Moravia advances toward finals in spring baseball sectional
Moravia High School moved into finals of the spring baseball sectional, with Wednesday’s game pending against Blakesburg after a 10-0 shutout of Moulton. Tomlin and McCoy powered Moravia, Burns threw 12 strikeouts in the win over Seymour, rain ended the Moulton clash early, and Blakesburg reached the finals by beating Sovilia 5-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg
Moulton
Tomlin
McCoy
Mulvaine
Morlan
Farmers Notified Of Permitted Acreage In Soil Bank
Appanoose county farmers with soil bank contracts were informed to verify their permitted acreage for soil bank base crops and comply with all acreage allotments. Contact the county ASC office if notice was not received. Exceeding permitted acreage can forfeit rental payments and incur civil penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Bank Conservation Reserve
Dallas F. Walker
Appanoose County
ASC
Mast
Soil Bank
Mystery Farm pictured again in Union page two
Readers are asked to identify a familiar farm shown on page two of the Union. Contact the Union by phone or visit in person if you recognize the property and can name its location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystery Farm
Public Sale of Ernest Temple Farm Equipment
Public sale of the late Ernest Temple's farm equipment will be sold at auction Saturday in the town's south part. Hagerman & Thomas are the auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Temple
Hagerman & Thomas
Appanoose County Council Churches elect leaders at Centerville meeting
The Appanoose County Council of Churches met at First Baptist Centerville. Officers were elected for the coming year including Rev Lyle Albright as president and Paul Condra as treasurer. The meeting discussed a leadership training school for fall and invited county church leaders to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Fairview Church
Family Gathering at U S Hiatt Home
Mrs Clell Davis Mrs Bob Johns and guest Mrs Lea Gallo Way of Spring Valley Minn and Mrs Mabrey Taylor of Chester spent weekend with their father U S Hiatt returning home Monday A cooperative dinner followed with many Hiatt family members present Ice cream and cake marked the close of a wonderful day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clell Davis
Bob Johns
Lea Gallo Way
Spring Valley
Minn
Mabrey Taylor
Chester
U. S. Hiatt
Hiatt
Gus Hiatt
Kenneth Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Robert Hiatt
Sandra Hiatt
Ottumwa
Harold Hudgens
Mr. Hiatt
Paul Hiatt
Albia
Joyce
Lois Hiatt
Des Moines Couple Vacation Stops In Three West Coast Cities
Mr and Mrs Jim Kearney of Des Moines returned from a ten day vacation plane trip in San Francisco Los Angeles and Las Vegas. They are visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Glen VanDorin. Mrs Della Bivins returned Tuesday after several weeks in Monroe County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kearney
Des Moines
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Glen VanDorin
Della Bivins
Monroe County Hospital
Interurban Trollies Carry Girl Scouts on Saturday
Brightly painted trollies of the Iowa Southern Railway Co. ran two round trips from Centerville to Moravia. About 180 girl scouts and brownie girls joined the excursion, traveling along ISU railway tracks and allowed to photograph the group at Moravia station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Railway Co
Moravia
Centerville
ISU
Exquisite Moravia furniture frames reflect luxury craft
A Moravia shop showcases fruitwood frames from Snony Haly carved by old world craftsmen. Italian painters in New York add antique white tones before upholstering in tawny green leather with gilt beading. The two chairs are part of a custom order by Ivan Walter upholstery, sent from Moravia to New York and back for final detailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snony Haly
New York
F H A Banquet Show Goes With China Night Theme
The Moravia FHA banquet on Friday April 22 in the high school gym featured a China Night theme with lantern decorations and centerpieces. Janet Harrington led the creed, Sharon Walter gave the invocation, and Mary Mosley welcomed guests as president. Ronnie Closter was crowned King, and a style show narrated by Mary DuVall highlighted the evening with judges Miss Margaret Herring and Mrs Inga Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Walter
Virginia Burger
Sandy Card
Madge Lee
Connie McAninch
Joanne Main
Virginia Strong
Bill Benz
Kenny Ellison
Cary McCoy
Terry Martin
Bob Burns
Bob Tomlin
FHA
Mary Mosley
Janet Harrington
Ronnie Closter
Moravia
Future Homemakers
Nancy Benz
Mary DuVall
Margaret Herring
Inga Eddy
Jean Harrington
Linda Gardner
Judy van Dorin
Miss Rinehart
Jean Taylor
Progressive Club Elects Officers at Meeting
