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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

4

Town awards street resurfacing contract to Thompson Brothers

The town contracts a $5 700 project for main street blacktop from the highway 60 east intersection to the corporation line near Wim Woodward property. Thompson Brothers of Newton will resurfaced the district from the Methodist church south to the southwest corner and north toward the new high school, with work starting Tuesday. Gary Pfannebecker earns a full athletic scholarship to the University of Wyoming, joining classmate Larry Hurley from Livonia Mo.

Thompson Brothers of Newton BE. G. Hawk Corporation Wim, Woodward Milwaukee Railroad Methodist Church Vornel Thompson” Bros Gary, Pfannebecker Vivian Pfannehbecker University of Wyoming At Laramie Wyo Centerville Junior College Peoria Larry Hurley Livonia Gary Wyoming

Sew Club Has Park Picnic Monday

Mr and Mrs Francis Shelquist and family of Tucson Ariz were honored guests at a So and Sew club park party Monday evening June 18. Other guests included Mr and Mrs James Wilson and family Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud Mrs Eva VanZante Lela Shepard of Albia and Allen Robb of Council City Guests socialized with refreshments served by hosts and hostesses Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson Mr and Mrs Dennie Homerin Mr and Mrs Ralph Tar Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward

Francis Shelquist Tuscon Ariz Frank Wilson Dennie ‘Homerin Ralph Tar Donald McCloud Mra Frank, Woodward Harry ‘Woodward

Cynthia Taylor in Critical Condition After Stroke

Miss Cynthia Taylor was taken to StJosephs hospital in Centerville Tuesday after suffering a stroke on Monday. Her sister Zula Taylor and Mrs Elsa DeLong are with her at the hospital.

Cynthia’ Taylor St. Josephs Hospital Center‘ville Zula ‘Taylor Elsa DeLong

Fish Delivery to Centerville Farmers for Ponds

The U S Fish and Wildlife Service distribution truck will deliver largemouth bass and bluegill to Appanoose county farmers at HyVee lot Drake Avenue Centerville Iowa Tuesday June 26 1962 at 3 20 p m. Bill Stark Soil Conservation Service work unit conservationist says farmers were notified of time place and transport needs. Channel catfish will be delivered in summer.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Centerville Iowa Drake Avenue Appanoose ‘County Bill Stark Soil Conservation Service

Moravian Band Tag Sale Profits Reported

Proceeds from the Moravian band tag sale totaled 45 dollars from the Saturday event. Band Mothers thank the flag swingers and twirlers who ran the sale during the band concert and all who donated. Funds will buy new band uniforms. Betty and Billy Main visited grandmother Mrs Helma Tikue. Linda Ward left for Windham New York to work at a summer resort, with her mother Mrs Burdette Ward accompanying.

Betty Billy Main Helma Tikue Linda Ward Suny Iday Windham N.Y Burdette Ward Rev Burton Ardsley

P K Horner to be honored as 50 year Mason

Friends of P K Horner are asked to get reservations in to Harold Mason by Monday June 25 for a dinner honoring him as a 50 year member of the local Masonic lodge. Members of the Masonic organization and friends are invited to attend at the EAB church. Program planned by Robert Potts WM and James Wilson and Carl Hiatt. Dinner will be Thursday evening June 28.

Friends P. K. Horner Harold Mason Robert Potts W.M James Wilson Carl Hiatt

Auxiliary Meets for Picnic and Meeting

The Mo ravia Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting after a park picnic. Mrs. Harold Hudgens and Mrs. Frank Lathan led committees. Reports were given. Bertha Manley will have a belated birthday on July 27 at 419 Houser St. Des Moines hosts the department convention July 26–27. Delegates are Mrs. Lester Brain and Mrs. Rowena McFattidge. affermates are Mrs. Harold Hudgens and Mrs. Jay Oehler. The charter was draped in memory of departed member Mrs. Cynthia Callen. Delbert Calhoun presented the historian report. 15 members and one guest attended.

Moravia Legion Auxiliary Harold Hudgens Frank Lathan Bertha Manley Houser St Muscatine Des Moines Lester Brain Rowena McFattidge Jay Oehler Cynthia Callen Delbert Calhoun

Shower honors Miss Judy Nelson before wedding

A Burlington shower for Miss Judy Nelson, soon to wed Richard Potts, was hosted at Mrs. Andy Mosley home. Assisted by Mrs. James Wilson, Mrs. Harold Mason, and Mrs. Helen Homerin, the event noted the forthcoming July wedding.

