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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1963

Page

4

Report on Band Mothers Uniform Finances

Community support boosted a school band fundraising drive as the Band Mothers report a $900 balance after a smorgasbord and parcel post sale raised funds for new uniforms. Donations from Swift and Co. and local dairy firms complemented gifts from Booster Club and families, with detailed expense items listed.

Swift and Co Wapello Dairy Anderson Erickson Dairy Sealtest Dairy Hiland Potato Chip Farm Service Iowa Dairy Association Baird Whitehead Booster Club Albert Tubaugh Methodist Art Fox Ben Jones Lew Hiner Turner and Son Jppers B. GC. Whitehead B. F. ‘Mer eMcFatridge Loyd Carter Margery Tracy Guss Luse Jean Knudsen

Moravia Band Mothers Thank You For Smorgasbord Support

Moravia Band Mothers express gratitude to all who helped make the Smorgasbord a success. They cite generous food contributors, companies, parcel post donors, Moravia Union for advertising, and uniform fund contributions.

Moravia Union Moravia Band

Fire Threatens Corn Filo And Farm Buildings

Firemen near Moravia respond to a blaze at the James Wileda farm five miles northwest of Moravia around 11 48 pm Saturday. A pile of corn husks burned and embers reignited a hedge post pile near a large granary and a corn field, risking a wider spread.

Moravia Jamea Wileda

MYF CHICAGO TRIP ANNOUNCED FOR AREA Youth group plans bus tour

Rev Elton D Coleman announces a MYF weekend Chicago trip for forty youth and counsellors from Appanoose and Monroe counties. Depart Moravia Methodist church at 6 00 a m Friday October 18 then pick up Monroe at 6 30 a m Albia and Moravia hosts as listed. Adults include Rev and Mrs George Shields Clarence Whitehead Joyce Hiatt and Mrs Herbert Betty. Sessions show towns Albia Idvilla Centerville Moravia Moulton Cincinnati Numa Udell Jerome and others. Return Sunday October 20 with pickups in Albia at 8 30 p m Moravia at 9 00 p m.

Elton D. Coleman Chicago Appanoose Monroe Appanoosé Moravia Methodist Church Albla | Methodist Church George Shields Centerville Clarence Whitehead Joyce Hiatt Moravia Herbert Betty Albia Idvilia Moulton Cincinnati Numa Udell Jerome

Progressive Club Meeting At Mrs Howard Smith Home

Mrs Howard Smith hosted the Progressive Club gathering on a Thursday evening. Bridge was played with Mrs Rowena McFatridge winning high score and Mrs Ralph McDonough second. Delicous refreshments were served. guests included Mrs Ruby Cloyed and Chita al gart wera.

Howard Smith Rowena McFatridge Ralph McDonough Mra Ruby Cloyed Chita Mre Blorencoabtast Delmar

Hiners Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary

This home gathering honors Mr. and Mrs. George Hiners on their 65th anniversary with a dinner hosted by Bert and Mary Rinehart. Attendees include numerous Hiner and Rinehart relatives from Centerville Des Moines and nearby, marking a long-married milestone with shared memories and cakes.

Bert Rinehart George Hiners Gerald Rinehart Hiners Sheila Rinehart William Hiner Donnie Denny Becky McCreary Ronnie Brinegar Mystic Mary Lou Rinehart Albia George Hitler Centerville

Young Adult Farmer Classes Start This Thursday Night

A youth oriented program for out of school members up to 30 to 35 years begins Thursday at 7 30 pm in the high school ag room. The first of ten sessions covers Opportunities and Outlook for Swine with topics on breeding stock selection nutrition and disease control. Recreation and refreshments follow each meeting with plans for regular adult sessions after the new year.

Services Sunday For Mrs Carter's Mother

Charlotte A. Cullers aged 88 years 10 months 16 days formerly of Paris Missouri died October 11 at 1:00 am at St Joseph Mercy Centerville after nine weeks as patient Burial was at Speed Slakey funeral home procedures October 13 1963 Surviving are daughter Lucile Carter Moravia sons Harold West Salem Illinois Cecil Shelbina plus late husband Kenneth and others A note of thanks from Loyd Carter Harold Cullers and Cecil Cullers families

Charlotte A. Cullers Paris St. Joseph Mercy Centerville Town Charlotte A. Jessie Thottipsén Clyde C. Cullers Audrion County Wabash Unti Shelbina Slakey Funeral Home

Elmer Vances Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Elmer Vance plan an open house on their 25th wedding anniversary at Albia E U B church Sunday October 20 from 2 to 5 Mrs Vance is the former Dorothy Davis of Moravia.

Elmer Vance Albia E.U.B Vance Dorothy Davis Moravia

Mrs Gabe Johnson Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Gabe Johnson left Monroe county hospital in Albia and spent time with her daughter Mrs. Dale Derby before moving to the home of her daughter Mrs. Ralph Robinson to recuperate.

