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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1975
Page
2
Harvest crops show better than expected yields with some poor results due to prior drought. The writer notes wartime era fears of assassination attempts on national leaders, comparing past events to today and urging vigilance. He recalls Spain's upheaval and the role of military power in history.
Workers note rising truck traffic at the town edge due to high road use. The writer cites underpasses removal and detours increasing congestion along a Centerville to Moravia corridor. A motorist recalls homes lining the highway and asks why Moravia lacks highway signage.
Bobbie Doud of Grinnell spent Saturday with grandpa Weilbrenner and attended Pancake Day. Rev David Manning called at the Weilbrenner home Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Merle Bailey and Mr and Mrs Howard Burkland visited Bob McKinley in Centerville Saturday evening. Pastor Duncan and Charles Thomas and Timmy visited relatives in Udell over the weekend. Bob Burkland of Gary Indiana and Ronda Riggs of Buckner Missouri visited. Grace Tabernacle float won first in Religious group at Pancake parade. Mary Peel was taken to Town City for a check up with Hannah Callen. The sun shone and Pancake Day was enjoyable. Howard Burkland took Jerry Long, Ricky Burkland and Jewel Burkland to a wrestling match in Ottumwa Monday evening with others.
Linda Elaine Sheldon and Patrick Brian Neary wed in a double ring ceremony at West Des Moines United Methodist Church on August 23. The bride, daughter of Clayton and Linda Sheldon of Moravia, wore an imported white silk gown with Victorian neckline and lace details. Attendants wore apricot gowns, matron of honor was Diane Halbur, bridesmaids Deanne Garrett and Low Ann Neary, with candle lighters Gwen Sheldon and Terry Garrett. Groom’s party in brown tuxedos. Reception followed at the church with a three tier cake and fountain for about 150 guests. The couple now reside in Omaha, Nebraska.
Local social notes describe visits and gatherings in Vosburg and nearby towns. Ack: Mr and Mrs Paul Dicks hosted their son Nick at a Russell Brown home event. Harley is mourned by family. church gathering led by Sibyl Whitehead included Clara Dicks and others. Evelyn Nash of Roscoe attended.
Sunday afternoon visits featured Mr and Mrs Dicks and Mr and Mrs Kendall Bennett with children. Rotman waited at the Ray Messiaraker home. Paul Dicks and family, Lloyd Brown and Marilyn Rin of Albia visited Queell Brown's home Sunday evening. Mona Rinehart hosted Monday with Pearl Runnells visiting Delbert Calhoun area households.
Mc Tavia Mohawks sophomore quarterback Alain Tisue discusses his role and feelings about leading the team. He stands 5 ft 11 in and weighs 135 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He says he became quarterback to avoid being a lineman and describes quarterback duties.
The dialogue covers favorite plays like the bootleg, quarterback risk after release, and players noting hard work as key to Mo Ravia's chances.
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