Cub Scouts Hold Blue and Gold Banquet at Grace Methodist
Cub Scout Pack 46 met at Grace Methodist Church for the annual Blue and Gold banquet on Thursday Feb 26. The event drew 20 scouts and 74 guests for a co operative supper and awards meeting with invoca tion by James Woodin and welcome by Alan Tisue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub
Grace Methodist Church
James Woodin
Alan Tisue
Ray Charity
Mark Hall
Doug Ballanger
Rodney Mikels
Moravia
Grace United Methodist Church
Bryan Cox
Todd Pfannebecker
Russell Peterson
Community Thanks For Sympathy and Kindness
We express deep gratitude to Mintin A. Callen Shoe maker Lillian and Elsie Callen Mabel Coulson Mr and Mrs John Stevens Mr and Mrs Herb Bob lenz Mr and Mrs Clarence Ballanger Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt Mr and Mrs Perry Mikels Mr and Mrs Theo Miller Mr and Mrs Ronald Barker Mr and Mrs Ray mond Clark Mrs Eva Tucker Mr and Mrs James Thomas and Mr and Mrs John Lee for sending the potted plant to Mrs Ralph L Anderson in Burbank California and to everyone for sympathy cards calls and visits Additional thanks go to Mr and Mrs Jack Swibart and Mr and Mrs Bob Blankenship of Knoxville for the potted plant sent to our home Also thank Mr and Mrs W Anderson Bob and Mr and Mrs Dale Downard and J B D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintin A. Callen Shoemaker
Lillian
Elsie Callen
Mabel Coulson
John Stevens
Herb Boblenz
Clarence Ballanger
Ernest Hiatt
Perry Mikels
Theo Miller
Ronald Barker
Raymond Clark
Eva Tucker
James Thomas
John Lee
Ralph L. Anderson
Burbank
Calif
Jack Swibart
Bob Blankenship
Knoxville
Thank you for cards and calls during hospital stay
I express heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent cards and phoned while I was in the hospital. Special gratitude to Rev. Deedrick for his kindness. the singer has come home and our gratitude remains.
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Rev
Deedrick
Moravia Union adopts new heading style after four decades
The Moravia Union unveils a fresh heading design marking the first change in its header in over 40 years. The new style will occasionally spotlight features on Heart of the Rathbun Lake Area Moravia's Newspaper and Modern Commercial Printing Service.
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Moravia Union
Rathbun Lake
Moravia
Graveside services held for Shepard infant in Mystic
Serena Sue Shepard the stillborn daughter of Stephen and Sharon Shepard of Mystic was laid to rest at Hillcrest cemetery in Moravia after a 2 p.m. service officiated by Rev. C Donald Thrash. The infant was born Feb 28 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville. Grandparents are Merrill Shepard and Kenneth O Conner.
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Serena
Sue Shepard
Stephen
Sharon O'Conner Shepard
Mystic
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia
C. Donald Thrash
First Baptist Church
Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Merrill Shepard
Kenneth O'Conner
Moravia church WSCS presents at County Home
condolences note from Mr and Mrs Steve Shepard Mr and Mrs Merrill Shepard and family Mr and Mrs Kenneth O Connor. Moravia Grace United Methodist WSCS hosted a program at the County Home Tuesday afternoon Venetah Turbaugh gave the welcome Rev Woodin led song with Grace Whitehead on piano Bobbi Woodin gave devotions Faye Luse read poems Rev Woodin played harmonica treats served by Mary Ward Gladsie Pennington and Louemma Palmer.
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WSCS
Moravia
Grace United Methodist Church
Venetah Turbaugh
Rev. Woodin
Grace Whitehead
Bobbi Woodin
Faye Luse
Mary Ward
Gladsie Pennington
Louemma Palmer
Moravia Brownie Troop 131 Visits Junior Girl Scouts
Moravia Brownie Troop 131 joined Junior Girl Scout Troop on Wednesday February 28 for a choral reading songs and a skit. Refreshments included Girl Scout cookies and koolache after games from other counties.
