Moravia Girls Undefeated In 12 Starts After Win
Moravia Hawkettes stay perfect at 12-0 with a 36 29 win over Moulton on their floor. Moravia spread scoring among Hiatt Martin Sawvel and DuValko, while Moulton's Turner Kerby and Woodward led a tight, high effort game. Moravia boys lost 49 46 as Turner kept the pace. Moulton tied it late, while Jodward and Woodward each had 12. The teams end play for holidays, with rematches set after New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
Moravia Hawkettes
Mohawks
van Meter
Hiatt
Martin
Sawvel
Moravian
DuValko
McDanel
Turner, Kerby, & Company
Turner
iJodward
Geo. Woodward
Travia
Foulton
Cincinnati
Moravia Mohawkettes
Corydon
Moravia Girls
Nellie DuVall
Tassell
Shar Letha Schaffner
uVall
Brain Jordan
Ammo Pexaton Walden
Gecra
Scott Woodward
Schiaffner
Havin
Lawvel
Tin
Riatt Moravia
Broshar
eDanel
Kelley Paxston
Cochrai
Kathryn McDanel
Geraldine Vance
Karl Tuttle Host Invitation for School Faculty
Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle entertained members of the school faculty and their husbands or wives at a 6:30 o'clock supper Friday. Following the supper there was a social hour and the evening was spent informally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Tuttle
Pitt
Hinote Elected Worthy Matron in Unionville Eastern Star
The Unionville Order of the East ern Star elected Mrs P P Hinote as Worthy Matron with Rev James A Wells as Worthy Patron Also named were W H Hopkins as Associate Patron Myrtle Herrington secretary Mrs Clarence Hunt treasurer and other officers Installation is set for Tuesday evening January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Order of Eastern Star
F. P. Hinote
Worthy
James A. Wells
W. H. Hopkins
Assoc
Myrtle Herrington
Clarence Hunt
John Harrington
Laverne Cox
Lanorah Brown
Claude Underwood
Dwight Harrington
Maurice Walter Elected Booster Club President
Maurice Walter was elected president of the Moravis Booster club at its December 7 meeting. Other officers named were Max McDonough as vice president Carl Black as secretary and Rowena McFatridge as treasurer. Maurice Walter and Charles Broshar were named to a committee to complete plans for the annual Christmas party for the children and the free show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Walter
Moravis
Max McDonough
Carl Black
Rowena McFatridge
Charles Broshar
Kensington Club Dinner At Lynch Home
Kensington club members and their husbands hosted their annual Christmas cooperative dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Mattie Lynch's home Thursday evening. The scene featured festive decorations and a rock prize draw for Frank Chambers, Mrs. Larry Faber, Mary Oehler, and Ira Boyer. The group sang a Christmas blessing before dispersing. next meeting set for January 10 at Mrs. C. A. Turner’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Mattie Lynch
Frank. Chambers
Larry Faber
Mary Oehler
Ira ‘Boyer
Mra. C
Pre-Christmas Dinner For Sew and So Club
A pre Christmas dinner was enjoyed by the Sew and So club members and families at the Trenton Wilson home with co hosts Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner. Tables in the basement were decorated with evergreens candles and candy favors with name cards. In the living room a decorated tree and gifts awaited. Rock was played after gifts. Lola Mason won the traveling prize and high score among women, Donald McCloud won the men's prize. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Wilson and Mrs Tom Robb Barbara and Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Wilson Home
Holter
Ralph Turner
Lola Mason
Donald McCloud
Dick Wilson
Tom Robb
Barbara and
Allen
Pre Christmas Dinner At Purvis Home
The late Malinda Kate Broshar family held their annual pre Christmas dinner Sunday December 18 at the Purvis home near Seymour. Attendees included Bud McDarel Derrill and pas Ian Mc ene Clel and Wendell Charles Oshar Carole and Ronnie from Moravia Johnny Marlin Terri Lee Vickie Lynn from Albia Gerald Purvis Barbara Kathleen Connie from Promise City John Broshar Debie Donnie Junior Donovan Judy Mike Pat Ted Froshar Centerville and others at Jay Ree Denne and Billie Corydon Earl Purvis of Numa and the hosts Mr and Mrs Edd Purvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda
Kate) Broshar
Eda Purvis
Seymour
Edd Purvis
Bud McDarel
Derrill
Pas
Ian Mcene
Clel
Wendell
Charles Oshar
Carole
Ronnie
Moravia
Johnny’ Marlin
Terri
Lee
Vickie Lynn
Albia
Gerald Purvis
Barbara
Kathleen
Connie
Promise City
John Broshar
Debie
Donnie
Junior Donovan
Judy
Mike
Pat
Ted Froshar
Centerville
Dalton
Darrah
Jay Ree Denne
Billie Corydon
Earl Purvis
Numa
Progressive Club Operative Supper and Gift Exchange
The Progressive Club held its operative supper and cooperative gift exchange Thursday evening at Rowena McFatridge’s home. The event featured bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs. George Winsler and Mrs. Ralia McDonough.
