Mohawks Open Tourney Win at Moulton Tuesday Evening
In the Appanoose county tournament at Moulton gym three games highlighted Udell defeating Moulton 81 to 28 in a late surge. Cincinnati beat Mystic 64 to 35 while Moravia topped Numa 48 to 24. Moravia’s Mohawks impressed with fast, cohesive play and Ronald Lockman led with 13 points.
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Appahoose
Moulton
Udell
Zracas
Morayla’s
Mohawks
Numa
Hoya
Ronald Lockman
Bro Shar
Harris
Bill Broshar
Ieane
Hime
Iga
Morayia
Wes Moulton
Cincinna
Mystic Girls
Cinci
Moravia
Cincinnati-Mystic Girls
Numa Girls
Moravia Lovilia split pair on Friday basketball night
Moravia high and Lovilia teams traded results as Lovilia defeated Moravia 57 to 45 with Lilian Reek scoring 30 and Callen 20 leading Lovila. In the second game Lovilia beat Moravia boys 89 to 28 as Shelford led with 14 for the Lovilia squad.
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MHS
Lovilia
Lovilla
Lillian-Riek
Callen
Owens
Vandeberg
Moravia
Liona
Shelford
Lovilia Boys
Merton
Eunice Halden Hostess at Kensington Club
The Kensington club met at Mrs. Eunice Halden's home on Thursday afternoon January 18. Roll call asked what inspires life most and a knowledge quiz was played. Members read articles, a poem was shared, and a mystery box was guessed. The club voted two dollars for the March of Dimes and refreshments were served.
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Kensington Club
Eunice Halden
Ethel Gardner
Mra. Bishop
Charity
Community thanks for aid after house fire loss
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Paints and family thank friends and neighbors for bedding clothing sewing and other acts of kindness after their home was destroyed by fire. The message expresses sincere appreciation to all who assisted during the rebuilding effort.
Flight of the Stork: Davenport couple welcomes ninth son
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cloyed of Davenport announce the birth of their ninth son on January 18. Stephen Tim weighs seven pounds and some ounces. The family notes a healthy condition and awaits visitors to meet the newborn baby.
Sawvels Honored on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Neighbors gathered at the Sawvel home Wednesday evening to celebrate Lester and Mrs Sawvel's 25th wedding anniversary noted as Jan 17. The social event featured pitch, pie, coffee, and a list of attendees including Frank Rogers, N R Ward, Robert Grubbs, George Firkins, Homer Utterback, Harold Brown, Kenneth Condra, Wendell, Marion, Margaret, Mary Ellen, and Mingie Ann.
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Lester Sawvel
Sawvel
Frank Rogers
N.R. Ward
Oka
Danny
Robert Grubbs
George Firkins
Maxine
Homer Utterback
Harold Brown
Janice
Kenneth Condra
Wendell
Marion
Margaret
Mary Ellen
Mingie Ann
Family Gathering Honors Clyde Wilson Sunday
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and sons James John and Paul entertained at a family gathering Sunday in honor of Frank's brother Clyde Wilson of Goodyear Arizona en route home from a cotton growers association business trip to Washington DC Present were Mr and Mrs James Rousseau Lavilla Mr and Mrs Leonard Wilson and family Seymour Mr and Mrs FE G Hawk Mrs Alice Wilson Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk and daughters Miss Charlene Mahja Albia and Miss Annabelle Walter All enjoyed a cooperative dinner and visit Mr Wilson left Monday afternoon for Des Moines where he boarded a plane Tuesday for Arizona.
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Frank Wilson
James
John
Paul
Frank
Clyde Wilson
Goodyear
Harold Hawk
Misa Charlene Mahja
Albia
Misa Annabelle "Walter
Mr. Wilson
Des Moines
Thunder Storm Rips Through Locality Amid Sleet Threat
A Tuesday into Wednesday weather event hit the area with an unhandled thunder storm followed by a sleet storm. Local officials warned residents to seek shelter as icy conditions developed and travel was affected.
