Churches to Sing Christmas Carols in Moravia
The Moravia Ministerial Association sponsors a 7 30 p m Christmas carol program at the community building on Saturday Dec 20 with two numbers from each church and all singers joining. Participants should arrive by 7 00 p m. The group plans to broadcast Christmas music over the loud speaker system from 1 30 to 2 36 p m on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
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Moravia Ministerial Association
Ministerial Association
Moravia Union prints early Christmas greetings edition
Moravia Union will mail the next issue Wednesday morning with routes Moravia Centerville and Albia receiving it that day instead of Friday. It becomes the annual Christmas greetings edition with ads prepared this week or early next. News copy should arrive by Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Moravia
Centerville
Albia
Richard Burton and Norma Wells Exchange Vows at Church
The wedding of Norma Wells and Richard Burton took place at Strickly and Memorial Chapel Valdosta Ga. The double ring ceremony featured pastor Charles G Lemons and a reception at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside in Warner Robins after holidays and work at their respective jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickly and Memorial Chapel
Valdosta
Norma Wells
Leo F. Wells
Richard J. Burton
Warner Robins
Curtis Burton
Moravia
Charles G. Lemons
Ghurch of Christ
Curtis Manor
Beleause
F. A. Davis
Shors
James Wisenbaker
John Dixon
Elizabeth Lyon
Atlanta
Misa Helen Joiner
Freddie Wells
Caroline Townsend
Barbara Dickens
Mesdames Remer
Sunshine Ladies Entertain Husbands at December Meeting
The Sunshine Ladies December gathering hosted by Mrs Ray Harrison included husbands as guests for a Christmas dinner. Attendees listed numerous couples and individuals, with gift exchanges, a mystery box guess, and a gift-guessing event. The next meeting is planned with Celia McDanel in January.
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The
Sunshine Ladies
Ray Harrison
Horton Potts
Jess Gladfelder
Sean Main
Henry Cordes
Gus Tisue
Renda Lee
Gene Lathen
Mike
Leon Burns
Sharon Kay
Paul Burns
Lyndon McDanel
Bissie Gladfelder
Judy Kay
Louise McDanel
Edna Johnson
Lucille McKern
Harley Tisue
Mabel
Darlene Gladfelder
Neela Hunk
Doris Jean
Nola Callen
Billy
Jessie Potts
Holiday Luncheon for Kensington Club
Christmas reception on December 11 hosted by Lou ise Oehler for the Kensington Club featured a festively set dining table and a Christmas program. Josephine Witherby spoke on the Holy Child, Mildred Bishop discussed the Christmas Tree origin, Eunice Haldon recounted Silent Night’s creation, and all joined in carol choruses with guests Clara Hiatt Jane Fox Eddie Gelder and David Gelder.
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Louise Oehler
Josephine Witherby
Luke
Mildred Bishop
Eunice Halden
Clara Hiatt
Qieeley
Aulorady
Jane Fox
Eddie
David Gelder
Miss Mary Rose Main Hosts Girl's Missionary Guild
Miss Mary Rose Main hosted the Girls Missionary Guild Monday evening with readings from Isaiah and Ephe sians, a Christmas story, and musical numbers by Delina Veach, Leta Stevens, Mabel Caulsen, Juan Callen, and Phyllis Rubner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose Main
Missionary Guild
Main Wis
Fesoui
Jender
Delina Juge Veach
Treta Stevens
Ciel Bristat
Leta Stevens
Mias Mabel Caulsen
Chistiaas
Juan Callen
Christias
Isaiah
Mersaye
Tio Ephesiahs
Mivei Sawvel
Viel Hatiuend
Phyllis Rubner
Notice of curt plea at tree site on Tuesday evening
A notice states a curt plea or related event at a tree site scheduled for Tuesday evening around 2:00. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a planned gathering or action at the specified location.
Antiquity Ridge Notice of Public Meeting December 22
A damaged OCR fragment reports a public meeting notice for December 22. It mentions officials including LF Brady and W. ML COU Cumleon, with references to visiting and following the work. The complete details and exact actions are unreadable.
