Junior Leaguers Undefeated In League
Moravia Junior Leaguers defeated Cincinnati 7-2 at Centerville to stay undefeated in the league. They had earlier beaten Mystle 30-1 and Oehler Bros. 2-0. Gary Underwood led Moravia at the plate with three hits in four appearances, while Gary and Larry Pfannebecker pitched and Underwood also caught. The Moravia team faces Centerville Rotary on Thursday June 30, a fellow league leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincinnati
Centerville
Mystle
Oehler Bros
Gary
Larry Pfannebecker
Underwood
Gary Underwood
Moravia Boys
Centerville Rotary
Moravia All Stars Rally Then Fall In League Play
The Moravia All Stars beat Cincinnati 5 to 0 Tuesday with McDanel on the mound and Du Vall behind the plate. Thursday they lost 6 to 3 to Plano here Dowd started and was relieved by McDanel in the fifth. Davis pitched for Plano and Wells caught. Moravia travels to Tracy Thursday and to Pulaski Tuesday for league action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia All-Stars
Cincinnati
McDanel
du' Vall
Plano
Dowd
Davis
Wells
Moravia
Tracy
Pulaski
A J Brown Honored At Family Dinner
A J Brown of Iconium was guest of honor at a noon birthday dinner Sunday in the First Christian church dining room. Rain moved the event from Moravia park to the church. Sears dinner celebrated Brown who was 38 on June 16 and lifelong resident near Toonium. Attendees included Osa Brown of Joonium and many Brown family members from Ottumwa Eddyville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brown
Iconium
First Christian Church
Moravia Park
Sears
Brown
Toonium
Migs Osa Brown
Joonium
Lloyd] Beatty
Sammy
Denney
Charlés Butler
Chilann
Rex Firkins Honored At Basket Dinner In Moravia Park
Mr and Mrs Rex Firkins and children of Arlington Virginia were honored at two basket dinners at Moravia park on Sunday hosted by the Bees club and their families. Regular members attended the affair with guests from Newton De Soto Oskaloosa Ottumwa Blakesburg Waterloo and other nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Firkins
Arlington, Va
Moravia Park
Bees Club
Francia Millers
Newton
Burdei
Roberts
Oskpoosa
Roscoe
Ottumwa
Frank Chambers
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
A. G. Broshar
Waterloo
Theo Miller
George Firkins
Births and Parents Named in Iowa Obituary Notice
Rev and Mrs Bille Schaffner Omahas daughter Elizabeth Christine born June 13 weighing 3 ounces. Rev and Mrs Louis Schaffner Seymour grandparents. Thurman family announce daughter born June 21 at Mahaska county hospital Oskaloosa weighing 7 pounds Carolyn Sus. Grandparents Raymond Jacobs Stockton Calif Rey Thurman Bonne Terre Mo. Rev Thurman Moravia Church of the Nazarene. Hiner Davenport couple announce newborns with details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bille Schaffner
Omaha
Nebr
Elizabeth Christine
Louis Schaffner
Seymour
Mr. Schaffner
Irvington Christian Church
Oraha
Donald Thurman
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
Carolyn Sus
Raymond Jacobs
Stockton
Calif
Rey Thurman
Bonne ‘Ferre, Mo
Thurman
Moravia
Mrs Trenton McKern Dies In Rockford Illinois
Mrs Anna Kaster received word Saturday of the death of Mrs Trenton McKern of Rockford Illinois Funeral services were held Tuesday at Rockford Mr McKern is a nephew of Mrs Kaster and has many other relatives in this vicinity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kaster
Trenton McKern
Rockford, II
Rockford
McKern
Kaster
Coureours Nazarene announces weekly schedule and gatherings
Rev. Donald R. Thurman is pastor and Sunday School Superintendent is Andrew Maddison. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 1:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:15 p.m. N.Y.P.S. at 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic services follow. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. Thursday 6:00 p.m. young people meet at Roadside park east of Centerville with Centerville and Mystic Nazarene youth. Any young person invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Andrew Maddison
N.Y.P
Centerville
Centerville and
Mystic Nazarene
First Christian Church Sunday Schedule Faith Study
Rev W F T Evans ministers the First Christian Church with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Bible study at 7 30 p.m. The subject is Faith. Mrs Perry leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Perry Leader
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
Pastor John Grenfell leads Grace Methodist with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. The congregation joins the E U B at their church this Sunday. Evangelistic service at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic. June 25 8:00 p.m. commission on missions meeting. June 29 prayer meeting at 8 p.m.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Commission On Missions
