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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1963

Page

4

Nurse Explains Health Program At S C A Meeting

The first S C A meeting of the year was held in the high school gym Monday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Joe Wilson new president in charge Rev H L Smith of the Nazarene church offered the opening prayer County Nurse Mrs Ramos outlined the health program for the school year including an immunization survey tuberculosis testing heart screening if an active Heart Association can be formed in Appanoose County and dates for an x ray mobile unit Crippled children clinic and a talk by Dr Cromwell at Centerville Community Center. Refreshments were served and songs closed the meeting.

S.C.A Joe Wilson H. LaVern Smith The Nazarene Church DeWayne Moore Carl Tisue Ramos Centerville Cromwell Iowa Mental Health Institute Stone Guthrey Valetta Guihrey

Rebekah Assembly Set for Ottumwa Meeting

Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday with Helen Lou Stocker as Noble Grand. Announcement noted Sea Assembly to be held at Hotel Ottumwa and kitchen equipment recently purchased will be installed soon. Money-raising projects discussed and plans completed for Farm Service dinner meeting September 26 at the Legion hall. Refreshments served by Mrs. Mettie Roland and Mrs. Elsa Delong to 11 members.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Helen Lou Stocker Noble Grand Sea Assembly Eirough Ottumwa Ottmwat Legionall Mra Mettie Roland Elsa Delong

Albia Youth Fellowship Retreat at Moravia Legion Home

The Albia Evang elical United Brethren church youth groups held a retreat and planning meeting at the Moravia Legion home on Sunday with breakfast at 7:00 a.m. and a noon dinner. Counsellors and church officers accompanied them.

Albia Evangelical United Brethren Church Legion Home Moravia

Housewarming Honors Arthur VanDorin

Mr and Mrs Arthur VanDorin were surprised last Thursday evening when neighbors brought coffee and cookies for a housewarming in their new home A very nice gift was presented to the couple by their neighbors.

Arthur VanDorin Mrs. VanDorin

ETC Club Meeting at Grace Main

ETC club met Thursday September 19 at Grace Main with nine members and three guests Grace Ahee Jerilda Jones and Deloris Tharp. Roll call highlighted Fall Festival. Grace Ahee won the door prize Aleafa Hiatt planned entertainment with amusing clippings to be read aloud. Hostess assisted by her daughter Mrs Tharp served refreshments.

ETC Club Grace Main's Grace Ahee Jerilda Jones Deloris Tharp Aleafa Hiatt Mrs. Tharp

Aleta Johnson Enters Grandview College

Miss Aleta Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs J Herschel Johnson has entered Grandview college in Des Moines. Her major will be science and math. She is a 1963 Moravia high school graduate.

Aleta Johnson J. Herschel Johnson Grandview College Des Moines Moravia High School

Eastern Star fundraiser jelly drive for Boone home

Members of the Star group are asked to donate jellies or jam to be given to the Eastern Star home in Boone. Please leave donations at Moravia Produce before September 28. Ann Pettibone W.M.

Eastern Star Boone Moravia

Service Company Holds Special Meeting in Moravaia

FS Services president Melvin E Sims will attend Morayia Farm Service Co Board meeting in Moravaia to acquaint with local facilities and members. The gathering at Legion Home follows lunch served by Rebekah ladies. Attendance includes officers from Albia Bloomfield and Appanoose county. John A. Wilson arranged details.

Melvin E. Sims FS Services, Inc Morvala Morayia Farm Service Co Sima Bloomington Simshag Libertville Ill Roy Ellison Legion Home Rebekah Ladies Don Payne Pulaski Sec Treas Ralph Turner Moravia Frank Chesar Kenneth Hint

Mrs Felkner speaks at WSC meeting

Mrs Paul Felkner was the special speaker Wednesday at Grace Methodist church for the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Her topic Morality followed a 1 30 dessert luncheon. Mrs Karl Tuttle presided, Mrs John Veach opened worship, with 31 guests and members attending. hostesses were Mrs Bertha Broshar, Mrs Ron Woodward, and Mrs Selma Caster.

