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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1959
Page
4
Pratt Engineering of Des Moines presented tentative plans for a new high school building and gym to the board of education Tuesday. The 264 by 96 foot structure includes a 46 by 78 foot gym with seating for 624, a music room, and a lunch area. A final scaled plan will be prepared with possible changes before acceptance.
Janice McDonough and her mother Mrs Max McDonough hosted a party Wednesday for Joyce McDonough on her 8th birthday. Guests enjoyed games and Joyce opened gifts after which refreshments were served. attendees included JoEllen Hiatt Debbie VanDorin Shirley Helmick Cathy Tscherter Pat Judge and Linda Moffatt.
A pre nuptial shower for Miss Betty King and Gary Charity was held Wednesday evening at the Masonic hall. Hostesses included Mary DuVail, Sharon Argo, Joyce Kincade, and others. Guests enjoyed games, opened gifts, and refreshments of pink and white cake, punch, coffee, mints, and nuts.
Betty King daughter of Mr and Mrs Spencer King Unionville became the bride of Gary Chority son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Chority Moravia at 730 pm Friday candlelight ceremony in Unionville Baptist Church Rev Raymond Roberts Bloomfield officiated before 175 guests. Brides bouquet was lavender orchid on a white Bible. Reception in church parlors with pink and white decorations and a four tier cake. The couple, both Moravia graduates, will live in Moravia after a weeklong honeymoon.
A Moravia stop hosts a 1 30 p m motorcade promoting Albia Centennial observances. The procession will stay about 15 minutes before continuing to other towns inviting local residents to take part.
Miss Leila Marie Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Ellis of Des Moines became the bride of William H Woodward Jr son of Mr and Mrs William Woodward of Colfax at the Central Church of the Nazarene Des Moines on Saturday June 6 in a candle light ceremony attended by about 200 guests Rev Elmer Davis officiated The altar featured gladioli snapdragons pink rose buds and seven branch candelabra The couple exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony The bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle gown with a train and carried a white Bible topped with a white orchid The bridal party included maid of honor Miss Sharon Cain and bridesmaids Miss Edith and Miss Sharon Ellis The groom's party included best man A2/c Robert Woodward and groomsmen Jim Woodward and George Murty The ceremony was followed by a reception and a wedding trip to Wisconsin Dells The couple will reside at 1019 8th Street Des Moines The guest list spans multiple Iowa towns and states including Des Moines Colfax Beaman and Columbus Ohio.
Moravia White Sox produced 11 hits and 5 walks for 17 runs at Moravia diamond beating Bussey Red Sox. Carson Merkcle and Bob Burns had 3 hits each, Denny Underwood made a running catch, Ed Oehier started pitching with Todd Harp and Fred Strong relieving. Next game Friday at Albia against the Yankees.
New speed limits take effect July 4 governing Interstate daytime 75 mph and night 65 mph. Primary roads 70 mph daytime 60 mph night. Secondary 60 mph daytime 50 mph night. Trucks 50 mph, buses 60 mph, school buses mixed 45–50 mph. Trailers vary by weight and size. Urban districts 20–25 mph. Suburban 45 mph.
Monday evening the Rebekah lodge met with Helen Lou Stocker presiding. A report on presenting the traveling emblem at Centerville was given. A committee for honoring April May and June birthdays was appointed. The charter was draped for departed member C A Turner at the May 25 meeting.
For Wednesday June 17 the E U B Church serves Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes gravy peas carrots relish plate cabbage salad rolls butter and strawberry shortcake with coffee.
James and Hannah Proctor descendants and families gather at Centerville Iowa city park on Sunday June 14. Relatives and friends are invited. A basket dinner is served at 12 30 p.m.
Wayne Fraheig Pickrell, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Pickrell, has enlisted in the Air Force. He left Monday for basic training at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio Texas. Friends may write him at Flight 352 Box 1503 Lackland Air Force Base Texas.
The season begins with the first band concert on Saturday night. The group planned a practice at the community building Wednesday night and will also hold the usual drawing that evening.
