Moravia School Board Election This Monday
Moravia Community School District voters go to the polls Monday at the community building east entrance to choose two board members for a three year term. Incumbents Carl VanZante and Jack Martin are on the ballot with write-ins limited to director districts 2 or 4. Voters also select a member of the Appanoose County Board of Education, with Kermit Gladfelder seeking re election.
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Moravia Community
Moravia
Carl VanZante
Jack Martin
Appanoose County
Mary Burns Celebrates 80th Birthday in Centerville Iowa
Mary Burns observed her 80th birthday February 24 as 9 family members gathered at her Centerville home for a chicken dinner and a decorated cake. Attendees included three daughters Zoe Cox Florence Undervrood Lucille Taylor and three sons Leon Russell Paul E Burns with several daughters in law and a son-in-law Dayne Taylor. Mary, widow since 1940, long active in Moravia and Unionville communities, knows 40 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren among her many relatives and friends who sent cards and gifts.
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Mary Burns
Centerville
Washington
Opal Burns
Mother Burns
Lucille Taylor
Leon, Russell
Paul E. Burns
Dayne Taylor
Sylvia
Mary Thompson
Farson
Irvin
San Francisco
Grandma
Mary
Taylor Ald to Meet Anna Hiatt on March 11
Taylor Ald will meet with Anna Hiatt on March 11 to discuss upcoming arrangements. The notice notes the date and involved individuals for the appointment.
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Taylor Ald
Anna Hiatt
Methodist Missions Rally in Centerville March 8
Dr. Arthur Y. Long Missionary Secretary for South Iowa Conference will speak at the Appanoose County Methodist Missions Rally at 7 30 p m Sunday March 8 at Centerville Methodist church Long pastor of Newton First Methodist is a Garrett graduate with a Simpson D D He served Alaska mission reps in 1955 and was General Conference delegate in 1956 The rally brings 14 county churches together for worship with Grace Moravia choir and Alaska Hawaii study as climax invited community-wide attendance.
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Arthur Y. Long
South Iowa
Methodist Church
Appanoose County
Centerville Methodist Church
Long
First Methodist Church
Newton
Iowa
Garrett Biblical Institute
Simpson College
General Conference
Alaska
Hawaii
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Local visits and family notes clutter Kosman home scene
Mr and Mrs Earnest Kosman hosted Friday evening at the Hugh McFatridge residence. Visiting were Lloyd Ammons and Emry Douglas from Kirksville Missouri and St Dodge guests. Larry Wilson observed his first birthday February 25 with family. Cody Luse Ron Woodward and Ronnie Georgie traveled to Rochester Minnesota to visit Mrs Luse and Mrs Woodward. Mrs Luse is doing well with treatments continuing through March 13 at Abbot Hotel.
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Earnest Kosman
Hugh McFatridge
Lloyd Ammons
Emry Douglas
Kirksville
Marion Condra
Toni
St. Dodge
Kenneth Condra
George McCannon
Larry Wilson
Judy Brooks and Ralph Wallace Wedding in Ottumwa
Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks and their son Danny traveled to Nashua on Wednesday to attend the wedding of his sister Miss Judy Brooks and Ralph Wallace both of Ottumwa. The ceremony took place at 2 30 pm at the Lite Brown Church with Larry as best man and Mrs Hugh Mc Elroy of Ottumwa as matron of honor.
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Larry Brooks
Danny
Nashua
Judy Brooks
Ralph Wallace
Ottumwa
Lite Brown
Larry
Hugh McElroy
Hawks Anniversary Draws Large Crowd In Albia
A golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hawk drew about 160 guests at the Evangelical United Brethren church. A family dinner followed at the Blue Bird cafe with children, grandchildren, and kin. Attire and decor reflected the celebration with yellow carnations and gold net accents.
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E. G. Hawk
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Blue Bird Cafe
Albla
Claude Hawk
Harold Hawk
Basil Tadlock
Jack Tllingworth
Richard Hawk
Madge Davis
Jeanne Hawk
Jeanne
Coleen Hawk
Claude
Harold
Harold Mason
Earl Boyer
Wendell Murdy
Carl VanZante
Joanne
Coleen
Charles
Elaine
Jack Tilingworth
Dennis
Johnny
Jeffrey
Golden Wedding Day Gratitude From Mr and Mrs E G Hawk
Card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hawk expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for greetings and gifts on their golden wedding anniversary. They thank those who helped with preparations and the program and acknowledge Divine blessings and Heavenly Father’s care.
