Town Election Quiet Affair
A small town election drew 33 voters to the community building on Monday to reelect incumbents. Scattered write ins appeared for Newt Long Carl Black Marsh Drake Harold Burton Howard Evans Marvin Gardner Max McDonough Larry Brooks and Ray Charity. Re-elected were Mayor P.K. Horner and Councilmen Don Be Wolf Paul Spencer O O Raster Art Fox Ivan Walter, and Treasurer C. C. Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Long
Carl Black
Marsh Drake
Harold Burton
Howard Evans
Marvin Gardner
Max McDonough
Larry Brooks
Ray Charity
Senior Class Play Set For April 14
The Senior class plans its Friday April 14 performance presenting Set A Thief. Cast includes Tony Kesnick Bruce Rabuck Cris Perkins Steve Pasovich Bill Harris Lillian Rick Pete Dicks Fletcher Austin Granny Kent Noah Armstrong Dean Tomlin.
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Tony Kesnick
Bruce Rabuck
Cris Perkins
Steve Pasovich
Bill Harris
Lillian
Rick
Pete Dicks Fletcher
Austin
Granny Kent
Noah Armatrong
Dean Tomlin
Enid Marie Long Weds Jack Hiatt Saturday
Enid Marie Long daughter of Mrs Elaie Long of Centerville married Jack Hiatt son of R C Hiatt and Mrs Robert Harter at First Methodist church on Saturday at 6 p m The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Frederick J Ackerman The matron of honor Mrs bride Max Hiatt of Centerville brother of the groom was best man The bride wore a navy blue crepe suit with navy and white accessories her corsage white carnations The matron of honor wore light blue wool jersey dress with black accessories her corsage pink carnations The bride is a Moravia High School graduate and has been a bookkeeper in the Montgomery Ward credit office in Centerville The groom is a Centerville graduate who served three years in the navy during World War I They will both work in Wichita Kansas
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Misa Enid Marie Long
Elaie Long
Centerville
Jack Hiatt
R. C. Hiatt
Robert Harter
First Methodist Church
Frederick J. Ackerman
Max ‘Hiatt
Moravia
Credit Department of
Montgomery Ward
Navy
Wichita
Kans
Chambers' Grandson Injured in Highway Collision
Jimmy Ballew of Moulton suffered facial and head cuts after a Sunday evening crash on Highway 60. J. F. Chambers reported 75 stitches to close the wounds after the boy was thrown into the windshield when the leading car backed from the road as lights failed.
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Jimmy Ballew
R. E. Batlew
Moulton
J. F. Chambers
Flower Garden Care Early March Advice
Iowa State College horticulturist Charles Sherwood urges gardeners to prep glads, dahlias, chrysanthemums and other blooms in March. Sort gladiola bulbs and dahlia tubers by size for April planting, discard decayed material, dust bulbs with preservative, and avoid high storage temperatures to ensure summer and fall vigor.
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Charles Sherwood
Iowa State College
Sherwood
Mrs Ward Hosts Progressive Club Meeting Card
The Progressive club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. N. R. Ward. Prizes in bridge were won by Mrs. Rowena McFatridge and Mrs. John Ward. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burmeister visited Mrs. Halep on Sunday afternoon.
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Progressive Club
N. R. Ward
Rowena McFatridge
John Ward
de Nerous
Harry Burmeister
Gravity
J. W. Halep
Holy Week Services Week Schedule Published by Local Churches
The churches announce a Holy Week series with 7 30 p m starts led by Rev Rabick Schaffner Rev Hahn and Miss McConnell at Christian Nazarene Methodist Evangelical United Brethren. Topics include I Thirst It Is Finished Father Forgive Them and Remember Thou Me. Communion will be available 6 30 to 7 15 p m Friday. Easter sunrise at 6 45 a m at Evangelical United Brethren with John T Card speaker. Open to all.
