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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1969

Page

4

Luse Car Stolen Found Abandoned

The 1969 Ford Torino owned by G. E. Luse was stolen from a garage on Highway 5 in Morione County. It was found abandoned along Highway 5 fourteen miles south of Hilton church with dented right front fender and low fuel and oil. Sheriff Dennis Carr reported no leads by noon Wednesday.

G. E. Luse Highway 5 Luse Moniroe Dennis Carr Moravia Sheriff Carr Hilton Church Carr

Attendees at Mystic County Auxiliary School of Instruction

Mrs Michael Koffman and two other officers attended a county school of instruction at the American Legion hall in Mystic Tuesday evening. Mrs Reno Faoro, the county president, led the meeting with county and unit officers present. They were joined by Mrs Lois Kelley, president of Unionville unit.

Michael Koffman Norman Wendel Bette van Dorin American Legion Hall Mystic Reno Faoro Koffman Wendel van Dorin Lois Kelley Unionville

Argo Reunion Held Sunday at Iconium Grounds

The annual Argo reunion gathered 57 at the Argo picnic grounds north of Iconium on Sunday August 27. Officers were elected with Guy Argo as president Roy Rinehart vice president Theresa Brown secretary and Mary Lou Rinehart treasurer. Dick Brown chaired the grounds committee and three births one marriage and one death were reported. Relatives attending included multiple Argo Rinehart and Brown families from Newton Ottumwa Albia Ames Centerville Oskaloosa and surrounding areas.

Argo Iconium Paul Dicks Guy Argo Theresa Brown Ernestine Argo Roy Rinehart Mary Lou Ri Sheila Hazel Mary Lou Rinehart George Rinehart Cindy Steven Lori Newton Dean Barks Mike Brian Ned Argo Ottumwa Don Polson Linda David Richard Coltrain Sherri Susan Albia Pearl Broshar Centerville Margherita Regina Tarr Ames Verda Argo Oskaloosa Ray Rinehart Sam Dicks Jake Firkins Roscoe Argo Max Gary Donald Rex Russell Brown Eugene Argo Dick Brown

Easter hosts honor Rhinehart family in move in ceremony

Mr and Mrs Dean Easter entertained neighbors Monday evening at their home for the William Rhinehart family who recently moved into the house vacated by the Carl Renos. Mr Rhinehart is the new football coach. Mrs Loyd Carter and Mrs Lee Hiatt co hosted a coffee at the Hiatt home Wednesday morning for E.T.C club members. New yearbooks were distributed at the morning meet. Mrs Neil Penfield and sons and Mrs Grey Penfield called Friday afternoon at the Mear Walter home. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson returned last week after a two week visit with relatives in Colorado. Mrs Carl Tisue went to Iowa City Wednesday to bring Mrs Harley Tisue home after a stay in the University hospital.

Dean Easter William Rhinehart Carl Renos Rhinehart Loyd Carter Lee Hiatt Hiatt E.T.C Neil Penfield and Sons Grey Penfield Mear Walter Frank Wilson Colorado Carl Tisue Iowa City Harley Tisue University Hospital

Local Exhibits Win State Fair Ratings

Four H girls from Appanoose county earned blue and red ratings for exhibits taken to Des Moines ahead of the Iowa State Fair. Awards include Day's Food Plan Donna Hixenbaugh Plano blue. Table Setting Elizabeth Hollenbeck Moulton red. Corn meal Product Joy Bryant Udell blue. Cookies Barbara Zintz Plano blue. plus several other blue or red ratings for Yeast Bread, Canned Food, Jelly Jamor Preserves, Food Science Why, and Nutrition Science Why with recipients from Seymour Moravia Unionville and surrounding towns.

