Moravia High School Commencement and Eighth Grade Events
Moravia high school hosts a Thursday 2:00 p.m. commencement chapel in the school gym with public invited. Friday 8:00 p.m. graduation exercises feature speaker Garrett Lenhart of Central Broadcasting Company. 46 seniors graduate. eighth grade exercises are Thursday evening May 23 with speaker John Kyl. A class photo appears on pages four and five. full senior program to run next issue.
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Garrett Lenhart
Central Broadcasting Company
The
Moravia High School
John Kyl
New Youth Book Now at Library
A new monthly youth magazine titled High Lights has been added at the city library and will be on display Saturday. The May issue is available to read at the library, and current editions may be checked out for a week, expanding access for intermediate grade children.
Appanoose 4-H elects officers at annual tea
At the mother daughter tea of Appanoose county Girls 4-H clubs in Centerville 390 attendees heard a speech and elected Carol Johnson for president and Sharon Argo for vice president Argo is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Argo The event at Centerville Methodist church drew all 20 girls clubs plus leaders and guests Nearby families including the Davises Daggetts Sawyers Hoer and Caster attended as visitors or dinner guests.
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Appanoose County
Carol Johnson
Sharon Argo
Sharon
Guy Argo
Centerville Methodist Church
Methodist Men Plan Farm Project for Church Funds
The Methodist men rent the Mrs. Fred Cousins farm south of town on highway 60 to farm about 85 acres of corn. Fifteen tractors joined the plowing under LaVern Whitaker of the Soil Conservation office. Men will plant next week and invite members with tractors to help weather permitting. Special communication of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 on Saturday evening May 23 with work in the first degree. Visiting members welcome.
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Methodist Church
Fred Cousins
Dess White
LaVern Whitaker
Soil Conservation Office
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
Ottumwa Man Gene Skinner Dies in Des Moines Hospital
Gene Skinner 29 former Moravian died of kidney disease at Broadlawns General Hospital Des Moines at 11 30 p m Wednesday He was born March 30 1930 in Ottumwa employed at Quality Drug Wholesale Co Des Moines and Gardner Hatchery He married Mary Murphy February 8 1958 Survived by wife son Richard mother Mattie Fuller father Claude Skinner sister Sharlene Garner and step grandmother Delia McCrory Funeral services were held at Johnson funeral chapel and St Patrick s Catholic church with a requiem high mass burial in Shaul cemetery
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Marion EF
Gene) Skinner
Broadlawns General Hospital
Des Moines
Claude and
Mattie McCrory Skinner
Ottumwa
Quality Drug Wholesale Co
Delia McCrory
Gardner Hatchery
Skinner
St. Peter
Johnson
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
John J. Morrissey
Melrose
Shaul Cemetery
Wendell Murdy Breaks Leg in Farm Accident
Wendell Murdy injured his right leg below the knee after losing balance while sorting hogs on his farm Monday. He was taken to a doctor in Albia where a cast was applied from knee to foot. he is now using crutches.
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Wendell Murdy
Albia
Poppy Day Held in Moravia Under Legion Sponsorship
Saturday in Moravia will feature the annual red poppy sale under Legion Auxiliary sponsorship. Mrs Harold Burton serves as local chairman for the event.
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Moravia
The
Legion Auxiliary
Harold Burton
Thank you note from Mrs. E. C. Caster to neighbors and friends
Mrs. E. C. Caster expresses gratitude for nine cards and gifts received while hospitalized, noting appreciation and lasting remembrance.
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Stay in Ottumwa Home
I thank friends neighbors and 20th Century club members for cards gifts flowers and calls while I stayed at the Good Samaritan Home in Ottumwa Your thoughtfulness will be remembered Signed by the recipient of heartfelt gratitude.
