Moravia Fall Festival Plans Set for September 12 14
Moravia prepares for the 41st annual Fall Festival and 18th annual Appanoose County Poultry Club show in September. Cecil Coulson elected acting chairman and P K Horner named president to succeed Gileti Garrett. Officers include R C Wilson as vice president and Cecil Coulson as treasurer with Lee Hiatt resigning. Norman Ward to run concessions assisted by E R Kastan. Poultry Club officers named Wm Gardner president and T R Gardner vice-president. July 4 celebration plans discussed with little interest shown and booster club meeting set for June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Farmer’s Institute
Appanoose County Poultry Club
Cecil Coulson
P.K. Horner
Gileti-Garrett
Eld Epstex
Booster Club
Agriculture MAKES A Better Community By M. H. Elson
An agricultural note advises farmers on efficient sheep dipping to remove ticks and control scab. It endorses Cooper’s Sheep Dipping Powder from Berkhamsted England as a leading product and outlines preparation steps: crushing lumps, adding water gradually to form a paste, then mixing into a 100 gallon bath for dipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Berkhamsted
England
Poppy Day Sales Totals Reported at Moravia Event
A Moravia event raised funds through Poppy Day sales, with a total of $82.55 collected Saturday. The Red Cross Legion Auxiliary organized the sale, explaining the dipping process for poppies and urging careful handling of materials and disposal to protect livestock and prevent contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Girl Scouts
Aca
Legion Auxiliary
Schreiner to Broadcast Over WO Ames Airwaves
Dale Schreiner son of Mr and Mrs Jake Schreiner of Moravia will broadcast over WO Ames instead of WHO. The previously announced date remains Saturday June 1 at 1 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Dale Schreiner
Jake Schreiner
Moravia
WHO
Ames
Daisy McCrory Weds Louis Schaffner Jr in Quiet May Wedding
Daisy McCrory daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry McGrory wed Louis Vincent Schaffner son of Mr and Mrs Louis Schaffner in a Sunday ceremony at the Church of Chris. Rev Wim Hastie officiated. Betty Wilson was bridesmaid and Clarence Schaffner served as best man. The gowns were blue for the bride and shell pink for the bridesmaid. The couple will reside at the Lige Simmons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Chris
Daisy McCrory
Harry McGrory
Louis Vincent Schaffner
Louis Schaffner
Wim. J. Hastie
Albia
Betty Wilson
J. L. Dodd
Clarence Schaffner
Cooperative Birthday Dinner Honors May Celebrants
Mr and Mrs Ots Fuller hosted a cooperative birthday dinner on Sunday May 19 in May honoring those with May birthdays Barbara and Jimmie Poster Mrs Fuller and Glenner. Attending included Mr and Mrs Sam Bennett Mr and Mrs James Bennett Mr and Mrs Wayne Foster and family Mr and Mrs Glen Turner Leslie Bennett Mildred Bartles and Mr and Mrs Ler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ots Fuller
Barbara
Jimmie Poster
Hereford Sales At Bloomfield Draw Farmers
Forrest Main and cons and W P Davis attended the John Wisdom Hereford sale near Bloomfield Monday. Davis purchased a good bull for his farm west of town. They also went to the Blue Grass Hereford sale Monday night in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Main
Cons
W. P. Davis
John Wisdom
Bloomfield
Mr. Davis
Farmer Struck by Lightning Near Moravia
Frank Woodward a farmer four miles northwest of Moravia received a severe shock Thursday morning during a rainstorm while operating a cream separator. A bolt struck near his house and his left arm and side were numbed for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Moravia
