Sectional Play At Bloomfield Sectional On
The Bloomfield sectional tournament opener week shows lopsided scores in the first two rounds with Troy dominating Cantril 64 to 32 and 52 to 29 over Blakesburg. Pulaski crushed Centerville 54 to 30 as Udell and Agency also posted wins while Moravia, Milton, and Moulton await their fate in the days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Troy
Cantril
Pulaski
Centerville
Agency
Udell
Blakesburg
Redettes
Mahy
Blakesurg
Moravia
Milton
Pulaski-Moulton
Bracken
Committees Named At Mordvia Rebekah Lodge Meeting
Mrs Lulu Tillmont, Noble Grand, announced the lodge committees at I C C B hall. Mrs J P Day served as reporter, with Mrs Lawrence Roland in charge of refreshments and Mrs Roscoe Pennington as instructor. Inside guardian installed. secretary’s report read and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu R. Tillmont
Mordvia Rebekah Lodge
No. 404
I. C. C. B. Hall
Tillmont
J. P. Day
Lawrence Roland
Roscoe Pennington
Raymond Ashby
Harold Hudgens
Lee O Robertson Dies In Oklahoma 60 Year Lincoln County Resident
Obituary notes Lee O Bickford a longtime Lincoln county resident and veterinarian who died January 10 at his home from a heart attack. Born May 3, 1891 near Albia Iowa he lived most of his life in Oklahoma. Survived by wife Blanche M Harris a daughter Alta Younker and extended family. Burial at I O O F Cemetery Tyron Oklahoma with services held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee O. Bickford
Lincoln County
Tyron
Okla
Bickford
John and
Elva Moffatt Bickford
Albia
Towa
Oklahoma
Blanche M. Harris
Lincoln
Alta Younker
Perkins
Elva Bickford
Moravia
Iowa
Joe Younker
Stillwater
Dale Younker
Oklahoma City
Billy
Marilyn
Joyce
Lyle Dean Younker
Mary McPatridge
Ethel Olney
Los Angeles
Calif
Eva Carpenter
Houlton
A. E B. Parks
Kansas City
J. A. Hackalthorn
Houston
Texas
Frank
John Bickford
Wayne McDanel
Doyle McDanel
Trenton
Camp Stoneman
Farm Bureau Passes Conservation Resolution
L N Carter of Moravia, voting delegate at the Iowa Farm Bureau state convention, announces a 1952 resolution recognizing soil conservation as a major internal problem. He urges farmer responsibility for soil fertility and supports education, extension and Soil Conservation Service programs, plus increased defense allocations for fertilizer. The resolution commends the Soil Conservation Service for its contributions to soil productivity in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
America
L. N. Carter
Moravia
Appanoose County
Iowa Farm Bureau
Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
Carter
Farm Bureau
Defense Production Administration
Military promotions and postings of local service members
Local service members receive promotions and assignments overseas and at home. Corporal John M Laws of Moravia, a former Seattle police officer, serves with the 519th Military Police Battalion in Korea and expects to return home by August. Pvt. Gerald Mikels attends a chemical school in Japan and Corporal J J Campbell of a third infantry division is stationed at APO 468. Corporal Walter Paris is at Scott Field, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laws
Cpl
John M. Laws
Co. A
San Francisco
Calif
Gerald E. Mikels
Japan
U. S
Prov. Co
California
Walter Paris
Scott Field Air Base
Illinois
Hig
Walter Ernest Paris
Sing ‘Stu
Be. Scott
F. B
Minois
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Mary Lockwood
The Clover Leaf Club met with Mary Lockwood on Wednesday January 23 over a duck dinner. Members and visitors included Frank Tarbell Fern Penfield Vera Joan Mabel and Charlie Moore George Hammond Helen Printy Martha Massman Florence Clyde Phy lis Paul Glenna Truxton Dicks Edith Callen Addie Sheldon Flo Frame Marg Tarbell Jessie Anrich Nona Merle Dicks and Mary Lockwood as hostess. The next meeting will be with Mabel Moore on February 6. A supper was voted for Monday night and well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Mary Lockwood
Frank Tarbell
Fern
Gertrude Penfield
Vera
Joan
Mabel
Charlie Moore
George Hammond
Helen Printy
Martha Massman
Florence
Clyde
Phylis
Paul
Glenna
Truxton Dicks
Edith
Gilbert Callen
Addie Sheldon
Flo Frame
Marret Tarbell
Jessie
Charlie cAnrich
Non
Thank You Note From Zell Callen
Zell Callen thanks everyone for the cards letters and flowers sent during illness expressing deep gratitude and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
Louie Schaffner Escapes Injury In Icy Car Mishap
Louie V. Schaffner avoided injuries after his car struck an icy patch south of Ottumwa. Blinded by an approaching vehicle, he lost control and rolled 18 feet down an embankment, ending upside down. The car was wrecked, but Schaffner was uninjured and alone in the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie V. Schaffner
Ottumwa
Schaffner
Hobo Party at Church Basement by 3 B's Club
The 3 B's club sponsored by Rev. Evan Stroud of A. B. church hosted a Hobo Party in the church basement Thursday. Stroud spoke on the club's merits and led in prayer. Merrill Coulson won best dressed hobo as boys performed acts. Mothers joined games. Mrs. Raymond Charity named Pleasantest smile with Mrs. Harold Mason runner-up. About 60 attendees enjoyed peanut scramble and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
