Moravia Schools Open With 261 Enrolled Across Grades
Moravia Public Schools began the 1948-47 term on Tuesday. By Wednesday morning the high school had 147 enrolled, with total enrollment reaching 160 or more. elementary enrollment stands at 114 across grades from pre-primary to eighth. The faculty is complete with Mardeena Wilson guiding fifth and sixth grades and Wynona Perry named secretary to Superintendent Hickman, replacing Ruby Johnson who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mardeena Wilson
Wynona Perry
Blakesburg
Hickman
Ruby Johnson
Good Agriculture A MAKES Better Community
A historical farming note advises readers on pork production amid tight pork tonnage. It emphasizes fall litters, sow conditioning, pasture feeding, and strategic protein supplementation to maintain livability and efficiency, urging readers to “get ready” with proper care, water, shelter, and minerals for swine before farrowing.
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Proflits
Crawley Reunion Held at Fred Hammond Home
The Crawley Reunion met at Fred Hammond home Sunday despite rain and bad roads. After a cooperative dinner the group spent time visiting and taking photos. Old officers were unanimously chosen to serve another year with many attendees listed including Mr. and Mrs. Selix, Miss Jobe, Mrs. Funk and others from Udell Centerville Knoxville Albia Mt. Pleasant.
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Crawley
Fred Hammond
T. S. Crawley
Verdean Selix
Unionville
Elmer Selix
Troyd Selix
Udell
Francis Selix
Births in Des Moines and Park Rapids Hospitals
Mrs Elsie Clester reports the birth of Carol Jean to Mr and Mrs Bob Massman of Des Moines on August 18. The baby weighed 8 pounds 0 ounces. Bob Massman is the son of Mr and Mrs Delmar Massman of Des Moines. Park Rapids hospital welcomed Jeraldyn Lee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Gideon of Ackley Minnesota on August 20 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. The Gideons, former residents, already have daughters Joan and Janice.
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Elsie Clester
Carol Jean
Bob Massman
Des Moines
Bob
Delmar Massman
Roger Gideon
Ackley
Minnesota
Jeraldyn Lee
Park Rapids Hospital
Gideon
Joan
Janice
Dr. Davis Accepts Mora Via Methodist Pastor Post
Dr. Davis of Ottumwa who has supplied as minister at Mora via and Wesley Chapel Methodist churches for several Sundays has accepted the regular pastor appointment. He is a fully ordained minister and plans to move to the Moravia parsonage after September first.
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Dr. Davis
Ottumwa
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Peggy Paris and Billy Luse Wed in Troy Kansas
Miss Peggy Paris daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Paris and Billy Luse son of Mrs Raymond Ashby wed Monday August 19 at 4 pm Rev Harder officiating in Troy Kansas. Mrs Luse wore navy suit with white accessories and tea rose corsage. Groom discharged from the army in March 1946 after three years service. They returned home last week and stay with Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Paris
Mra. Claude Paris
Billy Luse
Raymond
Boyer Family Holds Annual Reunion at F A Boyer Grove
More than one hundred Boyer relatives gathered at the F A Boyer grove for their annual reunion with a ball game, a shared noon dinner, and an afternoon program of recitations songs and community singing. Absentees included F A Boyer age the oldest member, S H Boyer Bitsy Nigel Hiatt and Willie Meanel. Election of officers named Eugene Boyer president George Boyer vice president Anna Woodward secretary treasurer. Distances: W G Swaim Webb IA Mrs Arthur Beach Oskaloosa IA Harley Woodward Neligh NE. Plans were made for a fiftieth anniversary memorial next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Weathers
F. A. Boyer
Boyer
S. H. Boyer
Bitsy Nigel Hiatt
Willie Meanel
Eugene Boyer
George Boyer
Anna Woodward
Basha Foster
Clara Morrison
Bill Woodward
W. G. Swaim
Webb
Iowa
Arthur Beach
Oskaloosa
Harley Woodward
Joann
Jimmy
Jerry Lee
Neligh
Nebr
Endsleys Return Home From Montana Visit
Mr and Mrs C B Endsley have left Ottumwa after a stay with Mr and Mrs Rostoe Pennington. They plan to spend a day at the Des Moines state fair before continuing to Helena Montana with stops in Ogallala Neb Julesburg Colo and Salt Lake City Utah. They express thanks for the kindness shown during their visit.
