Moravia Woman Alice Wilson Dies After Stroke
Mrs Alice Wilson aged 83 of Moravia died suddenly Friday after suffering a stroke at noon She had taught rural school and aided community welfare She was born December 5 1873 at Hiattaville and married M G Wilson April 10 1920 Survived by a brother a long list of stepchildren and many relatives Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Moravia Funeral Home with Rev John Great officiating Burial followed in Moravia Cemetery
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Alice Wilson
Moravia
Rachél-Alice
Alfred
Mariah Hiatt
Hiattaville
M.G. Wilson
Néai
Earl Glee Leess
Tom Hiatt
Centerville
Jennie
Beulah Gibbs
Seymour
Jake Sutter
Ernfold
Saskada
Earl Clark
Nel-Rousseau
Govilla
Spencer Wilson
Buckeye
Arizona
Frank’ Wilson
Leonard Wilson
Clyde
Wilson
Goodyear
John Great
The
Bereavement Note for Mrs. Alice Wilson
The Wilson family expresses heartfelt sympathy on the death of Mrs. Alice Wilson. Messages of condolence and support are gratefully received as they honor her memory and comfort loved ones.
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Alice. Wilson
Wilson
E T C Club Meets with Mrs George Firkins
The E T C club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs George Firkins as hostess. Members shared small antiques at roll call and played pencil games for prizes won by Mrs Ruth Hammond and Mrs A O Main. Mrs Albert Veach won the door prize. The hostess served cheese crackers gingerbread whipped cream and coffee at the close.
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George Firkins
Harry DuVall Returns From Hospital Stay
Harry DuVall, recently a patient at Monroe County Hospital, returned home north of Moravia on Tuesday to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Duvall
Harry. DuVall
Monroe County Hospital
Moravia
Thank You Note From Harry DuVall
A note from Harry DuVall expresses gratitude for cards, flowers, and deeds of kindness received from friends and neighbors during a time of remembrance.
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Harry DuVall
Moravia FFA Names Star Farmer for November
Chet Hope, a Moravia High School junior in his third year as a member of the FFA, has been named Star Farmer of the month. The report notes his work with sows and corn, eight sows, forty eight feeder pigs, seven acres of oats, and two acres of unspecified crops.
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Chester
Hood
Moravia Ffa
Severaeen
Funk
Oeti
Janice Mosley Named FFA Queen at Moravia meeting
The Moravia Future Farmers of America held its regular November meeting on the 15th at 11:15 am. Janice Mosley was crowned this year’s FFA queen after the opening ceremony. Committee reports followed with plans discussed before adjournment.
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The
Moravia Future'Farmer’ of America
Janice Mosley
Gether
Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs. Jay Oehler Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Jay Oehler’s home. Mrs. Don Techerter and Doris Christy presented a blue Book quiz. Committees led games and serving, with pumpkin pie, whipped cream, and coffee. Names listed include Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Ochier, Mrs. Rena Duff, Mrs. Birdie Main, Mrs. Artie Broshar, and Mrs. Bill Broshar.
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American Legions Auxiliary
Jay Oehler
Cmeeting
Don
Doris Christy
Leonard Palmer
Ochier
Rena Duff
Birdie Main
Artie Broshar
Bill Broshar
Union Neighbors Meet With Mrs. Lee Tadlock
Union Neighbors gathered November 18 with Mrs. Lee Tadlock. Roll call noted makeable simple Christmas gifts. Old business included a report on a chairperson’s death. Chili replaced oysters for the night. Seventeen attendees, 16 women and 9 children, shared refreshments.
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Lee Tadlock
Nita
Catherine
Williams
United
Deedrick To Conduct Special Services Here
Special evangelistic services will be held at Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church from November 24 to December 8. Reverend L. B. Deedrick, Conference Evangelist of the Iowa E U B church, will be the speaker and present a science themed sermonette each evening with Scene-O-Felt pictures. Fifteen church volunteers will pray daily call on neighbors attend three services weekly welcome guests and witness faith each week. Services begin nightly at 7 20 p m and are open to all community members.
