Cast Chosen For Thespian Play at Moravia High School
The Thespian group of Moravia High School selects a three act comedy Hillbilly Wedding set in Kentucky with Belanickle family and neighbors. A big gathering at the Balsnickle house follows as the cast includes Paw Belanickle Ma Belanickle Connie Waller Bonnie Mae Belanickle Janey Lou Belsnickle and several other Belanickles plus the Reverend and neighbors. The performance is scheduled for Friday February 14 in the High School Auditorium inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thespian Organization
Moravia
Kentucky
Ma Belonickle
Balsnickle
Paw Belanickle
Jo. DurVall
Belsnickle
Diane Kinneade
Linda Davis
Belenickle
Dorig Hawk J Obeey Upschlager
Mike Martin Chiz Upschlager
Cheey
Sai Bud Stocker
Ronald Maxwell
Dennis Huge
Lucy Maxwell
Ronald
Dixie Tubaugh
Valley
Benny Estlack
Zeke
Belanickle
G. B. Luse
Philadelphia couple welcome Elizabeth Louise Carlson
Rev and Mrs E Luke Carlson of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter on January 22 named Elizabeth Louise. She has a brother David and four sisters, Sarah Jana. The mother is Louise Rouse, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Rouse of the Hilton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Luke Carlson
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Louise
David
Sarah Jana
Morayla Garden Club Opens Year With First Meeting
The Morayla Garden Club held its first meeting of the year at the Fox home. President Art Fox presided as officers were introduced and bylaws read. Committee reports and plans for the year were shared, plus a program on Snow on the Mountain by Charles Coffin. Twenty one members plus two guests attended.
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Morayla Garden Club
Artfox
Emma Hayward
Fox Home
Zell Callen
Zell
Callen
Ivan Harsh
Garden Club
Albert Tubaughs Celebrate 66th Anniversary
Helpers joined Mr and Mrs Albert Tubaugh for their 66th wedding anniversary observance. Attendees included Russell Tubaugh Ray Tubaugh Irma Jo Bel le Plaine. Ray Tubaugh Devana Dartin Oskaloosa. Dean Pfannebecker Randy Richard Tubaugh Janiece Jaren. evening callers were Mrs Max McCoy Blakesburg and Mrs Clella Anderson Omaha Neb.
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Albert Tubaugh
Russell Tubaugh
Ray Tubaugh
Irma Jo
Belle Plaine
Devana
Dartin
Oskaloosa
Dean Pfannebecker
Randy
Richard Tubaugh
Janiece
Jaren
Max McCoy
Blakesburg
Clella Anderson
Omaha
Nebr
Thanks for flowers and cards on hospital stay
Mrs Bertha McCord thanks everyone for the flowers and cards received during the hospital stay and after return, saying they were greatly appreciated.
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Bertha McCord
Notion Methodist church event amid community sale confusion
A fragment suggests a church ladies' group at Notion Methodist may host a serve event during a local sale at Fred Argo, with unclear details. The incomplete text leaves key names and actions uncertain.
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Tconium
Moravia Mohawks and Mohawkettes sweep Blakesburg games
At Blakesburg on Sunday night Moravia teams posted two wins. The girls Mahawks defeated Blakesburg 59 50 after trailing 16 6 at first quarter and led 34 40 after third. Nancy Mosley Rose Blumer each had 14, Dianne Judge 6. Barbara Aikens scored 34 for Blakesburg. The Mohawks won 101 41 with balanced scoring as each player contributed. Charles VanZanter led with 16, Jim Morsteen David Abee and Phil Harrington each 12. Last game of the season at home Friday vs Moulton.
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Blakesburg
Moravia
Garls
Mobavia Mohawkettes
MHL
Nancy Mosley
Rose
Betty Blumer
Dianne Judge
Barbara Aikens
MHL Mohawks
Armstrong
Charles VanZanter
Jim Morstoen
David Abee
Phil Harrington
Moulton
Kaster Anniversary Observance Set for Feb 9
Mr. and Mrs. E R Kaster of Afton formerly Moravia celebrate 55 years of marriage with a Feb 9 gathering at their daughter Kenneth Peterick’s Creston home. The Petznicks also observe their 30th wedding anniversary. Feb 9 is Mrs Kaster’s birthday and Feb 14 is Mr Kaster’s.
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E.R. Kaster
Afton
Iowa
Moravia
Kenneth Peterick
Creston
Petznicks
Kaster
Mr. Kaster
Community thanks for cards calls after hospital stay
Ida Kelley expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and called during her hospital stay and after returning home. She says all messages were greatly appreciated.
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Carda
Ida Kelley
Mason lodge notices and meeting briefing
A fragmented notice from Special Statification Lodge No 252 and All Mason members led by Tames Wilson W M indicates a Thursday evening meeting in February. The text is garbled but references lodge activities and member involvement.
