Moravia Tops Numa to Enter County Tournament Play
Moravia basketball teams defeated Numa on Friday night on the local floor. The girls won 70 to 37 and the boys 68 to 57. Mitzi Sawvel led the girls with 24 points, Joyce Hiatt 21, Joyce Martin 20, and George Woodward starred for Moravia in the boys game with strong rebounding and sharp passes. The county tournament began this week at Moulton with Moravia scheduled to play Cincinnati on Wednesday evening and Mystic on Tuesday for girls or boys respectively.
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Moravia
Numa
Mitzi Sawvel
Joyce Hiatt
Joyce Martin
Muatters
Mohawks
Nets
George Woodward
George
Easter
Dean
John Veak
Moulton
Cincinnati
Udell
Girls Mystic
Mystic
Kuchan
John King
Numa Boys
Resolution for Louise H Oehler Moravia Iowa Eastern Star
Moravia Iowa Chapter 94 C E S notes the death of Louise H Oehler a long time member and devout Christian. The resolution expresses sympathy to her relatives and reflects on her life in accord with Order tenets. A copy of the resolution will be spread in the fee book and forwarded to The Moravia Union for Education.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Moravia
Iowa
Louise H. Oehler
Ushan
Fee Book
Moravia Union
Native of India to Speak Friday Evening
A native of India will speak Friday evening at the local school event. Mrs Phillips, currently studying in the United States, will attend and introduce the speaker.
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India
Missionary
Ina
Phillips
United States
FAYLOR EITES MEET WIH CHARLENE BURNS
Meeting of the Taylor Ettes 4 H club with Charlene Burns at the Sonic. Pettibone demonstrated a color wheel. Plans were made for a Krampod supper at the Community hall. Present were Mrs. Engl Hiatt and Mrs. Kenneth Con. Charlene Burns and her mother served sandwiches.
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Taylor-Ettes
Pettibone
One
Engl Hiatt
Kenneth Con
Charlene
Mra R Burns
Moravia Mohawkettes Open Sectional at Bloomfield
The Moravia girls play Milto n in the sectional at Bloomfield in the second game Wednesday night as part of the state tournament opener. Moulton faces Pulaski Centerville winner in the other Wednesday contest. The Moravia squad seeks a solid performance after an uneven season, with the sectional finals set for Saturday night.
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Moravia Mohawkettes
Bloomfield
Moulton
Moravia Girls
Milton
J 'Pulaski Girls
Francis Sharp Dies at San Diego Hospital
Pearle S. Sharp, 87, died January 13 in a San Diego hospital Seton, born Moravia January 3, 1885. He lived near Moravia on a farm and was active in civic and fraternal circles. Survived by widow Hilton Sharp of San Diego a son J Hon Diego a daughter Neill Hunter of San Marino California two grandchildren Janine and Bill Hunter two nieces and several relatives. Funeral services were held January 16 at 1:00 p.m. with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery San Diego.
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Pearle
Sharp
San Diego
Seton Bi
Moravia
A der Mary
California
Hilton Sharp
Aaa Diego
Calif
J. Hon Diego
Neill Hunter
San Marino
Janine
Bill Hunter
Ter
Elberta Blake
Tany
Zella Callen
Cheater Tat Woodcoss
Albianine
San’ Diego
Mount Hope Cemetery
Hobo Party Planned for Thursday Evening
A hobO party is scheduled for Thursday evening January 24 at the E U B church basement due to ice postponement. Refreshments will be served there.
Postmaster and daughter escape injuries in icy crash
Postmaster Don Pettibone and his daughter Ann avoided serious harm in a Wednesday morning car mishap on icy roads south of the R. C. Wilson residence. Their vehicle slid into a deep ditch. Ann sustained neck and leg cuts and was shaken, while Don remained unharmed.
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Don Pettibone
Ann
The
R. C. Wilson
Don
Youth Day in Our Church at Cavicar Evangelical United Brethren
Cavicar Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Youth Day next Sunday January 27 with youth leading the 10 a m church hour and 11 a m worship. Messages by Mary Rose Main, Wendell Condra presiding, and plans for Youth Fellowship and evening services. Grace Methodist and others invite visitors to feel at home in worship and study.
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Evangelicat United Brethren Church
Evan Strowd
Harold Masot
Church Coor
Mary Rose Main
Wendell Condra
Bill Bishop
Wesley Methodist Church Morning Worship and Sunday School
Rev Martin Greer presides at 3 45 a m morning worship with Sunday School at 10 30 a m Vizzie Dooley is superintendent The W S C S meets at Mrs Don Pettibone's Thursday afternoon.
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Wesley Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Vizzie Dooley
Don Pettibone
Church of the Nazarene Invites All to Evangelistic Event
Glen Cantrell pastor and Harley Woodward Sunday School Superintendent invite the public to Friday night January 25 missionary from India and Saturday Serenary informal singing. Morning Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening service then evangelistic gathering aims to reach 100 in Sunday School and souls to find the Lord.
