Sectional Baseball Tournament Set for Moravia Next Week
Moravia hosts a sectional baseball tournament with Mystic Bussey Seymour Lovilia and Moravia competing. Opening game Monday 3 30 p m Moravia vs Seymour, followed by Mystic vs Bussey Wednesday 2 30 p m. The Sey mour Moravia winner faces Lovilia Wednesday 4 00 p m, with finals Friday 3 30 p m.
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Moravia
Mystic
Bussey
Seymour
Lovilla
Seymour-Moravia
Lovilia
Rural Telephone Line Being Rebuilt Near Moravia
Farmers southeast of Moravia join to rebuild a nine mile two line metallic rural telephone system along Unionville road and spurs. Don Wolf of Moravia Telephone assists in installing the new line expected to serve about 40 phones with fewer noises and interference.
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Moravia
Unionville Road
Don Wolf
Moravia Telephone Company
Kimbrell Foster and Benz Attend FHA Conference
Twyla Foster and Roberta Benz attended the eleventh annual F H A leadership conference in Des Moines on April 20 and 21 with their advisor Miss Kimbrell. They stayed at the Kirkwood Hotel and led a public relations discussion while Roberta acted as secretary and gave the summary. Both are members of the State Public Relations committee and will assist the newly elected chairman in the coming year.
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Twyla Foster
Roberta Benz
Des Moines
Miss Kimbrel
Hey
Kirkwood
Twyla
Roberta
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Observes 182nd Anniversary
The Moravia Rebekah lodge No. 404 met at the I O O F hall with 17 members and one guest. Noble Grand Ruth Wilson led the meeting. Raymond Ashby’s article on Thomas A Wiley marked the 182nd year observance. Refreshments were served during social hour by committee members George Firking Lester Sawyer Imogene Tisue and Nel Utterback.
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Moravia
Nel Utterback
Dayton Dotson to Return to States
Mrs. Dayton Dotson reports a letter from her husband in Korea saying he is on his way to Japan and will be sent to the United States for his return home.
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Dayton Dotson
Korea
Japan
States
Births in Albia Ottumwa Centerville and California
Mr and Mrs Darrell Caster welcome Gary Alan born April 19 in Albia Hospital. Grandparents include Tom Richardson and E C Caster. Gregory Alan, born April 20, to Clarence Caster family in Ottumwa with E C Caster and Carl Bettis as grandparents. Vaughn Leon born April 18 to van Wright family Centerville. Great grandparents Flora Jones Moravia and Ell Hiatt Centerville. Dorin Wailes and W O Wright Centerville are grandparents. Pamela Ann born April 18 to James Castee of Castro Valley California. Harold Argo is grandparent. Victoria Jean born April 8 to Marvin Morris family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Caster
Albia
Gary Alan
Tom Richardson
E. C. Caster
Clarence Caster
Ottumwa
Gregory Alan
Carl Bettis
van Wright
Centerville
Vaughn Leon
Flora Jones
Moravia
Ell Hiatt
Dorin Wailes
W. O. Wright
James Castee
Garrison Ave
Castro Valley
Calif
Pamela Ann
Harold Argo
Marvin Morris
Victoria Jean
F NazareneYouth Group Holds Social Evening
The Church of the Nazarene youth fellowship met Friday at Pastor Rev. Charles Keyes home for a devotional program and games. The gathering marked Rev Keyes birthday anniversary with prayers and fellowship.
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Church of the Nazarene
Charles Keyes
Keyes
Merrill Coulson Birthday Party Celebrated
Mrs. C. C. Coulson honored her son Merrill on his ninth birthday with a Friday after school party. Children played games and had a weiner roast by the fireplace, then enjoyed decorated cake and ice cream. Merrill opened gifts as the afternoon concluded on the lawn, with helpers Richard Mason Bobby Torplin Ronnie Brosahar Gary Pfannerbecker Charles Harp and Dickie Harp.
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C. C. Coulson
Merrill
Coulson Yard
Richard Mason
Bobby Torplin
Ronnie Broshar
Gary
Larry— Pfannerbecker
Charles
Dickie Harp
Garden Club Orders Shrubs and Trees for Park Improvement
The Moravia Garden club committee plans beautification of the local park by ordering eight Florabunda roses eight Anthony Watercreephea seven cushion mums three forsythia three flowering crabapples of various species one Morain locust tree one hybrid elm and one tulip tree. Committee members include Mrs. Max McDonough Mrs. Warren DuVall Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. Ben Williams. Funds are donated by the Booster club Garden Kensington and American Legion Auxiliary. Mr. Bacon and his agriculture class will help plant the shrubs and trees.
