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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1968

Page

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Moravia Teams Play Two Good Games In Week

Moravia girls beat Eddyville 6 2 with Rowley pitching a two hitter. Pat Judge led with a triple and two singles. Eddyville had 2 runs on 2 hits and 4 errors. Moravia lost to Cardinal 7 4 as Judge had 3 hits. Corydon boys edged Moravia 4 3 in Bluegrass conference opener with Woodward the winner. Moravia then beat Ottumwa Legion 8 3 behind Woodward two singles. Upcoming games include Mormon Trail and Bloomfield. Little League results include Colts over Chargers 6 5 and Astros over Chargers 10 7.

Moravia Eddyville Rowley Pat Judge Dolly van Benthysen Ruth Steenhoek Cardinal Eakins Judge Corydon Boys George Woodward Wayne Tisue McDane Corydon Ottumwa Legion E'S Ottumwa Purdum Gary Tisue Mormon Trail Bloomfield van Buren S.E. Warren

Thanking neighbors for hay help and lunch support

A note of appreciation from Mr and Mrs John Zajec thanks neighbors and friends who assisted with putting up their hay and the ladies who helped with the lunch.

John Zajec

Await Ruling For Plano Telephone Area

Town Telephone Co reports a large favorable vote for extended area toll free service with Moravia at 293 yes 84 no and Plano 64 yes 30 no plus 53 nonreturned cards. A ruling on whether a majority of all eligible voters is required could shift plans. The company will meet the State Commerce Commission for guidance before proceeding with planning.

Town Telephone Co Moravia Plano State Commerce Commission

Mrs Ryman McDanel Dies in Colorado

Relatives learned Saturday of the death of Mrs. Ryman McDanel of Eaton Colorado. She died in a Greeley hospital where she had been a patient. Several relatives departed Sunday to attend the services.

Ryman McDanel Eaton Colo Greeley

Tomlin to Receive Bachelor’s Degree at Colorado State University

Bobby Gene Tomlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Tomlin, will receive his bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, on Friday evening, June 7.

Bobby Gene Tomlin Curtis Tomlin Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado

Ahee to Graduate From Missouri U With Mathematics Degree

Rose Marie Ahee will graduate from the University of Missouri at Columbia on June 4 with a BA in Arts and Science and a mathematics major. She is a Pi Mu Epsilon member and former vice president. She will join the Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Silver Spring, Maryland, starting July 1. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ahee of St. Charles, Missouri.

Rose Marie Ahee University of Missouri At Columbia Pi Mu Spsilon Naval Ordinance Laboratory Silver Springs Maryland James Ahee St. Charles Grace Ahee Curtis Burton

Thank You Note For Monroe Hospital Visitors

Debra and family thank everyone for cards letters gifts and visitors during stay at Monroe Hospital. Special thanks to Dr Avera Dr Carlson and all nurses Mrs Wayne McDane and Debra.

Debra Monroe Hospital Avera Carlson Wayne McDane

Marybeth Johnson Joins Airlines Career Path at North Central

Marybeth Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Johnson Moravia Iowa has been placed with North Central Airlines Milwaukee Wisconsin Miss Johnson a Moravia Community High School graduate attended Humboldt Institute travel and traffic careers program at 2201 Blaisdell Avenue Minneapolis Minnesota.

Mary E. Johnson Dick Johnson Moravia Iowa North Central Airlines Milwaukee Wisconsin Miss Johnson Moravia Community High School Humboldt, Institute Blaisdell Avenue Minneapolis Minnesota

Engagement Notice for Janice Knudsen and Robert Swanson

Mr and Mrs E H Knudsen announce the engagement of daughter Janice K to Robert E Swanson both of Des Moines Plans call for a September 27 wedding The bride is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Veach She attended Grand View College and works at the Division of Rehabilitation Education and Services The groom to be is son of Mrs Nellie Swanson of Boone and the late Lloyd Swanson He served in Germany with the Army and now studies marketing at Area X Community College in West Des Moines He also works for Younkers

E. H. Knudsen Vine West Des Moines Janice K Robert E. Swanson Cottage Grove Des Moines John Veach Grand View College Division of Rehabilitation, Education and Services Nellie Swanson Boone Lloyd Swanson Germany Area X Community College Younkers

Band Mothers Executive Meeting for New Officers

Band Mothers announce a meeting of its new officers for the coming year. The gathering will be held Friday June 7 at 1 00 p m at the shelter house in the park.

