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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1971

Page

4

Former local resident Carl Long dies in Wyoming

Carl Kenneth Long aged 70 of Chugwater Wyoming died July 7 at Platte County Memorial Hospital Wheatland after an extended illness. Born December 18 1900 near Moravia Iowa he moved to Wyoming in 1913 homesteaded in Diamond area. He married Joyce Tate in Cheyenne July 20 1922. Surviving his wife and daughter Adda Gillaspie of Chugwater, one sister Gladys Martin of Wheatland and seven grandchildren. Burial in Wheatland cemetery with services held July 9 in Wheatland.

Carl Kenneth Long Chugwater Wyo Platte County Memorial Hospital Wheatland Moravia Iowa Claude H. Long Anna Viola Powell Wyoming Diamond Joyce Tate Cheyenne Joyce Donald Adda) Gillaspie Gladys Martin George Wheatlams

Dinner Honors Laurence Daniels Ahead of Vietnam

A Sunday gathering was held for Laurence Daniels who will soon depart for Vietnam. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Daniels, Mr and Mrs Eugene Daniels, Mr and Mrs Roy Dooley, Lucile Daniels of Palo Alto California, Jody McDanel, and hosts Mr and Mrs Virgil Dooley with Susan.

Laurence Daniels Vietnam Kenneth Daniels Eugene Daniels Roy Dooley Lucile Daniels Palo Alto Calif Jody McDanel Virgil Dooley Susan

Boyer Family Reunion Scheduled for Centerville Park

The Boyer family reunion is set for Sunday, July 25, at Centerville city park. Family members are urged to bring photos and memories for a day of gathering and shared meals.

Boyer Centerville

Many Beef Entries For Monroe Co. Fair

An all time high of 178 head of market beef animals have been entered in the 1971 Monroe County 4 H and FFA Fair. This compares to 159 head entered for 1970. Other livestock entries include 16 beef heifers 6 cow calf projects 12 junior feeder pens 17 dairy animals 16 horses 98 sheep 61 swine 3 dogs 18 rabbits and 7 poultry entries. In market beef entries 70 angus 47 herefords 32 charolais 4 shorthorns and 25 crossbreds.

Monroe County

Forming Softball League Meeting Set At High School

Men and women interested in forming a softball league are invited to a meeting on Saturday July 24 at 8 00 p m following the Little League tournament game at the high school diamond.

Virginia McDonough Starts Garden Radio Series

Mrs. Max McDonough begins a weekly radio series on gardening. The taped program will air Monday mornings on Inga Eddy's show, with the first episode focusing on lawns as part of a garden oriented lineup.

Virginia McDonough Max McDonough Inga Eddy

Moravia All Star Faces Albia In Tourney Play

Moravia's Little League all star team ready for tournament action against Albia at Albia on Wednesday night with standings and stakes tied to the game.

Moravia Albia

Legign Auxiliary Install Officers Names 1971 72

The Legign Auxiliary held an installation of officers with Grace Veach as courtesy chair. Installing officer Gertrude Palmer presented 1971-72 officers including Fern Hudgens 1st vice president Marilyn Koffman 2nd vice president Mary Oehler secretary Trudy Johnson treasurer Blanche Kincade chaplain LaVonne Bolin historian Lula Hiatt sgt at arms. Koffman closed the meeting with closing remarks, and a refreshment committee hosted at Dairy Sweet.

Grace Veach Margaret Brooks Kathryn Sharp Rena Duff Birdie Main Dairy Sweet

Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Meets

The Chariton River Baptist Church Missionary Society met in the church basement on Tuesday afternoon, July 13. Isal Sulser opened with prayer and Janice Moore led worship and scripture from Joshua 1 9. The group sang Beneath the Cross of Jesus. Members present included Isal Sulser, Jean Curtis, Myrtle Cross, Carol Martin, Janice Moore and Elma Davison. Jean Curtis gave a special titled Chicken talk and plans for future work were discussed. The meeting closed with Psalm 19 14.

The Missionary Society of the Chariton River Baptist Church Isal Sulser Janice Moore Jesus Jean Curtis Myrtle Cross Carol Martin Elma Davison

Chester Gideon Killed In Accident South of Moravia

Chester Gideon 36 died in a two vehicle crash south of Moravia at 435 PM Monday when his 1963 Volkswagen was struck broadside by a Vanderwilt truck whose brakes failed. Gideon, a Moravia Sawmill employee, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Chester Gideon Gideon Volkswagen Iowa No. 5 Centerville Hiattsville Road Charles Vanderwilt Sully State Highway Patrol Jerry Baker Vanderwilt Highway Patrol Loren Buell Appanoose County Sheriff's’ Department Blakesboro Roy B Lizzie Marie Robison Gideon Charlotte Porter Unionville Michael Dean Juanita Maria Winfield Cecil Winfield and Sterling Elk Horn Nebr Moravia Sawmill Co Moravia Cemetery

Cedar Rapids Family Visits Moravia and Lake Rathbun

Mr Calvin Rosdail of Cedar Rapids and his wife and son spent the weekend with Mrs Rosdails parents the McDonoughs in Moravia after a Lake Rathbun trip. Rosdail, who survived a heart attack after his son’s wedding, had hoped to make the journey. A boat tour preceded a Sunday rainstorm ending a pleasant visit. Also, Mr and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin and Annette attended the Anderson reunion in Oskaloosa.

