School Events Offer Holiday Fun and Fundraiser
Moravia and nearby schools schedule multiple nights of activities this week. On Thursday Moulton and Moravia host both boys and girls games, Friday hosts the Varsity Club Christmas Carnival to raise funds for a new scoreboard and uniforms, and Saturday features Veach Implement Company’s Family Party. The Moravia grade school presents Suzanna’s Christmas Auction December 21, and December 28 brings Bussey and Moravia boys and girls games.
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Veach Implement Company
Bussey Vs
Moravia
Moulton
Unionville
Udell
Dee
Bussey
Pulaski Splits: Doubleheader With Moravia
Pulaski defeated Moravia 57 to 33 in the boys game as R Blazi scored 18 by halftime. Moravia won the girls game 45 to 84 led by Lillian Rick with 24 points, Callen 14, and steady guard play.
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Pulaski
Moravia High School
R. Blazi
Moravia
MHS
Bill Broshar
Harris
Wayne Wolf
Moravia FG
Lockman _o
Sears
Broshar
Rose
D. Kaster
Q V. Kaster
Wolf
Lovilia Lass
Moravia Gals
Lillian Rick
Callen
Harper
Halden
Kaster
Lovilia
Pulascki
Moravia FG FF
A Uv
Rick
Ruse U
Oo Hiate
Broshareh
Kaster Uv
Public Sale Dates at Moravia North on Highway 60
Hala Lewis announces a closing out sale to be held Friday December 18 one mile north of Moravia on Highway 60. The notice specifies a public sale with items to be offered at auction. Local residents and buyers are advised to attend for bargains and inventory details.
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Hala Lewis
Moravia
Otto Callen Called in Death
Otto Callen aged 58 former Appanoose county resident died at his home in Maywood Illinois on Saturday He was born and raised in Centervale the son of Andrew Callen and his wife now deceased Survived by his wife Laura two sons Wallace and William and several aunts and cousins Funeral services were held at Turner funeral home on Wednesday with burial at Teonium cemetery
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Otto Callen
Appanoose County
Maywood
Ill
Centervice
Andrew Callen
Laura
Wallace
William
Turner Funeral Home
Teonium
Methodist Family Church Night Brings 80 Attend Dec 7
Grace Methodist church hosted the December church night with over 80 attendees. Rev. Gonzalez from Mystic Methodist spoke and sang in Spanish, with an organ piano piece by Mrs. Carl Black and Mrs. George Winsler. Additional participants led prayers, scripture, and Christmas songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Gonzalez
Mystic Methodist Church
Carl Black
George Winsler
Frank Whaley
Marilyn Hiatt
George
Evelyn Adams
John
Kibert Witherby
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mearl Walter
Anna Easter
Lee Hiatt
John Veach
Salvation Army Drive Clears Local Funds Total Reach
Mrs Rowena MacFatridge reports that 111.50 has been received in the Moravia drive for the Salvation Army. Nearly all residents have received letters explaining the work and that a portion of funds will stay locally for use by the committee. Officials urge more gifts to cover higher costs and sustain benefits.
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Rowena MacFatridge
Salvation Army
Moravia
Rowena McFatridge
W. L. Palmer
MYF Entitled at Don Pettibone Home
The MYF of the Grace Methodist church were entertained Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone. About thirty attended including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rose, and Maury Jo Faber. The evening featured games and refreshments of fruit jello with whipped cream, sandwiches, and cocoa.
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Grace Methodist Church
Don Pettibone
Carl Black
Lloyd Rose
Maury Jo Faber
Junior EUB class hosts Christmas party at Gary Charity home
The Junior Sunday school class of the EUB church hosted a Christmas gift exchange at Gary Charity's residence with Mrs. M. K. Blackman as teacher. Attendees included Mardeena and Deloria Hiatt Irene Tadlock Janie Sawyer Larry Martin Judy Martin Donnie Robinson Ronnie Van Zante Maxine Firkins Margaret Condra Jerry Lose Larry Piennebecker Donna Underwood and Gary Charity. Ao snoetiption to the Union makes a Welcome Christmas gift.
