Moravia groups win ten firsts at state contest
Moravia high school music department fared well at the What Cheer state contest, earning ten first place awards among 20 entries. Second and third places were won by numerous Moravia students in solos, quartets, sextets, and a clarinet trio, with plans for a combined band and glee club at Keosauqua upcoming.
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Moravia High’ School
Dmdil
Pe and Burton
Karen Woodward
Donna’ Woodward
Carol Main
Richard Mason
Coulson
Ronnie “Woodward
Liftia Coulson
Diana “Burton
Jay Clayworth
Diana Burteh
Nancy Turner
LaVonne Card
Lee- Anh Heckman
Diana ‘Burton
Donna Woodward
LaVonzie Card
LeeAnn Heckman
Ann Paxston
Linda Coulson
Karen‘ Scott
Sollo
Carl Rouse
Gary Scott
Joyce Kincade
Diane Kincade
Bill Harsh
Ronnie Woodward
Sandra Card
Martha Rouse
Jim Gillasipe
Alin Dooley
Girls
Janet Harrington
Karen Scott
Nancy
Benz
Jeanne Hawk
Keosauqua
Moravia
Sew and So Club Egg Roast Hosts Celebrate Easter
Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencer hosted Sew and So club members and families for a post Easter egg roast on Friday April 11 drawing 39 attendees. Easter rabbits and candy eggs filled the dining room as more than ten dozen eggs were eaten with prizes for egg eating won by Mrs Wm French and Carl Van Zante. Children’s prizes went to Marjorie French and Richard Woodward. The remainder of the evening was social.
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Ralph Spencer
Sew
Wm: French
Carl -van- Zante
Marjorie French
Richard ‘Woodward
TM C Club Meets With Mrs U O Main
The E T C club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs U O Main. An election of officers elected Mrs M F Schneider president Mya U O Main vice president Mrs Howard Carson secretary Mrs Frank Lathen assisting secretary Mrs Curtis Burton treasurer Mrs John Johnson assisting treasurer. Mrs John Johnson won the door prize. Refreshments of chicken salad cookies and coffee served at close.
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E. T. C. Club
U. O. Main
M. F. Schneider
Mya
Howard Carson
Frank Lathen
Curtis Burton
John Johnson
Future Homemakers Holis Banquet April 10
The Moravia high school Future Homemakers annual banquet was held in the school gym with a fried chicken dinner by the Band Mothers club for 115 attendees. Nancy Roblenz Mary DuVall Janice Mosley Janice Vickroy and a girls trio performed. Jerry Hinote was crowned King. A style show followed with Jane Ann Fox Donna Rae Tubaugh Mary DuVall winning divisions. Nancy Roblenz narrated. Judges were Mrs Hardinger and Mrs Margaret Barker.
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Future | Hom ‘America
Moravia Schol
Band ‘Mothers Club
Nancy Roblenz
Mary DuVall
Janice Mosley
Janice Vickroy
Jerry Hinote
Jane Ann, Fox
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Hardinger
Lovilla
Margaret Barker
NEMS Meets at Nazarene Church in April Session
The April meeting of the N.F.M. held last Wednesday evening at the Church of the Nazarene featured devotions led by the presiding officers. The Japan lesson was directed by study superintendent Mrs. Frank Woodward, and the gathering concluded with a communion service.
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Church of the Nazarene
Japan
Frank Woodward
Callens Dine With Walters on Sunday Visit
Mr and Mrs Dale Callen and their children from Des Moines visited Mrs J R Callen on Sunday and were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Loren Walter.
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Dale Callen
Des Moines
J. R. Callen
Loren Wal‘ter
Smallpox Vaccination Clinic Planned for Centerville
A smallpox vaccination clinic is sponsored in Centerville for Saturday April 26 from 9:30 to 11:00 am open to adults and children. Unvaccinated in years should attend. parents must provide consent notes for unaccompanied children. School bus will transport from the schoolhouse at 9:00 am. preschool children may join. Contact the schoolhouse to confirm attendance.
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Centerville
Clifford Stocker Injured at Work in Centerville
Clifford Stocker was hospitalized Tuesday evening after catching his right little finger on a metal edge. Surge ry was required to repair severed tendons and close the wound. Stocker works at Davis the Son Nash in Centerville. his relatives visited him at the hospital Tuesday night.
