Moravia Junior Class Presents Ten O'Clock Scholar Play
The Moravia Community High School junior class stages Ten O'clock Scholar in the school gym Friday evening. The plot follows Tom Young returning to Cedar Lake after eight years to find family, romance, and a two thousand dollar misadventure that triggers humorous moments, including a principal visit and a girls bank party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Trudi
Chuck
April Richards
Stewart Plopper
Cedar Lake High
Moravia Band Disqualified At Fairfield State Contest
Moravia high school band faced disqualification after judges ruled they failed to meet marching maneuver requirements at the state contest in Fairfield Saturday. Two judges gave II ratings and one I rating, while a field judge called for insufficient steps. Officials and supporters dispute entry requirements and protest possibilities loom. Mary Ellen Condra and Rita Gardner earned first ratings in baton twirling solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Fairfield
Moravia
Mary Ellen Condra
Rita Gardner
Sew and So Club Holds Rook Party Thursday
The Sew and So club held a rook party at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson on Thursday Oct 9 with five tables of play. High prize went to Mr and Mrs Harold Mason and low to Mr Ralph Shelquist. Traveling prize went to Trenton Wilson. Refreshments included pumpkin pie cookies Halloween candies nuts and coffee.
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Sew and So
Frank Wilson
Harry Woodward
Harold Mason
Ralph Shelquist
Trenton Wilson
Iconium MY.F. Holds Skating Party Event
Iconium MY.F. hosted a skating party on Wednesday evening October 8. Edward McCORD and Kenneth Calhoun rode to the event by car, departing Iconium at 7:00 p.m. and returning from the rink at 9:45 p.m.
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Iconium My.f
Edward MicCord
Kenneth Calhoun
Iconium
Fox Hound Wins Trophies for Taylor
Fox Hound, a 19 month old female owned by Dayne Taylor, captured multiple trophies at a show in Elmer Missouri last week including Derby Bench first and Combination first. Taylor's hound also topped Deby Fields while Ronnie Underwood placed in Derby events and another hound owned by Dick Johnson won first all age Field Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss. Delite
Dayne Taylor
Elmer
Mr. Taylor
Deby Fields
Derby
Ronnie Underwood
Derby Field
Derby Beach
Ronnie
Taylor
Dick Johnson
Elmer, Missouri
Women’s Society hosts guest night at church
The Women’s Society of World Service held its annual guest meeting and silver tea at Evangelical United Brethren church Friday evening. Mrs. Carl Tisue presented a mission program under the theme To this great day, his mighty hand has led, aided by Mrs. Charles Coffin, Mrs. E. G. Hawk and Mrs. Ira Boyer. A ladies quartet sang as Miss Coulson led songs. Elizabeth Taylor hosted, with Richardson and Ralph Davis overseeing the dining room.
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Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carl Tisue
Charles Coffin
E. G. Hawk
Ira Boyer
Almont Main
Mabel Coulson
F. A. Richardson
Emery Hiatt
Miss Coulson
Elizabeth Taylor
Richardson
Ralph Davis
Main
Hawk
Birthday Surprise At Russell Burns Home
Allie Boyer was surprised Sunday at the Russell Burns residence where she is staying to celebrate her 79th birthday on October 7. Daughters Chloa and Opal share nearby Octobers 6 and 8, with many relatives attending a cooperative dinner and gifting the guest of honor.
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Allie Boyer
Russell Burns
Chloa
Opal
Olin Foster
David Weston
Leon Burns
Karen
Linda
Lester Gordon
Rex
Foster
Gary
Mary
Jim
Everett Hawk
Clem E
Sandra
Mary Burns
Mary Fenton
Dick Stufflebeem
Boyer
Rev Richardson Speaks at Booster Club Meeting
Booster club gathered Thursday night with 43 members and wives attending a chicken dinner served by Christian ladies. Joyce Kin cade and the high school girls sextet sang as Rev Richardson spoke on men’s international Christian organization urging high town standards. A water system study and high school building planning were discussed.
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Booster Club
Christian Ladies Ald
Joyce Kincade
Virginia Burger
Richardson
E.U.B. Church
International Christian Organization
Moravia
Fenton
Club
Moravia FFA sends eight to national convention
Eight Moravia Future Farmers of America members attend the national convention in Kansas City this Tuesday and Wednesday. Leading the group are John Murdy, Richard Hoffman, Wayne Pickerel, Karl Rogers, Jim Burns, Richard Coltrain, Raymond Clark, and Charles McAninch, with Larry Dayton and Wendell Murdy accompanying the delegation.