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Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell
Harley Woodward
India
Aniaay School
Suna Sunday
New Officers Installed by Moravia I O O F and Rebekahs
Moravia I O O F lodge and Rebekah lodge held a joint installation Wednesday evening with Prarike Lathen and Mrs Lula Reneemont as Noble Grand officiating. New officers for both bodies were named including Frank Lathen as Noble Grand Ivan Harsh as Vice Grand and C A Turner reelected secretary Bert Turner reelected treasurer. Various appointive officers were listed along with retiring Noble Grands G L Gollaher and Mrs Ivan Harsh. Refreshments followed for about 60 attendees.
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Moravia
Rebekah Lodge
C. A. Turner
Bert Turner
Warden
Charles Fulton
Xusidian
Ralph Spencer
N. G
Roscoe
Pennington
N G
Norman
Ward
Rand
Raymond As
Mie Himont
Mra
Paul Spencer
Herbert Roblenz
Inside Guardian
Gerald Morgan
Outside Guardian
George Firkina
Mualeian
Ira Ib
Color Shearer
Ceci
Schrodt
Renee
Pane Rt
Frank
Nell Utterback
Lawrence Roland
Raymond
Charity
Hoffman
Bette Day
G. L. Gollaher
Ivan Harsh
Saeves
R. Frennington
Ningtons
Au Wi
Sunday Night Search Calls Readers to Respond
A brief PSA notes that a program or publication is seeking readers and promises contact from the show or team. It emphasizes audience involvement and invites submissions or tips, signaling ongoing outreach and engagement opportunities for the community.
Bible School and Service Details at Louis Christ Church
The Louis Christ Church outlines Bible school sessions for all ages at 11:00 a.m. with Communion, song service, and sermon. Evening services are paused until further notice. Weekly Bible study groups meet Wednesdays and Sundays with women’s alt at Birdie Main’s home.
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Church of, Christ Louie
Bory Duvall
Mra
Birdie Main
Louis
Council Bluffs
Iconium Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Urged to Attend
The Iconium Methodist Church invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon on obedience. Youth fellowship meets at 7:00 p.m. A monthly family night with supper is planned Friday at 6:30 p.m. Musical numbers by Patricia Cline and guest from Centerville promised.
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Methodist_church
Patricia Cline
Friend
Centerville
Thank You Note For Kindness After Hospital Stay
I wish to thank everyone for the flowers cards gifts and the neighbors for their kind support while I was in the hospital and since returning home. They were sincerely appreciated.
Conservation plans for duck marsh on Chariton river
Four candidates had filed for county offices by Monday as of the primary filing deadline set to March 24, with several incumbents seeking re election on both major parties. Meanwhile local landowners organize the Appanoose Anti Duck Marsh Association amid ongoing state conservation planning for a Chariton river duck refuge that could flood hundreds of acres, prompting hearings, land purchases, and hunting restrictions.
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Ver K. Farnsworth
J. H. G. Hargis
Verl .K. Farnaworth
Earl Exline
Board of Supervisors
Earl Brooks
Chariton River
Main Station
Union
Honey Creek
Clark McKern
Acroga
Alec Main
Rex M. Clark
Dell Hellyer
Delbert Calhoun
Hiner Bros
W. C. Kaster
Averill Kaster
James Kaster
Lyndon McDane
Ora Sufficool
Harry Gillis
State Conservation Commission
Californiia
Ray Harrison
V. Caster
Lyndon McDanel
H. Rosencrants
Clifford Walker
Des Moines
Moravia
Certterville
Tripoli
Bremer County
Mystic Gun Club
Appanoose Marsh
Work Progressing On 51 52 School Annual
Scribbler Staff details the annual staff lineup for 51 52 with editors George Scott John Veak Joyce Hiatt Dean Easter Betty Vance Shirley Stocker Geraldina Vance Waun eta Perry Wayne Wolf. The note clarifies remaining seniors are involved and ads are nearly ready for printing, with plans for many photos and unusual layouts as funds are saved to purchase copies.
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Scribbler
Cl 88
George Scott
Asat
John Veak
Joyce Hiatt
Dean Easter
Betty Vance
Shirley Stocker
Geraldina Vance
Wauneta Perry
Wayne Wolf
Ancide
Anday
Annual Pictures Day at School This Friday
A school notice urges all students to attend annual pictures taking Friday with Mr. Fitch present. Students should look neat, scrubbed faces, combed hair, and pressed clothes. Jeans discouraged for girls. dress attire preferred for the occasion. Flu or illnesses hoped to avoid.
