Moravia Teams Crush Cincinnati In Two Games
Moravia hosted Cincinnati for two basketball games Tuesday night sweeping both contests. The girls won 40 to 30 as Mitz Sawyer led with 22 points and Joyce Hiatt added 19. Moravia’s Pace and free throws boosted the lead. The Moravia boys prevailed 62 to 26 with Sawyer connecting on several pivot shots and Joyce Hiatt scoring 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincinnati
Mitz Sawyer
Joyce Hiatt
Joyce Martin
Hiatt
Broshar
Martin
Schaffner O
Sawvel
Brain
McDanel
Kelley
Jordan
Paxston
Vance
Cochran
Blacks Host to Double Eight Pitch Party
The Double Eight club held a pitch party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Black Thursday evening. Assisting were Mr. and Mrs. Peat Broshar of Centerville. Winners included Mrs. Emjl Halden, T. J. Luse, Mrs. T. J. Luse, and Cecil Coulgon. A delicious lunch of hot meat sandwiches, potato chips, relishes, whipped cream dessert, and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Eight
Carl Black
Peat Broshar
Centerville
Winnersips
Emjl Halden
T. J. Lusé
T. J. Luse
Cecil Coulgon
Busy Bee Club Meets With Mary McFatridge
The Busy Bee club met Wednesday with Mary McFatridge, all members present except one. Visitors included Mrs Laura Dicks Mrs Rena Breese Mrs Elva Bickford Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitehead and daughters and Mr George McCombs. The group pieced quilt blocks for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Mary McFatridge
Laura Dicks
Rena Breese
Elva Bickford
Clarence Whitehead
George McCombs
N. F. M. S. Meeting Held At Mrs Johnsons Home
The N. F. M. S. gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. M. H. Johnsons home. Deovotions were led by Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Forrest Main directed the lesson study, and Mrs. Glen Cantrell presented an article from The Other Sheep magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Johnson
Johnson
Forrest. Main
Glen Cantrell
Free religious picture at Albia Lutheran church
A notice states a free religious picture show will be held at the Lutheran church in Albia on Thursday evening at 7 30. The event invites all to attend the illustrated program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Moravia Fire Dept Makes Two Runs This Week
The Moravia fire department responded twice with no damage. Saturday a fire at Nina Jarvis property in the north part of town involved an overheated oil heater with no damage. Wednesday a field fire on Loyd Carter farm damaged a combine owned by George Turner and quickly extinguished. Tuesday another false run occurred at Dewey's Place to warn about a "Vote Now" sign ahead of Mora via town election.
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Moravia
Nina Jarvis
Dewey
Nazarene Church Call to Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting
Church of the Nazarene in Glen Cantrell invites all to Sunday School at 10 00 and worship services. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30. Pastor is ready to help, call Nazarene parsonage. The church aims to reach 100 in Sunday School and asks for voluntary support and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell
Harley Woodward
Nazarene Parsonage
Wesley Methodist Church Notice Plans Meetings
The sub-district M Y F will meet in the church Monday evening Nov 12. The Junior Missionary group will gather Nov 14 at 4 p m with Jessie and Joleen VanDorin. The children's choir will sing Nov 11 during worship. Church robes should be left in the church. Rev Martin Greer, Pastor. Sunday 9 45 a m worship and 10 30 a m Sunday School with Virgil Dooley superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace _Mathedht Charch
Sir Rae Onannae
Jessie
Joleen VanDorin
Wesley Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Virgil Dooley
Church of Christ Service Plan With Estess Family Concert
Lonie V. Schaffner, minister, outlines Sunday Bible School for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Communion and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening services include Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. and a concert of inspirational songs by the Estes family of Centerville at 7:30 p.m. There is a Thursday Bible study and prayer meeting at Mrs. Harry DuVall’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Lonie V. Schaffner
Christian Endeavor
Estes
Centerville
Harry DuVall
Armistice Sunday at Evangelical United Brethren Church
The Evangelical United Brethren Church plans Armistice Sunday events with an 11 am worship service and a sermon titled The Armistice Then and Now. Miss Mabel Coulson leads the Youth Fellowship at 6:30 pm and the Weaper service at 7:30 pm focuses on Our Supreme Offering To Christ. Ladies Aid meets Nov 14 at the church for devotion and fellowship. W S W S gathers Nov 9 with Mrs. Fred Hammond for the Teen lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Mabel Coulson
Ladies Aid
Fred Hammond
Leonium Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 10:00 a m offers classes for all ages to learn about God's plan. The church service at 11:00 a m features gospel hymns and worship.
