Cuban Doctor Speaks at 5 C A and Methodist Mews Meetings
A Cuban exile doctor spoke at a 5 C A meeting at the school Monday night detailing Communist infiltration in Cuba and deterioration of democratic principles. Dr Pocurull, now at Knoxville Veterans Hospital, described lost life savings under communism and Cuba’s sugar export decline. The evening also featured a school glassware purchase report, homemaking class updates by Mrs Selix, and MHS baton and flag routines with refreshments served after.
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SCA
Poccurull
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
United States
E T C Club Meeting Ends With Refreshments
Mrs Gerald Morgan hosted the E T C club meeting on Thursday afternoon with the roll call Our Pet Superstition. Mrs Leonard Palmer led the entertainment and Mrs Frank Lathen won the door prize. Refreshments followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
E.T.C. Club
Leonard Palmer
Frank Lathen
C W F Has Meeting At Local Christian Church
The Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday afternoon led by president Mrs Maude Coltrain. Mrs Marshal Perry led worship and Mrs Birdie Main read the lesson. Plans were made for World Community Day at the church on November 2.
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Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian Church
Maude Coltrain
Marshal Perry
Birdie Main
Methodist Youth Drive for UNICEF Door to Door
The Junior Hi Youth Fellowship of the Methodist church will collect for UNICEF starting 6:30 Monday evening. The appeal asks for kindness at doors to aid hungry children worldwide. One cent buys five glasses of milk, vaccines aid eight TB cases, antibiotics help eight trachoma patients, and 1.09 dollars buys sulfone for leprosy treatment. The Woman's Society plans treats for the youth upon their return.
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The
Methodist Church
Unicef
Woman's Society
Monroe Typ Meeting at Hilton Church
Monroe township Farm Bureau meeting held at Hilton Church with 24 attendees. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dowd and Richard performed several musical numbers. An update on a new lookout eradication was shown. Attendees enjoyed popcorn pie and coffee.
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Monroe Township
W S C S Plans Community Activities At Grace Church
The Women's Society of Christians Service met at Grace Methodist church for a dessert luncheon. Mrs Richard Tubaugh spoke on W S C S organization and United Nations Family. Hostesses included Mrs Ron Woodward and others. Plans were set for World Community Day Nov 2 and a friendship meeting Oct 25 Teomium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian’ S Service
Grace Methodist Church
Richard Tubaugh
W.S.C.S
Ron Woodward
Lyla BR. Tillmont
Lester Braln
John Veach
T. J. Luse
United Nations Family
Karl Tuttle
W.S.C. S
Methodist Church
Teonium
Veach
The
Christian Church
Chili Supper and Bazaar by E.U.8 Church Ladies Aid
The E.U.8 church ladies aid announce their annual chili soup supper with sandwiches, pie and coffee and a bazaar. The event is set for Tuesday evening November 6 with serving beginning at 5 30 p.m.
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E.U.8. Church Ladies Aid
Youth Rally With Rochunga Pudaite This Week
Rochunga Pudaite arrives Friday afternoon to speak at the Moravia high school Friday 2 45 pm and again Friday Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7 45 pm in the high school gymnasium. Two accompanying men Mr Thanglora Hmar principal of an Indian high school and Mr H Thiek will join.
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Rochunga Pudaite
Moravia
Rochunga
Miust
Thanglora Hmar
India
H. Thiek
Thomas Proctor dies at 97 in Centerville Iowa
Thomas Proctor born April 7 1865 in Davis County Iowa dies October 19 1962 at Golden Age Nursing Home Centerville after a brief illness He lived on a Blakesburg area farm seven years prior to moving to Unionville R R 1 He married Josephine Albright and later Eliza Jane Hudgens Survived by five children 28 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren Funeral held October 21 at Knedler funeral home with Rev Charles Harris and Rev L C Stufflebaum Burial Wesley Chapel Cemetery near Ash Grove
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Thomas
James
Hannah Swiers Procter
Davia
Iowa
Golden Age
Centerville
Davis
Abpatlogse
Blakesburg
Josephine Albright
Eliza Jane Hudgens
Howard
Sam
Marion
Unionville R.R
Eunice Leffler
Myrtis Galtrain
Des Moines
Mildred
Knedler
Charles Harris
Dallas City
Ill
L. ¢. Stufflebaam
Ottumwa
Pallhearara
Wesley Chapel
Ash Grove
Card of Thanks for Thomas Proctor
Family expresses gratitude for sympathy flowers and deeds shown after the passing of their father Thomas Proctor. The note thanks friends and neighbors for support during their bereavement.
