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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
4
Mr and Mrs John Kelley will be honored by their ten children at an open house in observance of their golden wedding anniversary. The event at Moravia community building occurs Sunday December 27 from 2 to 4 pm.
Moravia, led by Rick Rhee with 21 points and balanced support from Richard Calvin, William Martin, Phil Yarrington, and Larry Woodward, lost 46-45 as Corydon clinched a last second winner after Moravia led 45-44 with a minute left. Mohi ettes roll past Corydon Campbra 80-68. Rose Blumer tops Moravia with 82 points overall. Upcoming games at Pella Christian and Holiday Festival at Liberty Center Dec 29.
Moravia hosted two girls basketball games against Cardinal schools scoring 88 46 in the varsity and 61 47 in the junior varsity. Betty Blumer Diane Judge and Rose Blumer led with 31 26 and 25 points in the main event while Mary Jo Wilson and Barbara Thomas tallied 24 and 23 points in the Fresh Soph contest.
Mrs Howard Smith Mrs George Winslet and Mrs Genevieve Morgan were cohostesses at a Progressive Club Christmas party. After lunch there were three bridge tables with prizes won by Mrs Lloyd Carter Mrs Norman Ward and Mrs Paul Bros har. A white elephant gift exchange added festivity.
Larry Mullins I-3 resumes duties on the USS Independence after a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Cyril Mullins. Roger Rinehart of Mystic Road is in Spain in the Navy aboard the Polaris Missile Submarine Tender USS Holland with the address listed at USS Holland AS 32 Fleet Post Office New York NY 09501.
The grade school Christmas program will be tonight December 17 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school gym. Kindergarten through eighth grade students will participate and everyone is invited to attend.
Frank Wilson and Mrs Odile Clark report their brother in law Jake Suiter died at 3 AM Friday in a Chamberlain hospital after a fractured hip and recent stroke. Born in Le Claire Iowa he lived in Ernfold Saskatchewan since 1916 with wife Eunice Wilson. survived by wife a daughter Frances Sykes three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Ernfold.
The Golden Links Sunday school class held its annual Christmas cooperative supper at the Woodward home west of town. Twenty one attended with all but one member present. New officers elected include Mrs. Zell Callen as teacher, Mrs. Forrest Main as assistant, Mrs. Grant Padlock as president, and Zell Callen as secretary-treasurer. A bird feeder and seed were given to the teacher. The evening was social.
The Women’s Society of World Service of the E U B church met Friday evening at Mrs Ethel Van Dorin’s home. Lesson leader J A Odgen led the study on Our Spanish American Neighbor. Officers elected included Mrs Hawk president and Mrs Shelquist vice president.
The Methodist church presents a Christmas program on Sunday evening December 20 at 7 30 featuring songs from nursery to sixth grade, a Bible reading of The Christmas Story, and the play The Answer is Christmas with church choir and high school members.
The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. John Veach home with 19 members present. Presiding was Mrs. Clarence Johnson. secretary's report read by Mrs. Genevieve Morgan. They planned bedclothes for a needy family, collected 1968 butternut, coffee, strips and coupons to buy toys, sent 19 Christmas cards to service members, and enjoyed a Christmas program and social hour hosted by the Veach, Palmer, Morgan, and Callen households.
Unionville Baptist Sunday school will present a Christmas program on Sunday evening February 20 at 7 30 featuring the skit The Characters of Christmas. Rev Warren A Pals on furlough from Munich Germany spoke December 13 about German church attendance and missionary work and was presented with five quilts donated by the church ladies.
A surprise cooperative supper was held Friday at the Robert Foster home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walters who are to leave the community. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dowd and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Max Whicker and family, several local residents, and hosts Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster. The menu featured oyster and chili soup, relish, date cake, whipped cream, coffee, and Christmas candies.
Mr and Mrs Lester Murdy will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on December 26 with an open house at the Centerville community center. Friends are welcome. Also noted a hospital visit and family updates involving Edith Dodd and Billy Winsa.
The church led by Minister Luis Schaffner and Superintendent Birdie Main lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and a 10:30 communion service with no preaching during winter months. Aid meets with Birdie Main on Thursday and CWF meets with Mrs Matde Coltrain on another Wednesday.
Church of the Nazarene announces Rev. E. J. Strong as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday services at 10:00 include the Christmas program for Sunday School and adults, with treats prepared. Prayer meeting at 7:20 Tuesday evening.
Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30 plus young peoples at 7 p m special Sunday School Christmas program and Bible study with prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Pastor Paul D Lobb leads the church activities.
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor J A Ogden lists Sunday School at 10 and 11, morning worship on Treasures for a King, and a Christmas cantata Love Transcending by the choir. Iconium Methodist Church notes Sunday School at 9 30, morning worship at 10 30, M Y F at 6, and a Christmas program on December 21 inviting public attendance.
Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel in Fairview Moravia list schedule items for September through December. Rev Elton D Coleman at Grace Methodist hosts sermons and church school times. Moravia and Grandfather's Farm film titled Christmas on Grandfather's Farm appears alongside a Christmas program and caroling events.
Alva Cridlebaugh expresses gratitude to Rev. Durham and Rev. Coleman, relatives, and friends for cards flowers and calls while in Laughlin hospital Kirksville Missouri for surgery.
Wor Gardner expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters and gifts and to those who called on him and visited after hospitalization He especially thanks Rev Coleman for visits and prayers noting deep appreciation from the writer and family
The Union will publish a Christmas greeting edition next week. It will be delivered to malls Wednesday evening and reach most subscribers Thursday, the day before Christmas. Merchants and firms may use it to say thank you for patronage and extend holiday greetings to customers and friends. Stop in or phone the Union to arrange your selection.