Card of Thanks From Mary Hoskinson
A card of thanks from Mary Hoskinson expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their support since her January 11 accident. She notes appreciation for kindness and the thoughtful sunshine basket and gifts received during her recovery.
Final Rites Tuesday For Archie Main 62
Archie R. Main 62 prominent farmer died Sunday at Methodist hospital Des Moines after four days illness. Born December 26 1887 in Monroe county near Moravia he lived near Albia for 12 years. Funeral Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Home Albia by Rev Lowell Colston with burial Moravia cemetery. Survived by wife three sons Clarice Kansas City Jack Des Moines Max at home three daughters Leona McCombs Des Moines Dorothea Ridgway Des Moines Lela Owens Sigournay three brothers Harvey Centerville Gus Charles both of Kanad City sister Mrs Ray McCloud Moravia and 14 grandchildren.
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Archie R. Main
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Mr. Main
Monroe County
Moravia
Albia
Lowell Colston
The
Christian Church
Lewis Funeral Home
Jack
Barbara Fenton Weds Mark Allen in Centerville Ceremony
Barbara Joan Fenton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otha Fenton married Mark Allen son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen on Wednesday evening January 11 at 7 o clock at the home of Reverend C E Francisco in Centerville. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Allen of Albla. The newlyweds are known in the Moravia area, both Moravia high School graduates class of 44 and 49 respectively, and reside on a farm south of Icontam.
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C.E. Francisco
Centerville
Misa Barbara Joan Fenton
Otha Fenton
Mark Allen
Richard Allen
Wayne Allen
Albla
Allen
Moravia
Moravia High School
Mrs. Allen
Icontam
Recent Bride Honored at Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs. M. E. Dicks hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home for Mrs. Mark Allen, a regent bride. Guests enjoyed social time, gifts, and refreshments. Attendees included Ernestine Argo Mildred Tarbell Fern Penfield Verna McAninch Martha and Helen Massman Helen and Max McAninch and many others. Ralph McDonough visited his uncle Brice McDonough in Leon. Mrs. Daphne Hilton spent Sunday with Lloyd McDonough and Ernest Tucker.
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M. E. Dicks
Mark Allen
Fontenny
Mawelmond
Beryl Brown
Ernestine Argo
Mildred Tarbell
Fern ‘Penfield
Verna McAninch
Martha
Helen Massman
Helen
Max McAninch
Jeasie
Charles McAninch
Florence
Glenna Dickr
Edith Callen
Mary Alem
Clara Brown
Addie Sheldon
Alta Allen
Pearl Free
Verda Argo
Mabel Hammond
Bery Brown
Elsie
Darlene Albertson
Sybil Argo
Grace
Sandra Whitehead
Po. Frame
Gertrude
Tommy Penfield
Ralph McDonough
Brice McDonough
Leon
Daphne Hilton
Lloyd McDonela
Ernest Tuckers
Church Services and Sermons Across Week
Catholic services at 10:00 a m and 11:00 a m with preaching by Billy Schaffner. Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:30 p m. Friday night focus on the Life of Christ. Congregational gathering features singing and special music. Revival sermon titled How to Revival. Church activities invite community participation.
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McCrory
Billy Schatf
Christ
Schaffner
Community Gatherings Planned Across Local Homes
Residents were invited to prayer meetings at Wilson and Floyd Fi Eston home Thursday evening and a ship gathering at Frank Woodward home Friday evening. A centarvillat Y duct an evening ice event is set for next Thursday evening February 2 at 7 20. Remember the same rally at Chariton February 1.
Pastor Harold's Sunday Services Text Ad
Fragmented notice outlines church activities with a pastor leading Sunday school at 10:00 and worship at 10:50 followed by youth fellowship at 6:30 and preaching at 7:30. The text invites attendance and prayer meeting, reflecting a local church schedule.
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Harold Ag
Methodist Church Services and Sermon Schedule
Wauneta McConnell leads Grace and Fairview Methodist churches with 9:45 morning service and 10:30 Sunday school. A sermon titled Man Who Dares is set for 8:00 p m. Attendance figures show steady growth and faithful participation.
