Thanksgiving Gatherings Light Up Local Homes
Thanksgiving brings family and friends visiting from Mt. Pleasant Unionville Ottumwa Maryville Grant City Eddyville Des Moines and Keosauqua with dinners at the Hammond Cloyed Wilson Hiatt Main Hiatt McDanel and Stocker households. The Burden of travel sits beside neighbors sharing turkey and celebrations across many households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hammond
Edd King
Mt. Pleasant
Doyle Crawley
Unionville
Max Hammond
Richard McCrory
Ottumwa
Fern Wright
Dana
Kansas City
Zell Wilson
LeRoy
Carl Cloyed
Gus Luse
Northwest Missouri State Teachers College
Maryville
Arlene Rinehart
Irvin Rinehart
Grant City
Luther Caster
Luther Caster Jr
Caster
Monroe
Versal Hough
Eddyville
Birdie Main
Harry Lemaster
Vess Hiatt
Dwight Hiatt
Oskaloosa
Joe Patrick
Albia
Verda Argo
Guy Argo
Lowell Harris
Newton
Maude Coitrain
Frank Hiatt
Moravia Girls Win Sixth Straight Decision Over Udell
Moravia extended its winning streak to six by defeating Udell 64 to 44. Seven players scored, led by Easter with 26 and Day with 17, while Overturf added 10 and several teammates contributed. Udell top scorer was Bitton as Moravia’s balanced attack sealed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Udell
Easter
Day
von Gardner
Walker
Vance
King
Bitton
Hunt
Scott
Dake Mihalovich
Oerturf
Mosley
Garden club holds another workshop meeting at McDonough home
The Moravia Garden Club met at the Max McDonough home Monday afternoon for another workshop meeting. Previous gatherings have been hosted at the homes of Mrs. Warren DuVall Miss Eleanor Miller Mrs. Ira Bayer Mrs. Lee Hiatt Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. John Veach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Max McDonough
Warren DuVall
Eleanor Miller
Ira Bayer
Lee Hiatt
Howard Smith
John Veach
Legion Auxiliary seeks addresses of area boys in service
The Legion Auxiliary requests addresses for all local boys in service to send holiday remembrances. Citizens should provide names and addresses to Mrs. Max Hiner or Mrs. Bill Broghar at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Max Hiner
Bill Broghar
William Penn College singer to perform on KRNT TV
Lerry Main son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Malin from William Penn college Oskaloosa will sing with the college choir in a KRNT TV half hour program at 2 00 Thursday afternoon December 8 in an event heard from the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerry Main
Forrest Malin
William Penn College
Oskaloosa
Krnt-Tv
Robert C Gladfelder Injured in Scaffold Fall
Robert C Gladfelder suffered a severe fall when a scaffold broke while at work. He fractured multiple bones in both feet and spent ten days in the hospital. He is now at home at 1619 Fowler St Fort Myers Florida and will be unable to work for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boert C. Gladfelder
Fowler St
Ft. Myers
Florida
Mericle in advanced training with 4th Division
Pvt Weight BE Mericle son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Mericle Rt 2 Moravia Iowa is receiving advanced training with the 4th Division at Fort Lewis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Weight BE
Mericle
Mra
Forrest Mericle
Moravia
Iowa
Fort Lewis
Wash
Rainbow Girls Plan Carols and Party December 19
The Moravia Assembly of Rainbow Girls met with Carol Day presiding. They plan to attend the Friendship meeting at Bloomfield on Saturday, drew names for a Christmas exchange, and will sing carols on Wednesday evening December 19 followed by a gifts and refreshments at Mr and Mrs Ray Charity's home. Betty King and Karen Woodward served hot cocoa and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
James Wilson
Greg
John Wilson
Paul Wilson
Josephine Chority
Ray Chority
Gary
Cody Luse
Ronald Woodward
Farr
Luse
Crawford Nursing Home
Karen Woodward
Holy City
Kenneth Free
Dale
Elaine
Flora Jones
Ervin Lincox
Ottumwa
Ray Charity
James Easter
Bonaparte
Arthur Roberts
Betty
Mary
Keosauqua
Janet Charity
Kirksville
Betty King
Unionville
Josephine Charity
Dean Wintermute
Kansas City, Mo
Albert Veach
Des Moines
Charles Coffin
Clell
Garland Houser
Centerville
Moravia
Rainbow For
Carol Day
Bloomfield
Moravia Boys Defeat Udell 65 to 26 in Tuesday Game
Moravia defeated Udell 65-26 as Larry Pfannebecker led Moravia with 32 points. Udell’s Gilliman scored 10 and Clark 0, with Al other scorers listed. Moravia built a 13-6 first quarter lead and led 30-15 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Boys
Udell
Gilliman
Clark
Moravia
Larry Pfannebecker
Gary Plannebecker
Larry Hayes
John Tarbell
Dick McDanel
Larry Martin
Gary Underwood
Ronnie van Za
Christian Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The Christian ladies aid will serve dinner on December 5 featuring turkey and dressing mashed potatoes giblet gravy buttered peas and carrots relish plate cranberry sauce pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid
Moravia Thespians Prepare Play Papa Was a Preacher
Moravia Thespian Society Troupe 395 stages Papa Was a Preacher on December 6 1951 at 8 00 p m in the high school gym The comedy follows a preacher family amid tribulations from parishioners rival suitors and a meddling Miss Jonas with romantic entanglements and youthful mischief culminating in a lively curtain call
