Moravia to Build Town Water System Contracts Awarded
Moravia town council awarded contracts for a new water system with Merle D. Smith of Moravia winning the pipe and service line package valued at 63 855 99. The 50 000 gallon storage tank went to Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co for 21 975 and the treatment plant package to Louis F Whitney Co Cedar Rapids for 6 436 and 2 018 for the building. Construction slated to begin by June 1 with full completion by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
New Town
Merle D. Smith
Smith
Pial
Dickinson Hdwi
Oskaloosa
Sacco Flumbing & Heating
Centerville
H. Bersher & Co
Cedar Rapids
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co
Des Moines
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co
Louis F. Whitney Co
Turner & Son of
Milwaukee Railroad
Thorp Well Co
C. L. Carroll Co
Lincoln Pump Co
General Pillar Co
Merle Smith
Memorial Services at Eslinger Cemetery June 5
Regular meeting of the Eslinger Cemetery association was held at the home of Mrs. Dave Chedister in Blakesburg. Memorial day services will be held at the Eslinger cemetery Sunday June 5 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lavern Smith as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eslinger Eslinger Cemetery Association
Dave Chedister
Blakesburg
Eslinger Cemetery
Lavern Smith
Elsa DeLong Sells Former Leonard Property in Town
Mrs Elsa DeLong has sold her east town property to Mrs Ruth Hammond. The sale involves the former Taylor Leonard property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa Delong
Leonard
Ruth Hammond
Taylor Leonard
Duff Family Gathering Honors Visiting Navy Man
The Duff family of Centerville hosted a Sunday gathering to honor Robert Glenn Kincade AOI US Navy on leave before joining a new squadron at Naval Air Station Oceana Virginia. Numerous relatives from Centerville Nu ma Bonner Springs Moline Hilliard Hardy Ottumwa Burlington and Burling ton attended. Bertha Luse moved from the Guy McDanes property in the town’s west part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duff
Centerville
Robert Glenn Kincade
AOI
US. Navy
Naval Air Station
Oceana
Virginia
Joe Brady
Harry Gillis
Tom Walker
Bob
Wayne Aroogust
Tommy
Jerry
Steven
Numa
Roy C. Kincade
Bonner Springs
Kansas
Rex R. Kincade
Moline
Richard
Charles
Regena
Hilliard
Fla
John O. Blomer
Hardy, Ark
Dale McCuen
Ottumwa
Raymond Davis
Jack
Marcella
Earl
Linda
Burlington
Robert Aroize
Bertha Luse
Guy McDanes
Town
Moravia Proposes No Change in Time Schedule
Moravia town council took no action on changing the time system. Albia council reportedly rejected any change due to lack of interest. Moravia school plans starting activities an hour earlier effective Wednesday while clocks and start times for ceremonies remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Albia
Auxiliary Holds Poppy Tea and Guest Meeting
The Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home on Tuesday evening with 17 members and three guests present. Mrs. Lester Brain presided as winners were announced in the poppy poster contest and plans were made for wreaths, a June school shower, and a Memorial Day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Lester Brain
Paul Spencer
Woodward School
Harley Tisue
Bertha Broshar
Joyce Roberts
Donna Rae Oard
Sondra Scott
Joyce Mullins
Lawrence Daniels
Broshar
Leonard Palmer
Palmer
Flanders Field
Amy Hiner
Delbert Calhoun
Bridal Shower Honors Long and Pettibone
Miss Leta Long and Tom Pettibone were feted at a bridal shower on Friday evening at the American Legion hall. Hostesses included Mrs. Jack Long and a group of relatives and friends who shared gifts and refreshments with the couple-to-be, who are to marry May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Long
Tom Pettibone
American Legion Hall
Jack Long
Mary Turner
del Brede
Jerry Pettibone
Earl Boyer
Loyd Carter
Ivan Harsh
Lloyd Rose
George Turner
Jay Wilson
Wayne McDanel
Shanghai Club Meets at Doris N Christy
The Shanghai club held a May 11 meeting at Doris N Christy with a noon meal for members and visitors. Attendees included Mark, Barbara, David Allen, Gerald, Lorraine, Mike, Jimmy Rinehart, Cora Murphy, Amy Hiner, Iole Christy, Carol Christy, Bertany Hazel Rinehart, Allie Taylor, Joyce Christy, and others. Afternoon guests were Anna Landgrebe, Bertha Overturf, Jewel and Randy Overturf. Planes for the day involved selecting ndt meals and a “guess-what” winner. a get well card was signed for Joyce Christy, post-tonsillectomy May 1 at St Joseph. A double shower for Ronald and Kay Overturf at the Methodist church basement is planned. Amy Hiner will host club on May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Doris N. Christy
Mark
Barbara
David Allen
Gerald
Lorraine
Mike
Jimmy Rinehart
Dorothy Calhoun
