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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1966

Page

3

Welding Class To Start Monday In Moravia

Guy L. Evans of the Iowa State Employment Service announced a new area welding training program in Moravia starting January 21. Open to residents 18+ from Appanoose or Monroe Counties, with training five days weekly for 16 weeks. Eligible trainees may receive allowances under the Area Redevelopment Act. contact Centerville employment office to complete forms.

Guy L. Evans Iowa State Employment Service Centerville Iowa Employment Commission of Des Moines Moravia Appanoose Monroe Counties Area Redevelopment Act

Extension Council Organizational Meeting Sets Officers

The Monroe County Agricultural Extension Council elected officers for the new term. Ralph Gutcher is Chairman, Mrs Lawrence Amoss Vice-Chairman, Mrs Charles Scott Secretary, Ivan Shelquist Treasurer. Members include George McCoy Melrose Walter Lahart Alicia Ed Ryan Melrose John Sayres Alicia Mrs Clayton Newell Eddyville Mrs John Ed Hollinrake Louilia Ronald Goode Blakesburg and Bob Carr Melrose. The council will meet the second Thursday each month.

Monroe County Agricultural Extension Council Ralph Gutcher Lawrence Amoss Charles Scott Ivan Shelquist George McCoy Melrose Walter Lahart Alicia Ed Ryan John Sayres Clayton Newell Eddyville John Ed Hollinrake Louilia Ronald Goode Blakesburg Bob Carr

Rebekah Officers to Be Installed Jan 24 Moravia

Moravia Rebekah Judge officers will be installed at the regular meeting Jan 24 with Mrs. Anita Winans and her installing staff of Moulton in charge. Elective officers include Noble Grand Mrs. Paul Cridlebaugh Vice Grand Mrs. Glen VanDorin secretary Mrs. Mattie Roland and treasurer Helen Lou Stocker. New appointive officers include Clara Trelan warden Mrs Frank Wilson conductor Mrs. Art Davis flag bearer Mrs. Leonard Palmer chaplain Mrs. Robert Foster inside guardian Mrs. Genevieve Morgan musician Mrs. Ivan Harsh instructor Mrs. Harold Hudgens right support to Noble Grand Mrs. Ray Charity left support to Noble Grand Mrs. Cecil Schrodt right support to Vice Grand and Mrs. Elsa Delong left support to Vice Grand.

Moravia Rebekah Anita Winans Moulton Noble Grand Paul Cridlebaugh Glen VanDorin Mattie Roland Helen Lou Stocker Clara, Trelan Frank Wilson Art Davis Leonard Palmer Robert Foster Guardian Genevieve Morgan Ivan Harsh Harold Hudgens Ray Charity Cecil Schrodt Vice Grand Elsa Delong

Local Residents Move to Farm Home East of Town

Mr and Mrs George Kinder of ot and Mrs Wm Gardner Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Terry Martin who recently returned to Moravia to make their home from Fremont Calif have moved to a farm home east of town Mrs Larry Pfannebecker oe Todd and Michael ek ae guests of her grandparents and Mrs Wm Gardier Friday.

George Kinder Wm. Gardner Terry Martin Moravia Fremont Calif Larry Pfannebecker Oe Todd Michael Ek Ae Wm. Gardier

Two Iowa Marines, Cross and Ahee, Headed for Viet Nam

S/Sgt John M Cross of Unionville left Hawaii January 4 1966 for Vietnam after eighteen years in the Army. His wife and two children plan to move to Des Moines. Marine privates Michael G Ahee of Unionville and Thomas E Penfield of Moravia graduated January 10 from Marine recruit depot in San Diego after eight weeks of intensified training. Both head to Camp Pendleton California for further combat and specialist training in their fields.

