Bible School Program At E U B Church
The E U B Church hosts a Sunday night Bible school program at 8:00 p.m. with displays of daily vacation Bible school work. Attendance rose to 73 in the second week. New helpers bring the teaching staff to 14. Friday marks the last day of school. The program lists attendees and contributors across age groups, including primary, beginners, juniors, and intermediate students.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ralph Davis
Mitz Sawyer
David Weston Silver Wedding Observed At Forbush Home
David and Mrs Weston celebrated their silver wedding anniversary Sunday evening June 10 at their Forbush home. The event featured pink and white carnations, cake baked by son Larry, and guests including Kenneth Gladfelder and many Westons and Burrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Weston
Forbush
Lola Boyer
Paul Burns
Kenneth Gladfelder
Mra
Allie Boyer
Lola
Ed Weston
May Peek
Mystic
Ernest Kincade
Sam Weston
Olin Foster
Betty Jean
Rex
Mre
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Leon Burns
Paul Dean
Karen Kay
Linda Lee
Winnie Kennedy
Tom Workman
Gertie Boyer
Harold Best
Dea Moines
Dewey Kincade
Dianne
Trenton McFall
John Main
Dorin Walles
Judy Gladfelder
Paul E. Burns
Larry
Pennington Instructs at Bloomfield Rebekah Convention
Mrs R R Pennington of Moravia Rebekah lodge assumed the duties of instructor at the District One Rebekah convention held in Bloomfield on Thursday afternoon June 7. Accompanying her were Mrs D E Bishop Mrs Herbert Roblenz and Mrs Thelma Hoffman. Bloomfield earned the distinction of hosting the first Rebekah judge in the world as many state officers attended the event.
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R. R. Pennington
Moravia
Mrs Harsh Elected Rebekah Noble Grand
Moravia Rebekah lodge elected Mrs Ivan Harsh as Noble Grand at the regular Monday meeting. Other officers named include Mrs Fred Tillmont as vice grand and Mrs Gerald Morgan as secretary, with Mrs William Gardner as treasurer. Appointive officers to be chosen June 25. Ruth Wilson presided as Noble Grand. reports from Bloomfield and Centerville conventions were shared. Tea cakes and coffee were served by several members.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Ivan Harsh
Noble Grand
Fred Tillmont
Gerald Morgan
Wiliam Gardner
Ruth Wilson
R. BR. Pennington
Bloomfield
Centerville
Wesley Chapel Bible School Ends With Program
Wesley Chapel hosted a Bible School closing program Friday with 44 children enrolled. The event filled the church and drew many visitors as students presented lessons from How Bible Children Lived Bible Boats and Walking and Talking With God with flannel board visuals. An offering of 425.95 was raised for expenses and a Wednesday picnic is planned for the group.
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Wesley Chapel Bible School
God
Wesley
Manila Boyer
Ann Pettibone
Golda Hiatt
Marjorie Melliwain
Betty Criddlebaugh
Doris Roblenz
Ruth Liley
Helen O'Conner
Lucile West
Juanita Dooley
Maryelee Clayworth
Sylvia Callen
Frances Burton
Howard Guenther
Noah
Wesley Chapel
Sand Club Meets At School Building
The Band Mothers club met at the school building with Mrs. Art Fox presiding. The girls sextet sang By the Bend of the River under Mr. Sloan. They planned homemade ice cream and cake in the park each Saturday night and divided into four service committees.
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Band Mothers Club
Art Fox
Joyce Hiatt
Carol Broshar
Mitzi Sawyer
Viola Hammond
Janet Broshar
Joan Callen
Mr. Sloan
Mra
Curtis Tomlin
John Card
Carl Alden
Berl Arnold
Alden
Arnold
Clelt Blumer
Fire Ravages Moulton Business District Early Wednesday
A fast moving blaze destroyed two buildings and damaged two more in Moulton's business district on Wednesday morning. The Odd Fellow and Masonic hall, Lowe Horn appliance store, North End cafe, and Pedrick Thorne hardware were wiped out, while Friendly Tavern and Howard Garage sustained severe heat and water damage. Insurance was limited. an adjuster prepared settlements as fire crews from Centerville battled the blaze for about four hours.
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Moulton
Odd Fellow
Masonic Halle
Lowell*Horn
North End
Pedrick & Thorne Hardware
Main Street
Friendly Tavern
Howard Garage
Harlan Powers
Pear Eel
Moulton Department
Centerville Fire Department
Horn Appliance
G T C Club Meets With Mrs Sawyer
The last meeting of the year of the E T C club was hosted Thursday afternoon at Mrs Lester Sawyels home. Mrs John Johnson won the entertainment prize and Mrs Sawyel led the event. Mrs Almont Main guessed the mystery box as roll call answered with summer plans. Refreshments included white cake with cubed jello whipped cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Lester Sawyer
John Johnson
Sawyel
Almont Main
Union Shop Dons New Paint Job
The Union offices are freshly painted and appear clean after a weekend of effort by the entire force. Workers tore up the shop to refresh the look, inviting visitors to see the difference when they stop by.
