50 Year Honor For Moravia Mason Mr. Smith
Robert Potts as Worshipful Master presided at Moravia lodge as Claude Hawk welcomed guests. H. H. Hines presented Mr. Smith with his 50 year certificate and Potts awarded the 50 year pin with a commendation from the Grand Master for Iowa. Remarks were made by his daughter Maxine Weinman and son Richard Smith amid other congratulations. Attendees included relatives from Des Moines Indianola and James Weissman from Indianola along with Masonic guests from Newton LaGrande Hedrick Centerville Blakesburg Albia and Moravia. Wilfred Smith phoned from Arizona to offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Des Moines
James Weinman
Indianola
Howard K. Smith
H. H. Hines
Centerville
Moravia Grace United Methodist Church
Robert Potts
Moravia
Maxine Weinman
Mailson
Smith
Harold Mason
Mr. Smith
Richard
James Weissman
Newton
LaGrande
Hedrick
Blakesburg
Albia
Wilfred Smith
Arizona
OES Schedules March 7 School Instruction and Night
Moravia Eastern Star members met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Trenton Wilson presiding. New officers were installed by Marshal Dewey Kincade and Mrs Wilson. School of Instruction set for Saturday March 7 at 12:30 pm with Nadine Swan as instructor. 6:30 banquet at Grace Methodist. practice on Sunday March 1 at 1:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Stars
Masonic Temple
Trenton Wilson
Marshal Dewey Kincade
Wilson
Claude Hawk
Tressa Hawk
Icel Broshar
Lucile Carter
Ruby Long
Ben French
Adah
Louemma Palmer
Moravia Town Council Holds Busy Meeting on Crime Plan
Moravia officials heard Sheriff Harry Robertson outline an area wide crime prevention plan with deputy coverage across Moravia and neighboring areas and planned a planning meeting in Centreville on February 26. The council also discussed sewer problems, recreational projects, and seeking federal aid for a town sewer system while approving a higher winter car allowance for the town marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Harry Robertson
Centerville
Moulton
Kyland Schwengel
Washington, D.C
Fairfield visit includes revival services with Nazarene leaders
Mr and Mrs Forrest Main spent Saturday night and Sunday with the Jerry Main family in Fairfield. They attended revival services at Fairfield Nazarene church led by Rev Gardner and Dr and Mrs James Main of Nazarene Mid America College at Olathe Kansas. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson spent Saturday evening with Mrs Mina Dowd and Mrs Ina Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Main
Jerry Main
Fairfield
Fairfield Nazarene Church
Gardner
James Main
Nazarene Mid-America College
Olathe
Kansas
Frank Wilson
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Pinewood Derby Winners Named by Moravia Cub Scouts
Moravia Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby at Grace Methodist church basement. Mark Hall Jeff Kelley and Bobby Spencer won the top three spots for Pack No. 40 with unit winners Jeff Kelley Alan Tisue Mike Brown Den 8 Den 2 and Webelos Bobby Spencer. Winners’ cars and trophies were shown in Moravia Bank window this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grace Methodist Church
Jeff Kelley
Dennis Kelley
Mark Hall
Leonard Hall
Bobby Spencer
John Spencer
Den
Alan Tisue
Mike Brown
Clayton Pauley
Rodney Michaels
Webelos
Terry Bryan
Postoffice Home Delivery Plan Announced
Congressman Kyl announced that details are being worked out to extend mail delivery to all residents living more than a quarter mile from the postoffice. Eligibility requires a home delivery request and a majority of area residents must desire the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyl
Centerville CC Honors Roll Names Local Students
Dean Lyle Hellyer lists Centerville Community College first semester honor roll with local students Ann McDonough Moravia James VanDorin Moravia George Woodward Moravia Judith Stufflebeam Unionville Gary Ogden Unionville Richard Burger Unionville Edwina Lobb Unionville Kenneth Selix Udell Phil Harrington Marion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Lyle Hellyer
