Moravia MHS teams split with Blakesburg on local wooden floor
Basketball fans saw Moravia High School girls beat Cincinnati 60 to 51 and boys win 60 to 57 in a doubleheader here as two top officials from Ottumwa, Mel Walker and Charles O’Brien, supervised closely. Mitzi Sawver led the girls with 19, the Martin sisters added 16 each, while Bishop led the Moravia boys with 20 and Moor added 16 in a tense later quarter. Blakesburg overwhelmed Cincinnati 66 to 31 in the late game as Strunk and Jordan starred for Moravia in earlier clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Vyhe Miss
Mel Walker
Charles O'Brien
Ottumwa
MHS
Mohawks
Cincinnati Boys
Blakesburg
Moravia
Strunk
Wanda Jordan
Mitzi Sawyer
On the Farm Training for Veterans Planned
A meeting will be held at Center Ville High School at 7 30 Monday evening November 16 1953 for veterans inducted since June 27 1950 interested in farming The program aims to explain purposes and objectives of the On the Farm Training Program for those wishing to farm and who have completed service Eligibility requires a controllable farm livestock and usable machinery or equipment within two years of discharge or before August 20th Also applicants must have access to a suitable farm and appropriate machinery to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville High School
Club Meeting Notes From Mrs J Johnson Hosts
Mrs John L Johnson hosted a Thurglay afternoon E. T. club gathering. Ghost stories were read, roll call noted tenhicon, and Mrs Frank Lathen led entertainment with Mrs Almont Main guessing the mystery box. Members voted to donate $2 to the United Defense Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Johnson
Thurglay
E. T. Club
Tenhicon
Roll Call
Frank Lathen
Almont Main
United Defense Fund
Septa Weave
Birthday Dinner Celebrates Hammond and Rinehart
A gathering at the George Hammond home in Ottumwa Sunday November 1 marked the 19th birthday celebration for Lawrence Hammond and Hammond Rinehart. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bert Rinehart and others such as Lou Frank Lew Rinehart Mrs Jess ery Carol Geneva Wil and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hammond
Ottumwa
Lawrence Hammond
Hammond) Rinehart
Mra
Bert
Rinehart
Lou
Frank
Lew Rinehart
Jessery
Carol
Geneva
Wil
Mrs Zell Callen To Head Garden Club Moravia
Moravia Garden club met at Mrs B F Whitehead for October. Ira Boyer as president led. Election chose Zell Callen president with others on exec committee. Christmas decorations contest planned with Booster club. Holiday Fair first Saturday in December in Legion hall 1 to 5 pm. Food, candy, crafts, demonstrations. officers and committees named. Guest Mrs George Shahan attended. Sixteen members enjoyed date pudding and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion Hall
C. A. Turner
W. V. Murdy
E. G. Hawk
Eleanor Miller
Cecil Schrodt
Max McDonough
Ralph McDonough
Howard Smith
Frank Wilson
Tale
Zell Callen
Orval Burton
Harold Mason
Ben Williams
Harley Tisue
Warren DuVall
Ralph Davis
Jess Gladfelder
Lester Sawyer
Leonard Palmer
John Veach
B. F. Whitehead
Candy
Les Hiatt
Earl Boyer
Art Fox
Riley Callen
Ernest West
Chas. Coffin
Frank Rogers
Ira Boyer
George Shahan
Harley Tiswe
World Community Day at Grace Methodist Church
World Community Day will be presented at 7 30 p m Friday at Grace Methodist Church with theme Build McDonough presiding Rev Ray Cox of Church of the Nazarene delivers a message A tableau guided by Mrs E G Hawk features women from E U B church and special music plus a free will offering Janet Charity visited Kirksville Missouri over the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodlist
Build McDonough
Ray Cox
Church of the Nazarene
E.G. Hawk
New Highway Post Office Serves Moravia
Moravia inaugurates a new highway post office delivering mail to Des Moines and interceding points. The unit stops nightly at 7 10 p m and returns at 2 30 a m serving Centerville Moulton Bloomfield Lancaster Mo Memphis and Keokuk. It speeds service though the Centerville Albia star route was ended with protests to restore it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Highway
Moravia
Highway
Des Moines
Keokuk
Centerville
Moulton
Bloomfield
Lancaster
Memphg
Moravia Post Office
Albia
Visit Your School Day during Education Week at Moravia
The Moravia school invites parents to attend during American Education Week November 6 14 1953 with a special Visit Your School Day Thursday November 12 from 9 00 to 3 45. The high school will present a 7 00 pm program including physical education and basketball demonstration by Burke Tassell vocal and instrumental music by James Main a F H A demonstration by Mrs Tassell a Thespians skit by Mrs Tuttle and a movie.