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E.U.B. Church
M. K. Blackman
Gary Charity
Mrs. Blackman
Mardeena Hiatt
Deloria Hiatt
Irene Tadlock
Janie Sawyer
Larry Martin
Judy Martin
Donnie Robinson
Ronnie van Zante
Maxine Firkins
Margaret Condra
Jerry Lose
Larry Piennebecker
Donna Underwood
Mrs Evans Elected New OES Head in Local Chapter
At the Eastern Stars meeting on Tuesday evening Mrs Howard Evans was elected Worthy Matron. Howard Evans is named Worthy Patron, with George Scott as Associate Patron and Mrs George Scott as Associate Matron. Other officers include Mrs G Gollaher Secretary, Mrs Loyd Carter Treasurer, Mrs Leonard Palmer Conductress, Mrs Ralph B Davis Associate Conductress. Installations set for January 2 in a joint ceremony with the Masons. Mrs Trenton Wilson steps down as retiring Worthy Matron.
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The
Eastern Stars
Howard Evans
George Scott
G. &. Gollaher
Loyd Carter
Leonard Palmer
Ralph B. Davis
Masons
Trenton Wilson
Virginia Hiatt Honored At Pre nuptial Shower
Mrs Don Pettibone hosted a pre nuptial shower for Virginia Hiatt who will wed Clair McDanel on Christmas Eve. Guests wrote recipes for the bride to be and gifts were displayed under pink and green decor. Attendees included numerous Hiatt families and local friends with prize winners announced.
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Don Pettibone
Virginia Hiatt
Clair McDanel
Ann Pettibone
Mra
Ernest Hiatt
Sandra
Forest Mericle
Harold Hudgens
George Scott
Gus Hiatt
Kenneth Hiatt
Carl Hiatt
Cyril McDanel
Mary Meadows
Virgil Dogley
Kenneth Daniels
Lute Hiatt
Thelma Phillips
Edrie Phillips
George Turner
Mary
Ronald Woodward
Ivan Harsh
Betty
Frank C. Hiatt
Marrarite
Mona Luther
Loyd Carter
Karl Fischer
Karleen
Herbert Roblenz
Theo Miller
Russell Burns
Earl Boyer
Forest Merkle
Daphne Hilton
Lillie
Sylvia Callen
Lloyd Rose
Marilyn
Orville Burton
Cliff Whicker
Maryaree Clayworth
Marjorie Sullivan
Ottumwa
Ernie Tucker
Lloyd McDanes
James Cline
Perry Mikels
Chester Sanders
Clyde McDonald
Howard Harper
Eunice Hiatt
Robert Foster
Genevie Donovan
Wayne Whicker
Newlyweds Honored at Miscellaneous Shower
Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Tisue of Waterloo were honored at a miscellaneous shower held at Mrs. Carrie Tisue’s home on Saturday evening. Prizes were awarded to several guests, with a green yellow white color scheme and refreshments including angel food cake, heavenly hash, candy mints, nuts, and coffee.
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Harry D. Tisue
Waterloo
Carrie Tisue
Harley Tisue
Mis
Charlene Mahin
J. P. Day
Dean Hoffman
Carl Black
Charley Jones
Ms. Jones
Cass Hamilton
Eugene Tisue
Albia
Charles Coffin
Carl Traue
Frank Wilson
Wilma Overturf
Ottumwa
Clara Irelan
Lloyd Brown
Alfred Sutton
Miss Irelan
December meeting of the W.SOU. SS. at Mrs Greece Veurti home
The December meeting of the W.SOU. SS. will convene at the home of Mrs. Greece Veurti on Wednesday afternoon December 21. Mrs. Palmer will lead the program and Mrs. Ruth Wileuu will read the roll call.
