National F F A Week Observed Moravia Chapter Achievements
Moravia F F A Week highlights include 100 percent membership, jackets, and a busy slate of activities. The chapter sponsors a banquet, hosts a queen with a jacket prize, attends conventions, and runs a booth, float, concession stand, and hayride while supporting Living to Serve initiatives. Forty eight members attended a recent meeting to plan the Parent-Son Banquet and elect delegates to the State F F A Convention.
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Moravia
Aoit
F.F.A
Kansas City
Waterloo
Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets at Grace Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a regular meeting at Grace Methodist church parlors on Wednesday February 15 at 1 15 with a dessert luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs Loyd Carter Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mrs Anna Easter. Proceedings included a review of the study Stumbling Block and meditation. The worship program was led by Mrs Lula R Tillmont with assistance from Mrs N R Ward. The meeting was presided over by the president Mrs John Veach and informative talks were given by Rev Whitenack Mrs Lester Brain and Mrs Frank Wilaos.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
Loyd Carter
Gerald Morgan
Anna Easter
Weldon Whitenack
D. B. Bishop
Lula R. ‘Tillmont
N. R. Ward
John Veach
Ier
Whitenack
Lester Brain
Frank Wilaos
Mrs Mab Callen A Dies In Nebraska
Mrs R B Pennington received word last Wednesday of the death of her sister Mrs Irvin Callen the former Mae Pans of Ogallala Nebraska who died in her sleep Tuesday Feb 14. Born on a farm southeast of Moravis the daughter of Frank and Ded moved to Nebraska with her husband and children about 40 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son.
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R. RB. Pennington
Mra
Irvin Callen
Mae Pans
Ogallala
Nebr
Moravis
Frank Aie
Nebraska
Band Mothers Meet March 1 at High School
Band mothers club will meet at the high school Wednesday March 1 at 2 00 p m The refreshment committee includes Mrs Alice Woodward Mrs Lela Hiatt Mrs Lorene Tubaugh and Mrs Virginia Cloyed
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Band Mothers Club
Alice Woodward
Lela Hiatt
Lorene Tubaugh
Virginia Cloyed
Baby Sheila Ann Born to McDanel Family
A daughter named Sheila Ann was born on February 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Clair McDanel. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 1 ounce and is welcomed by two sisters and three brothers. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril McDanel.
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Clair. McDanel
Sheila Ann
Ernest Hiatt
Cyril McDanel
Moravia Man Otha Hiatt Dies at 66
Otha Orris Hiatt 66 died February 17 1961 at his Moravia home after life in the Moravia community born April 2 1884 in Appanoose County survived by four daughters four sons and many relatives Funeral held at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Weldon Whitenack and burial at Hillcrest Cemetery Card of Thanks from Eunice Hiatt Lois Joyce and families for sympathy and help.
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Otha Orris Hiatt
Simpson
Florence Hiatt
Appanoose County
Moravia
Florencie
Bernaleat
Veldam Centerville
Phyllis Bates
Albia
Lois Jean
Joyce Hiatt
Simpson Hiatt
Lou Taylor
Chester
Iowa
Vera Davis
Springvalley
Minnesota
Fern Hudgens
Ruth Weston
Washington
Gus
Ernest
Kenneth
Paul
Hiatt
Grace Methodist Church
Turner Funeral Home
Weldon Whitenack
Hillcrest Cemetery
S C A Meeting Scheduled For February 7
The S C A will hold a regular meeting Monday February 7 at 7 30 p m in the high school gym. A film Brotherhood and the proposed teachers salary schedule will be presented. A nursery will be provided and refreshments served by the committee.
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S.C.A
E U B Young Adults Hold Class Party
The E U B church young adult Sunday school class held a party in the church basement on Saturday evening. Mrs Don Self and Mrs Dwight Stocker led the committee with Joyce Stocker reading scripture and Kathy Self giving devotions. Harald Mason teaches the class and Mrs Self serves as president.
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E.U.B. Church
Don Self
Dwight Stocker
Joyce Stocker
Kathy Self
Harald Mason
Self
Jean Taylor Wins Free Throw Title at Sectional
Moravia star Jean Taylor won the free throw contest at the sectional tournament in Moulton last week by sinking 22 of 25 attempts and receiving a trophy Friday night. Mary Robertson of Blakesburg finished second with 21 made. Both will compete in Corydon Friday night.
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Jean Taylor
Moravia
Moulton
Blakesburg
Mary Robertson
Corydon
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Gary O Conner
Twenty seven ladies gathered at the home of Mrs Dallas Faber Thursday afternoon to honor Mrs Gary O Conner with a post nuptial shower. Co hostesses led games and Mrs Lawrence Dommer helped organize. Refreshments included wedding bell cake strawberry bavarian and punch served by the hostesses with assistance from Miss Lois Fowler.
