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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
Roy Ramblin notes a highly praised annual Moravia music banquet where vocal and instrumental students delivered skilled performances. The event highlighted strong instruction and a rising standard amid evolving musical trends.
The harmony of vocal students without piano accompaniment drew praise as the concert band received a standing ovation after announcements. Local music progress appears strong with elementary students advancing ahead of schedule. The community hopes the band will impress judges at the state contest in Eddyville this Saturday.
The article notes perfect conditions for worm hunting this year and an abundance of night crawler sale signs, signaling strong expectations for the upcoming spring fishing season. Local merchants report steady demand as anglers prepare for opening days.
Sympathy extends to the bereaved of Mrs. Alda McCord who resided in the community for years. Nearly everyone attended her funeral in Iconium Saturday afternoon. Various local residents and families were noted visiting and attending events in Moravia Ottumwa Centerville Des Moines and Fort Madison. social visits and church activities were mentioned throughout the weekend.
Attendance at Sunday school was 16. Mr and Mrs Arthur Burton visited Russell Shepards. Mrs Maxine Rinehart Cindy visited LaVern Kohl in Cedar Rapids. Opal Lemley and Dollie Huff attended Club at Bessie Hixenbaughs. Russell Shepard visited Homer Weldon near Harvey. Nevelle Shepard returned from hospital and is improving. Callers included Dean Shepard and family Larry Talbot Merrill and Russell Shepard at a card party at Jim Walkers. Bernard Pister and Greg were dinner guests Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Artie Barrel and others visited, hosted, and dropped by in a busy circle of Centerville area households. Many neighbors attended dinners, church events, and a birthday open house while trips to Des Moines and New Jersey were noted among extended family connections.
The Appa nose County Zoning Commission will hold a hearing at 7 30 p m in the Appancose County Assessors office on Friday May 19 1972 to consider a proposed change from Agricultural District to Residential District for the following property.
Public ay line descriptions detail parcels near a public highway and land conveyed to Harry Johansson and C. Samuels. The text references a court decree, deeds recorded in book 105, and the start point at the public highway line near the NW corner of the Ng SW NE 10-7019 area. A. R. Fenton chairs the county farming commission.
A public hearing by the Appanoose County Zoning Commission will be held at 7 30 p m in the county assessor's office on Friday May 19 1972. The session will consider amending Article XV Paragraph B Section 2 to require at least 15 days notice by newspaper publication before the time and place of the hearing.
Franklin area residents share weekend visits and gatherings at various homes including Rex Haver, Kendal Place Albia hosted George Shehan 50th anniversary, and condolences extended to Edward Mee family over the death of his mother.
News items from Vosburg report Paul and Dicks at a Corydon track meet Tuesday evening Doris Christy and Glennie Dicks at Clover Leaf club at Sharon Penfield's home Sibyl Whitehead stayed with Larry Whitehead in Chariton Glennie Dicks had surgery at Centerville hospital Wednesday night and returned home Sunday Ernestine Argo and Gerry Apans accompanied Theresa Brown to Des Moines Wayne Christy Elaine and Joyce attended a Debbie Bates bridal shower in Avery Friday Tracy and Stacy Rinehart visited grandparents Ray and Janet Rinehart Saturday families Brown Sheldon Whitehead and others attended the funeral for Alda McCord Saturday afternoon in Hosium. Deepest sympathy is extended.
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