Moravia Christmas Decorating Contest Seeks Entries
Notify by December 20 if you plan to enter Moravia homes or nearby rural areas in the annual Christmas decorating contest. Committee members include Mrs. Max McDonough, Mrs. John Veach, Mrs. Jay Oehler, and Mr. Francis Kincade. Lights must be on December 20 and 21. prizes of 5, 3, and 2 dollars awarded to homes and businesses.
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Moravia
Max McDonough
John Veach
Jay Oehler
Francis Kincade
Paul Dicks Renamed Worshipful Master
Following a turkey supper at Antiquity Lodge A F and A M Monday evening Paul Dicks was elected to serve as Master for another term. Other officers elect are George Scott Senior Warden Charles Burton Junior Warden Co C Coulson Secretary PF K Horner Treasurer Norman Ward Trustee. Dicks named appointments for remaining offices Harold Mason Senior Deacon Don Pettibone Senior Steward Lloyd Rose Junior Steward Guy Argo Tyler HK Smith Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Paul Dicks
George Scott
Charles Burton
C. Coulson
PF. K. Horner
Norman Ward
Harold Mason
Don Pettibone
Lloyd Rose
Guy Argo--Tyler
Smith
M B Enjoys Cooperative Supper At Nazarene Meeting
The N F M S of the Church of the Nazarene held December meeting at the parsonage. A cooperative supper followed with prayer. Mrs Thurman led business and Mrs Emory Kehrberg ran the lesson, presented by Thurman and Frank Woodward. Devotion featured Miss Carolyn Bowlin of Oakaloosa studying to be a missionary to Africa at BCI College in University Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Thurman
Emory Kehrberg
Frank Woodward
Carolyn Bowlin
Oukaloosa
Africa
BCI College
University Park
Newly Weds Honored At Family Dinner
A dinner honoring the newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Tisue was held Sunday at the Harley Tisue home. Attendees included Mrs. Dora Hartinger and families of Roy Argo, James Nash, Carl Tisue, Harley Tisue, and the couple from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Tisue
Harley Tisue
Dora Hartinger
Roy Argo
James Nash
Carl Tisue
Des Moines
Birth Announcements From Moravia Centerville Areas
Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams of Plymouth Indiana welcome son Randy Lee born December 4 Mrs Williams formerly Carita Cory of Moravia Ralph is brother of Mrs Dwight Kincade Mr and Mrs Gilbert Sargent announce son George Anthony born November 24 at St Joseph hospital Centerville Sargent coaches Moravia High School Mr and Mrs Dan Spears of Loulia welcome daughter born December 5 at St Joseph hospital Centerville She is welcomed by three brothers Mrs Carrie Tisue Moravia grandmother Birth of Robert Wayne to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hammond Unionville Mo December 3 at St Josephs Centerville weight 6 pounds 10 ounces Grandparents Jess Joneery Unionville Mo George Hammond Ottumwa Great grandparents Ted Morgan Livonia Mo T Sgt and Mrs Royce Sanders Rome NY announce birth of seven pound son Michael Lee December 7 Paternal grandparents Chester Sanders Moravia
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Ralph Williams
Plymouth
Indiana
Randy Lee
Williams
Carita Cory
Moravia
Ralph
Dwight Kincade
Gilbert Sargent
George Anthony
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Sargent
Moravia High School
Dan Spears
Louilia
Jess Joneery
Unionville
George Hammond
Ottumwa
Ted Morgan
Livonia
Royce Sanders
Rome
Michael Lee
Sanders
Michele Dee
Chester Sanders
Holiday Fair Draws Large Crowd at Legion Home
Mo ravia Garden club sponsored the Holiday Fair on Saturday afternoon at Legion Home. Demonstrations on Christmas decorations favors gift wrapping were well received by a crowd of 120 guests from Centerville Albia Sovilla and Kansas City Mo. Music by Mrs. McDonough Mrs. West and others featured instrumental numbers and group singing. A loud speaker system carried the performances townwide. The bazaar netted 38.70 in profits. Refreshments of cookies coffee and cocoa were served.
