Moravia High Presents Bus Steps Here Play
The junior class presents Bus Steps Here a comedy drama set at a hotel run by Martha Baker with Jack Freeman a returning sailor and Jenny Simms the giggly waitress. Cast includes Norma Gladfelder Larry Hope Nanty Benz and others. Date October 16 at 7 30 pm.
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Moravia Community High School
Norma Gladfelder
Martha Baker
Larry Hope
Jack Freeman
Jerry Weld
Bennie Tarbell
Jenny Simms
Nancy Benz
Larry Hopentome Smith
Jean Taylor
M. Kepler
Paul Witt
Irene Kepler
Donna Rae
Tubaugh
Lyla Graham
Rita Gardner
Trudi Lynn
Virginia Burger
Donald Webster
Mark van! Zante
Gladys Caldwell
Nancy Faber
Long-Luse wedding at Centerville Sunday
Misa Sally Ann Long of Centerville and James Donald Luse of Moravia were married Monday at 2:00 pm at the home of the bride’s uncle Bir and Mrs. Charles McCoy in Centerville. The couple will reside in Marion after a wedding trip where Ayum is employed with the Allis Thaimer in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Sally Ann Long
Centervile
James Donald Luse
Moravia
O M Anday
Bir
Charles McCoy
Centerville
Clyde Long
T. J. Luse
Mire
Harold Hoffman
Marion
Allis Thaimer
Cedar Rapids
County convention held at Mystic proceeds with large attendance
Thirty members of the ladies and three Moravia churches attended the county convention at the Mystic Methodist church on Tuesday. A total of 153 persons signed the register, with the Christian church of Moravia noting the memorial service. The 3960 ladies aid convention is planned for the Christian church in Mystic, and Mrs Ave Hiatt of Moravia was presented a corsage as the eldest member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Methodist Church
Mystic
Christian Church of
Christian Church
Ave Hiatt
Family Night Program At Methodist Church
The family church night was held Wednesday evening at the Methodist church with a cooperative supper. The intermediate and senior M Y F groups led the program. Clarence Whitehead served as senior sponsor and Lois Hiatt along with Joyce Hiatt sponsored the intermediate group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Clarence Whitehead
Lois and
Joyce Hiatt
Bert Monroe Batterson Home On Leave From Navy
Bert Monroe Batterson is back home on leave after completing recruit training at the U S Navy Training Station in San Diego He is the grandson of Mrs Rhoda Stufflebeem of Unionville and a Moravia high school class of 1959 graduate Following his leave he will attend the Radioman class A school in Norfolk Virginia He joined the Navy through the Centerville Courthouse recruiting station under the high school training program guaranteeing a trade school after recruit training.
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Bert Monroe Batterson
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Bert
Rhoda Stufflebeem
Unionville
Moravia High School
Norfolk
Virginia
Navy
Centerville
Local Boys Demonstrate at Iowa Utilities Conference
Two 4-H boys Jerry Roblenz and Donald West will present Light Nite on the Farm at the Utilities Companies of Iowa Management Conference in Des Moines October 12 13. The event is sponsored by seven public utilities firms including Town Southern Utilities and electrical funds support the 4-H electrical program. Harold Holder county extension director accompanied the boys to Des Moines as the utilities firms gave each boy an electrical gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utilities Companies of Iowa
Des Moines
Jerry Roblenz
Donald West
Town Southern Utilities
Utilities
Harold Holder
Utilities Companies
Deer Killed On Highway Near Centerville
A 185 pound buck deer was struck by a carload of Centerville workers en route to Ottumwa early Wednesday. The collision, three miles east of Centerville, caused $200 damage to the car. One worker was treated for eye glass injuries at Centerville hospital. Conservation officer Roy Downing urged motorists to watch for crossing deer and slow when sighted, noting most incidents occur before December 1.
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Centerville
Ottumwa
Appanoose County
Roy Downing
Downing
Moravia Team Wins Trophy for Season
Moravia wins the Babe Ruth Al-Lo-Mo travelling trophy for the season at Albia banquet. Team led league standings. players include Helmick Burns Gehler Woodward Smith Fillison Strong Harp Underwood Easter Van Zante McCoy. Fred Strong was manager with Melvin Ellison assistant. trophy displayed at the Union office.
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Moravia
Albia
Keith Helmick
Bob Burns
Eddie Gehler
Ronnie Woodward
Jimmie Smith
Jimmie Fillison
Fred Strong
Todd Harp
Gary Underwood
Donnie Underwood
Terry Easter
Charles van Zante
Cary McCoy
Melvin Ellison
Union
Moravia FFA boys head to national convention
Moravia FFA members travel to Kansas City for the national convention this week. Attendees include Richard Coltrain Ronnie Kehrberg Cary McCoy Billy Main Jay Taylor Steve Burger Tom Wilson Wilbur Strunk Bill Ragan Max McAninch and chaperones Mr Larry Dayton and DeWayne Sin Clair driving cars.
