Moravia Students Score High At State Music Contest
Moravia high school musicians competed in the state solo and ensemble contest for Class GC at Murray earning nine Division I ratings and five Division II ratings. Groups include clarinet, woodwind, saxophone, brass ensembles and soloists with named performers listed, accompanied by Dixie Davis Lou Ellen Rowley, under instructor Waynte Burghoffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Murray
Woo
Ind
Mary Kay Spencer
Minnie Ann Condra
Maxine Johnson
Nicky Dicks
John Curtis
Carol Irelan
Minnie Ann Condra, ‘Marcia Walter, Maxine Johnon, Linda Johnson, Penny Prough
Irwin
Sheila Wilson
Mike Grinstead
Jean Hawk
Naomi Tadlock
Lawrence Daniels
Marsha Cloyed
Linda Judge
Mary Jo Wilson
Donna Rae Oard
Phillip Harrington
Richard Mosley
Sharon Riegel
Dwight Johnson
George Woodward
James Murdy
Dan Wilson
Pat Judge
Chuck Moore
Gary Coleman
Mexargo
Bruce Woodward
Minnie Ann Cordra
James VanDorin
Penny Prough
Linda Irwit
Max Argo
Colin Cridlebaugh
Dixie Davis
Lou Ellen Rowley
Weete
Wendell Murdy
Ben Woodward
Mia
Earl Rowley
Joe Wilson
DeWayne Johnson
Waynte Burghoffer
In Memoriam for Arthur Gillaspie
Three years have passed since that sad day. The one we loved was called away. God took him home, it was his will. But in our hearts, he liveth still. The family of Arthur Gillaspie honors his memory with this tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gillaspie
Rainbow Installation Held Sunday Afternoon
The Moravia Rainbow for Girls installed officers led by Judy Janssen as worthy advisor with Diane Kincade and others assisting. The ceremony featured "Somewhere over the Rainbow" sung by Gary Coleman, red and white colors, and a rainbow backdrop. Parents Dean Helmick and Karen Prose presented gifts as other officers were welcomed and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Judy
Gary Coleman
Dean Helmick
Karen Prose
Linda Hiatt
Patty Rogers
Charity
Martha French
Hope
Maribeth Johnson
Marjorie French
Teresa Lockman
Faith
Joyce McDonough
Dick Johnson
John Sharp
Bill French
District Spring Meeting At Ottumwa And Local Events
The District Spring meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meets Thursday at First Methodist, Ottumwa, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Miss Gene Maxwell of Chicago speaks. Moravia and Wesley Chapel attendees noted. A Kominia Supper at Grace Methodist Moravia follows Sunday evening. Two films on juvenile delinquency and crime discuss alcohol, led by Mrs. Karl Tutle. Mrs. Phrana Turner marks her 100th birthday at Golden Age Manor Centerville on Sunday April 3. Ann McDonough and Debbie VanDorin report on their Chicago MYF trip at church Sunday. Ravens: Deeper Life Mission attendees from Moravia listed.
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Ottumwa
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Gene Maxwell
Chicago
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Commission On Christian
Karl Tutle
Grace Methodist
Ann McDonough
Debbie VanDorin
Deeper Life Mission
West Grove
Clarence Johnson
Wilbur Miller
Marshall Perry
Joyce Hiatt
Elon Coleman
Gary
Brenda
Ron Woodward
Our Town
Commission On Christian Social Concerns
Woman's Society
Youth Academy of Religion
Alaskan couple to open barber shop in Missouri
Mr and Mrs Thomas Rudd and their four year old daughter Tititia travel from Ketchikan Alaska to purchase barber supplies at Suc cess Barber and Beauty Supply Co. Hershel Johanon coordi nates the purchase. They plan to set up a shop near Excelsior Springs Missouri citing Alaska weather and high living costs as reasons for relocating to the central United States.
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Kitchikan
Alaska
Success Barber and Beauty Supply Co
Thomas Rudd
Letitia
Hershel Johanon
Mr. Rudd
Hudds
Excelsior Springs
Ketchikan
United States
Beaty Couple Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary
Lloyd and Marguerite Beaty of Marshalltown marked their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday March 13 at the Don Rhee home. They wed March 14 1926 in Walnut City and now reside in Marshalltown with five children: Rhee Butler Farr Beaty. Twenty three attended the meal.
