Moravia Booster Club to Meet After Oyster Supper
Moravia Booster Club holds its first regular meeting of 1947 Friday at the Legion Home after an oyster supper at 6 30. Two speakers invited are E S Boudinot of Brown Engineering Co Des Moines to show water and sewer plans and discuss supply, and James A Bradley Iowa Southern Utilities Co district manager to discuss proposed street lighting system. The committee reports likely 100 percent attendance and announces new officers M Blackman president and Richard Veach vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Legion Home
E. S. Boudinot
Brown Engineering Co
Des Moines
Moravia
James A. Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
M.; . Blackman
Richard Veach
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Moravia Sunday Services and rally call
Grace Methodist Church Moravia led by Rev J C Davis reports 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning worship 6:00 F group for youth. Wesley Chapel holds 9:30 worship and 10:30 Sunday School. Christmas program reported as well attended. Bishop Brashares calls for Des Moines meeting January 7 to energize stewardship. Moravia churches urged to unite with schools to support youth and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
J. C. Davis
C. M. McFatridge
Karl! Tuttle
All Young Peoples
Wesley Chapel
Davis
Charles W. Brashares
Des Moines
Rev. J
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Earl Rabuck invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Donald Jones as superintendent, worship at 10:50 a.m., Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., preaching and music at 7:30 p.m., and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reminder to donate to Otterbein Home and worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Otterbein
Church Service Schedule at Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 16 00 a m led by M . Judgeon, morning worship at 1 00 a m, evening service at 7 00 p m, another service at 7 30 p m, and Thursday prayer and Bible study under Pastor W E Burd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
Judgeon
Local Church Services Schedule Draft
A jagged list shows multiple church events with times for Esth er Bar b pastor and Don ald Whitehead superintendent. Includes Fairview Church School at 9:00 am and a Thursday evening gathering at Clyde Gladselder’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tconium
Esther Barb
Tconium Church
Donald Whitehead
Fairview Church
Clyde Gladselder
Church of Christ Sunday School and Services
The Church of Christ holds Sunday School with Haracy Schaffner as superintendent. Communion Service at 6 00 p m. Christian Endeavor meets at the Harry DeVall home after the 6 00 p m service. Everyone is welcome every Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Om
Schbool
Haracy Schaffner
Communion Service
Christianas ‘Agreni
Christian Endeavor
Harry DeVall
Dedy
Wayne County Treasurer Takes Post at Moravia Grad
Ray Fletcher of Corydon, son of Mr and Mrs T J Fletcher east of Moravia, assumed duties as Wayne county treasurer on January 1. A Moravia High School graduate, he previously operated a Gamble Store at Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
T. J. Fletcher
East of Moravia
Wayne County
Ray
Moravia High School
Special Service At Nazarene Church
Rev H C Shrout of Cen terville will speak at a Moravia Nazarene church service Thursday night Jan 2 7 30 pm Special music includes instrumental pieces by Joyce Burd and Jimmie Main plus vocal numbers The service is the first of 1947 and invites all to attend with the local pastor Warren E Burd stressing the phrase The church where you are never a stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Shrout
Church of the Nazarene
Centerville
Moravia
Joyce Burd
Jimmie Main
Shrout
Warren E. Burd
Birthday Surprise for Raul Lockman at Ottumwa Home
A birthday party was held at the Raul Lockman home on a Saturday evening for his 36th birthday. Guests included numerous friends and relatives from Ottumwa Iowa, with games of rook pitch checkers and bingo. Refreshments of coffee pie and sandwiches were served as well wishes were shared for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul Lockman
