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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1964

Page

4

Welding Class To Start Next Month In Moravia

The welding training course planned for Moravia has faced government procedure delays but is expected to begin in the latter part of next month.

Moravia

Lot Sold to Holmans for a Trailer House

Mr and Mrs Audrey Holman of Qantril purchased the lot west of the Ulmont Main home from Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward. The Holmans plan to use it as a relatively permanent site for a house trailer.

Audrey Holman Qantril Ulmont Main Wm. Woodward Holman

Local Dowd Miller Family Socials Mentioned in Ottumwa Scene

Mrs. Ruby Cloyed and Mrs. Florence Hiner spent Wednesday with Mrs. Mina Dowd and Mrs. Ina Miller. The Dagle family and others visited relatives. Sharon Reigel of Unionville called on cousins Judy and Vicky Lockman. Proctor reunion attendees from Fremont and Denver visited Des Moines and Moravia relatives. Deborah King returned home after visiting Dixie Davis. her parents are Rev. and Mrs. Lynn King.

Leo Dagle Richard Raymin Sharon Reigel Unionville Judy Vicky ‘Lockman Marvin Gardner Dennis Mearl Walter Paul Witt Joe Coltrain Fremont Calif Don Coltrain Denver Colorado Proctor Ottumwa Emery Coltrain Des Moines Dean Moravia Deborah King Dixie Davis Deborah Lynn King Dumont

Airman Earns Diploma in Jet Engine Mechanic Course

ASCH. E. Coltrain of the 340th Field Maintenance Squadron became the first Bergsrom airman to complete the Career Development Course through the Extension Course Institute. He earned 89 percent final grade on the jet engine mechanic course, a mandatory part of On The Job Training in the Air Force.

Asch. E. Coltrain Bergsrom

Family Birthday Gathering at Lester Brain Home

A Sunday evening family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brain to observe birthday anniversaries for Mrs. Ralph McDonough and the McDonough children Joyce Jack and Max. Attendees included Leo Dagle and children from Des Moines, Richard Raymie and children, Mark McDonough and family, Max McDonough and girls, and Ralph McDonough.

Lester Brain Ralph McDonough Jack Max McDonough Joyce McDonough Leo Dagle Des Moines Richard Raymie Mark McDonough

Marshall Perrys Attend Family Reunion Sunday

The Perry family gathered for a Father's Day reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Perry in Spencer. Twenty one relatives attended, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dale Laws of Algona and families from Cedar Falls and Des Moines. Enroute home from Spencer, the Becks visited Des Moines on the return trip Monday evening.

Marshall Perry Ivan Perry Spencer Dale Laws Algona Robert Lehman Cedar Falls Walter Beck Des Moines Beck

Family gathering honors sister-in-law LaVerne Davis

Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis hosted a Wednesday evening family gathering to honor sister-in-law LaVerne Davis of Phoenix Arizona who returns home Friday. Attendees included Harold Davis Elmer Vance Art Davis Donald Dicks and families from Blakesburg Fremont California Cedar Rapids and other relatives visiting the Max Martins.

Ralph Davis LaVerne Davis Phoenix Ariz

Main Reunion Planned for Moravia Park on July Fourth

The Main reunion will be held Saturday July 4 at Moravia park. Each family is asked to bring own drink and table service.

Moravia Park

Thanks for Cancer Fund Memory of Leila Veach

Richard and Joellyn express gratitude to friends and relatives who contributed generously to the cancer fund in memory of wife and mother Leila Veach.

Cancer Fund Leila Veach Richard Joellyn

CWF Of Christian Church Meets Thursday

The Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday afternoon with president Mrs. Maude Coltrain. Prayers and scripture opened the session, roll call focused on missionary work, and Mrs. Winnie Du Vail led a lesson on difficult questions regarding India. The meeting closed with the CWF benediction.

