Moravia Basketeers Triumph Over Lovilla and Numa
Moravia girls and boys both beat Lovilla on the local floor. Girls won 46 to 36, matching last year’s finish, while the Moravia boys dominated 49 to 28. Standouts included Joyce Martin with 16, plus Dean Easter with 24 points and aggressive defense efforts from Vance, McDanel, and Jordan. Numa visits Moravia next, with Mitzi Sawvel scoring 18 for Numa girls and 14 for Joyce att. Moravia’s depth showed as Carole Broshar and Fern Kelley provided strong relief. The Numa trip featured a 45 to 24 girls win and a close boys game, as both squads showed effort despite limited numbers. The Moravia lineup also benefited from solid rebounding and fast breaks.
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Moravia
Lovilla
Boya
Doyce Histt
Joyce Martin
Vance
McDanel
Jordan Edth
Lovilia
Carole Broshar
Fern Kelley
Wif BO
Ftes
Mame
Dean Easter
Mohawks
Wayne Wolf
Numa
Isla
Hoya
John King
Tassell
Helton
Mitzi Sawvel
Joyce Att
Evangelist Dewey Lark Plans Evening Services at Theatre
Evangelist Dewey Lark announces services at the theatre this Sunday and Thursday at 7:80 p m. He invites all deaf attendees for interpretation and promises a lively program with rousing songs, chart teaching, and Bible quizzes, urging public cooperation for a strong turnout.
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Evaneglist
Dewey Lark
Lalk
Coopermn
Roberta F Smith Weds in Fort Madison Ceremony
Roberta F Smith daughter of Rae Street Fortation and C Smith son of C Smith were married Saturday November 10 at Santa Fe Methodist church. Rev Lester Bill officiated the double ring ceremony. Attendants were Mrs Magee and Jim Smith. A luncheon followed at the Robe Co Smith home. The couple will reside at 722 Street. Mrs Smith works at W A Sheaffer Penny and Mr Smith at Greenwalds Super Market.
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Roberta F
Rae Street
Ftation
Ee Smith
C. Smith
Lester Bill
Santa Fe’ Methodist Church
Mia. C. Z. Magee
Jim Smith
Robe Co. Smith Hom
Ettreet
Smith
W. A. Sheaffer
Mr. Smith
Greenwald
Abraham Dykes 84 Dies. Services Wednesday
Abraham Dykes 84 of Rathbun died Monday evening at 10 30 at his son Floyds home. Survivors include his sister Mrs Alice Nash of Rathbun plus several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services are planned for Wednesday.
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Steven Abraham
Rathbun
Floyd
Alice.Nash
Gk Band Mothers Plan December Schoolhouse Sale
Gk Band Mothers club met Wednesday afternoon at the schoolhouse with Mrs. Art Fox presiding. They planned a chili supper and package sale for December 8 at the school building. Committee chair is Mrs. Curtis Tomlin. A boys quartet of Wayne Wolf George Woodward Paul Wilson and Paul Dean Woodward performed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Tol Harsh and Mrs. Marvin Orcher.
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Band Mothers Club
Art Fox
Curtis Tomlin
Wayne Wolf
George Woodward
Paul Wilson
Paul Dean Woodward
Tol. Mra
T. C. Club Meets Thura Day Afternoon
The BE T. C. club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Frank Lathan. Mrs Leonard Palmer led entertainment. Mrs B R Pennington won the mystery. Date cake with whipped cream nuts and coffee were served. Mrs Gene Lathan and Mike were guests.
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T. C
Frank Lathan
Leonard Palmer
B. R. Pennington
Gene Lathan
Mike
Local wood chopping contest draws listening crowd
Reporters note a noisy scene as Walter Harper and family attend the event. Howard Harper and Med Max prepared a tape recording of the contest while local listeners praised the broadcast. Burdette Cox and a son-in-law Rind were present, with the crowd hearing clear breathing during the competition.
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Howard Harper
Med Max
Provenan
Walter ‘Harper
Fie
Son and Sonska-Law
Rind ‘Burdette Cox
Progressive Club Hosts George Winsler Bridge Tea
The Progressive club and their husbands shared a cooperative supper at Mr. George Winsler’s home with six tables of bridge in play. High winners were Paul Broshar and Mrs Chester Broshar, while Mrs John Card took the door prize.
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Progressive Club
George Winsler
Asetae Planing
Alay
Epee
Paul Broshar
Chester Broshar
John Card
Dona Hon o Me Party Night Surprise
A social evening featuring games and refreshments highlighted by gifts for attendees. The event showcased Mrs Penna Oianed and Seem Tom, with maraschino treats and angel–fend fare noted among the offerings.