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Moravia
Eastern Star Night and Pro Tem Guest at Lancaster Visit
Marie Van Dorin attended a Tuesday night visit at John Wilson home in Lancaster Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Trenton Wilson and Mrs John Main attended the Moulton Eastern Star Inspection night held Monday evening. Mrs ili French served as an afternoon and evening pro tem guest officer.
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Marie van Dorin
Jobn Wilson
Lancaster
Wisc
Trenton Wilson
John Main
Moulton Eastern Star
Ili French
Stocker Burton Vows Exchanged at Grace U M Church
Helen Lou Stocker and Harold Burton were married on Friday February 20 at Grace United Methodist church. Rev Thomas Woodin presided over a double ring ceremony. The couple plan to reside in Waycross Georgia where he is employed.
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Helen Lou Stocker
Harold Burton
Grace United Methodist Church
Thomas Woodin
Eastern Stars Plan School and ESTARL Program
The Moravia Order of Eastern Stars will hold a School of Instruction and Inspection this Saturday with Mrs. Nadine Swan leading at 12 30 pm Dinner is at 6 30 pm at Grace United Methodist Church The evening session at 7 30 pm at the Masonic Temple includes initiation A brief ESTARL program will be presented Iowa ESTARL grants totaling 12250 for 1969 helped 25 students attend college through religious leadership awards Since 1953 Iowa Grand Chapter has awarded nearly 140000 to 386 students Contact Mrs Trenton Wilson or Mrs John Main for details
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Eastern Stars
Moravia Order of Eastern Stars
Nadine Swan
Grace United Methodist Church
Masonic Temple
Iowa
Eastern Star
Grand Chapter of
Trenton Wilson
Moravia
John Main
Mother of Mrs John Zajec dies at 78 in Oskaloosa
Mrs Thomas Lane 78 mother of Mrs John Zajec Moravia died Wednesday at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa born June 5 1891 Flagler Marion county daughter of Thomas and Mary Harter Briefdy married May 10 1908 in Hiteman to Thomas Lane lived in Eddyville since. Survivors include five sons Jessie Thom as Francis Alvin Eugene and others three daughters Geneva Allison Martha Zajec Evelyn Albaugh 23 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren funeral Saturday 1 30 p m Geyer Lewis Funeral Home Elder Gilbert Cole officiating burial Oak View cemetery
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John Zajec
Thomas
Martha) Lane
Moravia
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Flagler
Marion County
Mary Har Ter Briefdy
Hiteman
Thomas Lane
Lanes
Eddyville
Lane
Francis
Albia
Jessie
Alvin
Eldon
Eugene
Garden Grove
Calif
Geneva Allison
North English
Martha Zajec
Evelyn Albaugh
Des Moines
Geyer- Lewis Funeral
Gilbert Cole
The
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Oak View Cemetery
Family thanks for support after Martha Lane's death
The family of Mrs. Martha Lane expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for the cards flowers and food sent after their mother passed away.
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Martha Lane
Past Matrons Meet At Mrs Palmer's Home
The Past Matrons club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Leonard Palmer's home with Mrs. Truxton Dicks assisting. After a brief business session, members socialized and enjoyed refreshments including yellow hip dessert crackers mints and nuts.
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Leonard Palmer
Truxton Dicks
Roy Matherly Honored At Surprise Birthday Dinner
A family dinner was held Sunday at the Roy Matherly home to celebrate his birthday. Mrs. Art Van Dorin organized the surprise event with guests including Wayne Lyberger and Debbie of Glenwood, Richard Butler and Mike, Marion Houser and Terry of Fairfield, Mike Morrow of Centerville, Gomer Stocker, Art Van Dorin, and Bob Van Dorin.
