Progressive Club Co op at Paul Broshar Home
The Progressive club and their husbands met Saturday evening December 29 at the Paul Broshar home with Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter assisting for a co op supper. After a delicious meal, cards provided entertainment with prizes going to Genevieve Morgan Verve McDonough Norman Ward and Ralph McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Paul Broshar
Loyd Carter
Genevieve Morgan
Verve McDonough
Norman Ward
Ralph McDonough
Christmas dinner at Glen Van Loon home Newton
Mrs Lavara Cridlebaugh Mrs Mildred Smith and Jim and Mr and Mrs Pau Cridlebaugh Joe and Pauly attended a pre Christmas dinner at the Glen Van Loon home in Newton on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavara Cridlebaugh
Mildred Smith
Jim
Pau
Cridlebaugh
Joe
Pauly
Glen van Loon
Newton
Birth of Douglas Lee Whitehead in Chariton area
Mr and Mrs Larry Whitehead of Chariton announce the birth of a son, Douglas Lee, born December 9. He weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents are Forrest Foster of Centerville and B F Whitehead of Moravia. Great grandmother is Mrs B C Whitehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Whitehead
Chariton
Douglas Lee
Forrest Foster
Center- Ville
B. F. Whitehead
Moravia
B. C. Whitehead
Christmas visits fill weekend across local farms
Bruce Kimm of Norway and Pat Carr of Ottumwa spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Max Hiner. Santa greeted about 150 children Sunday evening near the Hiner home. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ellison and family of Keokuk called on Mervin Ellison. Other visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lathen. Ray Charity called on her parents at Bonaparte. Richard Butler and Mike of Fairfield joined Roy Matherly and Jin Ellison’s family from Keokuk for a pre Christmas dinner at the Tubaughs. Grace Hiatt of University Park visited Zenith Hiatt and Faye Platt and all shared a pre Christmas dinner at Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Kimm
Norway
Pat Carr
Ottumwa
Max Hiner
Santa
Jim Ellison
Keokuk
Mervin Ellison
Gene Lathen
Ray Charity
James Easter
Bonaparte
Richard Butler
Mike
Fairfield
Roy Matherly
Jin Ellison
Gary Pfannebecker
Ray Tubaugh
Sun
Grace Hiatt
University Park
Zenith Hiatt
Faye Platt
Centerville
Salem United Methodist notices offer schedule changes
The notice lists church events at Salem United Methodist, including Rev. Deedrick and Pastor Carl Tisue, with church school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Evening program Singspiration at 7 30 pm. A separate notice cancels prayer meeting and Bible study on December 24 due to Christmas Eve and December 21 due to New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
United Methodist
Deedrick
Carl Tisue
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
B. F. Whiteheld
Salem Church
Moravia
Moravia Grace and Salem United Methodist notices
Moravia church listings show worship services at Grace and Salem churches with sermons and Bible studies. Sessions include Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 10 a.m. church school, plus weekday MYF and junior MYF meetings, Bible study, and choir activities led by Lay Leaders John Guthrey Virgil Dooley and Robert Foster with pastors Rev Thomas W Woodin and Rev L B Deedrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Grace
Sr. Myf
Virgil Dooley
Grace Church
Permon
Robert Foster
Seranga
First Christian Church Announces Sunday Services and Meeting
Irene Fowler, Superintendent, leads 30 a.m. Sunday School and Communion. A meeting will be held Wednesday after service with Clara Irelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Irene Fowler
Clara Irelan
SINGSPIRATION December singspiration at Salem UMC
The December singspiration service was moved from the third Sunday to Sunday evening December 28 at 7 30 p m at Salem United Methodist Church closing 1969 with a union choir organ and piano readings and various vocal numbers plus congregation singing. Andy Mosley and Denny Argo family visits Des Moines and Ames for a pre Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist Church
Christmas thanks from Salem and Iconium churches
A note expresses sincere thanks for Christmas gifts from Salem and Iconium Churches plus individual gifts and greeting cards received. Signed by Rey, Mrs. L. B. Deedrick, and Donna Rae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Iconium
Rey
L. B. Deedrick
Donna Rae
Engagement announced for Lyla Lemonds and Chris Frederick
