Oldest Residents Celebrate Birthdays in Moravia
Charles Platt aged 93 observed his birthday Tuesday January 16. Moravia’s oldest resident born in Dearborn County Indiana, moved to Moravia as an infant and farmed until 1945. His sister-in-law Ellen Platt, the oldest woman resident, will be 93 February 9. A dinner at the Hiatt home honored them with relatives from Albia and area attending.
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Charles Platt
Mr. Platt
Moravie
Dearborn County
Indiana
Moravia
Tavia
Chariton Township
Lee Hiatt
Hiatt
Chariton Valley Plan Improves Electric Service
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative announces a $90,000 improvement program with Olds Construction Co. of Davenport chosen to build 21 miles of lines in Wayne County and a new substation three and a half miles west and one mile south of Promige City. The project serves a large share of the coop farms, easing demand on Moravia and Numa substations as farm energy use rises. Rev L B Deedrick, BE U B conference evangelist, begins meetings at the E S church in Red Oak Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Valley Electric: Cooperative
Albin
Olds Construction Co
Davenport
Wayne
Promigé
City
Wayne County
Henry Kolling
Moravia
Numa
Kolling
Chariton Valley
L. B. Deedrick
BE. U. B
Saenes
Red Oak
Moravia and Des Moines Families Welcome Newborns
Mrs and Mrs Paul Benes of Des Moines welcome daughter Robin Lee born January 10. Orel Kanter and Anna Kaster are grandparents and great grandmother respectively. David Callen of Packwood and his wife announce daughter Judith Renee born January 5. Paternal grandparents Lloyd Callen Moravia. J R Hoyer and Louise Sawvel announce son Jeffrey Jay born January 11. Manfred Solomon and W A Blumenstock announce son Jeffrey Gordon born January 6. Grandparents and great grandparents named in Moravian heritage families.
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Paul Benes
Des Moines
Robin Lee
Orel Kanter
Anna Kaster
David Callen
Packwood
Iowa
Judith Renee
Lloyd Callen
Moravia
J. R
W. A. Blumenstock
Garberville
Calif
George Firkina
Mattys Zollinger to Speak at SCA Monday
Mattys Zollinger, a Swiss foreign exchange student living in Centerville, is slated to address the SCA meeting Monday evening January 22. The program will include music and a brief business session with refreshments served.
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Mattys Zollinger
SCA
Centerville
Switzerland
Londay
Lobbyists and citizen outreach shape U.S. governance
Kyl argues lobbyists work for organized interests at all government levels while individual citizens must contact officials directly. He notes rising use of information over pressure, and highlights episodes where citizen sentiment altered federal action, hopeful for better government when the people become the largest lobby.
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United States
Lawa
Hiatt Moves to Golden Age Home Centerville
U S Hiatt, age 92, was taken Saturday to the Golden Age nursing home in Centerville for care. He lives alone. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin and Mrs Mary McClurg attended an all day tractor and machinery meeting and show in Des Moines Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Hiatt
Golden Age Nursing Home
Centerville
Hiatt
Sylvan van Dorin
Mary McClurg
Des Moines
Danny
Dale Hoffman
Burdett Cox
Jack
Jack Hoffman
Danita ‘Marie
Andy Andrews
Rowena and
Nyle
Dale Cox
Bryan
DeWayne Robinson
Ed Robinson
Bob Strunk
Dennis Kelly
Claude Paris
Engagement Notice for Carol Ann Main and Kenneth Earl Martin
Mr and Mrs Forrest Main of Moravia Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Ann to Rev Kenneth Earl Martin son of Mr and Mrs John Martin of Barnesville Ohio Miss Main attended Olivet Nazarene College Bourbonnais Illinois for two years and works at the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services office in Champaign Illinois Her fiancé attends Olivet studying theology A June wedding is planned.
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Forrest Main
Moravia
Iowa
Carol Ann
Kenneth Earl Martin
John Martin
Barnesville
Ohio
Miss Main
Olivet Nazarene College
Bourbonnais
Ilinois
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services
Champaign
Illinois
Olivet
Local Happenings in Unionville and Nearby Areas
Local residents share weekend and weekday visits with relatives across Unionville Ames Centerville Reedley and San Angelo. Hospitalizations include Sharon Walter at Centerville and Myra Veach and Mrs Van Dorin in Mora via Garden club. library board meets at the library with Mrs William Woodward elected president.
