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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1966
Page
4
Residents and property owners are reminded of a public meeting on the proposed Moravia sewer system. The session is Tuesday at 7 20 p m at the high school with Moravia town council members and John Humphrey of the Centerville FHA office present to answer questions.
The Cropland Adjustment Program for 1967 aims to curb surplus crops and direct land toward long term conservation uses. Iowa receives 2,628,000 for 1967 signup starts December 1, 1966. Greenspan provisions support state and local cropland acquisition for open space and recreation. Eligible acres may return to production under wheat and feed grain programs, with CAP rates offering up to 10 year long term agreements. In Appanoose County, 49 cents per bushel for corn and 40 cents for grain sorghum, plus 6.00 to 10.20 per acre for other crops, plus conservation cost sharing and wildlife plantings. Details at the ASCS county office, as families plan land use shifts and possible retirements or industry jobs.
Mrs Virgil Kaster and Miss Cheryl Van de Pol of Blakesburg return from visiting PFC Dallas Kaster at Ft Bragg NC. Dallas will leave from California on Nov 26 for Viet Nam. Craig Day completed basic training at Ft Leonard Wood Mo and was sent to Ft Monmouth NJ on Nov 4 as a programming and reserve detractor with his wife accompanying him near the base. His address: Pvt James Craig Day Bungalow Obs dith Ave Asbury Park NJ 07712.
Moravia merchants and businesses give away free turkeys to Omaha people Saturday afternoon. Five turkeys will be awarded at 3 p.m. during the usual drawing at the community building.
The CROP program for Appa noose County was finalized for timing and procedure at a Nov 10 meeting with field representatives. Co chairmen David Koehler and Joe Sherrard have township chairmen and teams ready. Canvassing starts Nov 21 and aims to end Dec 3.
Carlisle residents Mr and Mrs Richard Armstrong and family joined the Larry Brooks clan for a weekend visit. Moravia guests attended Herb Alpert Tijuana Brass in Des Moines. Families from Centerville and surrounding towns gathered for meals and companionship, with many dinners and Sunday visits noted. Junior military leave and a San Diego boot camp completion appeared among personal updates, plus several church and society activities reported.
An open house honoring county extension agent Harold Holder will be held at the Extension building Sunday afternoon. Anyone is welcome to attend this open house Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Brown will be honored on their 25th wedding anniversary at 180 N Davis Ottumwa from 2 to 4 p m Sunday Dec 4 They have seven children Betty Patterson Alpine Texas William Charles Ottumwa Judy Sidwell Ottumwa Dixie Michael Barbara and Paul at home There are three grandchildren Mrs Brown is the former Re verta Laws of Moravia They have farmed in Davis County for seventeen years All friends and relatives are invited.
The Thanksgiving meeting of the Women's Society of World Service of the EUB church was held at Mrs. Carl Tisue's home. Devotions by Mrs. Zell Callen, president pro tem, with planning for study book presentation and a full day at the local church including a cooperative noon dinner led by Rev. J. A. Ogden.
Master Masons from eight south Central Iowa counties will hold a Masonic workshop in Oskaloosa on November 26 at the Masonic Temple. The program includes papers on Masonic Problems and Principles and a Mock Lodge demonstration by district Masons led by Francis Buss ey and Harry Penland. Participants include Worth McCracken Don Smith Ed Jansen Maynard Cuppey John Eliot Lindsey D Coons. Forty eight lodges are expected to participate across Mahaska Marion Lucas Monroe Wapello Davis Appanoose Wayne and western Keokuk counties.
Saturday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free and families from Ottumwa Muscatine and Knoxville. The gathering at the Albis smorgasbord Tuesday celebrated the birthdays of Mrs Miller and Mrs Dowd. Delmar Dowd and Martha Sue hosted Tuesday dinner with Mina Dowd and Ina Miller among attendees. Wayne Gardner Wilbur Miller and Richard Tubsugh joined a Tomco seed corn supper at Maple Buffet in Knoxville Friday evening.
Moravia High School hosts homecoming Friday with 7 pm basketball games featuring Rus sell hers teams. Following the contests a homecoming ceremony crowns the queen and king, with a social in the grade school gym for alumni and guests.
In Bussey on Friday Moravia High School girls beat Twin Cedars 72 to 57 while the Moravia boys lost 61 to 49. Shirley Helmick led with 28 points Barbara Thomas 24 Mary Jo Wilson 16 and defensive efforts by Rhee Judge Walter. On the boys side Argo led Twin Cedars with 18 points Moore 10 Mosley 9 and Richard Mosley pulled down 16 rebounds.
Relatives attended the services at Newcomers Memorial Chapel in North Kansas City for Gus Main. Attendees included Hattie McCloud Maravilla Moravia Pearl Woodward Alta Main Albia Helen Homerin Lela Main Mildred Phillis Denver Gustaf Cline Torrington Lester Mc Combs Des Moines Forrest Hiatt Newton and Marilyn Mellick Des Moines. Burial followed at Crown Hill Cemetery Excelsior Springs Missouri.
The E T C club gathered at Gail Burtons on November 10 with a roll call autumn poem responses and a round of poems. Louemma led entertainment as rock music filled three tables while Pearl Woodward won the most games and Blanche Kincade took the door prize. Four tied for low with Merle Miller drawing for the low. Pumpkin pie with coffee closed the pleasant afternoon.
