Moravia Plans 1964 Athletic Banquet Speaker
The Moravia Booster club schedules the athletic banquet for Wednesday evening April 15 1964 with Carlisle basketball coach Robert Spencer as the speaker. Spencer son of Mr and Mrs John Spencer Albia and brother of Mrs Ralph Davis Moravia is a well known figure in the community. Tickets are available from Kenneth Geyer Gary Charity or Maurice Walter and should be secured soon as Moravia High School athletes will be guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Robert Spencer
Carlisle
John Spencer
Albia
Ralph Davis
Kenneth Geyer
Gary Charity
Maurice Walter
Rebekahs Hold Annual Egg Roast Monday
Moravia Rebekah lodge members and guests held their annual egg roast before the regular meeting. The bake sale was planned for Saturday at Walters Upholstery, starting at 1:00. Helen Lou Stocker and Clara Irelan reported on the Albia Christian flag meeting. Roscoe Pennington spoke on Schuyler Colfax. A social hour followed with bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Leonard Palmer
Mettie Roland
Walters
Albia
Helen Lou Stocker
Clara Irelan
Roscoe Pennington
Schuyler Colfax
Rainbow Girls Meet Discusses Grand Assembly Plans
Moravia Rainbow for Girls met Monday evening with Miss Edie Mullins presiding. They discussed the June Grand Assembly to be held in Mason City and noted Miss Diana Kincade will be attending. Finance plans for the project were outlined and will be carried out later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edie Mullins
Mason City
Diana Kincade
Mrs Bessie Kaster Injured in Horse Accident
Word comes that Mrs. Bessie Kaster of 5415 Allan St Los Angeles fell this week fracturing her hip while visiting her daughter Mrs Andy Towsand in El Monte California. Friends and relatives here express sympathy and wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Kaster
Allan St
Los Angeles
Calif
Andy Towsand
el Monte
Family Visits From Kingsville and Rockford
Mr and Mrs Dale Free of Kingsville Texas and their family plan to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free and Mrs Lloyd Sears of Rockford Al. Mrs OConner is recuperating at home after surgery from St Joseph hospital Centerville brought home last week for convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Free
Kingsville
Texas
Kenneth Free
Lloyd Sears
Rockford
Kenneth O'Conner
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Moravia Schools Observe Easter Vacation
Superintendent A R Fenton announces Moravia schools will be closed Friday and Monday for Easter break. No classes run on those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Moravia
Pupils to Hold Piano Recital at E.U.B. Church
The pupils of Mrs. Ernest West will present a piano recital at the E.U.B. church on Tuesday evening, March 31 at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest West
E.U.B
Rex Kaster Dies Suddenly at 53 in Albia
Rex Hazen Kaster, 53, died of a heart attack at Monroe County Hospital in Albia Tuesday night after earlier suffering a heart attack a week prior. Born December 24, 1910, he operated the Easter Pool Hall and was survived by three sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Hazen Kaster
Monroe County
Albia
Ben
Anna E. Easterland
Easter Pool
Forrest
Orph
Tressa Whicker
Clearfield
Utah
Gladys. Lower
Rockford
Ruby Brauer
Richmond
Indiana
Oral
Ernie
Moravia
Local families visit and attend golden wedding event
Mrs W K McNabb and daughter from Dallas spent last week with her mother Mrs Mamie DuVall and returned home Thursday. Mr and Mrs Billy Lockman and girls and others visited Unionville and Centerville. Mirae Mesea Weyer attended Bert McKern and Cen terville golden wedding. Carol Adams returned home Thursday from Monroe County Hospital after three weeks as patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K._ McNabb
