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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1968

Page

3

Mary J Mullins Wins 1968 Betty Crocker Homemaker Award

Moravian School student Mary J Mullins ranked first in a written homemaking exam December 5 earning the 1968 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow title. She stands in contention for state and national scholarships up to $5,000 and a silver charm, with future steps including a state honor tour and potential national prize upgrades to $5,000.

Moravian Mary J. Mullins Betty Crocker General 3 Mary Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc District of Columbia Washington, D.C Colonial Williamsburg Minneapolis Tommorrow

Farm service employees attend meeting at Peoria

Newt Long, Loren McGee, Earl Ritter and John Wilson of Moravia Farm Service Company will attend the 1968 Petroleum Sales Congress of FS Services, Inc. on Wednesday Jan 24 at the Med temple Shrine Mosque Peoria. Melvin E Sims FS C H er and E V Moyenson will speak. evening banquet and entertainment planned.

Farm Service Peoria Newt Long Loren McGee Earl Ritter John Wilson Moravia Farm Service Company Petroleum Sales Congress FS Services, Inc Mohammed Temple Shrine Mosque Sinois Melvin E. Sims FS. C. H. Er OK General Manager E. V. ™Oyenson Opers- 2

Local Birthday Dinner Gatherings Across Town

Mr and Mrs Carl Tisue of Wayne Gary and Alan hosted a Sunday dinner for Carl Tisue’s birthday with Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue. Leonard Palmer visited D W Humphreys in Kirksville MO then stopped at the Claron Mun Eldred Palmer homes in Green Top MO. Glen Van Dorin received visits from Mrs Van Dorin Vicki and Bob and from Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt Sunday afternoon. Tom Shrader of Burlington joined the Hiatt family for supper and overnight with the Carsons Merkle. the Shraders also visited Glen Van Dorin in Iowa City. Carl Tisue and family later met Clifford Tisue of Des Moines at Maple Buffet in Knoxville Saturday for birthdays of Clifford and Carl. Elsie Long hosted dinner guests Sunday including Theo Miller Loyd Carter and Harry Woodward.

Carl Tisue Wayne Gary Alan Roy Argo Grant Tadlock Harley Tisue Leonard Palmer D. W. Humphreys Kirksville Claron Mun Eldred Palmer Greentop Glen van Clifford Tisue Des Moines Knoxville Clifford Carl Elsie Long Theo Miller Loyd Carter Harry Woodward Hattie McCloud D. W. Homerin Albia Homerings Florida Mina Dowd Martha Sue Luther Caster Jones Nursing Home Moravia St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Luther Caster Jr Monroe Walter Scott George Kinder Ottumwa Wm. Gardner Clarence Caster E. C. Caster Darrell Caster Mearl Walter Genevie Kaling Bessie Donovan Maggie Faber Ruben Faber Don Klampe Jack Lewis Harold Kimberling Dean Hough Florence Hiner Ruby Cloyed Paul Miller Ina Miller John Johnson Laura Dowd Delmar Dowd Bill Woodward Natalie Harley Woodwards Marshalltown Woodward Tom Robb Birdie Main Osa Brown Glen Fowler

Clark sends a change of address and service note

Clark returned to California January 6 after a 10 day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Clark. Army Specialist Four Roger A Mullins son of Mr and Mrs C P Mullins of Rural Route 3 Moravia now assigned to the Range Division of 63 U S Army Armor Center at Ft Knox Ky was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. The 1966 Moravia Community High School graduate enlisted in July 1966 and completed basic training at Ft Bliss Texas.

Clark Calfornia Wayne Clark Alen W. Clark USS Galveston FPO San Francisco Calif Ais Roger A. Mullins C. P. Mullins Moravia Division of 63 U.S. Army Armor Center Ft Knox Moravia Community High School Army Ft. Blige Texas

Moravia Junior High Teams Sweep Moulton and Albia

Moravia junior high girls won 46 34 over Moulton with Jean Ann Rouse scoring 20, Debra Hopkins 12, and Vicki Van Dorin 12. In the boys game Moravia beat Moulton 63 28 led by Gary Greene 19 and Donald Argo 13. A Wednesday scrimmage vs Albia freshmen had girls win 46 18 with Hopkins 13. Richard Pauley is junior high coach.

