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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
3
A FDIC magazine feature captures a summer family gathering with five generations of the Boyer clan. Pictured are Ira Boyer the great great grandfather, Earl Boyer the great grandfather, Mrs. Carolyn Stober, grandmother Mrs. Vicky Beall, mother, and her baby daughter Jennifer.
The Jr High UMYF will collect for UNICEF by going door to door Monday evening October 30 at 6 15. The group will call at homes that night and appreciates any contributions to aid UNICEF.
The 20th Century Reading Club will hold its October gathering on Tuesday the 31st at Rhoda Holman’s home, with a note that the date has changed. Dwight Hiatt has returned to Mercury Nevada after a two week visit with his father Vess Hiatt sister Mrs Argo and other relatives.
Norma Lee Faber and William Edgar Martin wed October 14 at Salem United Methodist Church with a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Thomas Woodin. The bride, daughter of Dallas C. Faber and Mrs. Faber, and the groom, son of Jack M. Martin and Mrs. Martin, celebrate the wedding amid lavender and purple floral décor. The bride wore Chantilly lace over white satin, with a tiered frosted scallop skirt and elbow-length veil. attendants wore lavender ensembles. Guests, candles, and music accompanied the ceremony as families and friends joined in the event. The couple's families and friends from Moravia Unionville and nearby areas attended. both are graduates of local schools with the groom having military service.
A 50 year milestone for the Progressive bridge club was marked at the Carriage Light Inn in Albia with a noon luncheon. Mrs. Neal Burton, Mrs. A G Broshar, and Mrs. Bertha Broshar, among others, attended with former members and guests. The gathering featured a purple and gold centerpiece, club song, and a memorial service for past members. Letters from absent members were read and guests from several towns joined the celebration.
Former Memphis residents Mr and Mrs W A Rose of 438 North Main Street will celebrate their 68th anniversary on November 9. They once lived in the Hiattsville area. No observance will be held because Mrs Rose is ill after a fall last May. Cards in remembrance would be appreciated.
Grace United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met at 1 30 p m Wednesday Oct 18 in the church parlors Program leader Yenetah Tubaugh showed a film strip Drumbeat to Dialogue and led a discussion on Communications in Africa Assisted by Grace Whitehead and Gertrude Johnson Officers and committee members read communications and reports A fund suggestions committee will report after considering canned goods and used clothing donations for Bidwell Riverside World Thank offerings due via Yenetah Tubaugh District WSCS meeting Oct 24 at First United Methodist in Guapra Fort Dodge conference Nov 9 Subscription to Conference News $2 00 to Greve Veach Name change to United Methodist Women by Dec 1973 Grace Whitehead closed with prayer 18 members and one guest were served refreshments
Moravia hosts a saddle club gathering Thursday with a two ship show and prize segments at The venue. Local riders are urged to arrive early for ring setup and judging.
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The Boostersites sponsor the annual Mummers parade Monday Oct 30 at 6 30 pm. Prizes of 1.00 for first, 75 cents for second, and 50 cents for third are awarded across four divisions from pre school to high school. Adults judged for fun. each child gets treats.
The Chariton Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday activities starting at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and Bible study, 11:00 a.m. worship, 2:30 p.m. Baptismal service, 6:45 p.m. NYPS, and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic Gospel Hour. Midweek events include Wednesday Missionary Meeting at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday Prayer and Fasting at noon. Transportation available at 724-3649. The leaders include Rose Mary Smith and Edna Horn with Marion Woodward as President.
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists worship times at Grace and Salem, with Sunday and Thursday services. Activities include Jr Choir, Cub Scout meeting, adult and junior UMYF events, a couples group, a parish breakfast, Bible study, prayer group, and an Administrative Board meeting.
Salem United Methodist Church lists a busy week with Grace for the community Cub Scout meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m and parish services Sunday 7 30 p m a Jr choir practice Monday 6 15 p m Jr High UMYF Trick or Treat for UNICEF gifts welcome a parish wide men s breakfast Wednesday 6 30 a m and an Administrative Board meeting at Grace church at 8 p m
Reading from a fragmented church notice, Rev. E. 8. Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead announce a time change. Church School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. UMW gathering noted. A reminder to set clocks back for Saturday night. details obscured by garbled text.
Marvin Underwood of Westminster California formerly Moravia Ottumwa died October 19 after a long cancer illness He was 34 A roofer born September 21 1938 in Moravia He married Marilyn Stocker June 15 1964 Survived by wife Marilyn three sons Dennis Douglas Lewis two daughters Judy Victoria two sisters two brothers and his parents Cremation occurred October 20 1972 in California Graveside services were October 22 in Ottumwa The band mothers fund drive raised 2108 59 toward uniforms bow ties and gloves with over 420 contributors and more than 68 volunteers assisting on Saturday
The Moravia SCA met Monday October 23 at the high school. Ron Tisue opened with prayer as reports from secretary and treasurer were read. A committee will study basket lockers for the elementary PE program while visitors toured the school and reading progress.
Local residents report weekend visits from families including Mr. and Mrs. Karl Rogers and relatives in Ankeny and Moravia. Several pairs travel to Missouri, Des Moines, Unionville, and beyond, sharing meals and hosting guests.
Moravia juniors blank Mormon Trail 40 0 in a Saturday game to finish season at five games with 166 offensive points and 32 allowed. Russell Peterson scores three TDs Jeff McDanel adds two TDs and two PATs Ronnie Woodward one TD and two PATs. Moravia also held Melcher Dallas scoreless. Junior high girls begin basketball practice at 7 00 p m in the high school gym this Wednesday and every Monday and Wednesday thereafter. Boys practice starts Tuesday 7 00 p m with a Tue Thu and alternate Fri schedule.
Moravia Mohawks defeated Melcher-Dallas 28-22 in a hard fought Bluegrass conference game. Al Wood, John McCrary and Dave Godby scored touchdowns as Moravia improved to 3-3 in conference play and 4-3 overall. They host Levy next Friday night.
Kevin Daniels surgery in Iowa City was postponed from October 20 due to an unspecified breakdown awaiting repair. He is admitted to University Hospital in Iowa City with address on file. Mr and Mrs Ray and Mrs G Argo attended a weekend event in Chicago featuring Julie Bennet and Barry Mills.
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