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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
4
About 70 relatives friends and neighbors surprised Mr and Mrs John Harrington of Unionville Ia for their 25th anniversary The couple were married in Unionville Mo July 19 1943 Their daughters Janet Harsh of St Louis Mo and Jean Harrington of Ames and granddaughter Rene Harsh attended the home reception planned by the daughters and neighbors
Mrs. Lou Long age 91, longtime Mora resident, died Wednesday morning at the Golden Age Nursing Home in Centerville. She was the daughter of Alison and Izora Tucker. Funeral services were set for Friday at 1 30 PM at Miler Wehrle Funeral Home in Centerville with burial at Dale Cemetery.
Bernard DeBoule 65 longtime Centerville resident dies at St Joseph hospital after a four week illness. Born October 10 1902 in Coal City he was a son of Antone and Catherine DeBoule reared by his sister Mary Agnessen and nieces after parents died. Survived by widow Ince Main two daughters Margaret Zimmer and Virginia Kodol four grandchildren one sister Matilda Keys two nieces and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are with Miller Webble Funeral Home.
A light drizzle at 530 pm gave way to a brief heavy rain around 730 pm Tuesday, totaling 1.15 inches in Moravia. Reports show 1.75 inches south of town three miles and 2 inches near Hilton, delivering much needed moisture for farms. Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer returned from a Ozarks trip with friends and relatives joining a past outing in Eureka Springs and other sites.
The annual Simmons Herron reunion will be held at Moravia Park on Sunday August 4. A basket dinner is planned around one o'clock.
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A bridal shower for Elaine Moore and James Murdy was held Thursday evening, July 18 at the Salem United Methodist Church in Moravia. Attendants listed include Lois Mas Imogene Tisue, Helen Tadlock, Faye Luse, Tuelma Clark, Wanda Johnson, Blanche Rowley, Erlene Davis, Tresse Hawk, and Margaret VanZante. The wedding is scheduled for Sunday, July 28 at Moravia Salem United Methodist Church.
The annual Derby reunion took place Sunday at Albia park with numerous Derby family members listed including Mr. and Mrs. Beo Derby and extended relatives from Bozeman Montana Milan and Denver among others attending with many children.
Mr. and Mrs. Orel Kaster and Mrs. Howard Brock visited with Mrs. Elsie Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Poster and family in Ottumwa Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Bill Cox, Mrs. Howard Brock, Mrs. Hex Angel, Mrs. Bill Robinson and Mrs. Orel Kaster attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Doc Cordray in Ottumwa Monday afternoon.
Mrs Robert Hutchings and sons from Lawton Oklahoma visit her mother Mrs Rubye Cloyed and relatives. Mr and Mrs Shelvie Locke of Lyons Illinois call on Mrs Sarah Stocker. Other guests include Mrs Mary Burns and Stella Remmark of Ottumwa. The Stockers are related to Mr Locke. Jerry Marshall and children visited grandma Mrs Helma Tisue. Terry and Tena Main of San Diego arrived to visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Elee Main. The Billy Main and Jerry Marshall called at the Elee Main home. Olin Foster joined Rex Foster family for Sunday church at Calvary Baptist in Ottumwa. Raymond Dhbority and family visited Easter parents in Bona Parte. Gary Chority and daughters spent Sunday in Shenandoah.
The Moravia Saddle club met at the arena for a cooperative supper and planned the fall show for September 15. A horse or pony prize will be awarded via a raffle. a work night to complete the arena is set for Monday, July 22. The next meeting will be held at the arena on August 1.
Mr and Mrs Richard Pauley of Moravia have bought the former Faye Paxstom farm of 100 acres with immediate possession. Pauley teaches in the Moravia schools.
Pastor L B Deedrick invites for Sunday school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m and evening service at 8 p m with a message on Signs of the Times about Christ return. Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at p m. Come and bring someone.
Moravia Grace church and nearby charges publish worship hours Sunday school and services. Holy Communion will be served in all churches during the regular worship hour. An officers training conference for the Women’s Society of Christian Service is set for July 9 00 a.m. to 3 00 p.m. Reservations for noon lunch to Mrs Richard Tubaugh Moravia by July 27. Grace Salem and other churches announce guest preachers and vacation arrangements through August.
Church of the Nazarene lists Pastor Rev. E. J. Strong and Sunday School Superintendent Frank Woodward. Sunday schedule includes 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 worship 7:00 N PS and justors 7:45 evangelistic sermon. Wednesday 7:30 prayer meeting. First Christian Church lists Leif Fowler as superintendent with 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Communion. Aid meets Wednesday afternoon with Birdie Main.
Mrs Martha Paxston has entered the Jones Boarding Home in Moravia for home care.
Luther Caster, longtime patient at University hospital in Iowa City, is slowly improving after surgery. He lives at Golden Age Manor in Centerville and plans to return there to recuperate under expert care.
Floyd Paxston suffered a heart attack last Thursday and is listed as a medical patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
Lela Hiatt expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers cards and visits received while in the hospital and after returning home. The note thanks everyone for the support and kindness.
