Moravia to Send 15 Music Groups to State Contest
Moravia schools will field 15 groups in the preliminary solo and ensemble contest at Bloomfield on April 10 and 11. Winners with division one ratings advance to the state event in Iowa City on April 24 and 25. The band also enters state competition May 2 and 3 at Sigourney. A program of solos and ensembles will be presented April 7 at the local school gymnasium.
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Moravia
Bloomfield
Iowa City
Sigourney
Mitzi Sawyer
Bill Bishop
Vi Hammond
Carson Ordan
Alleen Turner
Kathleen Halden
Charles Turner
Mitzi Sawvel
Carole Broshar
Viola Hammond
Richard Tomlin
Big Bishop
Lloyd Wolf
Linda Coulson
Carson Jordan
Marian Reagan
Boya
Joyce Lewis
Joyce Martin
Maxine Firfins
Carsonr Jeadan
DeWayne Robinson Appreciation Note From Family
The Robinson family expresses thanks for cards letters and gifts received during DeWayne's hospital stay and for every kindness shown. They deeply appreciate the support from friends and community.
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DeWayne
DeWayne Robinson
Brosher to Visit Pensacola and Fort McClellan
Ensign Jack Brosher entrusted a two week leave with his parents and Mrs Chester Brosher before departing Thursday for Pensacola Florida. He will stop to visit his brother BIN at Fort McClellan Alabama en route.
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Jack Brosher
Chester Brosher
Pensacola
Burnda
Bin
Ft. McClellan
Alabama
Births and Names in Stork Flight Report
Mr and Mrs Max Lobberecht welcome a son Lary Max born at St Joseph hospital Gele weighing in at 12 pounds 3 ounces. Mrs Lanberecht formerly Wanda March 11 in Staten Island hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Harald Fighzens and Mr and Mrs Graben Abner Island. Elizabeth Ann born to Mr and Mrs Igoe Williams March 27 at University Hospital Iowa City Ann. Mrs Seeeee Pan grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Allan Robb of Washington announce birth Melissa born March 31 at Centerville Joseph hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Lobberecht
Lary Max
St. Joseph Hospital
Gele
I'sozs
Lanberecht
Wanda
Staten Island Hospital
Graben Abner Island
Harald Fighzens
Maren
Mercy Et
Washington
Geeuee
Hag
Melissa
Rev Ray Cox Accepts Nazarene Pastorate
The Rev. Ray Cox of Webster City accepts the pastorate of the Church of the Nazarene and moves with his family into the church parsonage. They have three sons aged 3, 2, and 2 weeks. Cox is a Northwest Nazarene College graduate and Mrs Cox is a registered nurse from Good Samaritan College of Nursing. They replace Rev Glenn Cantrell who resigned to join Nazarene church at LeMar.
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Ray Cox
Webster City
Church of the Nazarene
Cox
Northwest Nazarene College
Nampa
Idaho
Mra
Good Samaritan College of Nursing
Glenn Cantrell
Nazarene
LeMar
Garden Club Sets Spring Dates and Activities
Moravia Garden club met at Mrs. Art Fox home with 23 members. They urged members to remember the plant bulb and food sale date and set May 23 as the tentative Spring Flower Show. Members attended Albia Woman's Club events where topics included material handling for arrangements and vine displays.
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Moravia
Max McDonough
Ira Boyer
Ben
Lee Hiatt
Fox
Mattie Lynch
Lester Sawyer
Pre Easter Food Sale at Roland's Store
The Miller's School will hold a food sale at Roland's Store Saturday afternoon, April 4th.
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Miller’ School
Roland's Atore
F A Chapter Wins At Leon Event Saturday
Moravia F F A chapter represented at the Leon district contest. Gold emblem awarded for first, silver for second, bronze for third, honorable mention for fourth. Books entered included Gordon Maes treasurer book silver, Paul Wilson secretary book bronze, Charlene Jennings scrapbook honorable mention. Robert Sandifer and James McCord earned honorable mention and bronze emblem respectively in public and creed speaking. Parliamentary procedure team, with Easter, Vance, Dye, Tadlock, Lindley, won silver and placed fourth among 23. Freshman and sophomore basketball beat Bloomfield 28 to 25. seniors lost 80 to 20. Final Moravia game of year noted by reporter Charles Jennings.
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Moravia
Leon
Moniior
Gordon Maesman
Paul Wiilson
Charlen Jennings
Robert Sandifer
James McCord
Robert Easter
Raymond Vance David Dye
Joe Tadlock
Keith Lindley
Bloomfield
Jeniors
Charles Jennings
Farm Bureau Reaches Appanoose County Quota
The Appanoose County Farm Bureau met its state quota of 888 members on Tuesday March 31 led by field man Roger Crews. The county added 32 members from last year totaling 130 new members and aims for 900. Nine townships exceeded their quotas with Taylor township at 78 members led by captain Rungell Burns.
