Moravia Accident Injures Donald Peavey and Louis Snyder
A near serious crash at a Moravia highway intersection Thursday around 4 PM involved a pickup truck driven by Donald Peavey that turned left in front of a car driven by Louisa Snyder delivering newspapers. Peavey was taken to Centerville hospital with a broken kneecap. Snyder had a head bruise and lip cut. a Moravia school bus with driver Jack Penfield was lightly involved. Snyder, a 14 year Moravia route with 1,250,000 accident free miles, was delivering Ottumwa Courier and Des Moines Tribune papers.
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Morsavia
Donald Peavey
Highway Commission
Louisa Snyder
Snyder
Peavey
Peavey Waa
Centerville
Ir. Snyder
A. Moravia
Jack Penfield
Ottumwa Courier
Des Moines Tribune
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meets at California School
The Chariton township Farm Bureau held a December meeting at the California schoolhouse. A potluck dinner preceded the business session led by Lyndon McDanel. Guests, reports, a poem, Christmas carols, and a candy gift exchange followed with many members in attendance.
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Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Brigsy
Lyndon McDanel
Dell Hellyer
Darlene Gladfelder
Lela Harrison
Mamie Tisue
J ~ Lela
Marrison
G. I
Korea
Mamie
Tisue
Darlene
Gladfelder
Pearlie Boyer
Butch Eapy
Ray
Harrison
Dell ‘Hellyer
Mazel
Mya
Gene Phil
Marsha
Elbert Adtenes
Mit Aha
Darilene Gladfelder
Delbert
Cme
Fon Bie On
Robert
Lols
Darlena
Loyd
Crown
P. D. Ankeny
Casa’ Hamilton
Harley Tisue
Lyndon’ McDanel and Endell
Local families gather for Sunday dinners across Centerville and vicinity
Mrs J R Callen hosted guests including Walter Lien and family and Harry Phillips family from Centerville while Bernard Hays and son hosted cousins at Blakesburg. Kenneth Condra and children joined a meal with Os non family. Fred Hiatt visited Albia for Christmas with kin. Don Sears and family on furlough from San Antonio joined Lloyd Rose clan.
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J. R. Callen
Lien
Walter
Mra
Harry Phillips
Centerville
Dale Callen
Des.Moines
Phillips
Bernard Hays
Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Bernard
Jim Hays
Blakesburg
Kenneth Condra
Fred Hiatt
Albia
Little Charles
Max Martin
Archie Martin
Mike
Otha Hiatt
Max Joaph
U. S
Hiatt
Don Sears
San Jonio
Texas
Lloyd Rose
Orha Oneek
M. P
Birdie Main
Andy Brown
Iconium
George Winslet
Paul Broshar
Arnold Cuthamp
Des Moines
Georgianna Winslet
Pearl Broshar
Judith
Skip Broshar
Bert Turner
Jack Broshar
Ames
Chet Brosher
Janet
Bill
Randolph
Artie Broshar
C. A. Ture
Pat Morrison
Chicago
Martin Greer
Greer
Hedrick
Harry Glickie
Boyd Runnells
Burlington
Edna Mae Luse
Evie Runnells
Shirley Stocker
Edna Hiatt
Harold
Clarence Schaffner
Timmy
Johnnie
Ferriday
Horace Schaffner
Omaha
Nebr
Louie Y. Schaffner
Ottumwa
Billy Schaffner
Lincoln
Fand
Otha Taylor
Jana
Thomas Toft
Cathy
Dayne Taylor
Dick Johnson
Harold Taylor
Buell Taylor
Paren
Bert Vickrey
Plano
Card of Thanks Expressing Christmas Gratitude
A Christmas card message thanks neighbors and friends for cards and gifts during the Yuletide season. The writer notes the Christmas spirit and expresses gratitude for being counted worthy to share in it, signed by Rey and Mrs. Evan R. Stona. The note also thanks the Pool Hall boys for a robe dressing gift.
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Rely
Rey
Evan R. Stona
Memorial note from Gravis Garden remembers gift giver
A fragmented tribute expresses gratitude to Shanks and the Gravis Garden for remembering the author with gifts and cards. The tone is solemn and personal, recalling appreciation and a longtime acquaintance.
