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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

4

MHS Falls to Moulton 1-0 in Tourney Final

In a tight final, Moravia loses 1-0 to Moulton as Gary Plannebecker strikes out 12 and pitches deep, with Cook matching nine innings and a decisive triple by Cook in the top of the tenth scoring the winning run. Moravia’s batting remains the weakness, yielding only two hits in ten innings. The town lauds Plannebecker and the team for effort as fall baseball ends and basketball preparations begin.

Moulton Gary Plannebecker Ottumway Gary Cook Pfennebecker Harrington Plannebecker Underwood Lindley Norton Moravia

Harley Tisue Under Observation At Des Moines Hospital

Harley Tisue entered the Veterans Hospital at Des Moines Thursday for observation and will undergo surgery Wednesday morning. Mrs. Harley Tisue, Denny Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tisue and sons visited Sunday afternoon. Address listed as Veterans Hospital Ward 3B Room 365.

Harley Tisue Veterans Hospital Des . Moines Denny Argo Carl ‘Tisue and Sons

Tscherter Resigns at Moravia Farm Service Co

Announcement this week confirms the resignation of Don Tscherter as manager of Moravia Farm Service Co and states his employment with Turner Funeral and Turner & Son store. The Tscherter family moved from Batavia a year ago, where he worked for Standard Oil Co, and they have been active locally. a new Farm Service Co manager will be announced in next week's Union.

Don Tscherter

Accident Injures Two in Centerville Road Crash

Mrs. WII Trelan and Mrs. Elsie DeLong were in a southbound car collision near the Bob Strunk farm after meeting a school bus. Both women sustained bruises and cuts and were transported to Centerville Hospital for treatment as the vehicle was badly damaged.

Wii] Trelan Elsie DeLong Bob Strunk Farm Centerville

E. T. C. Club Meets At Mrs Curtis Burton Home

The first meeting of this year of the E. T. C. club was held Thursday afternoon at Mrs Curtis Burton's home with thirteen members present. Roll call asked what I enjoyed most at the fall festival. Mrs Burton had charge of the entertainment. Door prize was won by Mrs Frank Lathen. Guests included Mrs Lester Jones of Upland and Mrs John Horstman of Centerville, former members. Pie a la mode and coffee were served at the close.

Curtis Burton

Fellowship Night at First Christian Church

The monthly fellowship observance was held Wednesday evening at the First Christian church. Mrs. Marshall Perry led the devotional period. Pastor Donald Plum, Patty Simmons and Mrs. Gomer Stocker gave readings followed by a Bible quiz directed by Mrs. Stocker. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mettie Roland and Mrs. Wm. Steffen.

First Christian Church Marshall Perry Donald Plum Patty Simmons Gomer Stocker Stocker Mettie Roland Wm. Steffen

Adult Night Classes Open 10 Week Series

Men’s adult education begins Thursday October 3 and runs for ten weeks with sessions at 8:00 p.m. Each week covers farming and rural topics. Bernie Valentine coordinates topics with speakers from Valley Supply State Extension Service and local farmers including Roy Downing Don Campbell Bill Stark panelists and a cooperative supper finale.

Bernie Valentine State Extension Service Roy, Downing Don Cambell Bill Stark

Little Leaguers Sponsor Picnic And Plans For Next Summer

The Moravia little league club and most of their parents closed a successful season with a picnic in the park featuring a weiner roast ice cream and cake. The group thanks the community for financial support baseball suits telephone bills equipment and transportation. Plans for a Little League and a Babe Ruth League next summer are underway with a meeting led by Ron Woodward before next week.

Moravia Little League Ron Woodward

Coop Dinner Honors Wa and Mrs Roy DuVall

A cooperative dinner Tuesday at the Harry Woodward Home honored Wa and Mrs Roy DuVall. Attendees included prominent locals such as Forrest Main, Ray McCloud, Ruth Main, Jess Gladfelder, Cass Hamilton, Ben Jones, Verna McAninch, C. C. Waughop of Centerville, Harley Tisue, R. A. Gackle of Oskaloosa, Harvey Main of Centerville, Jessie Potts of Albia, A. O. Main, Earl Main of Knoxville, Tom Robb and Melissa of Washington, and Harry Woodward.