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Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
John Murdy
Richard Hoffman
Wayne Pickerel
Karl Rogers
Jim Burns
Richard Coltrain
Raymond Clark
Charles McAninch
Larry Dayton
Wendell Murdy
Reunion Held Sunday At Coffin Home Here
Descendants of George and Ellen Cox Brain gathered Sunday at Mrs. Charles Coffin and Clell Coffin’s Mo avia home for a family reunion. A bountiful noon meal preceded an afternoon of colored slides by Frank Harrison and group photos of cousins.
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George
Ellen Cox Brain
Charles Coffin
Clell
Moavia
Frank Harrison
Bruce Jones
el Monte
Calif
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Grace
Edith Neale
Ft. Calhoun
Neb
Vern Ahrens
Robert Ahren
Michael
Robert Wagner
Melanie All
Hampton
William R. Bagby
Deborah
Katherine
Sammy
Sarah Elizabeth
Cedar Falls
Knoxville
Florence Shank
Clarence Herteen
Ottumwa
Archie Kimball
Moulton
Joyce Brain
Des Moines
Garland Houser
Joyce
Jerry
Duane Coffin
Deborah and
Dennis
Centerville
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Willard Brain
Unionville
Church Night At E U B Church Event
Church night was held Wednesday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church. The program directed by Mrs John Van Dante and Mrs Ira Boyer featured guessing games and original entertainment for all. Refreshments of sandwiches salad and coffee were served by Mrs Harry Woodward and Mrs Ray McCloud.
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Evangelical United Brethers Church
John van Dante
Ira Boyer
Harry Woodward
Ray McCloud
Missionary Groups Hold School Lesson Meetings
The Junior Missionary group met after school at the Methodist church for their first season meeting. Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin and Mrs Weldon Whitenack conducted the Mexico lesson with cupcakes and cocadhe served. The Intermediate group gathered at the church for a Canada study led by Mrs Harold Prough, with five members present and cookies and lemonade provided.
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Methodist Church
Mexico
Sylvan van Dorin
Weldon Whitenack
Canada
Terry Tuttle
Cheryl Hughes
Maria van Dorin
Jimmy Staith
Dave van Dorin
Harold
Rainbow Girls Bake and Food Sale at Nadine Store
The Rainbow girls announce a bake and food sale Saturday afternoon October 18 at Nadine and George's store. Also inviting readers to attend the Junior class play Friday evening at 7 30.
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Rainbow Girls
Nadine and George
Ten O'clock Scholar play by junior class
The Junior class will present the play Ten O’clock Scholar Friday evening October 17 at 7 30 p m in the high school gym. Plan to attend for an enjoyable evening of entertainment.
Methodist Laymen Observe Pulpit Talks in South Iowa
Local churches in the South Iowa Conference plan Layman's Day on Sunday October 19 with a layman speaking at each Methodist pulpit. The event mobilizes lay leadership across congregations to share testimonies and perspectives from their communities.
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South Iowa
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
Pastor F A Richardson and Carl Van Zante announce Sunday School at 10:00 am for all ages and 11:00 am morning worship with laymen in charge. Evening service at 7:30 pm features Christ's Friendship for His People. Council meets Monday 7:30 pm. W S C S Fall Institute Wednesday at Chariton 8:45 departure with table service requested.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
Council of Administration
W.S.C.S. Fall Institute
Chariton
Local church services and schedules listed for multiple congregations
First Christian Church shows pastor Donald Plum and Mrs Bird leading Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Communion at 11:00 a m. Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel in Moravia also list pastors and morning worship, Sunday school, lay sermons, and evening services with various youth and choir activities through September and October.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Church of the Nazarene Weekly Schedule and Thought
Rev H LaVern Smith pastor and Frank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent announce services at the Church of the Nazarene. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. N P S service and Evening evangelistic service at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday Hour of Prayer. Thought for the Weak warns that throwing dirt makes a man lose ground.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Christian Church Holds Fellowship Meeting
The Christian church fellowship met Wednesday evening at the church for a regular gathering. A short program featured slides shown by Mr. Ray Charity. Mrs. Birdie Main led the program and Mrs. Marshal Perry with Mrs. Della Bivia oversaw cookies, coffee, and cocoa service after the event.
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The
Christian Church Fellowship
Ray Charity
Birdie Main
Marshal Perry
Della Bivia
Charley Van Dorin Moves to Golden Agers Home
Charley Van Dorin was moved Sunday from Monroe county hospital in Albia to the Golden Agers nursing home in Centerville for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley van Dorin
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Golden Agers Nursing Home
Centerville
Thanksgiving note for Roy Callen funeral attendees
The Callen families express gratitude to relatives and friends for cards flowers food and kindness shown the day of Roy Callen funeral on Saturday October 11. Appreciation is extended to the Legion Auxiliary for their meal and to Zell Callen the Alvin Hiatt family Ralph Freeman and others.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Roy Callen
Zell Callen
John Callen
Alvin Hiatt
Ralph Freeman
Fund Growing for Wilson Children in Des Moines Hospital
Neighbors donate to a fund assisting Bill Wilson family with two polio hospitalized children at Blank Memorial hospital Des Moines. Contributions from Moravia donors and Omaha philanthropist Dei Donahoe are noted with amounts and future announcements pending in the Union.
