Petitions Circulated for Moravia School Bond Election
Petitions circulated this week in Moravia Community School district call for a bond election of up to 60000 to build an industrial arts and vocational agricultural facility. The plan proposes a tax levy near 0.25 mills to support a northward expansion matching the existing high school, with an election likely in late January or February requiring an 80 percent majority. Extra details note bond attorneys in Des Moines and a January 3 open meeting for new officers.
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Moravia
Anriet
tha-Moravia Community
Appanoose
Mohitee
Davis
Moravia Board of Education
Bonding Atorneys
Des Moines
State Department of Public Instruction
Golden Links Christmas Party and Officers Elected
The Golden Links Sunday School class of the EUB church held a Christmas party and coop supper. Rev J A Ogden and wife visited. New officers were elected: president Mrs Grant Tadlock, secretary treasurer Mrs Harry Woodward, and teacher Mrs Zelt Caen. Members pledged $15 monthly for missions and benevolence, gave $15 to Otterbein Home and $5 to Care. A gift exchange and social hour followed.
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Golden Links
EUB
J.A. Ogden
Grant ‘Tadlock
Harry Woodward
Zelt Caen
Otterbein
Pfannebecker Undergoes Surgery in Centerville
Gus Pfannebecker had surgery Monday at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville and is progressing satisfactorily. A granddaughter from Peoria, Illinois came to assist in his care. Relatives from Des Moines and Belle Plaine visited family members and enjoyed a deer hunting trip though no deer were harvested.
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Gus Pfannebecker
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Peoria
Ill
Asglat
Ren
Mins Ann
Tommy Blackman
Des Moines
M. K. Blackman
Arthur Roberts
Raymond Chority
Gary Chority
Jule
Jerry
Jack Tubaugh
Phil Schooley
Belle Plaine
Albert Tubaugh
Burial Hero of Robert Watts
Robert B Watts 32 of 920 S James Ottumwa died 4 am Monday at State University of Iowa Hospitals after a long illness. Born Cen terville Nov 23 1991 he lived Ottumwa most of his life and belonged to Davis Street Christian church. Survived by parents Bruce and Julia and several cousins. One sister Bonnie Marie preceded him in death in 1944. Service Wednesday 1:80 pm at Johnson Funeral Chapel Rev La Verne Morris. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery near Moravia.
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Robert B. Watts
S.james
Ottumwa
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Bruce and
Julia Banks Watts
Centerville
Davis Street
Unionville Stars Elect Officers at OES Meeting
Unionville Order of Eastern Star met Thursday evening with a cooperative supper and Christmas exchange. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harrington were re elected to lead the chapter next year as worthy Matron and worthy patron. Mr. and Mrs. George Hopkins were elected associate matron and associate patron. Elsie Rumans and Mary Thomas were re elected as treasurer and secretary. Geraldine Wilson as conductress and Oliver Eaton as associate conductress.
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Unionville Order of Eastern Star
Dwight. Harrington
George Hopkins
Elsie Rumans
Mary Thomas
Geraldine Wilson
Oliver Eaton
Farm wiring topic for Wednesday young adult class
Basic farm wiring was the topic of a Wednesday evening session for young adults. The meeting, at 7:30 in the high school ag room, covered wiring boards built in the farm shop by vo ag students, with components donated by Iowa Southern Utilities Co. Refreshments and recreation followed.
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Vo. Ag
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Wedding Set for January 19 at Moravia Church
Miay Argo society editor at Centerville Lowegradable, engaged to J, an employee at South End Drug. The ceremony will be January 19 at Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church.
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Moravia
Engaged: Norma Lee Gladfelder to Robert Cook
Mr and Mrs Keith Gladfelder of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Lee to Robert Charles Cook of Dexter Iowa The couple includes Norma Lee a 1961 Moravia graduate employed by Allied Mutual Inc Des Moines and Robert Cook a Dexfield High School graduate who attended the University of Iowa and works for General Life of Iowa The wedding is planned for February 2.
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Keith Gladfelder
Moravia
Norma Lee
Robert Charles Cook
Dexter
Iowa
Gladfelder
Allied Mutual Inc. Co
Des Moines
Cook
Dexfield High School
State University of Iowa
General Life of Iowa
Moravia teams win at home over Fox Valley in double showdown
Moravia high school basketball swept Fox Valley squads Friday night. The girls beat Fox Valley 45 38 led by Rose Bumner with 23 and Nancy Mosley 16. The boys won 46 42 with Charles VanZante scoring 20. Both games showed low shooting accuracy with free throws missed.
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Moravia High School
Cantral
Fox Valley
Rose Bumner
Nancy Mosley
Betty Blumer
Charles VanZante
Robinson
Rowley
Rhee
Luse
KinCade Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Ernest Kincade celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Moravia home with open house from 2 to 5 pm. Married December 18 1913 Blanche Weston, they have two sons Francis and A D plus three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Over 115 guests from several towns attended and Kirksville Mo included. gifts and centerpieces noted.
