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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1965

Page

4

Moravia couple announce Rowena Cox engagement to Jimmie Logan

Mr and Mrs Burdett Cox of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Rowena June Cox to Jimmie Jack Logan of Moravia. Miss Cox is a Moravia High School junior. Logan, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh, works for Peatman Plumbing in Centerville. He is a Moravia High School graduate of 1964.

Burdett Cox Moravia Rowena June Jimmie Jack Logan Miss Cox Moravia High School Logan Paul Cridlebaugh Peatman Plumbing Centerville

National Electrical Week Honors Edison Birth

ISU notes National Electrical Week Feb 7 43 marks Edison birth anniversary. A L Warner Iowa Southern Utilities district manager says the electrical industry seeks youth education and future careers. He cites Edison lamp invention that spurred an industry employing about three million workers and urges students to pursue better ways to do things.

Thomas Alva Edison A. L. Warner Iowa Southern Utilities America Edison Warner

Safety Speaker at Methodist Men's Club

Dana Utt safety director for John Deere Ottumwa will speak at the annual Wives night at Grace Methodist Mo jravia on February 18 at 7 30 p m. He will demonstrate why accidents occur and show a highway safety film covering home highway office and farm areas.

Dana Utt John Deere Ottumwa Methodist Men's Club Grace Methodist Mojravia Mr. Utt

Band Mothers Club Invest Their Funds

February meeting of the Band Mothers at the elementary school attended by twelve members. Ernestine Argo presided as president. a motion to invest 500 dollars in United Federal and Savings Loan Co. Des Moines was approved. Announcements covered upcoming performances and sales with dates across Martinsdale Ottumwa Centerville.

Ernestine Argo United Federal and Savings Loan Co Des Moines Appanoose County Democratic Committee Martinsdale Centerville Salos Ottumwa

Moravia FFA Chapter Sub-District Contests Tonight

Moravia FFA hosts seven area chapters in a Sub District FFA Contests at 4:00 p.m. Creed speaking public speaking extemporaneous speaking parliamentary procedure and welding are featured. Participants include David Shelquist public speaker Lawrence Daniels creed speaker and parliamentary team members Larry Coltrain Chester Gillen Dale Stewart Galin Shellquist and Jerry Hawk.

Moravia FFA South East Albia Chariton Morman Trail Seymour Moulton Land Centerville Welder David Shelquist Lawrence Daniels

Brain Family Illness Draws Relatives Across States

Mrs Richard Stockwell of Concord California Donald Brain of Las Cruces New Mexico and Mr and Mrs Fred Brain of Chugwater Wyoming were called here this week due to the illness of their father and brother Lester Brain Mr and Mrs Harold Burton visited with their daughter Mrs Steve Burger at Minburn on Sunday Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward were dinner guests Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ira Boyes Mr and Mrs Robert Foster and Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter were Sunday afternoon callers at the Mearl Walter home

Richard Stockwell Concord Calif Donald Brain Las Crucus N.M Fred Brain Chugwater Wyo Lester Brain Harold Burton Steve Burger Minburn Harry Woodward Ira Boyes Robert Foster Maurice Walter Mearl Walter

Thank you note from hospital visitor turns to thanks

A brief grateful message thanks relatives and friends for visits and prayers during Ewan’s hospital stay and after returning home, mentioning Frank Woodward and the care received.

Ewan H Hospital Frank Woodward

Community Building Center Seeks Donations for Fire Victims

The Community Building will be open Saturday afternoon and evening to receive contributions for the Webb Mullins family after their home and possessions were destroyed by fire Monday morning. People with donations to pick up may call Mrs. Clifford Stocker 724-3650, Mrs. Dean Easter 724-8360, Mrs. Carl Tisue 724-3420, or Mrs. Archie Martin 7124-3682.

