Centennial Crowning Plans for King Queen at Moravia Festival
At a Thursday meeting in the Community hall the Centennial and Rail Festival committees outlined crowning a king and queen for ages 15 to 19 with August 1 deadline for candidates. The pageant, stunts for children, home talent and reunion efforts were discussed with multiple chairmen named and a finance committee noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
Lester Sawyer
Lloyd Brown
Moravia
McDonough
Grace White
Richard Smith
John Caridrék McDonough
Lana
John VanZante
Wm. Woodward
Mear Walter
K. Blackman
Charles Broshar
Larry Brooks
Leonard Paiker
Genevieve ‘Morgan
Raymond Charity
Flora _ Jones
Lyndon Mc
Darel
Descendants Gather for Moravia Park Family Reunion
A Sunday basket dinner marked a reunion of the Swaim family with Levi and Matilda Swaim descendants attending from Ottumwa Drakesville Bloomfield Oskaloosa Moravia and nearby. Names include Austin Herald Raymond Franklin Basil Ted Tadlock Tadlock Tadlock and Tubaugh families among others.
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Levi
Matilda Swaim
Mornvia’ Park
Ottumwa
Austin Swaimn
Herald Swaim
Raymond Swaim
Franklin Swaim
Bill Swaim
Ronald Dabney
Drakesville
Basil Swaim
Clarence Swaim
Bloomfield
Ted Eston
Patay Wilby
Oskaloosa
Moravia
Ang
Frank Swalm
John Tad- Yoo
A. 0. Main
O. G. Woodward
Grant Tadlock
Sunshine Baskets Handed to Ill Moravia Homes
The girls missionary guild led by Miss Mary Rose Main visited Moravia homes Monday evening to present sun shine baskets to eighteen shut-ins sick and elderly folk. Counsellors Miss Mabel Coulson and Mrs Emery Hiatt accompanied the group and sang choruses for the recipients, who expressed thanks for the gesture.
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Mabel Coulson
Emery Hiatt
Moravia
Mary Rose Main
Expression of thanks for flowers and kindness after Mnegs
A brief note of gratitude expresses heartfelt thanks for flowers gifts and cards received by a family during Mnegs. The writer emphasizes that the kindness will not be forgotten and extends thanks to friends and others for support.
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Lols
Obscure tribute note reflects on passing and memory
A fragmented line remembers someone who has passed away and is greeted with cheerfulness. It hints at appreciation and recalling the person with fondness. The text reads as a brief memorial sentiment.
Legion Auxiliary officers installed by county president
Mrs Lena Southern of Moulton, county president of the American Legion Auxiliary, installed local unit officers at a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Mrs Lester Brain was elected first vice president to fill a vacancy. A joint Legion and Auxiliary picnic is set for July 26 at 6:30 with a basket supper. Delegates to the state convention in Des Moines were named, and committees across numerous roles were announced. Social hour featured games and prizes, with refreshments served by several members.
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Lena Southern
Moulton
American Legion Auxiliary
Lester Brain
William Gardner
Larry Brooks
Zell Callen
Ernest Kincade
Frank Lathen
Chester Broshar
Knoxville
John Veach
Ralph Tucker
Gardner
Brooks
Lee Hiatt
Carl Black
Gerald Morgan
Marvin Gardner
Fred Hammond
Gus Pfannebecker
Halph Tucker
Pan American
Lester Sawyer
Richard Veach
L. M. Williams
Ernest.Kincade
Dwight Kincade
Jay Oehler
Andy Mosley
Birdie Main
Mary Burns
J. P. Day
Parley
Leonard ‘Palmer
Hazel, Hedger
Robert Sloan
Cynthia Callen
M H S Class of 1916 Holds First Reunion Sunday
The M H S class of 1916 held its first reunion since graduation, gathering at Grace Methodist Church dining room. Seven of the original twelve attended. letters were read from Audley Smith of West Palm Beach Florida and Fred Johnson of Bethesda Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Audiey
Smith
West Palm Beach
Fra
Fred Johnson
Bethesda
Maryland
Audley
George Washington University
Fred
United Stated Fishery Department
Mra. Waldo-Handy
Fern Selby
Los Angeles
Calif
Home Safety Council of
Handy
A. G. Broshar
Gael Pabst
Waterloo
Gerald
R.O.T.C
Ames
Iowa Public Service Company
Re Elect Fred Hammond At Crawley Reunion
Fred Hammond was re elected president of the Crawley reunion at a gathering Sunday in Moravia park. Mrs George Longnecker was elected secretary treasurer. A noon basket dinner preceded a program of music and a reading by Mrs Lizzie Sherwood. The 1952 reunion is set for the third Sunday in July at Moravia Spark.