Centerville Community College
Ann McDonough
Moravia
James VanDorin
George Woodward
Judith Stufflebeam
Unionville
Gary Ogden
Richard Burger
Edwina Lobb
Kenneth Selix
Udell
Phil Harrington
Marion
Thank you note to friends and clergy for support
Stella Bogert expresses gratitude to friends for cards letters flowers and to Rev Schaffner Rev Thomas Woodin and Dr Larsen and hospital staff for prayers and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Schaffner
Thomas Woodin
Dr. Larsen
Thank You Note From Illness Supporters
Thank you for the many cards gifts and kindnesses shown to me and my family during my illness Special thanks to Rev Woodin Wesley Chapel WSCS and the Douglas Duz Ht club Aira Virgul Dooley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Woodin
Wesley
Chapel Wscs
Douglas Duz Ht Club
Faith church schedules and meetings listed
A church notices page lists service times and events for Fame Bed Church of the Nazarene First Christian Grace United Methodist and Salem United Methodist. It includes Sunday School at 9 30 or 10 00 a m with worship at 11 00 a m or 10 06 a m, midweek prayer and Bible study, UMYF booster activities, and planned meetings for choir, WSCS, and color slides. Details mention Rev E J Strong Rev Thomas W Woodin Pastor John Guthrey Lay Leader Irene Fowler and Larry Smith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
John Guthrey
UMYF
Dean
WSCS
Virgl Dooley
Church
Grace
Kenneth Daniels
Earl Albertson
Fairview
Robert Foster
Grace Church
Moravia Salem Church announces Sunday schedule
Teenium United Methodist Rev. L B Deedrick Pastor Donald Whitehead lead services on Sunday with worship at 9:30 a m church school at 10 30 a m and a Singspiration service at 7 30 p m at the Salem church in Moravia See announcement elsewhere in this paper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
Deedrick
Guy Argo
Teenium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Salem Church
Moravia
Centennial Service planned for Iconium church centennial
The Iconium United Methodist Administrative Board met on Thursday February 5 at the church to appoint committees and begin planning a Centennial Service on Sunday August 2 marking 100 years of service to the Iconium community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium United Methodist Church
Iconium
Singspiration marks second anniversary at church
A singspiration service planned at Salem United Methodist Church on Sunday February 15 at 7 30 pm to celebrate more than a year of weekly blessing through song. The event features choir organ piano song leader and special numbers with congregational singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist Church
Thanking Readers for Cards and Hospital Support
A brief note thanks everyone for cards and visits during a hospital stay. Special appreciation is given to neighbors for helping with chores.
Dies at 62 Dale Schreiner of Moville
Dale G Schreiner 62 of Moville died Friday in a Sioux City hospital after a six week illness. Born October 19, 1907 in Moravia he served on Moville town council school board and the Federated United Methodist Church board. He led Woodbury County Rural Electric Cooperative for 31 years and helped found several state and national cooperatives. He married Doris Schneider May 28 1936. Survivors include his widow a son and two daughters and one grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale G. Schreiner
Moville
Sioux City
Moravia
Schreiner
Federated United Methodist Church
Woodbury County
Doris Schneider
Goodell
Hibbing
Minn
Ottumwa
Dale
Davenport
Roger
Marilyn) Woods
Britt, Minn
Doris Schreiner
University of Nebraska
Engaged Linda Mobley to Jay Phillips of Centerville
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mobley of Centerville announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Leah Mobley to Jay Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Phillips of Centerville Miss Mobley is a senior at Moravia High School Mr Phillips is a Centerville High School graduate and is now farming A June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Mobley
Centerville
