Booster Club Park Fund Receives Community Support
Moravia boosters report 134.50 raised for park improvements including swings and profile tables. Donations from Turner & Jon Moravia Telephone Co Free Jolly Veach Jratement Co and many locals support planned path lighting and other enhancements. Janet Rae McFatridge won American Field Service Scholarship and departs June 24 for Canada England France Germany before returning to Cedar Rapids in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Max Hiner
Russell
Hughes
Turner & Jon Moravia ‘Telephone Co
Jolly Veach
Janet Rae MecFatridge
Helen McFatridge
Ray McFatridge
Cedar Rapids
McFatridge
Montreal
Canada
South Hampton
England
Dewayne Stansberry
LaHarre
France
Osnabrueck
Germany
Beefers Lodge Meets Atl 0 F Hall Monday
Moravia Rebekah Lodge met Monday evening at the I C C F hall. Reports on the convention. officer Ellison served cake whipped cream fresh strawberries and ice tea. Members voted to dispense with refreshments until the September meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Hoffman
Noble
Ellison
E T C Club Elects Officers In Semiannual Meeting
The E T C club held a Girlie Thursday season meeting with Mrs. Leonard Palmer elected president and other officers chosen. R R Pennington vice president, Frank Lathen secretary, Burton assistant secretary, Lester Sawyer treasurer, George Firkins assistant treasurer. Mrs. Howard Carson led the entertainment and Mrs. John Horstman judged the mystery box. An attendance contest ends with the losers entertaining the winners on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Leonard Palmer
R. R. Pennington
Frank Lathen
Burton
Lester Sawyer
George Firkins
Howard Carson
John Horstman
Band Mothers Meet Friday At Schoolhouse
The Band Mothers club held their monthly meeting at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon with Mrs. Dave Bishop presiding. Plans were made for an ice cream social Saturday evening July 4, serving ice cream and cake. Mrs. Ruth Wilson and Mrs. Bishop provided cookies and cald drink after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Dave Bishop
Ruth Wilson
Bishop
Jolly Dozen Hosts Nazarenes at Beoshar Hi Mes Meeting
The NFM S Naz arene monthly gathering met at Mrs Keith Gladfelder home with devotion led by Mrs Woodward and music by Mrs Cox and Gladfelder. Members discussed Nazarene Missions in South Africa focusing on holiness and education. poem read by Mrs Woodward and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Keith Gladfelder
Ray Cox
Gladfelder
O. G. Woodward
Wm. Woodward
Nazarene
South Africa
Frank Woodward
Smith
Charles Broshar
Rome
Elsie Adams
Browhar
Rock
Moravia FFA and 4-H Tie in Softball Thriller
The Moravia FFA and Jackson township 4-H club played a close softball game on the local field last Thursday evening. Jackson township won 17 to 16 in a see-saw seven inning battle. Local pitchers included McCord Lee and E. Clark for Moravia, with McGrath and Sciewszinski pitching for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia F. F. A
Jackson Township
McCord
Lee
E. Clark
McGrath
Sciewszinski
Whickers Buy Atkins Property at Saturday Sale
Pax and Mrs Johnny Whicker are involved in a Saturday purchase of Atkins property. The article notes the buyers are the Whickers and mentions MacIntoshane in connection with the sale. Details on price or location are unclear from the readable text.
