College Singers At Nazarene Saturday
The Crusaders Quartet of Olivet Nazarene College will perform sacred music at Moravia Church of the Nazarene on Saturday August 1 at 7 45 p m. Members include Darel Grothaus Roger Kennedy Roger MecMurrin and Ovid Young. Dr John H Cotner will bring greetings and speak on the college's fifty year progress and plans to expand to handle 509 more students in the next decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crusaders Quartet
Olivet Nazarene College
Kankakee
Ill
Moravia Church of the Nazarene
Darel Grothaus
Bourbonnais
Roger Kennedy
Flint
Mich
Roger MecMurrin
Birmingham
Ovid Young
Portsmouth
Ohio
John H. Cotner
Ber
Oliver
Cotner
Northwest Nazarene College
Nampa
Idaho
University of Southern California
Olivet College
Union Services Sunday Evenings in Moravia Park in August
Moravia Ministerial Association announces August union services in Moravia Park with a August schedule of speakers from the Christian church the Church of the Naz NIe the Methodist church and the EUB church each Sunday. If rain the services move to the EUB or Methodist church. An invitation is extended to all to join in worship and praise.
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Union
Moravia Park
Moravia
F. A. Richardson
Christian Church
Weldon Whitenack
Church of the Nazwie
Num
Donald Plum
Methodist Church
LaVern Smith
E.U.B
Methodist
Fire Burns Baler of Frank Woodward
Moravia fire department responded to the John VanZante farm shortly after noon Tuesday to extinguish fire in the hay baler motor of Frank Woodward. Gasoline fumes from drained sediment in the carburetor likely ignited when the baler was started. The fire destroyed wiring hose and a fan belt with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
John VanZante
Frank Woodward
Births of Joni Lynn Lamb and another daughter
Mr and Mrs Jack Lamb of Knoxville announce the birth of a daughter named Joni Lynn on July 22 weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents are Earl Boyer Moravia and Harry Lamb Albia. Judy Boyer is the former wife. Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel of Commanche Indiana report a daughter born July 28 with grandparents Ernest Hiatt Cyril McDanel Moravia.
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Jack Lamb
Knoxville
Joni Lynn
Cyril McDanel
Morayia
Local GIs and Navy Recruit Join Heroes in Training
Rex Overturf, inducted July 6, stationed at Fort Hood Texas, serves with 2nd Armored Division. Bert Batterson of Unionville Iowa joins the Navy July 23, graduate of Moravia High School 1959, training at San Diego Navy Center, plans 2 weeks leave home.
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Rex Overturf
Armed Services
Fort Hood
Texas
Rex L. Overturf
Centerville
Bert Monroe Batterson
Unionville
Iowa
Navy
Bert
Arthur E. Batterson
Belvidere
Illinois
Moravia High School
Rhoda Stufflebeem
San Diego Naval Training Center
Mrs Clifford Pfannebecker Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs Clifford Pfannebecker underwent major surgery at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Thursday and expects to return home this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Pfannebecker
Clifford Pfannebecker
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Parson Family Moves to Boston After Job with Main Co
Mr and Mrs Bill Parson and family of Centerville recently from El Sabrante Calif spend two weeks at Lloyd Browns home. Bill has taken a position with Charles 7 Main Inc Boston headquarters. He holds a BS from Carnegie Tech in printing management and an MBA from UC California. The family will reside in Boston. Bill Dorothy and Shiela left for Boston and Gary and Margo will join grandparents before joining them.
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Bill Parson
Centerville
el Sabrante
Calif
Lloyd Brown
Bill
Charles 7. Main, Inc
Boston
Mass
Parsons
Centerville Junior College
Carnegie Tech
Penge Reunion at Moravia Park August 2
The Peace reunion will be held August 2 at Moravia Park with dinner at 12 30 PM. Friends are welcome to attend the gathering and share in the event.
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Moravia Park
Iconium Homecoming At Methodist Church Sunday
The annual Iconium Homecoming will be held Sunday, August 2, at the Methodist church. Sunday school starts at 10:00 am, worship service at 11:00 am, a basket dinner at noon, and a program at 2:00 pm. Everyone welcome.
