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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1969

Page

3

Mobleys Win Grand and Reserve Charolais at State Fair

The Mobleys, showcased with three entries, captured both the grand champion and reserve champion carcasses at the state fair. A plaque for the grand champion and a Charolais Breeders Association trophy accompanied the display. The Mobleys previously won the grand champion carcass last year, marking the first back-to-back win by the same exhibitor.

Charolais Breeders Assa Mobleys Lloyd Mobley Cedar Rapids

Jack Kaster Elected to Fall Festival Executive Board

In a Tuesday meeting Jack Kaster won a seat on the Fall Festival executive board joining Charles Turner as president, with Carl Tisue, Clark Hellyer, and Kaster completing the board. Delmar Dowd retires as president.

Jack Kaster Delmar Dowd Charles Turner Carl Tisue Clark Hellyer Kaster

ETC Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Loyd Carter

Mrs Loyd Carter hosted an ETC club gathering on Thursday an evening event featured a white elephant sale. Prizes in the games went to Mrs Florence Carson Mrs Blanche Kincade Mrs John Guthrey and Mrs Lee Hiatt. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.

Loyd Carter E.T.C. Club Florence Carson Blanche Kincade John Guthrey Lee Hiatt

Walters called to Oregon after nephew's death

Mr and Mrs Ivan Walters flew to Albany Oregon after news their nephew was killed Sunday night. He was among five men traveling to work when a car struck a deer, killing one and injuring the others.

Ivan Walters Oregon Ivan Walter Albany

Church Meetings and Schedule From Local Congregations

First Christian Church Lois Fowler superintendent sees 9 30 a m Sunday School and Communion aid meets Wednesday afternoon with Clara Irelan Salem United Methodist Rev L B Beedrick pastor Carl Tisua church school supt 10 am church school 10 am worship 7 30 p m evening service series from Galatians continues 7 30 p m Wednesday Bible study and prayer WSCS meeting and dinner Wednesday Oct 15 Singspiration planned for Sunday evening Oct 19

First Christian Church Lois Fowler Aid Clara Irelan Salem United Methodist L. B. Beedrick Carl Tisua WSCS Church of the Nazarene E. J. Strong Larry Smith

Iconiam United Methodist Service and Laymen Sunday

Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor B F Whitehead lead Laymen Sunday activities at Iconiam United Methodist with 9:30 a.m. worship and 10:30 a.m. church school. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. in Salem church at Moravia.

Iconiam United Methodist L. B. Deedrick B. F. Whitehead Salem Moravia

Grace Circuit United Methodist Church Laymen Day Plan

Grace Church hosts Laymen Day with Rev Thomas W Weedin directing services and a special offering. Church activities include Sunday School 10 AM Worship 11 AM daily meetings and a Ladies Aid convention with Rev Woodin as guest speaker.

Ladies of Grace United Methodist Church Moravia Grace Circuit The United Methodist Church Thomas W. Weedin Grace Church John Guthrey Grace John Guthrey Koinonia Group Fairview Ladies Aid Woodin Grace Virgil Dooley Robert Roster Ladies Aid Convention

Nazareth Missionary Society Meeting October 1

The Nazrene church missionary society met Wednesday evening October 1. The president Mrs. Marion Woodward opened with two hymns and introduced an October Light article on prayer and communication with God. Frank Woodward Rev Strong and Mrs. Woodward participated. Fasting dues and offering were collected for the coming year by secretary Mrs. Edna Horn. Mrs. Mary Strong led the lesson from the yearly study book Okinawa Keystone of the Pacific. Edna Horn dismissed the meeting.

The Missionary Society Nazarene Church Marion Woodward Frank Woodward Strong Woodward Edna Horn Mary Strong Okinawa Keystone Pacific

Moravia Eastern Stars Hold Regular Meeting Night

Moravia Eastern Stars set a regular meeting and friendship night for Tuesday October 4 at 7 30 p m with guests present Ben French W M Maxine Main Sec y.

Ben French W.M Maxine Main Sec’y

Moravia Dismissal For Friday Due To Repairs

Moravia school will dismiss at 2 30 p m Friday to allow repairs at the elementary building including a new water line connection to the town main. ACT TESTS TO BE GIVEN AT CENTERVILLE OCT 18 Seniors plan to take the ACT at Centerville High School Saturday morning with registration from 8 00 to 8 30 a m testing until about 11 45 a m.

