Hiner Wins in Xmas Decorations Contest
The Garden and Booster clubs sponsored a Christmas decor contest. Max Hiner won Traditional and Nativity categories, with Dan Mihalovich first in Door and Window. Cecil Matherly and Larry Brooks placed second and third. Four entries were judged. Prizes ranged from seven to two dollars across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club and
Booster Club
Max Hiner
Dan Mihalovich
Cecil Matherly
Larry Brooks
Moravia community hall gains funds and upgrades
Moravia residents expand hall use with planned improvements funded mainly by local donations. Groups contributing include Garden club, 20th Century club, Kingdom Builders, Wilson reunion, Taylorettes, Methodist Men, Rebekah lodge, and Booster club members, plus a donated refrigerator from Iowa Southern Utilities. A public meeting invites further support for kitchen completion and more chairs and tables, while a firemen’s dinner dates are listed for December through January.
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Moravia
Garden Club
20Th Century ‘Club
Kingdom
U.S
Wilson Reunion
Taylorettes
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Moravia Bank
Booster Club
Unionville Eastern Stars elect officers for 1963
Unionville Carmel Chapter No. 126 C.E.8 held its regular officer election on Thursday evening December 13. Mr and Mrs Dwight Harrington to head the chapter with Laverna Riegel as associate matron Dale Riegel as associate patron Mary Thomas secretary Elsie Rumans treasurer Elvona Hopkins conductress Geraldine Wilson associate conductress. Installation set for January 10, 1983 in a closed meeting. A Christmas gift exchange followed.
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Unionville Carmel
C.E
Dwight Harrington
Laverna Riegel
Dale Riegel
Mary Thomas
Elsie Rumans
Elvona Hopkins
Geraldine Wilson
Boys Win and Girls Edge Corydon in Tight Suburbs Matchup
Moravia girls led 12-10 at Q1 and 39-37 by Q3 before Corydon rallied. Nancy Mosley scored 24 with Joann Main 15 and Rose Blumer 10 as Mosley twisted her knee at the final buzzer. Corydon won 51-49, while Moravia boys held on for a 69-51 victory behind 17 points from VanZante and Taylor. Friday brings a trip to Pella Christian for both teams.
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MHL
Corydon
Moravia
Nancy Mosley
Joann Main
Rose Blumer
Nancy
Mohawks
MHS
VanZante
Taylor
Ellison
Argo
Woodward
Smith
VanDorin Christmas Dinner Held in Albia
The VanDorin family held a Christmas co op dinner and gift exchange at the Farm Bureau hall in Albia on December 16. Attendees included Flora Jones J C Lockman BR Faber J T VanDorin Sylvan VanDorin Marie Debbie Annette Moravia Floyd McFall Jerry McFall Kathy Randy Centerville Lowell VanDorin James Roy Susette Ottumwa W H VanDorin Russell Hindman Charles Larry Hindman Kimber ly Carl Bettis Leo VanDorin Linda Bruce Rita Glenda Jerry Albia Harold Deskin Debbie Mark Newton and J T VanDorin will host next year.
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VanDorin
Farm Bureau Hall
Albia
Flora Jones
J. C. Lockman
BR. $. Faber
Kathy
Randy
Centerville
Lowell VanDorin
James
Roy
Susette
Ottumwa
W. H. VanDorin
Russell Hindman
Charles
Larry Hindman
Kimberly
Carl Bettis
Leo VanDorin
Linda
Bruce
Rita
Glenda
Jerry
Albcia
Harold Deskin
Debbie
Mark
Newton
Moravia Fire Department thanked for Tuesday night aid
The Leo Hoffman family expresses gratitude to the Moravia fire department for their on site help and to Rex Haver for staying until the fire was extinguished. Their assistance is greatly appreciated.
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Moravia
Free Turkey and Candy Saturday at Mo ravia
Saturday afternoon Santa will give free candy to youngsters and distribute turkeys after the second drawing around 3 30 p.m. The first turkey drawing is at 2 80 o'clock, with three turkeys given each time. Last week winners included Johnny McClurg Dick Hellyer Nadine Faber Wayne Tisue Elga DeLong and Pearlie Boyer.
