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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1965

Page

4

Hollingshead Named Poverty Program Director in Monroe Appanoose

A. E. Hollingshead Jr. of Albia was chosen as director of the two county Economic Opportunity program serving Monroe and Appanoose. The office begins January 3 1966 with a $900 monthly salary and a $70000 grant plus a $30000 administrative budget planned for operation in Albia.

A. E. Hollingshead Jr Albia Insurance Hamen Gs Telconomuic Monroe Appanoose A. R. Fenton Appanhoose-Monroe Counties Iowa Development Corp Albia EOA Hollingshead W. K. Ervin Michael J. Galer Albia High School U. S. Marine Corps Drake Universary Milton E. (, Sloan and Co Appanoose-Monroe Counties James Jenkins Monroe County Lee Benz Moravia Appanoose County W. Paul Forney Centerville

Taylor Aid Meeting Notes and Christmas Gift Exchange

Taylor Aid held its regular December meeting with a large turnout including Deloris Ballanger and Jesse, Dorothy Boyer, the Bogarts, the Miter couple, Pettibones, Schrodt, Wilsons, Pettibones, Brownlees, Mihalovich, Carter, Herron, and Spencer. Minutes were read, roll call taken, and a get well card signed for Loyd Carter. A Christmas gift exchange occurred. door prizes went to Lois Wilson and Deloris Ballanger. Next meeting set with Mary Herron on January 7.

Taylor Aid Gladys’ Harsh Coop Deloris Ballanger Jesse Dorothy Boyer Chris Bogart Theo Miter Joan Pettibone David Leta Pettibone Jackie Bill John Don Pettibone Cecil Schrodt Helen Wilson Sharon Jay L. Wilson Richard LaVada Brownlee Vic Mihalovich Lucile Carter Mary Herron Alberta Spencer Prestot Loyd Carter Lois Wilson

Mrs. McAllister Heads Eastern Stars In Moravia

The Moravia Eastern Stars held a cooperative supper at 6:30 Tuesday with sixteen members and two guests. Mrs. Mary McAllister was re elected worthy matron as officers were confirmed. Claude Hawk re elected worthy patron. plans set for January 11 installation with meetings at 7 and 8 p.m.

Moravia Eastern Stars Mary McAllister Claude Hawk John Sharp Loyd Carter John Main Paul Broshar Jim Her Ton Genevieve Morgan

Iconium Pavement Contract Let To Quad City Co

The Quad City Construction Co of Rock Island Illinois was the low bidder on 4.7 miles of concrete pavement west of Moravia. The contract price is 250 583 10. Work must be completed between May 2 and September 3.

Quad City Construction Co Rock Island Mlinois Moravia Ames M. M. Doggett Numa West Doggett

W S W S Meets With Mars Charles Coffin

The Woman's Society of World Service of the E U B church held its December meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles Coffin with 11 members present. Mrs E G Hawk led the lesson on Give God Glory Through Worship and the Christmas Story from Luke was read.

W.S.W.S Mars Charles Coffin Woman's Society of World Service E.U.B E. G. Hawk God Forrest Main Mabel Coulson Grant Tadlock Miss Coulson Hawk Tadlock J. A. Ogden Harley Tisue

Shanghai Club Meeting And Christmas Dinner Report

The Shanghai Club met with Hazel Rinehart on December eighth for a regular session. Members and guests enjoyed a Co op dinner including Floyd and Laura Laird Lloyd and Anna Landgrebe Raymond and Esther Perry Doris N. and Paul Christy Lorraine and Shelia Rinehart Addie Sheldon Icle Christy Doris Christy Dorothy Calhoun Amy Hiner Glen and Bertha Overturf Nancy Hawk Bert Hazel and Mary Lou Rinehart. Icle Christy won the guess what. The afternoon consisted of visiting. The club party occurred December tenth featuring a Christmas exchange and a farewell gift for the Raymond Perry family.

