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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1963

Page

4

Rosé Mary Horn and Larry Smith wed in Blakesburg ceremony

Rosé Mary Horn daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Horn of Blakesburg and Larry L Smith son of Rev and Mrs Lavern Smith exchanged wedding vows Friday evening June 1 at 7 45 pm at the brides parents home. Rev Smith officiated. The bride wore a white lace over taffeta dress with jade jacket and pale pink veil. Maid of honor Lynette Smith wore pink and white with white carnations. Best man and groom wore dark suits with white carnations. The reception featured cake cut by Mrs Charles Horn. Janet Smith and groom served. The couple, Moravia High School and Olivet Nazarene College alumnae, will reside at Blakesburg.

Mary Horn Henry Horn Blakesburg Marrage Larry L. Smith Lavern Smith Lynette Smith Horn Edag Charles Horn Janet’ Smith Olivet Nazarene College Blakes

Community gatherings and family visits across Albia area

An assortment of social notes details visits and dinners among residents of Albia and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Harley, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Charity, Mrs. Mina Dowd, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott, and many others. Father’s Day events and a Grace Methodist Sunday school session with 17 members are listed, plus plans for Camp Darling near Brighton.

Harley Unday Janet ‘Schneider Albia Ray Charity Woodward Terry Tuttle American Republic Banker Life Live Jeter Ronnie Repp Dea Mia Clif R.a Enminata Gilfillan Clini Bloomfield Ana Helen Conger Ottumwa Mina Dowd Billy Joy Scott Walter Scott M. T. Ewing Centerville Luther Raster Ralph McDonough Jefferson Leslie Pullman Allen Hill

Good Neighbor Deed At Cari Tomlin Farm

Neighbors at the Gat Tomlin farm gathered Monday with five tractors and mowers to mow hay. On Tuesday they returned to bale and store the hay in the barn. Mr Tomlin is recovering from a broken leg suffered about eight weeks ago. Helpers included Jody McDanel Versil Kaster George McCannon Bud McDanel Frank Gladfelder Keith Gladfelder Kermit Gladfelder Olin Foster Dean Tomlin Kenny Brown Larry Woodward and Billy Tomlin.

Gat Tomlin Farm Mr. Tomlin Jody McDanel Versil Kaster George McCannon Bud McDanel Frank Gladfelder Keith Gladfelder Kermit Gladfelder Olin Foster Dean Tomlin Kenny Brown Larry Woodwerd Billy Tomlin

Local Youth At State Assembly Confers On MYF Goals

Five girls and their counselor attended the thirteenth annual Conference Youth Assembly at Simpson College in Indianola. They are elected officers of the West-central sub district of the Ottumwa district, part of the South Town Methodist Conference. Goals include promoting MYFund with a $935 pledge, deeper fellowship, and inclusive Christian unity. Plans feature traveling crosses, one day work camps, skating or drama fundraisers, and a weekend Chicago Methodist agencies visit. Four sub-district rallies are planned, starting with a Galilean service at Lake Wapello on August 25.

Simpson College Pat Parker Albia Elton Coleman West-Central CYA Betty Probasco Dination Andy Smith al Cya Methodist Youth Fellowship Leslie Weatherhead MYF Chicago Joe Hale Lake Wapello

Dinner guests at Flora Jones home Monday

Mrs Flora Jones hosted dinner with Mr and Mrs Kennethy and Eloise, and Mr and Mrs Dale Free and family, and Mrs Van Borin.

Flora Jones Kennethy Eloise Dale Free van Borin

Kenneth Martin to Speak at Nazarene Church

Kenneth Martin, a ministerial student at Olivet Nazarene College, and his wife from Kankakee DL, will speak at the Nazarene church in Oskaloosa on Sunday morning. The Main family will close their music ministry with an evening of sacred music at the Oskaloosa Nazarene church before departing for Bethany, Oklahoma.

