Governor Refuses Rush on Chariton River Dam Plan
AP report notes Appanoose county farmers oppose a proposed 14 million dollar Chariton River dam near Rathbun. Governor Blue says further study and hearings needed, no near-term appropriation, while Rosencrants accuses the governor of dodging the issue. Local extensions for petitions were narrowly granted amid doubt about the project’s timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Appanoose County
Robert D. Blue
Chariton
Henry Rosencrants
Centerville
Army Engineers
Rathbun
Army
Birthday party marks Wayne Wolf's eighteenth year
Wayne Wolf celebrated his 18th birthday on Friday night March 26 inviting 13 school friends to his home. Contests and games filled the evening with prizes won by Joyce Hiatt, Joan Dille, Jerry and Dean. Easter Mrs Wolf served refreshments at card tables decorated in pink and white with chocolate Easter egg place cards bearing guests' names. Attendees included Jimmie Luse, Carolyn Hawk, Delores Bisby, Viola Hammond, Lloyd Wolf and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Wolf
Joyce Hiatt
Joan Dille
Jerry
Dean
Jimmie Luse
Carolyn Hawk
Dean and
Larry Easter
Jack and
Jerry Easter
Delores Bisby
Viola Hammond
Lloyd Wolf
Carson's Entertain EC Club and Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cargoz entertained E TC club members and guests at a rock party Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Burton and Mr. and Mrs. Zell Catlen assisting. Six tables of rock were at play with u, O, Main winning the club prize and Frank Swaim the guest prize. Straw berry pie with whipped cream and coffee were served by the hostesses. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Robison and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cargoz
E T.C. Club
Curtis Burton
Zell Catlen
Main
Frank Swaim
John Robison
Bridal Shower for Miss Betty Wilson
Mrs R B Pennington hosted a bridal shower at her home on Tuesday evening for her niece Miss Betty Wilson whose wedding on April 11 is upcoming. Assisting hostess Mrs H T Roblenz served refreshments as sixteen guests attended with Mrs James McGuire of Mystic among the out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BR. Pennington
Betty, Wilson
H.T. Roblenz
James McGuire
Mystic
School Activities and Annual Closing Dates List
School activities for the year include numerous events from April 3 preliminary Selo and Ensemble contest to May 21 school closing. Dates cover FFA banquet April 6 band contests April 10 and May 15 through 16 baccalaureate May 16 senior chapel May 17 and commencement May 18.
Farm Bureau Membership Reaches County Quota
Appanoose County Farm Bureau reports a rising membership with 1003 members and a quota of 1050. Mayor P K Horner and county director Harry McDonald announce the progress, noting a record high and expected quota achievement within weeks. Monroe County totals 545 members, with prospect of meeting its county goal soon.
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Appanoose County
Farm Bureau
Harry McDonald
Humber
Monroe County
Herbert Hettis
Local Happenings Include Easter Visits and Visits Across Iowa
Local notes record numerous Easter visits and family gatherings across Ottumwa Moravia and surrounding towns. Residents attended services, hosted dinners, and welcomed relatives from Des Moines Albia Miami Kirksville and Centerville while several others traveled for school district business and medical concerns.
Third Exam For Moravia P. D. Clerk
Applications open for probational Substitute Clerk jobs at Moravia Post Office Iowa. Pay $1.04 hourly. US citizens 18 to 50, veterans and Federal Service War Service Indefinite employees exempt. Written test about 3 hours. obtain forms from Gerald B. Morgan or the Eighth U. S. Civil Service Regional Office Saint Paul Minnesota. Applications due by April 28 1943. This is the third such exam locally in recent months.
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Moravia
Iowa
United States
Gerald B. Morgan
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
U. S. Civil Service
Saint Paul 1
Minnesota
DuVall Family Celebrates Easter Gatherings
The DuVall household hosts Easter dinner with children and grandchildren, guests from Dallas and Des Moines join weekend visits, and multiple local families share Easter meals. Attendees include the Luse, George, Woodward, Argo, Hiatt, and Hiatt families along with friends from Fairfield and Ottumwa. The report notes a birthday cake for Mrs Dotson and a Moravia concert attendance. The piece ends with a teaser that continued coverage appears on page 2.