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Lloyd Beaty
Marshalltown
Don Rhee
Marguerite Brown
Shaffer
Walnut City
Teconium
Roberteen Rhee
Unionville
Kathryn Butler
Carol Farr
Sam
Dennis Beaty
Max Leffler
Charles Butler
Ray Farr
Jack Beaty
Margie Arnold
Ottumwa
Birdie Main
Irene Fowler
Osa Brown
Moravia
Mike Ahee
Rick Ahee
Open House for Appanoose Farm Bureau Office
Merri Anderson Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President will attend the Open House at 1010 E State St Centerville from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. He will be present 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. George Wilson Moravia president invites residents to visit this new facility with refreshments served. Open House committee county officers and staff will host and answer questions.
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Merri Anderson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
E. State St
Centerville
Anderson
George Wilson
Moravia
Appanoose
County Oficers
Cub Scouts Attend District Roundup at Chariton Armory
On Saturday March 28 twelve boys from Cub Scout Pack 40 attended the District Scout Roundup at the Chariton Armory. They displayed March theme material and watched district Cubs race Pinewood Derby cars. Accompanying adults were Mrs Oliver Brownlee, Mrs Donald McCloud, Mrs Kenneth Condra, Mrs J B McAlister, and Mr and Mrs John Guthrey.
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Cub Scout Pack
Chariton Armory
Oliver Brownlee
Donald McCloud
Kenneth Condra
J. B. McAlister
John Guthrey
Guy McDanels Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt Mrs Lloyd McDanel Mr and Mrs Russell Shepard Mrs Gladys Townsend and son Junior and Mr and Mrs Lyndes McDanel surprised Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel on Wednesday evening for their 50th anniversary. They shared sand wiches salad and cakes and played cards then left wishing them many more years together. All were present except Ryman and his wife of Eaton Colorado.
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Ernest Hiatts
Lloyd McDanel
Russell Shepard
Gladys Townsend
Lyndes MccDanel
Guy McDanel
Guy
Ryman
Eaton, Colo
Mrs D E Bishop Returns From Five Month Trip
Mrs D E Bishop has returned home after spending five months with her three daughters in Colorado and California.
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D. E. Bishop
Colorado
California
Flight of the Stork Headlines Multiple Newborns
Des Moines couple welcomes Julie Lynn born Monday March 28 at Mercy hospital weighing 7 pounds. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mosley. Omaha parents greet Mark David born March 23. Edith Rebecca born March 9 1966 to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ashmore of Apsheim California. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Moravia and Mr. and Mrs. John Ashmore Anaheim California. Great grandparents listed as Roy Sulser Melrose and Harvey Pavl and Ehizu Enloe of Guamwa.
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O. A. Seigler
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Julie Lynn
Andy Mosley
Floyd Rockwell
Omaha
Nebr
Mark David
Frank Woodward
Dean Ashwore
Apsheim
Calif
Edith Rebecca
Ashmore
Benty Taylor
Robert Scott
Moravia
John Ashmore
Anaheim
Roy Sulser
Melrose
Alow
Harvey Pavl J
Breet
Ehizu Enloe
Gttuamwa
Athletic Banquet Tickets On Sale For April 20 Event
The ticket committee announces tickets for the athletic banquet are now on sale at the bank Turner and Son store post office schoolhouse and the Union office. The banquet will be held on Wednesday April 20 with speaker Wayne Cooley Executive Secretary of the Girls State Athletic Union.
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Atheltic
Turner & Son
Wayne Cooley
Girls State Athletic Union
Moravia Area Church Service Schedule Update
Local churches list Sunday school times sermons and services at First Christian Grace Methodist Wesley Chapel Moravia Church of the Nazarene and Evangelical United Brethren plus reminders of Holy Week events and joint Moravia services with guest speakers and choir and youth activities.
Marine Private Penfield Graduates From Artillery School
Marine Private Thomas F. Penfield, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Penfield of Route 2 Moravia Iowa, has graduated from the field artillery school in Pendleton California. The course covers fire direction control plotting artillery coordinates maps and related training. After graduation he will join a fire direction unit with U S forces overseas. Mr and Mrs Olio Foster and Rex Foster and family attended Saturday services.
