Moravia Sees Wide Christmas Lights Display This Year
Moravia residents illuminate the town with an array of decorations. The Moravia Garden club and Booster club dropped the usual contest this year, likely to return next year with new rules. Ten new lights appear townwide, including Rathbun Dam sign area. Notable displays include the Hiners, McDonoughs, Benzes, Moravia Farm Service Co, Mihalovichs, and many on north street such as Turner, Veach, Blackman, Dowds, Johnson, Kincades, Laws, Fox, VanDorin, and Matherly. The editor’s wife strung lights at the Charity residence. Nativity scenes and Santa setups appear at several homes including the Carias, Condras, Tubaughs, and Turner & Son store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Max Hiners
Max McDonoughs
Bill Benzes
New Addition
Moravia Farm Service Co
Dan
Clarence Johnson
Francis Kincades
John Laws
Art Fox
Sylvan VanDorins
Roy Matherlys
Charity
Cari Tssues
Floyd Simmons
Kenneth Condras
Richard Tubaughs
Local Businesses Send Yuletide Greetings Card to Community
Local firms extend holiday wishes in a community Christmas card style feature. Businesses listed include Allen's Grocery, County Courthouse, Coulson-Burton Insurance, Davis Variety Store, Dewey's Place, Claude Hawk Insurance, People's National Bank, Rural Mail Carriers, Goode Seed and Feed, Goode Elevator, Gambles Store, Iowa Trust and Savings, Turner and Son, Spencer Grocery, Spencer Barber Shop, Moravia Produce, Lockman's D-X, Hilltop Rink, Williams Clothing, llingworth Jewelry, Iowa Cleaners, Turner Funeral Home, Moravia Farm Service, Nadine and George Grocery, Marlo's, and others, with family greetings and New Year plans noted.
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Allen’s Grocery County
Coulson-Burton Insurance
Coleman Davis
Dewey's Place
Don's Standard Station
Claude Hawk Insurance
People’s National Bank Rural
Goode Seed and Feed Goode Elevator Gambles Store
Iowa Trust and Savings Art Fox Garage
Iowa Southern Utilities
Turner and Son
Spencer Grocery
Spencer Barber Shop
Jerold Luse
Moravia Produce
Lockman’s
D-X Hilltop Rink
Williams Clothingllingworth Jewelry
Iowa Cleaners
Turner Funeral Home
MonDonough Service
Flowerl and Veach Leplement
Woodward Plumbing and Heatag
Leila
Beauty Nook Jones
Hume Wilbur
Eva and
Eleanor Miller
Rath Packing
VanDerin Implement
Moravia Farm Service
Sybenga Studio
Nadine and George Grocery
Marlo's, Albistr
Avera
Tubaugh Brothers
4-H Skating Party Set For December 27 In Moravia
Mr and Mrs Dewey Kincade of Moravia provide skating tickets for all Appanoose county 4 H members to use on Wednesdays before April 30 The December 27 4 H skating party runs 7 00 to 10 00 p m with get acquainted activities Free admission for 4 Hers with demonstrations at the achievement show or county fair All 4 H members are invited to join the fun
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Dewey Kincade
Moravia
Appanoose County
Appanoose
Local News Highlights From Monroe County Families
Carl Black remains a patient at Monroe County hospital for a circulatory disorder. Rev G E Talbot of Russell, former Moravia EUB pastor, attended the Christmas cantata and stayed with Mr and Mrs Forrest Main. Armeda Main hosted a Sunday gathering with Glabe and Bill Robinson Ottumwa. Raymond Johnson and family. Ralph Robinson. Dallas Faber hosted Dean Faber and sons for dinner. Rev Coleman and family plan a Mississippi visit Thursday to Sunday with Mrs Armedy Maie’s guests including Carson Durdan and Lucille Robinson. Harlan Finding and children of Ottumwa joined the Main family dinner Sunday.
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Carl Black
Monroe County
G. E. Talbot
Russell
Moravia E.U. B
Forrest Main
Armeda Main
Glabe Robinson
Ottumwa
Bill Robinson
George Robinson
Billy Robinson
Raymond Johnson
Ralph Robinson
Dean Faber
Dennis and
Terry
Dallas Faber Home
Rev. Coleman
Mississippi
Armedy Maie
Carson Durdan
Lucille Robinson
Alva Welden
Centerville
Ben Gose
Rath
Luviia
Harlan Finding
Armeda J Main
Mrs Marve Lockman Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Marve Lockman and her daughter Kathy returned Friday from Tow City where she had been hospitalized with an eye injury at the University hospital. Her sister Mrs A J Hartman of Buffalo Center had stayed two weeks. Her husband and son Roger spent the weekend and then left for home.
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Marve Lockman
Kathy
Tow City
New Farmer's Tax Guide Available in Appanoose County
The 1966 Farmer's Tax Guide prepared by the Internal Revenue Service is now available at the Appanoose County Extension Office per Harold Holder. The 64 page booklet explains farm income tax provisions with sample returns and investment credit details. It is free to obtain and has been sent to tax preparers including attorneys and consultants in the county.
