Moravia Moulton Centerville Lunch Totals Report
Moravia schools served 24 711 lunches to children and 686 to adults with total income 20 000 37 and expenses 30 470 85. Moulton served 69 380 children and 4 462 adults, income 26 083 31, expenses 25 531 91. Centerville served 102 706 children and 13 259 adults, income 54 870, expenses 60 344 92. County totals show income 110 935, expenses 116 347 68 and government commodities 17 635 26 with 75 640 43 spent on other foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton and
Centerville
Moulton
Chariton River Baptist Regular Meeting Held
The Missionary Society of Chariton River Baptist met at Jan Curtis home on Monday afternoon January 8. They opened with several choruses and read verses from John Chapter 2. A business session discussed the white cross quota for NE Inala and work included canceling stamps and Christmas cards for Soldiers Home. Refreshments were served by Janice Moore and Extegeravin. Attendees included Mildray, Mabl Moore, Myrtle Cross, Phyllis Dicks, Vera Moore, Isa Sulser, Janice Moore, and Julia and Jean Curtis. Next meeting set for February 12 at Vera Moore’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the
Chariton River Baptist Church
Jan Curtis
Christ
Jesus
John
Inal Sulser
N. E. Inala
Hoéstesses
Janice Moore
Extergavin
Mildray
Mabl Moore
Myrtle Cross
Phyllis Dicks
Vera Moore
Isa Sulser
Julia
Jean Curtis
Taylor Aid Meeting Notes From January Gather
Taylor Aid met with Dorothy Boyer on Friday January 5 for a regular meeting. Those present included Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson Richard Wanda Brown Mark Marty Iva Hatfield Danny Leta Pettibone John Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh Mr and Mrs Cecil Schrodt Lucile Coger Mr and Mrs Theo Miller MM Meadows Joan Pettibone David Tim Fern Horn and Larry. Meeting was called to order by airman Merle Miller. Minutes of last meeting were read roll call taken and names for secret pals for next month read. Chair man announced committees Pride in Farm Bureau Leta Pettibone Government Alberta Spencer Safety Lucile Carter Marketing and Promotion Vic Mihalovich Music and Recreation Lois Wilson Publicity Gladys Harsh. January 16 Kick Off meeting at Farm Bureau office. club will furnish large salad. Iva Hatfield joined. Joan Pettibone won door prize. All played bingo in afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Dorothy Boyer
Jay Wilson
Richard
Wanda Brown
Mark
Marty
Iva Hatfield
Danny
Leta Pettibone
John
Ivan Harsh
Cecil Schrodt
Lucile Coger
Theo Miller
MM Meadows
Joan Pettibone
David
Tim
Fern Horn
Larry
Eens
Merle Miller
Pride
Farm Bureau
Alberta Spencer
Lucile Carter
Vic Mihalovich
Lois Wilson
Gladys Harsh
Marine Pfc David L Rhee Reported For Duty In Vietnam
Marine Private First Class David L Rhee son of Mr and Mrs Donald W Rhee Rt 1 Unionville has reported for duty with the First Sage Fifth Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam The unit's mission is to search out and destroy enemy forces in South Vietnam through patrols ambushes and large scale operations They also engage in civic action to aid Vietnamese self help projects financed through the Marine Corps Reserve Civic Action Fund and led by Marines in Vietnam
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Rhee
Donald W. Rhee
Rt. 1
Unionville
First
Sage Fifth Marine Regiment
F1 Marine Division
Republic of Vietnam
South Vietnam
Marine Corps Reserve
Civic Action Fund
Maries
Vietnam
Services Held for Ivan Broshar in Waterloo
Word was received of the death Sunday of Ivan Broshar, 70, at Port Charlotte Florida. The Broshars lived in Waterloo and were wintering in Florida. He is survived by his wife two sons two sisters Dorothy Turner of Moravia and Mrs Elena Schreiner of California two brothers A G Broshar of Waterloo and Rudolph of Texas. Local relatives attended services Wednesday at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Broshar
Port Charlotte
Fla
Broshars
Waterloo
Florida
Dorothy Turner
Moravia
Elena Schreiner
California
A. G. Broshar
Rudolph
Texas
Telephone Co. Plans 1964 Construction Budget in Iowa