Van Dorin Reunion at McMillan Park Pleasant
The annual Van Dorin reunion will be held at McMillan Park in Pleasant on Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dorin
Vandorin
McMillan Park
Iat Pleasant
Marjorie Sandifer Honored at Iowa State College
Marjorie Sandifer daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Sandifer was among 22 independent freshman women honored by the Dormitory Council at Iowa State College for activities and high scholarship. Miss Sandifer studies home economics at Iowa State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Sandifer
C. R. Sandifer
Iowa State College
Council
Miss Sandifer
Iowa State
Vivian Pfannebecker Undergoes Surgery
Vivian Pfannebecker entered Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Sunday evening and underwent surgery Monday morning. Her mother Mrs Harold Hudgens is with her for support at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Pfannebecker
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Harold Hudgens
Heavy Electrical Storm Here Tuesday Night
Russell Hughes of Moravia Telephone Company reported 31 fuses burned out by the Tuesday night thunderstorm. Lightning was the most severe in years, but no serious damage occurred. Heavy rains fell Monday and Tuesday night, with minor field washing noted. Rain totals were about 0.25 inch Monday and 0.2 inch Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hughes
Moravia Telephone Company
Sunday School and Worship Services at Caurenes
Morning service at 11 00 a m with Sunday School at 10 00 a m for all ages Classes offered to study God's word Youth program meets at 7 30 p m Evangelistic service 8 90 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Ioe
Preyera
Evangelical United Brethren Church Invites All Congregants
A Friendly Church In A Friendly Town led by Rev. Evan Stroud announces regular services next Sunday. Harold Mason serves as church school superintendent with Sunday School at 10 00 for all ages. Harold Mason also leads as superintendent with Blackman as chorister and Bill Bishop as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Grace Methodist Church Events and Meetings
Grace Methodist Church shares a schedule with Pastor John Grenfel and Karl Tuttle. Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. worship, 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service. Friday June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Cooperative basket supper in Community park, rain location church basement. Wednesday June 17 at 12:30 p.m. W S C S luncheon and worship directed by Mildred Bishop. Christmas party plan and gifts for children. Nadine Winslet to sing. Africa study and midweek prayer at 7:30 p.m. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfel
Mra
Karl Tuttle
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Dessie Turner
Mildred Bishop
Nadine Winslet
Africa
Church Services Notice at Sept. 10 Morning
The Church of Christ invites attendees to worship with Rev. W F T Evang presiding and Mrs Winnie DuVall leading. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by Communion and sermon at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evang
Winnie DuVall
Conference Sunday Changes at Methodist Church
Dr. Edwards will not attend the conference so church will hold both Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:15 a.m. The service ends at 11:00 a.m. Sermon title asks what good God does for those who trust him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tconium
Body of Harold Foster Arrives in States from Japan
Mrs J H Foster of Centerville received a telegram that the body of her son Harold Foster is being shipped from Japan to the states. A service is planned at Miller-Whette funeral home. Harold, 20, was killed in Korea on April 17 and was the grandson of Mr and Mrs Jake Foster of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Foster
Centerville
Harold
Japan
Young Adult Class Picnic at Moravia Park
The Young Adult Sunday School class of the Methodist church and families will hold a picnic in Moravia park Friday evening June 12 at 7 00. All prospective members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Moravia Park
Rev Stroud Leads Boys at Cedar Falls Summer Camp
Rev Evan Stroud and Richard Mason join Camp Onspe at Riverview Park in Cedar Falls. Ronald Lee VanZante and Eugene Vincent depart Monday for a weeklong session. Stroud serves as camp banker and sponsors a boys cabin during the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Richard Mason
