Allan Kline to Speak at Moravia Festival Sept. 13
Allan Kline, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, will speak in Moravia on the second day of the annual Fall Festival, Friday, September 18, following a Farm Bureau meeting. A festival meeting is set for June 28 to organize and recruit committees for Moravia’s 1946 Fall Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Hilton
Allan Kline
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Moravia
Farm Bureau
Kling
Card of Thanks for kindness and floral offerings
A brief note of appreciation thanks friends neighbors and the community for expressions of sympathy and the flowers sent to Mrs Richard Harp and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harp
Summer camp trip for Moravia youth
Young people and Rev Sadoorites from Moravia attend the Brethren summer camp at Riverview Cedar Pass from June 24 to 29. They traveled by bus chartered by Rev Clifford Carter of Seymour's Uni Brathren church. Attendees include Long Hawk Aiden Taylor Rick Delma leaders Kathleen Halden Joan Calon Viola Hammond Wendell Condra. Some expenses are being subsidized by the Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadoorites
Et Mal Sbott
Mabel Coulgon
Med Brethren
Riverview
Park
Cedar Pass
Seasion
Clifford Carter
Uni Brathren
Seymour
Long Hawk
C He Oes
Aiden Taylor
Ick Delma Weads
Patricks
Kathleen Halden
Joan Calon
Viola Hammond
Wendell Condra
Moravia
Farm Bureau Meeting Near Moravia Community Building
The Chariton Taylor farm bureau groups will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at the Moravia community building. Kenneth Condra and K H EF Glick are in charge of refreshments and family members are asked to bring eats pie and their own table service. Discussion will cover the Blue Cross Hospitalization plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton-Taylor Farm Bureau
Moravia
Mra
Kenneth Condra
K. H. EF. Glick
Blus Cross
Mrs Hoffman Undergoes Major Operation
The notice reports Mrs Leochtien entering the ae Spuephe capital in Center-Tu md for a major operation. It notes two zones Richard and Wesneth being cared for at home by their father, with Mrs A S Hiatt and others unable to attend. A social event is mentioned at the Ken eh Hott me Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Hiatt
Bart Wysetba
Mie
Keneh Hott
Regular meeting notice for Antiquit fogs No 262
Regular meeting of Antiquit fogs No 262 is announced for Monday at a specified oclock. Visiting brothers Trenton and Ww M are noted. Secretary signs the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquit Fogs No
Are. & A. Wil
Brothers
Methodist W. 8. C. S. to serve July 4 meals at church
Local news notes include a Methodist W. S. C. S. announcement of noon and evening meals at the church basement on Thursday July 4. The column lists visitors and guests in town, including Miss Helen Babb of Montezuma with sister Esther, Miss Cecil Baughman of Harlan, and many relatives stopping by or staying with local families during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Helen Babb
Montezuma
Esther Babb
Cecil] Baughman
Harlan
Jack McDonough
Baughman
McDonough
Edwin Spencer
Madison
Paul Spencer
Moravia celebrates 95th birthday and town founders
Moravia marks its 95th anniversary with notes on the original 72 lots surveyed in 1851 by J. E. Stratton for Moravian Church trustees. The article lists early lot purchasers from Lot 1 through Lot 72, including names like Horner, Reich, Long, Commings, and Sharp, plus road district tax rolls from April 1853 naming residents subject to labor or cash tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
State of
Iowa
C. M. McFatridge
J. E. Stratton
Joseph-Stauber
Theopolas-Verling
Ephriam- Conrad
Moravian Church
Beite H. McGoy
J. P
Horner Daniel
E, Reich
N. B. Strong
G. Commings
Robert Commings
Lot Ohna
Joseph Link
T. Long
T. E. Long
T. B. Long
Isae Commings
RN. Curry
James Beaty
Jonathan Cooper
Russell
D. Helm
J. W. Sherp
N. H. Biddle
T. Vierling
T. H. Young
Phliam Cummins
Arad Christ
A. M. Link
J. J. Rider
H. L. Wolfard
H. McCoy
Edwaeich
H.mccoy
Edward Reich
J. A. Crist
Robert Bradley
E. W. Stier
J. T. Young
Edward. Reich
H.J. L. Wolfard
Connard
Eokham_Cummins
Long
M. R. Cose
Samuel Mc Woods
John Crist
W. Wooda
Ephriam Conard
Joseph Stauber
John Croft
Bos
