Moravia Students Excel At State Music Contest With 28 Firsts
Moravia high school participants earned 28 first ratings, 12 seconds, and four thirds at the State Music Contest. The results list multiple solo and ensemble awards for piano, winds, brass, woodwinds, voice, and mixed groups, reflecting a strong school performance. Also noted is a tea hosted by Appanoose County Republican Women's Club honoring John Kyl and candidates, set for April 18 at the Christian Church Center ville Drake Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
MHS
Moravia
Sandra Whitehead
Lorraine Johnson
Moravia I
Richard Woodward
Dallas Kaster JI
Charles Thomas II
Larry Woodward
Sharon Judge
Appanoose
Mrs Jennie Pollard 91 Taken After Coronary Attack
Mrs Jennie Pollard aged 91, longtime resident at Golden Age Nursing Home in Centerville since March 6, suffered a coronary attack early Wednesday and was rushed to Centerville Hospital at 2 00 am, listed in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Pollard
Golden Age Nursing Home
Centerville
Centerville ‘Hospital
Shanghai News Highlights Local Socials and Visits
Mrs Bert Rinehart reports a flurry of visits and gatherings shared by neighbors and relatives. John Morrow and family traveled to Missouri to visit Glen Morrow in Kirks, while Lain and Overturf households hosted friends and relatives across Ottumwa Centerville and Council Bluffs. Numerous callers attended Mrs Sarah Morrows funeral as community updates continue on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrow
Missouri
John
Glen Morrow
Kirksville
Dee Lain
Harold Hawk
Bertha Overturf
Ottumwa
Myra Overturf
Mike Overturf
Lorraine Rinehart
Ernie Myers
Earl Purdum
Moulton
Don Whiteheads
Bert
Dick Brown
Brad
Don
Local family visits and funeral attendance noted
Dennis Gardner stayed Monday night with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walter. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur VanDorin attended Loren Buckingham's funeral at Delta Methodist church. Mrs. Buckingham, formerly LaRue Foster of Moravia, visited relatives in Lancaster Mo. and spent Sunday afternoon at LaPlata Mo with the Walters and Waller households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Gardner
Mearl Walter
Arthur VanDorin
Loren Buckingham
Delta Methodist Church
Buckingham
LaRue Foster
Moravia
Maurice Waller
Michelle
LaPlata
Lancaster
Big Wing Monday kills cow at Frank Woodward farm
High winds Monday toppled a corn crib at the Frank Woodward farm west of Moravia, killing a cow. The incident occurred during severe weather and was confirmed by local authorities. No other injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Wing
Frank Woodwards
Frank Woodward
Moravia
Watts Family Matriarch Harriet Watts Laid To Rest
Harriet Estella Boyer Watts born December six 1885 in Orena Illinois died April six 1964 at seventy eight. She married Matt D Watts November twenty two 1905 at Beaconfield Iowa and had four children Max Pearl Marion Gladys. Services held April eight at Woodman Funeral Home Russell Iowa conducted by Rev Loyd Watts Omaha Nebr. Burial in Russell Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Estella Boyer Watts
Mary
Samuel
Boyer
Orena
Illinois
Matt D. Watts
Beaconfield
Iowa
Max Watts
Omaha
Nebr
Pearl Zinn
Lamont
Marion Watts
Melrose
Gladys Harsh
Moravia
Christian Church
Rockwell City
Teacer
Sam Boyer
Linden
Town
Fannie Myers
Decatur
Etta Pulse
Novelty
Woodman Funeral Home
Russell
Loyd Watts
Gene Zinn
Bethany
L. B., Jordan
Polo, Mo
Richard Harsh
Cedar Falls
Robert Harsh
Maplewood
Dale Watts
Gerald Watts
Marvin Kelley
Nebi
Robert Watts
California
Maxine Kelley
Betty Jordan
Russell Cemetery
Hershel Pulse
L. E. Jordan
Eddie and
Debbie
Polo,Mo
Jerry Watts
Frank Trotter
Milo, Iowa
Ivan Shields
Mt. Ayr
Jerry Pettibone
Mary Meadows
