Memorial Services Monday at 11 a.m Moravia cemetery
Memorial Day services are planned for Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Moravia cemetery. A veterans committee will visit cemeteries to place flags before a procession from the Legion Hall led by the Moravia band. The program includes wreaths, firing salute, and laying of names.
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Moravia
Legion Hall
Colors
Color Guard
War Veterans, Legion Auxiliary
Moravia Bonster Club
Pearson
Rev. Rabuck
Moravia Band
James Brown
Tapa
Bugter
Memorial Day Service March by Veterans
All veterans are called to assemble at the American Legion home at 11:00 p.m. on Monday May 30 for a march to the cemetery to participate in the Memorial Day Service led by Adjutant Richard Veoch.
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Megion
Richard Veoch
Joan Callen Installed Head of F. H. A.
Joan Callen was installed as president of the Future Homemakers of America at a candlelight ceremony May 20, 1949 in Moravia High School gymnasium. New officers include Betty Vance as vice president and Shirley Stocker as secretary with Mildred Thompson as treasurer. Retiring officers named Elia Hannam Verna Outurf Jean Long Bonnie Stocker Marilyn Hiatt DaVonna Vance Mary Louise Fisher and others.
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Future Homemakers of America
Moravia High School
Miss Samp Aon
Joan Callen
Betty Vance
Shirley Stocker
Mildred Thompson
Wanda Cachran
Geraldine Vance
Lethan Schaffner
Joyce’ Hiatt Music
Carolyn Boyer
Elia Hannam
Verna Overturf
Jean Long
Bonnie Stocker
Treasur
Margaret Steffen
Marilyn Hiatt
DaVonna Vance
Mary Louise Fisher
America
Marjorie Sandifer
Verna Harper
Wauneta Perry
Mary LouicDonough
Mary Jo Faber
Carolyn Hawk
Lois Albertson
Dorothy Cross
Candlelight Service at Methodist Church
A Sunday evening candlelight service is planned at the Methodist Church on May 29 at 7:30 in a garden setting. The program features prayer hymns such as Sweet Hour of Prayer and There’s a Garden Where Jesus Is Waiting, community solos, organ music, and a sermon on prayer. The Fellowship Group shares verses and the Lord is described as listening. Community invitation extended.
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Jesus
God
Farm Bureau Meeting Held at California Schoolhouse
Chariton Township Farm Bureau met at the California schoolhouse on May 20 with Director Ray Harrison in the chair. Discussion covered relations among Appanouse County Farm Bureau Iowa Farm Area Federation and Ames Extension Service. Movies were shown and refreshments followed.
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Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Ray Harrison
Appanouse County Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Areal Federationn
Ames Extension Service
Moravia Merchants Plan Saturday Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Stores will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Merchants urge customers to shop Saturday to cover the two day weekend period and support local businesses in Moravia.
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Merchants of
Moravia
Hoskinson Dies Services Here Sunday
Albert Hoskinson of Wayne Nebraska died Wednesday May 25 at 8 00 am while at work Word received at the Frank Swaim home Funeral services Friday May 27 in Wayne then Swaim will bring the body to Moravia for services here Sunday May 29 at 2 00 pm at the E U B church with burial at Moravia cemetery
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Albert Hoskinson
Wayne, Neb
Frank Swaim
Wayne
Moravia
E.U.B
Moravia High School Play Well Presented
Moravia high school staged Odds on Tomorrow last Wednesday to an appreciative audience. Supt. Hickman directed a well chosen cast led by Richard Smith in the lead. Backstage mishap aside, the production featured strong turns by Boyd Paxston, Bill Broshar, Virginia Carter and Mary Rose Main with solid support from Barbara Briskey and others.
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Moravia
Supt. Hickman
Richard Smith
Richard
Boyd Paxston
Bill Broshar
Virginia Carter
Mary Rose Main
Skip Broshar
Barbara Briskey
George, Tracy
Bruce Rabuck
Georgiana Winsler
Oneila Whicker
Joan Callen
Mary Low McDonough
Patty Halden
Jerry Pettibone
Don Sears
Clair McDanel
Galloping Tea Party Draws Twenty Four Attendees
Mrs. Lloyd Brown hosts a mystery galloping tea party at the Brown home with help from Mrs. Grace Whitehead and Mrs. Elbert Perry. Drivers unexpectedly fetch guests, leading to a lively, unordered arrival. Prizes go to Mrs. Elbert Perry, Mrs. Henry Cordes, and Mrs. Raymond Perry.
