Senior class play titled Books And Crooks at school gym
The senior class presents the three act comedy Books And Crooks in the school gym on Thursday evening May 1. Directors are M Carl Tuttle Carol Day and Bill O Hara lead roles include Carol Day Gerald the Student Dick McDanel Arnold Q Henry the Principal and Bill O Hara with a large supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M ‘Arl "Tuttle
Carol
Day
Bill O'Hara
Gerald
Dick "McDanel
Irene ‘Hamilton
Carol ‘Day
Arnold
Q. ‘Henry
Bill’ O'Hara
Larry. Malone
Bill Harsh. Williams
Darlene Strick
Moravia FFA Members Earn State Honors
Ten Moravia FFA boys and their instructor Bernie Valentine head to Sioux City for the state convention with Wayne Lindley and John Tarbell delegates. David West secures a Town Farmer degree as Moravia's sole recipient among 129 departments. Charles Argo will join the state FFA band, Lester Dooley in the state chorus for a second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Ffa
Bernie Valentine
Sioux City
Wayne Lindley
John Tarbell
Charles Argo
FFA
Lester Dooley
Gene. Paris
Dennis Kel- Ho
Tom Pettibone
Larry Long
Ohn
David ‘West
Earnest West
David
Moravia
FHA
Leater Dooley
Moravia Ffa Chapter
Ike
Monroe Farm Bureau Hears School Trend in Township Meeting
Joseph Stone spoke on school reorganization and taxes while Bob Wampler discussed farm supplies at the Monroe township Farm Bureau meeting. A light refreshment of pie and coffee followed the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Farm Bureau
Monroe Township
Waszee
I A
Tengent
Joseph Stone
Bob Wampler
Ethel Ven Borin
Ware
Blackman Receives Milwaukee Gold Pass on Retirement
M K Blackman was awarded a lifetime Milwaukee Railways Gold Pass by William J Quinn president Chicago. Officials noted his fifty years of service and retirement at Moravia during a depot closing ceremony. The pass grants lifetime travel on all Milwaukee trains for Mr and Mrs Blackman.
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Thor
Milwaukee Railroal
Moravia
M. K. Blackman
Blackman
Milwaukee Railroad
Milwaukee
Chicago
Walker Honored in Sandy Miscellaneous Shower
A fragmented notice notes a celebration in Sandy for Walker with hints of a miscellaneous shower. Names such as Mickie Walker and David Lewis appear in garbled form, suggesting a local social event with honors and affiliations to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Walker
April showers bring cooler weather and modest moisture
April showers and cooler temperatures moved into the area Saturday evening. Rain on Saturday and Sunday totaled about one inch, with another shower Wednesday morning adding needed moisture. Temperatures returned to normal April readings, and Wednesday morning hovered in the upper 40s.
Family Night At Methodist Church Acknowledges Local Helpers
The Methodist church held family night onWednesday evening with a cooperative supper. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose Mr and Mrs George Winslet Mr and Mrs George Scott Sharon Walter and Donna Rae Tubaugh. A short program of musical numbers from the high school music department followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Loyd Carter
Lloyd Rose
George, Winslet
George Scott
Sharon Walter
Donna Rae Tubauigh
Local Residents Attend Visits and Funeral Notices
Local families share visits and meals with relatives in Albia and Humboldt. A funeral held April 16 honored Russell Broghar’s son Donald, a 21 year old Beocher air base serviceman killed April 6 1958 in Alaska. At Cambridge Illinois a family member traveled for the service while others spent time with kin in Byron Illinois and Ottumwa Hospital care is noted for Weather Caster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Clark
Burbank
Calif
Earl Clark
Guy Johnson
Albia
Frank Swaim
Zelma Hopkins
Frank Swaims
John Miller
Humboldt
Clarence Dowd
Ina Miller
Zos' Callen
John Veach
Delmar In
Tuttle
Monroe County Hospital
Lyndon McDanet
Russell
Broghar
Donald
Beocher
Fit
Blumdorf
Anchorage
Alaska
Cambridge
Tinois
Lyndon McDangl
Guy McDanel
Herbert
Byron
Clinois
Ottumwa Hospital
Christian Churches to Exchange Pulpits in Rural Life Sunday
On Sunday April 27 Rural Life Sunday arrangements call for Rev Bruce Matthews of Carterville Christian church to preach at Moravia Christian church at 11 am. Rev Donald Plum of Moravia Christian church will fill the pulpit at Centerville in Matthews place and lead the service.
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Bruce Matthews
Carterville
Nazarene Church Service Schedule and Roles
The Church of the Nazarene Rey announces Pastor LaVern Smith and Superintendent Woodward. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with morning worship at 11:60 a.m. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. P. S. and midweek Hour of Prayer at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Rey
I LaVernsmith
Rank Woodward
Four Vacancies On Moravia's Faculty
Moravia school board at a regular meeting Friday night announced four vacancies on the faculty to be filled. Contracts were unsigned by Bernie Valentine Jean Dahnaman and Genevieve Morgan. Leona Berger was hired for the third grade vacancy and an additional eighth grade teacher will be needed for class sizes. The board will interview applicants at a special meeting Saturday night and approved purchases from Lorden Music for instruments and marching band drums and cases.
