Junior Play Cast Chosen for School Performance
The following students were selected for the junior play to be held Friday, April 24. Cast includes Junebug Johnson as the negro cook, Marie Van Dor as Cyn, Joyce Roberts as Jack Henry, Charles Van de Pol as the gardener, Barbara as Babs, Dianne Pearson as Darlings’ daughter, Sonny Hawk as Hank, Theresa Darling as Tess, Barbara Darby as Agatha Brisbee, Linda Whitehead as Aunt, Rod Vinton as Cyn’s fi ance, Phillip Wright as Cyn’s fiancé, Craig Sheldon as Tess’s boyfriend, Wesley Smith as Appleton Crabb, Sandra Whitehead as Mrs Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junebug Johnson
Marie van Dor
Cynthia Darling
Cyn
Joyce Roberts
Jack Henry
Charles van de Pol Barbara
Babs
Dianne Pearson
Harold Darling
Hank
Sonny Hawk
Theresa Darling
Tess
Barbara Darby
Agatha Brisbee
Linda Whitehead
Rod Vinton
Phillip Wright
Spike Sperling
Craig Sheldon
Appleton Crabb
Agatha
Wesley Smith
Mrs. Vinton
Gussie
Rod
Sandra Whitehead
Bill Rogers Moves to Van Dorin Property Moravia
Mr and Mrs Bill Rogers move to the Art Van Dorin property in Moravia from the Van Dorin farm east of town. Mr and Mrs Donald Simmons move to the Rogers vacated farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Rogers
van Dorin
Art van Dorin
Moravia
Donald Simmons
Rogers
District Conference Friday March 17 at Otumwa church
The annual Methodist district conference will run from 10 00 a m to 3 00 p m on Friday March 17 at the Willard Street church in Otumwa. Dr John Henderson and George LaMore of Iowa Wesleyan College will be on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Willard Street
Otumwa
John Henderson
George LaMore
Iowa Wesleyan College
Legion Co op Supper Tuesday Evening
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will hold a cooperative supper at the Legion home on Tuesday evening March 17 at 6 30 p m for members and families in observance of the Legion's birthday anniversary.
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The
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Kenneth OConnor Undergoes Major Surgery Friday
Mrs Kenneth OConner underwent major surgery Friday at St Josephs Hospital in Centerville and is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth O’conner
Kenneth’ O'Conner
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Thanks for the kindness during hospital stay
Hazel Kaster expresses gratitude to everyone for ecards letters flowers and calls received during illness and a special thanks to Revs Ogden Smith and Coleman for their phone calls.
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Ogden
Smith
Rev. Coleman
Hazel Kaster
F H A Girls Attend State Program Delegation
Three Moravia UEVHAA members and sponsor Mrs Selix attended the state meeting in Des Moines on Friday and Saturday. Attendees were Joyce Roberts Madelyn Sinclair and Linda Underwood. They stayed at Fort Des Moines hotel and led devotional ceremonies and sang in the state chorus among 600 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Uevhaa
Selix
Des Moines
Joyce Roberts
Madelyn Sinclair
Linda Underwood
Fort Des Moines
Youth Rally at Moravia Grade School Saturday
The Church of Christ sponsors a youth rally at Moravia elementary school building on Saturday with an 8 p.m. speaker and recreation. An additional evening speaker is being arranged for the program. Youth of the community are invited.
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The
Church of Christ
Moravia
FBLA Initiation Set For Friday March 13
Initiation for new FBLA members will be held Friday March 13 at 7 30 p.m. The event includes the formal ritual recreation and refreshments. It will be semi formal and present members will honor the new members as their guests. Old and new members and guests are invited to attend in the music room.
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FBLA
Music
Rebekah Lodge Egg Roast Set for March 23
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday with Mrs Ivan Harsh presiding. Plans discussed for a 6:30 p.m. egg roast on March 23 with members families and friends as guests. Invitations read for Albia Christian flag meeting March 16 and Troy convention April 7. A food and bake sale was planned for Saturday March 28 at Ivan Walters Upholstery.