Appanoose County Des Moines Donna Hixenbaugh Plano Elizabeth’ Hollenbeck Moulton Joy Bryant Udell Pamela Shubat Seymour Barbara Zintz Janice Coltrain Moravia Linda Wilson Barbara Coltrain Diana Kelley Unionville Lynita Bolin Broomfield

Wilson Reunion Held in Moravia Park Sunday

The 59th Wilson clan reunion took place Sunday at Moravia Park with 135 attendees. President Glen Moritz led the meeting, Nell Rousseau read letters from members and ill relative Eunice Sutter, and a noon dinner with afternoon ice cream followed. A prize program honored many generations and notable achievements, with numerous relatives listed from Iowa, California, Arizona, Utah, and Canada.

Wilson Moravia Park Glen Moritz Nell Rousseau Eunice Sutter Union Hospital Moose Jaw Sask Canada Frances Sykes Chamberlain Helen and Rolla Wilson Ogden Fern Hedges Pat Patty Coles Ina Miller Mina Dowd Dean Mary Brown Keith Hansen Alan Wilson Rick Johnson Paul Miller Dorothy McCarthy Bruce Callen John Johnson Odile Clark Austin Broshar Ted Wilson Edna Dyphon Roy Wilson Ming Dowd Dana

Golden Wedding for Vern Funkhouser Aug 24

Mr and Mrs Vern C Funkhouser of Torrington Wyoming celebrate their 50th anniversary on August 24 with a Baptist church reception from 2 to 4 p.m. No gifts requested. Children include Mrs Gene Smith and Lynn Funkhouser, Mrs Leon Bohannon. seven grandchildren plan to attend. Married August 24 1919 in Moravia Iowa.

Vern C. Funkhouser Torrington Wyo Baptist Church Funkhousers Gene Shirley) Smith Lynn Funkhouser Powell Leon Ruby) Bohannon Lander Mrs. Funkhouser Moravia Iowa

Fish Kill Planned in Rathbun Lake Area Next Week

Conservationist Mark Uhlenhake says a fish kill will occur in Rathbun lake on Tuesday August 26 at the upper end and on Wednesday August 27 near Appanoochee County line. Anyone may collect the fish. The method uses rotenone that does not harm eating quality. Goal is to remove rough fish to ensure better game fish stocking next year.

Mark Uhlenhake Rathbun Lake Appanochhe County

FFA Members Host Watermelon Feed in Moravia Park

FFA members and freshman boys with parents and advisor Jerry Boblenz held their annual watermelon feed in Moravia park on Tuesday evening. An 8:00 PM meeting was followed by a film and watermelons.

FFA Jerry Boblenz Moravia Park

Mrs Rilla Sager Service Held In Seymour

Mrs Rilla Seger died Aug 11 in Des Moines Town Methodist hospital after a fall three weeks earlier. Funeral services were Aug 14 at 2 p.m. Liggett Funeral home Seymour with interment at Little Flock Cemetery. Survived by two daughters DeWayne Moore Melrose and Lee Smith Maysville Mo two sisters five grandchildren. husband Lester preceded her in death.

Rilla Seger Town Methodist Hospital Des Moines Liggett Funeral Home Seymour Little Flock Cemetery Sager DeWayne Moore Melrose Lee Smith Maysville Lester

Weekend Visitors Attend Wilson Reunion in California

Weekend house guests for the Tren ton Wilsons included Austin J. Broshar and family from Vista California Arlene Boulia Brian Stearns Lavora Stearns Corwin Champ Fern Wright R C Wilson Edward White Jr Janice Terry Jay Wilson family Wendell Murdy John Marion Keeton Albia Leonard Palmer and others. They attended Roy Yates funeral services in Moulton Sunday afternoon and later visited Downing Missouri and Memphis while keeping up with local relatives.

