Moravia Girls Take Second in Sectionals
Moravia High School girls basketball team posted a strong 1947-48 season with a first place in Appanoose County Conference games, a consolation trophy in the county tournament, and a second place in the Centerville sectional tournament held last week. The photo lists players and coach beside names including Rose Kauzlarich and Phyllis Kaster among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose
Centerville
Rose Kauzlarich
Eila Hannam
Georgiana Winsler
Corita Cory
Mary Briskey
Lillian Rickstanding
Lois Scott
Forbes
Phyllis Kaster
Fern Foster
Virginia Hiatt
Wilma Overturf
Geraldine Kaster
Barbara Briskey
Deenalee Robinson
Top Row
Patty Sawyer
Joan Callen
Helen Taylor
Janet Broshar
Phyllis Haver
Barbara Fenton
CHAMPIONS TOO FROM MORAVIA BOYS TEAM
Moravia fans hail their boys as champions despite finishing second in the Appanoose County Conference games and losing the county tournament by a single point. The team roster lists Bobby Whicker George Tracy Gerald Hannam Jack Broshar Don Sears Johnny Hiner Gene Gladfelder Merton Rose Richard McCrory Bill Harris Pete Dicks Bill Moore Bob Scieszinski Boyd Paxston Bill Broshar Richard Smith Ronald Lockman and Coach Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose
Bobby Whicker
George Tracy
Gerald Hannam
Jack Broshar
Don Sears
Johnny Hiner
Gene Gladfelder
Merton Rose
Richard
MccCrory
Bill Harris
Pete Dicks
Bill Moore
Bob Scieszinski
Boyd Paxston
Bill Broshar
Richard Smith
Ronald Lockman
Coach Forbes
Rebekahs to Observe Fifty-Second Anniversary
Moravia Rebekah lodge No. 404 met in regular session to mark fifty years of Rebekah presence in Maravia. Mrs. Gerald Morgan led the meeting with multiple committees named for relief visitation flower sick auditing and instruction. A 50th anniversary observance program was planned by a committee led by C A Turner Mrs Ashby and Mrs Utterback. Ralph Pfannebecker was initiated by a seven degree staff led by co captain C A Turner. Thirty attendees including members from the Adbin lodge joined. Paul Spencer and Mrs Harold Huggers served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
Gerald Morgan
Morgan
D. E. Bishop
Harold Hudgens
Paul Spencer
Leonard Pahner
Homer Utterback
R. R. Pennington
Ralph Flannebecker
Raymond Ashby
Leonard Palmer
Rebekah
Maravia
C. A. Turner
Ashby
Mig. Utterback
Ralph Pfannebecker
C. AL Turner
Perouns
Bing
Adbin Lodge
Harold
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peli Fur
Veach Implement Co Show Draws Big Crowd
The Veach Implement Co an International Harvester dealer sponsored a stage end screen show at Moravia high school gym Friday evening. Vic Hyde hosted and showcased his musical talent while Gil Snyder enchanted with banjo. The Lowell family performed balancing acts and seven color movies highlighted education and farming progress. Farmers in the area praised John and Richard Veach for bringing the entertainment Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach Implement Co
International Harvester
High School
Vic Hyde
Gil Snyder
Lowells
John
Richard Veach
Moravia
Garden Club inviting Moravia ladies to join
Notice invites local women to join a newly organized Garden Club. Interested individuals should notify Mrs. Lee Hiati by Mrs. W. L. Palmer by February 25. February meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Palmer on Wednesday February 26 at 2 PM.
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Garden Club
Lee Hiati
W. L. Palmer
Palmer
Hickiman Family Attends Iowa Education Convention
Supt and Mrs bo J Hickiman and son Jimmie spent Friday and Saturday in Des Moines where Mr Hickiman attended the Iowa State Education Association convention. The two day session focused on crepe sellers and related topics for the school year.
