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A Subscription to the Union Brings You All The Local News THE MORAVIA UNION NBW8 ADVERTISING HIGH GRADE PRINTING VOLUME 59 Moravia, Iowa, Thursday, September 29, 1960 DHNTADS Band Gets First At Lancaster Moravia's school took top hon or at the band festival held in conjunction with the Old Settlers celebration at Lancaster, Sat urday. They came home cheering displaying their first place trophj and $100 cash award. There were six bands in the com petition, with LaPlata, band taking second place and Stockpor third. S.O.A. MEETS AT THE NEW SCHOOLHOUSE The first meeting of the S.C.A met Monday, Sept.

26 at the new high school gym. Mrs. Wm. Woodward called the meeting to order Rev. Smith gave the invoocation Mrs.

Brooks read the minutes of the May meeting, also of the executive boards meeting. Announcement was made through these minutes of nominating committee who were appointed at the executive meeting. Those appointed were: Mrs. Joe Wilson, Mrs, Leslie Deedrick, and Clarence Whitehead. Mrs.

Woodward welcomed all people to the S.C.A. meeting and stated that only dues paying members have the right to vote. At the time of Executive Board meeting, Supt. Burton suggested a salary Schedule Committee be appointed. Mr.

Burton was called on to explain salary schedules and stated 2 teachers, 2 school board members will be chosen, and the S.C.A. elected 2 members to serve on this committee, they being Mrs. Ralph Davis and Mrs. Kenneth Daniels. Supt.

Burton was then introduced and he in turn introduced all the teachers. Dean Newsham of Centerville gave a talk on College requirements. His main thought being "the formation of good study A panel discussion on homework was moderated by Mrs. Daniels. Mr.

Dayton and Mrs. Clayworth representing the teachers and Mrs. Laverne Smith, and Mrs. Harry Phillips representing parents. BAND MOTHERS WILL MEET WEDNESDAY Bands Mothers club will meet at the new high school building Oct.

5. 2:00 o'clock. All band mothers and junior band mothers are invited. Refreshment committee is Helen Tadlock, chairman; Betty Strunk, Mrs. Kenneth Doud and Marion Woodward.

FRANK PAX8TON OBSERVE 60th WEDDING ANN LOCAL NEWS Sunday dinner guests at the Vess Hiatt home were Mr. and Mrs. Lute Hiatt, and Mrs. Eva Hiatt. Mr.

and Mrs. Boyd Chedister and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chedister and children called at the Clarence Dowd home Sunday afternono. Mrs.

Jennie Campbell, who visited last week with her niece, Mrs. Beryl Brown, died Monday, Sept. 26 at the Ottumwa Hotel. Mrs. Icel Sulzer of Melrose and Mrs.

Flossie Walker of Mystic visited Tuesday with their aunt, Mrs. Ann Kaster. Richard Gordner of Yakima, Washington was a Moravia visitor Monday calling on friends and renewing acquainances. Mrs. Pearl Swaim was among those from Moravia attending Union Chapel homecoming, Sunday.

Mrs. Zelma Hopkins and Mrs. Grace Ahee of Albia were luncheon guests of Mrs. Swaim Sunday evening following the afternoon program. Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Paxston ob served their 60th wedding anni versary Sunday with open hous from 2 to 5 p.m. More than 8 persons signed the guest book. A family dinner was held at th Continental hotel in Centervill with thirty present including honored couple, their five children and several grandchildren. Thej received many lovely gifts greetings.

The table was covera with a silk cloth brought to them from their grandson Billy Paxston from China. In the center was a three tiered wedding cake, iced in white with white and dark yellow rosebud confections. The bride of 60 years was wear ing a blue dacron flowered dress and corsage and Mr. Paxston was wearing a light grey suit with carnation boutonniere. The children present were Mr and Mrs.