Moravia Centerville Centerville High School Dixie Davis Nicky Dicks Janis Gifford Mary Hawk Teresa Lockman Jody McDanel Leota Mockmore Sharon Riegel Beth Steenhoek Gary Tisue Jewell Walker Bill Ward

Taylor Aid Meets With Mary Herron

Taylor Aid met with Mary Herron on Friday October 3 for a regular cooperative dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Boyer Mr and Mrs Harsh Mary Meadows Vic Mihalovich Mr and Mrs Schrodt Mr and Mrs Theo Miller Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencer Mary Kay Hiatt Barbara Sievers and Renee Leta Pettibone joined in the afternoon. Meeting opened by vice chair Winifred Schrodt. Gladys Harsh read minutes and nine members answered roll call. Mary Kay Hiatt received a pink and blue shower and gifts were opened. Vic Mihalovich showcased craft items from lessons. Barbara Sievers joined the club. Next meeting with Vic Mihalovich on Friday November 7.

Taylor Aid Mary Herron Ra Boyer Ivan Harsh Mary Meadows Vic Mihalovich Cecil Schrodt Theo Miller Ralph Spencer Mary Kay Hiatt Barbara Sievers Renee Leta Pettibone Winifred Schrodt Gladys Harsh Vic Mihalavich

Past Matrons Meet With Doris Wilson

The Past Matrons club gathered Tuesday evening with Mrs. Trenton Wilson. The night was social and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Wilson and assisting hostess Mrs. Dwight Kincade.

Doris Wilson Trenton Wilson Wilson Dwight Kincade

Moravia F H A seeks local support for servicemen letters

The Moravia F H A girls ask the public to help by providing addresses of Moravia high school alumni serving in the service. They plan to write letters to hometown boys, sharing news from Moravia, to ease homesickness. Send addresses to Moravia High School in care of Mrs Harris.

Moravia Moravia High School

Girl Scout hike from Legion home to Lavern Horn home

Monday October 6 1933 thirty three Girl Scouts four adults two teen helpers and six younger guests started from the Legion home for a mile and a half hike to the Lavern Horn home. The group walked in pairs played hiking games sang along the way then rested under a big tree with sandwiches potato chips and Kool Aid. They returned to town in a pickup truck and all had an enjoyable time.

Girl Scout News Legion Lavern Horn

Thank You Note to Moorge County Hospital Visitors

A patient thanks relatives friends and clergy for visits while at Moorge county hospital. Cards gifts and flowers were beautiful and deeply appreciated, signed Marjorie Couison.

Woodin Deedrick Moorge County Hospital

Moravia High Hosts Homecoming After Lopsided Loss

Moravia High School fell 56-0 at Seymour Friday night as Seymour built scores in each quarter. Friday features MHS Homecoming with Melcher Dallas visiting. Homecoming king and queen to be announced at halftime. crowning in the gym after the game, followed by a homecoming dance and alumni invitation.

Moravia High School Seymour Moravia Melcher Dallas MHS

Man Caught In Morrison Home

A man described as a vagrant named James W. Logan Sr. was captured Saturday afternoon after allegedly breaking into the Dick Morrison residence in west town. He appeared from the railroad tracks aboard a freight train and was surrounded by locals led by Mayor Rex Angel and Dan Mihalovich. Held for Appanoose County Sheriff Harry Robertson, he was later brought before Centerville justice of the peace and jailed on a $2,000 bond he could not post.

James W. Logan, Sr Dick Morrison Dan Mihalovich Tim Morrison Morrisons Rex Angel Angel Billy Dan Tim Mihalovich Appanoose County Harry Robertson Centerville Justice of Peace

Saddle Club Enjoys Trail Ride Sunday

Moravia Saddle club members and guests enjoyed a trail ride at Paul Cridle baugh farm Sunday afternoon. Twenty six riders plus a tractor drawn hayrack and pony cart joined the outing. After the ride, potato chips baked beans cake cookies and drinks were served to about fifty people.

Moravia Saddle Club Paul Cridlebaugh

Saddle Club Fun Show Sunday Oct 12 at arena

The Saddle club sponsors a Fun Show at the arena Sunday Oct 12 at 1 o clock. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded. Admission is free with horses. Lunch will be served on the grounds. New officers elected at Thursday meeting include Dallas Kaster president Paul Cridlebaugh vice president Virgil Kaster assistant Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh secretary Mrs Ralph Spencer treasurer and Colin Cridlebaugh Ivan Harsh Jay Wilson Mark Uhlenhake Kenny Brown directors. Food committee listed as Mrs Virgil Kaster Mrs Ivan Harsh Mrs Jay Wilson and Mrs Versil Kaster.

Saddle Club Dallas Kaster Paul Cridlebaugh Virgil Kaster Ralph Spencer Colin Cridlebaugh Ivan Harsh Jay Wilson Mark Uhlenhake

Funeral services for Walter Luedt Oct 10

Walter Luedt died Tuesday morning October 7 at Mercy hospital in Moline after a nine month illness. He is survived by his wife Mable Norton Luedt and two sons. Funeral services are set for Friday October 10 at Wendts Funeral Home in Moline.

