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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1971
Page
5
Moravia Community School Supt Wells notes conflicts in dates so the November Board of Education meeting will be held Friday November 12 at 730 pm instead of Monday November 15. October meeting covered FFA plans including land plots, tractor purchase, machine shop, and horticulture area as long range programs.
Pastor Dennis Uhles says preparations are complete for a Giant Rally Day at the Church of the Nazarene. Sunday, October 31 closes a six week Sunday School attendance drive titled Touch Down Fy. Special singers the Spokesmen Phil Wright Mike Stockton and Larry Smith join the combined morning service at 10:00 a.m.
Junior Hi MYF will conduct a UNICEF drive calling at homes Wednesday from 7 00 to 8 30 p m Volunteers urge residents to provide support for the UNICEF effort and assist the group in their drive.
Mike Grinstead passed his State Board Exams last week and is now a licensed barber. He works at Steve's Shop in Bloomfield where he completed his apprenticeship. He and his wife and infant daughter reside in Bloomfield. Mike is a 1969 Moravia graduate and the son of Mr and Mrs Dean Gr instead.
Moravia Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting with Noble Grand Mrs. Frank Wilson presiding. Mystic lodge guests attended and delegate Leafa Kincade, who spoke on the Cedar Rapids Assembly, presented the president's traveling emblem to Moravia to take to another lodge in the district. Eighteen attendees enjoyed date cake with Halloween treats and a festive table.
Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Benny Tarbell and family of Chariton spent Sunday evening at Elec Mains.
Moravia High School launches a single annual magazine sale by the Junior Class to raise funds for the next two years of school. Orders are collected October 27 to November 2 from any Junior Class member, with a goal of 2700 dollars.
Towa Southern Utilities Co clarifies recent news accounts about refunds to natural gas customers in Iowa. It notes only Grinnell will receive credits around $22,000, as most gas is supplied by Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline and Natural Gas Pipeline Co, implying broader refunds are unlikely.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter spent the weekend in Mexico Massachusetts visiting Mrs Lulu Sanford and their sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Harold Cullers of West Salem. Jeffry and Marta Main stayed with grandparents Elec Mains during the same weekend and shared time with family.
Pataans United Methodist Church lists Rev L B Deetfrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead. Worship service at 9:30 a.m. Church school at 10:30 a.m. W.S.C.S. meets at the church on Thursday Oct 28 at 1:30 p.m.
The Church of Nazarene led by Pastor D R Unes hosts a Giant Sunday School Rally with The Spokesmen and special singers at 10:00 am on Sunday October 31, followed by a combined morning service and a Youth Hour at 6:45 pm led by Natalie Woodward and Leila Woodward, then an Evening Gospel Hour at 7:30 pm. On Wednesday November 3 at 7:30 pm there is a Monthly Missionary meeting chaired by Marion Woodward. Transportation is available at 724 3649. The message emphasizes grace enabling a straight life.
The Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Rev. Thomas W. Woodin lists services at Grace and Salem churches, junior and senior youth groups, adult choir, and Bible study. An Annual Conference WSCS gathering is planned with car pools to Des Moines. an Administrative Board meeting will vote on the Conference Insurance program.
Salem United Methodist announces worship and church school times with an evening service at 7 30 p m Sunday and 9 30 a m church school. A Wednesday Iowa Annual Conference WSCS meeting is planned at Grace United Methodist in Des Moines with car pools, plus Jr high UMYF and Bible study meetings. An insurance issue will be voted on at the agenda item.
Reminder for tonight October 27 at 7 30 pm. Mrs McDonough will present a macrame program. Next week November 3 at 7 30 pm Miss Lucky of Iowa Southern Utilities will discuss buying and using small appliances.
A Hopeful program titled Happiness Is will be presented Sunday afternoon at 2:30 by pupils of Mrs. Logan Brown at Salem Methodist Church. The event features several tunes and student names including Rebecco, Jane McDutie, and Christy. Attendance is invited.
