Moravia Parade Participation Highlights Fire Prevention Week
Moravia school band and students from first through eighth grade joined Centerville firefighters in a Fire Prevention Week parade sponsored by the county fire department association. The event featured Moravia posters, a Moravia fire truck, Centerville equipment, floats, and a rescue truck, with a late start caused by a breakdown of the Albin fire truck. A second Centerville parade was held after dismissal, and a 10:00 am fire drill at Moravia school included a rapid exit and a ride for younger students unable to attend.
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Moravia
Moravia Fire Department
Centerville
County Fire Department Association
Color Guard
Wedding of Miss Norma Huff and Jack Espy
Miss Norma Huff daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Huff of Mystic and Jack Espy son of Mr and Mrs Russell Espy of Centerville were married in a 1 pm ceremony Sunday October 9 at the Christian church in Extine. The bride wore blue satin with black accessories and carried a pink carnation corsage. The maid of honor was Mary Teater and the best man Elmer Hiatt. A reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier white wedding cake and pink rose decorations. The couple will reside in Centerville this winter.
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Norma Huff
Harold Hutt
Mystic
Jack Espy
Russell Espy
Centerwing
Christian Church
Exjins
Lyle Armstrong
Extine
Mary Teater
Elmer Hiatt
Espy
Moravia High School
Owl Drug Store
Centerville
Washington Street
Leroy E. Fallett
Earl Huff
June Parker
Carl Knapp
Linda
Howard Teater
Mary
Ray
Ver
Karen
Paul Loch
Harlan
Earl Hixenbaugh
Donna Jean
Bill Snider
Ronsie
Berle Beaty
Bonnie
Adda Rose
Dean
Clifford Hull
Tommy
Emile Gerard
Jess Walther
Jay Argo
Moun Rhee
Mike David
Ricky
Kay Farr
Fice
Mah Purvis
Edd Scieszinski
Eline Hiatt
Doe Fields
Family Reunion Feud Clashes At Bar Gathering
Local report describes a tense family reunion at a bar involving Mr and Mrs Tiedton and extended kin. Mentioned names include Lloyd Davis, Chet Hogers and Mrs Wiksuu amid disputed residence and timing at Moulton Sutuay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiedton
Rentul
Lloyd Davis
Heer Moulton Sutuay
Rulard
Ottumwa M Y F Rallies Oct Sunday Oct 30
Local Methodist youth group holds district rallies Sunday Oct 20 with sessions at Montezuma First Methodist at 3 00 pm and Wesley Methodist Ottumwa at 7 30 pm Dr Marvin B Kober pastor of St Pauls Cedar Rapids speaks after spending weeks in the Orient in 1947 under Methodist board of missions He urges all interested to attend with young people.
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First Methodist
Board of Missions of
The
Methodist Church
John Wilson
Naz arene Young Peoples meeting at Frank Woodward home
The Naz arene Young Peoples society held its October Friday gathering at the Frank Woodward home. Paul Dean Woodward led singing, Mrs P A Hahn led prayer, Beverly Woodward performed a trombone solo, and a social hour with refreshments followed the business session. Miss Katherine Kliese attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Nazarene Young Peoples Society
Frank Woodward
Paul Dean Woodward
P. A. Hahn
Beverly Woodward
Katherine Kliese
Pleasant Hill Social Profits From PTA Supper
A large crowd attended a Pleasant Hill school social Monday night where Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont presented pupils. Supper by the PTA ladies followed, with sales from boxes food and contents totaling 120.03 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill School
Lula R. Tillmont
P.T.A
Piano Students Recital Held at Centerville Church
Moravia piano students of Mrs Lilliam Read performed Sunday at the Centerville Methodist church. Participants included Mary Rose Main Bill Bishop Margaret Condra Wendell Condra and Joan Fox with Moravia attendees Mr and Mrs Art Fox and daughters Mrs L E Main Mr and Mrs D E Bishop Mrs Kenneth Condra and Marion Mary Ellen and Mrs Charles Coffin Mrs Earl Rabuck and son Bruce.
