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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1968

Page

4

Summer Baseball Benefit Ball Game and Signups

Moravia promoter again sponsors an evening of entertainment at Moravia gym on Saturday March 30. Alumni girls versus faculty and teachers teams highlight the program with junior high games, signups for Little League and Babe Ruth from March 25, and ticket sales starting March 19 to raise funds for summer sports and track.

Moravia Anluae Moravia MHS Sth Pauley Carl Reno Larry Brooks John Peterson Babe Ruth Waseball Boyd Paxston

Disposal of Dead Livestock Laws and Practices

Reports from across Iowa indicate farmers neglecting disposal of dead livestock. Violations may incur fines under state law requiring prompt rendering, burning, or burial. Rendering firms have altered or ended service. producers may be charged for carcass pickup. Contact county extension director for guidance.

Iowa John Herrick Iowa State University Volity Extension

Revival Sundays at Salem E U B Church

Salem E U B Church shifts five nights of meetings to five evangelistic Sundays from March 17 to April 14. Both services offer decisions for attendees. Evening messages focus on Christ path to the Cross from Upper Room to Pilate, inviting all to attend and bring others.

Salem E. U. B Christ Gethsemane Pilate

Local residents share visits and moves in Moravia area

Local notes list Mrs Sylvia Hiatt and Mrs Eloise Gardner helping with a quilting frame. Mrs Tom Robb of Ottumwa visited her parents west of town. Alberta Hertford and son moved to the Bill Lockman property east Moravia. Several others, including Mrs Garland Houser Center ville and families, hosted or visited relatives. Miss Loraine Fowler studies practical nursing at Iowa Tech Ottumwa.

Walter Sylvia Hiatt Eloise Gardner Tom Robb Ottumwa Harry Woodward Alberta Hertford and Son Bill Lockman East Moravia Garland Houser Centerville Charles Coffin James Nash Des Moines Harley Tisue Monroe County Albia Clifford Tisue Marion Keeton Tommy Janet Leotard Palmer Guy McCannon Numa Kenneth Condra Guy Argo St. Joseph Hospital John McGee Cora Tubaugh Clara Long Ida Mangle Carrie Boyer Burdell Roberts Menlo Lara R. Tillmont Madge Hough Tillmont Kenneth Condra Jandson Dennis George McCanon Loraine Fowler Iowa Tech Melissa Felton Bil Callen Hattie Woodruff

Appanoose Soil Conservation District Elects Commissioner

The Appanoose County Soil Conservation District holds its biennial election for a district commissioner on March 21, 1968. Nominees are William C. Singley and Leland S. Davis, both residents of the Moulton area. Polls open 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Agricultural Building meeting room in Canterville.

Appanoose County Sail Conservation District Soil Conservation District Stuart Daniels Moulton William C. Singley Leland S. Davis Agricultural Building Canterville Iowa

Funeral Services Saturday for Mrs Archie Hiatt

Mrs Pearl Purvis Hiatt of Humansville Missouri died March 9 Funeral services were held the same day Survivors include husband Archie four daughters Anita Hickman Anna Mae Tennant Marie Tennant and Beverly Lite nine grandchildren one great grandchild and brother Earl Jarvis of Seymour A large turnout included Ferrell Purvis Freeman Purvis Francis Purvis Curtis Brown Dalton Darrah Earl Purvis Guy McDanel Essie Purvis Hazel Boyer Amy Wilson Ivan Wright Reva Lane Eleanor Cox Floyd Purvis and Forrest Purvis

Pearl Purvis Hiatt Humansville Archie Hiatt Iowa Colorado Missouri Archie Anita Hickman Anna Mae Tennant Marie Tennant Beverly Lite Independence Earl Farvis Seymour Ferrell Purvis Freeman Purvis Francis Purvis Curtis Brown Dalton Darrah Earl Purvis Guy McDanel Essie Purvis Hazel Boyer Amy Wilson Ivan Wright Reva Lane Eleanor Cox Floyd Forrest Purvis

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Meets With Reports Given

Monday evening the Moravia Rebekah Lodge met with Helen Lou Stocker presiding as noble grand. Officers discussed community projects and sick reports while committees presented updates. Birthdays for January February and March will be celebrated at the March 25 meeting.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Helen Lou Stocker Noble Frank Wilson Moravia Lodge Clara Irelan Harold Hudgens

4H Honor Leaders Banquet In Centerville

Appanoose County 4H leaders spouses and committeemen were honored Monday night at a Centerville Christian church banquet. 4H officers led the program with Chuck Moore as master of ceremonies, honoring two honorary members and presenting pins and certificates to all attendees.

