Three Local Men Injured In Wreck
DeWayne Robinson remains in fair condition at Ottumwa hospital after a three vehicle crash on Thursday morning. Billy Lockman Russell Alden were riding to John Deere Co. Lazelle Strunk drove the striking car. Junior Swan and Carl Hiatt also involved. Alden and Robinson were unconscious and rushed by Johnson ambulance. Alden later released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Robinson
Ottumwa
Robinson
Billy Lockman
Russell Alden
John Deere Co
Lazelle
Junior Swan
Carl Hiatt
Alden
Lockman
Johnson
Grade Tourney At Moulton Next Week
Moravia grade teams enter an elementary boys and girls basketball tournament at Moulton next week. Monday features Moravia vs Numa girls at 6 30, Numa vs Exline boys at 7 15, Moravia vs Udell boys at 8 45, and Exline vs Udell girls at 8 00. Quarterfinals Thursday, consolation and final Friday with plaques for top three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Moravia
Numa
Numa-Exline
Moravia-Ude F
Nume
Extine
Moravia Va
Udell
Mystic
Cincinnati
Jakesburg
Moultoat Ye
Swift
Rev 8 Strouds Honored At Surprise Family Dinner
The Strouds celebrated Rev Evan Strouds birthday with a Sunday visit from their children who arrived for worship and shared abundant food baskets. In the afternoon Rev Stroud baptized his two month old grandchild. Present were Marion Spicer and family, Duane, Douglas, Mawann and Janelle of Ames, Don Buckingham and Cyndes, Howard Chandlee, Charles Changlee, Charles Stroud, Robert Stroud and Jeffrey and Joanne of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Stroud
Marion Spicer
Duane
Douglas
Marwan
Howard Chandlee
Charles Changlee
Charles Stroud
Robert Stroud
Jeffrey
Joanne
Des Moinesz
Clover Leaf Meeting With Mrs Truxton Dicks
The Clover Leaf club met with Mrs. Truxton Dicks and several members for a cooperative luncheon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dicks Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Callen Fern Penfield Verna McAninch Mr. and Mrs. Jim McAninch Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dicks Nickey Jon Dicks and Mrs. Verda Argo. The next meeting was set for March 15 with Noo Dicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Eploy
Clyde Dicks
Gilbert Callen
Fern Penfield
Jim McAninch
Paul Dicks
Nickey
Jon Dicks
Verda Argo
Sa Eng 76 Ag
Noo Dicks
Incomplete wartime service notice from local paper
A fragment notes Sg t Trenton McDanes with the Boys in Service arriving there in February. It references Mr. and Mrs. I Mc and hints at a family wartime update, but essential names and context are truncated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton McDanes
Walt
Coontown Minstrel Show Postponed After Superintendent’s Death
The Coontown Minstrel show scheduled for Friday night at the school gymnasium is postponed following the death of Superintendent Mr. Oard. Fire department officials reported the postponement and announced a new date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oard
Seymour Advances At State Tourney
Seymour won their opening game in the state tournament at Des Moines Tuesday evening. The Warriorettes led Anita early and widened in the third as they shot 50 percent to Anita’s 28. Moravia prepared to attend jueves quarterfinals as Moravia girls head to Des Moines for daylong games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Des Moines
Moravia
Anita
Warriorettes
Richland
John King
Richland Girls
King
Numa
NE Not
Franklin Consolidated
Gilbert
Garnavillo
Hartley
Thane
MHS
Garnagilio
Donald Dowd
Des’ T Moines
Densid
Tourpqaagal Keasoe
Saad
Carter Withdraws From County School Race
County ballots for the Board of Education in districts one and two list candidates Lee Benz Zell Deahl Ted Clark and Lem Stoltz. Loyd Carter has withdrawn after mis‑seeing local candidacy and mis believing no other Moravia community candidate existed. Election day is Monday March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
L. E. Johnson
Loyd Carter
Carter
Moravia
Lee Benz
Zell Deahl
Udell
Ted Clark
Lem Stoltz
Mystic
Friday Last Day For School Nominations
At noon Friday February 27 the filing window closes for the school board election. Two nomination papers are on file Curtis Tomlin seeking a second term and newcomer Mearl Smith. Election day is Monday March 9 with polls open noon to 7 p.m.