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Lilliam
Moravia
Methodist Church
Centerville
Mary Rose Main
Bill Bishop
Margaret
Wendell Condra
Joan Fox
Art Fox
L. E. Main
D. E. Bishop
Kenneth Condra
Marion
Mary Ellen
Charles Coffin
Earl Rabuck
Bruce
TALOR AID BEGINS NEW YEAR ELECTS OFFICERS
The Taylor Aid started a new year on Wednesday October 12 with a cooperative dinner at Mrs. Art Fox home. Mrs Theo Miller won a door prize. An afternoon program featured a skit by Mrs Theo Miller Mrs Ernest Hiatt and Mrs Albert Witherby. Officer elections were led by Mrs Doyle Anderson with Theo Miller as chairwoman. Other officers named include Art Fox vice chair. Don Pettibone schools. Bert Meadows library. George Turner health. Harry Phillips international relations. Goldie Hiatt secretary and treasurer. Members helped pick nut meats for a hostess chosen tray.
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Taylor Aid
Art Fox
Theo Miller
Ernest Hiatt
Albert Witherby
Doyle Anderson
Don Pettibone
Bert Meadows
George Turner
Harry Phillips
Goldie Hiatt
Loyd Carter
Kenneth Condra
Minnie
den Wolf
Earl Boyer
Ronnie
Daphne Hilton
Joan
Jane
Dean Bellman
Hernidégn and
Jerry
John Oard
Donna Rea
Family Gathering Honors Dr. DuVall Birthday
A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. DuVall marked the birthday anniversary of Mr. DuVall. Attendees included Bruce Gardner Des Moines Archie Martin and family Blakesburg W A Wilson family Harris Newtown and Udell residents among others and visiting Mrs. Forrest Main and Carol and Derry.
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D. DuVall
DuVall
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
Archie Martin
Mikes
W. A. Wilson
Jack
Bob
Blakesburg
Roy
Gene Benwit
Newtown
Bill Wilson
Harry Day
Russell Strunk
Udell
Jeff Palwner
Mashalltuwon
Forrest Main
Carol
Derry
Local Boys Will Play Melrose Tuesday
The 1949-50 basketball season opens with local boys sending two teams to Melrose Tuesday night. The next game is against Numa at home Wednesday night, November 2. Coach Jim Morrison has the squad in good shape after late baseball scheduling disruptions. Tickets for home games are on sale, with season passes offering savings over single admissions.
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Melrose
Numa
M.H.S
Jim Morrison
School Kids To Get Immunization Shots
Immunization against smallpox and diphtheria will be given to children at Moravia high school on Tuesday Oct 26. The county medical society and a doctor and nurse will administer the shots with necessary equipment. Additional clinics are planned at Udell school Oct 24 and Mystic school Nov 8.
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Moravia High School
County Medical Society
County Society
Coounty
Udell School
Mystic School
Local social notes include visits and a patent claim
Local residents shared Sunday visits in Centerville and Des Moines. Barbara Robb celebrated a birthday with two candles at the Versal Robi home. Families from Knoxville and Unionville joined Father Willis Martin’s centennial-era settlement memories, while others traveled to Des Moines and Centerville for hospital, hunting, and piano recital events. Opha Blumer, now in Indiana, has patented a ceiling suspended elevated table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Tom Robb
Barbara and
Craig
Knoxville
Versal Robi
Barbara Robb
Charley Johnson
B.C. Caster
Kenneth Johnson
Maxine
Herman Johnson
Harry Pearson
Des Moines
Marvin Gardner
Colorado
Opha A. Blumer
Moraavia
Tdinansy
D. E. Bishop
Bill
Hilton Closing Out Sale Today Oct 20
Mrs H L Hilton holds a closing out sale today starting at 2 pm at the farm four miles south of town. Four fine dairy herd, team of horses, hogs, 1600 bales of alfalfa and 700 bales of clover, a complete line of farm machinery, and household goods offered.
