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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1965

Page

4

Service To Be Here For Lige McDanel

M E McDanel 95 died Wednesday in Phoenix after two weeks critical illness. He lived with his daughter Mrs William Monroe in Phoenix for two years due to ill health. Born December 28 1870 he married Estella Glick April 3 1898. He farmed near Wesley Chapel then Moravia, moved to Moravia in 1943. Survived by three sons Gaylord Doyle Cyril. two daughters Mrs Wilma Weatherly and Mrs Monroe. 15 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Body to Moravia for funeral and burial at Hillcrest Cemetery.

M. E. McDanel Phoenix Ariz Wm. Monroe Nathaniel Louisa McDanel Estella Glick Wesley Chapel Moravia McDanel Gaylord and Doyle Cyril Cedar Wilma Weatherly la Forte City Monroe Hillcrest Cemetery

Take Your Medicine Farce Presented by Junior Class Play

The junior class will present a three act comedy Take your Medicine by Felecia Metcalfe on Tuesday April 13. The plot follows Bill Jackson a philosophy professor as he navigates a by prejudice Uncle Henry and a hospital emergency. Main cast includes Michael Kuhns Linda Judge Danny Brooks Lorraine Johnson Donna Raekard Connie Mullins Barbara Lindley Richard Cloyed Rick Rhee Naomi Tadlock Francine Brozovich Faith Jordan and Ronnie Ellison with a full cast list to follow.

Felecia Metcalfe Bill Jackson Henry Angela Bill Dr. Jackson Michael Kuhns Linda Judge Danny Brooks Lorraine Johnson Donna Raekard Connie Mullins Barbara Lindley Richard Cloyed Rick Rhee Naomi Tadlock Francine Brozovich Faith Jordan Ronnie Ellison

Bridal Shower Honors the Earl Arnolds

A bridal shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Earl Arnold was held Saturday evening at the community building. Hostesses were Mrs. Grant Tadioek and Mrs. Bill Wilson. The bride is the former Regina Peisert of Berlin. The couple recently returned from Germany and he has been discharged from service.

Earl Arnold Grant Tadioek Bill Wilson Arnold Germany Beryl Arnold Regina Peisert Berlin

Oskaloosa Coin Show Sunday March 28 At Armory

Southern Iowa Coin Club sponsors its first annual coin and hobby show in the National Guard Armory Oskaloosa Iowa on Sunday March 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. About 100 tables display leathers antiques coins guns Indian relics sleighbells rocks and rock jewelry among other items. Admission is free for all ages 16 and over may enter with a parent or adult. A silent auction runs all day and coins will be shown in six categories for competitive awards.

Southern Iowa Coin Club National Guard Oskaloosa Iowa

Burton Couple Visitas in St Charles Missouri

Mr and Mrs Harold Burton spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Abee and daughters at St Charles Missouri. Mrs Curtis Buricis who has been visiting for the last five months with Preston Hiatt at Bearto Mountain Wyoming with Mrs Carl Davis and dunky at Beary and with the James Abees at their home.

Harold Burton James Abee St. Charles Curtis Buricis Preston Hiatt Bea Mountain Wyo Carl Davis Beary James Abees Thei

Banquet Speaker Named for State FFA Event

State FFA president Mark Zeiman will speak at the annual FFA banquet held April 2 at the high school. Mothers’ club volunteers, led by chairman Mrs. Grace Whitehead and co-chairwoman Mrs. Peggy Renwick, organized committees on March 23. tickets are sold through FFA members or Mr. Rayton.

F.F.A Grace Whitehead Peggy Renwick Mark Zeiman Rayton

Taylor Aid Meets March 12

Taylor Aid met with Joan Petti bone for regular meeting March 12. Those to enjoy the co operative dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ballinger and Jesse, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harsh, Mary Herron, Merle Miller, Leta Pettibone, Jack ie, Bill and John, Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Dale and Wayde, and Mr. r and Mrs. Jay L. Wilson and Rich ard Meeting was called to order by the chairman, Helen Wilson. Min utes of last meeting were read by the secretary and roll call was taken Chairman announced that the Women of the County plan their trip May 18 and' will go to 'West Bend. April 206 will be Rural Women's Day. Merle Miller gave an interesting lesson on "rural safety'. Many hints from this lesson could pre vent many accidents on our county roads. Leta Pettibone won the door prize. Gifts from their "secret pals" were received by Mary Her ron, Lucile Carter, Alberta Spen cer and Vic Mihalovich. Next meet ing will be with Leta Pettibone April 2. Dues and pennies for friendship were collected.

