Miss Edie Mullins Installed Worthy Advisor
Miss Edie Mullins was installed as worthy advisor of the Moravia Rainbow for Girls for the new term. The ceremony featured red, silver and white colors and a red heart motif, with Madeline Sinclair leading a song and Edie escorted to her station by her father through a Rainbow isle. Guests from Unionville Centerville Moravia attended the installation and reception followed with cake, punch and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Edie Mullins
Webb Mullins
Madeline Sinclair
Dewayne Sinclair
Edie
Isle of Rainbow
Rosalie
Miss Mullins
Janice Rape
Jo: DuVall
Mary Benz
Diana Kincade
Sinclair
Marjorie French
Connig Mullins
Charity
Joyce McDonough
Yvonne Adams
Faith
Paula
Cleaver
Carol Adams
Linda Hopkins
Sharon
Connie Roblenz
Maribeth Johnson
Fidelity
Raymond Chority
Misa Mullins
Diane Kincade
Lola Shorts
Centerville
Moulling
Connie Mullina
Unionville
Moravis
Reception honors Mr and Mrs Crist Judge
A reception in Moravia Saturday honors Mr and Mrs Crist Judge of Des Moines who wed January 15. Grace Methodist church hosted the event with Fairview Methodist ladies in charge of the kitchen and attendees from Des Moines Melrose Hiteman Charlton Centerville Moulton Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yes Crist
Des Moines
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Fairview Methodist Church
Bill Benz
Charles Fadiga
Kenneth Brown
Melrose
Hiteman
Chariton
Centerville
Moulton
Progressive Club Meets with Genevieve Moran
The Progressive club met Thursday with Genevieve Moran. Winners included Marlo Filter, Icle Brosbar, and Néding Winsler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
Genevieve Moran
Marlo Filter
Icle Brosbar
Néding Winsler
Thank you for your kind thoughts and care
A heartfelt thanks to all who remembered me with cards letters flowers gifts calls and visitors in the hospital Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated and made my recovery warmer Katherine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Kathering
Eastern Stars Meet at Masonic Temple Moravia ceremony details
The Moravia Eastern Stars met Tuesday with Mrs. Claude Hawk presiding. Plans were made for a school of instruction and inspection March 18 at the Masonic Temple with district instructor Beverly Buchanan. New Adah Mrs. Carl Black installed by officers. officers listed include Mrs. Tressa Hawk worthy matron, Clauds Hawk worthy patron, and others. A baby shower for the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson is set for Feb 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. John Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Eastern Stars
Claude Hawk
Masonic J Temple
Beverly. Buchanan
Carl Black
Adah
Tressa Hawk
Clauds Hawk
Mary i McAlister
Loyd Carter
Maxine Main
Icel Bro“shar
Ruby Long
Mir
Terter
Pearl .Black
Ellen Raxston
Ruth
Lou
Emma Palmer
Raymond Charity
Sentinel
James Wilson
John Main
Ellen Paxston
Louemma Palmer
Mrs Carrie Boyer Reported Call From Bloomfield Hospital
Mrs Carrie Boyer called Sunday about her mother Mrs Cora Tubaugh of Blakesburg who is in the Bloomfield county hospital in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Boyer
Cora Tubaugh
Blakesburg
Bs Jvis County
Bloomfied
Day of Prayer Friday at Grace Methodist Church
The World Day of Prayer is set for 2 p.m. Friday in a union service by Women of the Christian, Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist churches with Mrs. Jobrt Veach as general chairman. The theme is "Let Us Pray" and women will hold a round of prayer services at homes during the day. Plans were made at Mrs. Veach's home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Christian
Evangelical United Brethren and
Methodist
Jobrt Veach
Veach
Lois Strunk Honored at Bridal Shower in E U B Church
Miss Lois Strunk was honored at a Saturday bridal shower in the E U B church dining room. The event featured white and blue decor, a program of pencil games and a humorous skit, gift opening, and hosted refreshments. Miss Strunk and Ronald Van Zante plan to wed Sunday at Grace Methodist Church with family assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Strunk
E. U. B. Church
Buell Taylor
Taylor
Ernest West
Harold Mason
Strunk
Betty
Miss Strunk
Ronald van Zante
Grace Methodist Church
Blumers Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Blumers of Unionville marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday February 6 They recall their marrying at Albia and describe a freezing morning with temperatures below zero They mention reading rail traffic and a coal mine blast in Hawkins on the eve of their anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Blumer
Unionville
Albia
Moravia
Hawaii
Burroughs Rep Donald Dicks Visits Detroit School HQ
