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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1962
Page
4
Moravia school faculty received contract renewals for the upcoming term with raises from 100 to 300 dollars per year for 29 teachers. Superintendent Fenton will continue as school superintendent with an 800 dollar raise. One remaining teacher awaits board action, and contracts are to be returned by April.
Chief Warrant Officer Smith Tharp and family arrived from Jackson ville Fla to visit his mother and relatives in Albia and Moravia before his transfer to Midway Islands. Tharp, Navy veteran since 1934, is a pharmacist graduate from Navy Medical School and earned a Chicago university law degree. He has served in Manila American Samoa Balboa Bermuda Shanghai and other posts. His wife Deloria Main will remain in Moravia during his assignment.
Mrs Zoe Callen of Centerville spent Thursday night with Mrs Eva Hiatt. Mrs Eva Morgan visited with Mrs Adda Long and Mrs Ansa Smith and other relatives in Anas. Leslie Plants and children of Oskaloosa were Sunday dinner guests with Helma Tisue. Mrs Tisue attended Mona Main and Bennie Tarbell wedding. Donald Dowd and wife tour the south due to Mrs Dowds illness.
The Rural Area Development program's Agriculture committee schedules a Friday night meeting at Centerville to discuss county agriculture growth. A swine development program report will be presented and other ideas to boost county income considered with expected attendance from a representative farming and business group.
Clarence E. Bundy of Iowa State University will be the Future Farmers of America banquet speaker at the high school Friday March 30. Bundy, a former vocational agriculture instructor, currently heads teacher training and co author of several agriculture textbooks.
Mr and Mrs Gus Pfannebecker attended the funeral of his brother Oscar Pfannebecker at Sigourney Wednesday afternoon CWO and Mrs Smith Tharp spent Wednesday and Thursday with friends in Kansas City. They were accompanied by Mrs Leonard Palmer and Mrs Wendell Murdy who visited with David Murdy and Dr and Mrs Vern Newcomb. Albert Fowler suffered a heart attack Saturday and was taken to the Lowell Horn home in Moulton to be cared for. Mrs Fowler and children went Tuesday to visit in the home of her parents at Unigh ville Mo Mr and Mrs Homer near Friday eveningswitch Mikrs Gary Charity and Julie Mr and Mrs Richard Cobler and children of Mason City visited Sunday with Mrs Fred Dotson. M Sgt Dayton Dotson and Mrs Dotson of Altadena California are spending this week visiting with his mother Mrs Fred Dotson. Saturday dinner guests with Mrs Josie Charity were Mrs Max Schneider Bobby Misty and Sheela of Kirksville Mo and Mr and Mrs Gary Charity and Julie Mr and Mrs Rex Angel left Saturday to be with his brother Ray Angel of Rockford Jr who was to undergo surgery at a hospital in Chicago Monday Leo VanDorin and family called on Mr and Mrs J T VanDorin Thursday evening They accompanied them to visit Mr and Mrs J Sc Lockman
The Evangelical United Brethren church held a monthly family night with a cooperative supper after eight thirty. Mrs Wendell Murdy and Mrs R B Faber led the organizing committee. A program followed with readings, duets, a trio, and scripture as Leonard Wilson of Seymour spoke as guest. Committees for April were named for program and kitchen.
The Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian church met Friday afternoon with president Mrs Maude Coltrain who led the opening service and business meeting Roll call was current events concerning missions Miss Clara Irelan gave the devotional Mrs Birdie Main taught a lesson on Christian churches in Latin America A six member presentation of a playlet Halo Away ended the gathering with the CWF benediction
Sunday dinner guests included Mr J and Mrs Frank Wilson with Mr and Mrs Paul Miller of Monroe, Mr and Mrs R C Wilson of Centerville, Mina Dowd, Del mar, and Ina Mills. Several families from New Sharon and Centerville visited, while hospital auxiliary members sewed at Albia and checked on patient Mrs John Dodd.
Mona Main and Benjamin E Tarbell wed Sunday March 18 1962 at North Bend Christian Church near Mystic Iowa in a double ring ceremony. The bride daughter of Elingson Main wore Chantilly lace gown with pearl jewelry. maid of honor Betty Main wore Cotillion blue. Groom son of Mansel Tarbell. best man Steve Tarbell ushers Bill Main and Keith Lain. reception in church parlors. couple to reside in Des Moines after a short trip.
Ray H LaVera Smith pastor Frank Woodward Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. with special music Youth with the Truth NTF Juniors 7:00 p.m. Singspiration 7:45 p.m. Evening evangelistic service Evening 7:45 p.m. Hour of Prayer 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Choir practice 4:30 p.m.
Revi J A Ogden pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School superintendent 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning worship 7:30 p.m. Junior high and Senior Youth Fellowship 0:30 p.m. Evening service Filmstrip Who Else Is There is shown Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Catechism class Saturday 2:00 p.m.
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev Weldon Whitenack as pastor with 9:00 morning worship and 10:00 Sunday school. Circuit evening service at Wesley Chapel with Rev George McMullen at 7:30. Wesley Chapel features 9:00 Sunday school and 10:10 worship, plus 7:30 evangelistic services March 25 to April 1 led by McMullen. Moravia hosts 11:00 worship, 5:30 Senior MY, 7:30 circuit service with McMullen. Monday choir rehearsal at 6:45.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship elected officers for the new church year at Moravia and Wesley Chapel. Moravia officers include Jim Smith as president and Diane Kincade as secretary and treasurer. Wesley Chapel officers list Alan Dooley as president and Rosemary Phillips as sub-district representative. Additionally, Orville McCord and Rosemary Phillips serve as district officers, with Rev. Wrhnack as sub-district counselor.