Judy Nelson Burlington Richard Potts K. C. Potts Andy Mosley James Wilson Harold Mason Helen Homerin

Brompton School Reunion Details Held Sunday

The Brompton school reunion is set for Sunday July 1 at the home of Mrs Odile Wilson Clark. Friends and members are invited with Lula R Tillmont Seey listed among organizers.

Brompton-school Odile Wilson Clark Lula R. Tillmont Seey

Curtis Spaur wedding in Chariton River church

Elaine Kay Curtis and Carl F. Spaur wed Saturday in a candlelight ceremony at Chariton River Baptist Church at Plano. The bride, from Melrose, wore white lace, surrounded by a pink and white decor as 260 guests gathered. The groom is from Albia and they plan to live on a Melrose area farm after a short honeymoon.

Chariton River Baptist Church Plano Elaine Kay Curtis George D. Curtis Melrose Carl FP. Spaur Lloyd. Spaur Albig George’. Serson Mabel Moore Wagner Phyllis Spaur Ia Curtin Rosemary Spaur Des Moines Lori Spaur Neree Runnells Charles Spaur Wales William Spaur Dean Centerville Howard Spaur Albis Robert Spaur Runoelis Glen Cochran Promise City John Curtis Gary Robertson Joyce McCay Blakesburs Punch Bowl Adams Center June Robertson Olive Breese Ladies Aid Church Carol Adams Unionville Judy Woodward Moravia Carolyn Ver- Steegh Jan Moore Joyce Martin Kay Lerson Karen Martin Matt Phyllis Dicks Janice Moore Albia Neijlaville Wisc Blakesburg Mystic Chariton Eddyville Oskaloosa Corydon Confidence Dennison Rake Pollock Missouri Davenport Moravia High School Chariton Wholesale Grocery Company Albia High School Centerville Community College Manning Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College Twin Cedar Attica

Union Plans Early Weekly Issue For Fourth of July

The Union will print early for the week of July 4. All ads and news must reach the Union office by Friday, June 29, with the deadline Saturday, June 20. The Union mail will go out Tuesday morning so readers receive it before the holidays. The Union office will be closed much of the time during the week of July 4.

Moravia FFA Members to Take Trip to Quincy

Moravia FFA members will have an expense free trip to the Moorman experimental farm in Quincy Illinois on Friday June 29. They plan to depart at 445 am by school bus. All FFA members wishing to go should inform Mr Dayton or the cervera by Monday June. A Moravia FFA chapter officers meeting will be held Monday evening June 25 to plan further for the trip.

Moravia F.F.A Moorman Quincy Ill F.F.A Dayton Cervera Moravia Ffa

Family church night at Evangelical United Brethren parlor

The regular monthly church night at Evangelical United Brethren church parlors featured the OYYA Sunday school class leading. Mark Von Zatte gave devotions, Linda and Dixie Davis sang a duet, and an old fashioned spelling bee entertained attendees. Mrs Almont Main supervised the class with youth helpers and refreshments of cookies and punch were served.

Evangelical United Brethren Church OYYA Mark von Zatte Linda Dixie Davis Almont

Swanson Main Wedding in Fairfield Church Ceremony

Friday wedding of Sharron Swanson and Jerry D Main was held at 7 30 p m in the M Fairfield church with Rev Robert L Swanson officiating. M A Main Jr served as best man and the wedding party wore blue and white daisies. The couple will reside in West Des Moines after a reception for 260 guests.

Fairfield Robert L. "Swanson Sharron Swanson Jerry D. Main R. Forrest Main Moravia N. Fifth Gene E. Phillips West Des Moines James Main Oskaloosa Chantilly Jace Judy Richards Burlington Garold Rankin Knoxville Linda Swanson Charles Watson Scarshoro Carlos Chase Larry Fansler Burdell Henaley Ron Phillips Jody Diehl Muscatine McElhinny House Kankakee Bloomington Chicago Grand Ridge Wilmore South Pasadena Calif Centerville Des Moines Ottumwa Libertyville Richland Fort Dodge Mason City Council, Bluffs Farmington Iowa City Ft. Madison Marshalltown Lockridge Pella Bloomfield East Pleasant Plain Keosauqua Scarsboro New Province

Church schedules and summer services across local churches

The article lists weekly times for services and activities at multiple churches. Church of the Nazarene led by Rev H LaVarn Smith shows 9:00 Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 7:00 Youth 7:45 Evangelistic 7:30 Wednesday Hour of Prayer 8:30 Choir. Fairview Church School Supt Dean Tomlin 9:00 Morning Worship 10:00 Sunday School. Wesley Chapel Supt Kenneth Daniels 9:00 Sunday School 16:00 Morning Worship 2:00 Thursday June 28 W S at Eva Tuckers. Moravia Supt Richard Tubaugh 11:00 Morning Worship 5:30 Senior M. Lesson by Marie VanDorin and refreshments by Donna Tomlin.

