02 Nov 1961
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1961
Page
1
The County Conference Board met in Centerville to appoint a new assessor after Lloyd Rose’s resignation of 12 years, but postponed until Friday. Four applicants passed the State Tax Commission exam: Ruth Tucker Nancy Moore Marvin Condra and Jack Martin. The board will interview them Friday to choose the successor and may consider naming a deputy as interim until replacement.
Mrs. Jess Gladfelder expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for calls, visits at Albia hospital, gifts, flowers, and kind words after returning home. She thanks everyone for their thoughtfulness and support.
The Rev Lawrence Jones director of stewardship for the south Town conference of the Methodist church will speak at Moravia Methodist circuit morning worship services His sermon titled Spiritual Accounting closes a month of stewardship and tithing emphasis Covants on tithing and stewardship will be presented in the offering at all three services.
Moravia Community School district patrons are invited to Education Week observances from November 5 to 11. Highlight is Thursday November 9 with 6 45 to 8 00 p m visitation in both buildings and a program in the high school gym hosted by criminologist Mr Peter Tanis discussing discipline in the home and drug awareness.
Mrs. Bessie Boshak Kaster of 5415 Allan Street Los Angeles California fell in her yard Saturday and was found unconscious by boys passing by. She was taken to a hospital and remained unconscious for a time and is thought to be improving. She will be released in several days to go to the home of her daughter at 914 Harley Avenue Downey California.
The E T C club and husbands dined at 6 30 Thursday evening at Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan home. Hosts were Mr and Mrs A O Main. After a delicious meal, rock was played with high prizes going to Lee Hiatt for the men and Mrs Lee Hiatt for the ladies. A social hour followed.
Ralph Conroy Shelquist born July 2 1888 near Melrose died October 26 1961 Bloomfield Iowa at 63 farmed all his life in Monroe county later on a Moravia farm survived by wife Lois three children Lucile Ralston Robert and Francis seven grandchildren and siblings Ray and Peatle Funeral at Turner funeral home Monday October 30 with Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating burial Oak View cemetery
Harlan H. Horner of Albany New York has been visiting his brother Presley K. Horner for a few days. A University of Illinois graduate he attended the homecoming celebration on October 20 21 and 22. He is retired from educational work and writes books. He plans to take his sister Mrs Flossie Tarr from Fort Madison Iowa home with him for a visit. Both were born in Moravia.
The ladies of the E.U.B. church announce a bazaar and chili supper set for November 14. Proceeds support church funds and community activities.
Dedication Sunday at Fairview Methodist Church marks the 2:20 PM sermon by Dr. Glen Parpott Ottumwa district superintendent. Schedule includes 4 PM morning worship with Rev. Larry Jones, 12 PM Sunday school, 12:30 basket dinner, and 2:30 dedication of the community center.
A large crowd filled the school gymnasium Friday for the Moravia fall music concert. Featured were a precision flag-swinging drill by Harrington Argo VerSteegh and Boblenz under Wayne Burghoffer, the boys choir coached by Mrs Katheryn Campbell, and a lively junior high chorus performing Catch a Falling Star. The kinder garten presented Our Beautiful Flag while the girls glee club explored Lady of Spain with percussion.
James McAnineh of Melrose and Mrs. McAnineh announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Connie Kay to Gary G. Adams son of Mr and Mrs George Adams of Albia The wedding is set for November 11 at the E U B church in Moravia Connie Kay is a Moravia Community School senior Gary Adams is a graduate of Albia High School and attends Centerville Junior College
Members of the Golden Links Sunday school class and families enjoyed a cooperative supper and early Thursday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev and Mrs F P A Ogden and daughter Eunice were guests. Mrs Zell Callen is the teacher of the class.
Moravia students earned top honors at a 4 H awards banquet as local youths were recognized for achievements. The event highlighted 4 H leaders and showcased student projects and community involvement.
The First Christian church held Sunday school at 10:00 and prepared for communion. Ard will meet Wednesday afternoon at Birdie Main.
Rev H LaVern Smith pastor Eric Woodward Sunday School superintendent Sunday services listed including morning worship youth program evening evangelistic service and singspiration message. Wednesday Hour of Prayer and choir practice announced plus a promotional line inviting attendance.
Pastor Rev J A Ogden leads the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Sunshine choir performs. Junior high and senior Y F meet. World Community Day on Friday Nov 3 at 2:00 p.m. program theme Freedom to Know. Family night Nov Bth with pot luck at 6:30. W S W S Nov 10 at 8:00 hosted by Mrs Maude Coffin. Lillian Ogden to present.
Grace Methodist Church plans morning worship at 10:06 led by Pastor Rev Weldon Whitenack with sermon Spiritual Accounting by Rev Lawrence E Jones. Sunday school at 11:00 and a 12:30 basket dinner at the Community Center followed by a 2:30 dedication ceremony.
Martha Rouse, a Moravia High School senior, was named the county’s most outstanding 4-H girl at the Albia banquet. She received a cedar chest engraved with her name and honor from Peoples National Bank. Larry Bettis was the most outstanding 4-H boy, earning a wristwatch. About 470 attended the Tuesday evening event at Albia High School auditorium. Shirley Calhouney, Mark Vanters, and Linda Ammons were also recognized in various awards.
A church notes listing Sunday services at Wesley Chapel with Dr Glen Parrott and Rev Lawrence Jones, and Moravia activities under Richard Tubaugh including Sunday school worship sessions, sermons on Spiritual Accounting, youth fellowships, choir rehearsals, and midweek Romans study. It also mentions Mrs Mearl Walter attending Grace Methodist events with her daughter.
Moravia coach Richard Armstrong announces the upcoming season with seven returning letter winners for the boys and a larger rebuilding task after last year’s graduations. The girls move forward with returning players and several new hopefuls as Tomlin, Mosley, and Rouse lead the squad, while Nancy Mosley is awaiting a medical clearance. First game is Friday November 10 against Fox Valley or Milton, followed by Hedrick Lovilla Bussey Russell and Blakenburg, with the boys wearing Bolle Gew warm-up jackets this season.
Donald West and Jerry Boblenz are among four Moravia 4-H members winning the Chicago trip award at the Appanoose county 4-H banquet held Tuesday evening at Centerville Saint Church. Over 200 attended. other honorees include Ruth Henrick, Karen Shepard, Linda Irelan, Mary Sue Moffitt, Joanne Main, Becky Wilson, and multiple award recipients across categories.
The Junior MYF collected 49 dollars for UNICEF during their Tuesday evening outing. They returned to the Sylvan Van Dorin home for refreshments afterward.
Mayor M. K. Blackman and Lige Albertson attended a municipal water system meeting in Nevada Louisiana on Tuesday. The session was conducted by the state department for care and operations of city water systems.
A daughter LaDonna Kay Corbett was born Oct 23 at St Josephs hospital Centerville to Carl and wife. Grandparents W H Whicker Ravia and Harry Hefner Hannibal. A daughter Shelli Lin Woodward born Oct 31 at Monroe County hospital Albia weighing 6 lbs 7 oz. Grandparents Bill Woodward Ravia and Mrs O G Woodward great grandmother Mrs Roy Ellis Des Moines.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.