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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1961

Page

4

Lock Stock and Lipstick Senior Play Tonight Moravia High

The Moravia high school senior class presents Lock, Stock and Lipstick tonight at 7 30 in the school gym led by Donna Rae Tubaugh and Mark VanZante with Kenny Ellison Dana Easter Charles McAninch Sharon O Connor Larry Hope Jean Taylor Rita Gardner Nancy Benz and Nancy Lindley in supporting roles The plot involves a high school style theft misdirection but ends well for all involved

Donna Rae Tubaugh Mark VanZante Moravia High School Pembroke High School Kenny Ellison Dana Easter Charles McAninch Sharon O'Conner Larry Hope Jean Taylor Rita Gardner Nancy Benz Nancy Lindley

Farmers discuss 1961 Feed Grain Bill at McCreary barn

About 400 to 500 farmers attended a Friday discussion on the 1961 Feed Grain Bill in Appanoose county. ASC and Extension offices reported strong interest, with roughly forty percent expected to participate, and details given on corn and grain sorghum payments, cost-shares, and diverted acres.

McCreary ASC Appanoose County

Cookout Lesson Postponed to April 18

The Family Living lesson on Cook outs scheduled for April 18 will replace the postponed April 1 date. Leaders already signed up were notified by mail and others should contact the Extension office promptly for details.

Woman's Society of Christian Service meets April 19

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will gather at Grace Methodist Church in the parlors on Wednesday April 19 at 1 15 PM. A dessert luncheon precedes the regular meeting.

Woman'’s Society of Christian Service Grace Methodist Church

Shower Honors Kraber and Dowd Ahead of Wedding

A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Casey Kraber of Albia and Donald Dowd, who will marry April 21, was held Friday evening at the Methodist church parlors with over 125 attending. The bride-to-be opened and displayed her many gifts as refreshments were served by the Kingdom Builders class.

Casey Kraber Albia Donald Dowd Methodist Church Parlora Kingdom Builders

Enon Ladies Attend Sewing School And Socials

Mrs Harold Hawk and Mrs Keith Morlan attended the sewing school. Donald Dawd and fiancé honored at a pre nuptial shower at the Methodist church. Athletic banquet helpers included Mrs Harold Hawk and Mrs Dallas Faber. Various visits and social gatherings follow through Sunday with friends and family across Enon community.

Enon News Vaughn Faber Harold Hawk Keith Morlan Joagne Moriahs Richard Bentzinger Donald Dawd Methodist Church Dallas Faber Gomer Stocker Doyle McDanes Doyle McDanel Ray Lockman Norma Lee Nadine Joe Griffin Ida Griffin Lawrence Dommer Randy Danielf Nancy Carol Bobby Faber E.U.B Thypaday

Hilton Hustlers Meet Ends With 13 Members Present

The Hilton Hustlers held a regular meeting on April 8, 1961, at the Hilton church. Thirteen members answered the roll call. The treasury stood at $12.08. Charles Van Zante moved to adjourn after enrollment sheets were circulated.

Hilton Hustlers Hilton Church Charles van Zante

Thank you note from Danny McDanel to supporters

A short personal message thanks everyone for prayers, cards, letters, and gifts during and after a hospital stay, signed by Danny McDanel.

Danny McDanel

Town buys mower for cemeteries and park

The town purchased a large rider lawnmower from Veach Implement Co, an International Harvester model, to maintain growing cemeteries and the park. A picture appears on page five of this issue in Veach Implement Co’s advertisement in the Union.

Veach Implement Co

Youth Rally To Start Friday At Moravia High School

An interdenominational youth rally sponsored by Kermit Gladfelder kicks off Friday at Moravia high school. The Evangels quartet from Vennard college will sing while Marvin Asfahl speaks each evening and Dick Milton leads songs. A film titled The Silent Witness screens Saturday evening. All adults are welcome.

Moravia High School Kermit Gladfelder Vennard C.E.I.) College the Evangels Marvin Asfahl Dick Milton Anderson Erickson

Local social notes and DVBS plans from Moravia area

Local residents attend church events and a Rural Letter Carriers meeting while DVBS programs are scheduled for Moravia June 5 to 16 with the program on June 18. Guests include families from Seymour, Marshalltown, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. Several residents travel, visit hospitals, and host dinners. a Denomination Rainbow for Girls group met at the EUB church with Miss Jean Taylor as worthy advisor.

