FFA Banquet Praised by Founder in Moravia
About 200 guests attended the FFA banquet at the new Moravia high school gym. Cliff Hardie of India spoke for the American Dairy Association and urged FFA members toward technical farming roles. Four local men were named honorary members and award winners were honored with photos in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia F.F.A
Cliff Hardie
Indianola
American Dairy Association
Moravia
F.F.A
Bill Long
Don Ahee
Larry Dayton
Kenneth Coltrain
Long
Ahee
Coltrain
Mr. Hard
America
India
Ff.a
Hardie
Dale White
Loren Walter
Kenneth Caltrain
Ray Charity
Boys 12 to 13 Baseball Team Forming This Summer
Local notice recruiting boys aged 12 to 13 to form a baseball team for summer play. Interested players or guardians should contact Ren Woodward for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren Woodward
Local News: D McDanel Seriously Ill in Centerville Hospital
Dannie McDanel son of Mr and Mrs Bud McDanel is seriously ill in St Joseph hospital Centerville following an appendectomy last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Art Fox and Mrs Bert Fox Sidney and Doug at Centerville spent the weekend with Bert Fox and with Lanny and Bill Fox families in Davenport. Mrs John Dodd was a Sunday dinner guest with her grandson Billy Wilson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannie McDanel
Bud McDanel
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Art Fox
Bert Fox
Sidney
Doug
Lanny
Bill Fox
Davenport
John Dodd
Billy Wilson
Heart Fund Drive Total Collected in Moravia
Mrs. Lester Strain reports Moravia heart fund drive collected 69.15. She was aided by Mrs. Ralph McDonough Mrs. Leonard Palmer Mrs. Ralph Robinson and Mrs. Clarence Johnson. Miss Joyce Hiatt at the one school and Mrs. Harold Hudgens the grade school assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Strain
Heart Fund
Moravia
Ralph McDonough
Leonard Palmer
Ralph Robinson
Clarence Johnson
Joyce Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Club Meets With Mrs George Firkins
The ETC club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs George Firkins. New officers were elected: Mrs Gerald Morgan president, Mrs Curtis Burton vice president, Mrs Lee Hiatt secretary, Mrs Howard Carson treasurer. Retiring president is Mrs R R Pinnington. Roll call was A New Product Ive Tried. Mrs John Johnson led entertainment. door prize went to Mrs Johnson. Mr and Mrs T E Campbell visited with her sister and Mrs Carl Caffin at Promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETC Club
George Firkins
Gerald Morgan
Curtis Burton
Lee Hiatt
Howard Carson
R. R. Pennington
John Johnson
Johnson
Burton Resigns As Superintendent Moravia Board Considers New Teacher Contracts
Moravia board of education met at the school house to review contracts for next year. It offered a contract to David H. Burton of Kirksville Missouri as science instructor and interviewed other applicants. Superintendent E L Burton submitted his resignation. the position remains vacant and plans are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Board of Education
David H. Burton
Kirksville
E. L. Burton
Band Mothers to Meet April at High School
Band mothers group to gather Wednesday April 5 at 2:00 PM in the high school. Junior and senior band mothers invited. refreshments to be served by Mrs. Clair Callen Mrs. B F White head Mrs. Clarence Whitehead and Mrs. James McAninch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand Mother Club
Clair Callen
B. F. Whitehead
Clarence Whitehead
James McAninch
School Activities Listed for Remainder of the School Year
A rundown of remaining events includes Good Friday no school on March 31, athletic banquet April 4, driving demonstration April 5, Des Moines science fair April 6-7, State Music contest April 7-8, junior and seniors job clinic April 19, college visit April 11, senior class play April 13, FFA convention April 13-14, youth rally April 14-15-16, Teacher meeting April 20, Monteuma state contest April 20-21, F.H.A. banquet April 21, seniors visit Woodward April 21, junior senior banquet May 5, sectional baseball May 6, Stewart's assembly May 12, senior trip May 11, Baccalaureate May 14, last day for seniors May 16, commencement May 17, and final day May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Des Moines
Albi
Sheldon
Kirksville State Teachers College
