Reconstruction of Highway 60 planned by State Highway Commission
The five year program outlines widening and relocation of highway 60 from Centerville to Albia and on to Eddyville with a 570000 price tag for right of way and a 2913700 relocation budget in 1989, followed by 1830500 for paving in 1970. Other projects include relocations of highways 2 and 63 toward Missouri and Farmington. Moravia junior high basketball teams won a doubleheader at Mystic 40-24 girls 36-19 boys with Linda Hiatt 18 and Nickie Dicks 18 leading scoring.
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State Highway Commission
Moravia
Centerville
Albia
Eddyville
Bloomfield
Missouri State Line
Farmington
Mystic
Linda Hiatt
Connie Renwick
Nickie Dicks
Howard Alden
Corydon
Smorgasbord at Unionville Methodist Church Event
The W S C S of the Unionville Iowa Methodist church sponsor a smorgasbord at the church on Saturday evening Dec 11 starting at 5 00 p m All you can eat for 1 25 adults 75c for children under 12 A bazaar of home baking canned fruits fresh eggs and more items The public is invited to attend.
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Unionville Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Unionville
Iowa
Young Farmers Meet Tonight on Farm Corporation
The Mo ravia young farmers hold a school Vo Ag department meeting this Thursday at 7 30 p m. James Milani county attorney will explain what a farm corporation is how it works and how it is taxed with focus on the family type farm as a corporation. Wives with interest are welcome and the Christmas outing date will be set.
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Moravia
Vo. Ag
James Milani
Mrs Perry recuperating from car wreck injuries
Mrs M A Perry was brought home from St Joseph hospital in Center ville on Tuesday to recover from injuries suffered in a November 21 car wreck in Centerville.
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M. A. Perry
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Davis couple marks 50 years in Nebraska Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs Carl Davis observed their golden wedding anniversary at their Henry Nebraska home on Thanksgiving Day November 25 1965. They were married November 25 1915 at the Batt family home in Moravia Iowa and planned a reception that was canceled due to their daughter Charlene’s illness and passing. Present at the Thanksgiving dinner were their son William and Nancy Davis of Gering Nebraska daughter Gail Burton of Moravia LaVerne Davis Hazel Smith of Phenix Arizona Preston Hiatt of Iron Mountain Wyoming Elmer Shoopman of Gering Joseph Myers Susan and Big Joe of Detroit Michigan. The couple expresses gratitude for cards letters and gifts received.
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Carl Davis
Henry
Nebr
W. E. Batt
Moravia
Charlene
William C. Davis
Nancy
Gering
Gail Burton
LaVerne Davis
Hazel Smith
Phenix
Ariz
Preston Hiatt
Iron Mtn
Mary Rose Main Highly Honored by National Book
Miss Mary Rose Main of Moravia has been chosen for the 1965 edition of Outstanding Young Women of America. She serves on the National Staff of the Girl Scouts of America, was nominated by the National Board of Girl Scouts of New York, and will be profiled in a February biographical sketch.
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Mary Rose Main
A. 0. Main
Moravia
Miss Main
Girl Scouts of America
National Board of
Girl Scouts of New York
Mary Rose
Moravia High School
Simpson College
Indianola
National
Shining Trail Council
Burlington
Davenport Council
Witchita Council
Wichita
Kansas
W.F.M.S. Meeting Held at Nazarene Church
The W F M S gathered at the Nazarene church for their monthly meeting with singing led by Larry Woodward and devotions from James by Mrs. Frank Woodward. Prayer requests were shared by Mrs. Henry Horn as the group prayed together. A Thanksgiving offering totaling $100 was reported, and the December Emphasis of Memorial Relief and Retirement was presented.