Dallas
Texas
Mamie DuVall
Billy Lockman
Raymond Lockmen
Joe Smith
Unionville
Mirae Mesea Weyer
Bert McKern
Centerville
Hilly Lockman
Gle
John Romans
Dale Reigel
Carol Adams
Monroe County Hospital
Linda Gardner and Paul Witt wed at Moravia Methodist Church
Linda Dianne Gardner and Paul Dean Witt united in marriage March 21 at Grace Methodist Church in Moravia in a candlelight double ring service. Approximately 100 guests attended as Rev. Elton D. Coleman officiated. The couple, both from Moravia and Centerville families, will reside south of Moravia after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Dianne Gardner
Paul Dean Witt
Grace Methodist
Moravia
Elton D. Coleman
Miss Gardner
Marvin Gardner
Mr. Witt
Ernest Witt
Rockford
Bil Lowe
Centerville
John Guthrey
Mark van Jante
Larry Pfannebecker
Bill Benz
Max McAninch
Dennis Argo
Richard Coltrain
Clarence Ballanger
Myg. Bil Benz
Richard Caltrain
Jo Duvall
Jolene van Dorin
Rosemary Phillips
Anna Sheldon
Joyann Vincent
Morevia
Town Finance Co
Towegian
Orion
Hinsdale
Illinois
Hibbing, Minn
Fremont
Cedar
Ottumwe
Albia
Des Moines
Mystic
Lovilia
Four Churches Unite for Good Friday Service
Grace Methodist church hosts a 2:00 p.m. Good Friday service with Christian, Evangelical United Brethren, Methodist and Nazarene pastors sharing on the Seven Sayings of Christ on the Cross. Special music from all four churches included to avoid conflicting with a Nazarene revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Grace Methodist Church
Christian
Evangelical United Brethren
Methodist and Nazarene
Mrs William Gardner Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs William Gardner was pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening by relatives who brought ice cream and cake to honor her birthday on March 19. Attending were her sister Mrs Hazel Berg Centerville Mr and Mrs Larry Pfannehecker and children and Linda and Dennis Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
Hazel Berg
Centerville
Larry Pfannehecker
Linda
Dennis Gardner
Progressive Club Meeting Notes at Mary Ward Home
The Progressive club met with Mary Ward on March 19. Two tables of bridge played with prizes awarded to Rowena Mclatridge and Garnet Brain, Zelma Megrew winning the guest prize. Delicious refreshments were served at close of play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ward
Rowena Mclatridge
Garnet Brain
Zelma Megrew
Fred Callens Sell Home to Helmicks in Moravia
Mr and Mrs Fred Callens sold their Moravia residence to Mr and Mrs Dean Helmick The Callens have moved to Ottumwa to establish their new home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Callens
Helmicks
Fred Callen
Moravia
Dean Helmick
Callens
Ottumwa
Albert Rouse Golden Anniversary Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Earl Rowley hosted a dinner in the Hulton community southwest of Albia honoring Mrs Rowley's parents Mr and Mrs Albert Rouse on their 50th wedding anniversary. Attendees included numerous relatives from Albia Falls City Shubert Cedar Rapids Kirksville Centerville and Nebraska.
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Earl Rowley
Hulton
Albia
Mar
Milton Martin
Harold Greweck
Keith
Falls City
Shubert
Nebr
John Massey
Cedar Rapids
Lewis Rouse
Warren Rouse
Jean Ann
Martha Jane Rouse
Kirksville
Ralph Spencer
Mary Kay
Stanley
Centerville
Carl Rouse
University of Iowa
Claude Rogers
Roy Polson
Albert Rouse
Harriet Matthews
Neb
Henry Matthews
Samuel Miller
Miss Matthews
Nebraska
Rouge
L. C. Rouse
Rouse
Warren
Alberta Spencer
Blanche
Cyril McManel Hospital Patient Observation
Cyril McManel was admitted for observation and treatment at a Saskatoon hospital on Monday after a medical visit. The report notes the patient’s admission status and ongoing care in a formal hospital setting.
