George Scott Elected High Mason at Moravia Lodge
The Moravia Masonic Lodge held a turkey dinner Monday evening after which officers for the coming year were elected. George Scott was chosen to oversee lodge matters. Other officers include Claude Hawk Senior Warden A D Kincade Junior Warden P K Horner Treasurer Harold Mason Secretary Loyd Carter Trustee Loyd Carter Senior Deacon Ray Charity Junior Deacon Bob Carter Tyler Dick Johnson Senior Steward Don Sears Junior Steward Lloyd Rose Chaplain Paul Dicks Organist C C Coulson Installations set for Monday night January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Masonic Lodge
George Scott
Scott
Claude Hawk
A. D. Kincade
P. K. Horner
Harold Mason
Loyd Carter
Ray Charity
Bob Carter
Tyler
Dick Johnson
Stewart
Don Sears
Lloyd Rose
Paul Dicks
C. C. Coulson
FHA Girls Attend Centerville Meeting
Twenty nine local F H A girls and advisor Miss Rinehart attended a Monday potluck at 5 30 pm as guests of the Centerville chapter. Osceola F H A girls joined. Moravia offered a humorous skit The Bridal Portrait with Mary Ellen Condra Kay Overturf Wanda Benz and Nancy Boblenz. A humorous song I Had a Little Ford featured Joan Fox Karen Woodward Carole Main Donna Woodward and Judy Smith. Charlotte McAninch reported on Moravia chapter activities. The group traveled by school bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rinehart
Centerville
Osceola
Moravia
Mary Ellen Condra
Kay Overturf
Wanda Benz
Nancy Boblenz
Ford
Joan Fox
Karen Woodward
Carole Main
Donna Woodward
Judy Smith
Charlotte McAninch
Hahn Wedding Planned at First Baptist Iowa City
Invitations announce the Hahn wedding for 2 00 p m Saturday at First Baptist Church Iowa City United in the Madison county area Fred Wick Hahn will wed Miss Marjorie Jean Weldon The groom is son of Fred Hahn and wife Maquoketa formerly Miller Church family The bride and groom attend State University of Iowa Both families plan to attend with relatives including Mrs Ted Campbell Miss Eleanor Miller and Mr Mrs Wilbur Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Iowa City
Fred- Wick Hahn
Adil
Marjorie Jean Weldon
Fred Hahn
Maquoketa
Miller Church Vivicity
W. N. Miller
Moravia
Moorhead
State University of Iowa At
Thank You for Sympathy Cards from Brain Family
A note expressing gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy cards sent after the loss of their son and brother, Frank Brain. Signed by Albert Brain, Lester Brain, and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brain
Albert Brain
Lester Brain
Notice on Butternut coffee key strips drop at Burton
Residents with Butternut coffee key strips must take them to Burton grocery by Friday December 9 for collection by the Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Grocery
The
Legion Auxiliary
Church Services and Meetings Noted for Two Denominations
CHUACHES First Christian Church lists Sunday School at 10 for Mrs Bindie Main, Communion at 11, Bible Study at 7 30 led by Mrs Marshall Perry. Evangelical United Brethren Church notes 10 Sunday School, 10 55 Morning Worship, 2 45 p m Christmas program practice, 7 30 Evening Service, midweek service Wednesday 7 30, WS WS 2 p m Friday at Charles Coffin home. Young Adult Fellowship Saturday with cooperative supper 6 30 and devotions and recreation. Rural church census meeting Monday evening Dec 12 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Bindie Main
Marshall Perry
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Nazarene Church Revival Services Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. Donald K R Thurman as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m. Worship. 6:45 p.m. Junior Society and Peoples’ meeting. 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service and prayer meeting. Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Frank Woodward’s home. Prayer and fasting meetings suspended this week due to Bloomfield revival. Their meeting starts at 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald KR. Thurman
F Rank ‘Woodward
Society and Peoples
Frank Woodward
Blooms Field
Christmas program at Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Fairview Grace Methodist Church announces a Christmas program and tree lighting. Rev Blackstone leads worship at 9 40 a m Sunday, with Sunday School at 9 00 a m and Kermit Gladfelder supervising the Sunday School. The event occurs Friday night December 23 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Blackstone
Kermit Gladfelder
Otha Taylor Hospital Patient at Iowa City
Otha Taylor returned home Friday after several days at St Josephs hospital in Centerville. He entered University hospital in Iowa City Monday for observation and treatment. Buell Taylor took him to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe Taylor
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
University Hospital
Iowa City
Buell Taylor
Iowaity
Frank Paxston Returns From Hospital Stay
Frank Paxston was discharged from University hospital in Iowa City where he had been a patient since October 24. He was brought home Friday in the Turner ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paxston
University Hospital
Iowa City
Turner
Walter Clark Returns to Nursing Home