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Bill Wilson
Dianne
Larry
Wilsons
Blank Memorial Hospital
Des Moines
Moravia
Dei Donahoe
Wow-Tv
Omaha
Union
Wilson
Donahoo
Del
Jay
Richard Tubault
Gardner Hatchery
Hiner Anniversary Celebrates 60 Years at Home
Mr. and Mrs. George Hiner marked their 60th wedding anniversary with a Sunday afternoon reception. About 40 shared a noon dinner and 75 friends called. Guests who attended the 60-year-old wedding included Frank Chambers of Blakesburg Rosa Beaty Centerville Bernice Coulson Vedra Argo Verna McAninch Myr and Mrs Charley Jones Mr and Mrs Bert Gladfelder Jessie Gillaspie and Erna Tucker.
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George Hiner
Hiner
Frank Chambers
Blakesburg
Rosa Beaty
Centerville
Berneice Coulson
Vedra Argo
Verna McAninch
Myr
Charley Jones
Bert Gladfelder
Jessie Gillaspie
Erna Tucker
Hiner Couple Thanks Friends for 60th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Hiner express gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers cards and gifts received on their sixtieth wedding anniversary.
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George Hiner
County Auxiliary Dinner Meeting Held at Unionville
County American Legion auxiliary and Moravia unit members attended a joint dinner in Unionville Friday evening. Mrs Brooks county president presided as entertainment was presented by the Unionville unit. Attendees included Larry Brooks and Junior Spencer from Moravia unit.
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Larry Brooks
Rowena McFatridge
Gerald Morgan
Jay B. Oehler
Leonard Palmer
Lee Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Paul Cridlebaugh
Wayne McDanel
County
American Legion Auxiliary
Unionville
Brooks
Junior Spencer
Moravia
Shanghai Club Meeting With Cora Murphy
The Shanghai club met with Cora Murphy on October 8 for a cooperative noon dinner. Members and guests present include Doris Christy Barbara Jo Bertha Overturf Hazel Rinehart Icel Christy Lorraine Rinehart Mike Jimmy Barbara Allen Elaine Joyce Amy Hine Dorothy Calhoun Eve Line Davison June Young Ruth Brown Vernon and families.
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Shanghai
Cora Murphy
Dorothy Calhoun
Doris Christy
Barbara
Patty Jo
Bertha Overturf
Hazel Rinehart
Icel Christy
Lorraine Rinehart
Mike
Jimmy
Barbara Allen
Elaine
Joyce
Amy Hine
Eveline Davison
June Young
Ruth Brown
Vernon
Earl Taylor
Fred Taylor
Thank you for flowers cards and prayers during hospital stay
Mrs Verna McAninch expresses gratitude for calls flowers cards and letters received during her hospital stay and says they were greatly appreciated.
Thank you for kindness after illness
Eleanor M. Burton expresses gratitude to all who offered encouragement, flowers, and personal calls during her stay in Ottumwa hospital and after returning home, wishing God’s blessings on each giver.
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Ottumwa Hospital
Eleanor M. Burton
Mrs Arthur Davis Thanks Medical Staff for Support
Mrs Arthur Davis thanks doctor and nurses and nurses aid for cards letters and visits. She also notes blood donations and gratitude to everyone who helped during her illness.
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Arthur Davis
Moravia County Aid Convention Draws 162 Attendees
One hundred sixty two persons attended the 29th annual ladies aid convention at Grace Methodist church Moravia on Tuesday Oct 14. Mrs Lula Tillmont presided as hostesses led by Mrs Ralph McDonough and organist Mrs Carl Black. The gathering featured reports from 22 churches, a cooperative noon dinner, memorial prayers, and music, with the 1959 convention planned for Mystic. Moravia town council refused a second Class B beer permit sought by Jay Main and Kenneth Knapp for a site near Highway 60 amid church opposition.
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Moravia
Jay Main
Kenneth Knapp
Highway 60
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist
Lula R.tillmont
W.S.C.S
Ralph McDonough
Carl Black
John Veach
D. E. Bishop
D. A. Burton
Bertha Broshar
First Baptist Church
Centerville
Pearl Black
Anna Allem
Boone
Frank Wilson
Ullem
Broshar
Adult Classes To Meet Again Tonight
The adult school session includes an oxy acetylene welding film at 7:30 followed by an 8:00 meeting. Rux Pulls and Charles Hanna of Valley Supply will teach. Coffee and doughnuts offered. Ladies will begin at 7:30 with zipper installation and sewing garments. All ladies are invited.