Ronald Lee VanZante
Eugene Vincent
Riverview Park
Cedar Falls
Rev
Stroud
Bankers
Local visits and social notices in El Paso area
Bill Harris of El Paso visited his mother Mrs. C. M. McFatridge and relatives Thursday. Connie Walters and Rosemary Phillips stayed with grandmother Mrs. J. R. Cai len Tuesday. Eugene Boyer and wife visited Frank Woodward this weekend. George Simmons of Centerville visited sister Loren Walters. Women’s Society of World Service meets 8 p.m. Friday at Mrs. Otha Taylor’s for June. Marilyn Ritchison of Memphis spent time with mother Mrs. Ralph McDonough. Philip Ritchison and daughter from Des Moines visited mother and sister. Ritchison returned with brothers to Memphis. A. G. Sinclair of Cedar Rapids called on sister Mrs. Helma Tisue. Hattie Hammond of near Bloomfield visiting brother Fred Hammond. Mrs. Alec Main spent time with mother Mrs. Helma Tisue. Mrs. Almont Main and Mrs. Chester Broshar helped with Red Cross at Knoxville Veterans Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Harris
el Paso
Texas
C. M. McFatridge
Connie Walters
Rosemary Phillips
J. R. Cailen
Eugene Boyer
Frank Woodward
George Simmons
Centerville
Loren Walters
Sam- Laws
Women's Society of World Service
Otha Taylor
Marilyn Ritchison
Memphis
Tenn
Ralph McDonough
Cedar Rapids
Helma Tisue
Hattie Hammond
Near
Bloomfield
Fred Hammond
John Delph Pence dies at 73 in Moravia Iowa
John Delph Pence born December 18 1879 Scottsville Kane 848, died May 5 1953 at St Joseph hospital Centerville Iowa at age 73. He moved to a Moravia area farm as a child and lived nearby his entire life. He married Mabel Caster July 17 1897, father of eight with Wreatha Spencer, Orman H, Maye Tyrrel, Lelia Spencer, Carl D, Vera Burnett, Virgil Iz, and Richard D. who died in infancy. Survived by his wife six children 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren one sister Eva Morgan and three brothers A E Chariton Bert and Zell Albin Wyoming plus many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Delph Pence
P. D
Mary Pence
Scottsville
Kane
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Iowa
Moravia
Mabel Caster
Wreatha Spencer
Albia
Eva Morgan
A. E
Chariton
Bert
Zell
Albin
Wyo
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
The Pence family led by Mrs. Delph Pence expresses gratitude to friends for kindnesses flowers and sincere words of sympathy during their bereavement.
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Delph Pence
Band Concert Program Highlights Patriotic Medleys and Popular Numbers
A band concert program features pieces such as America The Beautiful and My Own United States Patriotic March, The Old Gray Mare, Washington and Lee Swing March, Pavanne semi popular, Blue Room semi popular, Edwarda Behind the Calors March, and Gala Day March. Arrangements credited to Yoder with Huffine, plus selections like Minstrel Jubilee and Star Spangled Banner.
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America the Beautiful
Washington and Lee
Pavanne
Blue Room
United States
Edwarda
Sun
Garden Show Awards Listed by Moravia Garden Club
Moravia Garden club hosted a large flower show at the Community building on June 6 with 144 entries. Mrs. Harley Tisue won seven firsts and the sweepstakes in artistic arrangements, with several others earning multiple firsts. numerous exhibitors from Des Moines to Denver attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Harley Tisue
Ben Williams
Howard Smith Dléed
Ira Boyer
B. F. Whitehead
W. V. Murdy
Howard Smith
Lee Hiatt
Eleanor Miller
Iris
Leonard Palmer
Ben Willams
Peonies
John Veach
Charles Coffin
Warrant du Val
Ben Wiliams
Aquiligia
Daisy
C. A. Turner
Hemerocallis
Pycebrum
Harley ‘Tisue
Sweet
Max McDonough
Lester Sawyer
John Veatch
Harold Mason
Zell Cullen
Earl Boyer
Fhe Park
C. A Turner
Zell Callen
Howard Slaith
Art Fox
Tra Bayer
Ira Bay
Rebekahs Attend Cincinnati Convention
The Moravia Rebekah lodge sent representatives to the Rebekah convention in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 4. Mrs. R. R. Pennington, Mrs. Verta Hoffman, Mrs. Lula Tillmont, Mrs. Gladys Harsh, Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Mrs. Mable Robb, Mrs. Ferne Hudgens, Mrs. Katherine Charity, Mrs. Melissa Felton, and Mrs. Harold Hoffman participated. The group assisted with examining and introducing a member from another jurisdiction and balloting during the afternoon program. Other lodges aiding included Mystic, Moulton, Centerville, and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Cincinnati
