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LIVE WORK AND PlAV IN HEART Of THE NORTH SHORE AREA RATHBUN LAKE of Rothbun iakt Area NION Alice Kaster 7-29-78 Volume 76 Moravia, Iowa, Thursday, May 19,1977 Number 20 Hoffman, 49 Services Tuesday Keith LeRoy (Jack) Hoffman, 49, of east of Moravia, was dead on arrival at the Monroe Cnunty Hospital early Sunday morning, apparently the victim of a heart attack. He was born.in Monroe county Jan. 5, 1928, the son of Robert and Laura Newman Hoffman. He farmed in the Moravia area, was a member of the American Legion and served in the U. S.

Army dur- the Korean conflict. Surviving are his widow, Deena Lee Robertson Hoffman; two sons, Dale of- Blakesburg and Dan at home; two daughters, Danita and Donna, both at home; one grandson; five brothers, Robert of Des Moines, Leo and Harold both of of Hill City, and Ralph of Centerville; and one sister, Mrs. Vivian Andrews of Moravia. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m.

at the Turner Funeral Home in Moravia, with Revs- Dean Gary and James Schweizer officiating. Burial with military rites by Unionville American Leg- Jon Post was at the Moravia Hillcrest cemetery. JEFF KIRSTEIN BREAKS LEO ON SKATE BOARD Jeff Kirstein of Des Moinas, 11 old son of John and Nancy (Boblenz) Kirstein, broke his left leg in three places in a skate-board mishap. His grandmother, Mrs. Herb Boblenz spent Sunday to Tuesday at the Kirstein home.

Keith Dinsmore Planning for Union Publication Starting June 2nd Issue by Keith Dinsmore As Gladys Harsh was introducing me to some new friends in iMora'via Monday afternoon, one lady looked at me with a grin and said, "So you're the one who's going to take Ray and Kate's place." "No ma'am," I answered, "we're- just going to try to keep the Union going." No one is going to be able to take the place of the Dhoritys, who have published your hometown newspaper for the past 28 yea;" Our aim is merely to see that Moravia does not join the growing list of small towns without a newspaper. That isn't always easy these days, with rising production costs, shopper competition for the advertising, "and fewer business houses in some small towns. But it can be done and we believe that Moravia's future is worth investing in. Although I was born and raised in Fremont and now make my home there, I do have some roots in Appanoose County. My late great- great-grandfather was Henry Clay pioneer preacher, lawyer and orator who was chaplain of the U.S.

Senate over a century ago. The town of Dean was named for him. But there are a lot of people I haven't -met yet in the Moravia community and I look forward to correcting that over the next few weeks. The Union office will remain at its same familiar location although it may seem more confusing than usual the next few weeks. We'll be constructing layout cabinets Mr.

and Mrs, Robert Luse Will Observe 74th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, May 29th Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luse will observe their 74th wedding anniversary; at the Lester Strunk home, Sunday, May 29th. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with Robert and Glennie Luse, on their 74tli wedding anniversary, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Strunk home. They request no gifts.

Robert and Glennie were married May 31 at the home of J. M. Hixson, near Walnut City, by Dan Hastings. Open House To Honor 30th Anniversary Of Mr. and Mrs.

Vaughn Faber, Sunday, May 29 Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Faber of rural route, Blakes- Lurg will note their 30th wedding anniversary with the family celebrating open -house on Sunday, May 29, at 1:30 p.m. at the Blakesburg Community building. Vaughn Faber and Patricia Stevens were married May 28, 1947, in Troy, Kan.

They have made their home on a farm near Blakesburg, farming the past 30 years. They are the parents of ten children. They are Diann Richmond of Albia; Mrs. Steve (Cathy) Bartleil of Albia; Doug Fttbw, Biaktsburg; Mrs. G.eiit: (Carolyn) Hunter of Drakesville; Dennis Faber, Ottumwa; Mrs.

Jack (Cheryl) Mania, Eldridgc-, Mrs. Tom (Cindy) Shepherd, Aitutua; Becky. Trivia uiid Lisa al home. There are uiue gnuidch KEITH DINSMORE and moving in same typesetting quipment that looks like overgrown typewriters. The pages will all be made up lere by Union staff members, then printed on a large offset press.