The Progressive Club elected officers at a meeting held at Mrs. Howard Smith home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Ralph McDonough was chosen president, Mrs. Rowena McKatridge vice president, and Mrs. Theo Miller secretary-treasurer. Bridg e prizes went to Mrs. Paul Broshar, Mrs. Bertha Hro shar, Mrs. Theo Miller, and Mrs. Gerald Morgan. cake and ice cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Howard Smith
Ralph McDonough
Rowena McKatridge
Theo Miller
Paul Broshar
Bertha Hroshar
Gerald Morgan
Fellowship Meeting With Clara Irelan Described
The Christian Women’s Fellowship met Thursday afternoon with Miss Clara Trelan. In the president’s absence Mrs. Marshall Perry presided, opening with prayer and hymn. Miss Irelan led worship, with Mrs. Nel Utterback as lesson leader. Topics from the study book Changing Africa were presented by Mrs. Perry, Miss Irelan, and Mrs. Birdie Main. The meeting closed with the CWF benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women's Fellowship
Clara Trelan
Marshall Perry
Miss Irelan
Nel Utterback
Africa
Perry
Birdie Main
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Mrs Fern Penfield
The Clover Leaf club gathered Wednesday April 20 at Mrs. Fern Penfield home. A chicken dinner was served at noon to Elmer Starr Joyce Frank Tarbell Earnestine Argo Vera Moore Mabel Moore Russel Moore Verna McAninch Brant LaVern Massman Brant Paul Dicks and Fonda Dicks. Gift given to Mrs Phyllis Dicks and Earnestine Argu received the guess what. Next meeting scheduled with Mrs Frank Tarbell May 4. Work for the day involved selecting hut meets for the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Fern Penfield
Elmer Starr
Joyce
Frank Tarbell
Earnestine Argo
Vera Moore
Mabel
Russel Moore
Verna MecAninch
Jim McAnineh
LaVern Massman
Brant
Paul Dicks
Fonda
Phyllis Dicks
Earnesting Argu
Johnny Whicker Recovering After Iowa City Hospital Stay
Johnny Whicker of Ottumwa formerly Moravia resident underwent surgery last week at the hospital in Iowa City. He returned home Saturday and went back for a Wednesday checkup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Whicxer
Ottumwa
Moravia
Iowa City
Thank You Note From Mrs. Glen Turner
A heartfelt thanks is extended by Mrs. Glen Turner to relatives friends and neighbors for their kindness and help with the sale. The gratitude is deeply felt and will be remembered.
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Glen Turner
Evangelical United Brethren Church Events and Rally
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev F A Richardson offers Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon titled A Critical Alternative An Albia Group Spring Youth Rally at Sewal church features Prof Charles Lemke Westmar College as guest leader and speaker An Iowa annual conference runs Tuesday 3 through Friday 6 Ladies Aid quilting Wednesday afternoon at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Albia Group
Our Sewal Church
Charles Lemke
Westmar College
Iowa
Evangelical United Brethren’ Church
Church Service Schedule at Nazarene Church
Rev H LaVern Smith presides with Frank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday school 11:00 am. Morning worship 7:00 pm. N Y P S and Junior services 7:45 pm. Evangelistic service 8:00 pm. Missionary service Wednesday evening May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Communion Service and Dinner at First Christian Church
Donald Plum pastor and Mrs Birdie Main superintendent announce Sunday church school at 10 00 am and 11 00 am communion. Ladies Aid will serve dinner. Wednesday May 4 menu elsewhere in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church Loyalty Sunday Activities
Readings and services across Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel outline Loyalty Sunday. Includes sermons I Will Be Loyal and I Will, family dinners, Every Member Canvass calls, and MLYF rally with guest speaker Reidar Elsebutang en. Events span May 2 to May 4 in Moravia Cincinnati and Cincinnati area churches.
Methodist Menhost Ladies Night at Grace Church
The Methodist Men's Club of Grace Methodist church invites their ladies to supper at 7 tonight. Men will cook waffles and sausage. Devotions chairman John Veach has a filmstrip planned, and James Wilson arranged for Norweigan exchange student Reidar Else butangen from Albia to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Men’s Club
Grace Methodist Church
John Veach
Devotions
James Wilson
Reidar Elsebutangen
Norway
Albia
Mrs Clair Callen Heads Cancer Drive Moravia
Mrs Clair Callen has been appointed chairman of the American Cancer drive in Moravia. Mrs F A Richardson is assistant chair man. A meeting for the workers is scheduled for 2 pm Friday at the Drake Avenue Christian church in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Callen
Ap Dderated
American Cancer Drive
Moravia
F. A. Richardson
Drake Avenue Christian Church
Centerville
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church will serve dinner on Wednesday May 4. Menu includes roast beef and noodles mashed potatoes scalloped corn spring salad bread butter pie and coffee.