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Q. D. DuVall
W. K. McNabb
Patty
Dallas
Texas
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
Don Cobler
Daphen Ostergren
Fred Dotson
Public sale dates for Emma Nash estate goods announced
Ida Perry as administrator will hold a sale of household goods at the Nash residence on Wabash avenue next Saturday April 8 starting at 1 00 PM Mangle will be the petitioner for details see advertisement in the issue James D Nash reports a successful sale last Friday Milk price range not clearly stated in remaining text Are you planning a public sale The Union prints sale bills and ads to reach a wide audience for a successful sale
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Ida Perry
Emma Nash
Nash
Wabash Avenue
Seturcey
U.S
James D. Nash
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Event Announcement
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa lists Sunday School at 10:00 with Delmar Dowd supervising and preaching at 11:00 led by Pastor John C Davis. Special solo by Mrs Margery racy and M Y F Group at 6:00 with Mrs Karl Tuttle as counselor. Methodist night Wednesday April 7 with cooperative supper at 6:30. Guest speaker Rev Kirchenbauer of Centerville. Everyone is welcome.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
John C, Davis
Delmar Dowd
Margeryracy
Karl Tuttle
Kirchenbauer
Centerville
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Announcements
Pastor Earl Baruck leads a Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Worship at 10:50 a m with Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p m and Revival services. Week meetings now 8:00 p m nightly. Sunday 7:30 p m and Thursday prayer meeting at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Baruck
Harold Mazon
Church Activities Schedule at Nazarene BP
The Church of the Nazarene BP lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. N. P. 8, 7:30 p.m. Worship Service, and Thursday prayer and Bible study led by Pastor A. Hohn. In memory of Christ as the timeless solution to human needs quoted from Willam Jennings Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene BP
A. Hohn
M. H. Johnson
Christ
Willam Jennings Bryan
Church Service and Special Meeting at Local Church
Clarence Schaffner and Eugene McCrory lead a Church of Christ on Sunday with 11:00 a.m. worship and communion. Scripture readings include Acts 1 and 11. A special meeting follows the worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Eugene McCrory
Vali
Kirchenbauer to Speak at Church Night Supper Moravia
The Rev Harold Kirchenbauer will speak at the Methodist Church Night co op supper on April 6 30 PM at the Moravia Methodist Church He represents the Larger Parish and will explain the new project and its relation to the Moravia church A short music program follows with Nadine Winsler George Tracy Bill Harris Skippy Broshar Karl Tuttle and Georgiana Winsler Janet Broshar Jack Broshar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kirchenbauer
Methodist Church
Kirchenbauer
Moravia
Bill Harris
Skippy Broshar
Karl Tuttle
Georgiana Winsler
Janet Broshar
Jack Broshar
Farm Bureau Meeting Held at California School
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met Monday at the California school house. Harold Holder spoke on the Marshall Plan and its global meaning. Hazel Hellyer led entertainment with well received stunts. Refreshments were served. There were 29 adults and five children present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Harold Holder
Hazel Hellyer
Services for Moravia man to be Friday
John W. Bickford died of a heart attack at his Moravia home Tuesday morning. He was 79. Funeral will be conducted by Rev. W. E. Burd and Rev. F. A. Hahn with Swaim's Service, burial at Hillcrest Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Elvie Moffatt, three daughters Mia Eva Carpenter Colton Calif Ethel Olney Burbank Calif and Mary McFatridge of Cornfield Mo a son Lee Bickford Tryon Okla ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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Hilcrest Cemetery
B. F
Mary Bickford
Moravia
Elvie Moffatt
Lincoln County
Okla
Centerville
Bickford
Escape injury in wreck near Albia Iowa
Two cars driven by former Mo ravians collided on highway 60 about two miles south of Albia Saturday afternoon. Claude Sharp in a 1922 model T Ford turned toward his driveway. Tom Main of Centerville, southbound, sounded his horn but Sharp says he signaled. The car rolled over, glass shattered, and groceries spilled. Mrs Sharp sustained severe bruises, x rays at Smith hospital showed injuries. Sharp and the couple’s two children were unharmed.