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Moravia Garden Club
Florabunda
Anthony Watercrephea
Max McDonough
Warren DuVall
Howard Smith
Ben Williams
Booster Club
Garden and Kensington Clubs
American Legion Auxiliary
Bacon
iH T C Club Meets With Mrs Lee Hiatt
The iH T C club gathered Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Lee Hiatt. Roll call invited suggestions for a bigger and better Moravia. Mrs. Hiatt led entertainment, prizes awarded to Mrs. Frank Lathen and Mrs. Charles Johnson guessed the mystery box. They voted to send a food box to a Moravia needy family. Refreshments were served.
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E. T. C. Club
Lee Hiatt
Moravia
Bill Luse Named Hopkinton High Coach and Math Teacher
Bill Luse, son of Mrs. Raymond Ashby, accepts a post as girls and boys basketball coach and mathematics teacher at Hopkinton high school near Cedar Rapids. He will graduate from Parsons College in June. He is married with two daughters, Billie Jo and Patty Lou.
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Bill Luse
Raymond Ashby
Hopkinton High School
Cedar Rapids
Parsons College
Billie Jo
Patty Lou
Miss Kimbrell Joins Va Poly Tech Staff
M. Azalee Kimbrell, completing a second year as vocational homemaking instructor, resigned to join the staff of the Va Poly Tech Institute at Blacksburg, Virginia. She pursues a master's degree there. Moravia community offers congratulations. Mitzi Sawyer assists baton twirlers, teaching beginners Thursday afternoons. New batons available from Mr. Sloan.
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M. Azalee Kimbrell
Va Poly Tech Institute
Blackburg
Blockburg
Vaz
Miss Kimbrell
Moravia
Mitzi Sawyer
Sloan
Thank you note from Gilbert Calien to friends and neighbors
A grateful message from Gilbert Calien thanks friends and neighbors who called, sent cards, and helped with work at home, expressing deep appreciation for the support.
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Gilbert Calien
Pioneer Moravia Ties Bind a Growing Community
The Moravia area’s early settlers built a life around split rail trade and agriculture. Families such as the Windsers, Pabsts, Schreiners, Youngs, Blumenstocks, and Hiatt descendants shaped the village, with Aunt Martha Hiatt surviving to 106 and recounting journeys from North Carolina to Iowa in 1852. The narrative traces wagon treks, church founding, and the rise of Moravian institutions, including Salem United Brethren and multiple churches, linking old homesteads to today’s community fabric.
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Mamie
Blumenstock
Moravie
Winslers
Pabsts
Schreiners
Youngs
Crees
Oehlers
Bowers
Blumenstocks
Grables
Darbys
Germany
Martha Hiatt
Martha
Iowa
Greensboro
North Carolinas
State F F A Farmer Awardees Named At Sioux City
At the state F F A convention in Sioux City Thomas Proctor and Edwin Clark were elected to receive Town Farmers awards. Edwin Clark and George Scott represented the Moravia chapter as delegates and George served on the camp committee. The group visited the Sioux City Journal Tribune Nutrena Mills and the White Horse Patrol on Friday afternoon.
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Charles Bacon
Thomas Proctor
Edwin Clark
George Scott
Sioux City
Moravia
George
Sioux City Journal- Tribune
Nutrena Mills
White Horse Patrol
Grace Methodist Women Meet on Be Ye Perfect Topic
The W. C. S. of Grace Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon April 18 with Mrs Ira Robb. Devotion led by Mrs Leonard Palmer. Program leader Mrs Mearl Walter spoke on changing patterns for women. Participants included Mrs Frank Wilson Mrs C L Hartinger Mrs Howard Smith and Mrs Robert Sloan. Mrs D E Bishop read a poem. Mrs William Gardner led the business meeting. Hosts were Mrs Ira Robb Mrs Leonard Palmer Mrs Mearl Walter and Mrs E C Caster. Loren Cope of Salem Til was a guest.