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W.sou
Will Uivet
Greece Veurti
Palmer
Progreu
Ruth Wileuu
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Listed
Earl and Rabuck, Pastor Harold Mason announce Sunday School at 10:00 a m Worship at 10 50 a m Ion Community Christmas program at 3 30 p m Youth fellowship at 7 30 p m Preaching uses the word Christ for Bible verse Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday Saturday 1 30 p m children practice for Christmas All are invited to worship with us
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl & Rabuck
Harold Mason
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Invites Worshipers
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa with Minister Wannelta McConnell invites attendance at 10:00 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m morning worship with sermon Keeping Christmas in the Heart. Seasonal events include December 22 Thursday 7 30 pm and December 23 Friday 3 30 to 6 00 pm a children's party for children up to eighth grade.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Wannelta McConnell
Grace Methodist
Wesley Methodist Church Waunelta McConnell Announces Events
The Wesley Methodist Church in Waunelta lists morning worship at 9 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m in Wesley Chapel. Dates include a December 21 Wednesday children party 3 30 to 5 00 and a December 23 Friday 7 80 Christmas program and tree with community participation.
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Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Wesley Chapel
Church of the Nazarene PLA. Sunday programs brief
The Church of the Nazarene in PLA lists a 10:00 a.m. Sunday school led by superintendent Mrs. F. A. Hahn followed by an 11:00 a.m. worship service. An evening service at 7:30 p.m. with N.YOR and Juniors meets, plus a 7:20 p.m. Christmas program planned for December 22 and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on December 18.
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Church of the Nazarene Pla. Haha
F. A. Hahn
N.Y.P
Christmas Program At Fairview Methodist Church
The Fairview Methodist church reports that youth attendance fared better than elders in the rain last Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9 00 a m and public worship at 9 45 a m. The sermon is titled Man s Best Man. A Christmas program is scheduled for Thursday December 22 at 7 30 p m.
Behold the Man at Decatur Beulah Church
Weather notes speak of rain delaying travel last Sunday. The church invites families to Sunday school at 10:00 and service at 11:00. Sermon title Behold the Man. A Christmas night supper and program follow Friday December 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Moravia Church Services and Bible Study Schedule
The Moravia Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10:00 a.m. led by Gene McCrory. Worship at 11:00 a.m. with the Lord's Supper. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. focusing on the Life of Christ.
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Church of Christ Moravia
Gene McCrory
Christ
Iconium Church Sunday Services Schedule
The church offers Bible school at 10 00 a m and Lord s supper at 11 00 a m with singing and preaching of gods word. Evening services and Bible study to be announced on a future date.
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Church OF Christ Iconium
Double 8 Club Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange
The Double 8 club held its annual Christmas gift exchange at Harold Mason home Monday evening Dec. 12 with Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Broshar assisting. Highest winners were Dan Pettibone Mrs. Carl Black Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Huriman of Centerville guests.
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Double 8
Harold Mason
Pearl Broshar
Dan Pettibone
Carl Black
T. J. Luse
Karl Huriman
Centerville
Card of Thanks for Mrs Emil Halden
Po wants to express thanks for many loving gifts flowers and gifts received during my sickness and her wisdom Mrs Emil Halden.
Moravia Booster Club elects officers at December meeting
Dr L M Williams was elected president of the Moravia Booster club at the Legion hall meeting Friday evening. Art Fox became vice president, Ray Charity secretary, and Mrs Rowena McFatridge reappointed treasurer. The group discussed building a band shell on the north side of the community building. A committee of Art Fox, Charles Broshar and Howard Evans was appointed to pursue the plan. Christmas decorations and entertainment were planned. The Legion auxiliary provided dinner after instrumental solos directed by F L Whaley.
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L. M. Williams
Moravia
Legion Hall
Art Fox
Ray Charity
Rowena McFatridge
Charles Broshar
Howard Evans
The
Legion Auxiliary
F. L. Whaley
Mrs Morgan Elected Rebekah Noble Grand
Mrs Morgan was elected Noble Grand of Moravia Rebekah lodge No 404 at the I O O F hall Monday evening. Offiers J P Day as Vice Grand Fred Tillmont as secretary Paul Spencer reelected treasurer D E Bishop reelected trustee for three years retiring Noble Grand Mrs Harold Hudgens. The charter undraped after 80 days by a committee of Mrs Ivan Harsh Mrs Gene Lathen and Thelma Luze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Noble Grand of
Moravia
Rebekah Lodge No
J. P. Day
Fred Tillmont
Paul Spencer
D. 'E. Bishop
Noble J .Grand
Harold Hudgens
Ivan Harsh
Gene Lathen
Thelma Luze
Twentieth Century Club Christmas Dinner in Reading Circle
The Twenties Century Reading club held its Christmas meeting at Mrs. T. B. Cameron’s home. A cooperative noon dinner followed with members including Mrs. H. E. Glick and Mrs. C. M. McFatridge attending after several months away. The program featured a Bible verse roll call, a piano solo by Mrs. Frank Whaley, and Mrs. C. L. Hartinger’s Christmas Story from St Luke. A decorated tree distributed gifts during a social hour before departure.