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Thomas Proctor
Shanghai Club Dinner at Sheldon Home
The Shanghai Club met at Addie Sheldon's home on October 17 for a cooperative dinner. Attendees included Clayton and Maxine Sheldon, Doris, Wayne and Carol Christy, Nancy and Harold Hawk, Ronald, Marilyn and Rusty Kirkland, Fred, Doris and Paul Christy, Mrs. Edna Johnson, Hazel Rinehart, Iole Christy, Lorraine and Sheila Rinehart, Mrs. Faye Scott, Dorthy Calhoun, and Amy Hiner. The next club will be hosted by Dorothy Calhoun on October 31. Amy Hiner won the door prize and carpet rag tearing and sewing were the day’s tasks. Carol Christy won the guess game.
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Shanghai
Addie Sheldon
Clayton
Maxine Sheldon
Doris
Wayne
Carol Christy
Nancy
Harold Hawk
Ronald
Marilyn
Rusty Kirkland
Fred
Paul Christy
Edna Johnson
Hazel Rinehart
Iole Christy
Lorraine
Sheila Rinehart
Faye Scott
Dorthy Calhoun
Bertha Overturf
Amy Hiner
I Dorothy Calhoun
World Community Day Friday Afternoon Meeting
The World Community Day is set for 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon inviting all to learn about aid to underprivileged people in foreign countries and the help provided.
Moravia church to host Youth Rally at high school gym
The Rev. Al Ogden and Pastor Carl VanZante announce Sunday School at 10:00 am with two classes and Morning Worship at 11:00 am. No YF meeting or evening service due to the Community Youth Rally at Moravia high school gym. Services continue Friday Saturday Sunday evenings at 7:45 pm with Bible study and prayer on Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
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al Ogden
Carl VanZante
Moravia High School
Moravia Youth Rally at Nazarene church event
Pastor H LaVern Smith invites Moravia community to a youth rally this evening at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 10 00 a m and worship at 11 00 a m followed by choir practice and Hour of Prayer on Wednesday at 8 30 p m Church events feature Frank Woodward supervising Sunday School.
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Church of the Nazarene
H LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Moravia
World Is My Parish themed services across churches
Grace Methodist Church and Fairview feature The World Is My Parish sermon with Vennard College team and special music. Wesley Chapel holds worship with the same theme, church school, and MYF activities. note Sunday service changes include a cooperative dinner at the Community Center and a 2:00 p.m. homecoming service.
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Fairview Church School
Dean Tomlin
Vennard College
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
the World
Moravia Memorial Rites and Local Acts of News
Moravia residents recall the funeral of Thomas Proctor at Knedler funeral home in Blakesburg with relatives from Moravia in attendance. Local residents share visits, recoveries, and social calls including Maxine Firkins from Des Moines and Mrs. Sadie McIntire in Centerville hospitalized for a fractured hip prior to surgery.
Taylor Aid Meeting With Lois Wilson Likely Thursday
Taylor Aid plans a meeting with Lois Wilson on Thursday November 1 as the event proceeds. The notice notes the date and participants but provides limited additional context.
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Taylor Aid
Lois Wilson
Moravia Plans Entry Into Eight-Team Softball League
Moravia eyes joining an eight team softball league this season with Belinda Tracy Ottumwa Orioles Pershing Bussey Sovilla Attica and Moravia. A meeting for men interested in forming a Moravia team is set at the Gardner Hatchery Monday night October 29 at 8 00. Bring a spare ball suit if possible and prepare for more details.
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Moravia
Belinda
Tracy
Ottumwa Orioles
Pershing
Bussey
Sovilla
Attica
Gardner Hatchery
MHS Basketball Schedule Starts Loan
MHS announces a basketball schedule with multiple away and home games from November through February including twins Cedars Fremont Blakesburg Pella Christian Moulton Udell and Seymour, plus girls sectional and district weeks noted.
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MHS
Twin Cedars
Fremont
Russell
Blakesburg
Fox Valley
Corydan
Pella Christian
Moulton-Udell
Seymour
Corydon
Milton
Rebekah Lodge Hears Assembly Report in Moravia
Moravia Rebekah Lodge met for its regular session with Mrs. Ray as noble grand. Mrs. Aloafa Kincade, delegate to the Rebekah Assembly from the district, reported on the Cedar Rapids session. Four guests attended as social hour followed with cookies, mints, nuts, and coffee served by Mrs. Mettie Roland and Helen Lou Stocker.
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Moravia
Rebekah Lodge
Ray
Charity
Ando
Aloafa Kincade
Rebekah
Cedar Rapids
Mettie Roland
Helen Lou Stocker
Moravia Area Family Socials Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Kirksville and Des Moines visitors filled weekend social calendar with dinners, late Sunday visits, and a golden wedding open house. Families including the Masons, Richison, McDonoughs, Becks, Schaffners, and Nashes shared meals and greetings across Kirksville Lovilla Allerton Russell Des Moines and others. Edna Nash attended the McAninch golden wedding anniversary open house marking 50 years.
Moravia Legion Meets with Dinner at E.U.B. Church
A county American Legion and Legion Auxiliary meeting is planned in Moravia on Oct 29 with a 6:30 dinner at the E.U.B. church. Dinner is $1.00 per plate and reservations should be sent to Mrs. W. L. Palmer by Friday if possible.