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Rel Christian Church
Rabick
Nazarene Church
Schaffner
Methodist Church
Hahn
Evangelical United Brethren
Miss McConnell
Evangelical United Brethren Church
John T. Card
Tings Continues at Nazarene Church
Rev. C. M. Belton of Ottumwa continues his dynamic messages each evening this week at the Church of the Nazarene. You will not want to miss these unusual, preteetal messages. Come and enjoy the evening with us.
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C. M. Belton
Ottumwa
Church of the Nazarene
Booster Club Meeting Postponed One Week
The regular April booster club meeting has been moved to a one week later date to allow attendees to participate in Holy Week services at local churches.
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Booster Club
Easter Cantata Sun Rise Over Calvary at Moravia
Moravia Community choir presents the Easter cantata Sunrise Over Calvary on Easter Sunday evening April 9 at the Methodist church. Public urged to attend this final Holy Week musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Calvary
Methodist Church
ELC Club Meeting With Mrs Lee Hiatt
The E.T.C. club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Lee Hiatt. Roll call responses included Irish jokes. Mrs. John Johnson led entertainment. Mrs. John Horstman won the mystery box. Angel food cake with whipped cream candy nuts and coffee were served to finish the gathering.
Luses Entertain Double-Eight Club for a Party
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luses entertained the Double-Eight club at a Thursday evening party. Pitch was played and prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rose Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coulson Don Pettibone Mrs. Kenneth Condra and Mrs. Carl Black. Mr. and Mrs. Rose were guests.
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T. J. Luses
Lloyd Rose
C. C. Coulson
Don Pettibone
Kenneth Condra
Carl Black
Urbana 4-H Club Hosts Meeting at Vance Home
Urbana 4-H girls club met at DaVonna, Geraldine, Nancy, and Betty Vance home. Members answering roll included Doris Jean Fisher, Mary Jo Faber, Deenalea Robinson, Wanda McCallister, Marilyn McCallister, and Marjorie Sandifer, with leaders Mrs C R Sandifer and Mrs Dick Sandifer present. Geraldine Vance reported on planned Iowa state 4-H camp. a $5 donation was approved. Talks covered canning fruits and healthy meals, plus vege t able use. Marjorie Sandifer and Betty Vance demonstrated attractive table settings as DaVonna Vance led a pledge.
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Urbana Doors
DaVonna
Geraldine
Nancy
Betty Vance
Doris Jean Fisher
Mary Jo Faber
Deenalea Robinson
Wanda McCalister
Marilyn McCalister
Marjorie Sandifer
C. R. Sandifer
Dick Sandifer
Geraldine Vance
4-Here
Iowa
Nancy Vance
da Vonna Vance
Happy Helpers 4-H Club Meet with Martha Potts
The Monroe county Happy Helpers 4-H club held its regular meeting on Monday evening March 27 with Martha Potts presiding. Martha Potts demonstrated hamburgers while Martha McCord spoke on bruit. Members present included Lois Albertson, Betty and Marilyn Lendgrebe, Kay Overturf, Martha Potts, and leader Dorothy Potts. next meeting with Lois Albertson.
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Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Monroe County
Martha Potts
Martha McCord
Martha
Lois Alberteon
Betty
Marilyn Lendgrebe
Kay Overturf
Dorothy Potts
Lois Albertson
Local social rounds headline Newton Albia Ottumwa and Centerville
Local residents hosted and visited family and friends over the weekend across Newton Albia Batavia Centerville Ottumwa and Des Moines. Guests included the Spencers Pence Day Abernathy Sutton and McDanel families with many extended visits and moves noted.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Service Schedule
Moravia Iowa listed Wesley Methodist Church service times with Waunella McConnell as minister Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon 8:00 p.m. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Church attendance details include 10:30 a.m. church school and 9145 p.m. not specified in context.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Waunella McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church
Palm Sunday Services At Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites worshipers to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday worship follows at 10:50 a.m. Youth fellowship is at 7:30 p.m. Preaching includes the Bible verse repent. A pre Easter service planning meeting is announced for the week as part of inviting attendance.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Harold Mason
Moravia Church of Christ announces March services
Moravia Church of Christ schedules Bible school at 10:00 a.m. with Eugene McCrory as superintendent and 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper and sermon by Billy Schaffner on The Triumphal Entry. Evening Bible study at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday singing and preaching at 7:30 p.m. Clarence Schaffner leads. Free transport offered. birthday cooperative supper planned for March 31 at 6:30 p.m. call 141.