Paul Felkner Grace Methodist Church Woman’s Society ‘of Christian Service Karl Tuttle John Veach Felkner Bertha Broshar Ron Woodward Selma Caster

Local Des Moines Visitors Drop In With Kin and Friends

Mrs Hattie Woodruff of Des Moines visits sister Mrs Melissa Felton and others. Des Moines guests Mr and Mrs Jerry Main stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Main. Numerous relatives from Oskaloosa Centerville Belle Fourche and Ottumwa visit, with fall reading club meeting planned October 1 at Mrs John VanZante home.

Hattie Woodruff Des Moines Melissa Felton Ben Jones Ri. ByGackle Oskideosa Ethel Hamilton Jerry Main Forrest Main Centerville Lewis Rouse Gaekle Emery Boyer Belle Fourche S. D John Kelley Ira Boyer Zell Pence Albin Wyo Mina Dowd Ina Miller A. W. Donahoo William Gardner Dowd Reading Club John VanZante Myr Art Boeckleman Princilla Hall Newton Paul Broshar Claire Broshar Waterloo A. G. Broshar Harley Tisue Ivy Carl Tisue Grant Tadlock John Ballanger Ottumwa Clell Blumer Russell Alden Emery Rogers Belle Fouche Milton Stocker Verlin Carol Wilson Cedar Rapids Bill Hershberger Albia Walter Scott, Jr Lula R. Tillmont Madge Guy Roberts Allerton Mt. Pleasant Charles Foster Jennie Pollard

Moravia students enroll at Centerville Junior College

Eighteen Moravia students are enrolled for this term at Centerville Junior College. The list includes Jim Argo agriculture, Alan Lee Dooley general, Nancy Tomlin general, Orville McCord engineering, Lorraine Walker medicine, Jolene Van Dorin teacher education, Rosemary Phillips teacher education, Jim Smith liberal arts, Joanne Main, Bill Proctor business education, Gary Woodward teaching, Michael Gene Rhee, Jerry Roblenz engineering, Don West, Larry Vickroy.

Moravia Centerville Junior College Jim Argo Alan Lee Dooley Nancy Tomlin Orville McCord Lorraine Walker Jolene van Dorin Rosemary Phillips Jim Smith Joanne Main Bill Proctor Gary Woodward Michael Gene Rhee Jerry Roblenz Don West Larry ‘Vickroy

Blakesburg Remains Unaccredited After Review

The State Department of Public Instruction announced that seven of eight districts lost accreditation have been placed back. Blakesburg Community District remains unaccredited as its high school did not meet standards. Loss of accreditation means reduced state aid and services.

State Department of Public Instruction Thuredey Blakesburg Granger Dallas County Dinsdale Tama County

Beef Producers Plan Feeder Calf Sale in Appaloose County

The Beef Producers Association plans its seventh annual Feeder Calf Sale in Appaloose County. Calves will be consigned mainly Monday September 30 at the Agricultural Building, with the sale set for Thursday October 24, one week later than usual. A one dollar per head consignment fee applies, refundable if sold. Nine directors from each township oversee the beef industry and committees were formed for the sale and pasture improvement.

Appaloose Beef Producers’ Association Unionville Missouri Association

Blue Front reunion at Moravia picnic date set

The Blue Front school reunion will be held at the Moravia community building on September 29.

Blue Front Moravia

Methodist Youth Plans Chicago Tour October 18 20

West Central Sub district of the Methodist Youth Fellowship plans a weekend bus trip to Chicago October 18 to 20. Director Rev Elton D Coleman of Moravia leads the group with 35 high school youths and six adult counsellors. Registration is underway with 25 already signed up. Gene Varner of Centerville presides over the sponsoring group.

West Central Methodist Youth Fellowship Appanoose Monroe Counties Chicago Elton D. Coleman Moravia Marcy Center Chicago Temple Pacific Garden Mission Moody Memorial Church Bahan Temple Methodist Publishing House Garrett Theological Seminary Jan Varner Centervilla

Two Students To State Meeting

Appanoose County Education Association will sponsor two junior or senior high students to attend the Governor's United Nations Day observance in Des Moines on October 24. The program includes an address by Governor Hughes and a nationally known speaker. Nominations by high school faculty letter due by October 4.

