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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1967
Page
4
State Tax Commission researchers found a roughly 1000 dollar discrepancy in Moravia permit sales tax payments for the quarter. March 31, 1967 figures showed 4835.98 instead of 3832.79, which would adjust earlier reported declines in local retail sales.
List of cash contributors to the 67 Fall Festival includes Albia Centerville Moravia Ottumwa and several named businesses such as Coca Cola Bottling Co Pepsi-Cola Co Hawk Insurance Co and Towa Trust. Also names individuals like Loyd Carter Virginia Barbaglia and Gloria Cortesio among others appear in the donor list.
Moravia closed the fall season with four wins and three losses. In the sectional final, Moravia lost 2-0 to Moulton after a key rally in the bottom of the sixth. Purdum pitched for Moravia. The Moravia girls lost 11-10 to Twin Cedars after leading 10-8 entering the seventh. Shirley Helmick pitched for Moravia, Linda Hiatt homered and had three hits for Pat Judge. Basketball practice starts next week.
Rev Gene Matthews will speak as guest missionary at the Moravia Methodist Church on October 1 during the 11:00 a.m. service. A family co op dinner follows to meet Rev Matthews and his Korean wife who serves with the Methodist Board of Missions in Korea. He is on furlough after five years in Korea and the couple will share their work. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The exhibits at the Fall Festival industrial tent include Jack's Marine Lovilia Goode Seed & Feed Albcia Funk's Seed Corn Co Kirby Sweepers Max McAninch Jiffy Corner Virginia McDough Grismore's Sewing Machines Methodist Church W.S.C.S Appanoose Canver Society Democratic Women's Society Moorman's Feed Co Hellyer Bros Moows Seed Corn Van Dorin Implement Co Huber Saddle Shop Albis Town Southern Utilities Whitey's Body Shop Fitzsimmons International Albia Centerville LeRoy Brown Trailer Sales.
Field crop results list multiple first place winners with names and categories including Yellow Corn, Wheat, Oats, and Soybeans. Poultry honors feature Silver Spangler, Lyle Kehrberg, and others with top spots in hybrids and bird breeds.
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev T D Harsey observes World Wide Communion Sunday on October 1 with a sermon entitled Partakers of His Holiness. FAIRVIEW METHODIST and WESLEY CHAPEL METHODIST list service times and Sunday school, while MORAVIA METHODIST notes a missions service with guest speaker Gene Matthews, a missions fellowship dinner, and youth activities plus choir and study sessions.
The synopsized church schedule lists Nazarene services led by Rev E J Strong with Sunday School at 10:00 and Worship at 11:00 plus evening NYPS and Juniors and an evangelistic sermon at 7:45 and Wednesday prayer at 7:30. First Christian Church lists Rev Louis Schaffner as minister and Lois Fowler as superintendent with 9:30 Sunday School and Communion. aid meeting with Mrs Birdie on Wednesday afternoon.
Pastor Rev. kL Deadrick invites attendance at Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m and worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m features a large colored chart. A series on creation begins next Sunday evening addressing science and Bible questions. Attendance was 62 last Sunday. midweek prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday October 4.
Rev L B Deedrick leads worship at 9 30 a m with Edward McCord present Sunday school at 10 30 a m MYF meeting at 6 30 p m and chart study in Moravia at 7 30 p m
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner bought and moved into the house they bought from Mr and Mrs John Whicker, one block west of the Methodist church. Mr and Mrs John Kelly near Miller church on the Moravia Unionville road bought the Chas Quick property one block west of the bank and will move soon. The Kellys also bought the Murdy property at the southwest corner of the square and will rent after improvements. Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward bought the John Kelly farm near Miller church.
The 2 percent sales tax rises to 3 percent starting Monday, extending to many services except for doctors and lawyers. Local businesses are unsure how it applies, with insurance agencies uncertain and banks possibly charged. Advertising, new construction, and repairs will bear the new rate. the Union offers 3 percent charge cards and supplies.
The regular SCA meeting occurred September 25 with President Mrs. Imogen Tisue presiding. Rev L B Deedrick gave the invocation and special music was by Mrs Valera Guthrey and the grade girls. Kindergarten won attendance award. James Cobb spoke as clinician.
