Moravia School District Board Election Monday
Candidates for the Moravia community school district board are the current members Guy Argo Warren Rouse and Carl Van Zante. C C Coulson secretary notes these were the only nomination papers filed. Election Friday at the Moravia community building polls 12 noon to 7 pm with all district residents voting at one polling place.
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Moravia Community School District
Vosburg
Pleasant Hill
Chariton Township
ASC Allows Grass Seed Substitution for Orchard Grass
Farmers in Appanoose county win approval to substitute orchard grass for brome in alfalfa red clover and bromegrass mixes under ASC seeding practices. Substitution is pound for pound and tied to ACP funded soil protection programs. Approvals go to township signups and those meeting requirements, with others pending fertilizer test results. Contact Harold Holder for fertilizer tests and seed substitutions.
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Appanoose
ASC
Harold Holder
Moravia Fire Dept Stages Charivari For Newlywed Skinners
The Moravia fire department after their regular meeting on Milwaukee street paused at 10:30 PM to parade the fire truck to the Skinner home. They cheerfully shouted and made noise to celebrate the newly married couple Gene Skinner and wife, arousing neighborhood interest.
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Moravia Fire Department
Milwaukee Street
Gene Skinner
Young Adults Hold Class Party at E U B Church
The young adults of the E. U. B. Church hosted a Saturday evening party at the church. Mrs. Carl Tisue led the games hour and Rev. Lynn King led the business meeting. Sandwiches and coffee were served by Mrs. Carl Hiatt and Mrs. Kenneth Coltrain.
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E. U. B. Church
Carl Tisue
Lynn King
Carl Hiatt
Kenneth Coltrain
Past Matrons Meet at Rowena McFatridge Home
The Past Matrons club held its regular meeting at Rowena McFatridge's home. Tuesday evening Mrs. John Johnson assisted as hostess. The hosts served lime salad meat sandwiches candies and coffee during a social evening.
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Rowena McFatridge
John Johnson
Notice of Taylor Aid meeting with Lois Wilson
Raymond Perry reports a meeting between Taylor Aid and Lois Wilson scheduled for March 12 and thanks everyone for calls cards and flowers received during his hospital stay in Ottumwa.
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Taylor
Lois Wilson
Marsh
Ottumwa Hospital
Raymond Perry
Pettibone Newborn Blessing in Centerville St. Josephs
Stork reports Mr and Mrs James Pettibone of Mystic welcomed a son on March 1 at St Josephs hospital Centerville. The infant weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Don Pettibone of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Ora Rinehart of Mystic.
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James Pettibone
Mystic
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Don Pettibone
Moravia
Ora Rinehart
Aldens Observe 50th Anniversary in Unionville
C L Aldens mark their 50th wedding anniversary in Unionville Iowa with an open house at their son Russell’s home and a prior buffet luncheon. About 116 attendees from Iowa Missouri Kansas Washington Ohio and New York areas celebrated with five children 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
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C. L. Alden
Unionville
Iowa
Russell
Russell Alden
John Wills
Missouri
Norma Alden
Maxine Edwards
Naomi Torrence
Howard Alden
Washington State
Ohio
Kansas
Newhall
Bloomfield
Centerville
Moravia
Guy Morris
Hamilton, Mo
Glen Stewart
Mary Lou
Millard Whiteside
Ed. Shreckenghaust
Kansas City
J. C. Alden
Puyallup, Wash
Jr. R. Wills
Ted
Sue
Glenwood
R. L.alden
Norman
E. C. Cast ers Observe 48th Anniversary
Sunday March 2 marked the 48th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs E C Caster. They were surprised at home after church by children and grandchildren with a dinner. Attending were Clarence Caster Leanne and Greg Ottumwa Darrell Caster Johnny Gary Pam Albia Clifford Caster Patty Joni Leo Caster Ronny Donnie. Floyd Caster of Walker Minnesota was away but expected home soon.
