Moravia Boys Win Sectional Opener at Ottumwa
Moravia Mohawks defeated Moulton 43 to 35 in the sectional at Ottumwa Tuesday night. Vincent led with 15 points, McDanel 12, Pfannebecker 8, Martin 4, Lindley 3, and Tarbell 1 as Moravia built leads of 12-4 and 24-14 by halftime and advanced to face Ottumwa Walsh in the Thursday semifinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Boya
Moulton
Ottumwa
Mohawks
Vincent
McDanel
Pfannebecker
Martin
Lindley
Tarbell
Ottumwa Walsh
New Sharon
Seymour
Albia
Tracy
Udéll
Blakesburg
Attica
Cedar
Bussey
Cincinnati
Melrose
Mystic
Service Award To Udell Church
The Fairview Church of the Brethren at Udell received an honorable mention award this month from the State College Extension. The presentation highlighted the church’s membership, youth leadership, and active programs with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4-HFFA, noting a well kept lawn, shade trees, and a cemetery to the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Church of the Brethren
Udell
Schristian Rural Fellowship
State College
Iowa Christian Rural
Fairview
Brethren
Missionary Groups Meet at Church Wednesday
The Junior and Intermediate groups met Wednesday after school at the Methodist church. Mrs James Wilson and Mrs Kitehead conducted the session. Whitehead served ice cream cups, Valentine cookies, tidy and Koolaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
James Wilson
Kitehead
Whitehead
Allen Mason Rebounds From Ottumwa Hospital Surgery
Allan Mason returned home in Ottumwa Sunday after surgery last week. Mr and Mrs Harold Mason visited his father several times as his recovery continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Mason
Ottumwa Hospital
Allan Mason
Ottumwa
Harold Mason
Thank You Note From Fred 5 Tilmont
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness cards and calls during my hospital stay. Signed by Fred 5 Tilmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Tilmont
Norris To Seek Congressional Post In Fourth District Race
P E Norris long time Centerville Republican announces candidacy for fourth district congressman at June primaries. Auto dealer active in Centerville religious and civic life for over twenty five years. Norris chairs Iowa Arts Commission, led Fourth District Young Republicans, treasurer Appanoose County GOP, and directs local education board activities. He and wife Billie Thompson have four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Norris
Centerville
Norris
Pioneer West
Davis County
Eya Numa
Ringaunty
Régien
Iowa Aertics Commission
Beardsley
Young Republicans
Appanoose
Edgederville
Sco
Christian Jayman
Canterville
Association of Commerce
Billie Thompson
Wayne County
March of Dimes drive raised 20159 in Moravia
Moravia collected 20159 for the March of Dimes drive with Mrs Javier Fox as local chairman. She thanks her workers and all who helped with the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Javier’Fox
John Wilson Named Farm Service Salesman
John Wilson has accepted a position as petroleum salesman with the Moravia Farm Service Co. He will operate a tank wagon servicing Appanoose County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Moravia Farm Service Co
Appanoose County
Mrs. C. A. Turner Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs. C. A. Turner was brought to her home Friday from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri. Her daughter Miss Fontelle Selby who spent two weeks with her mother left Saturday for her home in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Turner
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Fontelle Selby
Los Angeles
World Prayer Day at Moravia Methodist Church
Moravia churches unite for the annual World Day of Prayer service Friday at 7 30 PM in the Methodist church. A dramatic program titled Thy Will Be Done features scenes from Kinnaird College Pakistan Ewha University Seoul Korea a migrant dwelling and International Christian University Tokyo. An offering supports missionary work. music by a girls sextet mixed quartet girls trio and a soloist.