Kenneth Martin Kankakea Martin Olivet Nazarene College Kankakée Nazarene Church Oskaloosa Bethany Oklahoma Jim Bethany Nazarene College

Grace Methodist Church Services Across Three Towns

Grace Methodist Church led by Rev Elton D Caleman at FAIRVIEW opens with 9:00 a.m. sermon titled Being Saints and Servants. WESLEY CHAPEL lists 9:00 a.m. church school and 10:00 a.m. worship with the same sermon. MORAVIA features 10:00 a.m. church school and 1:00 p.m. worship, plus 6:30 p.m. senior high MYF and 7:30 p.m. junior high MYF with no evening service Tue.

Grace Methodist Church Elton D. Caleman Fairview Lee Benz Wesley Chapel Keneth Daniels Methodist Youth Fellowship Moravia Richard Tudaugh

Church Notice Announces Sunday Service and Evening Changes

The Church of the Nazarene schedules changes for Sunday June 23. Sunday school times updated. Kenneth Martin to deliver the morning message. Evening service canceled at 7 30 p m. Hour of Prayer at 8 30 p m. choir practice announced.

Church of the Nazarene Ravi LaVern Smith Frank Woodwant Sucy Wip Kenneth Martin

Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule

Rev J A Ogden pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 9:00 morning worship 10:00 service 7:30 evening Junior Y F meeting Young Adult class to conduct service at Appanoose County Home Sunday 2:30 pm meeting Monday 8:00 pm Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl. VanZante Y. F Appanoose County Con

Emery Polson Returns From Hospital Stay

Emery Polson, previously a patient at an Iowa City hospital, has returned home to Hedrick. He cannot work for three months and invites friends to write. Address: Route 1, box 137, Hedrick, Iowa.

Emery Polson Iowa City Hospital Hedrick Iowa

Legion Auxiliary Coop Picnic Precedes Regular Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary held a cooperative picnic Tuesday evening at Moravia Park with Mrs. Leonard Palmer presiding. Delegates to the district convention in Des Moines on July 25-26 were elected: Mrs. Rowena McFatridge and Miss Hazel Hellyer. Reports included the poppy chairman update on a four percent year old assigned child and a letter from the sponsored child. Historians report by Mrs. Delbert Calhoun was read and approved.

American Legion Auxiliary Moravia Park Leonard Palmer Clifford Paxston Des Moines Rowena Mc Fatridge Hazel Hellyer Poppy Jay B.rv Delbert Calhoun

Showmr Honors Carol Helmick at Gordon occasion

Carol Helmick receives recognition at the Gordon event honoring Dean Fred Duvall. Hosts arrange a reception with gift opening and refreshments. The narrative notes a Gleaser wedding linked to the honoree in this social society item.

Gordon Dean Fred Duvall Miss Helmick Gleaser

Mason Named to Honor Roll at Kirkville College

Richard Mason earned a place on the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College spring quarter honor roll at Kirkville, Missouri. He is one of five students from Iowa who received straight E grades on the M I F scale, and he is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Mason.

Richard Mason Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirkaville Iowa Harold Mason

Mrs Anna Kaster Enters University Hospital

Mrs Anna Kaster entered the University hospital at Iowa City on Tuesday for observation and treatment. Her address is Ward C-33, on 327 University Hospital, Iowa City.

Anna Kaster University Hospital Iowa City University Hospital, Iowa Cty

Family Night at EUR Church Featured Hymns and Readings

Family night was held Wednesday at Evangelical United Brethren Church with Mrs Harry Woodward coordinating supper. The program featured Mr and Mrs Ruben Faber and Mr and Mrs Theo Miller, readings by others, music by the Faber sisters, a Mrs Blackman solo, and a benediction by Rev J A Ogden.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Harry Woodward Ruben Faber Theo Miller Miller Faber Eunice Ogden Faber Sisters Blackman J. A. Ogden

Rex Angel undergoes major surgery in Kirksville

Rex Angel was admitted to Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Thursday and underwent major surgery Friday. He is recuperating nicely.

REX Angel Surgery Rex Angel Laughlin Hospital Kirksville

Senior class substitutes photos after fire loss

Jolene VanDorin thanks every member of the senior class for replacing her destroyed senior pictures, expressing gratitude for the collective effort and support shown after the fire.

