SCA President Mrs Wilson Leads Year End Meeting
The final SCA meeting of the school year at the high school gym featured Rev Coleman’s invocation, reading of last minutes, and the 6th grade Spanish class performance led by Mrs Walters. Officers elected for next year are President Mrs Joe Wilson, Vice President Mrs Carl Tisue, Secretary Mrs DeWayne Moore, Treasurer Mrs Roy Argo, with Messrs Fred Stone Clarence Whitehead and Mrs Larry Brooks as at large members. Mr Richard Burger of Unionville Iowa spoke on American African relations, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wilson
Carl Tisue
DeWayne Moore
Roy Argo
Fred Stone
Clarence Whitehead
Larry Brooks
Richard Burger
Unionville
Iowa
Africa
Mrs Tarbell Flies to New York for TV Ad
Mrs Ivyl Tarbell was selected by New York officials to appear in a Crisco shortening television advertisement this week. An advertising agency representative for the campaign conducted tape recordings and photos of Iowa women, including Tarbell and her mother Mrs Keith Phillips, who is noted for culinary skill. Tarbell learned of her selection by telephone Tuesday, flew to New York Wednesday, and was to return at 5:30 or 8. This marked her first experience and city trip of this kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivyl Tarbell
New York
Crisco
Iowa
Tarbell
Keith Phillips
Sam
Sorority Plans Summer Socials After May Meeting
Eta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi postpones installation until September due to a member's absence. Over summer they plan four socials, monthly, with ideas discussed by Janet Massmans at Sharon O'Conner's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eta Alpha
Beta Sigma Phi
Sharon O'Conner
Mayath
Janet Massmans
Mrs Curtis Burton Returns Home From Centerville Hospital
Mrs Curtis Burton was brought to her home Sunday from St Joseph hospital in Centerville where she remained a medical patient for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Burton
Centerville Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Joe Wilson Speaks at Layman's Rally in Moravia Church
Senator Joe Wilson of Unionville delivered the keynote at the Lay Speaker's Retreat Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Moravia Methodist Church. Ben Taylor of the Fairfield Ledger presided as Richard Bentsinger and Dr. Glen Parrott spoke on Methodist Men's work and lay speaking opportunities. Local lay speakers certified included John Guthrey John Wilson John Veach and Kermit Gladfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wilson
Unionville
Moravia
Ben Taylor
Fairfield Ledger
Richard Bentsinger
Fairfield
Glen Parrott
Ottumwa
John Guthrey
John Wilson
John Veach
Kermit Gladfelder
Joseph M. Conger 89 Dies in Ottumwa
Joseph M. Conger 83 of Ottumwa died Tuesday May 14 at St. Sophia? in Ottumwa after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Ottumwa with burial. In 1948 he married Helen Dowd of Moravia, sister of Mrs. Willam Crane and the late Clarence D.B. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Adler, residents of Turner funeral home, assisted at Turner and Geyer-Lewis funeral homes in Albia, moved Wednesday to Washington. He will be employed there by a wholesale feed company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph. M. Conger
Aye Eo Ward
Ottumwa
St. Soacph
Helen Dowd
Moravia
Willam Crane
Clarence DB
Tom Adler
Turner Funeral Home
Geyer-Lewis
Albia
Washington
Feed
Highest Scholastic Honors for 1963 Graduates
Two girls received top scholastic honors for the 1963 class. Karen Warren is valedictorian with a seven semester 97.428 average and Lorraine Walker is salutatorian with a 94.00 average. Warren is National Honor Society member, active in library, daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Warren. Walker is NHS member, FHA four years, Scribbler staff four years, Thespian member two years, daughter of Leona Walker Cousins. Last semester grades pending Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Warren
Lorraine Walker
National Honor
FHA
Scribbler
Thespian Organization
Leona Walker Cousins
