Lovilla Indians Triumph 7-4 Over Moravia White Sox
Lovilla beats Moravia 7-4 on Moravia diamond as Burns and Tomlin keep Moravia hitters in check. Burns allows 4 unearned runs due to wildness and errors, while Tomlin closes after the fifth. Albia all star selections include five Moravia players and five from Lovilla and Albia teams. Moravia’s Burns, Tomlin, Ellison, Oehler, Woodward lead a .317-.500 batting showcase. Next game at Albia July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovilla Indians
Moravia White Sox
Moravia
Bob Burns
Bob Tomlin
Burns
Lovilla
Fred Strong
Strong
Tomlin
Births
Lovilia
Tucker
Williams
Albia
Leovilla
Moravia Boys
Kenny Ellison
Ed Oehler
Ronnie Woodward
Woodward
Cary McCoy
Keith Helmick
Jim Ellison
Jim
All-Star Babe Ruth Team Chosen In Albig Meeting
At a Tuesday night gathering in Albig the Al-Lo-Mo Babe Ruth All-Star lineup was selected by the four-team managers using the official scorebook. Top teams Ron Woodward and Lovilia will supervise tournament play with Woodward and Lovilia’s assistant directing. The first tournament game is slated for late July. Selected players include Ronnie Woodward Bob Tomlin Bob Burns Kenny Ellison Ed Oehler Beary Hollenrake Sullivan Mack Ratigan Cartenzan Kearney Campbell Etcher Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albig
Ronnie Woodward
Bob Tomlin
Bob Burns
Kenny Ellison
Ed Oehler
Beary
Hollenrake
Sullivan
Mack
Ratigan
Cartenzan
Kearney
Campbell
Etcher
Williams
Main family reunion Held on July 4 at Forrest Main home
The N. J. Main family reunion occurred July 4 at the Forrest Main residence in Marshalltown. Attendees included Ruth Main, Rigobert Gackle, Bud Waughop, Cecil Mason, Judy, Jimmy Miller, Regina, David Main, Debbie, Russell Strunk, Roscoe, Billy, Merritt, Ruth Ann, James Main, Jolene, Danny, Carol, Jerry, and Q C Smith. A noon cooperative dinner followed by singing, visiting, and croquet. Richard Smith and Debbie of Boone visited during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Main
Forrest Main
Ruth Main
Rigobert Gackle
Oskaloosa
Bud Waughop
Centerville
Cecil Mason
Judy
Sioux City
Jimmy Miller
Regina
Bloomfield
David Main
David
Debbie
Russell Strunk
Roscoe
Billy
Merritt
Ruth Ann
James Main
Jolene
Danny
Marshalltown
Carol
Jerry
Q. C. Smith
South Dakota
Local Navy boot camp and air corps enlistment news
Raymond Witt left June 29 for San Diego to begin Navy boot training after enlisting, his wife and parents remaining near until completion. Bobby Woodward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodward of Colfax, enlisted in the air corps after graduating Colfax High May 2 and departed for basic training in Texas at Lackland Air Force Base, with address 13 A B Woodward AF 1752 4123 Lit 438 Box 1524.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Witt
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Bobby Woodward
Air Corps
Colfax High School
Texas
Wm. Woodward
Colfax
Moraine
Robert £. Woodward
Lackland A. F. B
Craver Named Science Teacher in Winfield School
Mr. C. W. Craver formerly of Moravia accepts a science teaching post at Winfield school. The Cravers will reside at Mt. Union so Mrs. Craver can care for her aged mother.
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C. W. Craver
Moravia
Winfield
Cravers
Mt. Union
Andy Andrews In Truck Accident Near Glenwood Missouri
Andy Andrews and passenger Dean Muskee of Belle Plaine were cut and bruised last week when the cattle truck they drove for the Tubaugh brothers of Moravia skidded on a wet road and overturned into a ditch near Glenwood. The truck burned but there were no cattle on board.
