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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1964

Page

4

Demonstrations At Moravia Plot June 18

Farmers in Appanoose County host Moravia plot demonstrations on compact high school grounds to compare four herbicides Atra zine Lorox Randox and Randox T. A twilight meeting is planned June 18 at 8 p.m. for farmers dealers and seed corn salesmen with herbicide application equipment on site for observation and discussion.

Appanoose County Moravia Highway 80 Atrazine Lorox Randox Randox T Monroe Apfanoose County

Geor gie Woodward Strikes Out Eight in Opener

Georgie Woodward pitched his first Babe Ruth ball game Thursday night on the Centerville diamond for Baxter Box against the Elks team, winners of last year's tournament. The Grade nine youngster, just up from Little League, went all the way on the mound and baffled the veterans with a mix of curves, drop balls, fast balls, knuckles, screw balls, and other controlled pitches.

Georgie Woodward Centerville Baxter Box Elks Baxter’s Eke

Will Alden 47 Dies in Chehalis Washington

Will Alden 47 of Chehalis Wash former Unionville Iowa resident died after long illness He had lived in Washington 25 years Son of Loren and Pearl Alden long time Unionville residents Survived by brothers Claude Alden Kalama Wash Carl Alden Wilmington Ohio Russell Alden Abionville and sister Mary Emma Wills Green Wood Missouri Services held in Chehalis Russell Alden flew in for the services

Will Alden Chehalis Wash Unionville Iowa Washington Loren Pearl Alden Claude Alden Kalama Carl Alden Wilmington Ohio Russell Alden Abionville Mary Emma Wills Green Wood Chehalls

Band Mothers Plan Uniforms and Ice Cream Socials

The Band Mothers held a June 6 meeting in the park shelter with president Emmestine Argo presiding. They reviewed minutes, reported $300 remaining for band uniforms, discussed ice cream socials, and set July 11 1964 at 8:00 p.m. for the next gathering in the park.

Park Shelter Emmestine Argo Park

Local Briefs Note Visits and Funeral Attendance

Mrs. Etta Holdren returned to Burt Monday after a two week visit with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Wm Gandner. Mrs Lula Tillmont attended the Thurman Leach funeral held Monday at the Himaston funeral home in Albia. Mrs Carl Bettis of Albia and Mr and Mrs Billy Bettis of Chicago called Saturday.

Etta Holdren Burt Wm. Gandner Lula R. Tillmont

Booster Club Postponed to Thursday June 18

The Moravia Booster club meeting at the Methodist church was postponed one week due to the death of Mrs. Richard Veach. The rescheduled event will be held Thursday June 18 at 7 00 PM at the Methodist church with John Young of Centerville showing pictures from his trip abroad.

Moravia Methodist Richard Veach John Young Centerville

Judith Smith Graduates From State University of Iowa

Judith Ann Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Smith was among the graduates at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City on Friday June 5. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Office Management. Attending were Merle Smith Jimmie Rex Jay Rex and Alva Cridlebaugh with their spouses.

Judith Ann Smith Merle Smith State University of Iowa Iowa City Judith Jimmie Jay Rex Alva Cridlebaugh

Local graduation scenes unfold in Iowa City

Local residents gather for multiple graduation ceremonies in Iowa City. Linda Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward, attends ceremonies Thursday into Friday. Frederick Hahn earns a doctor’s degree and plans to move to Kansas City with his family. Judith Smith graduates from S. A. J. in Iowa City, attended by Merle Smith and Jim Rex along with Alvin Cridlebaugh and others. David Shelquist heads to Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge, escorted by Lee Hiatt and Faye Platt. family visits Victor Mastin Owie ies in Des Moines.

Burdette Ward Billy Janie Dennis Kelley Linda Ward Towa City Wilbur Miller Eleanor Miller Fredrick Hahn Iowa City Hahn Kansas City Merle Smith Jim Jay Rex Alvin Cridlebaugh Judith Smith David Shelquist Camp Dodge Hawkeye Boys State Afglican Legion Post Lee Hiatt Faye Platt Victor Mastin Owe As Moines

