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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1968

Page

5

Mohawks Hold Corydon In Tough 0-0 Tie

Moravia and Corydon battled to a scoreless tie as Moravia’s defense stifled Corydon’s offense. Bruce Bardwell and Gary Tisue connected for select passes, while Moravia’s defense forced turnovers and dominated the line. The Mohawks eye a Homecoming clash with Lamont Friday.

Moravia Corydon Wayne County Bruce Bardwell Gary Tisue Bardwell Jody McDanel Rod Purdum Gary Argo Bill Ward Lamont Chuck Moore Mohawks Roger Zintz Mike Crabtree Othyr Wayne Tisue Craig Miller Bob Hiatt Randy Scott Rodney Pugdam Bite Bardwell Mak Walker Lamoui

Fairfield couple visits en route to Peru for transfer

Mr and Mrs John Wenger of Fairfield California visited Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Ralph McDonough on their way to Peru Indiana to be with their second family Air Force Major and Mrs Dick Wenger who is being transferred to Okinawa Wenger is a niece of Mrs McDonough

John Wenger Fairfield Calif Ralph McDonough Peru Ind Air Force Major Myre Dick Wenger Okinawa Mire Wenger McDonough

Moravia Seaman Recruit Argo Begins Navy Boot Camp

Seaman Recruit James D. Argo USN 23 son of Mr and Mrs Guy Wargo of Rt 2 Moravia begins nine weeks of basic training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California. He will receive instructions in ship shore station or school after graduation and his address is James D Argo SR.

James D. Argo USN Guy Wargo Rt 2 Moravia Naval Acce Genter San Diego Calif Jameéa D. Argo

Direct distance dialing to start next Tuesday Moravia switch

The Iowa Telephone Co announces direct long distance dialing will begin in Moravia next Tuesday November 5. Details will be mailed to each subscriber.

Iowa Telephone Co Moravia Tissy

Moravia Halloween Mummers Parade Wednesday Evening

Moravia residents remember the Halloween Mummers Parade at 6 30 PM Wednesday set for the Moravia community building Prizes for best costumes and treats for all Bring youngsters to see how others dressed enjoy a free treat and then join trick or treating afterward

Moravia

Reesekah Lodge Honors 45 50 Year Members

Moravia Re bekah Lodge met for regular business with Miss Helen Lou Stocker presiding. A gift was sent to patient Mrs. Nelle Utterback in Albia. October November and December birthdays will be observed next meeting. The program was planned by Louemma Palmer and Ethel Gardner. Homecoming and dues paying were discussed for Nov 11. Mrs. Frank Wilson reported on the Cedar Rapids Assembly convention and invited members to Centerville Lodge. A ceremony honored 25 and 50 year members. new member Mrs. Raymond Ash was welcomed. Prizes were awarded in pencil games. refreshments served by Cecil Schradt.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Helen Lou Stocker Noble Grand Nelle Utterback Albia Louemma Palmer Ethel Gardner Frank Wilson Assembly Cedar Rapids Centerville Rebekah Lodge Harold Hudgens Lula Hiatt Cecil Schradt

Republican Women Meet in Centerville

The Appanoose County Republican Women's Club met Monday evening October 28 at Mrs. L. G. Dame's Centerville home with Nancy Moore presiding. Minutes were read, treasurer's report given, and details shared on a successful October 24 smorgasbord. The total district members reached 4794 across 19 counties. next gathering set for November 26 at Mrs. Gracie Clark's Mystic home at 8:00 p.m.

Centerville Appanoose County Republican Women's Club L. G. Dame Nancy Moore John Phillips Gracie Clark Clark Mystic

Local residents share visits and music at Nazarene Church

Mr and Mrs Earl Van Zante returned Monday from a two week western states vacation. Their son 908 Mark in the Navy taught at San Diego Naval Station after basic training. Rev and Mrs Kenneth Martin and sons visited Forrest Main home. Forrest Main Gackle Palmer party drove to Marshalltown for a Sunday musical at Nazarene Church by a Mid America Nazarene College quartet under Prof James Main. Guests included Prof Main Russel Strunk and family and Sherry Wyatt. Homer King was hospitalized in Monroe County for pneumonia. Mrs Harvey Tsue returned home after 13 weeks recovering from surgery at University Hospital Iowa City.

