Telephone Co To Hold Meetings Here In Moravia
Russell Day of the Soap Creek Telephone Co. visited Moravia to arrange a series of meetings with farmer owned telephone line members. Meetings will be in Booster club room over O'Conner grocery on Wednesdays January 29 February 5 and 12 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The current lines cannot support a new dial system. They aim to finalize plans for Soap Creek Telephone Co to build dial facilities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Soap Creek Telephone Co
Moravia
Booster Club
O'Conner Grocery
Jake Schrener Observes 94th Birthday at Mora area business
Jake Schrener observed his 94th birthday Saturday by working at his Moravia square implement business. He came from Ohio with his parents as a young man and has run the shop for decades in Mora. He is the last surviving family member, with two sons Kenneth of California and Dale of Moville Iowa. He attends Grace Methodist Church regularly, walking to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schriener
Moravia
Ohio
Kenneth
California
Dale
Moville
Iowa
Grace Methodist Church
Rook Party Held by Sew and So Club at Shelquist Home
Sew and So club members held a rook party at Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist home on Thursday evening January 16 with Mr and Mrs Harold Mason assisting. Four tables competed and prizes went to Mrs Carl Van Zante and Ray McCloud. McCloud also won the traveling prize. Relics: were served following the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shelquist
Harold Mason
Carl van Zante
Ray McCloud
McCroud
Marion Condra Injured At Work In Ft. Dodge
Marion Condra suffered hand and arm injuries in an accident at the Gypson company in Ft. Dodge. He is hospitalized and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Condra
FT. Dodge
Gypson Company
Kenneth Condra
Franklin Township Ladies Host Polio Drive Coffee
A polio drive fundraiser coffee was held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church in Iconium for Franklin township women in Monroe county. Mrs. Andrew Mosley and Mrs. Clair Potts presided, and Mrs. Paul Falvey of Albig showed films for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Iconium
Franklin Township
Monroe County
Andrew Mosley
Clair Potts
Paul Falvey
Albig
Service members noted with transfers and addresses
In Panama Canal Zone Robert Carter, 12 months as Battalion Supply Clerk, is reassigned to Quartermaster Cold Storage Ration Breakdown in Corozal. Dean R. Kaster, 23, wife Jane in Unionville IA, becomes gunner in Company C 8th Division 5th Infantry in Germany. Pfc Dean Easter, US 95612128, Co C 5th Inf, APO 185 No 72 New York NY. Wayne Wolf recently entered service and is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood MO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carter
Panama Canal Zone
Corozal Canal Zone
Robert N. Carter
U. 5
Fort Clayton
Canal Zone
Panama
Dean R. Kaster
Jane
Unionsville
Iowa
Germany
Kaster
Forrest E. Kaster
Moravia
Fort Riley
Kan
Moravia High School
Dean Kaster
Dean Easter
Co. C
B. G
APO
New York, N
Wayne Wolf
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo
Pvt
Donald W. Wolf
Tng
Albert Tubaughs Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary
Albert and wife mark their golden anniversary with a 2 to 4 pm observance. The couple are parents of five sons: Ralph of Manitou Springs Colorado, Russell and Roy of Belle Plaine Iowa, Ray and Richard of Moravia. Friends of the couple are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tubaugh
Ralph
Manitou Springs
Colorado
Russell and
Roy
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Ray
Richard
Moravia
Mary Laird and Larry Hayes Wed In Des Moines Chapel
Mr and Mrs Floyd Laird of Mystic announce the marriage of their daughter Mary to Larry Hayes son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Hayes Moravia. They wed January 17 at a Des Moines chapel with Rev Overstake officiating. Attendants were Mrs Jack Strode of Des Moines and the bride's sister and brother-in-law. A reception followed at a friend's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Laird
Mystic
Mary
Larry Hayes
Bernard Hayes
Moravia
Des Moines
Overstake
Jack Strode
Siater