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Thespian Society
Thanking neighbors for support during illness
Wilma Whicker expresses heartfelt thanks for cards, letters, food and calls received while ill. She extends gratitude to the American Legion Auxiliary, The E. U. B. Ladies Aid and the Golden Links Sunday School class for the Sunshine Basket, and to everyone for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
E. U. B. Ladies Aid
Golden Links
Sunshine Basket
Wilma Whicker
Kester-Wilson Vows Exchanged At Monti Wedding
Miss Edna Kester and Robert D. Wilson exchanged marriage vows in a double ring ceremony at St Patrick’s church Monti on Saturday November 24 at 10 am. Fr Joseph Murphy officiated. Attendants included sisters in law Darrell and Gene Kester, ushers Jack Wilson Darrel Kester and best man W D Wilson Jr. The bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle with orange blossoms and carried red and white carnations. After a 150 guest reception the couple plan to live in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patricks Catholic Church
Monti
Joseph Murphy
Edna Kester
Alfred Kester
Coggan
Robert D. Wilson
W. A. Wilsons
Blakesburg
Jean Marie McNamara
Masonville
Rita Ryan
Newhall
Jack Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Darrel Kester
Dubuque
Gary Kester
Janet Kester
Lamont
Cyrstalette
Coggan High School
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Moravia
Iowa State College
Ames
Armed Services
Fort Sill
Fort Bragg
Toledo Scales Company
Cedar
Mrs Max McDonough Wins on Holiday Arrangement
Mrs Max McDonough won a first prize for her holiday arrangement at the annual Holiday show of the Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa held at Iowa State College in Ames. Her entry featured black cloth black napkins black and white dishes and a touch of red and white striped carnations. She represents Moravia Garden Club at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
McDonough
Moravia Garden Club
Moravia School District Reorganization Meeting Friday
Superintendent A R Fenton will lead a meeting at the Moravia school house Friday night for all Taylor township residents. The session explains the full proposed plan to enlarge Moravia schools and invites rural residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Moravia
Taylor Township
Hahn to report for Germany December 8
Wilbur Neil Hahn, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hahn of Maquoketa, leaves December 9 for 32 months in Germany after enlisting in the air corps in January. He trained at Park AFB California and Keesler Field Mississippi, where he was an honor student, and is on a 14 day leave with relatives before deployment. His brother Fredrick formerly studied medicine at the University of Iowa and is now at officers candidate school in Columbus Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Neil Hahn
Fred Hahn
Diaquoketa
States
Germany
Air Corps
Park Air Force Base
California
Keesler Field
Mississippi
Maquoketa
W. N. Miller
Hahns
Fredrick
University of Iowa
Officers Candidate School
Columbus
Decorations To Be Completed Soon In Moravia
Moravia Boosters met at the fire station to repair and place lights and big stars. The nativity scene arrived Tuesday and is slated for setup within a day or two at the park corner. $125 has been raised toward the $200 cost, with several local groups and residents contributing including the Walter and Veach families, Legion Auxiliary, American Legion, and Miss Blanche Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Maurice Walter
20Th Century Club
John Veach
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Max McDonough
Mervin Ellison
W. O. DuVall
Blanche Graham
Moravia Garden Club Holiday Fair Set for Centerville
Moravia Garden Club hosts its annual Holiday Fair at the Community Center in Centerville on Saturday December 1 from 10 30 a m to 4 00 p m Door prizes will be awarded Demonstrations on Christmas ideas plus sale of gift articles decorations and foods. A second fair follows December 8 at Veach Implement Store with similar offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Centerville
Saturay
Veach Implement
Mora Masonic Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting and Supper
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 232 A F and A M with annual supper at 6:30 p m on December 3. George Scott W M Harold Mason Sec For complete Mora school activities coverage see Scrib bler news page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A.M
George Scott
W. M
Harold Mason
Moravia
Moravia Union Promotes Community Activities
The Moravia Union announces a schedule of regular community activities in the Moravia area. The notice encourages residents to participate in upcoming events and local gatherings organized by the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Good Neighbor Deeds Carried Out In Corn Harvest
Otis Fullers family hosts a community corn harvest with numerous local men assisting on Tuesday and Wednesday. Families and neighbors including Argo and Turner households gather for meals and support, with many named participants and helpers listed across both days.
