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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1968
Page
4
Moravia high school hosts an Home Economics adult class on Thursday October 17 at 7 30 pm. Topics include personal grooming personal hygiene wigs color analysis and a medical speaker on female hygiene and disease prevention. Bring a friend and attend in the Home Economics classroom.
Sp4 Eugene K. Daniela writes from Rahn Bay that his unit keeps busy in the shop and he plans to return to Vietnam for another 3% months after R and R in Sydney. He notes their base was hit on Oct 81 with large mortars. Pvt Richard E. Dowd, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dowd, serves with the 4th Infantry Division near Pleiku, Vietnam after enlisting as a cannoneer.
On Monday evening the Rebekah lodge met for its regular meeting with Miss Helen Lou Stocker as presiding noble grand. Mrs Harold Hudgens and Mrs Lula Hiatt were appointed to plan honors for 25 and 50 year members and new members at the October 28 gathering. Mrs Frank Wilson reported plans to attend the Cedar Rapids assembly October 15 to 17. Refreshments were served by Mrs Will Gardner and Mrs Raymond Ashby.
The Moravia Saddle Club will hold a trail ride and weiner roast at the Mark Uhlenhake farm on Sunday October 20 at 2:00 PM A hayrack ride will also be available for non riders The club will provide food and drinks for the weiner roast Call 724-3571 to help the foods committee plan distribution
The N W M S met at the Nazarene Church on a Wednesday evening with a program led by Mrs. Frank Woodward and Mrs. Florence Weathers. The group focused on membership with the Alabaster offering received and the Christmas fund discussed. Mrs. Larry Smith led a study from Thru Peril Fire and Sword. Mrs. Henry Horn gave the offertory benediction.
Mr and Mrs Dick Creager of Ames Mildred Robb of Centerville Mr and Mrs Loren Eddy of Center Ville Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward of Moravia and Alan Robb of Ames attended a gathering at Tom Robbe in Ottumwa on Sunday.
Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spencer of Moravia announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Kay to Larry D. Hiatt of Moravia. Mary Kay is a Moravia High School graduate class of 1967, attended Centerville Community College a year, and works at Chamberlain Mfg. Co. in Albia. Larry Hiatt, Moravia High School graduate class of 1966, attended Centerville Community College two years, and works for Peters Construction Co. of Newton. A November wedding is planned.
Petitions circulate in Albia seeking a November vote on a proposed bond issue of 185000 dollars to fund a new Grant school building amid controversy over the current facilities.
Mrs Joe Kaster is a patient at Monroe County hospital in Albia and submitted to surgery Friday morning.
James Glass of the Southern Iowa Economic Development Association led a nine-county OEO personnel meeting in Ottumwa area last week. Attendees included Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Van Buren, and Wapello counties. Monroe County participated but its plan was not present. The group aims to locate low income families for employment opportunities and improved living standards amid severe local unemployment. Moravia OO center moved to the Moravia Community Building with split council approval. community use rights allowed. Two Albia Union Republican staff resignations from the Office of Economic Opportunity were announced. The board set October 16 hearing to consider withdrawing from the Eight County OEA and joining a four-county group with the Leon-based Central Iowa program.
Rev B Daedrick pastor Carl Tisua leads church school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. in cooperative service with Grace church circuit for New Life Mission. Guest speaker Rev Hasel delivers gospel message at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting follows.
Multiple Moravia Grace and related churches publish a busy week's schedule. Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Whitehead lead services including Sunday School Communion and a New Life Mission closing at Grace church Moravis. Special prayer groups and family night events are noted with times and locations.
Moravia Neighborhood Center calendars are posted in business firm windows. Next Tuesday October 22 at 2 p.m. Grace Whitehead will lead a cake decorating demonstration at the center. This is your center Lets lose it.
A note of thanks from Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Degdrick expresses gratitude to all who assisted in the Salens and Iconium union revival, calling the effort an inspiration and success.
Moravia high school football was routed 67 to 20 by top Bluegrass Conference rival Melcher-Dallas. MD outgained MHS on the ground and through the air, with Rod Purdum totaling 133 rushing yards and a 33 yard TD pass to Randy Scott. Gary Tisue sparked both offense and defense, with a 55 yard interception TD and 14 tackles. Upcoming game at home against Leon, then Corydon and Lamoni on the schedule.
The WSCS met with Mrs. Dallas Faber on October 10 for a regular meeting. After a brief business session and Fall Institute planning for October 22 at the local church, guest speaker Miss Carnella Davis, a missionary in Japan on furlough, spoke with slides. Guests included Mrs. Theo Miller Mrs. Ruben Faber Mrs. Bob Faber Connie Mrs. Mervin McDanel and children.