Card of Thanks for Friends and Neighbors Help
I wish to thank all my friends who sent letters and cards while I was in the huania and the neighbors who helped get my corn. Also the Main Ration Sunday School and others who sent flowers. It was all appreciated very much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huania
Nancy Turner Has Tonsils Removed At Ottumwa Hospital
Nancy Turner the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Turner had her tonsils removed Friday at Ottumwa hospital. She is reported recovering nicely at her home and is expected to be fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Turner
Bert Turner
Ottumwa Hospital
Regular meeting of Sparault Lodge No. 262
Regular meeting of Sparault Lodge No 262 A A be held Monday June 3 at 18 00 oclock Visiting brothers welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparault Lodge No. 262
A. Wi
Donald Darby Gets Bronze Service Medal
Mr and Mrs Van E Lemaster will celebrate their Golden Wedding June 2 with a family dinner at Angel's Cafe and an open house at home from 2 to 5. Friends and relatives invited to call. Donald W Darby has been awarded the Bronze Star for gallantry during World War II operations on December 4 and 6, 1944, near enemy lines. his actions earned recognition from the US Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van E. Lemaster
Hos Close Talntives
Angel's Cafe
Albia
Bronz
Phil Depot
George Kinser Vailey
Donald
Farewell Sermon Preached At Wesley Chapel Hiattsville
A cooperative dinner will be held at the Hiattsville community hall after Sunday School on Sunday June 2 in honor of Rev. L. B. Hawes and family. Sponsored by Wesley Chapel community, all are invited and should bring their own table service. Rev Hawes will preach his farewell sermon Sunday morning. No evening services at Jess or Moravia due to Bible school at Moravia Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiattsville
L. B. Hawes
Wesley Chapel
Service News Highlights Moravia and Blakesburg Families
Enlistees and returning service members appear across Moravia and Blakesburg communities. Charles Burton joins the navy from Des Moines and is headed to the coast as Moravia High School seniors join the war effort alongside Dale Burton in Guam and Donald Davis awaiting discharge to attend college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burton
Mya
Orville Burton
Navy
Des Moines
Neat
Charles
Moravia
Billy Wilson
Ben Rosencrantz
Burtons
John Burton
Corpus Christi
Texas
Notice of softball meet for young men and boys
All young men and boys registered in softball meet at the ball at noons Friday May 41 after 1 00 p m John Laws directs this public notice for participation and scheduling of the event.
Bay piano for Moravia community building
The Library Board purchased eight pianos from Rev and Mrs L B Hawes for the Moravia community building. The piano was tuned Tuesday and is ready for the Memorial Day dedication service this evening Thursday May 30 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
L. B. Hawes
Moravia
Sunday School Class to Hold Picnic in Moravia Park
The Home Builder class of United Brethren church will hold a picnic at Moravia park Sunday after morning service. Committee members are Mr and Mrs Emil Halden Mr and Mrs T J Luge and Mr and Mrs Karl Boyer In bad weather the picnic moves to the community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Moravia Park
Emil Halden
T. J. Luge
Karl Boyer
Cleo Barnes Visits Relatives in Moravia Area
Cleo Barnes son of Mrs. Dellia McCrory arrived in Moravia on Friday May 17 by plane from Denver Colorado. He is employed by United Airlines in Denver and had visited his son Rickey in Creston last Monday. Mrs. McCrory and Mr. and Mrs. William Bernes with children of Albia accompanied him to Des Moines Tuesday where he boarded a plane back to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Barnes