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Mayoi
Lloyd Brown
Grace Whitehead
Elbert Perry
Henry Cordes
Raymond Perry
Mia
Carl Tisue
Horton Potts
Jess Gladfelder
Leanna Main
Jimmie Brown
Ruth McCord
Martha
Cass Hamilton
Richard
Delbert Calhoun
Clarence Whitehead
Sandra
Carl Calhoun
Son
Robert Jennings
Dave Ankeny
Bert McKern
Cleon Cordes
Firemen's Meeting Tonight At Fire Station
Members of the local fire department will meet again this evening at the fire station for work.
Firemen Attend School at Ames
Four members of the local fire department attended the fire fighters school at Ames Wednesday. They were De Wolf, Max Mc Donough, Art Pax and Ralph Pfannebecker. At Ames they saw fire fighting equipment and methods demonstrated and brought home to the other members much helpful information.
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Ames
de Wolf
Max McDonough
Art Pax
Ralph Pfannebecker
In Memoriam Nancy Marie Uasip bel
In loving memory of our wife and mother Nancy Marie Uasip bel who passed away one year ago. Many lonely heartaches and a silent tear, but always a beautiful memory of one we loved so dear. Affectionately remembered by Mr Aaron A Mr and Meg Ped B Campbell.
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Nancy Marie Uasipbel
Luday
Aaron A
Meg. Ped B. Campbell
Services Wednesday for James Benge
Funeral services for James Allen Benge 77 who died Sunday at his home southwest of Main Station were held at Mt Ararat Baptist church. The Rev W M Cleeton of Seymour officiated with burial at Mt Ararat cemetery. He was born January 11 1872 in Coles County Illinois, married Mary Mae Chlunsky in 1908, survived by wife a son Hubbert three daughters Waunelta Thelma Ballenger Verna six grandchildren and preceded in death by two children.
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James Allen Benge
Main Station
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church
W. M. Cleeton
Seymour
Mt. Ararat
Turner Funeral Home
Mr. Benge
Coles County
Illinois
Samuel
Susan Benge
Mary Mae Chlunsky
Hubbert
Waunelta Benge
Gibbon, Neb
Thelma Ballenger
Exline
Verna Cowles
Des Moines
Moravia Mayor Declares May 22 Poppy Day
Mayor P K Horner issues proclamation designating Saturday May 22 as Poppy Day in Moravia. Citizens urged to wear memorial poppies honoring Americans who died in World War I and World War II and to observe the day by wearing the Legion memorial poppy.
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Moravia
Horner
United States of America
P. K. Horner
City of
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Resolution of Respect for Blumenstock of Moravia Lodge
Moravia Iowa lodge members express grief at the passing of Brother Blumenstock a longtime Mason. The charter will be draped for thirty days and copies sent to the Moravia Union for publication. Additional notes mention visits by Mrs Sain Lingren Marcella Ligen and others to the Ottha Taylorfivine benedicts.
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Hall of Antiquity
ALF
A. M
Moravia
Iowa
Blumenstock
Sain Lingren
Marcella Ligeen
Clifford Choyed
Alfred Hunt
Alida
High Sul
Moravia All Stars Open Softball Season at Incal Field
The Moravia All-Star softball team opened the season with a May 25 game against Ottumwa City Electric at Incal Field. Rosters list Whicker Brown K Gladfelder Laws R Gladfelder F Pervis G Gladfelder Baldwin MecDanel F Fervis R Robb, and merchants aided in purchasing new uniforms.
