Moravia Garden Club Flower Show Records 183 Entries
The Moravia Garden club held its fifth annual flower show at the Community building with 183 entries across three divisions. Judge Mrs. John Young of Afton presided, while Mrs. J. R. Gardner served as general chairwoman. Mrs. Ben Williams dominated with 15 blue ribbons and 22 entries, winning the sweepstakes for an antique container arrangement and placing second in another. The event featured numerous prize categories, refreshments, and guest acknowledgments, including attendance from members across Afton Clinton Des Moines Denison and beyond.
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The
Moravia Garden Club
John Young
Afton
Fourth
J. R.gardner
Ben Williams
Ira Boyer
Garden Club
Willams
Boyer
Young
Gardner
Howard Smith
Warren DuVall
Maude Coltrain
Sarah Sandy
al, Parrott
Ralph McDonoough
Poorer Palmer
Cecil Schrodt
Jess Gladfelder
Warren Ixeiwinners
We. Murdy
Harley’ Tisue
C. A. Turner
Lester Sawvel
Frank Rogers
Jess
Gladfelder
Lester Sawyer
T. R. Gardner
Charles Coffin
W. V. Murdy
Harley Traue
Ralph McDonough
Myra
B. F
Whitehead
Lester Cave
Turner
Marigold
Lee Hiatt
B. F. Whitehead
Petunia
Ben Wiliams
Petunias
Phlox
J. R. Callen
Rose
T. Riner
Eetpeas
Charles Cof
Moravia park meeting elects officers for 1953 group
The annust hisman Fenmon event at Moravia park Sunday July 27 included a cooperative dinner and a business meeting. Officers elected were Grace Chrisman president, Mrs Robert McMullin vice president, Mrs Don McDivitt secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for the fourth Sunday in July 1953. Attendees from Des Moines Manson Springville Batavia and Mt. Pleasant joined others for afternoon calls by Des Moines families.
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Moravia Park
Grace Chrisman
Robert Mc‘Mullin
Don McDivitt
Grace
Grace, ‘Chrisman, Mr. and Mrs. Don McDivitt of Des Moines; Mrs. Harold Brown
Manson
Fay Underwood
Springville
Sam ‘Underwood
Blakenburg
Robert McMullin
Jim
Neal
Nancy
Cheryl Ann
Connie
Batavia
Perry Moore
Agnes
Doyle Crawley
Anionville
Harrison Moore
Dee
Danny
Mt. Pleasant
Oscar McCracken
St. Joseph
Hugh Crawley
James
Albia
Lloyd Crawley
Cedar Rapids
Frank Swaim
J. H. Schreiner
Clara Crawley
Fred Hammond
Viola
Moravia
Louis Caliguiri
Christine
Frances
Louis
Margaret
Theresa
Leonard
Des Moines
Glicks celebrate 54th wedding anniversary at home
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Glick observed their 54th wedding anniversary on Sunday with a quiet day at home. Their son Dwight from Rockford and Jil joined Friday and spent the weekend with them.
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Harry Glick
Dwight
Rockford, Jil
Antiquity Lodge Holds Regular Meeting Monday Evening
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 4 F A M set for Monday evening August. All brothers urged to attend visiting brothers welcome Loyd Carter W M C C Coulgon Secy.
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Antiquity Lodge
Loyd Carter
Christian Church Dinner Menu August 6
The Christian church announces Wednesday August 6 dinner featuring fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cottage cheese, cabbage, and satag.
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the Christian Church
George Irelan Honored On 87th Birthday
George Irelan of Ottumwa received a family gathering for his 87th birthday. Ill health keeps him homebound, but nine children joined relatives for a picnic dinner and day of celebration, with many family members from Ottumwa Agency Unionville Dryad Wash Yuma Colo Valparaiso Ind attending.
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George Irelan
Irelan
Lester Bradshaw
Bob Martsching
Charles Jackson
Delmar Bradshaw
Ottumwa
Royce ' Pettitt
Ronald Pettit
Agency
Gerald Irelan
Unionville
Elvin
Stocker
Jimmie Luse
William Irelan
Johnnie [Irelan
Dave Roland
Clara Irean
Tommy
Dryad
Wash
George, Jr
Yuma, Colo
Clint
Valparaiso
Ind
60 Class Reunion Held At Lake Wapello
Members of the Moravia high school class of 1950 gathered at Lake Wapello State Park on Sunday July 27 for their second annual reunion. A cooperative noon dinner was followed by letters from Pvt. Charles Grosa Camp Cook California Mr and Mrs Don Sears Washington D C and Mr and Mrs Irven Kalvig Moravia for their son Bill in Korea A short meeting placed Oneita Whicker in charge of next year’s arrangements. The afternoon included visiting and swimming with attendees list and guests noted including Steve Posavich and Aaron Campbell family members at the lake event.