Dellia McCrory
Moravia
Denver
Colorado
Cleo
United Airlines
Creston
Rickey
McCrory
William Bernes
Albia
Des Moines
Surprise Party for Mrs Maxine Kaster
A surprise party was given on Monday evening May 27 for Mrs Maxine Kaster whose birthday was May 28 Ice cream cake and strawberries were enjoyed Those present were Mr and Mrs Lester Cochran Wanda Norma Carolyn Donna Alta Mae and Eddie Mr and Mrs Olin Foster Betty Jean and Rex and Mr and Mrs Virgil Easter Patty and Jack
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Kaster
Lester Cochran
Wanda
Norma
Carolyn
Donna
Alta Mae
Eddie
Olin Foster
Betty Jean
Rex
Virgil Easter
Patty
Jack
Preaches At U B Church By Rev Hauschultz
Rev Hauschultz preached at 8 p m Sunday at United Brethren church and spoke at the Christian Endeavor meeting before the evening service. Relatives of his mother Mrs Alice Knight Hilbert Hauschultz of Rock Lake N D attended. He was discharged from the army Jan 5 1946 after 82 months service and began his ministry before separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Hauschultz
United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor
Alice Knight
Mra
Hilbert Haushultz
Rock Lake
N. D
Birthday Dinner for Mr Turner Held at Family Home
Mr and Mrs Carl Black hosted a Sunday dinner to honor the birthday anniversary of her father C A Turner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Ellison and son Kenny Bert Turner and son Charles Mr and Mrs Gene Lathen and Joan Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Black
A. Turner
Roy Ellison
Kenny
Bert Turner
Charles
Gene Lathen
Joan Black
Moravia Bride Miss Coltrain to Wed Mr Wood
Before her recent marriage, Misa Daphan Marie Coltrain is described as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Coltrain of Moravia. The notice refers to Mrs Wood as the bride’s married name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Daphan Marie Coltrain
Wood
Fred Coltrain
Moravia
Cooperative Dinner Honors Pon McCloud
A cooperative dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Mc Cloud northwest of town Sunday honored their son Donalds birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Phillis and Jane and Roger of Al bia, Mr and Mrs Harvey Main of Centerville and Mrs C N Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McCloud
Town
Donald
Lloyd Phillis
Jane
Roger
Albia
Harvey Main
Centerville
Mra
C. N. Main
Viola Paris Weds Glen Stephenson in Ottumwa Ceremony
Viola Arlene Paris and Glen Stephenson married in a private home ceremony at 2 45 PM on May 16, officiated by Rev Roscoe Morrison. Attendants included Peggy Paris as bridesmaid and Doyle Stansberry as best man. The bride, a Moravia High School graduate and teacher, and groom, a Navy veteran, reside at 2016 W Robinson St Knoxville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Paris
Oravie
Route 1
Viola Arlene
Glen
Stephenson
Henry Stephenson
Knoxville
Iowa
Roscoe Morrison
Ottumwa
Morrison
Peggy Paris
Doyle Stansberry
Wesley
Moravia High School
Davis County
Uneel Sam's Navy
Claude Paris
Roscoe ‘Morrison
Jerry-Ann Dudley
W. Robinson St
Towa
Services Wednesday For Mrs. Irwin Moravia resident dies
Elnora Main Irwin long time Moravia resident died at 6 p.m. Sunday at her daughter’s home in Davenport. Born March 23 1884 in Ripley County Indiana she married John Irwin 64 years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs. Reading and Mrs. Leora McGee and sons John and Mel with sisters Mrs. Lucy Read and Mrs. Jane Parsons. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Swaim Funeral Home Moravia with Rev. L B Hawes officiating. Interment Moravia Cemetery.
