MHS Girls Win Opener At Des Moines Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Rowena McFatridge home with 17 members. Larry Brooks elected delegate to midwinter conference in Des Moines February 25 and 26. Members discussed clothing donations, cash gifts, and supplies for veterans and training stations. The group hosted a program on Americanism with readings and a social lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Rowéna Mcfatridge
Larry Brooks
Des Moines
Garnet McDonough
Burton
Knoxville
Leonard Palmer
J. P. Day
America
Hazel Heliyer
Andy Mosley
Revensionise
Gene
Dell Hellyer
Hazel
Howard Evans
Moravia Rebekahs Install And Initiate
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 held a regular meeting at the I C O F hall on Monday evening February 26 with 31 attendees. Bette Day was installed as past Noble Grand by district officers, and Day along with Frank Wilson and Harold Hudgens were installed in top offices. Ruth Wilson led the meeting as Noble Grand. Ivan Harsh was initiated by the degree staff, and refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs William Gardner, Mrs Tra Robb, and Miss Clara Toelan.
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Moravia
Grace Methodist W meets with Mrs Ward group gathering
The Grace Methodist church regular monthly meeting took place at Mrs N R Ward home with 19 present. Devotion reader Mrs John Dodd spoke on Colorful Promises in Heaven and poetry was read. Program leader Mrs Paul Broshay led a discussion on Health of the American Indians with several members participating. The committee of ward officers included Mrs N R Ward, Mrs Paul Broshay, Mrs John Dodd, and Mrs C C Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
N. R. Ward
John Dodd
R. R. Pennington
Paul Broshay
John Veach
Howard Smith
T. R. Gardner
C. C. Coulson
Garnet McDonough
Paul Broshar
Red Cross Drive Raises $240 Short of Goal
Mrs Rowena McPatridge chairs a Red Cross drive reporting $240 turned in against a $250 goal. Anyone wishing to contribute may leave late donations with Mrs Rowena McPatridge at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena MecPatridge
Red Cross
Rowena McPatridge
Moravia Fire Department Skating Party March 26
The Moravia Fire Department announces a skating party at Hilltop Rink on Monday night March 26 with five or more acts. Skating plus entertainment, favors, and rink decorations are planned to attract attendees. Advance tickets available from fire department members. proceeds fund a new fire station project in spring to supplement tax money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fire Department
Tailor-Toilers Meet at Pettibone Home
The Tay lor Toilers 4H club gathered at Ann Pettibone’s home on February 22 1951 with 12 members present led by president Bob Carter. They conducted a pledge and roll call, discussed old and new business, awarded long time members, and planned a food sale for March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Toilers 4H Club
Ann Pettibone
Bob Carter
Betty
Bill Harsh
Margaret
Wendell
Marion Condra
Ann
Jim
Jerry
Tom Pettibone
Robert
Sandra Hiatt
Kenneth Condra
Robert Hiatt
Ponds
Jerry Pettibone
Coulson PTA Honors Kenneth O'Conner Family
Coulson school held a PTA meeting on Friday evening February 23. Merle Miller and Sylvia Burns directed games and the event welcomed Mr and Mrs Kenneth OConner and their family to the neighborhood. Refreshments were served by Mrs Perry Mikels and Mrs Herb Bodenz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson School
Merle Miller
Sylvia Burns
Kenneth O'Conner
Perry Mikels
Herb Boblenz
Public Auction Of Smithburg Home And Grounds Slated
John Smithburg will offer his seven room house on approximately 142 acres of ground and the complete list of household furnishings at public auction on Saturday, March 3.
