Memorial Day Observance in Mora Moravia Cemetery
A Mora memorial program begins with a veterans flags placement at Moravia cemetery at 11:80 a m. The Moravia band leads the parade from the Legion Home at 11:30 past church services dismissed early. Program features include invocation by Rev Davis readings of war dead names wreaths by Roy Scouts a firing squad taps by bugler and the Star Spangled Banner by the Moravia Band concluding with benediction by Clarence Schaffner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Colors
War Veterans
Legion Auxiliary
Moravia Booster Club
Legion Home
Pearson
Rev
Davis
Moravia Rand
Hahn
Roy Scouts
Bugler
Moravia Band
Clarence Schaffner
Jay Oehler Enters Veterans Hospital for Surgery
Mr and Mrs Francis Oehler of Centerville and Jay Oehler were in Des Moines Tuesday where Jay entered the Veterans hospital for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Oehler
Veterans’ Hospital
Francis Oehler
Centerville
Des Moines
Jay
Winners of Poppy Poster Contest Announced
The American Legion Auxiliary conducted the annual Poppy Poster contest. Winners include Joyce Hiatt first and Wayne Wolf second in seventh and eighth grades, Sharon Parks first and Mitzi Sawyer second in fifth and sixth, and Sandra Luchaster first with Judy Martin second in third and fourth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Joyce Hiatt
Wayne Wolf
Sharon Parks
Mitzi Sawyer
Sandra Luchaster
Judy Martin
Moravia Thespians Hold Initiation Banquet
Thespian Troop 395 held its first banquet and an informal initiation at the Continental Hotel in Center ville Tuesday evening last week. Twenty eight members and sponsor Miss Lucille Hackett attended. Initiation services were for Richard Goughnour and Leta Stevens. Richard Smith was elected president for the coming year with Mary Rose Main vice president Georgiana Winslet secretary and Delma Veach treasurer. The program featured vocal solo by Phyllis Rabuck a piano solo by George Tracy talks by John Wilson Jack Joshar and Miss Hackett. The group then attended a movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thespian Troop 395
Continental
Centerville
Lucille Hackett
Richard Goughnour
Leta Stevens
Richard Smith
Mary Rose Main
Georgiana Winslet
Delma Veach
Phyllis Rabuck
George Tracy
John Wilson
Jack Joshar
Mies Hackett
Birthday greetings from Glenrock reader posted in Moravia
A note from Mrs. Tarr dictated by her husband expresses gratitude for more than 60 birthday cards letters and flowers received after a long hospitalization. The message, dated May 21, is signed Fred A Tarr with a note that he has no use of his right arm and includes Box 216 Glenrock Wyoming. The sender thanks old Moravia friends for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonium
Albia
Fred A. Tarr
Tarr
Glenrock
Wyoming
Moravia
Spencer brothers expand Albia dairy operations
Paul Spencer formerly ran a Moravia grocery and produce business and now partners with his brother in law J E Spencer in a dairy at Albia. The large Albia dairy plant at the city's south edge is being expanded to meet growing demand for dairy products while the Spencers intend to keep Moravia residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Spencer
Moravia
J. E. Spencer
Albia
Spencers
Harps Return From Island of Samoa Visit Parents
Chied Pharmacist Smivh Tharp Mrs Tharp and sons Garry Francis and Bruce arrived Sunday afternoon after 68 hours travel from Pago Pago Tutuila American Samoa to visit both families near Eddyville. They spent 21 months in Sa nd and Smivh Tharp is being transferred to Great Lakes Naval Training Station. They traveled via Honolulu Denver then by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pago Pago
Tutuila
Sama
Chied
Smivh Tharp
Honolulu
Denver
Cumming
Carson Dondan Welcomes Baby Daughter in Alteia Mondsey
Mr and Mrs Carson Dondan are proud parents of a daughter born at the Savi Inspirer in Alteia Mondsey. The infant weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces and joins two older siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Dondan
Buio
Savi Inspirer
Alteia Mondsey
Smiths announce daughter engagement in Moravia Iowa
Mr and Mrs Howard K Smith of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Maxine to James H Weinman son of Mr and Mrs Marry C Weinman of Indianola Iowa Both Miss Smith and Mr Weinman are students at Simpson College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard K. Smith
Moravia
Maxine
James H. Weinman
Marry C. Weinman
Indianola
Iowa
