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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1976
Page
4
Centerville Jaycees distributed a survey to Moravia students this week about a county wide recreation center. Plans propose a large project at Indian Hills campus or near the Centerville fairgrounds with financing for construction or upkeep not yet announced.
Mr and Mrs Leo Dagle of Des Moines spent Mother's Day weekend with her mother Mrs Garnet Brain and other relatives. On Sunday the Dagles took her mother to dinner at the Carriage Light Inn at Atbla.
The district calendar lists events from May 15 to May 25 including the boys track meet at Colo, Baccalaureate at 8:00 p.m., Award Day at 2:30 p.m., Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m., Commencement at 8:00 p.m., 5th Grade Corydon trip, Swing Choir, End of year activities, and the last day dismissal at 2:60 p.m. followed by Teacher Work Shops on May 24 and 25.
Moravia officials announced a planned water rate hike of roughly a third, not solely tied to Rathbun Regional hookup. They cited higher costs than income, with a 25 percent rise last July and HUD funds expected to finance west-edge mains, plus extensive extensions toward the railroad tracks and center of town to possibly remove the old water tower.
Local social notes list visitors and extended family over Mother's Day and weekend gatherings. Names include Aubrey and Mear Walter of Centerville. daughters in Sycamore Illinois and Hinsdale Illinois. and many relatives visiting from Ottumwa Deg Maines Stuart Pocahontas Des Moines Donnellson Crystal Lake St Paul Minn.
Three year old Gary Michael Rogers, son of Mr and Mrs Gary Rogers of the Hilton area, suffered severe facial lacerations and head injuries when a dog attacked him at home on Saturday. He was treated at Albia hospital with many stitches. The Elkhound, kept tied, was loose at the time. it was shot and escaped but later found and killed, its head sent to Ames for rabies testing. The lad was taken home Monday and remains under intensive care as his family cares for him. Mr and Mrs Rogers own Angel's cafe in Moravia.
Moravia junior high teams dominate the Corydon meet, winning girls and team trophies. The girls tally shows Moravia in first with 92 points, Wayne second, Mormon Trail third, Melcher-Dallas fourth, Lamont sixth, and Seymour seventh. Individual winners include Susan Whitehead in long jump and 100 yard dash, Annette Avera in high jump and 60 yard dash, and Michele Koffman in shot put.
Mrs Eloise Gardner Denise Witt and Mrs Ardis Walter visited with Mrs Meari Waiter on Sunday afternoon, sharing conversation and hospitality.
Moravia High School presents its final concert of the 75 76 year by the Swing Choir Requiem on Thursday May 20 in the high school auditorium at 8 00 p m Admission is 1 The group includes several graduating seniors and will perform new music along with selections from past shows The program features Cherish After the Gold Rush and a Beatles medley arranged by Mr Tapper Circle May 20 to attend this year end event
The Babe Ruth team will play ten home and five away games this summer. Moravia White Sox, in Albia league with Albia Lo villa and Blakesburg, are managed by Tom Brownlee Jeff McDanel and Jess Uhtenhake. Read on for June and July dates including Moravia hosting Royals Indians Tigers and Yankees at various venues plus a visit by Twins at Blakesburg and Levitia.
Moravia high school will graduate 29 seniors this year the smallest class since 1957 when 25 graduated. Commencement is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday May 18 at the high school with Dr George E LaMore Iowa Wesleyan College delivering the address under the title Like ye Know Unspeakable Rev L B Deedrick will give the invocation and closing prayer Music by Suzanne Moore Paul Tapper Richard Roos and others will accompany the program Alyn Teater principal will present awards and the diplomas will be given by Venetah Tubaugh president of the board of education.
Myrth Hudgens of Des Moines died Sunday at Mercy Hospital. Born November 25, 1898, to Samuel and Dora Hand Hudgens, she moved from Moravia to Des Moines in 1935 and worked as a State House secretary. She belonged to Grace United Methodist Church of Moravia and the De Nova Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Des Moines. Survived by two sisters, Grace Alice of Albia and Icel Broshar of Moravia, and one brother, Harold Hudgens of Moravia, plus nieces, nephews, and many friends. Services held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home, with Revs. Bob and Jo Hoover officiating. Burial in Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens Mrs Grace Ahee Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar express sincere thanks for cards flowers calls food and memorial gifts given after the death of their sister Myrtle Hudgens.
Graveside services for James B. Ted Wakefield 68 a former local resident were held May 12 1976 at Fairview cemetery south of Unionville Ta. He died December 24 1975 Cremation and services were in Redwood California where he lived 44 years and worked as senior inspector with the Department of Weights and Measures He retired in 1972 Surviving are his widow Faye a son James Wakefield Sgt with the San Mateo county sheriff s office and a brother Forrest Wakefield of Council Bluffs Ia
Moravia 76ers beat Seymour 9 to 4 Sunday evening as Todd Harp earned his second win with four strikeouts. Woodward led Moravia with a single a double and a triple while Jeff McDanel cleared the bases with a first inning triple. VanZante added two RBIs and McCoy contributed a double and a single. Seymour pitcher Peterson surrendered five runs in the first. Kirkland finished the game for Seymour.
Mrs. Alberta Benz presided at the Moravia Rebekah Lodge regular meeting. Reports from committees were given. The mini for Boaster Club zapper was discussed. Lovilia convention and Bloomfield convention invitations were read. The June district convention was discussed with plans to assist in making badges.
Brownie Troop 27 met May 11 with ten girls and two leaders present. Tuli Stufflebeam served as a sister? leader. The group discussed Day Camp and a final meeting near Tuesday. The rest of the meeting included some dull activities and Lisa Mihalovich bringing treats for refreshments.
The Moravia Mohawk yearbook for 76 is larger with 140 pages and a gold stamped black cover. It includes many candid student photos, seniors and a complete alumni list. Extra copies are limited and can be obtained via the Moravia High School office.
Moravia Booster Club will hold its regular meeting tonight at the Moravia community building with dinner at 6 30 p m County candidates are expected as guests.
Mr and Mrs Jay Taylor of Siggurney welcomed a son named Cory Brandos born May 7 at Munhaska Hospital in Oskaloosa weighing 9 pounds 0 ounces. He has four brothers, including Ryan. Maternal grandmother is Mrs Lela Judge and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Buell Taylor of Moravia.
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