Mummers Parade Scheduled for October 30 by Boosterettes
The annual Mummers Parade will be held at 6 30 p m Thursday evening October 30 sponsored by the Boosterettes. Divisions include pre school through kindergarten, 1st grade through 3rd, 4th through 6th, junior high and high school with adults invited to join for fun. Children in groups will receive treats and prizes are awarded in all four divisions with 1 00 for 1st 75 cents for 2nd and 50 cents for 3rd place.
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Boosterettes
Donita Havard Hosts SCA Committee Meeting
Donita Havard chairs the SCA membership committee coffee to boost participation. Mothers of students, ISCA officers, and representatives discussed phoning parents to boost attendance at the next meeting. The October 27 session at 7 30 p m in the high school library will feature an elementary art exhibit and a general discussion on destiny swimming lessons and fund raising.
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Donita Havard
SCA
Gas
Severa Isca
Nancy van Blarkan
Destiny
Older workers get help at Centerville Iowa Employment Office
Iowa Employment Office in Centerville launches a program to aid workers aged 55 and older. Moravia resident Evangeline Hitchcock trains as an Older Worker Specialist and will assist applicants weekday afternoons from 12 30 to 4 30, guiding full time and part time placements across factory retail agriculture domestic and other jobs.
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Iowa State Employment Office
Centerville
Evangeline Hitchcock
Moravia
Town Employment Security Commission
Des Moines
Hitchcock
Iowa
Des Moines Shower for Newborn Mathew Holling
Mrs Bud McKern Mrs Robert Foster and Betty Stavie attended a shower at the Ron Holling home in Des Moines Saturday afternoon for Mathew Blaine Holling the new son born Sept 19 of Mr and Mrs Ron Holling He is the great grandson of Clyde McKern of Centerville
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Bud McKern
Robert Foster
Betty Stavie
Ron Holling
Des Moines
Mathew Blaine Holling
Clyde McKern
Centerville
Moravia Platted by Stauber Vierling and Conrad
Survey of Moravia dated June 27 1851 credits Joseph Stauber Theophilus Vierling and Ephraim Conrad with laying out the town. The plat was recorded July 15 1853. The trio and families migrated from North Carolina in 1849 and 1850, Staubert buying a Mormon claim that year and Moravia forming thereafter. One Mormon trail from Nauvoo passed through the current Moravia site.
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Moravia
Joseph Stauber
Theophilus Vierling
Ephraim Conrad
North Carolina
Appanoose County
Staubert
Nauvoo
Daphne Shepard Hosts North Bend Ladies Aid
The North Bend Ladies Aid met with Daphne Shepard on Thursday afternoon as new officers took over and dues for the coming year were paid. Attendees named include Donna, Edith Beaty, Joyce, Leela, Lorena Lain, Mary Sue and son Scott Zaptil, Josephine, Nevalla, Sharon, Shimene, Delores Shepard, with guests Pam Teslow and Gene Ziegte. The group reviewed finances from a traveling food basket, planned Christmas gifts, and a Life of Marie Curie lesson by Nevella. A supper was planned for the near future, and refreshments were served. Next meeting with Sharon.
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Daphne Shepard
North Bend Ladies Aid
Donna
Mary
Edith Beaty
Joyce
Leela
Lorena Lain
Mary Sue
Scott Zaptil
Josephine
Nevalla
Sharon
Shimene
Delores Shepard
Pam Teslow
Gene Ziegte
Nevella
Marie Curie
Lorena
Pam
Methodist U M W Holds Meeting on Wednesday
Salem and Grace U M W met at Grace church October 15 at 9 30 am with 21 ladies present. Leamon Bolin and Charlene Wilson served rolls and coffee cake. Mrs Horo, past district president, spoke on the unit’s purpose and showed a film. The annual conference is set for October 25 at Indianola. November’s meeting will be the pledge service.
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Salem
Grace U.M.W
Grace Church
LaVon Bolin
Charlene Wilson
Family Dinner Honors Will Donahues
A Delmar Dowds Sunday co op dinner honored Mr and Mrs Will Donahue of Rickland Washington who were visiting the area over the weekend. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Kinder Ottumwa Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner Mr and Mrs Paul Witt and children Mr and Mrs Donald Dowd and family Mrs Ina Miller Knoxville Mr Alvin Donahue Minneapolis and Mr and Mrs Delmar Dowd and family and Mr and Mrs Donahue.
