Decorations Contributors Named for Moravia Town Project
About 250 in donations from individuals and organizations including Rebekah Twentieth Century Club Moravia Garden Club E T Club Band Mothera School Community Association Progressive Club American Legion Auxiliary Eastern Star and many local businesses supported Christmas decorations purchases. Contributions came from a wide roster of civic groups firms and private residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Twentieth Century Club
Moravia Garden Club
E. T. C. Club
Band
Mothera School Community Association
Progressive Club
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Eastern Star
Mary McClurg
VanDorin Implement Co
Burton Insurance Walters
Condra Oil Co
Moravia Locker Plant
Lockmans
D-X Oehler Bros, Oil Co
Ballangers
David's Standard Service
Woodward Plumbing & Heating
Easter Pool
Moravia Union
Larry's
60 Twilight Club
Spencera Barber Shop
Rex Angel Corner
Turner Funeral Home Town Southern Utilities Co
Dewey’s Place
Town Trust & Savings & Insurance Co
Rainbow Girls Host Chili Supper and Gift Exchange
Rainbow Girls held a chili supper and gift exchange Wednesday evening at the home of their sponsor, continuing a small community gathering with simple social plans.
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Rainbow Girls
Local births page notes several newborns this December
Mr and Mrs Richard Linders of Moravia welcomed Cynthia Ann born December 12 at Monroe County Hospital Albia weighing 4 pounds 14 ounces. Ernest Witt and J H Foster listed as grandparents. Larry Kaster of Kansas City and Ora Kaster of Centerville are associated with a December 18 birth weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Additional parents include Charley Jones and Gary Perry with Jeffrey Dean born December 16 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce, and Arthur Simmons with a daughter born Thursday in Iowa City. Grandparents and great grandparents are named across Moravia Centerville and Albia.
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Richard Linders
Moravia
Cynthia Ann
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Ernest Witt
Larry Kaster
Kansas City
Kans
J. H. Foster
Ora Kaster
Centerville
Anna Kaster
Gary Perry
Harp
St. Joseph Hospital
Jeffrey Dean
John Diane
Emery Hiatt
Raymond Perry
Fred Sheldon
Leonard Ferry
Albis
Arthur Simmons
Iowa City
Liege Simmons
Fanchen Millemon
What Is Your Christmas Is It Time For Jesus Birthday
The piece reflects on Christmas meaning beyond gifts. It urges happiness and gratitude, celebrates Jesus birth, and recalls the joy of giving as a thoughtful act. It stresses including Jesus in Christmas celebrations and sharing joys with family.
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Jesus
Santa Claus
Moravia Girls Top Fox Valley. Mohawks Off to Fast Start
Moravia High School girls defeated Fox Valley 52-40 at Fox Valley as Lois Strunk and Nelle Argo starred for the Mohawkettes. Rouse led Moravia with 32 points while Mosley added 12 and Main contributed key points. In the boys game Moravia fell 63-55 to Fox Valley, with Taylor scoring 17 and Vankanie 14 as Corydon later beat Moravia 52-46? 64-58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fox Valley
Milton-Canttl
Cantril
Trail
Mohawkettes
Lois Strunk
Nelle vArgo
Rouse
Mosley
Joan Main
Mohawks
Fox Valley Boys!hawks
Fox
MHS
Corydon
Taylor
Oehler
Ellison
Jim Argo
Ivan Dorin Christmas Held at Albia Sunday
The Van Dorin Christmas dinner and gift exchange were hosted by local families including Floyd McFall, Walles Wright, Jerry McFall, Fairfield residents, Flora Jones, and Amy Lockman. Flora Jones will host next year in Moravia.
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Ivan Dorin
Albia
van Dorin
Floyd McFall
Hire. Walles
Jus
Larry Pfannebecker Address Published in Local Notice
Larry Pfannebecker’s address is listed as 1200 East Washington 1S. Mt. Pleasant Iowa. He will surely appreciate hearing from friends here as Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks and Danny spent Sunday with his mother Mrs W L Brooks in Ottumwa.
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Larry Pfannebecker
East Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Larry Brooks
Danny
W. L. Brooks
Ottumwa
Soil and Crop School Planned in Appanoose County
Twenty five Iowa counties will host a short course on crops and soils. Appanoose County participates with sessions January 11 18 and 25 at Cen terville Agricultural building from 9 15 a m to 9 30 p m. Fee is 2 for the three day event. Limited to sixty attendees. Iowa State University specialists teach soil basics fertilization crops plant food uptake and farm planning using soils maps. Not offered again for several years in this area.