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John Smithburg
Davis Nash engagement announced in Detroit
Announcement received here of the engagement of Geraldine E. Nash of Jackson Road Detroit to Donald L. Davis of Detroit son of Mr and Mrs George H Davis of Blakesburg. No wedding date set. Donald has lived with his aunt Mrs Dorothy Vance in Detroit for three years. He is a Moravia high school graduate and a University of Town alumnus working as an auditor in Detroit. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs O G Davis of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine E. Nash
Jackson Rd
Detroit
Mich
Richard E. Nash
Donald L. Davis
George H. Davis
Blakesburg
Donald
Dorothy Vance
Moravia High School
University of Town
0. G. Davis
Morivia
Smithburg Family Attends Poultry Convention and Meeting
Mr and Mrs Dean Smithburg of Sioux Falls Iowa brought his father John Smithburg to his home Sunday. They traveled to Des Moines Monday for a three day poultry convention before returning home. Mr Smithburg was taken to St Joseph hospital Centerville Monday for treatment. Mr and Mrs Howard Smith attend the district rural letter carrier meeting in Russell Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Smithburg
Sioux Falls
John Smithburg
Smithburg
Des Moines
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Howard Smith
Russell
Pvt Clell VanDorin Wounded in Korea
Mr and Mrs W H VanDorin received word that their son Pvt Clell VanDorin was wounded in Korea He reported wounds to his leg hand and chest the chest wound being the most serious He wrote while awaiting transfer to a hospital in Osaka Japan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. VanDorin
Clell
Korea
Osaka
Japan
Past Matrons Honor Instructor At Luncheon
The Past Matrons meet at the Masonic Halls on March 6 1951 at 12 45 p m for a luncheon in honor of district instructor Mrs Viola Bullock and Worthy Matron Mrs Leona Scott with guests asked to bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Halls
Viola Bullock
Leona Scott
Order of Eastern Star Moravia Chapter Meets
The Order of the Eastern Star Moravia Chapter No 94 holds instruction at 1 00 pm on Tuesday March 6 with inspection at 8 00 pm Vi ila Bullock will attend Dinner at 615 pm at E U B church priced 125 per plate Regular meeting is March 13 at 730 pm Initiation on Friday evening March 16 at 730 pm Leona Stott W M Effie Gollaher Sec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
1Moravia
Viola Bullock
Moravia
Leona Stott
W. M
Effie Gollaher
Revival Services Nears Close as Evangelical Church Plans
Evangelical Habel church announces revival events led by Rev. Martin. Services run through Sunday evening with plans to attend. The report notes a 40 to 50 minute time frame and encourages parishioners to participate in the final gatherings.
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Martin
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Services and Choir
Keyes pastor Rev. , Sunday School Superintendent Mrs. Alice Woodward leads 10:00 a m Sunday School and 7:00 p m morning worship Evang service at 7:30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting Also notes a pun about altitude and soar delivered by two young fliers and a preacher prompting reflection on spiritual altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church ‘of the Nazarene
Keyes
Alice Woodward
P. S
Grace Methodist Church Sermon and Choir Plans
Grace Methodist Church schedules 10:00 a m Sunday School and 11:00 a m Morning Worship with Rev Crenshaw as speaker. The children's choir sings and cantata practice is set 2:00 to 3:00 p m. M Y F meets at 6:00 p m. Wesley Methodist Church led by Rev Howard Marshall offers 9:45 a m Church School and 10:30 a m Morning Worship with Rev Howard Marshall speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Rev. Crenshaw
Wesley -Methodist Church
Howard Marshall
Miller Baptist Church Service Posts Doctrinal Theme
Fay Garner, pastor, invites attendance at Miller Baptist Church Sunday with Sunday School at 1 30 p m Worship service following. The message centers on planning life to reap a worthy harvest and urges worship in spirit and truth. Sunday School 10:00 a m Public worship 11:00 a m Sermon topic: Doing as we please and what of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Baptist
Tconium Methodist
America
Dille Couple In Auto Wreck After Basketball Return
Mr and Mrs John Dille were in a car accident Monday night while returning from a Gravity basketball game. Their vehicle slid off the pavement and overturned. Injuries were minor though the car sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dille
Dille
Moravia Girls Upset Holstein 62 60 In Sectional Fight
Moravia Mohawkettes edged Holstein 62 to 60 in a sectional girls basketball contest. Breytogle led Holstein with 39 of 60 points as Moravia rallied late, Pat Kaster and Janet Broshar contributed key plays in the final seconds. Moravia advances to Des Moines meet with Steamboat Rock awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Des Moines
Pat Kaster
Wanda Jordan
Mitate Sawyer
Wanda Cochran
Joyce Martin
Kobryn McDanel
Plata
Jim
Carole ‘Broshar
Holstein
Breytogle
Janet Broshar
Joyce Hiatt
Schroeder
Broshar
Aepet Broshar
Harp
Ars
Indy
Baster
Kathryn Mebaneh
Steamboat Rock
Farragut
Savory
Hotel Savory
Card
Drake
Melvin
Sperry
Hansell
Guthrie Center
Woodward
Deborigs Bisby
the Union
Moravia Falls To Iowa Success In OT 83 82
Moravia and Iowa Success battled to a late second half lead shift at Ottumwa. Hiatt scored 41 on 18 field goals and 5 free throws, Moravia tied it with two seconds left and Iowa Success pulled away 11 10 in overtime. Fleming and Agee led the visitors with 40 and 30 points, while Callen and Broshar contributed for Moravia. Moravia had previously beaten Iowa Success at Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa
Ottumwa
Sloyce
Hiatt
Lodge
Moravis
Iowa Success
Fleming
Agee
Joan Callen
Janet Broshar
Iowa Success Girls
Surprise Party Honors Melvin Kupferschmid
A surprise party was held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ed Sights honoring Melvin Kupferschmid. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs Robert Sloan Mr. and Mrs Ralph Mc Donough Mr. and Mrs Ralph Locke and Mr. and Mrs Ed Sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Kupferschmid
Robert Sloan
Ralph McDonough
Ralph Locke
Ed Sights
Card
Kupferschmid
Parson's College Honors Bill Luse on Honor Roll
Bill Luse son of Mrs. Ray Luse is named on Parsons College Fairfield honor roll. He earns a B average across studies while majoring in mathematics and physics and expects graduation this spring.