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Moravia
Santa
Johnny McClurg
Dick Hellyer
Nadine Faber
Wayne Tisue
Elga DeLong
Pearlie Boyer
Santa to visit Moravia this Sunday evening
Santa will be in front of the Max Hiner home in Moravia Sunday night from 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. Parents are invited to bring their youngsters for a visit and a treat.
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Santa
Moravia
Max Hiner
Mrs. Woodward Passes Away
Mary Cynthia Anna Boyer later Woodward was born September 25 1872 near Centerville Iowa and died December 16 at her son Harry Woodward's home aged 90 years 2 months 21 days Surviving are five sons 24 grandchildren 38 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren Funeral services were held at the A B church Moravia with Nazarene pastors and burial followed in Moravia cemetery
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Mary Cynthia Anna Boyer
S. G
Sarah Jane Burns Boyer
Centerville
Iowa
Harry Woodward
Rock Rapids
Oscar George Woodward
Harry
Moravia
Leslie
Kingsley
Lillian
Harley
Marshalltown
William
Frank
Woodward
Appanoogee County
Pierson
Dean Woodward
George Woodward
United Brethren Church
Church of the Nazarene
Ellen Cridlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Calif
A.B. Church
E. J. Strong
the Nazarene Church
J. A. Ogden
Moravia Cemetery
Thanks for kindness after mother's illness and death
We express gratitude to all who sent cards flowers and meals during our mother's illness and death. Special thanks to Dr L M Williams Mrs Chas Coffin Reverends EB J Strong J A Ogden and the ladies of the E U B church and Nazarene ladies for lunch and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Williams
Chas, Coffin
EB. J. Strong
J. A. Ogden
E.U.B. Church and Nazarene
Christmas Eve E U B Program by E U B Church
The E U B church hosts a Christmas program Monday December 24 at 7 30 p m with a full schedule of hymns prayers verses readings and performances by Youth Choir Beginners Class Primary and Junior groups plus instrumental numbers and group songs including There s a Song in the Air It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Away in a Manger The Christmas Song and The Holy City. Notable participants include Rev J A Ogden Barbara Coltrain Carl Moffett Nadine Faber and Randy Dommer with several students and teachers from Van Zante Coltrain Whicker and Stocker families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B. Church
J. A. Ogden
Matt
Charles VanZante
Barbara Coltrain
Eva van Zante
Dennis Condra
Jimmy Spencer
Susan Spencer
Christy Whicker
Gary
McClowd
Janice Stocker
Carl Moffett
Nadine Faber
Randy Dommer
Earlene Davis
Liga Corbett
Vanessa Long
Wayne Whicker
Lyle Kehrberg
Robin Spencer
Judy Stocker
Barbara
Janice Coltrain
Rex Argo
Louis Lockman
Francis Moffatt
Mike Dommer
Beth Whicker
Jimmy Whicker
Norma Lee Faber
Donald Argo
Ronnie “Stocker
Carl van Zante
Eunice Ogden
Mabel Coulson
Wayne Tisue
Bill Ward
Bill Ward; Flute Solo - ‘the Holy City
Dixie Davis
Linda Davis
Kenneth Stocker
Ricky Johnson
Gary Tisue
Linda Moffat
Gary Argo
Linda Hiatt
Bobby Hiatt
Nancy Benz to Sing in Christmas Eve TV Choir Program
Nancy Benz daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Benz will join the Equitable Life choir in a special Christmas musical on Monday evening Christmas Eve at 9 30 p m over WHO TV Channel 13 Des Moines the program airs from the local station with the choirs scheduled performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Benz
Lee Benz
Equitable Life Choir
Who-Tv
Channel 13
Des Moines
Band Mothers Honor Teachers at Tea
The Band mothers group met at the high school on Tuesday December 11. A uniform company rep spoke to the group about uniforms. Vocal and instrumental numbers performed seasonally. Members voted to place the funds in a savings account and to pay a past bill likely tied to a lost check. Teachers attended the Christmas tea afterward, with the table decor arranged by Mrs. Max McDonough and pours by Mrs. Bill Woodward and Mrs. Harold Prough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Bill Woodward
Harold Prough
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Hospital Stay
Mrs Lute Hiatt expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for the kindness shown during hospitalization and after returning home, noting continued appreciation for the support received from loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lute Hiatt