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Iowa
Appanoose County
Centerville
Iowa State University
Moravia Masonic Lodge Hosts Proficiency Club
Moravia Masonic lodge will host the Appanoose County Proficiency club tonight Thursday at 1:80 working in first degree. All Masons are invited to attend. Carl Hiatt, WM.
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Moravia
Moravia Eastern Stars name officers for install
Mrs James Wilson worthy matron elect announces Moravia Eastern Stars officers Organist Lucile Carter Marshall Grace Kincade Adah Doris Wilson Ruth Joann Turner Joyce Ann Rogers Martha Vera Moore Electa Ruby Long Warder Luemma Palmer Sentinel Ray Charity A joint Masonry installation set for January 2 with a practice at 7 30 p m on Saturday December 30 Mrs Ruby Long retiring matron to preside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Eastern Stars
James Wilson
Lucile Carter
Marshall
Grace Kincade
Adah
Doris Wilson
Ruth
Joann Turner
Joyce Ann Rogers
Martha
Vera Moore
Electa
Ruby Long
Warder
Luemma Palmer
Sentinel
Ray Charity
Masons
Adult Evening Classes At High School Thursday
The men's adult farmer class and the ladies home economics class meet at 7 30 tonight at the high school. Dr Cooper of Centerville speaks on New Animal Health Regulations and the Disease Problem with 6 years in the community. A film on hog cholera and copies of the regulations are shown. Coffee and donuts served after.
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Dr. Cooper
Centerville
Cooper
Churches Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
The Evangelical United Brethren Church, led by Pastor J A Ogden, holds Sunday School at 10 00 a m with a class for everyone and Morning worship at 11 00 a m featuring a Christmas message and special music A Christmas program by Sunday school members is at 7 30 p m Public invited Bible study and prayer meeting are Wednesday at 7 30 p m
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ray
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
First Christian Church Christmas Program Announcement
Mrs Birdie Main superintendent announces Sunday school at 10 Communion at 11 Young peoples meeting at 7 Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Birdie Mains Christmas program scheduled for Thursday evening December 21 at 7 30 You are welcome to attend
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Birdie Main
Young Peoples Meeting
Ladies Aid
Birdie Mains
Christmas Programs At Grace Methodist Churches
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. Weldon Whitenack holds 9:00 morning worship with a sermon titled The Wonderous Christ. Sunday school at 10:00, and a 7:30 Friday Christmas program follows.
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Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview Lee Benz
Nazarene Church Notice Promotes Sunday School and Events
Church of the Nazarene announces Rev. H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. Christmas message. No evangelistic services. Wednesday family night at the parsonage at 7 p.m.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Miss Ruth Gibbons to Spend Christmas at DuValls
Miss Ruth Gibbons, an instructor in Clinton schools, will visit Thursday to spend Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Warren O. DuVall.
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Ruth Gibbons
Clinton
Warren O. DuVall
Corner Cafe Under New Management
The Moravia Corner Cafe will be under new management starting January 1. Mrs. George Robinson will be manager of the cafe. It is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cridle baugh, who will continue to live in the apartment above the cafe.
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Moravia Corner Cafe
George Robinson
Paul Cridlebaugh
Winners of Christmas home decorating named
The Moravia Booster Club and Moravia Garden Club sponsor the annual Christmas home decoration contest. Nativity and Traditional divisions award $7 top prize, $5 second, $3 third. Door division awards $5, $3, and $2. Winners include Mr Mrs Bill Benz and Max Hiner in Nativity, Mr Mrs A D Kincade and Max Hiner in Traditional, and Mrs Warren DuVall and Mrs Dan Mihalovich in Door with additional entrants named.
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Bill Benz
Max Hiner
A. D. Kincade
Ray Charity
Warren DuVall
Dan Mihalovich
Mika Koffman
Ron Woodward
Mervin Ellison
Dewey
Booster Club
Moravia Garden Club
Legion Auxiliary Meets At Veach Home For Christmas Program
Thirteen members of the American Legion Auxiliary gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Veach and Mary for a regular meeting and gift exchange. Mrs. Larry Brooks led the business session reporting thirteen cards sent to local boys in service. A short Christmas program followed with readings by Mrs. Ernest Kincade and Mrs. Leonard Palmer, and a gift exchange. Hostesses were Mrs. Veach and Mary, Mrs. Ernest Kincade, Mrs. Villa Wheeler and Mrs. Harry Woodward.