Harry Woodward Roy DuVall Forrest Main Ray McCloud O. E Ruth) Main Jess Gladfelder Cass Hamilton Ben Jones Verna MecAninch C. C. Waughop Centerville Harley Tisue R. A. Gackle Oskaloosa Harvey Main Jessie Potts Albia A. O. Main Earl Main Knoxville Tom Robb Melissa Washington

Mrs Harley Tisue Undergoes Major Surgery at Veterans Hospital

Mrs Harley Tisue and Mrs Carl Tisue were in Des Moines on Wednesday as Harley Tisue submitted to major surgery at the Veterans hospital.

Harley Tisue Carl Tisue Des Moines Veterans Hospital

Daugherty Burtons Exchange Vows At Moravia Church

Miss Jeneice Daugherty and Donald Burton were married at 7 30 p m Saturday September 21 at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev Lynn King presided in the double ring ceremony attended by immediate families. The couple will reside in southeast Moravia in the Gabe Johnson property.

Jeneice Daugherty Weston Daugherty Blakesburg Donald Burton Ralph Robinson Moravia Evangelical United Brethren Church Lynn King June Murray Dale Derby Albia Mrs. Murray Ottumwa Burton Blakesburg High School Des Moines Moravia High School Maloney's Gabe Johnson

Shower Compli ments The Larry Derbys Mis Fig

A large crowd attended a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Larry Derby of Keots Ia held Friday at Vosburg school house. Guests visited and refreshments were served. The bride was aided at the gift table by DeLoris Hiatt and Karen Rose Derby.

Larry Derby Keots Vosburg DeLoris Hiatt Karen Rose Derby Don Richards W. G. O'Hara J. N. Fallen Marvin Hattie Miller James Calhoun Roseann Shirley Leon Carol Livya Ammons Dean Alan Linda Glen Paul Ben Pickrell Roscoe Argo Fred Argo Emery Hiatt DeLoris Gary Perry Gerald Rinehart Mike Jimmy Russell Brown Dick Brown Danny Dunham Wayne Thompson Bruce Marcie Pearl Free Glen Turner Emmett Derby Karen Rose Monte Rita Beryl Brown Dorman Invin Ephriam McManus Fern Callen Ben Derby

Prize squash funds sent for Gene Stanley operation

A Moravia community note thanks Rev. Benson of Oskaloosa for directing a twenty one dollar gift raised from the prize squash at the fall festival auction. Freeman Johnson raised the squash, and supporters are urged to continue listening to Beside the Still Waters on KBOE at 9:45 each morning.

Benson Oskaloosa Freeman Johnson Gene Stanley Moravia KBOE

Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu

The Ladies Aid will serve dinner on October 2 with a menu featuring fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy green beans cole slaw baked apples hot rolls butter and jelly pies and coffee.

Ladies Aid

Class 8 entertains Kingdom Builders Friday at church

Friday evening Class 8 hosted the Kingdom Builders members and families at a cooperative supper and fellowship at the Methodist church. Committee in charge of the kitchen were Mr and Mrs John Veach and Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin. Program led by Mrs Ralph McDonough and Mrs T J Luse. Rev and Mrs John Grenfell Sr were guests.

Kingdom Builders Methodist Church John Veach Curtis Tomlin Ralph McDonough T. J. Luse John Grenfell

Funeral Rites Monday for William Wales

Services were held at the Humeston funeral home in Athia Mone day afternoon for William Wales 75 of Melrose who died Thursday after a stroke. Burial was in Mt Calvary cemetery Melrose. Survivors include his wife and two sons John Wales of Des Moines and William Wales serving with the navy in Guam.

Humeston Athia Mone William Wales Melrose Miller Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Lee Tadlock Lester Strunk Cecil Comstock Wales Sterlingshire Scotland John Wales Des Moines Navy Guam

Rebekah Good Neighbor Night Planned for Oct 2

The Rebekah lodge met with Mrs. C A Turner as noble grand presiding and completed plans for Good Neighbor night on October 2 at the Odd Fellows hall. All members and families are invited, bring sandwiches to assist in refreshments. Mrs. D E Bishop spoke on the 106th anniversary of the Rebekah lodge as games followed homemade ice cream cake and coffee served by Paul Cridlebaugh and Mrs. Gerald Morgan.

