Dr Williams Returns to Moravia Boosters Aid
Dr. Williams and Mrs Williams plan to return to Moravia after leaving for Davenport to help organize a new hospital. He prefers Moravia quarters and will reuse his former office in the west part of the bank building. Local housing shifts accompany the move with the Luse and Turner families relocating nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia
L. M. Williams
Davenport
Williams
Ida McCrory
Cody Luse
Luse
Bank
Maurice Walter
Tillmont
School Louse
Francis Turners
Turners
Harold Mason
Maron
John Sharp
Mrs J B Derby Dies in Albia
Mrs J B Derby dies in Albia at 56 years, after life in Monroe County Iowa. Born Sept 20 1890, she married J B Derby Feb 18 1914, lived near Iconium and Albia. Funeral at Albia Methodist Church with burial in Iconium Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Swift Derby
Elmer
Anna Shehan Swift
Swift
Monroe County
Iowa
West Washington Ave
Albia
J. B. Derby
Methodist Church
Iconium
Coy
Earl
C. S
Argo
Glen Turner
Moravia
Women’s Society meeting at Anna Smith home
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Anna Smith’s home on Wednesday March 20 with 28 present. Adda Long led devotions on Peace Through the Cross while Ruth Wilson, Grace Hawes and others spoke on related themes. A playlet featuring Louemma Palmer and others dramatized Peace Through the Cross with Jeanette Jolly singing the solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Anna Smith
Adda Long
Margery Tracy
Mildred Bishop
Ruth Wilson
Grace Hawes
Mamie Blumenstock
Louemma Palmer
Bertha Broshar
Mae Hickman
Mable Smith
Mary Ward
Richard Lee Mason
Ralph Turner
Jeanette Jolly
Moravia Couple Welcomes Son Born at Centerville Hospital
Mr and Mrs Elmer Lurber of Moravia are parents to a son born Sunday March 24 at St Josephs hospital in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lurber
Moravia
Arey
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Robert Foster Narrow Escape After Car Dives Into Ditch
Robert Foster, a Coulson school teacher, faced a narrow escape when a knee action mechanism failed on his car. The vehicle veered into a ditch east of Bill Long's home along the road. it did not overturn, and Foster was uninjured. Fenders were bent and the car required garage repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster
Coulson
Bill Long
Foster
Three Injured in Wreck Near Moravia
Three people were seriously injured in an automobile collision near Moravia on Highway 60 about 3:30 p m last Thursday. Victims, all taken to St Josephs hospital in Centerville, were Private and Mrs Charles Clark of Des Moines and W B Sullivan of Moravia. Clark suffered head and chest injuries and a broken leg. Sullivan was unconscious at pickup but recovered enough to go home after treatment. Clark, stationed at Camp Campbell Ky, was en route to Mystic to visit grandparents. Sullivan drove north toward Moravia. Both cars were destroyed with extensive front-end damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sullivan
Pfe. Clark
Camp Campbell
Mystic
Car] Kerk
Moravia
Clark
Sullivan Mac
Veach Hosts ETC Club Rock Party With St Patrick Theme
Mr and Mrs A Veach entertained the ETC club at a rock party at the Veach home Thursday evening. Five tables of rock were played with Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen winning high score. Hostesses served refreshments. decorations and treats matched the St. Patrick's Day theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Veach
Leonard Palmer
Harold Hudgens
ETC Club
Veach
Frank Lathen
Moravia Boy Wins County Spelling Contest
Jack Broshar eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Chester Broshar of Moravia won first place in the county spelling contest held at Centerville library on Monday March 26. Twenty seven participants from Moulton Cincinnati Exline Moravia Mystic Numa Udell and Rathbun competed. County Supt L E Johnson announced the results. Broshar and Jo Ann Medland of Mystic were the only scorers with perfect scores and were given ten hard words. Broshar won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Broshar
Chester Broshar
Moravia
Centerville School
Lbrary
Moulton
Cincinnati
Exline
Mystic
Numa
Udell
Rathbun
L. E
Johnson
Jo Ann Medland
Jack
Obituary of James W Wright of Centerville Iowa
James Melvin Wright born January 15 1864 on a farm near Centerville Iowa. He married Emma Scott January 20 1876. Eight children were born. six children and Mrs Wright preceded him. Survived by Leota Main Rockford Illinois and Rollie Wright Centerville. Died at daughter Mrs O C Main 2806 Seventh Street Rockford Illinois at age 92 years two months two days. Funeral March 20 at Moravia Methodist Church at 2 pm. Rev L B Hawes officiated. Interment Haines Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Melvin Wright
John Wright
Centerville
Iowa
Emma Scott
Wright
Leota Main
Rockford
Rollie Wright
