Moravia Legion Defeats Cincy in Overtime 44 to 38
Moravia high school hosted Cincinnati in a hard fought Monday night game that required overtime. Spencer scored 19 points to lead Moravia, with Forbes limiting Cincinnati to eight. Roy Tubaugh entered as a relief sub during overtime as Moravia improved to 44 to 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion
Cincinnati
Moravia High School
John Lawa
Legionnaires
Cincy
Spencer
Ceach Forbes
Legion Five
Roy Tubaugh
Jack Spencer
Ray Forbes
Max McDonoull
Larry Brooks
Bill Lnse
Oyster Supper at Guy Argo Home Surprises Guests
An oyster supper held at the Guy Argo home on New Year’s Eve drew guests including Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough Ralph and Mrs Ralph Davis and Linds Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencer Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free Dale and Elaine Oak The high score went to Mrs Harold Hawk and the low score to Ralph Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Argo
Harold Hawk
Jack McDonough
Ralph
Ralph Davis
Linds
Ralph Spencer
Kenneth Free
Dale
Elaine Oak
Nazarene Missionary Society Holds Monthly Meeting
The W F M S of the Church of the Nazarene met last Wednesday with Mrs Carson Jordan for their monthly gathering. Mrs Henry Horn read scripture and Mrs For rest Main presented an article from The Other Sheep. Mrs Bill Woodward led the lesson from We Can If We Wilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F.M.S
Church of the Nazarene
Carson Jordan
Henry Horn
Forrest Main
Bill Woodward
Public Sale Dates Advertised by Local Auction
Next Saturday January 17 Harry McCrory offers household goods from Rose Winsler stored at the residence recently purchased by McCrory. Sale begins at one o'clock with U S Mangle as auctioneer. The Union offers sale bill printing and advertising to reach broad territory for a successful sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCrory
Rose Winsler
Engaged to Thomas Taft of Belmond
A correction notes that a Union newspaper photo last week identified the bride as Helen Taylor. The caption should have read Mary Taylor in connection with the engagement to Thomas Taft of Belmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taft
Belmond
Helen Taylor
Mary Taylor
New Bowling League Schedule Starts Soon At East End
New bowling leagues will start a new schedule at East End Bowling Alleys on Jan 19 with teams warming up early. First week features matchups including High School vs Corner Cafe and Albia Outlaws vs Spencer Grocery. Weekly 250+ bowlers earn $1, with unclaimed prize money rolling to next week. Also notes Women’s Society of World Service met at Mrs. Zell Callen’s home discussing service themes and Evangelism talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Harry Rueschau
Bill Luse
Momchers
High School
Corner Cafe
Albia Outlaws
Spencer Grocery
Gardner Hatchery
Town Trust & Savings Bank
Easter Bros. Coal “O
W.S
Women’s Society of World Service
Zell Callen
Charles Coffin
Leo Hoffman
QO. Main
Earl Rabuck
Fred Hammond
Rabuck
Coffin
E. F. Oehler
Callen
Farm Bureau Moves Into New Monroe Offices
The Monroe county Farm Bureau will occupy the Firestone building on the square east side, leasing the second floor from Oehler Bros. for offices and a large meeting room. The Twentieth Century club met with Mrs. Harry Glick, conducted a Favorite Recipes roll call, then did handwork and visiting. guest Mrs. J. E. Iverson of Stanhope attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Firestone
Beb
Farm Organization
Oehler Bros
Monroe County News
Twentieth Century Club
Harry Glick
J. E. Iverson of
Stanhope
Radio Opportunity Show Heads to Moravia Talent Night
Moravia High School hosts the Radio Opportunity show January 21 and 22 with emcee Happy Bell of WHO and guest Shorty Hogan. Winners perform on WHO Radio Opportunity show Saturday and may join Happy’s 10 pm broadcast. all expenses to Des Moines. Entry clipped on page 4. proceeds go to the High School Activity Fund. admission 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Happy al’ Bell
WHO
Moravia High School
Jym
Shorty Hogan
Happy
Des Moines
J. Hick- Wan
Schuels
Tow
Wemcludhiys
