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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
4
Moravia reports progress on a fourth well near the town water house northeast of the railroad crossing. The 809 foot deep well outputs water suitable for treatment with a plant upgrade and a clarine addition, aiming to match existing mining water quality.
Greg Overturf son of Ronnie and Mrs Overturf of Cedar Rapids was brought to his grandparents home to recuperate from pneumonia after discharge from Monroe County Hospital Albia. Mrs Overturf and children are at the Woodward home. Floyd Paxton taken to University Hospital Town City for heart condition. Mr and Mrs Gardner visited Ottumwa area.
Moravia high school senior David Shelquist son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Sheldquist is one of 75 rural youths chosen for the Iowa Farm Youth Tour sponsored by the Iowa Development Commission. The Aug 31 to Sept 4 trip will visit 18 industrial firms highlighting agriculture and industry links in Iowa.
A dinner was held August 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Moore. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Ottumwa Council Bluffs Des Moines Huntington West Virginia Bastiton Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids Moravia and Melroge, with many Joins listed. The mood was a warm family gathering hosted by the Moores.
Mrs. Charles Riana and family visit relatives in Ot tumwa with Fred Stanley and Lester Satyrel. Mrs. Ted Wilson calls on Ida Mangle and Rolla Wilson in Ogden. Ava guests include Adeline Cline. Frank Wilson hosts slipper guests with Mr and Mrs James Weinman and Smiths after a trip from the World's Fair east coast stopovers.
Danna Carol Tomlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin and Gary Allan Sacco son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sacco of Centerville were married in a double ring ceremony at Saint Francis Catholic Church Mystic. The August 22 service was conducted by Father Albert J Fey with pink and white gladiola decorations and a reception in the church hall.
A compilation of church listings shows pastors superintendents and times for services Sunday school and worship across multiple churches including Nazarene Grace Methodist Wesley Chapel Evangelical United Brethren and Iconium Methodist. Notable items include Holy Communion at Grace and MYF gatherings at several locales with dates and times.
The Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Maude Coltrain for their missionary study. Miss Clara Irelan led the lesson on From Down Under while Mrs. Winnie DuVail provided an engaging worship period. The service closed with the CWF benediction.
The Pleasant Valley Baptist Church will hold its annual homecoming on Sunday August 30 with a basket dinner at noon Central Time. Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
The Moravia Ministerial Association met at the Methodist parsonage for a supper gathering with wives and families. New officers were Rev. Elton D. Coleman president, Rev. E. J. Strong vice president, Rev. J. A. Odgen secretary treasurer. They voted to honor Rev. Lavern Smith, erect a Highway 60 church sign, start a Men’s Breakfast Club at Angel's Cafe on September 17, and host the County Ministerial Association at Moravia Park on September 15. The group closed by previewing The Tony Fentane Story.
Mr and Mrs Theo Miller visited with Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward Sunday. Mr and Mrs Larry Plannebeck and child moved to the Pennington property recently vacated by Marlon Clayworths. Mr and Mrs Ernest West spent Thursday evening at the Boblenz home.
Two school board directors will be selected in Moravia at the election Monday September 14. Directors from the northeast and southeast districts will be chosen to fill terms of Ralph Davis and Alva Cridlebaugh. A treasurer vacancy will be filled, with Lee Benz continuing as treasurer appointed by the board. Nomination papers are available from Lloyd Rose, secretary, with filings due by September 3.
Two break ins occurred in Moravia on Friday night or Saturday morning at Allen's grocery and Gardner Hatchery. Allen's was entered through a rear second story window, down the stairs, then through the front. About $125 in cash and personal items including some nearly new Samsonite luggage were taken. Gardner Hatchery was entered via a rear window with an estimated $65 to $75 stolen. Sheriff Paul Thomas investigated the burglaries.
All Republican Women of Ap panicose County are invited to attend a Cracker Barrel Session Monday on August 81 at 7 30 p m daylight saving time at the Republican Headquarters in the former Totsto Teen Shop Centerville. All candidates will also be present.
Michael and Clifford Stocker Jr both enlisted for four years in the army. They traveled to Des Moines for induction and will begin basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Both are Moravia Community High School class of 1964 graduates.