Austin Margaret Broshar Vista Calif la Vera Stearna Arlene Brian Boulio Ferne Hedges Covina Reba Packard Mary Beth Sutton Brian Cincinnati Ohio Bill Bonnie Johnson Tuscon Ariz Justin McCarthy Quincy John Wilson Neal JoAnn Lancaster Wis Des Moines Darrel Margie Brown Dean Mary Brown Dave Georgia Brown Dale Callen Wilbur Irene Stephen Craig Sue Chris Cloyed Kathy Merica Wendell Gerry Petter Cloved Steven Eden Paul Hazel Miller Monroe Fern Vivian Wright Edna Dyphon Moulton Glee Dayton Perry Tom Mary Ann Kery Kevin Brian Wilson Davenport Roy Wilson Clarian Fran Dorothy Carver Waverly Nell Rousseau Louilia Mike Jean McCarthy Ottumwa Amy Wilson Arden Wilson Walter Joann Hansen Dick Wilson Delbert Lois Hanson Mardena Janice Terry White Eddie David Phillips Glen Dana Henry Andrew Moritz Centerville Dorothy McCarthy Mary John Jeff Michelle Washington Leonard Wilda Wilson Seymour Logan Marie Cain Albia Trenton Wilsons Austin J. Broshar Arlene Boulia la Mesa Lavora Stearns California Wilson Corwin Champ Fern Wright R. C. Wilson Edward White Jr Terry Jay Wilson Moravia Wendell Murdy Marion Keeton Leonard Palmer Roy Yates Downing Forest Rowe Beth Lepper R. Clark Memphis

Tay lorettes 4H club meets in Centerville park

The Tay lorettes 4H club held a August 14 meeting called to order by president Eileen McDonough in Centerville park after a swimming party. Fifteen members seven guests three mothers and two leaders attended. Minutes were approved. Thanks from judges Doris Bolenz and Clarabelle Mosley were read. Tote-bags were discussed along with a Fall Festival float and making 4 H uniforms. Next meeting set for September 18 at Aileen McDonoughs. Reporter Sally Martin.

Taylorettes 4H Eileen McDonough Centerville Park Doris Boblenz Clarabelle Mosley Aileen McDonoughs Sally Martin

Faith church notices and upcoming events

Lois Fowler supervises a 9 30 Sunday School and Communion at Apparea Fhat Christian Church. The Grace Circuit United Methodist Church led by Rev Thomas W Woodin lists sermons and church school times. Salem church hosts a Heaven and Home hour and Gospel singing, with a teachers retreat and MYF activities at Lake Wapello. Robert Foster and other lay leaders schedule worship, church school, and retreats with several next Wednesday sessions at Grace church.

Fhat Christian Church Lois Fowler Aid Clara Trelan Grace Circuit The United Methodist Church Thomas W. Woodin John Guthrey Salem Church Lake Wapello Wirgit Grace Robert Foster Grace Church

Salem United Methodist extends invitation for church events

Pastor L. B Deedrick and Carl Tisue invite Salem church members to Church School Sunday September 20 at 11 am and 3 pm Heaven and Home Hour program. No evening service. Bible study and prayer meeting at 8 pm Wednesday. Attendance urged.

Salem United Methodist Deedrick Carl Tisue Salem Church

Salem Moravia Church Services Sunday Schedule

Teenium United Methodist Reverend L B Deadrick and Pastor B F Whitehead lead Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with church school at 10 30 a m at Salem Church in Moravia No evening service at Salem due to the afternoon service Bring a friend to worship and participate in the community gathering.

Teenium United Methodist L. B. Deadrick B. F. Whitehead Salem Moravia

Nazarene Church Schedule with Pastor and Activities

The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. E J Strong as pastor andarry Smith as Sunday School Superintendent. Schedule includes Sunday School at 10 00, worship at 11 00, NYPS and Juniors at 7 00, evangelistic sermon at 7 45, and Wednesday missionary study at 7 30.