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Ernest Kincade
Moravia
Blanche Weston
Francis
A.D
Karl Rogers
Diane Kincade
Trene Fowler
Dewey Kincade
Francis Kincade
Christmas Lesson Ideas for Ladies Adult Class
The women’s adult education class will meet Thursday at 7:80 PM in the high school. The theme is Expressing Appreciation through the Holidays. Attendees should bring a Christmas centerpiece or decoration and knitted dickeys. Some may bring garments for construction details. Refreshments of homemade cookies and coffee will be served.
Union Christmas Greetings Edition Scheduled Monday Publication
The Union will publish a Christmas greetings edition Monday evening to circulate Tuesday morning in Moravia malls. Merchants, firms, and residents may place greetings as thanks for friendship and patronage. Selections should be made after noon Saturday, with news accepted Saturday and Monday morning for publication.
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Union
Moravia
Orphorié
Santa Invites Visitors Sunday Evening in Moravia
Santa Claus plans a visit and candy for every youngster Sunday evening December 22 in Moravia. He will be near the Max Hiner home, one block east of the square’s southeast corner, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Parents may drive by for a free treat and a visit for each child.
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Santa Clause
Moravia
Max Hiner
Santa
Christmas church notices outline holiday services
Several area churches list Christmas and Advent events. The Church of the Nazarene and Grace Methodist announce sermons and worship times through December 22, including a children’s Christmas program. Wesley Chapel Moravia Centerville IKCOG broadcast and Evangelical United Brethren share schedules for Christmas Eve candlelight services and special music notices.
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Grace Methodist
Elton D. Colaman
Fairview
Lee Beanz
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Richard Tubaugh
IKCOG
Centerville
Joyce Stocker Is Hospital Patient
Joyce Stocker nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford was admitted to St Josephs Hospital in Centerville Saturday for medical treatment of an abscess on her hip.
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Joyce Stocker
Clifford
Stocker
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Lloyd King
Frank Woolsey
Judy Ann Smith
Marshalltown
DuVall
Paul Thomas
Harry Robertson
Poliee
Morrow
Thanks for hospital visits and kind cards
Sincere thanks to all who called, sent cards and letters during my hospital stay. Special appreciation to Rev Coleman for his visits.
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Rev. Coleman
Fire at Miller home near Unionville causes smoke damage
Moravia fire department was called to the C. C. Miller farm home north of Unionville about 5 p.m. Monday. An oil furnace apparently failed, spilling oil that burned in the basement. Fire was out by arrival. damage was oil smoke throughout the house and basement, plus furnace damage. The children found the fire upon returning home from school as Mr. and Mrs. Miller were away.
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Moravia
C. C. Miller
Unionville
Moravia Fire Department
Fred N Argo Services Held Saturday
Fred N. Argo, 77, long time farmer west of Moravia, died Thursday at a Bloomfield hospital after a stroke. Born August 13, 1886, he lived in the area most of his life. Survived by wife and brother Roscoe Argo of Iconium. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon December 14 at Turner funeral home with Rev. George McMullin officiating. Burial in Iconium cemetery.
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Fred N. Argo
Moravia
Bloomfield
Mr. Argo
Roscoe Argo
Iconium
Turner Funeral Home
George McMullin
Moravia Teams Remain Undefeated In Key Wins
Moravia’s Mohawks and Moravia Coyotes both beat Corydon Tuesday night to extend streaks. Girls triumphed 47-44, led by Nancy Mosley with 20 points and Rose Blumer 17, while guard Elaine Harrington and Peggy Rogers anchored defense. Boys won 60-55 after late free throws by David Rhee and Jim Morrison sealed the victory. Corydon narrowed the gap late but Moravia held on. Next, Moravia travels to Pella Christian Friday for a boys and girls doubleheader with a Christmas holiday break ahead.
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Moravia
Corydon
Jead
Nancy Mosley
Rose Blu
Corydon Boys
MHL
David Rhee
Jim Morrison
Pella Christian
Southeast
Warren
Moravian
Bill Luse
Fresh-Soph Moravia Teams Win at Corydon
Moravia freshmen sophomores visit Corydon for two wins. Girls win 48 to 20 with Sharon Judge scoring 20, Mary Jo Wilson 11, Barbara Thomas 15, Marsha Day 2. Boys win 53 to 16 led by Rick Rhee 19, Richard Mosley 15, Phil Harrington 8.
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Moravia
Corydon
Sharon Judge
Mary Jo Wilson
Barbara Thomas
Marsha
Scorling
Sophor
Rick Rhee
Richard Mosley
Phil Harrington
Mrs. E. C. Caster Returns Home From Hospital Stay
Mrs. E. C. Caster was brought to her home Saturday from Monroe County Hospital in Albia where she had been a medical patient for a week.
