F.F.A. Queen Party Held Friday Night
The annual Queens' ball for the F.F.A. was held Friday night December 4 at the high school gym with near full attendance. Activities included volleyball, shuffleboard, ping pong, cards, and dancing. Rowena Cox was named queen, crowned by president David Shelquist, and received a white FFA jacket. Sharon Wilson and Madelyn Sinclair were named second and first attendants. Richard Doud played guitar and sang. refreshments included donuts, cider, and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena Cox
FFA
Moravia Chapter
David Shelquist
Allen Clark
Madelyn Sin Clair
Sharer, Wilson
Ronnie Boyer
Richard Doud
Sharon. Wilson
Madelyn Sinclair
Randy Pfannebecker In Hospital At Des Moines
Randy Pfannebecker, young son of Mr and Mrs Deat Pfannebecker, has been in Des Moines hospital since illness. He remains seriously ill with his mother at his side in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Pfannebecker
Deat Pfannebecker
I Pele
Blank’ Hospital
Des Moines
So and Sew Club Dines at Mrs Elza Taylors Coatsville Mo
The So and Sew club met Monday as guests at a turkey dinner at the country home of Mrs Elza Taylor in Coatsville Missouri. Attending were Mrs Ralph Turner Mrs Bill French Mrs Carl Van Zante Mrs Ivan Shelquist Mrs Harry Woodward Mrs Donald McCloud Mrs John Wilson Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson Elza Taylor and a Taylor niece Mrs Walter Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Taylor
Coatsville
Ralph Turner
Bill French
Carl van Zante
Ivan Shelquist
Harry Woodward
Donald McCloud
John Wilson
Frank Wilson
Walter Ford
Taylor
Jake Suiter Fractures Left Hip in Saskatchewan
Word from Ernfold Saskatchewan says Jake Suiter fell and fractured his left hip and suffered a stroke on the left side. He was taken to a Moose Jaw hospital for care. Mrs Suiter and daughter Frances are in Chamberlain Saskatchewan with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Suiter
Ernfold Sask
Canada
Moosejaw
Suiter
Eunice Wilson
Frances
Chamberlain, Sask
W.S.W.S Holds All Day Meeting at Church
Members of the W.S.W.S. met all day Wednesday at the Evangelical United Brethren church to study The Nation and the Kingdom. Each member handled a chapter as Mrs. Almont Main led the session and a noon pot-luck dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.W.S
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Almont Main
Men’s Breakfast Club in Mo ravia Dates and Speaker
The Mo ravia Men’s Breakfast Club meets weekly with about 14 attendees. Last week four Fairfield Christian businessmen led the program: Russell Simmons chief of police George Patton of Patton's Fabric Shop John McIntire real estate broker and Maurice Long of Harper Brush Works. Rev. Dean Benton of Centerville Church of the Open Bible will speak Thursday at 7 a.m. Officers to be elected December 17 AL men welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fairfield
Russell Simmons
George Patton
Patton
John McIntire
Maurice Long
Harper Brush Works
Dean Benton
Centerville
Church of the
Open Bible
Navy crew member on USS Kitty Hawk based in Bremerton
Roy G. Main, chief electrician's mate, son of Mr and Mrs Elec Main of Route 2 Albia Iowa, serves aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk operating from Bremerton Washington. The Kitty Hawk is a mobile airfield capable of launching jet and driven aircraft for close air support and reconnaissance missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy G. Main
MNS
Elec Main
Route 2
Albia
Iowa
Bremerton
Wash
Garden Club Holiday Fair Draws Crowd Despite Snow
A large crowd attended the Garden Club Holiday Fair at the community building on Saturday. A Christmas program featured Mrs. John Guthrey, tap dances by Candi and Sherri Easter, piano solo by Natalie Woodward, guitar numbers by Richard Doud, and a Christmas story by Mrs. James Shupp. Demonstrations by Mrs. Earl Boyer, Mrs. Harley Tisue, and a lace candle demo by Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Shupp followed, with carols sung by all and 40 boxes of candy and cookies prepared for ill and shut-in residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guthrey
Candi
Sherri Easter
Sally Martin
Natalie Woodward
Richard Doud
James Shupp
Earl Boyer
Harley Tisue
N.F.M.S. Society meets at Nazarene church in March
