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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1965
Page
3
Farmers must file 1964 wool and lamb marketings by January 31 1965 with Feb 1 1965 as the effective deadline since Jan 31 falls on a Sunday. The 1964 marketing year ended December 31 1964 with payments expected to begin in April for wool and lamb marketings.
Ralph Megrew 60 of Arlington Washington died Tuesday after a stroke. Born in Adair County Missouri he moved to Mystic as a youth and grew to manhood. Survived by wife sister Rowena McFatridge Moravia brother Robert Megrew Creston and four brothers preceded in death by parents. Funeral services will be Saturday in Arlington.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Leg Hiatt's home with 12 members present. Mrs. Lester Brain presided in the president’s absence. Reports from secretary and treasurer were given and committee chairs spoke. Mrs. Ernest Kincade discussed national security and civil defense. Refreshments included jello salad crackers and coffee served by several members.
John Wilson was elected president of the Moravia Booster club at a Thursday dinner meeting at the Teonium Methodist church. Officers include Lee Benz as vice president Max McDonough as secretary and Mrs. Lee Benz as treasurer. A. R. Fenton Dick Armstrong Gary Charity and Jim Schupp named for arrangements and ticket sales.
The National Farmers Organization held its monthly meeting on Monday Jan 18 at the Centerville Community Center to elect officers for the year. Elected were Richard Ogden president E O Cormeny vice president Mrs Cormeny secretary treasurer Howard Burkland trustee Raymond Stickler district representative. Mests Board members listed with alternates Amna Burkland publicity chairman. A zone meeting is set for Jan 25 at 8 p m at the Center with coffee and cookies served by Mrs Donald Simmons and Mrs Lester McCoy.
Karen Boyer and James F. Gosnell Jr exchanged marriage vows at Unionville Baptist Church on December 31 1964 at 6 30 pm Rev Fay Garner officiated The bride wore a white satin gown with pearl crown veil and pink roses on a white Bible The groom is Ottumwa bound and the ceremony drew about 125 guests from several towns including Centerville Ottumwa Mystic and Oskaloosa The reception followed with a four tier cake and a powder blue dress for the bride’s change of attire
Moravia girls beat Fremont 42 to 28 while the Moravia boys toppled Fremont 74 to 50. Rose Blumer led Moravia with 19 points. Betty Blumer 12. Diane Judge 25 for Fremont. Moravia’s next game is at Moulton Tuesday.
Joe Gabby announces that Joe Wilson is hired as a licensed real estate salesman at the Continental hotel office. The firm lists several farms and town properties for sale while the Wilsons will reside on their northeast Unionville farm in Iowa.
Mrs Gabe Johnson and Gomer Stocker learned Sunday of the death of sister Mrs George Johnson of West Des Moines formerly Doris Stocker Johnson. She leaves five children two sisters Iva Locke of Woodward and Mrs Gabe Johnson of Moravia and a brother Gomer Stocker of Moravia. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday in Des Moines.
4 H girls set a second training school for clothing project leaders on January 22. The event runs from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m in the new Agriculture Building meeting room. Mrs Eddy leads on teaching clothing care selecting accessories and clothing buymanship using illustrative materials available for loan to clubs. Organization leaders and committee members are invited.
Sgt Robert D Johnson returned to the United States after 18 months stationed in Spain and has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson and other relatives in the vicinity. He plans to go to Duluth, Hips, after completing his visit.
A heartfelt thanks from Mrs James Calioun expresses gratitude to relatives friends and hospital staff including Monroe County Hospital and Dr Richter for care during recent hospitalization. Special appreciation goes to Rev Ogden and Rev Coleman for visits and prayers.
A ground hog supper will be held at the church on Saturday evening with ground hog and pancakes served. Coffee will be available from 5 30 pm. Mrs Viella Abbderson and Mr Mrs Max McVoy attended Sunday moon callors of Mr and Mrs Alpert Tubaugh.
Local churches list upcoming services each evening through the week with morning worship and Sunday School. Rev J A Ogden and Rev L B Deedrick lead sessions at the Evangelical United Brethren and Iconium Methodist Churches, with additional activities including Bible study and prayer meetings and catechism.
Rev L B Deedrick continues a weeklong series at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with daily 7 30 p m services except Saturday. The closing service is Sunday at 7 36 p m. Each evening includes a short message on The Wonders of God 39 s Creation. Public invitation extended to attend.
Mrs. Fred Dotson thanks friends and neighbors for letters and cards received during her illness, expressing deep appreciation for their support and encouragement.
The message expresses gratitude for letters, cards, visits, and other kindnesses from friends and neighbors. Special thanks are given to Mrs Hayward, Rev Culvitan, and Rev Ogiden for their support during this time.
Joyce E. Roberts named Moravia Community School's 1965 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow after top score on a December 1 homemaking exam. State and national honors follow, with escalating scholarships up to 5000 for All-American winner and trips to Williamsburg and New York.
Mohawkettes beat Cambria Corydon 80 to 46 as Rose Blumer scored 19 players led by Dianne Judge with 23 and Betty Blumer 16. Lora Sharp had 23 for C-C. Elaine Harrington, Vickie Renwick and Sharon Wilson stopped the tall front line. In the second game Cambria Corydon Falcons won 55-45 with Harvey scoring 21.
The message thanks friends, relatives, and the community for Dow ers, food, and sympathy. Special thanks go to Dr. Orelup, Dr. Avera, Rev. Coleman, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Geyer for their sympathy and help. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. John Zajec and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zajec Jr. and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dean Witt of Moravia Iowa announce the birth of a son Rodney Dean Witt January 15 1965 at St Josephs hospital Centerville weighing nine pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner Moravia and Mr Ernest Witt Rockford Great grandparents listed.
Guy L. Evans of Centerville's employment service announces an 18 week farm hand training program starting February 22, 1965 near Des Moines Iowa. Under the Manpower Development and Training Act qualified applicants may receive allowances with preference to heads of households and married applicants. Reading and writing are required and applications should be made at the Centerville office, open weekdays 8 to 12 and 1 to 5.
Mrs Emma Hayward was brought to her daughters Mrs Art Fox and Mr Fox Friday from Monroe County Hospital at Albia where she had been a patient for several weeks.
Creston residents visit relatives and attend funerals in Knoxville Des Moines Ames and Centerville. Local events include church suppers and a Father Son Banquet at Grace Methodist Church Moravia with 75 attendees and FCA film showing.
The 10th Annual Meeting of the Farm Service Company drew over 250 attendees in subzero weather. Kenneth Hinton reported $10,462 in dividends and new financial stability while John A. Wilson outlined the year’s operating expenses and payroll. A Hi Clearance crop sprayer service will operate across three counties with new staff in training. Trustees Powell, Hoover, Chesar, Tharp and others were elected to the board. retiring were Haines and Anderson. The twelve-member board will meet January 25 to elect officers and finalize plans as sales near half a million for 1965.
Mrs J H Sutter Francis and Ray Sykee thank dear relatives church friends and all who sent sympathy cards and letters after the loss of a husband father and grandfather God bless you from Saskatchewan Canada and grandchildren
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindnesses shown during sickness and hospital time. A gathering at the ig augiral Ball in Des Moines Friday night featured Mr. and Mrs. Paul wlevenghs, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hersh, and Huby Daves.
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