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Fred Hammond
Crawley
Moravia Park
George Longnecker
Lizzie Sherwood
Moravia
Tom Crawley
Hugh .Crawley
James
Hartlton Moore
Dee
Danny
Mr. Pleasant
George Clark
Carsol
Phyllis
Ottumwa
John Wright
Newton
Roy Duffy
Blair
Nebr
Jackie
Cedar Falls
Knoxville
Noe Agan
Columbia
Iowa
Elmer Selix
Jeasa Walte
Lloyd Selix
Udell
Frans Selix
Bloomfield
Fletchers Buy Gardner Home In West Town
Mr and Mrs T J Fletcher have purchased the Gardner modern residence in the west part of town. Mr and Mrs Harry Tisue Jr of Waterloo are the proud parents of a daughter Deana Diane born Saturday morning July 44
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T. J. Fletcher
Gardner Modern
Harry Tisue, Jr
Waterloo
Deana Diane
Class of 1949 Reunion Held At Albia Park
Moravia High School graduates of 1949 gathered at Albia Park for a Sunday reunion attended by about 30 members. A cooperative dinner followed, with renewed acquaintances and a business meeting naming organizers for the 1952 reunion. Several members unable to attend sent letters and messages to service members Gerald Mikels and Paul Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Brain
Ruth Watts
Hedrick
Brain
Lester Tull
Ottumwa
Carlotta Pelkington
Joyce
Tull
Chester Woodcock
Albia
Peoples National Bank
Leta Spencer
Hilton
Frank Wilson
Ruth Cox
James
John
Paul
Lee Hiatt
Aleafa Platt
Moravia
Hiatt
Glen, Sutherland
Seattle
Wash
Carl Buckmaster
A. G. Broshar
Frank Wilton
Gerald Mikels
Junior) Spencer
Richard Smith
Winterset
Corita Cory
Bruce Faber
Cedar Rapids
Mark Allen
Barbara Fenton
Gene Gladfelder
Ralph Johnson
Don Breese
Jeraldine Easter
Centerville
Mary Rose Main
Bob Scieszinski
Wilma Overturf Scieszinski
Newton
Virginia Carter
Georgiana Winsler
Delma Veach
Norma Zimmer
Des Moines
Boyd Paxston
Keith Wood
George Tracy
Iowa City
John Wilson
Annabelle Walter
Bob Wilson
Blakesburg
Elmer Hiatt
Mary Teater
Walter Paris
Scotts Field
Paris
Buddy
Jean Long
Mary Louise Fisher
Viola Zapuder
Ted Campbell
W F M Society Reelects Mrs Main President
Mrs Forrest Main was reelected president of the W F M society of the Church of the Nazarene at a church meeting. Offiers elected included Mrs O G Woodward vice president and Mrs Frank Woodward secretary treasurer. Leo Thompson was chosen delegate to the August Assembly in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Main
W. F. M. Society of the Church of the Nazarene
O. G. Woodward
Frank Woodward
Charles Keyes
Carson Jordan
M. H. Johnson
Harley Woodward
Cemetery meeting urged for Arn area near Brompton
Residents and interested parties are urged to attend a meeting about the Arn old cemetery near Brompton at the Albia court house on Saturday July 21 at 2 p.m.
