Howard Smith Bid Farewell To Friends Before Des Moines Move
Howard Smith held his last regular coffee with friends in Moravia on Saturday before moving to Des Moines to live near son Richard and daughter Maxine. He ran the Moravia Union from 1923 to 1942, then served 24 years as a rural mail carrier, retiring October 81, 1966, and was Moravia’s Bicentennial King last year. He will reside at Calvin Manor, 4210 Hickman, Des Moines.
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Howard Smith
Des Moines
Richard
Maxine Weinman
Indianola
Howard
Moravia
Moravia Union
Calvin Manor
Hickman
Moravia Eastern Star holds school and inspection event
The Moravia Chapter of Eastern Stars hosted a Saturday school and inspection at the Masonic Temple with instructor Mrs. Betty Sweeney. A salad luncheon, dinner at Salem United Methodist Church, and a program honored 25 and 50 year members, with 88 guests from multiple towns attending.
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C.E.S
Moravia
Eastern Star Chapter
Betty Sweeney
Masonic Temple
Sweeney
Claude Hawk
Cindy Rinehart
Unionville
Mystic
Ottumwa
Milton
Bloomfield
Salem United Methodist Church
Elbert Moore
Raymond Charity
Billy Robinson
Kathy Woods
Janet Schneider
Lucile Carter
Eastern Stars
Richard Goughnour
Rhonda
Robert Carter
Leann
Kent
Mary Frances Herron
Carter
Ben French
Phyllis Dicks
Glennie Dicks
Kathryn Sharp
Doris Wilson
Weekend social circuit in Newton and nearby towns
Newton area residents hosted and visited over the weekend with multiple gatherings. Mr and Mrs Hubert Dorothy and Steve of Newton joined Buell Taylor’s family for KOA camping and Sunday dinner. Guests included Dr and Mrs Fimes Mein with Douglas and Kent Korfee of Olatha, Kan, and Mrs Merle Gackle of Oskaloosa. Additional visits featured Mrs Doris Main with Winnie DuVall and Jerry Main and family. Merritt Strunk visited his grandmother Mrs Doris Main and aunt Berhle Gaekle.
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Hubert Dorothy
Steve
Newton
Buell Taylor
KOA
Doris Main
Fimes Mein
Douglas
Kent Korfee
Olatha
Kan
Merle Gackle
Oskaloosa
Winnie DuVall
Jerry Main
Merritt Strunk
Blerle Gaekle
Win Die DuVail
Teeniam United Methodist Church Calendar Rev Deedrick
Worship service at 9 30 a m in twenty sixth message from First Corinthians with focus on the resurrection. Sunday School at 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Children’s Service at 7 p m No adult class due to Bishop Webb visit at Albia May 1 7 p m Meet the new bishop. Golden Cross Sunday offering noted. UM W not meeting April 28. Christ died and arose again for you.
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Teeniam United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
First Corinthians
Golden Cross
Webb
Trinity United Methodist
Albia
Um.w
Regional Teen Bible Quiz at Mid-America Nazarene College
The Church of the Nazarene in Olathe Kans hosts a regional teen Bible quiz April 28 and 29. Sherri Main of Moravia joins a quiz team with services listed for May 1 including Sunday School Worship Gospel Hour and an evening service. A Monthly Missionary Meeting is set for May 4 at 9:30.
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Mid-America
Walnut City Christian Church May Day Service
A community event at Walnut City Christian Church will be held Sunday afternoon May 1 at 2 30 pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend.
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Walnut City
Moravia Methodist notices and service schedule
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists pastors Bob and Jo Hoover Grace and Salem United Methodist staff Dean Tomlin Lay Leader Kenneth Condra Sunday School Superintendent at 9.00 am worship Grace 40:00 Sunday School Grace and Salem 2 06 am Sunday worship Sunday May 4 Men s Breakfast at Salem Bible study and prayer at Grace 5 prayer group Thursday meeting details appear garbled but indicate regular parish events and services.
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The
Moravia United
Grace United Methods
Dean Tomlin
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
Grace
Salem
Thank You Note From Visitors to Ji Serve Cats
A brief message thanks donors and volunteers for visiting a cat charity event. It mentions gratitude for food and prayer support and references kinship and community goodwill. The text reads as a personal acknowledgment from attendees to organizers.
Fragmented OCR: 2G tisk ey fee with Fr Rigaficnads
Readable parts mention the Buetwtel at Alas Haeet and unspecified items. The garbled text hints at a local list or notice, with scattered proper nouns and potential dates unclear in the fragment. No clear event or outcome can be established from the legible content.
Jaren Tubaugh Wins Silver at State FFA Convention
Jaren Tubaugh earned a Silver rating in Creed Speaking at the State FFA Convention in Des Moines last week. Harold Rowley failed in his bid for State Vice President. Moravia students at the convention reported an enjoyable time.
