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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1960
Page
4
Second and third prizewinners list Martha Potts who just graduated from State Teachers College at Cedar Falls and has accepted a teaching position in the Keota school.
Robert Foster named new board member and George Firkins reelected to Moravia Community School district board of directors after Monday election. From District 3 Guy Argo and Juanita Dooley. from District 5 Margaret Brooks and George Firkins. Treasurer Rowena McFatridge also listed. New members to organize at regular meeting Monday night September 19.
A horse from Virgil Kasters ran loose after a children's parade and dragged a post into a car near the Methodist church. It struck Dalej Brede of Klemme, fracturing his hip and causing wounds. Brede was hospitalized, then moved home to recover about 20 weeks. His son Del Brede will care for him.
Lloyd K. Blumer of Moravia and Hazel S. Hegwood of Knoxville were married Saturday evening in a Sept. ceremony. The couple announced details of the wedding and plans for their future.
Grace Methodist Church hosts a day of activities including morning worship at 10, Sunday school rally at 11, basket dinner at the Showers school house, homecoming program at 2, and an evening service at Moravia. Moravia hosts various meetings led by Rita Gardner and Nancy Tomlin with Wesley Chapel and Unionville youth guests, along with W.S.C.S. and Christian Social Concerns meetings. A big Rally Day is set for Sunday September 25 with an octennial M.Y.F. officers’ training session in Monroe and Appanoose counties led by Rev. Whitenack.
Rev F A Richardson pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School at 20:00 church school for all ages 11:00 morning worship sermon Preach to Word 730 fellowship groups worship The Joy of the Angels Ladies Aid does not serve a public dinner this month monthly meeting and quilling in the afternoon 700 Bible Study and prayer meeting 800 Council of Administration meeting Saturday 24 800 Youth Fellowship Annual Planning Retreat at Lake Wapello members urged to attend
Church notices list Revival Time October 12 to 23 at First Christian Church with Rev Donald Plum as pastor and Mrs Birdie Main as superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM worship services. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon. missionary meeting Thursday at the church.
The fall sectional baseball tournament begins Saturday with four opening games: 9:30 a.m. Pella Christian vs Moulton, 11:00 a.m. Farson Jenkins vs Cincinnati, 1:30 p.m. Blakesburg vs Attica, 3:00 p.m. Moravia vs Fremont. Winners meet Monday and Wednesday with finals set for Wednesday Sept 21 at 3:00 p.m.
At a regional meeting in Centerville last week the Southern Iowa Six conference announced a basketball tournament in the new high school gym on February 6 8 10 and 11. Member schools Moravia Moulton Cincinnati Blakesburg Russell and Lovilla form the league with Blakesburg joining.
Moravia's post office construction nears completion with interior work and door fittings in progress. back-order of boxes and interior equipment delays a definite completion date. Water distribution crews install stops as about 185 of 195 main line connections remain. tank controls and sterilization planned before water is safe. Gas service crews to extend mains into homes. main pipeline extended from Hilton to Albia with lines toward Udell and ISU line near Hilton. High school work continues with sidewalk paving and plumbing and interior finish updates.
Mark Uhlenhake appointed as the new conservation officer to replace Roy Downing in Appanoose and Monroe counties. He hails from Winneshiek county and was in Moravia on Friday with the State Conservation Commission big truck exhibit.
Miller Baptist Church announces a homecoming with Sunday school at 10 o'clock, basket dinner at noon, and an afternoon service at 2. Iconium Methodist lists worship at 9:00, Sunday school, youth at 6:00, and a fellowship supper Friday September 16 at 6:30 with Rural Worker Miss Janet Dixon speaking. Cottage meetings continue at 8 p.m. Friday evening with Delbert South in charge and film showings.
Friday parade winners include Methodist Youth Fellowship first in churches Moravia F F A first in school and Garden Club first in organizations Richland high school band took top prize in the band festival with Eddyville and Russell placing second and third The merchants drawingSaturday night named multiple winners from Foster's Dry Goods Carr's Sewing Center and other local businesses with numerous cash and material prizes followed by a long list of prize categories and winners from the fair exhibit page two promises more results next week
William Parsons son of Mr and Mrs Walter Parsons of Centerville has accepted a job with the New York Times as Assistant to the Production Manager and will begin work October 15. He was with Chas T Main of Boston and recently vacationed here with his wife and family and his in laws Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and his parents of Centerville.
Fairview Methodist Church marks Rally Day and Homecoming on September 18. Sunday school shifts from 10 to 11 for this day only, with a basket dinner at Showers school house at 12 30 and a 2 o'clock program at the church inviting all to attend.
Grace Methodist Church choir opens its year with a coop supper at 6 30 Monday evening September 19 in the church basement. All youth and adults who wish to sing should attend. After supper plans for the year will be discussed and officers elected if desired. A brief rehearsal will follow. Members should bring their families and table service.
The Moravia Rebekah lodge will host a food bake and rummage sale Saturday afternoon September 24 at the community building.
The fund raising committee thanks each band member for donations of cakes for the cake walk and Dewey Kincade for his help. Gratitude extends to the public for grand support during the Fall Festival. Signed by Max McDonough and Mrs. Loyd Carter, presidents.
Judy Woodward expresses gratitude to everyone who sent gifts and cards during her hospital stay.
Legion Auxiliary members are reminded of the regular meeting and dues payment on Tuesday night September 20. If unable to attend, pay dues to membership committee members Genevieve Morgan Dorothy Callbound or Fern Hudgens.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walter welcomed a daughter born September 14 at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. Manfred Solomon and wife of San Francisco announce a son Steven Manfred born September 6. Grandparents are William Blumenstock of Garberville and great grandparents George Firkins of Moravia. Twins Roy Frederick and James Stanley born September 2 to Leon Adams and wife of Pontiac weighed 6 4 pounds and 6 4 pounds. Grandparents Roy Sheldon and Fred Sheldon of Albia. Jack McDonough and wife welcomed a son born September 9 at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville weighing 8 pounds. Randal Lee named for son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonough. Irene Bower of Coon Rapids and Lester Brain are grandfathers. George Railing is great grandfather.
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