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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1960

Page

4

Reliable area agent wanted for complete line distribution

Reliable man or woman from this area to distribute complete line of cigarettes candy nuts exceptional oman gum through new automatic vendors. No selling. accounts will be established. Qualify with car references and cash capital of 800 secured by inventory. Excellent earnings part time or full time. Personal interview by mail box 156 Rochester Minnesota. Also need someone to fix roof and remodel soon. Garden Club Flower Show Thursday 1 to 4 pm. Alterations by FOSTERS Dry Goods.

P.O. Box Rochester Minnesota

Free Child Portraits At Community Building Event

The Union invites parents to bring children to the Community building on Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm for free portrait photos to be featured in Citizens of Tomorrow. No charge or subscription needed. optional prints available through the studio. Appointments via Mrs. Carl Tistie at 724-3420.

Carl Tistie

Local News: Two Residents Undergo Minor Procedures

Joyce Walter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Walter, underwent an appendectomy on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Marvin Gardner received a deep cut on her hand from slicing meat at the Spencer grocery on Tuesday morning, needing several stitches.

Joyce Walter Loren Walter Marvin Gardner Spencer Grocery

Memorial day social notes and visits across towns

A sprawling set of visits and greetings across Russell, Coatsville, Exline, German Valley and neighboring towns. Families like Hiatt, Stocker, Callen, Blumer, Runnells and Dotson share meals and memorial day gatherings with relatives and friends spanning Ottumwa to Burlington, Kirksville and Des Moines. Many motorists and guests arrive for weekend stays and homecomings as community ties persist through dinners, cemetery visits, and garden parties.

Jonathan Chase Russell Lester Brain Clarence Johnson Martha Stevens Coatsville Hazel Worley Exline Emery Hiatt Mettie Roland Clara Irelan Elvin Stocker Jay, Sales Blakesburg Hilbert Roberts Ankeny Lula R. Tillmont Fay Cowell Hudson Keosaqua Moravia Cleo Stocker German Vailey Ill Gomer Stocker Dan Schenz Des Moines Dale Callen J. R. Callen John Packard Norwalk Ohio Callen Numa Merle Holden Boone Paul Callen Pat Monroe Mondey Clarence Dowd Floyd Wood Ida Caylor Centerville Flo Helms Martinsburg Floyd Runnells Burlington Evie Runnells Boyd Runnells Linda Harold Hoffman Edna Hiatt Marion Ernest Helmick Timberlake South Dakota Francis Firkins San Diego Calif George Firkins Firkins Claude Hawk Clarance Baayen Berwick Bill Wilson Fred Dotson John Dotson Edith Prose Udell F. K. Smith Don Cobler Robert Hutchins Douglas Donita Ottumwa

Clover Leaf Club Meets with Verna McAninch

The Clover Leaf club gathered at Verna McAninch's on May 25, 1960. Members planned to suspend meetings until September and scheduled events including a picnic on June 26 at Centerville Park and an ice cream supper on July 22 at Moravia Park.

Clover Leaf Club Verna McAninch Mildred Tarbell Janice Moore Centerville Park Moravia Park Roy Argo Fern Penfield Myre Frank Tarbe Douglas Mabel Moore Russell Vera Moore John E. McAnineh

Sears to Receive Drake University Degree at 79th Commencement

Dennie E. Sears of Moravia Iowa is among about 450 Drake University seniors to receive degrees at the 79th annual spring commencement Monday June 6 at 9 30 am in the Drake Fieldhouse. Sears will obtain the bachelor of arts degree.

Dennie E. Sears Henry GO. Sears Moravia Iowa Drake University Drake Sears

Drake awards degrees at baccalaureate service

President Henry G. Harmon will personally award degrees and certificates to each candidate at Drake. Baccalaureate services will be Sunday June 5 at 8 pm in the Drake fieldhouse. The sister program at Drake covers general business studies as part of the college of business administration.

College of Business Administration Drake Henry G. Harmon

Family Dinner Honors Merton Rose

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose hosted a Sunday dinner for relatives honoring their son Merton Rose and his family from Marquette Michigan who spent the weekend in Albia Guests included Artie Calhoun Melbourne Fla Wray and Harve Smith Broomfield Mo W A Rose Memphis Mo Glenn Derby Sam Derby Bill Derby Anita Carol from Marquette. Rex Hagerman Mike Jerry Pettibone Peggy Bob Carter Mediapolis also stopped by.

