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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1965

Page

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Support For Feed Grain Participants In 1965 Program

Growers taking part in the 1965 feed grain program will qualify for price support on their corn grain sorghum and barley crops. Signup continues at the ASCS County Office through March 26. Payments and loans are set with national average rates and aim to encourage participation by widening the margin between participators and nonparticipators. Farmers participate by cutting at least 20 percent of base acreage to conserve uses to earn diversion payments and price supports.

Joe A. Beer Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation County Committe ASCS

F.F.A. Boys Attend Farm Materials Handling Field Days

Moravia F F A boys traveled to Ottumwa Wednesday for the Farm Materials Handling Field Days sponsored by utilities companies. They were luncheon guests of the Iowa Southern Utilities Co at noon and toured the John Deere Works in the afternoon. A total of 43 boys attended.

Moravia F.F.A Ottumwa Iowa Southern Utilities Co John Deere Works

Adult school at high school Thursday evening

Regular men's adult night school groups will meet at the high school building this Thursday evening. The program focuses on continuing education and community learning opportunities for local men.

Sale gratitude from Mr and Mrs Elza Taylor and Dorse

Thank you to friends and neighbors for help preparing for our sale. Your assistance was greatly appreciated by Mr and Mrs Elza Taylor and Dorse.

Elza Taylor Dorse

Donnie Strunk Injured In Davenport Car Wreck

Donnie Strunk was seriously injured February 26 when his car was struck by a vehicle running a red light at a Davenport street crossing. He suffered a broken nose with a nasal vessel rupture and received two blood transfusions before being transferred from Davenport hospital to Room 212 at University Hospital in Iowa City.

Donnie Davenport University Hospital Iowa City

Eastern Star Initiates New Members at Regular Meeting

Mrs Genevieve Morgan and Mrs Wm French were initiated into the Order of the Eastern Star at the regular Tuesday evening meeting at the Masonic hall. After the business session led by Mrs J B McAlister, refreshments were served by Mrs James Wilson and Mrs Paul Wilson.

Genevieve Morgan Wm. French Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall J. B. McAlister James Wilson Paul Wilson

1965 Crop Oats Price Support Rate Set

The price support rate for 1965 crop oats in Appaldose county is set at 65 cents per bushel for No. 3 grade oats. Premiums and discounts for grade and quality mirror the 1964 program. discounts apply for badly stained oats, weathered oats, and garlicky oats. Loans and purchases through farm and warehouse storage will implement the program, with options to redeem crops to avoid service charges. Dr and Mrs Gene Phillips visited the Nazarene church in Des Moines sharing slides from their recent trip.

Appaldose County Joe A. Beer Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee Commodity Credit Corporation Gene Phillips Des Moines E. J. Strong Phillips Nazarene Churches of Iowa Holy Land Nazerene

Thanking Friends for Kindness After Hospital Stay

Gien Van Dorin expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards letters and kindnesses shown to their family during a hospital stay.

Gien van Dorin

Art Davis Buy Dry Goods Store From Foster Family

Mr and Mrs Art Davis have bought the dry goods store from Mr and Mrs Robert Foster. Possession is today Thursday March 11. Mrs Foster started the business five years ago in the former telephone office building half a block west of the square.

Robert Foster Art Davis

Father and Son Banquet at E.U.B. Friday Night

A Father and Son banquet will be held at the Evangelical United Brethren church Friday evening March 12 starting at 7 00 pm A program includes Rev Jeffrey Harris of Albina as speaker and showing his England pictures Harris serves as exchange pastor of the E U B church in Albia for one year The Home Builders class of the Sunday school will serve the banquet.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Jeffrey Harris Albina England Harris E.U.E Albia J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Y. F Imogene Tisue E.U.B Chariton E. U. B H. A. Stenberg E.A.B. Men Ladies Aid

Rebekahs Hold Monday Moravia Lodge Meeting

Mrs. Ivan Harsh chaired a Moravia Rebekah lodge meeting Monday evening with reports from the secretary treasurer and committee heads. Refreshments of spiced grape salad crackers and coffee were served by Mrs. Glen VanDortn and Mrs. Paul Cridlebaugh.

Ivan Harsh Noble Grand Moravia Rebekah Lodge Glen VanDortn Paul Cridlebaugh

Band Mothers Hold March 3rd Meeting

The Band Mothers met at the high school on March 3, 1965 at 1 45 PM. President Mrs Argo opened the meeting, minutes were read and approved, officers to be elected at the April meeting. Mr Burghoffer thanked mothers for accompanying solos in Ottumwa on Feb 27 and announced a concert March 19 including Band Girls and Boys Chorus with a small charge. Refreshments served by the committee.

Mother's Argo Burghoffer Ottumwa

Methodist Men Supper Meeting in Moravia

The Methodist Men’s Club will meet in Moravia on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Joe Wilson of Unionville will show slides of his United Nations tour. Reservations by March 15 with John Wilson, Ray Charity, or Clarence Whitehead. Supper served by the Woman’s Society. Non member price is $1.60 per plate.