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E. C. Caster
Clarence Caster
Leanne
Greg
Ottumwa
Darrell Caster
Johnny
Gary
Pam
Albia
Clifford Caster
Patty
Joni
Leo Caster
Ronny
Donnie
Floyd Caster
Walker
Minnesota
Wilsons Honored on 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs R C Wilson of Centerville were honored guests at the Trenton Wilson home Sunday marking their 40th wedding anniversary on February 24. A co op dinner attended by Des Moines and Centerville residents included Wendell Cloved Kathy Pieter Wilbur Cloyed Craig Steve Chris Fern Wright Edna Dyphon Edw White Jr Janice Terry Carl Cloyed Hazel Wilson Leroy Jay Wilson Alan Linda and others who brought gifts and cards.
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R. C. Wilson
Centerville
Trenton Wilson
Wendell Cloved
Kathy
Pieter
Wilbur Cloyed
Craig
Steve
Chris
Des Moines
Fern Wright
Edna Dyphon
Moulton
Edw, White Jr
Janice
Terry
Carl Cloyed
Hazel Wilson
Leroy
Jay Wilson
Alan
Linda
In Memore In Memory of Otha Taylor
The family dedicates an obituary memorial for Otha Taylor one year after his passing. They describe his kindness and willingness to help, note enduring memories, and express hope of reunion in heaven beyond sorrow. The note closes with God bless you from the family.
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Otha Taylor
Dad
Daddy
Churches Evangelical United Brethren Rev King to Lead
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev Lyith J King with Carl Van Zante as Sunday School Superintendent announces services this week. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. The church hosts a cooperative supper Wednesday March 12 at 6:30 p.m. Leadership Training Classes at the Methodist Church start Thursday at 7 p.m. Finance Committee meeting set for Monday March 10 at the pastor’s study.
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United
Brethren Church
Lyith J. King
Carl van Zante
Methodist Church
First Christian Church Service Notices
Donald Plum pastor and Mrs Birdie Main superintendent announce Sunday activities at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. Communion service.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Church Services Notice with Pastor and Schedule
Church of the Nazarene announces Rev H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 am, Morning worship at 11:00 am, N Y P 8 at 6:45 pm, Evening Evangelistic service at 7:30 pm, Wednesday Hour of Prayer at 7:30 pm.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
N. Y
Grace Methodist Church Schedule Update
Pastor Rev John Grenfell leads Grace Methodist Church with Sunday worship at 11 00 am and Sunday School overseen by Delmar Dowd. Junior missionary group meets Wednesday March 12 after school at the church with Mrs Daphne Prough as hostess.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Daphne Prough
Revival Time At Nazarene Church
Special services at the Church of the Nazarene run March 10 through March 16. Rev J C Leonard, Knoxville pastor, leads as revivalist with guitar and voice. A strong musical program features sextette and quartet numbers and a communal song service. Rev Smith and church invite all to attend.
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Church of the Nazarene
J. C. Leonard
Knoxville
Leonard
Rev. Smith
Local couple returns from western trip
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Schroat came home Sunday after spending from December 18 to Sunday in Arizona and California visiting their two daughters Mary and Norma and families. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tadlock visited Mrs. Emma Tadlock and Mrs. Ida Caylor in Moravia Tuesday afternoon.
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Cecil Schroat
Arizona
California
Mary
Norma
Lee Tadlock
Emma Tadlock
Ida Caylor
Moravia
Rainbow Meeting Called for March 12 at 7 30
An important meeting of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will be held Wednesday evening March 12 at 7 30. All officers are urged to be present. Mary Ellen Condra W A Doris Wilson M A
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Order of Rainbow
Mary Ellen Condra
Moravia Garden Club hears Mrs Dunn on state projects
Mrs Russell Dunn, Kellogg state president of Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, spoke at Moravia Garden Club on state and national projects. Nellie Williams presided, Zell Callen ill, business session held, spring flower show planned for June 5, bulb sale set for last Saturday in April, refreshments served, many members absent due to illness.
