Chambers Home Damaged by Fire
The Moravia fire department was called to the Frank Chambers home south of town at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. A fire started on the west side of the house and the east roof of the adjoining wash house. Damage was estimated at 500 dollars and covered by insurance. Neighbors had moved most household goods by the time firefighters arrived, and the blaze was brought under control with damage confined to roof areas and interior water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Fire Department
Frank Chambers
Centerville Broiler Show Explores Production and Cuisine
The Centerville Broiler Show and Exhibit on May 3 and 4, 1949 at Centerville Armory promotes broiler production and consumption with lectures on feeding, management, cutting, and cooking. It features two divisions for dressed and live broilers, prizes of 5, 3, and 2 dollars per week age group, entry deadlines by April 26, and programs with door prizes, entertainment, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Armory
Centerville Broiler Committee
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
Centerville Association of Commerce, Extension Service
Farm Bureau
Centerville Association of Commerce
Birthday Dinner Honors Ruth Thompson At Home
Mrs. Leo Thompson hosted a Thursday birthday dinner for her daughter Ruth. Attendees included Mrs. Olee Burns, Mrs. Dayne Taylor, Mrs. Roy Underwood, Joseph Burns, Mrs. Glen Burns and children, and Ruth, Donald, and Dale Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Thompson
Ruth
Olee Burns
Dayne Taylor
Roy Underwood
Joseph
Glen Burns
Frank Woodward Farm to Host Contour Plowing Demo
The Frank Woodward farm will host a contour plowing demonstration on Tuesday afternoon April 19 at 2 30. The Monroe county USDA council will supervise the laying out of contour rings for control of soil erosion. Those interested in contour plowing plan to attend next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. Woodward
Monroe County
U.S.D.A
Missionary Group Meets With Mrs Forrest Main
Mrs Forrest Main hosted the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene last Wednesday. The lesson study focused on medical missions and Mrs F A Haka presented an article from The Other Sheep missionary magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Main
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
The
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Haka
C G Schru dt Buys Fire Truck Share Moravia News
Cecil G Sehrent moved to a farm near the Wabash Underpass south of Moravia and purchased a share in the Moravia fire department this week. The move leaves only 15.2 in outstanding bills and others are invited to buy shares to help purchase additional equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil G. Sehrent
Wabash
Moravia
Class No 9 Observes Annual Call of Roll
The Methodist Class No 9 held its annual roll call on Sunday April 10 with 23 members and two visitors sharing a cooperative dinner. Short talks by vice president John Dodd teacher Harry Glick and pastor Miss McConnell followed. Letters from former members were read including G T Harn Lester Jones Chas Jepsin Endsley Upland Calif Chas Endsley Montana Mrs U G Smith Michigan Mrs Ora Selby Upland Calif Mrs Eunice Sutter Sask Canada Mrs Ella Kinion Ottumwa and Fred Blumenstock who wintered in California. At the morning service two hymnals were presented in memory of deceased member Mrs Jennie Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
John Dodd
Harry Glick
Miss McConnell
G. T. Harn
San Francisco
Lester Jones
Upland
Calif
Chas
Jepsin
Seattle
Wash
Endsley
Montana
U. G. Smith
Michigan
Ora Selby
Eunice Sutter
Sask
Canada
Ella Kinion
Ottumwa
Fred Blumenstock
California
Jennie Johnson
Baseball Squad Wins From Bussey In Openers
The M.H.S. baseball team defeated Bussey 18 to 7 on Friday evening at the focal diamond. It was the season opener and the players wore their new baseball uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussey
M.H.S
Birthday Dinner Honors Mary Ellen Condra
A Sunday dinner was held at the Darby area home of Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Mericle to honor Mary Ellen Condra on her 8th birthday. A noon cooperative meal and birthday cake were shared, gifts were opened, and relatives gathered for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Condra
Trenton Mericle
Darby
Mary Ellen
Kenneth Condra
Marion
Wendell
Margaret
Minnie Ann
Moravia
Guy McCannon
Numa
Donald McCannon
Cincinnati
George McCannon
Udell
David Allen
Mrs Woodward's Mother Dies in Nebraska
Mrs Wm Woodward learns of her mother Mrs Harj Peterson's sudden death in Neligh Nebraska. She was found in bed by herself and is believed to have suffered a heart attack and died in her sleep Friday night. Mr and Mrs Woodward and sons left Saturday evening to stay for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Woodward
Har] Peterson
Neligh
Nebr
Peterson
Twentieth Century Meets at Mrs Murdy Home
Mrs W V Murdy hosted a Twentieth Century reading club on Tuesday afternoon with current events as the roll. Mrs J J Hickman spoke on The Worlds Biggest Vegetable Patch and Mrs Murdys article On the Garden Fence covered house plants and shrubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century
W. V. Murdy
Twentieth Century Reading Club
