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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1970

Page

5

Mummers Parade Scheduled by Moravia Booster Ette

The Mummers parade will be Saturday evening at 6 30 at the Community building with ghosts witches black cats and pumpkins in six divisions from pre school to adults. Prizes will be awarded in each division and entrants receive treats. Committee includes Mrs Carl Tisue Mrs Jim Schupp Mrs Dean Easter Mrs Wait Younker and Mrs Ray Chotity. Large crowd noted.

Moravia Boosterettes Carl Tisue Jim Schupp Dean Easter Wait Younker Ray Chotity

Local County Extension Cooking School Sessions

Two cooking school sessions in Albia on November 3 and 10 start at 1 30 pm in the Iowa Southern Utilities building. Homemakers are invited. November 3 features Food Budget Planning Tips by Pat Noble. November 10 covers Slim by Calorie Trimming. The program is sponsored by Monroe Appanoose Lucas and Wayne County Extension Services with Inga Eddy and Jan Winslow coordinating. A 50 cent fee covers all recipes and materials.

County Extension Albia Iowa Southern Utilities Pat Noble Centerville Chariton Monroe Appanoose Lucas Wayne County Wome Inga Eddy Jan Winslow Fifty Cent Charge

Mystic guests highlight Moravia Rebekah meeting

Mrs Frank Wilson presided at the Moravia Rebekah lodge meeting with Mystic guests led by Mrs Seafia Kincade and Mrs Esther Medland presenting the traveling emblem in a formal ceremony. District delegate Leafia Kincade spoke on the state assembly and a plan was set to present the traveling emblem to another lodge. A birthday party for all members is planned for the November 9 meeting with an entertainment committee named.

Frank Wilson Moravia Rebekah’ Lodge Mystic Seafia Kincade Esther Medland Ruby Frost Helen Froa Jennie Brown Eva Reeves Leafia Kincade Rebekah Moravia Wilson Harold Burton Ivan Harsh Robert Foster Herb Boblenz Bette Vari Dorin Raymond Ashby Lula Hiatt

Governor Ray to Dedicate Continental Telephone Building

The Continental Telephone System of Iowa dedicates its new Knoxville headquarters on Friday Oct 30 with Governor Robert D. Ray speaking at a brief program and ribbon cutting. Open house runs 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Continental Telephone System of Iowa Iowa Knoxville Robert D. Ray Ray R. H. Dircks West Jackson Street West Ridge Towa Hawkeye State Fowler Bellamy Twin Cedars Continental Telephone System Continental Caribbean Iowa State Office Dircks

Daily Papers Endorse Kyl for Re-Election

All seven daily newspapers of the fourth congressional district endorse Congressman John Kyl for another term in the House. Editors named include The Centerville fowegian Robert K. Beck The Creston News Advertiser E. J. Van Nostrand Cedar Valley Times Winston Watson The Oskaloosa Herald James Lawrence Ottumwa Courier Al Effner Newton Daily News E. K. Shaw Marshalltown Times Republican Paul Norris.

Fourth Congressional District John Kyl House of Representatives The Centerville Fowegian Robert K. Beck Creston News Advertiser E. J. van Nostrand Cedar Valley Times of Winton Winston Watson Oskaloosa Herald James Lawrence Ottumwa Courier al Effner Newton Daily News E. K. Shaw Marshalltown Times Republican Paul Norris Kylis Congress

Oil Well Drilling Machinery Arriving Near Unionville

Moravia residents view arriving drilling gear for a site north of Unionville. A 45 ton, 600 horsepower diesel power unit has been moved to the location while the large pump and drilling tower await suitable road conditions for transport to the site.

Moravia Unionville

OFFICERS ELECTED AT ANNUAL YOUTH RALLY

The 4-H club youth rally at Centerville high school drew over 200 people on Monday. New officers named include president Barbara Zintz of Plano and Danny Jay of Moulton, vice presidents Glenda Davis of Moulton and John Sulser of Melrose, secretary Kayla McClurg Exline Phil Jones of Plano, historian Susan Dooley Centerville R2, and Bobbie Ritter Centerville R1. Speaker Bob Mick discussed his trip to the Netherlands.

