Clarence Miller Heart Attack Victim at Moravia Home
Clarence Emmett Miller known as Ted died of a heart attack about 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 15 at his Moravia area home. A nearby stall fire moments earlier may have spurred distress but was not believed to be the cause. Born January 30, 1888, he married Ina B. Callen April 27, 1917. Survived by Ina, sister Lena Pence, brother Theo A. Miller, several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held December 18 at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Ted) Miller
Moravia
Clarence Emmett Miller
Emmett R. Miller
Louise Young Miller
Ina B. Callen
Masonic Lodge
Ted
Ina
Lena Pence
Theo A. Miller
Blanch
Charles
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia Cemetery
Cred of Thanks for Sympathy and Tributes
We thank neighbors friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during the loss of our husband and brother Also for the many more tributes Mrs Clarence E Miller Mr and Mrs Zell Pence and family Mrs Mary Miller and family
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Mirs
Clarence E. Miller
Zell
Mary Miller
Attend Last Rites for Clarence Miller
Relatives and friends traveled from distant towns to attend the funeral service for Clarence E. Miller at Grace Methodist Church on Sunday. Attendees included Zell Pence and son from Albin Wyoming. John E. Miller and Francis Miller and Ray Susan and Janie from Newton. Dale Callen Craig and Bruce. Walter Callen of Des Moines. Donald Mill-Hiatt of Ottumwa. Zoe Callen Opal Paul Callen. R. C. Wilson of Centerville. Mary Miler Richard Miller and Nancy of Albia. and Fern Wright of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Miller
Grace Methodist Church
Zell Pence
Opal
Paul Callen
R. C. Wilson
Centerville
Mary Miler
Richard Miller
Nancy
Albia
Fern Wright
Moulton
Supper Honors Birthdays at Tadlock Home
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Basil Tadlock hosted a supper at the Tuttle home honoring Marcia Walter and Mrs John Grenfell birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter and Rev John Grenfell.
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Basil Tadlock
Tuttle
Marcia Walter
John Grenfell
Mrs. Walter
Christmas services and events at CaurcarS church
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev. Lynn J. King schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. with no evening service. A Christmas program is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday, Dec. 28, with a Youth Rally Thursday, Dec. 29 featuring Dr A V Howland of Westmar College as speaker.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
A. V. Howland
Westmar College
Grace Methodist Church Announces Christmas Week Schedule
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev John Grenfell and Mrs Karl Tuttle prints a Christmas week timetable. Sunday December 25 features Sunday School at 9 00 am and Worship at 10 00 am with Sunday evening service canceled. Prayer meeting set for Wednesday December 28 at 7 30 pm. The note invites Comer and share in a hour of spiritual fellowship.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Nazarene Church Announces Weekly Worship and Events
The Church of the Nazarene lists Pastor Rev Donald R Thurman and Sunday School Superintendent Frank Woodward. Sunday School at 10 00 a m Worship at 11 00 a m Junior Society and Evangelistic service at 6 45 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Christmas program practice Wednesday after school and Christmas program Friday at 7 30 p m.
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Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Frank Woodward
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule Noted
First Christian Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Communion at 11 a.m. Bible Study led by Mrs. Marshall Perry at 7:30 p.m. Fairview Grace Metho m Church Main Station led by Rev. Blackstone with Mr. Kermit Gladfelder as Sunday School Superintendent. Worship at 9:40 a.m. Service at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Birnie Main
Marshall Perry
Fairview Grace Metho
Rev. Blackstone
Kermit Gladfelder
Fairview Methodist Christmas Program
The Fairview Methodist Church schedules a Christmas program Friday night at 7 30. Congregational singing prayer scripture and welcome lead the event with recitations and songs performed by Marcia Tisue Jerry Hawk Fiorence Kaster Doris Jean Hawk Anita Fonda Gladfelder Phil Tisue and Fonda Gladfelder.
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Fairview Methodists Church
Kermit Gladfelder
Marcia Tisue
Jerry Hawk
Fiorence Kaster
Dale McCannon
Doris Jean Hawk
Anita Dialogue
Christ
Phil Tisue
Little Stranger
Fonda Gladfelder
Congregation
M Y F Group Sings Christmas Carols at Centerville
The M Y F group from the Methodist church sang carols Wednesday evening at St Joseph hospital in Centerville and Moravia. Attendants included Sloan, Mr and Mrs Art Fox, Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter, Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh. Afterward the group went to Bert Turner home for hot chocolate and doughnuts.