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W.F.M.S
the Nazarene Church
Larry Woodward
James
Frank Woodward
Henry Horn
Harrington Luse Wedding at Unionville Methodist Church
Joyce Elaine Harrington and G E Luse wed at Unionville Methodist Church on Sunday Dec 5 1965 at 2 30 pm Rev Harold Jones officiated. About 175 guests attended the double ring ceremony with white chrysanthemum arrangements blue pom poms and devotion candles. The bride from Moravia wore a lace gown and pearls. groom is son of Mr and Mrs T J Luse of Moravia. A reception for 125 followed in the church basement. Both graduates of Moravia High School they will reside in Moravia after a weekend Arkansas trip.
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Unionville Methodist Church
Joyce Elaine Harrington
G. E. Luse
Harold Jones
Richard Harrington
Moravia
Myr
T. J. Luse
Jean Alden
Albia
Gerry Wilson
Byile
Linda Underwood
DeWayne Robinson
Brian Harts
Brian Luse
Phil Harrington
Imother
Carolyn Luse
Dorothy Brainbridge
Fairfield
Janice McDonough
Betty Bhuuwer
Unionville
Eddie Mullins
Moravia High School
Arkansas
Cuumna Moravia
Alia
Maxwell
Udell
Moulton
Centerville
Ames
Bruwhing
Christmas Church Schedules Across Local United Churches
Local churches list Sunday school times sermons and planned programs for Christmas season. Fort Covington area churches including First Christian Grace Methodist Wesley Chapel Moravia Evangelical United Brethren and Nazarene outline sermon topics Christmas films cantatas and choir rehearsals with dates and service times for December events.
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Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Kermit Gladfelder
Glenn Parrott
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Phillips
Billy Graham
Centerville H.S
Moravia
Ron Woodward
Spuior High
Reverend Coleman Leads Corydon Seminar for Pastors
Rev Elton Coleman teaches a course on Acts to ten Methodist pastors from Appanoose Wayne and Lucas counties in Corydon. Classes run 9:30 to 1:30 each morning Monday through Thursday this week. Ministers will teach the same course to their churches in January.
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Elton Coleman
Appanoose
Wayne
Lucas Counties
Corydon
Thank you note from Ivan Shelquist to hospital visitors
Thank you to all who sent cards flowers and gifts and who visited me in the hospital. A special thanks to those who came at the time of my accident who brought food to the boys and everyone who helped the family in many ways. These kindnesses will never be forgotten.
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Tose
Ivan Shelquist
Card of Thanks for hospital stay and support
Words express gratitude for kindness during stay in hospital and after returning home. Special thanks to Rev. Coleman Rev. Ogden Rev. Schaffner and Donald Plum for prayers and interest. Also thanks to Dr Owen nurses and for letters cards flowers and gifts. I pray God’s richest blessing on each of you.
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Marshall
Coleman
Ogden
Rev. Schaffner
Donald Plum
Dr. Owen
Wilson elected Masonic master at Moravia lodge December meeting
Paul Wilson was elected Worshipful Master of the Moravia Masonic lodge at their December meeting Monday evening. James Wilson retires as Master. Other officers elected include Gene Long as senior warden Claude Hawk as junior warden John Main as treasurer Trenton Wilson as trustee and Harold Mason re-elected secretary. About 25 members attended the turkey supper preceding the meeting. John Guthrey, high school principal, showed two films.
Leno Bimbi 55 Heart Victim In Madrid Visit
Leno Bimbi 55 of Rural Route 1 Mo ravia died Friday at 5 00 p m in Madrid Ia while visiting Born April 1 1910 in Carney Ia son of Dominica and Mary Bimbi married to Mary Crestani survivors include two sons Robert J Bimbi in Germany and Daniel at home five sisters and one brother in Italy and a brother in France Funeral services were held Tuesday at St Mary's Catholic church officiated by Father Richard Steinemsann burial in Oakland cemetery Rosary Monday at Johnson funeral home
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Leno Bimbi
Moravia
Madrid
Carney
Dominica
Mary Bimbi
Mary Crestani
Robert J. Bimbi
Air Force
Germany
Daniel
Past Matrons Christmas Party Held At Mrs. Charity Home
Past Matrons met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Raymond Charity’s home for their annual Christmas party with 15 members attending. Guests included Mrs. Paul Broshar Mrs. Carl Black Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Mrs. Loyd Carter. A white elephant gift exchange, festive refreshments and a vote to donate five dollars to the Moravia sign were noted. Tressa Hawk was elected president and Mary McAlister secretary for the new year. Hostesses for monthly meetings were selected and secretary to prepare the books.