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AF & A
Yo Eiecting
Dee
LF Brady
W. ML. Cou
Cumleon
Nazarene Christmas Program Sunday at Church of the Nazarene
The Church of the Nazarene presents a Christmas program at 7 20 p m with Mrs Bill Woodward performing Spirit of Christmas. The program features songs recitations solos and a cantata Wonderful by youth groups with practice times Thursday after school and Saturday afternoon.
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Church of the Nazarene
Christmas Program At M H S Gym Dec 24
On Wednesday December 24 at 1 30 p m a brief Christmas program will be shown to M H S students in the gym. Speeds department members will perform including Little elf man Dean Tomlin Santa's Music Makers directed by Mrs R O Forbes Yuletide Greetings Peggy Hopkins Night Before Christmas Speech department Voice of a Fairy Phyllis Rabuck Voice of Verse and Santa's Music Makers Santa's Little Helpers Carolera Little Elf. Public invited.
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Dean Tomlin
R. O. Forbes
Peggy Hopkins
Phyllis Rabuck
Santa
Carolera
Quest of Santa Claus Operetta at Moravia Gym
The Quest of Santa Claus operetta will be presented by elementary grades under Mrs Mabel Johnson at Moravia gym on Tuesday night December 23 at 8 p m. A young girl searches for Santa and meets rabbits snowflakes brownies sunbeams dolls toy soldiers and goblins in an enchanted forest before Christmas fairies help her reach Santa's home. The rhythm band will assist with the program.
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Santa Claus
Mabel Johnson
Moravia Gymnasium
Jane
Enchanted Forest
Santa
Christmas Dinner and Program at Church of Christ
After worship on Sunday morning December 21 there will be a cooperative dinner in the church basement followed by a Christmas program at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome for the joy, fellowship, and season of Christ.
Christmas Party at T. J. Luse Home
Willing Circle club members enjoyed a Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse home on Friday evening. Rook was played with prizes awarded to Wayne Clark Guss Luse and Homer King. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Willing Circle Club
Mrs. T. J. Luse
Wayne Clark
Guss Luse
Homer King
Pleasant Hill Social Notes and Local Visits
Pleasant Hill residents report a half day of school Thursday for the Pleasant Hill pupils and their teacher to attend a Christmas parade in Centerville. Families including Massman and Dicks held a 4 H gathering with sandwiches and pop. Mr and Mrs Hammonds hosted visits with relatives and friends with dinners and calls to Penfield and Sheldon households.
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Merle Dicks
George Hammonds
Pleasant Hill
Centerville
Fred Sheldons
Ray Sheldyins
Frank Terbell
Arlu F
Julia Mussman Sr
Penfields
Dark Penfield
SuMs
Priscilla
Church Sunday Sale Promotes Christian Program Practice
A local church hosts a Sunday sale after church service to raise funds for the Christian program. Cecil Ayutson and Mes appear among the participants, with proceeds directed toward church activities. The event occurs after the Methodist Sunday service and includes preparations for ongoing community engagement.
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Cecil Ayutson
Elldreks
Paiuery
Christan
Grace Methodist Church Moravis Service Schedule
Carrene Grace Methodist Church Moravis invites worship with Sunday School at 10:00, morning service with special music, preludes and solos, 11:00 preaching, M Y F Group at 6:00, counselor Mrs Earl Tuttle. Wesley Chapel hosts 9:45 a.m. preaching and 10:45 Sunday School.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravis
Town
John C, Davis
Delmar Dowd
Freaching
Earl Tuttle
George Tracp
Jack Brashar
Georgiana
Winslet
Wesley
Christmas Church Activities at Nazarene TI A Hahn Pastor
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 with M H Johnson as superintendent, Morning Worship at 11:00, New Youth B S at 7:00, Worship at 7:30, and Thursday prayer and Bible study. Bible questions cover if there were three wise men and whether the Bethlehem star moved or was stationary.
