Scott Moffitt Scott Wedding Blessing at Moravia Home
Sunday February 14 1937 a quiet home wedding joined Miss Josephine Scott daughter of E R Scott Moravia to Delmont Moffitt son of Forest EB Moffitt Centerville. Rev Chas L Ellis officiated with Irene Moffitt as pianist and Robt Moffitt Rubye Hiatt as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Scott
E. R. Scott
Moravia
Delmont Moffitt
Forest
EB. Moffitt
Centerville
Irene Moffitt
Chas. L. Ellis
Rubye Hiatt
Robert Moffitt
Sylvia Callen
Frank Long
Moravia High School
Young Peoples
Wesley Chapel
Ruthton
Minn
Centerville Junior College
Dale Sunday School
Forest E. Moffitt
Irene
Floris
Robert
Ivan
Frank
Margaret i
Wanda Jones
Funeral At Iconium For Edwin Vesburgh
Edwin Leroy Vesburgh son of Mr and Mrs A C Vosburgh was born in Monroe county Iowa August 1 1914 He suffered infantile paralysis from two years old and died February 14 1937 at Mt Pleasant Hospital aged 22 years 6 months 14 days He leaves his father and mother one brother Arthur of Marshalltown three sisters Mrs Mary Bain Albia Mrs Agnes Bennett Bussey and Mrs Ida Fern Boles Bussey plus numerous relatives Two brothers Albert and David died in infancy Funeral services were held at Iconium M E Church February 16 conducted by Rev J W Stine Interment Iconium cemetery Des Moines business trip noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Leroy
A. C. Vosburgh
Monroe County
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Arthur
Marshalltown
Mary Bain
Albia
Agnes Bennett
Bussey
Ida Fern Boles
Albert
David
Iconium M. E
J. W. Stine
Iconium
P T A Meeting Program Set for Wednesday
The next Parent-Teacher Association gathering will occur on Wednesday February 24 at a different time than usual. The program includes Boys Glee Club reading by Virginia Gibbons alto solo by Donald Jones a piano duet by Jean and Mary Kathryn Veach a class number recreation for the adolescence by Mrs D F Bishop a violin solo by Bette Hiatt a reading Rural Life of George Washington by Burdell Roberts a piano solo How Old Is Your Child by Supt Wm Young and a xylophone solo by Helen Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
Music—Boys Glee Club
Virginia Gibbons
Donald Jones
D. K. Orelup
Jean and
Mary
Kathryn Veach
D. F. Bishop
Bette Hiatt
George Washington
Burdell Roberts
Margaret Burton
Wm. Young
Helen Carter
Tucker Remembered As Loving Neighbor And Christian Gentleman
Obituary notes Tucker a lifelong farm resident with deep community ties. He left a wife? no. The piece lists two children a sister two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral service was held February 14 1937 at Wesley Chapel church with Rev. Chas L Ellis officiating. Interment followed in Denny cemetery east of Wesley Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Church Triumphant
Lementine Tucker
Scott Tucker
Maxine McDanel
Rathbun
Town
Billy McDanel
Wesley Chapel
Moravia
Chas. L. Ellis
Denny
Card of Thanks from the Children and Grandchildren
The Children and Grandchildren express sincere thanks for sympathy assistance and the beautiful floral offerings received during a time of loss. They appreciate the kindness shown by friends and neighbors.
Relative of Rev Donahoo Is Deceased in Hays Kansas
William King 78 long time Hays resident died Saturday night January 2 1937 at his home 409 East Sixth Street Born Indiana June 29 1858 married Melissa Rosilla Donshoe January 1 1883 in Iowa They moved to Sheridan County Kansas in 1905 then to Hays in 1922 Survived by three sons Ernest Asa and Clarence ten grandchildren one great grandchild Funeral held 2:30 pm at Presbyterian church with Rev Emery Rathbun and Nazrene church in charge Brother in law of Rev W P Donahoo of Moravia and former Blakesburg resident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahoo
Hays
Kansas
Daily News
William King
East Sixth Street
William Allen King
Indiana
Asa R. King
Iowa
Mr King
Melissa Rosilla Donshoe
Sheridan County
Kas
King
Fay Comma King
Longmont
Colo
Ernest R. King
Asa A. King
Clarence L. King
Denver
Presbyterian Church
Emery Rathbun
the Nazarene Church
W. P. Donahoo
Moravia
Blakesburg
Church Schedule and Pastor Note
Sunday services listed with Sunday School at 10 am Morning Worship at 11 am Junior C E at 2 30 pm Senior C E at 7 30 pm Preaching at 7 30 pm Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 pm F C Scott pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
C. EB
F. C. Scott
Church notices and services at Moravia church
Church of Christ Bible School at 10 a.m. Nellie Utterback superintendent. Communion at 11 a.m. Sermon on Sympathy. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. on The Infallible Authority of the Apostles. Ladies Aid Wednesday. Rural Institute of Monroe and Appanoose counties meets with Christian Church in Moravia March 17. W. J. Hastie, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Nellie Utterback