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Raymond Charity
Paul Broshar
Carl Black
Leonard Palmer
Loyd Carter
Tressa Hawk
Mary McAlister
Moravia
Tadlock elected president in Ottumwa ministers wives group
Mrs Basil Tadlock of Douds was chosen president of the District Ministers Wives at Ottumwa during the Bishop's church meeting held Sunday afternoon December 5.
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Tadlock
Basil Tadlock of
Douds
Ottumwa
Eunice Suiter Recovers From Surgery in Canada
Mrs. Eunice Suiter of Chamberlain Sask Canada recently visited her sister Mrs Odile Clark and brother Frank Wilson and is now recuperating from surgery at her home in Chamberlain.
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Eunice Suiter
Chamberlain, Sask
Canada
Odile Clark
Frank Wilson
Chamberlain
Irelans Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Moravia
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Irelan of Unionville Iowa observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday December 5 with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Moravia community building relatives and friends called on them. Mrs Wiiia Irelan and Carol Shirley Lockman Dorothy Jean Smith and Maxine Burdock assisted with serving guests.
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W. T. Irelan
Unionville
Iowa
Moravia
Wiiia Irelan
Carol
Shirley Lockman
Dorothy Jean Smith
Maxine Burdock
Kelanys thank friends for Golden Wedding wishes
Mr and Mrs W T Kelany express gratitude for memories on their golden wedding anniversary. They note the thoughtful gifts and cards helped make the day happy and bright for them and their family.
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Mrs. W. T. Kelany
Thank you note from the family of Leno Birbi
The family expresses gratitude for flowers masses food money cards prayers and deeds. Special thanks go to Johnson funeral home and Rev Colewiaa for his visits.
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Hank
Johnson Funeral Home
Leno Birbi
Big Moravia Holiday Giveaways Draws Saturday
Moravia shoppers face two big Saturdays with 25 turkeys, free hams, candy and more prizes. Santa will hand out candy sacks to children. Drawings on December 11 and 18 list many donors offering turkeys, hams, candy, or subscriptions. Band Mothers meet with smorgasbord plans and band calendars.
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Moravia
Santa
Harold Prough
Cornet
Russell Moore
Mark Zintz
Jan Moore
Lloyd Wilson
Moravia Teams Run Six Straight Wins In Twin Bill
Moravia's Mohawkettes dominated Corydon-Cambria 75-36 as Rose Blumer led with 31 points and Marsha Day added 19. The Mohawks edged Corydon boys 70-58 after a tight bottom of the game, Hartington posting 26 and Martin 24 for Moravia. The girls head to Selma Saturday for two games against Cardinal teams.
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Moravia
Corydon-Cambria
Corydon
Mohawkettes
Rose Blumer
Marsha Day
Shirley Helmick
Barbara Thomas Whitley
Carl Reno
Mohawks
Corydon Boys
Hartington
Martin
Rhee
Corydon Hanlin
Moravian
Selma
Cardinal
Engaged Joyce Roberts to Beryl Brown in Cedar Rapids
Unionville Ta residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Roberts announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce to Beryl L Brown of Cedar Rapids. Brown is son of Stanley Brown and Mrs Hildred Bell of Ottumwa. Miss Roberts, a 1965 Moravia High School graduate, works at Collins Radio Cedar Rapids. Brown, a 1945 Ottumwa High School graduate, works at Johnson Gas and Appliance Co Cedar Rapids. An April wedding is planned.