When I came back to Iowa from Missouri four, years ago, it wms 'or the purpose of helping to main- air a few hometown newspapers sharing expensive, typesetting equipment and other production unctions. I know that Ray and Kate's primary concern has been to see that VIoravia has a newspaper for many to come and we will do bur to see that this wish is ful- illed. A town without a newspaper ealry- misses it and we will hope earn your confidence in the weeks ahead. We believe that Moravia deserves to have a good newspaper as in the past and will to provide it. We're glad that the Dhoritys will be around with the job print- ng business to keep us straight.

know that they'll be a big help the new Union staff. Above all, we recognize that the Union is YOUR newspaper and ve want you to b2 proud of it. Those of us responsible for producing it are merely your stewards. DAN SPEARS TO NOTE 35th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs.

Dan Spears of Lovilia will observe theif 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 29th, with a family dinner. Daniel Lloyd Spears and Frances E. Tisue were married May 31, 1942 at Unionville, by Rev. Swan. They have macla their home in Hilton vicinity, Rose-Hill for two years, and in their present home near.Lovilia for the past 22 years Dan works at the Maytag plant at Newton and farms, Frances is a Homemaker of the Department of Social Services at Albia.

They are the parents of Dennis at home, Benny of Monroe, la. Kenneth of Melcher, and Mrs Mike (Connie) Haluska of Kirks ville, Mo. There are four grand daughters. SALLY MARTIN RECEIVES WESLEY AN SPORTS AWARD Sally Martin received a fourth year sports award at Iowa Wes leyan College. The spring sports banqufit was held May 9th at Mt Pleasant.

Sally was captain of the softbal team, and also rectived the Mos Valuable Player award. DAVID GODBY GRADUATES, AT NORTHEAST MISSOURI In May Gth graduation cere monies at No'theast Missour Staff UniVL-isity in Kirksvillg David G.xlby of Moravia receivec a bachelor's degree. School Calendar Friday, May 20 5th grade Curydou; 7th and 8th grades Ues Monday, May 2H 6th grade Iowa City; awing choir concert S.uO p.rn. Wednesday, May 25 Schuc. dismissed at 11:30, last day schoool.

Thursday and Friday, May 26 27 Teachers' workshop. Birth Mr. and Mrs, David Ahee of Lii coin, arc ihe proud parent oi a baby girl, born May 10, Sh weighed 7 ito. 02,, and has bet aaintsd Nicole Jcatittu-- She is we! coined by act sifttt-r Traccy. GruauJpaienu aic Mr.

and Mrs. Oon Ahcc of Uniutuiile and Mf. and Mrs Juhn Kucitmg uj Leonard Bettis Injured Tractor Accident. The Moravia fire department vas called about 9:30 a.m. Satur- 'ay morning to give a helping hand the Leonard Bettis farm, 2 mile south of the Hilton churclt.

Bettis was pinned beneath his ractor when it overturned, and it ook almost three-quarters of an lour for Moravia and Albia rescue units to remove him. He is said to iave been driving in a field back of the house, pulling a wagon with hay rack, when it either lipped out of gear or the brakes ailed, rolling backward over an embankment and into a ditch. Riding on the wagon were Joel Tix. 29, of Waterloo, and his 8 ear old daughter. The daughter, Shelly, was thrown off the wagon vith minor injuries, Trix was taken the Monroe County hospjtal for reatment and released.

Bettis, 56, is said to have suf- 'ered a fractured pelvis, and is in satisfactory condition at the hospital in Albia. School Awards Presented for '76-77 Year Gas Rebate Coming; Also Another Raise Natural gas of Iowa Southern Utilities Co. will receive a refund on service bills starting ater this month; the mailings will also include notice of a 4 per cent increase in the; cost of natural gas, was announced today. Don Hood, Iowa Southern manager, said customers who are served from the Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline Ca line will share approximately in refunds. Residential customers who used 100 Ccf.

of nitural gas in April will receive a jjf4.9$ credit on bills delivered aftet May 23. Refunds will vary in amount. Mr. Hood explained that Iowa Southern is passing through a refund made to it by Michigan-Wisconsin. The pipeline refund stem- iied from a curtailment of service ast year and the settling of two rate cases.

