School Opens Monday Morning in Moravia Region
Moravia schools start the new term with registration this Thursday and Friday at the high school. A full slate of courses, a hot lunch program from Tuesday, and redecorated facilities are planned. Staff moves include Superintendent Hickman to Hamburg and several teachers relocating to new homes. A 1049.50 M.HLS. faculty list appears on page four with more school information on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Hamburg
Iowa
F. Whaley
Moravia
John T. Gard
Methodist
Dean
Bellman
T. B. Cameron
James Morrison
Cora Main
Fifty Enjoy Church Night Ice Cream Social
Fifty people attended the Evangelical United Brethren church ice cream social on Friday. The program featured group singing, scripture reading by Carolyn Hawk, and a girls trio. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bayard Neff and sons from Rockford Illinois and PFC and Mrs Sammie Lingren from Chanute Field Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Tris
Tet Lileral
Fiora
Jones
Carolyn Hawk
Phyllis
Alberta
Patty
Bayard Neff
Miss Oneita Selby Goes to Tokyo as Teacher
Frances Oneita Selby daughter of the late Frank and Ora Selby left Los Angeles August 8 for Toyo Japan where she will teach in the American dependent schools of the far east command 3200 teachers interviewed and 130 assigned Her address is Frances Oneita Selby APO 500 c/o Postmaster San Francisco Calif She will be glad to hear from Moravia friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Oneita Selby
Frank and
Ora Selby
Los Angeles
Calif
Toyo
Japan
Far East Command
Frances Oneita | Selby
A.P.O
San Francisco
Moravia
John Jarvis to Graduate From Drake
John M. Jarvis of Moravia is among 345 students set to receive degrees at Drake University Summer Commencement on August 26. He will earn a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts as exercises take place at 8 p.m. in University Christian Church with Rev. Loren E. Lair delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Jarvis
Moravia
Drake University
College of Liberal Arts
Drake
University Christian Church
Loren E. Lair
Iowa Christian Missionary Society
Robison Couple Surprised On 43rd Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J E Robison were surprised at home Sunday night for their 43rd wedding anniversary with homemade cream and cake. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leonard Charles of Albia, and Mr and Mrs Robison’s son, daughter-in-law, and two Robison daughters from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Johnson
Myr
Howard Carsyn
J. E. Robison
Leonard Charles
Albia Sod
Robison Sin
Burdett Ward welcomes daughter Josh Louise
Me and Mee Burdett announce the birth of daughter Josh Louise on August 1 at the St. Joseph hospital in Crater ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett
Ward
Josh Louise
Agust 1
St. Joseph
Craterville
Kincade Reunion Held at Moravia City Park
The 28th annual Kincade reunion was held Sunday at Moravia park with seventy attendees. Charles Baws was reelected president, Pauline Harp secretary, and Vesta Oehler treasurer. A program followed the cooperative dinner including recitations, vocal solos, duets, and piano numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Charles Baws
Pauline Harp
Vesta Oehler
Oehler
Dixie Kay Oehler
Joyce Martin
Patty Whicker
Dick Harp
W. C. Whicker
Janet
Mike Whicker
Curtis Whicker
Leon Oehler
Roscoe Brown
DeWayne Robinson
Sarah Sandy
Oss Whicker
Dixie Cups
New Hampton
Clayborn Whicker
Des Moines
J. E. Rick
Sioux City
Ronnie Kincade
Lansing
Bessie Boshak
Los Angeles
Calif
Dixie Kay
Paul Oehler
Lebanon
Ind
Clara Morrison
Curtis Bailey
Billy Jo
George Duff
Centerville
George Steele
Moulton
Everett Lewis
Albis
Tom Walker
Numa
A. W. Kincade
Rwin Whicker
Milo Foater
Jim Cline
Van Dorin Reunion Marquee in Moravia Park
