Moravia seniors stage Knee Deep in Trouble Friday
The Moravia high school senior class presents a three act comedy Knee Deep in Trouble on Friday April 25 at 8 00 p m in the high school gymnasium. The Burton family struggles as Violet aims to do something worthwhile leading to amusing predicaments among relatives and friends.
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Moravia High School
Burton
Violet
Arinabelle
Tim, Burton
Leonard Voak
Dr. Marshall
Wayne Wolf
Andy Burton
Dean Easter
Jerry Burton
Lyle, Morris
Mr. Greenmore
George Woodward
Eugene Parsons
Edwin Clark
Ruth Burton
Nadine Kelley
Memorials at Easter Service Dedicate Gifts
Memorials were dedicated during Easter Sunday worship at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Families Hawkee and Davis had gifts given in memory of loved ones, including the baptism of Dixie Lee Davis using a baptismal bowl donated in memory of their grandmother. Relatives from both families attended the service.
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Evangelical United Brethren’ Church
Hawkee
Dixie Lee Davis
Ralph Davis
Hawk
T C Club Meets at Mrs Lester Sawvels
Mrs Lester hosted the T C Club meeting on Thursday. Roll call featured April Fool jokes. Mrs Curtis Burton led entertainment with Mrs Almont Main winning the prize. Mystery box guessed by Mrs George Firkins. Refreshments included fruit salad whipped cream edibles mints and coffee.
Happy Helpers and Busy Maidens Join 4-H Music Study
The Happy Helpers and Busy Maidens 4-H clubs held a joint meeting at Aileen Turner’s home to study this year’s 4-H music program. A get acquainted game started the gathering, followed by songs led by Marthe Potts. The group enjoyed games, records, and light refreshments served by the host.
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Happy Helpers
Aileen Turner
Acaive
Marthe Potts
Wlright
Listen
Mertha
Janice Manley
Mary Mosley
Maryleis Robinson
Martha Potts
Charlotte McAninch
Barbara Robinson
Doris Maddison
Rosemary Maddison
Donna
Donna Rogers
Birth Announcement for Pearl E. Hiner Daughter
Mr and Mrs Pearl E Hiner of Cedar Rapids welcome a daughter born April 12 The name Barbara Ann is reported in the notice though text is unclear. the child is described in a celebratory birth notice from the family.
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Pearl E. Hiner
Ceday Rapids
Barbara Ann Eae Eles
Fey Ener
Gia‘ Me
Chariton Farm Bureau Discusses Duck Marsh
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met at the California school house Friday April 11 with a cooperative supper at 7 30 and meeting at 8 00 led by President Gene Tisue Minutes read by Lucille Mc Kern A cancer fund collection raised 8 00 Names of conservation commission members were listed for interested residents to contact Ewald Trost Fort Dodge IA H A Dinges Emmetsburg ID Reynolds Creston IA Wm Frudeger Burlington IA Joe Stanton Des Moines IA State Conservation Office Karl LeCompte Washington BD General Office Building Group singing with Selah Harrison Mamie and Marjorie Tisue entertained Rev Gene Goff Numa spoke and guests included Dell Hellyer Mona Rose P D Ankeny Lyndon McDanel Clyde Gladfelder Carline Gladfelder Ray Harrison Elbert Perry and others
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Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Gene Tisue
Lucille” McKern
Cancer Fund
The
Conservation Commission
Ewald Trost
Fort Dodge
Iowa
H. A. Dinges
Emmetsburg
D. Reynolds
Creston
Wm. Frudeger
Burlington
Joe Stanton
Dea Moines
State Conservation Office
Karl LeCompte
Washington
BD. C
Selah Harrison
Mamie
Marjorie
Tisue
Gene. Goff
Numa
Baater
Mra
Dell Hellyer
Haze
Mona Rose
Arena J " P
Missionary Groups Meet Wednesday Afternoon
The Methodist Junior Missionary group met Wednesday afternoon April at Joyce Kin caged home. Twenty two members attended as Joyce Ann and her mother served ice cream and treats after a review of South American countries and stories from Lima Peru.
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Methodist
Joyce Kincage
Mra
Cecil Coulson
Mary Ann
Lima
Peru
Mary
Bert Turner
Joyce Ann
Egg Roast at Shelquist Home Wins Prizes for Eggs
The Sew and So club held its annual egg roast at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist. Eleven dozen eggs were eaten and six dollars was the amount present. Women’s prize went to Eva Vinte for eating the most eggs and Paul Woodward won the men’s prize. The evening continued with socializing and visiting.
