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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

4

Evening in Paris theme for Moravia banquet

Moravia Junior-Senior banquet adopted An Evening in Paris as its theme held Friday in the school gymnasium. The decorated venue featured a sidewalk cafe, Eiffel Tower on stage, murals, and a star studded ceiling. One hundred guests attended as students, faculty, and board members were served by junior mothers and hosted by Kimberly Brown and Lillie Belle Schaffner. Haney Orchestra provided music for dancing.

Paris Moravia Kay Overturf Martha McCord Jewel Miller Wanda Benz Nancy Vance Joan Fox Bill Rose Larry Pfannebecker Jim Rogers Gary Charity Paul Mihalovich Ronnie VanZante Irene Tadtock Maxine Firkins Bob Sandifer Mr. Craver

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Donald Thurman

A layette shower held Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene parsonage honored Mrs Donald Thurman. Ladies of the church hosted a games contest then presented gifts. Refreshments of ice cream coffee and rake were served. Many guests unable to attend due to bad weather sent gifts.

Donald Thurman Church of the Nazarene

Open House Planned for J. J. Ullem Birthday

Fairie Hunt and Pearl Palmer invite friends and relatives to an open house at the J. J. Ullem home on Sunday May 22 from 2 to 5 to celebrate Mr. Ullem’s 90th birthday anniversary.

Fairie Hunt Pearl Palmer J. J. Ulem Mr. Ullem

County American Legion Meeting Set For Monday Evening

A notice states the County American Legion will meet Monday evening in Moravia at the post home.

County American Legion Moravia

Multiple births and new babies announced in county region

A series of birth notices page announces several newborns. Melody Mathis, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jack Mathis of Clayton Kansas, born May 7 1955 weight six pounds six ounces. Pauline Kay named for new baby girl born May 9 to Doyle Christy and Pic Christy of Colorado Springs parents. James Lee born May 12 to William Wiand and family. Additional details list grandparents and family relations across Missouri and nearby locales.

Bill Long Moravia Monroe County Hospital Albis Fish Long John Horstman Centerville Melody Mathis Jack Mathis Clayton Kansas Corrine Mathis Phylis Rabuck Lena Rabuck Lebanon Ohio Pic Doyle Christy Colorado Springs Colorado Pauline Kay Howard Wells Blakenburg D. A. Christy Iconium William Wiand Des Moines James Lee Gilbert Callen Toonium Albla

Seven Graduate At Udell Commencement

Udell High School prepares for commencement with seven seniors to receive diplomas. The baccalaureate was led by Rev Banks Doggett Jr and the class will hear addresses by Leona Burger Rev Burger and Charlen Ayres Jr. The eighth grade will move to high school, and the seniors enjoyed a Lake of the Ozarks trip with Supt Byers and Mrs Hinote as chaperones.

Banks Doggett, Jr Lake Wapello Ottumwa Leona Burger Burger Ann Burger Violet Morlan Charlen Ayres, Jr Bar Assn McMurry Byers Peters Lolonel Spring Rd of Education Rev. Burger Kathryn Clancy Louie Glasgow Shiney Howard Phyllis Siiliman Max Traxler Donald Batanger Charles Gordon Donna Koehler Linda Coe Jerry Henshaw Karen Moore Sada Lake of the ‘Ozarks Wayne Hinote

Moravia Wins Second League Softball Game

Moravia secured its second league victory by edging Mystic 11-10 in 11 innings. The game was tied 8-8 after nine, 9-9 after 10, before Paxston and Gladfelder helped load the bases and score the decisive run on a sacrifice fly with Gladfelder crossing on the catch. Dowd pitched four innings and McDanel the last seven for Moravia.