Henry Simmons of Tracy Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Paxstor and four daughters of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Versal Paxston of Bettendorf, Clifford Paxston Moravia and Mr.

and Mrs. Truman Paxston and daughter of Milwaukee, Wis. Among the grandchildren icre from a distance were Donald faxston, Mrs. Lynn Sweeden' and children of Denver, William Paxston of Davenport, Mr. and tfrs.

Edd Heinmann and Eddie and Dianne of Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. George Simmons of Tracy, Albert Ailene and Alinda Coe, of Silvis, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Paxston, of Moravia, others registered from Rockford, 111., Russell, Moulton, Albia.Udell, Centerville, Tracy and Moravia.

FAMILY DINNER HONORS MRS. O. G. WOODWARD Mr. and Mrs.

William Woodward entertained at a dinner Sunday honoring the 88th birthday anniversary of his mother, Mrs. O. G. Woodward, and their son, jordon, who has enlisted in the air brce and left Monday for basic raining in Texas. Mrs.

Woodward jaked the lovely birthday cake and here was a cooperative dinner at he noon hour. All Mrs. Woodward's sons were present but Leslie who lives at Kingsley and who ailed his mother via telephone. Those present beside the honorees were: Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Woodward and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. George Murty of Marshalltown, and Mrs.

Frank Woodward and hildren, Donna Woodward, Mr. md Mrs. Jerry Woodward and hildren, Mrs. Verne Funkhouser, Torrington, Mrs. Will Thaden of Hasting, Mr.

and Gaylord Main and Joanne and Mrs. Noah Stocker of Blakesburg, Mrs. Carrie Boyer and Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Koehler of Udell.

Mrs. Woodward received many gifts and greetings for her anniversary. L. WALKER CONFINED TO WHEEL CHAI Lawrence Walker, 15, twin son Mrs. Leona Cousins is confined to wheel chair at his home afte undergoing surgery at the Monroe county hospital.

He broke his le at school Sept. 9. This is the secon break for his leg, also suffering similar injury Oct. 31. He i recovering nicely but will confined to the wheel chair fo about two months.

SHOWER HONORS MRS. GARY DHORITY A layette shower honoring Mrs Gary Dhority was held Tuesdaj afternoon at the home of Mrs Russell Swift in Unionville by th ladies of the Baptist church. Several games were played, after which Mrs. Dhority opened and displayed the useful lovely gifts Refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon. Those unable to attend sent gifts.

NEW STREET LIGHTS AT HIGH SCHOOL AREA New street lights have been installed along the roads to the new ligh school, and were expected be turned on for the first time Wednesday evening. Installed were two new 8,000 umens lights, one at the road nto the new building and one at he road from the school. These are he largest lights in the town and expected to light the area very well. Also the lights at the Art ox corner and at the M. K.

Hackman corner was increased rom 1,000 lumens to 4,000 lumens. WATER TANK FULL Water tank of the town's water ystem has been filled. The tank of water has been sterilized, it will now be drained into the water mains in order to sterilize the lines. The tank will then be flushed and illed with water, which is jected to be pure and pass the tate tests. Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev.

F. A. Richardson, Pastor Carl VanZante, Sunday School Superintendent 10:00 a.m., Church School, a class for everyone. 11:00 a.m. Morning worship service.

World Communion Sunday. 2:30 p.m. Albia Group Youth Rally in Albia. Saturday 1 Thursday Two of our denominational Youth Evangelists, Ron Saylor and Steve Whitehead, will be in the area conducting a series of meeting with the youth. Saturday Youth Fellowship Planning Retreat at Lake Wapello.

Sunday World Communion Day. The sacrament of Holy Communion will be observed in the morning worship service. Tuesday the Lovilia, Albia and Moravia Youth Fellowships will meet with the Youth Evangel- sts at the church. Wednesday 7:30 p.m., Midweek Bible study and prayer meet- Thursday 7:80 p.m., Closing Evangelistic Rally tor all the youth troups of the Albia group at our "hariton church. Grace Methodist Church Rev.