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20Th Century Club
Good Samaritan
Ottumwa
Card of Thanks for Forrest Easter
Family expresses sincere thanks for kindnesses and floral offerings after the death of Forrest Easter. Appreciation extends to relatives friends church members who served a funeral meal and to Rev Whitenack for the service. Mrs Forrest Easter Donald family Dean family Larry family
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Forrest Easter
Methodist Church
Whitenack
Mrs
Forrest Easter Donald
Dean and Family
Larry and Family
Death notice for Kaster family extends thanks for kindness
We extend sincere thanks for the kindness shown after the death of our son and brother Kaster. Special thanks to the Methodist church for noon dinner and to Rev. Whitenack for his service. From Mrs. Anna Easter Rex Ernie Orel and family Orph and family Glen Whicker Dale Low er and Dick Merle Brauer and family
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Forrest Kaster
Methodist Church
Whitenack
Anna Easter Rex
Ernie Orel
Orph
Glen Whicker
Dale Lower
Merle Brauer
Lewis Mutunis Dies at Cedar Rapids Funeral Planned
Word arrived of the death of Lewis Mutunis aged 66 a former Moravian living in Cedar Rapids Mahday funeral services were scheduled for Thursday at the First Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids relatives Mrs Frank Swaim and Mrs Ben Jones conveyed the notice
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Frank Swaim
Ben Jones
Lewis Mutunis
Cedar Rapids Mahday
First Congregational Church
Cedar Rapids
Union Runs Short On News For Graduation Issue
Note explains crowding out stories to fit graduation class pictures. All stories will be picked up next issue as space allows.
Martha Rouse Wins Monroe County Better Grooming
Martha Rouse was chosen as Monroe county's winner in the 4-H better grooming contest at the Saturday event in Albia and will represent the county in the state competition this summer. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Waren Rouse of the Hilton area. runner up was Mary Mosley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Mosley, who also serves as county 4-H president.
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Martha Rouse
Monroe County
Albia
Waren Rouse
Hilton
Mary Mosley
Andy Mosley
Martha
Rainbow Installation Sunday at Masonic Hall
The Rainbow for Girls held a regular meeting led by Joyce Kincade with Nellie Argo elected worthy advisor and Judy Van Dorin associate advisor. Plans were made for an open installation at Masonic Hall on Sunday May 24 at 2:00 PM with refreshments after.
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Rainbow For Girls
Joyce Kincade
Nellie Argo
Judy van Dorin
Nancy Tomlin
Charity
Judy Gladfelder
Hope
Norma Gladfelder
Faith
Mary DuVall
Love
Connie
Boblenz
Diane Kincade
Nature
Lois Hopkins
Janice Brown
Carol Crist
Donna Tomlin
Connie McAninch
Jean Taylor
Confidential
Jo DuVall
Outer
Margaret Fenton
Linda Davis
Masonic Hall
Fairview Bible School Set To Start June 1
Fairview Methodist Main Station completes plans for a Daily Vacation Bible School the first week in June. Classes run 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with a closing program Sunday June 7 at 7 30 p.m. Theme is Living For Jesus In The Space Age. Nursery Roma Tomlin Norman Gladfelder Beginner Wanda Tomlin Alta Cochran Primary Rosalie Gladfelder Betty Main Junior Mildred Gladfelder Maritta McCannon Music Nancy Benz Pianist Norma Judy Gladfelder
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Fairview Methodist
Main Station
Jesus
Roma Tomlin
Norman Gladfelder
Wanda Tomlin
Alta Cochran
Rosalie Gladfelder
Betty Main
Mildred Gladfelder
Maritta McCannon
Nancy Benz
Norma
Judy Gladfelder
Severe Weather Sees Clouds Burst Across Rural Area
Severe weather moved through the region this week with minimal property damage but significant farm field washouts. About 0.5 inches fell Monday afternoon in a half hour, with another partial inch Tuesday morning. Some areas saw up to three inches, while others had little rain. By Wednesday afternoon more severe weather, including wind rain and hail, was forecast as small streams overflowed and rural bridges were washed out.
Albia Centennial Seeks Volunteers for Pageant Cast
Adults may help with the Albia Centennial pageant to be staged June 23 to 26 with all costumes supplied. Contact Mrs. Frank Wilson by Friday noon. no age limit, and participants must attend practice on June 1. About 250 roles available.
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Albia
Frank Wilson
Wilson
Band Mothers Breakfast at Molly's Ot tumwa May 27
Band Mothers host a free breakfast at Molly's Ot tumwa on May 27. Reserve by May 22 by contacting Doris Jean Woodward.
