Banquet Honors High School Athletics Leaders
About 180 people attended the annual high school athletic banquet in the gym. Kenneth Blackman spoke on baseball management styles and female athletes’ guides. Linda Coulson led as toast mistress while Superintendent Fenton welcomed guests. Awards covered girls and boys basketball letters, managers, and cheerleaders with later honors for softball and baseball teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Kenneth Blackman
M. K. Blackman
Midwest
Cardinals
Linda Coulson
Fenton
J's
Janet Harrington
Jeanne Hawk
Joyce Kincade
Janice Mosley
Karen Scott
Eugene Vincent
Richard Mason
Harry Arnold
Marty DuVall
Jessie VanDorin
Karen Woodward
Sandy Card
Dianne Birton
Lois Fowler
Martha Rouse
Leta Long
Jean Taylor
Dana Easter
Ann Mihalovich
Gary Underwood
County Church Council to Meet at Centerville
The Appanese County Councils of Churches will meet April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mission Covenant 16th and Walnut Centerville Iowa. The program includes four singspiration by Dick Milton and pictures by Rev James Thomas of his Evangelistic trip to Puerto Rico. A short business meeting will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanese County Councils of Churches
Mission Covenant
Walnut
Centerville
Towa
Dick Milton
James Thomas
Puerto Rico
Bake Sale To Aid Methodist M. F. Saturday
The Methodist M. F. will hold a bake sale on Saturday April 25 at O Conners Store starting at 3:00 PM. Proceeds support church activities and community service events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist M.¥.F. Will
O'Conners
Moravia School Bond Election Today Vote Reminders
Voters in the Moravia community school district are advised of a school bond election today. Polls open 12 noon to 7 p.m. at the community building basement with a 605 majority required to approve bonds up to 290000 for a new high school building and site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Community School District
Moravia
Monroe
Ap Pansose
State of
Iowa
Amoun
Centerville
Moulton
Albia
Mystic
Albia Denies ISU Gas Motion On Franchise Election
At a Albia city council meeting on Monday night the Iowa Southern Utilities was denied a motion to postpone or seek a franchise. The Albia Gas company election will be held May 12 in Albia, while Moravia and ISU seek a franchise at Moravia with election set for May 18. Ralph Goode leads Albia Gas Co and Robert Buss leads Moravia Gas Co and ISU. both seek franchise approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Towa Southern Utilities Company
Albia - Gas Company
Albiay
ISU
Albia Council
Ralph Goode
Albia Gas Co
Robert Buss
Iowa Southern Utilities
Moravia Gas Co
Moravia
First Aid Course Sought By Moravia Community
The American Legion auxiliary plans a first aid training for Moravia residents. A ten hour standard course or an 18 hour advanced course would run two hours per session weekly, cost only a study book kept by each participant. Notify interest or request info from Mrs. Glen Van Dorin by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Moravia
Glen van Dorin
Polio Clinic at Centerville Saturday
Appanoose County Medical Society sponsors a 1959 polio clinic at Centerville Central Ward school on Saturday April 25. Registration begins 7:30 am and shots stop after 11:30 am. A $1 vaccine fee applies, waived for families unable to pay. contact committee members for those not yet contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Medical Society
Centerville Central Ward School
Clarence Hood
Harold Holder
Ralph Laberten
Centerville
N F M S Met at Nazarene Church for Italy Study
The N F M S met Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene for its monthly gathering with Mrs. Frank Woodward as leader. Devotions were led by Mrs. LaVerne Smith followed by a prayer and a missionary letter from Portuguese service. M H Johnson gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.F.M.S
Church of the Nazarene
Frank Woodward
