Albia Editor Delivers Father and Son Banquet Speech
One hundred fourteen attended the Father and Son banquet at the Methodist church sponsored by Class 8. Donald A. Nourburg, editor of the Albia newspapers, spoke urging fathers to enjoy their sons youth and noting changes for the better since his own boyhood. John T. Card hosted, with Frank Whaley leading music and a quartet of area high schoolers. Albert Brain was oldest father, Larry Brooks youngest. Mearl Waller had the most sons, and W. W. Murdy the father with the oldest son. Jerry Bellman, son of Dean Bellman, was the youngest son present. A quiz followed the group singing, featuring both fathers and sons as contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Donald A. Nourburg
Albia
John T. Card
Frank Whaley
Howard Smith
Ray Charity
Don Sears
Bill Harris
Bill Broshar
Skip Broshar
Seven Men With Full Attendance At AG Night School
Gene Hoffman of Appanoose County F H A will lead a Farm Finance discussion at Moravia adult agriculture night school on Wednesday evening November 5. He will present slide pictures with the talk. An additional farm safety meeting is set for November 16. Members with perfect five meeting attendance are listed along with others at 90 and 80 percent. Certificates and prizes will be awarded to members attending eight or more meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Hoffman
Appanoose County
F.H.A
Moravia
Tconium Ladies Aid Joins World Service Club
The Tconium ladies aid joined the World Service Club becoming Iconium W.S.C.S. They held an afternoon quilting session with a brief business and devotional meeting. The devotion included a song and prayer followed by membership voting and discussion. Refreshments were served by the October committee to local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tconium Ladies Aid
Iconium W.S.C.S
W.S.C.S
Flo! Frame
Addie Sheldon
Arlie Argo
Hazel Rinehart
Bertha Overturf
Judy
Icel Christy
Vera Firkins
Maude Whitehead
Don
Heilyer
Grace Whitehead
Sandra
Dorothy Calhoun
Richard
Ruth McCord
Blanche Argo
Siby Argo
Carrie Turner
Nellie Thompson
Mitzie Sawvel Hosts Junior Endeavors Meeting
The Junior Endeavor of the E. U. B. church met at Mitzie Sawvel's home Tuesday evening with 14 attendees. Guests dressed in Halloween costumes, Kathleen Halden was noted for best guess, and refreshments of fruit salad cookies and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitzie Sawvels
Kathleen Halden
ETC Club Meeting With Mrs Frank Lathen
The ETC club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Frank Lathen s home. Guests included Mrs Della Beasley of Iowa City and Mrs Gene Lethen and Mike. Mrs Howard Carson led the entertainment while Mrs Paul Spencer won the mystery box. Dainty refreshments were served for a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Frank Lathen
Della Beasley
Iowa City
Gene Lethen
Mike
Howard Carson
Paul Spencer
Bazaar and Bake Sale by W S C S at Community Hall
The W S C S of the Methodist church will hold a bazaar and bake sale connected with the God’s Portiok program on November 9 in the community building. The event runs from 1:00 PM with pie and coffee served throughout the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.8
C.S
Methodist Church
Moravia's Newest Home Above
Moravia's Turner family builds a six room frame house east of their former home between it and the M. K. Blackman residence. The insulated home has three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bath, full basement and an oil furnace. Ground broke April 7, basement poured May 4, and the family moved in December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bert Turner
M. K. Blackman
Turner
Queen Candidates Selected For Firemen's Ball Nov 18
Moravia high school announces candidates Viola Hammond Waunelta Perry Verna Harper and Patty Halden for the Firemen's Ball queen crown on Friday November 18 in the high school gym. Tickets go on sale late this week through fire department members with proceeds funding a new portable pump for the Moravia fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Hammond
Waunelta Perry
Verna Harper
