Community Supports Scouting Program Efforts Across Counties
Local scouting committee led by Fred Hammond outlines plans to expand scouting in Moravia area covering 12 counties with a $50,000 budget. The program promotes youth development, conservation, and citizenship while detailing national figures of $26 million in teen support and vast conservation projects. The note cites 200,000 projects, 1,000,000 feet hedgerow work, 6,000,000 trees planted, and more than half a million boy-hours aiding roadsides and recreation areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hammond
Karl Tuttle
Charles Broshar
Cecil Coulson
Lynn King
United States
Moravia
Charles Burton
Davis Brother of Mo ravia Woman Dies at 29
Roland Dale Davis 29 brother of Mrs Trenton Wilson of Moulton died Tuesday in Glenwood Iowa. Graveside rites will be at Hardin cemetery in Moulton. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davis and several siblings Neal Fox Plano Iowa Bobbie Moines Don De Woots Jack Fowler Donald Leland and Max Davis in the Army Texas. Services time pending per brother Max.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin
Moutton
Roland Dale Davis
Trenton Wilson
Moravia
Lloyd Davis
Neal Fox
Plano
Bobie
Pe Moines
Don de
Ee Woots
Ot Moulton
Jack Fowler
Moulton
Donald Davis
Leland
Max
Texas
Glenwood
Iowa
Flaws in Streets Being Repaired This Week
The Hargrave Construction company sent equipment Tuesday to begin repairs on several street sections. After a summer resurfacing project, a few spots did not hold up and are being retouched to restore the road surface.
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Hargrave Construction Company
Hargrave Company
In Memoriam LeRoy F Purvin obituary note
In loving memory of our dear husband and father LeRoy F Purvin who passed away seven years ago today October 11 1948. The message from wife Essie and children Ferrell Floyd Forrest Frances Freeman and Fierene expresses enduring sorrow and remembrance.
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LeRoy F. Purvin
Essie
Fioyd, Ferrell
Forrest
Frances
Freeman
Fierene
Stork News From Centerville Ottumwa and Moravia
3S Plight of the Stork reports Robert Lavern VanDorin born Tuesday at St Josephs Centerville with grandparents Lee Higtt Fred VanDorin. Clifford Caster welcomes a daughter at Ottumwa hospital weighing 7 lb 14 oz. grandparents E C Caster and D L Strunk. Merle Fullerton Suring Wis. and Gamer Stocker Moravia are noted as grandparents of a 7 lb 13 oz daughter born October.
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Glen VanDorin
Robert’ Lavern
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Lee Higtt
Fred VanDorin
Clifford Caster
Ottumwa
E. C. Caster
D. L. Strunk
Merle Fullerton
Suring
Wis
Gamer Stocker
Moravia
Mrs. Ida Woods Dies At Winner South Dakota
Word reached here of the death of Ida Woods 74 of Winner South Dakota. She died Tuesday at 11:00 am after years of ill health. Born April 3 1881 on a Moravia area farm to Enos and Elizabeth Hiatt. Survived by four children two brothers Emery Hiatt and Fred Hiatt of Moravia and half sister Mrs R J Raney Cen terville. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon in Winner where she had resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Woods
Winner
South Dakota
Moravia
Enos
Elizabeth Boyer Hiatt
Emery Hiatt
Fred Hiatt
R. J. Raney
Centerville
Band Mothers Plan Tag Day and Bake Sale
The Band Mothers met Friday afternoon at the school house with Mrs. George Firkina presiding. They planned a tag sale and bake sale for Saturday October 29. Mr Sloan announced needs for new uniforms for which the group will fundraise. The mothers heard the girls glee club in practice and played games with Mrs Ivan Harsh and Mrs Ernest West as winners. Refreshments were served. Mia L E Jordan and Eddie of Polo Missouri attended.
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George Firkina
Sloan
Glee Club
Firking
Clell Blumer
Ivan. Harsh
Ernest West
Friendship Meeting At Mason Hall In Moravia
The Moravia Order of Eastern Star held its regular and friendship meeting Tuesday at the Masonic hall with sixty five in attendance. Guest officers were introduced and work performed. Refreshments of cookies, mints, and coffee were served during the social hour.
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Masonic Hall
Moravia Order of Eastern Star
Dannel Charity
Christine McHolland
Centerville
James McHolland
Maxine Rinehart
Mystic
Ora Rinehart
Juanita Pirtle
Chariton
Rowena McFatridge
Pearl Black
Icel Brosher
Bertha Brosher
Acknowledgments for sympathy and help after bereavement
The Bogert and Hiner families extend heartfelt thanks for sympathy and practical help after the loss of Mrs. Chris Bogert. They praise the Sew and Sow Club, neighbors, and the beautifu oral offerings. Pallbearers were Delmar Hiner Eugene Hiner Max Hiner Madison Bogert Gerald Ween Main and Mrs George Mang.
