Music Awards Given Tuesday At Cooperative Band Dinner
About 200 persons attended the annual cooperative band dinner hosted by Band Mothers to honor the year’s music achievements. Letter and hand letter awards were presented by Mr Burghoffer and Katheryn Burghoffer to seniors Jay Clayworth Albert Turner Martha Rouse Donald West Janet Harrington Nellie Argo Carolyn VerSteegh and others including Martie Van Dorin Jeanne Turner Linda Whitehead Jim Rowley Bever Strunk Aleta Johnson Becky J. Gles club members also received awards. A concert by the band and junior band is set for Wednesday May 16 at 7 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sched
Mr. Burghoffer
Katheryn Burghoffer
Jay ‘Clayworth
Albert “Turner
Martha Rousé
Donald West
Janet Harrington
Nellie Argo
Carolyn VerSteegh
Martie
Mora Moravia Band Mothers Elect New President
The Mora Moravia band mothers club met on May 2 at the new Moravia Community school. Officers elected: President Juanita Dooley, Vice President Faye Luse, Secretary-Treasurer Wanda Murdy, Reporter Boris Boblenz. Plans were set for food service for 1200 contestants May 5 and a bake sale May 8. Members agreed to summer meetings after Saturday concerts. Two-dollar graduation gifts approved for seniors.
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Moravia
Boris Boblenz
West
Bananet
Pele
Girla Glee Club
Fenton
Andy Mosley
Roy Argo
Paul Cridhebaugh
Leona Burger
Band Mothers net about $300 from Saturday contest
The Moravia Band Mothers club raised over $600 from refreshments and lunch at the music contest Saturday. Net proceeds totaled about $300.
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Band Mothers
Moravia
Ready Made Family comes to Moravia High May 17
Moravia Community school Thesbian club presents the spring farce Ready Made Family in three acts at 8 pm May 17 in the high school gymnasium. Lead Martha Rouse plays Agnes Martyn with Jay Clayworth as Henery Turner, plus a cast of family and neighbors in humorous schemes to meet the new fiancé.
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Thespian Club of
Moravia Community School
Nancy Min
Lydia Martyn
Ver Steegh
Nellie Argo
Sammy
Larry Mullins
Bega
Janet Nicodemus
Gardner
Clarence Ballanger
Agneg
Henery Eee
Martyn
Fewery Turner
High School
Religious services and schedules at local churches
The list outlines Sunday school times morning worship and evening events at multiple churches Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel, Moravia and Fairview with sermons titled A Mothers Task and meetings for commission members and Bible school teachers.
Evangelical United Brethren Church Event Notices
Pastor J A Ogden announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Special music and Mother's Day message. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. W S W S meets Friday May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Mrs E VanDorin to present lesson. Ladies Aid all day meeting May 16. Bible study and prayer Wednesday evening. Missionary Stanton Jamess to speak May 27 28 29 at Moravia E U B Church.
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Evangelical United Brethren’ Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
W.S.W.S
Ethel VanDorin
Ladies Aid
Stanton Jamess
Philippines
Japan
Sierra Leone
Moravia
Vacation Bible School Teachers Plan Meeting
Vacation Bible school teachers will hold a meeting on Monday May 14 at 2 00 p m at the Methodist church to plan for the Bible school running from May 28 to June 8 at the church.
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Methodist Church
Perry Family Moves to Remodeled North Street Home
Mr and Mrs Gary Perry and their children moved last week to a newly remodeled home on North Street in the town's east part. The house, moved from the country, now includes a utility room and bath along the north side. They previously resided in the Mrs John Tadlock house on East Street.
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Gary Perry
North Street
John Tadlock
East Treet
Moravia Seniors Enter Graduation Activities Next Week
Moravia High and eighth grade activities fill the week ahead. Baccalaureate Sunday at 8:00 PM at the Methodist Church features Rev. Donald Plum of Albia. Commencement chapel Tuesday follows with class awards and a one act play by students. Commencement exercises Friday evening at the high school auditorium will feature Dr. George E. LaMoré Jr. as speaker. salutatory by Martha Rouge and valedictory by Stephen Tar ell.
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Methodist Church
Donald Plum
Albia
Martha Rouse
Nancy Tomiin
Ste
Phen ‘Arbell
Larry Vickroy
Janet Harrington
Igh School
George E. LaMoré, Jr
Iowa Wesleyan College
Martha Rouge
Stephen Tarell
Grace Methodist Church Commencement and Graduation Program
Sunday Evening May 13 at 8:00 with processional invocation and special music at Grace Methodist Church. The program includes sermon Sedatives of Sol, hymn 144, benediction, and recessional. May 15 high school auditorium features keynote VerSteegh, songs Now Is the Hour, graduation items, class president Martha Rouse, Pearl Black, Whitenack, and student performances. Awards, speeches, and benediction conclude with Graduation Day solo Judy Woodward and final benediction by Jerry Boblenz.
