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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1964
Page
4
Officials from southeastern Iowa school boards hosted a dinner in Ottumwa to discuss a proportional sharing plan for school funds. They urged increasing state aid from 30 million to 106 million to cut property taxes by about 3 mills, and proposed six funding sources including income, sales, and service taxes.
American Education Week was observed at Moravian Community School November 8 through 14. Parents were invited to visit, participate in class discussions, and attend a night program with teachers explaining aims and methods. Evening sessions featured group discussions on education priorities. post-event tours and weekend visits followed, with several local families in attendance.
The Women s Society of World Service of the E U B church held their annual Thank offering service Friday evening at Mrs E G Hawk s home with the topic Thank You God The group included Mrs Zell Callen Mrs Ivan Shelquist and other members The study will review The Nation and the Kingdom at an all day meeting December 9 at the church with a pot luck dinner at noon
A cooperative surprise dinner honored Mrs. Mettie Roland for her birthday on Sunday November 15. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Shaw and several Ottumwa Moravia Centerville and Unionville residents. Gifts included an electric blanket from Ottumwa relatives.
Mr and Mrs Lesiee Plants and their children of Oskaloosa joined his mother Mrs Helma Tisue for dinner Sunday. Mrs Tigue and her guests spent Sunday with Elec Main in their new farm home northwest of Moravila as they plan to move. Mr and Mrs Lowell Harris and Mr and Mrs Phil Cobb of Newton visited Mrs Eva Hiatt Saturday. Harris also visited sister Mrs Claude Coltrain celebrating her birthday while Mary Berry, Mrs Floyd Simmons and Dora Bates visited their mother Mrs Fanchon Miller at the University hospital in Iowa City on Thursday.
Mr and Mrs John Cleaver will be honored at a golden wedding open house on Sunday in Centerville from 2 to 4 PM at 402 E Washington St. The couple married Aug 13, 1914 in Alice MO and are parents of four: Pauline Nepsa, Paul, Max, and Garner. Families invite friends and relatives to share this time.
Moravia Garden club received multiple awards at the Federated Garden clubs annual meeting in Ames, including blue ribbons for the 1964 year hook and for the club award, plus a green ribbon for the flower show held September 18, 1964. Judge panel included Mrs. Max McDonough. attendees listed include Mrs. Art Fox and others. Plans for Flower Show School Course I in Moravia April 21-23 are under way with instructors from Kansas City, St. Louis, and Omaha being considered to meet National Council requirements.
The 8/T.C. Club gathered at Veleti Guthrey’s residence on November 12 with eleven members present. The program included roll call and thankful thoughts. Lucile Rook wore the door prize. Louemma Palmer won high score and Ellen Paxton had the low. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Roy Adams and their son Tim moved Saturday from Ottumwa to Arvada Colorado suburb of Denver. Roy works as a Dunlap Tire Company representative traveling in Colorado Kansas and other states. Son Mike stays in Cedar Falls on scholarship and daughter Lynn works at Sears in Ottumwa. They were Friday supper guests of Mrs Elsie Adams.
Rev. Ed Folden of Deep River Minnesota will speak at Moravia Men’s Breakfast Club on Thursday November 19 at 7 a.m. at Angel’s Cafe. Folden represents Steer Inc a cattle raising program for mission projects worldwide. All local men invited no reservation required wear work clothes meeting ends at 7 55 a.m. No meeting the following week for Thanksgiving morning.
The Rev Jeffrey Harris, a Methodist pastor from England on a pulpit exchange with Rev Don Gruber of Albia EUB church, will address Moravia’s Methodist Men’s Club Friday November 27 at 7 30 PM. All men are invited.
Mrs. Andy Mosley expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards gifts flowers and food received during hospital admission and recovery. The family appreciates the thoughtful gestures.
Moravia Methodist Church invites a Moravia family to host a foreign student for the 1965 66 school year through the International Christian Youth Exchange. They seek a home with a junior high or high school aged youth. Interviewers are Mrs James Wilson and Rev Elton Coleman.
A set of church notices lists service times and events across several congregations. Nazarene messages cite Rev EJ Strong and Frank Woodward with Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11, plus 7 pm NYPS juniors and 7:45 evangelistic sermon. Evangelical United Brethren shows Rev J A Paden and Carl Van Zauié with 10 am Sunday School, 11 am Morning Worship, 7:30 pm evening service, and midweek prayer. Iconium Methodist names Rev J A Ogden interim and James Calhoun with 9:30 am Sunday School and 10:80 am worship, plus MVP meeting.
First Christian Church and Grace Methodist Church schedules show Sunday schools sermons and aid meetings with Birdie Main Maude Caltrain and Rev Elton D Coleman. Moravia hosts Vennard Team church school senior high MYF evening vespers and Union Thanksgiving Service. Jeffrey Harris and Coleman attend a Conference Board meeting at Camp Wesley Woods near Indianola Thursday and Friday.
