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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1961
Page
4
Iowa State University Extension Agricultural Engineer Dale Hull will address farmers at the new high school Thursday at 7 30 p m. on farm machinery costs ownership operating break even points and equipment sizing. The session invites all farmers with coffee and donuts to follow.
Gerald C. Randleman announces a broad reseal program for 1960 crop grains in Iowa. Provisions allow resealing 1980 corn and grain sorghum, 1960 oats for another year, converting purchase agreements, and extending all current reseal crops including 1988 and 1959 corn and sorghum, 1958 oats, 1987 corn, and 1996 corn. Rationale cites storage to aid price support and marketing stability, with storage facility loans available through County ASC offices.
Moravia junior high basketball teams defeated Udell Monday night. Girls won 24-22 led by Diane Judge with help from Betty Blummer as Elaine Harrington and Janice Brown provided guard play. Boys secured a 32-19 victory with scoring from Ricky Burton and David Oehler. Coach Austin notes early spring practice possible next week for baseball and girls softball along with outdoor physical education work.
Miss Deanna Beard was honored at a pre nuptial shower at Grace Methodist Church Friday evening. Hostesses and guests participated in games and gift opening. She will wed Paul Wilson on Sunday March 19. Refreshments were served to thirty two attendees.
At the Mo ravia Rainbow for Girls meeting held Wednesday at the Masonic Temple plans were made to attend the friendship meeting at Moulton on March 24. Jo DuVall and Connie Roblenz will present a skit. Joyce Kincade was installed as Fidelity. Lorena Plants was voted to membership and will be initiated March 27. Practice for initiation on March 20. Alicia Rainbow Girls will assist the local group. Miss Jean Taylor is the worthy advisor of the group.
The Moravia Rebekahs met Monday evening with Mrs Mettie Roland presiding as noble grand Plans were made to assist Bloomfield with their convention on March 23 by putting on the balloting demonstration The lodge will also honor six months birthdays at the April 10 meeting when the annual egg roast will be held Refreshments were served by Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mrs Leonard Palmer.
Miss Rinehart daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Rinehart from Iconium area resides at 5111 Baltimore Ave Kansas City Missouri She is Moravia High School graduate and earned the cosmetology queen title in city contest.
Rev Robert Madoski pastor of Mulvane Brethren church Mulvane Kans will be evangelistic speaker at Udell Brethren church each evening at 7 30 from Monday March 20 to 26 Holy Communion will be observed Saturday evening March 25 at 6 30 Rev Madoski has appeared on radio programs and is described as a very able speaker Rev B D Hinegardner is the church pastor.
Harold Holder reports farmers in Appanoose county plan pine plantings for Christmas trees and reforestation. Orders listed: John Gordon 1000, LeRoy Thanke 1000, K E Owen 2000. State Conservation Commission Nursery at Ames offers 1961 stock via SCS or Extension Forester Robert Davidson ISU. Evergreen stock includes eastern, white, Austrian, red, ponderosa, jack pines and Norway spruce. Eleven hardwoods and shrubs include silver maple and green ash. Prices: evergreen 11 per 500, most broadleaved 8 per 500. Minimum order 500 seedlings. Wildlife packet offered with 250 plants. Includes odd-area pond planting suggestions.
Mrs Jerry Woodward underwent minor surgery at St Joseph hospital in Centerville Tuesday. Mrs Dean Tomlin is caring for the Woodward children while their mother is in the hospital.
Claude Paris had the second cataract removed at Evangelical hospital in Marshalltown and is recovering well Mrs Paris stays with him in Marshalltown for support The first cataract was removed last week and if no complications arise he expects to go home in two weeks Mr and Mrs Dan Mihalovich were business visitors in Corydon Monday and Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks and Danny visited Ottumwa with his parents Mr and Mrs W L Brooks on Sunday
The Women’s Society of World Service of the EUB church met Friday evening with Mrs. Cerl Tisue. Officers were elected with Mrs. Tisue re-elected president, Ruth Hammond vice president, Grant Tradlock secretary, Almont Main treasurer, and additional officers for Spiritual Life Missionary Education and related roles. The lesson, led by Mrs. Ira Boyer, focused on the theme Into All the World Together, ending with John 3 16.