Miss Smith
Mr. Weinman
Simpson College
Clarks Celebrate Golden Wedding in Moravia
Mr and Mrs Walter Clark marked their Golden Wedding Sunday at home in Moravia with all the children present. Married May 16 1898, they have lived in Appanoose and Davis counties before moving to Moravia in 1943. A cooperative noon dinner featured a wedding cake and gifts totaled $60 from grandchildren and others. They have four children ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
Moravia
Mrs. Clark
Opal Harrett
LaVelle Main
Grace Jones
Harold
Audna Harrett
Hinkley
Ill
Ed Ellis
Aurora
Harley Klutz
Sharon
Sandwich
Charley Main
Jimmie
Bobby
Billy
Betty Olivier
Kansas City
Harold Clark
Harold Jr
Centerville
Ray Jones
Ottumwa
Walter Harrett
Joyce
Harold Montgomery
Des Moines
Gale Purdum
Charley Tharp
Ray Smith
Unionville
Mary Harrett
Udell
Co op Dinner Party Honoring Gardners At Lynch Home
Mrs G D Lynch hosted a Kensington Club co op dinner on Thursday night for Mr and Mrs William Gardner from Richland Washington visiting relatives. Guests enjoyed a tulip themed buffet and games with Mae Luse winning high score and a bud vase prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Lynch
Fanchen Wingler
William Gardner
Richland
Wash
Mae Luse
San Angelo
Texas
Pre Nuptial Shower For Helen Taylor
A shower for Miss Helen Taylor, pending engagement to Dick Johnson, was hosted by Mrs. Harry Tisue. Guests from the Jolly Dozen circle and neighbors attended, with prizes won by Miss Taylor and Mrs. John Johnson. Fruit salad and cake were served, the cake edged with red buds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Taylor
Dick Johnson
Harry Tisue
Miss Taylor
John Johnson
Homer Hamilton
Jolly Dozen
Lizzie Faylor
Mary Johnson
Bertha Luthen
Blanche Kincade
Kuna Tutue
V Taylor
Nettie Jones
Edna Neff
Josephine Witherby
Birdie Main
Clara Irelan
Esther Sincox
Della Bivin
Elsie Pfannebecker
Fioia Jones
Pearl Swain
Thank you note to hospital friends for birthday greetings
A brief message thanks friends for birthday wishes received while in hospital. The sender expresses gratitude and appreciation for the thoughtful wishes and support from Thewers and girl To received.
Bible School Opens Monday
The Daily Vacation Bible school opens Monday May 24 at the school building from early morning to 11 30. The Christian church bell rings at 8 30 and 9 00. A capable staff includes Betty Schaffner Margaret Johnson Otha Lee Martin Marilyn Hiatt and others with F A Hahn as music director and Mary Rose Main on piano. Sixteen women volunteer to contact parents to promote attendance and new teaching material has been purchased. Directors from the library board plan a strong year and a program will be shown June 6 at 8 pm at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Betty Schaffner
Margaret Johnson
Otha Lee Martin
Marilyn Hiatt
Zell Callen
Joan
Karl Tuttle
F. A. Hahn
Mary Rose
Main
Bill Woodward
Fred Blumenstock
Library Board
C. M. McFatridge
Methodist Church
Navy selects local Moravia man for NROTC 1948
A telegram from Senator George Wilson confirms that John Chester Broshar of Moravia has been chosen by a local selection committee for the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps for 1948 and approved by the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Broshar has passed all entrance exams and will begin training at Ames this fall. The NROTC aims to supply educated junior officers for the Regular Navy and Marine Corps and to build a reserve of trained officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Navy Department
John Chester Broshar
Moravia
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Jack
Amea
NROTC
Navy
Marine Corps
Summer session opens at Centerville Junior College
Centerville Junior College will run a summer program starting in May. It is the first Iowa junior college summer session approved by the State Department of Public Instruction. Teachers can earn up to six semester hours toward Standard Elementary certificate renewal during this session. Interest is strong among teachers in Appanoose Davis Wayne and Monroe counties as state education authorities back the effort to help teachers study while remaining locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Future Homemakers Install Officers in Moravia Gym