Amy Hiner
Iole Christy
Carol Christy
Bertany Hazel Rinehart
Cora Murphy
Allie Taylor
Doris N
Patty Jo Christy
Anna Landgrebe
Bertha Overturf
Jewel
Randy Overturf
Joyce Christy
St. Joseph Hospital
Ronald Overturf
Kay Overturf
Methodist Church
Denver Family Visits Grandmother Before Vacation Trip
Dr and Mrs Donald Tamlin and two children of Denver visited his grandmother Mrs Melissa Felton on Monday afternoon as they traveled toward Chicago and points east for a vacation. Mr and Mrs L C Felton of Cheyenne arrived Monday to visit his mother Mrs Felton and they spent Tuesday with the Harry Felton family at Udell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Tamlin
Denver
Colo
Melissa Felton
Chicago
Soins
L. C. Felton
Cheyenne
Wyo
Felton
Harry Felton
Udell
Moravia Booster Club hears county supervisor report
Moravia Booster Club welcomed two Appanoose County Board of Supervisors members. Glen Johnson outlined county farm operations saving the county about 90 dollars monthly per patient versus state institutions. Lee Benz discussed funding for farm-to-market roads and road conditions in Moravia Unionville Iconium areas with plans and traffic counts for future paving and surface upgrades. A brief daylight savings time note prompted no action, and festival planning discussion urged members to attend Friday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors
Glen Johnson
Johnson
Lee Benz
Moulton
Benz
Unionville
Moravia- Unionville
Moravia-Iconium
Numa
Booster Club
Teonium
Iconium
Foster's Store Draws Winners in Opening Day Drawing
Foster's Dry Goods reports a fine opening day with winners named in the store drawing. Winners include Carl Burkland for a bedspread, Mrs Dorothy Hiatt and Gail Burton for Big Smith garments, Gary Underwood for a sheet and pillow set, and Mrs Lola Laws for a white purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster's Dry Goods
Carl Burkland
Dorothy Hiatt
Gail Burton
Big Smith
Gary Underwood
Lola Laws
Weekend visits and family gatherings across Iowa and Kansas
Local residents share weekend visits and social events across Bonner Springs Des Moines and Albia. Mr and Mrs Roy C Kincade and Sammy Weston visited Ernest Kincade. Shelvie Locke from Chicago visited Cynthia Deere. Freeman Jolly traveled to Minneapolis and planned a fishing trip into Canada with his son. Families gathered for birthday celebrations and afternoon calls. hospital care noted for Mrs Dick Morrison and social visits listed among many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Kincade
Sammy Weston
Bonner Springs
Kansas
Ernest Kincade
Shelvie Locke
Chicago
Cynthia Deere
Freeman Jolly
Cleli
Minneapolis
Will Acompany
Canada
Glen VanDorin
Jim Kearney
Des Moines
Bill Cox
Moravia Fall Festival Planning Meeting Friday
Interest wanes for the Moravia Fall Festival with a call to attend Friday night in the Booster club room to decide whether the annual event should continue. A recent officers election meeting failed to draw enough attendees. dates are set for September 8 9 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Booster Club
Moravia School Hires Teachers and Shifts Start Time
At a Moravia board meeting the school adopted an earlier start time of 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. dismissal, noting clocks remain unchanged. The change aims to help rural students return home sooner for farm duties. Two new teachers were hired: John Guthery as high school principal and math teacher, Curt Van Gilden as English teacher, with one physics instructor vacancy to fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Board of Education
John Guthery
Stewart
Iowa
Curt van Gilden
Albia
Northwest Missouri State Teachers College
Marysville
School Community Association to Meet May 23
The last regular meeting of the School Community Association will be held Monday May 23 at 8 P.M. at the schoolhouse. The program includes regular business adoption of proposed by laws and a talk on Cost of Education Present and Future. Nursery will be provided for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Community Association
Wo men’s Society of World Service meets at E U B Church
The May meeting at Evangelical United Brethren church featured leader Mrs Ira Boyer and a playlet Spring convention of the Migratory Birds performed by Mrs Wendell Mundy Mrs F A Richardson Mrs Ted Campbell and Mrs Almont Main Singers LouAnn Richardson and Burdett Ward gave solos Readers included Mrs E G Hawk and Miss Mabel Coulson An offering supported K N missions Business session was led by Mrs Ruth Hammond Bur dette Ward chosen delegate to Branch Assembly at Cedar Falls in August Hostess was Vimont Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ira Boyer
Migratory Birds
Wendell Mundy
F. A. Richardson
Ted Campbell
Almont Main
Burdett Ward