Methodist Moravia Joe Wilson Unionville John Wilson Ray Charity Clarence Whitehead Woman's Society

E U B Dinner Menu at Ladies Aid Event

The Ladies Aid of the E U B church will serve a Wednesday March 17 dinner featuring fried chicken with gravy mashed potatoes green beans cottage cheese lime jello salad rolls butter and coffee. Rose butter jelly and rolls accompany the meal. Proceeds support church activities.

E.U.B The Ladies Aid of the E.U.B. Church

Rev Coleman Opens Religion in Life Week at Town Wesleyan College

Rev Eston D Coleman spoke in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday for the opening of Religion in Life Week at Town Wesleyan College. He addressed students and local residents about faith, community service, and moral renewal during the campus event.

Coleman MT. Pleasant Eston D. Coleman Mount Pleasant Town Wesleyan College

Methodist Lenten Services Wednesdays at Grace Church

Lenten services are held each Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Grace Methodist Church with the theme Nails of the Cross. Lay speakers include George Wilson on March 11 Nails of Pride and Mrs Karl Tuttle on March 17 Nails of Hatred. The pastor leads worship with special music from the Circuit.

Grace Methodist Church George Wilson Karl Tuttle

Local Church Bulletin Shows March Services and Meetings

A church bulletin lists events at Cornell Evangelical United Brethren, Iconium Methodist, Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel, and Moravia locations. It includes Sunday School times, morning worship, evening services, youth meetings, catechism, choir practice, and Women’s Society activities with dates such as March 12 and March 17.

Twentieth Century Club Meets at Coleman Home

The Twentieth Century Reading Club resumed Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Elton Coleman’s home with Mrs. M. A Perry presiding. Members answered roll call with a current event, and the program featured the concluding chapters of the Ruth Wollt novel 1 Keturah read by Mrs. Harley Tisue.

Twentieth Century Reading Club Elton Coleman M. A Perry Ruth Wollt Harley Tisue

Hospital Echoes of Forgetfulness at Albia Inquiries

A puzzling note from Albia Hospital worries residents as rumors spread about visitors and exchanges by cards and letters. Authorities urge calm and focus on Katherine Lhorny amid unclear claims of memory and connection to the hospital scene.

Booster Club Meets Tonight at Methodist Church

Moravia booster club holds its regular March meeting this evening at the Methodist church. Supper is at 6 30 p.m. Attorney Colton from Centerville will explain the county blood bank program in detail.

Methodist Moravia Methodist Church Colton Centerville

Co op Supper to Note Legion's Birthday

A 6 30 p m co op supper at the Legion hall Tuesday night March 16 observes the Legion birthday Post and Auxiliary members and families are invited to attend A program and entertainment will follow the dinner.

Legion Hall

FFA Boys Win Honors at District Convention

At Monroe on Saturday March 13 the FFA district convention honored members. David Shelquist earned a gold for Livestock Farming, the parliamentary procedure team earned silver, the Chapter scrapbook won gold, welder Jodie Gillaspie earned a silver top district award, and David Shellquist took bronze in public speaking. Advisor Mr Dayton led with extra evening meetings to prepare.

Monroe David Shelquist Jodie Gillaspie David Shellquist Dave Dayton

Alva Cridlebaugh Returns to Albia Hospital

Alva Cridlebaugh was taken to Monroe county hospital in Albia Sunday night for further treatment after being released from the same hospital last Thursday following several days of prior treatment.

Alva Cridlebaugh Monroe County Albia

Funeral services for Miss Etta Harshfield Tuesday

Mrs Lia Boyer and Mr Jim Herron attended the funeral for Miss Etta Harshfield at Community funeral home in Ottumwa. Harshfield died unexpectedly Thursday at her Enid Oklahoma home where she had resided 30 years. She is survived by two sisters Miss Blanche Harshfield and Mrs Boyer of Moravia and brother Wayne Harshfield of Ottumwa.

Lia Boyer Jim Herron

Herbicide Specialist To Visit Appanoose County Soon

Farmers seek guidance on which herbicide to use for their crops and proper application. E P Sylvester has been secured, with April dates noted as unavailable in Appanoose County per Harold Holder. A state of farmer confusion persists from many chemicals, each with specific roles and limits. Two meetings have been held on a chemical, with date and place of Sylvester's remaining meeting to be announced.

E. P. Sylvester Harold Holder Sylvester Appanoose St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Red Cross Peoria Appanoosa County Appanoose Red Cross Chapter Marvin Colton Centerville Appanoose County Red Cross Blood Program Colton Coltei

Men's Breakfast Speaker at Ang el's Cafe March 18

The Men's Breakfast Club will host speaker John Wilson of Farm Service at 7 a.m. on March 18 at Ang el's Cafe. All members and guests are invited to attend.