Howard Smith Zell Callen Lee Hiatt Rayne Hubert Staggs Seymour Carron Jordan Clarence Johnson Monroe County Hospital Albigh Edna Dyphon Cheree Rhoads Owing Millg Maryland Harley Woodward Jeanine George Murty Marshalltown G. Woodward Paul Benell Ang Nloe Des Moines Orel Valerie Monroe County Albia Banell Valarie Ilness Wm. Woodward Jerry Woodward Bill Woodward O. G. Woodward J. T. VanDorin Jep Lockman 2 Lester Brain Leo Dagle Richard Raymie Deg. Moines Eleanor Miller Sunnyslope Ottumwa Wilbur Midler Geng Daggett Brad Jim Sawvel Newton Lester Sawvel Dale White Lowell McElderry Guss Luse Albert Veaches White Allis Chalmers Beverly Beach Michael Koffman Moravia Rainbow For Girls E.U.B Jean Taylor del Brede Aviat

Oehler Pitches No Hit Opener For Mohawks

Moravia high school spring baseball opened with a 2-0 win over Moulton as Eddie Oehler pitched a no hit game. A game with Blakesburg may be played later this week if weather allows. The spring tournament begins May 6.

Moravia Moulton Eddie Oehler Mohawks Blakesburg

ASC Office Open Nites and Saturdays

The Appanoose county ASC office in Centerville will stay open on Saturdays 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM and on weekday evenings to 8 00 PM for about three weeks to help farmers with information and feed grain program applications. Loyd N Carter says extra hours reduce waiting and expect strong participation. signatures will be available after mail notification of 1961 feed grain acreage and payment rates. No closing date set yet but likely in late May 1981 with advance notice.

Appanonse County ASC Centerville Loyd N. Carter Ap- Panoose County

Ladies Adult Class Rescheduled to April 20

The ladies adult class for Thursday evening has been moved to April 20 due to the senior class play.

Progressive Club Meets at Miller Home

Members of the Progressive club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Theo Millers home. Bridge was played at three tables with prizes awarded to Mrs Geo Winslet Mrs Paul Broshar Mrs Howard Smith and Mrs Don Pettibone. Refreshments of salad ritz crackers nuts and coffee were served. guest Mrs Don Pettibone attended.

Progressive Club Theo Miller Geo Winslet Paul Broshar Howard Smith Don Pettibone

Jolly Dozen Meeting Held by Mrs Paxston Hostess

Mrs Clifford Paxston hosted a Thursday Jolly Dozen gathering with Mrs Pearl Swaim winning the door prize. Misa Cynthia Taylor and Mrs Mettie Roland took rook prizes as guests enjoyed pie à la mode Ritz crackers and coffee in a pleasant afternoon.

Clifford Paxston Jolly, Dozen Pearl Swaim Misa Cynthia Taylor Mettie Roland Paxston

Moravia Lodge Reports Annual Egg Roast Event

Moravia lodge members and families held their annual egg roast at 6 30 pm at the hall before the meeting Monday. Mrs Met tie Roland and Mrs Lelia Spencer led the committee and program. Birthday honorees included Mrs Lula Tillmont Mrs Leo Houff man Mrs Ivan Harsh and Mrs Lelia Spencer.

Moravia Lodge Mettie Roland Lelia Spencer Roland Lula Tillmont Leo Houffman Ivan Harsh Harold Hudgens Raymond Ashby

Tom Proctor Celebrates 96th Birthday at Son's Home

Tom Proctor celebrated his 96th birthday Friday at the home of his son Sam Proctor. He remains active in farm life, has lived on the same farm for 50 years, and stays engaged with daily news. He has two other sons, Howard and Marion of Blakesburg, and two daughters, Mrs. Myrt Coltrain of Des Moines and Mrs. Eunice Leffler of Blakesburg.

Tom Proctor Sam Proctor The Daily News Howard Marion Blakesburg Myrt Coltrain Des Moines Eunice Leffler

Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu Card

The E U B church ladies aid will serve a dinner on Wednesday April 19 with breaded loin mashed potatoes Harvard beets green beans lemon jello salad Ralls butter jelly pie and Colies.