Albia Churches Schedule Urges Evening Service
Due to the pastor's absence, worship shifts to the Methodist church for the evening service. Midweek service Wednesday at 8 pm. Youth skating party for the Albia group of churches on Thursday June 23 at 7 pm. Friday features a cancer pan show at the Methodist church with Rev Grenfell in morning worship and guest E U Girls Missionary Guild at Irene Tadlock's home Monday June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelical United
Ig Fer Arep Chi Eoreh
Lynn J
Earl Boyey
Sunde
Methodist Church
Albia
Methodist
Grenfell
E. U. Girls' Missionary Guild
Irene Tadlock
Co op Dinner Honors Mrs Blumenstock
About 60 persons attended a cooperative dinner and visit with Mrs Mamie Blumenstock Sunday at Grace Methodist church basement. Rain moved the event from Moravia park to the church and an informal program followed. Blumenstock, visiting Perry, Calif, with son Wilhelm and daughter Beth, was brought by Mrs Harry Dissinger. Attendees came from Blakesburg Waterloo and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Bumenstock
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia Park
Blumenstock
Morgavia
Harry Dissinger
Perry
Moravia
Garberville
Calif
Wilhelm
Beth
Blakesburg
Frank Chembers
Gerald Hunter
Waterloo
Espy reunion set for Centerville park on July 3
A notice announces the Espy reunion will be held at Centerville park on July 3. The event invites former members and mentions a community gathering with casual activities and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park, Bar
Thankful note for blessings and helpers in Rochester
Dorothy and Genevie Danovan express gratitude for blessings and rapid recovery. They thank four neighbors for livestock help, chores, and kind deeds, and acknowledge others who offered prayers, cards, and letters during their stay in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
I Rochester
Dorothy and
Genevie Danovan
Moravia High Hires Coach William P Carr for Next Term
Coach William P Carr to take over Moravia high school coaching duties succeeding Gilbert Sargent. Carr is 30, married with one infant, and has served as an official the past three years. He studied at St Ambrose College Davenport and returned from service to pursue teaching prep at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Carr
Moravia High School
Gilbert Sargent
Carr
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
St. Ambrose
Mrs Gordon Resigns For Move To California School
Mrs Ruby Gordon, a Moravia fifth grade teacher, resigned Monday night to the board of education. She will move with her family to Livingston California in mid August to teach fourth grade. They will keep their Udell farm and remain residents of Appanoose county despite the move prompted by health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Gordon
Moravia
Board of Education
W S C S Meeting Led by Mrs McDonough at Church
The W.S.C.S. of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon with devotions by Mrs Chester Broshar. John Dodd led the lesson assisted by Mia John Yeach and others. Members gave summaries on Pakistan Ceylon and India. A cooperative supper and pound shower were planned for June 22 honoring Rev and Mrs John Grenfell. Mrs Ralph McDonough presided in the president s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Chester Broshar
John Dodd
Mia
John Yeach
Carl Black
Dora Hartinger
Nancy Turner
Diane Burton
Jane Fox
Pakistan
Ceylon
India
John Grenfell
Ralph McDonough
D. E. Bishop
Broshar
Curtis Tomlin
Mearl Walter
Young Adult Class Holds Picnic at E A B Church
The E A B church young adult class hosted a cooperative picnic supper in the park Tuesday evening with 32 attendees. Rev King led the class, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis directed games after the meal while Rev and Mrs King managed the drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. B. Church
King
Ralph Davis
N F M S Holds Missionary Meet at Nazarene Church
The N F M S met Thursday evening at the Nazarene Church for a missionary gathering. Mrs Donald Thurman led the business session, Rev Thurman spoke and offered prayer, and Mrs Frank Woodward presented a lesson about India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of To Nazarene
Ling
Donald Thurman
Thuran
Frank Woodward
India
Moravia Town Council Orders Red Flag Street Closures
The Moravia Town Council announces temporary street closures marked by red flags. All persons must keep off these streets. access will be restricted only as long as needed. Cooperation is appreciated.
