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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1966

Page

4

Thompson Faber Wedding United Thompson and Faber in Moravia

Maggie Thompson of Knoxville and Ruben Faber of Moravia wed Sunday at 2 p.m. in E.UB. Church with Rev. J. A. Ogden officiating. Fifty three guests including children and grandchildren attended. Reception by Golden Links class followed in the church basement with Linda Kimberling Des Moines and Nancy Carol Klampe presiding.

Maggie Thompson Knoxville Ruben $. Faber Moravia E.ub J. A. Ogden Missator Ogden Golden Links Linda Kimberling Des Moines Nancy Carol Klampe Nancy Kimberling Sandra Albaugh Ankeny Lora Ann Lewis Marlene Loch Omaha Norma Lee Faber Linda Underwood Unionville Faber Barber Supply Ottumwa Ankney Winterset Neb Prairie Village Kan Fort. Leonard Wood

Guy McDanel Suffers Light Stroke Monday

Early Monday Guy McDanel suffered a light stroke and was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Centerville. If his condition continues to improve he may leave the hospital Saturday.

Guy McDanel St. Joseph Hospital Centerville

Local visits and garden club tea across towns

Mrs Margery Tracy of Town City spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Moravia visiting relatives and friends. A Moravia Garden club delegation attended a tea Wednesday at the American Home Finding agency in Ottumwa. Mrs Max McAninch led arrangements for the tour. Visitors from Glendora California and Sacramento California were hosted by local families, with extended stays by Kansas City guests including the Woodwards and Mountford family.

Margery Tracy Town City Moravia Calif Wm. Woodwards Richard Woodward Sonya Mountford Kansas City Frank Woodward

Card of Thanks for hospital care in Monroe County

Many thanks for cards, flowers, gifts and kindness while I was a patient at Monroe County Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Don Orelup and the nurses for their wonderful care, W. H. Van Dorin.

Monroe County Hospital Don Orelup W. H. van Dorin

Water main breaks in Moravia west part of town

Water users in the west part of Moravia including the fertilizer plant Moravia Farm Service were without water throughout Tuesday after a main break near a recently replaced road tube. Water pressure was restored late Tuesday evening.

Moravia Moravia Farm Service Walter

Guy McDanel and Fern Cline Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel of Centerville marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on June 19 at the Moravia Community building. They wed March 23, 1916, in Moravia with attendants R E Luse. The couple raised four children Herbert Grigsby Treu and Jack, spanning Illinois Missouri and California, with 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. They lived in Rathbun Moravia and Rockford before retiring to Centerville. About 85 guests from Missouri Illinois Colorado Ottumwa and Camanchala signed the guest book. many sent gifts and cards.

Guy McDanel Centerville Moravia Fern Cline R. E. Luse Herbert Oregon Dorothy Grigsby Ind Treu Rockford Jack Los Angeles Calif

Auxiliary Picnic And Meeting In June Session

The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening June 20 for a co op picnic and regular meeting. Eighteen members attended. Mrs. Michael Koffman led the session and past officers were re elected except Mrs. John Sharp who resigned. Leonard Palmer was chosen first vice president to fill the vacancy. The poppy committee reported $82 from the sale. State convention will be July 21 22 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Delegates were Genevieve Morgan Mrs Palmer Mrs Garnet Brain and Mrs Harold Hudgens alternates were Mrs Glen Van Dorin Mrs Andy Mosley Mrs Clarence Johnson and Hazel Hellyer Mrs Marvin Gardner gave the Historian s report.

American Legion Auxiliary Michael Koffman John Sharp Leonard Palmer Fort Des Moines Genevieve Morgan Palmer Garnet Brain Harold Hudgens Glen van Dorin Andy Mosley Clarence Johnson Hazel Hellyer Marvin Gardner

Darby Coop Wedding Held At Slakesburg Church

Miss Barbara Jean Darby and Jerry Carl Coop wed at Slakesburg Christian Church on June 12 in a ceremony read by Rev. Donald Plum. Attendants included Sheryl Coop and Joye Brown, with a reception in the church dining room. The couple, both local graduates, will reside in Blakesburg after employment roles in Ottumwa and Blakesburg.

