Installation of Moravia Chapter and Antiquity Lodge Held
Moravia Chapter No 940 ES and Antiquity Lodge No 262 AF and AM held a joint installation at the Masonic hall on Monday evening. Worthy Matron Lou Wolf and Worthy Patron Edna Davis presided. Officers installed include Marie Evans as Worthy Matron Howard Evans as Worthy Patron and George Scott as Associate Matron with Effie Gollaher as Secretary. Installing officers Don Wolf and Dave Bishop led the Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Antiquity
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Donia
Wilson
Loui Wolf
Edna Davis
Charles Burton
Star
Marie Evans
Howard Evans
Ledna Scott
George Scott
Effie Gollahér
Lucille Carter
Mra
Louemma Palmer
Conductras
Assoc
Ice] Broshar
Marshal
Ora.Turner
Marjorie Coulson
Louise Wolf
Don Wolf
Dorothy Turner
Adah
Pearl Black
Ruth’ ' Mra
Doris Wilson
Esther
Glennie Dicks
Martha
Fern
Hudgens
Masons
Dave Bishop
Moravia Garden Club Elects New Officers
The Moravia Garden Club held its annual meeting electing Mrs Williams as president with Mrs Howard Smith serving as vice president, Mrs Earl Boyer as secretary treasurer, and Mrs Max McDonough as presiding officer. Guests included Mrs J O More and Mrs Lloyd Lage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Moravia Garden Club
Max McDonough
Ben Williams
Harry Pearson
Earl Boyer
Ruth Gibbons
Prescott
Local Holiday Visits And School Week Notices
Local news records visits by Clyde Caster and Luther Caster family from Chugwater Wyoming to Luther Caster's home, and Wayne Engelkur party from Julesburg Colorado. Funeral attendees included Clarence Cropper and family for Clara Johnson. Moravia school reconvened after holidays with staff visiting out of town. Various family visits cited with many names and locations across Iowa and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Caster
Chugwater
Wyo
Wayne Engelkur
Julesburg
Colo
Caster
Luther Caster
Clarence Cropper
Waterloo
Clara Johnson
Turner Funeral Home
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
W. C. Coulson
Moulton
John Stevens
Clyde Ofreta
Ethel
Lester McCoy
Loretta
Centerville
Cecil Coulson
Linda
Merrill
Moravia
Ruth Hoffman
Howard
Green City
Azalee Kimbrel
Glenwood
James Morrison
Kansas City
J. L. van Laningham
Kirkyville
Zelma Hopkins
Blakesburg
Richard Hudgens
Harold Hudgens
Wadworth
Staten Island
Kerr Pfannebecker
Pearle
Chanute Field
Roy Moffatt
Mya
Lester Housley
Class No 9 Elects Gardner President at Supper
Class No 9 met at the Methodist Church for a cooperative supper and watch party Saturday evening. Officer elections named Wm. Gardner president, C. A. Turner vice president, Mrs. Wm. Gardney secretary, and Mearl Walter treasurer. Harry Glick will continue teaching the data for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Wm. Gardner
C. A. Turner
Wm. Gardney
Mearl Walter
Harry Glick
Mary Burns
Veril Kaster Celebrates Son's Event with 20 Guests
A small gathering honored Veril Kaster’s son with twenty attendees. Guests enjoyed gifts and refreshments including chili fruit salad and cake as the evening concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veril Kaster
Bachelors Club Rings In New Year At Davie Home
Mr and Mrs Ralph Davie hosted a rock party for the Bachelors club and their families at their home northeast of town on New Year Eve Prizes in games went to Mrs Harold Hawk and Mrs Burdell Roberts Refreshments were served at the close of a pleasant evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Witherby
Fox
Kenneth Hiatt
Blatt
Ira Palmer
Detroit
Mid
Sadie Palmer
Claude and
George
Ralph Davie
Bachelors ‘Club
Ltown
Harold Hawk
Burdell - Roberts
Davis
Progressive Club Meeting At Mrs Winsler Home
The Progressive Club met at Mrs. George Winsler's home on Thursday evening December 29. Two tables of bridge were played with Mrs. Theo Miller and Mrs. John Veach posting high scores. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
Theo Miller
John Veach
ELC Club Meets With Mrs Lester Smith
Mrs Lester Smith hosted the ELC club at her home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs Curtis Burton organized the event with Mrs Fred Hammond winning the mystery box after a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Smith
Curtis Burton
Fred Hammond
Church Supper Honors 1949 Perfect Attendance
A cooperative supper honoring Bobby Schaffner and Eugene Mc Crory for perfect attendance at the Church of Christ during 1849 will be held Thursday evening January 5 at 8:80 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Schaffner
Eugene McCrory
Church of Christ
