Festival Planning Progressing in Moravia Amid Carnival Hurdles
Norman Ward reports challenges in securing carnival concessions for the Moravia Fall Festival due to Iowa's anti-gambling laws. Despite bans, Ward lines up some concessions and hopes more come before opening day. Blakesburg and Lovilla plans are uncertain. R. E. A. officials meet fall festival leaders to coordinate entertainment and rides for children. The district has about 2500 R. E. A. members, roughly 10,000 people. Harold Hudgens has secured a state college horse pulling machine for the Saturday contest. A larger children’s parade with more divisions and prizes is planned with cash and merchandise from local supporters. The hobby show aims for more displays. contact Mrs. R. R. Pennington for assistance.
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Norman Ward
Moravia
Iowa
Moulton
Blakesburg
Lovilla
Harold Hudgens
State College
Hobby Show
R. R. Pennington
Pat Sivas
Rebekahs Plan Float For Fall Festival
At the Rebekah lodge 404 meeting held at the I O O F hall on Monday evening Noble Grand Bette Day named Mrs Ruth Wilson Mrs Gladys Harsh Mrs Katherine Charity and Roscoe Pennington to design a float for the Fall Festival parade. Members and families will have a picnic Monday August 21 at 6 30 in the park then attend skating after. Twenty members and one guest attended the gathering. The refreshment committee served ice cream roll water and coffee.
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Rebekah Lodge No
O. F. Hall
Noble
Grand
Bette Day
Ruth Wilson
Gladys Harsh
Katherine Charity
Roscoe Pennington
J. P. Day
Lawrence Roland
Mra
Ira Robb
Evan Harsh
Boyer Family Holds 58th Annual Reunion at Centerville Park
Members of the Boyer family gathered for the 58th annual reunion at Centerville park on a day with smaller attendance due to various causes. The event featured a noon dinner, a business session led by president Mrs. Clara Morrigan, and elections appointing Earl Boyer as president and Henry Woodward as vice president. A proposal to fix Augusts third Tuesday for future reunions was approved.
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Boyer
Centerville Park
Clara Morrigan
Earl Boyer
Henry Woodwad
Arlene Woodward
Coe
F. A. Boyer
Bill Woodward
Olin Foster
Earl
H. Boyer
Mountain Grove
Henderson Boyer
Unionville
B U B Family Night Friday at Church
The B U B family church night will be held Friday evening Aug 18. Each family is asked to bring a dozen cookies.
Coulson Family Reunion Planned for Centerville Park
The 24th Coulson family reunion is set for August 20, 1950 in Centerville Iowa city park. Bethel E McDonald serves as secretary.
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Coulson
Centerville
Iowa
Bethel E, C
McDonald, Secy
Rites Monday For Pioneer Eph Wilson
Ephriam Franklin Wilson born March 8 1868 in Monroe county died August 10 in Mora Vie at 82 5 5. He joined Moravian then Methodist church and remained faithful. He married Adda Stocker on March 11 1891 and had six children Edna Dyphon Ruby Cloyed E L Wilson R C Wilson Burke Wilson and Vivian Wright. He leaves 6 children 20 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He lived within two miles of his birthplace and was beloved by family and community.
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Ephriam Franklin Wilson
Jesse M
Miriam Wilson
Monroe County
Moravia
Old Moravian Church
Methodist Church
Adda Eldora Stocker
Sur
Edna Dyphon
Woodward
Ruby Cloyed
E. L. Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Centerville
Burke Wilson
San Diego
Calif
Vivian Wright
Moulton
Birthday Party Honors Frances Ann Kaster
A birthday party was held Thursday Aug 10 at the Orel Kaster home for Frances Anns eleventh birthday. Guests included Vera Wall Mardeena Hiatt Delores Hiatt Maxine Pirkins Judy Martin Joan Fox Betty Jegsig Van Dorn and Donna McElderry sent a present though unable to attend.
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Orel-Kaster
Frances Ann
Frances
Vera Wall
Mardeena
Delores Hiatt
Maxine
Pirkins
Judy
Martin
Joan Fox
Betty
Jegsig’.Van Dorn
Donna McElderry
Guild Girls to Stage One Act Play August Second
The Missionary Guild girls of the EUB church will present a one act play Hands That Give on Monday evening at 8 00 at the EUB church A play and short program will follow all welcome to attend
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Guild Girls
Missionary Guild Girls
E. U. B. Church
Mrs McKinley Resigns to Teach in Centerville Schools
Mrs McKinley who has taught third and fourth grades here for several years has resigned to accept a position as fourth grade teacher in Centerville schools near her home. Several applications have been received for the grade position and for the high school principal position. The school board is expected to fill these vacancies at their board meeting Monday evening.