Church of the Nazarene E. J. Strong Arry Smith

Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Meets

The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society met in the church basement on Tuesday afternoon August 12 for a workshop day rather than a regular meeting. Plans for Golden Manor nursing home guest event on September 4 were discussed. Attendees included Myrtle Cross Irene Brandon Janice Moore Isal Sulser Jean Curtis Elma Davison. Junior guests were Suzanne and Julia Moore. Next meeting is September 9.

The Baptist Missionary Society of the

Barbara Hiner Tours with Accordion Group

Barbara Hiner aged 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pearl Hiner of Cedar Rapids, travels with the Cedar Rapids Accordion Aces a 28 piece band touring the eastern states. They competed in New York for the Worlds Championship with five other bands and earned a No 1 rating. A concert on the White House steps August 12 and a Des Moines state fair appearance August 18 are listed. She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Lou Hiner of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Elbert Moore of Melrose.

Barbara Hiner Pearl Hiner Cedar Rapids Accordion Aces New York White House Steps Des Moines Lou Hiner Moravia Elbert Moore Melrose

Good Reunion at Moravia Park Dinner Aug 24

The annual Good family reunion will be held in Moravia park on Sunday August 24 with a cooperative noon dinner. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Moravia Park

Moravia School Opens Monday and Saddle Club Plans Fall Festival

School opens Monday August 25 with all day classes under Superintendent Robert Wells while bus schedules stay regular. Moravia Saddle Club meets for a coop supper and sets action for the Fall Festival September 1 2 and 13 with a work night August 13 at the arena and a Carter Cafe opening coordinated by committee head Mrs. Paul Cridlebaugh.

Robert Wells Saddle Club Moravia

Kingdom Builders Watermelon Party at Grace UMC

The Kingdom Builders group of Grace United Methodist Church held a park shelter party Friday evening. Delmar Dowd led the business meeting while 24 adults and 26 children enjoyed cold watermelon. Special guests included Mr and Mrs John Wilson and children of Lancaster Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Dale Sievers and children of Moravia.

Kingdom Builders Grace United Methodist Church Park Shelter House Delmar Dowd John Wilson Lancaster Wisc Dale Sievers Moravia Jack McDonough

Gospel Singing At Salem Church Sunday Rally

The International Heaven and Home Hour Radio Program marks its 36th anniversary with gospel singing at Salem United Methodist Church on Sunday August 24 at 3 00 pm. Russell Killman leads a team featuring Arne Hartman Hollywood accordionist Doug Fisher Chicago organist and evangelist Bob Bradford Los Angeles impersonator with Jiggers Johnson. The event promotes the nationwide program heard since 1933 in Chicago.

Salem Church Iowa Russell Killman Salem United Methodist Church Arne Hartman Hollywood Bob Bradford Los Angeles Jiggers Johnson Doug Fisher Chicago Rev. Fisher Chicago Gospel Tabernacle Youth For Christ Voice of the Heaven and Home Hour

Rehearsal Reception At Woodward Home For Irwin Wedding

Attendees at the Woodward Irwin wedding rehearsal reception gathered Friday evening at the Wm Woodward home. Guests included Dorman Irwin and Linda, Rev E J Strong, Leslie Woodward and Vert Kehrberg of LeMars, Jack Frost and family of Qipe Kansas, Gordon Woodward and Kellie of New Orleans, Gary Woodward of Creston, Cecil Heckert and family of Pulaski, Robert Woodward and family, and other Woodward relatives and friends from Omaha Nebraska and beyond.

Cecil Heckert Pulaski Robert Woodward Steve and Stacey Omaha Nebi Russell Bettis Richard Mosley Dan Brooks Richard Rhee Janet Rhee Larry Hiatt Bill Woodward Jr Frank Woodward

Community thanks for support after mother’s passing

Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Moore Chuck Jan and Russ express gratitude for flowers letters cards food and acts of kindness following the injury and death of their mother and grandmother.

DeWayne Moore Chuck Jan Russ

Fall Festival Meeting Tonight at Community Building

A Fall Festival meeting is set for Thursday evening August 21 at the community building at 7:00 PM to finalize event plans. Local organizers urge attendance to complete the festival schedule and activities.

