School Awards Given Wednesday at Senior Chapel
Wednesday ceremonies at the school house chapel awarded Kenny Ellison the Look award, Sandra Pearson and Bill Benz the Danforth award, and Sandy Card the citizenship award. Other honors included poetry by Mary DuVall, Key of Knowledge presentation to Ronnie Closter, and various awards across perfect attendance, library certificates, music, and typing pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Card
County Bar Assa
Kenny Ellison
Danforth
Sandra Pearson
Bill Benz
Floyd Proctor
Mary DuVall
Bill Rogers
Ronnie Closter
Bennie Tarbell
Orville McCord
Bill Proctor
Joyann Vincent
Nellie Argo
Joyce Walter
Nancy Benz
Steve Burger
Norma Gladfelder
Nancy Steffen
Kaylee Vincent
Karen Boyer
Ann Exline
Rosemary Horn
Aleta Johnson
Rosemary Phillips
Lorena Plants
Jolene VanDorin
Lorraine Walker
Karen Warren
Jeanne Hawk
Marthe Rouse
Steve Tarbell
Joyce Waller
Donald West
Madge Lee
Nancy Lindley
Sharon O'Conner
Jean Taylor
Sharon Walter
Diana Burton
Lee Ann Heckman
Mary Mosley
Glen Phillips
Carol Robinson
Nancy Turner
Stores Announce Memorial Day Hours in Moravia
For Memorial Day in Moravia several stores will close all day to compensate for snow days. Turner’s, Spencer’s Grocery, Allen’s Grocery, Moravia Produce and Gardner Hatchery will be shut. Winsler’s will close at noon, Corner Cafe stays open all day, and there will be no postal window service or rural deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Turners
Spencer's Grocery
Allen’s Grocery
Moravia Produce
Gardner Hatchery
Winsler's
Elm Trees Hit by Disease Bugs
Harold Holder from the county extension office notes many elms in rural areas are defoliated by June beetles rather than dead. Dutch elm disease threatens Des Moines area trees, though no local cases yet. He urges reporting diseased trees and removing them to curb spread, with Chinese elms also stripped but likely to leaf out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Holder
County Extension Office
Union
Holder
Des Moines
Appanoose seniors honored with awards and letters
The senior class list includes typing awardees Nancy Turner and Diana Burton for typing accuracy and shorthand, respectively. Baseball lettermen Floyd Proctor Dennis Doud Jim Ellison Jim Smith Ronnie Woodward Keith Helmick Todd Harp Bob Tomlin Bill Scott Kenny Ellison Cary McCoy Eddie Oehler Bob Burns Fred Strong received chevrons. Appanoose County Bar Association gave citizenship awards to Sandy Card and John Kyl. Valedictorian Mary Mosley and Salutatorian Lee Ann Heckman named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Turner
Diana Burton
Sandra Pearson
Floyd Proctor
Dennis Doud
Jim Ellison
Jim Smith
Ronnie Woodward
Keith Helmick
Todd Harp
Bob Tomlin
Bill Scott
Kenny Ellison
Cary McCoy
Eddie Oehler
Bob Burns
Fred Strong
Appanoose County Bar Assn
Sandy Card
John Kyl
Mary Mosley
Lee Ann Heckman
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The Christian Ladies Aid of the Christian church will serve a Wednesday dinner on June 1. Menu includes baked ham with brown gravy mashed potatoes buttered corn cottage cheese gelatine salad pickles bread and butter jelly pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Laidies Aid of the Christian Church
McDonough Elected Festival President
Max McDonough and Mrs Loyd Carter named presidents of the Fall Festival at a Friday night organization meeting. Larry Brooks and Loren Walter chosen as vice presidents of the men’s division. Mrs Nellie Williams and Mrs Lester Brain named as vice presidents of the ladies division, with Mrs Larry Brooks as secretary. Plans discussed and partnerships explored with Chariton Valley Electric Co op for festival participation and annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Loyd Carter
Larry Brooks
Loren Walter
Nellie Williams
Lester Brain
Henry Koehling
Chariton Valley Electric Coop
Mathews Found Dead In Auto Accident Near Moravia
Lerry Ralph Mathews twenty one died Tuesday evening when his car left Highway 60 near the Main Station junction and plunged into a ditch. The 1959 Chevrolet, owned by his father in law Joe Gardner, left the highway after a late return to Centerville. Officials were alerted around 6:30 Wednesday morning and Mathews’s wife Joann and two children survive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerry Ralph Mathews
