Christmas Dinner Ties Many Families in Des Moines Area
The article lists numerous households hosting Christmas gatherings across Centerville, Albia, Newton, Sigourney, Oskaloosa, Des Moines, and surrounding towns. Guests include relatives from Tracy, Caldwell Idaho, Cheyenne Wyoming, Joliet Illinois, and more, with multiple extended families sharing meals and gifts. Sgt. Richard Robb is noted as home on furlough from the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walter
George Simmons
Wilton Junction
Frank Paxston
Henry Simmons
Tracy
Billie Paxston
Washington
Donald Paxston
Caldwell Idaho
Ivan Paxston
Albia
Gene McCombs
Newton
Myr
Birdie Main
Ray Harris
Joyce
Patty
Herbert Main
Dwight Main
Des Moiner
Glen Fowler
Lois
Gaylord Main
Joanne
John Platt
Fay
Victor Mastin
Des Moines
A. G. Turner
Bertha Spencer
Alicia
Max Josephs
Centerville
Ralph Spencer
Chistmas
Roy Underwood
Dayne Taylor
Glen Burns
Obe Burns
Will Tisue
Alex Main
Lawrence Roland l
Elvin Stocker
George Irelan
Clara
Bill Trelan
Johnnie Irelan
Kenneth Condra
Guy McCannon
Numa
Mary Hoskinson
Frank Houser
Earnest Hiatt
Guy Hiatt
Clair
Harold Hudgens
U. S
Oskaloosa
Will Eatin
Clifford Roger
Mary
Alvin Vroman
Hillsdale, NL
Walt Lake
Woodrow Norton
Lucile Ketsler
Mable Norton
Clyde Lister
Plano
Carl Hiatt
Larry
Richard Robb
Max Martin
Vesta Oehler
Leon
Curtis Bailey
Billy Joe
Weather notes and farm scene mix in Moravia report
A brief weather update details a white Christmas, snow turning to ongoing flurries, with frigid start warming to near freezing. Rev Rabuck showcases a 100 acre farm five miles from Coon Rapids. Local sports recap notes Moravia girls 47 28 and Moravia boys 26 24 at Unionville with top scorers Rick and Tracy. Next Moravia games set for Jan 4 against Melrose and Ottumwa Success School. Subscriptions listed from area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabuck
Coon Rapids
Moravia
Ita
Unionville
Rick
Tracy
Scieszinski
Melrosé Boys
Iowa Success School
Ottumwa
Christmas Program At Hilton Church Delights Congregation
The Hilton Church Christmas program by the children on Friday December 24 was inspiring with congregational hymns. Santa Claus visited late, gifts and candy were handed out, and the pastor received a large basket. New Year’s Eve observances are planned with a church night program at 7:30 and a devotional service at 10, followed by Sunday school and worship next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Church
S. P. Trostle
Santa Claus
Moravia
Hilton
Church of the Nazarene Announces January Services
Pastor F A Hahn leads 10:00 a m Sunday School and 11:00 a m Morning Worship with 7:00 p m N P 5 and 7:30 p m Thursday prayer and Bible study. Rev Craig Weathers conducts morning and evening services Sunday Jan 2. Jan 9 and 16 feature Rev George McLearn. Cottage prayer meeting at Bill Woodward home Thursday led by Mrs Forrest Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H
Johnson
Craig Weathers
George] McLearn
Bill Woodward
Forrest Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Notice
Pastor C L Young invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship follows at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. High School C E and Intermediate C E available. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting also scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
C. L. Young
Harold Mason
C. E
Grace Methodist Church Grace Morevia Iowa First Sunday 1849
Grace Methodist Church in Morevia Iowa announces Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m with the pastor speaking on Looking Forward This marks the first Sunday of 1849 The church invites all to attend Fellowship Night is scheduled for Wednesday evening January 5 Mrs John Veach chairs the program urging members and friends to attend and enjoy the fellowship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Morevia
Iowa
Waunelta McConnell
John Veach
Wesley Methodist Church Morning Worship Schedule
Morning worship at 9 45 with Sunday school at 10 30 marks the first Sunday of 194y. Members are invited to join as the church begins the year with a welcoming hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta
Church of Christ Moravia Service Announcement
The Moravia Church of Christ with James Brown as minister invites worship at 9 45 a m. Includes singing and sermon as part of the morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James Brown
What Can a Christian Expect What the Bible Teaches on False Teachers
The message outlines church services at 10 45 a m and 11 00 a m with Eugene McCrory September evening service 7 30 pm Singing and preaching. The topic asks what Christians can expect and lists six biblical cautions about false teachers including their perversion of the gospel and the need to mark and avoid them. The cited verses include II Peter 2 11 3 Galatians 1 6 9 Colossians 2 8 Romans 16 17 James 3 19 20 Jude 1 4 5 II Peter 2 4 12 and 1 4 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McCrory
Church Notices and Services Schedule Rendered
Best James Brown leads Sunday program at 10:00 Bible School followed by Lord's Supper and singing. Preaching and continuing church work detailed in the service notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Bible School
Jisod
Christmas Party At Mrs Obe Burns Celebrated
Mrs Obe Burns hosted a Christmas Eve gathering with 34 attendees including children and grandchildren. Guests enjoyed a gift exchange and refreshments of popcorn salted peanuts and assorted candy after the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Obe Burns
Obe Burns
For Sale Printing Needs Mention Moravia Union Ad
Classified notice offers printing supplies and services including letter heads envelopes and business cases with reference to The Moravia Union newspaper. Indicates sale or ad space in the Moravia Union daily.
