Moravia FFA Boys Enter State Convention
A Moravia Chapter FFA delegation will attend the annual state convention in Sioux City Thursday through Saturday. Leaders include instructor Charles Bacon and members Edwin Clark Thomas Proctor and George Scott. Proctor and Clark seek State Father awards. Tadlock’s secretary book will also be entered. The group departs at 6 00 am Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Sioux City
Charles Bacon
Edwin Clark
Thomas Proctor
George Scott
Larry Tadlock
Bookes
Sioux
J. S. Us Re-Elects Board of Directors at Town Utilities Meeting
The annual meeting of Iowa Southern Utilities Company common stockholders was held April 16 in Center ville. Directors Edward L. Shutts, Wi Kelth Hamill, Max von Schrader, Harold L. Mann and Edward de Rivera were reelected. The name was shortened from Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware. Total shares outstanding were 395,773 with 315,447 voting, over 78 percent. Five thousand thirty-nine stockholders, average under 80 shares each, majorities reside in Iowa with many in the company’s service territory.
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Southern Utilities “Co
Centerville
Edward L. Shutts
Wi Kelth Hamill
Max von Schrader
Harold L
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Delaware
Iowa Southern Utilities
Towa
Iconium W S C S Sends Boxes To Service Men
The Iconium Methodist W S C S met at the church basement Thursday afternoon and packed home made candy and cookies for service members. They sent 90 pounds to 14 men and boxes to ill list: Car rie Turner Gilbert Callen and Mark VanZante. Helpers named and absent senders listed.
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Iconium Methodist
Iconium
Carrie Turner
Gilbert Callen
Mark VanZante
Gertrude Penfield
Dorothy Calhoun
Richard
Glennie Dicks
Leta Haver
Hazel Rinehart
Esther Perry
Ruth McCord
Military transfers list two soldiers with new addresses
Pvt. John J. Campbell is transferred from the 77th Armored Infantry to Pvt. John J. Campbell US 56062311 Co. D 94th Med Tank 8rd Plat Camp Roberts California Wayne McDanel has a new address Pvt. Robert W. McDanel US 55015622 19th Reg Co L Ath Inf Div APO 24 Postmaster San Francisco California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Campbell
77Th Armd
Camp Roberts
Calif
Wayne McDanel
Robert W. McDanel
U.S
19Th Reg. Co
APO
San Francisco
Births: Marsha Louise Cloyed and Delbert Calhoun child
A daughter Marsha Louise was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cloyed of Albia at St. Joseph hospital Ottumwa on April 11. Grandparents are Gene Cloyed Rutledge Missouri and C D Cubit Melroge. Delbert Calhoun near Teonium is listed as the other parents for an infant named box born Tuesday April 17.
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Marsha Louise
Lyle Cloyed
Albia
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Gene Cloyed
Rutledge
D. Cubit
Melroge
Delbert Calhoun
Near
Teonium
Box
Auxiliary Initiates Mrs. Robert Sloan
The April meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Post home drew about 30 members. Mrs. Robert Sloan was initiated by Mrs. Lennard Palmer and others. Poppy Day planning, community service report, and a Pan American Day article were noted. The unit funded shrub planting in the park and invited the 5th District Spring Conference on April 26 at Albis. Refreshments followed with several guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Robert Sloan
Lennard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
Harley Tisue
Garden Club
Albis
L. M. Williams
Carl Black
W. V. “Murdy
Curtis Burton
G. L. Gollaher
L L. M. Williams
Loren Cope
Salem
Fred Leigh
Philip Adams
Centerville
Nazarene Church to Host Rev Sedat Sunday
Carrene Church of the Nazarene presents Rev William Sedat returning missionary from Guatemala to speak Sunday at 11:00 AM April 22. Sunday School at 10:00 AM. morning worship at 12:00 PM. evangelistic service 7:30 PM. prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 PM. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the’ Nazarene
Heyes
Supti
Alice * Woodward
W. Sedat
William Sedat
Guatemala
Church of the Nazarene
Evangelical United Brethren Church Morning Service Changes
Pastor Leo Wilson away at recreation camp prompts schedule changes at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Keyes of Nazaren e church leading morning worship at 10:50 a.m. Adjustments reflect Wilson’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Leo Wilson
Harold Mason
Keyes
the Nazarene Church
Recreation Camp
How Does He Live A Call To Sunday Worship
A church note invites readers to Sunday school at 10:00 A.M. and public worship at 11:00 A.M. The message asks how one lives and urges attendance as the means to receive guidance and help.
