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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1960
Page
5
Interest in the forthcoming school election is shown with two nomination papers filed with C. C. Coulson. From the south-west district Juanita Dooley is nominated, replacing Guy Argo. From Moravia town Margaret Brooks is nominated, replacing George Firking. Nominations may be made up to Sept. 2.
Mr and Mrs George VanDorin called Saturday morning at the Glen VanDorin home. George stayed with his father Fred VanDorin overnight Friday. The couple bought a cafe at Earlham and moved their trailer home there last week.
Moravia FFA members host a watermelon feed at the Moravia park shelter to welcome freshmen and their parents. The event includes a film on FFA, reports from stock show participants, and a Q&A on vocational agriculture and FFA duties. Donald West, Reporter.
Mr and Mrs Lige Albertson were called to Bloomfield Tuesday by the critical illness and death of his brother Fred Albertson 71. Fred had been in ill health for some time. Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh and daughter are vacationing with Rev John Grenfell family in Livonia Michigan.
Miss Pawletta McKeehan and Richard William Harsh wed at Oak Grove Christian Church Elizabethton Tennessee on Sunday August 7 in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Bruford Bryant officiated with piano music and vocal solos. The bride wore Chantilly lace and satin with pearls. matron of honor and guests wore pink and blue ensembles. A four tier cake, reception in the church basement, and a guest list of relatives followed by plans to reside at 2923 16th Road North Arlington Virginia.
Hedrick school system announces A. R. Fenton as superintendent, starting Wednesday morning. Former Moravia superintendent for seven years, he led the district reorganization and pushed modern education. Hedrick enrollment is about 360 in a consolidated district. another reorganization vote may be planned soon.
The 38th Harris reunion met at Moravia's Legion Home on Sunday August 14 1960. President Orval Harris presided as officers were elected Eva Hiatt president Bobby McGinnis vice president Maxine Burns secretary with Bob Harris and Bob McGinnis on the committee for next year’s venue. Immediate family attended except Elmer Burdette touring Europe.
Local residents from Des Moines Monroe Keota and nearby communities visit relatives over the weekend. Mike and Jimmie Dagle stay with grandmother Mrs. Lester Brain in Des Moines as do Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewis. Other visits include the Dowd and Johnson households with extended families in Sumlay Coon Rapids and Moulton.
Citizens and organizations in Appanoose County show strong support for a county public health nursing program. Miss Mae Campbell of the State Health Department aided study. county board of supervisors would fund part of the salary, with state funds covering the rest and training. The nurse would focus on disease control, immunization, nutrition, mental health, screenings, and prevention, coordinating with physicians, teachers, and various groups. A representative will present to the board for a hearing to gauge support or opposition.
Moravia schools plan a Sept 2 start using the old building for registration and class fittings. The new high school may be ready by Sept 5 for a full day. E L Burton, former Cincinnati superintendent, leads Moravia schools with a broad program including approved courses and extensive guidance.
Moravia welcomes new Sunt Curtis VanGilder an English teacher and lists returning teachers Clarence Sheldon Arlene Rinehart Larry Dayton Bill Austin Kathryn Burghoffer and Inez Campbell plus a note on Burghoffer leaving music. Moravia touts a strong science department, bus fleet updates ten regular and two spares, new hot lunch cooks, enlarged district in Davis County and a three million four hundred thousand dollar valuation. John Laws praised for 19 years as head custodian with Raymond Witt succeeding at Brade school.
Moravia All-Stars upset Knoxville 6-3 in the invitational at Belinda Tuesday night. Pitcher Johnson scattered one hit in the last inning amid a crosswind while batter Plannebecker belted a home run and Ron Woodward added a double. Battery was Johnson and Underwood. Moravia to face Newburn Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson and Mr and Mrs Gerald Gillaspie with sons visited the Robert McClurg family at Thurman. Norman Firkins and family of Concord California and Donald Darby of Martinez California ended a ten day visit with George Firkins Zell Wilsons and relatives, departing Tuesday. Ralph McDonough attended the Tallman family reunion at Ledges Park Boone and visited Phillip Ritchison in Des Moines. Phyllis Ritchison and Roseann Leopold stay here with grandmother Mrs McDonough, Ora Majors, Osa Eslinger Randy of Kirksville Missouri and E Walker of Quincy Illinois visited Ira Boyer Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs R R Pennington were in Bloomfield Tuesday for a medical check up both are patients of Gil fillan clinic They called on Mr and Mrs Cliff Christy Mr and Mrs Johnny Laws assisting at the Paul Dicks farm while the Dicks family are on a vacation trip in the west Mr and Mrs Allan Boller and Richard of Atlantic spent the weekend with Myr and Mrs Paul Brushar
The Luse family expresses gratitude for cards and letters received during three weeks at Mayo Clinic. They thank all who offered support and well wishes to Ms and Mrs Cody Luse and family.
Flight ai the Stork announces Linda Sue Reihsen born Aug 5 in Summa Tenn weighing 8 lbs Mrs Annie Laura Main grandmother. Blee Main Mora Vie and G F Blumenstock Santa Rosa Calif parents of Rebecca Lynn born Aug 6 grandparents W A Blumenstock Garberville and Mrs George Pirkins Moravia great grandmother Moravia The Tofts Belmond La announce Thomas Gthu born Aug 13 weighing 6 lbs two sisters Wethy and Nancy Grandparents Mr and Mrs Phamas Toft Sr Belmond La Goodyear Europe manager European assignment
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