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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1970
Page
4
County officials will study a county wide sanitary landfill as new anti-pollution laws require. A tour of an operating landfill near Knoxville is set for Tuesday Oct 13 at 1 30 p m with Rural Development Health Board and boards of supervisors and mayors invited to attend.
Lola L Callen daughter of Mr and Mrs Clair Callen of Iowa City wed Clark C Calta son of Mr and Mrs Cletus Calta of Coralville in a 3 pm double ring ceremony at the Little Brown Church Nashua Iowa attended by immediate families. The bride wore a blue street length dress and blue white daisies with something old new borrowed blue and a penny in her shoe. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will live in Iowa City Lot 125 Hilltop Trailer Court. Lois Roth and Dori Lee attended from Oceanside Calif and visited with the family days after.
Mr and Mrs George Kinder of Ottumwa visited Mina Dowd and Ina Miller Sunday afternoon and evening. Rhonda Aubrey and Sheila Dowd spent the afternoon with Mrs Dowd and Mrs Miller. Marion Natalie Woodward and Bob Hiatt visited Gary Woodward and Bruce Woodward in Kirksville after church Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Norman Wendel of Pisgah are parents of an 8 lb 9 oz son, Sammy Lee, born Sept 30. He has two sisters, Kim and Stacey, and the Wendels are former Moravia residents. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Long of Centerville are parents of a son, Kenneth Matthew, born Oct 1 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville, weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Long and Mr and Mrs Dale Eakins of Blakesburg.
Appanoose County holds its annual Alfalfa Banquet to promote alfalfa farming. The event, led by the County Farm Bureau with support from the Centerville Chamber of Commerce and Extension Service, will feature field entries and judging, celebrating a crop area of about 35,850 acres producing roughly 214 tons per acre valued around 15.25 dollars per ton.
Clark Hellyer of Iconium died at Davis County hospital after transfer from Monroe County hospital. Born January 18 1925 he lived in Iconium area lifelong. Survived by siblings George Dick Helen Hazel, and extended family. Funeral services were held October 2 1970 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev. Deedrick officiating. Burial in Iconium cemetery. Card of thanks notes express gratitude for support and kindness.
Moravia residents Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward visited Mr and Mrs George Woodward in Des Moines Saturday. Ron Woodward of Des Moines also attended. Mrs Diane Woodward called on Sunday at Mr and Mrs Cody Luse. Chris Bogert and John Sutton hosted visitors Ottumwa while Jess Baker and Fred Blumer called Monday. Forrest Meridle hosted dinner with Olin Foster Claude Wren Albia and Ona Eaton Centerville. Bill Palmer Knoxville visited Leonard Palmer Tuesday afternoon.
Clover Leaf club held its first fall meeting at Sharon Penfield’s home on Wednesday September 30. Attendees included Manse Tarbell Roy Argo Gerald Argo Melinda Fenna Dwight Fenna Bill Moore Edith Callen Fern Penfield Verna McAninch Vera Bennett Margaret Tarbell Peggy Matthews and the hostess plus Mitchell Penfield Next gathering planned with Ethel Fenton on October 21.
Moravia Booster club holds its regular October meeting at Grace United Methodist church this Thursday with supper served at 6 30 p.m. The notice invites members to attend and participate in planned activities.
The Moravia Grace and Church of the Nazarene list Sunday services including Sunday school at 10, worship at 11, youth activities at 7, and an evangelistic sermon. New Life Mission hosts Rev. George White as guest evangelist with TELL THE WORLD singers. Thursday choir after school. A countywide Ladies Aid Convention meets at Drake Ave Christian church with a covered dish meal and table service.
Virgil Dooley leads the Wesley Chapel admin board meeting at 8:00 p.m. Budget plans or closure decisions to be made. Grace venue charges 35c. New Life Mission services and special music scheduled on various days including Oct 15 WSCS at 1:30 p.m.
Fairview church news lists a youth rally at Grace led by Robert Foster with special music. Cost is 35 cents. Services by New Life Mission at Grace at 7 30 p m Tuesday Ladies Aid Convention at 10 00 a m Wednesday and Thursday 7 30 p m October 15 with additional songs and directions to Grace church noted.
Salem United Methodist Church lists Pastor L B Deedrick and Pastor Guy Argo with church school at 10 a.m. worship at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Iconium United Methodist lists Donald Whitehead as superintendent with worship at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason and Mrs. A. G. Mason visited relatives in Oskaloosa. They attended First Presbyterian Church services and christening of granddaughter Mary Noel. Dinner guests at the Mason home included Don Swim and Stacey, Ralph Dillon, Robert Barnes and families from Oskaloosa.
Leta Pettibone expresses gratitude to doctors and nurses at Monroe County hospital and to friends and neighbors for the cards gifts calls and visits during her hospital stay.
A note thanks relatives friends and neighbors for flowers food and cards while a patient stayed at Davis County Hospital.
Hershel W. Reich died Friday evening at his daughter's home in Wilmette while visiting with his wife Lou. A Moravia native, he graduated in 1917, worked in the family lumber business, and is survived by his wife and two daughters. Funeral services were held Monday in Youngtown, Arizona near Sun City.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Wilson of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Sheila Ann to Sammy E. Kirby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kirby of Moulton. Sheila, a 1970 Moravia High School graduate, attends American Institute of Business in Des Moines. Sam is a 1988 Moulton-Udell graduate, Iowa Tech Ottumwa graduate, and Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton Oregon alumnus who studied Air Traffic control. He served in the Air Force and will leave in November. No wedding date has been set.