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
Rural Institute
Monroe
Appanoose Counties
Christian Church In
Moravia
W. J. Hastie
Moravia Methodist Church Plans Pre Easter Services
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal Church announces pre Easter services starting Sunday February 21 with a church loyalty program. A census of the community will be conducted by church youth to gather information, inviting all residents to participate and support the effort. Public is invited to all services led by Pastor Chas L Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Epworth League
Wesley Chapel
Chas. L. Ellis
Iconium Iconium Sunday Church Services And Dedication
Iconium circuit Fairview Sunday School at 9 a m and Iconium Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning worship at 9 45 a m. Mr Frank A Boyer presented a Bible to the Fairview Church in memory of his wife. A dedicatory service is planned Sunday morning with Hilton Sunday School at 10 a m and a Lincoln Day service at 11 o'clock. Evening service at 7 30 p m in cooperation with the Epworth League. J W Stine is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Frank A. Boyer
Hilton
Epworth League
Memorial bereavement notice for Callen family
CALLEN obituary notes a long life of service and faith. Wife Cyntha and children Zell Moravia Roy Chariton Mae Hiatt Oskaloosa Osa at home, five grandchildren Joyce Marie Joan Cal len Dale Tacy Hiatt, four brothers, two sisters, and many relatives mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callen
Cyntha
Zell
Moravia
Roy
Chariton
Mae Hiatt
Oskaloosa
Osa
Joyce
Marie
Joan Callen
Dale
Tacy Hiatt
Acknowledgments for sympathy and floral tribute
The Callen family expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and passing of their loved one and for the beautiful floral contributions. Mrs. John Callen and family appreciate the support and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callen
Firkin family long time Moravia railroad workers honored
The Firkin family lived in Moravia since 1901 with long service in railroads including Milwaukee and interurban lines. They owned property, held lawn and school offices, and contributed to the community for decades. A fragmentary note recalls schooling and local governance involvement and the family’s respected status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firkins
Page One
Iowa
Milwaukee Railroad
Moravia
Milwaukee Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Ciizens
Firkinghas
Schoul Jbuurd
Deja Weyet
Inised
Fda
Ile Peboul
Golden wedding anniversary notes in Hamilton family
Mr. and Mrs. Firkins celebrate 50 years of marriage. Mr. Firking served as a board president and is active in the 1, 0.0 F lodge for 56 years, with Bekahah lodge and carpenters union ties. Mrs. Firkins, born October 28, 1867 in Hamilton Town, is a Rebekah member. Their children educated in public schools and three sons served in World War I, with Edward and Egbert in the Navy and Francis in the Navy for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firking
Rebakah Lodge
The
Carpenters Union
Moravia School Leaders Lead County Teachers Institute
Moravia and Appanoose county educators gathered in Centerville at Centerville High School for the Appanoose County Institute for grade and high school teachers. Superintendent L. E. Johnson called the meeting, with Wm. Young of Moravia presiding over the superintendents and principals conference at 9:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose County
Centerville
L. E. Johnson
Wm. Young
Friday Dinner Menu At M. BE
The menu lists vegetable soup fried fish and scalloped potatoes with green beans salad pickles and bread with butter marmalade peaches and whipped cream cake and coffee.
Rathbun Boys and Mystic Girls Crown Appanoose County Basket Title
Rathbun boys defeated Numa 59 to 21 in the final while Mystic girls beat Numa 36 to 30 to take the Appanoose County tournament crown in Centerville last week. Moravia teams fell to Ninta in the second round. box scores detail local game results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbun Boys
Mystic Girls
Appanoose
Centerville
Rathbun
Numa
Numa Girls
Moravia
Ninta Boys
Classified for Sale Items and Lost Item
Classified notices list multiple sale items including a Majestic Range bedstead and dresser, 26 bushels corn for sale, alfalfa and clover seed, plus a worn wrist watch lost in Mora via Bert Woodrock. Household appliances and radio sets from Smith Piano Co appear, with further cattle and bean seed listings and a miscellaneous farm gear list.