4 Meanwhile, las put anothjr.wholesaie gas price acrease into effect Iowa Southern will pass the 4 percent increase along to its customers with- -ui profit to Southern. ISO last "pftssKi'dL a pipeline cost 'ncrease along to its customers in Pecewber. During the past year natural gas costs have increased about 18 per cent for residential customers. This means that customers who paid approximately $20 for residential service last May will pay approximately $24 for the same age this May. Tha Iowa Southern offici po-nted out that sharply rising gas icfs are being caused mostly by gas being in limited supply.

He poted that natural gas sup plies a third of the nation's energy needs but that it comprises only 4 percent of the country's energy reserves. SUPPORT GAINING FOR TENNIS COURT The project for a surfaced rec reational area in the Moravia park has gained some local interest anc support. A group from the Moravia schoo' faculty report they would like to help add finances to the projec if it can be enlarged and develops into a tennis court. It is though other individuals or organizations many too like to help pro ject become a reality. Councilman Bill Burkland says they will hold up final plans fo the present to see if still others are interested.

Any person group interested can contact Burk land. Local News Mrs. Mae Harper was taken tl Hospital in Center viil- after falling an breaking her hip. Sh-e underwen surgery Tuesday and is in satis factory condition. DAVID HAVARO BREAKS LEG WHEN HORSE FALLS David Havard, sun of Mr.

an Mrs. Dun Havani, is patient a iht St. Joseph Hospital in Centei viHe with a broken leg. Both bones below the knee wer broken when bis horse fell wit him, Tuesday, May 10th. THANK YOU I want to thank everyone fo all the lovely flowers, cards, gift and visits, while I the hoi pi la! aad since I've COIBC home 7'hinks to Mrs.

Wayne McDanc for her kindness, to Shiran Mc Cuuel sad family fur bringing no a birthday cake. A ijjcciai to Avcra aiid list- hospital stuff. also Rev Bob Hoover for his visit Your will never DC Shirley I.jckiiiaii The Moravia high school Award ssembly was held Monday, May 6th, at 1:00 p.m. at the high chool gym. The Bar Award was presented Mr.

Ansty, County Attorney to Wright and Eddy Massman. Mr. Pugh presented th-2 Danforlh Award to Henry Heran and Jane Zajec. State of Iowa Scholarship vere presented to Eddy Madman nd Lori Clark. Lori Clark and Kancli KasUr vere presanted I.H.C.C.

Siho'ar hip awards. Mr. Pugh presented man a third place award Ottumwa Council, of the lon-a 'ration of Labor Or ganization. Mrs, Pick presented a HomomaU- ng award to Bridgette Rausch. a' eneral Mills award to Judy Zajcc.

Mrs. Ellison presented shorthand awards for 80 wpm. to Lonna Boin, Lori Massmsn, Sheri Hinoto ind Mary Pick; shorthand 90 wpm. awards went to Nancy Wheeldon nd Renee Woodward. Typing I iwards for 50 wpm.

were presented Sandy Fenton and Penny Walker; award for 60 wmp. to Lona ladfelder. Girls in Office Prac- ice receiving awards for 50 wpm. were Lori Clark and Vickie Horn. Sheila DuVall and Peggy Rowley received awards for 60 wpm.

Iridgette Rausch received the Vearbook award. Mr. Donnelly presented awards Jane and Judy Zajeg for their work on the Scribbler. Speech were presented to Lona iladfelder, Jane Zajec, Judy Zajec, Sheri Wilson, Dsvana Tubaugh, Rausch, Nancy Wright. Sallie Avera and Michele Brown.

Light Crew awards went to Forest VanBenthuysen, Stanley Mc- Andrsw Burkland, Henry lerman and Curtis Mericle. Mrs. VanBlaricon presented the 'oundation Scholarship award to Jnda Wheeldon in art. Mr. Amosson presented iwards to Andy Burkland, Annette VanDorin, Eugene Fry, Susan Moore, Susan Spencer, Jeff Hull, Mike Cortesio, Pam Murphy, and allie Avera.