Webb Mullins Clifford Stocker Dean Easter Carl Tisue Archie Martin

Heart Fund Campaign Promises Free Pamphlet Checklists

The Appanoose County Heart Association launches a February drive promising every family a free checklist of heart education pamphlets. Volunteer workers, led by Mrs. Clarence Van Noy, will distribute the pamphlets during fund collection, with Moravia Rainbow Girls and advisor Mrs. Ray Charity assisting in Moravia.

Appanoose County Appanoose Jana Moravia

E T C Club Meets With Louemma Palmer

E T C club met at the home of Louemma Palmer February 4 with eleven members present. Rock was the afternoon entertainment with high score to Aleafa Hiatt and low to Florence Carson. Bertha Bathen won the door prize. The January meeting at Blanche Racetag’s country home had eleven members and featured a history of antiques including Civil War items. Bingo Rock was the entertainment and refreshments were served at both meetings.

E.T.C Louemma Palmer Rock Aleafa Hiatt Florence Carson Bertha Bathen Blanche Racetag

Mrs Knapp joins Centerville High as secretary to the superintendent

Mrs Jim Knapp accepted the position of secretary to Paul Forney Centerville High School's superintendent. She began work Monday. Knapp, formerly Connie Walter, is a Moravia Community graduate.

Jim Knapp Paul Forney Centerville High School Knapp Connie Walter Moravia Community High School

Meeting to study Spanish Americans by W S C S

The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet at 1 30 on Wednesday February 17 for a dessert luncheon and regular meeting A study on Spanish Americans will be given by Leeda Coleman Hostesses will be Doris Jean Woodward Venetah Tubaugh and Ruth Wilson

W.S.C Woman’s Society of Christian Service Leeda Coleman Doris Jean Woodward Venetah Tubaugh Ruth Wilson

World Service Day observed at Gahketl Ev U B Church

Gahketl Director Rev J A Ogden and Sunday School Superintendent Ari Vanzante lead World Service Day with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. worship. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. features a Bible study on Spiritual Renewal. W.S.W.S. meets Friday Feb 12 at 1:30 p.m. at Imogene Tisue home. Catechism class Saturday 2:00 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday Feb 17 for dinner and study. Iconium Methodist led by Interim Pastor J A Ogden holds 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. worship. M.Y.F. at 6:00 p.m. Bible study Monday 7:30 p.m.

Evvangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Ari Vanzante W.S.W.S Imogene Tisue Ladies Aid Iconium Methodist James Calhoun M.Y.F

Breaking The Law of Love sermon across churches

Grace Methodist Pastor Rev Elton D Coleman at Fairview and Moravia areas lists multiple services and events. Sermon titled Breaking The Law of Love appears in schedules for Keith Gladfelder Alan Dooley Ron Woodward and Rev E J Strong with church school MYF Woman's Society and choir activities across Moravia Fairview Wesley Chapel and Moravia locations.

Grace Methodist Church Elton D. Coleman Fairview Keith Gladfelder Ron Tisue Commission On Missions Moravia Wesley Chapel Alan Dooley Armon Woman's Society Doris Boblenz Ron Woodward MYF Jr. High Myi Woman’s Society E. J. Strong

Church announces weekly schedule at Nazarene church

Pastor Rev J Strong and Superintendent Frank Woodward present a Sunday program at 10:00 Sunday School, 11:00 Worship on the theme Preparing To Meet God, 7:00 NYPS and juniors, 7:45 Evangelistic sermon, with 7:30 Wednesday prayer and Christian service training class.

Church of the Nazarene J. Strong Frank Woodward

Mrs Ogden Speaks World Service Day Sermon

Mrs J A Ogden will be guest speaker at World Service Day worship at 11 a m Sunday in Evangelical United Brethren church. Theme Go Forth with ness. Mrs Grant Tadiock and Mrs Bearaan Jordan lead programs. Special music. Service written by Mrs A J Foust noting thirty six years in Nigeria. No special missions offering. Public urged to attend.

