Moravia Boys and Girls Split With Cincinnati Cats
Moravia girls won 58 to 51 while the Mohawks lost 43 to 62 against Cincinnati. Joyce Brain 27 and Joyce Martin 26 led the Mohawkettes with strong defense from Joyce Exline. Richard Hawk paced Moravia boys with 13 points as Lloyd Wolf added 9 in a fast, aggressive ACAC tilt. The Mohawks’ depth showed with full squad rotations but Cincinnati proved stronger on this night. Both Moravia teams head to Numa Friday for rematches after earlier home wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincinnati
Mohawks
Mohawkettes
Joyce Brain
Joyce Martin
Tassell
Sawyer
McDanel
Jordan
Joyce Exline
ACAC
Cincy
Richard Hawk
Lloyd Wolf
Bishop
Wilson
Cantrell
Frank Calhoun
Serte
Coe
Sombe
Numa
Joan Stevens Honored At Birthday Supper
A surprise birthday supper honoring Joan Stevens was held at Janet Chorley’s home on Monday evening. Guests included Carole Broshar Mitzi Sawyel Kathryn McCane Wanda Jordan Joyce Martin and Ann Pettibone. Games and gift opening followed the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Stevens
Janet Chorley
Joan
Carole Broshar
Mitzi Sawyel
Kathryn McCane
Wanda Jordan
Joyce Martin
Ann Pettibone
County Teachers Group Holds Meeting Here
An Appanoose County Teachers Council meeting was held Thursday evening at the school building with Mrs. Flossie Robinson of Udell presiding. A brief business session preceded a musical program featuring a clarinet quartet Mitzi Sawyer Carole Broshar Aileen Turner Kathleen Halden, a vocal trio Kathleen Halden Viola Hammond Marion Reagan, and a brass quartet Charles Turner Kathleen Halden Bill Bishop Richard Tomlin. Games and cooperative refreshments followed during a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Teachers Council
Flossie Robinson
Births Report From Centerville and Ames
Mr and Mrs Thomas Stichxud welcome a 7 lb 13% oz son Thomas Allen born Thursday at St Joseph hospital Centerville Also a daughter Roxanna Mr and Mrs Arthur McKern of Ames announce a son David Clyde born Dec 3 weighing 8 lb 12 oz He is welcomed by two sisters and a brother Mr and Mrs Donald Breese Centerville greet a daughter Susan Elaine born Saturday Dec 8 She weighs 6 lb 5 oz and is the former Geraldine Easter daughter of Virgil and Geraldine Kester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stichxud
Thomas Allen
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Roxanna
Arthur McKern
Ames
David Clyde
Donald Breese
Susan Elaine
Breese
Geraldine Easter
Virgil Kester
Moravia Drops Twin Games at Lovilia
Moravia boys lost 48 44 after a 42 all tie through regulation and a three minute overtime. Bill Bishop led Moravia with 12 points, other scorers included Paul Wilson John Veak Lloyd Wolf Richard Hawk and Raymond Cantrell. Moravia fouled out three players, Lovilia two, in a high fouling game. In the opener Kay Morrisey scored 31 for Lovilia as her team won 52 43 over Moravia with Joyce Brain Joyce Martin and Kathryn McDanel contributing for Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Boys
Lovilia Lads
Lovilia
Moravia
Mohawks
Bill Bishop
Jone
Paul Wilson
John, Veak
Lloyd Wolf
Richard Hawk
Raymond Cantrell
Lovilia al
Kay Morrisey
Kathryn McDanel
Joyce Brain
Joyce Martin
Kathryn McDanell
Mitzi Sawvel
Nellie _DuVall
Mrs Dicks Elected Worthy Matron by O E Chapter
Mrs Truxton Dicks was elected Worthy Matron at the regular O E meeting and officer election held Tuesday evening. Bert Turner was named treasurer, with Main Conductress Charity and Associate Conductress announced later. Joint installation with Masons in hall on January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truxton Dicks
O E
Tuengay
Pt ‘de Ner
Bert Turner
Treyl Main
Conductress Charity
Elbert Moore
Masons
E. T. C. Club Meets at Lathen Home
Mrs. Frank Lathen hosted an E. T. C. club meeting on Thursday at her Unionville home. Christmas gift suggestions were shared as a roll call, with entertainment by Mrs. Fred Hammond and the mystery box guessed by Mrs. Curtin Burton. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches cranberry salad nuts mint and coffee. Guests included Mrs. Gene Lathen and her sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lathen
E. T. C. Club
Fred Hammond
Curtin Burton
Gene Lathen
Karen Ellenberger Honored at Birthday Party