Miss Carter Hostess to the Taylor Toilers
Regular monthly meeting at Virginia Carter's home called to order by vice president Jerry Pettibone with the 4 H pledge. Minutes read by secretary Virginia Carter. Plans made for next meeting to be at Jerry Pettibone's home on September 17. Officers to be elected. Refreshments, games, and reports noted. Attendees included Jerry Pettibone Virginia Carolyn Buyer Mary Beth Turner and eight visitors Loyd Carter Earl Boyer Judy Kenny Ronnie and leader Harl Boyer.
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Jerry Pettibone
Virginia Carter
Virginia
Carolyn Buyer
Mary Beth Turner
Loyd Carter
Earl Boyer
Judy
Kenny
Ronnie
Harl Boyer
Mrs Martha Gardner Dies After Stroke in Moravia
Martha Gardner died after a stroke last week, at 9:45 PM Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Rev G M Talbott officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Township cemetery Fremont. Martha Waltman born Coldwater Ohio June 13 1811, wife of William C Gardner, mother of eleven, survived by several children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. longtime church member.
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Martha Gardner
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
G. M. Talbott
Cedar Township
Fremont
Martha Waltman
James
May Waltman
Coldwater
Ohio
William
Wm. C. Gardner
Elnora Mullenix
Ottumwa
Etta Runehey
Card of Thanks from the Gardner Family
The Gardner Family thanks many friends for sympathy and help during mother’s illness and death. Gratitude extended to singers and pianist for music, Booster Club, School Board, School Faculty, Glass No. 9, W.S.C.S., and those who sent floral offerings.
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W.S.C.S
Mrs Walter Undergoes Emergency Operation in Springfield
Mrs Maurice Walter had an emergency operation at St John hospital in Springfield Missouri last Wednesday night for a ruptured appendix after a sudden attack while on a Ozarks vacation trip with Mr and Mrs Walter and her parents My and Mrs Floyd Dykes. She is reported to be recovering as well as could be expected.
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Maurice Walter
St. John Hospital
Springfield
Walter
Floyd Dykes
Ozarks
Callen Reunion Held at Centerville with Next Meeting Planned
The 23rd annual Callen reunion gathered at Centerville on Sunday August 26 with noon dinner and an afternoon program featuring music readings and songs. Officers elected for next year were president John Stevens secretary Bessie Callen and treasurer Wincil Coulson. The business meeting voted to hold the next reunion in Moravia. Attendees listed include numerous Callen relatives and spouses.
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Callen
Centerville
Doris
Beverly Calen
Lola Albertson
Bobby Albertson
Darlene Clark
Joan Moore
Sylvie
Elsie
Lilly Callen
Mintin Shoemaker
Ethel
Ireta Stevens
Orvin Callen
Judy
Billy
Elbert Moore
Mildred
Dewayne
Joan
Lloyd Clark
Dwight
Darlene
David
Dale
Orrin Callen
Gilbert Callen
Richard
Beverly
Duris
H. F. Shoenaker
John Stevens
Letu
Clyde
Ireta
Lester McCory
Beasie Allen
Ice Cream Social At Kenneth Free Home
An ice cream social was held at the Kenneth Free home on Monday evening August 19 for the Willing Circle. The event featured visiting and dessert served to numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse and Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Luse, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Argo, Charles and Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Murdy, Johnnie and David, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Clark, Raymond, and the hosts Dale and Elaine Free.
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Kenneth Free
Dale
Elaine
Postponed Household Goods Sale To Aug 31
A sale scheduled by Mrs. Clara Carlson for last Saturday was postponed to next Saturday August 31 due to weather. The advertisement in this issue lists several additional items for sale.
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Clara Carlson
Service Letters From Fort Lewis Update Addresses
The letter from Eugene McCrory notes a new address at North Fort Lewis Washington where he will be until at least October 12. It also lists Pvt Lloyd E McCrory and Pvt Paul E Runnells at their new military postings in California and Washington along with Pfc Dwight Main who has been discharged after 20 months service including time in Korea.
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Eugene McCrory
North Fort Lewis
Wash
Pvt
Lloyd E. McCrory
R. A
Co. A
68Th
Ener. Trg. Bu
Paul E. Runnells
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Paul B. Runnells
California
Mrs. Hawk Named President Of Aid At United Brethren Church
Mrs E G Hawk was reelected president of the ladies aid of the United Brethren church at a society meeting last Wednesday at Mrs Mary Hoskinson s home. Officers elected included Harry Woodward vice president Mabel Coulson secretary and William Burns treasurer. Hawk appointed Mary Hoskinson Alice Wilson and Ray McCloud to the quill committee.
