Van Dorin Home Gutted By Fire
Fire at the Van Dorin residence on Mil waukes Avenue at 4.00 pm Wednesday gutted much of the interior while firefighters battled the blaze for about ninety minutes. Clothing and bedding were saved from a front closet as the source remained undetermined. No one was home. Mr and Mrs VanDorin work nearby at Success Barber Supply Co. The home heated by natural gas has heat in the basement. damage estimate pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Art van Dorin
Milwaukes Ave
Genevieve Morgan
VanDorin
Success Barber Supply Co
Carson Home Damaged By Fire In Freezing Weather
A Florence home owned by Mrs. Carson suffered extensive smoke water and structural damage after a fire reportedly started from a defective coal furnace as she returned from Cedar Rapids. Lone fire department used three hose lines to douse the basement ceiling and entry via outside entrance. The blaze weakened the floor but did not burn through. the zero degree temperature contributed to challenging conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Carson
Moravia SCA Meets Monday Night at High School
Moravia SCA gathered at the high school gym Monday evening Jan 28 with Mrs Larry Brooks in charge Rev H La Vern Smith gave the invocation The program featured two high school sextette vocal numbers Clarence Sheldon spoke on social studies lessons including loan rates hidden in payments Nurse Adrian Ramos spoke on developing right personalities in children Fenton urged writing senators to support values before the legislature Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.A
Larry Brooks
H. LaVern Smith
Clarence Sheldon
Adrian Ramos
Appanoose County
Fenton
Thanks for thoughts during hospital stay and return
Mrs. Gerald Hunter Blakesburg expresses sincere thanks to everyone who remembered her during her stay at the University hospital in Iowa City and after returning home. She says their Mint doll memories will always be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ground Hog Supper Planned by E U B Church
The men of E U B church will host their annual Ground Hog supper Saturday evening February 2 at 9 30. Pancakes and sausage with coffee will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B. Church
Salvation Army Envelopes Sent to Moravia Students
The Salvation Army provides small envelopes to Moravia school students for donations. Envelopes were sent home with students and should be returned by Friday, February 8.
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Salvation Army
Moravia
Raymond Clark Near Communist China
Wayne Clark reports Raymond Clark in the Navy can now virtually see Communist China. He serves aboard an LST stationed in Hong Kong after flying from a California base to Japan and passing China en route to his post.
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Wayne Clarks
Raymond
China
LST
Hong Kong
California Naval Base
Japan
Albia School District Reorganization Vote Soon
Voters in Monroe and part of Appanoose counties will decide February 14 on reorganizing into an enlarged Albia Community School District. The proposal combines Albia, Lovilia, and ten rural districts with 11 polling places across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Appanhouse County
Albia Community
Lovilia
Albia
MHS Wins Two From Seymour
Moravia teams defeated Seymour on Tuesday night with the girls rallying 48 to 46 and the Mohawks winning 68 to 49. Joann Main and Nancy Mosley led the girls with 18 points apiece as Lois Strunk played strong defense on Barb Nruble, while Jay Taylor paced the boys with 19 points and Charles VanZante added 11 before fouling out.
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Moravia
Seymour
MHS Girls
Mohawks
Moravia Girls
Mohawkettes
Joann Main Arid
Nancy Mosley
Rose Blumer
Lois Strunk
Barb Nruble
Jay Taylor
Charles VanZante
Woodward
Ellison
Wits
Blakesburg
Fox Valley
Moulton
Moravia Firm Buys 10000 New 5c Postage Stamps
Moravia based Success Barber Supply Co. bought 10,000 of the new 5 cent postage stamps at the local post office. The note questions whether any other purchaser in the U S has matched such an initial single order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success
Moravia
Barber Supply Co
U.S
January Legislation Month Designation by Auxiliary
The American Legion auxiliary proclaims January as Legislation Month inviting all citizens to study proposed laws before Iowa's Sixtieth General Assembly and the eighty-eighth U.S. Congress. It emphasizes civic responsibility and urges individuals to prepare to express views to Iowa and U.S. legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
General Assembly
Iowa
United States Congress
Towa
U.S
David West Quits Station to Enter School
David West who has leased the Moravia Standard Oil station for three and a half years will leave the job about February 15. He plans a vacation and trip to Florida, then enroll in mechanical school at Oklahoma City after returning.