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Bo J. Hickiwan
Jimmie
Des Moines
Hickiman
Iowa
NOPE WoSCS Greeting at Gres Velleh Bob Event
An event titled NOPE WoSCS will greet attendees at the lame of Gres Velleh Bob on Gladsle Pennington. The secretary oversees arrangements and the gathering is scheduled for 2b PM with 18 participants noted.
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Woscs
Gres Velleh
Bob
Gladsle Pennington
Make Plans at Legion Meeting
Commander Pearson reports a busy Moravia Legion session with plans for a pitch stay on February 23 and an March 12 county meeting at the Moravia Post. Spring carnival approval, teen weekly parties, and a Legion basketball tournament in Ottumwa are discussed. Moravian Legion team to play Mt. Ayr at 7.00 tonight with listed players.
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Pearson
Legion Post
Legion
Appangose
Moravia Post
American Legion
Tr Mmmunity
Moravia
Ottumwa
Moravian Legion Deen
Mt. Ayr
Gotrom
Ray Forbes
Bill Luse
Jack Sperneer
Larry Brooks
Hower DeMon
Max McDonough
Gene Tisue
47 48 Basketball Schedule Here Is the 47 48 Schedule
Fragmentary sports item lists a 1947 48 basketball schedule with tournament mention and district girls notes. The readable text includes scattered city names and dates, suggesting a local school or district schedule page published in February. Names and full details are incomplete.
Booster Club Supper Postponed to February 18
Booster Club meeting and supper delayed due to Veach Implement Co family party and sectional basketball tournament. Don Wolf announces the Legion home will host the event with supper served at 6:30 p.m. on the rescheduled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach Implement Co
Booster Club
Don Wolf
Legion Home
Legion Auxiliary
World Day of Prayer Service Friday at Church of Christ
The World Day of Prayer service will be held at 7 30 p m Friday at the Church of Christ. All town churches cooperate on the program and invite everyone to attend and bring a guest. This world wide service welcomes all attendees.
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Church of Christ
CurreneS Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa
Sunday School at 10:00 preached at 11:00 with special morning music including a flute solo and vocal duets. M Y F group meets at e:tho o'clock with Lent starting February 16. Feb 22 Layman Day chaired by Karl Tuttle and others. Valentine Tea for community women. World Prayer night coordinated with Christian Church. Wesley Chapel lists 9:45 am preaching and 10:45 am Sunday School. Kenneth Daniels is superintendent.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
John C. Davis
Delmar Dowd
Marilyn Hiatt
Bishop
Witherby
M. Y. F. Group
Karl Tuttle
John Veach
Christian Church
Wesley Chapel
Ekenneth Daniels
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services
Pastor Earl Rabuck leads a full week of church activities starting Sunday with 10:00 a m Sunday School and 10 60 a m Worship Service. Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Music at 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. W S W S meets Thursday with Mrs Grace Main 7 30 p m. World Day of Prayer Friday at Christian Church urged attendance government.
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United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Harold Mason
W.S.W.S
Grace Main
The
Christian Church
Nazarene Church Sunday Schedule and Prayer Meeting
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent M. H. dahapan. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday with worship circle at 7:30 p.m. Please attend.
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Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H. Dahapan
N.Y
World Day of Prayer Service Planned at Union Church
The Church of Christ led by Minister Clarence Schaffner invites members to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. A World Day of Prayer service is planned for February 13 as a union service.
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Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Mrs Davis Injures Arm After Fall On Ice
Mrs J C Davis fell on icy ground near the parsonage Tuesday evening injuring her left arm. Believed to be broken she and Rev Davis went to Ottumwa on Wednesday for X rays to determine the extent of the injury.