Calvin Rosdail Cedar Rapids Denny Rosdail Moravia Max McDonough Sylvan van Dorin Annette Anderson Oskaloosa

Thank you note from Bessie Donovan

Bessie Donovan expresses gratitude for prayers calls cards and gifts while in Des Moines hospital and after returning home she thanks those who helped with chores and Rev Thomas Woodin for his hospital visit

Des Moines Hospital Thomas Woodin Des Moines Methodist Hospital Bessie Donovan Woodin Deedrigh

Van Dorin Reunion Held in Moravia Park

The Van Dorin Reunion is set for Sunday, August 1, at Moravia Park with a basket dinner at noon. If rain interrupts, the gathering moves to Sylvan Van Dorin home.

van Dorin Moravia Park Sylvan van Dorin

Local Church Services and Schedules

United Methodist Church hosts Rev L G Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead with worship at 9 30 a m and church school at 10 30 a m WSCS meets at the church on Thursday July 29 at 1 30 p m. Church of Nazarene led by Rev E J Strotg with Sunday school 10 a m worship 11 a m NYPS and juniors at 7 p m and 7 45 p m evangelistic sermon. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

United Methodist L. G. Deedrick Donald Whitehead WSCS Church of Nazarene E. J. Strotg Larry Smith

Moravia United Methodist Parish Summer Schedule

The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists summer services at Grace and Salem churches with regular times. Clarence Whitehead hosts a Friday reception for Mr and Mrs John Guthrey in the church basement with ice cream and cake as the Guthreys prepare to leave around early August.

Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead John Guthrey Nelson Salem

Salem United Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Sunday events include Senior High UMYF at 6 30 pm and a 7 30 pm evening parish service. Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study at 7 30 pm.

UMYF Jesus Christ Superstar

Wesley Chapel Pastor Leaving on Vacation Notice

Virgil Dooley lays out service times at Frayer parish Salem with Sunday evening and Wednesday services. Special notice says the pastor departs Monday morning July 26 for vacation. Rev Deedrick available for funerals and weddings if needed.

Wesley Chapel Virgil Dooley Salem Frayer Deedrick

Shower Honors Stocktons at Unionville Baptist

Friday evening the Unionville Baptist church basement hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Pat Stockton married in Silvis Ohio on June 26 Two decorated cakes and homemade ice cream served by the Young Adult class followed a Sunday School attendance contest won by the Senior Adult class Ping pong provided activities for the younger attendees Mr and Mrs Stockton reside in Unionville.

Unionville

Sunday Dinner Honors Pastor Lobb Family

Unionville Baptist church members hosted a Sunday dinner at Unionville recreation park to honor Pastor Lobb beginning his ninth year. A program followed detailing eight years of church history and improvements including heating water plumbing and auditorium paneling plus new parsonage.

Unionville Texel

Gargen Club Bonfire Event Attracts Local Residents

A fragmentary notice announces a Gargen Club gathering on a Wednesday in July with details partially unreadable. Community members are invited to attend and enjoy a social event at a local venue.

Moravia School Election Nomination Papers Due Aug 24

Moravia Community School District prepares for a September election to fill two three year director terms from Districts No 2 and No 4. Nominations open July 30 and must be filed with secretary Donna Spencer by August 24. Current directors are Carl Miller and W W Moore. Moravia voters will decide on Sept 13.