Members of the Moravia Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual coop supper and grab bag gift exchange at the Moravia community building Monday evening December 21 at 6 30 p m.
The Twentieth Century wedding club held its annual cooperative dinner and Christmas program at Mrs. Charles Coffin's home with Mrs. Marshall Perry assisting. The program began with prayer and song, a Bible verse about Jesus birth, and talks on the Hiawatha Trail and Poinsette's name origin. The group sang carols and men gift exchange at the close.
Mrs Claude Hawke was admitted to St Josephs hospital in Centerville on Friday night for medical treatment and rest. Mrs Basil Tadlack of Douds visited her on Monday.
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs. Ivan Harsh presiding as noble grand. Officers for next year were nominated and elected: Mrs Harsh re elected noble grand Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh vice grand Mrs Leonard Palmer secretary Mrs Helen Lou Stocker treasurer and Mrs Glen VanDorIn trustee. Unwritten work to be presented December 28. Guest Mrs Al Fisher of Lewistown Idaho. Christmas treats shared and candy plates prepared for 19 local homes.
Waldo Moore has been elected worshipful master of the Unionville Masonic lodge. George Hopkins is senior warden, Virgil Johnson junior warden, Dwight Harrington is secretary and Dale Reigal treasurer. Other officers will be appointed.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hopkins elected worthy patron and matron of the Unionville O E S. Mrs Joe Wilson to serve as associate matron, Dale Diegel as associate patron, Mrs Dale Riegel as conductress, Mrs Ted Eaton as associate conductress, Mrs Russell Alden as secretary, and Mrs John Romans as treasurer. Other officers will be appointed.
William Gardner was brought home Sunday from Monroe county hospital at Albia to recuperate from major surgery. He had been a patient there for three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gardner and Mrs. Larry Pfannebecker visited Sunday afternoon. Rainbow Girls Meet for Christmas Gift Exchange and Plans for Candy Sale. An invitation to the Moulton Rainbow fun night on Dec 29 was reported with several planning to attend. Hot chocolate and brownies were served during the social hour by the Mullins and McDonough girls.
Dr and Mrs Ray Avera have purchased the Roscoe Pennington 30 acres on highway 60 one mile north of Moravia with immediate possession.
Santa Claus plans a Sunday stop in Moravia near the Max Hiner home in the east part of town. The appearance is scheduled from 7 20 to 9 30 p m with a chat and a treat for all the youngsters who drop by.
The Evangelical United Brethren church choir will present a Christmas Cantata titled Love Transcending on Sunday at 7 30 p m Main directs the choir with Mrs Margaret VanZante as pianist Solo parts are sung by choir members and organ accompaniment will be provided The Sunday school children and youth will give a Christmas program on Wednesday December 23 at 7 30 p m The public is invited to attend.
Mrs J H Allred 83 of Redfield died Monday at a Panora nursing home Ta Her husband was editor of the Redfield Review 20 years and former editor of the Moravia Union Survivors include son Gaddis Allred Topanga Calif two daughters Mrs T A Kinney Houston Texas and Mrs H L Hudgens Redfield Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon Dec 1 at Redfield Methodist church
Guy McKern 76 a retired farmer died at 6 20 am Tuesday Dec 15 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville after a stroke He was born Dec 2 1888 in Rolling county Kansas son of William and Arthelia Hiner McKern He married Blanche Gladfelder Nov 10 1908 She survives with two daughters Mrs Newt Long Moravia and Mrs Elbert Perry Albia a granddaughter Mrs Boyd Paxston Moravia a sister Mrs Grace Smith Miami Florida He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Mrs Bessie Burns The funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Elton Coleman officiating Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
The Broshar family held their annual Christmas dinner at the Centerville community center with a cooperative meal and gift exchange. Attendees included many relatives from Centerville Newton Numa Corydon Albia Moravia and nearby areas, with Lyndon and LaVerne McDanel hosting.
Mrs Dollie Gearhart of Munster Indiana was brought by ambulance Wednesday to the St Joseph hospital in Centerville for medical care. She is formerly of Centerville and Mo Travia.
Maxine Allen expresses heartfelt thanks for cards letters gifts flowers and visits during her hospital stay. She especially mentions Rev Coleman and other ministers who called on her and says all were greatly appreciated.
The State Highway Commission schedules 1968 rebuilds for Highway 60 from the Appanoose county line north to the relocated Highway 34 south of Albia with right of way, bridges, culverts, grading, paving and widening costing 1 314 800 dollars. An Albia segment from 8 C L north to Gad street totals 209 600 dollars. One Monroe county project remains for 1968 and Appanoose county has a 1969 project on Highway 2 from Wayne county line east to Centerville costing 1 315 500 dollars.
Moravia residents are invited to bring children and grandchildren to a Santa visit sponsored by the Moravia Booster Club and local businessmen. Free candy for youngsters and a drawing for free turkeys at 3:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Santa will be there for photos and treats for all youngsters.
George Robinson died December 9 1964 at Albia hospital after sickness. Born October 1 1912 in Brompton Monroe County he lived in Wyom ing and Moravia. Survived by wife Alberta LaVera Albertson four children Roger Sue Geo Robert Richard Lee mother Mrs Oss Main and three brothers Ralph Bill Claire. Funeral Sunday at Turner Funeral Home officiated by Rev Louis Schaffner with interment at Moravia Hillcrest cemetery.
The regular church night observance was held Wednesday at Evangelical United Brethren church parlors. A cooperative supper preceded the Christmas program led by the Golden Links class with Mrs Grant Tadlock presiding. All class members participated and a large crowd attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Haymond Hart of Victor are proud parents of a daughter named Rhonda Kay born Friday December 11 weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents Clyde Hartgrave Roger Gideon and great grandparents J C Lockman welcomed the newborn into the family with the baker Handy remaining as a 4th brother.
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