Letter Awards At Athletic Banquet Monday Evening
Richard Smith Moravia high school class of 49 will speak at the annual athletic banquet at the school house Monday night. He is Boone city attorney and part of the local law firm. Booster club honors Moravian school's athletes with letter awards for basketball season as Coach Bill Austin presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Maonday
Richard
Moravia High School
Boone
Mahoney, Jordan, Statton and Smith
Howard Smith
Charles Turner
Paul Spencer Jr
Booster Club
Moravian
Bill Austin
4-H Girls Campaign for County Office Qualities
County 4-H girls active as candidates campaign among clubs writing letters about their qualifications and preparing posters and literature for distribution at a Mother-Daughter Tea on May 14. Club leaders can obtain candidate names and addresses from program booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanese
W S W S Holds April Meeting at Local Church
The Women's Society of World Service met at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Mrs. Ralph Davis hostess. Mrs. Carl Tisue led the business session as the group planned to attend the spring WSWS conference in Seymour on April 12 and agreed to observe May fellowship day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ralph Davis
Carl Tisue
Ws.ws
Seymour
Wendel Murdy
Africa
Burdette Ward
Fred Richardson
E. G. Hawk
Ulmont Main
NLE.M.S. Holds Monthly Meeting at Nazarene Church
The NLE.M.S. monthly gathering met Wednesday evening at the Nazarene church with Mrs. LaVern Smith presiding. Karen Warren read a missionary letter from Lorraine Schulz, devotions were led by Mrs. Willem Milleman, prayers by Mrs. Smith, a study on Africa was led by Mrs. Henry Horn, and Forrest Main gave the benediction prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nle.m.s
Nazarene Church
LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Karen Warren
Lorraine Schulz
Willem Milleman
Smith
Henry Horn
Africa
Forrest Main
Jolly Dozen Club Meets With Mrs Amy Lockman
Mrs Amy Lockman hosted a Thursday afternoon Jolly Dozen Club meeting. Rook was played with moments left at the close of the afternoon.
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Jolly Dozen Club
Amy Lockman
The
Jolly Dozen
Rook
Miss Ments
Miller Receives Word of Uncle Death
Mrs Wilbur Miller learned Tuesday of the death of her uncle Pearl Gibbs 78 a longtime Wayne County resident Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Corydon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Miller
Pearl Gibbs
Wayne County
Corydon
Thanks for support after fire by Meurice Crist family
The Meurice Crist family express gratitude for the help received after a fire. They thank churches, pastor, volunteers who hauled furniture, neighbors, and those who lent a truck, noting their hearts are heavy but comforted by the community’s generosity and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meurice Crist
Blakesburg Defeats MHS in Baseball Showdown
The Moravia High School baseball team traveled to Blakesburg Monday night and lost 8 to 1. If weather allows Wednesday afternoon, Blakesburg will host a return game here for a second matchup.
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Moravia
Blakesburg
Hiatt Woman Undergoes Major Surgery Saturday
Mrs. Emery Hiatt underwent major surgery at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri Saturday. Her daughter Mrs. Gary Perry and husband visited over the weekend. Mr. Hiatt stayed with his daughter Mrs. George Turner south of town during the hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Hiatt
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Gary Perry
Mr. Hiatt
George ‘Turner
Mrs. Hiatt
Local People Share Weekend Visits and News Highlights
A string of social visits and family events fills a rural Iowa scene. Cif Whicker family moved from Elsa DeLong property, Mrs. Wheeler returns from Monroe County hospital, and many guests called on friends and relatives including Ottumwa, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Vivian, and Centerville. Church group notes and hospital stays accompany lively community chatter.
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Cif Whicker
Elsa DeLong
Easter Sunrise Services At EUB Church Program
Rev F A Richardson pastors Evangelical United Brethren Church with a full weekend schedule including Sunday School at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00 Sermon The Empty Sepulcher Fellowship Groups at 7 30 and The Hidden Presence of Christ Easter Sunrise Service for area youth 17th at 5 45 am followed by breakfast at 7 00 am at the Methodist church Corneal of Administration meeting 7 30 pm at the church Monday 18 Bible study and prayer meeting 7 30 pm Minister s Day of Prayer Convocation at Westmar college Thursday 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Christ
Methodist
Christian
E.U.B
Easter Services at Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene announces a Sunday program with 10:00 Sunday school rally and 11:00 Easter program featuring songs and messages by the young Peoples Society, followed by an 11:40 Easter message by Pastor H. LaVern Smith. Evening schedule includes 7:00 N.Y.P.S. and Junior Service and 7:45 Evangelistic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Young Peoples Society
N.Y.P.S
Easter Services and Sunday Schedule Across Moravia Area
Easter morning worship and Sunday school are planned at Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel with additional services in Moravia. Grace Methodist lists Rev. Weldon Whitenack as pastor and offers 9:00 worship, 10:00 Sunday school, and 7:00 evening service. Moravia shows 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 Easter worship with 7:00 circuit evening service. A film Gates of Glory and Women’s Society meeting are noted in Moravia.
