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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1959

Page

2

Arnold Robertson Vows Read Tuesday at Moravia church

Arnold Robertson and Miss Loig Arnold were united in marriage at 7:00 PM on Tuesday April 14 at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Moravia. The Rev Fred Richardson performed the single ring ceremony in the presence of immediate families. The bride wore an apricot pink street length dress with white accessories and white carnations for a corsage. The bride’s sister-in-law Mrs Floyd Arnold was matron of honor in a pale lavender dress with white accessories and white carnations. The bride’s mother wore an aqua rayon and acetate dress with white accessories and the groom’s mother wore a heat brown dress with beige accessories, both with corsages. Darrell Shepherd, a close friend of the groom, served as best man. The couple left for a short trip after the ceremony. The bride attended Moravia High School. The groom, a Centerville High School graduate of 1957, is employed by John P. Abramson Construction Co. of Des Moines. For sale staplers and staples for other makes, Union Office.

Loig Arnold Bert Arnold Moravia Ronald Robertson Harry Robertson South Drake Centerville Evangelical United Brthren Fred Richardson Floyd Arnold Darrell Shepherd Moravia High School Centerville High School John P. Abramson Construction Co Des Moines

Hilton Hustlers April 13 Meeting Minutes

Hilton Hustlers held its April 13 session with president Karl Rogers presiding. Roll call included Paul Koffman Donald Tibball Robert McGinnes Karl Rogers Carl Rouse Kenneth Eli son Mark Lathen Jim Rowley Albert Turner Raymond Clark Alan Clark David Murdy James Murdy Mark VanZante Charles VanZante Richard Woodward Larry Woodward Bob Kehrberg Ronnie Kehrberg and others. Reports were read and discussions covered 4 H tour shirt purchases and softball games. Demonstrations featured Bobby Kehrberg and Jim Rowley on storing fertilizer and Alan Clark with James Murdy on knot tying. Meeting closed with the pledge to the 4 H flag at 8:30 led by Albert Turner.

Karl Rogers United States Paul Koffman Donald Tibball Robert McGinnes Carl Rouse Kenneth Elison Mark Lathen Jim Rowley Albert Turner Raymond Clark Alan Clark David Murdy James Murdy Mark VanZante Charles VanZante Richard Woodward Larry Woodward Bob Kehrberg Ronnie Kehrberg

Union Livewires 4 H Club Meeting Report

The Union Livewires met April 9 at the Strunk home. President Bill Rogers led the session and handed out project enrollment sheets. Lois and Donald Strunk demonstrated machine operation safety. Joanne Main led a discussion on Standing and Walking. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Strunk.

Union Wilbur Donald Lois Strunk Bill Rogers Lois Donald Strunk Joanne Main Mrs. Strunk Butch Martin Larry Coltrain Richard Coltrain Gary Roberts Sherman Kelley David Rhee Mike Rhee Jay Taylor Becky Wilson Billy Bob West Peggy Rogers Bob Rogers Wilbur Strunk Michael West

Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club Meeting At Boblenz Home

The Taylor-Ettes 4-H club met at 7:30 p.m. at Connie and Nancy Boblenz’s home. President Connie Boblenz led the pledge as the meeting opened and the group discussed the Better Grooming and County Girls Creed contests, plus plans for the Mother and Daughter Tea in Centerville. Delegates for camp were appointed.

Taylor-Ettes Connie Nancy Boblenz Connie Boblenz Centerville

Better Grooming Contest and Demonstrations Held

Diane Kincade Connie Boblenz and Janice Brown organized a grooming event with a Better Grooming contest set for the 26th of this month. Diane Kincade and Sharon Judge led a talk on Care of Equipment. Linda Judge and Nelly Argo demonstrated as a group and Connie Boblenz gave a sewing machine care demo. The next meeting will be at Janice Brown’s home in May. Reporters Diane Kincade and Nelly Argo.

Diane Kincade Connie Boblenz Janice Brown Sharon Judge Linda Judge Nelly Argo

Shanghai By Mrs. Bert Binshart Shanghai

Sunday dinner guests at Lloyd Landgrebes included multiple local families from Newton Centerville Blakesburg and Ottumwa with numerous visits and meals noted. The Shanghai club met midweek with Olive McDonalds Margaret Herring and Gerald Rinehart.

Lloyd Landgrebes Ronald Landgrebe Bill Landgrebe Famly Newton Ralph Stickler Centerville Fred Christy Doyle Christy Blakesburg Ed Irelan Bert Shanghai Club Olive McDonalds Margaret Herring Gerald Rinehart Mike Jimmy Bert Rinehart Wayne Christy Glen Overturf Ottumwa Lloyd Landgrebe Carl Landgrebe Chet Wymore Jerry Gillands Fred Taylor Harold Young Arthur Burton George Turner Lorraine Rinehart Aubrey Christy Wayne Christya

Urbana Center Socials Mention Many Local Visits

Residents and families in the Urbana area read like a who’s who of the community with visits among Faber, Wilson, Angel, Robinson, and Tubaugh households. Cancer drive collections continued as Farm Bureau gatherings met at the W. D. Wilson home, while projector troubles interrupted the program.