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Moravia Ffa
Kansas City
Richard Coltrain
Ronnie Kehrberg
Cary McCoy
Billy Main
Jay Taylor
Steve Burger
Tom Wilson
Wilbur Strunk
Bill Ragan
Max McAninch
Larry Dayton
DeWayne Sin Clair
Local residents visit and hospital updates
Mrs R R Fensington and Mrs Herb Boblenz visited Tuesday with Mr Pennington who is in Bloomfield hospital for observation and tests after being taken there Monday. Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock and Mr and Mrs Cleir Sellers returned Wednesday from a week fishing trip in Minnesota. Mr and Mrs Leonard Wilson of near Seymour spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and with Mrs Ocile Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Fensington
Herb Boblenz
Pennington
Bloomfield
Grant Tadlock
Myr
Cleir Sellers
Minnesota
Leonard Wilson
Near Seymour
Frank Wilson
Ocile Clark
Appandose Cuunity Proficiency club meeting at Moravia Masonic
A Moravia Masonic hall hosts a meeting of the Appandose Cuunity Proficiency club on Thursday inviting all Masonic members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appandose Cuunity Proficiency Club
Moravia
Masonic
Mrs. Allie Boyer honored at 80th birthday dinner
Mrs. Allie Boyer, lifelong Moravia and Centerville resident, was honored at a cooperative dinner on Oct 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Weston for her 80th birthday. Family and friends from Moravia, Centerville, Promise City, and surrounding areas attended and sent greetings and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie. Boyer
Allie Boyer
David Weston
Goldie Weston
Roe van Antwerp
Davenport
Rex Foster
Gary
Mary
Ottumwa
Larry Weston
Muncie
Kansas
Everett Hawk
Clemie
Sandra
Cindy
Plano
Paul Dean Burns
Pensacola
Florida
Jim Burns
Moravia
Karen
Linda Burns
Promise City
Olin Foster
Centerville
Leon Burns
Russell Burns
Lester Gorden
Maxine Main
Clea McFall
Boyer Mary
JR Intermediate Groups Organize Fall Missionary Meeting
The Junior and Intermediate groups met at the Methodist church for their first fall meeting. They will hold after school sessions each Wednesday for ten weeks to study the Belgian Congo. Leaders are Mrs Weldon Whitenack for Juniors and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin for Intermediates.
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Methodist Church
Belgian Congo
Weldon Whitenack
Sylvan van Dorin
Debbie van Dorin
Donna Rae Osrd
Dave van Dorin
George van
E U B Dinner Menu at church October 21
The Ladies Aid of the E U B church will serve dinner Wednesday October 21 at the church. Menu includes creamed chicken and biscuits mashed potatoes gravy sweet potatoes baked apples butter jelly pie coffee.
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Ladies Aid of the
E.U.B. Church
Churches Grace Methodist Church News Notes
Rev Welton Whiternck pastor at Grace Methodist Church with services and Sunday school times at Moravia and Wesley Chapel. Leo Benz and Delmar Dowd serve as church school superintendents. activities include lay speakers, youth fellowships, choir rehearsals, and Bible study. attendees urged to hear Professor Paul O Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Welton Whiternck
Fairview
Leo Benz
Laydeaker
Moravia Nazarene Church
Paul O'Brien
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Richard Bentzinger
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Moravia Delmar Dowd
Kermit Gladfelder
Nazarene Church
Church Services at Nazarene Church This Week
The Church of the Nazarene lists events with Rev H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. NYPS session at 7:00 p.m. Revival service at 7:30 p.m. with Rev Paul R OBrien and music from CET. Evening services continue daily at 7:30 p.m. You are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Janet Smith
Paul R. O'Brien
C.E.T
First Christian Church Events Summary
First Christian Church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and Communion at 11:00 a.m. Pastor is Mrs. Birdie Main. Wednesday afternoon the Ladies Aid plans a quilting session at Mrs Meyme Du Vall’s home.
