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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1963

Page

4

Moravia Athletic Banquet Honors 174 Attendants

At the Moravia banquet 174 attendees gathered as Wm Wakefield of Council Bluffs entertained with humor and recollections. Booster club president Gary Charity praised sponsorship, while coaches and students received letter awards for girls and boys basketball, cheerleading, and baseball with notable MVPs and captains named.

Ronnie Woodward Jim Argo Terry Tuttle Richard Armstrong Jay Taylor Jim Smith Jim Ellison Ellison Taylor Aleta Johnson Joanne Main Lois Joanne Wm. Wakefield Council Bluffs Wakefield Moravia MHS Fenton Booster Club Gary Charity Lois Strunk Nancy Mosley Peggy Rogers Donna Tom-an Diana Judge Elaine Harrington Sharon Wilson Betty Blumer Rose Blumer Linda Judge Lynette Smith Jean Harrington Dixie Tubaugh Connie Walter Becky Wilson David Rhee der Wayne Robinson Jim Morrison Charles VanZante Jim Rowley G. E. Luse Kenny Esflack Todd Harp Gary Woodward Marvin Lindley Ronnie Ellison Rick Ahey Larry Woodward Richard Calhoun Dennis Huge

CWF Meets With Mrs Maude Coltrain

The Christian Womens Fellowship held its regular meeting at president Mrs Maude Coltrain’s home. She opened with scripture and prayer, while roll call covered items of interest on China. Mrs Perry led devotions and Coltrain directed the China study with assistance from other members.

Christian Womens Fellowship Maude Coltrain China

Landgrebe and Green Families Welcome Newborns

Stork notices report Donald James Landgrebe Jr born April 19 weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces. Grandparents Lloyd Landgrebe of Iconium and George Thomas of Centerville. Also a son born April 22 to DL Green and LaVonna Card of Peoria. Richard Lynn Green weighed 6 pounds 1 ounce at birth. Grandparents Rev. L B Deedrick of Moravia and Mrs. Deedrick.

Donnie Landgrebe Donald James, Jr Lloyd Landgrebe Iconium George Thomas Centervile A. Green Peoria Richard Lynn Wieighed

Local Kindergarten Roundup at Morayis Community School May 3

The annual kindergarten roundup for Morayis Community School is set for Friday May 3 1993. Parents with children entering kindergarten for the 1963 194 school year are urged to attend the get acquainted meeting from 1 30 p m to 8 30 p m. Mr Fenton and Mr Stone will lead the session while children meet their future surroundings. To enter in fall of 1969 a child must be five by September 15 per Code of Iowa section 282 3.

Morayis Community School Fenton Stone Iowa

SCA Group Hears Psychologist Monday at High School Gym

The April SCA meeting opened with president Mrs. Larry Brooks and invocation by Mrs. LaVern Smith. Pupils demonstrated typewriters and adding machines from Mr Saliade’s class. Dixie Rae Tubaugh recounted her Washington DC trip with photos. Speaker Vera Kosta, tri county psychologist for Appanoose Monroe and Wayne, presented slides on special education centers in Centerville Albia and Sewall. Refreshments were served.

S.C.A Larry Brooks LaVern Smith Saliade Dixie Rae Tubaugh Washington DC Vera Kosta Appanoose Monroe Wayne Counties Centerville Albia Sewall

Thank You Notes From a Monroe County Patient

A patient in Monroe county hospital expresses gratitude for flowers cards and kind deeds from friends and relatives. Special thanks are given to Rev Coleman Rev Deedrick and other ministers as well as Dr Orelup and the nurses. Kenneth Wheeler of Des Moines visited to support his mother Mrs F B Wheeler amid Jennie Bland’s illness.

Monroe County Hospital Coleman Deedrick Dr. Orelup Kenneth Wheeler Des Moines F. BE. Wheeler Jennie Bland

Deer Sighted By Moravia Pond Saturday

Two Moravia residents Mrs Lula Tillmont and Mrs Winnig DuVall were visiting Saturday morning near the east part of town when a large deer appeared by Norman Ward's pond and pastures. The animal moved northeast and vanished from sight.

Moravia Lula Tillmont Winnig DuVall Norman Ward

Interment for Mrs Mary M Mills in Moravia cemetery

Mrs Mary M Mills 71 died Friday at Ottumwa and was interred Sunday at Moravia cemetery. Born December 25 1801 in Foster Iowa she was daughter of Charles Pabst and Emma Scott. Survived by brother Clarence A Pabst of Peoria and three nieces. Funeral services held Sunday afternoon in Ottumwa.

