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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
2
The library bulletin highlights a colorful display with a stork motif carrying book covers from new additions and the headline Latest Arrivals in Books. The notice also notes an overall increase in library volumes. Judy Stufflebeam explains the content.
A sophomore student Ellen Cooper submits a Veterans Day poem for an English assignment. The piece reflects on mail delays and bank closures with a line about no mail today and questions about inconveniencing others.
The piece honors November eleventh known as Veterans Day, praising living and fallen soldiers who served in foreign lands. It urges pride in the flag, humility in prayer, and gratitude for those who bore wounds and strife for the country.
Mary Jo Wilson chaired the November 15 session in room 102. The council discussed Homecoming plans, decorations, gym decorating, and chaperone needs. Gary Tisue will announce the King Queen and attendants, with Beth Boyer and Dixie Davis distributing passes. Escorts for court were chosen and a mirror broken at the last game was resolved. Meeting adjourned.
The Hap py Helpers 4-H Club met November 14 at Iconium Church. Marcia Thompson led. Sally Whitehead and Sherry McCanton were welcomed as new members. Sharon Penfield and Glennie Dicks were introduced as new readers. A camera was approved for purchase. Gift exchange planned for Christmas. Next meeting at Rena Ammons.
Anna Brundo notes Rev. Simms has returned home from Davis County hospital. Activities include John Dotson’s eye check in Town City with Mrs. Carl Whisler and Mrs. How ard Burkland, visits by Minnie Moffatt to Mrs. Audrey Kelley and Rev. Simms, and social calls to Anna Marie Selix and Faith Suck.
Mr and Mrs Bob Mitchell welcome a new son born Wednesday at the hospital in Centerville. Congratula tions follow from neighbors and friends. Community notices report shopping trips, visits, church fundraising, and various calls and gatherings across Griffinsville and nearby towns including Ot tumwa Center ville and Byron Illinois.
Mrs Rodger Gipple and Kathrine spent Sunday with Linda Wyckoff and family in Centerville. Mrs Clarence Whitehead helped Prepare food for the alfalfa banquet at Moravia Thursday evening. Those attending from this vicinity were Clarence and Floyd Hiner, Dick and Clark Hellyer, Clarence Whitehead, Rodger Gipple and Lloyd Brown. Hazel and Clark Hellyer were in Ottumwa Sunday afternoon, Bobby Whitehead spent Thursday evening with Randy Whitehead and helped him celebrate his birthday. Mr and Mrs Charles Jennings and family of Haverhill were Sunday dinner guests at the Robert Jennings home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnson and Mrs Roscoe Argo were afternoon callers.
Harry Jennings spent Saturday evening at the Robert Jennings Hazel with Dick and Clark Hellyer. Gene and Steven Huff called at the Dell Hellyer home Monday evening. Mrs Rodger Gipple and Kathrine Hazel Hellyer and Mrs Lloyd Brown ate supper at the smorgasbord at Albia Thursday. Mrs Edward McCord and Mrs Robert Jennings helped pack cookies and candy at Iconium church Friday afternoon for service men and shut-ins.
Mrs Lucy Harvey of Silver Springs Maryland reports in a letter to Moravia Union that she enjoys reading Enon news again while recovering from a serious home accident. She suffered third degree burns on her right hip when hot oil overturned, and healing is slow though doctors say she is improving.
The report notes a start to deer season with hunters tagging at least four deer from the Enon area. Troy Lockman and Burdett Ward are named as successful hunters. The item also lists numerous social visits, hospital stays, and family activities in the community around Moravia during the period leading up to Thanksgiving.
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