Churches Launch Attendance Drive in Moravia Area
The Moravia Methodist and Ev Angelical United Brethren churches launch a World Wide Church Attendance Movement from January 1 to Easter Sunday April 1. Local ministers Rev. Lynn King and Rev. John Grenfell outline plans to involve members and newcomers, call for a three month covenant to attend weekly services, and initiate visitor outreach and school connections. Posters will remind the community of church loyalty and regular worship.
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Moravia
Methodists
Grenfell
King
Christmas Dinner Held At Roscoe Argo Home
Due to Mrs. Robert Jennings illness the annual Christmas dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo on Sunday December 18. Santa visited and a tree and gift exchange followed. Attendees included families from Des Moines Albia Centerville Marshalltown Harcourt and Vinton among others.
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Robert Jennings
Roscoe Argo
Santa Claus
Andrew Sytsma
Elvin
Donna
Harcourt
Arthur Lewis
Joyce
Marylin
Bobby
Janice
Chuck Fletcher
Jack Comstock
Des Moines
Charles Jennings
Marshalltown
Herman Sytsma
Henry van Weelden
Lioyd Johnson
Albia
Harry Jennings
Janet
Garry
Edward O'Hara
Centerville
Vinton Lundy
Roscoe Arga
Clover Leaf Club Christmas Meeting Report
The Clover Leaf club met with Belen McAninch for the Christmas gathering. A large crowd of 18 members attended the cooperative dinner, with four guests and several men present. They cut nuts, exchanged gifts, and planned the next meeting with Mrs. Frank Tarbell on January 4. A cooperative supper is planned at the schoolhouse Friday.
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Clover Leaf Club
Belen McAninch
Frank Tarbell
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
Mrs. Lewis Rouse expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for cards visits flowers and many acts of kindness during hospitalization and after returning home. Appreciation is heartfelt and sincere.
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Ottumwa Hospital
Lewis Rouse
Many Local Families Share Christmas Dinner Amid Long Reunion
A large Christmas Day gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Johnson in Centerville featured extended family from Ottumwa Des Moines Ames and across Iowa. Dozens of relatives and friends attended dinners and visits, including the Pollard Simmons Luse Kaster and Whicker families, with travel to Des Moines Fairfield Centerville and Denver noted. A cooperative dinner capped a day of reunion and travel as servicemen and relatives returned home for the holiday.
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Virgil Johnson
Gabe Johnson
Wanda
Wilbur Johnson
Ottumwa
Dale Derby
Aliia
Walter Scott
Ron Tisue
M. T. Ewing
Ralph Robinson
John Scott
Lois Tolbert
Pam
Gene McClurg
Ames
Margaret Stocker
Jeneice Daugherty
Blakesburg
Anna Easter
Merle Brauer
Minneapolis
Clearfield
Utah
Dale Lower
Rockford, Ill
Orph Kaster
Harold Brown
Janice
Ray Darrah
Centerville
Forrest Kaster
Donnie Kaster
Rodney
Roger
Dean Kaster
Larry Kaster
Center
Donald McCloud
Donald
Clint Robb
Unionville
Charles Harvey
Richard
Jennie Pollard
Bill Schultz
Glen Fowler
Birdie Main
Frank Houser
Zell Cahen
Ralph Freeman
Oskaloosa
Paul Simmons
Burt
Oklahoma City
Okla
Carrie Jean Simmons
Lincoln
Nebr
Virginia Simmons
Darby
Carrie Simmons
Simmons
Pollard
Lester Sawvel
Ana Mre
J. R. Hoyer
Hillsboro
Iva Sawvel
Fairfield