Roe Adams
John Milleman
Homer King
John Sutton
Ottumway
Iowa
Louis Schaffner
Billy
Bobby
Letha
Louise
Lilly Belle
Bill
Robinson
Carol
Marshal Drake
Lawrence Roland
Clara Trelan
George Irelan
Louis V. Schaffner
Raula Lockman
Manuel
Elbert Lockman
Ottumwa
Jank Lockman
Jess Baker
Ilef Clestey
Rook
Metta Ro Jland
Lockman
Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs. Jay Oehler
Mrs. Howard Smith and daughter Maxine hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Jay Oehler at the Smith home. Guests included M. K. Blackman E. G. Hawk C. Q. Jones G. D. Lynch A. O. Main Gerald Morgan Andy Mosley Louise Oehler H. H. Pabst Paul Spencer A. M. Smith G. B. Winslet and the honoree Mrs. J. B. Gehler. Gift givers listed as Mrs. L. O. Carpenter Mrs. Amy Lovk man Mrs. Karl Tuttle Mrs. Fanehen Winsler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Maxine
Jay Oehler
Smith
M. K. Blackman
E. G. Hawk
C. Q. Jones
G. D. Lynch
A. 0. Main
Gerald Morgan
Andy Mosley
Louise Oehler
H. H. Pabst
Paul Spencer
A. M
Birthday Dinner for W. V. Murdy at Otley Home
Mrs. Bryan Karr and daughter Martha Kate of Otley visited W. V. Murdy and family. A birthday dinner was held at the Murdy home on Sunday in honor of Mr. Murdy whose birthday falls on December 25. Attending were Mrs. Karr and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Murdy and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Karr
Martha Kate
Otley
W. V. Murdy
Louemma Palmer
Murdy
Karr
Wendell Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Hold Stanley Party At Bivin Home
Mrs. WC Bivin and Mrs. Fred Tillmont hosted a Stanley party Friday at the Bivin home. Louella Wing of New London demonstrated the products and prizes were won by several attendees including Mes, Johnnie Whicker, Mrs. Willem Gardner, Mrs. Taylor Leonard, and others. Refreshments were served to seventeen guests at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WC. Bivin
Fred Tillmont
Bivin
Louella Wing
New Lon
Samiel
Mes
Johnnie Whicker
Willem Gardner
Taylor Leonard
Maurice Walter
Thelma Luse
Surgical Operation Report at Luke University Event
A club meeting described a surgical operation involving Frank Lathen Lane Veach and a mystery box activity. Mrs Bros Lathe led the event with Mrs Hierold Hodge in charge, and refreshments were served. Veach, a Luke University alum, recently underwent his third operation at his home in Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Mer
Eswip Mes
Frank Lathen
Llane Veach
Pisday
Mrs Bros Lathe
Howard Cotsuis
Hierold Hodge
Be. Neivue
Lune Veach
Luke University
He Thev
T. 5. Dike
Marshall
Moravia Theatre opens with Scandals on Jan 1
Moravia Theatre opened Wednesday evening January 1 by Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner with the picture George Whiting Scandals. Next Saturday night will feature Jump In The Sada with eight athletes reel. Midweek show on January 8 awaits title. future weeks to be booked at least a month ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Theatre
Wm. Gardner
George Whiting
Turners Entertain at New Years Party
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner hosted the Double Eight club for a New Years party with card games and prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Emil Halden Miss Pearl Broshar and Carl Black. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Black Mr and Mrs Emil Halden Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gontra Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs T J Luse and Mr and Mrs CC Coulson. A Moravia Union subscription was suggested as a welcome gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Turner
Double Eight Club
Emil Halden
Pearl Broshar
Carl Black
Kenneth Gontra
Harold Mason
T. J. Luse
C. C. Coulson
Moravia Christmas fund drives tuberculosis program