Italy
Sicily
LaVerne Smith
M. H. Johnson
Swaim Properties Sold at Auction
Real estate from the Frank Swaim estate sold at auction Saturday. A Main, administrator, presided. The business building on the square’s west side went to Kenneth Condra for 540 dollars. The home one block east of the square’s northeast corner was bid by Mrs. Swaim at 3600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swaim
A. ©. Main
Kenneth Condra
Swaim
Moravia Garden Club sale at Legion home
The Moravia Garden club hosts a bulb shrub plant and food sale from 11:00 to 4:00 on Saturday April 25 at the Legion home A lunch will be served to the public beginning at 11:00 o'clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Garden Club
Legion Home
Moravia Eastern Stars Plan Friendship Meeting May 21
The Moravia Eastern Stars announce a Friendship meeting for May 21 at 6:00. Guest officers will conduct the initiation during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
FBLA Has Winner At Convention
Janet Phillips won first place in the FBLA State Convention spelling contest at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls on Friday April 17 1959. Moravia team members Judy Smith and Lee Ann Heckman also competed, with Linda Ward Nancy Roblenz Charles Argo Gene Vincent and Dick Mason earning second place in Parliamentary Procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Phillips
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Moravia
Judy Smith
Lee Ann Heckman
Janet
Washington, D. C
Linda Ward
Nancy Roblenz
Charles Argo
Gene Vincent
Dick Mason
Karen Pfannebecker
Janice Mosley
Anna Grace Mitten
FBLA
Mrs
Ray Charity
Sectional Baseball Tournament Here
Spring sectional baseball tournament games will be played here Saturday afternoon. Schedule shows Moulton versus Mystic at 12 00, Cincinnati against Udell at 1 30 and Moravia versus Seymour at 3 00. Second round on Monday at 2 00 and 3 30, finals Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Mystic
Cincinnati
Udell
Moravia
Seymour
Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting Tuesday Evening
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at the Post home for the April session led by Mrs. Don Tscherter. Attendees reported on the Appanoose County gathering in Moulton and the Ottumwa district spring conference. Members planned a box for Glenwood state institution and asked for used clothing for ages 9 months to 10 years, old greeting cards, playing cards, coat hangers, harmless toys by May 1. Robert Grubbs is making wreaths for Memorial Day. Mrs. Bertha Broshar spoke on El Salvador and members shared notes on the country. Entertainment and refreshments were arranged by several members. President Mrs. Gerald Morgan, recuperating from a fall, is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Don Tscherter
Appanoose County
Moulton
Ottumwa
Audliary
State Institution
Glenwood
Ruth Hammond
Robert Grubbs
Bertha Broshar
el Salvador
Lester Sawyer
Curtis Burton
Frank Rogers
Mettie Roland
Gerald Morgan
Albia Men Groom Beards for Centennial Celebration
Albia residents prepare for the centennial events from June 24 to 27 by grooming beards mustaches and goatees. A variety of styles and whisker colors appear as part of local preparations. Mothers are advised to explain the change to children before visiting neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Missionary Groups Meet at Methodist Church
Junior and Intermediate missionary groups met after school at the Methodist church. Mrs. Sylvan VanDorin and Mrs. Welkion Whitenack led the junior session, with Donna Rae Ourd as hostess. Mrs. Harold Prough led the intermediate group with study and refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sylvan VanDorin
Welkion Whitenack
Sesson
Donna Rae Ourd
Harold Prough
Jesson
Iconium skaters rally at Moravia rink
Thelesniwa M L Y and Thelesniwa MY attended a Sub District Rally Skating Party at Moravia Hilltep Rink on April 9, with reporter Richard Peciy documenting the event.
