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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1959
Page
4
Moravia Babe Ruth team avenged a 9-8 loss to Albia by defeating them 3-0 on Monday night. Moravia pitcher Ed Oehler threw a no-hitter with Donnie Underwood catching. They were set to play Bussey on Wednesday.
Frank Wilson attended a daytime visit hosted by his sister Mrs Odle Clark at the John John son home. The companions spent the afternoon together.
Born Thursday July 16 a stillborn son James Paul to Mr and Mrs James McCord at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Grave side services were held Friday at Iconium cemetery. Survivors include parents and grandparents Edward McCord and Dallas Walker Mystic. Also Julie Ann born July 22 to Ronnie Tomlin and spouse in San Pedro California weighing 5 lbs 3 oz. Jeffrey born July 6 to Mackinaw UL couple. David born July 39 in Staten Island New York. grandparents Hudgens and Selby listed.
Wayne Pickrell of the Air Force at Lackland AFB Texas files a change of address. The notice lists his unit and mailbox at Lackland.
Moravia softball advances to the state tournament in Boone beginning August 3 after beating Sigourney 5-3 in the Southeast district final at Sigourney Monday night. McDanes delivered a two RBI three base hit as Moravia built a 5-0 lead. Sigourney scored three in the final inning.
Moravia buyers Mr. and Mrs. Fred VanDorin purchased the Don Tscherter home in Moravia. The Tscherter family will move near Des Moines to be closer to work. Ed and DeWayne Robinson bought the Fred VanDoerin farm in the Foster community northeast of Moravia. Possession before Sept. 1.
The annual Iconium Homecoming will be held Sunday at the Methodist church. Sunday School starts at 10 am, Worship Service at 11, a basket dinner at noon, and a program at 2 pm. Everyone welcome.
The McCord family expresses gratitude to everyone for flowers, cards, and sympathy after the death of their baby son James. Paul McCord and Mr. and Mrs. James McCord acknowledge the kindness and say it will not be forgotten.
Directors will open bids tonight at the school house for 290000 dollars in bonds to finance a new high school. The loan runs 19 years with annual principal installments, including 7000 and 12000 to start, then 15000, 13000, and 20000 yearly amounts plus interest.
Bertha Lillian Hudgens Miller died July 18 1959 at Moravia Iowa at age 83 after a stroke and a fractured hip. She taught rural schools in Appanoose County and lived on farms in the Miller community before moving to Moravia in 1949. Survived by five children, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral July 21 1959 at Miller Wehrle funeral home Centerville with Unionville cemetery burial.
The family expresses sincere appreciation for the help during their mother Bertha Millers illness and for the flowers and expressions of sympathy shown after her passing.
Elvy Gillaspie a longtime Laramie County resident and retired farmer died at Memorial hospital in Cheyenne Wyoming after a lingering illness. Born February 15 1881 in Monroe County Iowa he lived on Little Bear Route for 45 years leaving a wife Jes sie four sons Harold Arvada Cole Walter Bert and Donald and four daughters Mrs Wilme VanZee Mrs Flossie and two others. Thirteen grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren survive. He was a Methodist and a service was held July 17 at Wheatland Methodist church with burial in Wheatland Cemetery.
A vocal quartet from Olivet College Kankakee Illinois will perform Saturday evening August 1 at the Moravia Church of the Nazarene. The hour long program begins at 7 45 pm and all are welcome to attend.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church lists services led by Rev F A Richardson and Carl Van Zante. Sunday School at 9:00 am with a class for everyone, morning worship at 10:00 am, and an 8:00 pm fellowship service. Bible study and prayer meeting at the church on Wednesday July 29 at 8:00 pm.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship follows at 11:00 a.m. Morning service at 7:00 p.m. Janet Smith leads the lesson at 7:45 p.m. Evening Evangelistic service Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. with midweek prayer. Pastor is Rev. H. LaVern Smith and Frank Woodward is Sunday School Superintendent.
Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel schedule morning worship and Sunday School with sermons on Obedience. Moravia hosts an evening service. Tuesday youth fellowship and midweek prayer meetings are noted. Local church leaders include Pastor Weldon Whitenack and Superintendent Tomlin.
The Ottumwa District of the Methodist church plans its annual Galilean Service at Lake Keomah on Sunday July 26. Moravia Methodist Circuit youths will travel there in the afternoon for swimming and boating followed by a 5 00 p m picnic. Miss Sharon Walter is a District YF officer. Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitehead are Sub District counselors.
Donald Plum is pastor Mya Birdle is superintendent. Sunday school at 10 a m Communion at 11 00 a m. Wednesday evening Ladies Aid will quilt in the church basement.
Mrs Dick Brown thanks friends in Monroe County Hospital for cards flowers gifts prayers and calls. Special thanks to Teenium M E Choir and W S C S for flowers and Rev Lochhead for visit. Appreciation for meals after returning home and blessings to all.
The Monroe county 4-H fair runs August 2 through 6 starting Sunday with a flag ceremony and vesper. Each day features morning entries and afternoon judging across exhibits, livestock, poultry, and skills with programs including pony shows, rodeo, dress reviews, and a livestock sale setup by Thursday.
Special services will be held at Pleasant Valley church thirteen miles east of Moravia from July 26 through August 9 with Sunday 11:60 a.m. services and 8:00 p.m. evenings. Rev L B Deedrick of Moravia Iowa Conference Evangelist will be guest speaker plus an illustrated Scene O Felt talk on the Wonders of Gods Creation and nightly special music.
Claude Hawke will open, August 2, an insurance office in Centerville writing insurance for Wapello Mutual Appanoose Davis Mutual and other lines. Mrs Ira Boyer and guests Mr Jim Herron and daughter Kay visited relatives in Erksville Mo on Wednesday.
Aleta Albertson expresses gratitude for cards letters and flowers received during hospital stay at Monroe County Hospital noting sincere appreciation for the support.
The Union launches a Mystery Farm Picture feature sponsored by Moravia Farm Service Co. Readers identify photographed farms with the owner eligible for a free 5x7 mounted photo. Return identifications promptly for a chance at future Union classified ads. Owners may visit Moravia Farm Service on West Edge to claim a photo and receive a details sheet showing farm size location summer power and other data to be published next week.
Appanoose County district court ruled that Moravia Telephone Co holds a perpetual franchise via its pre 1897 operation, affirming plaintiff Russell Hughes as successor through transfers. Iowa-Illinois Telephone Co now owns the Moravia exchange and plans building, lines, and a new dial center with contracts awarded to Evans Construction, H Eurene Smith, and Stromberg Carlson. Surveyors ready Moravia dial central office near the square. work to start within two weeks.
The Moravia Garden Club held its Rainbow Rhapsody flower show in the E U B church basement with 220 entries. Winners include Mrs. Virgil Scribner from Eddyville for most blue ribbons in horticulture and Mrs. Nellie Williams for most blue ribbons in decorative classes and several awards for her arrangements. The event featured education displays, a tea, and guests from multiple states.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner announce the engagement of their daughter Yvonne to Larry Piannebecker son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Piannebecker of Moravia No definite wedding date has been set Yvonne completed schooling this week at the Onumwa Beauty Academy Larry Keenig completed two years in junior college at Centennic and is employed in construction work in Chicago
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