An FHA candlelight installation at Moravia High School gym May 14 1948 installed new Future Homemakers officers led by advisor Miss Adelena Sampson. Officers include Ella Hannan president Verna Overturf vice president Marilyn Ruse secretary Bonnie Stocker treasurer Boris Callen reporter Margaret Steffen historian Marilyn Hiatt and others. Delegates Corita Coury Ella Hannain Verna Overturf chosen for state convention in Des Moines May 31–June 2 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.hsa
Moravia
Adelena Sampson
F.H.A
Ella Hannain
Verna Overturt
Des Moines
Lois Scott
Doan Walker
Maury Lou McLiousagh
Marilyn Hiatt
Phyllis Haver
Imerettiveg
Lillian Kick
Doris Cullen
Public sale dates and auction details in Eaton Colorado
Mrs. Jake Day advertises a sale of household goods to be held Saturday at the late Mrs. J F Powell residence with U S Mangle as auctioneer. Mrs Day, Carol and Craig, will leave May 29 for Eaton Colorado where Jake is employed by Brown Frazer Co exclusive dealers of International Harvester machinery and tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Day
J. F. Powell
U. S. Mangle
Delma Veach Tops Division I At 1948 High School Music Contest
Delma June Veach, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Veach, won a Division I rating with her bassoon solo at the final 1948 high school music contest held Saturday in Boone. Contestants Mary Rose Main, Richard Smith, and the mixed clarinet quartet earned Division II ratings. They were guided by instructor Mrs Ray Forbes and pianist George Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delma June Veach
Albert Veach
Boone
Mary Rose Main
Richard Smith
Joan Callen
Edna Mae Luse
Joan Dille
Bill Broshar
Ray Forbes
George Tracy
Former Moravian dies in Des Moines at 30
William Ellis former Moravia and Cincinnati resident died last week at Methodist Hospital Des Moines aged thirty. He is survived by a brother Rev Charlie Ellis and a sister Nancy of Newton. Funeral services were held in Oskaloosa Sunday and he was buried at Eddyville.
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William Ellis
Moravia
Cincinnati
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Charlie Ellis
Nancy
Newton
Oskaloosa
Eddyville
Davis pastor leads church services in Uravia Iowa
In Uravia Iowa John C. Davis serves as pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 a m and preaching at 11:00 a m M Y F group meets at 6:00 p m A trumpet solo by Skippy Broshar and a procast solo by Loren Walter perform during the morning service Wesley Chayel preaches at 9:46 a m with Sunday School following the sermon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.uravia
Iowa
John C. Davis
Skippy Broshar
Loren Walter
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule and Vacation Bible School
Earl Rabuck, pastor, announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Music and preaching at 8:00 p.m. Bible study to be held at the Christian Church Thursday at 7:30 rather than prayer meeting. Church Night is 8:00 Friday. Bring fruit salad cookies and table service for lunch. Vacation Bible school starts Monday May 24 for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Harold Mason
The
Christian Church
Church of Christ announces weekly services and study
Clarence Schaffner ministers the Church of Christ with 10:00 a m Sunday School led by Eugene McCrory Supt. Classes for all. 11:00 a m Communion and worship service. 8:00 p m Evening worship. Monday to Friday Bible study by Evangelist Donald Hunt, instructor at Midwestern School of Evangelism. Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life. and they are they which testify of me. John 5 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Eugene McCrory
Donald Hunt
Midwestern School of Evangelism
Christ
Church Service Schedule at Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible study Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Pastor F. A. Hahn leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H. Johnson
Moravians Play For Ensemble Music Club
George Tracy and Mary Rose Main were invited to perform for the Ensemble Music Club at Centerville Monday evening. George played a piano solo and Mary Rose a flute solo accompanied by George at the piano. All boys in Moravia are urged to attend the Moravia Community Building next Monday evening May 24 for Scouting. Lee M. Banks will be Scoutmaster if the troop forms, with several boys indicating they will join. He previously led a troop at Centcrothe, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tracy
Mary Rose Main
Ensemble Music Club
Centerville
George
Pinny
Mary Rose
Geore
Piany
Moravia
Last Week Of School Ceremonies At Local High