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H. L. Hilton
Moravia Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice
Moravia Iowa Moravia Methodist Church announces 10 00 a m Sunday school 31 00 a m morning worship with sermon Why I Am a Protestant 6 30 p m Father and Son banquet Tuesday Nov 1 sponsored by Class No 8 Waunelta McConnell minister no worship or Sunday school this Sunday due to remodeling congregation invited to Moravia church for services on Sunday.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Wannelta McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Moravia Methodist Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services
The Evangelical United Brethren Church invites worshipers led by Pastor Carl E Rabuck Harald Mason Sunday School Supt with services at 10 50 a m worship 6 30 p m youth fellowship 7 30 p m preaching using the word hope for the Bible verse prayer meeting 7 40 p m Thursday church night Friday bring pumpkin pie and table service all are welcome to worship
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Carl E. Rabuck
Harald Mason
Church Event Schedule with Evangelist James Miller
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 with Mrs F A Hahn as superintendent. Morning Worship follows at 11:00 and Evening service at 7:30. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 with Evangelist James Miller of Indianapolis preaching nightly and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
P. S
James Miller
Indianapolis
Ind
Moravia Church of Christ Sunday Schedule
Moravia church service plan lists Bible school at 10:00 a.m. with Gene McCrory, worship at 11:00 a.m., Lord's Supper, and 7:30 p.m. Bible study. Study focuses on Hebrews chapter eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene McCrory
Church of Christ Iconium service schedule
The church advertises Bible school at 10:00 a. m. and Lord's supper, singing and preaching at 11:00 a. m. Prayer and Bible study are held at 8:00 p. m. each Monday night. You are invited to attend these services for plain, straight preaching and teaching of God's word.
Billy Callen Celebrates Third Birthday in Oct 5 Event
Mr. and Mrs. Clair Callen hosted Wednesday evening October 5 in honor of their son Billy Callen's third birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Callen and Anna, Mr. and Mrs. John Broshay and Dixie, and Billy's sister Lois Ann. A angel food cake baked by Mrs. John Broshar was served with ice cream and Billy received many nice gifts.
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Clair Callen
Ray Harrison
Fred Callen
Anna
John Broshay
Dixie
Billy
Loig Ann
John Broshar
Kensingtons Enjoy Five Tables of Rook
The Kensington Club entertained Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Gus Luse at five tables of rook. High score won by Mrs. G. A. Witherby and William Gardner, low score by Louise Qehter and Frank Chambers. Hostess served ice cream cake and coffee.
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Kensington Club
Gus Luse
Rock
G. A. Witherby
William Gardner
Louise Qehter
Frank Chambers
E. T. C. Club Met October 13 Social Meeting
The ELT C club met with Mrs Charley Johnson on Thursday afternoon October 13. Roll call was Pleasant Summer Memories. Mrs Lester Smith led the entertainment. The mystery box was won by Mrs Lee Hiatt. Mrs Thelma Luse attended as a guest. Refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostesses.
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Charley Johnson
Lester Smith
Lee Hiatt
Thelma Luse
Hosteas
Fire at Kenneth Doud home damages outbuildings
Moravia fire department was summoned to the Kenneth Doud residence five miles east of town at 1:45 a m Friday. The blaze destroyed a toilet and brooder house with 27 young chickens and began a fire in the chicken house. The fire truck arrived quickly and stopped the fire with only modest spread.