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Hosts District Convention
Moravia Rebekah lodge met with Miss Helen Lou Stocker presiding. Plans for district convention on Thursday May 16 were completed. Reports on roof Booster club dinner and trustees noted. Registration at 12 30 and dinner at Methodist church at 6.00 for all Rebekahs. Entertainment at 7 00 with call to order at 7 20. Memorial by Moulton Rebekahs and initiatory by Blakegburg lodge. Social hour served doughnuts nuts candy coffee for 19 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Helen Lou Stocker
Noble Grand
Rebekahs
Moulton Rebekahs
Blakegburg ‘Lodge
Lula Tillmont
Clara Kelan
Band Mothers plan summer meetings and fund drive for uniforms
The Band Mothers held a May meeting with President Mrs. T J Luse. They target 5000 to 6000 for new band uniforms, noting a current savings of 1500 and a 1.00 dues deadline of July 1. Fundraising committee names listed. Also report Mother's Day sunshine boxes for Lizzie VanDor and appreciation notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Dooley
Wanda Murdy
T. J. Luse
Doris Boblenz
Grace Kincade
Imogene Tisue
Earlene Davis
Catherine Hawk
Blanche Rowley
Virginia McDonhs
Jerry Wilson
Grace Whiteead
Dale Riegel
DeWayne ,Sinclair
Lester Strunk
David Underwood
Manus
Lige Simmons
Buddie Stocker
Lizzie VanDorin
Poster Contest Winners Named Moravia Legion Auxiliary contestants recognized
There were 110 entries in the poppy day poster contest sponsored by the Moravia Legion Auxiliary. Prizes were awarded to winners in various grades including Marsha Day Judy Cochran Sharon Judge Mary Jo Wilson Letha Hopkins Mona Rae Sinclair Irene Brozovich Jan Moore with placements across sixth through fifth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Legion Auxiliary
Marsha Day
Judy Cochran
Sharon Judge
Mary Jo Wilson
Letha Hopkins
Mona Rae Sinclair
Irene Brozovich
Jan Moore
Ogden Reappointed EUB Pastor in Moravia Iowa
Rev J A Ogden was reappointed pastor of the Moravia church at the Iowa conference of Evangelical United Brethren held May 6-10 at Story City. He begins his third year Sunday May 12 with wife and daughter Eunice. Delegate M K Blackman reported highlights the session. Rev L B Detrick was reapointed conference evangelist and will reside with his wife and daughter Donna in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ogden
Moravia
Iowa
Donna
Mailbox Improvement Week Observed in Moravia Area
May 20 25 marks Mailbox Improvement Week urging Moravia rural route patrons served by Zell Callen and Howard Smith to ensure their boxes are safe near delivery, properly erected and maintained, with owner names and numbers visible. Postmaster Pettibone seeks cooperation to replace unserviceable boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Zell Callen
Howard Smith
Pettibone
Progressive Club Meeting With Mrs Cecil Schrodt
Members of the progressive club met Friday evening with Mrs. Cecil Schrodt for their regular meeting. Entertainment was playing bridge and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Cecil Schrodt
Meeting Notice for Appanoose County Proficiency Club
May meeting announced for the Appanoose County Proficiency Club set for tonight Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at the Moravia Masonic hall. Robert Potts, W.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Proficiency Club
Moravia Masonic Hall
Robert Potts
W.M
Thank you for hospital cards and calls at Centerville
A note of gratitude to all who remembered me with cards and calls while in Centerville hospital. Special thanks go to Rev. Coleman and Mrs. Nellie Gladfelder for their care and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Rev. Coleman
Baccalaureate Services Brighten Congregation Elsewhere
Mrs Carl VanZante Rev James Ogden lead congregation in baccalaureate services. Boys quartet and girls sextet perform under Rev James Ogden and Mrs Carl VanZante with play and win themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl VanZante
James Ogden
LaVerne Smith
Commencement Chanel Monday Evening May 20 at High School