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Methodist Church
St. Josepha Hospital
Centerville
Moravia
Sloan
Art Fox
Maurice Walter
Richard Tubaugh
Bert Turner
Wilsons Return From 5000 Mile Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson returned Monday evening from a 5000 mile journey through the western states with a side trip into Old Mexico. They visited many relatives and friends who had formerly lived in Moravia.
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Frank Wilson
West
Old Mexico
Moravia
Thank you from Moravia Garden Club members
The Moravia Garden Club expresses gratitude for the Christmas cheer package received. Chris Bogart and Jess Hiner extend thanks for the thoughtful gesture and community support.
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Moravian Garden Club
Chris Bogart
Jess Hiner
Christmas Programs Planned for School Thursday and Friday
The grade school Christmas program is set for Thursday from 1 30 to 3 30 pm with all grades Kindergarten to eighth getting at least ten minutes on stage. Friday features the high school Christmas program and gift exchange at 1 pm with visitors welcome. School dismisses for vacation Friday until January 2.
Mrs Maddison Former Moravia Teacher Dies Sudden
Marguerite Maddison, former Moravia grade school teacher, died suddenly Sunday evening at her Eddyville apartment where she had been teaching. She is survived by her two children Sharon and Dale. Her husband died two years ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Service Chapel north of Albia.
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Marguerite Maddison
Moravia
Eddyville
Sharon
Dale
Albia
Patterson Death Noted in Wheatland Wyoming
Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart received word Tuesday morning of the death of Mrs Flossie Patterson of Wheatland Wyoming Mrs Patterson's parents are Mr and Mrs Elvy Gillaspie Box 52 Little Bear Route Cheyenne Wyo.
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Bert Rinehart
Flossie Patterson
Wheatland
Wyoming
Patterson
Elvy Gillaspie
Box 52
Little Bear Route
Cheyeffie
Wyo
Appanoose 4-H Hold Award Event Recaps Banquet
The Appanoose 4-H banquet at Centerville Eagle's Lodge drew over 400 members, parents, and guests on Thursday December 14. The program included officer install, group singing, honorary member initiation, and reports from Chicago trip awardees with many awards announced across multiple 4-H clubs and categories.
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Eagle's Lodge
Centerville
John Bohm
Chicago
Lynn Lemley
Doyle Anderson
Walter Daniels
W. R. Hefner
Edwin Johnson
Ronald Stites
John D. Bohm
Friday Fairies
Judy Boyer
Wanda McKwain
Clover Leaf
Judy Moffitt
Joyce Beaty
Patricia Shepard
Sandra Lemsey
Nancy Moffitt
Gail Mae Tharp
Lincoln Luckies
Sonya Barkley
Reva Darrah
Eleanor Darrah
Lyella Sidles
Louise Sidles
We R
Anne Anderson
Elaine McCullough
Marjorie McCullough
Janet McCullough
Taylorettes
Ann Mihalovich
Charlene Burns
Sandra Hiatt
Sharon Argo
Nancy Roblenz
True Blus
Janet Perkins
Dixie Perkins
Joyce Thomas
Lucile Baker
Helen Baker
Gladys Bland
Du-R-Best
Rosalie Bowdish
Susan Bowdish
Julie Bowdish
Merry Homemakers
Rosalie Printy
Mary Laird
Girls’ Club
We-R
True Blue
Siete Picture Memory
Canwestinners
Marjorie McCuilo
Shirley Lindley
Logales
Bowdigh
Louise
Moravia Christmas Decorations Contest Judges Tonight
Homes and businesses in or near Moravia may enter their Christmas decorations for a contest sponsored by the Booster and Garden clubs. Prizes of 5, 3, and 2 dollars await first, second, and third place in residential and business divisions. Contact committee members Art Fox, Mrs Art Fox, Mrs John Veach, and Mrs Lee Hiatt. Decorations judged Thursday evening December 22 with lights on for the event.