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Russell Dunn. Kellogg
Federated Garden Clubs of
Iowa
Moravia
Eleanor Miller
Veach
Zell Callen
Max McDonough
Ira Boyer
B. F. Whithead
Centerville Scout Meeting and Local Visits Noted
Community happenings list a Centerville Boy Scout meeting with Rev. Lynn King and Carl Tisue Tuesday evening. Several residents including Mrs. James Wilson and Greg shared Monday evening with Mrs. Trenton Wilson.
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Lynn King
Carl Tisue
Centerville
James Wilson
Greg
Trenton Wilson
Bill Long
Harry Pabst
A. G. Broshar
Waterloo
Richard McCrory
Emery Hiatt
Clifford Stocker
Frank Swaim
Earl Clark
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
John Spencer
J. D. Pence
Ronnie
Dickie Spencer
Dick Spencer
Ralph Davis
Frank Lathen
Gaylord McDanel
Wendell Murdy
John Johnson
U. S. Mangle
Heart Drive Nets $98.52 To Date
Mrs. Larry Brooks chairs the Moravia heart fund drive reporting contributions totaling 98 dollars and 52 cents so far. Helpers listed include Max McDonough Larry Brooks Art Fox Jack Long Jay Oehler and Dwight Kincade with opportunities to donate to fill missed contributions.
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Larry Brooks
Heart Fund
Moravia
Brooks
Max McDonough
Art Fox
Jack Long
Jay Oehler
Dwight Kincade
Plans Set for 1958 Athletic Banquet at High School
Plans for the annual athletic banquet are under way with a tentative date of March 31 or April 1 to be set depending on speakers and entertainment. The event will again be in the high school gym for athletes, parents, and friends. Tickets may go on sale later this week at Gardner Hatchery or from Bert Turner of Turner & Son.
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Gardner Hatchery
Bert Turner
Turner & Son
Weekend Visits And Family Gatherings In Central Iowa
Local residents and visitors from Eaton Kansas City Seymour Centerville Bonaparte Unionville Albia and Des Moines spent weekends and Sundays at various homes near Albia Centerville and Unionville. Guests attended dinners and a golden wedding anniversary celebration while others checked on relatives and enjoyed cooperative meals.
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Glen Sharp
Elaine
Jack
Gary Neff
Eaton
Colorado
Marvin Gardner
Earl Henderson
Allerton
Carson Jordan
Arlie Murphy
Norman Fitzpat
Kansas City
Hubert Staggs
Seymour
Lase Murphy
Centerville
Charles Harness
Karla
Lyle Wolf
Bonaparte
Rey Charity
Betty King
Unionville
Rey
Smith
Minneapollis
Larry
Earl Smith
Knoxville
LaVern Smith
Clell Blumer
Patsy Dene
Earnest Witt
Eleanor Miller
Charley Johnson
Loren Alden
Russell Alden
J. T. van Dorin
Flora Jones
J. C. Lockman
Ruben Faber
Mary Do
Moravia
Floyd McFall
W. H. van Dorin
John Turner
Jack Hindman
Russell Hindman
Albia
Myrth Hudgens
Des Moines
Roe Ahee
Paul Broshar
Harold Hudgens
Carl ‘Tisue and Sons
Harley Tisue
Richard Smith Admitted to State Bar
H Richard Smith of Indianola formerly Moravia and James G Milani of Centerville were among 28 admitted to practice in Iowa after passing exams at Iowa City. Judge Robert L Larson swore in the new lawyers on motion by Attorney General Norman Erbe.
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H. Richard Smith
Indianola
Moravia
James G. Milani
Centerville
Iowa
Iowa City
Richard
Howard Smith
Moravia High School
Mrs Dean Kaster Goes to Gonsenheim Germany
Mrs Nean Kaster departed Saturday for Gonsenheim Germany to join her husband who has been stationed there since December 1 1957. She left Des Moines by plane with stops at Montreal Shannon Ireland and London and landed at Frankfurt to meet Dean. She is the former Jane Ellen Brain daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Brain of Unionville and PFC Kaster's parents are Mr and Mrs Forrest Kaster of Moravia.