Dayton
Tenag
Council Bluffs State F.F.A
High Schol Gym
County Council
Cincinnati
Montermuma
Woodward
Roy
Stewart
Ozarks
Union Good Friday Services at E U B
Local church families and friends unite for a Good Friday service on March 31 at 7 30 pm at Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev Richardson and congregation invite all to attend with Dr Gene Phillips district superintendent as speaker. Dr Phillips hosts the Old Fashioned Country Church broadcast on KBOE Oskaloosa. Special musical numbers will be performed by each congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lncal Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Richardson
Gene Phillips
Charca
the Nazarene
Phillips
KBOE
Moravia to Host Safe Driving Demonstration for Students
Moravia High School students will attend a 10 00 am safety program on Wednesday April 5 featuring Orville Barbee assistant safety director of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. The event includes a lecture and a street driving demonstration with emergency stop tests using paint bullets to measure reaction and braking distances at 20 30 and 40 mph under Farm Bureau sponsorship. Public attendance is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgvia
Orville Barbee
Iowa Farm Base Federation
Barbee
Farm Bureau Federation
Moravia
Farm Bureau
Hugh Inman Dies Suddenly at Mingo
Word was received of the death of Hugh Inman of Mingo who died unexpectedly Saturday. Funeral services were held Monday. He is survived by his wife one son and three daughters. The Inman family formerly lived in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Inman
Mingo
Inman
Thank you note from Johnny Johnson
Johnny Johnson expresses gratitude for the many cards gifts and remembrances he received during his hospital stay and notes they were greatly appreciated.
Mantoux TB Testing At Moravia School On Monday
A Mantoux tuberculosis test was given to 466 students and 42 staff at Moravia school Monday. Dr. Smiley from Ottumwa led, aided by Mrs. Chadwick of Des Moines and several Centerville nurses. Helpers included Mrs. White head, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Tubaugh, Mrs. Richardson, and Mrs. Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Smiley
Ottumwa
Chadwick
Des Moines
Bill Woodward
Centerville
Clarence Whitehead
Larry Brooks
Richard Tubaugh
Fred Richardson
E. L. Burton
Lads and Lassies Club to Meet Thursday in Albia
The Lads and Lassies western style square dance club will meet Thursday evening at the Odd Fellows hall in Albia. Ed Epperson will call. Host committee is Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Max McDonough and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peterson. All area dancers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lads & Lassies
Odd Fellows Hall
Albia
Ed Epperson
Wiley Hutchinson
Max McDonough
Jack Peterson
Maberry to Speak at Moravia Easter Sunrise Service
Dr Alvin Maberry of Central Methodist Oska loosa will address Moravia Easter Sunrise service at 5 45 in Evangelical United Brethren Church. He will speak on The Living Living Jesus. Special music includes Nancy Benz Nancy Tomlin Linda Davis Nellie Argo Norma Gladfelder and Madge Lee with Mark Van Zante at the piano. All community members invited to sunrise worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Maberry
Central Methodist Church of
School Community Association Hears Guidance Facts
The School Community Association met for its regular monthly session with Mrs. Wm. Woodward Sr. presiding. Music ensembles performed and there was a report that Moravia would enter 37 items in the contest. Wilbur Johnson spoke on fire safety film Our Obligation. Superintendent Dunsmore urged early guidance counseling and home support with six rules for parents. Lee Beng discussed use tax levy affecting roads and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Woodward
Burghoffer
Moravia
Margaret Brooks
John Spencer
Wilbur Johnson
Ottumwa
Daniels
Dunsmore
Centerville
Lee Beng
Athletic Award Banquet Tickets Offered Tuesday Night
