Local happenings from Albia and Moravia area
Q T Foglesong was in Albia Monday morning. Mrs L Ward was in Centerville Monday afternoon. Albert Brain is ill with influenza at his Moravia home. Art Lewis of Albia visited Moravia Monday on business. I K Leach visits his son Lester Leach in Waterloo. J P Coffin is improving after flu. Mrs Clara Selby rented her Moravia property to the Tommy Main family. Leo and Fay Paxston of Enon were Moravia visitors. Colin Long of Waterloo was here Friday for his father George Long’s illness and death. Miss Arlene Dodd, Udell teacher, spent weekend with the Dodd family. Mrs F A Reich visited Muscatine for days with granddaughter Mrs John Potter. Group of ladies quilted with Miss Nancy Ellis and had a big noon dinner. Rev and Mrs Richard Sneed and daughter Carol of Richland spent Monday with his mother Mrs J B Sneed. L B VanDorin family now on a farm near
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Q. T. Foglesong
Albia
L. Ward
Centerville
Albert Brain
Moravia
Art Lewis
I. K. Leach
Lester Leach
Waterloo
J. P. Coffin
Clara Selby
Tommy Main
Nancy Ellis
Richard Sneed
Carol
Richland
J. B. Sneed
L. B. VanDorin
Ottumwa Hospital
Lementine Tucker
W. A. Rose
Memphis
Rose
Allen Boller
Atlantic
W. F. Horner
Horner
Theo Thompson
Wm. Gray
Shel Thompsons
West
Chas. Walden
Ralph Simons
Mable Dudley Simons
General Hospital
Denver
Colorado
F. P. Hawk
G. Hawk
Harold
John Smithburg
Askaloosa
Abbott Hospital
20Th Century Club
Stella Carter
Washington
J. L. Dodd
H. E. Glick
Nancy Ellis Tok
James Culbertson
Moline
Burdette Uwtterback
Moulton
Homer Utterback
Cyril McDanel
Culbertson
Gertrude Utterback
D. K. Orelup
H. K. Smith
D. EK. Orelup
C. C. Coulson
Glen Fowler
Chicago
Jerry Wentland
Colin Long
Marjorie Ann
Garrett
Geo. Long
John Gray
Newton
Maude DeHammer
Eddyville
Nellie Bell
John Sharp
Paxston
Gene Garrett
James
John Wilson
Tom Garrett
Columbia
Tteir
Frank Wilson
Gana
C. C. Smith
Mildred Robb
Pearl Woodward
Farm Bureau
Alta Main’s
Versal Robb
Wilma Carol
Ray McCloud
Local Social News From Frederick Moravia and Nearby
Frederick Iowa residents visit friends and relatives including the George family from Fairfield and Bayard Neff of Rockford while mourning the death of Mrs Oscar VanDorin. Health updates note A C Dowd returning home and Chas Walden's report on Ralph Simons illness in Denver.
E T C Club Celebrates Valentine Event at Veach Home
The E. T. C. Club met February 10 at Mrs. Albert Veach’s home with a Valentine exchange, a sketch on Eugene Field by Mrs. John Dille, and a mystery box presented by Mrs. Leonard Palmer. A rock party at the Lathan home followed with six tables of play.
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E. T. C. Club
Albert Veach
Valentine
Rell Eal
John Dille
Eugene Field
Leonard Palmer
Lee Hiatt
Frank Lathan
Lester Smith
Lathan
John Horstman
O. T. Foglesong
Preston Hiatt
E. Kincade
Gus Luse
Thelma Luse
Ava Simpson
Gael Sherrard
Sunday School and Worship Services at CaureneS
CaureneS Sunday School at 10 a m with M K Blackman as superintendent. Worship service at 11 a m. Junior C E at 2 30 p m P O E U at 6 45 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Aid society meets Wednesday after noon You are cordially invited to attend these services Pastor T J ZIKE
Church notices from GEO A. Civey era Bible School and meals
The Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. Ladies Aid all day Wednesday at the church with a noon dinner. A special announcement is planned for next week. Pastor GEO A. CIVEY.
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Bible School
Communion
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
Geo, A. Civey
Methodist Moravia Church Services Plan Weekly Schedule
The Moravia Methodist Episcopal church announces Sunday School at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with communion to follow. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and preaching at 7 80 p m. Wesley Chapel holds 9 30 a m worship and 10 30 a m Sunday School with mid week services starting March 2 at 7 30 p m. The public is invited. Pastor Chas L Ellis.
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Moravia
Epworth League
Wesley Chapel
Chas. L. Ellis
Bible Class and Study Sessions at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ invites participation in weekly Bible Class on Thursday evenings studying Revelations. Bible School Sunday morning covers I Corinthians. Sunday evening services continue Acts, with communion after the Lord's Day morning worship. Minister W G Lagle invites all to join.
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W. G. Lagle
Pleasant Grove events recount weddings and society notices
Pleasant Grove notes describe Miss Wilma VanZante hosting lunch for schoolboys on Valentine’s Day. Ray McCoud and Frank Wilson attended sales near Unionville and E. E. Yeanger’s sale. So and Sew club marked February anniversaries with a cooperative dinner at H. N. Main home. February 14 and 15 mark long couples’ anniversaries and a wedding gown parade capped by Helen Main in her mother’s gown and Pearl Woodward in her own.
