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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
2
The city faces fires strikes and protests amid rising inflation. Citizens clash over perceived unequal deals as turmoil grows, echoing historical cycles while hopes rise for calmer times and fewer wars.
The recent Junior class play directed by Clar ence Sheldon received unanimous praise for a modern round theater style with entrances from the audience. Many Juniors were singled out for outstanding work though names are withheld. The production drew good attendance and marked a successful venture alongside science fair and other school activities.
Mr and Mrs Leo Dagle and their son Mike from Des Moines visited the Richard Raymie family over the weekend. Mrs Garnet Brain attended Sunday dinner with her daughters and family.
Community notes from Griffinsville and nearby N Bend recount Sunday School attendance, a Liberty magazine inspired talk on Authority by Josephine Moffitt, a birthday tea for Ethel Baldwin, and various social visits. Local farming activity includes oats sowing and field work. Arthur Shepard was hospitalized in Centerville.
Byron Illinois residents spent Saturday at the Glen McNair home with additional visits from Paul McNair Liscomb and Cora Coughenour Melbourne. Sunday callers included Lloyd McDanel at Russell Shep ards and Emil Long in the evening. Fort Madisons Mike Guinn and family visited the Del mont Moffitt home Friday and remained with the children while they traveled to Missouri on business. Sunday dinner guests were George Lain and Dean Lain near Millerton with Harold Huff visiting Gene Huff. Daphne Shepard received Thursday afternoon a call from Guy McDanel.
News from Salem reports numerous social visits and small events. Mrs. Lyle Cloyed hosted, families shared meals, and Legion Auxiliary activities occurred in Moravia. Hospitalization for Robert Jennings noted with well wishes. Couples traveled to Oskaloosa Cedar Rapids Albia and Bloomfield for visits and a farewell supper at Sconium Church.
Miss Hazel Hellyer spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Jake Firkins and Dick and Clark Hellyer. The Argo brothers hosted Amy John Clarence and Floyd Hiner. Mr and Mrs Delbert Calhoun were Sunday dinner guests at Merle Adams home.
News of Interest From ADELL by Mrs Howard notes Kathy Spring and Glen Townsend visiting Kathy's father Richard Townsend in Huntington Beach California. Several residents, including Dewey Houser and Minnie Moffatt, visit relatives in Centerville Eddyville Oskaloosa and nearby towns. Social calls continue with the Burkland and Lobbered households hosting guests and a Green Circle dinner honoring postal friends hosted by Iowegian members.
Franklin society notes list visits among families including the Ammons Adoms Morrow Derby Thompson and Argo households. Attendees attended a St Patrick dinner in Melrose toured Hy Vee Albia and a church reception for the Thompson family moving to Albia.
Mrs. Laten Atwell left St Joseph hospital for home, while Mr Atwell had x rays. Visitors included Ivan Atwell Carl Thompson Suzann and Wanda Thompson from Promise City, Frank Dixon from Sewal, Herbert Brinkley and Carolyn Merrill Atwell Joyce, and Florence Hamilton. Residents attended birthdays, school events, and church gatherings. plans included Des Moines trips and track meets.
Mr and Mrs Bill Moore attend the funeral of Carl Ham maker in Oskaloosa. Mrs Roy Argonae visits her mother at University hospital. DeWayne Moore attends a bridal shower for Donna Hixen baugh near Plano. Neil Penfield family visits Grey Penfield. Jean Curtis and Lisa Long of Davenport call on Harley Sulser. Julia Moore visits grandparents Elbert and wife. Charley Cross visits Gerald Vickrey in Russell. Laten Atwell stays with Davison and others in Davenport. Afternoon callers include Curtis family Donna Davis and Eleanor Jones. Wayne Tisue helps at Jim Herron home. Flossie and Isal Walker visit Mrs Tressie Whicker in Utah. DeWayne Moore and others attend Moravia track meet. Dean Curtis visits Fern Penfield. Truxton Dicks couple hosts.
Social gatherings fill the week with visits by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dicks and family and by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moore. Oat sewing helpers included Mr. and Mrs. Harley Sulser Mansel and Kristy Tarbell for Mrs. Dorothy Curtis. Centreville and Des Moines trips noted for Curtis and Dicks households.
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