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E. G. Hawk
Births scattered across towns in the region
Rock Island Ul John Hiner and wife welcome son Joseph Paul born Feb 23 at 7:41 am weighing 7 lb 4% oz, sister Johnette and brother Greg. Grandparents Rex Haver Moravia and Lew Hiner Oakdale. Airman first class James Reihsen and Annie Laura Main announce daughter born Feb 27 in Nashville. Alec Main Moravia and great grandparents Helma Tisue and Oscar Main. John Spencer and wife welcome son born Feb 27 at St Josephs Centerville weighing 7 lb 12% oz, named Robert Paul. Grandparents Robert Coady Des Moines and Leila Spencer Moravia. Nell Spencer Trenton Mo. Rev John Grenfell of Mt Horeb Wis and wife welcome daughter born Feb 48 in Madison. They have Johnny and Eileen. Jack Hiatt Kansas City and wife announce daughter born Feb 27 weighing 5 lb 5 oz named Tana Marie. Grandparents R C Hiatt and Mrs Bob Harter Centerville.
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John Hiner
Rock Island
Joseph Paul
Johnette
Greg
Rex Haver
Moravia
Lew Hiner
Oakdale
James Reihsen
Nashville
Tenn
Reibsen
Annie Laura Main
Alec Main
Helma Tisue
Oscar Main
John Spencer
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Robert Paul
Robert Coady
Des Moines
Leila Spencer
Nell Spencer
Trenton
John Grenfell
Mt. Horeb
Wis
J Gr
Madison
Grenfells
Grace Methodist Church
Johnny
Eileen
Jack Hiatt
Kansas City
Tana Marie
R. C. Hiatt
Bob Harter
Meeting on Coccidiosis Control for Chick Raisers
Gardner Hatchery hosts a Monday night meeting at Booster club rooms over O Conner grocery to explain immunization of baby chicks against coccidiosis. Invites go to all chick raisers. land will be served and door prizes offered. Check advertisement on page five of the Union.
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Gardner Hatchery
O'Conner Grocery
Thank you note to Ot tumwa hospital friends and helpers
A resident expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for cards and visits during a hospital stay at Ot tumwa and to those who helped with chores at home.
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Ottumwa Hospital
Methodist Choir Receives New Robes for County Meet
Grace Methodist Church Moravia choir of 27 will wear maroon Wonderloom robes with white collars for Sunday worship and the county meeting at Centerville. Directed by Mrs. Ralph McDonough the group includes 21 adults and six high school students with Mrs. Gail Tuttle as robe chairwoman.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Centerville
Ralph McDonough
George Winslet
Morocto
Gail Tuttle
Ron Woodward
Harold Burton
John Wilson
Sylvan van Dorin
Joyce Hiatt
Lois Hiatt
Karen Woodward
Diana Burton
Joyce Ann Kincade
Nancy Turner
Altos
George Firkins
Clarence Whitehead
Mia
Karl Tuttle
Richard Bentzinger
Sandy Card
Linda Coulson
Anna Grace Mitten
Bert Turner
Jerry Main
Ronald Woodward
Ralph Spencer
Basses
Don Tscherter
Larry Dayton
Weldon A. Whitenack
4 H Club Week Highlight in Appanoose County
Four H clubs in Appanoose County observe National 4 H Club Week from Feb 28 to March 7, showcasing 219 girls and 179 boys across 29 clubs. The piece explains 4 H aims, activities, leadership roles, county officers, and enrollment details for ages 10 to 21, noting record membership and local club autonomy.
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Appanoose County
Pierce Appler
Kenneth Coltraim
Paul Burns
Courtney Siglin
Mansel Tarbell
Lowell Shepard
Earl Boyer
Loyd Carter
Glen A. McCullough
Amos Siglin
Doyle Hampton
David West
Jerry Pick
Keith Lain
Ronald Hampton
Kathy Klum
Janice Beaty
Wandah Pace
Sandra Kay Eddy
TVAL Meeting Tuesday Evening
A Fall Festival planning session is scheduled for Tuesday March 10 in the Booster Club room over O Connor Grocery. All members are invited to attend and help organize the 1959 event.