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Moravia
Incal Field
City Electric
Ottumwa
Whicker
Brown
K. Gladfelder
Laws
R. Gladfelder
F. Pervis
G. Gladfelder
Baldwin
MecDanel
F. Fervis
R. Robb
Morning message at Grace Methodist Moravia service
On the Simpson College campus Rev. Clifford Lott, a Religious Life Counselor, will deliver the morning message at 11 o clock with the theme The Light That Never Goes Out. Lott, a longtime pastor, was chosen last year to serve on the campus ministry team and invites all to attend.
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Clifford Lott
Simpson College
Wesley Methodist Church Sunday Services May 29
Wesley Methodist Church invites the community to Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. with a guest speaker delivering the morning message at the :45 hour. A candle light service is planned Sunday night with Grace Methodist church. Sunday school follows at 10:30.
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Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Preview
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Earl E. Rabuck invites all to worship with a full schedule. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Worship service 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship 8:00 p.m. Preaching prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m. D.V.E.S. starts May 31 at the school house with classes for all grade children.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Harold Mason
D.V.E.S
Moravia Church Service Notice
The Moravia Church of Christ schedule includes morning Congregational singing and preaching at 10:45 with Lord's Supper at 11:60 and Bible school. Evening service at 2:00 featuring singing by the congregation and preaching by Clarence Schaffner, plus Friday Bible study at Mrs. H. DuVail's home. Jesus statement cited.
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Church of Christ Moravia
James Brown
Clarence Schaffner
Church Services at Iconium and Schedule
The notice lists Bible school at 40:00 a m Singing and Communion at 14:00 p m and 6:00 p m with singing and preaching Haystack Salvation. A 7:00 p m Bible study on Daniel led by Bill Kelacy occurs Wednesday night at the Iconium church of Christ.
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Bill Kelacy
Nazarene Church Service Schedule May Evening Service
Church of the Nazarene bulletin lists 10:00 Sunday School led by M. H. vbnnon, 14:00 Morning Worship, 7:30 Evening service, Juniors meet at 7:00, Thursday prayer meeting and Wednesday week night service. Announces Sunday evening event for baccalaureate in May.
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Church of the Nazarene
A. Hahn
M. H. Vbnnon
Tae Pom
Baccalaureute
Memorial notice for F W Blumenstock and family
Frederick Wilhelm Blumenstock born September 16 1872 Moravia Town married July 3 1907 to Mamie Tarr. He died May 13 in a car accident near Clinton Oklahoma leaving a widow three children thirteen grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral at Grace Methodist Church with Masonic pallbearers and a card of thanks from the Blumenstock and Allem families.
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Frederick Wilhelm Blumenstock
Frederick Wilhelm
Augusta Marie Blumenstock
Moravia
Mamie Deena Tarr
Wilhelm
Garderville
Calif
Aurea
Upland
Mary Louise
Perry
Towa
Anna Allem
Boone, Towa
Carrie Crumley
Buda
Til
Pauline
Fred
Mo Travia
Moravian Church
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Clinton
Oklo
Mamie
Grace Methodist Church
Turner Funeral Home
Waunelta McConnell
D. E. Bishop
Don Pettibone
Harold Mason
Cecil Coulson
Raymond Chity
Lee Hiatt
Trenton Wilson
Simon Tarr
Duluth
Minn
Lewis BR. Tarr
Bonesteel
S. D
Albert Hermsen
Iowa
Charles Dissinger
Joe Almquist
Florence Dissinger
Bouton
Glenn McFarland
Ogden
Jake Huber
Blakesburg
John Huber
J. F. Gray
R. E. Cummins
Melcher
Dale Schreiner
Moville
Gerald Hunter
Corn Borer Expected Again This Year
The article notes a corn borer threat for the season with the first pupa found near Musivating on May 10. Forecasts anticipate a population peak between May 23 and June, later than last year, as early corn planted grows rapidly and attracts egg laying.
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Mus
Fall Festival Meeting Friday at City Hall
The PALDIG is urged to attend a meeting at 8:00 p.m. Friday night at the community building to approve this year’s fall festival and elect officers. President Por. Hotwer, Peesdent aims to finalize plans and assign duties.