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Moravia
Methodist Church
Kinnaird Christian College
Pakistan
Ewha Womens University
Seoul
Korea
International Christian University
Tokyo
Japan
Local church notices list Sunday services and leaders
The Nazarene church led by Rev H La Vern Smith schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning worship at 11:00 a m N P S Service at 7:30 p m Evening Evangelistic service 7:30 p m Hour of Prayer on Wednesday First Christian Church with Pastor Donald Plum and Superintendent Mrs Birdie Main shows Sunday school at 9 40 a m and Communion time to be confirmed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. la
Vern Smith
Frank Woodward
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Listing
The Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service is at 7 30 p.m. World Day of Prayer services are held at the Methodist church Friday evening February 21. Midweek Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Reverend Lynn J. King and Minister Carl Van Zante officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
The
Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church Schedule and Events
Rev John Grenfell and Pastor Delmar Dowd host Grace Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. includes discussion on Jesus Christ. World Day of Prayer union service Friday Feb 21 at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Monday Feb 24 at 7:00 p.m. Commission on Stewardship and Finance at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday Feb 26 at 7:30 p.m. Methodist Men’s Club meets Thursday Feb 27 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Jesus Christ
Commission On Stewardship and Finance
Methodist
Lacona Girls Win Sectional Tourney In Motown Tone
Lacona defeated Milo 61 to 46 Monday, Melcher 52 to 36 Wednesday, and Pleas antville 44 to 20 in the finals Saturday. The team has 21 wins and 4 losses. coach Bill Luse, formerly of Moravian, leads Lacona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacona
Milo
Melcher
Pleasantville
Lacana
Bill Luse
Moravian
John Proctor In Basic Training At Ft Leonard Wood
John Proctor, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Proctor of Unionville, is in basic training at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. His address lists Pvt John T Proctor RA 17499975 fo C Sth Btn 3rd Tag Regt Ft Leonard Wood Mo.
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John Proctor
Sam Proctor
Unionville
Ft. Leonard Wood
John T. Proctor
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Richard Ritter of east of Moravia welcomed a son born Wednesday February 19 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Brown of Seymour and Mr and Mrs Raymond Ritter of Coatsville Missouri
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ritter
East of Moravia
John Brown
Seymour
Raymond Ritter
Coatsville, Mo
Walker Cousins wed at Unionville Missouri
Mrs Leona Walker and Mr Fred Cousins of Moravia were married Friday February 14 at the Christian church parsonage in Unionville Missouri. Mr and Mrs Everett Long of Albla attended the couple.
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Leona i Walker
Fred
Moravia
Christian Church
Unionville, Mo
Everett Long
Shower Honors Theserry Browns at Jim McAninch Home
A miscellaneous shower for Theserry Browns was held on Thursday evening February 13 at the Jim McAninch residence hosted by Mrs. Dick Brown and Mrs. Jim McAninch. Pink and white decorations, gift table, games, and refreshments marked the event. many relatives and friends attended while Jerry Brown could not attend due to basic training at Fort Leonard Wood.
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Jerry Brown
Jim McAninch
Dick Brown
Connie McAninch
Nancy Mosley
Russell Brown
Lloyd Brown
Claude Hawk
Werlardy
Raymond
Edward ‘McCord
Clarence Whitehead
Hazel Hellyer
Bart Perry
Raymond Pe
Gordon Massilan
Andy Mosley
Nancy
Frank Wilson
Earl Boyer
Carl van Zante
Harold Mason
John. McAfc heh’,Sr
Richard Hawi and
sTeffrey
John Wm. McAninch
Jamee'MaAninthe Mfonnie
Jerry
Fort’ Arson
Paul Dicks
Newt Long
Boyd Paxston
Birdie Main
Don Pettibone
Donald McCloud
Wm. Parsons
F. F. A. National Observance Plans Highlight Week
Moravia F F A chapter details show 55 members led by Wayne Lindley as president and John Tarbell as vice president with Karl Rogers reporting. Nationally the Future Farmers of America boasts over 380000 members in 48 states Hawaii and Puerto Rico with 303 chapters. The group aims to promote rural leadership citizenship and farm career readiness during February observances tied to George Washingtons birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
KCOG
Moravia
George Washington
Mrs Perry Returns From Kirksville Hospital
Mrs Marshall Perry returned home Sunday from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri where she had been a medical patient for nine days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Perry
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Boy Scouts Plan Parents Night Set By Local Committee
Boy Scouts Troop 40 under Scoutmaster Carl Tisue rescheduled parents night to Tuesday Feb 25 at 7 30 pm in the Booster club rooms. A court of awards will be led by Tisue and Larry Brooks with Rev King detailing the six month advancement plan. Each scout will perform demonstrations and stunts followed by fellowship and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Carl Tisue
Larry Brooks
King
Mrs Skinner Honored At Bridal Shower
A bridal shower for Mrs Gene Skinner was held Monday evening at the Booster club rooms with twenty attendees. Hostesses were Mrs Russell Hughes, Mrs Maurice Walter, and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin. Prizes went to Mrs Ron Woodward and Mrs Art Fox. Gifts were displayed after games. Refreshments included angel food cake with heavenly hash and coffee. Out of town guests included Mrs Jimmie Murphy of Melrose and Mrs Eddie Murphy of Albia.
