Moravia Girls and Boys Sweep Cincinnati Knoxville Wins, Warren Loss
Moravia swept Cincinnati with girls 67 45 and boys 44 21 while losing to Southeast Warren 49 57 in girls and 42 41 in a tense boys game in the new gym. Kenny Ellison led Moravia with 20 points, Oehler 10, and Dittmer poured 43 for Warren as the Mohawkettes struggled against the visitors. The Moravia Knoxville trips produced 40 23 for the second team and 65 50 for the varsity led by Nancy Mosley 15 and Main 13 with strong guard play from Argo Tomlin Lindley and O Conner. Four starters wore contact lenses in the varsity game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Moravia
Rouse
Taylor
Mohawks
Kenny
Elicia
Ochler
Bill Luse
Southeast
Warren
S.E. Warren
Mohawkettes
Dittmer
Warren District
Kenny Ellison
Oehler and
van Zante
Roberts
MHS
Knoxville
Nancy Mosley
Strunk
Bill Austin
Argo
Tomlin
Lindley
O'Conner
Butternut Coffee Drive Reminds Dec 10 Return Dates
The Legion Auxiliary urges the public to mail or bring back their Butternut coffee strips by December 10. The appeal emphasizes timely participation to support local causes and ensure proper processing.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
T C Club Meets With M S
The ETC club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Curtis Burton. Roll call was Christmas Ideas. Mrs. Frank Lathen led entertainment. Mrs. Almont Main won the pencil game prize. Mrs. Lathen won the door prize. Home made ice cream cupcakes and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETC Club
Curtis Burton
Frank Lathen
Almont Main
Taylor Aid Meets With Mrs Mihalovich
The Taylor Aid group hosted Mrs Dan Mihalovich for a cooperative dinner and gift exchange. Entertainment featured games won by Mrs Jay Wilson and Mrs Theo Miller as others enjoyed the social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Mihalovich
Taylor Aid Group
Dan Mihalovich
Jay Wilson
Theo Miller
Mrs Milton Stocker Home To Recuperate
Mrs. Milton Stocker was brought to her home northeast of town from Monroe County Hospital at Albia to recuperate from surgery.
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Milton Stocker
Town
Wednesiny
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Baby Boy James Franklin Tadlock Born in Red Oak
Rev and Mrs Basil Tadlock of Red Oak announce the birth of a son on December 1 weighing 7 lbs 3 oz named James Franklin. He has a sister Elaine and a brother Charles. Grandparents are Claude Hawk and Grant Tadlock with great grandparents E G Hawk and Mrs John Tadlock.
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Basil Tadlock
Red Oak
James Franklin
Elaine
Charles
Claude Hawk
Grant Tadlock
E. G. Hawk
John Tadlock
Thankful note to hospital visitors and friends
A grateful message thanks everyone who visited during the hospital stay and after returning home, and expresses appreciation for cards and flowers.
Stafeldt Family Thanks for Sympathy and Support
The family of Helen Jeanne Stafeldt thanks relatives friends and neighbors for food cards and sympathy during their bereavement. Alfred J Staffeldt Leotus Temple My and Mie John Temple Nancy Temply offer appreciation for the kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jeanne Staffeldt
Alfred J. Staffeldt
Leotus T. Temple My
Mie
John EB
Temple Nancy Temply
Carol Mullins Weds Harold Robertson in Unionville
Mr and Mrs Cyril Mullins of Moravia announce the marriage of their daughter Carol to Harold Robertson of Des Moines son of Mrs Robert Shaffer of Oskaloosa. The double ring ceremony took place Nov 30 1960 at Rev Robert Henwood s Christian church Unionville Missouri. The bride a Moravia High School graduate worked at Iowa National Bank Des Moines. the groom is an Oskaloosa High School graduate. They will reside at 3912 Castleman Apt E St Louis 10 Missouri.
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Cyril Mullins
Moravia
Carol
Harold Robertson
Des Moines
Robert Shaffer
Oskaloosa
Robert Henwood
The
Christian Church
Unionville
Missouri
Moravia High School
Iowa National Bank
Iowa
Oskaloosa High School
Castleman
Apt. E
St. Louis 10
Rebekah meeting reports and family visits in local area
Mrs. Gerald Morgan, Helen Lou Stocker and Mrs. Mettie Roland attended the Rebekah life in Cincinnati. Morgan gave a report on the Des Moines assembly. Centerville visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McFall and others. Several local families hosted or visited over the weekend. A family dinner honored Clara Irelan's birthday and anniversaries. VanDorin and VanDoria relatives visited Deep River and Eartham plans to move to California are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Helen Lou Stocker
Mettie Roland
Cincinnati
Morgan
Rebekah
Des Moines
Floyd McFall
Centerville
R. S. Faber
Jimmie Sawvel
Newton
Lester Sawvel
Nancy Harris
Bethesda
Sawvel
Elvin Stocker
Johnny Ivelan
Bill Sherwood
George VanDorin
Eaglham
Fred VanDorin
Francis Purvis
Deep River
Genge VanDoring
Eartham
California
Ud. 'T. VanDoria
Sag
Lowell
Oltumsa
60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Caster Couple
Mr and Mrs Luther Caster celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at home with family including daughter Mrs Albert Cigelkur of Julesburg Cole and six sons. Open house drew over 80 guests. The couple has resided in Moravia since 1940.