A. B. Church
Stroud
Merrill Coulson
Raymond Charity
Harold Mason
Wendell Murdy
Eddy Espy Injured by Spreader Accident
Six year old Eddy Espy was seriously hurt Friday when a manure spreader at his uncle Pearl E Boyer's home pulled him into the wheel. A prong pierced his hip and he was taken to Centerville hospital for treatment before being released the following Wednesday. He is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Eddy Espy
Pearl E. Boyer
Eddy
Centerville
Grave Methodist Church Plans Family Life Conference
Rev Martin Greer announces a Christian Home and Family Life Conference on Sunday Feb 3 from 3:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ottumwa District church. Several attendees urged. Sunday activities adjust: membership class moved, Youth Fellowship canceled, and family nights scheduled for Feb 6 and Feb 7 in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Methodist
Centerville
Wesley Methodist Church Sunday services schedule
Rev Martin Greer pastor leads morning worship and Sunday School at 10 30 with Virgil Dooley superintendent The meeting class will not be held this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Virgil Dooley
Minister Harold Mason Leads Sunday School and Worship
Rev Evan Strowd fronts religious programing with Sunday School at 10 a m for all ages, Morning Worship at 11 a m, Youth Fellowship at 6 30 led by Viola Hammond, and Evening Praise and Prayer at 7 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Strowd
Harold Mason
Viola Hammond
Larry Glick Dies at Iowa City Hospital
Milo family obituary notes six month old Larry Glick died Sunday morning at an Iowa City hospital. Survived by parents Darrell and Kay Glick and a twin brother, plus another brother and sister. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Milo with burial in Moravia Cemetery beside grandfather Forrest Glick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist
Kay
Darrell Glick
Milo
Iowa City
Harry
Moravia
Forrest Glick
Harry Glick
Birthday dinner honors John Spencer at home
A Monday birthday dinner for John Spencer was hosted at his home with guests Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sights of Alicia and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Long. Mrs. Paul Spencer hosted a dinner the following Tuesday for Paul’s birthday with guests Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Roland and Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer. G. L. Gollaher has had several heart attacks and remains at home. Rex Easter visits sister Mrs. Tressie Miller in Clearfield Utah and plans to return about February 2. West Lathen, visiting in Oklahoma with Frank and Gene Lathen, has shore duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spencer
Alicia
Jack Long
Paul Spencer
Paul
Lawrence Roland
Guy McDanel
G. L. Gollaher
Rex Easter
Tressie Miller
Clearfield
Utah
Frank Lathen
Gene Lathen
Oklahoma
West Lathen
Church Services and Activities Schedule Revised
The Church of Christ announces Bible School at 10 00 a m for all ages and 11 00 a m services with communion song service and sermon There is no evening service until further notice Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Birdie Main home each Wednesday afternoon Bible study and prayer meeting at Louis Schaffner home Thursday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Louie Y. Schaffner
Harry Duvall
Ladies Aid
Birdie Main
Louis Schaffner
E. T. C. Club Party At Veach Home
The E. T. C. club party was held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Veach with assisting hosts. Four tables of rock were in play with prizes to Mrs. Lee Hiatt and R. R. Pennington. Hosts served fruit salad white cake mints nuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Albert Veach
Fred Hammond
George Firkins
Lee Hiatt
R. R. Pennington
John Wilson Sr Farmer Suffering Heart Attack
John Wilson Sr a farmer living east of town had a heart attack at his home Monday evening. He received medical attention from local responders and was transported for treatment. Authorities have not released further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson, Sr
Masonic Hall Redecorating Under Way This Week
Workmen completed redecoration of the Masonic hall. Plastering repaired in spots and wallpaper installed. New draperies purchased and to be hung shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Moravia Library Adds Diverse New Books
The Moravia library announces numerous new acquisitions including Old Herbaceous by Reginald Arkell and Patty Lou the Flying Nurse by Basil Miller. Also added are Grace Livingston Hill titles, Franklin Dixon adventures, Louisa May Alcott classics, Mark Twain works, Bambi’s Children, and several Sugar Creek titles. Two new magazines Playmate and Children's Activities were subscribed, and Mrs. Woodward donated Little Men by Alcott. The Young Readers Story hour charity continues with new attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Reginald Arkell
Farm Bureau Group
Patty Lou
Basil Miller
Sugar Creek
Grace Livingston
Terhune
Bruce
Kennery Camp
Baker