The North Bend Ladies Aid met at Donna Beaty's home for their monthly gathering. Lorena Lain opened the business meeting as new president with roll call. Members listed include Ruth McNair Delores Daph ne Nevella Shepard Josephine Moffitt Maxine Rinehart Joyce Phillips Leela and Edith Beaty and guests Honory Fox Rita Martin Brian Phillips Shelley Sherry Beaty and Jim Beaty. The work for the day involved selecting nut meats for the hostess. Next meeting planned with Ruth McNair on November 14.
Chariton River Baptist Church missionary group met in the church basement on Tuesday afternoon October 8 led by Mable Moore with a Psalm 95 devotional and a blessings theme. Members packed boxes for soldiers at Marshalltown sent Overland Quota to Reams Canyon Arizona and clothing to Beacon College Oklahoma, plus cancelled stamps. Next meeting set for November 4 with request to bring homemade candy and cookies for home soldiers.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Caster of Cass Lake Minnesota spent a few days with his mother Mrs Selma Caster and with other relatives and friends. Mrs Lizzie VanDorin entered the Albin hospital Friday. Mr and Mrs Jobo Romans spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs B Lockman and girls and Mr and Mrs DeWayne Robinson and girls called Saturday evening at the Bid Lockman home. Mrs Ella McCoy of Avery called on Mr and Mrs Howard Smith Friday afternoon.
Mrs Garnet Brain welcomed the Progressive club for an evening of bridge with two tables. Prizes were awarded to Lucile Carter Leel Broshar Mary Ward and Verya McDonough. Refreshments included salad stuffed tomatoes Ritz crackers and coffee.
Numerous families hosted and visited across Unionville Monore and Des Moines over a busy weekend. Guests included the Lockmans, Reigels, Dowds, Perrys, Laws, Perry, Boyers, Wilsons, Lemars, Illingworths, the Woodwards and several local families. Dixie Davis attended the State Student Council Convention in Ames with John Guthrey, Carla Miller, Donna Rhee and Mike Grinstead. Fred VanDorm Glen VanDorm and Vicki attended the Purvis Evans wedding in Deep River.
Monroe County Extension Director Jim Johnson says elections are set for early November in Monroe Urbana Franklin Troy Jackson and Bhutt Creek townships. Monroe 8:00 p.m. November 6 Hilton Hall. Urbana 8:00 p.m. November 9 Union Chapel basement. Franklin 8:00 p.m. November 11 Jeonium Methodist church basement. Each election preceded by a 4-H club supper and program.
At a boosterettes meeting held after a Salem church buffet, plans were approved for a Mummers Halloween costume parade to be held Wednesday evening October 30 at 6 30 p m in the Community building. Three prizes will be awarded across four divisions with each entrant receiving a treat. A discussion on welcoming newcomers was also held.
John Bailey sustained serious injuries when a concrete truck pinned him against a basement wall under the Simmons house in Floyd Lim at about 4 p m Tuesday. He was taken to Centerville hospital where he was listed in fair condition Wednesday. doctors said internal injuries were not yet confirmed.
Mrs Harley Tisue underwent corrective surgery Sunday at the University hospital in Iowa City where she has been a patient since July. Those spending the weekend with her were Harley Tisue and Mr and Mrs Carl Tisue Mr and Mrs Clifford Tisue Mr and Mrs Roy Argo and Mrs James Nash. She is reported to be doing as well as can be expected.
Mrs Louis Walker wife of the Moravia football coach underwent emergency surgery Saturday night at Monroe County hospital in Albia. The incident involves the local coaching staff and state hospital care. Further conditions were not disclosed.
Sunday dinner guests at the Blakesburg home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Vance included Mr and Mrs David Clark of Springfield Missouri Mrs Hazel Smith of Phoenix Arizona Mrs Wilma Davis of Blakesburg and Mr and Mrs Art Davis and Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis of Moravia The guest Mrs Smith later returned home with her daughter after a three week stay with her sister Mrs Elmer Vance and her brothers Ralph and Art Davis of Moravia.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Repp of Buchweiler Germany announce the birth of a son Christopher Alien born Oct 10 in Germany. He weighed 6 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clifford Paxston Moravia and Mr and Mrs Adrian Repp Albia, great grandmothers are Mrs Martha Paxston Moravia Mrs Gold Hoffman and Mrs Eva Long of Albis.
Taylor Aid met Friday October 4 with Merle Miller presiding. Attendees included Winifred Schrodt Lois Wilson Merle Miller and others. Officers elected were Winifred Schrodt chairwoman Lois Wilson vice chair and Merle Miller secretary treasurer. Mystery pals drawn funds sent to Scholarship and Friendship Pennies. Door prize won by Winifred Schrodt. next meeting planned with Joao Pettibone Nav.
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