Rainbow Girls To Have Installation
The Moravia Rainbow Assembly for Girls will hold a public installation Sunday afternoon at 2100 on January 22. Parents and friends and anyone interested in the work are invited to attend as Misa Maxine Firking is installed as Worthy Advisor, with a full slate of officers and retiring leaders noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Elizabeth King
Joyce ‘Kincade
Joann Moore
Martha Potts
Charlotte McAninch
Mary Ellen Condra
Conidential Observer
Judye Boyer
Outer Observer
Karen Woodward
Janet Charity
Raymond Charity
Mary Schrodt
Paul Dicks
New Farm Corn Allotments Available for 1956
Doyle N. Anderson, chairman of the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, announced that farmers with no corn planted in 1953 54 or 55 must apply for a corn acreage allotment to receive price support in 1956. Quotas do not apply to corn, but lacking an allotment would render all corn on the farm ineligible for price support. Applications available at the county ASCO office with a deadline noted as February 35, 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle N. Anderson
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASCO
Band and vocal concert raise funds for new uniforms
About $105 was realized from the band and vocal concert and cake walk held Thursday evening in the gymnasium. The music groups were under the direction of Robert Sloan and the cake walk was sponsored by the Band Mothers with Mrs Ernest West, chairman. The money will be used toward the purchase of new uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sloan
Ernest West
E. T. C. Club Party At Leonard Palmers Home
Mr and Mrs Leonard Pallmer Mrs Edna Hiatt and Mr and Mrs Robert Sloan hosted the E T C club at a rock party Friday evening at the Palmer home Prize winners were Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton Albert Veach and Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan Mr and Mrs Morgan were guests Refreshments included hot meat sandwiches pickles celery cupcakes and coffee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Pallmer
Edna Hiatt
Robert Sloan
E. T.C. Club
Palmer Home
Curtis Burton
Albert Veach
Gerald Morgan
Morgan
Iowa Wesleyan Girls Meet Wayland College This Weekend
The Iowa Wesleyan girls basketball team, rising among the nation’s leaders, faces two-time national champions Wayland College this weekend. Games are Friday at Mt. Pleasant and Saturday at Waterloo. Wayland is undefeated in 60 starts, while Mt. Pleasant is unbeaten this season, boasting wins over top nationally rated teams. Wesleyan features all-state players Sandra Fete and Barbara Sipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Wesleyan
Wayland College
Mt. Pleasant
Waterloo
Wayland
Mt. Pleasant @rle
Wesleyan
Sandra Fete
Barbara Sipes
Bailing Taken to Centerville Hospital by Turner Ambulance
Mrs. George Bailing was transported to St Josephs hospital in Centerville on Sunday for medical care. The journey was made by the Turner ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bailing
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Turner Ambulance
Promotion Moves Soldier to Camp Drake Near Tokyo
SP3 Virgil W. Moore US 5491206, Boys In Service, has been in Japan and received a promotion. He has been reassigned to Camp Drake near Tokyo, as part of C Bntry 268th FA Bn, SPO 413.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Moore
Japan
Camp Drake
Tokyo
Virgil W. Moore
Moulton Girls Start Rainbow Assembly
The Moulton Eastern Stars sponsor an Order of the Rainbow for Girls gathering Saturday afternoon and evening. Rainbow Supreme Recorder Mia Sprecher of Dennison will attend for the institution. The Bloomfield order will perform the work, and several Moravia girls plan to attend. Five Moulton girls, Moravia Assembly members, will transfer memberships.