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Moravia
Booster Club
Garden Club
Art Fox
John Veach
Lee Hiatt
Missionary Guild Meets With Joyce Kincade
On December 14 the Intermediate Missionary Guild gathered at Joyce Kincade's home. Rall call and minutes were read, meeting opened with prayer. Mrs Grenfell spoke on Indian missionaries and displayed clay pottery. Christmas carols, exchange, and refreshments followed.
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Joyce Kincade
Rall
Ing
4-H Leadership and Awards Recap
Wayne Lindley and Lester Dooley lead among 4-H participants with Jim Steele cited in leadership. Marvin Sebolt and Neil Sebatz win meat animal honors, while Robert Pick earns Outstanding Service to 4-H. Donald Hampton Kare Kimm Len Mer Donalds take Purebred Gilt Awards. Chicago Trip winners include Bobby Harbour Paul Dyan Perkins Mary iLaind Joyce Beaty. 4-H Reading Awards go to Shirley Lindley and Dickie Dykes. Ribbons awarded to Teddy Valentine Elaine Curtis Janet Perkins Dixie Perkins Caryl Johnson Arlene Johnson and Rosalie Buwdish.
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Susan Bowdish
Marjorie McCullough
Doris Jay
Linda Appler
Dixie Wakefield
Patricia Shepard
Betty Smith
Paul Dean Burns
Jim McTiwain
Bobby Hart
Ronald Brinegar
Robert Pick
Neil Sebolt
Donald Bryant
Joe Clark
Don Paul Ervin
Bill Harsh
Tom Pettibone
David West
Wanda McKwain
Judy Beer
Charlene Burns
Margaret Condra
Donna Underwood
Sandra Hiatt
Gladys Bland
Janet McCullough
Shirley Lindley
Anne Anderson
Sandra Lemley
Joyce Beaty
Gail Mac Tharp
Helen Davis
Phyllis Stewart
Josephine Printy
Elaine McCullough
Sidney Drake
Larry Drake
Keith Henderson
Dean Beaty
Gail Hamilton
Robert Deputy
Willis Gordon
Jim Steele
Ronald Tait
Grant Dusablon
Mickey Walker
Joan Kennelley
Jeanne Steele
Nancy Moffitt
Louise Sidles
Luella Sidkles
Wendell Bailey
Gary Lotridge
Richard Felkner
Donald Inman
Richard Malletta
Jim Traxter
Sharon Walker
Judy Boyer
Mary Laind
Janet Printy
Clayton Miller
Wayne Lindley
Lester Dooley
Marvin Sebolt
Neil Sebatz
Donald Hampton
Kare Kimm
Len Mer Donalds
Chicago
Bobby Harbour
Paul Dyan Perkins
Mary iLaind
Dickie Dykes
Teddy Valentine
Elaine Curtis
Janet Perkins
Dixie Perkins
Caryl Johnson
Arlene Johnson
Rosalie Buwdish
Moravia teams fall to Numa. Mohawk hurt in loss
Moravia boys trailed 26-26 at halftime and 45-42 after three quarters before Numa Seals surged to 71-57. Leading Moravia scorers were Luse and Main with 12, Pfannbecker 10, Hayes 9, McCord 4, McDanel 2. Girls trailed 14-20, 24-34, 36-47 to finish 52-65. Mohawk player ne McCord suffered a injured eye, stitches by Dr. Larson, then returned to school next day.
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Moravia
Numa
Ne McCord
Jim
Centerville
Centerville By His Parents Where Dr. Larson
Numan
Seals
Local Pulaski double wins cap Moravia basketball night
Moravia hosts Pulaski, winning both games as Coach Wm Carr played the full squad. Girls prevailed 64-40 with Walker 22, Witt 15, Easter 12. Boys won 51-29 led by McCord 18, Pfannebecker 14, Main 7, Rose 6. Second team saw lots of action in late halves. Moravia trips to Rossel tonight.
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Pulaski
Wm. Carr
Moravia
Sharon Walker
Witt
Easter
Conidra
Moravia Boys
Jim McCord
Pfannebecker
Rose
Gary Pfannebecker
Rossel
Christmas Dinner Sunday at Lester Brain Home
Mr and Mrs Lester Brain host a Christmas day family gathering with a noon cooperative dinner. Old Santa will visit the kids and gifts will be given. Attendees include Donald Brain of Chicago Leo Dagle and children Richard Raymie of Des Moines Marilyn Ritchison of Omaha Neb Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and family plus others from McDonough Buckmaster and McDonough families. Donald Brain will visit for the weekend.