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Moravia
Bernie Valentine
Jean Dahnaman
Genevieve Morgan
Fenton
Leona Berger
Unionville
Lorden Music Company
Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule
The Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Rev. Lynn J. King as minister with a full weekly program. Sunday school at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11, Boys and Girls Fellowship at 6:45, Youth Fellowship at 8:45, evening service at 7:30, midweek service Wednesday 7:30, leadership training Thursday 7 p.m. Begins 8 p.m. starting April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
Church Service Notice at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church invites worshipers with Pastor Donald Plum and Superintendent Mrs Birdie Marin. Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m Communion and sermon delivered by Rev Bruce Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Marin
Bruce. Matthews
Mrs Clair Callen Elected Ladies Aid President
Mrs Clair Callen was elected president of the ladies aid of the EU. B. church at a Wednesday meeting. New officers include Mrs Harry Woodward vice president Mrs g Boyer secretary and Mrs Almerit Main treasurer. Quilt committees named Helma Tisue Elsie Adams and J T VanDorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Callen
Ladies Aid of the
EU. B. Church
Aid
Donald McCloud
Harry Woodward
G. Boyer
Almerit Main
Helma Tisue
Elsie Adams
J. T. VanDorin
South State Fair to Be Big Event in 100th Iowa Fair
Des Moines plans for the 100th Iowa State Fair were announced by fair secretary L Cunningham. The exposition opens Friday August 22 and runs through Sunday August 31 costing over 630000. It will include historical displays from Iowa’s past and exhibits forecasting futuristic developments in homes farming industry and national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
L. B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Iowa
Morayis Garden Club Plant Sale At Legion Home
The Morayis Garden club holds its annual plant shrub bulb and food sale at the Legion home on Saturday April 26. The sale starts at 11 o clock with sandwiches pie and coffee for the public. Mrs Bar Boyer serves as general chairman and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Morayis Garden Club
Legion Home
Bar] Boyer
Card of Thanks for Cards Flowers and Thanks
I thank all my friends for the many nice cards and flowers I received in the hospital and after returning home. Special thanks to the Icon two W. S. for the beautiful plant. They were all appreciated very much. Rex Haver
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W. S
Moravia students shine at county spelling contest
Four Moravia high school entrants from all four classes competed at Centerville. A 100 word list determined finalists by top grades. Senior Donna Cochran scored 98, junior Mona Main 97, freshman Lois Hopkins 98, with Floyd Proctor representing the sophomore class. The top spellers were four girls from Mystic and a freshman boy from Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Donna Cochran
Mona Main
Lois Hopkins
Floyd Proctor
Mystic
Moravia Defeats Cincinnati 3-0 In Ten Innings
Moravia beat Cincinnati 3-0 in ten innings as Pfannebecker struck out 12 and no-hits were noted in a prior game against Moulton. Moravia, coached by Harry Arnold, remains undefeated this spring with two wins over Udell and a win and tie with Cincinnati. The sectional tournament opens Monday with Moravia hosting Russell, weather permitting.
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Harry Arnold
Cincinnati
Moravia
Udell
Moulton
Ciney
Murdy
Mason
Plannebecker
Underwood
Cincy
Golic
Bates
Hudson
Miller
Pfannebecker
Barber
Cook
Harrington
Russell
Birthday thanks from J D Minnes to friends
J D Minnes expresses gratitude to many friends who remembered his birthday anniversary with cards and remembrances. He states that each one was greatly appreciated.
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J. D. Minnes
Albia Politicians Vie for Fourth District Nomination
Albia attorney Hugh W. Lundy announces a bid for the Republican nomination in Iowa fourth district congress. The race includes John Kyle and Percy Norris in the GOP primary, with six candidates overall plus four Democrats led by Milton Hollingshead and Steven V. Carter. incumbent Karl LeCompte will retire. district covers Monroe and surrounding counties. Hollingshead, 30, seeks the Democratic nod, a battle joined by Carter and Dale Kramer with Carter a three time nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Lundy
Albia
Congress
Karl M. LeCompte
Corydon
Monroe
Appanodose
Clarke
Davis
Decatur
Jasper
Keokuk
Lucas
Mahaska
Poweshiek
Ringgold
Union
Wapello
Wayne
Lundy
John Kyle
Bloomfield
Percy Norris
Centerville
Hollingshead
Steven V. Carter
Leon
Dale Kramer
Carter
Monme-Marion
Monroe County
Republican Central Committee
Milton F. Hollingshead
Iowa
A. E. Hollingshead
Dale Krames
Sigourney
Jackson
Hollingshead Company
Albia Real Estate
Milton Hollingshead
Albia High School
State University of Iowa
Drake University
Des Moines
United Nations Armistice Commission
Korea
State University
Christian Church
Katona
North English
First Christian Church
Democratic State Central Committee
Thank you for cards and letters during my illness
Herman Johnson expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and letters while he was ill, acknowledging the care and support he received.
