Firemen’s Benefit Skating Party Draws Crowd at Hilltop
About 175 attendees at Moravia fire department’s benefit skating party enjoyed skating, dancing, and chalk drawings. Winners included Irene Tadlock and Teddy Harp. prizes were donated by three Moravia grocers and Dewey’s Place. Proceeds go to fund a new fire truck station.
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Fire Department
Hilltop Tink
Dick Albertson
Sue Kaster
Barbara Ramey
Carol Spencer
Cliff Spinx
Irene Tadlock
Teddy Harp
Virginia Broshar
Richard Hawk
Moravia Grocers
Dewey
Blakesburg Rebekah Convention Led by Mrs Harsh
The Rebekah lodge met at the Blakesburg lodge hall with Mrs Ivan Harsh presiding. Eighteen members attended. The April 12 convention program was discussed and our degree team was invited to participate. An article on founder Schuler Colfax was read by Mrs Tillmont.Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs D E Bishop Mrs Cecil Schrodt and Mrs Gerald Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Ivan Harsh
Blakesburg
Schuler Colfax
Rebekah
Tillmont
D. E. Bishop
Cecil Sehrodt
Gerald Morgan
Sunday Visitor Notes In Iowa Community Families
Sunday visitors joined the Hiatt family and others including Leslie Plants and his Beacon, Iowa kin. John Knowles returned from hospital after a two week stroke recovery. Easter guests included Ted Oehler, Jay Oehler and families, Mr. and Mrs. E F Oehler hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helma Tisue
T. B. Cameron
U. S. Hiatt
Leslie Plants
Beacon
Mollia Main
Anna Laura Main
Des Moines
Benny Maii
Cedar Rapids
John Knowles
Stevens
St. Joseph Hospital
Carl Tisue
Harley Tisue
Clifford
Newton
Grant Tadlock
Long Shull
Ray Lemaster
Marlene
Thompson
Louilla
Ben
Roy Chance
Kenneth Barghahn
Knoxville
Ted Oehler
Jay Oehler
Gon Eddie
E. F. Oehler
Stork News From Several Families in Iowa Area
Mr and Mrs Henry Goemaat of Oskaloosa report the birth of a daughter Sharon Kaye on March 16 1951 weight 8 pounds 1 ounce Maternal great grandparents O G Davis of Moravia. Emmett Derby’s baby boy born at St Joseph hospital Centerville March 25 at 250 pm weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces Willard Cloyed and wife of Arlington Virginia announce a daughter born March 20 weight 7 pounds 5 ounces named Bonnie Kay Carl Cloyed is grandparent Kathleen Marie born March 17 to Mr and Mrs N E McDanel of Davenport Dess White are the Brandparents.
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Henry Goemaat
Oskaloosa
O. G. Davis
Moravia
Sharon Kaye
Emmett Derby
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Willard Cloyed
Arlington
Bonnie Kay
Carl Cloyed
N. E. McDanel
Davenport
Kathleen Marie
Dess White
Brandparente
Junior High Boys Meet Mystic Tonight at Moulton
Moravis junior high boys basketball team faces a tall Mystic squad in the second round of the grade tournament at Moulton. They won their first game 38 to 8 over Exline Jada on Monday. The junior high girls lost to Numa 39 to 18 on Tuesday.
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Moravis
Moulton
Mystic
Exline Jada
Numa
John Rukagber to Speak at F F A Banquet
Correction notice states speaker for the P B A banquet is Mr John Rukagber a graduate of Iowa State College and Extension Director of Wapello County The event is set for Tuesday April 3 at 7 00 p m reported by Donald Dicks
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John Rukagber
Iowa State College
Wapdllo County
Donald Dicks
Vocational Class Tours Morrell Plant in Ottumwa
Forty eight vocational agriculture students and instructor Mr Bacon toured Morrells packing plant at Ottumwa last Thursday as part of classroom instruction. They learned about processing cutting and curing meat from farm animals and noted capacity figures including 660 hogs per hour 600 cattle per day and 265 sheep per day while commenting on underutilized sheep slaughter due to breeding demand and wool prices. Morrells operates three plants, with Ottumwa the oldest established in 1877 comparing to Sioux Falls and Topeka plants.
