Blakesburg Moravia District Merger Talks Considered
Blakesburg and Moravia school boards plan a Saturday meeting to discuss merging the Blakesburg district with Moravia and possibly joining Eddyville or Albia. State DPI has dropped Blakesburg from approved high school districts for not meeting board standards, with plans for a new grade school but funds insufficient for required high school facilities and curriculum fixes.
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Blakesburg
Moravia
State Department of Public Instruction
State Department
Eddyville
Albia
F F A Formal Initiation Held
Formal initiation of Greenhands and Chapter Farmers of Moravia and Centerville F F A chapters held at Centerville High School on November 10. Officers initiated 16 greenhands from Moravia and 6 from Centerville. Each received a bronze pin. Chapter Farmer degree holders, 38 boys, received silver pins. A pest control contest was issued between the chapters, running November 25 to December 31, with the loser hosting a chili supper.
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Moravia
Centerville
Moravia F.F.A
Centerville F.F A
Moravia Rebekahs Plan Traveling Emblem Presentation
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met with noble grand Mrs. Leo Hoffman. Mrs. Gerald Morgan reported on the Des Moines convention. Plans were made to present the president's traveling emblem at Moulton Thursday. Helen Lou Stocker and Mettie Roland were appointed to honor 25 and 50 year members at the Nov. 28 meeting. Unwritten work was shared and refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Lula Tillmont, and Mrs. Hoffman.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Leo Hoffman
Noble Grand
Gerald Morgan
Des Moines
Moulton
Helen Lou Stocker
Mettie Roland
Frank Wilson
Lula Tillmont
Hoffman
Birth announcements from Albia and surrounding areas
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Perry welcome daughter Julia Diane born Nov 12 at Monroe county hospital Albia weighing 8 lbs 14 oz. Grandparents Emery Hiatt Raymond Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Wm A Rose of Des Moines announce daughter Barbara born Nov 9 weighing 7 lbs 10 oz. Grandparents Suzanne Rose Centerville R R 2 and Francis N Wagner Eddyville. Great grandparents Wagner Ottumwa and W A Rose Memphis Missouri. Wayne Lindley Centerville parents of Judith Keane born Nov 13 at St Joseph hospital weighing 7 lbs 3 oz. Clayton Day Moulton and Fred Lindsey grandparents. Jack Wilson Fairfax parents of daughter born Nov 14 at Monroe county hospital Albia. Grandparents Louie Rayie and Ia and W A Wilson Blakesburg. Harold Brown parents of a son burn Nov 13 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing ? and named Jeffrey Lynn. Grandparents Orph Kaster and W A Brown. Della Bivins and Anna Kaster great grandparents.
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Gary Perry
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Julia Diane
Emery Hiatt
Raymond Perry
Wm. A. Rose
Des Moines
Barbara
Suzanne
Siyg Rose
Centerville
R. R
Francis N. Wagner
Eddyville
Wagner
Ottumwa
W. A. Rose
Memphis
Missouri
Wayne Lindley
Judith Keane
St. Joseph Hospital
Clayton Day
Moulton
Fred Lindsey
Jack Wilson
Fairfax
Noy
Albi
Louie Rayie
W. A. Wilson
Blakesburg
Harold Brown
Centervile
Jeffrey Lynn
Orph Kaster
W. A. Brown
Della Bivins
Anna Kaster
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services
Rev. F A Richardson pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School superintendent church school at 11:00 a m morning worship with sermon Grace and Gratitude at 11 a m church service 7 30 p m fellowship groups worship sermon Spirituality Wednesday 23 7 30 p m union thanksgiving service at the Methodist church with other town churches participating
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Union
Methodist
Nazarene Church Service Schedule with Thanksgiving Event
Church of the Nazarene posts weekly services led by Rev. H Lavern Smith with Pastor Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Schedule includes 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 Morning Worship missionary offering 7:00 Young People service 7:45 Evening Evangelistic 7:30 Wednesday. On November 23 a Union Thanksgiving Service at the Methodist church with Rev Richardson of the EUB delivering the message.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. Lavern Smith
Frank Woodward
Young Peoples
Methodist Church
Richardson
E.U.B
First Christian Church Service and Activities
Donaldlum pastor Mrs Birdie Main superintendent 10:00 a m Sunday school 11:00 a m Communion and sermon topic As Long as We Both Shall Live Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Perry s home
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Donaldlum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Perry
Methodist church schedule with rallies and services
Grace Methodist Church led by Rov Weldon Whitenack at Fairview and Albia hosts a 9:00 morning worship and 10:00 Sunday school with a 2:30 Youth Fellowship Rally. Wesley Chapel lists 9:00 Sunday school and 10:10 worship with an Albia rally. Moravia covers 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 worship, plus Alcohol and Christian Responsibility sessions and a 7:30 Wednesday choir rehearsal ahead of the Union Thanksgiving Service on November 23.