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Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview Lee Benx
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Church Activities Announced by First Christian Church
Donald Plum pastor and Mrs Birdie Main superintendent announce Sunday school at 10:00 and communion at 11:00. Wednesday afternoon Ladies Aid quilts at Mrs O D DuVall home. CWF meets at Clara Irelan home on Thursday April 21 at 2:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
O. D. DuVall
C.W.F
Clara’ Irelan
Pam
Conium Methodist Church Palm Sunday and Easter Services
Glen Lochhead presides with Russell Brown assisting at 9:00 a.m. worship and communion. Sunday school at 9:45 and youth meeting at 6:00. Easter Sunday offers services at usual hours, a 7:30 p.m. choir program, sunrise service at 5:00 a.m., and a 6:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast at Mystic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1Conium Methodist
Glen Lochhead
Russell Brown
Mystic Church
Miller's Grandson Debate Team Wins National Qualifier
The Newton debate team won the class A contest at Iowa City and the Iowa district tournament of the National Forensic League in Muscatine in February, posting 12 wins and no losses. They will compete in San Diego, California from June 20 to 25. Ray Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Miller, is on the team and also earned a superior in radio speaking at Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Iowa City
National Forensic League
Muscatine
San Diego
Calif
Ray Miller
Francis Miller
Ray
Lowa City
E. O. B. Church Dinner Announcement
The E. O. B. Ladies Aid will serve a church dinner on April 20. Menu items include breaded potatoes lettuce salad rolls jelly lemon pudding cake and other offerings. Proceeds support church activities.
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E.O.B. Ladies Aid
Good Friday Services at Grace Methodist Church
Good Friday services are planned at Grace Methodist Church on Friday evening April 15 at 7 30 p m The program includes hymn congregational singing a special solo Were You There by Karl Tuttle with choir background Scripture and prayer by Rev Fred Richardson a special song by Nazarene church sextet more hymns an offering by Rev Weldon White and a concluding message Via Dolorosa by Rev Donald Plum followed by the Christian Benediction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Karl Tuttle
Fred Richardson
Nazarene Church
Weldon Whitenack
Mia
Dolorosa
Donald Plum
The
Christian Church
Moravia FFA Boys Attend State Convention
Nine Moravia FFA members joined the Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America 32nd Annual State Convention in Cedar Rapids April 8 and 9. Delegates met state officials including Cedar Rapids Mayor James Meaghan and Governor Herschel Loveless, heard National FFA President Jim Thomas, and assisted in convention business.
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Moravia Ffa
Iowa Association of Future Farmers of America
Cedar Rapids
Moravia
James Meaghan
Iowa
Herschel C. Loveless
FFA
Jim Thomas
Bob Harsh
Richard Coltrain
Larry Dayton
Gary Roberts
Ronnie Kehrberg
Max McAninch
Donald Strunk
Jay Taylor
Marvin Lindley
Jerry Bob- Jenz
Ivan Harsh
Bill Main
Candidates for June Primary in Appandose County
Ver K Farnsworth County Auditor announces June primary candidates. Verl K Farnsworth (R) and Kermit Strickler (D) run for Auditor. Clerks include Gloria Corteaio (R) John W Turner (R) and James L Willis (D). Sheriff contenders W A Thompson (R) Paul Thomas (D) Charles R Dooley (R). Treasurer H G Hargis (D) Edward E Gilchrist (R). Recorder C E Sampson (R) Orel M Hazelwood (D). Board of Supervisors 61 term R Benz (D) Ralph C Woods (R). Board 62 term Glen Johnson (R) Kermit Kincade (D). County Attorney Jim Milani.