Church of the Nazarene H. LaVarn Smith Frank ‘Woodward Weldon Whitenack Fairview Church Dean Tomlin Wesley Chapel Kenneth Daniels W.S. W.S Eva Tuckers Moravia Richard Tubaugh Marie VanDorin Donna Tomlin

Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule

Reverend J A Ogden presides with Pastor Carl VanZante. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Morning worship and communion at 10:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship meets Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m.

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante

Church Activities Outline at First Christian Church

Mrs Birdie Main superintendent leads 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 Communion at First Christian Church. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon. C W F will meet Thursday afternoon with Mig Coltrain.

First Christian Church Birdie Main C.W.F Mig. Coltrain

Unionville Bible School Sets Daily Vacation Program

Unionville Baptist church hosts a daily vacation Bible school from 7 00 pm starting June 25 at the church. Classes for all ages through young people with teachers and Pastor Russell Swift welcoming participants. The program runs weekdays June 25 through July 6 with a special feature a 14 missionary couple assisting.

Unionville Baptist Church Russell Swift

Rev Boston and Wife Observe 40th Wedding Anniversary

Rev and Mrs W T Boston will mark their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday July 1 with a 2 to 5 p m observance at Washington Chapel E U B church four miles north of Cedar Falls on highway 228 and one mile west. They former Mo ravian pastors at Moravia E U B church and have a son Robert. Address Rev and Mrs W T Boston 2122 Pine St North Cedar Cedar Falls Iowa.

Boston Pine St North Cedar, Cedar, Falls, Towa

Local News Briefs from Allerton and Des Moines Areas

Mrs. Clifford Paxston recuperates from surgery while staying with sister Mrs. Earl Henderson at Allerton. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Callen visit children Anna and William Callen and family. Youths Nazareth Bible camp attendees Janet and Wesley Smith Faith Jordan Bruce and Richard Woodward stay in West Des Moines through Friday. Mrs. Zoe Callen of Centerville visits Mrs. Clarence Dowd and family. Fathers Day guests at Mr. and Mrs. Emery Hiatt include Flossla Carter Des Moines Jim Turner Centerville Larry Derby Maureen and Mark Gary Perry Julie Jeffrey James Main Oskaloosa and guests Neldred Medrud Stevie Tracy Minn.

Clifford Paxston Earl Henderson Allerton Paxston Fred Callen Anna Callen William Callen Janet and Wesley Smith Faith Jordan Bruce Richard Woodward Youths Nazarene Bible Camp West Des Moines Zoe Callen Centerville Clarence Dowd Emery Hiatt Flossla Carter Des Moines Jim Turner Larry Derby Maureen Mark Gary Perry Julie Jeffrey James Main Oskaloosa Neldred Medrud Stevie Tracy, Minn Forrest Main

So and Sew Club Annual Picnic Held in Moravia Park

The So and Sew club invites former members to its annual picnic at Moravia park on July 1. Bring drinks for your family. Jessie Turner serves as secretary.

So and Sew Club Moravia Park Jessie Turner Sec'y

Nancy Mosley to Attend National Student Council Meet

Nancy Mosley daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley will be one of twelve delegates representing Iowa at the national student council conference in California. The June 24 event in San Gabriel includes discussion groups addresses tours of Disneyland and a banquet in Los Angeles with host families.

Nancy Mosley National Student Council California Andrew Mosley Iowa San Gabriel Puerto Rico Hawaii Canada Mexico Office of Student Council Disneyland Huntington-Sheraton Los Angeles Moravia Community High School Nanecy Deg Moines Rock Island Lines Nancy Moravia High School Monroe County

Babe Ruth Teams Suffer Two Losses in Measles Affected Games

Moravia Babe Ruth teams faced two defeats as measles sidelined players. On Wednesday evening they lost 15 to 7 to the Albia Tigers. Friday at Bussey the game ended after four innings with Bussey up 37 to 0. Next they were to host the Loulla Indians and then the Albia Tigers.

