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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
4
Washington officials announced federal aid for Lovilia and Eddyville sewer projects. Lovilia’s $296,800 plan includes a $76,000 grant and $220,800 loan, with a lagoon disposal plant. Eddyville’s $945,000 project features a $76,000 grant and $278,000 loan, also with a lagoon system. Public meetings will explain federal participation.
Linda Hiatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hiatt was installed as Worthy Advisor of the Moravia Rainbow for Girls. Installing officers included Diane Kincade Janice McDonough Mrs Helen Johnson Carol Adams Lou Ellen Rowley and Dixie Davis. Hiatt chose the theme Faith Moves Mountains and blue and silver as her lots. Miss Davis sang Lord's Prayer as Hiatt was escorted by her father through Rainbow Girls with rose wands. Ricky Schrader presented a pink carnation corsage on a white Bible. Other officers installed were Patty Roger Martha French Teresa Lockman Joyce McDonough Maribeth patriotism and Marjorie French service. Following the installing Hiatt introduced her parents and Carol Adams the Grand Representative to Rhode Island. Social hour featured punch coffee and decorated cakes on a white net table with pink and blue flowers and blue candles. Present were attendees from Kansas City Mo Des Moines Blakesburg Ottumwa and Moravia.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred A. Smith observe their golden wedding Sunday June 19 with a 2 to 5 reception at Memorial Hall Methodist church Albia. Mrs. Smith formerly Olive Caylor of Udell and daughter of the late E A Caylor. They married June 20 1616 at the bride’s parents home south of Unionville Ta. They have three children Robert W. Smith Albia Max L. Smith Washington Ta and Mrs. Charles E. Melnnes Centerville plus eight grandchildren.
Moravia girls softball team defeated Moulton in a doubleheader 18-12 and 24-9. A later game saw Moravia win 15-3 at home against Moulton. Moravia travels to Cardinal Friday for a 5:30 p.m. matchup.
Mrs. Vina Taylor and Mrs. Ardis Walter join Howard Alden in enrolling at William Penn College, Oskaloosa, for summer classes starting June 6.
Past Matrons Club met at Mrs D E Bishops home for June plans with Mrs Bertha Broshar assisting. The evening included social time and refreshments. A thanks note expresses gratitude for cards flowers calls and kindness during and after hospital stay Mrs Addie Sheldon
Frank Augustus Cox died of a heart attack Friday at 5 40 PM at his Moravia home. Born October 15 1889 he lived in Appanoose and Monroe counties most of his life and since 1962 at his present home. He married Ida Frances Stevens January 18 1908 who survives. A farmer and sawmill operator he was a member of Open Bible church Albia. Surviving: five daughters Alicia Brock Rex Angel Orel Easter Bill Robinson and W Foster. three sons Burdett Bill Cox Carl Cox. Also twenty grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Preceded by infant son five grandchildren and eight brothers. Funeral Monday June 6 1986 at 2:00 PM Turner Funeral Home. Pallbearers Joe Easter Billy Robinson Dick Brock Dale Cox Mike Foster Paul Benell. Rev La Zelle Stufflebeam Ottumwa officiated. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery.
Several Moravia boys play for the Baxter Box Babe Ruth team at Centerville coached by Ron Woodward. Monday they defeated the Rotary team 12 to 3 with Gary Tisue on the mound and Wayne Tisue catching. Tuesday they beat the Elks 12 to 4 as George Woodward pitched and Wayne Tisue again caught. They schedule another Monday game.
Kimberlee Hall age 64 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Hall of Blakesburg underwent major hip surgery in Madison Wisconsin on June 7 at Children Hospital Unit IV Room 230 University of Wisconsin Madison Wis Mrs Hall is the former Nancy Horn the nerve of Mr and Mrs Ray Charity
Mrs Gabe Johnson was taken from Motree county hospital in Albia to the Goldenare nursing home in Centerville for treatment and care. Her daughter Wands is with her sisters Mrs Ralph Robinson and Mrs Walter Scott.
An H Cane First Christian Church announces Rev Louis Schaffner as minister and Lois Fowler as superintendent with Sunday School at 9 30 and Communion Aid meeting at Mrs Birdie Mains on Wednesday afternoon. Church of the Nazarene led by Rev E J Strong offers 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship on Today's Opportunities NYPS at 7 00 Evangelistic sermon at 7 45 and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 followed by monthly church board meeting.