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Weldon Whitenack
Pearl Black
Tmvocation
Cecsesssie Secctsseesotenseer
Carolyn VerSteegh
Manas
Key of Knowledge
Martha Rouseenior
Pearl Blackeldon
Albert Turner
Jay Clayworth
Martha Rouse
Nancy Tomlin
Stéphen Tarbell
Larry Vickrey
Janet Harrington
Judy Woodward
Jerry ‘Boblenz
Moravia Boys Baseball Reach Sectional Final at Blakesburg
Moravia high school baseball, with a 14 2 win over Fremont and a no-hit pitcher Bob Burns, advances to the sectional final at Blakesburg against Blakesburg Thursday weather permitting. If victorious, they would head to the district tournament at Stockport to meet the Olds winner, then sub state and state finals are hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Higt’s
Baestit
Blakesburg
Centerville Junior College
Fremont
Ottumwa Walsh
Bob Burns
Ottumwa
Ronnie Woodward
Jim Rowley
MHS
Stockport
Mrs Jim Kearney Honored At Layette Shower
A layette shower was held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Marvin Gardner for Mrs. James Kearney of Des Moines. After games the honoree opened and displayed her many lovely gifts. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. Gardner Mrs. Cridlebaugh and Mrs. Pfannebecker. guests came from Centerville Mystic Lovilia Albia and Moravia.
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Marvin Gardner
James Kearney
Des Moines
Gardner
Paul Cridlebaugh
Larry Pfannebecker
Centerville
Mystic
Lovilia
Albia
Moravia
Local Notes Report Hospital Returns and Visits
T Van Dorn, once a Bloomfield hospital patient, came home Wednesday May 2 after admission at Monrose county hospital Albia for observation and treatment. Mrs Melissa Felton learned Tuesday her sister in McCook Nebr underwent surgery in Omaha Nebr and is recovering well. Mrs Merle Smith visited her daughter Judith during Phi Gamma Nu Mothers Day Tea at the University of Iowa Iowa City on Saturday May 8. Miss Opal Callen of Centerville sentiea to Mrs Mina Dowd Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. van Dorn
Bloomfield Hospital
Monrose County Hospital
Albia
Melissa Felton
Bob Felton
McCook
Nebr
Omaha
Merle Smith
Judith
Phi Gamma
Kindergarten Round-Up Planned At Elementary School
On Friday May 31 at 1 00 pm the kindergarten round up will be held at the elementary school. Parents are invited to bring eligible children five years or older by October 15 under Iowa law. Bring personal records immunizations birth certificates and note diseases. Teachers urge full attendance for start.
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Iowa
S C A to Elect Officers at May Meeting
The May meeting of the S C A will be held Monday evening May lath with special music by the high school department. Mr. Sheldon and seniors report on a trip to the Olarks. Miss Neva Miller of Vennard College will speak on Mental Health. Election of officers will be held.
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S.C.A
Sheldon
Olarks
Neva Miller
Vennard College
University Park
Iowa
CHURON DINNER BY EU.B. LADIES AID SET FOR MAY 16
The E U B Ladies Aid will serve a dinner on Wednesday May 16 featuring beef patties scalloped potatoes creamed peas cottage cheese cabbage salad hot rolls jelly pie and coffee.
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E.U.B. Ladies Aid
Thanks for the hospital kindness at the bedside
Thank you for the cards letters flowers gifts and visits shown during my hospital stay at Ubnont Main. Your acts of kindness meant a great deal and lifted my spirits during this time.
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Ubnont Main
Thank you for flowers and cards after hospital stay
Lloyd Brown thanks everyone for the flowers cards and letters received during his stay at Monroe county hospital and after returning home.
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Monroe County Hospital
Lloyd. Brown
Engagement of Elaine Kay Curtis to Carl F Spaur
Mr and Mrs George D Curtis announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine Kay to Carl F Spaur son of Mrs Margaret Spaur and the late Lloyd Spaur of Albia. A June 16 1962 wedding date is set Elaine graduates Moravia class of 1962 Carl attends Kirksville State Teachers College Missouri.
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George D. Curtis
Near Melrose
Elaine Kay
Carl F. Spaur
Margaret Spaur
Lloyd Spaur
Albia
Elaine
Moravia
Carl
Kirksville State Teachers College
Missouri
Moravia Survives Storm With 1.3 Inch Rainfall
Moravia escaped serious damage from a late Monday night storm that swept across the state. High winds felled a maple limb on a street near the George Winsled home and tore some electrical lines, fixed by midnight. Rainfall measured 1.3 inches, with light rain continuing Wednesday morning.
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Moravia
George Winsled
Kenneth Freees Buy Max McDonough Home
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free have purchased the Max McDonough property near the square and will take possession about August 1 They sold their farm three miles northeast of town to Wayne Clarks who live nearby and will take possession of the farm ground now with the house to be theirs around August 1
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Kenneth Free
Max McDonough
Free
Wayne Clarks
Clarks
Moravia Cancer Fund Drive Totals Near $149
Mrs. Jay Oehler reports about 148.79 dollars collected for the Moravia Cancer Fund drive. The note thanks all contributors and the solicitors for their support and effort.
