Orrin LaVerne Davis Receives Promotion
Moravia high school graduate Orrin LaVerne Davis son of Mr and Mrs G Davis of Moravia was appointed auditor of the Phoenix post office He had served as assistant auditor since 1937 and was acting auditor while his predecessor served in the military Davis graduated from M H S in 1928 and Penn School of Commerce Penn College Oskaloosa Before Phoenix he was Secretary Treasurer of the Mariposa County Agricultural Conservation Association Phoenix postal receipts rose from 674327 to 1664900 as Phoenix population grew from 80000 to about 200000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Orrin LaVerne Davis
0. G. Davis
Phoenix, Arizona
Orrin LaVerne
Penn School of Commercce
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Phoenix Boat Office
Mariposa County
Still Three Chances To Get Water System
The Union reports Moravia faces insufficient good quality water for a modern system. Three options are proposed by Brown Engineering Co. A high quality out of town well, an out of town impounding reservoir, or in town low quality water with treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union
Moravia
Horner
Brown Engineering Co
Return from Rochester Observes Family Visit
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Davis returned Monday evening from Rochester Minnesota where they visited brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs Clyde Smith Irvin Smith Mrs Wm Giltner and Mrs Ralph McCoy joined the trip They also visited Mr and Mrs Clell Davis and Mr and Mrs Art Davis The Smiths plan to return to Moravia once Mr Since is released from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
C. R. Davis
Minn
Clyde Smith
Irvin Smith
Wm. Giltner
Ralph McCoy
Clell Davis
Art Davis
Smith
Moravia
O E S School Held at Moulton Hears Moravia Attendance
Several from Moravia attended the O E S school and inspection at Moulton last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Gerald Hunter of Blakesburg, district C E 8 instructor, was present. Those from Moravia included Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Harold Hudgens, Mr. and Mrs C C Coulson, Mr. and Mrs Howard Evans, Mrs. N R Ward, Margaret Ward, Mrs. Guy Argo and Mrs John Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
E. 8
Leonard Palmer
Harold Hudgens
C. C. Coulson
Howard Evans
N. R. Ward
Mergaret Ward
Guy Argo
John Johnson
Visit Relatives in Kansas City Hospital Visit Relatives
William Burns and local relatives accompanied by Dick Hutton visited Mrs Nellie Brown in a Kansas City hospital last week. Mrs Brown, en route from Oklahoma City to visit family members, fell and sustained a broken leg and fractured shoulder about three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burns
Dick Hutton
Des Moines
Russell Main
Centerville
Tone Scott
Darby
Kanses City
Burns
Nellie Brown
Brown
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kansas City
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Held With Cooperative Supper
Mrs Gerald Morgan Mrs J P Day Mrs Carl Black Mrs Leonard Palmer and Mrs Albert Witherby attended the American Legion Auxiliary county meeting and cooperative supper at Mystic Tuesday evening Day sang a song on the program presented after the supper hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Gerald Morgan
J. P. Day
Carl Black
Leonard Palmer
Albert Witherby
American Legion Auxiliary
Mystic
Day
Twentieth Century Club Meets For Homemaker Talk
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. T B uremen. Members heard reports on pews for homemakers and discussed Traveling Libraries. Four year old Dianne Burton sang sacred and popular songs with Mrs. Burton at the piano. Mrs F R daily spoke on Water Film Roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Meets
Twentieth Century Club
McKayvia Cancer Drive Totals $115.82
Mrs Margery Tracy chairing the drive in Mursvia reports a total of 115.82 was received. Volunteer workers aided the solicitation effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckayvia
Margery Tracy
Mursvia
Centerville Ladies Attend Church District Meeting
Mrs BR and four other women attended the Centerville district group meeting at the Methodist church in Centerville. It was an all day event with a noon meal. An address was given in the afternoon by Kathryn Kezhue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OR. Pennington
Ethel Garducs
J. W. Halden
Stella Carter
Centerville
Methodist Church
Kathryn Kezhue
Moravia Musicians Win Two Firsts in State Contest
