Teams Advance In Tourney Here
First round in the conference tournament sees Blakesburg girls beat Souilia 83 to 50 while Moravis boys win 62 to 19 over Moulton. Lovilla boys defeat Russell 63 to 56. Wed games include Moravia vs Moulton girls and Blakesburg vs Cincinnati girls, with Moravia-Cincinnati boys later. Final rounds set for Friday and Saturday with consolation and finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakesburg Girls
Souilia Girls
Blakesburg
Moravis Boys
Moulton
Qehler
Larry Hope
Rainy Aaetey Pane Hobert
Jay Taylor
Lovilla Boys
Russell
Moravia Va
Cincinnati
Moravia
World Travel Images Highlight Methodist Church Night
J M Beck of Centerville shared pictures from a world tour during Grace Methodist Church Night. A 6 30 supper opened the evening with kitchen duties led by Mr and Mrs Mear Walter and Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter. Patrict songs were led by Mrs Ralph McDonough with Mrs Clarence Whitehead at the piano. The junior high group sang, Kenneth O Connner gave the benediction, and guests included Mr and Mrs Charles DePuy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Beck
Centerville
Grace Methodist Church
Mear Walter
Maurice Walter
Norman Ward
Lee Hiatt
Lester Brain
Ralph McDonough
Clarence Whitehead
Kenneth O'Conner
Charles DePuy
4 Flight of the Stork 4 Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Larry Dayton of Moravia are new parents to a 607 born at 9 00 Wednesday Feb 8 at St Joseph hospital Centerville The baby weighed 7 lbs 5 oz Mr Dayton teaches agriculture at the local school and previously taught commercial subjects Mr and Mrs James McCord of Indianola welcomed a daughter Kay Lynn born Feb 2 at St Joseph Centerville Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Edward McCord and Mr and Mrs Dallas Walker of Mystic Great grandparents are Mrs Alexis McCord of Albia Mrs Maude Kirk of Mystic and Mr and Mrs S Walker of Center ville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dayton
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Dayton
James McCord
Indianola
Kay Lynn
Edward McCord
Dallas Walker
Mystic
Alexis McCord
Albia
Maude Kirk
S. §. Walker
Wilson elected National Cotton head at Memphis convention
Word arrives that Clyde Wilson of Phoenix Arizona has been elected president of the National Cotton Council at its annual convention in Memphis Tennessee. Wilson is Arizona's adjutant general, a cotton grower, rancher and lawyer. He has long been active in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Wilson
Phoenix
Ariz
National Cotton Council
Memphis
Tenn
Wilson
Arizona
Son
Jolly Dozen Meet Hosts Clara Irelan
Miss Clara Irelan hosted a Thursday Jolly Dozen circle meeting. Winners in the rock game were Mrs. Elsie Adams and Mrs. Clifford Paxston. Mrs. Pearl Swaim won the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Irelan
Jolly Dozen
Elsie Adams
Clifford Paxston
Pearl Swaim
Local News Notes and Visits Across Town
Social gatherings mark a weekend in the community with Mrs C G Woodward and family dining with relatives. Miss Sharon Rountree, daughter of Dr and Mrs W B Rountree, elected to attend the House of Burgesses in Williamsburg WV this week, with President Joby Kennedy among speakers. Other notices mention birthday anniversaries, church group quilting, and local visits from Ottumwa to Kirksville and Abia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Woodward
Wm. Woodward
Bill Woodward
Sharon Rountree
W. B. Rountree
San Angello
Texas
Williamsburg
West Virginia
Fanchon Winsler
Moravia
John Wilson
Neal
Joan
Carl Black
Black
Wilson
Dannie Burton
Randy
Ralph Robinson
Gomer Stocker
Wilburt Johnson
Ottumwa
Gabe Johnson
Wanda
George Firkins
Maxine
Mr. Firkins
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Birdie Main
C.W.O. Smith Tharp
Jacksonville
Fla
Albis
Ben Tharp
County Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Mystic Post Home
The county legion and auxiliary party will be held at Mystic post home Tuesday evening February 14 at TH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Legion and Auxiliary
Mystic Post Home
Moravia Methodist School of Missions at Fairview
