Moravia Senior Class Play Thursday Leads by Woodward and Harsh
Moravia students present Almost Summer on April 7 at 7 30. Paul Jones faces the need for high grades to reach college and may attend summer school with Jane. The play offers instant good grades ideas and laughs with a cast including Gordon Woodward Bob Harsh Sandy Carol Mary Mosley and others. Free babysitting is provided.
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Moravia
Paul Jones
Jane
Paul
Gordon Woodward
Jacks
Bob Harsh
Mrs. Jones
Carol Robinson
Mr. Jones
Bill Benz
Mary Jones
Sandy Carol Jane
Mary Mosley
Anna
Ann Exline
Mr. Smudgely
Floyd Proctor
Junior
Merrill Coulson
Lilah Johnson
Nancy Turner
P.S
Rites Sunday for Mrs. Lemaster in Moravia Iowa
Clara May Lemaster born August 24 1876 in Monroe county Iowa died March 31 1960 in Monroe county hospital Albia aged 84 years 7 months and days married June 2 1896 to Van E Lemaster. Survived by son Floyd E Lemaster Moravia one sister and two brothers nine grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 1 30 PM Evangelical United Brethren church Turner Funeral home in charge burial Hillcrest cemetery.
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Clara May Lemaster
Monroe County
Iowa
Henry C
Hannah Plants Brown
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
van E. Lemaster
Yee Miller
Moravia
Floyd E. Lemaster
Wyo
Monroe
Appandose
Old Salem United Brethren Church
Adda Robinson
Frankie
George C. Brown
Cynthia Callen
William A. Brown
Homer Brown
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fred Richardson
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Flight of the Stork births wrap PEC and friends
The seven pound son Randy Lee arrived March 27 in El Paso to PEC and Mrs Rex Overturn. Centerville couple Jerry and wife welcomed a daughter March 29 at St Joseph hospital with Harley Woodward and Lester Coghran as grandparents. Carl and wife Glick welcomed a 6 pound 13 ounce daughter March 25 in Oskaloosa named Clara Jean. Glick grandparents Troy and Mrs H E Glick, with Hedrick address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEC
Rex
el Paso
Texas
Randy Lee
Jerry Woodward
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Harley Woodward
Lester Coghran
0. G. Woodward
Carl Glick
Hedrick
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Clara Jean
Troy Glick
Gttumwa
H. E. Glick
Miss Rinehart Wins Bicycle at Allen Grocery Opening
A large crowd attended the formal opening of the Allen grocery Saturday with Miss Arlene Rinehart winning the free bicycle. Ray Tubaugh won $2.50 for being the first customer and Carl Black won for the last customer. Other winners included Minnie Ann Condra, Karen Hawk, Jeanne Hawk, Wayne Tisue, Mrs. Dallas Faber, Charlene Wilson, Karen Bates, Carl Hiatt, Larry Hiatt, Kenneth Stocker, Richard Veach, Dwain Johnson, Mrs. Charles Coffin and J. L. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Grocery
Arlene Rinehart
Ray Tubaugh
Carl Black
Minnie Ann Condra
Karen Hawk
Jeanne Hawk
Wayne Tisue
Dallas Faber
Charlene Wilson
Karen Bates
Carl Hiatt
Larry Hiatt
Kenneth Stocker
Richard Veach
Dwain Johnson
Charles Coffin
J. L. Wilson
Bishop Selected for Specialized Training at Kansas State
Bill Bishop son of Mr and Mrs D E Bishop has been chosen for the Counseling and Guidance Training Institute at Kansas State University this summer. He is among twenty five selected from several midwestern states for an eight week program funded by the National Defense Education Act of 1958. The program provides free tuition and fees plus 105 dollars weekly for living expenses. Bishop will earn nine semester hours of graduate credit to better prepare him for his role as student counselor in Alta Community Schools Alta Iowa.
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Bill Bishop
D. E. Bishop
Kansas State University
Bishop
Alta
Lowa
Cribbage Tournament Slated at Albia Legion Home
The American Legion hosts an open cribbage tourney Sunday April 10 at the Albia Legion home. Registration begins at 1:00 pm with play at 2:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded. Participants should bring own cards and boards.