Earl van Zante Mark Navy San Diego Taining Center U.S. Naval Station Kenneth Martin and Sons Forrest Main Gatuay Merl Gackle Oskaloosa Marshalltown EB. Palmer Janet Nazarene Church New Mid-America Nazarene College of Olafa Kans James Main Palmer Home Russel Strunk Sherry Wyatt Homer King Monroe County Hospital Harvey Tsue University Hospital Iowa City

World Community Day Observed at Grace Methodist

Friday morning November 1 at 10:00 World Community Day will be observed in Moravia at Grace Methodist church Rev Marshall Smith pastor of Ottumwa A M E church will speak Women of the community are invited and urged to attend.

Moravia Grace Methodist Church Marshall Smith Ottumwa A

Sub-District MYF Meets at Grace Church

The West Sub-District of the Ottumwa District MYF met at Grace United Methodist Church last Sunday afternoon. A film Faith For Every Frontier was shown. Officers were elected: Debbie Snider of Chariton as president, Danny McDanel as vice president, Dennis Carpenter of Promise City as secretary, and Ann McDonough as treasurer.

Ottumwa MYF Grace United Methodist Church Appanoose County Debbie Snider Chariton Danny McDanel Dennis Carpenter Promise City Ann ,McDonough

ISU Dedicates Big New Electric Plant at Burlington

Moravia Mayor Rex Angel and councilmen John Spencer Paul Wilson and Mervin Ellison along with Union editor Ray Charity attended the dedication of Iowa Southern Utilities Company's new 218000 kilowatt generation plant at Burlington. The plant can meet ISU system peak load, supplies some output to the Iowa Power Pool, and sits beside the Mississippi River near coal reserves in Central Illinois. Coal usage is heavy with 16 burners feeding a 900 ton per hour output, water use high with 85000 gallons per minute drawn, and 96000 gallons per minute condenser flow returning cleanly to the river.

Moravia Rex Angel John Spencer Paul Wilson Mervin Ellison Ray Charity Iowa Southern Utilities Company Burlington Iowa Power Pool Bridgeport Mississippi River Ilinois Iowa Southern

Moravia Center Helps Low Income Seek Employment

The Moravia Neighborhood Center operated by S.LE.D.A. with executive director Joseph Mondanaro provides information and referral services for vocational rehabilitation manpower programs and employment services. At a recent meeting with 36 attendees from eight counties, officials discussed improving living conditions and employment access for low income families, with referrals to Centerville Employment Service at no cost.

Moravia Neighborhood Center S.le.d.a Joseph Mondanaro M.D. Y.A N.Y.C O.J.T Moravia James Glass Moravia Center Centerville

Church News Nazarene Service Schedule

Church of the Nazarene announces pastor E J Strong and Larry Smith Sunday School superintendent. Sunday activities include 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 worship hour. NYPS at 7:45 and evangelical sermon at 7:30. Prayer meeting held Wednesday at 7:30.

Church of the Nazarene Bav E. J. Strong Larry Smith

Salem United Methodist Men’s Day and Evening Service

Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Carl Tisue lead Salem United Methodist Church with a full day program. Sunday schedule includes Church School at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. Men’s Day service follows, then 7:30 p.m. evening service exploring seven chapters of God’s story of man. Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. W S C S meets Friday 1:30 p.m. at Margaret Callen’s with Doris Main as leader.

Salem United Methodist L. B. Deedrick Carl Tisue Christ W.S.C.S Margaret Callen Doris Main

Iconium United Methodist Services at Salem Moravia

Grace Circuit of the United Methodist Church led by Rev Thomas W Woodin offers worship at Iconium and Salem Moravia with a sermon titled How to Manage Your Money. Services include 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. church school and 7:30 p.m. evening service.

Grace Circuit The United Methodist Church Thomas W. Woodin

Church School and worship schedule with notice of dinner

Clarence Whitehead announces Sunday worship at 10 and 11 with Koinonia group, Bible study, adult choir, and Jr MYF. Nov 6 Information Dinner at 6 30 pm in the church basement with The Spenders film and pot luck for families. Also notes 125 families, budget 23000, and conference planning session this week attended by pastor and Claude Hawk.

Clarence Whitehead Koinonia Group Jr. Myf Ruby Long Navy Claude Hawk

First Christian Church Sunday School and Aid Meeting

Lois Fowler, Superintendent, directs 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Communion. Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon with Birdie Main.

First Christian Church Lois Fowler Aid Birdie Main

Community CenterActivities Include Crafts and Quilt Work

Senior citizens shared fellowship and craft making with quilting on a recent day while teenagers joined in. Betty Burgher demonstrated hair styling for 11 ladies and three children attended an event. A birthday party is planned, plus a preschool session for ages three to five on Wednesday morning. The center, led by Gladys Harch, with outreach by Hetty VanDorin Lora Lockman and Margaret Tarbell, invites the community to participate and aid the Scott family after a house fire.