Moravia Community Union Township Unionville Marion Township Carl Miller Chariton Independence Franklin Jackson Townships W. W Bill) Moore Donna Spencer Board of Education

Couple Announces Engaged Lou Ann Wright to Rick Ahee

Mrs Gladys Wright and Mr Harold Wright of Centerville announce the engagement of their daughter Lou Ann to Rick Ahee son of Mr and Mrs Don Ahee of Unionville Ind Lou Ann is a 1970 Centerville high school graduate and 1971 Indian Hills Community College graduate She will be a junior at Northeast Missouri State College this fall Rick is a 1966 Moravia high school graduate and a senior at Northeast Missouri State College An August 28 wedding is planned

Gladys Wright Harold Wright Centerville Lou Ann Rick Ahee Don Ahee Unionville Centerville High School Indian Hills Community College Northeast Missouri State College Rick Moravia High School

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Eugene Daniels

A layette shower was held on Wednesday evening July 14 honoring Mrs. Eugene Daniels at the home of Susan and Juanita Dooley. Guests enjoyed games and admired Paulete s gifts. Light refreshments were served. Attendees included Lillian Callen Elsie Callen Mrs Herb Boblenz Mrs Ernest Hiatt Mrs Frances Burton Mrs Mae McDonald Mrs Roy Dooley Albia attendees Kay Stewart Jennie Collins Albia Ensil Hiatt Mrs Frank Heckman Mrs Kenneth Hiatt Mrs Kenneth Daniels Clell McDanel Jill Mrs Donald Hiatt Donita Mrs Cliff Kaster.

Eugene Daniels Susan Juanita Dooley Paulete Lillian Elsie Callen Herb Boblenz Ernest Hiatt Frances Burton Mae McDonald Roy Dooley Centerville Kay Stewart Jennie Collins Albia Ensil Hiatt Frank Heckman Kenneth Hiatt Kenneth Daniels Clell McDanel Jill Donald Hiatt Donita Cliff Kaster

Don Martins Honored at Church Shower Monday

Monday evening the Young Adult class sponsored a shower for Mr and Mrs Donnie Martin who were married at the church June 26. Pencil games and a devotion preceded Pami opening gifts. German chocolate cake nuts mints and punch were served from a blue and white themed table. The couple reside in rural Bloomfield.

Donnie Martin Pami

Fall Festival Meeting Set for July 27 at 8 PM

A Fall Festival meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening July 27 at 8 pm in the community building. Committees will be named and final plans set. organizers seek a few more sponsors for the queen contest participants.

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss

We express sincere thanks to all who offered help and comfort after the passing of our husband father and grandfather. Special appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for meals flowers and prayers. Gratitude to Rev Woodie music by Margaret Van Zutte organist and Dr Orelup at Monroe Hospital Albia Manor Rest Haven staff and all who provided care and kindness. May God bless you all from Lew Lieyeadt and family.

Woodie Margaret van Zutite Orelup Monroe Heopital Albia Manor Cyril McDanel Francis Argo Max McDanel Clair McDanel

Services Held Saturday For Cyril McDanel 70

Cyril Nathaniel McDanel born August 25 1900 in Appanoose County died at St Joseph hospital Centerville age 70 years 10 months 20 days lived mostly in Appanoose farming Baptised Wesley Chapel Moravia married Thelma Utter May 13 1923 three children Ileta Max Clair Funeral held at Turner with Rev Thomas Woodin burial Hillcrest. Card of thanks from family.

Cyril Nathaniel McDanel Elijah and Estella (Glick) McDanel Apparoose County St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Cyril Appanoose County Mahaska County Wesley Chapel Clair McDanel Comanche Gaylord Moravia Doyle Blakesburg Wilma Weatherly LaPorte City Opha Monroe Sun City Ariz Turner Funeral Home Thomas Woodin Hillcrest Cemetery

Mrs Don Rebitson and others in salt trade dispute

A fragment notes Mrs Don Rebitson and Aaron EneS with a mention of Mon Ke in a local salt trade matter. No clear outcome or full context available.

Mrs Don Rebitson Oo Salt Aaron Enes Ise Mon Ke

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monroe Co. Fair Legign Auxiliary Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Union Office Gerald Hidy Batavia Miller Farm Miller Church Richard Tubaugh Chariton Valley Electric Company Tubaugh Lake Alden Farm Teonium Salem United Methodi Guy Argo Supt Stocktons Unionville Baptist Pastor Lobb Gargen Club Eitie Sear Morayia Bombers Seymour K. Paxton J. Tisue M. Walters T. Fosenburg S$. Paxton R. Woodward T. Pfannebecker D. Tubaugh T. Cortesio J. Zajec V. Horn D. Wilson Kathy Paxton Janet Tisue Layette Don Martins James Culbertson Larry Roy Linda Carl Maline Ray Culbertson Andalusia Ricky Clair MecDanel Barbara Mike Royce Tim Fam Sheela Camanche I. D. Nicols Darrell Argo Iowa City Duane Durian Ottumwa John Crupp Maxine Johnson Des Moines Jerry Weatherly Kirk McQuilkin Francis Miller Newton Dwight Glick Rockford, IL Carl Glick Grayce Glick Hedrick Verda Argo Oskeloosa M Secor Fisher Lydia Pi Cedar Earl Mike Bloomfield Dale Callen Inelset Ballanger
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