Band Mothers

Thank you to all who sent cards and visits

Roscoe Argo expresses gratitude for cards letters and visits received during his stay at Davis County hospital.

Davis County Hospital Roscoe Argo

Moravia Saddle Club to Host Weiner Roast

The Moravia Saddle Club will hold a weiner roast at the club arena south of Moravia on Thursday evening June 6 at 6 30 p m. Members supply their own weiners and buns, the committee provides drinks and dessert. Bring your horses and ponies.

Moravia

Students must reclaim anti litter posters at Gambles

Notice to students who created anti litter posters to pick up their work at Gambles store by June 15. Return of posters is required and overdue items may be discarded after the deadline.

Gambles

Baby News From Iowa And Missouri Families

Mr and Mrs Patrick Davitt of Harlan Ir are parents of a daughter Rachelle Diane born May 26 weighing 7 pounds 42 ounces Mrs Harry Phillips is grandmother and Mr Fannie Cahen of Centerville great grandmother Mr and Mrs Don EB Sears of Ankeny Iowa are parents of adopted daughter Jo Anne Marit born May 27 1968 weighing 6 pounds 10 34 oz She has two brothers Bryan 7 and Billy aged years Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose of Langment Cul Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs W A Rose of Memphis Mo

Patrick Davitt Harlan Rachelle Diane Harry Phillips Fannie Cahen Centerville Don EB. Sears Ankeny Iowa Jo- Anne Marit Bryan Billy Lloyd Rose Langment Cul W. A. Rose Memphis

Band Uniform Return at High School Next June

Uniforms including hats must be turned in at the high school June 8 before the concert. Return them in a plastic bag with the trouser hem let out and, if you want the same suit next fall, place a note on the hanger.

Pullen Durst Wedding Held At Bunch Iowa Unionville Bride Weds Soldier

Kathryn Elizabeth Pullen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bridge man of Unionville married Sp Kenneth Lisle Durst Saturday at 7 30 p m in Glad Tidings Tabernacle Bunch Iowa Rev John E Lanterman officiated Music by Alma Stufflebeam The couple celebrated with 60 guests at the Unionville American Legion Hall. The bride wore lace full length gown with pearls and a elbow length veil The groom wore Army summer greens Best man was Daniel Durst Bridesmaid Minnie Stufflebeam The wedding party included family and friends from Unionville Chillicothe Ottumwa Center ville Bettendorf Bunch Drakesville Des Moines Mendota Milan IL After a reception the couple honeymooned briefly before he returns to service at Ft Meade Maryland. The bride a 1968 Moravia High School graduate. groom a 1964 Eddyville High School graduate.

Kathryn Elizabeth Pullen Charles Bridgeman Unionville Kenneth Lisle Durst Glad Tidings Tabernacle Bunch Iowa John E. Lanterman Alma Stufflebeam Daniel Durst Minnie Stufflebeam Chillicothe Ottumwa Centerville Bettendorf Drakesville Des Moines Mendota Milan Ilinois Ft. Meade Maryland Moravia Community High School Eddyville High Eddyville Kenneth Carlyle Durst Blakesburg Methodist Church Maxine Deloris Fisher Max Fisher Blakesburg Michael Gene Ahee Steven Bill Roemerman Miss Fisher Nancy Benge Linda Johnston Mr. Ahee Rick Ahee Dennis Glosser Janet Donna Ahee Jim Daugherty Abee Blakesburg High School Moravia High School U. S. Marines Maytag Co Newton Marshalltown Eldora Williamsburg Hartwick Albia Baxter Laurel Mason City Milo Bloomfield and Hurdland, Mo

Navy enlistments and service notes for local men

SN William M. VanZante USN from San Diego after three years as a New London teacher. Mark enlisted May 27. Spa Merrill C. Conison NG 27576077 Troop E 14 Arm Cav 1st Plt 69th Inf Brg Fort Carson Colorado.