Keith Sawvel
Chicago
Jimmie Sawvel
Newton
Mitzie Sawvel
Deg Moines
Frank Rogers
Jaren
Waterloo
Patoe
Ray Poage
Des Moines
Earl Seivers
Avoca
T. G. Wheeler
I Des Moines
Grover Easter
Ray McCloud
Dennis Homerin
Albia
Harvey Matin
Charley Main
Kansas City
Harvey Mains
Walter Clark
Walden T. Smith
Jack Gustafson
Mediapolis
Howard Smith
Colorado Springs
Colo
E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
Harold Hawk
Jeannie
Joanne
Coleen
Basil Tadlock
Charles
Elaine
University Park
Jackllingworth
Denise
Judy Martin
Frank Wilson
Paul
Cory Luse
W. H. George
James Weinman
Joe and
Jimmie
Indianola
Richard Smith
Hugo ‘Johnson
J.O. More
John Tadlock
Lee Tadlock
Kenny
A. E. Shu
Grant Tadlock
Irene
Naoma Sue
Bobbie Dean Whicker
Frank Smodie
Pennsylvania
Glen Whicker
Johnnie Whicker
Oalla Whicker
Rex Caster
Denver
Colorado
James Caster
Chugwater
Wyo
Luther Caster
Maude Coltrain
Lowell Harris
Ernest West
Kenneth Coltrain
Wm. Woodward
Ciidren O Colfax
O. G. Woodward
Ted Campbell
W. N. Miller
Eleanor
Wilbur
iSite
Carl, Coffin
Promise City
Duane Coffin
Dean Wintermuter
Duane Veach
Des ‘Moines
Albert Veach
Bernard Barnthouse
Aaron Campbell
Leonard Palmer
Bertha Hudson
Kirksville
Greentop
Arlene Rinehart
Grant City
Richard Albertson
S.A
San Diego
Calif
E. E
Lige
Albertson
George
Robinson
C. W. Craver
Jessie
Collins
Mt. Union
Claire Woodward
Roy Woodward
Torrington
Tom Robb
Washington
Harry Woodward
Ron Woodward
Mettie Roland
Clara Irelan
Watson Roland
Elvin Stocker
Evie Runnells
Clarence Keltner
Redfield
Keltner
Max Fullerton
Wausaukee
Wis
John Lockman
Emery Hiatt
R. C. Hart
Land
Clell Blumer
Patsy
Texas
Mardevas
DeLoris
R.C. Hart
George Turner
Larry Brooks
Danny
Sonny Brooks
Tanks Installed By Supply Company At ISU Area Plant
Work began on plumbing installations for the petroleum bulk plant with tanks to be filled after January. Crews started on a bulk and fertilizer storage building west of the ISU tracks, 28 by 60 feet, followed by a 38 by 100 feet structure for bag fertilizer, petroleum and other products and an office. Concrete foundations will be used for ramp access to allow carting from trucks or railcars. Office space is set up in the ISU depot south room. Walter Gardner, the company manager, is arranging installation of smaller bulk storage nearby in Bloomfield. The firm will serve a three county area including Monroe Appanoose and Davis counties.
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ISU
Walter Gardner
Bloomfield
Monroe
Appanoose
Davis
Moravia Farm Service
Public Installation Program for Eastern Star and Masons
A joint public installation of officers of the Eastern Star and Masons will be held Monday evening at 7:30 January 2 at the Masonic hall. Mrs Elbert Moore will be installed as Worthy Matron and Ray Charity as Worthy Patron of the Stars. George Scott will be installed as Worshipful Master of the Masons. The public is invited.
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Eastern Star and
Masons
Masonic Hall
Elbert Moore
Ray’ Charity
George Scott
Local cooperative dinner gathers Dotson and guests
A Sunday cooperative dinner at Fred Dotson home brings together John Dotson Udell Marthe Thompson Maude Whiteside Edith Prose Centerville. Monday evening visitors from Ottumwa include Bob Coleman Laniece Kay Lee and Roy Armen Trout. Guests from Dex Moines join family gatherings with Josie Charity and Raymond Charity. Christmas and Easter visits noted with extended family in Otumwa Bonaparte and Moulton.
