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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
1
Ray Rambling notes the Moravia high school Junior and Senior banquet and prom transformed the gym into a ballroom. Students dressed sharply, with many girls in new formals and styled hair. Junior mothers provided a nice dinner and a polished program. Climax of the school district question reaches the voters Tuesday.
The Rathbun dam region included in the Mora school district proposal drew support efforts as Moravia residents sought official signatures in Washington. Jewell Miller, a Moravia High School student, is praised for perfect attendance despite a 14 mile commute from Davis County. Larry Smith, son of Nazarene pastor Rev LaVern Smith, attended Baccalaureate services after months bedridden with spinal curvature. The One Fate Junior League baseball traveling trophy, last year’s Moravia winner, was displayed at the Union office for preservation.
Local notices report social visits and family gatherings. Residents including Mr and Mrs Earl Swift, Glenn Turner, Coy Swift, Carl Calhoun, Virgil Calhoun and others hosted relatives and friends over the weekend and during Sunday dinners.
James Cline son of John and Rosetta Luse Cline born August 9 1871 in Appanoose Iowa died May 7 1957 at St Joseph hospital Centerville aged 85 8 28 married May 29 1892 to Arista Cridlebaugh eight children six living Fay Cline Kalamazoo Fern McDanes Wesley Cline Lloyd Cline Vane Cline Goldie Hiatt 18 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren survived by wife six children and many relatives funeral held Friday Turner funeral home with Rev G S Bruland burial Hillcrest cemetery
The families of James Cline express sincere gratitude to neighbors, friends and relatives for their support during our loss and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Sunshine club members gathered with Mrs Eugene Tisue on a May Wednesday. Nellie Gladfelder returned from Florida while Marjorie Tisue organized nut picking and a cooperative dinner. Prizes were awarded to Lela Harrison Lucille McKern Neola Hawk and Bissie Gladfelder. a gift went to Marjorie Tisue from her mystery pal. The June 5 meeting will be hosted by Darlene Gladfelder.
Mary Lou Rinehart reports gatherings of the Rinehart family with visits at Centerville Ottumwa Newton and nearby homes. The notice lists multiple relatives and friends including Christys Lippert and Printy or Callen families in a regional social roundup. It ends with an advertisement pitch for selling sale bills via The Union.
Over 20 000 arthritic and rheumatic sufferers have taken this medicine since it hit the market. It is inexpensive and suitable for home use. For free information, send name and address to P.O. Box 826, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
The Sunday schedule lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 7:00 p.m. M F Discussion group 8:00 p.m. The Dean of Iowa Wesleyan College will speak on preparation for vocations at a church related college All are welcome Monday May 20 7:00 p.m. Choir practice at the church Wednesday May 22 8:00 p.m. Mid week prayer and Bible study
Donald Plum pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Communion at 11 00 a m followed by a flannel graph lesson on Christ The Lord led by Mrs Perry Mrs Birdie Main serves as Superintendent and organizer of activities.
Church of the Nazarene invites attendance at 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 7:00 Junior Missionary service 7:45 Evening evangelistic service Pastor H LaVern Smith and Sunday School Superintendent Frank Woodward lead the schedule Thought for the week emphasizes spending life for lasting value.
Rev Lynn J King ministers the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. Boys and Girls Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Rev Donald Jones in charge. Midweek service Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. W S W S Mother-Daughter meeting Friday May 17 with cooperative supper at 6:30 p.m. Devotions and program at 8:00 p.m. Christian Education meeting Monday May 20 at 8:00 p.m.
Junior Missionary group met Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church for their final Southeast Asia lesson. Mrs. James Wilson and Mrs. Bert Turner led the study with twenty one present. Mrs. Glen Van Dorin served cupcakes and chocolate milk. The Intermediate group met the same day with Mrs. Harold Prough in charge. Mrs. Merle Smith served cookies and cold drink.
The annual 4-H Mother-Daughter Tea gathered about two hundred girls and mothers at the Christian Service Center in Albia. Vice-president Janice Mosley presided with Judith Larson, county 4-H president, delivering the welcome. Linda Ward won senior group in the Country Girl Creed Contest, with Linda King taking junior honors. second places went to Judy Logan and Becky Whitlock.
Past Matrons club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Frances Burtons home with Mrs George Winsler assisting. The group spent the evening visiting and viewing slides from Mrs Burton in Arizona with her son Charles her brother Clair and her grandson John William and his parents. Refreshments of sandwiches pineapple bavarian salad and coffee were served.
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Families and friends of the Christian church will meet at 7 30 Wednesday at the church for a fellowship. May birthdays will be observed and Max Hiner will show pictures from a Cuba trip. Refreshments will be served after the pictures.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Remmark of Albia moved this week to the Smithburg property in the east part of town owned by Marshall Perry. Mrs Cynthia Deere is moving to apartments at the Smithburg place from the Marvin Gardner property.
The So and Sew club met at Lois Shelquist home for a program titled A Tribute to Mother and enjoyed pencil games. Lois Mason guessed the mystery box and Margaret Van Zante attended a Monroe band contest.
The Circle members enjoyed a cooperative dinner at the Keneth Johnson home after church. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Cooper with Caroline and Cecil, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson and Greg, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Ehrberg with Ronnie, Bob and Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril McDanel, Mr. and Mrs. John Van Zante, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson, Maxine and Ruth.
The Taylor Ettes 4 H club met at Mrs Max Donough home with President Sharon Argo presiding. Tody Smith Diana Judgé Ann Mihalovich Linda Davis Connie Roblenz Nancy Roblenz Nellie Argo and Janice McDonough attended. Ann Mihalovich and Judy Smith performed a skit on manners. Nellie Argo will attend camp and Judy Smith will attend convention with Sharon Argo as alternate. Nancy Roblenz is running for county 4 H officer. Mrs Clark showed films after the meeting.
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