Donald Dicks a Burroughs Corporation service representative from Oakland California arrived by plane Sunday in Detroit to attend a special schooling at the company's headquarters. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Truxton Dicks of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Dicks
Burroughs Corporation
Oakland
Calif
Planet Sunday
Detroit
Michigan
Truxton Dicks
Moravia
Wet Snow Falls in Moravia Community
Heavy wet snow blanketed Moravia by Wednesday afternoon, totaling about three inches. Residents mostly expressed appreciation for the unusual springlike event rather than inconvenience, following several weeks of unseasonably warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Benz and Judge Wed in Des Moines Ceremony
Miss Nancy Ang Benz of 1802 Forest Des Moines daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Benz Mohovia city married Michael Christopher Judge of 1418 Euclid Des Moines son of Mrs Selma Judge of Hileman January 15 104 at 10 00 am All Saints Catholic Church Des Moines with Father Kautsky officiating The attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Judge from Des Moines The couple plans to reside at 1803 Forest Des Moines The bride a Moravia high school graduate employed at Equitable of Iowa The groom a Albia high school graduate employed by National Travellers in Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ang Benz
Forest
Des Maines
Lee Benz
Moreviay
Michael Christopher Judge
Euclid
Des Moines
Selma Judge
Hileman
All Saints Catholic Church
Father Kautsky
Robert Judge
Omaha
Nebi
Moravia High School
Equitable of Iowa
Albia High School
National Traylers
1803 Forest
Church Calendar Clear but Fragmented Schedule
Church calendar lists Sunday worship at Mt Calvary 10:00 a.m. with Superintendent Kenneth Daniels and church school, MYF at 10:00 a.m. Worship also at Mt Calvary with Richard Tubaugh. Evening services, choir rehearsal, junior and senior MYF, woman’s society, and official board meet with times shown but some entries garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church E Covenant
Mt. Calvary
Ghureh
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Ae Calvary
Esday
MYF
Soravia
Richard Tubaugh
Church
Nazarene Church Weekly Schedule and Revival Dates
The Nazarene church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Youth with the Truth sessions at 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Singspiration at 7:45 p.m. Hour of Prayer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice at 8:30 p.m. Revival time runs March 18 to 29. First Christian Church led by Mr. Louis All, Mrs. Birdie Main as Superintendent with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Communion at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday afternoon meeting held at Birdie Main home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Lovers
Frank. Woodward
Gospel Pete
Christian Church
Louis
Birdie Main
Aid I
Birdie
Evangelical United Brethren Church Activities Schedule
The Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Rev. A. Ogden as pastor and Rev. Florence Weathers guiding evening services at 7 30 p m. A Sunday school class is noted with Carl VanZante as superintendent. Boys and girls fellowship meets, World Day of Prayer Friday February 14 at 2 00 pm at the Methodist Church, reader Mrs Inez Campbell and Helen Tadlock scheduled for aid roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren’ Church
A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Somerday
Florence ‘Weathers
Junsie
As World
Methodiat Church
Ww. S. WS
Faeet
Mra
Inez
Cai ‘Agapbell
Helen Tadlock
Aid
Moravia Pastor Delivers Lenten Radio Devotions
Rev. Elton D. Coleman of Grace Methodist Moravia will present Tenten Devotions on radio station KCOG 1400 Centerville during the forty days of Lent starting at 14:50 a.m. Mom dayey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton D. Coleman
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Mom Dayey
KCOG
Centerville
ETC Club Meeting at Rome of Mrs Gail Tuttle
Gail Tuttle hosted the ETC club on Thursday February 6 with a one o'clock luncheon. Lucille Carter won the door prize. Rook provided entertainment and Lou Emma Palmer won the high score prize with Grace Main securing tow score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETC Club
Rome
Gail Tuttle
Lucille Carter
Rook
Louemma Palmer
Grace Main
Jolly Dozen Club Meets With Clara Irelan
The Jolly Dozen Club met at the home of Clara Irelan on Thursday. Mrs. Mamie DuVall led with high score while Mrs. Pearl Swaim had the low score. Mrs. Pirdla Maly won the door prize as refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Bozen Club
Flara Helan Thurs
Mamie DuVall
Pearl Swaim
Pirdla Maly
Special thanks for hospital visits and prayers