Urbana Commandeurs 4-H Club Holds Meeting
The Urbana Commandeurs 4 H Club held a meeting on February 4. Members and officers discussed upcoming展示s and club activities. Lloyd Crawley Jones served as host, with Tevin Pater noted as a participant or speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Commandues
Lloyd Crawley
Jeruery
Tevin Pater
Don Lockman Weds Harriet Halsinger in Florida nuptials
Miss Harriett Louise Halsinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Halsinger Covington Ohio became the bride of Donald John Lockman of Moravia. The ceremony was at the First Methodist church parsonage in West Palm Beach Florida at 9 30 p m December 20 1947. The Rev John C Glenn performed the double ring rite with attendants Miss Betty Jackson and Max Lockman. The couple reside at 409 N Dixie Highway West Palm Beach where both are employed. Both families and the Covington Moravia communities extend best wishes for a happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Louise Halsinger
Vernon Halsinger
Covington
Ohio
Donald John Lockman
Moravia
First Methodist Church
West Palm Beach
Fla
John C. Glenn
Betty Jackson
Max Lockman
Covington High School
Moravia High School
U. S. Coast Guard
South Pacific
Florida
Dixie Highway
Sunshine Ladies Meet at McDanel Home
The Sunshine ladies gathered at Celia McDanel’s home on Wednesday January 7. Attendees included Lyndon and Celia McDanel, Bert and Loyd McDanel, Kenneth Gladfelder family, Darlene Edna Mildred Louise Tisue and others. Lelah Tisue guessed the mystery box. Gifts went to Rissie Darlene Edna Mildred Louise. Quilting, games, and socializing filled the day. next meeting set with Leah Tisue on February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Ladies
Louise
Celia McDanel
Bert McKern
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy
Robert
Charles
Mamie Tisue
Leah Tisue
Loyd McDanel
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Edna Johnson
Lelah Harrison
Lyndon McDanel
Lelah Tisve
Rissie
Edna
Mildred
Mamie
Miss Boblenz Accepts Civil Service Post on Guam
Miss Madge Boblenz has accepted a Civil Service position on the island of Guam and will sail soon to take up her new duties. She has just returned to Ft. Eustis Virginia after four weeks visiting her parents in Ottumwa and her brother H. T. Boblenz and family near Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Boblenz
Ft. Eustis
Ottumwa
H. T. Boblenz
Moravia
Miss Boblenz
Guam
Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed in Elmer Mo
Mr and Mrs John Dille and daughter Joan attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs Dilles parents Mr and Mrs John Allen at their Elmer Missouri home on Sunday in a family gathering honoring fifty years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dille
Joan
Mrs. Dille
John Allen
Elmer, Mo
Nazarene Church Plans Youth Week Programs and Music
The Nazarene Church announces Youth Week from January 25 to February 1 with daily programs and special music. Different speakers appear each evening and the public is invited to attend this observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Church of the Nazarine
Birthday Oyster Supper For Main and Swain Kin
Mrs. A C Main hosted an oyster supper Friday in honor of the birthday anniversaries of Mr. Main and her brother Frank Swain. Also present were Mrs. Cora Main and Mrs. Swaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Main
Mr. Main
Frank Swain
Cora Main
Swaim
Centerville High Auditorium Hosts Winters Concert
Mrs. A. O. Main and Mary Rose attended with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tuttle and Mrs. George Winsler as Centerville residents filled the high school auditorium for a Monday evening concert by baritone Lawrence Winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Main
Mary Rose
Karl Tuttle
George Winsler
Lawrence Winters
Centerville High School
Assembly program invites public to lecture on Philippine Islands
I J Hickman superintendent of schools invites the public to a Friday 1 30 assembly showing an illustrated lecture on living conditions in the Philippine Islands The program is not a war picture and features schools and people of the islands There is no admission charge and all are welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Hickman