Harpers on NBC Radio Broadcast Tuesday
The Ted Maxwell program Let's Go Visiting, featuring Walter Harper and Howard Harper, was transcribed weeks ago and set to air on WHO radio on Tuesday November 13. The Moravia park segment includes log chopping and an interview with Morwell while Mr and Mrs Howard Harper are noted in the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Maxwell
WHO
Fes
Moravia Park
Walter Harper
Howard Harper
Burserosaines
Morwell
Moravia Couple Announces Mary Beth Turner to Max Rodgers
Mr and Mrs George Turner of Moravia announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Beth to Max E F Rodgers of Centerville son of Mr and Mrs Fred Rodgers of Council Bluffs. The wedding is planned for early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Turner
Moravia
Mary Beth
Max EF. Rodgers
Centerville
Fred Rodgers
Council Bluffs
Early Springs
Moravia Garden Club Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
The Moravia Garden club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs John Veach presiding. Twenty one members attended the program on My Garden Specialty and Why I Chose It. Members planned winter bouquets for four town churches and announced the next meeting for November 28 at 2 p.m. at Mrs G D Lynch home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
John Veach
Harley Tisue
Lee“ Hiatt
Max McDonough
Robert
Sloan
Chariton Township Group Holds Follow Up Meeting
Chariton Township group and Chariton township ladies met with Lela Harrigan for a follow up on Italian hemstitching and Swedish weaving. Attendees included Ernestine Argo Verdie Argo Mamie Tisue Lucille McKern Marietta McCannon David Marjorie Tisue Phil Marsha Vera Boyer Darlene Gladfelder Celia McDanel and Lela Harrison. Refreshments followed with cupcakes cookies and cocoa served.
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Chariton Township
Lela Harrigan
Ernestine Argo
Verdie Argo
Mamie Tisue
Lucille McKern
Maple Grove box supper raises 105 dollars at school
Maple Grove school hosted a box supper and program drawing a full house. Proceeds from box sales and refreshments totaled 105 dollars. Special music featured John Wilson III, Loren Walter, Kenneth Doud, Jack Hershberger, Lee and Dale Arnold. Gretchen Ashby teaches.
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Maple Grove
John Wilson III
Loren Walter
Kenneth Doud
Jack Hershberger
Lee
Dale Arnold
Gretchen Ashby
Box Supper and Program at Fuller School
A box supper and program are planned at Fuller School on November 8 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets or boxes are requested from attendees. Special mention of Charlotte Schatt as teacher.
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Fuller School
Charlotte Schatt
Foster School Program and Box Supper Notice
A program and box supper will be held at Foster school on Thursday evening November 8 at 8 00 o clock Prayers scripture lessons and study of a vital subject will center on our relation to God and to each other The evening worship at the church starts at 7 with worship and fellowship for the young people promising a happy time
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Foster School
Heaven
Golden Wedding Anniversary of George Halden
Mr and Mrs George Halden celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Tuesday November 6 A family dinner at the home of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Emil Halden and granddaughter Kathleen preceded the event They have lived in Moravia for fifty years except one year in South Dakota They have one son two grandchildren and one great grandchild The couple plan a two week visit with their granddaughter and family in El Paso Texas
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George Halden
Emil Halden
Kathleen
South Dakota
Bill Harris
Bughter
Diana Sue
el Paso
Moravia High School hosts basketball rules meeting
About fifty three coaches and officials from the region attended at Moravia high school Monday evening to review new rules. Rod Chisholm of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union led the session, detailing interpretations including the bounce lane time unit and limits on dribbles. A breakfast of pumpkin pie and coffee followed as discussions continued among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Rod Chisholm
Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
Girls Missionary Guild Meets at E U B Church
The Girls Missionary Guild of the E. U. B. church met Friday evening with Viola Hammond for its regular monthly gathering. Miss Hammond directed the lesson on Christ Calls Youth to Reverent Worship. Worship included readings and prayers by several members and a Bible reading by Carole Broshar. The group planned a November 17 food sale to fund a Korea mission project. Edith Kendall of Des Moines visited Mr and Mrs Fred Coltrain over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Missionary Guild of
E. U. B. Church
Viola Hammond
Miss Hammond
Maxine Firkins
Carole Broshar
Irene Tadlock
Margaret Condra
Delores Hiatt
Mardeena Hiatt
Joan Stevens
Korea
Mrs. Lucy Donahoo Dies at 92 in Lincoln Nebraska
Mrs. Lucy Donahoo 92 died Sunday at her son Paul Donahoo’s home in Lincoln Nebraska after years in the area. Born in Blakenburg she married F L Donahoo in 1879 and moved between Kansas Moravia Wymore and Lincoln. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Walter Martin and three sons A W Donahoo Paul Coffin and Charles Coffin with 16 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Lincoln.