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Delmar Dowds
Will Donahue
Rickland
Wash
George Kinder
Ottumwa
Marvin Gardner
Paul Witt
Donald Dowd
Ina Miller
Knoxville
Alvin Donahue
Minneapolis, Minn
Delmar Dowd
Donahue
Unionville UMC to Host Bazaar and Smorgasbord
Unionville United Methodist Church holds a Saturday bazaar and smorgasbord on Oct 25 starting at 5 36 p.m. Prices are 2 50 for adults and 1 00 for children under 12 with food served until gone.
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Unionville United Methodist Church
Senior Citizens Hot Meals Menu
The schedule lists meals for senior citizens with specific days. Monday October 27 offers casserole corn bread squash salad and dessert. Wednesday October 29 features chicken noodles mashed potatoes dressing salad and dessert. Friday October 31 serves liver boiled potatoes gravy corn salad and dessert.
Melcher Dallas Football Hosts Oct Calendar Night
School calendar notes football games Melcher Dallas at home Friday October 24 at 7 30 p m and Friday October 31 at Twin Cedars 7 30 p m. Also details a SCA meeting October 27 7 30 p m Ottumwa Rand visit October 28 8 45 a m end of first nine weeks and a girls basketball scrimmage October 30 at Twin Cedars 4 30 p m plus a vocal clinic at Leon November 1.
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Melcher- Dallas
SCA
Ottumwa
Twin Cedars
Voval
Leon
Church calendar at Nazarene details October events
The Church of the Nazarene announces a busy October calendar with lessons, services, and activities. Sunday School at 10:00, morning service at 11:00 featuring speaker Brother Carroll Thomas, evangelistic service at 7:30, and Bible study plus youth programs. Wednesday hosts a mission rally, Thursday includes prayer, Friday features Junior Bible Quiz and an all-church Halloween party with contact 724-9649.
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Frank Woodward
Brother Carroll Thomas
E. St. Louisa
N.Y.P.S
Rose Mary Smith
Bob and
Natalie Hiatt
Opal Longley
Larry Smith
Gospel Hour
Brother Thomas
Knoxville
Charles Morrows
Haiti
Fellowship of the Concerned Community
Klampe
Toonium United Methodist Service and Sunday School Notice
Donald Whitehead leads a Jonah study closing message at Toonium United Methodist Church at 9 30 am worship with 10 30 am Sunday School. UMW meets Wednesday October 29 at 1 30 pm. Daylight saving ends Sunday October 26 at 2 00 am.
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Toonium United Methodist
Donald Whitehead
U.M.W
Moravia Methodist Parish Announces Weekly Services and Events
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists pastors Bob Hoover Jo Hoover and Jerry Babienz with worship at Salem 9:00 a.m. and Grace 11:00 a.m. Sunday Church School at Grace and Salem 10:00 a.m. Weekly men’s breakfast 6:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. at Salem Jr choir Thursday 3:45 p.m. Adult choir 7:30 p.m. 1st 3rd and 5th Mondays. Ladies Day events and church conference announced for November 33 with note to watch for developments next week.
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Salem
Grace
Art
Moravia Saddle Club Halloween Party At Fairview Center
Moravia Saddle Club hosts a Halloween costume party on Wednesday October 29 at 7 30 AM Fairview Center. Members are asked to bake cookies for refreshments and urged to attend and join the fun.
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Moravia Saddle Club
Fairview Center
Must Register to Vote Now for City Election
The County Auditor urges residents planning to vote in the city election to confirm registration by Saturday Oct 25 the last day to register. Unregistered voters may register at the Auditor's office Oct 25 from 9:00 to 6:00 p.m. Absentee voters may also use Oct 25 hours or Nov 19 from 9:00 to 12:00 a.m.
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Auditor's
Auditor’s
Library Opens on Two Saturdays Each Month
Mo ravia Library Board votes to open the library on the first and third Saturdays from 1:00 to 5:00. Clara Irelani is in charge as librarian. A new order of books has been placed and will arrive shortly.
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Moravia
Clara Irelan Ias
Gre
John Carao
Hocking
Albia
Union
Carso
Italy
United States
France
ETC Club Meeting at Gail Tuttle Home
The ETC club met Thursday October 16 at Gail Tuttles home with three tables of rock after the meeting. Prizes went to Fern Hudgens and Florence Carson. Door prize to Florence Carson for guessing beans in a jar. Refreshments of cake crackers candy and coffee were served by the hostess.
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E.T.C
Gail Tuttle
Fern Hudgens
Florence Carson
Local residents and visits noted in Monroe County area
Health updates include Jens Gladfelder recovering from hip surgery at Albia Manor after a fall. Mrs Bertha Broshar moves to Des Moines with family aiding the relocation. Har ley Tisus home bought by Rey Tubaugh at a neighborhood sale. Chris Bogert enters New Sharon Care Center after hospital dismissal. Numerous Sunday visits surround families in Albia and Des Moines, with gatherings at Main, Scott, Strunk and Stocker homes.