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Appanoose County
Harold Holder
Internal Revenue Service
Broshar Christmas Dinner Held in Centerville
The Broshar Christmas dinner was held at the Centerville Community Center on December 12. Mr and Mrs Ted Broshar led the event attended by forty five. Attendees enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and an afternoon of visiting card playing and a Christmas exchange.
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Boshar
Centerville Community Center
Ted Broshar
Boy Scout Meeting Set for Thursday Evening
A Boy Scout gathering will convene at 6 00 PM this Thursday at Rec 23 housed in the American Legion home. Leaders urge attendance of all scouts and their families to discuss upcoming activities and troop goals.
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American Legion
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Blessings
The Benz family thanks friends for flowers cards and sympathy after the recent passing of their mother May God richly bless each one.
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Benz
Watch Night Service at Grace Methodist Church Mora
The traditional watch night service prepared by Dr. Lowell B. Hazzard will be held at Grace Methodist Church Mora via Friday evening December 31 at 7 p.m. The pastor will lead the service and a recreation with refreshments by Rev. and Mrs. Coleman follows at 10:20 p.m. All members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lowell B. Hazzard
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, D.C
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Coleman
Ellen D. Coleman
Ron Weedward
L. B. Deedrick
Church notices list for local denominations
A collage of church schedules and pastors in Fairview Moravia and Iconium. Codi Church of the Nazarene and Grace Methodist list service times and Sunday School. Evangelical United Brethren outlines morning and evening services and program meetings.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Cer
VenZante
Alma Keemer Undergoes Major Surgery Monday
Friends report Alma Keemer underwent major surgery Monday morning. They invite messages of support to her Bethesda Maryland address at Mrs. S. B. Shoemaker, Kingswood Head, 20014.
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Alma Keemer
Promotion and overseas assignments for local servicemen
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Stocker report their son has been promoted to Specialist 4th Class and provide his new address at Sith $.C.C., USA S.A. Torii Station, Box 1707 San Francisco, Calif 96331. Meanwhile, M-Sgt. Virgil L. Broshar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Broshar, is overseas with his wife Joan and four children living in Centerville. address AP 77260465 APO 98233 6234 GMS Box 2606 San Francisco, California.
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Clifford Stocker
Clifford G. Stocker, Jr
Co. A
Sith $.C.C
USA
S.A. Torii Station
San Francisco
Calif
Virgil L. Broshar
Theodore Broshar
Joan
Centerville
APO
GMS
Calurnia
Knupp Blumer Wed At Memphis December 17
Frances Kay Knupp became the bride of Russell W Blumer in a Memphis Christian church ceremony attended by immediate family. Rev Howard Merchant officiated. The couple, both graduates of local high schools, planned a small reception at the bride’s home.
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Frances Kay
Daniel Knupp
Russell W. Blumer
Wayne Blumer
Moravia
Memphis Christian Church
Howard Merchant
Donna Knedler
Robert J. Knupp
Fred Blumer
Charles Knedler
Sharon
Elaine
Frank Ransford
Janet Flynn
Mildred Saylor
James A. Wehner
Blumer
Memphis High School
Mr. Blumer
Progressive Club Christmas Party Held at Brain Home
The Progressive club met Thursday at Mrs. Garnet Brain's home. Bridge produced high scores for Mrs. Genevieve Morgan Mrs. Rowena McFatridge and Mrs. George Winsler. A white elephant exchange followed and refreshments were served. The club donated a coach gift for the Rathbun sign fund north of town.
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Garnet Brain
Genevieve Morgan
Rowena McFatridge
George Winsler
Rathbun Sign Fund
Mrs Gardner Hospital Patient in Albia
Mrs. Wm. Gardner entered Monroe county hospital in Albia Friday for medical treatment.
Grace McCauley Dies at Webster City
The former Moravian Grace McCauley, age 88, died in Webster City on December 1. Burial was held there on December 4. Joyce McDonough hosted Moravia Rainbow Girls and their mother advisor Mrs. Raymond Charity for a social evening with ping pong, dancing, a gift exchange, pizza, cookies, candy, relish plate and drinks.
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Grace McCauley
Webster City
Joyce McDonough
Moravia
Moravia Junior High Beats Blakesburg in Two Games
Moravia junior high teams defeated Blakesburg Saturday with the girls winning 55 to 14 and the boys 47 to 23. Linda Hiatt led the girls with 14 points, Connie Renwick 11, while Blakesburg’s Patty Dye scored 12. Danny Wilson led Blakesburg with 12 points as Moravia’s next game is January 8 at Corydon.
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JR. High
Blakesburg
Moravia
Linda Hiatt
Connie Renwick
Patty Dye
Howard Alden
Danny Wilson
Nicky Dicks
Fisher
Corydon
Moravia and Fremont para basketball clash ends in Moravia win
Moravia girls edged Fremont 54 49 as Rose Blumer led with 37 points and Mary's Wilson 6 Helmick 2 Thomas 5 Day 5. Fremont trailed through most of the game, but held a brief midgame lead before Moravia pulled away late. Mohawks boys routed Fremont 76 46 behind Phil Harrington 26 and Rick Rhee 14 to remain undefeated in the MHL.