Patty Halden
Schovl
Moravia
Kensingtons Enjoy Halloween Party
The Kensington club met Thursday evening October 27 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Oehler with 23 present. Everyone wore masks and costumes. Mrs. Art Fox won best costume among women and Gus Suze among men. High score went to Mrs. Witherby and Artl Fox. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Card and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Charity. Refreshments featured fruit salad whipped cream cupcakes sandwiches and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Jay Oehler
Art Fox
Gus Suze
Witherby
Artl Fox
John Card
Raymond Charity
Jolly Rockers Hold Masquerade Party Night
Jolly Rockers enjoyed a masquerade party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle McDane with Mrs. McDane and Mrs. Inez Lockman hosting. Prizes were awarded in the masked game to Mrs. Ray Lockman, Bill Melson, and Ronald Lockman, then rock music and four tables of play followed unmasking as twenty attendees feasted on oyster soup, crackers, sandwiches, pickles, wafers, and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Rockers
Doyle McDane
Taylor Alj Meeting With Mrs Ivan Harsh
The article notes a planned meeting involving Taylor Alj and Mrs Ivan Harsh. It references a November event tied to the Taylor Aid and an associated dinner, with mentions of Mrs Van Harst and others. Details are fragmentary and clarify few concrete facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Alj
Ivan Harsh
Navy
van Harst
Cox
Theo Miler
Mig
Dean Bellman
Tanaly Uscul
Gerald Hawk Injured by Corn Picker Incident
Gerald Hawk of southwest Moravia sustained injuries Tuesday when his right hand and glove were caught in a corn picker. He broke one bone and bruised a finger, was taken to Centerville hospital for x rays, had the hand dressed, and returned home Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Hawk
Moravia
Centerville Hospital
Moravia Garden Club Plans Cooperative Dinner
The Moravia Garden Club met at Mrs. Leonard Palmer's home for the October gathering with 17 members sharing childhood garden memories. Mrs. Frank Rogers spoke on bulbs for indoor growing and Mrs. Max McDonough led on dish garden planting. plans for November with Mrs. L. M. Williams include a cooperative noon dinner and a Christmas gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Leonard Palmer
W. V. Murdy
Lester Sawyer
Frank Rogers
Max McDonough
L. M
Birdie Main Honored at Cooperative Dinner
A gathering at Mrs. Birdie Main’s home Thursday celebrated her birthday. Relatives donated food baskets and spent the day quilting, with Mrs. Main’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Andy Brown in attendance along with numerous Brown and related kin from Leonium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main
Andy Brown
Osa
Willian Kelsey
Russell Brown
Beryl Brown
Jay Argo
John McAninch
Leonium
Lloyd Brown
Mary Hoskinson
Glen Fowler
Lorraine
Family Notices From Hartwick and Newton Iowa
A baby boy named Dennis Rayburn Get born Oct 21 to Mr and Mrs Ernest Harn Hartwick. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Charles Van Dorin and Mr and Mrs Leo Custer Newton. A daughter born Oct 25 at University Hospital Iowa City to Mr and Mrs Francis C Miller Newton. A baby boy born Oct 2 to Mr and Mrs Glyde Valles Marshalltown weighing five pounds three ounces. Parents listed include Ken Seth Eugene and Mr and Mrs J W Callen as grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Harn
Hartwick
Iowa
Walter Dennis
Charles van Dorin
Leo Custer
Newton
Dennis Rayburn
B.C. Custer
Francis C. Miller
Bor
University Hospital
Iowa City
Welded
Winves
Mroo
Glyde Valles
Marshalltwwin
Sui Burn
Horace Schaffner to Lead Moravia Revival Series
Horace Schaffner, former Moravian and now pastor of Kellerton Church of Christ, will evangelize at Moravia Church of Christ for two weeks starting Monday evening November 14. He will present five sermons including The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told and How is Your Average, with services each night at 7 30 pm through Saturday November 26. All are invited.
