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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1959

Page

2

Busy week for Enon area families fills church and field

Prayer circle met at Mrs Go mer Stocker home while Vina Taylor led pupils to Center ville park for a picnic. 4 H members initiated Ray Charity as honorary member and practiced at Alcian. Norma Lee Faber visited grandparents. Strawberries ripened as farmers labored to haul rock for the new road to Enon school.

Gomer Stocker Vina Taylor Centerville Park Papila Harold Hawk Colleen Lawrence Dommer Mike Dallas Faber Norma Lee Maurice Crist Karen Hal Ray Charity Albian Elover K. C. Potts Jéanne Joanine Nancy Caroll Albia High School Norma Lee Faber R. S. Faber Nadine As Griffin Pri Doyle McDanething Lawrence Dorhmer Randy John Kelly Glen Fowler Ius Wentland Linda Paula Chesterton Ind Alva Fowler Udell Richard Bentzinger Roddy Joanne Hawk Mervin McDanel Clifford Stocker R. 5. Faber Oscar Harvey Carroll Wayne McDanet Debra Sue Doyle McDanet Russell Hughes

Community Notes From Union Township Social Week

Carla Miller played with Hope Kelley Tuesday afternoon. Roger and Sherman Kelley were dinner guests Tuesday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Cross. Sherryl and Gordon Doggett spent Thursday with Mrs. Gaylord Main and others. Diana and Mildred Kelley visited Mrs. Mary Burns Friday. Walter Harper called Saturday. Gene Paris was an overnight guest of Dennis Kelley Saturday. The Burdette Cox family hosted weekend visits and Sunday meals with local households. Wedding in Des Moines drew F. E. Boyer and Harry Woodward to Central Nazarene Church for Bill Woodward Jr. and Leila Ellis. Dale Cox and family spent time at the Cox home. Community ties remain strong with frequent visits among local families.

Carla Miller Hope Kelley Roger Sherman Kelley Perry Cross Sherryl Gordon Doggett Gaylord Main Margaret Fenton John Kelley Herschel Kelley Nancy Ward Burdette Cox Rowena Nyle Rex Angels Diana Mildred Kelley Mary Burns Walter Harper Gene Paris Dennis Kelley Bill Robinsons F. E. Boyer Harry Woodward Des Moines Bill Woodward, Jr Leila Ellis Central Nazarene Church Dale Cox Burdette Cox Home. Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Horn Becky Nadine Dommer Randy Burdite Cox Glenys Fenton Harold Fenton Frank Cox

Busy Maidens 4-H Club Meets at Linda Johnson Home

The Busy Maidens 4-H met May 13 at Linda Johnson's home. Members pledged and roll called with seven. Martha Rouse won the Senior Better Grooming contest. Sharon Gay won the Junior. Martha spoke on fabrics, Linda Davis on hair care, Linda John demonstrated gathering net, and Sharon Gay demonstrated care of hands and nails. Martha plans to run for county office with Becky Whitlock as campaign speaker. Delegates named Linda Davis and Marilyn Turner. Meeting adjourned after records were read. refreshments served. Attendees included leaders Mrs. Margaret Turner and Mrs. Maiie Whitlock, judge Mrs. Walter Gardner, and visitors Mrs. Warren Rouse and others. Reporter: Sharon Gay.

Linda Johnson Martha Rouse Sharon Gay Linda Davis Linda John Becky Whitlock Marilyn Turner Linda Marilyn Jeanne Turner

Franklin Farmers Plan Regular Third Tuesday Meetings

The Franklin Farmers met at Vosburgh school house on May 18 and decided to hold future meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. They planned their annual 4-H tour by June. Afterward refreshments were served by Connie and Max McAninch and others. Orville McCord gave an interesting talk and demonstration on gun safety.