Moravia
Herb Boblenz
Centerville
Joe Gardner
Highway Patrol
Mathews
Unionville
Joann
Chariton Township Adds $40 to Cancer Drive
Chariton Township contributes 40.60 to the cancer drive. Chairwoman Mrs Delbert Calhoun led the effort with assistance from Mrs Fred Christy Mrs Don Whitehead Mrs Gerald Hawk Mrs V C Easter and Mrs Harley Tisue in Chariton Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Cancer
Delbert Calhoun
Fred Christy
Don, Whitehead
Gerald Hawk
V. C. Easter
Harley ‘Tisue
Long Pettibone wedding at Grace Methodist Church Moravia
Leta Jean Long and Tommie E Pettibone wed at 2 pm Sunday May 22 in Grace Methodist Church Moravia with Rev Weldon Whitelack officiating before 250 guests. Bridesmaids wore orchid gowns. reception in church parlors. couple to farm near Moravia after a short trip to Missouri. Attendees from multiple Iowa towns including Moravia and Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Jean Long
William H. Long
Moravia
Tommie E. Pettibone
Don Pettibone
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon White~lack
Carl Black
George McCannon Galvist
Larry Long
Jim Pettibone
del Brede
Rickie
Kenny Long
Bob Evans
Cincinnati
Jerry Pettibone
Success Barber and Beaury Supply Co
Missouri
Marshallians
Lenox
Klemme
Blakesburg
Bes Moines
Noted Speaker for Graduates at Moravia Commencement
Dr. L. C. Murray, director of Public Health Education, renowned educator and humorist, will be the commencement speaker on Friday May 27. He has served as coach, dean of men, school superintendent, and college teacher, and is active in boy scouts. Mary Mosley will be valedictorian and Lee Ann Heckman salutatorian of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Murray
Division of Publi Health Education
Murray
West Des Moines
Carreers
Moravia High School
Mary Mosley
Lee Ann Heckman
Graduation Exercises for Mo ravia Eighth Graders June 3
Eighth grade graduates from the Moravia school district will hold graduation ceremonies Friday evening June 3 in the school gym. Fifty students will receive certificates. Rev. James Thomas of First Baptist Cen terville will deliver the address. Mark VanZante will lead the processional and recessional. The high school girls sextet will provide music. Mrs. Della Foster presents the class, certificates are given by Guy Argo, board president. Clarence Sheldon, high school principal, will present scholarship awards. Rev. LaVern Smith will offer the invocation and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
James Thomas
First Baptist Church
Centerville
Mark VanZante
Della Foster
Guy Argo
Board of Education
Clarence Sheldon
Rev
LaVern Smith
Club Holds Breakfast at Burtons
Members of the ETC club gathered at Mrs. Curtis Burtons home on Thursday morning May 19 for a nine o'clock breakfast. Assistants included Mrs. Leonard Palmer Mrs. Gerald Morgan Mrs. Winnie DuVall Mrs. A Main Mrs. Grace Rhee and Mrs. Lee Fhall. The event honored the losers in the attendance contest and the president formed the year’s committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Curtis Burton
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
Winnie DuVall
A. ©. Main
Grace Rhee
Lee Fhall
Koby Hiatt Buy Mrs Hammond Home In Town Sale
Mrs Fred Hamond sold her property a bel i block south of the square southeast corner to Mr and Mrs Robert Hiatt. It was the former J H Schriener property. Mrs Hammond buys the Taylor Leonard property in the vast part of town and plans improvements before moving. An auction of Delsthuld pounds is set for the 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hamond
Robert Hiatt
J. H. Schriener
Hammond
Taylor Leonard
Delsthuld
Mrs Meade Coltrain Illness Leads to Hospital Admission
Mrs Meade Coltrain became seriously ill Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning entered St Joseph hospital in Centerville for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade Coltrain
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Rainfall totals for Mc Travia and impact on farms
E G Hawk reports 7.6 inches of rain so far this month in Mc Travia with more falling Wednesday. Rain adds 1.6 inches Tuesday, Chariton river floods bottom lands. Unofficially less than 20 percent of corn is planted, fields remain soaked and erosion rises, delaying field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hawk