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The
American Legion
Legion
Albis
Card of Thanks for Jess Hiner
The Hiner family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and floral offerings after the death of Jess Hiner. Your support is greatly appreciated by the family. Chris Bogart
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Jess Hiner
Hiner
Chris Bogart
Almost Summer Senior Class Play Offers Free Child Care
Parents can leave children with competent senior girls from Home Ec room during the Senior Class Play Almost Summer on April 7 at 7 30 PM. Tickets available from any senior or at the door. Children will play with peers and parents can enjoy the performance.
First Christian Church Schedule Includes Communion and Sunday School
Shell Churches announce Donald Plum pastor and Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Communion at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Wednesday April 13 quilting at the home of Mrs O D DuVall.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
O. D. DuVall
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Events
The Evangelical United Brethren Church lists a full slate of services and activities led by Pastor Rev. F A Richardson and Sunday School Superintendent Carlo VanZante. Activities include morning worship, youth fellowship services, film strip presentations, Easter play, and Holy Week events across local churches through Friday.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carlo VanZante
Church of the Nazarene public service lineup notes
Pastor H LaVern Smith leads Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening evangelistic service at 7:45 p.m. Music director Forrest Main oversees a choir and multiple vocal ensembles through Palm Sunday and Easter. Young people’s service NY P S and junior service 7:00 p.m.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Ny.p.s
Forrest Main
Wil
Grace and Moravia Methodist Churches Service Schedule
Grace Methodist Church and Moravia hold morning worship at 10:00 with membership reception and sermons. WESLEY CHAPEL and MORAVIA list Sunday school at 9:00 and 10:00, evening services, Youth Fellowship, and Maundy Thursday Holy Communion on April 14 at Moravia. choir rehearsal and program dinner also noted.
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Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview Lee Benz
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Matindy
Moravia Church
Iconium Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Easter Events
Glen Lochhead pastor Russell Brown leads worship at 9:00 am with communion on Palm Sunday and a sermon theme Nevertheless. Sunday school at 9:45 am and Youth Meeting at 6:00 pm follow. Easter Sunday includes services at usual hours a special choir program at 7:30 pm a sunrise service at 5:00 am and Easter breakfast at 6:30 am at Mystic church.
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Iconium Methodist Church
Glen Lochhead
Russell Brown
Mystic Church
Athletic Banquet Tickets Available
Paul Spencer Jr and Charles Turner report athletic banquet tickets are still available. Those firsing tickets should contact them as soon as possible.
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Paul Spencer, Jr
Charles Turner
Legion and Auxiliary hold county meet Friday
The Appanoose county American Legion and Auxiliary held their spring meeting at Grace Methodist church in Moravia Friday evening. About 72 attended the 6:30 dinner served by church ladies. Officers and hosts named, reports read, and election held with Mrs. J C Atkins elected county president and Mrs. Lester Brain Moravia vice president. Fall meeting voted for Mystic. The Legion met in the church parlors with Phil Adams in charge.
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Appanoose County American Legion and Auxiliary
Grace Methodist
Lester Brain
Fred Leigh
Centerville
Unionville
Mystic
Moravia
Moulton
J. C. Atkins
Irving Meyers
Roy Davidson
Atkins
Phil Adams
American Legion
Goode Announces Candidacy for Monroe County State Representative
John H. Goode, Albia seed dealer and farmer, announces his candidacy for Monroe County state representative as a Republican with no primary opposition. He has lived in the county 30 years, runs a seed and grain business, and supports 4-H. he and his wife have five children. His fall opponent will be Katherine Falvey, a present state house member from Albia.
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John Goode
Albla
Monroe County
Albia
Katherine Falvey
Goode
Christian Church
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs John Dodd
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Dodd. Roll call was current events. Mrs. Ira Boyer presented My Life with Africa's Little People by Ann Eisner Putman. Mrs. Harley Tisue spoke on Central America the Land of Contrast by Vera Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
John Dodd
Ira Boyer
Africa
Ann Eisner Putman
Harley Tisue
Central America
Vera Gray
Engagement of Jeanne Whetsel to Jack McDanel Announced
Engaged Mrs Reno Whetsel of Byron announces the engagement of daughter Jeanne Whetsel to Jack W McDanel of Oregon Illinois. The marriage will be June 5 1980 at the Lutheran church in Byron. Jeanne is a Byron High School graduate and Byron Bank employee. Jack is in the Navy stationed at San Diego. Taylor Aid meets with Mrs Ivan Hareh on April 13.