The annual Van Dorin reunion was held in Moravia park on Sunday August 21 1949 with a cooperative dinner and time to visit relatives. Officers for next year are R S Faber president Floyd McFall vice president and Mrs Parrie Faber secretary treasurer. The next reunion will be the third Sunday of August in Moravian Park. Numerous attendees from Moravia Centerville Albia Knoxville Ottumwa and Rockford included the Van Dorin family and relatives such as Charles J T Van Dorin Dallas Faber and Flora Jones among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dorin
Moravia Park
R. S. Faber
Floyd McFall
Parrie Faber
Moravian Park
Moravia
Charles van Dorin
J. T. van Do
Bill Wilson
Gertrude Atkins
Frank Paxston
Shirley
Edna Neff
DeWayne Robinson
Lester Brain
Centerville
Jerry
Durin Wuailes
Bayard Neff
Bernard Clifton
Charles
Rockford
Albia
Russell Hindman
Jack
Betty
Maryleis
Larry
Carl Bettis
Bill
Margaret
John Decat
Charles Fouts
Terry McGuire
Leo van Dorin
Lowell van Dorin
Louis
Carolyn
James
Knoxville
E. G. Sincox
Clair Sincox
Laverna
Tommy
Myrc
Ivan
Farm Sports Festival in Ames Seeks Entries Now
Entries are being received for the Iowa Farm Sports festival in Ames September 9 and 10 with contests in archery, archery, tennis, wrestling, softball, wood chopping, basketball, rifle shoot, and more. County Farm Bureau office to handle entries. August 20 is final notification date. office hours noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Fara
Stores End Wednesday Evening Openings Next Week
Wednesday night openings will stop next week. Starting with the Aug. 31 schedule, stores will revert to one weekly opening, operating only on Saturday nights.
Donkey Ball Game Delights Local Fans at High School Field
The postponed donkey ball game entertained Thursday night at the high school diamond. Four footed players showed trained fielding, with white long ears aiding base running as Richard Veach hit a home run while a day-old donkey calf watched. Final score 8 to 2, Fox Garage over Gardner Hatchery, with American Legion in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Veach
Fox Garage
Gardner Hatchery
American Legion
Argo Reunion Held at Centerville Park
The annual Argo reunion took place at Centerville Park on Sunday, Aug. 1 with sixty seven attendees. Listed present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Argo of Wright, Eugene Argo, Roy Rinehart, Blanche Argo, H. A. Lemaster, Clyde and Truxton Dicks and families, Roy Argo and relatives, Pearl Broshar and Judith, Jay Argo, Ned Argo, Bobby and Laura Jo of Ottumwa, Fred Argo, Roscoe Argo, Russell Brown and Dickie, Whitehead families, Dell Flehleyer and Hazel, Russell Arga and Wayne, Guy Args, Sharon, Nellie, Jimmie and Max, with many others. Afternoon callers included Francis Atgo and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Centerville Park
Frank Argo
Wright
Eugene Argo
Roy Rinehart
Blanche Argo
H. A. Lemaster
Clyde Dicks
Truxton Dicks
Donald
Roy Argo
Denny
Gerald
Pearl Broshar
Judith
Jay Argo
Ned Argo
Bobby
Laura Jo
Ottumwa
Fred Argo
Roscoe Argo
Russell Brown
Dickie
B. C. Whitehead
B. F. Whitehead
Larry Lee
Linda Pearl
Dell Flellyer
Hazel
Russell Arga
Wayne
Guy Args
Sharon
Nellie
Charles
Jimmie
Max
Bert Rinehart
Mary Low
Lew
Frank Rinehart
Don Polson
Linda
Francis Atgo
Coleen
Jolene
Norleen
Union Neighbors Elect New Officers
The Union Neighoors club met Thursday August 18 with Mrs F K Boyer. A cooperative dinner was held at noon. In the afternoon the meeting was called to order by chair man Carrie Boyer and election of officers held. New officers are Glen Wilson chairman Carrie Boyer vice chairman Eleanor Burton publicity chairman Nellie Heckman school Charlotte Rodgers and Lenora Paris music Daniel Martin health Mae Harper library Grace Rhee international relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Neighoors Club
F. K. Boyer
Carrie Boyer
Glen Wilson
Eleanor Burton
Nellie Heckman
Charlotte Rodgers
Lenora Paris
Danel Martin
Mae Harper
Grace Rhee
Shanghai Club Picnic at Centerville City Park
Mrs. Rosa Beaty hosted a Shanghai club picnic at Centerville City Park on Wednesday August 17. The event featured a cooperative noon dinner and a club vote to send Addie Free, ill in St Joseph hospital, a potted plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Beaty
