Moravia schools expect enrollment rise and new bus routes
Irving J. Hickman, entering his third term as Moravia superintendent, predicts higher enrollment this year with high school at 155 and grades at 125 based on advance figures. Opening postponed to Sept 2 due to heat. Two new buses boost coverage to five, with 126 pupils expected per day. Rural schools open across Maple Grove Coulson Showers New Hope next week. Several staff changes noted including Mardeena Wilson joining Moulton faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving J. Hickman
Moravia
Board of Education
Cody Luse
Lester Sawwell
Harry Rueschau
Fred van Dorin
Harold Hudgens
Harold
Taylor Township
Maple Grove
Gretchen Ashby
Coulson
Hezel Hellyer
Showers
Robert Foster
New Hope
Lulu Tillmont
T Enon
Betty Strunk
Miller
Daphen Wood
Fairview
Addie Hull
Liberty
Mardeena Wilson
Moulton School
Moravia Band Plays at State Fair and Knoxville Hospital
The Moravia school band directed by Mrs. Ray Forbes performed at the Des Moines state fair on Saturday. Local families Harry Pearsons Gerald Morgans and Don Pettibones attended. The Rev Rabuck family planned to go today. The band also gave a Sunday concert at the veterans hospital in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ray Forbes
Des Moines
Harry Pearsons
Gerald Morgans
Don Pettibones
Rabuck
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Methodist W S C 8 Christmas Party at Moraine Church
The Moraine Methodist Women’s Society held its annual Christmas party and August meeting at the church on Wednesday August 20. Mrs Lee Hiatt led devotions and a violin quartet performed carols. Mary Lou McBDonough read the Luke Christmas story. Mrs Fred Tillmont led the program with her Sunday School class singing carols and illustrating the story with crayon pictures. A cooperative noon dinner preceded the meeting. Gifts for a mission home were wrapped for delivery and an offering was taken. Guests included the young people who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
the Moraine Methodist Church
Lee Hiatt
Joan Black
Oneita Whicker
Delma Veach
Marilyn Hiatt
Mary Lou McBdonough
Luke
Fred Tillmont
Mazine Smith
Wm. Gardner
Busy Maidens 4-H Club Meets at Aileen Turner’s
The Busy Maidens 4-H Club held its regular meeting on August 18, 1947 at Aileen Turner’s. Seven members attended. minutes were read and approved. Donna Rogers demonstrated, Jerry Tuttle led discussion, Wanda Robb led singing. Refreshments were served. Donna Rogers, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Turner
Helen Taylor
Donna Rogers
Jerry Tuttle
Wanda Robb
Visit in Des Moines for State Fair Guests
Mrs. Guy Vincent and her children Eugene Kaylee and Joyann visit Des Moines as house guests of Aunt and Uncle Delmer Massman and family to attend the State Fair. They were judged Tuesday morning August 20 at 14 33 for the Jews State Baby Heart Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Vincent
Eugene
Kaylee
Joyann
Des Moines
Delmer Massman
Plowing Contest Planned in Appanoose County
Appanoose County plans its first contour plowing match to be held Tuesday September 9. An entry fee of five dollars will be deposited by each candidate and refunded on completion. Only ten contestants may enter. Interested participants in Moravia should contact John Veach and those near Centerville should reach Dewey Bear R O Duree Art Streepy or Jim Thorpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Moravia
John Veach
Centerville
Dewey Bear
R. O. Duree
Art Streepy
Jim Thorpe
Held 50th Annual Boyer Reunion
The 50th Boyer family reunion was held August 19 at the F. A. Boyer farm grove near Moravia with over 150 relatives. Officers reelected: Eugene Boyer president, George Boyer vice president, Mrs. O. G. Woodward secretary treasurer. Attendees included Sam Boyer and many relatives from multiple states, as the long-running family gathering traced back to 1807. Ten people who attended the first reunion fifty years ago were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
F. A. Boyer
Moravia
Eugene Boyer
George Boyer
O. G. Woodward
Clara Morrison
John Foster
Bill Woodward
Henderson Boyer
Sam
Cora Boyer
Henderson
M. N
S. G. Boyer
Emily Boyer Noland
Sarah Sandy
Jack MacDaniels
Florence Weathers
Mra. Weathers
Robert Weathers J
Leslie Woodward
Twila
Fern Foster
Kenney Boyer
Mary Rose Main
Clifford
Harry Frank
Leslie
Charley Boyers
Carl Boyer
Sam Boyer
George Noland
Rose Glynn
Frank Woodward
Robert Weathers
Home
Craig
Weathers
God
Mountain Grove
Ray Boyer
Pittsburg
Kans
Pierson
Waterloo