G. Cummings
J. L. Stevens
Isac Sharp
A. M. Baldridge
Constantine Herbst
M. B. Cove
Bagwell
L. McWood
BE. M. Hand
R. Long
I. H
Taylor Township
Bath
Joseph Rhoades
Creighton
Springer
Samuel Horner
Goodell
Allen
Benjamin Milard
Charles Haltem
Rhodes Hinding
Benjamin Shipley
Birthday Dinner for McDonough Brothers
A cooperative dinner honoring the birthdays of Jack and Max McDonough was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Callen Sunday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Buckmaster, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby, Bill Luge, Mrs. W. C. DuVall and children, Grancips Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonough and son Ralph, Mise Cecile Baughman of Harlan, Mr. and Mia Max McDonough, Deana and Mary Lou. In the evening the young folks drove to Lake Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Max McDonough
H. E. Callen
F. H. Buckmaster
Raymond Ashby
Bill Luge
W. C. DuVall
Grancips Graham
Jack McDonough
Ralph
Mise Cecile Baughman
Harlan
Mia
Sunday Guests at Chas Johnson Home
Mr and Mrs Chas Johnson and Ruby hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Wilson of Twin Falls Idaho and Mr and Mrs Herold Prough of Russell Iowa. Attendees included Dean Coles Russell Lewis Rouse and family from Hilton Louise Donia Verna Oskaloosa Mary Sue Jay Joy Ben Jones Donald Jones and the honoree. Mrs Prough recently discharged from the Navy and Mrs Prough Daphne Wilson returned from Twin Falls with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Johnson
Ruby
As Wilson
Twin Falls
Idaho
Herold Prough
Russell
Iowa
Extension Granted for Drivers License Renewals
Jack Bailey's office reports 9,721 renewals since June 12 averaging 340 daily. The expiration date has been extended to July 15 from July 5 to ease renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cording
Shentf
Jack Bailey
Special meeting for Fall Festival planning Friday evening
Community members invited to a 9:00 PM gathering at the community building after the Farm Bureau meeting. Committees will be appointed and other important business transacted. P. K. Horner, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
P. K. Horner
Moravia Trading Area Reaches 1500 Miles
A California vacationer stopped at Success Barber & Beauty Supply in Moravia, traveling far from his route to buy supplies for his barber shop. The incident suggests Moravia’s trading area extends at least 1500 miles beyond town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moat Téllis
M. A. Johnson
California
Barber& Beauty Supply
Moravia
Funeral Service Held for Orville Dudley at Turner Home
Pallbearers William Bivin Fred VanDorin Sylvan VanDorin Homer Utter Jack Luther Caster and Homer King attended the funeral of Orville Dudley held Wednesday at Turner Funeral Home with Rev. W E Burd officiating. Mrs George Winsler and Forrest Main sang the request hymns. Attending from Ottumwa were two brothers Lee and Otis Dudley of Denver and Mrs Otis Dudley, Mr and Mrs Roigge Morrison, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Proctor, Wir and Mrs Alfred Dudley, and Mr and Mrs Shelby Locke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bivin
Fred VanDorin
Sylvan VanDorin
Homer Utter
Jack
Luther Caster
Homer King
Orville Dudley
Turner Funeral Home
W. E. Burd
George Winsler
Forrest Main
Lee
Otis Dudley
Denver
Colo
Roigge Morrison
Ferry
Ann Dudley
Kenneth Proctor
Alfred Dudley
Shelby Locke
Ottumwa
Annual Class Nine Picnic Draws Eighteen Attendees
Eighteen parsors attended the annual picnic of Class Nine at the Methodist church parlors on Friday evening. After supper an impromptu program featured talks by Charley Endsley of Helena and Charles Fulson, plus contributions from Mrs Endsley, Fred Blumenstock, and H E Glick. Hymns punctuated the program as the group enjoyed a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Charley Endsley
Helena
Montant
Charles Fulson
Large Crowd Attends Coon Dog Field Trials
A large attendance gathered last Sunday for the Panoose Monroe Coon Dog Field Trials at Bios Lavia on the Tubasgh fare. Prize money totaled 160 dollars with top honors going to Iowa Jack owned by Kenneth Funk of Sevilla in first line, Judy owned by Burdette Ward of Moravia in first line, and Tanner owned by Leonard Locke of Ottumwa in third line.