A bridal shower for Miss Judith Ann Smith was held Friday evening at Grace Methodist Church. Hostesses included Mrs. C C Coulson, Mrs. Dan Mihalovich, Miss L B Deedrick, Mr. Harold Burton, and Mrs. Andrew Mosley. Green and white autumn flowers decorated the setting as Linda Coulson helped the bride-to-be open gifts. Refreshments were served. The wedding to James Lofgren of Bloomfield is planned for September 6 at Grace Methodist Church.
The Hiner reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday September 6. Mrs. Howard Teater serves as secretary for the event.
John R. Kenton S.F.C. of the USN will greet classmates and friends this Sunday August 30 at 2 p.m. CST at Moravia Park Shelter.
Moravia Band Mothers will gather on September 2 1964 a Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 C S T in the Guidance Room of the High School Building for a regular meeting.
Mrs. Lute Hiatt thanks friends and relatives for the cards flowers and calls received during a hospital stay and after returning home.
KTVO will air a special report Sunday August 30 after the ball game focusing on the N F O holding action and the Farm Report segment. This notice previews the program and its scheduling details for viewers interested in agricultural policy updates.
Band Mothers will serve ice cream and cake in the park shelter on Saturday night August 29 starting at 9:00. An earlier informal gathering may precede the serving. Proceeds support community programs run by the Band Mothers.
The Moravia community hosts the annual Rural Electric Association meeting on September 12 at Moravia Community High School. A luncheon at noon precedes the business meeting, with Dave Bryant of Iowa Rural Electric News as speaker and three directors to be elected. Prizes totaling 800 dollars will be awarded. voting runs 11:30 am to 2 pm, with mail voting also available. An evening Moravia square program features the Moravia band and a three act professional team, with a parade at 11 am.
A miscellaneous shower was held Monday evening August 17 at Grace Methodist Church honoring Miss Donna Tomlin whose wedding to Gary Sacco was August 22. Hostesses included Mrs. John Veach Mrs. Merle Smith Mrs. Kari Tuttle Mrs. Freeman Hoover Mrs. Burdette Cox Mrs. Loren Walter and Mrs. Cary McCoy. Refreshments followed as gifts were opened.
Paul Wilson Walter Scott Jr and Paul Turner returned from two weeks at Camp McCoy Wisconsin in the Army Reserves. Harold Loche and family of Omaha Nebraska visit relatives in Iowa. Kenneth Condra family attends Iowa State Fair and plans move to Morgantown West Virginia for study. Numerous relatives visit, host, and travel between Albia Moravia Bloomfield Cedar Rapids and nearby towns with hospital and university notes.
On opening day in an unnamed district, elementary grades show 23 more students and high school 8 more than last year. Enrollment totals list Kindergarten 43, First Grade 35, Second Grade 3, Third Grade 42, Fourth Grade 50, Fifth Grade 56, Sixth Grade 51, Seventh Grade 37, Eighth Grade 6, Freshmen 8, Sophomores 43, Juniors 46, Seniors 44.
The district filled the science vacancy with Rob ert Hostetler, a Cedar Falls State Teachers college graduate and Cedar Falls resident. Marguerite Sherar of Lawrence Kansas was contracted as Spanish teacher for 7th and 8th grades and two high school Spanish classes plus a high school English class. Helen Exline of Unionville was hired as third grade teacher. Superintendent Fenton notes Mrs Foster asked to be relieved as elementary teacher but continues teaching while a replacement is sought.
Mrs. Alta Main of Centerville visited Moravia relatives this week. A cooperative dinner at Ray McCloud's honored her birthday with guests including A R Main Helen Homerine Des Moines and many area families. Weekend visits continued with Ralph McDonough, Orris Hubbards, and others from Centerville Temple Terrace Florida and California.
Kenny Ellison, on a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Ellison, has been transferred to Okinawa for the next 18 months. He left Aug 14 for the island. His address is AsaC Kenneth FE Ellison AF 17621795 Retatchment 1, 6927 Security Std APO 239, Box 509, San Francisco, California.
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