Card of Thanks for James Wright
Card of thanks from Rollie Wright and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Main express gratitude for expressions of sympathy and Fiore offerings received following the death and burial of their father, James Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wright
Rollie Wright
0. C. Main
Condra Mourns Death of Mrs. KB E Condra
No and Mrs Kenneth Condra and children attended the funeral of his mother Mrs KB E Condra who died Sunday at her home seven miles west and north of Cincinnati The service was held Tuesday at the Livingston Baptist church in Franklin township near her home Friends in Moravia mourn her passing a fine Christian mother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
KB. E. Condra
Cincinnati
Livingston Baptist Church
Franklin Township
Condra
Moravia
Farm Bureau Party Draws Large Moravia Crowd
A large crowd gathered at the Moravia community center for a bene fit card and bingo party hosted by Taylor and Chariton farm bureau members during their regular monthly meeting. H L Hilton led the business session before the games. Refreshments were served by Mrs Don Pettibone and Mrs ersal Robb. Special guests included Kenneth Thatcher, county extension director, Mrs Thatcher, and their daughter from Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Taylor and Chariton Farm Bureau
H. L. Hilton
Don Pettibone
Ersal Robb
Kenneth Thatcher
Thatcher
Centerville
Service transfers and military discharge notes
Pvt Royce N Sanders transfers from Sheppard Field Texas to Chanute Field Illinois for a ten week weather observance course. Corp Boyd Rhithnells discharged from Army after 17 months overseas with the 11th Armored Division Thunderbolt in England France Germany Austria. Ensign Cleon H Cordes honorably discharged from Navy at Great Lakes Illinois. Remainder notes update addresses and duty returns for several service members and dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce
Sheppard Field
Texas
Chanuté Field
Ill
Chester Sanders
Boyd Rithnells
Camp Granit
8Td
11Th Armored
Thunderbolt
England
France
Germany
Austria
John Laws
Johnnie Laws
Merchant Marines
Cleon H. Cordes
Maravia
Navy
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Jarvis Home Hosts Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Adams
Mr and Mrs Charles Jarvis entertained at a six o'clock dinner Thursday in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mrs Luvada Adams. Also present were Mr and Mrs Ralph Jarvis and their son Ruth Irene and Homer Pennick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jarvis
Luvada Adams
Ralph Jarvis
Ruth Irelen
Homer Ennick
Infant son dies in Burlington hospital
Richard Mark Jackson three month old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Jackson died of pneumonia Wednesday in a Burlington hospital His mother Dorothy Mae McCrory of Moravia is the former and his father is in service He is survived by a half brother Larry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mark -Jackson
Richard Jackson
Burlington
Dorothy Mae McCrory
Moravia
Larry
In Appreciation for Betty Kay Hospital Stay Gifts
Thank you letters cards and gifts were gratefully received from Mr and Mrs Carl Bivin and Betty Kay during her hospital stay. The message expresses appreciation for the kindness shown through the items and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Kay
Carl Bivin
Attend Services for Harry Burton Funeral Held in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton and son Harold Mrs Edna Neff and Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst attended the funeral of Harry Burton 62 at Miller funeral home in Centerville Burial was in Hillcrest cemetery south of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Burton
Harold
Edna Neff
Harry Pabst
Centerville
Harry Burton
Miller Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia
Home From Hospital For Moravia Teen After Surgery
Clair McDanel fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel of south of Moravia was brought home last Thursday from St Joseph hospital in Centerville to recover after an appendectomy. He has received baskets of gifts from Moravia high school classmates and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair McDanel
Cyril McDanel
South of Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Moravia High School
Scott Committee Plans Air Scout Troop For Older Boys
The Appanoose County District Boy Scout Committee met at Centerville Community Center last Thursday. A meeting is planned for Friday, April 5, to organize a troop of Air Scouts for senior boys 15 and older. The plan was led by Denver Flowers with Judge Edward L. Simmons presiding. Ray Forbes, Moravia teacher and athletic director, will become Scoutmaster, replacing Troy Adams who had devoted time with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Scouts
Appanoose County
