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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1964
Page
1
Moravia School officials invite parents and interested persons to visit classrooms during American Education Week. The elementary school open house is Thursday Nov 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the high school open house is Tuesday night with pupil work displayed for review. Refreshments will be available after discussions.
Mr and Mrs Albert Witherby will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday Nov 15 with a gathering from 2 to 5 at the Darrtown Methodist church. Former Morav lang. remarks and extended family are noted amid local social updates from the Witherby family and area residents including Lowell Van Dorin Roy Susette Ethel Van Dorin Francis Kincade Dugan Gravette Ark and Harold Burton with Steve Burger family in Minburn.
Gratitude to friends who sent flowers gifts cards and calls while I was a patient at Morroe County Hospital and since returning home. Their thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Cecil Schrodt thanks everyone for the cards flowers and sunshine basket received during hospitalization and after returning home expressing deep appreciation.
Dr and Mrs Ray Avera and family plan to relocate to Moravia on Friday to begin practice here. The family will move possessions and office equipment, with the office set to reopen early next week.
The honor roll lists students by class year with some averages noted. Juniors include Max Hawk Lorraine Johnson Connie Mullina Linda Whitehead Joyce Roberts Diane Judge Keith Miller Marie Van Dorff Barbara Darby Philip Wright Dianne Pearson Navid Shelquist and Charles Van De Pol achieving 92.40. Honorable Mention spans 89 to 81 and includes Freshmen George Brogovich Dennis Caster Joyce McDonough James Martin Judy Stufflebeam Carl Tarbell Deborah Van Dorin Debra Walker. Sophomores Maxine Johnson Gerald Stocker Marcia Walter Juniors Francine Brozovich Catherine Faber Chester Gillen Phillip Harrington Donna Raekard Larry Proctor Seniors Betty Blumer Richard Calhoun Larry Gri nstead Harold Hawk Jr Johnny McClurg Edith Mulling David Oehler Craig Sheldon Madelyn Sinclair John Tarbell Linda Underwood.
A 1964 58th annual Christmas Seal campaign workshop took place October 30 at the Centerville Presbyterian church. Volunteers stuffed 6216 letters for mailing. County chairman Mrs Jim Woodward led, with Mrs Jerry Pettibone and Mrs John Means as local organizers and Mrs Woods the regional director in charge.
The First Christian Church conducts Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Minister Louie Schaffner and Superintendent Birdie Main. Communion and service follow. Aid will meet with Birdie Main on Wednesday morning at the parish house.
Mrs Clarence Johnson sustained a fractured left arm Sunday afternoon in a fall at her home. She was transported to Monroe County Hospital in Albia for treatment.
Mrs Elbert Moore hosted the Past Matrons club at her home west of Iconium with Mrs Paul Dicks assisting. Attendees signed a card for hospital patient Mrs Carl Black of Monroe County Hospital Albia. Refreshments followed. Other notes mention Miss Mabel Coulson recovering from a knee injury and Mr and Mrs Stocker relocating to Moravia.
Mrs Mamie DuVall expresses gratitude for cards calls gifts and prayers received at the hospital and after returning home She offers a special thanks to Reverend Elton Coleman for his support and care
Nelle Gunn and Sara Ann Harris announce the 1934 Census of Agriculture for Appanoose County will be done in three stages. Enumerators will be recruited and trained, about one per 160 farms. Bureau questionnaires go to rural boxholders starting Nov. 12, followed by in-person visits starting Nov. 16 to help farmers complete forms.
Four Moravia Community School students Edie Connie Mixe Mullins and Paltiy Jordan were injured at a Milwaukee rail crossing near the corn bins east of the school. The car frame caught on the rail causing glass cuts and shock. Faith Jordan was hospitalized for high blood pressure. The boy remained uninjured and others returned to school. Parents named Mullins and Jordan.
United Women of Moravia invite participation in a union World Community Day service at 2 pm Friday. Theme is Peace, Man and Nations in a Changing World. Church members urge support for plans to seek a new channel of peace. Come to the service.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Main and family from Des Moines visited and spent Sunday at the Birdie Main home. Sunday dinner guests included Herbert Main and Gaylord Main with Joann, Glen Fowler, Lorraine and Loig, and Osa Brown of Moravia. Dale Laws and son from Algona are spending the week with their parents, Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry and Mr and Mrs John Laws.
