Contributions To Fire Dept Listed In 1951 Shares Sale
New shares sold in 1951 list contributors including J. T. Van Dorin Lee Tadlock D. L. Strunk Wilbur J. Miller Floyd E. Wood Harold L. Hawk Mrs. Maude Coltrain Ray Lockman L. Burdette Ward Miley V. Lockman Lloyd Rose Lloyd Brown E 0 Tucker Richard Allen Henry P. Witt B C Wilson Mérneth Daniels 8 H Jones D B Hell yer Robert Scott Roy Rinehart Clell Blumer and others aiding a construction of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. van Dorin
Lee Tadlock
D. L. Strunk
Wilbur J. Miller
Floyd E. Wood
Harold L. Hawk
Roy Rinehart
Clell Blumer
Guild Girls Hold Candle Light Service
The Girls Missionary Guild met Monday evening for their January session led by Margaret Condra. The service featured a 4 candle light act with the theme Christ Calls Youth to Self Denial. Maxine Firkins read scriptures. several members spoke on youth calls and the Evangelical United Brethren program. President Miss Hammond presided. counselors Miss Coulson and Mrs. Hiatt attended.
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Girls Missionary Guild
Margaret Condra
Margaret
Christ
Maxine Firkins
Viola Hammond
Ethel Stevens
Delores Hiatt
Janet Charity
Evangelical United Brethren
Irene Tadlock
Mardeena Hiatt
Miss Hammond
Business Seasion the
Fire Department Donation Acknowledgment List
The community names Freeman Joly Bill Laws Lester Sawyer Boone Cousins Gus Pfannebecker Ernie Kincade Dewey Kincade M H Johnson Merle Smith Forrest MainRoy Underwood Frank Swaim donated paint for the station woodwork. Others donated time and truck use including O C Kaster Forrest Kaster John Veach Paul Bros har Turner Son Gardner Hatchery Bill Laws. If any names were misused please report for correction and addition to the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Joly
Bill Laws
Lester Sawyer
Boone Cousins
Gus Pfannebecker
Ernie Kincade
Dewey Kincade
M. H. Johnson
Merle Smith
Forrest Main
Roy Underwood
Frank Swaim
O. C. Kaster
Forrest Kaster
John Veach
Paul Broshar
Turner & Son
Moravia Girls Edge Mystic In Tight Pulaski Victory
Moravia girls rally to beat Pulaski 41 40 after a back and forth night. Wayne Wolf leads Moravia with 16 points and George Woodward adds 15 as Moravia’s Mohawks top Lady Mohawks in a close cross town affair. Pulaski’s Baughman and Schulla each score 12 for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mystic
Mystic’s
Kennis
Lynn
Mitzi Sawvel
Hiatt
Broshar
Martin
DuVall
Sawvel
McDanel
Jordan
Kelley
Vance O
Mysuc .Sesssee Intereee
Pulaski
Ravia
Pulask
Baughman
Schulla
Downey
Sparks
Blas
Vance
McDanet
Pulsaki
Pulaski Girls
Artery
Helton
Oine
Pulsaki Pornos
Wayne Wolf
Wayne
George Woodward
Mahawied
Pulaski Boys
John
Walter Scott
Dan Scott
Wyoming
Wheatland
Wyo
Bro- Sothers
Walter
Har- Pulaski
Rison
Colorado
Numa
Mystic Lads
Theeahawks
den Easter
Bradwell and
Bates
Mystic Sass
Moravia Wa Et Pee L
Veak Morris J. Veak
Dicks W
Wolf G. Woodward
J. Woodward
D. Kaster al L
Wolf It
Iit Sa
Moravia Post Office Posts Record 1951 Revenue Rise
The Moravia post office increased its 1951 revenue by 2 633 to a record 15 392 48 with the fourth quarter at 4 880, aided by rate hikes and higher mail handling. Local post office remodeling and active service for a town of its size are noted. A social mention lists local residents visiting Ray Chance in Louilla and Ray Lemaster in Thompson.