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Clifford Burger
Unionville
Billy Lockman
Johnnie Romans
Judy Lockman
Raymond Lockman
Zell Callen
Larry Tadlock
Ames
Jennie Pollard
Clearwater
Florida
Sharon Walter
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Loren Walter
East of Town
Centerville National Bank
Wiliam Woodward
Lula R. Tillmont
Myra
John Veach
J. T. van Dorin
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Notice
The ic Churches Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev J A Ogden pastor announces 10:00 a m Sunday School and 11:00 a m Morning worship. Evening service at 7:30 p m with Bible study and prayer meeting. Senior Youth Fellowship at 7:20 p m. Catechism class on Saturday at 2:00 p m. Wednesday 7:30 p m Bible study.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Gyeiguun
Dunlor High
Church notices highlight services and activities
The Nazarene church lists Rev H LaVern Smith as pastor with Sunday school at 10 00 and worship at 11 00. Evening programs include Youth with the Truth at 7 45 and an evangelistic hour at 7 30. Midweek Hour of Prayer follows at 8 30 and choir practice. First Christian Church shows Donald Plum as pastor with 10 00 Sunday school and communion at 11 00. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Birdie Mains.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Birdie Mains
Grace Methodist Church Weekend Services and Events
Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel list morning worship, Sunday School, and sermons on Just a Closer Walk With Thee. Notices include Woman's Society meeting January 25th, Senior MYF, Junior Missionary classes, Methodist Men supper with Alcoholics Anonymous program, and refreshment plans.
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Grace Methodist
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Lee Benz
Wesley
Howard Guenther
Woman's Society
Ensil Hiatt
Kenneth Daniels
Richard Tubaughy
Saniag Tecoming
Sépméu
Jim Smith
Terry Tuttle
Jesson
Presbyterian Church
Nancy
Donna Tomlin
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fool-Proof Formula for Supporting a Preacher
A persuasive guide urges congregations to pray for their preacher daily invite others to hear sermons and stay enthusiastic about church plans. It stresses stopping gossip, praising the minister, forgiving faults, staying faithful, and arriving on time to respect God and community.
Adult Class Discusses Sheep Improvement This Week
Sheep Improvement will be the main topic of discussion for this week's Adult Evening School. The session will cover selection of breeding stock to profitable feeding lambs, with a hope that many local sheep producers attend. Coffee and donuts will be served after the meeting.
Services Held for E.G. Hawk Moravia resident dies in Kirksville
Elvie Grover Hawk lifelong Moravia resident died Friday at Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Missouri after a short illness He was born November 28 1884 on a farm northeast of Moravia Iowa married February 28 1909 to Mabel Cloyed and had two sons Claude and Harold Hawk Funeral services were held Sunday at Turner Funeral Home and Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev J A Ogden and Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery Pallbearers included Cloyed relatives and friends The family expresses gratitude for cards visits and flowers and notes service adjustments due to weather mention attending relatives from Red Oak Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Albia Des Moines Hartford and other areas
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E.G. Hawk
Moravia
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Mr. Hawk
Elvie Grover Hawk
Frank P
Susan B. Hawk
Iowa
Mabel Cloyed
Claude F
Harold L. Hawk
A.A.A
Elvie Hawks
Turner Funeral Home
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Weldon Whitenack
Methodist Church
Harold Mason
Forrest Main
Goodnight
Carl van Zante
Wanda Murdy
Earlenee Davis
Hillcrest Cemetery
Wilbur Cloyed
Wendell Cloyed
Lyle Cloyed
John Wilson
Kenneth Cloyed
Clifford Cloyed
Elvie G. Hawk
Basil Tadlock
Red Oak
Richard Hawk
Cedar Rapids
Earl Smithburg
Des Moines
Madge Davis
Hartford
Ottumwa
Gene Cloy
Moravia Teams Beat Russell in Girls and Boys Games
Moravia Mohawkettes upset Russell 74 50 as Martha Rouse led with 38 points and Nancy Mosley added 22. Moravia boys won 80 41 led by Jay Taylor 22 and Eddie Oehler 16. Russell's Powers 23, McKay 21. Conference standings show Moravia girls 3 1 and boys 3 1. Corydon beat Moravia 67 59 for Moravia second loss. boys won 56 49. Jay Taylor 14, Chuck Van Zante 13, Jim Ellison 12, Ed Oehler 10 led Moravia. Including Seymour doubleheader results and nearby notes.