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Rux Pulls
Charles Hanna
The
Valley Supply Company
Seventeen Enter Alfalfa Contest
Seventeen farmers entered the annual alfalfa contest with Ranger as the noted variety. Last year eighteen entries were received. This year all seedings were spring seedings aided by ample spring moisture. No seedings were killed in summer. Participants include Carl Phillips, David Koehler, Joe Wilson, Dallas Walker, Kenneth Daniels, Walter White, Norman Hefner, Basil Hiatt, Bill Vinzant, Ted Close, Harold Miller, Virgil Dooley, Harry M. Phillips, Dooley and Callen, C. H. Walker, Ora Powell, and Clarence Anderson.
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Ranger
Carl Phillips
David Koehler
Joe Wilson
Dallas Walker
Kenneth Daniels
Walter White
Norman Hefner
Bnsil Hiatt
Bill Vinzant
Ted Close
Harold Miller
Virgil Dooley
Harry M. Phillips
Dooley
Callen
C. H. Walker
Ora Powell
Clarence Anderson
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Plans October Initiation
Monday evening the Moravia Rebekah Lodge met with Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont presiding as Noble Grand. Initiation practice was planned for the next meeting on October 27. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spencer. The October 27 committee is Helen Lou Stocker and Mrs. Nell Utterback.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Lula R.tillmont
Ralph Spencer
Helen Lou Stocker
Nell] Utterback
Rainbow Girls Bake and Food Sale Planned After Meeting
Rainbow Girls plan bake and food sale for Saturday after noon Oct. 18 at Nadine and Georges. Worthy Advisor Mary DuVall presided as Sharon Argo was installed in her station of immortality. Attendees included Jo DuVall Nancy Tomlin Donna Tomlin Judy Gladfelder Connie Boblenz Nancy Boblenz Joyce Kincade Jean Taylor and Mrs Trenton Wilson.
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Rainbow Girls
Mary DuVall
Sharon Argo
Nadine
Georges
Jo DuVall
Nancy Tomlin
Donna Tomlin
Judy Gladfelder
Connie Boblenz
Nancy Boblenz
Joyce Kincade
Jean Taylor
Trenton Wilson
Hilton church bazaar and chicken supper set
The Hilton church hosts its annual bazaar and chicken supper on Thursday evening October 23. Serving begins at 5 00 p m. Public is invited.
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Hilton Church
Box Supper and Program at Pleasant Hill School
A box supper and program will be held on Wednesday evening October 22 at 7 45 at the Pleasant Hill school west of Iconium. A door prize will be given. Everyone is welcome. Gretchen Ashby teacher.
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Pleasant Hill School
Iconium
Infant McClurg Dies at St Joseph Hospital
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Donald McClurg born Oct 13 died Tuesday at 1 30 am at St Joseph hospital in Centerville He is survived by his parents a brother Jackie Lee and grandparents Mrs Mary McClurg and Mr and Mrs John Stevens of Centerville Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at Chariton Chapel cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McClurg
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Jackie Lee
Mary McClurg
John Stevens
Chariton Chapel
Witt-Boy Born At Monroe County Hospital Albia
Mr and Mrs Raymond Witt announce the birth of a son Billy Ray on October 10 at Monroe County hospital Albia weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Art Van Dorin and Mr and Mrs Ernest Witt of Moravia Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charley Van Dorin Mrs Kenneth Landgrebe of Newton announces a daughter born October 6 weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Landgrebe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Witt
Billy Ray
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Art van Dorin
Ernest Witt
Moravia
Charley van Dorin
Kenneth Landgrebe
Newton
Lloyd Landgrebe
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Moravia Community High School
Tom Young
Bob Harsh
Chuck Young
Merrill Coulson
Trudi Young
Sandy Card
Opal Frisby
Jane Ann Fox Moldy Philips
Bill Benz
Mary Mosley Stewart Plopper
Froyd Proctor Carey
Sheila
Essie van Doren
Alice Sharon McSparen Gay
Ann Paxston
Pat
Nancy Turner
Margo Southern
Lea Ann Heckman
Mr. Erickson
Bob Tomlin
Mary Mosley
Fox Hound
W.S
Silver
Rev. Richardson
Moravia F.F.A
Coffin Home
E. U. B. Church
Appanoose County Proficiency Club
Moravia Masonic Hall
A.D. Kincade
W. M. Harold Mason
Grace Methodist Church
Fairview
Dean Tomlin
Kermit Gladfelder
Wesley Chapel
Red Lindley
M. Y. F. Moravia
Delmar Dowd
Merle Smith
Clarence Whitehead
Church
Methodist
Commission On Missions
Christian Church
Fund For Wilson Children
Council
Rebekah Lodge
Hilton Chicken Supper
Gretchen Ashby
Teachey
McClurg
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