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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1965
Page
4
The Adult Farmers Council announces a ten session Farm Carpentry course at Moravia High School in the Vocational Agriculture shop. The first meeting is 7:30 p m Thursday Jan 28. Enrollment may be limited. contact Larry G Dayton Vo Ag Instructor for project ideas. Coffee and donuts served. daytime sessions possible.
The Appanoose County Council of Churches holds its annual meeting at the Centerville Presbyterian Church on January 28, 1965 at 7 30 p m. Rev E C Coleman will discuss Race Relations and Civil Rights with a program for all. Nominating committee will present officers for the coming year. Reports will be given by United Youth Movement RIAs program United Church Women and Ministerial Association. A 1965 Legislature Seminar will be held February 17 1965 at Des Moines with Dr Kyle Haselden as featured speaker.
Paul Wilson, Loren McGee and LeRoy Fletcher of Moravia Farm Service Co spent two days in Des Moines at the 17th annual fertilizer and agricultural chemical conference. Topics included viruses in corn, rootworm control, new weeds and chemicals, chemical storage and handling, crop yield forecasts, fertilizer recommendations and effects on crop quality, soil moisture and rainfall, corn variety and stand, among others. Conference sponsored by Iowa State University Botany Department and Iowa Fertilizer and Chemical Association.
Mrs Glen VanDorin spent Friday Sunday and Tuesday with her husband at the University hospital in Iowa City. She accompanied Mr and Mrs Lloyd Landgrebe whose daughter Linda was an above surgery patient at the hospital. Little Jabooy Myers of Harsham was released Tuesday from the hospital after several days because of tonsillitis. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Art Fox.
Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting and officer installations led by noble grand Mrs. Ivan Harsh and installing team led by Mrs. Betty VanDorin. Future appointees, annual reports, emblem presentation, and plans for Booster Club supper on Feb 11 were announced. ten Mystic members attended. Clara Irelan appointed to write on Thomas Wiley. Bloomfield members invited to their March convention.
The Shanghai club met in January with Doris N. Christy. Members shared a co op dinner and gifts for Addie Sheldon Nancy Hawk and Lorraine Rinehart. A vote set all day meetings June July and August on the arch Wednesday. Next gathering planned with Mrs Wayne Christy in February.
Mr and Mrs C H Andrews were honored Sunday Jan 24 at Grace Methodist church Moravia in an open house for their 60th wedding anniversary. Married Jan 22 1905, they have four children 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren with family from Des Moines Oskaloosa Ottumwa and Moravia among 100 guests.
The Taylor Aid club held its first regular meeting of the year at Theo Miller's home on Friday January 8 with Merle Miller present. Guests included Deloris Ballanger Jessie Earl and Mrs Loyd Carter Gladys Harsh Jim Herron Mary Meadows Vic Mihalovich Mary McAlister Billie Pettibone and others. Chairwoman Helen Wilson opened the session and roll call was taken. The group noted a county meeting set for January 19 and Joan Pettibone received a secret pal gift. Vic Mihalovich won the door prize as games followed the afternoon. The next gathering was planned for February 5 at Virginia Pettibone. Dues and friendship pennies were collected.
Local residents from Moravia attended graduation with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Tomlin and relatives. Mrs. W K McNabb traveled from Dallas due to her mother Mamie DuVall’s critical illness and death. Linda Landgrebe returned from Iowa City after eye surgery. Lloyd and Donald Landgrebe with their spouses visited the hospital for her. Russell Alden and daughter Alice with Kim Edwards of Asionville visited Ciell Blumer on Sunday. Rev Elton Coleman joins 400 Methodist pastors at a Pas tor's Retreat at Simpson College in Indianola this week.
John McAninch thanks friends and relatives for visits cards and flowers received while at the Albis hospital. He also expresses gratitude to the doctors and hospital staff for the good care.
Mr and Mrs Rex Lippert of Unionville Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Lippert of Unionville to Oliver Wright Jr son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Wright Sr of Moravia Iowa The notice names the families and places involved in the engagement announcement.