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Progressive Club
Rowena McFatridge
George Winsler
Ralia McDonough
Christian ladies aid comfort family after home fire
Members of the Christian ladies aid placed and packed a comfort kit they presented to the Floyd Penmon family who lost some items at their home in a recent fire. Mrs Birdie Main is among those who helped with the effort Wednesday.
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Christian Ladies Aid
Floyd Penmonseen
Birdie Main
Friendly United Brethren Church Christmas Activities
The Evangelical United Brethren Church invites all to Sunday School at 11 a.m. with classes for all and morning worship at 11 a.m. A Wednesday parsonage praise service and book review wrap the season. Friday evening features a Yuletide program and gift exchange with a covered dish supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Methodist Church
The
Angels
iGrace Methodist Church Holiday Devotions and Programs
iGrace and Wesley Methodist Churches announce varied activities. iGrace outlines a Sunday School at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m led by Rev Martin Greer with a Christmas program at 7 30 p m for children from kindergarten to junior classes. A mid winter Institute in Numa on December 29 features speaker John Sylvester Smith of Towawesleyan and Rev Dendy Garrett with Clement Ison from Nigeria plus two sound films. Wesley Church lists 9 45 a m morning worship and 10 30 a m Sunday School under Virgn Dooley with a 7 30 p m family night attraction.
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iGrace Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Mes. Kar
Tuttle
Numa
Stewardship of Life
John Sylvester Smith
Towa
Wesleyan
Dendy Garrett
Central Methodist Church
Oskaloosa
Clement Ison
Nigeria
Wesley Methodist Church
Church Services and Christmas Program Schedule
Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. DuVall as superintendent. Communion at 11:00 a.m. German service, 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor. Christmas program planned for Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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Church of Christ
Louie V. Schaffner
Winele DuVall
Christian Endeavor
Christmas Week at Church and Sunday Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene led by Rev. Glen Cantrell invites all to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. on December 23 with a Christmas message. A Wednesday Christmas program follows a 7 p.m. youth activity and a Thursday W S C S cooperative dinner with a family program and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell
Harley Woodward
Church of the Nazarene
Glen Cantrell
Garden club meeting at Mrs Leonard Palmer home
The NOFICE garden club will hold its cooperative dinner and regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Leonard Palmer on December 28. Elections of officers will be held and Mamie Tiswe is listed as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Leonard Palmer
Mamie Tiswe
LaVerne Robb Listed As Prisoner In Korea
Radio reports Wednesday noon carried word that Sgt. LaVerte Robb of the 8th Infantry was among prisoners held in Korea. Robb, reported missing February 12, previously quarantined a year ago after a leg wound. He is 28, son of Mr and Mrs Clint Robb of Unionville and brother of Mrs Donald McCloud of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerte Robb
Korea
Robb
Aortion
8Th Infantry
LaVern
Clint Robb
Unionville
Donald McCloud
Moravia
Legion Auxiliary Plans For Pancake Supper
The December 1 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary at Mrs. Jay Oehler’s home drew 26 members. Plans were set for a pancake supper and card party the next evening, with 6 to 7 pm serving and a card session. Home made candy will be sold, but candy and cookies to Knoxville Veterans hospital will be replaced by Canteen Books for veterans. A Christmas message from department president Mrs. R. B. Monk was read. Rehabilitation reports were given by Mrs. Oehler and Mrs. Andrew Mosley. Mary Margaret Mosley sang Frosty the Snow Man, while poems were read and Christmas stories shared. The gift exchange followed. refreshments were served. The January meeting is planned for Jan 15 at Mrs. Lester Brain’s home, with new members to be initiated.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Jay Oehler