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Bible School
Eugene McCrory
Billy Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Church of the Nazarene Morning Services Notes
Church of the Nazarene schedule lists 10 00 a m Sunday school led by Mrs J A Hahn and 11 00 a m worship service conducted by Pastor BR A Hahn. Page fragment shows early morning activities with no further details available.
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Church of the Nazarene
BR. A. Hahn
J. A. Hahn
Palm Sunday at Fairview Migpeis Church
Sunday school begins at 9 00 a m with lively Bible study as members eagerly engage in the lesson Public worship follows at 10 45 a m with a sermon titled The King Comes Today Palm Sunday observance urged Members may join by confession of faith or by letter transfer and welcome new members
Methodist Choir Helps In Palm Sunday Service
A Sunday event noted a group of young people joining the choir during music. Information urges readers to watch for future announcements. Sunday school for everyone 10:00 a.m. Public worship for everyone 11:06 a.m. Sermon: A Day When Jesus Had His Way. Palm Sunday celebration encouraged.
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Jesus
Miller Baptist Rev Finds Moravia Unionville Road Church
Miller Baptist Revwm Uleeton raster 2 00 p m Sunday school 8 00 p m Worship service Church located Moravia Unionville road Everyone welcomed to come and worship with us.
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Uleeton
Moravia- Unionville Road
Hunting Fishing Licenses Expire March 31
New hunting and fishing licenses plus 1960 leaflets will be mailed March 20 to over 1600 agents authorized to sell licenses. Licenses go on sale April 1 at county recorders offices and via conservation officers, sporting goods stores, boat liveries, banks, and similar outlets. Resident licenses cost 1.50, combination licenses 2.50, funds support the State Conservation Commission fish and game division.
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Fish and Game Division
State Conservation Commission
Moravia Proclaims Cancer Control Month in 1950 Crusade
Mayor Presley Horner of Moravia proclaims April Cancer Control Month to battle cancer which killed nearly 4,000 Towans last year. He urges citizens to learn essential facts and support the Iowa division of the American Cancer Society in the 1950 Crusade, sealed March 28, 1950.
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Moravia
Presley Horner
P. K. Horner
Rebekah Lodge Plans Benefit Card Party
Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting at the I C O F hall Monday evening with Mrs. Gerald Morgan leading business. Committees for an April 8 benefit card party were named for games and prizes, refreshments, and program notes on Schuler Colfax. Eighteen members attended.
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Gerald Morgan
Moravia
Schuler Colfax
Homer Utterback
Carrie Tisnes
Leonard Palmer
Taylor-Toilers Meet at Carter Home Tuesday
Taylor Toilers 4 H club met at Robert Carter home March 28 at 7 30 p m with Robert Hiatt presiding Ann Pettibone gave secretary treasurer reports roll call answered by Some April Fools Joke Jimmie Pettibone spoke on How To Make A Kite the club voted five dollars to the statewide camping center new member Jerry Anderson from Miller community welcomed Game and bingo followed with refreshments Betty Harsh reporter Next meeting April 26 at Ivan Harsh home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Toilers 4-H Club
Robert Carter
Robert Hiatt
Ann Pettibone
Jimmie Pettibone
Billy Harsh
Sandra Hiatt
Ivan Harsh
Jerr*y Anderson
Miller
Betty Harsh
Taylor-Ettes 4-H Meet at Karleen Fisher Home
Taylor-Ettes 4-H club met for their March meeting at Karleen Fisher's home. Roll call, What I have learned this far, and talk on clothing care were noted. Unit construction and stain removal were discussed, with a treasury report and minutes read. A quiz on topics was given. Members present included Twyla Foster Ann Pettibone Betty Harsh Sandra Hiatt Charlene Burg and leaders Gladys Harsh and Sylvia Burns. Games followed with ice cream cake and coffee. Next meeting set for April 19 with Sandra Hiatt.