Linda Leah
Jay Phillips
Wilbur Phillips
Miss Mobley
Moravia High School
Mr. Phillips
Centerville High School
Nazarene Missionary Meeting At Church
The Church of the Nazarene held a Wednesday night missionary meeting beginning with a hymn. Mrs. Alice Woodward read Psalms Chapter 30, and Mrs. Marion Woodward presided at the business session. Mrs. Mary Strong taught about Korean home life and customs. Rev. Strong offered the closing prayer. Next meeting set for March 4, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
Alice Woodward
Marion Woodward
Mary Strong
Strong
Service Ranks Advance for Ellison and Gillen at Fort Hood
Ronald J. Ellison of the 40th APU at APO San Francisco is promoted from SP4 to Sergeant in Vietnam with the postal division in Quang Tri. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Ellison, and his address is Sgt. Ronald J. Ellison 483 56-5783 40th APU APO San Francisco 96495. Chester A. Gillen Jr. is promoted to E5 as a Senior Welder at Fort Hood Texas. His two year obligation ends in March. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Gillen Sr. of Blakesburg and a 1967 Moravia Community School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Ellison
SP4
Quang Tri
Vietnam
Mervin Ellison
Ronald J. Ellison
Apu
Apo
San Francisco
Chester A. Gillen Jr
Ft. Hood
Texas
Chester
Chester A. Gillen Sr
Blakesburg
Moravia Community School
Cridlebaugh Injures Hand With Power Saw
Calin Cridlebaugh injured his left hand while using a power saw on Monday. The index finger required thirty glances to close the vent and the second finger needed several stitches. He was taken to Ottumwa hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cridlebaugh
Calin
Ottumwa Hospital
Grateful thanks after hospital stay from Morgan family
Mrs Gettvieve Morgan thanks friends and neighbors for expressions of kindness during her hospital stay and after returning home. She notes appreciation for get well cards letters visits prayers and well wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettvieve Morgan
Engineer to Speak at Moravia Booster Club Meeting
Regular February Moravia Booster Club gathering tonight at Grace United Methodist Church. dinner at 6 30 served by MYF. Ken Bucklin Appanoose County Engineer will outline tentative paving plans for the Moravia Unionville road and extension through town. Dan Mihalovich is new Booster Club president. Dean Kaster elected vice president. Walt Younker secretary. Alberta Benz treasurer. members and visitors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia
Walt Younker
Alberta Benz
Rebekahs Honor Helen Leo Stocker at Moravia Lodge
Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting with Mrs Frank Wilson as Noble Grand. Mrs Harold Hudgens was elected trustee to serve the unexpired term. Plans for the upcoming convention were outlined and officers will meet later to finalize details. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Helen Low Stocker with gifts, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahall
Harold Hudgens
Wilson
Louemma Palmer
Gladys Pennington
Frances Ashby
Bette van Dorin
Katherine Charity
Clara Mrelan
Fern Hudgens
Mildred Bishop
Ruth Wilson
Gladys Harsh
Genevieve Morgan
Lula Hiatt
Winifred Schrodt
Helen Loy Stocker
Deloris Ballanger
Alberta Benz
Ava Foster
Helen Low Stocker
Withers
Ray Charity
E T C Club Meets at Mrs Hiatt Home
Mrs Lee Hiatt hosted an E T C club gathering at her home on Thursday afternoon. Roll call featured a Valentine exchange, door prize won by Mrs Clifford Paxston, and game prizes awarded to Mrs Blanche Kincade and Mrs Frank Wilson. A card was signed for hospital patient Mrs Genevieve Morgan. Cherry pie with whipped cream and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Lee Hiatt
Clifford Paxston
Blanche Kincade
Frank Wilson
Genevieve Morgan
Progressive Club Meeting At Loyd Carter Home
The Progressive club met at Loyd Carter's home with Lucile Carter and Mary Ward as co-hostess. Men attended the evening, playing pitch while the ladies played bridge. Hosts served refreshments and prizes were awarded to each lady present along with Ralph McDonough and Theo Miller who also won prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Lucile Carter
