Moravia Girls Fall 44 42 at Mystic in Tight Showdown
Moravia girls edged 44 to 42 by Mystic as Brain led with 25 points and Martin added 13 while Easter 4. Mystic's balanced scoring came from four players with 14 12 10 and 8. Moravia boys lost 43 to 41 as Jim McCo led with 23 points, Tomlin 9, Rose 4, Mc Danel 3 and Woodward 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mystic
Brain
Martin
Easter
Jim McCo
Moravia Boys
Tomlin
Rose
McDanel
Woodward
McCord
Myatic
Moulton
Pulaski
Paul Wilson Shows Livestock at Ames
Paul G. Wilson son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Wilson has entered the showmanship contest in the 1954 Little International livestock and judging show at Town State College on Nov 13. Students who complete the showmanship preliminaries will show beef dairy cattle swine sheep or horses in the finals. The Little International is a student managed show sponsored annually by the Block and Bridle Club at Tawa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Wilson
Frank M. Wilson
Town State College
Tawa State College
Death of Homer Fritchie reported by relatives
Frank Wilson and E G Hawk learned last week of the death of their cousin Homer Fritchie at 0 Det.14 from a heart attack. He lived in Susanville California and was son of Frank and Alice Hawk Fritchie. Raised in the Old Foster community he was the last surviving family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
E. G. Hawk
Homer Fritchty
Susanville
California
Frank
Alice’ Hawk Fritchie
M. S. Meets With Rev. Thurman
The regular monthly meeting of the N. FP. M. S. was held Wednesday evening at the Nazarene parsonage. Mrs. Donald Thurman led the business session, Rev. Thurman gave devotionals, and Mrs. Emory Kehrberg led the India lesson study. A circle of special prayer closed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Parsonage
Donald Thurman
Thurman
Emory Kehrberg
India
Resolution of Respect for Oliver C. Trelan Moravia Iowa 1954
Hall of Antiquity Lodge No 252 Moravia Iowa passes a thirty day charter drape in memory of Oliver C. Trelan a revered brother and to publish the resolutions in the Moravia Union. The committee Ray Charity Don Pettibone Co C Coulson signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Antiquity
A. F
A. M. Moravia
Iowa
Oliver C. Trelan
Moravia Union
Ray Charity
Don Pettibone
Co. C. Coulson
David Dye Pledges Social Fraternity at Iowa State
David Dye son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dye Unionville pledges to the Dets Sigma Phi social fraternity at Iowa State College. He is a freshman in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dye
Herman Dye
Unionville
Dets Sigma Phi
Iowa State College
David
Agricul
Emil Halden
Moravia
Iowa
Roma Kathleen
James R. Glanzman
S. F. Glanzman
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Halden
McCord and
McCord
Mr. Glanzman
Iowa Wesleyan College
Thank you for cards and towels from Towson Sunday School
Mrs Lola Tadlock expresses gratitude for the cards and towels sent while she was away, thanking everyone and the Sunday School for their thoughtful support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor
Lola Tadlock
Louis Schaffner Accepts Seymour Pastorate
Louis Schaffner has accepted the pastorate of the First Christian church at Seymour and began his work there Sunday morning. His family accompanied him to the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schaffner
First Christian Church
Seymour
Mrs. Hawk Named Garden Club Leader in Moravia
Moravia Garden club met with Mrs. Howard Smith on Wednesday afternoon October 27. Mrs. EB G Hawk opened with a prayer and roll call. Twenty three members answered the shrub with autumn color or fruit. Officers were elected with Hank Davis as president. Executive committee includes Zell Callen Nellie Williams and Warren DuVall. Holiday Fair set for December 4. Committee chairs listed for display decorations foods and other duties. Mrs Zeili Callen reported on a recent flower show at Waterloo. Horticulture program featured The Thirteenth Zinnie and Chrysanthemums. Mystery gifts went to three members. Guest Mrs C W Craver attended. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
C. A. Turner
Warren DuVall
Harley Tisue
Ralph McDonough
Orval Burton
C. W. Craver
Smith
Frank Rogers
Club Holds Rook Party at Thursday Evening
The ELT C club held a rook party Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vouch with Ms and Mrs Lester Smith and Mr and Mrs Howard Carson assisting. Four tables played with prizes to John Johnson Mrs Frank Lathen and Mrs Fred Hammond. Refreshments included meat sandwiches pickles fruit salad cookies candy coffee and grape juice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELT. C. Club
Albert Vouch
Lester Smith
Howard Carson
Rook
John Johnson
Frank Lathen
Fred Hammond
Ooster Club Dinner at Christian Church
The Booster Club holds its regular meeting Thursday evening at the Christian church. The ladies of the church will serve the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ooster Club
Christian Church
Booster Club
The
Band Mothers Meet at Bohoohlhouse
The Band Mothers club met Friday afternoon in the homemaking rooms. Mrs. Grant Tadiock Doty taread che r led the event with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Grant Tadiock
