Moravia Lodge Appoints Officers and Plans Installations
Moravia Rebekah lodge No. 404 met at the I O O F hall with Mrs. Gerald Morgan as Noble Grand. A charter draped for 80 days honored Mrs. Sarah Tillmont. A joint Odd Fellows and Rebekah installation is planned for late January. Charles Broshar of Moravia designed a pig saver combination hog house and self feeder now shown at his barber shop back room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
I. 0. O. F. Hall
Gerald Morgan
Noble Grand
Sarah Tillmont
Leonard Palmer
Roscoe Pennington
Raymond Ashby
George Firkins
Noble
D. E. Bishop
Imogene Hiatt
Oddfellows
Rebekahe
Ralph Pfannebecker
Romer Utterback
Ivan Harsh
Fred Tillmont
Inside Guardian
Outside Guardian
Harold Hoffman
Thelma Luge
Harold Hudgens
Lawrence Roland
J. P. Day
Mia
Ralph Tuttle
Charlea Broshar
Moravia
Charles
Moravia School Presents Operettas and Christmas Program
On December 22 Moravia Public School grades 1 2 3 4 and kindergarten performed The Fir Tree s Christmas and grades 4 5 4 7 8 presented Santa and His Auto Sleigh under Mrs Verva Aitchison with help from grade teachers. High school held a Christmas music program and classes exchanged gifts before vacation. Moravia schools closed for Christmas and reopen January 3.
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Moravia
Dorothy B. Creighton
Santa
Ira B. Wilson
Verva Aitchison
Martin
Hopkins
McKinley
Stansberry
Sheldon
Progressive Club Hosts Card Night at Tuttle Home
Members of the Progressive club met at Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tuttles home last Thursday evening for a cooperative supper and gift exchange. Three tables of cards were in play with prizes won by Mrs. Theo Miller, Mrs. Chester Hrushar, and Mrs. Lester Brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Karl Tuttle
Theo Miller
Chester Hrushar
Lester Brain
Penningtons Welcome Christmas Guests for Grandson Birthday
Mr and Mrs Rustue Pennington entertained Christmas day in honor of their grandson Jerry Gene Bobleng celebrating his fifth birthday. His parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Boblenz attended with family members Neney and Comix among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rustue Pennington
Honley
Jerry Gene Bobleng
Jerry Gene
Mex Herbert Boblenz
Iis Siakeve
Neney
Comix
DESS WHITE BROTHER DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Raymond A. White aged 68 of Venice California died at his home on December 15 after a prolonged illness Born in Centerville he moved to California in 1904 Surviving are his mother Lillie White widow Lena White daughter Mrs Frank Harris a brother Des mond White two grandchildren and one great grandchild Mr and Mrs Deas White recently traveled to California bringing news of his illness and visit his mother in Venice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. White
Venice
Calif
Mr. White
Centerville
California
Lillie D. White
Lena White
Frank Harris
Desmond White
Deas White
Venlee
Troy Glicks Observe 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Troy Glick of near Ottumwa observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Glick. Guests included son and daughter in law Carl Glick of Hedrick and Dwight Glick of Rockford IA. The couple married December 22 1923. Only one of their three children was present Clell and wife and daughter Judy live in Upland California and Sgt Wayne Glick is stationed in New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Glick
Ottumwa
Harry Glick
Leav es Hosp ital Release Update from Des Moines
D DuValle has been released from Des Moines hospital and is staying at his daughter Mrs Bruce Gardner home. He plans to return to Moravia next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. DuValle
Des Moines
Bruce Gardner
Moravia
Quarantine Lifted After Family Scarlet Fever Case
Mayor Horner lifts the quarantine at the Art Fox home after their daughter Jane Ann recovers from scarlet fever. No other family members have contracted the illness and the 14 day quarantine period is completed.