Sew & So Club Rook Party At Ralph Turner Home
Sew and So Club held a rook party at the Ralph Turner home on Friday evening February 14. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Zante assisted. McCloud and Chris Bogart were winners in games. Harold Mason won the traveling prize. Valentine themed decor and refreshments including cherry crunch with vanilla ice cream, coffee, nuts, and candies were served. Guests included Chris Bogart and Jess Hiner.
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Ralph Turner
Carl_Van Zante
D ' McCloud
Chris Bogart
Harold Mason
Jess Hiner
Moravia School Directors Elections Planned March 10
Moravia Community school district will hold a March 10 election to elect three board members to two full terms and one unexpired term. The process may include a subsequent reorganization vote and potential district area changes involving Chariton township and several Monroe Vosburg areas, with hearings and filings leading toJuly 1 completion.
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Moravia Community
Guy Argo
Warren Rouse
B. F. Whitehead
Carl van Zante
Moravia
Chariton Township
Chariton
Monroe County
Monroe
Appanoose County
Albia
Centerville
E, T. C. Club Meets With Mrs Ruth Hammond
The E, T. C. club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Ruth Hammond's home. Roll call featured favorite recipes. Mrs Hammond led activities reading two poems and conducting contests. Mrs A O Main won the contest. Mrs Albert Veach took the door prize. Refreshments included fruit salad with whipped cream nuts mints and coffee.
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Ruth Hammond
Mrs Brooks Heads Heart Fund Drive
Mrs. Larry Brooks was named chairman of the Heart Fund drive set for Sunday afternoon February 23. The slogan for this year is For every heart you love, help your heart fund. Volunteers will visit each home and leave envelopes if residents are away, with business districts uptown not being canvassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Pfeifer Brain Wedding in Ainsworth Iowa
Edith Marie Pfeifer and Donald L Brain married in a candlelit ceremony at Ainsworth Methodist Church on Feb 14. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Pfeifer, wore white satin with rhinestones. groom is son of the late Mrs Brain of Moravia. Officiant Rev Carl Stiefel led the double ring service. Guests from Moravia, Centerville, Hedrick, Burlington, Carlisle, Washington and Town City attended.
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Ainsworth
Iowa
Edith Marie Pfeifer
Donald L. Brain
Rock Island, Ill
Clark A. Pfeifer
Mr. Brain
Lester Brain
Brain
Moravia
Carl Stiefel
Carlisle Methodist Church
Celia Brain
Iowa City
Chevy Ann Pfeifer
George Tracy
Burlington
Pfeifer
Charles Radamaker
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Moravia Boys
Udell Church
March OF Dimes
Aldens
Loren Alden
Russell Alden
Laocona
Walker
Mrs. Perry
Kirksville Hospital
Antiquity Lodge No
A.M
A. D. Kincade
W. M. Harold Mason
Secy
Mrs. Skinner
SEW & SO Club
E, T. C. Club
Mrs. Brooks
Valentine
Emma Barnett
Washington
Fred Peifer
California
19Th Street
Red Island
Braun
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Des Moines
Veterans Hospital
State University of Iowa
Ordinance Civilian Personnels Agency
Hedtick
Carlisle
Town City
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