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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
3
Corn Clyde Warren BL OTIS B Shipley 403 2nd Ave East Albia Iowa phone 932-5327 is your Monroe county Moorman Manufacturing Co Salesman 611 Markwell staplers the very most dependable in stock at the Moravia Union office
The Shanghai club met February 13 at Anna Landgrebe home for a Co op dinner. Attendees included Lorraine and Sheila Rinehart, Doris N and Paul Christy, Doris and Carol Christy, Idle Christy, Glen and Bertha Overturf, Hazel Rinehart, Nancy Hawk, Addie Sheldon, Velda Brown, Dorothy Calhoun, Loyd and Anna Landgrebe. Tasks for the day were patching overalls. Dorothy Calhoun received the "guess what" card. A card was sent to Leo Salliday at Centerville hospital. Several attended the club party last Saturday at the school house and several received Valentines from mystery pals. Next meeting will be at Bertha Overturf's home on February 27.
On Monday evening the Moravia Rebekah drill team conducted initiation work for the Albia Rebekah lodge, inducting Kenneth George Miller. Participants included Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Harold Hudgens, Mrs. Lelia Spencer, Mrs. Genevieve Morgan, Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Leo Hoffman, Mrs. Ivan Harsh, Mrs. Ray Charity, Mrs. Raymond Ashby, Mrs. Elsa Delong, and Helen Lou Stocker.
Ke-Wash Fertilizer Co announces a new plant beside Rock Island tracks near Drakesville Davis County. The 8923 sq ft facility will ship raw materials by rail, store bulk and bagged fertilizer, offer custom mixes, and rent tractor drawn spreaders. Anhydrous ammonia storage, crop dusters, and soil testing by Ralph Boone will support local farmers with free tests and on site recommendations. Open house set for Thursday February 28.
Moravia High School B teams traveled to Seymour Saturday and each recorded wins. The girls triumphed 55 to 87 with Diane Judge scoring 30 points, Sharon Wilson 12, and Betty Blumer 19. The boys won 57 to 50 led by Jim Morrison 17, Jim Rowley 24, and Rick Rhee 11.
The February 14 meeting of Chapter Beta Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi, with seven members including Jane Kester, discussed spring rushing plans in March. A nominating committee was elected to select officers, and a Jayette shower honored Janet Massman and her infant daughter Mary Margaret.
Sharon Riegel and Judy Lockman visited relatives in Unionville while Judy VanDorin left for a vacation visit with her mother in Eaton Colorado. Many families from Peoria Illinois Ottumwa and Albia spent weekends with local relatives. Bruce Van Dorin age 11 receives ongoing treatments at Iowa City hospital, with family visits noted.
Monday evening the Moulton Eastern Stars will hold their regular meeting. Over the weekend Sunday guests at the Gary Charity home included Mr and Mrs Clarence Hunt of Udell and other local families. Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Ron Tisue hosted supper for Walter Scott and family in honor of Mrs Scott’s birthday.
Local snippets record visits and calls among families in Northeast Moravia Ottumwa and nearby towns. Mrs Gary OConner Mrs Darwin Strong and families spent Sunday with Fred Strong and others while several residents shared Friday and Sunday visits with friends and relatives. Illness and ball game attendance are also mentioned along with multiple dinner and supper gatherings.
Mrs Mary McClurg received word that her brother in law Donald McClurg aged 50 died on Thursday February 15 after several years of declining health. He lived in Glendale California and was survived by family.
Mrs Odle Clark received word of the death of her sister in law Miss Mattie Clark who died February 18 in Ontario California She was the last of the Robert Clark family that formerly lived in Moravia Burial was in California.
Members of the Progressive club and husbands enjoyed a cooperative dinner and bridge party Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar. Prizes went to Mrs. Gerald Morgan Mrs. George Winster Ralph McDonough and Lester Brain.
The B.7.C. club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. George Firkins for their regular meeting. The roll call was A Windy Tale. Entertainers were Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Mrs. Firking in Mrs. La then’s absence. Prizes went to Mrs. Karl Tuttle and Mrs. John Guthrey. door prize to Mrs. Loyd Carter. Refreshments were served.
Wednesday afternoon callers Pat and Pam, Cora Stocker, Pat McDanel and Debbie visited Doyle McDanel. Unionville guests Mr. and Mrs. Claus Johnson had Sunday dinner with Doyle and Mervin McDanel. Gomer Stocker and Clifford Stocker families shared Sunday dinner and visited Harry Stockers. Nadine Faber returns home from school with scarlet fever.
Mr and Mrs Harold Paxton and children spent Monday at Pearl Dicks home Clara and Theresa Brown shopped in Otumwa Tuesday Brad Brown stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Jordan Doris and Carol Christy attended club at Anna Landgrebe’s Wednesday Mr and Mrs Dick Brown Brad spent Wednesday evening at Don Whiteheads Doris Christy Carol and Freda Swift visited Pearl Free Thursday afternoon Mr and Mrs Gilbert Callen and Mr and Mrs Russell Brown spent Thursday evening at Dick Browns Beth and Craig visited Wayne Thompson Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon were Friday dinner guests at Fred Argo home Ed Haver Julie stayed with George Rinehart Friday evening Don Wake of Pickering Missouri visited Saturday at Rinehart Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar and Mr and Mrs Dick Brown and Brad were Sunday dinner guests at Russell Browns Clayton Sheldon and family Sunday dinner at J W McAninch home Wayne Christy and Gilbert Callen visited in the afternoon with Gladys and Junior Townsend Edward McCord and Orville visited Sunday afternoon
Mr and Mrs Clell Sheldon and Mary Jo with Mr and Mrs Harold Paxton and their children shared Sunday supper at Mearl Dicks home. Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Earl Switt.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ammons and family hosted dinner with his mother Mrs Fred Ammons. Rosann Calhoun visiting Cedar Falls stayed with her parents. The Calhouns and Pickerell families plus 4 H and ASC activities are listed with neighbors and guests in a weekly social column.
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