Mary Ward
Ralph McDonough
Theo Miller
Mohawkette girls overpower Lamoni in big win
MHS girls toppled Lamoni 79-52 led by Linda Hiatt with 28 points, Diane Rogers 24 and Claudia Miller 21 as Moravia dominated after halftime. Lamoni’s Sherry Kohlman held by Beth Steenhoek. Moravia boys also won 78-54 with Tisue 18, Self 16, Dicks 16 in last regular season game. Girls advance to Seymour sectional Monday. Moravia boys face Ottumwa Walsh Monday at Walsh gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamoni
MHS
Lamont
Macy
Linda Hiatt
Diane Rogers
Claudia Miller
Beth Steenhoek
Sherry Kohlman
Larry Pfannebecker
Moravia
Gary Tisue
Bob Self
Nicky Dicks
Randy Scott
Tom Woodin
Bobby Hiatt
Jody McDanel
Dave Harrington
Seymour
Otturawa Walsh
Walsh Gym
Moravia Teams Win Two At Leon Friday
Moravia swept both games at Leon on Friday night with the girls defeating their opponent 77-51 and the boys 59-49. Girls led from start to finish with key scorers Linda Hiatt 20 Claudia Miller 21 Diane Rogers 16 Jean Rouse 11 and Fonda Dicks 8. Boys hung on early and pulled away late behind Bob Self 20 Nicky Dicks 11 Randy Scott 10 Gary Tisuer 5 and Jody McDanel 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Davis
Lou Ellen Rowley
Jewell Walker
Donna van Benthuysen
A Rhee
Gary Tisue
Joy McCrory
Eleventh
Richard van Sickel
Sue Schupmann
Deborah Kelley
Dallas McDatel
Ronald Thomas
Carolyn Faber
Jane Schupmann
Nicky Dicks
Jody McDanel
Connie Renwick
Sharon Riegel
Linda Seif
Beth Steenbeek
Elaine VanDePol
Bill Ward
Sheila Wilson
Marvin Wright
Marie Cloyed
Barbara Coltrain
Kathryn Cortesio
John Curtis
Carol Irelan
Camilla Prater
Randy Scott
Linda Sheldon
Jenna VanBenthuysen
Mary VanDorin
Susan Dooley
Carol
Moravia
Leon
Macy
Linda Hiatt
Claudia Miller
Diane Rogers
Jean Rousell
Fonda Dicks
Mohawks
Bob Self
Gary Tisuer
Bobby Hiatt
Dowds and Mrs Dowd visit Ottumwa and Rest Haven
Wm. French returns home west of town after an appendectomy at Monroe County hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dowd and daughter, along with Mrs. Mina Dowd, were Ottumwa business visitors Friday. Mrs. Mina Dowd visited her sister, Mrs. Edna Miller, at Rest Haven Nursing Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. French
Monroe County Hospital
Donald Dowd
Mina Dowd
Ottumwa
Edna Miller
Rest Haven
Woodward Baby and Cousin Born in February at Monroe County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gordon Woodward of New Orleans Louisiana announce the birth of their son Kevin Jay on February 4 weighing 8 pounds welcomed by a sister Kellia Jo Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Woodward Sr Mrs Joe Kaster is the mother of a son Bobby Joe born February 4 at Monroe County hospital paternal grandmother Mrs Alice Easter Also mentioned is another newborn Bobby Joe born February 4 at Monroe County hospital to Mr and Mrs Joe Kaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Woodward
New Orleans
Kevin Jay
Kellia Jo
William Woodward
Joe Kaster
Bobby Joe
Monroe County Hospital
Alice Easter
Hiatt Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt plan an open house Sunday February 22 at Grace Lated Methodist church to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary They were married February 23 1920 at First Methodist church Utama and have lived in private Missouri Their two daughters Mrs Bette VanDorin and Mrs Michael Koff Tigi plus eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren are mentioned in the notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lee Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Grace Lated Methodist Church
Aleata Plate
First Methodist Church
Oui Utama
Moers
Bette VanDorin
Michael
Muniya) Koff- Tigi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howard Smith
Masons
O.E.S
Regi
Moravia Union
Stella Bogert
Aira, Virgul Dooley
Fame Bed
First Christian Church
Irene Fowler
Ald
Clara Irelan
Wesley Chapel
Dale Schreiner
Rebekahs
Helen Leo Stocker
Loyd Carter
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