Moravia Mystic Boyd Paxston Kermit Gladfelder Ronnie Underwood Paxston Grenfell

Fifth Graders Plan Chicago Trip On Early Morning Train

Fifth graders head to Chicago for a long anticipated one day tour with parents joining. They will board the train at Albia at 12 04 a m Saturday and visit Lincoln Park Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry before returning the same night. Students listed include Jay Clayworth paths Rouse Nellie Argo Kathy Lockman Joyce Kincade Donald West Jerry Roblenz Eddie Oehler Alexia Swasick Margaret Feriton Carolyn Archer Sharon Smith Patsy Blumer Jane Fox and chaperones Miss Hanrahan and Mrs. Gorden.

Chicago Midwest Lincoln Park Zoo Museum of Science and Industry Albia Jay Clayworth 2Fapths Rouse Nellie Argo Kathy Lockman Joyce Kincade Donald West Jerry Roblenz Eddie Oehler Alexia Swasick Margaret Feriton Carolyn Archer Sharon Smith Patsy Blumer Jane Fox Miss Hanrahan Mrs. Gorden

Reception Held for Rev. King and Family at Mora Via

A church night observance at the E. Y. B. church featured a reception for Rev. Lynn King and family after their reappointment to Mora via charge. The program included hymn sings, readings, poems, musical selections, and a poem by the late Rev. Harold Knight. A cooperative lunch followed, with June committee members announced.

Lynn King Moravia E.Y. B Earl Boyer John VanZante Linda Davis Joan Hawk Jeannie Stephen King Charles Argo Jones Irene Tadlock Zell Callen Iowa Harold Knight E. G. Hawk King Car Tisue Theo Miller Mabel Coulson Frank Swaim Charles Coffin Elsie Adams Helma Tisue

Spring Flower Show at EUB Church Saturday Afternoon

The Garden club will hold its spring flower show Saturday afternoon in the E U B church basement at 1 00 p m. Mrs J W Pendleton of Des Moines will be the judge. A program and tea will be the highlight of the afternoon. The public is invited.

Garden Club J. W. Pendleton Des Moines

Mrs. Edd Taylor Thanks Friends for Kindness During Illness

A note from Mrs. Edd Taylor expresses gratitude to friends, neighbors, and those who sent cards letters and flowers while she was ill.

Edd Taylor

Formation Of New Extension Council To Begin With Election

Monroe and Appanoose Counties move to form the first Agricultural Extension Councils under new law. Three member nominating committees will draft two nominees per township. Elections will occur in early June with officials appointed to run the process and announce meeting details shortly.

Monroe County Clarence E. Babcock Appanoose County Fred Lasley Monroe and Appanoose Floyd Andre Iowa Agricultural Extension Service Counci Burgau Board of Supervisors Farm Bureau Babcock and Lasely Andre Babcock I Appanoose County

Church Schedules and Youth Activities Listed

Courtaes First Christian Church led by Rev. W F T Evans offers Sunday School at 10 a m and Communion and sermon at 11 a m Evangelical United Brethren Church presided by Rev Lynn King lists Sunday School at 10 a m Morning Worship at 10 55 a m Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p m Boys and Girls Fellowship at 1 p m Evening service time unspecified Midweek services at Karl Tuttle home Thursday evening Mother and Daughter Cooperative Supper Monday 7 p m and program Evening services noted with daily Vacation Bible School meet Thursday evening details and times for various activities included.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Lynn King Earl Boyer Bibleé Karl Tuttle

Grace Methodist Church Sunday Service and Coming Guest

Grace Methodist Church invites attendance at 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m Worship Service 7:00 p m Evangelistic service Monday May 23 7 30 p m Choir practice Wednesday May 25 8 00 p m Prayer meeting A newcomer speaker will share and Mr Del Donahoo will speak June 1 about a Holy Land trip with pictures Plan to attend and invite friends

Grace Methodist Church John Grenfell Karl Tuttle del Donahoo Holy Land

Nazarene Church Announces Weekly Services

Rev. Donald R B Fhurman presides as pastor Andrew Maddison leads Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Worship follows. Evening evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Donald RB. Fhurman Andrew Maddison

Wheat Producers to Vote on June 25

Appanoose County ASC officials announce national wheat allotment for 1956 is 55 million acres, with Iowa allotted 139 443 acres. A statewide referendum on marketing quotas will be held June 25, requiring two thirds in favor to take effect. County notices of individual farm allotments will be mailed by June 3.

