Mrs D E Bishop Honored At Rebekah Meeting Moravia
Moravia Rebekah lodge honored fifty year member Mrs. D. E. Bishop with a fifty year pin during Monday’s meeting. Ray Charity presided, committees were named for finance and resolutions, plans for a March 30 FFA banquet were made, and a Valentine party followed with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bishop and Frank Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ray Charity
Noble Grand
Raymond Ashby
Helen Lou Stocker
Mel. Issa Felton
Leonard Palmer
Paul Cridlebaugh
R. R. Pennington
Harold Hudgens
D. E. Bishop
Ivan Harsh
Wayne McDan
Mystic Rebekah Lodge
Wayne McDanel
Bishop
Rebekah
Valentine
Frank Wilson
D, Be, Bishop
Obituary for Charley Tinsley Platt of Chariton Iowa
Charles Tinsley Platt born January 16 1869 in Dearborn County Indiana, lived most of life in Chariton Iowa, later moved to Moravia. He never married, was last survivor of five siblings, farmed and did road work, lived with niece Mrs Lee Hiatt the past three years, memory cherished by nieces nephews and many friends. Special thanks to W S C S for lunch and to Reverend White Jack and Dr Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tinsley Platt
Dearborn
Indiana
Harvey and
Maggie Smith Platt
Iowa
Chariton
Mid County
Sumner
Missouri
Mary
Moravia
Lee Hiatt
Hiatt
Charley
W.S.C.S
White
Jack
Dr. Williams
Moravia FFA sells Vo-Ag tractor cushions for fundraiser
Moravia High School FFA members begin a Vo-Ag cushion sale as a fundraising project. The cushions fit bucket seats and John Deere replacements, are foam-filled and plastic-covered with a 100 percent guarantee. Advertising notes use of cushions beyond tractors for bleachers, boats, and cattle auctions. Contact Larry G. Dayton for home or farm visits.
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FFA
Moravia High School
Moravia
Vo|Ag
Larry G. Dayton
Condras Take Mother to Mayo Clinic for Checkup
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra took her mother Mrs Guy Mc Cannon to Rochester Minnesota Sunday where Mrs McCannon and Mrs Condra entered the Mayo clinic for a check up Minnie Ann and Dennis visited their uncle George McCannon during their parents absence W Murdy Mr and Mrs Leonard Falmer and Theo Murdy of Moulton spent Sunday at the Wendell Murdy home
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Kenneth Condra
Guy McCannon
Rochester
Minn
McCannon
Condra
Mayo Clinic
Minnie Ann
Dennis
George McCannon
Leonard Falmer
Theo Murdy
Moulton
Wendell Murdy
Hiatt Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Lute Hiatt of Moravia celebrate their Golden Wedding Sunday February 18 with an open house from 2 to 5 PM at Evangelical United Brethren church parlors. They wed February 18 1912 at the bride's parents home near Udell and have two daughters eight grandsons and reside in Hiattville. Relatives and friends are invited.
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Lute Hiatt
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Anna Chambers
H. W. Chambers
Udell
Hiattsville
Margaret van Zante
Near
Rubye Brees
Albia
Moravia Brochure Completed for Community Distribution
The Moravia brochure Per spective of Moravia is completed and ready for distribution. Anyone may pick up a copy at the Union office. Sponsored by the Booster club, the booklet highlights the community’s advantages and features that make it a good place to live and work for families and residents.
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Moravia
Booster Club
Brooks Elected Moravia Fire Chief at Meeting
Larry Brooks was elected by Moravia fire department members as fire chief at their regular meeting last week. Officers named include Carl Hiatt as assistant chief Del Brede as secretary treasurer Max McDonough drill master Art Fox Friz Walter and Harold Prough on the executive committee. Fourteen members attended. A drill on rescue equipment was conducted and training films shown. Retiring chief John Spencer served refreshments after the meeting.
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Larry Brooks
Moravia
Area Redevelopment Act aims to train unemployed workers
The Area Redevelopment Act involving Monroe and Appanoose counties promotes employer and worker benefits. It emphasizes training and retraining the unemployed to fill current job openings and to prepare for occupations needed for expanding or attracting local industry.
