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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1963

Page

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Glen Johnson, Centerville resident, dies of heart attack

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Glen Johnson who would have turned 72 at Christmas. He died Saturday afternoon near Centerville after being found in a field. a lifelong resident, he had prior heart issues and served on the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors beginning January 1, 1953. He is survived by his wife Alice, son Lewia A of Naperville, and brother John R of Cincinnati. Burial was in Centerville.

Glen Johnson Centerville Clarkdale Alice Lewis Lewia A Naperville John R Cincinnati Johnson Glen

K Y B Youth Retreat and Supper at Local Church

The K Y B youths fellowship held a retreat and supper at Evangelical United Brethren church on Sunday afternoon. Wayne Tisue was elected president, Janice Coltrain vice president, Barbara Coltrain secretary, and Gary Tisue treasurer with Eunice Ogden and Ivan Shelquist as counsellors. After the session, they visited the ghill-ins and sang with counsellors and Mrs Emery Kehrberg, then called on Mr and Mrs J C Lockman who celebrated their golden wedding Sunday.

K.Y J. C. Lockman

Funeral for Sonny Green Held in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh and Posie Robbins attended funeral services for Sonny Green 26 held Wednesday morning in Des Moines Green was a brother of Mrs Clovie Robbins former Moravia resident Lynette Smith of Kansas City Mo spent the weekend with her parents Rev and Mrs LaVern Smith and family Her two roommates Eunice Bawn from Vermont and Jerry Spurlock from New Mexico accompanied her Rev Smiths folks Mr and Mrs Earl Swift of Knoxville were visitors Saturday afternoon

Paul Cridlebaugh Posie Robbins Sonny Green Des Moines Green Clovie Robbins Moravia Lynette Smith Kansas City LaVern Smith Eunice Bawn Vermont Jerry Spurlock New Mexico Rev. Smith Earl Swift Knoxville

Susan Dooley to Perform Piano Recital Sunday

Susan Dooley daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Dooley will perform in a piano recital Sunday afternoon at Centerville Presbyterian Church as part of a program by the pupils of Gwendoline Driggs. Public invited.

Centerville Presbyterian Church Gwendoline Driggs Susan Dooley Virgil Dooley

Eastern Stars Regular Meeting at Masonic Temple

Eastern Stars will hold their regular meeting at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening October 8 at 7 30.

Masonic Temple

Moravia Antiquity Lodge holds regular meeting

Moravia Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF and AM will conduct a regular meeting Monday evening October 7 at 7 80 reporting Grand Lodge proceedings. Robert Potts worshipful master presiding.

Moravia Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A.M Grand Lodge Robert Potts W.M

Past Matrons Meet at Mrs. Carl Black Home

The regular meeting of the Past Matrons club was held at the home of Mrs. Carl Black Tuesday evening. Assisting the hostess were Mia Bertha Broshar and Mrs. Jack Long. After a social evening refreshments were served to those attending.

Carl Black Mia. Beritha Broshar Jack Long Hine

Murdy joins Collins Radio as technical illustrator

David Murdy began work Monday with Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids as a Technical Illustrator. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy and graduated September 20 from the Central Technical Institute in Kansas City Missouri with an Associate in Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology.

David Murdy Collins Radio Cedar Rapids Wendell Murdy Murdy Central Technical Institute Kansas City

Auxiliary Meeting in Unionville Iowa Set for Oct 4

The county Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting October 4 at the Unionville Methodist church. A cooperative supper at 6 30 p m will follow, with meat dish provided. Members are urged to attend with a covered dish and own table service.

the Legion Auxiliary Methodist Church Unionville Iowa

Family and friends gather for dinners and picnic

Mr and Mrs Wendell Cloyed and children and Sharon Allen of Des Moines were Sunday supper guests of his mother Mrs Ruby Cloyed Mrs Cloyed recently returned from a visit with her son Willard and family at Washington D C The annual family picnic for Mrs George Railing and all her children and grandchildren will be held at the Legion home Sunday

Wendell Cloyed Sharon Allen Des Moines Ruby Cloyed Cloyed Willard Washington, D. C George Railing Legion Home

Soils Meeting Monday at Moravia Community Building

A two county soil testing meeting will occur Monday afternoon at the Moravia community building. Harold Holder, the county extension director, will conduct the session.

Moravia Harold Holder

Mary Mosley Chosen Queen's Attendant at ISU Cotillion

Mary Mosley daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley Rt 2 Moravia was chosen queen s attendant for the Autumn Cotillion at Iowa State University The Autumn Cotillion is the first big dance at the university sponsored by the College of Agriculture Mosley is a household equipment major at Iowa State University

Mary Mosley Andrew Mosley Rt. 2 Moravia Iowa State University Miss Mosley Iowa State College of Agriculture

Coon Attends Skating Rink at Hilltop

Dewey Kincades reports an unusual guest at their Hilltop skating rink a four legged coon appeared during a regular skating night. The animal wandered onto the floor then into the spectator area before being lured out with a candy bar. It had been kept as a pet and left at a nearby barn.