Virginia Pettibone
Cecil Schrodt
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Trenton Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Towa
Leo Woolums
Chariton
Churches Schedule and Youths Singspiration Event
The Churches of the Nazarene and First Christian Church announce service times. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Youth with the Truth at 7:00 p.m. Singspiration 7:45 p.m. Hour of Prayer 8:30 p.m. Choir practice announced. Messages include God's Place in a Man's Life. Women meet Wednesday afternoon at Birdie Mains. Thursday CWF at Maude Coltrain home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Birdie Main
Birdie Mains
C.W.F
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev J A Ogden and staff announce Sunday services with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00. The Boys and Girls Fellowship meets during worship. 2:30 p.m. Spring Youth Rally at Lovilia EUB Church registration at 2:00 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Junior EUB meeting and Bible study on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Vacation Bible school planning meeting Monday April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Attend if teaching or helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Varl VanZante
Boys and Girls Fellowship
E.U.B
Albian
Lovilia
E-U.b
Bible Ae
Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel Services and Notices
A church and community notices page lists Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. Elton B Coleman with 9:00 a.m. worship and 10:00 a.m. church school, and a Bridey meeting at the Community Center. Wesley Chapel overseen by Superintendent Kenneth Daniels offers 9:00 a.m. church school 10:00 a.m. worship 7:00 p.m. youth fellowship and 1:30 p.m. Thursday Woman's Society, with Rev and Mrs David Kuba as Japan missionaries. Moravia under Superintendent Richard Tubaugh features 10:00 a.m. church school 11:00 a.m. worship 8:00 p.m. Senior MYF 7:30 p.m. Evening vesper and General Conference prayer items. Additional items include Vacation Church School planning, choir rehearsals, Jr. Hi MYF, Quarterly Conference led by Dr. Glenn Parrott, Methodist Men meetings, and a radio log for Moments of Inspiration. Religion in the News program begins April 18 at 12:45 p.m. on KCOG Centerville, hosted by Rev Elton D Coleman of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Elton B
Coleman Fairview
Lee Renz
Bridey
Steer
Tae
Folden Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Woman's’ Society
David Kuba
Japan
Glenn Parrott
Rey
Elton D. Coleman
Moravia
KCOG
Centervilles
Mrs Ernest Underwood Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs. Ernest Underwood was brought home Wednesday from Ottumwa hospital after two weeks of treatment. Neighbors and relatives shared visits including Glen Van Dorin and Jim Kearney families in Des Moines. A shower for Jane McCall was hosted at Connie McBee’s home with attendees including Art Fox Bob McCall Clint Linden and John Hayward families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Underwood
Ottumwa Hospital
Glen van Dorin
Jim Kearney
Des Moines
Art Fox
Bob McCall
Clint Linden
John Hayward
Ron Myers
Johnny
Jane McCall
Connie McBee
Card of Thanks Gratitude From Local Families
Marion Watts expresses thanks on behalf of Mr and Mrs Max Watts Mr and Mrs Raymond Zinn and Mr and Mrs Ivan Hareh for the many friends and neighbors who offered support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Watts
Max Watts
Raymond Zinn
Ivan Hareh
Junior High Operetta Slated At School Gym
The public is invited to the junior high operetta at the high school gym with free admission Friday evening April 17 at 8 00. Sixth graders perform Weather Man and seventh and eighth graders present Round Up in the Moon.
