Moravia Names Wilbert Jensen New Superintendent
Moravia board announces Wilbert T. Jensen 44 will be superintendent for the coming year. Jensen has led Ute town schools near Dennison for three years and Callander Iowa for four years. He grew up in Newell Iowa, has a BA from Buena Vista College, studied at Drake, and is a Masonic Lodge member. He will move to Moravia after housing is arranged and notes the district has strong staff and aims to maintain a premier small-town school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jensen
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Drake
Des Moines
Indge
Sickman
August 9-12 County Fair Dates Set for Appanoose
Appanoose County Fair dates set for August 9 through 12 with free front gate and open house. Livestock judges include Don Rinner of Washington, Iowa. Wednesday features Farm Bureau activities and a radio program by KCOG along with music and plays. Painting for grounds underway with 31 gallons donated by local businesses and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Don Rinner
Washington
Iowa
Farm Bureau
KCOG
Hawkeye Lumber Company
Craver Lumber Company
Gamble Stores
Farmers Exchange
Harold Lamb
Davis Paint Company
Red Cross Drug Store
LeRoy Smith Hardware
Appanoose County Farm Supply Company
Fair Board
Oliver Blipping
Danny
Donald Merrick
Bob Malmberg
Warren Langfitt
Walter Hoover
Donald Kent
Harold
W2 W S Meets Friday at Campbell Home
The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church held their monthly meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at Mrs T E Campbell's home. The program included a lesson on Christian citizenship and talks on interracial goodwill and international fellowship led by Mrs Coffin Mrs Rabuck Mrs Cullen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
T. E. Campbell
Euri Roebuck
E. G. Hawksong
Campbell
Charles Coffin
Mabel Coulton
Rabuck
Zell Cullen
Hiterchurch Fellowship
Fred Haouuiood
Spirtual
Eleanor Miller
Eméal
4-H Girls Give Program At Hilton Church
Monroe and Troy township 4-H girls held a social program at Hilton church featuring skits sings and a duet. Roy Ellison opened the meeting Dorotha Kenton read minutes. Women and girls presented projects and a slide show by County Extension Director Mr. Reid followed by pie ice cream cones and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Troy Township
Hilton Church
Roy Ellison
Dorotha Kenton
Mrs. Davis
Beverly
Paul Dean Woodward
Troy 4-H
Viper
Monroe Township
Eileen Turner
Helen Davis
Lois Albertson
Judy
Donna Woodward
Monroe Club
Alice Scott
Mr. Reid
Methodists Gather as Farewell to Hickman
About 100 Methodists and guests met at the Karl Tuttle home to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hickman as they move from Moravia to Hamburg Iowa. The event, hosted by class No. 8, featured homemade ice cream and cake, a gift presentation by Mrs. Frank Wilson, and remarks praising the Hickmans’ service to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Karl Tuttle
J. J. Hickman
Moravia
Hamburg
Towa
Tuttle
Frank Wilson
Hickman
Miss McConnell
Fall Festival Meeting Set for Monday Evening
The ladies, committees and all interested are urged to attend the Fall Festival meeting Monday evening at 8:00 at the community hall. Final festival plans will be made during the session.
