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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
4
Moravia residents face water outages and school dismissals as Thorp Well Co staff pull and inspect the Moravia pump. A loaner pump is expected to restore flow tonight, with invoices totaling 2,676.40 including labor, wiring, and a loaner fee.
The last SCA meeting of the 1970 71 school year was held May 10 in the high school gym. Buzz groups discussed improving SCA and each group chose a representative to report back. New officers for 1971 72 were elected: president Rev Paul Lobb, vice president Mrs Billy Wilson, secretary Mrs Walt Younker, treasurer Mrs Jay Wilson, members at large Mr Clarence Sheldon Mrs Ronald Tisue Mr Joe Murphy.
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors Poppy Day yearly to honor sacrifices of armed forces personnel. Proceeds fund rehabilitation and child welfare work for disabled veterans. Basil Cowell Unit will distribute memorial puppies this weekend and next week made by veterans at Rayville and Marshalltown hospitals. Wear a puppy to honor America's war dead and living.
Fragments show Dr and Mrs Litgren as parents of a nun and a May 17 reference. Details are garbled, names and places unclear, with possible mentions of a hospital and individuals Alas Liidichagst.
Wedding vows will be spoken July 9 by Merta Prater daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Prater Moravia and Ernest Schmell son of Mr and Mrs Lee Schmell Numa Miss Prater attends Indian Hilly Community College Centerville Her fiancé a graduate of Indian Hits Community College now attends Midwestern School of Evangelism Ottumwa
Relatives traveling long distances attended the funeral of Francis Buck Kin tede. Attendees included Kennett Beil and family of Springfield Missouri. Dugan families of Grayette Arkansas and Os ewatanie Kutis. Lang and Reiland families of Clinton. Ray Kilcedly and Max Carriger of Springs.
Jess Gladfelder entered St. Joseph hospital in Centerville after a fall causing a broken pelvic bone. He will be confined to bed for several days. Room 204.
Thunderstorms hit Moravia Tuesday around 5 p.m. dumping two and a half inches of rain. The downpour caused street flooding and field washing while hail damaged a Rathbun dam area trailer and outbuildings. Moravia saw heavier rainfall than surrounding locales with hail in several spots. Blakesburg reported baseball sized hail and Mystic noted heavy hail as well.
The Centerville Chamber of Commerce conducts a four county labor survey in Appanoose Wayne Putnam and Schuyler to gauge interest in factory work. Cards are available at local stores or by mail and must be completed by Wednesday May 26. High school seniors are invited to participate to show available labor.
The Legion Auxiliary met at the post home with 15 members. Winners in the essay contest “What I can do for my Country” were Rebecca Main first Peggy McBride second and Curtis Mericle third. May baskets were made for older members and shut-ins. wreaths will be fixed May 25 at 1 30 at the Legion Hall. Poppy Day is May 2. Fifth district spring conference set for May 22 at the Memorial Building Sigourney. Delegates Mrs Mosley Mrs Koffman Irene Fowler alternates Fern Hudgens Bertha Broshar. Betty Crocker coupons to Mrs Mosley or Mrs Oehler. Initiation of Mrs Deloris McKinley conducted by Margaret Brooks and committee. Wanda Murdy read essay “What I can do for my County.” Refreshments served by Gertrude Johnson Jelia Spencer Lula Hiatt and Wilma Whicker.
A thank you note expresses gratitude for cards flowers food and visits after the death of Buck Kincade. Special appreciation goes to WSCS Ladies and the American Legion Aunt Ladies for the luncheon and support during the difficult time.
Salem and Grace will share one pastor starting June 20. Grace will host an 8:30 a.m. service and a 9:30 a.m. church school with Salem offering a 4:30 p.m. worship. Summer services start May 30 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at respective churches with no services in out points.
The Moravia Grace church announces sermons by Rev. Thomas W. Woodin on Making Good Use of God. Junior choir after school Saturday at 9 45 a.m. Special Iowa Annual Conference session at First United Methodist Des Moines. Sunday Senior High UMYF 6 p.m. pizza party for graduating seniors. Wednesday ministers study Centerville Lutheran 1 30 p.m. Jr High UMYF at Grace 7 30 p.m. Rebecca Circle WSCS at Marilyn Easter home. May 27 WSCS to Iconium at 1 30 p.m.
Wesley Chapel Virgil Dooley lays out a schedule for Saturday 9 45 am a special session and Sunday 4 pm a congregational meeting to decide by ballot whether to remain open all members urged to attend and vote 6 pm senior high UMYF pizza party at Grace honoring graduating seniors May 27 at 1 30 pm WSCS invited to Iconiuro
Robert Foster named lay leader at Fairview Church. Saturday at 9 45 a.m. there is a special session of the Iowa Annual Conference. Sunday at 6:00 p.m. the Senior High UMYF hosts a pizza party to honor graduating seniors.
The Salem United Methodist Church led by Pastor J B Deedrick lists church school at 10 am and 11 am, worship at 7 30 pm with a singspiration, midweek Bible study and prayer on Wednesday May 26, and a daily Vacation Bible School from June 1 to 11. Volunteers are needed and Imogene Tisue should be contacted promptly.
Worship service at 9 40 am and 10 30 am church school. Singspiration at Salem church in the evening. Church of Nazarene notes Sunday School and worship hours with Wednesday prayer meeting under Pastor E J Strong and Larry Smith.
Fragmented notice describes a sing spurt at an unnamed church, praising a large event in the evening and mentioning a weight lifting with a title and unidentified participants. The readable text is garbled and uncertain about exact names or places.
Mrs. D. E. Bishop sold her east town home to Colin and Col in Cridlebaugh and family. Her north town rental went to Guy and Mrs. Vincent after 17 years there this August. She also sold farm acreage by the high school to Cleo Regan, who has farmed it for years. Bill Bishop and family from Indianapolis assisted, then took her to Des Moines to fly to Glendale, California, to reside.
Mr and Mrs DeWayne Stanley of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Connie to Jerold W Gillaspie son of Mr and Mrs Jerold H Gillaspie of Albia R R 1 The couple are Moore Plastics employee Connie a 1970 MHS graduate and Jerold a 1971 Albia High School graduate both employed locally A fall wedding is planned
Moravia Garden Club meets for a May breakfast at Judy Ballanger’s home on May 26. It is guest day and members are urged to bring guests. Marion Woodward will show slides on Yucatan.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter stayed Tuesday through Saturday at daughter Mrs Rich ard Goughnour s home in Mediapolis while the Goughnours traveled on the east coast. Irene Fowler and Birdie Majin visited Marshalltown Tuesday and called on hospital patient Lloyd Beaty.
Eddie Massman thanks friends and classmates for visits cards and gifts while a patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
The 1971 Moravia high school awards program was held Monday afternoon in the high school gym. Business department honors went to Linda Sheldon Paula Uhlen hake Judy Fosenburg Roxan Underwood and others in various shorthand typing office practice and librarian categories. National Honor Society members were listed and scholarships awarded including 1060 NHS scholarship to Dallas McDanel. Ribbons and athletic event medals were awarded to multiple students, with special honors to Bruce McDonough memorial and Reader's Digest award to valedictorian Dallas McDanel.
A short service of Scripture and prayer was held Tuesday May 18 1971 at 10 36 a.m. in the Turner Funeral Home for the stillborn son of Melvin and Dorothy Wilcox Dell Rr Moravia. Born May 17 1971 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville burial in Moravia Cemetery. Rev L B Deedrick officiated.
Winners of the correct posture poster contest were announced with BW. Fos Meyer of Abia and other entrants recognized for their entries.
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