Legion Auxiliary Re-Elects Officers at Moravia Meeting
At the Moravia Legion auxiliary monthly gathering on Tuesday, June 18, all officers were re-elected. Named were Mrs. Garud Morgan as president, Mrs. Hayes Tisue as vice president, Mrs. Von Pracy as secretary, Mrs. Chester Broshar as treasurer, Mrs. Zell Callen as chaplain, Mrs. Howard Smith as historian, Mrs. William Gardner as sergeant at arms, with Mrs. Ralph McDonough and Mrs. Birdie Main each receiving a Gold Star pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Legion Auxiliary
Pent Home
Garud Morgan
Harey Tisue
von Pracy
Chester Broshar
Zell Callen
Howard Smith
William Gardner
Ralph McDonough
Birdie Main
No Shooting of Fireworks in Park or Streets
Notice from Mayor P. X. Horner prohibiting the discharge of fireworks in city parks and on streets to prevent safety hazards and disturbances. Enforceable by local police with penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. X. Horner
Local Church Schedule Fragments Highlight Several Services
The notice lists multiple churches and their service times with sessions led by various superintendents. Esther Babe at Pastor Tconium Church School opens worship at 10:15 a.m. Donald Whitehead leads 11:15 a.m. service. Fairview Church School follows with 9:00 a.m. worship and 9:45 a.m. service, plus Thursday prayer at 8:00 p.m. Hilton and United Brethren also show morning and evening services and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Circuit
Esther Babe
Tconium Church
Donald Whitehead
Fairview Church
Carl Tomlin
Hilton Church
Dortha Kenton
United Brethren
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Nazarene Church Services Announced Sunday Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene lists a morning worship at 10:00 a.m. with prayer offerings and evening services. Pastor W. EB. Burd leads morning and evening worship, with additional services noted for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. EB. Burd
M. H
Dinner in Park Honors Mr Harn From Upland Cal
Nearly one hundred relatives and friends gathered at MoraVia Park Sunday to honor Barney Harn, a former MoraVia resident. He concluded his visit Monday, traveling via Kansas City and Wyoming en route home, after a cooperative dinner and visit with local attendees and afternoon visitors from several nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Harn
Upland
Calif
Moravia
Moravia Park
Harn
Kansas City
Wyoming
Enroute
Orville Smith
Alvin Johnson
Naples
S. D
Leonard Domonoske
Watertown
Iconium
C. . Waughop
Leanne .Main
Jess Gladfelder
Cora Main
C. N. Main
N. J. Main
Horton Potts
Joe Martin
Dale Sonnanburg
Junior Martin
Wendl Coulson
Maulton
Forrest Main
Jerry
Carol
Rubye Johnson
Harold Prough
Dean Coles
Russell
Lewis Rouse
Louise
Doris
Ben Jones
Lyle
Donald Jones
George Hiner
Glen
Helen Main
Centerville
Guy Argo
Cari Bivin
Army advertisements in this issue urge enlistment and reenlistment
Two Army ads appear in this issue. One encourages earning while learning a skill or trade, the other promotes enlisting in a grade with your Army MOS. A prize was delayed from the last issue and reenlistments before July 1 are emphasized so veterans may retain their Military Occupational Specialties.