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Thomas F. Penfield
Jack Penfield
Route 2
Moravia
Iowa
Field
Schunls Battalion
Cann
Pendleton
Calif
Uns
United States
Ma Tiny Corps Combat Forces
Inerseas
National FHA Week Planned By Moravia High School
National FHA Week March 27 to April 2 will include a banquet and style show at Moravia high school on April 1. The Moravia FHA chapter, led by adviser Mrs Faye Selix, promotes nine projects on individuality health careers morals and community living with 6090,000 high school youth nationwide in FHA. Paula Cleaver is Moravia FHA chapter president, daughter of Mr and Mrs Garner Cleaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Homemakers of America
FHA
Moravia
Faye Selix
U.S. Office of Education
America Home Economics Association
Paula Cleaver
Garner Cleaver
Unionville
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Clarence Johnson
Mrs Clarence Johnson hosted the Twentieth Century Reading club meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Ira Boyer presiding. Members greeted ill peers with signed ecards after the business session. Mrs E J Strong spoke on Littlest Lady with the Biggest Heart and Mrs Rubye Cloyed discussed Let Them Go Free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Clarence Johnson
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Ira Boyer
E. J. Strong
Rubye Cloyed
Rainbow Girls Meet Monday Afternoon Moravia
Moravia Rainbow Girls met at the Masonic Temple with Judy Janssens presiding. Plans covered completing the candy sale set for Saturday April 9 to finish sales. Grand Assembly in June. A bank party planned for April with each member inviting a guest. On April 3 assemblies will attend the Methodist Church as a state remembrance of Rainbow's founding on April 6 1922 by W Mark Sexson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Moravia
Masonic Temple
Judy Janssens
Grand Assembly
Rainbow
Methodist Church
W. Mark Sexson
Paul Coffin Undergoes Appendectomy at Beeville Memorial
Paul Coffin of Tuleta Texas underwent an appendectomy at Beeville Memorial hospital Tuesday and is reported recovering satisfactorily. He is the son of Mrs. Charles Coffin of Moravia Texas. Ellen Paxston hosted the EPC club Thursday afternoon with Genevieve Morgan winning the door prize and prizes awarded to Miah Lucile Carter and egrew. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Coffin
Texas
Tuleta
Beeville Memorial Hospital
Charles Coffin
Moravia
E.t.c. Club
Ellen Paxston
EPC
Genevieve Morgan
Miah
Lucile Carter
Egrew
Local Independents to Play at Ottumwa
Moravia basketball players were to compete in an independent tournament at Ullunmae YMCA on Wednesday evening. The squad includes Chuck G. Day Taylor, Jim Morio Harringteg, Wo. Martin, and Clark Rene. They were to play Waupello Dairy the same night, with finals set against Ottumwa high setup team.
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Ottumwa Moravia
Ullunmae
Unclear text fragment from family tribute card list
Incomplete OCR reads as a personal notice of thanks to relatives and acquaintances. The line mentions several names and relations including Mrs and Ho Cusier, but the fragment lacks coherent context or complete details to determine a full event or purpose.
Democrats Name Convention Delegates in Moravia Caucus
Lee Benz was renamed chairman GE the Taylor Township Democratic party and Gladys Harsh Commit tee Woman at the caucus held at the Moravia community building Mon Delegates to the county convention are Claude Hawk Ivan Harsh Delmar Dowd Wm C Benz and Ralph Spencer Alternates are Tressa Hawk Gladys Harsh Winifred Schrodt Cecil Schrodt and Lee Benz The county convention will be held at Centerville May 6 State convention will be at Des Moines June 10 and 14 Primary election is September 6
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Lee Benz
Taylor Township
Democratic Party
Gladys Harsh
Moravia
Claude Hawk
Ivan Harsh
Delmar Dowd
Wm. C. Benz
Ralph Spencer
Tressa Hawk
Winifred Schrodt
Cecil Schrodt
Centerville
Des Moines
ISU Pays Large County Tax Bill
A check for 76701.48 was given to Apanoose County Treasurer by A. L. Warner of Iowa Southern Utilities. The payment is the first half of 153402.96 in local property taxes for this year. Warner notes 1965 taxes were 5,083,623 and that taxes span 21.5 cents of revenue, plus per residential customer charges, with comments on tax burden and line-mile costs.