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Grace Methodist Church
Ira Robb
Leonard Palmer
Mearl Walter
Frank Wilson
C. L. Hartinger
Howard Smith
Robert Sloan
D. E. Bishop
William Gardner
E. C. Caster
Loren Cope
Salem, Til
Taylor-Ettes 4 H Club Meets With Sandra Hiatt
The Taylor-Ettes 4H Club met at Sandra Hiatt’s home on April 18. President Betty Harsh led the meeting at 8:00 with the pledge to the American flag. Members present were Mary Meter Harsh, Sandra Ellen Condra, and leader Gladys Harsh. Guests included Coleen Fenton, Vera Wahl, and Maxine Firking. A demonstration on Baked Custard was given by Sandra Hiatt. Refreshments were served and the meeting closed with the 4H flag pledge. The next meeting is set for May 16 with Margaret Condra.
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Taylor-Ettes 4H
Sandra Hiatt
Betty Harsh
Wanda MclIlwain
Psent
Mary Meter Harsh
Sandra Ellen Condra
Gladys Harsh
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meeting Report
Regular Chariton Township Farm Bureau meeting held at California school house Friday evening April 20 with 30 present. A cooperative supper followed. Darlene Gladfelder reported on ladies meetings in March and April. Entertainment was Battle of the Sexes with Hazel Hellyer posing questions and Gladfelder scoring. women won by two points.
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Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California School House
Darlene Gladfelder
Hazel Hellyer
Gratitude for Kindness During Illness and Birthday
I thank friends for the lovely cards sent during my illness and the many I received on my birthday. This expression of thoughtfulness will always be remembered.
Card of Thanks from Anna Hiatt
Mrs Anna Hiatt thanks friends and relatives for visits flowers Sunshine basket from Taylor Aid jonquins from W S C S and other kind gifts and cards through illness. Her gratitude notes how the kindness meant more than her share of support.
Williams and Schaffner families extend thanks for support
We thank everyone for the cards flowers and expressions of sympathy shown during our recent bereavement. Dr and Mrs L M Williams Evangelist and Mrs Clarence Schaffner and sons Timothy and John David of Ferriday La arrived Tuesday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Schaffner and her grandparents Mr and Mrs J L Dodd.
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L. M. Williams
Evangelist
Clarence) Schaffner and Sons
Timothy
John David
Ferriday
Louis Schaffner
J. L. Dodd
Festival Leaders Named At Moravia Fall Festival
Mrs DuVall and P K Horner were elected leaders for this year’s Fall Festival at a Community Hall meeting. Vice presidents for the women’s division were named as Mrs Ben Williams and Mrs Wm Woodward. Men’s division leader is Norman Ward with Loyd Carter secretary and Rowena McFatridge treasurer. Plans include a centennial observance in early September Sept 7-8 and a festival booklet and possible fireworks display. Survivors of a separate obituary include Mrs Hugh Sayres of Platt City killed in a Kansas City area auto wreck Monday evening. She was the former Roxa Spencer youngest daughter of W R Spencer Moravia Moravians. She is survived by husband and young daughter and several siblings. The article notes services held in Parksville and community organizations asked to appoint delegates to the festival committee.
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Hugh Sayres
Platt City
Kansas City
Sayres
Roxa Spencer
Moravia
W. R. Spencer
Spencer
Trenton
Jack Martin
Harris, Mo
Warren DuVall
P. K. Horner
Ben Williams
Wm. Woodward
Mearl Walter
Loyd Carter
Rowena McFatridge
Norman Ward
Don Wolf
Rex Angel
Homer King
O. C. Kasier
Larry Brooks
C. C. Coulson
Ray Charity
Maurice Walter
Art Fox
Paul Spencer
Dick Veach
Marvin Gardner
Claude Hawk
Harold Mason
Rev
Keyes
John van Zante
Karl Tuttle
20th Century Plans Mother-Daughter Party
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Rogers presiding. Plans were made for a mother-daughter party on May 8 and a plant and bulb exchange followed. Guests included Mrs. Bob Stites of Moulton and Mrs. Robert Grubbs. Mrs. Ben Williams spoke on the hybridization story.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
Frank Rogers
Local News Notices of Obits and Visits Across Iowa Towns