The final week events include a senior chapel in the high school gym at 2 40 today with Mary Rose Main and Rev F A Hahn. Presentations of high school diplomas will be made by Arthur R. Eadly, with cornet solos and benediction by Rev John Davis. Eighth grade certificates to be awarded and a baccalaureate service held at the Methodist church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose
F. A. Hahn
Jack Broshar
Arthur R. Eadly
Irving J. Hickman
Wm. Woodward
Board of Education
John Davis
Mary Rose Main
Galt
Bichelet
Phyllis Rabuck
Clarence Schaffner
Earl Rabuck
Matty Rose Main
Mrs Ethyle Cummins Has Third Story Accepted
The Cook Publishing Co accepts another children’s story by Mrs Ethyle Cummins for May publication. This marks her third published story. Cummins previously taught in Melcher schools and was English and Literature instructor at Sovilia High School, now teaching first and second grades in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cook Publishing Co
Ethyle
Cummins
Melcher
Sovilia
Moravia
Bulls Register Pride Pearl's Jake No 85473 Imported
Forest Jacobs of Moravia Jows registered the Brown Swiss bull Pride Pearl's Jake No 85473 purchased from Dwight L Powell & Sons of Moulton. Reported by Fred S Idise secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association Beloit Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Jacobs
Moravia
Jows
Pride Pearl
Jake
Dwight L. Powell & Sons
Moulton
Fred S. Idise
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Assocation
Beloit
Wisconsin
Moravia High School Graduates Attend Veishea in Ames Bus
The 35 members of Moravia High School's graduating class attended Veishea day in Ames. The trip was made in the actual bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veishea
Moravia High School
Ames
Hardware meeting draws district attendees in Alvia
B D Schreiner C A Turner and spouses Mr and Mrs Bert Turner Mrs Carl Black and Mr and Mrs Max Hiner attended a district meeting of the Independent Retail Hardware Association in Alvia on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Schreiner
C. A. Turner
Bert Turner
Carl Black
Max Hiner
Independent Retail HardWare Association
Alvia
Rural eighth graders visit Muravis High School
Twenty itinerant pupils from rural districts such as Osprey Urbaitc and Darby Maple Grove toured Muravis High School on a regular day. They observed classes and facilities while the homecoming promo hosted by Rosane Broshar, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Broshar, recovered from an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S
Muravis High School
Osprey
Urbaitc Etter
Darby Maple Grove
Foster
California
Boyer
Shanghai
Blue Front
Denny
Prarie Center
Toottiuig
Brushy
Mrs. L. R. Tarr Dies in South Dakota
Mrs. F. W. Blumenstock and Robert L. Tarr received word Sunday that their sister-in-law Mrs. L. R. Tarr died Saturday in Bonesteel South Dakota. Mrs. Tarr before her marriage was Miss Belle Haver. She and her husband were formerly residents of this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Blumenstock
Robert L. Tarr
L. R. Tarr
Bonesteel
South Dakota
Tarr
Belle Haver
O op Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs Forbes
A large crowd honored Mr. and Mrs. Ray Forbes at a co op dinner after Sunday services in the Methodist church dining room. Flowers from Mrs Gardner’s garden adorned rooms and tables. an angel food cake iced in white bore Ray-Anne in silver. The program featured Wayne Wolf and Bill Bishop in a cornet duet, a vocal solo by Karl Tuttle, and talks by Rev Rabuck and Rev Devis. Mrs D E Bishop presented a gift from the Woman’s Society of Christian Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Forbes
Methodist Church
Rabuck
Karl Tuttle
Devis
D. E. Bishop
Mrs. Forbes
The
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Softball League Forms In Moravia And Nearby Areas
Under Moravia Booster Club sponsorship, softball teams are forming in town and surrounding communities. To enter, notify Charles Bro shar or Art Fox. Practice nights include a 4 charge for lights. Games begin Monday May 24 at 7 30 pm. The Tired business men's team practices Friday at 7 36 pm. eligibility wide open. you need not be in business or tired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Charles Broshar
Art Fox
Weekend Visit Highlights Ill Father’s Recovery
Mrs. Edna Dyphon of Woodward spent the weekend with her father E. F. Wilson who is ill at the home of his son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wilson in Centerville. Wilson is now with his daughter Mrs. F. W. Wright in Moulton and his condition was reported Wednesday to be better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Dyphon
