Awards at School Chapel Highlight National Honor Society
A large crowd attended the High School chapel program Tuesday night the first evening edition of the awards ceremony. National Honor Society honorees included Larry Mullins Janet Harrington Nellie Argo Martha Rouse Nancy Tomlin Stephen Tarbell Donald West Lorraine Walker Jay Taylor and Karen Warren. Additional honors covered FTA baseball letters library pins and drama memberships with multiple students recognized for leadership attendance and scholastic awards.
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Larry Mullins
Janet Harrington
Nellie Argo
Martha ‘Rouse
Nancy Tomlin
Stephen Tarbell
Donald West
Lorraine Walker
Jay Taylor
Karen Warren
Jim Ellison
Ronnie Woodward
Robert Burns
Ed Oehler
Keith Helmick
Gary Woodward
Jim Smith
Charles van Zante
Jim Rowley
Todd Harp
Fred Strong
Marvin Lindley
Bill Proctor
Janet Harrigton
Joanne
Main
Judy Overturf
Rosemary Phillips
Library
Carolyn VerSteegh
Russell Blumer
Elaine Curtis
Michael Martin
Nancy Mosley
Connie Walter
Larry Vickrey
Alan Dooley
Carol Lewis
Jeanette Pullen
Marilyn Turner
Danforth Foundation
Jerry Boblenz
Thespians
West 4-H Officer Candidate from Moravia
Don West son of Mr and Mrs Ernest West of Moravia was among twelve Iowa boys interviewed May 14 for state 4-H officer candidacy. Eight district and four at large candidates proceed to the June 12 15 convention at Ames where eight will become state officers. Appanoosa County produces its first top 4-H officer candidate.
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Don West
Ernest West
Moravia
Iowa
Ames
Donald
Appanoosa County
Don Aims for State Finalist in 4-H and FFA
Don has been active in 4-H and FFA serving as County 4-H boys president. His projects include beef, sheep, hogs and crops. He earned a purebred Herefords award from Iowa Breeding Associations and was one of four to win a trip to Chicago. He previously won state trips to Chicago Grain Marketing Clinic. He leads the older club group and pursues a well rounded 4-H program with hopes of becoming a state finalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
4-H
F.F.A
Breeding Associations of
Iowa
Chicago
Centerville
Joe
S.W.S. Meeting at E U B Parsonage
The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Friday evening at the parsonage with Rev and Mrs J A Ogden. Mrs Carl Tisue presided opening with scripture and prayer. Delegates to the Assembly were elected: Mrs Zell Callen and Mrs E G Hawk. alternate Mrs Ogden. Plans were made for May Fellowship Day at Grace Methodist May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl Tisue
Zell Callen
E. G. Hawk
Ogden
Grace Methodist
J. T. van Dorin
Tisue
Christian Responsibility
Hawkeye Futurity Auto Races Set for June 10 Des Moines
The eighth annual Hawkeye Futurity big-car races are planned for Sunday afternoon June 10 at the Jawa State Fairgrounds. The International Motor Contest Association sanctioned meet includes time trials five 10-lap heats and a 50-lap feature, the longest big-car contest in Iowa. Four prior grand champions will compete, though only one will be active in the speed meet.
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Hawkeye
Jawa State Fairgrounds
Towa
Van Dorin Returns Home From Monroe County Hospital
J. T. Van Dorin has returned home from Albia Hospital in Monroe County. He is slowly improving after his hospital stay and is reported to be on the mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. van Dorin
Albia Hospital
Monroe County Hospital
Thanking those who remembered with kind gestures
Cynthia Taylor expresses gratitude for the thoughtful cards, flowers, food, phone calls, and acts of kindness she received. She appreciates the warmth and support from everyone.
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Cynthia Taylor
Presentation of H S Diplomas Valedictory Address Benediction
A high school graduation program lists the diploma ceremony with a valedictory address and a benediction on the recessional, marking the culmination of the academic year.
Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises at High School Auditorium
Eighth grade ceremony details list proceedings in the High School auditorium gym with robed processions. Joanne Hawk opens with invocation and Rev LaVerne Smith offers remarks. Freshmen sextet performs Tonight. Dianne Pearson Madelyn Sinclair Diane Judge Joyce Roberts participate in class presentation. L Donald Lay Elementary Principal gives address. Benediction by Rev LaVerne Smith. Recessional follows. Presentation of certificates by Carl Vari Zante, President of the Board of Education, with additional remarks by Donna Card Marie Van Dorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Hawk
LaVerne Smith
Dianne Pearson
Madelyn Sinclair
Diane Judge
Joyce Roberts
Donald Lay
Lyle Albright
Donna Card
Marie van Dorin
Carl Vari Zante
Board of Education Cepaneg Gt
Iowa approves two watersheds for P.L. 566 aid
The State Soil Conservation Committee approved two southern Iowa watersheds Cooper Creek in Centerville area and South Soap Creek in Appanoose County for Public Law 566 assistance. Cooper Creek spans 37,550 acres with 287 farms under cooperative agreement, while South Soap Creek covers 24,347 acres with 126 farms. Local sponsors include the Appanoose and Wayne County districts, boards, and councils. The actions lift total approved watersheds to 47, aggregating 969,504 acres.
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Iowa
State’ Soil Conservation Committee
Bryan Weberg
Cooper Creek
Appanoose
Wayne County
Centerville
Wayne District
Wayne
Chariton River
Asabatance
P.L
Soil Conservation Districts
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors
Weberg
Corder
Appanoose County
South Soap Creek
Des Moines
Appanoose County Soil Conservation District
County Board of Supervisors
Appanoose District
State Soil Conservation Committee
Reception Held for Rev Ogden and Family
A reception and shower for Rev and Mrs J A Ogden and daughter Eunice was held Wednesday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church parlors. The Ogdens were recently reappointed pastor at the Cedar Rapids annual conference. The young adult Sunday school class led the program with readings, songs, and prayers as several parishioners performed. A large crowd attended the event and greetings were extended by local conference delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ogden
Eunice
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ogdens
Cedar Rapids
Harold Hawk
Max Whicker
Claire Callen
Joanne
Colleen Hawk
Carl Tisue
Carl van Zante
John Guthrey
Jack Long
Wendel
Murdy
Harold Mason
Mr. Ogden
Graveside services for Adams baby held near Moravia
Graveside services were held Sunday at Salem Cemetery west of Moravia for the premature baby of Mr and Mrs Gary Adama born at St Joseph hospital in Centerville Saturday. Rev Weldon Whitenack of the Methodist church officiated, with the parents and grandparents named as survivors.
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Salem Cemetery
Moravia
Gary Adama
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Weldon Whitenack
Methodist Church
James McAninch
Melrose
George Adams
Albia
Ethel Hamilton
Local News Highlights From Moravia and Surrounding Towns
Local briefs record a Mothers Day visit in Fairfield with Mrs. W H George and a Sunday gathering at the Ronnie Overturf home in Iconium. Moravia and nearby towns see visitors from Knox ville and multiple towns in a circuit including Albia Centerville Unionville Udell Blakesburg. Rebekah Hodge members attend a district convention in Moulton with many ladies participating in Memorial events. Additional notes cover Art Fox visiting family in Earlham for Mothers Day dinner at Ron Myers home plus Mrs. Bob McCall’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Luse
Fairfield
W. H. George
Ronnie Overturf
Iconium
Lloyd Blumer
Glenn Ellis
Knoxville
Moravia
Albia
Centerville
Unionville
Udell
Blakesburg
Frank Wilson
Leonard Palmer
D. E. Bishop
Jennie Bland
Mettie Roland
Genevieve Morgan
Raymond Ashby
Helen Lou Stocker
Clare Irelan
Art Fox
Bob McCall
Ron Myers
Earlham
In Memoriam Mildred Scott Obituary Notice
In loving memory of Mildred Scott passed away one year ago on May x at home Floyd Allen family notes. Memorial keepsake honors her life and legacy with family remembrances and quiet tribute.
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Mildred Scott
Moravia High School Graduates 33 Seniors
Moravia business people salute the 1962 Moravia Community School graduating class. The issue features pictures of the 33 senior members and a photo of the 44 eighth graders set to graduate at the high school Tuesday evening. The community praises the school, graduates, and faculty.
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Moravia
Moravia Community School
Noted Speaker for Commencement at Mt Pleasant
George E. LaMore of Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant will deliver the commencement address Friday. He directs religious life at Wesleyan and has pastored in New York Vermont and Massachusetts. A widely noted Midwest speaker and contributor to religious journals, he was recently nominated by Host University as one of 35 theologians to advise global Methodist leaders on church theology.