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Moravia High School
Lake Wapello State Park
Pvt
Charles Grosa
Camp Cook
Calif
Don Sears
Washington, D. C
Irven Kalvig
Moravia
Sont Bill
Korea
Oneita Whicker
Centerville Park
Larry Brooks Elected Commander of Legion
Larry Brooks was elected commander of the Moravia American Legion Post during the Monday evening officer elections. Other officers named include adjutant Gerald Morgan first vice commander Floyd Hiner second vice commander Fred Strang finance officer Lee Hiatt sergeant at arms Fred Hammond service officer Lester Brain chaplain Howard Smith historian Harold Burton and executive committee members Max McDonough John Veach Leonard Palmer Zell Callen and Loren Thompson.
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Larry Brooks
Moravia American Legion Post
Gerald Morgan
Floyd Hiner
Fred Strang
Lee Hiatt
Fred Hammond
Lester Brain
Howard Smith
Harold Burton
Max McDonough
John Veach
Leonard Palmer
Zell Callen
Loren Thompson
Gilliands Honored On 50th Anniversary
A large dinner Sunday at the Steve Gilliland home marked the Gillilands fiftieth wedding anniversary. Live with relatives, Steve is the son of Martin and Margaret Gilliland. Avis Arnold is the bride, oldest daughter of Newton Arnold. They wed July 27, 1902 in Liberty Iowa. Present were Hosea Gilliland May Benson Roy Gilliland Rudolph Gilliland and others from Adel Chillicothe Albia Des Moines Indianola and nearby.
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Steve Gilliland
Steve
Martin
Margaret Gilliland
Jerry Gilliland
Hosea Gilliland
May Benson
Mra
Roy Gilliland
Rudolph Gilliland
Adel
Burl Arnold
Lon ‘Arnold
Beatrice
Johnson
Chillicothe
Iowa
Fatty Gilliland
Donald Kellar
Albia
Eddie Pollard
Des Moines
Eldan Brittain
Indianola
Lyle Morris Returns From Hospital After Accident
Lyle Morris was released from St Joseph hospital on Sunday after injuries from a car accident. He was in a full body cast from neck to hips to protect his back.
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Lyle Morris
St. Joseph Hospital
Young Deer Hitches Ride On Lonely Road
A local tale near Moravia reports a man named Dale Laws finding and lifting a young fawn into his car. He drove back to the Bradley ranch with the deer, where skeptics saw the scene and a camera crew captured photos. The fawn was returned to its original spot.
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Moravia
Dale Laws
Bradley Ranch
Dale
Dales
CaurcueS Evangelical United Brethren Church Events
The CaurcueS Evangelical United Brethren Church under Rev. Evan Stroud offers Sunday School for all ages at 10 a m with classes, morning worship at 11 a m with the theme Our Christian Religion, vesper service at 8 p m with The Best Choice, and Youth Fellowship at 7 p m All welcome. Next week features the Sunshine Choir on Sunday morning. Also noted are Assembly and Family Week at Cedar Falls August 5-10 and Youth Camp at Riverview Camp in Cedar Falls August 10-16.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Sunshine
Our Church
Cedar Falls
Riverview Camp
Church of the Nazarene Sunday schedule highlights
Glen Cantrell is pastor and Harley Woodward serves as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning service at 7:30 p.m. Bible Study at 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting is listed.
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Church of the Nazarene
Glen Cantrell
Harley Woodward
Church notices for worship and activities upcoming
Rev W F T Evans ministers at Bible School 10 am and Communion 11 am. Prayer service and C E led by Maxine Scott at 7 30 pm. Choir practice 7 30 pm Thursday. Ladies Aid dinner served Wednesday Aug 3.
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Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
C. E
Maxine Scott Reader
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Readied
Grace Methodist Church posts a Sunday program with 10:00 a m Sunday school led by superintendent Karl Tuttle and an 11:00 a m worship service featuring speaker Joe Griffin of Ottumwa.
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Grace Methodist
Karl Tuttle
Joe Griffin
Ottumwa
Iconium Methodists Hold Annual Homecoming Service
The Iconium annual homecoming is at the Methodist church with Rev. W F T Evans of the Christian church delivering the sermon. Union Sunday School meets at 10 am, public worship at 11 am, picnic dinner at 12 30 pm, and an informal meeting at 2 pm. Former pastors and members invited.