Mrs. Wilbur Ellenberger hosted a daytime Saturday party for her daughter Karen on her eleventh birthday. Karen directed indoor games before opening gifts and enjoying decorated cake and ice cream with guests Nancy Turner Mary DurVal Mary Ellen Condra Judith Smith Rita Gardner Ann Paxston Linda Coulson Dina Burton Mrs Merle Smith Jimmie and Jay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Ellenberger
Karen
Nancy Turner
Mary DurVall
Mary Ellen Condra
Judith Smith
Rita Gardner
Ann Paxston
Linda Coulson
Diana Burton
Merle Smith
Jimmie and
Jay
Janice Brown Breaks Arm At School Play
Five year old Janice Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Brown broke her arm in a fall from the glide during the first recess at school. Doctors planned to set the elbow bone Wednesday after she was taken to St Josephs hospital in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Brown
Harold Brown
St. Josephs Hospital
Ottumwa
Fisk Child Loses Thumb Tip in Washing Machine Incident
Marsha Fisk, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Fisk, fell Monday near the washing machine. While trying to pull herself up she grabbed the moving belt and the left thumb end was severed. The bandage was applied afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk
Marsha Fisk
James Fisk
Thornson Hired As Ag Instructor
Vernon Thornson of Story City has been hired by the Moravia school board as agricultural instructor. He is a student at Iowa State College at Ames set to graduate this semester. Duties begin January 6 and he and Mrs. Thornson plan to move to the Mrs. Cora Main apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Thornson
Story City
Thornson
Iowa State College
Ames
Moravia
Cora
Elmina McCrory 91 dies. services held in Moravia
Mrs Lloyd McCrory age 91 longtime Moravia resident died at 4 00 am Saturday at Phil Ups nursing home Centerville after a year long illness Services were held Tuesday at Turner Funeral home officiated by Rev Donald Hunt and Rev Dewey Lark with burial at Moravia cemetery She was born May 22 1861 at Stiles Davis county daughter of George and Mary Gorman Married February 18 1879 to Lloyd McCrory who died in 1922 Surviving are daughter Mrs Francis Smith of Watertown SD son Joe McCrory Ottumwa sister Mrs Pearl Selman Bloomfield 19 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McCrory
Moravia
Phil- Ups
Centerville
Turner Funeral Home
Donald Hunt
Dewey Lark
McCréry
George and
Mary Gorman
Stiles
Davis County
Willis
Harry
Francis Smith
Watertown
S. D
Joe McCrory
Ottumwa
Pearl Selman
Bloomfield
Grandahan
Board of Thanks Amid Recent Sorrow
The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will remain a precious memory. Our heartfelt thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Smith and family, Mrs. Ida McCrory and family, Mrs. Mae McCrory and family for their support during the difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metco
Ei, Smith
Ida McCrory
Mae McCrory
Nazarenes Leader Cochran Returns for Second Furlough
Rev John Cochran superintendent of Nazarene work in Argentina since 1939 has returned to the United States for a second furlough since his 1986 arrival. He will tour speaking engagements to support the Argentina mission and disseminate details of Rosario's early development. He graduates from Asbury College and will address the Nazarene church Thursday December 11 at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cochran
Church of the Nazarene
Argentina
States
Asbury College
Wilmore
Kentucky
Cochran
Rosario
Nazarene Church
Jolly Dozen Club Hosts Christmas Party
Mrs. Otha Taylor entertained the Jolly Dozen club at their Christmas party and annual gift exchange. During the social afternoon rock was played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Flora Jones and Mrs. Elsie Adams. Refreshments included fruit salad with whipped cream angel food cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Taylor
Jolly Dozen
Flora Jones
Elsie Adams
The Mad Hatters Comedy Show This Thursday Evening
The Thespian group presents The Mad Hatters a three act comedy on Thursday December 11 at 7 30 pm plan to attend this light hearted stage event by the local theater group featuring a lively ensemble and entertaining performances.
