Moravia School Presents Vesper of Christmas Music
The Moravia grade school with help from the high school girls glee club will stage a Sunday vesper of Christmas music on December 17 at 2 30 p m in the high school auditorium under Mrs Verva McDonough. Part I features songs by the younger grades with a chorus. Part II presents The Christmas Story with a large verse speaking and singing choir and many characters. Part III offers a song play Jeannette Isabella a Christmas pantomime about the Holy Child's birth with two French peasant girls Jeannette and Isabelle. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Verva McDonough
Mary
Joyce Brain
Joseph
Lloyd
Wolf
Angeles
Margaret Condra
Maxine Firkins
Judy Martin
Donna Underwood
Shepherds
Leon McDanel
Billy Rose
Donnie Burton
Billy Woodward
Billy Lawson
Gene Lawson
Wisemen
Richard Tomlin
Carson Jordan
Jerry Woodward
Jeannette-Isabella
Jeannette
Isabelle
LaVerne Robb Wounded in Korea in Leg Injury
Mrs. Donald McCloud reported that her brother La Verne Robb, an army member in Korea, sustained a leg wound and was hospitalized in Japan when he wrote on December 4. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Robb of Unionville, formerly lived nearby, and he hopes to return to the United States as soon as he can be moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McCloud
LaVerne Robb
Korea
Japan
Clint Robb
Unionville
States
Clover Leaf Club Oyster Supper Held
The Clover Leaf Club hosted an oyster and chili soup supper on December 4 for members and their families. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Penfield and boys, Mr. and Mrs. George Hammond, Flo Frame, Addie and Clarence Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Argo, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Jack Penfield
George Hammond
Flo Frame
Addie
Clarence Sheldon
Jay Argo
Truxton Dicks
Merle Dicks
Jim McAninch
John McAninch
Charles
Charlotte
Gray Penfield
Lloyd Massman
Pat Printy
Dwayne Moore
Elbert Moore
Joan
Roy Argo
Frank Tarbell
Reece Lockwood
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Earnestine Argo
The Clover Leaf Club met with Earnestine Argo on Wednesday December 6. Members and visitors enjoyed a chicken dinner and packed activity including quilting and nut meat prep. The group planned a Christmas exchange on December 20 with Florence Dicks and voted on a cooperative supper for January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Earnestine Argo
Savas
Fern
Gertrude
Tommy Penfield
Verna
Helen
Jim McAninch
Martha
Lloyd Masaman
Vanchie
Mildred Tarbell
Mabel
George Hammond
Flo Frame
Verda
Jay Argo
Nona Dicks
Vera
Mabel Moore
Lockwood
Mansel Tarbell
Freddie
John
Earnestine
Roy
Gerald Argo
Florence Dicks
Jolly Dozen Hold Christmas Party at Mrs Otha Taylors
The Jolly Dozen gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Otha Taylor's home for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Prizes in the rock game went to Mrs Ira Boyer and Mrs Flora Jones. Refreshments included pumpkin pie whipped cream candy nuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dozen
Otha Taylor
Ira Boyer
Flora Jones
Moravia Christmas Party and Free Movie
Moravia merchants and the Booster Club sponsor a free Christmas movie and treats for local youngsters. Santa will be in Moravia with a showing at 1:30 PM on Saturday December 28. All kids are invited to attend and meet Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Moravia
Booster Club
Santa
James Stevens Dies At Centerville Hospital
James William Stevens 74 died Friday at St Joseph hospital Centerville after several weeks illness Born Genoa July 25 1876 son of William and Mrs Stevens married Inez Cadle resided Moravia last 19 years Survived by wife daughter Mrs Charles Bear of Malvern three brothers Archie of Powersville Louie and Dewey of Janesville Funeral Sunday 2 pm Church of Christ conducted by Billy Schaffner burial Hillcrest cemetery bearers listed choir provided by Mrs Harry McCrory and Letha Schaffner with piano accompaniment by Mrs Birdie Main
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Town
William Stevens
Inez Caddle
Moravia
Charles Bear
Malvern
Archie Stevens
Powersville
Louie Stevens
Dewey Stevens
Janesville
Wisconsin
Church of Christ
Billy Schaffner
Swaim Funeral Home
Hillcrest
Warren DuVall
Luther Caster
Charles Coffin
Dave Bishop
William Gardner
Louis Schaffner
Harry McCrory
Letha Schaffner
Birdie Main
Charles Pabst Dies Friday in Ottumwa
Charles Pabst died Friday night at his daughter's home in Ottumwa. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pabst attended the funeral, with services at Johnson funeral home at 1 00 a.m. Monday and burial in Moravia cemetery. Relatives accompanying the remains were served dinner at the Harry Pabst home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pabst
Ottumwa
Charles Pabst
F. W. Mills
Johnson
Moravia
Hilton 4-H Christmas Gift Exchange Held