The School of Missions of the Moravia Methodist circuit meets this Sunday at Fairview Methodist church at 1 p.m. Miss Janet Dixon Rural Worker will present chapters 1 and 4 and a film strip will be shown. The third session is scheduled for February 19 at Wesley Chapel Methodist church with all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Missions
Moravia
Fairview Methodist Church
Janet Dixon
Appanoose County
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Mrs. Dale Cox Honored at Bridal Shower
Mrs. Dale Cox was honored Tuesday evening at a bridal shower in the George McCannon home. Thirty nine ladies attended and sent gifts. Hostesses included Mrs. George Mee Cannon, Mrs. Robert Foster, Mrs. Kenny Brown, Mrs. Lee Benz, Mrs. Jess Gladfelder, Mrs. Kenneth Gladfelder, Mrs. Keith Gladfelder, and Mrs. Kermit Gladfelder. Refreshments of pineapple fluff, mints, nuts, punch and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Cox
George McCannon
Cox
George Mee Cannon
Robert Foster
Kenny Brown
Lee Benz
Jess Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Keith Gladfelder
Kermit Gladfelder
Lee Benz to head Appanoose Churches Council
The Appanoose County Council of Churches elected Lee Benz of Moravia as president. Herman Fritz and L. F. Sandberg were named first and second vice presidents, with Mrs. Carl Weber secretary and Paul Cendra treasurer. An interdenominational leadership training school was planned for February and March at Centerville Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Udell
Paul Cendra
Centerville
Methodist
Evangelical Covenant
Presbyterian
Fairview Brethren
First Baptist
Drake Avenue Christian
Moulton
Boosters to Meet at E.U.B Tonight
Regular February booster meeting scheduled as a supper gathering at the E.U.B. church tonight Thursday with members urged to attend for updates and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boosters
E.U.B
Booster Club
Farm Bureau backs mixed reapportionment plan
N C Price, County Farm Bureau President, outlined the group's stance on reapportionment. He described two main theories: population based for one chamber and area weighted for the other, plus variations. The policy calls for one representative per county in the area chamber and a ten year population reallocation with enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Price
Farm Bureau
Mr. Price
Chamber
House
Senate
Whiteheads Note 50th Anniversary at Iconium Methodist
About 90 persons attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Whitehead at Iconium Methodist church Sunday afternoon. A three tier cake, fruit, punch and cake were served. Gifts were displayed on a table with yellow roses. The couple's four children Donald Clarence BF and Ruby attended, plus relatives from Des Moines Centerville Albia Udell Moravia and nearby Iconium. A family dinner at the elder Whitehead home in Iconium was planned for Wednesday night to mark the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Whitehead
Iconium Methodist Church
Whitehead
Donald
Clarence
Iconium
Ruby
Phoenix
Des Moines
Centerville
Albia
Udell
Moravia
Band Mothers Meet at Schoolhouse
The band mothers met Wednesday afternoon at the high school with 10 members present. Mrs Kenneth O Connor was appointed to check the band uniforms. Mr Burghoffer discussed the music clinic at Centerville on February 20. Jeann Turner sang a solo with Virginia Burger. the girls trio and the trumpet trio performed. Refreshments were served by several hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth O’conner
Burghoffer
Centerville
Jeann Turner
Virginia Burger
Lynette
Janet Smith
Judy Woodward
Beverly Strunk
James Murdy
Albert Turner
Main family visits span Midwest to California
Betty and Billy Main visited grandmother Mrs Helma Tisue Sunday. Gurney Jordan of Woodhall Illinois and Irene Engle of Aledo Illinois visited Car son Jordan and Lewtis Temple. Guerney Jordan stayed with her mother Mrs Dennis Glasgow. Almont Main returned from Orange California with daughter in law Mrs David Dohermann and Gary Tharp who attends Missile Guiding school in Pomona. They also met Mrs Lester Jones in Upland and visited former Moravians Mr and Mrs Albert Veach and Duane family in Phoenix Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Main
