Moravia Cage Teams Sweep At Attica On Local Floor
Moravia high school girls and boys both defeated Attica on their home court Friday. Mohawkettes won 53 to 35 with Nellie DuVall 19 and Joyce Hiatt 15 leading scoring, while the Mohawks led 49 to 32 as East er and Woodward top scorers. Earlier, Moravia girls beat Corydon 45 to 40. Nellie DuVall 22 and Joyce Martin 24 paced the varsity win. Geraldine Vance starred in defense and a humorous moment amused fans when she mishandled a Corydon pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Attica
Moravia
Nellie DuVall
Joyce Hiatt
Joyce Martin
Kathryn McDanell
Mitzi Sawvel
Martin
Broshat
Kelley
Ivan Helton
Geraldine Vance
Wayne Wolf
Donald Dicks
Dean Kaster
Lyle Morin
George Woodward
Eastér
Lyle Morris
MHS
Corydon
Wanda Jordan
Lilly Belle Schaffner
Tassell
Carole Broshar
Eres
Mocemie
Kathryn McDanel
Fern Kelley
She Algo
Attica Hosts Split Night Basketball With Moravia Teams
Attica and Moravia girls clash as Attica tops Moravia by a narrow field goal margin and Moravia’s Joyce Hiatt pours in 22. Attica's free throws add 16 points while combining for 15 Moravia points. Mohawks struggle from 29 percent first half to 16 percent second half as Moravia's Easter leads with 21. In boys action the Mohawks trail 4-13 early, rally to 28-35 by third, before Attica secures the win as Moravia players Wolf and Dicks contribute. Refereeing by Dwain Horn proves singular with personalized calls.
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Attica Girls
Mohawkettes
Moravia
Attica
Joyce Hiatt
McDane
DuVall
Martin
Kelley
Vance
Broshar
Jordan
Cochran
Paxaton
Sawver
Joyce Brain
Mohawks
Attica Boys
MHL
Easter
W. Wolf
Woodward
Weak
Morris
L. Wolf
Ferd
Dwain Horn
T. C. Club Party at Callen Home
The E. T. C. club party was held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zell Callen with neighbors hosting. Rook was played and prizes were won by Mrs. Howard Carson and Fred Hammond. Refreshments included hot chicken sandwiches gelatin salad Valentine candies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Zell Callen
Lester Smith
Leonard Palmer Abaleing
Rook
Howard Carson
Fred Hammond
Boy In Service Sergeant Notification to Rinehart Family
Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart report a letter confirming their son George J Rinehart has attained sergeant during service His address lists Sgt George J Rinehart US 55015824 Leadership Co SCRTC Camp Gordon Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Rinehart
Sgt
George J. Rinehart
U.S
SCRTC
Camp Gordon, Ga
F M Society Holds All Day Nazarene Meeting
Members of the W F M Society of the Church of the Nazarene gathered at the Nazarene parsonage for an all day meeting and lesson study. Women quilted for hostess Mrs Glen Cantrell and after a cooperative dinner the lesson was conducted by Mrs Forres Mainon. Devotions by G Wood. Alabaster boxes were opened with funds to be used for mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. M. Society of the
Church of the Nazarene
Nazarene
Glen Cantrell
Forres
Sunshine Club Meeting With Nellie Gladfelder
The Sunshine club met with Jess and Nellie Gladfelder on Wednesday February 6. Quilting blocks formed the day’s work and a delicious cooperative meal was served at noon. Seven members attended and prizes were awarded to Bissie Gladfelder Celia McDanel Imogene Tistle Jessie Potts and Verglie Boyer. Lucille received her mystery pal gift. Guests included Dorothy Perry Vergie Boyer Mr and Mrs Horton Potts Clyde and Kenneth Gladfelder Harley Tittle Lyndon McDanel and Ray Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Jess
Nellie Gladfelder
Bissie Gladfelder
Celia McDanel
Imogene Tistle
Jessie Potts
Verglie Boyer
Lucille
Dorothy Perry
Vergie Boyer
Horton Potts
Clyde
Kenneth Gladfelder
Harley Tistle
Lyndon McDanel
Ray Harrison
Band Mothers Club Met Wednesday At School
The Band Mothers club met Wednesday afternoon in the school music room with Mrs Art Fox in charge of the business session. Afterward the group repaired and sorted the band music. The committee Mrs Frank Wilson Mrs Cecil Coulson and Mrs Forrest Main served cupcakes valentine candies and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Art Fox
Mosie
Frank Wilson
Cecil Coulson
Forrest Main
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Halden
Mrs J W Halden hosted a Tuesday afternoon Twentieth Century club gathering with roll call on current events. Mrs Ira Robb and Mrs Emery Hiatt presented articles on two presidents, offering engaging insights to the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Halden
Twentieth Century Club
Roll Call
Ira Robb
Emery Hiatt
Walter Gideon Injured in Elevator Accident Near Confidence
Farmer Walter Gideon of Confidence region sustained serious injuries Friday after his left arm was caught in a corn elevator. His arm broke in three places below the elbow and the elbow was displaced. He also suffered a deep head cut and is hospitalized at St. Joseph in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gideon
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
John Murdy Injured During School Play Incident
John Murdy sustained a head injury during a school play with a slight concussion after a fall. He was absent last week but returned to school Monday.