Walter Clark, formerly of Moravia, was returned to a Centerville nursing home from the University hospital in Iowa City where his leg was amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
Centerville
University Hospital
Iowa City
Clark
Moravia
Past Matrons Hold Annual Christmas Dinner
The Past Matrons club met at Mrs. Trenton Wilson's home Tuesday evening for a Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Seventeen members and one guest attended. officers for the new year are Mrs. Carl Black president and Mrs. Raymond Charity secretary treasurer. A social evening followed the gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Wilson
C. A. Turner
Bertha Broshar
Band Mothers Entertain Faculty Friday at School
The Band Mothers hosted the school faculty for a Christmas party after the regular meeting at the school house. Decorations matched Yuletide, with Mrs. Coulson and Mrs. Woodward coordinating coffee. The group approved a cash donation to the retarded children's fund. a committee was named for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Coulson
Ron Woodward
George Firkins
Children
Coulson
Harold Burton
Grant Tadlock
Lester Sawyer
Loren Waller
Virgil Dooley
Minnie Yenger
No Section at Fall Festival Meeting
A Fall Festival meeting was held Friday night at the community building but no official business was completed due to lack of attendance. R. R. Pennington declined the presidency for 1956 after four years in the role. Another meeting is planned to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pennington
Albia Shoppers May See Cancer Film
The Monroe County Chapter of the American Cheer Society announces a Saturday shoppers' matinee on December 10 in the courthouse ladies' room. Screenings of the film Breast Self-examination begin at 2:30 PM. The notice urges every woman in Monroe County to see the 20 minute program to learn life saving breast cancer detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
The
American Cheer Society
Mrs Robison Fractures Shoulder in Fall
Mrs. John Robison, wintering with sisters Miss Freda Roswell and Mrs. W. P. Chenalt in Memphis Tennessee, suffered a fractured left shoulder in a fall last week. Her address is 665 East McKenary Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robison
Freda Roswell
W. P. Chenalt
Memphis, Tenn
East McKenary St
Moravia Businesses Set Holiday Closing Hours
Booster club president Russell Hughes says most Moravia shops will close at 6:00 pm on Saturday, December 24 and December 31. They will remain closed all day Monday, December 26 and January 2, creating two long holiday weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hughes
Booster Club
Moravia
Booster Club Christmas Party Set for Tonight
Regular December meeting of the Booster club will be the annual Christmas party tonight at the Methodist church with dinner after which members and wives will move to rooms over Burton store for a 25 cent gift exchange and party. Christmas tree has been set up and ladies have put up decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Methodist Church
Burton Store
Meetings Called In County For Costshare In 1956
Appanoose County farmers may file costsharing requests for 1956 soil and water conservation practices at community meetings arranged by the county ASC committee. Details on places dates and times will be mailed to producers, announced in newspapers, and on radio. Early filing aids plans for technical services and equipment. those unable to attend may file at the county ASC office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanochse County
ASC
Cotee
Jolly Dozen Christmas Party Hosted at Mrs Broshar
The Jolly Dozen club held its annual Christmas party Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Broshar. Rook prize winners were Cynthia Taylor and Mrs. Amy Lockman. Mrs. Frank Swaim won the door prize with guest Mrs. Josie Charity. Refreshments included open-faced sandwiches dessert coffee and homemade candy after the gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dozen Club
Charles Broshar
Rook
Cynthia Taylor
Amy Lockman
Frank Swaim
Josie Charity
Card of Thanks from Paxston
Card expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for many cards and letters received during hospital confinement and for kindness shown after returning home. Appreciation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxston
Paul Turner Injured In Auto Accident
Paul Turner son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner was injured in a car accident Sunday night near the Lester Strunk home on the Moravia Unionville road. His 1955 Oldsmobile went out of control and stopped in a ditch with three flat tires. He walked away, later found near the Harry Glick farm. Monday he was taken to Monroe county hospital for X rays showing a broken collar bone and numerous cuts and bruises. Returning home Tuesday he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Turner
Ralph Turner
Lester Strunk
Moravia-Unionville Road
Paul
Unionville
Muravii
Unionville Road
Harry Glick
Monroe County Hospital
Moravia High School
Moravia Boys Split With Melrose In Tight Pair