Taylor Aid Joan Pettibone Nelson Ballinger Jesse Loyd Carter Ivan Harsh Mary Herron Merle Miller Leta Pettibone Jackie Bill John Don Pettibone George Wilson Dale Wayde Jay L. Wilson Richard Helen Wilson West Bend Lucile Carter Alberta Spencer Vic Mihalovich

W S C S Elect Officers for 1965

The Woman's Society Service held a dessert luncheon on March 17 with 21 members. Activities included St Patrick's Day table decorations, a Korea Christians article by Lucille Carter, Lent reflections by Zelma McGrew, and a solo by Verna Tubaugh. Officers elected for the coming year include Helen Wilson as president and Grace Whitehead as secretary among others. district meeting set for Fairfield April 1 at 9:00 a.m.

Woman's Society Leeda Coleman Zelma ‘McGrew Grace Whitehead Lucille Carter Zelma McGrew Pearl Black Verna McDonough Grace Veach Ruth Wilson Dorothy Turner Kathryn Sharp Elizabeth Burton Louemma Palmer Rowena McFaitridge Fairfield

Helmick Family Birthday Gathering Honors Helmicks and Prose

Mr and Mrs Ernest Helmick hosted a Sunday family gathering to celebrate the birthdays of son Dean Helmick and Robert Prose. Attendees included Clair Martin of Drakesville, Robert Prose family of Blakesburg, Keith Helimick Pauls, Fred DuVail Sheila, Dick Glosser family, and Mrs Dean Helmick. Afternoon guests were Max Ware of Bloomfield, Jack Scott and Dennis and Larry Glosser of Blakesburg. Rhonda Sue Glosser visited grandparents. other visitors included Mrs Dean Plannebecker Randy Maria, Mrs Jim Elison Jamie, and Mrs Albert Tubaugh with Ray Tubaugh at Gska Loosa.

Ernest Helmick Dean Helmick Robert Prose Clair Martin Drakesville Blakesburg Keith Helimick Pauls Fred DuVail Sheila Dick Glosser Max Ware Bloomfield Jack Scott Dennis Larry Glosser Rhonda Sue Glosser Dean Plannebecker Randy Maria Jim Elison Jamie Albert Tubaugh Ray Tubaugh Gskaloosa

Thanks to relatives and friends for support during hospital stay

A note of gratitude expresses thanks for cards, flowers, and visits from relatives and friends. Special appreciation goes to Reverend Coleman, Dr Avery, Director Dunsieghall, the Hines god staff, and neighbors who helped the family.

Her Hackmuan Rev Coleman Dr Avery Dunsieghall Hines God Mourgevouly Hospital Ruy Elison

Moravia O E S School of Instruction in Moravia

Moravia OES held a Monday school of instruction with a Past Matrons lunch at 11 30 honoring instructor Mrs Beverly Buchanan from Centerville. EUB church luncheon had 18 attendees followed by instruction at 1 00 with guests from Centerville and Albia. A 6 30 dinner at the EUB church hosted 25 officers and guests. Initiation of Mr and Mrs Gene Long occurred at 8 00 at the Masonic Temple with attendees from Albia Centerville Unionville and Ottumwa. Social hour featured white cakes coffee and nuts on a red net table with a red white and gold centerpiece. committee: Mrs Blanche Kincade Mrs Bertha Broshar Mia Lorene Halden Mrs Grace Kincade and Mrs Joann Turner.

Moravia Oes Beverly Buchanan Centerville EUB Church Buchanan Albia Mary McAlister EUB Gene Long Masonic Temple Unionville Ottumwa Blanche Kincade Bertha Broshar Mia. Lorene Halden Grace Kincade Joann Turner

C A Meeting Elementary Plans For March

The March meeting of the CA was held Monday the 22nd in the High School library. Presiding was Mrs. Joe Wilson who announced a committee at the February meeting to buy fitness materials for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Kindergarten roundup is May 2. Jr High Operetta set for April 23. High School Music Dept small group contest planned for April 9 and 10 at Martinsdale Iowa. Wayne Burghoffer presented two contestant groups. The trombone and French horn quartets performed. Audrey Lundgren Tri County Psychologist discussed work in Appanoose Wayne and Monroe Counties. She explained trainable and educable rooms, stressing the educable room. Craft work from educable students on display impressed attendees. Fred Stome mentioned parent teacher conferences for next year. The group agreed this would benefit teachers, parents and children.

