Rainbow To Institute Oct 10 Rainbow To Institute
The Order of Rainbow for Girls will institute on Saturday afternoon October 10 at 2 30 with Mrs Grace Sprecher of Denison in charge. Several out of town guests will attend, followed by a public installation of new officers at 8 00 for parents and friends. Girls missing petitions should submit them to Mrs Charity by October 3.
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Order of Rainbow For
Grace Sprecher
Denison
Parents and Friends of the Rainbow Girls
Charity
Mrs McCannon Dies Suddenly at 83 in Texas Visit
Mrs. Alice McCannon of Elsie Texas mother of Mr. McCannon died suddenly Monday morning around 4 a.m. Age 83, she had attended a family dinner Sunday at the MeNear Numa home with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra and children. Body being sent to Texas for funeral services and burial.
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Kenneth Condra
Guy Me
Numa
Mr. McCannon
Alice McCannon
Elsie
Texas
McCannon
Condra
George McCannon
Progressive Club HAR Initial Meeting Recap
The Progressive club met with Mrs. George Wingler on Sept 22 for the first meeting of the year. Hostesses were Mrs. Wingler Mrs. Karl Tuttle and Mrs. Opal Card. Guests brought sack lunches and were greeted at the door.
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Progressive Club
George Wingler
Wingler
Karl Tuttle
Opal Card
Death of Truman Cridlebaugh Reported in Carmichael
Mrs C G Woodward received word of the death of Truman Cridlebaugh 22 year old son of Mr and Mrs Merrill Cridlebaugh of Carmichael California who died Monday September 22 a few hours after his bicycle was struck by a car on his way home from school He was a grandson of Mrs Elia Cridlebaugh of Santa Rosa and sister of Mrs Woodward and Eugene Boyer of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Woodward
Truman Coitlebaugh
Merrill Cridlebeugh
Carmichael
Calif
Elia Cridlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Woodward
Eugene Boyer
Moravia
Fire Department Distributing Seals in town
The Moree fire department is distributing Christmas style seals this Wednesday to raise funds for fire prevention and to purchase new equipment. Proceeds from the sale support the department's gear and safety programs during Prevention Week.
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Fire Department
Moree Fire Department
Focal Mails Letters Co
Sunng
Albert Brain Honored on 93rd Birthday Card
Albert Brain celebrated his 93rd birthday on Sunday September 27 with a family dinner at his Moravia home. Guests included Earl Brain Dean Brain Linda Hedrick Jonathan Chase David Russell Sidney Helms Martinsburg Lester Brain and calls from Gertrude Brain Washington Fred Brain Chugwater Annie Brain Des Moines and two Ohio sisters. Brain has lived in Moravia 27 years after moving from Foster and has been in the United States 65 years since arriving from England in 1888.
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Albert Brain
Earl Brain
Dean Brain
Linda
Hedrick
Jonathan Chase
David
Nancy
Russell
Sidney Helms
Martinsburg
Lester Brain
Gertrude Brain
Washington, D. C
Fred Brain
Chugwater
Wyo
Annie Brain
Des Moines
Ohio
Mr. Brain
Moravia
Foster
United States
England
Mrs West Hosts Piano Pupils In Centerville
Mrs Ernest West entertained her piano pupils at her Centerville home on Monday. Pupils enjoyed a woods hike at 10 30 am then a wether roast with cinnamon rolls and kool aid in the yard. Guests Mary Schrait Wanda Benz brought ponies and afternoon pony rides followed.
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Ernest West
Mary Schrait
Wanda Benz
Sue
Sherry
Danny Stansberry
Bobby
Arthur
Michael Wright
Donna Perkins
Roger Ferren
Sadie
Karen Peel
Jerry Inman
Sammy
Patty Sweeden
Margaret Ferrig
Dixie Southern
Centerville
Fred Stansberry
Rebekah's Drape Charter Honors Departed Members
The Mai chapter held a 30 day memorial drape for Edna Neff and Mattie Lynch. Attending were Jerne Hudgens Louemma Palmer Leila Spencer Genevieve Morgan Ma ble Rebb was pianist and Bette VanDorin sang. Refreshments followed at Corner Cafe.
