Moravia Garden Club Plans Holiday Decor Contest
The Moravia Garden Club met December 2 1953 with Mrs Max McDonough in charge. Hostesses were Mrs Harley Tisue and Mrs Frank Rogers. The group discussed committees for the new year plus plans for yearbooks and the Holiday Fair. Entries for the Christmas decoration contest were invited with entries to be given to Mrs Max McDonough or through the Moravia Union office. Guests from Exline and local members attended despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Harley Tisue
Leonard Palmer
Ralph Davis
Max McDonough
Moravia Union Office
Wendell Odum
Paul Perking
Exline
Jay Oehler
Garnet McDonough
Art Fox
Frank Rogers
Chas. Coffin
L. M. Williams
E. G. Hawk
Knief-Sutton Nuptial Vows Are Spoken
Miss Mary Knief and Robert Sutton wed at Immanuel Lutheran church in Waterloo on Sunday November 15 at 3 00 pm. Rev W D Getting officiated. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with pearl accents and carried a rosebud bouquet. Ushers included Harry Tisue. After a trip to the Ozarks the couple settled at 216 Duryea Street. The bride works for Travelers Insurance Co and the groom for Rath Packing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Knief
Edmund Knief
Duryea St
Waterloo
Robert Sutton
Alfred Sutton
McCoy Rd
Immanuel Lutheran Church
W. D
Kalef
Chantilly
Harry Tisue
Dunkerton
Ozarks
Travelers Insurance Co
Rath Packing Co
Stork Birth in Centerville Welcomes Darrell Lynn Tisue
Mr and Mrs Ronald Tisue announce the birth of a son named Darrell Lynn on December 4 at St Josephs Hospital Centerville. Weighing 3 pounds 4.4 ounces at birth, he is welcomed by grandparents Gus Tisue of Albia and Walter Scott, and Charlotte Scott the former Mrs. Tisue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Tisue
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Darrell Lynn
Tisue
Charlotte Scott
Gus Tisue
Albia
Walter Scott
Soldiers Send New Addresses From Germany And Florida
Pvt. Charles R. Foster reports arrival in Germany and provides his APO address in Augsburg with parents Mr. and Mrs. Olin Foster. Ensign John C. Broshar transfers to NAAS Corry Field for instrument flying training and lists Pensacola Florida as his new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Foster
Germany
Augsburg
Olin Foster
Hg. & Ha. Co
P.M
New York
N. Y
Jack Broshar
Naas Corry Field
John C. Broshar Boq
Pensacola, Florida
Maxine White Weds On December 4th
Maxine White daughter of Lester White of Moravia area wed Pfc. Raymond Pemberton of Camp Carson Colorado on Friday December 4. Pfc. Pemberton stayed with Rev Glen Cantrell in Moravia during his leave. Both attended Moravia High School and plan to live in Colorado Springs once housing is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine White
Lester White
Moravia
Pfc
Raymond Pemberton
Camp Carson
Colo
Pemberton
Glen Cantrell
Icolorado Springs
Moravia Girls Fall To Cincy In High-Scoring Tilt
Moravia and Cincinnati played a tense girls basketball game with Cincy shooting 77 percent in the first half and 85 in the second, as Joyce Martin led with 26 points and Moravia struggled to contain the sharpshooting visitors. The Moravia boys also lost as Bill Bishop led Moravia with 20 points, while Cincinnati built a 54-60 win for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincinnati
Cincy Girls
Mohawks
Cincy
Carole Broshar
Fern Kelley
Wanda Jordan
Wanda
Kathryn Mc'Danel
Joyce Martin
Joyce Brain
Mitzi Sawvel
Judy Martin
Bishop
Bill Bishop
Morava
McCord
Tomlin
Wilson
McDanel
Numa
Moulton
Moravia Girls Sweep Knoxville In Two League Games
Moravia girls dominated Knoxville in two Friday night games. The junior team won 73 to 23 while the varsity edged 59 to 52 with 13 Moravia players used. Frances Ann Kaster scored 31 and Judy Martin 25 as Moravia opened 21-5 and 32-10 at halftime.
