Snyder Named Appanoose County Treasurer to Fill Vacancy
Ike Snyder longtime Democratic leader in Appanoose County is appointed by the county board of supervisors to fill the unexpired term of Paul Gilliland who resigns effective Friday. The board vote along party lines with John Hermes and Walter Harper supporting Snyder while Republican Harry Stickler opposed. The year’s upcoming term remains to be decided by the new board starting January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Snyder
Appanoose County
Board of Supervisors
Paul Gilliland
Snyder
John Hermes
Walter Harper
Harry Stickler
Otha Daniel Duvall obituary notices family details
QO. D. DuVall Otha Daniel Duvall born October 17 1874 near Moravia died November 22 1950 at Ottumwa Hospital aged 76. He married Amy Potts February 19 1899 producing daughter Opal later wife Mamie Darby 1916 producing daughters Madge Maxine and Otha Lee. Survived by Mamie four daughters Opal Madge Maxine Otha Lee, two stepdaughters Winnie and Doris, ten grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters Mary Johnson Nell Pelkington three brothers Warren Harry Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Daniel Duvall
Moravia
Ottumwa Hospital
William
Sarah Jane Duvall
Amy Potts
Opal
Amy
Mamie Darby
Madge
Maxine
Otha Lee
Mamie
Opal Wilson
Blakesburg
Madge Gardner
Des Moines
Maxine McNabb
Dallas
Texas
Otha Lee Martin
Winnie Duvall
Doris Main
Siaters
Mary Johnson
Nell Pelkington
Flagstaff
Arizona
Warren
Harry
Roy
Cheyenne
Wyo
Family bereavement gratitude from Mrs O D DuVall
Acknowledgment of condolences received during a recent bereavement and appreciation for floral offerings from Mrs O D DuVall and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. DuVall
Family Dinner Honors Herman Johnson Birthday
Herman Johnson of Brompton celebrated his 59th birthday anniversary on Thanksgiving at his eldest son Kenneth’s home. Surprised by two decorated birthday cakes, the gathering included Herman and his wife, son Ralph, Doris Fisher, Forrest Foster and family from Mr. Pleasant, Iowa, Kenneth Johnson and Maxine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Johnson
Brompton
Kenneth
Ralph
Doris Fisher
Forrest Foster
Mr. Pleasant
Iowa
Kenneth Johnson
Maxine
Former resident wins high F. F. A. award
Gene Zinn, formerly of Moravia and nephew of Mrs. Ivan Harsh, now living in Mt. Ayr, took $200 and first place in the F. F. A. state contest for farm fire prevention. His F. F. A. chapter also earned first place for fire prevention and a $50 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Zinn
Moravia
Ivan Harsh
Mt. Ayr
Luther Caster Jr Completes Navy Boot Training
Luther N. Caster Jr a seaman recruit in the US Navy son of Mr and Mrs L H Caster recently completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center San Diego California and is available for assignment to a Fleet unit or to Navy schools for specialized training
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther N. Caster, Jr
USN
L. H. Caster
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Sunshine Club Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange
The Sunshine club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gladfelder on December 13 for a Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Club members and their families are invited.
