Booster Club Iconium Tonight Thriving Moravia Dinner Event
Moravia Booster club plans a large turnout for its annual trip to the Iconium Methodist church. Members and wives anticipate a bountiful dinner with several guests as James Bradley of Iowa Southern Utilities presents a 15 minute film on local industrial development. It marks the first showing in the area after a Kansas City district meeting acclaim. A progress report on Christmas decorations will be shared.
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Moravia
Iconium Methodist Church
James Bradley
Centerville
Iowa Southern Utilities
Bradley
Kansas City
Velvie Johnson II Admitted to Ottumwa Hospital
Velvie Johnson II of Unionville entered St. Joseph hospital in Ottumwa on Wednesday Nov 8 for surgery. She is expected to stay ten days or more and would be glad to hear from friends.
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Velvie Johnson
Unionville
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Tuttle Attends Chicago Methodist Youth Meeting
Tuttle spent a weekend in Chicago with a bus from the Conference. The trip aimed to gather first hand information on the Methodist Youth Fund projects and Marcy Center in Chicago. The group met Thursday evening at Collegiate Methodist Church in Ames and toured Chicago Saturday and Sunday before returning to Iowa.
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Marcy Center
Iowa
Engaged Couples Announced in Centerville Families
Mr and Mrs Tracy Ver Steegh Centerville announce their daughter Carolyn to Glen Codhrgi son of Mr and Mrs Carl Gbehran Plano route one Carolyn is a senior at Moravia Community School Glen graduated Cincinnati High School in 1958 Centerville Junior College attendee Kirkeville Teachers College planning a summer wedding
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Tracy Ver Steegh
Centerville
Carolyn
Glen
Codhrgi
Carl Gbehran
Plano
Moravia
Cincinnati High School
Kirkeville’ Teachers College
Family Night at E B Church Draws Large Crowd
The regular family night observance was held Wednesday evening at the E B Church parlors with a large crowd attending the carry-in supper. Mrs Ira Boyer and Mrs Pearl Swain oversaw the meal. Miss Mabel Coulson led a hymn, Mrs Wendell Murdy gave devotions and special numbers including a trumpet solo by James Murn. A ladies trio sang, two duets by Linda and Dixie Daving and Jovine and Colleen, and a dialogue were presented. Rev J A Ogden gave the benediction.
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E.U.B
Ira Boyer
Pearl Swain
Mabel Coulson
Ang
Wendell Murdy
James Murn
Linda
Dixie
Davig
Jovine
Colleen
Edd Taylor Hospitalized In Albia
Edd Taylor was taken to Monroe County Hospital in Albia on Monday for medical treatment.
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Edd Taylor
Albia Hospital
Monroe County
Albia
Thanks for flowers and support during illness and recovery
Mrs. Lute Hiatt expresses sincere thanks for flowers cards food and calls during hospitalization and after returning home. She prays God bless every one involved.
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Lute Hiatt
M H S Honor Roll First Period Seniors and Juniors
M H S lists first period honor roll with seniors Joyce Walter and Larry Mullins leading, plus juniors Karen Warren and Lorraine Walker among top scorers. Several sophomores and freshmen are named with scores around the 90s, and a note states an average of 92 is required for honor roll eligibility.
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Joyce Walter
Larry Mullins
Steve Tarbell
Joyce K. Rogers
Janet Harrington
Jerry Boblenzeee
Albert Turner
Donald West
Martha Rouse
Karen Warren
Lorraine Walker
Jolene VanDorin
Rosemary Horn
Aleta Johnson
Sopnomores
Fred Tarbell
Linda Davis
David Rhee
Kenneth Estlack
Connie Walter
Rebecca Wilson
Patty Blumer
Diane Kincade
John Tarbell
Joyce Roberts
Marie VanDorin
Diane Pearson
Madelyn Sinclair
Inez Scott Hoffman Dies at Wheatland
Walter and John Scott received word Tuesday of the death of their sister Mrs. Lee Hoffman 69 of Wheatland Wyoming She was Inez Scott before her marriage to Lee Hoffman The family lived here for many years before moving to Wyoming She is survived by her husband several children and grandchildren Funeral services will be held in Wheatland Friday.
