Moravia Girls Suffer First Loss at Corydon 53-73
Corydon defeated Moravia 73 to 53 as Moravia shot 26 percent for the game and 11 percent in the final period. Barb Thomas scored 23, Shirley Heimick 21, and Mary Jo Wilson 9 for Moravia. In the boys game, Corydon edged Moravia 66-65 with Max Argo 27 and Larry Irwin 25 leading Corydon. Next up, undefeated Fox Valley visits Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Girls
Corydon
Barb Thomas
Shirley Heimick
Mary Jo Wilson
Corydon Boys
Mohawks
Max Argo
Larry Irwin
Fox Valley
Corydon Falcons Sweep Moravia Heights In Junior High Action
Corydon junior high girls and boys defeated Moravia to lift the morning doubleheader. Girls built a 20 point first half lead and held on for 48 to 31 final with Claudia Miller keying the Moravia defense in the second half. Boys fell 58 to 47 as Moravia fought hard, led early, but Corydon pulled away with experience and free throw chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Falcons
Mohawks
Moravia
Claudia Miller
Twentieth Century Reading Club Christmas Meeting Notes
The Twentieth Century Reading club held its annual Christmas meeting at Mrs. Charles Coffin's home with eighteen members and guests. Mrs. Harley Tisue presided. readings from Luke's gospel and a Christmas poem opened the program. Holly tree remarks, readings by Mrs. Rousseau and Hiatt, a gift exchange, and social hour followed the co op dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Charles Coffin
Twentieth Century Reading Club
M. A. Perry
Lee Tadlock
E. J Strong
Nell Rousseau
Louilia
Sylvia Hiatt
W.S.W.Li Holds Regular December Meeting Friday
The Women's Society of World Service met Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Evangelical United Brethren church. Mrs. Ben Jones opened with the theme The Christians Calling into the World. Devotions were led by Mrs. E.G. Hawk. Mrs. J. A. Ogden played piano as Christmas carols were sung. Mrs. Harley Tisue led the lesson, assisted by Mrs. Carl Tisue, Mrs. Hawk, and Mrs. Almont Main. The group closed with Christmas reading from Matthew 2:14 and benediction by Rev. Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.s.w.li
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ben Jones
E.G. Hawk
J. A. Ogden
Harley Tisue
Carl Tisue
Hawk
Almont Main
Appanoose County Induction Data For Four Youths
Tein C. Hersey son of Rev and Mrs T D Hersey joined three other Appanoose County youths for military induction data on Wednesday December 1. The notice lists the four as entering service, marking a local contribution to the national armed forces effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tein C. Hersey
T. D. Hersey
Appanoose County
Nazarene Christmas Program Is Sunday
The Church of the Nazarene hosts a Christmas program on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The program features a sequence of readings, solos, and congregational carols led by Karen Warren Lona Gladfelder Judy Fosenburg Sheri Woodward Debbie Fosenburg Pamela Gladfelder Sherri Main Tina Fos The Lord Came Down Delbert Longley Natalie Woodward Connie Longley Larry Main and the pastor offers remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Karen Warren
Lona Gladfelder
Frank Woodward
Judy Fosenburg
Steva Smith
Sheri Woodward
Eliis Paxston
Debbie Fosenburg
Free Pancakes At FS Appreciation Days Sale
Moravia Farm Service Co hosts a two day event in Moravia offering free pancakes for visitors. The 9:00 am to 4:00 pm sale includes door prizes and free gifts such as battery chargers tool sets tape measures and salt. Product specialists will assist with farm supplies and a new White Room will be explained.
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Moravia Farm Service Co
Moravia
John Wilson
Helping Neighbors Club Christmas Dinner in Udell
The Udell Helping Neighbors club met at Marie Weber’s home on December 7 with 12 members and six guests. A co op dinner was served at noon and a business meeting led by president Maggie Brows followed.