LouAnn Richardson
E. G. Hawk
Mabel Coulson
Thank you for kindness during illness in Rochester hospital
Mrs Lillie Gledfelder expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for prayers flowers cards and letters during her illness and stay in Rochester hospital. She thanks many for their thoughts and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Hospital
Thanking all for cards visits and flowers
Mrs. George Railing expresses gratitude for the cards visits and flowers that comforted her during confinement due to injuries from a fall. She thanks everyone for the support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. George Railing
Mrs Ronald Overturf Honored At Shower
A bridal shower honoring Mrs Ronald Overturf was held Thursday evening at the Grace Methodist church parlors. She opened gifts with assistance from Miss Judy Smith Miss Linda Coulson and Mrs Rex Overturf. Hostesses were Madames Maurice Walter Richard Tubaugh Merle Smith and Clarence Whitehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Overturf
Grace Methodist Church
Judy Smith
Linda Coulson
Rex Overturf
Maurice Walter
Richard Tubaugh
Merle Smith
Clarence Whitehead
Moravia Falls 6-5 in Softball Opener to Ottumwa Eagles
The Moravia softball team opened the season hosting Ottumwa Eagles and fell 6-5 in a well played game. Pitcher Dick Johnson started for Moravia with Boyd Paxston catching. Moravia’s Dean Kaster and Dick Johnson hit long home runs as key moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Eagles
Moravia
Eagles
Dick Johnson
Boyd Paxston
Dean Kaster
Moravia Seniors Enjoy Lake of the Ozarks Trip
Moravia high school seniors spent three days at the Lake of the Ozarks Missouri. They departed by school bus at 4 00 am Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Bill Wood ward Clarence Sheldon and Mrs Harold Burton accompanying. They plan to return Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri
Bill Woodward
Clarence Sheldon
Harold Burton
Albert Veach Accepts Post at Rowe Drug Store Ottumwa
Albert Veach has accepted a position with the Rowe drug store in Ottumwa and began his work there this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
Ottumwa
Rowe Drug Store
Religious Services Across Local Churches This Week
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. Weldon Whitenack hosts 9:00 morning worship with the sermon The Earth is the Lords at Fairview. Moravia Methodist hosts 8:00 high school baccalaureate and 11:00 service with The Earth is the Lords. Wesley Chapel lists Sunday school 9:00 and worship 10:10 with Moravia Methodists, plus youth fellowship and W S at Mrs Hiatts. Delmar Dowd at Moravia presides 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 worship with The Earth is the Lords. 7:00 youth service led by Rev Fred Richardson. Choir rehearsal 7:30 Monday. Bible study 8:00 Wednesday on Pauls Third Missionary Journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview Lee Benz
Moravia Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Moravia
Methodists Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
W.S. CS
Kenneth Hiatts
Delmar Dowd
Fred Richardson
Paul
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Rev F 4 Richardson pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 10:00 am church school for all. 11:00 am morning worship sermon The Lord s Land. 2:00 pm baccalaureate service at the Methodist church. Wednesday 25 8:00 pm midweek Bible study and prayer meeting 9:00 pm Vacation Bible school meeting at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. 4. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Lord's Land
Methodist Church
Methodist’ Church
Church Notes From First Christian Church
Donald Plum pastor Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Communion and sermon at 11:00 a.m. sermon topic Covetous. Wednesday the ladies of the church will quilt at Mrs O D DuValts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
O. D. DuVatl
Nazarene Church Schedule and May 25 Gathering
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Services begin Sunday at 10:00 am with Sunday school at 11:00 am, morning worship at 7:00, NY.P.S. and Junior services at 7:45, and Evening Evangelistic at 8:00 pm. Wednesday Hour of Prayer and Bible school teachers meet at 10. May 25 gathering after prayer meeting at the Methodist church for a wedding-related event is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Ny.p.s
Methodist Church
Moravia High to Graduate 36 Seniors Next Week
Moravia community school will graduate 36 seniors amid a light year for class size. Valedictorian honors go to Mary Mosley and salutatorian to Lee Ann Heckman, with graduation addr providing diplomas by Guy Argo and remarks by Dr. L Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Community School