Moravia Mary M. Mills Ottumwa Charles P Emma Scott Pabst Foster Iowa Frank W. Mills Salem Mills Clarence A. Pabst Peoria Darlene Campbell Batavia Minnie Marie Mertens Germantown Imogene Page

20th Century Club Meets at Mrs McFatridge Home

Members of the Twentieth Century club and guests enjoyed a social afternoon at the home of Mrs Rowena McFatridge Tuesday. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Melissa Felton Mrs Cody Luse Mrs Emery Hiatt and Mrs Lee Tadlock.

Twentieth Century Club Rowena McFatridge Melissa Felton Cody Luse Emery Hiatt Lee Tadlock Luse Hiatt Marshall Perry Donald Hull D. B. Bishop John Kelley Clifford Paxston E. G. Hawk Herbert Megrew Mina Dowd Della Bivin Clara Irelan Lee Hiatt Birdie Main Zell Callen Kenneth Free Hugh McFatridge

Mrs Veach Visits Husband at Laughlin Hospital Kirksville

Mrs John Veach spent Tuesday with her husband at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri where he is undergoing medical treatment.

John Veach Laughlin Hospital Kirksville

David West Enrolls in Willys Automotive School

David West son of Mr and Mrs Ernest West has enrolled at the Willys School of Carburetion and Automotive Electricity in Blue Island Kl The school opened April 22 and David is a Moravia high school graduate.

David West Ernest West Willys School of Blue Island David Moravia

ISU To Survey Condition of Mains

The Iowa Southern Utilities Co. will inspect Moravia gas mains on Monday April 29 using a Rayflex Corp Jeep with electronic equipment to assess the distribution system. District Manager Mr. Warner says this routine check is part of regular maintenance and will map the gas mains condition.

Iowa Southern Utilities Co Moravia Rayflex Corp Warner

Welding School Report Presented Moravia Describes Training Impact

Superintendent A R Fenton attended a Centerville meeting to coordinate a report for the Overall Economic Development Plan to Des Moines. The Moravia welding course produced ten graduates on Feb 22, 1963, now in field work, with full completion and high employer satisfaction. Six work for John Deere at $2.67 per hour, others moved from $1.15–$1.50 to skilled labor. A new ten welders class began Mar 25, 1963, as local and Peoria visitors joined family weekends with Pfannebeckers and Russell families.

Moravia A. R. Fenton Centerville ARA Des Moines John Deere Co Albia

Mrs Wests Pupils to Give Recital at E U Church

The piano pupils of Mrs Ernest West will present a recital at the E U B church on Tuesday evening, April 90, at 8 p.m.

Ernest West E.U.8

T. E. Campbell Returns Home After Hospital Stay

T. E. Campbell was brought to his home Sunday from Monroe county hospital at Albia where he had been a patient since April 10 with a heart ailment. He is recovering nicely.

T. E. Campbell Monroe County Albia

Thanks for kindness during hospital stay in Monroe Co

A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for cards flowers calls and acts of kindness during a hospital stay in Monroe County Special appreciation to Dr Williams Rev and Mrs Ogden Rev Coleman the Golden Links Sunday school class and others who facilitated Inez's hospital travel and return

Monroe Co. Hospital Williams

Card of thanks for Ernest West Family

We thank neighbors and the Home Builders Sunday School Close for the flower arrangement for Ernest's mother and for the support during our bereavement. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Ernest West Family

Ernest

Moravia Garden Club Sale At Community Building

The Moravia Garden club will hold their annual plant and bulb sale at the community building on April 27. Lunch starts at 11 o'clock. The public is invited to attend and shop for spring garden needs. Mrs Ira Boyer is general chairman.

Moravia Garden Club Ira Boyer

Community Church Schedules and Services Listed

A listing of church services and activities across several churches. Evangelical United Brethren Church in Des Moines hosts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Grace Methodist outlines Sept guest speaker and worship times. Moravia notes multiple services, county events, and youth activities with guest speakers from Des Moines.

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante The Church Council Grace Methodist Church Elton D. Gyleman Fairview Keith Gladfelder Weldon Whitenack Richard Tubaugh Des Moines Appanoose County Clarence Whitehead Golden Age Manor Elton Coleman Nancy Turner

Rev Coleman Admitted For Medical Care In Albia

The Rev Elton Coleman pastor of the Moravia Methodist circuit entered Monroe county hospital at Albia Sunday for medical treatment. Symptoms and condition not specified, but report notes he is a patient under care.

Elton Coleman Moravia Monroe County Hospital Albia

Mrs Jennie Bland Suffers Stroke at Local Beauty Shop

Mrs Jennie Bland suffered a stroke Monday in Myna's Beauty Shop. She was rushed to Monroe County Hospital in Albia for treatment. Her condition is critical.