Mr and Mrs Jay Mikelson of Clarion Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter Darlene Carol to Gordon Duane Woodward son of Mr and Mrs William Woodward of Moravia Iowa An August wedding is planned Darlene is employed by Northern Natural Gas Co in Omaha Neb and Woodward by Humble Co as a service representative for A B Dick duplicating machines
The CWF regular monthly meeting convened Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Maude Coltrain's home. Mrs. Clara Trelan led worship and Mrs. Marshall Perry led the lesson on New Flags and nations that gained independence after World War II. The gathering closed with the CWF benediction.
Appanoose County Council of Churches hosts an inter faith rally at First Presbyterian Church Centerville on Thursday January 28 at 7:30 p.m. Rev Elton D Coleman Grace Methodist Moravia speaks on Building Bridges of Racial Understanding. Devolutions lead the service and officers for the coming year will be elected and installed.
West Central Sub-District MYF Rally will be Sunday afternoon with 2 p.m. registration. Recreation led by Iconium Church and devotional by Lagilla Church. A film Monkey Business The Christian's Answer to Evolution will be shown followed by a discussion Lets Talk About Our Ancestors. Attendees from Appanoose and Monroe County Methodist churches expected.
Mrs. Ruby Davis and her sons move to Des Moines this week as she accepts a secretary post to Kenneth Gwen the state secretary of agriculture. Paul Cridlebaugh and wife take over Mrs. Davis home with sons Roger David and Michael. A-2C Bobby Tomlin on leave from Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City is visiting with wife Leap Heckman after Guam duty. Mrs. Tomlin attended the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls and earned a BA degree Tuesday night. Claude Hawk and family return to Goodyear Arizona after three weeks with Harold Hawks and other relatives.
A brief note of gratitude expresses thanks to relatives and friends for cards and visits received while in the hospital. The message also mentions appreciation for support from Ruth McCord.
Monday night a surprise anniversary party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Burger by their daughter Carol. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brain, Mr. and Mrs. Don Ahee, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Leslie, and Janice McDonough. The evening featured visiting, games, and a three tier cake baked by Mrs. Eldred Eaves. Some guests were absent due to illness.
The National Farmers Organization met at the Community Center on January 25 to elect officers for the Meat Commodity Board Zone 2. Gene Nevin of Melrose was elected chairman and Warren Ralph of Cambria an alternate, with Wilbur Garrells of Henry County serving as assistant. National Staff Organizer led the session explaining marketing arrangements.
Rainbow Girls met at the Masonic hall for regular session led by Marjorie French. Plans set for February 21 installation of new officers including Connie Mullins as Worthy Advisor and Joyce McDonough as Worthy Associate Advisor. Candy sale for Educational Loan Fund to run until Valentine’s Day with proceeds supporting loans for Rainbow girls. Next meeting scheduled for February 10.
Mr and Mrs F K Smith and Mr and Mrs Bill Codwell of Ottumwa visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Fred Dotson. Mr and Mrs Paul Stewart of Muscatine spent midweek with their parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free and Mr and Mrs Russell Stewart. Roy and Susette from Ottumwa called on Mrs Ethel VanDorin Sunday afternoon. Alice, wife of Mr VanDorin, is hospitalized in Ottumwa with a throat infection. Mr and Mrs Ray Tubaughi and family from Oska Iw were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Tubaugh. Mr and Mrs Paul Cross of Centerville were Sunday dinner guests with Mr and Mrs Olin Foster. Mr and Mrs John Laws moved Saturday to their new home on highway 60. Mr and Mrs Donald Landgrebe moved Saturday to the Laws home from Warren DuVall property in southeast part of town.
Twenty ladies attended the Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering at the Methodist Church on January 20. Hosts Elizabeth Burton Mary Ward and Lulu Tilimont welcomed attendees. Grace Veach presented a New Year article. Zelma McGrew led The Quiet Howe. Leeda Coleman spoke on the program theme Discipline. A Sistrud missionary family letter was read by Garnet Brain. Helen Wilson led the business meeting. Brenda Coleman was heavily showered with gifts at the close.
Ground hog supper is planned at BU EB Church with hog and pancakes and pie and totes. Supper begins Saturday January 30 at 6 PM price listed at $1.40 per person and proceeds support church activities.
Mrs Carl Van Zante was chosen president of the Ladies Aid Society at the regular all day meeting held Wednesday at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Other officers are Mrs Harry Woodward as vice president Mrs Ira Boyer secretary and Mrs Almont Mamtreasurer. The society meets monthly for dinner day and quilting.