Woodward
E. F. Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Centerville
Wilson
F. W. Wright
Moulton
Wright
Lightning strikes barn at Lyle Hiatt farm
A barn on Lyle Hiatt’s farm was struck by lightning at about 12:30. Neighbors reported a shed burned on one end and a large live animal was killed nearby. The lightning bolt caused a fire that started in the high and burned the loft area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Hiatt
Moravia High School Maintains Full Approval Status
Moravia Public Schools Superintendent J J Hickman announces Department of Public Instruction approval keeping Moravia high school in the fully approved class for tuition purposes. The North Central Association also confirms continued full approval, ensuring Moravia credits transfer to colleges and universities within the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hickman
Moravia Public Schools
Department of Public Instruction
Moravia High School
North Central Association
Moravia
United States
Pressure Canner Clinics Planned for Moravia Area
Homemakers of Moravia and nearby communities will have their pressure canners inspected this summer. Miss Adelena Sampson, Moravia High School homemaking instructor, will host clinics in the high school homemaking rooms on June 8 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 30 to 4 p.m. Bring unc alculated canner for check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Adelena Sampson
Moravia High School
Two More Moravia Teachers Sign Contracts
Adalena Sampson and Cleo Stansberry signed contracts to teach in Moravia public schools next year Miss Sampson will teach vocational homemaking and Miss Stansberry the fifth and sixth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adalena Sampson
Cleo Stansberry
Moravia
Tin Shop and Sign Painting Service Opens
Lee M. Banks opens a tin shop in the basement of the Gambia store building and adds a sign painting department. Ms. Banks worked in sheet metal in Chillicothe, Missouri before moving to Moravia recently. New equipment installed. he invites customers to the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Banks
Gambia
Ms. Banks
Chillicothe
Moravia
Clarence Dowd Taken to Kirksville Hospital for X Rays
Clarence Dowd was taken Monday to Laughlin hospital at Kirksville Missouri for X rays after an illness following pneumonia. He was transported by Turner ambulance and Mrs Dowd accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dowd
Kirksville Hospital
Laughlin
Kirkeville
Turner
ETC Club Meets for Operative Dinner at Jen Horstman Home
The club met for an operative dinner at Jen Horstman’s Cen Thursday home. Social time followed as Mrs. RR. Peonington opened the mystery box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen Horstman Nerty
Cen
RR. Peonington
Beau Bestival Meeting At City Hall Thursday
Uneven OCR reads show a planned event at City Hall on Thursday May 20 at 6.00. Organizers, including BR Kerner and Pigsideat, invite participation. details are unclear due to text garble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beau Bestival Ineetelag
City Hall
Cretigg
BR. Kerner
Pigsideat
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Thespians
HARPS
Island OF Samoa
Smiths
Clarks
Ottumwa Courier
Gardners
Bible School
Ftuutie
Brupiau
Grace Methodist Church
Wesley Chayel
Earl Ray
Joe Hannam
Peggy Hopkins
Roll Tearlie
Eugene Boyer Richard Duane McDanel
Mary Margaret Briskey
Theresa Ann McGee
Benny Francis Main
Dorothy Alice Casebolt
Roy Gene Main
Ruby Lavara Cridiebaugh
Patricia Ann Sawyel
Hugh Crawley
Olive Mae Tait Robert Gene Espy
Roberta Frances Tarr Paul Richard Goughnour
Helen Marie Taylor
Gerald Richard Hannam
David LeRoy Thompson Joseph Patrick Hannam
Margaret Ruth Thompson
Peggy Ruth Hopkins
Mary Lillian Tomlin Margaret Jane Johnson
Berniece
Anne van Dor In
Phyllis Imogene Easter Barbara Joann Walker Rose Marie Kauzlarich
Betty Martalee Wilson Walter Laverne McDanel Bobbie Dean Whicker
John Allen Wilson
Helen Davis
Carolyn Hawk
Joyce Hiatt L. E, Jordan
Dean Kaster
Jack Kaster
Jerry Kaster
Jimmie Luse
Howard Paxston
Letha Schaffner
George Scott
Ethyle Cummins
Hosfipal
Rosane Broshar
Wes Teering Teat Fur
Abit Willelign
Avive Betted
E. F. Wilson Better
Adsiena Samply
Moravia Union
Cleo Stasberry
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