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Elnora ’Main Irwin
Moravia
George Reading
Davenport
Irwin
Elnora ‘Main
Ripley County
Indiana
Jacob
Amanda Main
John Irwin
Reading
Leora McGee
Chariton
John
Mel
Ottumwa
Lucy Read
Kokomo
Ind
Jane Parsons
Clay Center
Nebi
Swaim Fame
L. B. Hawes
Methodist Church
Cem
Mrs Sheldon Visits Bloomfield Relative in Iowa
Mrs A E Derby and son Rex spent Wednesday with J D Sheldon near Bloomfield Iowa. Mrs Sheldon age 88 formerly of Teonium stays with her son Clarence Stauber and family and is quite poorly. She welcomes visits at Route Bloomfield Iowa in care of Clarence Stauber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Derby
Rex
Ts. J. D. Sheldon
Bloomfield
Sheldon
Teonium
Clarence Stauber
Iowa
Birthday Party for Marion Condra
A birthday party for Marion Condra was hosted on a pleasant Monday afternoon. Attendees included Paul Woodward Bill Bishop L E Jordan Lester Hawes and Marion's brother Wendell. Games were played on the lawn before refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Fa
Bible School to Close With Program Moravia
After two weeks of Bible study the Moravia daily vacation Bible school will close this week with a program at the Christian church Sunday evening at 8 00 oclock. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Christian Church Unday
Church Services and Sunday Schedules Across Local Pews
A rundown of Sunday School and worship times at multiple churches including Nazarene, Methodist, Wi faba, Iconium, Teonium, and Fai Wn. Services listed: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 9:00 p.m. evening events, Bible study evenings, and church schools with varying start times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
M. H. Chnson
Methodist Church
L. B. Hawes
Faba
Peters to Operate Repair Shop in Same Location
C. E. Peters will continue to run his repair shop at the same site despite selling his residence and shop building to Mrs. Max McDonough. He and Mrs. Peters plan to move to the Tillmont property near the school after an upstairs apartment is finished, but he has leased the shop building and will keep operating there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Peters
Peters
Max McDonough
Tillmont
Marriage of Bonnie Lea Rumley and West Rumley
Mr and Mrs Harry Rumley of Adell announce the marriage of their daughter Bonnie Lea to West Rumley of Richland Washington. The double ring ceremony was read by Rev W E Burd at his Moravia home on May 19 at 2 o'clock in the presence of family and close friends. Bridesmaid Norleen Sanders and best man LaVerne Rumley attended. The bride wore sky blue georgette and taffeta with carnations. The groom wore a navy suit. guests included Calvin Rumley Des Moines and Joann Watkins Lancaster Missouri. The couple will reside at 1006 Adams St Richland Washington after May 20. A reception followed at the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie ‘Main
Harry DuVall
Lew Hiner
Jeraldine Hiner
James Stevens
Robert Stoops
Mary Hastie
Velma Benge
Des Moines
Albia
Towa Southern Utilities Company
Harry Rumley
Adell
R. 1
Bonnie Lea
West
Rumley
Richland
Washington
W. E. Burd
Moravian Church of the Nazarene
Moravia
Norleen Sanders
LaVerne Rumley
Merchant Marine
Calvin Rumley
Joann Watkins
Lancaster
Emma Ray
Moulton
Burness
Moravia High School
Pacific
Adams St
Glenn Clancey
Leonard Watkins
Joann
Barbara Sue
Barton
Isabelle Watts
Dovey Underwood
Udell
Doner Sanders
Norleen
Edna Mae Gearing
Edd Rumiley
LaVerne
Douglas and Burness
Bee
Observes S4th Birthday J Taylor at Hayes home
J Jeff Taylor observed his fourth birthday on Thursday May 28 at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jim Hayes southeast of Blakesburg. He has lived here since 1861 and moved with daughter Zula to the Hayes home in April due to ill health. His eyesight is failing and he cannot work but enjoys radio programs and visits from family and friends. Other children could not attend due to bad weather. He has two sons Ed and Othel of Moravia and two daughters Cynthia Taylor of Maines and Mrs J L Delong of Bushnell Neb.
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Jeff) Taylor
Jim “Hayes
Blakesburg
Zula Taylor
Hayes
Othil
Moravia
Cynthia Taylor
Maines
J. L. Delong
Bushnell
Shorthorn Auction Soured by Local Disturbance Attendance
E G Hawk and Claude Hawk attended the South Central District Shorthorn cattle show in Knoxville on Monday. They presented a consignment from their short horn herd in this sale event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G
Claude Hawk
Knoxville Mondey
Mabel Simmons Fatally Injured in Automobile Crash
Mrs Mabel Dudley Simmons was killed Friday when her car was struck by a truck near Centerver. Her daughter survived with minor injuries. funeral services were held in Denver. Surviving relatives include husband Ralph Simmons daughter Catherine Rea and siblings Orville Russell Dudley Lee Otis Dudley and Mrs Kenneth Proctor Albia Moravia Denver. The accident prompted travel plans for relatives to Denver.
