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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1967

Page

4

Jerry Felton Takes Duty in Okinawa

Pfc Jerry G Felton departed Friday night for Oakland California en route to spend the next year in Okinawa He and his wife have been with his parents in Udell and with her family in Unionville Felton completed basic training and missile school at Ft El Paso Texas after being inducted January 10 1987.

Ptc William G Jerry) Felton Oakland Calif Okinawa Felton Harry Felton Udell Dwight Ogden Unionville Ft el Paso, Texas

Clover Leaf Club Holds October Meeting at Vera Bennett Home

Clover Leaf club gathered Oct 18 at Mrs Vera Bennett s home with members Ethel Fenton Earl Robert Earnestine Argo Vera Moore Janice Moore Julie Mabel Moore Fern Penfield Joan Fetter Sharon Penfield and guests. Prizes went to Joan Fetters and Janice Moore. Refreshments served. Next meeting Nov 1 at Verna s home with officer elections and visitors welcome.

Clover Leaf Club Vera Bennett Ethel Fenton Earl Robert Earnestine Argo Vera Moore Janice Moore Julie Mabel Moore Fern Penfield Joan Fetter Sharon Penfield Edith Callen Verna McAninch Kathleen Beaty Joan Fetters Verna

Local Visitors Stay With Perry and Baldwin Families

Mr and Mrs J H Baldwin of Winfield Kansas and Mrs Emmett Goode of Cedar Vale Kansas spent Saturday to Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry Also Mr and Mrs Walter Beck and Jonathan of Des Moines visited Perry family Saturday Then Perry guests hosted Baldwin and Goode at Sheffield Illinois and Cambridge Friends in local area Mr Freddie Gordon of near Centerville called on Mr and Mrs T E Campbell and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Miller Monday afternoon

J. H. Baldwin Winfield Kansas Emmette Goode Cedar Vale Marshall Perry Walter Beck Jonathan Des Moines Emmett Goode Kenneth Baldwin Sheffield

Knapp Promoted in Vietnam War Era News Card

Mrs. Connie Knapp reports her husband Jimmie L. Knapp, stationed in Quien Nhoo Vietnam, has been promoted to Specialist Fourth Class. His address lists 6p-4 Jimmie L. Knapp US Service Trans Co APO San Francisco California.

Connie Knapp Jimmie L. Knapp Quien Nhoo Vietnam Bagesias Tist Trans. Co Apo San Francisco Cali Wens

Bevin’s Son Joins Seminary as Stewardship Director

William Carl Bivins will join the Western Conservative Baptist Seminary January 1, 1968 as Director of Stewardship. The seminary invites friends to visit at the new address 1400 Southeast 30th Avenue Portland Oregon after November 1.

W, C. Bevins Baptist Seminary William Carl Bivins Western Conservative Baptist Seminary S.E. 30Th Ave Portland Oregon

Flower Judging Symposium Advances Virginia McDonough

Virginia McDonough attends a Des Moines Flower Judging Symposium spanning Monday to Wednesday, earning a Flower Judging Master certificate upon completion. The report also lists multiple regional visitors, family gatherings, and social calls across Kirksville, Ottumwa, Centerville, and Moravia.

Local Students at State U.N. Meeting

Moravia participants Marie Schup mann and Charles Moore joined the October 24 Iowa United Nations Day youth conference at the state capitol. Speakers included Frances Humphrey Howard and Frances Préssly, leaders in international programs and youth organizations. The event closed the Gover nor's Committee for the United Nations activities led by John J. Chluski to promote UN goals across Iowa.