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Moulton Eastern Stars
Order of the Rainbow
Mia. Sprecher
Dennison
Rainbow Supreme Recorder
Bloomfield Order
Moravia
Moulton
CarreneS Nazarene Church Schedule and Meetings
Rev. ConsideR Thurman, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Junior Society meets, people’s meeting at 7:30 p.m., evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 2:00 p.m. missionary society at Mrs. Frank Woodward’s. prayer meeting and board at the parsonage Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Consider, Thurman
Frank Woodward
Junior Society
Peoples
the Missionary Society
Frank. Woodward
Grace Methodist Church Notice and Schedule
Grace Methodist Church announces Pastor Rev John Grenfell and Sunday School Superintendent Mrs Karl Tuttle. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:60 a.m. Evening service 8:30 p.m. Commission on Missions meets at parsonage Saturday Jan 21 at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday Jan 25 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Commission On Missions
Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule
Rev Lynn J King minister Earl Boyer Sunday School superintendent Morning Worship at 10 55 a m missionary message Evening service 730 pm Church night with coop supper at 630 pm missionary speaker 8 00 pm Skating Thursday Evening Saturday Jan 21 Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Sierra Ge Erler
Therdey
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule Listed
First Christian Church led by Mrs Birdie Main offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Communion at 11 a.m. Bible study at 7 30 p m covers Daniel chapter two with Mrs Marshall Perry leading. Fairview Grace Methodist Church under Rev Blackstone with Mr Kermit Gladfelder as Sunday School Superintendent schedules 9 a m Sunday School and 9 40 a m Worship Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main
Daniel
Marshall ‘Perry Leader
Fairview
Installing Team Installs Rebekah Lodge Officers
Mrs Gladys Harsh district deputy president of Moravia Rebekah Lodge and her installing team installed Centerville officers last Tuesday night Mystic Rebekah officers were installed Monday and Cincinnati officers Tuesday The team will travel to Moulton Thursday Officers assisting include Gretchen Ashby Fern Hudgens Mettie Roland Verta Hoffman Lula Tillmont R Pennington and Melissa Felton Raymond Ashby and Helen Lou Stocker accompanied them to Mystic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Harsh
Moravia
Rebekah
Missionary Groups Meet At Walter Oard Homes
Grace Methodist junior group met Wednesday with Marcia Walter for study on Indian American. Bert Turner read from The Grey Eyes Family. Children drew pictures, played a game, and refreshments were served by Marcia and Mrs. Maurice Walter. Intermediate group gathered at Sandra Card’s home with Mrs. John Grenfel in charge, studying Indian American and serving ice cream cake and kool-ald. Mrs. Flora Jones and Mrs. Josie Charity attended a birthday dinner for Mrs. Jones at Menneth Free home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Marcia Walter
Bert Turner
Grey Eyes
Marcia
Maurice Walter
Sandra Card
John Grenfel
Sandra
Missionary to Speak at Moravia EUB Church Rally
The Rev James McQuiston a missionary of the Evangelical United Brethren church will speak at Moravia EUB church Saturday evening during a cooperative supper and hour of inspiration. He recently returned from Sierra Leone West Africa after two overseas terms and will show color slides and discuss mission work. Rev Lynn J King arranged for him to preach next Sunday and speak to children. The film on EUB mission work in Sierra Leone will be shown at 7 30 p m concluding the weekend emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McQuiston
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Moravia BE. U. B
McQuiston
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Mabel Hawks
Imogette
Tisue
Coma
Jalina
Senegal
Lynn. J. King
Children's Department
Local Rainfall Totals Reported in Ross California
Max Lockihan reports heavy rainfall in Ross California noting 40 inches since November 13 and 22.9 inches in the seven days before Christmas. He writes relatives that many wells lack sufficient water and rainfall has spanned multiple days this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Lockihan
Ross
California
Conference Tourney To Start Monday
The Appanonse-Davis County Conference tournament begins Monday night with opening rounds at Cincinnati and Troy. School officials will meet in Centerville Saturday to draw pairings and times. Two games scheduled Monday and Tuesday at both locations. later rounds and final will be at Udell.
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Centerville
Cincinnati
Troy
Cincy
Udell
More Books Added to a Library Reading List
The city library book committee announces more new titles will be listed at the library next Saturday at the Community building. Readers can find Western and children's titles including Santa Fe Passage, A Drum Calls West, Riders of the Outlaw Trail, The Fiddling Cowboy in Search of Gold, Lucky Black, House of Noddy Cave, Peepa Eliott and Family, and 18 animal stories in Wud Animals of the Five Rivers Country. The 1955 editions include Whistle for Tootles and First to be Called Christians, Farm Girl, Testa the Childrens Friend, and American Riddles in Rhyme with answers. Intermediate titles feature Rabbit Foot for Luck, Andy and Ranny, Sess, Champlain Father of New France, and Benjamin Franklin, Printer and Patriot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Brary