Local notes from Moravia and nearby towns
Illness keeps Miss Mary Coffin at home while many neighbors visit, travel to Ottumwa, Centerville, or Des Moines for family matters and hospital stays. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Callen on February 12. The community reports illness, visits, and a Thursday Bridge club gathering on Feb. 11. Residential travels include Watts returning from California and memorials for John Callen. New appliances promotions appear for the A B C washing machine and Zenith radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Coffin
John Temple
Centerville
F. C. Gearhart
J. ¥. Alberts
Jean Shirley Alberts
von Tracy
Des Moines
Claude Callen
Hiattsville
J. T. Day
Leila
Roscoe
Stella Albright
O. K
Ottumwa
Claude Palmer
Will Palmer
Bruce Watts
Rtetuba
H. E. Watts
W. A. Rose
Dorothy
California
Fred Hammond
Tom Crawley
Unionville
Kenneth Petznick
Creston
Iowa
E. R. Kaster
Noah
George Kingery
Corning
Sam Kingery
Dorothy Boardman
W. C. Bivin
L. A. Main
Frank Callen
Shawnee Mound
John Callen
Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Ruth Hopkins
Eva Main
Frank Houser
Madeline
Doris
Birdie Main
Zenith
Smith, Piano Co
Albia
C. C. Waughrp
Moravia
C. N. Main
Waughop
Jim” Wright
Sadie Palmer
Paul Coffin
Iconium M E Ladies Aid Meeting Notes
Iconium M E Ladies Aid held a Thursday luncheon with four members and guests. Much quilting occurred. Five dollars was voted to the pastor during the business session. A get well greeting was sent to Edith Tarr. Rev Stice urged attendance at E Swanley Jones on February 18 at 230 p m. Mr and Mrs Chester Sinders and son Rosee plan to move to Torrington Wyoming for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium M. E. Ladies Aid
Edith Tarr
Stice
E. Swanley Jones
Wyoming
Mir
Chester Sinders
Rusee
Torrington
Sendery
Community visitors depart after high scores and travel prize
Mrs Don Pettibone and Mrs Chas Broshay earned high scores while Chas Hiatt received the traveling prize. Mrs Mary Wallis of El Paso Texas and Egbert O Firkins of Nogales Arizona left Monday to return home after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs W G Firkins. They plan a brief stay with their brother Will Firkins and family in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Chas
Broshay
Chas. Hiatt
Mary Wallis
el Paso
Texas
Egbert O. Firkins
Nogales
Arizona
W. G. Firkins
Will Firkins
Kansas City
Monroe Township Farm Bureau Ladies Meet Friday
Monroe Township Farm Bureau ladies will meet at Mrs. Frank Lathan's home Friday for an all day gathering. All ladies are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township Farm Bureau
Frank Lathan
F F A Boys Meet To Discuss Pruning Fruit Trees
The Moravia F F A chapter held a February 15 business session with talks by Quentin Hudson and Junior Youngker on pruning fruit trees and grapes. A planned program aims for educational topics at each meeting, plus a night school February 18 featuring a sheep and farm sanitation film by Pearl Kelsey and additional entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Shared anniversaries celebrated with duck dinner
In Centerville and Moravia Mr and Mrs H N Main and Mr and Mrs L C Main marked their wedding anniversaries together last Sunday at the H N Main home in Centerville with a duck dinner and trims. Mrs C N Main of Moravia attended as a guest. It was the 32nd wedding anniversary for the Centerville couple and the 47th for the Moravia couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Main
Centerville
Settlement plea to debtors in Lynch estate
Native persons indebted to the Dr G D Lynch estate are requested to read and pay or make arrangements about settlement as soon as possible. Mrs G D Lynch, Adm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. G. ,D. Lynch
Mra
G. D. Lynch
Adm
Albia Chapter Invites Local CES Members To School Instruction
Albia Chapter invites local C E S members to a school instruction session on Friday February 19 with Worthy Grand Matron present. Afternoon meeting at 1 30, dinner at 6 30, evening meeting at 7 30. Moravia Chapter members wishing to attend dinner should notify the secretary. Albia Chapter a B S school of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Moravia
B. S. School of
Social visit at Hawk home neighbors share Valentine treats
Entertained at Hawk's Arnold Anderson and James Hannam of the Monroe County Soils Conservation Committee County Agent. Howard Hamilton W D Murphy Mary Lou Williams Marjorie Shafer and Pauline Adcock of Albia visited Thursday evening at the HE G Hawk home. A valentine box was enjoyed. Ice cream cake and candy were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawk
Arnold Anderson
James Hannam
Monroe County Soils Conservation Committee
Howard Hamilton
W. D. Murphy
Mary Lou Williams
Marjorie Shafer
Pauline Adcock
Albia
HE. G. Hawk
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Edwin Vesburgh
O. T. Foglesong
P. T. A. Meeting
Gerber’s Baby Food
H. G. Broshar & Son
United Brethren
Church of Christ
Methodist Episcopal
Young
M. BE
Mystic
Taylor
Hoskins
Parnall
Williamson
F Smith
Frist
Armstrong
Quist
G Nicholson
Tametich
Hamm
Inman
Testo
Carl
Whitehead Main
Tisue
Blackmun
Hellyer
Wilcox
Woodward
Johnson
Majestic Range
H. H. Pabst
Walter Gideon
Jennings
Lloyd Brown
Bert Woodrock
Dexter Electric
Smith Piano Co
Albin
Long Farm Radio
Pisno Co
Bean
Lee Hiate
Tae
New York
Chet Broshar
Turner &Son
Rex
Mentho
Veach Drug Store
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