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H met Monday night December 11 with roll call by member ages. Ronald Van Zante and Thomas Koffman spoke, record books were distributed, and John Koffman instructed on keeping them. Carolyn Hawk read a Christmas story, a gift exchange occurred, leader Mr. Clark received a gift, and candy was provided. One new member joined. attendees included Richard and Carolyn Hawk, Donna, Jimmy and Carl Rogers, James Gillaspie, Carl Rouse, Dale Free, Art and Patty Rogers, Aileen and Paul Turner, Ronald Lee VanZante, Paul Wilson, Alex and Tommy Koffman, Larry Chance, Richard Rowles, Robert Weldon, and Bert Whitlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Ronald van Zante
Thomas Koffman
John Koffman
Carolyn Hawk
Clark
Richard
Donna
Jimmy
Carl Rogers
James Gillaspie
Carl Rouse
Dale Free
Art
Patty Rogers
Aileen
Paul Turner
Ronald Lee VanZante
Paul Wilson
Alex
Tommy Koffman
Larry Chance
Richard Rowles
Robert Weldon
Bert Whitlock
Franklin Farmers Meet at Iconium School House
The Franklin Farmers held a December 4, 1950 meeting at Iconium school house called to order by President Richard Potts. Eight members attended with two guests, Laurence Hammond and Lois Albertson. A January 1, 1951 meeting was set, games followed adjournment, and a Christmas gift exchange occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers
Iconium School House
Richard Potts
James McCord
Lyne ~ Sneeden
Jerry Brown
Richard
Robert Potts
Robert Albertson
Gary Kosman
Larry Derby
Laurence Hammond
Lois Albertson
Brown
Double Eight Club Hosts Pitch Party at Coulsons
The Double-Eight Club gathered at the Coulson home Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Coulson and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra hosting. Prize pitch winners were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse, Mrs. Emil Halden, and Don Pettibone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulsons
Cecil Coulson
Kenneth Condra
Coulson
T. J. Luse
Emil Halden
Don Pettibone
Moravia Girls Triumph In Close Tilt At Moulton
Moravia girls defeated Moulton 33 28 on the host floor while Moravia boys needed overtime to edge past Moulton 41 38. Harris and Childs helped secure the final two free throws for Moulton as Moravia battled back from a halftime deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
Mohawks
Moravia Toys
Harris
Childs
Jocal Gals
Hiatt
Broshar
Callen
Moravia Boys
Moulton Boys
Tadlock
Plans for World Service Day at Evangelical church
The Women's Society of World Service held its December meeting with Mrs. Kenneth Condra. Leaders discussed Near East topics and the article Shirt-Sleeve Ambassador. Plans were set for World Service Day on February 4 and World Day of Prayer on February 9 at the E U B church with committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
The
Evangeliaal United Brethren Church
Kenneth Condra
Fred Hammond
Near East
Ezra Coltrain
Otha Taylor
Mabel Coulson
Tra Boyer
Almont Main
Eleanor Miller
Main
E. U. B. Church
Zell Callen
Evangel
Tucker to wed Willa Niday in near future
Dennison resident F. Scott Tucker son of Mr and Mrs E O Tucker Mo ravia plans marriage to Willa Niday Corydon county recorder for eight years. They will wed after her current term ends, in a nearby ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.scott Tucker
Dennison
E. O. Tucker
Moravia
Willa Niday
Corydon
Caurene Church of the Nazarene Weekly Schedule
Pastor Heyes leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service follows at 7:00 p.m. NYPS meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting. A stranger’s tale about mines prompts a spiritual message to avoid spiritual blindness. come to church to let God's Word light your heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Heyes
Mrs Wilson elected Rebekah Noble Grand
At a regular Rebekah lodge meeting on Monday evening officers were elected Noble Grand Mrs Frank Wilson Vice Grand Mrs Ivan Harsh Secretary Mrs Gerald Morgan Treasurer Mr Harold Hoffman and Trustee C A Turner reelected for three years A special auditing committee was appointed by Noble Grand Bette Day comprising Mrs Homer Utterback Mrs R R Pennington and Mrs Dave Bishop Mrs Ralph Spencer newly initiated into the order was welcomed The refreshment committee served cupcakes and coffee to 24 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Frank Wilson
Noble Grand
Ivan Harsh
Gerald Morgan
Harold Hoffman
C. A. Turner
Noble Grand Bette Day
Homer Utterback
R. R. Pennington
Dave Bishop
Ralph Spencer
Evangelical United Brethren Church News
Ben Knight dies. Leo Wilson, pastor. Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Quarterly conference during worship led by Rev. G E MacCanon. Noon basket dinner. Prayer meeting at Charles Coffin home Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Church night Thursday Dec 14. Christmas program practice Saturday 1:30 p.m. Youth skating at rink Monday Dec 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ben Knight