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Jaren Tubaugh
Bes Moines
Harold Rowley
Moravia
Booster Club Starts Summer Projects and Tour
Moravia Booster club votes to contribute 50 toward ree plantings in Moravia park and buy five chairs for the community building. It will sponsor the federal Green Thumb project employing elderly or low income persons for local community tasks. A tour of Centerville hospital is planned for Wednesday May 11 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m to learn more about plans for a new hospital.
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Booster Club
Moravia
Moravia Places Highlight Bluegrass Conference Meet
Moravia track results show Susan Whitehead second in 100 yd dash and second in 880 yd medley, with multiple Moravia athletes earning top four finishes. Jaren Tubaugh placed fifth for the Moravia boys in shot put as teams attended the Corydon meet but final team standings were incomplete.
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Corydon
Susan Whitehead
Sherry Kaster
Becky McBride
Jeannie Massman
Randy Kaster
Danette Rogers
Susan McBride
Jackie Wilson
Annette Avera
Moravia
Jaren Tubaugh
School Calendar Highlights From Late April To May
The calendar lists several track meets and events: Thurs Apr 28 conference track at Seymour 7 8. Fri Apr 29 travel to Centerville. Sat Apr 30 Mohawkettes track meet and 7 8 invitational here. Jr Sr Prom at 8 00. Mon May 2 girls track at Leon boys track at New Sharon. Tue May 3 girls track at New Sharon. Wed May 4 Music Mothers 1 45. Thurs May 5 Jazz Concert at 8 00. Fri May 6 boys track at Centerville. Sat May 7 sixth grade trip to circus and large group music contest at Pekin plus math students to Kirks Vike.
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Seymour
Centerville
Leon
New Sharon
Music Mothers
Pekin
Moravia Jazz Band to Perform Final Concert of Year
Moravia High School Jazz Band presents its last concert Thursday May 5 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The program features festival award tunes from Washington Jazz Festival plus varied tempos. Admission 1 for adults and older students, 30c for younger children.
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Moravia High School
Washington
Roos
Ed Massman
Tina Fosenburg
Tina
Julia Moore
Maria Pfannehecker
Darin Tubaugh
Craig Vance
Randy Whitehead
Jaren Tubaugh
Brian Luse
Scott O'Connor
Tim Penfield
Dave Pettibone
Suzanne Moore
Annette Avora
Susan Whitehead
Dave Spencer
Lena Gladfelder
Moravia SCA elects officers at Monday meeting
Moravia SCA met Monday evening in the high school library. The nominating committee presented a full slate accepted by acclamation: president Charlotte Tisue, vice president Mrs Keith Gladfelder, secretary Bernice Wilson, treasurer Jo Hoover, and members at large Bonnie Helmick Janet Dowd Linda Witt. The fourth grade won a $5 attendance award and traveling trophy. Mr Chuck Lewis spoke on the Hawkeye Science Fair and introduced three students Annette VanDorin LuAnn Walker and Andrew Burkland whose exhibits were viewed. Richard Roos introduced the fifth and sixth grade elementary band which performed two numbers. Refreshments were served by Venetah Tubaugh Jane Kaster and Donita Hayard.
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Moravia S.C.A
Charlotte ‘Tisue
Keith Gladfelder
Berniece Wilson
Jo Hoover
Bonnie Helmick
Janet Dowd
Linda Witt
Chuck Lewis
Hawkeye
Annette VanDorin
LuAnn Walker
Andrew Burkland
Richard Roos
Venetah Tubaugh
Jane Kaster
Donita Hayard
Three Moravians Join Iowa Army National Guard
Randy Cole Carl Moffatt and Ellis Paxston from Moravia have enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard under the buddy system. They are in delayed entry and will begin heavy equipment training in September. All three attended Moravia Community Schools and are sons of local residents.
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Randy Cole
Carl Moffatt
Ellis Paxston
Iowa Army National Guard
Moravia
Maysie Cole
Roy Moffatt
Fay Paxston
Depot Project Work Starting Moravia depot plan expansion
Moravia depot committee advances restoration including exterior painting and landscaping after moving to a new foundation on the south edge of town. Fundraising categories open for Founders Plaque and Memory Rack while prints and drawings are offered for sale. A $1000 donation arrived and plans for a future contribution drive are set.
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Moravia
Fot
Max McDonough
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Depot
Moravia Square
Moravia Bank
McDonough
Gamble
Gail Tuttle
Virginia McDonough
Art Fox
Elmer Gidel
Earl Rowley
Park Beautification Work Evening Planned by Clubs
The Booster Club and Garden Club invite volunteers for a Thursday April 28 work session at :30 in the park. Helpers will plant trees bulbs and trim shrubs using spades and tools. Members from Jaycees Jaycee Erles Raritans and school groups are welcome.
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Booster Club
Garden Club
Jaycees
Jaycee-Erles Raritans
Wins Top Music Award for 76 77 Year Devana Tubadgh
Devana Tubadgh received the top Voral Music award for the 76 77 year, with special recognition noted by officials. The ceremony highlighted Tubadgh's achievements among peers in the music community amid other honorees and performances.
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Devana
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