Moravia Iowa State Capitol Marie Schupmann Charles Moore Frances Humphrey Howard Agency For International Development U.S. Department of State Hubert H. Humphrey Frances Préssly National 4H Club Foundation Yowa United Nations Governor’s Committee For the United Nations John J. Chluski Massey-Ferguson Inc

Rebekahs Meet at Lodge Hall in Des Moines

Monday evening the Moravia Rebekah Lodge met with Mrs. Glen Van Dorin presiding. Reports included Mrs. Harsh on attendance at the Rebekah Assembly state Finance committee. Charter undraped by several members. Memory of Opal Clouse noted. A shower for Marsha Day planned for Oct. 28 at 7:30. Homecoming meeting discussed. refreshment committee named.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Glen van Dorin Noble Grand Harsh Rebekah Assembly State Finance Committee Des Moines van Dorin Leonard Falmer Clara Irelan Cecil Schrodt Mildred Bishop Opal Clouse Palmer Cecil Schredt Paul Cridlebaugh

ETC Club Holiday Party at Paxston Home

The ETC club hosted a Thursday evening gathering at Clifford Paxston home with co hosts Theo Miller Leonard Palmer. Six tables of rock offered prizes to John Johnson Bertha Lathen high Lee Hiatt Frank Tathen Gail Duttle. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches salad Halloween candies and coffee.

Cliff Paxston E.t.c.club Clifford Paxston Theo Miller Leonard Palmer John Johnson Bertha Lathen Lee Hiatt Frank Tathen Gail Duttle

Mr and Mrs Van Dorin Visit Aimgna Family Members

Mr and Mrs Marold Van Dorin of Aimgna spent Saturday night and Sunday with Birdie Mais and his mother Mrs Lizzie Van Dorin at the Jones home.

Marold van Dorin Aimgna Birdie Mais Lizzie van Dorin Jones

Mrs Glen Fowler Enters Kirksville Hospital for Surgery

Mrs Gity Fowler reported to undergo surgery Thursday at Lee hospital in Kirksville Missouri and is recovering satisfactorily after the operation.

Mrs Glen Fowler Kirksville Hospital Gity Fowler Lee Hospital Kirksville, Me

Church notices and schedules across several congregations

A dated community bulletin lists multiple church services and events. Cavkeh Dincer and Rev J Strong host Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with slides from Vennard College. First Christian Church led by Rev Louis Schaffner has Sunday school and communion at 9:30. Moravia and other Methodist circuits detail worship times, Sunday schools, MYF groups, choir, and midweek prayer meetings. World Day of Prayer, evening services, and a note on a Darwin versus Bible discussion accompany announcements from various churches.

Church of the Nazarene J. Strong Frank Woodward Karen Warren Vennard College Honduras First Christian Church Louis Schaffner Lois Fowler Ald Birdie Moravia T. D. Hersey Fairview Lee Benz Wesley Chapel Ken Dantals Richard Tubaugh E.U.B. Church Iconium Methodist Church L. B. Deedrick Edward McCord Mo Travia W.S.C S

Chariton River Baptist 5.8 Class Halloween Party

Mrs. Robert Davison hosted the Primary Sunday School Halloween party in the church basement. The evening featured slide pictures of early attendance, games with prizes, and refreshments. Attendees included Bonnie and Ronald Peterson, Julia and Suzanne Moore, Gary and Terry Lain, and others. Irene Brandon and Belly Peterson assisted Elma.

Chariton River Baptist Robert Davison Bonnie Ronald Peterson Julia Suzanne Moore Gary Terry Lain Marsha Martin Jimmy Sulser Gene Curtis Eddie Deane Brandon Danny Martin Sandra Earl Robert Fenton Bradley Chanda Mitchell Irene Brandon Belly Peterson Elma

Sunday Guests At Loren Waiters Place

Sunday guests at Loren Waiters included Mr. and Mrs. Neil Penfield Tinie and Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walter for a social gathering.

Loren Neil Penfield Tinie and Mitchell Mearl Walter

Golden Wedding Anniversary Thank You Note

We wish to thank our children grandchildren relatives friends and neighbors for such a lovely day on our Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Rogers

Claude Rogers

Thank You Ad for Friends and Relatives

A grateful notice thanks relatives friends and neighbors for their support during a sale and move for Lo Albin. The brief message expresses appreciation for the help and companionship received from the community.

Ty Tinuhkally Iiy Sale

Return To Standard Time This Weekend

The article explains the switch back to Standard Time on the last Sunday in October at 2 am. Most people can adjust by turning their clocks back one hour before Saturday night’s end.