Mrs. Faye Esther Barnes 51 died Sunday at 10 30 p m at Monroe county hospital Albia after a long illness From cancer she entered hospital two weeks ago Daughter of John and Margret Selby born Monroe county Sept 3 1909 Married William Barnes Sept 15 1929 Survived by husband son Charles Clark Albia daughter Rosemary Iowa State Teachers College two grandchildren six sisters and two brothers Funeral held United Presbyterian church Tuesday 2 p m Rev Edward Fishway burial Hillcrest Moravia
Mr and Mrs Wayne Fisher and son from near Blakesburg were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra. Lyle Jones and son from Washington Indiana Mrs Robert Gene McClurg and children from Therman Iowa and Hiatt Selby of Mackinaw Illinois attended funeral services for Mrs Wm Barnes. McClurg and children stayed longer at Virgil Johnsons Moravia home. Moravia high school principal John Guthrey attended a joint meeting of Iowa Secondary School Principals and North Central Schools Association in Des Moines Sunday and Monday.
Former Moravia High School graduate Dr John D Easter of Afton Iowa seeks 36 graduates to pick a date in July or August for a 25th anniversary picnic in Moravia park. He asks classmates and teachers to write letters and contact him at 8008 with preferred Sundays to attend. The message lists many class members and notes the scodhalie class of 1936.
A grateful message thanks everyone who sent cards during a hospital stay at Albia and notes that Alice may return home. Special thanks go to the Icanium W.S.G.S. for flowers and to others who sent bouquets.
Rev F A Richardson Pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning worship at 11:00 a m Sermon The Agony of Gethsemane Boys and Girls Fellowship during worship 7 30 p m Fellowship groups workshop sermons The Ex patent Christ Wednesday 22 7 30 p m Mid week Lenten Prayer and Worship Sermon The Conquering Christ Choir practice at 8 30 p m
Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel announce morning worship at 9:00 and 10:10, with sermons titled What Do You Think of Jesus? A missionary film Village of the Poor screens at Moravia and an India service program is listed. Activities include youth fellowships, Woman's Society, choir rehearsal, and Methodist Men meeting across Moravia and the combined circuit services.
First Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10 00 a m and communion at 11 00 a m led by Donald Plum pastor with Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. All day aid at Mrs Birdie Main home on Wednesday afternoon and C W F gathering at Mrs Maude Coltrain home Thursday afternoon.
Pastor H LaVern Smith and Frank Woodward supervise a Sunday program with 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship and 7:00 p.m. Young Peoples service 7:00 p.m. Junior service Mrs Bill Woodward in Charge 7:45 p.m. Evening Evangelistic 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Hour of Prayer
Farm economist Francis Kutish of Iowa State University says hog prices this summer could match last year or rise by 1 to 2 dollars per head. Factors include similar meat supplies per person, steady consumer buying power, lower bacon stocks, and only a small rise in summer hog slaughter. Fall prospects suggest a normal price pattern with a price dip, encouraging early marketing of hogs.
Appanoose County Proficiency Club invites all Masonic members to a meeting tonight at Centerville Masonic Hall. The event promises discussion and planning for the club's activities in the region.
Moravia board discusses ethics in teacher hiring, salary schedule proposals, and future salaries as applicants from nearby districts are considered. The board plans to buy a Chevrolet school bus chassis from Blakesburg Motor Co and reviews salaries across elementary and high schools, noting probation with North Central Association status.
The high school ladies adult class meets tonight at 7 30 in the Home Economics room. Instructor Misa Arlene Rinehart leads the session on patterns and sewing as part of the evening program.
Iowa towns unite in the Fight for the Fair Fifteen seeking 15 percent of state road use tax for towns and cities, up from 8 percent. Des Moines based Urban Street and Highway Research Association cites a 20.2 percent need from a funded study, while opposition from counties and Farm Bureau favors maintaining the current share. Local leaders argue for fair tax distribution as most rural and urban roads differ in surface status and funding needs. An ad on page five of this issue further outlines the issue.
Mr and Mrs Will Tomlin spent Friday with their daughter Mrs Keith Roberts and family in Des Moines. Mr Roberts is recuperating from major surgery.
Mr and Mrs Trenton Wenicle of Chandler Arizona are the parents of a daughter born March fourteenth Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fornest Mericle of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Guy McCannon of Numa
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