American Legion Auxiliary Honors Gold Star Mother Mrs Birdie Main
Mrs Birdie Main was honored at a Gold Star Mother dinner by the American Legion Auxiliary. A gift was presented by LaVonne Bolin. Irene Fowler presided at the regular meeting with reports from secretary and treasurer. Reports from the Broadcaster were read along with thank you notes, and members planned sewing carpet rags and bids for the VA hospital in Knoxville. National Education week urged school visits. Flags for the post home were to be purchased. Oct 14 district meeting reports were given by several members. Twenty four members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Birdie Main
Irene Fowler
Deloris McKinley
Genevieve Morgan
Opal Pearson
Burlington
Claribel Mossey
Mary Oehler
Bertha Manley
Knoxville
Fowler
Opal Callen
Rena Duff
Post
Sth
Oskaloosa
Morgan
Homemakers Club Meets With Jim Walkers
Homemakers Club of Independence Township met with Mr and Mrs Jim Walker Sunday evening. President Mildred Tarbell opened the business meeting. Roll call answered by Delores Daphne Nevella Shepard Ava Long Josephine Moffitt Beulah Adams Leola Lain Dollie Huff Opal Lemley Edith Beaty Ruth McNair Mildred Tarbell and Flossie Walker. Mr and Mrs Emil Long joined the club. Next meeting at Russell Shepherds with a 6 00 co op supper November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club of
Independence Township
Jim Walker
Mildred Tarbell
Delores
Daphne
Nevella Shepard
Ava Long
Josephine Moffitt
Beulah Adams
Leola Lain
Dollie Huff
Opal Lemley
Edith Beaty
Ruth McNair
Flossie Walker
Emil Long
Russell Shepards
Garden Club to Meet at Community Building
The Moravia Garden Club sets its October meeting for 11 30 AM on Wednesday October 25 at the community building Co hosts are Gladys Harsh and Velda Condra Members are asked to bring bulb containers items for the bazaar and bulbs or slips for exchange
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Garden Club
Moravia
People March To Moravia For CROP Drive
About 80 walkers from Albia and 260 from Centerville joined a CROP march along Highway 5 and through Moravia on Sunday. Pledges totaled around 1,640 from Albia and over 3,500 from Centerville, based on miles walked. Leaders included Rev. Gibson of Centerville, Rev. Leigh and Rev. Douglas of Albia, with Rev. Woodin directing Moravia rally and park refreshments.
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Moravia
Highway 5
Albia
Centerville
Gibson
Lavern Leigh
William Douglas
Woodin
Moravia Park
Local residents share meals and visits this week
Monday dinner guests at Vess Hiatt’s included Dwight Hiatt of Mercury Nevada and the Argo family from Oskaloosa along with Lute Hiatt. Sunday callers at the R 8 Faber home were David Lewis and daughters Lisa and Kathy of Knoxville with Gus Pfannebecker returning to the hospital Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C E Palmer and Mrs. Russell Strunk visited Forrest Main on Thursday afternoon.
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Vess Hiatt’s
Dwight Hiatt
Mercury
Nev
Guy Argo
Donald
Karen
Eric Argo
Oskaloosa
Lute Hiatt
R. 8
Faber
David Lewis
Lisa
Kathy
Knoxville
Gus Pfannebecker
Hospital
C. E. Palmer
Russell Strunk
Forrest Main
Moravia Schools Invite Through American Education Week
Moravia joins American Education Week October 22 to 27 with emphasis on education’s role. Open houses aren’t planned but visits are welcome during school hours. Morning viewing 9 to 10 for elementary reading. Adult education registration starts Monday evening October 23 with program details in this issue. S.C.A. meets Monday October 23 with Delmont Moffitt discussing upcoming legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
S.C.A
Delmont Moffitt
Uniform Drive Canvass to Fund Band Uniforms
The Band Mothers will canvass all day Saturday October 21 to raise funds for new band uniforms. They have $195 collected door to door and seek more gifts. call Marilyn Koffman Shirley Massman Bobbi Woodin or Joan Pettibone or mail to the Band Mothers. Mr Hudson will walk one mile per $100 raised. A paper drive is planned for Saturday October 31 to gather newspapers for the fund.
