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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
1
Moravia residents gain direct dialing to Centerville by dialing the full Centerville number. Two circuits exist now and two more will be added after repairs, totaling four. If you lack the number, contact the Albia operator for information. Write the number down for future use. Centerville telephone books are scarce and unavailable until June.
Postmaster Don Pettibone announces new postal rates effective Monday January 7. First class letters 5c per ounce, drop letters 4c per ounce. Newspapers mailed by the public 4c for first two ounces and 1c for each additional ounce. Third class mail 2c for first two ounces and 2c for each additional ounce. Post office reports ample supply of 4c postcards and stamp coils and books on hand.
Airman Gordon Woodward came back to Selfridge AFB Michigan after visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward and with Rev and Mrs Louis Schaffner of Seymour as Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Maude Coltrain
Donald Howard Walden, son of the late Charles D. Walden of Moravia, was killed in an automobile accident on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1962 near Chester, California. He was born August 17, 1909 in Rathbun, Iowa, and is survived by his wife Gale Walden, a daughter Donalie Hunt, two grandchildren in Burbank, California, two brothers Glen J. Walden of Lynwood and Richard L. Walden of Crete, one sister Daphne Kelly of Elmwood Park, Illinois. The burial was in Chester, California.
Moravia girls trailed 15 0 in the first quarter and lost 49 to 61 to Cardinal Community on Selma court. All-State forward Marty Kaprich scored 41 of Cardinal Community’s 61 points as the top state team held a 20th ranking. In the nightcap Harmony upset Indianapolis in a close game.
Rev. and Mrs. Elton Coleman and their son Gary, along with Karl Lee Calhoun, returned Saturday after spending Christmas with Calhoun’s mother and relatives in Toccopola Mississippi and Memphis Tennessee.
Mr and Mrs Harry Rumley of Unionville celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 23. They were married December 23 1922 at the Baptist Parsonage Centerville. Mrs Rumley was Mae Ray daughter of Calvin and Emma Ray. Harry is the son of Edward Rumley of Unionville.
The last welding session of the adult farmers evening school happens Monday January 7 at 7 30 p m at the government school. It focuses on welding fpehhtates and actual welding practice with members urged to bring small repair jobs. Diplomas will be presented to those who attended all welding sessions.
The adult education class for women will meet Monday January 7 at 7 30. The topic is belts and hems with or without tape and the covering of belts.
Final adult defense class will be held Monday evening January 7 at the high school led by Mr Guthrey and Mr Stone. Those who missed the final class December 20 taught by Wm Woodward and Jack Miller may attend the Monday class for the final lesson.
A pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Roger Green of Peoria Ill was held Friday evening at Grace Methodist church. Hostesses were Mrs. Clarence Whitehead Mrs. Richard Tubaugh and Mrs. Maurice Walter. After games the honoree opened gifts and hostesses served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Beatty of Marshalltown spent Monday at Birdie Malt s. Ose Brown returned home with them for a few days visit. Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and family spent Sunday with Mrs Irene Bower at Coon Rapids.
W R Elders celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family supper at their Unionville home. The gathering included Rev Q O Roberts Rev Gerald Ogden Jerry Ray and other relatives from Blakesburg and Unionville. Their daughter Esther King and son Ralph are noted with two grandchildren and a great grandchild Julie Chority. Ralph died in World War II.
Word was received Monday of the sudden death of M F Schneider who died early Sunday at a Council Bluffs hospital after a brief illness. He retired as Wabash depot agent in 1961 after fifty years with the railroad. Surviving are his wife and four children. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Broadway Methodist Church with Rev. Everett Staats officiating.
The Miller Baptist Church hosts Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of the New Year. Rev. L. B. Deedrick will deliver the sermon titled How To Produce Results for Christ in 1963. A Scene-O Felt picture will be shown during worship.
Rev H LaVern Smith leads morning worship at 10 00 a m and Sunday School at 11 00 a m. Rev Remiss Rehfeldt brings the morning message and continues services nightly at 7 45 p m through Wednesday January 6 with Youth with the Truth at 7 00 p m and an Evening Revival service featuring ingspiration at 7 45 p m on the schedule.
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev J A Ogden lists Sunday events at 10:00 am Sunday school 11:00 am Morning Worship with Communion and Sunshine choir. Evening service at 7:30 pm with Y F in charge. Family Night on Wednesday January 9 with pot luck at 6:30 pm. W S W B meets January 11 at 7:30 pm hosted by Mrs Mabel Hawk and Mrs Lillian Ogden to present lesson. First Christian Church Birdie Main Superintendent hosts 9:30 am Sunday school 10:30 am Communion. aid meet Wednesday at Birdie Main home.
Grace Methodist Church fastor and FAIRVIEW church School Supt have worship and church school at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. with 7:30 p.m. mission study. Monday family night supper at Community center. WESLEY CHAPEL and MORAVIA list church schools worship mission study MYF and choir, Bible study and evangelism commissions through the week.
Notice records change of Taylor Aid meeting to Friday January 4 and confirm it will meet with Lucile Carter.
A fire at Gardner Hatchery near Moravia on Wednesday evening caused smoke and water damage to the hatchery and heavily to the second floor Masonic Hall. The furnace area burned through the floor into a shallow basement, 80 chickens suffocated, and nearby Centerville fire department aided Moravia with fire lines and smoke masks. Coffee was provided to workers by locals and fire wives at the station.
The Church of the Nazarene invites the special services from January 6 to 9 led by Rev. Remiss Rehfeldt. He will oversee Sunday services with weeknight sessions at 7 45 PM. Rev. H LaVern Smith says the services aim to inspire and bless as the New Year begins.
Local residents share weekend and Christmas time visits across New London Centerville Marshalltown and Ottumwa. Families including Reddings Murdy Palmers Beattys Browns and Moores join relatives for meals piano pupils and holiday activities.
A regular meeting of the Moravia Antiquity Lodge AF. and AM 252 will precede the installation ceremony.
Friz and Hilda Walter extend thanks to Centerville and Moravia fire departments, Floyd and Maxine Allen, Corner Cafe, the firemen’s ladies, friends and neighbors for coffee and aid that allowed their business to continue. They bless everyone for assistance.
The Smiths express gratitude to Ottumwa Courier readers for Christmas gifts and extend wishes for a Happy New Year to all customers and friends.
The Smith family expresses gratitude for gifts of money and food that helped make their Christmas joyful. They note the November promise fulfilled, referencing Zechariah 9 12, and give thanks to those who contributed.
Lillian Callen expresses gratitude for the cards visits prayers gifts and acts of kindness received during illness, noting appreciation for the care shown.
The Moravia Eastern Stars announce a joint installation with the Masons on Monday evening January 7 at 8 00 pm at the Rebekah hall. Friends are invited to attend. Practice will be held Sunday afternoon January 8 at 2 00 pm. All officers please be present. Mrs Charlene Wilson W M
The annual Christmas dinner was held at the Robert Jennings home on Sunday with a noon meal, gift exchange, and Santa in the afternoon. Attendees included numerous families from Ft. Dodge Harcourt Des Moines Marshalltown Council Bluffs Albia and surrounding areas.
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