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City Hall
Moravia High School Honors Leaders In 1448-49 Class
Graduation night featured Rev Bartholomew urging seniors to choose among theories with a trained mind. George Tracy and Richard Smith shared top honors as the class received diplomas from board president George Firkins. Capacity crowd filled the gym as eighth graders were also recognized by Superintendent Hickman.
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Moravia High School
George Tracy
Richard Smith
George
Lloyd Bartholomew
Germany
Clarence Sheldon
Hickman
George Firkins
Board of Education
Firkins
Services Here For Harriet Kinnamon
Graveside services were held at 2 00 p m Tuesday for Mrs James Kinnamon 80 who died May 18 at the home of her daughter Mrs Hayes Day in Long Beach California Rev Earl Rabock officiated She was Miss Emma Wailes before her marriage and had lived in this vicinity and Blakesburg until after her husband died She was a sister in law of Mrs Flora Jones Attending from a distance were two daughters Mrs Day and husband and Mrs Alice Stone of Long Beach and son Fred Kinnamon of Chariton Other relatives included Mrs Minta Day Mrs Thelma Downingall of Chariton Mr and Mrs Ervin Sincox of Knoxville Mr and Mrs Dorin Wailes of Centerville Mr and Mrs Harry Gravitt of Cedar
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James Kinnamon
Hayes
Long Beach
Calif
Denny Cemetery
Earl Rabock
Emma Wailes
Blakesburg
California
Flora Jones
Day
Alice Stone
Fred Kinnamon
Chariton
Minta Day
Thelma Downingall
Ervin Sincox
Knoxville
Dorin Wailes
Centerville
Harry Gravitt
Cedar
Legion Auxiliary To Make Wreaths For Decoration Day
Legion Auxiliary members meet at the Legion home Sunday at 2 06 p m to craft wreaths and bouquets for Decoration Day. Donations of flowers are requested, with Garnet Me Donuturh Virginia McDonough and Peay Black coordinating, aided by sons and daughters of Lepton premisers and World War I veterans.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Garnet Me
Donuturh
Virginia McDonough
Peay
Black
Sons and Daughters
Lepton Premisers
Maurniy Tisue
Margaret Cullen
Birchy Main
Pearl Woodward
Interesting Meeting of the Twentieth Century Reading Club
Mrs Rayuwud Ashby hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering of the Twentieth Century Reading Club. The program included a discussion on “Build Murder of the Plains” and Mrs Joann Dodd read selected poems. Plans were made for the June 7 event.
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Rayuwud Ashby
Gardners Observe 35th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Gardner hosted a family dinner Tuesday at six to honor their 35th wedding anniversary and Doyle Wise birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wise with Carol, A W Donahoo of Richland, Marvin Gardner with Yvonne Rita and Linda, and Clarence Dowd with Don ald and Delmar plus Del Donahoo of Ottumwa. The couple received a reading lamp as a gift from their children.
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William Gardner
Doyle Wise
del Donahoo
Ottumwa
Gardners
Mrs A M Smith III In Lutheran Hospital Des Moines
Mrs A M Smith III is critically ill at Lutheran hospital in Des Moines after falling ill at her daughter Mrs Lee Messenger’s home in Polk City. Her sons Howard of Moravia and Wilford of Albia visited Sunday.
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A. M. Smith
Lutheran
Des Moines
Lee Messenger
Polk City
Howard
Moravia
Wilford
Albia
Community Bible School Set to Open May 31
The Moravia library board and ministerial association sponsor a community Bible school opening Tuesday May 31 at the school building. Sessions run 9:00 am to 12:00 pm with a long list of volunteer teachers led by Mrs. Zell Callen.
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Community Bible School
Ministerial Association
Moravia
Ole
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Farm Bureau Meeting
Califonia School
A. Hoskinson
Firemen’s Meeting
Memoriam
Ruth Hoffman
Green City
Green City High School
State Teachers College of
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State Teachers College
James Benge
Howard Evans
Kenneth Conda
Lester Brain
Cuuuintte
Church OF Christ
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Iconium
F. W. Blumenstock
Carrie Crumiey
Rev. Bartholomew
Harriet Kinnamon
Legion Auiliary
Wes. A.M. Smith III
Lutheran Hospital
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