JR. High Moulton Albia Moravia Jean Ann Rouse Vicki van Dorin Debra Hopkins Moravia Gary Greene Donald Argo Albia Richard Pauley

Lt Robert Glenn Speaks At SCA Meet Monday

The SCA held its regular meeting with president Mrs Imogene Tisue presiding. Rev T D Hersey gave the invocation. A clarinet trio performed and the Junior class won the attendance award. Lt Robert Glenn of the Iowa Highway Patrol spoke and presented the film Every Hour Every Day about patrol life and duties.

SCA Imogene Tisue T. D. Hersey Nicky Dicks Bobby Whitehead John Curtis Robert Glenn Iowa Highway Patrol Highway Patrol

Open House Planned For McCord Manor

McCord Manor, a new 96 bed home in Albia, plans Open House Saturday and Sunday January 27 and 28. Hours Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Albia home sits atop Highway 44 east of Highway 60.

McCord Manor Albia

Rebekah Lodge Initiates Mrs Ashby at Centerville

Friday evening twelve Moravia Rebekah lodge members traveled to Centerville for a regular meeting of Anna Rebekah lodge. During the meeting Centerville degree staff initiated Mrs Ray mond Ashby as a Moravia member with Genevieve Morgan as guest musician and Bette Van Dorin as guest soloist.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Centerville Anna Rebekah Lodge Raymond Ashby Moravia Lodge Genevieve Morgan Bette V van Dorin Ivan Harsh Helen Lou Stocker Clara Irelan Cecil Schrodt Mildred Bishop Frank Wilson Leonard Palmer Harold Hudgens Roscoe Pennington Lee Benz Ashby Morgan VanDorin

Center Activities Spur Plans For Classes And Workshops

Neighborhood Center staff from Albia Melrose Mystic Moulton Centerville and Moravia met in the Legion hall with Margaret Morlan and Inga Eddy to discuss upcoming offerings. Food stamp lessons clothing and furniture refinishing workshops and a March clothing workshop are planned if enough interest is shown. Junior activities include crafts for teens preschool time and a birthday party on January 25 with invites for friends.

Legion Hall Margaret Morlan Albia Inga Eddy Centerville Melrose Mystic Moulton Moravia E.ulb Lockman Kelley

Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers in Moravia Meeting

Mrs. Jennie Cox district deputy president and Mystic installing staff attended the Moravia Rebekah lodge meeting Monday evening and installed new officers for the next term. Elective officers named were Helen Lou Stocker Noble Grand Harold Hudgens Vice Grand Ivan Harsh secretary and Lee Benz treasurer.

Jennie Cox Mystic Moravia Rebekah Lodge Glen van Dorin Noble Grand Helen Lou Stocker Harold Hudgens Ivan Harsh Lee Benz Leonard Palmer Frank Wilson Clara Irelan Guardian Bill Gardner R. R. Pennington Paul Cridlebaugh van Dorin Cox Centerville Mystic Lodges

Funeral set for Eldora Bates 35 in Albia

Funeral services for Mrs Eldora Bates 35 will be held Thursday at 2 p m from Turner Funeral Home with Rev E J Strong officiating. She was born July 7 1932 and found dead January 23 at her Albia home from an apparent self inflicted death. She is survived by her husband Richard Bates six children two brothers six sisters and other relatives. Interment in Moravia cemetery.

Eldora Bates Turner Funeral Home E. J. Strong Bates William and Fancheon Kingery Milleman Albia Richard Bates Fancheon Millemon Lillie Leota Billy Frankie Jackie Mike Ralph Norfolk James Des Moines Alice Simmons Moravia Mary Berry Trenton Maxine Wright Cincinnati Twyla Hill Ottumwa Daisy Simmons Bussey Lillian Ocker

Salem Notes From Hazel Heilyer Residents Gather At Local Homes

Community round up of visits and gatherings around Iconium with Lloyd Brown and Whitehead families, Edward McCord and Jennings households listed. Obituary announces death of George Argo of Iconium, longtime Arizona winter resident, survived by wife Tude, Eckert, Kathryn Molyneux, sister and brothers from Ottumwa and Iconium.