Betty Burgher Centerville Gladys Harch Hetty VanDorin Lora Lockman Margaret Tarbell Scott Coster

New Beginners Band Forms At Moravia With 27 Members

A fall program at Moravia Community School launches a new beginners band led by Gary Letchford. Students range from 4th to 6th grade and play flute clarinet drums cornet saxophone and trombone with named members listed, including Vicki Lockman Kathy Wood Mona Hayden Greg Wilson and Jim Spencer.

Gary Letchford Moravia Moravia Community School Vicki Lockman Kathy Wood Sallie Avera Majorie Cortesio Cindy Faber Cindy Foster Debra McDanel Debra Mikels Peggy Pettibone Julia Steenhoek Devana Tubaugh Mona Hayden Ron Woodward Terry Whicker Paula Burkland Sheila DuVall Holly Gifford Kandi Easter Jeff McDanel Bob Mitchell Cloretta Pauley Jim Spencer Russell Peterson Greg Wilson Sheri Wilson Harold Rowley Bob Spencer

Junior High MYF Raises 66 Dollars For UNICEF

Moravia residents joined 13500 communities in UNICEF activities on Halloween 1968. Grace United Methodist Jr. High Youth Group collected 66.25 dollars for supplies and services for children in Africa Asia Latin America and the Middle East. Special thanks noted to WSCS volunteers Venetah Tubaugh Roberta Woodin Bernice Wilson and local paper for support. Contributions welcome via Paul Condra Parks & Brant Ford Co. in Centerville or Wanda Tomlin at Moravia.

Moravia Africa Asia Latin America Middle East Grace United Methodist Jr. High WSCS MYF Venetah Tubaugh Roberta Woodin Bernice Wilson Unicef Paul Condra Parks & Brant Ford Co Centerville Wanda Tomlin

Social notes from Van Wert and Ottumwa gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Orris Hubbard and family of Van Wert visited Richard Raymies. The Lora Ann Lewis party from Knoxville spent Thursday with the R. S. Faber group. Des Moines guests included L. C. Thompson Sally and Lou Ellen visiting the Faber household. Several Faber relatives and friends met at Ruben Faber and R. A. Faber homes. Ottumwa visitors Maggie Faber and Nancy Carrol Klampe joined a Sunday gathering. Dennis Argo and twins spent the weekend at Andy Mosley’s home.

Ruben Faber BR. S. Faber R. A. Faber Maggie Faber Nancy Carrol Klampe Ottumwa Dennis Argo Andy Mosley

Shower Honors Marcia Benjamin

A surprise baby shower was held for Marcia Benjamin on Tuesday evening October 21 at the Grate Methodist church. She is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Waller while her husband attends school in Iowa City with Jean Aller as hostess.

Marcia Benjamin Grate Methodist Church Marcia Maurice Waller Iowa City Jean Aller

Taylor Aid Club Meeting With Lita Pettibone Planned

Taylor Aid club will meet with Lita Pettibone for a regular meeting Friday November 1. The gathering aims to discuss activities and upcoming events at the community group.

Taylor Aid Club Lita Pettibone

Warren DuVall Enters Centerville Hospital

Warren DuVall entered St Joseph hospital in Centerville for medical treatment as reported in local notices.

Warren Duvall Centerville Hospital St Joseph Hospital Centerville

Regula meeting of Authinity Lodge No 2 AF and AM

Regula meeting of Authinity Lodge No. 2 AF and AM is scheduled for Monday November 4 at 7 98 p m. Several important matters will be discussed and all members are urged to attend. Robert Potts WM.

Regula Meetlig Authinity Lodge No. 2 AF & AM Robert Potts

Auxiliary to Send Cards to Servicemen

The Legion Auxiliary will mail Greeting Cards to all local servicemen. Relatives should send or call for current addresses by November 15, providing Garnet Brain’s contact at phone 724-3359.

The Legion Auxiliary Garnet Brain

Moravia Seniors Present Three One-Act Plays Friday

Moravia High School seniors under Clarence Sheldon present Three On a Bench Thunderhead and The Last Leaf on Friday evening in Central Park North Carolina apartment. Cast includes Betty Marsha Ellen Lee Pamela Wayne Danny Roger Sue Jane Mike Kaye and others. Tickets at door or from seniors.