Mission Band Meets With Ann Paxston
The Mission Band of the E U B church met after school with all members present except Mary Ellen Condya who was ill. The group concluded the study book The Busy Berry Family led by Mrs. Fred Hammond, planned a new book next month, and elected Larry Pfannebecker president and Janice Sawyer reporter. Mrs Harold Mason helped with the service as refreshments of fruit salad Angel Food cake and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Church
Ann Paxston
Mary Ellen Condya
Busy Berry
Fred Hammond
Larry Pfannebecker
Janice Sawyer
Harold Mason
Mis
Clifford Paxston
NROTC Cadet Joins Atlantic Sea Duty This Summer
Jack Broshar, one of 58 Town State College NROTC students, will cruise the Atlantic with the navy this summer. He reports to Norfolk on Aug 3 and departs on Aug 6, visits Halifax August 13 to 18, then sails to New York or Boston August 21 to 25, followed by gunnery practice near Guantanamo Bay from August 31 to September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Broshar
Town State College Nrotc
Atlantic
Navy
Norfolk
Halifax
N.S
New York
Boston
Guantanamo Bay Area
Aunt Martha Hiatt to Turn 106 This April 26
The Moravia area notes Aunt Martha Hiatt will celebrate her 106th birthday next Thursday. She lives with her son Frank Hiatt just south of town and remains in excellent health for her age. She recently traveled to Moravia to vote in the general election, drawing media interest as a pioneer figure. Her family anticipates features on radio and television next week. Her cousin Mr. Hedgecock plans to fly in from North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Hiatt
Frank
Hedgecock
Carolina
Moravia Cancer Drive Seeks Donations Through Volunteers
Mrs. D. E. Bishop chairs the Moravia cancer drive naming co workers to canvass homes for donations and distribute literature this week. Volunteers include Mrs. Robert Slokn Mrs. Gerald Morgan and others with Zelma Hopkins and Ralph Locke to canvass the school. The Appanoose County quota is 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E., Bishop
Moravia
the Horter
Ralph. Locke
Will
Blakesburg hosts Moravia Rebeka Lodge initiation night
The seven member Moravia Rebeka Lodge No. 404 team led initiation work in Blakesburg on Thursday evening for district 90’s convention. Distinguished guests included Vivian Nelson of Clear Lake and Mae Welch of Des Moines. The team performed a slipper ceremony at the Christian church before the evening session with members Carl Black BD Bishop Raymond Ashby Leonard Palmer Gerald Morgan Raul Spencer Harold Hudgins Harold Hoffman J P Day and R Pennington in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebeka
Raymond Ashby
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
Raul Spencer
Harold Hudgins
Mra
Harold Hoffman
J. P. Day
A ‘R. Pennington
Inside Guardian
Women’s World Service Group Meets at Taylor Home
The ByUB church Women’s World Service group met Friday evening at Mrs. Otha Taylor’s home. Mrs. Ira Boyer served as response leader and led the study “Toward A Christian Community,” the final session in a three part series from the book Once There Was Two Churches. Mrs. Fred Hammond read scriptures and Mrs. Coffin presided over the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Service
Byub
Otha Taylor
Agell
Ira Boyer
Fred Hammond
Coffin
Moravia Sunday School Month Promotes Spring Soul Cleaning
Moravia churches declare May as Sunday School Month urging spring soul cleansing alongside house cleaning. The message compares dusty curtains and unkept yards to hearts needing Christ, warning that excuses and morals alone cannot reach heaven without Jesus’ blood.
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Moravia
Christ
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Community Fair Festival Planning Meeting Noted
A meeting for organization and planning of this year's Fair Festival and Farmers' Institute will be held at the Community building on Monday evening April 28. Attendees urged from Moravia and rural communities to participate.
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Farmers’ Institute
Moravia
Seniors To Present Class Play Friday
Moravia high school seniors stage their class play I'm In The Army Now at the school gym Friday evening. Not a war play but a family tale starring Harold Loch Verna Harper and Bob Carter with Supt John Card directing. Students will view the play Thursday afternoon.
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Moravia High School
Harold Loch
Verna Harper
Bob Carter
Supt
John Card
Methodist Family Church Night at Wednesday Session
The monthly family church night of the Methodist church met Wednesday in the church basement with about 75 attending. A cooperative supper began at 6 30 followed by a program led by Mrs John Ward Don Wolf and Mrs Raymond Ashby in charge. Dr Crenshaw spoke and group singing followed. The M Y F held a silent auction raising $20 for the treasury.
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Methodist Church
John Ward
Don Wolf
Raymond Ashby
Anna Easter
Norman Ward
Crenshaw
Harry DuValls Host to E T C OLEB
The E T C club party was held Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry DuVall with Mr and Mrs Zell Callen and Mr and Mrs RR Pennington as assisting hosts. Rook was played with prizes going to Mrs George Firkins and Zell Callen. Refreshments of ground meat sandwiches, salad, coffee, and mints were served.
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E. T. C. Club
Harry DuVall
Zell Callen
R. R. Pennington
Rook
George Firkins
Band members host theater party at Albia home
The band members and their director, Mr. Robert Sloan and Mrs. Sloan, held a theater party Tuesday evening at Albia. After the show the group went to the Sloan home for a social hour and refreshments of sandwiches and Pe.
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Robert Sloan
Proficiency Club Meets at Moravia Masonic Hall
All Master Masons are invited to a Proficiency Club meeting at the Moravia Masonic hall Thursday evening April 26. Work planned on the third degree under W M Don Wolf with Cc Coulson serving as secretary.
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Proficiency Club
Moravia Masonic Hall
All But Four Teachers Return Signed Contracts
Moravia school board reports that all faculty except four have signed contracts for the coming year. Principal position will open as Mr Locke departs to Storm Lake. Mrs Tuttle and Mrs Hopkins also not returning. Hopkins to Albia. Board discusses well failure and potential enrollment from Miller district.