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Luther Caster
Albert Cigelkur
Julesburg
Cole
Cecil Caster
Wayne Caster
Grand Junction
Clyde Caster
Clyde Jr
Nancy
James Caster
Chugwater
Wyo
Wrex Caster
Horse Creek
Luther Caste
Dwane Manhs
Englekar
Mr. Caster
Mrs. Caster
Moravia
West Wins 4-H Trip to Chicago for Appanoose County
Two more 4-H boys from Appanoose County, Donald Hampton of Centervale and Donald West of Moravia, join three peers statewide in earning Chicago Grain Marketing Clinic trips. They will travel January 10 12 to study crop projects and grain marketing with Iowa State Fair and Chicago Board of Trade support. Donald West placed seventh in state crops identification and judging at the Iowa State Fair, while Hampton is among a group of six from Iowa handling records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Donald Hampton
Centerville
Doyle Hampton
Donald West
Moravia
Ernest West
Chicago
Iowa
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
West
Iowa State
Unionville native earns auto mechanics certificate in Omaha
Jimmie Eugene Burns son of Mr and Mrs Russell Burns of Unionville Iowa completed a nine month course and received his automotive mechanics certificate on November 22 1960 at Universal Trades School in Omaha Nebraska He has accepted a mechanic position at Pullman Motor He is a 1959 Moravia High graduate and is at home with his wife Sharon Tharp at 613 West State Centerville Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Eugene Burns
Russell Burns
Unionville
Iowa
Universal Trades School
Omaha
Nebraska
Pullman Motor
Centerville
Moravia High
Sharon Tharp
West Sate
Moravia Eastern Stars Hold Yearly Ball Night Event
Members and families gathered at the Masonic ball Tuesday evening December 13 at 6 30 for a CEO Relative Bupper event. Regular meeting and officer elections to follow. Past Matrons and Past Patrons to be honored. Grace Kincade W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Stars
Bupper
Tynaday
Grace Kincade
W. M
Hiatt Elected Worshipful Master at Moravia Lodge
Carl Hiatt was elected worshipful Master of the Moravia Masonic lodge Monday evening. Other officers elected include Bob Potts as Senior Warden Boyd Paxston as Junior Warden P K Horner as treasurer Harold Mason as secretary Norman Ward and A D Kincade as trustees Installation will follow in a joint ceremony with the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hiatt
Moravia
John Main
Francis Kincade
Claude Hawk
Tyler
The
Eastern Star
Methodist Show Skid Row Film
The Moravia Methodist Circuit presents a 7 30 Sunday evening showing of the documentary Out of the Night filmed on Chicago Skid Row. The film portrays life in rescue missions, addiction, and the Gospel’s power to bring hope, with no admission charge, inviting all to view the dramatic presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Chicago
Skid Row
Moravia High School Dedication Draws Big Crowd
Moravia celebrated the dedication of its new high school with about 500 visitors touring the building. Local and out of town officials including Mayor James Morrison and Congressman John Kyl attended along with school leaders. A program of speeches, a band concert, and glee club performances preceded a basketball game and homecoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Burton
James Morrison
Albia
Lewis Newsham
Centerville Junior College
Gerald Dunsmore
Centerville
W. W. Trushenski
Blakesburg
Kenneth Farthing
Moulton
Carl Miles
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Tom Porter
Warren Rouse
Board of Education
Jack Martin
George Firkins
Carl VanZante
Robert Foster
C. C. Coulson
Guy Argo
M. K. Blackman
Booster Club
R. R. Pennington
Don Pettibone
Wm. Woodward
School Community Association
Weldon Whitenack
F. A. Richardson
LaVern Smith
Girls Glee Club
Cere
Warren
Glivanhi
View
John Hutton Funeral Services Saturday
John William Hutton, 89, died Wednesday at 12 30 p m. Funeral services are planned for Saturday afternoon at Turner Funeral Home with burial beside his wife in Hillcrest Cemetery.
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John William Hutton
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcrest
Booster Club Coop Supper Thursday Evening
Members of the Booster club and their families will hold their annual Christmas cooperative supper and eat exchange at the Booster club rooms Thursday evening at 7 00 p m Everyone is to bring their own table service.
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Booster Club
Moravia Garden Club Holiday Fair Nets Over $100
The Moravia Garden Club raised over $100 at its holiday fair held Saturday at the Legion home. Mrs. Gerald Morgan chaired, with registrar Mrs. Clar Johnson signing over 100. Music by Mrs. Jennie Bland and various committee chairs organized bazaars, candy, lunch, silent auction, and Christmas boxes while demonstrations showcased Christmas ideas by club members.
