Fifty Year OES Members Honored At Morning Star Meeting
Regular Eastern Star session at the Masonic Temple featured Mrs Wanda Van Benthuysen presiding. Installing officers placed Mrs Ruby Long and Raymond Charity in office while Edna Ner and her daughter Ina Wakefield received fifty year pins and gold cards. May 50th certificates, white mums with gold emblems, and gifts followed, with the King of the Night honor and Easter egg gift ceremony concluding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Wanda van Benthuysen
Ruby Long
Raymond Charity
Rug Committee
Mesns
Johnson
Sters
Betty Sweeny
Ednaner
Ine Wakefield
Tury
Paul Broshar
Ffty
Eastern Star Order
Moravia
Edna Schreiner
Maxine Wakefield
Schreiner
Eastern Stars
Maxine
Charlotte Cullers
L. B. Hiatt
Cloverleaf Club Meeting Notes and Gifts
Mildred joined the Cloverleaf Club on Wednesday April 3. Attendees at the cooperative noon meal included Elbert Moore Bill Janice Samuel Moore DeWayne Mabel Moore Roy Ernestine Argo Dwight Ethel Fenton Paul Phyllis Glennie Truxton Dicks Tarbell Lucy Laws and Si Young. Members received gifts from their secret park and Phyllis Dicks and Mabel Moore won two hostess gifts. The next meeting will be at Paul and Phyllis Dicks home. Plans for a Joyce Christie and fiancé shower were discussed with time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverleaf Club
Mildred
Elbert Moore
Bill
Janice
Samuey Moore
DeWayne
Mabel Moore
Roy
Ernestine Argo
Dwight
Ethel Fenton
Paul
Phyllis
Glennie
Truxton Dicks
Tarbell
Lucy Laws
Si Young
Phyllis Dicks
Joyce Christie
Thank You Note From Harry and Pearl Woodward
Gratitude is extended to all who offered presence and prayers during Harry Woodward's hospitalization and after his return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Harry and
Pearl Woodward
Moravia Sec and Girls Track Schedule Relay Dates
Moravia crews list a sequence of upcoming track meets including Anaga Relays April 11, Seymour Relays April 16, Mohawk Relays April 19, Mohawkette Relays April 20, Pekin Relays April 22, Wayne Relays April 23, Jana Pomerville and Seymour May 2, Coachenaone Relays Wayne B and Girls May 6, District Wayne May 10, District Cole May 14 and Wayne Relays May 14 plus Eddyville Relays G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Aanag
Seymour
Mohawk
Mohawkette
Pekin
Wayne
Jana
Pomerville
Coachenaone
District Wayne
District Cole
Eddyville
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Meet
Chariton River Baptist Church ladies met in the basement April 8 for a regular meeting. Devotional led by Isai Sulser followed by a lesson on unanswered prayer from Psalms 141. Roll call cited Bible verse with rain, guest day plans discussed for May, closing Psalm 19 14, then church cleaning. Those present: Isal Sulser Jean Curtis Janice Moore Elma Davison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society
Isal Sulser
Jean Curtis
Janice Moore
Elma Davison
Missionary Meeting at Nazarene Church
A Nazarene Church missionary meeting opened with two hymns Tell Me The Story of Jesus and Reach Your Arms Around The World. Devo and business were led by Frank and Marion Woodward with lessons on Hawaii Guam. Prayer was held by several members including Nancy Klampe and Leila Woodward. visitors Malon Moulton and family attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Jesus
Frank Woodward
Marion Woodward
Uhles
Hawaii
Alice Woodward
Guam
Nancy Klampe
Leila Woodward
Malon Moulton
Bill Woodward
Ables
Natalie
Marjorie Paxston
Eden Horn
Nancy Kiampe
Visitors at Harry Wood ward home last week
Those calling at the Harry Wood ward home last week included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Patterson of Des Moines, Bill Woodward and family, Marian and Natalie Woodward, Bob Hiatt, Loyd Carter, Elsie Long, Frank Wilson, Forrest Main, Gus Luse, Wess Hiatt, Carrie Boyer, Ogden and Glick families. Anno and Sherri Main visited Saturday evening with Mrs. Helma Tigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Frank Woodward
Pat Patterson
Des Moines