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The
Moravia Union
Salem Christmas Socials and Family Visits
A string of Christmas and weekend visits across Salem are listed. Families including Brown, Hamilton, Lewis, Jennings, Perry, Sheldon, McCord, Potts, Gladfelder, Rinehart, Hellyer, Whitehead, Rose, and Perry shared holidays and gatherings at various homes in Des Moines and nearby. Relatives attended dinners, tree gatherings, and cooperative school events with numerous children and extended family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Brown
Cass Hamilton
Jim McAningh
Arthur Lewis
Des Moines
Robert Jennings
Charles
Raymond Perry
Fred Sheldon
Leonard Perry
Ray McCord
Edward
B. C. Whitehead
Donald
Ruby Whitehead
Phoenix
Ariz
Horton Potts
Bertha Martin
Alicia
Kenneth Gladfelder
Jess. Gladfelder
Jess Gladfelder
Leanne Main
Frank Gladfelder
Bert Rinehart
Lew
Frank Rinehart
George Hellyer
Monnie Rose
Donna
Dell Hellyer
Clarence Whitehead
Sandra
Mia
Coulson
Jerry Don
Dickie Martin
Jackie
Margaret Perry
Woodhall
Elbert Perry
Argo Bros
Christmas Program at New Hope Anchors School
A Christmas tree and program were held at New Hope Anchors under teacher Mia Lula R Fillmont’s direction on Wednesday night December 22. Parents relatives and friends attended as chalk drawings by 5th to 7th graders depicted Bethlehem deer and a 1948 strike scene. The program featured carols and solos from students including Karleen Woodward Patricia Harsh David Weat Bobby Harsh Jimmie Turner Jimmie Don Pettibone Tommie Pettibone Betty Harsh Ann Pettibone Karleen Fischer and Karen Woodward with audience participation and Santa references.
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New Hope Achors
Mia
Lula R. Fillmont
Bethlehem
Santa
Santa Claus
Karleen Woodward
Patricia Harsh
David Weat
Bobby Harsh
Little Town of
Billy Harsh
Jimmie George Turner
Jimmie Don Pettibone
Tommie Pettibone
Karleen Fischer
Ann Pettibone
Betty Harsh
Deck the Hall
Karen
Ronnie Woodward
School
Karen Woodward
Jingle Bells
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Harry M. Phillips
M. &. McDanel
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G. D. Lynch
Clifford Boyer
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Joliet, Id
Gene Boyer
al Knudsen
Janice
Frank Veach
Grant Everman
Barton
Nancy
Richard Veach
Knudsen
Nancy Everman
Frank V. Hiatt
Imogene
Thelma Lage
Edna Mse
Jimmie
Harold Hoffman
Pete Dick
Roy Woodward
Donnie
Kenny Woodward
Torrington
Wy8
Ronald Woodward
Ronnie
Guy Argo
Jay Argo
Albert Tubaugh
Ralph Tubaugh
Blakesburg
Venetah Andrews
Richard Tubaugh
Ray Tubaugh
Gloria
Donna Rae J
Dixie Rae
Russell Tubaugh
Joy
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Charles Enos Hiatt
Albie
Fred Hiatt
Eva Runnels
Boyd
H. H. Pabst
Earl Hiatt
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Walter Proctor
Pittonville
Burdette Ward
Lawrence Ward
J. H. Ward
Cedar Rapids
N. R. Ward
Larry Brooke
Danny
Emil Halden
Kathleen
George Halden
Frank Swaim
Albert Hogkinson
Gust Johnson
Zelma
Katherne Walker
Elden
Kenneth Barghahns
Tamily
Ted Oehler
Roy Tubaugh
John Tadlock
Claude Hawk
Carolyn
Richard
Barold Hawk
Jeannie
Joan Lynne
Hugh Tadlock
E.G. Hewk
Warren DuVail
Jay- Uy
Roth Gibtone
Robert Foster
Twyla
Gertie Boyer
Pearl Hiner
John Broshar
Dixie
J. W. Donovan
Judy
Mike
Lew Hiner
Oakdale
R. L. Lucas
Carol Ann
Rickey
Sharon
Hammond
Indiana
Horace Schaffner
Dorothy
Cincinnati
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Max Hiner
Fern Foster
Rolla Foster
Lynn
Lester Brain
R. C. Stockwell
Aon
Ames
Don L. Brain
Davenport
Frank Cooper
Roy Oughton
Robert Triebswetter
Betty Ann
Mra
Leo Cooper
Mystic
Walter Reaple
Rock Island
Betty Cooper
Bill Cooper
Velma Luse
Ralph Davis
Clell Davis
Spring Valley
Minnesota
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Jimmy
Dick Brennan
Hartford
Town
Arthur Davis
Centeville
Harold Davis
Blakenburg
G. Davis
G. G. Davis
Cyril McDanel
B. Utterback
Moulton
Francis Argo
Homer Utterback
M. E. McDanel
Virginia Hiatt
Don Wolf
Wayna
Lloyd
Richard Goughnour
Maxwell
Harry Pearson
Herachel Johnson
T. J. Luse
E. R. Hiatt Mears Walter
Dale Lower
Merle Brauer
Everett Miller
Mary Johnson
Elmer Shake U
Ente Plumbing Cheating CO
Rere Eee ci
Moravia Theatre
Drene Duane, Philip Dorn and
Rudy Vallee
Burton
Salem
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