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Curtis Tomlin
Mearl Smith
Local residents undertake travel and visits across states
Thomas Stixrud, a local math teacher, flies to Nashville as he pursues steps toward being a foreign missionary, joining a family of missionaries in Africa. The report lists numerous visits and hospital mentions, including Des Moines and Albia, with many names and local engagements noted during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stixrud
Nashville
Tenn
Stixrud
Africa
Mjg
Frank
Hospital
Sgn
Harry Stark
Near Jerome
John Tadlock
Tadlock
C. QO. Jones
Guns Luse
Jessie Potts
Charney Jones
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Jones
Virgil Kaster
Missea Bertha
Ora Potts
Albia
M. P. Main
Helma Tisue
Theo Miller
Lester Stockwell
Chillicothe
Bert Luse
Leo Thompson
Ottumwa
Gene Cox
Mt. Pleasant
Guy MecDanes
Truxton Dicks
Johnny Wilson
Ray Charity
School of Instruction
Howard Smith
Indianola
James Weinman
Roy Plants
Mary
Brooklyn
Floyd. Johnson
West Union
Arthur Johnson
Johnson
Davia County Hospital
Bloomfield
Appreciation Note for Hospital Visit and Cards
P. K. Horner extends thanks to everyone who called on Joe at the hospital and for the thoughtful cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
P. K. Horner
Roundtable and prayer events at Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church hosts a Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. A Roundtable discussion is set for Wednesday February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Sam Chadwick warns of prayerlessness and urges attendance. Another mid week prayer service is planned. Family night arrives March 4 at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Méthodist
John’ Geentell
Karl Pattie
Samuel Chadwick
Beck Reports Oleo And New Auto Title Law Probable Enactments
State Representative Bob Beck said Iowa likely will enact a certificate of title requirement for vehicles to curb mortgage-related transfers. The bill, modeled after Nebraska law, passed the House nearly unanimously and awaits Senate approval in amended form. Beck also notes potential state printing reforms, including selling idle offset equipment and moving state printing through the state printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Bob Beck
Iowa
Nebraska
House
Senate
Maine
Evangelical United Brethren Church March Church Activities
Sunday School at 10 with classes for all ages led by Mr Harald Mason superintendent Mrs Blackman chorister Bill Bishop pianist Youth Fellowship at 7:30 The Church in Africa topic Morning worship 11 p m A Timely but Final Question Evening 7 30 Praise and Prayer The Glory of God s House Upper Room booklets for March and April The Three B s meet at the church Saturday and many special days are scheduled for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harald Mason
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Africa
Church Services Notice with Rev W T Evana Minister
The Church of Christ announces Rev W T Evana as minister with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Communion at 11:00 a.m. on September 10. Wednesday March 4 features a Ladies Aid dinner service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Evana
Winnie DuVall
Sdngay
Ladies Aid
Observance of Lent and Easter Services
The notice calls Christians to observe Lent for forty days before Easter with Sundays excluded. It notes Christ fasted 40 days and urges participation in church activities from now until Easter, with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. The next sermon is titled The Way of Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Christ
Funkhouser Appointed to U S Naval Academy
John Funkhouser, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Funkhouser, former Mitchell high school student class of 1950, received an appointment from Rep Herold Lovre to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. He will begin training June 1. He spent a year at the University of South Dakota and four months at Northwestern Preparatory Academy in Minneapolis. The Funkhousers are former local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Funkhouser
Howard Funkhouser
Mitchell, S. D
Herold O. Lovre
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Funkhouser
University of South Dakota
Northwestern Preparatory Academy
Minneapolis
Funkhousers
Donald Ellison Awarded Combat Infantryman Badge in Korea
PFC Donald D Ellison, son of Walter C Ellison of Unionville, received the Combat Infantryman Badge for valor under fire in Korea. He serves with the 25th Infantry Division on the peninsula, arrived July 1950 after the Communist attack, and is a jeep driver in Company L of the 27th Regiment. Ellison entered the Army in August 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Donald D. Ellison
Walter C. Fihson
Unionville
25Th Infantry Division
Republic of Korea
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Elligon
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Mary Burns
A birthday dinner at Roy Underwood's home celebrated Mrs. Mary Burns whose birthday falls on Tuesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Burns and family, Paul Dean and Karen from Centerville, Leo Thompson and Ottumwa relatives, Ruth Thompson of Des Moines, the honoree, the Roy Underwood family, and Dayne Taylor. Granddaughters Charlene Burns, Bonna Underwood, and Mary Thompson baked three cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Underwood
Mary Burns
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Paul Burns
Leoni Burns
Paul Dean
Karen
Centerville
Leo Thompson
Ottumwa
Ruth Thompson
Des Moines
Dayne Taylor
Charlene Burns
Bonna Underwood
Mary Thompson
Carolyn Swift Surprise Birthday Party at Earl Swift Home
A surprise birthday party for Carolyn Swift was held Friday at the Earl Swift home. Guests included Ephiram and Mrs McManus Coy and Mrs Swift Al Derby James Calhoun and family Roseann Shirley Leon Carol Jean Clayton Shelton Neil Dianna and Craig Delbert Calhoun Karl Lee Richard Kenneth Calhoun Mike Turner Roger Duane Wilson and Cer oyln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Swift