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Lester Brain
Santa
Donald Brain
Chicago
Leo Dagle
Richard Raymie
Des Moines
Marilyn Ritchison
Omaha
Nebi
Jack McDonough
Max McDonough
Fred Buckmaster
Ralph McDonough
Johnson Baby Home From Hospital Stay
Seven month old John Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Dick Johnson, was brought home Saturday from St Josatha hospital in Centerville to recuperate from tonsillitis. Mrs Johnson remained at the hospital with him.
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John Johnson
Dick Johnson
St. Josatha
Centerville
Treats For Kiddies Saturday Show In Moravia
Free afternoon program for Moravia children features two films Greatest Gift and Saviour Is Born at the Methodist church Saturday starting 1:00 p.m. Santa will distribute candy after the show and visit ill children. A drawing for a free dressed turkey follows at the community building. Local store hours and Moravia library closing details noted.
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Moravia
Santa Claus
Santa
Morevia
Frank Rogers observes 35th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Rogers celebrated their 35th anniversary on Friday after marrying December 16 1920 at the bride’s home in Pierre South Carolina The couple has lived on farms near Moulton Centerville Moravia and now reside in Moravia They have two daughters Mrs Earl Sievers Avoca and Mrs Ray Poage Des Moines and two sons James Waterloo and Pat Town City A breakfast visit from Mrs Sievers family preceded a wedding day dinner and cake observance
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Frank Rogers
Pierre
S. C
Moulton
Centerville
Moravia
Earl Sievers
Avoca
Ray Poage
Des Moines
James
Waterloo
Pat
Town City
Moravia Garden Club Sacks Cookies and Candy
Ladies of the Moravia Garden club gathered at the John Veach home Friday afternoon to sack about sixty sacks of cookies and candy for Moravia families. Members donated all items and helped with packing and distribution.
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The
Moravia
80 and Sew Club Party at Carl Van Zante Home
Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Van Zante entertained members of the So and Sew club and their families at 4 cooperative supper Saturday evening. The Christmas party featured a gift exchange after the meal and the host showed colored slides. A good time was enjoyed by all.
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Carl van Zante
So and Sew Club
Fire department battles blaze at Frank Swaim store
Moravia fire department was called about 8 20 Thursday morning to the Frank Swaim store on the west side of the square. An oil heater got out of control, burning the floor. A small portion of the floor was torn up to reach the fire, otherwise minor damage was limited to smoke.
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Moravia
Frank Swaim
Thanks for the Kind Thoughts After My Accident
A note expresses gratitude to all who remembered the writer with kind and thoughtful gestures following a recent accident. The message thanks everyone for support and well wishes during recovery.
Flight of the Stork: Dinuba Couple Welcome Daughter
Mr and Mrs John L Wilson II of Dinuba California announce the birth of daughter Joan Holly on December 13 at 5 50 am. The baby weighed six pounds nine ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John L Wilson Jr of Dinuba and Mr and Mrs Edward Stocker of Lemont DL. Kenneth Stocker born November 17 with Harry Stocker of More via as paternal grandfather.
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John L. Wilson II
Dinuba
California
Joan Holly
John L. Wilson, Jr
Edward Stocker
Lemont, DL
Kenneth
Harry Stocker
Morevia
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Clarence Miller
Caurcars
DIST
Fairview Metodist
M.Y.F
Wilsons
Ashby
Edward Shutts
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Raymond Ashby
Raymond
ISU
Edward Schindler
Harry Jennings
Robert Jennings
Ed Shutts
Lamonte B. Wiles
Robert Traxler
Jennings
LeRoy Spurgeon
Mary Ann LaPaglia
Fred McDonald
Harold Mann
James Bradley
Benjamin Rosencrants
Moravia High School
Henry Rosencrants
Appanoose
Dean Lain
Don Merrick
Donald Clark
M.H.S
Lillie Belle Schaffner
Rene
Louis Schaffner
Seymour
Lillie Belle
Don Wyldes
Lester Brain Home
Johnson Baby
Fire Department
Swaim Store
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