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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
4
People of the community are reminded of the Union Thanksgiving services to be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the E U B church. Four churches cooperate in the services with Rev W E Shipkell of Chariton as speaker. Music by local churches. Thanksgiving offering to the American Bible Society. Public is urged to attend.
Earl H Huff 75 of 321 Benton Ave E Albia died Saturday at 10 30 p m at Monroe county hospital after a heart attack at his home He was born Sept 2 1888 in Kansas and moved to Albia from Moravia He was a retired gardener Surviving are his widow Sarah a son Harold Huff four daughters three sisters and two brothers Funeral was held Tuesday at Downs Memorial Chapel with Rev John Patterson of the First Christian church officiating Burial was in Oak View cemetery
The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its November meeting at Grace Methodist Church. The program began with a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Harold Burton, Mrs. Bert Turner, and Mrs. Lula R. Tilmont, followed by meditation on Thanksgiving. A book review by Mrs. George Wilson on Christan Issues in Southern Asia and a lesson on Changing City Challenges the Church were presented, with plans to remember county home citizens at Thanksgiving. presiding was Mrs. Karl Tuttle.
The Christian Women's Fellowship gathered Thursday afternoon with president Mrs Maude Coltrain. Mrs Nell Utterback led the opening service and Mrs Winnie DuVall directed worship with a prayer topic. Mrs Melissa Felton led the lesson as presented by group members. The service concluded with the C W F benediction.
Carl EB Rouse, president of the University town student chapter, spoke at the dedication of the new Pharmacy building in Towa City on Friday November 8. He is the son of Warren and Mrs. Rouge of Albia Route 2 and a Moravia High School graduate class of 1958. Dr Harold G Hewitt Dean of the School of Pharmacy Connecticut delivered the address. This marks the fourth College of Pharmacy building at the university.
Moravia high school posted two wins at Russell Friday. The girls beat their opponents 51 to 21, while the boys triumphed 60 to 38. Nanty Mosley scored 30 for the Mohawks, with Rose, Blumer, Peggy Rogers and Elaine Hartington starring as guards. Charles VanZante led Mohawks with 25 points, DeWayne Robinson added 10. The score stood 10-10 after one, then Moravia pulled away in the second quarter. Coach Armstrong used the bench late. Next games: Fay Twin Cedars at Bussey on December 3 and Blakesburg at home December 10.
Miss Joan Fowler daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Fowler Centerville wed Raymond Ellis Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Neal Wagner Unionville Iowa Sunday November 24 at First Lutheran Church Fairfield Rev Hoyt L Whitebread officiated. Attendants Jeanie Ragona and Sam Green. Bride wore an eight piece white brocade suit with blue accessories. Reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Fairfield where Mr Wagner is employed by Rockwell Standard Corporation and Standard Oil Company.
Unionville Baptist Church in Unionville Iowa invites all to a series of prophetic sermons themed Revelation in a Restored Dimension beginning Sunday December first. Rev Herbert Caneday of Taylors Falls Minnesota leads nightly 730 PM through Friday. A question box invites clarification on prophecies and related topics.
The Shanghai club held its regular meeting at Velda Brown s home on November 20 with members Clarence Floyd Amy Hiner Bert Hazel Rinehart Gerald Lorraine Sheila Rinehart Wayne Doris Carol Christy Del bert Dorothy Calhoun Doris N. Paul Christy Iole Christy Bertha Overturt Troyd and Velda Brown attending. Cards were sent to Harold Hawk and Esther Perry who is in hospital. Prizes went to Donns N Christy and Hazel Rinehart. Day s work was sewing carpet rags. Annual Christmas exchange party set for Friday in December. Next meeting to be hosted by Doris Christy on December 4.
Monday entertaining included Clyde Smith of Phoenix Ariz J Clell Davis of Spring Valley Minn Davis Clark of Springfield Mo Elmer Vance and David from Albia Linda Hiatt Mrs Arthur Davis and the host and hostess with daughters Linda and Dixie were listed as attending.
