Marjorie French Installed Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls
Marjorie French was installed as Worthy Advisor of the Moravia Rainbow for Girls at Rebekah Hall. Diane Kincade received the Grand Cross of Colors. several officers and advisory board members were installed or announced. About 45 attended with Rev. Elton Coleman delivering benediction and refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Marjorie French
Bil French
George Winslet
Sandra Whitehead
Wanda
Winsler
Linda Hopkins
Miss McDonough
Connie Boblenz
Miss French
Moulton
Robert Potts
Masonic Lodge
Loyd Carter
Brede
Elton Coleman
Born Monday son Kevin Dean Grosscup Springfield DI
Mr and Mrs Dean Grosscup welcomed a son on Monday January 21 in Springfield DI. The infant weighs 6 pounds 7 ounces and has been named Kevin Dean. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward McCord formerly Martha McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Grosscup
Springfield
Kevin Dean
Groscup
Martha McCord
Edward McCord
Moravia S C A to Meet Monday Evening
Moravia S C A schedules a meeting Monday January 28 at 7 30 p m with a social science demonstration. Clarence Sheldon will teach, and Mrs Adrian Ramos Appanoose County nurse will speak. Executive committee meets at 7 p m before the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.A
Clarence Sheldon
Adrian Ramos
Appanoose County
Coxs celebrate 55th wedding anniversary at home Moravia
Mr and Mrs Frank A Cox quietly observed their 55th wedding anniversary on January 18 at their Moravia home. They are parents of five daughters Millie Brock Albia Mary Foster Ottumwa Marie Angel Lucille Robinson and Alice Easter Moravia and three sons Burdett Bill and Carl all of Moravia.
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Frank A. Cox
Moravia
Millie Brock
Albia
Mary Foster
Ottumwa
Marie Angel
Lucille Robinson
Alice Easter
Burdett, Bill
Carl
Charley Andrews 58th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Charley Andrews of southeast of Moravia marked their 58th wedding anniversary on Wednesday January 23 They were married January 23 1905 and long owned a Seymour area farm later moving to their present farm in 141 They have a daughter Mrs Richard Tubaugh of Moravia and three sons Arthur of Moravia Homer of Allerton and Harvey of Des Moines
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Charley Andrews
Moravia
Andrews
Seymour
Richard Tubaugh
Arthur
Homer
Allerton
Harvey
Des Moines
Mrs. Sandy Kruse Honored At Postnuptial Shower
A post nutial shower for Mrs. Sandy Gard Kruse was held Saturday evening at Grace Methodist church. Hostesses included Mrs. Merle Smith Mrs. Bert Turner and others. The Kruses were married January 7 and reside in Rockford.
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Sandy Gard Kruse
Grace Methodist Church
Merle Smith
Bert Turner
Clarence Whitehead
Genevieve Morgan
Cecil Coulson
Maurice Walter
Jack Long
George Winslet
Wm. Woodward
Kruse
Rockford
Thank you for cards flowers visits after hospital stay
John Johnson expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards flowers and visited while hospitalized in Ottumwa and Centerville and since returning home. He says the gestures were greatly appreciated.
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Ottumwa
Centerville
Golden Wedding thanks from Mr and Mrs Riley Elder
The Elder couple expresses gratitude for cards flowers and gifts received on their Golden Wedding anniversary. They greatly appreciate the kindness shown by family friends and neighbors.
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Riley Elder
Obituary of James Thomsa Van Dorin 1885 1963 Moravia
James Thomsa Van Dorin died January 17, 1963 in Davis County Hospital at 77. He married Ethel Selby on February 15, 1910 and had two sons, Lowell and Leo. Survived by wife, two sons, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, six sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev. J A Ogden officiating, burial in Moravia Cemetery.
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James Thomsa van Dorin
Oscar
Josephine van Dorin
Seneca
Kansas
Davis County Hospital
Ethel Selby
Lowell
Ottumwa
Leo
Albia
Christian Church
Fred VanDorin
Moravia
VanDorin
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Harold Mason
Carl VanZante
Turner Funeral Home
Card of Thanks for James T. VanDorn
The VanDorn family expresses gratitude for the food and sympathy shown after the death of husband and father James T. VanDorn. Your kindness will not be forgotten by Miss J. T. VanDorn and family.