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Moravia
Fremont
Frémont
Rose Blumer
Reno
Mary Jo Wilson
Barbara Thomas
Marsha Day
Shirley Helmick
Mohawks
Phil Harrington
Rick Rhee
Bruce Woodwards
Max Argo
Ellison
Bettis
Coltrain
Southeast Warren
Bill Luse
Liberty Center
MHS
Warren
Gratitude Note From Hospital Stay Recipient
Mrs Wayne McDanel thanks faerie and relatives for gifts, cards, and letters during hospital stay. Special thanks to neighbors, Ralph McDonough, Dr Avera, Dr Cunningham, hospital staff, and Rev Coleman for prayer. God bless you all.
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Ralph McDonough
Avera
Cunningham
Rev. Coleman
Community thanks for flowers and sympathy in our loss
The family of Mary Lockman Ronald Leckingn & family Cluquet Mino expresses gratitude for the flowers and words of sympathy sent after the death of their husband and father. God bless you all.
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God
Mary Lockman
Ronald Leckingn
Golden Links class hosts annual turkey supper
The Golden Links Sunday school class held its annual turkey supper and party Friday at Evangelical United Brethren church with 19 attendees. Officers were elected, including Mrs Gant Tadlock as president and Mrs Zell Callen as teacher, a position she has held for over 40 years.
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Golden Links
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Gant Tadlock
Harry Woodward
Ruben Faber
Zell Callen
Forrest Main
Thanking Friends for Prayers and Support After Hospital Stay
A grateful message expresses thanks to friends and relatives for prayers phone calls and cards received during a hospital stay in Iowa City. The notice acknowledges help from Rev Gyden and Homebuilders and wishes everyone well.
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Iowa City
Gyden
Lovels Pulbsetia
Csusut
Turkeys and Candy Free Here Saturday
About 2000 youngsters attended a Saturday event to see Santa and receive free gifts. The crowd enjoyed mild Christmas like weather with temperatures near 50. Winners listed include Gus Hiatt, Cassey Dowd, Marilyn Sinclair, LeRoy Wilson, Anna Hiatt, Homer King, Edra Robinson, Carolyn Woodward, Aleafa Hiatt, Louemma Palmer, Jay McDonough, Leo Paxston, and others from local businesses. There will be no drawing this Saturday, Christmas day.
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Gus Hiatt
Yowa-Mlinois Telephone Co
Cassey Dowd
Turner & Son
Marilyn Sinclair
Moravia Farm Service
LeRoy Wilson
Carl Hiatt
Anna Hiatt
Iowa Southern Utilities
Aleafa Hiatt
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Louemma Palmer
Robinson's Cafe
Jay McDonough
Don's Standard Station
Leo Paxston
Parisetta
Sto- Travia Flowerland
Mr Murdy To Note 96th Anniversary
W V Mary to observe his 96th birthday on Christmas Day with a family gathering at the home of Wendell Murdy and wife in Moravia. Born near Moulton, he moved to a farm near Albia in 1923 and has lived in Moravia since then, caring for his home and enjoying visits from family. His children include Lester Udell Theodore Wendell and several daughters in Moravia Albia and Kansas City.
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W. V. Mary
Wendell Murdy
Mr. Murdy
Moravia
Moulton
Albia
Lester Murdy
Udell
Theodore Murdy
Centerville
Leonard Palmer
Vern Newcomb
Kansas City
Brian Karr
Lemar
Marion Keeton
Moravia Community School District Named for Tax Forms
Iowa tax officials urge residents to list the Moravia Community School District as the official district name on income tax forms. Superintendent Fenton emphasizes the correct district designation to ensure proper future school aid allocations based on local tax payments.
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Fenton
Moravia Community School District
Iowa
Moravia
Methodist W.S.C.S. Christmas Meeting Details
Sixteen ladies attended the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service dessert luncheon on December 15. Hostesses were Blanche Walter, Dorothy Turner, and Aloafa Hiatt. An eighth grade girls choir sang with Mrs. Barber, arts symbols were discussed by Velelah Tubaugh, and Helen Wol Sub chaired the program. Gifts were prepared for Palahs, and a birthday certificate was planned for Jos Veictian on the first birthday.
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W.S.C.S
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Blanche Walter
Dorothy Turner
Aloafa Hiatt
Sidupus
Barber
Velelah Tubaugh
Uice
Helen Wol
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Santa
Max Hiner
Laura Schleier
John Schleier
Hiner
Anta
Frank Wilson
California
Julie Harrison
NEW Farmer's Tax Guide
Church of the Nazarene
Strong
Frank Woodward
Stewardship of Life
Iconium Methodist Church
Wayne Thompson
MYS
Knupp-Blumer
Memphis
Progressive Club
MHL
Mrs. Wayne McDanel
Homer King
Edra Robinson
VanDorin Implement Co
Carolyn Woodward
Huile Huisade
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