The N F M S Society met at the Church of the Nazarene with Dusky Hands and Send The Light sung to open. Natalie Woodward led devotions, Mrs Leslie Deedrick offered prayers, and Mrs Frank Woodward read a report on the reading program. Memory honoring Mrs N F Fitken was read on the Memorial Roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.F.M.S. Society
Nazarene Bn
N. Aon Itsc Oal
Church of the Nazarene
Natalie Woodward
Leslie Deedrick
Reading
Frank Woodward
Henry Horn
Larry Woodward
N. F. Fitken
Japan
J. E. Strong
Cleavers Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Cleaver of Centerville hosted about 125 guests at a November open house marking their 50th wedding anniversary,’d tied to their Aug 14 1914 marriage in Alice Missouri. Family members including all four children and grandchildren attended and helped with duties and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cleaver
Washington St
Centerville
Grace Main
Hugh Guernsey
Lela Harris
Bessie Donovan
Mrs. Cleaver
Thanks for cards and visits from friends and relatives
A note expresses gratitude for cards letters and visits from friends neighbors and relatives. Special thanks are given to Rev. Ogden and Rev. Coleman for their visits and prayers. The message mentions Mrs. Herb Boblenz returning home after twelve days in Davis County Hospital for surgery and notes Mr. and Mrs. Bert Drake of Unionville stopping in Moravia en route to Centerville on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Rev
Coleman
Carl and
Donald Calhoun
Herb Boblenz
Davis County Hospital
Bert Drake
Unionville
Moravia
Centerville
Two Easy Wins At Blakesburg Tues
Moravia teams won both games at Blakesburg on Tuesday evening. Girls 89 to 40 victory with key scorers Betty Blumer Rose Blumer Diane Judge Barbara Thomas Mary Jo Wilson and Marsha Day. Boys 51 to 34 win led by Phil Harrington 17 points Rick Rhee 6 William Martin 11 Larry Woodward 7 and Richard Calhoun 4. Next Friday the girls host Cardinal Community. next Tuesday the Moravia teams travel to Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg
Shoring
Betty Blumer
Rose Blumer
Diane Judge
Barbara Thomas
Mary Jo Wilson
Marsha Day
Phil Harrington
Rick Rhee
Wm. Martin
Larry Woodward
Richard Calhoun
Calhoun Engagement for Roseann Calhoun to Gary Miller
Mr and Mrs James L Calhoun of Albia announce the engagement of daughter Roseann Marie to Gary M Miller of Waterloo son of Mr and Mrs Melvin L Miller of East Waterloo Roseann a 1962 Albia High School graduate employed at Santa Claus Industries Water loo Miller a 1982 East Waterloo High School graduate employed at Altstadt and Langlas Baking Company Both attend State College of Iowa where Miller studies pre engineering Wedding plans set for December 19 at Iconium Methodist Church with Rev Elton D Coleman and J A Ogden officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Calhoun
Albia
Roseann Marie
Gary M. Miller
Waterloo
Melvin L. Miller
East Waterloo
Miss Calhoun
Albia Community High School
Santa Claus Industries
Miller
East Waterloo High School
Altstadt and Langlas Baking Company
State College of Iowa
Books Donated to Moravia Public Library
Nineteen books have been donated to the Moravia Public Library by Mrs. Harold Mann of Centerville and Mrs. Mettie Roland. The public is encouraged to visit the library and take a book home to read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Della Meyers Home From Hospital Stay
Mrs Della Meyers returns to her Moravia home after a lengthy illness at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Alvah Meyers of Osceola Missouri assist in her care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Meyers
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Inlaw
Alvah Meyers
Osceola, Mo
Sand Mother Club entertains faculty at Christmas tea
The Band Mothers club entertained the high school and elementary school faculty at a Christmas tea Wednesday, Dec. 2 at their regular meeting. Entertainment was by the boys chorus and a solo by Charles Thom. A short business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Roy Ango, club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Charles Thom
Roy Ango
Jolly Dozen Club Christmas Meeting Recalls Gift Exchange
The Jolly Dogen Club held its December 3 meeting with Mrs. Mettie. Clara Irelan won the high score in Rook, Birdie Main took low, and Flora Phillips received a guest prize. El sie Long won the door prize as pineapple dessert and coffee were served, followed by a gift exchange. Illness kept two members away, and cards were sent to each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dogen Club
Mettie
Roland