Doty
Taread
Cher
Mrs Tillmont Honored At Teachers Meeting
Lula R. Tillmont honored at Des Moines Iowa State Education Association convention luncheon at Savery hotel for longest teaching tenure among 350 teachers. She was elected president of Appanoose county rural teachers and named delegate to the IS E A meeting to convene early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula R. Tillmont
Iowa State Education Association
Des Moines
Savery Hotel
Wesley Chapel M Y F Elects Officers
The Wesley Chapel M Y F met November 3 at the church with 16 members present. Rev Banks Doggett led the business meeting and officers were elected including Leann Heckman president and Donald Hampton vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Banks Doggett
Leann Heckman
Donald Hampton
Suzann Stuber
Wayne Lindley
Nancy Roblenz
Glen Phillips
Christian Faith
Janet Phillips
Christian Fellowship
Lester Dooley
Christian Outreach
Jimmie McIlwain
Christian Action
Nancy Boblenz
Christian Witness
Sandra Hiatt
Rev. Doggett
Interesting Topics for Adult Night Classes
Adult farmers will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 p m to discuss farm safety road laws for farm machinery and elect two new council members. The final session on November 18 features a potluck supper and a J M Beck travelogue from Centerville. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Beck
Centerville
Virginia McDonough
Lois Mason
Eastern Star honors past matrons and patrons
Seventeen past matrons and patrons were honored Tuesday evening during the regular meeting of the Eastern Star. A vocal duet by Sandy and LaVonne Card entertained guests. John Wilson Jr. and his wife received a going away gift. Social hour games, led by Pearl Black, Bert Turner, and Leslie Deedrick, followed refreshments prepared by Elbert Moore and Cecil Schrodt. A special initiation is set for Friday evening, November 26, with George Scott, Chet Broshar, and Effie Gollaher in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Sandy
LaVonne Card
John Wilson, Jr
Pearl Black
Bert Turner
Leslie Deedrick
Elbert Moore
Cecil Schrodt
George Scott
Chet Broshar
Effie Gollaher
Joyce Martin Accepts Post at Iowa Southern Utilities
Miss Joyce Martin has accepted a position with Iowa Southern Utilities in Centerville and began her work there Monday. She had been employed in Des Moines since graduating from Moravia high school this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Martin
Iowa Southern Utilities
Centerville
Des Moines
Moravia High School
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and Events
Rev Lynn J King leads morning worship at 10 55 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Sunday School at 10 a m Harold Mason superintendent. Bible study and prayer next Wednesday Nov 17 at 7 30 p m. Family Night with cooperative supper at 6 30 p m followed by program at 8 p m. Board of Christian Education meets Nov 15 at 7 30 p m. Girls Missionary Guild Nov 15. W S W S meets Nov 12 at Wendell Murdy home at 7 30 p m. Mrs Campbell in charge. Members bring bank offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
Board of Christian Education
Girls’ Missionary Guild
Wendell Murdy
Campbell
First Christian Church Service Schedule
Rev W F T Evans is minister with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent Sunday School at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Nazarene Church Weekly Service Schedule
Pastor Rev Donald K R Thurman leads Sunday School at 9 45 am and 11 am worship with N Y P S at 7 30 pm Evangelistic service at 6 45 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm We are no greater outwardly than we are inwardly Kendail White published quotation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald KR. Thurman
Andrew Maddison
N.Y.P.S
Kendail
White
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Activities and November Events
Pastor Rev. John Grenfell leads Grace Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 am and 11:00 am worship. MYF at 6:30 pm and evangelistic service at 7:30 pm. Nov 11 MYF to Main Station Methodist for service. Nov 12 Young Adult party moved to Nov 18. Nov 13 teacher training at 7:30 pm. Nov 17 prayer meeting at 7:30 pm and W S C S at 2:00 pm at the parsonage. Women invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Mra
Karl Tuttle
M.Y.F
Whl
Main Station Methodist Church
M.y.féchet
Billy Graham
W.S.C.S
Jolly Dozen Hosts Taylor Sisters Gathering
Misses Cynthia and Zula Taylor hosted the Jolly Dozen circle on Thursday. Rook was the diversion with Mia. Homer Hamilton, Mrs. Amy Lockman and Mrs. Charles Broshar won prizes. Delicious refreshments closed the pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Jolly Dozen
Rook
Mia
Homer Hamilton
Amy Lockman
Charles Broshar
Ministerial Meeting Held at Seymour
Rev and Mrs Lynn King and children attended the Albia district EUB ministers meeting in Seymour Monday evening. After a cooperative supper at the parsonage, the monthly business session followed. At 7 36 p m the young adults groups attended services and viewed the film Workers Together With God with local church members Ralph Davis Carl Tisue Margaret Johnson and Ann Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn King