John M. Cross Martha Cross Perry Cross Hawaii Viet Nam Army Cross Unionville Michael G. Ahee Donald W. Ahee Route 1 Iowa Thomas 8. Penfield Lyle D. Penfield Moravia Marinevaca Recruit Depot San Diego Marine Corps Rhee Camp Pendleton Calif Penfield

Julie Judge Recovering From Heart Surgery

Julie Ann Judge daughter of Chris and Nancy Judge of Carlisle is recovering at University Hospital in Iowa City after heart surgery performed there January 10. Mr and Mrs Lee Benz visited with their granddaughter over the weekend and expect discharge this week.

Lee Benz Julie Ann Judge University Hospital Iowa City Julie Ann Chris and Nancy Judge Carlisle

Harsh Receives B.A. Degree at State College of Iowa

Richard William Harsh of Moravia completes a B A degree in fine arts at the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls holds January 26 1966 commencement. He is a former FBI employee and is married to Pauletta McKeehan of YonHanon City Tennessee. He will continue graduate work at Iowa.

State College of Town College Cedar Falls Towa Richard William Harsh Ivan Harsh Moravia Community School Harsh Federal Bureau of Investigation Columbia Tech Washington, D.C State College of Iowa Pauletta McKeehan Yohnnon City Tenn F.B.S Richard Cedar

Farmers to Request Conservation Plans in Appanoose County

Conservation plans prepared by the Appanoose County Soil Conservation District assist farmers under the 1966 Cropland Adjustment Program. 681 basic plans exist, tailored with SCS staff help to fit farm capability and land use, guiding field choices and long term CAP practices while coordinating with ASCS.

Soil Conservation District Clifford Walker Appanoose County Walker Soil| Conservation District ASCS

Thanks for kindness from Moravia lodge and friends

A message of gratitude from Gladsig EB. Pennington to W.S.CS. Moravia Rebekah Lodge 404 neighbors and Rev Coleman for cards letters and gifts during illness at Davis County hospital and after returning home. Pvt. Bob Burns of Ft Hood Texas arrived Saturday to visit relatives and friends after completing basic training.

W.s.cs Moravia Rebekah Lodge 404 Colemani Davis County Hospital Pvt Bob Burns Ft. Hood Texas

Fenton to Discuss Salary Schedules at SCA

Monday night January 24 at 7 30 p m S C A hosts Supt Fenton to discuss salary schedules and remedial work plus the poverty program The program features the vocal music department directed by Mrs Barber and the junior and senior girls triple trio performing I Enjoy Being A Girl and Wagon Wheels Attendance is judged by percentage with a banner prize for the winning class Students are urged to bring parents to boost attendance

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Frank Coxs Observe 58th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Cox quietly marked their 58th wedding anniversary at home in Moravia on January 18 They are parents of eight children Millie Brock of Albia Marie Angel Alice Easter Lucille Robinson Gordett Cox Bill Cox Carl Cox Russell and Mary Foster Ottumwa They have 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Mr Cox was a farmer and a sawmill operator before retiring.

Frank Cox Moravia Howard Brock Millie Albia Rex Angel Marie Orel Easter Alice Bill Robinson Lucille Burdett Bill Cox Carl Cox Russell Wayne Foster Mary Ottumwa Cox

Chairs Named for Appanoose Community Action Committee

A Centerville Employment Office meeting named seven subcommittee chairs for the Appanoose county community action program. Appointments include Paul Forney education, Guy Evans and Joe Lewis employment, Harold Holder professional, Inga Eddy health and home management, Rev Ben Degious housing, Ray Denman welfare, and Delmont Moffitt multi service. A. E. Hollingshead, new two county program director, outlined goals and grant funding.