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Arnold Cemetery
Brompton
Albia Court House
Services Today for Irvin Whicker 79
Irvin Whicker died near midnight Tuesday at Cen terville hospital after being moved from Stevens nursing home. He was 79 and lived in Stevens nursing home six years. Survived by three brothers Oss Whicker Albia H L Whicker Lay Colorado and Pearl Whicker Missouri and one sister Mrs George Eaton Promise City Town. Funeral by Turner Funeral Home this afternoon with Rev Martin Greer officiating. Interment at Haines cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Whicker
Centerville Hospital
Stevens
Mr. Whicker
Oss Whicker
Albia
H. L. Whicker
Lay
Colorado
Pearl Whicker
Missouri
George Eaton
Promise City
Town
Turner Funeral
Martin Greer
Haines Cemetery
Birthday dinner honors Marie Dianne Van Dorin
Marie Dianne Van Dorin was honored July 11 when 12 friends gathered at her home to celebrate her 4th birthday. Guests included Jeanne Hawk, Bobby Faber, Nancy Carol Faber, Marcia Walter, Shirley, Sharon, Joyce and Connie Walter, Yvonne, Rita and Linda Gardner, and Deborah and Marie Dianne Van Dorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dianne van Dorin
Jeanne Hawk
Bobby Faber
Nancy Carol Faber
Marcia Walter
Shirley
Sharon
Joyce
Connie Walter
Yvonne
Rita
Linda Gardner
Deborah
Legion Auxiliary Picnic Set for July Twenty Sixth
Joint picnic for Legion and Auxiliary members and families will be held Thursday evening July 26 at 6 30 in the park. Basket supper and drinks will be furnished by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Reverend Greer to Spend Vacation in Tennessee
Reverend Martin Greer and family depart Monday for a two Sunday vacation in Tennessee. They plan to return to Moravia by Friday evening, August 10, visiting Mrs. Greer's parents in Madison and later staying near Parrottville at Rev Greer’s parental home.
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Rev. Greer
Tennessee
Martin Greer
Moravia
School Budget Cut for Year and Teacher Hire
The school board adopted a leaner budget for next year with expenditures of 88 790 and expected income of 67 300 from non-tax sources, leaving 21 490 to be raised by taxes. They plan 46 fluorescent lighting fixtures and hired Miss Bess Price for first and second grade positions. Mrs Louise Oehler suffered a stroke and remains in serious condition at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville. her son-in-law Kenneth Barghahn and daughter and grandchildren from Knoxville attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Oehler
St.orseph Hospital
Centerville
Kenneth Barghahn
Knoxville
Barghahn
Bess Price
Oskaloosa
Waa
Fancher
Ontta
Ft. Madison
Graveside services for William Carl Glick held in Pennington Cemetery
Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at Pennington Cemetery south of Sigourney for William Carl Glick infant son of Mr and Mrs Clell Glick born Monday at Sigourney Hospital. The Rev W W Steinmetz of the Methodist church officiated. Glick, now with the armed services at Camp McCoy Wisconsin, is grandson of Mr and Mrs Harry Glick of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennington Cemetery
Sigourney
William Carl Glick
Clell Glick
Sigourney Hospital
W. W. Steinmetz
Methodist Church
Glick
Armed Services
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Harry Glick
Moravia
Demonstration Plots Show Benefits Of Fertilizers
The Moravia FFA oats and legume fertilizer demonstration plot, west of the highway on Iconium road, shows nitrogen at 40 pounds per acre and phosphorus at a similar rate benefiting yields. Conducted by Spencer Chemical Company and sponsored by the local FFA chapter, the plot aims to inform farmers about fertilizer value during abnormal or normal seasons. Final yield data will come later. early results indicate clear benefits.