Appanoose County ASC Towa Appanoose

Kingdom Builders Elect Class Officers Friday

The Kingdom Builders class at Grace Methodist Church held their monthly party and elected officers. Richard Bentzinger was chosen president Richard Tubaugh became vice president Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin serves as secretary and treasurer. Board and flowers committee members include Mrs Ron Woodward and Mrs Harold Prough.

Kingdom Builders Grace Methodist Church Ron Woodward Richard Bentzinger Richard Tubaugh Sylvan van Dorin Harald Prough

Public sale of furniture in Moravia park area

A public auction on Saturday afternoon on the east side of Moravia park will offer furniture and household goods belonging to Charles Johnson. The event includes the personal property of the late Mrs. M. PB Main and is scheduled for Saturday afternoon May 28.

Moravia Park Charles Johnsonn M. PB

Legion Auxiliary Plans May Meeting at Post Home

The Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting on May 24 at the post home starting at 8:00 PM. Members are reminded to attend and participate in upcoming activities and planning.

The Legion Auxiliary

Mother Daughter Tea at Udell Church Friday

The Udell Brethren church Women’s Missionary Group hosted a mother daughter tea in the church fellowship rooms attended by over fifty mothers and daughters from Fairview and Udell. The event featured spring decor, a program with piano music, vocal trio Open Up Your Heart, a speech by Mrs. Ann Burger on mother and family themes, corsages, and social hour gifts for oldest and youngest mothers.

Udell Brethren Church Fairview Mothers and Daughters Udell Karen Linda Moore Dariene Spring Ann Caylor Darlene Spring Hazel Powell Mae Caylor Alice Spring Ann Burger Mary Harrett Earl Powell Gerald Matthews Karen Moore

Donahoo Challenges Moravia Seniors On Future Roles

Moravia High School's 20 graduates heard Alvin Donahoo, a 1936 alum, urge youth to pursue productive work, support schools and civic groups, and take personal responsibility in government. Superintendent Fenton backed the message as diplomas were awarded to twenty seniors, a small class this year.

Moravia High School Alvin Donahoo Donahoo Fenton Firkins Board of Education

Public Rainbow for Girls officers to be installed Sunday

Public installation of Rainbow for Girls officers will take place Sunday afternoon May 22 at 2:00 in the Masonic hall. A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees and interested community members.

Officers of the Rainbow Masonic Hall

Special meeting at Antiquity Lodge No. 252 May 21

There will be a special meeting Saturday evening May 21 at Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M. Work will be the second degree. Visiting brothers welcome. Paul Dicks W M CC Coulson Sec.

OF Antiquity Lodge No A. F A.M Paul Dicks W. M. CC

Achievement Awards Presented At Senior Chapel Ceremonies

Awards were presented at the senior chapel program at the high school Monday afternoon for the year s work. Instructors and sponsors distributed certificates and pins for individual achievement across departments including Perfect Attendance, Homemaking, Commercial Typing and Shorthand, Typing I and II, Library, Citizenship, Salutatorian and Valedictorian, Danforth Foundation, Thespians, Best Actor and Actress, Music, and Publication Workshop scholarships for Juniors Charlotte McAninch and Paul Turner to Iowa University.