Christian Women's Fellowship For the Christian Church Maude Coltrain Coltrain Marshall Perry Winnie du Vail India

Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Anita Curtis Bride Elect

A Friday afternoon shower at Mrs. Warren DuVall's home honored Anita Louise Curtis, bride elect of Richard Long. Attendees included Moravia high school junior classmates and several local women. gifts were opened and refreshments of punch and cake served. Co-hostesses were Miss Carol Adams, Miss Edie Mullins, and Mrs. Max McAnineh.

Warren DuVall Anita Louise Curtis Richard Long Moravia High School Billy Lockman Difford Burger Tom Pettibone Max McAnineh Carol Adams Edie Mullins

Mrs Otis Crow Admitted To St Joseph Hospital

Mrs Otis Crow was taken to St Joseph hospital in Centerville Tuesday evening by the Geyer ambulance.

Mrs. Otis Crow ST. Joseph Hospital Otis Crow Centerville Geyer

Mrs Bivin Sent To Golden Age Manor From Hospital

Mrs Dela Bivgin was discharged from St Joseph hospital in Centerville on Monday and transferred to Goldenage Manor for care.

Mrs. Bivin Golden Age Manor

Legion Picnic in the Park Set for June 28 Evening

American Legion members and their families along with Legion auxiliary members will hold a park picnic on Monday June 28 at 6 30 PM. The event invites participation from local veterans and families for a community gathering and meal.

American Legion Legion Auxiliary

Thank You for Support During Illness and Hospital Stay

A note of thanks from Mrs. Burdett Cox to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards visits and kind deeds done during hospitalization and after returning home expressing gratitude from the family.

Churches and clergy schedule and events in Moravia area notes

Local church notices list pastors and services across several denominations including First Christian Evangelical United Brethren Grace Methodist Wesley Chapel and Moravia churches. Events include Sunday schools morning worship communion services sermons by visiting ministers, midweek meetings and youth activities. Also mentions bishops from South Iowa Annual Conference and an ordained clergy event plus social notes about local families.

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Y. F Elton Coleman John Guthrey Moravia South Iowa Mt. Pleagant First Methodist Church Coleman

Bride and groom wed at Chariton River Baptist Church

Misa Anita Louise Curtis and William Richard Long exchanged vows in a candlelit ceremony June 20 at 8 p.m. in Chariton River Baptist Church. Attended by 125 guests, the couple will reside near Moravia after a reception in the church basement.

Anita Curtis Ricky Long Chariton River Baptist Church Misa Anita Louise Curtis William Richard Long George D. Curtis Melrose Bill Long Moravia Clarence Lautt Humeston DeWayne Moore Carl Spaur Albia

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Plans Summer Vacation

Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 met at the hall with Mrs. Ivan Harsh in charge. Reports were given by the secretary and treasurer. A thank you from Mrs. Ray Charity for a plant was read. Mrs. Wilson reported on Albia convention and Mrs. VanDorin on the Moulton flag meeting. The lodge voted to vacation again this summer and a building improvement update was given. Mrs. Harsh was elected vice president of the 1985 convention. An auditing committee was appointed. Refreshments followed.

Moravia

Services Held Saturday for Mrs. Lee Johnson

Edna Elizabeth Johnson born 1892 in Appanoose County died 1984 in Centerville after a stroke at 71. She taught country schools and married John Hawk in 1912 producing four daughters and a son before his 1928 death. In 1930 she married Lee Johnson. they lived near Main Station and later Mystic. Survived by husband, three daughters, one son, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and sister Della Ely. Funeral June 20 at Turner Funeral Home. burial in Brushy Cemetery.

Edna Elizabeth Johnson Appanoose County Joseph Dora DeVore Johnson St. Joseph Hospital Centerville John Hawk John New Mexico Edna Lee Johnson Main Station Church Mystic Louise Lloyd McDanel Moravia Lucile Howard Davidson Des Moines Medora John Gilligan Gerald Bud) Hawk Della Ely Topeka Kansas Eula Richard McDanel Turner Funeral Home Elton Coleman Brushy Cemetery

Card of Thanks and Community Minutes

Expressions of gratitude for sympathy after the death of Edna Johnson. Thanks extended for cards flowers and the Fairview community noon meal. Also notes the 40th wedding anniversary of Everett Gillaspie in Minneapolis with hosts Harold Clark New Sharon and relatives Callens and Millers.