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Bacon
Morrell
Ottumwa
Sioux Falls
Topeka
U. S
Kensingtons Host Dessert Rook Party With Prizes
The Kensington club and their husbands hosted a dessert rook party Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs John Card as hosts. Five tables played rook with prizes to Mrs Ora Turner Mrs Robert Sloan Dess White and Gus Luse. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Sloan and Miss Azalee Kimbrel.
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Kensington Club
John Card
Ora Turner
Robert Sloan
Dess White
Gus Luse
Azalee Kimbrel
Methodist women host meeting with memorial gift
The Methodist W S C S met at Mrs. Don Wolf's home with 18 present. Chet Broshar led devotion and Cecil Schrodt guided the program. They donated to a memorial for Mrs. W. B. Hayes of Centerville and granted honorary life membership to Mrs. Brashears. Plans were made for the F F A banquet on April 3. The committee served ice cream cake roll candy Easter eggs and coffee.
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The
Methodist Church
Don Wolf
Chet Broshar
Cecil Schrodt
W. B. Hayes
Centerville
Ottumwa
T. B. Cameron
Busy Bee Club Spends Day With Mes Members
The Busy Bee club visited Centerville on Wednesday March 2 to spend the day with Mrs. Ben Mem, a member who moved there last fall. All but two members attended including Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McFatridge, Mrs. Verte Hoffman and Kenny, Mrs. Berle McCombs and Colleen, Mrs. Stella Argo, Mrs. Clara Brown, Mrs. Gertrude Shehan, Mrs. Beryle Brown, Mrs. Allie Moffatt, with Mrs. Jose Lemaster, Mrs. Phyllis Bro Shar and Mrs. Louie Swan joining later. Mrs. Floy Caylor served a dinner. A delicious meal was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Caterville
Ben Mem
Centerville
Hugh McFatridge
Verte Hoffman
Kenny
Berle McCombs
Colleen
Stella Argo
Clara Brown
Gertrude Shehan
Beryle Brown
Allie Moffatt
Jose Lemaster
Phyllis Broshar
Louie Swan
Floy Caylor
Thank you for the cards and remembrances
A personal note expressing gratitude for the many cards and other remembrances received while in the hospital and for the birthday wishes.
Charles Turner Keeps Contact With School via Communications System
Charles Turner, an eighth grader affected by infantile paralysis, underwent leg surgery in Minneapolis to straighten a severely curved leg. A state education system installed inter-communications between his room and the classroom, allowing him to hear lessons and respond. He remains in bed with a heavy cast but stays connected to school activities, while his classmates keep him updated and engaged. Wayne Glick and Miss Wilma Marple wed Jan 14 in Newton Junction, New Hampshire, with Wayne’s Ottumwa roots noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence . Sheldon
Rei de
Lloyd Wolf
Charles ‘Turner
Charles
Mr. Sheldor
Charles Turner
Minneapolis
Sheldon
Charlies
Card
State Education Association
Moravia
State Department
Turners
Don Wolf
Moulton
Betty Van Dorin Honored At Surprise Party
Mrs Arthur Van Dorin entertained Monday evening at her home with Betty Van Dorin turning 13. Schoolmates Diana Burton Yvonne Gardner Frances Easter Donna McKiderry Coral Lee Day Linda Coulson Jessie Joline Van Dorin attended. Gifts came from Lyonne Card Mrs Roy Matherly Mrs Vera McMahon and Mrs Maxine Butler.
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Arthur van Dorin
Betty
Diana Burton
Yvonne Gardner
Frances Easter
Donna McKiderry
Coral Lee Day
Linda Coulson
Jessie
Jolene van Dorin
Lyonne Card
Roy Matherly
Vera McMahon
Maxine Butler
Card of Thanks from Mrs Jessie Gillaspie
Card thanks friends for cards letters and good wishes received while in the hospital. Expresses appreciation for support and kindness from many friends.