Leo Wilson
Harold Mason
MacCanon
Charles Coffin
Moravia Wesley Methodist Church Service Schedule
Moravia Iowa church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. W S Cs will meet Wednesday afternoon December 20 at Mrs Ora Turner bringing a dish towel. Christmas program practice set Saturday December 16 with kindergarten at 1:00 p.m. primary and junior at 1:45 p.m. Wesley Methodist Church schedule shows Church School 10:30 a.m., Morning Worship 9:45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
W. S. C.ss.wll
Ora Turner
Church of Christ Service Schedule and Leadership
The Church of Christ announces 10:00 a.m. Bible school with Billy Schaffner as superintendent. 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper and sermon. 7:30 p.m. Bible study and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service conducted by Clarence Schaffner. Come and worship God together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Billy Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Teonium Methodist Sunday Schedule and Sermon Topic
The Teonium Methodist church invites attendance at Sunday School at 8:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. The sermon subject is Give attention to reading and reflects on Jesus message that the Sabbath is made for man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium Methodist
Jesus
Miller Baptist Church Service Notice
Fay Garner pastor leads Sunday's activities at Miller Baptist Church with Sunday School at 1 30 p m and Worship Service at 2 30 p m. The call invites attendees to be in the House of the Lords on High Day somewhere.
I. C. Club Holds Rook Party at Firkins
The E. T. C. club held a rock party at the home of Mr and Mrs George Firkins Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Albert Veach and Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer assisted. Mr and Mrs Robert Sloan were guests. Winners were Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond and Robert Sloan won the guest prize. Whipped cream nuts and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
George Firkins
Albert Veach
Leonard Palmer
Robert Sloan
Fred Hammond
Twentieth Century Reading Club Christmas Party Held
Members of the Twentieth Century Reading Club gathered Tuesday at Mrs. T. B. Cameron’s home for their annual Christmas party and cooperative dinner with 22 attendees. A Bible verse or Christmas poem opened the roll call, a playlet titled So Shineth the Christmas Glow was presented, and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
T. B. Cameron
T. R. Gardner
Harry Glick
C. L. Hartinger
J. W. Halden
Death of Benjamin Knight at 49 in Centerville
Benjamin Knight former Unionville resident died Sunday at 7 35 PM in St Joseph hospital Centerville after long illness. He was born September 24 1901 to John and Roga Knight. Survived by wife Eunice daughter Maybelle home mother Rosa Knight and sisters Martha Veach Alice Hauschulz and Tressie Barnthouse. Funeral at Unionville Baptist church Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Knight
Unionville
Mrs. Lynch Hosts Kensington Club Christmas Meeting
Mrs. Mattie Lynch welcomed Kensington club members on Thursday afternoon December 7. The roll call referenced Christmas plans with carols led by Mrs. Dave Bishop and program leader Mrs. Art Fox. They outlined the December 14 Christmas supper and gift exchange at Mrs. Jay Oehler's, and discussed reminiscences of earlier club days. Refreshments followed with cherry pie whipped cream grapefruit punch coffee and candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Lynch
Kensington Club
Dave Bishop
Art Fox
Jay Oehler
Lynch
Busy Maidens 4H Club Holds December Meeting
The Busy Maidens 4H club met December 11 at Hilton church basement starting 7:30. President Patty Rogora presided. Carolyn Hawk demonstrated pattern alterations while Donna Woodward spoke on making a sewing box. June Rouse read more pattern alterations. The meeting ended with a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidens
Hilton Church
Patty Rogora
Carolyn Hawk
Donna Woodward
June
Moravia Plans Water Pump and Festival Event
Moravia residents were invited to a high school gym program featuring films and a 25 minute quartet performance led by band director Robert Sloan. City officials approved booster club water pump installation piped to the cistern near the community building, plus a water truck and tank pending funds. Mayor Horner praised the booster project for fire protection and restroom access, with installation hoped to begin soon once equipment arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bur
Robert Sloan
State Teachers College
Kirksville
P. K. Horner
Booster Club
Eastern Stars Elect Mrs George Scott Worthy Matron