Couny Community Action Committee Centerville Paul Forney Guy Evans Joe Lewis Harold Holder Inga Eddy Lee Benz Moravia Appanoose County Les Benz Arthur Streepy Cincinnati Delmont Moffitt Mystic Mary Jane Sweet

Legion Auxiliary to Serve O. E. 5 Dinner February 15

January meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary at the post scheme 13 members attended with Mrs. John Sharp presiding in the absence of president Mrs. Michael Koffman. It was voted to serve the Eastern Star dinner Feb. 15. Each member to send a birthday card to new national president Mrs. Opal Glynn on January 24. Thank you cards read from families remembered at Christmas. On program Mrs. Zell Callen spoke on Civil Defense and National security. Refreshments served by multiple members. February meeting at Mrs. Zell Callen’s home.

American Legion Auxiliary John Sharp Michael Koffman Eastern Star Opal Glynn Zell Callen Paul Cridlebaugh Maude Coffin Hazel Cooper Max McDonough Zell Calen

Church schedules of Methodist and allied congregations

A compact listing of Sunday and midweek schedules for Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel, Moravia Methodist, Evangelical United Brethren, Iconium Methodist, Unionville Baptist and related groups. Sermons labeled Moses or Christ appear at multiple churches. times cover Sunday School, morning worship, MYF, Bible study and youth activities. weekday events include prayer groups, vesper services, and study gatherings.

Grace Methodist Church Elton D. Coleman Fairview Keith Gladfalder Moses Christ Vennard Wesley Chapel Glenn Phillips Moravia Ron Woodward Faro Vennard College Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl Tisus Iconium Methodist Church Wayne Thompson Unionville Baptist Church Paul D. Lebb

Sharm Scheuerman to Headline Campus Christian Fellowship Talk

Sharm Scheuerman former basketball pro and Iowa coach will speak at Centerville Community College Campus Christian Fellowship meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m He will present a Fellowship of Christian Athletes film Scheuerman is now a businessman in Iowa City.

Sharm Scheuerman University of Iowa Campus Christian Fellowship Centerville Community College Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sharm Iowa City

FFA Meets Sets Plans For Banquet And Contests

The January 11 1966 FFA meeting called to order by President Russell Bettis reflected thirty four members present with new member Donnie Fetters joining from Corydon. Leaders discussed Evan Greene for the banquet, contest team selections, creed speaking nominees, parliamentary team lineup, welding contest participants, extemporary and public speakers, scrapbook duties, FFA week, a January 27 basketball game, and a summer trip postponed for next meeting.

FFA Russell Bettis Donnie Fetters Corydon Evan Greene Creed Karl Calhoun Tom Beal Mike Grinstead Richard Johnson Steven Sulser Chuck Moore Ronnie Self Ronald Sheldon George Brozovich Chester Gillian Larry Proctor Allan Clark Richard Clayed Galin Shelquist Gerald Hawk

WSWS January Meeting At EUB Church Theme Mission

The Women's Society of World Service met Friday at the EUB church for their January meeting. The theme was Our Glorious Task Mission. Mrs Ivan Shelquist led the business session with Mrs Zell Callen in charge of devotions The Key To Happiness and roll call with Evangel or Bible verses. World Service Day is Feb 13 and committees were named for the program. Mrs J E Ogden read the lesson with assistance from Mrs Cartisay Mrs Callen and Mabel Coulsop at Mrs Callen's home.

Women's Society of World Service E.U.B Ivan Shelquist Zell Callen Hap Piness J. E. Ogden Car Tisay Callen Mabel Coulsop

Rev Louis Valbrecht to speak at Methodist Men's meeting

Des Moines pastor Rev Louis Valbrecht of St Johns Lutheran Church will address the Methodist Men's Club on Thursday January 20 at 6 30 pm. Guests will include their wives and the Moravia Volunteer Fire Department and their wives.

Valbrocht Louis Valbrecht St. Johns Lutheran Church Des Moines Methodist Men’s Club Moravia

Tailoring Series Planned for Homemakers in Appanoose

A winter tailoring series for homemakers who completed the Cotton Dress Workshop or have basic sewing training will be held through the Appanoose Home Economics Extension Program. Mrs. Margaret Mordan will teach, session begins Jan 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the Agriculture Building with materials and patterns explained. Only thirty participants will be accepted. prep sign up ends January 25 at the Appanoose County Extension Office. The March workshop will include four all day sessions where members cut wool coats or suits and apply tailoring techniques.

