F H A Banquet Cinderella Ball Featured Fashion Show
The annual F H A Banquet on Friday April 28 drew over 150 guests with a Cinderella Ball theme. Tables featured miniature princess dolls and silver slippers. Highlights included a style show, performances by the girls sextet and soloists, guest Venezuelan students, and awards for Joyann Vincent Linda Gardner Rosemary Phillips and Disney Elneade. Carson Mericle named F H A King. Reported by Judy VanDorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Ver Steegh
Forrest
Virginia Burger
Nancy Benz
Norma Gladfelder
Joyann Vincent
Linda Gardner
Rosemary Phillips
Disney Elneade
Marion Heckman
Centerville
Rowena Albright
Moulton-Udell
Sharon O'Conner
Annual County Fair Planned for August
Doyle Hampton announces the county fair dates for August with focus on 4H and FFA exhibits. Open class entries for crops fruits vegetables canning textiles and flowers. The event runs August 2 to 5 with livestock judging ongoing and a rodeo on August 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Hampton
Fair Board
JayCees
aN Flight of the Stork aN Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Ronald Tomlin of San Pedro California welcome a son born April 23 at Torrence Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces named Scott Tracy Mrs Tomlin formerly Mary Ellen Condra has a daughter Julie The grandparents are Kenneth Condra Curtis Tomlin Great grandparents Wm Tomlin Guy McCannon Walter Harper Robert Lehman and Perry Moravia Moravia Des Moines reunion and the little daughter Barbara Joanne weighs 5 pounds 6 ounces born the same day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Tomlin
San Pedro
Calif
Torrence Memorial Hospital
Scott Tracy
Tomlin
Mary Ellen Condra
Julie
Kenneth Condra
Curtis Tomlin
Wm. Tomlin
Moravia
Guy McCawnon
Numa
Walter Harper
Unionville
Robert Lehman
Marshall Perry
Ralph Lehman
Des Moines
Barbara Joanne
Mrs Hugh McFatridge Returns From California Visit
Mrs Hugh McFatridge came back Tuesday from a six weeks visit with her mother Mrs Elvin Bickford in Colion California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McFatridge
Elvin Bickford
Colion, Culif
Clean Up Day Set for Moravia Monday
Moravia declares an annual clean up day for Monday. Residents must place cans and rubbish in non returnable containers along street edges in clear view. The town truck will collect and haul waste to the town dump, with no brush or ashes accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Demonstration Plots At Moravia High School Ground
A joint agricultural demonstration will be conducted at Moravia High School grounds with Monroe and Appanoose counties sharing duties. Resources come from Extension Services, Moravia vocational agriculture, Moravia Farm Service, Centerville’s Agriculture Service Company, Funk Bros corn, and more. Plots show varied corn rates, fertilization, weed control and a novelty “eye-arresting” feature with diverse corn types. Markers will track development along Highway 60 east of Moravia, with tours planned and fall yield data collected for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Monroe
Appanoose
Vocational Agriculture Department of Moravia
Moravia Farm Service
Agriculture Service Company of
Centerville
Funk Bros., Corn Company
Slimmons O.P
Jala Valley
Highway 60
Mrs Campbell Librarian Honored at Cincinnati Meeting
Mrs Cecil Coulson Sindergarten teacher organized for Mrs Inez Campbell high school librarian to be honored at the April Council of Teachers meeting in Cincinnati. Campbell retiring after twenty five years with ten in the local school. Karl Tuttle spoke. Campbell received certificate and corsage for long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Coulson
Sindergarten
Inez Campbell
Tae
Council of Teachers At
Cincinnati
Campbell
Centerville
Johnson
Karl Tuttle
Fachtescher
Moravia Class of 1918 Plans Memorial Day Reunion
The Moravia high school class of 1918 plans a Memorial Day reunion at Moravia park with a rain contingency at Forrest Main home. A noon potluck dinner is planned and residents with Ernest Purvis or Donna Norton addresses are asked to forward information to Forrest Main.
