Moravia and Mohawks Triumph In Weekend Wins
Moravia girls edged Moulton 66 62 in OT after a 60 60 regulation tie while Moravia boys led late to beat Moulton 43 39. McCord and Tomlin led Moravia with 16 points each as Mohawks upset with a 50 40 win over Pulaski. Next games include Numa Friday and Udell Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Moulton
Pulaski
Moulton Lassies
Mohawkettes
Moravia Girls
Brain
Martin
Easter
Andrews
Moulton Boys
Moravia Boys
McCord
Tomlin
McDanell
Whialer
Sam Lynn
Blue Hawks
MHL
Moravia
Sargent
Mohawks
van Tom- UN
McDanel
Main
Numa
Udell
Hilton W. S. C. S. Meets At Mrs Kenneth Free Home
The Hilton W. S. C. S. met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Free with 15 ladies and four children present. Darlene Rogers led devotions and Maud Rogers taught a lesson on Helping to Rebuild the Churches in Korea. Other attendees included Arada Tib ball, Diane, June Rouse, Jean Ann, Susie Beace, Myrna Spencer, Bonita Gay, Maud Bennett, Bernice Ellison, Mary Ellen Lathen, Mark, Wanda Johnson, Cindy, Thelma Clark, Margaret Turner, Sadie Rouse, and Nellie Polaon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton W. S. C. S
Kenneth Free
Darlene Rogers
Maud Rogers
Korea
Arada Tibball
Diane
June Rouse
Jean Ann
Susie Beace
Myrna Spencer
Bonita Gay
Maud Bennett
Bernice Ellison
Mary Ellen Lathen
Mark
Wanda Johnson
Cindy
Salvation Army Drive Begins in Community
The Salvation Army fund drive started November 2 in this community. Mrs. Rowena McFatridge reports a good response so far. Those who have not yet sent in contributions may forward them to her or to committee members Mrs. Leonard Palmar and Mrs. Karla Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Rowena Mc Fatridge
Leonard Palmar
Karla Tuttle
Men Conduct Church Night at E A
The regular church night observance was held Wednesday evening at the E. U. B. church with a cooperative supper at 6 30. The program directed by the men opened with a hymn sung by Harold Mason Ira Boyer read the scripture and Rev. Lynn King gave the prayer. Carl VanZante and Earl Boyer sang a duet with Nathan King and Jody remaining in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Murdy
Harold Mason
Ira Boyer
Lynn King
Carl VanZante
Earl Boyer
Nathan King
Jody
Smallpox Vaccine Clinic For Appanoose County Children
The Appanoose county health association will hold a small pox vaccination clinic at Center ville on Tuesday November 30 at 9 30 a m for children aged 1 year and over. The only cost to parents is 1.00 per child. Reservations are due by November 22 to aid planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Health Association
Centerville
Moravia
Fenton
Monroe Alfalfa Event Sets Record Crowd
Walter Gardner of Albia received the traveling trophy at the Monroe county alfalfa banquet held at Albia high school fieldhouse. Gardner is first to win the trophy, started in 1947, which remains property of anyone winning three times. About 800 attendees, judged fields by Ralph Krenzin noted excellent despite dry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gardner
Albia
Route 3
Monroe County
Gardner
Clifford Davis
Lennart Larson
Route 5
Ernest Kasman
George Leffler
Unionville
Lloyd E. Stansberry
Near
Eddyville
Ed Navin
Melrose
Earl Rowley
C. R. Sandifer
Moravia
Tom
John Dougherty
Ralph Krenzin
Iowa State College Extension Agronomist
Charles Bettis
Sam Long
Mrs Haddock to Celebrate 80th Birthday
Mrs Arminta Haddock formerly of Moravia now at 315 A Ave. E Albia will celebrate her 80th birthday on Tuesday Nov. 23. She is in good health for her years and would enjoy hearing from her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arminta Haddock
Moravia
Ave. E
Albia
Bill Bishop Stars in Simpson Little Theater
Moravia actor Bill Bishop appears in Simpson College production I Remember Mama on November 17 18 and 19 at eight p m on the chapel stage second floor. The two act comedy follows a Norwegian immigrant family in San Francisco 1910 with 26 students in the cast and a busy backstage crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bishop
Moravia
Simpson
Bill
Dr. Johnson
Simpson Campus
Little Theater
John van Druten
Kathryn Forbes
San Francisco
Sorew
Z O Club Meets With Mea Albert Veach
Mrs Albert Veach hosted a regular E T Co club meeting in the afternoon A flag cantata was presented and Mrs John Johnson read several articles about the flag Ice cream was served at the close of the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
