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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1964

Page

4

Darling Brats Junior Play at Moravia High Friday

Moravia Juniors present The Darling Brats a three act comedy at the high school Friday evening with Sandy Whitehead Wesley Smith Sonny Hawk Craig Sheldon Barbara Darby Dianne Pearson Linda Whitehead and others in the cast Clarence Sheldon directs the student production inviting the public to attend the school dramatic event.

Moravia High School Sandy Whitehead Wesley Smith Sonny Hawk Craig Sheldon Barbara Darby Dianne Pearson Linda Whitehead Gussie Apleton Crabb Linda Wiiteheads Agatha

Youths in Politics at Lovilia Sunday

Prominent Iowans will speak at Lovilia Methodist church on April 25 after 2 p.m. Rev Louis Lent Ed Powers District Judge Joe Wilson will discuss The Christian Youths Role in Politics. Centerville to provide music and Moravia MYF devotions followed by a business meeting and elections.

Lovilia MYF to Host Refreshments for Sub-district Officers

Sub-district officers will gather with Lovilia Methodist Youth Fellowship providing refreshments after the meeting. The event emphasizes community fellowship and support for local leaders.

Lovilia Myf

Newlyweds Honored at Charivari Friday Evening

About 90 neighbors gathered at the couple's west of town home for an old fashioned charivari after the marriage of Augusta Ford to Mr. Taylor on April at Lucerne Missouri. They will reside on his farm west of town.

Blaa Taylor Augusta Ford Mr. Taylor April Bat

Moravia Seeks Doctor After Local Health Gap

A Moravia group contacts state and medical officials in Des Moines on Thursday to secure medical services following the sudden death of Dr. Williams. An appointment with the State Medical Society is set, and other agencies will be approached for help.

Moravia Des Moines Williams State Medical Society

Mrs Jennie Pollard Dies After Stroke at Centerville Hospital

Mrs Jennie Pollard died Wednesday evening at St Joseph hospital in Centerville after a morning stroke. Born August 9 1872 in Unionville Iowa she lived in Moravia since marriage to Dan Pollard on December 31 1910. Survivors include daughter Mrs Charles Foster Des Moines two granddaughters and four great grandchildren. funeral Sunday at Turner Funeral Home with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery south of Moravia.

Jennie Pollard St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Galde Énage Manor Unionville Iowa Peter and Sarah Herron Simmons Moravia Dan Pollard Grace Methodist Church Church of the Nazarene Pollard Marie Bobby Howard Charles Foster Des Moines Charles Harvey Fort Myers Florida Shultz Ottumwa Turner Funeral Home Rey LaVern Smith Ang Coleman Hillcrest Cemetery

Mrs Ocile Clark Hosts Visit With Local Family

Mrs Nell Rousseau of Louilia visited her sister Mrs Ocile Clark while Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs G Hawk joined Mrs Leonard Wilson at Seymour on Wednesday. Mrs Nell Rousseau also arrived Monday for the visit.

Frank Wilson Ocile Clark G. Hawk Nell Rousseau Leonard Wilson Seymour Louilia

G E Luse Wins Iowa Farmer Degree At FFA Conference

G E Luse among Iowa’s 207 FFA members honored with the Town Farmer degree at the 36th leadership conference in Des Moines. Dr A W Tenney urged future farmers to develop appearance, habits, personality and responsibility as essential citizen traits. Conference actions included a downtown Des Moines parade and tours of Iowa Power and Light and the State Capitol. several members attended committee meetings and sessions.

Future Farmers of America Des Moines A. W. Tenney F.F.A Iowa State Department Jim Rowley Richard Woodward P.F.A G. E. Luse Richard Perry David Shelquist Iowa Power’ and Light Company State Capitol Larry Dayton Frank Woodward

Gardens of Thanks for Sympathy and Help

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Shultz and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harvey express heartfelt gratitude for comforting sympathy and help after their sorrow and for the beautiful service and floral offerings.

