Moravia teams win two easy games at Cincinnati
Moravia high school basketball swept Cincinnati with the girls' 38 26 victory and the boys' 67 25 win. Mitzi Sawvel led Moravia with 18 points, Joyce Hiatt added 11 as Moravia built a 23 9 halftime lead. About 50 people attended an Open House Monday at the Evangelical United Brethren parsonage hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Evan Stroud with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Basketeers
Cincinnati
Mohawkettes
Picards
Cinci
Mitzi
Vel
Moravia
Joyce Hiatt
United Brethren Parsonage
Evan Stroud
E. G. Hawk
Amy Lockman
Repeat Miller
Dousle Eight Meets With Harold Masons
Dousle Eight meets with Harold Masons in an unclear record fragment. The readable text lists names and phrases but lacks coherent events or dates to form a complete summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dousle
Harold Masons
Urbana Doers 4-H Club Christmas Carol Singers Meet
The Urbana Doers 4-H club held a December 12 1951 meeting at Deenalee Robinsons home. Members present included Nancy Betty Geraldine Vance Wanda Marilyn McAlister Marjorie Sandifer Mary Jo Faber Sonja Foster Martyn Sinclair. Sonja Foster reported on a picture study titled A resting place on the way to Egypt. Betty outlined the Christmas carol planning committee. After adjournment members exchanged grab bags gifts and Sonja led 25. Next gathering set for January 9 at Marilyn and Wanda McCalisters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer
Urbana Doers 4-H Club
Urbana Doers
Deenalee ‘Robinson
Nancy
Betty
Geraldine Vance
Wanda
Marilyn
McAlister
Marjorie Sandifer
Mary Jo Faber
Sonja Foster
Martyn Sinclair
Egypt
Sonja
Wanda McCalister
Progressive club meets with Mrs Howard Smith
Mrs Howard Smith entertained the Progressive club at a Thursday evening party. Bridge prize winners were Mrs John Veach, Mrs Lester Brain, Mrs Chester Broshat and Mrs Ralph salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Progressive Club
John Veach
Lester Brain
Chester Broshat
Mra
Ralph
Salad
Moravia 1951: Centennial, storms and school changes
Moravia's 1951 year featured Centennial observances with the Fall Festival, building and remodeling, and notable community events. The town endured a severe windstorm, fire at Enon School, and the water works project. The booster club formed, basketball teams reached district plays, and graduations highlighted the year with 42 seniors and 16 eighth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mamie Blummenstock
Warren DuVall
P. K. Horner
Marthe Hiatt
Haid
Vesnatt
Edwin Clark
Tom Proctor
Sioux City
Dorothy Dodd
Williams
Clarence Schaffner
James
Brown
Iconium
Enon
Des Moines
Biya
Mia
Forrest Easter
Ketball Ate
Dinner and Gift Exchange at Albert Tubaughs
A Christmas dinner and gift exchange was held at the Albert Tubaughs home. Present were Mussel Roy Tubaugh, Jerata Galois, Gerald Tubah of Belle Plaine, Miss Jaycee It of Ocamne, Jane Horn of Moutton, the Tuband family, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fance
Albert Tus
Mussel Roy Tubaughbaugh
Jerata Galois
Aine
esDie Oa
Gerald Tubah
Belle Plaine
Miss Jaycee It
Ocamne
Jane Horn
Moutton
Tuband
Sue Funy
Class No 9 Holds Annual Watch Party at Church
Class No 9 of the Methodist church held its annual watch night party on Monday night December 31 with 16 attendees. An officer election elected Harry Glick and Mary Burns as teachers, Pearl Hiner as assistant teacher, Alonzo Turner president, Ernie Caster vice president, Anna Kaster secretary, and Meari Walter treasurer. Rev and Mrs Greer and family attended. the gathering closed with a prayer by Mrs Halden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Harry Glick
Mary Burns
Pearl Hiner
Alonzo Turner
Ernie Caster
Anna Kaster
Meari Walter
Local family gatherings and travel updates in Des Moines area
Local social notes recount Christmas day gift exchanges and New Year dinners among Kaster Burns and related families in Ottumwa Centerville and Des Moines. Messages update moves and visits, including Mrs. McCrory's move, the Whicker family Panama assignment, and several holiday gatherings across towns.