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Sunshine Club
Jess Gladfelder
Robert C Gladfelder Receives Basic Training Notice
Robert Charles Gladfelder has received his instruction for basic training and is stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri. His address is Ret. Robert C Gladfelder US5504-6356, D Btry 62nd Armd F A Bn, Ft. Leonard Wood Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Charles Gladfelder
Ft. Leonard Wood
Robert C. Gladfelder
62Nd Armd
F. A. Bn
Thank you for the many cards and kind deeds
Ben H. Jones thanks friends in the Gold Link S. S. class for cards, neighbors who gathered the corn, and others for thoughtful remembrance and deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Ben H. Jones
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meeting Report
Chariton Township Farm Bureau met at California schoolhouse Friday evening November 17 with 32 members present. They planned the annual oyster and chili supper and December gift exchange, enjoyed group singing, and heard slides from Mr Stark of the soil conservation office showing Appanoose County scenes. Refreshments of sandwiches, dessert and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California Schoolhouse
School
Farm Bureau Group
Stark
Soil Conservation Office
Appanoose County
Moravia Band to Sponsor Film Dec 13 at School Gym
Moravia Band expands to 33 members with new recruits Margaret Condra LaVonne Card Yvonne Gardner Janie Sawyer Betty Harsh Lee Arnold and Thomas Proctor joining bass. A sound film is ordered for December 13 in the school gym with a program featuring Concert Miniature and Orchestra Hall selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribbler
Margaret Condra
LaVonne Card
Yvonne Gardner
Janie Sawyer
Betty Harsh
Lee Arnold
Thomas Proctor
Jacob Gimpel
Yehudi Menuhin
Eula Beal
Radio Philharmonic Orchestra of
Italy
Orchestra Hall
London Symphony Orchestra
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Mitzi Sawvel
Carole Broshar
Aileen Turner
Maxine Firkins
Ireta Stevens
DaVonna Vance
la Vonne Card
Basz
Joan Callen
Pardner
Janie
Baritone and Band Personnel Listing at Carson Event
A detailed listing shows performers for a concert with Bob Carter on baritone SM and a B flat cornet section including Wayne Wolf Bill Bishop Lloyd Wolf Richard Tomlin Paul Wilson and Johnnie Proctor. Trombones and bass players Thomas Proctor Lee Arnold and a percussion group led by Mary Lou McDonough Janet Charity under Director Robert Sloan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob‘Carter
Carson Jordan
Wayne Wolf
Bill Bishop
Lloyd Wolf
Richard Tomlin
Paul Wilson
Johnnie Proctor
Kathleen Halden
Charles Turner
Wayneta Perry Beverly Woodward
George Woodward
Thomas Proctor
Lee Arnold
Mary Lou McDonough
Jerry Luse
Janet Charity
Robert Sloan
Family Gatherings Over Holiday Weekend
The narrative lists Thanksgiving and Sunday gatherings in Chariton, Centerville, Corydon, Oskaloosa, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Pence, Frank Swaim, Homer Hamilton, Hagermans, LeRoy Brown with baby, Don Sears, Earl Espy, Marilyn, Roger, Homer Phillips, Kelly Gene, Elmer Arnold, Mary Dudley, Donnie Scott Rathbun, C. F. Wright, Mark Wright, Marilyn Wright, Patricia Wright, R. E. Gollaher, Bob Gollaher, Mike Gollaher, Max Gollaher, and Larry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Pence
Chariton
Frank Swaim
Homer Hamilton
Wm. Hagerman
Harlen Hagerman
LeRoy Brown
Baby
O. S. Sears
Don Sears
Newton
Earl Espy
Marilyn
Roger
Homer Phillips
Kelly Gene
Centerville
Elmer Arnold
Mary Dudley
Corydon
Donnie Scott Rathbun
G. L. Gollaher
C. F. Wright
Mark
Oskaloosa
Patricia Wright
Des Moines
R. E. Gollaher
Bob and
Mike
Max Gollaher
Larry
Ottumwa
Chili and Oyster Supper at Legion Hall Monday
The American Legion and Aux Mary will host a Chili and Oyster Soup Supper on Monday December 4 starting at 5 30 PM. Tickets are 1 00 per person and the event includes games entertainment a bazaar and rummage sale with door prizes.
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Legion Hall
The
American Legion
Aux- Mary
Neighbors Help Collect Our Corn Thanks
We thank our good neighbors for gathering our corn and express appreciation beyond words. Helpers include Lloyd Brown Edward McCord Dell Dick Hellyer Clark Jennings and Henry Witt plus Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gladfelder.
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Lloyd Brown
Edward McCord
Dell
Dick and Clark Hellyer
Robert Jennings
Henry Witt
Jess Gladfelder
Mystic move ends Moravia barbering tenure
Bill Drew announces he has closed his Moravia shop after a year of patronage and has opened a new barbering business in Mystic. He thanks the Moravia community for support during his time there and invites clients to follow him to the Mystic location.