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Walter
John Scott
Lee Hoffman
Wheatland
Wyo
Inez Scott
Wyoming
Main Family Visits Des Moines Matriarch This Weekend
Mr Dwight Main and Mrs Birdie Main hosted their children for a weekend in Des Moines. Dwight’s wife and kids joined his mother Mrs Birdie Main for family time and reunion.
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Dwight Main
Des Moines
Birdie Main
Card of Thanks for Burdine Muir and family
Expressions of sympathy and thanks are given for kindness during the illness and death of Burdine Muir. Grateful acknowledgments go to Mrs. W. H. Morgan and family, Bill and Lois Jean Wood, Bill and Vera Morgan, Gerald and Genevieve Morgan.
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Burdine Muir
Warner Muir
W. H. Morgan
Bill
Lois Jean Wood
Vera Morgan
Gerald
Genevieve Morgan
Moravia Girls Triumph as Fox Valley Victory Eludes Moravia Boys
In Moravia Friday night action, the girls defeated Fox Valley 37 to 54 while the boys fell 60 to 54. Martha Rouse led Moravia with 45 points, supported by Joanne Main 8 and Strunk at forward, amid a strong second-quarter surge. Fox Valley, paced by Mesler and a balanced team effort, maintained control after the first period, with Van Zante and Taylor each scoring 16 for Moravia’s rivals. Moravia travels to Hedrick the next day.
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Fox Valley
Mim
Moravia
Mohawks
Nancy Mosley
Martha Rouse
Joanne Main
Strunk
Nellie Argo
Nancy Tomlin
Luis Strunk
Aleta Johnson
McTravia
Moravig
Fox Valley Boy
van Zante
Taylor
Oehler
Burns
Hibson
Mesler
Hedrick Byi Day Sight
Ed Oehler
Charles VanZante
Ray Miller honored at S A I Phi Eta Sigma
Ray Miller of Newton was initiated into the Phi Eta Sigma honor fraternity at the University of Iowa on November 5. The fraternity honors students with high grades and professional promise. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Francis Miller of Newton, in his second year at Iowa City.
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Ray Miller
Newton
Phi Eta Sigma
University of Iowa
Francis Miller
Ray
Iowa City
Thanksgiving events at Moravia E U B Church and community center
Reverend Weldon Whitenack leads morning worship at 9 00 with a Thanksgiving sermon. Lee Benz oversees church school. Sunday school at 10 09. Community Thanksgiving supper at the Community Center on Tuesday November 21 with entertainment at 7 30. Union Thanksgiving ServiceWednesday at Moravia E U B Church.
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Weldon Whitenack
Fairview Lee Benz
Union
Moravia
Wesley Chapel Service Schedule For Thanksgiving Week
Wesley Chapel announces Sunday school at 9 00 morning worship at 10 10 with a Thanksgiving Sermon. A 6 30 annual Thanksgiving dinner is planned Sunday evening with turkey furnished. This afternoon at 2 00 the Woman's Society meets at Mrs Kenneth Hiatt's home. On Wednesday 7 30 there is a Union Thanksgiving service at Moravia EUB church.
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Woman’s Society
Kenneth Hiatt
Union
Moravia
E.U.B
Moravia Church Schedule Shows Robed Services and Youth Events
Richard Tubaugh, superintendent, announces a Sunday school at 10:00 and morning worship at 11:00. Senior High MYF worship led by Linda Gardner with refreshments by Dixie Kay Tubaugh. Filmstrip Boy Marries Girl to be shown. Junior High MYF meets at 7:30, church at 6:30 Monday with choir rehearsal shortened for SCA. Union Thanksgiving Service Wednesday at EUB church.