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Jessie Gillaspie
Mrs Jessie Gillaspie In Hospital At Denver
Mrs Jessie Gillaspie daughter of Alf Hiatt formerly of Moravia underwent a major operation at Rose Memorial hospital in Denver Colorado. Her condition is somewhat better and she will be moved to the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Gillaspie at Henderson Colorado when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Gillaspie
Alf Hiatt
Moravia
Rose Memorial Hospital
Denver
Colorado
Harold Gillaspie
Henderson
Patsy Blumer Hostess To Missionary Grove
The Methodist children's missionary group met March 21 with Patsy Blumer hosting and 19 members present. Mrs. Cecil Coulson led in the discussion Community Center and continued the study The Thirsty Village. Mrs. Clell Blumer read Mrs. Hornile Helps Out. Yvonne Gardner and LaVonne Card led the games. Refreshments of cupcakes, coolade and Easter candies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Children’s Missionary Group
Patsy Blumer
Cecil Coulson
Clell Blumer
Hornile
Yvonne Gardner
LaVonne Card
Gratitude for Comfort After Illness From G Gollaher
Thank you to all who offered sympathy and help during my recent illness. I am deeply grateful for the flowers, cards and other kindnesses extended. G, L, Gollaher.
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G, L, Gollaher
Death of Andrew Caperonius at daughter Moravia home
Andrew Caperonius, 72, died at 3 20 p m Sunday at his daughter Mrs Charles Keyes home in Moravia after two weeks critical illness. He had stayed with Rev and Mrs Keyes for six weeks. He is survived by his wife and four children. Body moved from Turner Funeral home to Brosh funeral chapel in Cedar Rapids Sunday night.
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Andrew Caperonius
Charles Keyes
Moravia
Keyes
Turner Funeral Home
Brosh Funeral
Cedar Rapids
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Leo Wilson pastors Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10:50 a.m. Worship at 6:30 p.m. Young people meet at 7:30 p.m. Congregational meeting for reports and officer elections set for Tuesday evening April 3 at the church.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Leo Wilson
Warold Maron
Young Peoples
Nazarene Church Service Schedule and Officers
The Church of the Nazarene announces morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Superintendent Mrs. Alice Woodward leads. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. Pastor Rev. O. Keyes presides.
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Church of the Nazarene
O. Keyes
Alice Woodward
Moravia Church Of Christ Service And Study Schedule
The Moravia Church of Christ led by Minister Billy Schaffner holds Bible school at 10 00 a m with Schaffner as superintendent Communion of the body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ at 11 60 8 a m and a sermon thereaf ter Evening Bible Study at 7 30 p m and a mid week preaching service at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Come let us worship God together.
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Church of Christ Moravia
Billy Schaffner
Lord Jesus ‘Christ
God Toogether
Making God Real at Iconium Methodist
A local church invites families to explore making God real in daily life. Nerman leads a sermon on Making God Real, with Sunday school at 10:00 A.M. and worship at 11:00 A.M. Church family night Friday March 30 features dinner at 6:30 and a program. New families invited. bring dish.
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Iconium Methodist
Nerman
W. F. M. Society Meets at Nazarene Church
The Native Workers program at the Church of the Nazarene last Wednesday evening featured readings on Native Workers by Mrs. William Woodward and Mrs. Ivan Moffatt, with talks on Syria Lebanon and Africa. Mrs. O G Woodward led prayers and hymns while Rev. Mr. Keyes offered benediction and the service included offerings from alabaster boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. F. M. Society
O.G. Woodward
Forrest Main
William Woodward
Sui Chuing
Ivan Moffatt
Charles Keyes
Syria
Lebanon
Keith Gladfelder
Woodward
Africa
Main
Mr. Keyes
E. T. C. Club Meets With Mrs Pennington
The E. T. C. club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Roscoe Pennington home with 13 present. Mrs Curtis Burton led the entertainment and the mystery box was won by Mrs Paul Spencer. Refreshments included date cake with whipped cream mints and coffee.
