Paxstons to observe 60th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Paxston plan their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday September 25 with an open house 2 to 5 p m at their home and a noon family dinner. They married September 25 1900 by J P Jones and have lived in Davis and Appanoose counties before moving in 1944 from a farm five miles southeast of town. Mrs Paxston 80 and Mr Paxston 69. They have four sons Kenneth Versal Clifford Truman and one daughter Mrs Henry Simmons of Tracy and 25 grandchildren 28 great grand children and one great great grandson. Relatives and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paxston
Martha Wychoff
Justice of Peace
J. P. Jones
Davis
Appanoose
Paxston
Henry Simmons
Tracy
Kenneth
Kansas City
Kansas
Versal
Bettendorf
Clifford
Moravia
Truman
Milwaukee
Wis
School Classes Elect Officers for 1960 61
Seniors elect officers led by President Mark VanZante and Treasurer Donna Hae Tubaugh. Student Council members include Sharyn Walter, Rita Gardner, and Joyce Walter among others. Sophomores choose Joanine Main as president while freshmen select Chuck VanZante as president with student councils listed. Written by Donna Rae Shan and Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark VanZante
Richard Coltrain
Virginia Rose Burger
Donna Hae Tubaugh
Sharyn Walter
Shan O'Conner
Rita Jean Gardner
Dunbers
Joyce Walter
Judy VanDorin
Janet Harrington
Margaret Fenton
Bob Burns
Martha Jane Rouse
Nellie Maxine Argo
Joanine Main
Todd Harp
Lawrence Walker
Mervin McDanes
Jimmie Smith
Bill Proctor
Chuck VanZante
Becky Wilson
Linda Davis
Diane Kincade
Jimmie Rowley
Nancy Masley
Donna Rae
Shan and
Sharon
Clover Leaf Club Meets at Glennie Dicks
The Clover Leaf club met on Sept 14 at the home of Glennie Dicks for the first fall meeting. Members worked on projects, enjoyed games, and a cooperative dinner. Next gathering scheduled for Oct 5 with Nona Dicks. Jim Pettibone attended as supper guest at the Don Pettibone home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Glennie Dicks
Edith Callen
Mildred Tarbell
Janice Moore
Paul Dicks
DeWayne Moore
Gilbert Callen
Bill Moore
Douglas
Clyde Dicks
Roy Argo
Elbert Moore
Jim McAninch
Verna McAnineh
Pat Printy
Shawn
Fern Penfield
Nona Dicks
Frank Tarbell
Bill Spaur
Charles
Moravia FFA Wins Sub-District Soil Judging Contest
Moravia FFA hosts sub-district soil judging with a quiz and judging three soil samples on Forest Main farm. Moravia places first with 714 points, Centerville second 718, Albia third 675. Top individuals: Larry DeCet 258.5 from Albia, Gary Hudson 254.5 from Centerville, Richard Coltrain 245.5 from Moravia. Moravia team members: Richard Coltrain, Ronnie Kehrberg, Jerry Roblenz, Donald West. Travel trophy sponsored by Soil Conservation Service. Donald West, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
FFA. Chapter
Centerville
Albia
Larry DeCet
Gary Hudson
Richard Coltrain
Ronnie Kehrberg
Jerry Roblenz
Donald West
Forest Main Farm
Soil Conservation Service
E U B Church Night Honors Albert Veach
At Evangelical United Brethren church a cooperative supper honored Mr and Mrs Albert Veach who are moving to Arizona A program followed with readings songs and tributes including a love offering and closing hymn Bless be the tie Committees were named for the October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Albert Veach
Arizona
Aimont Main
Theo Miller
Mabel Coulson
E. G. Hawk
Hawk
Colleen Hawk
Joanne
Gary Tisue
Dixie
Linda Davis
Wayne ‘Tisue
Joanne Hawk
Nancy Faber
Carl Tisue
F. A. Richardson
M. K. Blackman
Burdette Ward
Richardson
Kitchen
Pearl Swaim
Ray McCloud
Ira Boyer
Charles Coffin
Monroe Township Farm Bureau Meeting Report
Monroe Township Farm Bureau met at Hilton on Tuesday evening. Francis Hamilton and Kenneth Free led the questionnaire discussion. Mrs Wayne Johnson and Mrs Francis Turner served refreshments. Mrs Blanch Flattery and Mrs Vincent Flattery with children of Albia called at Mrs Helina Tisue on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township Farm Bureau
Hilton
Francis Hamilton
Kenneth Free
Wayne Johnson
Francis Turner
Donovan Kalvig Wedding in Unionville Missouri