The page notes a commencement event scheduled for Monday evening May 20 at 8:00 in the High School Auditorium. It lists Chanel as the participant or speaker and provides venue details for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Commencement Exercises Honor Class of 1968 at College
Commencement program listing speakers Rev Elton Coleman Lorraine Walker and Dr Joseph Dolan. Presentation of the Class of 1968 includes valedictory and benediction. Names of graduates and staff from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College with board members and school officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Turner
Elton Coleman
Somes
Lorraine Walker
Sim Howells 25th Anniversary Observed at Plato Church
Open house in Plato Christian church dining room on Sunday April 21 1963 marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sim T Howell of Mystic The event featured a four tier cake an opened Bible displaying couple and their married daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Bill Brown A host of family and friends attended with 75 reported guests from Centerville Moravia Mystic and surrounding areas contributing to the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plato Christian Church
Sim T. Howell
Mystic
Bill Brown
Pearl Broshar
Centersville
Bert Turner
Moravia
Roy Dooley
Centerville
John Sharp
Patricia ‘Brown
Bette Jowell
Rosemary Dooley
Janice Porter
Raymond Dearing
Ethel Wells
Delores Elgin
Howard Bane
Chloa Joiner
Local Iowa towns listed for regional coverage
Bettendorf Burlington Centerville Moravia Mystic Newton Melcher Plano Iowa appear as the set of communities featured in the regional report. The note aggregates multiple small towns across the state for context and potential scheduling or event coverage. No further details accompany the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettendorf
Burlington
Centerville
Moravia
Mystic
Newton
Melcher
Plano
Iowa
Mrs Earl Boyer Home From Laughlin Hospital
Mrs Earl Boyer was brought to her Kirksville Missouri home Monday from Laughlin hospital to recuperate from major surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Earl Boyer
Laughlin Hospital
Earl Boyer
Kirksville
Mrs Elec Main Returns From Hospital Stay
Mrs Elec Main returned to her home Tuesday after spending a week in St. Joseph hospital in Centerville for medical treatment and examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elec Main
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Hospital Gratitude Note From Carl Tomlin
Carl Tomlin thanks everyone for the cards calls gifts and help during his hospital stay and after returning home, expressing appreciation for the support received.
Moravia Band Mothers Thank Booster Club for Banquet Ham
Moravia Band Mothers express gratitude to the Booster Club for furnishing the ham served at the Band banquet held Tuesday night May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Booster Club
Moravia High Prepares Largest Graduating Class in History
The Moravia district anticipates a record 52 seniors to graduate next week. Activities begin with Baccalaureate Sunday at 8 p m, featuring Rev. LaVern Smith. Commencement and awards cap the week with Dr Joseph P Dolan as speaker and an eighth grade ceremony on Friday May 24 with former superintendent Charles Tye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
LaVern Smith
High School
Joseph P. Dolan
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Moravia
Charles Tye
Moravia Girls Dominate Russell Track Meet
Moravia wins overall 52 to 49 at Russell with girls taking 7 of 9 events. Nancy Mosley swept firsts in shot put football throw and softball throw. Betty Blumer won 60 and 100 yd dashes. Rose Blumer runner up. Joann Main second. 220 yd relay led by Moravia with Linda Judge Martha Sinclair Digan Judge Dixie Tubaugh. Boys claim four firsts: Jim Ellison 220 yd, Max Hawk 100 yd, Fred Tarbell 440 yd, and the mile relay squad Taylor VanZante Tarbell Ahee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pleasantville
Nancy Mosley
Armstrong
Russell
Betty Blumer
Rose Blumer
Betty
