Moravia-Mohawks triumph in Blakesburg thriller
In a Tuesday Blakesburg opener the Moravia Mohawks edged Blakesburg 45 44 after a dramatic finish. High scorers were Bob Tomlin and Rick Eakins with 15 each for Moravia, while Blakesburg’s Helmick led with 13. The Mohawks lost three regulars to fouls in the final quarter as alumni fell to Moravia girls 40 45 and boys 44 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Tarbell
Moravia Boys
Blakesburg Boys
Mohawks
Wildcats
Blakesburg Wildcats
Blakesburg
Moravia
Subs
Bob Tomlin
The
Rick Eakins
MHS
Annie Easter
Joyce Hiatt
Wanda Jordan
Sharon
Sandy Walker
Kay Overturf
Loretta
Rosetta Helmick
Jerry Main
Dean Easter
Jim McCord
Gary Pfannebecker
Ronnie van Znaie
Gary Underwood
John Tarbell
Larry Martin
Carl Rouse
Lester Dooley
Wayne Lindley
Bill Austin
Jean Taylor
Martha Rouse
Dana Kaster
Mary DuVall
Nellie Argo
Bill Rogers
Larry Hope
Kenny Ellison
Bob Burns
Eddie Oehler
Birthday Dinner for Jerry Houser by Centerville Family
Mrs. Charles Coffin attended with her son Clell for a supper held Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Houser in Centerville. The gathering honored Jerry Houser on his birthday anniversary with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coffin
Clell
Garland Houser
Centerville
Housers
Jerry
Jack, Jane
Jerry Fadiga
Charles Fadiga
Joey Fadiga
Fadiga
Brent Walker
Milo Walker
Rt. 2
Aese Ann Condra
Wendellondra
Centerville and Moravia FFA Initiate Green Hands
A joint FFA initiation event in Centerville Monday evening November 10 included Moravia and Centerville members. New Green Hands listed for Moravia and advancing to Chapter Farmers were named. Moravia officers led the first half, Centerville concluded the ceremony, followed by a pest control discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Moravia
Green
Mike Rhee
Jimmie Argo
Earl Arnold
Leland Blumer
Joe Burger
Eddie Cochran
Allan Dooley
Bobby Faber
Ralph Hopkins
Robert Horn
Marvin Lindley
Rickey Long
Orville McCord
Marvin McDanel
Wayne Paris
Bill Proctor
Bill Ragan
Bob Rogers
Donald St
Moravia Youth Injured in Auto Accident
Jerry Burton a Moravia youth aged 20 sustained a broken nose facial cuts and an ankle injury when his 1955 Chevrolet overturned in a ditch on a gravel road four and a half miles west of Unionville Saturday around 4 30 pm He was hospitalized at St Joseph hospital The son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Burton he had just graduated Moravia high school in 1958 and works for Lechner Engineering Co of Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Burton
Unionville
St. Joseph Hospital
Gerald Burton
Moravia High School
Lechner Engineering Co
Ames
Take a Break Take Your Time Safe Harvest Message
Vocational instructor Larry G Dayton of Moravia high school urges safe corn harvesting rules this season. Weather affects harvest with green corn and cold wet conditions increasing accident risk. He emphasizes turning off power take-off, making proper adjustments, and avoiding rush to prevent accidents during the 1959 FFA Safe Corn Harvest Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry G. Dayton
Moravia High School
Moravia
FFA
Union Thanks Service Nov 25 Moravia Moravia Union Thanksgiving Service
The Moravia Union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Evangelical United Brethren church on Wednesday evening November 25 at 7 30 o clock. Sponsored by the Christian Methodist Nazarene and Evangelical United Brethren churches under the Moravia Ministerial Association. Rev Fred Richardson leads the service. Each church will contribute a special musical number. Rev Weldon A Whitenack pastor of Grace Methodist and president of the Moravia Ministerial Association will preach the Thanksgiving sermon. People of all denominations in and around Moravia are invited to attend.