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Horner
Art Fox
Jane Ann
Appreciation note from the Dotson home circle
The Art Fox Family thanks friends for thoughtfulness during shut-in days. Sunday visitors included Meg Dephes Qstergren and daughter, Mr and Mrs Don Cobler and family, and Marilyn Ottumas who visited grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox
Pred Dotson
Meg. Dephes
Qstergren
Wid
Don Cobler
Ottumas
Marilyn
Moravia Christmas Decorating Contest Ends in Ho Ho Ho
The Moravia Booster club held a town wide Christmas decorating contest in which Karl Tuttle won first prize of $10.00, Mrs. Albert Witherby was second for $5.00, and Rev. Earl Rabuck third for $3.00. Judges were Mrs. Leo Hiatt, Mrs. Wm. Woodward, and Mrs. Charles Coffin. All entries were commendable and made for a tough judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dav is Buy Hardware Store in Albia
Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis announce the purchase of a hardware store in Albia formerly the Thompson Hardware. The couple recently sold their farm northwest of Moravia and will open as the Davis Farm Block Hardware. They have also bought a residence in Albia and expect possession soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Davis
Moravia
Albia
Thompson Hardware
Davis
Slao
Albis
Moravia Man Improves After Nose Fracture Incident
Mr. McFatridge III C. M. McFatridge, confined at his Moravia home after a fall last Wednesday broke a bone in his nose, seemed to be a little better by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. McFatridge
Moravia
Van Dorin Christmas Dinner At Lockman Home
The Van Dorin families held their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the home of Mr. and Mrs J C Lockman. Attendees included J T Van Dorin family Leo L B Van Dorin Floyd McFall Dorin Wailes Ivan Wright W H Van Dorin Clell Clarence Banyen Dennis Kathryn Sylvan Van Dorin Marie R S Faber Mary Jo Dean Faber Carl Bettis Margaret Bill Charles Fonts Clarence Caster Leanne Rodger Gideon and family members Max Troy Lockman George Van Dorin and Clair Sincox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dorin
J. C. Lockman
J. T. van Dorin
Leo
L. B. van Dorin
Floyd McFall
Jerry
Dorin Wailes
Ivan Wright
W. H. van Dorin
Clell
Clarence Banyen
Dennis Jand
Kathryn
Sylvan van Dorin
Marie
R. S. Faber
Mary Jo
Dean Faber
Carl Bettis
Margaret
Bill
Charles Fonts
Clarence Caster
Leanne
Dinner Guests at Mrs Clara Morrison Farm Home
Mrs Clara Morrison hosted a family dinner on Monday December 27 at her farm. Attendees included three Morrison sisters and one brother with families, 41 guests total. Honored guests were Rev C G Weathers Florence Weathers and Rev Jack McDanel. Weathers headed to Arizona and California. McDanel plans a Seattle and Japan mission. The table featured poinsettias and lighted candies. turkey with all trimmings was served. The evening included hymns and reminiscing with numerous McDanel and Moffitt family members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Morrison
John McDanel
Jack McDanel
Kenneth McDanel
Earl Mikels
Tauiuy
Anne Silrud
Bapress
Clara Murrison
Christmas social notes from Napier and surrounding towns
Local Christmas gatherings feature Paul Hiatt and family in Napier Towa at the U. S. Hiatt home, and multiple visits across Ottumwa Centerville Centerville area. Guests include the Brooks, Pherigo, Veach, McDanel, Johnson, DuVall, Jolly, and Rouse families. Several trips to California and Montana are noted as winter plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hiatt
Napier, Towa
U. S
Virginia Callen Weds Elmer Clayton in Des Moines
Virginia Callen of Des Moines wed Elmer Clayton of Ames in a 1 00 p m December 19 double ring ceremony at Batchel Methodist Church Des Moines. Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Wiand Jr. A reception followed. The bride, a Moravia High School graduate class of 1942, and the groom, a Havelock High School graduate class of 1938 who served fifty one months in the Navy, will reside in Ames where Clayton is a Civil Engineering senior at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Callen
Teontum
Virginia
Des Moines
Elmer Clayton
Ames
Lloyd Emory
Osgood
Batchel Methodist Church
Iowa
William Wiand, Jr
Clayton
Havelock High School
U. S. Navy
Towa State College
Dinner Guests of Ralph McDonough
Ralph McDonough entertained at a turkey dinner Thursday evening with his sister-in-law Mrs. Archie Harding preparing the meal. Guests included Mia Gordon Watkins and children of Ottumwa, Mrs. Garnet McDonough and Mary Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonough and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Max McDonough and Janice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McDonough
Archie ‘Harding
Mia. Gordon Watkins
Ottumwa
Garnet McDonough
Mary Lou
Jack McDonough
Max McDonough
Janice
Family Gathering at Murdy Home Observes Christmas Birthday