Weldon Whitenack. Pastor FAIRV1EW Lee Benz, Church School Supt 9:00 Morning Worship service. Holy Communion. 10:00 Sunday school. 7:30 Evening service in Moravia.

WESLEY CHAPEL Howard Guenther, Superintendent 9:00 Morning Worship. 10:10 Sunday school. Holy Communion. 7:30 Evening service in Moravia. HARVEY TUTTLE, 85 DEBS IN OREGON Word has been received here of the death of Harvey Tuttle, 95, at the home of his son, Ralph in Medford, Oregon.

He was born Nov. 11, 1864, the son of Parmenas and Elizabeth Tuttle in Moravia. He had spent much of his life here, on a farm north of Moravia. PICNIC TO HONOR WORTHINGTON FAMILIES A cooperative picnic dinner will be held at Centerville Community building, Sunday, Sept. 9, 1960 in honor of Mr.

and Mrs. Rolla Worthington, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Worthington of Anaheims, and Mrs. Wm.

Worthington of Hastings, Nebr. All the relatives are cordially invited to attend. ILMOUR CAMPAIGNS IN THIS AREA Ed Gilmour 6T tfrinheU, Demo- ratic candidate for congressman rom Iowa's fourth district, is tak- ng his campaign into Appanoose ounty and Moravia this week. His two-day visit, this Wednes- ay and Thursday, will involve isits to all 28 voting precincts in he county. He will stop in Moulton talk over the issues with busi- essmen and shoppers in the husi- ess district.

He will also visit Centerville, nfystic, Rathbun, Piano, Numa, Cincinnati, Iconium, Darby, Unionville, Udell, Exline, Moulton and Dean. FORMER UNIONVILLE PASTOR'S ANNIVERSARY Rev. and Mrs. Christian Kochner, former pastor of the Unionville Methodist church, observed their 25th wedding anniversary recently at their church at Michigan City, where he is now pastor. He has served at Albany, New Paris, Sheridan.

Elkhart and Fort Wayne, all in Indiana. They have four children. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives for the many nice gifts, cards, and flowers we received on our 60th wedding anniversary- Also thanks to our children and grandchildren for the wonderful dinner at the Continental hotel in Centerville. Your thoughtfulness was deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten. Martha and Frank Paxston Maurice Walter and Gary Underwood attended the 40th Anniversary of Nutrena Dealers meeting in Centerville, recently.

Those shown cutting the birthday cake above are left to right: Doug Morris of Centerville, Max Anderson, Mt. Ayr; Lester Morris Centerville- Jess Andersou, Mt. Ayr; Troy Irving, Charitou; Ed Duden, Allerton; and Gary Underl wood of Moravia. 3 Number 39 At The its Moravia Girls In Queen Contest Moravia girls will be among the beauties vying for the queen title at the Centerville Pancake day today. It will be remembered a few years ago when a local girl, Jewell Miller, now Mrs.

Rex Overturf, achieved the title and chown Among local entries this year are Kaylee Vincent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Vincent; Nancy Lindley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Undley; Donna Tubaugh, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Tubaugh; Jean Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buell Taylor; Judy Gladfelder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Kenneth Gladfelder, Betty Main, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elec Main. Juniors to Present Play Written by Local Minister; Cast Is Chosen POSTOFFICE JOB NEARS COMPLETION Postmaster Don Pettibone reports receipt of notice that most of the furnishings for the new post- office building has been shipped and is expected here very soon. Postal inspectors here this week have made recommendations for further requests of work for the contractors, and it is expected as soon as these requests have met the furnishing will be installed and occupation date set.

GAS CONSTRUCTION 7:00 Tuesday evening, Methodist Ifouth Fellowship. 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 Morning worship service. Holy Communion. 5:30 Senior Methodist Youth 'ellowshlp 6:30 M.Y.F. 7:30 Evening Service.

