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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1965
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby went to Rochester Minnesota Sunday where Mrs Ashby entered Mayo Clinic for a checkup.
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ira Boyer to discuss Spring's Awakening. Mrs. Rowena McFatridge spoke on The Negro's contribution to the culture of our country and Mrs. Marshall Perry read Collosus of Rivers Amazon followed by a round table discussion. Mrs. Lucy Harvey of Des Moines visited the Fabers, with Mr and Mrs Dean Faber, Dennis and Terry also weekend guests.
Regular meeting announced for Tuesday evening April 13 at 7 30 by Mary McAlister W M at the Masonic Temple Moravia.
Moravia Public library board met Saturday in library rooms of the community building. President Mrs Woodward presided as discussion on new books and library business took place. Others present included Mrs Jay Oehler secretary Mrs Melessia Felton and Mrs Uarry Brooks. Librarian report was given by Mrs Charles Coffin. Dinner guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs Guy McCannon of Numa and Mr and Mrs Wayne Fisher and children of Blakesburg with Kenneth Condra.
Joyce Stocker thanks friends and neighbors for cards gifts and calls while at University Hospital in Iowa City and after returning home.
Left to right in the front row of the FFA banquet photo are Galin Shelquist dairy, Jerry Hawk soil and water management, sophomore class scholarship George Brounovich, freshiahs scholarship Ronnie Sheidun, star Greenhand Richard Clayed salesmanship, Robert Sheldon livestock Chester Gillen farm electrification, Larry Proctor junior champion stampuship Alan Clark and Russell Bettis crops award, with voting noted for selling 24 tickets.
At a Centerville meeting the Rathbun dam promotion seeks about 5000 in local donations from residents. A ground breaking ceremony is planned for Saturday June 5 with expected attendance by the governor, congressmen, and Army Corps of Engineers officials. Dr. Ritter may travel to Washington for a budget hearing, with his travel costs to be reimbursed. Contributions can be left at Moravia Bank or Centerville Iowa Trust and Savings Bank, with local boosters claiming land values and business profits will rise from the project.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Callen learn their son Senior Master Harold L Callen is assigned to Greenland for one year after leaving McGuire Air Force Base. His wife and son remain in Washington DC. PFC Billy Joe Scott visits from Ft Riley for a 10 day family leave. Merrill Coulson spends his 1 day leave with family in Kansas City and McPherson before Fort Sill Okla for National Guard training after basic at Fort Leonard Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald VanZanie of Moline welcome a son born at St. Josephs hospital Centerville weighing 312 grams? and 8 p m. April He has grandparents Carl Vapdente LaZelle Strunk and great grandparents Ling Hiatt Eva VanZante and Jva Strunk. Lyle Morris Des Moines adopted Tommy Lyle born Jan 35 1965. Sister Tradi Sue 4. Moravia High School graduate Lyle Morris.
Moravia Red Cross drive chaired by Mrs. Mary McClurg and Mrs. Mary Oehler raised 181 dollars 83 cents and gathered 28 blood donors. Gratitude extended to residents and volunteers Joyce Hiatt Margaret Brooks Genevieve Morgan Carl Hiatt Dorothy Turner Lee Hiatt Mabel Hawk Arthur Davis Betty Cridlebaugh Kenneth Free Marshall Perry Hazel Hel lyer Clara Irelan for their efforts.
Wayne Lichty, basketball official at the Tokyo Olympics last fall, will show and tell about his experiences at the Olympic games at the Moravia athletic banquet on Tuesday evening April 20. Tickets are available at Moravia bank Turner Son and the Union office.
Dorothy Sheldon expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for cards letters gifts and best wishes received during hospitalization at Monroe County hospital. She thanks Rev Odgen nurses staff and doctors including Dr Cunningham and Dr Avera and especially Esther Perry for help.
The McDanel family expresses sincere thanks for flowers cards and meals after the funeral at the Methodist church. Special gratitude to Rev Plum for the sermon and to the ladies who served lunch.
Moravia area churches announce Palm Sunday April 11 with baptism, Lenten service April 14 at 7 30 pm at Grace Methodist Moravia, Maundy Thursday April 15 6 36 to 8 pm Holy Communion, Easter Sunday April 18 reception of new members led by Mrs Leoda Coleman speaker
The Past Matrons Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Winsler’s home for their monthly meeting hosted by Mrs. George Winsler with Mrs. Paul Dicks assisting. Social time followed by refreshments including angel food cake with whipped cream coffee mints and nuts.
Mrs Amy Lockman attended a Jolly Dozen afternoon at a movie session. Rock was the diversion with Miss Clara Breeing winning high score. Mrs Elsie Adams and Mrs Renfieth Free won the dupl prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dean Faber and family. Ruben and Luzy Harver attended Sunday dinner.
Local church listings show Grace Methodist Moravia Wesley Chapel Moravia EUB and Nazarene churches with sermon titled King For A Day or King For A Tuesday and Holy Week services. Baptisms church schools and MYF youth groups are scheduled along with Noonday Lenten services and Good Friday events. Community notes mention Mrs. Garland Houser visiting Centerville.
Local churches announce Holy Week observances ending with a Union Sunrise Service at 5 45 AM Easter morning at the E U B church. Noonday services April 12 to 15 feature Rev Elton Coleman and others with music by church groups and the Fairview Methodist and high school units.
The Moravia Garden Club sponsors a Litterbug poster contest for school children. Posters must be finished by April 23 and be the work of the contestant, with 2 or more allowed to collaborate. Names and grade must be written on the back. Prizes: 1st $2.00, 2nd $1.00, 3rd 50 cents.
About 25 members of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church attended a birthday party at Golden Age Manor in Centerville Friday. The eldest guest was Mrs. Phrana Turner who turned 99 on April 3, eight other residents shared in the honors, and Mrs. Clarence Whitehead and Mrs. Richard Tuba ugh baked and decorated the cake.
Wednesday afternoon March 31 Mrs Sibyl Whithoee chaired the Iconium Ladies session with Rev and Mrs Golgen as dinner guests alongside the Whiteheads and Mrs Oolgan speaker detailing Indian missionary work. Refreshments of coffee cocoa and cookies closed the meeting. Pearl Shahan and Sibyl Whitehead attended Carl and Mrs Cook’s 50th wedding anniversary at Kendall Place Albia Sunday. Mary Jo Loch David and Samira returned to Omaha after two weeks nearby her ill mother Farrie is much improved.
The C W F of Moravia Christian church held a postponed Friday meeting at Mrs Maude Coltrain's home. Mrs Marshall Perry led worship and Mrs Melissa Felton directed the lesson studying missions in the Congo.
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a food and rummage sale at the laundromat on Saturday, April 10. Proceeds support local veterans activities and community projects.
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