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Iconium
Methodist Church
Main Reunion to Be Held August 9 in Moravia Park
The Main reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 9 at Moravia Park. All Mains are urged to attend and friends are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 AF AM
Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF AM holds a regular meeting Monday evening August 3. Visiting brethren welcome. A D Kincade W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No
Moravia Softball Seeks New Uniforms for State Tourney
Moravia softball players expect new uniforms as they advance to the state tournament at home next week. Local businesses funded the sults from Hiatts D X Turner Son Kincades Phillips 66 Turner Funeral Home Gardner Hatchery Twilight Club MacDonoughs Spencer Grocery Coulson Burton Ins Moravia Farm Service Easter Pool Hall Dairy Sweet White Implement Co. Moravia team beat Pershing 6 to 5 at Newburn in an invitational. They are set to face Belinda Thursday in the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bome
Hiatt
D-X
Turner & Son
Kincade
Phillips '66
Turner Funeral
Gardner Hatchery Twilight Club
MacDonough’s Service
Moravia Produce Winster’s Grocery
Spencer Grocery
Spencer Barber Shop
Coulson & Burton Insurance
Moravia Union Oehler Bros
Moravia Farm Service Co
Easter Pool Hall & Dairy
A G Mason Dies at Ottumwa Moravian Baker and Leader
Allen G Mason 71 former Moravian, died 8 30 am Monday at Ottumwa hospital He was father of Harold Mason of Moravia and longtime Lowenberg bakery employee He served on Ottumwa school board and belonged to First Presbyterian church local lodges chapters and commands His survivors include his wife Alice two sons Harold and Allen Jr three grandchildren and a brother Funeral services Thursday at 1 30 pm at Jay funeral home Ottumwa with graveside interment at Albia cemetery
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Allen G. Mason
Ottumwa Hospital
Harold Mason
Moravia
Lowenberg
Ottumwa
Albia
Charles
Nellie Mason
Alice Reynolds
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton
Malta Commandery
Knights Templar
Alice
Harold
Moraine
Allen Jr
Seattle
Wash
Richard
Mary Anne
Bobby Mason
George Mason
Vinton
Jay Funeral Home
Funeral Home
Albia Cemetery
Harrison Moore Injured in Monday Accident
Harrison Moore a 47 year old Mt. Pleasant resident was found seriously injured Monday morning unable to tell officers how the accident happened. He had internal injuries both arms broken cuts and bruises and shock and was taken to Ottumwa hospital by the city emergency ambulance. He was found beside a truck owned by the Iowa Rural Electric Co op association of Mt. Pleasant near Ottumwa about 1130 Monday morning. Mrs Ruth Hammond is in Ottumwa to be with her sister and brother in law.
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Harrison Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Moore
Ottumwa Hospital
Iowa Rural Electric Co-op Association
Ottumwa
Ruth Hammond
Charles A Dowd in Florida
Clarence Dowd received word Monday of the death of Charles Alvin Dowd, 69, who died unexpectedly of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home in Stuart, Florida, July 5. He is survived by his wife and four sons. Mr. and Mrs. Dowd had visited here a year ago. The first time the cousins had been together since they were young, men.
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Clarence Dowd
Charles Alvin Dowd
Stuart
Florida
Mrs. Dowd
Thank you note from Car Black in Des Moines
A hospital patient in Des Moines expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers and kindness received while ill and after returning home. The message thanks all who remembered her and says the thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.
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Des Moines
Thank You Note From Karl Lee Calhoun
Caed of thanks to friends for cards gifts and calls during hospital stay and after return from Centerville hospital. The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will serve dinner on Wednesday August 5 with roast pork brown gravy brown potatoes green beans sliced tomatoes and more.