Miss Genevie Donovan and Irvin Kalvig were married at First Methodist Church Unionville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday September 10 1960 Rev Weldon Whitenack officiated in a double ring ceremony with Rev and Mrs Joseph Cooper in attendance The Donovan family holds a unionville wedding tradition dating to 1933 and 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevie Donovan
Irvin Kalvig
First Methodist Church
Unionville
Weldon Whitenack
Moravia Methodist Church
Joseph Cooper
Donovan
John Wood
Wm. Jr. Donovan
Homecoming Held At Fairview School House
Annual event Sunday September 18 at Fairview school house eight miles east of Mora. Fifty two guests attended with a basket dinner at noon. Afternoon program featured readings and songs. A business meeting elected Burdett Ward president Minnie Stocker secretary treasurer Miley Lockman and Clara Irelan Elsa DeLong to the program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Moravia
Burdett Ward
Minnie Stocker
Miley Lockman
Clara Irelan
Elsa DeLong
Tharp Burns wedding held August 28
Miss Sharon Tharp daughter of Mr and Mrs Burdett Tharp Mystic Iowa wed Jimmie Burns son of Mr and Mrs Russell Burns Unionville Town Sunday August 28 1960 at 2 00 PM at North Bend Christian church Rev Carlos Demeris officiated in the presence of immediate family. Linda Deahl Udell maid of honor Richard Stuffie beam best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Tharp
Burdett Tharp
Mystic
Jimmie Burns
Russell Burns
Unionville
Town
North Bend
Margaret Tharp
Ivan Wray
Everett Hawk
Centerville High School
Moravia High School
Omaha
Netr
S. 25Th Ave
Nebr
Local Church Services Outline and YF Retreat Update
The Nazarene church lists 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship 7:00 Young Peoples service 745 pm. Alabaster Box opening service and 7:30 Wednesday Hour of Prayer. Evangelical United Brethren notes 10:00 church school 11:00 morning worship 7:30 fellowship groups with sermons The Father’s Home and Sublime Knowledge. Denominational Day of Prayer led by W.S. YF retreat moved to Oct 1 from Sept 25 with 8:00 am departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. Eavern Smith
Frank Woodward
Young Peoples
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
W.s.ws
Grace and Moravia Methodist Church notices and events
Grace Methodist Church and Moravia host morning worship and Sunday school at 9 and 10, with evening services. Moravia lists several M.Y.F. gatherings, Bible study, and joint commissions on missions. Grace Wesley Chapel and Fairview include midweek activities and parsonage W.S.C.S. meeting. Methodist Men's Fall Banquet features Dr. Darwin Cave as guest speaker and Kingdom Builders serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Commission On Missions At
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
M.Y.F
T O'Elock
Joyce Walter
Jim Ellison
G. FE. Luse
Denney Underwood
Commissions On Missions
Methodist Men's Club
William French
Richard Bentzinger
Darwin Cave
South English
Cave
Wesley Chapel
Shanghai Club Hosts Meal at Rinehart Home
The Shanghai club met at Hazel Rinehart's home on Sept 14 for a cooperative noon meal. Members and visitors included Dorothy Calhoun, Amy Hiner, Wayne and Doris Christy, Joyce and Carol Christy, Addie Sheldon, Mark and Barbara Allen, Lorraine and Jimmy Rinehart, Iole Christy, Fred and Doris N Christy, Patty Christy, Allie Taylor, Bertha Overturf, Harold and Nancy Hawk, Hazel, Bert and Frank Rinehart. Allie Taylor and Esther Perry received birthday gifts from secret pals. The group worked on nut meats, enjoyed fellowship, and Iole Christy won the guess-what. Next family night is Oct 14 with pie and drink. club will meet with Allie Taylor on Oct 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai Club
Hazel Rinehart
Dorothy Calhoun
Amy Hiner
Wayne
Doris
Joyce
Carol Christy
Addie Sheldon
Mark
Barbara Allen
Lorraine
Jimmy Rinehart
Iole Christy
Fred
Doris N
Patty Christy
Allie Taylor
Bertha Overturf
Harold
Nancy Hawk
Hazel
Bert
Frank Rinehart
Esther Perry
Club
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