Gabe Johnson Ralph Robinson Monroe County Hospital Albia Dale Derby

Lester Smith Patient at Iowa City Hospital

Lester Smith was admitted to an Iowa City hospital on Monday for tests and observation after falling from a roof while tar roofing at his home. Reverend Elton Coleman transported him to the facility.

Lester Smith Iowa City Iowa City Hospital Elton Coleman

Open House At Nazarene Center Draws City Dignitaries

About four thousand people including Kansas City dignitaries Nazarenes and families are invited to tour three International Centre facilities in Kansas City Missouri on Friday October 25 The seminary general headquarters and the new general board structure will be open for visits in the afternoon Miss Lynnette Smith secretary in the Department of Evangelium invites her family and friends to attend

Kansa City Nazarenes International Center of the Church of the Nazarene Kansas City General Board Lynnette Smith Department of Evangelium

Carp of Thanks for 65th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Hiner express gratitude to relatives and friends for cards flowers and kindness shown on their 65th wedding anniversary with appreciation from Ms and Mr George Hiner.

George Hiner

Evangelistic Services At E U B Church Through Oct 27

Rev O C Gatrelle leads Evangelistic services at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Radcliffe Iowa, continuing nightly through Sunday evening Oct 27 at 745 pm with Bible study at 715 pm and special music. Friday is children’s night and boys and girls are urged to attend. Cottage prayer at Ben Jones home Thursday 9 am. Morning worship at 11 and Sunday School at 10 with Rev J A Ogden as pastor.

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl Vandante O. C. Gatrelle O. C. ‘Gatrelle Radcliffe Iowa Ben Jones

Church Events At Nazarene Pastor Leads Week Services

The Rov H LaVern Smith pastor and Frank Woodward Sunday School superintendent share a schedule: Sunday School 1000, morning worship 11:00, youth with the truth 7:45, evening evangelistic with Singspiration 7:30, Hour of Prayer Thursday evening, Lord's Supper observed, choir practice 8:30. President Kennedy referenced regarding national day of prayer.

Church of the Nazarene H. LaVern Smith Frank Woodward Kennedy Cleureheg Eisenhower Kennedy

Grace Methodist and Moravia Churches Schedule Notices

Church notices list pastors and leaders for Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel, Moravia, and First Christian Church. Worship, church school, senior MYF, cottage meetings, Operation Evangelism, Laymen day speakers, and weekly activities are scheduled with times and hosts such as Rev Elton G Coleman and Kenneth Daniels.

Grace Methodist Church Elton G. Coleman Fairview Lee Benz Kermit Gladfielder Centerville Wesley Chapel Kenneth Daniels Howard ‘Guenther Moravia Richard Tukaugh George Wilson James Wilson Leoda Coleman Woman's Society

Methodist Men Fill Pulpit to Discuss Communism Moravia

Grace Methodist laymen filled Mystic Circuit pulpits Sunday due to the pastor's illness. Dale Wilson spoke at Iconium John Veach at Mystic and John Guthrey at Jerome. A Moravia Methodist Men panel on Christianity's Answer to Communism is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m with Richard Armstrong John Veach Ray Charity and Elton Coleman leading.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Mystic Dale Wilson Iconium John Yeach John Guthrey Jerome Richard Armstrong John Veach Ray Charity Elton Coleman

NFO Meeting Monday in Centerville Coop Supper

Appanoose county N F O plans a coop supper and meeting Monday evening October 21 at Centerville Community Center. Serving 6 30 to 8 00. A speaker from Corning will discuss community topics.

Appanoose County N.F.O Centerville Corning

Dowd Family Visits Patient at Laughlin Hospital Kirksville

Mrs Donald Dowd and Rhonda Mrs Mina Dowd Mrs Ina Miller Mrs Emil Kraber of Eddyville plus Mr and Mrs Leo Gladson of Carlisle called Sunday on Donald Dowd who is a patient at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri.

Donald Dowd Rhonda Mina Dowd Ina Miller Emil Kraber Eddyville Leo Gladson Carlisle Laughlin Hospital Kirksville, Mo

Albia Construction paid for Moravia street work

Albia Construction Co received 4041.92 dollars for a Moravia streets blacktop job. Funds came from 3000 paid with six protested warrants, 1800 from liquor profits, and 141.92 from the streets fund. Protests draw 5 percent interest. warrants will be funded as road use tax money becomes available.

Albia Construction Co Moravia

Dinner Honors Frank Cox Birthday

Mr Frank Cox was pleasantly surprised at his home Tuesday in honor of his seventy four birthday with a cooperative dinner. Those present were Mrs Rex Angel, Mrs Barbara Long and Mark, Mr and Mrs Bill Cox, Carl Cox, Mrs Bill Robinson, Mrs Orel Easter, the honoree and Mrs Cox. Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson were evening visitors.

