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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1971
Page
4
For rent a five room insulated bungalow located 344 miles south of Moravia on Highway 5 with possession Oct 16. Contact R. R. Pennington at 40-11 or call 724-3645. Also notices seeking bids for a 24x24 ft two car garage due Oct 15 by Bert Batterson phone 724-3635.
The Moravia Garden Club held its annual flower show on Saturday October 2 at Moravia Community High School the event titled Happy Holidays honored multiple exhibitors across artistic arrangement horticulture and junior divisions. Zell Callen dominated several categories including sweepstakes and merit awards while Ben Allem and James Miller received special recognitions. The program featured Christmas decorations and a Bible story interpretation, with ten door prizes awarded at the end. A separate family gathering noted the Garnet Brain home co op dinner honoring Mrs Sadie Railing’s daughters Garnet and Gretchen alongside numerous relatives.
Mr and Mrs Russell Kelley celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering Sunday September 25 at their home. Close friends and family attended including Clifford Stocker John Kelley Herschel Kelley and many others from Moravia Unionville Centerville and Galesburg NL.
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Hawk of Centerville will be honored at an open house for their Golden Wedding anniversary on Sunday October 10 1971 from 2 to 4 PM at the Mar del White residence Rt 3 Centerville. They were married February 23 1922 and are parents of four. Relatives and friends are invited.
The Chariton River Ladies Aid gathered at Mrs Ronald Green for an all day meeting Tuesday. A cooperative lunch was served with Fay Fenton saying grace. Sandra Mitchell led the afternoon session and the topic How Rich Are You was discussed from Psalms 103 1 8. Prayers were offered by Sandra. Plans to attend the Ladies Aid convention at Moulton on October 12 were made. Quilt pieces were assembled for sewing. Sandra Mitchell won the guest Guess. Attendees included Sandra Mitchell Brian Anissa Irene Brandon Fay Fenton Judy Martin Lois Martin Betty Brandon and Francis and David Carol Martin.
Danny and Michael and the hostess Joan Green are set for the next meeting with Mrs Kathryn Martin on October 26. It notes the date and participant names as the key details for the local notice.
The report lists numerous visits and gatherings across multiple households. Ted and Mrs. Wilson spent Saturday with Harold and Mrs. Prough, then with Dean Coles and family Sunday. Dr. J L Felton of Rochester visited his grandmother Melissa Felton on Wednesday.
Mrs Koffman’s birthday is honored by neighbors. Centerville guests include Marsha Shrader and Tommy and Ron Mitchell visiting Bette Van Dorin’s family. Port Isabel visitors Dana and Alice Kaster and Joe Kaster’s clan join others for family gatherings. Kenton family plans move to San Diego after visiting Dallas. Ellis Paxston returns from Blank Memorial hospital with iron deficiency noted as not serious. Various hosts share meals with Woodwards and King family members. Mrs James Schupp has an address listed at University Hospitals Iowa City.
The Friday Fairies 4H club joined other 4H clubs at Cen terville Methodist church to observe National 4 H week. Kevin Daniels of Des Moines spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Daniels.
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