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Band Mothers
Marilyn Koffman
Shirley Massman
Bobbi Woodin
Joan Pettibone
Hudson
Junior High Mohawks Top Seymour 26 14 in Win
Moravia Junior High football defeated Wayne Community Junior High 26 to 14. Jeff McDanel scored all 26 points and defense led by Russ Peterson Harold Rowley Clay Uhlenhake held the foes later. Team purse stands two wins one loss one tie. Next, Mormon Trail visit Saturday October 21 at 9:00 a.m. on Moravia field. Coach Pauley says several boys will become fine high school players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Wayne Community
Jeff McDanel
Wayne
Ronnie Woodward
Russ Peterson
Jeff MecDanel
Harold Rowley
Clay Uhlenhake
Mormon Trail
Pauley
Masonic Lodges Plan Centerville Leadership Conference
Masonic lodges from eight southern Iowa counties will hold a leadership training conference in Centerville on Saturday October 28 at 9 a.m. at the Masonic Temple. Instructors cover leadership training human relations motivation delegation developing leaders and communication. Keith Arrington will lead with Rev Levi Winfrey and T G Zacharias assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Iowa
Bloomfield
Centerville
Corydon
New Sharon
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Iowa Committee On Masonic Education
Grand Lodge of
Derby Clark Wed In Missouri October Seven
Reta Eileen Derby and William Price Clark were married Saturday October 7 at 1 p.m. in the Baptist church at Lancaster Missouri by Rev James Ingersall. The couple are Ottumwa residents with families listed and will reside at 1306 South Webster. He is a former Ottumwa High student with two years in the Army including 18 months in Germany. She works at Tom and Irma's Cafe and Truck Stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reta Eileen Derby
William Price Clark
The
Baptist Church
Lancaster
James Ingersall
Emmett Derby
Elmer Clark
Clark
Ottumwa
Joanne Essary
Gary D. Essary
Farson
Ottumwa High School
Tom and Irma
Germany
Euerco
Inds
South
Webster
Clell Davis To Note 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clell Davis of Spring Valley Minnesota will be honored on their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday October 29. Hours are from 2 until sundown at the United Methodist church in Spring Valley. Hosting the event are their children Robert John Clifford Davis Robert Davis and Roland Davis. No cards have been sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clell Davis
Spring Valley
Minn
United Methodist Church
Robert John
Clifford Davis
Robert Davis
Roland Davis
Thank You Note From Monroe County Hospital Patient
Mrs Wayne McKinley expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards gifts and letters received during her stay at Monroe County Hospital in a brief thank you message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
Wayne McKinley
Centerville Nazarene Church Schedule and Missionary Rally
October events at Centerville Church of the Nazarene include Sunday School and Worship Hour with NYPS. Monday Missionary Tour and rally with speaker Hilda Moon. Wednesday Prayer Meeting. Thursday prayer and fasting. Transportation line lists 724 3649. The church frames itself as a movement for God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Rose Mary Smith
Edna Horn
N.W. M.S
Centerville Church
Moravia and Ottumwa United Methodist schedules
Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Rev Thomas W Woodin lists 9:30 a.m. worship at Grace and 10:30 a.m. worship at Salem with church school at alternate hours. Activities include UMYF meetings at Gary McCloud’s home, Singspiration, WSCS district meeting in Ottumwa, and various church events through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seconium United Methodist
B. B. Goadrick
Donald Whitehead
U.M.W
Moravia
Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead Church Schedule
Moravia Grace services and meetings list weekly events for the parish. Highlights include Grace Jr. Choir after school on Thursdays, Sr. High UMYF at Gary McCloud's Sundays at 6:30 pm, SINGSPIRATION service at Salem Ottumwa at 7:36 pm, and Tuesday 7:30 pm Finance Committee meeting plus Blue study and Rebecca Circle meeting at Sheri Nelsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
Guy Argo
Gary McCloud
WSCS
First United Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Committee On Finance
Grace Church
Moravia
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Grace Jr
Salem
Committee of Finance
Sheri Nelsons
Thank You for the Cards and Flowers from Hospital
Bernice Rinehart thanks friends and relatives for cards, flowers, and phone calls while in Kirksville hospital and after returning home, noting appreciation for the support during recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Hospital Thanks From Gaylord Main to All
Gaylord Main expresses gratitude for cards gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home, thanking everyone for their support and kindness.
Moravia Seddie Club Trail Ride Planned for Oct 22
The Moravia Seddie Club schedules a Sunday trail ride on October 22 starting at 2 00 p m. Riders meet at Ralph Spencers and provide their own weiners and buns for a post ride roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Seddie Club
Ralph Spencers
Wo wens Adult Education class meets early schedule
The first Wo wens Adult Education Home Ec class met a day earlier than planned with the Wednesday evening meeting. Dates listed for upcoming readers include November 26 November 2 and November 15, signaling revised class dates for attendees.
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Wowens
Gxt
Saidu United Metiu Plans Sanitygeshord Event
A fragmented notice notes Saidu United Metiu scheduling a sanitygeshord on November 7 in the disdh basement. The message is garbled but indicates a planned gathering with unknown specifics and uncertain local venue details.
