Rites Planned for Cephus Tucker in Moravia Area
Cephus Tucker 67 of Bismarck North Dakota died Wednesday evening at his brother in law Guy Day’s home in Ottumwa after a long illness following an operation in Rochester Minnesota. He was a former bank cashier and farmer, son of Allison and Tarza Tucker, survived by his wife Bertha a son Robert of Denver and a sister Mrs Tom Long of Centerville. Funeral services were held Saturday at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery under Turner funeral home directions. Rev Everett Major of Willard Street Methodist Church in Ottumwa officiated.
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Cephs Tucker
Bismarck
N. 1
Inlaw
Guy Day
Ottumwa
Rochester
Minn
Horton & Farm
Moravia
Allison
Tzara
Prandose County
Moravia All Stars Edge Melrose In Tight Victory
The Moravia All Stars defeated Melrose 8 to 7 on the local field Tuesday night in a close game. Moravia led briefly in the later innings after a tied duel, with McDanel pitching and Gladfelder catching for Moravia while McGrath pitched for Melrose with Hannam catching. The Stars invited teams with open dates to contact manager Maurice Walter to schedule future games.
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Moravia All-Stars
Melrose
Moravia
McDanel
Bob Gladfelder
McGrath
Hannam
Teatty
Maurice Walter
The
Moravia All Stars
Unionville Road Rebuilding Starts by Milton Firm
The J and K Construction of Milton has begun rebuilding Unionville Road from Moravia end toward Miller church. The new company, with young equipment and veteran operators, uses three diesel Caterpillar units, three large dirt movers, two large dozers, a sheep foot tamper puller, and a grader. Work will proceed as weather permits with the county board aiming to gravel before winter.
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J & K ‘Construction
Milton
Unionville
Moravia
Propany
Appanoose
Bill Broshar Attends Baseball Trial Camp in Des Moines
Bill Broshar attends the Kant Cubs baseball trial camp in Des Moines where staff will select 60 outstanding candidates across three age groups. Saturday night features three games among the groups as Bill auditions at third base.
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Bil Broghar
Kant-Cubs
Des Moines
Bill
Reunion of Rogers descendants to meet in Centerville
Notice announces a reunion of the descendants of T. J. Rogers and relatives on Sunday August 6 at the city park in Centerville. Sec y Mad Neal Fox, Piano.
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T. J. Rogers
Centerville
Neal Fox
Newborn Victoria Victoria hypo at Smith hospital
Mr and Mrs John Marlin Jr welcome a daughter born Wednesday evening July 26 at 3 40 in Smith hospital Alble. The baby weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was named Victoria. Del Donahoo of Ottumwa and Mrs Donahoo are parents of Dennis Wayne born Friday July 28 at General hospital Des Moines. Del is an announcer for radio station KBEZ.
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John Marlin, Jr
Smith Hospital
Alble
Victoria Hypo
del Donahoo
Ottumwa
Dennis Wayne
General Hospital
Des Moines
Del
KBEZ
Ice cream truck overturns near town
A Borden ice cream truck driven by Les Whitson of Albia flipped onto its side in a corn field east of Leo VanDorin’s after braking for a corner. The driver escaped serious injury and assisted by Harold Hawk, with large containers removed by another Borden truck returning to Ottumwa.
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Borden
Leo VanDorins
Les Whitson
Albia
VanDorin
Hig
Ottumwa
Ottum
Harold Hawk
Mr. Whitson
Blakesbore
Moravia
Leonard Wilsons Observe 20th Anniversary Celebration
More than fifty relatives and friends gathered at the home near Seymour to observe Leonard Wilsons 20th wedding anniversary and Mr Wile son day marked his 50th birthday. The group shared a cooperative dinner and visiting with family members from Moravia Moulton Indianola Waverly Lovilla Centerville Albia and surrounding areas.