Lyla Lemonds and Chris Frederick become engaged. Miss Lemonds, a 1989 Ottumwa High School graduate, works at Spiegel Catalog Order Store and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orman Lemons of 401 S. Moore St. Mr. Frederick, son of Mrs. Mack Frederick of Route 4, is a 1969 Eddyville High School graduate and attends Iowa Tech for farm machine repair and maintenance. An August wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyla Lemonds
Chris C. Frederick
Orman Lemons
S. Moore St
Miss Lemonds
Ottumwa High School
Spiegel
Mr. Frederick
Mack Frederick
Route 4
Eddyville High School
Iowa Tech School
Grace Methodist Women Hold Regular Meeting
Grace United Methodist Women's Society met December 17 at 9 30 a m in church parlors with nineteen ladies and two children present. Mrs Venetah Tubbaugh led nursery care. Mrs Faye Luse opened the business meeting. Doris Jean Woodward read minutes. Treasurer Garnet Brain reported finances. Committee to buy gifts for needy families named Grace Whitehead and Bobbie Woodin. Nursery to continue for mothers convenience. Christmas songs led by Mrs Grace Whitehead followed by poetry from Mrs Faye Luse. Coffee hosts were Mrs Gladsie Pennington and Mrs Bobbie Woodin serving doughnuts snacks punch and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist W.5.c.s
Grace United Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
Venetah Tubaugh
Faye Luse
Doris Jean Woodward
Garnet Brain
Grace Whitehead
Bobbie Woodin
Shepards
Herald Angels
Bethlehem
Gladsie Pennington
Holiday visits and family gatherings span region
Richard Mosley visits University of Iowa during holiday break. Ot tumway host Bill Callen and Melissa Felton receive guests including Felton family members from Udell Moulton Unionville and others. Upcoming Faber family gatherings include Cedar Rapids Nashville Tenn. and Albia. Joyce McDonough begins at Wilson Co Cedar Rapids as secretary. Families in Waterloo Granite City Oskaloosa and Fort Benning also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mosley
University of Iowa
Andy Mosley
Bill Callen
Ottumway
Callen
Melissa Felton
Moravia
Harry Felton
Steve
Udell
James Felton
Mylinda
Janet
Moulton
Jerry Felt
Vaughn Faber
Joyce McDonough
Wilson & Co
Cedar Rapids
Wayne Lichty
Debbie
Waterloo
Zell Callen
Grant Tadiock
Larry
Sawyel LIndholm wedding solemnized December 15
Jean Lindholm daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Rice of Kellogg and James Sawyel son of Mr and Mrs Lester Sawyer of Moravia were united in marriage Monday Dec 15 at St Paul Lutheran church Kellogg. W H Lindquist pastor read the nuptial service. They will make their home in Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyel-Lindholm
Jean Lindholm
Roy Rice
Kellogg
James Sawyel
Lester Sawyer
Moravia
St. Paul Lutheran Church
W. H. Lindquist
Moravia Rainbow Girls Gift Exchange at Masonic Hall
Moravia Rainbow for Girls held a regular meeting at the Masonic hall on Monday evening. During social hour a gift exchange occurred and refreshments were served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Max McDonough, Mr. and Mrs. Fred DuVall and family, Mrs. Nellie Eaves and Eddie, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Benz and family, John Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Max McAninch and family from Ottumwa, who attended a pre-Christmas dinner at the Bill Du Yalt home in Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rainbow
Moravia Rainbow For Girls
Masonic Hall
Max McDonough
Fred DuVall
Nellie Eaves
Eddie
Bill Benz
John Johnson
Max McAninch
Ottumwa
Bill du Yalt
Newton
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Holds Christmas Meeting
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs Harold Hudgens presiding. After business, members held a gift exchange and shared Christmas cookies candies and coffee. Plates were prepared for lodge members shut ins to be delivered before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Harold Hudgens
Coop
E.T.C. club holds Christmas meeting and gift exchange
The E.T.C. club met Thursday at Mrs. Genevieve Morgan’s home for a Christmas gathering and gift exchange. Twelve members attended. door prizes went to Mrs. Florence Carson, with additional prizes for Mrs. Clifford Paxston and Mrs. Loyd Carter. Refreshments included fruit salad with whipped cream, chips and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Genevieve Morgan
Florence Carson
Clifford Paxston
Loyd Carter
Children’s Christmas Wishes From Local Letters
A long list of children asking Santa for toys and gifts for Christmas including dolls, bikes, toy guns, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Suzy Homemaker, Stacey dolls, trains, games, and clothing. Several names appear, with ages and personal notes about cookies for Santa, goodwill, and family requests.