Fisher
Gulick
Carder
Field
Ross Gordon
Regis
Lackey and Greene
Noddy- Cave
Elizabeth
Andrew Hall
Five Rivers
George Cory Franklin
Friedman
Smither
Bergust
Murphy
Jessie McGuire
Andy
Ranny
Tndiariggether
Hazel Wilson
Brad Porter
Maine
Sabattis
Champlain
New France
Edwards
Benjamin Franklin
Moravia Teams Split Narrow Breathers In Local Cup
Moravia high school basketball hosted Cincy here Friday night. Girls won 83 80 in a high scoring affair led by Martin 38 Easter 19 Walker 13 Witt 8 Pay 2 while 17 players saw action. Boys fell 73 72 after a late rally as Pfannebecker 26 and McCord 25 paced Moravia. Stroud held to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincy Girls
Martin
Easter
Walker
Witt
Pay
Marke
Moravia Mohawks
Cincy Boys
Ciney
Ciney Boys
Hudson
Cincy
Cincinnati
Stroud
Pfannebecker
McCord
Hayes
Main
Lase
Masonic Institute at Chariton January Meeting
District No 11 Masonic Institute will be held at Chariton Lodge 63 A F and A M Chariton Iowa January 30. Speakers include R S Laughridge Bloomfield Gerald Dunsmore Corydon Rev George W Swan Rock Rapids Ray R Douglass Grand Master Forrest P Hagan Cedar Rapids Harold R Boles Bettendorf Clarence Walters Ottumwa Kenneth Mitchell Garden Grove plus regional lodge members. District 11 covers Marion Mahaska Lucas Monroe Wapello Wayne Appanoose Davis Clarke Decatur Keokuk regions with locals planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Institute
Chariton Lodge
A. F
A. M
Lucas
Monroe
Wapello
Wayne
Appanoose
Davis
Clarke
Decatur
Keokuk
Shanghai Club Meeting With Evalee Walker January 11
The Shanghai club met January 11 with Evalee Walker. Members and visitors enjoyed a cooperative dinner in which Amy Hiner won a guess. The next meeting will be with Dorothy Calhoun on January 25 as secret pals for the coming year were drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai Club
Evalee Walker
Fred
Doris ‘N
Barbara Christy
Dorothy
Karl Lee Calhoun
Cora Murphy
Allie Taylor
Lorraine
Mike Rinehart
Hazel Rinehart
Iceal Scott
Anna
Sheryl Landgrebe
Amy Hiner
Esther Perry
Happy
Dorothy Calhoun
Spencer enters barber school in Des Moines
Paul Spencer Jr of Ottumwa enters the Iowa Barber school in Des Moines on Wednesday. He had worked in a local Ottumwa grocery where his wife also was employed. Mrs Spencer plans to join him in Des Moines in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Spencer, Jr
Ottumwa
Paul Spencer
Iowa Barber School
Des Moines
Spencer
Moravia girls and boys top Troy squads on home floor
Moravia high school hit the floor for two wins over Troy, with the girls 63 42 and the boys 72 42. Carol Day added 11 for Moravia girls, Sharon Walker led with 23, Easter 12 and Witt 15. Moravia boys saw Luse score 19, Carr again used his full squad, and Jim McCord brought 29 as Moravia maintained the lead through the quarters. Udell visit and Melrose game noted for upcoming schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Troy
Moravia
Carr
Sweeden
Helmick
Vance
Carol Day
Sharon Walker
Easter
Witt
Jim McCord
Troyboys
MHL
Luse
Main
Larry Pfannebecker
Rose
Lindley
Gary Pfannebecker
Udell
Melrose Boys
Farm Grass Fire Doused With Help From Moravian Fire Department
James Calhoun and family thank neighbors and Moravian Fire Department for assisting in extinguishing a grass fire on their farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Fire
James Calhoun
Progressive Club Meets at McDonough Home for Bridging
The Progressive club met at Mrs. Ralph McDonough's home Thursday evening for a chow mein supper. Following supper, bridge was played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Rowena McFatridge Mrs. N. R. Ward and Mrs. Paul Brashar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Ralph McDonough
Rowena McFatridge
N. R. Ward
Paul Brashar
Proficiency Club Meeting at Moravia Masonic Hall
Thursday evening the Appanoose County Proficiency club will meet at the Moravia Masonic hall. All Masonic members are invited. Saturday evening at 7 30 special communication of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A I and A M with work in the first degree. Visiting brothers invited. George Scott W M Harold Mason Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Proficiency Club
Moravia Masonic Hall
Masonic
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
A. I
A. M
George Scott
W. M
Harold Mason
Secy
Des Moines visit and family supper gatherings
Albert Brain of Des Moines arrived Monday to spend the week with his son Lester who traveled to Des Moines for the visit. Mr. and Mrs. Buell Taylor and Jean and Jay Dayne Taylor joined Mr. and Mrs. Otha Taylor for supper as they recuperate. Rev. and Mrs. Leslie Deedrick and daughters spent Saturday with her mother Mrs. Jessie Williams in LaBelle Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brain
Des Moines
Hame
Lester
Buell Taylor
Jean
Jay
Dayne Taylor
Otha Taylor
Cecil Carter Suffered Stroke in Mobile Alabama
Loyd Carter learned Cecil Carter had a stroke in Mobile Alabama on Friday and his condition was reported as critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Carter
Alabama
Loyd Carter
Mobile
Card of Appreciation from Mr and Mrs Otha Taylor
We thank everyone for cards letters gifts and kindnesses shown to us. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and are able to be at home now to recuperate. Mr. and Mrs. Otha Taylor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Taylor