Rook
Clara Irelan
Birdie Main
Flora Phillips
Elsie Long
Marie DuValll
Ira Boyer
Christmas church services fill Centerville area plan
Grace Methodist Church and several others list Christmas sermons, Sunday school times, and caroling in Centerville. Evangelical United Brethren, Iconium Methodist, Nazarene, Unionville Baptist, and more schedule cantatas, MYF, prayer meetings, and a missionary speaker Rev. Warren A. Pals from Munich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Baptist Church
Paul D. Lobb
Young Peoples
Warren
Moravia
Christian Church
Nazarene Church
Evangelical United Brethren
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Miller Baptist
Iconium Methodist
Woman's Society of Christian Service December Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Wednesday December 16 at 1 30 for the December gathering. Members are asked to bring Christmas candy and cookies for shut ins. Verna McDonough leads a Christmas program. An executive meeting precedes at 1:00. Dr and Mrs Ray Avera and family visited Sunday with Dr and Mrs Don Cunningham in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Bee Giton
D. Coleman
Rairview Keith Ae
Cernterville
Ruby Long
Wesley
Alen
Boolay
Sherman
Centerville
Moravia
Ron Woodward
Jr. High
Woman's Society
Angel's Cafe
Rev. Coleman
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Verna McDonough
Ray Avera
Don Cunningham
Albia
Moravia Grades Present Christmas Program Next Thursday
Students from Moravia Schools grades K through 8 will stage their annual Christmas program Thursday evening December 17 at 7 30 in the high school gym. The program features an operetta The Toys That Had to Wait performed by kindergartners through third graders with Mrs Santa fairies and toy characters. A second operetta The Gift of Christmas follows by fourth and fifth graders, conveying Christmas meaning in song and tableaux. The event closes with seven carols by grades six through eight including Angels We Have Heard on High and O Holy Night conducted by Mrs John Guthrey with grade teachers assisting and Mrs Ron Woodward at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Gymasium
Catherine Allison Christie
Ottis M. Carrington
Adam
John Guthrey
Ron Woodward
Welding class starts at government school Monday
Ten new welding students began the 16 week course at the government welding school Monday under instructor Gene Sebben. The Moravia group includes Kim Robinson Billy Robinson Kenneth Heiford Gary Fenton and Donald Simmons. Also enrolled are Edward Seeley Centerville Robert Campbell Moulton Ronald McCombs Albia Lester McCoy Centerville and Marion Peel Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Welding School
Gene. Sebben
Moravia
Kim Robinson
Billy Robinson
Morvaia
Kenneth Heiford
Gary Fenton
Donald Simmons
Edward Seeley
Centerville
Robert Campbell
Moulton
Ronald McCombs
Albia
Lester E. McCoy
Marion L. Peel
Garden Club Hosts Cooperative Dinner and Holiday Plans
Moravia Garden club members hosted a cooperative dinner at Mrs. Genevieve Morgan’s home with assistance from Mrs. Willa Wheeler Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. Kenneth Condra. After dinner, the meeting opened with the collective, a gift roll call supported sending to Appanoose County Home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ivan Harsh
James Shupp
Federated Garden Club
Ames
Lee Hiatt
Bob McCall
Des Moines
George Shehan
Moravia Youth Attend Drake Messiah Presentation
Members of Moravia's Methodist Youth Fellowship attended Drake University's Messiah performance at Kant Theater Des Moines Sunday afternoon. Participants: Marie Van Dorin Debbie Van Dorin Dale Wilson Sharon Wilson Ronnie Boyer Gary Coleman Penny Prough. Rev Coleman served as counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Methodist
Drake University
Handel
Messiah
Kant Theater
Des Moines
Marie
Debbie van Dorin
Dale
Sharon Wilson
Ronnie Boyer
Gary Coleman
Penny Prough
Rev. Coleman
Flight of the Stork brings four newborns to Iowa families
A daughter born Dec 4 to Mr and Mrs James Plants of Brooklyn is the great granddaughter of Mrs Helma Tisue of Moravia. Kathryn Marie has four brothers. A son born Sunday Dec 6 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Callen at Mahaska county hospital is Kevin Engens, 10 lbs. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cailen of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Wendell Beerbower of Fremont. Another son, Randall Laverne, born Dec 5 at Monroe county hospital Albia, weighed 8 lbs 54% oz, with sister Shelli. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Ellis of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Plants