Notice requests all remaining Christmas seal packets be returned promptly. Each penny contributes to the tuberculosis program. Moravia’s campaign totals nearly 300 dollars this year, with communal contributions aiding the effort. Margaret Ward is the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Burns Family Reunites After 17 Year Gap Visit
Irvin Burns of San Francisco son of Mrs. Obe Burns of Moravia returned with his wife and two sons for a family gathering after 17 years. A belated cooperative dinner was held at Moravia home of Mr. and Mrs. Dayne Taylor with a goose dinner and gift exchange. Attendees included multiple Burns relatives from Moravia Ottumwa Centerville Mystic and San Francisco along with Dayne Taylor and Mrs. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Burns
San Francisco
Obe Burns
Moravia
Navy
Burns
Dayne ‘Taylor
Arl
Leo Thompson
Ben Cox
Mystic
Roy Underwood
Ottumwa
Russel Burns
Centerville
California
Leon Burns
Paul Burns
Glen. Burna
Dayne Taylor
Christmas Dinners Dot the Season in Many Homes
Christmas Day gatherings at multiple households feature Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and kin, Harold Mason and Richard, Bert Luse, Elsie Clester and Roy Richard, Guy Vincent, Homer King and extended families. Guests include A G Mason Ottumwa, Davis families, Philby of Solorado, Morrison, Rueschau, Luse, Gladfelder, and Ashby among others. The events include turkey dinners, gift exchanges, and birthday anniversaries. Several lists of attendees from Ottumwa to Cincinnati and Albia appear amid festive notes and illness updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Richard
A. G. Mason
Ottumwa
W. P. Davis
Ralph Davis
Helen
Bert Luse
Progressive Bridge Club Holds New Year Party at Veacll Home
The Progressive Bridge club met Tuesday at Mr and Mrs John Veark home with five tables in play. Prizes were won by Lester Bruin Nathan Ward Mrs Mabel Smith and Merle Wilkes. Twenty members attended as refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Bridge Club
John Veark
John Killy
Blay
Prises Besig Wen
Lester Bruin
Nathan Ward
Mabel Smith
Mes
Merle Wilkes
Pyesetit
Watch Party at Ul 8 Parsonage Ushers Evening Service
Members of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a watch party at the parsonage of Mr and Mrs Nevick with Phy and Bikes as guests. The evening opened with praise service and old songs carried to late hours by the Brethren choir after a brief sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Evangelical United Brethtec
Hail Nevick
Lest
Bustass
Unclear fragmentary notice with distorted text
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names, dates, and events but is largely unreadable. No coherent facts or identifiable entities beyond scattered letters.
Sam Locke Dies at 81 in Moravia Home Services Sunday
Samual Locke 81, longtime Moravia resident, died 9:20 p.m. Thursday Dec 26 at his daughter’s home in Albia after three years of invalidism and a week of critical illness. Born November 28, 1865 in Bell County Kentucky, he married Cynthia Jane Davis on Nov 13, 1897. They lived in Planoose and Monroe counties, raising six children. two preceded him. Survived by daughter Mrs. Remmard Alicin, Mrs. Harry Stocker, Mrs. Myrtle Moorehead, son Shelvin Locke, fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, four sisters and one brother. Joined Nazarene church in 1924. He was a loving father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Locke
Moravia
Wilbur Remmark
Albia
Samual Locke
Parks and Mary Locke
Bell County
Kentucky
Cynthia Jane Davis
Ppanoose
Monroe
Samual
Clyde
Remmard
Alicin
Harry Stocker
Myrtle Moorehead
Oaklawn
Shelvin Locker
Chicago
Daniel Brackett
Perry Chidester
Ibia
Mollie Carnes
Kirkville
Iowa
Nancy Davis
Plano
Charles Locke
Woodward
Nazarene Church
Funeral services held for Sam Locke at Turner funeral home
Relatives traveled from Chicago Oak Lawn Newton Des Moines and other towns to attend the 1:30 Sunday funeral officiated by Rev W E Burd. Interment was at Hillcrest cemetery with Pallbearers named and hymns sung. Card of thanks extends gratitude for flowers and sympathy from neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Funeral Home