McTravia
Memorial Day Services in Moravia Led by American Legion
Memorial Day services will be held at 11:00 A.M. in Moravia with the Basil Cowell American Legion Post in charge. Invocation by Rev. F. A. Richard Son, address by Rev. Weldon White nack, names read of war dead by Richard Veach, firing squad, taps, and benediction by Rev. Richardson. The Moravia Band will lead the march from the Legion home at 10:30 CST. rain date is at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Basil Cowell
American Legion
F. A. Richard
Weldon Whitenack
Richard Veach
Richardson
Moravia Band
Legion Home
Legion
Methodist Church
Memorial Services in Unionville Sunday at Baptist church
Memorial services will be held at the Baptist church in Unionville Ta Sunday May 29 at 10 00 A M daylight saving time All Legionaires are asked to meet at the Legion hall at 9 00 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Unionville
Legionaires
Legion Hall
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets at Grace Church
The regular meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service was held at Grace Methodist church parlors on Wednesday May 18 with coffee at 1 15 p m. Hostesses were Mesdames Leonard Pal mer Weldon Whitenack and Harold Burton. Mrs John Veach led the quiet hour and devotions with Mrs D E Bishop in charge assisted by Mrs Lester Brain and Mrs Howard Smith. Mrs Lula R Tillmont presided at the business meeting and offi cers were elected: President Mrs John Veach Vice President Mrs Lester Brain Secretary Mrs Bertha Broshar Treasurer Mrs Ronald Woodward Outgoing officers were Mrs Lula R Tillmont and Mrs D E Bishop Appointive offi cers were Christian Social Relations Mrs Clarence Whitehead and Mrs Ralph McDonough Student Work Mrs Richard Tubaugh Children’s Work Mrs Weldon Whitenack Literature and Publication Mrs Carl Black Spiritual leader Mrs D E Bishop The pledge service was by the treasurer The members voted honorary life membership for Mrs D E Bishop She will receive a membership pin and certificate The Whitenack children also receive honorary life membership Proceeds from the memberships go to the missionary fund The Are You ll Fellowship will receive funds from our association to help defray camp expenses at Lake Darling this summer The meeting closed with prayer by the new president Mrs Juli Veuch The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 15 at 4 15 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
Leonard Palmer
Weldon Whitenack
Harold Burton
John Veach
D. E. Bishop
Lester Brain
Howard Smith
Lula R. Tillmont
Bertha Broshar
Ronald Woodward
Lula R. Tilimont
Christian Social Relations
Clarence
Makayla Endteies Wn At Leon Flower Show
Mes Ha Buyer won blue red and white ribbons wither cuties at the flower show in Leau Puesdas Mrs Zell Callen Won three blue and one red ribbon Mas Neile Williams Won two blue ribbons All their entries won prizes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Ha Buyer
Leau, Puesdas
Zell Callen
Mas
Neile Williams
Airman Richard McDanel Killed In Denver Auto Crash
Airman Richard Charles McDanel 19, son of Lloyd and Louise Hawk McDanel, died in an auto accident in Denver Colorado on May 18 1960. He was stationed at Lowry Field near Denver and formerly of Moravia Iowa where he attended Moravia High School class of 1958. Funeral with full military honors was May 23 at Turner Funeral Home, interment Hillcrest Cemetery. A Air Force firing squad and color guards attended from nearby bases. Survivors include his parents one sister and her husband one grandmother and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McDanel
Lloyd McDanel
Denver Colorado
Lowryfield Air Force Base
Denver
Richard Charles McDanel
Lloyd
Louise Hawk MecDanel
Moravia
Colo
Moravia High School
Air Force
Lowry Field
Lloyd McDanes
Kathryn Casale
Joe
Joey
Mark
Anahiem
Calif
Enda Johnson
Turner Funeral Home
Donald Plum
Albia
U.S. Air Force
Grand View Air Force Base
Kansas City
Kirksville
Moravia Legion Post
Kenneth Jacobs
Lowry Air Force Base
Hillcrest Cemetery
To Make Gas Survey Here