Moravia Wedding for Sharon Duvall and Max McAninch

Miss Sharon Jolene DuVall and Max Eugene McAninch wed at Moravia Methodist Church in a 2:30 pm ceremony before 350 guests. The event featured altar arrangements, a six tiered cake, and a reception at the parlor, with a bridal party including Mrs. Bill Benz and Mrs. Gary Adams. The couple will live on a farm near Melrose after a short honeymoon.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Sharon Jolene DuvVall Warren O. DuVall Max Eugene McAninch James M Ch Melrose Elton Coleman John Guthrey Jeanne Turner Green Pastures Bill Benz Ride Gary Adams Janice McDonough Yoyce McDonough Sheila DuVall Bill DuVall Johnny Eaves Eddy Simpson Fortiner Henrs Bob Faber Eldred Hayes Fred DuVall Clarence Ballanger Richard Coltrain Paul Witt Haves Linda Davis Lloyd Brown Nancy Mosley Carol Adams Max McDonough Melroze

Churches Schedule Spells Casting Out the Demon Sermons

Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel outline services with sermons titled Casting Out the Demon. Moravia hosts sermons at 10:00 a.m. while evening activities include MYF and prayer meetings. Community groups note radio program Moments of Inspiration on KCOG.

Grace Methodist Church Elfen Coleman Moravia Ron Woodward

Evangelical United Brethren Church Church Activities Schedule

Pastor J A Ogden leads Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Junior YF and Senior YF meet. Vacation Bible School Friday at 7:06 p.m. Bible study and prayer Wednesday 8:00 p.m. W S W S meets June 15 at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid dinner and meeting June 17. Birdie Main Superintendent 30 a.m. Communion and Sermon Wednesday afternoon Aid at the Church.

Evangelical United’ Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Sehao Stipt Y. F BE. UW. B Ogdea Iy Tedson Ben Jones Aid Birdie “Main A. Tey

Taylor Aid Meeting at Bogart Home

Taylor Aid met with Stella Bogart for a regular June 5 meeting. Attendees included Deloris Ballinger, Jackie, Janice, Jerald, Lucile Carter, Dorothy Boyer, Ivan and Mrs Harsh, Mary Meadows, Vic Mihalovich, Theo Miller, Virginia Pettibone, Helen and Mr Mrs Wilson, Alan, Linda, Marsha. Minutes read, roll call taken, reports from Merle Miller, Helen Wilson, Dorothy Boyer on Newton tour. Gifts given to five secret pals. Next meeting set for Dorothy Boyer on July 3. Dues collected.

Taylor Aid Stella Bo- Bart Deloris Ballinger Jackie Janice Jerald Lucile Carter Dorothy Boyer Ivan Harsh Mary Meadows Vic Mihalovich Theo Miller Virginia Pettibone Helen Wilson Jay Wilson Alan Linda Marsha Merle Miller Newton Dorothy Helen Blue Cheese Factory Maytag Co Winifred Schrodt Vic Mihalogich

Moravia FFA officers train at Wapello camp

Seven Moravia FFA boys attended the south sub-district officers training school in Wapello on June 4 and 5. Attendees included David Shelquist Richard Doud Larry Coltrain Russell Bettis Alay Clark Sherman Kelley Ronnie Boyer and six Chariton boys. The event aimed to acquaint new officers with their roles and featured cooking and camping activities.

Moravia

PFC Terry Kaster Returns to Camp Carson Colorado

In a Boys in Service update PFC Terry Kaster arrives at Camp Carson Colorado after a furlough with his mother Mamie Kaster. He had been at Ft Sill Oklahoma for special training and was en route to Colorado. Also visiting the Kaster home Sunday were Mr and Mrs Paul Kraber and family of Aurora DI and Mr and Mrs Harold Brown and family of Ottumwa.

Terry Kaster Camp Carson Colo Mamie Kaster Kaster Ft. Sill Okla Colorado Paul Kraber Aurora Harold Brown Ottumwa

Bible School program at Fairview Sunday

A Bible school program was held at Fairview Methodist Church Sunday night June 7 at 8 00 pm before a full church. Mrs Keith Gladfelder directed the week long program with 42 children and 12 workers. Several children confessed faith. perfect attendance honors were awarded across nursery primary and teen classes.