John Wilson Farm Service Angel's Cafe

Dusabien Felton wedding at Centerville church

Cuerie Lyne Dusabien of Centerville and James Allen Felton of Udell married Tuesday Feb. 2 at Centerville Lutheran church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dusabien, works as a PBX operator at Centerville telephone office. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Felton, sails with Navy aboard USS Renic, to a six to eight month western Pacific cruise. The bride will join him in San Diego after his return.

Cuerie Lyne Dusabien Centerville James Allen Felton Udell San Diego Calif

Thank you for your offers and the floral tribute

A terse note expresses gratitude for expressions of assistance and a floral tribute, mentioning several names in an enigmatic line, including Mrs James Hernan and Ka.

Waste Herstfield Blanchy Harsthield Coelia Boyer James Hernan

Burtons Attend Chinchilla Breeders Meet in Ottumwa

Local news notes Harold Burton and spouse attended the southeastern Iowa independent Chinchilla breeders meeting in Ottumwa Saturday evening. Emma Hayward was moved from Monroe county hospital Albia to her daughter Art Fox’s home. Guests over the weekend included Des Moines families McCall Fox Hayward and Earlham and Grinnell connections. Sunday evening dinners featured Raymie Easter Wilson and others. Luse and Johnson households hosted visitors from Lacona Russell and Des Moines.

Harold Burton Ottumwa Emma Hayward Art Fox Monroe County Albia Fox Hayward Robert McCall Des Moines Ron Myers Earlham Don Hayward Grinnell Clyde Hayward Richard Raymie Dean Easter James Wilson George Railing Raymond Ashby Billi Luse Lacona Lela Judge Clarence Johnson Jonathan Chase Nancy Russell Flo Helms Garnet Brain

Community thanks for kindness during Mrs Hayward’s hospital stay

Local residents express gratitude for letters cards visits and other support shown during Mrs Hayward’s hospitalization. Special thanks are extended to the Garden Club Twentieth Century Club and to Reverend Coleman and Reverend Ogden for their care and assistance.

Hayward Garden Club Twentieth Century Club Coleman Ogden

Births and family notices from Blakesbury and Ottumwa area

Mrs. Dick Glosser of Blakesbury welcomes a daughter Roxanne born February 25 weighing 6 lbs ? oz with sister Rionda. grandparents Ernest Helmick Moravis and Richard Glosser Blakesburg. great grandparents Clair Martin Drakesville Laris Glosser Ottumwa Roy Barnett Blakesburg. Mr. Richard Potts Clear Lake has a son Matthew Clair born March 4 weighing 3 lbs 15 oz. grandparents K Potts Moravia Ray Nelson Burlingwa. Gene Young Ottumwa parents of Toni Louise born Feb 20 formerly Amo Cullen. Thomas Romence and a son Michael Anthony born March 3 at St Joseph Center ville. Weight and Lester Cochran Moravis parents of a 7 B. iv ue. David Aden born March 3 to A. Stanley Inglewood Val. Lie grandparents Bred Stanley Gitumwa. Lester Suwtvel Moravia reported.

Dick Glosser Blakesbury Roxanne Glosser Carol Sue Helmick Rionda Ernest Helmick Moravis Richard Glosser Blakesborg Clair Martin Drakesville Laris Glosser Ottumwa Roy Barnett Blakesburg Richard Potts Clear Lake Matthew Clair K. Potts MoraVia Ray Nelson Burlingwa Gene Young Quincy Ave Iowa Ais Yous Amo Cullen Toni Louise Thomas Romence Michael Anthony Marth St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Lester Cochran A. Stanley Inglewood, Val Lee David Aden Aid Bred Stanley Gitumwa Aia Lester Suwtvel Mora Vie

Training notes for Callen brothers at Great Lakes school

The record mentions Billy Callen completing basic training at Great Lakes and attending electronic school later this summer. It notes addresses and names linked to Carl Callen and Nagel Training Center while referencing UW and related locations in the Great Lakes area.

Billy Callen Great Lakes Wil Titer Electronic School Carl Callen Nagel Training Center

Also Mentioned on This Page

F.F.A Donnie Strunk Rebekahs Rathbun Lake Turtle Creek Lake Kansas Corps of Engineers Cornell Iconium Methodist Church J. A. Oguen James Calhoun Elton D. Coleman Fairview Keith Gladfelder Rosencrants Wesley Chapel Alan Doolay MYF Commission On Education Ron Woodward Jesus Setier Jr. High Womans Society of Christian Service Pearl Black Powers Gale Katherine Lhorny Legion Albia Hospital Harshfield MENS Bdusabion-Felton Appanoose County Red Cross Solici Tne Appanoose County Tna Drive Ater William White Red Cross Cnapter Hiendrd Steinemtan St. Mary’s Catholic Cituzen
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