Slakesburg Christian Church Ferna Barbara Jean] Darby Jerry Carl Coop Donald Plum Russell Darby Stone, Albia Carl Coop Blakesburg Harvey Brower Bill Davis Tom Boos Beryle Brown Sheryl Coop Joye Brown Pamela Roberts

Funeral for Fred F Callen in Moravia E U B Church

Fred F Callen born November 25 1880 in Monroe County died June 5 1966 at St Joseph Ottumwa aged 75 years six months 19 days. Survived by wife Goldie L Lockman three children Clair William Anna. four sisters and other relatives. Funeral services held at Moravia E U B Church with burial in Moravia Cemetery.

Fred F. Callen Monroe County St. Joseph Hospital Ottumwa Sherman Anna Albertson Callen Goldie L. Lockman Clair Town City William Anna Young Viva Scott Bessie Callen Albia Retta Spencer Harvey Lida Allen Lansing Mich Fred Callen Salem E. U. B Callen Daddy Moravia

Chambers Family Dinner Brings Kin Together at Moravia

The Chambers descendants held their annual co op dinner Sunday June 19 at the Legion Home in Moravia. Attendees from Moulton Independence Des Moines Centerville Centerville Kaye Odell Albia and other towns shared food and fellowship.

H. W. Chambers Legion Home Moravia Harold Winans Moulton Jim Winans Clarence Daniels Greg Brad Independence Nora Henderson Ida Grove Dortha Besore Chuck Barbara Stan McElvain Des Moines Lute Hiatt Carl van Zante Mark Chas Ronald van Zante Moline Carrol Brees Danley Neal Ernest Paul Rex Albia

W S C regular meeting at church June 15

The Woman s Society of Christian Service held a 1 30 dessert luncheon and meeting on Wednesday June 15 with nineteen members present. Hostesses were Janet Dowd Mina Dowd and Bessie Donovan Gail Tuttle reported on student work an honorary membership was given to Mrs Wm Gardner by Yvonne Pfannebecker Janet David led the lesson and pledge service Venerah Tubaugh became the new president and a workshop for officers is set for July 19 at 9 30 at Seymour Methodist Church.

Woman's Society of Christain Service Ninteen Janet Dowd Mina Dowd Bessie Donovan Gail Tuttle Wm. Gardner Yvonne Pfannebecker Janet David Venerah Tubaugh Seymour Methodist Church

Mrs. Wadsworth Dies at Newton Nursing Home

Mary Wy coff Wadsworth born October 3 1866 near Decatur county died after a short illness at a Newton nursing home She would have turned 100 that day survived by three daughters Nellie Williams Moravia Maude Plummer and Pearl Boyer Newton Funeral services set for 4 30 p m Friday in Newton with burial at Grand River Iowa

Saddle Club Notice Postpones Moravia Trail Ride

The Moravia Saddle Club trail ride planned for Sunday June 36 has been postponed due to the Blakesburg Saddle Club horse show moving to Sunday. Plans will be announced later for the ride.

Moravia

Salem Reunion At Moravia Park Sunday June Six

The Salem reunion will be held in Moravia park on Sunday June 6. A cooperative dinner is planned with Mrs. Ted Wilson serving as secretary and organizing efforts.

Salem Moravia Park Coop Hood Ted Wilson

Engagement announced for Sandra Kay Fenton and Joseph Edward Conn

Engaged Mr and Mrs Harold Fenton of Unionville Indiana announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Sandra Kay to Joseph Edward Conn son of Mr and Mrs Harold Conn of Centerville Ta. Sandra a 1966 Moravia Community High School graduate is employed at Allied Mutual Insurance in Des Moines Ia. Joe a Centerville High School and Centerville Community College graduate works for Carrier Motor Company. A July 3 wedding is planned.