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George E. LaMore
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Wesleyan
New York
Vermont
Massachusetts
Midwest
Anniversity
United States
Moravia
Pioneer Monroe County resident Darby dies at 82
Marshall Darby of Monroe County near Albia dies at home May 8 1962 age 82 funeral May 10 at Kneedler Funeral Home Blakesburg with Rev Donald Plum officiating burial at Wesley Chapel cemetery. Survived by wife Aretha J Codegan son Russell Frances Myrtle two grandchildren brother Otha Darby and several nieces and nephews.
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Marshall Maywood Darby
Harper and
Sarah Pollard Darby
Monroe County
Foster
Albia
Milwaukee Railroad
Aretha J. Codegan
Russell
Frances Myrtle
Otha
Darby
Madrid
Towa
Kneedler Funeral Home
Blakesburg
Donald Plum
Albia Christian Church
Wesley Chapel Cemetery
Max McCoy
M. E. Boardman
Edward Robinson
Lewis Dommer
Steve Miletich
W. H. van Dorin
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
The Darby and Dayby families express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and beautiful flowers during their recent bereavement Your thoughtful ness and kindness will be remembered Mrs Marshall Darby and daughter Mr and Mrs Russell Dayby and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Darby
Mrs. Russell Dayby
Three Names Added to Good Neighbor Farm Help
Report notes that three helpers joined the farming effort at the Lloyd Brown home last week. The newcomers are B. F. Whitehead, Donald Whitehead and Albert Perry, extending the community support in the project.
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Lloyd Brown
B. F. Whitehead
Donald Whitehead
Albert Perry
Smith Recalled As Nazarene Pastor
The Church of the Nazarene annual meeting on Wednesday May 9 presided by Dr. Gene E. Philips unanimously called Rev. H LaVern Smith to serve one year and extended a two year call which he accepted The sermon by Dr Gene Phillips focused on faith from Hebrews 11.
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Church of the Nazarene
Gene E. Philips
H. LaVern Smith
Gene Phillips
S.C.A. Officers Elected At May Meeting In Indianola
Mrs. Brooks presided as S.C.A. president led by newly elected officers President Mrs Larry Brooks Vice President Mrs Joe Wilson Secretary Mrs Carl Tisue and Treasurer Mrs Roy Argo. Members at large include Mrs William Woodward Sr Mrs Dale Riegel and Mrs De Wayne Moore. Seniors report Ozark trip with sponsors present. Miss Neva Miller of Vennard College spoke on mental health. Refreshments were served by noted volunteers.
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William, Woodward Sr
S.C.A
Larry Brooks
Joe Wilson
Carl Tisue
Roy Argo
William Woodward Sr
Dale Riegel
DeWayne Moore
Joanne Hawk
Towa
Max McDonough
Frank Woodward
Hazel Hellyer
D. H. Burton
John Guthery
Leslie Deedrick
Robert Foster
George Curtis
Church Service and Choir Schedule for Week
Richard Tubaugh, Superintendent, leads Sunday school at 10:00. Morning worship at 11:00. Choir rehearsal at 7:30 on Monday. The program starts at 9:00 or 10:10 for related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Tubaugh
Nazarene Church Schedule News Card
Rev H LaVern Smith pastor and Frank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday 10:00 a.m Sunday school 11:00 Morning worship 7:00 p.m Youth with the Truth NTF and Juniors 7:45 p.m Evening evangelistic with Singspiration 7:30 p.m Wednesday Hour of Prayer 8:30 p.m Choir practice
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
NTF
Mission Festival to be led by Stanton James at Moravian U B Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Rev J A Ogden as pastor with Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 1 00 pm Boys and Girls Fellowship during worship and evening service at 7 30 pm Junior and senior Youth Fellowships Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday 7 30. Stanton James missionary to conduct festival May 27 28 29 sharing overseas work in China Philippines Sierra Leone and other fields through a life of travel and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Stanton James
U.B
Moravian.u.b
James
China
Philippines
Sierra Leone
First Christian Church Service and Meetings Notice
Sunday school at 10 30 and Communion at Main. Superintendent Tha 1 Arey leads. CWF meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Coltrain.