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Moravia
Mystic
Bill Drew
L H Casters to Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday
Mr and Mrs Luther Caster of Moravia celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner Sunday. They married December 2 1900 in Walnut City. They have seven children and 20 grandchildren with one son in the Navy overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Caster
Moravia
Junior
Ethel Hellyer
Lafayette Shaffer
Walnut City
James Hellyer
Icanium
Mr. Caster
Jacob Caster
Beloit
Kans
Old Foster
Osa Engelkur
Jwesburg
Colo
Cecil
Wayne
Grand Junction
Clyde
Jand James
Chugwater
Wyo
Jand Wrex
Horse Creek
Navy
Moravia Girls Sweep Blakesburg as Moravia Boys Fall
Moravia basketball split with Blakesburg on home court Tuesday. Girls won 52 to 25 led by Callen with 22 points and Broshar 14 as Moravia held a 13-7 first period edge. Boys trailed early then surged to a 22-13 halftime lead before Blakesburg switched defenses and dominated the second half 26-8, final 39-30.
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Moravia
Blakesburg
Mohawkettes
Callen
Janet Broshar
Davis
FG FE
Martin
Blakenburg
FG FI PF
Rokey
Fritz
McDowell Q
Dougherty Derby
VanCleave Goode
Moravia Boys
Foster
Easter
Geo
Woodward
Johnston
Warner
Roberts
CurreneS Church Revival Invitations
CurreneS Church of the Nazarene invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Youth meeting at 7:00 p.m. Evening service follows at 7:30 p.m. Revival meetings every night at 7:30 p.m. with a warm welcome to all attendees.
Conquering Our Desires Sermon At Evangelical Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Leo Wilden invites worship at 10 50 a m with a morning sermon Conquering Our Desires Youth Fellowship follows at 6 30 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m The Passion of Our Lord film shown Thursday 7 30 p m Conference superintendent Rev G E MacCanon to hold quarterly conference Wednesday Dec 6 All are welcome to attend with friendliness.
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G. E. MacCanon
Church of Christ Moravia announces services and Singspiration
The Church of Christ in Moravia led by Billy Schaffner schedules Bible school at 10:00 am and Lord's Supper and sermon at 11:00 am. A Singspiration will be at 2:00 pm on December 3 at the Moravia church, with 7:30 pm Bible Study and evangelistic service by Clarence Schaffner. Congregational singing and specials, attendees from southern Town and northern Missouri welcome.
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Billy Schaffner
Mora
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Missouri
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule
Moravia Iowa readers note Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m reflecting a standard worship day schedule for parishioners and visitors alike.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Wesley Methodist Church Service and Activities Schedule
Wesley Methodist Church offers church school at 1:30 a.m. and morning worship at 9:45 a.m. The M. F. meeting at 6:00 p.m. features Mr. Eels speaking on How to Win Friends and Influence People. Sunday evening service is at 7:00 p.m. and Bible study with Mrs. Eels of Ottumwa reviews a book at 3:00 p.m.
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Eels
Ottumwa
Emperor's Physician at Iconium Methodist Evokes Community Prayer
Iconium Methodist invites the entire community and friends to weeklong special meetings at the church starting next Sunday with morning and evening services. A guest pastor from a neighboring state will assist Dr Edwards and preach nightly at 7 30. Lay volunteers will visit homes each afternoon. All are welcome.
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Iconium
Methodist Church
Edwards
Miller Baptist Service Invites All to Worship and Study
Fay Garner, pastor, presides at Miller Baptist with Sunday school at 1 30 p m and worship service at 2 30 p m Everyone is invited to join in studying God's Word and worshipping Him at the church.
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Miller Baptist
Fay Garner
Mrs Rogers Patty Rogers Shower Honors Baby
Mrs Verner Hawk and Mrs Lazelle Strunk hosted a layette shower at the Hawk home for Patty Rogers, four weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Rogers. Attendants included Mrs Carl Scott Mrs Perry Cross Mrs Waldo Moore and others. Prizes were won in contests and refreshments served.