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Molly's
Ottumwa
Doris Jean Woodward
Moravia hires two teachers for Unionville schools
Mrs Mildred Smith of Moravia and Mrs Jessica Bell of Unionville have been contracted as teachers in the Moravia system for the coming term. They will teach at Unionville.\"
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Mildred Smith
Moravia
Jessica Bell
Unionville
Margaret Conde and Wayne Fisher Wed at B Church
Margaret Condra and Wayne Fisher married in an 8 pm candlelight ceremony Saturday May 16 at Evangel Church. Rev F A Richardson officiated as 100 guests attended. Bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra, wore a lace over net gown. groom is son of Mr and Mrs Marion Fisher. Out-of-town guests came from Greenfield Clearfield Ames Fort Dodge Garner Blakesburg Centerville Numa Des Moines and Albia.
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Margaret Condra
Wayne Fisher
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Margaret
Kenneth Condra
Moravia
Fisher
Marion Fisher
Blakesburg
Linda Coulson
Karen Woodward
Minnie Ann Condra
Dale McCannon
Maxine Firkins
Des Moines
Toni Condra
Fort Dodge
Franklin Huber
Marion Condra
Wendell Condra
Garner
Mary Louise Fisher
Doris Jean Huber
Wendell Murdy
Carl Tisue
Grant Tadlock
Mona Calkin
J. B. McAllister
Bill Feehan
Moravia High School
Iowa Medical Service
Maloney’s
Albia
Ozarks
Greenfield
Clearfield
Ames
Centerville
Numa Des Moines
I S U Wins Gas Franchise Election
Moravia voters approved the Towa Southern Utilities natural gas franchise with 194 yes and six spoiled ballots among 213 ballots. In nearby votes, the Moravia Gas Company led by Robert Buss received 23 Yes 75 No, while Seymour favored the Seymour Gas Company 243 Yes to 38 No. James Bradley of Towa Southern said the firm will seek gas allocation from the Federal Power Commission to deliver service soon.
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Moravia
Towa Southern Utilities Company
ISU
Moravia Gag Company
Robert Buss
Centerville
Buss
Seymour
Seymour Gas Company
Iowa Southern
Towa Southern Utilities
Albia
Albia Gas Company
Albia Gas Co
James Bradley
Federal Power Commission
Washington
Rural carriers dine at Mystic in Appanoose County
Appanoose county rural mail carriers held their annual dinner at Mystic Tuesday evening with guests including county board of supervisors maintenance operators county engineer and highway patrolmen. Attendees from Moravia included Howard Smith Zell Callen Max McDonough Don Pettibone and Lee Benz.
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Appanoose County
Mystic
County Board of Supervisors
Mystic Legion Auxiliary
Moravia
Howard Smith
Zell Callen
Max McDonough
Don Pettibone
Lee Benz
Softball Team Opens Season With First Practice
The softball team will hold its first practice at the school ball diamond Monday evening weather permitting. All interested players are urged to attend.
Scott's Grand Opening at Coast-to-Coast Store
Mr and Mrs George Scott announce the grand opening of their Coast-to-Coast store at Marshall town this Friday and Saturday They were longtime farmers southeast of Moravia active in the community and invite friends to attend the opening
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George Scott
Marshalltown
Scotts
Moravia
Proficiency at Unionville Meeting Scheduled
The Appanoose County Proficiency club of A F and A M will hold a meeting at Unionville on Thursday evening.
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Appanoose County Proficiency Club of
A. F
A. M
Unionville
Moravia Easter Star Meeting Set at Masonic Hall
Moravia Easter Star friendship group schedules a meeting for Thursday evening May 21 at 8:00 at the Masonic hall. Guest officers will perform initiatory work and members are asked to bring cookies. Attendees urged by Worthy Matron Maxine Main.
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Moravia
Masonic Hall
Maxine Main
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Billy Wilson
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Clarence Whitehead
Lazelle Lindley
Ralph Spencer
Wm. French
Donald Dowd
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Conservation Office
Ralph Turner
Trenton Wilson
Delmar Dowd
Soil Conservation Director
Gene Skinner
E. C. Caster
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Band Mothers Breakfast
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