Moravia Basketball Struggles Highlight Rough Week
Moravia teams faced defeats dropping to Attica Fairfield and Centerville during a tough stretch. Poor shooting marred losses 44 46 to Attica and 28 50 at Fairfield while practice wins over Centerville offered solace. Starting guard Donald Dicks contracted mumps worsening injury concerns ahead of Albia clash. Will Seymour meet Monona in the state tournament opener remains a local buzz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Turner
Scribbler
Attica
Fairfield J. V. Squada
Beore
Acore
Centerville
Big Reds
Albia
Fairfield
Moravia Mohawks
Moravia
M. H
Donald Dicks
7th birthday surprise dinner for Mr Simmons
A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday at the Edgar Simmons home honoring Mr. Simmons' 77th birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simmons and Edward of Tracy, Mr. and Mrs. Coy Luse of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Anderson and Judy, rest of Simmons family, and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Simmons
Mr. Simmons
Henry Simmons
Edward
Tracy
Coy Luse
Centerville
Gale Anderson
Judy
Forrest Simmons
Albia
Gene McCombs
Norma
Chris
Bassey
Floyd’ Simmons
Beverly
Patty
Charlotte
Butch
Danny
Vi Elijah Simmons
Arthur and
LaVelle
John Baileys
Notice of Moravia School District Election 1952
The Independ ent School District of Moravia in Appanoose County announces a regular school election on March 10 1952 at the Community Building from noon to 7 PM. A three year director term will replace George Firkine whose term ends March 17 1952. A two year treasurer term will replace Rowena J McFatridge. Dated February 19 1952. Chester Broshar Secretary.
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Moravia
Appanooge
George Firkine
Rowena J. McFatridge
Chester Broshar
Thespians Practice For School Play Finders Creepers
Thespians rehearse the high school gym production Finders Creepers directed by Mrs Tuttle. Wilbur and Hercules visit Uncle Bob who is revealed as an undertaker when a dead man joins them in bed. Cast includes Jerry Brown Jim Woodward George Woodward and others. watch for the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marth
Betty Vance
Wauneta Perry
Wayne Wolf
Ailee Firner
Kathleen Halden
Irvin Faber
Donald Dicks
Jane Elsenbrain
Marjorie Sandifer
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Dean Tomlin
Mrs Dean Tomlin was honored at a Friday bridal shower hosted by Mrs Earl Boyer with assistants Mrs Marvin Morris and Mrs Versil Kaster. Guests and prize winners included Mrs Win Kaster Mrs Herbert Boblenz and Mrs Lester Cochran. Refreshments followed gifts on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Tomlin
Earl Boyer
Marvin Morris
Versil Kaster
Win Kaster
Herbert Boblenz
Lester Cochran
Olin Foster
Averill Kaster
Jim Kaster
Lloyd Davison
Ivan Moffitt
Forrest Moffitt
Lester Merkle
Russell Burns
Herb Boblenz
Kenneth O'Conner
May Benge
Win Easter
Milo Murphy
Tone “Scott
Cade Whicker
Max Whicker
Lynn Fenton
Lee Benz
Orman Lemonds
Kermit Gladfelder
Frank Gladfelder
Carl Tomlin
Kenneth Gladfelder
Trenton Gladfelder
Supper Honors Sgt F C McDanel With Belated Birthday?>>
Mr and Mrs Gomer Stocker hosted a cooperative supper Tuesday night honoring Sgt F C Wayne McDanel. The event featured birthday cakes, music, and several attendees. McDanel will report February 28 to Fort Sheridan for reassignment in the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Stocker
Sgt. F. C
Wayne McDanel
Claus Johnson
Ray Lock
Wayne
Rook
Stocker
Gayne Nasalroad
Ray Lockman
Miley Lockman
Goldie Lockman
Gale Gillen
Clara Johnson
Doyle McDonel
Mervin and
F.C. McDanel
Ft. Sheridan
States
Fox Hunt Planned by Farm Bureau Members at Hilton Church
Farm Bureau members and others plan a fox hunt Thursday at 10 am at Hilton Church north of Moravia led by Warren Rouse Keith Clark John Koffman and Bob McGinnis. Farm Bureau women will serve lunch at noon in the Hall.