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David West
Moravia
Local visitors share weekends with Centerville families
Centerville residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pearl Dudley and son Jim, and Mr and Mrs Frank Cox with Valerie Brian Robin Dana Kaster of Des Moines. Wayne Foster family of Ottumwa joined Cox family visitors Saturday. Other visitors named include Mrs Rex Angel and Mrs Orel Easter with children. Nearby tales note Gerald Hunter of Blakesburg recovering from retinal surgery at University Hospital Iowa City and planning a Feb 5 check up in Town City.
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Pearl Dudley
Jim
Centerville
Frank Cox
Paul Benell
Valerie
Brian
Robin
Dana Kaster
Des Moines
Orel Kaster
Joe
Wayne Foster
Ottumwa
Rex Angel
Orel Easter
Dana
Robin Benell
Harold Burton
Steve Burger
Minburn
Sylvan VanDorin
Mearl Walter
Maurice Walter
Walter
Larry Pfannebecker
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
University Hospital
Iowa City
Town City
Moravia Girls and Boys Sweep Fremont On Court
Moravia hosted Fremont on Friday January 25 with both Moravia teams winning. The girls edged Fremont 52 48 amid 42 total fouls while the Mohawketts boys won 61 54 behind fast breaks led by Jim Ellison and a strong full court press. Regular meeting of Moravia Antiquity Lodge AF and AM No 252 set for February 3 at 7 30 pm at the Rebekah hall with Robert Potts as W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tarbell
Moravia
Fremont
Nancy Mosley
Joan Main
Fremont Girls
Lois Strunk
Peggy Rogers
Mohawketts
Mohawks
Jim Ellison
MHS
Nancy Mogley
Rose Blumer
Charles VanZante
Jay Taylor
Jim Argo
Moravian Antiquity Lodge
AF. & AM
Rebekah Ball
Robert Potts
W.M
District Masonic Meet Held in Oskaloosa
District Masonic meet at the Oskaloosa Masonic Temple on February 9 features reviews of programs for the coming year and addresses by the Grand Master of Masons in Iowa and Grand Lodge committees. The workshop, opened by Rev. Donald E. Gibson and Karl Shafer, includes talks on lodge programs and education with notes from Ralph C. Brown and other leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Oskaloosa Masonic Temple
Towa
Grand Lodge of Iowa Ln
Oskaloosa
Donald E. Gibson
Karl Shafer
Tri-Luminar Lodge
Robert EB. Woolis
Corydon
Gerald Dunsmore
Centerville
Ralph C. Brown
Bloomfield
Iowa Committee On Masonic Education
Ottumwa Couple Announce Engagement of Connie Johnson
Engaged Miss Connie Johnson of 117 North Hancock Ottumwa to Dean Gobble son of Leonard Gobble Ottumwa. Miss Johnson a Ottumwa High School senior and her fiancé a 1959 graduate employed at John Morrell Co. Bride to be is granddaughter of Gabe Johnson and Bill Laws of Moravia. A June wedding is planned.