Members of the Jolly Dozen club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Mamie DuVall's home. Rock provided entertainment while prizes went to Mrs. Mettie Roland high and Miss Cynthia Taylor low. guest prize to Mrs. Cliff Paxston, and door prize to Mrs. Pearl Swaim. Guests included Mrs. Elsie Long and Mrs. Paxston. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee were served.
On Saturday night April 14 during the youth rally at the school house the film Goal to Go will be shown. We trust this will be of special interest and help spiritually to all the young people.
The Glick family recalls their beloved father and grandfather Harry E. Glick who passed away five years ago on March 24. They mourn in silence and keep a picture on the wall as a reminder of him.
Wesley Chapel Methodist church schedules a special week of evangelistic services from March 25 to April 1 led by Rev. George McMullen of the Mystic Methodist charge. The event, part of a quadrental emphasis proclaiming Jesus Christ is Lord, features nightly services at 7 30 with pre-sermon gospel singing and music. Neighboring churches are invited.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the post home with Mrs. Larry Brooks presiding. Reports were heard from the secretary and treasurer. Delegates to the county auxiliary meeting were elected for April 12 at Centerville. Poppy chairman Mrs. Gardner announced the poppy order arrived and posters for the contest were discussed. Several district events were noted for Centerville on April 23. Thirteen members and a guest attended. A funeral for Herbert Lewis was held in Des Moines Tuesday after his Saturday heart attack.
The Rev Mr W J Canafax of Burns Memorial Church Des Moines will address the Moravia Methodist Men's Club banquet Thursday evening offering a Negroes view of the race problem. A Springfield Missouri native he studied at Nebraska Wesleyan University Philander Smith College and Gammon Seminary earning a Bachelor of Divinity in 1958. He has pastored Buros Memorial Church for four years.
Doughnut and coffee sale starts at eleven Saturday at the Moravia laundromat. Advanced orders are welcome by phone 3TB6. Sponsored by the Y.F. of the E.U.B. church.
The FFA banquet is planned for Friday night March 30 at the high school. The FHA banquet will be Thursday night April 12. The Booster Club athletic banquet is slated for mid April with details to be announced. The Junior-Senior banquet will be Friday night May 11.
The SCA will hold a regular meeting Monday March 26 at the school gym. Dale Uhling will speak on job opportunities. Special music by the high school and refreshments will be served.
Mr. C. H. Chet Woods is named District Manager Chariton Iowa District effective March 15 1962 and will also serve Chariton Manager. He formerly led Hedrick Town district and is noted for long telephone-field experience. The Chariton District includes Chariton Blakesburg Humeston Lacona Lucas Milo Monroe Moravia Russell Williamson.
The Appanoose N.F.O. convened in Centerville on March 19 with reports from secretary Mrs. Ralph Laberten treasurer James Mc Kenna and publicity chair Mrs. Victor Zintz. Neal Wagner led the business session and Bob Cameron national staff organizer spoke. Refreshments followed as local members hosted visiting relatives.
Moravia OES invites visiting members to the school of instruction and inspection Tuesday March 27 at the Masonic Temple. Dinner at 6 30 PM will be served at the Methodist church. Mrs Charlene Wilson W M presiding.
John Franklin Chambers 92 died Wednesday morning after a stroke at Monroe County Hospital Albia. Born Jamestown Indiana November 17 1869 he married Alta M Hiatt January 26 1898 who died January 30 1946. A longtime farmer south of Moravia he was active in the Methodist church and former county supervisor chairman. Funeral Friday at 2:00 p.m. Grace Methodist Church with Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating burial Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mrs Larry Brooks chairs the 1962 Easter Seal campaign launched by mailing seals to every home in the area. The drive runs Easter Sunday April 22 with planning by the Appanoose county American Legion Auxiliary sponsoring the effort throughout the county.
Saturday, March 17, Karen Warren and Janet Smith competed in Scripturama at Des Moines First Church of the Nazarene. Six zones were represented with five contestants per zone. Warren was among the five winners and earns eligibility for Olivet Nazarene College final in early April, where the winner receives a $200,000 scholarship.
R C Wood announces Republican candidacy for member of the Board of Supervisors for the 1864 term. A Pleasant Township resident, he was appointed after Lee Benz resigned to enter banking. Gail W Felkner of Johns Township, current Appanese County Board member and chairman, seeks the 1963 term.
A layette shower honoring Mrs. Paul Cridlebaugh was held Monday evening at the Legion hall with more than forty attendees. After games the honoree opened and displayed her many gifts, as refreshments of sandwiches, cherry salad and coffee were served by hostesses Mettie Roland, Clara Yrelan, Winston DuVall, E. E. Albertson, George Robinson, and Glen VanDorin.
Mr and Mrs Richard Beatzinger welcomed an 8 pound 4 ounce son named Rustan Van born March 13 at Jefferson county hospital Fairfield He joins brothers Ricky and Roddy Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Russell Hughes and Mr and Mrs Sam Bentzinger Also Mr and Mrs John Russell of Oskaloosa welcomed a 7 pound 4 ounce girl named Suzan Carole born March 1 at Mahaska county hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dallas Faber and Mrs Alfred Russell Great grandparents Mrs Ida Griffin and Mr and Mrs Ru Den Feber
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