A natural gas survey for Moravia will begin June 1, announced by Jas A Bradley district manager for Iowa Southern Utilities. The survey seeks up to date information on customer desires and will collect data on home and business heating costs and other pertinent details for prospective customers. The goal is to avoid delays in gas distribution construction and ensure efficient rollout this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jas. A. Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities
Bradley
25th Anniversary for McCords at Iconium Church
Mr and Mrs Edward McCord were honored at a surprise reception for their 25th wedding anniversary at Iconium Methodist church on Sunday May 22 1960. About ninety friends and relatives attended as the basement decorations featured flowers and 25s. The three tier diamond cake, baked by Mrs McCord’s niece, and pink candles with a lily of the valley bouquet framed the display. جهود
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McCord
Iconium Methodist Church
MecCord
Wayne McKee
Indianola
Lily of the
Pearl Free
Centerville
Russell Bales
East Moline
Martha McCord
Des Moines
James McCord
Don Whitehead
Mystic
James Calhoun
Delbert Calhoun
Pulaski
Moravia
Eonium
Oskaloosa
Albia
Bussey
Melrose
Ottuimwa
Funeral services for Rev Gob Zimmerman held in Albis
Mr and Mrs Cecil Comstock attended the funeral for Rev Gob Zimmerman in Albis on Wednesday. Weekend visitors included Glen Stephenson and family of Knoxville and Walter Paris family at Claude Paris home. Multiple local residents stopped by homes Sunday while others lunch visited kin and a birthday anniversary of Mrs Swaim noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Comstock
Gob Zimmerman
Albis
Glen Stephenson
Knoxville
Walter Paris
Claude Paris
Jim Hershberger
Ivphilli
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Gene Lathen
Bill Cox Bone
May
Floyd Moffatt
Udell
Lawrence Lincoln
Naperville
Jimmy Lincoln
Chicago
al Staffeld
Wituiwe
Ottumwa
Reum Buuber
Aclina Hopkins
Adbia Aia Alis
Pearl Swadin
Ben Jones
Swaim
Polio Shots At Centerville Saturday
A public vaccination clinic will be held at Central Ward school in Centerville Saturday morning May 28 from 8 00 a m to 12 00 noon All children and adults under forty are urged to attend if not fully protected by Salk vaccine The schedule calls for a first shot followed by a second within four weeks a third about seven months after the second a booster within a year after the third and a yearly booster thereafter A nominal fee will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ward School
Centerville
Methodist General Conference Interpreted
The Reverend Lester Moore pastor of Manning Iowa Methodist church and delegate to the general conference will speak at Grave Methodist church at o clock on Wednesday June 1. Manning will explain actions by the general conference held in Denver April 27 to May 7. Congregations of the Moravia Methodist Circuit are invited to attend and hear the delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Moore
Methodist Church of
Manning
Iowa
General Conference
Grave Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Denver
Colo
Moravia
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Honors Past Noble Grands
Moravia Rebekah Lodge met with Mrs. Verta Holiman presiding. Mrs. Frank Wilson led a laboling demonstration as plans were made to honor all past Noble Grands at the June 13 meeting. Committees named for program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Verta Holiman Noble Grand
Frank Wilson
Clara Kelan
Cecil Sehrudi
Paul Cridiebaugh
Hoffman
Ralph Spencer
Berber, Buble
Donahoos from Richland to visit relatives in area
Mr and Mrs A W Donahoo of Richland Washington are due this week to visit her pastor Clarence Dowd and other relatives in the area. They are former Moravians and recently visited their son Ded and family in Omaha enroute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Donahoo
Richland
Wash
Proucher
Clarence Dowd
Ded
Omaha
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Barbara Foster
Larry Whitehead
Betty Main
Carolyn VerSteegh
Sharon Argo
Maybelle Knight
Ann Paxston
Rita Gardner
Sharon McSparen
Patsy Blumer
Virginia Strong
Dana Easter
Diane Kincade
Joyce Kin
Sandra Card
Mark Vandrante
Ottum
Christian Church Menu
Yavia High School
Jack Long
Caryl
Barbara Blomgren
Jim Turner
Judy Gladfelder
Ann Muharovich
Nancy Ward
Burtons
Koby
Hiaty
Mrs. Hammond
40. S
Makayla Endteies
Leon
Denver, Colo
McCords Sun
Methodist General Conference
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