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Andy Andrews
Dean Muskee
Belle Plaine
Glenwood
Tubaugh Brothers
Moravia
Local social notes recount visits and birthdays across the region
The column lists relatives and friends visiting Monroe county and nearby areas, including hospital care for Mrs. Earl Clark after a fall, visits to Mrs. Cynthia Deere and family, and various trips by relatives to celebrate a 82nd birthday. It covers gatherings at homes, picnics, and church attendance with numerous names and places such as Des Moines, Chicago, Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, Moulton, Chariton, Ottumwa, Kirksville, and Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Clark
Monroe County ‘Hospital
Alebia
Nell Rousseau
Louilis
Dale Callen
Craig
Bruce
Sherry
Des Moines
J. R. Callen
Callen
Loren Walter
Shelvie Loch
Chicago
Cynthia Deere
Harry Stocker
Stella Remmark
Carl Black
Inlaw
Craig Daniels
Eagle Funeral Home
Moulton
Oneita Selby
Los Angeles
Calif
Russell Swenson
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Alonzo Turner
Turner
Mawend Mosy Taye
Dayle
Richard Raymie
Lester Brain
Brain
Jack McDonough
James Clester
Chariton
Nelle Utterback
Robert Spencer
Carlisle
Ralph Davis
E. U. B. Church
Lester Bradshaw
Roger Martsching
Ottumwa
Kenneth Majors
Kirksville
Ira Boyer
Grant Tadlock
Roge Ogden
Willi Swaim
Emma Tadlock
Almont Main
Fred Hiatt
Mra
Hiatt
Oscar Etcheson
Greenville
Illinois
Sunshine Club Holds Cop Supper at Moravia Park
The Sunshine club hosted a cooperative supper at Moravia park on July 2. Secret pals gift recipients included Nellie Lucille and Celia. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bert McKern and family, Harley Tisue, Bud Hawk family, Kenneth Gladfelder and Judy and Pamela, Jess Gladfelder and Darlene, Ray Harrison, Lyndon MecDanel, and others. Lyndon McDanell's birthday surprise featured ice cream and cake. August plans for another cooperative supper and ice cream at Moravia park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Moravia Park
Nellie
Lucille
Celia
Bert McKern
Marsha
Sharon
Harley Tisue
Bud Hawk
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy
Pamela
Jess Gladfelder
Darlene Gladfelder
Ray Harrison
Kaster Benell Wed Wednesday Evening
Miss Frances Ann Kaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Orel Kaster and Paul Benell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Grey of Washington were married Wednesday evening July 2 at 7 at the home of the bride and groom in Moravia Rev S A Richardson read the single ring ceremony in the presence of the immediate family Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Burhan of Des Moines brother in law and sister of the groom The bride wore a blue nylon and taffeta street length dress The bridegroom recently completed study at Grandview college They will make their home in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ann Kaster
Orel Kaster
Paul Benell, Jr
Lloyd Grey
Washington
Moravia
S. A. Richardson
E. U. B. Church
Robert Burhan
Des Moines
Moravia High School
Grandview College
School Board Hires Architect For Building Program
At Wednesday evenings meeting the school board hired an architect to draft plans for a community school building program. Budget estimates were completed and published on page two of the Union.
Weekend visitors from Des Moines and Chicago honor Hiatt home
Marvin Gardner and Larry Pfannebecker from Chicago spent the weekend here along with Miss Von Gardner and Marilyn Hiatt of Des Moines. Des Moines residents Beverly Beech, Dwain Horns family, Jim Milleman, and others visited. Mr and Mrs Veach, Wilsons, Charitys and Turner family hosted. Joyce Kincade and Mrs Francis Kincade traveled to Rochester for Joyce’s observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Larry Pfannebecker
Chicago
von Gardner
Des Moines
Marilyn Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Beverly Beech
Hiatt
Maryn
Albert Veach
Duane Veach
Dwain Horn
John Wilson
Neal
Bill French
James Wilson
Greg
Frank Wilson
Josie Charity
Ray Charity
Jim Millemon
Willie Milleman
Wayne McKee
Indianola
Ralph Turner
Francis Kincade
Joyce
Rochester
Minn
Urbana Doers Meet at Mary Proctor Home
The Urbana Doers gathered July 7 at Mary Proctor’s home with Josie Proctor presiding in the president’s absence. Ten visitors joined two leaders for discussions on the local Achievement Show at Williamson schoolhouse July 31, and Martha Sinclair with Carolyn Archer will represent the group as a Junior demonstration team at the 4-H fair. Mary Proctor demonstrated Mitering Corners and Jeanne Hawk spoke on Arranging Wild Flowers, followed by leaders assisting with portfolios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Doers
Mary Proctor
Josie Proctor
U. S
Eloise Leffler
Jeanne Hawk
Nancy Ward
Martha Sinclair
Judy Foster
Judy Gillen
Madelyn Sinclair
Diane Faber
Kathy Faber
Linda Ward
Williamson
Carolyn Archer
Five Cent Charge For Insufficient Postage
The Post Office Department informs that after July 1 unpaid or insufficiently stamped mail will incur a short paid charge of 5c plus the deficient postage and then be sent on for delivery. Ensure sufficient postage to avoid extra charges per letter.