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Appanoose County
Farm Bureau
Roger Crews
Taylor Township
Rungell Burns
Sew-So Club Egg Roast Brings Guests and Prizes
The Sew-So club held its annual egg roast at Mr and Mrs John VanZante home on Monday evening March 30 with co hosts Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist. Tables were decorated with Easter bunnies and eggs as several dozen eggs were eaten with hot rolls coffee and pies. Kenneth Shepard ate the meat eggs. Rook was played with prizes to Harold Mason and Mrs Harry Woodward. Mrs Carl VanZante won the traveling prize. Mr and Mrs Sam Shepard and family of Albia attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew-So Club
John VanZante
Ralph Shelquist
Kenneth Shepard
Rook
Harold Mason
Harry Woodward
Carl VanZante
Sam Shepard
Albia
Junior Garden Club Meeting Saturday Afternoon
The Junior Garden Club will gather at 2:00 PM Saturday at the Max McDonough home for a local club gathering and activities.
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Max McDonough
Union Services at Evaneglical United Brethren Church
Union Good Friday services will be held Friday April 3 at 2 30 p m at the Evanegiical United Brethren Church with Rev John Grenfell presiding The program begins with a piano prelude Jesus Lover of My Soul followed by two hymns and a responsive reading Rev W F Evans will read Luke 23 13 33 and lead in prayer Special music includes a duet by Mrs Harley Woodward and Mrs Frank Woodward An offering will go to Chapleney and the Christian Home Orphanage Mrs Mark Blackman will sing a solo Rev Evan Stroud will deliver the message Four Weighty Words After group singing Rev Ray Cox will offer benediction
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Union
Evanegiical
United Brethren Church
John Grenfell
Jesus
W. F. T Evans
Harley Woodward
Frank Woodward
Chapleney
Christian Home Orphanage
Mark Blackman
Evan Stroud
Ray Cox
Rural Women's Day at Centerville Apr 8
The public is invited to Rural Women's Day at the Centerville Methodist church basement on April 8 beginning at 10 36 a m The theme Let World Freedom Ring features speakers Mrs C C Inman Bancroft state chairman and Mrs Carl Hoover New Sharon district chair There will be exhibits of year long work A cooperative lunch with each attendee bringing a covered dish and table service All are welcome
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Methodiat
Centervillé
C. C. Inman
Bancroft
Carl Hoover
New Sharon
Woodward Sells Plumbing Business to Charles Broshar
Through a Saturday closing, Woodward Plumbing and Heating sold to Charles Broshar. He buys all tools, stock, and the service truck and will operate the business while Woodward joins Brock Heating Service of Ottumwa as chief installer. He plans to reside locally.
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Woodward Plumbing
Charles Broshar
Red Cross Drive Totals Reported in Moravia
Mrs. John Veach, chairman of the Red Cross drive in Moravia, reported Tuesday that $196.90 had been contributed for this worthy cause. She was assisted in canvassing the town and school by 18 women. Mrs. Chester Broshar was assisting chairman of the drive.
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John Veach
Red Cross
Moravia
Chester Broshar
Local social notes from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs Marion Main of Cedar Rapids called on his grandmother Mrs Helma Tisue and Mrs M P Main Sunday afternoon. Beverly Woodward of Des Moines spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mia Frank Woodward. Ralph Davis and daughters called on Mrs M P Main Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mr Frank Swaim were guests Sunday at the Gus Johnson home at Albia. Mr and Mrs Darrell Cooper were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton. Evangelist Kathryn Lou Kieser of Des Moines led morning and evening worship at the Church of the Nazarene, accompanied by husband Don Gallttle of Albia who brought special music. Ralph Robinson, William and Frank Woodward moved the new pastor Rev Ray Cox and his family to the Nazarene parsonage. Mrs Adelaide Cline and son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Vance Roper of Avery Mo and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cline of Rockford Ill spent the weekend at James Cline home. Mrs Virgil Johnson spent Tuesday with her nephew LaVern Main in Centerville. LaVern, bedfast eight weeks, will remain in bed at least four more weeks due to rheumatic fever.
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Marion Main
Cedar Rapids
Helma Tisue
M. P. Main
Beverly Woodward
Des Moines
Mia
Frank Woodward
Ralph Davis
Frank Swaim
Gus Johnson
Albia
Darrell Cooper
Homer Hamilton
Kathryn Lou Kieser
Church of the Nazarene
Don Gatelle
Ralph Robinson
William
Webster City
Ray Cox
Nazarene Parsonage
Adelaide Cline
Vance Roper
Avery, Mo
Lloyd Cline
Rockford
James Cline
Virgil Johnson
LaVern Main
Centerville
LaVern
Psychology Class Trip To Mitchellville And Des Moines Homes
A psychology class led by Mrs. Kart Tuttle toured the girls training school in Mitchellville and the Des Moines home. The trip proceeded by bus with Harley Woodward driving, returning around noon.
