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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
4
Moravia boys edged Fremont 69 62 after a tight contest with a late burst led by Chuck Van Zante and DeWayne Robinson. Jim Morrison topped Moravia with 24 points while Van Zante added 15 and Robinson 14 as Moravia improved their tally ahead of next Tuesday’s Seymour clash.
A bridal shower honoring Norma Lee Gladfelder was held Saturday evening at the Fairview church Community Center. Hosts and hostesses listed include Mrs. Robert Foster Mrs Versal Easter Mrs George McCannon Mrs Kenny Brown Mrs Lee Benz Mrs Olin Foster Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder Mrs Kermit Gladfelder Miss Gladfelder and Robert Charles Cook of Dexter. Wedding day listed as Sunday February 2.
Roy Matherly came home to Des Moines on Monday after major surgery at the Veterans Hospital. He is recuperating and listed as stable with family awaiting further recovery milestones.
Mrs Elbert Moore, hospitalized in Ottumwa for a week, will undergo major surgery Thursday morning at the Ottumwa hospital.
Moravia girls basketball beats Corydon 92 76 at Corydon to improve to 14 1 behind strong scoring from Nancy Mosley 40 Rose Blumber 27 and Betty Blumer 15 while Corydon girls balanced with 31 28 17. Moravia boys fall 83 58 as Jim Morrison leads with 19 points and VanZante 12 with others adding 8 7.
Moravia boys won 30 28 with Phil Harrington scoring the final basket with six seconds left totaling 16 points. Rick Rhee and Butch Martin added notable contributions. In the girls game Mary Jo Wilson and Sharon Gage led scoring with Wilson 12 and Gage 21 as the team edged 43 42 with a late free throw.
Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward and Georg spent Thursday evening at the Glen Overturf home where Mrs Ronald Overturf baked and decorated a surprise birthday cake for Georgie.
Farmers expecting to place oats grain sorghum and sedyeabeang produced in 1968 under price support loans or purchase agreements have a short time until the deadline. Joe A Beer County ASC chairman urges early applications to avoid delays near the deadline. Inspections and sample testing for stored grain may take several days, with warehouse storage slightly faster. All forms must be completed so funds are disbursed no later than February 17.
The second lesson of the adult farmer class convenes Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the vocational agriculture room. County extension director Dale Ahling and cooperator staff will discuss 1963 demonstration plots, fertilizer rates, stand levels, soil insecticides, and related demonstrations with slides and data. Coffee and donuts will be served after the meeting.
The Thursday event titled Basically Yours ends a series with the final meeting. It will be held at the high school on Thursday Jan 28 at 7 90. The lesson focuses on accessories to accent personality and homemade refreshents of coffee and snacks are planned for the social hour.
Nellie Argo and Richard Coltrain wed in a Sunday afternoon double ring ceremony at Evangelical United Brethren church Moravia before about 800 guests. Bride wore taffeta gown with Chantilly lace and pearl crown. groom wore dark suit. Attendants, reception, gifts, and plans to reside in Centerville noted. couple to work and live in Centerville.
The Moravia Farm Service Co. held its annual stockholders meeting at the Moravia community building. President Roy Ellison announced major fertilizer facility expansion, new loading equipment, a supplemental nitrogen program, and staff upgrades to handle rising sales. Reelected directors were Eldon Sutter, Roy Himelick, Kenneth Hinton, and Don Payne. Forrest Rudd is president with Turner and Hinton in officer roles.
The American Legion auxiliary met Tuesday evening with 18 members and guest Martha Barrow. Hostesses were Mrs. McDonough and Mrs. Harold Barton. President Mrs. Clarence Johnson presided. secretary Mrs. Clifford Paxston kept minutes. A note from Bertha Manley thanked the unit for a Christmas box. The group approved a subscription to Star magazine for Moravia High School and heard reports from Des Moines mid year conference. Paxston and McDonough spoke on legislation urging letters to lawmakers. After refreshments, Mrs. Harold Burton led a hymn.
Sharon O Conner is advanced to deputy clerk in the Clerk of Court office by Gloria Cortesio. She replaces Rosemary Guazi who resigned at the start of the year. Carolyn Foster of Centerville Route One has been employed as clerk in the 68 district.
A grateful message thanks everyone for cards while in hospital and for kind deeds to the family. Appreciation goes to the Fairview Sunday school class for the sift.
High school basketball sectional pairings announced. Moravia girls host first round against Mount Union Udell on Feb 15 at 7 30 pm with potential moves to Russell Feb 18 and Osceola Feb 21. Boys draw a bye and will face the Twin Cedars Morman Trail winner Feb 10 at Chariton.
