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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1970

Page

4

Last Rites Tuesday For Mae J. Luse, 79

Mae J. Luse 79 died November 8 1970 at Monroe County hospital Albia Iowa. She was born August 4 1891 in Monroe County daughter of T J and Livona Patrick Jones. She married Guss Luse February 15 1911 who survives along with one son T J Luse Moravia one sister Jessie Potts Albia four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday November 10 1970 at 2 p m Salem United Methodist Church Moravia burial Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mae 3 Luse Monroe County Iowa Monroe County Hospital Albia T. J Livona Patrick Jones Guss Luse Gerold Gerald Charles O John W Bert L Guy F T. J. Luse Moravia Jessie Potts Edna Mae James D. Luse Marion Jerold J G. =. Luse United Brethren Church Salem United Methodist Church Salem United Methodist Church With Rev. L. B. Deedrick Hillcrest Cemetery

Home Ec Adult Class Final Notice on Two Sessions

The Home Ec Adult Class schedules two sessions due to conflicts. On Wednesday November 1, the lesson focuses on tax problems with Mr Hood of H R Block sharing money saving tips. On Tuesday November 17, attendees will see inexpensive Christmas gift ideas and bring a gift or decoration from home. Local ladies may demonstrate candle making and gift ideas. Final notice. class paused for Thanksgiving week.

Hood H & R Block Co

County Landfill Meeting Thursday Plans move for county system

Plans for a countywide landfill system to handle solid wastes proceed as 19 representatives from towns and rural areas prepare to organize officers and committees. The November 12 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Centerville Agricultural Building will set a plan aimed for 1972 after legal matters are cleared. Each town except Centerville gets one seat, Centerville five, rural areas four.

Centerville Appanoose County

ETC Club Meeting and Weekend Social

ETC Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John Guthrey with 10 members present. Rock was the diversion. prize winners were Mrs. Blanche Kincade and Mrs. Leonard Palmer. Door prize to Mrs. Frank Wilson. Hosts served cherry dessert, nuts, mints, and coffee. Saturday evening co op supper and rock party at the Carter home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tuttle. Prize winners: Mrs. Blanche Kincade, Mrs. Frank Lathen, Theo Miller, Leonard Palmer. traveling prize to Harry Woodward. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gladfelder Friday. They toured Rathbun dam area Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Main spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Kennett Gladfelder.

ETC Club John Guthrey Blanche Kincade Leonard Palmer Frank Wilson Loyd Carter Karl Tuttle Carter Frank Lathen Theo Miller Harry Woodward Robert Foster Kenneth Gladfelder Jess Ted Broshar Rathbun Dam Eric Main Kennett Gladtelder Trenton Wilson Moravia Eastern Stars Masonic Temple Eva Winger Ottumwa Forrest Sutcliff Plano Forrest van Benthuysen Genevieve Morgan Electa Jim Horton Grand Chapter

Moravia Mohawks face rebuilding 70 71 season

Mohawks begin 1970 71 campaign November 24 at Moulton with returning starters and new recruits. Coach Pfannebecker anticipates stronger opponents, height concerns, and a cautious outlook as Moravia opens against Centerville Little Reds November 28 while girls coach Macy rebuilds after last year’s graduation losses.

Mohawks Moulton Larry Pfannebecker Gary Tisue Nicky Dicks Jody McDanel Phil Prater Bob Self Randy Scott Bob Hiatt Dave Harrington Tom Woodin Dallas McDanel Jack Martin Mike French Donald Argo Moravia Dick van Sickel David MecDown Tom Brownlee Robbie Hiatt Ron Thomas Lite Mohawks Little Reds Centerville MHS Alex Macy Linda Hiatt Dixie Davis Linda Self Beth Steenhoek Diane Rogers Claudia Miller Vicki van Dorin Jean Ann Rouse Janiece Tubaugh Diana Kelley Fonda Dicks Barbara Coltrain Natalie Woodward Sally Martin Sharon Thomas Karla Scott MHL Macy Jean Amn Rouse Selly Martin Sharon Thomias Albia Moravia Union

World Community Day at Grace Church Nov 13

World Community Day will be held at 2 p.m. Friday Nov 13 at Grace Methodist Church with Rev Thomas Woodin as guest speaker. All ladies of the community are invited to attend this special service as women around the world gather yearly to observe this event.

Grace Methodist Church Thomas Woodin

Salem United Methodist Church Services Notice

The Salem United Methodist Church lists Rev. L. B. Deadrick as pastor and Guy Argo as church school superintendent. Church School at 10 a.m., Worship at 11, Evening service at 2:30. Dr. A. G. Faust missionary from Africa speaks at Grace church 7:30 p.m. Monday. Bible study midweek and World Community Day service Friday at Grace church 2 p.m. with Rev. Wood as speaker.

Salem United Methodist L. B. Deadrick Guy Argo A. G. Faust Africa Grace Church Woodin

Moravia Grace United Methodist activities and services

Teenium United Methodist Church Moravia lists worship service at 9:30 am and church school at 10:30 am with evening service. Grace Circuit events include sermon on Christian stewardship for children, Jr choir after school, couples group, Koinonia, Bible study, and missionary night with Dr. Faust on Nigeria. Local groups meet in Upper Room and homes.