Harold Fenton Unionville Sandra Kay Joseph Edward Conn Harold Conn South 16Th Street Centerville Sandra Moravia Community High School Allied Mutual Insurance Company Des Moines Joe Centerville High School Centerville Community College Carrier Motor Company

Church Activities Outline Sunday Services and Programs

Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev J A Ogden offers Sunday School at 10 00 am Promotion Day in Junior Department. Morning Worship and Communion at 11 00 am with Boys and Girls Fellowship. Evening Youth Fellowship at 7 00 pm and Bible Study at 7 30 pm. Iconium Methodist Church features Vacation Bible School program during 10 30 am services with MYF at 6 00 pm. First Christian Church lists 9 30 am Sunday School and Communion Aid at Mrs Birdie Mains on Wednesday. Church of the Nazarene presents 10 00 am Sunday School 11 00 am Worship A Good Father at 11 00 am NYPS 7 45 pm Evangelistic sermon and 7 30 pm Wednesday prayer meeting.

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl Tisue Iconium Methodist Church Wayne Thompson Bible School First Christian Church Louis Schaffner Lois Fowler Birdie Mains Church of the Nazarene E. J. Strong Frank Woodward

Mrs Ronald Een Honored at Bridal Shower in Confidence

A miscellaneous bridal shower was held Friday evening at the Christian Church in Confidence for Mrs Ronald Green the former Joan Grogan of Missouri. Thirty three women and three children attended games with prizes awarded to Florence Martin Ruby Frame Mae Scott and Ivan DeVore. Diana Green and Clay Green assisted the bride opening gifts as hostesses Anita Carpenter Selah Green Ethel Lemley Lois Martin and Judy Martin served refreshments.

The Christian Church In Confidence Ronald Green Joan Grogan Missouri Florence Martin Ruby Frame Mae Scott Ivan DeVore Diana Green Clay Green Anita Carpenter Selah Green Ethel Lemley Lois Martin Judy Martin

C W F Meeting at Mrs Maude Coltrain Moravia Church

The regular monthly C W F meeting of Moravia Christian church gathered at Mrs Maude Coltrain home. Mrs Birdie Main taught worship and Mrs Gomer Stocker led the lesson on God Call Man's Answer. Benediction concluded the session.

Moravia

Rainbow Girls Attend Grand Assembly in Ames

Rainbow Girls at the Grand Assembly of the Order for Rainbow Girls held in Ames this week include Linda Hiatt Joyce McDonough Maribeth Johnson Martha French Marjorie French and Patty Sagers. Mrs Ray Charity their Mother Advisor took the group to attend sessions until Tuesday Doon and Mrs Janet Schneider of Knoxville joined from Tuesday to Wednesday afternoon. Joyce McDonough served as Pro tem Grand Representative for Miss Carol Adams who is nursing at Ottumwa.

Moravia Rainbow Order For Rainbow Girls Ames Linda Hiatt Joyce McDonough Maribeth Johnson Martha French Marjorie French Patty Sagers Ray Charity Doon Janet Schneider Knoxville Carol Adams Ottumiva

Local families spend weekend visiting relatives in area

Mr and Mrs Richard Hawk and children of Cedar Rapids spent the weekend here with their parents. Mr and Mrs Max Marin and Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk and George Streby of Munioe spent the weekend here with his parents. Rey and Mrs E J Strong visited. Mrs Strong was a patient at Monroe County Hospital on Aliadestreet and returned Saturday.

Richard Hawk Cedar Rapids Max Marin Claude Hawk George Streby Munioe Rey E. J. Strong Strrong Monroe County Hospital Alia Destreet

Nicky Dicks Plays Clarinet at All State Music Camp

Nicky Dicks son of Mr and Mrs Paul Dicks is among 420 high school and junior high musicians from seven states rehearsing daily at the 17th annual All State Music Camp at the University of Iowa. The camp opened Sunday and runs through July 1 with private and group instruction in band choir and orchestral music. Concerts by the bands chorus and orchestra are set for Sunday June 26 at 3 p.m. and July 1 at 8 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union as part of the universitys 28th annual Fine Arts Festival.