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Herman Johnson
Mrs H G Broshar Thanks Friends for Get Well Wishes
Mrs H G Broshar expresses gratitude for get well cards gifts and calls received during her illness and being shut in. She thanks everyone who remembered her and sent support.
Donahoo Commencement Speaker May 13 and 20th Ceremonies
Legal notice notes a proposed county conservation board with a 4 to 1 mill tax to fund parks and recreation. Voters will decide in the June primary, board to be five residents. Moravia plans May 13 senior and May 20 eighth grade ceremonies at the school gym with Del Donahoe as senior speaker and Jerold Dunsmore as eighth grade speaker.
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Donahoo
County Conservation Board
Board of‘ Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Conservation Board
Conservation Commission
Moravia
del Donahoe
WOW
Omaha
Nebraska
Del
Warren Rouse
Community School Board
Jerold Dunsmore
Wayne County
Corydon
Methodist Church
Donald Plum
The
Christian Church
Lake of the Ozarks
Mrs Tillmont Named President Of W S C 8
The W S C S met at the Methodist church for a regular meeting and dessert luncheon. Mrs Lula Tillmont was named president with a slate including vice president Mrs D E Bishop and secretary Mrs Bertha Broshar among others. 21 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Howard Smith
Loyd Carter
Frank Wilson
Lula R. Tillmont
John Bailey
Clarence Whitehead
Lula Tilmont
D. E. Bishop
Bertha Broshar
Ron Woodward
Richard Tubaugh
Earl Tuttle
Lee Hiatt
Ralph McDonough
John Dodd
John Veach
Lester Brain
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Hiatt
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with twelve members and three guests attending. President Mrs. Charles Coffin presided as roll call quoted favorite scriptures. Plans were laid for May 6 guest day and committees were named. On the program Mrs. Melissa Felton and Mrs. Ira Boyer spoke on Evangelist Billy Graham. Guests included Mrs. Preston Hedgecock of Ganterville and her sister Mrs. Blanche Baack of Post Falls Idaho, plus hostesses mother Mrs. Rachel Hart.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
Emery Hiatt
Charles Coffin
Melissa Felton
Ira Boyer
Billy Graham
Preston Hedgecock
Ganterville
Blanche Baack
Post Falls
Idaho
Rachel Hart
Quiet Sunday Visits Across State Lines
Mrs J R Lovell of Arlington Virginia and Edgar Lovell with Will Matheny and Ester visited Mrs Charles Coffin Sunday evening. Lovell attended Ottumwa for Mae Loven funeral. Harry Pabst and Charles Coffin called on Clara Wilson at Unionville Sunday afternoon. Family dinner hosted by Grant Tadlock Naomi Sue with Neal Burton Washington Larry Tadlock Ames Basil Tadlock Blakesburg Carl Tisue Robert Kaster Centerville groups present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lovell
Arlington, Va
Edgar Lovell
Will Matheny
Ester
Ottumwa
Charles Coffin
Lovell
Mae Loven
Harry Pabst
Clell
Clara Wilson
Unionville
Grant Tadlock
Naomi Sue
Neal Burton
Washington
Larry Tadlock
Ames
Basil Tadlock
Blakesburg
Carl Tisue
Robert Kaster
Centerville
Directors Re-Elected at Iowa Southern Utilities Meeting
The Iowa Southern Utilities Company board members Edward L. Shutts Harold L. Mann Robert W. Greenleaf George S. Beuckman W. Keith Hamill and Max von Schrader were re elected at the annual stockholders meeting held April 21 in Centerville. Stock ownership exceeded 85 percent with 835 873 shares recorded March 21 and 9259 holders by year end 1957. over 38 percent resided in Iowa with none owning more than 3.4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Edward L. Shutts
Harold L. Mann
Robert W. Greenleaf
Town Southern Utilities
George S. Beuckman
Heil Company
Burlington
W. Keith Hamill
Cross, Hamill and Selby
Netwon
Max von Schrader
Union Bank & Trust Company
Ottumwa
Iowa Southern
J. A. Bradley
Towa Southern Utilities
Towa Southern
Iowa
Rural letter carriers host coop supper in Ap Panoose county
Rural letter carriers and their wives met at Mr and Mrs Max Mc Donough home Monday evening for a cooperative supper. Plans were made for the annual dinner honoring the county roads maintenance crew to be held Tuesday April 28 at Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap Panoose County
Max McDonough
Mystic
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Goody Gulthopper
von Gardner
Raymond
Nichols
He Lindley
Gunlock
Sandy * Bilekdé
Awol Lez Day
Bill Ov Hara
D. West
David West
Alghe
Mrs. Clair Callen
Ladies Aid
My. Rex Haver
MHS
Hugh Lundy
H. G. Broshar
Tillmont
20Th Century Club
Harold Mason
Lodge
A. D. Kincade
W. M. Harold Mason
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