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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1968
Page
4
All adults and parents of boys ages eight to eleven are invited to a Cub Scout Pack 40 meeting on Thursday September 26 at 7 30 p m in the Grace United Methodist church basement seeking adult leaders and parent involvement.
An advertising pitch extols homemakers to upgrade to electric cooking and clothes drying. It touts beauty, cooler kitchens, precise heat, cleanliness, and self cleaning ovens. It also highlights flameless electric washers and dryers for convenient placement and time savings, urging readers to visit local dealers.
Band Mothers will meet October 2 at 1 30 PM at the High School. The small gathering invites all mothers to attend and support band activities.
Message to all current and former Iconium Christian church members invites a church picnic Sunday to decide the fate of the church building contents and lot. Proceeds from the ruins will go to the schoolhouse for engineering.
A bridal shower for Diane Judge was held Tuesday evening in Grace Methodist church basement. About sixty five guests attended games and gift opening for Miss Judge who becomes Mrs Ron Woodward after the Sept 21 wedding at St Marys church in Centerville.
Lt. Charles W. Brownfield Jr. USNR received the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V” for his work with the Civic Action Section at Danang Vietnam from June 1967 to May 1968. He led planning for major programs such as a Village Assistance Team and low cost homes for returning Vietnamese servicemen, improving Vietnamese American relations.
The Udell Helping Neighbors club met on September 18 at Goldie Hunt's home. President Ruby Hedgecock led the business following a bountiful co op dinner. Roll call on A Vacation Experience noted travel increases and the minutes from August were read and approved.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Cridlebaugh of Sacramento California were weekend guests at the Win Woodward home. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Frank Heckmue Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward A hk Feoton Richard Pauley Wess Bratt Rev IB g Sureng and Lloyd McDanel.
The Moravia Booster Club sponsored a six page folder with a Rathbun Lake map and lake information, plus Moravia community pages. Folders are available from booster members, local businesses, Moravia Union office, or Moravia Bank. Front page proclaims Moravia as the heart of the Rathbun Lake area and invites living, working, and playing there.
The Moravia Rainbow Girls held elections at their regular meeting electing Ruth Johnson as Worthy Advisor Norma Faber as worthy associate advisor Debbie Mullins as Charity Joyce Stocker as Hope and Sally Martin as Faith Installations are planned for October 5 with appointive officers to be named later.
The Wil Rog Mor Post 407 American Legion Auxiliary met at Unionville Legion hall with 14 members. President Mrs Lucille Alden presided as county president Mrs Ellen Davis announced committees for the October 7 meeting at United Methodist church Unionville. Gold Star mothers honored at a six thirty cooperative supper. four Gold Star mothers in the unit. Moravia Mystic Moulton Centerville Unionville units named salads desserts vegetables meat rolls coffee and dishes. A short program was planned by Mrs Frata Purdum and Mrs May Belle Brain. Prayer by chaplain Mrs Goldie Hunt.
The ETC club opened its season at Ellen Paxston home with eleven members present. Members answered roll call by singing a line of a youth song. Aleafa Hiatt won the dour prize. Rock games yielded prizes for Blanche Kincade and Louemma Palmer. Refreshments included cake ice cream nuts and coffee.
The Progressive Club met at the Carriage Light Inn for a seven o'clock dinner on Friday September 20. Program books for the new year were distributed and a short business meeting preceded the dinner.
Moravia's Information and Referral Center coordinates veteran, training, and youth programs including VCC, MDTA, NYC, Job Corps, OJT, and Employment Service. October activities feature senior citizens, teen girls, Mother's Club, cake decorating, crafts, sewing, and pre school groups. Center hours are weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM. all residents invited to participate and discuss opportunities.
Rev. Charles Childress missionary to Quatemala will speak at the Nazarene Church Thursday evening at 7 30 September 26 He will be here one night only and the public is invited to share this special service with us
Rev L B Desdrick leads services including 10 a.m church school and 11 a.m worship with a 7:30 p.m evening session concluding a three part Tribulation message. Bible study at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and WSCS meet Sept 26 at the Moravia church with a 9:30 a.m worship and 10:30 a.m church school the next day.
The Grace Circuit of the United Methodist Church presents sermon There Are Giants in the Land by Rev Thomas W Woodin. Moravia Grace fire side notes include church school at 10 am worship at 11 am and upcoming EMV program and MYF meetings. Parish notices list services and classes at Wesley Chapel Fairview and other local congregations with schedule details.