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E. T. C. Club
Roscoe Pennington
Curtis Burton
Paul Spencer
Antiquity Lodge Meeting Notice With Guests
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF and AM at 8 00 pm Monday April 2. Brother Cecil Meyers secretary of committee on Masonic Education and past Junior Grand Warden will attend and participate. Members and visiting brothers urged to attend. Don Wolf WM CC Coulson Sec.
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Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Cecil Meyers
Don Wolf
Seniors Select Comedy to Be Given April 20
The high school senior class presents Am In the Army Now a timely comedy of family life not a war play. Cast includes Pa Robertson Harold Lach and Granny Robertson Mildred Thompson with Toby Robertson played by Bobby Carter.
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Pa Robertson
Harold Lach
Granny Robertson
Mildred Thompson
Letty Ashbrooke
Phyllis Underwood
Deanne Roberts
Verna Harper
Ma Robertson
Pat Kaster
Toby Robertson
Bob Carter
Bronson Roberts
Larry Tadlock
Dale Morrison
Joan Callen
Corinna Duffin
Margaret Steffen Prentiss
Roper
Richard Potts
Audrey Nayland
Jean Long
Essie Knapp
DaVonna Vance
Ramon Valdez
Rex Foster
Granny
Toby
Bobby Carter
Sew and So Club Egg Roast Draws Attendees
The Sew and So club hosted its annual egg roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson on Thursday evening March 22. Thirty two attended as nine dozen eggs plus hot rolls butter spreads relishes and coffee were enjoyed. Rook was played at seven tables with prizes awarded to Ralph Turner and James Wilson for eating meat. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson and Miss Annabelle Walter.
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Frank Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Ralph Turner
James Wilson
Ees
Annabelle Walter
Sunday Dinner Honors Pvt Robert L Argo
Private Robert L Argo son of Mr and Mrs Ned Argo of Ottumwa was named outstanding trainee of Company D 44th Armored Infantry Battalion Sixth Armored Division after 14 weeks at Ft Leonard Wood Brig Gen F B Butler presented a certificate. Argo 22, Ottumwa High School graduate of 1947. A dinner in his honor at the Beryl Brown home followed graduation with Ottumwa friends and relatives attending.
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Robert L. Argo
Ned Argo
Albia Road
Ottumwa
44Th Armored Infantry Battalion
Sixth Armored Division
Ft. Leonard Wood
F. B. Butler
Pvt, Argo
Argo
Ottumwa High School
Beryl Brown
Pvt
Keith
Laura Jo
Paul Carruthers
L. G. Beaty
LeRoy Brown
Shery
Merle Dicks
Earl Swift
Carolyn
Clair Long
Laura Dicks
Kenneth Brown
Patty Mes Namar
Masons to Hear Leader on Education at Moravia Lodge
Secretary of Committee on Masonic Education Mr. Cecil Meyers will address the Moravia Masonic lodge next Monday evening. He will discuss his work and the technicalities of the order. Visiting delegations from neighboring lodges are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Meyers
Moravia
Masonic Lodge
Coulson PTA Hosts Storm Night Meeting and Easter Hunt
Coulson school held a PTA meeting Friday evening March 23 with low turnout due to weather. Sylvia Burns presided as entertainment ran by Doris Koblenz and Nancy. An Easter egg hunt entertained children and refreshments were served by Burns and Ota Mericle.
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Coulson School
Sylvia Burns
Doris Koblenz
Nancy
Ota Mericle
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Ostergren Sp
A Taylor Es Taylor
Gus Hiatt
Loly Jean
Joyce Hiatt
U.S. Hiatts
Qs Stork
Junior High
Rook
Methodist W
Mes
Ben Duem
Wayne Glick
Wilma Marple
South Kingston
N. H
Wayne
Troy Glick
Harry Glick
Marine Corps
Newton Junction
Glick
Route 7
Betty van Dorin
Missionary Grove
Mrs. Keyes
Nazarene Church
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