Edna Johnson Fairview Lee Johnson Howard Davison Lloyd McDanel Gerald Hawk John Gilligan Zell Callen Theo Miller Ida Mangle Everett Gillaspie Minneapolis Martinsburg

Gratitude Note From D E Bishop To Friends and Groups

D E Bishop thanks friends neighbors Class No 9 W S C S for cards flowers calls and kindnesses during illness. He also expresses appreciation to Ma sonic brothers for a potted plant and to the Rebekahs for a fruit collection.

W.S. C.S Masonic Brothers Rebekahs D. E. Bishop

1944 Class Reunion Notice at Community Building

Reminder for the 1944 class reunion to be held at the Community Building on Sunday July 5. Attendees should bring food and table service. drinks provided. Friends of the class are invited.

Nancy Wright Breaks Leg After Fall From Car

Nancy Wright, 5, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Wright, broke her left leg last week after falling from a moving car. She was treated at Monroe County Hospital in Albia, casts were applied, and she returned home to recuperate.

Nancy Wright Oliver Wright Monroe County Hospital Albia

Fathers Day Visits Cheer Many In Region

Local families from Centerville Corydon Des Moines Newton Alden and other areas hosted relatives for Fathers Day and weekend gatherings. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Dan Mihalovich Paul Broshar and Gilbert Lawr Des Moines. Pvt Billy Joy Scott at Fort Riley. Pat and Patty Coles Russell. and numerous extended kin from Muscatine Orange Calif Cedar Rapids Albia and Moline. Hospital auxiliary volunteers sewed and mended at Albia hospital Friday.

Danny Mihalovich Centerville John Wilson Corydon Dan Mihalovich Myrth Hudgens Des Moines Paul Broshar Broshar Art Boeckelmann Newton Ronald Skip) Broshar Gilbert Lawr Paul Stewart Muscatine Flora Jones Wayne Clark Alan Kenneth Free Billy Joy Scott Ft. Riley Kansas Walter Scott Pat Patty Coles Russell Ted Wilson Frank Wilson Eva Hiatt Jessie Duncan Alden Minn Orville Harris Allerton E. G. Hawk Lester Sawyer Gene Daggett Jimmie Carson Jordan Faith Tom Jordan Ernest Temple Hubert Staggs Seymour Helen Conger Ottumwa Mina Dowd Ina Miller Marvin Gardner Dennis Wm. Gardner On Wilson Grant Tadlock Naomi

Moravia Class of 1959 Reunion Set for August 2

The 1959 Moravia graduating class will hold a reunion August 2 with a park picnic. Each attendee should bring a picnic basket and a drink will be furnished. Family and friends are urged to attend.

Moravia Moravia Park

Thanks to Moravia Fire Department for quick barn strike aid

A note of gratitude to the Moravia Fire Department for their prompt response early Sunday morning when lightning struck our barn. Their swift arrival helped prevent further damage and ensured safety for our family and animals.

Moravia

School Contract To Grabau Co

At a Morayla Board of Education meeting bids were opened for adding industrial shops to the high school. R. H. Grabau Construction Co. of Boone gave the lowest bid, base $55,263, total $58,471 with alternates approved. Wales Construction Co. of Centerville bid $59,993 and Phil Darner $59,439. Grabau will move equipment here next week to start work. terrazzo options may be added. The prior bid exceed 60,000 and was rejected. A special meeting Thursday will award the contract.