Lloyd Brown Floyd Crabtree Clarence Whitehead Bobby Lyle Cloyd Moravia Susan Crabtree Charles Jennings Haverhill Robert Jennings Truxton Dicks Dell Hazel Hellyer Edward Haver Julie Centerville Clarence Ballanger Terri Glen Edward McCord Albia Floyd Miler Kellogg Clarence George Argo Phoenix Arizona Argo Iconium Vicility Iconium Tude Eckert Ariz Kathryn Molyneux New York City Jake Firkins Iconius Ned Ottunwa Denny James Eugene

Lockman Family Share Sunday Dinner With Friends

Mr and Mrs Bil Lockman and their girls and Mr and Mrs Raymond Lockman were Sunday dinner guests with Mr and Mrs Joe Souith.

Bil Lockman Raymond Lockman Joe Souith

Local Church Schedules and Study Sessions Listed

Cane Directory shows listing for Church of the Nazarene with Rev E J Strang and Frank Woodward, Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11, NYPS and Juniors at 7, evangelistic sermon at 7:45, but 7:30 Wednesday prayer. First Christian Church lists Lois Fowler superintendent, 9:20 Sunday School and Communion, and Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev L B Deedrick and Carl Tisuc Sunday School at 10, worship at 11, evening service 7:30, plus YF Bible study and chart lessons on kingdoms and church to be completed. Wednesday 7:30 Bible study and prayer meeting noted.

Church of the Nazarene E. J. Strang Frank Woodward First Christian Church Lois Fowler Aid Birdie Main Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church L. B. Deedrick Carl Tisuc Y.F

Moravia Methodist Churches Announce Services and Youth Meeting

Multiple Moravia area churches list worship times Sunday school and services. Town Methodist Services to Youth event set Sunday 4 5 pm at Grace Methodist church with district meeting to follow. all interested invited.

Udell Helping Neighbors Club Meets at Cridlebaugh Home

The Udell Helping Neighbors Club gathered at Betty Cridlebaugh's home on Wednesday January 17 for a co op noon meal and a business session led by president Ruby Hedgecock. Members paid dues, name draws for mystery friends, hostess months chosen, and a slide show by Angie Stajear highlighted travel scenes. Guests included Stella Burton, Paw Cridlebaugh, Ross Starks, and Wayne McDanel. Next meeting set for February 21 with Angie Stajear and a "telephone or door embarrassment" call list.

Udell Helping Neighbors Club Betty Cridlebaugh Ruby Hedgecock Angie Stajear Southwest Mexico Europe Mildred Stella Burton Centerville Paw Cridlebaugh Ross Starks Wayne McDanel

Mrs. Taylor Breaks Wrist in School Gym Fall

Mrs. Vina Taylor, a fourth grade teacher, fractured her left wrist in a gymnasium fall on Wednesday. She spent a night at Monroe County Hospital in Albia, had the bone set, and was placed in a four cast before returning to teaching duties the following Monday.

Vina Taylor Menroe County Hospital Albia Taylor

Sunday Visits Include Kalvig Donovan Donovah and Faber

Sunday afternoon visitors were Genevie Kalvig and Bessie Donovan with Mr and Mrs Junior Donovan and Cindy, and Mr and Mrs Mike Donovan with Mr and Mrs Dallas Faber and Nadine and Norma Lee. Vanesse Luog spent Thursday evening with Linda and Marsha Wilson.

Genevie Kalvig Bessie Donovan Junior Donovan Cindy Mike Donovah Dallas Faber Nadine Norma Lee Vanesse Luog Linda Marsha Wilson

Dates Set For 1968 Grain Program Signups In Apanoose County

Dale Jones, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, announced signup dates for the 1968 feed grain and wheat programs in Apanoose County. Signups run February 5 through March 15. Farmers file applications to indicate program intentions and participation levels. feed grain offers diversion and price support payments plus loans, while wheat provides price support loans and marketing certificates but no diversion payments. Timeliness urged to avoid missing the six week window.