Vosburgh School House Connie Max McAninch Allen Ammons Orville McCord Richard Perry Larry Whitehead Tom Penfield Richard Calhoun Richard Nancy Mosley Jerry Hawk Bruce Thompson

Taylorettes 4-H Club Meeting Recap

The Tay lor Ettes 4 H club met May 28 at 1 30 pm at Janice Brown home with 9 members and 1 associate present President Connie Roblenz led pledge to the American flag. Nellie Argo spoke on why I keep my expense account back. Janice McDonough demonstrated making a flat apron. A team demo by Janice Brown and Diane Kincade showed a gathered skirt. Refreshments served by Janice and mother. Next at Diane Linda and Sharon Judge home. Reporters Diane Kincade and Nelle Argo.

Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club Janice Brown Connie Roblenz Nellie Argo Janice McDonough Diane Kincade Janice Diane Linda Sharon Judge Nelle Argo

Barbara Darby and Judy Gillen Host Notable Guests

Barbara Darby and Judy Gillen hosted nine attendees for a social event with reporter Nancy Carol Fabet noting the gathering and six other guests present.

Barbara Darby Judy Gillen Nancy Carol Fabet

Ur bana Doers 4-H Club Meeting Highlights May 29

Ur bana Doers 4-H Club met Friday at Judy Foster’s Blakesburg home to discuss the annual Rally day program. Jeanne Hawk announced her county office bid with Linda Ward as campaign speaker. Delegates named for events include Nancy Carol Faber Eloise Leffler Dianne Faber and Judy Foster. Mary Proctor attends State Convention in Ames. demonstrations by Judy Gillan and the team of Barbara Darby and Joanne Hawk.

Urbana Doers Judy Foster Blakesarge Jeanne Hawk Linda Ward Nancy Carol Faber Eloise Leffler Dianne Faber Lake Ahquabi Mary Proctor Ames Judy Gillan Barbara Darby Joanne Hawk Mrs. Foster Judy Eloise Settler Jeanne Carolyn Archer Martha Madelyn Sinlair Dianne Cathy Faber

Faylortotlery 4 H Club Meeting Notes

Faylortotlery 4 H Club met at the home of Ted and Ralph Mc Donough on Monday evening June 8. President Donald West led the pledge and roll call. six members named what they plan to take to the fair. Minutes were approved. Plans included 4 H camp at Madrid July 22 to 24 with Ralph McDonough and Jim Argo attending, and short course at Ames June 16 to 18 for Donald West and Jerry Boblez. The club voted to share half the delegates' expenses and discussed an ice cream social and a basket dinner in Moravia park July 12. A 4 H tour would follow dinner. The meeting closed with the pledge to the 4 H flag. Demonstrations covered beef profit and loss by Ralph McDonough and electricity by Ted McDonough, with refreshments served. Present were Jim Argo and May Argo, Ralph and Ted McDonough, Donali West, Jerry Bobbienz, leaders Guy Argo and Jack McDonough, Reporter Jerry Boblenz.

Taylor-Totlery Ted Ralph McDonough Donald West Madrid Jim Argo Jerry Boblez Ames Moravia Park Ted McDonough Jim May Argo Ralph Donali West Jerry Bobbienz Guy Argo Jack McDonough Jerry Boblenz

Schools Tour OskaIoosa With Teachers And Pupil List

May 16 Blue Front and Ioonium schools with Hazel Hellyer and Edna Sullivan toured OsKaloosa visiting the telephone office Mahaska Bottling Purity Ice Cream Co fire station jail and courthouse. After lunch the group shopped at the dime store and rode home in light rain stopping at Dairy Sweet Moravia for treats.

Dairy Sweet Charley VanZante Richard la Woodward Dwight Dickie Foster Robert Kehrberg Cecil Ellen Carolyn Cooper Maxine Ruth Johnson Tommy Penfield Nicky Dicks Richard Perry Karl Lee Calhoun Judy Cochran Doris Jean Jerry Hawk Sandra Whitehead Connie Stevie Sherryle Dean Landgrebe Francine George Irene Brozovich Frank Woodward

Albia Plans Four Day Centennial Celebration

Albia Centenary Corporation announces a four day program for June 24 to 27 marking Albia’s 100th incorporation anniversary. events include a 250 local cast 90 minute historical pageant on a 250 foot stage, parade, ball, square dance, band concert, old fashioned show, and themed days like Albia Day Miners Day Agriculture and Youth Day Monroe County Day. Invitations sent to thousands of former residents.