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American Legion Auxiliary
John Veach
Mary
Larry Brooks
Star
Leproay
Carville
Louisianna
Moravia Public Library
Ernest Kincade
Gerald Morgan
Luke
Lee Hiatt
Leonard Palmer
Veach
Villa Wheeler
Harry Woodward
Methodist Christmas Program at Grace and E U B Churches
Grace Methodist will present its annual Christmas program on Friday December 22 at 7 30 p m with a choir organ duet and multiple acts from nursery through 6th grade including readings recitations and songs. The nearby A B church follows Sunday December 24 at 7 30 p m with a pageant Peace to Earth and carols led by teachers and students.
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Grace Methodist Church
Grace
Sandra Whitehead
Childs
Marie Cloyed
Roddy Bentzinger
Hilda Walter
Venetah Tubaugh
Jesus
Annabelle’ Wilson
Sheperd
Doris Jean
Woodward
Him
Joyce Hiatt
5. A.B
John VanZante
Vanessa Kay
Rex Argo
Christ
Randy Dommer
Robin Spencer
Jimmy Spencer
Nadine Faber
Christy Whicker
Wayne Whicker
Baby Jesus
Gary McCloud
Dennis Condra
Earlene Davis
Lisa Corbett
Janice Coltrain
Laura Lockman
Bobby Hiatt
Colleen Hawk
Jimmy Whicker
Beth Whicker
Mike Dommer
Norma Lee Faber
Bobby Self
Barbara Coltrain
Dixie Davis
Gary Tisue
Linda Self
Billy Ward
Linda Hiatt
Mabel Coulson
Marsha Stewart
Wayne Tisue
Gary Argo
Ricky Johnson
Ronnie Self
Youth group presents evening services Sunday at church
The senior youth fellowship presented a play God So Loved at the evening service at Evangelical United Brethren church. A colored film strip And on Earth Peace was shown. Due to extreme ice conditions many were unable to attend.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Jon Earth Peace
Sew & So Club Holds Christmas Party
Members of the Sew and So club and their families enjoyed the annual Christmas party at John Wilson's home on Saturday evening. A cooperative supper and fellowship preceded a gift exchange with about forty persons attending.
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Sew & So Club
John Wilson
Christ at the Heart of Christmas
A reflective message on placing Christ at the center of Christmas celebrations. It links joy, gift giving, family devotion, and carols to spiritual meaning, urging believers to share the Savior's message and seek peace and goodwill. The passage closes with a biblical angelic proclamation of glory to God.
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Christ
Fairview Church Friday Evening Program Announced
Fairview church will hold a Friday evening program starting at 7 30 p m with activities for children including candy. Everyone is invited to attend this community event.
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Fairview
Fairview Church
MHS Graduate Ann Madaleozza Weds David Dye in Centerville
Miss Ann Madaleozza of Chicago and David Dye of Unionville Iowa wed in a Dec 16 ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Centerville. Officiant Dr Matt Sawyera relative of the groom. Reception followed in church parlors. The couple plans a move to Ottumwa and then Chicago.
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Ann Maddaleozza
Chicago
David Dye
Unionville
Iowa
First Presbyterian Church
Centerville
Matt R. Sawyera
Minneapolis
Mim
Robert Driggs
James Miller
Barbara Halsett
Barbara Maddalozza
Allan F. Dye
Kenneth Fabian
Marion Stareevich
Justus H. Dye
Robert Warren
George Carson
Paul Condra
Rebecca B. Dye
Soldier to Spend Christmas in Athens Greece
Carson Jordan Jr writes his parents that he will be spending Christmas in Athens Greece this year. His address shows USS Thuban AKA 18 Fleet P O New York New York.
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Carson Jordan, Jr
Athens
Greece
Carson J. Jordan
P.O
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nellie Argo
MHS Scribbler
M.H.S
Eastern Stars
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Richard Tubsaugh
Corner Cafe
Legion Auxiliary
Mary Veach
Methodist
E.U.B
Christ the Heart of Christmas
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