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Chris Bogert
Dess Hiner
Lew Hiner
Loren Hiner
Delmar Hiner
Pearl ‘Eugene Hiner
Max Hiner
Frances Eee Madison Bogert
Gerald Ween Main
George Mang
Walfein Ley
Carrenes First Christian Church Schedule
Rev W F T Evans presides with Mrs Bledle Main as superintendent Sunday School at 10 am Communion at 11 am Bible Study at 7 pm on the 13th chapter led by Mrs Marshall Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Bledle Main
Marshall Perry
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Update
Rev Lynn J King leads morning worship at 10 55 with Sunday School at 4 pm. Men’s Day with lay leaders in charge. Evening service at 7 30. Evangelistic meetings start Sunday and run for two weeks except Saturdays. Union Youth Service at Nazarene Church Sunday 6 30. Women’s World Service meets Friday 7 30 at Maude Coltrain home led by Mrs Otha Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United
Brethren Church
Lynn J
King
Earl Boyer
Union
Church of the Nazarene
Women
Grace Methodist Church Services and Meetings Notice
Grace Methodist Church outlines Sunday 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship led by W S C S lay women. Present mission work sections. Evening events include MY.F 6:30 p.m. and Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. on October 19 with W S C S meeting at the church and a 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
W.S.C.S
Evangelistic Services Set At Local Church Oct 14
Special evangelistic services begin Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Evangelical United Brethren church led by Rev Lynn J King. Rev and Mrs G H Kintz from Wisconsin will provide music and messages for two weeks except Saturdays. Youth services at 6 45 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Public invited nightly through Oct 30 except Saturdays.
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Evangelical United Brethren ‘Church
Lynn J. King
G. H. Kintz
Wisconsin
Kintz
Frank Miles To Speak To Teachers Here
Frank Miles public relations consultant for the Iowa State Education Association will address the Appanoose County Education Association meeting in Moravia on Monday October 17 at 6 30 p m The talk titled Where Do We Go From Here Will cover the ISEA program Miles a veteran war correspondent and former editor of the Iowa Legionaire has helped found the Iowa Council for Better Education R E Byers Udell superintendent and Appanoose County Education association president is in charge of arrangements
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Frank Miles
Iowa State Education Association
Appanoose County Education Association
Moravia
I Iowa Legionaire
Iowa Council For Better Education
R. E. Byers
Udell
Quiet Moravia matron Mrs Main dies after stroke at 84
Mrs C N Main Evaline Mann born near Biskegburg Iowa June 18 1871 died Centerville Oct 4 1955 aged 84 years 3 months 6 days following a stroke. She married Charles II Main of Moravia June 21 1898 and had three children Charlies Lillian and Flossie. Survived by son Charles Kansas City and granddaughter Juanita Curth with six more grandchildren 21 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Three stepchildren Gus Harvey Main and Hattie McCloud mourn her with devotion as their mother.
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Evaline Mann
John
Martha Shigayzo Poriar
Biskegburg
Iowa
Centerville
Charles II, Main
Moravia
Charlies
Lillian
Flossie
Charles
Juanita
Gus Main
Kansas City
Harvey Main
Hattie McCloud
Cadillac Burns On Highway 6 Near Moravia
The Moravia fire department was called to a car fire near Clarence Dowd farm a mile south of Moravia on Highway 6. A 1955 Cadillac was completely destroyed and origin undetermined though heat from a tire or rear wheel bearing may have ignited grease and brake fluid. the Missouri car came from an unknown owner.
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Moravia
Clarence Dowd
Missouri
Basket Weaving Topic Change at Adults Jelays
The ladies adult jelays will hold a glass basket weaving lesson this week due to a schedule change. Class meets Thursday at 8:00 in the high school homemaking rooms, with men meeting in the ag room to discuss grass and corn silage and storage structures presented by John Drean of Portland cement company.
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John Drean
Portland Cement Company
Ladies Aid Convention Held at Iconium Methodist Church
One hundred sixty two attendees joined the Ladies Aid convention Tuesday at Iconium Methodist Church with a cooperative noon dinner. Mrs Berney Felkner of Jerome spoke on How Do You Look Today. Mrs James Calhoun chaired the program as Plano Christian church ladies presented a playlet and musical numbers from 21 societies. Plano led with the most members. Moravia churches reported 19.