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Albia
Claude Sharp
Tom Main
Centerville
Main
William Archer
Sharp
Smith Hospital
Odd Fellows Lodge Easter Egg Roast Draws Crowd
About 60 people attended the annual Easter egg roast at the J O C F hall after church services. Sponsored by the Odd Fellows lodge, the Rebekahs and families, the event served about 30 dozen eggs. Entertainment included Edna Magnuse and Lillian Rick, a women’s quartet, contests, and a radio skit. Mrs. Fred Tillmont and Mrs. George Firkins assisted, with supper coordinated by R. R. Pennington and others.
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J.0.c.f. Hall
Odd Fellows Lodge
Rebekahs
Edna Magnuse
Lillian Rick
Fred Tillmont
George Firkins
Theling Lusé
R. R. Pennington
Charley Fulton
Ralph Pfannebecker
Homer Utterback
Iconium Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Report
The Methodist Ladies Aid of Iconian met Thursday afternoon March 25 with Nellie Thompson and Carrie Turner. Present were Huth McCord Orville Dan Hellyer Grace White head Sandra Maude White hewal Blanche Argo Sybil Argo Flay Derby Thelma Calhoun Rose Ann Shirley Dorothy Calhoun and Richard Joe Christy Flo Frame Berths Overturf Judy Clara Teater Hazel Rinehart and the hostesses Nellie Thompson Cerrie Turner Refreshments were served by Committee B Flag Derby Thela and Dorothy Calhoun. Pictures were taken by Rev Kirchenbauer and Mr Frid ley. Attendance was good and quilting activity noted.
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Methodist Ladies Aid of
Iconian
Nellie Thompson
Carrie Turner
Huth McCord
Orville
Dan Hellyer
Grace Whitehead
Sandra
Maude Whitehewal
Blanche Argo
Sybil Argo
Flay Derby
Thelma Calhoun
Rose Ann
Shirley
Dorothy Calhoun
Richard
Joe Christy
Flo Frame
Berths Overturf
Judy
Clara Teater
Hazel Rinehart
Cerrie Turner
Flag Derby
Thela
Kirchenbauer
Fridley
Unclear pricing for seats at Abpehveoe and Muasue events
The fragment states pie Moravia Unieuis charges $1.60 per seat at Abpehveoe and Muasue territories and $2.00 elsewhere, but lacks complete context and entities. Further details needed to produce a precise, sourced summary.
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Pie Moravia Unieuis Atu
Abpehveoe
Muasue
Clean up Day Set by City Council
The city announces a cleanup day on April 7 with cans and rubbish placed in containers. By order of the City Council.
E U B Revival Begins Sunday With Evangelist Sargent
The Evangelical United Brethren church opens a two week revival on Sunday led by Rev Le Roy Sargent. Prayer groups meet daily at 10:00 this week as plans are made for a great awakening in the town and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
le Roy Sargent
Jesus
Evangelist
Maxwell
Earl Rabuck
Future Farmers to Hold Banquet in Moravia
The Moravia F F A chapter will hold its annual banquet April 6 at 3 p m in the Methodist church basement. About 150 expected. Charles Du Pu y editor of the Centerville lowégian BS will be guest speaker. Members will participate in the program. Chapter Reporter, Richard McDanel.
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Moravia
Richard McDanel
Easter Worshippers Attend Moravia Union Services
A large Moravia audience attended a Sunday Easter musical at Grace Methodist church with 40 singers. Ministers from four Moravia churches participated. Baptisms occurred at the Methodist service and Brethren church. Sunday school attendance was 85 at Grace and over 100 at the Nazarene. The Nazarene contest winner will be entertained by the Hahn group later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grace Methodist Church
Maebel Johnson
Karl Tuttle
Methodist Church
Brethren Church
Church
Church of the Nazarene
Bill Woodward
F. A. Hahn
Milwaukee Road Pays Large 1947 Tax Bill in Iowa
Milwaukee Road paid the first half of its 1947 Iowa tax bill totaling 829743.40 across 56 counties. Payments reflect mileage, with Appanoose County receiving 17465.57. The rail line notes rail taxes fund local schools highways and other government costs.