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James T. VanDorn
J. T. VanDorn
Cast Chosen for Junior Class Play at Long Island Home
Cast list posted by director Mr Sheldon for a three act comedy set at the Van Astor home star Van Astor Dixie Rae Tubaugh Algy Chichester Dennis Huge Becky Wilson Connie Walter Kenny Hertford Lillian Milleman De Wayne Robinson Connie Roblenz Donna Tomlin Linda Davis Jo DuVall Mike Martin Nancy Mosley stagehands Richard Perry Richard Woodward Jim Rowley prompters Sue Robinson Janet Smith Beverly Strunk Linda Hopkins Jeanne Turner Marlys Fenton GE B Luse Jim Logan credits announced for props sound effects and lights
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Mr. Sheldon
Long Island
van Astor
Charles VanZante
Vi Astor
Dixie Rae Tubaugh
Algy Chichester
Dennis Huge
Jenny Green
Becky Wilson
Yvonne
Connie Walter
Tommy Gates
Kenny Hertford
Gertie Torrence
West
Lillian Milleman
Douglas Way
DeWayne Robinson
Beedles
Kenny Estlack
Babs
Copacabana
Connie Roblenz
Helen
Paradise
Donna Tomlin
Doris
Linda Davis
Patsy
Jo DuVall
Nem
Mike Martin
Hank
Nancy Mosley
Richard Perry
Richard Woodward
Jim Rowley
Sue Robinson
Janet Smith
Beverly Strunk
Linda Hopkins
Jeanne Turner
Marlys Fenton
Moravia FFA Hosts Chili Supper for Bloomfield Chapter
The Moravia FFA chapter hosted a chili supper for 57 members from Bloomfield FFA after Bloomfield won a pest control contest between the chapters. Following the meal, two basketball games were played, each chapter winning once, with supper prepared by Mrs. Cyril McDanel, Mr. Larry Dayton, and Mrs. Lucy Laws.
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Moravia
Attendees at Governor Hughes Inaugural Ball Des Moines
Those attending the inaugural ball for Governor Harold Hughes in Des Moines last week included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Benz, Mr. and Mrs. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Broan, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Easter, and Mr. and Mrs. Del Brede.
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Harold Hughes
Des Moines
Lee Benz
Paul
Broan
Dean Easter
Mra
del Brede
Moravia welding school offers free aluminum shovel welding
The Moravia welding school at the former Moravia Pro dace location on the west side of the square will weld aluminum shovels free of charge for practice. They have aluminum welding equipment and seek snow shovels and farm scoops to work on. bring items to the school for welding at no cost.
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Moravia Welding School
Moravia Pro Dace
Masonic Hall To Be Renovated After Fire Damages
Moravia Masonic and Eastern Star lodges vote to repair and redecorate Moravia hall after fire damage at Gardner Hatchery. Most damage covered by insurance. work to start after final meeting with adjusters and settlement.
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Moravia
Church Service Schedule Framing Revival and Lessons
The listing outlines weekly church activities across multiple congregations. At The Nazarene Church Rev H LaVern Smith leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m with Youth with the Truth at 7 00 p m and Singspiration 7 45 p m Evening Revival. Grace Methodist notes chair practice 8 30 p m and Hour of Prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m. Fairview and First Baptist details follow with worship times and study sessions.
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Church of the’ Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview Church
Dean Tamlin
Compassion
Molravia
Council of Churches
First Baptist Church
Centerville
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
County Home Service
Council of ‘Churches
Wesley Chapel and Moravia Churches Schedule
Wesley Chapel and Moravia churches list weekly services and programs. Kenneth Daniels and Richard Tubaugh lead church schools and worship at First Baptist Cen terville with youth and compassion studies. Evangelical United Brethren outlines Rev Ogden and Carl VanZante roles plus Youth Sunday and midweek activities.
Jerry Woodward Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Jerry Woodward was brought to his Centerville home from St Joseph Hospital where he had been a medical patient for about three weeks.
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Jerry Woodward
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ground Hog Supper at E U R Church
The men of E U R church will hold their annual Ground Hog supper Saturday evening February 2 at 5 30. They will serve pancakes and sausage coffee and pie.
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E.U.R. Church
Moravia Fire Chief Urges Caution In Cold Weather
Moravia fire officials urge community members to call the fire department only if a fire is present and to exercise extreme caution with overheated stoves and heat lamps during severe cold. They emphasize the department will respond fully only when a fire is confirmed.
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Moravia Firebhigt
Larry Brooks
Moravia Fire Department
Muff and Underwood wed at Nashua church
Miss Jane Marie Huff and Gary Dwight Underwood were married at the Little Brown church in Nashua Iowa at 4:00 p m on December 23 1962 Decor included red poinsettias The bride wore a winter white suit with red accessories Matron of honor Judy Rhatigan Best man Tom Warner Guests came from Blakesburg Moravia Two Harbors and Outing Minnesota The couple will reside in Blakesburg
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Jane Marie Huff
Charles Harold Huff
Blakesburg
Iowa
Gary Dwight Underwood
Ernest Underwood
Moravia
Little Brown Church
Nashua
Judy Rhatigan
Tom Warner
Judy Warner
Two Harbors
Outing
Minnesota
Blakesburg High School
Underwood
Moravia High School
Foster's Produce
John Johnson Home From Hospital Stay
John St. Johnson was brought from St Joseph hospital in Centerville Thursday to the home of his son Dick and Helen Johnson to recuperate from surgery.
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John St. Johnson
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Helen Johnson
Jennie Pollard Returns From Hospital Stay
Mrs. Jennie Pollard is brought home Monday from St. Joseph hospital in Centerville after a week as a medical patient.
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Jennie Pollard
Adult Class Postponed to Thursday Weather Permitting
The men's adult class, originally set for Tuesday, will be held Thursday if weather allows. C. N. Johndreau of the Portland Cement Company will speak and present a film titled Modern Pork Production. All interested are invited to attend.