W. E. Burd
iHillcrest
Shelvin Locke
Son Allen
Chicago
George Moorehead
Dick, Baly
Ruth Ann
Oak Lawn
Charley Locke
Woodward
Johnnie Hurt
Newton
Roy Bracket
Myrtle Wellman
Albia
Martha Walker
Chles Davis
Jesse Hurt
Centerville
Taylor Leonard
G. L. Gollaher
Tl. N. Utterback
W. C. Bivin
W. C. DuVall
Charles Coffin
Margery Tracy
George Firkins
Forrest
James Main
Taylor Toilers Hold Meeting and Christmas Party
The Taylor Toilers were entertained at a Christmas party by Taylor ettes at Hiattsville Hall on December 16 at 7 30 p m A brief business meeting was led by president Virginia Hiatt New Year resolutions were discussed as was selling soup at the Farm Bureau Meeting December 27 The evening included a show Our Town by Mr Fuller and a gift exchange Refreshments of popcorn bats and apples and juice were served Attendees included Virginia and Robert Hince Virginia and Bob Carter Perry Pettibone Betty Harsh Karlene Fischer Carolyn Boyer Mary Turner and leaders Ernest Hiatt Earl Boyer and Mr Fuller Visitors included Mr and Mrs H Lo Hilton Mrs Ernest Hiatt Saundra Mrs Far Boyer Judy Ronnie Kenny Mrs Ava Foster Fern Twela Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh Bill Bob Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter Lloyd McDanes and Katheyn Karl Fisher and Beverly Next meeting planned with Karlene Fischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Toilers
Hiattsville Hall
Virginia Hiatt
Robeil
Farm Bureau
Fuller
Pup
Virrginia
Robert Hince
Virginia
Bob Carter
Perry Pettibone
Betty Harsh
Karlene Fischer
Carolyn Boyer
Mary Turner
Ernest Hiatt
Earl Boyer
Mr. Fuller
H. Lo Hilton
Saundra
Far Boyer
Judy
Ronnie
Kenny
Ava Foster
Fern
Twela
Ivan Harsh
Bill
Bob
Loyd Carter
Lloyd McDanes
Katheyn
Karl Fischer
Beverly
Dan. Mi
Sunday Dinner at Pak PhoVd Woo Home
A Sunday dinner gathering noted at Pak PhoVd Woo Home. Mention of Myo Wai, Bryce Dane Reich, and Mrs. Barthdeys with unclear relations. Text is fragmentary and lacks clear event details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pak PhoVd Woo
Myo
Bryce Dane Reich
Bi Barthdeys
Carrie Tisue Public Auction Near Mo Ravia
Carrie Tisue will hold a public auction of farm land machinery and furniture at the Harry D. Tisue farm 14 miles north of Mo Ravia on Thursday January ? See advertisement on page three in this issue for complete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Tisue
Harry D. Tisue
Moravia
Good Agriculture cESA A Better Community By M. H. Elson
Next Tuesday night will be the time for the next evening school meeting a joint event for husbands and wives with a supper at 7 00 p m The fifth meeting features a free choice supper and self serve tables Vocational agriculture students will demonstrate farm tasks and a film may be shown A large turnout is urged In a recent session Floyd Johns pees of the Iowa Extension Service stressed feeding dairy cows as key to profits and outlined practical rations Copies of sample feeds were provided for distribution to interested parties Two F F A boys Ronald McDaneel and Ben Rosencrants won ten dollar cash prizes in a state contest for essays on insulation of farm buildings The evening schedule includes Jan 12 Jan 20 Jan 22 Feb 4 and Feb 13 with speakers from Iowa State College Extension Service and state veterinarians accompanying topics on sanitation livestock production milk quality sheep feeding artificial insemination weed control and more
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Ag. NE
Insulite Company
Ronald McDaneel
Ben Rosencrants
Christms
C. R. Fry
Paul Clark
S Tweater
Lows State College
Annual Christmas Dinner at J. P. Foster's
Mr and Mrs J P Foster hosted their children and families for a turkey Christmas dinner. Guests included Ted Brushur and son Virgil Lew Hine and son John Ken neth Gladfelder and children Robert Gene and Judy Kay My Mrs Kella Foster and child Jack Lyon M Tomlin wed Lillian and Dean Robert Foster and daughters Elaine and Twy Junior Buncvan Tick Luys Bad Carel Ann Larry Lee Hiner Hor Schaffner and Gertie Buyer John Broshar came for the wife exchange Pearl EB Hin and a se tVug with the Ss Navy stationed at Neston were unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Foster