Garden Club Members Win Awards At Leon
Leon district flower show honors include Mrs Ben Williams blue ribbon for purple and gray arrangement. Mrs Harley Tisue takes second in purple and gray, Mrs T R Gardner blue ribbon for three pink poppies, Mrs B F Whitehead second for branching arrangement, Mrs Max McDonough second in miniature class. Attendees from Morayla include Mesdames Harvey Tisue Ben Williams McDonough Whitehead Palmer Sloan Hawk Smith DuVall Murdy Kehan and Mrs Bryan Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Williams
Leon
Harley Tisue
T. R. Gardner
B. F. Whitehead
Max McDonough
Morayla Mesdames
Harvey
Carthage College honors two cum laude graduates
Charles Burnett of Keokuk and another student graduated cum laude at Carthage College during its 77th commencement. Cum laude requires a 2.4 to 2.7 GPA over four years. Mrs. Burnett is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jay Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Burnett
Keokuk
Lois Argo Burnett
Carthage College
Carthage
Broshar reports sale of Smithburg property
Chester Broshar reports the sale of the John Smithburg property in the northeast part of town to Mrs. Daisy Blankenship of Cincinnati. Blankenship plans to do some work on the property and occupy it in late summer or early fall.
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Chester Broshar
John Smithburg
Daisy Blankenship
Cincinnati
Methodist Pastor Rev Greer Here
Grace Methodist church ladies prepared the parsonage for the new minister Rev Martin Greer his wife and three children aged six months three years and five years plan to move from Fremont today He will preach his first sermon Sunday at 11:00 Ottumwa district leadership shift noted with Rev Alvin T Mayberry succeeding Rev A P Keast Keast to Creston Mayberry to Ottumwa
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Grace Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Greer
Fremont
Alvin T. Mayberry
Ottumway District
A. P. Keast
Keast
Creston
Rev
Mayberry
Ottumwa
Mohawk Annual Entered in National Contest
Moravia High School annual The Mohawk will compete in a national contest for school annuals sponsored by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in New York. Entries require detailed cost data for photography engravings covers and printing and compare with peers of similar size and cost.
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Moravia
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Columbia
New York
Legion Auxiliary Notice in Park Meeting June 19
Regular Legion Auxiliary meeting set for 6:30 PM June 19 in the park. Cooperative supper to follow. Election of officers on the agenda. Officers listed: Margaret Brooks Vice President and Rowena McFatridge Secretary.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Margaret Brooks
Rowena McFatridge
Moravia's First Telephones and Early Local Life
Moravia began telephone service in the early 1900s with C. M. McFatridge installing the first lines. Bertha Davis and Dolly Temple kept the hello. Farmers added poles and party lines spread to outlying areas. The era featured a Brush car owned by Charlie McFatridge and Moravia girls in gym attire that drew ethics scrutiny. The town is also noted for its long-running band history, with leaders like Major Cree and Pearl Broshar.
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Mamie Blumenstock
C. M. McFatridge
Moravia
Bertha Davis
Dolly Temple
Mile Main
Georage Main
Garret, Harn
Emmet Shuterfly
Charlie McFatridge
Brush
Charlie
Cree
B. F. Hackett
Bisine Harn
Pearl Broshar
Nick Hiatt
Will van Dorin
Vote Planned On Moravia Fire Station and Garage
Moravia chapter of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic hall for the last summer meeting and will reconvene September 11 for a Harvest Home drive. Town council okayed a vote by the people on financing and constructing a city fire station and garage on the west side of the square with space for trucks and equipment, adjacent to the Moravian Produce lot.
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Moravia
The
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Boone
John Onard
Truxton Dicks
Gus Main
Kansas City
Oehler Brothers Oil Company
Ted Oehler
Oehier Brothers
Frank Swaim
Caurene Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule
The Caurene Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Mrs Alice Woodward in charge and Morning worship at 11 00 a m Bro Frank Woodward leads the service. There is no evening service due to Vacation Bible school at the U B church. The message urges making today count toward spiritual life.
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Church of the Nazarene Row
Keyes
Alice ‘Woodward
Frank Woodward
U. B. Church
Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule Notice
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Rev Martin Greer minister The W S C S will meet Wednesday June 20 at Mrs R R Pennnington residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Martin Greer
R. R. Pennington
Moravia Church Services Announced
The Church of Christ in Moravia lists 10 00 am Bible school with superintendent Billy Schaffner, 11 00 am Lord's Supper and sermon, no evening service due to Daily Vacation Bible School at E U B church, 3 00 pm Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study. All are welcome.