Billy Main
Helma Tisue
Gurney Jordan
Woodhall
Ill
Irene Engle
Aledo
Carson Jordan
Lewtis Temple
Guerney Jordans
Udell
Dennis Glasgow
Almont Main
David Dohermann
Orange
Calif
Gary Tharp
Pomona
Lester Jones
Upland
Phoenix
Ariz
Albert Veach
Duane
Youth Revival at Nazarene with Rev Aleck Ulmet
Rev Aleck Ulmet leads a youth revival at the Church of the Nazarene from February 14 to 17, starting each evening at 7 30 with strong music, messages, fellowship and gospel. Ulmer, now pastoring in Oskaloosa after moving from Kentucky, brings wide youth ministry experience and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleck Ulmet
Church of the Nazarene
Aleck Ulmer
Oskaloosa
Kentucky
Fire hydrant damaged by Moravia cold snap
In Moravia a main fire hydrant near Gardner Hatchery froze due to zero weather. Crews placed a barrel and used a small fire to thaw the valves. The blaze melted seals and exposed the need for a safer thawing method. Repairs are planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Gardner Hatchery
Moravia Dominates Moulton In Local Basketball Night
Moravia teams crushed Moulton 68-48 in the gals game while the Mohawkes won 82-70. Taylor poured in 33 for Moravia and Route 26 led Moulton with 29. Mohawkes built a big early lead 19-3, led 42-10 at halftime, and 50-24 after three. Other Moravia scorers included Hope 16 Ellison 14 Van Zante 10 Kenny Ellison 9 and Eddie Oehler 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
Taylor
Barbara Moulton
Mohawkes
Moravia Fire Department thanked for help at home fire
Mrs Curtin Burton and Mrs Carl Davis express gratitude to the Moravia fire department and all helpers for aid during a house fire. Also thanking for the cards and flowers received while recovering at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Milton Stocker
Thanking all for prayers and cards after hospital stay
The writer expresses gratitude for prayers cards letters and visits received during illness and after returning home from the hospital and thanks the Home Builders for the planter and vine gift.
E.U.B. Church Dinner Menu and Date
The ladies aid will serve at the E.U.B. Church on Wednesday February 15. Menu includes minute steaks gravy mashed potatoes green beans spiced grape pineapple salad rolls butter jelly cherry pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
E.U.8
N F M S Holds February Meeting at Nazaren Church
The N F M S met Wednesday evening at the Church of the Nazarene for the February session with Forrest Main Jed leading two missionary hymns. Mrs La Verne Smith led devotions on Hebrews chapter 13 and a talk on what it means to be a Christian. Mrs Henry Horn led the lesson on Mission work in Argentina. A Friday work day at the parsonage produced quilts and comforts for missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Forrest Main Jed
LaVerne Smith
Henry Horn
Argentina
Moravia Eastern Stars Meet Feb 14 7:30 P M
Regular meeting of the Moravia Eastern Stars is set for Tuesday evening February 14 at 7 30 Officers are urged to attend for practice for school of installation on February 23 Mrs Ruby Long W M Mrs Carl Cloved has returned home from a weekend visit with her sons Wilbur and Wendell and families in Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Eastern Stars
Ruby Long
W.M
Carl Cloved
Wilbur and
Wendell
Des Moines
Miss Card Speaks at World Service Day Plans
Miss Sandra Card delivered the Sunday morning message at Evangelical United Brethren Church for World Service Day under the theme We Are Witnesses To ether. Mrs. F A Richardson presided assisted by several women reading scriptures and offering prayers. Rev. Richardson gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Card
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl Tisue
T. B. Campbell
Burdette Ward
Grant Tadlock
Zell Callen
Ira Boyer
Emery Hiatt
J. T. van Dorin
Mabel
Roy L Main dies at 73 in Atlanta Missouri