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Moravia Garden Club
Legion Home
Harold Mason
Harely Tisue
Warren DuVall
Ralph McDonough
Ernest West
Centerville
Albia
Sovilla
Kansas City
Church services and events announced for Sunday
First Christian Church led by Rev W F T Evans and Mrs Birdie Main hosts 10 am Sunday School and 11 am Communion. Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev Lynn J King lists 10 am Sunday School and 4 55 pm 1 0 worship with 7 30 pm evening service combining worship and business. District superintendent Rev H Thompson to speak on laymen in church. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 pm. Women’s Society meets Friday 7 30 pm at parsonage. Sunday School Christmas program practice Saturday 1 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
H. ©.Chompson
Des Moines
Women‘s Society of World Service
Dinner Honors December Birthdays at Moravia Home
Mrs. Mettie Roland hosted a Sunday dinner for her siblings to honor December birthdays Clara Irelan Minnie Stocker and Johnnie Irelan. The event also marked the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Irelan on December 4 with guests including Bill Trelan Johnnie Erelan Watson Roland Elvin Stocker Bobby Helen Lou Shirley Clara Irelan and others from Moravia and Unionville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mettie Roland
Clara Irelan
Minnie Stocker
Johnnie Irelan
Bill Irelan
Bill Trelan
Johnnie [Erelan
Watson Roland
Unionville
Elvin Stocker
Bobby
Helen Lou
Shirley
Moravia
Alice Wilson Birthday Celebration Honored at Home
A birthday party was held Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Alice Wilson's home for her 81st birthday. Mrs. Frank Wilson organized the event and led games, with Mrs. Neil Rousseau assisting in serving cake, ice cream, and coffee. Attendees included Mrs. L. B. Foster and daughter Margaret, Mrs. Rousseau, and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wilson
Frank Wilson
Wilson
Neil Rousseau
L. B. Foster
Margaret
Rousseau
Lovilla
Emery Hiatt
Fannie Wood
Clara Lemaster
Sadie McIntire
Olive Moffatt
Josie Charity
D. E. Bishop
Otis Crow
Miss Bertha Coulson
Band Mothers Honor School Faculty at Christmas Party
The Band Mothers club entertained the faculty after their regular meeting at the schoolhouse on Friday. Refreshments included sandwiches, potato chips, cookies, candies, nuts, coffee, and punch, served beside a Christmas centerpiece.
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Band Mothers Club
Glen VanDorin
Emery Hiatt
VanDorin
Clifford Paxston
Burton Grocery Hosts Heys Strips Drive By Legion Unit
The American Legion Auxiliary invites participation in a Nate Butternut coffee key strips drive at Burton Grocery. Residents may donate strips or purchase items to support the effort through the local shop. Beneficiaries and expected dates are not specified in the readable text.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Burton
Jerry Brown Recalls 4-H National Congress Experiences
Iowa delegation to the 4-H Club Congress in Chicago at the Conrad Hilton, Nov 28 to Dec 2, included 12 girls and 14 boys with four leaders. National winners earned $300 scholarships. speeches by Benson and Dulles highlighted youth participation and agriculture progress, amid banquets, entertainment, and a diverse view of 4-H’s global aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Conrad Hilton
Iowa
Club Congress
Benson
Dulles
NBC
Grand
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Kingshome
Smorgasbord
Sigourney
National Club Congress
D. L. Ferguson
Ohio State University
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
International Harvester Company
Sears Roebuck & Company Foundation
Ford Motor Co
Massy-Harris & Ferguson Inc
Organ
Eddie Howard
Curtis Candy
4H Girl and $16 650 Call at International Livestock Show
A 4H girl from near Manly Iowa wins with 1080 lb steer Shorty at Chicago’s International Livestock Show. Janice Hullinger balances duties after being crowned champion, with media requests and parade duties as cameras and admirers gather. The steer was chosen from Newtown Missouri stock and fed with a practical ration rather than fancy diets.