Moravia High School Clarence Sheldon Betty Marsha Cloved Harry Danny McDanel Moore Ellen Cooper Officer Callahan Park Patrol Kevin Daniels Central Park George Woodward Ruth Webb Lee Sharon Cleaver Kirby Pamela van de Pol Sheriff Page Wayne Tisue Lizz Gallop Hope Kelley Rod Benkin Danny Simmons Hap Benkin Rod Roger Zintz North Carolina Sue Arends Merla Prater Joanna Price Sue Jane Estrack Phil Thorpe Mike Grinstead Lenda Thorpe Kaye Melmick Dr. Mallory Danny McCrory Mr. Behrman James van Dorin New York City

Community Visits Roundup in Des Moines and Nearby

Sunday and weekday calls and visits disperse across Mt Pleasant Albia Algona Hilton Des Moines area. Residents Mr and Mrs Condra Perry Ferry McCannon Hough Tillmont Cloyed Callen Sandifer Rogers Brain Dagle and families are listed with kin and friends across several towns.

Kenneth Condra Guy McCannon Numa Vern Sheldon Arizona Richard Perry Luther Caster Monroe Rodney Walter Scott Elbert Perry Raymond Ferry Albia Madge Hough State Mental Hospital Mt Pleasant Lula R. Tillmont Ted Wilson Rubye Cloyed James Harris and Sons Stephen Dale Laws Brock Algona John Laws Marshall Perrys Robin Sandifer Marshall Perry Claude Rogers Hilton Vicinity Zell Callen Garnet Brain Des Moines Leo Dagle

Young Farmers to Meet Monday Night at High School

Larry Dayton announces Young Farmers night at the high school Monday at 7 30 p m The topic is minimum tillage and Richard Burger will be the research contact for the event.

Larry Dayton Richard Burger

Saddle Chub Trail Ride At Paul Cridlebaugh Farm

The Saddle Chub plans a Sunday trail ride on November 3 at 2 00 pm at the Paul Cridlebaugh farm. Participants bring their own weiners and other eats. drinks will be furnished.

Paul

Band Mothers Club Meeting Notice

Band Mothers Club will meet on Wednesday November 6 at 1 30 p m at the Moravia Lighted School gym. Moravia Athletic Promoters will hold a business meeting at a high venue Monday evening at 7 40 p m everyone invited.

Band Mothers Band Mothers Club al Oibe Ligh Saboel Gym Moravia Athletic Promoters Uy High Avbhuvl Pau

Moravia to Acidize Deep Well to Reduce Sand Blockage

Difficult tests at Moravia’s deep well faced a fire sand problem as 75 feet filled with fine silica. After a council meeting, officials approved a 3,500 to 4,000 gallon acidizing push using mitratic acid to clean the well for 24 hours, at an estimated $4,900, aiming to boost capacity six to seven times and reduce sand carry.

Moravia Adair

George Mosley 94 Father of Andy Mosley Dies

George Mosley 94 died Tuesday at Monroe County hospital. Retired Monroe County farmer with four sons George Phoenix Arizona John Ottumwa Mike Albia Andrew Moravia and five daughters Mary Girlock Florida Anne Ross Ohio Helen Schafer Michigan Mrs Fen ton Ware Michigan and Mrs Major Chiarettino Ottumwa. Mass at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic church in Albia.

George Mosley Andy Mosley Monroe County George Phoenix Ariz John Ottumwa Mike Albia Andrew Moravia Mary Girlock Fla Anne Ross Ohio Helen Schafer Mich Fenton Ware Major Chiarettino Mary

ITRDA board meeting in Des Moines November 18

The semi annual ITRDA Board meeting will be held at Hotel Kirkwood Des Moines on November 18 with registration at 8 30 am A Partridge In A Pear Tree as the luncheon theme An early bird film More Than Anger will be shown at 9 am This inspirational Christmas Seal film aims to inspire TBRD volunteers

ITRDA Des Moines Kirkwood TBRD

Progressive Club Luncheon and Bridge Prizes

Mrs Bertha Broshar hosted a 6:30 luncheon for the Progressive Club on Thursday evening. Two tables of bridge followed the meal with prizes awarded to Genevieve Morgad Lucille Carter Merle Miller Rev L B Deedtick and Mrs Zell Callen. The lay delegate will attend the North and South Iowa Conference at the firm E U B and Methodist conferences meeting in Des Moines.

Progressive Club Bertha Broshar Genevieve Morgad Lucille Carter Merle Miller L. B. Deedtick Zell Callen North Iowa U.B Dea Mulnes

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Mark van Zante Naval Station Resekah Lodge Grace Church ISU Church News Iconium United Methodist F. Whitehead Salem Grace Wesley Chafel Frank Heckman Supt Fairview Church
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