Toby Vaudeville Show Opens Saturday at Moravia Square
The Sun Players formerly the Hatcher Players bring five days of entertainment starting Saturday night at 8:00 with He Married The Devil. A large waterproof tent will be set around Moravia square as Street improvements finalize location. Shows run Monday through Thursday nights next week, advance tickets sold by the Moravia fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun Players
Hatcher Players
Moravia Square
Moravia
Moravia FFA Installs Officers Friday Night
Moravia Chapter of Future Farmers of America held a regular meeting on June 17 in the Ag room at 8 00 pm with 17 members present. Officers installed were Jim McCord president Paul Turner vice president Jerry Main secretary Ronnie Tomlin treasurer Jerald Luse reporter Walter Scott Jr sentinel. The group discussed a summer trip to Spirit Lake with dates set for July 29 30 and 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Jim McCord
Paul Turner
Jerry Main
Ronnie Tomlin
Jerald Luse
Walter Scott, Jr
Sentinels
Spirit Lake
Cancer Film To Be Shown Here Friday
A color film on detecting breast cancer will be shown at the Moravia Methodist church Friday evening. The 15 minute film, “Breast Self Examination,” is sponsored by the Appanoose county chapter of the American Cancer Society to teach a simple early detection method for women. The first showing is for women at 8:00, followed by public educational films at 8:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose County
American Cancer Society
Towa State Department of Health
National Cancer Institute
Clover Leaf Club Meeting With Helen Printy
Helen Printy hosted the Clover Leaf Club at her home on June 8 for a cooperative noon dinner. Members and visitors attended, sewing carpet tags, with games and prizes. The anniversary picnic is set for June 26 at Center ville Park, and the next meeting will be July 13 at Phyllis Dicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Printy
Clover Leaf Club
Mildred Tarbell
Helen McAninch
Vera Moore
Mabel Moore
Jan and Russell
Fern Penfield
Verda Argo
Nona Dicks
Edith Callen
Martha Massman
Helen
Malinda
Doris Christy
Clara Massman
Center‘ville
Phyllis Dicks
Junior Garden Club Picnic at Curtis Tomlin Farm
The Blue Bird junior garden club met in the timber at Curtis Tomlin farm on Saturday with 11 members and leaders Mrs. Zee Callen and Mrs. Ira Boyer. The lesson covered birds and wildflowers and roll call named a favorite tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bird Junior Garden Club
Curtis Tomlin Farm
Zee Callen
Ira Boyer
Large Crowds See Dairy Farm Tour Across Moravia
Large crowds toured two Moravia dairy farms on Thursday afternoon. At DeWayne Johnson’s north of Moravia, a self made milking parlor milks Holsteins in sequence, with 15 cows and a 250 gallon cooler. At Lee Benz’s south of Mora, 27 Guernseys are milked daily with a 200 gallon storage tank. The event drew over 200 people countywide, with support from Centerville Cheese factory, Jones Dairy, and Beatrice Foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
DeWayne Johnson
DeWayne
Johnsons
Lee Benz
Lee
Appanoose
Cincinnati
Mystic
Centerville
Jones Dairy
Beatrice Foods
Jesse Hoover
Leo Bowdish
Jones
Bellair Boosters Club
Clarence Anderson
Hoover Farm
Frank Shopbell
Iowa Southern
Clarence
Virginia McDonough Heads Auxiliary Meeting
Virginia McDonough heads the American Legion Auxiliary at a Tuesday park picnic supper and post meeting. Twenty five members attended. Hazel Hellyer gave a historian's report. Officers elected: Virginia McDonough president Grace Veach first VP Dorothy Calhoun second VP Aleafa Hiatt secretary Garnet McDonough treasurer Mary Burns chaplain Mary Oehler historian Doris Christy sergeant at arms. Delegates named for the Des Moines department convention July 27 28 29 with Rowena McFatridge and Mamie Tisue as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Hazel Hellyer
Virginia McDonough
Grace Veach
Dorothy Calhoun
Aleafa Hiatt
Garnet McDonough
Mary Burns
Mary Oehler
