Fourth District Flower Show and Meeting Held Here Tuesday
The Moravia Garden Club hosted the Fourth District meeting and flower show of the Federated Garden Clubs at Moravia High School. State officials attended from Des Moines along with district members. 86 registered. Moravia winners included Mrs. Zell Calien with the tri color award and most award ribbons, and Mrs. Sybil Whitehead as sweepstake winner in artistic division. Other Moravia ribbon recipients included Mrs. Mamie Tisue, Mrs. Nellie Williams, Mrs. Mansell Tarbell, Mrs. Ira Boyer, Mrs. Ivan Harsh, Mrs. Genevieve Morgan, and Mrs. Anna Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Federated Garden Clubs
Moravia High School
A| Ali Ce
Walter Otto
Des Moines
Moravia Club
Zell Calien
Sybil Whitehead
Mamie Tisue
Nellie Williams
Mansell Tarbell
Ira Boyer
Ivan Harsh
Genevieve Morgan
Anna Rogers
Madge Hazen
Leon
Gladys Kibrz
Alias
Leroy Krampe
Oravia
Local residents attend Nazarene General Assembly in Kansas City
Mr. and Mrs. William Woodward and Natalie joined relatives in Kansas City for the seventh quadrennial Nazarene General Assembly held at the Municipal Auditorium and Stadium. Guests included Gordon Woodward and his wife, with Moravia attendees Rev. and Mrs. E J Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward, Larry, and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Main. Mrs. Strong served as delegate for the Iowa District missionary group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woodward
Natalie
Kansas City
the Nazarene Church
Municipal Auditorium
Gordon Woodward
Moravia
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
Larry
Forrest Main
Strong
Iowa
Moravia Rainbow Girls Attend Grand Assembly in Sioux City
Moravia Rainbow Girls Iksa Lockman Joyce Stocker Barbara Coltrain Ruth Johhnson Debbie Mullins Sallie Martin and mother advisor Mrs Dick Johnson attended the Grand Assembly in Sioux City on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday concluding recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Sioux City
Moravia Rainbow
Iksa Lockman
Joyce Stocker
Barbara Coltrain
Ruth Johhnson
Debbie Mullins
Sallie Martin
Dick Johnson
Picnic Supper Precedes Auxiliary Meeting In June
The June meeting of the American Legion auxiliary was led by Mrs. Larry Brooks. A cooperative picnic supper preceded the business session with Mrs. Marvin Gardner and Mrs. Birdie Main in charge of rolls and drinks. Poppy sales raised $73.71. Delegates elected for the state convention July 18-19 at Hotel Ft. Des Moines were Mrs. Paul Cridiebaugh and Mrs. Glen Van Dorin. alternates were Mrs. Garnet Brain and Mrs. Harold Hudgens. Officers to be installed July 15 and a historian’s report by Mrs. Brain were noted. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Raymie and family vacationed at Alexandria, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Larry Brooks
Coop
Marvin Gardner
Birdie Main
State Department
Hotel Ft. Des Moines
Paul Cridiebaugh
Glen van Dorin
Fall Festival Meeting Aimed at Planning June 26
A Fall Festival planning meeting is set for Wednesday evening June 26 at 7 30 p m in the Community building. All Fall Festival officers and anyone interested in helping plan are urged to attend.