Philippine Islands
Islands
Church of the Nazarene Sunday services and Bible study
The Church of the Nazarene holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by M. H. Johnson, with Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening services follow at 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Thursday for prayer and Bible study. A quiz asks where the Old Testament says we receive time from the stars, discussed as a scientific act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Fane
M. H. Johnson
N.Y
Gues
Church of Christ announces Bible reading plan and Hebrew sermons
The Church of Christ presents Sunday School at 10 a.m. with H. B. Lewis as superintendent and worship at 11 a.m. A week long Bible reading program will have the sermon text drawn from Hebrew. Evening worship follows at 7:30 p.m. with a sermon from Hebrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
H. B. Lewis
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Update
Earl Rabuck, pastor, announces Sunday School at 2 a m and Worship at 10:50 p m with Jarokd Mason. Evening services at 6:30 p m and 7:30 p m include music, preaching, and youth fellowship. Prayer meeting 7:30 p m Wednesday. This Friday evening church night, bring pie and sandwiches. Guild girls meet Monday evening with Phyllis Rabuck. We invite you to come and worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Jarokd Mason
Guild Girls
Phyllis Rabuck
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule
Grace Methodist Church Moravia invites with Pastor Jons John C. Davis. Sunday School at 10:00. Preaching at 11:00. Trumpet solo by Bill Harris and vocal duet by Joyce Hiatt and Delores Bisby. M. Y. F. Group at 6:00 with Mrs. Karl Tuttle as Counselor. Wesley Chapel Preaching at 9:30 followed by Sunday school at the close of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Jons
John C. Davis
Delmar Dowd
Bill Harris
Joyce Hiatt
Delores Bisby
Karl Tuttle
Wesley Chapel
Kensington Club Luncheon At Charter Member Home
Kensington club members enjoyed a luncheon at charter member Eunice Haldon's home. Ten members and two guests, Clara Hiatt and Jane Fox, attended. Dessert featured date-nut cake with whipped cream. Current events filled roll. program chair Pearl Black absent. Letters from former members read. Jepsen to receive city thanks and a year's subscription to Moravia Union. W.S.C.S. meets January 21 at Garnet McDonough's home. Gladzie Pennington secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Eunice Haldon
Rose
Ecru
Clara Hiatt
Small Jane Fox
Pearl Black
Ora Selby
Upland
California
Jennie Johnson
Phoenix
Arizona
Gertrude Jepsen
Seattle
Washington
Ethel Gardner
Richland
Jepsen
Moravia Union
Hold Services For Hal Carter Hall
Hal Carter of Des Moines died at the Veterans Hospital at 1 10 a m Jan 7 1948 aged 53 years eight months and nine days. He served in World War I earning the Purple Heart and later studied civil engineering at Ames graduating 1924. Survived by wife Flossie, son Russell, daughter Mrs Marceline Turner, four grandchildren, stepmother Mrs Stella Carter and several brothers. Funeral Jan 9 at Lily Funeral Home with military honors and burial at Highland Park Memory Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Centerville
Camp Dodge
Flossie Hiatt
Hal
Town State College
Ames
State Highway Commission
Veterans’ Hospital
Russell
Marceline Turner
Kathy
Hal Russell
David
Dennis
Stella Carter
Rollie L
Moulton
Cecil
Mobile
Alabama
Carter
United States of America
Old Rugged Cross
Moravia
Loyd Carter
James Herren
Kay
Emory Hiatt
George Turner
Marybeth
Jimmie
Lee Hiatt
Russell Hiatt
Rollie Carter
Large attendance at church night supper at Methodist Church
A large gathering filled the Methodist church for the night cooperative supper last Wednesday. The Youths Fellowship led by Mrs. Karl Tuttle organized the program with special music by George Tracy at the piano and Richard Smith directing games. Mrs. Lee Hiatt ran the dining room and Mrs. Anna Easter supervised the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Youths Fellowship
