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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1975
Page
4
Moravia’s Sheri Kaster held Seymour to 2 hits and fanned 9 as Moravia won 11-2 at Seymour. Bill McDanel led Moravia with 3 hits incl two triples while Sheila DuVall added a 2 for 3 effort with a triple. Junior varsity fell 8-7 after a late rally.
The Moravia Athletic Promoters are constructing a 14 by 20 foot concrete block restroom facility at Moravia schools at no cost to taxpayers. It will serve summer baseball, and baseball and football seasons with space for supplies and maintenance access. Volunteers including Donnie Bolin Gordon Massman Jeff C McDanel Rich Raymie Clell McDanel Junior Scott and Ron VanZante helped over Labor Day weekend.
Those helping Jesa Gladfelder celebrate his birthday Sunday at his son's home were Mr. and Mia, Gene Gladfelder from Lovilia, Mr. and Mrs, Dala Cox, Bryan, Marla, Kevin and Amy, Diane Gladfelder and girl friend Reta.
Moravia officials held a tense September session focusing on police duties and Pfeifer’s ticketing actions. County Sheriff Morrow and Attorney Drake criticized the marshal, with Drake suggesting dismissing Pfeifer’s tickets. Council pledged to seek cooperation and consider duty changes while addressing garbage service and street improvements.
Grace United Methodist Church hosts a fall dinner on Saturday September 13 with serving from 11 06 AM. Menu includes potatoes gravy tomatoes baked beans and rolls with coffee. Adults priced at 2 25 and children at 1 25.
Mayor Keith Chelsing proclaims July 3, 4 and 5, 1978 as Moravia official Bicentennial Days. A three day heritage celebration is planned with committees receiving a Bicentennial Flag and access to assistance funds. Preparations are underway and commemorative spoons are on sale with early heritage items sought.
Moravia Mohawks defeated Murray Mustangs 6-0 on Friday night in a defensive battle. Stuart McDanel intercepted a pass, Jeff McDanes scored on a dive, and Alan Fisue completed 5 of 8 passes while Jeff McDanel and Randy McDonough led the ground game with 80 and 74 yards respectively as Moravia begins Bluegrass conference play against Leon.
Valley Electric Cooperative will hold its annual meeting at Moravia high school on Saturday in conjunction with the Fall Festival. Elections for three board seats will feature incumbents Brown Vance and Moore. candidates are Brown Eddy Spaur Davis and Moore. Meetings start 10 am with a lunch 11 am to 1 pm, business session 1 pm, prize drawings, and stage entertainment as part of the festival parade.
The schedule lists school activities from Thursday September 11 through Saturday September 20. It includes magazine sales, dismissals at 1:00 p.m., no school on Friday, football games for Central Decatur and Wayne, Jr High football in Seymour, softball in Albia and Seymour, a board meeting at 7:30, a school employee potluck dinner, a Federal Land Bank dinner, band trips, and FFA participation at the Cattle Congress.
The 70th annual Fall Festival opens as election for mayor and councilmen looms on November 4. City Clerk Loyd Carter notes nomination papers available with a 5 pm deadline on September 25, requiring at least 10 qualified voters to sign and an affidavit of candidacy. Current officials are Mayor Keith Chelsing and council members Charles Turner Bill Burkland Dave Harris Paul Mihalovich and Paul Wilson. The festival features a beef barbecue, tractor pull, games, parades, an Army National Guard helicopter display, and 13 floats with multiple bands.
The school election turnout was light with 59 ballots cast on Tuesday. Carl Tisue was re-elected, receiving one write-in vote for Paul Mihalovich. Last year 95 voted for two seats, and in 1973 there were 311 ballots in a three way race.
In Service Ferlin McAlister 18 enlisted in the United States Army Tuesday Sept 2 He is the son of Mrs Bob Martin McAlister signed to join last March through its delayed enlistment program He will take basic training at Ft Knox Ky Upon completion he will be trained as an automotive repairman at Aberdeen Proving Grounds Md
Senior citizens menu lists meals for Monday September 15 with hamburger sandwich potato salad seven baked beans and dessert. Wednesday September 17 features liver and gravy mashed potatoes green beans salad and dessert. Friday September 19 offers macaroni casserole scalloped corn and salad dessert. Meals priced at $1.00.
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