Thank You Again for Kindness After Loyd’s Injury

Loyd Carter and Lucile Carter express deep gratitude for the many thoughtful acts of support shown since Loyd broke his leg, during hospitalization and after returning home.

Loyd Lucile Carter

Family gathering honors Charles Hiatt in Seattle event

A Sunday gathering at the community building in Seattle honored Charles Hiatt. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hiatt of Burlington visited relatives and attended a noon cooperative dinner before departing Tuesday. Attendees included Zenith Hiatt Evie Runnells Oscar Etcheson Ralph Runnells Floyd Runnells Charles Runnells Lynn Buffington Charles F Hiatt Eugene Jackson Donald Hammond Brian Emery Pearl Runnells Emery Hiatt Gary Perry Larry Derby Hugh Mettridg Fatridge Sadie Palmer Amy Hiner and other relatives from Ottumwa and Galliton Mo.

Charles &. Hiatt Seattle Wash Oscar Etcheson Greenville Ralph Runnells Floyd Runnells Charles Runnells Misa Lynn’ Buffington Charles F. Hiatt Burlington Pearl Runnells Eugene Jackson Donald Hammond Brian Emery Ottumwa Paul Runnells Galliton, Mo Emery Hiatt Gary Perry Larry Derby Hugh Me Fatridge Sadie Palmer Amy John Hiner

Moravia FFA Plans July School Bus Trip

The Moravia high school FFA chapter coordinates a July 17 18 19 visit to Purena Research Farm St Louis with possible stops at Chevrolet plant Zoo and an excursion. Contact Larry Dayton to join. Reservations two dollars and total cost about 15 to 20 dollars per boy.

F.F.A Moravia High School Purena St. Louis Chevrolet Larry Dayton Reserva- Hons

Robert Grubbs Breaks Arm in Fall

Robert Grubbs sustained a fractured right arm after a Monday night fall at his home. He was taken to Monroe County Hospital in Albia Tuesday, where the arm was placed in a cast and he is recuperating at home.

Robert Grubb Monroe ‘County Hospital Albia Lis

Bridal Shower Honors Carol Helmick Tuesday

A bridal shower for Miss Carol Helmick was hosted Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ira Boyer’s home with hostesses Mrs. Zell Callen Mrs. Sylvia Van Dorin and Mrs. Art Fox assisting. Games and gift opening occurred followed by refreshments. The wedding to Richard Glosser is planned for Sunday at Hopewell Church near Blakesburg.

Carol Helmick Ira Boyer Zell Callen Sylvia van Dorin Art Fox Miss Heimlek Richard Glosser Hopewell Church Blakesburg

Local family visits span Iowa and beyond

Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson and Lester Brain spent Monday with sister Mrs Flo Helms in Martinsburg. The Wood family from Kansas City stayed with sister Mrs John Sharp. Various relatives visited parents Mr and Mrs John Russell in Allerton for Father's Day. The Wingler and Plants families plus Alex Main and Betty called on Helma Tisue. Other gatherings included Pfannebecker, Raymie, Hawk, Dagle and Chase families visiting relatives in Ottumwa Russell and Deg Moines. Donald Swaim of Des Moines was visited in University Hospital Iowa City.

Clarence Johnson Lester Brain Flo Helms Martinsburg Jim Wood Kansas City John Sharp Sharp John Russell Allerton Jack Baldwin Mystic George Wingler Leslie Plants Oskaloosa Alex Main Betty Helma Tisue Cecil Russell Peoria, Sr Gus Pfannebecker Loyd Pfannebecker Sigourney Richard Raymie Ottumwa Harold Hawk Leo Dagle Des Moines Laster Brain Jonathan Chase Russell Clell Blumer Russell Alden

Iconium MY.F. Ice Cream Event in Park Saturday Evening

The Iconium MY.F. plans a moderate ice cream event in the park this Saturday at 8 oclock. Community members are invited to join for a simple, communal treat in the public space.