Moravia School Board Reviews Buses and Hires Teacher
At a regular Monday meeting Moravia school board examined buses and opened bids for chassis and body but took no action on a new bus due to the late hour. Mrs. Ardis Walter was hired to teach 7th grade. multiple vacancies remain, and a plan to shift elementary music instruction aims to devote more time to high school vocal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ardis Walter
Duff
Unionville
Williamson School
Wabash to Stop Passenger Service on Two Trains
The Wabash railroad posted notices at depots on the Moberly Missouri to Des Moines line stating it will discontinue passenger service on two trains. Protest must be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC before June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
Moberly
Des Moines
Iterstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Local community notes from a Moravia Centerville area
Local news items list moves to new farms and homes, visits by families and relatives, and student activities. Bud McDanel and family moved to a newly bought farm from Lyndon McDanel, while Lyndon and his wife relocated to Centerville. Eva Hiatt was taken to a relative’s home after a fall. Harold Brown and Janice moved to a Highway 60 property vacated by the Spencer family. Freshman class enjoyed an Albia park picnic and an Albia show. VanDorins and Kearneys shared visits in Des Moines. Moravia Student Council members attended a Des Moines district convention with sponsor Clarence Sheldon. The Ewings and Scotts hosted relatives at Sunday dinner. Marilyn Jane Ewing returned home after a month with grandparents. Jennie Pollard visited her sister-in-law in Centerville. Main and his children from Des Moines spent the weekend with his mother Birdie Main. Sunday guests included several families from Des Moines and Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud McDanel
Lyndon McDanel
Centerville
Eva Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Harold Brown
Janice
Highway 60
Johnny Spencer
Albia Park
Albia
Glen VanDorin
Jim Kearney
Des Moines
Ames
van Dorin
Moravia
Ann Mihalovich
Janet Harrington
Rita Gardner
Sharon Walter
Mary DuVall
Diana Burton
Clarence Sheldon
M. T. Ewing
Walter Scott
Marilyn Jane Ewing
Jennie Pollard
Margaret Simmons
Dwight Main
Birdie Main
Glen Fowler
Harold VanDorin
Patty
Joyce
Charles
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Larry Brooks
Danny
Willard Brooks
Gtuumwa
E. F. C. Club Meeting With Mrs Hammond
The E. F. C. club gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ruth Hammond as hostess. Fourteen members attended. Curtis Burton won the door prize and Mrs Leonard Palmer won the pencil game. Members voted to send a card to Mrs Gerald Morgafi in hospital. Refreshments included cherry cake, nuts, candy and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Ruth Hammond
S. Curtis Burton
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgafi
Rogers Receives High FFA Award at State Convention
Moravia FFA members Karl Rogers and John Murdy attended the Davenport convention with ten others. Rogers earned the Town Farmer degree, one of 202 given from 10,000 members, while Murdy reported on his Sears Roebuck sheep project. Official delegates included Rogers and Murdy. Jim Burns served as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
FFA
Davenport
Jay Clayworth
John Murdy
Karl Rogers
Bill Benz
Jin Burns
Larry Long
Richard Coltrain
Wilber Strunk
Clarence Bellang
Carson Merkle
Larry Dayton
Marion Clayworth
Earl
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Jim Burns
Christian Fellowship Meets With Clara Irelan
The Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday afternoon with Miss Clara Irelan as a participant. Mrs. Roe Ahee presided while Mrs. Marshall Perry led devotions. The lesson study on Crossroads in the Middle East was directed by Mrs. Ahee, with Nell Utterback Maude Coltrain and Miss Irelan taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women's Fellowship
Clara Trelan
Roe Ahee
Marshall Perry
Ahee
Middle East
Nell Utterback
Maude Coltrain
Irelan
Twentieth Century Club Meeting Honors Mrs Dodd and Member
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Dodd. President Mrs. Frank Rovers led a program on Texas facts. Attendees signed a card for Mrs. J W Halden of Clavinda, turning 90 on May 7, a longtime charter member since 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
John Dodd
Frank Rovers
of Texas
J. W Halden
Clavinda
Birth Notice for Lois Irene Moffilt in Iowa
A newborn girl named Lois Irene was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moffilt of 1413 N E 39 St Oklahoma City. Grandparents listed include Mr. and Mrs. Forest Mottitt of Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Lysyd Raffety of Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moffilt
N. E
St. Qkla
Lois Irene
Forest Mottitt
Iowa
Find
Lisyd Raffety
Cedar, Rapids, Towa
Ing & Iiss
Bi 2
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A. R. Fenton
Hia
Kenneth
St. Louis Cardinals
Moravia High School
Lester Dooley
Carl Rouse
Jerry Hinote
Chet Hone
Athletic Beauys
Ann Mihaleen le Leta Long
County Church Council
Bake Sale
N.e.mls
Nazarene Church
Swaim Properties
Legion Auxiliary
Wabash
E. F.C
Rogers
Christian Fellowship
Clara Irelan
20Th Century
Flight of the
Stork
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