Harry Simmons
Local social notes from Centerville area homes
Local residents visit relatives and friends across Centerville and nearby towns. The record lists numerous Sunday and weekend gatherings involving the Kaster, Condra, Harshfield, Tadlock, Paxston, Tisue, Turkey Creek names, and Millo Walker, with Rev L B Deedrick concluding a revival at Louilla Evangelical United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Meadows
Eva Hiatt
Luther Caster
Monroe
Luther Casters
Walter Scotts
Charles Coffin
Clella
Duane Coffin
Donnie Kaster
Centerville
Joyce Brain F
Des Moines
Dean Kaster
Forrest Kaster
Margaret Condra
Kenneth Condra
Guy McCannon
Near Numa
Condra
Tra Boyer
Blanche l Harshfield
Wayne Harshfield
Ottumwa
Lester Proctor
Woody
Jim Hays
Blakesburg
Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Proctor
Elizabeth Taylor
A. E. Barker
A. S. France
Taylor Home
Clifford Tisue
Harley Tisue
Carl Tisue
Basil Tadlock
Larry Tadlock
Irene Easter
Grant Tadlock
Fay Paxston
Dale
Carol
Reta
Ellis
Frank O'Conner
Henry Horn
Lynett Smith
Rose Mary Horn
Milo Walker
Brent
Elis
Reta Paxston
Bridal Shower Held for Mrs Walter Scott Jr
A bridal shower was held Wednesday January 15 at the Harry Stocker home for Mrs Walter Scott Jr. Hosts were Mrs Harry Stocker Mrs Milton Stocker and Mrs Walter Scott. Guests from Albia Ottumwa Plano Moravia and local friends attended. Refreshments included cake coffee mints and peanuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott Jr
Harry Stocker
Milton Stocker
Walter Scott
Bill Hershberger
Albia
Wilbert Johnson
Ottumwa
Ralph Tucker
Plano
Moravia
C. R. Craver
Helen Tadlock Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Mary Ward
Mabel Smith
Margaret Brooks
Mary Qehler
Gladys Harsh
Gomer Stocker
Mettle Roland
Clara Irelan
Johnny Spencer
Ron Tisue
Ray Lockman
Doyle McDanel
Eleanor Miller
Bert Arnold
Donnie Burton
Ellen Paxston
Gabe Johnson
Velma Johnson
Death Notice of Lewis R Tarr in 1957
Lewis R Tarr born September 6 1869 in Galesburg Illinois died December 21 1957 at Gregory hospital age 88 years 3 months 15 days He married Anna Belle Haver October 18 1892 They homesteaded in Boyd Nebraska He joined First Baptist Church in 1925 Active in Rosebud county community serving on school and election boards and as assessor Survived by three sons four daughters many grandchildren and great grandchildren One brother J W Tarr Cottage Grove Oregon and a sister Mrs Mamie Blumenstock Alta Loma California formerly Moravia Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis R. Tarr
John
Regina Tarr
Galesburg
Illinois
Gregory Hospital
Anna Belle Haver
Iconium
Town
Rosebud County
Boyd County
Nebraska
First Baptist Church
Masons
J. W. Tarr
Cottage Grove
Oregon
Mamie Blumenstock
Alta Loma
California
Moravia
Iowa
Legion Auxiliary Meets With Mrs McFatridge
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Rowena McFatridge. Mrs. Fern Hudgens led, Mrs. Max McDonough spoke on legislation, and Mrs. Larry Brooks on Civil Defense. After games, date cake with whipped cream and coffee were served by the committee. Mrs. H. T. McGrew attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Rowena McFatridge
Fern Hudgens
Max McDonough
Larry Brooks
McFatridge
Ruth Hammond
Hudgens
Hazel Hellyer
Pearlie Boyer
H. T. McGrew
Union Service At Grace Methodist Church In Ottumwa
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev John Grenfell offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. A union service with the E U B church will be held in the Methodist church. Upcoming events include a Jan 23 workshop, Jan 24 executive committee meeting, Jan 27 choir practice, and Jan 29 closing session of the School of Missions with a Lands of Decision film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Deand
Methodist
First Methodist
Ottumwa
Methodist Men’s Club
School of Missions
Church Services at Nazarene Church
Pastor H LaVern Smith leads morning and evening worship at the Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and programs including N. . P. 8, Evening Evangelistic service and Wednesday Hour of Prayer at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
First Christian Church Service Schedule