Albia
E.U.B
Seymour
God
Ralph Davis
Carl Tisue
Margaret Johnson
Ann Callen
Mrs Harl Whicker Dies at Lay Colorado
Mrs O G Woodward learns of sister Mrs Harl Whicker 78 of Lay Colorado death at 9 40 p m Saturday after a stroke two weeks prior Survived by husband three daughters four sons two sisters Mrs Woodward and Mrs Ella Criddlebaugh of Santa Rosa California a brother Eugene Boyer Moravia and a half brother Sam Boyer Mountain Grove Missouri and several grandchildren Funeral services held there Tuesday Harley and LeAnn Heckman left Monday to attend services for their grandmother Mrs Frank Heckman went a week ago to be with her mother and father and will return home with her children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Woodward
Harl Whicker
Lay
Colo
Woodward
Ella Criddlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Calif
Eugene Boyer
Moravia
Sam Boyer
Mountain Grove
Harley
LeAnn Heckman
Frank Heckman
Hilton Hustlers Meet at Hilton Hall
The Hilton Hustlers regular meeting on November 8 at Hilton Hall was led by president Paul Turner with 27 members in attendance. Blue ribbon record books were earned by Larry Spencer, Paul Turner, Larry Chance, DeWayne Clark, and Carl Rouse. a water pump demonstration by a Baker Manufacturing rep followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Hall
Paul Turner
Larry Spencer
Larry Chance
DeWayne Clark
Carl Rouse
Baker Manufacturing Co
Dean Clark
Gary Charity
Kenny Ellison
Paul Koffman
Jerry Main
Richard Mason
Gary Rogers
Jimmy Rogers
Martha Rouse
Raymond Clark
Bert Whitlock
Mark VanZante
Ronald VanZante
David Murdy
John Murdy
Wayne Clark
Ronnie Kehr
Dr Mayberry Shows Pictures At Wesley Chapel
Dr Mayberry of Ottumwa presented slides from his trip to Japan at a Wesley Chapel family merit service on Tuesday night. Attendees included members from Unionville and Iconium Methodist churches. After the program, crackers with meat cheese and olives were served with coffee and cocoa as Mrs Herb Boblenz and Mrs Harry Phillips poured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayberry
Ottumwa
Japan
Wesley Chapel
Unionville
Iconium
Methodist
Itz
Herb Boblenz
Harry Phillips
Family Night Honors Fathers and Sons
The Methodist family night gathered fathers and sons for a cooperative supper at 6 30 in the church parlors. Rev Grenfell returned thanks after the meal and Mrs T J Luse read two pieces about boys and Dad. Ray Charity showed films before Rev Grenfell dismissed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Grenfell
T. J. Luse
Ray Charity
Rebekahs Meet Monday Evening Card Party Planned
The Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with eight past Noble Grands present. Plans were completed for a November 17 card party. Each member was asked to bring sandwiches for guests and themselves. Social hour featured games and refreshments of ice cream cookies mints and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Rose Anniversary Observed by Memph is Mo Couple
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rose of 433 North Main Street Memphis Missouri celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 PM. About seven guests attended as family members including four children and two former wedding attendees gathered to honor the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rose
N. Main Street
Memphis
Keith Rose
Dorothy Rose-Clough
Lloyd Rose
Alta Harter
William Alson Rose
J. W. Harter
South Main Street
Centerville
Iowa
Hiattsville
Rose
Kermit
Ernie Tucker
Essie Tucker-Kay
Keith
Ottumwa
Lloyd
Fairfield
Richard Butler to Attend Technician School Visit and Internship
Richard Butler of St. Louis, Missouri, is scheduled to visit the Ray Matherly home this weekend. He will graduate Friday from Gradwell Technician School in St. Louis and then enter a Louisiana hospital for a month internship. Mrs. Butler, longtime Barber Supply employee in Moravia, has resigned and the couple will relocate to Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Butler
St. Louis
Ray Matherly
Gradwell
S. Louis
Louisana
Butler
Barber Supply
Moravia
Louisiana
Mrs. James LeMar Dies at Albia in Iowa
Mrs. James LeMar, 68, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at her daughter’s Albia home after a long illness. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs. Friday, and two sons Glen of Dixon Iowa and Elmo Pete LeMar of Albia. Funeral tentatively set for 2 p.m. Friday at Albia. Husband patient at University Hospital Iowa City since Oct. 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James LeMar
Freddie Friday
Albia
Friday
Glen
Dixon
Iowa
Elmo
Pete) LeMar
University Hospital
Iowa City
Holland and Johnson wed at Mt Pleasant
Mrs Ada Holland and Charley Johnson were married Sunday November 7 at the First Methodist church in Mt Pleasant. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dillon Bates and Clara Adler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Holland
Charley Johnson
First Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
Dillon Bates
Clara Adler
Roland Cafe to Close Thursday Afternoon on Vets Day
The Roland Cafe will be closed Thursday afternoon November 11 for Vets Day observance. Local patrons are advised to plan accordingly and note the temporary closure.