Owl
Ted Brushur
Virgil
Lew Hine
John
Kensneth Gladfelder
Robert
Gene
Judy Kay
Kella Foster
Jack and
Lyon
Tomlin
Lillian
Dean
Robert Foster
Dwu
Ein
Twy
Ana
Junior Buncvan Snith Anni
Tick Luvus
Carel Ann
Larry
Lee
Ant
Hiner
Hor Schaffner
Gertie
John Broshar
Wift Exchange
Pearl EB. Hin
Cedar Rbuiids
setVugg
Ss. Navy
Neston
Su Caroling
Broshar U
Fragmentary Local Notice From The Daily Paper
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Luse and Rueschau Buy East End Bowling Alleys
Luse and Harry Rueschau purchased the East End Cafe and Bowling Alleys from Rex Angel and took possession January 1. They will operate the bowling alleys with the adjoining cafe, decorate the space, and continue bowling each evening. A new league is forming under the new ownership, with play on Tuesday Thursday and Friday nights and open lanes for nonmembers. Angel plans temporary garage space this winter and a new garage next spring in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Luse
Harry Rueschau
Rex Angel
Luse
Rueschau
Mr. Angel
Gardner Hatchery
Albian
Blue Room
East End
Angel
Local visits and holiday travels across Missouri and Illinois
Local residents and relatives from Doniphan, Chicago, New Orleans, Memphis, Miami, and Centerville spent the holidays and a few days after Christmas visiting family in various towns. Several travelers returned home Monday or Sunday, while others recovered from illness and joined relatives for gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strv
Chester Thaden
Jon
Doniphan
Nebraska
W.C. Bmiy
Aly
Richard Morrison
Chicago
Tivy
J. E. Robison
Gerald Robison
New Orleans
Dake Day
Christmay
Russell Day
M Rayownd Ashby
Gene Dudge
Diane
Harold Mason
Richard
Lloyd Phillis
Henry Prow
Hy ‘Prow
Centerville
Carl Nuck
Jean
New Mendova
Sli
Wesley Chapel Christmas Program Reportedly Delayed
A fragmentary account describes Wesley Chapel Sunday School presenting a Christmas program with songs and a Nativity scene. The text mentions children, a carol performance, a late arrival of Santa Claus, and audience reactions during the December event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westey Chapel
Ad Yet Ballenger
Virginia
Merry Bells
Blake
Banta
Claus
Incomplete OCR item on public notice
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Church of Christ
Moravia Grad
Wayne CO
Mrs. Jay Oehler
Promise City
Rathbun
Blakesbur
Allerton
Jan Presser
Seesenee Lovilia
Numa Ane
Eddyville
Rere
Melrose i
AY Bivin
Open Moravia Theatre
The
Moravia Union
Margaret Ward
Charles
Nancy
H. G. Broshar
C. A. Turner
Chet Broshar
Jack
Janet
Elsie Clester
Roy Richard
Paul Carson
Judith Kay
Cincinnati
Verne Stevens
Rodger Dale
Delbert Thompson
Tommy
Guy Vincent
Eugene
J Kaylee
Joyann
Ralph Fisher
Cecil King
Spencer King
Elizabeth Ann
Unionville
Ralph ‘Fisher
the Wilson Leonard
Blakes
Burg
U.S. Hiatt
Gus.Hiatte
Clair
Kenneth Hiatt
Lora
Sandra
Harold Hudgens
Carl Hiatt
Arthur C. Main
Bobby Main
Madison, Wisc
M. P. Main
Robert Main
Mains
Arthur
Lewis Rouse
Lewis
Verna
Hilton Vineining
Laurie Rowse
Barnes City
Ruby Johnson
Ottumwu
Charles Johnson's
Loyd McCrory
Hany McCrory
Buys
Sewre
Charles Boney
Uttam
J. Sme
Blt
AP Aatetulety
Dyoa Sbaighter
Theo Miller
Vani Lemaster
Floyd Lemaster
Fof Albin
Wyoming
Robert Jennings
Phyllis’ Jean
Joyce Lewis
Andrew Syteman
Fort Dodge
C. A. Veach
Rosie Knight
Ben Knight
Bernard Barnthouse
Johnnie
Exline
Aaron Campbell
Ted Campbell
Riley Callen
Harry Phillips
Dale
Glee Callen
Loren Walter
Charles Laws
Iconium
Norman Parson
Cairo
Roscoe Brown
Betty
DeWayne Robinson
Butch
Bill Brown
Sarah Sandy
Laws
Busy Bee Club
Roscoe Argo
Santa
Lee Tadlock
Tech
John Tadjock
Ray Fubaugh
Donna Ree
Dixie Kay
Grant Tadlock
Inwgene
Bass
Joe
Inne
A. E. Skull
Progrese Club
Veacll Home
Fayluor
Taegier Ads Wall
Karl
Cesa
M. H. Elson
Fioyd Johnspees
Iowa Extension Service
J. P. Foster's
Luse and
Thame
Hiatt
Gus Hiate
Harold Hiblgetis
Garry Mure Lovals
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