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Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Lee Benz
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Albia
Wesley
Howard Guenther
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
Union
Legion Auxiliary Meets At Post Home Tuesday
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Post home. Mrs. Lester Brain opened the session and announced that Butternut coffee strip containers would be placed in uptown stores and collected by December 1 to fund gifts for children. Guests discussed displays of gifts bought with poppy proceeds for veterans’ families in Iowa City hospital. The Americanism chairwoman requested names and addresses of service members for Christmas greetings. Delegates elected for mid year conference on December 5 and 6 in Des Moines: Mrs. Frank Rogers and Mrs. Clifford Paxston.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Lester Brain
Ernest Kincade
Iowa City
Americanism
Howard Smith
Des Moines
Frank Rogers
Clifford Paxston
Catie Whicker
Local residents report varied moves and visits this week
John Murdy started work at the Fox Gratuge Monday. Mrs Ray Darrah and Billy of Des Moines visit her mother Mrs Orph Kuster for a few days. Mrs Harold Brown and son Jeffrey Lyi returned from Centerville St. Joseph hospital. Mrs Earl Fenton of Plano and Mrs Dwight Fenton and girls of Numa spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Ruth Haoumnuad.
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John Murdy
Fox Gratuge
Ray Darrah
Billy
Des Moines
Orph Kuster
Harold Brown
Jeffrey Lyi
St. Juagph Hospital
Centerville
Earl Fenton
Plano
Dwight Fenton
Numa
Ruth Haoumnuad
Moravia Merchants Offer Free Turkeys Saturday
Moravia merchants plan a Turkey giveaway this Saturday at 3 00 p m replacing the usual drawing five turkeys to be given away with more turkeys scheduled on Saturdays before Christmas including this one
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Moravia
Mrs Coltrain Breaks Hip In Fall Sunday
Mrs Maude Coltrain fell in her home Sunday evening breaking her left hip. She was moved from St Joseph hospital at Centerville Tuesday evening to the Ottumwa hospital for surgery. Her room number is 241.
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Maude Coltrain
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ottumwa Hospital
New Extension Head for Monroe
Dale M. Uehling named Monroe County Extension Director and will start December 15. He will oversee county extension admin alongside Margaret Herring and Harold Craig, bringing 25 years old Oakland Nebraska roots, Iowa State education in animal husbandry, and 4-H involvement. Currently County Extension Associate in Marion County. Married with three children Kathleen Joan Lorraine. Plans to move to Albia once housing found. appointment awaits board of regents approval.
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Dale M. Uehling
Monroe County
Margaret Herring
Harold Craig
Uehling
Oakland
Nebraska
Iowa State University
Ames
Marion County
Knoxville
Kathleen
Joan
Lorraine
Albia
Monroe County Extension Council
Board of Regents
Birthday Dinner Honors Albert Tubaugh
A co operative dinner was held at the Albert Tubaugh home to honor his 81st birthday. Attendees included Alva Tubaugh of Blakesburg, Russell Tubaugh and family, Ray Tubaugh and daughters, Richard Conaway and family of Belle Plaine, and Moravia neighbors Clarence Ballanger and Kenny Ellison among others.
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Albert Tubaugh
Tubaugh
Alva Tubaugh
Blakesburg
Russell Tubaugh
Ray Tubaugh
Richard Conaway
Belle Plaine
Richard ‘Tubaugh
Jallieee
Jean Harrington
Clarence Ballanger
Kenny Ellison
Moravia
New Library Books Arrive at Moravia Library
A shipment of Traveling Library books will be placed on the Moravia library shelf this Saturday. New magazines have been donated and patrons are invited to visit and explore the collection.
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Moravia
Thank You Note From L J Smth To Wisits And Friends
A nurse and roommate relay the writer’s gratitude for the many wishes, cards, and expressions of appreciation received. The message closes with heartfelt thanks from L J Smith.
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L. J. Smth
Thank you for support during hospital stay in Iowa City
The DeWayse Robinson family Mrs Olive Breese and Kenneth express gratitude to friends who sent cards and letters to Craig during his hospital stay. They thank those who helped with chores and home work and note the assistance at Turner Funeral Home. Mrs Breese is thanked for her decorated wreaths and handiwork.
