Moravia Girls Triumph in Consolation Trophy Game
Moravia high school girls basketball avenged a prior loss to Bussey with a 67 to 43 consolation win over Dallas in the sectional tournament. Sawyer Martin and Brain led Moravia with 28 21 and 18 points respectively as Moravia built quarters leads 16 10 36 25 54 32 and 67 43. Consolation trophy was awarded in the evening ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bussey Girls
Bussey
Dallas
Micks
Sawyer
Martin
Brain
Hoegh Declares Candidacy for Iowa Governor on GOP Ticket
Leo A. Hoegh former Iowa Attorney General announces run for governor on the Republican ticket. He cites a record of clean government and public service in the legislature, Interim Committee, and as Adjutant General. Hoegh served in World War II and remains active in the Iowa National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo A. Hoegh
Towa
Iowa
Hoegh
Lucas County
Beardsley
Robert Larson
Germany
Iowa National Guard
Bob Larson Shows Slides at Church Night
The Methodist family church night featured a cooperative supper followed by Valentine themed hymns. Bob Larson editor of the Albia newspaper presented slides and narrated his travels in Germany and Switzerland. The organizing committee included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and others, with tables arranged to match the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Family
Valentine
Bob Larson
Albia
Germany
Switzerland
Frank Wilson
Richard Veach
Orville Burton
Ralph Spencer
Relph Turner
Trenton Wilson
Loren Walter
Buckmaster Ill in Laughlin Hospital Kirksville
Mr and Mrs Max McDonough and Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby visit Mr Fred Buckmaster who is ill in Laughlin hospital Kirksville Missouri He was taken Saturday by Times ambulance to the hospital for medical treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buckmaster
Laughlin Hospital
Max McDonough
Raymond Ashby
Fred Buckmaser
Garnet McDonough
Mr. Buckmaser
Laughlin
Kirksville
Times Ambulance
Joint Installation At Odd Fellow Hall In Moravia
Moravia Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges held joint installation Monday evening at Odd Fellow Hall with Mrs. Vivian Ashby and John Bradshaw leading teams. About 75 guests from Centerville Moulton Blakesburg and Moravia attended. Raymond Ashby and Mrs Raymond Charity named Noble Grands. Ivan Harsh and Mrs Melissa Felton vice grands. officers named include C A Turner and Mrs Mettie Roland secretaries and Bert Turner and Mrs Paul Spencer treasurers. Retiring nobles Ralph Spencer and Mrs Leo Hoffman. Refreshments served by the committee led by D E Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Ashby
Centerville
John Bradshaw
Moulton
Moravia
R. R. Pennington
Leonard Palmer
Ivan Harsh
Ira Robb
Raymond Ashby
Clara Irelan
Gerald Morgan
George Firkins
Guardian
Harold Hudgens
Noble
D. E. Bishop
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Glick
The Twentieth Century club held Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Glick. Sixteen members attended, sharing anecdotes about Lincoln. Mrs. Ira Robb was absent, and Mrs. Charles Coffin presided in place of the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Harry Glick
Lincoln
Ira Robb
Charles Coffin
Mrs L Foster speaks at E U B Church World Service Day
Mrs L B Foster of Louilla was guest speaker at the 10:50 a m World Service Day service at Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday. The event was sponsored by W S W S with Mrs Harold Mason presiding. A trio and girls clarinet quartet performed as part of the offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Foster
Louilla
Harold Mason
Foster
E. G. Hawk
Almont Main
Mason
Hawk
Emery Hiatt
Maxine Firkins
DeLoris Hiatt
Carole Broshar
Irene Tadiock
Ira Boyer
Sunbonnet Girl operetta slated for Moravia High