Moravia's varsity and second teams faced Melrose Thursday night. The first game ended 32 24 with Melrose victorious. In the nightcap Moravia rallied to a 44 43 win after a late surge despite Melrose leading 43 34 in the third quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Melrose
Mohawks
McDanel
Lindley
Tarbell
Gary Pfannebecker
Vincent
Moravia Girls Rally To Split With Knoxville Here
Moravia hosted Knoxville Friday night and won the second game 66-54 while the first game went 33-28 to Knoxville. Condra led Moravia with 16 points, Day 10, Gardner 7. Easter and Martin each had 29 in the second game. Moravia led at every quarter, guards included Walker Overturf Scott Hiatt King. The teams travel to Troy Friday and to Moulton Tuesday December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Knoville Girls
Condra
Carol Day
Yvonne Gardner
Sandy Walker
Kay Overturf
Karen Scott
Sanhra Hiatt
Barbara King
Easter
Martin
Troy
Moulton
Moravia Garden Club Holds Cooperative Luncheon Meeting
The Moravia Garden Club met at Mrs. Jay Oehler's home on Wednesday at 12 30 P M for a cooperative luncheon. Twenty four members and one guest Mrs Andy Mosley attended. The 2 o clock business session opened with a prayer and the reading What I Want for Christmas. Five dollars was donated to the retarded children fund. Reports covered the state flower show at Ames and plans for the Holiday Fair and Christmas decorations with Booster club. A demonstration on Nativity scene decorations was given and mystery gift exchanges completed the meeting with a closing reading from Thes. 5 15 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Jay Oehler
Garden Club
Andy Mosley
Robert Shan
Max McDonough
Ames
Booster Club
John Veach
Lee Hiatt
Art Fox
B. F. Whitehead
Leonard Palmer
Chas. Coffin
Lewis to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Hugh Lewis of Des Moines will mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home 246 Astor on Sunday December 11 from 1 30 to 5 00. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt to Etta Halden in Clarinda and to Mt Ayr and Bedford areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Lewis
Des Moines
Astor
Lee Hiatt
Etta Halden
Clarinda
Gale Dalton
Mt. Ayr
Harry Burmeister
Bedford
Fred Dotson
Richard Cobler
Rock Island
Ben Cobler
Robert Cobler
Deb Ta
Robert Hut
More Turkeys For Saturday In Moravia
Free turkeys to be given away for the next three Saturdays at 3 00 pm. Five dressed birds will be awarded each week via the drawing at Veach drug store after registration. Dec 24 free children’s show at Methodist church followed by candy and turkey drawing. Santa to deliver candy to ill children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Veach Drug Store
Methodist Church
Santa
Appanoose 4-H Officers to Meet Training Session
County wide 4-H officers training set for Saturday December 10 at the Agricultural building in Centerville. Session starts 1:00 p m with Rosalee Bowdish and Donald Clark presiding. Elena Clark will discuss 4-H aims and duties, then officers will be assigned. Presidents Bowdish and Clark. vice presidents Anderson and Lindley. secretaries and treasurers Tait and Houser. reporters Shepard and Burns. Fred Lasley directs a model meeting. recreation led by Merrick Hiatt Beker and Steele. All local 4-H officers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Rosalee Bowdish
County 4-H
Donald Clark
4-H
Adelena Clark
County Extension Home
Ney
Felows
Anne Anderson
Wayne Lindley
Donna Tait
Larry Houser
Patricia Shepard
Jimmie Burns
Fred Lasley
Donald Merrick
Sandra Hiatt
Lucille Beker
Jim Steele
Junior Missionary Meeting With MES at Mrs Wilson Home
The Junior Missionary group of the Methodist church will meet at the home of leader Mrs James Wilson on December 14 at 4 00 pm There will be two Christmas grab bags one for each of the boys and girls with gifts costing 25c Transportation will be provided by Mrs Bert Turner Mrs Mervin Ellison and Mrs Merle Smith They will meet the children at the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
James Wilson
Bert Turner
Mervin Ellison
Merle Smith
Births and families in Moravia and Sedalia
Birth notices from Moravia and Sedalia report Victor Paul Spencer born December 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spencer of Cheyenne Wyoming with Paul Spencer and Charlene Johnson born December 6 at St Josephs Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Moravia, plus a daughter Willa Myrea Jessee born November 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jessee of Sedalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spencer
Cheyenne
Wyo
Victor Paul
Paul Spencer
Charles Johnson
Moravia
Charlene
St. Josephs Hospital
M. H. Johnson
Earl Feel
Centerville
Phil Schreiner
Bill Jessee
W. Sab
Sedalia
Willa Myrea
Jesee
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High Mason
Centerville Meeting
Hahn
Chuaches
Otha Taylor Hospital
Rankin T Condra
Firkins
Pharrotte McAnnics
Wid Afl
Joann Moore
Martha Potts
Roselle Sneeden
Sharon Walker
DeLoris Hiatt
Kay Overturt li Say
Il i li
Nancy Vance
Bill O'Haratos
Ponce “Walon
George A. Scott
Route 2
Marianne
Buddy Bradey
A. F. Bradley
W. Garfield
Jolly Dozen
MRS
Melrose Boys
M.H.S
Knoxville
MES
Oehler
Lewis
Appanoose
Wilson
Eastern Stars
Katherine Charity
W. M. Mildred Bishop
Flight of the
Stork
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