Dr and Mrs L M Williams attended the funeral services for his mother Mrs J S Williams of Knoxville Saturday at Story City. Mrs Williams had been ill for some time. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Barghahn and children of Knoxville spent Sunday with her mother Mrs EF Oehler. Donald Brain of Grand Fork ND came Monday for a two week visit at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Lester Brain after weekend in Grundy Center and Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Lester Brain spent the weekend in Iowa City. Mrs Amy Lockman attended the funeral of her brother in law Dr Thomas Trimble of Tipton held at Albia Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs A G Johnson and Zelma Hopkins of Blakesburg and Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson and little Carl of Ottumwa were dinner guests Sunday at the Swarm home. Mrs Delia McCrory went to Des Moines Wednesday to attend funeral services of her brother Everett Brackett who died Sunday. Miss Neva Gearhart of Nampa CA came Tuesday to visit her sister Mrs P D Schreiner and will visit another sister Mrs Frank McCord at Eddyville also brother Forrest Gearhart at Centerville. Miss Gearhart was born here leaving at two years old, first visit back. Mr and Mrs E G Hawk were business visitors in Des Moines Tuesday and on return stopped to visit Mrs Russell Davis at Hartford. Mrs Del McCarthy of Bloomfield, staying with daughter Mrs Lester Sawyer since April 1, entered St Joseph hospital in Centerville Monday for treatment. Miss Mary Roberts instructor
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L. M. Williams
J. S. Williams
Knoxville
Story City
Willams
Kenneth Barghahn
EF. Oehler
Donald Brain
Grand Fork
N. Dak
Lester Brain
Grundy Center
Iowa City
Amy Lockman
Thomas Trimble
Tipton
Albia
A. G. Johnson
Zelma Hopkins
Blakesburg
Carl Johnson
Little Carl
Ottumwa
Swarm
Delia McCrory
Des Moines
Everett Brackett
Sunys
Neva Gearhart
Nampa
Calif
P. D. Schreiner
Frank McCord
Eddyville
A& Brother
Forrest Gearhart
Centerville
Miss Gearhart
E. G. Hawk
Russell Davis
Hartford
del McCarthy
Bloomfield
Lester Sawyer
St. Joseph Hospital
Mary Roberts
Weekend Guests Gather for Local Family Events in Hamburg Area
The article lists numerous visits and family gatherings across Hamburg and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs. BE and F. Oehler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McIntosh, Bobby and Billy of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith and Anna of Chariton, Mrs. Nora Burke, Mrs. Mary Burns, Mrs. Charles Grinstead, Mr. and Mrs. John Veach and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Al Knudson and family, Mrs. Frank Veach on her 84th birthday, Mrs. Rebecca Millemon and Thayne, Jack and family of Prairie City, the Millemon family of Bettendorf, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Main of Madison, Wis., Richard Smith of Simpson College, and U. S. Mangie with trips to Rochester and Mayo Clinic, plus Mrs. Roy Moffatt and daughter Linda visiting Housley.
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Hamburg
F. Oehler
Robert McIntosh
Bobby
Billy
Cedar Rapids
D. E. Bishop
Leo Smith
Anna
Chariton
Nora Burke
Mary Burns
Ottumwa
Charles Grinstead
John Veach
Mary
al Knudson
Centerville
Frank Veach
Rebecca Millemon
Thayne
Jack
Prairie City
William Millemon
Bettendorf
Arthur Main
Madison
Wis
Mollie Main
Richard Smith
Simpson College
Indianola
Howard Smith
U. S. Mangie
Rochester
Minn
Mangie
Mayo Clinic
Roy Moffatt
Linda
Lester Housley
Go to Church Month Aims To Boost Moravia Attendance
Moravia ministers urge May designated as Go To Church Month to mark the city centennial with revived Christian living and church attendance. Plan includes personal visits calls and cards to invite participation. cooperation among churches is stressed to renew devotion and loyalty to God.
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Kimbrell
Foster
Benz
Rebekahs
O. F
Merrill Coulson
Garden Club
Ih. T. C. Club
Hopkinton School
Va Poly Tech
Artha M
Mistory
Alphus
Burton
Appanoose County
Mr. Burton
Hiatts
Tennessee
William Callen
Henry Coulson
Jesse
Myriam Wilson
Lynden McCumber
N. C
Myriam
Wilsons
Lynden
McCumbers
Lyman Main
Johnny Main
Cmall
Indiana
Lyman
Nellie Main-Gladfelder
Jess
Salem United Brethren Church
Main
Tucdiana
Aaron W. Kincade
Wash
Caroline Hiner
Jess Goldsberry
Johny Nowels
Hague Paxton
Aaron Luse
Luse
Young Wash
Main Station
Zuloff
Chariton River
Moravian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal
Presbyterian Church
United Brethren
Salem
Mount Zion
Selection
Franklin E. Brooke
Western College
United Brethren College
Toledo
Conservatory of Music
Brooke
The
Echao
Martha Coulson
Wesley
Tom Proctor
Taylor-Ette
Chariton Twp
Farm Bureau Meeting
Hugh Sayers
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