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Farm Bureau
Thursiday
Hilton Church
Moravia
Warren Rouse
Keith Clark
John Koffman
Bob McGinnis
Anniversary Celebration For Van Zante Brees Families
Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante and Mr and Mrs Carrol Brees hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at the VanZante home to honor the 40th wedding anniversary of Mrs Van Zante and Mrs Brees parents Mr and Mrs Lute Hiatt. Attendees included six grandsons and relatives from Centerville Udell Seymour Unionville Blakesburg and other nearby towns. A second 40th anniversary observance was also noted at the VanZante home two Sundays earlier for Mr and Mrs John Van Zante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl VanZante
Carrol Brees
VanZante
van Zante
Brees
Lute Hiatt
Vesa Hiatt
Charles Winans
Purvis Cridlebaugh
Udell
Frank Chambers
Seymour
Zell Hiatt
Verner Hawk
Max
Jean
Unionville
Gerald Hunter
Jane
Joellen
Blakesburg
Ity
Charles Cunen
Maines
Pire Hilatt
Carl van Zante
Mr. van Zante
John van Zante
Mission Band Meets With Mrs Hammond
The Mission Band of the B U met after school Wednesday at counselor Mrs Fred Hammond’s home. Ronald Van Zante led scripture and prayer, with a lesson from Off to Brazil. A business session preceded a benediction and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hammond
Ronald van Zante
Brazil
Hammond
Harold Mason
Lewis Bettis Dies at Albia Hospital
Lewis Bettis a Hilton area farmer died Friday at Albia hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the Church of the Open Bible in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bettis
Albia Hospital
Hilton
Albia
Church of the Open Bible
Union Neighbors Meet With Mrs Burdette Cox
The Union Neighbors Club met with Mrs. Burdette Cox on Wednesday February 13 despite rain Eight members answered roll call sharing a favorite valentine The meeting opened with group singing led by Mrs C E Paris Business was conducted by Mrs Williams A poem read by Mrs F E Boyer followed by an extension session on machine attachments for sewing Refreshments were served to several members The February night meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Gene Lathen on February 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Neighbors Club
Burdette Cox
C. E. Paris
Williams
F. E. Boyer
Earl Campbell
Kenneth Coltrain
FE. Parts
Verner Hawk
Orville Rogera
Patty
Ben Williams
Gene Lathen
PaylorAid Meets With Lucile Carter
The regular Taylor-Aid meeting was held at Mrs. Lucile Carters home. A noon lunch served to 30 members. Gifts from secret pals given to Anne Hiatt Mary Meadows Gladys Harsh and Wilda Argo. Afternoon embroidery tea towels and selecting nut meats. Next meeting scheduled March 12 with Velda Sondra. Mr and Mrs Burk Tassel moved into the furnished home of Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel. Mrs McDanel assisted husband in Spencer cafe project. Jack McDanel to stay with Mamie DuVall until school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Aid
Lucile Carter
Anne Hiatt
Mary Meadows
Gladys Harsh
Wilda Argo
Velda Sondra
Burk Tassel
Guy McDanel
McDanel
Spencer Friday
Jack McDanel
Mamie DuVall
Thanks for Donations of Old Christmas Cards to State Institution
Reader gratitude note encourages sending unused holiday cards to the State Institution for Children at Glenwood Town to aid a needy cause.
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State Institution For Children
Glenwood
Town
Mumps Wreck Local School Attendance
The mumps hit area schools with many absences across grades including third and fourth. Donald Dicks’ illness impacts a Saturday basketball sectional in Albia and a class play rehearsal. Mystic’s Wednesday game was postponed as its school has no mumps.
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Donald Dicks
Albia
Mystic
Auxiliary Plans Box For Girls School
The February meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held at Mrs. Lee Hiatt’s home. President Mrs. Larry Brooks presided. A past president’s badge was ordered for Mrs. Harry Pedtson who moved to Burlington. They will send materials to Mitchellville Girls Training School and seek puzzles cards and greeting cards to leave at Gardner Hatchery. The play Crazy Daze was discussed and helpers were planned. On the program Mrs. Black read Where Youth Meets America and Mrs. Hiatt read Do You Know. Social hour prizes went to Mrs. Andy Mosley and Mrs. Fred Hammond. Ritz crackers cherry bavarian cream and coffee were served to 17 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lee Hiatt
Larry Brooks
Harry Pedtson
Burlington
Mitchellville Girls Training School
Gardner Hatchery
Legion
Carl Black
America
Hiatt
Andy Mosley
Fred Hammond
Maurice Walter
Surprise party honors Mr and Mrs Carpenter in Iconium
About 40 friends of Ardyce and Mr Carpenter gathered at their business in Iconium on Thursday evening February 14 to celebrate their wedding anniversary with popcorn balls and homemade candy enjoyed by all.
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Ardyce Carpenter
Iconium
Thank you for cards gifts and Sunday school plant
Mrs. Elsie Long expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards and gifts and to the Sunday school class for the potted plant. The kind gestures helped pass the hours during her hospital stay.