C.A Joe Wilson Martinsdale Iowa Wayne Burghoffer Larry Woodward Charles Moore Shora Hiatt Gerald Argo Joyce Roberts Max Argo Marie van Dorin Diane Judge Fred Stome

Mission Director at Unionville Church

Rev. Guy King, director of Hiawatha Land Independent Baptist Missions, outlines the mission scope at Unionville Baptist Church on Monday evening March 2 at 7 30. The board runs stations in northern Wisconsin Michigan soon Minnesota and several new Canadian works. Public invited for a missionary challenge from a needy area.

Guy King Hiawatha Land Independent Baptist Missions Unionville Baptist Church Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Canada Land

Gratitude Note From Donald Strunk

Donald Strunk thanks relatives and friends for prayers cards letters visits flowers and gifts during his hospital stay and says they will always be remembered.

Hospital Gratitude Note Thanks Friends and Clergy

A brief message thanks everyone who remembered me with visits, gifts, and messages during my hospitalization. Special appreciation goes to Rev. Coleman and Rev. Ogden for their visits.

Coleman Rev. Ogden Bily Lockinen

Mo­ria couple announce engagement of Miss Mosley to Mr Sigler

Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Catherine to Oliver A Sigler son of Mr and Mrs Ed Blumer of Algona. Miss Mosley is a Moravia graduate and Farm Bureau employee in Des Moines. Sigler is Drake University BS graduate and also works for Farm Bureau Insurance Services. A June 19 wedding is planned.

Andrew Mosley Moravia Janice Catherine Oliver A. Sigler Ed Blumer Algona Miss Mosley

Area Churches Weekly Schedule and Services

Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev J A Ogden pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 10 morning worship 11 Sunday evening 7:30 YF Bible study and prayer Wednesday 7:30 catechism Saturday 2 Iconium Methodist Church Rev J A Ogden interim pastor James Calhoun Sunday School 9:30 morning worship 10:30 Sunday School 3 YF meeting Grace Methodist Church Rev Elton D Coleman FAIRVIEW Sept 9 AM worship 10 church school Wednesday 7:30 Lenten Service Moravia Thursday 2 prayer band Kermit Gladfelder 7:30 Easter program planning Moravia Moravia Wesl ey Chapel Alan Dooley Sept 3 church school 10 worship Rev John Wagoner United Christian youth Moravia Tue 7 MYF Wed Service Moravia Thurs 25 1:30 Woman's Society Kos Moravia Moravia Church of the Nazarene Rev E J Strong pastor Frank Woodward Sunday School 10 Worship 11 Evangelistic sermon 7:30 Wednesday prayer Unionville Baptist Church Paul D Lobb pastor Sunday school 9:45 worship 10:45 Young People 7 Evening service 7:30 Bible study 7:30

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Iconium Methodist Church James Calhoun Grace Methodist Church Elton D. Coleman Fairview Keith Gladfelder John Wagoner Moravia Kermit Gladfelder Wesley Chapel Alan Dooley John ‘Wagoner United Christian Youth First Presbyterian Centerville MYF Woman's Society Kenneth Daniels Ron Woodward Golden Age Manor County Farm Jr. High John Veach Church of the Nazarene E. J. Strong Frank Woodward Unionville Baptist Church Paul D. Lobb

Chicago Trip for M Y F Group

The West Central subdistrict MYF sponsors a March 26 to 28 Chicago trip for 35 youths from our area with visits to church related sites and side educational trips. Rev Elton D Coleman of Moravia is counselor and tour director, with additional area counselors. Total cost is 17 dollars plus meals. One local resident, Nettie Joles, sustained a fractured left arm above the elbow. Lov resides at Rust Haven housing.

West Central MYF ChiCago Elton D. Coleman Moravia Richard Tubaugh Clarence Whitehead Penny Prough Minnie Ann Condra Mary Kay Spencer Dave Phillips Lawrence Daniels Dale McCannon Darrell McDanel Marie van Dorin Methodist Publishing House Baha'i Temple Howes Prayer Chapel Garrett Theological Seminary Marcy Center Pacific Garden Mission Moody Memorial Church Chicago Temple Chicago Zoological Park Museum of Science and Industry Adler Piantelarium Coleman Nettie Joles Lov Rust Have Albin

Wish in Walk: Visitors Send Cards During Hospital Stay

Residents recall the kindness shown during a hospital stay as neighbors, friends, and family offered visits, phone calls, and well wishes. The community’s support left a strong impression on those recovering, highlighting the importance of care from nearby neighbors.