E-U.b. Church Ladies Aid Harvard Butler

Moravia FFA members attend state convention in Council Bluffs

Ten Moravia FFA members and advisor Larry Dayton travel to Council Bluffs for the state convention Thursday through Saturday. Delegates include Richard Coltrain and Cary McCoy as voting members, with Max McAninch in the state chorus and Alan Dooley in the state band. Donald West seeks state Farmer degree. other delegates named. Events feature FFA contests, Iowa Farmer degrees, state officer elections, and performances by chorus and band.

Moravia

Cancer Drive Fund To Start Today

The 1961 Cancer drive for funds will get under way today with Mrs. Jay Oehler as chairman. Committee members include Mrs. Opal Deedrick, Mrs. Inez Campbell, Mrs. Fred Richardson, Mrs. Harold Burton, Clara Irelan, Bertha Broshar, Mrs. Bill Cox, Mrs. Birdie Main, Mrs. Mary McClurg, Mrs. Glen Fowler and Mrs. Oliver Brownlee.

Jay Oehler Opal Deedrick Inez Campbell Fred Richardson Harold Burton Clara Irelan Bertha Broshar Bill Cox Birdie Main Mary McClurg Glen Fowler Oliver Brownlee

Wests Angus Bulls Top in Competition

Ernest West and son swept the Angus class at the South Central Town Angus Show and Sale in Oskaloosa. Two West bulls captured first and second in their class, with the top bull earning reserve champion. The sale followed on Wednesday.

Ernest West Son Oskaloosa

Churches Schedule and Rallies At Chariton

First Christian Church led by Donald Plum and Mrs Birdle Main lists Sunday school at 10:00, communion and sermon, ladies aid day. Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev F A Richardson shows Sunday School 10:00, worship 11:00, youth rally at high school tonight, admin meeting Monday, prayer meeting Wednesday, choir Friday, spring training at Chariton church.

First Christian Church Donald Plum Birdle Main Sersmon Ladies Aid Bindia Main Evangelical United Brethren Church F. A. Richardson Carl VanZante Peace of Christ Council of Administration W.S.W.S Our Chariton Church

Evangelize or Perish Sermons At Three Churches

Grace Methodist Church led by Pastor Weldon Whitenack holds morning worship and a sermon Evangelize or Perish. Sunday school at 10:00. Wesley Chapel features Howard Guenther supervising 9:00 Sunday school and 10:10 morning worship with the same sermon. Moravia schedules 11:00 morning worship and Monday choir rehearsal at 7:00 under Richard Tublugh.

Grace Methodist Church Weldon Whitenack Fairview Lee Benz Wesley Chapel Howard Guenther

Nazarene Church Service Schedule and Youth Rally

Church notices list Pastor H LaVern Smith and Frank Woodward with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. A 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service runs until 7:30 followed by a Youth Rally. Wednesday evening Hour of Prayer and choir practice to follow.

Church of the Nazarene H. LaVern Smith Frank Woodward

Ottumwa District W S C S Meets at First Centerville

The Ottumwa District Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will meet Friday at First Methodist church in Centerville. President Mrs Lawrence Fry of Corydon announced an interesting program and urged all local society members to attend. Delegations from Wesley Chapel and Grace Methodist societies will join.

Ottumwa Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church First Methodist Church Centerville Lawrence Fry Corydon Mae McDonald Wealey Chapel W.S.C.S Jobo Veach Grace Methodist Church American Legion and Auxiliary of Moravia Spring County Unionville Methodist Church Unionville H. E. Norris Irvin Myera New County Lester Brain Kenneth McCloud Moulton Gerald Morgan Legion LaVern Howard James Haines Myatic Phil Adams Dale Reigel Sargent-At-Arme Larry Brooks Cliff Paxston

Moravia Groups Do Well At State Music Contest

Moravia music students earned 12 Division I ratings and 22 Division II at the Winfield state contest, with multiple ensembles and solos recognized. Columbus Community Danville Donnellson also shared top honors as Moravia led a strong showing among twelve area schools.