Morayla Board of Education R. H. Grabau Construction Co Boone Graban Co Wales Construction Co Centerville Phil Darner Graban Company Corydon

Mr. Frank Lindsey Weds at Cedar Rapids

Miss Barbara Jean Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Asa Miller Cedar Rapids and Frank A Lindsey son of Mr and Mrs Mark F Lindsey Port Byron Illinois married at 2 pm June 20 at Olivet Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids Rev Roger D Patton officiating The bride taught art in Evansville Indiana and the groom will be Curator of Education and Science in Evansville They plan to reside in Newburgh Indiana

Barbara Jean Miller Asa Miller Cedar Rapids Frank A. Lindsey Mark F.lindsey Port Byron Olivet Presbyterian Church Roger D. Patton David L. Goff Edgewood Arsenal Maryland Brice A. Lindsey Minneapolis Minn Evansville Indiana Newburgh

Mrs Raymond Ashby Enters Davis County Hospital

Mrs Raymond Ashby entered the Davis county hospital Monday for observation and medical treatment.

Raymond Ashby Davis County Hospital

Beerbower and Callen Wed in June Nuptials

Miss Thelma L. Beerbower became the bride of Eugene J. Callen on June 12. The bride, daughter of Wendell and Thelma Beerbower of Fremont, and the groom, son of Lloyd and Mrs. Callen of Moravia, plan to reside at 325 North Madison in Ottumwa. The bride is Ot tumwa High School and Beauty Academy graduate. The groom is a Meredith Publishing Company field representative.

Thelma L. Beerbower Eugene J. Callen Wendell Beerbower Fremont Lloyd Clallen Moravia Ottumwa High School Ottumwa Beauty Academy Meredith Publishing Company North Madison Ottumwa

Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Franklin 4-H Club

Franklin Farmers 4-H club sponsors an ice cream social in the park on Saturday evening June 27 after the band concert.

Franklin Farmers 4-H Club

Iconium MYF Ice Cream Social at Church

The Iconium MYF will host an ice cream social at Iconium Methodist Church tonight starting at 6 30 pm. A community event planned to draw residents for fellowship and dessert.

Iconium Myf Iconium Methodist Church

Brompton School Reunion Notice Held at Mrs Odile Wilson Clark

The Brompton school reunion will be held at the home of Mrs Odile Wilson Clark on Sunday July. Members and friends are invited. Lula R Tillmont is secretary.

Brompton School Odile Wilson Clark Lula R. Tillmont

Flight of the Stork Flight notices for two new arrivals

Mr and Mrs Richard Penfield of Fort McLellan Alabama welcomed a daughter Deanna Renee born June 15. She weighed a missing weight pounds Grandparents Mr and Mrs Jack Penfield Iconium and Mr and Mrs John K Wilson Abbig. Mr and Mrs Jerry Brown Cedar Rapids welcomed a baby born Tuesday June 23 at a weight of 3 ounces and grandparents Mr and Mrs Lloyd B v are listed.

Richard Penfield Fort McLellan Ala Deanna Renee Jack Penfield Iconium John K. Wilson Abbig Jerry Brown Cedar Rapids Lloyd B. v

Moravia Class of 1932 Plans Basket Dinner Reunion

Moravia High School class of 1932 schedules a basket dinner reunion at Moravia Park on Sunday May 5. All class members and families are invited to attend.

Moravia Moravia Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Holmans Ruby Cloyed Florence Hiner Lester Brain Home Marshall Perrys CWF OF Christian Church Mrs. Burdett, Cox First Christian Church Louis Schaffner Birdie Main Horace Schaffner Fort Collins Calo Grace Methodist Church Elton D. Coleman Pfatrview Keith Gladfelder Wesley Alan Dooley M.Y.F County Farm School of Missions United Methodists Witness Spencer's James Abee Curtis Burton Harold Burton Larry Long Davenport Max McAninch Sonny Hawk John Curtis Kenneth Long Dacron Batiste Bill Moore Paul Dicks Edith Mullins Connie Mullins Bill Spaar Jan Moore Karen Martin Plano Bbride Rebekah Lodge Grabau Co Frank Lindsey Iconium Ice Cream Social Reunion
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