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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1961
Page
2
Senior class students have prepared for a three act play this Friday at the school. Cast members have memorized lines and costumes and staging are in place for a wholesome community entertainment. Parents and relatives may attend, and neighbors are invited to fill seats.
Centerville community college students held a Halloween spook party above the Gardner hatchery on Tuesday night. Town reports varied on trick or treaters with some areas noting declines while others saw many children out. Some elders praise the more restrained pranks and fewer barn wagons or livestock hazards.
The Moravia Garden club met at Mrs. Anna Rogers home with 21 members. Plans were made for a Dec 2 holiday fair at the Legion home and a Nov 17 garden club tour of Appanoose county. Officers were reelected and a houseplant exchange plus a Thanksgiving themed arrangement were shared.
Word arrived of Floyd Gorden's death on Monday October 30 in a San Francisco hospital. Gorden, born near Udell, led to a local quiet period with funeral plans not yet set. The column records numerous social visits, guests, and travels of area residents including Stuckeys, Morlans, Spring family, and others across Centerville and Bloomfield.
Miss Merle Swift of Baton Rouge Louisiana visited Thursday with Coy Swift and relatives. Several local families shared meals and gatherings through the week at various homes, including Calhouns Derbys Perry and Burns, and tours of Iowa Wesleyan College. NAPKINS for all occasions advertised by UNION Office.
A state wide Romans study aims to deepen members spiritual life. Bishop Gerald Ensley summoned 70 ministers to Des Moines for a two day session and the ministers then held two hour classes for peers. November and December will see ministers teach Romans classes in their districts. Local church groups are planned at Wesley chapel Moravia and Fairview with various schedules and all studies open to the public.
Mr and Mrs Marion Proctor attended the Scout Court of Honor at Fort Madison High School Sunday where grandson David Zimmer earned his Eagle badge. The Proctors and Zimmer and Faber families visited friends in Dallas City and Moravia, with multiple social visits noted through the week.
Margaret Fenton reports on Union Township social visits from Friday to Monday. Families from Min, Grove, Huston, and Des Moines traveled to stay with John and Irene Kelly and Walter Harper hosts received guests including the Cox, Bradley, Scott, and Horn households. Multiple dinners and weekend gatherings are noted along with party attendance at Moravia.
The Union offers a thoughtful Christmas gift option including a free gift card and the chance to place cards on the tree, inviting readers to share kindness through the season.
Mr and Mrs Guy Argo traveled to Pella for homecoming and to see Charles a Central College student. Numerous relatives and friends visited or hosted meals and gatherings across Ottumwa Bettendorf Davenport and Centerville, with various dinners Sunday and birthday celebrations for Janie Davis.
The Shanghai club gathered at Hazel Rinehart’s home on Wednesday October 27 for a regular meeting. Attendees included Allie Taylor Cora Murphy Doris Joyce Carol Christy Doris N Patty Paul Christy Iole Christy Lorraine Sheila Rinehart Amy Hiner Nancy Hawk Mark Barbara Allen Mr and Mrs George Hiner Frank Bert and Hazel Rinehart Dorothy Calhoun joined in the afternoon. Lorraine Rinehart received a birthday gift from her secret pal. The next club meeting will be with Dorothy Calhoun on Wednesday November 8. Family night is set for Friday November 10 with sandwiches and cookies.
Iowa Southern Utilities will sponsor four high school science students and one outstanding teacher to the National Youth Conference on the Atom in Chicago November 8 to 11. Selection will be by four geographic areas, with one student per area, based on SAT or STED scores and a statement of interest in science. More than 600 attendees include 300 students and 200 teachers. program features talks, panel discussions, and tours at Argonne, Dresden, and other national labs. Names of the four attendees will be announced November 2.
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