Booster Club Hears Water Sewer Plan Moravia meeting approves plan and forms committee
Moravia Booster Club heard Centerville engineer M G Hall outline a water and sewer system cost estimates, benefits, and obstacles. A five member committee was named to continue study, with 43 attendees including council members and local residents. The club also approved a constitution and by laws with a seven member quorum, and a full copy will follow.
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Moravia
Paul Broshar
George Winslet
Wm. Gardner
Don Wolf
M. K. Blackman
Tha
Howard Evans
Coulson
0. C. Easter
Charles Broshar
Lee Hiatt
Johnnie Whicker
Guy McDanel
P. D. Schreiner
Ralph McDonough
A. C. Main
M. H. Elson
M. G. Hall
L. F. Bisby
H. K. Smith
Harry Boyer
I. J. Hickman
Max Martin
E. R. Kaster
Mr. Hall
Sergeant Wakefield Elves Discharged from Army Service
Sergeant James Teddy Wakefield has been discharged from the army at Camp Beale California after 26 months service. He entered in November 1943, served in service forces, and went overseas in December 1944 as a warehouse foreman. He earned the Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon Good Conduct medal and American Theater ribbon. formerly Moravia, now Redwood City California.
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James
Teddy
Wakefield
Army
Camp Beale
Calif
Redwood City
California
Paralysis Drive Extended to February 15 by Moravia Chairwoman
Mrs. Troy Adams of Moravia announces the 18th annual Infantile Paralysis drive will continue through February 15. Her role is separate from the school's fund effort. she will contact clubs and organizations for donations and asks those not yet contributing to see her. The appeal seeks to ensure care for all victims regardless of race creed or color.
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Troy Adams
Moravia
Moravia's Dr R J Atkins Quietly Observes 80th Birthday
Dr R J Atkins marked his 80th birthday on January 24 with wife Mrs Atkins and granddaughter Patty Musel present. A Moravia resident since 1896 he helped build many local business and residence buildings.
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R. J. Atkins
Hostess Leads 30th Century Club Meeting
Mrs. J. W. Halden welcomed members Tuesday for the Twentieth Century club gathering. Mrs. Murdy led the program while Mrs. Glick Halden Coffin and Murdy contributed selections. The roll call prompt drew responses from all attendees.
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J. W. Halden
Twentieth Century Club
W. W Murdy
Gogram
H. Glick
Halden
Charles Coffin
Murdy
Mrs William Gardner Hosts Sunday School Class Party
Mrs William Gardner entertained her Sunday School class at a party in the Methodist church recreational rooms Friday evening. The group enjoyed a skating hour and refreshments served by the hosts.
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Mre
William Gardner
Methodist Church
Hoateas
United Brethren Church Notices Talbott Pastor Text
Church services listed for United Brethren congregation with Pastor Talbott. Church School directed by Deneld Jones at ten, worship and evening services in the day, prayer meeting midweek, and W M S meetings with Grace Main.
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United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Deneld i Jones
És . P. Ma
Preyer
W. M.S
Grace Main
Iconium Church Schedule January 1946 Worship and School
Esther Babb pastor Sundays February 10 1946 at Iconium Church 10 00 am church school led by Clarence Whitehead superintendent 9 45 am worship service 10 30 am church school Bob McGinnis superintendent 7 30 pm evening service W S C S Thursday with Mrs Uroda Tibbals calendar notes, Fairview area.
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Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
Weasley Chapel
Iconium
Esther Babb
Sundsy
Clarence Whitehead
Carl Tomiin
Bob McGinnis
C.S
Uroda Tibbals
Church Schedule Clipped Message
A fragmented church schedule lists morning worship at 11 00 with Senay School and M H Tohneen as superintendent. Evening services appear at 7 00 pm and 7 80 pm with unclear notation, a weekly agenda missing several details.
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Church of the E Nanarene
Senay School
M. H. Tohneen
Edith Arlene Coltrain Bride-To-Be Profile
Miss Edith Arlene Coltrain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coltrain of Moravia, is noted in society notes before her upcoming marriage. The announcement records her as the daughter of local residents and identifies the family linkage prior to the wedding.