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Sew and So
Ralph Shelquist
Eva Vinte
Paul Woodward
Senior Class Play Knee Deep in Trouble at Apel 25
Notice invites all to attend the senior class comedy Knee Deep in Trouble at the schoolhouse Apel 25. Jerry Pettibone and Bob Carter Woodag Meea A will be present as an event, where someone will undergo a nose operation.
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Apel
Jerry Pettibone
Bob Carter Woodag
Relatives And Friends Congratulate Tadlocks Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Tadlock celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a family Easter dinner at home. Granddaughters baked cakes. many relatives attended including Lee Tadlock Grant Taillock Ray Tubaugh Basil Tadlock and A O Main who also marked their 88th anniversary. Refreshments were served and afternoon callers offered congratulations.
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John Tadlock
Carl Tisue
Ray Tubaugh
Basil Tadlock
Larry Tadlock
Waterloo
Lee Tadlock
Kenny
Grant Taillock
Joe
Irene
Naomi Sue
Fanchen Winslet
Rowena McFatridge
Maude Coltrain
Mia
Eva Firkins
R. R. Pennington
Helen Sager
Riley Callen
Frank Paxaton
Louie Schaffner
Richard Hawk
Claude Hawk
E. G. Hawk
Ray Tomlin
Cordell
Patty
Judy
Mra
Dave Bishop
Vess Hiatt
Sharon Rose
Argo
Albert Tybaugh
Edgar Shields
Oor
la “Stark
Centerville
John Robison
J. L. Dodd
Harry Felton
Homer Utterback
Ford Ferguson suit settled and Ford production continues
A four year old suit by Harry Ferguson Inc against Ford Motor Tractor and others over conspiracy and anti trust claims was settled. The total 342 million claim was settled for 2.7 cents on the dollar with satellite suits dismissed. Ford tractors and affected models remain available and Pearborn Co will continue制造 repair parts.
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Harry Ferguson, Inc
Ford Motor Tractor Corporation
Ferguson
Ford
Pearborn Company
Four In Monroe County Soil District Election Named
Four Monroe county farmers qualify as candidates for Soil District Commissioner Loyd Reid announces the slate Incumbent Alton Wilcox Dick Sandifer Claude Hawk and Lorence Anderson. The six year term will be decided April 22 at the Christian Service Albia venue with polling from 2 to 8 pm. The three commissioners govern Monroe County Soil District on a volunteer basis aiding conservation work. A Soil Conservation banquet accompanies the election with George Ver Steeg editor of the Pella Chronicle as speaker tickets available at agricultural offices reservations due by April 19.
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Monroe County
Soiil
Loyd Reid
Alton Wilcox
Dick Sandifér
Claude Hawk
Lorence Anderson
Christian Servister
Albiasioners
Additio Sterling Martin
Monroe
Frank Rogers
Ed Ageris
James Foster
George Ver Steeg
Pella Chronicle
Agricultural Agency
Rebekahs Review Life of Schyler Colfax
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs Lula R Tillmont presiding as noble grand An interesting history on Schyler Colfax was read by Mrs Ira Boyer Mrs Pennington conducted a candle lighted rededication service with all members taking part A cash donation was given to the Theta Rho girls camp During social hour refreshments of beans coffee were served by Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby Mrs Ira Robb and Mrs Harold Hoffman Roland and Mrs P
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Lula R. Tillmont
Schyler
Colfax
Ira Boyer
Pennington
Theta Rho
Raymond Ashby
Mra
Ira ‘Robb
Harold Hoffman
Roland
Mraccp
Auxiliary Ladies to Attend County Meeting
The April meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held at the Post home with Mrs. Larry Brooks presiding. The county meeting, set for Friday evening April 18 in Moulton, was discussed, and transportation calls were advised to Mrs. Brooks. A Poppy committee was formed, the spring Creston conference on April 29 was noted, and 15 quarts of fruits and vegetables were donated to a local needy family. The program covered child welfare, Pan American topics, and traveling bingo during social hour. Refreshments were served to 23 members.
