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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
2
Raya Ramblin reports Halloween night as youngsters enjoy costumes and treats. Kids visit homes in eerie getups, sharing spooky ambiance and safe, playful mischief under local watch. Residents note friendly frights, soap gestures, and candy exchanges amid festive neighborhood spirits.
Residents recount a lively Halloween with many calls from a large town about 50 miles away. Some observers felt crowds exceeded quotas while others praised Moravia students for responsible conduct. Superintendent Wells commends students for good Halloween spirit and the school grounds are cleaned up in preparation for winter.
Sibyl Whitehead attended a Garden club meeting at the Moravia Community building on Wednesday afternoon with Alice Allem. Theresa Brown and Helen McA were among attendees.
Winch and Ernestine Argo attended a Stanley party at Harriet Conway's home in tear Melrose on Wednesday. Peggy Billings stayed overnight with Joyce Christy. WSCS met at Iconium Methodist church Thursday afternoon with Verna Hartz Clara Theresa Brown Maxine Sheldon Doris Christy and Edith Callen in attendance. Friday visits included Roscoe Argo's home and dinners at B F Whitehead's with Elbert Dixon Olen and Walter Dimmitt. Sunday gatherings covered multiple homes and a Halloween party at Iconium Methodist church many local families attended including Brown Sheldon Dicks Whitehead and Rinehart households.
The Chariton River Baptist Ladies Aid met at Judy Martin's home for an all day meeting with a cooperative noon dinner. Rita Martin led the afternoon devotional on The Magic of Laughter from Psalms 126. Florence Martin won a prize. Fay Fenton and Rita Martin won secret pal gifts. Members present included D Swan J Green Rita Martin and others. next bazaar will be announced with a gift drive for the Orphans Home.
Sharon Hopkins sixteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hopkins rode for the State of Iowa at the National Barrell races in Valley Park Missouri. She is among ten Iowa girls, with three sister pairs, competing against contestants from Illinois Indiana Missouri Wisconsin Michigan Ohio and Iowa. Missouri Indiana and Iowa placed first second and third. prize money totaled 1600 dollars. Sharon credits understanding her horse Bill as key to her success.
The W S C S of Unionville United Methodist Church will host its annual smorgasbord and bazaar on November 7 with serving from 5:30 pm until food runs out. Adults priced at $1.60 and children 12 and under 75 cents. Menu includes turkey and dressing, ham, fried chicken, vegetables, salads, and desserts. Everyone welcome.
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