Charles Foster W. C. Shultz Charles Harvey

Athletic Awards Presented at Evening Banquet

Athletic banquet honored both girls and boys with basketball letter awards. Seniors pictured included Elaine Harrington Sharon Wilson Diane Judge and seven others. freshmen on a 6 0 season earned awards for Vickie Renwick Mary Jo Wilson Sharon Judge Barbara Thomas Judy Cochran Loraine Fowler Marsha Day Marella Walter and manager Diane Faber. Joyce Hiatt received a chaperone gift. Boys’ letter recipients included Larry Weail ward Richard Calhoun Phillip Wright Rick Rhee Phil Carrington with freshmen chevrons to Ronnie Ellison Bean Stocker William Martin Larry Proctor Max Argo Richard Mosley Larry Irwin Bruce Woodward on a 6 0 season. Kenny Estlack earned the manager award. Senior cheerleaders Becky Wilson Connie Walter Dixie Tubaugh Paula Cleaver.

Elaine Harrington Sharon Wilson Diane Judge Rose Blumer Linda Judge Rowena Cox Vickie Renwick Mary Jo Wilson Sharon Judge Barbara Thomas Judy Cochran Loraine Fowler Marsha Day Marella Walter Diane Faber Joyce Hiatt Larry Weailward Richard Calhoun Phillip Wright Rick Rhee Phil Carrington Ronnie Ellison Bean Stocker Wiliam Martin Larry Proctor Max Argo Richard Mosley Larry Irwin Bruce Woodward Kenny Estlack Becky Wilson Connie Walter Dixie Tubaugh Paula Cleaver

Bake Sale for Rainbow Girls Markets May 7

Rainbow for Girls host bake and food sale on Saturday May 9. Stars members may assist by providing baked goods or foods, with Rainbow girls coordinating pickup.

Rainbow For Stars Rainbow

Mother-Daughter Banquet Set by E.U.B. Church

The notice invites all women of the E.U.B. church and their daughters to a cooperative mother-daughter banquet on May 8 at 6 30 p m. Attendees should bring a salad or dessert and table service. meals, rolls, and drinks are provided. Mrs Earl Rabuck is noted as a guest. Reservations are with Mrs Maude Coffin or Mrs Helen Tad Hock.

E.U B. Church Earl Rabuck Maude Coffin Helen Tad- Hock

Churches Evangelical United Brethren notice

Rev J A Ogden Pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 10:00 a m 11:00 a m Morning Worship 7:30 p m Evening service Senior F and Junior K meetings Bible study and prayer Wednesday 7:30 p m Mother and Daughter banquet Friday May 8 6:30 p m Reservations call Mrs Maude Coffin or Mrs Grant Tadlock

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Maude Coffin Grant Tadlock

Grace Methodist Church services and schedules outlined

Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel list worship times, church school, and evening services under Rev Elton C Coleman and superintendent Kenneth Daniels. Activities include pastoral relations, quarterly conference with Dr Glenn Parrott, subdistrict youth rallies, MYF meetings, junior and senior high activities, prayer groups, and a program of religious broadcasts and inspirations in Moravia Centerville and surrounding locales.

Lee Benz Pupt Vennard College Moravia Glenn Parrott Wesley Chapel Kenneth Daniels Temptation

Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule and Events

Rev. H LaVern Smith leads Sunday school at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00 Youth with the Truth at 7 00 Evangelistic service with Singspiration at 7 45 Wednesday hour of prayer at 7 30 and prayer 8 30 choir practice follows each week

Richard Tubaugh Temptation of Thomas Louilia Goldenage Manor County Farm Wennard College KCOG Centerville Coleman Church of the Nazarene H. LaVern Smith Frank Woodward

Miller Des at Malvern Funeral for 94-Year-Old Bill Miller

The Van Dorin family learned that their mother’s brother William Perry Miller died Saturday in a Malvern nursing home. He was 94 and born December 19, 1869, with funeral services held Tuesday in Malvern attended by W Van Dorin and family members from Albia Des Moines Moravia and other relatives.

van Dorin Bill) Miller Malvern Iowa W. van Dorin Albia George van Dorin Des Moines Fred Va Dorin Anna Lockman Moravia

Weekend Visit Notes From Knoxville And Ottumwa

Mr and Mrs Donnie Burton and children of Knoxville spent the weekend with the Ralph Robinsons. Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs Kenneth Proctor of Ottumwa. The weekend was spent with her sister Mrs James Shank and family at Omaha Nehr Mr and Mrs John Sharp at

Donnie Burton Knoxville Ralph Robinsons Kenneth Proctor Ottumwa James Shank Omaha Nehr John Sharp

Claude Hawk Undergoes Surgery in Iowa City

Claude Hawk underwent major surgery at Mercy hospital in Iowa City on Thursday. He is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Hawk is with him in Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Hawk returned home to Moravia on Wednesday.