A personal note expresses gratitude for cards gifts and prayers received during a hospital stay. Sincere thanks go to Iconium WS CS Clags Seven Past Matrong Chariton River Baptist Church and to Rev George McMahen Rev Elton Coleman and Rev Clarence Lautt for their visits and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pital
Iconium WS. CS
Clags
Chariton River Baptist Church
George McMahen
Elton Coleman
Clarence Lautt
Mya
Vera Moore
Moravia Votes For Addition To High School
Moravia voters approve a $40,000 bond issue to add an industrial arts department to the Moravia high school. Election yields 430 yes to 35 no with polling at Shaff plan sites from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bonding attorney to be informed. architect to draw plans. construction aimed for summer and fall school opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Vocational Agriculture Department
Board of Directors
New Moravia
Fenton
Engagement Announced for Patawayne Peher and Ocher
Moravia resident Engaged Fanchen Millemon says her daughter Patawayne Peher will marry Ocher, age 22, a garage construction worker. The couple plans a February wedding on the bride’s birthday and will reside in Des Moines after graduation from Morsita high school this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanchen Millemon
Moravia
Patawayne Peher
Des
Morsita ‘High
Ocher
Des Moines
Band Mothers Meet at School House
The Mo ravia band mothers held their regular meeting on February 5 with President Faye Luse presiding. They decided the band would cover cleaning for junior band suits. after issue, individuals must keep them clean. They discussed serving the small groups contest on April 11. co chairs are Mrs Herb Boblenz and Mrs Andy Mosley. Readings included solos by Dixie Davis James VanDorin Georgia Woodward Nicky Dicks and Charles Moore plus a boys quartet and junior girls sextet. Refreshments were provided by Marion Woodward Daphne Prough and Eloise Gardner with a $10 donation from Myrtle Harrington for new band suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Band Mothers
Faye Luse
Herb Boblenz
Andy Mosley
Dixie Davis
James VanDorin
Georgia Woodward
Nicky Dicks
Charles Moore
Marion Woodward
Daphne Prough
Eloise Gardner
Myrtle Harrington
Young People Hear Missionary Speak at Corydon
Members from Anionville and Mt. Ararat churches attended a fellowship and worship gathering at the Bible church in Corydon. The missionary speaker, who spent years behind the bamboo curtain, gave an engaging address. Attendees included Phil and Leslie Wright, John and David Fenton, Sonny and Debra Walker, Jewell Walker, Barbara Darby, Dennis Pfannebecker, Randy Staley, Kay Cridlebaugh, Gary Cridlebaugh, Pastor Paul Lobb, Milo Walker, and Enid Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anionville
Mt. Ararat
Corydon
Bible Church
Phil F
Leslie Wright
John
David Fenton
Sonny
Debra
Jewell Walker
Barbara Darby
Dennis Pfannebecker
Randy Staley
Kay
Gary Cridlebaugh
Paul Lobb
Milo
Enid Walker
Moravia Masaule Judge Special Communication Tonight
Moravia Masaule Judge will hold a special communication this evening at 7:80 o clock with work in the first degree All Masons invited to attend in the Moravia area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Two Farms Sell At Auction Near Moravia Last Week
Two Moravia area farms sold at auction. Roscoe Argo bought the 120 acre Fred Argo estate farm for 100 dollars per acre, a mile north of Iconium and adjoining his own property. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson purchased the Farrie Norton estate farm of about 80 acres for 192 dollars per acre, two and a half miles northwest of Moravia and adjoining the Wilson farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Roscoe Argo
Fred Argo
Iconium
Frank Wilson
Farrie
Mohawkettes Open Girls Sectional With Saturday clash
Girls sectional tournament opens this weekend as Mohawkettes host Moulton Udell on Saturday at 7:30 PM. A win advances them to face Blakesburg at Russell Tuesday night, with potential to reach Osceola Friday Feb 21 if victorious. Boys tip off Feb 19 at Chariton versus Twin Cedars Mormon Trail winner. other bracket includes Corydon S Warren and Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Udell
Blakesburg
Russell
Lamont-Central Leon Fame
Osceola
Chariton
Corydon
Warren
Seymour
Del Donahoo Recovers From Spine Surgery
Del Donahoo has returned to WDAF-TV Kansas City after ruptured disc surgery. He says it is almost like a miracle to walk freely without pain for the first time in about five months. He received many cards from Moravia community friends and thanks them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Donahoo
Wdaf-Tv
Kansas City
Moravia
