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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
3
Farmers, chemical dealers, and seed corn salesmen are invited to an 8 p.m. meeting at the plot grounds near the high school. The session covers herbicide use on corn and soybeans and displays equipment for applying them.
Dick Morrison is brought home Thursday from St. Joseph hospital in Centerville to recuperate from an illness.
Led VanDorin and family visited his mother Ethel. Olin Foster and family were supper guests at Rex Hester in Ottumwa while celebrating Mary Eilen Foster's sixth birthday. The group attended Bible school at Calvary Baptist Church. Chris Foster visited aunt Gertie Boyer in Centerville. Gail Burton spent Sunday with Zenith Hiatt. The VanDorin family and others planned a tire week trip visiting Albuquerque New Mexico and California relatives.
A brief expression of gratitude for sympathy shown during the loss of wife and mother Lelta Veach. The note thanks friends for flowers, calls, cards, and messages shared during the bereavement and acknowledges the support received from the community.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson of Centerville died at birth at Centerville hospital about 3 a.m. Tuesday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Wisor. Services for the immediate family were held at Turner Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon with burial at Moravia Cemetery.
The regular family night observance was held Wednesday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Miss Mabel Coulson presiding. The program opened with hymn, prayer, and scripture, honoring fathers. A mixed quartet, vocal and accordion solo numbers followed, with cookies and coffee served by Mrs. Ruben Faber and Ray McCloud during the social hour.
Mrs E G Hawk spent Wednesday and Thursday aiding in the care of her great granddaughter Kimberly OConner daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary OConner in Center ville who was ill. Mrs Lucy Harvey of Des Moines hosted a cooperative picnic dinner Sunday at a park in Oskaloosa honoring her daughter Mrs Jim Lance and family of Harvard Conn. Others attending were Mrs Wayne Harvey and children of Des Moines who will soon join Mr Harvey in Nashville Tenn Mr and Mrs Bruce Faber of Des Moines Mrs Harriett Stoops and Elaine and husband of Marshall town Mr and Mrs Irvin Faber of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs John Russell and Susan of Oskaloosa Mr and Mrs Dick Faber Mr and Mrs Vaughn Faber and family Mr and Mrs Ruben Faber and Mr and Mrs Dallas Faber and daughters
At a special Moravia Board of Education meeting bids will be opened Monday at 7 30 p m central standard time for the proposed new industrial shops addition. A second bid setting was required because of errors in the prior setting and the gross amount exceeding the $60 000 limit rated at the special election.
Ninth grade youths Lawrence Daniels Kenneth Lindley Dale McCannon and Kenny Long attended a church camp at Lake Darling last week with Rev. Coleman as counselor Derrill McDanel and David Philips joined the Youth Conference at Town Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant last week.
Newt Long remains a surgery patient at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri. Mrs Long stays in Kirksville with her husband. Mr and Mrs Boyd Paxston called on her parents Monday. Merrill Coulson of McPherson Kansas spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs E G Hawk and Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk visited Mrs Coulson’s sister Leach in Indianola. Mr and Mrs Carl Holtz and children visited Davenport relatives Friday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Steve Burger and son from Minburn spent the weekend with her parents. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Burger and Mr and Mrs Burton. Mr and Mrs Leonm Burger and Mr and Mrs Ross Starks visited Unionville. The Gardner family spent Friday with her brother-in-law and sister Ma and Mrs Vern Miller in Oftymw.
Ann Heckman daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Heckman of Centerville and Bob Tomlin son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin of Moravia were married Saturday night June 13 at Grace Methodist Church Moravia in a double ring ceremony. Reverend Elton D Coleman officiated 7:30 p.m. The bride wore a white satin faced pearl gown with train and seed pearl belt. Bridesmaids wore pale turquoise satin and pink daisies. Best man was Richard Poulin. ushers included Mervill Coulson and Bill Benz. Reception for 150 at the church parlors followed. bride’s table featured a four tier cake. The couple will reside in Rapid City South Dakota after a wedding trip. groom is in the Air Force at Ellsworth AFB. Out of town guests came from multiple states including Oklahoma and Iowa.