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Towa
Midwest
Janice Hullinger
Manly
Shorty
Chicago
Janice
Monroe County
Newtown
Union
E T C Club Party At Edna Hiatt Home
The E T C club party was held at Edna Hiatt’s home on Thursday evening with assistance from Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer and Mr and Mrs Lester Sawyer. Prizes in rook were won by Fred Hammond Mrs Howard Carson Fred Schneider Mrs Harold Hoffman John Johnson and Mrs Fred Schneider. Delicious refreshments of open face sandwiches potato chips heavenly hash and coffee were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Edna Hiatt
Leonard Palmer
Lester Sawyer
Fred Hammond
Howard Carson
Fred Schneider
Harold Hoffman
John Johnson
80 and Sew Club Plans Christmas Dinner
Thursday afternoon at the regular meeting of the So and Sew club plans were made for the Christmas dinner for members and their families at the Herry Woodward home on Dec. 18. After a round of pencil games the hostess, aided by Mrs. Claude Hawk, served refreshments. Mrs. Frank Wilson was hostess.
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So and Sew Club
Herry Woodward
Claude Hawk
Frank Wilson
Alice Wilson Honored by Cousins Get-Together
A cousins gathering Monday at Mrs. Alice Wilsons home celebrated her December 6 birthday anniversary. An eight-member cooperative dinner followed, with relatives including Mrs. Cale Callen and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hiatt of Centerville, Vess Hiatt, and others honoring the honoree.
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Alice Wilson
Cousins
Jolly Dozen Club Meets With Mrs Broshar
Mrs Charles Broshar hosted the Jolly Dozen club on Thursday for its regular meeting and annual gift exchange. Prizes were won by Mrs Elsie Adams and Miss Cynthia Taylor, with Clara Irelan taking the door prize. Refreshments included sandwiches spiced salad shoestring potatoes and coffee. Guests included Mrs Lester Sawyer and Mrs Josie Chority.
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Charles Broshar
Jolly Dozen
Elsie Adams
Cynthia Taylor
Brook
Clara Irelan
Lester Sawyer
Josie Chority
Christmas Story Told On Scene O Fest at Local Church
The Methodist church hosted a regular family night on Wednesday December 1 with a cooperative supper at 6 30. Rev Leslie Deedrick presented the Christmas story through scene o fest as Mrs George Winsler led carols with La Vonne Card at the piano. The organizing committee included Mr and Mrs Howard Smith Rev and Mrs Leslie Deedrick and Mrs.
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Leslie Deedrick
George Winsler
Vonne Card
Howard Smith
Frank Wilson
Moravia Turkey Drawing Draws Crowds At Fall Festival
Moravia residents packed Moravia park for a fall festival turkey drawing with six turkeys awarded Saturday to rural Moravia area winners. Another six turkeys will be drawn Saturday as locals register anew with Moravia merchants. Post Office hours for Christmas mailing announced for December Saturdays.
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Moravia
Moravia Park
Richard Doud
Donald Dowd
Dean Helmick
Don Pettibone
All Fall Festival Officers Re-Elected
Moravia community meeting re-elected all Fall Festival officers for another year. Officers includeRR Pennington president Merle Walter Ira Boyer vice presidents Mrs. Larry Brooks women’s dept Mrs. Max McDonough Mrs Tra Boyer Loyd Carter secretary Rowena McFatridge treasurer Dates for 1985 event set for the second weekend Sept 8 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pennington
Merle Walter
Ira Boyer
Larry Brooks
Women's Department
Max McDonough
Tra Boyer
Loyd Carter
Rowena McFatridge
Willing Workers Meet With Dorothy Potts
The Willing Workers club met November 30 with Dorothy Potts. They carved nut meats and made soap, then planned their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Guests included Mrs. Ralph Turner, the Mosleys, the Lackenders, Dunham, Debby and Danny, and many others. Next meeting set for December 14 with Maude Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Dorothy Fotts
Ralph Turner
Andrew Mosley
Jess Lackender
Betty Jean Dunham
Debbie
Danny
Clare Brown
Lucille Exline
Stella Argo
Verta Hoffman
Emily
Marcia Thompson
Bowes
Mary McFatridge
George McCombs
Beth Ann
Clair Potts
Maude Turner
Local News Briefs From Des Moines And Surrounding Areas
Miss Mitzie Sawvel Pat Purcell of Des Moines and Jimmie Sawvel of Newton visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sawvel. Mitzie and Pat joined Miss Carole Broshar for supper Saturday at the Charles Biroshar home. Mrs. John Tadlock and Mrs. W. N. Miller attended Mrs. Carrie Koehler’s funeral Tuesday at the Miller Wherhle funeral home in Centerville. The Coffins of Promise City saw W. N. Miller and Charles Coffin’s family Tuesday. Max Hammond and children from Ottumwa spent the weekend with Fred Hammond’s family. Bill Harris and his daughter Dianne of Keokuk stayed overnight Tuesday with his mother Mrs. C. M. McFatridge and visited Emil Halden’s parents.