Hiner Reunion Set for Centerville Park Event

The 20th Hiner Reunion is planned for Sunday in Centerville city park on August 31. Organizers invite attendees to join family and friends for a local gathering with memories and community fellowship.

Antiques to be shown at Moravia Fall Festival

Co chairmen Betty Schupp and Lee Hiatt announce a one day display of antiques at the Foster Variety store building on Saturday September 13. Items will be viewed but not judged by spectators. Further information forthcoming. Participants urged. bring favorite antique or collectible under supervision.

Betty Schupp Lee Hiatt Moravia Foster Variety Store

Linen Shower Honors Pat Judge at Salem Church

A linen shower for Pat Judge was held Monday evening August 18 at Salem United Methodist Church. Guests included Janet Fox, Lois Mason, Donna Ahee, Donna Rac kard, Opal Deedrick, Mary Oehler, Mary Kay Hiatt, Linda Woodward, Sadie Railing, Garnet Brain, Ida Mangle, Arlie Wilson, Nellie Coltrain, Wilda Argo, Eva Tucker, Doris Boblenz, Deborah Van Dorin, Pat Judge and hostesses Earlene Davis and Vina Taylor. Gifts were received and several guests sent gifts.

Pat Judge Salem United Methodist Church Sharon Smith Janet Fox Icel Broshar Lois Mason Donna Ahee Patty Self Donna Rackard Opal Deedrick Mary Oehler Mary Kay Hiatt Linda Woodward Alberta Spencer Sadie Railing Garnet Brain Ida Mangle Arlie Wilson Gladys Harsh Nellie Coltrain Wilda Argo Roberteen Ahee Eva Tucker Doris Boblenz Jean Irwin Deborah van Dorin Doris Jean Woodward Earlene Davis Vina Taylor

Class of 1964 Reunion Set for Sunday Aug 31

The graduating class of 1964 will hold their fifth year reunion Sunday Aug 31 at Moravia park. If weather is bad, the shelter house will be used. A cooperative dinner is planned for 1:00 p.m. Casual dress. Send a letter with a five year update to secretary Jeanne Turner 905 W Main Bloomington IL 61701.

Moravia Park Jeanne Turner W. Main Bloomington Illinois

Mrs Bishop Returns From East Vacation Visit

Mrs. D. E. Bishop returned home from a trip that included Huntington New York Indianapolis and New York with her daughter and the May family. They attended the August 13 ticker tape parade for astronauts in New York City and Bill and family brought her home after a stop in Canada to see Niagara Falls.

D. E. Bishop Huntington Long Island New York John R. May Indianapolis Ind William E. Bishop May New York City Bill Mrs. Bishop Canada Niagara Falls

Wedding Guests Gather At Wm Woodward Home

Guests from several states attended the wedding of Bruce Woodward and Linda Irwin on Saturday evening at the Wm Woodward home. Invited visitors included Jack Frost and family from Olpe Kansas Robert Woodward Steve and Stacey from Omaha Ralph Harsh barger from Norfolk J J Wagner Osmond Don Utley Silver Creek Ronald Petersen Beverly and Marlene from Tilden Veil Kehrberg and Lestie Woodward Le Mars Cecil Heckert Dan Cecilia Brian from Pulaski Gordon Woodward and Kellie from New Orleans Gary Woodward Creston and Bill Woodward Jr and family. Carl Van Zante and family returned from visiting Charles Van Zante in San Antonio Texas for Charles graduation from Air Force training school. Mark VanZante Navy San Diego joined the trip. All returned to Moravia and spent a few days leave. Ron Woodward Donna Rhee and George Woodward came back from a week in the Ozarks. Ronald VanZante Greg VanZante and Charles VanZante from San Antonio and Mark VanZante from San Diego spent Sunday evening with Carl VanZante’s family. Johnette Hiner visited her grandparents Lew Hiner Wednesday through Friday.