Moravia High School presents The Sunbonnet Girl a two act comic operetta Friday Feb 26 at 730 pm directed by James Main and Gail Tuttle with a 201 girl 10 boy chorus. Susan Clifton wins the music scholarship in a village contest led by Mrs Henry Coleman. Cast includes Carole Broshar Joyce Martin Charles Turner Charlotte McAninch Dick Tomlin and more. Tickets available from band mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
James Main
Music Direcor
Gail Tuttle
Henry Coleman
Joyce Martin
Susan Clifton
Carole Broshar
Coleman
Bob Coleman
Charles Turner
Barbara Coleman
Charlotte McAninch
Jerry Jackson
Bob
Dick Tomlin
Meadows
Maxine Firking
Hiram Meadows
Dick Albertson
Miranda
Hiram
Bill Bishop
Band
Community thanks Iconium men for cemetery help
Residents express gratitude to A. J. Brown and family and other Iconium volunteers who assisted at the local cemetery, recognizing their service and support to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
A. J. Brown
Mrs Mabel Cummins Clark Donates Books in Memory
Mrs Mabel Cummins Clark of Portland Oregon gave two books to Moravia Library in memory of her husband G Frank Clark and her mother Anna Rebecca Cummins. The Road to Salem by Adelaide L Fries traces the Stauber family’s westward move to Winston Salem and Canyon Passage by Ernest Heycox, a former Clark employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Cummins Clark
Portland
Oregon
Moravia
G. Frank Clark
Anna Rebecca Cummins
Salem
Adelaide L. Fries
Stauber
Winston-Salem
Canyon Passage
Ernest Heycox
Clarks
Instruction School for Mo ravia Chapter of Eastern Stars
The Mo ravia Chapter of Eastern Stars will hold a Thursday afternoon instruction at 1:00 p m on February 11 followed by a banquet at 6:30 p m at the E U B church. The evening session starts at 8:00 p m with Mrs Marie Bond of Bloomfield as instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
First Christian Church Service and Sunday School
Gre Bod Now notes Rev W F T Evans is minister and Mrs Birdie Main is superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a m. Communion service at 11 a m. Aid held each Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10 with classes for all ages led by Harold Mason and Bill Bishop on piano. 11 a.m. worship. Evangelistic services begin Tuesday Feb 16 at 7 30 p.m. Rev Kissinger of Freeport Ill. to arrive next Tuesday. Board of Administration meets Monday Feb 15 at 7 30. Next Sunday themes include The Lord ship and Ownership of Jesus and Three Things That Move the Souls of Men. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Kissinger
Freeport
Ill
Moravia
Board of Administration
Jesus
Methodist Church Plans Evening Service and Activities
Grace Methodist Church announces a 7 30 p m lesson on The Methodist Doctrines followed by an evangelistic team from Chicago with music and preaching. The W S C S meets Feb 17 at Garnet McDonough home, worship led by Lucille Carter, Spanish Speaking Americans lesson. Mid week prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p m. Feb 19 6 30 pm Young Adult Fellowship at the church. families asked to bring a dime per member and a dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace, Me
Methodist Church
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
W.S.C.S
Garnet McDonough
Mary Burns
Lucille Carter
Must I Go Empty Handed Sermon at Iconium Church
The Nazarene church lists Rev. Ray Cox as pastor and Andrew Maddison as Sunday School Superintendent. Services include Sunday School at 10:00, morning worship at 11:00, Young People at 7:00, evangelistic service at 7:30, and Wednesday prayer meeting at Bill Woolward’s home. Friday prayer and fasting at 1:00 p.m. at the parsonage. sermon Sunday titled We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox
Andrew Maddison
Young Peoples
Bill Woolward
St. Paul
Thanks to donors for support while in hospital
Mrs. Andrew Mosley expresses gratitude for blood donors food, gifts, letters and cards sent during her hospital stay. She notes they will never be forgotten and asks God to bless each sender. The message honors neighbors and friends for their kindness.