Appanoose County Dale Jones Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee

Moravia Teams Sweep Blakesburg in Basketball Dramatic Wins

Moravia girls dominated from the start winning 62-26 as Shirley Helmick scored 26. Moravia boys edged Blakesburg 57-54 with Rodney Purdum totaling 22 points and 20 rebounds. Blakesburg standout Maxine Fisher had 17 points for the girls. Willie Chidester led the Blakesburg boys with 24 points and 23 rebounds.

Moravia Blakesburg Shirley Helmick Janet Rhee Maxine Fisher Mohawks Rodney Purdum Willie Chidester

Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club Holds January Meeting at Ballanger Home

The Tay lor-Ettes 4 H club met at Janice Ballanger s home with 16 members attending. Barbara Coltrain led the opening, minutes were read, materials for the year were distributed, and refreshments were provided by Janice and her mother. The next gathering is set for February 15 at Dana Burkeland s home. Joyce Stocker served as reporter.

Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club Janice Ballanger Barbara Coltrain Janice Dana Burkeland

ETC Club Meeting At Wilson Home

The ETC club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Wilson’s home with Mrs. Theo Miller presiding. Mrs. Harry Woodward led entertainment and prize winners were Mrs. Frank Lathen high and Mrs. Grace Main low. door prize went to Mrs. Blanche Kincade. Date cake and coffee were served.

E.T.C. Club Frank Wilson Theo Miller Harry Woodward Frank Lathen Grace Main Blanche Kincade

Woodward Attends Nursing School Conference in Iowa City

Mrs. William Woodward attended a three day Conference of School Nursing and the Promotion of Health January 18 19 and 20 at the Iowa Memorial Union Michigan room University of Iowa Iowa City under sponsorship of the State Department of Public Instruction. Faculty included Anne Gough Faye Cleary Richard Manott Will Monahee Charles Meyers Shirley Weith and Pearl Zemlicka. Topics covered included the challenge of school nursery teaching learning machines school administration and personnel relations techniques of health counseling essential elements of a school health program. Also notes Mr and Mrs RK Wilson of Centerville visited Mrs Ruby Cloyed Sunday evening.

William Woodward Iowa Memorial Union Michigan University of Iowa Iowa City State Department of Public Instruction Anne Gough Denver Colo Faye Cleary Des Moines Richard Manott Iowa State University Ames William Monahee Charles Meyers Johnson County Child Welfare Shirley Weith

G D Argo Rites Held In Arizona

George D Argo died January 15 1968 in Phoenix Arizona born Iconium Iowa August 4 189 moving to Arizona in 1958 He served as Clerk of Court Appanoose County and was active in the American Legion Survived by his wife Eckert son Kathryn Molyneux and several siblings Services were held January 18 at Grimshaw's Bethany Chapel Phoenix with burial at Green Acres Memorial Gardens

George D. Argo Phoenix Ariz Iconium Iowa Arizona Argo Highland Park College American Legion Moravia Appanoose County Eaghler First National Bank Centerville Tude Argo Eckert H. Argo Kathryn Molyneux Pelham N. Y Ned L Ottumwa Harry P James Eugene Vera Firkins Grimshaw Bethany Chapel Vernon W. Bradley Green Acres Memorial Gardens Phoen

Mosleys Sell Farm Near Moravia to Ohio Family

Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley sold their 360 acre farm northwest of Moravia to the Merley Praters of Eaton Ohio. The Praters have three teenage children and will take possession March 1.

Andrew Mosley Moravia Merley. Praters Eaton Ohio Praters

Social Roundup of Albia Families and Visitors

Mrs Hattie McCloud returns from Florida visit with her daughter in Albia while the Homerings vacationed there. Many local families host relatives and friends, including Caster, Walter, Dowd, Kaling, Faber, and Sawvel households, with several weekend visits, dinners, and church or town events noted across Ottumwa and Eddyville.