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Mr. Fitch
Grade News Fifth and Sixth Adds No Tardy Students
The report lists the Fifth and Sixth grade students with perfect attendance, naming Ronald Broshar Richard Mazon John Murdy Bob by Schaffner Billy Joe Scott Judith Smith Yvonne Gardner La Martin Janie Sawyer and Sarah Selix along with Mrs Carl Alden's Thursday visit. Junior High notes mention film viewings elephants and a dairy farm tests completed grade cards issued and class changes for seventh and eighth grades. Junior High girls photos in color and a basketball game results show boys 14 10 win and girls 28 23 loss.
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Ronald Broshar
Richard Mazon
John Murdy
Bobby Schaffner
Billy Joe Scott
Judith Smith
Yvonne Gardner
la Martin
Janie Sawyer
Sarah Selix
Carl Alden
Mystic
Rebecca Dye
Cullzen Fenton
Deloing Hiatt
Janet Miller
Larry Frannebecker
Bill Rose
Bill Woodward
Magurer
Thankful Couple Gratefully Acknowledge Kindness
Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster express heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown after their bereavement and for the beautiful floral offering. They remember the support with gratitude.
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Clifford Caster
Thanking Community for Kindness After Mrs Caster’s Loss
The Caress family expresses gratitude for cards flowers and support after the recent loss of Mrs Caster. Luther Caster and family sincerely appreciate the many gestures from friends and neighbors.
John Burton Accepts Position in Indiana
John Burton, son of Mr and Mrs O A Buston of Moravia, has moved to Indianapolis Indiana to join the Stewart Warner corporation South Wind Division as Senior Methods Engineer in Industrial Engineering for metal fabrication He was previously in Rockford Illinois with J L Case Co in research product development and production engineering.
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Dobn Wm, Burton
O. A. ‘Buston
Moravia
Indianapolis
Indiana
South
Stewart- Warner. Ration
Caster Baby Dies At Ottumwa Hospital
Little Jenifer Sue Caster daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster died Wednesday evening January 16 at St Joseph hospital in Ottumwa where she was born. Funeral services were held Thursday at Turner Funeral home with Rev Faye Garner officiating. Burial was at Moravia cemetery. She is survived by her parents grandparents Mr and Mrs E C Caster and Mr and Mrs Logan Strunk and a number of aunts and uncles.
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Jenifer
Sue Caster
Clifford Caster
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Turner Funeral Home
Faye Garner
Moravia
E. C. Caster
Logan
Party Wednesday Honors Service Boys in Scatternburg
Neighbors gathered at the Scatternburg school house on Wednesday evening January 16 to honor Pfe Bobby Stocker and Cpl. Trenton McDanel. Stocker is on a 15 day furlough from Camp Carson and McDanel on a 25 day delay en route to Camp Stoneman before sailing to Korea.
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Scatternburg
Pfe
Bobby Stocker
Cpl
Trenton McDanel
Bobby
Camp Carson
Colorado
Elvin Stocker
Trenton
Poyle McDanel
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Korea
Kenneth Coltrain
Marve Lockman
Kena Doud
Gayne Nasal‘road
Ray Lockman
Miley Lockman
Gomer Stocker
Helen Lou
Doyle McDanel
Fred Strong
Virginia
Freddie
Kenneth Doud
Dennis
Richard
Raymond Lockman
Gayne Nasalroad
Kathy
Carl Hiatt
Larry
Loren Thompson
Richard Proctor
Linda
Burdette Ward
Nancy
Janie
Billie
Buell Taylor
Jean
Jay
J. C. Lockman
Dewayne Robinson
Craig
Board of Thanks for Pete Gehler flores and sympathy
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown through flowers during Pete Gehler's illness and after his death. Children and families.
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Pete Gek Gehler
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Edna Nash
Mrs Edna Nash of Centerville was surprised on her birthday at a dinner hosted by her sister Zola Flanders and relatives including James Nash Donald Nash and Elbert Perry. Guests from Albia Des Moines Mystic Moravia Unionville and Centerville attended.
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Edna Nash
Centerville
Zola Flanders
James Nash
Donald Nash
Potts and Luse Guests With Jones and Sheets
Mr and Mrs Horton Potts and Mr and Mrs Guss Luse were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Charley Jones and Mr and Mrs Glen Sheets. The former Ruth Tubaugh of Golden City Mo are visiting at the W N Miller home with other relatives in southern Iowa.
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Horton Potts
Guss Luse
Charley Jones
Glen Sheets
Ruth Tubauzh
Golden City
W. N. Miller
Towa
Boys in Service Honor Mayors Mebane Couple
Mr and Mrs Mayors Mebane are recognized in a brief local notice marking their service with the Boys in Service program. The item notes civilian support and civic pride for the couple in the community.
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Mrs. Mayors
Mebane
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Qur Youth Fellowship
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Simpson College
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Iconium Methodist
Verake
Broshar
Carole
Janet
cDanel
Potts
Robert
Sawyer
Mitzi
Vance
Raymo
Brown
Barnes
Billy
Scott
Marianne Purner
Caress
Luther Caster
John Burton
Caster
Ottumwa. Hospital
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