Grace Circuit The United Methodist Church Thomas W. Woodin Christian Stewardship For Children Moravia GRACE

Wesley Chapel church activities and meetings

Virgil Dooley, Lay Leader, announces Sunday events at Grace church with 6 00 p m UMYF and 7 30 p m Bible study at the Turtles Also on Monday 7 30 p m Missionary night at Grace with Dr Faust Thursday November 19 at 1 30 p m WSCS meets at Mrs Flora Hiatt s home Roll call is visitation Wednesday 6 30 p m Jr High UMYF at Grace

Virgil Dooley Grace Church Turtles Grace Faust WSCS Flora Hiatt Visitation Robert Foster Dr. Faust

Nazarene church notices and schedule update

Robert Foster announces guest missionary Dr Faust Monday at 7 30 p m Annual schedule lists Jr High UMYF at Grace Wednesday 6 30 p m Sunday School at 10 00 Worship at 11 06 NYPS juniors 7 45 Evangelistic sermon 7 30 Wednesday prayer meeting at the Church of the Nazarene Rev E J Strong pastor Larry Smith involved

Church of the Nazarene E. J. Strong Larry Smith

Thanks for cards visits and gifts during hospital stay

LaVonne Bolin expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for cards visits and gifts received while hospitalized and after returning home. Special thanks to Rev Woodin for his visits and to everyone who helped her family and provided food. Deep appreciation noted.

Rev. Woodin LaVonne Bolin

Thanks for kindness in our time of sorrow

The family of Blanche Graham expresses gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during our time of sorrow.

Blanche Graham

Supper Guests Honor Kenneth Gladfelder Family

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder hosted guests at the Dale Cox home on Wednesday evening. Gen Gladfelder attended with Jess Gladfelder as part of a supper gathering that honored Kenneth and his family.

Kenneth Gladfelder Gen. Gladfelder Jess Gladfelder Dale Cox Kenneth

Oil shows at test well north of Unionville Iowa

Soap Creek Development Corp drills on Lester Strunk farm two miles north of Unionville. At 1000 ft depth a slight oil stain is logged in Cedar Valley member of the Hunton formation at 974 to 978 ft. Wichita geologist counts tops: Pleistocene to 110 ft, top of Pennsylvania at 110 ft, Mississippian at 305 ft, Devonian Hunton at 739 ft. Excitement grows among directors and stockholders over the unusual shallow oil show.

Soap Creek Development’ Corp Lester Strunk Unionville Jerry Jesperson Wichita Kans Cedar Valley Hunton State of Iowa Centerville Moravia Soap Creek Development Corp Pennsylvania

Former Moravian Dies At Afton

Rufus Easter, 82, of Afton died Tuesday morning Nov. 10 at his home. born Feb. 14 1888 near Darby he was a Moravia resident for years before moving to Afton. Survived by his wife Gay two daughters Zelda Geis and Leona Petznick both of Creston and two sons Leo and Don of Afton. Funeral services set for 2 30 p.m. Thursday.

Darby Moravia Afton Gay Zelda Geis Leona Petznick Creston Leo Don

Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Meets

The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society held a Monday afternoon meeting in the church basement on November 9. Carol Martin led devotionals and prayer as group singing opened, with scripture from Psalms 37 1 11 and Psalms 19 14. Members present included Carol Martin Myrtle Cross Mable Moore Florence Martin Janice Moore Jean Curtis Isal Sulser and a young visitor Michael Martin. They taped and tied clothing packages ready for delivery to the Indian school and planned a December 7 Christmas exchange with gifts candy and cookies to support home boys in service.

Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Carol Martin Carol Jean Curtis Myrtle Cross Mable Moore Florence Martin Janice Moore Isal Sulser Michael Martin

Taylor Aid Meeting Highlights and Upcoming Events

Taylor Aid held a regular meeting on Friday November 6 with attendees including Mr and Mrs Guy Argo Dorothy borer Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh Mr and Mrs Cecil Schrodt Mr and Mrs Dale Sievers Julie Dowd Mr and Mrs Jay L Wilson and Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter Minutes were read and a roll call taken The Hobby Show is planned for Centerville December 3 Virginia and Leta Pettibone received gifts from their secret pal The next meeting will be with Vic Mihalovich and includes a Christmas gift bag exchange on December 4.

Taylor Aid Mary Herron Guy Argo Dorothy Boyer Ivan Harsh Cecil Schrodt Dale Sievers Julie Dowd Jay L. Wilson Loyd Carter Hobby Show Centerville Virginia Leta Pettibone Wilda Argo Vic Mihalovich

Fifth District American Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Newton

Mrs. Michael Koffman, Mrs. Bette Van Dorin and Mrs. Jay Oehler attended the fifth district American Legion Auxiliary gathering in Newton on Saturday November 7. Poppy corsages worn by the attendees were made and presented by Mrs. Ivan Harsh. the poppy centerpiece entered in competition was crafted by Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Mrs. Lee Hiatt. Mrs. Koffman serves as Appanoose county president.