Moravia Church Notices Include Rev Woodin And Reassignment
Local church listings from Moravia and surrounding area show worship and Sunday school times for Grace Circuit and multiple churches. Rev L B Deedrick receives reassignment to Iconium United Methodist and Salem United Methodist for another year, with pastor duties noted at Moravia locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Moravia
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
B. F. Whitehead
Salem Church
South Iowa United Conference
Ames
L. 8. Deedrick
Jcanium United Methodist Church
Salem United Methodist Church
W S S Meets With Mrs Carl Tisue at Salem Church
Women’s Society of World Service of the Salem United Brethren church held its regular monthly meeting Friday at Mrs. Carl Tisue’s home. Tisue presided, Doris Main led devotions, and a roll call of favorite scriptures followed. Delegates elected for the W S W S convention are Mrs. Tisue and alternate Mrs. L B Deedrick. The lesson covered a mission study on churches in Japan. Tisue’s son Alan showed the group their newly built tome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Society of World Service
Salem United Brethren Church
Carl Tisue
Tisue
Doris Main
Cedar Falls
L. B. Deedrick
Shanghai Club Picnic Set for Albia Park Sunday
Shanghai Club reunion will be held Sunday, June 30 at Albia Park. Basket dinner at noon. AH former members and friends are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai Club
Albia Park
Recruit Training Center San Diego Recruit Joins Service
Larry Vickroy son of Mr and Mrs G A Vickroy of Russell Iowa was a Moravia High School graduate who taught in Garwin before entering service at USNS Saxo Company 372 Recruit Training Center San Diego Calif. 29133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Vickroy
S. R
Larry B. Vickroy
Saxo Company
San Diego
Calif
Larry
G. A. Vickroy
Russell
Moravia High School
Garwin
Iowa
Moravia Band To Play Second Summer Concert
Moravia ign school band presents a second summer concert Saturday evening June 22 at 7 00 p m in the park. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy selections including Moon River Stars and Stripes Forever Here Comes the Band The Music Man Up Up and Away Peacemaker It Was a Very Year Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Ign
P2njoy
Moravia
Henry Mancini
John Philip Sousa
George Wilcocks
Meredith Wilson
Jim Webb
Karl King
Ervin Drake
Blakesburg Saddle Club Horse Show June 23
The Blakesburg Saddle Club will sponsor an Iowa Stockhorse accredited horse show on Sunday June 23 at the Russell Warner farm arena five miles north of Blakesburg. The event starts at 12 36 with twelve events plus a free pony class. Gate admission is free for all attending with a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakesburg
Local families enjoy weekend trips and gatherings
Local residents report weekend visits and travels across several towns. Mr and Mrs Max McDonough and Jean Allen visited Kansas City to see Janice and Joyce McDonough while Don Johnston left for two weeks National Guard training at Camp Clark Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Jean Allen
Kansas City
Janice
Joyce McDonough
Don Johnston
National Guard
Camp Clark
Andy Mosley
Ft. Worth
Texas
Scott
Teresa Argo
Dennis Argo
Richard Mosley
Johnie Whicker
Bobby Whicker
Dick Keep
Ottumwa
McGregor
Johnie Whickers
Gary
Paul Benell
Brian
Orel
Valerie
Robin
Wayne Foster
Paula
Sandy
Chrissie
Orel Kaster
Janis
Tina Kaster
Valerie Benell
Ronald Tisue
Daryl
Lannie
Janet
Harley Tisue
Marcia Tisue
Richard Jones
Afton
Carl Tisue
Alan
Linda Ferren
Phil Tisue
Christian Church
Centerville
Elsie Long
Harry Woodward
Theo Miller
Ted Wilson
Kenneth Martin
Lomax
Forrest Main
Nazarene Church General Assembly
James Main
Wilbur Miller
Ted Campbell
Mirs
Ray Dorothy
Anderson, Mo
Moravia Teams Sweep and Split With Mix of Wins
