Moravia club notes and memories from Moravia era
Clippings recount early ETC club meeting at Mrs Eva Firking home with officers Fern Lovell secretary Jurilda Jones treasurer Glad sy Pennington and a focus on gossip about babies meals and fashion. A reader quote mocks radio music and recalls Moravia figures Cyril Spangler Melvin Goeldner U G Smiths and local shop. March dates range 1923 1929 with aging anecdotes and local memory.
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ETC Club
Eva Firking
Fern Lovell
Jurilda Jones
Gladsy Pennington
Swenson Dinner Guests as Selbys Plan Los Angeles Trip
Mr and Mrs Russell Swenson of Ottumwa were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Selby who plan to leave Thursday morning for a visit with their daughters in Los Angeles California Mr and Mrs M K Blackman whose home was recently destroyed by fire will occupy the Selby residence in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Russell Swenson
Ottumwa
Frank Selby
W. E. Handy
Misa Oneita Selby
Los Angeles
Calif
M. K. Blackman
Selby
Lyman Main III Confined With Heart Leakage
Lyman Mein is confined to his bed this week suffering from a leakage of the heart. He was taken ill early Tuesday and reported some what worse Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Main III
Lyman Mein
Mr. Main
Mrs. F. A. Tarr Dies In Arizona Funeral Sunday
Mrs. Fred Tarr dies in Phoenix at 62 after ill health since last August. Funeral Sunday at Iconium Methodist Church with Rev. Clifford Ott and Rev. W. R. Keesey officiating. Born Jan 1 1879 in Iconium, she was lifelong resident and organizer of Class No. 7, teaching until death. A large crowd attended, with music by a male quartet and Grace Argo. Relatives traveled from Duluth Minnesota. Bonestedt South Dakota. Marshalltown. Bussey. Green City. Toledo. Moline Illinois. Mt. Ayr. Nevada. Buckeye Arizona. Salinas California among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tarr
Phoenix
Ariz
Clifford Ott
W. R Keesey
Albia
Eureka
Kans
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Iconium Methodist Sunday School
Iconim Church
Lowell Turner
Vern Turner
Lloyd Clark
Wayne Thompson
Grace Argo
S. W. Tarr
Duluth
Minn
Ed Tarr
Lew Tarr
Bonesteal
A. C. Vosburgh
Marshalltown
Lloyd. Bennett
Bussey
Lois Terry
Ed. Albertson
Green‘ Sity
cMot
Clark-Mc-Creary
Toledo
J. L. Stedwell
Woodburn
Floyd Allem
Moline
Frank Main
Mt. Ayr
Canada
Donald Tarr
Lucy Dodge
Albin
W. P. Davis
Iconium
Davis
Jane Hilton
Edith Vosburgh Tarr Died in Phoenix after a life of service
Edith Vosburgh born near Iconium January 1 1879 died January 8 1941 in Phoenix Arizona. She married F A Tarr December 24 1900. Survived by husband two sons Burton F Tarr and Donald L Tarr and daughter Mildred plus several relatives. Her life centered on family home church and Christian service with four grandchildren and a late infant grandson. Her banner was courage and she invited others to follow the Master. Poem verses accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Vosburgh
H. L. Vosburgh
Iconium
Phoenix
Ariz
F. A. Tarr
Fred Tarr
Mildred
P. G. McLennan
Trenton
Ontario
Rogers, Ark
Mra. L. R. Dockerty
Mitchell
Frederick William Tayr
Freight Engine Breaks Drive Rod Delays Milwaukee Train
An east-bound Milwaukee freight, No. 64, was halted for hours after a driving rod and yoke broke soon after Moravia. The train diverted to Brompton where a shunting engine from Ottumwa assisted, delaying the west-bound passenger, due about 12:30, until 8:40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Moravia
Brompton
Ottumwa
Masonic School Attracts Much Attention Here
The Masonic proficiency school drew wide interest at the local lodge hall over two days led by Emil Ask of Ottumwa and John Ames of Traer. More than 380 Masons from nearby lodges attended, with participants listing names from Center, Bloomfield, Ottumwa, Albia, Eldon, Unionville, Traer, Indianola and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Ask
Ottumwa
John Ames
Traer
Board of Custodians
Grand Lodge of
Iowa
L. A. Osborn
Carl Alexander
R. C. Link
H. H. Hines
Crawffi P Owell
Gale Murphy
She
Work in Fellowcraft Degree at Antiquity Lodge 252
Announcement of Fellowcraft Degree work at Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M on Friday evening January 17 with visiting brothers welcome. Personal verses express farewell as a voyager sails away across the sea to Mystic Isles and the Well Known Shore, with friends left to mourn.
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Fellowcraft
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
O. A. Burton
W. M
Mystic Isles
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude After Bereavement
We thank loyal friends for expressions of kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement. Fred Tarr and Children.