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Post Office Department
Band Mothers Plan Ice Cream Social At Mora Via Park
The Band Mothers group with 14 members met July 3 in the homemaking room. Dues paid, bake sale netted 44 dollars, penny collection 55 cents. A July 12 ice cream social at Mora Via Park was planned for 7:30 pm with members asked to bring tea towels and few dishes. Donations of ice cream or cake were requested from Mrs. Ivan Harsh, Mrs. Francis Kincade, and Mrs. Harold Mason. Refreshments served by Mrs. Mildred Proctor, Mrs. Burdette Ward, and Mrs. Grant Tadlock.
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Moravia Park
Ivan Harsh
Francis Kincade
Harold Mason
Mildred Proctor
Burdette Ward
Grant Tadlock
Softballers Collapse in Late Inning loss to Oilers
Dick Johnson drove in three runs with two hits for Mora but two misplays by shortstop Gary Pfannnebecker let in the two decisive runs as Belinda’s Oilers won 6 to 4 Monday evening. Johnson and teammates Woodward and DuVall produced key hits while Clell McDanes led Mora with a .968 average. Next games are Georgetown Thursday and Ottumwa Ads Friday as Mora drops to 5–4.
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Dick Johnson
Gary Ffannebecker
Belinda
Oilers
Mora
Johnson
Freddie DuVall
Ron Woodward
Tscheffer
Pfannebecker
Clell McDanes
Gary Pfanncbecker
Boyd Paxston
Fred DuVall
Burns Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The 9th annual Burns reunion gathered at Moravia park Sunday July 6 with a noon basket dinner. Mrs Dayne Taylor led the business meeting and Pauli Burns was elected chairman for next year. Seven of eight living children attended along with many relatives including Irvin Burns of San Francisco who sent a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Dayne Taylor
Pauli Burns
Irvin Burns
San Francisco
Calif
Mary Burns
Robert Burns
Moravia
Russell Burns
Jimmie
Zoe Cox
Gary
Florence Underwood
Dwain
Joe
Cleamie Hawk
Centerville
Paul Burns
Leon Burns
Karen
Linda
Promise City
Herschel Kelly
Debbie
Diana
Unionville
Ronald Parcel
Udell
Leo Thompson
Devere
Mary
Dwight
Donald
Dale
Parson
John Keusling
Tonia
Mark
Kenny Gatlin
Anthony
Ottumwa
Jerry
Larry
Maxine
Max
Margaret
Marlene Burns
Mystic
Ice Cream Supper at Park by Band Mothers Club
The Band Mothers club will sell ice cream and cake in the park on Saturday evening July 12. Donald Davis of Detroit Michigan has purchased the U S Mangle 70 acre farm north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Donald Davis
Detroit
Mich
U. S. Mangle
Church Services and Leaders Schedule Listed
The Clutches First Christian Church lists Donald Plum as pastor and Mrs. Birdie Main as Superintendent with 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. Communion. Wednesday afternoon features Ladies Aid quilting in the church basement. The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent with 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and 10:00 a.m. Morning worship plus 7:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. evening services. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. mid week prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
The Evangelical United Brethren Church posts its weekly agenda with Pastor Rev. F A Richardson and Sunday School Superintendent Carl Van Zante. Services include 10am morning worship sermon Now and Then and 8pm evening worship The 2:30pm nursing home service at Guinn Center Cen terville and 8pm midweek service precede a 12:00 noon public dinner on Wednesday. Council of Administration meets Monday at 8pm. Boys and Girls Fellowship swimming Tuesday.