Progressing Rapidly on Udell's New Gymnasium
Udell district advances on a 120 by 60 foot quonset style gym with 700 to 800 seat capacity and a 40 by 80 play area. The $50,000 project, funded by fall bonds, will include a stage northern end, farm shop, two classrooms, two dressing rooms and toilets. A concrete playing surface may be used now with a hardwood later. The consolidated district currently has about 57 high school students.
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Udelt High School
Udell
Moravia Booster Club Plans Athletic Banquet
The Moravia Booster Club outlined tentative plans for its annual athletic banquet at a Monday meeting. The club will host and sell dinner tickets to parents and followers, with a full evening program including letter awards for players and a potential speaker for both girls and boys squads. Twenty-two members and one guest attended the first meeting of the fiscal year under the new plan. The dinner and meeting were held in the E. U. B. church basement with ladies from the church serving the chicken dinner.
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The
Moravia Booster Club
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Foster
A pink and blue shower was held on February 14 at the Orel Easter home in honor of Mrs. Mary Foster. Attendees included Mrs. Vera Robinson, Sue, Debbi, Mrs. Delma Johnson, Mrs. Lucille Robinson, Miss Ann Callen, Mrs. Leola McElderry, Mrs. Lucille Van Dorin, Mrs. Helen Callen, Mrs. Vera McMahon, Debbi, Mrs. Cecil Matherly, and Mrs. Orel Easter. Several guests sent gifts by absent friends.
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Mary Foster
Orel Easter
Bil
C Falk ‘Cox
Vera Robinson
Sue
Delma Johnson
Lucille Robinson
Ann Callen
Leola McElderry
Lucille van Dorin
Helen Callen
Vera McMahon
Debbie
Cecil Matherly
Frances
Dana
Joe
Sew and So Rock Party at Van Zantes
The Sew and So club and families held a rock party at Mr. and Mrs. Carl VanZante with co host Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spencer. Five tables were at play with Eva VanZante top score among women and Ray McCloud winning the men’s prize plus the traveling prize. Ruth Wilson and Trenton Wilson also won prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So
Carl VanZante
Ralph Spencer
Eva VanZante
Ray McCloud
Ruth Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Pleasant Hill P T A Holds Meeting in February
The Pleasant Hill P T A met Monday night February 18 with social visiting and games. Mrs J W McAninch chaired the refreshment committee and pie coffee and cocoa were served. Mrs Elbert Moore was named chair for March and a cooperative supper was approved.
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J. W. McAninch
Elbert Moore
Valentine party at Hilltop draws about 80 attendees
About 80 persons attended the Valentine event at Hilltop. Mr. d Nira reportedly saw the crowd while a participant won the candy prize in the skating party.
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D Nira
Workers Named for Red Cross Drive Moravia
The Red Cross drive announces chairman Mrs Grace Mann and workers Vergle Boyer Garnet McDonough Louise Wolf Mary Ochler Mary Ward Mabel Robb Janet Fox Imogene Tisue Ethel Blackman Mabel Smith Gladys Whicker and Margaret Brain. Clarence Sheldon will coordinate school collections. Moravia’s goal is 300 dollars and the drive begins March 1.
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Red Cross
Grace Mann
Vergle Boyer
Garnet McDonough
Louise Wolf
Mary Ochler
Mary Ward
Mabel Robb
Janet Fox
Imogene Tisue
Ethel Blackman
Mabel Smith
Gladys Whicker
Margaret Brain
Clarence Sheldon
Moravia
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Monona
Simons
HaNopin
Thespians
Mrs
Dean “Tomlin
Sgt
F. C. McDanel
FOX Hunt
Mission Band
Booster Club
Arthur. Hurts
Knoxville
Wiligms
Dr. Williams
Max Hiner
Max McDonough
Albert Veach
Mark Blackman
Arthur Fox
Herold Burtog
Newt Long
Friz Walter
Charley Brouhar
Stroud
Rev. Greer
Alonzo Turner
Wm. Woodward
Bert Turner
Henneth Condra
John L. Wilson
Eli
Howard Evans
John Veach
Don Wolf
Paul Brosher
Richard Veach
Ben Fettibone
John Spencer
George Winaler
Cheater Broshar
Rowena McFetridge
Francia Kincade
Lloyd Rose
Loyd Cartey
Lee Renz
UNION
Paylor
Mrs. Carpenter
Mrs. Elsie Long
Emil Halden
T. J. Luse
Double Eight
Holden
Cecil Coulson
Pearl Broshar
Mrs. Foster
Charley van Dorin
M. H. Johnson
Louise McDanel
Aleta Albertson
Margaret Johnson
Sew
Carl van Zantes
Pleasant Hill
P.T. A
Tetname
Udell School Belding
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