A bridal shower was held Oct. 19 honoring Carolyn Cooper at the home of Mrs. James Wilson and Sheri. After games the gifts were opened. Attendees included Mrs. Kenneth Johnson, Carol, Shirley, Mrs. Cyril MecDanel, Mrs. Bill French, Mrs. Gordon Massman, Mrs. Lester Cochren, Mrs. George McCannon, Mrs. Carl Van Zante, Mrs. Emory Kehrberg, Tina, Judy Fosenburg, Mrs. D. E. Cooper and Carolyn. Givers were Mrs. Joyce Thomas, Mrs. Walt Younker, Mrs. John Peterson, and Mrs. Ben Jones. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
The Grace United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met October 20 at 1 30 p m in the church parlors. Venetah Tubaugh and Bobbi Woodin presented a playlet My World Bank, with devotions by Bobbi Woodin and singing led by Verna McDonough.
The Twentieth Century Reading Club will meet at the home of Ida Kelley in Wilkinert on Tuesday, November 2. Guests are asked to call and share a program titled Thankful Thoughts.
Mr and Mrs Olin Foster hosted a family dinner on Sunday October 24 with guests including Mr and Mrs David Weston Mr and Mrs Russell Burns Mr and Mrs Jimmie Burns Robert Becky Mr and Mrs Lew Burns Mr Paul Dean Burns Lowell City and others in attendance.
Progressive club meets at Ralph McDonoughs with lite program and quick briefing. Huabelds win faintly noted in the casual recap, suggesting a light event with small local turnout and minimal formal actions.
Larry Grinstead promoted to divisional manager for Sears in Wichita Kansas. He trained nine months as a manager trainee in Kansas City. Earlier he spent four months at national guard camps in California and Texas. A Moravia graduate of 1965 and an Iowa State graduate of 1970, he is married with a two year old son. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dean Grinstead.
Local residents report visits and gatherings during the weekend. Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and daughter Eileen spent Friday with their son Ted at Hawkeye Institute in Waterloo. Garnet Brain visited Des Moines relatives Friday through Sunday. Several other appearances include Clara Irelan, Mrs Sadie Railing, and Mr Clarence Johnson family dinners. Multiple extended family visits occur across Ottumwa Ames Des Moines Centerville and Galesburg with events at the Wilson anniversary and birthday celebrations.
Moravia Boosterettes approved a Mummers Parade for Saturday, Nov 30 at 6 46 p.m. The group formed parade committee chairmen Carolyn Younker Delores Burkland Katherine Charity and Maniva Raster after reporting 17 new Welcome Service families called and 4 bills presented. The Booster Fair Festival float won first prize and $20.
Moravia voters head to the polls next Tuesday November 2 at the Moravia community building from 8 am to 8 pm for a municipal election. The ballot includes two mayoral candidates John Spencer and Thomas Hersey and five council candidates Mervin Ellison Charles Turner Carl Hiatt Paul Wilson and Paul Witt. Incumbent treasurer Margaret Brooks seeks re election with two write in mayor and council candidacies active Raymond Johnson for mayor and Jerry Hinote for council. Udell shares a write in mayoral process with seven council hopefuls Phyllis Clark Ruby Hedgecock Lawrence Powell Lloyd Selix Burton Simms Katherine Starr Mary Weilbrenner. Unionville ballots blank require write ins for mayor and council. Mystic features two tickets Citizen Ticket led by Mayor James Krum and council Charles Johnson Donald Kaestner Ronnie Milburn James Robinson Robert Vonovich with Carol Johnson as treasurer Labor Ticket led by Mayor W E German and council Eli Coster Henry Howe John Miholovich Edison Wendland Rex Young with Kathryn Howe as treasurer.
Boosterettes met to plan the Mummers Parade for Saturday night October 30 at 6:30 pm at the community building. Divisions include pre school through adults with prizes identical to last year and a treat for all entrants.
Athletic Promoters will convene Monday evening November 1 at 7 30 p m at the high school to discuss upcoming events and organizational plans.
Airman Stephen L Hersey arrived home from Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio Texas on Oct 16 after completing basic training. He spent ten days with Rev and Mrs Thomas Hersey and will report to Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton Ohio to work as a Strigian. Address listed as L Hersey 485662807 275 Air Base Wing AFLC 5 ne Patterson AFB 45435.
Moravia high school girls basketball team prepared for an area clinic at Chariton with Farragut. The event featured drills and scrimmage led by coaches including Dennis Cary and Ballard staff, with Lenox weight training and a focus on preparing for upcoming matchups.
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