Thankful note to Mora Masonic Lodge and neighbors
To the Masonic Lodge of Mora for the beautiful potted plant and to friends and neighbors for letters and cards sent during my stay at Kirksville hospital. They will long be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge of
Moravia
Kirksville Hospital
Pioneers of Community Taken Rober Lincoln Tarr
Robert Lincoln Tarr 73 a retired farmer from Moravia died Wednesday February 3 at his Fort Madison home where he lived the past three years in ill health since leaving Moravia He was born February 4 1881 in Moravia On October 22 1913 he married Flossie F Horner in Ottumwa He was member of the Moravia Methodist church and substitute teacher Survivors include his wife two daughters Mrs CZ Magee and Mrs ER Smith of Fort Madison three brothers Dr Joe Tarr Cottage Grove Oregon Simon Tarr Duluth Minnesota Lew Tarr Bonesteel SD one sister Mrs Mamie Blumenstock Garberville California and two grandchildren Funeral service Saturday at 230 pm Hall Funeral Home with Rev Lawrence James officiating burial Oakland Cemetery Attendees listed include P K Horner Moravia Lew Tarr and daughters Ruth Klein Isa Herman Edna Johnson son Harold Tarr Bonesteel SD Simon Tarr Duluth MN and Mr and Mrs De Tarr Burlington IA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rober Lincoln Tarr
Fort Madison
Moravia
Flossie F. Horner
Ottumwa
Flossie
C .Z. Magee
E. R. Smith
Joe Tarr
Cottage Grove
Oregon
Simon Tarr
Duluth
Minn
Lew Tarr
Bonesteel
S. D
Mamie Blumenstock
Garberville
Calif
Hall Funeral
Lawrence James
Oakland Cemetery
P. K. Horner
Ruth Klein
Isa Herman
Edna Johnson
Harold Tarr
Dulwth
de Tarr
Burlington
Iowa
Moravia junior high teams roll to two wins over Mystic
Moravia grade girls beat Mystic 42 to 24 with all players used and Sue Kaster and Janie Sawve each scoring 16, Carol Lee Day 12. Moravia junior high boys won 52 to 12 led by Art Simmons with 25 and Doug Morris 12. Upcoming games include Udell here Feb 16 and Mystic here Feb 19 as invitational plans remain undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mystic
Tassell
Sue Kaster
Janie Sawve
Carol Lee
Art Simmons
Doug Morris
Udell Junior High
Roy Scotts Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott formerly of Moravia now of Centerville observe the 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from two to five in the afternoon. A noon family dinner at Mrs. Delmont Moffitt’s home also marks the Moffitt fifth anniversary. Their five children and families attend, including Ruth Kluver Lake View Iowa George Scott Centerville Berniece McGuire Humeston Glennie Dicks Mystic and Josephine Moffitt Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Scott
Moravia
Centerville
Delmont Moffitt
Moffitt
Ruth Kluver
Lake View
Iowa
George Scott
Berniece McGuire
Humeston
Glennie Dicks
Mystic
Josephine Moffitt
Past Matrons Plan Cooperative Luncheon
Mrs Paul Broshar hosted the Past Matrons club Tuesday with 14 members. They planned a cooperative luncheon during the school of instruction on Thursday February 11 with instructor Mrs Marie Bond as honored guest. The evening ended with social time and refreshments hosted by Mrs Loyd Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
School of Instruction
Marie Bond
Loyd Carter
Taylor Farm Bureau Meets at New Hope
Taylor Township Farm Bureau gathered Monday evening at New Hope schoolhouse with committee leaders Theo Miller Don Pettibone Guy Argo and Ray Chbority presiding Sup t Fenton Moravia spoke on schools followed by short talks by Lee Benz and Howard Harper A quiz program engaged all and the committee served sandwiches cookies coffee and pocoa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
New Hope Schoolhouse
Theo Miller
Don Pettibone
Guy Argo
Ray Chbority
Fenton
Moravia
Yan
Lee Benz
Howard Harper
Funeral Here Saturday For Mrs A J Brown
Funeral services for Mrs. A J Brown, born Sarah Priscilla Free in Iconium in 1871, were held at Turner Funeral Home after her death February 4 1954 at University Hospital Iowa City. Surviving are seven children, 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and many relatives. Pallbearers were grandsons LeRoy Jerry Dickie Gaylord Dwight Dean Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Priscilla
John
Emily Free
Hear Iconium
University Hospital
Iowa City
Church of Christ
Andrew J. Brown
Harry
Birdie Main
Moravia
Osa
Russell
Lloyd Brown
Iconium
Lloyd
Marguerite) Beaty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Versal
Marjorie) Hough
Eddyville
Haver Free
John Free
Donald Hunt
Barbara Gee
Ottumwa
Andy J. Brown
Turner Funeral Home
LeRoy Brown
Jerry Brown
Dickie Brown
Gaylord Main
Dwight Main
Dean Hough
Mia
Lloyd Beaty
Sammie and
Dennis
Charles Butler
Ray Farr
John Beaty
Dwight
Main and Hough
Tran ‘Boyer