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Moravia
Nazarene Church Sunday Services and Meetings
Church schedule lists Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs F A Hahn as superintendent, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. N Y P and Juniors meet, 7:30 p.m. Evening church service, and Thursday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting.
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Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Paater
Mra
Church of Christ Ravia Sunday Services Schedule
The Church of Christ in Ravia lists Bible school at 10:00 a m with Gene McCrory, Lord's supper at 12:00 a m, and Bible study at 6:30 p m. The study focuses on the eighth chapter of Hebrews.
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Gene McCrory
Church of Christ Iconium Service Schedule
The church announces Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and Lord's supper at 11:00 a.m. Worship, singing, and preaching follow. Prayer and Bible study are held at 8:00 p.m. each Monday night. All are invited to attend for plain preaching and teaching of God’s word.
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule
Grace Methodist Church Moravia lists Wauneis McConnell as minister. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. sermon topic Faith. Evening service at 6:00 p.m. M Y F program also scheduled.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Wauneis McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church Sunday Worship Service
Waunelta McConnell pastor announces Sunday services at Wesley Methodist Church. Morning worship begins at 10 30 a m with a sermon on Faith followed by Sunday school. all are invited to attend.
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Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Tedhoa
Otterbein Home jars and church notices invited worship
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Earl Kabuck with Tara Mason as Sunday School Superintendent lists services: worship 6 30 p m youth fellowship 7 30 p m preaching 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting 2 00 p m Friday World Community Day observed by all churches at the Church of the Nazarene. The barrel of empty jars from Otterbein Home is here. We invite you to come and worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl FE. Kabuck
Tara Mason
Church of the Nazarene
Otterbein
What Think Ye of Christ Sermon at Fairview Church
Lee Benz and helpers invite the community to Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. with Jvely and Bible discussions. Public worship follows at 9:45 a.m. for all ages. Sermon subject: What Think Ye of Christ.
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Fairview Methodist
Jvely
Lee Benz
Christ
Conium Methodist Church Services and Outreach
The church invites all to Sunday school at 9:00 with ample quarters and helpers, followed by public worship at 11:00 with the sermon In the Church, but Asleep. Special meetings run nightly through next Sunday with a ventriloquist act by Mr. Richmond and his dolls Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Whitehead
Mr. Richmond
God's Portion Sale at Moravia Community Hall
Farmers and townspeople will auction wagon loads of corn oats and other produce on Wednesday November 9 at 1 00 p m at Moravia Community Hall as part of the God s Portion program by Grace Methodist church The W S C S bazaar runs concurrently Those with donations should contact Don Wolf or bring items Wednesday morning A church program follows in the evening all members and former residents are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Community Hall
Grace Methodist Church
W.S.C.S
Methodists ‘Church
Don Wolf
Frank Swaims Enjoy Vacation Through West
Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim returned from a Wyoming trip visiting his sisters Mrs Mary Wilson and Mrs Tosie Schley in Lusk and cousin Clyde Swaim in Wheatland They also met Preston and Bonnie Hiatt and the Hoskinson girls Fanchen Bannester and Hopel Nunemaker in Wayne and Sioux City before visiting Will Swaim in Town and Webb The couple concluded a very enjoyable journey returning home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swaim
Wyoming
Mr. Swaim
Mary Wilson
Tosie Schley
Lusk
Wyo
Clyde Swaim
Wheatland
Preston
Bonnie Hiatt
Hoskinson Girls
Fanchen Bannester
Wayne
Neb
Hopel Nunemaker
Iconium Family Night Masquerade A Success