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Moravia
Knoxville
Tassell
Frances Ann Kaster
Judy Martin
Frances Ann
Judy
Carole Broshar
Benz
McCord
S. Hiatt
D. Hiatt
Vance
Strunk
Sweeden
Helmick
Fox
Cox
Sawver
Brain
Joyce Martin
Kathryn McDanel
Kelley
Hiatt
Jordan
Broshar
Moravia Garden Club Holiday Fair Nets $55
The Moravia Garden Club held its Holiday Fair at the Legion home on Saturday afternoon December 5. Decorations foods and candy sales raised 55. Demonstrations on wrapping and gift ideas drew interest. The program featured Mrs. Verva McDonough Mrs. Lucille West and Mrs. Sybil Argo with musical numbers broadcast to uptown. Cookies coffee and a Christmas table were provided by several members. Guests came from Des Moines Rockford OS Centerville and Adbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cecil Schrodt
W. V. Mundy
C. A. Turner
Des Moines
Rockford
Centerville
Adbia
Thespians Stage Well Received School Play Mother Was A Freshman
Mora residents attended a gray evening performance Wednesday as the Thespian group presented Mother Was A Freshman. The production drew praise for its high quality and capable cast led by Joyce Martin as the Mother and Bob Potts as the tough college dean including Charles Turner as the admirable professor. The cast also featured Mitzi Sawyer Carole Broshar Ann Pettibone Janet Charity Bill Bishop Marion Reagan Betty Strunk Paul Wilson Richard Tomlin and Howard Rabb, delivering natural and humorous performances.
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Moravia
Thespians
Mra. Tut‘tle
Joyce Martin
Bob Potts
Charles Turner
Mitzi Sawyer
Carole Broshar
Ann Pettibone
Janet Charity
Bill Bishop
Marion Reagan
Betty Strunk
Paul Wilson
Richard Tomlin
Howard Rabb
Sunshine Club Elects Officers At Cooperative Dinner
The Sunshine club elected officers for the coming year during a Thursday meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clark McKern. Mrs. Venetta McKern was chosen president and Mrs. Arlene Woodward secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Clark McKern
Venetta McKern
Arlene Woodward
Mamie Tisue
Lucille McKern
Woodward
Harley Tisue
Bert McKern
Lyndon McDane
Jess Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Harley Woodward
Gerald Hawk
Eugene Tisue
Marsha
Sharon
Moravia Students Broadcast Dec 12 on KCOG Radio
Three Moravia high school students will broadcast Saturday December 12 at 9 45 a m over KCOG Centerville. They join the 20th annual high school radio speaking program for the Christmas Seal drive supporting tuberculosis control and heart disease study in Appanoose County and Iowa. Ann Pettibone speaks No Home Is Safe From TB Until All Homes Are Safe Joyce Martin speaks The Song of the Christmas Seal Caroler Bob Potts speaks New Hope for Hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
KCOG
Centerville
Appanoose County
Ann Pettibone
Joyce Martin
Bob Potts
Band Mothers Entertain School Teachers Friday
The Band Mothers held a December 4 gathering in the home economics room to host a social after school for teachers. A lace tablecloth evergreen centerpiece and three poinsettia leaves adorned the dining table with Christmas ornaments. Refreshments included sandwiches cupcakes coffee and mints in nut cups, with thanks to organizers Mrs T J Luse Mrs Carl VanZante and Mrs Harold Mason for decorations.
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T. J. Luse
Carl VanZante
Moravia Post Office Opens Saturday Afternoons
The Moravia post office windows and lobby will be open on Saturday afternoons December 12 and December 19 to facilitate the Christmas mailing rush.
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Moravia
Kehrbergs Purchase Lester White Farm Northwest of Mora
Mr and Mrs Emery Kehrberg of Movile purchased the Lester White farm northwest of Mora via Saturday. Mrs Kehrberg is a visitor of Mrs Frank Woodward and the Kehrbergs left Sunday for their home after a visit here last week with her sister and family.
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Emery Kehrberg
Movile
Lester White
Moravia
Kehrberg
Frank Woodward
Kehrbergs
Caurene Nazarene Church Weekly Schedule
Pastor Rev Ray Cox leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday 2:00 p.m. ladies meet for missionary box. 6:30 p.m. Thursday Fellowship supper followed by a shower for Mr and Mrs Raymond Pemberton and gift wrapping for the Indian school. Friday 1:00 prayer and fasting service.
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Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox
Andrew Maddison
Raymond Pemberton
Grace Methodist Church Schedule Highlights and Christmas Plans
Grace Methodist Church announces services led by Pastor John Grenfell and Mrs. Kari Tustis with Sunday School at 10:00 am and worship at 11:00 am. Evening events include a 6:00 pm youth rehearsal for a Christmas skit, 7:30 pm Evangelistic Service led by a Chicago Evangelistic Institute gospel team, choir practice Sundays 2:00-3:00, and a W S C S meeting December 16 at Aleafa Hiatt’s home. Family Night February? plan noted with grab bag gifts and pies.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Kari Tustis
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
Aleafa Hiatt
Mary Ward
Bertha Broshar
Jeremiah
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and Events
Evangelical United Brethren Church highlights include Sunday School at 10 with all ages classes led by Superintendent Har ald Mason and chorister Mr Blackman with Bill Bishop at the piano. Morning worship at 11 features special Sunshine choir music and a Christmas program on Christmas Eve. The Bible Society emphasis moves to next Sunday with theme How To Make The Bible A Personal Book and evening meditation The Rock of Ages. The W S W S meets Friday at 2 with Mrs Lois Mason for December's regular meeting. Our slogan Keep Christ In Christmas.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harald Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Lois Mason
American Bible Society
Sunshine Choir
Christ
Church notices from Rev Evans Sunday service and events
The Church of Christ announces Rev W F T Evans as minister with Mrs Birdie Main supervising. Sunday School at 10 am, Communion and sermon, Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoons. Evans has improved enough to attend this Sunday. Children prepare for the Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Hoa
Put Christ Back Into Christmas at Conium Methodist
The church promotes the slogan Put Christ back into Christmas and urges keeping Santa in his place. It calls for regular attendance at Sunday School and church services, with next week's sermon titled The Book of Hope. It also notes Universal Bible Sunday.
