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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
1
Metropolitan Des Moines joins other big cities in hosting girls basketball competition previously a rural tradition. March matchups shift from rural towns to city schools, as parents of farm girls recall past hoop efforts and wonder about eventual tournament winners.
A crew of six modern machines laid 1,002 rail ties in a day as road crews replace old ties along the rails between Moravia Ottumwa and beyond. The work progresses swiftly with rails being set, gravel compacted, spikes driven, and dirt swept away. Election talk rises as younger voters gain access to ballots and mock elections are planned in schools before the real vote. Snow hints at a harsh winter ahead with folklore predicting 17 more snows this season.
The Future Homemakers of America meeting was called to order by Diana Keiley on October 1 in the Home Ec room with eight new members Kathy Wilson Marcia Wilson Jane Martin Paula Hopkins Susan Crab tree Becky Nicoletto Becky Horn and Debbie Beaird. Minutes were read and the treasurer reported a balance of 110.60. They discussed selling license plates for 1.50 each. The meeting adjourned and refreshments were served.
News from New Hope reports a Fab er and Martin wedding at Salem United Methodist Church attended by Clella Free, Genevie Kaling, and Bessie Donovan. The Booster Club supper at the community building was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harsh. Rebekah Lodge served the supper and guests included Harold Locke and family of Omaha, plus many Nebraskans. Leslie Petty celebrated 50th anniversary with a reception at Albia Christian church. Levi Thompson of Ames visited Genevie Ealing and Bessie Donovan. Richard’s birthday gathering included several local youths.
Franklin area social notes report Mr and Mrs Earl Swift hosting with sister Mrs Mildred Argo. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Perry Brown Mrs Eunice Bebot of Knoxville and several relatives from Missouri Wisconsin and Kansas. Attendees at a golden wedding open house for Mr and Mrs Leslie Derby at Albia church center.
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