Joann Main
Linda Judge
Martha Sinclair
Digan Judge
Dixie Ktay" Tubaugh
Becky Wilson
Betty Bumer
Jim Ellison
Max Hawk
Fred Tarbell
Jay Taylor
Charles VanZante
David Ahee
Local Church Schedules and Activities This Week
Multiple churches list Sunday School times morning worship and special events. First Christian, Nazarene, Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel, Moravia, and Evangelical United Brethren outline sermons titled A Farmer's Faith, with choir practices, prayer services, and Baccalaureate ceremonies at the high school. Community groups include CWF and Boys and Girls Fellowship with various mee t times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Woman's Society
Mae McDonald's
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
Fiona
Aldersgate
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ggdan
Carl VanZante
Boys and Girls Fellowship
Moravia Softball Opens Schedule Away Then Home
Moravia softball readies for regular season after four wins and three losses in pre season. A nine inning thriller Tuesday night saw Ottumwa edge Moravia 8 to 7 with a three run homer by Gary Underwood and a 7 7 tie in the seventh. Pitchers Boyd Paxston and Dick Johnson worked five and six innings respectively. Moravia travels to Ottumwa Friday for a return game then Chillicothe was set to visit Thursday but rain likely cancels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bussey
Louilia
Jerry Sands
Ottumwa
Gary Underwood
Bmforavia
Boyd Paxston
Dick Johnson
Chillicothe
Lightning Damage to Carter Home in Davis County
Lightning caused extensive damage at the Loyd Carter home near Mark Iowa in southwest Davis County Saturday around 7 30 p m. It disrupted electrical service and ruined a television furnace washing machine dryer and other appliances and damaged switches and fuse boxes. Nearby a barn on the farm of Mrs Floyd Allen's brother burned as two structures were struck by lightning. One inch of rain fell Saturday night and Sunday, with an additional 1 1 of an inch reaching Morayla on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Carter
Mark
Iowa
Davis County
Floyd Allen
Morayla
Try-outs This Week for Moravia Area Little League
Boys aged 9 to 13 in the Moravia area are invited to try out for Little League. Trials are at Centerville High School Diamond at 6 30 p m on Thursday and Friday night. Teams will be picked on Monday night May 20, with Ron Woodward to manage one Centerville Little League team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville High School
Ron Woodward
Centerville
Cancer Drive Totals 164 Collected In Moravia
The Moravia cancer drive last week raised 164 dollars. Co chairmen Mrs. John Spencer and Mrs. Jay Oehler thank all contributors. A dinner at the Frank Starcevic home in Souilla honored Mrs. Olive Moffatt. Attend ers for Mother’s Day included several locals from Mystic Moravia and Evansdale. Evening services and youth fellowship slated for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
John Spencer
Jay Oehler
Frank Starcevic
Souilla
Olive Moffatt
Henry Elliott
Rozella
Carolyn
Henry’ Jr
Gene Salsbury
Mystic
Roy Moffatt
Linda
Carl
James Lewis
Evansdale
Moffatt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Wilson
SCA
Joseph M. Conger
Rebekah
Lizzie VanDor
Rev. Ogden
E.U.B
Mrs
Nellie Gladfelder
Our
Commencement Chanel
Girla
asWin.t
Jim Smith
Teeeas
Linda Davis
Yasne Lynette Smith
LaNita Swift
Ronnie Woodward Rose
Mary Horn
Linda Gardner
John G. Guthrey
Ubveretso Acta
Board of Education
Wna
Rosemary Phillips
William Carl Proctor
Jeanette Ruth Pullen
Billy Lee Ragan
Bob Rogers
Deanna
Lee Sheldon
Beverly Ann Simmons
Martha Ann Sinclair
Edith Lynnette Smith James Edward Smith
David Eugene Strong Donald Lee Strunk
Lois Elaine Strunk
tVera
Jolene VanDorin Joyann Vincent Lawrence Chester Walker
tLorraine Ruth Walker
Karen Marie Warren Wayne Ray Whicker
Dale Everett Wilson
Gary Lynn Woodward
T Ronald Lee Woodward
Sim Howells
Carl Tomlin
MHS
Carlisle
First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Birdie Main
CWF
Coltrain
Carter
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