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Reading Club
T. B. Cameron
H. E. Glick
C. M. McFatridge
Frank Whaley
C. L. Hartinger
Viola Hammond Hosts Missionary Guild Gathering
The girls missionary guild of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Monday at Miss Viola Hammond's home with her as lesson leader. Iveta Stevens spoke on gifts of music, Kathleen Halden on knowledge, Joan Callen on literature, Carol Broshar on art, and Patty Halden on the Christ and the Bible. They sang Christmas carols, with Miss Mabel Coulson in attendance.
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Girls Missionary Guild
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Viola Hammond
Iveta Stevens
Kathleen Halden
Joan Callen
Carol Broshar
Patty Halden
Mabel Coulson
Lloyd Browns Entertain Bew and 80 Club
Lew and So club members enjoyed a rook party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown on Wednesday evening, Dec. 7. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Horton Potts. Seven tables of rook were in play with honors to Mrs. Harold Mason and Ray McCloud. Donald McCloud received the 4 consolation prize. Trenton Wilson won with a bid of 95, repeated 15 times during the evening. Refreshments followed a delightful close.
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Lew
Lloyd Brown
Horton Potts
Harold Mason
Ray McCloud
Donald McCloud
Trenton Wilson
Flight or The Stork Born to Laws and Strunk Families
Reported births detail Deborah Dale Laws and Brock Allen Laws born December 7 at St Joseph hospital Centerville to Mr and Mrs Dale Laws. Another birth notes a daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Strunk at the same Centerville hospital.
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Dale Laws
St. Joseph Hospital
Cen_ terville
Deborah Dale
Laws
Brock Allen
Deborah Lale
Liebheise
Blakesburg
Mrs
Lester Strunk
Centerville
Petersons to Observe Golden Wedding Dec 18
Mr and Mrs W E Peterson celebrate their golden anniversary on Sunday December 18 with open house for relatives and friends from 2 to 5 o clock.
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Petersons
W. E. Peterson
Darlene Underwood Weds Donald Nash in Centerville Ceremony
Darlene Underwood and Donald Nash of Centerville wed Friday evening December 9 at 7 o'clock in the Christian church of Centerville with about 100 guests. Rev E Francisco officiated assisted by matron of honor Mrs Howard Underwood and best man Max Hamlin. A reception followed in the church parlors and the couple will reside in Centerville.
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Darlene Underwood
Donald Nash
Centerville
Christian Church
E. Francisco
Claude Unterwood
Unionville
Nash
Edna Nash
Howard Underwood
Moravia
Max Hamlin
Seymour
Township Ladies Sew Demonstration In Chariton Township
The Chariton Township women met with Mrs. Harley Tisue Dee for a sewing demonstration day. A noon meal featured English style dishes and holiday decor. Mamie led sewing lessons and showed shortcuts for making house dresses. Attendees included Dorothy Perry Imogene Tisue Ernestine Argo Vera Boyer Jennie Jennings Lela Harrison Blanche Rosencranis Mayme Cordes Cora Ankeny Lucille McKerm Marjorie Tisue Leah Tisue.