Clifford M. Boyer
Los Angeles
LaVern Davis
Larry
Phoenix
Ariz
Charles Dorn
Janice Ann
Fred Smith
Ottumwa
George H. Steele
Clara Marilyn
Moulton
Leon Burns
Allen J. Bear
Plano
Jack McDaniels
R. J. Glynn
Raymond
Chicago
Centerville
John McDanel
David Weston
Russell Burna
Charlene
Jimmie
Ted Broshar
Robert Moffitt
Daryl
David
Kermit Kincade
Eli Hiatt
Gertie Boyer
Ale Boyer
Lola
Forrest Moffitt
Earl Mikels
Eriene
Dehcont Moffitt
Fredrick Koehler
Marilyn
Donna
Robert Foster
Twila Gud Pern
Kenneth Gladelder
Legion Auxiliary Fund Event Planned at Community Building
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a fund sale in the community building Saturday from 12:60 to 6:00 p.m. Proceeds support organization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo American Legion Auxiliary
LeCompte to Meet With Mora Booster Club
Congressman Karl M. LeCompte will attend Mora booster club meeting. He previously had a Des Moines engagement on the Red Rock dam project, so the September meeting date moved to Monday evening September 8. Meeting location not yet announced. committee members listed as M. H. Elson William Gardner and Gus Pfannebecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl M. LeCompte
Moravia
Booster Club
LeCompte
Des Moines
Red Rock
Rolding
M. H. Elson
Wm. Gardner
Gus Pfannebecker
Public Sale Dates Near Moravia This Week
Paul Donahoo will hold a closing-out sale at his farm southeast of Moravia tomorrow Friday Aug 29 He plans a move to Lincoln Nebraska with his family after 20 years there and a year on the Moravia farm The Union offers sate bills and ads to reach a large audience for successful sales
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Donahoo
Moravia
Western Electric Co
Lincoln
Nebraska
Song Fest Program at Moravia Park
The Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Moravia Park Song Fest next Sunday at 8:00 PM. The event features Rev. Davis invoking, Joan Black violin solo, three songs including Love Divine and God Will Take Care of You, Brass Sextet with Joy to the World, more songs like Only Believe Beneath the Cross of Jesus In the Garden, speaker Donald Whitehead, a Star Spangled Banner by audience, and Benediction by Clarence Schaffner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Davis
Joan Black
Jesus
Donald Whitehead
Benediction
Clarence Schaffner
Local residents share visits and travel notes from area
Local news lists residents and guests with trips to Minnesota, Davenport, Chicago, Ottumwa, and other places. It notes healing relatives, extended family gatherings, and visits from Minneapolis, Seattle, New Orleans, and Albany, with references to community events and a quarry meeting in Ovku uusa.
Return from trip through Western States
Mr and Mrs Tay Forbes Mrs argery Tracy and George returned Thursday from a western vacation visiting many sights. They toured Rushmore in the Black Hills Yellowstone Grand Teton Great Salt Lake Pikes Peak Colorado Springs and Denver. On the way back they called on Mrs Forbes parents Mr and Mrs J A Seeley in Topeka Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay Forbes
Argery Tracy
George
West
Rushmore Memorial
Black Hills
South Dakota
Ioop
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton ‘Mountains
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Utah
Pikes Peak
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Denver
Moravia and area church notices urge Friday church night
Currency Grace Methodist Church and Evangelical United Brethren Church list service times with Sunday School at 10:00. Donald Jones and Earl Rabuck are named as superintendents and pastors. A park gathering and a church night with pie are announced for Friday evening to learn the people’s wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
John C. Davis
M.Y.F. Group
Wesley Chapel
Evangelical
United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Jones
Pre-nuptial Shower for Miss Margaret DeBoyle at Moravia
Mrs. Maurice Walter hosted a pre-nuptial courtesy in Moravia for Miss Margaret DeBoyle of Centerville. Guests enjoyed games and prizes for Mrs. Harley Tisue and Mrs. Jess Gladfelder, followed by refreshments. Attendees included residents from Centerville Rathbun and nearby towns, with many gifting gifts to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret DeBoyle
Centerville
Maurice Walter
Moravia
Harley Tisue
Jess Gladfelder
Hoatesa
Floyd Dykes
Jack and Dickie
Rathbun
Jay Main
Marie
Tommy Main
Bernard DeBoyle
Virginia
Bernard Shanahan
Clyde Gladfelder
Albert Perry
Lee Johnson
Alex Main