Mr and Mrs R S Faber attended a picnic at Riverview park in Ottumwa Sunday. Also present were Mr and Mrs R A Faber Dallas Faber and family Mr and Mrs Don Klampe and family Mr and Mrs Vaughn Faber and family Mr and Mrs Irvin Faber and family of Cedar Rapids Mrs Bruce Faber of Des Moines Mr and Mrs Wayne Harvey of Town City and Mrs Lucy Faber Harvey and granddaughter of Silver Springs Maryland.
Ottumwa editorial urges local citizens to seize lake tourism potential around Rathbun Reservoir. It touts small town initiative, singles out Darby Rathbun Mystic Moravia and Albia Centerville as places that could profit from year round attractions, crafts flowers and a model shopping center and creative lighting. A fountain display in Ottumwa could draw visitors and boost business.
Pam Robinson joined Judy Lockman for Monday supper while DeWayne and family visited Bill Robinson. Several families, including Mearl Walter, Hulton Yeager, Odile Clark and multiple Wilsons, gathered at Frank Wilson’s home Sunday. Gus Plannebecker returned from Peoria visit with Cecil Russell and Carl Plannebecker. Sylvan Van Dorin and Clay Cridlebaugh, from Tulsa, were weekend guests of Harry Woodward and relatives.
The Progressive Club met on Friday for a dinner party at the Carriage Light Inn in Albia. Nine members attended with two guests, Margery Tracy of Iowa City and Elena Schreiner of Livermore California.
Mr and Mrs Dean Wintermute of Millndyke Texas announce the birth of a son on September 19 1967. He weighed 3 pounds 8 ounces at birth and has been named Dohrman. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Veach former Mora of Phoenix. Mrs Wintermute the former Delma June Veach.
In the Boys In Service column Army Private Doyle C. Mericle aged 23 completed eight weeks of advanced infantry training on September 1 at Ft. Lewis Washington. He learned small unit tactics and fired weapons including the M 14 rifle the M 6 machine gun and the 34 inch rocket launcher. His wife Judy Kay Mericle lives in Monovia Iowa.
A sewing class will be held on Wednesday October 4 from 9 to 11 at the Maravia Multi-Purpose Center inside the American Legion hall. Home Economists Margaret Morden and Inga Eddy will lead. Women interested in attending should contact Briggy or One to discuss garments to be altered.
Moravia Mayor Lee Hiatt names Fred Cousins to be marshal succeeding Virgil Johnson who retired. Cousins takes office as Moravia’s new law officer.
The Udell Helping Neighbors club gathered at Goldie Hunt’s home on Sept 20 with twelve members and six guests. A cooperative dinner followed grace by Mark Weber. President Ruby Hedgecock led the meeting after an Angie Starcar game. Guests included Mrs Glen McDole Ollie Mofatt Carl Weber Lester Murdy Albert Burkland and Clarence Hunt. The next meeting is set with Marie Weber on Oct 18 and roll call will be a joke or trick that backfired.
Mr and Mrs George J Brozovich announce the engagement of their daughter Francine Ann to Dennis Ray Stickler son of Mr and Mrs Ray E Stickler. Francine a 1966 Moravia high school graduate and bookkeeper at Gambles. Dennis a 1967 Centerville high school graduate and employee at Baxter Lumber Company. No wedding date set.
Arlington and Galesburg residents gather for a family visit at Mrs. Charles Coffin and Clell’s home. Mrs. John Lovell, recently back from a seven month world tour, extends her stay. Other guests include Ted and Ira Wilson, Paul Miller, Mina Dowd, Ina Miller, Bill Lockman, Cliff Burger and families. Rhonda, Audrey, Shelia Dowd also attend. Mearl Walter attends horse sale with Loren Waller in Centerville.
A note of gratitude from Mr and Mrs Chris Bogert thanking Taylor for the lovely bathroom set and the wonderful supper at the Legion Home.
A reader thanks Dr Avera and the Monroe County hospice center Wilses wud stn for cure and kindness. The message also credits Kenneth Gerer’s ambulance service and friends for aid, with prayers from Rev Hersey and Rev Deedrick during recovery. Clarence Jubusan offers thanks.
