Moravia Music Contest Entries For State Preliminaries
Moravia students will participate in the state prelims for vocal and instrumental contests at Corydon April 2 and 3. Two clarinet quartets will be entered under a new two-entry rule. Soloists include Mitzi Sawyer and Bill Bishop. An all‑concert featuring contest entries is set for March 30, 8:00 p.m. in the high school gym, with further contests at Columbus Junction May 7 and 8.
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Moravia
Corydon
Newton
Iowa State High School Music Association
Mitzi Sawyer
Bill Bishop
Marion Reagan
Carson Jordan
Charles Turner
Dick Tomlin
Jerry Main
Paul Wilson
Paul Woodward
Jerry Woodward
Joan Moore
Maxine Firkins
Joyce Martin
Bul Bishop
Marion Reagon
Masiie-Firking
Joyie’ Martin
Dick,Tomlin
Errick Alden
Richard Mason
Erroll Alden
Paul Turner
Dick’ Tomlin
Linda Coulson
Careen Jordan
Yvonna Cardner
Margaret Condra
Janie Sawvel
Sandra Hiatt
Mitz Sawvel
Carole Broshar
LaVonne Card
Joan Fox
DeLoris Hiatt
Irene Tadlock
Karen, Woodward
Wanda Jordan
Carol Lee Day
Cecil Coulson
LaVanne Card
Columbus Junction
Moravia School Attends State Meeting at Chariton
The Moravia school was represented at a meeting staged by the State Department of Public Instruction at Chariton on Tuesday. Attendees included Smith, M. H. Johnson, Superintendent Fenton, Chester Broshar, and John Laws.
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Moravia
Ger
State Department’ of Public Instruction
Chariton
Tuesday Smith
M. H. Johnson
Fenton
Chester Broshar
John Laws
Navy school graduate headed to Texas duty
Donald Dicks completed nine months of naval air electronics training in Memphis Tennessee and will be sent to Kingsville Texas. D Richard Dicks will be discharged April 1 after four months of service. Donnie Kasler has been transferred to Fort Sill Oklahoma for further duty.
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Donald Dicks
Memphis, Tenn
Naval Air Electronics
Tor Kingaville
Texas
Donnie Kasler
Fort Sill
Okla
Rain Ties to Greens, Dampens Local Outlook
Rain fell in modest amounts through Wednesday with brief heavy downpours and light drizzle totaling about 1% inches by mid afternoon. Last week saw around an inch of rain, reviving lawns and pastures and encouraging farmers as seeding had been completed.
County Spelling Contest Set for Saturday
The annual county grade school spelling contest will be held in the Washington Junior High building in Centerville Saturday afternoon. It begins at 2 00 p.m. Moravia will be represented by Lee Ann Heckman, 6th grade, and Gary Pfannebecker, 8th grade, with medals awarded to first, second and third place winners.
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Washington Junior High
Centerville
L. E. Johnson
Lee Ann Heckman
Gary Pfannebecker
Moravia
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Names Felton Rebekah of the Year
Moravia Rebekah Lodge met March 22 with Melissa Felton as acting Noble Grand. Felton was named Rebekah of the Year. Egg roast planned for April 12 with Clara Irelan Lelia Spencer and Winifred Schrodt in charge. Members to bring eggs and table service. Meeting at 8:00 pm with donuts and coffee after rook.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Melissa Felton
Ray Charity
Rebekah
Clara Irelan
Lelia Spencer
Winifred Schrodt
Tee
Ivan
Harold Hudgens
Sandifer Named Women's Editor of Toledo Chronicle Student Edition
Marjorie Sandifer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sandifer, is named Women's Editor of the Toledo Chronicle student edition at Iowa State College. A sophomore in Home Economics, she majors in Household Equipment and has worked as proofreader for the Iowa State Daily, on the advertising staff of the Iowa State Scientist, and as a copywriter for the college yearbook The Bomb.
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Marjorie Sandifer
C. R. Sandifer
Toledo Chronicle
Toledo
Iowa
Iowa State College
Marjorie
Towa State College
Iowa State Daily
Towa State Scientist
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Emery Hiatt
The Twentieth Century club gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Emery Hiatt presiding. The roll call answered with a Bible verse. Mrs Hiatt spoke on women of the Bible and Mrs John Dodd discussed spring care of house plants. Mrs R C Hart attended as a guest.
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Twentieth Century Club
Emery Hiatt
T. C. Club Meets With Mrs Zell Callen
The E T C club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Zell Callen. Fifteen members attended as Dramatized roll call used Shakespeare quotes. Mrs Curtis Burton led the business session and Mrs Leonard Palmer conducted quiz game duties. Mrs Harry DuVall won the prize and refreshments followed social hour.