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First Christian Church
Cons Pium
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Meyme du Vall
Evangelical United Brethren Church Activities Announced
Reverend F A Richardson presides as pastor. Sunday School 10:00 am for all ages. Morning Worship 11:00 am with sermon The Church in Laodicea. District Superintendent Dr H C Thompson leads 2:00 pm local conference. Youth Fellowship 7:30 pm. Ministerial meeting Oct 19 at Albia. Ladies Aid dinner Oct 21 11:00 am. Bible study Oct 22. Youth fellowship meeting Oct 22.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Laodicea
H. C. Thompson
Albia
Albia Church
Youth Fellowship
Revival Services at Church of Nazarene Begin Oct 18
Rev Paul R O'Brien a Bible professor at Chicago Evangelistic Institute will lead revival services at the Church of the Nazarene starting Sunday evening October 18 at 730 pm The public is invited to attend for Word ministry and special music Several visiting workers from CB ia will take part Mrs Eva Hiatt has returned home from Centerville where her brother in law Clyde Hiatt is in St Joseph hospital There remains a cordial invitation to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. O'Brien
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
Church of the Nazarene
Ministry of the Word
CB. Ia
Eva Hiatt
Clyde Hiatt
Centerville
Mr. Hiatt
St. Joseph Hospital
Mystery Farm Picture on Union Page Two
A mystery farm photograph appears on page two inviting readers to identify the farm in a remodeled setting among shade trees with a barn and outbuildings. Moravia Farm Service Co. offers a free mounted picture to the owner who can confirm it is their farm.
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The
Union
Moravia Farm Service Co
Roberts Golden Wedding Observed in Allerton Moravia
The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts of Allerton and Moravia was celebrated Sunday October 11 with a family noon dinner for 35 at their home and an open house from 2 to 5 hosted by their daughter and husband Marl Henders on. Granddaughters Janet Roberts Des Moines and Rita Roberts Ankeny assisted at the guest table. Attending from Moravia and vicinity were many relatives and friends including Flora Jones Kenneth Free Ed Robinson Ellis Robinson Hawk Van Dorin and others from Albia Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Roberts
Allerton
Moravia
Marl Henderson
Wendell Roberts
la Jolla
Calif
Janet Roberts
Des Moines
Rita Roberts
Ankeny
Flora Jones
Kenneth Free
Ed Robinson
Ellis Robinson
Ottumwa
Claude Hawk
E. G. Hawk
J.T. van Dorin
Leo van Dorin
Albia
Albert 'Tubaugh
Richard Tubaugh
Janiece
Ruben Faber
Dallas Faber
Mearl Walter
Sylvan van Dorin
Lula R. Tillmont
Madge Hough
Mt. Pleasant
John Dille
Gravity
Roy Dille
Ashby
Nebraska
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Thanks from the Robertses
Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts express gratitude to friends and relatives for the many cards letters calls and gifts received in observance of their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
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Guy Roberts
N F M L S Meeting At Nazarene Church
The October N F M L S gathering met Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene. Services opened with hymn led by For rest Main, with prayers and special requests led by Mrs Clyde Warren and Mrs LaVern Sraith. A Samoa work was discussed and a special offering taken. Members and visitors including Rev W A Meineke of Ottawa Kansas visited. Revival services with Rev Menneke continued in Bussey Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Forrest Main
Clyde Warren
LaVern Sraith
Samoa
Wm. Woodward
Africa
Henry Hern
Emory Kehrberg
W. A. Meineke
Ottawa
Kansas
Merle Norris
Bussey
O. G. Woodward
Woodward
Bill Woodward
Frank Woodward
the Nazarene Church
Menneke
Cue Meeting With Mes U O Main
The FE. T.¢. club met Thursday afternoon with Mis UW OG Main. Roi call was answered with Facts About Columbus. A sodie hour was enjoyed with refreshments served.
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FE. T
Mis
UW. OG
Main. Roi
Columbus
Card of Thanks for Eddie Pettibone
We wish to drink our many friends for the beautiful offerings the flowers and the help shown us in the loss of our little Eddie Pettibone. The family expresses gratitude for church dinner and other acts of kindness.
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Methodist Church
Eddie
Eddie Pettibone
Twirlers win in Fairfield Saturday contest
Moravia band twirlers earned multiple firsts at the Fairfield event. Rita Gardner won solo baton, Jessie Van Dorin took second, Sharon O Conner also second. An ensemble with Gardner Van Dorin O Conner Harrington Tubaugh and McAninch competed but did not place. Carolyn VerSteeg won flag swinging with Pat Simmons second. Music instructor George Burghoffer and Mrs Frank Woodward accompanied the group.
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Moravia
Fairfield
Rita Gardner
Jessie van Dorin
Sharon O’conher
Sharon O'Conner
Janet Harrington
Donna Tubaugh
Connie McAninch
Carolyn VerSteeg
Pat Simmons
George Burghoffer
Frank Woodward
Personnel Changes At Farm Service Del Brede Joins Moravia Co
Del Brede formerly of Moravia is hired by Moravia Farm Service Co to serve patrons in Appanoose County starting October 15. John Wilson, Moravia native, will take new duties November 1, covering all three counties and handling sales of farm supply items except petroleum. The changes aim to expand service across Davis, Appanoose, and Monroe counties.