J. J
Hickman
Legion Aba registration drive announcement
We invite all Legion Aba disry members to register this Friday afternoon. Bring equipment and items such as topel elrubs iris civ if available. Please contact Ly to reach out. This notice comes from the Tee Ground Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Abadisry
Petinibing
Topel
Elrubs
Iris
Isiad Euyiling
Miss Doris Main Weds Arthur Jagerson in Decorah
The March 20 1949 wedding at the Jagerson farm home joined Miss Doris Beameta Main daughter of Centerville’s Mr and Mrs Tom I Main with Arthur Dean Jagerson son of Decorah’s Mr and Mrs Harold Jagerson. Rev Floyd Weed officiated. The couple plans to reside in Decorah where Jagerson works for Roveroad Construction Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Jagerson
Doris Beameta Main
Tom I. Main
Centerville
Arthur Dean Jagerson
Decorah
Floyd Weed
Laurice
Loretta Jagerson
Maid of Honor
Moravia
Lic
Roveroad Construction Co
Henry Prow to Retire From Long Railway Career
Henry Prow, Moravia station agent for the Southern Iowa Railway Company, plans retirement after more than 45 years of service. Beginning in 1903 with Centerville Light and Traction, he worked as motorman on Albia lines, then served Moravia as station agent since 1933, with formal recognition at a Central Church of Christ meeting last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Prow
Southern Iowa Railway Company
Moravia
Prow
Central Church of Christ
Centerville
Albia
Rebekah Lodge Plans Egg Roast Friday Night
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 met with Mrs. Ralph Frannebecker presiding. Reports by Mrs. Raymond Ash on the Centerville meeting discussed the May 6 county meeting at Moulston and the April 15 egg roast at the 10.0.F. hall. Albia convention plans involve Moravia lodge members. Nineteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
Ralph Frannebecker
Noble Grand
Raymond Ashby
Centerville
Moulston
F. Hall
Moravia Lodge
Albia
Albia Airport Plans Model Plane Contest
John Davis of Albia Airport announced sponsorship of a model plane contest ending late May. Open to all ages with two divisions 10 and under and 11 and over. Prizes include plane trips with expenses, breakfasts, and first/second awards. Model kits available at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Albia
Winer
Strym-Becker
Ny I
Cancer Drive Workers Meet For Instructions
Moravia chair Mrs A O Main led a cancer drive assembly at her home on Tuesday afternoon to brief workers on duties for the week. Attendees included Mesdumis Db Miskop Birdie Main Archie Herren Ralph Pfan bebecken FAL Heha OC Uuul yub Athe Taylor Albert Withesbi Righerd Veerb Paul Brushar and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Main
Moravia
Mesdumis Db
KL Miskop
Birdie Main
Archie Herren
Ralph Pfanbebecken
Fal Heha
Uuulyub
Athe Taylor
Albert Withesbi
Righerd
Tadlocks Honored on Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Carl Tisue hosted a Sunday April 10 dinner for Mr and Mrs John Tadlock in observance of their 52nd wedding anniversary. A noon dinner was served to Lee Tadlock Kenny Grant Tadlock Larry Joe Irene Naomi Sue Basil Tadlock Charles A E Shull and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tisue
Mogene
John Tadlock
Tadlock
Lee Tadlock
Kenny
Grant Tadlock
Larry
Joe
Irene
Naomi Sue
Basil Tadlock
Charles
A. E. Shull
Council Talks of Road Improvement Plans
The Moravia town council discussed road work to add rock and oil to main streets. The street committee Easter Spencer and Pox was to meet the county board to seek improvements from the west edge to the depot area and toward the square. Cleanup day was set for April 20. The council did not draw salaries for the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Easter
Paul Spencer
Art Pox
County Board of Super- Vigors
Moravia
Farm Bureau Friday Play Offered at Moravia Event
The Chariton township Farm Bureau met at the Moravia Community building to present a three act comedy The Professor Roars. Cast included Mr and Mrs Ray Harrison Darlene Gladfelder Rebcca and Rose Rosencrants with Barbara Ramey Albia performing acrobatics and Harold Holder Centerville presenting moving pictures. Proceeds from refreshments will fund expenses for the California school house used for Farm Bureau meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
Moravia
Ray Harrison
Darlene Gladfelder
Moravia Library Receives Gifts of Books
The Moravia public library received two donations from local residents. Mrs. L. A. Falvey of Albia gave 37 books from her library and Mrs. Buell Taylor provided 82 books from her home. The gifts are welcomed by the library board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
L. A. Falvey
Albia
Buell Taylor
Clean Up Day Set for April 20 by Moravia Town Council
Moravia sets clean up day for Wednesday April 20 with town council directing residents to place all garbage and recyclables in specified containers. Ensure wells are securely covered for the event and general cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Moravia
Unclear text fragment notes from May event
Fragmentary OCR item mentions dates and names with unclear meaning. Key details unreadable, but indicates a meeting or notice with references to May actions and attendees. Unable to determine full names, places, or outcomes from the provided text.