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Tconium Methodist
Christ
Santa Claus
Universal Bible
Booster Club Christmas Party at E U B Church
The annual booster club Christmas party will be held at the E U B church Thursday evening featuring a turkey dinner for members and their wives.
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Booster Club
Dewey's Place Closed Christmas Day Notice
We will be closed all day Christmas day and open usual hours Christmas Eve at Dewey's Place.
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Dewey
Henry C Foster Dies at 85 After Long Farm Life
Henry C Foster 85 longtime farmer of Main Station near Moravia died Monday at his farm home. Born February 6 1863 near Moravia he married Ella McCann February 26 1893 and they marked 60 years together last February. Survived by wife Ella son Olin Foster three daughters Mrs Claude Wren Albia Mrs Forrest Mericle Moravia and Mrs John Eaton Centerville 18 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren two sisters Mrs Charles VanDorin Moravia and Mrs Fannie Stickler Albia. Funeral Wednesday 11 am at Fairview Church Main Station with Rev Lloyd Knouf and Rev Ray Cox officiating Turner Funeral Home in charge burial Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Foster
Moravia
James
Delilah Foster
Ella McCann
Ella
Olin Foster
Claude Wren
Albia
Forrest Mericle
John Eaton
Centerville
Charles VanDorin
Fannie Stickler
Ochis
Fairview Church
Main Station
Lloyd Knouf
Ray Cox
Turner Funeral Home
Fairview Cemetery
Iowa land values down 5 percent in 1953 report
W G Murray of Iowa State College reports a 5 percent statewide drop in farm land values in 1953 driven by cost price squeeze and weaker cattle prices. Regional declines were steepest in southern and northeastern Iowa with low quality land down 8.3 percent and excellent farms down 4.6 percent.
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Iowa
W. G. Murray
Iowa State College
Murray
E. T. C. Club Meets With Mrs Spencer Hosts
Members of the E. T. C. club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Paul Spencer. The roll call asked What I Expect for Christ imag. Mrs. Curtis Burton led the entertainment while Mrs. Harry DuVall solved the mystery box. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Paul Spencer
Curtis Burton
Harry DuVall
Union Live Wires Meet at Russell Alden's
The Un ion Live Wires met at Russell Alden home on Monday November 30. President How ard Alden led the session with roll call by birth date. Errol Alden elected song leader, Richard Coltrain demonstrated lifting a heavy bucket, and a grab bag was set for December 17. Cookies and kool aid were served by Mrs Alden and Norma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Russell Alden
Howard Alden
Errol Alden
Richard Coltrain
Masonic Lodge and Eastern Stars Elect Officers For Coming Year
Moravia Masonic lodge and Eastern Stars elect officers for the coming year. Mrs Pearl Black named Worthy Matron and Paul Dicks chosen Worshipful Master. Appointive officers include Raymond Charity Senior Deacon and Don Pettibone Organist. A joint installation with the Masons set for Jan 4.
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Masonic Lodge and
Eastern Stars
Pearl Black
The
George Scott
Katherine Charity
Ray Charity
Mildred Bishop
Dorothy Turner
Opal Card
Vera Moore
Marshall
Leona Scott
Geraldne Wilson
Glennie Dicks
Sentinel
Elbert Moore
Adda
Winifred Schrodt
Ruth
Doris Wilson
Martha
Phyllis Dicks
Electa
Maxine Main
Esther
Helen Johnson
Masons
Paul Dicks
Raymond Charity
Charles Burton
Dick Johnson
John 2
Wilson IQ
Kenneth
Condra
Tyler
H. K. Smith
Don Pettibone
Vast Matrons Elect Mes Palmer Preside At Dinner
The Past Matrons club met with Mrs. Paul Broshar for a Christmas dinner party and gift exchange assisted by Mrs. George Winsler Mrs. G L Gollaher and Mrs. Alonzo Turner Hostesses. An election named Mrs Leonard Palmer president and Mrs Truxton Dicks secretary treasurer. The evening ended with social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
George Winsler
G. L. Gollaher
Alonzo Turner
Leonard Palmer
Truxton Dicks
Bill Robinson Cuts Foot In Timber Accident
Tuesday morning at the Wincaster farm southwest of Moravia Bil Robinson suffered a severe gash in his right foot from an axe during timber work. Lige Simmons had recently sharpened the axe. He was rushed to Centerville where six stitches were needed for the wound.