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Moravia Mohawkettes
Russell Blue Birds
Moravia
Martha Rouse
Nancy Mosley
Joanne Main
Russell
Powers
McKay
Sibert
Moravia Boys
Jay Taylor
Eddie Oehler
Jeffries
High School Today
Blakesburg
Lovilia
Moulton-Udell
Seymour
Martha Rovse
Barbara Vruble
Seymour Boya
Chuck VanZante
Bob Thomas
Corydon
Wayne County
Mohawkettes
Martha Rouses
Joan Main
serviceant-Kohe-Strunk
Mohawks
Chuck van Zante
Jim Ellison
Ed Oehler
Big Tom Wilson
Legion Auxiliary Ladies Hold Regular Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Jay Qehler's home. Unit president Mrs. Larry Brooks led the business as plans for the January 28-29 mid year conference at Hotel Ft. Des Moines were reviewed with Mrs. Lester Brain to attend. The group voted to buy new desk flags and to sew torn carpet rags at the February meeting hosted by Mrs. Brain. Refreshments were provided by several members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Jay Qehler
Larry Brooks
Hotel Ft. Des Moines
Lester Brain
Brain
Oehler
Leonard Palmer
Curtin Burton
Harold Burton
Local News Roundup From Centerville Area
Howard Underwood returns home from St Joseph hospital Center ville with a fractured left leg and will be confined for weeks. Cedar Rapids residents Mr and Mrs Richard Hawk visit while attending Elvie Hawks funeral. Jennie Pollard enters St Joseph hospital Centerville Friday. Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs Ronald Repp visit with Paxston parents. Sunday dinner guests include Colfax Mr and Mrs John Sufficool and Oskaloosa Mr and Mrs Ivan Boyer and Virgil Easter. Dale Cox Bryan visit Burdett Cox’s home. Dennis Kelly and Dale Cox call Saturday.
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Howard Underwood
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Richard Hawk
Des Moines
Clifford Paxston
John Sufficool
Colfax
Ivan Boyer
Oskaloosa
Virgil Easter
Dale Cox
Bryan
Burdett Cox
Dennis Kelly
New Directors Named At Meeting Of Farm Service Co
Moravia Farm Service Co held its seventh annual meeting Saturday January 13 1962 at Moravia High School with about 150 attendees from Appanoose Davis and Monroe counties. Earl Pugh Walcott Ia spoke on Farmer Cooperative Movement. Mrs Clyde Evans Moulton addressed Doing Business with Ourselves. Board members Frank Chelar and Dayle Anderson joined the board. Ed Haines and Marvin Tharp were reelected. The 1961 sales volume reached 353000 the high ever, with record patronage across three counties. The board will reorganize at the next January meeting.
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Robert Wampler
Mr. Pugh
Kenneth Hinton
Albia
Moravia Farm Service Co
Moravia High School
Appanoose
Davis
Monroe Countes
Farm Service Co
Earl Pugh
Walcott
Farmer Co-operative Movement
Pugh
Farm Bureau Service Company
Clyde Evans
Moulton
Marvin Tharp
Co-Operative
Bob Wampler
Frank Chelar
Andy Mosley
Moravia
Dayle Anderson
Ora Powell
Udell
Ed Haines
Plano
Bloomfield
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Faye
Charles
Ellen
John van Dalen
Eunice Hiatt
Raye Platt
Eva Hiatt
Stork
Kyl
Ernest Helmick
Rosetta
Jack L. Scott
Walter Scott
E.G. Rawk
E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
Harold Hawk
Christian Church
Garden Club
Davis County Hospital
Gilfillan Clinic
Ethel van Dor
Georgie Woodward
Ricky Bentzinger
Wayne Tisue
Legion Auxiliary Ladies
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