Edith Evva Cloud age 68 of Moravia died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday January 13 at a Centerville area home. Born December 29 1895 in Dean Iowa she married Campbell Cloud on April 11 1928 in Centerville. She leaves husband two daughters Mrs Richard Cloud Centerville and Mrs Albert Padovich Jr Davenport five grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were January 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Miller Wehrle funeral home Centerville with Rev Elton Coleman. Burial in Dale cemetery north of Centerville.
Word reaching readers states Del Donahoo had surgery at KU Medical Center Kansas City on Friday January 1. He is reported progressing satisfactorily after a ruptured disc in his back. WDAF aired a Conversation program devoted to Dell Sunday morning. His hospital room is 3180 at the hospital on 39th and Rainbow, Kansas City, with home address 7716 West 97th Overland Park.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Grace Methodist Church for a regular meeting. Hostesses for the 1 30 p.m. dessert luncheon were Mrs Elton Coleman and Mrs Richard Tubaugh. Mrs D E Bishop led the worship service in Mrs John Veach's absence. Mrs Lula R Tillmont directed the lesson. A preview of the 25th anniversary was given and plans were made for the MYF district meeting on February 9 with Mrs Karl Tuttle directing the business session.
The Women's Christian Fellowship of the Christian church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Maude Coltrain as hostess. Mrs Melissa Felton led the opening service and worship. Mrs M A Perry and Miss Clara Irelan led the India lesson. The service closed with the fellowship benediction.
Nurses from Appanoose and Monroe counties will attend a county representation meeting in Fairfield Tuesday night to plan a package series of cardiac patient care programs. The event, sponsored by the Southeastern Division of the Iowa Heart Association, aims to prepare programs for nurses across 14 counties covering heart attack stroke congestive heart failure and other cardiac ailments. Arrangements are led by Mrs. Mary Swanson Des Moines program director. Mrs. Bettie McKenna North English chair of the Iowa Heart Association nursing committee. and Mrs. Violet Lundquist Mount Pleasant director of the division.
A closing out sale of the Farrie E. Norton estate will be held Saturday February 8 at the farm 2 1/2 miles northwest of Moravia. On Thursday February 6 a sale of 120 acre farm livestock feed and machinery of the Fred Argo estate will be conducted 8 miles northwest of Moravia.
The S.C.A. sets a regular meeting for January 27 with Hillsboro senator Dewey Phelps presenting films on his Russia and Europe trip. Fenton discusses the proposed building project, attendees may ask questions, music by the department, and refreshments will be served.
Union notes a correction: last week misstated the Band Mothers club debt. The correct balance to date is 450 dollars.
The relatives of Ella Platt thank friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards and acts of kindness during their bereavement Your kindness will be remembered Mr and Mrs T E Campbell and their dinner guest Miss Eleanor Miller of Tong City visited Mr and Mrs Carl Coffin at Promise City Sunday afternoon.
Ruth Tucker announced county field assessors for this year. Names include Centerville John Turner Ker mit Kincade Cincinnati Exline Caldwell Pleasant Jerry Bowen Moravia Taylor Norman Ward Moulton Washington Welle twp Rosa Fox Mystic Numa Rathbun Karl Brunow Udell Corp Unionville Corp Udell twp Loral Bryant Lincoln twp Franklin twp Wm Hefner Seymour Independence Chariton Keith Lain Douglas Sharon Kermit Stricker Walnut Bellair Paul McCord Johns Plano Roger Wells Vermillion Roy Livengood. Real estate figures from a professional appraisal firm will be used next year for real estate taxes.
President Johnson's budget totaling 97.9 billion requests 19.5 million for Town dams with 1.75 million earmarked for Rathbun dam construction. Army Engineers plan contracts once Congress approves the appropriation and target completion is set for 1986.
The Republican Women's Organization will hold a meeting at Moravia on Monday evening January 27 at the home of Mrs. Art Fox. County program chairman Mrs. Doyle Anderson will lead the program. All Republican women in the community are invited.
Roy Matberly expresses gratitude for cards letters and calls during his stay at the veterans hospital and after returning home. He thanks all for the support and says it will be long remembered.
Gary Allen son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Allen departed Tuesday for Ft Leonard Wood Missouri to begin basic training under the Centerville National Guard program. He expects to proceed to Ft Knox Kentucky for further training after.
Mr and Mrs Dean Jamies of Albia welcome daughter Debra Ruth born January 20 at Monroe County Hospital weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces with sister Diane. Elaine Shepard is former Mrs James Jamies. Grandparents Sam Shepard Clarence James. great grandparents Moravia and Atbia. Also Mr and Mrs Jerry Mai and children stayed with Erec Main family in Albia. James Wilson family greet son born January 22 with grandparents Frank Wilson and Mahin of Albia. Di Anne Marie Hiatt born January 16 in San Diego to Carl R Hiatt and wife. grandparents Zenith Hiatt Moravia and Harold Schnglling.
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