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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1970
Page
5
George Firkins presented a diploma to his daughter Lou Ellen Moravia honors pupil and third in her class. She has been active in music and athletics and spent significant time editing the high school annual this year.
Moravia Rainbow Girls plan an open installation of officers Sunday June 7 at 2 00 p m Miss Patricia Lockman daughter of Mr and Mrs Troy Lockman will be installed as Worthy Advisor The retiring Worthy Advisor is Miss Sally Martin Other officers to be installed include Judy Stocker Janice Ballanger Pamela Lockman and several others The group plans to attend Grand Assembly at Waterloo June 22 23 and 24 Judy and Joyce Stocker Patricia Lockman and Mrs Dick Johnson will join The Rainbow Girls are selling chocolate bars to raise funds and invite helpers to contact members
PFC Willis Benjamin 2546298 HQ Battery 4/12 3rd Marine Division writes from Okinawa. Address includes FPO San Francisco 96602. Mrs Benjamin and their son plan to return from California on June 4 to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter until he returns to the states.
The Helping Neighbors Club gathered at Minnie Moffatt's home on May 20 with 13 members and one guest, Oille Moffatt. President Muriel Spurgeon led the business meeting after a co op dinner. roll call shared keepsakes of mothers. A plant exchange and conversation followed. next meeting is June 17 hosted by Ruby Hedgecock.
Moravia High School released grades for its top students. Dixie Davis is valedictorian with a 97.2 average and Jewell Walker is salutatorian with a 95.11 average.
Vacation Bible school opens in June and runs through June 12 with classes from 9 to 1 30 in the elementary building. Mrs. Carl Tisue is superintendent with helpers Laila Woodward Doris Jean Woodward Debbie Tomlin Natalie Woodward and others. A program is set for Sunday evening June 14 at Salem United Methodist Church.
Colts beat Lakers 11 to 7 and Chargers topped Astros 13 to 10 Friday. Monday results: Chargers 15, Lakers 10. Colts 20, Astros 4. Moravia Babe Ruth beat Centerville Elks 11 to 3 Tuesday, Elks had prior wins over Centerville Rotary and Bussey. Standings show Colts 3-0, Chargers 2-1, Astros 1-2, Lakers 0-3. Moravia Babe Ruth roster lists Rex Argo and others. managers are Gary Pfannebecker Todd Harp and Larry Martin.
Albert Lloyd Cline born October 30 1904 Moravia Iowa died suddenly May 24 1970 at his Rockford Illinois home. Survived by wife Nina McCandless two daughters several grandchildren and two brothers Vane Auburn Heights Michigan and Wesley Mendota California plus two sisters Fern McDanel Centerville and Golda Hiatt Moravia Town. Open heart surgery in Rochester Minnesota in January preceded his passing. Services held Wednesday afternoon in Loves Park Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Roy Ellison celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday June 7 with an open house from 2 to 4 30 p m at the Memorial Hall United Methodist Church Albia They were married June 2 1920 Hosts are their four children Wm Morris Central City Mervin Ellison Moravia Gene Lathen Albia Kenny Ellison Albia They have seven grandchildren five grew grandchildren Gifts are requested
Rev L Deedrick and Pastor Guy Argo announce church school at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study and prayer June 3. Daily Vacation Bible School runs June 1 to June 12 at the Elementary building with 9 to 11 30 a.m. sessions. Program at Salem church Sunday evening June 14.
The Iconium church calendar lists Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead with worship at 9 30 a m and church school at 10 30 a m at the Salem church in Moravia The WSCS meets Thursday May 28 at 1 30 p m The Iconium church hosts June 1 to June 5 from 1 30 to 4 p m daily with the program during worship at 9 30 a m on Sunday June 7.
Rev E J Strong pastor at Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with N Y P S juniors and a 7 45 evangelistic sermon and Wednesday prayer. Grace Circuit United Methodist with Rev Thomas W Woodin pastor and Lay Leader sermon on Forgiveness by John Guthrey.
Moravia Grace Church announces a 9th grade welcome for the Koinonia group meeting in the Upper room, a 7:30 pm Appanoose County Group Ministry session at Salent church, Linda Mobley bridal shower Sunday at 6:00 pm, and Vacation Bible School Monday to Friday at 9:00 am with classes for all ages through eighth grade. A contact is Mrs. Carl Tisue.
Virgil Dooley announces church services at Salem and Grace locations with 9th grade entry into UMYF. Sunday schedule includes 6:00 pm youth fellowship. Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9:00 am with Mrs Curtis Mikels coordinating local transportation.