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Bill Luse
Parsons
Bill C. Luse
Rayimond Ashby
Philip. Young
Parsons College
Fairfield
Bill
Names Omitted From Basketball Page Errors Highlight Sponsors
Through an error this newspaper omitted Moravia Dairy Moravia Theater and Eastor Coal Co from the sponsors list on last week’s basketball page. The correction notes the missing names and apologizes for the oversight.
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Moravia Dairy
Moravia Theater
Eastor Coal Co
Tubaugh Brothers Buy Tadlock Farm in Town Property
The Tubaugh brothers have purchased the John Tadlock 111 acre farm in their town property. Ray Tubaugh will move to the farm later in the spring while Tadlock moves to their property in town.
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Tufaugh
John Tadlock
Ray
Tubaugh
Tadlock
McDanel Purchases Emery Hiatt Farm Near Moravia
Mr and Mrs Bud McDanel moved from Main Station to the Emery Hiatt farm on the Unionville road southeast of Moravia. They purchased the 160 acre farm and took immediate possession on Saturday.
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Bud McDanel
Main Station
Emery Hiatt
Unionville Road
Moravia
Tellers Quietly Observe 50th Anniversary
The Wilbur Tellers were honored at a family cooperative dinner Sunday for their 50th wedding anniversary. Several decorated cakes were served, and gifts and greetings poured in. Attendees included Clarence Silsey and family, Mrs. Wilbur Shirkey and son of Libertyville, Ivan Teller of Scranton, Wilford Teller and family of Fairfield, Cleo Ragan and family of Moravia, with afternoon visitors Lewis Rouse of Hilton and Charles Platt and Mary Platt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Tellers
Tellers
Clarence Silsey
Wilbur. Shirkey
Libertyville
Ivan Teller
Scranton
Wilford, Teller
Fairfield
Cleo Ragan
Familly
Moravia
Lewis
Rouse
Hilton Vicinity
Charles and
Mary Platt
Gardner Family Honored Before Prescott Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gardner hosted a family gathering Sunday for his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner who depart for Prescott Arizona to aid Mr. Gardner health. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Clarefice Dowd and sons Delmar and Donald Mr. and Mrs. Joe Conger Ottumwa Mr. and Mrs. John Fontinel and son Bob Mrs. G Fontinel Albia Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Del Donahoo and son Dennis Ottumwa who are moving to Des Moines this week where he joins radio station WHO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
William Gardner
Prescott
Arizona
Gardner
Clarefice Dowd
Delmar
Donald
Joe Conger
Ottumwa
John Fontinel
Bobby
G. Fontinel
Albia
del] Donahoo
Dennis
Des Moines
WHO
Evangelist Charles Martin Ends Two Week Meeting at EUB Church
Evangelistic meetings at the Evangelical United Brethren church wrap up with a special twilight service Sunday evening. Charles Martin will deliver stirring messages each night this week with special music. Families are urged to attend and hear the speaker in the shadow of the cross.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Charles Martin
Twentieth Century Reading Club Meets at Mrs Schaffner’s
Mrs Louis Schaffner hosted a Tuesday meeting of the Twentieth Century Reading club in her home. With no president present, Mrs Ben Williams chaired. Program leader was Mrs T R Gardner, with several members including Mrs T B Cameron and Mrs Charles Coffin among participants. The roll call cited the theme A Lovely Character Ive Known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schaffner
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Ben Williams
T. R. Gardner
T. B. Cameron
Charles Coffin
J. W. Halden
Preston Hedgecock
C. L. Hartinger
Schaffner
Lester Sawyer
John Dodd
Thanks for Sympathy Cards and Kind Deeds
Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson express gratitude for sympathy cards and acts of support during their son Thado s illness and death. They note sincere appreciation for neighbors and community kindness.
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Thado
Fred Dotson
Thank you for the cards and presents during my illness
Lorene Halden expresses gratitude for the many cards and lovely gifts received while ill, noting they were enjoyed and deeply appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Halden
Also Mentioned on This Page
MHS
Moravia Rebekahs
Pettibone
Coulson
PTA
Donald Davis
Geraldine Nash
Clell VanDorin
Attica
Moravia Mohawks
Eddyville
Albla
Melrose
Bussey
Keosauqua
Humeston
Tubaugh ‘Brothers Bay
Tadlock Farm
Bud McDanell
Emery Hiatt Farm
Gardness
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