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Orville Dudley
Mabel Dudley Simmons
Centerver
Dudley
Kenneth Proctor
Albia
Denver
Simmons
Moravia
Carrie Walden
Lee
Otis Dudley
Two Local Girls Plan Studying at Electronic Radio Institute
Barbara Broshar and Betty Jean Brown have been accepted for enrollment in the Electronic Radio Television Institute in Omaha, entering June 4 for 10 to 12 weeks, then seven weeks at airline headquarters for intensive training. The program leads to on the job schooling nationwide with high employment prospects in communications, teletype, and related fields. Barbara is a Moravia high school graduate, and Betty Jean was a 1944 graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Broshar
Betty Jean’. Brown
Electronic Radio~ Television Institute
Omaha
United States
Barbara
Moravia High School
Betty Jean
Cooperative Dinner For Madison Visitors At Veach Home
Dak ER cooperative dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Veach in Madison Wisconsin honored guests Dak ER Rey and Mrs. Doyle Hauschultz. Attendants included Rosa Knight, Maybelle Knight, Bernard Barnthouse, Duane Veach, Aaron Sampbell, Lampbell family, and Jolly visitors. Rev HauSchultz and his wife paused during their trip to Sterling Kansas where he seeks church training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E
Lampbell
Duane
Delma Veach
Clell
Jolly
Hauschultz
Sterling
Kansas
Visi
Coltrain Elected Temporary Chairman Of Appanoose Sheep Men
Kenneth Coltrain of Moravia was elected temporary chairman of the Appanoose county sheep men organization formed at a meeting of purebred breeders and flock owners at the Farm bureau office Tuesday evening last week. Virgil Dooley of Center Ville is vice chairman, E Glenn Bailey of Mystic secretary treasurer, and Carl Alden of Udell and Paul Harris of Mystic directors. The meeting discussed wool marketing and common wool and lamb production problems. Glen Birlingmair of the Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Association noted all wool sold ends at the Commodity Credit Corporation and highlighted flock management and proper care of fleeces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Coltrain
Moravia
Appanooss
Glen Birlingmair
Thhe
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Appu+ noose county extension
Commodity Credit Corporation
Birlingmair
Twentieth Century Club Elects Officers
The Twentieth Century Club held its last meeting of the year at Mrs. Cody Luse’s home. After an 8 cooperative dinner, officers were elected with Mrs. Charles Coffin as president, Mrs. C. M. Mer Fatridge as vice president, and Mrs. H. & Glick as secretary-treasurer. The mystery pals were revealed and the afternoon ended with a club song led by Mrs. F. B. Jolly at the piano. A cooperative supper was planned for June 11 at the E. O. Tucker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Cody Luse
Charles Coffin
Mra. C. M. Mer Fatridge
Mra. H. &. Glick
Mra. F. B. Jolly
E. O. Tucker
Memorial oruresent set for Sunday service June 2
A memorial service is planned for Sunday June 2 at 2:00 at a local venue. The observance honors Donald, with friends and family gathering to pay tribute and remember his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nilin Icen
Donald
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M. H. Elson
Chicago
Minols
Moravia F.B.A
Louis Schaffner, Jr
Eenae
Rex Binshert
Caldwell
Idaho
Anne Vag
Donald Darby
Dal
Geners
Doald W. Darby
Ted
Cooperats
John Laws
Dale
Gail Fox
CBI
Guam
Donald Davis
Harold ,Davis
Glenview
Ill
State University
Town City
Darla Davis
Betty Davis
Dor Ja
James Rhee
St. Louis, Mo
Billy Wilton
MTC
Sansatonic
Forrest _ Parvi
A.A.F.B.U
Geigier Field
Bay
MR. Turner
Courtesy
Duane Wood
Pon McCloud
Viola Paris
Weds
Mrs. Sheldon
Marion Condra
Bible School
Bonnie Rumley
Mrs. Woslay Rumley
Mabel Simmons
Television Institute
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