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Moravia
Bridal Shower for Doris Halferty Hints at Thanksgiving Wedding
A bridal shower for Miss Doris Halferty was hosted at the Legion home on Saturday evening. Hostesses included Mrs. Jack Baldwin, Mrs. Bertha Broshar, Mrs. Loyd Carter and others. Miss Halferty will wed Ronald Broshar at Thanksgiving. guests from Music Centerville Ankeney Moravia attended. gifts were opened and refreshments served.
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Doris Halferty
Legion Home
Jack | Baldwin
Mystic
Bertha Broshar
Loyd Carter
Harold Hudgens
Jack Long
Vivian Pfannebecker
Lloyd Rose
George Winsler
Miss Hafferty
Ronald
Skip) Broshar
Don Sears
Ankeney
Long
Baldwin
Music Centerville
Moravia
Fellowship Gathering at Henry Horn Home
A Nazarene fellowship gathering was held Thursday evening at the Henry Horn country home northeast of town. Rev LaVerne Smith led devotions while Carol Main Donna Woodward and Larry Smith directed music and games. Refreshments of doughnuts pie cocoa and coffee followed a pleasant evening.
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Henry Horn
Church of the Nazarene
LaVerne Smith
Carol Main
Donna Woodward
Larry Smith
Robin Spencer Returns From Hospital Stay
Two year old Robin Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer Jr was hospitalized at St Joseph hospital in Centerville from Friday to Monday for flu recovery She was moved to grandparents Esta West and wife in Unionville for recuperation after discharge
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Robin Spencer
Paul Spencer, Jr
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Esta West
Unionville
Divorce Granted In Appanoose County Court
Judge Harold Levis granted a divorce to Bobby Dean Whicker and Jean Whicker in Appanoose County District Court, restoring Jean Whicker to her maiden name Jean Dannemon. Mrs Zoe Callen and Opal of Albia, Mr R C Hiatt of Centerville, and Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt were guests of Mrs Eva Hiatt on Sunday.
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Harold Levis
Appanoose County
Bobby Dean Whicker
Jean Whicker
Jean Dannemon
Zoe Callen
Opal
Albia
R. C. Hiatt
Centerville
Lee Hiatt
Eva Hiatt
Church Service Schedules and Pastors Listed
The document lists pastors and service times for First Christian Church Nazarene and other churches. It notes Donald Plum as pastor at First Christian, with 10:00 a m Sunday School and 11:00 a m communion and sermon on The Grace of God. Nazarene shows H LaVern Smith as pastor, with 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 4:45 N P S Service and 7:30 Evening Evangelistic, plus Wednesday prayer hour. Grace Methodist at Main Station with Rev Glen Loshnead, Sunday School Superintendent Kermit Gladfelder, 9:00 worship 9:45 Sunday School 6:30 YF led by Wah da Tomlin.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
God
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Stumday
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule and Revival
Rev Lynn Wire and Rev Carl Van Zante lead Evangelical United Brethren services with Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am Also 6 45 Evening and 7 30 Youth and Girls Fellowship Night services nightly except Saturdays Nov 24 through Dec 8 Evangelistic services at 7 30 pm Union Thanksgiving service Wednesday Nov 27 at 7 30 pm with Rev Donald Plum speaking.
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Evangelical United Brethren. Church
Lynn
Wire
Carl van Zante
Subway
Deedrick
Union
Donald Plum
Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule Changes
Pastor John Grontell leads Grace Methodist with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service dismissed in cooperation with Evangelistic services at E. U. B. church. Choi practice Monday Nov 25 at 7:00 p.m. Mid-week prayer service canceled Wednesday Nov 26.
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Grace Methodist
John Grontell
Delmar Band
Evangelistic
Choi
Missionary Groups Meet at Methodist Church
Wednesday afternoon the Junior and Intermediate Missionary groups met at the Methodist church for their regular meetings. Leaders Mrs. James Wilson, Mrs. Clarence White, and Mrs. Harold Prough led studies on Japan. Members exchanged gifts and shared Japan made articles. Dixie Rae Tubaugh served refreshments at the close.