E. T. Co
John Johnson
Foster-Kaster Engagement Told
Mr and Mrs J H Foster Jr of Centerville announce the engagement of their daughter Dixie to Larry Kaster son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Kaster of Moravia. The wedding date is set for January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Foster, Jr
Centerville
Dixie
Larry Kaster
Forrest Kaster
Moravia
George Brackett Dies of Heart Attack in Galesburg
George Brackett 55 of Galesburg Illinois died at 4 am Friday at his home from an unexpected heart attack. Formerly of Moravia he is survived by wife Hazel Hiatt Brackett two daughters Mrs Orville Kellogg Albia and Mrs Evelyn Clark Arkansas several grandchildren three sisters Mrs Della McCrory Moravia Mrs Lula Moses Des Moines Mrs Ted Connett Ottumwa and Mrs Ellen Kutch New Sharon and a half brother Gabe Johnson Moravia. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brackett
Galesburg
Ill
Moravia
Hazel Hiatt Brackett
Orville Kellogg
Albia
Evelyn Clark
Arkansas
Della McCrory
Lula Moses
Des Moines
Ted Connett
Ottumwa
Ellen Kutch
New Sharon
Gabe Johnson
Appanoose Carriers Honor Cam Sneed Retirement Event
Mr and Mrs Howard Smith and Zel Callett attended a cooperative supper and party in Moulton Tuesday evening honoring Cam Sneed who retired after many years on a Moulton rural mail route. Officers elected Ray Dooley Centerville president Wilbur Cornett Moulton secretary treasurer. retiring officers were Howard Smith and Zell Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Zel Callett
Moulton
Cam Sneed
Appanoose County
Mouton Rural Carrier Group
Appanoose County Rural Carriers Association
Ray Dooley
Center
Sew and So Club Hosts Rock Party at Mason Home
Mr and Mrs Harold Mason and Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud entertained Sew and So club members and their husbands at a rock party Friday evening at the Mason home. Winners in games were Mrs Ralph Turner Ralph Shelquist and Mrs Carl VanZante won the traveling prize. Refreshments were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Donald McCloud
Sew and So
Masson
Ralph Turner
Ralph Shelquist
Carl VanZante
Twentieth Century Meets With Mrs Fenton in Thanksgiving Program
Mrs A R Fenton hosted Tuesday afternoon for the Twentieth Century club meeting. Eleven members answered roll call sharing The Most Memorable Thanksgiving. Mrs C W Craver led the program on the Thanksgiving theme of yesterday and today, with a donation made to the Salvation Army fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Twentieth Century Club
C. W. Craver
Salvation Army Fund
Neighbors thanked for kindness during son's illness
Mr and Mrs Bert McKern express gratitude to neighbors and friends, especially Mr Hughes, for support during their anxious wait as their son shows signs of recovery from illness and lingering effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Bert McKern
Thanks for Cards and Letters After My Accident
Robert Jean McClurg expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and letters and remembered him during his accident and hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jean McClurg
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Card
Rev Lynn J King ministers the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. Youth Fellowship Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. Mission Band at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek Bible Study and prayer on Wednesday November 17 at 7:30 p.m. Union Thanksgiving service with Rev John Grenfell speaking Wednesday November 24 at 7:30 p.m. Girls Missionary Guild meets Thursday evening at the home of Mardeena Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
John Grenfell
Girls' Missionary Guild
Mardeena Hiatt
Revival Services At Darby Community Church
The Church of the Nazarene invites all to revival services at Darby Community Church from November 18 through 28. Rev Donald R. Thorman and Pastor Andrew Maddison lead, with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Worship at 11 a m on Sundays. The N Y P S and Evangelistic services will be dismissed for the revival. God says without holiness no man will see the Lord Hebrews 11214.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thorman
Andrew Maddison
N.Y.P.S
The
Darby Community Church
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