Appanoose Home Economics Margaret Mordan Monroe County Appanoose County

Hamiltons Observe 64th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hamilton celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary with a cooperative dinner at their Moravia home on Thursday January 13. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Edd DeHail Mr. and Mrs. Dick DeHail Mr. and Mrs. Lavern DeHail Mr. and Mrs. Cowman DeHail and Mrs. Janet Breckenridge of Prairie City along with Rev. Elton Coleman as a dinner guest.

Homer Hamiltons Moravia Edd DeHail Dick DeHail Lavern DeHail Cowman DeHail Janet Breckenridge Prairie City Elton Coleman

Local social notes mention visits and events around Moravia

Local readers note visits and social happenings. Mrs. Olin Foster and Mrs. Carl Mericle, and other families share Friday and Sunday gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hall plan a 50th anniversary at Prairie City Methodist Church. Several relatives undergo hospital stays, surgeries, and care, including Larry Brooks’s mother Clara, Frank Paxston’s return home, and Bob McKinley’s recuperation after an injury.

Olin Foster Carl Mericle Olin Raymond Perry Paul Cross Centerville Eddie Hall Prairie City Albert Tubaugh Ben Jones Larry Brooks Clara Brooks Ottumwa Hospital Moravia Frank Paxston St. Joseph Hospital Henry Simmons Tracy Simmons Jerry Marshall Mt. Pleasant Eric Main Billy Main Robert Sutton Marysville Carl Burkland Sutton Northwest Missouri State Teachers College Elee Main Helma Tisue Jack McDonough Ralph McDonough Garnet Brain Osceola Jack MccDonough Janice McDonough Kansas City Kansas Max McDonoughs Loren Davis Hamilton Carl Tisue Glen VanDorin Vicki Bob Louis Baldwine Meredosia Ilinois Wayne McKinley Bob McKinley Rathbun Missouri Valley Hospital Bernard Longley Connie Delbert Mulloon Longley Florence Evans Fay Paxstoo Edna Horo Estul Wolvers

Philip Wright Enters Bible College at Omaha

Philip Wright son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Wright Sr Rt 1 Moravia entered Omaha Baptist Bible College in Omaha Nebraska He is the third from Unionville Iowa Baptist church to enter Baer s year He graduated Moravia high school in May 1965 as senior class president He plans more music study alongside a four year pastoral course.

Philip Wright Oliver Wright Moravia Omaha Baptist Bible College Omaha Nebr Phil Unionville, Iowa Baptist Church Bible College Baers Moravia High School

Herron and Beecroft Wed In Arizona

Mr and Mrs James Herron of Moravia announce the January 7 marriage of their daughter Mary Kathryn to John G Beecroft The ceremony was led by Dr Scherer at the First Methodist Chapel Phoenix Ariz The bride is a 1965 graduate of Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Her husband is a physical education instructor at Kenilworth elementary school They reside at 1217 N 3rd St Phoenix Ariz

James Herron Moravia Mary Kathryn John G. Beecroft Scherer First Methodist Phoenix Ariz Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Kenilworth St. Phoenix

Missionary Meet at Vera Moore Home in Chariton

Chariton River Missionary group gathered at Mrs. Vera Moore’s home on January 10 at 1 30 pm co hosted by Mrs. Phyl lis Dicks. Mrs. Mildred Wray president led the meeting Florence Martin presented the lesson That I May Speak roll call Bible verse mentioning speak Janice Moore offered a piano special Supper Tune. Officers reported quilt block project progress 200 blocks toward 8000. Refreshments were served and a thought on wisdom as knowledge tempered by tears closed the session.