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Clifford Stocker
Stocker
Davis the Son Nash Company
Centerville
Gomer Stocker
Gratitude From David Ahee After Illness
David Ahee thanks all who sent cards letters books sunshine baskets gifts and calls while he was ill expressing appreciation for the support received during his illness.
Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Max Hope welcomed a daughter Vicki Lynn born April 14 in Albia weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces The mother is Barbara Hope nee Robinson of Hilton area Mr and Mrs George Rinehart of Spirit Lake announce the birth of a son Steven Scott at 9 00 am April 9 in Spirit Lake hospital The boy weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces and Cindy is his sister Grandparents are Bert Rinehart of Iconium and Plifford Williams of LaPorte City Mr and Mrs Gordon Massman of Melrose are the parents of a son Martin Lloyd born Friday April 14 at Ottumwa hospital Martha Massman of Des Moines is the grandmother Clara Massman of Melrose is the great
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Max Hope
Vicki Lynn
Albia
Hope
Barbara Robinson
Hilton
George Rinehart
Spirit Lake
Steven Scott
Rineharts
Cindy
Bert Rinehart
Iconium
Plifford Wiliams
LaPorte City
Gordon Massman
Melrose
Ottumwa
Martin Lloyd
Martha Massman
Des Moines
Clara Massman
Sectional Baseball Tourney To Be Here
The state high school's spring Sectional baseball tournament will be held here April 28 30 and May 2 Moravia will be playing the first game of the tournament at 3 00 o'clock Monday when they meet Hassell Other teams to play here Wednesday and Friday of the tournament are Blakesburg Charlton and Lovilla A return game was played with Udell by Moravia Friday Moravia won 13 7 Moravia tallied 13 runs on 12 hits while Udell had 7 runs on 10 hits Underwood pitched for Moravia Clark Doggett and Salliday were Udell s battery Monday afternoon Cincinnati came here for a game It scored a 3 2 win for Cincinnati but a technicality of rules is questioned It was unofficial and will not be contested Underwood and Pfannebecker pitched for Moravia Lindley catching Battery for Cincinnati was Gollic and Hudson
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Moravia
Hassell
Blakesburg
Charlton
Lovilla
Udell
MHS
Underwood
Clark
Doggett
Salliday
Battery
Monnday
Cincinnati
Pfannebecker
Mc Tavia
Lindley
Gollic and
Hudson
Rainbow Girls Initiate At Wednesday Meeting
At the regular Rainbow for Girls meeting held Wednesday evening, Jean Taylor and Lois Hopkins were initiated. Five Centerville Rainbow girls helped the Moravia group. Eastern Star members and a Rainbow dad from Centerville attended. Refreshments of fruit drink coffee and cookies followed the social hour.
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Order of Rainbow For Girls
Jean. Taylor
Lois Hopkins
Centerville
Moravia
Eastern Star
Missionary Groups Meet at Methodist Church
The junior and intermediate missionary groups of the Methodist church met after school on Wednesday. Mrs James Wilson presented slides on Japan as part of the year’s study. Each group held its own meeting and refreshments were provided by Mrs Richard Bentzinger.
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The
Methodist Church
James Wilson
Japan
Richard Bentzinger
Thanks for the Hospital Cards in Ottumwa Note
C. C. Coulson expresses appreciation for cards during a stay at St. Joseph hospital in Ottumwa and thanks the Methodist M.Y.F. for the plant.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Methodist
M.Y.F
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Sunday School
YT thanks old neighbors and friends for cards and letters during hospital stay. Appreciation to Fairview Sunday school for beautiful flowers. Signed Mrs. Basha Foster.
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Fairview Sunday School
Basha Foster
40th Wedding Anniversary Thanks From Callens
The Callens thank everyone for the cards flowers and gifts received on their 40th wedding anniversary. They greatly appreciate the kindness from friends and family.
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Fred Callen
Thanking Neighbors for Help with Spring Ground Prep
Mr and Mrs Cecil Schrodt extend thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance in preparing fields for spring crops. They note enduring gratitude and appreciation for the community support received during the effort.