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M-Y.f
Linda Gardner
Dixie Kay Tubaugh
M Y.F
SCA
E.U.B
Nazarene Church Publishes Weekend Program and Singspiration
Church of the Nazarene announces Pastor H LaVern Smith and Sunday School Superintendent Frank Woodwad. Sunday school at 10 00 a m with morning worship and evening evangelistic service at 7 45 p m. Midweek prayer and a Singspiration message invite all to attend and bring a friend. Save Wednesday evening for the church.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodwad
Norning
First Christian Church Service Schedule and Meetings
Donald Hum pastor leads 11:00 a.m. communion. 7:00 p.m. young peoples meeting. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Birlie Mains. C.W.F. meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Caltrain.
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Donald Hum
Birdie Main
Young Peoples
Ladies Aid
Birlie Mains
C.W.F
Caltrain
Harvest Festival and Thanksgiving Service at E U B Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church outlines festival observance this Sunday with harvest product collection for a needy family. Junior and senior YF meetings in the evening, Saturday catechism, and a Union Thanksgiving service Wednesday featuring Dr. Glen R. Parrott with special music by Methodist and Nazarene churches.
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A. Ogden
Carl van Zané
Id Dam
E.U.B
Glen R. Parrott
Coltumwa
Methodist Church
Methodist and Nazarene
Hiatt Couple Welcome Baby Girl Helen Melissa
Mr and Mrs Clair Hiatt of Albuquerque New Mexico announced the birth of a baby girl Helen Melissa weighing seven pounds two ounces on November 9 born to the Hiatt family Gus Hiatt is the paternal grandfather and US Hiatt is the great grandfather
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Clair Hiatt
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Helen Melissa
Gus Hiatt
U. 8
Hiatt
Union Thanksgiving Service Set in Moravia
Dr Glen R Parrott district superintendent of Ottumwa Methodist will speak at the Union Thanksgiving service at 7:30 pm on Wednesday November 2 at the Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church. Rev J Ogden will host and lead worship with special music from Nazarene and Methodist churches. All Moravia residents and surrounding community invited.
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Glen R. Parrott
Ottumwa
Methodist Church
Union
Moravia
Auxiliary Gift Articles To Hospitalized Veterans
The Moravia American Legion Auxiliary will send gifts for hospitalized veterans in Iowa City. Items include a man’s T shirt two ladies handkerchiefs a pen and pencil set pillow cases a ladies head scarf boys mittens a boys T shirt boys socks a lunch cloth a bath towel and three dollars in cash. Wrappings and ribbons are included.
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Moravia American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa City
Moravia
Thanks Dinner At Fairview
A community Thanksgiving dinner will be held Tuesday November 21 at 6 30 P M at the Fairview Methodist church community center for all residents. Turkey will be furnished and attendees bring the rest of the supper and their own table service. A brief Thanksgiving worship will be shared.
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Fairview Methodist Church
Free Turkeys For Moravia Residents Saturday
Free turkey time returns to Moravia with 20 turkeys donated by local merchants. Five 12 lb dressed birds will be given away at 3 pm this Saturday to five attendees, followed by five more on December 9 16 and 23.
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Moravia
Roy Plants Dies at Cedar Rapids
Roy Alfred Plants, 58, of Brooklyn, died Wednesday at 3 p.m. in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a heart attack following injuries from a September auto crash. Born April 4, 1903, near Moravia, he married Alma Leivens in 1931. Survived by a daughter, a son, his mother, a sister, two brothers, and five grandsons. Funeral and burial in Brooklyn.