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Lucy Smith Donahoo
Paul Donahoo
No. 29Th St. Lincoln
Nebr
Blakenburg
FL. Donahoo
Kansas
Moravia
Wymore
Lincoln
Walter Martin
Miles City
Mont
W. Donjahoo
Fichland
Paul
Charles
Coffin
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Mrs Ella Pence Dies At Cedaredge Colorado
Word reached here of the death of Mrs Ella Pence in Cedaredge Colorado on Saturday evening November 3 Funeral services and burial were held at Cedaredge Tuesday morning Mrs Pence a former Moravian is survived by three sons Dan Pence Centerville George Pence Rockford Illinois Garrett Pence Centralia Kingston three daughters Mrs Mary Johnson Cedaredge Cole Mrs Hazel Shake Albin Wyoming and Mrs Rura Smith Anchorage Alaska
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Ella Pence
Cedarredge
Colo
Cedaredge
Pence
Dan Pence
Centerville
George Pence
Rockford
Illinois
Garrett Pence
Centralia
Kington
Mary Johnson
Cole
Hazel Shake
Albin
Wyo
Rura Smith
Anchorage
Alaska
Fairview School Realizes $85 at Box Supper
The Fairview school collected eighty five dollars from a box supper and program held Friday evening. Mrs. Vina Taylor is the teacher in charge.
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Fairview
Vina Taylor
Five Generations of Kincades Celebrate 85th Birthday
A family gathering at the A. W. Kincade home marked Mr. Kincade’s 85th birthday with five generations present. Seated couple is Mr. and Mrs. Kincade. standing are relatives including Mrs. Earl Exline and Mrs. Eugene Talbot with her infant Richard, plus Mrs. Grover Kaster of Centerville. The Kincade children are Bissie Kaster, Earnest Kincade, and Bessie Boshak. one son Russell is deceased. There are 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. The couple moved to Moravia 24 years ago and retired from the nearby farm now owned by the Lee Benz family. During Moravia’s Fall Festival week, they observed their 66th wedding anniversary and Mrs. Kaster is 185 years of age.
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A. W. Kincade
Mr. Kincade
Kincade
Earl Exline
Eugene Talbot
Richard
Grover Kaster
Centerville
Bissie Kaster
Earnest Kin
Lee Hiatt Howard Evans Elected to Towns Council
Moravia voters cast 140 ballots in a heavy mayor council treasurer election. Mayor P K Horner won reelection with 51 votes, Danny Taylor 48. council seats went to Don Wolf Art Fox G C Easter Howard Evans and Lee Hiatt. Hospitalized in Des Moines, Jimmy Williams, son of Dr L M Williams, suffered brain concussion and back injuries after a car crash near the Power and Light plant. his wife and others were bruised but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
P. K. Horner
Danny Taylor
Don Wolf
Art Fox
G. C. Easter
Howard Evans
Lee Hiatt
C. C. Coulson
Don_ Wolt
Kaste
Max
McDonough
Harold Burton
Carl Black
Seeentere
Paul Spencer
Richard Veach
Maurice Walter Ivan
Walter
Dale Laws Undergoes Major Surgery at Des Moines V A Hospital
Dale Laws submitted to major surgery at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines Friday and is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Laws accompanies him and is staying at her sister Mrs. Walter Beck’s home to visit him. Little Debby Laws visits aunt Mrs. Paul Dicks and Brock spent the weekend with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John AWS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Laws
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Iconium Men Help Build For Methodist Church Bazaar
A group from the Iconium neighborhood spent Thursday sawing and hauling wood for the Methodist church while the ladies prepared dinner and quilted in the afternoon. Plans were made for an upcoming bazaar and oyster supper at the church. Names listed include Raymond Perry Delbert James Calhoun Benny B F Whitehead Gerald Rinehart Over turf Vinton Lundy Hiner Brown Bennett Fallen Carpenter Edwards and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Methodist
Raymond Perry
Delbert
James
Kenneth
Cal‘houn
Benny
B. F
Clarence
Donald Whitehead
Bert
Richard Anc Kart Lee
Esther Perry
Gary
Richard
Thelma Calhoun
Shirley
Leon
Emily Thompson
Bruce
Amy Hiner
Clara Brown
Thresa Brown
Nona Dicks
Edith Callen
Sybil Argo
Beryle Brown
Florence Dicks
Marie Cole
Marlene
Moravia Library Board Plans Memorial Shelves
Moravia library board met at the reading room with President Mrs. Woodward presiding. Reports by Mrs. McCrory and secretary Mrs. Bishop discussed plans for memorial shelves, with Mrs. P. Jeforner assigned to oversee the project, and the board renewed its subscription to a geographic magazine. New member Mrs. Maude Coltrain attended for the first time since appointment by the town council.