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Moravia
Moravia Park
Forrest Main
Ernest Purvis
Donna Norton
Miss Steffen Weds Frank R. Jordan at St Marys
Miss Margaret Steffen became the bride of Frank R. Jordan at St Mary church rectory with Msgr Cullinan officiating. Attendants were Joan Johnston and Robert M Paulfine. The couple will reside in Ottumwa after a southern wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Steffen
Frank R. Jordan
St. Mary Church
W. E. Cullinan
Joan Johnston
Robert M. Paulfine
William H. Steffen
Moravia
Moravia High School
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Jordan
N. Court
Mr. Jordan
Ottumwa High School
State University of Iowa
Iowa Southern Utilities
Ottumwa
Mrs Coltrain Admitted To St Joseph Hospital
Mrs Maude Coltrain was taken ill Wednesday morning and admitted to St Joseph hospital in Centerville for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Coltrain
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Birthday Gratitude Note From Mrs. Eva Hiatt
Mrs Eva Hiatt thanks friends for cards gifts phone calls and home visits on her birthday expressing appreciation for the thoughtful gestures and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Hiatt
Rev Richardson to New Charge
Word from the District Superintendent confirms Rev. F A Richardson, pastor of the local E U B church, will be transferred. He has served three years. Conference activities at Cedar Falls this week will decide his successor, with Richardson and Wendell Murdy attending as local delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B
F. A. Richardson
Cedar Falls
Richardson
Wendell Murdy
Moravia Garden Club April Meeting Highlights
The Moravia Garden Club met at Mrs. Howard Smith home with Mrs. F E Wheeler as hostess. Mrs. Gerald Morgan presided as president and Mrs. Warren DuVall led the plant sale plans for April 29 at the Legion home. The club will landscape the high school grounds with aid from members Zell Callen John Veach B F White head Dan Mihalovich Larry Dayton and FFA boys plus John Laws caretaker. An article Birds Our Important Friends was read and discussed. May baskets were prepared and distributed to shut ins. Jonquils were arranged by Mrs. DuVall. Twenty members attended refreshments by the hostesses. An executive meeting preceded the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Howard Smith
F. E. Wheeler
Gerald Morgan
Warren DuVall
Legion Home
Zell Callen
John Veach
B. F. Whitehead
Dan Mihalovich
Larry Dayton
FFA
John Laws
Callen
Morgan
Appanoose Methodist Meet and Youth Rally Planned
The Appanoose Methodist Group will hold a Ministry Council gathering at Jerome Methodist Church Friday at 7:30 pm with the theme Christian Stewardship and a showing of The Lord's Acre. Rev Weldon Whitenack reports on the National Convocation on Christian Social Concerns in Washington. A West Central Sub-District Youth Fellowship rally and officer installation are set for Molton Methodist Church Sunday at 2:30 pm with registration, group singing, and a 25 cent fee. Officers to be installed include Susan Smart, Jerry Roblenz, Janet Harrington, Ted Redding, Danny Moulton, Janie Wade, Nancy Tomlin, and Barbara Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose Methodist
Ministry Council
Je ‘Rome
the Lord's Acre
Weldon Whitenack
Washington, D.C
All Methodists
Commission On Christian Stewardship and Finance
West Central
Moulton Methodist Church
Unionville Myf
Banks Doggett
Moulton Myf
Susan Smart
Jerry Roblenz
Janet Harrington
Ted Redding
Danny Moulton
Janie Wade
Nancy Tomlin
Barbara Robinson
Lorraine Johnson Auditions for National Guild Honors
Lorraine Johnson performed in a Des Moines piano audition for the National Guild of Piano Teachers. She earned a district membership certificate in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians and has studied for three years with Mrs. Ernest West. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Her schel Johnson, a Moravia seventh grader, accompanied by her mother and Mrs. West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Johnson
National Guild of Piano Teachers
Des Moines
National Fraternity of Student Musicians
Ernest West
Herschel Johnson
Moravia
West
Johnson
Mo, Tavia Eastern Stars Meeting at Masonic Temple
The Mo, Tavia Eastern Stars hold a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening May 9 at 8 00. A friendship program with guest chapters will assist and members are urged to attend. Officers are asked to bring homemade cookies. Mrs Ruby Lung W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavia
Masonic Temple
Alend
Ruby Lung
W.M
Miller Baptist Church Sunday Service Schedule
Church notices list Miller Baptist Church and Church of the Nazarene service times. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Rev Deedrick to speak with a scene o felt picture. Nazarene pastor H LaVern Smith. Youth services and evening evangelistic singspiration at 7:30 p.m. Hour of Prayer Wednesday evening. Choir practice 7:30-9:30.