Oskaloosa
Leo Beaty
Loy Free
John ‘Brown
Clyde Jones
Promise City
Cincinnati
Centerville
Albia
Plano
Card of Thanks for Mother's Hospital Bereavement
Family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers cards sympathy and kindness during mother’s hospital stay and bereavement. A J Brown Osa Mrs Birdie Main Mrs Bery Brown Mr and Mrs Russell Brown Mr and Mrs Lloyd Beaty Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown Mr and Mrs Versal Hough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brown
Osa
Birdie Main
Bery Brown
Russell Brown
Lloyd Beaty
Lloyd Brown
Versal Hough
Band Mothers Vote $100 For School Piano Purchase
The February Band Mothers meeting at the school music room voted to donate 100 to buy a new spinet piano and to help sell tickets for the February 6 operetta. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Grant Tadlock and Mrs. Kenneth Condra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
D. E. Bishop
Grant Tadlock
Kenneth Condra
E. T. C. Club Meets With Mrs Veach
The E. T. C. club met Thursday with Mrs. Albert Veach and 14 members. They answered roll call with a Lincoln quotation. Mrs. Lean Palmer guessed the mystery. Mrs. Frank Lathen led entertainment and Mrs. Almont Main won the prize in the guessing game. Mrs. Palmer led the business session. Guest Rosa Knight attended. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Albert Veach
Lincoln
Leanea Palmer
Frank Lathen
Almont Main
John P. Foster 78 dies after long Moravia life
John P. Foster 78, of the Moravia area, died at home Saturday February 6 after a life on a Main Station farm. He married Basha Boyer on September 29, 1901. they celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1951 and had seven children. He leaves a large family, 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren, plus siblings. Funeral at Fairview church Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Horace Schaffner and Rev. Lloyd Knouf officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perry Foster
Main Station
Ivan
Martha Foster
Moravia
Basha Boyer
Ruth Broshar
Centerville
Esther Hiner
Oakdale
Rojla Foster
Albia
Rissie Gladfelder
Roma Tomlin
Robert
Russell
Fairview Methodist Church
Johnnie Foster
Ida van Dorin
Milo
Near Moravia
Jake
Ira
Fairview Church
Card of Thanks for Late John P. Foster
Mrs J P Foster and children thank friends and neighbors for condolences after the recent bereavement of John P Foster.
Swift and Wilson Wed at Iconium Methodist Church
Miss Carolyn Ann Swift daughter of Earl E. Swift of Iconium and Duane D. Wilson son of Harry M. Wilson of Albia were married Saturday February 6 1954 at Iconium Methodist Church. Dr F C Edwards read the ceremony with Mrs Thomas Gutcher as matron of honor and Thomas Gutcher as best man. The couple will reside on their farm northeast of Albia after a short wedding trip with farmhouse remodeling expected to be finished by March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Ann Swift
Earl E. Swift
Iconium Vicinity
Duane D. Wilson
Harry M. Wilson
Albla
Iconium Methodist Church
F. C. Edwards
Thomas Gutcher
Albia
Edwards
Wilson
Sunshine Club Meets With Mrs J Glafdelder
The Sunshine club held its monthly meeting on Thursday with Mrs Jess Gladfelder hosting and a cooperative luncheon. A lesson on Color Combina tions in the Home Furnishings was given by Mrs Ray Harrison and Mrs Harley Tisue. Prizes were won by several members and Mrs Bert McKern received a gift from her mystery pal. The March meeting will be held on the 14th at Mrs McKern’s home. All members were present except one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Jess Gladfelder
Ray Harrison
Harley Tisue
Gerald Hawk
Gene Tisue
Lyndon McDanel
Harley Woodward
Darlene Gladfelder
Bert McKern
McKern
Pat Rogers Visits Home Before Air Force Assignment
Pat Rogers, stationed at Lowery Field Air Force Base in Denver, arrived Thursday for a three day visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rogers. He continues to Pine Castle AFB in Orlando for his next assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Rogers
Lowery Field Air Force Base
Denver
Colo
Frank Rogers
Pine Castle Afb
Orlando
Fla
Also Mentioned on This Page
MHS
Carolyn Haws
Claude Hawk
Carolyn
Jack Illingworth
Merle Illingworth
Odd Fellow Hall
20Th Century
Mrs. L. Foster
E. U. B. Church
Joyce
Mabel Cummins
Clark
Flight of the & Stork
M. T. Ewing
St. Josephs Hospital
M. T. Ewing II
Ewing
Maxine Scott
Walter Scott
Donald Larry
Vern Nida
Neweton
David Wayne
Nida
Joan Hiatt
Forrest Hiatt
Newton
RCW Shery
Iconium Methodist
Mrs
Andrew Mosley
Robert L. Tarr
Ft. Madison
Roy Scotts
Soth
Annivers
Taylor Farm Bureau
New Hope
John P. Foster
J. P. Foster
Carolyn Swift
Duane Wilson
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