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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
4
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rowley Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tisue and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tisue attended graduation ceremonies in Des Moines. Lou Ellen Rowley Tisue graduated with highest honors as one of four straight A students in a class of 264 graduates.
Wm. Mark Van Zante left Des Moines by plane Tuesday after four weeks with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Zante. He spent a few days with friends in San Diego and Long Beach, California, then will report for duty on the destroyer escort USS Whipple (DE 1065) home ported in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
As of press time no nominations had been filed for mayor or council seats. Most current council members are expected to run again, while Rex Angel has declined another term. Nomination papers for Margaret Brooks as town clerk are filed, with a deadline of Tuesday Oct 5 for the election on Monday Nov 4.
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs Harold Burton presiding in the absence of the noble grand Mrs Frank Wilson. The secretary read Mason City news and a Genevieve Morgan thank you. Sadie Railing was reported improved. An invitation from Moulton for Oct 7 Harvest Gathering. Mrs Hudgens to discuss Rebekah Degree at Oct 11 meeting at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments served during social hour.
The Progressive club began the year with a meeting at Bertha Broshar's home. Two bridge tables produced winners Mrs. Raymond Ashby a guest, Mary Ward and Garnet Brain who took prizes. Also noted are visits from Mrs. Amos McGrighy of Pueblo Cola and several local dinners.
Norma Clayworth and Craig Miller exchanged vows Friday September 24 at Udell Brethren Church in an evening ceremony. Rev Edward West officiated as the couple, both from local families, commenced their married life in Fairfield after a reception and wedding party attire featuring blue and white accents.
Rev Thomas W Woodin leads Holy Communion and worship services at Moravia with church school at 10 30 am junior choir after school and district missions work. Youth rally at Mystic United Methodist Church and evening service at Salem. Choir practice Monday sub district youth counselor meeting Wednesday and parish Bible study and ministries council at Salem.
Saiem United Methodist Guy Argo charges church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m district school of missions training for pastors and leaders 6 00 p m UMYF invites youth to Mystic U M Church hayride weather wear warm clothing evaluation and classes times and dates for a Lab School for all teachers October 8 9 10 with specific arrival times and Sunday morning service and evaluation details
Date lineups for Church of Nazarene led by Pastor D R Uhles include Sunday October 3 with 10 am Sunday School and Bible Study, 11 am worship, 7 pm youth hour and evangelistic Gospel hour led by Natalie Woodward and Leila Woodward. Wednesday October 6 at 7 30 pm missionary meeting chaired by Marion Woodward. Transportation line lists a phone number 724 3643. Without Christ we cannot succ eed, with Him we cannot fail.
Rev L B Beedrick and Pastor Donald Whitshead announce worship at 10 30 am on Sept 30 with Church School and W S C S at the church Thursday Sept 30 at 1 20 pm. A collection of thirty dollars was noted for the service.
Opal Cox sincerely thanks everyone for the cards flowers and gifts received during her hospital stay. She specifically praises Dr. Avera and nurse's aides for care.
Anliq and AM will hold a regulet at FSG pm Witla. A reperk Gh geal providing i Phendet uert Pobts Wid.
The Moravia Garden Club hosts its annual flower show on Saturday October 2 at Moravia Community High School. Entries are welcome Saturday morning from 7 30 to 10 00 with judging at 10 30. An Arboreal Award is new in the horticulture division for shrubs and trees. The 1 00 p m open program features Mrs Alice Anderson of Laurens as master judge and demonstrator on Christmas decorations using plant materials. She will interpret the Christmas Story in floral arrangements and has lectured across the Midwest. A tea follows the program.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Woodward of Cameron Missouri hosted Marion and Natalie Woodward. Numerous weekend visitors included Paul Phillips of Moline Illinois Bess Everman of Centerville E H Knudsen of West Des Moines and Richard Veach of Ottumwa. Des Moines residents Aziz George Watson and Stacy Vin cent and Gayla Vin cent joined the gathering at Guy Vincent’s home. Karen and Stacy planned a week in Moravia with friends. J H Butler of Winfield Kansas visited Marshall Perry’s home midweek. Blanche Kincade Mina Reichart Ruth Davison and Margaret Kincade met Karl Rogers family of Atheny in Derby for a smorgasbord dinner.
The Moravia Athletic Promoters will meet Monday evening October 4 at 7 30 at the high school.
Taylor Aid will hold a regular meeting with Luis Wilson on Friday. Officers will be elected and all members are asked to bring a gift to reveal capsule friends.
Mr and Mrs Larry Martin announce the birth of daughter Lane Kaye on Friday September 24 at St Joseph hospital Cefterville. Baby weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and has a sister Laura Kaye. Grandparents listed include Mr Max Martian Moravia Mrs Charles McCutrey Perry and Mr Boyd Carpenter Stoux Cette Rirs plus other relatives.
Moravia Mohawkettes reach district play by winning the Eddyville sectional semi final 7 3 over Melcher Dallas and then fall 6 2 to Eddyville in the finals. Vicki Van Dorin pitches through the run, with Paula Unlenhake and Sally Martin keying the offense. Fonda Dicks and Diana Kelley hit triples, Janiece Tubaugh adds a double.
The Moravia Rainbow Girls met Monday evening at seven o'clock with Pam Lockman guiding as worthy advisor. Grand officer Grand Nature Marilyn Coates of Corydon was escorted to the East and presented. Mrs. Coates, Corydon assembly Mother Advisor, and three advisory board members attended. After business a social hour followed with cookies and cold drinks served by Mrs. Dick Johnson.
Mark French son of Mr and Mrs Bill French spent from Wednesday to Monday in the Blank Memorial hospital at Des Moines undergoing tests and treatment. He will return Friday for more tests.
The junior high football team will host Eddyville junior high here at 4 20 after school Tuesday. They were defeated by Eddyville 20 to 8 in the last three minutes of play Tuesday September 21.
A Fall Festival planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening October 5 at the community building. Residents and organizers are invited to discuss event details, volunteer roles, and setup.
The Conservation Commission released three tiles south of Udell on Tuesday afternoon as part of a push to stock the area with 3000 pheasants. Local officer Mark Uhlenhake assisted in trapping adults last winter and guiding the release to boost the population while preserving wild behavior. The effort aims to improve hunting prospects and establish a self sustaining pheasant population in the region.
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