Good Neighbor Deed Helps Gomer Stockers Family
The Gomer Stockers received a supply of wood after a tree cutting accident left Mr Stocker unable to work. A cooperative dinner was held at Doyle McDanel’s home with several assisting and contributing neighbors listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe Neigegrisy
Gomer Stocker
Stocker
Doyle McDanel
McDanel
Wayne McDanel
Ray Lockman
Miley Lockman
Bake Sale Planned for Retarded Children's School
Plans progress for a county wide bake sale to aid the Centerville school for retarded children. The auxiliary will run the sale at Veach Implement on Saturday December 15, with volunteers invited to contribute baked goods or food items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach
Centerville
Babies Born to McGill Burton and Wilson Families
A baby boy named Mark McGill was born Friday November 23 in Unionville Iowa to Rev Harlan McGill and his wife. He weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces. John William Burton Jr born November 26 in Grand Haven Michigan weighs 8 pounds 11 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. John W Burton. Grandparents include Mrs O A Barton Moravia and Mr and Mrs Edmund Johnstone of Dyer Indiana. A son named Mitchell Lee Wilson born November 25 at Smith hospital in Albia weighs pounds and 9 ounces to Mr and Mrs Jack Wilson of Cedar Rapids. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W A Wilson Blakesburg and Mr and Mrs Louis Raymie of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan McGill
Unionville
Iown
Mark
Rev
McGill
Marcia
Matthew
John W Burton
Grand Haven
Mich
John William Burton, Jr
O. A. Burton
Moravia
Edmund Johnstone
Dyer
Ind
Jack Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Smith Hospital
Albia
Mitchell Lee
W. A. Wilson
Blakesburg
Louis Raymie
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Glen van Dorin
Marilyn Hiatt
Charles
Mary Platt Craig
David Gates
Carl Hiatt
Fred Hiatt
A.J. Bown
Osa
Tconium
Glen Fowler
Lois
Lorraine
E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
Jack Tllingsworth
Denise
Alba
Richard Hawk
Jeffrey
Harold Hawk
Jeanny
Joanne
Colleen
Alice Wilson
Paul
Greg Alan
Alvin Fowler
Nancy Horn
Excelsior Springs
Josie Charity
Ira Boyer
DeVere Stober
Vicki
Earl Boyer
Herbert Main
Gaylord
Trenton McDanel
Kellogg
Claus Johnson
Webb Remmark
Bill
Mervin
Alan Clark
R. C. Hiatt
Mary Platt
Marilyn
Elvin Stocker
Clara Irelan
Mettie Roland
Bill Sherwood
Rita Irelan
Carol Joyce
Bill Irelan
Johnny Irelan
Garden Club
Taylor
Robert C. Gladfelder
Rainbow Girls
Gary Chorlty
L. E. Harrells
Center Church
Spencer Cloyed
R. A. Faber
Ray McCloud
Loren Thompson
Loren
Thespians
Papa
Ministers
Miss Jonas
Aylene
Shakespeare
Cecil
Porter
Doug Morris
Raybon
Paul Mihalovich
Janette
Jewell Miller
Lyene
Sandy Anderson
Helen Ludlow
Shirley Walter
Smith Sisters
Lucy Smith
Janie Sawyer
Jenny Smith
Jeffrey Cole
Duane Proctor
Sandy Hiatt
Donna Cochran
Jim Rogers
Kester-Wilson
Hahn
Otis Fuller
Otis Fullers
Vinton Lundy
Glen Tuner
Garry Kosman
Lloyd Callen
Will Hagerman
Wayne Thompson
Ralph Turner
Dick Brown
Ralph Spencer
Earl Swift
Gerald Rinehart
Jim Flattery
Robert Potts
Ernest Kosigan
Basil Herteen
Ben Pickrell
Roscoe Argo
Fred Ateo
Chris Bogart
Andy Mosley
Emory Kercberg
Theresa Brown
Cordelia Rinehart
Maude Turner
Dorothy Potts
Dorothy Pickre
Allie Argo
Leta Haver
Velma Hevteen
Verta Hoffman
Russell Brown
Danny Dunham
Merle Dicks
Doyle
Jep Lockman
Kenneth Coltrain
Rueben Faber
Fred Strong
Gano Nasalroad
Leo Paxston
Burdette Ward
Milton Stocker
Art Martin
Stork
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