Iconium held a family night masquerade with games and refreshments. About 129 masked attendees took part in costume judging, with 14 guessed correctly. Dr Edwards outlined the week’s meeting schedule in the Moravian Union. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Whitehead and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Moravian Union
B. F. Whitehead
Larry Lee
Linda Pearl
Stella Argo
Betty Estlack
Kenney
Dorothy Fpickerel
Wayne
Madge Calhoun
Kenneth
Wayne Thompson
Russell Brown
Gilbert Callen
Elsi Albertson
Bobby
Lois
Darlene
Gary Perry
Beryl Brown
Gertrude Penfield
Neil
Tommy
Maude Whitehead
Don
Nellie Thompson
Glen Turner
Edward McCord
Martha
James
Orville
Clarence Whitehead
Sandra
Sybil Argo
Edwards
Moravia Youth Enjoy Halloween Festivities in Moravia
Moravia residents gathered at the Duckett home southeast of Sconium to husk 15 acres of corn for the family as Halloween activities spread across the community. A large turnout aided by many neighbors helped with the day’s events, including a cooperative noon dinner and a parade through the square ending in costume contests at both the Legion and community halls. Prizes went to students in various grades for funniest and prettiest costumes, with games, dancing, and refreshments shaping the festive evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duckett
Sconium
Jake Firkins
Jack Penfield
Richard
Neil
Tommy
Edwards
Bert Rinehart
Gerald
Lew
Frank Rinehart
Amy Hiner
Harry Scott
Edward McCord
Orville
George McCombs
Lloyd ‘Landgrebe
Ronald
Bill
Ben Allem
Russell Brown
Dickie
Dwight McCord
Delbert Calhoun
Richard Dee
Kenneth Calhoun
Clarence Scott
Dell Hellyer
Dick and Clark
James Nash
Beverly
Glen Overturf
Rex
Judy
Roscoe Argo
Vinton Lundy
Gilbert Callen
Denny
Eugene Argo
Blanche Argo
Maude Whitehead
Rex Haver
Edward
Roy Argo
Nona Dicks
Addie Sheldon
Flo Frame
Clarence Whitehead
Sandra
Mark Allen
Duck Calwell
Leslie Bennett
Clinton Albertson
Darlene
Richard Allen
Carl McCord
Clark Newby
Robert Jennings
Charles
Wayne Thompson
Bruce
Jebe Christy
Nellie Thompson
Carrie Turner
Glen Turner
Fred Taylor
Dave Ankeney
Raymond Perry
Elbert Perry
Leta Duckett
Donna
Jim Argo
Moravia
Legion Hall
Carol Broshar
Fern Foster
Janet Charity
Ith
Sth
Donna Underwood
Judy Martin
Judy Boyer
Jimmy Robinson
Linda Coulson
Kenneth Boyer
McFatridge
Gerald Morgan
Chet Broshar
Jim Morrison
Booster Club
The
Legion
Richard Veach
Jay Oehler
Raymond Ashby
Hazel Hellyer
Art Fox
Lester Sawyer
Max McDonough
Kincade Surprised On 83rd Birthday Celebration
Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren hosted a costume party at Mr. A. W. Kincade’s home Monday night for his 83rd birthday on November 1. Guests included Ernest Kincade, Grover Easter and daughter, Ella June and granddaughters, Earl Exline and children, Kermit Kincade and Karen, Clara Morrison, and Marilyn Steele with daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kincade
Mr. Kincade
Ernest Kincade
Grover Easter
Ella June
Dianne
Sherry
Earl Exline
Bonnie
Dwayne
Dixie
Kermit Kincade
Karen
Clara Morrison
George Steele
Marilyn
Auxiliary County Convention Held in Centerville
Mesdames Garnet McDonough Leonard Palmer C M McFatridge Ernest Kincade Frank Lathen Chet Hroshar John Veach Obe Burns Florence Underwood Lester Brain attended the American Legion county fall convention Thursday evening at the Legion home in Centerville. Eighty two women, including state auxiliary officers, heard county president Mrs Palmer preside. County secretary Mrs McDonough reported local unit membership at 72, above quota. Spring convention planned for Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Garnet McDonough
Leonard Palmer
C. M. McFatridge
Ernest Kincade
Frank Lathen
Chet Hroshar
John Veach
Obe Burns
Florence Underwood
Lester
Brain
American Legion
Legion 1
Centerville
Palmer
McDonough
Moravia
Carl Richard Hiatt Accepts Dispatcher Position in Kansas City
Carl Richard Hiatt completed telegraphy training at the Milwaukee depot and passed the dispatcher exam. He has accepted a position with the bridge and train terminal in Kansas City, leaving Munday to report for work on November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Richard Hiatt
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Munday
Carpenters Observe Golden Anniversary in Oakland
Mr. and Mrs. L. O Carpenter celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday October 18 at their Oakland home. A golden bichir flown in from Hawaii was given to Mrs Carpenter for the occasion. The couple married October 17 1899 near La Plat Mo in a double ceremony with Mr and Mrs Alva Allen. They are remembered as the parents of Mrs Loyal Bisby former Union publishers.
