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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1961

Page

4

Moravia High School Baseball Improves in Sectional Pace

Moravia high school baseball opened fall sectionals with a 13-0 win over Moulton-Udell, a no hit by Ed Oehler, and a 6-0 victory powered by Burns. In the sectional semi final at Blakesburg Moravia beat Ottumwa Walsh 3-2 behind Burns and Oehler pitching with Helmick catching. The team was set to meet Blakesburg in the sectional final at 3:00 p.m. in Blakesburg on Wednesday.

Moravia Moulton-Udell Blakesburg Ed Oehler Louilla Burns Moulton Moravian Ottumwa- Walsh Armstrong Ottumwa Burns Andoehler Helmick

Jerold Luse Wins Tractor Rodeo Trophy

Jerold Luse takes first with a 148.0 total at the Friday tractor rodeo sponsored by Moravia FFA with Donald West presenting a $16 check. Billy Wilson is second at 121.5, Francis Turner third at 118.5, as crowds watched tough backing and seeder maneuvers. Luse will be eligible for state competition next year.

Jerold Luse Donald West Moravia Billy Wilson Blakesburg Francis Turner Albert Turner Kenny Brown Luse Marvin Lindley Jim Logan Fred Strong Jerald Luse

McDonough Wins Electric Dryer Prize at Local Fest

Jack McDonough won Chariton Valley Electric Co grand prize automatic electric dryer at Thursday night’s festival drawing. Other merchandise prizes included Moravia Crestwood blanket electric 22.95 and broiler 12.95, Albia and Unionville items, Mystic saw 49.95, Seymour broiler 59.50, and various cookware and home goods awarded to local residents.

Jack McDonough Chariton Valley Electric Co Merley Waller Moravia G.E. Blanket Albion Torbert Russell Drill Faye Huffine Sewal Dog-O-Matic Soaker Carl VanZante Crestwood Blanket Electric Gus Sampson Albia Richard Allen Mystic Saw Ray Coobley Mirror Matic Seymour Broiler

County Auxiliary Meet at Moulton Friday

Appanoose county Legion and Auxiliary meeting will be at Moulton Christian Church Friday Sept. 22 at 6:30 oclock. A cooperative dinner will precede the meeting.

County Auxiliary Moulton Appanoose County Legion and Auxiliary Moulton Christian Church

Evangelical United Brethren Church Notices and Events

Rev J A Ogden Pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 10 morning worship 11 senior YF retreat 2 afternoon picnic supper 7 30 evening service missionary film A Cry In the Night shown public invited Denominational Day of Prayer Sept 21 WSS in charge Fall Youth Rally Albia Promotional Group Moravia EUB church Oct 1 services afternoon and evening

Evangelical United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Asia Albia Moravia Richard Tubaugh Senior Methodist Junior Methodist Commission On Membership and Evangelism In Charge

Nazarene Church Service Schedule Brief

Church of the Nazarene announces Rev H LaVern Smith pastor and Frank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday school at 10 00 and 11 00 morning worship. Youth services at 7 00 led by Larry Smith NTF. Juniors led by Mrs Bill Woodward. Prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday evening.

Church of the Nazarene H. LaVern Smith Frank Woodward Larry Smith NTF Bill Woodward

Grace Methodist Church Events Include Homecoming and Services

Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel schedule morning worship and Sunday school with homecoming basket dinner and programs led by Rev. McMullen and others. Moravia hosts worship and youth fellowships, with a front addition building vote and weekly circuit services led by the membership and evangelism commission.

Winners Drawn Saturday Night at local prize drawing

At the drawing following the program Saturday evening prizes were awarded to many residents and shoppers. Mrs. Russell Burns received a blanket from Foster's Dry Goods. Fred DuVall and Ben Jones each won by one bushel of seed corn, with other winners including Louisa Jones, Mrs. Dennis Kelly, Mrs. Duane Sulser, and Mrs. Jim Burns for seeds and household items. Several local businesses sponsored items from Welp-Line baby chicks to an electric drill set and various plumbing and sewing gifts.