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American ‘Legion ‘Auxiliary
Post Home
Larry Brooks
Moulton
Brooks
Gus Pfannebecker
Bert Turner
Howard Evans
Rowena McFatridge
Creston
Gerald Morgan
Sawyer
Harold Hudgens
Morgan
Marvin Gardner
Carrene Evangelical United Brethren Church Services
The Rev Evan Stroud leads Sunday School at 10 a m with classes for all and Morning Worship at 11 a m the sermon theme My Ideal Church at 11 a m and Setting Traps for Sunshine at 7 30 p m A candle light service and consecration of church and Sunday School officers follow the morning sermon The Fourth Quarterly Conference is set for April 23 at 7 30 p m under district superintendent Rev John Dowd who will present a film And Now I See Everyone is welcome Attachments include a church night supper this Friday at 7 30 p m and attendance is encouraged.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan ‘Stroud
Harold Mason
John Dowd
Nazarene Church Lesson and Guest Speaker Apr 27
Glen Cantrell pastor, Sunday School Superintendent Harley Woodward leads 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Morning service, 7:30 p.m. N P S service, 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic service. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. prayer service. Earl Hunter, missionary from Guatemala, will speak Sunday, April 27.
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Church of the Nazarene Glen
Church of Christ Seeks Faithful At April 27 Mission Talk
Church announcements urge Sunday School at 10 a m and communion at 11 a m with evening services and prayer. A missionary from the British West Indies speaks Sunday April 27 at midnight. Dewey Lalk, minister, outlines Bible school from 2 p m weekly Lord's Supper at 11 a m and extended services including Bible quiz and sermons. Wednesday, life of Christ. Friday, Old Testament history. Joshua study to extend. All welcome to study God’s Word.
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Church of Christ
Winnie DuVall
Christian Endeavor
British West Indies
NEW Testament Church OF Christ
Dewey Lalk
Bible School
Grace Methodist Church Events and Meetings Schedule
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. Martin Greer lists Sunday morning worship at 11:00 am with Sunday School at 10:00 am and a 2:30 pm youth rally in Grinnell. Notices include plans for Vacation Bible School, nursery care during worship, and a youth meeting on April 23 with baby-sitting at the parsonage. Also WESIAZY Methodist Church worship at 2:45 am and church night on April 18 with pie expected from each family.
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Grace Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Karl Tuttle
Grinnell
Our Youth Fellowship
Ministerial Association
Moravia
Library Board
Wesiazy Methodist Church
Martian Greer
Virgil Dooley
Harry M. Philips
Encil Hiatt
Iconium Methodist Church Sees 106 Attend Sunday Service
The Iconium Methodist Church thanks members and friends for publicity and support. Despite a stormy day, they surpassed their 100 attendee goal with 106 at worship. Next Sunday's lesson is "After Easter, What?" and all are urged to gather for worship as the Lord's Day.
Drake Professor To Be Commencement Speaker
Moravia plans close for the year with several events. Clarence Sheldon of Moravia is named principal of Grant school at Albia, supported by students and parents. Dr. Laurence S. Flaum of Drake University will speak at Moravia commencement. Junior-Senior banquet is May 2. Seniors perform April 25 and commencements May 13 with baccalaureate at the Methodist church. School ends May 16 with grade cards issued May 16 or 17. Seniors take a trip to Bagnal Dam returning May 14 night.
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Clarence Sheldon
Moravia
Grant School
Albia
Sheldon
Centerville Junior College
Simpson College
Drake University
Moravia High School
Laurence S. Flaum
Flaum
Drake
Columbia University
Colorado State College
Methodist Church
Evan Stroud
Bagnal Dam
Busy Bee Club Meeting With Mary McFatridge
The Busy Bee club met with Mrs Mary McFatridge on Wednesday. Visitors and members present included Clarence Grace Sandra Jane Ann Whitehead George Beryle Colleen McCombs Doyle Christy Hugh McFatridge Verta Hoffman Lucille Exline Stella Argo Beryl Clara Theresa Brown Gertrude Shehan Dorothy Pickerell Olive Moffatt and the hostess. They crocheted and embroidered pillow cases cut and pieced quilt blocks and sewed rag rags. The next meeting will be with Olive Moffatt on Wednesday April.