Fconium Ladies Aid Meets at Methodist Church
Eleven ladies and four children met at the Methodist church on Thursday to carry on church work. Afternoon included material selection for upholstering three chairs, monthly committee assignments, and quilting. Table blessing preceded refreshments by the June committee. Attendees: Pearle Free, Bruce Thompson, Sybil Argo, Maude Whitehead, Carrie Turner, Nellie Thompson, Grace Whitehead and Sandra, Ruth McCord, Martha and Orville, Blanche Argo, with Mrs. Mary Allem, Clara Brown, and Emily Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle Free
Bruce Thompson
Sybil Argo
Maude Whitehead
Carrie Turner
Nellie Thompson
Grace Whitehead
Sandra
Ruth McCord
Martha and Orville
Blanche Argo
Mary Allem
Clara Brown
Emily Thompson
Kelsey Anniversary Celebrated At McAninch Home
Mrs Verna McAninch and Mrs Verda Arvo hosted a Sunday gathering at the John McAninch residence to honor Mr and Mrs Wm Kelsey on their 58th wedding anniversary. A dinner for 24 featured numerous relatives and friends who shared gifts, photos, and warm conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna McAninch
Verda Arvo
John McAnineh
Hooor
Wm. Kelsey
Wim, Kelsey
Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
George Hiner
Centerville
A. J. Brown
Osa
Francis Argo
Oscalousa
Russell Argo
Francis Miller
Newton
Guy Argo
Mor
Don Polson
Ray Argo
jMeo
John van. McAninch
Jay Argo
Rosa Beauty
Jim McAninel
John McAniieb
Belocy
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule and Camp Reports
Earl E Rabtick pastor leads Evangelical United Brethren Church activities with Sunday school at 10 a m Worship at 10:50 a m Youth fellowship at 7 p m preaching at 8 p m Prayer meeting Thursday and church night refreshments Friday. Missionary Guild meets Monday with Kathleen Halden. Camp reports highlight Marion Condra as honor camper, Viola Hammond and Kathleen Halden singing, Bill Bishop winning croquet. Invitation to worship remains open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabtick
Old Mason
Missionary Guild
Kathleen Halden
Marion Condra
Viola Hammond
Bill Bishop
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Service Notice
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa invites families to Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m led by Minister Waunelta McConnell The sermon titled The Greatest Thing in the World encourages study and fellowship during the Sunday school hour Worship locations and times are stated and encouraged for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Waunelta McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church Fellowship Meeting Announcement
Wesley Methodist Church invites the community to morning worship at 9 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m. The regular monthly Wesley Chapel fellowship will be held at the church Friday evening July 1 at 8 o'clock with a planned program and refreshments. attendees are asked to bring cake cookies or ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Church of the Nazarene FLA Service Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene FLA lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M Hi Johnson as superintendent Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Young people's meeting at 7:30 p.m. Juniors meet at 7:30 p.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Pastor Hahn leads the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
FLA
Hahn
M. Hi. Johnson
Moravia Church of Christ Morning Service Info
Moravia Church of Christ led by James J. Brown announces morning service at 9 45 a m Sunday School at 11 00 a m with Eugene McCrory, service and singing times include Sunday evening 8 00 p m and Friday prayer meeting and Bible study at 8 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James J. Brown
Eugene McCrory
Church Service Schedule at ICGNIUM Church
The notice lists Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and Lord's Supper singing and preaching at 11:00 a.m. It invites attendees to hear the whole counsel of God, indicating a full church service schedule.
W.S.C.S Meeting Set for July 20 at Bertha Broshar Home
The W S C S of the Methodist church will meet at 2 p m on Wednesday July 20 at the home of Bertha Broshar to discuss church activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
