Moravia opens 1955 56 with Blakesburg losses and Udell win
Blakesburg visits Moravia and defeats the Moravia girls 68 to 55 and the Moravia boys 59 to 42. Ann Easter scores 24 and Judy Martin 23 for Moravia with Sharon Walker at 6. Udell trips Moravia 41 40 in overtime for the boys while the Moravia girls win 41 24. Easter leads Udell defense with 15 for Purdum and Greene score highs for Udell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakesburg
Moravia
MHS
Ann Easter
Judy Martin
Sharon Walker
Anderson
Helmick
Thompson
MHL
Hayes
Richard MecDaniel
L. Pfannebecker
Bill Rose
Jerry Main
Wayne Lindley
Davis
Jed. Blakesburg
Cloyed
Moravia Cage
Udell
Loretta Witt
Nancy Vance
P. Hopkins
Hinto
Clark
Jim McCord
Larry Pfannebecker
Jerold Rose
Richard McDanel
Greene
Purdum
Whisler
Silliman
Walker
Moravia Boys
Truth Council Attended by 98 Guests and Members
The Truth Council met at the I C O F lodge hall Wednesday evening with 93 attendees from Centerville Moulton and Bloomfield. Moravia Noble Grand Mrs Melissa Felton presided. Bloomfield kitchen band, Moulton and Centerville readings and solos, group singing by Moravia. Silver offering to Mason City Home Fund. Refreshments by Gladys Harsh and Mettie Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Centerville
Moulton
Bloomfield
Melissa Felton
Moravia Noble Grand
Bloomfield Lodge
Moulton Lodge
Mo‘rayia
Home Fund
Mason City
Gladys Harsh
Mettie Roland
Sermon Series On Ten Commandments Los Angeles Church
Dr J Richard Sneed preaches ten commandment sermons at First Methodist Church Los Angeles. The talks will be published as a booklet with titles including Give God Priority and No Substitutes Please Others include Make Sunday Creative Remember Tomorrow Live and Let Live Love Honor Cherish Pay What Thou Owest Don't Lie Speak the Truth Capture the Green Monster Send name and address to Flist Methodist Church 813 So Hope St Los Angeles Voluntary contributions pay the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Sneed
First Methodist Church
Los Angeles
Moravia
Flist Methodist Church
Hope St
Class Hight Entertains at Masquerade Party
Cragg 8 of the Methodist church held a masquerade party at the Bert Turner home Monday evening. Party games were played. Mrs John Grenfell and John Bailey won prizes on the best costumes. Barbequed sandwiches, potato chips, doughnuts, coffee and hot chocolate were served. The refreshments committee was Mrs Turner and Mrs John Veach, games hostesses Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Ralph Spencer. Mr and Mrs Art Fox and Rev and Mrs John Grenfell were guests. There were 26 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cragg
Methodist Church
Bert Turner
John Grenfell
John Bailey
Turner
John Yveach
Frank Wilson
Ralph Spencer
Art Fox
Taylor Aid Notice And Hobby Show Dates
Notice of Taylor aid at the home of Mrs Dan Mihalovich on November 9. Hobby show at the Agricultural Building on November 8 from 11 00 to 4 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Dan Mihalovich
Boy Leaves Center Villa for Military Service
Donald McClurg son of Mr and Mrs Pau McClurg departed Center Villa by bus Monday morning to join service with the Boys In Service strengthening the nation during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McClurg
Pau McClurg
Centervilla
Moravia Votes Tuesday for Mayor and Council
Tuesday is election day in Moravia with polls at the community building from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Current officeholders P. K. Horner mayor Lee Hiatt Art Fox O. C. Kanter Max McDonough and Carl Black seek re election for council. C Coulson seeks treasurer. New candidates Merle D. Smith for mayor Karl Tuttle N. R. Ward M. K. Blackman and Russell Hughes vie for council. A large voter turnout is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
P. K. Horner
Lee Hiatt
Art Fox
C. Kanter
Max McDonough
Carl Black
C. Coulson
Merle D. Smith
Karl Tuttle
N. R. Ward
M. K. Blackman
Russell Hughes
Spencer Curtis wedding in Ottumwa attended by Davis family
Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and daughters Linda and Dixie attended the wedding of Richard Carl Spencer of Albia and Misa JoAnn Curtis of Ottumwa at 2 pm Sunday at the Davis Street Christian church. Ralph was an usher, Mrs Davis a bridesmaid, Linda a junior bridesmaid, and Dixie a flower girl. Other Moravia attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer and Mr and Mrs John Spencer and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Davis
Linda
Dixie
Richard Carl Spencer
Albia
Misa JoAnn Curtis
Ottumwa
Davis Street Christian Church
Ralph
Davis
Moravia
Paul Spencer
John Spencer
Ralph Spencer
T. C. Club Meets With Mrs Pennington
The E. T. C. club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. R. R. Pennington’s home. Hostess Mrs. Pennington led the entertainment and Mrs. Harry DuVell won the door prize. Dessert and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
R. R. Pennington
Harry DuVell
Ernest Kincade Hospitalized After Heart Attack
Ernest Kincade was taken to Centerville hospital on Friday after a heart attack and is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kincade
St. Josephs Hospital
Courcaes First Christian Church Sunday Services
Rev W F T Evans leads Sunday School at 10 followed by Communion and sermon by guest Rev Leonard Sammons at 11. Bible Study and sermon by Sammons at 7 30 p.m. Friday November 4 World Community Union observance led by Mrs Marshall Perry at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F.T. Evans
Mra
Birdie Main
Leonard Sammons
World Community Union
Marshall Perry
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Meetings