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Busy Bee Club
Mary McFatridge
Clarence
Grace
Sandra
Jane Ann Whitehead
George
Beryle
Colleen McCombs
Doyle Christy
Hugh McFatridge
Verta Hoffman
Lucille Exline
Stella Argo
Beryl
Clara
Theresa Brown
Gertrude Shehan
Dorothy Pickerell
Olive Moffatt
Local social notes from Moravia area and nearby towns
Local residents and visitors are listed spending holidays and weekends across Des Moines Ottumwa Pella Pella Lake of the Ozarks Eureka Springs and other nearby places. Highlights include illnesses recoveries in Oskaloosa and Moravia pastor connections, and a weekend visit at the Laws home with a supper honoring the boys.
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Harry Glick
Mary Watson
Powersville
Art Fox
Joan
Jane
Clint Linden
Centerville
John Hayward
Des Moines
Lester Brain
Albert Brat
Annie Brain
Bill Wagle
Tamara
Nancy
Cindy
Geneseo
Tinois
Mystic
Lake of the Ozarks
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
Bill
Loyd Sims
Washington, D. C
Virgil Vanderpool
Davenport
Johnny Laws
Laws
Bill Laws
Paul Dicks
Dale Laws
Pauline Harp
Burke Tassell
Donna Burger
Elaine Tassell
van Meter
Mr. Tassell
Moravia Beats Blakesburg 2 1 in Baseball Tilt
Wolf hurled a 2-1 Moravia win over Blakesburg on their diamond. Wayne Wolf struck out 19, drove in Moravia's two runs with the team's only hits. Dean Easter scored in the first and sixth innings for Moravia. Blakesburg fanned 18 Moravia batters as Thompson scored for Blakesburg.
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Wolf
Moravia
Blakesburg
Wayne Wolf
Dean Easter
Thompson
Guild Girls Meet With Carole Broshar
The Girls Missionary Guild of the E U B church meets at Carole Broshar's home with all members present. Lesson leader discusses Christ Calls Youth To Christian Vocation and a missionary playset on Africa is presented. Carole Broshar shares the life of Paul Dunbar and reads four of his poems.
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Girls Missionary Guild
Carole Broshar
Miss Broshar
Kathleen Halden
Maxine Firkins
Viola Hammond
Margaret Condra
Janet Charity
Dolores Hiatt
Africa
Paul Dunbar
Junior Garden Club Planned Saturday
Children of the community are invited to the home of Mrs Warren DuVall at 2 30 p m Saturday where a junior garden club is to be organized. Sponsored by the Moravia Garden club she will be assisted by Mrs Maude Coltrain. Children will study birds flowers trees wildlife conservation and receive a packet of flower seed. Rural and town children are invited to join.
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Warren DuVall
Moravia Garden Club
Maude Coltrain
Easter Dinner Held at Lloyd McDanel's Home
Easter at the Lloyd McDanel home featured a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Townsend and family, the Coop family of Moulton, Weldon family of Tracy, Daphne Hilton of Burlington, Marlin family, Dick Spencer of Albia, Davison family, Gilligan family of Des Moines, Lyndon and Wendell McDanel, Budges Danel and sons, Jack McDanel, Bud Hawk family of Moravia, Mo and Mrs. Lloyd McDanel, Kathryn and Richard.
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Lloyd McDanel
Shirley Townsend
Leroy
Dwight Coop
Moulton
Homer Weldon
Tracy
Daphne Hilton
Burlington
Johnny Marlin
Dick Spencer
Albia
Howard Davison
Jack Gilligan
Des Moines
Lyndon McDanel
Wendell
Budges Danel
Jack McDanel
Bud Hawk
Moravia
Kathryn
Richard
Booster Club to Meet at Church of Christ
The April booster meeting is planned at the Church of Christ with dinner at 6:30. Mr and Mrs Leo Caster and Floyd spent Sunday evening at the E Caster home.
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Booster Club
Church of Christ
Leo Caster
Floyd Nies Apent
E. C
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Howell
Sim Howell
St. Joseph Hospital
Genterville
T. C. Club
Lester Sawvels
Jmappy
Stork
Chariton Farm Bureau
Carol Lee Day
Trenton Wilson
Brazil
Ford-Ferguson
Rebekahs
Geneva
Hiatt
Joyce Deartete
Kelley
Nadine
Sere
Perry
Wauneta
Sandifer
Stocker
Shirley
Vance
Betty
Wilson
Dortha Ma
Zimmer
Twila
Brain
Jane Ellentt Brown
Kathleen
Turner
Aileen
Weak
Richard Turner
Charles
Iconium Methodist
Sheldon To
Albia Ag Grant
GUILD
Lloyd McDanels
Bolster Club
Church OF Chejet
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