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Craig
Lowa City
DeWayse Robinson
Olive Breese
Kenneth
Turner Funeral Home
Wil
Mrs. Breese
Lillie Gladfelder Dies After Long Illness on Thanksgiving
Julia Hiner Gladfelder, born December 14 1893 in Kansas, died November 15 1960 at age 66 11 1 in Moravia Main Station. Funeral at Moravia Grace Methodist Church with Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating and interment at Fairview Main Station Cemetery. Union Thanksgiving Worship sponsored by Moravia Ministerial Association to be held November 23 at Grace Methodist Church led by Rev LaVern Smith with Rev Fred Richardson delivering the message.
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Julia Hiner
Emeryard Emily (Easter) Hiner
Kansas
Main Station
Gladfelder
Kensas
Oklahoma
Moravia
Lyman Main
Frank H. Gladfelder
Frank
Ate
Maxine Kaster
Near Moravia
Keith
Kermit
Kester
Iowa City
Marshall Hiner
Palasa
Moravia Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview Main Station Cemetery
Service Held for Hutchings Infant
The stillborn son of Robert and Coretta Hutchings of Oklahoma City was flown to Moravia for burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Born Nov. 9, the infant is survived by a brother Edward and grandmother Mrs. Ruby Cloyed of Moravia. Graveside services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Weldon Whitenack of Grace Methodist Church.
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Robert
Coretta Hutchings
Oklahoma
City
Okla
Moravia
Hillcrest
Edward
Ruby Cloyed
Weldon Whitenack
Grace Methodist Church
Last Rites Held for Luvada Peck in Moravia Area
Funeral services for Luvada Adams Peck longtime Moravia resident were held Saturday at Turner funeral home with Rev LaVern Smith officiating. She died November 9 at a Des Moines nursing home. Interment followed at Sales cemetery east of Moravia.
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Luvada Adams Peck
Des Moines
Turner Funeral Home
LaVern Smith
Sales Cemetery
Moravia
Card of thanks for Mrs. Luvada Adams Peck
We thank friends and relatives for kindness during my mother Luvada Adams Peck's sickness and passing and for the beautiful flower offering.
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Luvada Adams Peck
E.1.C. Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs. Almont Main
Mrs. Almont Main hosted eleven ETC club members on a Thursday gathering. The role call asked Why I Vote. Prizes in the entertainment games went to Mrs. Ruth Hammond and Mrs. Leonard Palmer.
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Almont Main
ETC Club
Main
Ruth Hammond
Leonard Palmer
MHS Teams Off To Good Start
Moravia and Blakesburg opened basketball action with 730 in attendance and 565 paid. Moravia boys won 57-48 while Moravia girls fell 45-52 with Rouse 20 and Taylor 19 leading Moravia. Blakesburg’s Nancy Thompson scored 24.
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MHS
Moravia sweeps Attica in Tuesday basketball tilt
Moravia teams overwhelmed Attica Tuesday night with a 71-57 girls win and a 52-29 boys victory. Moravia’s Rouse poured in 30 points on 10 of 11 free throws, Taylor 28, Easter 11. Mohawks led 20-20, 46-28, 63-42, 71-57. boys led 11-7, 25-15, 38-23, 52-29 with Roberts and Oehler at 10 points each and Ellison 9. Moravia faces Hedrick Friday night.
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Moravia
Blakesburg
MHS
Rouse
Taylor
Easter
Nancy Thompson
Nellie Argo
Nancy Steffen
Sharon O'Conner
Nancy Tomlin
Nancy Lindley
Hope
Kenny Ellison
Roberts
VanZante
Ochler
Walker
Attica
Austin
Mohawks
Oehler
Jay Taylor
Hope and
McCoy
Wilson
Hedvick
Moravia Aux asks leave coffee key strips at grocers
The American Legion Auxiliary requests residents drop coffee key strips at Moravia’s three grocery stores so they can be mailed for children’s toys. Weekend visits include Des Moines with relatives and friends noted in a local social update. Kenneth Free attended the State Farm Bureau Convention in Des Moines Tuesday.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Moravia
Monroe 4-H Fair Meeting Tuesday in Albia Sale Barn
Monroe 4-H fair association members meet for a buffet lunch and annual meeting at the Albia Sale barn Tuesday November 22 at 7 00 p m Elections will be held for directors representing Jackson Mantua Monroe and Pleasant townships and one director at large
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Monroe 4-H Fair Association
Albia Sale Barn
Jackson
Mantua
Monroe
Pleasant Townships
Local social notes from Davis County area
Mr and Mrs Winston DuVall and others visit family and friends across Ottumwa Albia Keota and Newton. Local hospital updates include recovery from major surgery for a Davis County patient and recent transfers. Burdette Harris visits en route to San Francisco after European travel. The Free couple marks their 60th wedding anniversary. Mrs Free recuperates from a broken hip.