Dewey Kincades

Patty Hiatt Breaks Arm In Swing Fall

Patty Hiatt a nine year old Moravia fourth grader sustained a fractured left arm just above the wrist after a Saturday swing fall. Her arm was placed in a cast and she returned to school Monday.

Patty Hiatt Robert Hiatt Moravia

Social notes cite Coulson family visits across Iowa towns

Miss Mabel Coulson and house guests from Rothford Illinois visit Mrs. Ora Phillips and others in Centerville Des Moines and Rockford. Weekend travels include C C Coulson at McPherson Kansas for Parents Day. Glenn Coulson and Mabel attend meals and dinners with local families.

Mabel Coulson Glen Coulson Rothford Ora Phillips Bethel McDonald Elsie Lilly Callen Mintia Shoemaker C. C. Coulson Linda and Merrill McPherson Kansas McPherson College Frank Wilson Leo.Concrad Eariham Ira ‘Boger Otis Winkleman Ottumwa Lowell Harris Newton Maude Caltrain Rockford Ill John Stevens Centerville Leslie Cook Cecil Coulson

Fairview Homecoming Set for Sunday at Moravia Area

The annual Fairview homecoming will be held at the Fairview school house nine miles east of Moravia on Sunday October 6. A basket dinner will be served at noon.

Fairview School Moravia

Twentieth Century Reading Club Opens Year With Mrs Van Zante

The Twentieth Century Reading club met with Mrs John Van Zante for the opening meeting of the club year. Hostesses were Mrs Harley Tisue and Mrs Flora Phillips. Reports were given, new year books distributed, and a program featured Mrs Ira Boyers Life of Marie Curie.

Reading Club John van Zante Harley Tisue Flora Phillips Marshall Perry Emery Hiatt Melissa Felton Ira Boyer Mesdame Curie Perry

Garden Club Hosts Moravia Meeting at Guthrey Home

The Moravia Garden club met at Mrs. John Guthrey’s home with Mrs. Wm. Woodward assisting. Plans for the Dec 7 holiday Fair and Oct 18 family co op supper were discussed. Topics included Appanoose county past and future, the oak as tree of the month, and a book presented to the Moravia Public Library in memory of Mrs. Jennie Bland.

Moravia Guthrey Karl Boyer Appanoose County B. F. Whitehead John K. Torres Lee Hiatt

Shanghai Club Meeting At Hazel Rinehart Home

The Shanghai club held its regular gathering at Hazel Rinehart’s home on Sept 25 with members and visitors enjoying a cooperative dinner. Prizes were awarded in a mystery gift exchange and the group planned a future meeting at Amy Hiner’s on Oct 9 while noting a postponed October event.

Shanghai Club Hazel Rinehart Glen Bertha Overturf Floyd Amy Hiner Lloyd Velda Brown Wayne Doris Carol Christy Addie Sheldon Iole Christy Anna Landgrebe Dorothy Calhoun Gerald Lorraine Sheila Rinehart Bert Lorraine Rinehart Esther Perry Marilyn Kirkland

Grace Methodist church notices list weekly services and new classes

Several churches including Grace Methodist Moravia Wesley Chapel and Church of the Nazarene publish weekly schedules. Holy communion and church school at 9 and 10 am, family nights, MYF and youth programs, new college age and young adult classes led by George Wilson and Charles Turner start this Sunday at Grace. Rally Day and Bible studies loom, with evangelistic and youth events across Moravia Centerville and Udell venues.

Grace Methodist Church Elton BD Coleman Fairview Lee Benz Glenn Parrott Wesley Chapel Kenneth Daniels Moravia Richard Tubaugh Centervile Cragg Jim W.S.C Centerville George Wilson Charles Turner Church of the Nazarene H. LaVern Smith Frank Woodward Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Russell Bethel Church Moravia Y Fall Institute of the W.S Imogene Tisue Appnacose County

Progressive club meeting at Bertha Broshar home

The first fall meeting of the Progressive club was held Friday evening at Mrs. Bertha Broshar's home. Bridge was played with Rowena McFatridge winning high score, Ralph McDonough second, and Norman Wardlow winning a prize. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

Progressive Club Bertha Broshar Rowena McFatridge Ralph McDonough Norman Wardlow

Taylor Aid Meeting Set for Friday October 4

Taylor Aid will hold its regular meeting Friday October 4 with Leta Pettibone present to discuss ongoing projects and community assistance efforts.

Taylor Aid Leta Pettibone

Jep Lockmans Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jep Lockman celebrated their golden wedding on September 29 with dinner guests and callers from Bloomfield Victor and Moravia. They were married September 30 1913 at the Methodist church in Albia and have five children eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Loyd Carter was appointed to the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy caused by a death, sworn in and to serve until the next general election in 1964.