Larry Brooks
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
R. B. Monk
Oehler
Andrew
Mosley
Mary Margaret Mosley
Frosty the Snow Man
Zell Callen
Mary Burng
John Veach
Mary Veach
John Callen
Lester Brain
Calf Scramble Champion Carl Fisher Delivers Beef
Carl Fisher, 17, Moravia junior, received an Aberdeen Angus calf weighing about 450 pounds from Gerald Parks. In last year’s State Fair calf scramble he set a 1:45 time for catching, haltering and leading the calf in front of the judge. The calf will be fed for about 12 months and shown at the 1952 International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Breeder Parks is an Aberdeen Angus producer near Ames, central Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fisher
Moravia
Gerald Parks
Iowa
Ames
Carl
Chicago
Ensleys to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles Ensley former Moravia residents now in Helena Montana plan golden wedding celebration on Christmas Eve with a family reunion at their daughters home All four children expected to attend with families Paul Green of Big Sandy to help host the reunion
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Charles Ensley
Moravia
South Rodney
Helena
Montana
Paul Green
Big Sandy
Mrs Russell Alden Hosts Union Neighbors Club
Mrs Russell Alden entertained the Union Neighbors club at her home on a Wednesday afternoon. Fifteen members answered roll with a Christmas thought. New yearbacks were distributed by three members and a gift exchange closed the gathering. The next meet will be January 9 with Mrs Verner Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Alden
Union Neighbors Club
Boyer
Williams
Tadlock
Verner Hawk
Busy Bee Club Christmas Dinner Held at Dick Brown’s
The Busy Bee club held its annual Christmas dinner on Sunday December 16 at the home of Mr and Mrs Dickie Brown in Tur key. The event included all trimmings a Christmas tree and a gift exchange. The Moravia post office will stay open all day Saturday to handle the pre Christmas mail rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Dick Brown
Moravia
Community Sing Planned From Methodist Church
A community sing is planned at the Methodist church on Saturday evening at seven due to cold weather. The amplified system will project the music for town residents. Mrs Carl Black will play Thursday evening from 4:45 to 5:15 with E U B church young people Naz arene church offering special numbers. Friday evening 4:45 to 5:15 the Methodist Junior choir and the Christian church will present specials during the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Black
Nazarene Church
Methodist
Christian Church
Free Show and Treats for Hids Saturday
A booster club sponsored event offers a free kids show at Moravia theater at 2:00 PM Saturday. Candy and treats follow the show with Santa appearing afterward to conclude the annual community party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia Theater
Santa
Pink and blue shower honors Mrs C Ralph Davis
Mrs. Ralph Davis was feted at a pink and blue shower hosted at the Max Mc Donough home. Hostesses Mrs. Harold Prough Mrs. Harold Hawk and Mrs. Carl Tisue led games and presented gifts in a baby bogey decorated in pink and blue crepe paper. Refreshments included jellied cranberry sauce whipped cream ritz crackers coffee and spiced tea with bell shaped nut cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Jack McDonough
J. Herschel Johnson
C. Ralph Davis
Harold Prough
Harold Hawk
Carl Tisue
Mc.Donough
4-H Pot Luck Supper Enjoyed at Hilton
The Busy Maidens and Hilton Hustlers 4-H clubs held a Christmas pot luck supper Monday evening at the Hilton church basement. A lighted Christmas tree decorated the stage and a 25 cent gift exchange stirred holiday spirits. Attendees included Carolyn Hawk, Doris Maddison, Barbara Robinson, Patty Rogers, Beverly Woodward, Mary Lois Robinson, Aileen Turner, Donna Woodward, Rose Mary Maddison, and Donna Rogers. Barbara Robinson, vice president, presided as roll call featured a favorite home game. Carolyn Hawk spoke on A Dutch Courtyard, and Barbara Robinson discussed arranging pictures on wall space. After adjournment, recreation was led by Patty Rogers and Carolyn Hawk, followed by a movie on Alaska shown by Edwin Clark.