ICONIUM METHODIST Glen Lochhead, Pastor Edward McCord, Superintendent Worship Hour, 9:00 a.m. World Communion Sunday, Starting this Sunday, Oct. 2, we will keep a of attendance by count each "Sunday. We count people be- ause people count. Sunday School, 9:45 A.M.

Board Meeting and Meeting of Husic Committee and Evangelistic Committee, Sunday 2:45 P.M. Youth Meeting, 6:00 P.M. Quarterly Conference at Centerville, Tuesday, Oct. 4, P.M. Church of the Nazarene Rev.

H. LaVent Smith, Pastor Frank Woodward, Sunday School Superintendent. 10:00 ajn. Svuwlfy school 11:00 a.m.., Mcrnlng Worship. 7:00 Yourg Peoples service 7:45 p.m.

Evening Evangelistic 7:30 Wednesday evening "Hour Prayer" REVIVAL TIIME: October 12-23. First Christian Church Donald Piup, Pastor Mrs. Birdie Main, i Superintendent 10:00 a.m. school. 11:00 a.m.

Coaijnunion. Ladies Aid wil fneet Wednesday afternoon at church. HERE PROGRESSING Contractors were progressing with the installation of natural gas services into homes here this week. It is estimated that a little over half of the services are now run. Main line construction crews have about completed construction of the main line to the sub station east of town.

Iowa Southern Utilities expects to have gas operating in the mains here next week. E.T.C. MEETS WITH PENNINGTON The first fall nesting of the ETC club was held "hm-sday afternoon at the home of MB. R. R.

Penning on. The new fieers including Mrs. Penningtm president; Mrs. Curtis Burtori vice president; Vlrs. Ruth secretary and Mrs.

Ulmont Main, treasurer ook over theij of ices. The roll call responded to vith incidents first day of ehool. Mrs. Hammoitf had charge of the Refreshments wafers, coffee -jn if fruit saiad, nuts and mints served, bj tie hostess, at th of a afternoon. COTTAGE 6:30 waternrilin feed tor pre- ion league age group ac- ojtnpanied by parents.

8:00 p.m. couagjt meeting and of Um. Taylor Aid fill meet with Mrs. Del Brede onrhursday, Oct. 6.

W.S.C.8. OBSERVES 30th ANNIVERSARY The 20th anniversary of the Womans Society of Christian Service was observed at the Grace Methodist church parlors Wednesday, September 21 ivith a number of guests present. A coffee dessert at. 1:15 was served with Mrs. Clarence Johnson and Mrs.

Anna Smith hostesses assisted by Mrs. Lester Brain. Mrs. Clarence Dowd gave a review of the opening chapters of our new study "One World One Mission." Mrs. Leonard Palmer was devotion and program leader, assisted by Mesdames N.

R. Ward, Clarence Whitehead, and Lee Hiatt. A panel discussion was held on the "Purpose of the Woman's Society of Christian Service." The spiritual leader, Mrs. D. E.

Bishop gave the meditation followed by a resume of the organization since the Home and Foreign Missionary societies, and the Ladies Aid." Names of the seventy charter members were read. There has been ten presidents, seven of whom were present, the first one being, Mrs. Rowena McFatridge. Others were Mrs. D.

E. Bishop, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Lester Brain, Mrs. Ralph McDonough, Mrs.

Lula R. Tillmont, and the present incumbent Mrs. John Veach. The meeting closed with singing one stanza of "Blest Be the Tie that Rites Tuesday For Carrie Tisue, 74 Mary Caroline Newman, daughter of Aaron and Mahala Baldwin Newman, was born June 13, 1886, two and one-half miles north-east of Moravia, in Monroe county. She suffered a stroke at 11:00 p.m.

last Saturday night, and passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday morning at the Mercy hospital in Oelwein, Iowa. Carrie, as she was known by all her friends and neighbors, had lived in and around Moravia most of her life. At an early age she became a member of the United Brethren Church in Christ, and was an active member of the Church and a steward of God's kingdom as long as life and health permitted. In 1909 she was united in marriage to Mr.