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J. C. Davis
Art Fox
Returns From Hospital After Surgery in Kirksville
Mrs Richard Veach a surgery patient at Laughlin hospital Kirksville Missouri was brought to the John Veach home Thursday to recuperate Mrs John Veach and Richard spent Wednesday evening at the hospital with her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Veach
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
John Veach
Richard
Visit to brother in law in Iowa City hospital
Howard Smith and Wil ford Messenger of Albia went to Iowa City to be with their brother in law Tom Messenger of Wellman who suffered a relapse and entered the University hospital Monday. Mrs Messenger, Miriam Smith, stays with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Wilford
Albia
Munday
Towa City
Tom Messenger
Wellman
University Hospital
Messenger
American Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Dille Home
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting and cooperative supper at the home of John Dille on Tuesday evening February 24 at 6 30. Members are reminded to bring table service with wa gift. All eligible for membership are invited. Grace Veach, Secretary.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Bors
John Dille
W3WS To Meet With Women’s League Leaders
The Women’s Society of World Beverly in the EU Bochurei will hold a meeting at 7:80 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. A. G. Main’s home with Mrs. G. Hawk as leader.
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World Bervley
Thoraday
A. G. Main
G. Hawk Leader
James Riley Callen dies in Moravia at 62
James Riley Callen born May 13 1885 on a Moravia Iowa farm died February 7 1948 at his Moravia home aged 62 years seven months and 26 days. He married Fannie Glick in 1908 and farmed in Appanoose County before retiring three years ago. Survived by wife four daughters five children nine grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral February 10 at Moravia Methodist Church with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery.
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James Riley Callen
Ira
Martha Wilson Callen
Moravia
Iowa
Fairview
Main Station
Methodist
Fannie Glick
Nebraska
Appanoose County
Edrie
Harry Phillips
Centerville
Reba
John Packard
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Ardis
Loren Walter
Glee
8. W. Dayton
Perry
Dale Callen
Des Moines
Janet
Glen
Rosemary
Phillips
Margaret
Mary Beth Packard
Shirley Anne
Sharon
Joyce
Connie Walter
Clarence Dowd
Clarence Miller
Paul Miller
Appanoosa County
Frill Broshar Ankle Fracture Resident in Aller Ton
In a Tuesday basketball game at Aller ton Bill Broshar suffered an ankle fracture. A Wednesday examination confirmed the broken bone requiring treatment.
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Allerton
Bill Broshar
Public sale notices and estate auctions of several items
Lee Hiatt executor of Ida J Powell estate holds a household goods sale Saturday February 14 at 1 30 assisted by Col Mangle auctioneer John Trelan and Cheles Johnston advertise a sale of livestock grain and household goods Tuesday February 17 Ella Lockman estate administrator Johnston Otha Taylor closing out sale at his Moravia farm Wednesday February 18 Buell Taylor purchasing Jake Day Moravia residence moving to Colorado U S Mangle to conduct Taylor sale last week dairy cow brought 345 with none under 200 For sale bills print ads to reach buyers
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Lee Hiatt
Ida J. Powell
Col. Mangle
John
Trelan
Cheles Johnston
Johnston
Ella Lockman
Otha Taylor
Moravia
Buell Taylor
Jake Day
Day
Colorado
U. S
Mr. Mangle
Frank V. Hiatt
Leater Smith
Wen
Waddill Resigns Teaching Position in Moravia Schools
Moravia school board accepts the resignation of Floyd Waddill English and general science teacher. He accepts a new post with Missouri Power and Light in Kirksville, starting February 16 in the company office. Mrs. Waddill and Mr. Waddill previously lived east of the square. Mrs. Karl Tuttle will join the faculty for the remainder of the year.
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Moravia
Floyd Waddill
Waddill
Missouri Power and Light Cost
Kirksville
Wm. Gardner
Karl Tuttle
Attend Hardware Meeting in Capital Des Moines Sees 50th Anniversary
The Iowa Retail Hardware Association marks its 50th anniversary at the annual Des Moines convention. Attendance is expected to approach several thousand as industry members arrive over the week. Mr and Mrs Howard Evans and Mrs P D Schreiner are noted attendees among many others listed.
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Iowa Retail Hardware Association
Des Moines
Howard Evans
P. D. Schreiner
Schreibner & Evans Firm
Turner & Son
Ralph Pfannebecker
C. A. Turner
Sharon Parks Wins In Amateur Contest
Sharon Parks won first prize of 5 dollars and a free recording with a vocal solo at the Moravia theatre amateur show sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Van Dorin and Turner Recording Studio Centerville. Fern and Twila Foster won second in a vocal duet and Viola Hammond third with a vocal solo. Contest was for under 16s. Next week winners enter for grand prize of 10 dollars.
