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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1962
Page
4
Nomination papers may be filed now until 12:00 noon August for the forthcoming school board election on Monday September 10. Two directors from the east and west districts and a district treasurer will be elected. Nomination forms are available from C Coulson board secretary and district offices.
Mark Blackman grandson of Mr and Mrs Blackman Cedar Hens sails for a year of advanced language study in Europe. He will enroll Sept 12 at University of France Paris for six months and University of Spain Madrid for three months. Afterward he will tour Italy Germany Holland Switzerland before returning to Princeton for his senior year in 1993.
A fragmented church calendar lists Ryan United Brethren and Grace Methodist services with morning worship at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m., Sunday School for all, and evening Union services at Moravia park with Rev. Elton Coleman as speaker. Activities include Bible study, MYF, volleyball, and Woman's Society meetings.
Church events announce revival services August 29 to September 3 at 7 45 p m with Evangelist Rev Harold C Frode and evening youth program led by Rev Coleman at the park. Attendees listed include Forrest Main Ken Martin Frank Woodward and families and others from the Woodward and Des Moines area.
Miss Nancy Steffen daughter of Mr and Mrs William Steffen Moravia became the bride of John Clotise son of Mr and Mrs Clotise Aurora Indiana in a double ring ceremony Friday night August 10 at Albia Christian church read by Rev Patterson. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Ronald Hepp of Des Moines. The bride wore a white street length dress with white accessories and a red rose corsage. The bride is a 1961 graduate of Moravia High and has worked in Des Moines. They plan to reside at 26 West 12th Ave Albia.
The annual Rogers reunion took place Sunday August 12 at the Moravia Legion Home. A cooperative dinner was served at noon. New officers elected included Mrs Georgia Frank as president and Mrs Velta Davis as secretary. Attendees spanned multiple families from Moravia Tivoli KS Independence MO LaMar Udell Coon Rapids Albia and nearby towns.
The August church night at Evangelical United Brethren church parlors was led by Twentieth Century Sunday school class with Mrs. E. G. Hawk preaching. Mrs. M. K. Blackman directed music, scripture was read by Mrs. J.T. Van Dorin, and poems were read by several women. The evening closed with hymn stories led by Mrs. Blackman. Refreshments were served by Ray McCloud and Mrs. Flora Jones.
Mr and Mrs Richard Hoffman welcomed Tammy Frances a 6 pounds 12 percent ounce daughter born at St Joseph hospital Centerville on Aug 1. Mr and Mrs J B Carson and Mr and Mrs Leo Hoffman share birthday notices for Aug 9 in Davis County hospital Bloomfield their son William Todd weighs seven pounds five ounces. Grandparents include Harold Fenton Delila Fenton and Ed Burdett with ties to Drakesville Center ville and Drakeville communities.
Monroe county 4-H youth and leaders prepare for Des Moines State Fair events with entries in dress revue and demonstrations. Martha Rouse, 8, competes in dress revue. Lysse Bettis and Charlotte Kine present "Lay It On the Line" demonstrations. Delores Amass and Elaine Bettis demonstrate "Are You Helat the Wheel" at the radio and AV building. Students from Monroe county will show livestock, perform demonstrations, and participate in judging contests from Aug. 17 to Aug. 25 with entries from Don West, Nancy and Carl Walker, and Kenneth Martin.
Mrs Gua Wentland traveled from Chesterson Til en route home after visiting brother Glen Fowler and Alva Fowler at Udell Lorraine Fowler visited Wentland at the Alva Fowler home John Dodd attended Leslie Potter funeral at Udell Fairview church Sunday dinner guests included Har ley Tisue James Nash and Carl Tisue families from Des Moines Dennis Argo returned home after a Colorado summer stint
Friends and neighbors surprised the Ernie Kincades with a housewarming at their new home on Tuesday evening. Attendees brought gifts and shared cookies, punch, and coffee while enjoying social time despite a few misreadings in the guest list.
The 33rd annual Lockman reunion was held Sunday August 12 in Moravia Park with attendees from Des Moines Victor Bloomfield Albia Omaha and Ottumwa. Officers reelected were Ralph Robinson president Miley Lockman vice president Barbara Robinson secretary.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton returned Thursday from a trip to Waycross Georgia to visit their son Richard Burton and his family. They accompanied their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Rhee and their daughters as they traveled along the east coast and Gulf of Mexico coast and other southern points.