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Reno Whetsel
Byron
Reno F. Whetsel
Jeanne Whetsel
Jack W. McDanel
Guy McDanel
Oregon
Linois
Luthern
Miss Whetsel
Byron High School
Byron Bank
Jack McDanel
San Diego
Caly
Easter Sunrise Service At EUB Church
Interdenominational Easter Sunrise Service and breakfast planned by the Evangelical United Brethren and Moravia Methodist circuit churches. Youth will present the service at 5 45 am in the EUB sanctuary, with a community invitation. Easter Breakfast for youth and counselors follows at 7 00 am served by church mothers in the Methodist church basement.
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Christian Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Moravia
E.U.B
Methodist Church
Easter Seal Drive totals $93 in Moravia area
The American Legion auxiliary chaired by Mrs. Lester Brain reports 93.50 donated so far in the Easter Seal drive covering Moravia Taylor and Chariton townships. The fundraiser continues and residents are urged to contribute promptly.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Lester Brain
Moravia
Taylor and
Chariton
Red Cross Drive Sees Local Donations Reported
Mrs. Lester Brain chair of the Moravia Red Cross drive reports a total of 145.30 contributed to the cause. She thanks all contributors and the workers who solicited in town for the donations.
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Lester Brain
Red Cross Driven
Moravia
Guy McCannon Recovered at George McCannon Home
Guy McCannon was brought Saturday to his son George McCannon’s Centerville home from St Josephs Hospital to recover. Mrs McCannon remains with her husband as they plan to visit their daughter Mrs Kenneth Condra and family before returning to their home near Numa.
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Guy McCannon
George McCannon
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Methodist Youth Tour Des Moines Inspires Local Members
The Moravia Methodist Circuit youth group toured Iowa Methodist Hospital Esther Hag Iowa Methodist building and First Methodist church in Des Moines. Afternoon visits included Wesley Acres home for the aged and Bidwell Riverside Social Center with 144 hours of free time for shopping. Attending youths included Norma Gladfelder Connie Bobienz Barbara Lindley Jimmie Logan Rosemary Phillips Craig Day Diane Kincade G F E Luse Jimmie Smith Terry Tuttle Nancy Tomlin Donna Tomlin Marie Van Dorin Connie Walter Joyce Walter Ronnie Woodward. Adult chaperones were Richard Bentzinger Mrs Karl Tuttle Mrs Richard Tubaugh and Rev and Mrs Weldon Whitenack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Methodist Circuit
Des Moines
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Esther Hail
Iowa Methodist Building
First Methodist Church
Wesley Acres
Home For
Bidwell-Riverside
Fairview
Norma Gladfelder
Wesley Chapel
Connie Bobienz
Barbara Lindley
Jimmie Logan
Rosemary Phillips
Moravia
Craig Day
Diane Kincade
G. FE. Luse
Jimmie Smith
Terry Tuttle
Nancy Tomlin
Donna Tomlin
Marie van Dorin
Connie Walter
Joyce Walter
Ronnie Woodward
Richard Bentzinger
Karl Tuttle
Richard Tubaugh
Weldon Whitenack
Memorial service for Mamie Tarr Blumenstorck
Relatives attended the Grace Methodist church memorial in Moravia for Mamie Tarr Blumenstorck, Mrs. Dissinger’s mother. Attendees included Judy and Joan Dissinger and multiple relatives from Perry Ames Boone Fort Madison and Moravia. Committal services followed at Moravia Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dissinger
Judy
Joan
Jin Schlichter
Joyce Bowenkamp
Neal Bear
Perry
Marguerita Tarr
Ames
Vera Parry
Boone
Robert Tarr
Claude Magee
Edward Smith
Ft. Madison
Dissinger
Mamie Tarr Blumenstorck
Grace Methodist
Moravia
Morayvia
Thank you for support during hospital stay
A grateful note expresses thanks for THANK YOU cards and calls received while hospitalized, and for visitors with dyed hair who brought refreshments after return home. The author appreciates AN and everyone who offered aid and kindness.
Rav alia Eastern Stars Meet At Masonic Hall
The regular meeting of the Mo ravia Eastern Stars will be held at the Masonic hall on Tuesday evening April 12 at 7 30. Grace Kincade WM.
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Moravia
Eastern Stars
Masonic Hall
Grace Kincade
Gas allotment approved as Moravia to gain natural gas
L A A announces incoming natural gas for Moravia with a 204 million cubic feet per day export from Emerson Manitoba approved by Canada. A new 500 mile pipeline by Midwest Transmission will deliver to Marshfield Wisconsin and Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line will take 158 million cubic feet daily. Construction starts now with completion planned this fall. Moravia and nearby towns Leon Corydon Albia will be served. Iowa Southern Utilities prepares bids for laterals and a new Moravia distribution system. Engineers survey easements and line routes from the main to Moravia and Albia.
