Southern Iowa Railway Converts From Electric to Diesel Power
The Southern Iowa Railway shifts from electric trollies to diesel electric locomotives after purchasing a diesel engine from Burlington, with plans to dismantle overhead power lines. The Forbes brothers, owners, expect to use the engine in Moravia Centerville routes, boosting freight handling and maneuverability.
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Southern Iowa Railway
Moravia
Centerville
Clyde Forbes
the Union
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
Galesburg
Clyde Forbes, Jr
Rock Island and
Burlington Lines
Milwaukee and
Wabash Lines
Iowa Southern Electric Railway
Albia
Mystic
Forbes
Iowa Southern Utilines Co
Moravia's Steady Growth Promises Bright Future
Moravia sustains a steady, aggressive growth from farming roots since 1850. The town emphasizes education, new facilities, and a growing farm service center opened in 1956. Per person assessed valuation rises beside nearby Centerville and Moulton, with Rathbun lake’s future development seen as economic catalyst and community leadership trusted to guide progress.
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Moravia
Moravia Farm Service Co
Success Barber & Beauty Supply Co
Moravia Corporation
Moulton
Centerville
ISU
Rathbun
Ottumwa
Albia
Head Start Plan For Local Schools
Moravia schools may join the federal Head Start program this summer if enough parents of preschoolers show interest. The six to eight week pre kindergarten program aids children entering kindergarten in the fall. Superintendent A R Fenton will explain at the upcoming S C A meeting Monday at 7 30 pm at the high school, with two former Centerville instructors present. Rural transport will be provided. twelve or more participants needed to organize.
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Moravia
A. R. Fenton
S.C.A
Jewell Traxler
Louise Hunt
Centerville
Byrl Morrison Dies at Osage. Funeral Held
Richard Morrison attended the funeral for his brother Byrl Morrison held Tuesday in Osage. Morrison died Friday from a heart attack. He was a former resident of the Unionville area.
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Byrl Morrison
Osage
Richard Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Unionville
Thank you for the cards and hospital care note
Nancy Hawk thanks everyone for cards letters flowers and gifts and those who visited while in the hospital. She expresses gratitude to Dr Ritter and the nurses for their wonderful care and blesses all.
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Dr. Ritter
Raides
Nancy Hawk
Rainbow Girls Gather for Moonday Meeting
Rainbow Girls invite Rainbow guts and members to a February 2 Moonday evening gathering at 7 30 pm. Officers urge all officers and members to be present for the assembly and activities.
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Rainbow Guts
Loyd Carter Entered Klein Memorial for Treatments
Loyd Carter entered Klein Memorial hospital in Burlington on Monday for a series of treatments. His address is Klein Memorial, 2910 Madison Ave, Burlington, Iowa. Mr and Mrs Carter traveled Sunday to Mediapolis to visit their daughter and her family and their son and his family.
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Loyd Carter
Klein Memorial Hospital
Burlington
Funeral rites set for Ernest Kincade 69 Moravia native
Ernest Kincade 69 died Monday at St Joseph hospital Centerville after a heart attack at his home. Born August 7 186 near Moravia he married Blanche Weston in 1913. Survivors include two sons Dewey and Francis of Moravia, three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two daughters in law. Funeral services Thursday Feb 24 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Elton Coleman officiating. Burial in Haynes cemetery north of Centerville.
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Ernest Kincade
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Moravia
Aaron W
Caroline Hiner Kincade
Blanche Weston
Appanose
Francis
A. D
Dewey
Ronnie Kincade
Virginia
Karl Rogers
Stanhope
Diane Kincade
Des Moines
Kristy
Jeff Rogers
Brad Kincade
Indiana
Margaret
Grace
Turner Funeral Home
Elton Coleman
Haynes Cemetery
Russell R. Gillaspie
Albia
Gillaspie
Monroe County
Allis-Chalmers
Tom Barnes
Davenport
Gerald H
Jodie R
James A
Paul G
Newton
Grover
Pulaski
Grace Benson
Blakesburg
The
Downs Funeral Home
Moravia Mohawks Dominate Fox Valley In Sectional Win
Moravia Mohawks used relentless pressure to rout Fox Valley 80 to 59 in Bloomfield sectional action. Phil Harrington poured in 30 points, Wm. Martin 18, Larry Proctor 11, Ronnie Elson 8, Rick Ahee 5 with Ahee grabbing rebounds and making 10 steals. Substitutes saw extensive action as Moravia prepares to face undefeated Moulton Udell at Ottumwa Walsh gym Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Moravia
Moulton-Udell
Ottumwa
Fox Valley
Bloomfield
Carl Reno
Larry Irwin
Bruce Woodward
Larry Coltrain
Dean Stocker
Ronnie Ellison
Richard Cloyed
Win
Martin
Rick Rhee
Max Argo
Russell Bettis
Larry Proctor
Richard Mosely
Phil Harrington
Wm. Martin
Ronnie Ellicson
Moravia Mohawks
Cantril-Milton
MHS
Mohawks
Ronnie Elson
Rick Ahee
Ahee
Moulton Udell
Ottumwa Walsh Gym
World Day of Prayer Observance Planned for Feb 25
The World Day of Prayer will be held Friday Feb 25 at 2 00 p m at the Christian church with the A B and Methodist churches assisting The theme is We are My Witnesses Mrs Verva McDonough leads music and Mrs J A Ogden delivers the meditation
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Christian Church
A.B
Methodist
Verva McDonough
J. A. Ogden
Flower judging school completes in Frome chapter
Mrs. Virginia McDonough chairs a flower show judging school that attracted 30 to 40 attendees from a broad state area. Many women completed the full course and passed the written test. phase 3 is planned for September.
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Virginia McDonough
Frome
Hight
Tuock
Mo Rav ia Methodist Men's Meeting Postponed
The February gathering of the Moravia Methodist Men's Club is postponed due to the basketball tournament schedule. A new date will be announced later.
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Methodist
Moravia
Harold Main Suffered Heart Attack in Florida
Harold Main suffered a heart attack Saturday in Florida and was taken to Memorial Hospital in Sarasota. Latest reports from Eric Mains said he was improving and able to feed himself Tuesday evening.
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Harold Main
Florida
Memorial Hospital
Sarasota
Eric Mains
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Moravia Mohawkettes
Chariton
Mormon Trail
Southeast Warren
Mary Jo Wilson
Maribeth Johnson
Janet Rhee
Vickie Renwick
Marsha Day
Rose Blumer
Barbara Thomas
Judy Cochran
Linda Judge
Marcia Walter
Shirley Helmick
Pat Judge
Lumaber
Turner& Son
Fabers
Dallas Faber
Norma Lee
Nadine
Brompton
Faber
Milwaukee
MEB Bosrduign
Rainbow Girls
Klein Memorial
Russell Gillaspie
Elva Bickford
Colton
California
Hugh McFatridge
Elva Ann Moffatt Bickford
Eva Carpenter
Calif
E. J. Strong
Hillcrest Cemetery
Emma Hayward
Albia Hospital
MHS Boys
World Day OF Prayer
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