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Centerville Hospital
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Monroe County Fair Set for Aug 2 6 at Albia
The Monroe County 4-H Fair runs Aug 2–6 at the Albia fairgrounds on Highway 60. Entries in five livestock classes look strong with sheep, hogs, dairy, and two barns of baby beef. Sheep judging Monday at 1 30 pm, swine Tuesday 9 am, dairy Tuesday 1 pm, beeves Wednesday 1 pm. Livestock sale at Albia Sales Co. Thursday at 5 30 pm. 4-H demonstrations Monday 1 pm, dress review Tuesday 3 30 pm, boy demonstration Wednesday 9 10 am. J D Boys Rodeo of Omaha performs Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Rodeo queen parades nightly. district Queen of the Furrow contest to be held in Knoxville Aug 7. Highlights include flag raising and vesper service Sunday 7 45 pm, a flower contest Monday 2 pm, Albis High School Band concert Monday 7 30 pm, baton twirling by Joyce Rice, Centerville Cadettes marching demonstration, pony show with drawing for a pony by Albis Hy-Vee. 4-H judging Tuesday 3 pm. showmanship Wednesday 4 pm. dance Thursday night after the sale."
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Monroe County
Albia
Highway
John Young
Albia Sales Co
Fairgrounds
J. D
Rodeo of
Omaha
Knoxville
Greenfield
Centerville
Albis
Tribute Note From John L Johnson
Thanks to everyone who remembered me with cards letters and calls John L Johnson expresses appreciation for the kind messages sent in remembrance.
Firefighters praised for quick action in Moravia incident
Frank Woodward thanks Moravia Fire Department for prompt response after a fire on Tuesday near his property. The department contained the blaze and prevented further damage, with residents noting swift, professional work.
Salem church reunion recalls 1916 Sunday school class
Mrs Boyd Paxston thanks readers for kindness after hospital stay and home return. Salem church west of Moravia hosted a reunion for Rev Swender led Sunday school class of 1916 with a large turnout. The reunion featured group photos and lists of teachers, men and women attendees across multiple rows.
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Salem Church
Moravia
Swender
Arthur Gillaspie
Floyd Lemaster
Ray Lemaster
Lester Leach
Leonard Wilson
Carl Coulson
Edna Coulson
Flossie Hamilton
Frances Coulson
Jennie Hamilton
Sadie Coulson
Mamie Lemaster
Mabel Moore
Pearl Funkhouser
Lillian Woodward
Moravia Festival Scheduled for September 10 11 12
Moravia announces a three day festival from Thursday to Saturday September 10 11 12 with a contracted carnival. The program committee anticipates changes and urges advance planning to attend all events on the dates listed.
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Moravia
Test Well for Town Is Drilled
The Hoeg and Ames well company drilled a test well on the town lot east of the Milwaukee railroad crossing. They reached 127 feet in coarse sand or gravel with abundant water. The operator called the find promising and the engineering firm was pleased as they prepare to add a sand screen in Minneapolis before test pumping to measure capacity.
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Hoeg & Ames Well Company
Milwaukee Railroad
Minneapolis
Minn
Roy Downing guest speaker at Moravia Garden Club
The Moravia Garden Club welcomed Roy Downing conservation officer as guest speaker on diversified outdoor living and water conservation. Twelve members and one guest, Miss Oneita Selby, attended. Refreshments were served as the group discussed fall festival preparations and horticulture topics.
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Moravia Garden Club
Nellie Williams
Roy Downing
Max McDonough
Tra Boyer
Warren DuVall
Art Fox
John Veach
National Gardner
F. A. Richardson
Zell Callen
Harley Tisue
Oneita Selby
Los Angeles
Alonza Turner
California
Eleanor Miller
Sunday School Group Holds Picnic in Moravia Park
The E U B junior Sunday school officers and teachers sponsored a party and picnic in Moravia Park Thursday afternoon with more than 40 attendees. Mrs Ralph Davis Mrs Harold Mason and Mrs Marve Lockman led games while lunch was served by Mrs Ruth Hammond Miss Mable Coulson Mrs Charles Coffin with assistance from Mrs Ira Boyer and others.
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E.U.B
Moravia Park
Ralph Davis
Harold Mason
Marve Lockman
Ruth Hammond
Mable Coulson
Charles Coffin
Ira Boyer
Bids Set For Des Moines Trust Bonds For Iowa School
Iowa Des Moines National Bank and Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Centerville won the school bond sale totaling 290000 dollars at an average net rate of 3.9892 percent over 19 years. District authorized funds to finance a new high school and gymnasium. Construction crews begin laying new cable in Moravia with 20 to 25 units arriving next week.