No Serious Injuries In Auto Accident
Two local residents were involved in an auto crash at Moravia square at 9 30 a m Sunday. A Chevrolet driven by Mary Lou Raymie and an Oldsmobile driven by Guy Argo collided at the northeast corner. There were no serious injuries, only small cuts and bruises. Mrs Raymie’s party included her son David and her mother Garnet Brain. The Argos were in the other car. Mrs Raymie had gone to fetch her mother for church as slick snow covered the area. Spacey damage reported. highway patrol investigated and filed no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Square
Chevrolet
Mary Lou Raymie
Oldsmobile
Guy Argo
Mamie Tisue 72 Passes Away in Albia
Mamie Tisue 72 died Monday evening at Monroe County Hospital Albia after three months illness Born October 8 1897 in Monroe County she was daughter of Walter and Evaline LeMaster Married Harley Tisue November 4 1925 She survived by husband four children Evelyn Nash of Des Moines Ernestine Argo of Melrose Clifford and Carl Tisue of Moravia nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren and brother Ray Lemaster of Thompson Funeral 1:30 Wednesday December 24 at Salem United Methodist Church Moravia with Rev L B Deedrick Interment Moravia Cemetery Memorial fund to cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Tisue
Monroe County
Albia
Walter and
Evaline Bickford Lemaster
Harley Tisue
Tisue
Salem United Methodist Church
Moravia
MHS Enjoys Easy Wins Over Leon in Moravia Tilt
Moravia girls crushed Leon 80 to 42 as Linda Hiatt poured in 30 points and Diane Rogers added 25 in a high scoring Mohawkettes win. The Moravia lads followed with an 88 to 51 victory behind Gary Tisue’s 19 and Randy Scott’s 18, as four Mohawks reached double digits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Leon
MHS
Mohawkettes
Linda Hiatt
Diane Rogers
Claudia Miller
Fonda Dicks
Jean Ann Rouse
Morevia
Mohawks
MHL
Gary Tisue
Randy Scott
Bob Self
Nicky Dicks
Jody McDanel
Bob Hiatt
Phil Prater
Dave Harrington
Moravia Girls Defeat Seymour in Morning Junior High Action
Moravia junior high girls beat Seymour 18-15 after a 4-4 halftime tie as Debbie Fos enburg scored 10, Julie Helmick 6, and Carla McBride 2. Moravia boys lost 38-25 with Jess Uhlenhake scoring 18 and Rod Woodward 10. Freshman-Sophomore Moravia squads also played, girls winning 68-54 and boys falling 61-30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Seymour
Debbie Fosenburg
Julie Helmick
Carla McBride
Jess Uhlenhake
Rod Woodward
Rex Argo
Lanny Tisue
Pat Nicolette
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Larry Horn
Lavern Horn
Gabe Johnson
Milesi Wi
David
Ison
Wesley Chapel
Fairview Church
O. A. Siegler
Des Moines
Denny Argo
Ames
Rebekams
Santa Claus
Susan Whitehead Ee
Danette Rogers
Deborah
Diana
Brenda Kelley
Barbara Kelley
Mrs. Beasley
Stacey
Reisha Dulaney
Santa Claw
Christman
Malinda
Paris
Matthew
Halter
Kristi Leffler Eee
Robert Frye
Kelley Garr
Jeffrey Perry
Scott McCoy
Ronnie Wilson
Susan McBride
Shirley Thomas
Swingie
Bunny Baby
Rhonda Woodward
Kiddle
Debbie Proctor
Age
Jaren Tubaught
Suzy
Chris
Anissa
Chanda Ray Mitchell
Brian Luse
Marvin
Forrest van Benthuysen
One
Danny
Dale
Danita Hoffman Ee
Captain Laser
P.J
Michele Koffman
Richard
Susan Russell
Union
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