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Dallas Faber
Gary O’conner
Lawrence Dommer
Lois Fowler
Harold Hawk
M. E. Followwill
Kenneth 0 Conner
Elvie Hawk
Carl Cloyd
Mearl Walter
Claude Hawk
Clifford Caster
Russell Darby
Cle ¥An Dorin
Richard Bentzinger
Roddy
Vaughn Faber
Sheryl
Cindy
Becky
Warren Proctor
Max McCoy
Trenton McDanel
Dave
W. A. Wilson
Maurice Boardman
Melvin Vande Pol
Marvin Vance
Grandson
Gano Naselroad
Fred Strong and
Jeffrey
Doyle McDanel
Stock
Gary O'Conners Honored At Nuptial Shower
A post nuptial shower was held Tuesday evening at Bee United Brethren church for Mr and Mrs Gary O'Conner who recently wed. The event sponsored by Mrs Avendell Murdy and the high school class drew over one hundred attendees. Gifts were opened with help from Janet Harrington, O'Conner and Nellie Argo. refreshments included cookies coffee and fruit drink. The couple reside with his parents and Mrs O'Conner is the former Jean Hawk.
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Bee United Brethren
Gary O'Conner
Avendell
Murdy
Janet Harrington
O'Conner
Nellie Argo
Iconium Watershed Meeting on Application for Assistance
A watershed meeting at Iconium School February 17 involved Lavero Whitaker and Lyle Peterson from the Soil Conservation Service. The group decided to complete and submit the State watershed assistance application promptly. Dale Barker of Monroe County, and district members Dallas F. Walker and Clifford H. Walker, attended representing local ASC and SCD authorities.
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Iconium
Iconium School
Lavero Whitaker
Lyle Peterson
Soil Conservation Service
Work Unit
Dale Barker
Monroe County
Dallas F. Walker
Appanoose County
ASC
Clifford H. Walker
Appanoose Scd Commissioners
Dale White Ties Trip to Ohio Dealers Meeting
Dale White returned home Tuesday night after spending three days in Coldwater Ohio where he attended an implement dealers meeting. Mrs White and son visited her parents in Centerville while he was gone.
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Dale White
Coldwater
Ohio
Gary Charity
Julia
Clarence Hunt
Udell
Paul Cridiebaugh and Sons
Virgil Dooley
Correction: Prize winners at Sew and So club roak
The Union last week published a correction noting the roak at the Sew and So club social held at the John Van Zante home on February 13 awarded prizes to Mrs. Harry Woodward, Frank Wilson, and Ralph Wist, not Frank Woodward as previously listed.
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Sew and
John van Zante
Harry Woodward
Frank Wilson
Ralph Wist
Frank Woodward
American Legion auxiliary meets with 20 in attendance
The February meeting of the American Legion auxiliary was held at Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brooks home with 20 attending. Mrs. Lester Brain presided as reports were given, and plans for the March 21 meeting included initiation of new members. The program featured Mrs. Mettie Roland on American ism and the flag, and etiquette on the pledge and the Star Spangled Banner. A shower of ed goods and a reception followed.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Larry Brooks
Lester Brain
Mettie Roland
W. O. Whicker
Moravia Girls Fall in Close Court Battle at Moulton
Moravia and Blakesburg earned district berths with semifinal wins at the Moulton sectional. Seymour beat Moravia 79 to 77 in double overtime to capture the crown. Moravia battered Fox Valley 95 to 68 in consolation, while Blakesburg fell to Moravia 61 to 43 and then lost to Seymour 61 to 4 in finals.
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Blakesburg
Seymour
Moulton
Moravia
Betty Fenton
Fox Valley
Mohawkettes
Seymour Girls
Sunday School Teachers Session Here Saturday
Ottumwa district to hold a one day observation school for workers with children at Grace Methodist church this Saturday from 8 45 to 3 30. Miss Martha Jane Frary will direct with staff including Mrs Richard Eis and Mrs Della Brenneman. Registration is 1 dollar. meals arranged with Rev Whitenkeg.
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Ottumwa
Grace Methodist Church
Iowa
Kenneth Cloved
Martha Jane Frary
Methdist Church
Richard Eis
Della Brenneman
Mildred Knight
Grace Maberry
Woman's Society of the Evangelical United Brethren Church
Whitengek
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will serve dinner on Wednesday March 1 featuring chicken loaf with dressing mashed potatoes gravy buttered corn Jello salad bread butter jelly pickles pie and coffee.
No Adult Classes This Week Amid Basketball Warmups
No adult classes this week as the schedule shifts for boys basketball games. Centerville hosts the warmup event, affecting gym use and practice times for community programs.