Donald Plum serves as pastor with Mrs Birdle Main as Superintendent. Sunday School begins at 10 00 a m and Communion is observed at 11 00 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdle Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces week schedule
Rev. Lynn J. King presides with Minister Carl Van Zante. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service at 7:30 p.m. W. S. meeting, book review and cooperative dinner set for Thursday January 23 starting at 10:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
Methodist
W. S. W. S. to Hold All Day Meeting Jan 23
Members of the Women's Society of World Service will meet January 23 at Evangelical United Brethren church for an all day gathering to present the stewardship book He Taught Them Saying and to share a cooperative noon dinner. Several named members and guests will contribute chapters. Bertha Coulson and Mrs Harold Mason plan the noon meal. Visitors are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mesdames Maude Coltrain
Carl ‘Tisue
Burdette Ward
J. T. VanDorin
Zell Callen
Ira Boyer
Ralph Davis
Almont Main
E. G., Hawk
Ted Campbell
Ruth Hammond
Lynn King
Mabel Coulson
Bertha Coulson
Harold Mason
LeCompte Announces Retirement From Congress
Karl M. LeCompte states in a telegram to the Moravia Union that he will retire from Congress at the end of this term and will not seek re election. His decision leaves the district open for the fall campaign. The message is dated January 21 from Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union
Karl M. LeCompte
Washington, D. C
Basketball Tourneys Start Next Week
High school basketball tournaments opening next week with girls conference action at Udell. Moravia faces Udell Monday, Cincinnati draws a bye and faces the Moravia Udell winner in the semifinals. Consolation and finals set for Friday. Boys tourney at Moulton Feb 3 5 and 9 with Moravia having a bye lower bracket and facing the Troy Moulton winner Feb 5. Sectional play Moravia meets Moulton at Ottumwa Feb 18 and girls sectional Feb 10-15 Moravia meets Seymour at Seymour with winner facing Mystic in the semifinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell
Moravia
Cincinnati
Troy
Mystic
Moulton
Udell-Troy
Moravvia
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Walsh
Seymour
New Sharon
Albia
Centerville
Coxes Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary in Albia
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cox of Albia route 2 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday January 15 at the home of their daughter Mrs. Howard Brock in Albia. They were married January 18 1908 in Centerville and have lived in the area. Open house ran 2 to 4 p.m. with cake coffee and gifts from children and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Tubaugh
Moravia
Grace Methodist Church
Frank Cox
Albia Route 2
Howard Brock
Albia
Centerville
John Moffatt
Will Moffart
Udell
Joe Lucas
Roy
Burdett Cox
Nyle
Rowena
Rex Angel
Orel Easter
Dana
Joe
Bill Robinson
Carol
Billie
Bill Cox
Carl Cox
Joan
Dickie
Joe Stoufflebeam
Barbara Long
Jay Wilson
Frances Easter
Des Moines
T. C. Club Meets With Mrs. Harry DuVall
The E. T. C. club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harry DuVall in charge of the entertainment. Roll call featured tongue twisters and the door prize was won by Mrs. Frank Luthen. Refreshments of apple pie and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. & Club
Harry DuVall
Thank you for kind cards and gifts from hospital stay
Joanne Hawk expresses gratitude to many people for the thoughtful cards letters and gifts received during her hospital stay and after returning home, thanking them for their support.
Hospital stay gratitude note from Harald Argo
Harald Argo thanks everyone for the cards letters and help with chores during his hospital stay and after returning home. He expresses sincere appreciation for the support and assistance received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald Argo
Thespian Play Postponed One Week At School Gym
The high school Thespian club postpones Old Doc due to blizzard. The show moves to Thursday evening January 30 in the school gym. Tickets should be bought in advance or secured early at the gym. A near capacity crowd attended the junior class play last fall.