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Ver
Farnsworth
Appandose
Verl K. Farnsworth
Kermit Strickler
Gloria Corteaio
John W. Turner
James L. Willis
W. A. Thompson
Paul Thomas
Charles R. Dooley
H. G. Hargis
Edward E. Gilchrist
C. E. Sampson
Orel M. Hazelwood
Board of Supervisors
Rt R. Benz
Ralph C. Woods
Glen Johnson
Kermit Kincade
Jim Milani
Moravia Community School Assn Publishes By Laws
At the March meeting of the Moravia Community School Assn a tentative by law set was presented and recommended for study and approval. The Union will publish the proposed by laws so all may know them and they appear on page five.
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Moravia
Mystery Farm Picture Identified in Union Page Two
Household readers are invited to name a mystery farm photo printed on page two of the Union. A man stands before a house near a white picket fence, watching the plane photograph. Call or visit the Union office with your guess.
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The
Union
Sunshine Club Meeting At Lyndon McDanel Home
Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel hosted the Sunshine Club at their Centerville home on Wednesday evening April 6. Members enjoyed a cooperative supper and social time with men playing rack. Celia gave each lady a small traveling gift. The May meeting will be at Mr and Mrs Jens Gladfelder on Main Station.
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Lyndon McDanel
Sunshine Club
Centerville
Celia
Jens Gladfelder
Maine Station
Mosley Wins Ames Scholarship From Home Economics Assn
Mary Mosley, a Moravia senior active in Monroe County 4-H, has been awarded a two year scholarship of 500 dollars by the Home Economics Association of Iowa State University at Ames. Two awards are given yearly. She plans to attend Iowa State in Ames this fall and has been a standout 4-H county girl and former county 4-H president, with high scholastic standing and Betty Crocker Homemaker honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mosley
Home Economic Association
Iowa State University
Ames
Miss Mosley
Moravia
Monroe County
Betty Crocker
Mrs Kalvig rites held Wednesday
Frieda M Kalvig 58 died April 11 at Mt Pleasant state hospital Born December 23 1902 in Chicago she married Irwen Kalvig October 11 1930 They moved from Chicago to a farm near Moravia Survivors include husband adopted son William Kalvig two brothers four sisters Funeral services were held Wednesday at First Lutheran Centerville Rev Melvin Suhr officiating Interment Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
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Frieda M. Kalvig
State Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Chicago
William Meyers
Irwen Kalvig
Moravia
William Kalvig
Kansas City
Irwin
Albert Meyers
Elsie Closser
Hildred Dusablon
Centerville
Gertrude Cook
Enna Meyers
First Lutheran Church
Melvin Suhr
Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
Local Family Visits and Moves Mentioned in Moravia Notes
Mr and Mrs Phil Cobb and Mr and Mrs Lowell Harris of Newton visited Mrs Clara Weidman at the Frank Wilson home and their sister Mrs Eva Hiatt Sunday. Johnnie Whicker of Ottumwa stayed with her mother Mrs Della Bivin. Ira Robb of Seymour called on her Monday. Mrs Delis Bivin entered Monroe county hospital at Albia for medical treatment. Visiting Anna Easter last week were daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Merle Brauer from Minneapolis. The Bravers plan to move to Richmond Indiana after May 1 where Braver will be central office manager and handle bookkeeping publications and personnel. Mrs Neil Sears visited sister in law Mrs Kenneth O Connor after surgery in St Joseph hospital. John Frost and Omaha family came to Easter with sister Mrs Wm Woodward Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Cobb
Lowell Harris
Newton
Clara Weidman
Frank Wilson
Eva Hiatt
Johnnie Whicker
Ottumwa
Della Bivin
Ira Robb
Seymour
Delis Bivin
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Anna Easter
Merle Brauer
Minneapolis
Ruby
Moravia School
Braver
Richmond
Ind
The
Friends Church
Bravers
Rex
Ernie Easter
Neil Sears
Kenneth O'Conner
St. Joseph Hospital
John Frost
Omaha
Wm. Woodward Sr
Youth Conference at Ames Hosts Keynote by Dr Romney
Families gather at Ames for the Youth in Our Time conference with keynote speaker Dr Kimball Romney of Stanford. Local attendees include Mrs Doyle Hampton from the 4 H girls committee Mrs Ben Williams and Mrs Elvin Thomas of the Family Living Committee. Talks by Romney will be rebroadcast on WOL radio on April 11 at 5 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Romney
Stanford University
Doyle Hampton
Ben Williams
Elvin Thomasson
Family Living Committee
Romney
WOL
Automatic laundry to open here as water system nears
Don Hiemstra of Pella buys the U. O. Main building near the bank to establish an automatic laundry once water service is ready. Water system contracts are expected to be let May 18 with construction to start soon after. Dist court in Centerville grants motion to proceed in school reorganization case, allowing Centerville ISD to participate. disputes over area inclusion by Moravia Moulton and Teagan district continue as the case moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hiemstra
Pella
U. O. Main
Nadine & George's
Heinrich Taylor
Centerville
Moravia
Moulton
Teagamen
Centerville Independent School
Teagarden
Sunrise Services At EUB Church Easter Event Schedule
Easter sunrise worship at the EUB church 5 45 am open to all youth and adults. A youth break fast follows at Grace Methodist basement at 7. Program by local youth committee includes prayers songs scenes readings and benediction led by Rev Deedrick and readers.