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Jens Gladfelder
Monroe County Hospital
Albia Manor
Bertha Broshar
Cliff Rushton
Des Moines
Rushtons
Rey Tubaugh
Harley Tisus
Tisue
Dwight Main
Charles
Tonya
Richard Heard
Birdie Main
Russell Kelley
Gerald Stocker
Anneliese
James Main
Douglas
Rosemary Strunk
Ruth Ann
Roscoe Strunk
John
Jody
Randy Price
Dan Main
Doris Main
Rex Angel
Bill
Annie Scott
Virginia Harp
Scott
Rosetta Scott
Linda
Kim
Brad
Brian Scott
Ruby Cloyed
Born to Mr and Mrs William P Clark in Norfolk
Mr and Mrs William P Clark of Norfolk Va greet a baby daughter born October 11 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Named Bambi Eileen the child weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces. A two and a half year old sister Jobe and Rita Derby as mother with Derby and Clark grandparents listed from Oiltumwa.
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William P. Clark
Norfolk
Portsmoith Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Bambi Eileen
Clark
Rita Derby
Emmett Derby
Elmer Clark
Oitumwa
Moravia Fire Dept and Neighbors Respond to Call
A note of thanks is extended to the Moravia fire department and nearby neighbors for their prompt response to a distress call involving Darrell Cooper and Lester Cochran.
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The
Moravia
Darrell Cooper Lester Cochran
Family of Lucy Tomlin thanks all for kindness during illness and bereavement
The family expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for flowers cards letters prayers and other kindnesses during Lucy Tomlin s hospitalization and after her death
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Lucy Tomlin
American Legion Auxiliary Honors Gold Star Mother
Twenty members and a guest gathered at the Post Home on October 20 for a co op supper honoring Gold Star Mother Birdie Main. Garnet Brain led the meeting in the president’s absence with updates on county and district conventions from Bette Van Dorin Genevieve Morgan and Mary McClurg. Judy Cox and Helen Lou Burton were initiated into the unit. A birthday gift was sent to Bertha Manley. Membership stood at 58 paid to date and the group voted to assist with December senior citizen meals. A thank you was read from Helma Tisue’s family and from Genevieve Morgan.
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Post Home
Birdie Main
Garnet Brain
Bette van Dorin
Genevieve Morgan
Mary McClurg
Judy Cox
Helen Lou Burton
Bertha Manley
All Iowa Masonic Fair at Des Moines October 25
The Second All Iowa Masonic Fair will be held October 25 in the East Mall Des Moines from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and non-Masonic guests are invited. Booth displays from Masonic affiliated organizations, background entertainment, and door prizes will educate the public about Iowa Masonry and related bodies. Over 70,000 are expected to view the event.
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Des Moines
East Mall
Iowa
Eastern Star
Ladies Visit Olatha For Nazarene College Weekend
On Friday afternoon Mrs Shultz and Mrs Luse of Marshalltown and Mrs Doris Main drove to Olatha Kansas. Mrs Main spent the weekend with her son Dr James Main and family. The other ladies visited their children attending Mid American Nazarene College. They attended the mother daughter banquet Friday evening and a prayer breakfast for college students and guests.
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Shultz
Luse
Marshallstown
Doris Main
Olatha
Kans
Mohawks Win At Seymour Moravia Holds Ground 9-0
Moravia Mohawks upset Seymour 9-0 on Seymour homecoming night led by Jeff McDanel who scored on a 4 yard run and booted a 31 yard field goal. McDanel ran 168 yards on 33 carries as Moravia posted 223 rushing yards and 15 first downs while Seymour had 143 rushing and 62 passing.
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Moravia Mohawks
Seymour
Jeff McDanet
Moravia
Jeff McDanel
Alan Tisue
Alan Paris
Dennis Easter
Dean Johnson
Stuart McDanel
Eddie Massman
Clay Uhlenhake
Melcher
Dallas
Stehn
Fresh-Soph Moravia Triumphs 44-0 Over Russell
Moravia Fresh-Soph football rolled to a 44-0 victory over Russell with strong first half leads of 20-0 and 28-0. Scorers included Alan Tisue, Dennis Kaster, Randy McDonough, Mike Brown, and Dean Johnson who added a 30 yard interception return and conversions. Next, Moravia hosts Twin Cedars Monday night.
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Moravia
Russell
Moravia Boys
Ron Stehn
Alan Tisue
Dennis Kaster
Randy McDonough
Mike Brown
McDonough
Dean Johnson
Moravia Fresh-Soph Boys
Twin Cedars
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