Moravia district votes as unopposed win big turnout
Moravia voters cast 120 ballots with two unopposed school board candidates Merle Smith and Curtis Tomlin endorsed. County board race saw Benz lead Deahl in Unionville Udell while Centerville’s 927 voters added two new figures Dr C H Burnham and Meredith Griffing to the local education picture. Mystic also held a contest for two board posts amid several candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Merle Smith
Curtis Tomlin
County Board of Education
Lee Benz
Zell
Deahl
Benz
Unionville
Udell
Centerville
C. H. Burnham
Meredith Griffing
Peoples Abstract Co., Inc
Centerville National Bank
Ted Clark
Mystic
Engagement Told Dorothy Cross to Kenneth Bates
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Cross of Melrose announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy of Centerville to Kenneth Bates, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Bates of Albia. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Cross
Charles C. Cross
Melrose
Dorothy
Centerville
Kenneth Bates
Lawrence C.bates
Albia
Navy and service family notices from wartime era
Ensign Jack Broshar returns home on two week leave before reporting to Pensacola Florida for fighter school training. Jim Woodward in Navy training at Bainbridge Maryland writes of life aboard USS Coral Sea describing its vast size and amenities. Harold Dean Tisue transfers from Ft Bragg North Carolina to Dugway Proving Grounds Utah reporting March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Broshar
California
East
Mrs
Chester Broshar
Pensabora Florida
Harley Woodward
Jim
United States Navy
Bainbridge
Maryland
Norfolk
Virginia
Navy
James E. Woodward
S.A. N. Division
Uss
Coral Sea
Cpl
Harold Dean Tisue
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Tooele
Utah
Paul Spencer Jr Graduates Communication Chief Schooling
Paul Spencer Jr completed a 13 week communication chief schooling at Fort Sill Oklahoma and returned to Fort Meade Maryland where he is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Spencer, Jr
Ft Si Okla
Ft. Meade, Maryland
Air Spotting Unit on Duty Saturday P M
The Moravia unit of the Air Civil Defense Corps is listed as on constant duty from 12:00 to 4:00 p m Saturday March 14 for test operations. Volunteers are needed contact Larry Brooks Max McDonough or Dick Veach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Air Civil Defense Corps
Larry Brooks
Max McDonough
Dick Veach
Wilson Brothers Fly Here for Visit
Wade Loudermilk a Piper-Stimson dealer flew Spencer Clyde and Frank Wilson from Buckeye Arizona to Iowa for a weekend visit. The brothers hoped to see their critically ill sibling J C Rousch of Levilla. They spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Rouz and Sunday with Mrs and Mrs Wilson. The trio toured Seymour for supper with Leonard Wilson. It was the first time in eight years all three had been together. Spencer and Clyde planned to depart Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Loudermilk
Spencer
Clyde Wilson
Buckeye
Arizona
Iowa
Wiaw
J. C. Rousch
Levilla
Frank
Clyde
Mra
Rouz
Wilson
Louilia
Frank Wilson
Seymour
Leonard Wilson
Stixrud Speaks at Grace Methodist Church Supper
Thomas Stixrud was guest speaker at the Grace Methodist Church monthly night supper on Wednesday evening. He gave an engaging talk on Africa and displayed several Africa made articles. In charge of the program were Ridge, Raining Roan, room chairman, and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Waller and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wilson handled the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stixrud
Grace Methodist Church
More uniforms and ties for band member
Mrs. Ivan Harsh led a Band Mothers club meeting at the school Friday afternoon. Director James Main reported additional uniforms had been ordered and gray ties to complete the ensembles. A fundraising committee was named and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Harsh
Band Mothers Club
James Main
Bert Turner
Art Fox
C. C. Coulson
Louise Wolf
Progressive club hosts supper and social evening
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith hosted Progressive club members and their husbands at a cooperative supper and social evening. Bridge games awarded prizes to Mrs. George Winsler, Mrs. Karl Tuttle, Thea Miller, and Karl Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Progressive Club
George Winsler
Karl Tuttle
Thea Miller
Cleaning service hours and ready pickup notice
The shop offers cleaning drop off and pickup on Tuesdays Fridays afternoons and Saturdays. It is closed on Mondays. A rose colored suit is cleaned and ready for pickup.