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Moravia
Kenneth Doud
Women’s Society Sends 44 Lbs Clothing to Germany
The Women's Society of World Service met at Mrs. E. G. Hawk’s home with Miss Mabel Coulson leading the program Our Field Is a Wide Horizon. Members including Mrs. Hawk and Mrs. Rabuck arranged a 22 pound bundle of clothing and food sent to Germany. World Community Day will unite all town churches at the Nazarene on Friday November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World | Service
E. G. Hawk
Mabel Coulson
Hawk
Charles Caffin
T. E. Campbell
Fred Hammond
Earl Rabuck
Eleanor Miller
Claude Hawk
Hammond
Sandifer Speaks at Monroe Township Farm Bureau Meeting
C R Sandifer guest speaker at Monroe Township Farm Bureau meeting Tuesday evening. His talk focused on the federal agricultural program. Roy Ellison opened the meeting, Claude Rogers led a Bible quiz, and the women narrowly beat the men. Pie and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BR. Sandifer
Monroe Township Farm Bureau
Roy Ellison
Claude Rogers
Iwho
Faber and Sons Purebred Sale Set for Nov 10
A. Faber and Sons announce a November 10 purebred sale at Albia sales barn. About 85 head of boars and gifts to be offered from their New Vigor line with prices ranging roughly from 340 to 500 dollars, plus winter gifts sold 200 to 350 dollars. Additional hogs from Crusader’s Echo and Wide Yup Boy will be included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Faber and Sons
Albia Sales
Card of Thanks for Fire Department Help
We express gratitude to the fire department and neighbors for their assistance during our recent fire. Kenneth Doud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Doud
Thanking Neighbors for Pasture Help on Orcas Island
A note of thanks from Mr and Mrs Edward McCurd and family to neighbors who supported them Thursday, October 13, in combating grass fire and aiding in pasture protection.
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God
Edward McCurd
Moravia Junior Class to stage Granddad Steps Out
Moravia high school's junior class will present the three act comedy Granddad Steps Out this Friday October 28 in the high school auditorium. Richard Potts Verna Harper Margaret Steffen Betty Phyllis Underwood Bob Carter Joan Callen Janet Broshar Don Easter Verny Overturf Mildred Thompson Jean Long Larry Tadlock Frank Whaley Rex Foster leads the production with J L Van Lallingham directing at Moravia high school. Proceeds fund the junior senior banquet next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ave
Clase A. Whicker
Oneita
Luse
Edna Mae
Oei Halden
Patricia
Bada
Resgan
Rabuck
Bruce
Broshar
Bill
Ts Cailen
Doris
Rose
Merton
I Schaffner
A. Haver
Phyllis
Crebuhar
James
Harris
Overturf
Vernas
Qa Loch
Harsla
Whaley
Frank
Janet
Potts
Richard
Beal Steffen
Purkee
Atboeu
Moravia High School
Granddad
Felecia Metcalfe
Jim Mahony
Richard Potts
Tillie
Verna Harper
Morton
Margaret Steffen
Betty
Phyllis Underwood Kip
Bob Carter
Abby
Joan Callen
Feeny
Janet Broshar
Jim Mahoney
Don Easter
Norwood
Verny Overturf
Mildred Thompson
Jean Long
Jack
Larry Tadlock
Frank Whaley
Fred DuVal
Dorothy Craig
Pat Kaster
DaVonne Vance
James Farnsworth
Richard McCarty
Jerry Wakefield
Maralyn Hopkins
Harold Loch
Veril Kaster
Norma Schrodt
Junior Johnson
Mary Ann Swab
Ushers
DaVonna Vance
Pat Kuster
Clara Lou McGee
J. L. van Lallingham
Azalee Kimbrell
Ruth Hoffman
Auxiliary to Assist at Halloween Party
The Legion auxiliary met Tuesday at the post home with IG members present led by Mrs. Garnet McDonough. They will aid the American Legion and Booster club in sponsoring a Halloween party for local children with a parade and prizes for costumes. Plans discussed for a blue lady unit. Members expect to attend the county auxiliary fall meeting in Centerville on October 27. Mrs. Veach and Mrs. Burton will send candy or cookies to Veterans Hospital in Knoxville in November. Women sewed carpet rags. refreshments served by Mrs. Black, Mrs. Lathen, Mrs. Mononough, and Mrs. Tiave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Garnet McDonough
American Legion and Booster Club
Centerville