Easter Services and Community Meeting at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Easter Sunday schedule led by Pastor Earl E. Rabuck with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and services at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship and C. E. groups meet in the afternoon and evening, Easter Cantata at 9:30 p.m. Prayer meeting held Thursday at Mrs Hawks. On April 25 an all day W.S.W.S. District meeting marks the first joint Evanglical United Brethren gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Harold Mason
Nazarene Church Services and Activities Schedule
Church of the Nazarene announces 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. Junior meeting directed by Mrs. F. A. Hahn, 7:00 p.m. NYPS meeting, 7:20 p.m. Thursday prayer and Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H. Johnson
N.Y.P.S
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule 1949
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa lists sunrise service at 6 80 am Sunday April 3 1949 minister Waunelta McConnell 10:00 am Sunday school 11:00 am morning worship sermon It Began to Dawn 6:30 pm MLY F 7:36 pm Cantata United Brethren church join in service reception of members W S C S meets April 20 at 2 00 with Mrs D E Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Waunelta McConnell
United Brethren Church
E. Bishop
Wesley Methodist Church Holy Week Services Schedule
Morning worship at 9 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Special Holy Week services planned with Friday evening services at 7 30 p m. Both services will feature the usual rites and announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Moravia Church of Christ Services Schedule
James Brown, minister, leads Moravia Church of Christ with 9 45 a m singing and preaching 10 45 a m communion I Cor 10 16 Bible school 740 evening service 7 30 p m singing and preaching Friday Bible study at Mrs Harry DuVall home all are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James Brown
Harry DuVall
Church of Christ Iconium Service Schedule
The church offers Bible school at 10 00 a m and the Lord's Supper at 11 00 a m on the same Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Moravia Choir to perform The Glory of Easter Cantata
The Moravia Community Choir presents The Glory of Easter Cantata at Evangelical United Brethren Church on Easter Sunday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Urbana Doors 4-H Club Meets at Sandifer Home
The Urbana Doors Girls 4-H club gathered April 2 at C R Sandifer home. DaVonna Vance spoke on Abstract and Geometric Designs, Marjorie Sandifer demonstrated furniture placement, and Doris Fisher showed curtains. Members present included Faye Townsend, Betty and Geraldine Vance, DaVonna Vance, Marjorie Sandifer, Doris Fisher, Mary Jo Faber, Deenalee Robinson, Joanna Hansbaker, leader Dweene Sandifer, and assistant reporter Ohalee Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Doors
C. R. Sandifer
DaVonna Vance
Marjorie Sandifer
Doris Fisher
DaVenna Vance
Geraldine Vance
Betty Vance
Faye Townsend
Betty
Geraldine
da Venna Vance
Mary Jo Faber
Deenalee Robinson
Joanna Hansbaker
Leader
Dweene Sandifer
Sun shine Ladies club meets with Mrs MecDane
The Sun shine Ladies club held its April meeting with Culia Mebane as hostess. Members enjoyed embroidery and a cooperative dinner. Attendees included Maude Tisue Leah Visue Mbugene Tisue Bissle Glad feldey Nelte Gladfelder Leanne Main dessie Potts Louise Mc Danel Lela Harrison Mabel Jed Telden and Darlene Gladfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culia Mebane
Sunshine Ladies Club
Celia
Maude Tisue
Leah Visue
Mbugene Tisue
Bissle Gladfeldey
Nelte Gladfelder
Leanne Main
Dessie Potts
Louise McDanel
Lela Harrison
Mabel Jed Telden
Darlene Gladfeldes
U O Mains Observe 35th Wedding Date
Mr and Mrs U O Mains celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary with a family dinner Sunday. Guests included daughters Mrs Smith Tharp and family of Wauconda Ill Mrs David Dohrmann and Mr Dohrmann of Knoxville and Mary Rose Main at home. Also present were Mr and Mrs Ben Tharp Ray Tharp of Eddyville and Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. O. Main
Smith Tharp
Wauconda, Ill
David Dohrmann
Dohrmann
Knoxville
Mary Rose Main
Ben Tharp
Ray Tharp
Eddyville
Frank Swaim
Easter Weekend Religious Services Across Local Churches
Holy Week activities continue with services Thursday at the Methodist Church 7 40 led by Rev Waunelta McConnell Friday at the Church of Christ 7 30 p m sunrise service 6 30 a m south of town on highway 60 rain backup in Methodist basement Easter Sunday services in each church 9 48 Church of Christ 10 60 Grace E U B and Nazarene 11 00 Cantata at 7 20 p m by a community choir at Evangelical United Brethren church attending churches welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Church of Christ
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Waunelta McConnell
Carl Black
Earl BE
Rabuek
Leater Greenwood
Centerville
James Brown
B. W. Barber
Jordan Farm
E.U.B
Grace Methodist Church
the Nazarene Church
Aastler
York College Choir Performs at E U B Church
A 330 strong York College choir of 43 voices sang at the E U B church Monday evening accompanied by Dr D E B Weidler and Mrs Vaughn Leaming. Church women served lunch and the night supper, with about 125 in attendance. The group toured Moravia homes and departed for Kansas City Tuesday morning. Attendees hailed from Des Moines and several nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York College Choir
E.U.B
D. EB. Weidler
Vaughn Leaming
York College
M. K. Blackman
E. G. Hawk
Moravia
Kansas City
Des Moines
Chariton
Louila
Sewal
Mystic
Oskaloosa
Albia
Girls Basketball Postponed To April Nineteenth
The E USB girls and the Methodist girls basketball game scheduled for April 12 was postponed to April 19. Supporters are urged to attend for a good cause and a strong display of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.usb
Methodist
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for April 19 at Hall
Regular meeting of the Legion Auxiliary will be held at the Legion hall Tuesday evening April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Moravia Fire Department Praised for Home Rescue Efforts
A grateful resident thanks the Moravia fire department and local neighbors for their prompt aid in saving a home from a fire involving J. B. Chambers. The note credits swift action and community support in averting total loss.