Harry D. Tisue who passed away in 1946. To this union was born seven children: Mrs. Claude Hawk of Moravia; Mrs. Alfred Button of Waterloo; Mrs Warren Rouse of Albia; Mr.

Rex Tisue of Sumner; Mrs. Van Spears of Lovilia; Mr. Harry D. Tisue Jr. of Waterloo; and Mr.

Harold Tisue of Westgate; all of whom still survive. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, four sisters, two brothers and one grandchild. Surviving besides her seven children are: one' sister, Mrs. Jennie Puffer of Hitchcock, South Dakota, 19 grandchildren, 8 great- grandchildren, and a great host of friends who mourn her passing, but rejoice in her victory over the world and death to enter into that glorious state of eternal life with God the Father Almighty. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m.

at the E.U.B. church with Rev. Fred Richardson officiating. Interment Cemetery. at the Moravia MEMORIAM In memory of our beloved mother and wife, Ruth Van Dorin, who left us one year ago, Oct.

1, 1959. AWAY and I will not say dead, she is just I cannot say That she i away. With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand She has wandered into a heavenly hand, And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be since she lingers there. And you, you, who the wildest yearn, For the old time step and the glad return Think of her faring on, as dear In the love of there as the love of here. Fred VanDorin George VanDorin and amily Glen YanDorin and family Mrs.

Vera Purvis and family CHRISTIAN MENU LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Hattie Woodruff of Des Moines came Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. Felton. Madames Lester Brain Har. 'd Burton, Clifford" Paxston and Gerald Morgan attended the fail meeting of the 5th district American Legian auxiliary, held Monday at Brooklyn.

Mr. and Mrs. Jonothan Chase and Nancy of Russell were guests Sunday win the Clarence Johnsons. Miss Madge Hough of Mt. Pleasant spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs.

Lula Tillmont. Mrs. Tillmont and Madge spent Sunday with the Guy Roberts family at Allerton. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry VanAntwerp of Piano called on Mrs. J. Callen, M. E. McDanel and Mrs Harry Click, Sunday afternoon Donna Woodward and Larry Smith, students at Olivet college at Kankankee, 111., spent the weekend with their parents the Frank Woodwards and the Rev.

LaVern omiths. Mr-, 11 Mrs. Clarence Dowd and at the Vern Miller home in Ottumwa. Mr. Miller is critically Otun wa hospital since Saturday.

Mrs. Dowd remained for a longer stay with her sister-inn- CTarence and Delmar Mrs and Mrs Marv Gardner called on him Monday evening. Dale Callen and Craig Des Moines spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. J. R.

Callen. TAYLOR AID Practice for the annual junior class play is now under way. The play and characters have been selected by the sponsor, Mr. Van Gilder. Those who were chosen for the cast are: Clarence Ballanger Jay Clayworth, Fred Strong, Steve Tarbell, Janet Harrington, Martha Rouse, Nellie Argo, Joyce Kincade, and Judy Van Dorin.

The Rev. Donald Plum of Albia is the author of the play, "Absent Minded Father." The Rev. Mr. Plum has written this play for a hobby. It was first presented as a one act play, until he later wrote two more acts.

He has always lived around or near Albia, Iowa. Presently is a rural mail carrier. A Law Degree was obtained by the Rev. Mr. Plum from study in Chicago.

However, the rest of his college days were taken through a correspondence course. The Rev. Donald Plum is a veteran of World War II and since then he and his wife have lived in Albia. For the past five years he has been the pastor of the Moravia Christian church. To enjoy a play written by local talent, plan to attend this play.