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Church of Christ Moravia
Billy Schaffner
Past Matrons Meet With Frances Burton
The June meeting of the Past Matron club was held at Frances Burton's home with eleven members present. Sister Lucille Carter thanked the club for a sunshine basket sent during illness in the hospital. A social evening followed with refreshments served by the hostess and her mother Mrs. Frank Neff of Blakenburg.
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Frances Burton
Lucille Carter
Frank Neff
Blakenburg
Angels
Women’s Foreign Mission Meeting Held at Nazarene Church
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. M. H. Johnson’s home. Mrs. Forrest Main led devotions and Mrs. C. G. Woodward read the scripture. The lesson study was led by Mrs. William Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church
M. H. Johnson
Forrest Main
Waa
C. G. Woodward
William Woodward
Wesley Chapel and Moravia officers attend school of instruction
The Wesley Chapel and Moravia W. S. C. held a school of instruction for their officers at the Methodist church Tuesday. Mrs. Ben J. Taylor of Fairfield, district promotion secretary, gave the instruction. Ernie Kaster and his mother left for Clearfield Utah for a two week visit with Mrs. Kaster's daughter Mrs. Tressie Miller, joining grandchildren Benny and Nancy Brouer of Minneapolis who arrived Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Moravia
W. S.C
Methodist Church
Ben J. Taylor
Fairfield
Ernie Kaster
Anna Kaster
Clearfield
Utah
Pearly Boyer Injures Leg On Cultivator
Pearly Boyer, a farmer southwest of town, injured his leg last Tuesday when he attempted to climb a cultivator. His leg slipped and cut an artery, requiring seven stitches to close the wound. He is recovering satisfactorily.
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Pearly Boyer
Mission Band Hosts Richard Mason Meeting
The Evan gelical United Brethren church mission band met Monday afternoon with Richard Mason for their June gathering. They opened with prayer and scripture read in unison. The lesson followed a continuation from They Lived In Bible Land. After business, members played lawn games and refreshments were served by Mrs. Harold Mason and Mrs. Fred Hammond.
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Mission Band
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Richard Mason
Bible Land
Seasion
Harold Mason
Fred Hammond
Garden Club to Hold Spring Flower Show
The Moravia Garden club hosts a spring flower show at the Community building on Friday, opening to the public at noon. The exhibit invites all residents to attend.
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Garden Club
The
Moravia Garden Club
Flight of The Stork Flight of The Stork
Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel of Clinton welcome Barbara Elaine a four pound fourteen ounce daughter born Saturday at St Joseph hospital Centerville Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel Mr and Mrs Cliff Whicker Also listed are births at Smith hospital Albia Kathy Jean Breese June 12 six pounds two ounces Grandparents Virgil Easter Albia and Claude Breese Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair McDanel
Clinton
Barbara Elaine
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Grand
Ernest Hiatt
Cyril McDanel
Cliff Whicker
Smith Hospital
Albia
Donald Breese
Kathy Jean
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E.U.B. Church
Eddie Oehler
Gordon Woodward
Norma Gladfelder
Nancy Tomiin
Sharon Rountree
Sandra Ward
Richard
Coltrain
Sharon Walter
Dwight Thompson
Linda Ward
Donald Johnson
Dana Easter
Ann Paxaton
Nancy Turner
Dianna Burton
Kathy Lockman
Rita Gardner
Judy Woodward
Bobby Burna
Jane Fox
Patsy Blumer
Dorothy Burns
Bobby Tomlin
Jean Taylor
Kay Herron
Nancy Ward
Judy Gillasple
Joyce Walter
Jessie VanDorin
Patty Croas
Donna Card
Richard Johnson
Barry Rountree
Craig Day
Linda Gardner
Gary “Woodward
Joe Underwood
Jimmy Smith
Jerry Burns
Jon Kaster
Terry Tuttle
Dale ‘Thompson
Jay Taylor
Donald Thompson
Larry Burns
Diane Kincade
Connie Walter
Donna Tomlin
Richard Woodward
Linda Marie ‘Davis
Teddy Harp
Ralph McDonough
Jolene VanDorin
Judith Ann Smith
Donna Wood
Lavenne Card
DeVerre
Jordan
Richley
Ann Walter
VanDorin
Ronald Cross
Deloris Hiatt
Mardeena Hiatt
Joan Fox
Margaret Condra
Maxine Firkins
Donna Underwood
Frances Kaater
David Westons
MHS
Pennington
Harsh
Rebekah
Union Phot
G, T. C. Club
Charles Bi
Broshar
Smithburg
Methodist
Rev. Greer
CM. McFatridge
Harvest Home
Caurene
Tconium Methodist
School OF Instruction
TO Mission Band
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