Infantile Paralysis Benefit To Be Tuesday March 4
Moravia article reports an Infantile Paralysis Benefit at the local high school on Tuesday March 4 with basketball doubleheaders and a County Coaches vs town team. Proceeds support the March of Dimes and include ticket tiers 26c 2be 1c with silent donation boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic High
Ella Haunam
Georgiana Winsler
Phyllis
Easter
Wilma
Moravia
Tait
Cory
Hiatt
Hannam
Tracy
Sears
Broshar
Whicker
Scieszinski
Hiner
Mystic
March of Dimes Drive
Albia
Centerville
Dale Laws
Ray Forbes
Debt On Nazarene Parsonage Is Paid
Moravia Moravian Church members gathered despite bad weather to liquidate the Nazarene parsonage debt. Rev. Remiss Rehfeldt of Des Moines led the event with a Neh 10:38 message, and pledges reached $1150, covering the needed amount. Donors included the Bill Woodward Family, Rev. and Mrs. Burd, and many others from the town. Rev. W. E. Burd expressed thanks for the generous response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene
Remiss Rehfeldt
Des Moines
H. C. Shrout
Centerville
House of Our God
Rehfeldt
Bill Woodward
Burd
Moa
M. H. Johnson
Frank Woodward & Family
Joycy Burd
Stanley Buch
Betty Burd
C. G. Weathers
C. G. Wanodward
Cecil Cook
Remiss Rehfeld
Helen Garretson
Gerald Smythe
Schre
Gardner Hatchery
Breshar Barber Shop
Turner & Son
Veach Imp. Co
W. C. Bivin
Irs Kobb
Art Fox
Nadine
Moravian Church of the Nazarene
Moravia
W. E. Burd
Tell ers Observe 48th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W R Teller marked their 46th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at daughter Mrs Cleo Raau s Moravia home. A noon dinner and a decorated cake accompanied a guests list including children and relatives from Moravia Fairfield Albia Blakesburg Sigourney Ollie and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Teller
Cleo Raau
Moravia
Clarence Shirkey
Peggy
Mrs Dille Observes Milith Birthday in Moravia
Mrs. Dille observed her sixth birthday Saturday at her home in Moravia. She received many lovely greetings, pills and tokens from her family. A birthday cake and ice cream were served despite the weather making travel difficult for some guests.
Meyhodidt Young People Enjoy Party
A local event hosted by Meyhodidt brought together young attendees who shared refreshments. Guests included Mrs Sut Wai and organizers Gardiers and Mids. The gathering focused on community bonding and festive activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyhodidt
Abedt Plaiangd
Sut Wai
Gardiers
Tors Hastinger
Farewell Party at Curtis Tomlin Home
Friends gathered Tuesday evening February 18 at Curtis Tomlin home for a farewell party. They visited and played cards, enjoyed sandwiches and coffee, and presented a gift as they wished the couple happiness in their new home. Attendees included multiple listed family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Tomlin
Mrs. Tomlin
James Carbon
Janice
James
David Summers
Kyle
Marlin
Wayne Thompson
Cecil Murphy
Jimmie
Murphy
Edith
Mary Agnes
Emmett Derby
Larry
W. G. O'Hara
Patty
W. G
Marjorie Ann
Charles
Kay
Martha
Jim Conway
Richard
Ronald
Bobby
Nancy
Danna
Ready Mix Concrete Service Ad by Centerville Firm
Centerville Cement and Fuel Co offers ready mix concrete delivered to sites within a 20 mile radius. Manager Jim Bradley, previously at Mason City, says 117 to 24 cubic yards per truck load with three trucks, urging early arrangements to avoid possible cement shortages and to prepare farms and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Concrete and Fuel Co
Jim Bradley
Mason City
Bradley
Whia
Ady
Methodist Ministers Meet in Centerville