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John Murdy
Johnny
Missy
Mas
Wenderley
Mene Fell
Sae Wedneday
Taylor Farm Bureau meeting reviews membership drive progress
Taylor Township Farm Bureau held a meeting at Moravia community building to hear reports on the membership drive. Eight members were needed to meet the quota. three new signups were announced, leaving two or three to go. Howard Harper reported four townships have met goals and Douglas needs one more. Communities over the top include Chariton Johns Independence Vermillion. Kenneth Condra outlined a 4-H boys school on tractor maintenance with local sponsors Veach Implement and Bivin and Robb. L N Carter described PMA approved practices. A travel film Wings to Cuba and the Caribbean was shown by Harold Cartright. About 50 people attended. next refreshments committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
Moravia
Russell Burns
Taylor Township
Guy Argo
Howard Harper
Douglas
Chariton
Johns
Independence
Vermillion
Kenneth Condra
Veach Implement Company
Bivin and Robb Implement Company
Ernest Hiatt
L. N. Carter
PMA
Cuba
Harold Cartright
Ernest Hlatt
Local FFA Boys Observe National FFA Week
The National FFA marks its 24th anniversary with 370000 members nationwide and about 1084 in Iowa. Iowa shows growth with 225 new members in the past year, 234 vocational ag departments, 201 chartered chapters, and roughly 8000 students enrolled. Local members will honor the occasion with an agricultural display at the Union newspaper office window.
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Iowa
Virginia
Tennesse
Oklahoma
New Jersey
Arkansas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Wyoming
Ohio
Union
Birthday surprise for Miss Parker in Ottumwa
A birthday surprise was held for Miss Wilma Parker of Ottumwa at the Bible study rooms near the theatre building. Two cakes were baked by Mrs. Wm Spencer and Mrs. Lloyd Callen, with fruit salad, cake, and hot coffee. Gifts were given amid a gathering including Evangelist Dewey Lark and many others.
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Wilma Parker
Ottumwa
Miss Parker
Evangelist Dewey Lark
Wm. Spencer
Lloyd Callen
David
Eugene
Evelyn
Larry
LeRoy
Dewey Lark
Shirley
Sharon
Barbara Cockhan
Harry McCrory
Francis
Legion to stage Crazy Daze home talent show
Moravian American Legion Post announces a two night home talent show Crazy Daze at the school gymnasium on March 20 and 21. Directed by a trained director from United Productions of Kansas City Missouri, the cast features local men in feminine attire for a humorous performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian American Legion Post
Max McDonough
Shanghai Club Meets With Mrs Rinehart
Shanghai club met Wednesday February 6 with Mrs Hazel Rinehart. Quilting was the work for the day and a cooperative dinner was served at noon. Bertha Overturf received the prize for a guess and club members packed candy boxes for armed forces. Next meeting set for February 20 with Barbara Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Hazel Rinehart
Bertha Overturf
Marie Cole
Marlene
Iole Christy
Esther Perry
Susan
Barbara Allen
Sceal Scott
Margaret Hayes
Hooskers
Bert
Frank
Bew
Gerald Rinehart
Clarence Scott
Glen Overturf
Vinton Lundy
Bernard Hayes
Doyle Christy
Mark Allen
Raymond Perry
Girls Missionary Guild Meets at Maxine Firhins Home
The Evangelical United Brethren church group conducted a Monday meeting at Maxine Firhins home with Miss Firking presenting the lesson Christ Calla To Make A Better World. Viola Hammond led the session and Carole Broshar sang a solo as Miss Hammond, president, handled business and planned next steps with counselors Miss Mabel Coulson and Mrs Em ery Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Missionary Guild