Church ‘of Christ Morayia
Gene McCrory
Christ
Shower Honors Imogene Hiatt
A pre nuptial shower was held Tuesday at the Frank V Hiatt home for Imogene Hiatt ahead of her January 8 wedding to Boyd Runnells. Guests shared recipes and played traveling bingo with prizes. Imogene displayed gifts while hostess refreshments were served. Many attendees and gift givers are listed, with several unable to attend sending gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V. Hiatt
Imogene Hiatt
Boyd Runnells
Honorea
Homer Utterback
N. R. Ward
Howard Carson
Fred Hammond
Robert Grubbs
J. Po
Homer. Atterback
Lester Sawyer
Mable Coulson
Zell Callen
Bertha Coulson
Mra
Charles Coffin
Earl Rabuck
Raymond,Ashby
Main
George Firkins
Robert Grubba
Eve Runnells
Earl Tuttle
Carrie Tisue
Glen Stephenson
Harry DuVall
Bill Callen
Fred Tillmont
Bert Turner
Carl Black
Harold Hudgens
Fred Hiatt
Herschel Johnson
Ralph Piannebecker
Albert Veach
Dean Hoffman
Clarence Stauber
D. E, Bishop
Charles Johnson
Lawrence Roland
Margaret Johnson
George Winsler
Fanchen Winsler
Anna. Callen
Misa. Vepa
Matherly
Wayne Foster
Maxyne Matherly
Frank Rogers
Overnight Guests At Rabuck And E G Hawk
Rev Lee Huebert and Mary Lou Warner staff advisors and Clair Marvel George Harris students all of York college York Neb attended a conference of representatives and students of Evangelical and United Brethren colleges over the United States at Otterbein college Westerville Ohio Dec 24 and 29 were overnight guests Friday at the Rev Earl Rabuck and E G Hawk homes Barry Joe Huebert who visited his grandparents this week returned home with his father.
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Lee Huebert
Mary Lou Warner
Clair Marvel
George Harris
York College
York
Nebr
Evangelical
United Brethren
United States
Otterbein College
Westerville
Ohio
Earl Rabuck
E. G. Hawk
Barry Joe Huebert
George Irelan Informed of Brother Marion Irelan’s Death
George Irelan received word of the death of his brother Marion Irelan 81 who died at Ottumwa after a lengthy illness. He was brother-in-law to Mrs. W N Miller Sam Hudgens and Joe Schoech. The funeral was held Wednesday at Drakesville and he could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Irelan
Marion Irelan
Ottumwa
W. N. Miller
Sam Hudgens
Joe Schoech
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
The Evangelical United Brethren Church offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship at 10:50 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Preaching uses the Bible verse about the word church. Youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:80 p.m. Pastor Harold Babuck invites all to worship.
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Evangelical United
Brethven Church
Bar
Babuck
Harold Masom
Bunday
Suesday School
Church of Christ Morainya Evening of Fun Event
The Morayya church schedules Bible study on the Life of Christ led by Gene McCrory. A Thursday evening gathering on January 5 at 6 30 features perfect attendance 1949 notes and invites attendees for fellowship and Bible study.
Church of Christ Iconium Service Schedule
Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Lord's supper at 11:00 a.m. Singing and preaching of God's word according to Acts 20 7.
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Church OF Christ Iconium
Bible School
God
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service and Schedule
Grace Methodist Church Moravia holds 11:00 morning service with sermon The Art of Reaching. 10:00 Sunday School. Fellowship night follows with a 6:30 cooperative dinner in the church basement. Also Wesley Methodist Church Waunelta McConnell minister offers 9:45 morning service and 10:30 Sunday School with topic The Art of Rei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Waunelta ‘McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Art of Rei
Sultfay” Faches
Parkview Methodist Weather Note on Sunday Services
The Parkview Methodist notice invites members to keep New Year resolutions by attending Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and public worship at 9:45 a.m. The sermon topic is A Night Interview with Jesus, reflecting a hopeful forecast for next Sunday’s break.
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Parkview
Diane
Nottte
Jesus
Moravia Iconium Highway Divides Sunday Attendance
A fragmented note muses that the Moravia to Iconium road acts like a Mason Dixon line for church turnout. It notes Sunday school and worship attendance north of the road, and mentions a sermon titled Face to Pace with Jesus Christ.