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Roy Matherly
Art van Dorin
Wayne Lyberger
Debbie
Glenwood
Richard Butler
Mike
Marion Houser
Terry
Fairfield
Mike Morrow
Centerville
Gomer Stocker
Bob van Dorin
20th Century Club Meets With Mrs Stocker
The 20th Century Reading Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Cora Stocker. Twelve members answered roll call with Winter Hobbies. Mrs Stocker read the 14th chapter of St John and presented Castro's Cuba Today. Eva Miller spoke on Time Out for Happiness.
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20Th Century Club
Stocker
20Th Century Reading Club
Cora Stocker
Girl Scout Week Observed In Moravia With Tea
National Girl Scout week will be observed in Moravia starting with a tea at Grace United Methodist church on Sunday afternoon March 8 from 3 to 4. Parents and friends of Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts are invited to attend.
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Moravia
Grace United Methodist Church
Brownie Girl Scouts
Grace Circuit Church of the United Methodist sermons and events
Moravia Grace church calendar lists sermon title Its How You Translate It by Thomas W Woodin and multiple services Prayer World Day of Prayer Salem church events weekly Jr Choir UMYF and Bible studies hosted by Grace Nazarene Salem United Methodist and other local churches with times ranging from 9:00 a.m. church school to 7:45 p.m. evangelistic sermons and prayer meetings across the week.
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Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Raw
Thomas W. Woodin
Jconium United Methodist Church Schedule Notice
Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead lead worship at 9 30 am and church school at 10 30 am with an evening service at 7 30 pm at Salem church Moravia. WSCS meets Friday March 6 at 1 30 pm. Mrs Earl Albertson of Albia to show slides on Iowa Conference projects.
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Salem United Methodist
L. B. Deadrick
Guy Argo
Salem Church
Jconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Moravia
WSCS
Earl Albertson
Albia
Iowa
Hirst Christian Church Schedule and Local Visits
Hirst Christian Church led by Superintendent Fowler hosts Sunday School and Communion at 9 30 a m The Aid group meets Wednesday afternoon with Clara Irelan Visitors include Mr and Mrs Virgil Walter of Exline and Janet Dowd stopping by the Mearl Walter home Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirst Christian Church
Tren Fowler
Aid
Clara Irelan
Virgil Walter
Exline
Mearl Walter Home
Janet Dowd
Walter Home
Progressive Club Meets at Paul Broshars
The Progressive club gathered at Paul Broshar's home on Thursday evening February 26. Men played pitch while the women enjoyed bridge. Prizes were awarded to Norman Ward and Loyd Carter and to Garnet Brain and Merle Miter. Refreshments of sandwiches chips cake and coffee ended a pleasant evening.
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Paul Broshar
Progressive Club
Norman Ward
Loyd Carter
Garnet Brain
Merle Miter
Cox Announces Candidacy for Iowa House District 96
Dean F. Cox of Corydon announces he will run as a Democrat for Iowa House District 96, covering Appanoose Wayne counties and parts of Decatur, citing property tax reform. A WWII Navy veteran, he operates an auto body shop, leads local American Legion efforts, and serves in VFW and 40 and 8 groups. He chairs Wayne County Democratic activities, attends First Baptist Church, and is married to Willa Jeane Grimes with three children.
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Dean F. Cox
Corydon
House of Representatives
Iowa
Appanoose
Wayne Counties
Center
Eden
High Point
Woodland Townships
Decatur County
Cox
Wayne County
U.S. Navy
South Pacific
American Legion
Department
V.F.W
First Baptist Church
Willa Jeane Grimes
Christine
Joyce
Jeff
Dixie Davis Named National Register Scholar and Gordon Stoner Semi finalist
Dixie Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis of Moravia has been named in the National Register of Outstanding High School students and as a Gordon and Stoner Scholarship Program semi finalist. She may receive up to 1000 dollars in scholarship funds. The register honors a select fraction of high school scholars for achievement leadership and service.