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Wilma VanZante
Ray McCoud
Sale
Unionville
Frank Wilson
E. E. Yeanger
So and Sew Club
H. N. Main
John van Zante
Harry Woodward
Elsie Long
Harvey
John
Harry
Helen Main
Vendanty
Helen Humierin
Pearl Woodward
Lora Litkman
Harvey Main
Hunbads
Mildred Kubb
Community Letter from Ella Funkhouser and Village Social Notes
A letter from Ella Funkhouser, convalescing in Kansas City, anchors a long club day with guests Eva Main Vone Jones Anna Woodward and Irene Ellis. Attendees shared wedding photos, displayed heirloom silverware china linens and gifts from the VanZantes and Mains. The gathering saluted Georges Long’s death with sympathy from relatives and neighbors.
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Ella Funkhouser
Kansas City
Eva Main
Vone Jones
Anna Woodward
Irene Ellis
VanZantes
Mains
Mildred Phillis
Jane Ann
Merritt Boyd
Harold VanZante
Howard Ellis
Returns From Funeral Of Wentland Child
Glen Fowler returned to his home here Friday from Oak Park ML where he had been called to attend the funeral of his nephew Jerry Wentland. Many friends extend sympathy to the parents Mr. and Mrs Gus Wentland in the loss of their only child.
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Glen Fowler
Oak Park
Jerry Wentland
Gus Wentland
In The Editor's Mail Pet 1938
The note thanks readers for sending in letters to the weekly paper. It mentions ongoing service in adverse weather and acknowledges A. M. Hopkinson. The item preserves a friendly community tone and shows reader engagement through the editor’s reply.
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Pet
Ise
Wwe A. M. Hopkinson
Moravia Boys Sweep Twin Bill Over Numa
Moravia Greyhounds first and second teams won both games against Numa high school at Numa, closing the regular season. The varsity ended 29 to 28 and the reserves won 13 to 9 in a pair of close, spirited contests.
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Moravia Greyhounds
Numa High School
Numa
Legion Auxiliary Notice of Regular Meeting
The Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Zell Callen next Tuesday evening.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Zell Callen
Card of Thanks to neighbors for kindness during illness
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kingery express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the sickness and death of their beloved son.
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Tom Kingery
heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy and help
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Derby and Elizabeth Helscher express deep gratitude to relatives, neighbors, and friends for their thoughtful sympathy and assistance during their time of sorrow. Elizabeth Helscher spent the weekend with her parents in Sigourney, Iowa.
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Elizabeth Helscher
Sigourney, Iowa
Numa Girls Win Sectional Semi Final Over Moravia
Numa high school girls defeated Moravia 31 to 20 in the sectional semifinal Saturday afternoon at Centerville. Moravia led 6-6 after the first quarter but failed to slow the fast Numa offense and were eliminated. Moravia earlier beat Moulton 89 to 7 to reach semis, while Centerville edged to the meet win. Final box scores list Moravia and Moulton players with limited scoring in the semifinal clash. Chas. Laws returned to town after a four week illness.
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Numa High School
Centerville
Moravia Sextet
Moravia
Numa
Mystic
Moulton
Broshar
Stocker
Hiner
Winsler
Walters
Morris
Hiatt
Walter
Chas. Laws
Death of Little Junior Ray Kingery
Junior Ray Kingery the only child of Thomas and Viola Kingery was born February 25 1937 near Udell Iowa and died February 16 1938 near Iconium Iowa at 11 months 21 days Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home Moravia on February 18 1938 followed by interment in Moravia cemetery He leaves parents grandparents uncles aunts cousins and many friends
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Junior Ray Kingery
Thomas and
Viola Kingery
J. A. Clayworth
Udell
Iowa
Iconium
Little Junior
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Ladies Finish Final Lesson In Home Crafts Course
Farm Bureau leaders from Union Chariton Douglas and Taylor townships met at Mrs Chas Coffin home for the last lesson in the Home Crafts series The Textiles segment was taught by Erma Garner of Ames Also mentioned is Ralph Turner returning to Buckeye Arizona after two weeks visiting and handling business interests.
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Farm Bureau
Union
Chariton
Douglas
Taylor
Chas
Coffin
Erma Garner
Ames
Ralph Turner
Buckeye
Arizona
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Ocalppenings
Life and Life Insurance
Chet Broshar
Turner &Son
Veach Drug
Rexall Drg
Caurenes
United Brethren
Church of Christ
Methodist Episcopal
Church of Christ Bible Class
Pleasant Grove
Mr., W. G. Harris and Family
Moravia Boys
Moravi
Hudson
Wilcox
G. Main
Hellyer
Woodward
Testo
Workman
Seath
Inman
Noble
Seanack
Youngker
F. Purvis
F Zike
Johnson
E. Main
Fa. Purvis
C. Woodward
VanDorin
Moravia Co-Operative
Mar- Tometich
Fketing Association Herrald
Langford
St. Beach
Louis
Foxx
Clemons
Anders
Legion Auxiliary Notice
Mrs
Carl Derby
Cass Hamilton
T. R. iGardner
Tip
T. RB. Gordner
Auker Helth
Alfred Carlson
Ray Kingery
Beauty Shop
John Garner
Ward
Jack Sprat Sisserr
Ste the Froog
Lowa
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