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Lowell
Eas
Ter Penna
Tom eFeam
Maraschino
Nofice thanks Moravia fire department and neighbors
A brief note expresses gratitude to the Moravia Fire Department and local neighbors for helping to control a grass fire Saturday afternoon. Kenneth Daniela is mentioned as part of the acknowledgment.
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Moravia
Mary Howell Dies at 64 in Moravia Iowa
Mrs. Mary Howell 64 widow of George Howell died Monday at the Moravia hospital. Survived by her mother Mrs. Dan Brackett Des Moines four sisters Della McCrory Moravia Minnie Connett Ottumwa Lula Bacon Des Moines Ellen Kutch New Sharon. three brothers Gabe Johnson Ott Moravia Roy Brackett Galesburg and George Brackett Albia. one infant son died. Born Pineville Kentucky daughter of Dan Bracket Elizabeth Lock. Funeral Wednesday Nov 14 at 2:00 p.m. Moravia Church of Christ with Swaim Home in charge Rev. F T Evans Centerville officiating Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Mary :Howell
George Howell
Iyetic
Howell
Mystic
Cecil Howell
Phoenix
Arizonia
Dan Brackett
Des Moines
Della McCrory
Moravia
Minnie Connett
Ottumwa
Lula Bacon
Ellen Kutch
New Sharon
Gabe Johnson
Ott. Moravia
Roy Bracket
F. T. Evans
Centerville
Hillcrest_cemetery
Rebekah Lodge Honors 25 Year Members in Moravia
The Moravia Rebekah Lodge celebrated 25 years or more members and one year members at a regular lodge meeting. 41 attendees heard tributes to honorees including Carrie Chambers Edwards, Joseph Charity, Leher, D. E. Bishop, Ree Pennington, Nell Utterback, Roy Ellison, and C. A. Turner. One year members Ivan Harsh and Ralph Spencer were noted. A social hour followed with traveling bingo and refreshments.
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Moravia
Frank Wilson
Ja R. Tillmont
Bil Bishop
Leonard Palmer
Carrie Chambers Edward
Frank
Gerald Morgan
Tra Royer
Ira Robb
Verda Hoffman
Raymond Charity
Harold Hoffman
Moravia trims levy as soldiers honored and taxes fall
Moravia voters will face lower taxes next year as the Moravia corporation levy slips to 93.950 mills, down 5.714 from last year. Moravia honors Master Sergeant Dayton O Dotson of Moravia with a Commendation Ribbon for Korea era service, pinned by Col Innes Randolph at Fifth Army HQ in Chicago. Dotson’s citation notes long hours under snow and blizzards while handling admin duties and supplying his unit, from 1950 to 1951.
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Army
Dayton O., Dotson
Moravia
Iff
Korea
Innes Randolph
Fifth Army Headquarters
Chicago
Dotson
Fred Dotson
2Nd Infantry
Moravia Corporation
County ‘Auditor’s
Unionville Corporation
Unionville
Moulton
Sew and So Club Meets at Harold Mason Home
Mr and Mrs Harold Mason hosted the Sew and So club and families Friday. Co hosts were Mr and Mrs Donald Mc Cloud. Rook was played at five tables with Hattie McCloud winning high among ladies and Frank Wilson high for the men. Ralph Turner took the traveling prize. Christmas exchange names were drawn. Refreshments included sandwiches chips pickles olives graham cracker dessert whipped cream and coffee served by the hostesses.
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Harold Mason
Donald McCloud
Rook
Hattie McCloud
Frank Wilson
Ralph ‘Turner
Girls Guild Thanksgiving Meeting at FEU B Church
The girls missionary guild of the FE U B church held a Thanksgiving meeting at sponsor Miss Mabel Coulson's home. Lessons were led by Ethel Stevens on Christ Calls Youth to Thanksgiving. A playlet Thanks featured Maxine Firkins and others. The candle lighted offering ceremony was directed by Miss Coulson.
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Girls Missionary Guild of
FE. U. B. Church
Mabel Coulson
Christ
Ethel Stevens
Maxine Firkins
Mardeena
Delores Hiatt
Margaret Condra
Viola Hammond
Miss Coulson
Maxine
Viola
Irene Tadlock
Monroe 4-H Clubs Sponsor Scrap Drive
Monroe county 4 H club members and the Rotary club join in a county wide scrap drive to fund scholarships and aid defense efforts. Members will collect scrap with signed pickup cards to organize pickups starting Monday Nov 19.
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Monroe County
4-H Club
Abi Rotary Club
Aatery Club
Rotary Club
Frank Hiatt Honored On 85th Birthday in Centerville
Frank Hiatt was honored Friday evening when Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt and Mr and Mrs R C Hiatt of Centerville called with a birthday cake and ice cream. The occasion marked his 85th birthday anniversary celebrated November 10.
