James Black 82 Dies Near Moulton After Heart Ailment
James Black, 82, father of Carl Black and former Morrvia resident, died at 4 p.m. Saturday at his daughter's home west of Moulton after a heart illness. Born June 22, 1866 in Appanoose County, Iowa, he married Martha Freeborn on Oct. 9, 1899 and had nine children. Survived by ten grandchildren and one great grandchild, plus siblings and many nieces and nephews. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Eagle funeral home, Moulton, with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Card of thanks from the Black family expresses gratitude for expressions of sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black
Carl Black
Morrvia
Craig Daniels
Moulton
Paul and
Mary Black
Appanoose County
Iowa
Martha Freeborn
Glen
Joan
Vivian Daniels
Towa
Lloyd Black
Unionville
Paul Black
Des Moines
Mae Carson
Tulsa
Okla
Harold Black
Harry Black
Rockwell City
Moravia
Kathleen Black
Morenci
Ariz
Cushing
Wabash Railroad
Lloyd
Presbyterian Church
Eagle Funeral Home
Miax Waunelta McConnell
Wesley Chapel
Mathodist
Oakland Cemetery
Neighbors honor two married couples at Van Dorin and Wilson home
Sixty neighbors gathered at the J. T. Van Dorin home Saturday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. Leo Van Dorin and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson. The couples received gifts and were treated to cigars, candy bars, fruit salad, cookies and toffee before an evening of games and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. van Dorin
Leo van Dorin
Bill Wilson
Methodists Enjoy Family Supper At Grace Church
The Grace Methodist church held a monthly family night supper with over 60 patrons. Musical numbers featured a brass quartet French horn quartet saxophone quartet girls sextet and vocals by Phyllis Rabuck under Mrs Verve Ritehisun.
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Grace Methodist Church
Job Veach
Brass
Gills
Mins Phyllis Rabuck
Verve Ritehisun
War Refugee Aid Drive Seeks Clothing For Sylt Island
Notice requests donations of clothing or other articles for war refugees on the island of Sylt. Any contribution is appreciated and may be left with any United Emergency Services, Weber.
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Tie Gbs. Ip
Sylt
Ues
Weber
Moravis high school music entry nets two firsts two seconds
Moravis high school music department earned two first places and two second places in the Knoxville preliminary contest. Phyllis Rabuck won a vocal solo, the brass ensemble including Wayne Wolf, Bill Bishop, Kathleen Halden and Charles Turner took first. Second places went to the French horn quartet Janet Broshar Phyllis Rabuck Alberta Lingren Oneila Whicker and to the girls sextet Georgiana Winsler Alberta Lingren Phyllis Rabuck Patty Halden Delma Veach Edna Luge. The band and larger groups will compete at Albia April 8 and 9. the Knoxville winner advances to the district meet April 28 and 29 with place to be announced later.
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Moravis High School Music Department
Knoxville
Phyllis Rabuck
Wayne Wolf
Bill Bishop
Kathleen Halden
Charles Turner
Janet Broshar
Alberta Lingren
Oneila Whicker
Georgiana Winsler
Alberta
Lingren
Patty Halden
Delma Veach
Edna Luge
Albia
Richard Smith Places Fourth in District Speaking Contest
Richard Smith son of Mr and Mrs Howard Smith placed fourth in the district speaking contest at Oskaloosa on Wednesday evening. He represented Appanoose County sponsored by the Basil Cowell post of the American Legion. His subject was Constitution in a Changing World. His parents accompanied him to Oskaloosa.
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Richard Smith
Howard Smith
Oskaloosa
Appanoose County
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Air Musical Program For School Students
Dr Frank Simon and a 65 member symphonic band will broadcast Sunday afternoon March 20 from 3 00 to 3 30 over KIOA Des Moines or KBIZ Ottumwa. It begins a four program series for schools and colleges. Listeners may send comments or criticism to the station.
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Frank Simon
Kioa Des Moines
Kbiz Ottumwa
Reelect Officers Named by Women's Society of World Service
Mrs. Zell Calen was reelected president of the Women’s Society of World Service at the Evangelical United Brethren church meeting at Mrs. A. C. Main’s home. Other officers were reelected. two new officers were added for children’s work and missionary education. The group approved fundraising and district meeting plans for April 25 with state president Mrs. Fred Riggs in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Calen
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
A. C. Main
Charles Coffin
Harry DuVall
Fred Hammond
Earl Rabuck
E. G. Hawk
Main
Mabel Coulson
T. E. Campbell
Callen
Evangel
Lincoln
Kentucky
China
Mre. Rubuck
Chiang Kai-shek
Madame Chiang
Mias Coulson
Chima
Jusie Charity
Moulton! Wis & Bucsl
New Book at Moravia Library The Big Fisherman
Lloyd C. Douglas novel The Big Fisherman is now available at Moravia library. Local readers have waited eagerly for the title and many hope to borrow it soon.