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Leonard Wilson
Seymour
Wileson
Eph Wilson
Carl Cloyed
E. G. Hawk
Frank Wilson
John and
Paul
Claude Hawk
Carolyn
Richard
Trenton
Wilson
W. P. Davis
Harold Mason
Moravia
Fern Wright
Dana
Elaine McCoulough
Moulton
Mra
Don Furrey
Indianola
Francis Gerger
Waverly
Nancy Rousseau
James Rousseau
Lovilla
R. C. Wilson
Jay
Junior White
Lois Martin
Annabelle Walter
Centersville
James Wilson
Albla
FFA Plans St Louis Trip For Freshmen
A special F F A meeting on July 28 decided members will travel to St Louis on August 4 5 and 6. All newly enrolled freshmen intending to take Agriculture may join. All participants must meet at the school at 4 00 am Friday with the bus departing at 4 30 am. Donald Picks Reporter.
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St. Louis
Order of Thanks to Kensington and Local Groups
I thank the Kensington Club Garden Club and its secret pal in the Garden club the Eastern Star the Legion Auxiliary and all friends for the lovely cards flowers letters and gifts during my recent illness I appreciate your thoughtful remembrance and kindness Mrs Louise Oehler
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Kensington Club
The
Garden Club
Eastern Star
E. U. B. Church
Legion Auxiliary
Louise Oehler
Lockman Reunion Ahead at Moravia Park
The annual Lockman reunion will be held at Moravia park on Sunday, August 13, inviting family and friends to gather for a community reunion event.
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Moravia Park
Iconium Plans Annual Homecoming Sunday Event
The Iconium community observes homecoming next Sunday with services at the Methodist church. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. W. F. T. Evang, followed by a noon basket dinner. A 2:00 p.m. program features special music and a visit from Rev. J. W. Zerbe and other former members. Everyone invited.
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Iconium
Methodist Church
W. F. T. Evang
J. W. Zerbe
Howard Smiths Celebrate 25th Anniversary Dinner
A family dinner Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Smith celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included J C More Hugo Johnson Jim Weinman Keith More and families from Center ville Indianola Harlan Alexandria Des Moines Mediapolis and Albian.
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Howard - Smith
Waldo
Mission Band Meeting At Church This Friday Afternoon
The children's Missionary hand of the B A Bychurch will hold a meeting at the church Friday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00. Mrs Wendell Murdy will be the hostess.
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B. A. Bychurch
Wendell Murdy
Past Matrons Enjoy Picnic at Coulsons
The Past Matrons club was entertained by Mrs Cycil Coulson Mrs Roweng McFatridge Mrs Dave Bishop and Mrs Orville Burton at the Coulson home Tuesday evening. The fourteen members and one guest Miss Oneita Selby shared a delicious picnic supper before spending the evening at the skating rink.
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Cycil Coulson
Roweng” McFatridge
Dave Bishop
Orville Burtan
Coulson
Oneita Selby
Moravia Garden Club Holds July Meeting
The Moravia Garden Club met last Wednesday at Mrs. Frank Rogers home for the July meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Lester Sawyer and Mrs. Riley Callen. The program featured Mrs. W. V. Murdy on midsummer garden problems and care, and Mrs. Fred Tilmont on its ponpy time. Mrs. Warren Duyvall gave Peepe suggestions. The president, Mrs. Ben Williams, formed committees for the flower show. The next meeting is August 23 at Mr. Fred Tilimont’s home.
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Moravia Garden Club
Frank Rogers
Lester +Sawyer
Riley Callen
W. V. Murdy
Fred Tilmont
Warren DuyVall
Ben Williams
War hits Moravia with uncertainty and disruption
The Moravia community feels the war's reach as a Randolph vaudeville show is scrapped when a lead actor is drafted for military service. Former Moravia coach Jim Mortisan returns, unsure of future plans as Uncle Sam calls for duty. Donald Nash of Nash's Farm Service, Albia, is drafted into National Guard training.
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Moravia
Randolph
Jim Mortisan Waa
Sam
Donald Nash
MHS
Nash
Albia
National Guard
Monroe County Picnic and Sports Festival Planned
The Monroe county rural young peoples members and the Boys 4-H officers plan the county farmer's picnic and sports festival for Saturday at Albla city park. Events begin at 9:30 AM with a safe driving contest and a softball tournament. Doris DeGeus, county women's chairman, aims to provide ample iced tea and a picnic dinner.