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Hilton
Hilton Church
Carolyn Hawk
Doris Maddison
Barbara Robinson
Patty Rogers
Beverly Woodward
Mary Lois Robinson
Aileen Turner
Donna Woodward
Rose Mary Maddison
Donna Rogers
Pister DeHooch
Edwin Clark
Alaska
Three B s Club Meets With Rev Stroud
The Three B s club met with sponsor Rev Evan Stroud at the Evangelical United Brethren church basement Saturday at 2 pm. Fourteen boys attended. After opening exercises and roll call they learned their official hand grip. Charles Argo was introduced to the club. A brief business session and dues were paid. They enjoyed a peanut scramble and were dismissed for park fun. The club plans a Christmas party after Sunday school practice Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Charles Argo
4-H Clubs Host Cooperative Supper and Gift Exchange
The Taylor-Ettes and Taylor Taylors 4-H clubs and their families held a cooperative supper at New Hope School Saturday evening. After the meal, games were conducted under Betty Ann Bay Harsh and Mrs. Ernest Est.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Ettes
Taylor Taylors 4-H
New Hope School
Betty An Bay Harsh
Ernestest
E U B Church Women Send Gift Box to Ohio
The women of the E U B church sent a box of gifts on Tuesday to the Otterbein Home in Lebanon Ohio for Christmas.
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E.U.B
Ohio
E. U. B. Church
Otterbein
Lebanon
Thank you note from Rex Kaster
Rex Kaster expresses gratitude to those who sent gifts cards and letters during his hospital stay in Iowa City thanking friends and well wishers for their support and thoughtfulness.
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Iowa City
Rex Kaster
Church Christmas Programs To Be Sunday and Monday
Sunday program features a Spirit of Christmas playlet and listed songs and readings by Margaret Con den Joanne Hawk Eugene Kaylee Vincent Joyann Vincent Charles Van Zante and others. Monday evening includes a welcome, organ prelude, Christmas songs, recitations, and a Santa visit with the Junior and Primary groups performing.
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Margaret Conden
Joanne ‘Hawk
Eugene
Kaylee
Joyann Vincent
Charles
van Zante
Santi
Kaylee Vinent
Sharon
Nellie Argo
G. E. Luse
Linda Davis
Santa Claus
Mark
Jonn
Ardy
Ronnie Hroshar
Jeanne Awk
Kathy Lockman
David Murdy
Santa
Maxine Ins
Grace Methodial Church
Carl Black
Teddy Harp
Diane Kincadle
Patty Greer
David Greer
Connie Waler
Church of Christ to Hold Christmas Program
The Church of Christ will present its annual Christmas program on a Saturday evening. Mrs. Maude Coltrain Mrs. Bernard Lawson Mrs. Louis Schaffner and Mrs. Harry DuVall lead the program with Lisa Bell and Letha Schaffner as pianists.
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Church of Christ
Hose
Maude Coltrain
Bernard Lawson
Louis Schaffner
Harry DuVall
Lisa Bell
Letha Schaffner
Nazarene Church Plans Sunday Evening Service
The Nazarene Church will hold a Sunday evening service at 7 30 oclock. The public is invited to attend the event at the church location.