Mue Belive Sitee Uy Gowie Tie Hospital

Services Saturday For Curtis Hutton

Curtis Hutton 50 died March 17 at Monroe County Hospital Albia after surgery. Born July 26 1905 near Moravia son of John and Lena Hutton survivors include twin sister Mildrey Way Phoenix and sisters Louise Moravia Minnie Yeager Buckeye and Fern Martin Buckeye brother Claude Moravia. He was a farmer and coal miner for thirty years a World War I veteran and American Legion member. Funeral Saturday March 20 Turner funeral home with Rev Eton Coleman, burial Hillcrest cemetery with military honors.

Curtis Hutton Monroe County Albia Moravia John Lena Young Hutton Mildrey Way Phoenix Ariz Louise Hutton Minnie Yeager Fern Martin Buckeye Arizona Claude Curtis Appa- Noose County American Legion Turner Funeral Home Eton Coleman Hillcrest Cemetery

Local Students Named to Kirksville Honor Roll

Seventy seven Iowa students earned winter honor roll honors at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville. Eligible students must complete seven and a half semester hours with a grade average of 85 or above on the Ex M B scale. Local honorees include Donald West and William Van Zante, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest West and Mr. and Mrs. Cart Van Zante.

Iowa Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Donald West Ernest West William van Zante Cart van Zante

Marve Lockman Returns From Hospital

Marve Lockman is recuperating nicely after being brought home Tuesday of last week from Monroe county hospital in Albia.

Marve Lockman Monroe County Hospital Albia

Mrs Ruben Faber Hospital Patient in Monroe County

Mr and Mrs Harold Loche and children of Omaha Nebraska visited Tuesday with Mrs Ruben Faber who is a patient in Monroe County Hospital in Albia Iowa

Ruben Faber Harold Loche Omaha Nebr Monroe County Hospital Albia

Moravia Haibbuw Lo Girls Heart Fund Drive Total

Local group Moravia Haibbuw Lo Girls collected $17.55 for the Heart Fund last week. An additional $42.75 was received for the Luster Brain memorial fund.

Moravia Haibbuw Lo We Heart Alou Luster Brain

Reverend Harris Speaks at Mens Breakfast

Rev Jenies Hellis of England will speak at the community mens breakfast on April 1. The event, hosted by the local club, invites all men to attend and hear the guest speaker discuss contemporary topics.

Harris Jenies Hellis England Augila Whursday Wien Af Ube

Teachers to Attend District Meeting in Creston

The South Central District Education Association meeting will be at Creston high school auditorium on Monday March 29, causing Moravia schools to dismiss early. Morning speaker Dr Carl C Byers will discuss Get Off Your Launching Pad while afternoon guest Hans Conried presents An Afternoon with Hans Conried. The district spans 13 counties and this inaugural meeting is expected to draw a large crowd.

South Central District Education Association Creston High School Moravia Carl C. Byers Hans Conried

Jvan Boyer Dies At Oskaloosa

Joan Boyer of Oskaloosa died at home on March 22 after long illness. Born January 1911 to George R. and Elizabeth Ellis Boyer, he ran Marshall Auto Store in Oskaloosa then the Oskaloosa Typewriter Shop. Survived by Ruth his wife and son Larry, plus siblings and parents. Funeral at First Christian Church, Oskaloosa, with burial Forest Cemetery.

Joan Boyer Oskaloosa George R Elizabeth Ellis Boyer Marshall Auto Ruth Larry Mortuary College Dallas Texas Carl Boyer Unionville Kaleb Mary) Ball Carroltown Charles Beulsh) Quick Moravia Paul Boyer Loveland Colo Pearly Boyer First Christian Church Forest Cemetery Oskalonsa

Death of Ellen Cridlebaugh in California at 88

Word arrives of the death of Ellen Cridlebaugh, 88, in Santa Rosa California after strokes on February 6 and shortly before her passing. Born in Appanoose County to S. G. and Sarah Burns Boyer, she was the last survivor of her family and widow of Clayton Cridlebaugh. Survived by children in Illinois Oklahoma California and California relatives total of 24 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral held in Santa Rosa. Nephews Harry, William, and Frank Woodward of Moravia noted among relatives.