Frank Cox Rex Angel Barbara Long Mark Bill Cox Carl Cox Bill Robinson Orel Easter Cox Freeman Johnson

New license plates for 1964 debut green and white

Onelta Corbett of the auto department at the County Treasurer's office reports receipt of the new 1964 auto license plates. The plates are medium to dark green with white numerals, a new color for the state plates.

Onelta Corbett Auto Department County Treasurer’s Office Towa

Ola Laws and Milo Shaffer Wed Oct

Ola Laws of Moravia and Milo Shaffer of Jerome Iowa married October 7 1963 at 2 o clock at the justice of the peace in Centerville. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Hamm of Jerome. The couple will reside in Jerome Iowa.

Ola Laws Moravia DeWayne Robinson Milo Shaffer Jerome Justice of the Peace Centerville Carl Hamm Shaffer

E U B Young Adults Give Program at Golden Manor

Members of the E U B young adult Sunday school class and others hosted a religious service at Ap Panoose county home Golden Age Manor in Centerville Sunday afternoon. The youth audience enjoyed songs performed for the shut ins. Mrs Emory Kehrberg teaches the class.

E.U.B Ap Panoose Golden Age Manor Centerville Emory Kehrberg

Lowegian Shaft Plan merits for Iowa reapportionment

Editor explains the Shaff Plan for Iowa legislative reapportionment, arguing it mirrors the federal two house concept with 58 Senate seats and 99 House seats. It would shift power to urban population centers while protecting rural interests, reducing deadlock, and making both urban and rural areas better represented. The piece urges readers to vote YES on December 3.

Robert K. Beck Iowa Towa Congress Iowa Senate Senate Federal Congress House Howevr United States Congress New York State United States America Farm Bureau Tne

Moravia Council Keeps Midnight Curfew In Place

Moravia town council met to discuss the curfew law. They voted to maintain the 12 o'clock midnight curfew and urged parental cooperation to curb loitering. If disturbances continue after a second request a summons may be issued. The council approved red lights for Marshal Cousin's car and two new marshal badges to enforce pace and safety.

Moravia Marshal Cousin

No Nominations For Moravia Town Election

No nominations have been made with Moravia town clerk Harold Burton for the forthcoming town election. The nomination deadline is Monday Oct 21. Udell Howard Burkland is candidate for mayor and councilmen hopefuls include Lloyd Selix Robbie Clark Purvis Hedgecock Kenny Tadlock and Lawrence Powell.

Moravia Harold Burton Udell Howard Burkland Lloyd Selix Robbie Clark Purvis Hedgecock Kenny Tadlock Lawrence Powell

Services Held Monday For Fred Sheldon

James Frederick Sheldon 85 died Saturday at his Albia home after a long life in Monroe County He was born August 20 1878 on a Monroe County farm and lived there his entire life He attended Iconium Methodist and later Evangeli cal United Brethren Church He married Gennie Gilliland on September 6 1899 Surviving are his widow four daughters two from Albia one from Woodhull and one from Moravia two sons Roy of Blakesburg Vern of Avondale Ariz 20 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren Preceded by parents two brothers one sister and a infant daughter Funeral service held 2 pm Monday at Geyer-Lewis funeral home with Rev Donald M Gruber officiating Burial in Teonium Cemetery

James Frederick Sheldon Albia Alice Grimes Sheldon Monroe Hig Iconium Evangelical United Brethren Church Gennie Gilliland al Derby Leslie Derby Geyer-Lewis Funeral Donald M. Gruber EUB Church Teonium Cemetery

Gratitude for Support After Bereavement

We express sincere appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers food and kindness during our bereavement and thank the men who helped at the cemetery. They will be long remembered.

Jay Taylor Chosen Council Representative

Jay Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Buell Taylor has been chosen student council representative from the freshman class at Penn college Oskaloosa. Jay a Moravia Community School graduate and Penn College student is noted. Mr and Mrs Art Fox spent the weekend with their daughter. Des Moines hosts included Mr and Mrs Bob McCall. Sunday dinner guests at the McCall home were Mr and Mrs Ron Myers and Johnny of Earlham.

Jay Taylor Buell Taylor Penn College Oskaloosa Jay Moravia Community School Penn Art Fox Bob McCall Des Moines McCall Ron Myers Johnny Earlham

Centerville Couple Welcome Son David Paul Coffin

Mr and Mrs Duane Coffin of Centerville announce the birth of a son on October 13 at St Josephs Hospital Centerville. The baby weighs 11 pounds 13.34 ounces and is named David Paul. Grandparents are Carl Coffin of Promise City and Lawrence Creagan of Centerville.

Duane Coffin Centerville St. Josephs Hospital David Paul Carl Coffin Promise City Lawrence Creagan

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Progressive Club George & Fannie Hiner Loyd Carter Harold Cullers Cecil Cullers Elmer Vances Is Churches First Christian Church Louis Schaffner Birdie Main C.W.F Maude Coltrain Golden Manor Lowegian Bob Beck Ino Fred Flight of the Stork
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