Thank you for kindness during illness from Howard Smith
Howard Smith expresses gratitude for letters cards flowers and other acts of kindness shown during his illness noting his appreciation for the support.
Thespian Club Plans Comedy Play at Mo Ravia High
The Mo Ravia high school's Thespian Club has chosen a three act comedy about a family facing financial and social troubles for tonight's annual high school performance. The cast includes Viola Hammond Bunny Hatter Richard Hawk Joe Hatter Kathleen Nancy Hayward Carole Bro Ishar Maggie Mullen and others with Norma Cochran and Janet Chority as prompters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia High School
Viola Hammond
Bunny Hatter
Richard Hawk
Joe Hatter
Joe Tadlock
Kathleen Nancy Hayward
Carole Bro- Ishar
Maggie Mullen
Robert Potts
Henry Harrison
Paul Wilson
Elizabeth Harrison
Kathryn McDanel
Clara Sheldon
Janet Chority
Norma Cochran
Fall Is Fatal To Mrs. Lydia Boyer
Mrs. Lydia Jane Boyer 81 of Centerville died after a fall that fractured her hip. Born March 13, 1871, on a Moravia area farm, she married Grant Sutcliffe who died in 1936 and later F. J. A. Boyer who died in 1945. Survived by two children, John VanDalen and Forrest Sutcliffe, plus a brother and sister, with funeral services at Miller Wehrle Funeral Home conducted by Rev. F. J. Ackman. Burial in Baptist cemetery west of Hilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Jane Boyer
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Boyer
Moravia
Iowa
Harvey
Charlotte Platt
Grant Sutcliffe
John VanDalen
Albla
Forrest Sutcliffe
Plano
F. J A. Boyer
Ainter
Charles
Mary Platt
Miller- Wehrle
F. J. Ackman
Methodist Church
Baptist
Hilton
Boosters and wives party December 23 at Legion Home
The Moravia Booster Club and their wives will hold their Christmas party at the Legion Home on Tuesday evening December 23. The Legion Auxiliary will serve the dinner and there will be a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Booster Club
Legion Home
Legion Auxiliary
Garden Club Holiday Fair Raises 85 Dollars
About 130 people attended the Morning Garden club Holiday Fair at the Legion home on Saturday. Music by Mrs. Ernest West and others plus piano solos were broadcast townwide. Registration was handled by Mrs. C. A. Turner and Mrs. Maude Coltrain. The bazaar in the Legion home dining room realized around 85 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Garden Club
Legion Home
Ernest West
B. F. Whitehead
L. M. Williams
Ralph McDonough
C. A. Turner
Maude Coltrain
Francis Kincades To Be Heard On WHO
Mr and Mrs Francis Kincades plan to discuss their work on a tape recording about a foster home titled Requirements The program was produced by Del and aired in Centerville on Tuesday The broadcast will be heard at 9 30 Sunday evening on Your Two Cents Worth over WHO Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Kincades
Del
Centerville
WHO
Des Moines
To Sing Christmas Carols on Saturdays
Community building hosts Saturday Christmas carol singing from 7 to 8 PM on December 13 and 20. Bring music books, join in the warm hall, and sing as long as you like. Several past participants plan to return to share festive songs over the public address system.