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E. T. C. Club
Zell Callen
Shakespeare
Curtis Burton
Leonard Palmer
Harry DuVall
Sew and So club hosts St Patrick themed gathering
Members and families of the Sew and So club met at Harold Mason home on Thursday evening March 18. The group watched the Albia Roosevelt basketball game on television then played five tables of rook. Mrs. Frank Wilson won high for the ladies and Carl VanZante won high for the men and the traveling prize. Ralph and Mrs Turner co hosted. Refreshments of assorted salads sandwiches and coffee complemented St Patrick's Day decorations.
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Sew and So
Harold Mason
Frank Wilson
Carl VanZante
Ralph Turner
Annual Athletic Banquet Lights Up School Gymnasium
Large crowd enjoys the annual athletic banquet at the high school gym as the Methodist ladies serve 175 meals. Mel Walker, a renowned state official, delivers an entertaining speech sharing officiating stories while Mitzi Sawyer and Coach Tassell present basketball and baseball awards to students and cheerleaders.
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High Schhol
The
Methodist Church
Mel Walker
James Main
Kenneth Condra
Moravia
Walker
Mitzi Sawyer
Tassell
Bill Bishop
Paul Wilson
Evangelical United Brethren and First Christian Church Notices
Sunday church events list services and leaders at CarrcarS EUB Church and First Christian Church. morning worship at 11:00 with Sunday School at 10:00, elections for conference delegate and officers. Sermon next Sunday will cover New Testament commandments from Matthew 5 to 7.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Progressive club meets with Mrs Broshar for bridge
Mrs Chester Broshar hosted the Progressive club Thursday evening. Three bridge tables were in play with Mrs Rowena McFatridge and Mrs Karl Tuttle securing the high score. Refreshments were served.
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Chester Broshar
Rowena McFatridge
Karl Tuttle
Broshar
Local social notes from Ottumwa and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs Jay Roberts of Ottumwa spent Sunday with Mrs W C Bivin. A G Broshar of Waterloo visited family in Ottumwa. Glen VanDorin and children called on friends in Gilman then with the Lester Tharp family in Grinnell. Des Moines visits by Hiatt and Carter households. The Schaffner children visited Monte rey. John Tadiork and Mrs Woodward hosted a Santa Rosa guest near Unionville. Lininger households hosted by Rev and Mrs Stroud. Farm Bureau meeting in Centerville with several attendees. Dr E M Larsen spoke at the event.
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Jay Roberts
Ottumwa
W. C. Bivin
A. G. Broshar
Waterloo
H. G. Broshar
Harry Pabst
Glen VanDorin
Gilman
Lester Tharp
Grinnell
Lee Hiatt
Loyd Carter
Mar Alyn Hiatt
Richard Goughnour
Des Moines
Letha
Lillie Belle
Bobby Schaffner
Kenneth Johnson
Monterey
John Tadiork
O. G. Woodward
Ella Criddlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Calif
John Kelley
Unionville
Tom Lininger
Wil Lininger
Diagonol
Evan Stroud
William Woodward
Ben Williams
Harley Tisue
Theo Miller
Farm Bureau Committee
Center
Staubers Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Hill City
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hill City Kansas hosted a dinner honoring Clarence and Bessie Loney Stauber on their 50th wedding anniversary. Married March 23, 1904 in Moravia Iowa they lived in Kansas most of their lives and now reside in Hoxie. Their family includes daughter Zelda Dean and Twyla Hoffman in Hill City.
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Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
Hill City
Kansas
Clarence
Bessie Loney Stauber
Moravia
Iowa
Staubers
Bessie
Hoxie
Zelda
Dean
Twyla Hoffman
Mrs Carl Van Zante Heads E U B Ladies Aid
Mrs Carl Van Zante was elected president of the Ladies Aid Society at a Wednesday meeting after a public dinner at the Evangelical church. Other officers elected included Mrs Harold Mason as vice president, Mrs Almont Main re-elected secretary-treasurer, and Mrs Cited Paxston as assistant. Dinner chairmen were Mrs Har Woodward and Mrs Wendell Murdy, with Mrs Helma Tisue in charge of quilting.
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Carl van Zante
Ladies Aid Society
Aid
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Almont Main
Cited Paxston
Har Woodward
Wendell Murdy
Helma Tisue
Supper Planned for Basil Cowell Post Members
The Basil Cowell Post American Legion invites members to a 6 30 PM supper at the post home on Monday March 29. All service veterans are extended a special invitation to attend. Larry Brooks commander.
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Basil Cowell
American Legion
Larry Brooks
Piano Melodies and Basketball Awards Recital Highlights
The program features Rev John Grenfell Jr presenting a girls basketball letter winners list led by Mitzi Lawyer Wanda Jordan and others, plus boys basketball letter winners including Bill Bishop and Carson Jordan. A mixed quartet performs In The Garden of Tomorrow as part of the event.