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Edith Arlene Coltrain
Mrs
Fred Coltrain
Moravia
Margie Gorden Weds Bobby Barrickman at Centerville Church
Miss Margie M. Gorden daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gorden wed Bobby Berl Barrickman son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barrickman at First Methodist church Centerville in a 1 pm ceremony. Rav Lester Greenwood officiated with Gale Hixenbaugh and wife as attendants. Bride a powder blue wool gown with black accessories. matron wore green gabardine. Bride a Moravia high school graduate teaching near her home. groom a farmer left for Ft Snelling induction.
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Margie M. Gorden
Lester Gorden
Bobby Berl Barrickman
Lloyd Barrickman
First Methodist Church
Centerville
Lester Greenwood
Gale Hixenbaugh
Moravia High School
Salem
Ft. Snelling
Hold Services for Abe Ballenger
Abraham Nelson Ballenger son of Aquilla and Lucinda Ballenger was born in Schuyler county Missouri on September 23 1875 He married Anna Bass of Schuyler county on November 6 1899 They moved to Ap panonge county Iowa and lived on a farm for over 45 years They had twelve children Otia Edgar Albert Mrs Elmer Henderson Emery Mrs Eugean Houston Mrs Arthur Ballenger Aquilla and Mrs Wendall Pick Two children died in infancy Peter died October 21 1918 Abe Ballenger died February 8 1946 at St Joseph hospital Centerville He is survived by his wife 31 grandchildren and many relatives Funeral services were held February 8 1946 at Turner Funeral Home Mora va conducted by Rev Childs Interment in Fairview cemetery
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Abraham
Abe) Nelson Ballenger
Aquilla
Lucinda‘ Ballenger
Schuyles County
Missouri
Anna Bass
Schuyler County
Appanonge County
Iowa
Otia
Centerville
Edgar
Browdsdade
Minnesota
Albert
Mystic
Elmer Henderson
Belknap
Emery
Austin
Eugean Houston
Moulton Iowa
Arthur Ballenger
Moravia
Wendall Pick
Sergeant
Uth
Peter
Ballenger
St. Joseph Hospital
Ballinger
Turner Funeral Home
Rev. Childs
Fairview Cemetery
A Good Neighbor Deed February Harvest Aid
About 14 acres of corn were cubbed in a short time Monday when 28 men with seven teams and wagons gathered at the Lee Tadlock home to help out with the harvest because Mr. Tadlock is ill. Claude Paris Floyd Wood Albert Tubaugh Winston DuVall Logan Strunk Leater Strunk and Will Miller furnished the teams and wagons. Others helping included Art Allen Ray Tubaugh Rhard Tubaugh Russell Strunk Bob Strunk Fred erick Koehler Walter Paris Jim Wood Duane Wood Dave Caylor Grant Tadlock John Tadlock Gene Boyer Lavern Robb Bert Arnold end Donald Dowd. Mrs. Tadlock was assisted with the dinner by Mrs. Ray Tubaugh Mrs. Grant Tadlock Mrs. Logan Strunk Mrs. John Tadlock and Mrs. Russell Strunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Tadlock
Mr. Tadlock
Claude Paris
Floyd Wood
Albert Tubaugh
Winston DuVall
Logan Strunk
Leater Strunk
Will Miller
Art Allen Ray Tubaugh
Rhard Tubaugh
Russell Strunk
Bob Strunk
Frederick Koehler
Walter Paris
Jim Wood
Duane Wood
Dave Caylor
Grant Tadlock
John Tadlock
Gene Boyer
Lavern Robb
Bert Arnold
Donald Dowd
Tadlock
Ray Tubaugh
Dinner Guests Sunday at the C G Davis Home
Sunday dinner guests at the C G Davis home included Mr and Mrs Harold Davie and family of Blakesburg Mr and Mrs Henry Goeinaat of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Russell Davis and family of Hertford Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs W P Davis and Mr and Mrs C R Davis About 60 neighbors gathered at the Homer King home Saturday evening for a bridal shower for their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Cecil King of Ottumwa who were recently married The evening featured visiting opening gifts and refreshments
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C. G. Davis
Harold Davie
Blakesburg
Henry Goeinaat
Des Moines
Russell Davis
Hertford
W. P. Davis
C. R. Davis
Homer King
Cecil King
Ottumwa
Last Rites for Mrs. J Chambers in Methodist Church
Funeral services were held for Mrs. J Chambers at the Methodist Church with Rev. L Sills of Pacific Junction and Rev. Lawrence Hawes officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery as mourners heard a theme of building for eternity and reflected on family ties and decades of service.