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Moravia
Ivan Walters
Abe
Nation
Moravia Council Restricts Hwy 60 Access for Upgrading
Moravia council approved an ordinance at the request of the State Highway Commission to restrict access to a local corporation on Highway 60 in preparation for blacktop work. Also notes Mrs. Frank Woodward weekend visit with daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rockwell and Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Frank Woodward
Mrs
Floyd Rock- Well
Norman
Farm Service Adds Three New Employees
Moravia Farm Service Company announces three new hires Newton Long joins as Appanoose county petroleum salesman Jimmie Smith becomes operation manager handling the bulk blender and Aqua Converter Loren McGee becomes full time feed and plant food salesman All three join existing staff bringing total full time personnel to ten with six residents in Moravia and surrounding area. more hires expected before May 1.
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Moravia
Jimmie
Centerville Community College
Loren McGee
Near Lovilla
Mary
Moravia Farm Service Company
Newt
Loren
Via
Mon Appleton
James Herron
Ronmit
Clark
Lovilla
Donald Payne
Pulaski
Allen White
West Grove
Paul Wilson
Centerville
Earl Powell
Numa
Singley to Speak at Methodist Men's Night Moravia
Clifford Singley of Moulton will speak at the Grace Methodist church supper in Moravia on Thursday evening March 19 at 6 30 reporting on his Good Will European tour for farmers. The youth will serve the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Singley
Moulton
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Grace Gollaher Russell 78 Dies in Nebraska
Grace Gollaher Russell, 78, wife of Joe Russell, died in Grand Island Nebraska. She was born Rose Main, daughter of the late Tom and the former Rose Main Gollaher. Survived by husband Joe Russell, with services and burial in Grand Island. Her family formerly lived in Moravia and Appanoose and Monron counties.
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Grace Russell
Joe Russell
Grand Island
Nebr
Tom Gollaher
Rose Main
Moravia
Nebraska
Lou
John Gollaher
Tom
Frank
Lyman
Charlie
Milo
Noble
Main
Gollaher
Mary‘Hiner
Jane Jones
Ann Coulson
Bell Jones
Fannie Harn
United Brethren
Grace
Sylvia
Pearl
Appanoose
Monron County
Adult farmers weld at school shop Thursday night
The second of four welding sessions will be held at the school shop Thursday night at 7 30 p m Acetylene and arc welding will be taught Film strips will illustrate welding principles Safe operation and fusion welding will be covered in acetylene area Beads and flat welding discussed in arc area Advanced members may work at their own pace and work on small projects at home Everyone is invited to attend Bring old clothes and a friend
Mrs Virgil Kaster Returns From Hospital Stay
Mrs. Virgil Kaster was dismissed from St. Joseph hospital in Centerville Monday after a period as a medical patient.
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Virgil Kaster
Virgil. Kaster
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Thank You Note From Zell and Margaret Callen
The Callens express gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards gifts visits and rides during hospitalization. They especially thank those who provided transportation and support during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell and
Margaret Callen
Antiquity Lodge to hold first degree work March 12
Special communication of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 AF and AM on Thursday evening March 12 features work in the first degree. All Masons invited to attend. James Wilson W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
A.M
Masons
James Wilson
W.M
Church schedules and events across Ot tumwa Iowa churches
Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel in Ot tumwa share sermons titled A Stranger in Our Midst with church schools at 10:00 a.m. and district conferences on Willard Street. Moravia and Evangelical United Brethren churches list sermons, weddings Turner Baker and VanZante, choir and MYF activities, senior and junior YF meetings, and weekly prayer services through the week.