Appanoose County Historical Society Meeting Planned

Residents in Appanoose County discuss forming a county wide historical activity. Interest has grown in six months. A meeting is set for Thursday October 26 at 7 30 p m in the Agricultural Building Centerville to recruit clubs and individuals to help launch the project.

Appanoose County Centerville

S C A Plans For Education Week

The S C A held a Monday meeting led by president Mrs Imogene Tisue. American Education Week is Nov 6 to 11 with a co op supper Nov 7 at 6 30 pm at the high school featuring speaker Mr Diane Lodge. Open house at the elementary building is Nov 9 at 7 pm. The attendance award will be announced next meeting. Joyce McDonough Jean Allen demonstrated with lighted batons. Rev William Richardson of Moulton Methodist spoke on How Do You Rate As A Parent.

S.C.A Imogene Tisue T. D. Hersey Fenton Diane Lodge Letchford Joyce McDonough Jean Allen William Richardson Moulton

Loren Walter Surprised By Birthday Family Party

Loren Walter was pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening when relatives gathered to remind him of his birthday. Tea cream, cake, and coffee were enjoyed by Karl Knapp and family, Jim Knapp, Mearl Walter and family, Delbert Gray and family, Neil Penfield and sons, Curg McCoy and family, and Loren Walter and family.

Loren Walter Karl Knapp Jim Knapp Mearl Walter Delbert Gray Neil Penfield Curg McCoy

Adult Homemaking Class Meets Thursday

The Adult Homemaking class will meet Thursday Oct. 26 at 7:30 PM in the high school for the fourth of six sessions on Make Your Kitchen Modern. The lesson covers choosing kitchen floor coverings with a panel discussion on old and new floors and a demonstration of squid vinyl over existing flooring.

Alfalfa Banquet Set for Moravia November 16

The Appanoose county Alfalfa Banquet returns with farmers and business people hosting. On Thursday at 6 30 p m the event fills Moravia gymnasium with about four hundred attendees. Uprooting alfalfa awards will be given. Vern Martin formerly with Maytag Co Newton will speak.

Appanoose County Moravia Vern Martin Maytag Co Newton

World Community Day at Moravia E U B Church

The World Community Day will be held at the Moravia E U B church on Friday November 3 at 2:00 p m The theme is Who Shall Separate Us Rev Leslie Deedrick will be the speaker The project includes sewing layettes diapers receiving blankets men s new and used work clothing and children s clothing.

Moravia E.U.B Leslie Deedrick

Young Adult Farmers Study Silage Making

Moravia young farmers class set for Monday Oct 30 at the high school. Topic is Silage and Silage Systems. All young farmers invited with refreshments after the discussion period.

Algona Social Notes Highlight Visits and Quilting Bee

Mr and Mrs Bob McCall and family of Des Moines spent Sunday and Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Art Fox and grandmother Mrs Emma Hayward. A quilting bee was held Tuesday with eleven ladies of the E U B church meeting with Mrs Harry Woodward for a day of quilting plus a sack lunch and social hour. Mr and Mrs John Laws spent the weekend in Algona with their son Dale and family.

Bob McCall Des Moines Art Fox Emma Hayward E.U.B. Church Harry Woodward John Laws Algona Dale

Trick or Treat for UNICEF campaign in Appallouse County

UNICEF drives involve Orange carton Trick or Treaters collecting for children in 17 countries. Appallouse County Council of Churches sponsors educational programs with Protestant and Catholic participation to aid mothers and needy kids locally and abroad.

Unicef Unicef Aid Appalhouse Council of Churches Paul Condra Wea Appallense County Ds Thurches Morena Molin Udell

Dayne Taylor Heart Victim Dies in Centerville

Dayne Taylor of Moravia died Friday afternoon in St. Joseph Hospital Centerville at 56. Born April 11 1911 in Monroe County he was the son of Otha and Grace Hays Taylor. Survived by wife Lucille Burns two sisters Helen Johnson of Moravia Mary Toft of Tokyo Japan and a brother Buell of Moravia. Preceded by parents and brother Harold. Lived mainly in Moravia worked 13 years for Appanoose County. Services Tuesday Oct 24 at Turner Funeral Home Moravia officiated by Rev Orval Walker. Burial Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery.