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Winston DuVall
Mettie Roland
Clara Irelan
Clifford Offill
Ottumwa
Lester Smith
Harold Kausalite
Albia
Smith
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Johnny Whicker
Gary Whicker
Eva Hiatt
San Francisco
Calif
Orville
Allerton
Andrew Rot
Linda
Byron
Belleville
Ralph McDonough
McDonough
Della Bivins
Catherine Teller
Florence Fletcher
Frank Fletcher
Blakesburg
D. E. Cooper
Ida Milligan
Burlington
Iowa City
Towa City Hospital
Ronnie Woodward
Monroe County Hospital
Helma Tisue
Anna Clark
Minnie Johnson
Elee Main
Gene Main
Great Lakes
0. G. Woodward
Frank
Gary Perry
Julia Diane
Monro County Hospital
Larry Derby
Maurene
Keota
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Martha Rouse
John Free
Russell
Free
Dedication Plans Set for Moravia High School Event
Moravia prepares a 5:00 pm dedication for the new Moravia high school building and gymnasium on Saturday December 3 with speaker Congressman John Ky and former Superintendent A R Fenton. Superintendent Burton Warren Rouse and the school board president will introduce, the band will perform, and the Moravia Legion Auxiliary will present the flag. A basketball game with East Warren district follows, coached by former Moravian Bill Luse.
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Moravia High School
John Ky
A. R. Fenton
Burton
Warren Rouse
Moravia Legion Auxiliary
East Warra Community
Bill Luse
Moravian
SGT DOUGLAS TO SPEAK AT METHODIST CHURCH
Sgt James Douglas of the Iowa Highway Patrol will address the Moravia Methodist circuit study on Alcohol and Christian Responsibility this Sunday evening at 7:00 at Fairview Methodist church. He will discuss his law enforcement experiences and the problem of drinking relates to highway safety. A filmstrip on beverage alcohol will be shown and the audience may ask questions. The community is invited to attend this educational event.
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James Douglas
Iowa Highway Patrol
Moravia
Fairview Methodist Church
Douglas
Rainbow Girls Hold Movie and Bunk Party
The Rainbow girls held a bunk party after attending a movie in Albia Saturday evening. Refreshments included ground beef sandwiches, pop and potato chips. Chaperons at the show were Mrs Del Breda and Mrs Tracy Ver Steegh. Mrs Ray Charity and Mrs Ver Steegh served as bank party chaperons.
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Rainbow Girls
Albia
del Breda
Tracy Ver Steegh
Ray Charity
Ver Steegh
Monroe Churches to Organize in Monroe County
Church leaders of Monroe county plan organizing a Monroe County Council of Churches. A meeting will be held Tuesday evening Nov. 22 at the Albia E U B church with Rev J O Nelson executive secretary of the Iowa Council of Churches in attendance. All interested in county church work are invited.
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Monroe County
Sunday School Class Meets Thursday Night
The Kingdom Builders class of the Methodist church met Thursday evening in the church basement. After worship, business was led by vice president Bill French. Visiting and ping pong followed, with refreshments served. Committee members included Donald and Delmar Dowd, Del Brede and his wife, Sylvan VanDorin and his wife and families. John and Paul Wilson attended the Farm Bureau Convention in Des Moines Tuesday. Neal and JoAnn Wilson stayed with their grandmother, Mrs. Frank Wilson.
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Kingdom Builders
Methodist Church
Bill French
Donald
Delmar Dowd
del Brede
Sylvan VanDorin
John Wilson
Paul Wilson
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Neal and
JoAnn Wilson
Frank Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blakesburg and Moravia United
F.F.A
Rebekkahs
Stork
First Christian Church
Legion Auxiliary
Lillie
Hutchings
Luvada Peck
E.1.c. Club
Lloyd Rose
Bill Rose
Don Sears
Ankeny
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Duane Coffin
Debra
Dennis
Charles Coffin
State Farm Bureau
Sgt Douglas
Alove
Kathryn Campbell
Janice McDonough
Janice Brown
Marie VanDorin
Linda Whitehead
Diane Judge
Sandra Whitehead
Eugene Daniels
Charles van de Pol
Wesley Smith
Ronnie Boyer
Richard Doud
Larry Woodward
Phillip Wright
Lenny Walker
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