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Church of the Nazarene TI
A. Hahn
M. H. Johnson
Bethlehem Star
Christmas Program At Church Of Christ
Clarence Schaffner leads Midiater Sunday School at 10 a m with H B Lewis as superintendent Worship at 11 06 am plan to attend before Christmas Service includes 12 pm cooperative dinner in the church basement Everyone invited for Christmas time Christian Fellowship at 2 pm Christmas program and 7 30 pm Bible study Chapters 7 8 9 of Mark Come and study with us Everyone takes part in the service
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Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Midiater
A. H. B Lewis
Christian Fellowship
Mark
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and Christmas Offering
Pastor Earl Baruck leads Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Music and preaching at 7:80 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:80 p.m. Christmas program with offering for Lebanon Ohio home children and old people on the 24th at 7:80 p.m. Church night Friday invites pie and table service. all are invited to worship.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Baruck
Harald Mason
Lebanon
Ohio
Local Happenings Across The Community Narratives
Local notes recount Riley Callen improving after a heart attack and several residents moving or visiting kin across Moravia Newton and nearby towns. The item lists neighbors who aided the move Fay Hudson property purchase, Christmas travel plans, illnesses and recoveries, and holiday visits with churches and families in Albia Centerville Newton Sioux City and Madrid Iowa.
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Theo Miller
Homer Brown
Albia
van Lemaster
Francis Miller
Ray
Susan
Newton
W. R. Teller
Hilton
Moravia
Fay Hudson
Claud Rogers
Lewis Rouse
Cleo Ragen
Howard Besco
E. C. DeLong
Charles Fulton
Chardon
Ohio
Sam Hudgens
Caime
H. E. Watts
Sebring
Flor
Madrid
Iowa
L. O. Carpenter
Clyde Walker
Centerville
Hiatt
Albert Horkingon
Waynebraska
Frank Suaint
Sioux City
Gus Luse
Jory
Ferm Wright and
Dane
Moulton
Billy Louse
FE. A
Lloyd Luse
Centervilly
Kilny Callen
Clarence Dowd
Delver
Clarence Miller
H. E. Glick
Gus Hiatt
Fratvie Miller
Kay
Susan of
Christmas Program At Moravia United Brethren Church
Moravia United Brethren Church will present a Christmas program on Wednesday evening December 24 at 7 80. The program includes carols prayers recitations and musical pieces featuring Helen Taylor Patty Sawyer Nellie Argo Jeanne Hawk Oneila Whicker Alberta Rick Ronald Van Zante Mary Ellen Condra Janice Sawyer and John Murdy among others with performances and an offered music selection by a youth quartet and beginners.
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Moravia
David Murdy
Ronald van Zante
Mary Ellen Condra
Janice Sawyer
Carol Broshar
Richard Mason
Ts. Hiatt
Mrs. Main
Rev. Rabuck
Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Mrs Williams Home
Twenty seven women attended the Legion auxiliary meeting at the home of Mrs L M Williams. Mrs Harold Burton presided. Mrs John Dille spoke on rehabilitation work and six boxes of gitta were sent to Knoxville VA Hospital. Treasurers report showed 8145.74 turned over to the Legion Post for building fund. Planning for a food and rummage sale at the Community building Saturday at 1:00 PM. Mrs Leonard Palmer and Mrs Gerald Morgan in charge. Christmas Joy offering totaled 8.50. A mock wedding honored Dr and Mrs Williams eighth anniversary with Betty Day as bride and Marie Evans groom.
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Legion Auxiliary
L. M. Williams
Harold Burton
John Dille
Howard Evane
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Legion Post
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
John Veach
Teal
Guy McDanel
Lester Sawyer
Veterans’ Hospital
J. B. Day
Williams
Lodge Re Elects Officers and Conducts Degrees
At the LOW. lodge meeting on Tuesday December 9 officers were elected. Noble Grand R R Pennington view grand Charley Fulton secretary A Turner treasurer Bert Turner. Two and three degree work was done for Ralph Pfannebecker Frank Lathen Donald Delmar Dowd and Albert Witherby of Moravia plus three candidates from Centerville. Visiting guests came from Bussey Centerville and Asia. Key members were entertained and meals served.