Grace Methodist Church leads with Rev Elton D Coleman preaching The Yeast of Life at 9 00 a m and church school at 10 00 a m Vacation Bible School runs to June 17 from 9 11 a m Keith Gladfelder Vestment at Fairview Wesley Chapel and Moravia list sermons and church school times The Yeast theme appears at each church with variations in service times and youth programs.
Rev J A Ogden leads Sunday School at 10 00 morning and worship at 7 00 pm with Youth Fellowship at 7 30 pm The W S W S meets Friday June 10 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Coffins home Union Vacation Bible School Friday June 10 at 8 00 pm Public invited Ladies Aid meeting and dinner Wednesday June 15 Bible Study and Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm
Interim Pastor Rev J A Ogden and Wayne Thompson lead services and Sunday activities at Iconium Methodist Church with morning worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m MYF meets. Vacation Bible School runs June 13 to 17 with afternoon classes.
The N W M S held their monthly meeting at the Nazarene church on Wednesday evening. Judy Woodward led singing The Light of the World Is Jesus and Karen Warren presented devotions Who Is Going to Give and For Pray. Karen Warren will travel to Honduras for two months of mission work starting Saturday June 1 with a Veauard college group. The reading secretary and prayer requests were shared followed by prayer led by Mrs Henry Horn. Mrs Frank Woodward gave the Cape Verde Islands lesson from Mediterranean Missions. Rev Strong gave benediction.
Mrs Gabe Johnson was moved from Guidgenege nursing home in Centerville to Monroe County Hospital in Albia for medical treatment. The transfer occurred Wednesday as she reenters hospital care.
Guy McDanels and spouse observe their 50th anniversary with an open house June 19 1966 from 2 to 4 pm at the Moravia Community Center. Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel of 424 E Van Buren Centerville invite friends to attend.
The Vacation Bible School will present its program Sunday evening June 12 at 8:00 p.m. at the E U B Church. Superintendent Mrs John Wilson leads a team including Minnie Ann Condra and several teachers. Dr Parrot showed Holy Land slides Wednesday. There were 106 pupils and 20 helpers.
Karen Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Warren of rural Moravia will leave June 13 for Tegucigalpa Honduras Central America where she will serve for two months in a Christian high school. Miss Warren a junior at Vennard College University Park Iowa is one of four students from the college going to a foreign mission field for the summer. The program is a joint endeavor by World Gospel Mission and Vennard College. The aims are to develop full time missionaries and deepen the students concern for mission work.
Rev Elton Coleman of Moravia departed Ottumwa airport at 5 36 p m for Memphis Tennessee to join the civil rights march to the Mississippi state capitol in Jackson He will visit his mother and relatives after the march Local funds have been raised to cover his expenses Mrs Coleman will lead Sunday services in his absence
Descendants of the S. G. Boyer family gathered at Moravia community building for their annual reunion. Earl Boyer was elected president and Moffitt served as vice president with Mrs. Irene Bear of Plano as secretary treasurer. Delmont noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting followed. The next reunion will be at the same location on the first Sunday in June.
Moravia officials announce a voluntary car safety check Thursday evening at Moravia square from 4 to 9. Harry Robertson and local officers conduct checks, offering safety stickers if cars meet standards. County fair board meeting yields tentative fair plans for July 27 28 29 30 including barbecue rodeo tractor pulling and 4-H FFA entries with open class shows. Centerville Saddle club will showcase Wednesday, tractor pulling grows in popularity on Thursday, Merritt's rodeo and barbecue set for Friday and Saturday.
Alva Cridlebaugh 74 died Saturday at Monroe County Hospital Albia after a long cancer illness. Born July 8 1891 in Douglas Township he married Fanny Joiner Feb 25 1917. Survived by wife four children 12 grandchildren and a sister. Funeral June 8 at Centerville Baptist Church with burial in Moravia.
The Blakesburg Saddle Club sponsors an Iowa Stockhorse accredited horse show on Sunday, June 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Russell Warner farm five miles north of Blakesburg. Eleven classes plus a free pony class. Free gate for any horse owner. Lunch on grounds. All are welcome.
Mrs William Burmeister Dorotha Hiatt Burmeister 48 of Cedar Rapids, daughter of the late George Hiatt and Grace Hiatt of University Park, Ia, died June 7 at University Hospital in Iowa City after a short illness. Services were held today at Cedar Rapids.
The Ladies Aid of the EUB church will serve dinner at the church on Wednesday. Menu includes fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, and rolls.
Mrs Larry Brooks was a medical patient at Monroe county hospital in Albia and returned home Friday to recuperate.
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