Bill Woodward
Marian
Natalie Woodward
Bob Hiatt
Loyd Carter
Elsie Long
Frank Wilson
Forrest Main
Gus Luse
Wess Hiatt
Carrie Boyer
Ogden
Dwight Glick
Say Anno
Sherri Main
Helma Tigue
Moravia Girls Take First in Melcher Dallas Track Meet
Moravia girls won the triangular meet at Melcher Dallas with 66 points to 54 for Moravia opponent and 34 for Martinsdale St Mary. Sally Avera led field events with shot put and discus first, Molly Van Benthuyen excelled in high jump and sprints, Peggy McBride swept multiple dashes, and Kandi Easter won the mile. The team also saw Jill McDanel and Lisa Clark in medley relays as they set their sights on Seymour next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ist Lin
Melcher Dallas
Martinsdale St. Mary
Martinsdale
Sally Avera
Sally Avéra
Molly van Benthuygen
Peggy McBride
Lisa Clark
Tammy Wells
Sherri Wilson
Kandi Easter
Molly VanBenthuysen
Ted
Kandi Kaster
Jill McDanel
Seymour
Local youths win state Bible Quiz in Des Moines
Shelli Woodward and Jimmy Klampe of Moravia won first and second in the state Junior Bible Quiz with top individual scores. Chariton Zone’s Steve Smith helped the zone place second. Moravia’s teen team of Gladfelder Main Klampe Main Heartly placed fifth among eight zones. Lena Gladfelder ranked ninth nationally in individual scoring. Both quizzes covered the Acts book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelli Woodward
Jimmy ‘Klampe
Moravia
Des Moines
Steve ‘Smith
Lona Gladfelder
Sherry Main
Rod Klampe
Larry Main
Kathy Heartly
Chariton
Lena Gladfelder
Perry Couple Thanks Neighbors for Help with Sale and Move
Elbert and Dorothy Perry express gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for assistance with their sale and moving as well as the community supper and gifts. Their appreciation is deep and heartfelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert
Dorothy Perry
Thanks for the support during my hospital stay
Thanks to friends and relatives for calls and cards during my hospital stay. Special thanks to Kenneth Hiatt Drs Avera and Cunningham and nurses at Monroe County Hospital Frank Heckman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hiatt
Avera and
Cunningham
Monroe County Hospital
Igney Union Good Friday Service at Nazarene Church
The annual Union Good Friday service will be held this Friday at 7 30 p m at the Church of the Nazarene. Dr Frank Powell director of the Christian Counseling Center of Oskaloosa will speak. Participating churches contribute special music and the public is welcome. FALL FESTIVAL MEETING Moravia community building hosts a Fall Festival meeting Tuesday evening April 16 at 7 30 p m. All interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igney Union
Services of Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
Frank Powell
Christian Counseling Center of
Oskaloosa
Moravia
Easter Sunrise Service At Lake Rathbun
Keontaum United Methodist announces Easter Sunrise Service at Lake Rathbun near Honey Creek State Park with a 6:15 am church gathering and 6:35 am sunrise. If weather fails, service moves to the church. Breakfast follows in church basement. Sponsored by the youth for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Rathbun
Corp of Engineers
Honey Creek State Park
Iconium
Moravia United Methodist Schedule with Rev Panner
Spring schedule lists worship at Grace at 8 30 am and 10 30 am with Church School at Salem and Grace as locations Pastor Rev Wallace Panner leads both services and schedules churches in Moravia Tennessee name matches local parish activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keontaum United Methodist Rev. L
Deidrick
Donald Whitehead
Moravia
Grace United Methodist Church Weekly Events
Grace United Methodist Loy Leader Jerry Thurs April schedule lists TOPS club at 9 30 a m Junior Choir Practice 3 40 p m Maundy Thursday Communion at Salem 7 00 p m Good Friday at Church of Nazarene 7 30 p m Easter Sunrise at Salem 6 00 a m Youth Easter Breakfast 7 00 a m Junior High Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m Senior Choir Rehearsal 7 30 p m United Methodist Women meet at 1 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace United Methodist Robions