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Moravia
Don Pettibone
Morravia
United States
Roy Argo
James Nash
Albcia
Harley Tisue
Carl Tisue
Wayne
Ray Chance
Louilla
Ray Lemaster
Thompson
Iowa
Jim Woodward Honored on 18th Birthday
Around 40 Nazarene Sunday school and school friends joined Jim Woodward’s parents to host a surprise 18th birthday party Saturday at the Community hall. The pink and white decorations featured balloons and a large birthday cake, with pink and white nut cups made by his mother. Prayers were offered, games were played, and guests enjoyed cake, sandwiches, ice cream, nuts and mints while Jim received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene
Jim Woodward
Harley Woodward
Jim
Glen Cantrell
Norman Bangert
Marshalltown
Wanda Tomlin
Sharp dies January 18 in San Diego California
Sharp, uncle of Mrs. Zell Callen and longtime Moravia resident, died at a San Diego hospital on Sunday January 13. He was known in the Moravia area for his years of residence and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp
San Diego, California
F. S. Sharp
Zell Callen
Moravia
San Diego
Calif
S Sgt Royce Sanders Weds Aviene Murphy in San Francisco
S Sgt Royce N Sanders married Aviene Murphy daughter of Mrs James Murphy of San Francisco on December 26 at Our Lady chapel Presidio. The bride wore white corded satin with a fitted bodice and full skirt. Best man Phillip Cortesis and sister Judith Murphy attended. A luncheon for 50 followed at Cliff House. Honeymoon to southern California. they will reside at Biloxi Mississippi after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviene Murphy
James L. Murphy
Mr. Murphy
San Francisco
Califto
Royce N. Sanders
Chapel of Our Lady
Presidio
Chester Sanders
Moravia
James P. Wilkins
Judith Murphy
Phillip Cortesis
S/Set
Sanders
Cliff House
California
Central Catholic School
Grand Rapids
Mich
6Th Army
Sgt
Air Corps
Tinker Air Field
Oklahoma City
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi
Miss
Relatives Here For Hamilton Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home north of Moravia on Sunday January 13. A noon family dinner followed by a five hour visit from more than 100 friends and relatives. Guests included Ted Hamilton Aberdeen Bernard Hamilton Barnard Irene Mertz Janice Waukesha and many others from Moravia Albia and vicinity. A skit by the children recounted highlights of the couple's life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hamilton
Moravia
Ted Hamilton
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Bernard Hamilton
Barnard
Irene Mertz
Janice
Waukesha
Wis
Hamiltons
Saake Mertz
Ray Lemaster
Thompson
Ed DeHail
Prairie City
Dick DeHail
Jack
Floyd Cowman
Eddie
Raymond Chance
Louilia
Elmo Blackledge
Kenneth
Virginia
Monroe
LeRoy D. Brown
Shery
Ottumwa
Kermit DeHall
Jay
Albia
Vicinity
Hamilton
Mrs Anna McAllister Dies in Illinois
Mrs. Anna McAllister, 79, died Friday morning from a blood clot in Illinois. Funeral services were held Monday at the Christian church in Waynesville, with her sister Mrs. Raul Lockman attending. Surviving relatives include five daughters and three sons, all residents of Illinois, plus brothers in Kansas, Michigan, and Missouri. Several Blumer family members from Iowa attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul Lockman
Christian Church
Waynesville
Illinois
Anna McAllister
Ilinoisyalloilowing Brothers
Lurena
Paris
Burdette
Kansas
Cora Burton
Applegate
Mich
Bessie DuVall
Wheatland
Wyo
Ben Blumer
Unionville
Will
Jake Blumer
Blakesburg
Fred Blumer
Moulton
Charley Blumer
Brookfield
Ralph Blumer
LeRoy Blumer
Hagan
Ottumwa
Urbana Township F B Meets Tuesday Evening
The Urbana Township Farm Bureau meeting at Enon school house had 26 present. Herb Bettis spoke on insurance and Mrs Marvin Vance led a Farm Bureau quiz and a humorous game asking why members missed last month’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Township
Farm Bureau
Enon
Herb Bettis
Marvin Vance
Monroe Rural Youth elects officers and sponsors named
Deenalee Robinson, a Moravia high school 1951 graduate, was named president of Monroe County Rural Young People. Other officers include Donna Gray, Kenny Huber, Edwin Clark, and John Koffman. Adult sponsors are listed as several local couples. Hilton Hustlerg club leaders demonstrated safe stairs at the Farm Bureau hall with ISU safety specialist N J Wardle assisting. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs C D Ensley on their 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deenalee Robinson
Moravia High School
Monroe County
Deenalee
Albia K-F Motor Co
Donna Gray
Kenny Huber
Edwin Clark
John Koffman
D. W. Cooper
Herbert Bettis
John Fontinel
Lee Rogers
Keith Clark
Carl VanZante
Hilton Hustlerg Club
Farm Bureau Hall
N. J. Wardle
Iowa State College
Monroe 4-H
Des Moines Man Visits Mother After Hospital Stay
T. R. Gardner thanks well wishers for cards and letters received during hospital stay. Herbert Main of Des Moines was an overnight guest of his mother, Mrs. Birdie Main, on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Main
Des Moines
Birdie Main
Ensley Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Downs Home