Irs Ellen Cridlebaugh Santa Rosa Calif Appanoose County S. G Sarah Jane Burns Boyer Clayton Cridlebaugh G. Boyer Cridlebaugh East Peoria J. Clayton Cridlebaugh Jr Tulsa Okla Clyde Cridlebaugh Phillip Cridlebaugh Sacramento Michael C. Cridlebaugh Rockford Merrill Cridlebaugh Fair Oaks Mildred Smith Sebastopol Lillian Gleanson Redlands Evelyn B. Arnette Harry Frank Woodward Moravia

Cancer Crusade Meeting April 1 Announces Kickoff

The Appanoose County Chapter chairs a Cancer Crusade kickoff on Thursday April 1 at 1 30 pm at the Community Center in Centerville. Speaker will be Mrs Russell Gage crusade chairman for Jasper county. Captains urge city and township teams to visit every home and business in the county to raise funds and spread life saving information.

Richard Raymie Appanoose County Center- Ville Russell Gage Jasper County

Mrs Elmer Lockman Breaks Arm in Fall

Mrs Blasey Pete Luptuss suffers a fall on the tee and breaks her left wrist. She is taken to Munroe County Hospital in Alids for treatment.

Elmer Lockman Blasey Pete

Moravia May Consider $6200 Teacher Pay Increase

Moravia school board plans about a 1%% mill tax hike to fund teacher salaries for the next term. Contracts totaling 6200 would raise elementary salaries by 3900 and high school by 2300, averaging 275 and 225 per teacher respectively. Superintendent Fenton notes one vacancy for a Spanish instructor, and teachers must return contracts by April 15.

Moravia Fenton Sherer

Auto Accident Tears Up House in Mo Tavia

A car driven by 25 year old Arlo Adolphs of Oskalogsa lost control on Highway 60 south of Mo Tavia. The vehicle left the pavement, struck two telephone poles, and crashed into the front porch of Mae McDonalds home tearing it from the house. Adolphs was killed. the wreck traveled about 650 feet and the car was loaded onto a truck for Centerville. Sheriff Robertson and Patrolman James Douglas investigated. medical examiner E A Larson indicated death likely occurred at impact.

Mae McDonald Highway 60 MoTavia Arlo Adolphs Oskalogsa Robertson James Douglas Medcal E. A. Larson Centerville

Legion Offering Local Scholarship

The Moravia American Legion offers a financial scholarship to a Moravia high school graduate based on grades need and citizenship. A committee of Legion members and high school faculty will set qualifications. Applicants may obtain forms from Larry Brooks Dick Armstrong or Max McDonaugh.

The Moravia American Legion Moravia High School the Legion Larry Brooks Dick Armstrong Max McDonaugh

Presentation of Head of Christ painting to Unionville Church

A 36 by 48 inch lighted painting of Sallman’s Head of Christ was presented to Unionville Baptist Church by Mrs. N L Harrington in memory of her husband. The church expresses gratitude for the sanctuary addition and invites worshippers to view the new artwork.

Sallman Christ Unionville Baptist Church N. L. Harrington

Death of Elvin Hudson at Wheatland Wyoming

Vess Hiatt reports the death of Elvin Hudson at Wheatland Wyoming on Friday March 12 after a cerebral hemorrhage on March 1. He and his wife Merle Hiatt celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. Funeral services were held in Wheatland Monday March 45 with several relatives in the area.

Vess Hiatt Elvin Hudson P Wheatland Wyo Hudson Merle Hiatt Moravia

Des Moines Family Visitation Sets Holiday Pause

Mr and Mrs Leubagie and their children from Des Moines visited relatives in the area over the holidays. They spent time with sister Mrs Richard Ra and family, and visited another sister Mrs Garnet Broiz at the Jack McDonough home.

Leubagie Des Moises Richard Ra Garnet Broiz Jack McDonough

Stork Flight Family Ties Documented in OCR Fragments

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Flight es of the Stork, Mr and Mrs Larry Plunsebecker, patents, weight details, 22 v2, burl ar 6 43 ai, F Murch 1Y, St Junepis Uie, Michael Lave, a Didilier Wodd, sister Travy, Arendparents Mr and Mrs Glasvill Garver, and Mrs Adiata and Mrs Meari.

Larry Plunsebecker Dbs Murch Michael Lave Didilier Glasvill Garver Grgal Adiata Avetel Meari

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lige McDanel Earl Arnolds State FFA W.S.C.S Moravia O.E.S. School ‘of Instruction Unionville Church Donald Strunk M.Y.F Pe Lee Heart Fund Jvan Boyer Ella Cridlebaugh Caifornia Cancer Crusade Dan Mihalovich Tim Denny Mihalovich Jack Wilson Hear Blakesburg Richard Haynie Clarence Johnson Jonathan Chase Charion Legion Elvin Hudson Stork
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