Moravia brass sextet earned two firsts at the state music contest held Friday and Saturday in Washington. George Tracy won division one piano solo for another first. They qualify for the national contest in St Joseph Missouri on May 19. Music director Mrs Ray Forbes plans eligibility travel with booster club support. Division two ratings went to the brass quartet band woodwind quintet and baritone soloist Jack Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moravia Brass
George Tracy
St. Joseph
Ray Forbes
Moravia
Ivision
Jack Broshar
Moravia School Named Fully Approved for Credits
Irving J. Hickman Moravia Public Schools superintendent announces that the Moravia school system is fully approved for credits and tuition purposes by the North Central Association of the State Department of Public Instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving J. Hickman
Moravia
Carl Lahue Improving in Veterans' Hospital
Moravia's Marshal and night watchman Carl Lahue, a patient at the Veterans' Hospital in Des Moines, is improving and expects to be home in about two weeks. He was hospitalized after a perforated ulcer was found, initially thought to be appendicitis, and he spent two days in an oxygen tent. He plans to return to work as night watchman once released, with Louis Schaffner serving during his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Carl Lahue
Veterans’ Hospital
Des Moines
Louis Schaffner
Carl
Missionary Convention Reports From Des Moines Visit
Mrs. E G Hawk and Mrs Earl Rabuck shared accounts of the Branch Miller Memorial missionary convention at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Des Moines held last week. Mrs Zell Callen to report on her trip at the W B S S Meeting in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hawk
Earl Rabuck
Des Moines
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Zell Callen
W. S
Surprise William Woodward Birthday Visit
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward with children and Mrs C G Woodward surprised their son and brother William Woodward at his home last Wednesday evening in a birthday celebration attended by extended family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Frank Woodward
C. G. Woodward
William Woodward
Harry Pabst
Abegglen Donates Library and School Volumes
J R Abegglen presents eighty nine books from his Albia private library to Moravia Public Library on Saturday and similar number to Moravia Public School as he prepares to move to Eka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Abegglen
Albia
Moravia
Abegglen
Eka
Robbery at Albia Doctor's Home Details Unknown
A prowler entered Dr. D K Orelup's Albia home on South Second Street early Monday and took a handbag belonging to Mrs Orelup. Loss totaled about $30 in cash, glasses, a driver's license, and a fountain pen. The thief worked only on the first floor while the couple slept. Sheriff John W Goodwin is investigating.
Moravia Nazarene Pastor Plans Friday Service
Des Moines church official Rev Remiss Rehfeldt district superintendent will conduct special services at Moravia Church Friday evening inviting local parishioners and neighbors to attend the event and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Remiss Rehfeldt
Des Moines
Church of the Nazarene
Moravia Stores Open Wednesday Evenings Begin May 7
Moravia merchants announce evening hours starting Wednesday May 7. An annual meeting to organize plans for the Fall Festival will be held Friday May 9 at 8:00 PM at the community building. P. K. Horner, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOTIC
Moravia
P. K. Horner
Good Agriculture Makes a Better Community by M H Elson
An agricultural note discusses sheep dipping to control ticks, weighing costs against benefits as lamb prices rise. It outlines the FFA aided plan for dipping rig helpers, pricing per head, and the advantage of moving lambs to market early to reduce parasite risks and maximize prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Elson
FFA
Mother's Day Services at Nazarene Church
Special Mother's Day services will be held at the Church of the Nazarene on Sunday May 11 during the Sunday school hour. The oldest and youngest mother and the mother with the most children present will be recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Son visits father in Joplin hospital
Henry Surber returned last Wednesday from Joplin Missouri where he visited his father W A Surber of Southwest City in a hospital for a broken leg. The 84 year old was injured while helping prepare for a farm sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Henry Surber
W. A. Surber
Southwest City
Regular church night at Metho dist church on May 7