Rita Halden Honored as Life Member of WCS Grace Methodist
Mrs Rita Halden was made a life member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Grace Methodist Church. The ceremony occurred at Mrs Carl Black’s home with a life membership certificate and pin presented and a potted ponsetti given. Mrs Chester Broshar led devotions, and the study on Acts was conducted by Mrs W V Murdy and Mrs T R Gardner. Choir and Christmas carols preceded a Christmas story by Mrs C L Har itinger. Tea table décor featured lighted candies and potted ponsettis. Twenty eight members attended the afternoon meeting.
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Etta Halden
Women's Society
Christian Service
Grace Methodist
Carl Black
Halden
Chester Broshar
W. V. Murdy
T. R. Gardner
Ralph McDonough
Black
C. L. Haritinger
Broshar
Martin Greer
Garden Club Delivers 39 Christmas Boxes
Garden Club members gathered at Mrs. Max Mc Donoughs home to pack 39 Christmas cookie boxes for local shut ins and elderly residents, delivering cheer to those in need.
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Garden Club
Max Mc.Donough
Union Farmerettes Hold Christmas Party at Evelyn
The Union Farmerettes 4 H club held a Christmas exchange and igandy party Wednesday evening. They sang carols and visited Evelyn Shuck, making candy. Seven members attended along with four guests, including Dick Kintner of Camp Indian Gap, Pa., who came for a short visit with Richard Smith.
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Evelyn
Farmerettes
Pfe
Dick Kintner
Camp Indian Gap
Richard Smith
Flight of the Born to Paxston Family in Valparaiso
A baby girl weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces was born to Mr and Mrs Dean Paxston of Valparaiso Indiana. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Paxston of Moravia. Another birth records a baby son for Mr and Mrs Albert Cod of Moline Illinois with grandparents Mr and Mrs Versal Paxston of Bettendorf.
Stars and Masons To Install Wednesday
Stars and Masons prepare for a joint installation of officers at the lodge hall on Wednesday evening. Eastern Star officers include Mrs. Leonard Palmer as worthy matron and Mrs. Truxton licks as associate matron with P K Horner as associate patron and Mrs Carl Black as conductress. Moravia Chapter lists appointive posts to be announced. Masonic officers shown include Loyd Carter as worshipful master and Howard Evans as senior warden. appointive posts for the Masonic order are not yet complete.
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Eastern Star
Leonard ~ Palmer
Orthy
Truxton Licks
Carl Black
See
The
Effie Gollaher
Moravia Order of ‘the Eastern Star
Leonard Palmer
Margaret Callen
Marshall
Icel
Marjorie Coulson
Lucille
Carter
Sentinel
Adah
Opal
Ona Card
Ruth
Leora Scott
Osther
Marie Evans
Martha
Doris Wilson
Electa
Dorothy Turner
Masonic Order
Loyd Carter
Howard Evans
Ray
Charity
P. K. Hornet
C. C. Coulson
Norman Ward
Christmas Party at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Miss Mabel Coulgon and the Girls Missionary Guild hosted a Christmas party and cooperative supper Friday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Mrs. M. K. Blackman presided as program numbers from Sunday School classes and Christmas carols filled the evening, ending with a gift exchange.
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Revangelical United Brethren Church
Mabel Coul‘gon
Girls Missionary Guild
M. K. Blackman
S B s Club Enjoys Christmas Party
Following Sunday School and program practice at the church on Saturday afternoon the 3 B a club met in the church dining room for a Christmas party. Rev Evan Stroud led brief devotions and the group sang a club song before exchanging presents. A peanut exhibit was featured and their first post Christmas project will be a Hobo party with the date to be announced.
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Evan Stroud
CurreneS Grace Methodist Church Events
CurreneS Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Mrs Karl Tuttle superintendent and worship at 11 00 a m The mid winter youth can held Saturday from 9 00 a m featuring speakers Rev Johns Byrvester Smith of Iowa Wesleyan College and Rev Dendy Garkett of Central Methodist Church Oskaloosa Nigeria guest Clemant Is ong of Nigeria will present films also Rev Mayti Greer pastor 8 45 a m service and 7 15 p m evening service Brihheets Thursday meetings at Mrs Clyde McDonald s home
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Grace Methodist
Marti Greer
Karl Tuttle
Ndee Numa
Johns Byrvester Smith
Iowa
Wealeyatr College
Dendy Garkett
Central Methodist Church
Oskalsosa
WweeLay Murrudpir Church
Mayti# Greer
Clyde McDonald
Church Evening Services Announced at Louis Schaffner Home
The notice lists Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. and a long service with sermon at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, plus a monthly Thursday prayer meeting at the Louis Schaffner Home at 7:30 p.m. The message invites attendance at all services and references a day night event with a substantial offering.