A subdistrict meeting for Methodist ministers was held at the First Methodist Church in Centerville. Ottumwa district superintendent Dr. Arthur P. Seust presided with Rev. Davis of Moravia in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Center
Arthur P. Seust
Ottumwa
Davis
Moravia
Glee Callen Weds Seth W Dayton in Des Moines
Moravia couple announce the marriage of their daughter Glee Callen of Des Moines to Seth W. Dayton of Perry on February 22, the thirty-ninth wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents. The Rev. Warren Hile officiated at Drake University Chapel. Attendants were Edna Dayton of Perry and Dale Callen of Des Moines. The bride wore a beige suit with pink carnations. the gown reflected a single-ring ceremony. The bride has worked as a bookkeeper for local Des Moines firms, while the groom plans farming near Perry where they will live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Callen
Moravia
Glee
Des Moines
Seth W. Dayton
Perry
Warren Hile
Drake University
University Church of Christ
Edna Dayton
Perry and Dale
Callen
Sweet Peas
Pease Hay Commission
Des Moines Bale Tie
Bees and seeds shape future farming efforts
The article discusses changes in agriculture including a stingless bee cross between Italian and carnelians with gentle behavior and good honey. Sebago seed potato promising for home use and Iowa production. potential for corn to ethanol fuel and market shifts. FFA members will take seed orders. extension reports seed variety prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Own Extension Service
Iowa
Otterbein Guild Girls Hold February Meeting
The Otterbein Guild met at the parsonage on Friday evening with Phyllis Rabuck leading a lesson on Walking With Jesus in appreciation of other races. Viola Hammond spoke on Bo Beulah’s Two Mothers and Delma Veach shared Hi-Scouts. Mary Rose Main discussed Harlan Goes to Vermont. Jon Dille offered a prayer poem. Miss Mabel Coulson sponsors the group. candle lighting closed the meeting, followed by refreshments and a social hour of fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otterbein Guild
Phyllis Rabuck
Jesus
Viola Hammond
Buelah
Delma Veach
Mary Rose Main
Harlan
Vermont
Jon Dille
Mabel Coulson
Guild
Joan Dille
Burl Rabuck
In Memoriam for Husband Father and Grandfather
In loving memory of our husband father and grandfather who left us nine years ago today Memorials plead for cherished memories and love that stays with us Mrs Luvada Adams and Family express enduring grief and remembrance through their note.
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Luvada Adams
Hold Services at Christian Church
Horace and Cluvette Schaffner lead worship at Moratia Abuseh of Choist as monthly services continue. Community members attend in a quiet, orderly gathering, with prayers and readings shaping the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Choist
Horace
Cluvette Schaffner
Miaslunary Society to Meet with Mrs Main
The Miaslunary Society will meet with Mrs Forrest Main on Wednesday afternoon March 5 at the vestry. The meeting is hosted by Woinai's Poreiyi Mission society and will be held in the local church venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miaslunary
Mrs. Main
Woinai
Poreiyi Mission Society
Forrest
Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and Leaders
The Church of Christ offers Sunday School at 10:00 with Horace Schaffner as superintendent and a Communion Service at 10:60. Worship at 11:00 with Horace and Clarence Schaffner alternating pulpit duties. Christian Endeavor at 6:00 p.m. at the Harry DuVall home. Everyone is welcome.