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Moravia
Iconium
Mason and Dixon Line
Jesus Christ
Church Service Schedule For Nazarene Church
Church of the Nazarene schedule lists 10:00 Sunday School with Mrs F A Hahn as superintendent 11:00 Morning Worship 2:00 p.m NY P S and Juniors meet 7:30 Evening church service and 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Pabst Matrons Plan Luncheon With Dinner Watch Party
Mrs Loyd Carter entertained the Past Matrons club at her Dusaday home in social evening. Plans were made for a luncheon to honor the new Worthy Matron with instruction and a cooperative dinner and watch party at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Worthy. Prizes were won by Mrs Pearl Broshar Carl Black and Cecil Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Carter
Dusaday
Berttions
Cay Black
Pearl Broshar
Carl Black
Cecil Coulson
Hoateas
Jeprise Party Honors Yvonne Gardner
Mrs. Wm. Gardner entertained the fourth grade girls with a surprise party for Yvonne Gardner on her 10th birthday. Indoor games with prizes followed by angel food cake fruit salad candy and nuts as refreshments were served.
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Wm. Gardner
Yvonne Gardner
Card of Thanks for hospital care and gifts
A patient thanks friends neighbors and relatives for their thoughtfulness during illness. Special gratitude to those who helped when needed and those who sent greetings and gifts, an expression of appreciation that will be remembered.
Taylor Aid Cooperative Dinner Meeting Announcement
The Taylor Aid will hold a cooperative dinner at noon with Mrs Bert Meadows. Aimed at community support, the gathering invites members to participate in the event and discuss cooperative aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Bert Meadows
Thank you for kindness during Harley illness
The family of Harley Woodward thanks everyone for the many kind deeds and food offered during his illness. They greatly appreciate the support from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley
Harley Woodward
Thank You Note From WES. RENA BREESE
A note to friends and neighbors expresses gratitude for their offerings including a speking basket and homemade candy, stating the gifts were greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Rena Breese
Moravia Booster Club Sets January Meeting for Jan 12
The Moravia Booster Club will hold its January meeting on Thursday evening January 12 due to a basketball game schedule. Guest night is observed with many invited guests including teachers from the school. Kenneth Condra, entertainment chairman, promises engaging entertainment after a 6:96 dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Booster Club
Kenneth Condra
W A Johnson Dies At Waterloo Sunday
Mrs. W. A. Johnson 82 former Moravia resident died Sunday night at her daughter Mrs Clarence Gropper in Waterloo where she had been living after a stroke. Survived by daughter and two sons Fred Honolulu Hawaii Joe Centerville two grandsons. Body brought to Turner funeral home Tuesday afternoon with services Wednesday at 1:50 led by Rev Waunelta McConnell burial in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Johnson
Moravia
Clarence Gropper
Waterloo
Fred
Honolulu
Hawaii
Joe
Centerville
Turner Funeral Home
Waunelta McConnell
Marshall Coffin
Edd Hiatt
Kansas City
Rota Hiatt
Hiattsville
Pearl Hiatt
Appanoose County
J. L
Phoebe Hiatt
Missouri
Swaim
Denny
Albert Witherby
St. Joseph Hospital
Bruce Gardner
O. D. DuVall
West Chester
Anna Smith
Harold Hodgsin
Alaska
Albia
Gail Hinton
Cyrus Hall
Adda Long
Indianola
Harold Witherby
Joan and Kent
Betty Knop
Steelville
Clell McDane
Dee Easter
Othar Taylor
Buell Taylor
Taylor
Jean
Jay
Dick Johnson
Marybeth
John Johnson
Harold Taylor
Melrose
Skip Broshar
Jo Ellen Broshar
Des Moines
Trenton Gladfelder
Omaha
Nebr
Bud McDanel
Derril
Delbert Brung
Jennie Kinnamon
Marion Keeton
Louilia
W. V. Murdy Bone
Gwendolyn
Donna Underwood
Raymond Mason
Ottumwa
Delbert Bruns
Parsons
Kans
Bud McDonell
Gilbert Herman
Sandra
Richard Morrison
Bereavement thanks for friends and kindness shown
We express heartfelt gratitude to numerous friends for acts of kindness totaling 30 gracious gestures during our recent bereavement. Your support brought comfort and strength in a difficult time.
Kensington Club Hosts Husbands Dinner Event
Husbands entertained at a 6:30 dinner for city guests of the Kensington Club. W. C. S. served in the Methodist church parlors with Mrs. Garnet McDonough in charge. Afterward, guests moved to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Turner’s home for rook, while Mrs. Dess White and Gus Buse led in scoring. Jury: Carl Black, Wm. Gardner, J. F. Chambers.