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Monroe County
Albla
Ball. Park
Doris DeGeus
Shower Honors Jeraldine Kaster
A prenuptial shower was held Monday at the Virgil Kaster home for Jeraldine Kaster who will wed August 6. Guests joined in games and gifts then refreshments of fruit salad and cake were served. many attendees and those sending gifts are named.
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Virgil Kaster
Jeraldine Kaster
Wenge Mindy
Nass Lewis Rouse
Sau Jeter
Jeraldine
Wm. Zapuder
Lewis. Bettis
Averil Easter
Claude Rogers
Donna
Russell Gillaspie
Joy
Judy
Lewis Rouse
Merrill Knudsen
Jim Kaster
Roy Ellison
Raymond Jones
Ted Glasgow
Horton Potts
Wendel Murdy
James
Cleo Reagan
Hap Harris
Clint Albertson
Lois
Darlene
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Virsil Kaster
J. Luse
G. E
Gus Luse
Leonard Bettis
Wayne Clark
Allan
Mervin Ellison
Son
Lloyd Brown
Vernon Easter
Francis Turner
Susie Besco
Aaron Campbell Honored on 78th Birthday
A dinner was held Sunday July 30 at the Aaron and Ted Campbell home to honor Aaron Campbell on his 78th birthday. The table featured two angel food cakes courtesy of Mrs. Nancy Temple and Marcia Walters set with seventeen ty three candles. Attendees included Mrs. Lella Dew and her son George Niehaus, Mrs. Nancy Temple, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Campbell, and the honoree.
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Aaron and Ted Campbel
Aaron Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Nancy Temple
Marcia Walters
Lella Dew
George
Dick Niehaus
Gladbrook
Ted Campbell
Walters Upholstery and Repair Shop Vacation Closure
The Walters Upholstery and Repair Shop will be closed for two weeks while the owners take a vacation. Normal services paused during the break with plans to resume after the stated period.
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Walters
Antiquity Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting August 7
A Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252, A. F. & A. M. will be held Monday evening, August 7. Visiting brothers welcome. H. L. Pearson, W. M. Coulson, Sec.
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Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
H. L. Pearson
Coulson
Booster Club Annual Family Picnic Named for Moravia
The Moravia Booster club will hold its annual family picnic in the park this Friday at 4 45 p m All members and families are invited The club will furnish cold drinks members bring a covered dish dessert and sandwiches A business session for members follows the dinner All members urged to attend
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The
Moravia Booster Club
Cuurcnes Church of Christ MORAVIA Service Schedule
Moravia church services listed with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. overseen by Eugene McCrory, Lord's Supper at 11:00 a.m. and sermon God and The Devil by Billy Schaffner, 8:00 p.m. Bible study, and Wednesday 8:00 p.m. preaching by Clarence Schaffner. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Church of Christ Moravia
Eugene McCrory
God
Billy Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites worshippers to join Sunday School at 10 00 a m Worship at 10 50 a m with sermon A Glowing Certainty Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p m Evangelistic services with guest speaker Louis Mounts at 8 00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting Also extended are welcomes to seek faith and church fellowship in these times.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Leo Wilson
Harold Maron
Louis Mounts
Nazarene Church Schedule Promotes Weekly Meetings
The Nazarene church lists Sunday activities led by Pastor Strs. Hohn. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Young People's meeting at 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Junior meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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Church of ‘the Nazarene
Ry AoHaha
Paator
Hohn
Grave Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Sermon Invitation
Worship in Moravia Iowa at Grave Methodist Church with minister Wouneita McConnell preaching Now is the Time from II Corinthians 6 2 Today is the day of salvation Children’s missionary group to meet August 9 at 2 30 at the Bud Walter home invitation extended to join worship services and activities
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Grave Methodist
Moravia
Iowa
Wouneita McConnell
Childrens Missionary Group
Bud Walter
Wesley Methodist Church Waunelta McConnell Minister
Morning Worship at Wesley Methodist led by Waunelta McConnell with a 9:45 assembly. II Corinthians 6 2 proclaims today as the day. Church School scheduled for 10:30 a.m. with reference to scripture.
Iconium Methodist Homecoming Sunday Services
Iconium Methodist holds homecoming with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Public worship follows at 11:00 a.m. Evangelist W. F. T. Evans preaches the occasion.