The
Methodist Church
Bertha Broshar
Horace Schaffner Accepts Kellerton Pastorate
Mr and Mrs Horace Schaffner and Dorothy Jean will move to Kellerton Iowa where he has accepted a pastorate at the Church of Christ They were in Kellerton Sunday for a trial sermon They recently returned from Cincinnati Ohio where he attended the Cincinnati Bible Seminary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Schaffner
Dorothy Jean
Kellerton
Iowa
Church of Christ
Schaffner
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Bille Seminary
Dinner Honors Glen and Charlene Burns
A cooperative dinner at the Russell Burns home honored Glen Burns of San Francisco and Charlene Burns of Moravia Route 2 for Charlene's birthday. Relatives attending included Ma and Mrs. Leon Burns, Paul Dean, K Risen, Kay and Paul Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Thompson, and many Burns family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Burns
Glen Burns
San Francisco
Calif
Charlene Burns
Moravia
Route 2
Leon Burns
Paul Dean
Krusen
Kay
Paul Burns
Centerville
Star Route
Leo Thompson
Mildred
Deve
Mary
Evelyn
Dwight
Donald
Dale
Glen
Dorothy
Robert
Larry
Jerry
Masine Burns
Phivence
Clendelyn
Donne
Marvin
Joseph Under
Mr and
Mrs
Glee Burs
Russell Burts
Charlotte Water Lucile Taylor
Glee Burns
Cail
Moravia Rebekah Officers Installed Monday Evening
Moravia Rebekah lodge installed officers at the I O O F hall Monday evening with Mrs D E Bishop and Mrs R R Pennington as district deputy president and deputy grand marshal. Elected officers include Warold Hudgens noble grand and Imogene Hiatt vice grand. Appointed officers, trustees, and supports named. nineteen members present and a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Bishop
R. R. Pennington
Rebekah
I. O. O. F. Hall
Warold Hudgens
Noble Grand
Imogene Hiatt
Gerald Morgan
Paul Spencer
Jwarden
Lester Sawyer
Gene la
Moravia Chapter Hosts Golden Rule Meeting at Lovilia
The Moravia Eastern Star chapter presented the Golden Rule meeting in Lovilia on Tuesday July 12. Performers included Ann Pettibone in a piano solo and a girls quartet with Janet Broshar Georgiana Winsler Patty Halden and Kathleen Halden. The Lovilla chapter will carry the meeting to Tracy Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
The
Eastern Star
Lovilia
Ann Pettibone
Janet Broshar
Georgiana Winsler
Patty Halden
Kathleen Halden
Wayne Wolf
Billy Bishop
Marjorie Coulson
Jimmie Main
Charles Burton
Linda
Merrill Coulson
Miz
Nadine Winsler
Doris Wilson
Louise Wolf
Mae Hickman
Lovilla
Tracy, Towa
Taylor Toilers Enjoy Basket Dinner July 3
On July 8 the 4-H club met at the New Hope school house for a basket dinner at noon. Members and parents attended including Harold Holder Donald Kent Earnest Hiatt Virginia Robert Sandra George Turner Mary Beth Jimmie George Betty Lu Billy Harsh and Earl Boyer Carolyn Judy Kenny and Ronnie. The tour visited Robert Carter’s calves and hogs Betty Harsh’s Corriedale sheep Earl Boyer’s Judy and Carolyn’s sheep and chickens Jimmie George Turner’s calf and Earnest Hiatt’s to end at Robert Hiatt’s sheep. Next meeting will be at Earnest Hiatt’s home led by reporter Betty Harsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope School House
Harold Holder
Donald Kent
Earnest Hiatt
Virginia
Robert
Sandra
George Turner
Mary Beth
Jimmie George
Loyd Carter
Marilyn Hiatt
Betty Lu
Billy Harsh
Earl Boyer
Carolyn
Judy
Kenny
Ronnie
Robert Carter
Betty Harsh
Corriedale
Jimmie George Turners
Hiatt Family Reunion Held At U S Hiatt Home
A large Hiatt clan gathering took place Sunday July 10 at the U S Hiatt residence with all nine children and many relatives present. Attendees from multiple states enjoyed a noon picnic in the park, shared memories, and celebrated Mr Fern Hudgens birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Hiatt
Earl Weston
Ruth
Alice Jean
Gary
Longview
Wash
Vera Davis
Spring, Valley
Minn
Lou Taylor
Leroy
Delmar Tay_lor
Mary Ann
Tappi
Paul Hiatt
Dean
Larry
Roger
Napier
Iowa
Otha Hiatt
Jean
Joyce
Gus Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Ernest Hiatt
Virginia
Robert
Sandra
Mia
Kenneth Hiatt
Lora
Donald
Carl Hiatt
George Firkins
Maxine
Clair McDanes
Clyde Walker
Orval Tharp
Dorothy
Centerville
Klso
Fern Hudgens
Visiting relatives in Steeble Wil this week