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Fred Dotson
John Dotson
Udell
Marthe Thompson
Maude Whiteside
Edith Prose
Centerville
Bob Coleman
Laniece
Kay Lee
Roy Armentrout
Ottumwa
Dwain Horn
Randy
Dex Moines
Josie Charity
Moulton
Raymond
Ray Charity
Janet
Gary
James
Bonaparte
Carl Hiatt
Largdy
Harold Snelling
Otumwe
Tubaughs Turners Top Christmas Decorations in Moravia
Two rural homes earned prize money for Christmas decorations. Richard Tubaughs won first prize, Ray Tubaughs took third, and Max Hiner’s Moravia home was second. Turner & Son led business displays, with Dewey's Place second and Veach Drug third. Prizes funded jointly by the Booster Club and Moravia Garden Club.
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Richard Tubaughs
Ray Tubaughs
Max Hiner
Moravia
Turner & Son
Dewey
Veach
Booster Club
Charley VanDorin Comes Home From Hospital Stay
Charley VanDorin was brought to his home Friday from the University Hospital in Iowa City to recuperate from major surgery. The trip home was made in the Turner ambulance. Mrs Ella Foster, who has been staying with Mrs VanDorin during her husband’s hospitalization, has returned to her home and the VanDorin children are assisting in his care.
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Charley VanDorin
University Hospital
Iowa City
Turner
Ella Foster
Vinton Lundy Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
A surprise party honoring Vinton Lundy was arranged by the Shanghai club at the Lundy home on Wednesday evening December 21. Refreshments included pie and coffee and were served to a long list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Fred Christy and Barbara, Mr and Mrs Happy Walker, Tama McDonald, Clarence Scott and Josephine, Glen Overturf, Ronnie and Judy, Cora Murphy, Bert Rinehart and family, Gerald Rinehart and Mike, Wayne Christy and Elaine, Aubrey Christy and Amy, Floyd, Clarence and John Hiner, Raymond Perry, Delbert Calhoun and Richard and Karl Les.
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Vinton Lundy
Lundy
Shanghai Club
Fred Christy
Barbara
Happy Walker
Tama McDonald
Mes
Clarence Scott
Josephine
Glen Overturf
Ronnie
Judy
Allie
Taylor and
Earl
Cora Murphy
Christmas Guests At Harley Tisue Home
Holiday gatherings served a 4 purkey dinner with guests including Clifford Tisue family Sandra from Des Moines and the Argo Nash and Tisue clans. Monday visitors to Grant Tadlock home included Carl Tisuejr sons Joe Tadlock and JA E Shull. An oyster supper and gift exchange drew Basil Tadlock Lorrianne Larry Tadlock Arnold Cutkamp Art Boeckdeman and Skip Broshar plus Drake Moines visitors at Paul Broshear home.
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Harley Tsue
Clifford Tisue
Sandra
Des Moines
Roy Argo
James Nash
Carl Tisue
Grant
Basil Tadlock
Mars
Larry Tadlock
Lorrianne
Arnold Cutkamp
Art Boeckdeman
Skip Broshar
Thes Moines
Paul Broshar
Goeldner Chosen As FFA Banquet Speaker Moravia Chapter selects former superintendent as speaker
The Moravia FFA monthly meeting opened at 11:25 by 43 members in attendance. Melvin H. Goeldner, former Moravia schools superintendent, was chosen as the banquet speaker for the group headed by Jerold Luse. The meeting included treasurer's report by Ronnie Tomlin and a Christmas card report by Bill O'Hara. A cow was given to Frank Balhanger. Refreshments of pop were served after.
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Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Ronnie Tomlin
Bill O’hara
FFA
Frank Balhanger
Melvin H. Goeldner
Jerold Luse
Twentieth Century Reading Club Meets With Mrs Dodd
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Dodd. Role call asked I resolve what in 1956. On the program Mrs. Emery Hiatt named the Prophets of Judah and outlined their historical position. She conducted a Biblical quiz and a social hour followed the program.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
John Dodd
Emery Hiatt
Moravia Rebekah Lodge to Install Officers
The Moravia Rebekah lodge will install officers on January 9 with an invitation sent to the Mystic lodge for a joint event. Mrs. Melissa Felton presided at the meeting, a Salvation Army donation was approved, and members will bring home made cookies to the next gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Turner served cookies and coffee during the social evening.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Mystic Lodge
Melissa Felton
CurorcueS Evangelical Church Schedule and Meeting
Evangelical United Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:35 a.m. Boys and Girls Fellowship at 6:45 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Council of Administration meets Monday Jan 2 at the Parsonage 7:30 p.m. Reverend Lynn J. Ming presiding.