Farmers Organization To Meet Monday At McCreary Barn
Members of the Appanoose County N. F. O. will hold a meeting Monday night at the McCreary Sale barn starting about 7 30. Doyle Hampton says Duke Norberg editor Monroe County News Albia will be featured speaker. The committee invites nonfarmers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
McCreary Sale
Doyle Hampton
Moravia Fire Department Drive Seeks Funds for Equipment
Moravia fire chief Max Hiner reports good reception to a fundraising appeal for new fire equipment though many returns are still missing. The department urges quick donations so orders can be placed and gear ready soon and invites helpers to contact volunteers. New shares are being sold with proceeds for equipment or maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Max Hiner
Legion Auxiliary Meets With Mrs Harold Burton
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at Mrs. Harold Burton’s home for the January session led by Mrs. Max McDonough. Guests Mrs. Laverne Howard and Mrs. Cam Hayes spoke, lunch was served to the Jess Lackender family, and 330 was raised at a soup supper. Activities include O E S dinner March 8, school of instruction, pancake day support, poppy contest in schools, and endorsement of Mrs. De Vere Harper for district VP. Mid winter conference is Feb 12-23 at Ft. Des Moines hotel for unit presidents and secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion, Auxiliary
Harold Burton
Max McDonough
Laverne Howard
Cam Hayes
Moulton
Jess Lackender
O. E
School of Instruction
Committee
Wall
Veach
de Vere Harper
West Grove
Ft. Des Moines
Des Moines
Burton
Glen VanDorin
Rowena McFatridge
Bob Sloan
Andy Mosley
Women's World Service meets with King couple for January program
The Women’s Society of World Service gathered at the E U B parsonage with Rev. and Mrs. Lynn King for January. Leader Mrs. Albert Veach presented “The Christian Mission in a Revolutionary World” from This Revolutionary Faith. Members, including Mrs. Hawk and Mrs. Coffin, planned World Service Days for Feb. 5 and heard reports from officers. An appeal for old nylon hose for Japan was made. guests included Mrs. Carl Tigue and Mrs. Relph Devis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
E. U. B. Parsonage
Lynn King
Albert Veach
Banon
Almont Main
Mabel Coulson
Carl Tisue
Bertha Coulson
E. G.hawk
Charles Coffin
King
Hawk
Paul Felkner
Centerville
Japan
Carl Tigue
Relph Devis
Moravia Farm Supply to Hold Annual Meeting
Walter Gardner announces the Moravia Farm Supply Company will hold its first annual stockholders meeting Monday night at the Moravia Methodist church. Officers will be elected and bylaws revised. guest speaker will be Wendel Marchant of the Iowa Farm Supply Co. Refreshments and door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gardner
Moravia Farm Supply Company
Moravia Methodist Church
Appanoose County Supply Company
Dressent Company
Moravia
Hiner Named Morayla Booster Club President
Max Hiner was elected president of the Morayla Booster Club for the coming year at Thursday night’s meeting. Bert Turner became vice president, Bill Broshar secretary, and Rowena McFatridge reelected treasurer. The club discussed improvements to its rooms and planned February dinner at the EF U B Church before new officers take office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hiner
Morayla Booster Club
Bert Turner
Bill Broshar
Rowena McFatridge
Christangagoing
U. B
Des Moines to Host Farmers Institute Discussion
The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce sponsors a two day Farmers Institute on February 17 and 18. Prominent state and national speakers will discuss agricultural issues under the theme A Fair Share for Farmers. The event emphasizes open, non political discussion with no resolutions or consensus sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Institute
Bob Carter Enters Linotyper School at Iowa City
Bob Carter will enter the State University of Iowa school for notype operators in the next semester's class. He will go to Iowa City about February 6. Fifteen operators will graduate with the fail class about February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Carter
State University of Iowa
School
Iowa City
Hilton Hustlers 4-H Meet With Safety Demonstration
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H club met January 16 at the Hilton church with twenty members present. Richard Mason and John Murdy led a “Safety First” demonstration and the group closed by updating their record books. Gary Charity, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers Boys 4-H
Hilton Church
Richard Mason
John Murdy
Gary Charity
Flight of the Stork. Nine-pound son born at St Josephs
Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough welcomed a ten pound son on January 13 at St Josephs Hospital in Centerville. Grandmothers are Mrs Lester Bren and Irene Bow er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
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Leonard Palmers
Centerville Hospital
Moulton Girls
Rainbow
First Christian Church
Rebekah Lodge
Walter, Oard Homes
Flora Jones
Josie Charity
Menneth Free Home
Mrs. Jones
SPEAK
Chariton
Shanghai
MENTS
R. McDonough
Farmers Organization
Fire Dept
Legion Auxiliary
Roma Tomlin
Gertie Boyer
Basha Foster
Hiner
Booster Club
Linotypers School
Hilton
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