Revival Series Opens April At Nazarene Church
Rev Ralph Rice of Bradley Sr will open a revival series at the Church of the Nazarene from April 14 to 26. Services begin at 7 30 each evening with stirring messages and special music.
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Ralph Rice
Bradley, Sr
Church of the Nazarene
Forty Awards At E U B Church Athletic Banquet
The annual athletic banquet at the E U B church honored athletes Thursday night with fifteen girls basketball and fifteen baseball letter awards, six boys basketball letters, and four cheerleading letters. Speakers highlighted past champions and urged Moravia teams toward a strong 1953-54 season as 130 attendees enjoyed a ham dinner.
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Burk Tassell
Frank Calhoun
Max McDonough
Aceeident
Ceremones
Melrose
Kentucky
Moravia
E. U. B. Church
Nellie DuVall
Norma Cochran
Kathleen Halden
Kathryn McDanel
Carole Broshar
Joyce Martin
Fern Kelley
Wanda Jordan
Mitzi Sawyer
Joyce Exline
Joyce Brain
Judy Martin
Loretta Helmick
Joyce Exlne
Aileen Turner
Shirley Paxston
Jane Ellen Brain
Judy Boyer
Charlotte McAninch
Carolyn Cochran
John Veak
Richard Hawk
Harley Heckman
Jack McDanel
Lynn Sweeden
Joe Tadlock
Carson Jordan
Leon McDanel
Richard Komitt
Lloyd Wolf
Rex Foster Enters Service Ahead of April Duty
Rex Foster heads to military service on April 1 after a March family gathering at the Olin Foster home. A March 23 supper honored him with relatives and friends, and photos from Florida and southern states were shared afterward. A second March 29 family dinner at the same home included Forest Mericle Dwight and Junior Eaton, David Weston and Larry, Harry Brown, Janet and Delores, Roe VanAntwerp, and Ira relations, with Lyle and Larry Purvis visiting later.
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Olin Foster
Rex Foster
Allie Boyer
Lola Boyer
Leon Burns
Paul Dean
Karen Kay
Linda Lee
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Roe VanAntwerp
Rex
Florida
Olin Foster Home
Forest Mericle
Dwight
Junior
John Eaton
David Weston
Larry
Harry Brown
Janet
Delores
Fort Leoni
Iradren
Forrest Purvis
Lyle
Birthday party honors Richard Tubaugh with family gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Andrews hosted a Friday evening birthday party honoring Richard and Veneta Tubaugh. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Andrews and Basil Tadlock family, Bill and Vivian Hoffman, Donald Dowd, and Wanda Lubberecht. Refreshments featured tuna salad sandwiches, two large birthday cakes, and punch.
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Arthur Andrews
Richard and
Veneta Tubaugh
C. H. Andrews
Basil Tadlock
Bill and
Vivian Hoffman
Donald Dowd
Wanda Lubberecht
Twentieth Century Club Holds Meeting in Centerville
Members of the Twentieth Century club met Tuesday at Mrs. Preston Hedgecock home in Centerville. Mrs. Louis Schaffner presided. Role call named flowers and birds of the Bible. Mrs. Harry Glick spoke three readings and Mrs. Ira Robb read an article. Guests included Mrs. Henry Byrd Mrs. Lawton and Mrs. Leonard Palmer.
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Twentieth Century Club
Preston Hedgecock
Centerville
Louis Schaffner
Harry Glick
Ira Robb
Henry Byrd
Lawton
Leonard Palmer
Thank You Note From Evelyn Callen
Evelyn Callen expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards and letters received during her hospital stay, acknowledging the support and well wishes.
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Evelyn Callen
Mrs. Howard Carson Hosts E. F. T. C. Club Affectionate Teatime
Mrs. Howard Carson entertained the EF. T. C. club Thursday afternoon. Roll call cited "My Favorite Hobby." Mrs. Charles Johnson led the program and Mrs. Frank Lathen guessed the mystery box.
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Howard Carson
Charles Johnson
Frank Lathen
C A Turners Host Dessert Rock Party
Mr and Mrs C A Turner hosted Kensington club and husbands at a dessert rock party on Tuesday evening March 31 with an Easter egg theme. Guests played three rock tables and prizes went to Carl Black Mrs Raymond Charity Frank Chambers and Mrs Ira Boyer. Guest prize was awarded to Mrs Pearl Hunter.
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C. A. Turner
Kensington Club
Carl Black
Raymond Charity
Frank Chambers
Ira Boyer
Pearl Hunter
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Irene Weitert
Budapest
Hungary
Grace Methodist Church
Misa Weitert
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
Garden Club
Kathleen Heiden
Joyge Martin
Kathiesa Helden Ia
F. A
Appanoose CO
Antiquity Lodge No
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Woodward
del Donahoe
Paul Wilson
Carl Fisher
Dwayne Clark
Richard Tubaughs
E. T. C. Club
John
Loyd
C. A. Turners
del Donahoo
Del
Maurice Walter
Frig Walter
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