Moravia community holds memorials for President Kennedy with 150 attendees at the high school gym. Rev Coleman and others lead prayers while the town observes nationwide mourning and reflects on justice and reconciliation. Local businesses close, post office and school pause, and a church bulletin expresses sorrow and calls for forgiveness.
Todd Pfannebecker son of Mr and Mrs Larry Pfannebecker of Centerville marked his second birthday Saturday evening with extended family including grandparents Clifford Pfannebecker Marvin Gardner and great grandparents Gus Pfannebecker Averill Easter Mearl Walter and Wm Gardner. Great great grandmother Fisher of Albia could not attend. Linda Dennis Gardner and Paul Witt joined as guests. Todd was helped by a three year old sister in opening gifts.
Mr and Mrs Leo VanDorin called on Mrs Ethel VanDorin Thursday evening and she returned home with them. They dined with Lowell VanDorin in Ottumwa Saturday and brought his mother home Saturday afternoon. Mrs Clint Linden of Centerville is a patient at St Joseph hospital with injuries from a fall at her home.
G Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A B and A M Monday evening December 2 at 7 30 pm Election of officers and followed by a film and refreshments Robert Potts W M
The Clover Leaf club met at Bill and Janice Moore home for a November gathering with a fried chicken lunch. Officers elected: President Margaret Tarbell, Vice President Helen McAninch, Treasurer Glennie Dicks, Secretary Mildred Tarbell, Reporter Phyllis Dicks. Next meeting at Mildred Tarbell’s, Christmas party and gift exchange planned.
Moravia Booster club arranges Christmas decorations for town. Two new illuminated candy canes ordered as part of annual pole-unit additions. Nativity scene planned on high school stands southwest of the new building. Weather permitting, decorations go up this weekend.
A reader reflects on national resolve after the president's death, urging faith in God, unity, and courage. He cites Lincoln’s legacy, quotes Psalm themes, and calls for bravery in addressing civil rights, hoping for a future of strength rather than defeat. The piece laments rhetoric over action and stresses prayer and perseverance.
The Union reports next week will feature complete two page stories and a photo account in coverage of President Lincoln's assassination on April 15 1865. The piece notes parallels to last week’s tragic events and signals heightened national mourning with detailed Herald reporting forthcoming.
People of Moravia and nearby townships will vote Tuesday December 3 on the Shaft plan of state reapportionment. Polls open from a.m. to 8 p.m. In Moravia and Taylor township voting takes place at the Moravia community building.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Blackman Davenport and Charles Blackman Iowa City along with Don Blackman Des Moines were called to Bloomfield by the illness of their father M K Blackman a patient in Davis County hospital at Bloomfield
Band Mothers Club postpones day of soliciting to Monday December 2 and will canvass the town. Those wanting names on the birthday calendar may contact any band member. The band children sell calendars this week as they did last week.
David Oehler, son of Mr and Mrs Jay Oehler, submitted to surgery for appendicitis at St Joseph hospital in Centerville. He entered Friday evening and returned home Monday to recuperate. He is a Moravia High School junior.
A long list of relatives from Ottumwa Des Moines Albia Coon Rapids Bloomfield and other towns plan a Thanksgiving day get-together at Mr and Mrs Lester Brain s home with a cooperative family dinner. Numerous relatives including Harshfield McDonough Davis Goematt Leach Vance and Hiatt share visits and greetings during the holiday season.
Flight Rae and Mrs James G Turner announce daughter Lana Marie born November 22 at Carswell Base hospital Fort Worth Texas weighing 5 pounds ? grandparents George Turner Loveland Colorado Ruth Koestner Mystic Mr and Mrs Kenneth Martin Bourbonnias Ut announce a 7th son born Sunday Nov 24 Mrs Martin formerly Carol Main grandparents Forrest Main Moravia Mr Martin student at Olivet College
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