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L. O Carpenter
Oakland
Calif
Fire Crews Respond At Guy Argo Farm
Moravia fire department rushed to the Guy Argo farm northeast of town at 11 15 Tuesday night. A straw stack caught fire and spread to a nearby grade fire near the Vicks building. The blaze was quickly extinguished and the department finished dousing the remaining flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Guy Argo
Trulia
Vicks
Fire drill and supper at Maple Grove school
A disrupted notice says a fire safety program and supper will be held at Maple Grove School on November 4. Tony extinguished a fire in the vicinity as volunteers, including Mrs. Hayiond Ashby, organize the event and ask ladies to bring boxes.
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Maple Grove School
Speeingiusie
Tony
Misread text item about health clinic event
Muddled OCR summary notes Geraldine Busse at a Center health clinic. Mentions giving shots and disease prevention at a high school setting on a Wednesday. Includes supervisor reference and local names but details are unclear and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Geraldine Busse
Centerculuily
She Ules
Ville
Moravia Fire Department Praised for Quick Response
Readers commend Moravia Fire Department for rapid dispatch after a Tuesday alarm. Mentioning individuals Mi, Mis, Guy Argo, the note thanks the team for efficient handling and community support during a local incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fairview Church Series of Meetings Planned
Fairview Church announces a week long series starting Sunday morning November 6 with nightly services. Topics include What Think Ye of Christ and The Way Into Manhood plus nights focused on Sunday school women neighbors and family with a final church day and roll call for membership. Visitors from other churches welcome to attend all meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
God
Local Officers Attend O E Eight Grand Chapter
Mrs. Gerald Hunter Grand Esther of Iowa formerly of Moravia participated in the Seventy second Grand Chapter session in Des Moines. Other local Easter Star officers in attendance included Mrs. Trenton Wilson worthy mediator Moravia Mrs. Howard Ryans associate intron Moravia Mrs. Fern Wright worthy dation Moulton and Mrs. Dale Schreiner Woerlly hietrow Movie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Hunter
Grand Esther
Iowa
Moraia
Des Moines
Vet
Easter Star
Trenton Wilson
Worthy Tautiven
Moravia
Howard Ryans
Intron
Fern Wright
Worthy Dation
Moulton
Dale Schreiner
Woerlly Hietrow
Andy Supper Program and Candy Supper Showers Planned
A local program and candy supper is scheduled for Friday evening with special music. All ladies are invited to bring lox and refreshments after the event. Astr Robert Foster is listed as a teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astr
Robert Foster
Treacher
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W.S.C
Mitzie Sawvel
Moravia's
Queen
Kensingtons
Garden Club
Horace Schaffner
Church of Christ
Ravia
Church OF Christ Iconium
Tconium Methodist
Frank Swaims
West
Iconium Family Night
Ducketts
W. Kincade
pLadge
Munesday
Webume
Dun Bo Wolf
W. M. C. C. Coulson
See
GUY Argo Farm
Progham & Bux Supper
Fairview Church
O.E
Andy
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