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Iowa
Milwaukee Road
Appanouse
Milwaukee Road News Bureau
Alalemlent
Homecoming notices from Cynterville hospital and relatives
Mrs. Herschel Jubusun and Lorreine Delian returned home from Cynterville hospital Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Johnson's mother, Mrs. EL Iverson, has gone back to her home at Stanhype, aided by the Juliusens in her daughter Aleta Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Jubusun
Sual Desighter
Lorreine Delian
Cynterville Hospital
107 Votes Cast In Town Election
In a town election held Monday, 107 votes were cast as incumbents ran unopposed. The official tally lists Mayor PK Horner, Councilmen Don Wolf and Paul Spencer, and Treasurer C Coulson among others, while write-in candidates include Harry Pearson with five votes for mayor and Bill Woolward with four.
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Pk, Horner
Don Wolf
Paul Spencer
Ivan Walter
C. C. Coulson
Harry Pearson
Bill Woolward
Appreciation Note From Local Officials After Elections
In appreciation, residents are thanked for voting and encouraged to expect continued service. Signed by Don E. Woll, Paul Spencer, C. C. Kaster, Art Fox, Ivan Walter, C. C. Coulson, and P. K. Horner.
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Don E. Woll
Paul Spencer
C. C. Kaster
Art Fox
Ivan Walter
C. C. Coulson
P. K. Horner
Frank Main to Build House in Moravia
F. M. Main arrived Tuesday with plans to make his home in Moravia. He will start building a house on the Blumenstock lots east of the Orlando Sears residence and will reside at the Blumenstock home until completion. He has been living in Mt. Ayr.
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F. M
Frank) Main
Moravia
F. Blumenstock
Orlando Sears
Blumenstock
Mt. Ayr
Spelling Champ Marjorie Sandifer Wins Monroe County
Marjorie Sandifer daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Sandifer won the Monroe County spelling contest at Albia on Saturday afternoon She studies at Enon school and is taught by Mrs Harold Hudgens of Moravia She will represent the county at the state spelling contest in Des Moines next Friday and Saturday The Monroe County News praised her typing precision as she bested 39 contenders in a crowded court room with cheers.
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Marjorie Sandifer
C. R. Sandifer
Monroe County
Albia
Enon School
Harold Hudgens
Moravia
Marjorie
Des Moines
Monroe County News
Foster sisters win in Moravia theatre contest
The Moravia theatre amateur contest finals were held Wednesday evening with Fern and Twyla Foster winning first in a vocal duet. Calvin Spurgeon of Seymour took second prize with singing and guitar, and Tommy Thompson, 5, placed third with his songs. A 45 minute post contest stage show featured the Foster sisters and performances by local actors and radio talent from Kirksville.
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Moravia Theatre
Fern
Twyla Foster
Calvin Spurgeon
Seymour
Tommy Thompson
Paul Turner
Centerville
Foster Sisters
Richard Harp
Dale Laws
Ivan Walter
Turner
Maxine
Thelma West
KIRX
Kirksville
Bring J. D. Pence Home From Hospital
J D Pence, who had an above knee leg amputation due to a diabetic condition, was brought home from Methodist hospital in Des Moines by Turner ambulance Saturday. Mrs Pence and her daughter Mrs Arnold Burnett were in Newton, returning with him. Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer accompanied them, and Virgil Fence of Albia assists in Pence's care.