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The
American Legion
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
U. S. Office of Education
Moravia
Burke Tassell
Music Department
James Main
F.H.A
Tassell
the Thespians
Tuttle
McClurgs Buy W P Davis Property
Mr and Mrs Paul McClurg and Johnny moved into the W P Davis property east of Oehlers station after purchasing it They also own the Allis Chalmers implement firm bought from Bivin and Robb a little over a year ago The McClurgs previously resided in the Watts property near the LS U depot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McClurg
Johnny
W. P. Davis
Oehler
Aljlis-Chalmers Implement Company
Bivin & Robb
Watts
Ls, U
Condition of Mrs Sears Critical in Iowa City Hospital
Mrs. Orlando Sears remains in critical condition at a hospital in Iowa City. Her husband, Mr. Sears, traveled to Iowa City on Friday to be with her.
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Orlando Sears
Iowa City
Sears
Bivin Purchases G Davis Property At North Town Sale
Wm Bivin bought the G Davis property in the north part of town at Saturday sale with immediate possession. The household goods were also sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bivin
G. Davis
Zone Rally Held at Nazarene Church in Moravia
The Chariton young peoples zone rally was held Friday evening at the Moravia Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Bruce Foley presided and delivered the message. Miss Lucille Miller of LaGona sang a vocal solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Church of the Nazzarene
Bruce Foley
Lacona Church
Lucille Miller
Lagona
Rena Breese Dies At Albia Friday
Rena M. Breese, born June 23, 1877 in Iconium, died October 30 at Bagley nursing home in Albia after a two week stay. She married Edgar E. Breese February 11, 1900 and had three sons Lloyd preceded in death, wife passed July 21, 1944. Survivors Lester Breese Albia Leo Breese Iconium Kenneth Breese Albia. Funeral Monday 2:30 pm Iconium Christian church Rev Marler Albia in charge burial Iconium cemetery.
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Rena M. Breese
Bagley
Albia
Iconium
Edgar E. Breese
Lloyd
Lester Breese
Leo Breese
Kenneth Breese
Iconium Christian Church
Rev
Marler
Albia Christian Church
Twentieth Century Club Meets in Iowa Topics
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Lester Sawvel and Mrs. Ira Robb presiding. Members shared why they liked living in Iowa, and Mrs. C. M. McFatridge contributed an article on Iowa places of interest read aloud by Mrs. Frank Rogers with additional notes about locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Lester Sawvel
Ira Robb
Iowa
C. M. McFatridge
Frank Rogers
Kensingtons Host Book Dessert Party
Mr and Mrs Jay Oehler hosted the Kensington club at a Halloween themed rock dessert party on Thursday evening. Couples arrived masked and well dressed with prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer and Mr and Mrs Ray Charity. Date cake topped with whipped cream and coffee were served at the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Oehler
Kensington Club
Ira Boyer
Ray Charity
Halloween Party Teaches Eight Schoolmates Fun
Janice McDonough entertained eight schoolmates Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max McDonough. The girls played Halloween games and were served black cake and orange ice cream as decorations featured black and orange candles and jack o lanterns.
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Janice McDonough
Max McDonough
Service members Christmas box plea to families
The American Legion Auxiliary asks parents and relatives of servicemen in the states and overseas to send the boys' addresses to Mrs. Howard Smith so Christmas boxes can be mailed. Names must be in by November 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
ISU Gets Unanimous Approval and Town Officers Reelected
Moravia endorsed the Iowa Southern Utilities company 100 percent in the franchise election with 109 yes votes after 112 cast and three spoiled ballots. Moravia officials Bradley Cornett and Broshar aided voters. Moravia, Centerville, and Albia elections saw incumbents reelected or replaced amid light turnout and sticker ballots.
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ISU
Moravia
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
James Bradley
George Cornett
Pearl Eugene Broshar
Electric Company
Booster Club Dinner at Iconium Nov 23
The Booster Club plans a meeting with wives on Monday evening November 23 at Iconium Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larson of Albia will share experiences from their summer Europe trip with slides of photos. The Larsons will recount observations and interesting moments from several countries. Iconium residents and friends are invited to attend for an anticipated large turnout.