Moravia Freshmen Sophomores end season with 61 52 win
Moravia Freshmen Sophomores defeated Centerville 61 to 52 on their home floor to close a 6 0 season. Phil Harrington and Butch Martin led with 15 points each while Rick Abee added 13. Freshman girls also finished 6 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Phil Harrington
Butch Martin
Rick Abee
Rebekah Lodge Plans Lunch at Newt Long Sale
Moravia Rebekah Lodge met with Mrs. Ivan Harsh presiding. Plans discussed for serving lunch at the Newt Long sale on Feb 18. Pie sandwiches coffee and pop to be sold. Committee: Helen Lou Stocker Genevieve Morgan Mettie Roland Ruth Wilson. Mrs Gladys Harsh and Genevieve Morgan served cherry pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Ivan Harsh
Noble Grand
Helen Lou Stocker
Genevieve Morgan
Mettie Roland
Ruth Wilson
Gladys Harsh
Simmons granddaughter injures finger in door
Mr and Mrs Lige Simmons learned their granddaughter Sheryl Lynn Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Sonny Smith of near LaPorte City cut one finger on her left hand. While her father entered the trailer house she stood by the door and as he started back out she put her hand in the door as it closed causing a deep finger cut. She was taken to a Dy sart doctor where several stitches were required. The Smiths live on a farm between LaPorte City and Dysart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lige Simmons
Sheryl Lynn Smith
Sonny Smith
LaPorte City
Sheryl Lynn
Dysart
Card of Thanks for Hospital Stay and Visits
The writer thanks friends for kindness during hospital stay and after return home. Grateful for cards letters visits and prayers. Special thanks to Rev Coleman and Rev Ogden for their visits and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Rev
Ogden
Dinner Menu for EUB Ladies Aid Dinner
The E U B church Ladies Aid will serve dinner Wednesday February 49. Menu includes breaded loin scalloped potatoes buttered comm sour kraut lima beans applesauce angel food cake with topping hot rolls butter jelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B. Church
Ladies Aid
Moravia Girls And Boys Sweep Moulton-Udell In Local Win
Moravia basketball teams defeated Moulton-Udell Friday night on the local floor. The girls won by a large margin despite a late drought, with Nancy Mosley scoring 23 and Rose Blumer 17 leading. The Moravia boys dominated, led by Charles VanZante with 14 and DeWayne Robinson with 13 as the team opened strong and built large leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton- Udell
Satie Juda
Buiardes Pegsy Hogers
Elaine Harrington
Linda Judge
Moulton-Udell
Richard Armstrong
DeWayne Robinson
Jim Herriot
Richard Calhoun
No Adult Classes Announced by Larry Dayton
Larry Dayton says there will be no adult classes Thursday or Tuesday night while plans proceed to acquire welding facilities. The announcement signals temporary suspension of adult education as negotiations continue with the facility vendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dayton
Booster Club Meeting Set at BUB Church
Moravia Booster club holds its regular February gathering with supper served at the B U B church. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday night February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Two Local Soldiers Report Basic Training Updates
David K West son of Mr and Mrs Ernest West Moravia is in basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri His address is Pvt David K West NG 26791025 Co C 1st Bn 2nd TBR Fort Leonard Wood MO 65475 Larry M Martis Pvt Larry M Martis US 55773540 Co A USA Garrison White Sands Missile Range New Mexico 88002
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David West
Ernest West
Moravia
Fort Leonard Wood
David K. West
Larry Martin
Larry M. Martis
Co. A
U.S.A
Garrison White Sands Missle Range
New Mexico
Magai Baby Born in East Cleveland Names John Loyd
Mr and Mrs Donald Magai of East Cleveland Ohio welcomed a son born February 1 naming him John Loyd. A sister Molly is noted and Mrs Magai is former Agne Grace Fulton daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Fulton of Cleveland Heights Ohio. The great grandfather is Charles Fulton of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Magai
East Cleveland
Ohio
John Loyd
Molly
Magai
Agne’ Grace Fulton
John W. Fulton
Cleveland
Hts
Charles Fulton
Moravia
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Ertay
Grever
Edie Mullin
Moravia Masonic Hall
Mrs. Crist
Progressive Club
Masonic Temple
Methodist Church
Lois Ar
Ben Blumers
Burroughs School
Benz
Gees
Women's
the Nazarene
Jolly Dozen
Clara Irelan
Monroe
Monroe County
Tom Dougherty
Sterling Martin
Rebekah
Newt Long
Simmons
E.U.B
Booster Club
Flight of the
Stork
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