Moravia baseball opens with win and loss
Moravia started spring season with a 1-0 victory over Blakesburg behind pitcher Jim Rowley. Eddyville then shut out Moravia 8-0 with Jim Morrison on the mound. Next week Moravia hosts Molton Tuesday and Fremont on Thursday April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg
Jim Rowley
Eddyville
Jim Morrison
Moulton
Fremont
Doyle McDanels Observe 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Doyle McDanel celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at a family dinner and open house with Mrs Trenton McDanel and Mrs Wayne McDanel as hostesses. Many relatives and friends sent gifts and cards and visited during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle McDanel
Trenton McDanel
Wayne McDanel
Jerry Weatherly
Wilma Weatherly
LaPorte City
Claus Johnson
Blakesburg
F. H. Wood
Ottumwa
Gaylord McDanel
Debra
Trenton McDaniel
Dave
Dee Ann
Marvis McDanel
Ed Robinson
Max McCoy
DeWayne Robinson
Cary McCoy
Jack Huffman
Fred Coltrain
Gano Nashroad
Miley Lockman
Gale Gill
Taylor Aid Meeting Notes with Helen Wilson
Taylor Aid met with Helen Wilson for a regular meeting on April 3. Attendees included Deld Ballanger Lucile Carter Mr and Mrs Tyan Harsh Mr and Mrs Jim Herron Mr and Mrs Thea Miller Mr and Mrs Tom Pettibone Jackie Bill John Virginia Pettibone Mr and Mrs Cecil Schrodt Alberta Spencer and Earl Boyer Stella Bogart Vic Mihalovich and Peggy Pettibone joined in the afternoon. Chairwoman Wilson called the meeting to order. Dues and pennies for friendship were collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Helen Wilson
Deld Ballanger
Lucile Carter
Tyan
Harsh
Jim Herron
Thea Miller
Tom Pettibone
Jackie
Bill
John
Virginia Pettibone
Cecil Schrodt
Alberta Spencer
Earl Boyer
Stella Bogart
Vic Mihalovich
Peggy
Pettibone
Centerville
West Bend
Newton
Women's Farm Bureau
Indianola
Lois Wilson
Deloris Ballanger
Gladys Harsh
Roy Matherly Hospitalized at Des Moines Vet Hospital
Roy Matherly entered the Veterans hospital in Des Moines on April 8 for medical treatment. Lee Hiatt took him to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Matherly
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Lee Hiatt
Mrs Johnnie Whicker Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Johnnie Whicker returned to her Ottumwa home Thursday after a brief hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Whicker have closed their Corner Cafe and moved back to Ottumwa where Mr Whicker is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Whicker
Ottumwa Hospital
Ottumwa
Mr. Whicker
Moravia Garden Club Plant Sale Set For April 25
The Moravia Garden club announces its annual plant, shrub, bulb and candy sale at the community building this Saturday April 25. Lunch will feature hot sandwiches salad dip and coffee. The public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Garden Club
Second Degree Work at Masonic Temple Apr 18
The second degree will be held at the Masonic Temple Saturday evening April 18 at 8 00 p m James Wilson W M conducts the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
James Wilson
W.M
Moravia Student Dies At School In Sudden Heart Failure
Leslie Wright a Moravia high school freshman, 15, collapsed during a morning PE class near the baseball field and died despite resuscitation efforts. County coroner E A Larson pronounced him dead. his body was taken to Ottumwa for autopsy. Survived by his parents Oliver and Eva Maye Wright and eight siblings. Funeral plans were not set at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Leslie Wright
Moravia
Richard Armstrong
Philip
Leslie
E. A. Larson
Moravia Fire Department
Geyer
Larson
Leslie Hugene Wright
Oliver
Eva Maye Wright
Marvin
Vera
Kenneth
Stanley
Curtis
Nancy
Harold
Ottumwa
Union Press
Dr Williams Dies Saturday Moravia physician honored in service and heart fund