Moravia boys stay 4-0 in league and 8-1 overall with an 86 victory at Leon led by George Woodward 10 strikeouts. Wayne Tisue and Chuck Moore pace hitting. Moravia girls rally for 18 17 win over Leon as Pat Judge tops with four hits and Rowley homers. Moravia boys beat Moulton 10-2 with Gary Tisue 14 strikeouts. Moravia girls fall to Eddyville 6-4 while Rowley fans 8. Missionary Society meets with eight members. devotionals and crafts for soldiers home project. Next games include Corydon and Cardinal in upcoming dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Boys
Leon
George Woodward
Moravia
Wayne Tisue
Chuck Moore
Danny McCrory
Doy
Corydon
Cardinal
Low Ellen Rowley
Pat Judge
Lou Ellen Rowley
Beth Steenhoek
Linda Hiatt
Vaughan
Coleman
Rowley
Helmick
Morman
Moravia Boy’s
Moulton
Gary Tisue
Rodney Furdum
Bob Hiatt
Mike Bailey
Max Martin
Rhe Moulton
Manny
Maring
Grove, Lindley
G. Tisue
W. Tisue
Eddyville
Janet Rhee
Shirley Helmick
Kaye Helmick
Joan Leander
Harter
Judy Leander
The
Missionary Society of the Chariton River Baptist Church
Jean Curtis
Vera Moore
Mabel Moore
Myrtle Cross
Florence Martin
Isal Sulser
Mildred Wray
Elma Davison
Maxmine Johnson Named to AIG Deans List
Maxmine Johnson was among 106 students named to the Deans list for scholastic achievement at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines for the spring quarter. She posted a 3.60 GPA and is enrolled in the Executive Secretarial program. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Johnson of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Johnson
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Maxine
Kenneth Johnson
Albia
Ice Cream Social At Moravia City Park Saturday
The Hilton Hustlers and Monroe Busy Maidens 4-H host a community ice cream social in Moravia City Park on Saturday June 22 1968 at 7 30 p m. Homemade ice cream and take samples will be offered by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia City Park
Hilton Hustlers
Monroe
Moravia Park Hosts 1957 Reunion Dinner June 29
The class of 1957 will hold a reunion Saturday June 29 at Moravia Park. A potluck supper is set for 6 20 p m. Each attendee should bring own table service. Drinks will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Hutchings Family Visits And Local Guests In Iowa
Mr and Mrs Robert Hutchings and family from Lawton Oklahoma spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Ruby Cloyed. Edward Cloyed and Pieter Cloyed of Des Moines vacationed with their grandmother. Mr and Mrs Max Martin retired after a two week fishing trip in North and South Dakota. Sunday guests at the Martin home were Mr and Mrs Curt Bailey and Mr and Mrs Bill Bailey and daughter of Centerville. Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Johnnie Whicker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hutchings
Lawton
Okla
Ruby Cloyed
Edward Cloyed
Pieter Cloyed
Des Moines
Max Martin
North
South Dakota
Martin
Curt Bailey
Bill Bailey
Centerville
Johnnie Whicker
Salem Church Holds 13th Annual Reunion at Moravia Park
The Salem church hosts its 13th annual reunion Sunday June 6th at the community building Moravia Park. A basket dinner will be served and all former church members and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Sales Church
Moravia Park
Unu
John Wilson Accepts Management Post in Lancaster Wisconsin
Moravia Farm Service Co. manager John A Wilson will become general manager of Grand County Farm Cooperative in Lancaster Wisconsin. He has led Moravia FS since May 1962 and will be replaced by a new local manager chosen soon. Wilson and his wife Annabelle plan to move once housing is secured with their children Neal and Joanne active in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon A. Wilson
Moravia Farm Service Co
Grand County Farm Co Cooperative
Lancaster
Wisconsin
Grant County
Dubuque
Wilson
John
Annabelle
Neal
Joanne
Moravia
Wis
N. W. M. S. Meeting at Nazarene Church
The monthly N. W. M. S. gathered at the Nazarene church on Wednesday evening. Natalie Woodward led the opening song Throw Out the Lifeline, with devotions by Mrs. E. J. Strong from Psalms 91. Prayer requests were shared by Mrs. Eden Horn, and prayers offered by Rev. Strong and Larry Woodward. Departmental reports were read, the Bolivia lesson was discussed, and Benediction was given by Mrs. Wm. Woodward.