The 23rd Cox cousin reunion gathered in Abilene Kansas on October 3 and 4 with 47 attendees from five states including eight of sixteen first cousins. Officers elected for 71 were Merritt Clark president Frank Wilson vice president and Myrna Lauer secretary. Numerous attendees listed coming from Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and beyond.
Mrs Theo Miller suffered a stroke Thursday evening and was rushed to St Joseph hospital in Centerville where her condition remains critical.
A notice announces a reunion picnic for the 1965 graduates on Saturday October 1 at 10 p.m. in Moravia city park. All classmates are invited to attend this community event hosted by organizers seeking to reconnect.
Moravia’s Mohawks were shut out by Mormon Trail in Humeston as the hosts scored 28. A strong defensive showing by MT contrasted with Moravia’s stalled offense. The loss leaves Moravia at two wins and two losses with upcoming home game vs Seymour and a homecoming on Friday October 21 featuring Leon.
The annual Ladies Aid Convention of Appanoose county will be held Tuesday October 13 at Drake Ave Christian church in Centerville. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. All ladies of every church in the county are invited. A co op luncheon at noon with a covered dish and table service. the host church provides meat and drink. Reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
For over forty years farmers in Appanoose county compete in alfalfa field contests. Open to anyone who seeded alfalfa this year or fall, with no entry cost or obligations. Fields may include other grasses, any size. Deadline October 16. Ten to twelve entries hoped. judging next week by local committee. Trophy prize possible.
The 20th Century Reading Club gathered at president Mrs Mildred Bishops home for the first meeting of the year A co op luncheon was served at 1230 with co hostesses Mrs Violet Perry and Mrs Eva Miller Mrs Perry gave thanks At 2 pm the meeting began with prayer and song Bible reading Psalms 100 was read by Mrs Miller Fifteen members answered roll call with How I Spent My Summer Travelogue by Mrs Gertrude Johnson about her Orient trip A gift exchange ended a pleasant afternoon.
Mrs Karl Tuttle hosted a regular E T C club meeting. Nine members answered roll call. A memorable movie. Door prize won by Mrs Loyd Carter. Rook prizes went to Mrs Florence Carson and Mrs Theo Miller. Refreshments included sandwiches cookies cider and coffee.
The Past Matrons club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. D. E. Bishops home with Mrs. Frances Burton assisting. After socializing, refreshments included angel food cake with cherries and whipped cream, candies, coffee and kool aid.
Regular meeting of the Moravia Eastern Star is scheduled for Tuesday Oct 5 at its regular time. Mrs. Trenton Wilson, W M, presiding. Mrs. Joho Main, Secretary, will note details and conduct.
Moravia town park plans move forward with a County Conservation board funded project totaling about 4000 dollars. An octagon shelter house 37 feet in diameter will be built along with new playground equipment including a merry go round four grills a teeter totter a swing set a monkey climb and a slide. Construction aims for this fall with 25 year county ownership of the park quarter. Road paving near Iconium Mystic and Rathbun dam requires two week detours for concrete curing.
Mrs. Lee Benz returned home after treatment at Monroe County hospital. Mrs. Tom Pettibone recuperates at home following a blood clot treatment. Mrs. Dean Helmick was observed and treated at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. Several families hosted guests from out of town including visits by Paul Miller and Rev. Dick Matson, and Jonathans from Brooklyn and Des Moines. Neighborhood social events include weekend gatherings at the Dowd, Miller, and McDonough homes with multiple extended family visits and weekend hostings.
The descendants of Sadie Railing gathered at the Community Building Sunday for their annual picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Smith and son Chris of Oskaloosa, Mr and Mrs Jay Taylor of Carlisle, Mr and Mrs Leo Dagle and son Mike, Mrs Ronnie Woodward of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Max Argo of Kirksville, Mo, Ted McDonough of Waterloo, Mrs Lela Judge, Mrs Garnet Brain, Mrs Sadie Railing, Mr and Mrs Richard Raymie, Susan, Steven and David, and hosts Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough with Eileen, Jay, Chris and Randy.
Moravia saddle club holds a supper tonight at the Moravia community building. The event includes an officer election and invites all interested in continuing the Saddle Club to attend.
Sunday afternoon Judy Stocker daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Stocker was installed Worthy Advisor of the Moravia Assembly of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Temple Installing officers were Connie Robinson Edie Hawk Helen Johnson Barbara Cole Train and Diana Kelley with Teressa Lockman soloist Miss Stocker chose lime green and silver for decorations The backdrop depicted I Put My Heart in Jesus a picture of Jesus and a heart After installation she was escorted to her station by her father Pat Lockman placed the crown Other officers installed included Janice Ballanger Pam Lockman Charity Vicki Van Dorin Hope Vanessa Long Faith Jane Martin Drill Leader Sally Martin treasurer Debbie Mullins Chaplain Pat Lockman Confidential Observer Robin Spencer musician and others A social hour with lime green and white cake mints nuts punch and coffee followed
Mrs. R. R. Pennington returned home Monday from Davis county hospital after a week of treatment. Jerry Hayden came back Saturday from Ottumwa hospital following tests and care. Kenneth Gladfelder and spouse visited Kansas with the Gladfelders Friday to Monday while Mrs. Ruben S. Faber and Mrs. Nancy Klampe called on Walter Gardner Thursday. Several families joined Rex Foster and others to Waterloo Saturday for the Cattle Congress.
Mark Van Zante PN3 on three week furlough with parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Zante in Centerville. Lieut Charles Van Zante after flight school wings spending time with his parents. SP5 Clifford Stocker and wife in Okinawa with new USASAFS address in San Francisco area.
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