Mary Lou Wells and Doyle Christy Wed in Ottumwa
Miss Mary Lou Wells daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Wells of Blakesburg wed Doyle Christy son of Mr and Mrs Aubry Christy of Iconium at 8 00 pm Saturday December 6 in Ottumwa The Rev Mr Roberts conducted the service attended by Ruth Wells sister of the bride and Fred Christy brother of the groom They will live in Ottumwa where both are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Wells
Howard Wella
Blakesburg
Doyle Christy
Aubry Christy
Iconium
Ottumwa
Roberts
Ruth Wells
Fred Christy
Family Turkey Dinner Honors Bert Turner
Mrs. Bert Turner hosted a Thursday evening family dinner honoring her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs C A Turner, Mr and Mrs Carl Black, and Mr and Mrs Roy Eilison and Kenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Turner
C. A. Turner
Carl Black
Roy Eilison and
Kenny
Six year old writes Santa for toys and gift list
Buddie Stocker of Moravia Iowa lists desired gifts for Santa including an electric train a farm set a roller coaster and a holster set for himself his brother Gerry requests a holster set windup car a sled and candy and nuts he signs Buddie and Gerry Stocker Box 164.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Buddie Stocker
Moravia
Iowa
Gerry Stocker
Moravia Christmas Decorating Contest Offers Cash Prizes
Moravia boosters stage a Christmas decorating contest with 5 3 2 dollar prizes in two divisions business and residential. Entries from Moravia trade area invited. Judging by non residents will occur weekend before Christmas. Santa visit with free show and treats on December 20 at Moravia theater. Call Mrs L M Williams to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Moravia
Moravia Theater
Santa
Arthur van Dorin
Wyoming
L. M. Williams
Willams
Geneva Bell to Wed on New Year’s Day
Miss Geneva Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Bell of Unionville will wed Pfc William D Bolin son of Mr and Mrs Lilsyd Bolin of Ash Grove on New Year’s Day Bolin is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri Bell is Mora via high school class of 1952 and attended A I B in Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Bell
R. D. Bell
Unionville
Pfc
William D. Bolin
Lilsyd Bolin
Ash Grove
Miss Bell
Moravia High School
Des Moines
Pvt. Bolin
Ft Leonard Wood
Mrs Hoffman Heads Rebekahs Moravia Lodge Elects New Officers
Mrs. Leo Hoffman was elected Noble Grand of Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 at Monday evening meeting. Raymond Charity named Vice Grand, Bette Day re elected secretary, Clara Irelan treasurer. C A Turner trustee. Auditing committee named. Anna Rebekah Lodge Centerville presented traveling emblem. Doughnuts and coffee served. guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hoffman
Noble Grand
Moravia
Rebekah Lodge
Raymond Charity
Bette Day
Clara Irelan
C. A. Turner
Lawrence Roland
D. E. Bishop
Melissa Felton
George Firkins
Anna Rebekah
Bangle Day Nets $42.22 for Christmas Seal Fund
Moravia in Appanoose County reports $150.00 in receipts by Wednesday to Christmas Seal Chairman Meredith Griffing. Bangle Tag Day, Dec 6, raised $42.22 with eight Moravia teams, led by volunteers delivering plastic hearts for donations supporting tuberculosis and heart disease programs. Janice Sawyer and Dana Easter donated the top $13.96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Moravia
Meredith Griffing
Carl Fisher Wins 100 Dollar Scholarship At Livestock Show
Carl Fisher won a $100 scholarship for showmanship and general activities at the International Livestock Show in Chicago last week. He showed an Angus calf sponsored by Armour & Co, with expenses covered by Armour. He did not win the top prize because he assisted in showing Forrest Bennett’s cattle. He plans to return in 1954 with eligible stock and aims for 1955 return. Six other Iowa boys participated under the F F A calf scramble plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fisher
Chicago
Carl
Armour & Co
Iowa
Armour Company
Forrest Bennett
Corwith
Towa
Palmer House
Ellard Gilliland dies in Knoxville funeral details given
Graveside services for Ellard D. Gilliland aged 76 of Knoxville were held at Moravia cemetery after his death on Sunday December 7. Funeral services were conducted in Knoxville at 1 00 p m with burial in Moravia cemetery. The Gilliland family were longtime Moravia residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellard D. Gilliland
Knoxville
Moravia
Swaim
Gilliands
Family Night and Prayer Service at Grace Methodist Church
The December family night and cooperative supper was held Wednesday evening at Grace Methodist church. After the meal a prayer service took place in the auditorium. Special music featured vocal numbers by the Walter sisters with Mrs. Ralph Tucker on piano. Mrs. Lee Hiatt and Mrs. Loren Walter led supper arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Walter
Ralph Tucker
Lee Hiatt
Loren Walter
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County Teachers Group
Flight Stork
Lathen
Karen Ellenberger
Elmina McCrory
Jolly Dozen Club
MAD Hatters
Howard Smith
Richard Hewk
Jane Ellen Brain
Karl Tuttle
Richard
Jane Elfen
Thespian Club
de Foa
Lydia Boyer
Boosters and Wives Party
Garden Clab
Mary Lou Wells and
Doyle Christy Wed
Booster Club
Mrs. Hoffman
Rebekahs
Dayne Taylor
Otha
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