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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Harold Burton observed their 30th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. He visited the University hospital in Jews City where she remains a patient and is improving. Nurses at the hospital presented a decorated anniversary cake and decorated the room for the occasion.
Mr and Mrs Ardis Main of San Diego California arrived Monday evening at the Elec Main home before visiting his brother Richard Mains in New York They left Wednesday morning for New York City traveling to join the family in the east
Mrs Wayne Fisher of Blakesburg Route the former Margaret Condra daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra received third degree burns on her arms neck chest leg and thigh Thursday evening at her home She had been burning trash and threw some gasoline on the fire which exploded and burned her She was taken to Ottumwa hospital where she remains a patient Room 221
Tuesday evening visitors at the Elec Main home to visit with the Ardis Mains were Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Tarbell and daughters of Grimes, Billy Main and family and Marion Main and family.
Iowa Telephone District Manager Jim Moehnke reports the survey on local extended toll-free area is running very favorable as of Wednesday morning. Counts show 189 yes and 36 no from Moravia to Unionville Cincinnati Mystic Plano and Promise City, with 89 yes and 22 no from Unionville and Fiana to Moravia. Final date is May 29 and patrons are asked to return their cards. Rate change noted: those paying $5 per month face a 25 cent increase to $5.25.
Dan Todden of Centerville received the Eagle Scout award in Osceola on Sunday afternoon. Moravia troop members and parents attended the Eagle Court of Honor at the Osceola Christian Church with Melvin Goeldner presenting and Robert Taha of Des Moines delivering the address. Todden is the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Todden.
The Ladies Aid will serve dinner on Wednesday May 15 at Salem United Methodist Church. Menu items include fried chicken mashed potatoes and gravy baked beans cole slaw white cake with topping rolls jelly and coffee.
Miss Tressa Pace and James Robinson wed at The First Brethren Church in Bell on May 4 1968. The ceremony featured gladioli and mint green decor, organ music, and a white orchid bouquet. Attendants included maid of honor Linda Bronson and best man Donald Burton, with a reception in the church dining room and guests from Iowa and Illinois.
Ernest M. Brees of Albia has earned a United States Air Force Academy appointment from the Fourth Congressional District. He will graduate May 18 from Albia Community High School with a 3.200 GPA, after ranking 11th in a class of 159. He played football, basketball, and track, sang in vocal music, served on student council, and is active in youth fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cochell of Ottumwa announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Ann Cochell to Gary Letchford of Moravia. The wedding is set for August 17. Patricia is a student at Ottumwa Heights and a great niece of Carl and Mrs Burkland. Gary Letchford is Moravia Community School’s band teacher.
The annual high school Band banquet on May 2 drew about 300 guests in blue and white decor. Awards recognized seniors Linda Beal Pat Judge Nancy Leffier Mary Joyce Mullins Marsha Stewart. senior letters went to Joyce McDonough Pat Judge Patty Rogers Marsha Stewart Napey Leffler and Shirley Heimick. ensemble and four year letters earned by several students.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Glick of Ontario California arrived last Monday for an extended visit with relatives in Moravia including her father Mrs Gabe Johnson who is in the McCord Manor at Albia and many other relatives.
Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Fred Shepard celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The wedding date was May 6. Attending were numerous family members including Russell Shepard Lowell Shepard Merrill Shepard Stewart Stanley Shepard and families Dean Shepard Pat Taylor Larry Talbot Wendell Shepard Barbara Boswell and others. Cake coffee cookies and koolaid were served by Daphne Nevelle and Delores Shepard. Saturday evening Mrs Steve Shepard Helen O Connor and Scott attended.
Moravia town council at Thursday night meeting moved water bill collection from monthly to quarterly. Meter readings will occur June 27–28 with bills issued about July 1 and due by the 15th to avoid penalties. Minimum remains four dollars per 4000 gallons, now billed quarterly on July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1 while larger-volume rates are under review.
Past Matrons club gathered at Mrs Raymond Charity's home with Mrs Paul Dicks assisting. Fourteen members attended as they socialized and enjoyed sherbet cake coffee and candies during the regular meeting.
A May Fellowship will be held at 1 50 p m on May 15 at Grace United Methodist Church in Moravia Mrs Myrtle Felkner will be guest speaker All ladies of the community are invited.
Regular meeting of the Moravia Eastern Stars at the Mason Temple Tuesday evening May 14 at 8 00 PM. Guest officers will initiate. Twenty year members will be honored. Members urged to bring cookies. Genevieve Morgan WM Maxine Main Secretary
Judith Ann Stufflebeam named Valedictorian as Moravia High schedules senior events. Prom May 11 at Lake of the Ozarks trip May 16 17 18 Kirkwood Lodge. Baccalaureate May 19, Commencement May 21 with Dr. Walter H. Ryle speaker. National Honor Society members include Janet Rhee Judith Stufflebeam and others.
Janet Ahee of Unionville is Moravia high school's salutatorian for the class of 1968. Her seven semester average is 94.5 and she has four years of basketball FHA Student Council softball and track among other activities.
Slim Arnold born September 14 1882 in Appanoose County dies May 7 at Veterans Hospital Des Moines after weeks of treatment. Survived by brother Bert Arnold Centerville three sisters Fern DeWinter Ivie Broshar Rock Island IL Harriet Hunt Rockford IL and many relatives. Funeral Thursday at Turner Funeral Home at 2 00 pm with Rev L B Deedrick officiating burial Hillcrest Cemetery.
On Friday afternoon May 10 at 1 PM children from Kindergarten through sixth grade will present a spring musical in the grade school gym. Songs come from their class music books and the public is invited with free admission.
Me and Mrs Andrew Sanchez announce the birth of a daughter in Las Vegas. Michelle Lorie weighed seven pounds and ? ounces at birth. Grandparents are Mrs Guy Argu and others.
Virgil Zell Pence aged 58 of Knoxville died from a sudden heart attack while at work at the Veterans hospital in Knoxville Friday morning. Born December 1, 1809 he was a World War II veteran of the 6th Armor Division. He married Alta Claver of Albia and had worked at the hospital for twenty years. Survivors include his wife Alta a brother Orman of Nevada two sisters Leila Spencer of Moravia and Vera Burnett of Newton and another brother Carl Pence of Monmouth. Funeral services were held Monday at the Christian church in Knoxville.
Moravia defeated Corydon in a Friday track meet with Moravia scoring 9,732 points. Winners included Chuck Moore in high hurdles, Ronnie Self in 100 yd dash, Argo and McDanel in relays, Woodward in 220 and long jump, Crabtree in mile, and Ward in shot put among others.
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