Appanoose County Christian Church Centerville Chuck Moore Karen Martin David Grove Linda Burns Gary Hiatt Chicago Kathy Wakefield Janet Boehner Kathy Tony Mihalovich Mihalovich Banker‘s Trust Company of Des Moines 441 Frank Angie) Stajear Adell Howard Pontious Route 3

New Hope News Notes of Local Visits and Guests

Russell Jacobs of Marion visited Forest Jacobs on Tuesday night. Wayne Clark spent Thursday evening with Kenneth Free. Gen Evie Kaling and Bessie Donovan hosted visitors including John Wood Junior Donovan Kenneth Free Gladys Harsh Elaine Stewart Denny and Lois Wilson and Richard. Jerry Pettibone family Jay Wilson Kayra Jacobs Jedi guests of Forest Jacobs on Sunday. Tyan Harsh and Tom Pettibone hosted Wednesday evening. Paul Stewart visited Kenneth Free home Saturday with Elaine Stewart and Denny. Andy Kelly and Vanessa Long visited Linda Tuesday for her birthday.

Russell Jacobs Marion Forest Jacobs Wayne Clark Kenneth Free Genevie Kaling Bessie Donovan John Wood Junior Donovan Gladys Harsh Elaine Stewart Denny Lois Wilson Richard Jerry Pettibone Jay Wilson Fany Kayra Jacobs Jedi Tyan Harsh Tom Pettibone Paul Stewart Kenneth Free Home

Area church schedule lists weekly services and events

Salem Evangelical United Brethren and nearby churches announce Sunday school at 10 a.m. evangelistic services, revival meetings, and midweek activities. Moravia and Fairview churches share worship times, Bible study, choir, WSCS meetings, and family fellowship events with guest speakers and cooperative suppers continuing through March.

Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Raw L. B. Deadrick Carl Tisue Grace Main Iconium Methodist Church Deedrick Edward McCord Moravian U. B. Church Wesley Chapel Ken Daniels Henry Hackman Moravia Grace Methodist Richard Tublugh WSCS Coop Tom. Robb Church of the Nazarene E. J. Strong I Frank Woodward Mid-America College of Olathe Kansas

Mrs. Woodward Returns Home From Monroe Hospital

Mrs. Harry Woodward, previously a patient at Monroe County hospital, leaves the facility after treatment and x rays and returns home on Saturday continuing her recovery at home with medical care.

Mrs Harry Woodward Albia Hospital Monroe County Hospital Lula Tillmont Lyle R. Tillmont Madge Hough Tillmont

W S W S Meets With Mrs E S Hawk Friday

The Salem E U B Women's Society met Friday at the home of Mrs. E G Hawk. Mrs. Carl Tisue led the business and lesson on Living Encounters, with Rev L B Deedrick closing prayers. Guests included Mrs. M A Perry and Mrs. Ted Wilson.

Salem E.U.B. Women's Society E. G. Hawk Forrest Main Evangel Carl Tisue L. B. Deedrick M. A. Perry Ted Wilson

Goode Seed and Feed Opens 30th Year Open House

The Goode Seed and Feed Co Inc of Albia marks 30 years in business on March 15 with an open house from 10 to 1. Refreshments and door prizes accompany a showcase of seed, feed, fertilizer and farm supplies. The Goode Elevator offers a daily cash market for corn, oats and soybeans, plus grain drying storage and custom milling for bag or bulk feeds.

The Goode Seed and Feed Co., Inc Albia Goode Elevator

Local family visits and weekend gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Green and children of Peoria HL spent last weekend with Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Deedrick. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hiatt returned from several weeks in Florida. Mrs. Helma Tisue visited her sister Mrs. Anns Clark at Albia on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Van Doris and Debbie and Annette spent Saturday evening with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walter. Annette Van Doris spent Friday evening with her grandparents.

Roger Green Peoria L. B. Deedrick Robert Hiatt Florida Helma Tisue Anns Clark Albia Sylvan van Doris Debbie Annette Spet

Five MHS Girls to Des Moines Indoor Track Meet

Five Moravia High School girls Beth Steenhoek Pat Judge Janet Rhee Lou Ellen Rowley and Debbie Van Dorin will participate in the Des Moines indoor track meet on Saturday. Moravia Physical Fitness class resumes Monday at 7:30 PM inviting participants to bring gym shoes and clothes towels provided.

Des Moines MHS Beth Steenhoek Pat Judge Janet Rhee Lou Ellen Rowley Debbie van Dorin Moravia

Coulsons to Teach at Ft Collins Colorado

Mr and Mrs Merrill Coulson longtime instructors in Lyons Kansas schools have accepted teaching positions at Fort Collins Colorado with school opening this fall Coulson is the son of Mr and Mrs C C Coulson of Moravia

Coulsons FT. Collins Colorado Merrill Coulson Lyons Kas Colo Coulson C. C. Coulson Moravia

Iowa State honors Dean's List student Keith Miller

Keith E. Miller a senior at Iowa State University in Ames earned dean's list honors for the last quarter with a 3.85 grade point average on the 4.0 scale. A 1965 Ravaria High School graduate, he majors in animal science pre veterinary studies. parents are Mr and Mrs Versal Miller of Udell.