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Lloyd C. Douglas
Moravia
Methodist Youth Social At Community Building
The Methodist youths fellowship held a party for local youths Friday evening at the community building. Miss Waunelta Mc Connell led recreations with Rev. Lester Greenwood, Jean West, and Miss Meyers of Centerville as guests. Helpers included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black and other couples. Brownies and pop were served to close.
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The
Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Lester Greenwood
Jean West
Miss Meyers
Centerville
Carl Black
den Wolf
George Winslet
Bert Turner
Marjorie Main Hosts Union Neighbors Meeting
The Union Neighbors met at Marjorie Main's home on Wednesday March 9 with a special noon menu. In business, a five dollar gift was approved for the scholarship fund. Mae Harper gave a lesson on salads that satisfy, with attendees including Mae Harper Gladys Townsend Mamie Miller Lucille Alden Eleanor Miller Opal Mullins and sons Carrie Boyer Marjorie Main Joanne F E Boyer and Gaylord Main attended as dinner guests.
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Marjorie Main
Mae Harper
Gladys Townsend
Mamie Miller
Lucille Alden
Eleanor Miller
Opal Mullins
Moravia Church of Christ service and events
The Moravia Church of Christ, located between the high school and Town Square, announces morning services with singing at 9 48, preaching on When the World's on Fire, Lord's Supper at 10 45 and Bible school at 11, with a 7 80 p m singing and preaching by Clarence Schaffner. Friday Bible study and prayer at Mrs Milliman's home on Christian Stewardship. Biblical quote from James.
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Church of Christ Moravia
James Brown
Clarence Schaffner
Iconium Church Schedule Promotes Gospel Centered Services
The Iconium church announces Bible school at 10:00 a m and the Lord's Supper at 11:00 a m with the theme God's Cause Will Prevail. An evangelistic service features singing and a Bible example at 7:30 p m and Wednesday Bible study at Bill Kelsey's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Iconium
Bill Kelsey
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites attendance with Pastor Earl E Rabuck and Supt Herold Mason. Sunday School 9:50 am worship 6:30 pm youth fellowship high school and CE classes 7:30 pm preaching Bring Bibles verse to be used in worship. Prayer meeting Thursday at Hawk's. Church night Friday March 18. Radio broadcast March 26 at 9:00 pm on ABC CBS and MBS networks.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Herold Mason
Ithy
Youth Fellowshi High School
C. E
Hawk's
A.B.C
C.B.S
M.B.S
Nazarene Church Service Schedule and Meetings
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m., Evening service at 7:00 p.m., and Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. under Pastor F. A. Hahn.
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Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H.i Johnson
Grace Methodist Church Moraine and Wesley Church Notice
Grace Methodist Church Moraine Iowa with Wauneita McConnell as minister lists Sunday schedule at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 41:00 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. Sermon Walking In His Steps Evening worship 7:20 p.m. Youth fellowship 6:00 p.m. Wesley Methodist Church notes Morning worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moraine
Lowa
Wauneita McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church
Ruth Gibbons Earns Honor Roll at College
Ruth Irene Gibbons of Moravia was named to the honor roll at Iowa State Teachers College for the first quarter. A total of 188 students were honored this fall quarter, with 10 women and 81 non women. Eligibility required 14 or more hours and a 3.33 GPA. The college uses A four points, B three, C two.
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Ruth Irene Gibbons
Moravia
Iowa State Teachers College
M. B. Beard
Teachers College
Firemen Meet Moravia Department Regular Meeting
A regular Moravia fire department meeting will be held Friday evening at the fire station.
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Moravia Fire Department
Cooperative Dinner Marks A J Brown 57th Anniversary
A. J. Brown and spouse celebrated 57 years of marriage at their Iconium home. A noon cooperative dinner and garden care plus church attendance highlighted the day. Friends and relatives from Iconium Marshalltown Eddyville Ottumwa Centerville and Moravia attended including Kelsey Main Brown Beaty and Dicks, among others.