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Moravia
Locke
Storm Lake
Gail Tuttle
Zelma Hopkins
Tuttle
Moravia High School
Hopkins
Hopking
Albia
Ralph McDonough
Ernest Witt
Miller
George Firkins
132nd Odd Fellows Convention At Albia
The Central Iowa I O O F marks the 132nd anniversary in Albia this Friday April 20 with Monroe Lodge No 81 and Albia Rebekah Lodge No 323 hosting. Registration opens at 10 00 a m with a program at 1 00 p m led by Grand Patriarch Louis E Barr and Grand Master Claire A Hughes. Degree work follows by Marion Rebekah Lodge 70 Chariton Encampment 67 and Knoxville Lodge 90 then a dance with music by the Knoxville Odd Fellows orchestra. John Wood leads the anniversary association with Nadine Wood and Mildred Engstrom as officers.
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Central Iowa
Odd Fellowship
Albia
Monroe Lodge
Albia Rebekah Lodge
Albla
Claire A. Hughes
Marion Rebekah Lodge
Chariton Encampment
Knoxville
Knoxville Odd Fellows Orchestra
John Wood
Anniversary Association
Nadine Wood
Mildred Engstrom
Missionary Group Meets at Carol Robinson's
The Methodist Children’s Missionary group met Wednesday afternoon with Carol Robinson. Twenty two members attended as Mrs C C Coulson led the discussion on how The Methodist Church Helps Churches Grow. The group read of Mrs Hornile and the Three Henrys and heard about water from The Thirsty Village. Social hour featured games led by Carol Lee Day and Joan Fox. Refreshments were served by Mrs Robinson, Carol, and Billy. Dr Crenshaw attended as a guest.
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Methodist Children’s Missionary Group
Carol Robinson
C. C. Coulson
Methodist Church
Hornile
Three Henrys
Wim. Gardner
Carol Lee Day
Joan Fox
Garden Club Meeting at Winfred Schrodt
Moravia Garden Club reconvenes on Wednesday April 25 with Mrs. Winfred Schrodt presiding. Members are asked to bring May baskets to donate to shut ins.
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Winfred Schrodt
Moravia Garden Club
First Moravia Deed and Moravian church customs
The article describes what may be Moravia Iowa’s first land transfer dated July 21 1851 involving Theophilus Vierling and Joseph Stauber binding John and Aaron Christ to deliver Lots 25 and 49 upon deed. It also recounts the Moravian church traditions from founding in 1397 including Christmas creche scenes and communal hospitality, then details pioneer life such as home weaving, hog butchering, soap making, flax cultivation, and clothing by hand, with a note that the piece continues.
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Moravia
John and
Aaron Christ
Mamie Blumenstock
Theophilus Vierling
Joseph Stauber
County of
Appanoose
John Christ
Lota
Forsythe
Appahools County
Iowa
E. Cummna
Bethlehem
Jesus
Mary
Joesph
Mrs Burton Hosts Union Neighbors Club in April Meeting
Mrs Gerald Burton entertained the Union Neighbors Wednesday afternoon April 11. Eight members, three children and one guest attended despite rain. The gathering opened with group singing and a roll call about neighborhood news. Elena Sampson led a talk on Buying Electrical Equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Burton
Union
Adelena Sampson
F. E. Boyer
D. M. Wilson
C. E. Paris
Ben Williams
Kenneth Coltrain
Larry
Lee Tadlock
Miss Sampson
Verner Hawk
Max
Jean
PFC Thompson Honored At Dinner Before Deployment
A cooperative dinner at the Leo Thompson home honored their son Pfc David Thompson who will leave Thursday for a New Jersey camp before being sent to Germany. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Simmons and families Ottumwa Centerville Unionville and Centerville residents among others.
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Leo Thompson
David
Pfc
David Thompson
New Jersey
Germany
Lester Simmons
Barbara
Carolyn
Ottumwa
Leon Burns
Paul Burns
Zoe Cox
Eugene
Gary
Centerville
Nadine
Herschel Kelly
Unionville
Russell Burns
Dayne Taylor
Mary Burns
Roy Underwood
Glen Burns
Appreciation note to Steffen and friends from Homer Utterback
Mr. and Mrs. Steffen helped with chores during Rochester stay and gratitude extended to others for assistance, cards, letters, and calls from Homer Utterback.
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Mrs. Steffen
Rochester
Homer Utterback
Card of Thanks to Elizabeth Turner for Kindness
Mrs Elizabeth Turner thanks friends and neighbors for cards and flowers during illness and thanks the Taylor Aid for a sunshine basket. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
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Elizabeth Turner
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FFA
J. S. Us
Board of ‘Directors
Conium
Mission
Awayst
Aimt
A . Blakesburg
Methodist Family Church
Harry Duvalls
E. T. C. Oleb
W. M. Cc
C. Coulson
Sec
Sloan
AY Carol Robinson
Jimmy
Jack
Father
Mrs. Burton
Entertains Union Neighbors Club
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