All Stars Lose In Tourney At Woodburn
Moravia All Stars faltered with errors in Woodburn Legion softball tournament against Murray. Bud McDanes pitched and scored Moravia run via Gene Tisue, while Robert Charles Gladfelder caught. Murray drove in four. Ottumwa Cubs beat Moravia 12–11 after a late surge, tying 11–11 before 12th inning decisive run. Udell and Melrose set next games in Moravia schedule.
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Moravia
All Stars
Woodburn Legion
Murray
Moravia All Stars
Bud McDanes
Gene Tisue
Robert Charles Gladfelder
Cubs
Moravis
Ottumwa Cubs
Lockman Reunion Held at Moravia Community Hall
The annual Lockman reunion was held Sunday at the Moravia Community Hall. Out of town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond and two daughters of Ottumwa, Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton of Ottumwa, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Leonard of Blakesburg.
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Moravia
Frank Hammond
John Sutton
Ottumwa
Wilson Leonard
Blakesburg
Moravia Garden Club to meet at Lulu Tillmont home
The Moravia Garden Club will meet Wednesday August 23 at the home of Lulu Tillmont. Each member will bring flowers to make corsages.
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The
Moravia Garden Club
Lulu Tillmont
Iowa Southern Utilities Cuts Rates for Local Customers
Iowa Southern Utilities announces rate reductions effective September 1 1950 with bills from October 1 1950, citing rising electricity use and need to fund an extensive construction program. James A Bradley notes the policy of low rates for good service and continued future expansion despite higher fuel and material costs. The company projects multi‑year capital outlays totaling about 11.292 million dollars through 1950.
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Iowa’ Southern Utilities Company
James A. Bradley
Price
Co&t
Thej
Bradley
Franklin Farmer Tour Of Club Projects At Franklin
Franklin Farmer members meet at Clair Potts home on August 14 at 9 00 am to review member projects including Robert Potts beef heifer James McCord chickens Robert Albert son Jersey heifer and sheep Jerry Brown lambs Maxine White dairy heifer Phyllis White dairy heifer Rex Hagerman two baby beef Gary Kosran market litter Larry Derby market litter Attendees include Clair Potts Gary Sullivan and Lloyd Brown Reporter Jerry Brown Also mentions Moravia Fall Festival September 7 8 and 9.
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Franklin Farmer
Clair Potts
Robert Potts
James McCord
Robert Albertson
Jersey
Jerry Brown
Maxine White
Phyllis White
Rex Hagerman
Gary Kosran
Larry Derby
Gary Sullivan
Lloyd Brown
Little Miss Towa Bids For Iowa State Baby Health Title
Moravia girl Gayla Sue Vincent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Vincent, enters the rural division for girls twelve to twenty four months at the Iowa State Fair Des Moines. One year old August 26. George William Van Dorin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Dorin, also an entrant though image unavailable. Entries from across the state compete over seven days with judges scoring from intelligence to dentistry. More than $500 in trophies and medals will be awarded to winners.
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Moravia
Des Moines
Gayla Sue Vincent
Guy Vincent
Eugene
Kaylee
Joyann
George William van Dorin
Glen van Dorin
Dick Hutton Dies Of Heart Attack
J R Hutton 66 a former Moravia resident died at his West Des Moines home from a heart attack at 7 am Sunday August 13 He was born near Moravia lived at Main Station where his father John Hutton ran a store A former Rock Island brakeman he retired after an accident that cost him an arm He is survived by his wife Grace and two sisters Mrs Sylvia Main and Mrs Hazel Scott Funeral services were held at West Des Moines August 16 and the body was brought to Fairview Methodist church Main Station for services at 2 pm with burial in Fairview cemetery
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J. R. Hutton
Moravia
West Des Moines
Mr. Hutton
Main Station
John Hutton
Rock Island
Des Moines
Grace
Sylvia Main
Hazel Scott
Centerville
Fairview Methodist Church
Fairview Cemetery
Hospital gratitude from Iowa City resident Mrs Railing
Mrs George Railing expresses thanks to everyone who sent cards letters and gifts during her hospital stay in Iowa City for an eye operation. She mentions Friday afternoon as the time she left hospital.
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Iowa City
Mrs. George Railing
Jtospital
George Railing Eetuensay
Moravia Schools prepare for September 4 opening
The 1950 Moravia Schools hand books are ready for distribution. Oggies can be secured at the superintendent’s office, the school board secretary, Chet Broshar, or the Union Office. Opening day is September 4 with a half day from 9:00 to 11:45.