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Monroe
Appanoose
Moravia Methodist Circuit Continues Mission Study
The Moravia Methodist circuit school of missions resumes for a third session at Fairview Methodist church on Sunday at 7:00 PM. Mrs. Kenneth Brown presents Ninety Years in Uruguay, Mrs. Kermit Gladfelder discusses Methodism Comes to Brazil, Dean Tomlin leads worship, and color filmstrips on Uruguay and Brazil missions will be shown. The event invites public participation.
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Moravia
Local Ladies Elected Hospital Officers
Monday's Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary meeting at the hospital featured a potluck dinner and an officer election. Mrs Wilson was chosen secretary and Mrs Palmer was named a three year board member of the auxiliary.
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E. G. Hawk
Ray McCloud
J. T. VanDorin
Marshall Perry
Frank Wilson
Leonard Palmer
Jennie Bland
F. E. Wheeler
Monroe County Hospital
Wilson
Palmer
Births and Visits Share Family News in Bloomfield and Moravia
Mr and Mrs Earl Ritter of Bloomfield announce the birth of their son Mark Anthony on Saturday Feb 10 at Davis County Hospital Bloomfield. The Ritters formerly Moravians, he works for Moravia Farm Service in Davis County office. Mr and Mrs David Burton of Moravia welcome a son born Thursday evening at Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Mo. Burton teaches at Moravia High School. Mr and Mrs J T VanDorin Lowell VanDorin and family visited Leo Van Dorin and family after church Sunday.
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Earl Ritter
Bloomfield
Mark Anthony
Davis County Hospital
Ritters
Moravia Farm Service Company
Davis County
David Burton
Moravia
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Burton
Moravia High School
Local Church Schedules Church School Worship Youth Activities
A collection of services and events from Churehies and area churches lists Sunday School at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00 at several churches including Nazarene and Grace Methodist. Worsh ip sessions, School of Missions at Fairview, Tuesday meetings, and youth activities fill the week, with boards and classes noted across Fairview Moravia and surrounding parishes.
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and Activities
Rev J A Ogden Pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 10 00 a m class for everyone 11 00 a m Morning worship 730 p m Junior and senior Y F meetings 730 p m Evening service Wednesday Feb 21 all day Ladies Aid meeting and public dinner 730 p m Bible study and prayer Catechism class Saturday 2 00 p m
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Ladies Aid
First Christian Church Service and Activities
Donald Plum is pastor and Mrs Birdie Main is superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00. Communion at 11:00. Ladies Aid meets at the home of Mrs Birdie Main. C W F meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Caltrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
C.W.F
Mra. Caltrain
Meets With Miss Mabel Coulson by Women’s Society
The Women's Society of World Service met Friday evening with Miss Mabel Coulson. Mrs. Carl Tisue presided. Plans were made for a Feb. 27 all day meeting for a book review led by Mrs. Tisue and Mrs. E. G. Hawk. Ira Boyer led a study on the church in Latin America. Topics were presented by Mrs. Grant Tadlock and Mrs. J. T. VanDorin. Mrs. J. A. Ogden sang the theme song Thanks To God.
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Women’s Society of World
Mabel Coulson
Carl Tisue
Evangel
Tisue
E. G. Hawk
Ira Boyer
Latin America
Grant Tadlock
J.T. VanDorin
J. A. Ogden
Thanks To God
EUB church ladies aid dinner menu notice
The EUB church will serve a Wednesday noon dinner on February 21 at the church. Menu includes roast beef with dressing, noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, rolls and butter, delly coffee, and cherry pie with ice cream.