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Iconium , Methodist Church
Berney Felkner
Jerome
James Calhoun
Plano
Churches Meet to Plan World Community Day Moravia
Moravia area churches gathered to map World Community Day activities set for Friday November 4 at 7 30 p m at the First Christian church. Organizers request donations of men s clothing denim sacks and sheeting for refugee families and funds to buy food clothing and medicine. Bring parcels for peace to the church on November 4.
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Moravia
First Christian Church
Theschurch
Birthdays Honored at Olin Foster Home in October
A group gathered Thursday evening at the Olin Foster home to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Allie Boyer and her daughters Mrs. Chloe Foster and Mrs. Opal Burns. The event featured slides by Rex Foster, cake by Goldie Weston and others, and gifts for the honorees. Attendees included extended family members and friends.
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Olin Foster Home
Allie Boyer
Chloa Foster
Opal Burns
Burns
Boyer
Mrs. Foster
Rex Foster
Goldie Weston
Sylvia
Opal ‘Burns
Lola“ Gordon
David Weston
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Leon Burns
Paul D
Karen Kay
Linda Lee
Lester Gordon
Carol
Olin Foster
Rex
Card of Thanks for Evaline Main Family
The family expresses gratitude to all who sent flowers and offered kindness during their recent bereavement for Evaline Main.
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Evaline
Fairview School to Host Oct 19 Program and Box Supper
A program and box supper will be held Wednesday night October 19 at 8 00 o clock at the Fairview school. Lora Reed teacher sponsored event.
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Fairview
Hilton Supper and Bazaar at Hilton Church
The annual chicken supper and bazaar will be held at Hilton Church on Wednesday October 19 with serving starting at 5:00 PM.
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Hilton Church
Tea hosted by Appanoose County Republican Women’s Club
The Republican Women’s Club of Appanoose County sponsors a Friday tea on October 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. R. K. Beck’s home, 107 Drake Avenue, Centerville. All Republican ladies are invited to attend.
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Appanoose County
Republican Womans Club
R. K. Beck
Drake Ave
Centerville
Iowa
Program and Supper at Showers School Monday Evening
A program and supper event at Showers school is scheduled for Monday at 7 45 pm. Refreshments will be sold and special music will be provided by Robert Foaten, Deacher.
Maple Grove Box Supper At School Tonight
Maple Grove school hosts a box supper Thursday October 20 at 7 45 pm with prizes and food. All are welcome. Presented by teacher Ms Fred Lindley.
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Maple Grove School
Fred Lindley
Callen Attends Rural Mail Carriers Meeting
Mr and Mrs Zell Callen attend the rural mail carriers meeting and election of officers Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Wayne Carr in Cincinnati A cooperative supper preceded the election Ray Dooley was reelected president Richard Clark of Centerville elected secretary treasurer Mrs Ray Dooley of Centerville will head the women's auxiliary as president Mrs Herman Frogge of Numa will be secretary treasurer
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Zell Callen
Wayne Carr
Cincinnati
Ray Dooley
Richard Clark
Centerville
Women's Auxiliary
Herman Frogge
Numa
Benzs Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Mystic
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Benz of Mystic mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday October 16 from 1 30 to 4 30 at the farm home northeast of Mystic.
Miller School Box Supper and Program
Box supper and program at Miller school Friday evening October 14 at 7 45 p m Refreshments will be sold Helen Exline Teacher.
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Miller School
Program and supper at Shanghai school event
A fragment notes a Thursday evening program and supper at the Shanghai school. It mentions Mrs Ardis Walter, a teacher, with unclear details about time and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Pan
Ardis Walter
Mrs Elsie Turner Howells Dies In Michigan
Mrs. Elsie Turner Howells, wife of Ralph Turner, died Monday morning in Niles Michigan. Services were set for Wednesday in Niles with burial in Iconium Cemetery Friday at 2 PM. Surviving are her husband, a son Thomas, a daughter Eleanor Moller, a daughter-in-law and son-in-law, five grandchildren, a stepmother, four sisters, and two brothers.
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Ralph Turner
Elsie Turner Howells
Niles
Mich
Iconium
Methodist Church
Thomas
Eleanor Moller
Local social notes recall visits and family gatherings
Local residents share weekend and weekday visits as Perry and Earl Boyer families, the Adams and Mikles households, and many friends gather across Centerville and nearby towns. Delayed health news updates briefly mention Burdett Cox recovering after surgery at St. Joseph hospital.
Thank you note from Mire. Burdett Cox
Gratitude is expressed to everyone for the cards letters gifts and flowers received during hospitalization and after returning home. A thank you is extended for the kind deeds shown to Mire and her family, greatly appreciated.