Grace Methodist Church outlines Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic service at 6:30 p.m. MVE at 7:30 p.m. Official board meets after the service. On Monday November 7 at 7:30 p.m. there is a Sunday School teachers training session. Wednesday November 9 at 7:30 features a prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
MVE
Nazarene Church Schedule Promotes Services and Prayer Meetings
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. Donald R. Thurman as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. It schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Worship at 11:00 a.m., a 6:45 p.m. special service, a 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. A World Community Day event is set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. gathering at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Frank Woodward
the Christian Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
Rev 3 Hing minister Earl Boyer Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:55 a.m. Youth 6:45 p.m. Evening 7:30 p.m. Family Night Wednesday Council meets Nov 7 at World Community Day service at First Christian Church with all local churches Friday 7:30 p.m. Young Adult Fellowship Saturday 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Hing
Earl Boyer
Council of Administration
Sto Pan
World Community Aay
First Christian Church
Moravia Iowa Election Notice for November 8 1955
Notice announces an election in Moravia Iowa Appanoose County on November 8 1955. Voters will elect a mayor two years treasurer two years and five councilmen two years. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm at Moravia Community Building. Dated October 10 GB Wingles Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose County
Iowa
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Fairview Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 00 am and Worship Service at 9 40 am with special music each Sunday Pastor Rev Blackstone and Sunday School Superintendent Kermit Gladfelder. On Monday night November 7 at 7 30 pm Rex Foster will show pictures from Germany, everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Blackstone
Kermit Gladfelder
Rex Foster
Germany
World Community Day Observed in Moravia
Moravia hosts World Community Day at 7:30 p.m. Friday November 4 at First Christian Church with all local churches uniting. Theme Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread presiding by Mrs. Marshall Perry. Churches present prayers, address, offering, and clothing drive for overseas relief. Special music planned from participating churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
First Christian Church
Marshall Perry
Christian Church
Church of the Nazarene
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn King
Grace Methodist Church
Church World Service
St. Louis
Thank you for the hospital cards and calls
Mrs. Leo Dagle expresses gratitude for the cards letters and calls received during the hospital stay and says they were greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Dagle
Band Mothers Thank Donors For Tag Day And Bake Sale
The Band Mothers express gratitude to everyone who helped with the tag day and bake sale held Saturday. They thank members for donating food and those who contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturay
Good Neighbor Deed Harvests Corn on Unionville Farm
On Wednesday October 26 a group of 36 neighbors gathered at the farm home of Mrs. Writa Irelan to harvest about 35 acres of corn. Local families from Unionville and surrounding areas contributed machinery and labor, with many named participants listed for both farming and meal preparations at the Methodist church where the noon meal was provided by several community ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Writa Irelan
Gaylord Main
Elvin Stocker
Bob Stocker
Burdette Ward
Raymond Lockman
Moravia
Russell Alden
Clarence Hunt
Richard Burger
Rex Albertson
Keith Deahl
Udell
John Harrington
Joe Wilson
Richard Harrington
Dale Riegel
Billie Lockman
Jack Martin
Lazelle Strunk
Glen Smith
Carl Miller
Willard Brain
Irelan
Robert Morlan
Ross Starks
John Irelan
Cecil Morlan
Clifford Burger
Robert Herman
Virgil Johnson
Vernon Burger
Harry Herman
Joe Smith
Dwight Harrington
Orville Rogers
Richard Ogden
Neale Wagner
Banks Doggett
Card of Thanks for Corn Picking Help
To all who assisted with corn picking and food, please accept our deep thanks. Writa M Irelan and Carol Joyce express gratitude for the support and kindness shown during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Writa M. Irelan
Carol Joyce
Public To Attend School Open House During Education Week
During the week of November 6 12 American Education Week promotes schools as America’s investment with a 35th annual NEA backed push. Moravia invites parents to visit, with Visit Your School Days on November 9 10 from 9 45 to 3 45. High school demo and open house set for November 9 at 7 00 pm with department showcases. Mr and Mrs Dale Lower of Rockford Illinois visited Mrs Anna Kaster over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.E.A
The
American Legion
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
U.S. ‘Office of Education
America
Moravia
Tuttle
Craver
Danneman
Thorson
Sheldon
Homecoming Queen Named at State Teachers College
Betty Vance daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Vance was crowned homecoming queen at Iowa State Teachers College halftime of the Panther Morningside game. A 1952 Moravia high school graduate she was chosen from fifteen nominees by lettermen and is a business education senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Vance
Marvin Vance
Iowa State Teachers College