Card of thanks from Mrs Turner
A brief notice expresses gratitude for the cards and gifts received on the birthday. The message thanks everyone who sent wishes and acknowledges the shared appreciation from Mrs Turner.
Legion Youth Show in Moravia at High School Auditorium
The American Legion post 861 sponsors a youth opportunity show at Moravia High School Auditorium at 8 pm on Thursday April 21. Youth up to 19 and in high school may enter with prizes for top three winners and a finals day May 11 in Centerville with larger prizes. Admission covers costs and benefits the Moravia post. KCOG will broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Moravia
Centerville
KCOG
Costa
Moravia Post
Max McDonough
Dr. Williams
Howard Smith
Howard Underwood
Maurice Walter
Ralph Pfannebecker
W S W S Elects Delegates at Meeting Friday
The Women’s Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Be Ochler’s home. Mrs. A O Main led a program on China’s church, with scripture, solos, and talks on medical missions, education, and evangelistic work. Delegates to the Branch convention in Cedar Falls were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. Ochler
A. O. Main
China
John Fleming
Earl Rabuck
Mabel Coulson
Oehler
Main
Coffin
Hawk
Rabneck
Verva Aitchison
Nazarene youth group meets at Woodwards in Woodward
The Nazarene Church youth fellowship held a Friday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward home. Rev F A Hehn led devotions and the group enjoyed lawn games and visiting. Guests included Mr and Mrs F R Kehrberg and daughter Lorene of Kingsley Pierson and Lloyd Mether of Bus ty. Light refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reeves
Ireta
W. Hilton
Centerville
H. L. Hilton
Loyd McDanel
Bill Heiner
Jerome My
F. R. Kehrberg
Lorene
Kingsley
Walter Sadler
Pierson
Frank Woodward
Sadlers
Arkansas
Arlington Martin
Anders
Altena
Mich
John Smithburg
EL F. Oehler
Martin
Agnes
Epperson
Moravia
Church of the Nazarene
Wm. Woodward
F. A. Hehn
Lloyd Mether
Bussty
Lelveshments
Flight Of The Stork Birth Announcements List
Birth notices revived listing multiple births with names and dates. Includes Margaret Rose Miller born March 34 to Pred and Mrs Miller, with ties to Mora via, and other births to Wilson of Milton and Hay Kiel families, plus various godparents and parental details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rose
Pred Miller
Rockford
Miller
Margaret Coltrain
Moravia
Sharon Hay
Joe Wilson
Milton
Fla
Luin
Wileson
Geraldine Harvilgius
Wilson
Pensacule Air Base
Joe Stith
Noxputal
Center Sauth
Dorothy Dean Lockman
Raymond Hay Kiel
Lester Stultts
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Broiler
C. G. Schrudt
Doris Beauneta Main
Rebekah Lodge
Albia Airport
Cancer Drive
Farm Bureau Group
Bob Rurner, Mayu
Tagakies Vo
Arbus
Madoon
Church OF Christ Iconium
C. R. Sandifer Home
Bohalee Robinson
Ladies Club
Mecdane
U. O
Legion Auxiliary
J. B. Chambers
Phanks
Thagik
Turner
W.S.W.S
Nazarene Group
Woodwards
Clfford Beyer
Jobet Lib
Uw Hter Laan
Tredy
Beyer
Deraldyn Winslow
Fanehou Wouter Aba
Eugene Beyer
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