William M. VanZante USN Res RIC Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Mark Navy New London Spa Merrill C. Conison Cav 69Th Inf Fort Carson Colorado

Regular meeting of the Moravia Eastern Stars announced

The Mo ravia Eastern Stars will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening June 11 at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Asievieve Morgan WM and Mrs. Maxine Main Secretary listed.

Moravia Eastern Stars Asievieve Morgan Maxine Main Secy

Burtons To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

The Neal Burtons of 726 N 2nd Washington Iowa will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary at First United Methodist church Washington June 9 1968. Open house 2 to 4 p.m. no gifts requested. Married June 9 1918 at the bride’s parents home A E Shulls northwest of Moravia by Rev A B Hightshoe. They have one daughter Mrs Carroll Steinbeck of Rubio and two grandsons. the couple has lived in Washington for 22 years.

Neal Burtons N. 2Nd Washington Iowa First United Methodist Church Burtons A. E. Shulls Moravia A. B. Hightshoe Carroll Steinbeck Rubio

Neighbors Aid Moravia Farm After Hay Harvest Accident

At the John Zajec farm two miles north of Moravia neighbors assisted after he was injured and taken to hospital following a Monday evening incident. Helping hands included Jerold Luse Dwight Stocker and sons Jim Wilson John Peterson Kenney Ellison Wendell Murdy Mark Lathen Bobby Self Dean Tomlin Paul Koffman Gary Tisue Francis Moffitt and Kenneth Underwood. Luncheon helpers were Mrs Jerold Luse Mrs Wayne Clark Mrs Francis Turner and Mrs Don Bolin.

John Zajec Moravia Zajec Jerold G. E. Luse Dwight Stocker and Sons Jim Wilson John Peterson Kenney Ellison Wendell Murdy Mark Lathen Bobby Self Dean Tomlin

Fisher-Ahee Wedding Held At Blakesburg

Maxine Deloris Fisher and Michael Gene Ahee married at Blakesburg Methodist Church at 8 p m May 18 in a ceremony officiated by Rev Ray V Block. Attendants Nancy Benge Linda Johnston Rick Ahee Dennis Glosser. Guests from multiple Iowa towns attended.

Blakesburg

Taylor Aid Meeting With Mary Meadows Scheduled

Taylor Aid will meet with Mary Meadows for a regular meeting on Friday June 7.

Taylor Aid Mary Meadows

Woodwards Observe Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward celebrated 50 years of marriage with an open house at Salem United Methodist church on June 2. The couple wed February 27, 1918. Relatives from many states attended a noon luncheon at the Legion hall and a 2 to 5 pm reception at the church. Charlotte Kehrberg sang Silver Threads Among the Gold, courting back to the couple’s wedding.

Harry Woodward Salem United Methodist Church Woodward Legion Hall Pearl Harry Charlotte Kehrberg Vanessa Long Melissa Robb Connie Ehrenfelt Barbara Hobb Dreger Ronda Ehrenfelt

Thanking Those Who Helped Make The Day Special

A note of gratitude from Pearl and Harry Woodward thanks the Sew-and-So club for the noon luncheon, the Golden Links Sunday School class for the reception, and all who sent flowers cards and telephone calls.

Golden Links

Band Concert in Park Opens Summer Series

The first concert of the summer season is set for Saturday evening June 8 at 8 p m in the park. Director Gary Letchford will announce the program selections during the performance.

