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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
4
Relatives will visit Moravia area cemeteries to observe Memorial Day. The observance focuses on honoring veterans with possible local services and placements of flags at sites across Moravia and nearby communities.
Miss Maribeth Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Johnson was installed as Worthy Agnes of the Moravia Rainbow. Officers installed included Janice McDonough as worthy advisor and Jean Taylor as marshal. Johnson chose the theme The Lord Is My Shepherd with blue and white colors. Refreshments followed the ceremony with a spring blue and white centerpiece.
Mrs Ann Brede and Diane Kincade were initiated into the Grand Cross of Color at Bloomfield Iowa on Sunday afternoon May 26 1968. It is the first time Moravia Order of Rainbow for Girls recipients have earned the honor, awarded for outstanding Rainbow Eastern Star or Magnanim work. One delegate is chosen by the local Rainbow advisory board for every five girls initiated.
The Band Mothers will hold their meeting Saturday evening June 8 at 88 PA. Reunion The 8. G. Boyer reunion will be Sunday, June and at the Center vile Park to dinner. 'ene Bear, Secy.
Gary Underwood son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Underwood will be inducted into the Army on June 3. He serves with the Boys In Service program and is among local youths entering military service this month.
The Iconium road contract was awarded at Ames to Mott Construction Co of Centerville as the sole bidder. Completion date is September 15.
Moravia welcomed Eldon and Milton chapters for a Tri-Chapter gathering. Officers and guests from Albia Bloomfield Moulton Centerville Ottumwa Seymour Mystic Eldon Milton Askalooga Moberly Des Moines Moravia attended with 99 guests served cookies mints nuts and coffee during social hour.
Arlie Wilson expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends neighbors relatives and all who sent cards letters gifts flowers and visits during her shut in. special thanks to the golden links sunday school class for a sunshine basket and the e u b ladies aid for a dinner and to everyone who brought food helped with cooking and house work. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Miss Eunice Ogden daughter of Rev and Mrs J A Ogden was one of five honor students at Centerville Community College commencement in the Centerville high school auditorium. Other graduates included Dennis Argo Richard Coltraln and Madge Lee. Areng Lubberns president of Central College spoke. Percy Norris presented diplomas. Dean Hellyer notes many Moravia ’63 graduates will enter Centerville CC in fall as new building on Drake avenue nears occupancy.
Mr and Mrs Harold Mason attend the graduation of their son Richard from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville Missouri. Richard earns a Bachelor of Science in Education with Honorary Cum Laude as about 400 graduates receive diplomas. He will pursue a master's degree this summer.
Special communication set for Friday May 34 at 1 00 p m at the lodge hall for funeral ceremonies for departed brother P K Horner all members urged to attend Regular meeting Antiquity lodge No 252 AF A M Monday evening June 3 at 8 00 p m Robert Potts W M
The Church of the Nazarene announces a time change under Pastor HekaVarn Smith. Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. morning worship replace earlier times. youth program at 7:00 p.m. and evangelistic service with Singspiration at 7:45 p.m. midweek events include Hour of Prayer at 7:30 p.m. and choir practice at 8:30 p.m.
Rev J A Ogden pastor Carl VanZanté Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. In June July August services start 7:30 p.m. Union Vacation Bible School at Grade School begins Monday morning June through Friday June 14. Classes each morning 9:00 11:30 for ages four through eighth grade Bible Study Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Church Council meeting Wednesday 8:30 p.m.
Mr Louis Schaffner minister and Mrs Birdie Main superintendent announce service times at 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am communion and germ an Wednesday afternoon meeting at Birdie Main home
Readable church notices show Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel schedules with sermons at 10:00 a.m. and evening services, Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Vacation church school runs Monday to Friday 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Sub-District study and Woman's Society meetings listed. Music Festival in Centerville.