Michael Koffman Bette van Dorin Jay Oehler 5Th District American Legion Auxiliary Newton Ivan Harsh Leonard Palmer Lee Hiatt Koffman Appanoose County

Crop Sunday designated for Apangoose county

Sunday, Nov. 15 has been designated as Crop Sunday for Ap pangose county. Callers will try to contact you on Sunday or you may arrange a later call by contacting east half chairmen Mr. and Mrs. Harry Felton of Udell or west half chairman Mr. Joe Sherrard. Gene Gladfelder spent part of last week with his parents after undergoing surgery at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville.

Appangose Harry Felton Udell Joe Sherrard Gene Gladfelder Kenneth Gladfelder St. Joseph Hospital Centerville

Corps of Engineers Accepting Bids For Buck Creek Area Concessions

The U S Army Corps of Engineers invites concession bids for Buck Creek area north of Rathbun Lake near Moravia. Bidders must provide boats and services, with facilities like a marina and boat ramp, for a 20 year lease on about 50 acres, minimum $600 annual rent and $300 deposit. Proposals due February 16, 1971, at 2 30 p m in the District Office.

Corps of Engineers Buck Creek R. L. Anderson, Jr U. S. Army Engineer District Kansas City Rathbun Lake Moravia Anderson

Rebekahs Hold Annual Birthday Party Meeting

Mrs. Frank Wilson led Moravia Rebekah lodge in a regular meeting on Monday evening. Reports followed, with a program for the traveling emblem arranged. During social hour the annual birthday party was hosted by Mrs. Herb Boblenz, Mrs. Bette Van Porin and Mrs. Raymond Ashby for 14 members and three guests, with refreshments by Mrs. Tom Pettibone.

Frank Wilson Moravia

Local Boys Earn Blue Grass All Conference Football Honors

Moravia senior Dick Van Sickle earned first team back, Moravia teammate Jack Martin made All-Conference center. Three Moravia players received honorable mention Randy Scott Greg Mobley and Ron Thomas. Full selections feature numerous players from Moravia C Decatur M Trail SE Warren and others across ends tackles guards centers backs and defense roles.

Moravia High School Dick van Sickle Jack Martin Moravia MHS Randy Scott Greg Mobley Ron Thomas Jim Luse S.E. Warren John Toy M. Trail Stan Bingham M.dallas Monty Franklin Bill Jones C. Decatur Terry Garner Bruce Hartley Soph Jack Marin Dick VanSickle Bob Moore M-Dallas Rick Uttley Warren Larry Stanton Seymour Jim Reno Mark Smith Randy Heintz Scott Carlton Ron Bridley Alan Heaton

Annual Turkey Supper at Salem Church

About 90 members and friends gathered Tuesday evening November 10 for Salem United Methodist Church annual turkey supper. Turkey dressing and drinks were provided and baskets added to a bountiful meal. A program followed with devotionals led by Mrs. Harold Mason and assistances from Mrs. Carl Van Zante Mrs. Wendell Murdy and Mrs. Gary Charity. Harold Mason introduced guests Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bay of Albia who shared slides from their Europe trip this summer.

Salem Church Salem United Methodist Church Harold Mason Carl van Zante Wendell Murdy Gary Charity Stanley Bay Albia Europe

Thanking friends for hospital stay with special mentions

Bill Woodward Ir expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their help during hospitalization. He extends specific thanks to Dr. Avera and Rev. Strong for their support.

Dr. Avera Rev. Strong

Merle Ulness Receives Kindness After Illness

The Miller Francis Miller family expresses deep thanks for support after Merle illness beginning October 1. Merle was moved November 5 from St. Josephs hospital to Golden Age Manor, with hospital visits cards flowers meals prayers and gifts gratefully acknowledged.

Merle Ulness St. Joseph’s Hospital Golden Age Manor

Birth of Stacy Allen Chidester at Monroe County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Larry Chidester welcome a son born November 5 at Monroe County Hospital weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. The baby is named Stacy Allen. Grandparents are Estil ay and Basil Chidester of Albia. Great grandparents include Gerald Gay of Oskaloosa Tod McDanell Moravia and Juce DeWitt of Russell.

Larry Chidester Monroe County Hospital Stacy Allen Estilay Basil Chidester Albia Gerald Gay Oskaloosa Gaytod

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mae J. Luse Mac Teenium United Methodist Jerry Roblenz Koinonia Kari Tuttle Grace Church For the Parish. We Will Have Dr. Faust Nigeria Salem Richard Tubaugh Jr. High Umyf Wesley Chapel Fairview Church Rufus Easter Taylor.aid Mrs. Wilson Rebekahs Dennis Bauer Mike Street Knoxville Elsie Adams Zenith Hiatt Edna Schriener Office of Economic Opportunity Bill Woodward Theo and Merle Miller Francis Miller
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