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Cyril McManel Hospital
Cysil McDanel
Masaska Ecougly Hospital
Thank You Note From Moravia Parent
Thank you for the cards letters and calls after receiving the athletic award in Des Moines. Gratitude to Moravia Community School teachers and students for the kind words sent home by my child Ten. It is a privilege to share this honor with those who are concerned. Sincerely Mrs DeWayne Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Moravia Community School
DeWayne Moore
Easter Symbols and Observances Around the World
The article outlines Easter as a worldwide Christian festival celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection. It notes symbols such as the cross and Easter lily, explains eggs as a sign of new life, mentions red-dyed eggs in some countries, and discusses customs like eggs, bunnies, new clothes, sunrise services, and hymns. It invites families to attend Easter services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Germany
Egypt
Turk elected to soil commissioner
Ronald G Turk of Franklin Township won the Appanoose County soil conservation district election held March 23, 1964. He will serve a six year term, replacing William C Singley who completes his term. Current commissioners Clifford H Walker and W Stuart Daniels serve unexpired terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Wayne Casey
State Soil Conservation Committee
Des Moines
Iowa
Ronald G. Turk
Franklin Township
William C. Singley
Washington Township
Ronald G, Turk
Appalloose
Turk
Willam C. Singley
Clifford H. Walker
Walnut Township
W. Stuart Daniels
Wells Township
Wilson Family Reunion Honors Burke Wilson in Moulton
A family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs F W Wright in Moulton honored Burke Wilson of San Diego California and his three sisters and two brothers. Burke arrived Thursday to visit relatives and will return Sunday. Attending were Mrs Ruby Cloyed Mrs Edna Dyphon Moravia Mr and Mrs R C Wilson Centerville Mr and Mrs Wendell Cloyed and family Des Moines Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cloyed and family Moravia Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson and family and Mr and Mrs Trenton Wilson Moravia LaZell Wilson could not attend with his three sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Wright
Moulton
Burke Wilson
San Diego
Calif
Ruby Cloyed
Edna Dyphon
Moravia
R. C. Wilson
Centerville
Wendell Cloyed
Wilbur Cloyed
Des Moines
Jay Wilson
Trenton Wilson
LaZell Wilson
Walter Scott Thanks for Cards and Visits During Illness
Walter Scott expresses gratitude for the cards calls and visits he received while hospitalized and after returning home, noting the kindness was greatly appreciated.
Thank you for the cards flowers and visits
Carol Adams expresses gratitude to all who sent cards flowers and visited during her stay at Monroe County Hospital Albia Iowa. She notes the kindness was greatly appreciated.
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Monroe County
Albia
Carol Adams
Thanking the Bards and Gifts After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Homer Renwick expresses gratitude for the bards and gifts received during her hospital stay and after returning home. The note thanks friends and neighbors for their thoughtfulness and support.
Fairview Methodist Youth Easter Service Plan
The Fairview Methodist Sunday school plans an Easter morning worship at 10:00. The children's choir will sing The Old Rugged Cross. Derrill and Danny McDanel will present a three dimensional flannelgraph story of the crucifixion and resurrection. The choir includes Doris Hawk, Jerry Hawk, Dad McCannon, Kenny Long, Marie Long, Pamela Gladfelder, Donna Hawk, Sherry McCannon, Jody McDanel, Randy McDanel, Julia McDanel, Joel Gladfelder, Derrik McDanel, Dallis McDanel, David McDanel, Bob McDanel. The service ends with Christ Arose and prayer. Vanessa Long will sing a special touring church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Methodist Sunday School
Derrill
Danny McDanel
Doris
Jerry Hawk
Dad McCannon
Kenny
Marie Long
Pamela Gladfelder
Donna Hawk
Sherry MccCannon
Jody
Randy
Julia McDan
Twentieth Century Reading Club Meets With Mrs Rowena McFatridge
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Rowena McFatridge. Mrs M A Perry presided, opening with the club prayer and song. Mrs Clarence Johnson read the secretary’s report, and Mrs Melissa Felton gave the treasurer’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Readings Club
Rowena McFatridge
M. A. Perry
Clarence Johnson
Melissa Felton
Cody Luse
My Lord
Lester Heins
Bake Sale Announcement at Ivan Walters Shop
Moravia Rebekahs invite the community to a bake sale at Ivan Walters shop on Saturday March 28 from 1 to 4 PM featuring cookies and cakes. The event promotes spring treats and urges friends to spread the word and bring their dough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Walters
Moravia Rebekahs
S C A Meeting March At Centerville College Speaker
A school article notes an S C A meeting scheduled for Monday evening March 30 at 7 30. No school that day, parents urged to attend. A Centerville Community College representative will speak. Refreshments provided by the committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.A
Centerville Community College
Army Engineers To Hold Public Meeting On Land Acquisition
The Corps of Army Engineers will lead a public meeting at Moravia high school on Wednesday night April 8 to explain Rathbun dam location and land acquisition procedures. The session aims to outline land inundation, purchase amounts, and real estate steps for residents in the Chariton river basin and nearby communities.