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James Main
John Grenfell, Jr
Never
Charles Turner
Bill Bishop
Richard Tomlin
Carson Jordan
Linda Coulson
A. R. Fenton
Melvin Walker
Ottumwa
Iowa
Mitzi Lawyer
Wanda Jordan
Rosalie Sweeden
Kathryn McDanel
Betty Strunk
Frances Easter
Carole Broshar
Joyce Brain
Deloris Hiatt
Joyce Martin
Judy Martin
Nancy Vance
Fern Kelley
Loretta Helmick
Maxine Firkins
Margaret Condra
Carolyn Cochran
Charlotte McAninch
Joan Moore
Kay Overturf
Keith Lindley Carson Jordan
Paul Wilson
Jerry Woodward
Dames McCord
Paul Woodward
Leon McDanes
Bill Rose
Wendell Condra
Dick Tomlin
Bill Woodward
Duane Clark
James McCord
Ronnie VanZante
Leon McDanet
Bill DuVall
Lynn Sweeden
Bill Rose Howard
Robb Carson Jordan
Dick Albertson
Larry Plannebecker
Mrs Arthur Johnson Admitted To Ottumwa Hospital
Mrs. Arthur Johnson was taken to St. Josephs hospital in Ottumwa for treatment and possible surgery. Her husband remains in the care of his brother-in-law near Albia, as well wishers send speedy recovery messages and gratitude to blood donors and visitors.
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Arthur Johnson
St. Josephs Hospital
Ottumwa
Johnson
Bill DeTary
Albia
Dohpacn
Guy Vincent Returns Home After Ten Week Hospital Stay
Guy Vincent leaves St. Josephs hospital in Centerville after ten weeks of treatment for a broken ankle and a fractured pelvis from a mine accident on January 8. He is recuperating at home this Sunday.
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Guy Vincent
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Mr. Vincent
Thanking All for Cards and Kindness During Hospital Stay
Mrs. Edward McCord expresses gratitude for the many cards and letters received while in the hospital and the kindness shown to her family during her absence.
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Edward McCord
Miller P T A meets at Miller School
The Miller P T A gathered Friday evening March 19 for its regular meeting in Miller School. A playlet The Goats Gruff was presented by upper grades and parents joined in decoding. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Claude Paris Gene and Wayne Shiltz and others. Refreshments were chili soup and coffee. Next meeting set for April 16.
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Miller P. T. A
Roger Shiltz
Beverly Strunk
Dixie Rae Tubaugh
Wayne Paris
Mrr
Claude Paris
Gene
Wayne
Earl Shiltz
Cecil Comstock
Lee Tadlock and
Kenny
Ray Tubaugh
Donna Rae
Dixie Rae
Lester Strunk
Beverly
Mary
Wilbur Miller
Ellen
Nancy Eldridge
Helen Exline
Moravia Rainbow for Girls Host Bunk Party
The Moravia Rainbow for Girls held a bunk party Friday in the Masonic hall after skating at Hilltop rink. The girls and sponsors enjoyed a midnight snack, games, and story telling with radio and records, then a seven o'clock breakfast. Participants included Judy Boyer Janet Charity Joan Moore Rebecca Dye Jewel Miller Joyce Martin Janet Walker Maxine Firkins Margaret Condra Marianne Scott Sandra Carter Dana Wright Donna Underwood Charlotte McAninch and sponsors Mrs Paul Dicks Mrs George Scott and Mrs Ray Chority.
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Moravia Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Hilltop Rink
Judy Boyer
Janet Charity
Joan Moore
Rebecca Dye
Jewel Miller
Joyce Martin
Janet Walker
Maxine Firkins
Margaret Condra
Marianne Scott
Sandra Carter
Dana Wright
Donna Underwood
Charlotte McAninch
Paul Dicks
George Scott
Ray Chority
Local hospital gratitude from Mrs Roy Matherly
Mrs. Roy Matherly expresses thanks for cards flowers letters and kindnesses received during her hospital stay and after returning home.
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Mrs. Roy Matherly
Flight of The Stork: Two Newborns in Ottumwa Area
Mr and Mrs W D Wilson of near Blakesburg welcomed son James David born March 23 at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W U Wilson and Mr and Mrs Floyd Woods Mr and Mrs Sam Shepard of Albia are parents of daughter Lela Marie born March 19 weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jobe Vanante
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W. D. Wilson
Blakesburg
James David
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
W. U. Wilson
Floyd Woods
Sam Shepard
Albia
Lela Marie
Jobe Van@ante
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Richard Dicks
Rebekahs
Felton
Rebekkah
Miss Sandifer
T. C. Club
Femi Kelley
Moravia Mohawks
Paul
Bill
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdle Main
Iconium Methodist
Progressive Club
Henry Staubers
U.B. Ladies Aid
Mrs
Ottumwa Hospital
Margaret Kincade
Miller P.T.A
Miller School
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