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Chariton
Harley Tisue Dee
Mamie
Dorothy Perry
Imogene Tisue
Ernestine Argo
Vera Boyer
Jennie Jennings
Lela Herrison
Blanche Rosencranis
Mayme Cordes
Veachs Promise Free Family Party at Local School
Veach Implement company hosts a free family party this Saturday at 7:30 PM in the school house. Entertainment includes Pinto and Vivian with musical drums, the Roland twins formerly with Fred Waring, and Smith and Allen with musical novelty acts. Color movies, travel and comedy segments are planned. All friends and customers are invited to bring the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach Implement Company
Pinto
Vivian
Roland Twins
Fred Waring
Smith and Allen
Ann Callen Honored at Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs. Fred Callen hosted a Friday evening surprise party for her daughter Ann’s birthday. Attendees included Mrs. Jack Long, Margaret Johnson, Maxine Mutherly, Vera Jean Mutherly, Mrs. Larry Brooks, Maxine Scott, and the Callens, with gifts from several unable to attend. The group enjoyed rock, angel food cake, fruit salad, and coffee as Ann received many gifts.
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Fred Callen
Ann
Jack Long
Margaret Johnson
Maxine
Vera Jean Mutherly
Larry Brooks
Maxine Scott
Wayne Foster
Audry Walter
Marve Lockman
Clair Callen
Bill Callen
Big Blows of ’49 Beat In Here With Damages
High winds swept through the Moravia area Sunday causing widespread damage. A Doyle Hampton farm machinery building, 56 by 20 feet, was lifted off its foundation and obliterated. Several other structures reported losses as shingles were torn away and temperatures fell sharply into the week.
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Doyle
Hampton Farm
Moravia
Keereer Teadinge
Free Moravia Theater Show With Santa for Children
Merchants and the Rooster Club sponsor a free afternoon event at the Moravia Theater on Saturday starting at 1 00 p m. Santa Claus will visit after a free film, handing out treats to every child. The event aims to bring a merry Christmas to local youngsters, with arrangements for home visits for ill children unable to attend.
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Santa Claus
Moravia
van Dorin
Santa
Rooster Club
Union Office
Booster Club
World Service meeting highlights at E.U.B. Church
The Women’s Society of World Service at the E.U.B. Church met Friday evening at Mrs. Harry DuVall’s home to discuss “The Church at the Heart of the Christian Community.” Eleanor Miller led the lesson, readings from Luke were shared, carols sung, and a living picture of Everybody’s Brother was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
E.U.B
Harry DuVall
Eleanor Miller
Zell Callen
Luke
Lilly Belle
Lethe Schaffner
Mike Martin
Lethe
E. G. Hawk
Mabel Coulson
Korea
Charles Coffin
India
Fred Hammond
South America
A. O. Main
E.U.B. Mission Fields
Earl Rabuek
Ted Campbell
Mise Eleanor Miller
W. S. C. S Holds Fellowship Day with Christmas Program
The W. S. C. S. hosted a ladies fellowship day on Friday December 9 in the church basement with a cooperative luncheon at 1 pm. Forty members and guests attended the Christmas program and heard Mrs Fontenelle discuss her trip to Europe to visit her aged mother in Italy. The program after lunch was led by Mrs T R Gardner with assistants Mrs Ruth Wilson Mrs D B Bishop and Mrs Frank Whaley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontenelle
Europe
Italy
TR. Gardner
Ruth Wilson
D. B. Bishop
Frank Whaley
Sew and 80 Club Rook Party at the Turners
Me and Mrs Ralph Turner and Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson co hosted a Sew and So club evening at the Turner home on Friday December 9 Rook provided the games with prizes awarded to Mrs Harry Woodward and Donald McCloud for most wins The traveling prize went to Paul Turner Refreshments were served by Mrs Turner and Mrs Wilson Also Mr and Mrs Janes B Murrisay and son Mark visited Kansas City over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Turner
Frank Wilson
Turner Home
Rook
Harry Woodward
Donald McCloud
Paul Turner
Janes B
Murrisay
Mark
Kansas City
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Moulton Vs. Moravia
Schoo
Suzanna
Gail Tuttle
Methodist Family Church
DON Pettibone Home
Mrs. Evans
O.E.S
Wsi.s
MEEV
Fairview Methodist
Tconium Methodist
Double & Club
Emiil Halden
Dr, Williams
Twentieth Century Club
Missionary
Lloyd Browns
BEW
Ann Callen
Duvall
Antiquity Lodge No
A. Fo
A.M. Priday
JC. C. Coulson
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