Ray A. Angel, 60, was found dead in his house trailer about 3 30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon after neighbors reported absence. Brother Rex and sister Lucille King of Rockford, Ill., survive along with a late Tuesday death in failing health. he was born January 8, 1908 near Blakesburg and had lived in Rockford and then a trailer for five years.
Moravia high school plans a 6 p.m. Friday conference playoff at Dallas after Tuesday's Melcher-Dallas game was rained out with two outs in the first inning. In the season finale to Moravia Babe Ruth play, No. 7 defeated No. 6 82 with Tim Purdum Randy Scot and Bob Hiatt on the mound for the winners and Phil Frater John Johnson and Ronnie Stocker pitching for the losers.
Moravia boys exit sectional play after a 7-4 defeat to Twin Cedars on Wednesday July 17. George Woodward started, Gary Tisue relieved in the fourth, and Bob Hiatt pitched the final inning. Moravia's Wayte Tisue, Chuck Moore, Gary Tisue, and Rod Furdum each had singles with Tisue adding a double in the losing effort.
Ottumwa defeated Moravia 26 to 2 in a Little League All Stars game. Moravia was eliminated from further competition. Moravia pitchers were Bob VanDorin and Jess Uhlenhake. Offensively Moravia collected five singles from Tony Bard Well Danny Green Jeff McDanel Pat Nicoletto and Bob VanDorin.
Mr and Mrs Troy Adams of Oskaloosa and Mrs Elsie Adams attended a family picnic at Lake Wapello Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Harold Loch and family from Omaha spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R B Faber after a week at the Lake of the Ozarks. Mr and Mrs Jack Lewis and Lori Au of Knoxville visited Friday with Ruben Faber. Gerald Ann Glenwinkle and children Susette and Kim of Hubert NC spent Sunday with Mrs Fred Dotson, and Daphne Smith of Ottumwa called on her mother Sunday afternoon.
A happy day was held at the Harry Rumley home in Unionville as Mr. Rumley, a patient at St. Joseph hospital, visited with all his children. Attendees included Ley Rumley and Larry, David, Lisa, Melinda and Randy of Benton City Washington, Calvin Rumley with Eddie and Ellen, LeVerne Rumley with Carla and Alana, and Doug Rumley with Debbie and Mark of Moline.
Mr and Mrs Walter Hoover of Centerville will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on August 11 with an open house at Centerville Methodist church. Son David Hoover of New York will join from Colorado Springs to help and sing the songs from their wedding. they also have two daughters.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Paxstop Mr and Mrs Newt Long and Mr and Mrs Elbert Perry take a vacation trip to Florida. Mr and Mrs Don Bolin and family are vacationing this week in the Denver Colorado area.
Dan Mihalovich had major back surgery Monday at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines following a truck accident. He has spent the past week in Des Moines for observation and tests. his wife Mrs. Mihalovich is with him in room 254 at Mercy Hospital.
Hattie Florence Main McCloud died July 18 1968 at Ottumwa hospital Iowa at 78. Funeral service July 20 at Salem United Methodist Moravia conducted by Rev L B Deedrick. She was a longtime church member, mother of Helen Homorin Mildred Phillis and Donald, with six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
We express gratitude for the many kindnesses shown to us during our mother and grandmother's illness and death. Helen Homorin and family Mildred Phillis and family Donald McCloud and family
Sunday afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lynch Mrs Canada of Galt Mo and Mr and Mrs Mirs Drake of Cincinnati with Mr and Mrs Charles Drake of Exline Marchelle Walter visits grandparents while parents vacation Supper hosts Monday evening included Mr and Mrs Wendell Mundy grandsons Steve Clark and Greg Mr and Mrs David Murdy of New Haven Conn James Murd y and Elaine Moore of Center ville Annette Sylvan Van Dorin and Annette visited Saturday Rubye Cloyed hosted guests Mr and Mrs Robert Hutchings and sons of Law ton Olda Trenton Wilson
The notice requests former classmates to plan a reunion July 6 1969 at Moravia and to drop Janet Schneider in Albia a card with their current address to be sent to Towa.
The note expresses gratitude for yards and flowers sent after Ruth's passing. It names Mrs Kala Bowersuck of Hedrick and mentions Tory, Mr Ald Mig, and Max Hiner as appreciated mourners or contributors.
All Saturday and Sunday window service at first and second class Post Offices will be discontinued effective Saturday July 27 1968. The Moravia post office lobby opens 8:30 to 10:00 am for General Delivery patrons. Rural Routes run Saturdays. no financial transactions or money orders on Saturdays. mail delivered to lock boxes on weekends. weekday window hours unchanged. mail dispatches maintained daily.
Moravia Boy Scouts attended Camp Wapello the week of July 14 20 with 12 of 16 members participating. The Moravia troop led in rank advancement and merit badges among troops from Fairfield Ottumwa Albia Blakesburg and Moulton.
A note of gratitude from Judy wtth thanks friends for prayers and cards during a long Ottumwa hospital stay. She mentions a Sunday event at Centerville park and blesses all who remembered her with kind thoughts and deeds.
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