Judy VanDorin DISTRICT BASEBALL GAMES HELD HERE Diagonal was winner of the first round of the district fall baseball tournament here Tuesday, defeating Blakesburg 4-0. Ed Hutchinson for Diagonal pitched a no-hitter for Diagonal, and struck out 13 men. Blakesburg had advanced to the district play by defeating Fremont here in the finals of the sectional Thursday 5-4. Blakesburg had trailed throughout the game with 01 4-2 in seventh inning when they across three runs with a squeeze play at home, winning 5-4 Diagonal will now meet Burlington in next game of district, location yet to be announced. Burlington advanced in the district play defeating Keosauqua at Burlington Tuesday.

The Ladies Aid will serve dinner at the Christian church, Oct. 5. The menu is: Chicken Pie Gravy Mashed Potatoes Noodles Carrots und Peas Lettuce Salad Beet Pickles Sliced Tomatoes Bread Butter Jelly Pie Coffee Those to enjoy the cooperative dinner were Mrs. Berl Beaty and Mrs Leonard Wilson of Centerville- Eva Hiatt, Vic Mihalovich, Winifred Schrodt, Mr. and Mrs.

Theo Miller Delons Ballanger and Jerald, Elizabeth Turner, Velda Condra and Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wilson Marsha and Linda, Ann Brede, Giesefle and Greg, Gladys Harsh Dorothy Boyer and Loyd Carter, Mary Meadows and Anna Hiatt came after noon. Election of officers were conducted with Merle Miller as Chairman, Gladys Harsh, Vice chairman and Elizabeth Turner as Sect, and Treasurer. Capsule friends were revealed and new ones drawn.

We voted to change the date to the first Thursday of each month. Next meeting is to be with Dorothy Boyer. Anyone wishing to make sofa pillows take towels or material to next meeting. NORMA GEADFELDEK RAINBOW WORTHF ADVISOR Norma Gladfelder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Keith Gladfelder, was installed worthy advisor of the Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Hall Sunday afternoon. She succeeds Judy Gladfelder. The installing officers were Mary DuVall, Marshal; Mrs Paul Dicks, chaplain; Nellie Argo, recorder; Nancy Benz soloist and Virginia Burger musician. Pam and Joel Gladfelder lighted the candles and Dianne Gladfelder presented Norma with her flowers. Others installed were Jean Taylor, worthy associate advisor- Jo DuVall, charity; Donna Tomlin hope; Connie Boblenz, faith; Janice McDonough, chaplain; Joyce Kincade, treasurer; Dianne Kincade drill leader; Nellie Argo, recorder; Judy VanDorin, love; Nancy Tomlin, religion; Mary DuVall, nature; Sharon Argo.

fidelity; Carolyn VerSteeg, confidential observer and Judy Gladfelder, musician Rev. Weldon Whitenack gave the benediction. Mrs. Del Brede is mother advisor and A. D.

Kincade Rainbow Dad. Miss Gladfelder chose colors of purple and white with her theme "Deep Purple." During the social hour that followed refreshments of punch, coffee and cookies were served. Norma and her cousin Judy Gladfelder presided at the table. REBEKAH LODGES MEETS MONDAY EVENING Monday evening.the Moravia bekah lodge met for their regular meeting with Helen Lou Stocker acting noble grand. Reports on the convention coming up in October were heard, also the bake, food and rummage sale committee reported over $50 taken in at the sale Saturdya afternoon.

Following th business meeting the fall birthdays were noted. Mrs. Glen VanDorin sang "May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You" with Mrs. D. E.

Bishop at the piano. Mrs. Mettie Roland read a poem My Gel-up and Go" Refreshments of doughnuts, birthday cake and coffee were served by Mrs. Wayne McDanel Mrs. Glen VanDorin.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burton and Iva Strunk attended open house at the Frank Paxsion home in Moravia Sunday. Our best wishes to Martha and Frank who lived in our community for a number of years. Mrs.

Weldon Whitenack, Mrs. Ron Woodward, Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Mrs.

Lester Brain, Mrs. Clarence Whitehead and Mrs. Carl Black atteudtd the fall seminar of the Women's Society of Christian Service held Friday at the Methodist church at Seymour..

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