Miss Sharon Argo of the Moravia Rainbow for Girls was selected for the Grand Representative appointment by the Grand Assembly. Three girls, Nellie Argo, Nancy Tomlin, and Judy Gladfelder, will attend the Grand Assembly in Davenport from June 15 to 17.
A prenuptial shower honored Miss Charlotte McAninch Saturday evening hosted by Miss Joan Fox Martha McCord and Martha Potts at the Fox home. Guests shared in social time and Charlotte opened gifts. She and Lynn Luse plan to marry June 14.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free and Mrs Elaine and Flora Jones hosted a picnic at Mac Rae park in Des Moines. Attendees included Hilbert Roberts Rita and Gary Ankeny Hicks Pabst Sue Larry Pabst Todd Keith Roberts and daughters Des Moines Burdell Roberts and daughters Menlo Gerald Roberts Jeff Nancy Hubbard Guy Roberts Murl Henderson Dale Allerton. The gathering celebrated the 25th wedding anniversaries of the Frees and the Roberts pair with cake and ice cream.
Wendell Condra plans to return soon to take over operation of the Standard Oil station for the summer months. He then intends to attend college in the fall.
Paul LaVern Simmons infant son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Simmons born June 5 1959 at Monroe county hospital Albia died there early June 8 age three days after suffering lung hemorrhaging since birth Prayer service 1:30 p m Tuesday at Lewis funeral home conducted by Rev Frank Walters Knoxville Apostolic church Graveside services 2 p m at Hillcrest cemetery Moravia laid to rest beside great grandmother Simmons
The Simmons family thanks friends and neighbors for flowers and aid after the loss of their son. Notable gratitude to Mike Martin Rosemary Burkland Buddie and Edna Stacker for efforts. Deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs Arthur Simmons
Expressions of sympathy poured in after the death of baby Paul Simmons. Family members including great grandfather Simmons and Millemon grandparents thank relatives and friends for support during this time.
The George Kaualarich family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and Moravia Booster club for kindness and floral offerings shown during the recent death of their father.
Mr and Mrs James Wilson announce the birth of their adopted daughter Sheri Sue born on April 27. The couple requests no gifts or calls. Sheri Sue joins the family as their new daughter and is expected to be welcomed by relatives and friends.
Town council approved a contract with Hoeg & Ames Inc to drill a 6 inch test well to about 125 feet at the city site. If liquid source exists, development includes casing sand screens and eight hour pump test. Estimated test cost 320 dollars. total project up to 1922 dollars plus sterilization. Garden Engineering of Oskaloosa is consulting engineer. Class B beer permits approved for Kenneth Knapp and Jay Main.
The June N. F. M. S. gathering met Wednesday evening at the Nazarene church with Mrs. LaVerne Smith leading devotions and Mrs. Frank Woodard guiding a lesson on Cape Verde Islands missions. Attendees included Judy Woodward Janet Lynette Smith Rosemary Horn Carol Paxston Faith Jordan and Karren Warren with Robert Horn giving benediction.
The Shanghai club met with Lorraine Rinehart on June 3. A cooperative dinner was enjoyed at noon. Members and guests included Doris N Christy and numerous Christy and Rinehart family members. Family night is set for June 12 with ice cream and cake. The next meeting is with Hazel Rinehart on June 17.
Farm Bureau will hold its meeting next Thursday evening at the Hilton church. 4 H boys will serve ice cream during the event.
Miss Zula Taylor hosted a Thursday meeting of the Jolly Dozen circle. Prizes were won by Mrs. Mettie Roland and Mrs. Frank Swaim, with Miss Cynthia Taylor taking the door prize. Refreshments followed at the close.
Mrs Elsie DeLong recently arrived from Bushnell Nebraska to settle here. She purchased the property known as the Harry Pabst home from Mrs Jennie Bland and has moved in.
Debra Lynn Jordan won first prize in a baby personality contest sponsored by Paul Dennis Studios of St. Louis. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harsh and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Jordan of Polo Missouri. Debra’s mother is Betty Harsh.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra Minnie Ann and Dennis attended a Sunday family gathering at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Guy McCannon near Numa The occasion honored her brother Donald and family visiting from Coolidge Arizona.
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