Wednesday evening May 7 is set for regular church night at the Methodist church. A cooperative supper will be served at 7 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Church Schedule With Names In Local Notice
Cavr cars Church of the Nazarene and Church of Christ announce weekly services led by Pastor W E Burd and Horace Schaffner. Sunday School 10 00 a m and 10 50 a m, Morning Worship 11 00 a m, Evening Worship 7 30 p m, Prayer and Bible Study Thursday. Clarence Schaffner and Horace Schaffner share pulpit duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
Church of Christ
Horace Schaffner
Horace
Clarence Schaffner
Grace Methodist Church Moraine Sermons and May 7 Event
Grace Methodist Church Moraine Iowa invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00 led by Rev J C Davis with counseling by Mrs Karl Tuttle. A church supper and program is planned for Wednesday May 7 in the church basement. Special May 6 meeting at Wesley Methodist Ottumwa 2 to 9 pm with national and church officials attending. Wesley Chapel services listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moraine
Iowa
J. C. Davis
Rowena McFatridge
Karl Tuttle
Jian
Davia
Wesley Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Oravia Church
Harles Turner
Nashville
Nea Dr
Strohl
Wesley Chapel
Evangelical United Brethren Church Time Change Notice
Pastor Earl Rabuck and Superintendent Donald Jones announce updated times for four evening services. Worship at 10 50 a m moves to new schedule with Youth Fellowship and Music and Preaching at 8 00 p m and Prayer Meeting at 8 00 p m on Wednesday. All invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Jones
Esther Bab Church Notices at Iconium Circuit
Pastor C R McPherson to speak at two services as part of Evangelistic meetings this week. Fairview Church School worship at 9:00 am. Hilton Church worship at 10:30 am with WSCS all day Thursday at Keith Clark home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Circuit
Esther Bab
Tconigrm Church
C. R. McPherson
Fairview Church
Hilton Church
Keith Clark
Geography Class Field Trip to Des Moines
The high school geography class visited Des Moines on April 25 with students Peggy Hopkins Theresa McGee Bill Adams David Thompson Gerald Hannam Gracie Hannam James Sawyer Florence Campbell Roy R Closter and John Wilson. Supt and Mrs I J Hickman accompanied, while Mrs Earl Tuttle stayed home due to her son Terry's illness. They toured the Capitol Building State Historical Museum met State Senator Barkley and then toured the Register and Tribune Building WHO Bankers Life Building Peon Dixie Cement Plant and Des Moines Municipal Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Peggy Hopkins
Theresa McGee
Bill Adams
David Thompson
Gerald Hannam
Gracie Hannam
James Sawyer
Florence Campbell
Roy R. Closter
John Wilson
I. J. Hickman
Earl Tuttle
Terry
Capitol
State Historical Museum
State Senate
Barkley
Register and Tribune
Bankers Life
Peon-Dixie Cement
Des Moines Municipal
Sheep Shearing School At Earl Boyer Farm
Seventy Appanoose County men and boys attended a two day sheep shearing school at Earl Boyer farm. Instructors Dewey Jontz Bob Blakely Dick MacWilliams and C McDoneld demonstrated the narrow header shear master and the Australian method. Equipment and methods drew strong interest as sixty five head of sheep were shorn during the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanouse County
Earl Boyer
Dewey Jontz
Iowa State Sheep Association
Bob Blakely
Iowa Sheep and Wool Grower's Association
Dick MacWilliams
Hopein Animal Husbandryman
C. McDoneld
Library Board Holds Meeting At Quiet Rest Home
Fragmented OCR text suggests a library board meeting to be held at a local library. References to a regular event and a venue, with unclear details, indicate a small community gathering about planning or maintenance. No clear names, dates, or organizations are decipherable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Mrs Hiatt Observes 102nd Birthday in Iowa
Mrs Martha V Hiatt oldest resident of Appanoose County celebrated her 102nd birthday on April 26 at her son Frank Hiatt's home near Moravia with a family dinner and open house at Mr and Mrs RB Hiatt in Centerville. Born in 1852 in North Carolina she moved to Iowa at age seven and has eleven children. six survive along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha V. Hiatt
Appanoose County
Frank
Moravia
RB. C. Hiatt
Centerville
Hiatt
Martha Vandelia Burton
Isaac Burton
North Carolina
Orin A. Hiatt
Ide Powell
Frank C. Hiatt
W. H. Callen
Clyde A. Hiatt
Vess H. Hiatt
Lute R. Hiatt