Gardner Hatchery and Feed Store Change Hands in Moravia
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner announce the sale of their interest in Gardner and Son hatchery and feed business in Moravia to Maurice Walter a World War II veteran. Marvin Gardner remains a partner and the firm will operate as Gardner Hatchery for now with Mrs Walter and Mrs Marvin Gardner assisting at the store.
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Chambers
Wm. Gardner
Gardner & Son
Moravia
Maurice Walter
Marvin Gardner
Gardner Hatchery
Gardner
Highway 60
Walter
Marvin
Tama
Bivin & Son Open Repair Department Announcement
Bivin and Son Implement Co announces the opening of their repair department with Clifford and Gomer Stocker operating the shop. Clifford, recently discharged from the army, trained as a mechanic and hopes to secure lodging in Moravia. Stocker, a veteran with many years of experience, plans to reside on his farm.
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Bivin & Son Implement Co
Clifford
Gomer Stocker
Moravia
Mr. Stocker
Funeral services for Mrs Gale Wolf of Keosauqua
Funeral services for Mrs Gale Wolf of Keosauqua mother of Don Wolf of Moravia were held at 2 p m Sunday at Mt Zion Presbyterian church with Rev H C Irvine of Birmingham in charge Burial was in Miller Chapel cemetery
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Gale Wolf
Keosauqua
Don Wolf
Moravia
Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church
H. C. Irvine
Birmingham
Miller Chapel
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Don Wolf
A brief card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Don Wolf and family expresses gratitude for flowers sent by Mora via business men and for other expressions of sympathy during their bereavement.
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Moravia
Don Wolf
Taylor Toilers 4-H Club Elects Officers At Meeting
The Taylor Toilers 4-H Club met at Ira Boyer’s home with most members present. A new vice president was elected after the resignation, Jerry Pettibone. Mary Beth Turner became historian. They learned four common knots, enjoyed refreshments, and played a rock game. Visitors included Carolyn and Tody Boyer, Kenneth, Dorothy, Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Carter, and the Boyers. They also estimated the year’s feed budget.
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Taylor Toilers
Ira Boyer
Jerry Pettibone
Mary Beth Turner
Carolyn
Tody Boyer
Kenneth Boyer
Dorothy Boyer
Hilton
Carter
Richard Goughnour
ETC Club Meets At Mrs Howard Carson Hostess Day
ETC club met with Mrs. Howard Carson as hostess on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. George Firkins led the entertainment and Mrs. Zell Callen guessed the mystery box. Roll call prompted members to share a travel wish. Guests included Mrs. Harold Kauslick of Albia and Mrs. Thelma Luge.
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Howard Carson
ETC Club
George Firkins
Zell Callen
Harold Kauslick
Albia
Thelma Luge
Legion Meeting At Mystic Friday Evening Attended
Chester Broshar Lester Brain Clair Callen and John Veach attended the county Legion meeting at Mystic Friday evening.
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Chester Broshar
Lester Brain
Clair Callen
John Veach
County Legion
Mystic
Testament of Faith Through Trials and Comfort
A devotional passage reflects on enduring difficulties with faith in God. It speaks of His love and power strengthening perseverance, assuring that God never asks the impossible and provides strength to fulfill His will. It praises a spirit of courage and trust, quoting Let not your heart be troubled neither be ye afraid.