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The
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Weed and Brush Control Meeting Scheduled
A general interest meeting for dealers and farmers on weed and brush control is set for Tuesday night May 8 at the Continental Hotel in Centerville. E P Sylvester of Iowa State University will speak, with Dutch asre recognized as a leading Midwest specialist. Attendees will hear on weed control in Timothy fields corn soybeans and pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
Centerville
E. P. Sylvester
Iowa State, University
Asre
Midwest
Fred Hahn family in serious Easter car crash
Mrs T E Campbell recalls a serious Easter Sunday car accident involving her sister Mrs Fred Hahn, Mr Hahn, and their daughter Bertha Louise of Maquoketa and son with daughter-in-law from Iowa City. All were hospitalized. Bertha Louise survived with cuts and bruises. Mrs Hahn transferred to Iowa City hospital. others treated in Maquoketa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Campbell
Fred Hahn
Hahn
Bertha Louise
Maquoketa
Fredrick Hahn
Iowa City
Ma'quoketa
Bertha
Louise
Mr. Hahn
Mrs. Hahn
Margaret Miller
Wilbur
Eleanor
Campbell
Rainbow Girls Plan to Sell Popcorn
The Moravia Rainbow for Girls met with worthy advisor Nancy Tomlin presiding and voted to sell popcorn as a money making project. Jean Taylor and Sharon Argo were appointed to head the committee. attendees included Nellie Argo, Donna Tomlin, Judy VanDorin, Janice McDonough, Diane Kinestle, Linda Davis, Jo DuVall, Jean Taylor, and Mrs. Dick Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rainbow For
Nancy Tomlin
Assembly
Jean Taylor
Sharon Argo
Nellie
Nancy
Donna Tomlin
Judy VanDorin
Janice McDonough
Diane Kinestle
Linda Davis
Jo DuVall
Dick Johnson
Local social notes from Moulton and area
Mrs Nellie Williams hosted overnight at her daughter’s in Moulton. Roscoe Day and family visited his sister in the Veach home in Ottumwa. Jake Day of Donnellson spent the weekend with his son Craig at Veach’s. Horns of Moulton called on Mrs Josephina Charity. Garden club plant and food sale set for April 30 at Legion Hall. Chris Bogart attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Dick Carrick in Des Moines. Harald Burton and Keith Cameron’s sister attended John Cameron’s funeral in Bloomfield. Keith Cameron attended a supper at the Coulson home. Emery Hiatt and family returned from visiting their daughter. Gary Perry staying with her parents. Irene McKern of Loves Park, Rockford IN suffered a leg fracture from a fall and seeks letters from friends. Frank Gladfelder was taken to Rochester hospital for observation. Bill Laws, Ted Harp, and Laddie Tutley’s family visited Wilbert Johnson in Ottumwa. Al Staffeldt returned home after a three day stay in Monroe county hospital at Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Day
Ottumwa
Richard Veach
Jake Day
Donnellson
Craig
Clarence Horn
Moulton
Josephina Charity
Legion Hall
Chris Bogart
Inlaw
Dick Carrick
Des Moines
Harald Burton
Keith Cameron
Newton
John Cameron
Bloomfield
C. C. Coulson
Emery Hiatt
Gary Perry
Irene McKern
Loves Park
Rockford
Frank Gladfelder
Rochester
Minn
Bill Laws
Ted Harp
Laddie Tutley
Rathbun
Wilbert Johnson
al Staffeldt
Monroe County Hospital
Albis
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Lou Free
Don McKelty
Susan
Martin Smith
Batavia
Wm. Milleman
Noah Kingery
Louisberg
Tenn
Billy Brown
D. E. Bishop
Glen VanDorin
Paul Cridlebaugh
Ronnie Woodward
Frances Burton
John Burton
Glenview
John Kemps
Audubon
Andy Mosley
Town
Lafe Schafer
Larry
Wayne, Mich
Frank Mosley
Detroit
Mich
Debbie Mosley
Albia
The
Gene Judge
Polk City
Claude Paris
Stan Doud
Near Centerville
Raleigh Morrison
West Grove
C. W. Moore
Wm. Allen
Ida Mangle
Florence Underwood
Centerville
Dayne Taylor
Leo Thompson
Lloyd Beatty
Denny
Nancy
Vicki
Danny Butler
Terry Farr
Marshalltown
Beatty
Osa Brown
Birdie Main
Jack Clark
Estes Park
Colo
Carrie Whicker
Gus Tisue
Bert McKern
Clark
Wmallen
Ben Jones
Helma Tisue
Betty Main
Tisue
Drivers Training Discussed Monday at Community School
The Community School Assu met Monday at the school house with discussion on drivers education led by moderator Clarence Sheldon. Panel members included Wm Beretich, Centerville schools driver training instructor, Sgt James Douglas of the highway patrol and Art Fox. Richard Gardner's science class demonstrated, with Pat Simmons, Larry Whitehead and Larry Vichroy participating. By-laws were read and are expected to be adopted at the May meeting. Refreshments were served by committee: Mrs Herb Boblenz, chairman, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sheldon
Wm. Beretich
Centerville
Sgt
James Douglas
The
Highway Patrol
Art Fox
Richard Gardner
Pat Simmons
Larry Whitehead
Larry Vichroy
Herb Boblenz
Mansel Tarbell
Ivy Tarbell
Dick Johnson
Nelson Ballenger
Richard Veach
Appliance Repair Shop Opens in Moravia
Floyd Paxston of Ottumwa opens an electrical and home appliance repair shop in the former Broshar Insurance building Moravia. He plans to move to Moravia once a house is secured and will offer repair service for all types of electrical appliances and power lawn mowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Paxston
Ottumwa
Moravia
Broshar Insurance
Paxstons
Family and social notices from Batavia area
Community notes show visits across Ottumwa Batavia and Centerville. References include weddings births plant sales Rebekah events and family gatherings with multiple locals named, plus a Chicago based house mother and a tree accident injuring Noah Kingery of Louisburg Tennessee.