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Maxine
Calla
Miss Firking
Viola Hammond
Carole Broshar
Miss Hammond
Mabel Coulson
Mra
Emery Hiatt
Mrs Louie Schaffner Honored At School Birthday Party
A surprise birthday celebration for Mrs. Louie V. Schaffner was staged by Midwest School of Evangelism students at the boys dormitory. Attending were Eugene McCrory and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Spencer and Larry and LeRoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie V. Schaffner
Midwest School of Evangelism
Gies
Eugene McCrory
Spencer
Larry
LeRoy
Funeral services held for Richard Peek at Mystic Methodist
Richard Peek aged 69 died after a gun he carried accidentally discharged while he climbed a fence. Services were Monday at Mystic Methodist Church with Rev. M. R. Gonzales officiating. Attending were My. and Mrs. Chris Bogart, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Hiner, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kincade and Francis Kincade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Bogart
Pearl Hiner
Ernest Kincade
Francis Kincade
Richard Peek
Mystic Methodist Church
M. R. Gonzales
Peek
Booster Club Dinner Friday At E U B Church Moravia
The Moravia Booster club meets at the E U B church basement with a February dinner served by church ladies. Menu includes baked chicken dressing noodles whipped potatoes green beans Harvard beets spring salad radishes hot rolls butter jam cherry pie and coffee. New dues plan funds monthly dinners to aid planning. Membership chair invites locals to join. John Wilson will show films during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Ladies of the Church
Harvard
Moravia
John Wilson
IIT
Rites Held Sunday for Grace Dodd at North English
Grace Aurora Dodd Thomas, born Sept 5 1876 near Moravia, died Feb 8. She married Omer L. Thomas in 1901 and left two sons Dr Hoyt Thomas and Roy D Thomas. Survived by siblings J L Dodd Earl Dodd Ray Dodd Luke W Dodd and sisters Mrs Kevin Callen Mrs oc D Ensley Mrs R R Pennington. Funeral at Methodist church with relatives attending.
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Grace Aurora Dodd
Frank. M
Louisa Jd
Moravia
Omer L. Thomas
Hoyt Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Roy D. Thomas
Pasadena
Calif
Methodist Church
Women’s Society of Cirlation Service
Thomas
J. L. Dood
Earl
Ray Dodd Ooth
Lincoln
Neb
Luke W. Dodd
Sturgeon
Kevin Callen
Ogalala
Oc. D. Ensley
Helena
Mont
R. R. Pennington
Clover Leaf Club Meeting at Moores on February 6
The Clover Leaf club met with Mabel Moore on a Wednesday for a day of sewing rugs. A delicious dinner accompanied the gathering. Attendees included Mildred and Vandile Tarbell, Mancel and Mildred Tarbell, Fern and Gertrude Penfield, Vera and Elbert Moore, Verna McAninch, Mary and Reece Lockwood, Martha Massman, Helen and Pat Printy, Nona Dicks, Edith and Gilbert Callen, Phyllis and Paul Dicks, Pearl Free, Verda Argo, Linda Polson, Mabel Hammond, Addie Sheldon, DeWayne and Charlea Moore, and the hostess. Afternoon games crowned Mabel Hammond as winner of the tuber. Next meeting set with Helen Printy on February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Mabel Moore
Mildred
Vandile Tarbell
Mancel
John Tarbell
Fern
Gertrude Penfield
Vera
Elbert Moore
Verna McAninch
Mary
Reece Lockwood
Martha Massman
Helen
Pat Printy
Nona Dicks
Edith
Gilbert Callen
Phyllis
Paul Dicks
Pearl Free
Verda Argo
Linda Polson
Mabel Hammond
Addie Sheldon
DeWayne
Charlea Moore
Helen Printy
Grace Methodist church sponsors missionary party
The W SCS of Grace Methodist church hosted a Sunday afternoon party in the church parlors for Junior and Intermediate Sunday school groups. Mrs. Frank Wilson and Mrs. Raymond Ashby led the games and refreshments included dixie cups cookies and kool-aid for twenty two attending children.