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Nean Kaster
Gonsenheim
Germany
Des Moines
Montreal
Canada
Shannon
Ireland
London
England
Frankfurt
Dean
Jane Ellen Brain
Willard Brain
North of
Unionville
PFC
Kaster
Forrest Kaster
Moravia
Twentieth Century Reading Club Meets at Mrs Glick
Mrs Harry Glick hosted a Thursday gathering of the Twentieth Century Reading Club postponed from Tuesday. Eleven members attended. Mrs Emery Hiatt spoke on new heart treatment methods and Mrs Cody Luse spoke on new eye treatment methods with a discussion period. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ira Boyer.
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Harry Glick
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Emery Hiatt
Cody Luse
Ira Boyer
Local family notes from Chester Iowa region
Mrs Mabry Taylor of Chester visit with her father U S Hiatt. A Sunday gathering at Kenneth Hiatt home includes Moravia residents Mr Hiatt Mrs Taylor and Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens. Other items mention Mrs 0 G Woodward Ill with flu visits and house moves by Ahees and Broshars. Des Moines dinner honors Joellen Boeckelman sixth birthday and Ronald Broshar.
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Mabry Taylor
Chester
Iowa
U. S Hiatt
Kenneth Hiatt
Moravia
Hiatt
Taylor
Harold Hudgens
G. Woodward
Harry Woodward
Edna Hiatt
Don Ahee
Udell
Unionville
Paul Broshar
Art Boeckleman
Des Moines
Joellen Boeckleman
Ronald
Skip) Broshar
Myrtle Hudgens
Ronald Broshar
James Thomas
Plumer
Delila Fenton
Dale Fenton
Janie
Milan
Ill
Jr High Tourney Canceled With Rescheduled Udell Mystic Games
Appanoose-Davis junior high tournament is played this week and next with games at Udell. Udell girls beat Mystic 18 17 and Mystic boys toppled Udell 26 10. Moravia boys face Mystic and Moravia girls meet Udell at Udell.
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Udell
Mystic
Moravia
High School Ath Officials Cancel Junior High Games
Conference athletics officials announced no games after the boys state tournament, which is Saturday night. As a result the remaining junior high tournament games are cancelled with no games tonight or next Tuesday.
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High School Athletic Association
Moulton Teams to Meet Cincinnati At Night
At Cincinnati the Troy teams forfeited and did not appear. Tonight the Moulton boys and girls teams will meet Cincinnati in the event’s principal contest.
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Cincinnati
Troy
Moulton
Moravia Teams Head to State Basketball Tournaments
Moravia high school to Des Moines this week for state tournament play. The boys team with manager score keeper and coach will attend Friday events featuring both Class B and Class A semi finals, with four games. The girls team departs Thursday next week for quarter finals with two games each afternoon and evening sessions.
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Moravia High School
Des Moines
Layette Shower Held for Mrs Richard Butler
A layette shower for Mrs. Richard Butler of Fairfield was held last Wednesday evening in the Christian church dining room. Hostesses were Miss Ann Callen Mrs Art Van Dorin and Mrs Wayne Lybarger of Glenwood Mo. Prizes were won by Berneice Butler and Mrs Beryl Brown. Twenty four guests attended from Glenwood Centerville Moravia.
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Richard Butler
Fairfield
The
Christian Church
Ann Callen
Art van Dorin
Wayne Lybtrger
Glenwood
Berneice Butler
Centerville
Beryl Brown
Moravia
Et C Club Hosts Mrs H Carson
The E T C Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Howard Carson. Roll call featured a patriotic poem. Rook prize went to Mrs Lee Hiatt and door prize to Mrs Frank Lathen. Hostess served dessert nuts mints and coffee.
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E. T. C. Club
Howard Carson
Rook
Lee Hiatt
Frank Lathen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Fire Dept
Rowena McFatridges
Stork
C. L. Aldens
E. C. Casters
R. C. Wilsons
Nazarene Church
Rainbow Meeting
Mrs. Dunn
Eastern Star Chapter
Phyllis Dicks
W. M. Katherine Charity
Ray Ie
Richard Smith
STATE
Ags
Dean Kaster
20Th Century
Jr. High
ET. C. Club
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