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Sharon Parks
Moravia Theatre
Arthur van Dorin
Theatre
Turner Recording Studio
Centerville
Fern
Twila Foster
Viola Hammond
Russell Overturf Promoted to Corporal at Alaskan Post
Corporal Russell Overturf, son of Mr and Mrs Glen Overturf, was promoted while on duty with a U S Air Forces military police squadron in Alaska. He previously worked for John Morrell Co Ottumwa and attended weather and military police schools. He entered service in December 1945 and served at Smoky Hill air field Salina Kansas. Local relatives Mr and Mrs Bruce Gardner of Des Moines visited the DuVall home with several family guests over the weekend.
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Russell Overturf
Glen Overturf
U. Ss. Air Forces
Alaska
John Morrell Co
Ottumwa
Overturf
Smoky Hill Air Field
Salina
Kansas
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
C. D. DuVall
DuVall
Harry DuVall
Forrest Main
Archie Martin
Mike
Wedding for Jean Kathryn Broshar and Robert Catshall
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Jan with Mr and Mrs Chester Broshar attended the wedding of Miss Jean Kathryn Broshar and Robert Catshall at Four O clock at First Methodist Church in Waterloo. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst and Mr and Mrs Hroshar were unable to attend. the date coincided with the bride's grandmother Mrs Pabst birthday.
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Bert Turner
Jan
Charles
Chester Broshar
Jean Kathryn Broshar
Robert Catshall
First Methodist Church
Waterloo
Harry Pabst
Hroshar
Pabst
Mrs Carter in Loveland Causing Concern After Stroke
Mrs Paul Boyer of Loveland Colorado arrived Tuesday to aid care for her aunt Mrs Stella Carter who suffered a stroke and remains in poor condition. Two nieces Mrs Clara Corbie of Atlanta Missouri and Mrs Frank Houeor of Centerville, with Mr Load Carter, are also assisting in the care.
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Paul Boyer
Loveland
Colo
Stella Carter
Clara Corbie
Atlanta
Frank Houeor
Centerville
Load Carter
Mrs Harry Stovker Way Home From Hospital
Mrs Harry Stovker Way was released Tuesday from St Joseph hospital in Centerville to recuperate after a major operation.
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Harry Stovker
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Purchases of Crawley Farm and Garner Property Reported
Lester Smith bought the Tom Crawley farm at public auction last week. Doyle Crawley, who has lived there since his father's death, purchased the Tod Garner property in Unionville to make his home. Fred Dmmond serves as administrator of the Crawley estate.
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Lester
Pete) Smith
Tom Crawley
Doyle Crawley
Tod Garner
Unionville
Fred Dmmond
Crawley
Valentine luncheon invitation at Moravia community
A Valentine luncheon is planned at the home of Mars Karl Tuttle Peb. 1 from 9:00 to 5:00 a.m. The Moravia community ladies are invited and especially urged to attend as guests, with emphasis on the Methodist church members.
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Mars
Karl Tuttle
Moravia
Methodist Church
Eastern Svaks Meet at Moraine Chapter OES Gathering
Moraine Chapter of OES met Tuesday evening. Wayne Wolf and Billy Bishop performed a duet. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Trenton Wilsuir.
Moravia Union Reports Hospital Care Details
A brief Moravia Union item notes treatment at St. Joseph Hospital for Mia Kenneth Prog Teentered Lie. The report mentions a new salesback trade company and a 90 day delivery window.
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FO Hospital
Mia
Kenneth
St. Joseph's
Nicely
Gerba
The
Moravia Union
Mary Taylor Weds Thomas Toft Jr in Des Moines Ceremony
Mary Taylor and Thomas Toft Jr were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines on January 30 at 2 p.m. The ceremony was conducted by Pastor Eynon with organist Gert rude Lind. The bride wore a white tailored suit. the groom in a blue business suit. A reception followed at the couple’s home in Des Moines before a short trip.
