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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1957
Page
3
A fragmentary classified note lists 300 bushes of torn from Robert Jennings and a trade line for Eat com Averill Easter with phone 1204. It also advertises a new electric blanket Nassau Coral color associated with Wil burn Miller Udell Towa.
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H club opened at 8:00 with the pledge, read minutes, and heard treasurer reports. Twenty members attended with talks on soil aspects and Iowa soils. John Young reported on Leaders Training School held in Ames. Members listed include Dean Albertson and Ronnie Van Zante. A prospective member Dallas Easter attended. A 4-H basketball game with the Troy Troopers was announced for Feb 12 at Albia. Adjournment followed at 8:20.
Doyle N. Anderson announces 1957 soil bank corn and spring wheat acreage reserve signup in Appanoose county. County ASC office in Centerville will provide details and contract forms for signups through March 8. Early signers may gain advantages. reserves run one year, conservation contracts 3, 5, or 10 years through March 16. Iowa receives 44.287 million dollars of national funds, the largest share, with distribution to counties by 1956- scaled parallels.
LimAKY HoAND HtPORS PURCHASE OF 31 BOOKS. A library board meeting was held Saturday evening with Mrs. Larry Brooks as president. The secretary’s report by Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont and librarian’s report by Mrs. Charles Coffin were accepted. The book committee led by Mrs. Tillmont and Mrs. Ulmont Main reports 21 new books purchased and a new shipment of traveling library books received. Over 2,000 books loaned this year. plans to catalog soon.
Mr and Mrs Car Van Zante and Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward hosted Sew and So club members for a rook party on Friday February 8 There were five tables of play with Mrs Trenton Wilson and Frank Wilson winning honors The traveling prize went to Trenton Wilson Dessert was served after the games with cherry pie alamode and coffee during the social hour
The Jolly Dozen circle met at Miss Clara Irelan's home on Thursday afternoon. Cynthia Taylor won high score in rock games, while Mrs Birdie Manilow and Mrs Flora Jones won the door prize. Refreshments were served. The meeting included guests Mrs Clifford Paxston and Mrs Josie Charity and discussed 1957 wheat and corn acreage reserve payments and procedures in Appanoose County Iowa, with emphasis on early signing, limits, and amendments. Farmers were advised on county allotments, notice delivery, and Soil Bank rules.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Moffatt of Centerville spent Sunday afternoon with her brother Ira Boyer and his wife. Mr and Mrs Larry Arnold of Des Moines visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Betty Jean Anderson and Airman Second Class Harley Heckman wed February 2 in a double ring ceremony at the Christian church in Murray Nebraska. The bride is the daughter of Earl and Mrs. Anderson of Murray. The groom’s parents are Frank and Mrs. Heckman of Moravia. The bride wore white wool with blue hat and veil, carried white roses, and was given in marriage by her father. LeAnn Heckman, sister of the groom, was maid of honor. Harold Heckman was best man. The bride graduates in May from Plattsmouth High School. Heckman, Moravia High School 1953, joined the Air Force in 1955 and is stationed at Offutt.
Shirley Anne Walter was surprised at a birthday party at her home on Monday evening February 11 for her 17th birthday. Guests included Jewell Miller Donna Cochran Carol Day Sandy Walker Von Gardner Mary Ellen Condra Karen Scott Annie Easter Karen Woodward Dick McDanel Gary Pfannebecker Larry Martin Ronnie Tomlin Bill O'Hara Bill Harsh Bill Booth Larry Hedgcock David Lewis Bob Briggs and the honoree.
The Kingdom Builders class held their February party at Grace Methodist Church Friday evening. Hosts and hostesses included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tubaugh and Mrs. Lyle Cloyed. Albert Veach presented colored moving pictures from Colorado and the Black Hits. Richard Tubaugh led the business meeting. Refreshments followed.
The Evangelical United Brethren church group met Friday evening for February activities. Mrs. Zell Callen led the business session, with excerpts from Evangel magazine for roll call. Devotional time was by Mrs. Lynn King, lesson by Mrs. Car Tisue on Southeast Asia churches. Mariel Coulson assisted. plan announced for March 8 World Day of Prayer union service at the Church of the Nazarene.
The N F M S met Wednesday evening at the Church of the Nazarene for their regular monthly meeting. Rev LaVerne Smith led the singing. Mrs Smith president presided over devotions and business. Mrs Frank Woodward directed the lesson on Our posts in the Pacific and Hawaii.
Miss Millicent Rash and Jim Woodward were united in marriage on January 20 at the Little Brown Church near Nashua with a simple ceremony attended by family and friends.
Bernard Neff of Rockford earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising Design from University of Illinois on January 27. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Neff and grandson of Mrs. Flora Jones. The family, including Jill 2, has moved to 1302 N Rockton in Rockford where Bernard will serve as assistant Advertising Manager at Barber-Colman Co.
At Grace Methodist Church Rev John Grenfell pastor Delmar Dowd Sunday School 10am Morning Worship 11am Evangelistic Service 730pm Speaker Clarence Whitehead Choir 700pm Monday Feb 18 Choir Practice at church Wednesday Feb 20 WSCS meets 115pm Mina Dowd leads study on southeast Asia 730pm School of Mission begins study High Hours of Methodism Special invitation to attend the meetings.
Church of the Nazarene announces Pastor H LaVern Smith leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Junior Missionary meeting, Hour of Prayer Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Alabaster Box opening service led by Mrs. Forrest Main at 7:30 p.m. Sunday parsonage gatherings for children and adults.
Rev Lynn J King ministers a full church week with Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 10:55 a m Boys and Girls Fellowship at 6:30 p m Evening Service at 7:30 p m Youth Fellowship to conduct the entire service Midweek Service on Wednesday at 7:30 p m Skating party planned for Friday February 15 and a Council Meeting February 18 at 7:30 p m at the church
Sunday School at First Christian led by Mrs Birdie Main at 10:00 a.m. and Communion follows. Fairview Grace Methodist Main Station led by Rev Glen Lochhead with Kermit Gladfelder Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 9:45 a.m. Attendance locally recorded as 38. All neighbors invited to attend weekly services.
Local notes detail Harry Pabst returning home from a four week stay with daughter Mrs. Broshar in Waterloo and Helma Tisue visiting her daughter near Moravia after six weeks with her son Leslie Plants. Numerous visits to and from relatives, hospital stays, and a Rural Letter Carriers meeting are listed among residents from Centerville Albia Ottumwa and nearby areas.
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