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Mai
Hilton 4-H Welcomes New Member at September Meeting
Hilton Hustlers gathered September 14 with 20 members including a new member Gary Rogers. Paul Wilson opened the meeting, with talks by Larry Spencer DeWayne Clark on the seed judging contest at the state fair and livestock judging. Reports covered state 4-H camp and several updates.
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Hilton Hustlers
Paul Wilson
Larry Spencer
DeWayne Clark
Jamea Pasut
Larry Chance
Gary Rogers
Fire destroys Carl Alden farm and 2000 bales hay
A large barn and 1500 to 2000 bales of hay burned Monday evening seven miles southeast of Moravia. The Moravia fire department fought the blaze, water from two ponds kept the silo safe, and part of the loss is insured. No livestock or machinery lost. cause listed as spontaneous hay combustion. The fire drew a large crowd as flames lit the night sky.
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Carl Alden
Moravia
Alden
Moravia Fire Department
VanDorin couple buy Neff property in northwest town
Mr and Mrs Sylvan VanDorin have purchased the late Edna Neff property in the northwest part of town and plan to move by November 1 after redecorating and improvements. They reside northeast of town on the Harold Hawk farm.
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Sylvan VanDorin
Edna Neff
Harold Hawk
Kensington Club Prepares for 40th Anniversary
The Kensington club held its first year meeting at Mrs. Art Fox home with new officers Mary Oehler as president Janet Fox vice president Virga Boyer secretary Ora Turner treasurer. An autumn memories roll call preceded plans for the October 3 anniversary celebration at Mary Oehler home with a 6:00 cooperative supper for members and families. Committee members were Mary Oehler Ora Turner Mildred Bishop. Joan Fox played piano. Hostess served strawberry ice cream pie coffee and mints. Des Moines guest Mrs Clyde Hayward attended.
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Kesington Club
Art Fox
Mary Oehler
Janet Fox
Virga Boyer
Ora Turner
Rall
Kensington
Ora ‘Turner
Mildred Bishop
Ora Turney
Caroline White
Joan Fox
Clyde Hayward
Des Moines
Mrs O G Woodward Surprised On Birthday
A surprise birthday party was held Friday evening at the Woodwards home for Mrs. O G Woodward. Her four sons and grandchildren attended along with several relatives including Harry, Wm, Harley, Norman Bangert, Beverly Woodward. Refreshments were served by her daughter-in-law Elvie Rhodes.
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Frank Woodward
O. G. Woodward
Harry Woodward
Wm. Woodward
Harley Woodward
Jerry
Frank Woodwards
Norman Bangert
Marshalltown
Beverly Woodward
Des Moines
Elvie Rhodes
Torrington
Wyo
Local Moravia Girl to Compete in Centerville Pancake Day Beauty
Kathryn McDanel a Moravia high school senior and basketball player among three contestants at Centerville pancake day beauty event. Margaret Harrington a Unionville Moravia graduate and daughter of Nick Harrington from Vannville also competes.
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Moravia
Lancaster
Bloomfield
Unionville, Mo
Lavern Robb
Unionville
Centerville
Kathryn McDanel
Kathryn
Moravia High School
Lengelee Joseph
Margaret Harrington
Centervile
Nick Harrington
Vaanville
October Christian Church Menu
October menu lists roast beef mashed potatoes dressing noodies baked beans and Apple Sauce Cole Slaw hot rolls coffee and pie. Meals feature classic comfort items with ample sides and dessert options.