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Centerville
Former E U B Pastor Evan Stroud Dies at Lennox Iowa
Rev Evan R Stroud aged 82 or 83 died at Lennox Iowa Funeral set for Thursday February 23 He was licensed to preach in 1946 and ordained in 1948 He served Moravia E U B Church from 1951 to 1954 before retirement
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Evan R. Stroud
Lennox
Iowa
Mr. Stroud
Nazarene Church Service Schedule and Staff
The Churches Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. H LaVern Smith as pastor with Frank Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 am with morning worship at 11:00 am. Evening services include Young Peoples at 7:45 pm and evangelistic at 7:30 pm. Wednesday evening features NMLF'S service.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Young Peoples
N.mlf‘s
Church Services and Activities Prominent in Local Listings
First Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and communion at 11:00 a.m. Ladies Aid meets at the church next week. Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon titled The Preaching of the Cross. A film The Broken Mask screens at 7:00 p.m. about prejudice. Midweek events include quilt meeting at 1 p.m. and Lenten service at 7:30 p.m. with choir at 8:30 p.m.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdle Main
Ladies Aid
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Grace Methodist Church Activities and Schedule
Grace Methodist Church with Rev Weltu to hiteench and Pastor FARVIEW Lee Bens lists morning worship at 9:00, Sunday school at 10:00, and a series of events including School of Missions, preaching by Rev Lester McDonald March 5 10, at Fairview. Wesley Chapel and Moravia programs include services, youth fellowships, trustee and choir meetings, and a fourth quarterly conference with a pot luck supper. Every family invited.
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Grace Methodist Church
Weltu-tohiteench
Farview Lee Bens
School of Missions
Moravia
Lester McDonald
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Howard Guenther
School of Missions At
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Richard Tubaugh
Janet Dixon
School Community Association
West Central MYF elects officers at Grace Church
The West Central sub-district Methodist Youth Fellowship council met at Grace Methodist church to elect officers for the district. Janet Harrington and Ted Redding were district representatives, Susan Smart president, Jerry Roblenz vice-president, Danney Moulton treasurer, Janie Wade secretary, Nancy Tomlin song leader, Barbara Robinson pianist, with installation planned for May 7 in Moulton. Rev. Weldon Whitenack serves as sub-district counselor.
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West Central
Methodist Youth Fellowship Council
Grace Methodist Church
Janet Harrington
Ted Redding
Susan Smart
Jerry Roblenz
Danney Moulton
Janie Wade
Nancy Tomlin
Barbara Robinson
Unionville
MYF
Moulton
Appanoose
Monroe
Weldon Whitenack
Spirit Life Mission to feature Reverend Lester McDonald
The Reverend Lester McDonald, pastor of First Methodist Church of Albia, will be guest speaker at the Fairview Methodist Spiritual Life Mission from March 5 to March 10. Evening services begin at 7:30 with a song service and special music each night.
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Lester McDonald
First Methodist Church of
Albia
Fairview Methodist Churches
Spiritual Life Mission
Mohawks To Meet Ottumwa Walsh In Semifinal
Moravia Mohawks advanced in the Centerville boys sectional, easily defeating Moulton-Udell 77-18 as reserves played late. Larry Hope scored 18, Ed Oehler 16, and Jay Taylor 14 to build a 22-6 first quarter lead and 44-12 halftime advantage, setting up a semifinal with Ottumwa Walsh at Centerville.
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Moravia Mohawks
Centerville
Moulton-Udell
Austin
Larry Hope
Ed Oehler
Jay Taylor
Ottumwa Walsh
Attica
Blakesburg
Davises Plan for Seymour Elderven Haven Nursing Home
Mr and Mrs Wayne Davis editors of the Seymour Herald launch a 24 bed modern nursing home Elderhaven in Seymour. They aim to provide loving care with a modern design plant. FHA approval granted and construction to start soon with occupancy expected within months.
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Wayne Davis
Seymour Herald
Elderhaven
Davis
The
Moravia Union
FHA
Moravia Girls Earn Junior College Honor Roll Honors
Moravia students Linda Coulson Judy Smith and Lee Ann Heckman are named to Centerville Junior College dean's honor roll for the first semester with GPAs of 4.0 3.63 and 3.6 respectively. All three Moravia girls also qualify for the Iowa Junior College Honor Society with at least a 3.25 GPA.
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Linda Coulson
Judy Smith
Lee Ann Heckman
Centerville Junior College
Judy
Iowa Junior College Honor Society
Thespians Select Cast For March 3 Play Night
The Thespians club at our school announces March 3 performances. It features two one act plays and three monologues. The first play Antic Spring features Elbert Clarence Ballenger Ginger Janet Harrington Blossom Nancy Tomlin Robert Mark VanZante Sam Fred Strong Gwendolyn Joyce Walter. The second play The Old Gray Mare Ain't is hillbilly and includes Ezzy Perkins Richard Coltrain Elmwry Perkins Norma Gladfelder Sally Ann Neaney Benz Alphonso Brightly Ronnie Clester. Monologues include The Button Nancy Faber Her First Football Game Martha Rouse and Judy VanDorin The Cobra Dance Rita Gardner. Spectators are invited.