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Methodist Church
James Wilson
Clarence Whitehead
Japan
Marcia Walter
Harold Prough
Dixie Rae Tubaugh
Boy Scout Drive Raises 240 In Moravia Area
Larry Brooks reports a total of 240 raised in a recent Boy Scout fund drive with 140.25 contributed from the Moravia community.
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Larry Brooks
Moravia
Rev Fay Garner to Speak at Miller Church Sunday
Rev Fay Garner of Miles City Montana will speak at the Miller church southeast of Moravia at 7 30 o clock Friday night Garner is a former pastor of the Miller churchActive religious visit announced with location and time and noting past service at the Miller church.
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Fay Garner
Miller Church
Miles City
Montana
Moravia
Garner
Appreciation Note From Opal Deedrick
Opal Deedrick extends sincere thanks for the kind words prayers visits flowers and gifts received during hospitalization and after returning home.
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Canis
Opal Deedrick
Notice to return Butter Nut strips and contact servicemen
All persons having Butter Nut coffee strips please leave them at Spencers Grocery by December 10. Anyone having servicemen's addresses please contact Mrs. Louemma Palmer, American Legion Auxiliary.
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Spencers Grocery
Louemma Palmer
American Legion Auxiliary
Moravia Girls Win In Overtime Game
Moravia girls basketball edged Bussey 42 to 41 in overtime after a 37 37 tie. Jessie Van Doren scored 19, Karen Woodward 16, Von Gardner 7 with Janice Mosley and Jean Taylor also contributing. The win shows stronger team defense and improved shooting.
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Moravia
Bussey
Jessie van Dor
Karen Woodward
von Gardner
Janice Mosley
Jean Taylor
Moravia Boys Rout Bussey 86 44 in Tuesday Victory
Moravia hammered Bussey 86 to 44 to move to four wins and one defeat this season. Starters Tarbell 20 Plannebecker 19 Vincent 19 McDanel 11 Lindley 7, with Mason 4 Hinote 0 Underwood 2 Dooley 4 Hope 0 contributing in the fourth quarter as the margin widened.
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Moravia
Bussey
Tarbell
Plannebecker
Vincent
McDanel
Lindley
Mason
Hinote
Underwood
Dooley
Hope
Cage Teams Win Games From Moulton
Moravia and Moulton girls and Moravia boys post notable wins. Moravia girls opened with a 34 27 victory led by Van Dorin 23 and Woodward 7 as Appier led Moulton with 18. Moravia boys toppled Moulton 66 37 behind McDanel 18 and Lindley 17 with strong defense in a zone attack.
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Moulton
Mosley
Gardner
Woodward
DuVall
Walker
Burton
van Dorin
Long
Paxston
Scott
Mihalovich
Taylor
Moravia
Dick McDanel
Wayne Lindley
Gary Pfannebecker
Gene Vincent
John Tarbell
Hope
Hinote
Mar
Cincinnati
County 4-H Club Officers Meet Training Session
County 4-H officers will train newly elected members. On Saturday November 23, the Boys group members Kenny Boyer Donald Clark Robert Pontious Jim Beaty and the Girls group Nancy Robenz Dixie Wakefield Reva Dar Fah and Marjorie McCullough will lead the session at the event.
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Kenny Boyer
Donald Clark
Robert Fpontious
Jim Beaty
Nancy Roblenz
Dixie Wakefield
Reva Dar Fah
Marjorie McCullough
Card of Thanks for Mother's Death Loss
The Carrie Turner family expresses sincere gratitude for beautiful flowers and kindnesses shown at the death of their mother.
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Carrie Turner
Rainbow Meeting Set After School Monday November 25
Rainbow girls will meet Monday afternoon November 25 at 4 00 after school Ai members plan to attend Betty King W A Carol Day Recorder reports the gathering.