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C. N. Johndreau
Portland Cement Company
Modern Pork
Nancy Temple Observes 91st Birthday Milestone
Mrs. Nancy Temple celebrated her 91st birthday on January 18. A native of Moravia she is spending the winter with her grandson John Edward Temple in Cary Illinois at Rt. 1.
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Nancy Temple
Moravia
John
Edward Temple
Cary, Ill
Mrs Thea Miller Heads EUB Ladies Aid
Mrs Thea Miller was reelected president of the Evangelical United Brethren church ladies aid society at the regular meeting on Wednesday. Other officers named are Mrs Ira Boyer vice president Mrs E G Hawk secretary and Mrs Almont Main treasurer. Work committees will be appointed later.
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Thea Miller
Ladies Aid Society
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ira Boyer
E. G. Hawk
Almont Main
Local family thanks for support after loss of Mary Johnson
The Johnson and Schultz families express gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for acts of love and sympathy after the passing of Mary Johnson beloved wife and mother. They thank those who sent flowers and brought food. Dick Johnson and family John W Johnson and family Ruth Schultz and family.
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Mary Johnson
John Johnson
Dick Johnson
John W. Johnson
Ruth Schultz
Ronald VanZante Joins Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood
Ronald VanZante son of Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante is in basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. His address lists Pvt Ronald L VanZante ER 17682360 Co E 4th Bo 2nd TRB Fort Leonard Wood MO.
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Ronald VanZante
Carl VanZante
Ft. Leonard Wood
Pvt
Ronald L. VanZante
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo
Moravia Teams Open New Year With Wins Over Russell and Cincinnati
Moravia Junior High home court hosted Russell and Cincinnati in back to back games. Girls beat Russell 50 12 with Sharon Judge scoring 20 and Mary Jo Wilson 12. Boys won 37 11 as Larry Irwin led with 9 points. Moravia then defeated Cincinnati 45 20 in girls action with Judge 17 and Wilson 12 leading. boys prevailed 25 15 as Bruce Woodward scored 10. Remaining schedule lists games through February 16.
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Moravia
Russell
Sharon Judge
Mary Jo Wilson
Marcia Walters
Shirley Helmick
Barbara Thomas
Pat Judge
Larry Irwin
Richard Mosley
Bruce Woodward
Jay Smith
Max Argo
Charles Thomas
Cincinnati
Judy Cochran
Vickie Renwick
Kathy Self
Moravia Boys
Bruce Woodware
Colum
Bruce
Seymour
Blakesburg
Mrs Russell Gillaspie Returns Home After Surgery
Mrs Gillaspie of northeast of town was brought to her home Friday from St Joseph hospital in Ottumwa to recuperate from surgery.
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Russell Gillaspie
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Cars collide on highway near Main Station corner
Guy Argo and Larry Pfamnebecker cars sideswiped each other near the Kenneth Brown home south of the Main Station corner Saturday morning. Considerable damage to both cars but neither was injured and both proceeded. Windshield of Argo car was frost covered reducing visibility.
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Guy Argo
Larry Pfamnebecker
Kenneth Brown
Argo
Moravia and Seymour Second Teams Split
Moravia boys defeated by Seymour 53 to 86 while Seymour girls edged Moravia 42 to 40 at the Moravia gym. Top Moravia scorer Diane Judge with 22 points, Wilson 10, Blummer 8, guards Judge Tomlin Cox Harrington. Moravia boys led by G B E Luse with 19. other players Morrison Rhee Rowley Robinson saw action.
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Moravia
Seymour
Diane Judge
Sharon Wilson
Betty Blummer
Linda Judge
Donna Tomlin
Rowena Cox
Elaine Harrington
G. B E. Luse
Morrison
Rhee
Rowley
Robinson
Thanks for help after house fire from Stocker family
The Dwight Stocker family expresses sincere thanks and appreciation to friends and neighbors for help and gifts given since their house burned.
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Dwight Stocker
Wilsons Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in California
Mr and Mrs John L Wilson Jr marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at 6942 Ave 400 Dinuba California hosted by their son John L Wilson II and wife Geraldine with children Joan and John IV. The couple married December 1912 in Fulton Illinois and have long ties to farming and insurance.
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John L. Wilson Jr
John L. Wilson II
Geraldine
Joan
John IV
Ave
Dinuba
Calif
Mr. Wilson Jr
John L. Wilson Sr
Florence Briggs
Stephen H. Briggs
Fulton, I
Wilson
North Villa Ave
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Rainbow Girls
Janice McDonough
Herb Boblenz
Dewey Kincade
Max McDonough
Flight of the
Stork
Moravia S.C.A
Frank Cox
Sandy Kruse
J. T. van Dorin
Bloomfield
Masonic Hall
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Compassion Study
Ee P
Muff
Nashua Church
Theo Miller
E.U.B. Ladies Aid
Dr. Hi
Larry Pfannebecker
Panier
Kincade
Moravia and
Wilsons
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