Mr and Mrs W V Murdy hosted a Christmas family gathering marking birthdays. Attendees included Yeager and Fever families, Karr and Murdy relatives, and guests Theo Murdy and Preston Hedgecock. Visitors also joined in celebrating the father’s Dec 25 birthday. Gerald and Eva Morgan visited E F Wheeler in Prole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Murdy
Murdy
Marvin Yeager
Yeager
Dean Fever
el Paso, Jr
Brian Karr
Martha Kate
Otley
Lester Murdy
Odell
Raymond Murdy
Moulton
Leonard Palmer
Wendell Murdy
Theo Murdy
Preston Hedgecock
Gerald Morgan
Eva Morgan
E. F. Wheeler
Prole
Christmas Day Wedding Anniversary Observed at Laws Home
Mr and Mrs Chas Laws hosted their 42nd wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with guests including Roscoe Brown Betty Judy DeWayne Robinson Butch Donnie and Sarah Sandy and afternoon callers Pauline Harp Dickie Charlie Bill Laws and John Laws. Norian Polaun and Bob Keller of Cuiro Mo joined later due to road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Laws
Roscoe Brown
Betty
Billy
Judy
DeWayne Robinson
Butch
Donnie
Sarah Sandy
Pauline Harp
Dickie
Charlie
Bill Laws
John Laws
Norian Polaun
Bob Keller
Cuiro
Community Christmas Gift Thanks From Rev Burl Rabuck
A small town note of appreciation praises contributors to the Gia Christmas gifts and extends gratitude to Rev Burl Rabuck and Paisly dyine for their part in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Rabuck
Mage Luse Is Re-Elected Clerk of District Court
Mage Luse, Appanoose county clerk of the district court, was re elected to the office in the November election by a majority of 15 votes after a recount. Judges Dewey Bear Howard Evans and George Milani completed counting Tuesday night and announced Wednesday forenoon. The recount was requested by Lane after returns showed J D Minnes led by six votes. Minnes had previously served as Moravia postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mage Luse
Appanoose
District Court
Lane
J. D. Minnes
Moravia
Aix
Luse
Dewey Bear
Howard Evans
George Milani
Charley Johnston
Luise
Ed Powers
Minnes
Success Barber Supply
Haws Observe Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs Ward Shaw of South Clinton Street Albia will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on January 4 Their children are Mrs Alice Van Dorin George Shaw Albia Frank Mitchelville Jows Albert Clinton Iowa Willard Malvern Towa Carl Leon Iowa Arthur Vallejo Calif
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Shaw
South Clinton St
Albia
Alice van Dorin
George Shaw
Frank
Mitchelville
Jows
Albert
Clinton
Iowa
Willard
Malvern
Towa
Carl
Leon
Arthur
Vallejo
Calif
Argos Entertain at Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs Jay Argos hosted 49 relatives and friends for a cooperative Christmas day dinner. Guests included all the Argos descendants and the Kelsey and McAninch families from Hampton. A turkey dinner with trimmings followed by a Christmas tree and gift giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Argos
Argos
Will Kelsey
John McAninch
Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
John William McAninch
Theo Miller
Guests gather for Christmas at Lahue home in Centerville
Christmas day guests at Mr and Mrs Karl Lahue and Karl Lee Lahue in Centerville include Mrs R J Atkins of Moravis Mr and Mrs Robert Bergeson and Floyd of Davenport and Mr and Mrs War Musil and Patty of Bet tendorf The Musil family surprise the group by bringing a 15 pound turkey It is the first time in seven years all have gathered since the death of R J Atkins a few months ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl LaHue
Karl Lee
Centerville
R. J. Atkina
Moravis
Robert Bergeson
Floyd
Davenport
War
Musil
Patty
Bettendorf
R. J. Atkins
Cooperative Christmas Dinner at Tadlock Home
A cooperative Christmas dinner was served at the Mr. and Mrs. John Tadlock home on Christmas Day. Attendees included A. E. Shull, Tom Tadlock, Lee Yadisvuk and family, Grant Tadlock family with children Larry Joe Irene Naoma, Carl Tisue family, Ray Tubaugh family with children Donnie Rare and Dixie Kaye, and Basil Tadlock family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tadlock
A. E. Shull
Tom Tadlock
Lee Yadisvuk
Kenny
Grant Tadlock
Larry
Joe
Irene
Naoma
Carl Tisue
Ray Tubaugh
Donnie Rare
Dixie Kaye
Basil Tadlock
Salads That Satisfy Meeting Planned at California School
A meeting on Salads That Satisfy will be held at the California school house on January 4 beginning promptly at 1:00 a.m. Ladies interested in joining should contact Darlene Giadtelier to learn what to bring for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Darlene Giadtelier
Ting
Bevn
Notice Stag Dutch Party at American Legion
A notice states a stag Dutch party will be held at the American Legion twice on Monday night in January. Everyone is invited. Coulter is listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Jan
Everyuay
Fragmented report hints at wrist injury and pain
A partial readable fragment mentions a wrist issue and pain. The text names no clear persons or organizations and provides little context. Further details are unreadable, preventing a fuller recount.