The Moravia Cheerleaders and Band express gratitude to everyone who supported their Fall Festival fundraising project, noting it was a great success thanks to community help and participation.
Mrs Jagice Moore and Mrs Ethel Fenton hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Gerald Argo at Mrs Fenton home. Linda McAnineh and Vera Bennett won prizes. Mrs Argo received many gifts as attendees listed include Vera Moore Helen Jessie Linda McAnineh and many more. Refreshments included angel food cake ice cream coffee punch mints and wafers.
Department of Public Instruction sponsors a school workshop for cooks with one session in Moravia on October 31 for Monroe Wapello Appanoose and Davis counties.
Miss Sharon Sue Rountree daughter of Dr and Mrs Wiley Rountree of Dallas Texas left September 7 for a year in London England to complete her doctorate She is being sent by the International Rotarian Club She is the granddaughter of Mrs Fancheon Winsler
Maxine Johnson earned a 4.00 GPA and an A average as she was named to the Dean's List for the summer quarter at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson.
Jennie Gillaspie and Francis Pulver united in marriage September 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Baptist church in Monroe. Rev. Wayne Anderson officiated with Rev. Verlin Pulver assisting in a double ring ceremony. The couple, joined by their children and a few friends, will reside in Mouree. Becky Anderson played the organ and Mrs. Anderson sang two hymns.
Mo ravia Rebekah lodge held Monday evening with 13 present led by noble grand Helen Leo Stocker. Cake walk proceeds totaled 56 25 from the fall festival. Members were urged to attend Bloomfield Rebekah Lodge Centennial on Sept 29. Birthday party for July August September honored Helen Lou Stocker Elsa Delong Ruth Wilson and Genevieve Morgan with small gifts. October 14 meeting time changed to 7 30 with lemon cake coffee and mints served by Mrs Palmer and Genevieve Morgan.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Grace Church parlors on Wednesday to discuss minutes treasurer's report and a program on The American Woman in 1968. Twelve ladies attended with hostesses Verna McDonough and Ethel Gardner.
Mearl Walter was brought home to recuperate from a weeks illness after being at St Joseph hospital in Centerville.
Mrs Wilbur Miler is discharged from St Joseph hospital in Cemierville after a medical stay of two weeks. Her release follows a period as an in patient and marks a return home.
Moravia Mohawkettes beat Seymour 11 to 1 as Lou Ellen Rowley pitched and Beth Steenhoek relieved. Linda Hiatt hit a homer, Vickie Van Dorin posted two triples, Steenhoek two singles. Moravia to face Eddyville next, Twin Cedars routed Blakesburg 13–0 and Pella Christian defeated Moulton-Udell 14–2.
About 85 people attended the first SCA meeting of the season held in the high school gym despite bad weather. Betty Charity presided, Janice Moore read May minutes, and Lou Walker spoke on football with Tommy Brownlee showing equipment. Rev. Lobb gave a short meditation and prayer, followed by refreshments served by local volunteers.
Mrs. Tom Shrader of Des Moines spent Thursday to Sunday with her mother Mrs. Glen Van Dorin and family. Des Moines resident Jim Kearney visited Mrs. Glen Van Dorin and dined with the Hiatt family. The Main family hosted overnight guests in Lomax and Fairfield. Frail and varied social visits include travelers to California, hospital discharge news, and numerous local callings among the Walter, Van Dorin, and_related households.
The Thorpe Well Co of Des Moines drills a 2400 foot well toward the Jordan vein for New Moravia. Cement plug at 1920 feet, 1166 feet of 5% inch casing and 775 feet of 8 inch casing. Welded 900 feet of pipe, grouting to start next week, 72 hour set, test pumping in about two weeks to determine capacity and prepare for mains connection.
Moravia Mohawks suffered a 33-0 defeat at Lacona against Southeast Warren Friday night. Key injuries hampered Moravia with Bill Ward out early on an ankle injury while Merlin Neer led SE Warren with multiple run scores. Rod Purdum top tackler for Moravia with 17 stops as the Mohawks regrouped for next week's home game versus Seymour.
Moravia booster club members, dubbed the Booster Elles, outline a newcomer welcome effort. The project invites local visits, literature on area services and schools, and coordination with area Indies to help new residents become acquainted. Plans include inviting local businesses to offer sample services and incentives to encourage visits and support from households.
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