Family Dinner Reunion for U S Hiatt Kin
Mr. and Mrs U S Hiatt hosted a Sunday family dinner for son-in-law Earl Watson and his children from Long View Washington. Attending were Hiatt daughters M Taylor of LeRoy Minnesota and Clell Davis of Spring Valley Minnesota, plus Paul Hiatt family Kelley, Clarence Peck Wellman, Gus Hiatt Claire, Ernest Hiatt and children, Harold Hudgenz, Kenneth Hiatt, and Carl Hiatt. The Moravian Park venue faced the Hiatt home. Taylor and Davis returned home Monday. Paul Hiatts and Clauda Pecks visited over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Hiatt
Earl Waston
Long View
Wash
Hiatts
M. &. Taylor
LeRoy, Minn
Clell Davis
Spring Valley
Minn
Paul Hiatt
Kelley
Clarence Peck
Wellman
Gus Hiatt
Claire
Ernest Hiatt
Harold Hudgenz
Kenneth Hiatt
Carl Hiatt
Moravian Park
Hiatt
Taylor
Curtis Tomlin buys 181 acre Johnson farm near Moravia
Curtis Tomlin of the Iconium neighborhood purchased the Clara A. Johnson and Joe Johnson 181 acre farm near Moravia. The sale was arranged through local real estate dealer Chet Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Tomlin
Johnson Farm
Clara A. Johnson
Joe Johnson
Moravia
Iconium
Chet Broshar
Moravia Locker Plant Holiday Hours Noted
Moravia Locker Plant will close at 12 00 noon on July 8 and reopen July 3 from 6 p m to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Saturday June 39 1946 Concert Program Notes
A fragmented program listing selections and performers includes Overature Little G Yoder selections Low trees Air Trish Air Mare Sioux Walta Tfanet Bennett Dange Gerali Besnett termission March Hiland Bennett Waltz Sleepy Time Yoder Semi Popular Tea for Two Youmans Popular Mexicali One Pione Maxch High Towes Bennett Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amemerica
Yoder
Walta
Bennett Dange
Hiland
Bennett
Youmans
Pione Maxch
Eye Ball 18 ou cur. SIGHT Is SAVED!
Ralph Robinson suffered a painful eye injury last week when a stick of kindling cut him in the right eye. Two stitches in the eyeball and one in the eyelid closed the wound and the sight was saved after stitches were removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Robinson
Tova
Lloyd C. Jones Dies in Ottumwa
Lloyd C. Jones, 40, died at his Ottumwa home on Friday June 21. Born June 17, 1905 in Wapello County, he lived in Ottumwa four years and worked for McGregor Furniture Co. He married Elva Woods in 1935 and is survived by two sons, his mother, and two brothers. Funeral services were held Monday at the Pentacostal church in Ottumwa conducted by Rev. A. D. McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlin Hoseras
Frank
Ola Harp
Leon
Bever
Pauling Lawn
Dickie
Charles
Frank Harp
Freda
Gatesand
Gretchen Sandage
Charlee Harp
Wye
Ronnilee
Turner
W. E. Burd
Moravia
Naisrons
Hillcrest Cemetery
Jake Day
Max
Jack McDonough
Ray Tub
Herman Harp
Jane Bhippy
John Harp
Lonehaw
Lamoni
Bob
Kinneth Albiar
Mra
Te Hicker
Foulton
Curtis Bailey
Floyd ‘Baily
Centerville
Daisy Sims
Dea
Kangsan City
Fee Clarenta “Stauber
Dean .Hoffman
Bloom
Lloyd GC. Jones
Ottumwa
Wapello County
Albert
Carrie Sapp Jones
McGregor Furniture Co
Elva Woods
Robert
Phillip Jones Jones
Carrie Barcus
Ralph Davis
Jene Blanchfield
Lake City
Pentacostal Church
A. D. McClure
Moravia July 4 church meals noted with community visits
Moravia residents look forward to Methodist W S C serving noon and evening meals at the church basement on July 4. The community lists visits from Santa Rosa, Des Moines, Ottumwa, Davenport, Atlanta and Chariton families plus local gatherings, dinners, and birthday celebrations at several homes.