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Frank Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
R. C. Hiatt
Centerville
Union Services Set For Nov 21 At Methodist Church
Community wide union thanksgiving service scheduled for Wednesday evening November 21 at the Rav Methodist Church. Evan Stroud will speak, the Community choir performs, singing We Gather Together to Ask the Lord s Blessing God of Our Fathers Come Ye Thankful People Come. Rev Glen Cantrell and Rev Matrin Greer will participate. All residents invited to attend this annual event.
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the Methmist Church
Rav
Evan Stroud
Glen Cantrell
the Nazarene Church
Matrin Greer
The
Methodist
Reverend Stroud Officiates Des Moines Wedding
Virginia Elizabeth Swallow daughter of Rev and Mrs Evan Stroud of Moravia wed Howard M. Chandlee son of Mrs Ellis Chandlee of Des Moines in a November 10 ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren church parsonage. Bride wore beige lace. attendants were Mr and Mrs Harry Chandlee. Relatives from Des Moines attended. dinner held nearby. couple to reside in Des Moines.
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Virginia Elizabeth Swallow
Des Moines
Evan Stroud
Moravia
Howard M. Chandlee
Ellis Chandlée
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Stroud
Harry Chandlee
Chandlee
Ellis Chandlee
George ' Chandlee
Jimmy
Des’ Moines
Veterans Hospital
Cincinnati
United choirs hold final practice Sunday
The united choirs of the church of Moravia will hold their final practice Sunday afternoon at o clock for a Union Thanksgiving service.
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United Choirs
Churches of
Moravia
Twentieth Century Club Meets for Thanksgiving Menu
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Emery Hiatt hosting. Members contributed recipes and discussed Thanksgiving observances, with Mrs. John reading an article on the first Thanksgiving and sharing about foods served in other countries.
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Twentieth Century Club
Emery Hiatt
John
Miller School Box Supper Evening Program
Program and box supper at Miller school on Tuesday evening November 20 at 7 45. Ladies bring boxes. Refreshments sold. Everyone welcome. Osa Wood, teacher.
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Miller School
Osa Wood
Program and Box Supper at California School
Program and box supper at California school Thursday evening November 15 at 7 30 p m. Ladies please bring boxes. Everyone welcome, Dee Gladfelder teacher 46 }
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California
Dee Gladfelder
James H Shehan obituary in Monroe County Ohio
James H Shehan aged 89 born Oct 16 1862 in Ohio died Nov 7 3051 in Monroe County. He married Sarah Ida Repp Aug 18 1887 and had Madge Della Tee. survived by daughter Mrs Carl Calhoun son George grandchildren and a sister Mrs Hess. Funeral at Iconium Methodist Church with Rev Fred Edwards. interment Iconium cemetery. Pallbearers Norris Callen Roscoe Argo Emmett Derby Al Derby Clyde Sheldon Robert Turner. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during bereavement. Me and Mrs Tart Calhoun Mr and Mrs George Shehan.
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James H. Shehan
George
Pauline Shehan
Ohio
Monroe County
Sarah Ida Repp
Madge
Della
Tee
Franklin
Hess
Carl Calhoun
Iconium
Fred Edwards
Norris’ Callen
Roscoe Argo
Emmett Derby
al Derby
Clyde Sheldon
Robert Turner
Church Night at Grace Methodist Church
A regular church night cooperative family supper was held Wednesday evening at Grace Methodist Church. After the supper, group singing and short talks by members completed the social evening. Committee heads were Kit Chen, Mrs. Lee Hiatt dining room, Mrs. Ralph Turner program, Mrs. Karl Tuttle.
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Grace Methodist Church
Kit. ‘Chen
Lee Hiatt
Ralph Turner
Mra
Karl Tuttle
Flight Of Pho- SE Stork Birth in Mercy Hospital
Mr and Mrs Leo Dagle of Des Moines welcomed a daughter on November 9 at Mercy hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was named Deborah Lynn. Grandparents include Garnet McDonough and Deena McDonough, with F H Buckmaster and his wife listed as the paternal grandparents.
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Leo Dagle
Dead Moines
Mercy Hospital
Deborah Lynn
Dagle
Deena McDonough
Garnet McDonough
F. H. Buckmaster
Service Members Return from Training Visit
Jay L Wilson completed a gunnery course at Lowry AFB Denver then visited his parents Mr and Mrs R C Wilson over the weekend. He departed from Des Moines by plane to return to Eglin AFB Florida. Robert Wayne arcane recently promoted at Set We McDace U S Bebissa APO San Francisco California.
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Rts
Jay L. Wilson
Lowry A. F. B
Denver
Colorado
R. C. Wilson
Des Moines
Eglin 4
F. B
Florida
Robert Wayne Arcane
McDace
U. S
Bebissa Apo
San Francisco
Caifornia
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