Trenton Gladfelder
Newton Long
Robert Jennings
Horton Potts
Lloyd Brown
Lyndon McDanel
Mary Platt
Lee Hiatt
Marvin Gardner
J. P. Day
Leon Burns
Karen
Joe Martin
Juddy
Darlene Gladfelder
Gus Tisue
A. O. Main
Ray Harrison
Lloyd McDanel
Kenneth Gladfelder
George Winslet
Guy McKern
Cyril McDanel
Francis Argo
Blanche Rosencrans
Kensington Club Holds Annual Picnic
J. F. Chambers assisted by his daughter Mrs. Gerald Hunter of Blakesburg hosted the Kensington club's annual picnic at Mr. Chambers country home last Thursday evening. A bountiful spread and decorated cake with ice cream followed. Former member Mrs. Geo. Johnson and guests Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson attended while Rock music and prizes for high score went to Mr. and Mrs. Gus Luse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Chambers
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
Kensington Club
Chambers
FFA Chapter Wins Entries at State Fair Sheep Class
Mora FFA boys entered the state fair in a new sheep class for FFA livestock. David Thompson took fourth on a three lamb pen and second on an individual lamb. Cleil and Laverne McDanel and Geral Mikels earned thirds on individual lambs. Richard McDanel had one lamb in the FFA pure bred class. They were guided by advisor M H Elson and Mrs Elson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Moravia
David Thompson
Cleil
Laverne McDanel
Geral Mikels
Richard MecDanel
M. H. Elson
Richard McDanel Wins Second at State Fair
Richard McDanel of Moravia wins second in the purebred Shropshire ewe lamb division at the F.F.A. state fair. After a county fair showing of third place, he improved feeding and fitting to be ready for the state fair event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McDanel
Moravia
Richard
Argo Family Holds 26th Annual Reunion
The 26th Argo reunion gathered relatives Sunday at Centerville city park with four generations present. Attendance noted by several deaths and a few perfect years. New members included Gerald Argo and multiple Argo descendants from Iowa and Arizona. 1918 reunion перенас. Good Moravia Theatre nightly showings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Centerville
Argos
Minnie Rinehart
Harry Lemaster
Simon Tarr
Charley Argo
Tha
Gerald Argo
Roy Argo
Linds Pearl
B. F. Whitehead
Sandra Kay
Clarence Whitehead
Minnie
Rinehart
Amanda Carter
Don Polson
Jimmie
Alicia
Iowa
Mon
Keith Kelsey
Audubon
Francis Miller
Ray
Newton
Ruby Whitehead
Phoenix
Ariz
J. L. Haines
Red Oak
H. A. Lemaster
Pearl Broshar
Judith
Roy Rinehart
Francis Argo
Coleen
Joleen
Roscoe Argo
B. C. Whitehead
Donald
Bert Rinehart
Gerald
Mary Lou
Frank
Lew Rinehart
Larry Lee
Linda Pearl
Russell Brown
Dell Hellyer
Hazel
Jay Argo
Guy Argo
Charles Sharon
Neflie
George Argo
Denny
Eugene Argo
Clyde Dicks
Teonivum
Moravia
Jackie Baldwin
Wayne Christie
Teonium
Terville Park
Winners announced at Appanoose Monroe Co Coon Hunters Meet
Paycheck a coon dog owned by Carl Paris of Ottumwa won the final tree event Sunday at the Appanoose Monroe County Coon Hunters Association field trials near Moravis. Reds Whip owned by Kenny Funk of Lovilia placed second, with Frisky Gene Merritt of Keosauqua third and Red Scout Bud Storms of Keokuk in the standings. Next event scheduled for October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paycheck
Carl Paris
Ottumwa
Appanocse
Tentative Fall Festival Program At Moravia
The 42nd annual Moravia Fall Festival outlines entry day on Thursday with races, contests, a horseshoe event in two age groups, a pet parade, and amateur contest. Farm Bureau Day features speaker Kenneth Thatcher and a noon basket dinner. Friday hosts a full Farm Bureau program, a parade with $30 in prizes, colt show, team pulling, and evening entertainment. Additional reunions and showcases are planned, with premium lists available and poultry show possibly canceled due to veterinary inspection requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Union
Ickman
Forbes
Kenneth Thatcher
Des Moines
Town Farm Bureau
Eighth District
Appanoose County Extension
Farmureau
H. L. Hilton
ESPY
Harold Holder
Centerville Park
Jim
Adult School to Begin September 3
M. H. Elson announces evening classes start September 3 with 8:00 p.m. meetings. Fifth and tenth sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. A cooperative supper will be served on those two nights and class adjourns at 10:00 p.m. Schedule details to appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Elson
Community Agriculture Council
Foster Reunion to be Held at Centerville Park