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R. R. Pennington
Charley Fulton
A. Turner
Bert Turner
Ralph Pfannebecker
Frank Lathen
Donald
Delmar Dowd
Albert Witherby
Moravia
Centerville
Bussey
Asia
Sally
Lief
Sam Ju
Gillian City
Carl Plawnetecker
Richard Hudgens
Beuria
Chariten Township Farm Bureau Hosts Community Supper
A Chariten Township Farm Bureau event invites all members and families to a free supper at the California school house on Friday evening. Deety Bob and Eddy Wing are delivering candy and gifts for a two year old, with side wrap news from Chariten and a Moravis Union welcome gesture mentioned.
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Chariten Township Farm Bureau
California
Deety Bob Tiuily
Chariten Tuynelip Farm Bureau
Babies Epidemic Notice and Dog Tether Rule
Public health notice warns of a babies epidemic and instructs dogs be kept tied at night with stray dogs without collars to be disposed of by order of the Board of Health.
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The
Board of Health
Ida Argo dies at 81 in Iconium Iowa
Ida May Argo of Iconium born August 28 1866 dies December 11 1947 at home aged 81 years three months and thirteen days She lived her life in Iconium and was active in the Methodist church She is survived by three children Florence Dicks Jay H Argo and Harold Argo two brothers Ira H Free and John Free one sister Mrs A J Brown eleven grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces Funeral services were held December 13 at Iconium Methodist Church under Rev M R Gonzalez with songs Peaceful Slumber and Never Grow Old Burial followed in Iconium cemetery.
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Ida May Argo
Harriette Emily
John Free
Iconium
Iowa
Benjamin Franklin Argo
Florence Dicks
Jay H. Argo
Harold Argo
Argo
Ira H. Free
Big Rapids
Mich
M. R. Gonzalez
Jerome
Lconium Methodist Church
Smallwood
Bradwell
Gonzalez
Leonium
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Jida Argo
Acknowledges appreciation for floral offerings and acts of kindness during the death and burial of Mrs. Jida Argo. Her children and their families convey thanks for support and sympathy extended during bereavement.
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Jida Argo
Clyde Ward Dies in Ottumwa Obituary
Clyde L Ward of Ottumwa died Thursday morning after being received there Sunday morning. He was a nephew of Van E and Walter Leimaster.
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Ward
Clyde L, Ward
Ottumwa
van E
Walter Leimaster
Mrs. Davis Hosts Sunday School Class Pictures
Mrs J C Davis welcomed her Sunday school class at the Methodist parsonage to view Christmas pictures by an electric projector. The display featured The Nativity of Jesus and Kodachrome slides of the Oberammergau Passion Play first produced long ago and staged every ten years. Ice cream and rookies were served to the children.
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J. C. Davis
Methodist Parsonage
Taylor Aids Women Meet With Mrs Condra In Taylor Township
The Taylor-Aids Farm Bureau Women of Taylor township met with Mrs. Kenvth Condra last Wednesday for their regular meeting and Christmas gift exchange. Mrs. Robert Foster spoke on "Planning the Farm Home Work Room" after a cooperative noon dinner. Hosts gave ten cent gifts and the exchange closed the event.
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Taylor-Aids Farm Bureau
Taylor Township
Kenvth Condra
Robert Foster
Hbuests
Meeting of Fair Managers Attended in Des Moines
Heiner attended closing sessions of a convention of the Fair Managers Association in Des Moines last week. Mayor Hurien reported that more funds will be available in 1943 for 4 H boys and girls exhibits at taps and festivals.
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BK. Heiner
Des Moines
Hurien
47 48 Basketball Schedule Fragment
A fragmented OCR of a 1947 48 basketball schedule lists multiple teams and dates with unclear names and places. The readable items include several January and February dates and scattered player or team mentions, but most names are garbled and no clear results or venues emerge.
Let There Be Light for Moravia Christmas Lighting Plan
Moravia will debut a street lighting system in the business district after months of Booster Club work. James Bradley of Town Southern Utilities reports sufficient cable and fixtures available to finish the project. Poles are up and much cable laid. trench work will resume to complete installation by Christmas.