The Adult Homemaking series starts Thursday Oct 5 at 7 30 pm in the high school. Six meetings explore making your kitchen modern, viewing it as the family heart and command post. Attend any or all sessions for ideas on improving home life.
Vess Hiatt reported the death of his daughter in law Mrs Dwight Hiatt in Las Vegas Nevada on Saturday from a heart attack. Born December 3 1910 in Monroe County she moved from Oskaloosa to Las Vegas six years ago. Survivors include husband Dwight a mother a daughter Mrs Connie Hensgel of Indian Springs Nev and four grandchildren. Services 1:30 PM Friday Humeston Funeral Home Albia with Pastor Donald Plum officiating. Burial Oak View Cemetery. Body arriving Albia today.
Monday evening the Rebekah lodge met for their regular meeting with Mrs. Glen Van Dorin presiding noble grand. Clara Ireland spoke on the founding of the Rebekah Degree and a poem was read. Reports covered the fall festival cake walk and refreshments were served by Mrs. Ralph Spencer and Mrs. Tom Pettibone. The October 9 committees were Mrs. Ivan Harsh and Mrs. Robert Foster.
Iowa Southern Utilities Co. won the bronze Oscar of Industry for its 1966 annual report in the Public Utilities Operating Electric under $40 million revenue class. Financial World announced the award at its 27th Annual Report Survey, with Nova Scotia Light and Power and Citizens Utilities in second and third. The presentation will be Oct 25 in New York City, with Gov. James A. Rhodes delivering the principal address.
The Clover Leaf club met at Joan Fetters's home on Wednesday September 20 with Mabel Moore Frank Tarbell Ferp Penfield Vera Bennett Verna McAninch and Kathleen Beaty of Centerville in attendance. Members socialized played games and enjoyed apple crisp ice cream coffee and nuts. The next gathering is planned for Vera Bennett's home on October 18 in the afternoon.
Morevia Saddle Club plans a regular meeting Thursday evening in October. Members refreshment committee includes Hellyer Bros., Lloyd Mobley, Ray Avera, and Guy Argy. The document lists club officers for 196d as a reflection of the year.
Carl Tisue was elected to the executive committee of the Fall Festival at a Tuesday meeting. Paul Spencer Jr becomes chairman with Delmar Dowd and Charles Turner as members, Lee Benz retiring. Festival dates tentatively set for September 12 13 14 next year. Mrs. Larry Brooks and Mrs. Lee Benz reelected secretary and treasurer. Brooks to head ticket sales, Spencer and Turner concessions, McDonough entertainment. A winter benefit project was discussed to offset rising costs of a free festival with no admissions.
The fall county American Legion and Auxiliary meeting for Appanoose County will be at the Moravia Methodist church on October 5 1967 with a 6 30 p m dinner served by church ladies. Auxiliary president Mrs Sherman Inns and county Commander Leon Kavzlarich will preside. guest district president Mrs Raynold Quist will attend. Members urged to attend and reserve dinners with Larry or Margaret Brooks or Genevieve Morgan before noon October 2.
Appanhouse County Farm Bureau Women organize a tour to Council Bluffs on Tuesday October 10 visiting the Iowa School for the Dead the Frito Lay plant the Christian Home and Gen Dodd's house. Bus leaves Centerville square at 515 am with reservations due by October 4 and open to non members.
Clarence Johnson, who suffered a heart attack six weeks ago, returned to his home Sunday from Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
Mr and Mrs W L Palmer visited Iowa City from Wednesday to Saturday for a hand injury check up after a fall. She underwent surgery Thursday and is improving.
All band members driving own transport must bring a written note from parents by Friday noon. If not using school transport, provide a parental excuse per policy. Bus departs school at $92.15, marching at 12 45 from Centerville Methodist Church, returns Centerville 3 30, arrives Meéravia about 4 00.
Band Mothers next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 4 at 1 45 pm. Members and officers are requested to attend.
I want to express gratitude to everyone who sent cards and visited me while I was in the hospital and after I returned home. Thank you for your kindness from Curg McGor.
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