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Fred Tarr
Second Operation for Miss Arnold
Miss Phyllis Arnold underwent a second operation for an abscess that followed an appendectomy weeks earlier. Her condition is listed as critical but hope remains for a speedy recovery. Mrs. Lila R. Tillmont is supplying for her at Maple Grove school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Arnold
Centerville
Lila R. Tillmont
Maple Grove
ETC Club Holds Meeting At Albert Veach Home
The ETC Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Albert Veach’s home for a recipe exchange. Mrs. C T Foglesong won the mystery box and Mrs. Frank Hiatt provided entertainment. Foglesong was welcomed back. all members attended except Mrs. Lester Smith who was homebound after a fall.
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ETC Club
Albert Veach
Roll Call Wa
C.T. Foglesong
Frank Hiatt
Mrs Pabst Hosts Kensington Club Meeting
The Kensington club held its regular business and social meeting Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. H. H. Pabst. Nine members were present, roll call was answered with New Year’s resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
H. H. Pabst
Guy Argos Honored At Shower Saturday
Mrs. Jay Argo and Mrs. Vess Hiatt hosted a post nuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Guy Argo at their Argo home Saturday afternoon. About 32 guests attended with games and gifts. The couple, married December 7, 1940, are in rural school teaching near Oskaloosa. Neighbors serenaded them at the Argo home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Argo
Vess Hiatt
Guy Argo
Argo
Wilda Hiatt
Wess Hiatt
Oskaloosa
Past Matrons Meet Deliberates at Mrs Broshar’s Home
The Past Matrons club held its regular Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. Chester Broshar in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Broshar
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 o clock at the home of Mrs. Jake Day.
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the Legion Auxiliary
Mys
Jake
Methodist Ladies Postpone Dinner by Weather
Bad weather forces the Methodist Ladies Aid to move the January 15 dinner to Wednesday, January 22, delaying plans while officials announce the updated schedule for the event.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Progressive club bridge party hosted by Mrs McDonough
Mrs Ralph McDonough hosted Progressive Club members at a bridge game Friday evening. Mrs Lester Brain won high score and Mrs Van Tracy took second. Delicious refreshments were served after the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McDonough
Bridge
Lester Brain
van Tracy
Two Farmers to Hold Close-Out Sales Near Here
Two farm sales are scheduled for the coming week in this vicinity. Fred Tarr will hold a closing out sale at his farm east of Iconium on Friday at 11 a.m., then move to Bea con New York to live with his son Rev. Burton Tarr. I A Allen plans a sale Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. on his farm a mile south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Fred Tarr
Iconium
Tarr
Beacon
N. Y
Burton Tarr
I. A. Allen
Twelve Moravia Rebekah officers installed in annual ceremony
Twelve officers of Moravia Rebekah Lodge were installed Monday evening under District Deputy President Lula Everman of Centerville. New officers include Nelle Utterback as noble grand Clella Anderson vice grand Lou Emma Palmer secretary Edith Turner treasurer Mildred Bishop RSNG Jennie Johnson LSNG Effie Galla her warden Doris Pennington conductor Ethel Gardner chaplain Gladey Pennington inside guardian George Johnson outside guardian Mildred Bishop pianist. Staff from Centerville aided Everman with refreshments served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Lula Everman
Centerville
Nelle Utterback
Noble Grand
Clella Anderson
Louemma Palmer
Edith Turner
Mildred Bishop
RSNG
Jennie Johnson
LSNG
Effie Galla
Doris Pennington
Ethel Gardner
Gladey
Pennington
Inside Guardian
George Johnson
Outside Guardian
Mildred
Bishop
Everman
Xenia Flint
Mildred Campbell
Eleanor Reisner
Rose Sampson
Effie Strunk
jSel Bone
Edith King
Harold Roby
Burl Bone
Wayne Reisner
Conference Held at United Brethren Church
The first quarterly conference met Monday evening at the United Brethren church with Rev. G. E. MacCannon of Des Moines, the Superintendent, presiding. Mrs. BE. G. Hawk was re‑elected secretary of the conference.
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United Brethren Church
G. E. MacCannon
Des Moines
BE. G. Hawk
Five KTC class members win Bibles for perfect attendance
Mrs. T. J. Zike presented five students Roberta Mais Virginia Zike Dorothy Wilfawn Duane Veach and Anna Callen with white leather bound Bibles as a reward for perfect Sunday School attendance in 1940. The presentation occurred at the close of the Sunday School hour, given by their teacher.
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WIN Bibles
T. J. Zike
KTC
United Brethren Church School
Roberta Mais
Virginia Zike
Dorothy Wilfawn
Duane Veach
Anna Callen
Dusty Kansas letters and family notices in Englewood
The page includes a January 10 1941 letter from Mrs Earl Clark Englewood Kansas mentioning dust storms beautiful days and good water plus a note on moisture and hope for fewer dust storms. It records Alfred Carlson learning of his brother William Carlson's death at Fr Dodge with funeral services held Monday. Also social visits from Warren Rouse to Harry Tisue and Clarence Potts with Bonnie of Lavilia.