A. R. Butler
Gerald
Cora Ammons
Seymour
Glen Hiatt
Betty
Shenandoah
Clyde Hiatt
W. Et. Callen
Opal
Claude Callen
Dorothy
Gereen
Sue
Enid Long
Bette McCon
J. P. Day
Carol Lee
Craig
Jace
Martha Hiatt
R. R. Pennington
Orville Burton
J. F. Chambers
J. W. Proctor
Verden Hawk
D. L. Hiatt
Unionville
W. J. Campbell
Eli Hiatt
Gertie Boyer
Dorin Wailes
Elahvonne
Rolly Wright
Essie Kay
Anna Carlson
Henry McDonald
Harley Burton
J. F. White
Tom Hampton
Sophia Andrews
Mystic
Josie Stuckey
Udell
Margaret Burton
Merrill Hiatt
Es Moines
Rook Party at Ray Tubaugh Home
Mr and Mrs Ray Tubaugh hosted a rock club party Friday night with attendees including families from Belknap Unionville and Moravia. Oyster soup sandwiches cookies and coffee were served. Ray Tomlin won the high prize and Bernard Hayes the low prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tubaugh
Ray Tonidin
Belknap
Gerald Irelan
Richard Proctor
Unionville
Bernard Hayes
Burdette Ward
Dayne Taylor
Roy Tublugh
Russell Tuebaugh
YISYI RELATIVES IN DES MOINES SUNDAY
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and sons James John and Paul visited the Dallas Charity family in Des Moines Sunday. Others included Mr and Mrs Roy Fulkerson of Mystic DeLoss Charity and daughters Barbara and Bonna of Centerville Alice Lewis of Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs Freeman Weidman of Harlan Weidman accompanied the Wilsons home briefly and planned a trip to Blakesbury Tuesday to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
James
John and
Paul
Dallas Charity
Des Moines
Roy Fulkerson
Mystic
DeLoss Charity
Barbara
Bonna
Centerville
Alice Lewis
Ottumwa
Freeman Weidman
Harlan
Weidman
Wilsons
Bo Ims
Blakesbury
Moravia Boosters Plan Permanent Christmas Trees in Park
At a Match meeting of the Moravia Booster Club Bert Turner M H Elson and Howard Evang were appointed to organize a permanent Christmas tree display in Moravia. Last Thursday four Douglas fir trees were planted by members of Mr Elson’s fl a glass under supervision of the committee. One tree is at the west entrance near the north side and another at the northeast corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modavia
Bert Turner
M. H. Elson
Howard Evang
Moravia
Douglis Roilees
Mr. Elson
FL Fla Glass
Beny
Moravia Clean-Up Effort Reaches Twelve Truck Loads
Mayor P. K. Horner thanks Moravia residents for the successful clean-up drive. Twelve large truck loads of cans and rubbish were hauled away. The mayor commends council and residents for cooperation and urges keeping debris out of drain ditches to improve water flow and town appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Horner
Moravia
Horner
Booster Club To Hear Rev Wells In Moravia
The Rev. Cecil A. Wells, pastor of Albia Methodist Church, will speak to Moravia Booster Club Friday at 6:30 PM at the Moravia Methodist Church. He will describe what he saw in Woodward Oklahoma after the recent tornado. Arrangements are by Richard Veach Harold Burton and Ralph Pfannebecker with dinner served by Methodist ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil A. Wells
Albia Methodist Church
Moravia
George Brain Dies Near Unionville
George N Brain 79 died at 2 p m Tuesday at his Unionville area home after four months illness. Born February 25 1968 at Elmwood Ill he was the son of George and Ellen Brain and the last survivor of eight siblings. He moved to Unionville at age ten and spent his life nearby. He married December 20 1905 to Etta Bishop. Two children survive Bruce Jones and Willard Brain both Unionville. Floyd preceded him. Surviving also are wife three grandchildren five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 p m Thursday at Unionville Baptist Church with Rev L D Eaton officiating Burial Eaton Cemetery west of Unionville. DIES IN WYOMING Hershel Sells of Cheyenne Wyoming died Sunday Funeral held Wednesday Mrs Sells is former Ethel Long born here. Address Cheyenne WY Camp Stool Route Box 134.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Brain
Unionville
Elmwood, Sr
George
Ellen Brain
Etta Bishop
Bruce Jones
Willard Brain
Floyd
Baptist Church
L. D. Eaton
Hedrick
Eaton Cemetery
Wyoming
Hershel Sells
Cheyenne
Funeral services held for John Bower in Ames
H Schreiner Fred Hammond and P Horner attended funeral services for John Bower in Ames on Sunday. He was the brother-in-law of Mr Schreiner and uncle to Mr Horner Mrs Louella Coffins and Mrs R L Tarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schreiner
Fred Hammond J
P. K. Horner
Ames
John Bower
Schreiner
Bower
Horner
Louella Coffins
R. L. Tarr