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Chelgienas Teprentiat “Nazarene Church
Missionary Christmas Meeting Opens with Stories and Donations
The Methodist Junior Missionary group met in December with Linda and Merrill Coulson hosting. They sang carols, reviewed Mexico Brazil Argentina and The Cowboy Country, and shared stories The group voted to donate 3 to the Indian Mission School in Farmington New Mexico and 3 to the W S C S for mission work Refreshments were served to 26 members and a guest Dia ime Kincade The intermediate group met Dec 12 with Donna McElderry leading a Mexico devotional and games followed by fruit salad cookies candy and punch
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Linda
Merrill Coulson
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
C. Coulson
Carmella
Bert Taenee
Farmington
New Mexico
Merrill
Diaime Kincade
Donna McElderry
Martin Greer
Trenton Wilson
Donna
Christmas programs and community notices update
Maple Grove school hosts Christmas tree and program Thursday evening. Mrs Raymond Ashby teaches and Mrs Fern Hudgens presents Enon pupils Friday night. Monday practice held at IOOF hall with Mrs Raymond Ashby and Rebekah lodge team. Ralph Robinson and son Donnie travel to Iowa Falls for Brown Swiss cattle for Howard Harper. Mrs Garland Hoyser and son Jerry visit Mrs Coffin’s home. Mrs Virgil Dooley visits Hiattsville area. Mrs James Kaster to Iowa City hospital for treatment accompanied by several relatives. Rex Kaster returns home from Iowa City hospital for holidays after weeks away. John Main returns from El Monte California. Glumet residents plan club yearbook gathering at Art Fox’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Raymond Ashby
Fern Hudgens
Enon
Raymond, Ashby
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Ralph Robinson
Donnie
Iowa Falls
Howard Harper
Garland Hoyser
Jerry
Charles Coffin
Virgil Dooley
Hiattsville
James Kaster
Iowa City Hospital
Iowa City
Vernonter
Charles Broshar
Jonn
John Clark
Rex Kaster
Moravia
John Main
Carl Main
el Monte
Calif
Cari
Mre
Art Fox
Christmas program and tree at Darby church
A Christmas program and tree lighting are planned at Darby church on Friday evening December 31 at 7 30. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Darby Church
Three Moravia Friday Night FFA Basketball Triple Header
Moravia fans will see three games in one evening at the local gym sponsored by the FFA. The lineup includes MHS FFA alumni vs Bloomfield RFA alumni, FFA Globe Trotters vs Bloomfield FFA’s best, and MHS FFA Phillips 66 against a Bloomfield FFA team. Advertisement notes in Union issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
MHS Ffa
Bloomfield Rfa
FFA Globe
Bloomfield Ffa
Phillips 66
E T C Club Enjoys Rook Party at Main’s
The E T C club hosted a rook party at Mr. and Mrs. A Main’s home on Thursday night. Five tables competed with prizes awarded to Mrs. Albert Veach and Lee Hiatt, while Mrs. Frank Swaim won a guest prize. Refreshments of chicken sandwiches, red and green jello salad, mint, and coffee were served by several hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Main
Alert Veach
Lee Hiatt
Frank Swaim
A. C. Main
Howard Carson
Lester Sawyer
Veas Hiatt
Birth Announcement for Dixie Le Davis of Moravia
A daughter was born December 18 to Mr and Mrs C R Davis of Moravia at St Joseph hospital Centerville. The baby was named Dixie Le.
Family notes son ships out to Aden on naval mission
Mr and Mrs H R Gilliland announce their son Herbert Gilliland is leaving New York on December 14 for Aden, South Arabia on a military and medical mission with the United States Navy. Also mentioned are Corporal Carl Cox and others from the Gilliland family visiting relatives during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Gilliland
Herbert
New York
Aden
South Arabia
United States Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karl Tuttles Hos
P. P. Hinote
C. E.S. Worthy
Russell Sanders
Adah
John Romans
Ruth
Beatrice Bowers
Esther
Belle Andrews
Sentinel
LYNCH
Purvis Home
Teonium Methodist
LaVerne Robb
Legion Auxiliary
Armour and Company
Ensleys
Mrs. Russell Alden
Community Sing
Mrs
Ralph Davis
Three B'S
Rev
Stroud
Jimmie Robinson
James Mar
Dergarten
Donna Tomin
Linda Ellenberger
Sally Ellenberger
Long
Diane Kincade
Linda Gardner
Dicky Cloyed
Marie van Dorin
Jay Rex Smith
Joseph Underwood
Billy Robinson
Joyce Walter
Kay Herron
Jimmy Smith
Joey Kaster
Dixie Kay Tubaugh
Terry Tuttle
the Poingetti
Nancy Tomlin
Galudith ‘Smith
Lindagon
Harp
Kilsed
Soni Mediate Group
Santa Arrives
FFA
Flight of the
Stork
Was H. Gilliland, MC
USN
Endell Phillips
Syaish Ali al
Jebaly Yemen
Cox
Carl E. Cox
San Francisco
Hoven
Harry Stocker
Mrs. Stocker
Ett
Het Glen LeMors
Rett
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