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Wilbert A. Johnson
N. Hancock
Ottumwa
Connie O Gary
Dean Gobble
Leonard Gobble
Second St
Miss Johnson
Ottumwa High School
John Morrell Co
Gabe Johnson
Bill Laws
Moravia
Albert Tubaughs 55th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Albert Tubaugh of four miles southeast of town mark their 55th wedding anniversary. Married Feb 2 1908 near Blakesburg they later moved to the Miller church vicinity in 1944. They have five sons Ralph in Colorado Springs Cal Russell Ray in Belle Plaine Richard and Ray in Moravia and sixteen grandchildren. No celebration planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tubaugh
Irma McCoy
Blakesburg
Miller Church
Ralph
Colorado, Springs
Cale
Russell
Ray
Belle Plainé
Richard
Moravia
Tubaugh
Moravia Sorority Leads March of Dimes Drive
Chapter Eta Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi met January 24 with Karen Hinote to plan the March of Dimes drive. A committee including Jane Kaster Sharon Penfield Donna Pfannebecker and Jeanne O Conner will canvass the town for donations. Jeanie O Conner Sharon O Conner handle posters cards and banks. February social planned is Ralph Martini dance February 12 at Centerville. Hinote Pfannebecker lead program You and Your Audience. Three members to rephrase emotional words for the group. Next meeting February 14 at Jane Kasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter Eta Alpha
Beta Sigma Phi
Karen Hinote
Jane Kaster
Sharon Penfield
Donna Pfannebecker
Jeanne O’conner
Jane
Donna Rae
Jeanne
Sharon
Sharon O'Conner
Ralph Martari
Centerville
Jane Kasters
Barry Rountree Named YMCA December Personality
Barry Rountree of San Angelo Texas, a Central high school junior, is chosen as the San Angelo YMCA top personality for December. He serves as director, master of ceremonies and teen program producer, excels in speech, science and math clubs, and holds citizenship and scholarship awards. An Eagle Scout, he has represented San Angelo nationally, active in YMCA for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Rountree
Fanchen Winsler
Wiley B. Rountree
San Angelo
Texas
Central High School
Ordinance Fines Drivers for Running Over Fire Hoses
The Union urges public attention to an ordinance prohibiting driving over fire hoses. At a Carson house fire last Wednesday, hoses were repeatedly run over by cars, causing severe damage. The ordinance imposes a $25 fine plus costs for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson House
Second House
Mrs Ogden to Speak at World Service Day Service
Mrs J A Ogden will be the 11:00 a.m. speaker at Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday for World Service day. Theme Members One of Another. Mrs Grant Tad Jock presides, assisted by Women's Society of World Service members. Missions offering to be taken. Junior choir opening number. Mrs Emory Kehrberg will sing a vocal solo, Miss Linda Davis at piano.
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J. A. Ogden
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Grant Tad- Jock
Women’s Society of World Service
Emory Kehrberg
Linda Davis
Nazarene Church Weekly Services and Programs
The Church of the Nazarene presents Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Revival with Singspiration at 7:00 p.m. Youth with the Truth at 2:45 p.m. Evening Revival continues with 7:30 p.m. Hour of Prayer on Wednesdays and choir practice at 8:30 p.m. Pastor H. LaVern Smith leads.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Sumday
Revival Services and Church Activities Listed for Moravia and Drakesville
Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel announce worship and Sunday school times with evening youth classes. Moravia hosts worship and youth membership classes. Rev Elton D Coleman leads revival at Drakesville Methodist February 3 to 8 under Pastor Lloyd Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Elton
Coleman Fairview Church
Dean Tomlin
Community Center
J. C
Penny
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Richard Tubaugh
George
Hillcrest Baby Ford
Dubuque
Elton D. Coleman
Drakesville Methodist Church
Lloyd Nelson
World Service Day Planned At United Brethren Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor J A Ogden lists Sunday schedule with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. morning worship. World Service Day features the W S W S in charge of the service. Afternoon Youth Fellowship at 1 30 p.m. Evening service with Bible study and prayer. Church council meets Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. W S W S meets Friday February 8 at 7 30 p.m. Hostess Mrs Ethel VanDorin and lesson by Mrs Grace Main.
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United Brethren Church Evangelical
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
W.S.W.S
Church Council
Ethel VanDorin
Grace Main
Taylor Aid Meeting With Dorothy Boyer
Taylor Aid will meet Dorothy Boyer on February 7 to discuss plans and arrangements. The reminder emphasizes Valentine’s Day, hinting at a personal or social greeting related to the date.
