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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1965
Page
4
MHS girls beat Twin Cedars 48 42 to open homecoming with a late surge and 16 11 27 21 42 33 score progression. Mohawk boys follow with a 57 44 victory as Harrington and Martin lead with 18 points each and Phil Harrington plus Rick Ahee anchor the defense.
The S C A will meet next Monday evening November 22 at 7 30 p m A planned program includes a talk on Your Childs Intelligence by Mr Guthrey and Mr Pugh Speakers from the recent United Nations trip will present and show pictures The music department will perform Attend to help your students class win the attendance prize
The E T C club met Thursday afternoon November 11 at Grace Main’s home. Armistice Day collections were noted. Bertha Lathen won the door prize and led entertainment for Blanche Kincade who could not attend. Rock prizes went to Alefa Hiatt and Ellen Paxston. Refreshments followed.
Eleven chapters join the Moravia unit for the November district meeting with the theme Education An Endless Challenge. Miss Susan Voss speaks Dear Diary and a panel on Education for Marriage guides afternoon discussions. New officers installed and chorus participants listed, with mothers and advisors accompanying the group.
No young adult farm class this Thursday. The next meeting will be Wednesday evening, November 24. A finance panel will be the program. Mrs. Sarah Stocker contacted her aunt, Mrs. Edna Davis, who is ill in St. Josephs Hospital in Centerville.
Mr and Mrs H Gomer Stocker celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday November 28 from 2 to 5 p m at Moravia Community building. Hosts are their children Clifford Stocker Sr Moravia Cleo Stocker German Valley Al and Merle Fullerton Gillett Wis.
The MHS basketball teams traveled to Fremont Tuesday night and returned with two wins to stay undefeated in their first three starts. The girls won 59 to 47 and the Mohawks boys followed with an 82 to 66 victory. Rose Blumer scored 37 for the Mohawks and Marsha Day added 18 as the Mohawkettes led 17-6 and 41-20 at halftime before Fremont narrowed the gap. defensive leaders included Vicki Renwick, Linda Judge, and Judy Cochran. In the boys game Harrington led with 21, Rhee 14, Proctor and Martin 13 each, Argo 8, Mosley 6, Ellison 4. Next game vs Russell Friday night at home.
A widow extends gratitude to all who helped during the funeral of her husband. She notes appreciation for the flowers, lunch contributions, and the many letters and cards received.
Lt. (jg) Roy Lester Dooley and wife from Norfolk Va were honored at a Scott schoolhouse reception and post nuptial shower on Wednesday night Nov 10. Visitors viewed slides of Navy duty and travels. Guests served cake coffee and refreshments while hostesses named. The couple departed Sunday for their home and he will soon begin another tour in Panama.
Melvin E. Sims of Liberty Mil reelected president of FS Services Inc after the annual meeting in Peoria on Nov 9. Everett C. Phelps Rockton Ill named 1st vice president, Harvey Holden Washington Ia 2nd vice president, and Russell M. Gordon Palmyra Ill secretary. Directors reelected include Delmar Builta Bellflower Ia Austin Makholm Soring Wis Everett C. Phelps Rex Emory Praire City Ill Orville A. Leischner Gifford Tl and Albert F Penning. Board size cut to 16 from 20. FS Services provides farm supplies to Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin member companies. Total FS Regional sales rose 5 percent to 122,009,519 with patronizer funds and stock dividends totaling 8,385,789.
Directory style listing shows Rev. E J Strong and Rev J A Ogden with Sunday School and worship times at various churches. Topics cover thanksgiving service, harvest home offerings, communion aid, youth fellowship, and midweek prayer meetings. A Union Thanksgiving Service is announced with Rev H C Miller speaking and Moravia churches providing music.
Moravia Methodist Grace Methodist Fairview EUB and Wesley Chapel list September sermons, services and Thanksgiving union events. Loy alty Sunday planned with 285 attendees target. Christmas presents drive. film night and youth activities scheduled. Carl Black and Mrs Tisue hospital updates follow local church notices.
Miss Paulette Kay Cline and James Craig Day were married Saturday November 13 at the Little Brown church in Nashua in a 5 p.m. double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Glen Utterback. The bride, a 1965 Ottumwa High School graduate and Iowa Tech secretary, wore a deep pink suit with pink rosebud corsage and a pink veil. The groom, a 1964 Central High Argyle graduate, is a senior computer programmer at Iowa Tech. They will reside in Ottumwa.
Mr John A Kirstein served as guest speaker for the Drake University Accounting Club on Wednesday evening November 10. A Drake graduate, he now works as an accountant for Pillsbury in Minneapolis. Mrs Kirstein and their 4 year old Jay Allan visited relatives in Mason City Des Moines and Moravia from Sunday to Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dowd and daughter Rhonda hosted a family coop dinner Sunday for Audrey Dowd’s 1st birthday on Nov 13 and for Mina Dowd and Ina Miller whose birthdays were Nov 15. A large group gathered for visiting and photos, with many relatives from Centerville Perry Des Moines and Monroe in attendance.
The Chariton Township Extension meeting will be held Monday evening November 22 at 7 30 at the Truman Tarbell home. Slides on Tenco will be shown and anyone wishing to attend are welcome.
A turkey birthday dinner was held Sunday at M. H. Johnson home for Charles Johnson. Attendees included Mr. Johnson, Charles, Cindy, Herschel, Lorraine, Dwight, Mrs. Charles McGraws and children, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson and Lisa, Mrs. Cora Stocker, Mrs. Sarah Stocker, and Nellie Eaves who baked and decorated the cake.
Loyd Carter, patient at Des Moines Methodist Hospital, underwent major surgery Monday. The family thanks friends, neighbors, and the community for cards, visits, gifts, and other kindness shown during the hospital stay.
The annual Appahoose County 4-H awards were given at Howar Junior High School Centerville Monday evening. Winners include Linda Close Judy Deahl Mary Jo Wilson Ilene Swan Bonnie McElwain Terry Smith Ron Bailey Arlen Thamke Johnny Huff John Alan Adams and chaperons DeWayne Moore and Mrs Ralph Tucker. Nov 26 to 28 trip to Chicago for selected winners. Other awards named include Jim Anderson Steve Shubat Mike Baldwin special awards Haines and Bane Patty Rogers Lawrence Daniels and more across numerous categories.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday at the post home with 12 members. Mrs. Michael Koffman led the session as reports from secretary, treasurer, and committee chairs were shared. Fund drives collected Butternut coupons, 63 members paid, and gifts for vets were displayed.
Wayne Paris, son of Mr and Mrs Claudy Paris of Moravia, entered service Nov 1 and began basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California. He is assigned to USS5838338 Co I 1st Bo Inf and is from Leopard Wood Missouri with connections to Moravia and Okinswe Pacific teaching role noted.
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