Franklin Dixon
Kerry Ames
Louisa “Alcott
Bambi
Mark ‘Twain
Washington
Mexico
Wm. Woodward
Alcott
Maude Coltgain
Twentieth Century Meets With Mrs Cameron
Mrs Cameron hosts a 20th century gathering with a fire roll call and a sketch by Charles Coffin on singer Harry Lauder. A quiz on Brazil and an old fashioned spelling bee were led by Mrs John Dodd and Mrs Gardner supervises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coffin
Harry Lauder
Gardner
Coffin
Brazil
John Dodd
LeCompte Seeks Re election to Congress
Karl M. LeCompte Republican incumbent of Iowa’s Fourth District announces another bid for Congress. Seventh term veteran, former Iowa State Senator and World War I private, he chairs the House Administration Committee and supports economy, fair labor, and farmer welfare while maintaining ownership of Corydon Times Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl M. LeCompte
Congress
LeCompte
Washington
Iowa
Committee
Moravia Takes Second Place In County Tourney
Fairfield boys defeated Moravia seconds 43 38 as Karl Fisher led with 11 and Morris 9. In the nightcap Moravia won 57 52 with Dean Easter scoring 21 and George Woodward 20, sending the game to overtime where Moravia added six points to Fairfield four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Moravia
Fairfield Boys
Karl Fisher
Wilson
Morris
Lloyd Wolf
Tadlock
Under- Wood
Eath
McDanes
Jerry Woodward
Dean Easter
George Woodward
George
Morsiia Lads
Easter
Woodward
Wayne Wolf
Donald Dicks
John Veak
Moravia Teams Fall to Blakesburg in Saturday Games
Moravia junior high girls beat Blakesburg 38 to 17 led by Judy Martin 23 points while Blakesburg’s Sasseean had 13. Moravia boys lost 40 to 25 as Larry Pfannebecker and Donnie Burton led with 8 and 7. Moravia teams later won runner up trophies at county tournament. girls claimed ACAC trophy for season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg
Judy Martin
Daugherty
Larry Pfannebecker
Donnie Burton
Sasseean
Moulton
ACAC
Joyce Martin
Carole Broshar
Mitzi Sawyel
Joyce Hiatt
Geraldine Vance
Moultong
Hetzler
Moray
Moravia Boys
Mohawks
Moulton Boys
Wayne Wolf
Bean Easter
George Woodward
Woods
Fowler
Turner
Harris
Kirby
Easter
Wolf
Woodward
Morris
Progressive Club Meeting At Mrs. Broshars Home
The Progressive club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Paul Broshars home. Bridge was played with prizes won by Mrs. Chet Broshar, Mrs. Lester Brain, and Mrs. N. R. Ward.Guest Mrs. Fanchen Winsler earned the guest prize. Refreshments included tuna and noodle leaf cranberry sauce Ritz crackers and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Paul Broshar
Chet Broshar
Lester Brain
N. R. Ward
Fanchen Winsler
Double Eight Club Meets at T. J. Luse Home
Mr and Mrs T J Luse hosted the Double Eight club on Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Emil Halden assisting. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar and to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra. Mrs Harold Mason won the traveling prize. Refreshments included sandwiches, potato chips, pickles, chocolate pie with whipped cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Luse
Emil Halden
Pearl Broshar
Kenneth Condra
Harold Mason
Moravia to Play Fairfield Switches Date for Series
The return boys game between Fairfield and Moravia is moved to Thursday night February 14 at Fairfield. Moravia teams play three games next week starting Tuesday at Lovilla, Thursday at Curdyon, and Attica here. Corydon games are girls only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield v. V
Fairfield
Moravia
Lovilla
Curdyon
Attica
Corydon
Correction: stocker birth announced for Hedrick family
A birth notice corrects prior reporting: Kenneth Wayne Stocker born Nov 30 at St Josephs Ottumwa to Dwight and (nee) Stocker of Hedrick not to Bill Hershberger and wife of Albia. Grandparents listed as Milton and Mrs Stocker and Perry Mikels of Moravia. Howard Smith home guest record noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wayne
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Dwight Stocker
Hedrick
Bill Hershberger
Albia
Myr
Milton Stocker
Perry Mikels
Moravia
Family Dinner Honors Corp Trenton McDanel
A Sunday gathering at the Doyle and McDanel home honored Corp Trenton McDanel who recently concluded a furlough and is slated for Camp Stoneman before likely deployment to Korea. Attendees included Lois Scott, Gaylord McDanel, Cyril McDanel, Francis Argo and families, plus several local relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle McDanel
Corp
Trenton McDanel
Camp Stoneman
Korea
McDanel
Mis
Lois Scott
Gaylord MecDanel
Leon
Cyril McDanel
Francis Argo
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Rebekah
Lee O. Robertson
Wayne McDane
E. Cloyed
Jack
J. J. Campbell
Louie Schaffner
Eddy Espy
Larry Glick
Iowa City Hospital
Veach
Young
Wale Studio
Des Moines
Calon
Ronald Woodward
Joe Kaster
Oral Kaster
Frances
Orel Kaster
Deana
Lowell McHiderry
Eugene
Guy Vincent
Danga
Oral Huster
20Th Century
Cameron
Double 8
T. 3
LUSE
W. A. Smith
Idee
Howard Smith
Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Loyd N. Ter
Wee
Coulson
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