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Rainbow Girls
Betty King
W. A Carol Day
Milwaukee Proposes Closing And Removal Of Depot Here
The Milwaukee railroad plans to discontinue the Moravia depot and agency by January 1, 1958, sparking local concern. Postmaster Pettibone notes uncertain mail effects, while agent Mark Blackman predicts eventual closure despite doubt this soon. The move aims to cut overhead as local freight and passenger revenues decline, with possible transfer of services to other offices and senior Blackman’s retirement in Moravia.
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Moravia
Milwaukee Railroad
R. L. Hicks
Ottumwa
State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Pettibone
Milwaukee
The
Mystic
Fargon
Blackman
Moravia Milwaukee
Mark Blackman
Express and Western Union Telegraph
Wabash
State Award Won By Mrs. McDonough
Mrs Max McDonough won a blue ribbon in the Spirit of the Season judges only division at the Federated Garden clubs of Town seasonal show in Ames. Her floral arrangement featured a white madonna and child on a black mat with tan spray of white mums and pine. McDonough, 4th district director, was elected secretary at the judges council meeting Thursday. Moravia Garden club earned a blue ribbon for meeting state federation requirements and received a citation for Two Percent participation in the permanent home fund by the National Council of State Garden clubs. Awards presented at the general convention Friday morning.
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Max McDonough
Federated Garden Clubs of Town
Ames
Booster Club Supper Held at Iconium Methodist Church
The Moravia Booster club held a seven o'clock supper at Iconium Methodist church on Thursday. Staff Sgt. Sillico of the Ground Observer Corp in St. Louis showed film and awarded honors to local observers Mr. and Mrs. Max McDonough, Richard Veach, and Larry Brooks. The group planned adding to the park nativity scene and discussed a Christmas decorating contest and a cooperative 29 cent gift exchange for December.
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Moravia
Iconium Methodist
Sillico
Ground Observer Corp of
St. Louis
Max McDonough
Richard Veach
Larry Brooks
Appanoose Plans Winter Calf Sale
Appanoose county beef producers plan a winter or early spring calf sale with an intended 500 head consignment. Interested farmers should contact the FHA or Extension office to confirm intentions and timing for January February or March, with a December 10 deadline if January is chosen. The group aims to boost the county as a beef producing area.
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Appanoose County
FHA
Two Urbana School Houses At Auction
Two Urbana township school houses will sell on Friday November 29 with Tate school house and contents and Brush College both listed for 2 30 p m The district secretary M E Boardman handles sale details The item appears in this week s Union on page 2 Mr and Mrs Emmett Burchey of Ottumwa visited relatives in town over the weekend
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Urbana Township
Tate
Brush College
M. E. Boardman
Adj
Jin
Hudgens Thankful for Kindness During Illness
Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens express deep gratitude for cards gifts and thoughtful words received during their illness, noting the support brought comfort and encouragement.
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Harold Hudgens
Thankful note from Mrs dune Pfannebecker
I express gratitude to friends and relatives for the cards and visits during my hospital stay. This message from Mrs. dune Pfannebecker thanks supporters and acknowledges their kindness.
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Dune Pfannebecker
Flight of the Stork prompts birth of Kimberly Michele
Staff Sergeant and Mrs Albert Coghlan Jr. of Spokane welcome a daughter Kimberly Michele born November 15 weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents Milton Stotker of Mora and Albert Coghlan of Albia. Albert Coghlan's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coghlan with great grandmother Mrs. Mary Humestoy in the line.
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Albert Coghlan Jr
Spokane
Washington
Kimberly Michele
Milton Stotker
Moravia
Albert Coghlan
Albia
Mary Humestoy End
Carl Coghlan
Albba
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E. T. C. Club
Chet Hope
F.F.A. Queen
Legion ‘Auxiliary
Moravia Girls
Melrose
Knoxville
Rainbow Meeting
Lewis
Dallas Walker
Route One
Sandy
David Lewis
John D. Lewis
Mrs. McDonough
Iconium
Appanoose
Urbana
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