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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1959
Page
3
Snow filled east west roads with drifts halting most activities on Wednesday after dawn snowfall that began Tuesday. About 8 inches fell with high winds creating deep drifts, stopping mail routes and all school buses. rural roads remain impassable until winds ease while all local state highways stay open.
The soup supper planned for Friday evening by the 4-H clubs Taylorettes and Taylor Tollers has been cancelled and other plans are now being arranged.
The regular meeting of the W.S. CS. of Grace Methodist church has been postponed to Friday January 30 at the usual hour.
The CWF group of the First Christian church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Roe Ahee, president, in charge of the regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Marshall Perry led devotional, while Mrs. Maude Coltrain conducted the Paraguay and Argentina mission work lesson.
Appanoose County begins personal property assessments led by Merle D Smith for Moravia with about 200 rolls. Real estate assessments will occur next year. County and town assessors announced include Del Sprouse, Elmer Ferren of Centerville. Glen Morrison of Cincinnati, etc. Carlisle lists multiple names across towns. changes reflect state tax commission increases.
Regular monthly meeting of Methodist Men will be Thursday Jan 30 at 6 30 with Rev Merle Hill pastor of Williamsburg Methodist church as guest speaker He will show pictures from his Holy Lands tour This is a dinner meeting and all community children are invited Contact Rev Weldon Whitenack or Sylvan VanDorin to confirm attendance
Mrs John Stevens and Mr and Mrs Leslie Cook of Centerville called on Mabel and Bertha Coulson Sunday afternoon. Mr Stevens, longtime patient at Oakdale sanatorium, was moved Sunday to Sunnyslope sanatorium in Ottumwa.
Mrs. Roe Ahee fractured her right arm Monday after slipping on ice while walking to the bus stop. She received treatment in Albia, was placed in a cast, and was returned home to recuperate.
Mrs. Ruth Hammond submitted to major surgery at the Ottumwa hospital Wednesday. She is reported recovering satisfactorily. Her daughter Mrs. Edward King of Mt. Pleasant has been with her mother for several days last week. Her granddaughter Myrna Hammond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Hammond, has also been hospitalized with a heart condition.
Rev F A Richardson pastor Carl Van Zante Sunday School superintendent 10:00 a m Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a m Youth Sunday services with Youth Fellowship in charge 6:00 p m Youth Fellowship Jailopy Raid with devotional and fellowship to follow 7:30 p m Evening worship service sermon Religion Begins at Home Wednesday Jan 28 7:30 p m mid week Bible study and prayer meeting
The Nazarene church lists morning worship at 11:00 and evening services at 7:30 with a midweek Hour of Prayer and a cordial welcome. The First Christian Church led by Pastor Donald Plum holds Sunday school at 10:00 and communion at 11:00 with Wednesday quilting at Mrs Birdie Main's home.
A patient expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for gifts cards help and flowers received during hospital stay and after returning home.
Miss Donna Jean Cochran and Thomas E. Romanco wed at St. Peter’s in Lovilia in a 10 am ceremony officiated by Rev. George E. Snell. Attendees included family from Moravia Lovilia Des Moines Knoxville Centerville Plano Mystic and Moravia.
Superintendent A R Fenton invited about 50 people from the Moravia district to discuss a proposed new school building at the schoolhouse Thursday evening. Clifford Pratt the architect and A B Grimes from the State Department attended. A petition signed by 20 percent of last election voters is needed to call a bond election, with the next regular election set for March 9.
A nursery shower honoring Mrs. Fred DuVall was held Saturday evening at the Mrs. Warren Du Vall home. Hostesses were Mrs. Max Mc Donough, Mrs. Eldred Eaves and Mary and Jo DuVall. Mrs. Mc Donough and Mrs. Eaves led the games. Mrs. DuVall opened and displayed the gifts. refreshments of ribbon sandwiches, cocoa and mints were served by the hostesses and their mother.
Mr and Mrs Jess Gladfelder of Knoxville hosted the Sunshine club and families on Wednesday evening January 14 for a cooperative supper. Guests listed include Bert McKern Ray Harrisor Harley Tisue Lyndon McDenel Kenneth Gladfelder Judy Kay Gerald Hawk and others. The group will meet with Dela Nelanel February 4.