CarrelleS Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Calendar
A church notice lists weekly events led by Rev Evan Stroud and Harold Magoh. Sunday School at 10am, Morning Worship 11am, Thursday parsonage prayer meeting, Youth Fellowship led by Maxine Firkins, Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon, sermons January 11 and 12 titled Facing Forward and God and Human Hands. Universal Week of Prayer runs January 6 to 13 with thanks for Christmas and New Year programs.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Magoh
Maxine Firkins
Ladies Aid
Grave Methodist Church Weekday Devotions and Meetings
The Grave Methodist Church led by Rev. Martin Groat lists daily devotions starting 16:00 a.m. in 1952 along with Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Karl Tuttle serves as Superintendent. Morning worship, family night with potluck, games for children, and a filmstrip The Land and the Book are scheduled. Junior Missionary group meets Jan 9 at Kate Ellenberger’s home and the Intermediate Beap plans a meeting with LaVanne in Ard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave Methodist Church
Martin Groat
Karl Tuttle
Kate Ellenberger
LaVanne
Ard
Wesley Methodist Church Worship and Sunday School Schedule
Rev Martin Greer presides at morning worship at 9 45 am. Sunday School led by Virgil Dooley at 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Virgil Dooley
Church of Christ Louie Announces Weekly Services
The Church of Christ Louie plans Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Communion and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Wishing everyone a happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Louie
Bible
Winnie DuVall
Christian Endeavor
Schatie
Vening
Church Calendar Notes at Nazarene Glen Cantrell Pastor
Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Superintendent Harley Woodward Morning service at 11 00 a m Young Peoples service at 7 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m listed for the Church of the Nazarene with pastor Glen Cantrell and Harley Woodward directing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell
Harley - Woodward
Young Peoples
Iconism Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
The congregation gathers for Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. The church aims for 1452 A as a good year in God's service. Sermon title is Religious Thoroughbreds. Young people meet at 7:00 p.m. for a fellowship session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconism
Methodist
Student Recognition Sunday Observed at Grace Methodist
Last Sunday Grace Methodist church observed Student Recognition Sunday with four students participating in morning worship. Jack Broshar of Iowa State College Ames, Richard Smith of Simpson College Indianola, Joyce Hiatt and Wayne Wolf seniors Moravia high school led prayers read scripture and shared assurances during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Jack Broshar
Iowa State College
Ames
Richard Smith
Simpson College
Indianola
Joyce Hiatt
Wayne Wolf
Moravia High School
Delmar Dowd Honored at Birthday Supper
A birthday dinner hosted by Richard Tubaugh at his home on December 28 honored Delmar Dowd. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Andrews Doris Burton of Centerville, Donald and Delmar Dowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Dowd
Richard Tubaugh
Arthur Andrews
Doris Burton
Centerville
Donald
Thank you for the hospital kindness from Earlene Davis
Earlene Davis expresses gratitude for the cards gifts and kind deeds shown to her family during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlene Davis
Thankful note for cards flowers and gifts received
A grateful message expresses thanks for the cards flowers and gifts sent during a recent illness and hospital stay. The writer appreciates the kindness and wishes to acknowledge the support from friends and community.