Shanghai Club
Centerville City Park
Addie Free
St. Joseph Hospital
Huzch Rinehart
Lissie Kel
Clarence Scott
Bert Rinehart
Maury Lou
Charley Filis
James Nash
Janet
Beverly
Fred Taylor
Ruth
June
John McAnjuch
Connie
Lauen Handcock
Aubry Christy
Clarence Scout
Amy Hiner Core Murphy
Will Kelsey
Mas
Panny Hiner
Paul Loch Rose Marie
Dian Werte
Loyd Landgiebe
Mra. Franchan Teater
Methodists Host W S C 8 Meeting Today
The Methodist W S C 8 group hosts a 2 30 p m meeting at the church this Thursday welcoming Wesley Chapel Albia and Centerville groups. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C
Wesley Chapel
Albia
Centerville
CrurcerS Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Details
Earl E Rabuck Pastor invites worship at CrurcerS Evangelical United Brethren Church. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. worship. Youth fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Last quarterly conference includes yearly department reports and election of a conference delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Iarold Mason
Moravia Church announces revival beginning Aug 29
Church of Christ Moravia led by James Brown lists schedule with 9 45 am preaching 10 45 communion 11 am Bible school 8 pm services and Friday Bible study Evangelist Dewey B. Lark will start an evangelistic meeting with Iconium church Aug 29 at 8 00 oclock Dorothy Simpson to sing and play for the meeting All are welcome bring your Bible
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James ¥. Brown
Dewey B. Lark
Iconium
Dorothy Simpson
Iconium Bible School and Singing Service Schedule
At Iconium, morning activities begin with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. A singing service follows at 11:00 a.m. The day includes Lord's Supper and preaching. The schedule emphasizes worship and community gathering.
Grace Methodist Church Day Services in Wauneita Town
Grace Methodist Church invites worship at 10:00 a m with Sunday school at 11:00 a m led by Minister Wauneita McConnell. Morning worship features the sermon Take a Look at the Stars. Wesley Methodist Church schedules 9 45 a m service and 10 20 a m Sunday school with sermon Take a Jack at the Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Wauneita McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church
Church of the Nazarene Service Notice
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday events with Pastor F A Hahn leading Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and evening service at 8:00 p.m. Mrs F A Hahn is superintendent for the Sunday school. A 7:30 p.m. Young people's meeting and 7:40 p.m. Juniors meet are scheduled along with a Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. at the 7780 path location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Moravia Juniors Sweep Two Win One In Week
Moravia Juniors defeated Main Station youngsters 20 to 16 on Moravia field in a goal game. The next night Moravia fell to Moulton juniors about 30 to 20. Jack Kuster walked in the first frame as the local team struggled on the mound. Thursday night game with Baptist Church Centerville postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yangsters
Moravia
Moulton
Jack Kuster
Baptist Church
Centerville
Notice for Coal Bids Sealed bids sought for Moravia school
Notice for coal bids by the Moravia school board seeks sealed offers for 125 tons of lump coal to be delivered to the school bins. Bidders must specify the mine or mines supplying the coal and coal will be weighed on public scales in Moravia. The board may accept or reject any or all bids. Chester Brushar, Moravia Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
Mora’ Low
Te Bon
Moravia
Iowa
Wanted Telephone Operator for Leonium Exchange
A job notice seeks a telephone operator for the Leonium exchange from October 1, 19 4 to September 1, 1940. Board invites bids with terms including house rent free electricity and garden care. Bids must be in by September 1. 14. A T Dicks, Secretary of Board, Mystic, Iowa. A family reunion was held at Mrs. Garnet McWollough’s home for Mr. and Mrs. Al Gatumel of Tulsa Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonium Exchange