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Grace Methodist Church
Elton
Coleman Fairview Les Benz
Willard Street Church
Ottumwa
Iowa
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Willard Street
MYF
Moravia
Richard’ Tubaugh
Turner-Baker
Revival Time At Nazarene Church March 18 29
The Church of the Nazarene announces revival from March 18 through 29 led by Pastor H LaVern Smith with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m Sunday Youth with the Truth at 7 00 p m Evangelistic Singspiration at 7 45 p m Hour of Prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p m Choir practice at 8 30 p m Gospel Pete promotes Sunday school and sings with the choir.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Gospel Pete
Revival Time at Moravia Church of the Nazarene
The Moravia Church of the Nazarene will hold a revival in March 1929 conducted by Rev and Mrs L J MacAllen. MacAllen has served over 25 years as pastor and evangelist with the international church based in Kansas City Missouri. He leads Sunday school youth camps nationwide and is known for chalk art and Gospel Pete the ventriloquist talking dot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
MacAllen
Pete
Gratitude Note From Hospital Patient Frank A Cox
Frank A Cox thanks visitors during his hospital stay and for cards letters prayers flowers from Open Bible Church and the Everett Long family. He praises Dr Bos hospital staff and pastors Rev Cole man Rev Ward Rev Walker and Rev Forbes for their visits and prayers.
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Open Bible Church
Everett Long
Bos
Coleman
Ward
Walker
Forbes
Frank A. Cox
Neighbors Honored for kindness during sickness
Armeda Malin thanks neighbors and friends for thoughtful gifts of food during illness, extending blessing to all who helped including children grandchildren and daughters-in-law.
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Armeda Malin
Bridal Shower Honors Linda Gardner Before Wedding
A bridal shower for Linda Gardner was held Friday evening at Grace Methodist church parlors. Hostesses included Mrs. Loren Walter and Mrs. Maurice Walter among others. After games the bride-to-be opened gifts with assistance from Mrs. Richard Coltrain and Mrs. Clarence Ballanger. The couple, Linda Gardner and Paul Witt, wed on Saturday, March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Gardner
Grace Methodist Church
Loren Walter
Maurice Walter
Sylvan van Dorin
John Wilson
Genevieve Morgan
Neil Penfield
Cary McCoy
Delbert Gray
Richard Coltrain
Clarence Ballanger
Miss Gardner
Paul Witt
Mrs Albert Hayward Dies En Route To Hospital
Mrs Albert Hayward of Des Moines died on Wednesday March 4 while being taken to a Des Moines hospital for a heart condition. Funeral services were held Saturday in Des Moines with Mr and Mrs Art Fox and Mrs John Hayward visiting the Clyde Haywards for the weekend.
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Albert Hayward
Des Moines
Art Fox
John Hayward
Clyde Haywards
Fred Callen III Returns Home From Ottumwa Hospital
Fred Callen III was discharged and brought home from Ottumwa hospital Friday after several weeks of critical illness. Mr. and Mrs. Callen are spending the winter in Ottumwa.
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Fred Callen
Ottumwa Hospital
Mrs. Callen
Ottumwa
Connie Boblenz Honored At Birthday Party
Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz entertained the senior class of Mie ravia high school at a skating party at Hilltop skating rink last Wednesday evening in honor of Connie Boblenz birthday. After skating, refreshments and a social hour followed at the Boblenz home with a bank party by the girls and many greetings and gifts received.
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Herb Boblenz
Mieravia High School
Hilltop
Connie
Boblenz
Honor Roll Fourth Six Weeks Period Names Many Students
The list names freshmen through seniors with grade points for the fourth six weeks. Notable include Connie Walter at 96.75, David Rhee 96.00, Dixie Tubaugh 95.75, and Diane Kincade 84.25 among others, with honorable mention allocations for each class.
Church dinner menu at BEU B church Wednesday March 25
The ladies aid of the BEU B church will serve a public noon dinner on March 25. Menu includes fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, scalloped corn, baked beans, jello salad, rolls with butter and jelly, date cake, and coffee.