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Church of Christ
Horace Schaffner
Horace
Clarence Schaffner
Christian Endeavor
Harry DuVall
Nazarene Church Sunday Schedule Full
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 and evening service at 7:30. New York P B meets 7:30 p m. Thursday features Prayer and Bible Study led by Pastor W E Burd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H
Johnson
N.Y
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at Donald Jones, Superintendent, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship and preachment music at 0 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Our church night Friday features a basket supper at 6:30. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Jones
Iconium Circuit Church Services and School Schedules
Esther Basrb and Dortha Keston oversee church schools at Iconium and Fairview with services listed from morning to evening. Donald Whitehead is superintendent for the Don ald? Whitehead church, Hilton worship, Laymen's Service, and varied church school times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Esther Basrb
Tconium
Donald Whitehead
Fairview
Hilton
Dortha Keston
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Events Preview
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa announces 10:00 Sunday School led by Mrs J C McFatridge 11:00 morning worship 6:00 Y F group led by Mrs Karl Tuttle. March Y F will sponsor 11:00 service and Class 9 dinner after worship. Father and Son banquet March 11. Wesley Chapel 9:80 worship 10:80 Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
J. C. Davis
Jc. M. McFatridge
Karl Tuttle
Harry Glick
Richard Johnson Returns Home From Hospital
Richard Johnson, son of Donald Johnson, was brought home from St. Joseph hospital Ottumwa. His mother died two hours after his birth February 13. The family moved in with Donald’s parents Mr and Mrs M H Johnson and the mother will care for the baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Donald Johnson
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Donald
Richard
M. H. Johnson
Birthday dinner at John Veach home
Mr and Mrs John Veach entertained at a family dinner observing the birthday anniversaries of their daughter Maury and son Richard Present were Mrs Veach Mr and Mrs Grant Everman and daughter Nancy of Ceterville Phoebe White of Beond Mrs Al Knudsen of Ames and Mr and Mrs Richard Veach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
Maury
Richard
Fra Veach
Grant Everman
Nancy
Ceaterville
Phoebe White
Be Ond
al Knudsen
Ames
Richard Veach
Surprise Party for Mrs Callen
A surprise party for Mrs. Callen was held with guests including Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashly Mr and Mrs F J Burkmaster Mrs Jack McDonough Mr and Mrs Max McDsenough Mr and Mrs Hoar Caflen Deans and Mary Low.
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Mrs. Callen
Prove Sency Club to Meet Tonight
Fragmentary OCR text shows a club meeting notice with garbled names and agenda. Readable parts indicate a Sency Club event tonight with a list related to weed lists and possibly a plan or agenda.
Unclear fragmentary local notice with odd phrasing
Fragmentary OCR style text appears to mix personal names and places with garbled words. The readable bits reference a person or team and a place but no clear event or outcome. No verifiable entities or dates can be confirmed for a coherent summary.
Oehler and Stiverson wed in Kansas City ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Zeta Stiverson of Centerville and Ted F. Oehler of Moravia, at the Presbyterian church in Kansas City Missouri. Rev Ralph H Jennings officiated. Attendants were Mrs W M Edwards and her brother. The couple will reside at 619 State Street Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Stiverson
Centerville
Ida Edwards
Mt. Ayr
Ted F. Oehler
E. F. Oehler
Moravia
Kansas City
Kansas
Presbyterian Church
Ralph H. Jennings
W. M. Edwards
Logan
Edwards
Jay B. Oehler
Oehler
Oehler Bros. Oil Company
Firestone
State Street
Local Happenings in Centerville and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Levi Coulson and daughters Bertha and Mable were dinner guests of Cecil Coulson family. E G Sincox and Clair Sincox along with Sadie Sincox and Flora Jones visited Kenneth Free and family. Center ville hosts included Rex Haver and Phyllis with the Newby family. Various relatives gathered for dinners and weekend visits across Centerville, Moravia, Kirksville, and Ames, with moves and illnesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mable