Jimmie McKlwain Carol Mullins Shirley Walter Barbara Yeager Jack Easter Jewell Miller Gary Perry Duane Proctor Carolyn Cochran Carol Gordon James McCord Mardeena Hiatt Judy Martin Jerold Luge Charles Turner Joyce Brain Marianne Scott Charlene Burns Jerry Main Martha Potts Margaret Condra Joann Moore Barbara Robinson Rosalie Sneeden Doris Maddison Maxine Firkins Charlotte MecAninch Sharon Walker Ronnie Tomlin Martha McCord Helen DuVall Dick Albertson Danforth Foundation Lillie Belle Schaffner Dick Tomlin Loretta Helmick Ramona Cox Richard Tomlin Leon McDanel Bob Sandifer Iowa University Iowa City

Rainbow Will Install Charlotte McAninch Rainbow Will Install

The Moravia Assembly of Rainbow Girls met on Wednesday May 11 for its regular meeting and officer elections. Charlotte McAninch was elected Worthy Advisor with Mary Schrodt as Worthy Associate Advisor and other officers named. a public installation is planned for Sunday May 22 at 2:00 with invited parents and friends.

Moravia Assembly of Rainbow Girls Joann Moore Charlotte McAninch Mary Schrodt Maxine Firkins Charity Ann Wright Hope Margaret Condra Faith Carol Lee Day Elbert Moore Carl Black Charles Burton Rainbow Carol Day Donna Underwood Kcolache Miss McAninch Sandra Carter Sandra Hiatt Sharom Argo Nancy Bobienz Sandra Card Fidelity Linda Appler Linda Coulson Wilma Howard Confidential Observer Janice Provost Outer Observer la Vonne Oard Janet Walker Judy Boyer Martha Potts

Charles Turner Wins Reader's Digest Award at Moravia High

Charles Turner, Moravia high school valedictorian, was named a Reader's Digest Association award recipient at a Monday senior chapel. The award honors top students for strong school work and leadership promise, with an honorary one year Reader's Digest subscription and an engraved certificate from the editors.

Charles Turner Moravia High School Reader's Digest Association Senior Chapel Helen Price Charles Reader's Digest United States Canada

Missionary Groups Meet for Monthly Study at Grace Methodist

Junior groups met Wednesday after school in the Grace Methodist church parlors with Connie and Joyce Walter hosting. Mrs. Richard Tubaugh and Mrs. Basil Tadlock led, reading The Fig Tree Village and reviewing a year of India village work. Wine awards for perfect attendance went to Linda Gardner and others. Refreshments followed for 20 guests. The intermediate group, led by Nancy Turner, read part of India churches and closed with a year-end review and Indian hymn.

Grace Methodist Church Connie Joyce Walter Richard Tubaugh Basil Tadlock Fig Tree Village India Village Linda Gardner Ronnie Woodward Diane Kincade G. E. Luse Jimmy Sigith Nancy Tomlin Marie VanDor Nancy Turner James Fisk John Grenfell India Nancy Bert Turner

Service Members Receive Discharges and Travel Plans

S/Sgt. Donnie E. Sears, stationed at Suitland and Bolling Fields in Washington, D.C., will be released from the Air Force on May 21 and plans a two week Carolinas Georgia and Florida visit before returning home. Pfc. Veril Kaster was discharged last week at Ft. Sheridan and has been in Mannheim Germany for a year, visiting family here with his father James Easter. Pvt. Jerry Pettibone leaves Des Moines for Anchorage Alaska after a 30 day leave, and Keith Lindley trains in the Naval Electronic division in San Francisco with a Treasure Island address. Merton Rose ETS USN tours the Mediterranean and will return to Norfolk July 8. his address lists the USS Everglades AD-24 in Palma.

Donnie E. Sears Suitland Bolling Air Force Bases Washington, D. C Air Force Mrs. Sears Carolinas Georgia Florida Veril Kaster Ft. Sheridan Ill Mannheim Germany James Easter Charles Broshar Jerry Pettibone Des Moines Anchorage Alaska Merton Rose ETS USN Mediterranean Cannes France Naples Italy Athens Leece Istanbw Turkey Palermo Sicily Palma Spain Norfolk Merton L. Rose FPO New York

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Layette Donald. Thurman J. J. Ullem Rev. King Courcaes First Christian Church W. F. T. Evans Birdie Mann Nofiuwe Or Keith Lindley Naval Electronic Division San Francisco Calif Milo Keith Lindley Treasure Island
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