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Appanoose
A. L. Warner
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Iowa Southern
Warner
Towa Southern
Rebekahs Plan Egg Roast April 12
Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting with Mrs. Paul Cridlebaugh presiding. A poem on Schiyer Colfax was read by Clara Irelan, and Mrs. Frank Wilson led the re obligat ion ceremony. An egg roast is planned for April 12 at the next meeting. members were asked to bring eggs. Refreshments of strawberry pie and coffee were served at Robinson cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cridlebaugh
Noble Grand
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Schiyer Colfax
Clara Irelan
Frank Wilson
Robinson Cafe
Cub Scouts Award Wolf Badges at Legion Home
Cub Scout Pack 40 met at the Legion Home on a Wednesday in March for their monthly gathering. Boys wore armor, carried shields and weapons, and some rode handmade steeds. James Spencer and Gary McCloud joined as Bobcats, while Eddy Simpson and John Guthrey Jr earned Wolf badges. Den One and Den Two staged knight themed skits, followed by a tournament and refreshments with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Round Table
Cub Scout Pack 40
Legion Home
James Spencer
Gary McCloud
Sir Bobcat
Dick Johnson
Sir Wolf
Eddy Simpson
John Guthrey, Jr
den One
Knights For Hire
den Two
Bake and Food Sale By American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a bake and food sale at the Walter Upholstery shop in Belursy day on April 2 with selling starting at 9:00 a.m.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Walter
Belursy Day
Union Services At Nazarene Church
Morning noon day services will be held next week during Holy Week at Moravia Church of the Nazarene Monday through Thursday from 12 30 to 12 55 p m sponsored by the Moravia Ministerial Assn Good Friday services will be at the Moravia Methodist church with four speakers April 4 Judas The False Friend Rev E J Strong April 5 Pilate The Coward Rev J A Ogden April 6 Herod That Fox Rev Louis Schaffner April 7 Simon Peter The Overconfident One Rev Elton Coleman Good Friday April 8 2 00 p m at the Methodist church with Dr J Sutherland Logan president of Vennard College speaker on Christ Still Speaks Today local ministers leading worship special music by cooperating churches. Mrs E J Strong pianist and Mrs Florence Weathers organist. Offerings go to local ministerial association. Easter Sunrise service by community youth at the Methodist church this year at 5 45 a m with breakfast in Evangelical United Brethren church at 7 00 a m after the service.
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Union
Nazarene
Moravia
Methodist Church
W.S.W.S
Margaret Callen
Mabel Coulson
Herod
That Fox
Louis Schaffner
Simon Peter
Elton Coleman
J. Sutherland Logan
Vennard College
Christ
E. J. Strong
Florence Weathers
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Meeting Held Monday Evening at High School
SCA meeting occurred Monday evening in the high school building. Eighth grade parents led by the most attendance nant. Fifteen teachers attended. Eighth grade girls sang American Our Heritage and He directed by Mrs. Barber. A science demonstration by Mr Hastefler and Wayne Tisue. Speech therapist Mr James Cobb gave an informative talk. Next meeting planned at the grade school. junior band will perform and a skit by Mr Pugh and Mr Guthrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCA
Barber
Hastefler
Wayne Tisue
James Cobb
Pugh
Mr. Guthrey
Mrs Charles Lovell Dies in Savannah Georgia
Mrs Charles C Lovell 37 of Savannah Ga died March 18 after a lingering illness Funeral services were held March 21 She was daughter in law of Clifford and Mrs Lovell of Galesburg Ill She leaves husband and two daughters Sally and Charlene Clifford Lovells visited Savannah with their son and family Charles Lovell is nephew of Mrs Charles Coffin and cousin of Kenneth Gladfelder Moravia counts as local connection
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Charles C. Lovell
Savannah
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Ill
Sally
Charlene
Clifford Lovells
Charles Lovell
Charles Coffin
Kenneth Gladfelder
Moravia
Bishop Thomas III Hospitalized in Des Moines Iowa
Bishop James S. Thomas of the Methodist church lies seriously ill in Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines. Special prayers are requested for his recovery by Dr Glenn Parrott Ottumwa chairman of the Cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Thomas III
Des Moines Hospital
James S. Thomas
Methodist Church
Lowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Glenn Parrott
Taylor Aid Sets Regular Meeting With Joan Peilibone
Taylor Aid will meet with Joan Peilibone for a routine Friday gathering on April 1 to discuss ongoing matters and coordinate next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Joan Peilibone
Fnday
Band Mothers Club Meeting at High School
Band Mothers club will meet April 6 at 2 45 PM in the high school. Plans to be completed for the Band Bouquet and election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Fic
Belguet
Mrs Phrane Turner to Observe 100th Birthday Sunday
Mrs Phrane Turner, a longtime Moravia area resident now at Golden Age Manor in Centerville, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sunday April 3. Born April 2, 1808, she moved with her husband to Nebraska then farmed near Moravia before later years in Centerville. Her daughter Iva died in 1963, and Mrs Turner has been in nursing care for several years, with Moravia Methodist WSCS planning a birthday program and cake at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrane Turner
Phrane Turners
Golden Age
Centerville
Iva
Rs. Turner
Turner
Nebraska
Moray
Francis Turtler
Moravia
Albert
Orlando
Kya
and Wise
WSCS
Moravia Methodist Church
Wlang
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Memoriam
Lloyd Beatys
Guy McDanels
Flight
Stork
First Christian Church
Lois Fowler
Aid
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Church of the Nazarene
Frack. Woodward
NYFS
J. A. Ogden
Carl Tisue
Iconium Methodist Church
Wayne Thompson
MYF
Olio Foster
Rex Foster
Helen
ISU
Rebekahs
CUB
Nazarene Church
Savanah, Georgia
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