Moravia Albia Tigers Bussey Louilla Indians

Moravia Softball Team Drops Friday Game at Home

Moravia boys lost to Pershing 34 to 0 with Dick Johnson pitching. On Tuesday they beat Weller 15 to 3, Ronnie Underwood on the mound. Friday they travel to Ottumwa Orioules hare for another game.

Moravia Pershing Dick Johnson Weller Ronnie Underwood Ottumwa Orioules Hare

N.F.M.S. Meeting at Nazarene Church in June Session

The N.F.M.S. met Wednesday evening at the Church of the Nazarene for its June meeting. Mrs LaVern Smith led the opening prayer and devotions, Miss Karen Warren directed the Puerto Rico lesson, and Frank Woodward gave closing benediction.

N.F.M.S Church of the Nazarene LaVern Smith Karen Warren Puerto Rico Frank Woodward

Community Visitors and Travel Notes from Centerville Area

Mr and Mrs Joe Casale and a Anaheim family visit Centerville with relatives. Don Lockman and Ison Gary of Redwood City arrive to see J C Lockman group. Mrs Pearl Bennison of Grand Island Neb visits. Bonnell children from Des Moines stay with grandparents Easter while parents in Kansas. Glen Van Dorin heads to Chamberlain SD for work. family to follow mid July. Donna Rae Tubaugh employed in Peoria. Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa event in Boone attended by several locals. Mrs Langman of Rock Island two weeks with cousin Tuttle family. Van Dorin family visit Purvis after surgery in Grinnell. Blackman family members visit M K Blackman. Ray Nelson and Judy of Burlington visit K C Potts home.

Joe Casale Anaheim Calif Lloyd McDanel Centerville Don Lockman Ison Gary Redwood City J. C. Lockmans Pearl Bennison Grand Island Nebr Andy Mosley Valerie Brian Robin Bonnell Des Moines Orel Easter Kansas Glen van Dorin Chamberlain South Dakota Donna Rae Tubaugh Peoria Gerald Morgan Zell Callen Max McDonough Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa Boone Charles Langman Rock Island Karl Tuttle Fred van Dorin Francis Purvis Grinnell Don Blackman Don Jr David Tommy Mary Ann M. K. Blackman Ray Nelson Judy Burlington K. C. Potts

Appanoose County Masonic Meeting Set for June 21

The Appanoose County proficiency club will meet Thursday evening June 21 at Moravia Masonic hall at 8:00 p.m. All Masons are invited. Robert Potts.

Appanoose County Proficiency Club Moravia Mazonie Hall

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Clifford Paxston

Card expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during hospital stay and after returning home. Mrs Clifford Paxston credits all for their support and kindness.

Clifford Paxston

Udell couple honored for long service to Udell Mutual Telephone

Dorothy and Ben Glasgow received a community dinner and cash gift at Udell park on Sunday June 17 1962 in appreciation of more than 20 years of dial telephone service plus prior five years with the Udell system. The duo helped patrons during sickness fires and other needs and plan to remain in Udell. Duane Glasgow their son serves in the US Navy at White Sands NM with wife Mary and two children.

Udell Mutual Telephone Compary Gpes Mia Ben Glasgow Ben Dorothy Udell Park Udell Cynthia Matthews Duane Udell High School United States Navy

Flight of the Stork Birth Notices Compile

Mr and Mrs A Stanley of Manhattan Beach Calif welcome daughter Kimberly Lynn born June 16 weighing 6 lbs Mrs Stanley is former Janie Sawyer Grandparents Fred Stanley Ottumwa Lester Sawyer Moravia Mrs Donald McClurg announce daughter born June 15 at St Joseph hospital Centerville Grandparents Mary McClurg John Stevens Mr and Mrs Dale Free Kingsville Texas parent of a 9 lb 3 oz son born December 19 Ki Free Craig Wade Mystle family listed as grandparents and Flora Jones as great grandmother

A. Stanley Manhattan Beach Calif Kimberly Lynn Stanley Janie Sawyer Fred Stanley Ottumwa Lester Sawyer Moravia Donald McClurg St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Mary McClurg John Stevens Dale Free Kingsville Texas Duce Ki Free Craig Wade Mystle Flora Jones

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Gary Pfannebecker Cynthia ‘Taylor Brompton Schook Curtis - Spaur C. R. Baptist A. B. Cohuroa Grace Methodist Church Bible “School Bostons Babe Ruth Nazarene Church
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