The Pettibone family thanks everyone for flowers sympathy cards and acts of kindness during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs Tom Pettibone and Mr and Mrs Lan Pettibone were Sunday dinner guests at the Jerry Pettibone home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pettibone
Mrs
Lan Pettibone
Jerry Pettibone
Rainbow Girls Elect Norma Gladfelder Worthy Advisor
Norma Gladfelder was elected worthy advisor of the Moravia Rainbow Girls at the reg war meeting on Wednesday evening September 14. Other officers named include Jean Taylor as Worthy Associate Advisor and Jo DuVall as Charity, with numerous appointive officers listed and a public installation planned for Sunday September 25 at 2 p.m. at the Masonic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Gladfelder
Moravia Rainbow For
Jean Taylor
Jo DuVall
Charity
Donna Tomlin
Hope
Connie Roblenz
Faith
Diane Kincade
Carolyn VerStegh
Confidential
Judy VanDorin
Nancy Tomlin
Mary DuVall
Nature
Sharon Arg 0
Fidelity
Nellie Argo
Judy Gladfelder
Janice McDonough
Joyce Kincade
Masonic Hall
Union asked to publish court fines
Mayor M. K. Blackman urged the Union to publish all mayor's court proceedings, noting the paper has not traditionally carried such items. He argued publication could serve as both penalty and deterrent while the Union agreed to start running the information under mayor's court headings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Blackman
Blackman
Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary Country Fair held Oct 4
The Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary hosts its annual Country Fair on Tuesday October 4 at the 4 H fairgrounds women's and children's building. A ham dinner from 5 80 to 7 pm chaired by Edna Bettis with advance tickets via Mrs Roy Rinehart. Paral post auction chaired by Mrs Robert Larson. Numerous booths and chairmen listed including The Country Store and The Gem Shop. Square Dance at 8 pm sponsored by Lads and Lassies Western Square Dance Club with proceeds to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
Edna Bettis
Roy Rinehart
Art Fox
Moravia
Robert Larson
H. C. Peterson
Elmer Loeb
Tom Cosgrove
Leo Flattery
Charles Dooley
Frances Smith
Keith Cash
Herbert Bettis
Albert Hoffman
Lads and Lassies
Western Square Dance Club
Allen Wilkin
Murdy Family Gathered for Sunday Dinner in Moravia Ties
Mrs. Newt Murdy of Long Beach and Pau Murdy of Newton join Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Palmer for Sunday dinner. Other Murdy relatives from Udell Moulton and Moravia visit, with Mrs. Murdy noted as once living in Moravia and as sister-in-law of W. V. Murdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Murdy
Long Beach
Calif
Pau
Murdy
Newton
Lester Murdy
Udell
Theo Murdy
Raymond
Moulton
W. W. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Wendell Murdy
Moravia
W. V. Murdy
Robbery Strikes Moravia School Building Again
Moravia elementary school was entered Monday night with a rear door pried open using a bar and hammer. About $57 in cash and some unlisted items were taken. theft found Tuesday morning and under investigation with no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Burton
Thomas
Fowler
Paul Thomas
Rouse Elected Board President Moravia Board
Warren Rouse was elected president of the Moravia school board at the first meeting in the new school building. After handling old business the board organized the new body and Robert Foster was sworn in as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Rouse
Moravia
Robert Foster
Baseball Finals Here Thursday in Moravia Tournament
Moravia’s baseball team lost last week in the fall sectional, defeated 14-3 by Freemont as Freemont scored 14 off 6 hits while Moravia walked 11. Moravia had 2 hits and 3 runs. Other results include Pella Christian 12 over Moulton 1, Farson 11 over Cincinnati 0, Blakesburg 3 over Attica 1. Finals set for 3 p.m. Thursday here between Freemont and Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Freemont
Pella Christian
Moulton
Farson
Cincinnati
Blakesburg
Attica
S C A Meeting Set For September 26 At New High Gym