Nicky Dicks Paul Dicks University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union

Queen of Conservation to be named in Jefferson Iowa

A rural Iowa girl will be crowned Iowa's Queen of Conservation at the Plowman's Banquet in Jefferson on September 8 1966. The event is part of National Soil Conservation Field Days and Plowing Matches near Jefferson September 8 9 1966 with the winner receiving a 230 dollar cash award. The contest is co sponsored by local and state soil districts and committees with local winners advancing to a regional contest later in the summer. Entry is open to single Iowa farm girls aged 16 to 21 at the time of the state contest.

Iowa Jeffreson Jefferson Town Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners State Soil Conservation Committee Soil Conservation Districts of Appanoose County Appanoose County Soil Conservation District

Family visitors share Sunday at Coflin and Veach homes

Mr and Mrs Frank Harrison of Knoxville and Mr and Mrs Garland Houses with grandchildren Jim and Rae Rush of Centerville called on Mrs Charles Coflin and Chef Sunday afternoon Father Day guests with Mr and Mrs Julie Veach Richard Veach and daughter Juelle Marc Veach and Dennis Kaudse of Des Moines Also Mrs J A Ogden and daughter EFunlees spent last week with mother Mrs Ubris Lund and Miss Eva Lund at Gshuah and fia ea in Wisconsin

Frank Harrison Knoxville Garland Jim Rae Rush Centerville Charles Coflin Julie Veach Richard Veach Juellen Marc Veach Dennis Kaudsee Des Moines J. A. Ogden Daugnie Efunlees Ubris Lund Eva Lund Gshuah fia@ea Wiscuisi

Rainbow Muravin Raigbos Gurls Schedule Confusing Note

Fragmentary OCR note references Rainbow Muravin Raigbos Gurls and an evening Monday event with July preede in side fur, unclear regitar. Names and dates are garbled. readable clues point to a local schedule or club notice with missing details.

Muravin Raigbos Regitar Leeang Alans

Republicans to Meet Candidates at Centerville Tea

Appanoose county Republicans plan a Sunday afternoon tea at Centerville Community Center from June 26 to 6 p.m. All area Republicans invited to meet Senator Jack Miller and candidates Bob Beck for Governor and John Ky l for Congress. The Beckettes will perform.

Appanoocie County Centerville Jack Miller Bob Beck John Kyl Beckettes

Social roundup of regional visits and family gatherings

Mrs. Tom Rebb and daughters of Ottumwa spent Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward and guests. Several relatives and friends traveled between Ottumwa Des Moines Chicago and New York visiting family and attending dinners and suppers in Centerville Albia and Flint. Notable stops include Miss Rhonda Lee Erhenfeldt returning to Des Moines as a student nurse and various extended family visits across Illinois Michigan Nebraska and Arizona with Carlson Woodcock Burton Hiatt and Cloyed families among those mentioned.

Tom Rebb Ottumwa Harry Woodward Rhonda Lee Erhenfeldt Des Moines Gustaf Cline Harry Woodwards Roy Funkhouser Clearwater, Fla Jane Thompkins New York City Roy Funkhousers Jr Chicago Clearwater Zell Callen Elmer Roat Flushing Mich George Miracle Angela Sherry Marilyn Miracle Flint Chester Woodcock Albia Don Pettibone Gail Burton Carly Davis Forrest Hiatt Newton Wess Hiatt Zoe Callen Opal Centerville John Johnson Guy Argo Richard Coltrain Alicin Woodcock Alvin Donnie Burton Rockford Ralph Robinson Willard Cloyed Arlington Ruby Cloyed James Rhee St Charles Preston Hiatt Iron Mountain Wyo Carl Davis Henry Nebr Billy Davis Gering Davis Moravia Linda Coulson Kansas City C. ¢. Coulson

Thank you note from hospital patient

A patient sends thanks for cards flowers and visits while in the hospital. Gratitude is expressed to doctors Avera and Cunningham and the nurses for medical care and spiritual comfort received during the stay.