The Order of the Eastern Star elected Mrs George Scott as Worthy Matron and Mr George Scott as Worthy Patron on Tuesday evening. Retiring officers were Mrs Howard Evans and Mr How ard Evans. For 1951, officers include Associate Matron Mrs Leonard Palmer Associate Patron P K Horner Conductress Mrs Edna Davis Associate Conductress Mrs Truxton Dicks Secretary Effie Gollaher Treasurer Raymond Charity. Installations set for January 1 in joint rites with the Masons. Oyster soup was served at close of meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
George Scott
Howard Evans
Leonard Palmer
P. K. Horner
Edna Davis
Truxton Dicks
Effie Gollaher
Raymond Charity
Masons
Garden Club Christmas Co op Dinner Held in Moravia
The Moravia Garden Club hosted its annual Christmas cooperative dinner and meeting at Mrs. Harold Mason's home with Mrs. Frank Wilson assisting. Twenty members and three guests attended as Mrs. Harry Pearson led in the president's absence. Jess Kerr of Albia demonstrated gift wrapping and home Christmas decor ideas while Eleanor Miller spoke on table favors. A gift exchange followed and Kerr received a host gift. Guests included Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. J. J. Kitamiller of Sevilla, and Mrs. John Hayward of Des Moines. The club plans to meet December 21 at Mrs. Art Fox's home to assemble gift boxes for shut ins around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Harold Mason
Frank Wilson
Harry Pearson
Jess Kerr
Albia
Eleanor Miller
Kerr
J. J. Kitamiller
Sevilla
John Hayward
Des Moines
Art Fox
Beauty Shop Announces Winter Closure Dates
The beauty shop in Fanchen will close from December 22 to December 27 for holiday break. Customers are advised to plan appointments accordingly and contact the shop for any urgent needs before the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Beauty
Fanchen
Luse Family Farm Portrait Near Moravia In Iowa
Pictured is Moravian community farmer Mr. and Mrs 7 J Luse with sons Jerold J 12 and G E 4 on a 935 acre farm northeast of Moravia. Jerold attends Moravia schools 7th grade. They grow corn oats wheat hay alfalfa red clover and run beef cattle. The Luses farm with father’s partnership, have lived on the present farm for years, and belong to Farm Bureau Double Eight club E U B Church and Willing Circle. Jerold drums in the high school band while G E waits to start school next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luse
Jerold J
G. E
Moravia
Jerold
Rura Caster Weds Leland Smith of Alaska
The marriage of Mrs. Rura Caster formerly Rura Pence of Grand Junction Colorado to Leland E. Smith of Anchorage Alaska was held November 30 1950 by Justice W G Baylis. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Don Hutchinson. The couple planned to live at 1123 Houston Avenue until late January then reunite in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Avenue
Smith
Anchorage
Viola Hammond Hosts Girls Guild Meeting Monday
Miss Viola Hammond led the Girls Missionary Guild Monday evening with eleven members and the chancellor Miss Mabel Coulson attending. The Near East topic The Land of Beginning was discussed as Margaret Condra read scripture and carols were sung. Carol Broshar read a poem and scrapbooks were made for the American Home Finding Association in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Hammond
Girls Missionary Guild
Mabel Coulson
Near East
Margaret Condra
Carol Broshar
American Home Finding Association
Ottumwa
Guild
Viola
Fred Hammona
Progressive Club meets at Mrs Theo Millers home
The Progressive Club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Theo Millers home. Three tables of bridge were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs Lester Brain, Mrs Chester Broshar, and Mrs Gerald Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
Lester Brain
Chester Broshar
Gerald Morgan
Janioh Sawvel Hostess To Mission Band
The E. U. B. church children's mission band met after school for their monthly session led by Mrs. Fred Hammond and Mrs. Harold Mason. They studied The Busy Berry Family, sang Christmas carols, and Johnnie Murdy led business in the president's absence. A special Christmas offering will fund milk for missionary children in Japan. Janice Sawyer and her mother served fruit salad cake and pop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Mission Band
E. U. B. Church
Janeice Sawvel
Fred Hammond
Harold Mason
Janice
Spe
Lester Sawyer
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Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Joleen van Dorin
Linda Gardner
Lois Strunk
Kay
Herron
James Stevens
Centerville Hospital
James William Stevens
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Hilton 4-H
Franklin Farmers Meet
Towa Wesleyan
Tor Mt. Pleasant
Towa Wesleyan College
Janet Broshar
MHS
Sperry
F. Scott Tucker
Caurene
Mra. Wilson
Rebekah Noble
Wesley Methodist Church
I. C
Firkins
Mes
Cameron
Mrs. Lynch
George Scott Worthy
Garden Club
Rura Caster
Leland Smith
Alaska
Girls Guild
Progressive Club
Janioh Sawvel
Mission
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