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Moravia
Methodist Men Hold First Grace Church Meeting
The Methodist Men's club of Grace Methodist church opened the church year with a Thursday meeting on Nov 5. Merle Smith as president leads a slate including Maurice Walter as vice president and Sylvan Van Dorin as secretary treasurer. Dowd chairs membership with $5 annual dues and three dinners. next dinner on December 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Men's Club of
Grace Methodist Church
Merle Smith
Maurice Walter
Sylvan van Dorin
Smith
Delmar Dowd
Bill French
Ralph Spencer
James Wilson
Ralph Turner
John Veach
Christian Fellowship of Men
Surprise Dinner Honors Albert Tubaugh
A surprise dinner at Richard Tubaughs home honored Albert Tubaugh on his 80th birthday on November 11. Guests from Blakesburg Belle Plaine Moravia and local families attended, with photos shown of a hunting trip by Russell Tubaugh and the couple’s golden wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tubaugh
Richard
Russell
British Columbia
Alva Tubaugh
Ernest Tubaugh
Margaret
Laura Hunter
Blakesburg
Russell Tubaugh
Jerry
Jackie
Roy Tubaugh
Gloria
Roberta
Irma Jo
Belle Plaine
Ray Tubaugh
Denna Rae
Dixie Rae
Drenda Gue
DeVana, Vae
Clarence Ballanger
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
Janiece
Thank You Note to Rev Whitenack and Community
Dorothy and Genevie Donovan express heartfelt gratitude to Rev Whitenack the Methodist church neighbors and friends for help with basement farm and house work and for cards letters and gifts. They say thank you for the generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitenack
Methodist Church
Dorothy
Thank you for the thoughtful wishes during my hospital stay
Fern Callen expresses heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent cards calls and visits while hospitalized at Albis. Appreciation goes to all who remembered her during this time and offered support.
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Albis
Blacksmith Shop Sold to Rex Angel in Moravia Area
The blacksmith shop of the late Fred Tillmont estate sold Monday to Rex Angel of the Brompton vicinity. Possession was given, and the Angels will move to Moravia after renovations and remodeling of the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tillmont
Rex Angel
Brompton
Church notices from Moravia and area pastors
The brief lists services across First Christian Church Donali Plum Mrs Birdie Main Grace Methodist Rov Weldon Whitenack Wesley Chapel Fred Lindley Moravia and Moulton with Sunday school times worship sermons and events. Notable items include New Commandment sermons and a Bible study for Wednesday November 18 with notes on the Prayer Life of the Early Church and Commission on Education meeting time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donali Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Q. D. DuVall
Moravia
Early Church
Commission On Education
Widow's Mite Sermon And Church Events At EB Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev F A Richardson lists Sunday Sunday school at 10:00 am with class for all and 11:00 am morning worship featuring The Widow's Mite. Evening 7:30 pm fellowship with Association With Christ. Events include Ladies Aid bazaar Monday at 5:30 pm and council meeting at 7:30 pm. Wednesday features Ladies Aid quilting and mid week Bible study and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carlo VanZante
Christ
Ladies Aid
Council of Administration
Church of the Nazarene Morning Worship Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene lists services led by Pastor H LaVern Smith and Superintendent Frank Woodward. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. NY.PS. and Junior service at 7:00 p.m. Evening Evangelistic at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday Hour of Prayer at 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Men's Class to Study Farm Laws
The Moravia adult men's class at the schoolhouse will discuss law this Thursday at 7:45 p.m. Hoyt Bonham of Montezuma will speak on estates will and leasing laws as they affect farm people. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Hoyt Bonham
Montezuma
Election set for Dec 15 to fill vacant congressman seat
Dec 15 election date announced to fill the unexpired term after Steven Carter’s death. Republican hopefuls include P. E. Norris, Hugh Lundy, John Kyl, and Kenneth Benda. Republican county convention will meet at Centerville courthouse on Saturday Nov 14 at 11:00 am to choose delegates for the district meeting in Chariton on Tuesday Nov 17 at 7:30 pm. Democratic party officials plan to convene in Chariton tonight to nominate a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Carter
Republican Party
P. E. Norris
Centerville
Hugh Lundy
Albian
John Kyl
Bloomfield
Kenneth Benda
Hartwick
Chariton
Fourth District
Moravia Merchants Give Away Five Turkeys November 21
Moravia merchants announce five free turkeys for five lucky families at 3:00 pm on Saturday November 21 before Thanksgiving. The group also plans similar drawings on the three Saturdays before Christmas and will provide free candy for youngsters at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Joyce Stocker Falls From Moving Car
Five year old Joyce Stocker daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Stocker escaped serious injuries when a car door opened and she fell into the street during a noon drive back to school. She suffered only minor facial and knee bruises and cuts and returned to class after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Stocker
Clifford Stocker
Sew and So Club IAS Social Evening
Mr and Mrs Ralph Spencer and Mr and Mrs Wm French entertained the So and Sew club at the Spencer home Friday Nov 6. Three tables of Rock were at play with prizes to Lois Shelquist and Ralph Turner. Car VanZante won the traveling prize. Refreshments were served after. Paul Oehler, a school instructor at Elvira, spent the weekend with his grandmother, Vesta Oehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Spencer
Wm. French
Spencer
Lois Shelquist
Ralph Turner
Car! VanZante
Water system financing eyed by Moravia council
On Monday R C Dick Wilson suffered severe hand injuries in a corn picker accident on his Dilse farm northeast of Centerville. He lost two index fingers and three fingertips, with surgery at St Joseph hospital Centerville and expected hospital stay. Moravia council plans a meeting with Garden Engineering Co representatives to discuss financing a town water system using existing wells and drilling new ones, with a bond election likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C
Dick) Wilson
Dilse
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Moravia
Garden Engineering Co
Oskaloosa
O. C. Easter
Moravia Booster Club Meets at Iconium Tonight
The Moravia Booster club will hold its regular meeting tonight at the Iconium Methodist church. Two color films will be shown: one on quail and turkeys with pointers on horseback, the other on hunting dogs trailing coon and mountain lions. The films are part of the American exhibit at the Brussels world fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iconium Methodist Church
Mrs L Palmer Leads Moravia Salvation Army Drive
Arrangements are under way for the annual Salvation Army drive in Moravia and the county. Appeal letters will roll out in November. Local drive headed by Mrs Leon ard Palmer. A portion of funds stays with the local committee for urgent local needs.