Boy Scout Committee
Centerville
Moravia
Fred Hammond
Kari Tuttle
Paul Broshar
Cheater Broshar
Ray Forbes
Mr. Forbes
Moravia High School
Troy Adams
Foster Engagement Announced For Orthalee Foster
Mr and Mrs C A Foster Sr Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Orthalee Lucille Foster to Wayne Wilson son of Mr and Mrs John J Wilson of Ottumwa. The wedding is set for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Foster, Sr
Moravia
Laws
Orthalee Lucille Foster
Wayne Wilson
John J. Wilson
N. Weller Street
Ottumwa
Progressive Club Meeting at Mrs Theo Miller Hostess
Mrs Theo Miller hosted the Progressive Club gathering last Thursday evening. Bridge prizes were won by Virginia Pettibone and Grace Veach. Guests included Mrs Mary Meadows and Mrs Mites Pettibone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
Progressive Club
Virginia Pettibone
Grace Veach
Mary Meadows
Mites Pettibone
Atridge
Nazarene church services schedule released
Church of the Nazarene lists W E Burd as pastor with 10:00 a m Sunday School led by M H Johnson. Morning Worship at 700 a m, N Y P at 8, Worship Service at 7:30 p m, and Thursday 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H Johnson
N. Y
Proficiency Meeting Attended by Antiquity Lodge Members
Seven members of Antiquity Lodge No. 261 A F and A M attended a meeting of the Appanoose County Proficiency Club in Moulton last Thursday evening. Moravia delegates listed include D. E. Bishop Trenton Wilson R. C. Wilson Tvan Harsh Don Pettibone Loyd Carter and Harold Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No. 261
A. F
A. M
Appanoose County Proficiency Club
Moulton
Moravia
D. E. Bishop
Trenton Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Tvan Harsh
Don Pettibone
Loyd Carter
Harold Mason
Mrs. Frank Wiggins Dies in Pennsylvania
Mrs. Frank Wiggins wife of a former Wabash agent in Moyavia died at her Ardmore Pennsylvania home on February 19 The report notes she was 46 and died after fainting while lighting a gas stove coroner's inquest found escaping fumes to blame She had been in poor health with three major operations last year A graduate of Moulton school she taught briefly She met Frank Wiggins at Prairie City Iowa and they later settled in Ardmore Services will be held in Ardmore Thursday and in Prairie City Sunday at the Wiggins home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiggins
Moyavia
Ardmore
Wiggins
Moulton Tribune
Iva Richardson Wiggins
Horel
Moulton School
Prairie City
Iowa
Carl Wiggins
Teen-age Group Meets at Smith Home Hosts Sue Event
Richard Smith and Delma Veach co hosted a Saturday teen-age group gathering at the Smith home. Janet Broshar and Bill Broshar won high score in rock. Hosts served delicious refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Delma Veach
Smith
Janet Broshar
Bill Broshar
Birthday Surprise for Mrs George Turner
A surprise birthday party was held Monday evening at the George Turner home in honor of Mrs Turner's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs Karl Fischer and Karlene, Meder Dinan, Mr and Mrs Lynn Hilton, Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter and Bob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Turner
Mrs. Turner
Karl Fischer
Karlene
Meder Dinan
Lynn Hilton
Loyd Carter
Bob
Moravia Honours Outstanding Red Cross Worker Anna Ullem
Moravia observes long serving Red Cross hero Anna Ullem who joined the Order in 1896 and now lives at the Eastern Star home in Hoone after receiving a life certificate and gold pin. Mary Hoskinson, soon 80, has sewn 743 garments and 318 kit bags, aiding U S hospitals and overseas relief, with further sewing by Mrs Veach and local auxiliaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Star Chapter
Order
Eastern Star
Hoone
Mary Hoskingen
Red Cross
John Veach
Red Cyp
Hoskinson
United Brethren
U. S
Veach
Normandy
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
American Legion Auxiliary
Iconium Circuit Church Schedule and Services
Esther Babb pastor at Iconium Circuit leads morning worship at 10 00 a m with church school by Clarence Whitehead superintendent. Fairview hosts services at 9 00 a m church school by Carl Tomlin with evening service at 7 30 p m and Thursday prayer meeting. Hilton holds worship at 10 00 a m and church school at 10 50 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Esther Babb
Clarence Whitehead
Fairview
Carl Tomlin
Hilton
Methodist Church Services Led by Pastor Hawes
The church offers a 10:00 a.m. church school and an 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with the theme Peter's Lower Steps. An evening service at 6:36 p.m. with M. Y. at 7:30 p.m. also features the theme Christ Sorrowing. Wesley Chapel presents a 9:45 a.m. Worship Service followed by Church School at 10:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
Follow Up Farm Bureau Meeting Held in Taylor Township