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meeting Report
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met on Tuesday April 22 at the California school. Attendance was very low due to muddy roads so the business meeting was not held. Harold Holder showed slides on fertilizer effects and its prevention while members discussed current events and local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Robert Melmburg
Centerville National Bank
Harold Holder
Local visits and family calls across Iowa towns
Local residents and couples traveled between Kelley Ames Melrose Ottumwa and neighboring areas visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. The report lists Mr and Mrs U S Histt Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens Mr and Mrs M H Elson Mrs My Wyatt Mrs Matt Carmody John Melrose the H T Bublenz family Eveil Halden Harold Mason Richard Coulson Linda Merrill D E Bishop Hil Reeves Linda Reeves and several others with mentions of a St Joseph hospital and a second birthday note for Linda. More on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Histt
Harold Hudgens
Kelley
Iowa
Paul Hinte
M. H. Elson
Ames
Norman Wyatt
Matt Carmody
Sin John
Melrose
H. T. Bublenz
Eveil Halden
Harold Mason
Richard
Cecil Coulson
Linda
Merrill
T. J. Luser
D. EB. Bishop
Jae Hil
Robert [Reeves
Berthy Reeves
Ottumwa
Dunger
Kenneth Pree Blaine
Vanluiin
Prank Swain
Ugiti
Ottumwa Swain
St. Joseph Hospital
Miss Jones to Teach Home Management at VPI
Misa Ruth Jones Moravia Vocational Home making instructor has earned a Virginia Polytechnic fellowship. She will teach Home Management supervise a small group of girls each semester starting September. The program is at Virginia State College Blacksburg with a military school link, awarded through Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville. She will earn a Master Degree and qualify for college teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Polytechnic
Miss Jones
Virginia State College
Blacksburg
Alleghany Mountains
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Rural Eighth Graders Visit Moravia School
Thirty one rural eighth grade pupils from Monroe and Appanoose counties toured Moravia High School on April 24. No program was held, and attendees watched a softball game with Numa High School. The group included Connie Rushing, Athelda Rushing, Carlotan Mikels, and many teachers and students from rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Appanoose
Moravia
Moravia High School
Theschool
Numa High School
Connie Rushing
Athelda Rushing
Omega School
Carlotan Mikels
Dale Easter
Hilton
Doris Rouse
Deloris Conway
Tick Ridge
Florence Carmsdy
Sara McAlister
Faye Townsend
Franklin
Clara Townsend
Mary Louise Fisher
Brompton
Dweena Robinson
David Gililaspie
Tate
Inez Williams
Darlene Sheldon
Hayes
Jessie McAnineh
Legion Holds Open House in Moravia Post Benefit
Moravia American Legion Post held an open house Monday evening at the legion hall to raise funds for a party. About 30 attended, with several from Celterville. Pie and coffee were served.
District W.S.C.S. meeting attended at Centerville church
Mrs Stella Carter and three other members attended the district meeting of the W S C S Friday at the Methodist church in Centerville. The event gathered local participants from Centerville and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. U.S
Stella Carter
JW. Halden
R.R. Pennington
Willian Gardner
Methodist Church
Centerville
Unclear snippet with names and relations in Gerberyl Car scene
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals such as Blatuels Vetock and Beth Agnes, mentions Mrs Blonkitstuck as daughter of Mr lend Mas or George Firkins, with garbled phrasing and unknown event or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetock
Gerberyl
Agnes Ve
Blonkitstuck
Lend Mas
George Firkins
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Bill Harris
Jo Ellen Broshar
Onieta Whicker
Richard Smith
Richard Goughnour
WM. Woodward
R. Abegglen
Charles Davia
Ipstice
Parens Maeuver
Judy
Donna
Paul Woodward
Delores Bisby
Glenn Phillipe
Ehuli
Earl Boyer Farm
Unieuville
Mrs. Hiatt
Heputis
Tede
Legace Welowith
Booster Club
Rev. Wells
George Brain
Misa Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones
Larry Tadicek
Maple Grove
Venetah Andrews
Patty Kaster
Dee Kaster
Rex Foster
Roger
Betty Poster
Jean Long
Allen Frame
jTeenium
Hazel Heliyer
Mary Lou Navin
Clara LoveGee
Prairie Center
Elizabeth Kearney
Verna Gverturf
Doyle Christy
Shanghai
J.C. Firkins
Jackie Dykes
Ray Teater
Lois Whicker
George Gall
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