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Grace
Methodist Church
Moravis
Wauneita McConnell
Man Who
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Rebekah Seven Degree Initiation Held by Moravia Lodge
Moravia Rebekah lodge No. 404 met Monday at the 1.C.C.F. hall for regular business and initiation. Mrs. Gerald Morgan led the session as the seven degree staff team conducted the initiation under Mrs. Carl Black. Candidates were Mrs. Raymond Charity and Mrs. Cecil Schrandt. Mrs. Frank Wilson was reinstated. Social hour featured chicken sandwiches celery pickles and coffee served by Mrs. Ivan Harsh Mrs. Law rence Roland and Mrs. J. P. Day. Thirty three members attended.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
1.C.C.F. Hall
Gerald Morgan
Carl Black
Raymond Charity
Cecil Schrandt
Frank Wilson
Ivan Harsh
Lawrence
Roland
J. P. Day
Sidney Green Dies At Home In Newton
Fred Tilmont received word Tuesday of the death of his brother in law Sidney Green who died unexpectedly at his home in Newton Pineal. Services will be held Thursday at Newton and the body will be brought to Mystic where graveside services will be held. Green, the former Celia Tillmont, has many friends here who sympathize with her and their son William in the loss of their husband and father.
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Fred Tilimont
Sidney Green
Newton
Pineral
Mystic
Re. Green
Celia Tillmont
William
F.F.A. Boys Win Pair Games at Centerville
The Moravia F.F.A. basketball squads defeated Centerville on the county seat floor Monday evening. The first team won 85 to 19 and the second string 32 to 8. Dicks and Potts led the first string with 11 points each, while Woodward topped the second team with 10 and L. Kaster added five.
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Moravia
Congregational Meeting and Sunday School Notices
Congregational service at 7 30 with Bible quiz and gospel preaching by Evangelist Clarence Schaffner. Sunday school at 9 00 with lessons on The Patience of God. Special music and worship at 9 45.
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Moravianing
Clarence Schaffner
Iconium Methodist Sees Better Attendance In Sunday Services
The newer roads boosted last Sunday's turnout at Iconium Methodist with 10:00 a. m. Sunday school and 11:00 a. m. worship. The sermon titled God Is Knocking at Your Door invites the community to attend next Sunday.
Mary Teater Weds at Grace Methodist Church Moravia
Mary Teater daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Teater of Myatic married Elmer Hiatt son of Mr and Mrs Ensil Hiatt of Centerville in a 1 pm Sunday ceremony at Grace Methodist Church Moravia. Rev Waunelta McConnell officiated the double ring service.
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Grace Methodist
Moravia
Misa Mary
Teater
Howard Teater
Myatic
Elmer Hiatt
Ensil Hiatt
Centerville
Waunelta McConnell
Carl Black
Patty Reagan
Carl Knapp
Moravia Fire Dept Plans Oyster Supper Shareholders Feb 9
Moravia fire department arranges a non profit oyster supper and program at the high school gym on Thursday evening February 9 for all local and rural shareholders. State fire officials will speak including Zack Cook or deputy if needed, with Robert Byrus of Ames bringing remarks and a film Smoke Eaters. Invitations will be mailed to shareholders with a return postal for reservations. This marks the first anniversary of the fundraising drive and the delivery of the new fire truck.
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Moravia Fire Department
Moravia Ah
Zack T. Cook
Iowa
Des Moines
Cook
Wm. Cornell
Maravis
Robert Byrus
Engineering Extension Service
Ames
Moravia
Byrus
Town State College
Morgen
Kinebrelt
Herman Brown Company
Samuel Goode Dies at 83 in Blakesburg Friday
Samuel Goode, 83, retired farmer, died at his Blakesburg home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Blakesburg. He was father to John Goode of Albia and survived by his wife and seven other children, including Victor and Cyril of Ottumwa, Arthur and Ina of Blakesburg, Maurice of Clio, Mrs. Elmer Millard of Ot Waana NTS: Syoraw tether of Unionville Algo grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
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Blakesburg
Formuel Goode
Ratired Farmer
Blakesare
John “Goode
Albia
Victor
Cyril
Ottumwa
Arthur
Ana
Maurice
Clio
Elmer Millard
Ot- Wa
Syoraw Tether
Unionville
Algo
Land
Pettibone Hosts Double Eight Club Party
Mr and Mrs Don Pettibone entertained the Double Eight club at a Thursday evening party. Prizes in the pitch games went to Mrs Carl Black T J Luse Mrs Kenneth Condra and Bert Turner. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Roge were guests.