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Dixie Davis
Ralph Davis
Moravia
Gordon
National Register
National Register of Outstanding
Dixie
Mrs Moffatt to observe 91st birthday in Evansdale
Olive Moffatt former Moravia resident will celebrate her ninety first birthday on March 7. She is in good health and enjoys mail. She resides with her daughter in law and son James and his wife at 470 Morrell Ave Evansdale Iowa 50707.
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Moffatt
Olive Moffatt
Moravia
James Lewis
Morrell Ave
Evansdale
Iowa
Moravia Eastern Star Meeting Next Tuesday Evening
Moravia Order of Eastern Star schedules its regular meeting for Tuesday evening March 10 at 7 30 pm Members are invited to attend Mrs Doris Wilson W M and Mrs Joho Main Lewy listed as contact organizers in the notice.
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Moravia Order of Eastern Star
Doris Wilson
W. M
Joho Main
Lew'y
Moravia
Sign Up Set For Summer Baseball
Sign up dates for new players run Saturday March 28th through April 4th at Boyd Paxston's store. Bring birth certificates. Eight year olds form a separate team managed by Larry Pfannebecker. Those who played before need not sign. Interested in managing 4 Little League or Babe Ruth teams should contact Ron Wood ward.
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Ron Woodward
Boyd Paxston
Larry Pfannebecker
Lightning Destroys Keith Gladfelder Barn
Lightning destroyed the Keith Gladfelder barn about noon Monday, 40 miles northwest of Moravia. The fire destroyed hay and a few tools. no livestock. Lightning also burned fuses in the house. insurance coverage noted. Mr. and Mrs. Gladfelder were nearby returning home when flames were spotted.
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Keith Gladfelder
Moravia
Gladfelder
Promoters to Stage Benefit Ball Game Saturday
Athletic promoters sponsor a benefit basketball game on Saturday night March 28 starting at 6 30 p m Preliminaries feature 5th 6th 7th and 8th grade boys and girls Half time gymnastic entertainment by selected high school students Main event pits the costumed promoters against the dressed up faculty All proceeds fund a new electric baseball and football scoreboard Advance tickets cost 1 00 with a free television drawing 50 cent student tickets or free drawing at the door Reserve March 28 for this charity ballgame
Moravia FFA Team Wins A First Place
Moravia FFA team captures top honors at the sub district contest held March 1 at Corydon high school. Creed Speaking Dennie Bolin bronze, Public Speaking Daryl Tisue silver, Welding Dale McFarland silver, Parliamentary Procedure team gold. The team advances to district competition March 14 at Boone. Phil Prater and Dean Tomlin will attend the state convention in April.
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FFA
Corydon
Moravia
Creed Speaking
Dennie Bolin
Daryl Tisue
Dale McFarland
Mike Crabtree
Mike Tomlin
Mike French
Ronnie
Taylor Aid Club Hosts Cooperative Supper Fun Night
Fifty members former members and guests gathered at the Community Building for a Saturday evening supper on Feb 28. After eating, games were played with Ernest Hiatt winning high in Rock Alberta Spencer low. Leonard Palmer won high in pitch and Jerry Pettibone low. Children enjoyed additional games.
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Taylor Aid
Taylor Aid Club
Rock
Ernest Hiatt
Alberta Spencer
Leonard Palmer
Jerry Pettibone
Taylor Aid to Meet Alberta Spencer for Regular Moving
Taylor Aid will meet with Alberta Spencer on Friday, March 6 to discuss regular moving arrangements.
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Taylor Aid
Alberta Spencer
Moravia Saddle Club to Meet March 5 at Corser Cafe
The Moravia Saddle Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening March 5 at 6 30 with a group supper at the Corser Cafe. Cards and games will be the entertainment.
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Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Corser
American Legion Bake Sale Notice
The American Legion will hold a bake sale at the Legion post hall on Saturday March 7 starting at 6am. Proceeds support post activities and community service programs.