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F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
Guinn Nursing Home
Centerville
Divine
Council of Administration
Boys and Girls Fellowship
Grace Methodist Church Rev Weldon Whitenack Pastor
Moravia and Fairview Wesley Chapel charge schedules list morning worship sermons themed The Bible and evening services. Transportation calls to Reverend Whitenack and sessions include Women Society meetings and ice cream social after a band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Moravia Delmar Dowd
Fairview
Commission On
Class 8
E U B Ladies Aid Dinner Menu Notice
The E U B Ladies Aid announces a dinner on Wednesday July 16 featuring fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy green beans vegetable salad ice tea coffee and pie. Proceeds support church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Ladies Aid
Jolly Dozen Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Hamilton
Mrs Homer Hamilton hosted the Jolly Dozen circle Thursday afternoon for its monthly gathering. Mrs Ira Boyer won the high score in rock and Miss Clara TrÉlan took low. Miss Zula Taylor secured the door prize with Mrs Frank Lathen among guests. Refreshments included angel food cake with ice cream and strawberries, coffee and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hamilton
Jolly Dozen Circle
Ira Boyer
Rock
Clara Trélan
Zula Taylor
Frank Lathen
N F M S Meeting Held At Nazarene Church
The N F M S met at the Nazarene church for its monthly gathering with Mrs. La Vern Smith presiding. The service opened with hymn and prayer. Missionary reports were read followed by volunteer prayers. Mrs Frank Woodward led a Japan lesson after the war period. Mrs Jimmie Main and Jerry sang a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Union Editor Sees Vigo Liberty Aboard Submarine Navy Ship
The Lake Champlain crew of about 1,600 sailors won liberty in Vigo Spain after a week of anti submarine exercises and 24 hour plane patrols. They toured the quaint town despite drizzle while navy shops bought 99,000 Spanish pesetas at 54 per dollar.
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Lake Champlain
Vigo
Spain
NATO
British Islands
Shetland Islands
Scotland
Copenhagen
Denmark
Annapolis
Phillipine
Liberty
Sew and 50 Club Picnic in Moravia Park
After church on Sunday the Sew and 50 club members and families gathered for a picnic dinner in Moravia park. Attendees included Ralph Spencer and family Ralph Turner Wayne McKee Indianola Bill French Carl VanZante Harold Mason Richard Mary Jane Harry Woodward Ralph Snelquist Ray McCloud Donald McCloud Gary John Van Zante James Wilson Greg Lloyd Brown Frank Wilson Paul Ray Charity and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So
Moravia Park
Ralph Spencer
Ralph Turner
Wayne McKee
Indianola
Bill French
Carl VanZante
Harold Mason
Richard
Mary Jane
Harry Woodward
Ralph Snelquist
Ray McCloud
Donald McCloud
Gary
John van Zante
James Wilson
Greg
Lloyd Brown
Frank Wilson
Paul
Ray Charity
Rainbow G irlrs Attend Friendship Meeting
Miss Betty King and Norma Gladfelder were guest officers at a Friendship Rainbow meeting Tuesday evening at Centerville. Two Grand officers assisted in the initiation. Others from Moravia attending included Mary DuVall Sharon Argo Nellie Argo Connie McAninch Mrs Trenton Wilson and Mrs Ray Chority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty King
Norma Gladfelder
Friendship Rainbow
Centerville
Iowa
Judith Wiles
Moravia
Mary DuVall
Sharon Argo
Nellie Argo
Connie McAninch
Trenton Wilson
Ray Chority
Flight of the Stork My and Mrs Earl Ritter Birth
Mr and Mrs Earl Ritter of Moravia announce the birth of their daughter Sheri Lynn born Monday July 7 at 9 00 am at St Josephs Hospital Centerville. She weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ritter
Moravia
Sheri Lynn
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Smith
Debbie of
Boone
Craver
Kaster-Benell
Band Mothers
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Dean Tomlin
Fairview-Moravia- Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Fairview-Moravia-Wesley Chapel
Victorious Christian Life
E. U
Jolly Dozen Club
N. F
M.S
Champlain
Atlantic
Flight of the & Stork
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