Udell Helping Neighbors club met at Flossie Murdy’s home on Wednesday November 9. Members enjoyed a cooperative lunch then held officer elections for the coming year with Ruby Hedgecock president Augie Stater vice president Maurine Burkland secretary Minnie Moffatt treasurer. Birthdays and gifts were noted for Martyn Powell and Muriel Spurgeon. Guests included Betty Moffatt and Lester Murdy. The December 7 Christmas meeting will be with Marie Weber suggestions are requested and members should bring one item for next year’s Sear bunk.
Warren DuVall was brought home Tuesday from Mothrye Today Hospital at Al bia. He had been a patient there for several weeks.
A local church bulletin lists worship times Sunday school and services across several churches including First Christian Ray Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel. Activities include Sunday school at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., worship at 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., youth meetings, prayer, choir, and a union Thanksgiving service at Grace Methodist Church in Web.
Rev J A Ogden pastor Carl Tisue announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m and 11 00 a m worship at 7 00 p m Youth Fellowship at 30 pm Evening Service Union Thanksgiving Service to be held at 7 30 p m on Wednesday evening November 16 at the Methodist church
Wayne Thompson invites all to attend at Lconium Methodist Church on Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 30 a m MYF meeting at 6 00 p m This compact notice lists the times for Sunday School worship and the MYF gathering.
Mr and Mrs Jamies Culioua thank friends for cards gifts and calls on their 25th anniversary We also thank those who helped with serving and kitchen duties and express fond memories of the day Our children are thanked for scheduling us.
Kelly Millemon infant daughter of James and Joann Millemon of Des Moines died at birth Saturday. Graveside services were held Monday afternoon with burial in a Des Moines cemetery. She is survived by her parents three sisters Alecia Mary Jo and Jamie Sue a brother Jimmie and grandmother Mrs. Fancheon Millemon of Moravia.
Appanoose County 4 H award night at Centerville high school auditorium honored winners. Patty Rogers of Unionville and Lawrence Daniels earned the Chicago 4 H trip. Moravia students were recognized with others. Awardees included Danny Wilson and David Phillips as outstanding boys. Mary Kay Spencer and Mary Jo Wilson received the Courier Exploration trip award. Debbie Kelley won the DePuy Journal award. Mrs. Joe Wilson received an honorary membership. Earl Boyer received the Clover award for 15 years as a leader. DeWayne Moore earned a five year pin. Mrs. Ralph Spencer got the Alumni recognition award. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Kincade awarded free skate tickets at Hilltop Skate Rink.
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs. Glen VanDorin acting noble grand in place of Mrs. Paul Cridlehaugh. Mrs. Gladsie Pennington served pro tem vice grand. Reports covered Booster club supper service. A fruit basket was taken to Mrs. Nelle Utterback at the Albia nursing home. Genevieve Morgan and Leonard Palmer served refreshments after the business portion.
Several Moravia community members attended the State Farm Bureau convention dinner in Des Moines on Tuesday night. Named attendees include Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Benz, Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Moore, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips.
Lawrence Daniels placed third in the regional Iowa Safety Speech contest held Monday evening in Ottumwa. He spoke on How Safe Living Affects My Future as prizes were funded by the county soil conservation district with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance awarding the cash awards.
A Sunday after church gathering at Delmar Dowd home saluted the 79th birthdays of twin sisters Mina Dowd and Ina Miller. Attendees included family and friends from Perry Monroe Des Moines Centerville and locally. David Murdy, back from two years in the army, returns home and accepts a job with Honeywell Data Processing Co. in Wellesley Mass.
Daphse Shepard expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for cards gifts of food letters and help with work during illness or convalescence. She notes the kind deeds will never be forgotten.
Moravia Boy Scouts will meet Thursday evening at 7 o clock at the Legian home for their regular gathering.
The 40th annual Appanoose County Alfalfa banquet will be held at Moravia high school gym tonight. Farmers host businessmen with sponsors Center ville Chamber of Commerce Farm Bureau and Extension I service. Raymond Pugh, principal of Callighan junior high Des Moines, speaks. Awards to soil conservation leaders. Joe Wilson of Unionville MC. Mrs Barber plays dinner music. Centerville Junior College choir sings. About 400 expected. dinner by Moravia Band Mothers.
The Moravia Mohawkettes improved to 3-0 with an 84-61 girls win led by Shirley Helmick and Barbara Thomas with 28 points each and Mary Jo Wilson 15. The Mohawks beat Fremont 88-57 as Richard Mosley topped scoring with 25, Jim Argo 23, and the team shot 41 percent. Next up is homecoming against Russell.
Mrs Ocile Clark was admitted to Monroe county hospital in Albia on Tuesday for x ray and medical treatment as doctors evaluate her condition and provide care following the visit to the facility.
The Aes family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy during their loss. Floral offerings, food, and many cards were deeply appreciated.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Heiden of Albis announce the birth of a daughter born Nuys 10 at Bre Monroe county hospital in Alvia. She weighed 5 pounds and has been named Ilene Jule. Grandparents are Mrs Aleli Blumer of Mutasia and Mrs Darrell Stocker of Alpia with Area Heiden of San Leutdry. Great grandparents are Jare Fred Blumer of Moravia and Mrs Julie Vlanders of Ottuzowe.
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