Funeral for Dr. L. M. Williams 67 held at Grace Methodist church with military rites. Moravia physician for 25 years, he previously practiced in Indianola and Apia and Davenport. Survived by Mina, two sons, two grandchildren, two sisters, a brother. Heart Fund memorial begun. community thanked for visits, cards, flowers, food, and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Williams
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Elton Coleman
LaVern Smith
Ministerial Association
John Veach
Lawn Hill Cemetery
Stanhope
Williams
Paton
J. S
Anna Jackson Williams
Indianola
Simpson College
Oklahoma University
Kirksville
Pennington Family Clinic Visit and Local Celebrations
In Bloomfield Mr and Mrs R R Pennington visited the clinic for check ups while friends gathered. Tim mie Penfield celebrated his first birthday with ice cream and cake at a gathering including the Penfields, Walter family, Knapp, and others. Supper guests at the Loren Walter home included Jim Knapp and Cary McCoy and family. A community sale of plants and lunch items is planned at the community building on April 25. Sunday visitors included Larry Pfannehecker and children from Centerville along with Paul Witt and Will Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pennington
Bloomfield
Neil Penfield
Timmie
Jack Penfield
Tom
Grey Penfield
Loren Walter
Connie
Jim Knapp
Cary McCoy
Marvin Gardner
Larry Pfannehecker
Centerville
Paul Witt
Will Gardner
Memorial Heart Fund Donations Window
Readers may leave gifts at the Moravia Union office designating the honoree in whose memory funds are to be given to the Memorial Heart Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Fund
Moravia Union
Fall Festival Committee Meeting Scheduled
A Pall Festival committee will meet April 21 at 7 30 PM at the Iowa Trust Savings Bank office. All committee heads are urged to attend and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Trust Savings Bank
Thank you note from Helen Underwood in Ottumwa
Helen Underwood thanks friends relatives and neighbors for flowers cards and gifts during her Ottumwa hospital stay and after return home She particularly thanks Rev Coleman and Rev Ward for visits and prayers and wishes God’s blessing to all recipients
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Hospital
Rev. Coleman
Rev. Ward
Helen Underwood
Bill Harsh Exhibits Artwork at Waterloo Show
Richard William Harsh son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh and an art major at the State College of Iowa exhibits four works in the 13th annual Black Hawk county Art Show in Waterloo Iowa The show runs April 12 through April 26 at the Waterloo Municipal Galleries with more than 140 entries Boat Dock Still Life Composition No 2 and Boats at Rest are his pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard William Harsh
Ivan Harsh
State College of Iowa
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Iowa
Harsh
Waterloo Municipal
Twentieth Century Club Meeting At Rowena McFatridge Home
Members of the Twentieth Century Reading club and guests enjoyed a social afternoon Tuesday at Rowena McFatridge's home. Hostesses were Mrs. Ira Boyer, Mrs. Harley Tisue, and Mrs. Emery Hiatt. President Mrs. Marshall Perry opened the meeting. roll call on Memories of My Wedding Day drew thirteen members and ten guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Meg. Rowena McFatridge
Ira Boyer
Harley Tisue
Emery Hiatt
Marshall Perry
Clarence Johnson
Nellie Williams
Tisue
Boyer
Howard Smith
Ivan Shelquist
Kenneth Condra
Nell Utterback
Grant Tadlock
Eleanor Miller
Birdie Main
John Veach
D. B. Bishop
Ben Jones
Women attend W S C S spring training conference
Mrs E G Hawk Mrs Carl Tis ue Mrs Grant Tadlock Mrs Ivan Shelquist Mrs J A Ogden Mrs Almont Main Mrs Ben Jones and Mrs Ethel VanDorio attended the spring training conference of the Women s Society of World Service held Friday at the E U B church at Albia. Mrs Harold Smith of Seymour was district leader and Mrs Pat Nolan of Story City branch secretary was the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hawk
Carl Tisue
Grant Tadlock
Ivan Shelquist
J. A. Ogden