Sunday Guests at WM Tomlin Home
Mr and Mrs William Tomlin entertained their children and grandchildren at a Christmas dinner and tree on Sunday Dec 26 Those present included Curtis Tomlin Richard Donald Bobby Nancy and Donna Carl Tomlin Lillian and Dean Moravia Keith Roberts Janet and Jerry Des Moines Ray Tomlin Matty Cordell Judy Bloomfield Rex Tisue Donnie Billie Waterloo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tomlin
Curtis Tomlin
Richard
Donald
Bobby
Nancy
Donna
Carl Tomlin
Lillian
Dean
Moravia
Mra
Keith Roberts
Janet
Jerry
Des Moines
Ray Tomlin
Matty Cordell
Judy
Bloomfield
Rex Tisue
Donnie
Billie
Waterloo
Basketball Schedule Helpfully Lists Weekend Games
Jan 4 home Melrose vs Mora via Boys and Iowa Success School vs Moravia Girls. Jan 7 Cincinnati home for Boys and Girls. Jan 10 Mystic home Boys and Girls. Jan 11 Numa There Boys and Girls. Jan 14 Moulton home Boys. Jan 18 Allerton home Boys and Girls. Jan 21 Lovilia There Boys and Irks. Jan 25 Blakesburg home Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Moravia
Iowa Success School
Cincinnati
Mystic
Numa
Moulton
Allerton
Lovilia
Irks
Blakesburg
Christmas Day Guests at Guy Roberts Home
Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts entertained their children at dinner on Christmas day Those present included Mr and Mrs Hilbert Roberts and Riva Mr and Mrs Keith Roberts Janet and Jerry Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tillotson and LeRoy from Des Moines Mr and Mrs Marl Henderson and Richard from Allerton Mr and Mrs Bill Steinbach and Danny from Wheatland Wye and Mr and Mrs Burdette Roberts and children from Norbeck South Dakota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Roberts
Hilbert Roberts
Riva
Keith Roberts
Janet
Jerry
Lloyd Tillotson
LeRoy
Des Moines
Marl Henderson
Richard
Allerton
Bill Steinbach
Danny
Wheatland
Wye
Burdette Roberts
Norbeck
South Dakota
Wish to thank all who helped watch the sunshine
A brief note expressing gratitude for assistance during sunny days and mentioning a Christmas gift from C Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callen
Births and Families in Criblesville and San Diego
Mrs Harry M Phillips and husband announce a daughter born at St Joseph hospital Criblesville weighing eight pounds. Mr and Mrs Jon Kenton celebrate the birth of a daughter, Madess Anne, in San Diego California. Both families report good health and happiness with their new additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Phillips
Sen Bory Dee
St. Joseph Hospital
Crblesville
Dlive
Aga
von Wale Tae Gil
Miz
Jon Kenton
Annies
Madess Anne
Paradias Veldey Boapithi
San Diego
Calag
Renten
Jfeeidisind
Wmry
Kiivinay
Net Elel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rebekah Lodge
Tuttles
Penningtons
Dess White
Troy Glicks
MR. McFatridge III
Mrs
Larry Brooks
Burnett Pherigo
Hugh Brooks
Francis Miller
Ray
Susan Carol
Newton
van LeMaster
Joan Callen
Broyd Lemaster
Albin
Wyo
Glen Evans
Duane Veach
Larry Joe
Imra
Albert Veach
Delma
Alma McDanel
Lodge Grass
Mgmt
M. E. McDanel
Emmett Peese
Mrs. Peese
Virgie McDanel
Oyater
Warren DuVall
John Johnson
Dick Johnson
Harry DuVall
Winston DuVall
Mrs. Chas. Johnson
Lewis Rouse
Clell Davis
U. S. Hiatt
Kenneth Hiatt
N. R. Ward
Everett Wehrle
Ray Lewis
F. A. Miller
Mrs. Chas, Burnett and
Julia
Parental Argo
Chas. Johnson
Mrs. Howard Cars
J. R. Carlen
Dale
Lloyd BE. Luse
Clel Davis
Spring Valley
Minn
Scout Tucker
Harold Prough
Larry Wayne
Russell, Iowa
Lewis Ruyne
Hilton
Louise Rouse
Marengo
Doris
Verna House
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Russell Davis
Hartford
Sinter
E. G. Hawk
Louise House
Verna Rouse
Cedar Palls
Eid
Lenis Rouse
Virginia Callen
Kathryn McDanel
Lloyd McDanel
Ritter
Linnie Hilton Dee
Lahue
Coulter
Mis, Jetukse Pollard
Tomlin
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