Moravia Juniors Enter Semi Finals in County Tourney
Moravia junior high teams advanced to the semifinal rounds at Moulton after strong showings Monday. The boys defeated Udell 35-13, and the girls beat Numa 35-27. Numa boys edged Exline 41-44 to reach semis, while Exline girls fell to Moravia 29-27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
Udell
Numa
Moravia Junior High Jteams
Wil
Exline
Numa Boys
Line
Udell Girls
Jaw Bone Fracture After Tooth Extraction In Center Ville
Mrs. Chester Sanders sustained a fractured jaw during a wisdom tooth extraction at a Center Ville dentist. She was admitted to St. Joseph hospital for X rays and jaw setting. Readmitted Monday for further treatment with further X rays planned by an Ottumwa specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Sanders
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Sanders
Veach Named Red Cross Drive Chairman
Mrs. John Veach has been named chairman of the local Red Cross drive with Mrs. Chester Broshar as assistant. Plans are started and the drive will get under way the week of March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
Red Cross
Chester Broshar
Veach
Maxine Firkins Elected President of Youth Group
Miss Maxine Firkins was elected president of the Youth Fellowship at Evangelical United Brethren Church during the regular meeting and officer election. Casole Broshar became vice president, Margaret Condra secretary-treasurer, and Thomas Stixrud was named sponsor. Other officers to be appointed in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine. Firkins
Youth Fellowship Groupe
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Casole Broshar
Margaret Condra
Thomas Stixrud
N F M 8 March Meeting Held at Nazarene Church
The March meeting of the N F M 8 group convened Thursday evening at the Church of the Nazarene with Mrs Woodward presiding. Mrs Woodward led prayer as Rev Glen Cantrell and James Main participated, and Wm Woodward spoke on Swaziland District in Africa while Trinidad school topics were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
G. Woodward
Wm. Woodward
Swaziland
Africa
Glen Cantrell
James Main
Trinidad
Lenox Educator Named Moravia Superintendent
Moravia school board appointed Thomas C. EB as superintendent to fill the unexpired term after John Card's death. Thomas, 53, is married with a son in Korea, holds a B S and a master's in education from the University of Nebraska, and has served as instructor and superintendent in Lenox, Murray, Guttenburg, Fort Dodge, and Sidney. The family will remain in Lenox, and Thomas belongs to the Masonic lodge as a Protestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB
Aunomas
Lenox
Iowa
Moravia School Board
John T. Card
Thomas
Korea
University of Nebraska
Sidney
Nebr
Guttenburg
Fort Dodge
Mrs Tillmont Elected Convention Vice Pres
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 met in regular session Monday evening with Mrs. Leo Hoffman in charge. Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont was elected vice president of the convention to be held later this spring. Refreshments included date cake topped with whipped cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
Leo Hoffman
Noble
Lula R. Tillmont
Moravia OES School of Instruction Set for March 19
Moravia Chapter No 0 O E S will hold a school of instruction March 19 1953 at 1 00 pm with inspection at 8 00 pm Marne Bond instructor dinner 6 30 pm at Legion Home reservations to Margaret Brooks by March 17 Glennie Dicks W M Effie Gollaher Sec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Marne Bond
Legion Home
Margaret Brooks
Glennie Dicks
W. M
Effie Gollaher
Geseking Arnold Vows Read Saturday Miss Patricia Ann Geseking
Miss Patricia Ann Geseking and Lee Arnold wed in a noon ceremony at H H Henderson’s office in Centerville. The bride wore a light blue suit with red rose corsage. the matron of honor wore navy blue with white carnation accents. The groom, a Moravia high school graduate of 1952, works at Ortumwa Mill and Construction Co. The couple plans to live in Ortumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Geseking
Ben Geseking
Mable Street
Ottumwa
Lee Arnold
Bert Arnold
Moravia
H. H. Henderson
Centerville
Sam Bennett
Orume
The
Moravia High School
Ortumwe Mill and Construction Co
Ortumwa
Grace Methodist Church Revival Schedule and Services
Grace Methodist Church lists a full revival and regular services led by Pastor John Grenfell with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service and 7:45 p.m. Evangelistic services. Evening events include M. F. gathering, midweek prayer, and Bible study. Cottage prayer meetings are planned March 12 13 16 17 19 and 20, with Wednesday W. S. C. S. meeting March 18. Special Africa study to be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Grenfell
ST John
Etta Halden
Grace Veach
Bertha Broshar
Gladsie Pennington
Louise Wolf
Africa
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule and Meeting
Rev Evan Stroud and Mr Harold Mason lead Sunday School at 10 o clock with classes for all ages. Har old Mason superintendent. Mrs Blackman chorister. Bill Bighop pianist. Congregational meeting and elections next Sunday at 10 55 am. Sermon Religion Today. Rev John A Dowd district superintendent to attend March 19 quarterly conference. All reports due and board members present. Sunday evening 6 30 pm Youth Fellowship lesson by Mr Stixrud 7 30 Worship Hour What Is God Like to You.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bighop
John A. Dowd
Stixrud
God
Moravia Nazarene drives Sunday School to air on KCOG
Church of the Nazarene led by Glen Cantrell and James Main invites Moravia residents to Sunday School on March 15 with over 100 expected attendees. The event will be broadcast on KCOG Centerville, with mail reception and radio appeal to put Moravia on the map. Revival begins April 15 as prayer meetings move to Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell
James Main
KCOG
Centerville
Moravia
Earh
Winning the Greatest Battle of Life at Church
The mE Church of Christ invites the public to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Rev W F T Evang speaks on The Way to Win the Greatest Battle of Life, highlighting religious education and fellowship as aid in this struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evang
Winnie DuVall
Tconium Methodist
Department of Religious Education
Thankful note from Curtis Burton to relatives and friends
Curtis Burton thanks relatives friends and neighbors for the cards letters and flowers sent during his illness. He expresses sincere appreciation for the support and kindness received.
