FFA Watermelon Feed and September Moravia Chapter Meeting Highlights
The Moravia chapter of the Future Farmers of America held a watermelon feed August 19 at the old high school gym with 22 members. G. E. Luse opened the meeting at 7:30 pm, reports on the Appanoose County fair were given by Dale Wilson and David Shelquist, and officers plus Mr. Dayton spoke to incoming freshmen about the organization. Watermelon and cantaloupe followed. The September 2, 1963 meeting began at 12:30 with G. E. Luse presiding and 43 members present. Committees for the tractor rodeo were formed with timekeepers, rakers, scoreboard, and booth duties assigned to listed members. multiple committees, including equipment and personnel, were organized by officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
G. E. Luse
Dale Wilson
David Shelquist
Appanoose County
Dayton
Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Alan Clark
Larry Coltrain
Dallas Easter
Ralph McDonough
Tom Pinfield
Richard Cloyed
Don Self
James Murdy
Runkers
Phil Harrington
Dean Stocker
Rakers
Robert Sheldon
Kenneth van de Pol
Richard Woodward
Jim Rowley
Sherman Kelley
Richard Dowd
Donnie Self
Ronnie Boyer
Richard Doud
Local Happenings Noted At VanDorin Family Events
Local notes record birthdays and social visits among VanDorin and Selby families. Outings include Estes Park trip by Rev J A Ogden and Eunice and visits by Milo Selby of Moulton to relatives in Douds and Rockford. 4-H Tollers club meeting Sept 2 1963 at Argo home elected officers and adjourned after pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel VanDorin
Lizzie VanDorin
Milo Selby
Moulton
Howard Smith
Boone
Mex Hiner
Estes Park
Colorado
Maude Coltrain
Claude Hawk
E. G. Hawk
Basil Tadlock
Douds
Edith Brinkley
Rockford
Ann McDonough
Jim
Max
Gary Argo
Jim Argo
Jerry Boblenz
Ricky Johnson
Ted McDonough
Bill French
Donald West
Taylorsville 4-H Club Meets for Regular Session
The Taylorsville 4-H Club holds its regular meeting with members discussing projects and upcoming community activities. Leaders emphasize teamwork and hands on learning, inviting all youth to participate in demonstrations and service projects.
Annual Good Reunion at Moravia Park in 1963
Descendants of Peter and Nancy Good gathered August 25 1963 at Moravia Park for their annual reunion. A cooperative noon dinner followed by a brief business meeting elected officers Faith Hutchison of Moulton as president Edith Gordon Exline as vice president Sylvia Hiatt Moravia as secretary treasurer Roy Cowles Ottumwa historian assisted by LaRue Schultz Searsboro. Connie Bailey Toulon Illinois and Jeffrey Dean Perry noted among attendees. afternoon visits and photos completed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Nancy Good
Moravia Park
Faith Hutchison
Moulton
Edith Gordon
Exline
Sylvia Hiatt
Moravia
Roy Cowles
Ottumwa
LaRue Schultz
Searsboro
Christine Bailey
Bloomfield
Mary Hanes
Centerville
Winnie Kingery
Lewisburg
Tennessee
Lorena Bailey
Drakesville
Connie Stanley
Tulon
Iliois
Jeffrey Dean Perry
John Bailey
Walter Schultz
Alvah Watson
Toulon, III
Lester Beyers
Montezuma
Wm. Rowe
Pleasant
W. A. Hutchison
Son Verl
Nancy Mae Bailey
Otis Bailey
Elmer Bailey
Knoxville
Local residents listed in community notes
Mrs. Mearl Holden of Boone joins Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wood of Unionville and Mrs. Sylvia Hiatt and Mrs. DeLoris Perry with children of Moravia along with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox and Joyle of Drakesville in the extended family and neighbors roundup.
Moravia Town Council Proceedings Update August 1 1963
Legal notice records corrected minutes show regular session with all members present. Financial report totals for General Street Public Safety Water Municipal Enterprise Recreation Utilities and Debt Service were accepted. bills allowed as read. Officials listed include W H L Burton Virgil Ray Johnson and Mervin Ellison with specified fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Sesson
Hiatt
Ellison
Ays
Public Safety
Nicipal Enterprise
der- DI . Black
W. HL Burton
Virgil Ray Johnson
Night Watch
Mervin Ellison
Class of 1958 reunion set for Sept 15
The class of 1958 will hold a reunion in the shelter house at Moravia park on Sunday September 15 at 12 noon. Married members should bring food for their family and a covered dish for guests. single members should bring only their table service and may bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack McDonough
Davenport
Wilbur J. Miller
G. L. Hufstader
South Main
Albia
Iowa
Dan Mihalovich
Mo Tavia
Francis Kincadell
Freeman Johnson
Baldwin Organs
Kohler and Campbell Pianos
G. L. Hofstader
Bangs
Hellyer Bros
Blakesburg
Gary Underwood
Banks Hog Yards
Harold.or
Gerald Banks
Toy Parade
Ava Foster
Hunt
Miorton
Endh’s
Charmin
Jor
Towa Cleaners
Spencers
Dial
Junger
Winkler
Coleman
Fancheon Winsler
Otis B
Shipley
2Nd Ave. East
Monroe County
Moorman Manufacturing Co
Gardner Hatchery
Studebaker
Larry
Club 60
Elsa Delong
Taylor Toilers
CLUB
The
Constellation
Turner & Son
Moravia Union News
Appanoose and
Monroe Counties
Spencer's
Albia, Iowa
Verl Perkins Hog Market
Banner
Colonial Sandwich
Jergen
Zephyr
Nadine
Georges
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