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the Ladies Aid of the
BE. U. B. Church
To Organize Scout Troop In Moravia
Citizens of Moravia are invited to a Tuesday evening meeting at 7:30 at the Methodist church to organize a Boy Scout troop. A sponsor organization is secured and leadership roles will be explained. Parents of boys 12 and older are urged to attend to learn requirements and help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Methodist Church
polio vaccine set for centerville sunday
Centerville Jaycees sponsor Stop Polio Sunday at the Community Center on Sunday March 15. Type II Oral Sabin Polio Vaccine offered 1:00 to 8:00 pm at 25 cents per person. Second of three oral clinics this spring. bring immunization card if previously vaccinated. Type II clinic in Centerville on April 26.
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Centerville
Rainbow Girls to Hold Heart Fund Drive This Weekend
The Rainbow Girls will conduct the Heart Fund Drive here calling on homes to collect donations for heart research. Funds support better treatments for this high killer of young and old alike. The girls dedicate their community project this year and seek public help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Clerk Candidate Gloria Cortesio Reaffirms Republican Bid
Gloria Cortesio announced she will run again as a Republican for Clerk District Court. She previously served as deputy clerk under M. G. Luse and the late J. D. Minnes before her 1960 election win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Cortesio
Clerk District Court
M. G. Luse
J. D. Minnes
Zell Callen Breaks Ankle In Farm Accident
Zell Callen fractured two bones in his right ankle Thursday when a day loft he was tearing out of the barn fell with him. He was taken to Monroe county hospital and placed in a walking cast Monday. He is in earnings and able to get around.
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Joe Wilson
Delmont Moffitt
Union
Senate
House
Shirley
Polk County
Ray
Monroe
Lucag
Moffitt
Zell Callen
Monroe County
Erntches
Births in Des Moines and Harlan Hold New Arrivals
A daughter named Sarah Lynn was born Friday March 6 to Clifford and Janet Rushton of Des Moines weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Kimberly Marie Davitt arrived March 5 to Pat and and Mrs. Davitt of Centerville rural area weighing 9 pounds shares unclear. Grandparents include Harry Phillips of Center ville and the late Paunie Callen.
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Clifford Rushon
Des Moines
Sarah Lynn
Rushton
Janet Broshay
Pat Davitt
Harlan, Iowa
Kimberly Marie
Harry Phillips
Centerville Ruralloute
Paunie Callen
Centerville
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F.H.A
Rebekah Lodge
Farm Service
Grace Gollaher Russell
Conn
MNS
Board of Trustees
Woman’society
Gardner-Witt
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Y. F
Mar
Fred Callen III
Connie Boblenz
David Phillips
Richard Mosley
Derrill McDanel
Marsha Day
Gerald Stocker
Michael Kuhns
Max Hawk
Rowena Cox
Larry Proctor Keee
Lorraine Johnson
Francine Brozovich
Cathy Faber
Phillip Harrington
Connie Mullins
Keith Miller
Diane Pearson
Philip Wright
John Tarbell
Marie VanDorln
Johnny McClurg
Charles VanDeVol
Connie Walter
David Rhee
Dixie Tubaugh
Donna Tomlin
Fred Tarbell
Nancy Mosley
Diane Kincade
Kenneth Estlack
Marlys Fenton
Linda Davis
Linda Hopkins
Peggy Rogers
DeWayne Robinson
Patty Blumer
Oliver Wright
Loraine Fowler
Jeal Hawk
Maribeth, Johnson
Sharon Judge
Penny Prough
Vickie Renwick
Marcia Walter
Janie Ward
Leslie Wright
Russell Bettis
Larry Coltrain
Chester Gillen
Larry Hiatt
Danny Leslie
Roger Muiins
Richard Calhoun
Anita Curtis
Larry Grinstead
Richard Johnson
Diane Judge
David Shelquist
Sonny Walker
Larry Woodward
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