J. A. Ogden Evangelical United ‘Brethren Church Grant Tadiock Bearaan Jordan A. J. Foust Nigeria

Legion Auxiliary Notice for Feb Meeting

The regular February meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held at the Post Home Feb 16 at 7 p.m. Gertrude Johaunk, President.

The Auerican Legion Auxiliary Post Home

Met Breakfast Club to Meet Thursday at Church

The Met's Breakfast Club will meet Thursday Feb 4 with speaker J. Strong at the church. At the last meeting Dr Raj Avera discussed a subject on positive uses of something. Ten persons were present.

Met J. Strong Raj Avera

Centerville Pancake Day Parade Moves to Saturday

Centerville pancake day parade and program will be on Saturday to let school bands participate. A new state ruling requires weekend appearance to avoid school loss for all pupils. Local business leaders voted to keep the event on Saturday by a wide margin.

Centerville State Department

Donahoo Heads to Ecuador for Three Month Study Mission

Dr. A Wm Donahoo secretary of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange sails January 24 for a three month United Nations agriculture study mission in Ecuador. He co leads the mission representing the UN Special Fund to study agricultural education research and extension needs in Ecuador to bridge the gap between scientists and farmers. He previously spent two years in Bolivia aiding Bolivian teachers and helped publish Profitable Farm Marketing. He and his family reside at 3825 Washburn Ave S Minneapolis. He was born in Moravia and is son of A W Donahoo of Richland Washington. He graduated from Moravia High School in 1936.

A. Wm. Donghoo Minneapolis Grain Exchange United Nations Agriculture Ecuador U. N. Special Fund Coleader Donahoe Bolivia U.S.A. State Dept

Moravia Teams Sweep Season Finale Over Blakesburg

Moravia girls beat Blakesburg 87 to 58 as Betty Blumer 28 Rose Blumer 29 and Diane Judge 22 led scoring with Coach Armstrong rotating the second unit. Moravia boys won 72 to 32 behind 18 each from Phil Harrington and Wmn. Martin, with top scorers Woodward 13 and Rick Rhee 10. Girls host sectional vs ACL Moulton Udell winner. boys travel to Chariton for sectional versus Interstate 35 Corydon winner.

Moravia Blakesburg Armstrong Betty Blumer Rose Blumer Diane Judge Mohawks Phil Harrington Wmn. Martin Larry Woodward Rick Rhee Chariton Corydon

Clara Irelan Hosts Jolly Dozen Club Meeting

Miss Clara Irelan hosted the Jolly Dozen circle gathering on Thursday. Rouk entertained the group with Mrs Elsie Long winning high score and Mrs Birdie Main low score. Mrs Elsie Adams took the dodk prize and Mrs Flora Phillips the guest prize. Refreshments were served by Miss Irelan and her sister Mrs Mettié Ruland. Guests included Mrs Gomer Stocker and Mrs Flory Phillips.

Clara Irelan Jolly Dozen Rouk Elsie Long Birdie Main Elsie Adams Flora Phillips Miss Irelan Mettié Ruland Gomer Stocker Flory Phillips

Mas. Art Fox Assist Efforts at Earlham Health Event

Mas. Art Fox joined Saturday pols day at the Ron Myers fame event in Earlham to assist in the care of Laura Ans Wau who was ill with a virus.

Art Fox Ron Myers Fame Earlham Laura Ans

Dinner Menu From EUB Ladies Aid Feb 17

The E U B Ladies Aid will serve dinner Wednesday February 17. Menu includes kraut fried apple salad jelly cherry dessert and guest admission. Proceeds support community needs and church activities.

E.ub Ladies Aid Cairo

Tadlocks Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Centerville Dinner

Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock observed their 40th wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner hosted by their daughter in Centerville. Attendees included Naomi Tadlock, Imogene Tisue, Rev Basil Tadlock, Dr Larry Tadlock, Joe Tadlock, Irene Brooks and multiple relatives from Iowa and Virginia. A public meeting on Rathbun Reservoir recreation is planned March 2 at the Centerville Community Center to hear local interests, with the Army Corps of Engineers describing master plan concepts for access roads, facilities, and launches.