Neal Avera Cunningham

Moravia Head Start Class Opens Seven Week Program

Moravia Moravia Head Start launches a seven week education and development program with centers at Central Ward School Centerville Moravia Elementary Moravia and Moulton Elementary Moulton A sixteen child unit at Moravia Center is led by teacher Mrs Marjorie Coulson with aide Miss Donna Rae Oard and volunteers Marsha Stewart and Linda Moffatt Nutrition lead Mrs Hazel Helmick coordinates meals and arrivals A mothers committee headed by Mrs Carol Sidwell collaborates with agencies and parents to support activities and health services Bus drivers are Mr Bill Woodward and Mr Frank Weedward

Appanaase County Central Ward School Centerville Moravia Moulton Marjorie Coulson Donna Rae Oard Marsha Stewart Linda Moffatt Carol Sidwell Carl Micetich Fred Moorman Paul Wakefield Aliene Chapman Granville Baxter Stewart Daniels Curtis Mikels Donald Hull Bernice Benjamin R. N Lucina Climie Moravia Center Bill Woodward Frank Weedward

Five Youths to Join Appanoose County Youth Corps

Lee Betz announced five youths will be employed in the Neighborhood Youth Corps for a two month summer period starting June 27. Max McDonough and John Guthrey head the screening committee. three will work in the ASC office and two with the Highway Commission at Centerville. Final selections Friday evening. work begins Monday. both boys and girls may apply.

Lee Betz Appanoose County Office of Economic Opportunity Max McDonough John Guthrey ASC Highway Commission Centerville

Shanghai Club Picnic Scheduled for June 26

Shanghai Club Alumni picnic will be held Sunday, June 26 at Albia City Park with lunch served at noon. All former members are invited to attend.

Shanghai Club Albia City Park

Nell Rousseau Undergoing Major Surgery Tuesday

Mrs. Nell Rousseau of Louilia was admitted for major surgery at Monrog County Hospital in Albia on Tuesday. She is the sister of Mrs. Ovile Clark and Frank Wilson of Moravia.

Nell Rousseau Louilia Monrog County Hospital Albia Rousseau Ovile Clark Frank Wilson Moravia

Woodward Promoted in U S Army Rank Detail

Specialist 4 Ron Woodward received another rank promotion last week in the U S Army. The Tubaugh families and Albert Tubaughs are noted in the surrounding social mention with Sunday activities and gatherings.

Ron WoodWard U. S. Army Baui

Birth announcement for Carson Meriele's daughter Kelle Renee

Mr and Mrs Carson Meriele welcome their daughter Kelle Renee born June 18 at county hospital weighing six pounds eleven ounces. Mrs Meriele is the former Judy Van Lali.

Carson Meriele Kelle Renee Juse 18 Tounly Hospital Meriele Judy van Lali

Also Mentioned on This Page

Guy McDanels Miriam Maxwell Gregory Tony Roberts Frank Hunter Mr. Coop Harold Roberts Mark Maxwell Church Morning Northwestern Bell Telephobe Company Chambers Family W.S.C Mrs. Wadsworth Newton Nursing Home Saddle Club Council Ronald Een C.W.F Rainbow Girls Queen OF Conservation Craig Cloyed Dick Geil Mustay Edna Dyphion Moullun Carl Foster Rockford, Lll Guy McDanes T. E. Campbell Henry, Nebr Rena Duff Harold Hawk Goodyear, Ariz Gary O'Conner E.G .Hawk Claude Paris Davis County Hospital Bloomfield Youth Corp Ron Woodwards Russell Tubaugh Roy Tubaugh Irma Richard ‘Tubaugh Janieve Jaren Albert Tubaughs Flight of the Stork
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