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Andy J. Brown
Iconium
Birdie Main
Morayia
Beryl
Charles Butler
Marshalstown
Bill Parson
Centerville
Laura Dicks
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Haver’ Free
John Free
Brown
John Brown
Ottumwa
A. J
Florence Dicks
Jay Argo
Services at Iconium For Earle C Howells
Earle C Howells former Ottumwa minister and South Bend department store buyer died Monday evening March 7 after years of ill health. He was born June 2 1894 served as World War I chaplain and lived on a dairy farm near Niles Michigan. Funeral services were held in Niles and Iconium with burial at Iconium Cemetery.
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Earle C. Howells
Iconium
South Bend
Ind
Robertson Bros
Southend
Niles
Mich
Mr. Howells
Thomas D
Annie Howells
Company G
Cooper Furniture
Ottumwa
Elsie
Donald Moller
Chicago
Thomas EB
Thomas
Legion Auxiliary Votes to Have Water Installed
Sixteen women attended the Legion auxiliary meeting at the Legion Post home with Mrs. Garnet McDonough presiding. The group approved water installation in the Legion kitchen and discussed donations to the Red Cross and hospital comforts.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Post Home
Garnet McDonough
Officers Named for Girls Missionary Guild
Miss Patty Halden was elected president of the Girls Missionary Guild of the E.U.B. church at a meeting at Alberta Lingren s home. Elected officers include Vi ola Hammond vice president Kathleen Halden treasurer Joan Callen assistant Phyllis Underwood secretary Carel Broshar assistant Mitzi Sawyer secretary of spiritual life Janet Charity secretary of missionary education Treta Stevens secretary of Christian social relations Mabel Coulson councilor Mrs Earl Rabuck assistant councilor Delegates to branch missionary Patty Halden and Phyllis Rabuck. Lingren served as season leader with topic Near Horizons in Puerto Rico attendance described problems poverty disease illiteracy and bringing the gospel to Puerto Ricans with Phyllis Rebuck singing a vocal solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Halden
Girls Missionary Guild
E.U.B
Alberta Lingren
Viola Hammond
Kathleen Halden
Joan Callen
Phyllis Underwood
Carel Broshar
Mitzi Sawyer
Janet Charity
Treta Stevens
Christian Social Relations
Mabel Coulson
Earl Rabuck
Phyllis Rabuck
Lingren
Puerto Rico
Mary Rose Main
Delma Veach
Ireta Stevens
Phyllis Rebuck
Miss Veach
Red Cross Drive Totals 246.85 in Moravia
Mrs. dell Callen, chairman, reports 244.85 collected for the Red Cross drive, with the Legion Auxiliary adding 2.00, totaling 246.85. She thanks contributors and notes a Tuesday tea at her home where canvassers received instructions and refreshments, as Marylina led county efforts to complete the drive.
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Dell Callen
Red Cross
Moravia
The
Legion Auxiliary
Bereavement Sympathies From the Earle Howells Family
We extend sincerest thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy from friends and relatives during our bereavement. The Earle Howells family.
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Earle Howells
Services Thursday for Mrs. Jessie Davis
Mrs. Jessie Davis 74 died at her home Tuesday night at 10. Her birth was in Appanoose county on October 14 1874. She is survived by husband and two children Ralph Davis Albia and Mrs Harold Mason Moravia. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm at Evangelical United Brethren church Moravia with Rev Young officiating. Burial at Hill Crest cemetery Turner funeral home in charge.
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Jessie Davis
Appanoose County
Ralph Davis
Albia
Harold Mason
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Young
Hill Crest Cemetery
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Session
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 met in regular session with 15 members and one guest Mrs Josie from Moulton. Noble Grand Mrs Ralph Frannebecker led the meeting planning an upcoming social evening with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and appointed members to finalize arrangements. A report from Mrs Williame Gardner followed and March 28 committee was named. Refreshments were provided by Thelma Luse Imogene Hiatt and Harold Heffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
C.F. Hall
Josie
Charity of Moulton
Ralph Frannebecker
Noble Grand
Oddfellow
Rebekah
Albert Witherby
Imogene Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Oddfellow Lodge
Williame Gardner
Richland
Wash
Homer Utterback
George Firkins
Thelma Luse
Harold Heffman
Obituary of Agnes Gearhart of Napa California
Agnes Gearhart born August 3, 1868 in Fremont Iowa died February 21 19 184 at age 92 in Napa California. Married Harvey Gearhart May 24 1877. Survived by ten children Oma McCord Edwan Schreiner Forest Ar mouur Howard Ray Ray Mildred Eller Elsie Neva Gearhart two siblings thirteen grandchildren twenty two great grandchildren. Funeral services held Ashland Oregon Friday February 28.