Local Lads Pin First Defeat On Moulton Boys Here

Moravia hosts Moulton-Udell in a two game set with the Moravia girls leading at every stop 59-38 as Janet Rhee pulls down nine defences. Shirley Helmick tops Moravia with 20 points and Rodney Purdum leads Moravia boys 16 points in a 63-43 victory. Woodward adds nine rebounds as Moravia shoots 52 percent in the win. Visitors Ronnie Cox 18 and Brinegar 13 pace M-U. Fox Valley visit Friday. Seymour next Tuesday in final regular home games.

Moravia Moulton-Udell Moravia Girls Janet Rhee Shirley Helmick Linda Hiatt Claudia Miller Joanna Bain Dana Brinegar Moravia Mohawks Moulton Lads Moravia Boys Rodney Purdum George Woodward Mike Grinstead Wayne Tisue Woodward Ronnie Cox Larry Brinegar Brinegar M-U Fox Valley Seymour

Edd Taylor 91 Dies at Monroe County Hospital

Emmett Edgar Taylor aged 91 died January 23 at Monroe County Hospital Albia after a Nov 26 illness. Born April 20, 1877 in Appanoose County to John Jefferson and Mahala Boyd Taylor. Survived by two sons Delphin Ottumwa and Faris Phoenix, a daughter Lavelle Crickbaum Emmetsburg, 13 grandchildren, three sisters Elsa DeLong Moravia Grace Hayes Blakesburg Zula Taylor Moravia. preceded by wife and siblings. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday Turner Funeral Home, burial Hillcrest Cemetery.

Emmett Edgar Taylor Monroe County Hospital Albia Appanoosé County John Jefferson Taylor Mahala Boyd Taylor Delphin Ottumwa Faris Phoenix Ariz Lavelle Crickbaum Emmetsburg Iowa Elsa DeLong Moravia Grace Hayes Blakesburg Zula Taylor Turner Funeral Home Hillcrest Cemetery

Ottumwa Hospital Patient Breaks Hip in Fall

Mrs. Homer King, patient at Ottumwa hospital, fractured her hip in a fall Friday. The injury was pinned on Monday. She is listed in room 233.

Elsie King Homer King Ottumwa Hospital Ottumwa

Jack Long Returns to Rochester Hospital

Jack Long returned to Rochester Minnesota on Monday for observation and treatment after spending the weekend at home. Mrs Long accompanied him to Rochester.

Jack Long Rochester Minn Mrs. Long

Randy Woodward Breaks Leg Again in Fall

Randy Woodward, three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Woodward Jr., fractured his leg after falling on ice while playing outdoors. He was taken to Monroe County hospital for x rays and fitted with a cast. This is the third time since early last fall he has broken the same leg.

Randy Woodward Bill Woodward Jr Monroe County Hospital Randy

Card of Thanks from Minnie Moffat

Minnie Moffat thanks all for prayers cards letters and gifts and extends gratitude to ministers Rev Witt Rev Lobb Rev Thrash and to Dr. Ritter and the nursing staff for their wonderful care received during hospitalization.

Witt Lobb Thrash Ritter Minnie Moffat

Clark Family Welcomes Daughter Nichols Susan

Mr and Mrs Ray Clark Cedar Falls announce the birth of a daughter on January 1 weighing nine pounds named Nichole Susan. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Wayne Clark and Mrs Hilary Nichter of Delphi Indiana. Mrs Eddie Smith of Ft Madison is listed as the parent of another daughter Tracy Lynne born Jas Ugh. The note ends with a garbled line about Roberta Tarr of Morayia.

Ray Clark Cedar Falls Jashary 1 Nichole Susan Wayne Clark Hilary Nichter Delphi Indiana Eddie Smith Ft. Madison Tracy Lynne Jas

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Homemaker Award Cee G. Herbert True Rebekah Lodge Salem Hazel Heilyer Cane Directory Teonium Methodist Church L. B. Deadrick Moravia Methodist Church E.U.B Grace Methodist Church Udell Cridlebaugh Taylor-Ettes CLUB Joyce Stocker Wilson Home RK. C. Wilson Mosleys Moulton Boys Edd Taylor
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