Moravia Winfield Wayne Burghoffer Columbus Community Danville Donnellson Mary J. Wilson Norma Gladfelder

Band Mothers Club Meet at School House

Band Mothers club met at the school house Wednesday April with 26 members present. Mrs. VanZante presided as president over a business meeting. Miss Rinehart and Jean Taylor asked the group to serve the FHLA banquet on the 21st of April. The president appointed 1041 officers to plan entertainment before school ends. The club was treated to three selections by Becky Wilaan with Sandy Whitehead on accompaniment, Donald West on clarinet with Mark VanZante, and the Clarinet Quartet No. 1 by Maxine Johnson, Marylyn Brent, and Aleta Johnson.

Band Mothers Club Wednesdey VanZante Miss Rinehart Jean Taylor Becky Wilaan Accom Sandy Whitehead Donald West Mark VanZante Maxine Johnson Marylyn Brent Aleta Johnson Ens

Fred Callens Note 3rd Anniversary

A brief anniversary notice for Fred Callens with mention of his daughter in law and Mr and Mrs Clair Callen visiting for cake and ice cream and a pleasant evening.

Fred Callens Inlaw Clair Callen

Otumwa church conducts Sunday evening service

The choir from the 2nd Baptist church in Otumwa led the evening service at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Pastor Rev. J. W. Whitley read the scripture and Miss Shirley Winston directed the choir and presented others in the program.

2Nd Baptist Church Otumwa Evangelical United Brethren Church J. W. Whitley Shirley Winston

Mrs Clarence Dowd Undergoes Major Surgery

Mrs Clarence Dowd underwent major surgery at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri last Wednesday. She is reported recovering nicely after days of critical illness. Her sisters Mrs Paul Miller and Mrs Ina Miller and her sons Donald and Delmar have remained with her since the operation.

Clarence Dowd Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Paul Miller Ina Miller Donald and Delmar

Youth Fellowship Hosts Backward Party at Church

The Youths Fellowship group enjoyed a backward party at Evangelical United Brethren church on Thursday evening. Sponsors were Mr Zell Callan, aiding the program with games led by Nancy Caral Faber, Kathy Lacks and Richard Coltrain.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Eirsice Zell Callan Nancy Caral Faber Kathy Lacks Richard Coltrain

Shower honors the Dale Cox at Fairview Schoolhouse

A Friday evening April shower honored Mr and Mrs Dale Cox at Fairview Schoolhouse. Traveling bingo was played. Door prize went to Orville Rogers. Nancy Ward and Rowena Cox helped Judy open many gifts. Several guests unable to attend sent gifts. About attendees were present. Hostesses included Cyril Mullins Nancy Ward Rowena Cox Burdette Cox and Kenneth Gladfelder.

Dale Cox Fairview School House Orvile Rogers Nancy Ward Rowena Cox Judy Cyril Mullins Burdette Cox Kenneth Gladfelder

Midweek church service led in pastor's absence at Nazerene Church

Richard Qison conducted the midweek service at the Church of the Nazarenes in the pastor's absence. Rev and Mrs Glidiectes Smith were at a preachers meeting in Ft. Dodge.

Richard Qison Church of the Nazerene R Glidiectes Smith Ft. Dodge

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W$.c Kraber and Dowd Hilton Hustlers ¢H Ray Chance Lovilla Harley Tisue Clarence Whitehead Richard Tubaugh Ron Woodward Nelson Ballanger Sylvan van Dorin Oskalogan Eater DVBS Oehler Miller Home Jolly Dozen Bekahs Cancer Drive Wests’ Angus Bulls Ottumwa District MHS Jay Clayworth Jo- Anne Main Larry Woodward Ronnie Woodward Diane Judge Ronnie Boyer Joanne Main Phillip Wright Honnie Woodward Linda Davis Sharon Judge Brasa Jo- Ann Main Ronnie Woodard Phil Up Wright Albert Turner Joanne Main Marie van Dorin Beverly Ime Pie Linda Davie Bevlerly Strunk James Murdy Jimmie Rawhey Lois Callen Jimimie Argo Diane Kincade Becky Wilson Nancy Bens Joyce Kincade Alan Dooley Nancy Mosley Mary Jo Wilson Eleanor Starr Lynette Smith Judy Woodward Janet Smith Girls Janet Harrington Madge Lee LaNita Swift Jeanne Turner Jean Harrington Jo Anne Main Linda Gardner Connie Walters Marilyn Turner Connie Roblenz Sandra Whitehead Linda Whitehead Elaine Barrington Wee Jeanne Tur BAND Ottumwa Church Dale Coxxs
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