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Mitzie Sawvel
Pat Purcell
Des Moines
Jimmie Sawvel
Newton
Lester Sawvel
Mitzie
Pat
Carole Broshar
Charles Biroshar
John Tadlock
W. N. Miller
Carrie Koehler
Miller-Wherhle
Centerville
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Charles Coffins
Max Hammond
Ottumwa
Fred Hammond
Bill Harris Sil
Dianne
Keokuk
C. M. McFatridge
Emil Halden
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meeting Set for December 13
Taylor Township Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at New Hope Cooperative on December 13. A supper and a ten cent exchange are planned as part of the event.
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Taylor Township Farm Bureau
New Hope
Church Menu Highlights Lays Out Feasts and Coffee
A church menu lists baked chicken with mashed potatoes dressing cranberry sauce creamed peas and carrots rolls butter jelly date pudding with whipped cream coffee and noodles as the meal.
Moravia Mohawkettes split with Knoxville on road and home
Moravia won 50 to 42 at Knoxville with Brain scoring 24 and Easter adding 12 while Martin tallied 14 in the second half. Knoxville edged Moravia 33 to 31 in the girls game as a late basket decided the result. Second squad girls posted a 12 point effort led by Witt. There was no game Tuesday. Mystic visits Friday and Moulton Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Mohawkettes
Knoxville
Moravia
Brain
Martin
Easter
Witt
Vance
Benz
Price
S. Walker
Hiatt
Main
Walker
Tadlock
McCord
Mystic
Moulton
Franklin Farmers H Club Meets
The December meeting of the Franklin Farmers was held December 6 at James and Martha McCord’s. Nine members attended as W. G. O’Hara led the pledge and minutes and treasurer’s report were read. A $50 payment for the new 4-H grounds was approved. New members Martha Potts and Orville W. G. O’Hara joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers
James
Martha McCord
W. G. O'Hara
James McCord
Martha Potts
Orville McCord
Charles McAninch
Salem
Charlotte
W. G. O'Hare
Donnie Argo
Connie McAninch
Dick Sweeden
Jackie Tarbell
George McCombs
Jim McAninch
Edward McCord
Martha
Orville
Thanks for kindness during hospital stay and recovery
Mrs. Max Hiner expresses gratitude to all who sent cards calls gifts flowers and other kindnesses during her hospital stay and after returning home.
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Max. Hiner
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Bchool
Heysstrips
Jerry Brown
National
Jerry Kaster
SEW Club
Jolly Dozen Club
Broshar
Eastern Star
Pearl Black
W. M. Mildred Bishop
Turkey
Ireta Stevens
Leslie Cook
Ireta V. Stevens
John Stevens
Leslie E. Cook
Emmett Cook
Exline
Louis Schaffner
Treta
Woolworth’s
Leane
Excline
Lester McCoy
Clyde Stevens
Donald McClurg
Alfie Pool
Bertha
Mabel Coulson
Mary Schrodt
Helen Tadlock
Winnie DuVall
Karen Woodward
Dess White
Dorothy Potts
U.B. Church Menu
MHS
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