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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1967
Page
4
Roy A. Elswick and wife will celebrate their golden wedding Sunday September 17 at Kendall Place Albia with a 12 30 family dinner and open house 2 30 to 4 30 for friends. Their children are Donald Richard Helen Bart let and eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren attend.
James Wilson, a patient at Ottumwa Hospital since August 28, underwent skin grafting surgery on Tuesday to remove a cast from his foot after an injury in July when he was caught in a rotary baler. He hopes to return home by the weekend.
Mr and Mrs Harold VanDorin of Amana Iowa spent Saturday night at the Glen Fowler home following attending the Joanne Main Roger Temple wedding in Unionville Iowa.
Miss Joanne Main of Ames married Roger Temple of Gilbert in a double ring ceremony at Unionville Methodist Church. Officiated by Rev Bill Richardson, the event drew 150 guests with music by Mrs Joe Wilson and a floral display of white gladiola and lilies. The bride wore a Chantilly lace satin gown. attendants wore royal blue satin. Reception followed with cake by Mrs David Carter and guest book by Miss Tody Boyer. The couple, graduates of Moravia and Gilbert schools, will reside at 521 West Fifth Boone after a Jamaica trip.
Mr and Mrs Glen Van Dorin announce the engagement of their daughter Marsha Day to Thomas E Shrader son of Mr and Mrs Paul Molstad of Mankato Minnesota Miss Day is a Moravia Community high school graduate Mr Shrader recently completed four years of Navy service and was discharged August 31 on the U S S Duncan No definite wedding date set
Mr and Mrs Ernest Underwood announce the marriage of their son Dennis to Linda Stapp daughter of the late Everett and Mrs Stapp of Columbus Junction. The couple wed Sept 2 at West Ave Baptist Church Burlington and plan to reside in Burlington where Dennis is bardering.
Moravia Saddle Club members announce a fun night on September 21 at the club arena. Riders are urged to bring their horses and keep them tame for the event.
Julia Beal, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beal of Route 1 A'bia, finished nine weeks of advanced infantry training at Fort Gordon Georgia. Her final week included guerrilla warfare drills and simulated Vietnam conditions with stealth raids and counterattack exercises. Training covered secure movement, weapon handling, and field tactics with small unit operations and basic assault drills.
Pastor L B Osedrick invites at 9 a.m Sunday School and 11 a.m worship. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. uses a large chart to present rightly dividing the word of truth and begins the creation story as science and Bible align. Last Sunday attendance was 50. prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
A compact notice lists worship times Sunday schools and youth groups for Teenium Moravia Grace and Wesley chapels along with First Christian and Church of the Nazarene details. It notes guest speaker Rev Mrs Weathers from Moulton and various meetings and choir practices at several churches.
Mr and Mrs Keith Zellers of 221 St Adella Ottumwa Iowa celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept 24 with an open house from 2 to 5 pm Their marriage occurred Sept 20 1917 at the home of Mrs Claude Norton Moulton officiated by Rev Ward They are parents of Elizabeth Donna and Marcia and have six grandchildren
Cyril McGanell returned home after major surgery and a four week stay at St Joseph hospital to recuperate.
A thank you note expresses appreciation for flowers and cards received during a recent bereavement. It credits Carlotta Stocker, Ben French, and Gayle Huds for providing Sunday meals. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Clayworth and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Clayworth.
The Methodist Church ladies offer a noon Saturday dinner during the Fall Festival on Sept 18. Menu includes Roast Beef and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Cabbage, Salad, Rolls and Jelly, with Tea or Coffee. Price is 1.40.
Dale Jones announces the 1967 68 ASC community committeemen election to be held Tuesday September 19 from noon to 3 p.m. at listed polling places. Ballots will be publicly tabulated at polls after closing. Nominees are named for Chariton Douglas Independence Union Taylor Monroe Jackson Urbana and Monroe County sections with multiple candidates per township.
Mrs. Hattie McCloud arrived at her Moravia home Saturday to recuperate after illness. Mrs Alta Main of Centerville is visiting for a few days with her. She had been a patient at Monroe county hospital in Albia with her daughter Mrs Helen Homerine.
Timmy Kaster son of Mr and Mrs Veril D Kaster of Clinton is a patient at the Children's hospital in Iowa City. He is undergoing treatment and will remain there for some time.
Miss Maribeth Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Johnson cried as she began studies at Humbolt Travel Institute in Minneapolis Minnesota on Monday September 12 She is a 1967 Moravia Community High School graduate.
Carol Calhoun of Albia and Ellen Cooper of Moravia will represent Monroe county 4-H clubs in four demonstrations at the Ute National Dairy Cattle Congress from September 23 to October 1 in Waterloo.
Rainbow Girls host a cane walk Friday evening during the Fall Festival. All Masoni¢ members and Eastern Stars are urged to bring cakes for the event.
Janet Schneider of Knoxville underwent major surgery at Monroy County Hospital in Albia on Friday.
A brief, grateful message thanks everyone for calls cards and letters and prayers after a loss. The sender and Mrs Deed express blessing and appreciation for the community’s sympathy and support.
A large turnout occurred as 330 people voted for two school board members, up from last year by 109. District 1's Karl Rowley led with 168 votes and District 3's Richard Harrington had 137. County Board of Education member Guy Argo received 317 votes, and Percy Norris won 285 for Area 15 Tech School Board amid a late rush especially between 5 and 7 PM.
Town voters face November 7 elections with a full slate of candidates. Nomination papers are filed through October 10 with the town clerk, who reports local officials including council members and mayor on the ballot. Nomination forms are being prepared and filed in advance of a tight deadline.
MUS girls lost a game at Eddyville Thursday night 114 but won their game with Moulton here Monday evening 6 4. Lou Ellen Rowley and Shirley Helmick pitched for Moravia High School girls. Moravia boys beat Moulton 11 2 Monday evening with Gary Tisue on the mound.
Claude Underwood received a 50 year Certificate of Unionville Masonic Lodge at a Thursday meeting in Unionville No. 119 He began his Masonic path with a third degree on August 20 1917 and has served as Worshipful Master for much of his 50 years of active membership He and Mrs Underwood are set to receive 50 year memberships in the Order of the Eastern Star next year.
A bridal shower for Joanne Main of Ames was held at the Joe Wilson home on Tuesday September 5 with twenty four attendees. Pencil games organized by Becky Wilson saw prizes awarded to Mrs. Ronnie Van Zante and Mrs. Dwight Harrington. The gift table featured navy blue and white decorations as Joanne opened gifts assisted by Trudy Boyer and the Wilson sisters. Refreshments were provided by Joe Wilson Myrtle Harrington and Becky Wilson, co-hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Fred Hrain of Chugwater Wyn came last weekend to visit his sister Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson and to attend the Fall Festival.
Richard Helmick was brought home Tuesday from St. Joseph hospital in Centerville to recover from a fractured left leg sustained in a fall on Sunday.
Homecoming at Miller Church on Sunday September 17 with a basket dinner at 1:00 pm and a program at 2:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
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