Carolyn
Ephiram McManus
Coy Swift
al Derby
James Calhoun
Roseann
Shirley
Leon
Carol Jean
Clayton Shelton
Neil
Dianna
Craig
Delbert Calhoun
Karl Lee
Richard
Kenneth Calhoun
Mike Turner
Roger
Duane Wilson
Cerolyn
Birthday thanks in Mary Kathryn Veach note
Mary Kathryn Veach thanks everyone for the many cards and gifts received on her birthday February 20. The message notes a minor car mishap with no injuries and mentions some tense clashes of pred et ie hat legality while he was there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kathryn
Rebekahs Meet Monday Evening Moravia Lodge Notes
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 met in regular session with Noble Grand Mrs Leo Hoffman presiding. After standard business, refreshments of white cake topped with whipped cream and cherry sauce and coffee were served by Mrs Bette Bay, Mrs Paul Spencer and Mrs Ralph Spencer. Twenty three members attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah
Leo Hoffman
Noble Grand
Bette Bay
Paul Spencer
Ralph Spencer
Sudden Passing Shocks Moravia Community Superintendent Card
John Thomas Card age 43 longtime Moravia superintendent and pastor died February 19 1953 at Centerville St Joseph hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage He was born June 29 1909 in Williamstown Mo and married Opal Williams in 1930 Survived by his wife three daughters two sisters and one brother Funeral at Grace Methodist Moravia with graveside service at Newark Mo Card taught 71 years and led local schools for four years prior to death School dismissed in Moravia in his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Oard
Centerville St. Joseph Hospital
Williamstown
Edgar
Nancy Nichols Card
Opal Williams
LaBelle
Card
Providence Church
Mt. Union
Iowe
LaVonne
Sandra
Donna
Bob
Mildred Burkett
Blandasville
Louise Wallingford
Funeral Friday For Mrs Gertrude Atkins
Mrs Gertrude Atkins 78 died at home after a stroke. Born July 13 1874 near Moravia, she married R J Atkins in 1899, who died in 1947. She leaves a daughter Irene Carlson of Davenport, three grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral Friday 2 at the Church of Christ with Louis Schaffner officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jacob
Hennah Graham
R. J. Atkins
Irene Carlson
Davenport
Turner Funeral Home
Church, of Christ
Wit
Louis Schaffner
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia FFA Boys Fall to Centerville in Two Games
The Moravia FFA Cornshellers lost both games to Centerville in Moravia. In the freshmen-sophomore bout Centerville won 25 to 9 with top scorers Jerry Main and James McCord each on 8 points. The junior-senior clash ended 31 to 41 as Selix led Moravia with 12, followed by J Kaster with 8. Moravia was set to host Corydon next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Ffa
Cornshellers
Moravia
Centerville
FFA
Jerry Main
James McCord
Gerald Luse
Tomlin
Scott and Pettibone
Larry Brown
Selix
MHL
J. Kaster
McDanelly Arnold
R. Kaster
Corydon
Family Dinner Honors Veach Birthdays
Mr and Mrs John Veach hosted a family dinner Sunday to celebrate daughters Mary and Richards birthdays. Mary’s birthday is February 20 and Richards on February 24. Attending were Mrs Richard Veach and Josllyn, Mrs Frank Veach, Mr and Mrs Grant Everman, Mr and Mrs John Koestner, Sindy of Centerville, and the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
Mary
Richard
Richard Veach
Josllyn
Frank Veach
Grant Everman
John Koestner
Sindy
Centerville
Funeral for Lizzie Adams in Des Moines
Mrs Bert Adams attended the funeral for her mother in law Lizzie Adams 102 who died Friday at a Des Moines nursing home A service was held at 1 30 p m Tuesday at White Funeral Home Des Moines Adams born April 15 1850 was blind for over sixty years She survived by three daughters and was predeceased by one daughter and three sons She stayed one night with her son Troy and family in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Adams
Lizzie Adams
Des Moines
White Funeral Home
Adams
Troy Jand
Oskaloosa
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Eugene Tubaugh
About 50 guests attended the Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tubaugh at their Moravia farm home eight miles east. The 50 year bride wore a navy blue dress with pink trim and black accessories. A three tier wedding cake iced in white with gold rosebud decorations was centerpiece. Guests from Ottumwa Melrose Blakesburg Albia and Moravia sent greetings and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Tubaugh
Moravia
Eugene Boyer
Pearl Warner
Albia
Orville Warner
Blakesburg
Thanks for greetings and kindness during hospital stay
Fannie Callen expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for greetings and acts of kindness received while in the hospital.
Church Dinner Menu For March Fourth
A Christian church dinner is scheduled for March 4 at noon. The menu includes roast beef with brown gravy, dressing, noodles, mashed potatoes, peas, cole slaw, jelly bread, pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ny & Flight Stork Ny Flight Stork
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Boyer of Los Angeles announce a son born February 20. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boyer and Mrs. Fanchen Wingler. Great grandmother Mrs. Mattie Lynch is noted. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones of York announce a daughter born February 16 at York hospital weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces.
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Clifford Boyer
Los Angeles
Calif
Eugene Boyer
Fanchen Wingler
Mattie Lynch
Donald Jones
York
Nebr
York Hospital
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Clover Leaf
Coontown Minstrel
Cuencaes
Fonkhouser
U. S. Naval Academy
Donald Ellison
Carolyn Swift
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A.M
Bretineh
W. M. C.C. Coulspn
Rebekahs
Opal Card
Supt
John Card
Gertrude Atkins
Tabene
Fannie Callen
Ny & Flight
Stork
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