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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1977
Page
4
Moravia woke to a heavy white blanket as five inches of wet snow fell Monday after a sunny Sunday. Farmers welcomed the moisture, noting it absorbed into the ground like rain, following a earlier couple inches from Saturday. The scene near the Carl Black residence showcased a vivid evergreen amid the wintery spring tableau.
Darlene Orr and Lawrence Daniels united in marriage March 12 at Zion American Lutheran Church Wyoming La. Ceremony officiated by Rev James Mattson. Bride wore floor length gown with Venise lace. groom in navy tuxedos. Attendants, guests, reception, and post wedding plans noted.
Airman Michael D. Godby son of Mr and Mrs David W Godby of Moravia has been stationed at Lowry AFB Colorado after completing six weeks of basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He will receive specialized training in the supply field The 1975 Moravia High School graduate attended the University of Northern Town Cedar Falls Iowa His wife Rebecca daughter of Mr and Mrs David L Hors of Kei Moravia accompanies him
Moravia high school music department presents Fiddler on the Roof with Randy White and Sallie Avera in lead roles directed by David Ward. Cast includes Devana Tubaugh Tina Fosenburg and 30 more, with set, costumes, lighting, and publicity teams. performances at 7:30 Friday and Saturday next week.
Moravia will employ a circuit rider to assist with town administration and relations with state and federal agencies. Gene McClure of Centerville, hired for nine area towns including Moravia, will be paid 9000 dollars annually from federal funds the first year, with traveling expenses 25 dollars per month from each town. The arrangement, planned by Area XY Regional Planning Commission, was finalized at a Promise City meeting. office will be in Mystic.
The Wesley Chapel ladies hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Lawrence Daniels on March 18 at Grace Methodist Church. Thirty two families attended the reception and shower with Mr and Mrs Daniels of Hiawatha Iowa visiting Friday and Saturday with Kenneth Daniels.
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A petition drive in Moravia opposes linking to Rathbun Rural Water System. Circulators warn abandoning the town’s own system and selling the water tower could raise costs, suggesting self-reliance would avoid the increase.
The SCA will meet Monday night at the high school at 7 30 pm. The program features excerpts from the school musical Fiddler on the Roof and high school speech students will present some numbers.
Moravia United Methodist Women met at Salem Church on Wednesday March 15 at 1 30 pm with twenty five members present. The program centered on Easter with devotions by Gail Tuttle, scripture from St John, and songs highlighting renewal, faith, hope, peace and love. Nina Faber, Grace Whitehead and Imogene Tisue presented the Easter program, and plans were announced to visit the Centerville Care Center on March 30.
A patient expresses heartfelt gratitude for flowers gifts cards visits prayers and hospital care from Ottumwa Hospital staff doctors and nurses. Special thanks go to Rev L B Deedrick Rev Bob Hoover Rev Jo Hoover Rev James Ogden and their spouses along with the Ban tum Moravia UMW Moravia Garden Club relatives neighbors and friends for kindness during and after the hospital stay.
Thank you note expressing gratitude to friends neighbors relatives and especially the children Lole and Virgie Cloped for help making a South anniversary very happy.
Architects presented sketches for Moravia Community Housing to fit eight units on the site, six one bedroom and two two bedroom, due to street right of way. FHA limits require space and privacy. Public comment urged as plans move toward approval. memberships and funds sought for Moravia Housing Corp. with 71 already bought.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Imdieke of Wadena Minnesota announce the engagement of their daughter Paulette Marie to Ted McDonough of St Paul Minnesota. Paulette is a graduate of St Gabriels School of Nursing and works as an RN at St Josephs Hospital in St Paul. Ted is a Hawkeye Tech graduate and chief photographer for Webb Publishing Co in St Paul. An April 23 wedding is planned in Wadena.
The calendar lists events for the school period including a teacher conference on Friday March 25, a Student Council meeting March 28 at 7 30 PM, an FFA trip to Ottumwa with a 12 30 departure on March 30, a musical on April 1 at 7 30, Hawkeye Science Fair, another musical on April 2 at 7 36, and a Fun Night on Monday April 4 at 7 00 PM.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for flowers food cards calls and hospital care for Jessie Miller. Special thanks to Centerville Care Center St Joseph Hospital second floor nurses Dr Jewett and Dr Gustafson and funeral home contacts Mr and Mrs Everett Webbe and son Steve Elizabeth Anderson Bob Anderson and Mr and Mrs Dale Downard.
Mr and Mrs Derrik McDanel of Cedar Rapids welcome a son born March 18 1977 weighing six pounds and Aine ounces with sister Lisa. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bad McDanel. In Davenport Mr Willur Kell Hake and Mrs Kell Hake welcome a son born March 3 named William Neil weighing pounds and gwd wutices. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Yied Haha and Mr and Mrs Wire Baw of Maquuketa.
The March immunization clinic will be held at the Appanoose County Nurse's Office on the first floor of the courthouse Monday March 28 from 10 30 am to 4 00 pm. Those with financial ability are requested to make donation for the service. In face of the recent outbreak of measles throughout the state make immunization important for youngsters.
Indian Hills Community College recognizes students named to the honor list for the second quarter. Included are Rick Boyer of Unionville at the Centerville campus and Nyle Cox of Moravia for his machine operator course.
Local families including Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and their sons Chris and Randy hosted Sunday dinner with relatives. Marjorie Hough Birdie Main and Margueritte Beatty traveled from Marshalltown to Osceola to visit Myrtle Free and Celeste Norman, then stayed with Sam Beaty in Creston.
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