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ALF
Tames Wilson
W.M
Dooley-Mihalovich Nuptials In Centerville Mass
Rosemary Raye Dooley and Paul Mihalovich wed at St Marys Centerville with 200 guests. Attendants wore red Peau De Soie, bride carried red roses, and the couple plan to live in Arnold Nebraska after a southwest honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Raye Dooley
Centerville
Paul Mihalovich
Arnold
Nebr
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Steinman
Miss Dooley
Ray Dooley
Mihalovich
Daniel Mihalovich
Moravia
Jeanne Easton
Rinehart
CYO
Janice Porter
Percents
Wee
Sharon O'Conner
Danny 1 Peers
Hennie van Zante
Davenport
Paul Turner
Dennisa
John Young
Abel Wotty
Iowa Finance
Moravia High School
Evans Construction Co
Nebraska
Mystic
Washington
Des Moines
Numa
Melrose
Rathbun
Albia
Millerton
Osceola
Kirksville
Anents
Dan Mihalovich
Mere
Local Church Schedules and Services
Churches Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel list Sunday worship at 9:00 and 10:00. School services follow. Tuesday MYF and youth rally noted. Subdistrict youth rally at 2:00 p.m. World Day of Prayer Friday at 2:00 p.m. Choir rehearsals Mondays at 7:20 p.m.
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Grace Methodist Church
Rav
Coleman Lee Bent
Huren
Wesley Chapel
Oe Dahlers
Chittsh
Richard Tubaugh
Evangelical United Bret Church Weekly Schedule
Rev J A Ogden pastor Carl VanZante leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:09 a.m. World Service Day with WSSF in charge. Evening meetings at 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Local Conference gathers Feb 12 at 8:00 p.m. W S W S plans Feb 14 meeting. World Day of Prayer set for Feb 15.
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Evangelical United Bret Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
W.siw.s
Ws.w.s
Nazarene Church Service Schedule and Activities
Church of the Nazarene announces Pastor H LaVern Smith and Sunday School Superintendent Frank Woodward. Schedule lists 10:00 a.m Sunday School 11:00 a.m Morning worship 7:00 p.m youth with the Truth 745 Dm Evangelistic service with Singspiration 7:30 p.m Wednesday Hour of Prayer 8:30 p.m Choir practice Feb bailem Allen Evangel Chalk Artist listed.
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H. LaVern’ Smith
Frank Woodward
Bvsegelt Ey. acAllen - Evangel
First Christian Church Notice
Louis Schaffner minister and Birdie Malin superintendent announce Sunday services with 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m Communion and sermon. Wednesday afternoon aid will meet at Birdie Main home.
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First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Birdie Malin
Aid
Birdie Main
Unionville Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
Unionville Baptist Church led by Paul D. Lobb lists Sunday activities February 2 including 9 45 am Sunday School for all ages and 10 45 am worship with Pastor Lobb and sermon Soul Sleep Young People meet at 7 30 pm evangelistic meetings begin with Rev W Wyatt on February 3 7 30 pm and continue Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 7 30 pm Family Night February 8 7 30 pm and a Special Service at 7 30 pm on February 8 with Rev Wyatt
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Pastor Lobb
W. Wyatt
Wyatt
Taylor Aid Plans Meeting With Olive Tarbell Friday
Taylor Aid will meet Olive Jean Tarbell for a regular gathering on Friday February 7. Members are asked to bring a valentine for the "secret pal" exchange and participate in the activity.
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Taylor Aid
Olive Jean Tarbell
Valentine
Service Members Enter Active Duty and Return Home
David West left for six months active duty in the National Guard at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Pvt Billy Joe Scott finished basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and moved to Fort Riley Kansas. Thomas E Lowe returned from duty at Takhli AFB Thailand and visited relatives before resuming duties at Cannon AFB New Mexico.
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David West
National Guards
Fort Leonard Wood
Morayis
Des Moines
Ernest West
Billy Joe Scott
Fort Riley
Kansas
6Th Artillery
Riley
Walter Scott
Moravia
Alt
Thomas E. Lowe
Takhli Afb
Thailand
Nancy
Cannon Afb
Clovig
New Mexico
Bert Turner
Richard Lowe
Centervile
Hiatt elected Moravia fire chief at meeting
Earl Hiatt was elected fire chief of the Moravia fire department at their meeting Tuesday night. Other officers for the coming year are as follows: Sylvan VanDorin, asst chief, Wm. Woodward, Jr, dill master, Dean Easter, snc treas, Paul Spencer, Max McDonough, Larry Brooks, executive committee.
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Earl Hiatt
Moravia
Veldhouse Helmick Wedding Held in Moravia
The marriage of Miss Lavonne Christine Veldhouse of Des Moines and Keith Helmick of Moravia was performed Friday January 31 at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Moravia. The Rev. J A Ogden officiated at 8 pm in a double ring ceremony witnessed by family. the couple will reside at 1743 Highth Des Moines.