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Moravia
Happy Helpers Plan Picnic For July
The Franklin Happy Helpers held their July 10 meeting with president Martha Butts presiding. Minutes were read by secretary Martha McCord, tefim demonstration on Setting in a Sleeve shown, and 4 H and American flags were pledged. A Centerville Park picnic is planned for July 19. Janice Mosley, Charlotte McAninch and Joan Moore named to the picnic committee. hostess Joan Moore served refreshments.
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Franklin Happy Helpers
Martha Butts
Martha McCord
Joan Moore
Centerville Park
Janice Mosley
Charlotte McAninch
Sunshine Club Meets at Boyers July
Vera Boyer presided at the Sunshine Club meeting on July 11. Four members were absent. A cooperative lunch was served. Prize winners included Lela Harrison Aucille McKern and Mamie Tisue. Mystery Pal gifts went to Celia McDanel Venetta McKern and Patty Boyer. Nut meat work occupied the day. Next meeting hosted by Celia McDanel on August 1.
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Vera Boyer
Lela Harrison
Aucille McKern
Mamie Tisue
Celia McDanel
Venetta McKern
Patty Boyer
Sunshine Club
Net
Field Day and Plowing Match Near Udell Aug 2
Appanoose County soil conservation field day on Max Brown farm near Unionville on Thursday August 2 features a countywide plowing match for all contestants a kid's fish day with 4000 adult bullheads and prizes wagon train tours to nearby farms and a wide open no license no rule fish day for boys and girls of school age with rods reels willow poles and safety pins allowed
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Appanoose County
Max Brown
Unionville
S&s
Bill Boswel
State Conservation Commission
Miller Church Bible School Program Friday Evening
The Miller church presents a Bible School program Friday at 8:00 PM. The public is invited to attend this church event at the Miller Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Church Bible School
Miller Church
Udel Missionary Society Holds Public Service
The Brethren Woman's Missionary Society conducted its annual public service on Sunday evening. An offering supported benevolences and Ashland seminary. The program featured congregational singing, scripture and prayer by Della McConnell and Hazel Powell, solos, a playlet, a talk on the society's functions, and a closing benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Woman's Missionary Society
Ashland Seminary
Della McConnell
Hazel Powell
Solo
Linda Moore
John Claxton
Kathryn
Deeter
The
Woman's Missionary Society
H. B. Spring
Helen Rouse
Claxton
Deloris Henshaw
Lloyd Whisler
Jess Stuckey
W. M.S. Benediction
Caster Family News Dinners and Visits Highlight Weekend
Mr and Mrs Leo Caster and son Denny hosted Sunday dinner at the E Caster home. Afternoon callers included Clarence Caster and family Floyd Caster and Clifford Caster. Mr and Mrs William Gardner joined Monday evening supper with Charles Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Caster
Denny
E. C. Caster
Clarence Caster
Floyd Caster
Clifford Caster
William Gardner
Charles Fulton
Service Men Earn Commendation Ribbon in Korea
In Korea Carl Cox serves with the 19th Regiment and Dayton O Dotson, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson, receives the commendation ribbon with metal pendant for meritorious service with the U S 2nd Infantry Division now in Chicago IL The report notes Pvt Bobbie D Whicker also attached to CIC duties
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Carl Cox
North Korea
A.P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Dayton O. Dotson
Fred Dotson
Korea
U. S. 2Nd Infantry Division
Chicago
Til
CIC
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Quild
Legion Auxiliary
Morayla High School
Ivan Broshar
Waldo Handy
Gas and Electric Company of
Ties
Air Corps
Maine
Ray Charity
Moravia Union
James Wilson
Lee Histt
Marilyn
Diebert Reynolds
Don Agans
Fletchers
Gardner Home
Albia Park
W. F. M. Society
Main
Boyers
Udell Missionary Society
Pvt
Bobbie D, Whicker
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