Flight Of The Stork
Mr and Mrs Eldon Beauchamp of Moravia welcome a daughter born Sept 25 at Chariton forum hospital. Mr and Mrs George VanDorin of Pico California greet a 6 pounds 15 ounces daughter Mary Ruth born Sept 23. Fred VanDorin is paternal grandfather. Wayne Foster and wife celebrate a daughter born Sept 28 at Soxith hospital Albia weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Ale Wilson and Jay L Wilson welcomed a 5 pounds 6 ounces baby boy Alan Jay born Sept 27 at St Joseph hospital. Atomas Wilson stationed on Okinawa. Dick Wilson and wife are grandparents.
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Eldon Beauchamp
Moravia
Forum Hospital
Chariton
George VanDorin
Pico
Calif
Mary Ruth
Fred VanDorin
Wayne Foster
Soxith Hospital
Albia
Ale
Jay L. Wilson
Alan Jay
St. Joseph Hospital
Atomas Wilson
Okinawa
Dick Wilson
Day of Prayer at Evangelical United Brethren Church
The Women's Society of World Service sponsored a Day of Prayer program at the Evangelical United Brethren Church Monday evening. Miss Mabel Coulson presided as hymns were sung by Mrs Alomat Main Mrs E G Hawk and Girl’s Missionary Guild with Carole Broshar DeLoris Hiatt Irene Tadlock and Maxine Firkins. The topic Christ Calls to Growth was prepared by Mrs Kenneth Barnette and Mrs Gerald Bishop of Somerset Pa. The service covered Christian Love Outreach Unity Hope with prayer requests from Latin America Africa Europe Philippines Japan and China.
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Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mabel Coulson
Alomat Main
E. G. Hawk
Girls Missionary Guild
Carole Broshar
DeLoris Hiatt
Irene Tadlock
Maxine Firkins
Kenneth Barnette
Gerald Bishop
Somerset
Latin America
Africa
Europe
Philippines
Japan
China
Mire and Spears Visit Sevilla Relative Tuesday
Mire Dan Spears and son Kenneth of Sevilla spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs. Harry Tisue.
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Mire
Dan Spears
Kenneth
Sevilla
Mrz
Harry Tisue
Resolution of Respect for Moravia Rebekah Lodge Member
A Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 resolution notes long service of Lynch and extends sympathy to the family. The charter will be draped for 30 days and copies sent to the Town Odd Fellow for publication and lodge records. Committee: Katherine Charity Ruth Wilson Mildred Bishop.
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Itie Lynch
Moravia
Rebekah Lodge No.404
Town Odd Fellow
Katherine Charity
Ruth Wilson
Mildred Bishop
Edna Neff
Moravia Rebekah
Resolutions Mourn Loss of Edna Neff From Mora Lodge
Mora via Rebekah Lodge No 404 extends sympathy to the Neff family after the death of member Edna Neff. The charter will be draped for 30 days and a copy of the resolutions sent to the Iowa Odd Fellow for publication.
Thankful notes for sympathy in our bereavement
We thank everyone for the beautiful and practical expressions of sympathy during our sad bereavement. Special thanks go to Mr and Mrs Fanchen Winsler, Mr and Mrs W B Rountree and family, and Mrs Clifford Boyer and family.
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Fanchen Winsler
W. B. Rountree
Clifford Boyer
Marines in Japan Serve as Radioman in 3rd Division
Pvt Doyle A Christy and Pvt Richard D McCrory are listed in the Boys In Service notice. Christy is with R&H Co MRT Camp Pickett Virginia. McCrory, 21, son of Mrs Harry McCrory Moravia Iowa, serves as radioman with Anti-Tank I Company 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division FMF Far East Command in Japan. Address: P O San Francisco California.
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Pvt. Doyle A. Christy
U. S
R&h Co
Mrt
Camp Pickett
Virginia
Richard D. McCrory
Harry McCrory
Moravia
9Th Marines
3Rd Marine Division
Joyce ‘McCrory
Mystic
Security Forces
Far East Command
Japan
Pie
R. D. McCrory
Apri-Tank Co
Mar
Ard Marine Div
P.O
San Francisco
Calif
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