Moravia girls led all game long 69 to 42 over Moulton with Rose Blumer scoring 41 points and Diane Judge 22. Betty Blumer was out ill, Barbara Thomas added 12 as Armstrong used the second team late. Moravia boys rallied late to win 43–42 after a 25–20 halftime deficit, led by Larry Woodward with 12 points.
Mrs Nevada Alice Peterson age 85 died Monday Jan 25 1965 at Monroe county hospital after a two day stay Born April 13 1880 in York Nebraska she was the daughter of Jacob Hiner and Susan Ford Hiner She married William E Peterson on Dec 20 1900 who died Feb 25 1950 Survivors include three daughters Freda Hagerman Albia Mrs Hazersteffen Mora via and Miss Margaret Peterson Denver five grandchildren five great grandchildren and a sister Amy MacCoy York Nebr She was preceded by her parents two brothers and four sisters Funeral services were held Thursday Jan 28 at 2:00 a m at the Turner funeral home Rev Henry Hackman officiating Burial at Moravia Hillcrest cemetery.
Donald Dowd Ina Miller and Mina Dowd spent Thursday at the Paul Miller home in Mon Day. Mrs. Donald Dowd and daughters visited cousins in Knox ville. Mrs. John Dodd, longtime St Josephs patient in Centerville, moved to Goldenage Manor there. Gordon Woodward of Omaha and his fiancee Dar lene Mikelson of Clarion spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs. W. B. Roundtree of San Angelo Texas visited en route home from a Chicago convention. Mrs. Steve Burger and son Rodney of Minburn visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Starks and Mrs. Leona Burger were Sunday guests. Loren Walter visited his mother. Anetta Van Dorin visited her grandmother Saturday. Merl Walter and D. E. Bishop attended the 16th wedding anniversary of Charley Andrews Sunday. Frank Wilson and Claude Hawk were visitors Sunday afternoon.
Merrill Coulson enters National Guard Training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on January 8. He provides his address as Pyt. Merrill Coulson NG2c 20077 Company E 1st Balas 2nd Training Regerseny Basic 1st Pit Fort Leonard Wood MO 15375.
Illnesses including flu pneumonia mumps and measles kept many students at home in Mo Ravia Tuesday with 30 absent at the high school 86 at the grade school and one large grade class down to five. Four teachers were out and John Guthrey battled pneumonia as part of the outbreak.
Mamie C DuVall 86 a Moravia resident died Tuesday January 26 1965 at 430 PM at her home She lived in Moravia 32 years Born June 27 1878 in Mercer County Missouri daughter of John T Brown and Mary A Paterson Brown Her first husband James Darby second husband Otha D DuVall Survived by six daughters Winnie Opal Doris Madge Maxine and Otha Lee Grandchildren great grandchildren and two brothers Ed and Elmer Also survived by three sisters and five brothers Infant son Hibanetedt died Funeral services set for Friday January 29 at 2 00 PM at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Elton Coleman and Rev Ogden officiating Burial in Hilcreat Cemetery Moveva.
The January meeting of the SCA at the high school gym was led by Mrs Joe Wilson. Rev L B Deedrick offered the invocation. Minutes were approved. An article on a proposed school reorganization bill prompted members to contact their legislators. Guests Mr and Mrs Lawrence Fry of Corydon shared slides from a 16 week Eur ope tour sponsored by the Methodist church. They visited Norway Finland Sweden Denmark Turkey and Greece. Mrs Fry highlighted ruins at Athens from 400 B C. Refreshments were provided by the committee.
Sir Flight and Mrs Larry Smith Centerville welcome daughter Sherry Marie born Jan 15 at St Joseph Centerville weighing 7 lb 0 oz. Grandparents Rev LaVerne Smith Shenandoah Ja Abr Henry Horn Blakesburg. Carson Slay Soville Iona parents of girl born Jan 25 2 00 am Caiins hospital Knoxville 6 lb 14 oz. Grandparents Lionel Spring Udell Harald Slay Lovilla. Great grandparents Dewey Houser Harold Spring Iva Arg. Troy Lockman Moravia parents of daughter Monday county hospital Sherri Ly. Siblings total three sisters.
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