Shanghai Club Shanghai Hazel Rinehart Floyd Laura Laird Lloyd Anna Landgrebe Raymond Esther Perry Doris N Paul Christy Lorraine Shelia Rinehart Addie Sheldon Icle Christy Doris Christy Dorothy Calhoun Amy Hiner Glen Bertha Overturf Nancy Hawk Bert Hazel Mary Lou Rinehart Raymond Perry

Christmas Cantata At E.U.B. Sunday

The Evangelical United Brethren church choir will perform the Christmas cantata Love Transcending on Sunday evening at 7 30 p m The work by John W Peterson is based on John 3 16 The choir is directed by Forrest Main with Mrs Carl Van Zante as pianist.

Evangelical United Brethren Church E.U.B John W. Peterson Forrest Main Carl van Zante

Moravia Girls Maintain Perfect Season Record in Selma

Moravia high school girls split two games at Selma, junior varsity 57 40 over Cardinal and Mohawkettes 74 72 in a tight varsity thriller. Mary Jo Wilson led the JV with 31 points, Rose Blumer scored a record % points in the varsity, with Marsha Day 13 and Barbara Thomas 8 for Moravia. The next game isTuesday December 21 against Fremont at home.

Moravia Selma Cardinal Girls Mohawkettes MHL Mary Jo Wilson Shirley Helmick Maribeth Johnson Kaye Helmick MHS Rose Blumer Marsha Day Barbara Thomas Fremont

Moravia Junior High Teams Defeat Corydon in Saturday Games

Moravia junior high girls won 31-20 and boys 38-32 against Corydon Saturday morning. Connie Renwick led girls with 13 points, Linda Hiatt 10, while William Ward topped the boys with 10 and Nickie Dicks added 9.

Moravia Corydon Witt Connie Renwick Linda Hiatt Howard Alden Dixie Davis Louellen Rowley Jewell Walker Moravia Boys Wm. Ward Nickie Dicks Blakesburg

Family Night At E U B Church Observed

The fall season opened with a family night at Evangelical United Brethren Church. A cooperative supper was organized by Mrs. Merle Miller and Mrs. Ted Wilson, followed by a pre Christmas program by Mrs. Buell Taylor. Reverend L B Deedrick gave a vivid description of travels to the Worlds Fair and other notable east and Bible Camp sites.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Merle Miller Ted Wilson Buell Taylor L. B. Deedrick

Special Quarterly Conference at Fairview Methodist Center

A large crowd attended the Fairview Methodist Community center special quarterly conference Monday evening as Ker mit Gladfelder won unanimous approval for a preaching license. Dr. Glenn Parcott presided. The Gladfelders plan to move to the Mystic Methodist circuit around January 1 to pursue full time ministry. he is a Vennard College graduate and previously led a Haiti mission tour in 1912.

Fairview Methodist Community Center Kermit Gladfelder Glenn Parcott Ottumwa Kermit Gladfelders Mystic Methodist Circuit Gladfelder Vennard College Haiti Steer Inc

Mrs Ray Avera Enters Albia Hospital For Treatment

Airs. Ray Avera entered Mourge County Hospital at Albia Wednesday for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. J C Lockman and son Froy attended the funeral of their brother and uncle Mr. John Lockiman in Akeley Minnesota Friday December 10. They returned home Saturday morning.

Ray Avera Mourge County Albia J.C. Lockman Froy John Lockiman Akeley Ming Earl Brain Hedtick Flo Helms Garnet Brain Dean Easter James Wilson Richard Raymie M. H. Johnson Charles Sarah Stocker Rochester Mann Mr. Johnson Mays, Cliates al Chubber Washington, Ta Dan Mihalovich Darrel Cooper Gerald Hawk Vererang Des Moines

Santa Visit At Hiner Home For All Youngsters

Santa will visit the Max Hiner home this Sunday evening December 19 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m He will be outside with a treat for youngsters accompanied by their parents in a community holiday event.

Santa Hiner Max Hiner

Christmas Cantata at Evangelical United Brethren and church events

Cuchi First Christian Church invites with Louis Schaffner as minister and Lois Fowler as superintendent. Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Communion and sermon. Aid meets at Mrs Birdie Mains. C.W.F. meets with Mrs Maude Coltrain. Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev J A Ogden with Carl VanZante as Sunday School teacher. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Cantata Love Transcending performed by choir. Christmas program December 22 at 7:30 p.m. with participation by children and youth.