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American Legion
Li Z Fomal
Moravia Girls Close Season With 19 7 Record
Moravia Mohawkettes finish district tournament with a 56 43 semi final loss to Winterset and a 66 55 consolation loss to Lenox. Claudia Miller 16 points Diane Rogers 14 Linda Hiatt 11 lead scoring. Beth Steenhoek 12 rebounds. Albia advances to state after beating Winterset 73 69 and will meet Mediapolis next week.
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Moravia
Chariton
Winterset Girls
Mohawkettes
Winterset
Claudia Miller
Diane Rogers
Linda Hiatt
Beth Steenhoek
Linda Self
Dixie Davis
Lenox
MHL
Jinx
MHS
Abia
Albia
Mediapolis
Kenneth Barghahn Services Are Saturday
Kenneth Barghahn 62 died of a heart attack at Collins Memorial Hospital Knoxville. Survived by father, wife Marie Oehler of Moravia, two daughters Linda Beloit and Diane Des Moines, son Bruce California. Former Moravia schools principal and teacher. Since 1944 manager of Oehler Bros. Firestone store in Knoxville. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday March 7 at Knoxville Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Barghahn
Collins Memorial Hospital
Knoxville
Marie Oehler
Moravia
Linda
Beloit
Wisc
Diane
Des Moines
Bruce
California
Oehler Bros. Firestone
Knoxville Methodist Church
Fred Brain Services Held In Wyoming
Fred Brain 81 former Moravian died March 1 at Wheatland hospital Wyoming. Services held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church Chugwater with burial at the Iowa Flats near hig ranch. Attending relatives include Clarence Johnson Garnet Brain and Jonathan Chase from Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brain
Wheatland
Wyo
Methodist Church
Chugwater
Iowa Flats
Hig Ranch
Clarence Johnson
Garnet Brain
Jonathan Chase
Russell
Clarence Hiner Undergoes Surgery in Ottumwa Hospital
Clarence Hiner was transferred Friday from St Joseph hospital in Centerville to Ottumwa hospital where he underwent surgery Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hiner
Ottumwa
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ottumwa Hospital
Kandi Kaster to Appear on Riley Show Saturday
Miss Kandi Kaster will appear on KRNY TV Saturday afternoon at 4 30 on the Bill Riley show. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kaster and performs a dance routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandi Kaster
Riley
Krny TV
Bill Riley
Miss Kaster
Mrs
Dean Kaster
Villa Wheeler Injured in Des Moines Fall
Mrs. Villa Wheeler broke her hip and shoulder after a fall at her son Kenneth Wheeler’s home in Des Moines. She was hospitalized at Mercy Hospital and slated for transfer to an Indianola nursing home. Mrs. Genevieve was visiting with the Wheelers when the accident happened.
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Villa Wheeler
Kenneth
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Indianola
Genevieve
Kenneth Wheelers
Paris Family Welcomes Baby Taine ny
Mr and Mrs Wayne Paris are the parents of a girl born weighing 6 pounds. Adoption has been named Taine ny hey. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Orville dingos of Cettemille and Mr and Mrs Claude Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Paris
Taine Ny
Orville Dingos
Cettemille
Claude Paris
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Mike Bryan
Mike Brown
Jerry Steenhoek
Webelos
Bobby Spencer
Terry Bryan
Terry Bryant
Den 2
Den 3
Richard Pauley
Gordon Massman
Curtis Mikels
Oliver Brownlee
Scout
W. €. Anderson
Bob
Dale Downard
J. BD
Shepard
Steve Shepard
Stocker-Burton
Eiacone
Grace John Guthrey
Jerry Boblenz
Koinonia
UMYF
United Methodist
Wheley
Virgil Dooley
Weadher
Jerry Roblenz
Grace
Fairview Church
Robert Foster
Church of the Nazarene
J. Strong
Larry Smith
Salem United Methodist Church
Paul Broshars
Robert Potts
Moravia Ffa
Fred Brain Services
Wyoming
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