The Search Sew club held its January party at the Carl Van Zwite home Saturday evening. Hosts assisted by Mr and Mrs John Wilson. Rook was played at four tables with progressive prizes. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lute Hiatt.
A registration note indicates installation practice will run Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 on January 24. Volunteers and coordinators are invited to participate at the designated location.
The Moravia Band Mothers sponsor a Ming party on Saturday January 24 from seven to ten. A door prize will be given. Proceeds aid club activities and local events. The public is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Orville C Smith of Naples South Dakota will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday Jan 25 with an open house from 2 to 5 at the Naples Lutheran Church parlors All relatives and friends are cordially invited
Word was received of the death of Charles Robinson, 92, funeral held Monday at Cheyenne. Born and reared east of Moravia he suffered a broken hip weeks earlier. Survived by sons Arthur and qral, both of Cheyenne. uncle of Mrs Lizzie Gideon of Moravia and Virgil Robinson of Moulton.
George Boehnke, assistant state 4-H club leader, will meet leaders and workers in Appanoose County on Thursday night January 22 at 7 30 p.m. in the Agriculture Building. He will help organize funds for Safe Camp Grounds at Madrid to expand facilities used by Appanoose County 4-H'ers.
Wayne Caster of Grand Junction Colorado was injured in a head on collision between a car and a Continental Trailways bus on US 50 near Gunnison January 19. The bus driver, a veteran with 20 years service and over 2,000,000 miles, saw a car approaching on the wrong side and swung right but was struck. Two people died, six others were treated for minor injuries, and Caster suffered a knee injury and shock.
A large crowd attended the weekly church night at the Evangelical United Brethren church. A cooperative supper was prepared by Mrs. Ray Mc Cloud and Mrs. Harry Woodward. The program, directed by Mrs. F A Richardson and Mrs. M J Blackman, depicted the twelve months of the year with skits and songs, featuring youths and young adults. a youths fellowship meeting followed.
We thank everyone who helped during the illness and death of Vicki Hike. Gratitude for the cards visits and funds for the home and funeral day meal. Thanks for the memorial money which funded a scholarship in Vicki’s memory for teachers of the retarded. Roy and Ernestine Argo Dennis and Ge Paid
The Moravia and Udell girls and boys basketball conference tournament opens Monday at Udell with Moravia facing Cincinnati and Moulton, followed by other pairings through Wednesday finals and Friday consolation and finals. Boys standings show Moravia leading, with tight races across four teams as noted.
Legion auxiliary met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Jay Qehler for the January meeting with 14 members attending. Mrs. Gerald Morgan, president, presiding. Business included part remodeling costs, a new partition, and plans for kitchen remodeling and basement painting. Officers and speakers covered legislation and National Defense.
Members of the E TC club gathered Thursday at Mrs Grace Ahee s home roll call prompted ideas to improve home safety Mrs Ahee led contests and door prize went to Mrs R R Pellington Refreshments including jello salad crackers cheese spread potato chips mints and coffee were served by the hostess Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward and children of Colfax and Mrs George Woodward and son Danny of Hubbard Ohio visited Saturday with Mrs O G Woodward They later enjoyed an oyster supper at Frank Woodward s home
The Rainbow Girls will hold a public installation on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. January 25. Friends warmly invited to attend.
Mrs. Luvada Adams Peck suffered a broken leg after a fall on Saturday Jan 10. She was taken to St. Joseph hospital, then transported to Iowa City by ambulance where her daughter Effie Hammond remained with her. Cast placed. she returned home Friday. She previously had a 1955 stroke and a 1956 hip fracture. she lives with son-in-law Frank Hammond and daughter Effie at 402 S Ran som Ottumwa Iowa.
A food sale hosted by Nadine and George at their store takes place Saturday January 31 at 1 00 PM sponsored by the Methodist church choir. Proceeds support church programs and community needs.
James McCord son of Mr and Mrs Edward McCord has entered service under the six month plan. His address listed as Ret James C McCord BR 17527716 Oo B 1st Bn Yud Training Regt Basic Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
George McCannon and family win Appanoose County Outstanding Farmer honors in a judging by a chamber of commerce and animal industry group. They receive a plaque and advance to the state Cedar Rapids contest. seven farmers were named in this year’s award. They live west of Morning on a self-owned farm totaling 64 acres with son Dale, 8, and a daughter, 2.
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