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.
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1964
Page
4
The welding training course planned for Moravia has faced government procedure delays but is expected to begin in the latter part of next month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Main reunion will be held Saturday July 4 at Moravia park. Each family is asked to bring own drink and table service.
Richard and Joellyn express gratitude to friends and relatives who contributed generously to the cancer fund in memory of wife and mother Leila Veach.
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.
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.
Mrs Otis Crow was taken to St Joseph hospital in Centerville Tuesday evening by the Geyer ambulance.
Mrs Dela Bivgin was discharged from St Joseph hospital in Centerville on Monday and transferred to Goldenage Manor for care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Mrs Raymond Ashby entered the Davis county hospital Monday for observation and medical treatment.
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.
Franklin Farmers 4-H club sponsors an ice cream social in the park on Saturday evening June 27 after the band concert.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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