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Kansas
Earl Clark
Englewood
Alfred Carlson
William Carlson
Dodge
Carlson
Warren Rouse
Harry Tisue
Clarence Potts
Bonnie
Lavilia
Legion Notice Easi Cowell Post to Host Auxiliary Supper
The Cowell post will entertain the Auxiliary at a 7 30 supper next Monday evening. Sherman Inns, Commander.
Operation and Birth Notes From Local Hospital
Miss Ruby Winsler underwent a major operation Monday morning at St. Joseph's hospital Center ville. At latest reports she is getting along quite well. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Paxston are the parents of a son born Tuesday at their Moravia home. Miss Madge Hough and Mrs. Claudia Jackson, attendants at the state hospital Mt. Pleasant, were overnight guests with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tilmont Tuesday.
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Ruby Winsler
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Kenneth Paxston
Moravia
Madge Hough
Claudia Jackson
State Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Tiilmont
William H Callen dies at 83 in Iconium parish
William Henry Callen born December 4 1857 in Appanoose County near Moravia Iowa died January 7 1941 at his daughter Mrs Earl Woodcock Newton Iowa aged 83. He lived most of his life in Appanoose and Monroe counties with stints in Minnesota and Indiana. Survived by 12 children 26 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral at Iconium Methodist Church conducted by Rev J F Phillips and Rev Ott with burial in Iconium Cemetery.
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William Henry Callen
Anderson
Mary Callen
Appanoose
Moravia
Earl Woodcock
Newton
Monroe
Minnesota
Albia
Mary Derby
Norris
Ethel Richy
Clara Speer
Ray
Rebecca P.albertson
Orville L
South Bend
Ind
Lawrence E
Merle Cline
Chugwater
Wyo
Edith Woodcock
Audrey Woodcock
Wayne
Orrin W
Viola Clark
Vera Moore
Melrose
Gilbert J
Mystic
M. E
Jeonium
C. S
Sherman
Frank M. Callen
Leeton
Mia
Eliza Coulson
Centerville
Mary Stonerook
McCool
Nebr
John
Andrew
Methodist
Iconium
J. F. Phillips
Ott
Mantle Of Ice Covers Moravia For Second Time
Moravia faced a second winter ice storm this week as cold rain froze on impact causing slippery footing damage to trees and threats to electric power and telephone lines. The weather followed Monday afternoon through Tuesday with freezing early Tuesday and a slight warm spell Tuesday afternoon before temperatures fell again. The Moravian Telephone Co reports one line break about a mile from town but no expected further trouble unless winds rise or temps drop further.
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Moravia
von Tracy
Moravian Telephone Co
Icy Step Causes Fall Breaks Mrs Hiatt Ankle
Mrs U S Hiatt suffered a broken ankle Tuesday morning after slipping on an icy porch step south of town. She twisted her foot in the fall, was taken to St. Josephs hospital Centerville for an X-ray, then returned home.
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U. S. Hiatt
Local and Personal Notes From Centerville Area
Local and personal items record visits and illnesses across Centerville and nearby towns. Entries note Mrs. Robert Staley of Centerville visiting Moravia, various family visits to Centerville, Sigourney, and Ottumwa, illnesses and hospital checkups, and a funeral gathering at the Utterback home with relatives from Moulton and Moline.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dan McGrew
George Firkins
George
Lester
Wilbur
Nellie
Louise Smith
Melvin Goeldner
Zentieman
Waukon
Gant
Cyril Y. Spangler
Moravia Union
The
Ball Printing Co
Sinclair Lewis
Main Street
U. G. Smiths
Mr. G
Arizona
Edith V. Tarr
Masonic School
Elvin Stocker
Lawrence Roland
Miss Arnold
Guy Argos
Legion Auxiliary
Rebekah Lodge
Englewood, Kana
Robert Staley
Ralph Davis
Roscoe Day
Theo Miller
Alfred Carls
Aaron Campbell
Unionville
John Temple
John Veach
Mary Kathryn
J. E. Robison
H. E. Watts
J. T
Roscoe
Leila
Mrs. J. P
Joe Hannel
Eldon
Jon Johnson
Karl Pfannebecker
Gus Pfannebecker
Sigourney
J. W .Halden
B. P. Staley
Gaylord Main
Mya
Glen Fowler
Udell
Birdie Main
M. P. Main
Luther Caster
Leonard Palmer
Elaine
Hobbs
New Mexico
N. R. Ward
Margaret
Dorothy Nowels
Dorothy Mae McCrory
Albert Brain
Donald
Annie Brain
Town City
Mrs. Earl Main
Knoxville
Lyman Main
D. &. Bishop
Lee Hiatt
Mr. Bishop
Keith Cameron
Tom Cameron
Cameron
Frank Swaim
Lew Main
U. C. Main
Raymond Swaim
J.T. Day
Stella Albright
Misa Day
Miss Albright
Mr. Day
Frances
Chance Lavely
Ottumwa Hospital
Charley Smith
James Culbertson
Larry
H. N. Utterback
Burdette Utterback
Moulton
Cyril McDanel
Cyril McDanes
Culbertson
Gertrude Utterback
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