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Taylor-ettes 4-H
Karleen Fischer
Betty Harsh
Sandra Hiatt
Twyla Foster
Ann Pettibone
Charlene Burn
Hartmans Buy Jarvis Property in Jerome Sale
The four room Jarvis home in the northwest part of town was sold Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hartman of Jerome who will move here to take possession as soon as possible.
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Charles
Nina Jarvis
Town
Leslie Hartman
Jerome
Mock Wedding Shower Celebrates Joellen Cutkamp
A Des Moines area wedding shower for Joellen Cutkamp featured a mock wedding reenactment in Peru Iowa with Rowena McFatridge as bride and Marilyn Hiatt as her groom. The party with over 60 guests included a playful ceremony, cake, cards, games, and a large display of gifts.
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Joellen Cutkamp
Local Girls Share All Star Duty In Ottumwa
Members of the high school girls basketball team joined an all star selection in Ottumwa on Wednesday evening March 22 to play with the Iowa Success girls. Lillian Rick scored seven points in two quarters as Iowa Success defeated the All Stars 45 to 42. Patty Kaster and Tillian Rick were chosen for the state girls basketball honor roll.
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Ottumwa
Iowa Success
Lillian Rick
Iowa
Lillian
Patty Kaster
Tillian Rick
Shanghai Club Cooperative Dinner With Hazel Rinehart
The Shanghai club enjoyed a cooperative dinner on March 22 with Hazel Rinehart. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scott, Glen Overturf family, Anna Landgrebd, Bill and Judy, the Taylor and Lundy families, and many others.
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Shanghai Club
Hazel Rinehart
Clarence Scott
Richard
Amy
Floyd Hiner
Clinton Albertson
Darlene
Chloe Loch
Iole Christy
Don Hellyer
Frank
Lew Rinehard
Bert Rinehart
Gerald. A. Us
Guy ArgOS Hosts to Bachelors Club Saturday
The Bachelors club met Saturday evening at the Guy Argo home south of Moravia. Rook was played with high prize going to Mrs. George Hellyer and Roy Argo. Jack McDonough took the traveling prize. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Burdell Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonough, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Argo, Mr. and Mrs. George Hellyer, and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Day.
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Bachelors Club
Guy Argo
Moravia
Rook
George Hellyer
Roy Argo
Jack McDonough
Burdell Roberts
Ralph Davis
Mra
Roscoe Day
Birth and death notice for Emma Jane Nash in 1865 1950 era
Emma Jane Nash daughter of Francis and Martha Luse Kincade was born August 7 1865 and died March 21 1950 at her daughter’s home at age 84 years seven months and 14 days. She joined the Christian church at seventeen and served her faith. In 1882 she married Cornealius Nash and their children were Della Charles Elbert and Isa. She was preceded in death by husband Charles Elbert a granddaughter Arletta Nash and a great grandson Larry Nash. She leaves two daughters Della Jennison Cedar Rapids Isa Perry Albia a son-in-law Edna Nash Centerville six grandchildren James Donald Nash Dale Raymond Elbert Perry Florenne Hellyer six great grandchildren five brothers A W Kincade Milo Johnie Jake Ira Foater one sister Ids Van Dorin.