Gary Letchford

Visitors greet Harry Wood ward home guests

Friday evening callers included the Woodward families from Moravia Omaha and Kansas City plus Bruce Woodward Linda Irwin from Moravia and Gordon Woodward and family from Kansas City. Saturday visitors listed LeMars Marshalltown Des Moines Oklahoma City Naperville and other communities.

Harry Woodward Wm. Woodward Sr Natalie Wm. Woodward Jr Bruce Woodward Linda Irwin Moravia Bob Woodward Omaha Neb Gordon Woodward Kansas City Leslie Woodward Wanda LeMars Harley Woodward Marshall Vanessa Donald McCloud Gary

Hospital stay thanks and Legion Auxiliary cheer

Elizabeth Burton expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards, flowers, and gifts received during hospitalization. Special thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary for the sunshine basket. She notes the many acts of kindness and prayers will not be forgotten.

American Legion Auxiliary Eliabeth Burton

Services Wed For Mrs Eunice Hiatt

Mrs Eunice Ethny Hiatt 70 died Sunday night at Monroe county hospital Albia Born January 17 1898 in Appangose county daughter of Lewis and Luella Platt Main Married Otha Hiatt July 15 1915 who died February 11 1961 Surviving four daughters Velda Joseph Centerville Phyllis Bates Albia Lois Jean Joyce at home six grandchildren seven great grandchildren two sisters LaFawn Cunningham Mishawaka Ind Sybil Argo Castro Valley Calif and a half sister Icel Jones Minnesota Preceded in death by parents husband and half brother Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon June 5 at Turner Funeral home officiated by Rev Thomas Hersey Burial in Hillcrest cemetery

Eunice Ethny Hiatt Monroe County Albia Appangose County Lewis and Luella Platt Main Otha Hiatt Velda Joseph Centerville Phyllis Bates Lois Jean Joyce LaFawn Cunningham Mishawaka Ind Sybil Argo Castro Valley Calif Icel Jones Minnesota Turner Funeral Home Thomas Hersey Hillcrest Cemetery

Bible School Program Sunday At Salem Church

Students of the Moravia Daily Vacation Bible School will give a program at the Salem United Methodist church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. All parents and others interested are invited to attend. The school has averaged 140 attendees daily with 23 teachers and helpers.

Moravia Salem United Methodist Church

Moulton to Get Sewer Improvements

Iowa towns of Harris and Moulton sign consent orders for sewer treatment facilities. They will submit final plans by August 1 1968 and award construction contracts by December 1 1968. Both towns to file 60 day progress reports to the State Health Department as required.

Iowa Harris Moulton Iowa State Department of Health Iowawatt Pollution Control Commission State Health Department

Local notices from Albia and surrounding towns

Mrs Harvey Hayes entered Monroe county hospital in Albia for observation. John Zajec was a patient at Monroe county hospital from Monday to Wednesday for treatment. Miss Linda Whitehead completed her junior year at the University of Missouri and left Sunday for a summer job at Tan Tara Lake of the Ozarks after a visit with her parents. Out of town attendees for George Railing services included Mr and Mrs Russell Pullis Mrs Edith Clark Ottumwa Bill Luse Lacona and Mrs Leo Dagle and children Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough Mr and Mrs Richard Raymie Mrs Leo Dagle and Mr and Mrs Max McDonough dined at Maple Buffet Knoxville Friday night.

Harvey Hayes Monroe County Hospital Albia John Zajec Linda Whitehead University of Missouri Columbia B. F. Whitehead Tan-Tara Lake of the Ozarks George Railing Russell Pullis Edith Clark Ottumwa Bill Luse Lacona Leo Dagle Des Moines Jack McDonough Richard Raymie Max McDonough Maple Buffet Knoxville

Thanks for the condolences from Grace UMC W.S.C. and Rebekah Lodge

The Railing family extends gratitude for cards, flowers, and sympathy after George's passing. Special thanks to Grace United Methodist Women’s Society and the Rebekah lodge for the luncheon provided to Sadie Railing and family.

George The Grace United Methodist W.S.C Rebekah Lodge Sadie Railing

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