Foster Ree receives hospital gifts in Kirksville
Louis Schaffner reports deep appreciation for cars letters and gifts sent during a hospital stay in Kirksville, noting Twyla Rose Foster Ree as the sender and expressing gratitude for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Moravia Library Story Hour Grows Readers New Books
Moravia library board extends New Years greetings to young readers and announces new magazines. Story hour runs Saturdays 1 15 to 2 00 with Mrs Coltrain Nellie DuVall and Letha Schaffner guiding. Readings cover The Tallest Christmas Tree and The Street With the Houses of Seven Gables on Jan 5, Cup rines and An Old Tortoise on Jan 12, A Stroll in Foreign Cities and Log Cabins on Jan 19, The Indian Princess and The Puke of the Battle Field on Jan 26. Birthdays of attending children observed at each session and a new Fame game added weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
New Years gatherings mark busy week in area
Local families hosted and attended numerous New Year s Day and weekend gatherings across towns. Guests included Woodward, Weathers, Bangert, Heckman, McDonough, Johnson, Brooks, Burton, Tubaugh and many others from Waterloo Ottumwa Peoria and Los Angeles. A turkey dinner, moving pictures, rock party and social evenings filled afternoons and evenings as relatives visited, with several travelers returning from visits in Ottumwa San Angelo and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woodward
O. G.woodward
Leslie Woodward
Craig Weathers
Ruth Ann and Hardy
Waterloo
Norman Bangert
Marshalltown
F. E. Boyar
Frank Heckman
Harley Woodward
Jimmie and
Jerry
Harry Woodward
Frank Woodward
Ron Woodward
Jack McDonough
Bachelor's Club
Bill Luse
Hopkinton
Max McDonough
Gwendolyn Underwood
Donald E. Jones
Ottumwa
Hiatt Selby
Peoria
Ill
Virgil Johnson
Willard Brooks
Judy
Ashfork
Ariz
Larry . Brooks
Dwight Kincadel
Diane
Chicago
Richard Burton
Ricky
Sheryl
Ann
Waycross
Curtis Burton
Harold Burton
Burtons
James Aheel
St. Charles
Fanchen Winsler
W. B. Rountree
San Angelo
Texas
Lynch
Clifford Boyer
Rountree
Los Angeles
Calif
Carl Wayne Tigue
Carl Tisue
Bill Davis
W. P
Paul E. Burns
Alva Tubaugh
Blakesburg
Albert
Ray Tubaugh
Arthur Andrews
Richard Tubaugh
Andrews
Harvey Andrews Jr
Des Moines
Charley Andrews
Centerville
Donald
Delmar Dowd
Richard Tubsugh
Coop Dinner Honors Ronald L Lockman at Ottumwa Home
A cooperative dinner at Mrs. Goldie Lockman's Ottumwa home honored her son Ronald L. Lockman home on a 13 day furlough. Attendees included families and friends from Ottumwa Drakesville Blakesburg Moravia and Sheppard AFB Texas. Ronald left Monday morning to report back to Sheppard AFB Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Lockman
Pie
Ronald L. Lockman
Dale Whisler
Joan
Janet
Junior
Jeannie
Gene Dyman
Vivian Parker
Ottumwa
Milo Long
Dean
Drakesville
Clarence Long
Goldie
Jack Heckart
Dorothy Wilson
Earl Long
Gale Gillen
Blakesburg
Amy Lockman
Louie Long
Moravia
Ronald
Sheppard A.F.B
Texas
PMA Announces 1952 Crop Goals For County
Appanoose county sets 42 155 acres for corn and 11 284 for soybeans as 1952 goals. Other crops include oats 18 639 and clover and timothy seed. Agriculture officials cite rising demand and government price supports to guide planting plans and conservation program access.
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Appanoose County
Frank M. McCabe
PMA
Cherrman McCabe
McCabe
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Isi
Pnce
Sol Conservation Service
Garden Club Elects Mrs Smith Pres for 2952
Moravia Garden club met with Mrs Leonard Palmer for the final meeting of the year and a cooperative dinner. Officers elected: Mrs Howard Smith president 2952, Mrs Ira Boyer vice president, Mrs Max McDonough secretary treasurer, Miss Eleanor Miller librarian. Retiring officers were Mrs Harley Tisue and Mrs B F Whitehead. Twenty one members and a guest, Mrs Richard Gardner of Yakima, attended. January 30 meeting will be at Mrs Warren DuVall. members to present a Benjamin Franklin quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Leonard Palmer
Howard Smith
Ira Boyer
Max McDonotgh
Eleanor Miller
Harley Tisue
B. F. Whitehead
Warren DuVall
Benjamin Franklin
Christmas Dinner At Foster Home Involves Family Exchange
A cooperative Christmas dinner was held at the Olin Foster home for the Henry Foster family. In the afternoon the group enjoyed candy and a gift exchange. Attendees included Henry and Mrs Foster, Yorest and Mrs Merkcle, Ralph and Junior, Harry and Mrs Brown, Janet and Delores, Trenton and Mericle, Barbara Jean, Paul Mericle of California, Olin and Mrs Foster, Betty Jean and Rox.