Thanking Kisksville Friends After Hospital Stay
B H Pabst thanks friends and neighbors in Kisksville Missouri for the cards and letters received during a hospital stay. Gratitude is expressed for support and well wishes from the community.
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Kisksville
B. H. Pabst
Del Donahoo To Speak At Athletic Banquet
Del Donahoo, Moravia native and longtime radio announcer for WHO Des Moines, will speak at the Moravia athletic banquet set for March 26 in the E. U. B. church basement. Booster Club sponsors the event to honor Moravia sports teams, with letters and awards presented by local coaches Burk Tassell and Frank Calhoun. Tickets are sold to parents and relatives through March 19, after which public sale begins. donors are urged to buy early.
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del Donahoo
Des Moines
Moravia High School
Moravia
Burk Tassell
Frank Calhoun
del Donahoe
KBIZ
Ottumwa
WHO
Del
Garden Club
Snuren
Donahoo
MHS Sports
Lee Hiatt
Max Hiner
Mak McDonough
Grade Operetta Set For Friday March 27 at Grade School
The grade school presents two operettas on Friday evening March 27. Uncle Billys Candy Shop stars Terry Tuttle and Aleta Johnson with a large cast of pre primary to sixth graders in a playful shop scene. The second operetta The Children of Buttercup Commons features Hilbert the hurdy gurdy man and many students in roles from Red Riding Hood to Cinderella, plus a chorus of all participating pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Billy
Virginia
Abenchai
Terry Tuttle
Buttercup Commons
Oliver Robinson
Crabapple Lane
Hilbert
David West
Tin Soldiers
Errol Alden
Charles Argo
Roffie Broshar
John Murdy
eSs
Red Riding Hood
Carolyn Archer
Sleeping Beauty
Diana Burton
Prince
Eugene Vincent
Cinderella
Nancy Turner
Little Black Sambo
Jimmy Robinson
Boy Blue
Billy Joe Scott
Bo-Peep
LeAnne Heckman
Jack—Gordon Woodward
Jif
Sandra Card
Browns to note list anniversary Friday
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brown of Iconium will observe their 61st wedding anniversary Friday March 13. No celebration is planned but the children will visit Sunday. Surviving children are Mrs. Birdie Main Moravia Osa at home Russell Iconium area Mrs. Lloyd Beaty Laurel Lloyd Moravia route and Mrs. Versil Hough Eddyville. One son Harry died in 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brown
Iconium
Birdie Main
Moravia
Osa
Russell
Lloyd Beaty
Laurel
Lloyd
Versil Hough
Eddyville
Harry
Leo Van Doren Undergoes Appendectomy at Ottumwa Hospital
Leo Van Doren underwent an appendectomy at Ottumwa hospital Wednesday morning. The brief medical report states he is in good condition and resting after the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo van Doren
Burgery
Leo van Dorin
Ottumwa Hospital
Films Show Africa at Methodist Churches
Mr and Mrs Thomas Stixrud presented Congo's Tomorrow and Unto The Harvest at Wesley Methodist church Ottumwa on Saturday evening depicting Presbyterian mission work in Belgian Congo Africa In MoraVis Grace Methodist church at 2 30 Sunday afternoon the films were shown Mr Stixrud drew a crowd of youths and many adults from Youth Fellowship groups attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stixrud
Ottumwa
Mr. Stixrud
Congo
Belgian Congo
Africa
Wesley Methodist
Jolly Dozen Club Meets With Mrs Ira Boyer
The Jolly Dozen club met Friday afternoon with Mrs Ira Boyer. Diversion for the afternoon was rook. Prize winners were Mrs Flora Jones and Ciara Irelan, with Mrs Birdie Main winning the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dozen Club
Ira Boyer
Jolly Dozen
Rook
Flora Jones
Ciara Irelan
Birdie Main
Father and Son Open Revival at Local Methodist Church
Revival services begin Friday at 7 45 PM at the Methodist church drawing local interest. The highlight is a father son duo, John Grenfell senior from Tron Mountain Michigan bringing messages and John Grenfell Jr the local pastor acting as song leader and assisting. Open to all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grenfell
Tron Mountain
Mich
John, Jr
Srvices
John Grenfell, JR
Also Mentioned on This Page
FT. Meade
Wilson Brothers
Methodist Church
Young Cage
Maxine Firkins
Clyde E. Thomas
Tillmont
Geseking Arnold
Curtis Burton
Robinson
DeWayne Robinson
Mercy Hospital
Pie
Edd Robinson
J. Browns
Father and Son
John Grenfell Evangelist
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