John Veach
Curtis Burton
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Carl Black
Frannk Lathen
Max Mononough
Harley Tiaue
Church Night and Reception at E U B Church
The Evangelical United Brethren church hosts regular church night and a reception for Rev Earl Rabuck his wife and Bruce at 7 30 p m on Friday. Each family should bring a pumpkin pie and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl |Rabuck and Bruce
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Sunday Dinner Honors Mrs Edward Robinson
Mrs Edward Robinson was honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Dick Sandifer. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ekin DeTar and family, Mr and Mrs Bill DeTar and family, Alicia, Mr and Mrs Roy Fisher and Mary Louise, Blakesburg, Mr and Mrs BeWayne Robinson and sons, Moravia, Edward Robinson and Deena Tee, and Don Sandifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Sandifer
Edward Robinson
Ekin DeTar
Bill DeTar
Alicia
Roy Fisher
Mary Louise
Blakesburg
BeWayne Robinson
Moravia
Deenatee
Don Sandifer
So and Sew Club Hosts Rook Party at Woodward Home
The So and Sew club met at Harry Woodward's home Monday evening Oct. 17 for a rook party. Traveling prize went to Donald McCloud, high scores to Harold Mazon and Waunelta McCloud. Co hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Donald McCloud
Harold Mazon
Waunelta McCloud
Ray McCloud
Homemaking Classes Held Each Wednesday at High School
Clothing construction completed at the homemaking classes held each Wednesday at the high school. This week Child vile Wis the lesson. All ladies are suited to these classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Vile
Stork Flight Details Births At Local Hospitals
Flight 3 births announced for October with boys born at Smith hospital Albis and St Joseph hospital Centerville. Parents include Calhoun Bennett Jarvis Datiels and others. multiple entries note new arrivals and dates in mid October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Calhoun
Smith Hospital
Albis
Ray Bennett
St. Josoph Hospital
Centerville
Charles Jarvis
Kennety Datiels
Mes
Woodrow Nurtun
Battedi
of & Son
Moravia Masonic Lodge Hosts Appanoose Proficiency Club
The Moravia Masonic lodge will host the Appanoose County Proficiency club Thursday evening October 27. All Master Masons are invited to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Moravia
Box Supper and Program at Miller School
Miller school on the Moravia Unionville road hosts a box supper and program on November 1 at 8 o'clock led by Arlene Stephenson with ladies urged to bring boxes. Candy and box supper at New Hope school Friday October 21, Fern Hudgens announces. Bazaar and chicken supper at Hilton church basement Thursday October 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 led by organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller School
Moravia-Unionville Road
Arlene Stephenson
New Hope School
Fern Hudgens
Hilton Churen
Enon School Program and Box Supper
A program and box supper will be held at Enon school four miles northeast of Mora Vie on Thursday October 20. Miss Virginia Bailey, teacher, invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon School
Mora- Vie
Virginia Bailey
Candy supper and program at the Couleur school
A candy supper and program will be held Wednesday night at the Couleur school, October 2 at 7 45. All invited, with Madelyn Rose Peacher and Mrs Maiveice Clay Wurth organizing. Please bring buses and field cars for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couleur Sehoul
Also Mentioned on This Page
N.Y.P.S
Pleasant Hill
Talor Aid
Dr. Duvall
Hilton
Church of Christ Moravia
Church OF Christ Iconium
Billy Callen
David Browning
British Honduras
Nazarene Church
Fire Dept
W.8
C. R. Sandifer
Monroe Twp
A. Fabers
Twentieth Century Club
Reading Club
T. R. Gardner
Italy
Rex Foster
Allen Dale Frame
Charles Johnson
Doyle Christy
Mary Lou McDonough
Patty O'Hara
Carolyn Hopkins
J. H. Gillagpie
Mary Louise Fisher
Paity Pasovich
Ireta Stevens
E.U.B
ON Stork
Madelyn Rose
Peacher
Mrs
Maiveice Clay Wurth
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