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Miller Baptist Church
Deedrick
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Swinday
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
Pastor Rev F A Richardson leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m Church School for all ages Morning worship at 11 00 a m with the sermon Christ With Us The Lovilla U B church hosts the district Spring Youth Rally at 2 00 p m No evening service here Bible school staff meeting Tuesday Vacation Bible school prep Wednesday quilting at the church 7 00 p m Family night 8 00 p m Choir practice Friday 12 8 00 p m May Fellowship Union Service by W S W S All evening services move to 8 00 p m in May June July and August
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Schoal
Apbig
Lovilla 5
U.B
Methodist Church
W.S.W.S
Grace Methodist Church and Moravia Schedule Summary
Local church notices list Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel details including Sunday school at 9:00 and morning worship at 10:10, subdistrict MYF rallies at 2:30, evening services in Moravia, and Thursday missionary program by Rev John McCallum of Argentina with slides. Choir rehearsal at 7:00 Monday and senior MYF at 7:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon
Fairvinw Lee Benz
Public Enemy
Moulton
Moravia
John McCallum
Argentina
Wesley Chapel
Howard Guenther
Richard Tublugh
Peermee
Century Club meets with Mrs Lee Tadlock
The Twentieth Century club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Lee Tadlock's home with 12 members. Roll call cited Origin of American Customs, and Mrs Nellie Williams reviewed No Marriage in Heaven by Grace Niel Fletcher. The meeting closed with a plant and bulb exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Lee Tadlock
Nellie Williams
Grace Niel Fletcher
Local Easter Seal Drive Receives $103
A total of $103.50 has been donated to the 1961 Easter Seal Campaign in Moravia and Taylor Township. Mrs. Larry Brooks, local Easter Seal Chairman, thanks residents for contributing to crippled children’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Taylor Township
Larry Brooks
Brooks
Fosters Dry Goods Anniversary Winners Listed
Winners at the Fosters Dry Goods store anniversary observance Saturday evening were first Gladys Harsh, second Birdie Main, and third Roy Matherly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosters Dry Goods
Gladys Harsh
Birdie Main
Roy Matherly
Visitation Week At Moravia Elementary School
Visitation week at Moravia elementary featured kindergarten through fifth grade students leaving regular classes for ten minute visits with teachers to improve parent student teacher relations. Over 75 percent of parents attended, with some grades at full participation. Kindergarten pre-registration day followed with 27 visiting families and expected 36 to 40 entrants next fall. Instructors are Mrs. Otha Lee Martin and Mrs. Marjorie Coulson, with S.C.A. volunteers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Lee Martin
Marjorie Coulson
S.C.A
Moravia High School Spring Concert May 8
The music department presents a spring concert at the high school auditorium Monday evening May 8 at 7 30 featuring Moravia s No 1 band and girls chorus plus the grade vocal department and junior band The junior high girls drill team also performs An admission charge helps defray music department expenses.