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Helping Neighbors Club
Udell
Marie Weber
Maggie Brows
Paula Criddlebaugh
Santa Claus
Paul Cridlebaugh
Appanoose County
Thanking friends for hospital support to Elbert Holman
Elbert Holman expresses gratitude to friends for kind deeds shown during his hospital stay and after returning home to wife Rhoda. He notes the appreciation for support and assistance received during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda
Io Hospital
Elbert Holman
Council Evangelical United Brethren Church Notice
Rav J A Ogden pastor delivers Sunday School at 10:00 and 2:00 a.m. Morning worship at 7:30 p.m. Christmas program to be presented by Sunday school members. Public invited. Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church Rav. J
Iconium Methodist Church
J. A. Ogden
Wayne Thompson
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
Church schedules and Christmas programs listed for several congregations
Iconium Methodist Church and others publish weekly schedules including Sunday School at 9:30, worship at 11, MYF and choir events, and Christmas programs. First Christian, Nazarene, Grace, Wesley Chapel, Moravia and other churches note services, Sunday School times, prayer meetings, and holiday programs with dates in December and Monday through Friday activities. Details include ministers, superintendents, and hosts for gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Ken Daniels
Women society meeting for County Home project
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet early this month to support the County Home project. A 1:00 p.m. luncheon hosts are Elizabeth Burton Selma Caster and Gertrude Johnson, with Valera Guthrey presenting the program and special school music under Mrs. Barber. Afterward the group delivers gifts and a short program at the County Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.5.c
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Elizabeth Burton
Selma Caster
Gertrude Johnson
Valera Guthrey
Barber
Whickers and Fosters Visit Unionville Pair
Mr and Mrs Catie Whicker spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Olin Foster. Mr and Mrs David Weston accompanied the Fos ters to Unionville Missouri on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catie Whicker
Olin Foster
David Weston
Olin Foste
Unionville
Missouri
Monay
Gratitude to Neighbors for Help After Illness
Delmar Hiner thanks neighbors friends and relatives for visits hospital rides and chores done during his illness expressing deep appreciation for the support received during his hospital stay.
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Delmar Hiner
Mrs K C Potts thanks visitors and kindnesses
A note from Mrs. K C Potts expresses gratitude for visits cards kind thoughts and gifts received while she was a patient at Ottumwa hospital and for the kindness shown to the men of the family during that time.
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Ottumwa Hospital
Moravia Eastern Stars elect officers at co op supper
Mrs. Herron heads Moravia Eastern Stars as worthy matron while Claude Hawk is re elected worthy patron and John Main re elected associate patron. Installations set for Jan 10 after regular meeting. dues raised to five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Johnson
Elen Paxston
Louemma Palmer
Vera Moore
Genevieve Morgan
Icel Broshar
Mrs Donald Jones Undergoes Major Surgery In Des Moines
Mrs Donald Jones of Van Meter underwent major surgery at Town Methodist hospital in Des Moines on Monday and is reported recovering nicely. She is the daughter of Rev G M Talbott formerly of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Jones
van Meter
Town Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
G. M. Talbott
Moravia
Mrs. Pennington Admitted to Bloomfield Hospital
Mrs. R. Pennington was admitted to Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield on Sunday for medical treatment. Mr. Pennington and their daughter Mrs. Herb Bottenz called on her Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pennington
Bloomfield Hospital
R. R. Pennington
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield, Simday
Saddle Club Invited to Christmas Party Dance
Moravia Saddle Club members receive invitation to attend the Christmas party and dance at 8:00 p.m. on December 16 hosted by the Eddyville Saddle Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Eddyville Saddle Club
Mrs VanDorm Elected Nobie Grand in Moravia Lodge
Mrs VanDorm was elected Nobie Grand of the Moravia Rebekah lodge at Monday’s meeting. Officers named include Mrs Leonard Palmer vice grand Mrs Ivan Harsh secretary Mrs Helen Lou Stocker treasurer and Mrs WM Gardner to fill unexpired justice term. Members heard a note for Mildred Bisnop visiting New York and the Appanoose Blood Bank report. Social hour produced 20 plates of candies and cookies for the needy. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cricienaugh
Mildred Bisnop
New York
Uridlebaugh
Appanoose County Blood Bank
T'S
Saul-Ins
Iara Kelan
Mettie Roland
Union Christmas Edition Next Week
The Union announces a Christmas greeting edition to be published next week. Merchants, firms and others may place greetings for customers and friends as thanks for patronage. Sample copies will be sent to non-subscribers in Moravia area. Call or visit to arrange greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmon
Cnristmag
Moravia
Chariton River Baptist Church Christmas Program
The Chariton River Baptist Church will hold their Christmas Program Sunday evening December 18 at 7 00 p.m. with festive music and readings for the community.
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Chariton River Baptist Church
NO HOLLY NO TINSEL reflection on Christmas meaning
The piece contrasts festive decor with the true spirit of Christmas noting the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. It highlights humility and family prayer as core values and recalls the moon mission as a historic contrast to a simple journey of a woman on a donkey.
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Christ
Bethlehem
Santa to Visit Children at Max Hiner Home
Santa will visit Moravia Sunday evening December 17 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m greeting all youngsters of the Moravia community. He will be on the south lawn of the Max Hiner home one block east of the square. A treat will be provided for all youngsters who stop by for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Max Hiner
Moravia
Father of Jim Miller Fatally Injured at Louisiana Plant
Truman Miller, 56, was accidentally killed while at work Friday at the Missouri Chemical Works in Louisiana, Missouri. He was caught in a materials handling auger. He is survived by wife Virginia, daughter Dorothy Jean, son Jim Miller of Moravia, four brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held in Louisiana on Monday.