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Taylor Aid
Dorothy Boyer
Valentine
Moravia Feeder Meeting Planned Feb 7 at Community Building
The Moravia Farm Service Company sponsors a farmer feeder meeting on Thursday February 7 at 10:30 in the Moravia Community Building. Two guest speakers from FS Services discuss cattle feeding trends including stilbestrol antibiotics and molasses. Refreshments and door prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Farm Service Company
Moravia
Donald Swanland
Iru Nathlich
FS Services, Inc
Cold Weather Sends Gas Use Higher in Moravia Area
Unusually cold and windy January spurs record gas demand in Town Southern Moravia. Alvin Warner reports more customers and 12 to 15 percent higher usage per customer while lines remain adequate. Moravia serves 161 gas customers. previous 24 hour high was 240 000 cubic feet on December 11 1962.
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Alvin L. Warner
Southern
Moravia
Ghatural
Moravia area social notes mention visits and guests
Des Moines residents Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCall spent Sunday with Mrs. McCall’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Fox. Miss Kay Herron of Phoenix stayed with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Boyer, Tuesday and attended a Moravia basketball game. Miss Madge Hough of Mt Pleasant visited Tuesday with her mother Mrs. Lula Tilimont and relatives Mr. and Mrs. Keith Roberts and daughter Joletta and Jane of Des Moines, and Mr. and Mrs. William Tomlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McCall
Des Moines
Art Fox
Kay Herron
Phoenix
Ariz
Ira Boyer
Moravia
Madge Hough
Mt. Pleasant
Lula R. Tilimont
Keith Roberts
Joletta and
Jane
William Tomlin
Hilton Hustlers Club Meeting Highlights
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H club met at Jim Rowley’s home where Mike Lathen spoke on cleaning seed oats and Jim Rowley spoke on a 4-H dairy project. Attendees included Robert and Dale Stewart Earl Gay Joe Salato Mike and Mark Lathen Jim Rowley and James Murdy. The next gathering will be at James Murdy’s home. Reporter James Murdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Jim Rowley
Mike Lathen
Robert and Dale Stewart
Earl Gay
Joe Salato
Mike
Mark Lathen
James Murdy
Moravia School Reports Scarlet Fever Cases
Moravia school has several lower grade students ill with scarlet fever. About 15 are absent, with clarification pending on how many have the illness. County Nurse Lorraine Ramos will visit daily for a week to monitor and prevent spread while advising parents to watch for symptoms and seek medical care if needed.
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Moravia
Fenton
Lorraine Ramos
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers Monday Evening
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs. Ray Charity presiding as noble grand. Myre Workman and Centerville team installed officers for the coming year including Helen Lou Stocker as noble grand and Robert Ashby as vice grand. A later installation date was set for absent officers.
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Moravia
Leonard Palmer
Frank Wilson
Noble Grand
Elsa Delong
D. E. Bishop
Guardian
Gerald Morgan
Ray Charity
Miss Stocker
C Ing Py Npar
Sagan Gladys
Genevieve Morgan
Fern Hu
Centerville
Cedar Rapids visitors and local family gatherings noted
Mrs. Howard Carson and her daughter stayed in Cedar Rapids from Wednesday to Friday visiting Mrs. Rowena McFatridge and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Megrew while handling business interests. Bill DuVall from Newton spent the weekend with his parents. A family gathering honored Kay on vacation from Phoenix Arizona where she trains as a nurse. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gougnour and Ricky, Reta and Randy, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carter Mediapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Boyer with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carter Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carson
Cedar Rapids
Rowena McFatridge
Herbert Megrew
Bill DuVall
Newton
Warren DuVall
Jim Herron
Kay
Phoenix
Ariz
Richard Gougnour
Ricky
Reta
Randy
Bob Carter
Mediapolis
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van Dorin
Carson
Moravia S.C.A
Mrs
Gerald Hunter Blakesburg
Raymond Clark
Communist
District Masonic
Albert Tubaughs
Moravia Sorority Heads
March OF Dimes
YMCA
Imrs. Ogden
Hilton
Hustlers
Rebekah Lodge
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