Grace Methodist Church announces Rev John Grenfell pastor. Sunday School 10:00 am worship 11:00 am evangelistic service 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. This Sunday the church hosts a Team 90 plan outing. Thursday Nov 18 7:30 pm Young Adult class party called Hard Time Party. Saturday Nov 20 7:30 pm second Sunday School teachers training. Wednesday Nov 24 cooperative Thanksgiving service at E U B church. Christian education interest welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
First Christian Church Sunday services and Sunday School
Rev. W. F. T. Evans presides at 11 a.m. Communion and sermon after Sunday School at 10 a.m. Superintendent Mrs. Hirdie Main oversees classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Hirdie Main
4-H Halloween Party At Vance Home
The Urbana Doers 4-H club held a Halloween party at Nancy Vance's home with members Nancy Vance Dorothy Archer Marilyn Sinclair Virginia Strong Jean Taylor Linda Ward Josie Proctor Nancy Ward Joanne Main Martha Sinclair Carol Crist Nancy Carol Faber and Jeanne Hawk. They visited Blakesburg for tricks or treat and returned for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Doers 4-H Club
Nancy Vance
Dorothy Archer
Marilyn Sinclair
Virginia Strong
Jean Taylor
Linda Ward
Josie Proctor
Nancy Ward
Joanne Main
Martha Sinclair
Carol Crist
Nancy Carol Faber
Jeanne Hawk
Blakesburg
Library board sets work day to rearrange books
The library board met Saturday with Mrs Louis Schaffner presiding. Mrs Cecil Coulson and Mrs Larry Brooks were appointed to buy new books. Wednesday was set as a work day to rearrange and discard used books and magazines. Mae McCrory reported. Geographics magazine subscription renewed. All members attended except two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schaffner
Cecil Coulson
Larry Brooks
Mae McCrory
Geographs
Postmaster Abbreviation Change for Overseas APO Mail
DoD requests removal of the C O Postmaster line on mail to overseas APOs. Addresses should be limited to three lines with the final line showing the APO number and the post office name, example APO 801 New York NY for Pvt Willard J Roe RA 12378967 Company F 167th Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Defense
APO
Post Office Ag
Willard J. Roe
167Th Infantry
New York
N.Y
Union Thanksgiving Service at E U B Church
A cooperative union Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday evening November 24 at 7 30 p m at the E U B church Rev John Grenfell will bring the message Special music numbers will be given by the Christian and E U B churches All are welcome to attend and give praise for the Lord's blessings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grenfell
Christian
Mrs Strunk Injured In Farm Wagon Accident
Mrs Iva Strunk of southeast of Moravia was injured Saturday morning when wagon side boards fell on her as she moved them to reach feed for chickens. She was taken to St Joseph hospital in Centerville with a broken hip and torn pelvic muscles and ligaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Strunk
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Women’s Society of World Service Sees Nov Meeting
The E U B church Women’s Society of World Service met with Mrs. Wendell Murdy for the November session. Mrs. Fred Hammond opened, with lesson leader Mrs. Ted Campbell and a program in which all members participated. Mrs. Coffin led the Thank-offering service on the theme One Sound To Be Heard. World Community Day on Nov. 5 donated 47 pounds of clothing packed for Korea and raised about 24 dollars. Guests included Mrs. Smith Tharp Mrs. J. T. VanPorin and Mrs. Ralph Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
Wendell Murdy
Fred Hammond
Ted Campbell
Charles Coffin
Korea
Smith Tharp
J. T.vanporin
Ralph Davis
Legion Auxiliary Meets With Mrs McFatridge
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Rowena McFatridge's home Tuesday evening. Under Mrs. Max McDonough, plans included saving coffee strips for Christmas gifts and requesting used patterns from Mitchellville girls training school. A notice urged those with sons in service to submit addresses for Christmas packages. the 5th district will host the Knoxville Veterans party on December 12. Friends served cookies, open face sandwiches, and coffee as attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burton and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coulson who also attended Caj Talbot’s funeral Thursday at Bussey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Rowena Mcfatridge