Chambers Family Sympathy Note Recalls Local Loss
A sincere note of gratitude expresses appreciation for sympathy received after a local death. The message names Mr. Chambers and couples including Carl Chambers, John L. Chambers, Richard Bullen, nee Hunter, and E. Wynes, acknowledging the community’s support.
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Mr. Chambers
Carl Chambers
John L. Chambers
Richard Bullen
Nee Hunter
E. Wynes
Mr Chambers III Still Seriously Ill After Heart Attack
Frank Chambers III suffered a heart attack and was reported Wednesday morning to remain seriously ill. Doctors noted his heart is weak though the immediate danger has lessened.
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Frank Chambers
Moravia and Promise City Split Crazy Doubleheader
Moravia and Promise City split a basketball doubleheader on Monday night in a rare scoring affair. Moravia edged Promise City 12 to 8 in the first game, while the girls game saw Promise City win.
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Moravia
Promise City
Former Moravia Barber is Married in Loveland
Mias Mabel Elliott Loveland Woolworth manager and Jack Clark prominent Loveland barber wed Sunday at 1 PM in the Methodist church with Rev. H C Kephart officiating. Witnesses were Mrs Helen Wilkinson and Alton H McConnell. The couple will live at 125 Haat Seven Street Loveland.
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Loveland
Colo
Mias Mabel Elliott
Colorado
Woolworth
Jack Clark
Methodist Church
H. C. Kephart
Helen Wilkinson
Alton H. McConnell
George Cooley
Salida
Wayside Inn
Berthoud
B.P.O. Elke
Clark
Seven Street
Iconium Christian Aid Holds Meeting
The Iconium Christian Aid group met with Mrs. Laura Dicks on Jan 81. A birthday dinner honored Mrs. Dicks, Mrs. Verna McAninch, Mrs. Jay Argo, Tene Shehan, and Ellen Shehan. Members and visitors enjoyed a lovely meal.
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Christian Aid of Iconium
Laura Dicks
Verna McAninch
Jay Argo
Tene
Ellen Shehan
Verda Argo
Ida Argo
Ronan Beaty
Reva Breese
Lissie Kelsey
Coop erative Dinner At Hopkins Home February 3
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hopkins and children Peggy Cole and Billy hosted a cooperative dinner Sunday at their Hopkins home. Guests from Alicia and local families included Mr. and Mrs Claude Sharp and family Judy Glen Van Dorin Elaina Jack Sony Katheryn and other Sharp and Paxston Tadlock clans with several children present.
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Bill
Lyle Hopkins
Peggy
Cole
Billy
Mis
Anna Sharp
Claude Sharp
Glen van Dorin
Judy
Alicia
Glen Sharp
Elaina
Jack
John Sharp
Sony
Katheryn
Clifford Paxston
Boyd
Grant Tadlock
Larry
Joe
Irene
Masonic Lodge to Honor World War II Veterans
The Moravia Masonic Lodge will join Centerville lodge for a county wide meeting at the Centerville Masonic Temple on February 22 at 8 p.m. to honor World War II servicemen who are Masons. Local Masons are asked to notify secretary JD Minnes promptly. Simultaneous lodge meetings will be held across Iowa per Grand Master guidance.
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Moravia
Masonic Lodge
Centerville
Centerville Masonic Temple
Iowa
JD. Minnes
Masonic School of Instruction At Albia For Local Officers
D. E. Bishop attends a three day regional Masonic school of instruction held in Albia over Tuesday and Wednesday. Local officers participate in sessions and related activities shaping regional lodge practices.
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D. E. Bishop
Albia
Winslers Celebrate 24th Wedding Anniversary
We congratulate Mr and Mrs George Winsler on their 24th wedding anniversary observed February 4.
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George Winsler
Rotimas Welcome Baby Kenneth LeRoy in Denverville
Mr and Mrs. Rotimas are the proud parents of Kenneth LeRoy born Monday February 4 at St Joseph Hospital in Denverville. The baby weighed eight pounds nine ounces and both mother and baby are doing fine.
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He Rotimas
Sou
Kenneth LeRoy
St. Joseph Hospitol
Denverville
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