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Roland
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Postponed to November 15
The Taylor Township Farm Bureau meeting has been postponed one week to November 15 instead of November 8. The American Legion Auxiliary will serve a dinner at the post home on Thursday, November 41, featuring homemade candies for sale. The menu includes creamed chicken on baked sweet potatoes, creamed peas, jello, pickles, bells pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Zephyre Cleaning Offers Free Moth Proofing
Eleanor's offers cleaning with a free moth proofing service. Pickup is available Tuesday and Friday afternoons for customers seeking the cleaning and protective treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephyre
Eleanor
Mrs Main Honored On 88th Birthday
Mrs Elmer Vance and son David from Albia joined Mr and Mrs Raspal Davis and daughters and Mrs Ella Platt and Fay to honor Mrs M P Main on her 88th birthday. Mrs Arthur Main and Mrs Vance brought decorated cakes and she received many greetings and gifts on her natal day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Vance
David
Albia
Raspal Davis
Ella Platt
Fay
M. P. Main
Arthur Main
Vance
E U B Young Adults Hold Monthly Party
The E U B church young adult class met for a Saturday evening party in the dining room. Kenneth Coltrain organized recreation while Margaret Johnson and Ann Callen served refreshments. Rev. Lynn King teaches the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Church
Kenneth Coltrain
Margaret Johnson
Ann Callen
Lynn King
S U Inaugurates New Billing System
J A Bradley district manager for Town Southern Utilities announced that a new IBM card billing system is being mailed to Moravia area customers. The change aims to streamline monthly billing with variable due dates based on meter readings, while ensuring a minimum ten day remit window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bradley
Town Southern Utilities
Moravia
Mr. Bradley
Iowa Southern
International Business Machines
IBM
Bradley
Beuckman Named New Director of Iowa Southern
I A Bradley reported George S Beuckman of Burlington has been selected as a new director of Iowa Southern Utilities Co The announcement followed a board meeting in Ottumwa on Friday October 29 with directors from Newton Ottumwa Centerville and Burlington now represented on the board by his election
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
George S. Beuckman
Burlington
Iowa Southern
Edward L. Shutts
Ottumwa
Newton
Centerville
Mr. Beuckman
Mrs W L Meillemon Hurt In Home Accident
Mrs W L Millemon of 603 Grandview Ave Muscatine Ind returned from hospital after an accident at home October 28. She turned a roast and a toaster toppled spilling hot grease on her knee causing a severe burn and a fall that injured her hips and back though x rays showed no broken bones. She formerly lived in Moravia and has many relatives and friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Millemon
Grandview Ave
Muscatine
Mijleman
Moravia
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
Sgt and Mrs Elvis Kirkpatrick of Pleasanton California welcomed a son born November 2 named Alan J Mrs Kirkpatrick is the former Peggy Hopkins and the grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lyle Hopkins of Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Kirkpatrick
Pleasanton
Calif
Alan J
Kirkpatrick
Peggy Hopkins
Lyle Hopkins
Centerville
Corporal Robert Albertson Relaxes in Camp Kobe Japan
Cpl Robert Albertson 22 son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Albertson Route 1 Centerville recently spent a seven day rest and recuperation leave at Camp Kobe Japan from his unit in Korea He is a cook in the South Signal Operations Battalion and entered the army in January 1953 He was stationed at Fort Bliss Texas before heading overseas last February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Robert Albertson
Clinton Albertson
Route 1
Centerville
Camp Kobe
Japan
Korea
Albertson
Army
Fort Bliss
Texas
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M.H.S. Cagers
Paul Wilson
Ames
Homer Fritchie
M. S
Rev. Thurman
Thane
Kathleen Halden
Mrs. Hawk
Bohoolhouse
Mrs. Tillmont
Taylor Sisters
Hilton
Rebekahs
Holland and
Johnson
Guyla Vincent
Guyla Sue Vincent
Guy
Vincent
St the E. U. B
Mrs. Main
S.U
W. L. Meillemon
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