C 8 Holds Meeting With Mrs Gail Tuttle
W.S.C.5 met Wednesday June 19 at Gail Tuttle's home with 20 in attendance. Etta Halden led devotions and Bessie Cameron directed the program. The day focused on Peace Through Evangelism with Rowena MacFatridge discussing the Strategy of Peace and Evangelist. Marilyn Hiatt Georgiana Winslet Janet Broshar Bill Harris and George Tracy led afternoon musical numbers. Out of town guests Mrs Lucille Andrea Montrose Colorado and Mrs J D Warnock Newcastle Pennsylvania attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.5
Gail Tuttle
Etta Halden
Bessie Cameron
Colo
J. D. Warnock
Newcastle
Penn
Rebekah Meeting Attendees Noted in Centerville Report
District Rebekah convention attendance in Centerville included Mrs Ralph Tuttle Mrs Harry Tigua Mrs H N Utterback Mrs D E Bishop Mrs William Gardner Mr Carl Black Mrs R R Pennington and Mrs Singing Nell Carl Black was initiated by the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Centerville
Ralph Tuttle
Harry Tigua
H. N. Utterback
D. E. Bishop
William Gardner
Carl Black
R. R. Pennington
Sdng Nell
Moravia Plans Underway For July Fourth Celebrations
After a late start Moravia celebration committees speed progress for July 3 and 4 events. Rex Angel leads planning with Wm Gardner and Don Wolf meeting Dr. E C McClure about hosting a group of Des Moines Church Club singers. Host group funds church treasury. clowns add merriment. Moravia school band under Mrs Ray Forbes to perform both afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rex Angel
Wm, Gardner
Don Wolf
Albia
E. C. McClure
Bussey
Des Moines
N. R. Ward
Lonnie Brooks
Ray Forbes
Macon guests visit Moravia as Mounts attends convention
Mr. and Mrs. Lawra H. Mounts of Macon Georgia arrived in Moravia to visit relatives of the Swaims. Mounts attended the Biennial General Convention of Congregational Christian Churches with delegates from the United States Hawaii Canada and England. Actions urged church union footed with other denominations and support for social action and racial harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawra H. Mounts
Macon
Moravia
Frank Swaim
Grinnell
Mounts
Congregational Christian Churches
United States
Hawaii
Canada
England
Evangelical and Reformed
Social Action Committee
Sjarter
American Missionary Association
Service News From Camp Wallace And Nearby Posts
Personnel notes include John Burton on a 16 day leave at Camp Wallace Texas to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Orville Burton Carl Hiatt returns from Ft Knox Ky for a 14 day furlough with family in Ottumwa and Moravia Royce N Sanders assigned to Chanute Field Ill as weather instructor with furlough planned Dwight Main completes 15 day assignment at camp then to Ft Leavenworth for reassignment with 10 day extension sought Other locals Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main Mr and Mrs Glen Fowler and family with siblings visiting Unionville area Dwight H Clark Ye0 a c USS Kimberlyn has new basic training address requests mail to Pvt Lloyd E McCrory at North Fort Lewis Washington and letters home appreciated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burton
Camp Wallace
Texas
Orville Burton
Carl Richard Hiatt
Ft. Knox, Ky
Ottumwa
Fred Hiatt
Moravia
Charles Enos Hiatt
Ke Pvt
Royce N. Sanders
Chanute Field
Illinois
Chester Sandera
Pic
Dwight Main
Birdie Main
Ft. Leavenworth
Kang
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Unionville
Glen Fowler
Lois
Herbert Main
Camp
Lloyd E. McCrory
Co. B
Engr
Tng
North Fort Lewis
Washington
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Farm Bureau Meeting
Trenton
Ww. M. 3.9
Bayard Neff
Clarence Williams
Indianola
A. G.mason
Harold
Mason
Charles Broshar
James Easter
John Suffleod
Marynville, Mo
Eleanor Hiner
Cedar
Rapids
Gloria Bogart
Pearl Eugene Hiner
Cedar Rapida
Lew Hiner
Deena Roberts
Fred Tillmont
Harriett Les Main
David Dohrman
Knoxville
A. O. Main
J. W. Halden
J. E. Sharp
H. E. Watts
Sharp
Cecil Baughman
Coliseum
Maxine
Richard
Hugo Johnson
Johnson
John Dille
John
la Plata
Elmer
George Winster
Georgiana
Margery Tracy
George
J. D. Minnes
Paul Broshar
Jo Ellen
Skippy
Mya
Broshar
V. ©. Hunt
Son Dwaine
Baraboo
Wisconsin
J. J. Allem
Dorothy VanMeter
de Wite
John Veach
Bert Turner
Nancy
Hot Springs
Arkangay
Charles Endsley
Helens
Montana
Charles Fulton
Otha Taylor
Des Mones
Roland Leninger
McDonough Brothers
Chas, Johnson
Legion Auxiliary
Cavrenes
Mr. Harn
U. Ss
U.S
Lloyd C. Jones
Clyde Criddlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Fredrick Koehler
F. EB. Boyer
Bill Woodward
Clarence Stauber
Dean Hoffman
John Irwin
Davenport
Rebekah Meeting
Swaims
Georgia
Dwight H. Clark
Yeo
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USS Kimberlyn
D. D
Care U. 8
Naval Base
Charleston
South Carolina
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