Lloyd Rose Merton Marquette Michigan Artie Calhoun Melbourne Fla Wray Smith Harve Smith Broomfield W. A. Rose Memphis Mo Glenn Derby Sam Derby Bill Derby Albia Richard Derby Muscatine Bill Rose Des Moines Don Sears Billy Ankeny Merton Rose Anita Carol Mich Rex Hagerman Mike Jerry Pettibone Peggy Bob Carter Mediapolis

Jake Foster Died At Albia May 19

J H Jake Foster 82 of Albia died May 19 at his home 321 B Ave W He was born near Moravia May 21 1877 and lived on a farm in Appanoose county before moving to Albia in 1931 He married Mary Elizabeth Rinehart in 1905 Surviving are his wife two daughters two sons and a sister The funeral was May 21 at Turner Funeral Home Moravia with burial in Haynes cemetery north of Centerville

J. H Jake) Foster Albia B Ave Moravia Appanoose County Mary Elizabeth Rinehart Merle Davison Highland Ind Merle Murphy Tucson Ariz J. H. Foster Jr Centerville Theodore Foster Louise van Dorin

Franklin News A E Derby In Veterans Hospital

Franklin News item reports A E Derby in Veterans hospital Des Moines with Memorial Day visit by Emmett Derby and family. Other social notes include Sue Lahart Carolyn Visser and Jeannie Thomas visiting Roseann Calhoun. several couples hosting and attending social events at Swift Calhoun and Turner households.

Emmett Derby A. E. Derby Veterans Hospital Des Moines Sue Lahart Carolyn Visser Jeannie Thomas Roseann Calhoun Clair Long Jeffrey Duane Wilson Mark Glen Turner Earl Swifts Thelma Calhoun Freda Swift W.S.C.S Sam Eastlick Louis Kellogg Coy Swifts Dorothy Pickrell Maude Turner

Local Socials From Sunday Gatherings Across Town

Hattie Miller visits with Mr and Mrs Ben Pickrell. Roscoe Argo hosts Sunday evening. Carl Calhoun and Donald host at Marion Allen home with Mr and Mrs Virgil Calhoun and Lincoln Neb guests. James Calhoun hosts Carl Calhoun family on Sunday. Emmett Derby family at Larry Derby home near Keota. Martha Shepherd with Linda Ammons Thursday. Connie Bescoe of St Louis spends weekend with Charles Hershberger. Judy Woolums visits Shirley Calhoun midweek. Frank Hershberger of Dallston Missouri and Bill Hershberger family join Mount Charles Hersberger. Mrs Bill O Har a and Mrs Emmett Derby visit Centerville Saturday afternoon.

Hattie Miller Ben Pickrell Roscoe Argo Carl Calhoun Donald Marion, Allen Virgil Calhoun Lincoln Nebr James Calhoun Emmett Derby Larry Derby Keota Martha Shepherd Linda Ammons Connie Bescoe St. Louis Charles Hersberger Judy Woolums Shirley Calhoun Frank Hershberger Dallston Bill Hershberger Albin Mount Charles Hersbergers Bill O’hara Centerville

Coulson News—Carl Smiths Visit At E. O. Tucker's

Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs Carl Smith and family were Sunday guests of E O Tucker. Numerous local families visited cemeteries Hillcrest and New Hope. Many others shared meals or called on neighbors including Miller Argo Ballanger and Hiatt households.

Carl Smith Des Moines E. O. Tucker Elsie Lilian Callen Minta Shoemaker Hillcrest New Hope Theo Miller Francis Miller Susan Jane Verda Argo Newton H. V. Peterson Penny John Fred Ricky Mary Miller Mason City Dick Miller Albia Herb Boblenz Ottumwa W. C. Anderson Fairfield Nelson Ballanger Delmar Ballanger Nancy Boblenz Patsy Mikels Guy Argo Sharon Nellie Rainbow Clyde Strickler Jerry Roblenz J. W. Hutton Richard Miller Davenport

Napkins for all occasions from UNION Office

Plain pastel napkins in assorted colors and patterns offered for every event. Available as is or imprinted, UNION Office provides a range of sizes and finishes.

Union Office

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Rachel C. Hart C. C. Coulson Kenneth Condra Dial Rushings Moravi Verl Perkins Livestock Market Kenneth O'Conner Taylor Sisters Fred Cousins Fran Rem Garden Club Wm. G. McDanel Rt. 2 Oregon Piang Music Shop G. L. Hufstader S. Main Elvin Stocker and Son Wm. Stoltz Paxston Childrens Pictures Charlotte Freeze Nadine & George’ S Fine Foods Bon Sears Jake Foster Franklin News Earl Swift Wayne Way Wayne Wayne Poultry Krums Coulson News Carl Smiths E. O. Tuckers Allis-Chalmers Turner & Son Ory RSE Mrs. Grimes Pork & Beans Phys
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