Farmers class meets tonight at the high school with Dallas Walker and Guy Argo leading a discussion on the new feed grain bill Refreshments follow Plans for the annual Athletic Banquet on Tuesday evening April 4 include letter awards by Coach Bill Austin and talks by Jean Taylor Dana Easter Nancy Lindsey Nancy Steffen Sharon O Connor Larry Hope and Kenny Elison A gymnastic program by University of Iowa students will lead to Booster club hosting the athletes All community members invited Tickets must be secured by Saturday April 1 from Junior Spencer Gary Charity or Betty Cridlebaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Walker
ASC
Guy Argo
Bill Austin
Jean Taylor
Dana Easter
Nancy Lindsey
Nancy Steffen
Sharon O’conner
Larry Hope
Kenny Elison
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Junior Spencer
Gary Charity
Betty Cridlebaugh
Moravia School Music Department Concert Monday
Moravia high school auditorium hosts a 6 30 PM concert featuring soloists ensembles and small groups preparing for the state contest in Winfield Town on April 7 and 8. Community members are invited to attend and hear the performances from the past three months of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Winfield
Moravia School Band and Chorus Tour Nearby Schools
The Moravia Community School band under Wayne Burgoffer and chorus directed by Kathryn Burghoffer toured two neighboring schools Blakesburg and Russell. The program ranged from classics to rock with first cornetist Jay Clayworth featured in An English March for an American Trumpet. The chorus performed a 17th century Gustppe Pitiori spiritual and a Creole folk song arranged by Tom Scott. The tour aims to train young musicians and build confidence for future performances before a planned concert in the new high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg
Russell
Wayne Burgoffer
Jay ‘Clayworth
Kathryn Burghoffer
Gustppe Pitori
Tom Scott
Death of Craig Allen Robinson in 1961 Iowa
Craig Allen Robinson 9 died March 19 1961 at University Hospital Iowa Born near Moravia August 12 1951 son of DeWayne and Edna Robinson He attended Lincoln school Centerville and Moravia Community School In addition to parents he is survived by two brothers two sisters grandparents and many relatives Funeral held March 21 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Dewey Lalk burial in Hillcrest Cemetery Gratitude expressed to friends neighbors relatives schools church and Dr Owen for support during illness DeWayne Edna Robinson family Mrs Ola Laws
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Allen
DeWayne
Edna Robinson
Moravia
Iowa
University Hospital
Iowa City
Craig
Schol
Lincoln School
Centerville
Donald
Pamela
Janice
Ola Laws
Ed Robinson
Turner Funers
Dewey Lalk
Hillcrest Cemetery
Dr. Owen
Love City
Edra Robinson
Water Assessment Now Payable Here
The town water system special assessments are payable at the town clerk Harold Burton's office. Improved properties are $210 and vacant lots $25. Payment in full is due by April 29. after that date it will be certified to the county auditor and added to county taxes, with options to pay over 10 years at interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Burton
Road Use Tax Proposal Explained in Appanoose County
Delmont Moffitt and Lee Benz address residents urging caution on shifting road use tax from 8 to 15 percent. They cite county figures showing net losses for Appanoose without cities and warn funds could move to other counties. Benz calls for cooperation and limited change to funding for streets and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pore
House Roads Committee
Appanoose County
Delmont Moffitt
Lee Benz
Moravia
SCA
Burlington
Benz
Ladies Adult Class Teaches Bound Button Holes
The ladies adult class will hold a 7 30 lesson on bound button holes. Miss Rinehan will demonstrate one piece and two piece bound holes. Ladies are asked to bring materials for making button holes at the homemaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rinehan
Christian Church Dinner Served by Ladies Aid
The ladies aid will serve dinner at the Christian church on Wednesday April . The menu includes ham with gravy, mashed potatoes, baked beans, parsnips, deviled eggs, beet pickles and relish, pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
the Christian Church
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New School
FFA
E.7.c
T. E. Campbell
Carl Caffin
Promise
Burton
Good Friday
E.U.B
Johnny Johnson
Lads & Lassies Club
DR. Maberry
Craig Robinson
Mrs
Exline
Moulton
Numa Mystic
Plano
Rathbun
Udell
Unionville
Christian Church
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