Doris Christy
Department
Des Moines
Rowena McFatridge
Mamie Tisue
Mrs Roy Miller Dies Suddenly At Home
Olive Elizabeth Archer Miller, born June 26, 1881 in Davis County, died at 6:00 a.m. Monday at her Iconium area home from a heart attack. She leaves Roy Miller her husband a daughter Ruth Atcherson of Kenwick Washington and a son Melvin of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services were set for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Iconium Christian Church with Rev. W F T Evang officiating. Burial followed at Iconium Cemetery with Turner Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Roy Miller
Iconium
Olive Elizabeth
Davis County
Frank
Martha Archer
Joinedife
Iconium Viciny
Roy
Ruth Atch+eson
Kenwick
Wash
Melvin
Cedar Rapids
Iconium Christian Church
W. F. T. Evang
Iconium Cemetery
Turner Funeral Home
Rev Grenfell Returns as Moravia Pastor for Fourth Year
Rev John Grenfell is reappointed pastor of the Moravia Methodist church for another year after the Iowa Des Moines conference. A cooperative supper and pound shower for Rev and Mrs Grenfell is set for Wednesday night at the church. This marks his fourth year in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grenfell
Moravia
26th annual Girls 4-H convention at Ames
The 26th annual 4-H girls club convention was held in Ames last week from Wednesday to Saturday. Attendees from Appanoose county included Sandra Hiatt of the Taylorettes Carol Mullins of the Union Farmerettes and Wanda McIlwain of the Friday Fairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Sandra Hiatt
Taylorettes
Carol Mullins
Union Farmerettes
Wanda McIlwain
Friday Fairies
Appanoose County
Dr Larson Farm Offers Revealing Tour of Grade A Milk Plant
A group visited Dr Larson Farm located a mile north of Lincoln schoolhouse. They toured the remodeled buildings and its Grade A milk plant, left impressed by the information received, and asked for another tour next month with daily visits.
Moravia launches major street overhaul and paving project
Work began Wednesday on a large Moravia street improvement program funded by town bonds of about 18 000 dollars issued by the council. Hargrave Construction Co of Cedar Rapids moved equipment in last week and grading and rolling started. The plan calls for about 65 blocks including full width paving around the square and surrounding streets with graded drainage and multiple asphalt layers, lime rock base, and pea gravel final coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Hargrave Construction Co
Cedar Rapids
Jiba-Baic
Methodiat .Church Corner
Milwaukee Depot
Methodist Church
Wabash Depot
Appanoose Extension Council Completes Membership
Certification of election by election officers from all Appanoose county townships has completed the membership roll for the first Appanoose County Agricultural Extension Council. The county extension director Fred G. Lasley announced the membership with township representatives listed. Wash ington township has no election and will be named at the first council meeting. Next steps include oath of office, organizing the council and assuming legal responsibilities by August 2, 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Lincoln
Frank McCabe
Pleasant
Paul Wyckoff
Sharon
Francis Rice
Taylor
Ava Foster
Udell
Clifford J. Burger
Union
Richard Tubaugh
Vermillion
Robert Warren
Walnut
Paul Harris
Wells
Mildred Appler
Washington Township
Lasley
Appanoose
County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
An- Gre
Burton Grocery Closing All Day Sunday
Burton Grocery will be closed all day Sunday June 26. Customers needing ice should shop Saturday evening for supplies.
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Burton Grocery
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Johanie Hiner
Lane
Coureurs
Sun
Mrs. Gordon
Mrs
Nazarene Church
Order of
Moravia Town Council
Toby
Moravia Ffa
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Appanoose Extension Council
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