Appanoose County Education Association Des Moines Hughes Appanoose County John G. Guthrey

Mrs Dutton Honored At Pink And Blue Shower

Mrs Raymond Dutton was honored at a pink and blue shower Thursday evening September 19 at Fairview Church of the Brethren with forty eight faces present. Mrs Paul West won the evening's prizes. Refreshments were served by several hosts including Mrs Cecil Morlan and Mrs Darrell Powell. Dutton was formerly Ann Caylor, the family recently moved from Denver Colorado to the parental Wayne Caylor farm.

Raymond Dutton Fairview Church

Local Social Notes From Allerton To Des Moines

Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs John Sharp and Mrs Garnet Noel with Mrs Mettie Roland and Miss Clara Irelan in Cen terville Belle Fourche and relatives visit in this area My and Mrs John Kirstein return to Drake University while Mrs Kirstein remains in Des Moines for work and study in accounting events across communities noted with family gatherings and guest dinners.

John Sharp Allerton Centerville Garnet Noel Nellie Dunning Mettie Roland Clara Irelan V. C. Funkhouser Torrington Wyoming Earl Thadden Nebraska Funkhouser Harry Woodward Thaden Rusell Darby Emery Boyer Belle Fourche S.D Russell Alden Clell Blumer Dennis Helden Tiffin Merle Houska Kadena Okinawa Bell Plaine Iowa Albert Tubaugh Richard Tubaugh Janiece Jaren Victor Belle Flaine Jerry Jack Tubaugh Belle Plaine Richard Proctor Linda Larry Terry Jurilda Jones Upland Calif R. R. Pennington John Kirstein Jay Des Moines Herb Boblenz Kirstein California Chemical Co Drake University

Thank you for kindnesses during hospital stay

Joan Pettibone expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and other kindnesses to her and her family during her hospital stay at Centerville, noting they were greatly appreciated.

Centerville

Lester Dooley Enlists in Navy Officer Candidate School

Roy Lester Dooley left Des Moines on Friday September 20 to attend the Navy Officer Candidate School in New Port Rhode Island for four months. He is a graduate of North East Missouri State College last spring.

Roy Lester Dooley Des Moines New Port Rhode Island Navy North East Missouri State College

Local Church Schedules Across Grace, Wesley, Moravia

Churches outline weekly worship and school times for Grace Methodist Wesley Chapel Moravia and nearby denominations. Rev Elton D Coleman leads Grace with life Illusions topics. Kenneth Daniels and Richard Tubaugh oversee activities. programs include Sunday School worship youth groups and choir rehearsals with numerous weekday meetings and events.

Grace Methodist Church Elton D. Coleman Fairview Lee Benz Wesley Chapel Kenneth Daniels Moravia Richard Tubaugh

Youth Fellowship Elects Officers Sunday

The Youth's Fellowship retreat at Evangelical United Brethren Church elected new officers: David Shelquist president James Murdy vice president Donna Rae Oard secretary Galin Shelquist treasurer Mrs Carl Tisue youth director. New commission heads were Harold Mason faith Wendell Murdy witness Mrs Tisue outreach Mark VanZante citizenship Mrs Carl Hiatt fellowship. A fellowship hour and counselors prepared and served supper.

Evangelical United Brethren David Shelquist James Murdy Donna Rae Oard Galin Shelquist Carl ‘Tisue Harold Mason Wendell Murdy Tisue Mark VanZante Carl Hiatt

Civil rights bills loom large in congressional session

Kyl's News Letter notes civil rights proposals as the year’s central issue. Public reaction runs high amid school integration, riots, sit ins, and the March on Washington. Iowa letters largely favor more legislation to protect minority rights, reflecting nationwide concern.

U.S Washington Iowa

ASCS Township Election Results Announced

Results of the 1963 ASCS township elections in Appanoose County reported by J A Beer show newly elected community committee chairmen vice chairs and regular members who will serve as delegates alternates to the county ASC convention in Centerville on September 28. Official terms begin October 2.