Centerville Barbara Zintz Plano Danny Jay Moulton Glenda’ Davis John Sulser Melrose Kayla McClurg Exline Phil Jones Susan Dooley

County Legion and Auxiliary Meet in Mystic Dinner

Mrs Brishael Koffman hosted the joint county American Legion and Auxiliary meeting with coop dinner in Mystic Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs Mattie Harper National Membership chairman and county officers Mrs Koffman county president and Mrs Van Dorin county secretary treasurer. Lee Hiatt attended the dinner and the Legionaires meeting.

van Dorin Lee Hiatt Legionaires

Glen Kingery 75 Dies in Safford Arizona

Glen Kingery, 75, died at his home in Safford Arizona. He was the son of Sam and Eva Leonard Kingery, former Centerville resident, and a WWL veteran. Funeral services are pending. Athletic Promoters plan a meeting Monday evening, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school.

Glen Kingery Arizona Mattie Harris Centerville Safford Ariz Sam Eva Leonard Kingery Kingery Co. D WWL

Grace Circuit Moravia church calendar and events

The Grace Circuit of the United Methodist Church Moravia Grace presents Rev Thomas W Woodin pastor on sermon Gathe Wisdom Bible study series Old Testament prophets begins, Jr choir Thursday after school, Koinonia group Upper Room 7 30 p m, adult choir Thursday 7 30 p m, Sunday 6 00 p m, Charge Conference Nov 5 1970 7 30 p m Wesley Chapel election of officers reports and duties prescribed.

Grace Circuit The United Methodist Church Thomas W. Woodin Moravia Grace John Guthrey Koinonia Wesley Chapel Conium United Methodist L. B. Deedrick Donald Whitehead Salem WSCS

Wesley Chapel Conf Schedule at Grace Church

Virgil Dooley invites a Sunday 6:00 p.m. UMYF gathering at Grace followed by a 7:30 p.m. Bible study on Old Testament prophets. A conference will be held here at 7:30 with Dr. J Roland Crandall District Superintendent.

Virgil Dooley Grace J. Roland Crandall

Local Church Activities Schedule and Meetings

Fairview Church and nearby United Methodist and Nazarene congregations announce weekly services Bible study and prayer meeting times. Grace and Moravia locations host Sunday School worship and junior programs with evening evangelistic services and charge conferences upcoming. Dozens of church school superintendent names and pastors are listed for reference.

Halloween Masquerade Party At Feonium Church

A community Halloween masquerade party will be held at Feonium Church at 7:30 PM Saturday October 31. Attendees may come masked or unmasked and refreshments will be provided by the church.

Feonium

Thank you note from Floyd Aen to hospital supporters

Floyd Aen expresses gratitude for the cards flowers gifts and food received during his hospital stay and thanks everyone for their kindness and support.

Floyd Aen

Moravia High Elects Homecoming King Queen and Princes

Moravia high school selected homecoming king and queen at halftime of the Moravia Leon game. Seniors Bob Hiatt and Claudia Miller lead as king and queen, with seniors Randy Scott and Carolyn Faber as senior prince and princess. Junior Natalie Woodward and Rick Helmick, sophomores Fonda Dicks and Alvin Wood, and freshman Kathy Martin represent their classes. David Godby also chosen from the freshman class but not pictured.

Moravia High School Moravia-Leon Bob Hiatt Claudia Miller Carolyn Faber Randy Scott Randy Natalie Woodward Rick Helmick Fonda Dicks Alvin Wood Kathy Martin David Godby

Barbara Lewis Rites Held Sunday At Albia

Barbara Awauarney Lewis daughter of Donald and Mary Proctor Lewis was born Oct 14 1967 in Cedar Rapids and died Oct 23 1970 in Cedar Rapids at age 3 years 9 days Funeral services were at First Christian church Albia with Rev Donald Plum officiating Burial in Bethel cemetery The family thanks those who offered kindness and memorials to Barbie’s memory including Mr and Mrs Plum and the Lewis and Proctor families.

Barbara Awauarney Lewis Donald and Mary Proctor Lewis Cedar Rapids St. Lukes Hospital Timothy Gregory Clifford Lewis Eddyville Sam Proctor Unionville Archie Lewis Albia Rt. 5 First Christian Church Albia Donald Plum Geyer Plum Barbie Donald Lewis Timothy San Proctor Fanily Edna Wilson Dyphon Moulton Centerville Ephriam F Eldora Stocker Wilson Moravia Victor Dyphon Cheree Eldora Cheree Rhoads Owings Mills Sheila Martel Victoria Martel Chicago, Ill R. C. Wilson

Festival Dates Set and Executive Committee Elected

News from Moravia and surrounding areas reports the death of Edna Wilson Dyphon 78 of Moulton with services in Moravia. The Fall Festival executive committee elected Don Bolin and Francis Kincade, with Carl Tisue advancing to chairman. Festival dates set for Sept 9 10 11 1971 and finances show a balanced event with over 1000 memberships and merchant support. Discussions cover rain contingency moves to the high school gym and potential stage repairs or rebuilds for the community building. Plans for re scheduling Friday afternoon and earlier Saturday parade and entertainment are under review with Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative to align changes.