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Truman Miller
Missouri Chemical Works
Louisiana
Jim Miller
Moravia
Louisiana, Mo
Virginia Miller
Dorothy Jean Miller
Wentzville, Mo
Linda Davis Named to Northeastern State Honor Roll
Linda Marie Davis of Moravia earns a place on the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College fall quarter honor roll at Kirksville. A junior majoring in home economics education, she met the credit and grade requirements and previously earned honors at Moravia High School and Centerville Community College. Other Moravia residents on the list include Bruce Thompson Ronald Boyer Madge Lee Nancy Tomlin and Rosemary Phillips.
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Northeastern State Teachers College
Kirksville
Missouri
Linda Marie Davis
Ralph Davis
Miss Davis
Moravia Community High School
Centerville Community College
Moravia Area
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville, Mo
Bruce Thompson
Ronald Boyer
Madge Lee
Nancy Tomlin
Rosemary Phillips
Sunday School Class Parly At Mrs. Murdy’s Home
KTC Sunday school group held their annual class party Tuesday evening at teacher Mrs. Wendell Murdy’s northeast of town. Guests included Delighted by social time and refreshments. Numerous relatives and friends from Udell Wayland Oskaloosa Kirksville Centerville Ottumwa and Ottumwa hospital notes mark recent visits and gatherings.
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KTC
Wendell Murdy
Clarence Johnson
Flo Helms
Garnet
Brain
Leslie Flants
Oskaloosa
Eric Main
Main
Ralph Robinson
Walter Scott
Billy Joe
Jennie Johnson
Goldenage Manor
Centerville
Mark van Zante
New
George Kinder
Ottumwa
Wm. Gardner
Nell Rousseau
Louilla
Odile Clark
Leonard Palmer
Durward Humphreys
Kirksville
J. E. Palmers
Eldred and Claron Palmers
Greentap
Ramon
Leo VanDorin
Eddyville
Free Gifts At Moravia Saturday
A large crowd is expected in Moravia Saturday at 3 pm as merchants give away turkeys hams merchandise and other prizes. The Moravia community building hosts drawings this Saturday and next. On Dec 24 Santa will hand out candy sacks for youngsters after the drawings.
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Moravia
Santa
Meteor Sighted Over Local Area Saturday Night
Local residents including the Herb Boblenz family near Hillcrest cemetery reported a bright meteor around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday. The silver streak appeared from the east, brightened to a red glow and dimmed, then vanished. observers checked for wreckage but found nothing. The event was identified as a meteor sighting seen from Chicago to Kansas City.
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Moravia
Unidentified Flying Objects Club
Herb Boblenz
Hillcrest Cemetery
Francis Burton Farm
Chicago
Kansas City
Moravia Fresh-Soph boys win third by one point
The Moravia Fresh-Soph basketball team edged their Saturday opponent 44 to 43 to extend their season to three wins. The girls also won their Saturday game against Corydon. Next match is against Twin Cedars at home Saturday morning.
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Fresh-Sopho
Moravia Fresh-Soph
Twin Cedars
Centerville
Fresh-Soph
Corydon
Moravia Elementary Christmas Program Tonight
Moravia elementary school presents The Savior Is Born at 7 30 p m tonight in the high school building with musical numbers from all grades and a Nativity story.
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Moravia
Savior
New Farmers Tax Guide Available in Appanoose County
The 1967 Farmer's Tax Guide prepared by the Internal Revenue Service is now at the Appanoose County Extension Office per county extension director Harold Holder. The 64 page book explains federal income tax problems with examples, covering expenses, inventories, capital gains, soil conservation, self employment tax, credits, and 1966 return topics. Free copies are available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Harold Holder
Internal Revenue Service
Adoptions and Birth Announcements From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson welcome baby Matthew Paul born August 27 adopted by their family with grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and Mr and Mrs Pearlie Beard of Exline. Tim Mihalovich and wife greet their fourth son born December 14 weighing eight pounds and some ounces. Dale Mihalovich and Homer Renwick named in the notice. Mr and Mrs Robert Bates of Washington Iowa announce son Brian Robert born December 11 weighing six pounds seven ounces with sister Karen. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs K oC Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wilson
Matthew Paul
Frank Wilson
Pearlie Beard
Exline
Tim Mihalovich
Dale Mibalovich
Homer Renwick
Robert Bates
Washington
Iowa
Brian Robert
Kurt
Karen
K. Oc. Potts
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MHS
Nazarene
Council
First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Lois Fowler
Birdie Mains
Grace Methodist Church
D. Hersey
Fairview Methodist
Lee Benz
Richard Tubaugh
Jones
Janet Dowd
K. C. Potts
Albia Farm Bureau Hall
Centerville City Hall
Union
Linda Davis
N.E. Missouri
Polly
Bone
Forest Mericle
Flight of the
Stork
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