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Moravia
Maude Coltrain
Tounbell
Ladies Aid Sends Gift to Council Bluffs Home
Members of the Ladies Aid of the Church of Christ sent a child's handstitched quilt to the Christian Home in Council Bluffs.
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Counch
Bluffs Home
Ladies Aid of the
Church’ of Christ
Christian Home
Council Bluffs
Sew and So Club Hosts World Community Day Service
Sew and So club members and families were entertained at Ralph Shelquist home on Thursday. Co-hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCloud. High scores were won by Eve Van Zante for the women and Carl Van Zante for the men. The World Community Day service followed at 2 p.m. at the E.U.B. church with Rev. Glen Cantrell delivering the message. Contributions totaled 12.71 dollars for United Church Women Peace through Christian World Relations and refugee relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shelquist
Ray McCloud
Eve van Zante
Carl van Zante
Harald Mason
Aveling
George Winslet
George Firkins
Carl Black
Bhodie Main
Maude Coltrain
Obe Burns
Zell Callen
C. G. Woodward
United Church Women For Peace
T. C. Club Party at Charley Johnsons
The E T. C. club party was held Thursday evening at the country home of Mr and Mrs Charley Johnson. Four tables of rook were in play. Prizes went to Curtis Burton and Howard Carson. Hosts were assisted by Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt and Mrs Edna Hiatt. Refreshments of open faced sandwiches date cake with whipped cream nuts and coffee were served.
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E T. C
Charley Johnson
Curtis Burton
Howard Carson
Lee Hiatt
Edna Hiatt
Estes Family to Sing at Church of Christ
Estes family of Centerville will present a Sunday 7 30 p m concert at a Church of Christ. The mother and her children will sing sacred hymns and Negro spirituals, and the public is invited to attend.
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Estes
Church OF Christ
Centerville
Ne Church of Christ
Women’s Society of World Service to Meet at Hammond Home
The Women’s Society of World Service will meet at 7 30 p m Friday at the home of Mrs Fred Hammond for their Thankoffering nesting Visitors are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Fred Hammond
Gollaher Hosts Past Matrons Club Meeting
The Past Matrons club met Tuesday evening with Mrs G L Gollaher as hostess. The evening was spent socially. Refreshments of fruit salad whipped cream cake and coffee were served to ten members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Gollaher
Rex Kaster Undergoes Surgery at University Hospital
Rex Kaster underwent surgery at the University hospital Oct. 30 and will remain in Iowa City Hospital for follow up surgery before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Kaster
Iowa City Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
Box Supper At West Point School Nov 9
West Point school hosts a box supper and program on Friday evening November 9 at 8:00 p.m. The school house will be the venue with refreshments sold. Edna Sullivan, teacher.
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West Point
Edna Sullivan
Bible Revival at Moravia Church of Christ Begins Sunday
A revival meeting starts this Sunday night at the Moravia Church of Christ led by evangelist Dewey Lark and his party. Services run nightly at 7:30 except Saturday, with rousing song service, chart teaching, special singing and Bible quiz each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Brother in the Army Mail Address Shared
Ed Points provides the mailing address for his brother Pvt. James F McCrory U S 55163138 Brig C 4th AF A Bn CCA 3rd Armored Div Fort Knox Kentucky for service communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Points
Fort Knox
Pvt
James F. McCrory
U. S
Brig
4Th AF
CCA
3Rd Armored
Kentucky
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Janice
Sawyer
Evangelical United Brethren
Chirch
Ann Paxston
Mra
Harold ‘Mason
Larta
Fred Hammod
Ronald Lee Vallante
Lester Sawyer
Fire Department
Effie Gollaher
Leona Scott
W. M
Leonium Methodist
Harpers
NBC
Mary Beth Turner
Arden Club
Genorghh Winter Nougubts
Chariton Twp
Ndlon
George Haldens
Girls Guild
Viola
Edith Kendall
Fred Coltrain
Lucy Donahoo
Nebraska
Colorado
Fairview Hox
Kincades
Jimmy Williams
Methodist Church
Library ‘Board
Ralph
Shelquists
T. C
Mrs. Gollaher
BOX Supper
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