Don Bolin Francis Kincade Charles Turner Carl Tisue Jack Easter Fall Festival Association Booster Club Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative

Zell Pence of Wyoming Dies at 84 After Heart Attack

Zell Pence, 84, of Albin Wyoming, died unexpectedly Monday from a heart attack at his ranch after stopping a pickup. He was found slumped over the steering wheel. He leaves a wife, a son, a daughter, and many relatives. Services were planned for Cheyenne.

Zell Pence Albin Wyo

Local residents share visits and hospital stays

Mrs. Bill Steffen returned home after surgery at St. Joseph hospital Centerville. Families spent time at Jack Spencer home in Cheyenne and Grant Tadlock home in Granite City. Patty Hiatt entered Monroe County hospital Albia for treatment and returned to school. Carl Tisue and family hosted Sunday dinner with Lou Ellen Rowley. Birdie Main received visitors and assisted with city water hookup. Gus Luse is a pneumonia patient in Albia. Eddie Massman broke his right arm and was treated at Albia hospital. Rev Kenneth Maiti and son stayed one night at Forrest Main home in Rock Falls.

Bill Steffen St. Joseph Hospital Centerville John Spencer and Paul Spencer Jack Spencer Cheyenne Wyo Patty Hiatt Bob Hiatt Monroe County Hospital Albia Grant Tadlock Zell Callen Larry Tadlock Granite City Carl Tisue and Lou Ellen Rowley Gaylord Main Birdie Main Opal Vat Dorin Denise Gregson Kenneth Maiti Rock Falls, Jr Forrest Main

Girl Scout Meeting Note and Brownie Party Report

Ten girls attended the meeting on October 20. They discussed the tenth law and held a party for the Brownies on October 28 with three songs and a play performed by Julie Charity, Myra Turner, and Glenda Simpson. Robins Troop led by Myra Turner.

Girl Scout Julie Charity Myra Turner Glenda Simpson Robins Troop

Thanking All Who Remembered Me in Hospital

I am grateful to everyone who sent cards called and flowers during my stay at St. Joseph Hospital. Your kindness helped me through the days of my illness and recovery and is deeply appreciated.

Carda St. Joseph Hospital

Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF and AM

Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF AM set for Monday at 7 30 p m All members urged to attend Robert Potts W M presiding will discuss several important matters and request attendance by members

Antiquity Lodge No Af&am Robert Potts

Coulson Couple Welcome Son Marc Cameron in Fort Collins

Mr and Mrs Merrill Coulson of 1309 West Mountain Fort Collins Colorado welcome son Marc Cameron born October 22 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces Grandparents are Rev and Mrs Laurence Lehman of Roanoke Louisiana and Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson of 403 Riddle Drive Fort Collins Colorado.

Merrill Coulson W. Mountain Ft. Collins Colo Marc Cameron Laurence Lehman Roanoke Louisiana Cecil Coulson Riddle Drive

Are You One Of The Silent Majority

A political note urges voters to participate in the election, arguing the outcome will test the silent majority concept and shape the next decade of congressional boundaries and state governance. The piece stresses the impact of census figures on district lines and calls on citizens to vote on Tuesday.

Silent Majority Congress

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SCA Merle Prater Bill Riley Nellie Jolly van Benthuysen Mrs. Asterbilt Drenda Tubaugh Munro Murgastroyd Bill Adams Mookie Dallas McDanel Leonie Asterbilt Ruth Steenhoek Widow Lovelace Denise Godby Ida Rhinegold Cathy Cortesio Adam Akbart John Curtis Little Nell Carol Irelan Florett Linda Sheldon Ed Nelson Ed Wells Joe Murphy Mark Uhlenhake Rathbun Lake Eloise Gardner Lester Strunk Kenneth Coltrain Gov. Ray Kyl Fairview Church Lay Louder UMYF Church of the Nazarene J. Strong Larry Smith Salem United Methodist L. B. Deadrick Guy Argo MHS Barbara Lewis Pearl Gates of Pearl Caro
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