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Delbert Calhoun
Chariton Township
Lester Cochran
V. C. Easter
Harley Tisue
Edward McCord
Fred Christy
Calhoun
Jay Oehler
Moravia
Earl Arnold Enlists for Army Service at Fort Leonard Wood
Earl Arnold son of Mr and Mrs Earl Arnold enlisted in the army for three years. He left April 19 for basic training and is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Address: Pvt E-1 Earl Arnold Co A 2nd Bn 2nd T R B Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
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Earl Arnold
Fort Leonard Wood
T.R
Missouri
Ogden Reappointed Pastor at Moravia E U B Church
Rev J A Ogden was reappointed pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren church in Moravia at the May 14 annual conference at Salem E U B church in Cedar Rapids. He begins his second year as pastor this Sunday as Rev Ogden and his wife operate the parsonage with their daughter Eunie attending Centerville Junior College. Rev L B Deedrick is also reap pointed conference evangelist and will continue his duties and reside with his family in Moravia.
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J. A. Ogden
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Moravia
Salem E. U. B. Church
Cedar Rapids
Ogden
Eunie
Centerville Junior College
L. B. Deedrick
Services Monday for Harvey N Main
Harvey N Main died May 5 1962 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville aged 78. He married Alta Mc Cloud on February 15 1905 and farmed near Moravia and Centerville before retiring to Centerville. Survived by wife two brothers a sister and many relatives. Funeral Monday at Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev J A Ogden. Burial Moravia Cemetery.
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Harvey N. Main
Charles
Sarah Jane (Jones) Main
Moravia
Monroe County
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Alta M. McCloud
United Brethren Church
Talbot
Alta
Gus
Charles Main
Kansas City
Missouri
Ray McCloud
Hellen
Mr. Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Hareld Mason
Forrest Main
Old Rugged Cross
Precious Lord
Lars VanZante
Turner Funeral Home
District meeting for Future Teachers Association held at West Liberty
Superintendent A R Fenton Mrs Gail Tuttle Rosemary Horn and Martha Sinclair attended a district meeting in West Liberty Tuesday to plan the Future Teachers Association activities for the southeast district in the coming year.
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A. R. Fenton
Gail Tuttle
Rosemary Horn
Martha Sinclair
Future Teachers Association
West Liberty
Water Ordinance Published in Union Town News
The town publishes a water ordinance detailing operation regulations and connection stipulations. A new outside pit meter rule places full cost and servicing responsibility on the property owner. The measure lists rates, payment terms, and notes special assessments of 210 per improved lot and 25 per vacant lot, with payable differences if vacant lots are developed.
Shirley Townsend Rites Tuesday
Shirley Townsend died near Bloomfield May 5 1962 at age 64 after farming as a Moravia resident. He married Gladys McDanel in 1922 and had four children Pauline Coop Charline Weldon Shirley Jr Thomas LeRoy plus seven grandchildren. Funeral services May 8 at 2 pm at Turner funeral home with Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating burial at Hillcrest cemetery
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Shirley W. Townsend
Thomas
Ida (Perdew) ‘Townsend
Monroe County
Bloomfield
Gladys .McDanel
Pauline Coop
Charline Weldon
Harvey
Shirley Jr
Thomas LeRoy
Scart
Deter
Booster Club Plans Fall Festival Tonight
Regular Booster Club meeting is tonight at the Legion hall. Dinner at 6 45 followed by a business session planning the Fall Festival. All interested in the festival are invited.
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Booster Club
Legion Hall
Hospital Auxiliary Annual Luncheon Scheduled
The Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary will meet on Monday May 14 for its annual luncheon at 1 00 PM in the hospital dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary
Community Helps Moravia Farmer After Surgery
Neighbors plowed 55 acres and planted 30 acres for Lloyd Brown after his Monroe County hospital surgery. Women provided noon meals. many locals assisted with planting and field work. The note expresses gratitude to all who helped with plowing disking harrowing and bean planting and for the food and dinner prepared.
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Moravia
Lloyd Brown
Monroe County
Lieyd Brown
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Music Awards
Mrs. Dooley
Ee Mina Dowd
Delmar
Qua Miller
Mrs
Paul Miller
Monroe
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon’ Whitendck
Fairview
Lee ‘Benz
Wesley Chapel
Howard Guenther
Richard Tubaugh
Gary Perrys
Jim Kearney
Layette
Register
Churon
Kenneth Frees
E.U.B
A.B. Ladies Aid
The
Legion Auxiliary
H. N. Main
G. P
Chas
A. R. Main
Shirley Townsend
Hospital
Clarence Whitehead
Clarence, Hines
Raymond Perry
Dick Hellyer
Clark Hellyer
George Brozovich
Dick Brown
Russell Brown
Robert Potts
Dan Mihalovich
Ronnie van Zante
Jennie Jennings
Vic Mihalovich
Clarabelle Mosley
Ruth McCord
Dorothy Calhoun
Grace
Whitehead, Clara Brown, Theresa Brown and
Brad
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