Gratitude Note From Thelma McDanel to Her Support Network
Thelma McDanel expresses sincere appreciation for kindness during weeks in hospital. She thanks Rev. Coleman and Rev. Ogden for visits and prayers, friends for prayers, flowers, gifts, cards, blood donors, and meals brought to her home. May God bless everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Rev. Ogden
Thelma McDanel
Nazarene Cantata Presents Love Transcending Christmas Cantata
The Nazarene church choir will present the Christmas Cantata titled Love Transcending on Saturday evening December 22 at 8 o'clock. The program offers a dramatic musical portrayal of the Christmas story and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Gene Phillips
Religious Services and Christmas Programs Listed
Local churches publish their schedules with Sunday schools at 9 00 or 10 00 a m and morning worship times. Christmas programs cantatas and gift exchanges are noted across Grace Methodist Wesley Chapel Moravia Fairview and other congregations with pastors and superintendent names and midweek prayer services listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview Church
Dean Tomlin
Iermon
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
ETC Club Members Attend Christmas Party
ETC club members and their husbands gathered for a Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Almont Main. Co hosts were Mr. and Mrs. John Guthrey and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kincade. Prize winners in the games hour were Mrs. Clifford Paxston, Harry Woodward, and Mrs. Hugh Guernsey. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Guernsey of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward and Vess Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETC Club
Almont Main
John Guthrey
Ernest Kincade
Clifford Paxston
Harry Woodward
Hugh Guernsey
Centerville
Vess Hiatt
Mrs Schneider Hospitalized After Heart Attack in Iowa
Word brought by Schneider friends says Mrs. Schneider suffered a serious heart attack on November 28 in Council Bluffs Iowa and is hospitalized there. She is much improved now and well wishers may write to 1551 Madison Ave Council Bluffs. Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer visited his sister Mrs D W Humphrey in Kirksville Missouri on Monday accompanied by Mrs Jennie Bland and Mrs Villa Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schneiders
Methodist Christmas Program At Grace Church Sunday Night
Grace Methodist church will host its annual Christmas program on Sunday December 23 at 7:30 pm. The program features organ and piano duets, congregational hymns, recitations, exercises, and plays presented by primary and junior groups, with a choir and students from intermediate and high school levels.
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Grace Methodist Church
Grace
Sandra Whitehead
Julie Armstrong
Kandi
Gary Coleman
Hilda Walter
Venetah Tubaugh
Sheri Wilson
Vicki Lockman
Carol Jean Johnson
Mark French
Julie Prough
Wayde Wilson
Mike Robinson
Tracy Pfannebecker
Billy Darrah
Joanne Wilson
Kandi Kaater
Sherri Kaster
Marchelle Walter
Greg Brede
Patricia Robinson
Annabelle Wilson
Jane Kaster
Jack Guthrey
Jerry Brownlee
Jerold Ballanger
Mike Davis
Gieselle Brede
Ferlin McAlister
Danny Armstrong
Larry Wilson
Peggy Pettibone
Chris McDonough
Neal Wilson
Bobby Robinson
Charlene Wilson
Wise Men
Randy Stone
Carol Wilson
Sandra Brownlee
Jim Ballanger
Joni Caster
Joe Cridlebaugh
Kathy Stone
Joe Ballanger
Judy Lockman
Ballanger
Janiece Tubaugh
Mrs Cyril McDanel Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Cyril McDanel was brought home northwest of town from St Joseph hospital in Centerville after a six week stay following surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril McDanel
St Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Dick Caylor Killed in Truck Accident Near Glenwood Mo
Richard Dick Caylor aged 30 died in a truck crash near Glenwood Missouri south of Moulton at about 3 a.m. Wednesday December 19. His brother in law Oren Stevenson was uninjured. Caylor drove a semi-trailer gas truck for Gardner Supply Co of Centerville heading to Centerville with a full load. The truck likely lost control on a wet slick road near a site linked to a prior Tubaugh Bros. crash. Stevenson moved Caylor from the wreck and sought help. He is survived by wife Marilyn Koehler Caylor and three children Debbie Danny and Barry and his parents Floyd and wife of Udell. A son Dale died of leukemia in 1960.