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Mrs Janet Massman
The Clover Leaf club met April 6 at the home of Mrs. Janet Massman with many members and guests present. A cooperative lunch was served, nut meats were collected, and mending done. Afternoon games produced winners Phyllis Spaur, Mable Moore and Janice Moore. birthday gifts went to Helen McAninch and Mabel Moore. Next meeting set for April 20 at Fern Penfield.
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Clover Leaf Club
Janet Massman
Edith Callen
Mansel Tarbell
Jim McAninch
Lynn Fenton
Bill Moore
Douglas
Dewayne Moore
Russell
Roy Argo
Pat Printy
Shaun
Martha Kay
Lois Straw Ang Joyce
Paul Dicks
Fonda
Janet
Phyllis Spaur
Mable Moore
Janice Moore
Helen MccAninch
Mabel Moore
Fern Penfields
T B Tests in Three Townships
Farmers owning beef or dairy cattle in Independence Union and Belair are receiving a T. B. test on their cattle. Each year three townships are selected for testing and four re runs are made to check for infestation and keep the county on the accredited list. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sears of Cherry Valley Illinois will visit the Kenneth O Connor family for Easter.
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Independence
Union
Belair
Lloyd Sears
Cherry Valley, Il
Kenneth O'Conner
Music Groups Win 14 Firsts at Carlisle Contest
Moravian Community School pupils competed in Carlisle winning 14 I ratings 9 II ratings and 5 III ratings. Named soloists include Janet Harrington Diana Burton Sandy Card Lee Ann Heckman Nancy Benz Norma Gladfelder and Jay Clayworth with ensembles such as clarinet quartet sax trio and brass groups plus mixed woodwind entries.
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Moravian Community School
Carlisle
Janet Harrington
Diana Burton
Sandy Card
Lee Ann Heckman
Nancy Benz
Norma Gladfelder
Braad
Donald West
Larinet
Joyce Kincade
Jean Hawk
Brags
Jay Clayworth
Ann Paxston
Sew and 80 Club Egg Roast at Brownlees
Mr and Mrs Oliver Brownlee and Mr and Mrs John VanZante hosted the Sew and So Club egg roast on Friday night April 8. A large crowd attended and prizes for eating the most eggs went to Bill French Ben French Stanley Spencer Marjorie and Martha French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Brownlee
John VanZante
Sew and So
Brownlee
Bill French
Ben French
Stanley Spencer
Marjorie
Martha French
Trenton Wilson
Ralph Turner
Ralph Spencer
Mary
Stanley
Frank Wilson
Harold Mason
Tammy
Sandy
Jerry
Tom Robb
Barbara
Alan
Melissa
Washington, Ia
Janice White
Centerville
Ray McCloud
Greg Wilson
Progressive Club Hosts Meeting At Brain Home
Mrs Lester Brain and Mrs Bertha Broshar hosted a Progressive Club gathering Thursday evening at the Brain residence. High scores went to Mrs Paul Broshar and Mrs Rowena McFatridge, while guest prize went to Mrs Ted Wakefield of Redwood City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Brain
Bertha Broshar
Progressive Club
Brain
Paul Broshar
Rowena McFatridge
Ted Wakefield
Redwood City
Cebuf
Dedication of Fairview Church Booth unit in Unionville
LuAnn attended the dedication ceremony held Sunday afternoon for the new unit of the Fairview Church of the Brethren in Unionville booth area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Richardson
LuAnn
Fairview
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Council Bluffs
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Hillsboro
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Des Moines
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Bob Martsching
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Unionville
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Mettie Roland
Charles Foster
Jennie Poland
Dean Easter
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Earl Boyer
Guy Argo
St. Josephs Hospital
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Galesburg
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Clell
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Mena
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