Oet
A. T. Dicks
Mystic
Lowe
Garnet McWollough
al Gatumel
Tulsa
Oklo
Perry Noreston
Blounefield
Blauwet Vaheowandseu
David
Mieh
Mas Bill Lane
Hugs
W.or
Davis
Baed Buskmaster
Rujin
Ashby
Field Conservation Day Draws About a Thousand Attendees
A county plowing match near Moravia on the Lee Benz farm drew about a thousand people to view plowing skill and conservation demonstrations. Sixteen entrants competed with nine in the senior division and seven in the junior division. First through fifth prizes totaled 30, 26, 20, 15, and 10 dollars, with others receiving 5 dollars. A contour walk contest highlighted the day, Bob Daniels of Moulton proving the most accurate. Plans call for Field Conservation Day to be held near Conterville next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lee Benz
Bill Stark
Soil Conservation Service
Cliff Foster
AAA
Harold Twolder
Farm Bureau
Milford Woraday
William Withrow
Dee Gardner
Meryval Moulton
Harley Scott
Donald Jacobs
Howard Harper
Robert Moffite
Ralph Newcomer
George Scott
Bruce Appler
Robert Carter
Richard Joiner
Ronald Kirkland
Ronald Tait
Richard Mallet
Bob Daniels
Moulton
Lloyd Brown
Appanoose County
Conterville
Mary Cox Weds Wayne Foster in Moravia Wedding
Miss Mary Cox daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Cox of Albia married Wayne Foster son of Mrs Bertha Foster of Moravia in a nine o'clock ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren church parsonage. Rev Earl Rabuck officiated and attendants were Billy Cox and Wilma Sickle. The couple will reside in Moravia with Wayne employed at Marrells in Ottumwa and Mary at Johnson barber supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cox
Frank Cox
Albia
Wayne Foster
Bertha Foster
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren Church Parsonage
Earl Rabuck
Billy Cox
Wilma Sickle
Wayne
Marrells
Ottumwa
Mrs. Cox
Johnson
Suppy
Local Youths Triumph at Monroe 4-H Show
Local 4-H members competed at Albia Sales Barn for two days of judging with about 1500 spectators. John Berry's Hereford calf won grand champion. Paul Wilson and others earned multiple awards in cattle divisions including Angus, Guernsey heifers, and Poland China miatevket fitter. Market Link placings went to Bob Wilson and Betty Vance. Saturday auction prices topped the day with Paul Wilson's Angus selling near 264.60 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berry
John
Paul Wilson
Paul
Bobby
Billy Barnes
Dean Lee Robinson
Guernsey
DaVonna Vane
Bruner Faber
Poland
China
Miatevket
Peogles National Bank
Balu
Eileen
Boyer Reunion Held at Centerville City Park
The 52nd annual Boyer reunion gathered 112 attendees at Centerville City Park on August 16. Long distance relatives greeted guests while a basket dinner, readings, and talks filled the program. A poem by Ann Elmiere was read by nephew Rerepe Buyer as the eldest relative, Mrs. Eli Wiatt, and John Whaley of Marshalltown were noted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville City Park
Ann Elmiere
Rerepe Buyer
Eli Wiatt
el Buyer
John Whaley
Marshalltown
Miany
Hela
Local society notes from Cedar Falls and Des Moines
fragmentary item lists several individuals including Mr and Mrs GU Daal, Mr and Mrs WOOK McNabb, Ratly pene Virwinday, and Mrs Biwae Clatue. Mentions Cedar Falls and Lea Moines with unspecified events or visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
GU Daal
Aid Mis
Wook
McNabb and Jiaughies
Ratly
Pene Virwinday
Las
Spervite Ib Batente
Cedar Falts
Biwae Clatue
Lea Moines
Moravia Rebekahs Meet and Appoint Committees
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 met at the I.O.O.F. hall with Mrs. Iarold Hudgens in charge. She named committees on flower and card, finance, visiting, and resolutions, with Mrs. Black to teach and Mrs. Day to report. Eighteen members attended. social hour followed with refreshments by local members. next meeting set by Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner and Mrs. George Firkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iarold Hudgens