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Booster Club
Iconium Methodist Church
Robert Larson
Albia
Europe
Larson
Iconium
Larsons
Rev Rabuck Dies At Coon Rapids
Obituary notes the death of Rev Earl E Rabuck 60 at his Coon Rapids Iowa home after a long illness He served as Moravia E U B pastor 1946 1950 moved to farming near Coon Rapids Survived by Lena two daughters Edith Huebert Dayton Phyllis Mathis KXenia and son Bruce Rabuck five grandchildren and other relatives Funeral held Wednesday at Ralston with church floral tribute Locals extend sympathy to family and friends
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Earl E. Rabuck
Coon Rapids
Iowa
Jung
Moravia
Rebuck
Lena
Lee
Edith) Huebert
Dayton
Ohio
Jack
Phyllis) Mathis
Kxenia
Bruce Rabuck
York
Nebr
Fae
Ralston
Rabuck
Past Matrons Meet at Doris Wilson Home
The past matrons club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Doris Wilson’s home with Mrs. Rowena McFatridge assisting. Thirteen members attended along with a guest, Mrs. C. C. Cullers. Hosts served date pudding with whipped cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Wilson
Rowena McFatridge
C. C. Cullers
Post Office Lobby Closes Early From Nov 2 1953
Effective November 2 1953 the post office lobby will be locked at 5 45 pm to comply with orders of the Highway Post Office.
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Highway Post Office
Thankful message from Terry Martie to friends and helpers
A brief note thanks everyone for their kindness, cards, and gifts received during hospitalization and after returning home.
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Terry Martie
Missionary to Lerve at Grace Methodist Family Night
Rev Harold Harrison of the National Holiness Missionary Society will speak at Grace Methodist Church family night on November 5 at 7 45 pm He will present films about missionary work in Bolivia and issue a public invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Harrison
National Holiness Missionary Society
Grace Methodist Church
Harrison
Bolivia
Mission Band Halloween Party at EUB church basement
Members of the Mission Band with counsellors Mrs Harold Mason and Mrs Wendell Murdy held a masquerade party at the EUB church basement on Saturday evening. Fourteen attendees and two guests Ruth Ann and Richard Murdy enjoyed games unmasking and refreshments including doughnuts popcorn balls and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Band
Harold Mason
Wendell Murdy
Ruth Ann
Richard Murdy
Nazarene youth hold masquerade party at Maddison home
The Nazarene church youth Sunday School class hosted a masquerade party on a Saturday night at the Andrew Maddison home. The event included a mystery line and ghost stories with refreshments of popcorn balls and candy served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Sunday School
Church of the Nazarene
Andrew Maddison
Stork Flight S Of The % £ Stork
Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk announce a daughter named Coleen Ann born Monday November 2 at St Josephs hospital Centerville weighing 9 pounds 14 4 ounces Welcomed by sisters Jeannie and Joanne Grandparents M E Followwill Belstrand and E G Hawk Also Mr and Mrs Wayne Lichty Waterloo announce daughter Debra Rae born November 1 weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces Former Marie Callen Grandparents Zell Callen Mrs Day Sabers Des Moines announce daughter Deborah Kay born October 30 Dorothy Nowells is Mrs Saber
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hawk
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Coleen Ann
Jeannie
Joanne
M. E. Followwill
Belsrand
E. G. Hawk
Wayne Lichty
Waterloo
Debra Rae
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M. H. S. Cane
Cincinnati High
Moravia Boys
Bishop
Kauzlarich
Wilson
Garde
Woodward
Tomlin
Moor
McCord
McDane
MBS
Numa
Bill Bishop
Gary Pfan- Inebecker
Blakesburg Boys
Hammond
Mrs. Zell Callen
Head Garden Club
Methodist Church
Janet Charity
Kirkyville, Or
Paul McClurgs
W. P. Davis Property
Davis Property
Nazarene Church
Leon McDanel
Richard Tomlin
Jerry Woodward
Paul Wilson
Rena Breese
Sawvel
P. K. Horner
D. E. Bishop
N. R. Ward
M. K. Blackman
Black
Lee Hiatt
O. C. Easter
R. R. Pennington
Co. C. Coulson
George Winsler
Sam Mehrhoff
Brad Young
Fowler
Davidson
Leo Craver
Geo Sebben
Grace Bedinger
Zell Price
Rev. Rabuck
Lerve
Nazarene
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