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The
Ladies Aid of the
EUB Church
In Memoriam Otha Hiatt Remembered One Year On
In loving memory of Otha Hiatt who passed away one year ago on February 18. A precious one from us is gone a voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our home which never can be filled. The Family
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Otha Hiatt
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The American Legion Auxiliary reports a regular meeting at the post home on February 20 at 7 30 p m Pres Margaret Brooks reminds members to bring carpet rags.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Boys Sectional Monday Night Matchups Given in Moravia
The Moravia sectionals schedule features Twin Cedars of Beesey facing Seymour at 7:00 p.m. in Class A and Moravia meeting Lovilla at 8:15 p.m. in Class B. Winners advance to Chariton next Monday night to play Melcher and Russell in Class B and Garden Grove in Class A.
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Moravia
Twin Cedars
Bissey
Seymour
Lovilla
Chariton
Melcher
Russell
Garden Grove
Mrs W H George suffers broken hip in Fairfield
Mr and Mrs Cody Luse were called to Fairfield when Mrs W H George suffered a broken hip. Mrs Luse remained and returned home Saturday evening.
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W. H. George
Cody Luge
Fairfield
Mrs Paul Broshar Sustains Right Arm Injury
Mrs Paul Broshar fractured her right arm above the wrist after slipping on ice and falling at her home Thursday. The incident occurred at the residence and her condition was reported as injuries from the accident.
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Paul Broshar Sreaks
Paul Broshar
Mrs Laws Undergoes Surgery At Kirksville
Mrs. John Laws, hot lunch cook at the high school, entered Laughlin hospital at Kirksville Missouri on Wednesday and underwent surgery on Thursday. Mrs. Lawrence Burkland is substituting for her until she can return to her job.
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John Laws
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Lawrence. Burkland
Smallest Baby Home After Premature Hospital Stay
Gomer Stocker and spouse learn their great grandchild Carla Kay Stocker, born September 23 at St Francis Hospital, weighed 2 pounds 8 ounces, shrank to 2 pounds, 13 inches long, and after four months in hospital is now near seven pounds and home. Parents are Carl Stocker and spouse of Freeport, Sr.
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Gomer Stocker
Carl Stocker
Freeport, Sr
St. Francis Hospital
Carla -Kay “Stocker
Mrs Donald Dowd Returns Home From Illness
Mrs Donald Dowd was brought to her home southwest of town Saturday to recover from a siege of the flu and pneumonia. She had been hospitalized at the Monroe county hospital for three weeks.
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Donald Dowd
Monroe County Hospital
NFM Meets at Nazarene Church Event Summary
The regular NFM S gathering was held at the Nazarene church on Wednesday evening. Darrell Holtz led singing while Mrs. Wm. Woodward led in prayer. Miss Lynette Smith oversaw devotions. Mrs. LaVern Smith ran the business session. Letters from Winslow Indian Mission and district President Mrs. Gene Phillips were read. A work day is planned for Feb. 23. Karen Warren led a study on British Honduras and Mrs. Henry Horn gave the benediction.
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N.F.M.S
Nazarene Church
Darrell Holtz
Wm. Woodward
Lynette Smith
LaVern Smith
Winslow
Ariz
Gene Phillips
Holtz
Karen Warren
British Honduras
Henry Horn
Mrs Harold Hudgens Leaves Hospital for Home
Mrs Harold Hudgens was brought to her home on Thursday from Monroe county hospital in Albia where she had been a medical patient for a week.
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Harold Hudgens
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Mrs Pennington's Sister Naomi Ensley Dies in Montana
Word arrives that Mrs. Naomi Ensley, sister of Mrs. R R Pennington, died in Benton Montana on February 8 and was buried at Big Sandy Montana. The notice notes the family connection and place of burial in a concise obituary item.
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R. R. Pennington
Naomi Ensley
Benton, Mont
Big Sandy, Mont
Woodward Elected Booster Club President in Moravia
Wm Woodward was elected president of the Moravia Booster club at a Thursday night meeting. Officers named include Gary Charity vice president Ron Woodward secretary Adwena McFatridge treasurer. A membership committee was formed with Melvin Ellison Max McDonough Sylvan VanDorin and Roscoe Pennington. March meeting entertainment will feature Art Fox and Robert Foster at the Methodist church after dinner. Bill Stark presented conservation slides from the County Soil Conservation office.