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Emma Jane Nash
Francis
Martha
Luse Kincade
Christian Church
Cornealius
Nash
Della Charles Elbert
Isa
Charles Elbert
Arletta
Larry Nash
Della Jennison
Cedar Rapida
Isa Perry
Albia
Edna Nash
Centerville
James
Donald Nash
Dale
Raymond
Elbert Perry
Florenne Hellyer
A. W, Kincade
Milo
Johnie
Jake
Ira Foater
Ids van Dorin
Mother's Love as a Quiet Island Haven
Poem celebrating a mother's love as an island of peace in life's ocean. It describes shelter from wind, rain, and ice, bounded by Hope Patience Tender Counsel Rest with faith truth and prayer as a beacon guiding through changing scenes. Unknown author.
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Tia
Card of Thanks from Perry and Jennison families
The message thanks everyone for acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during a recent bereavement. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Perry and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Jennison.
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Leonard Perry
D. H. Jennison
Trenton Wilsons Host Sew and 80 Club Evening
Mr and Mrs Trenton Wilson entertained the Sew and So club Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Harold Mason assisting. Rook was played at five tables with Frank Wilson and Aileen Turner winning most games. Mrs Ralph Turner and son Paul received consolation prizes and Ray McCloud won the traveling prize. Sandwiches pie and coffee were served by the committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Wilson
Harold Mason
Rook
Frank Wilson
Aileen Turner
Ralph Turner
Paul
Ray McCloud
Flight Of The ay Stork Mr and Mrs Darrell Caster announce birth
Mr and Mrs Darrell Caster are the parents of a son born Saturday March 85 at Smith hospital in Alble. He is named John William. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E G Caster.
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Darrell Caster
Smith Hospital
Alble
John William
E.G. Caster
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Mrs. Ward
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CLUB
Lee Hiatt
Urbana
Happy Helpers
Arnold Burnett
Aon
Ronnie
Junior Spencer
Newton
J. D. Pence
Paul Spencer
John Spencer
J. P. Day
Howard Abernathy
Batavia
Alfred Sutton
Bobby
Waterloo
Carrie Tisue
Archie Martin
Mike
Lawrence Roland
Vesta Oehler
Bill Laws
Laws
Wilbert Johnson
Sharon
Connie
Dess White
Davenport
N. E. McDanel
Ira Boyer
Rockford, Il
Leslie
Mr. Knudson
Charles Broshar
Carpenter Work
Jennie Pollard
June Adams
Charles Harvey
Verne Miller
Wm. Gardner
Gardner
Henry Prow
Terry
Ronald Lockman
Bill Broshar
Merton Rose
Don Seara
Bill Moore
Iowa City
George Tracy
Richard Smith
Simpson College
Howard Smith
Jeannie
Moy
Carrelles
Church of Christ
Fairview Migpeis
Tconium Methodist
Miller Baptist
Leo Caster
Clarence Caster
LeLanne
Clifford Caster
Rebekah
Taylor-Toilers
Carter
Taylor-Ettes
Karleen Fisher
Leslie Hartmans
Jarvis Property
Masons
C. L. Hartinger
Mason
Masonic Lodge
Peru
Arnold Cuthamp
Des Moines
Joellen Broshar
Garnet McDonough
Marilyn Hiatt
Spiegel
Eva Firkins
McDonough
Helen Tadlock
Helen
Ethel Blackman
Ina
Master Blackman
Bertha Coulson
A. 0. Main
Chester Broshar
Theo Miller
Mia
Don Wolf
Janet Broshar
Dwight Kincade
Lester Smith
John Laws
L. M. Williams
Harold Hudgens
John Whicker
James Herron
Dick Johnson
W. C. Bivin
Russel Brown
Chet Broshar
Claud Hawk
John Veach
Toe Martin
Bert Turner
A.turner
Basil Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
John Johnson
Fanchen Winsler
Paul Bro
George Firkina
Karl Tuttle
Richard Dunham
Roe Rhee
Unionville
Eleanor Miller
Phyllis Laws
Virginia Carter
Georgiana Winslet
Deona McDonough
Allstar Team
Guy Argos
Trenton Wilsons
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