Wm. Woodward Bruce Woodward Linda Irwin Jack Frost Olpe Kan Robert Woodward Steve and Stacey Omaha Neb Ralph Harshbarger Norfolk J. J. Wagner Osmond Don Utley Silver Creek Ronald Petersen Beverly Marlene Tilden Lloyd Welburn Linda Eric Newman Grove Veil Kehrberg Lestie Woodward le Mars Cecil Heckert Dan Cecilia Brian Pulaski Penn Gordon Woodward Kellie New Orleans Gary Woodward Creston Bill Woodward Jr Carl van Zante Charles van Zante San Antonio Texas Charles Air Force Training School Mark VanZante U.S. Navy San Diego Moravia Lew Hiner

Mobley Family Wins Two Top Honors in Iowa Beef Show

Greg Mobley 16 and his father Lloyd topped the Iowa State Fair beef carcass contest with a Charolais Angus cross. Greg’s loin eye nears 16 square inches, fat at .3 inch, carcass graded US Choice. It marks the first back-to-back win by the same exhibitor and the same family for top two awards. The Mobleys, dairy and beef farmers near Moravia, manage 865 acres and about 125 calves yearly with five children helping at Moravia schools.

Greg Mobley Lloyd Mobley Des Moines Greg Moravia High School U.S

Cousins Dinner Hosted by R C Wilson at Carriage Light Inn

R C Wilson of Centerville hosted a cousins dinner at the Carriage Light Inn in Albia on Saturday evening. Thirty five cousins attended, sharing a meal, visiting and taking pictures, with many named guests from California Arizona and Iowa. Twelve cousins could not attend.

R. C. Wilson Centerville Albia Fern Hedges Covina Calif A. J. Broshar Carthel Stearns Vista Bob Boulio LaMesa Roy Wilson Clarion Nell Ina Miller Mina Dowd Moravia Paul Miller Monroe Glenn Moritz Ed White Amy Wilson John Wm. Johnson Tuscon Ariz Dick Johnson Clyde Wilson Goodyear

Kitchen Shower Honors Janice McDonough

A kitchen shower honoring Miss Janice McDonough was held Saturday evening at Mrs. Warren DuVall's home with Mrs. G E Luse and Miss Linda Underwood of Centerville as hosts. Twenty one attended. Out of town guests came from Des Moines and Kansas City. Refreshments of cake punch mints and nuts were served.

Janice McDonough Warren DuVall G. E. Luse Linda Underwood Centerville Des Moines Kansas City

Minnie Johnson services held in Albia

Funeral services for Minnie Johnson 72 of Albia were held Wednesday afternoon August 20 at Geyer-Lewis Funeral Home Albia with Donald Plum officiating. Burial followed at Oak View Cemetery Albia. Born July 29 1897 she is survived by brother Carl E Johnson Albia sister Mrs Helma Tisue Moravia and several nieces and nephews. She had been a patient at Ottumwa hospital where she died.

Minnie Johnson Albia Albis Geyer-Lewis Donald Plum Oak View Carl E. Johnson Helma Tisue Moravia Ottumwa

Moravia Soldiers Promoted in Vietnam Service

Ted MecDonough 21 son of Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough Moravia Iowa promoted to Army Specialist Five July 17 while with169th Engineer Battalion Company B near Xuan Loc Vietnam as bulldozer operator Private First Class Larry D Hiatt 21 son of Mr and Mrs Carl W Hiatt Moravia was assigned with the 1 Field Force Vietnam July 15 His wife Mary lives on Route 2 Moravia Iowa

Ted MecDonough Jack McDonough Moravia Iowa 169Th Engineer Battalion Xuan Loc Vietnam Larry D. Hiatt Carl W. Hiatt 1 Field Force Mary

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