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Bil Robinson
Lige Simmons
Robinson
Wincaster
Moravia
Centerville
Nitrogen Soil Test Offered to Iowa Farmers
A nitrogen soil test becomes the fourth service offered by Iowa State College Soil Testing Laboratory on December 1. Researchers adapted procedures for regular testing and spent four months refining testing handling and cost analysis before the launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College Soil Testing Laboratory
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Ethel Fenton
The Clover Leaf club met with Ethel Fenton December 2 with a good attendance. Members and visitors enjoyed nut meats, a cooperative dinner, and several contests. Ernestine Argo received a capsule friend gift. Next meeting December 16 with Christmas candy exchange hosted by Mary Lockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Ethel Fenton
Mildred Tarbell
Vera
Mabel
Charlie
Jan Moore
Fern Penfield
Ernestine
Ilene Argo
Verna
Charles McAninch
Earl Fenton
Lewis Printy
Helen
Malinda Printy
Addie Sheldon
Edith Callen
Florence
Nona Dicks
Dwight Fenton
Gerald Fenton
Glennie Dicks
Ernestine Argo
Mary Lockwood
In Memoriam for George R Darby 1952
In loving memory of our father George R Darby who died December 14, 1952. Our thoughts of him shall never cease and memories time cannot erase. May his soul rest in endless peace in God's heavenly embrace. R. T. Darby and family, Mrs Hazel Wilson and family, Mrs Dorothea Firkins and family, Donald W Darby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Darby
Progressive Club Meeting At Mrs McFatridge’s Home
Mrs Rowena McFatridge hosted the Progressive club on Thursday evening December 3 with 14 members present. Bridge was played at three tables and prizes went to Mrs Karl Tuttle and Mrs Theo Miller. Refreshments followed. Gift exchange names were drawn for the Christmas party on December 18 at Mrs Gerald Morgan’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena McFatridge
Progressive Club
Karl Tuttle
Theo Miller
Gerald Morgan
Alice Wilson Honored on 80th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson entertained at a family dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Alice Wilson s 80th birthday anniversary. Present were Mrs. Nell Rousseau of Louilla Mrs. James Wilson of Knoxville and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wilson. The honoree received a potted cyclamen plant and the hostess baked the birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Frank Wilson
Alice Wilson
Nell Rousseau
Louilla
Mis
James Wilson
Knoxville
John A. Wilson
Nazarenes Hold Missionary Meeting
The Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society met Wednesday evening at the church for the December meeting. Mrs Maddison led prayers, reports were heard from departments, and a box for a missionary will be sent. A fellowship supper followed at the parsonage, with a lesson on Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society
Harley Woodward
Andrew Maddison
Maddison
Rayox
Cuba
Wm. Woodward
Rev. Cox
O. G. Woodward
Shanghai Club Meets With Anna Landgrebe
The Shanghai club held its regular meeting on December 2 with Anna Landgrebe. Members enjoyed knotting and binding a comfort and selecting nut meats. A delicious noon dinner was served to listed members and guests. The group plans a gift exchange and party on December 11, with the next meeting December 30 hosted by Cora Murphy. They will pack candy for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Anna Landgrebe
Bertha Overturf
Isole Scott
Hazel Rinehart
Cora Murphy
Allie Taylor
Isole Christy
Mark Cole
Doris Christy
Esther Perry
Dorothy Calhoun
Karl Lee
Lissie Kelsey
Mark Allen
Lloyd
Donnie
Gary
Stevie
Sheryl Landgrebe
Mrs Sawvel Submits to Surgery in Iowa City
Mrs Lester Sawvel entered University hospital in Iowa City Tuesday and was operated on Tuesday night for acute appendicitis. She is recovering as well as could be expected. Mr Sawvel and his daughter Mrs J R Hoyer of Hillsboro and Russell Hughes were called to Iowa City last night by her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Sawvel
University Hospital
Iowa City
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Garden Club
Knief-Sutton
Es Stork
Lester White Farm
Caurene
E.U B
Henry Foster
MES
Bpendi
Palmer
Bill Robinson
Memoriam
R. T. Darby
Hazel Wilson
Dorothea Firkins
Nazarenes
Shangha Club
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