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The
Thespians
Antic
Elbert
Clarence Ballenger
Ginger
Janet Harrington
Blossom
Nancy Tomlin
Robert Mark VanZante
Sam
Fred Strong
Gwendolyn
Joyce Walter
Nancy Faber
Martha Rouse
Judy VanDor
Rita Gardner
Ezzy Perkins
Richard Coltrain
Elmwry Perkins
Norma Gladfelder
Sally Ann
Neaney Benz Alphonso Brightly
Ronnie Clester
Progressive Club Hosts Dinner at Carter Home
The Progressive club members and their husbands held a 6:30 dinner party at the new country home of Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter on Thursday evening. After the meal guests chose visiting TV and bridge with prizes awarded in bridge to Mrs Lester Brain Mrs Geo Winaler Mrs Gerald Morgan Lester Brain and Theo Miller.
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Progressive Club
Loyd Carter
Lester Brain
Geo Winaler
Gerald Morgan
Theo Miller
$180 Taken In School Robbery
County Sheriff Paul Thomas reports a burglary at the grade school where entry was gained by prying a window. Thieves opened the second floor safe and took about $180 in funds. The same night four other schools in Davis and Van Buren counties were burglarized.
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Paul Thomas
Vocational Ag
Davis
van Buren County
Qoehler Bros Farmers Days This Week
Oehler Bros Centerville store hosts Farmer Days Thursday through Monday offering free balloons almanacs pot holders Coca Cola and coffee for all. Prizes include a dressed whole pig and more. Everyone invited.
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Oehler Bros
Centerville
March of Dimes Drive Totals Raise $251 in Moravia
Moravia residents tally 251.50 for the March of Dimes drive as school theft losses of about 50 are noted. Co workers Clair Callen and Sylvan VanDorin, with volunteers, are praised for their effort. In Taylor township, 85.00 was collected led by Dick Johnson with Trenton Wilson and Jerry Pettibone assisting.
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Moravia
Schdéol
Clair Callen
Sylvan VanDorin
Dick Johnson
Taylor Township
Trenton Wilson
Jerry Pettibone
Churchman's Legislative Seminar Held at Wesley Church
Des Moines attendees included Representatives Delmont Molt Mrs Delmont Moffit and Senator Joe Wilson along with Attorney General Evan Hultman who spoke on A Christian in Politics The day featured a panel moderated by Jack Shelley on The Role of the Minister and the Church in Politics with Dr Newton Moats Harry I Storey and David Stanley among panelists
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmont Molt
Delmont Moffit
Joe Wilson
Weldon Whitenack
Wesley Methodist Church
Des Moines
Evan Hultman
Iowa
Hultman
Jack Shelley
Newton Moats
Grace Methodist Church
Harry I. Storey
Iowa State Farm Bureau Association
David Stanley
Muscatine
W. C. F. Meeting With Mrs Coltrain
The Women's Christian Fellowship met at president Mrs Maude Coltrain's home for the February session. Mrs Coltrain opened with prayer and scripture, Melissa Felton led the study on Together In Missions, and all members participated before the benediction.
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Women’s Christian Fellowship of the Christian Church
Maude Coltrain
Colltrain
Melissa Felton
Ln Missions
Grace Methodist Fourth Quarterly Conference Held March
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of Grace Methodist Church will meet in the church basement at 6:00 p.m. with Dr. Everett Staats presiding. It coincides with the regular fellowship night potluck supper at 6 o’clock. The March committee runs the supper and reports from officers cover the past ten months.
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Grace Methodist Church
Everett Staats
Ottumwa
Methodist Church Presiding
Taylor Aid to Meet Mrs Pettibone March 2
A notice states Taylor Aid will meet with Mrs Don Pettibone on March 2. The brief notice confirms the scheduled appointment and parties involved.
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Taylor Aid
Don Pettibone
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MHS
Keith Helmick
Bob Burns
Carson Merkcle
Eddie Oehler
Paul Witt
Dennis Argo
Ronny Closter
Dave Murdy
Larry Mullins
Mark VanZante
Jerry Easter
Gary Roberts
Ruesel Blumer
Cliff Hardy
American Dairy Association
Hardy
Cary McCoy
Council Bluffs
Donald West
S.C.S
Mab Callen
Flight Stork
I Otha Hiatt
Eunice Hiatt
Lois
Joyce
Max Joesphin
Albert Bates
E.U.B
Gary O'Conners
Davises
Moravia Girls
Carter
Qoehler Bros. Farmers Days
Churchman‘s
W.C.F
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