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Moravia
Oggies
Chet Broshar
Legion Auxiliary Plans Eats Stand At Fall Festival
The August meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary discussed Booster club suppers and agreed to operate an eats stand during the Fall Festival. Officers presided in the president's absence, with reports on picnics, publicity, and the state convention. Candy or cookies for Veterans Hospital were pledged for September.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Larry Brooks
John Veach
Legion Auxiliary
Max McDonough
Legion
Centervilles‘t
Auxilary
The
J. P. Day
Garnet McDonough
Rowena McFatridge
Veterans Hospital
Knnoxville
Judith Smith Hosts Missionary Group Meeting
The Methodist children's missionary group met with Judith Smith on August 9, with twenty four members present. Jimmy and Jay Rex Smith attended as guests. The children viewed Japan pictures from Miss Onelta Selby of Nagoya schools. Carol Lee Day shared grandmother's Japanese dishes. Mrs Cecil Coulson and the children reviewed Japan and discussed plans for Churches Everywhere. Gifts for a Navaho Indian child were collected. The group sang carols as Yvonne and Rita Gardner decorated a Christmas tree. Mrs Gardner and Carol Lee shared the Christmas story. Mrs Merle Smith served cookies and Kool Aid.
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Methodist’ Children's Missionary Group
Judith Smith
Jimmy
Jay Rex Smith
Japan
Onelta Selby
Nagoya
Carol ‘Lee Day
Cecil Coulson
Yvonne
Rita Gardner
Mrs. Gardner
Carol Lee
Ice Cream Social For Methodist Class North Of Gardner's Hatchery
The Class No 8 of the Methodist church holds a benefit ice cream social selling homemade ice cream and cake north of Gardner's hatchery Saturday evening weather permitting.
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The
Methodist Church
Gardner's Hatchery
New Teachers Join Moravia Schools for Coming Year
Moravia schools announce new staff for the upcoming year including Mr. Kupferschmid a former Mt. Union coach with degrees from Iowa State Teachers College and Western Illinois. Mr. Lights a Linneus High School graduate, holds accounting and education degrees from Kirksville and Missouri State Teachers College. Mr. Bacon earned a University of Missouri agriculture degree 1950 with veterans instruction experience at Ida Grove Iowa. Mr. Sloan a Kirksville State Teachers College graduate 1950 also holds a Master of Arts in Music. MEA Verva McDonough will teach grade music and handle other grade department work, a Drake University alumna with eight years of teaching, previously high school music instructor here 1948-49.
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Kupferschmid
Mt. Union
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
McComb
Mr. Lights
Linneus, Mo
Chilicothe Business College
Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
University of Missouri
Ida Grove
Mr. Sloan
Salem, Jil
Kirksville State Teachers College
Verva McDonough
Verva Aitchison McDonough
Drake University
Des Moines
Hammond Reunion Held at Fred Hammond Home
Inclement weather moved the Hammond reunion from Moravia park to the Fred Hammond home. A noon basket dinner was enjoyed and Bill Snoddy was elected president with Keith Zellars as secretary-treasurer. Attendees included Ottumwa's Keith Zellars and many Iowans from nearby towns. The 1951 reunion is planned for Oskaloosa park.
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Hammond
Fred’ Hammond
Moravia Park
Bill Snoddy
Keith Zellars
Ottumwa
Max Riley
Floyd Osteen
Oskaloosa
Wanda Lyne Osteen
Des Moines
Earl Fenton
Dwight Fenton
Melrose
Jerald Fenton
Stephen
Russel
Fred Hammond
Viola
J. H. Schreiner
George Hammong
Icanium
Burns Reunion Held at Lake Wapella
The Obe Burns family met at Lake Wapella on Sunday August 13 for a basket dinner and business session. Paul Burns was elected chairman for the coming year with Opal Burns Donna Underwood and Mildred Thompson named to the program committee. A $1.75 collection funded expenses and plans were made to hold next year’s reunion on the first Sunday in August at Centerville Park. Attendees included Leon and family, Russel and family, Glen and family, Roy Underwood family, Leo Thompson family, Mary Burns, David Thompson, and Nadine Kelley.
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Obe Burns
Lake Wapella
Paul Burns
Opal Burns
Donna Underwood
Mildred Thompson
Centerville Park
Leon Burns
Centerville
Russel Burns
Moravia
Glen Burns
Roy Underwood
Leo Thompson
Mary Burns
David Thompson
Victor
Iowa
Nadine Kelley
McDanel Reunion Set for August at Centerville Park
The McDanel Reunion will be held Sunday August 13 at Centerville Park. Attendees are urged to bring family records and photos for a day of shared memories and community gathering.
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Centerville Park
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Rebekahs
B. U. B. Family
Pioneer
Eph Wilson
Frances Ann Kaster
Valee McKinley
Woodburn
Udell
Lockman
Ls.a
Little Miss Towa
Guyla Sue Vincent
Dick Hutton
Cies
Represent &Ment
Iginderparten
Mr. Bacon
Bachelor of Sci
Melvin Kupfersehmod
P. E
Edward Sights Commercial
Charles Bacon
Robert G. Elqan Vocal
Burns
McDanel
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