Mr and Mrs Dean Wolf of Br Madison are visiting at the home of their brother Mr and Mrs Den Wall with family Mr and Mrs Albert Witherby spent a week at their own home's in Steebile Wil returning home Wednesday July 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Wolf
Br. Madison
Tis Brother
den Wall
Albert Witherby
Oun
Steebile
Wil
Goode and Sons to Build Albia Grain Elevator
Goode and Sons announce construction of Albia grain elevator just west of the Burlington depot on GC, B, and Q tracks. Surveying aimed for Monday with completion in six weeks. Capacity 7,500 bushels initially with future units, built by George W. Smith Construction Co. of Webster City. The facility will house modern handling equipment and serve as a local market for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goode
Albia
Burlington
Goode Company
Goode’ S Feed & Seed Company
U B Church Elects Officers at Sunday Service
New officers were elected at the E U B church during Sunday services. Appointed posts include benevolence treasurer M K Blackman, financial secretary Albert Veach, church treasurer Frank Swaim, and class leader Mrs Charles Coffin. Harold Mason reelected Sunday school superintendent with Mrs M K Blackman as assistant and Wendell Murdy as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Blackman
Albert Veach
Frank Swaim
Charles Coffin
Harold Mason
Harry Woodward
Wendell Murdy
Cedars Falls
Margaret Condra
Phyllis Rahuck
Kathleen Halden
Patty Halden
Viola Hammond
Man Killed by Train at Mystic
Vernon Milburn a 39 year old Mystic resident was killed by a Milwaukee freight train at 12 45 a m Sunday in Mystic Coroner R L Fenton citing a trainman said Milburn lay across the track just before the locomotive struck him The death was deemed unavoidable for railroad employees Milburn born in Mystic son of George and Myrtle Milburn survived by wife Arlene Hiatt of Moravia a daughter and four sons William 14 Danny 6 Ronald 3 Jerry 1 1/2 plus several sisters and brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Milburn
Mystic
Milwaukee
R. L. Fenton
Milburn
Fenton
George
Myrtle Milburn
Rockford
Arlene Hiatt
Moravia
William
Danny
Ronald
Jerry
Sunshine Ladies Plan Annual Picnic July 31
The Sunshine Ladies club met July 6 at Imogene Tisue’s home to embroider and hold a brief business session. They scheduled the annual picnic for July 31 at Centerville Park for all members and families, planned a sunshine basket for member Mrs. Mabel Gladfelder, and designated the day as guest day with 17 guests. Prizes awarded for games and mystery box, with many members listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Ladies Club
Imogene Tisue
Mamie Tisue
Centerville Park
Mabel Gladfelder
Celia
Nellie
Mayme
Inogene
Lela Harrison
Lois Tadlock
Ernesting Ale
Helen Tadlock
Irene Tadlock
Mayme Cordes
Jessie Potts
Celia McDanel
Nellie Gladfelder
Leanne Main
Louise McDanel
Rissie Gladfelder
Core Ankeny
Ethel Hamilton
Velde Brown
Dorothy Perry
Jenny Jennings
Johnson
Irene
Sue
Leis Tadlock
Charles
Ernestine Argo
Uecony
Gerald
Evelyn Nash
Beverly
Janet
Lovilly McKera
Lely Harison
Dariene Gladfelder
Linh Tisue Luvitle McKee
Leah ‘Pisue
Augusta
Military Services Here Friday for Eugene Main
Military services will be held Friday at 2:00 for Private First Class Eugene G. Main of Moravia who died on Okinawa June 8, 1945. The town will pause with flags at half mast. burial with full military honors at Main Station follows at Turner Funeral Home. Main, 23, served in the 32nd Infantry, married to Mary Frances Broshar, with two children, and leaves a mother and five siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eugene G. Main
Okinawa
Eugene
32Nd Infantry
Eugene Glenn Main
Glenn
Birdie Main
Hysham
Mont
Mary Frances Broshar
Carol Ann
Larry Eugene
Irene Fowler
Gaylord Main
Unionville
Opal Harris
Dwight Main
Herbert Main
Des Moines
Legion Hall
Hammond Matrimony Set in Centerville
Miss Joan Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Clark Mystic and Max Hammond son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond were united in marriage in a single ring ceremony at p m Sunday July 3 at the office of Justice of Peace H H Henderson in Centerville Attended by Mr and Mrs Robert Hiatt Ottumwa The couple will live in Oakdale where they both are employed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Clark