Moravia
Rebekah Indyre No. 404
C.F. Hall
Hudgens
Flower and Card
Ivan Hareh
Moa
J. P. Day
Fred Tillman
D. E. Bishop
Imogene Thratt
Albert Witherby
R. R. Pennington
Thelma Luse
George Firkins
Carl Black
Worner Utterback
Ralph Pfannebecker
Black
Day
William Gardner
Raymond Ashby
Gerald Morgan
Former Resident Dies From Fall on Stairs
Relatives mourn the accidental death of Mrs. Clarence Johnson of Orange California who fell on basement steps at her brother Rolin Eslinger’s Red Bluff home on August 15. Funeral and burial were held August 17 in Red Bluff. She was the daughter of Andy and Tina Eslinger and survived by her husband and three sons Carl Charles and David. She was aunt to Mrs. Mary Dille and sister of Mrs. E C Caster with many relatives in Moravia and Unionville vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Orange
Calif
Rolin Eslinger
Red Bluff
Canit
Ms. Johnson
Andy
Tina Morrison Eslinger
Een Us
Foster and Brompton
Carl
Charles
David
Mary Dille
Johnson
E.C. Caster
Jiu Moravia
Unionville
Rev Houshulz Sermon at FUB Church Weekend Visit
Rev Houshulz preached at the FUB church on Sunday to an appreciative audience. He and his family, visiting Alten, Rans., and Des Moines relatives, plan to move to Evanston Ill to enter Northwestern College for continued ministry study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle T Houschulz
Alten
Rans
Oress Veach
Des Moines
Albert Veach
Lousehule
E.ub
Evanston, HL
Rtv. Househulz
Northwestern College
Former Moravian injured in fall at Great Falls
Mrs Charles Ensley of Helena Moravia was injured in a fall while in Great Falls for a county fair. She sustained a broken arm a knee cap and other injuries. She is improving in Deaconess hospital Great Falls. The Ensleys were visiting their son Myron and were members of the Moravian community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ensley
Helena
Mottann
Great Falls
May
Ensley
Myson
Moravia
L. Dodd
Shiv
Enpig
Enel Ger
Rovii
Leweotivss
Gent Palis
Unclear omen from local club event schedule
Fragmentary OCR text describes a ladies basketball or club event under unidentified leadership. Mentions Buans and Weunih's club and an Upper … event, with likely blue background. Details and names are garbled, preventing precise reconstruction of teams, dates, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELUVB
Giuset
Ghder
Tiles
Buans
Vivtol
Weunih
Blouin Pro
Feayeliv
Guie Fos
Upper
Biwrades
Ebentig
Wil Lotsytive
Piecil
State Fair entries from Moravia area youth and 4-H teams
Local youth led by Dean Bellman and Jerry Pettibone enter stock for the state fair including 4-H and FFA participants. Exhibitors list market lambs, hogs, and calves with multiple youths named, while Kerry Pottihune and Bob Wilson are named on the 4-H and county teams. Open class and rural women extension projects will also have special displays beneath the grandstand and activity rooms host judging events and demonstrations through late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bellman
Moravia
Jerry Pettibone
Centerville
Bloomfield
Danny Merrick
Bob Wilson
Keith Wood
Richard McDanel
Rex Foster
Kerry Potti
Stuart
Yoyle Anderso
Mis. KE Newconnet
Vow Staley
Wort Betheos
Ais Sielig
Leis Newell
Phite Uaar
Fragmented OCR Newsvite Offering Odd Place Names
A garbled OCR item references places and people such as Nashville Kentucky and Opus Punchpboi Pues with scattered terms like Vacation trip and We t Lake. The passage lacks coherent facts but hints at a travel or local interest note with unclear entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Kentucky
Opus Punchpboi
Thea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oneita Selby
Tokyo
John Jarvis
Anniver
Moravia City Park
Tre van Dorin
Uulea
Willanil
Joe Colwer
Methodists
Crurcers
Church OF Christ Iconium
Moravia Juniors
Bate
Courier
Milford Wornaday
Geo. Scott
W. Foster
Monroe
Atpend Royer
Rebekahs
Moravian
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!