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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
3
Rythmaire Center hosts Saturday night dances with Rythum Play Boys and Orman Lemons and his Rhythm Play Boys. Holiday Fair on December 7 at the Community Building offers lunch, gifts, and Christmas items. For sale corn by R. Jennings and piano services offered by G L Hutstader in Albia Iowa.
Mrs. Roxa Miller, memorial chairman for Appanoose county, reports gifts since June 1, 1963 totaling 306.19. Memorials established for Moravia residents and friends include many named individuals. Funds support educational programs and research, transforming grief into a lasting tribute to aid the living.
Linda and Merrill Coulson, McPherson students, will spend Thanksgiving weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs IC Coulson. Mrs John L Dodd was admitted to Mottroe county hospital at Albia for medical treatment Friday. Mr and Mrs Richard Raymie and children will visit the Louie Raymie family in Albia. Rev Huén D Coleman spoke at the Russell Methodist church last Friday in evangelistic meetings.
The notice lists events at Evangelical United Brethren, Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel, and Moravia churches. It details Sunday services, Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., morning worship at 11:00 a.m., evening services, youth meetings, and weekly activities including family night, MYF, baptisms, choir rehearsals, and a Wednesday film. The Mo ravia E U B conference meeting is noted for Dec 4 at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. A. E. Wilken. Mentions W.S.W.S. host and leaders.
Word from Yakima Washington reports T R Gardner a former Moravian who fell and fractured ribs and other injuries. He has been moved to a nursing home in Yakima for care after hospital treatment.
The Taylor Ettes 4-H held its November 21 meeting at Sharon Wilsons home. Officers were elected with Sharon Wilson as president and Ann McDonough as vice president. Mary Kay Spencer won recreation chair, Minnie Ann Condra as secretary treasurer, Marjorie French as historian, and Martha French as reporter. Activities included a Christmas party planning and a milk casseroles demonstration by Mary Kay Spencer plus talks on a girl and her figure and on songs preparation.
The regular meeting of the Frank in Farmers 4 H club was held at Leon Calhoun s home on Nov 18 1963 It was brought to order by pledging allegiance to the United States flag It was decided to have Frankin Happy Helpers give it IBPY 3 giz iglub on Dec 4 Leon Calhoun and
A regional drive urges people to donate used clothing and bedding to local churches and parsonages by Thanksgiving. Appeals note severe winters worldwide and encourage sharing abundance through church groups under the Appanoose County Council of Churches.
Moravia town council met in regular session. Treasurer reports show General 858. Public Safety 560.77 Water 9187.22 Municipal equipment 2870.04 Debt service and taxes 24 122. Motion to approve bills carried. Names listed include Fred Forrest Cousins W H Burton Minton Enterprise Co McDonough Mabel L Turner & Son Albertson M Hygenic Lab Corner & Son Des Moines Banks White Phillips Co Tah Nat Bank Federal Reserve Bank Pettibone Albertson etc. Committees named for public safety police and water administration with numerous invoices and bond interests.
The Chariton River Baptist church Missionary Society met for its regular gathering with 15 women and one child present. Mrs. Bessie Fenton led prayer, Teal Sulser presented Modern Hannahs, and Mabel Moore read two pieces. Members continued work on hospital pads for foreign missions. next meeting is December 9 at 10:00 a.m. with a covered dish luncheon and a 25 cent gift exchange.
Jerry Hawk led a meeting to elect recreation for the Christmas party. Officers named include Richard Calhoun as president Keith Miller vice president Marcia Thompson city treasurer Karl Lee Calhoun Glen Ammons Leon Calhoun as reporters and Bruce Thompson Jerry Hawk as recreation chairmen. The proceedings adjourned after pledging to the 4H flag. Glen Ammons and Paul Ammons demonstrated Safe Gun Handling and Bruce Thompson spoke on Major Iowa Hunting Laws with Mrs Calhoun serving refreshments.
The town council met in a special session on November 7, 1968. A bond and application for a Class B beer permit by Claude Howard Underwood was presented, supported by Hilison and McDonough, and approved 3-0 with all three ayes. The meeting adjourned after no further business.
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