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Christian Endeavor
Louis Schaffner
Open House at Parsonage Announced for Morning Worship
Sunday School at ten in the morning with the parish inviting all to attend Open House at the parsonage. The notice highlights a candle lighting and a call to gather for worship.
Evangelist Schaafner to Speak at Church
Beginning tonight December 26 at the local church of Christ Evangelist Clarence A Schaafner a former Moravia minister who has towed in evangelistic work in Louaha will preach gospel messages in a three night meeting. Services are set for Wednesday Thursday and Friday at 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend with Bible family and friends.
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Church of Christ
Clarence A. Schaffner
Moravia
Louaha
FE M Society Holds Co op Dinner at Paxton
Members of the W F M of the Church of the Nazarene held a cooperative dinner at the home of former member Mrs Fay Paxton near Drakesville on Wednesday. The afternoon featured the monthly session with Mrs Forrest Main delivering the Christmas Story for devotions, Mrs C G Woodward leading prayers, and Mrs Carson Jordan conducting the lesson. Mrs Main led the business session and a Christmas box was packed. a sum of money will be sent to Nazarene headquarters at Des Moines for distribution during the holidays.
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Church of the Nazarene
Fay Paxston
Drakesville
Jesson
Forrest Main
C. G. Woodward
Carson Jordan
Main
The
Nazarene Church
Dea’ Moines
E. T. C. Club
Leonard Palmer
Zell Calen
Albert Veach
Sunday and Monday Religious Services Note
The notice lists Monday from 2 to 5 o'clock and regular services next Sunday evening. Morning message theme titled The New Year Prize and evening theme fulfilled Program. It promises a hearty welcome to all and mentions a praise service titled The Un.
Iconium Methodist Church New Year Services Notes
The notice invites attendance at Iconium Methodist Church for Sunday school at 10:00 A M and public worship at 11:00 A M with sermon At the beautiful Gate. The W S C S meets with Mrai Neille Thursday afternoon. Young people gather at 7:00 P M for fellowship and worship. Fay E Garner pastor. 1:30 Sunday School 2:30 Worship Service 7:00 Thursday Young People meeting Prayer Service. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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S.C.S
Mrai Neille
Thompson
Miller Baptist Church
Fay E. Garner
Two Weddings at Unionville and Pleasant Home
Wanda Cochran and Dean Tomlin wed at Unionville Methodist parsonage with Rev Gerald Wilson officiating. In Ottumwa area, Mildred Thompson and Herschel Kelley united in marriage at Pleasant Home church in a ceremony by Rev Wilson.
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Wanda Cochran
Dean Tomlin
Unionville Methodist Parsonage
Gerald Wilson
Moraine High School
Wanda
Dlass
Scribbler
Dean
Press Club
Tomlin
Service update for Pfc Howard Paxston in Korea
Pfc Howard D Paxston完成 basic training in Oceanside California and is now stationed in Korea. His address is listed as Sees Pfc Howard D Paxston 1178982 KBiry 4th Bn with Marines 1st Marines Division FMF Postmaster San Francisco California. Also noted are family mentions of Mr and Mrs Duane Veach and Miss Delma Veach visiting Bes Moines and relatives in Panora Iowa.
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Howard D
Paxston
Oceanside
Calif
Korea
K Biry
Marines
San Francisco
California
Duané Vetch
Wea Panora
Delma Veach
Bes Moines
Christmas Dinners and Gift Exchanges Spotlight Community
A festive period across many households with pre Christmas dinners and Christmas Day gatherings. Families including Dotson, McDonough, Ashby, Robinson, Hiatt, Tisue, Schaffner, and others shared meals, gift exchanges, and visits at multiple homes in the area, with some noting milestones and anniversaries.
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Chamond Ashbys
Dotson
Levi Robinson
Christmas Dinner at Robert Jennings Home
The annual family Christmas dinner was held at the Robert Jennings home. Illness and bad weather shortened preparations and all the trimmings were moved to the noon hour. Guests from Alba Ottumwa Colfax and surrounding areas attended with Santa present and gift exchanges.