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Arey
C.W.F
Coltrain
Thank You Note From Mr and Mrs J T VanDorin
Gratitude expressed by Mr J T and Mrs VanDorin for visits, kind deeds, and prayers from friends and relatives. The message thanks those who offered support during a difficult time.
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J. T, VanDorin
Benz To Head Fall Festival
At a Booster club meeting Lee Benz was elected chair man of the Fall Festival board. Other directors include Max McDonough, Larry Brooks, and Bert Turner who will form committees. Mrs. Larry Brooks remains secretary and Mrs. Rowena McFatridge treasurer. The event runs September 13 14 15 with Loyd Carter heading the women's division and Nellie Williams and Mrs. Lester Brain as vice chairs.
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Booster Club
Lee Benz
Max McDonough
Larry Brooks
Bert Turner
Rowena McFatridge
Loyd Carter
Nellie Williams
Lester Brain
Miss Kincade Installed Rainbow Worthy Advisor
Diane Kincade was installed as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow for Girls in Moravia on May 13 at 2 PM. The ceremony featured coronation, songs, a Mother’s Day poem, guest speakers, and a reception with punch cookies and mints.
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Diane Kincade
Dewey Kincade
Rainbow
Moravia
Connie Roblenz
Janice McDonough
Charity
Lorena Plants
Hope
Marjorie French
Mary Beth Johnson
Carol Adams
Donna Tomlin
Connie Mullins
Edie Mullins
Linda Hopkins
Nancy Tomlin
Record
Nellie Argo
Diane
Karl Rogers
LaNuea Swift
Linda Davis
Miss Swift
Kandi
Miss Kincade
Tome Diane
John Main
Weldon Whitenack
Taylor Township Donates $71.25 to Cancer Drive
Mrs. John Main chaired the local cancer drive in Taylor township with assistants Mrs. Jerry Pettibone, Mrs. Ivy Tarbell and Mrs. Cade Whicker. They reported a total of $71.25 raised and described community response as very gratifying to the workers.
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John Main
Taylor Township
Jerry Pettibone
Ivy] Tarbell
Cade Whicker
Paula Whicker Injures Foot While Wading
Paula Christine Whicker five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Orman Whicker suffered a severe injury to her right foot Saturday while wading in a stream. She was taken to Monroe County Hospital for treatment and is under the care of Dr L M Williams.
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Paula Christine
Orman Whicker
Monroe County Hospital
L. M. Willams
Appreciation for support during illness and loss
Thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for help during illness and death of husband and father along with food flowers and donations to a fund Mrs Shirley Townsend Junior LeRoy Mr and Mrs Dwight Coop Mr and Mrs Homer Weldon
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Shirley Townsend Junior
LeRoy
Dwight Coop
Homer Weldon
Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Kenny Tadlock of Moravia welcome a son born May 9 at 9 29 am weighing 7 lbs 15 ozs Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lee Tadlock and Mrs John Tadlock of Centerville Great grandmother is Mrs John Tadlock Centerville A son born to Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh at 601 am Tuesday May 15 at Centerville St Joseph hospital weighing 9 lbs 4 42 Richard and will be welcomed at home by a sister Janice Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Tubaugh and Mr and Mrs C H Andrews
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Kenny Tadlock
Moravia
Lee Tadlock
John Tadlock
Centerville
Richard Tubaugh
Centerville St. Joseph Hospital
Richard
Janiace
Albert Tubaugh
H. Andrews
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Rebekahs
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Ray Charity
Noble Grand
Moulton
Clara Irelan
Harold Hudgens
Glen van Dorin
Rebekah Assembly
Sagigl
Hebekah Lodge
Roy Ellison
Gene Lathen
George Railing
R. RB. Pennington
Herb Roblenz
Glen Wan Dorin
Bland
Ellison
Lathen
West
S.W.S
E. U. B. Parsonage
High School
Girls Glee Club
H.S
Sandra Whitehead
Wwe
James A. Ogden
Sarin Rouse
Dr. George
Sie
Leaksee HS. Ale
Katheryn Burghoffer
John G. Guthrey
Stéphen Tarbell
Rev
Adams Baby
Memoriam
Floyd Allen
M.H.S. Graduates
Mrs. Brooks
Grace Methodist Church
Fairview
Howar
Wesley
First Christian Church
Paula Whicker
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