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Otha Taylor
Mary
Thomas Toft
Trinity Lutheran Church
Des Moines
Eynontending
Gertrude Lind
Geo. Allspach, Jr
Charles J. Abbott
John Abbott
Hide
Sixth Avenue
Tom Toft, Sr
Belmond
Helen Taylor
Moravia
Buell Taylor
Flano
Nona Copley
Corydon
Geo. Niese
Marshalltown
Julius Johnson
John Christenson
Edward Bohning
Luther Johnson
Ciel
Moravia Churches Plan Union Easter Program
A Moravia group from four churches met at Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tuttle's home to organize a Union Easter program. One representative from each church will contact singers and helpers with Mrs. Karl Tuttle as chairwoman. Further details will be announced later.
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Moravia
Karl Tuttle
Missionary Society Meets With Mrs Johnson
The Nazarene church missionary society held its monthly meeting last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs M H Johnson. Rev F A Hahn read scriptures and an article from The Other Sheep. Members joined in the study We Can If We Will led by Mrs Bill Woodward with Mrs LuVada Adams visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene
M. H. Johnson
F. A. Hahn
Bill Woodward
LuVada Adams
In Appreciation From Mrs Veach Says Thanks to Helpers
Mrs Richard Veach expresses gratitude to friends relatives neighbors and the American Legion and its Auxiliary for cards and letters while she was in the hospital. She notes the kindness was greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.
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American Legion
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Richard Veach
Viola Hammond 15 Hostess To Guild
Viola Hammond hosted the Girls Missionary Guild of the Evangelical United Brethren church for its regular monthly meeting. Miss Hammond led the lesson on Together We Pray with readings by Carol Broshar Mitzi Sawyel and Delma Veach. Veach presided at the business session and Mrs Fred Hammond assisted with refreshments.
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Girls Missionary Guild
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Viola Hammond
Miss Hammond
Carol Broshar
Mitzi Sawyel
Delma Veach
Mary Rose Main
Miss Veach
Mrother
Fred Hammond
Dean Smithburg Undergoes Mayo Hospital Operation
Mr and Mrs John Smithbury of Sioux Falls learn their son Dean was operated on Monday morning at Mayo Hospital in Rochester Minnesota and is progressing as well as can be expected. His wife and sister Mrs Ruth Allen of Washington DC are with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smithbury
Dean
Sioux Falls
Mayo’s Hospital
Rochester
Glicks Visit St Joseph Hospital For Major Operation
Mr and Mrs Harry Glick visited Ottumwa with their daughter in law Mrs Joy Glick from Hedrick to witness a major operation at St Joseph hospital. Address noted as Rov 134.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glick
Ottgmwe
Joy Glick
Hedrick
St. Joseph Hospital
Moravia Chapter Holds School of Instruction Feb 17 1948
Moravia Chapter No 94 OELS announces a school of instruction Tuesday February 17 1948 with a 1 PM start for a first session at Mrs Pearl Hunter instructor. Mrs Kaile Worthy Matron Loyd Worthy Patron preside. meal price per plate at the Metvilist where Mrs Paul Broshar and Elis Volluber hold secretary duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Oels
Pearl Hunter
Kaile Worthy
Loyd Worths
Seacey Spa
Paul Broshar
Mas Elis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rebekahs
Abhiguity M
Harald Mason
Cyulevn
Secreterys
Iowa 81
Birkesburg
Tere
DAY OF Prayer
Currenes
Owa City Hospital
Grace Veach
Moravia Methodist Church
W. E. Burd
Keokuk
the Old Rugged Cross
George Firkins
George Winsler
F. W. Blumenstock
Hillcrest Cemetery
Frill Broshar
Capital
Mrs. Duvall
Mrs. Carter
Crawley Farm
Valentine
Mary Taylor
Thomas Toft, Jr
ELAN
Missionay Society
Johnson
Dean Smithburg
Mayo
RAS
LN ST. Joseph Hospital
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