First Christian Church Louis Schaffner Lois Fowler Aid Birdie Mains C.W.F Maude Coltrain Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Church of the Nazarene E. J. Strong Frank Woodward Christ

Methodist Churches Schedule Christmas Programs and Services

A compilation of Sunday School times worship sermons and Christmas programs from multiple churches including Leonium Grace Fairview Wesley Chapel Moravia and Church of the Nazarene. Notable items include Wise Men Still Seek Christ sermons Dec 16 and Dec 23 Christmas programs with Junior High MYF caroling and prayer meetings.

Grace Methodist Church Ray D. Colaman Fairview Keith Gladfelder Rosencrants Wesley Chapel Glenn Phillips Rermon Women’s Society Moravia Ron Woodward

Monroe Busy Maidens December Meeting Installations

The December meeting at Hilton Hall began at 7:00 am with a supper and installation of new officers including Barbara McGinnas as president Dixie Davis as vice president Linda Johnson as historian Jean Ann Rouse Albia re porter and Diane Rogers Moravia re porter A Christmas gift exchange followed along with handing out year end record books and plans to buy banquet tickets Mrs Rubye Cloyd returned Sunday for a week in Des Moines visiting her sons Wendell and Wilbur and families.

Hilton Hall Barbara McGinnas Dixie Davis Linda Johnson Jean Ann Rouse Albia Diane Rogers Moravia Rubye Cloyd Wendell and Wilbur Des Moines

Toe Appitiouse Froficiency club meets tonight at 7:30

The Toe Appitiouse Froficiency club will meet this fall Thursday at 7 30 p m in the first degree room. All Muspis urged to attend. James Wilson W W

Toe Appitiouse James Wilson W.W

Christmas Program At E U B Church Wednesday

Sunday school members of the E U B church present a Christmas program on Wednesday evening December 22 at 7 30 p m under the direction of Mrs Harold Mason Junior Department Superintendent and the Sunday school teachers. The public is invited to attend.

E.U.B. Church Harold Mason

Methodist Christmas Program Is Sunday Moravia feature film joins Christmas event

A Moravia Christmas program on Sunday at 7 30 p m will include the colored film To Each A Gift depicting a Swedish immigrant family facing unemployment and poverty finding love and understanding as the true spirit of Christmas is shown in daily life.

Moravia

Unionville Baptist Christmas Program Sunday Evening

The Christmas Program of the Unionville Baptist Church Sunday School will be presented Sunday evening at 7 30 p.m. under the direction of Mrs Lowell Exline. Treats will be given to all children present. All are welcome and invited.

Unionville Baptist Church Lowell Exline

Union Christmas Edition Next Week

The Union announces its Christmas greeting edition will publish next week. It will be mailed Wednesday evening and reach subscribers Thursday. The edition invites merchants firms and others to send Christmas greetings to customers and friends as thanks for patronage. Stop by or call to arrange your selection.

Union

Mrs Cridlebaugh Elected Noble Grand Moravia Lodge Election

Moravia Rebellah lodge members and families held a cooperative supper before the meeting. Mrs Ivan Harsh presided. Mrs Mildred Bishop and Mrs Clella Anderson sent thanks for a forty five year pin. Mrs Paul Cridiebaugh named noble grand. Glen Van Dorin vice grand. Mettie Roland secretary. Leonard Palmer trustee.

Cridlebaugh Noble Grand Moravia Rebellah Lodge Ivan Harsh Mildred Bishop Clella Anderson Paul Cridiebaugh Glen van Dorin Mettie Roland Leonard Palmer van Dorin

Free Gifts Saturday Draws 17 Winners at Moravia

Moravia area residents lined up for Saturday's drawing with 17 turkey, ham, or candy prizes awarded. Winners include Nancy Carol Lampe, Marilyn Shelquist, Floyd Paxston, Charlotte Simmons, and many others. A Santa visit and 2 free candy sacks for all youngsters were promised after the drawing at 3 p.m. Santa would arrive around 3:30 p.m. Nearby social news notes visits and hospitalizations among local families.