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N. W
Families Visit and Travel Highlights Across Iowa and Georgia
A series of social notes lists visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Clifford Lovell of Galesburg Indiana together with Charles J Lovell Jr and Charlene of Savannah Georgia spent time with Mrs Coffin in Galesburg. Des Moines and Omaha relatives join weekend visits with extended families across Ottumwa Murray Unionville and Minneapolis. A Past Matrons club met June 18 at Mrs James Herron’s home with light refreshments. Glenn and Jerry Lockman with California relatives arrived to visit Elmer Lockman’s family in Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Charles JC. Lovell Jr
Charlene
Savannah
Georgia
Charles Coffin
Leo Dogle
Des Moines
Garnet Brain
Jim
Mike
Ann McDonough
Ft. Dodge
Jack McDonough
Max McDonough
Kansas City
Andrew Rot
Omaha
Ralph McDonough
Glen Johnson
Minneapolis
Willis McDanel
Murray
Stanley McDanel
Hugh MecFattidge
Vernon Olney
Inglewood
Calif
Harley Tisue
Olin Foster
V. F. van Benthuysen
Charles Foster
Ottumwa
Union Park
Olin
Claude Wren
Ottumwa Hospital
James Herron
Bertha Broshar
Glenn Lockman
Jerry Lockman
Compton
Elmer Lockman
Cindy Lockman
John Ruman
Unionville
J. L. Perry
M. A. Ferry
Dale Reigel
Jamie Rumans
Bil Lockogan
Unionville Baptist Holds Bible School Program
Unionville Baptist Church concluded a two week Bible School with a Sunday program. Teachers and helpers included Louise Lippert Barbara Strunk and Enid Walker among others. A Friday picnic at the Unionville recreation center followed the final day and certificates of perfect attendance were awarded to many children including Danny Strunk Kevin Burns Mark Hull Sherry Lippert Betty Hopkins Becky Hopkins Kathy Bronson and numerous others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eager Ram
Louise Lippert
Barbara Strunk
Dorothy Moulton
Eloise Burns
Margaret Bronson
Frances Wilcox
Edwina Lobb
Mary Strunk
Fern Lippert
Enid Walker
Pastor Lobb
Marvin Wright
Mae Rumley
Unionville Recreation Center
Danny Strunk
Kevin Burns
Mark Hull
Sherry Lippert
Betty Hopkins
Becky Hopkins
Kathy Bronson
Marlaine Lobb
Donna Brookhart
Jeffrey Hull
Mike Lippert
Shayla Teater
Cindy Moulton
Gayle Strunk
Daniel
Janet Pace
Sherry Bordwell
David Powell
Kenneth Wright
Melinda Hull
Jill Burns
Death of Mrs Merle B Coffin at 86
Word reached of the death of Mrs Merle Barrett Coffin who died June 7 in Alexandria Virginia. She was the widow of the late Rev J S Coffin and survived by five sons Barrett Falls Church VA Willard Mt. Clemens MI Orman Deltona FL Robert Chicago IL and Neil Jefferson City MO. Also nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were held at Arlington and burial was Falls Church National Memorial Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Coffin
Merle Barrett Coffin
Alexandria
Virginia
J. 5. Coffin
Barrett
Falls Church
Willard
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Baby Girl Lisa Kay Williams Born in Fayetteville
Mr and Mrs Billy Williams of Fayetteville North Carolina announce the birth of a baby girl on Tuesday June 28. She is named Lisa Kay. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Win French of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Clivis Willains of Omum wa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Williams
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Lisa Kay
Williams
Marjone French
Win
Moravia
Clivis Willains
Omumwa
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Russell Aldens
Russell Alden
Bill Zuber
Homestead
Amana
Aldens
Harold Edwards
Marvin
Scotti
Kim
Ladora
Howard Alden
Billie
Leigh
Bussey
Kenneth Major
Brenda
Sheila
Victor
Alice Alden
Willard Brain
Wayne Hinote
Richard Raymie
the Lakes
Minn
Zel Calien
Fairview
Ruby Leng
Frank Heckman
First Christian Church
Lois Fowler
Aid
Church of the Nazarene
NYFS
Salem United Methodist
Blakesburg Saddle Club
MHS
Rhe Moravia
Vaughan and
Aries
Woodward and
Moravia Girls
Chariton River Baptist Missionary
Maxmine Johnson
AIG
John Wilson
Wisconsin FS Company
Den
Albia Pool
Mars Wilson
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Unionville Baptist Hold Bible School
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