Foster’s Dry Goods Russell Burns Ireland Bert Rinehart & Son Fred DuVall Ben Jones Gardner Hairhberg Louisa Jones Super Plant Food Co Cotta Mr. D. Beagle Oram Wa KeWash Fertilizer Co Cotfes Dennis Kelly Good Seed & Feed Co Hilda Waller Ray McCloud Hellyer Bros Moews Duane Sulser G. L. Laughead Vernon Waybill Bloomfield John Plants Oskaloogsa Turner & Son Grace Kincade Buffett Joe Noble Centerville Woodward Plumbing

Council Hears Drainage Problem

At a special town council meeting the northwest drainage issue was discussed. Mrs. Fowler filed a health department complaint. State would intervene if local action failed. Milwaukee Railroad must clean ditches. they hope to include costs in 1962 budget. Dr. Williams urged state engineer advice and noted permits are required for septic tanks.

Albert Fowler State Department of Health State Department Williams Milwaukee Railroad Milwaukee State

S. C. A. Meeting Opens Season on Sept 25

The first S. C. A. meeting of the season will be held Monday Sept 25 at 7:30 in the high school gym. An introduction of the faculty will occur, with guidance counselor Mr Harridge speaking and special music. The executive committee will arrange refreshments.

S.C. A Harridge

Fall Festival Homecoming at Fairview Methodist Sunday

The Fairview Methodist fund hosts a Homecoming day with a 10:00 worship service a 11:00 Sunday school and a 2:30 to 3:30 afternoon program led by Rev. George McMullen. A basket lunch follows at 12:30 with music by Nancy Benz and Norma Gladfelder and a large turnout expected.

Grace Methodist Church Weldon Whitenack Fairview Lee Benz Fairview Methodist Community Center George McMullen Mystic Circuit Moravia Commission On Fairview Methodist Fund Tanet Dixon Appanoose County Lee Benz Nancy Benz Norema Gladfelder

Electric Co op Officers Elected

Directors chosen for three year terms Earl Boyer Moravia Carl VanZante Moravia Howard L Vincent Russell Directors for two year terms Lloyd E Brown Moravia Leonard Vance Albia Cecil C Hawkins Russell Directors for one year term Ralph Spencer Moravia M Leo Beary Lovilia Jesse B Alley Sewal Officers for 1962 President M Leo Beary Vice President Howard L Vincent Secretary Earl Boyer Treasurer Ralph Spencer

Earl Boyer Moravia Carl VanZante Howard L. Vincent Russell Lloyd E. Brown Leonard Vance Albia Cecil C. Hawkins Ralph Spencer M.leo Beary Lovilia Jesse B. Alley Sewal M. Leo Beary

Martha McCord and Dean Grosscup wed in Iconium ceremony

Martha Lucille McCord and Dean Grosscup exchanged vows Saturday evening at Iconium Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony before 140 guests. Rev. George Mc Mullin officiated as Miss McCord wore Chantilly lace gown with chapel train, bouquet with a white orchid, and bridesmaids and family wore coordinated attire. A reception followed with a four tier cake and autumn decor. couple to reside in Des Moines after a wedding trip to the Ozarks.

Martha McCord Dean Grosscup Iconium Methodist Church Martha Lucille McCord Edward McCord Des Moines Daniel Grosscup Winfield Jeanium Methodist Church George McMullin Wayne Thompson Keith Paul Collines Leon Reliford Kansas City Co Ronald Myers Earlham Ruth Ann McKee Indianola Mickey Rediford Kansas City James McCord Paul Turner Orville McCord Bill Grosscup Leroy Brows Davenport John Humpabrey Wyman Howers J. D. Paris Leroy Brown Belen Grosscup Sandra Hiatt Suzanne Stuber Centerville Patty Oskaloosa Robert Lee Silvis, I Chicago East Moline Silvis Collinsville Albia Bussey Washington Hampton Cole City Mystic Hedrick Fremont Moravia Centerville Junior College New York Life Insurance Wyman High School AIC College International Harvester Ozarks Sih Ave

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