Bible School To Begin June 6
A Methodist church meeting outlined plans for a vacation Bible school starting Monday June 6 for two weeks. Superintendent is Mrs Richard Tubaugh. Program on Sunday evening June 19 at the E U B church. Teachers listed by grade and role. high school assistants to be chosen. Music superintendent is Mrs Frank Woodward with pianist Doris Jean Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Richard Tubaugh
E.U.B
Emory Polson
LeVern Smith
Nola Callen
Richardson
Sylvan van Dorin
Lavonne Ward
Clarence Whitehead
Burdett Ward
Richard Bentzinger
Weldon Whitenack
Biji Woodward
Frank Woodward
Doris Jean Woodward
Rites Tuesday for Bertha Coulson
Bertha Leota Coulson daughter of Levi and Eliza Coulson was born on a farm near Moravia on April 6 1888 and died April 24 1960 after a long illness She was 72 and 18 days old A Moravia Evangelical United Brethren member she enjoyed church activities and helping others She is survived by three brothers Wenell Glen and Cecil two sisters Mabel Coulson and Opal Stevens and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM Rev Fred Richardson officiating Burial was in Hillcrest cemetery The Coulson families express gratitude to friends relatives and the EUB ladies for support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Leota Coulson
Levi and
Eliza Coulson
Moravia
Bertha
Wenell
Cutterville
Glen
Rockford
Cecil
Mabel Coulson
Opal Stevens
Centerville
Rev
Fred Richardson
Burdal
Hillcrest Cemetery
Judy Stocker Undergoes Eye Surgery in Iowa City
Judy Stocker four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Stocker Moravia underwent eye surgery at University Hospital in Iowa City on Wednesday April 27 at 8 am. She will enjoy hearing from friends while at the hospital. Mrs Stocker is with Judy, and Mrs Gomer Stocker stays at the Clifford Stocker home caring for the other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Stocker
Clifford Stocker
Moravia
University Hospital
Iowa City
Stocker
Judy
Gomer Stocker
South Sub-District M YF Meeting Planned May 2
The South Subdistrict of the Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet Monday evening May 2 at the Cincinnati Methodist church at 7 o clock. This is the last meeting of the year with officers for the new year to be installed. A film Far From Alone will be shown. The Reverend Mr Glen Lochhead is pastor of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Cincinnati Methodist Church
Glen Lochhead
Hoat Church
Social visits noted in Fairfield Seymour and Promise City
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Butler and their son from Fairfield were dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Matherly. Mrs. Gomer Stocker and granddaughter Joyce Stocker visited in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Miller called at the Carl Coffins home in Promise City and at Ivan Gibbs home in Seymour on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Butler
Fairfield
Roy Matherly
Gomer Stocker
Joyce Stocker
Wilbur Miller
Carl Coffins
Promise City
Ivan Gibbs
Seymour
Tucedsy
Also Mentioned on This Page
MHS
Appanoose County Council OF Churches
U. S. Hiatt Home
F.H.A
Clara Irelan
Johnny Whicker
CFIY
Psator Fairview
Lee Bonz
Chatel
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Okurah School
W.S.C.S
Mae McDonald
M.Y.F
Jravia Delmar Dowd
Cincinnati
Lester Brain
Methodist
Christian Church Menu
Rainbow Girls
Nellie Wiliams
Harold Wright
Neeting Antiquity Lodge
John Main
W. M
Bible School
Bertha Coulson
EUB. Church
W. O. Coulson
Gren. Coulson
John Stevens
M.yf
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