The Iowa Telephone Company and Hawkeye State Telephone Company announce a 1964 capital expenditure of 2,761,200 dollars to upgrade service in Iowa exchanges. Centerville leads with 138,500 dollars for city upgrades, plus central office equipment and trunks. Projects span Centerville Cincinnati Moravia and Seymour with added cables trunks and plant, to be started in spring and finished by late year. Both companies serve 60,000 customers and are part of Continental Telephone Corporation, the third largest independent in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Telephone Company
Hawkeye State Telephone Company
Centerville
Cincinnati
Moravia
Igonium
Seymour
Hawkeye Telephone Company
Iowa
Continental Telephone Corporation
United States
Income tax deadlines near farmers urged to prep records
Extension officials advise farm operators to organize records for federal and state tax returns. Farmers with two thirds of income from farming may choose estimated payments or final returns with deadlines in January February and April. County agents offer the Farmers Tax Guide for guidance. Local notices cover a Douglas Burlt club meeting at Mrs Clell McDanel home with Christmas recap and Farm Bureau kickoff plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanachhe County
Harold Holder
Everett Stoneberg
Iowa State University
Centerville
Internal Revenue Service
Murdy, Wendell Vinson, 1869–1968, Mo farmland resident
Wendell Vinson Murdy was born December 25, 1869 near Moulton and died January 2, 1968 at age 88. He married Mattie Rogers in 1893 and had seven children. Surviving are two sons, four daughters, 19 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 5 at Turner Funeral Home with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Vinson Murdy
Moulton
William
Martha E. Wamsley Murdy
Mattie Rogers
Grace Methodist Church of
Moravia
Methodist Church
Appanoose
Monroe
Lester
Udell
Wendell
Albia
Louemma Palmer
Mildred Newcomb
Nevada
Ellen Kerr
Lamar
Enid Keeton
Theodore
Elaine Palmer
Card of Thanks to All for Kindness and Sympathy
The family of W. V. Murdy expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for deeds of kindness sympathy flowers cards food memorials and meals provided by Legion Auxiliary Rebekah Lodge and Women’s Society of Christian Service They also thank Rev Louis Schaffner and Kenneth Geyer for comforting words and acts of kindness.
Rebekahs Set Booster Club Supper This Thursday
The Mo ravian Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting with Mrs. Glen VanDorin in charge. Plans were made for the Booster Club supper Thursday evening at the Legion home. Initiation for Mrs. Raymond Ashby is set for Jan. 19 at Centerville. Officers to be installed Jan. 22. Refreshments served during social hour by Mrs. Harald Hudgens and Mrs. Robert Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Rebekah Lodge
Glen VanDorin
Noble Grand
Booster Club
Legion Home
Centerville
Raymond Ashb Yy
Harald Hudgens
Robert Foster
Franklin Happy Helpers Hold January Meeting at Cooper Home
The Franklin Happy Helpers met January 8 at Ellen and Carolyn Cooper’s home. Seven members attended as they reviewed reports, discussed new and old business, planned a skating party for February 14 with February 21 as rain date, and worked on art projects with color wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Happy Helpers
Ellen
Carolyn Cooper
Carol Calhoun
Marcia Thompson
Carolyn
Cooper
Sherry McCannop
Advisory Board Elects Officers at Neighborhood Center Meeting
A January 4 1968 advisory board meeting at the Neighborhood Center Legion hall elected Mrs Lala Hiatt president Earlene Davis Monroe county vice president Mrs John Kelly secretary and Alberta Spencer treasurer. The officers and other board members will plan center activities for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Lala Hiatt
Earlene Davis
Monroe County
John Kelly
Alberta Spenter
Moravia Methodist and Nazarene Notices in Local Churches
Local church listings for Moravia Methodist and Nazarene congregations note pastors, superintendents, and service times. WESLEY CHAPEL and FAIRVIEW host worship at 9 to 11 a.m. Church School at 9 or 10 a.m. W.S.C.S. meetings, MY groups, and youth activities scheduled. church board and aid meetings noted with times varying by location.
Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Pastor Rev L B Deedrick leads Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m with an 7 30 p m evening service The Y F meets in service as part of Gods story of man Bible study and prayer meet 7 30 p m Wednesday Ladies Aid meets all day Wednesday January 17 at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
Salem
Ladies Aid
Iconium Methodist Church Service Notes
Rav L B Deedrick pastor Edward McCord leads worship at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday with Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. at Mo ravia. Readers are invited to learn about the E U B notes and attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist Church Rav
L. B. Deedrick
Edward McCord
Moravia
E.U.B
Fire Destroys Belongings of Dr and Mrs Lofgren
Mrs Merle Smith learned Monday that the new Bloomfield Teed House apartment had burned to the ground, destroying all belongings of Dr and Mrs Jim Lofgren who had just moved in. Mrs Lofgren was formerly Judy Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Smith
Jim Lofgren
Bloomfield
Injures Knee and Nose in Farm Wagon Fall
Guy McCannon sustained a fractured kneecap and facial injuries after a fall from a farm wagon at his home near Numa. He was admitted to Saint Joseph hospital in Centerville for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McCannon
Kenneth Condra
Numa
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mrs. Florence Hiner Leaves Hospital Return Home
Mrs. Florence Hiner returns home from Monroe county hospital in Asia after a ten day medical stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hiner
Monroe County Hospital
Asia
Lynnnie Frough Patient at Centerville Hospital
Lynnie Frough was a patient at St. Joseph hospital in Center Ville from Thursday to Saturday for an ear infection. His grandmother, Mrs. Ted Wilson, spent Friday with him. He is a senior at Moravia High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnie Prough
Centerville Hospital
Lynnie Frough
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ted Wilson
Moravia High School
Women’s Society of World Service meeting at Forrest Main home
The Salem E. U. B. church Women’s Society of World Service held an all day gathering at Mrs Forrest Main’s home. Mrs Zell Callen and Mrs Carl Tisue led the program from The Christians Encounters of a Changing World. A polluck lunch and social hour followed at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5
W. S
Forrest Main
Women's Society of World Service
Salem E. U. B
Zell Callen
Carl Tisue
Marshall Perry Returns From Hospital Stay
Marshall Perry was dismissed from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri after a 12 day medical stay. Glen Van Duin remains in parity Hospital in Jews City where his condition has improved but he must remain hospitalized. Mrs Van Derin spent Tuesday with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Perry
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Glen van Duin
Jews City
Surgery at Rochester for Mrs John Spencer
Mrs. John Spencer underwent surgery at Rochester Minnesota on Tuesday and is recovering satisfactorily and expected to be released soon. Mrs Don Pettibone is also a patient at the Rochester clinic undergoing tests and expected to return home in a few days. Both entered the clinic Thursday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spencer
Rochester
Minn
Don Pettibone
Rochester, Minn
Engagement of Lyla Letgends to John Handling
The engagement is announced by the couple’s parents Mr and Mrs Or man Lemons of Ottumwa. Lyla Letgends is a Ottumwa high school junior and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Foster of Moravia. John Handling is a Ottumwa graduate and is in the armed forces stationed at Fort Lewis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyla Letgends
John Handling
N. W. M. S. Meeting at Nazarene Church
The N. W. M. S. met at the Nazarene church Wednesday evening for regular session led by Larry Woodward with songs I Gave My Life For Thee and Throw Out the Life Line. Mrs. Henry Horn led prayers and devotions from II and IV Peter. February emphasis is the Alabaster offering. A star for membership was reported. lesson titled Uruguay Great Little Country from Eucalyptus Country. Benediction by Mrs. Frank Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Larry Woodward
Henry Horn
Bill Woodward
Strong
Peter
Uruguay
South America
Frank Woodward
Funeral attendees for W. W. Murdy reveal wide circle
Distance guests attended the funeral of W. W. Murdy on Friday. Among those listed were Dr. Mildred Newcomb and Mrs. Elmer Post of Nevada Missouri and many relatives from East Moline Rock Island Newton Kn ox ville Des Moines Coon Rapids Greentop Longview Spring Valley Ottumwa and Phoenix. Local gatherings followed at the Leonard Palmer home with various relatives and friends calling on the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Murdy
Mildred Newcomb
Elmer Post
Nevada
Robert Murdy
East Moline
Melvin R. Murdy
Rock Island
Paul Murdy
Newton
Delbert Watkins
Williamsburg
Robert Whicker
B. A. Freimach
Des Moines
Marvin Yeager
Coon Rapids
Lloyd Shilling
Nel Bundy
Knoxville
Leonard Palmer
Dr. Newcomb
W. V. Murdy
Clarence Palmer
Dirs
Eldred Palmer
Greentop
Leonard
Shernoon
Luly Hiatt
Booster Club to Meet at Legion Home
Regular Booster club meeting and officer election set for tonight at the Legion home. Supper at 6 30 with the business meeting to follow. change from Rebekah lodge hall confirmed by secretary Larry Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Legion Home