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Moravia High School
Corps of Army Engineers
Rathbun
Chariton River
Corps of Engineers
The
Union
Sondra Receives Two Notable Scholarships
Wendell Condra, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra of Moravia, has won two prestigious scholarships. He is accepted to an Academic Year Science Institute at West Virginia University in Morgantown with $4300 plus free tuition. He also earns a 10-week summer institute at the University of Georgia in Athens, funding $1200 for the summer course. Condra has taught at Rock Rapids, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Lindsey
Mark F. Lindsey
Port Byron
Barbara Jean Miller
Asa Miller
Cedar Rapids
Miss Miller
State University of Iowa
Moline, Ill
Lindsey
Moravia High School
Wendell Condra
West Virginia University
Morgantown
West Virginia
Pittsburg
University of Georgia
Athens
Wendell
Kenneth Condra
Moravia
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Democratic caucus names delegates at Taylor township gathering
Delegates Claude Hawk Tressa Hawk Ruby Davis Ivan Harsh Maurice Walter Paul Crillebaugh Lee Benz Gladys Harsh Betty Cridlebaugh were chosen for the Democratic conventions at the Taylor township caucus held Monday evening at the community building. The county presidential convention is set for April 18 at Centerville community center and the statutory convention for June 26. Lee Benz was re elected precinct committeeman and Gladys Harsh re elected committee woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Claude Hawk
Tressa Hawk
Ruby Davis
Ivan Harsh
Maurice Walter
Paul Crillebaugh
Lee Benz
Gladys Harsh
Betty Cridlebaugh
Centerville
Betty As A
Senior Moravia basketball players to be honored Thursday
The seven senior members of the Moravia boys basketball team Dennis Huge G Luse Jimmie Rowley DeWyane Robinson David Rhee Charles VanZante and Jim Morrison will be honored by their parents with a supper at Maple Buffet in Knoxville Thursday night March 28 at 7 30 Special guests include Coach Armstrong and wife cheerleaders Becky Wilson Connie Walter Dixie Tubaugh Paula Cleaver and team manager Kenneth Estlack The evening will be spent bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dennis Huge
G. &. Luse
Jimmie Rowley
DeWyane Robinson
David Rhee
Charles VanZante
Jim Morrison
Maple Buffet
Knoxville
Kincades Sell House to Delmar Dowds
Mr and Mrs Francis Kincade sold their northwest town home to Mr and Mrs Delmar Dowd. Dowds will take possession September 1 or when the Kincades move into their new home currently under construction across the street from the Paul Broshar residence.