Fairview Methodist Church Keith Gladfelder Ruby Long Patty McDanel Chloe Foster Jocia McDanel Lona Gladfelder Tommy Elaine Gladfelder Janet Tisue Sherry Main Mike Brown Jackie Pettibone Renee Woodward Larry Main Marietta McCannon Mary Long Michelle Brown Benny Main Ronnie Woodward Jill McDanel Ruby Whicker Marilyn McDanel Betty Whicker Mildred Gladfelder Sherry McCannon Pamela Gladfelder Bob McDanel Pat Main Jeff McDanel Julia McDanel Rodney Woodward Wayne Walcker Marie Long Vanessa Long Regina Woodward Christy Whicker Jimmie Cochran Jibley Rosalie Gladfelder Charlotte Tisue Jimmie Whicker Joel Gladfelder David Dallas McDanel Deady Tisue Mike Main Beth Whicker Randy McDanel Mrs. Colgan Rev. Coleman Beverly Ver Steeg Fonda Gladfelder Danny McDanel Gary Coleman Jody McDanel

Ray Boyer Dies in Florida After Long Illness

Ray Boyer aged 73 died Wednesday at his home in St Peterburg Florida after a long illness. He was born near Unionville Iowa to Sam and Cora Coffin Boyer. Funeral services were held in Pittsburg Kansas. Survived by wife and two sons a slater Mrs John Cleaver of Centerville and two brothers Rollie Minneapolis and Ore Newton. Cleaver and Ore attended the funeral.

Ray Boyer St. Peterbourg Florida Unionville Iowa Sam Cora Coffin Boyer Pittsburg Kansas Slater John Cleaver Centerville Rollie Minneapolis, Minn Ore Newton Cleaver Ore Boyer

Kenneth Martin Graduates From Olivet College

Forrest Main attended the graduation of his son in law Kenneth Martin a ministerial student at Olivet Nazarene college in Kankakee Illinois on June 4 He was accompanied by his daughter Mrs O E Palmer and grandson Roscoe Strunk of Marshalltown

Forrest Main Kenneth Martin The Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee Ill O. E. Palmer Roscoe Strunk Marshalltown

Democratic Picnic in Centerville Park

A family picnic sponsored by the Democratic Women's club will be held Sunday, June 14 at 5 30 in Centerville City park. Each family is asked to bring covered dish and own table service. All democrates of the county are urged to attend and meet your candidates who are to be special guests.

Democratic Women’s Club Centerville

Sharon O Conner Attends Registrations Institute

Sharon O Conner deputy Clerk of District Court attends a vital statistics meeting in Des Moines on Wednesday. The training took place at Mercy Hospital Des Moines focusing on birth and death registrations.

Sharon O'Conner Des Moines Mercy Hospital

E U B Ladies Aid Dinner Menu Set for June 17

The Ladies Aid of the E U B church will serve a public dinner on Wednesday June 17. Menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy creamed peas carrot pineapple salad cottage cheese hot rolls butter jelly strawberry shortcake and coffee.

Ladies Aid of the E. U. B. Church

Funeral Services Thursday For Chester Hope 24

Chester Hope age 24 died Monday evening at Ailen Memorial hospital Waterloo after a week as patient He was born March 8 1940 in Waterloo and married Nancy Vance on March 8 1959 He is survived by four children two brothers a sister and his mother The funeral service will be Thursday at 1 30 pm at Turner Funeral home with Rev J A Ogden officiating Burial will be in the Selection cemetery.

Chester Hope Ailen Memorial Hospital Waterloo Chester E. Hope Theda Cook Bettis Wateroo Nancy Vance Gary Les Rodney Allen Roger Dean Janie Sue Leonard Bettis Larry Hope Michigan Russell Bettis Julie Marline Bettis Chet Moravia High School Turner Funeral Home J. A. Ogden Selection

Leila Veach Dies After Surgery at Methodist Hospital

Leila M Veach 46 died Monday after surgery at Methodist hospital Rochester Minnesota born Ash Grove December 17 1917 daughter of James and Lila Day reared by aunt Stella Albright father died 1948 married Richard Yeach April 25 1946 Jo Ellen daughter five brothers Ernest William Russell Roscoe J P Day Ottumwa Donnellson sister Marie Adams Bloomfield funeral today at Grace Methodist church 2 p m Rev Elton Coleman burial Hilcrest cemetery

Leila. M. Veach Methodist Hospital Rochester Minn Ash Grove James Lila Day Stella Albright Richard Yeach Joellen Marie Adams Bloomfield Ernest Day William Day Russell Day Roscoe Day Ottumway J. P. Day Donnellson Grace Methodist Church Elton Coleman Bateterent Hilcrest Cemeery

Boyer Reunion Attendees Celebrate Moravia Gathering

Seventy two members of the Boyer family gathered at the Moravia community building on Sunday for the first 8. G. Boyer reunion. After grace, a noon dinner followed a program led by Mrs. C. G. Weathers with songs by the Woodward and Bear families. Delmont Moffitt offered prayers and Mrs. Weathers served as program organizer.