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Moravia
Miss Rinehart Appointed Homemaking Teacher at Colfax High
Arlene Rinehart has contracted to teach Vocational Homemaking at Colfax High for the coming term. She was elected to return as homemaking instructor but chose Colfax for a higher salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Rinehart
Colfax High School
Colfax
Festival Meeting At Booster Next Week
A Fall Festival planning session will be conducted during the Moravia Booster Club May meeting. The gathering on Thursday evening May 11 will be at the Legion hall to discuss plans for the upcoming fall celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster
Moravia Booster Club
Legion Hall
Fred Hiatt Suffered Stroke Sunday at Home
Fred Hiatt suffered a stroke at his home Sunday evening and was taken to Monroe County Hospital in Albia where he remains seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hiatt
Monroe County
Albia
Parsons College Dean to Keynote May 17 Commencement
The public is invited to the high school events including baccalaureate at Evangelical United Brethren church May 14 and a commencement chapel May 15. Dr. Charles Slocn, Dean of Parsons College Fairfield, will speak at the May 17 commencement in the high school auditorium where 44 seniors will receive diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Burton
Donald Plum
Eymasium
Charles Slocn
Parsons College
Fairfield
Dean Sloca
Parsons
Mid-West
Rutgers University
Cornell
Air Force
Mediterranean
Germany
Milani
Appanoose County Board of Review Opens Session
The Appanoose County Board of Assesment and Review meets in Centerville electing Howard Evans chair with A C Easter and Jess Terrance as members. They face a difficult task to adjust real estate assessments for equalization across townships amid reorganized school districts and higher school taxes. Real estate values will largely remain set for the next four taxing years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Centerville
Howard Evans
A. C. Easter
Moravia
Jess Terrance
Udell
Board of Review
Get Together at Lloyd McDanel Home
A Sunday dinner gathering at the Lloyd McDanel residence included Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Townsend and sons, Bloomfield. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Coop and family. Lyndon McDanel of Centerville. Russell Shepard of Mystic. John Marlin Jr. and family. LaVern McDanel and son of Alicin. Homer Weldon and Marilyn of Harvey. Bud McDanel and family. Kathryn Casale of Anaheim California. Almont Main and Mrs. Ben Tharp visited Albia Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McDanel
Shirley Townsend
Dwight Coop
Bloomfield
Lyndon McDanel
Centerville
Russell Shepard
Mystic
John Marlin Jr
LaVern McDanel
Alicin
Homer Weldon
Marilyn
Harvey
Bud McDanel
Kathryn Casale
Anaheim
Calif
Shower Honors Miss Carolyn Johnson
A group of relatives and friends gathered at the Methodist church parlors Monday night for a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Carolyn Johnson. The room featured deep pink and white decorations and gifts were displayed after a short program. The bride-to-be will marry Jerold Luse in an event slated for May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Johnson
Jack Firkins
Suzanne Stuber
Miss Johnson
Jerold Luse
Missionaries at Grace Church Tonight
The Reverend and Mrs. John McCallum, missionaries to Argentina, present work of missionaries to a joint meeting of Fairview Wesley Chapel and Moravia Methodists at 8 PM. Mr McCallum speaks and shows slides in Grace Methodist church basement. Community invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCallum
Argentina
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Moravia
McCallum
Grace Methodist Church
Ward Kelley Wedding At Local E U B Church
Miss Nancy Ward and Dennis Kelley wed at the Evangelical United Brethren church. The 2 PM ceremony was officiated by Rev. F A Richardson before 70 guests. Attendants included Mrs Dale Cox and Dale Cox as best man. A church reception followed with a three tiered cake and lavender accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Nancy Ward
Dennis Kelley
F. A. Richardson
Burdette Ward
Moravia
John Kelley
Unionville
Norma Gladfelder
Janet Harrington
Dale Cox
Joe Stufflebeam
Des Moines
Tom Pettibone
Janie Ward
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Sharon Walter
Zolanda Lopez
Carmen Alicia Garcia
Venzuela
Richard Coltrain
F.F.A
Kenneth Coltrain
Connie Walter
Carson Mericle
Loren Walter
Judy VanDorin
Mrs. Campbell
Miss Steffen
Frank Jordan
Garden Club
Appanoose Methodist Meet
Churehes
Fosters
Rinehart
Lloyd McDanels
Mrs
Almont Main
Ben Tharp
Grace Church
Linda Ward
Carale
Robinson
Lwowo
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