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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
4
The Centerville Jaycees sponsor a Rubella Measles clinic for Appanoose county in April at Centerville Moravia and Moulton. They seek donations of about 1500 dollars toward a 3300 dollar project with 550 dollars expected from state aid. Vaccinations run about 50 cents donation per child, typically 38 cents if possible.
Mrs Frank Wilson presided at the Rebekah lodge meeting held Monday night. A silent memorial honored deceased member Mrs Mettie Roland. The next meeting on March 23 will be preceded by the annual egg roast for members and families at 6 30 PM, with social hour and refreshments at Mrs Mildred Bishops home. Mrs Harsh assisting hostess.
Moravia Saddle Club members and families met at Corner Cafe for a coop supper and meeting with 16 families present. They organized a trail ride for Sunday afternoon around the Dam weather permitting, following social time with cards and games.
Many people who received social security benefits in 1969 must file a 1969 earnings report with the Social Security Administration before April 15, 1970. Reports are required if earnings over 1680 or benefits received in any month. Those over age 72 in all months are exempt. This is separate from IRS income reporting. Possible penalties exist for failure to file.
Major Samuel A. Leffler received the Bronze Star Medal near Long Binh, Vietnam, for meritorious service with the 36th Signal Battalion. He entered active duty in 1962, previously stationed at Fort Monmouth, and earned the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with palm and 11 Air Medals. Leffler completed ROTC at Iowa State University in Ames, graduating with a B.S. in 1961. The award was presented January 4.
Carmel Chapter No. 126 OES welcomed Leo Maurer Worthy Grand Patron of Iowa at an inspection gathering in Unionville on March 16. Beverly Buchanan led a School of Instruction at noon, with guests from Moravia Bloomfield Centerville and others. A banquet and ritual opening followed with remarks on OES projects and a coin march for charity.
The Republican Women of Appanoose County sponsor a 4 bus trip on Wednesday March 25 to Des Moines. They will tour the 63rd General Assembly Session and visit a shopping center. Departs Centerville from Allens News Shoppe at 7 a.m. Capacity 33. larger bus if needed. Round trip $5. Names and fare due at Allens News Shoppe by March 21. Contact Mrs. Glen Johnson, Mrs. Grace Clark, or Mrs. Opal White for details.
Fred Brain 80 died March 1 at Wheatland Memorial hospital Wyoming after a long illness. Born October 16 1889 in Lucas Iowa he worked coal mines in Foster Iowa later homesteaded in Iowa Center flats Wyoming moving to Chugwater five years ago. Married Effie Van Dorin in 1916 she died 1923. remarried Vida Barnhill December 17 1941. He served in Masonic lodge Eastern Star Lions United Methodist Church deputy county assessor and on the school board. Survived by widow a brother Earl of Hedrick three sisters five step-children fourteen grandchildren two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Two siblings and a stepson preceded him. Funeral March 3 at Walled Methodist church Chugwater burial in Chugwater cemetery.
SCA will meet Monday March 23 at 7 30 in the school gym. The program will be presented by Mrs Tuttle and Mr Townsend. Co chairmen for the refreshment committee are Mr and Mrs Bill Moore and Mr and Mrs Bruce Martin.
Carl Evans of Centerville seeks re election to the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors in the June Republican primary. He is completing his first four year term on the board.
The So and Sew club hosted its annual egg roast at the Community building on Friday evening March 13 at 6 30 with 30 in attendance. Prizes went to Mark French and Dean McDanel. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roger Kelley and Sharon Riegel.
Mrs Sallie Parry of Los Angeles visited her son Dr Ray Avera and family for a few days. Mr and Mrs Carl Black returned after a month in California and the west. Mr and Mrs Jack Long traveled to Rochester Minnesota for hospital check ups. Clarence Sheldon is a surgery patient at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Henry Lurber released from Monroe hospital Albia and moved to a nursing home in Oskaloosa. Mrs Ben Jones had skin grafting at Ottumwa hospital for burns from an accident.
Regular monthly meeting held Friday evening March 6 at the home of Alice Woodward. President led the session. plans discussed for an egg roast at Moravia Community Building March 13. Also set for a cooking school in Centerville March 16 and 17. Ruth Wilson spoke on a car shredder device. Marilyn McDanel guessed the mystery box. Hats modeled by attendees with Lois Mason narrating. next meeting with Pearl Woodward titled Give Away Day.
Coen Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor J Strong and Larry Smith holds Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00 with NYPS at 7:00 and juniors, evangelistic sermon at 7:45 and Wednesday prayer at 7:30. Salem United Methodist with Pastor L G Deadrick and Guy Argo offers Church School at 10 a.m., Worship at 7:30 p.m., evening service and Bible study with prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Church schedules and activities for multiple United Methodist congregations detail worship services church school and youth groups. Leaders listed include Rev L B Deedrick Rev Thomas W Woodin and Robert Foster with notes on sermons topics and Buddhist studies for UMYF and instruction events at Grace and Salem churches.
Irene Fowler superintendent announces 9 30 a m Sunday School and Communion services. Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon with Clara Irelan.
Moravia Eastern Stars held their regular meeting with Mrs. Doris Wilson presiding. Guests from Albia Unionville Seymour Corydon attended the inspection at the Masonic Temple with initiation. A 29 guest dinner at Grace Methodist preceded the event.