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Moravia
Jim Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Bradley
United States
Emerson
Manitoba
Midwestern Gas Transmission Company
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Company
Michigan-Wisconsin
Iowa Southern
Leon
Corydon
Albia
Moravia Corporation
Michigan-Wisconsin Company
Hearing Set for School Addition in Independence Township
Hearing scheduled for April 21 on a proposal to include land in Independence township within the North Chariton school district and Moravia community school district. Legal description and hearing procedures appear in the Union on page 5. After the hearing, electors in the area will vote on combining with Moravia. Moravia’s action to include the area has been approved by its school board.
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Independence Township
North Chariton
Moravia Community
Moravia
Fairview Church to Dedicate Educational Unit on April 10
The Fairview Church of the Brethren near Unionville schedules a 2:00 pm dedication for its new 34 by 90 foot Educational Unit. Dale Brown will speak as part of a Holy Week preaching mission through April 15. Open house tea follows at 3:15. Construction by Wall and Scheafer Co. of Oskaloosa. Rev. Lyle Albright is pastor.
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Fairview
Oskaloosa
Lyle Albright
Past Matrons Meet With Mrs. Howard Smith
Past Matrons club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Howard Smith with Mrs. Carl Black Mrs. Ray Charity and Mrs. Elbert Moore assisting hostesses. After a brief business session guests played games with prizes awarded to all attendees. Refreshments included chocolate cake orange sherbet and coffee.
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Howard Smith
Carl Black
Ray Charity
Elbert Moore
Maundy Thursday Communion At Grace Methodist
Candle light communion open to all from 6 30 to 8 00 pm on Holy Week Thursday with a minister leading. People may come and go as led. Grace Methodist Church sanctuary redecorated in March in light blue by John Laws Lester Lawyer and John Bailey.
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Jesus
Grace Methodist Church
John Laws
Lester Lawyer
John Bailey
Garden Club Meets With Mrs Mihalovich
The Moravia Garden club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Dan Mihalovich and Mrs. Max McDonough assisting hostess Mrs. Ira Boyer presiding. Ten members attended the roll call signs of spring were answered. Mrs. Boyer reported from the Iowa Conservationist. Mrs. Callen read Mrs. Annox's article on plant shrubs of the month shrub. Miss Blanche Graham wrote on Wildlife The Camouflage to Nature. The bringin was a forced branch.
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Moravia Garden Club
Dan Mihalovich
Max McDonough
Ira Boyer
Hospital Stay Thank You Note To Friends And Family
A grateful message thanks friends and relatives for acts of kindness during a hospital stay. The writer mentions cards letters prayers gifts and food and says they enjoyed them while hospitalized and since returning home.
Union Good Friday Service At Moravia Methodist Church
A union Good Friday service at the Moravia Methodist Church April 15 at 7 30 p m features participation by all Moravia area churches. Rev Donald Plum of the Christian Church will deliver the message on Via Dolorosa with seasonal music. An earnest welcome is extended to Moravia and surrounding communities to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Moravia
Donald Plum
The
Christian Church
Dolorosa
Airman of the Month Wilbur G Paris at Lincoln AFB Neb
Wilbur Gene Paris son of Mr and Mrs Claude Paris chosen Airman of the Month for February at Lincoln AFB Nebraska. He joined Air Force in October 1959 and serves as assistant crew chief of aircraft 52 0077. He earned promotion to Airman First Class on March 2 for his diligent work, resourcefulness and neat appearance. He graduated Moravia High School in 1958.
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Wilbur Gene Paris
Claude Paris
Lincoln Ai Force Base
Nebraska
Paris
Airforce
Arc
Gene
Moravia High School
Af2c
Wilbur Gene
Luncoln Afb
Nebr
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Floyd Lemaster
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Ralph Davis
Presbyterian Church
W.S.W.S
Albia Group
Our Church
Seymour
Ladies Aid
John H. Goode
20Th Century Club
Taylor Aid
Ivan Hareh
U.B
NETS
RED Cross
Methodist
Blumenstock
L.A.A
Wm. Woodward Jr
Cora Main
Oehler Bros
Woodward
Garden Club
Mihalovich
Dick Hary
Richard M. Harp
R.A
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