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Cecil Schrodt
Rebekah Lodge Elects Convention Officers Moravia
The Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting with Lula FR. Till mont presiding. Mrs D E Bishop was elected president, Frank Wilson vice president, Leo Hoffman secretary, and Leonard Palmer treasurer. The district convention plan was discussed and traveling emblem to Cincinnati noted. An egg roast followed with Melissa Felton and George firkins on the committee.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Lula FR. Tillmont
Noble Grand
R. R. Pennington
Mettie Roland
Moravia Lodge
D. E. Bishop
Frank Wilson
Leo Hoffman
Leonard
Women’s Society of World Service met at Mrs Cullen
The E U B church group held its April meeting with Mrs Zell Cullen hosting. New president Mrs Carl Tisue led opening services. roll call drew excerpts from the Evangel. An upcoming spring officer conference on April 15 at Sewal was announced. Plans for May 9 to 11 include missionary Miss Vivian Olson visiting.
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Women's Society of World Service
Zell Cullen
Carl Tisue
Evangel
Sewal
Vivian Olson
Africa
Almont Main
Jesson
J. T. van Dorin
Callen
Mabel Coulson
E. G. Hawk
Japan
Main
Charles Coffin
Hawk
Rural Women's Day at Centerville 25th
Appanoose County Farm Bureau women hold their annual Rural Women's Day on Friday April 25 at the Eagle's lodge Centerville. Registration starts at 1:00 PM. Rex Wells county Farm Bureau president welcomes. Mrs H L Witmer Tipton chairs the women's committee and will speak. All county women invited.
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Appanoose County Farm Bureau
Eagle's Lodge
Centerville
Rex Wells
County Farm Bureau
H. L. Witmer
Tipton
Iowa Farm Bureau
Legion Auxiliary Meets At Legion Home Tuesday
The regular Legion Auxiliary monthly meeting was held Tuesday evening at the Legion home with 17 members present led by Mrs. Harold Hudgens. Donation of five to Crusade for Freedom approved. Spring conference set for April 28 at Colfax. Miss Hazel Hellyer reported on the Mystic county meeting of April 7. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Effie Gollaher and Miss Male Waughop. Members urged to bring articles for the veteran hospital. Hostesses listed and guests noted.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Harold Hudgens
Crusade For Freedom
Legion Spring
Colfax
Hazel Hellyer
Mystic
Effie Gollaher
Male Waughop
Hudgens
Max McDonough
Amy Hiner
Dorothy Calhoun
Doris Christy
Cora Stocker
Moravia School District faces reorganization hearing
Notice of protest hearing for the Moravia Community School District proposes to include Chariton township Pleasant Hill and Hilton church area. Hearing set at the schoolhouse 8:00 p.m. Tuesday April 29 objections due noon in affidavit form to the Appanoose County superintendent. Following action, election is planned about one month later. Five definite director districts to be established with directors replaced as terms end.
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Moravian Community School
Chariton Township
Pleasant Hill
Hilton Church
Moravia Community
Appanoose County
Moravia
Joint Boards of Education
Moravia seeks review of telephone franchise and toll free links
Local business and property owners petitioned the Mo ravia town council to verify the validity of the current telephone company franchise and to better understand the Soap Creek Telephone Company plan. A special meeting may be called to discuss steps. Soap Creek has an option to purchase Moravia company and seeks a $517,000 federal loan to convert Moravia Blakesburg and Munterville exchanges to a dial system. Mrs L M Williams was admitted to Monroe County Hospital after a knee injury from a Sunday fall.
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Alarge
Moravia
Soap Creek Telephone Company
Teonium
Moravia Telephone Company
Blakesburg
Soap Creek Company
R.E.A
Munterville
Rail Fans Ride Interurban Here Sunday
Rail enthusiasts crowded the ISU depot for a Sunday trip. an electric coach carried passengers and a small red caboose was added to meet demand. among the attendees was former conductor John Johnson who estimates 600000 miles between Albia and Mystic.
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Is.u
New York
John Johnson
I.S.A
Albia
Mystic
John
Railroad
Eee
Centerville
Comin
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Long State College
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Harold Holder
Ralph Laberten
Mike Chebuhar
Nancy Bablenz
Morpuis
Richard Burger
David Ahee
Ector District
Ba County
Lin
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C. C. Coulson
Ralph Turner
Marrage
Ailéen
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Everett McKee
Indianola
Miss Turner
Leon
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Frank Rogers
Ray Poage
Omaha
Earl Sivers
Avoca
Edmond Clark
Burbank
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L. M. Williams
Monroe County Hospital
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