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Don’ Pettibone
Double Eight
Carl Black
T. J. Luse
Kenneth Condra
Bert Turner
Lloyd Roge
Mrs Weston Hosts Layette Shower for Mrs Burns
A layette shower honoring Mrs. Leon Burns was held Thursday afternoon January 19 at Mrs. Davids Wester home with Mrs. Olin Foster Mrs. Russell Burns and Lola Boyer assisting. Prizes went to Ellen Paxston Yvonne Brosher Doris Hampton Orpha Stewart and Betty Phillips won the door prize. Attendees included a long list of local residents. Guests unable to attend sent gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Ellison and sons and Rickie Long were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack.
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Leon Burns
David Wester
Olin Foster
Russell Burns
Lola Boyer
Ellen Paxston
Yvonne Broshar
Doris Hampton
Orpha Stewart
Betty Phillips
Gitta
Mesdames
Sidney Sloan
Gabriel Fister
Phyllip Widmar
Eula ‘Strickler
Lou Long
Fern Long
Batty Phillips
Cecil O'Conner
Ruth Gladfelder
Effie McCreary
Orphe Stewart
ETC Club Holds Party at Howard Carson Home
The ETC club party was held last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carson with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer assisting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hailey Traue and Thelma Luse. Prizes were received by Mrs. Charley Johnson and Albert Veach as refreshments closed the evening.
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E.T.C. Club
Howard Carson
Lee Hiatt
Paul Spencer
Hailey Traue
Thelma Luse
Charley Johnson
Albert Veach
Rock
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B. B
Lester Sawvels
Semory
Mary Hoskinson
Archie Main
Barbara Fenton
Church of Christ
Mtconty
Fairview Methodist Nork
Rebekah
F.F.A
Iconium Methodist
Mary Teater
Feta
Karen Teater
Jimmy Knapp
Misa
Karen
Master Hmmy
Mr. Higtt
Ray
Verl Teater
Mra. Teater
Mrs. Hiatt
Brida
Ted Tester
Robert Scieszinski
Ferensa Thomas
Norma Hiatt
Phyllis Findley
Ted Teater
Theola
Clyde Beaty
Mra
Iryl Tarbell
Keith Phillips
Howard Phillips
Wendell Phillips
Homer Phillips
Kelly Gene Phillips
George Hiner
Wilbur Phillips
Jay Russell Phillips
Walter: Phillips
Harry Phillips
Janet Phillips
Glen Phillips
Rosemary Phillips
David Phillips
Anos Phillips
Ralph G. Talbot
Tom King
Ann Morris
Virginia Hayes
Myre
Paul Loch
Cari. Hamilton
Jay Argo
Harold Huff
Diana Wertz
Alliance
Nebr
Adda Rose Beaty
Adda Rose Beaty, Mr. and Mrs. Berle Beaty
Dean
Plano
W. O. Coulson
Lloyd Beaty
Sammy
Denny Beaty
John Beaty
Harriet
Larry Beaty
Marshalltown
Leo Beaty
Luella Mishler
Carl Phillips
Harold L. Mishler
J. E. McAninch
Melrose
Robert Seleszinski
W. E. Kelsey
iMr
Mee
Patty Reagay
Monroe
Appanoose
Lucas
Davis
Wapello
Agricultural Extension Service
Albis
Lloyd Reid
Ray Marley
Joe Hinertan
Karl Wesler
A. W. Rudnick
Iowa State College Dairy Industry
Leonard Radloff
Briggs and Stratton
Secon
Samuel Goode
Pettibones
Mrs. Weston
Mervin Ellison and Sons
Rickie Long
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