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Wm. Woodward
Moravia
Bill Stark
County
Solk
Leader Training School at Centerville Church Opens
An interdenominational leadership training school sponsored by Appanoose County Council of Churches will run six nights in March at Centerville Methodist Church Iowa. Sessions start at 7 20 pm end 9 45 pm with two class sessions coffee break and worship. Registration 1 25 includes coffee. Nursery available if needed. Courses cover teaching children in church Bible life of Paul New Testament and more taught by Patricia Clark with other instructors to be announced. Committee led by Rev Orval Walker includes Paul Johnson Raymond Moore George McMullen Lyle Albright Mary Hanes and Carl Weber.
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Appanoose County
Patricia Clark
Iowa Society of Christian Churches
Paul
Orval Walker
Drake Avenue
Woodwards Spend Weekend in Omaha With Ric and Family
Mr and Mrs William Woodward and family visited Omaha Nebraska over the weekend. They were joined by their son Ric and Robert Woodward stationed at an air force base, plus sister Mrs Jack Frost and her family.
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William Woodward
Omaha
Nebr
Ric
Robert Woodward
Offutt
A.F.B
Jack Frost
Thank You Note of Gratitude for Support During Confinement
A reader expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for cards letters visits and kind gestures received while confined at home with a broken arm.
Thankful note to Moravia faculty and helpers
Mrs. Fern Hudgens expresses gratitude to the Moravia faculty for the plant received in hospital. She thanks Rev Whiteback and others for prayers cards letters and gifts. Special thanks to the second grade room Mrs Mosley and teachers for the Valentine box and kindness.
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Moravia
Rev. Whitenack
Moravia sectional basketball schedule and results
Moravia hosts Twin Cedars at 8 30 p m and Blakesburg faces Eddyville at 7 p m Wednesday in the sectional tournament. Eddyville beat Louila 68 55 to reach semifinals, Twin Cedars beat Moulton 53 36 earlier. Moravia and Blakesburg had byes.
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Moravia
Blakesburg
Eddyville
Twin Cedars
Louilla
Bussey
Moravia Sweeps Moulton in Regular Season Finale
Moravia boys dominated from start to finish for a 77 33 win while the Moravia girls rolled to 68 28. In the girls game six players scored in the final period with Rouse leading, Mosley 18 and Main 10. Moulton’s Betty Probasco sprained an ankle in the fourth and was taken to Centerville hospital for treatment. Jay Taylor led the Mohawks with 13 points before leaving early in the second half. Eleven Mohawks scored in the game as coach Armstrong used three units.
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Moravia
Moulton
Rouse
Mosley
Main
Betty Probasco
Centerville Hospital
Moravia Boys
Armstrong
Mohawks
Jay Taylor
Revival geared to youth at Church of the Nazarene
Revival services at the Church of the Nazarene begin Monday evening February 19 at 7 45 with Rev Warren E Burd of Mason City Iowa as speaker. The Nazarene Teen Fellowship sponsors the event and various youth groups from Ottumwa Albia Centerville Knoxville Vernard College and Ottumwa North Side provide music each night. Everyone is invited to attend and bring young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Nazarene Teen Fellowship
Warren E. Burd
Mason City
Iowa
Burd
Moravia
Sis. Burd
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Electrical Week
Iowa Southern Utilities
Edison
J. A. Bradley
F.A
Lute Hiatt’s
Brooks
Methodist Continue School OF Missions
Lowell VanDorin
Leo van Dorin
I, Churehies
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Seaten
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Lee Benz
School of Missions
Uruguay
Brazil
Wesley Chapel
Adward Guenther
Circuit School of Missions
Women’s Society
Frank Heckman
Mes
Virgil Dooley
Moravia Richard Tubaugh
MYF
Linda Gardner
Dennie Underwood
G.E. Luse
Susan
Paw
Board of Trustee
W.5
E.U.B
Memoriam
Margaret Brooks
N.F.M
Woodward
Pres
Centerville Church
Mrs. Fern Hudgens
Des Moines
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
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