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E. C. Caster
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Decoration winners announced in Moravia contest
The Moravia Garden Club and Booster Club sponsored the home decorations contest. Nativity won by Max McDonough for first place in the traditional section with Dewey Kincade second. Ray Charity led door and window entries with Max Hiner second alongside Floyd Simmons. Mr and Mrs Easter Mr and Mrs VanDorin Mr and Mrs Paxston and Mr and Mrs Schrodt celebrated the Harshes 30th wedding anniversary Friday evening.
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Max McDonough
Dewey Kincade
Ray Charity
Max Hiner
Floyd Simmons
Moravia Garden Club
Booster Club
Virgil Easter
Art VanDorin
Clifford Paxston
Cecil Schrodt
Ivan Harsh
Iowa Highway 60 resurfacing planned near Moravia Centerville
The Iowa State Highway Commission outlines a 5 year plan to improve Highway 60 from Moravia south to Centerville in 1964 with 10.9 miles of work including curb removal and resurfacing at an estimated $64,300. A second project from Moravia north to Albia city limits near Highway 34 and 84 costs $1,434,100 with right of way, bridges, paving and widening. The package also lists 11.6 miles of resurfacing on Highway 2 from Wayne county line into Centerville at $180,000 and overall 1964 income projections of $115,308,000 for construction and maintenance.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
Moravia
Centerville
Charnton River
Monroe County
Alpin
Hockinghill
Highway 84
Albia City Limits
Albia
Appanoose County
Wayne County
Highway Commission
Interstate Fed
Winston DuVall Killed In Wreck
Centerville mourns after Winston DuVall known as Wimpy dies in a Saturday evening crash at Rathbun intersection with highway 60. Fourteen people aboard two cars from Centerville included nine in the southbound car. DuVall 56 left a wife Reva and daughter Helen with two grandsons. Funeral held at Turner funeral home with burial at Moravia Hillcrest.
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Winston
Wimpy) DuVall
Rathbun
Marvin Morrow
Auxiliary Christmas Meeting Held by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. John Veach's home with Mrs. Clarence Johnson as president and Mrs. Zell Callen as secretary. They approved a $5 donation to band uniforms, noted eight Moravia boys overseas, sent Christmas greetings, and planned the mid year conference in Des Moines on January 12. A carpet rag drive for the Knoxville veterans hospital was organized and a Christmas program with readings and a gift exchange was conducted.
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American Legion Auxiliary
John Veach
Mary
Clarence Johnson
Zell Callen
Lee Hiatt
Moravia
Johnson
Des Moines
Lester Brain
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Veach
Callen
Leonard Palmer
Bert Turner
Moravia Eastern Star Installation Practice and Ceremony
The Moravia Eastern Stars will hold installation practice at 7 00 p m Friday January 3 and follow with the regular installation at 8 00 p m All officers and officers elect are urged to attend the evening to participate and be present
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Moravia Eastern Stars
Moravia to give away 30 free hams this Saturday
The Moravia Booster club and Moravia merchants sponsor a drawing at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday to award 30 free hams to residents in town. A prior drawing at 3 p.m. yielded 25 winners including Thelma Simmons and Barbara Coltrain. Santa is expected to arrive with candy for children.
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Moravia
Thelma Simmons
Barbara Coltrain
Alice Simmons
Casey Dowd
Beulah Quick
Bertha Stocker
Eva VanZante
Joyce McCrory
M. A. Perry
Lester Sawyer
Averil Easter
Hazel Hellyer
Carolyn Cooper
Barbara Robinson
Gerry Stocker
Frank Gladfelder
Moravia Booster Club
Moravia Merchants
Santa
Flight of the Dormer and Stork
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dormer welcomed a son Phillip Dean born December 9 at Monroe County Hospital weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dormer.
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Lawrence Dormer
Phillip Dean
Monroe County Hospital
John Kelley
Lewis Dormer
Gary Elliott
Near Seymour
Cinthia Kay
Lloyd Landgrabe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stern Stars
Claude Hawk
Robert Watts
Unionville Stars
Guy W. Argo
Nellie
Richard Coltrain
Kenneth Coltrain
Morgvia
Ernest Kincades
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Oaden
Carl VanZante
Miller
Fred Argo
MHS
Winston DuVall
Robert Winston DuVall
Wimpy
Robert Lincoln
Clara Kinneman DuVall
Reva May Comer
Helen
Verit Easter
Clinton
Timmy
Teddy
Mr. DuVall
Baxter Box Company
Elton Coleman
Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
Reva DuVall
Helen DuVall Kaster
Eastern Star
Flight of the & Stork
Terry Martin
Martin
Kathy Bonell
Max Martin
Pete Bonell
Blane Allan
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