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Saidu United Metiu
New Lake Promotion Sign Contest In Moravia
Moravia Booster Club will replace Rathbun Lake promotion sign north of town this week. A new sign is planned for erection by spring and a $20 prize will be awarded to the Moravia school student design chosen by January 1. The sign will be painted in winter and erected early spring. Corner Cafe building sold to Tubaughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Rathbun Lake
Moravia
Postoffice Closure Notice for Veterans Day Moravia
The Moravia post office will be closed Monday October 23 for Veterans Day. No mail will be delivered on rural routes while the lock box lobby remains open. Incoming mail will be delivered to lock boxes and dispatched as usual.
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Postoffice
Moravia
Sth Grade History Class Attends District Court
An 8th grade history class led by Richard Pauley attends Centerville district court this week to observe a jury trial. The class will be in session all week to learn how the court operates.
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District Court
Richard Pauley
Centerville
Respiratory Memorial Fund for Jack Long Reported
The Iowa Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Assn reports a memorial fund for Jack Long to be used in respiratory disease research. Ray Derby of Cheyenne Wyoming visited Moravia and was joined by Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Derby, who hosted him near Rathbun Lake. He had attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Leslie Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Long
Iowa Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Assn
Ray Derby
Cheyenne
Wyo
Moravia
Emmett Derby
Rathbun Lake
Albia
Leslie Derby
Mohawks Triumph At Homecoming Over Seymour 29 14
Moravia Mohawks open homecoming with a 29 14 conference win against Seymour. Al Wood rushes for 149 yards 2 touchdowns and a passing score to Jess Uhlenhake as Moravia totals 277 yards to Seymour 185 while being flagged for 130 yards in penalties. Dennis Hall adds a late TD. Melcher Dallas visit upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Seymour
Mohawks
al Wood
Wood
Jess Uhlenhake
Dennis Hall
Fred McBride
Stuart McDanel
Jeff McDanel
Dave McDanel
Moravia Mohawks
Melcher- Dallas
Thanking friends neighbors and Rev Woodin for kindness
Kenneth Johnson and family express gratitude for help during hospital stay. They thank friends neighbors and Rev Woodin for kindness and the thoughtful cards received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Woodin
Kenneth Johnson
Thanks for cards flowers and visits from hospital to home
Jessie McAninch expresses thanks to all who sent cards and flowers and called during a hospital stay at Des Moines Methodist and after returning home special appreciation goes to Rev Woodin and Rev Deedrick for their visits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Methodist Hospital
Mary Cary-Dean Stocker Wed In Double Ring Ceremony
Mary Rochelle Cary and Curtis Dean Stocker were married at Bloomfield United Methodist Church in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony officiated by Rev. Jerald Swenberg. The bride wore a white silk faced organza gown with Nottingham lace and a chapel length illusion veil. Attendants included Sue Robinson as maid of honor with orange chiffon gowns. The reception followed in the Fireplace Room with a four tiered cake in orange and green, and guests from Moravia and Des Moines attended. The couple's wedding party wore formal black attire with boutonnieres and corsages of yellow roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rochelle Cary
Curtis Dean Stocker
Bloomfield United Methodist Church
Jerald Swanberg
Eunice Kirk
Warsaw
Ind
Matson Cary
Bloomfield
Dwight Stocker
Moravia
Sherrie Moore
Des Moines
Joanne Bride
Nottingham
Sue Robinson
Morevia
Bree
Eragn Ul Kaosyile Aid Bis
Larry Proctor
Blakesbore
Donald Hiatt
Unionville
Sylvan van Dorin
Carolyn Morrison
Kay Wilson
Cathy Warner
Darleen Martin
Joyce Stocker
Judi Stocker
Janice Stocker
Myrna Henderson
Aggie Gugin
Dana Easter
Jean Helm
Donna Jean Stocker
Jo Ann Stocker
Jeanne Beaitsen
Distrii
Ete
Peterson
Ann Ertuist
St Thei Heine
Roagolsisabe
Davis
Abe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homemakers Club
Jim Walkers
Supf. Wells
Qmhs
Janice Ballanger
Little Me
Janiees
al Weed
Bere
Aly Moravia
Woed
Masonic Lodges
Mrs. Marshall Perry
Bolivar
Cedar Vate
Winfield, Kans
Derby - Clark
Missouri
Ea and
Nazarene
D. R. Uhies
Bernice Rinehart
Gaylord Main
Corner Cafe
Tubaugh
Ralph Spencer
Russell
Ray Tubaugh
al Rausch
Mary Cary
Dean Stocker
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