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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1966
Page
4
Four Moravia school faculty members submitted resignations last week after contracts offering raises from 100 to 450 dollars were issued. The staff departures include elementary principal Starcevich instrumental music instructor Burghoffer industrial arts instructor Crawford and English and Spanish instructor Chambers.
Sandra Whitehead daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitehead will receive her nursing cap at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines Friday evening March 11 The ceremony will be at 8 p m at First Methodist Church Des Moines with Chaplain Lawrence Jones speaking The cap marks completion of initial nursing studies and progress toward becoming a nurse
Tack Bailey former Appanoose County Sheriff died Monday March 7 at 6 p m in the Davis County hospital Bloomfield after illness he served 1939 to 1947 then farmed in western Davis county He was born March 6 1891 near Unionville Iowa survived by three sons two sisters three brothers and a late wife Nora funeral Thursday March 10 at Preister Funeral Chapel Bloomfield burial Shaul Cemetery Ottumwa Also notes a Red Cross meeting in Centerville and Moravia high school basketball teams heading to state tournaments in Des Moines with games this week for girls and next week for boys
Moravia booster club holds its regular meeting this Thursday at the Moravia Legion home with supper at 6 30 p m. John Carl and Bob Faust of KOOG Centerville will present antique films and sound tracks. All members and prospective members are invited.
Centerville junior college announces 12 letters awarded to the 1965 66 Golden Falcon basketball team. The Falcons finished 13 12 with Larry Niles of Southeast Warren High scoring 1117 points over two seasons. Other scholars include VanZante Jackson Lohr Robertson Mathews Clark Niles Willawn Snow Smith Wiltmer across several towns.
An invitation to all farmers to attend this week’s night school in the high school vacation agriculture room at 7 30 p.m. Thursday March 12. Guest speakers from the SCS ASCS FHA and the Extension Service will present 15 minute programs followed by discussion. Learn about services available to farmers and get questions answered.
Mrs Richard Raymie hosted a coffee Monday at her home for Mrs Dean Easter s birthday. Guests included Mrs John Wilson Mrs James Wilson and Mrs Carl Reno and their children. Stephen Raymie marked his seventh birthday with Eddie Massman Bobby Spencer and Bobby Townsend as visitors. Supper was served by Mrs Raymie. Mr and Mrs James Wilson and their children ate Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Dean Easter. The Kasters visited Mr and Mrs Willard Brain Sunday evening.
The Moravia Band Mothers met March 2 at the high school to discuss topics including a tentative date for a small groups contest and possible twirlers attending camp. The band banquet is set for April 28, with Dixie Davis and Nicky Dicks performing solos. The next meeting will be April 6 at the high school.
A large audience enjoyed the program as SCA members reviewed upcoming contests for small groups on March 25 and 26 in Murray and a parliamentary procedure team contest on March 12 in Ogden. The Head Start program was presented with advantages and recommendations for kindergarten children. The junior class won the attendance plaque, the 3rd grade close behind, and the group voted to add both American and Iowa flags to school rooms.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter returned from Burlington where he received therapy. Mrs Marvin Gardner and Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner visited Marvin Gardner at the Des Moines Veterans hospital. The VanDorin family visited Jim Kearney and Kim in Des Moines. Mrs Eva Runnells returned from Burlington after visiting sons Ralph and Floyd Runnells. Nellie Williams and relatives attended the wedding of Miss Sheila Wright and Leroyd Swartz at the Christian church in Moulton. the bride is Mrs Williams granddaughter.
In a Friday evening ceremony at Grace Methodist Church Moravia, Davenport daughter of Glen and Mrs LaMar of Dixon wed Jerry Lee Burton son of Gerald and Mrs Burton of Moravia. Rev Elton Gleman officiated a two-ring ceremony.
James Wilson and Joe Wilson were part of the Farm Bureau delegation that flew to Washington DC to meet with national farm leaders and legislative farm leaders. They attended conferences to learn and to recommend policies and legislation and returned to the Des Moines airport Wednesday evening.
Evangelical United Brethren and Moravia area churches invite the public to view the full color eighty minute film Viet Nam Profile on Saturday and Sunday evenings March 12 and 13 at 7 30 p.m. A Moravia Ministerial Association sponsor. Also notices of Sunday school times worship services and church activities at Grace Methodist Iconium Methodist Wesley Chapel Methodist Moravia Methodist and other local churches with events including meetings of women groups and youth programs.