R. R. Pennington
Verta Hoffman
Lula Tillmont
Gladys. Harsh
D. E. Bishop
Mable Robb
Ferne Hudgens
Katherine Charity
Melissa Felton
Harold Hoffman
Mystic
Moulton
Centerville
Burton and Bon Sell Angus Bulls in Iowa Purchases
Q A Burton and Son Moravia sold three purebred Abergeen Angus bulls to buyers in Centerville and Melrose Iowa and Lovilia Iowa. Purchases were made by M. Centerville Craig Melrose and J E Haltiprake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton & Bon Sell
Angus Bulls
Q. A. Burton & Son of
Moravia
Centerville
Iowa
Craig
Melrose
J E. Haltiprake
Loviliz
Lowa
John Robison Dies Suddenly at 72 in Gallatin
John Robison 72 died suddenly Tuesday afternoon about five from a heart attack. Born October 20, 1880 in Gallatin, he was a telegraph operator for 52 years with the railroads and later Wabash agent in Moravia. He was married twice, survived by his wife Thyra, son Gerald of New Orleans, four grandchildren, and a sister. Funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robison
Gallatin
George
Clara Robison
Selah Gainer
Mr. Robison
Thyra Roswell
Gerald
Robison
Colbert and
Durante
Okla
Blanchard
Iowa
Coffey, Mo
Moravia
Missouri Masonic Lodge
New Orleans
Louisiana
Stella Antrim
Fort Scott
Kansas
Hope Funeral Home
Dale Hiatt Injured In Miami Florida
Mr and Mrs Alva Hiatt of Oskaloosa received word Sunday evening of a serious accident to their son Dale Hiatt 29 of Miami Florida He was riding a motor scooter when struck by a truck Saturday He suffered a concussion and other injuries and had not regained consciousness His parents left Monday from Oskaloosa to be with him He is a grandson of Mrs John Callen and nephew of Zell Callen.
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Alva Hiatt
Askaloosa
Dale Hiatt
Miami
F. F. A. Advice On Lawn Care For Summer
The F F A reporter advises keeping grass longer in hot dry months and cutting to 1 1/2 inches during summer. Apply a second nitrogen application at 2 pounds per 1000 square feet using 20 percent nitrogen or equivalent. Avoid stressing the lawn during heat waves.
Guild Girls Meet With Carole Broshar
The Girls Missionary Guild met Monday evening with Carole Broshar for the June meeting. Miss Broshar led on stewardship and living well, based on Bible references. The story of Lois Coover, a missionary in Espanola New Mexico, was shared. Attending were Mary Rose Main Delma June Veach and counselors Mrs Emery Hiatt and Miss Mabel Coulson. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Charles Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Missionary Guild
Carole Broshar
Miss Broshar
Lois Coover
Espanola
New Mexico
Mary Rose Main
Delma June Veach
Emery Hiatt
Mabel Coulson
Rev Hobsons Weekend Visit Across Moravia
Rev Hobsons from Vinton spent the weekend with Zell Callen and E G Hawk. He former E U B church pastor delivered the morning message while Rev Donald Jones and his family visiting his parents preached in the evening northwest of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Hobson
Vinton
Zell Callen
E. G. Hawk
Hobson
E. U. B. Church
Donald Jones
Ben Jones
Local Palsy Fund Receives $1228 from Community Support
Larry Brooks reports fund selections from containers in local business drive raising $1228 for a cerebral palsy support cause. The amount reflects community generosity through organized collections at several shops and public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Paty
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Booster Club Park
Janet McFatridge
Beefers Lodge
F. Hall
Pal
Band Mothers
Schoolhouse
Jolly Dozen
Beoshar HI
MES
Mission Group
Jquoiy Whickers
Atkins Feqperty Sat
Pax
Johnny Whicker
L. T
Caurenes
Ray Cox Harley Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harold Foster
Alec Main
Almont Main
Chester Broshar
Gray Lady's Unit
Red Cross
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Agimes
Chenette Jr
Yoder
Huffine
Mrs
E.G. Hawk
Warren DuVall
Warren DuVail
Jane Ann Fox
Jane Fox
Rosetta Helmick
Janice McDonough
Jo DuVall
Mary DuVall
Anna Easter
J. W. Pendleton
Des Moines
Udell
Lovilla
Meloise
Fairfield
Newton
York
Nebr
Dryad
Wash
Denver
Colorado
Rebekahs
Miami, Florida
GUILD
Rev. Hobsons
Jin Moravia
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