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Henry Foster
Olin Foster Home
Yorest Merkcle
Ralph Dwight
Junior
Harry Brown
Janet
Delores
Trenton- Mericle
David
Barbara Jean
Paul Mericle
California
Olin Foster
Betty Jean
Rox
Iconium W 8S C Meets With Nellie Thompson
The Iconium W S C met at Nellie Thompson's home on Thursday afternoon December 27 for its regular monthly gathering. Emily Thompson led the program with help from Dorothy Calhoun, Martha and Ruth McCord, and Grace Whitehead. Grace played the piano as songs were sung and refreshments were served by Carrie Turner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Nellie Thompson
Snyder
Sybil Whitehead
Emily Thompson
Dorothy Calhoun
Martha
Ruth McCord
Grace Whiteshead
Grace
Carrie Turner
Jennie Jennings
Mrs. Sweeden
Martha and Orville
Esther Perry
Richard
Richard Dee
Karl Lee
Blanche Argo
Grace Whitehead
Sandra
Jane Ann
Vera Firkins
Icle Christy
Sybil
Argo
Pearle Free
Navy forms all Hawkeye company from Iowa volunteers
The Navy is assembling an all Hawkeye company of eighty volunteers to train as a unit in San Diego. Enlistees will be sworn in January 28 at 1 30 p.m in the State Capitol Building. Lieutenant Commander M L Bohgren says Governor Beardsley will give a send off at the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
Navy
San Diego
California
U. S. Navy
State Capitol
Des Moines
M. L. Bohgren
William S. Beardsley
State House
Bosgren
Iowa
Twentieth Century Club New Year Meeting
The Twentieth Century club met New Year’s Day with Mrs. C. L. Hartinger for the regular meeting. Members shared New Year resolutions and family observances. Mrs. Lester Sawyer read A Message of Hope, Mrs. Harry Glick recited The Old Stage Door, and Mrs. Murdy’s poem A Happy New Year To All was read. Hostess refreshments honored birthdays of several members.
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Twentieth Century Club
C. L. Hartinger
Lester Sawyer
Harry Glick
W. ‘W. Murdy
T. B. Cameron
Murdy
Charles Coffin
Cody Luse
McCrory on Two Week Leave from Fort Knox
Pvt James F McCrory is on a two week leave due to his father’s illness. He will report back to duty Friday evening January. Addressed as Pvt James F McCrory US 5163138 with 54th A FP A Bn CC A 3rd Armored Div Fort Knox Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. McCrory
McCrory
Pvt
54Th
A. FP. A. Bn. C. C. A. 3Rd Armored
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Flight Of The Stork
Born Dec 28 a son named Mark Douglas to Mr and Mrs Melvin Knudson of Rockford Ohio The Easter family congratulates on the arrival A laughter was born Dec to Mr and Mrs Robert McIntosh of Los Angeles California Mrs McIntosh is Betty Bishop and Mr and Mrs D E Bishop are the grandparents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Knudson
Rockford
Mark Douglas
James Easter
Robert Mcl Iptosh
Los Angeles
Calif
McIntogh
Betty Bishop
D. E. Bishop
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Oravia
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Yeak
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Esa
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Charles Turner
Imenpalle
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LaVeen Robb
Verna Harper
FFA
Charles Bacon
Union
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Albert Tubaughs
Virgil Kaster
Clair Kaster
Sherry Kay
Danny Lee
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Kathy
Yale Williams
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Dale Easter
Eddie Marvin
C. ©. Jones
Harold Hoffman
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Ed Mack
Ola Laws
Lloyd McCrory
Harry
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Paul Burns
Zoe Cox
Gary
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Roy Underwood
Dayne Taylor
Johnnie Whicker
Bobby Whicker
Panama
J Whicker
New Jersey
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Bruce Gardner
Genevieve Cross
Patty
Cora Main
E. C. Caster
Clarence Shirkey
Libertyville
Wilbur Teller
Leo Ragan
Whitur Teller
Fairfield
Teller
Louis V. Schaffner
Horace Schaffner
Omaha
Frank ‘Wilson
Alice Wilson
Anna Smith
Mear Walter
John Wilson
James Wilson
West of Town
Goodyear
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Billy Schaffner
Lincoln
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Ted Campbell
Albert Veach
Delma Veach
Rosa
Tom Lininger
Diagonal
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Clyde Lister
Plano
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Kim
Ida McCrory
Richard Jackson
Larry
Burlington
Sim Howell
Mystic
Harry McCrory
Joan Callen
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Besnay
Zell Callen
Callen
Wayne Lichty
Carrelles
Twyla Rose Foster
Louis Schaffner
Coop Dinner
Council
Melimea Evang
Lee Hiatt
Art Fox
O. C. Easter
Paul Spencer
Ivan Walter
Garden Club
Mrs. Smith
Iconium W
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