Math awards went to Eddy Massman and Nancy Wright. Assistant Librarian awards were )resented by Mr. Teater to Julie Dhority, Sandy Whicker, Becky Valedictorian LORI CLARK Lori Clark was named valedictorian, and Nancy Wright salutatorian of the 1977 graduating class, for having attained high scholastic record for their four years in high school. Their mothers, Mrs. Al Clark, anc! Mrs.

Oliver Wright came for- NANCY WRIGHT ward at commencement exercises and placed the coveted award on their daughters. Valedictorian Lori Clark thanked the faculty and parents for their support and help in their education. Hopkins, Tena Mclntire, Rod Klampe, Marcia Ballanger, Robin Tartell, and Karlena Paris. Mr. Teater also presented the National Honor Society awards to Sallie Avera, Michele Brown, Nancy Wright, Jane Zajec, Kandi Kaster, Devana Tubaugh, Eddy Massman, Peggy Pettibone Mitchell, D-A'ight Kelclerman, Sheri Hinote, Brenda Kelloy, and Janet Tisue.

Class officer awards were presented to the following Seniors: Eddy Massman, Randy Young, Nancy Weight, Davana Tubaugh; Jurrors, Clay Uhlenhnke, Brnntia iv-lk-y, Lori Massman, Janet Tisue; Sophomrros, Randy McDonough, Clencla McDnnol, Cindy Rogers, D.wid Bruce; Froshmen, Avera, Daflette Rogers, and Susan The following Student Council members were also given awards: Harold Rowley, Michele Brown, Sheri Wilson, Peggy Pettibone Mitchell. Becky Kaster, Peggy McBride Rowley, Mike Cortesio, Mike Brown, Randy Whitehead, Joica McDanel, Dennis Kaster, Donna Wilson, Tami Sievers, Rhonda Woodward and Forrest VanBen- thuysen. Perfect attendance awards were presented to Julie Dhority, Nor man McClurg, Malinda Paris, Eugene Fry and Michele Koffman. Cheerleaders receiving awards Vicky Lockman, Lonna Bolin, Brenda Kelley, Mary Pick, Lori Massman and Marcia Ballanger. The Moravia Junior High Award Assembly was held Monday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m.

in the high school gym. Assistant Librarian awards were presented trr Connie Wulff, Steve Heartley and Chris Galligan. Perfect attendance awards wers presented to Karen Mikels, Roy Fry, and Steve O'Conner. The following Student Councif members received awards: Tim Penfield, Dennis Flatt, Jerry Wilson, Maria Cox, Marsha Koffman, Lynn Clark, Donald Avera, and Stacy Vance. Class officers receiving awards vere Tim Penfield Greg McCoy! Mark Vance, Cindy Lockman, Scott O'Conner, Chris Grinstead, Steven Smith, and Paula Helmick.

Sixth Graders "Clean Up" the Town I Ms. Moimie Boldt's grade class last Week got most of the day out oi' school, learned a lesson uil lit Lenny, and provided the town a. clean-up service. The 35 young students, assisted by four mothers, scoured the streets and diiciies throughout the town, picking up cans, butties and other litter. It is.

a service tu the community for this spring clean up. It also is a lesson to the youngsters thai such hoi- tk-s, cans and litter tnrown must be picked up by someone. 'The s.tudeiils hc.lpii;g wcix- Urian Ailen, Jt-ftse Balliiiigej'. Tvri iJaiiiUigcr, Kelly Burger, Roduey Burger, iJurkhuid Martha Dowd, Jamie and Fowler. Also, Scott llinote, Debbie Hyseil, David Johnson, Kicky Johnson, Tina Kaster, Judy Kelderman.

DaiTin Kirkland, Sherri Lockman, Jay Long, Jerry McCoy, Leslie McElderry, Steve- Mihalovich, Susan Rausch, Elaine Rogers. Jeff Scott, Ranae Shcrri Smith. Jean Stocker, Greg VatiZante, Richard Wils.uii, Rodney Witt and Uenna Wright. Mothers Were Rosemary Mi- iiaiuvich. Joyce Mci'uy, Alta Rogers aud 'aroi Johnson.

With of the teacher and the 1 1 1 1 1 i'l-'kcd up this large Uuck iUU-r streets.