Iconium My.f

Moravia Postmaster Explains New ZIP Code

Pettibone, Moravia postmaster, announces five digit ZIP Code 52571 for Moravia Iowa to speed mail and reduce mis-sent mail. ZIP Code goes national July 2. addresses will end with city state and code to speed routing and cut delivery time.

Aakmaetee Pettibone Moravia MoTravia Iowa United States

Rites Wednesday for Roy Gilliland

Roy Gilliland born May 9 1890 near Moravia died June 17 at Golden Age Manor Centerville aged 75. Survived by children Rudolph Everett Daphene Darlene and others. wife Bertha predeceased. funeral Feb 19 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Elton Coleman. Burial in Denny cemetery.

Roy Gilliland Martin Margaret Leckman Gilliland Moravia Centerville Bertha Hinote Rudolph Adel Iowa Everett Sycamore Ilinois Daphene Slawson LaGrande Oregon Darlene Dallam Cylinder Bertha Constance Ray Selah Buttz Clyde Mae Benson Hosea Stephen Albia Turner Funeral Home Elton Coleman Denny Cemetery

Local Youth To State 4-H Meet

Seventeen Monroe County 4 H members returned home from the State 4 H Conference at Iowa State University. The event drew 1400 4 H members who discussed Citizenship In Action with keynote remarks by Dr. Russell Manby. The pageant on final night featured Monroe County in a central role before 2000 people, highlighting IFYE concerns and world events.

Monroe County Iowa State University Russell Manby Michigan Pagent IFYE Internaonal Farm Youth Exchangees Margaret Herring County Extension Home England-Wales Frank Brandt Iowa State University Players Lysis Bettis Troy Good Homemakers Penny Billings Troy Happy Hearts Shirley McDonald Troyettes Charlotte Kline Bruce Thompson Franklin Farmers David Phipps Ron Elswick Troy Troopers Bob Gray Lee Daud

Salem reunion set for Sunday at Moravia park

A Salem reunion is planned for Sunday June 30 in Moravia park. Friends are invited to attend.

Salem Moravia Park

Little League Five Wins in First Round

The First National Little League team defeated the Town Trust team 5 to 3 Monday night to finish round one undefeated at 5 wins and 0 losses. Georgie Woodward earned the win with 2 hits allowed and 13 strikeouts, while Jerry Fowler took the loss.

Town ‘Trust Georgie Woodward Jerry Fowler

Twentieth Century Club Coop Dinner Meeting

The Twentieth Century Reading Club met at Mrs. Anna Rogers home for a cooperative lunch at 12 30 pm marking the last club meeting of the year. Mrs. Marshall Perry presided. Officers were reelected: Perry president Johnson secretary Felton treasurer. Secret names drawn for next year. Next meeting set for October 1.

Reading Club Anna Rogers A. G. Mason Marshall Perry Clarence Johnson Raymond Ashby Perry Ira Boyer Melissa Felton

Farm Bureau Meeting and Social at Hilton

Monroe Township Farm Bureau met with the Hilton Hustlers at the Hilton Church Tuesday evening. The Hustlers led the eight o'clock program followed by a homemade ice cream and cake social. Three carloads of Moravia Methodist youth visited Riverview Park in Des Moines on Wednesday.

Monroe Township Farm Bureau Hilton Hustlers Hilton Church Moravia Methodist Church Riverview Park Des Moines

Birth of Marla Kay Cox Daughter of Dale Cox

The daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Cox has been named Marla Kay. The birth last week omitted three great grandparents named Walter Harper and Mpg Basha Foster in initial notice.

Dale Cox Marla Kay Walter Harper Basha Foster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rosé Mary Horn Larry Smith Cari Tomlin Farm State Assembly Nazarene Legion Auxiliary Showmr Kenneth Free Elaine ‘Kay Paul £. Stewart Russell Stewart Carl van Zomermah Jean Charles Argo Guy Argo Charles Central College Pella Mason Kirksville College Eur Jolene VanDorin Charles Ends Hiatt Robert Grubbs Bussey Johnson Lovilia Boyd Paxston Gary Allen Jim Wilson Dean Easter Little Lerout Hous 20Th Century Club Farm Bureau Hilton Flight Stork
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