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J. D. Pence
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Turner
Pence
Arnold Burnett
Newton
Paul Spencer
Virgil Fence
Albia
Easter Dinner at McDanel Home
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McDanel hosted a Sunday Easter dinner at their home with many guests visiting through the afternoon. Attendees included Shirley Townsend and family, Lyndon McDanel family, Dwight Coop family, Johnny Mardin family, Edna Johnson, Howard Davison, Gerald Hawke and Doris Jean, Glenn Van Dorn and others with Judy and Joe dropping by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McDanel
Shirley Townsend
Junior
Leroy
Lyndon McDanel
Ronald
LaVerne
Clell
Wendell
Dwight Coop
Patricia
Eileen
Dale
Baby
Johnny Mardin
Terry Lee
Edna Johnson
Howard Davidson
Gerald Hawke
Doris Jean
Glenn van Dorn
Judy
Joe
Family
Local Birth Announcements Report Two Newborns
Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks announce the birth of a son on Wednesday March 31 at St Joseph hospital in Cohuavilla. He weighed pounds and ounces. Mr and Mrs Jessie Myers report a son born Monday March 29 at their home northeast of Moravia. He weighed pounds and was unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
St. Joseph Hospital
Cohuavilla
Jessie Myers
Moravia
Icurl Lee
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Blue
Ansing
Rathbun Dam
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Carsons
Et.c
Betty Wilson
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
A. F
A.M
Avril G. Harald Mason
W. Mi
Cl.coulson
Ottumwa
Roy Armintrout
Bert Turner
I. J. Hickman
Paul and
Chet Broshar
Straits of the Moravia Independent School District
Grover Harris
Doris Walker
Louise Sawvel
Ruth Sawvel
Iowa City
Lester Sawvel
A. G. Mason
Ottumsa
Harold Mason
Barbara Broshar
St. Louis
Tsui Broshar
J. K. Callen
Harry Phillips
Biz
Allen Procter
Ashgrove
Carl Hiatt
Deana McDonough
Lois Hawk
Jo Ellen Broshar
Richard Hudgens
Feoria
Sam Hudgens
Rolla Foster
Lyon
Lew Hiner
Robert Foster
Fern and
Twyla
A. P. Foster
Wendell Murdy
Beatrice Johnson
Ben Jones
Donald Jones
Lyle Jones
Barber & Beauty Supply
P. D. Schreiner
Frank McCord
Eddyville
Harold Burton
Diana
Mrs
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Guy Argo
Vess Hiatt
M. H. Elson
Janice
Dur Elson
Arthur Elson
Miami, Mo
Carl W. Histe
Barry
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Beatrice Juhteon
Lyle Sunes
Eele Butday Dinher Guvete
He Ben Dunes
Mis
Deck Medonough
Dis
Moe
Max McDonoughi
P. D
C. D. Duvall
Cody Luse
Fairfield
Clark George
Luse
Harry Woodward
Ronald Woodward
Karen Jean
Ronnie
Jay Argo
Jconium
Earnest Hiatt
Virginis
Robert
Guy Hiatt
Clair
Larry
U. S
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Marengo
Chas. Johnson
Lewis Rouse
Hilton
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Spen
Carl Richard Hiatt
Fred Hiatt
Carl
L. A. Roland
Lewis McKim
Unionville
Jack Long
Mervin Ellison
Homer Hamilton
Hugo Johnson
Blakesburg
Gdzee Winsler
Georgiana
Garnet McDonough
Mary Lou
Gail Tuttle
Johnson
Mary Rose Main
Delma Veach
Jaget Broshar
Alberta Rick
Abert Veach
Delmig
Russell Burnthouse
Kenneth Hiatt
Lora
U. S. Hiatt
Harold Wright
Sheila
Moulton
Kenneth Col
Ben Williams
K. M. Boyer
Rex
R. W Williams
Wid
Rullo Boyer
Roger
Mason City
Juanita Smith
Kansas City, Mo
Idey
N. Main
Harold Prough
Vibe
Twin Fails
Idaho
Catrene
Wiruse
AAA
Trolfic Sciuty
John W. Bickford
Asia
Iconium Methodist Ladies Aid
Milwaukee Railroad
Frank Main
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