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Verner Hawk
Lazelle Strunk
Hawk Home
Patty Rogers
Orville Rogers
Carl Scott
Perry Cross
Waldo Moore
Hollis Lawson
D. M. Wilson
C. C. Miller
Claus Johnson
Jack Martin
Butch and
Jimmy
Lester Hopkins
Gary
Peggy Rogers
Rust College Singers Present Program at Grace Church
The Rust College singers performed a varied program during Sunday morning service at Grace Methodist church, featuring negro spirituals, semi classic, and secular numbers. A cooperative basket dinner in the church basement followed at noon to honor the group.
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Rust College Singers
Grace: Methodist Church
Regular Masonic Lodge Meeting and Oyster Supper
Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M holds regular meeting Monday December 4 with oyster supper at 6 30 p m Election of officers led by W M H L Pearson and Sec C C Coulson attendees urged to attend and support lodge activities.
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Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Roast Duck Dinner For Rooster Club Event
The Legion Auxiliary will serve a roast duck dinner at the December Booster Club meeting at the Legion hall. Menu includes noodles mashed potatoes green beans cranberries celery pickles rolls butter jelly date pudding with whipped cream and coffee. Considerable business and the election of officers for the coming year will be on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Moravia Youth To Attend District Rally in Ottumwa
Moravia youth head to Ottumwa this Saturday as John Wilson mails tickets for the district youth rally. Rev Don R Crocker of Champaign Illinois will speak to a 3000 member church and a statewide Evangelism Advance runs December 1 to 10 with 14 rallies and 12 000 attendees expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Ottumwa Dee
Don R. Crocker
First Methodist Church
Champaign
Ottumwa
Methodist Churches of
Iowa
Charles W. Brashares
Des Moines
Coop Supper Honors Rebekah Lodge Members
A cooperative supper at I O O F lodge hall honored 25 year members and new members of the Rebekah lodge. Attendees included Mrs Mattle Lynch Mrs D E Bishop C A Turner Mrs Homer Utterback Mrs R R Pennington and Mrs William Gardner. Guests from Mystic lodge attended and postmeal business led by Noble Grand Bette Day. Two and a half dozen members present with five guests.
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Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Mattle Lynch
D. E, Bishop
A. Turner
Homer Utterback
R. R. Pennington
William Gardner
Cecil Schrodt
Raymond Charity
Ira Robb
C. A. Turner
Mystic Lodge
Rubye Frost
Velma Milburn
Esther Medland
Helen Free
Marie Beers
Noble Grand Bette Day
Pearl Free Hostess to Clover Leaf Club
The Clover Leaf Club met with Pearl Free on Wednesday. Members and visitors shared knotting, quilting, and embroidery before a dinner. Officers elected: Gertrude Penfield president, Addie Sheldon vice president, Mabel Hammond treasurer, Helen McAninch assistant treasurer, File Frame secretary, Martha Massman assistant secretary. A soup supper was planned for Monday night December 4. Next meeting set with Ernestine Argo on December 6.
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Clover Leaf Club
Gertrude
Fern
Tommy Penfield
Verda Argo
Mabel Hammond
Flo Frame
Verna McAninch
Mildred Tarbell
Martha
Clara Mansman
Florence
Haver Free
Emily, Thompson
Marcia
Bruce
Gertrude Penfield
Addie Sheldon
Helen McAninch
File Frame
Martha Massman
Ernestine Argo
Donald Jones Honored at York College
York College in York Nebraska recognized scholarship honorees for the 1949 1950 year at the Honors Convocation held Monday November 6 including Donald Jones of Moravia Iowa who must maintain an 88 percent average or higher overall. Thanksgiving guests at Horace Schaffner home in Kellerton included Mr and Mrs Louis Schaffner and children Mr and Mrs Louie Schaffner Mr and Mrs Clarence Schaffner and Timmy.
