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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1975
Page
2
It's May and spring conditions may be arriving with sun and 80s forecast. The scene around the lake shows bright green grass and budding trees as people enjoy outdoor life. Weekend traffic from the north challenged by road closings yet boats campers and fishermen still crowded the shoreline.
The report notes heavy walleye fishing near Bridgeport while paving crews advance on west edge of town. Locals discuss Vietnam woes and US limits, urging humanitarian aid without unlimited absorption. Road work includes two new lanes and connecting strips. Traveling Moravia complicates for strangers as detours multiply. optimism remains for better days ahead.
Unionville notes list local visits and social events. Dale Riegel returns home after hospital treatment. Arizona trip for Joe and Mrs Van Antwerp. Clifford and Rex Burgers visit Colfax and Newton Inn. Wayne Paris of Wichita visits Burger family. Opal Lyons recovering after heart attack. Corn planting planned. May 3 Goodman Field Trial meeting set in Unionville. Various small gatherings shared among area residents.
Mary Weilbrenner visited daughter in Grinnell while Rex Foster and Overture of Ottumwa joined at the Burkland home Monday evening. Community members attended a Moulton music festival Tuesday. Udell post office work progresses. Vernon Weisbrenner and Lem Jarvis visited Mark, Indiana, Sunday. Hilda Felton recovers at home after hospitalization. Udell Brethren Church Bible Study led by Mrs Ferne Van Antwerp. Ruth Manning in Ottumwa Monday. Joey Fenton spent an afternoon with Anna Burkland. Rona Lindley visited with Jewel Burkland Sunday.
Miss Hazel Hellyer and family attend Legion Auxiliary events in Moravia. Local residents visit relatives in Mt. Pleasant and Knoxville. The Hellyers host and attend gatherings with friends in Centerville Hedrick and Oskaloosa, with several small social calls and shared meals reported throughout the week.
Mrs Ernest Hiatt reports visits among locals and friends. Ernest West and Judy Ballanger plans noted with multiple social calls. Loisan Wilson and Mardeena White travel to Kirksville to see Janice Wake at college. The Jay Wilson home hosts Elzy Johnson and other visitors.
LeRoy Wilson Genevie Kalvig and Bessie Donovan among names listed for weekend calls. Elizabeth Anderson and Edna Downard were called Friday evening. Doris Wilson went to Hedrick with the U M W. Dallas Faber couple met with Genevie Kalvig and Bessie Donovan Sunday. Salem Church Singspiration attendance noted. Genevie Kalvig and Bessie Donovan visited Kenneth Free's home Monday and called on Junior Donovan. Gatherings included Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and others. Callers at Elizabeth Anderson home included Shirley Nancy Jamie Miller Edna Downard Marcia Wilson Jan McVey and Ernest Hiatt. Mike McDanel and Christopher of Camanche arrived Monday to visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt.
The Union Farmerettes met April 9 at Hinote’s with nine members two leaders and three visitors. Reports were given on secretary and treasurer. Old business covered School of Hope coupons. New business named Karlena Paris and Malinda Paris as delegates to 4-H Junior Camp with Melinda Hull and Robin Robertson as alternates. May 14 meeting set at Robin Robertson’s home and May 3 cleanup planned on the Unionville Moravia highway. Presentations included Foods to Consider When Giving a Party, Proper Manners, and Comparing Breakfast by Danita Hoffman. Sherri and mother served brownies and kool aid. reporter Danita Hoffman.
The snippet urges residents to phone or send notices to the Moravia Union about community activities. It emphasizes keeping the public informed about a busy and progressive town and invites participation from OPE readers and others.
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