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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1971
Page
2
Farmers report remaining corn harvests after five inches of rain while mild fall weather persists. Aunt Moravia area residents donate to the Bloodmobile at Centerville, with many from Moravia contributing to the effort.
Moravia area people are commended for participating in the blood program. No family knows when they will need blood, but the community’s volunteers help ensure the blood bank can meet critical needs during accidents or illness.
The Udell Helping Neighbors Club met at Eva Starks on Oct 20 with 11 members and three guests Mr Starks Mrs Cecil Morlan and Mrs Paul Cridle baugh. After grace and a co op dinner the group read minutes took roll call and answered why dont they. Members Louise Burton Maurine Burkland Muriel Spurgeon Ruby Hedgecock participated. Next meeting with Muriel Spurgeon set for Nov 17 with an experience in a large city.
Mr and Mrs Bill Moore hosted the Clover Leaf Club at their home on Oct 27 as muddy conditions kept many men from entering the field and a large crowd gathered despite the weather.
Attendees at the coop chicken dinner include Ethel Fenton, Roy and Bert Moore, Mansel and Margaret Tarbell, DeWayne Moore, Fern Penfield, Doris Christy, Paul and Truxton Dicks, Edith Callen, and Mabel Moore. Visitors Teddy Henderson and JoAnn Turner joined. Gifts were exchanged for secret pals. Members vote to travel to Des Moines for Thanksgiving shopping in November, with no date set for the outing.
Edward McCord returns home Friday to recuperate after surgery. Clarence Whitehead and Mrs. Maude Whitehead visit Ottumwa for a check up. Mrs. Edward McCord attends WSCS in Iconium. Hazel Hellyer spends Saturday with Newton Long. Edith Callen and Doris Christy visit Edward McCord home Saturday. Bobby Whitehead at Moravia football game. Clarence Whitehead attends Farm Bureau supper in Centerville. Terry Rose and Kristie visit Mrs. Richard Perry. wedding at Moravia on Sunday with Pfannebecker and Andrews. Hazel Hellyer, Terry Rose and Kristie in Ottumwa Sunday visiting Maude Whitehead. Halloween party at Iconium. Paul Turner and Ralph Turner families visit Edward McCord home. Terry Rose, Kristie, Hazel Hellyer visit Richard Tubaugh home. others call on Maude Whitehead.
Mr and Mrs David Underwood visited Friday night with Mr and Mrs Willard Brain and their guests Mr and Mrs Bruce Jones of Es Condito California Miss Alice Alden a student at St.
Local residents welcome new neighbors Darrell Rutter and daughter to town. Visits abound as families host and call on friends from Fort Leonard Wood to Melrose. Trick or treat dampened by wet weather. rainfall reports vary from 1.44 to 2.5 inches.
Mrs Earl Swift reports a busy Franklin social week with visits among neighbors. Duane Wilson family and Derby family hosted gatherings. WSCS meeting and Halloween party attendance noted. Looming moves include West family relocation to Cedar Rapids. Ammons family touring Colorado and visiting kin. Local clergy and extended kinship appear in multiple calls and visits.
Johnson and Mr and Mrs Henry Van Welden were Sunday visitors at Roscoe Argos. Karl Calhoun spent Sunday afternoon with Terry Rose. Mr and Mrs Glen Ammons and Angie spent Sunday evening at the Lloyd Ammons home. Mr and Mrs Ike Byers and family, Mr and Mrs Dave Eggarts and family spent Friday evening at Richard Eastlicks.
Mrs Dick Brown reports a busy week in Voscburg with visits by Lloyd and Doris Christy, Edith Callen and Sibyl Whitehead. Clover Leaf Club attended by Janice Moore and others. A Halloween par ty hosted by the Methodist youth group drew many locals including the Whiteheads and Christys. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Mearl Shorts stayed with the Rinehart family.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon took their son Neil to Des Moines Sunday for his departure to Fort Belvoir Virginia to begin sky marshal training. They were Sunday dinner guests at the Fred Couch home in West Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Larry Whitehead and Doug spent Sunday evening at the B F Whitehead home. Sunday dinner guests at Ray Messamaker's were Mr and Mrs Jim Rees and family of Pleasantville and Mr and Mrs Ted Lewis of Weldon. Glennie Dicks accompanied Phyllis Dicks to Des Moines Monday.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Daniels attended an Africa adventure program at Centerville High School. Also present were Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and family including Al Clark Walter and Ernest.
Walter Lee Clark called at Wayne McDanes home over the weekend. Cindy Clark spent Friday night with Debra. Mae McDonald and the Dooleys along with the Daniels enjoyed a barbecue at the Farm Bureau building during their annual meeting held Thursday evening in Centerville. Kenny Long and Matt and Butch Martin were dinner guests at the Tom Pettibone home Sunday.
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