Grant Tadlock Carl Tisue Tadlocks Naomi Tadlock Imogene Tisue Basil Tadlock Douds Larry Tadlock Moline Ihnois Joe Tadlock Whittier Cal Centerville Rathbun Reservoir Army Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers Rathbun Corps of Engineers del. Miles L. Wachendorf Corps For Engineers

Adult Evening School Thursday Session Continues

The Adult Farmer Carpentry sessions run at 7 30 p m in the new shop this Thursday evening. It is a laboratory type course so dress to work in the shop. More personal projects are welcome and there are some to work on for those who wish to attend that might not have one of their own. Milk and donuts will be served at the end of the session.

Moravia Rebekah to Serve Booster Club Supper

Moravia Rebekah lodge met with Mrs. Ivan Harsh presiding. They plan to serve the Booster Club on February 11. A thank you from Gretchen Ashby was read. Delegates reported on the Moulton Rebekah lodge assembly. Charity installed as conductor. Traveling emblems plan to Centerville. Donations to Education Foundation noted. Friendship meeting committee named. Patriotic program planned for next meeting. Supper social served by Gladys Harsh and Betty Cridlebaugh.

Moravia Rebekah Ivan Harsh Noble Booster Gretchen Ashby Frank Wilson Leonard Palmer Moulton Rebekah Lodge Assembly Troy Gary Charity Frank Wilsom Centerville Clara Irelan Thomas Wiley Education Foundation Fund Betty Cridlebaugh Betty VanDorin Mettie Roland Ethel Gardner Genevieve Morgan Betty Charity Gladys Harsh

Mrs Alma Farmer Dies in Missouri

Mrs. Alma Farmer of Atlanta Missouri died and funeral services were held there. Cousin Mrs. Harry Woodward received word Sunday. Earl Boyer and his wife traveled to Iowa City to visit University Hospital for observation, returning Monday evening.

Alma Farmer Missouri Harry Woodward Atlanta Earl Boyer Iowa City Mr. Boyer University Hospital

Richard Harsh Art Showing At Waterloo

Richard Harsh son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh presents a solo art show at the Blacks Tea Room east 4th and Sycamore Waterloo from February 1 to March 31 sponsored by the Waterloo Art Association Harsh will display foil conte print charcoal pencil tempera ink and mixed media works He is a Moruyia school graduate class of 1958 and attends State College of Iowa Cedar Falls

Richard Harsh Ivan Harsh East 4Th Sycamore Waterloo Waterloo Art Association Harsh Moruyia School State College of Iowa Cedar Falls

Roy Fletcher Moves to Duvall Property

Mr and Mrs Roy Fletcher of Centervile moved last week to the Warren Duvall property recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Donnie Landgrehe.

Roy Fletcher Duvall Property Centervile Warren Duvall Donnie Landgrehe

Hazel Shrader dies in Ottumwa hospital

Mrs. Hazel Shrader mother of Emmett Shrader of Moravia died after a week of critical illness at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa Funeral services were held Monday February 8 in Aurora Illinois Emmett Shrader and wife returned home Tuesday from Illinois

Hazel Shrader Emmett Shrader Moravia St. Joseph Hospital Ottumwa Aurora Ilinois

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Mullins Mallins Taylor Christian Church Winslet Produce ISU Masonic Hall Mary McAnster Methodist Mens Club Band Mothers Club Heart Fund Adbin City Hall Cetterville City Hall Mrs. Ogden Legion Auxiliary Notice Gertrude Johaaunk, Pres MHS Jolly Dozen Club Rebekah Lyle Hellyer ChenterVille Community College Wits Ut Mus Centerville Colett Linda i - Rosemary Phillips Jolene Vaubirow Laviaduc
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