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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1961
Page
4
Congressman Kyl urges divine providence and free thought in a nation led by tyranny. He touts Thanksgiving as a historic holiday of gratitude and self government, urging reflection on the Declaration of Independence and a pledge of devotion to freedom and honor.
The Moravia Garden club will hold its annual Holiday Fair at the Legion Home on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A 1:30 p.m. musical program will be followed by demonstrations and door prizes. Lunch, dried arrangements, decorations, a silent auction, foods, candy, and gifts will be available.
Moravia town issued a Class B beer permit to Howard Underwood for Club 0 formerly operated by Richard Morrison. He was also granted a cigarette license for the balance of the fiscal year.
The November S. C. A. meeting will be held in the high school gym Monday night November 27. A teacher panel will discuss, music by the grade school, followed by refreshments.
Moravia swept Hedrick and Lovilia in two night games extending both teams' records. Girls won 69-10 at Hedrick and 76-46 at Lovilia with Martha Rouse scoring 43 and 45 in the two games respectively. Boys edged Hedrick 40-39 at Hedrick and beat Lovilia 64-46 at Lovilia, led by Jay Taylor's 18 and Ed Ochler's 14 in the Lovilia win.
Charles C Jones dies at St Joseph Hospital Centerville aged 86 years 2 months 12 days born near Moravia Monroe county September 6 1875 married Nettie Woodcock September 7 1898 they lived north of Moravia then Moravia he attended Salem church later Evangelical United Brethren church survived by wife Nettie daughter Hazel Easter two sisters Jessie Potts Mae Luse brother John Jones five grandchildren and several nieces nephews funeral Monday 2 PM Evangelical United Brethren church burial Hillcrest cemetery pallbearers named Turner funeral home in charge.family thanks friends for cards flowers and support
In the old gym on November 18 1961 Judy Overturf was crowned FFA Queen for 1961 62. Martha Sinclair and Lois Strunk were runners up with escorts Jim Argo Jerry Beblenz and Fred Strong. The evening featured a blue and orange decorated venue a white carpet a royal dance and games led by local FFA FHA officers.
The churches at Fairview Wesley Chapel and Moravia host Sunday worship services and Sunday school at 9:00 and 10:10 respectively, with additional youth and adult study sessions. Ronnie Woodward and Marilyn White nack lead events, MY fund film showings, and Jr High MY fellowship. Monday choir rehearsal precedes SCA meeting, and Wednesday Romans study and breakfast Bible study are planned for church members and interested persons.
Rev H LaVern Smith pastor and Frank Woodward Sunday School superintendent announce Sunday services at 10 11 and 7 with Youth at 145 pm Evening Evangelistic service. Come bring a friend and enjoy Singspiration and a message from the word Save Wednesday evening for the Church.
Donald Plum presides as pastor Mra Birdie Main and Superintendent invite union members to a sermon at 3:00 p.m. and a Young Peoples meeting at 7:00 p.m. Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday afternoon at Birdie Mains.
Pastor Rev J A Ogden leads Sunday School at 10 00 with class for everyone. Morning worship at 2 00 pm? Evening service and Bible study at 7 30 pm. Junior and senior Y F meetings also at 7 30 pm. Saturday catechism class at 2 00 pm.
Unionville Baptist Church lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Morning worship 7:00 p.m. Young Peoples service 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic services 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer and Bible study, plus 7:30 p.m. Wednesday service Pastor Rev. Russell Swift and Superintendent Milo L. Walker are noted. A pastoral reminder urges member presence at all services.
Mr and Mrs Larry Pfannebeck are parents of a boy born Wednesday morning at Monroe County Hospital weighing lbs 13 oz Grandparents are Marvin Gardner and Cliff Pfannebecker Great grandparents include Gus Pfannebecker Averil Kaster and Wm Gardner Mr and Mrs Veril Dr Kaster of Clinton are parents of a son born Saturday Nov 18 weighing 6 lbs 7 oz Mr and Mrs Weston DuVall and James Kaster are grandparents Mr and Mrs Dennis Kelley of Moravia are parents of a son born Navy 20 at 9 30 pm at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville weighing 5 ths 11 ozs Mr and Mrs John Kelley and Mr and Mrs Burdett Ward are grandparents Mr and Mrs O E Palmer of Marshalltown are parents of a daughter born November 22 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces Mrs Palmer is Roberta Main Grandparents are Forrest Main and Mrs C D DuVall Great grandmother is noted.
The Moravia Booster Club sponsors town decorations including four large units two lighted Santa Clauses and two large candy canes to be mounted on steel business district poles. The Nativity scene is repaired fitted with new lights and will be reassembled. Colored light strings will be installed with hopes for growing annual purchases and greater appeal.
A November boosters meeting at Iconium Methodist church drew 66 attendees, possibly a record in years. James Bradley of Iowa Southern Utilities presented an industrial promotion film showing scenes from the company’s southern Iowa area. The group discussed Christmas decorations and voted to join the Garden club in the decorating contest with 40 dollars in prizes split across three divisions. details to follow in the Union.
Edd Taylor left Monroe county hospital in Albia after almost a week as a medical patient and was brought home Saturday.
Clyde Warren of south of town entered Monroe County Hospital at Albia Sunday morning with pneumonia illness.
Mrs Ulmont Main hosted members of the E T C club on Thursday November 16. Roll call was a Thanksgiving Bible verse. Mrs Lee Hiatt won the door prize and Mrs Gerald Morgan led the business meeting. The group voted to donate to the Booster club Christmas decoration project and Mrs R R Pennington oversaw entertainment. Pumpkin pie potato chips nuts and coffee were served.
The annual chili and oyster supper will be held December 2 at the Tconium M E church. Soup fries pie and coffee will be served starting at 5:30 p m.
The monthly CWF gathering met Thursday afternoon at president Mrs Maude Coltrain’s home. After prayers and roll call, Miss Clara Irelan led worship, Mrs Nelle Utterback spoke on Service for Missions in these Times, and the session closed with the CWF benediction.
Fannie Lucille Hume Glick aged 87 of Moravia died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home near Ottumwa. Born November 21, 1873 in Powersville Missouri, she taught rural schools and married Harry E. Glick in 1898. Survived by three sons Dwight, Troy, and Delmar, plus two sisters, 30 grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Turner Funeral Home with burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
Moravia voters approve four large street lights along highway 60 to illuminate the town intersection. Existing units will be replaced with vapor lamps. A 4000 lumen bulb will replace the unit near the Marvin Gardner residence south of the Milwaukee underpass. An 8000 lumen light is planned near Dewey's Place station to illuminate the road toward the new high school. Iowa Southern Utilities placed the units on order and expect delivery soon.
The Iowa Highway Patrol warns motorists and trucks to keep license plates clearly legible. A $100 fine is provided for failing to apply for auto or truck licenses in the resident county. Moravia near Monroe county line urged residents to license where they reside, not by mailing address. The patrol noted no broad offender search, but could add charges if an accident involves a vehicle registered in the wrong county. Moravia schools buses were mostly in good condition with minor cleanings needed on three.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer spent Sunday with relatives at Greentop Missouri.
Miss Marilyn Louise Mincks and Jackie Lee Kaster wed at Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa on a November Sunday afternoon in a double ring ceremony. Rey Weldon Whitenack officiated before relatives and friends as Miss Janet Harrington provided piano. The bride wore white delustered satin with Alencia lace, seed pearls and sequins, and carried red roses in a white Bible. The groom is the son of Mamie Kaster and the late O C Kaster Moravia. They will reside in Moravia after a short wedding trip at a newly built home.
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