Albia Centennial Corporation Albia Mississippi Albia High School Agriculture and Youth Monroe County

Twentieth Century Club Meets at Mrs Lee Tadlocks

The Twentieth Century club met with Mrs. Lee Tadlocks on Tuesday afternoon. Members answered roll call with a current event. The hostess led a program on Australia, which was informative and engaging for attendees.

20Th Century Twentieth Century Club Lee Tadlock Australia

Reception Honors Rev Richardson and Family Night Observance

A reception for Rev and Mrs J A Richardson and Lou Ann was held at Evangelical United Brethren church on a Wednesday evening. Richardson was reappointed to the Moravia charge May 8. The program, directed by Mrs Harry Woodward and Mrs Carl Tisue, included hymns, readings, Bible quiz, duets, humorous readings, and a pastor family talk followed by refreshments served by Mrs Wendell Murdy and Mrs E G Hawk.

J. A. Richardson Lou Ann Evangelical United Brethren Church Richardson Moravia Harry Woodward Carl Tisue M. K. Blackman Theo Miller

Tiling Demonstration at Willard Brain Farm Near Unionville

A tiling demonstration conducted by LaVern Whitaker and Lyle Peterson of the Soil Conservation Service was held on the Willard Brain farm north of Unionville. The event showcased soil management practices and tiling techniques used to improve drainage on farmland.

LaVern Whitaker Lyle Peterson The Soil Conservation Service Willard Brain Unionville

Farm Drainage Project Linked By Local Men

Monday group effort by C. Miller Russell Kelly and Mr Brain to drain an areal across portions of their farms. Wet weather and soil caused cave-ins in ditches but overcame by tiers. Mr Brain operates the machine while Kelly and Miller lay tile and bath fill following Soil Conservation Service plans and specs.

C. ©. Miller Russell Kelly Mr. Brain Mr. Kelly Mr. Miller

Notice of Administratrix for Tillmont estate

Notice is hereby given that Lula R Tillmont has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Fredrick S Tillmont late of Appanose County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to the estate will pay to the undersigned and those with claims will present them as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated June 1 1959. Attorney W G Goodwin 18 South Clinton St Abla Iowa. June 4-11.

Fredrick S. Tillmont Appanocse Towa A. D Lula R. Tillmont W. G. Goodwin Clinton St Aibla Iowa

Shanghai Club Meets at Over turf Home May Meeting

Bertha Over turf hosted the Shanghai club at her home May 20 with a noon rug rug rag sewing session. Dorothy Calhoun won a guessing game as members and guests including Amy Hin er Iole Christy Allie Taylor Doris Christy Elaine Joyce Carol Cora Murphy Doris N Christy Barbara Patty Anna Land grebe Eva Lee Walker Gerald Lorraine Mike and Jimmy Rine hart Bert Hazel Rinehart Charles Wakefield Frank Rinehart Glen and Bertha Over turf attended. The next meeting will be with Lorraine Rinehart on June 5. Family night is set for June 12 with ice cream and cookies.

Bertha Overturf Shanghai Club Dorothy Calhoun Amy Hiner Iole Christy Allie Taylor Doris Christy Elaine Joyce Carol Cora Murphy Doris N. Christy Barbara Patty Anna Landgrebe Eva Lee Walker Gerald Lorraine Mike Jimmy Rinehart Bert Hazel Rinehart Charles Wakefield Frank Rinehart Glen Lorraine Rinehart

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Enen Mrs. Dallas Faber Harold Prough Claude Hawk Sylvan van Dorin Lawrence Dommer Lewis Dommer Doyle McDanes Enon Beryice CEM Albla West Side Oes Daluxe Davis Atdia Lowa Union Township F. E. Boger Richey Florists Phane Agesi Albia Rt. 1 Grand Ave Franklin Farmers Taylorettes Urbana Boers Repex Oskaloosa W. Brain Farm Ln Ad District Court of the State of Appanochhe County Firestone Oehler Bros Firestone Stores Centerville Shanghai Famcily Ralph's Shoe Store Ray
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