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Ralph Roberts
Unionville
Boy Scout Meeting Thursday Evening at Legion Home
A Boy Scout gathering is planned for Thursday evening December 9 at 7 30 at the American Legion home. Scouts should bring their 50 cent enrollment. Miss Pat Petterman and Miss Gloria Johnson from Des Moines will visit over the weekend with Mr and Mrs James Schupp to help celebrate Mark Schupps fourth birthday. Hazel Smith and family express gratitude for sympathy in Clyde M Smith Sr.s passing.
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American Legion
Pat Petterman
Gloria Johnson
Des Moines
James Schupp
Mark Schupp
Boys In Service Update for Pvt Burns
Private W. Burns of the 1st Armored Division based at Fort Hood Texas is listed in service. He entered active duty Nov 1 and provides his forwarding address for mail. The note encourages correspondence and identifies his unit and base.
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Bob Burns
W. Burns
Fort Hood
Texas
Surprise Birthday Party For Sherry Johnson
A surprise birthday party was held for 10 year old Sherry Johnson on Sunday afternoon December 5 at Carol McGranh's home in Mystic. Sherry is the daughter of Charles Johnson of Center ville.
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Sherry Johnson
Carol McGranh
Mystic
Sherry
Charles Johnson
Centerville
Progressive Club Meeting Sees Bridge Wins
The Progressive Club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Norman Ward. Bridge was the diversion of the evening with prizes won by Mrs. Garnet Brain and Mrs. Paul Breshar. Refreshments were served after the games.
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Norman Ward
Bridge
Garnet Brain
Paul Breshar
Hospital Visit for Mrs. Marve Lockman in Iowa City
Mrs. Marve Lockman entered University hospital in Iowa City on Monday for treatment of her left eye. Her daughter Kathy accompanied her and stayed at the Clair Callen home in Iowa City.
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Marve Lockman
University Hospital
Iowa City
Kathy
Clair Callen
Van Dorin Reunion Christmas Dinner Set in Moravia Hall
The annual VanDorin Christmas dinner will be held on December 12 at the Moravia community hall with Willie VanDorin as host.
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VanDorin
Moravia
Willie VanDorin
Moravian Post Office To Open Saturday Afternoons
Postmaster Don Pettibone says the Moravian post office will be open Saturday afternoons on December 11 and 18 to assist Christmas mailers. Regular Saturday afternoon closure will be suspended for the dates.
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Don Pettibone
Post Ofice
Corydon Couple Welcomes Son Orn Dee Gibbs
Mrsis Mrs. Ivan Gibbs af Cory don are the parents of a son Orn Dee born at Corydon hospital. Grandparents listed as Mrs. and Mrs. Van Gibbs af Corydon.
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Ivan Gibbs
Corydon
Orn Dee
van Gibbs
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Highway Commission
Mrs. Perry
C. Davis
Carl T. Davis Henry
Nazarene Church
Harrington - Luse
First’ Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Lois Fowler
Aid
Birdie Mains
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Teenium Methodist Church
J. A. Caden
Wayne Thompson
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Crank Woodward
W. T. Irelans Celebate
White Iide Hospital
Howe
Rev. Colewiaa
MacDonough’s Service
Spencer Grocery
Turkey
Spencer Barber Shop
Moravia Produce
Turner & Son
VanDorin Implement
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Postoffice Force
Dewey's Place
Don’s Standard Station
Carl Hiatt
Moravia Union
Turner Funeral Home
Veach
Robinson’s Coffee Shop
Dr. Avera
Davis Dry Goods
Winslet Grocery
Woodward Plumbing & Heating
Coulson & Burton
Art Fox
Lockmans
Oehler's
Texaco
Moravia Farm Service
Kenneth Condra
Mervin Ellison
Town Southern Utilities
Ae Illinois Telephone Co
Turey
MHS
BOY Scout Meeting
Clyde M. Smith Sr
Progressive Club
van Dorin
Flight
Stork
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