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Iowa- Minois Telephone Company
Moravia
Art Sanders
New London
Iconium
Iowa Des Moines National Bank of
Des Moines
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank of
Center- Ville
Robert Wissler
John Young
Centerville
O. C. Easter
Stoker
David Underwood
Unionville
Topics Listed for Adult Classes in Moravia School
The Moravia Community School hosts an adult evening school opening Oct 1 at 8:00 p.m in the vocational agriculture room. A council selects twelve topics including Pasture Improvement, Farm Safety, Horticulture, Marketing Trends, and Silage handling. Council members Emory Kehrberg Delmar Dowd Sam Proctor Guy Argo Kenneth Coltrain and Richard Veach plus films and refreshments each evening.
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Vocational Agriculture
Moravia Community School
Appanoose
Emory Kehrberg
Delmar Dowd
Sam Proctor
Guy Argo
Kenneth Coltrain
Richard Veach
Union
Henry Martin dies at Centerville Hospital
Henry Martin 82 of Brushy vicinity died at 1 a.m. Sunday July 26 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville after two weeks illness. He had been treated at University Hospital Iowa City and Centerville hospital. Survived by wife Virgie two children William Martin Brushy and Fern Charity Englewood Colorado. Three children preceded him in death. Funeral held Tuesday July 28 at Brushy Church with burial in Brushy Cemetery.
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Henry Martin
Brushy
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
University Hospital
Iowa City
Virgie
William Martin
Dallas
Fern) Charity
Englewood
Colo
Brushy Church
Brushy Cemetery
John Stocker 73 Dies in Des Moines Sunday
Word reached here Monday of the death of John Stocker 73 who died at 5 p.m. Sunday in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the White funeral home in Des Moines. He was the brother of Harry and Gomer Stocker and Mrs. Gabe Johnson of Moravia.
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John Stocker
Des Moines
White Funeral Home
Harry and
Gomer Stocker
Gabe Johnson
Moravia
Weekend Visitors from Iowa Share Time with Kin
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith returned Saturday after a week with relatives in central and northwest Iowa. Larry Derby and Maureen of Keota visited Emmett Derby’s family. Chicago visitors came to see Marvin Gardner. Kathleen Black and Mrs. Craig Carson left for Tulsa after a week with Carl Black’s relatives in Des Moines and Moulton. Hoyer family members hosted Steven Marty and Karen in Hillsboro. Afternoon guests included Paul Patterson of Fairfield.
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Howard Smith
Central
Iowa
Larry Derby
Maureen
Keota
Emmett Derby
Donald Fritzgerald
Chicago
Marvin Gardner
Kathleen Black
Craig Carson
Tulsa
Okla
Carl Black
Des Moines
Moulton
Steven
Marty
Karen Hoyer
Hillsboro
Lester Sawyer
J. R. Hoyer
Paul Patterson
Fairfield
Golden Links Sunday Class Hosts Ice Cream Social
Members of the Golden Links Sunday school class at the Evangelical United Brethren church enjoyed an ice cream social Tuesday evening at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Ben Jones northeast of town. Mrs Zell Callen teaches the class. Rev and Mrs F A Richardson and daughter LouAnn attended. Twenty people were present.
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Golden Links
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ben Jones
Zell Callen
F. A. Richardson
LouAnn
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College Singers
Nazarene
Frank Woodwar
Penge Reunion
A. D. Kincade, W. M
New Sults
A. G. Mason
Charles Ae Dowd
Karl Lee Calhoun
Ocbreistlan Church
Monroe
John L, Johnson
Mrs. Boyd Paxston
Velma Snender
Bessie Callen
Stella Hammond
Mary
Goldie Callen
Faye Platt
Iiargaret Sutcliff
Edith Alter
Merle Miller
Jt Fisher
Edna Hammond
Eunice Wilson
Vera Callen
Odile Wilson
Ja Fisher
Retta Callen
Genevieve McFatridge
Clara Alter
Ada Alter
Ernest Steber
Leslie Carlton
Theo Miller
Wendl Coulson
Fred Callen
Leslie Woodward
Iowa Trust
Oehler Bros
Condra
Golden Lines
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