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del Brede
Moravia
Moravia Farm Service Co
Appanoose County
Bob Wampler
Del
Klemme
Mra
Brede
Ann Pettibone
Gabe Johnson
John Wilson
John
F F
Davis
Appanochse
Monroe
Boy Scout Fund Drive Planned In Moravia
The annual drive for Moravia fundraising is set for Tuesday October 20. Moravia lacks an active troop but preliminary steps are underway to organize one. A meeting for solicitors is scheduled Monday at 7:30 PM. helpers can attend to pick up contact cards.
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Moravia
Adult classes continue with sessions tonight
A good crowd attended last week's adult classes. Tonight's topic will be handling with Bul past vocational as instructor and now public relations man with I. S. U. as speaker. A film will precede the program. Refreshments will follow. Open invitation extended to all, neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erals
Bul
Ait
Uses of Paper in Home at Adult Class Tonight
Ladies in the adult class will learn paper uses in the home kitchen decorations and wallpaper selection. Last week eighteen ladies attended with Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks Mrs Andy Mosley Mrs Lester Brain Mia Ernest Kincade Mrs Clifford Paxston Mrs Leonard Palmer and Miss Hazel Hellyer at the American Legion and auxiliary annual county meeting at the Community Center in Centerville, with a 6:30 supper and business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Andy Mosley
Lester Brain
Ernest Kincade
Clifford Paxston
Leonard Palmer
Haze] Hellyer
American Legion and Auxiliary
Centerville
Remark of Thanks From Mrs. Della Bivin
Mrs Della Bivin thanks relatives neighbors and friends for cards letters and flowers received during hospital stay expressing deep appreciation and lasting gratitude.
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Mrs. Della Bivin
Richard Harsh Named Naval Academy Principal Candidate
Telegram from Congressman Carter says Richard William Harsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harsh of Moravia, is named principal candidate for the class of July 1960 at the United States Naval Academy. Harsh, a 1957 Moravia High School graduate, has worked with the FBI in Washington and attended Columbia Tech in preparation for the appointment. If chosen, he will receive education and naval training at Annapolis and a Navy commission upon graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven V. Carter
Richard William Harsh
United States Naval Academy
Bill Harsh
Ivan Harsh
Moravia
Moravia High School
FBI
Washington, D. C
Columbia Tech
Annapolis
Roy Downing Receives State Conservation Post
Roy Downing is named public relations officer for the State Conservation Commission effective November 1. He has served as local conservation officer for Appanoose and Monroe counties since February 1954, living near Moravia, and will relocate toward Des Moines. He will work statewide with schools and sportsmen clubs under Jim Sherman. Local conservation remains under Wes Beecher in Bloomfield with help from Chariton and Ottumwa officers. Downing expresses pride in his home area and looks forward to the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Downing
State Conservation Commission
Appanoose
Monroe
Moravia
Downing
Des Moines
The
Conservation Commission
Jim Sherman
Wes Beecher
Bloomfield
Chariton
Ottumwa
Women’s World Service group meets at Main home
The Women’s Society of World Service at the E. U. 8. church met Friday evening at Mrs. Almont Main’s home with 15 members and three guests. Mrs. Carl Tisue presided as the roll call shared news from Evangel and department secretaries. A World Community Day event was announced for November 6 at the Christian church. Miss Mabel Coulson led a lesson on “The Church’s Mission in the Kentucky Highlands,” assisted by Mrs. Ira Boyer, Mrs. Ruth Hammond, and Mrs. Ralph Davis. Guests were Mrs. M. K. Blackman, Mrs. Ruben Faber, and Mrs. Pearl Swaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Almont Main
Carl Tisue
Evangel
Christian Church
Mabel Coulson
Kentucky Highlands
Ira Boyer
Ruth Hammond
Ralph Davis
Main
E. G. Hawk
Burdette Ward
Fred Richardson
Dogwood
M. K. Blackman
Ruben Faber
Pearl Swaim
Births Reported at St. Joseph Hospital Centerville
Mrs Mary Skinner and the late Gene Skinner are parents to a son born Monday October 12 at St Joseph hospital Centerville Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer Jr are proud parents to a daughter Susan Marie weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs born Saturday October 10 at St Joseph hospital Centerville Mr and Mrs Harold Prough are parents to a daughter Julie Ann born Tuesday October 13 at St Joseph hospital Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Skinner
Albia
Gene Skinner
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Paul Spencer, Jr
Susan Marie
Harold Prough
Julie Ann
Cen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Caldwell
Ronnie Clester
Harold Slingsworth
Ted
Raymond Clark
Long-Luse
Boys ‘Convention
Church OF Nazarene
N.f.mls
Nazarene
Mes
U. O
Navy Academy
U. 0. Main
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