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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1969
Page
2
The article lists a school board election with Carl Tisue as the sole candidate for the single vacancy and mentions a town election set for Tuesday November 4 for the mayor and five councilmen. It also describes Mt. Pleasant’s growing black coal smoke from antique steam engines as a growing Midwest attraction, a promotion receiving cooperation locally.
Miss Hazel Hellyar writes about Salem events, Moravia ties, and a Derby Opera House program. The column mentions community shows, a large stationary engine, and praise for local youths amid broader concerns about rock music culture. Additional items list gatherings, visits, sales, and social visits from Albia to Ottumwa.
Mrs Mae McDonald was a six o clock dinner guest with Mintia Shoemaker Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz and also Mr and Mrs Gary Belzer were there for their anniversary. Mrs Eva Tucker was a guest at the Methodist church in Centerville Thursday evening at a C E A meeting. Guests Monday evening for sup
Social roundups recount visits and gatherings among the Argo and Hiatt families of Albia and surrounding areas. Mentions include Richard Coltrain, Dwight Hiatt, Vess Hiatt, Gary Argo of Des Moines, Harold and Mrs. Clark of New Sharon, Frank and Mrs. Spencer of Harvey, Theo Miller in Albia, Connie’s birthday party, Barker family in Arkansas, Eva Tucker at Norris Price home, Lake Goode visits with Clair McDanel, Mintin Shoemaker’s Albia trip, and various dinners and get togethers with Boblenz and McDonald households. The notes describe weekend and Sunday social activity across several households.
Mrs. Burdett Cox hosts and guests including Mr and Mrs Dale Cox and family and Mr and Mrs Roger Temple. The Coxes spent time with Gaylord Main and Opal Van lDerin. Dale Cox joined Saturday dinner with the Coxs. The group visited Chester Sanders, Ivan Harsh, Curtis Tomlin, and Gary Sacco with Dill and Lisa nearby.
Attendance at Sunday school numbered 17 with visitors Doyle Milburn and family. Denny Diehl of California is visiting his uncle and aunt Lynn Lemleys. Mr and Mrs Russell Shepard spent Tuesday evening at Jim Walkers. Mr and Mrs Leo Beaty of Ot
Thursday afternoon and weekend visits unite the Shepard family and relatives. Lulu Shepard marks 88th birthday with relatives attending dinners and suppers. Lains tour Badlands to Salt Lake City. Stewart attends Don McClanahan's mother’s funeral in Missouri. The group gathers at Delmont Moffitt, Old Thresher’s move, Hiner reunion, and multiple house visits in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee.
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