A Christmas time gathering marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ensley at the Joe W. Downs home. Their children presented gifts. David Ensley and Naomi Dodd were married in 1901. The event honored ten grandchildren and included Paul Green of Big Sandy and friend Dessie Tuttle. Joe W. Downs, now hospitalized nearby, sent a gift of a golden cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe W. Downs
C. D. Ensley
Charles D. Ensley
Naomi E. Dodd
C. R. Norton
Lester Smith
Ensley
Montana
Big Sandy
David
Paul Green
David Ensley
Ruth Downs
Rodney
Helena
Mont
O. D. Ensley
Myron Edmund Ensley
Great Falls
David Dodd Ensley
Charles Norton Ensley
Portland
Oregon
Moravia Cements Bid For State Senate by Local Farmer
C R Sandifer, farm operator northeast of Moravia, announces candidacy for state senator. He and wife operate about 1,800 acres in Urbana Township with five children. Also, Marvin Morris family injured in a highway 60 crash near Centerville. Marvin, Carolyn, and 10 month old Vickie Jean hospitalized. Carolyn’s arm and finger injuries detailed. baby bruised but not believed seriously injured. Marvin reporting back and chest pains with possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Sandifer
Moravia
Sandifer
Marjorie
Moravi High School
Bob
Don
Robert Mhum
Cloquet
Minn
Mr. Sandifer
Nebraska
Monroe County
Albia
Iowa State College
Ames
University of Oklahoma
Urbana Township
Marvin Mortis
Vickie Jean
Highway 60
Dale Church
Centerville
Morris
Marvin
Carolyn
Centerville Hospital
Vickie
Jean
Services Tuesday for Mrs. Oehler
Louise Howry Oehler of Moravia died Sunday at St. Joseph hospital Centerville after a stroke in July. Funeral Tuesday at Evangelical United Brethren Church Moravia with Rev. Evan Stroud. burial in Moravia cemetery. Survived by three sons Donald Ted and Francis Oehler and Jay B. Oehler, three daughters, siblings, eight grandchildren. Active in church work, taught in rural and public schools, and affiliated with multiple local clubs and societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Oetter
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Evangelical United Brethrea
Evan Stroud
Moravia
Howard Smith
E. G. Hawk
Guss. Luse
Gerald Morgan
Amont Main
Lester Brain
Verva McDonough
Forrest Main
Fanchen Winsler
Louise Howry Oehler
John C. and
Anna Howry
Albia
Iowa
Monroe
Ap Panoose
Qld Highland Park College
Des Moines
Appanoose
Oklahoma
Salem U
U. B
Edward F. Oehler
Ted F. Oehler
Fairview
Okla
Preppa Grewell
Anna Adams
Watonga
John V. Howry
Theo C. Howry
Denver
Colo
Lillian Callen
Kate Best
Louise Oehler
U B, Missionary Society
Kensington Club
Eastern ‘Star
Moravia Garden Club
Legion :Auxilary
Verne Harsh Dies in Auto Accident Near Pattensburg
Word reached Ivan Harsh of Mt. Ayr about the sudden death of his brother Verne Harsh age 29 in a Saturday evening car crash near Pattensburg Missouri. The vehicle burned trapping him inside. He is survived by his wife and three young daughters. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Mt. Ayr with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hatsh in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Harsh
Verne Harsh
Mt. Ayr
Pattensburg
Verne
Ivan Hatsh
Union Neighbors Meet With Mrs Verner Howk
The Union Neighbors Club held its first meeting of the year on January 9 with Mrs Verner Hawk as hostess. Fourteen members answered roll call. Mrs Ben Williams was elected township chairman. The group discussed Earth Abides by Geo Stewart and enjoyed refreshments. Members present included Mrs F E Boyer, Mrs Earl Campbell, Mrs Burdette Cox, Rowena, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Neighbors Club
Verner Hawk
Ain Ring
Ben Williams
Newy
Preglind
F. E. Boyer
Earl Campbell
Burdette Cox
Rowena
Kenneth Coltrain
Larry
Betty Foglesong
Kathy
Gene Lathen
Mike
Gaylord Main
D. M. Wilson
Jimmy Martin
Serviceman to report Feb 1 for Korea deployment
Cpl Trenton McDanel, in 25 day delay en route furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Doyle McDanel, will report Feb 1 to Camp Stoneman Calif before shipment to Korea. His brother Wayne, already in Korea, is due back soon and a Jan 4 letter says he is in Japan awaiting final processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton McDanel
Doyle McDanel
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Korea
Wayne
Japan
Flight Of The Stork Birth Announcement for Jeni Sue Caster
A daughter was born January 10 to Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Logan Strunk and Mr and Mrs B C Caster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Caster
Jenifer Sue
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Logan Strunk
B. C. Caster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fire Dept
Bert McKern
Karl Tuttle
John Robison
Ralph Sherquist
Clifford Pfannebecker
Mrs. Hartinger
W. C. Bivin
John VanZan
F. HH. Buckmaster
Clara Irelan
Frank Main
J.L, Doda
John Tadlock
Albert Brain
M. K, Blackman
Ank Wilson
George Firkins Grant Tadlock
Wendell Murdy
G. L, Gollaher
Mrs. Riley Call
Cara VanZante
Wheatland, Wyoming
Royce Sanders
Urbana Township F. B
Monroe Rural Youth
T. R. Gardner
Marvin Morris
State
Senate
Oehler
Sin
UNION
Verner Howk
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