Cecil Coulson
E. G. Sincox
Clair Sincox
Sadie Sincox
Flora Jones
Kenneth Free
Rex Haver
Phyllis
Clark Newby
Centerville
Jack McDonough
Ralph
Deana McDonough
Max McDonough
Walter Scott
Paul Turner
M. H. Elson
Harry Woodward
C. C. Baumgardier
Ron Tisue
Kirksville
Charles Witherby
Oxford
Ohio
Harry Brabury
W. H. Scott
Novinger
M. HE. Elson
Mary Roberts
Janice
Powersville
Lee Hiatt
John van Dalin
Albia
Gerald Maorgan
E. F. Wheeler
Prole
Kenneth Condra
Guy McCannon
Numa
Condra
George McCannon
Germany
Will Woodward
Marshalltown
R.C. Hiatt
Cen Lele
Use Hiatt
Mey
Jake Day
Betty Burd
Hospital Marshall
Rey
W. E. Burd
Charley Duavis
Phely Sun
Ielow
Moree Jarvis
Roy Io
Dea Moines
Mas
Hes
Forte
Allen
Real Estate Sales Reported by Broshar in Moravia Area
Chester Broshar reports sales of the Walter Gideon 160 acres to Lyle Hiatt and the F. W. Dotson Moravia residence to Don Wolf of Moravia Telephone Co. Mr and Mrs Wolf and their sons plan to move around April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Broshar
Walter Gideon
Lyle Hiatt
F. W. Dotson
Moravia
Don Wolf
Moravia Telephone Company
Mrs. Wolf
Moravia Booster Club Hears on Lighting Upgrade
Moravia booster committee met with James Bradley of Iowa Southern Utilities Co. as he reported a reduced equipment price and provided labor and material cost estimates for a proposed lighting system. The club plans to discuss funding options to cover a higher light bill and will host Moravia boys and girls basketball teams at the March 6 dinner in the U B church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
James Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Bradley
Moravia To Council
Booster Club
Moravia
U. B
Public sale set for residence of late Main couple
Otha Hiatt the referee will sell the residence property of S. C. and Luella Main next Saturday March 1 at 2 00 o clock The Union advertises sale bills and an ad to reach a large audience for a successful sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Hiatt
Geil
S. C
Luella Main
Farm Bureau Meeting At California School
Chariton township held its regular Farm Bureau meeting Friday night at the California school. A cooperative supper followed at 7 30 before a business session. Jim Thorpe a Soil Conservation Technician from Centerville explained many phases of his work to the group. Several regular members were absent but several new faces were welcomed.
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Chariton Township
Farm Bureau
California
Jim Thorpe
Soil Conservation I
Centerville
Family Night Supper at Evangelical Church
A family night cooperative supper is set for 6:80 pm Friday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church. A program and social hour follow, with Claude Hawk, Kenneth Condras and Mrs. Carl VanZante leading the committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical, United Brethren Church
Claude Hawk
Kenneth Condras
Carl VanZante
E. T. C. Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Johnson
Mrs. John Johnson hosted the E. T. C. Club last Thursday with Tongue Twisters in roll call. Mrs. Albert Veach led the program and Mrs. Frank Hiatt accepted the mystery box, followed by refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Johnson
Albert Veach
Frank Hiatt
Walter Lemaster III Ill at Daughter’s Home
Walter Lemaster III, after months with son Ray and family at Rockwell, lies seriously ill at his daughter Mrs. Harley Tisue’s home west of town, where he was brought three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lemaster
Ray
Rockwell
Harley Tisue
Flight of the Stork Records Kansas City Baby Birth
Mr and Mrs George Smith of Kansas City Missouri welcomed daughter Diane Louise born Sunday morning February 13 Mrs C N Main great grandmother returned to Moravia after a 10 day visit in Kansas City Mrs Smith formerly Darlene Main and is a teacher of Charles Main
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George Smith
Kansas City
Diane Louise
C. N. Main
Moravia
Kansas
Smith
Riape
Darlene Main
Charles Main
MelroseFamilies and Centerville Residents On Weekend Moves
Sharon Walter, long treated at St Joseph hospital in Centerville, returned Sunday to her parents Mr and Mrs Loren Walter. A birthday dinner honoring Mrs Dean Stevens was held at Mrs Ja J. Thumpson’s home. Attendees included Mrs Eleie Chester Roy Richard and Vern Stevens with Rodger Dale. The Hudsons moved to De Meities earlier in the week. Janice Blaunted visited Miata with Eliaui's parents. The note records frequent local visits and small community movements within a rural area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Sharon Walter