Herb Dayne Taylor Moravia St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Monroe County Otha Grace Elizabeth Hays Taylor Lucille Burns Helen Johnson Mary Toft Tokyo Japan Buell Harold Appanoose County Turner Funeral Home Orval Walker Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery

Services Today For Mrs. O Connor 73

Mrs Cecil May O Connor 73 of Centerville Route 2 died at an Iowa City hospital. Born August 3 1894 in Appanoose county she was the daughter of William Espy and Emma Horstman. Survived by husband Frank five children a step daughter 17 grandchildren four great grandchildren three sisters and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Centerville First Baptist Church with Rev Donald Thrash officiating. Burial in Haynes Cemetery.

Cecil May O’conner Centerville Iowa City Hospital Ben University Hospital Appanoose County William Espy Emma Horstman Frank O'Conner Marjorie Paxston Moravia Kenneth O’conner Manilla Bayer Unionville Enid Walker Norris O’conner Oneita Conway Chicago Vera Boyer Ice

Honor Roll For First Six-Weeks

The list honors students across grades 3 to 12 with averages 92 or higher and no grade below 80. Notable names include Marvin Martin 98.60 10th grade, Sharon Riegel 92.60, Judy Stufflebeam, and Cecil Cooper receiving honorable mention in lower grades.

Sue Schupmann Marvin Martin W Dixie Davis Jewell Walker i Sharon Riegel Lou Eilen Rowley Marvin Wright George Woodward Charles Moore Marsha Cloyed Hope Kelley Sara Hersey Judy Stufflebeam Ann McDonough Janet Ahee Patricia Rogers Marsha Stewart Vere Mary Joyce Mullins Cecil Cooper Diane Rogers Randy Scott Donna Rhee Mary Hawk Joy McCrory Connie Reswick Donna VanBenthuysen Danny Wilson Sheila Wilson Ellen Cooper Bill Cortesio Wayne Tis

Visitors Gather for Monday Meeting at Mrs Hiatt Home

Visitors included Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter along with Charley Foster of Joliet UL Dutch Mc Duuel Loren Walter John Wilson Mrs Sylvia Hiatt Annette and Debby Van Derin for a Monday gathering at the Hiatt residence.

Neighbors Help With Silage Setup Friday

James Wilson thanks neighbors for bringing equipment and helping erect silage on Friday, expressing gratitude for the communal aid received.

Good Neighbor Deed James Wilson Fuehids

Ankeny Couple Adopts Baby Boy Stolt Alan Broshar

Mr and Mrs Ronald Skip Broshar of Ankeny adopt a son named Stolt Alan born September 6. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar.

Ronald Skip) Broshar Ankeny Stolt Alan Paul Broshar Pa Tormal

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tom Turner Bob Potts Dean Stocker Gregg Wilson Galin Shelquist Bud McDanel Charles McFarland Frank Wilson John Zajec Lyle Cloyed Earl Rowley Aul Turner Ivan Shelquist Wm. French Carl VanZante Olin Foster Jerry Felton Virginia McDonough Knut Ziesemann Northeim Germany Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Dan Brooks Larry Brooks H. E. Shipley Jack Shipley Moline Clara Pherigo Osa Brown Glenn Fowler Lois Lorraine Harold van Dorin Laughlin Hospital Ron Myers Earlham Zae Anne Middleton Klein Numa Klein Fox Lavern Middleton Ronald VanZante Greg Charles VanZante University of Mo Columbia, Mo Joelius Veach Ottumwa Jobo Veach Mary Richard Veach Veach John Veatch Springfield Ohio Ora Majors Osa Eslinger Ira Boyer K. V. Gladfelder Gene Gladfelder Diane Bussey Marla Bryan Cox X.Y. Gladfelder Harald Main Rathbun State U.N Rebekahs Lodge Hall Evangelical United Brethren Church Carl Tisuc E.U.B Iconium Myf Iconium Dayne Taylor
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