The Church of the Nazarene announces a weeklong revival directed by Rev. and Mrs. Robert Weathers from March 14 to 20. Sunday school starts at 10:00, worship at 11:60 with guest preacher Rev. Florence Weathers, evangelistic service at 7:45, and nightly services at 7:30 led by Rev. and Mrs. Weathers.
Mervin Gardner entered the Veterans hospital in Des Moines on Friday for medical treatment. His address is Ward B.3, room 378, Bed 2. Mrs. Gardner and several relatives visited over the weekend. Dennis Gardner spent time with his grandparents Friday and Sunday.
Ald will serve dinner at the E U B Church on March 16. Menu includes meat loaf browned potatoes sauerkraut soup beans cornbread applesauce salad and white cake with topping. Coffee will be available.
An educational cancer meeting sponsored by the Udell area clubs including County Home Club Helping Neighbors Club and Happy Helpers 4-H will be held at Udell School on Monday March 14 at 7 30 p m The program aims to raise cancer awareness with a film and a talk by Dr Owen from Centerville Mrs Berniece Benjamin Centerville school nurse will attend to answer questions The event is open to the public and children will be cared for during the program.
Kenneth Williams announces candidacy for Area School Board for district six, covering Monroe county and Eddyville districts north and east of the Des Moines river. Former Albia school board member and Williams Clothing Co. partner cites nine-member board to govern the new vocational technical school to be started at Ottumwa.
The Moravia Saddle Club met at the Moravia community building to plan a trail ride set for Sunday March 20 at 1 30 weather permitting. A weiner roast will follow. The ride will be at the Ivan Harsh farm south of Moravia on the gravel road. The club discussed incorporation and elected Mrs Ivan Harsh to fill the secretary term after Mrs Fred DuVall's resignation. Refreshments were served.
At the grand opening of the new Leila's beauty shop addition, door prizes were awarded to Linda Moffatt as first prize for a perm. Fay Pratt as second prize for hair shampoo styling and set. and Aileen Spencer as third prize for a choice of hair styling or shampoo and set.
Wayne Cooley of Des Moines, executive secretary of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, will speak at the athletic banquet on Wednesday April 20. The event concludes a successful year as teams are honored, with a smorgasbord dinner and optional bowling at Albia bowling alley for fans and players this Friday evening.
About fifty four attendees gathered for the Youth Fellowship banquet at E.U.B. Church on Friday evening. The event featured seniors from Y.F. groups, honoring guests, corsages, and a speech by Rev. Donald Gruber of Albia BUB church who shared Europe trip photos.
The Union School District No. 3 and Brushy School District No. 4 voted Friday to consolidate with Moravia Community school. District No. 3 approved 7 to 3 and District No. 4 approved 9 to 4. The districts west of Moravia between the Chariton river forks will join Moravia on July 1, 1966, affecting about eight school children.
Max Martin left St. Josephs hospital in Centerville after a week as a medical patient and returned to his home Friday to recuperate.
Moravia town council approved pursuing paving of the Moravia Iconium road to intersect with highway 60 with Quad City Construction of Rock Island. The county board and engineer will share details, including a mid-distance concrete tube, 22 feet wide and six inches thick, at an estimated cost of $9,000 split equally.
Mr and Mrs Ira Bayer have purchased Moravia properties over the past week. They bought the Rowena McFatridge property at the southeast corner of the square and plan to move in within weeks. McFatridge will relocate to Dearborn Michigan to be near her son Bill Harris. The Boyers also bought the property across the road north from their current home, previously occupied by Roy Moffitts, and 80 acres of the Glick farm three miles east of Moravia.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Hayes of Lee's Summit Missouri spent from Thursday night to Saturday here with their daughter and family the Dr Ray Averas.
The Arnold family expresses sincere thanks to Eldred Eaves Paul Broshar Lockman's D X Fox Garage Whicker Cafe Pettibone Robinson Cafe Bill Robinson Johnson Supply Larry Brooks Gamble Store VanDorin Imp and Mr and Mrs Burdette Ward for furnishing food the day of their son's funeral and to the ladies who prepared the meal at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
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