Claude Hawk Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Thank you for support during hospital stay and home return

I express gratitude to all who sent letters cards and visited me during my hospital stay and after returning home. Your kindness was greatly appreciated.

Card of Thanks From the Oliver Wright Family

The Oliver Wright Family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and relatives for sympathy during their bereavement. Appreciation cannot be adequately expressed.

Oliver Wright

David Shelquist Elected FFA President in Moravia Chapter

David Shelquist was elected president of the Moravia Future Farmers of America at a regular meeting on Monday April 20. Officers named include Richard Doud as vice president Larry Coltrain as secretary Sherman Kelley as treasurer Ronnie Boyer as reporter and Alan Clark as sentinel with 41 members present.

David Shelquist Moravia The Future Farmers of America Richard Doud Larry Coltrain Sherman Kelley Ronnie Boyer Alan Clark

Polio Clinic Set for Centerville Sunday

The Centerville Jaycees sponsor Stop Polio Sunday at the Centerville Community Center on Sunday April 26. Type I Sabin oral vaccine will be offered from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 25 cents per person to cover clinic costs. This is the third of three clinics this spring. Immunization records should be brought to update protection. previous Type I and II recipients are not required to have both.

Centerville Centerville Jaycees

Engagement and Wedding for Jo DuVall and Max McAninch

Mr and Mrs Warren DuVall hosted about forty guests at an engagement party for their daughter Jo DuVall who will wed Max McAninch on June 7 The event featured a three tier white and orchid cake with a bridal theme and a decorative card for each guest noting the date Jo is a Moravia Community School senior and Max is the son of Mr and Mrs James McAninch of Melrose

Warren DuVall Jo DuVall Max McAninch Miss DuVall Moravia James McAninch Melrose

Highway 60 resurfacing contract awarded to Hallett firm

Hallett Construction Co and Boone Crosby of Minnesota were successful bidders for Highway 60 work between Moravia and Centerville. The project covers 6.11 miles of resurfacing with asphaltic concrete and was bid at 68,613 dollars.

Hallett Construction Co Boone and Crosby, Minn Moravia Centerville

Festival Plans Are Formulated For September Festival

At Tuesday meeting planners settled dates September 10 11 12 for the fall festival. Henry Kolling of Chariton Valley Electric Coop Lloyd Brown and Carl VanZante joined festival committee members to outline events. The coop will hold its annual meeting Saturday afternoon at the high school with a noon lunch and an afternoon program in the gym. They will assist with Saturday evening entertainment and discuss Thursday and Friday programs including a teenage auto rodeo and driving-skill tests. A children's parade is tentatively set for Saturday morning with the big parade Friday afternoon.

Henry Kolling Chariton Valley Electric Coop Lloyd Brown Carl VanZante Electric Cooperative

Break-ins at Dewey’s and Moravia club target coins

Thieves broke into Dewey’s place by smashing the ladies’ room window and front door lock, stealing about 125 dollars mainly in coins, including a cigar box full of pennies. $15 in coins left behind. The former Club 60 had a forced entry but no money due to closure. Sheriff Thomas investigated similar break-ins reported Sunday night at the nearby Sinclair station.

Dewey’s Place Moravia Dewey's Place Paul Thomas Francis Sam Thomas Sinclair South Edge Albia Iowa Trust and Savings Bank James Murdy Murdy James Turner & Son

Regular meeting of S C A agenda April 27

Regular meeting notice for S C A Monday April 27 includes screening of two films The Child In The Middle and Are Our Schools Up to Date. Committee in charge.

S.C.A. Moniday

Moravia Garden Club sale set for April 25

Plans advance for the Moravia Garden Club annual plant shrub and flower sale to be held at the Community building on Saturday April 25 featuring flowers plants and food items for sale and community fellowship.

Moravia Garden Club

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Lovilia Centerville City Hall Albi City Hall Booster Club Nancy Mosley Peggy Rogers Richard Armstrong Robert Spencer Carlisle High School David Rhee Charles van Zante Jim Morrison DeWayne Robinson Dennis Huge G. . Luge Elton C. Coleman Fairview William Perry Miller NEW F.F.A Centerville, Sun Deweys Garden Club Moravia Bank
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