Father Son Banquet Plans Highlight W S C 6 5 Meeting
The W. S. C. 5 met Wednesday at the Methodist church for a regular meeting and dessert luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. Ralph Spencer and Mrs. Bertha Broshar. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ron Woodward and program by Mrs. John Grenfell. Plans were made for the father and son banquet on February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Ralph Spencer
Bertha Broshar
Ron Woodward
John Grenfell
Ralph McDonough
Social news roundup from Centerville area suppers and visits
Mrs Arch ie Martin hosted a supper in honor of her husband and Mrs Max Martin with guests including Mr and Mrs Max Martin Larry Terry and Mr and Mrs Richard Hawk and Jeffrey. Many relatives and friends visited relatives in the area with numerous local family mentions and weekend gatherings across Centerville Ottumwa and Rockford Illinois. A snow storm postponed a Hilton coffee afternoon and a Don Bell Teen Hop drew Moravia teens to the Eagles in Centerville. Jack Kaster returned from Germany and visited with his parents. Various dining guest lists reflect a lively period social scene in the Centerville region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Martin
Max Martin
Larry
Terry
Richard Hawk
Jeffrey
Ray DuVall
Hoyt DuVall
Little Bear
Wyo
John Johnson
Warren
Farry DuVall
DuVall
Ben Jones
Anna Easter
Rex
Ernie
Dale Lower
Dick Lower
Rockford
Merle Brauer
Minneapolis
Forrest Kaster
Jane Kaster
Orel Kaster
Dana
Joe
Don Kaster
Roger
Rodney
Connie Ann
Centerville
O. C. Easter
Jack
Sandra
Paul Kraber
Harold Brown
Janice
Ray Darrah
Joyce Brain
Kenneth Free
Bayard Neff
Ill
Elaine Free
Flora Jones
Hilton
Mear Walter
Lorex Walter
Joyce
Sharon
Connie
Sylvan van Dorin
Marie
Debbie
Maurice Walter
Marcia
John Wilson
Paul
Marvin Gardner
Linda
Dennis
Jack Kaster
Germany
C. C. Kaster
Harold Prough
Carl Tisue
Howard Smith
J. O. Moore
Larry Brooks
Danny
Willard Brooks
Ottumwa
Judy Brooks
Kansas City
Fern Callen
Cody Luse
Bertha Luse
Guss Luse
Robert Luse
Snowstorm Closes Roads Shuts Moravia School
A heavy snowstorm hit Moravia on Tuesday bringing 12 to 14 inches of snow and high winds. Roads were blocked until maintenance crews cleared them. rural routes faced delays while buses completed some runs. Skies cleared Wednesday and school slated to resume Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
E U B and Methodist Unite for Sunday Night Service
This Sunday January 26 the E U B and Methodist church unite for a union service at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church An unusual opportunity to hear Mr Smith president of the Christian Enterprise of Detroit who runs an industrial center in Romulus Michigan aiding alcoholics The service aims to learn about rehabilitation ministry A free will offering will support the program and the churches invite the public to attend and worship together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Smith
Christian Enterprise of
Detroit
Romulus
Michigan
Ellen Cooper Enters Monroe County Hospital
Ellen Cooper six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Darrell Cooper of northwest of town entered Monroe County Hospital at Albia Monday for medical treatment of a deep cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Cooper
Darrell Cooper
Monroe County
Albia
Hilton Hustlers 4-H Meeting Covers Practice Plans
At the January Hilton Hustlers 4-H meeting a basketball practice discussion took place in the Moravia gym. Officers Training School reports were presented by Paul Koffman, Karl Rogers, Kenneth Ellison, and Ronnie Kehrberg. Roll call list included many members. meeting adjourned after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Moravia
Albia
Paul Koffman
Karl Rogers
Kenneth Ellison
Ronnie Kehrberg
David Murdy
Gary Rogers
Carl Rouse
Donald Tibball
James Murdy
Robbie McGinnes
Albert Turner
Mike Lathen
Charles van Zante
Allan Clark
Bobby Kehrberg
Mark van Zante
Martha Rouse
Ron Woodward
Harry Woodward
Cody Luse
Births Report From Hedrick Otter Moravia And Albia
Ee and Flight GS of the Stork announce the birth of Mark Edwin on January 12 to Mr and Mrs Wayne Glick of Hedrick an 8 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Troy Glick of Ottumwa and Mrs H E Glick of Moravia. Harold Kausik of Albia reports a daughter Mary Elizabeth born January 18 at Monroe County Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Smith of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Glick
Hedrick
Mark Edwin
Troy Glick
Ottumwa
H. E. Glick
Moravia
Harold Kausiik
Albia
Mary Elizabeth
Monroe County Hospital
Mary
Lester Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jake Schrener
Albert Tubaughs
Mary Laird
Mrs
Walter Scott, JR
Legion Auxiliary
LeCompte
Frank Coxes
T. C. Club
Joanne Hawk
W. S
E. U. B. Methodists Unite
Hustlers
Ee & Flight GS
Stork
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