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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
1
The 1969 Fall Festival concluded with lower exhibit entries in the community building and fewer horticultural displays in the industrial tent. A canning shortage is noted as a likely cause while the tractor pull impressed despite smaller crowds. The mechanical sled impressed and good weather helped, with expectations for more tractors next year.
A Saturday rain shifted the Accordian Aces to the high school gym where their performance impressed all ages. The group played pop, classical, and novelty numbers to a long standing ovation. The Fall Festival lead into preparations for Moulton’s Centennial and Jamboree, with the entire community joining in planning the weekend celebration.
Gladys Harsh reports on community gatherings in New Hope. Genevie Kaling and Bessie Donovan were supper guests for the Wood's 36th anniversary. Visits included Lynda Hollingworth and family who moved to Portsmouth Rhode Island. Additional guests and visits span Moulton Muscatine and Portmouth area residents through the weekend.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Huff who observed their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday afternoon. Attendees included many neighbors and friends as part of Salem social events.
Local residents report a large parade with many nice floats on Saturday while Mr and Mrs Lloyd Johnson and Mrs Roscoe Argo visited at the Robert Jennings home Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Harry Jennings were evening callers in the community social notes.
Residents report weekend visits as families including Logan Proctor and Cox circle gather with relatives. Several neighbors, including Scott Bradley and Tomlin family, share time visiting Mae Harper and others, with thanks to local hosts and friends across Union Township.
The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society met at the church basement on Sept 9. Fay Fenton led worship with a reading from 3rd Epistle of John and a poem "At My Door." Members shared Bible verses from the "Pearls of Promise." Plans outlined to send Congo quota, box packing for Home Mission and Our Home Boys, and to honor birthdays at Cenpervile. حضور
Rick Brown reports social visits in Des Moines with Mr and Mrs Bernard Walters and family. Wayne Christy and family spent Wednesday evening at the Fred Christy home. Earl Albertson and Sibyl Tissue hosted Friday gatherings and other unspecified events.
Church notices show services for Church of the Nazarene and Salem United Methodist with Sunday School at 10 and 11 and worship at 11 and 7 30 respectively. Wednesday prayer and Bible study plus Singspiration and evangelistic sermon portions are listed, with announcer invites and a sermon topic “The Power of the Kingdom.”
Schedule of worship services Sunday school and choir practices at Wesley United Methodist and Fairview Church. Koinonia and MYF meetings in the Upper Room. Boy Scouts Court of Honor and First Christian Church activities listed with times and leaders.
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