Max McDonough
Mitchellville Girls Training School
Knoxville Veterans Party
McFatridge
Charlies Coffin
Harold Hudgens
Gerald Morgan
Local Merchants Offer Free Turkeys in Moravia Plan
Moravia merchants sponsor a Saturday turkey giveaway between Thanksgiving and Christmas with drawings at 3:00 pm at the Community building. Registration starts Friday after Thanksgiving. one turkey per family each Saturday. Travel talk by J. M. Beck to kick off November 18 at 6:30 pm. Santa Claus and candy for children December 18. first drawing December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Breakin at Condra Station During Night
The Condra and Sons Standard Service Station was robbed overnight Tuesday. Marion Condra discovered the break when arriving Wednesday morning to service the hoist, finding an east window broken and a tire theft staged. Nylon tires of a specific size and a radio were taken. investigators are tallying the total seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condra & Sons Standard
Marion Condra
Missionary Groups Hold Regular Meeting
The Grace Methodist junior group met after school with Diane Kincade to study India and view dress modes. 17 members attended. The intermediate group met at Sandra Card’s home with nine present, led by Mrs. Grenfell and with a skit on Indian churches and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Diane Kincade
Richard Tubaugh
India
Bert Turner
Diane
Dwight Kincade
Sandra Card
John Grenfell
James Fisk
Sandra
Revival to Begin Tonight at Darby Church
Revival services start Thursday at the Darby Community Church with Dr. H. M. Counchenour as speaker. Meetings run through November 28. Counchenour, president of the Chicago Evangelistic Institute, is a noted speaker at meetings and conventions. Special music planned each evening. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby Community Church
H. M. Counchenour
Counchenour
Chicago Evangelistic Inttitute
Local Moravia Students to Speak on Radio Program
Sharon Walter Joann Moore and Charlotte McAninch will represent Moravia high school at a 1954 radio speaking program on December 2 at 5 15 PM over station KCOG. They report on topics There s Good News About Your Heart TB Everybody s Problem and Christmas Seala Do Double Duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Walter
Joann Moore
Charlotte McAninch
Moravia High School
KCOG
Iowa
Final photo contest entrants named from Swarm store photos
Children of Clifford Stocker Norman Kelley Gerald Hawk Carl Alden and John Grenfell are eligible for final judging of the 20th Century Studio picture contest. Prizes go only to final winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stocker
Norman Kelley
Gerald Hawk
Carl Alden
John Grenfell
Swarm
20Th Century Studio
Births In Local Area Highlight Several Nov Dates
Updates report births at Cheyenne and Ottumwa with Louan Lee Pence born to Carl and wife. Gary Martin Turner born at Ottumwa hospital with Russell Hindman as grandparent. Mark Hiatt born Nov 4 at Monroe county hospital weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. parents Gerald Gillaspie and spouse, with Russell Gillaspie and Ralph Tubaugh listed as grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louan Lee
Carl Pence
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. DB. Pence
Gary Martin
John Turner
Ottumwa Hospital
Russell Hindman
Gerald Gillaspie
Blakesburg
Mark Hiatt
Monroe County Hospital
Russell Gillaspie
Ralph Tubaugh
Local Soldier Returns Home After Overseas Service
Boyd Paxston, with the Boys In Service Corp, arrived home Wednesday after 14 months in Korea. He received discharge at Camp Carson Colorado following two years in service. His ship landed in Seattle last week, and he visited his uncle Glen Sharp in Eaton Colorado. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Paxsten.
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Hilton W
Monroe
Mrs. Haddock
Simpson Little Theater
Z. O
MEA
Foster - Kaster
Miss Dixie Foster
Appanoose
20Th Century
Caurcnes
Vance Home
Union
W. S
Legion Auxiliary
Harold Burton
C. C. Coulson
Caj Talbot
Bussey
Climax Night School
J. M. Beck
Europe
Friz Walter
Committee On
Condras Station
Darby
Betty Vance
Teachers College
Iowa State Teachers College
Teachers College High School
Cedar Falls
Mary Taylor
Carol Heckroth
Campus High School
Betty Vestal
Miss Vestal
Emerson
Miss Vance
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