Karl Tuttle
George Tracy
Richard Smith
Lee Hiatt
Anna Easter
Robison Funeral Held for Son in Kansas City
John Robison attended the funeral of his son Colbert Robison in Kansas City Tuesday after his illness and death. The service was held Wednesday and he returned home that evening. Harald Hecktmiah accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robison
Kansas City
Colbert Robison
Hehd
Harald Heck- Miah
Rebekahs to Install Officers Joint Meeting Planned
At the Rebekah meeting plans were made for a joint installation of new officers of the 1.0.0.F. and Rebekahs on January 19 at the hall with the installing team of Moulton in charge. Each Rebekah member is asked to bring one dozen sandwiches. The meeting is open to the families of both the LO0F and Rebekah members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Rebekahs
Moulton
Boosters Held Oyster Supper Boosters Held Oyster Supper
Eighteen Mora via Rooster Club members attended an oyster supper and business meeting at the Legion Home on Friday evening delayed from Jan 1 due to bad weather. Don Wolf opened the meeting as new president. reports came from light, highway and Scout committees. Committees named: Membership Condra Pfannebecker Bisby. Program Elson Fox Turner. Finance Broshar Black Witherby. February meeting Brooks Broshar Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rooster Club
Legion
American Legion
Don Wolf
Light
Kenneth Condra
Ralph Pfannebecker
L. Fbisby
M. H. Elson
Art Fox
Bert Turner
Paul Broshar
Carl Black
Al_bert Witherby
Larry Brooks
Charles Broshar
47 48 Basketball Schedule and Birthday Party
The article lists a 1947-48 basketball schedule with dates for county tournaments and sectional and district play, noting venues at Altertan Blakesburg and Melrose. It also reports Mary DuValle celebrating her sixth birthday with friends, cake, ice cream, and gifts at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altertan
Louisla
Blakesburg
Allertan
Melrose
Accident Breaks Finger in Truck Endgate Collapse
Richard Tubaugh suffered a painful accident Wednesday morning when an endgate on his truck fell on his right hand, fracturing a finger. He previously lost two fingers on the same hand. The broken finger was placed in a cast.
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Richard Tubaugh
Moravia Eight Churches Rally At Nazarene Church
A Moravia Moravia zone rally will unite eight churches of the Chariton zone at the Moravia Church of the Nazarene on January 71 with services at 2 30 and 7 30 pm Rev Remiss Rehfeldt superintendent of Des Moines will attend and a preacher s quartet will provide special music
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Moravia
Busy Maidens 4 H Club Holds January Meeting
The Busy Maidens 4 H club met at Helen Taylor's home on Monday night January 12 with white members and three visitors. Mrs Frank Wilson spoke on the county 4 H clubs buying a camera and projector for demonstrations. Wanda Robb received a sewing box project. Girls made sewing boxes from cigar boxes and scraps. Ice cream strawberries cupcakes and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Taylor
Frank Wilson
Wanda Robb
Taylor
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Hiatt At Family Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Day hosted a Tuesday evening family dinner honoring the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Lee Hiatt. Guests included Lee Hiatt and daughter Manilyi, plus Meaty and Cherles Plutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Day
Lee Hiatt
Lee Miatt
Manilyi
Meaty
Cherles Plutt
Notice Vie Alierivan Lewion Auxiliary Meeting
The Vie Alierivan Lewion Auxiliary holds its reputas meeting at Grave Veach home Tuesday eyeing January 70 at Tsu. Initiation of several new members planned. all members are asked to bring generous supplies for carpet rags. Jayiee Vyavi, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotice Vie Alierivan Lewion
Grave Veach
Tsu
Jayiee Vyavi
Rev David Davis Improving After Illness
Revered J C Davis is reported improving after illness and will likely resume duties soon. Local church members express relief as services are planned for Sunday.