Jennie Bland Myna Monroe County Hospital Albia

Faye Platt Enters Golden Age Manor for Care

Faye Platt entered the Golden Age Manor at Centerville Saturday for care. Her mother Mrs. Ella Platt continues to improve at Centerville hospital following surgery.

Faye Platt Golden Age Manor Centerville Ella Platt Centervile Hospital

Service Members Update: Van Zante and Coltrain News

Pvt Ronald L Van Zante reports a new address at ER 17632360 K Co 3rd Ba 4th TRB Fort Leonard Wood Missouri A3C Howard Earl Coltrain son of Emery Coltrain Des Moines recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is on leave before tech school at Amarillo AFB Texas Coltrain attended Des Moines and Moravia high schools and will move May 1 to AHSTE5 0304 3920th Technical School USAF ATC Amarillo APB Texas

Ronald L. van Zante K Co Leonard Wood Howard Earl Coltrain Emery Coltrain Des Moines Lackland Afb Texas Moravia Technical USAF ATC Amarilla Afb Des Moines and ASC Howard Coltrain Technical School Amarilla Apb

Moravia Musicians Shine At State Contest With High Accolades

Moravia has a strong showing at the State Contest held at Allerton, earning 17 Division I superior ratings and 12 Division II excellent ratings. Awards span solos, duets, trios, quartets, and wind groups led by Diana Judge Becky Wilson and Diane Kincade, plus paratext regarding notice of Taylor Aid meeting on May 2.

MHS Moravia Allerton Diana Judge Becky Wilson Diane Kincade Sandra Whitehead Alan Dooley Jeanne Turner Linda Whielhead Marilyn Turner Connie Bobleng Mary Jo Wilson Donna Rae Oard Phillip Harrington Connie Boblenz Aleta Johnson Nickie Dicks Mary Spencer Minnie Condra Marsha Walters Jeanne Hawk Marie van Dorin Ronnie Boyer Faith Jordan LaNita Swift Francine Brozovich Jim Rowley Larry Woodward Lora Hiatt Charles Moore Brass James Murdy George Woodward Marie VanDorin Linda Davis Max Argo Ron Wooodward Sharon Judge Donna Rackard Mary Jo. Wilson Philip Harrington Richard Mosley Nancy Mosley Phillip Wright Joanne Main Ron Woodward Treblelow Beverly Struik Clarence Whitehead Helon Sithward Linda David Lenite Beth Boyer Shady Whitehead

Rev Whitenack to Speak Here Sunday at Moravia Church

Rev Weldon Whitenack formerly Moravia Methodist minister will speak at Moravia Methodist church Wesley Chapel and Fairview this Sunday morning He and local minister Rev Coleman exchange pulpits with Coleman speaking at Simpson Methodist in Des Moines where Whitenack now serves as minister

Weldon Whitenack Moravia Moravia Methodist Church Wesley Chapel Fairview Rev Coleman Simpson Methodist Church Des Moines Whitenack

W S C S Meeting at Grace Methodist Church

The Womens Society of Christian Service held its regular monthly gathering at Grace Methodist Church. Mrs John Yeach led devotions and Mrs Karl Tuttle presented a talk on church symbols with a film by Mrs Rowena McFatridge. Hosts at 1:30 pm included Mrs John Guthrey Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mrs John Dedd.

Rowena McFatridge Womens Society of Christian Service Grace Methodist Church John Yeach Karl Tuttle Agp John Guthrey Gerald Morgan John Dedd

Moravia FFA Scrapbook Wins Bronze at State Convention

Five Moravia High School FFA members plus advisor attended the state convention in Sioux City April 18 to 20. G E Luse and Bob Faber served as voting delegates, Max McAninch sang in the Iowa FFA Chorus, and Larry Dayton accompanied the group. The scrapbook earned a bronze award among twelve entries.

Moravia Sioux City Biltmore Hampton T. Hall Hall Iowa Bob Faber Dayton Air National Guard F.F.A. Foundation Jack RK Miller United States Future Farmers of America WHO State F.F.A Max McAninth Moravia Ffa Dallas Easter G. E. Luse Richard Woodward Max McAninch

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C.W.F Flight Stork Merle D. Smith Frank Mills 20Th Century Club Automotive ISU Welding Carl Pfannebecker Cecil Russell Gus Pfannebecker Gary Pfannebecker Larry Pfannebecker Clifford Pfanne‘becker First Christian Church Louis Schaffner Richard Doud Brass Choir Georgie Foodware Joyce Roberts Diana [Padee Girls Girls Sextet Diane Pearson Martha Sinclair Nita Swift Beverly Strunk Linda Arenes Connie Waler Taylor Aid Apna_ Hiatt W.S.C.S Methodist Church FFA
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