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Veldhouse-Helmick
Lavonne Christine ‘Veldhouse
Des Moines
Keith Helmick
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Dale Veldhouse
Renwick
Ernest Helmick
J. A. Ogden
Dianne Nelson
Dave Clowes
Pearl Black
Morayia
Kay Rogers
Laree Feller
Clifford Rushton
Ronald Willrich
Pamela
Lona Gladfelder
Lona
Corner Cafe Opening Set For Saturday
Mr and Mrs Johnny Whicker announce the Corner Cafe grand opening this Saturday from 2 to 4 p m with free coffee and doughnuts. The couple recently bought and fully redecorated the cafe interior.
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Johnny Whicker
Thank you for the hospital kindness to Dennie and me
Dennie and I thank those who sent cards and helped during Dennie's hospital stay in Hoshoetet. Deep appreciation to Mrs. Leo Caster and Dennie.
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Dennie
Hoshoetet
Leo Caster
Moravia voters to decide on high school bond for industrial arts
Moravia residents vote Monday on $60,000 in bonds to add an industrial arts and vocational rooms to the new high school. Polls open 12 to 7 at the Moravia community building. State reapportionment looms over June primaries while local races include sheriff auditor clerk and supervisor positions with terms shifting to four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hse
Board of Supervisors
Verl K. Farnsworth
Gloria Cortesio
Curtis Bailey
Orville Freeborn
Carter
Board Lot Supervisors
Loyd Wa
Glen Johnson
Gail Felkner
Lester Strunk
Felkner
Veil Farnsworth
Moravia
Vocational Agriculture Department
State Department of Public Instruction
Mrs Temple Celebrates 92nd Birthday at Grandson’s Home
Mrs Temple marked her 92nd birthday last week at the Cary residence of her grandson John E Temple. She received many gifts cards and letters from friends and neighbors.
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Nancy. Temple
John E. Temple
Cary
Celebrate Fifty Fourth Wedding Anniversary Scene
A fifty fourth wedding anniversary was observed at the home of Mrs. Elsa Delonge in Moravia on a Sunday. Attending were Jack Hays and family, L. W. Proctor and son Woody, Bernard Hays and family, Ed, Cynthia and Zula Taylor, and Elsa Delong. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served.
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Versary
Elsa Delonge
Moravia
Jack Hays
Mark
Cindy
Nancy
Bishops' Son-In-Law Attends National Meeting
Dr. Robert E. Reeves of Glendale California attends the National Council of Churches Conference in Columbus Ohio February 4 to 7 as one of ninety nine Methodist delegates nominated by the Council of Methodist Bishops. Reeves is the son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Dr E Bishop and husband of the former Heulah Bishop, well known in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Reeves
Glendale
Calif
National Council of Churches Conference
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Council of Methodist Bishops
Reeves Ig
E. Bishop
Heulah
Moravia
Death of Clarence Murdy noted in Trenton Missouri
Word has been received of the death of Clarence Murdy of Trenton Mo. Funeral services were held Monday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Wendell Murdy Jr. of Moravia and Lester Murdy of Udell and Theo Murdy of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Murdy
Trenton Mo
Leonard Palmer
Wendell Murdy Jr
Moravia
Lester Murdy
Udell
Theo Murdy
Centerville
Gladfelder-Cook Wedding at Moravia Methodist Church
Norma Lee Gladfelder of Adel and Robert Charles Cook of Dexter united in marriage at Grace Methodist Church Moravia Sunday Feb 2. Rev Elton Coleman read the double ring ceremony at 2 0 p m in the presence of 160 guests. The couple will reside at 621 South Street Out of town guests came from Dexter Des Moines Redfield Fairfield Lee Adel Stuart Cedar Rapids Dallas Center Montezuma Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Lee Gladfelder
Adel
Robert Charles Cook
Dexter
Grace Methodist
Moravia
Elton Coleman
Keith Gladfelder
Morayia Rt. 2
Ray Cook
Dext
Ravia
Allied Mutual Ins
Des Moines
Dexfield High School
State University College
General Life of Iowa
Out Oftown
Redfield
Fairfield
Lee, Adel, Stuart
Cedar Rapids
Dallas
Montezuma
Ottumwa
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Flight of the
Stork
Albert Tubaughs
MHS
Dooley-Mihalovich
Mikalovich
Ube
Wanda Dooley
Walter
Betty Howell
Joan Stickler
Loretta Wiley
Loretta Dykes
Linda Dykes
Church of the Nazarene
Unionville Baptist Church
Paul D. Lobb
HIATT
Moravia Firech
Mrs. Temple
Clarence Wrurly
Rein Helda
Patricia Cook
Barb Schultz
Kay Collins
Phil Jacobson
Judy iCox
Judy VanoDorin
Mrs. Ray Cook
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