Moravia Nancy Carol Lampe Coulson & Burton Marilyn Shelquist Woodward Plumbing & Heating Turkey Floyd Paxston Mervin Ellison Charlotte Simmons Kenneth Condra Carl Burkland Dr. Avera Nancy Crabtree Davis Variety Raymond Lockman Winslet Grocery Lola Laws Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Santa

Sacred Christmas Concert at Unionville Church

The Music Faculty of Omaha Baptist Bible College will present a Christmas Sacred Music Concert at Unionville Baptist Church in Unionville, Friday December 17 at 8:00 p.m. The group includes Eggert on keyboard Knudsen and Doonan on voices Fleming on trombone and Bergerson on keyboard with Fleming also serving as College Director of Public Relations. The public is invited.

Omaha Baptist Bible College Omaha Neb Unionville, Baptist Church Eggert Knudsen Fleming Doonan Bergerson

ETC Club Meeting With Aleafa Hiatt Hosts Holiday Event

Aleafa Hiatt hosted the ETC Club gathering on December Sth with Merle Miller and Zelma Megrew winning prizes. Florence Carson won the door prize. Bertha Lathen led entertainment alongside a Christmas gift roll call and a Booster Club donation for the highway sign. Delicious refreshments followed the close of the meeting.

Aleafa Hiatt E.T.C Dec Bertha Lathen Merle Miller Zelma Megrew Florence Carson Booster Club

Van Dorin Reunion Held Here Sunday

The annual Van Dorin Christmas dinner was held Sunday December 12 at the community building hosted by W H Van Dorin. Attendees included family and friends from Albia Moravia Centerville Ottumwa Eddyville and nearby areas. After dinner visitors shared in visiting and a Christmas exchange wrapped up the afternoon.

van Dorin W. H. van Dorin Delbert Love Albia Flora Jones Ethel van Dorin Sylvan van Dorin Ruben Faber Moravia Floyd McFall Centerville Ervin Lincox Clarance Caster Greg Ottumwa Jep Lockman Billy G. Wilson Sheila Larry Donna Leo van Dorin Rita Jerry Glenda Karen Eddyville

John Lockman Dies in Park Rapids Minnesota

John Lockman of Akeley Minnesota died after a long illness at 86 years, age 86 years 1 month and 28 days. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Ronald, and grandson Halph. Funeral services were held December 10, 1965, at the church in Akeley with burial in the Akeley cemetery.

John Lockman Akeley Minn Mary Lockman Ronald Halph

Rainbow Girls Hold Initiation At Moravia

Wednesday evening at the Masonic temple the Moravia Rainbow for Girls held a regular meeting and initiation. Miss Joyce McDonough presided as worthy adviser while Rainbow Girls from Albia and Moulton assisted. Teresa Lockman was initiated during the event as twenty four members attended and refreshments followed.

Moravia Rainbow For Masonic Temple Joyce McDonough Rainbow Girls Albia Moulton Teresa Lockman Dick Johnson Carl Hiatt

Century Club Holds Annual Christmas Party

The Twentieth Century Reading club hosted its annual Christmas party and cooperative dinner Tuesday at Mrs. Charles Coffin's home. Sixteen members attended, sharing Christmas traditions, a brief business meeting, a review of "Jerusalem, My Home," and a gift exchange, with cards sent to absent and former members.

Century Club Twentieth Century Reading Club Charles Coffin J. A. Ogden Ira Boyer

Noel 1965 Christmas Night Family Reverie

A peaceful dawn begins as children uncover gifts beneath a brightly wrapped tree. Amid festive clatter, family dinner follows and guests depart, leaving parents to reflect on the true spirit of Christmas and the Prince of Peace.

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Larry Brooks Richard Armstrong Carlisle West Moines Mrs. McAllister Eastern Stars Iconium Kenneth Free Paul Stewart Muscatine Dale Free Mystic B. G. Lincox Melissa Felton Bi Callen Robert Helton Oxford Georgia Myrtle Lockman Hattie McCloud M. A. Perry John Wilson Humeston Dag Mibslovick Dr. High Mrs Albia Hospital Cuchi Leonium Methodist Church A. Ogden Wayne Thompson Unionville Baptist Program Unionville Church ETC Club Park Rapids, Minn Noel
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