Chariton River Missionary Vera Moore Phyllis Dicks Mildred Wray Florence Martin Janice Moore Isal Sulser

Extension Council Elects 19%6 Officers in Belair area

Joe Barbaglia Jr leads the Agricultural Extension Council with John Broshar Nadine Thomasson and W R Rush among officers. The eighteen member body meets monthly to review staff reports programs and bills funded by local taxes. The year closed with a county return of 852 dollars. Social notes mention several local dinner and birthday gatherings.

Agricultural Extension Council Joe Barbaglia, Jr Belair Township John Broshar Vermillion Nadine Thomasson Pleasant Township W. R. Rush Center Township County Extension Service

Moravia Girls Fall to Cambria-Corydon in Close Showdown

Moravia Mohawkettes rally in the second quarter but drop a 42 31 loss to Cambria-Corydon in girls action led by Rose Blumer 82 points and Shirley Helmick 9 Barbara Thomas 6 Vicki Renwick 7 boards Whiteley 20 for C-C and Rob erts Ai tied 60 55 in the boys game Cambria-Corydon winner Cobb 15 Harrington 20 rebounds 13 The teams set to meet Pella Christian Friday night at Pella

Moravia Cambria-Corydon C-C Mohawkettes Rose Blumer Shirley Helmick Barbara Thomas Vicki Renwick Whiteley Roberts Mohawks Phil Harrington Ronnie Ellison Harrington Cobb Pella Christian Pella

Moravia Mohankettes Defeat Clarke County Osceola 63 58

Moravia Mohankettes top Clarke County Osceola on their home court 63 58. Rose Blumer scores 38 for Osceola with Helmick 15 and Renwick 5. Osceola B team beats local freshmen while Kay Helmick leads with 15 for the locals.

Raymond Clarks Honored at Shower Saturday

Mr and Mrs Raymond Clark were honored at a shower at the Wendell Murdy home Saturday evening hosted by the Hilton Ladies Aid Mrs Murdy and Mrs T J Luse. Over fifty attended enjoyed games and a social evening. gifts were given and refreshments served. the day also marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Raymonds parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Clark who attended.

Raymond Clark Wendell Murdy Hilton Ladies Aid Raymonds Wayne Clark

Helping Neighbors Meet Tuesday at Cridlebaughs

The Helping Neighbors Club met Tuesday in January with Lavera Cridlebaugh. Eleven members and six guests attended a cooperative dinner. President Maggie Brown led the meeting, dues were paid, and new member Eva Starks was welcomed. Guests included Beily Cridlebaugh Paula Eva Starks Ora Powell Clarence Hunt and Alva Cridlebaugh. The next meeting is set for February 8 with Angie Stacjar.

Helping Neighbors Club Lavera Cridlebaugh Coop Maggie Brown Eva Starks Beily Cridlebaugh Paula Ora Powell Clarence Hunt Alva Cridlebaugh Angie Stacjar

Twin birth announcements in North Carolina families

Mr and Mrs Richard McDanel of Taylorsville expect twin sons born January 16. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Gaylord McDanel. In Moravia Mr and Mrs Terry Martin welcome an 8th year daughter born January 18 at St Joseph hospital Centerville named Melinda Renee. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Pete Banell and Mr and Mrs Max Martin.

Richard McDanel Taylorsville, N. C Gaylord McDanel Terry Martin Moravia St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Melinda Renee Pete Banell Rathbus Max Martin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Extension Council Rebekah Julie Judge Gladsig Pennington Fenton SCA Frank Coxs Community Action Comm Gary Adaims Kirksville Lloyd Brown Ethel Hamilton WSWS Hamiltons Chariton Mver Obumiwa Delmar Dowd Donald Dowd Mina Dowd Ina Miller MHS Moravia Mohankettes Clarke County Oceola Marsha Day Vickie Renwick Judy Cochran Linda Judge Loraine Gracey Linda McKenner Lloydene Ewaldsen Raymond Clarks Cridlebaughs
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