Jeffrey Perry, a two year old boy, is reported as a patient at Albia Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Gary Perry.
Taylor Aid will meet with Mary Meadows Friday, November 6 for a regular meeting.
A benefit card party will be held Saturday evening November 7 at 7 30 at the Rebekah hall. Rook and pitch will be played. Refreshments will be served. Donations of 50 cents per person.
Roy Downing former local State Conversation officer appointed Superintendent of Waters in the Lands and Waters Division of the State Conversation Commission. Downing has served over 18 years with the Commission as a conservation officer and public relations officer and previously worked as conservation officer at Moravia.
In Monroe, Johnson led Goldwater 3087 to 1540 and Hughes over Hultman 3103 to 1474 as national and state trends persisted. County results showed Democratic wins in national and district races, with late precincts revealing Republican gains. local offices favored Republicans, while several races remained close or flipping in Moravia and Albia precincts. The Appanoose Monroe three-county race saw shifts with Whisler ahead of Goode in two counties. County officials listed include Clerk of Court Davis losing by 89 votes and other county posts with mixed results. Constitutional amendment in Appanoose approved 3466 to 1953.
Special services begin Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Kirksville with daily evenings at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Harold E. Spradling, pastor of the Kirksville E U B church, will be guest speaker. He previously led the Trenton E A B church for eight years and is now in his second year at a new Mission church in Kirksville. Special music will be provided for all services and the public is invited.
Morrells Male Chorus directed by Gordon Jenkins of Ottumwa with 40 voices will guest the Grace Methodist church family night supper this Friday at 6 30 p m and give a public concert at 8 30 p m in the sanctuary. Public welcome.
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs A G Mason. With the president absent, Mrs Marshall Perry presided. The program included a resume of political candidates and a discussion. Members present were Mrs Harley Tisue, Mrs Emma Hayward, and Mrs Anna Rogers. twelve members attended.
Mrs Harold Shingledecker a missionary to Burundi Africa since 1944 will speak at a special prayer group at Mrs Rosalie Gladfelders home Tuesday Nov 10 at 2 30 pm and at Grace Methodist church for a public meeting at 730 pm Her account includes five month WWII route to Africa starting a 28 pupil grass hut school now Olson Memorial School and a Bible school to train workers She also serves as World Gospel Mission treasurer in Africa and leads Womens meetings while raising four children at home
Regular meeting of the Moravia Eastern Stars will be held Tuesday evening November 10 at 7 30 Mrs Claude Hawk WM presiding.
Mrs Rubye R Winsler Lewis 69 of 6708 University Ave Des Moines died Oct 29 Iowa Methodist Hospital after ten weeks of illness Funeral services were held Oct 31 at Westminster United Presbyterian Church Des Moines with interment Glendale Cemetery Survived by husband Ray two sisters Mary Ward Moravia Roxa Miller Centerville four nieces one nephew and many relatives Moravia attendees included Norman Ward Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks Dan and Mr George Winsler
The families of Ray A Lewis Mary Ward Roxa Milier thank neighbors friends and relatives for memorial gifts cards and other expressions of sympathy during their mourning period.
A Christian Church Ladies group met at Mrs. Leotus and Mrs. Nancy Temple's home for a farewell gathering. They shared memories, sang old hymns, and heard a reading by Mrs. Perry. Birthday songs honored Mrs. Birdie Main and Mrs. Artie Broshar. Gifts were given, refreshments served, and guests listed. The Temple family plans to sell household goods on Saturday before moving to Illinois.
Joe Garrett welding engineer for Valley Supply Co will be present for the young farmers adult class tonight Thursday.
Alva Cridlebaugh was taken to Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri Sunday for tests after several weeks of illness. He will undergo surgery and his wife Mrs Cridlebaugh is with him. Those wishing to send cards should address them to Room 102 in care of the hospital.
This feature presents editor views on farming in Iowa Minnesota and Missouri. Phil Allen of Omaha Nebraska hosts the first Midwest News Commutator over KTVO Ottumwa at 12:15 Sunday November 8. Sponsored by NFO members of Channel 3 TV area.
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