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Mire
Burdett Cox
Many Names For Town Election
Nomination papers filed with town clerk George Winslet for two mayoral candidates and nine council seats. Incumbent P. K. Horner and Merle D. Smith vie for mayor. Council hopefuls include incumbents Art Fox Carl Black Lee Hiatt O C Kaster and Max McDonough with new names Karl Tuttle N R Ward M K Blackman and Russell Hughes. C C Coulson seeks reelection as town treasurer without opposition. Election set for Tuesday November 8 at the Community building.
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George Winslet
P. K. Horner
Merle D. Smith
Art Fox
Carl Black
Lee Hiatt
O. C. Kaster
Max McDonough
Karl Tuttle
N. R. Ward
M. K. Blackman
Russell Hughes
C. C. Coulson
Burns Glen BurnsDies After Heart Attack at 52
Glen Burns 52 of Moravia died Tuesday October 11 at 11 30 a m from a heart attack. He worked for Hargrave Construction near Oxford Iowa, born March 21 1903 near Belknap in Davis County son of Obe and Mary Burns, married Doris Blumer August 24 1941. Survived by his wife and nine children and many relatives. funeral services October 13 at Turner Funeral Home at 2 00 p m with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery conducted by Rev Donald Thurman.
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Glen Burns
Moravia
Hargrave Construction Company
Oxford
Iowa
Belknap
Davis County
Obe
Mary Burns
Doris Blumer
Mary Ann
Doris
Dorothy
Robert
Larry
Jerry
Maxline
Margaret
Max
Marlene
Carl
Mia
Irvin
San Francisco
Calif
Russell
Leon
Paul
Promise City
Valk Aintets
Zee Cox
Ville
Mysty Thorpe
Floris
Fiowenise
Amer Yood
Lucille Paylor
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcreat J
Donald Thurman
the Nazarene Church
E T C Club Party Held at Burton Home
The E T C club party was hosted Friday night by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Burton with assistance from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lathen and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoffman. Four tables of rocks were played. high was won by Mrs. Howard Carson and the door prize by Mrs. Fred Schneider. Refreshments included sandwiches jello salad nuts mints and coffee. Guests included Miss Blanche Barker of Moline US and Mrs. Rena Duff.
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E. T. C. Club
Curtis Burton
Frank Lathen
Harold Hoffman
Mgs
Howard Carson
Fred Schneider
Blanche Barker
Moline
Rena Duff
U B Aid Dinner at Church Dinner Menu Set
The E U B ladies will serve a dinner at the church on October 19. Menu includes roast beef mashed potatoes brown gravy and dressing peas and carrots cinnamon apples rolls butter pumpkin pie with whipped cream coffee.
Booster Club Dinner Meeting at Iconium Church
The Booster club will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening with a dinner at the Iconium Methodist church at 7:00.
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Booster Club
Iconium Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memoriam
S. Dak
Alexine Edwards
Albia
Floy Caylor
Laverna Riegel
Unionsville
Eva Starks
Unionville
Edith Moser
Adah
Lorene Dove
Ruth
Evelyn Lesko
Esther
Minta Slack
Martha
Jane Williams
Electa
Geraldine Hurst
Warder
Dorothy Purdum
Lethe Gibson
Mys+ Hie
Carrenes
C. N. Main
Cadillac Burns
Ladies Aid Convention
Lora Reed
Hilton
Robert Foaten
Deacher
BOX Supper
Callen
Helen Exline
Elain Howells
Perry Boyer
Eugene Boyer
Frank Swalm
Ira Boyer
Perry Boyers
Seattle
Wash
Washington, D
Roy Adams
Elsie Adams
Curtis Mikles
Perry Mikles
Ft. Lupton
Colorado
Dwight Stocker
Gary Miklen
Hedrick
Marvalee Mikles
Des Moines
Dwight Ellarton
Helen Moore
Mary Murry
Seymour
Jack Bigley
John David
Roseann
Janet Kay
Council Bluffs
Gerald Burton
de Miller
John Clark
Rockford
Broshar
Mitzi Sawyer
Miss Tullis
Indianola
Lester Sawyer
Royce Sanders
Chanute Field
Chet Sanders
Calera
Eddie
Palo
Ivan Harsh
Gus Hiatt
Floyd Lemaster
Clara Lemaster
Helma Tisue
Theo Miller
Albin
Wyo
Wm. Woodward
Colfax
0. G. Woodward
Forrest Moffatt
Alice McDanel
Ronnie
Vicki
St. Joseph Hospital
Walter Harper
Cox
Rex Brown
Joyce Brain
Jack Wilson
Rowena Cox
Nancy
Donna Tomlin
Burton
U. B Aid
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
Paul Dicks
James Robert Wilson
Alhia
Ronnie Underwood
Ace
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