Almont Main
Ben Jones
Ethel VanDorio
Women’s Society of World Service
E.U.B
Albia
Harold Smith
Seymour
Pat Nolan
Story City
Nazarene Church Meets For NFMS Service and Easter Offering
The Nazare ne church NFMS group opened with singing led by Mrs. Frank Woodward and concluded with prayer requests. Easter offering totaled 119 dollars. On May 2 Rev J Johnson, missionary to Brazil, will visit for service. Mrs. Smith presented the lesson Task of Financing from Our Last for Today. Benediction by Janet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.f.mls
The
Nazarene Church
Frank Woodward
Smith
J. Johnson
Brazil
Mrs. Smith
Janet Smith
Appreciation Note From Hospital Visit
I thank my relatives neighbors and friends for the nice cards and letters received during my stay at the University Hospital in Iowa City. Their kindness was greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Iowa City
Moravia FFA to State Meet Des Moines Leadership Conference
Moravia FFA members attend the 36th Leadership Conference in Des Moines on April 16 and 17. All 43 members will join Friday sessions, five will attend Saturday. Jim Rowley and Richard Woodward join the state FFA band and chorus. Richard Perry and David Shelquist serve as voting delegates. G. E. Luse seeks Town Farmer degree. Larry Dayton accompanies the group on the school bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Des Moines
Jim Rowley
Richard Woodward
FFA
Richard Perry
David Shelquist
G. E. Luse
Larry Dayton
Rebekahs Meet Monday Evening Moravia Lodge News
Mrs. Ivan Harsh presided at the Moravia Rebekah lodge gathering. An invitation to assist in the district convention at Centerville was read. The charter was draped for 40 days. Founders day planned for April 27 with honored members 25 years or more. Booster club supper planned for May. Ice cream wafers mints and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Harsh
Moravia
D. E. Bishop
Melissa Felton
Church Night Observed at Evangelical United Brethren
At the Evangelical United Brethren church the regular monthly church night included a cooperative supper and a program led by Mrs. Ted Wilson and Mrs. Theo Miller. The hymn sing featured old favorites, with Mrs. Wilson reading St. Luke and Mrs. J. A. Ogden offering prayer. The theme was Springtime and scriptures matched. Rev. and Mrs. Ogden sang a vocal duet and Rev. Ogden gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ted Wilson
Theo Miller
Wilson
J. A. Ogden
Karen Warren on tour with Vennard College choir
Miss Karen Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Warren is on a ten day tour with the Vennard college choir. She serves as accompanist and sings in the a cappella group. The choir tours Michigan while Warren studies at Vennard College at University Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Warren
Clyde Warren
Vennard College
Michigan
Miss Warren
University Park
Hospital thanks from Otumwa patient to Coleman and friends
A patient in Otumwa expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during a hospital stay and gives a special thanks to Reverend Elton Coleman for his calls.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Max Argo
Marie van Dorin
Diane Judge
Ronnie Boyer II
Brass Quartet
Brass Quatet
Brass
Linda Johnson
Mary Kay Spencer
Diane Kincade
Linda Whitehead
Judy Jansgens III
Sonny Walker
Wesley Smith
Ronnie Boyer
Richard’ Woodward
Marie van Dorin i
Aes Brozovich
Jeanne Targer
Faith Jordan i
Ee Seks
Girls Tri Girls Sextet
Aig
Cretacalin- Hospital
Shanghai News
Bert Rinehart
Harriet E. Watts
Doyle McDanels
Garden Club
RED Cross
Taylor Township
Lee Benz
Doris Roblenz
Lurete Carter
Joan Pettibone
Maxine Main
Mary Qehler
Fern Hudgens
Jane Kaster
Bertha Broshar
Marie Ellison
Velda Condra
Clara Irelan
Mary McClurg
Elizabeth Pats
Marjorie Scott
Joyce Hiatt
Memorial Heart Fund
Bill Harsh
20Th Century Club
WIFH
Rowena McFatridge
W.S.C.S
N.F.M.S
Moravia F. F. A
Rebekahs
U.B. Church
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