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Moravia
James Bradley
Southern Utilities Co
Mr. Bradley
Dean Faber Weds Des Moines Girl
Mr and Mrs R S Faber announce the marriage of their son Dean to Miss Ella Dennis on November 15 in Reno Nevada. Dean a Moravia high school 1941 graduate and Ella a Des Moines graduate now reside in Stockton California where both work in an electrical appliance store.
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R. S. Faber
Dean
Reno
Nevada
Ella Dennis
H. Dennis
Des Moines
Moravia High School
Standard Paints and Glass Co
Stockton
California
Hatchery Team Wins League Series at East End Alleys
Gardner Hatchery bowling team captured the $10 top prize after an eight week league at East End Bowling Alleys. Members were Marvin Gardner Maurice Walter Fred Cousins Donald Dowd and Beet Turner. Albia Outlaws took $6 for second and Iowa Trust Savings Bank team third for $4. Gardner Alleys standings show Gardners 19 wins and 8 losses with several teams close. John Dille led with 1654 average and Russ Russell posted a 278 best game. A new eight team series starts Monday January 15 1948 with the same lineup if they wish to enter.
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Gardner Hatchery
East End
Marvin Gardner
Maurice Walter
Fred Cousins
Donald Dowd
Beet Turner
Albia Outlaws
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Gardners
Outlaws & Bankers
Spencer Grocery
Corner Cafe
American Legion
John Dille
the Bank
Russ Russell
Aew
Ottumwa Heights Student Undergoes Preliminary Surgery
Joan Black a student at Ottumwa Heights School underwent a preliminary operation at St. Joseph Hospital at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday. Latest report says she is as well as could be expected but the exact nature and seriousness of further operations cannot be determined until laboratory results arrive. The first surgery aimed to analyze a suspected non malignant growth near a limb bone.
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Joan Black
Ottumwa Heights School
St. Joseph Hospital
Auxiliary Food and Rummage Sale Set for Saturday
Legion Auxiliary members organize a food and rummage sale at the community building this Saturday opening at 1 p.m. Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Mrs. Gerald Morgan lead the committee. proceeds fund remodeling of the Legion home. Auxiliary members are asked to donate items after 12 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
Legion Home
Family gathering held at Rex Angel home
A Sunday gathering at Rex Apel's home celebrated Mrs. Frank Cox Ramouua Cox and Rex Cox birthdays. A cooperative dinner followed with afternoon visits among attendees including Frank and Mary Cox Bill and Carl Cox Miss Maxine Matherly Burdette Cox Ramona Dale Kuster Ans Dana Joey Hubinson Billie Barbara and Rex Angel at Rex Angel home.
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Rex Apel
Frank Cox
Ramouua Cox
Rex
Mary
Bille
Carl
Maxine Matherly
Burdette Cox
Ramona
Dale
Arel Kuster
Frances Ans
Dana
Joey
Family Dinner for Newlyweds In Valdosta
Mrs Curtis Burton entertained a family dinner Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Richard Burton who arrived Friday from Valdosta Georgia to spend the holidays with his parents and Mr and Mrs Herold Burton and daughter Disue.
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Curtis Burton
Richard Burton
Valdosta
Guueta
Herold Burton
Church Night At Evangelical Brethren Church
An eager community event at the Evangelical Brethren Church invites Exel family and others to attend church night. The program highlights wholesome activities and asks families to bring a pie and their own table setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela
Brethwen
Exel
Thei Wei
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Union
M. N. Elaon
Committees For Agricultural Development
Teusbands
Kensington Club
GUILD
Nazarene Xmas
T. J. Luse
George Hammond
Riley Callen
U. B. Church
F. Lodge
Moravis Union
Ida Argo
Clyde Ward
Mrs. Davis
Taylor
Mrs. Condra
Aeltvac
Luvilla
BC Wiwinned
Fan
Allurtor
Luyila
Iris
Buss County
Tous Tabietat
Blakesby
Yourhotieat
Alerbun
Biakestue
Melivec
Lev Titan
Dean Faber
Hatchery
REX Angel Home
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