Cobler Family Wins Big At Eldon Fair Livestock Show
Bobby Cobler won first and second on Swiss beer steers at Eldon fair. Dickie Cobier took second on his steer and Marilyn Cobler won first with a Swiss heifer. Marilyn also claimed first in a dress and a skirt, while Mary Lan took third on a dress, second on a skirt, and third on a lapron. All three are grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson.
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Eldon Fair
Bobby Cobler
Dickie Cobier
Marilyn Cobler
Marylan
Bobby
Dickie
Fred Dotson
Meetings Continue At Moravia Church Of Christ
A series of meetings began August 18 at the Moravia Church of Christ and will run nightly through the week. Evangelist Rev. Kenneth Hunt leads the services and has additional meetings scheduled.
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Moravia
Local Churches Schedule and Pastors Listed
Curkcae Church of the Nazarene and several area churches publish a Sunday timetable. Services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m., with evening and midweek meetings led by pastors and appointed superintendents across multiple congregations. A visiting evangelist, Rev. Harold Varce, is slated to deliver the message.
United Brethren Church Services and Local Visit Notes
G. M. Talbott pastor leads 10:00 p m church school with Donald Jones superintendent 10:50 a m worship and communion 7:00 p m evening service 8:00 p m Christian Endeavor Myrtle Hudgens of Des Moines visits relatives here Mr and Mrs Sam Hudgens Guy Argo and Wess Hiatt attended the state fair in Des Moines Saturday and Sunday
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United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Myrtle Hudgens
Des Moines
Sam Hudgens
Guy Argo
Wess Hiatt
Church of Christ Weekly Services Schedule
The Church of Christ lists Sunday at 10:00 a m Sunday School led by Horace Schaffner, 11:00 a m Communion, Morning Worship and 8:00 p m preaching by Kenneth Hunt, Evangelist. 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor. All are welcome.
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Church of Christ
Horace Schaffner
Kenneth Hunt
Christian Endeavor
Ruth Winsler Becomes Bride in Riverside Ceremony
Ruth Nadine Winsler daughter of Ralph and Mrs Winsler Riverside California wed John Mott Pantzalas son of Nicholas Pantzalas Houston Texas in a 5:30 p.m. St Francis chapel ceremony at Mission Inn officiated by Dr Denton M Gerow. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and carried gardenias and an orchid corsage. About 200 guests attended as Georgiana Winslow and bridesmaids in varied tones attended. The reception followed in the adjoining atrium and the couple plans to live at 7127 Potomac Riverside after a honeymoon at La Jolla and Crestline. The bride, a Riverside graduate, was a University of Redlands freshman. the groom’s Navy-bridal party and plans to study at Redlands are noted.
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Ruth Nadine Winsler
Ralph Edwin Winsler
Riverside
California
John Mott Pantzalas
Nicholas Pantzalas
Houston
Texas
St. Francis Chapel
Mission Inn
Denton M. Gerow
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Moravia
Iowa
Iridesmaids
Mae Marie Kelley
Imaqua
Marcia Polhemus
Long Beach
Marilyn Gartner
Janie Voorhies
Barbara del Eckford
Fontana
University of Redlands
Schubert
Rubenstein
Margaret Ward
Jackie Hart
Charles Huckaby
Roddy Boren
Robert Wight
Robert Bross
Navy
Halden Home Hosts Greeley Colorado Guests
Mr and Mrs Byron Hintt of Greeley Colorado visit at the home of Mr and Mrs George Halden and C A Turner with other relatives. They lived here years ago and will stay until Saturday. Their son and family Mr and Mrs J H Hiatt and son of Denver are expected today for a short visit.
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Byron Hintt
Greeley
Colorado
DuVall Host Honors Ninth Birthday of Billy
Mr and Mrs Warren DuVall entertained on Monday August 26 for their son Billys ninth birthday. Guests included Billy Bishop and the McDonough and Johnson families and their son Dick along with immediate family.
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Warren DuVall
Billy
Billy Bishop
Max McDonough
John Johnson
Family reunions at Centerville City Park
The Foster reunion is set for September 1 at Centerville park. The Hiatt reunion also meets at Centerville City Park on September 1, announced by Catherine Hiatt, secretary.
Notice Invitations From Chapters for September Visits
Our Chapter received invitations to visit Centreville Chapter No 234 on September 3 with Worthy Grand Matron and Grand Officers as guests. A cooperative dinner at 6 30 and meeting at 8. Albia Chapter No 240 invites our members to its stated meeting on September 5 at Albia Field House at 7 p.m honoring our Grand Officers Madelyn Rose W M.