Loy
Jerry Thurs
Salem Church
Union
Church of the Nazarene
United Methodist
Salem United Methodist Holy Week Schedule
Dave Harris church school supt announces Maundy Thursday service 7 to 9 p.m. worshipers may come and go. Saturday choir rehearsal. Easter Sunrise Service 6:00 a.m. Youth Easter Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. April 17 Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study 6:30 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
Dave Harris
Church of the Nazarene
Easter Church Activities and Services Notice
The Church of Nazarene posts a schedule for Easter week including a 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at the Bridgeview boat ramp with zone churches, 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and Bible Study Hour, 1:00 p.m. Morning Service, the World Missions Easter offering, 6:45 p.m. N.Y.P.S. and Fellowship Hour, and 2:30 p.m. Evangelistic Gospel Hour. Events continue April 17-19 with training, prayer meetings, and a Friday 6:40 p.m. Song service. contact number 724-3649 for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Nazarene
D. R. Ables
Bridgeview Area
Frank Woodward
World Missions
N.Y.P.S
Rose Mary Smith
Nancy Klampe
Opal Longley
Edna Horn
Sunrise Service at Walnut City Church Easter Morning
The Walnut City Christian Church will hold an Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 a.m. Rev. Clifford Hart preaches. Coffee and doughnuts will be served after the service. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut City Church
Walnut City
Booster Club Meets at Angles Cafe This Evening
The Booster Club gathers tonight with dinner at Angel's Cafe at 6 30. County Sheriff Montelle Morrow will speak about law enforcement after the meal. Moravia schools dismiss Thursday at 2 30 for spring break and reopen Tuesday April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Angel's Cafe
Montelle Morrow
Moravia
Moravia Laundromat Bought by Bob Martin
Bob Martin purchased the Moravia Laundromat and plans repairs including sewer line work and a new floor to reopen after a winter closure by owners Mr and Mrs Lewis Caldwell who were away in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Laundromat
Bob Martin
Lewis Caldwell
Texas
Sally Clark Accepted for Air Traffic Control in Lincoln
Sally Clark has been accepted at the air traffic control center in Lincoln Nebraska to start employment in about six weeks. She previously completed air traffic schooling at the Lincoln terminal and had applied for base work but was not chosen due to veteran preference. She applied to both the Air Force and Army before final Army enlistment steps, but accepted the Lincoln traffic control position. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest VanBenthuysen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Clark
Air Traffic Control Center
Lincoln
Nebr
Lincoln Terminal
Air Force
Army
Traffic Control Center
Forrest VanBenthuysen
Cub Scout Pack 40 Plans Meeting at Grace Church
Moravia Cub Scout Pack No 40 schedules an organizational meeting on Wednesday evening April 10 at 7 PM in the Grace United Methodist church basement. All boys from second through fifth grade and their parents are invited to attend to join plans for the coming year. For more information contact Paul Wilsons at 724-3295.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cub Scout Pack No
Grace United Methodist Church
Paul Wilsons
Social round of visits and family gatherings in Centerville area
Local notes describe Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harsh returning from Owasso and visits across several towns, including Polo and St. Louis. Richard Harsh completed a month in England before returning home. A dinner at Roy Argo’s brought together Des Moines and Ankeny guests for Edna Nash’s funeral. A Ocala Florida trip honor, medical patient Floyd Paxston’s discharge, and many other regional visits fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Harsh