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W.S.C.S
Grace Methodist Church
Frank Wilson
Raymond Ashby
VanZante Family Honors 40th Wedding Anniversary
Albia residents Mr and Mrs John VanZante celebrate forty years of marriage with a family gathering at the VanZante farm hosted by their children Carl and Sam VanZante and seven grandchildren. Relatives from Pella Osceola and Eddyville attended the event. A white three tier cake with red roses and carnations accented the table as the couple wore matching corsages and boutonnieres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick VanZante
Will VanZante
Gerritt Hasseluan
Viola
Charles VanZante
Berths
Pella
Eva VanZante
Oskweloosa
D. A. VanZante
Eddyville
Chariton Farmers Rally Against Duck Marsh Plan
Nearly 100 percent of Chariton-area farmers attended an Anti-Duck Marsh Association meeting at the California Schoolhouse to oppose a Rathbun dam related duck marsh. They pressed for facts on land loss and crop value, heard from engineer George Gutmann and E E Agans, and agreed to prepare data for a possible Conservation Commission hearing with no date set for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Henry Gillis
California
Gillis
Rathbun
Nftering
Ray Harrison
Harrison
George Gutmann
Soil Conservation Commission
Ottumwa
Gutmann
Honey Creek
Russell
Lucas County
E. E. Agans
Charon Valley Electric Association
Albia
Mr. Agans
The
Conservation Commission
Moravia School Board Election Set for March 10
The Moravia school board election is scheduled for March 20 with nomination papers due February 29 by noon at the secretary’s office. Retiring director George Firkins, elected in 1949, leaves a seat. A treasurer for a two year term will also be elected. current treasurer is Mrs. McFatridge. Other board members include Curtis Tomlin, Wm. Woodward, M. H. Johnson, and Forrest Easter with terms to 1953 and 1954 respectively.
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Moravia Schol
George Firkins
McFatridge
Curtis Tomlin
Wm. Woodward
M. H. Johnson
Forrest Easter
Women Society of World Service meets for February study
The Womens Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Friday evening with Mrs U C Main for the February lesson on Christ Call to a Land of Opportunity. Mrs Charles Coffin led the lesson on Brazil from We Americans North and South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Society of World Service
The
Evangelical’ United Brethren Church
U. O. Main
Charles Coffin
Brazil
North
South
Otha Taylor
Main
Emery Hiatt-sangia Dusty
Fred Hammond
Alvin Donahoe
la Paz
Bolivia
Misa Mabel Coulson
Eleanor Miller
E. G. Hawk
Maude Coltrain
Ira Boyer
Mein
Zell Callen
Ted Campbell
Evangel
Nertucky
Rebekahs Donate To Needy Causes In Moravia Meeting
Moravia Rebekah lodge met at IOOF hall with Mrs. Lula Tillmont presiding. Donations were given to the educational foundation fund and the polio drive. Refreshments were provided by the Tillmont Pennington and Boblenz party. Entertainment was led by Mrs. Harold Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Lula Tillmont
Noble Grand
Raymond Charity
Gretchen Ashby
Harold Hudgens
Educational Foundation Fund
R. R. Pennington
Herb Boblenz
Harold Hoffman
Family Gathering Held at Mrs Flora Jones Card
Mr and Mrs Baird Neff and sons Clifton and Charles from Rockford Illinois visited Mrs Flora Jones and Mrs Edna Neff in Blakesburg. A Sunday dinner honored Dorin Wailes Ivan Wright Sincox VanDorin and others from Centerville Albia Ottumwa Des Moines and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird Neff
Clifton
Charles
Rockford
Ill
Flora Jones
Edna Neff
Blakesburg
Dorin Wailes
Ivan Wright
Centerville
Irvin Sincox
Claire Sincox
LaVerna
Tommy Jof Albia
Kenneth Free
Dale
Elaine
Rueben Faber
Mary Jo
J. T. VanDorin
Leo VanDorin
Linda
Floyd McFall
Jerry
Mra
Clarence Caster
Ottumwa
Hicks Pabat
Des Moines
Aes Edna
9Esburg
Burton
Margaret
Thanking Neighbors For Support At Excelsior Hospital
A reader expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for on cue letters and support received at Excelsior Hospital. The note thanks those who sent well wishes and cards during a hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
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T. C
Callen
F. M. Society
20Th Century
Taylor Farm Bureau
Moravia Hall
FFA
Legion
Girls Guild
Maxine Firhins
Louie Schaffner
STIO
Booster Club
E.U.B. Church
Grace
Moores Wednesday
Missionary Party
Rebekahs
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