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Carl Black
Wm. Gardner
Hiatt Hosts Rook Party With Prizes For High and Low Scores
Mr Yess Hiatt entertained at a rook party with three tables on Friday evening. Prizes were awarded to high scorers Mrs Mary Johnson and Guy Argo and to low scorers Mrs Flora Jones and John Johnson. Refreshments served at the close of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yess Hiatt
Mary Johnson
Guy Argo
Flora Jones
John Johnson
Endeavor Group Hosts New Year Party at Church
The Christian Endeavor intermediate group of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a New Year’s Eve gathering at the church parlors with 15 attendees. Miss Carol Broshar directed games, a cooperative lunch was served, and Mrs. Earl Rabuck led a devotional period before ringing in the New Year. Rev and Mrs Earl Rabuck and Miss Mabel Coulson sponsored the event.
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Christian Endeavor Intermediate Group
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carol Broshar
Earl Rabuck
Mabel Coulson
Christmas Dinner Guests At Robert Jennings Home
Christmas Day at the Robert Jennings home brought together Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sytama and family of Ft. Dodge, Mrs. Arthur Lewis and family of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown and son of Ottumwa, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Weelden, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sytsma, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jennings and family of Centerville, Henry Sytsma of Jerome, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo of Iconium, and the hostess family Charles Jennings.
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Robert Jennings
Andrew Sytama
Ft. Dodge
Arthur Lewis
Des Moines
A. L. Brown
Ottumwa
Henry van Weelden
Herman Sytsma
Lloyd Johnson
Albia
Harry Jennings
Centerville
Henry Sytsma
Jerome
Roscoe Argo
Stork Welcomes Eight Pound One Ounce Baby Terry Wayse
Flight TM M announces the birth of Terry Wayse on December 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Keangth F. Johnson of Torrington Wyoming son weighs eight pounds one ounce Mrs. Johnson is Betty Rasmussen from Bibia and Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Johnson of Albigg formerly Moyevia are the infant's grandparents
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Keangth F. Johnson
Torrington
Wyo
Terry Wayse
Johnson
Betty Rasmussen
Bibia
Freeman Johnson
Albigg
Moyevia
Mysterious Object Makes a Local Appearance
Mrs. Marshall Coffin 84, former Moravia resident, died in Kansas City after illness. funeral Wednesday at Swaim home with Rev. Waunelta McConnell and burial at Denny cemetery in Hiattsville. Moravia reports an earlier mystery meteor sparked wide local chatter with skywatchers noting a narrow white streak overhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Union
Ottumwa
Local social notes from Centerville and Albia
Mrs Albert Witherby is recuperating at home after a 54 week hospital stay in Centerville. Numerous visits and gatherings mark the week with dinner parties, New Year celebrations, and social calls in Albia Utica and nearby towns.
Five Hundred Books Donated to Moravia Library
Mrs Giltner donates five hundred books from the late W E Giltner library to Moravia Public Library. Local members sort and shelve with Librarian Mrs Harry McCrory assisting. board meeting next Saturday aims to finalize disposition and open the collection to readers. donations of good magazines welcome, comic books rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Giltner
Albis
Moravia Public Library
Giltner
Lbrary
Lbrarian
Harry McCrory
Moravia
Unionville Measles Close Schools and Relocation Notes
Unionville schools remain closed after the holidays due to a measles epidemic. Families relocate nearby farms and homes, including the Heckman move from J. C. Price farm to the C. W. Howell farm. Other items note Christmas visits, a grocery stock purchase, and local moves within town and surrounding farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heckman
J. C. Price
Unionville
C. W. Howell
Centerville
Joe Wilson
Price Farm
Joyce Watts
Fairer Watts
Chicago
John Hartington
Art Batterson
Batterson
Bob Miller
Eugene
Ore
C. C. Miller
Earl Brooke
Joan
Here
Verdeane Selix
Vincent Jobe
Waverly
Hollis Jobe
Pamphlet on Tax Savings for businessmen gains release
A government pamphlet titled Your Federal Income Tax offers detailed deductions and tax guidance for businessmen. Available for 26 cents from the Regional Office, U S Department of Commerce in Chicago, not sold by IRS field offices. Includes sections on service members, veterans, and farmers tax issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Commerce
South
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Bureau of Internal Revenue
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P.K. Horner
Coulgon
Argo
de Hawk
4 Wolf
Woyd Rose
Stewart Don
Ewe
Garden Club
Williams
Joann and
Kent
Witherby
Mrs
Harold_ Witherby
Art Fox
Howard Underwood
Libertyville
Richard Asserizon
Gardner
Progressive Club
Atrabuck and
Brother
Tconium Methodist
Pabst Matrons Club
Double Eight Club
Jeprise
O. B
Marie Evans, W
Effie Gollaber, Spoy
Booster Club
Kensington Club
Hiatt
Endeavor Group
Stork
Giltner Library
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