Richard Harsh
Richy
Owasso
Mich
L E. Jordan
Debbie
Kenny
Edward Jordan
Polo
Robert Harsh
Renee
Courtney
St. Louis
England
James Nash
Carl Lancaster
Zola Moore
Terry Nash
Sonja Riley
Des Moines
Don Nash
Dan
Max Marshall
Michelle
Dennis
Ankeny
John Scott
Mystic
Verda Argo
Oskaloosa
Gerry Agan
Roy Argo
Edna Nash
Guy Argo
Vess Hiatt
Iowa City
Cyril McDanel
Maye Bair
Francis Argo
Jim Demry
Green Circle
Centerville
Kaye Washburn
Bill Angel
Waterloo
Rex Angel
Moravia
Florence Hiner
Delmar
Wax McAninch
Ocala
Fla
Bill Benz
Max McAninch
Jeff
Shelly
Jimmy
Lois DuVall
Max McDonough
Fred DuVall
Sheila
Eldred Eaves
Edale Simpson
Bill DuiVall
Jenny
Newton
Gary Golick
Doug
Janice McDonough
Larry Sime
Floyd Paxston
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Farewell Supper Held For Moravia Couple
Forty five friends and neighbors gathered at the Moravia community building for a coop supper and social hour honoring Mr and Mrs Elbert Perry who have sold their farm and moved to Albig to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Perry
Moravia
Perrys
Albig
Remembering Edna Belle Scott of Mystic and Moravia
Edna Belle Scott born January 20 1895 in Ap panoose County near Mystic Iowa to Mary and Artie Scott died April 6 1974 at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines from complications of a broken hip and heart disease. She lived in Mystic and Iconium area joined Iconium Christian Church at 14 taught Sunday school, married Charles Elbert Nash in Moravia October 16 1912, had three children James Dwight Artie Arleta Donald Harry preceded by infant Arleta 1921 Bert 1942 and a son Larry 1944. Survived by sons James Des Moines and Donald Ankeny five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She worked as a dietitian in Ames Centerville and Des Moines before settling in Des Moines near family and was active in Wakonda Christian Church and New Christian Church. Funeral April 8 at Turner Moravia. burial Salem cemetery. Memorial for Salem Icanium Cemetery Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Belle Scott
Appanoose County
Mystic
Mary
Artie Scott
Iowa ‘Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Icanium
Iconium Christian Church
Charles Elbert Nash
Moravia
Salem
James Dwight
Artie Arleta
Donald Harry
Arleta
Bert
Brandson Larry
James
Donald
Ankeny
College Hospital
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Wakonda Christian Church
Young At Heart
New ‘Christian Church
Pricilla Fellowship Circle
Turner Funeral Home
Frazer Thomason
Wakonda
Card of Thanks From the Nash Family
The Nash Family expresses appreciation for kindness and sympathy during bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Rebekahs Hold Annual Egg Roast at Moravia Hall
Moravia Rebekah Lodge members and husbands enjoyed their Easter Egg Roast at Rebekah Hall Monday evening. After a coop supper the meeting was led by Mrs Genevieve Morgan with an invitation read to assist Lovilia Rebekah Lodge convention on May 21. The president's letter noted spring convention dates and a cancer drive appeal. Games followed with prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Moravia
Birthday Dinner Honors Erica Roshar at Home
Paul Broshar is a patient at Ottumwa hospital after a stay at Monroe County Hospital Albia. He entered on Monday April 1. A birthday dinner for Erica Roshar, her first, took place Wednesday April 3 at the Rosdails home with Mr. and Mrs Denny Rosdail, Mr. and Mrs Max McDonough, and Mr. and Mrs Max Hiner in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
Ottumwa Hospital
Ottumwa
Monroe County
Albia
Erica Roshar
Denny Rosdail
Max McDonough
Max Hiner
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OES
Frank Heckman
Edna Belle Nash
Wells
Robert Wells
Kenneth Redmann
David Rex
Well
Board of Education
Moravia Community School
Moravia Community Schools
Lake Area
Robert L. Wellg
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