Rebekah’ Lodge C. A. Turner Noble Grand Odd Fellows Hall D. E. Bishop Rebekah Lodge Paul Cridlebaugh Gerald Morgan

Taylor Aides Meet With Mrs Condra At Cooperative Dinner

Taylor Aides gathered at Mrs Kenneth Condra's home for a cooperative dinner with present attendees including Mrs Lucille Carter Mrs Dan Mihalovich Mrs Anna Hiatt Mrs Mary Meadows Mrs Helen Johnson and others Election of officers occurred Merle Miller chaired Vicky Mihalovich was vice chair Helen Johnson secretary and treasurer Members pledged to maintain fellowship and plans for another year Mary Long received a birthday gift and Mary Meadows an anniversary gift Rev Ralph Oiler and wife from Pasadena Cal called on Frank Swaim during their eastward trip

Moravia Girls Enter Pancake Queen Contest

Four Moravia girls are among Centerville Pancake Day queen contestants today. Donna Cochran, senior. Jewell Miller. Kay Overturf, 1957 graduates now employed in Centerville. and Charlotte McAninch, 1956 graduate and Centerville Junior College student. Moravia band will perform in the parade. final judging will occur in the evening program.

Moravia Centerville Donna Cochran Jewell, Miller Kay Overturf MHS Charlotte McAninch Centerville Junior College

Monroe Farm Bureau To Elect Officers

Monroe County Farm Bureau members will elect officers and directors at the annual meeting on October 11. Current president Bob McGinnis notes the nominating committee includes H. M. Berry Roy Himelick and L. F E Harre. The meeting will also adopt county policy resolutions to guide the voting delegate at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation convention. Howard Waters of Danville Iowa vice president of the state federation will be featured speaker.

Monroe County, Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Bob McGinnis H. M., Berry Roy Himelick L. F E. Harre Farm Bure C. G. Murphy Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Howard Waters Farmer Danville Iowa

Navy Seaman Assignments From Great Lakes to San Diego

Ronnie Tomlin completes boat training at Great Lakes Naval Center and moves to San Diego California for schooling with address listing at A School 6056 BES 213-215 U. S.N T. C. San Diego 33 California. Carson Jordan, Navy member, ordered to Corpus Christi Texas with address at Enlisted Personnel Office U S Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Dean Helmick changes address to Ernest Dean Helmick F A 9783 62 34 U S Naval School E M A 6064 Class 8 58 A U S N T C.

Ronnie Tomlin Great Lakes Naval Center San Diego Calif R. L. Tomlin A. M U. S.N, T. C. San Diego California Carson Jordan Navy Corpus Christi Texas C. J. Jordan U.S. N U.S. Naval Air Station Dean Helmick Ernest Dean Helmick F. A U.S. Naval School

Flight of the Stork births at Albia and Ames

Mr and Mrs Paul Dean Wood of Albia welcome daughter Paula Irene born September 18 at Smith hospital Albia weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces paternal grandparents Frank Woodward Moravia route 2. Larry Tadlock Ames and Zell Callen Grant Tadlock grandparents. Patrick Fearde son born September 17 Chicago. Co W Craver Moravia listed as paternal grandparent.

Paul Dean Woodwand Albia Daugher Smith Hospital Paula Irene Frank Woodward Moravia Sherri Jean Larianne Zell Callen Grant Tadlock John J. Fearde, Jr Chicago Patrick Co. W. Craver

Mrs. Dallas Faber Thanks Friends and Neighbors

Mrs. Dallas Faber expresses gratitude for cards letters and prayers received during hospitalization and thanks friends and neighbors for their thoughtfulness.

Mrs. Dallas Faber

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harley ‘Tisue Des. Moines Hospital Ischerter Turner & Son Firm Christian Church COOP MR. and Mrs Merle. Johnson Pearl Willison Cliff Whicker Success Barber & Beauty Supply Co Barber and Beauty Supply Company Whicker Daugherty-Burton E. U. B. Church Larry Christian Church Menu Rebekah Taylor Mrs. Condra Ralph Oiler Pasadena Frank Swaims Oiler Ralph Swaim Frank Swaim Kathy Pulling Fairview Monroe Farm Bureau
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