The Coulson reunion will be held Sunday August 19 at Center Ville Park. A basket dinner at noon.
The annual Van Dorin reunion will be held at Moravia park on Sunday August 19. A potluck dinner begins at 1 p m. All relatives and friends in the area are invited with Mary Lois Godfrey acting as secretary.
The annual Argo reunion plans a gathering at the reunion grounds one mile north of Tconium on Sunday in August. Local residents and former attendees are urged to mark their calendars for a day of fellowship, memories, and community activities.
The Wilson reunion will be held Sunday August 19 at Moravia Park. Family members are invited to gather for a day of shared memories and reunion activities.
The annual Boyer Reunion will be held at Moravia park on Tuesday August 21 with a basket dinner at Rod.
Mr and Mrs Dan Mihalovich of Moravia announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Atin to John A Wilson of Millerton son of Mrs Henry Teter of Cambria and John A Wilson Jr of Strague Washington The wedding is set for September 8 at St Anthony's Catholic church Rathbun Town Attendants include Atin a 1959 Moravia High School graduate employed by Bankers Life Insurance Co in Des Moines and John A Wilson a 1959 Corydon High School graduate who works in construction in Des Moines.
Mrs. John Veach returns from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville after two weeks as a patient. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason, Mary Ann Mason, and Eunice Ogden for a dinner honoring Miss Mason before her Seattle departure. AUG Waudren and Des Moines relatives visited, with Cathy and Dennis returning home after a beach stay. Donna Kay McGhghy of Plainville arrived to visit her Moravian aunt and family.
Mr and Mrs Charles J Quick of Ottumwa have purchased the former Etta Halden property from Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt. They will receive possession September 1.
The Moravia park hosts the firemen's annual feed for their families on Wednesday evening. Barbecue pork was provided by Paul Cridlebaugh and prepared at Centerville.
Conservation Officer Mark Uhlenhake announced that 1962 shotgun deer licenses are available. Applications may be obtained from him, the County Recorder's office, or the Conservation Commission office in Des Moines, with receipt dates Aug 30 to Sept 4.
Postmaster Don Pettibone was in Carlisle Tuesday and Wednesday this week assisting with instruction in post office operations there.
Workmen this week install a new tile ceiling in the Moravia Masonic hall dining room as part of ongoing improvements.
A Wednesday afternoon farewell gathering at the Corner cafe honored Mrs. Bette VanDorin as she plans to relocate to South Dakota this weekend where her husband is employed. The event celebrated her upcoming departure and wished her well in the new chapter.
Grace Veach thanks kind neighbors for late gifts during hospital stay and kindness to her family at home. She expresses lasting gratitude and prays God’s blessing on all.
The 33rd annual McDanel reunion will be held August 19 at Centerville City Park with a basket dinner at noon. Pauline Coop serves as secretary and treasurer.
Registration for Moravia High School students will occur next week. Freshmen on Monday Aug 20 at 1 30 PM in the high school, sophomores at 3 00 PM. Juniors Tuesday Aug 21 at 1 30 PM, seniors at 3 00 PM.
The Women's Society of World Service held its August meeting at the E U B church. Depth Bible study led by Mrs. E G Hawk featured a playlet What's In Your Bible with several participants. A devotional solo by Mrs. J A Ogden closed the session, with reports from the business meeting and Riverview Park Assembly coverage.
Mrs Herb Boblenz fell Monday in the basement of her Bloomfield home, breaking a bone at the base of the spine. She was taken to Davis County Hospital and will remain there for some time while she recovers, and she would like to hear from friends.
Janet Dixon daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Dixon of Winfield Missouri married Delmar Dowd son of Mrs Mina Dowd and the late Mr Clarence Dowd in a double ring ceremony at Grace Methodist Church Moravia. About 200 guests attended as Weldon Whitenack officiated with Rev Elton Coleman assisting. The couple's attire featured crystalite peau de soie with pearl accessories and a bouquet on a white Bible.
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