St Josept Hospital
Centerville
Loren Walter
Ja. J. Thumpson
Dean Stevens
Ats
Eleie Chester
Roy Richard
Vern
Howard
Local Civil Service Exam for Moravia Post Office
Applications are being accepted for a probational appointment as Substitute Clerk in the Moravia Iowa Post Office. Pay is 1.04 dollars per hour. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or owe allegiance to the United States, aged 18 to 50 unless veterans or federal War Service Indefinite employees, and pass a 3 hour written test. Applications due by March 0 1947 to the Eighth U.S. Civil Service Regional Office or Moravia Post Office. The position currently held by Lee Hiatt on a temporary basis. applicants must reside in Moravia delivery area or be bona fide patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa
United States
War Service
U. S. Civil Service
Saint Paul 1
Minnesota
U.S. Civil Service
Lee Hiatt
SGT DAYTON DOTSON BACK IN UNITED STATES
Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson received a letter from Dayton in the U S Army at Camp Beale California dated 11 February 1947 recounting his return voyage from Korea via the Station Victory Ship with a stop in Yokohama Japan for repairs arriving Inchon Harbor Korea 12 December 1946 and stating he was assigned to the Band Signal Battalion and Personal Sergeant Major under War Department Cit 272 before sailing home arriving in the United States 3 February 1947. He notes uncertainty about his next posting and asks after Grace, adding he may come home briefly and will report further as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dotson
Dayton
U. S. Army
Camp Beale
California
Camp Stonemen
Korea
Victory Ship
Yokohama
Japan
Inchon Harbor
Band Signal Battalion
War Department
U. S
United States
States
Carl Glick Promoted by Army in Japan Service
Pvt. Carl Glick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Glick of Hedrick, has been promoted to Private. He serves with occupation forces in Japan and is stationed at Johnson Army Air Base near Tokyo. His brother Pfe. Wayne Glick is overseas in Taingtao, China with the Sixth Marine Division. They are grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Glick of Moravia.
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Pvt
Carl Glick
Troy Glick
Hedrick
Japan
Johnson Army Air Base
Tokyo
Pfe
Wayne Glick
Taingtao
China
H. E. Glick
Moravia
Schreiner Receives Leadership Citation at Ft Lewis
S/Sgt. Jack Schreiner of Ollie is named outstanding leader of the 1st chemical mortar battalion at Fort Lewis Washington and will have his name engraved on a leadership trophy. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Schreiner of Ollie and brother of P D and J H Schreiner of Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Schreiner
Ollie
Y1st
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Sgt. Schreiner
Edgar Schreiner
P. D
J. H. Schreiner
Moravia
Trans Administration Office Moves to New Centerville Quarters
The Trans Administration Contact Office in Centerville Iowa relocates from the A and P Building to the second floor of the Centerville National Bank Building. Office hours run 8:35 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office serves Veterans of all Wars and peacetime dependents with medical benefits and other benefits by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans Administration
Centerville
Iowa
Centerville National Bank
Birthday Supper Held for Mrs Marvin Gardner
Win Gardner hosted a birthday supper Monday for their daughter in law Mrs Marvin Gardner. Attending were Mrs Marvin Gardner and daughters as well as Mrs Bua Runchey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Marvin Gardner
Win. Gardner
Indaw
Marvin Gardner
Marvin Gerdner
Daughires
Bua Runchey
Birthday Dinner With Dignitaries Mentioned At Local Event
A birthday dinner featured attendees including Mrs D J Whoopson and Mr and Mrs abd oon Redyee Dale cake ent birthday Ran. Names Bres Mrs Chester and sid and Mr end were also noted, highlighting a community gathering with various attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umd Fey
D. J
Tommy
Chester
Sid
End
Abd
Dale
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Moravia Independent
W. M. Gardner
0. C. Kaster
Bert Turner
Wm. Gardner
Mrs. Dille
Duiduet Hageherg
Cate Albin Outlawn Sveaver Gravery
Angel Guluge
Turtudsen
Wildcats
Dratgeene Prudhoe
Sor
Bae
Glee Callen
Memoriam
Wesley Chapel
Plibtschy
Nile
Ted Oehler
Farm Bureau Meeting
Walter Lemaster III
Ducal
Muge
Dayton Dotson
Grace
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