Georgia Pearl McGranh Jim Wayne Ruth Bear Mark Alice Marcia Moffitt Judy Woodward Harley Woosward Jeanine Jeanine Woodward Jesus Woodward Family Jericao Road Harley Woodward Frank Woodward Weathers Geo Marty Jim Woodward Dennis Donnie Debbie Marshalltown Alice McDanel George Steel Jack McGranh Pearl Jack Earl Boyer Kenny al Stober Vicky Raoul Jackie John Martindale Martha Phillips Des Moines Ivan Moffitt Alicia Lauri Brian Nathan Ottumwa Delmont Moffitt Mystic Allen Bear Ruth Plano Noah Stocker Blakesburg Frederick Koehler Udell Earl Mickles Bloomfield Edna Messner Denver Colp Judy Richard Larry Woodward Gary Bruce Natalie Bill Woodward Shells Frank Heckman A. 0. Main Gene Boyer Frank Swaim John Kelley Ira Boyer

Local Woodward Family Visitation On Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Harley Woodward and Jeanine Mr and Mrs Jim Woodward and family Mr and Mrs George Murty of Marshalltown and Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward and family and Mr and Mrs Bill Woodward and Shelli called on Mr and Mrs Roy Woodward and sons Sunday afternoon at the Harry Woodward home.

Harley Woodward Jeanine Jim Woodward George Murty Marshalltown Wm. Woodward Bill Woodward Shelli Roy Woodward and Harry Wood Wand

Proctor Reunion to be Held at Wildwood Park Ottumwa

The twelfth annual reunion of the James and Hannah Proctor family will meet at Wildwood Park Ottumwa on Sunday June 14. A co op dinner is planned for 12 30 PM daylight saving time and all friends and relatives are invited to attend.

James Hannah Proctor Wildwood Park Ottumwa

Card of Thanks to Friends and Hospital Staff

Mrs Orel Kaster expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for visits cards and gifts received during hospital stay at Monroe County Hospital. Special thanks to the doctors and staff for care and kindness.

Monroe County Hospital Orel Kaster

Miss Verna Rouse Heads European Tour Instructors

Miss Verna Rouse and Miss Helen Tordy, Omaha school instructors, boarded United Air Lines flight 304 to New York then Trans World air to Paris for a three month Southern Europe tour. They plan to visit France Switzerland Austria Turkey the Holy Land Egypt Greece Italy Spain and Portugal before returning August 30, with Miss Rouse the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Rouse of the Hilton area.

Verna Rouse Helen Tordy Omaha Nebr United Air Lines New York Trans World Air Line Paris France Europe Switzerland Austria Turkey Holy Land Egypt Grece Italy Spain Portugal United States Miss Rouse Lewis Rouse Hilton Vicinity

Rebekahs Meet Monday Evening at Hall Moravia

Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with officers elected including Mrs. Glen Vae Dormeine as district deputy president. The lodge and the Taylor Aid plan to serve a July birthday party at Golden Age Manor. Members honored with a birthday program during the social hour. refreshments provided by Mrs. Raymond Ashby and Mrs. George Railing.

Moravia Genevieve Morgan Raymond Ashby George Railing

Green named to Kalamazoo National Defense Language Institute

Roger Green a Spanish and English teacher at Earlham has been selected for a seven week N D E A Summer Language Institute in Spanish at Kalamazoo College Michigan starting June 25. The program hosts 72 participants from across the United States and will have Spanish spoken exclusively in classes meals and dorm activities. His wife LaVonne and son Ricky will stay with her parents in Moravia while Mr and Mrs James Caster of Chugwater Wyoming visited relatives in Monroe.

Roger Green Earlham Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo Mich United States Tho Institute

McCall Birth Announced in Des Moines Family

Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCall of Des Moines announce the birth of a son named Robert Arthur born June 7 at Mersey hospital. Weighing 7 pounds at birth, the baby’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Art Fox of Moravia and the great grandmother is Mrs. John T. Hayward of Moravia.

Robert McCall Des Moines Mersey Hospital Robert Arthur Art Fox Moravia John T. Hayward

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Chehalis, Washington Booster Club OWA Buall- McAninch Ruth Gibbons Punch Bogart Wapello Fairview ST. Petersburg, Florida Olivet College Centerville Park Sharon O‘conner E. U. B. Menu Leila M. Veach Boyer Proctor Rebekahs Roger Green Spanish Institute James Caster Chugwater, Wyo Luther Caster Luther Caster Jr Flight Stork
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