Brooklyn
Helma Tisue
Moravia
Kathryn Marie
Eugene Callen
Mahaska County Hospital
Kevin Engens
Lloyd Cailen
Wendell Beerbower
Fremont
William Woodward, Jr
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Randall Laverne
Roy Ellis
Des Moines
Wm Woodward
Shelli
James Wilson Re-Elected Head of Moravia Masonic Lodge
James Wilson was re elected master of the Moravia Masonic lodge at a Monday officer election. Other officers named include Paul Wilson S W Gene Long Jack Long Estel Gay JS Harold Mason secretary John Main treasurer A D Kincade trustee Robert Potts JD Wayne Clark JD Claude Hawk Tyler. Installation planned for Monday January 4 at the regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Moravia
Paul Broshar
Wayne Clark
Moravia Tax Levy Rises Sharply for 1985
Tax rates in Moravia jump from 300.719 to 110.051 mills for 1985, with Taylor and Chariton townships showing increases. School and county levies rise, and a full listing of township and district levies by the county auditor will be published in the Union soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Chariton
Centerville
Cincinnati
Exline
Moravia
Moulton
Mystic
Numa
Plano
Rathbun
Udell
Unionville
Moulton-Udell
Moravia Eastern Stars elect officers for coming year
Moravia Order of Eastern Stars held a supper and meeting Tuesday evening. Mrs J B McAlister was elected worthy matron for next year with Claude Hawk as worthy patron and other officers named. Installation planned for January 5 at 8 00 pm with committees appointed and practice at 7 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Order of Eastern Stars
Claude Hawk
J. B. McAlister
Elbert Moore
Lloyd Carter
John Main
Paul Broshar
John Sharp
William Gardner Undergoes Major Surgery at Albia
William Gardner submitted to major surgery at Monroe County Hospital in Albia on Thursday and is recuperating satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
Albia
Wiliam Gardner
Monroe County Hospital
Raymond Ashbys Move Into New Home Saturday
Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby moved last weekend to their newly built home on North Street The new residence has been under construction since September
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ashby
North Street
Thanking All Who Reached Out During Illness
A reader expresses gratitude to everyone who remembered them during a recent illness and two hospital visits in Davia county. They appreciate flowers gifts cards and kind acts shown to their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia County Hospital
County church attendance lags as 24 percent join services
A Gallup style survey in Appanoose County during November shows only 24.2% of residents attended church, with 47 churches reporting an average attendance totaling 3,845 from 16,015 county population. The RIAL program promoted inter faith cooperation, distributing materials and planning a highway sign to encourage worship across faiths. George Robinson was hospitalized after a Friday illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
America
Religion In
Appanoose County
John Durham
Elton D. Coleman
Joseph Anthematien
Oscar Gavronsky
Max McDonough
Dick Strope
Paul Felkner
Melvin C. Suhr
Jim O'Leary
C. B. DePuy
Ray Charity
Wayne Bassett
Ralph Laberten
Clifford Singley
United States of America
RIAL
Church of Our Choice
Odell Brethren Church
Rias Feles
Also Mentioned on This Page
F.F.A. Queen
Randy. Peannsbecker
Des More Hospital
S.W.S
Garden Club
Cardinal Community
MHS
Corydon
Mrs. Della Meyers
Sand Mother Club
Jolly Dozen
Evangelical United ‘Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Y.F
Ethel VanDorin
E.U.B. Church
James Calhoun
M.Y.P
E. J. Strong
Pals
Warren A. Pals
Baptist Mid-Missions
Munich
Germany
Bunjer
Delores Wilcox
Mark Wilcox
Bunjers
Drake “Messiah
Flight of the
Stork
Masonic Lodge
J. B. McAlister Eleced Worthy
Raymond Ashbys
Centervilla
First Baptist
First Methodist
First Lutheran
Presbyterian
Drake Avenue
St. Mary’s Catholic
Grace Tabernacle Baptist
Second Baptist
Evangelical Covenant
Church of the Open Bible
Baal Jacobs
Mt. Ararat
Fairview Church of Brethen
St. Francis Catholic
Christian
Walnut City
Darby
Jerome Methodist
Hilltown
St. William's Catholic
St. Anthony’s
George Robinson
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