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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
1
Rays Rambling notes recount Thursday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs James Wilson for Moravia volunteer fire department members and wives at Grace Methodist church. Ironically, Monday the same firefighters saved the Wilsons farm home and belongings.
Moravia volunteers dedicate two monthly meetings to maintain fire equipment and rush to emergencies when the siren sounds. The county seat debate on a county-wide ambulance plan drawn opposition from the Moravia Booster Club, which says Moravia does not need taxation for a service that would bypass local doctors and the Monroe County Hospital. Local residents praise the volunteer firemen and affirm the community remains fortunate with current healthcare arrangements.
A Moravia community discussion stressed the value of a resident doctor for the small town and urged cooperation with existing ambulance and medical services. The Rev Parmer and family asked if Moravia had a resident physician before planning to serve local Methodist churches. Unionville Baptist hosts picnic to honor Sunday School contest winners at the recreation area with engraved plaque and cash toward Clear Lake camp fees.
The Tay lorettes 4-H club met at Michele Brown's home at 7:00 p.m. on May 17. Janice Stocker read the minutes and led roll call with progress reports on clothing projects. Marsha Wilson demonstrated sewing facings and sleeve rolls, then adjournment and refreshments followed, reporter Paula Burkland.
The Franklin Farmers 4-H club met May 21 at Jeffrey Perry's home. Members named a chemical used around farms, planned Memorial Day cemetery cleaning at Salem Cemetery on May 24 at 6:00 PM, heard reports by Mark Ammons and Jim Hershberger, and adjourned with refreshments. The next meeting is June 18 at Jim Hershberger's home.
The Union Farmerettes 4-H club met at Bolin's with Beth Wilson leading roll call. Secretary and treasurer reports were presented. Barbara Kelley and Danita Hoffman were chosen for Junior Summer camp. Next meeting at Unionville Methodist church with an all day juniors workshop and senior shopping trip to Centerville. A county achievement show is planned for July 10 at the church. The 4-H pledge was recited and the meeting adjourned after demonstrations on pattern measurements.
Mrs. Howard Burkland notes Bible study with Alice Simms on Tuesday morning. Ruby Hedgecock and Nancy Morris visit Audry Kelley. Marguerite comes home from the hospital. Laura Hayworth ill at Golden Age visits ongoing. Minnie Moffett praised for good health after returning to form. Alice Simms spent the weekend in West Des Moines with family. Robert Starr returned home after a short stay at Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital for a check-up.
Mrs Ernest Hiatt notes visits and calls among residents including Golda Hiatt Judy Bal linger Doris Boblenz and Eva Tucker. Events include Wesley UMW meeting and a baby shower with several attendees and distant funeral travel to Colorado for Mrs Mikels sister.
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved families of Jim Argo and Walter Scott. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Merle Prater and Mrs. Lloyd Brown, were in Centerville Tuesday evening. Hazel Hellyer and Mrs. Edward Haver attended a Moravian S C A event in Moravian Monday evening. Dick Cloyed of Des Moines helped his father Lyle with farm work last week. Attendees at Jim Argo's funeral from the vicinity included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Whitehead, Mrs. Sybil Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Overturf, Hazel and Dick Hellyer, Clarence, John and Amy Hiner. Eckert Argo of Phoenix, Arizona, visited with his uncles Eugene from Wednesday to Friday morning.
Denny Argo and his aunt Mrs Jake Firkins arrived for Jim Argo's funeral. Eckert Argo spent Thursday evening with Dick and Hazel Hellyer. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller and Kristen of Topeka Kansas visited Clarence Whitehead home from Wednesday to Sunday. Mrs John Wadle Kevin and Kathy of Knoxville visited Dick and Hazel Hellyer Sunday afternoon along with Mr and Mrs Pearl Runnells and Wade Johnson of Ottumwa and Elmer Murphy at Amy Hiner home. Mrs Merle Prater Phil and Mrs Lloyd Brown were in Ottumwa Tuesday morning. Howard Funkhouser of Mitchell South Dakota called on the Hiner brothers Thursday. Mrs Hart Boyer spent Thursday evening with Mrs Lloyd Brown while the men attended REEC board meeting.
Mrs. Clarence Whitehead served as organist for Walter Scott on a Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Sybil Argo spent days with Mr and Mrs Truxton. visits occurred with Mr and Mrs Jake Firkins and Mrs Faye Scott. Des Moines visitor Bobby Whitehead stayed at home from Thursday to Sunday. Clarence Whitehead and Mark Aven with families attended Moravia services and Lake of the Ozarks trip with Moravia seniors from Thursday to Sunday.
Itemized kitchen equipment includes one large steam table with four stainless steel pans and two shallow trays, a Welbilt gas range in good condition, a Hackenberg four burner grill, a Hotpoint fryer with two baskets, two International refrigerators, one Gibson refrigerator, one commercial toaster, two GE refrigerators, plus pots pans and dishes described as too numerous to mention.
A legacy station sale lists equipment including a bread rack with two shelves four engine heaters thermostats spark plugs a bulb cabinet and lighting gear. Also items such as jacks gas and kerosene tanks multiple air conditioners and a Coca Cola vending machine plus tires oil and tools packed as a mixed inventory.
List of used kitchen and bar equipment including ice cream cabinet refrigerated fountain, Cory coffee maker, Cory pots, Norris milk dispenser, Coca Cola case, 8 chest freezers, pie case, tables and chairs, 18 foot bar with stools, chrome racks, napkin holders, sugar shakers, salt and pepper, Hamilton Beach malt mixers, cups, clocks, sign boards, Seeburg jukebox with 100 records, candy bars cigarettes cigars and supplies, and working items aged about one year.
A 1964 Chevrolet pickup with a rebuilt motor is for sale first. The vehicle features a 45 ton capacity, four speed transmission, six cylinder engine, and an Ozark topper with an electric hydraulic snow blade.
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