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Salvation Army
Moravia
Leonard Palmer
Bazaar and Soup Supper at EU.B. church
The annual bazaar and soup supper will be held at the EU.B. church on Monday November 16. Chili soup hot beef sandwiches relish plate donuts pie and coffee will be served. Serving starts at 5 30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Dale Callen and family of Des Moines Mrs J R Callen Mrs Delbert Gray and son Mrs Thomas Romanco and son of Lovilia were dinner guests at the Loren Walter home Sunday.
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Eu.b
Dale Callen
Des Moines
J. R. Callen
Delbert Gray
Thomas Romanco
Lovilia
Loren Walter
Service Today for Gabe Johnson in Moravia Twp Funeral
Gabe Johnson born May 19 1884 in Bell County Kentucky died November 10 1959 at Monroe County hospital aged 75 He lived in Monroe and Appanoose counties most of his life farming until April 1959 when ill health moved him to Mytravia He married Jim Stocker August 31 1904 eight children surviving wife Jinny sons Virgila Moravia Wilbert Ottumwa daughters Marjorie Scott Barbara Robinson Wanda Johnson Alma Davis Bernice Derby Opal Glick sisters and many grandchildren great grandchildren and friends Funeral at 2 00 p m today at Turner Funeral Home Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating burial Hillcrest Cemetery
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Gabe Johnson
Elizabeth Locke
Jim Johnson
Bell County
Kentucky
Monroe County Hospital
Gabe
Iown
Dan Bracket
Monroe
Appanoose
Mytravia
Jim Stocker
Jinnie
Lsing
Virgila Moravia
Wilbert
Ottumwa
Marjorie Scott
Barbara Robinson
Wanda Johnson
Moravia
Alm: Davis
Davenport
Bernice Derby
Albia
Opal Glick
Cucamonga
California
Delia McCrory
Minnie Connett
Lula Dickey
Des Moines
Ellen Kutch
New Sharon
Turner Funeral Home
Weldon Whitenack
Hillcrest Cemetery
Ladies Adult Class Teaches Weight Control Methods
The ladies adult class meets at the schoolhouse tonight to discuss eating for weight control. Topics include foods for underweight and overweight needs, diet planning, and balancing nutrients during weight gain or loss with emphasis on practical food choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesson
Family Night Supper Honors Moravia Teachers
The Moravia school teachers and their families were honored at a church family night supper held Wednesday. The Kingdom Builders class organized the program with Mrs. Richard Tubaugh presenting a teacher biography and Joyce Kincade singing four solos with Jeanne Hawk on piano. Group singing and fall color table decorations completed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Moravia
Kingdom Builders
Richard Tubaugh
Joyce Kincade
Jeanne Hawk
Public sale notices mix on R R Pennington property sale
The item lists an auction of household goods and real estate by R R Pennington on his southeast town property today. It also mentions Hallie Milley selling household goods farm machinery and grain three miles north of Scoubic Alguy today, plus a Methodist supper and related notices with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pennington
Hallie Milley
Fun
Scoubic
Algy
Whursday
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M.H.S
Taylor
Rouse
van Dorin
DuVall
Argo
Gladfelder
Helmick
Thompson
Huff
Howarth
Glosser
Anderson
Mohawkettes
Robertson
Fe.a
Union
Dorothy and
Genevie Donovan
Fern
Fairview Lee Benz
Young
Dan and
Dale Hoffman
Jack Hoffman
Rt. 1
Carol and
Sheryl Brown
LeRoy Brown
Paul Oehler
Elvira
Vesta Oehler
Council
Dick Wilson
Booster Club
Iconium
Mrs. L. Palmer
Salvation Army Drive
LuAnn Richardson
Fred Richardson
Vanessa Kay Long
Jack Log
Little Devana Vae Tubaugh
G. Johnson
Methodist
Sau
Avulta
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