The Appanogse county spring meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary was held Tuesday evening in Moravia. A 6:30 dinner was served at Grace Methodist church. After the program, the men met at the post home and the ladies at the church. Performed acts included piano solos by Jana Baldwin Mystic and Moravia School trio, piano selections by Lonna Bolin, a reading by Alice Horn, Irish medley by Mrs. Hinote, and a humorous reading by Diane Singley. County president Reno Faoro presided, 44 members attended. Officers elected: Moravia's Mrs Michael Koffman president, Mrs Wilbur Cornett vice president, Mrs Bette Van Dorin secretary-treasurer, Mrs Reno Favro chaplain. Adjourned after retiring colors.
Sara Hersey of Moravia дочь Rev and Mrs Thomas Hersey joins Dakota Wesleyan University Chamber Band of Mitchell South Dakota for a tour through South Dakota North Dakota Montana and Canadian provinces Saskatchewan Manitoba from April 2 to 7. Freshman Sara plays baritone under director Dr Paul Scheuerle head of music at Wesleyan.
David L. Shelquist son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Shelquist of Moravia graduated from Iowa State University at Ames with a degree in animal science. He was part of 517 graduates at the winter quarter close.
Merle Miller hosted the E T C club on Thursday afternoon. Members discussed cooking experiences from a first experiment and shared comments. Louemma Palmer won the door prize and, at two tables, Blanche Kincade and Palmer won prizes in Rook. Refreshments included salad nut bread sandwiches cheese whiz crackers and coffee.
Games were hosted by Brain as the Progressive club met on March 12. Two tables of bridge awarded prizes to Lucile Carter and Frances Ashby. Guests Mrs Ashby and Mary Lou Raymie attended. Refreshments featured green jello salad rite trackers and coffee finishing the evening.
Thank you to all who thought of us with thoughts prayers cards gifts and flowers while in the hospital. Walt Carolyn Youtker Vonda Jane and the child remember your kindness during this time.
Postmaster Don T Pettibone announced that mail delivery beyond four miles from the Moravia post office will begin Saturday under a new postal service. About 28 boxes have been prepared and two rural carriers Carl Tisue and John Hartington will handle the delivery.
Moravia Young Farmers and wives plan a social evening on Tuesday March 24. Depart Moravia High School at 6 30 PM for Maple Buffet in Knoxville arriving around 7 30 PM. After eating the group will bowl at Fair Lanes from 9 PM, with invites extended to all who attended Moravia school meetings this year.
Diane Kelley spent Friday night with her grandparents and Sunday dinner guests included the John Kelley household and extended relatives. Kenneth Hiatt entered the Veterans hospital in Des Moines. Vonda Jane Younker, infant, is in University hospital Iowa City for tests. Edward Felton was discharged from the Army after ten months in Korea.
Taylor Aid met with Alberta Spencer on Friday March 6 for a regular meeting. A cooperative dinner was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Boyer Gladys Harsh Mr. and Mrs. Jim Herron Mary Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Theo Miller Virginia Pettibone Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wilson and Richard Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ballanger Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sievers and Renee Mr. and Mrs. Guy Argo and Carl Hiatt. Vic Mihalovich joined in the afternoon. Meeting was called to order by chairman Lois Wilson. Last meeting minutes and roll call were read. Secretary reported Heart Fund contributions of 2.00. Card party and coop supper reports noted a good time. Secret pals gifts went to Mary Herron Alberta Spencer and Barbara Sievers. Next meeting set with Lois Wilson on April 3.
A revival is set at Udell Brethren church from March 16 to 22 at 7 30 pm led by Evangelist Rev Gene Hollinger pastor of the Brethren church of Cedar Falls Iowa A special youth night is planned for Saturday evening March 21 Everyone is welcome
Revival meetings run from March 2 to March 27 at Unionville United Methodist Church starting Sunday morning. Rev Boyd A Blumer of Clear Lake SD will lead. Services at 7 30 pm daily with a special trust Sunday morning and Teen-A-Ream at 6 30 pm for youth. Everyone is welcome.
Seven Moravia high school teachers asked for higher salaries beyond a $500 limit to align with the adopted schedule. The board, aiming to hold total operating costs to 6–8 percent increases, indicated difficulty raising the cap but may reconsider for degree teachers. Resignations of vocal music and band instructors were accepted. bus drivers received a raise and trip pay terms. Area XV will host a hot lunch cooks school in April with sessions at Centerville Moravia and Moulton.
Marie Van Dorin has accepted a Home Economics teaching position at Strawberry Point High School. She began duties March 12. A mid term graduate of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College at Kirksville, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin of Moravia.
Volunteers report receipts of 172 91 for the Heart Fund drive. Mrs Garnet Brain, chairwoman, thanks contributors for their generosity in this worthwhile community project.
The Moravia Garden club meets at 1 30 pm on March 25 at Margaret Callen's home. Members are urged to bring suggestions for projects in therapy. Assisting hosts are Genevieve Morgan and Villa Wheeler.
Mr and Mrs Larry Long of Le Claire announce the birth of a daughter Heather Lynn weighing four ounces at 1 lb or 1 March. They are the parental grandparents. Mr and Mrs Bill Long are also grandparents. Mr and Mrs Jerry Susnley announce a son David Lee born March 10 at Bloomfield hospital.
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