The annual Foster reunion will take place Sunday August 31 at Centerville park with Mrs. Vernon Kaater as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HIATT
Centerville City Park
Catherine Hawk
Callen
Moravia Park
Bensie Callen
Foster
Centerville Park
Vernon Kaater
Cooperative Dinner Honors Woodwards and Weathers Family
A cooperative dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Boyer on Wednesday Aug 20 inviting Mr and Mrs Les lie Woodward of Pierson Rev and Mrs Robert Weathers and children of Waterloo and other Woodward kin. Attendees included Frank Woodward Harry Woodward Bill Woodward and families Lulu Stocker Lyle Blakesburg Moravia and local relatives. The Woodward men helped with work on the new Boyer home and a family reunion occurred at the Harry Woodward homestead Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Woodward
Pierson
Robert Weathers
Waterloo
Eugene Boyer
Frank’ Woodward
Harry Woodward
Bill Woodward
Vo, Woodward
Moravia
Lulu Stocker
Lyle
Blakesburg
Boyer Far
Local visits and family gatherings across Iowa towns
Des Moines business trip by M H Johnson and sons Herschel and Charles. Evans children Myron and Janice visit relatives in Cambria while parents tour. Hamilton and Swaim join Pence family for Sunday dinner near Russell. Hawes family from Mitchellville visit Davis in Moravia. Futton travels east to Ohio to join son John W Fulton family. Brain family from Washington DC visit RoC Stockwell home in Ames Burclay. Gebler of Centerville calls on Louise Ochler. Lower family from Rockford visit Alma Kuster. Ruth Gibbors returns home after study and vacation with Warren Kavut and Lealie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Minnes
Fred Tillmont
Ralph Hiatt
Charles Walden
Minnesota
W. C. Bivin
Howard Evans
Glen Evans
Seymour
Myron
Janice Evans
Cambria
P. K. Schreiner
Herbert Boblenz
R. R. Pennington
Ottumwa
Nancy Kathryn
Carl Boblenz
R. BR. Pennington
Moravia
Frank Paxston
Shirley
Howard
Willard Brooks
Judy
Larry Brooks
Bessie Boshak
Chicago
Rex Haver
Fred Argo
J. F. Cassiday
Shirley Ann
Edmund Pralle
Frankie
Gene
Rita Faye
Minneapolis
Seymur
Ralph Strunk
Jerry
Albany
Ore
Ivan Walter
Bluomfield
G. R. Rubison
Linda
New Orleans
W. P. Chenult
Freda Roswell
Memiphise
Tenn
M. H. Johnson
Herschel
Charles
Des Moines
Wayne Evans
Homer Hamilton
Frank Swaim
Allie Pence
Russell
Pence
Hamilton
Rockford
Lower
Alma Kuster
Ruth Gibbors
Warren KaVut
Leaile
Waterlyn
Jowhd
Mary
Jusa J
Hartlud
Russell Davis
Wanted bids to operate the switchboard at Iconium Iowa
Bids requested to operate the switchboard in Iconium Iowa from October 1 1947 to October 1 1948. Includes a good 4 room house well and cave good garden spot house rent free. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Bids due by September 15 1947 by order of board Truman Tarbell Secretary RFD 2 Mystic Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Iowa
Truman Tarbell
R. FD
Mystic
Towa
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Huskinson at Home
Mrs Stelle Carter hosted a cooperative birthday dinner Sunday in honor of her sister Mary Huskinson whose birthday is August 28. Guests included R F Main of Portland Frank Houser Dorothy Turis of Centerville Mrs Birdie Main and others at the Huskinson residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stelle Carter
R. F. Main
Portland
Ore
Frank Houser
Dorothy and
Turis
Centerville
Birdie Main
Mary Huskinson
Huskinson
Cotell Taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital for Hip Fracture
Martha J. Cotell was transported by ambulance to Illinois Masonic Hospital on Wellington Street in Chicago for hip fracture. An X-ray confirmed the fracture and notes the patient details and hospital address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Masonic Hospital
Marthe J. Cotell
Titouis Masonic Hospital
Martha J. Cotell
Carellliois Masonic Hospital
West
Wellington Street
Chiengu
Hinois
Young Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Schaffner
Mrs Horace Schaffner becomes proud parent of a daughter named Lui Priday born August 22 at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Schaffner
Lui Priday
St Joseph Hospital
Centerville
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Methodist
W.S.C
A. F
A. M
Mundey
S.b. P
Eya E
L. F. Bisby
Cuurcnes
State Fair
Argo Family
Moravia ‘Theatre
Reichead
Ottumwas —Courliey
Max and
Chariton River Valley Boys
Rex
Jean Rinehart
Bert Turner
Art Fox
N.R. Ward
Carl LaHue
Ususi
Gardner
Grace Main
Woodward
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