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O. S
Membeigs
Cetttersville
Spou
Albini Chapter No
Albia Field House
At & P.m
Madelyn Rose
W. M
Stevens Bros Circus Here On Labor Day Moravia Iowa
Moravia Moravia Booster Club sponsors a one day Moravia circus stop next Monday September 2 with two performances at 2 pm and 8 pm under the big top on the square’s south side. Sealed coal bids due September 16 1946 at 7 80 p m for 125 tons to be weighed in Moravia.
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Stevens Bros. Circus
Secretary of School Board
Moravia
Iowa
Chester, Broshar
Sec’y
Bob Grubb
Stevens Bros
Christmas Party Observed at Methodist Church
W.S.C.S. held the annual Christmas party at the Methodist Church parlor on August 21. A tree and gifts decorated the mantle while a program proceeded near the fireplace. Packages will be sent to the Ethel Harpst Home in Gedartown Georgia. Edna Neff led the program and Etta Halden spoke on Gifts of the Church.
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W.S.C.S
Ethel Harpst
Gedartown
Georgia
Edna Neff
Etta Halden
Birthday Dinner for L O Carpenter in Ottumwa Area
A birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L F Bisby to honor L O Carpenter on his 69th birthday. Attendees included T W Reynolds Hedrick, L O Carpenter, L F Bisby and family, Delores, and Nellie DuVall. A funeral was held for Mrs Mae Bailey of Blakesburg at Johnson funeral home Ottumwa after she was struck by a train Monday morning.
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L. F. Bisby
Frank Swaim
Johnson Funeral Home
Ottumwa
Mae Bailey
Blakesburg
Pre nuptial Shower For Miss Peggy Paris Held
A pre nuptial shower for Miss Peggy Paris was hosted August 15 by Mesdames Garnet Callen Gret Ketes Ashby and Dorothy Rue schau. Attendees included Mrs. John Spencer Mrs. Paul Spencer Mrs. Johnnie Whicker and others. Prizes went to Mrs. Lawrence Roland and Miss Peggy Paris with Fanchen Winslet playing piano and gifts opened before refreshments.
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Peggy Paris
Mesdames Garnet Callen
Gret Ketes Ashby
Dorothy Rueschau
John Spencer
Paul Spencer
Johnnie Whicker
Norman Ward
Claude Paris
Max McDonough
Jack McDonough
Lawrence Roland
Fred Buckmaster
Lester Bullis
Fanchen Winslet
Mary Louw
Deana McDonough
Raymond Ashby
Vera van Dorin
Richard Morrison
Lela Luse
Local social notes include visits and movements across Iowa towns
Local residents share dinners and visits with relatives in Iowa City Cedar Rapids Centerville Melrose Centerville and Burlington. Notable items mention Bernadine Bishop returning from California to become director of religious education in Burlington and O L Thomas recovering from injuries in an explosion. Other moves include Ruth Gibbons visiting Cedar Falls and Bernadine Bishop staying with her parents before her new posting.
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Robert Reeves
Linda
Iowa City
Robert McIntosh
Cedar Rapids
Bernadine
J. L. Dodd
H. T. Boblenz
Nancy
Jean
Connie
Melrose
Clyde Patrick
A. 3. Mangle
J. F. Patrick
W. C. Bivin
Torrington
Wyoming
Ruth Gibbons
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Warren DuVall
Bernadine Bishop
California
D. B. Bishop
Burlington
First Presbyterian Church
Leater Bullis
Pete
Chicago
Harry Rueschau
J. P. Foster
George Boyer
Centerville
Mangle
Ein Mangle
Ali
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. H. Elson
Miss Carter
Taylor Toilers
Gardner
Kenneth Free Home
Regulus Meeting of Antiquity
Pfc
Dwight Main
Army
Ft. Sheridan
Southwest Pacific
Korea
Ray Harris
Curkcaes
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H.johnson
N. Y
Methodist Church
Iconium
Esther Hare
Tconium Church
Donald Wenkshead
Y. i
Fairview Church
Carl Tomlin
Hilton Church
Dortha Kenton
Harold Varce
Ruth Winsler
Haldens
Foster
Centerville Park
Hiatt
Centerville City Park
Catherine Hiatt
L. O. Carpenter
Vern Kiéweome
Paul
Kansas City
W. V. Murdy
Jimmie
Joyce Newcomb
Jake Day
Gene Boyer
John Tadlock
Vesta Oehler
Sarah Sandy
Norman Polson
Cairo
Charles Coffin
G. ‘St. Horn
Miss Babb
Doris Parker
Pete Bullis
Bert Luse
Anna Clark
Lamar
Glen Burns
Fred Blumer
Dwights
Ruth
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