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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
4
Mothers of band members are urged to attend a meeting on Wednesday September 4 at 1 45 PM in the high school building. The gathering will plan Fall Festival projects and subsequent activities.
Bobby Rogers 18, son of Mr and Mrs Orville C Rogers of Route 1 Unionville Iowa, starts nine weeks basic training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. The program covers naval orientation organization history regulations ordnance gunnery seamanship shipboard control sentry duty and real-time line. After tests and interviews recruits are assigned to service schools for tech instruction or to ships or shore stations for on-the-job training in a Navy rating specialty.
The class of 1958 will hold a reunion at the shelter house in Moravia Park. It is scheduled for Sunday September 15 at 1:00 p.m. Married members should bring enough food for their family and a covered dish. Single members should bring their friend and table service.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra Minnie Ann and Dennis and Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin returned from a two week visit with their children Ronald Tomlin and family in San Pedro They stayed overnight with Dean Hoffman at Hill City Kansas and Bobby Tomlin in South Dakota They traveled via Denver to San Pedro visiting Black Hills Disney Land Knox Museum and deep sea fishing En route home they stayed with Gene Tomlin Anaheim and Harold Hawk Goodyear Arizona and a Tomlin sister in Wichita Kansas
Mfs and Mrs Bennie Tarbell and Kristi Jo of Centerville called on her tenor Mrs Helmy Ti Sue on Wednesday.
Farmers and all others urged to attend a charcoal production meeting at the community building next Wednesday evening. Downing Bros of Oskaloosa will explain briquettes and pellets production. All wood forms may be used and interest in converting wood to charcoal will be discussed.
Around 50 relatives, friends and neighbors gathered Sunday at the Goodner home to mark Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Goodner’s 25th wedding anniversary. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Larry Pfannebecker, Linda and Dennis Gardner.
No nomination papers filed for one Moravia Community school district seat. Incumbent George Firkins and Paul Spencer Jr. are listed as candidates. Nominations with secretary C. C. Coulson are due by noon Friday August 30.
Church listings show service times Sunday School classes and revivals for Nazarese, Evangelical United Brethren, Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel and Moravia. Changes include later Sunday School and morning services from September, weekly Bible study and prayer, youth programs, and a Laymen's Retreat at Lake Darling slated for early September.
Rev Joel Hale of Nashville speaks at the Grace Methodist Moravia event with 250 attendees on opening night. Galilean Service at Lake Wapello drew 140 youths, Teenerama runs 7 30 nightly, after service discussions in homes. Film Conversion Plus screens Saturday. Sixteen men attended a church Prayer Breakfast Tuesday morning.
The Hiner reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday September 1. Mrs. Don Ahee serves as secretary.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for cards visits and prayers during hospital stay. Charles Johnson notes heartfelt appreciation for the kindness shown and blessings received.
Thank you to everyone for your cards letters gifts and visits during my hospital stay and after returning home. Each gesture is greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.
Donald Dowd expresses gratitude to those who remembered his family and him while hospitalized and after returning home. He specifically thanks Dr Williams Rev Coleman and the nurses at Monroe County Hospital for their care.
At a special town council meeting Fred Cousins was employed as the town marshal and began work Monday.
The 1963 ASC Community Elections occur September 19 at 8:00 PM in each township of Appanoose county to elect three committeemen and two alternates per township. A county convention for choosing the county committee will be held September 28 at 10:00 AM in Centerville. Voters are urged to attend, bring qualified farmers, and note the listed township meeting places such as Lincoln School and Walnut City Church.
Elizabeth Van Dorin marked her 89th birthday Tuesday at her son in law and daughter Roy and Jolene Matherly home. Attending were Art Van Dorin Jolene Bobby Hiatt Osa Brown and afternoon callers M E Perry Birdie Main. She received many gifts and greetings, with no telephone calls that day.
The Tubaugh family gathered at Wallace State Park south of Cameron Missouri for a cooperative dinner. Attendees shared visiting time viewed reunion films and held a short business meeting. They celebrated Chris and Rose Tubaughs 50th wedding anniversary with cake and ice cream.
The Women's Society of Christian Service held its monthly meeting at Grace Methodist Church with a noon cooperative dinner. Twenty attended as Roger Davis and Ellen Cooper shared highlights from their trip to youth camp at Lake Darling.
Moravia faces setback on town sewer system as federal planning funds require local financial ability. With bonded debt totaling 160,000 to 200,000 and water and road bonds, officials doubt feasibility without independent financing. A 1965 road upgrade and potential concrete street work are also discussed to reduce annual blacktopping costs. Glen Adams, 60, dies at Golden Age Manor. services held with interment at Sales cemetery.
Moravia opens the new school term with a total enrollment of 543, including 179 in high school and 364 in elementary. Officers named for each class include seniors and juniors with presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, student councils, and sponsors listed for heatday morning activities.
Howard Evans, Appanoose county Democratic chairman, announced plans to form a Young Democratic Club inviting ages 16 to 40. A special Young Democratic district meeting is set for Ottumwa on September 5 at 7:30 am CST at 413 South Iowa Avenue, part of three state meetings led by Lex Hawkins and Dale Wagner the Iowa Young Democrats presidents. Interested Democrats should contact Howard Evans of Centerville or Jess Marie Steele of Exline for details and travel aid.
The Hiatt reunion is scheduled for Sunday September 1 at Centerville Park. Attendees are urged to bring a dish to share and any family photos or memorabilia for display.
A fall festival features a 9:00 P.M. Saturday drawing for a swivel rocker, a drill, and a tree lamp. Memberships costing $1 fund the event and grant exhibitor privileges. members need not be present to win. Tickets from Loren Walter and others, prizes on display at the bank.
Regular Taylor Aid club gathering set for Friday at Merle Miller's residence. Attendees to reveal their secret pal gift and participate in the election of officers.
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