A note of thanks expresses appreciation to friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits received during a hospital stay in Albia and at the sister's home Mrs John Stevens The message also thanks the Sunshine basket from the Golden Links class of the B U B church and two visiting ministers Rev Ogden and Rev Coleman
I thank my friends and relatives for cards and visits during my hospital stay. Special appreciation goes to Dr. Orelup, hospital staff, Rev. Coleman, Kingdom Builders Sunday school class, and to Margaret Turner Thelma Clark Bertha Lathen and my mother Mrs. Martha Lane for caring for Judy and Jane and handling housework.
The South Central district held its first elementary principals’ meeting of the 1964-65 school year in Chariton. Betty Atwood Polk County supervisor spoke on an overcrowded curriculum, stressing supervision, text selection, curriculum evaluation, and better planning. Wagstaff of Chariton outlined the new elementary building and gave a plant tour. The next meeting is planned for Adel on January 27, 1965.
The Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at the post home with 13 members present. Mrs. Larry Brooks chaired in the president’s absence as reports were given, a new secretary was elected, Christmas seals planned for area service members, a new flag funded for the grade school, and the Blue Book quiz conducted. The December meeting will be hosted by Grace and Mary Veach with a $25 gift exchange. Dessert and coffee followed.
The sixteen hour in service science instruction course for elementary faculty aimed to improve science teaching. Sponsored by the National Defense Education Act and Iowa State Department of Instruction, with Mr. Stone as lead instructor. Units from the eight two hour after school sessions will be mimeographed for each teacher. Additional notes show teachers favor expanding workshops to other subjects.
Homecoming is set for November 20 with Moravia facing Rus sell. A king and queen with attendants will be crowned in the new gym after the game, followed by a dance in the old gym. The Holiday Fair occurs December 5 at the community building.
Emery Hiatt was brought to his home Friday from St. Josephs hospital in Centerville where he had been a patient for a week. Mrs. Flossie Carter of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs George Turner of Loveland Colorado spent Saturday at the Hiatt home and called Sunday afternoon.
Rev Edward Hongkie Tan will speak at the .C.A meeting on Monday November 23 at 7 30 PM in the high school building. The event invites members to attend and hear the address.
Reverend Folden of Steer Inc will tour the region, speaking at the Men's Breakfast Club and E.U.B. church while promoting the group’s mission support program Steering Money to Missions. He has traveled nationwide, with ties to Minnesota and a plan for banquets and meetings in Centerville and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Miller and others visit relatives in Corydon Promise City and Belle Plaine. Des Moines visitors include Kenneth Wheeler and Bill Jones with family. 85th birthday for Albert Tubaugh celebrated near Belle Plaine. Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa relatives gather. Rex Foster birthday coop supper at Floris. open house for John and Marjorie Free 34th anniversary. Michele Browns birthday party. Nell Rousseau returns from Louila visit with Ocile Clark.
Dennis Huge a Moravia graduate of 1964 entered the air force on Oct 25. He would like to hear from his many friends. His address is AF 11698816 Box 1511 3711 BMTS Flight Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas.
Rev Bob Crandall will be guest speaker at the Union Thanksgiving Service in Grace Methodist Church Moravia Wednesday evening November 25 at 7 40 p m The four cooperating churches Christian Nazarene EUB and Methodist share program parts and music with offerings aiding World Vision missionary work Crandall a Simpson College student Indianola is new pastor of Cincinnati Numa Methodist churches and daughter of Knoxville Methodist pastor family ties noted from Easter Sunrise appearance two years ago
Moravia high school girls won 78 to 50 at Bussey with Rose Blumer scoring 32, Dianne Judge 24, and Betty Blumer 14 as Moravia led 19-14, 41-21, 59-34. In the boys, Moravia held the lead for a 59-45 victory with Rick Rhee scoring 19 and Larry Woodward 14.
Girls won 64 to 44 after trailing 12-14 at the first stop and leading 24-23 at halftime. Rose Blumer poured in 32 points, Dianne Judge 15. Fremont height limited the boys to a 58-69 loss, with Rick Rhee and William Martin each scoring 17. Next game Friday hosts Russell, with homecoming events and king and queen crowning.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Hinote Unionville announce a son born Nov 16 at Monroe County Hospital Albia. Grandparents Cliff Pfannebecker Wayne Hinote. Mr and Mrs Billy Main Moravia Route 2 announce son Jeffrey Allen born Nov 18 at St Josephs Centerville weighing 8 lbs. Grandparents Erec Main Ransom Miner. Great grandparents Helma Fisue Oscar Main. Mr and Mrs Leo Van Dorin announce twins Karen Ann and Kevin Wayne born Nov 8 at St Joseph Ottumwa. Grandparents Ein Fred Johnson Moravia Albia and Ethel Van Dorin Moravia. Mr and Mrs Donald Dowd announce daughter Audrey Dawn born Nov 13 at Monroe County Albia weighing 7 lbs 3 ozs. Welcomed by sister Rhoads. Grandparents Emil Kraber Albia and Ming Dowd Moravia.
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