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Evangelical United
Lynn J. Ming
Milolater
Earl Boyer
Council of Administration
First Christian Church Schedule and Dinner Announcement
Mrs Birdie Mass superintendent leads Sunday School at 10 and communion at 11 with Bible study at 7 30 led by Mrs Marshall Perry. Ladies Aid to serve next dinner February 1.
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First Christian Church
Birdie Mass
Marshall Perry
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Family Night
Grace Methodist Church invites members to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic service follows at 6:30 p.m. Family Night is set for Wednesday January 4 at 6:30 p.m. The event features slides on Methodist mission work in Elizabethville Africa supported by the church.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Elizabethville
Africa
E U B YOUTH RALLY THURSDAY EVENING
The Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church hosts a youth rally with eight area E U B churches. Guest speaker is Dr. A V Howland, former president of York College and current Westmar College PR director. A 7 30 p m worship service, fellowship hour, and light lunch follow, assisted by Carl VanZante Harold Mason and youth counselors. All community youth invited.
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Moravia
Carl VanZante
Harold Mason
Public installation by Eastern Stars and Masons slated
The Eastern Stars and Masons will hold a public installation of officers Monday evening January 2 at 7 30 at the Masonic hall. The public is invited.
Local Firms Say Season's Greetings In Union Columns
Moravia merchants and surrounding territory publish season's greetings in the Moravia Union. Ad readers praised last week’s Christmas issue ads as a personal message from businesses. Featured greeters include Andy Andrews Albia firms, banks, stores, garages, and service providers across Moravia and nearby towns.
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Moravia
Moravia Union
Andy Andrews
Moravia Union Moravia Produce McClurg Implement Co
McGrighy
D-X MecDonough’s Service Oehler Bros
Paul Cridlebaugh
Paul Hiatt
Phillips 66
Peoples National Bank
Alicia Ralph
Gibbs Family Injured in Seymour Car Collision
Ivan Gibbs and his son Gene were seriously injured in a collision near the Gibbs home. They were taken to St Josephs hospital in Centerville. John Merritt, the neighbor boy, drove the other car and sustained multiple injuries. Beulah Hiatt Gibbs, formerly Miss Beulah Hiatt, is Mrs. Gibbs.
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Wilbur Miller
Seymour
Ivan Gibbs
Gene
Gibbs
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
John Merritt
Mrs
Mrs Bivin Honored At Birthday Dinner In Center ville
A birthday dinner was held Monday December 26 at Mrs Eliza Stuckey home in Center ville to honor Mrs Della Bivin. Attending were the Carl Hiatt family Mrs Johnnie Whicker Moravia Mr and Mrs Versal Robb Center ville Mrs Eliza Stuckey and the honoree Mrs Della Bivia. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Loren Eddy and son of Alicia.
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Eliza Stuckey
Centerville
Della Bivin
Carl Hiatt
Johnnie Whicker
Moravia
Versal Robb
Centervie
Eliza, Stuckey
Della Bivia
Loren Eddy
Alicia
Stocker couple welcomed daughter Judith Ann on Saturday
Judith Ann Stocker was born Saturday December 24 at Ottumwa hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Stocker. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mikels and Mr. and Mrs. Millan Stocker.
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Charley van Doorin
Goeldner
Century Club
Rebekah
E. U. B. Youth Rally
The
Eastern Stars and Masons J
Turner and Son
Turner Funeral Home
Verich Ingre2sert. Co
Veach Drug Store
Willians Clothing
Mrs. Bivin
Jack Bigley
Council Bluffs
Fred Schneider
Fredrick Schneider
Michael Steven
Maryville, Mo
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