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Iconium Methodist Sunday School
W. F. T. Evans
Moravia School Board Hears Budget and Resigns
The Moravia School board met Tuesday to hear the budget. They accepted the resignation of Martin Van Dyne of Numa, who taught science and served as high school principal. The board discussed housing eight buses, noting depreciation and winter start issues, and considered building a bus garage and workshop near the schoolhouse.
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Moravia
Martin van Dyne
Numa
van Dyne
Keosauqua Couple Wed At Methodist Church
Lenora Moore and William Peacock, both of Keosauqua, were married at 10 am on Saturday in Grace Methodist Church. The Rev. Wainelta McConnell officiated the double ring ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. Don Wi iE as attendants. The couple departed for a honeymoon trip and will reside in Keosauqua upon return.
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Lenora Moore
William Peacock
Keosauqua
Grace Methodist Church
Wainelta McConnell
Don Wi Ie
Rural Women's Club Honors Mrs H Derby
Mrs Ervert Long hosted a July luncheon at Derby with members Maude Nina Newman Ava Mock Martha Mock and others. The program featured a short presentation while Mrs Long and guests enjoyed sandwiches ice cream strawberries cake and iced tea.
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Ervert Long
Meni ‘Keerchief
Derby
Inch Derby
Maude
Nina Newman
Ava "Mock
Martha Mock
Pamela
Emma. McGilvery
Irene Parry
Minnie Majors
Louis Moun ts to Speak at U B Church
Louis H Mouris of Ballard College at Makin Ga will be the special speaker for the E U B church event Sunday evening. Guests at the Home Builders ice cream social at Claude Hawk s July 25 include Rev Wilson and family and many local residents.
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E. U. B. Church
Louis H. Mouris
Ballard College
Makin, Ga
Ivan Walters
Yellowstone Park
Points West
Claude Hawk
Wilson
David
Carl VanZante
Guy Argo
Wendell Murdy
Kenneth Condra
Jea
T. J. Luse
Community Family of Mikels Near Moravia Highlighted
The Mikels, a farm family long settled four miles south and one mile west of Moravia, are active in diversified farming with Angus cattle and Poland China hogs on a 452 acre spread. Gerald and Curtis help manage operations while the children pursue 4-H and FFA activities. The family, married since May 9, 1928, enjoys farm life and recently acquired a new Mercury auto.
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Moravia
Perry C. Mikels
Gerald
Mr. Mikels
Curtis
Mikels
Patsy
Marvalee
Carlota
Dwight Stocker
Hedrick
Theo Miller
Poland
F.F.A
Hved
Mornvig
Pew Mercury
Gerald Tog
Industrqus
Funeral for Rev Walter Lagle Held After Auto Crash
Rev Walter Lagle, pastor of the Church of Christ, died in a Thursday night auto crash near Prairie City when his car hit a chuckhole and railing on a gravel road. His wife was critically injured with little hope for recovery. Survivors include two daughters Nadine Newlin and Bonita Pence, and two sons Forrest and Veril, plus several grandchildren.
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John Laws
Water Lagle
Montezuma
Churcht of Christ
Nadine
Newlin
Bonita Pence
Forrest
Veril
Whicke Family Holds Cooperative Dinner After Skating
The Whicke family shared a cooperative dinner of fried chicken and all the trimmings after a skating afternoon. Cream and pop were served at home, with Ottie Whicker remarking he would rather skate but did both activities.
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Ottie Whicker
Beetlebamb and James Kaster Win Second Line at Polk City Trial
Be tlebamb dog and handler James Kaster secured second line in a field trial at Polk City Sunday. Attendees included Dayne Taylor Bernard Hayes Forrest Kaster Richard Proctor Vernon Kaster and Harold Hawi.
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Beetlebamb
James Kaster
Polk City
Dayne Taylor
Bernard Hayes
Forrest Kaster
Richard Proctor
Vernon Kaster
Harold Hawi
Coode Elevator Installing Scales For Large Load Capacities
The John Googe elevator at Alhia is installing a Fairbanks Morris scale system stretching 45 feet and capable of weighing up to 50 tons. Believed to be among the largest scales in the area, it can handle any load permitted on the roads.
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John Googe
Alhia
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