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York College
York
Nebraska
Donald Jones
Moravia
Iowa
Horace Schaffner
Kellerton
Louis Schaffner
Louie Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Timmy
Haver and Hiner Wed in Evang. United Brethren Ceremony
Miss Phyllis Haver and Johnnie Hiner were married at the Evangelical United Brethren parsonage on Saturday November 25 at 7:00 p.m. Rev Leo Wilson officiated. Attendants were Max Hiner and wife. The couple will reside in Des Moines after a reception with relatives. Both graduates of Moravia High School later employed locally.
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Phyllis Haver
Rex Haver
Johnnie Hiner
Lew Hiner
Oakdale
Evangelical United Brethren Parsonage
Leo Wilson
Max Hiner
Hiner
Des Moines
Moravia High School
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iowa Pack Company
McElderrys Entertain At Cooperative Supper
A cooperative supper was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Low ell McElderry on Monday evening November 27. Attendees included Mrs. Vera Mc Mahon Debby Ann Anna Callen Margaret Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Art Van Dorin Betty Jessie Jolene Mrs. Alice Eas ter Frances Ann Dana Joe and Donna. The Van Dorin sisters sang and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson received a house gift. The evening ended with cards and a very delightful time for all.
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Lowell McElderry
McElderry
Vera McMahon
Debby Ann
Anna Callen
Margaret Johnson
Donald Johnson
Art van Dorin
Betty
Jessie
Jolene
Alice Easter
Frances Ann
Dana
Joe
Jack Long
Pat Rogers enters U.S. Air Force service
William Patrick Rogers of Moravia leaves for Lackland Air Base San Antonio Texas to enter the U S Air Force. A Centerville High School graduate he attended Centerville Junior College one year and worked at Maytag in Newton. He spent a 20 day leave with parents and held a Thanksgiving reunion at sister Mrs Earl Sievers Avoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patrick Rogers
Frank M. Rogers
Moravia
Lackland Air Base
San Antonio
Texas
U.S. Air Force
Pat
Centerville
Centerville Junior College
Maytag Company
Newton
Earl Sievers
Avoca
Carole Broshar Hosts Missionary Guild Meeting
The Girls Missionary Guild of the E. U. B. church met at Carole Broshar's home for a regular meeting and Thanksgiving service. Miss Broshar led Candle Light Prayer Service. Maxine Firkins called to worship. Delores and Mardeena Hiatt, Janet Charity read scriptures. Joan Callen shared a story. Charity, Tadlock, and Hiatt gave praises of Thanksgiving. Callen presided over the Thanks offering service as girls participated, bank-offering boxes were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Missionary Guild
E. U. B. Church
Carole Broshar
Miss Broshar
Maxine Firkins
Delores
Mardeena Hiatt
Janet Charity
Joan Callen
Trene Tadlock
Miss Callen
Mollocks Welcome Daughter Christine Lee
Mr and Mrs Bill Mollock of Des Moines announce the birth of a daughter Christine Lee on Tuesday November 21 aimes to be a sister for their other children. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt of Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mollock
Des Moines
Christine Lee
Forrest Hiatt
Newton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ike Snyder
QO. D. DuVall
Luther Caster, JR
Robert GC. Gladfelder
FT. Leonard Wood, MO
Chariton TW
Farm Bureau
Moravia Band
L. H. Casters
Musgrave
Lyddia Beatty
Caster
MR. and
Mrs
Allerton
Lovilia
Easter Wolf Foster
G. Woodward
V. Kaste. DuVall J
Woodward Tadlock Fisher Evans
Blakesbury
Roberts Warner
Anderson Sandeen
Johnston Henderson
G. Johnson M
Johnson
Currenes
Church of the Nazarene
O. Keyes
Alice Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Leo Wilden
Harold Mason Sunday School
Supt
Church of Christ Moravia
Wesley Methodist Church
Iconium Methodist
Mrs. Rogers
Patty
H. L. Pearson
W. M
Rooster Club
Pearl
John Hiner
McElderrys
Pat Rogers
AIR Force Service
Missionary Guild
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