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Lee Hiatt
Charles
Mary Platts
F. C. Hiatt
R. C. Hiatt
Centerville
J. P. Day
Etla Halden
Hugh McFatridge
John Hiner
Johnette
Rex Haver
Horace Schaffner
Omaha
J. P. Foster
Ted Broshar
Dick Lucas
Rickey
Carol
Larry Main
Gary
Ind
Junior Donovan
Judy
Mike
Patty
Pearl
Hiner
Cedar Rapids
Floyd K. Broshar
Billy
Belmond
Kenneth Gladfelder
Gene
Robert Foster
Twyla
Donnie Hicks
Rolla Feaster
Jack
Lynne
Max Hiner
John Broshar
Donnie
Orman Lemonds
Jimmy
Lila Rose
Carl Tomtin
Lynn Fenton
Cpl
Robert C. Gladfelder
Korea
Virgil Brashar
Tucson
Texas
Robert Jennings
Santa
Big Henry Sutsose
Heni' Ma
Herman Sytapene
Mra
Yd John Mr
Sense van Weelden
Alba
Brown and
Roninle
Othiiawa
Andrew Sytama
Elvin
Donnie of
Vinton Lundy
Robert Pam Lae
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Chariton
Mr. M. P
Rita Halden Made
W.8.c.s
Flight of the
Stars and Masons
A. B. Church
S-B
Currenes
Evangelist Schaffner
Iconium Methodist
Cochran—Tomlin
Thompson—Kelley
Mildred ‘Thompson
Leo Thomp
Herschel Kelley
John Kelley
Unionville
Ruth Thompson
Norman
Kelley
Mary Thompson
Paul
Burns
Devere Thompson
Dennis Kelley
Leo Thompson
Nadine Kelley
Leon Burns
Russell Burns
Gwendolyn
Donna Underwood
Fern Kelley
Nadine
Fern
Dennis
Mary Burns
Paul Burns
Roy Underwood
Donna
Dayne ‘Taylor
Norman, Kelley
Russell Kelley
Jerry
Praxtone
San Prince California
Garnet McDonough
Leo Dayle
Deborah
Mary
Lou McDonough
Fred Buckmaster
Mex McDonough
Jack McDonough
Raymond Ashby
Bill Luse
Hop ‘Kinton
Leila Judge
Mary Lou McDonough
Es. Max McDonough
J. D. Pence
Charley Tyrrel
Detroit
Mich
Arnold Burnett
Ronnie
Newton
Orman Pence
Larry
Spencer
Sie
John Spencer
Paul Spencer
Ralph Davis
Familly
John V. Spencer
Sgalle
Virgil Pence
Kathryn Meany
James Weinman
Taulande
Richard
Theichard
Joe
Pau Dicks
Tack Tuttle
Christ
Ralph Atone
Purner
R. R. Pe
Herb Boblenz
Nancy
Martha Cluidon
John L. Dodd
Chris Day
Fred Dotson
Dayton Dotson
Spot
Don Cobler
Marilyn
F. K. Smith
Carol Anne
Pfc
Robert Cobler
Atlanta
Maude Whiteside
Wes- Oehier
Leon
Sara
Laws
Max Martin Ho
Brian Karr
Martha Kate
Otley
Lester Murdy
Odell
W. W. Murdy
Wendell Murdy
Charles Coffin
Carlson Duane
Garland Houser
Joyce
Lester Sawyer
Mitzie
Janie
J. R. Hoyer
Hillsboro
Ralph ‘Robinson
Bill Robinson
Billy and
Claire Robinson
Ruth Lelak
Johnnie Robinson
Barton
George Robinson
Roger
Sue
Dwight Main
Sheila
Ray Harris
Herbert Main
Glen Fowler
Lorraine
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Wilbert Johnson
Bill Laws
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
C. €. Coulson
Linda and Merrill
John Stevens
W. O. Coulson
Moulton
Chauncey Cole
Mystic
M. L. Hucks
Bettendorf
Ray Tubaugh
Grant Tadlock
Lon Shull
Lee Tadlock
Kenny
Basil Tadlock
Carl Tisue
Wayne
John Tadlock
C.W.Q
Illary
A. O. Main
Mary Rose
David Dohrmann
Waterloo
Carl Davis
Sidney
Billy Davis
Scottsbluff
Curtis Burton
O. G. Davis
C. Ralph Davis
Claire Woodward
Torrington
Wyo
Harry Woodward
Fran
the Wood
Ton Robb
Les Bypahareer
James
Easter
Veryl
John
Charlotte
Colfax
McCloud
Eva Malin
Ibia
Denny Homerin
Toya
Donald
Richard Veach
Joellyn
C 'Rawlins
Henry Lurber
Harley Woodward
Jimmie
Frank
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