Keith E. Miller Iowa State University Ames Keith Moravia Community High School Versal Miller Fof Udell

Marshalltown couple announce Virginia Coulter engaged

Engaged couple in Marshalltown announce the betrothal of Virginia Coulter to PFC Jerold Gene Boblenz son of H T Boblenz Moravia. Miss Coulter studied at Marshalltown Community College and University of Iowa and now attends St Luke's Medical Technology Cedar Rapids. Pvt Boblenz a Centerville Community College State University of Iowa graduate stationed with the Army in Germany. A summer wedding is planned.

Ray Coulter Marshalltown Virginia PFC Jerold Gene Boblenz H. T. Boblenz Moravia Miss Coulter Marshalltown Community College University of Iowa School of Medical Technology St. Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids Pvt Boblenz Centerville Community College State University of Iowa Armmy Germany

Local Social Visits Spread Across Centerville Area

Sunday dinners and weekend visits bound a network of families including Mrs. Charles Coffin and son Clell at Centerville with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coffin. Pat Davitt and daughters from Harlan Iowa hosted Rose mary Phillips of Marengo and Glen Phillips of Iowa City. Sunday guests included Miss Twila Hidy of Lamont and Mrs. Martha Rapsom with Mrs. Fannie Callen of Centerville. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Ensil Hiatt. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Main visited Glen Fowlers Sunday evening.

Charles Coffin Clell Carl Coffin Centerville Pat Davitt Harlan Iowa Rosemary Phillips Marengo Glen Phillips Iowa City Harry Phillips Twila Hidy Lamont Martha Rapsom Fannie Callen Ensil Hiatt Gaylord Main Glen Fowlers

Neighborhood Center offers March clinic and classes

Margaret Mordan will staff a March 19 clinic at the Legion Hall Neigh borhood Center from 1 to 5 p.m. offering sewing repairs and garment remodeling with a dress form demonstration. The Advisory Board meets March 26 at 7 30 p.m. Preschool, crafts for ladies, and basic education are scheduled weekly on specified days.

Margaret Mordan Albia Legion Hall

Church Dinner Menu at Salem EUB Church

The Salem EUB Church announces a Wednesday dinner on March 20 priced at $1.00. Menu features roast turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, spiced grape salad, rolls with butter and jelly, and white cake with icing.

Salem Eub

Moravia Hopes Raise Sewer Financing Return

Moravia district reports about three fourths of the teachers have signed contracts for the 1968-69 term. Vacancies exist in Vocational Homemaking, Spanish with English, and physics. Some teachers need more time to decide. The new junior high addition nears completion with lockers installed this week. The district FFA convention at the high school this weekend may spur moving into the new addition next weekend.

Moravia A. R. Fenton

Craftmakers Caravan teaches at show and council meets

Mrs. Max McDonough attended the Craftmakers Caravan Hobby Show in Kansas City last week and helped teach crafts. Moravia council learned its request for federal sewer funds was denied due to war-time spending, with a suggestion to refile in about six months. Council noted water system work near the high school and planned fire department equipment improvements.

Max McDonough Kansas City Craftmakers Moravia Robert Cook Oskaloosa E. H. Scales Kenneth Decker Farm and Home Administration Russell Hedrick Louilla

Moravia FFA District Convention Planned This Saturday

Moravia hosts the South Central District FFA convention with about 38 chapters and an anticipated 200 participants. Registration 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. events include officer screening, contests, and district conference.

South Central District F.F.A Moravia Ffa FFA

Gratitude for hospital care from Sam Proctor

Sam Proctor thanks friends for cards flowers gifts and prayers received during illness. He expresses appreciation to Mr Plum Rev Knauss nurses and Dr Emanuel and neighbors for faithful visits and acts of kindness. May God bless each of you.

Thank You Notes From Monroe County Hospital Stay

A brief appreciation message expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for calls, cards, and kindness while in Monroe County hospital at Albis.

Monroe County Albis

West Area Protest Over Transfer to Moravia Exchange

Farm residents west of Moravia protest Iowa Telephone Co plan to switch from Mystic to Moravia exchange citing loss of toll free service to Centerville system including Mystic Plano Promise City Udell Unionville and other towns. Meeting with Centerville manager Moehnke shows no immediate upgrades. survey showed 3 in favor 9 opposed.

Conium West Iowa Telephone Co Mystic Exchange Moravia Exchange Rathbun Centerville Mystic Plano Promise City Udell Unionville Moravia Jim Moehnke Moehnke Ould Lsehooy Rathbun Lake Sule West of Moravia

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