Robert Foster lay leader announces worship service at 9:00 a.m. and church school at 10:00 a.m. Sunday evening UMYF at Grace Church. South grade students invited to Sunday fellowship. Thursday 10:00 a.m. Appanoose County Group Ministry meeting at Salem Church.
The Wesley Chapel W.S.C.5 met at Golda Hiatt's home Thursday afternoon with 18 members and 20 guests from Moray. The roll call honored a Mothers Day pose, the group sang Faith of Our Fathers, Helen Price gave an Old Testament lesson, and My God is Real was sung. Lord's Prayer was recited and refreshments were served by Edri Phillips.
The Moravia Garden Club hosts its annual show titled Spring Is Music at the high school. The event is open to the public with entries accepted from 7:30 to 10 am. A program and tea will run in the afternoon from 1 to 4.
Dwight Johnson was chosen as one of twenty talented high school juniors to represent Town at the 5th Annual Trees for Tomorrow Camp in Eagle River Wisconsin from August 23 to 29 1970. The program draws 40 Michigan and Wisconsin youths to study resource management careers. juniors must be in the upper quartile with leadership potential. Each selected student will receive a scholarship covering two thirds of the week's expenses.
A modern frost-free refrigerator-freezer is marketed as the do-it-all for today’s Now Crowd. It saves time with automatic ice makers, quieter operation, and thin-wall insulation, offering many color options and decorator panels for a personalized kitchen.
Mr and Mrs C C Coulson sold their Moravia home to Mr and Mrs David Rex of Leon Iowa. Rex will coach Moravia football and move this August. The Coulsons have two children Rebecca and Alan and will spend part of the summer with Merrill Coulson at 1154 W Mountain Ft Collins Colorado.
Moravia lists baseball and softball fixtures from May 28 to July 18 including boys at Ottumwa Legion Van Buren Wayne and July 13 sectional, girls at Eddyville Melcher-Dallas and Eddyville, and home games versus Ottumwa Legion Mormon Trail Leon Card inal Wayne Albia and S. E. Warren with both boys and girls events.
A bridal shower at Salem United Methodist church honored Miss Donna Rae Gard, whose June 12 wedding to Meryle Brown at the church was noted. Hosts were Salem and Iconium Methodist ladies, pink and white colors featured, about 65 attendees, gifts opened with help from Mrs. Jack Long and Vanessa.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mosley spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mosley before returning to Phoenix. Richard Mosley of Iowa City spent the weekend with his parents and will work in Iowa City this summer.
Mr and Mrs Richard Perry bought a new home in Westview Acres Moravia, moving soon. The John Laws house in the east part of town was purchased by Mr and Mrs Jerry Roblenz Moravia Vocational Agriculture instructor. The Boblenz have resided in the Harold Burton home on Moravia's east square. Burton couple to return shortly from Waycross Georgia.
Memorial Day services planned for May 30 at 11 a.m. at Moravia cemetery with a rain site at Salem United Methodist church. Commander Max McDonough leads the American Legion post. Rev. L. B. Deedrick to deliver the address. names of war dead to be read. firing squad salute and Taps followed by the Star Spangled Banner by the Moravia school band. Veterans to meet at the Legion home at 10:30.
Memorial Day services will be held Saturday May 30 at 10 o'clock a.m. at the Unionville cemetery. If it rains the service moves to the United Methodist church. Legionaires should gather at the Legion hall by 9:30 a.m. Speaker will be Past District Commander Dean Cox of Corydon.
Moravia Rebekah Lodge held a regular session led by noble grand Mrs. Frank Wilson. Plans announced for a Home picnic on July 12 in Mason City. June 4 set as lodge hall clean-up day. Mrs. Harold Hudgens spoke on alarms, Clara Irelan recited unwritten work. The emblem Hands was shown and a silver offering taken. Convention plans completed. Mrs. Cecil Schrodt served refreshments to 14 members.
A Memorial day program will be held Sunday May 31 at 2 p.m. at Eslinger Cemetery west of Blakesburg. Rev Talbot will be the speaker.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Homerin of Highland Park announce the birth of their daughter Tracey Lynn on May 15 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs D W Homerin of Albia.
Jean Alien and Beth Buyer, daughters of Mr and Mrs Floyd Alien and Mr and Mrs Carl Buyer, completed their course at the Cedar Rapids cosmetology school. After a year of study they plan to begin practice and return to work in August.
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