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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
4
Moravia’s high school band earned a first rating at the State Contest in Keosauqua on Saturday May 3 under director George Burghoffer. They performed The Golden Eagle Concert march and King John Tone Poem, with eleven bands in Class C.
Starting Saturday noon and lasting until late Sunday afternoon the Moravia area received about three inches of rain. Creeks ran briskly and the Chariton River rose to bank full but remained within its banks.
Sixteen members of the Intermediate Sunday school class of the Methodist church enjoyed a hike and a picnic hosted by teacher John Wilson. They met at Moravia Farm Service Co. hiked to Frank Wilson farm, played softball, ate hot dogs and trimmings, then returned by car. Attendees included Joyce Walter Linda Gardner Nancy Tomlin Ronnie Woodward Jim Smith Jimmy Ellison Steven Tscherter Lawrence Walker Lorraine Walker Diana Kinsade Donna Tomlin Connie Walter Patty Inman Terry Tuttle and G. E. Luge Annabelle Wilson assisted at the event.
Dayne Taylor's 15 month old fox hound Miss Delite dominated the Northeast Iowa Fox Hunters meet at Cedar Rapids, capturing the first derby female trophy, first natural carriage, and best hound in show. She previously earned a third derby female at Heart of Ozarks in Missouri, and last year racked up six first place trophies. Taylor also claimed a complete sterling silver serving set at Cedar Rapids.
Herry Arnold suffered a serious injury during the Moulton baseball warm up at Eddyville. A ball struck him below the eye in batting practice, causing a blood clot near the cheek bone. He was taken to Oskaloosa hospital for X rays to assess the damage.
Moravia high school baseball lost 5-3 to Moulton in the district tournament played at Eddyville. Moravia led with 2 runs in the first, replied with a second inning score, and added another in the second. Moulton’s Cook hit a three run homer in the third after two on base to seal the win, as Moravia collected 6 hits to Moulton’s 5.
The sub-district M. Y. F. youth groups met at Grace Methodist church Monday evening. Wayne Lindley presided as president. Karen Keller was elected president with Karen Woodward as vice president. Officers and program chairs named include Sharon Walter secretary treasurer Sue Garrett and others. Next meeting set for July 7 at Pulaski with 88 registrants from multiple towns.
Carl Burkland expresses gratitude to friends neighbors kindergarten children teachers and school faculty for cards flowers and gifts received while at home and in hospital.
Grace Methodist Church presented a baccalaureate service Sunday evening May 11 at 8:00. The program featured a processional led by Mrs. Pearl Black, opening prayer by Rev. John Grenfell, a dedication sermon by Rev. Donald Plum with music by the Girls Glee Club and selections including Nightfall from Liebestraum by Franz Liszt. Recessional and benediction followed with Mrs. Pearl Black again taking part.
Commencement exercises held Monday at 2 30 in the high school gym feature invocation by Wayne Lindley and the selection Graduation Day. Senior class members receive the Key of Knowledge as James Gillaspie accepts it. Jerry Hinote delivers the class prophecy and Shirley Walter presents awards. Class sponsors include LaVonne Oard with benediction.
The Moravia High School graduation program lists Valedictorian Linda Coulson and Salutatorian Barbara Yonge. The evening includes invocation by Rev. Lynn King, a book titled A Tiny Seed Became a Shrine, musical selections by Girls Trio and Trombone Quartet, and the presentation of diplomas by A. R. Fenton and Warren Rouse, with Gary Pfannebecker and APR Lynn King named among the board and staff.
The annual Mother-Daughter meeting is set for Friday at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Missionary Miss Vivian Olson from Africa is expected to speak about her work. Mothers and daughters are invited to a cooperative supper at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting sponsored by the church W. S. W. S. group.
The Past Matrons club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. D. E. Bishop's home with Mrs. Leonard Palmer assisting. Members socialized and signed a card for former member Mrs. Eunice Halden who is ill. Refreshments included tuna salad timbales crackers candy and coffee.
Richard A. Veach of Veach Implement Co Moravia and Des Moines area dealers toured the International Harvester truck plant in Springfield Ohio returning April 30 with 205 new trucks. The group joined dealers customers and JH officials from the Des Moines district to tour the Springfield facility where light and medium duty trucks are built. More than 200 International trucks were brought back by Iowa dealers.
Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel of Camanche Iowa welcome a son born May 5 at 2 30 am. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel with great grandparents Arista Cline U S Hiatt and M E McDanel. Mr and Mrs Richard Hawk announce a son Brian born May 5 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Max Martin and Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk with great grandparents E G Hawk and Mrs Vesta Oehler.
The Moravia high school 1958 annual is completed and available. It features a blue padded leather cover with white and silver lettering. Seniors raise the price to $2.50 due to higher production costs. contact a senior class member or the superintendent’s office to obtain a copy.
Little Rebecca King, daughter of Rev and Mrs Lynn King, pulled a pan of boiling water onto herself Friday morning at her parents home. She was treated for the burns and returned to her home.
The Jolly Dozen club members were entertained by Mrs. Mamie DuVall Thursday afternoon. Rook was played with prizes going to Clara Irelan and Mrs. Flora Jones. Mrs. Frank Lathen won the door prize. Guests included Mrs. Lathen and Mrs. John Johnson. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served.
Moravia high school senior class will depart Thursday morning for a weekend at Lake of the Ozarks. Accompanying adults are Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward Clarence Sheldon and Jean Danneman. They will stay at Kirkwood lodge in the Osage Beach area.
The town's softball season will begin next week with opening games. On Tuesday evening, Oskaloosa travels to the local team for the first game, and the local squad will travel to Oskaloosa on Friday May 16 for another contest.
A regular meeting of the Moravia Eastern Star was held Tuesday evening May 13 at 8 00. Officers Mrs Paul Dicks W M and Katherine Charity secretary announced the session and conducted the agenda.
Moravia community high school will present a spring music program Monday at 7 30 in the school house. The high school band junior band and glee club will perform with no admission charge. The band will play pieces that earned first rating at last week's state contest in Keosauqua. Directors are Mr and Mrs George Burghoffer.
Rev Lynn J King pastor of Moravia E U B church and Harold Mason leave for the annual Iowa conference of the E U B church to meet at Sharon church Cedar Rapids Bishop Baughman will lead the session which includes about 130 active ministers officers and missionaries. The conference ends Friday with an ordination service and readings of pastoral appointments for the new year.
A Sierra Leone missionary, Miss Vivian Olson of Imperial Nebraska, will speak at the FE U B Church Sunday during regular worship. An afternoon basket dinner and color slides will follow, with a Youth Rally address planned for Sunday evening in Albia.
Mrs Zell Callen was named chairman of Moravia’s cancer drive and hosted an eight o’clock breakfast Tuesday for volunteers who will canvass the town for contributions. The group includes Mrs Ira Boyer, Mrs Carl Tisue, Mrs Lester Brain, Mrs Bertha Broshar, Mrs Clair Callen, Mrs Clifford Paxston, Mrs E G Hawk, Mrs Frank Swaim, Mrs Art Fox, Miss Joyce Hiatt, and Mrs Rena Duff.
Eugene 16 Kaylee 14 and Joy Ann 12 marked seven years of perfect Sunday school attendance at BE U B Church Moravia. Children of Mr and Mrs Guy Vincent. Sister Gayla Sue 8 noted as 644 years in error in the report.
The hospital auxiliary will hold a cooperative luncheon at 1 pm on May 12 in the Monroe County Hospital dining room in Albia. Meat will be furnished. each attendee should bring a covered dish and their own table service.
Taylor Aid plans a meeting with Merte Miller scheduled for May 14. The event is detailed in the notice, indicating the two parties will discuss related matters and confirmations are expected.
Earl Clark born November 28 1884 in Unionville Iowa died May 2 1958 at Monroe County Hospital He lived in Moravia Oklahoma Englewood Lyndon and Osage City Was a 32nd degree Mason and Civil War era Army Hospital Corps veteran Married Lena Fritchler in 1907 then Odile Wilson in 1945 Two children Edmund and Elsie survived with spouse and grandchildren He will be remembered as a faithful Christian and devoted family man.
Herman Johnson 66 died May 4 1958 at home near Blakesburg after two months illness. He and Emma Lincox had three children Kenneth Erma and Ralph. Survived by wife two brothers sisters three children eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral May 7 at Turner funeral home with Rev Lynn King. burial Hillcrest cemetery.
Pvt Gary Charity completes basic at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri and will report to 1st Ord California on May 23. Ronnie Tomlin, stationed in California, assigned to USS Manatu and departing for Japan. address listed as R L Tomlin RMSA 9736541 Division USS Manatu A058 Fleet Post Office San Francisco California.
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