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Booster Club
O’conner Grocery
George Scotts Sell Farm and Buy Coast to Coast Store
Mr and Mrs George Scott have sold their Moravia area farm seven miles southeast with possession April 1 to Wendell Phillips They have purchased the Coast to Coast store at Marshalltown and will move there about the first of the month Their son Gary will stay here with relatives until term end.
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George Scott
Moravia
Wendell Phillips
Scott
Marshalltown
Gary
Birthday thanks note from Mrs Mary Burns
Mary Burns thanks everyone who sent cards for her 80th birthday and for the surprise dinner organized by her children. She extends gratitude to all who sent well wishes and helped celebrate.
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Mary Burns
Cribbage Tournament Set for Albia Sunday
The Fifth District American Legion cribbage tournament will be held Sunday, March 8 at the Legion home in Albia. Eligible players include members of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. Registration begins at 12:45 pm and play starts at 1:30 pm. Players should bring their own cribbage boards.
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Fifth District Legion
Legion
Albia
American Legion
American Legion Ausdliary
Gabe Johnson III Suffered Heart Attack in Albia Hospital
Gabe Johnson III suffered a heart attack Friday and was taken to Monroe County Hospital in Albia. His condition is improving slowly.
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Gabe Johnson III
Albia Hospital
Gabe Johnson
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
E. T. C. Club Meets With Mrs U C Main
The E T C club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs U O Main. Mrs Main led games with winners Mrs John Johnson Mrs Lee Hiatt and Mrs M F Schneider. Grace Rhee won the door prize. Roll call was answered by a kitchen gadget exchange. Refreshments of ice cream topped with strawberries wafers nuts and coffee were served. Guest Mrs Roy DuVaill of Cheyenne Wyoming attended.
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E. T. C. Club
U. O. Main
Moravia Garden Club
Max McDonough
Lee Hiatt
Ira Boyer
Highway 60
Howard Smith
Boyer
Eleanor
National Gardner
Thank You for Get Well Cards and Home Return
Mrs. E. G. Hawk expresses gratitude to everyone who sent get well cards, called at the hospital, assisted at home, and thanks Dr. Williams for enabling her to be home for their anniversary.
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Dr. Williams
Cooperation supper and Eastern Star meeting notice
Cooperative supper will be held at 6 00 pm Tuesday at the Masonic hall for all Masons their wives and Eastern Star members and families Regular meeting of the Eastern Stars will be held following the supper with program immediately after All Masons and members are cordially invited Maxine Main Worthy Matron
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Masonic Hall
Maxine Main
Resident thanks neighbors after hospital stay
Mrs. Fred Van Dorin expresses gratitude to neighbors, friends, and relatives for calls, words, and letters during her stay at Monroe County Hospital and after returning home.
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Monroe County Hospital
Fred van Dorin
Moravia Court Expected Decision On Telephone Case
Moravia garden club met with hostesses and discussed plantings and horticulture. The landmark item was a pending court ruling on the Moravia soap creek telephone franchise, with Judge Harold Levis to issue a decision within about ten days after written final remarks. The suit, filed by Russell Hughes, seeks to clarify the town’s franchise legality and possible system affiliations with Soap Creek or Centerville networks.
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Harold Levis
Moravia Telephone Company
Levis
Russell Hughes
Moravia
Telephone Company
Soap Creek Telephone Co
Appanoose County
Dayne Taylor
The
Appanoose District Court
Show-Winner Hound Of Taylors Killed
Miss Delite the fox hound of Dayne Taylor was killed Monday when struck by a car on highway 60 south of Moravia. The dog earned many show honors in several states. Taylor plans to develop young hounds of similar breeding for future shows.
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Delite
Dayne Taylor
Moravia
Local Social Calls and Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Ira Roth of Promise City were Sunday dinner guests with Mrs Della Bivins. Mr and Mrs Johnny Whicker of Ottumwa stayed Friday evening to Saturday with Mrs Della Bivins. Mrs Florence Fletcher spent Sunday to Monday with Mrs Della Bivins. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brown and Michele spent Sunday at the Lee Benz home.