Roy L Main, 73, formerly of Moravia, died at his daughter Tracey Bealmer’s home near Atlanta, Missouri after two years of ill health. Funeral held Sunday at Atlanta Christian Church. Born December 10, 1887 in Iowa, he married Ora Wiggine in 1908. Survived by two daughters, three grandchildren, four sisters, two half brothers. Preceded by one son and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Roy L. Main
Tracey Bealmer
Barnesville
Atlanta, Mo
Christian Church
Iowa
Z. L
Martha Coulson Main
Ora Wiggine
Main
Tracey
Lou Etta) Bealmer
Atlanta
Warren
Naomi) Deskin
la Plata
Progressive Club Meeting At Gerald Morgans
Mrs. Gerald Morgan hosted the Progressive club gathering Friday evening with two guests. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Loyd Carter, Mrs. Ralph McDonough, Mrs. Rowena McFatridge and Mrs. Paul Broshar. Guests included Mrs. Herbert Megrew and Mrs. John Guthrey. Refreshments of jello wafers and coffee ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Progressive Club
Loyd Carter
Ralph McDonough
Rowena McFatridge
Paul Broshar
Herbert Megrew
John Guthrey
Sewing Lessons for Ladies Adult Class At High School
The Ladies adult class will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 in the high school building for a sewing lesson. Miss Rinehart, homemaking teacher, leads the session on selecting materials patterns and equipment inviting all interested.
Moravia Firemen Rename Officers
At the Moravia volunteer fire department meeting John Spencer was reelected fire chief for another year with Larry Brooks as assistant chief. Other officers named include Max McDonough drillmaster Art Fox Harold Prough Carl Hiatt on the executive committee and Bill Wood ward Jr secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
N.F.O. Meeting Planned at Moravia Grade School
The National Farmers Organization convokes a gathering Monday in Moravia at the grade school gym. District Organizer Warren A. Smith of Osceola will speak on the group’s future plans and invite all farmers and others to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farmers Organization
Moravia
Warren A. Smith
Osceola
N.F.O
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Melissa Felton
The Twentieth Century reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Melissa Felton presiding. Roll call was Historical Spots I Would Like to Visit. The program covered Historical Monuments by Mrs. Emery Hiatt and paper money faces by Mrs. Ira Boyer. Letters from former member Mrs. C. W. Craver of Mt. Union and Mrs. T. R. Gordner of Yakima Washington were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Melissa Felton
Harley Tisue
Emery Hiatt
Ira Boyer
C. W. Craver
Mt. Union
T. R. Gordner
Yakima
Wash
Past Matrons Meet at Mrs Winsler Home
Past Matrons club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Winsler home. Mrs. John Johnson was absent due to illness, with Mrs. Paul Brosar assisting. Plans were finalized for a school of instruction luncheon at noon. Cherry marshmallow dessert and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
John Johnson
Paul Broshar
School of Instruction
Lancheon
Change Toss Nets $20 at Moravia Game
At the Moulton-Udell and Moravia basketball game Friday evening a change toss netted $20.17 for the March of Dimes fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Udell and Moravia
March of Dimes Fund
Hawk O Conner Wedding at Centerville Baptist
Miss Jean Hawk daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk Moravia married Gary O Conner son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth O Conner Moravia at First Baptist Church Centerville on Saturday Feb 4 at 7 pm Rev James Thomas officiated. Details include pale blue gown and white accessories two attendants beige and blue sheath dresses, corsages white carnations. The couple plan to reside in Magavia after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Hawk
Harold Hawk
Moravia
Gary O'Conner
Kenneth O’conner
First Baptist Church
Centerville
James Thomas
Nellie Argo
Janet Harringtop
Magavia
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Eddie Ochler
Jerry Felton
Southern Iowa
Felton
National Cotton Head
Fairview
Mrs
Council OF Churches
Whiteheads
Miss Card
Gerald Morgans
Th Century Club
Geo Winsler
Hawk - O'Conner
Centerville Baptist
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