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Teconium Methodist
Iconium
W. F. T. Evans
Christian Church
Union Sunday School
Methodist Church
Rebekahs Hold Family Picnic in Park
Moravia Rebekah lodge No. 404 led by Mrs Mettie Roland Noble Grand held a regular meeting Monday evening with most officers present. Guests included John Wood Grand Master Mrs Wood of Alba and Mrs J L Delong of Bushnell Nebr A 6 30 picnic supper preceded the gathering for members and families.
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Mettie Roland
Noble Grand
Moravia
Story Hour to Read Kirby's Gander at Library
The Story Hour at 1 15 Saturday afternoons will feature the tale Kirby's Gander. Seventy five traveling library books for juniors are now available at the Community Building Library.
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Gander
Kirby
Hbrary
Local Youth Injured in Two Accidents on Highway No 2
A group of youths in a Plymouth car suffered injuries after gravel caused a skid near Centerville on Highway 2. Jimmy Luse remained in Center ville Hospital with a severely injured knee and an injured ear. Dick Albertson was treated and released for minor cuts. Everett Head and Junior Holmes continued under care for eye and facial injuries. The second crash north of Albia involved Jerry Brown and a truck driven by Gradus Brand, leaving Brown with severe arm cuts and others with bruises and minor injuries.
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Monroe Co. Naws
Albia
Moravia High Adigu
Jerry Brown
Paul Wilson
Marjorie Cadifer
Betty
Nancy Vanes
Donna Gray
Jimmy Luse
Centerville
Jimmy
Dick Albertson
Moravia
Everett Head
Promise City
Junior Holmes
Confidence
Head
Holmes
Marjorie Sandifer
Betty Vance
Nancy Vance
Extreem
Gradus Brand
Smith ‘Hospital
Local Residents Share News and Visits Across Towns
Local residents enjoyed a weekend of visits in Des Moines and Unionville. Daughters Delma Veach and Georgianna Winsler joined family gatherings with Veach, Winsler, Hedgecock, Mann, and Tisue households. Joan and Jane Ann Fox returned from Bible Camp in Minnesota.
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Albert Veach
George Winsler
Des Moines
Delma June Veach
Georgianna Winsler
Hugh Alexander
Glen Wallace
Moulton
P. W. Hedgecock
M. P. Mann
Helma Tisue
C. R. Davis
Rosa Knight
Carl Tisue and Son
Clinton
Carl
The
Union
T. J. Luse
Jerry
G. E
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park
Vern New
Youth Fellowship Party At Church Parlor
The Evangelical United Brethren church parlor hosted a youth group gathering Tuesday evening with 18 presents. Miss Eleanor Miller sponsored the affair and Carole Broshar led worship with Maxine Firking. Margaret Condra and Delores Hiatt served refreshments.
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Evangelical United Brethren
Eleanor Miller
Carole Broshar
Maxine Firking
Margaret Condra
Delores Hiatt
Flight Of The Stork Born To Local Families
A baby girl named Lora Sue Moore, eight pounds, was born July 25 to Mr and Mrs Joe Moore of Udell. A son was born July 29 to Mr and Mrs Leslie Plants of Oskaloosa at the hospital.
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Joe Moore
Udell
Lora Sue
Leslie Plants
Oskiloosa
al Son
Thepital
Unionville Old Settlers Honors At Weekend Reunion
Rex Albertson and Mattie Campbell received top honors at the Unionville Old Settlers reunion weekend. Crowds attended sessions Friday and Saturday as candidates spoke and parade winners were named in multiple contests including floats, clowns, pets, and wood chopping.
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Rex Albertson
Mattie Campbell
Unionville
Card of Thanks From Mrs Dora Hartinger
A grateful note thanks friends for kindness and faithfulness through a trying time and Charles sickness. It expresses deep gratitude for all that was done and passes on Charles’s thanks as well.
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Charles
Dora Hartinger
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Harley Tisue
Mirage
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T. RB. Gordner
L. M. Williams
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Earl Boyer
Harry Glicks
Christian Church Menu
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Pete Dicks
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Lois Hiatt
Doris Jean Fisher
Marilyn Hiatt
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Bill Moore
Rex Hagerman
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Legion
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Appanoose County
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Centerviley
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Iowegian
Errol
Erick
Gale Alden
Pleasant Valley
Baptist Aid
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Ramona Cox
Michael West
Ralph Hopkins
Ronald West
Ronald Burger
Barbara Houser
Blood Bank
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Nickie
Robbie Harrington
Dale Cox
Lawrence Hammond
Peggy Billings
Lynn Sweeden
Margaret Harrington
Gene Bridgeman
Chas
Bridgeman
Jess Harper
Perry Cross
Burdette Cox
Shorty Burger
Joe Smith
Wayne Hinote
Pete Smith
Clayton Houser
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