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Moravia
Legion Home
Gerald Morgan
Clar[enee Johnson
Jennie Bland
Zell Callen
Harley Tisue
Earl Boyer
Howard Smith
Blanche Graham
Art Fox
Lee Hiatt
Ira Boyer
Nellie Williams
Warren DuVall
Wm. Woodward
Folly Dozen Christmas Party Reported
The Jolly Dozen circle held a Thursday afternoon Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Mettie Roland. Prizes went to Mrs. Josie Charity for high score and Mrs. Elsie Adams for low score, with Mrs. Birdie Main drawing the door prize. Mrs. Roland served chicken sandwiches cranberry salad coffee mints and nuts. A gift exchange concluded the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dozen Circle
Mettie Roland
Josie Charity
Elsie Adams
Birdie Main
Clover Leaf Club Met At McAninch Home
The Clover Leaf Club met at the home of Helen McAninch on November 30 for a chicken dinner. Members and visitors included Bill Phylig, Charles Spaur, Elmer and Lois Starr, Mancel and Mildred Tarbell, Roy and Ernestine Argo, Lavern and Janet Massman, Brant Massman, Edd Navin, Truxton and Glennie Dicks, Gerald Rinehart, John McAninch, Vera Moore, Fern Penfield, Vanchie Tarbell, Bernice Coulson, Catharine Beaty, Edith Callen, with host Jim and Helen McAninch. Sewing and rug making were done. A new member, Martha Navin, was welcomed. The next Christmas meeting is planned for December 14 with Mancel and Mildred Tarbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McAninch
Bill Phylig
Charles Spaur
Elmer
Lois Starr
Mancel
Mildred Tarbell
Roy
Ernestine Argo
Lavern
Janet
Brant Massman
Edd
Martha Navin
Truxton
Glennie Dicks
Gerald Rinehart
John McAninch
Vera Moore
Fern‘ Penfield
Vanchie Tarbell
Bernice Coulson
Catharine Beaty
Edith Callen
Jim
Local Visits Across Ottumwa and Omaha Families
Mrs Gabe Johnson and Wanda and Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson visited Sunday afternoon with the Wilburt Johnsons in Ottumwa. Mrs Frank Rogers departed Monday to visit her daughter Mrs ay Poage and family at Omaha Neb.
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Gabe Johnson
Wanda
Ralph Robinson
Wilburt Johnsons
Ottumwa
Frank Rogers
Ay Poage
Omaha
Nebr
Christmas Decoration Contest Offers Three Divisions
The Booster club Mora via Garden club sponsor a Christmas decoration contest with three divisions outdoor Nativity outdoor Santa and door decorations. Prizes range from 7 to 3 dollars for Nativity and outdoor Santa and 5 to 2 dollars for door decorations. Entrants should call Mrs Art Fox Mrs Gerald Morgan or Mrs Lee Hiatt by 6 00 p m on December 19. Judging occurs Monday evening December 19 with decorations and lights on by 6:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia Garden Club
Art Fox
Gerald Morgan
Lee Hiatt
Past Matrons Elect Officers At Cooperative Supper
Tuesday evening Mrs. Lloyd Carter hosted the Past Matrons club for its annual officer election with Mrs. George Winsler assisting. Guests included Mrs. A. D. Kincade Mrs. C. C. Culler and Loyd Carter. Mrs. John Main was elected president and Mrs. Paul Dicks secretary treasurer. A drawing set monthly meeting dates and a luncheon committee was named for the school of instruction meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Carter
George Winsler
A. D. Kincade
C. C. Culler
Loyd Carter
John Main
Paul Dicks
School of Instruction
Moravia Garden Club Dinner and Christmas Meeting
The Moravia Garden Club held its annual cooperative dinner and Christmas meeting at Mrs. John Veach's home. President Ira Boyer opened with the minutes, and plans were set for a Widow's and town decorations project, school dedication bouquet, and December 3 holiday fair. Seventeen members and guests attended as members shared Christmas customs and bird feeding tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
F. A. Richardson
Gerald Morgan
John Veach
Feuest
E.U.B Church To Present Christmas Program Dec 2
The Evangelical United Brethren church school will present a Christmas program at 7 30 p.m. Thursday Dec 22. Officers and teachers met at the ministers study Monday evening to plan. The first practice is scheduled for 1 30 p.m. Saturday at the church.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church School
Legion Auxiliary Sale Saturday at Community Building
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a food bake and rummage sale on Saturday December 10 at the Community building. Pie and coffee will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sharon O'Conner
Larry Hope
Mark VanZante
Joyce Walter
Jean Taylor
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Ronny Clester
Cincy
T.C
M&s. Curtis Burton
Flight Stork
Gon Sears
Antheny
Methodist Hospital
Bryan Don
Lloyd Rose
Carol Mullins
Jimmy Burns
C. Hiatt
John Hutton
Booster Club Coop
Garden Club Holiday Fair
Folly Dozen
Clover Leaf Club
Mcaninch
Garden Club
E.U.B. Church
Ashby
I.S.A
Raymond Asby
Iowa Southern Railway Co
Iowa Southern
Harold Mann
James Bradley
James Deininger
Harold Prow
Ray Randolph
Madge Holland
W. F. Hutchinson
Frank Roach
E. L. Shutts
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