Mrs Earl Boyer hosted a follow-up Farm Bureau women gathering in Taylor township. Mrs H L Hilton led the lesson on Kitchen Planning. A cooperative lunch was served, and Moravia Union offers an annual subscription at 1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Earl Boyer
Taylor Township
H. L. Hilton
Max McDonough Joins Moravia Gamble Store Firm
Mr and Mrs Max McDonough return to Moravia from Madera California where they spent months. Max a World War II veteran is now associated with his uncle Ralph McDonough in the Moravia Gamble Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Moravia
Madera
California
Max
Ralph McDonough
Moravia Gamble
Sheep Dip Service Aids Moravia FFA Effort
The Moravia FFA chapter plans a summer sheep dipping drive to exterminate ticks and lice, reducing flocks' irritation and weight loss. Two dips are advised, with a week apart, as eggs survive. the program covers four Moravia territories starting with North-West, South-East, North-East, and South-West. Shearing school is scheduled for April 10 and 11 if a venue is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Moravia F. F. A
Moravia
HE F. F. A
Moravia Vocational Agriculture Department Visits Highlighted
Last week M. M. Dockendorff of the State Agricultural Education Office visited the Moravia Vocational Agriculture Department. His comments were favorable on the work of the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Dockendorff
State Agricultural Education Office
Moravia
Kensington Club Hosts Blumenstock Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Fred Blumenstock hosted the Kensington Club and their husbands on a Thursday evening, March 21, with guests Rev and Mrs L B Hawes and Mrs J Hickman attending the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blumenstock
Kensington Club
L. B. Hawes
J. Hickman
Albia District Leader Attends State Missionary Meeting
Mrs Zell Callen chairs Albia district and traveled Friday to Ames to join the state Women s Missionary Society committee session at the United Brethren church. She spent the weekend with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Wayne Lichty, in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
Albia
State Women's Missionary Society Committee
United Brethren Church
Ames
Marriage Announcement of Misa Otha Lee DuVall
Miss Misa Otha Lee DuVall daughter of Mr and Mrs O D DuVall Moravia will wed before her marriage March 17. The couple's families are listed in Moravia and the event is noted in local society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Otha Lee DuVall
O. D. DuVall
Moravia
Lenz Family Visits Des Moines Kin Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lenz and their children from Des Moines spent the weekend with Mrs. Charles Jarvis and her family, continuing a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lenz
Des Moines
Mrs
Charles] Jarvis
Moravia Booster Club Plans Regular Meeting
Notice states the Moravia Booster Club will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday evening, April 2, at 7 20 at the Community building for club business and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Local News Roundup From Centerville and Vicinity
Loren Walter underwent emergency appendectomy at St. Joseph's hospital Centerville and is improved but not out of danger. Several local residents and visitors attended events, dinners, and visits across Centerville Ottumwa Des Moines and nearby towns. Rosy updates on families and upcoming home purchases highlighted Moravia Ot tum wa and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Walter
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Wm. Gardner
Frank Swaim
South Side Square
Albia
Emil Halden
Patty
Kathleen
George Halden
Ottuntwa
Troy Adams
Asia
Lester Brain
Roy Oughton
Des Moines
Ames
Byron Condra
Marvin
Seymour
L. F. Risby
Delores
Bisby
T. W. Reynolds
Hedrick
Cody Luse
Clarke George
Ronald Woodward
Karen Jean
Ronnie
Jay Oehler
Eddie
George Poliak
Chicago
H. T. Roblenz
Melrose
R. R. Pennington
John Veach
Des
Laughlin Hospital
A. O. Main
Mary Rose Main
Francis Oehler
Oehler
C. A. Veach
Duane
Delma
Bernard Barnthouse
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Dr. Williams
Albia Methodist Church
Wells
The
Stork
Mrs, Veach
Smith Tharp and
San Bruno
Calif
Royce N. Sanders
Chanute Field
Hitnole
Jimmie Frame
Co. A
Vint Hill Farms
Sta
Warrentown
Virginia
Jarvis
Scott Committee
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Geo. Turner
Anna Ullem
Ottumas
Moravia Union
Gamble
M. H. Etson
Kensington
Blumenstock
Ottumwa Courier
Archie Martin
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F P
Trenton
Wilson
Moravia Rooster Club
P. K. Horneree
Don E. Wolfsoesen
Paul Spencer
O. C. Kaster
William Gardner
Ivan Alter
C. Coulson
Lee Hiatt
People
Rile Callen
Ted Campbell
Roscoe Pennington
Harry Glick
Carl Bivin Eate
Rs Freeman Jolly Pete
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