Illinois Earl Morrow Pearl City Freeport Walter Luedt Mercy Hospital Moline Mable Norton Luedt Wendts Funeral

Family Get Together at Olin Fosters

A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Foster on Sunday. A cooperative dinner was served and a decorated birthday cake honored several birthdays. Twenty eight attended including Mrs. Foster's four sisters Goldie Weston and husband David Sylvia Burns and Russell Opal Burns and Leon Lola Gordon and Lester plus other relatives. Guests brought two bouquets for the table and all enjoyed a pleasant visit.

Olin Fosters Olin Foster Mrs. Foster Goldie Weston David Sylvia Burns Russell Opal Burns Leon Lola Gordon Lester

Thanking Friends For Prayers And Support

Evbert and I express gratitude to friends for prayers visits and cards. It is wonderful to have such support and we acknowledge Gut bless you from Mrs Elbert Holman.

Evbert Mrs. Elbert Holman

Thank you for kindness during hospital stay

We want to express our gratitude to everyone who were kind and thoughtful during my hospital stay. Margaret and Zell Callen.

Seven Nominated For Councilmen In Town Election

Nominations for mayor and council in the upcoming town election set for Tuesday Nov 4 list Rex Angel seeking re election as mayor. Incumbent council members Mervin Ellison John Spencer Duane Steenhoek and Paul Wilson are nominated for council along with Charles Turner William Woodward Jr and Jack Easter. A write in for town treasurer is needed with Margaret Brooks current treasurer. Also three candidates vie for mayor Clyde Bates James Krum and Julius Kauzlarich. Eight people run for council including present members Charles Johnson Danny Milburn and John Mallette.

Rex Angel Mervin Ellison John Spencer Duane Steenhoek Paul Wilson Charles Turner Wm, Woodward, Jr Jack Easter Margaret Brooks Mystic Clyde Bates James Krum Julius Kauzlarich Charles Johnson Danny Milburn John Mallette Krum

Moravia Girls Softball Drops District Final to Eddyville

The Moravia High School girls softball team finished 9 and 2 after a 4-0 district loss to Eddyville at Eddyville Saturday night. Eddyville capitalized on Moravia errors, scoring once in the first and three times in the sixth, with Vicki Van Dorin delivering a near fence-clearing double.

MHS Eddyville Moravia Vicki van Dorin MHL Pleasantville Moravia Girls Macy Pella Christian Girls Eddyville Girls

Band Mothers Plan Coming New Projects

The Band Mothers met on Wednesday October 1 with president presiding. Mrs Riegel thanked bake sale and float committees and all helpers for two successful projects. They voted to again serve the Alfalfa banquet and discussed menu price and committees. Two chaperones were named for Ottumwa Hot Dog Days trip. The band also plans to attend Penn College Homecoming parade in Oskaloosa October 25.

Oskaloosa Penn College Townsend Wells Guthrey

Athletic Promoters Gather for October Meeting

The Athletic Promoters will meet Monday October 13 at 7 30 p m at the high school to discuss upcoming events and promotions for the season.

Hiatt and Cridlebaugh Families Welcome Sons

Pfc Larry D Hiatt and his wife welcome a 46 pound eight ounce son born Oct 7 at St Joseph hospital Centerville while Pfc Hiatt serves in Mai Loc Viet Nam Grandparents are Carl and Lura Hiatt Ralph Spencer Albert Rouse and Art Davis Also Mr and Mrs Colin Cridlebaugh announce a son born Oct 5 at St Joseph hospital Centerville named Travis Colin Grandparents are Paul Cridlebaugh Ernest Helmick

Pfc Larry D. Hiatt St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Hiatt Mai Loc Vietnam Carl Hiatt Ralph Spencer Lura Hiatt Albert Rouse Art Davis Colin Cridlebaugh St Joseph Hospital Travis Colin Paul Cridlebaugh Ernest Helmick

Army Private First Class Bates assigned to Vietnam unit

Boys In Service report Private First Class Leonard F Bates 20 son of Mr and Mrs Floyd W Bates Route 3 Albia was assigned Sept 11 to the 4th Infantry Division near Pleiku Vietnam as a rifleman.

Leonard F. Bates Floyd W. Bates Albia 4Th Infantry Division Pleiku Vietnam

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sloye Mobleys Greg Mobley Lindy Pam Trent Jeff Kindergerte Fall Festival Board ETC Club Wesley Chapel Fairview Church Nazarene Marjorie Couison Margaret and Zell Callen Mystic Election Band Mothers
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