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Roy Alfred Plants
Brooklyn
Cedar Rapids
Monroe County
Moravia
John
Helma Plants
Alma Leivens
Ben Sandler
James
Helma Tisue
Elee Main
Mystic
Raymond Plants
Mason City
Leslie Plants
Oskaloosa
Soup Supper by Methodist Youth Fellowship
The Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts a soup supper on Thursday evening December 7 with serving from 5 30 to 7 30. Oyster or chili soup pie and drink will be served. Adults and children 50 cents. Tickets available from MYF members.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
MYF
Injuries Fatal for Wendl Coulson
Wendl Coulson 71 of near Moulton died Nov 9 at 3 15 a m at St Joseph hospital Centerville from injuries in an auto accident in Davenport Oct 23 He had broken ribs a brain concussion and was transferred from Davenport to Centerville Nov 7 He was born Aug 12 1899 near Moravia son of Levi and Eliza Coulson He married Bernice Beaty Feb 28 1917 and survived with three daughters two sons two sisters two brothers and 15 grandchildren Funeral services were held Monday at Centerville First Baptist Church with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery Moravia
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Wendl
Moravia
Levi
Eliza Callen Coulson
Appanese County
Bernice Beaty
Centerville
Bettendorf
Clell
Cedar Rapids
Harvey Coulson
Kodiak
Alaska
John Stevens
Mabel Coulson
Glenn
Rockford
Cecil
First Baptist Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Blumenstock Receives Pharmacy Doctor Degree
Jon Blumenstock son of Mr and Mrs W A Blumenstock Garberville California earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California Medical He also received a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Army and is undergoing eight weeks of officers training at Ft Sam Houston Texas.
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Jon Blumenstock
W. A. Blumenstock
Garberville
Calif
University of California Medical
Ft. Sam Huston
Texas
Rebekahs Initiate New Member at Moravia Meeting
Monday evening the Moravia Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting with Mrs Mettie Roland presiding The degree team initiated Mrs Jennie Bland into the order It was voted to support the Booster club decorations project Afterward pumpkin pie coffee and candies were served by Helen Lou Stocker and Clara Srelan
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Mettie Roland
Jennie Bland
Helen Lou Stocker
Clara Srelan
Connie McAninch and Gary Adams Nuptials at Moravia Church
Connie McAninch daughter of Mr and Mrs James McAninch Melrose and Gary G Adams son of Mr and Mrs George Adams Albig were married at Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church in a candle light ceremony Saturday November 11 with 30 guests Rev J A Ogden officiating Miss Connie wore a chantilly lace gown with redingote accents and veil. bridesmaids wore red brocade gowns and white gloves. A reception followed in the church parlors with a five tier cake and various decorations. Guests came from Albia Russell Uskaloosa Ashby Kirksville Greenlee Madison Knoxville Waterloo Melrose Sevilla Garydan Prairie City Pleasantville Chariton Denison and Moravia.
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Connie McAninch
James McAninch
Melrose
Gary G. Adams
George Adams
Albig
Moravia
Virginia Strong
Bride
Elaine Curtis
Melyese
Joyce Walter
Nelu Argo
Gousin
Brant Massman
Max McAninch
Mick Papich
Lovilla
Jim Conway
Edd McGinn
Joe Nucks
Steven Tarbell
Adams
Moravia High School
Albia High School
Centerville
Albia
Russell
Uskalauss
Ashby
Kirksville
Greenloo
Madison
Wise
Knoxville
Waterloo
Sevilla
Garydan
Prarie City
Pleasantville
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Iconium
Velvie Johnson II
Ottumwa Hospital
T. Tuttle
Chicago
E.B. Church
M.H.S
Nonorame
Merlot
Josephine Proctor
Robert Burns
Larry Vickrey
Larry Whitehead
Rosemary Phillips
Lorena Plants
William Proctor
Martha Sinclair
Gary Woodward
Ronnie Woodward
Linda Hopkins
Dewayne Robinson
Peggy Rogers
Janet Smith
Jeanne Turner
Oliver Wright
Larry Grinstead
Harold Hawk
Linda Jones
Charles van de Pol
Linda Whitehead
Inez Scott Hoffman
Theo Miller
S.A.I
Grace Methodist
Wesley Chapel
Howard
Richard Tubaugh
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Flighter of
the & Stork
EUB
Fairview
Roy
Wendl Coulson
Rebekahs
Gary Adams
U.B. Church
Jean Curtis
Charlotte Muse
Evelyn Nicklette
Des Muinles
Nellie Arge
Janice McDonough
Carolyn Ver Steegh
Judy VanDorln
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