Rebekah Lodge
Larry Brooks
Genevieve Morgan Installed Worthy Matron of OES
Moravia area sisters held a joint installation of eastern star and af&am officers. Genevieve Morgan named worthy matron with Claude Hawk as worthy patron and a full slate of officers announced. Installing officers and musical tributes followed, then committee assignments and a school of instruction date. Refreshments closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moraviaastern Stars
Order of Eastern Stars
Antiquity Lodge
Af&am No
Genevieve Morgan
Claude Hawk
Bill French
John Main
Paul Broshar
Trenton Wilson
Elbert Moore
Jack Long
Adah
Charles Turner
Esther
A. D. Kincade
Martha
Cecil Schrodt
Electa
Leonard Palmer
Raymond Charity
Sentinel
Jim Herron
John Sharp
Marshal
Loyd Carter
Bill Moore
Lord
Will
Louemma Palmer
Grace Kincade
Vera Moore
Maxine Main
Doris Wilson
Mary Herron
Charlene Wilson
Winifred Sehrodt
Katherine Charity
Sunshine
Lucile Carter
Deanna Wilson
Bea French
Tressa Hawk
Estra
Home Fund
Ruby Long
Joann Turner
School of Instruction
Icel Broshar
John’ Main
Paul Wilson
Claire Potts
Marshall
Robert Potts
James Wilson
Raymond Chbority
Long
French
Wilson
Palmer
Accounting Firm Completes Moravia School Audit
Nowe Cornman and Co of Des Moines completed an audit of the Moravia Community School District for the year ending June 30 1967 in compliance with state law. They submitted reports to the State Auditor's Office and to the Department of Public Instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowe, Cornman &O., Certified’ Public Accountants of
Des Moines
Moravia Community
State Auditor’s Office
Department of Public Instruction
Kincades Return From Las Vegas Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs Francis Kincade and Mrs Blanche Kincade have returned from a vacation trip to Las Vegas Nevada. They visited points in Mexico and numerous places of interest en route home through Texas and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Kincade
Blanche Kincade
Las Vegas
Nevada
Mexico
Texas
Committees Named For Town Council
The Moravia town council named committees for the year at its first regular session. Streets includes John Spencer Mervin Ellison and Duane Steenhoek. Cemetery lists John Sharp John Spencer Paul Wilson and Duane Steenhoek. Library includes Duane Steenhoek Mer vin Ellison John Spencer. Finance includes Mervin Ellison Paul Wilson and John Sharp. Board of Health includes Dr. Ray Avera and all council members. The council discussed water department improvements and planned Garden Engineering Co. input and bringing the north well near the high school into operation when feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Moravia
Rex Angel
John Spencer
Mervin Ellison
Duane Steenhoek
John Sharp
Paul Wilson
Board of Health
Ray Avera
Garden Engineering Co
MHS Teams Split Wins At Russell Tuesday
At Russell Tuesday the MHS girls dominated from start to finish 71-33 led by Claudia Miller with 25 points Shirley Helmick 21 and Linda Hiatt 12. The Russell boys edged the Mohawks 52-45 after a tight game with Chuck Moore scoring 18 and Rod Purdum 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
MHS
Carl Reno
Claudia Miller
Shirley Helmick
Linda Hiatt
Kay Helmick
Mohawks
Chuck Moore
Rod Purdum
Twin Cedars
Blakesburg
Girls Win and Boys Lose at Moulton High
At Moulton Friday night the MUS girls won 72 47 with a sharp attack led by Shirley Helmick 29 Claudia Miller 23 and Linda Hiatt 19. Pat Judge grabbed eight rebounds and Janet Rhee blocked several shots. The Moravia Mohawks fell 89 66 as the Moulton boys, led by George Woodward 23 Chuck Moore 13 and Rod Purdum 12, built a 47 27 halftime advantage and stayed in front all game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
MUS
Moravia Mohawks
Moulton Boys
George Woodward
Chuck Moore
Rod Purdum
Shirley Helmick
Claudia Miller
Linda Hiatt
Pat Judge
Janet Rhee
Dinner guests at Foster home mark birthday celebration
Monday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs David Weston and Mr and Mrs John Main with Mrs Weston celebrating her birthday. Sunday visitors were Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mrs Elsie Long for Mrs Hattie McCloud. From Wednesday to Sunday Eaton Colorado visitors Mr and Mrs Dave Van Dorin and baby stayed with sister Mrs Carson Merkcle to visit their father a patient at Iowa City hospital. Harley Woodward is hospitalized at University Hospital Iowa City with a heart condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Foster
David Weston
John Main
Weston
Harry Woodward
Elsie Long
Hattie McCloud
Dave van Dorin
Eaton, Colo
Carson Merkcle
Iowa City Hospital
Harley Woodward
University Hospital
Iowa City
Local government and school district reports published
The Union issue includes two key reports from local bodies detailing proceedings and expenditures of town funds and school district taxation. Required by law, the reports show how property taxpayers money is spent and are published to keep citizens well informed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chariton River Baptist
Telephone Co
Douglas Duz
Douglas Burlt Club
Clell McDanel
Wendell V. Murdy
Rebekahs
T. D
Bredr
Erma Rush
Caoir
W.S.C.S
First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Lois Fowler
Aid
Birdie Main
Lofgren
OES
Ladies Aid of Salem Eub Church
Terry Tuttle
Ottumwa
Jeffrey Karl
Karl Tutte
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