Bill and Mrs William Woodward are honored by their family with a noon meal at the community building to mark their 25th wedding anniversary while their daughter Natalie celebrates her ninth birthday. Family members from multiple towns attend including Gordon Bill Jr Natalies siblings and many Woodward relatives. A cake is cut and shared with guests.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, June 2 at Eslinger Cemetery. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a guest speaker for the afternoon program.
The Moravia Garden club will hold a flower show on Tuesday June 4 at the Community Building with the theme Beauty In Orbit. Mrs Nellie Williams is chairman and Mrs Harley Tisue is co chair, doors open 1 to 4 p.m. Mrs Howard Reddish of Indianaola will judge. A program followed by tea will be offered and the public is urged to attend.
The Jordan Construction Co has begun culvert work on Iconium Road but Dayne Taylor the county road maintenance man arranged Memorial Day traffic access to Salem and nearby cemeteries. Travel is at individual risk with narrow run-arounds at the culverts.
The Moravia community vacation Bible school starts Monday June 3 at 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Grade school building inviting children ages 4 through 8th grade. Local pastors lead devotions with a closing program Friday June 14 at 7:45 p.m. in the Methodist church.
The Moravia band will play two concerts at the Iowa State Fair in late August. The exact performance date is not yet known and will be announced in the Union when notified by band director Wayne Burghoffer.
The Moravia softball team improved to 3-0 in regular schedule with an 18-10 victory over Lovilia on Thursday night. Pitcher Boyd Paxston earned another win for the Moravia squad.
Reverend Richard Yoder of Iowa City led the youth rally at the Moravia grade school in a Churches of Tourism event. The program included a reception and supper. The evening speaker was Reverend Richard Ellis of Ottumwa.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards flowers and remembrances during hospital stay and after returning home. The message notes appreciation will be gratefully remembered.
Local baker Mrs Olive Jean Tarbell stars in a televised Crisco shortening ad shot in Ottumwa Moravia Centerville and Moravia venues. Twenty crew from New York and Des Moines staged the shoot with kitchen scenes at the Tarbell home and courthouse backdrop.
William DuVall 25, former infantryman, and Lee In Suk 24, recently married in Seoul twice, plan a Christian wedding at the First Christian Church in Albia on June 9 at 8:00 pm with a reception. Reverend Jean Shoung Park of First Christian Church Albia will officiate.
Presley K. Horner 80 died May 2 at Centerville hospital after a brief illness. He never married and lived on his farm west of Moravia. Survived by one brother Harlan Horner Albany NY one sister Mrs Robert Tarr Ft Madison two nieces and a nephew. He served Moravia as mayor, on the town council and library board and led Fall Festival efforts. A devoted Mason and Eastern Star member he held several lodge offices. Funeral services and Masonic rites planned for Friday afternoon.
Charles Argo 22 of Moravia will enter Iowa State Medical School in the fall after earning a B A from Central College. He played in the chemistry club and concert band and held several treasurer roles in student bodies and Gaass Hall Council and attended Central on a scholastic scholarship.
Loyd Carter, injured last fall in a tractor accident, was admitted to Ottumwa hospital and underwent a bone graft on his left arm below the elbow. The arm will be cast for eight weeks.
Members including Mr. and Mrs. Ira Boyer Mrs. William Woodward and Mrs. Nellie Williams attended the 4th district flower show in Baxter on Tuesday. Boyer won two firsts in artistic arrangement a second in artistic and a second in horticulture. Williams won a first second and third in artistic and a third in specimen. Mrs. Charles Coffin won one second and two thirds in specimens.
A note expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards gifts and flowers received during a stay at Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville. Special thanks are given to the ladies who cared for Debra Sue, with prayers and blessings for all.
Mr and Mrs Charles Jennings of Marshalltown Iowa welcomed a son born May 24 weighing 9 pounds 24 ounces He has been named Todd Stanley Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Jennings and Mr and Mrs Everett Baker of Haverhill Iowa
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