Jep Lockman Troy Lockman Teresa Patty Pam Bloomfield Roger Gideon Jeraldine Jody Victor Ruben Faber Clelia Free Flora Jones Fred VanDorin Anna VanDorin Jeptha Clyde Lockman Methodist Church Albia Appanoose Monroe Moravia Hubbard County Minnesota Dorothy Gideon Iowa Don Redwood Calif Troy Max Fairfax Y.F E. A B Loyd Carter Appanoose County Board of Supervisors Glen Johnson Veil Farnsworth Gloria Cortesio Virginia Barbaglia Carter ASC Farnsworth

Local News Highlights From Burlington Area Figures Gatherings

A series of social notes from Burlington and Des Moines areas recount dinners for Carol Wilson and Mrs. Dodd's natal day, visits by Pvt. Gary Underwood at Fort Sill, and memorial attendance for Rev. Floyd Murphy. Des Moines weekend trips include Ron Woodward and kin in Burlington, with Sawvel and Van Dorin families visiting relatives.

Logal News Bill G. Wilson Carol John L. Dodd Gary Underwood Fort Sill Okla Monay Ron Woodward Georgie Des Moines Burlington Ronald Overturf Pam Greg Peg Keith Sawvel Aspen Colo Lester Sawvel James Sawvel Newton J. R. Hoyer Hillsboro Harold van Dorin High Amana Lizzie van Dorin Robert Gregson Denise Montezuma Birdie Main Harold VanDorin Gaylord Main Joann Glenn Fowler Lois Lorraine Osa Brown Lizzie VanDorin Bob McCall Art Fox John Hayward Marshalltown Fred Schneider Ray Charity Misty Schneider Monroe County Hospital Meari Walter Cary McCoy Neil Penfield Jim Knapp Loren Walter Morris Peterson Blakesburg Marshall Perry Thursay

Sunshine basket thanks from Brad family andIconium WSC S sponsors

The Brown family expresses gratitude for gifts and cards given for Brad's sunshine basket. A special thanks goes to the Iconium W.S.C.S. for sponsoring the basket, noting heartfelt appreciation from Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brown.

Brad Iconium W.S.C.S Dick Brown

Democratic Ladies Attend State Meeting in Iowa

Taylor township Democratic Committee Woman Gladys Harsh and Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh accompanied 20 Appanoose county members to a statewide Democratic Women's meeting at the Veterans Auditorium on September 23. A 600 attendee buffet luncheon followed at Younkers Tea Room. They toured the governor's mansion, then returned home. Appanoose women plan October 8 at the Community Center to discuss forming a state Democratic club as a kickoff for the 1964 campaign. all Democratic women urged to attend.

Taylor Township Democratic Committee Gladys Harsh Paul Cridlebaugh Appanoose County Veterans Auditorium Younkers Tea Room Governers Mansion Appanoose Iowa

Hiatt Returns to Home in Oklahoma Moravia Visit

W. C. Hiatt of Perkins Oklahoma left Wednesday to return home after a month with his daughter Mrs. Adaline Plowman in Excelsior Springs Missouri. The 84 year old Moravia native joined Moravia residents September 17 for the Fall Festival marking his first Moravia visit in 47 years. He drove from Oklahoma to Moravia and back home afterward.

W. C. Hiatt Perkins, Okly Adaline Plowman Excelsior Springs Moravia Mr. Hiatt Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Rex Angel Plan New Restaurant Remodel

Mr and Mrs Rex Angel are remodeling the former Broshar Insurance building in preparation for opening a restaurant at that location.

Rex Angel Broshar Insurance

Births of Ricky Jay Lindley and another newborn in Centerville area

Flight of the Stork notes the birth of Ricky Jay Lindley to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lindley of Albia on September 26 at St. Joseph hospital Centerville, weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces, with grandparents Fred Lindley of Moulton. Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Albert Cogh lan Jr. of Suitland Maryland welcome a son born September 27 at Andrews hospital weighing 2 pounds 8 ounces, with grandparents Milton Stocker of Moravia and Albert Cogh lan Sr. of Albia.

Wayne Lindley Albia Ricky Jay St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Fred Lindley Moulton Albert Coghlan, Jr Suitland Andrews Hospital Milton Stocker Moravia Albert Coghlan, Sr

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K.Y.B Sarl Black Coon Fairview 20Th Century Garden Club John Guthrey Shanghai Lester Brain Richard Raymie Susan FS Inc Melvin E. Sims FS Services, Inc Liberty, Ill Moravia Farm Service Company Moravia Legion Home Forrest Rudd Drakesville Eldon Sutter Seymour Roy Biligon Donald Payne Pulaski S. M. White West Grove Ralph Turner Melvin Sims Kenneth Hinton Roy Heimlich Doyle Anderson Marvin Tharp Frank Chelar Ine Chusehes First Christian “Church Louis. Schaffner Progressive Board of Supervisors Jep Lockmans Lazelle Strink Lola Elaine Ronald van Zante Carl van Zantte Flight of the Stork
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