Mary Mosley
Andrew Mosley
Lee Ann Heckman
Frank Heckman
Moravia High School
Lake of the Ozarks
Methodist Church
F. A. Richardson
Weldon Whitenack
L. ©. Murray
State Department of Health
Guy Argo
Board of Education
School Club Roles and Graduation Events List
A compact roster of student groups with assigned roles including Salutatorian Band and Choir sections, FFA and FBLA delegates, Thespians officers, class president, annual staff editor, and banquet waitresses. Includes band, glee, chorus, clarinet groups, FHA, and parade/commencement participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
FBLA
Jen Sr
FFA
Ashstette
Glee Club
Clareinat Teia
Salo
Car Damaged In Accident With Deer Near Albia
David West reported his car was damaged Saturday evening about one mile south of Albia after hitting a deer that leaped into the right door. Damage was estimated at $135 and covered by insurance. The deer lay stunned briefly before fleeing into nearby fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David West
Albia
David
Moravia cancer crusade collects 123.80 dollars
Mrs. Clair Callen reports that 123.80 was contributed to the American Cancer Crusade in Moravia. She was helped by 14 town women and the funds were turned over to Rev. Orval Walker, chairman of the county crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Callen
American Cancer Crusade
Moravia
Orval Walker
Night Honors Rev and Mrs Richardson at EUB church
A Wednesday evening reception at Evangelical United Brethren church honored Rev and Mrs Richardson. Mrs Clair Callen presided, a duet was sung by Miss Nancy Carol Faber and Mrs Richardson, and Rev Richardson spoke on highlights from the EUB conference at Ft Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. Richardson
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Clair Callen
Burdette Ward
Nancy Carol Faber
Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Ft. Dodge
Dell Callen
Flora Jones
Thanking all for cards flowers and prayers
Cecil Comstock expresses gratitude for cards flowers notes of comfort and prayers during hospital stay and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Comstock
Rainbow Girls Install May 29 With Judy Kay Gladfelder
The Moravia Rainbow for Girls will install officers on Sunday May 29. Judy Kay Gladfelder will be installed as Worthy Advisor, with Norma Gladfelder as associate advisor and Helen Johnson as mother advisor. Fellow officers include Jean Taylor charity Jo DuVall hope Donna Tomlin faith and others. friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Rainbow
Judy Kay Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Norma Gladfelder
Jean Taylor
Charity
Jo DuVall
Hope
Donna Tomlin
Connie Roblenz
Nellie Argo
Joyce Kincade
Judy van Dorin
Sharon Johnson
Sharon Argo
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Nellie Williams
Mrs Nellie Williams hosted a Tuesday afternoon Twentieth Century Reading club gathering. Members named favorite poets and read poems while discussing authors. Mrs A G Mason read an original piece and Mrs John Dodd remembered "The Village Blacksmith." Plans for a year end meeting at Mrs Raymond Ashby's home were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Williams
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Williams
A. G. Mason
John Dodd
Raymond Ashby
Bishop Lyle L. Baughman Dies En Route to Conference
Dr. Lyle L. Baughman bishop of the Southwestern Area died of a heart attack Sunday May 15 while traveling to the Oklahoma Texas Annual Conference in Wichita Falls Texas. He had been the presiding chairman of the Iowa Annual Conference held in Ft Dodge May 3-6 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle L. Baughman
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Wichita Falls
Tex
Bishop Baughman
Iowa
Ft. Dodge
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Gene McCory welcomed a son named Gary Eugene born May 16 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 9 pounds 7 1/2 ounces. Grandparents Lloyd Callen Moravia Mae McCrory Ottumwa great grandparents listed. Also a baby girl born May 14 weighing 8 pounds 8 ounces to Virginia Callen Clayton and husband Mrs Clayton farmer. Grandparents Gilbert Callen Ironium and Lloyd Emory Emmettsburg noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene McCory
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Gary Eugene
Lloyd Callen
Moravia
Mae McCrory
Ottumwa
Fred Amanons
J.N. Callen
Albia
E. G. Clayton
Davenport
Lows
Clayton
Virginia Callen
Gilbert Callen
Ironium
Lloyd Emory
Emmettsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eslinger
Duff
Long
Foster's Store
E.U.B. Church
Mrs. Lillie Gledfelder
Lake OF Ozarks
Mary Margari
Mosley
Salutatorian
Rainbow Girls
20Th Century Club
U.B
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