ASCS Appanoose J. A. Beer ASC Centerville Iowa Belair Chim Raymond Powers Chrm Leon Kauzlarich Clarence Anderson Lyan Fenton Theodore Broshar Caldwell Clell Foster V. Chrm Pete Miller Larry Drake Paul Traxler Leslie Cook Chariton George Brozovich Clarence L. Hiner Donald Whitehead Delbert Calhoun Harold Hawk Douglas Alvin Spring Virgil Dooley Max Brown

Cwf Meets With Mrs Maude Coltrain In Service

The Christian Women’s Fellowship of the Christian church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Maude Coltrain who opened the service with scripture and prayer. Roll call discussed the Billy Graham Crusade. Worship was led by Mrs. Melissa Felton and Miss Clara Ireland directed the lesson on town and country churches. A playlet Caught In a Web was presented by several members.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the Christian Church Maude Coltrain Melissa Felton Clara Ireland Winnie DuVall M. A. Perry Coltrain Birdie Main

Band Mothers Meeting Postponed and Social Visit Report

Regular Band Mothers meeting set for 1 45 p m October 2 urged attendance. Lowell VanDorin, James and Roy helped his mother Ethel VanDorin mowing yard and picking apples Saturday.

Lowell VanDorin James and Roy Ethel VanDorin

Moravia School Board Names Gaylord Main President

Gaylord Main was named president of the Moravia school board at its organization meeting, with trustees and officials witnessing the action and setting the board’s agenda for the new term.

Gaylord Main Moravia

Charcoal Plant Idea Emerges From Moravia Meeting

Local residents from Moravia gathered in Blakesburg to discuss a charcoal briquetting venture. A $125000 to $150000 investment was outlined with ~75 tons of wood daily needed for 5000 tons yearly. Downing brothers proposed sourcing wood from farmers across a four county area and selling charcoal at 35 dollars a ton.

Moravia Blakesburg Frank Donald Downing Downings Norman Hanson Producers Group Wapello Northern Davis Appanoose Monroe Counties Iowa Hanson Monroe County John Peterson Downing Brothers Frank Downing Downing Lloyd Scott Centerville W. K. Ervin Lee Benz MoTravia

Akorn Toft Welcomes Son Charles Joseph

Mr and Mrs Tom Toft of Akron Ohio celebrate the birth of a son Charles Joseph born September 21 weighing pounds and 84 percent ounces He is welcomed by two sisters and one brother Mrs Toft formerly Mary Taylor

Tom Toft Akron Ohio Charles Joseph Toft Mary, Taylor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rebekah Albia Group Arthur Vandorins ETC Grace Main Ann Pettibone, W.M Paul Miller Monroe George Firkins Maxine Firkins William B. Jones Ray Jones Bussey Methodist Youth Plans Mrs. Dutton Joan Pettibone Lester Dooley Navy Officer School PMV Woman's Society Church of the Nazarene Frank Woodward United Brethren Church J. A. Ogden Carl VanZante Christ Church Council First Christian Church Louis Schaffner Youth Fellowship Kyl Wayne Carr B. H. Houser Sharon Roy H. Strunk Donald Eddy Floyd Smith Lester McCoy Dale White Taylor Ivan Harsh Guy Argo Wayne. McDanel Jerry Pettibone Alt Ralph Spencer Udell Lionel A. Spring Keith Deahl Lorance Morlan Richard Ogden Glenn Matthews Union Keith Hoffman L. Burdette Ward Donald Rhee Kenneth Coltrain Vermillion J. H. Foster Kermit Strickler John ,Broshar John Sacco James Benz Walnut John Zimmer Joe Walker Paul Harris Wilbur Phillips Billy C. Long George Lane Ross R. Fox Memb Quedar Probasco Neal Brinegar Henry Benz. Wells Leland Davis Merlin Guinn Glenn Patterson John P. Appler Harold Meeker C.ww.f Band Mothers Meeting Flight of the Stork
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