The first meeting of the year for the S C A will be held Monday September 26 at 8 00 p m in the new high school gym. Parents and anyone interested in the schools are invited A reception for teachers is planned The program features a panel on homework and college requirements by Dean Mewsham of Center ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Mewsham
Centerville
Surprise 25th Wedding Anniversary for Willard Brains
A surprise 25th anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Willard Brain occurred Sunday at their Unionville area home. Daughters Dean Easter and Joyce Brain organized the event with cake coffee and iced tea. Guests included Dean Easter and family Kandi Sherri Lynn Joyce Brain Des Moines Garner Cleaver Richard Ogden David Underwood and Fred Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Brain
Unionville
Dean Easter
Joyce Brain
Kandi
Sherri Lynn
Des Moines
Garner Cleaver
Richard Ogden
David Underwood
Fred Davis
Community Women’s Fellowship meets at Christian Church
The September CWF gathering at the Christian church featured Nelle Utterback leading worship and scripture, Maude Coltrain presiding, Birdie Main teaching, with Winnie DuVall Melissa Felton Artie Broshar among readers. A Q and A followed the lesson and the benediction closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.F
Christian Church
Nelle Utterback
Maude Coltrain
Birdie Main
Our Church
Winnie DuVall
Melissa Felton
Artie Broshar
Marshall Perry
Auxiliary delegates to attend district meet
The American Legion auxiliary met at the post home with Mrs. Lester Brain presiding. Twenty six members attended as new year books were distributed. Delegates elected to Brooklyn for September 26 were Mrs. Anna Rogers, Mrs. Brain, and Mrs. Clifford Paxston with alternates Mrs. Harold Burton and Mrs. Gerald Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiatt
Leonard Palmer
Hazel Hellyer
Andy Mosley
Doris Christy
Icel
Christy
Lester Brain
Gerald Morgan
Clarence Johnson
Clifford Paxston
Jay Oehler
Rowena McFatridge
County American Legion Auxiliary
Mystic Methodist Church
Paul Miller
Monroe
Clarence Dowd
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Anna Rogers
Brain
Brooklyn
Harold Burton
Glen van Dorin
Mike Koffman
Mrs Fox Heads Ham Dinner Tickets Sale
Mrs Art Fox chosen as ticket chairman for Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary ham dinner at the 4-H fairgrounds. Dinner served Tuesday October 4 from 5 30 to 7 00, price 1.25 adults and 75 cents for children. Tickets from Mrs Fox or Mrs Paul Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox
Moravia
Monroe County Hospital
Fox
Paul Broshar
DuVall Leaves for Army Basic Training
Bill DuVall, who left for basic training on September 6, sends his address as Ret. William J. DuVall US 55699094 Co. B 2nd BG 1st Inf 1st Platoon 2nd Infantry Division Fort Benning Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill DuVall
Army
William J. DuVall
Fort Benning
Georgia
Births in area celebrate three new arrivals
Rev. and Mrs. John Grenfell welcome an 8 pound son born Sunday September 18. The SFSS Rev. once a Methodist minister now resides in Livonia Michigan. Kirksville Missouri couple Mr. and Mrs Max Schneider celebrate daughter Sheela Dee born September 21 at 135 pm. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs Ray Charity and great grandmother Josie Charity. Gary Roberts and wife of Des Moines announce daughter Barbara Michelle born August 27. Grandparents are Keith Roberts of Des Moines, great grandparents Mr. and Mrs Guy Roberts of Allerton and Mr. and Mrs Wa Tomlin of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grenfell
Grenfell
Livonia
Mich
Max Schneider
Kirksville
Sheela Dee
Ray Charity
Josie Charity
Gary Roberts
Des Moines
Barbara Michelle
Keith Roberts
Guy Roberts
Allerton
Wa. Tomlin
Moravix
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Paxstons
Jim Pettibone
Don Pettibone
Max Hammond
Donald, Hiatt
Ottumwa
Robert Hiatt
Leslie Plains
Oskaloosa
Elec
Main
Helos Tisue
Moravia E.F.A
E.U.B
Donovan - Kalvig
Fairview School
Easie Purvis
Figreme
Curtis L. Brown
Fort Riley
Albert Brown
Exline
Towa
LeRoy Purvis
Rinehart
Glen Overturst
Rainbow Girls
Supt. Burton
Keith Morland
Raymond Ashby
Merle Smith
Rouse
S.C.A
Willard Brains
Ina Miller
Chariton
Remiss Rehfeldt
Mrs Fox
SFSS
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