Local church notices list Sunday School at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Youth with the Truth at 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic singing at 7:45 p.m. Hour of Prayer at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer and choir practice. Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel also schedule sermons Salvation from Sin and church school with events through Thursday and a Saturday junior high meeting. A laundry mat bake sale is announced at 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Pastor J A Ey United Bret invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. The Boys and Girls Fellowship meets in morning service. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Slides and tape of Rev Notte Brazil mission shown. Junior and Senior Y F meet 4:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Kermit Gladfelder was named Steward of Fairview cemetery to replace Ira Boyer who resigned Monday evening. The group also voted to raise the cemetery lets from five dollars to ten dollars with plans to improve and expand the cemetery.
The Women's Society of World Service met at E U B Church for the June gathering. Mrs E G Hawk opened with roll call and scripture, with Mrs Zelf Callen leading devotions. Delegates Mrs Hawk and Mrs Callen were chosen for the Branch convention at Cedar Falls in August. Mrs J A Ogden led the lesson on witnessing, assisted by Mrs Almont Main and a panel including Mrs Ivan Shelquist and Miss Mabel Coulson.
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H club sponsors an ice cream social in the park on Saturday evening June 20 after the band concert.
Reminder for the 194 class reunion to be held at the Community Building on Sunday July 5. Attendees should bring food and table service. drinks will be provided. All friends of the class are invited.
Richard Morrison thanks Moravia fire department for resuscitation aid and Mr. Geyer for ambulance service. He also thanks those who sent cards and offered kindness during his rehabilitation and hospitalization.
The June booster club convenes this evening at the Methodist church for a program of special entertainment. Members are urged to attend.
The American Legion auxiliary met at the post home Tuesday evening with Mrs. Clarence Johnson presiding. Poppy chair Genevieve Morgan reported poppy sales of 91 dollars and 58 cents. Delegates to the department convention set for July 23 24 in Des Moines were Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Clifford Paxston with alternates named. Chair purchases for metal chairs were assigned to Mrs. Glen Van Dorin and others. The historian report came from Mrs. Delbert Calhoun, hymn of the month announced by Mrs. Burton, and picnic supper preceded the meeting in the park led by Mrs. Lester Brain, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Birdie Main.
Open house for Mr and Mrs Ralph Cline at their Chugwater home marked their 50th anniversary. Family from Cheyenne Denver Rapid City Washington and Iowa attended, with about 125 in the guest book. The couple wed May 6 in Albia Iowa and moved to Wyoming in 1920 where they’ve lived since.
Rural Renewal counties Appanoose and Monroe receive additional Farmers Home Administration housing funds. In three weeks 91 loans totaling about 276000 are processed for new homes remodels and essential farm service buildings. Loans up to 33 years at 4 percent interest, with homes limited to 1400 square feet. Apply before June 30th. centerville office and Albia post office hours noted.
David Shelquist recounts attending Hawkeye Boys State in Iowa from June 7 to June 13, sponsored by the American Legion. One of 775 delegates from 12 counties and 24 cities, he describes city caucuses, party platforms, and his election as Federalist city chairman and later state senator. The program included pledges, drills, sports, tours, and speeches by Bill Guthrie, Dr. Robert F. Ray, and FBI special agent Charles DeFord, highlighting leadership, duties, and opportunities in Iowa politics.
Gordon Woodward returns home after discharge from the Air Force after a four year tour. He served in the Philippine Islands Bangkok Saigon and other Pacific stations and received his discharge at Travis SEB in San Francisco California. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Woodward.
Community members visited kin across Centerville and nearby towns. Peggy Over turf’s illness improved at Cedar Rapids hospital, while Otumwa residents Carl Corbett and family moved to Ottumwa. Miss Sadie Palmer sought medical care in Albia and Dennis Knudsen returned to Des Moines after a Grandparent visit.
The Salem reunion and Home coming will be held in Moravia park on June 28. All friends are invited. Co op dinner at 12 30. Artie Wilson secretary.
A note expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards prayers handkerchiefs calls and Sunshine basket during a hospital stay in Iowa City and after returning home the writer extends sincere thanks for the ongoing support and well wishes.
Charles Elaine and James Tad lock of Douds spent the weekend with grandparents Grant Tadlock and Claude Hawk. Their parents Rey and Basil Tadlock attended a wedding at Red Oak Saturday evening. Johan McCumber of Denver Colo arrived Sunday to visit sisters Maude Coltrain and Fred Coltrain and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brown announce the birth of a son on June 1 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 7 lbs 13 oz Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lee Benz and Mrs Beryl Brown Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alfred Brizendine The announcement notes the family names and date of birth.
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