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Ira Roth
Promise City
Della Bivins
Johnny Whicker
Ottumwa
Florence Fletcher
Kenneth Brown
Michele
Lee Benz
Ruth Hammond
Max
Howard Carson
Hugh McFatridge
Leta Haner
Rex Haver
Relatives Attend Wiedman Funeral Rites
Relatives gathered for the Wiedman funeral service on Wednesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Weidman of Blakesburg Iowa, Mrs. Lenna O'Hara and daughter from Kansas City, Sim Danford and Max Berry, Vina Weidman, Harry Brine gar of Blakesburg, Glenn Berry of Ottumwa, Clarence Rowe of Prairie City, Mrs. James France of Cedar Rapids, Lee Etta Fulkerson of Englewood Cole, Lee Lauer of Queen City Missouri, Merritt Clark of Mexico Missouri, Cyrus Hall, Gail Hinton of Albia, Phil Dobbs, Lowell Harris, Sid Horn, and Clarence Horn of Moulton, with others from Blakesburg and Moravia.
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Wiedman
Raymond Weidman
Blakesburg
Lenna O’hara
Lou Evs Hull
Kansas City
Sim Danford
Max Berry
Vina Weidman
Harry Brinegar
Glenn Berry
Ottumwa
Clarence Rowe
Prairie City
James France
Cedar Rapids
Lee Etta Fulkerson
Englewood
Cole
Lee Lauer
Queen City
Merritt Clark
Mexico
Cyrus Hall
Gail Hinton
Albia
Phil Dobbs
Lowell Harris
Newton
Sid Horn
Clarence Horn
Moulton
Moravia
Thankful Acknowledgment From the Weidman Family
The Weidman family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy and floral offerings after the loss of a husband and brother. Special thanks go to Ww SCS members the So and Sew club for lunch and the American Legion for assistance. Mrs Clara Weidman and family.
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So and Sew Club
American Legion
Clara Weidman
Raymond Weidman
1958 Cornfield Bulletin Available in Appanoose County
Farmers in Appanoose county can obtain a bulletin detailing hybrid corn performance. The report covers districts and summaries for 1955 through 1958, with data on 333 hybrids. Hybrids were planted in 40 inch rows at all locations, and the bulletin is provided at no cost upon request.
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Appanoose County
Past Matrons Meet At Rowena McFatridge Home
The Past Matrons club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Rowena McFatridge's home with Mrs Truxton Dicks assisting the hostess. Guest Mrs Harrett McGrew of Des Moines attended. After a social hour, desserts of angel food cake with whipped cream and nuts were served at a lace covered table.
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Rowena McFatridge
Truxton Dicks
Harrett McGrew
Des Moines
Ray Miller Tops Debating Team in Ottumwa Meet
Ray Miller, a Newton High School junior, led the debate team to win the A squad tournament at the Ottumwa invitational meet on February 21. About 100 students from 10 high schools participated in the event.
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Ray Miller
Newton High School
Ottumwa
Mrs. Ensley Injured in Fall at Home
Relatives report Mrs. Charley Ensley of Big Sandy Montana fell at home and fractured a shoulder and a hip. Both she and her husband have been in ill health for several weeks. Mrs. Ensley, formerly Naomi Dodd, and they were former Moravians.
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Charley Ensley
Big Sandy
Montana
Ensley
Naomi Dodd
Farm sale dates near Moravia listed for March
George Scott will hold a closing out sale at his farm six miles southeast of Moravia on Monday March 9. Gabe Johnson will hold a closing out sale at his farm two miles southeast of Moravia on Monday March 9. Paul Cridlebaugh will hold a closing out sale at his farm six miles southeast of Moravia on Tuesday March 17. Complete sale bills of each may be found in this week's Union.
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George Scott
Moravia
Gabe Johnson
Paul Cridlebaugh
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Delta
Cols
Seymour
Sovilla
Hartford
Iconium
Moroyia
Russell Eugene
Jan Elen Moore
DeWayne Moore
Melrose
Richard
John
Mary Beth Johnson
Dick Johnson
Methodist Choir
TVAL
George Scotts
Eastern Stars
Eloise Burkhardt
Montezuma
John Main
Trenton Wilson
Carl Black
Leonard Palmer
Ray Charity
Mary McAlister
Oskaloosa
Mystic
Guy Argo
Petunia
New
Soap Creek Telephone Company
Appanoose County Telephone Company
Com- Pia. & Tat. Ca
New Mutual Company
Hound of Taylors
Weidman
Lenna O'Hara
Sam Danford
Frank Wilson
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