In Appreciation for Ube and Terete Sunday Thanks
A note of gratitude honors Ber J.C. Davis and others who helped on Sunday morning. The message acknowledges kindness and thoughtful support from the ume people and expresses appreciation for their contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vowich
Dr George F Browning To Speak At Centerville
Dr George F Browning head of Iowa Soil Conservation Research will present an illustrated talk at Centerville Community Center on Tuesday January 20 at 7 30 p m. The earlier meeting discussed forming a Southern Iowa Soils Association to improve Edina soil in Appanoose County with farmers from most townships in attendance. Coffee and doughnuts will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Wilson
Appanoose
Edina
George F. Browning
Iowa Soil Conservation Research Program
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Browning
Appanoose County
Centerville
Dr. Browning
Art Streepy
Carl Evans
Gene Dudley
Pleasant Township
George Scott
Virgil Dooley
Douglas
Leslie Lemley
Independence Township
Ralph Turner
Taylor Township
Todd Miller
Walter Harper
Union Township
Frederick Koehler
Ora Powell
Udell
Merle Jones
Johns Township
Pete Sidles
Lincoln Township
Ray Hoover
Jess Hoover
Cliff Foster
Bellair
Harley Wingant
Vermillion
Murdy
Sharon Township
Dwight Powell
Washington Township
Earl Exline
Caldwell Township
Wells
Pranklin
Chariton
Walnut
Carol Robinson Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Mrs Bill Robinson entertained eight guests last Wednesday for Cure Marie Robinsons sixth birthday with indoor games and refreshments. The decorated cake was cut and gifts given with Mrs Clell Blumer aiding. Attendees included Nancy Turner Karen Pfannebecker Mary DuVall Jane Ann Fox Ann Paxston Patsy Blumer Terry Martin and Billy Robinson. Sharon Argo sent a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary DuValle
Mary
Warren DuVall
Max McDonough
Patty Blumer
Jane Ann Fox
Carolyn Pfannéhecker
Ann Paxston
Carol Marie Robinson
Sharon Argo
Nancy Turner
Bill Robinson
Cure Marie
Clell Blumer
Mrs. Robinson
Karen Pfannebecker
Mary DuVall
Patsy Blumer
Terry Martin
Billy Robinson
Carol
Hostess for EVIL C club tea meeting
Mrs Curtis Burton hosted Thursday afternoon for EVIL C club members. An engaging roll call titled Current Events was answered. Mrs Frank Lathen led the entertainment and Mrs Harry DuVall guessed the mystery box. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Burton
Evil C. Club
Frank Lathen
Harry DuVall
Burton
Donna Wailes Returns to Moravia Public School
Donna Wailes plans to attend Moravia Public School with Mrs Flora Jones. The two are returning after several months with her parents in Salt Lake City Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Donna
Flora Jones
Salt Lake City
Utah
Flight OF The Stork
Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward announce the birth of a son Larry on a Tuesday in January at Millwith hospital Albis. Mr and Mrs duck McDunuugi celebrate a son Ted Bower born on a Saturday in January at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Mr and Mrs Henry Goemaat announce a daughter Slusley Jeet born January 3, 194 Methodist hospital Des M. Guemaat and Mr and Mrs Vin of Bietasla are noted as parents in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Larry
Tuesaday
Millwith Hospital
Albis
Mes
Duck McDunuugi
Ted Bower
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Henry Goemaat
Slusley Jeet
Methodist
Hozpitsl In
Des M Guemaat
Russell Dasis
Hartfern
Ehand Cter
Mir
Vin
Bietasla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brooks
Gene
Tisuc
McDonough
Luse
Hannam
Shehan
Shrader
Casebolt
Navin
Wannem
Nazarene Missionary Society
al" Bell
Shorty Hugan
Erbana Commandues
Don Lockman
Harriet Halsinger
McDanel Home
Garnet McDonough
Gladzie Pennington
Hal Carter
Atvends
Velteeville
Wabeab
Cyinuer
Jiatichion
Boosters
Mrs. Hiatt
Davis
J. C. Davis
Apeite
Carol Robinson
E.T.C. Club
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