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Francis Kincade
Delmar Dowd
Dowds
Kincades
Paul Broshar
Funeral attendance at Centerville service for Gail Felkner
Kenneth O Conner and Sharon attended Gail Felkner’s funeral at Johnson funeral home in Centerville on Sunday afternoon. Family guests included Bert Turner, George Simmons of Hinsdale, Doer family from Lamont, and Mearl Walter’s relatives. Other visitors listed include Sylvia VanDorin, Larry Plannebecker family, Jim Redford, Karen Simmons, Marvin Gardner, Maurice Walter and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth O'Conner
Sharon
Gail Felkner
Johnson Funeral Home
Centerville
Bert Turner
O’conner
George Simmons
Hinsidale, I
John Doer
Lamont, Il
Larry Plannebecker
Jim Redford
Numa
Karen Simmons
Hinsdale
Marvin Gardner
Dennis
Maurice Walter
Scout Meeting Tuesday at Methodist Church
A Boy Scout leadership meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday evening at the Methodist church. All adults interested in scouting and helping to start a troop are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mrs Elton Coleman Admitted to Monroe County Hospital
Mrs Elton D Coleman was admitted to Monroe County Hospital early Tuesday morning. The report notes her admission as a local hospital notice with no further details on condition or diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elton Coleman
Monroe County Hospital
Elton D. Coleman
Moravia FFA Banquet to Feature Kenny McMillan Speaker
Kenny McMillan, former National President of the American Association of the Future Farmers of America, will speak at the Moravia FFA chapter banquet on April 3 at 6 30 p.m. in the high school gym. Menu includes minute steak mashed potatoes gravy baked beans hot rolls butter milk coffee pie and fruit salad. Tickets available from any FFA member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny McMillan
American Association of the Future Farmers of America
Moravia
Sew and So Club Holds Guest Day on Thursday
The Sew and So Club met at Mrs. Harry Woodward’s home with president Mrs. John Wilson presiding. Mrs. Woodward led games as members shared economy covered dish recipes sold to the group to fund the treasury. Guests included Mrs. Claire Potts and others. nine members enjoyed the event.
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Sew and
Harry Woodward
John Wilson
Woodward
Treasury
Harold Mason
Claire Potts
Ira Boyer
Dean Summers
James Wilson
Milton
Eva VanZante
Ray McCloud
Walter Scott Returns from Hospital Stay
Walter Scott was brought to his home Saturday from Monroe County Hospital at Albi where he had been a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Monroe County Hospital
Albi
Band Mothers Meeting Invitation for Officers Election
A notice invites senior, junior, and beginner band mothers to attend the April 1 meeting. The session covers small group service and the election of officers for the coming year.
Births and Adoptions Reported in Centerville and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Gary O Conner of Centerville welcome a son born March 24 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 6 pounds 0 ounces. Grandparents include Harold Hawk Phoenix Kenneth O Conner Moravia M E Fallowell Belmond Lloyd Sears Rockford and Frank O Conner. The child has a sister Kimberly. Mr and Mrs Donald Brain of Las Cruces NM adopt a baby girl born Feb 20. home with Brains March 21. name pending. Adopted grandparents are Lester Brain. Gary Pfannebecker and his wife greet a daughter born Monday March 23 at Monroe County Hospital weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Chet Hope of Waterloo and Nancy Vance Hope welcome twin boys born March 19 weighing 5% pounds and 5 pounds 15 ounces. they are joined by a sister and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary O’conner
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Harold Hawk
Phoenix
Ariz
Kenneth O’conner
Moravia
M. E. Fallowell
Belmond
Lloyd Sears
Rockford, Il
Frank O'Conner
Kimberly O'Conner
Donald Brain
Las Cruses
New Mexico
Lester Brain
Gary Pfannebecker
Monroe County Hospital
Chet Hope
Waterloo
Hope
Nency Vance
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Spencer
Rebekahs
Hors
Rex Kaster
Linda Gardner
Paul Witt
Moravia Methodist Church
Progressive Club
Astet-Mo
Wilson
Mrs
Homer Renwick
Fairview Methodist
Army Engineers
Sondra
Delmar B
Scout Meeting
F.F.A
SEW and SO
Stork
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