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Agnes McClain Gearhart
Samuel
Jane McClain
Fremont
Iowa
Napa
Calif
Harvey Gearhart
Onion
Oma McCord
Eddyville
Edwan Schreiner
Moravia
Forest of Centerville
Iowe
Armouur
Bayfield
Colo
Howard
Lebanon
Ore
Ray
van Nuys
Ashland
Mildred Eller
Oskland
Elsie McCune
Neva Gearhurt
Alie Acker
Nora Wilkow
Ottus Iowa
Neilie Mc
Firkins Elected to Board in Moravia School Election
A Moravia school election saw 242 votes cast, a high total with no major issue. George Firkins won a three year term on the school board with 167 votes, while Jurtis Tomlin received 73. Rowena McFatridge was elected treasurer with 218 votes. Firkins previously served on the board.
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Moravia
George Firkins
Jurtis Tomlin
Rowena McFatridge
Firkins
District Legion Meeting At Ottumwa Hall
A large turnout at the American Legion meeting in the Legion hall featured Fifth District Commander Bill Dullard and Adjutant Casey Jones of Ottumwa. Dullard spoke on Americanism and Legion aims while plans were outlined for the county gathering at Mystic on Friday night March 26 with Dullard expected to attend.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
Fifth District
Bill Dullard
Casey Jones
Ottumwa
Dullard
Legionnaires
Harry Pearson
County Legion
Mystic
Legion Auxiliary
Dorothy Boyer Hosts Taylor Aid Group Meeting
Regular Taylor Aid meeting at Earl Boyer home March 9 with Dorothy Boyer as hostess. A cooperative noon meal, door prizes won by Lyn and Daphne Hilton, lesson on schools, tea towel project, and games. Attendees included Lyn Hilton, Albert Witherby, Merle Hiatt, Earl Boyer, Ronnie, Mary Meadows, Virginia Pettibone, and Lucile Carter to host April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Earl Boyer
Dorothy Boyer
Lyn
Daphne Hilton
Merle Miller
Golds
Riatt
Josephine Witherby
Mary
Mrs J W Halden Hosts Reading Club Again
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs J W Halden for their regular meeting. On the program Mrs Bur Rabuck read an article, Mrs T B Cameron led a quiz on Iowa, and Mrs W Murdy reviewed a Dale Carnegie chapter Stop Worrying and Start Living. Next gathering will be at Mrs Preston Hedgock's home.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
J. W. Halden
Bur Rabuck
T. B. Cameron
Iowa
W. ¥. Murdy
Dale Carnegie
Preston Hedgecock
PABSTS ENTERTAIN CLUB HOSTS KENSINGTON PLEASED
Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst entertained the Kensington club at their home last Thursday evening with the rook game as the main entertainment. High score went to Mrs White and Guen Lune. Refreshments in St Patrick colors were served. Guests included Mrs Ed McDonal Dr Mrs Carrie Tisue and Mrs Flora Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pabst
Kensington Club
Rook
White
Guen Lune
St. Patrick
Ed McDonal
Moline
Carrie Tisue
Flora Jones
Wm. Gardner
Dess White
Box supper and movie night at Chariton township school
A box supper, movies and a wet play will be held at the California school house in Chariton township on Monday night March 21. Sandwiches pie and coffee will be sold. The ladies are to bring boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Chariton Township
Birth announcements from Kansas and surrounding region
Mr and Mrs Clifton E Board man of Albis announce a baby boy born at Ot tusiws hospital on March 7. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Smith of Yankton South Dakota welcome a baby boy born March 13 at 10 55 am weighing two pounds 14 ounces named Roy Francis. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lauer Smith. Mr and Mrs Kengath Condes of Moravia report a daughter born at St Joseph hospital in Ceger Ville on March 11.
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Atd
Clifton E
Boardman
Albis
Ottusiws Hospital
Wilbur Smith
Yankton
South Dakota
Roy Francis
Lauer Smith
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Smith
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Faber
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Whicker
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Luse
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Potts
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Max McDonough
Legion
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Veterans Hospital
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Jay Oehler
A. M .Smith
W. V. Murdy
Andy Mosely
Red Cross Drive
Rebekah Lodge
Moznytee Union
District Legion
Taylor Aid Group
Reading
Pabsts Entertain Club
KS Flight Stork
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