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Richard
Dick) Caylor
Glenwood
Moulton
Oren Stevenson
Gardner Supply Co
Centerville
Andy Andrews
Moravia
Tubaugh Bros
Stevenson
Caylor
Marilyn Koehler Caylor
Debbie
Danny
Barry
Floyd Caylor
Udell
Dale
Beta Sigma Phi Meeks With Sharon OConner
Members of Chapter Eta Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi met at Sharon O Connor s home on December 13. They reviewed the constitution and planned library book donations for the grade school and a scrapbook of Christmas cards for convalescing children. A New Year Eve social was planned. Jane Easter and Nancy Kelley led a program on Voice and Vocabulary Reflect the Inner You. The next meeting is January 10 at Sharon Penfield s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter Eta Alpha
Beta Sigma Phi
Sharon O'Conner
Donna Pfannebecker
Jane Kaster
Jane Easter
Nancy Kelley
Sharon Penfield
Deer hunting yields strong local success this year
Hunters from Moravia and nearby areas report solid deer yields. Ten deer hung at the Moravia locker plant this week and at least ten more were dressed off the farms. Terry Tuttle led arrivals with a large deer west of Hilton near the Earl Rowley farm, followed by Fred DuVall Jack Scott Bill DuVall and Junior Caster. Ivan Harsh Bill Harsh Cecil Schrodt Virgil Kaster and Dayne Taylor hunted together and each bagged a deer west of Hilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Terry Tuttle
Hilton
Earl Rowley Farm
Fred DuVall
Jack Scott
Bill DuVall
Junior Caster
Ivan Harsh
Bill Harsh
Cecil Schrodt
Virgil Kaster
Dayne Taylor
Local Birth Announcements From Ottumwa Area
Mr and Mrs Louis V Schaffner Ottumwa welcomed a daughter born December 15 at Othim wa hospital Grandparents Rev and Mrs Louis Schaffner Sey mour and Mrs Mae McCrory Ottumwa formerly Moravia Mr and Mrs Ray Poage Oma ha Nebr announce a son born December 7 weighing 8 lbs 7 oz named David Paul Grandparents Mrs M D Poage Des Moines and Mrs Frank Rogers Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis V. Schaffner
Ottumwa
Othim‘wa Hospital
Louis Schaffner
Seymour
Mae McCrory
Moravia
Ray Poage
Omeha
Nebr
David Paul
M. D. Poage
Des Moines
Frank Rogers
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Hiners
Dwight Harringtons
Unionville Eastern Stars
Pella Christian
Pickrell
Ben Pickrell
HINER
E.U.B
First Christian Church
Birdie Main
Aid Will
C.W.F
Maude Coltrain
Richard Tubaugh
Fisaigettoal United Brethren Church
Carl VanZante
Jesus
Yoyce Hiatt
Cecil Cooper
Michael French
Patty Caster
Marie Cloyed
Jackie Ballanger
Tommy Brownies
Ruth Johnson
Ronnie Cloyed
Eileen McDonough
Bruce McDonough
David Davis
Drenda iTubaugh
Scott Armstrong
Stanley Spencer
Everybody
Lloyd Wilson
Johny Ballanger
Bethlehem
Jim Smith
G.E. Luse
Richard Cloyed
Terry Prough
Ronnie Ellison
Dennis Huge
Dale Wilson
Bobby Whitehead
Dick Caylor
Sharon O’conner
Flight of the
Stork
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