Betty
Teachers College
Moravia High School
Moravia Farm Service Company progresses in formation
The Moravia Farm Service company advances toward active service with by-laws approved and directors to be elected by stockholders from Appanoose, Monroe, and Davis counties. A four member temporary committee represents Appanoose until the three county area holds its organizational meeting in January. Stock sales in Appanoose and Monroe meet goals. Davis county sales pending. Local adults attend evening classes on livestock diseases and basket weaving. Moravia to host oil, gas storage and fertilizer facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Farm Service Company
Centerville
Ona
Appancose County Farm Bureau
Fred Clayton
Appanoose County
Ora Powell
Joe Wilson
Jess Hoover
Dan Mihalovich
Appanoose
Monroe
Davis
Moravia
Bloomfield
Walter Gardner
Albila
Davis County
Monroe Counties
Funeral Services Tuesday For Melissa Kelsey 85
Melissa Susan Hiner daughter of David and Mary Hiner was born August 11 1870 in Chariton township Appanoose IA and died October 30 1955 at Phillips Nursing Home Centerville IA at age 85. She married W E Kelsey on July 12 1891 who died December 14 1950. They lived in Iconium moving to Iconium in 1941. Survived by three children J E MeAninch and J Argo near Iconium and R Pearl Kelsey Hampton IA with 12 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren, a sister Rosa Beaty Centerville and brother George Hiner near Centerville. Funeral Tuesday November 1 at 2:30 pm at the Christian church Iconium officiated by Rev W F P Evang. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery Turner funeral home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Susan Hiner
David and
Mary Main Hiner
Chariton Township
Appanoose County
Iowa
Phillips Nursing Home
Centerville
W. E. Kelsey
Iconium
J. E. Me Aninch
Jay Argo
R. Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
Rosa Beaty
George Hiner
Kelsey
Teonium Christian Church
Christian Church
W. F P. T. Evang
Hillcrest Cemetery
Turner Funeral Home
Cred of Thanks for McAninch and Argo Families
We express deep gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness sympathy and floral gifts in our recent bereavement the death of our loved one Mr and Mrs John McAninch Mr and Mrs Jay Argo and family and Mrs Pearl Kelsey Me and Mew
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAninch
Jay Argo
Pearl Kelsey
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Craver
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs C W Craver. Roll call answered Inventions we may see in the future. Mrs Ted Campbell gave a book review and résumé of author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
C. W. Craver
Ted Campbell
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 in Nov 7
Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M holds a regular meeting Monday evening November 7 with work in the third degree. Visiting brothers welcome. Paul Dicks Worshipful Master C C Coulson Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Paul Dicks
Eastern Story to Hold Meeting honors and dues night
Regular meeting of the Order of the Eastern Story set for Tuesday November 8 at 7 30 pm. Twenty five year members will be honored along with past matrons and patrons. Dues night for large year dues. Katherine Charity W M Mildred Bishop Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Story
Katherine Charity
W. M. Mildred Bishop
Halloween Party by M Y F At Methodist Church
The MYF held a Halloween party at the Methodist church parlor on Monday evening. Pong games and a scavenger hunt were enjoyed. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh. Refreshments included beefburgers potato chips pumpkin pie with whipped cream and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My.f
Methodist
Maurice Walter
Richard Tubaugh
Tag Day and Babe Nets Band Mothers Funds
The Band Mothers club realized $122.12 Saturday from a tag day and bake sale held at Spencer Grocery. They canvassed the town selling tags to raise funds for new uniforms for band members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Spencer
Band Mothers
Unionville Father and Son Banquet Friday
The Unionville Methodist church will hold the annual Father and Son banquet Friday evening at 6 30 pm. Everyone is welcome. J M Beck will show pictures of England and Canada. Mrs Art Fox learned Monday evening of her father John T Hayward illness in Des Moines hospital after a heart attack. Mr and Mrs Hayward and their son John Bok Minnesota spent Friday with the Fox family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Art Fox
John T. Hayward
Des Moines
Hayward
John Bok
Minnesota
Fox
Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Larry Easter near Centerville
Mr and Mrs Larry Easter of near Centerville welcomed a son born October 27 at St. Josepha hospital in Centerville. The baby weighed 6 pounds and was named Cae ee ae. Grandparents listed include Forrest Easter of Monvista and J H L Fosters of Canter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Easter
Centerville
St. Josepha Hospital
Cae Ee
Wixg
Forrest Easter
Monvistad
J. HL. Fosters
Canter
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Pulaski
Truth Council
Spencer-Curtis
T. C. Club
Centerveille
Courcaes
Wingles
Waunetta Perry
Hawaii
Wauneta Perry
Jean Bricker
Honolulu
Princess Kaiulani
Waikiki
George Lemmon
Islands
Pacific Paradise
Miss Perry
Braniff International Airways
Miss Bricker
Stark
Mrs
Dale Lower
Rockford, Ill
Anna Kaster
Bill Neff
Lederle Laboratories
Fry
Claude Hawk
Melissa Kelsey
20Th Century
M.Y.F
Babe
Unionville Father and Son
Flight
Stork
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