Local social notes and visits across the area

A sequence of social events and gatherings is recorded, including prayer circles, athletic banquets, musical programs, and church events. Attendees include Mrs. Ray Lockman, Mrs. Harold Hawk, Jeanne, Mrs. R. Faber, the Westmar college choir, EUB church members in Albia, and numerous families such as Bentzingers Stockers and Dommers. The notes span Tuesday to Sunday with visits, dinners, and travel to Fort Madison Keokuk and Centerville notes.

Harold Hawk Jeanne Faber Westmar College Albia Larry Dayton Anna Grace Mitten Richard Bentzinger Trenton McDanel Doyle McDanel E. G Claude Hawks Bobby Faber Mervin McDanel Fort Madison Keokuk Mervin Buddy Stocker LaVern Horn Becky Lawrence Dommer Sam Bentzinger Mt. Sterling Numa John Kelly Gomer Stocker Clifford Stocker Dallas Faber Ida Griffin Jep Lockman Lewis Dommer Wayne McDanel Debbie Sue Dean Tomlin

Union Township Social Roundup At Centerville

Union Township notes detail visits and gatherings among residents including Mrs F E Boyer Mrs Joe Guernsey and families. Moments include Rural Women Day at the Agriculture Building Centerville talks by Mrs Earl LeCompte and various supper and weekend visits across Moravia Centerville Ottumwa and surrounding homes.

West Point Social Notes and Visits Record

Mr and Mrs Wm French and family spent an evening at James Wilson home Emory Kehrberg called at Leo Hoffman home Wednesday K C Potts joined local cancer drive Verta Hoffman attended a Stanley party at Gladys Harsh Thursday Leta Haver at Edward Haver home Leo Hoffman and sons dined with Fred Argo Saturday Rex Hagerman and family visited Donald Jones in Ottumwa Marvin Callen dined with Lloyd Callen Saturday

Fred Stevens Ottumwa Vaughn Faber W. D. Wilson W. U. Wilson Robert D. Wilson Omega District Tubaugh R. A. Faber Billy Bill Cox Rex Angel Vaughn Diana Doug Faber R.A. Faber John McGee F. E. Boyer Everett Long Cincinnati Bill Robinson Arlo Proctor Harry Brinegar Blakesburg Pat Carroll Russell A. Haber Ome Y. Farm Bureau J. E. Robinson J. E. Robinsons Lloyd Crawier Cedar Rapids Wm. French James Wilson Rex Hagerman Donald Jones Marvin Callen Lloyd Callen

Special Election in Moravia on May 18, 1959

Notice sets May 18 1959 as Moravia Iowa special election to decide granting Iowa Southern Utilities Company the right to erect maintain and operate a natural gas distribution system in Moravia Appanoose County for 25 years with rights to lay pipes mains and other conductors in streets avenues and public places. Polls at Community Building open 8am to 6pm. Ballot form instructs Yes or No for the public measure and ordinance grant.

Moravia Appancone County Iowa Appanooge County Southern Utilities Company Ita Successore Asigns Iowa Southern County Elgt Elleys Appa Noose County Appanoose County Towa Atheme Iowa Southern Utities Company Company Ita Sctcarsora Apnanoose County Imuat Toulevard Shell Iowa Southern Utilities Company Hermless Ita Aaid EE Cotte BS

Moravia to vote on Iowa Southern Utilities gas franchise

The town of Moravia Appanoose County Iowa schedules a special election May 1 1969 to decide granting a twenty five year gas franchise to the Iowa Southern Utilities Company The ordinance outlines construction standards protection for streets and utilities and guaranteed 24 hour service with exceptions for force majeure and fire. The company must obtain a natural gas supply and bear publication costs. W H Burton is town clerk.

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Arnold Robertson Ralph’s Shoe Store Albis, Lows Ray's Shoe Store Hilton Hustlers Union Livewires 4-H Club Albia Sales CO Sale Pavilion Pony & Horse Sale Alvin Sales Co A. G. Beterson Fons Tom and John Fax Mercheed, Gurpem and Managers Shanghai Bert Binshart Erian Mrs. Dallas Faber Ray Lockman John Kelley Emma Tadlock F. FE. Boyer Blakesburg High School Lyle Stocker Herschel Kelley Mary Burns Glenys Fenton Randy Dommer Becky Horn Debbie Diana Kelley Russell Kelley Bob Cross Dog Moines Perry Cross Perry Ramona Cox Burdett*Cox Harold Fenton Marlys Sandra Kaye Kenneth Fenton Union Township Joe Guernsey Joe Wilson Marjorie Main Walter Harper Burdett Cox Verner Hawk Agriculture Building Earl LeCompte Corydon Carl Miller Ottumwa Coliseum Earl Gay Roger Kelley Claudia Carla Miller C. C. Miller Dennis Kelley Dale Cox Leo Thompson Mildred Kelley West Point Mrs Leo Hoffman Oak View Cemetery Bany Ma~ Pavien Es Harein Afd Enallina Appenoose County Appansose County Bayne Ta’ R W. H. Surton W. H. Burton R. W. Baird Over Stevens Drug Store Town Flowers Corsages Richey Florists Phon N. Ard Albin P.A.G M. E. Boardman Joe Gardner Mystic H. B. Spring Udell Ernest West Pfister Associated Growers, Inc Monroe, Iowa
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