Charles Clark
Mystic
Max Hammond
Fred Hammond
Justic of Peace
H. H. Henderson
Centerville
Robert Hiatt
Ottumwa
Oakdale
Moravia All Stars in tense softball win and injuries
Moravia Junior all stars edged Main Station Juniors 12 to 11 with Jack Kaster on the mound. In a separate Thursday game Main Station won 17 to 13 as Gardner Hatchery fell to them while Plano-led visitors beat Fox Garage 15 to 12. A dramatic Wednesday night clash saw Moravia take a one run lead over Ottumwa Dr Pepper when Whicker stole home, injuring Hansen who required stitches. McDanel pitched well for Moravia, holding Ottumwa to three hits as Counterman and teammates added sustained pressure. Monday results: Moravia Juniors lost 22-23 to Adelt Plow Boys. Hatchery beat Udell 6-1. Tuesday Fox Garage defeated Unofficial standings showed Gardners 22 Main Station 4 and Fox Garage 22 Kuster Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jack Kaster
Lyle Morris
Vern Kaster
Gardner Hatchery
Main Station
Plano
Fox Garage
Moravia All-Stars
Ottumwa Dr. Peppers
McDanel
Moravia All- Stars
Ottumwa
Counterman
Broshar
Brown
Whicker
Ty Gardners
Kuster Coal Co
Special Firemen Meeting Friday Night At Station
All firemen are to attend an early meeting at 6 45 PM this Friday at the fire station. Homesite Pump Corporation will demonstrate their portable utility pump that evening. Attendance before darkness is requested to allow the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homesite Pump Corporation
Citywide weed cleanups set by July 20 deadline
City officials warn residents to remove weeds from vacant lots and along sidewalks. State law requires property owners to gut and clear up vegetation by July 20, with enforcement actions possible for noncompliance.
Judging Lessons at Wilsons Farm Friday
Instruction in livestock judging offered to Monroe county 4 H club boys at the Frank Wilson farm near Moravia Friday. Session starts 9 30 a m. Topics include stock judging fundamentals such as conformation quality condition and important beef parts plus analysis judging reasons and judging outlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Frank Wilson
Moravia
Maurice Rosault
Budget Estimates Show Town Valuation Rise This Year
Budget estimates published this week project a higher town valuation with hearing set for July 28 at the community building. Taxable valuation up by about 10,000.60 and money and credits more than doubling to 56,000.00. Total budget increase 230, including 100 more for lights and fire maintenance and 200 more for cemetery expenditures, offset by a 100 cut in city hall maintenance and 50 in the general fund.
Auxiliary Farewell For Mrs Hickman July 12
Regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary will be Tuesday evening July 19 in the Mora Via Park with a cooperative supper at 6 30. This is no farewell for Mrs Hickman who leaves soon for their new home in Hamburg. Dessert and coffee will be furnished by the committee. Please bring your own table service covered dish and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Moravia Park
Moravia coon dogs win field trial near Bloomfield
Moravia's coon dogs dominated a Sunday field trial near Bloomfield on the John Denny farm. Top honors went to Brunt owned by Richard Proctor of Moravia for First Tree, to Ace owned by Virgil Raster of Moravia for First Line, and to Blackie owned by Noel McMusgis of Cantril for Second Line. Ferently won a $200 prize at the event near Langster, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bloomfield
Clarence Archer
John Denny
Brunt
Richard Proctor
Ace
Virgil Raster
Blackie
Noel McMusgis
Richard
Jollys Welcome Daughter in Iowa City Birth
Mr and Mrs Clelland Jolly of Marengy welcomed a daughter born July 5 at the hospital in Iowa City. The infant weighed six pounds one ounce and was named Jupies Mise. Grandparents include Freewian Jolly and great grandmother Mrs Adred Curlyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clelland Jolly
Marengy
Iowa City
Adred Curlyon
Freewian Jolly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilbert Jensen
W.S
Campbell Home
Fconium Ladies Aid
WM. Kelseys
Chauurches
Icgnium
Glen and
Moravia Rebekah
Taylor Toilers
U. S
Sunshine Ladies Plan
Eugene Main
Wilson’s
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