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American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Moravia
E.U.B
W. L.palmer
Moravia Taxes Jump to Over 100 Mills for Next Year
The Moravia Band Mothers hold a white elephant sale at the Community building raising 295.77 from donations and sales. Moravia taxes are set to rise with a levy over 100 mills, reaching 102.713 mills for the coming year, driven by school and county assessor increases.
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Moravia
Bill Woodward
Verl K. Farnsworth
Centerville
McAninch Golden Wedding Open House Ends 50 Years Together
Mr and Mrs John McAninch celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home west of Tconium on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. About 15 guests who attended the 10 year marriage joined family members and grandchildren in congratulating the couple with cake and refreshments as guests arrived.��
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John McAninch
Tconium
John W
James J
John W. McAninch
James J. McAninch
Gee. Curtis
Gary Adams
Lynn Muse
Verda Argo
Marjorie Kelsey
Dollie Huff
Des Moines
Moulton
Numa
Corydon
Blakesburg
Moravia
Hampton, Iowa
Thank You for Our Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John E. McAninch express thanks to friends and relatives for cards gifts and flowers on their golden anniversary. They extend many thanks again for the memorable day and support.
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John E. McAninch
Weekend Visits Across Iowa and Ohio Bring Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Ron Myers of Earlham spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Art Fox. Mr and Mrs Robert McCall of Des Moines were overnight guests at the Fox home. Harold Mason shopped in Ottumwa with Mrs A G Mason visiting Mrs Floyd McClure. Ray McCloud returned from a week with daughter Mrs Lloyd Phillis and family in Denver Colorado. Lee Hiatt called on Eva Hiatt staying with sister Allie Phillips at Oskaloosa. Paul Miller of Monroe spent time with sisters Mina Dowd and Ina Miller. Mrs John Packard of Norwalk Ohio was a supper guest. Pat Rogers and children of Iowa Falls visited his mother Mrs Frank Rogers. Frank Starcevic home hosted Mrs James Lewis and Roy of Evansdale plus Roy Moffatt and children Linda Francis Carl and Sandra Moravia.
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Wilbur Miller
T. E. Campbell
Paul Broshar
Moravia
Thomas Proctor
Knedler
Blakesburg
Maxine Firkins
Des Moines
George Firkins
Dumont
J. R. Callen
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Francis Miller
Newton
Clyde Warren
Delmar Dowd
John McAninch
Ray McCloud
Helen Homeline
Elsie Adams
Ted Wilson
Birdie Main
Osa Brown
Sadie McIntire
Centerville
Morvia
University Hospital
Iowa City
Clinkenbeard Home
Kirksville
Harold Mason
A. G. Mason
Eunice Ogden
Dernard Humphrey
Gerald Morgan
Leonard Palmer
Edna Nash
Hariey ‘Tisue
Ron Myers
Earlham
Art Fox
Robert McCall
Fox
Ottumwa
Floyd McClure
Lloyd Phillis
Denver
Colo
Lee Hiatt
Eva Hiatt
Allie Phillips
Oskaloosa
Paul Miller
Monroe
John Packard
Norwalk
Ohio
Pat Rogers
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Frank Rogers
Frank Starcevic
James Lewis
Roy
Evansdale
Roy Moffatt
Linda
Francis
Carl
Sandra
Olive Moffatt
Thank You Note From Clarence Whitehead
A sincere thank you to friends and neighbors for cards and kindness during a hospital stay and after returning home. The gratitude will be long remembered by Clarence Whitehead.
County Teachers Meet Here Tonight
Appanoose Educational Association holds a high school dinner meeting with about 115 attendees. Speakers include state legislative candidates Kenneth Owen and Delmont Moffitt and state senator Joe Wilson, plus a Moravia band mothers club dinner service and a girls vocal sextet from Moravia High School.
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Appanoose Educational Association
Kenneth Owen
Delmont Moffitt
Joe Wilson
Appanoose
Davis
MHS
Gladys Houser
Moravia Band Mothers Club
Pasture-improvement program advances in Appanoose Monroe counties
Countywide meetings across townships have launched pasture improvement under the area redevelopment plan. ASC, office staff, soil conservation, and extension services report high participation, with 530 soil samples testing across 7549 acres and expectations of up to 10,000 acres next year.
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Appanoose
Monroe
ASC
Soil Conservation Service and Extension Service
Funeral rites for Navy Corpsman Gerald Norton observed
Mrs. Harry Cameron of Beacon Iowa and Mrs. Russell Broshar of Cambridge Illinois visited Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Pennington on Thursday. Funeral and military rites for Navy Corpsman Gerald Norton 28 were held Tuesday at the Moulton Methodist church after a helicopter crash in South Vietnam in October. Norton was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Norton of Moulton. Mrs. Lowell VanDorin and son Louis visited Mrs. Flora Jones and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. VanDorin Wednesday afternoon.
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Harry Cameron
Beacon
Iowa
Russell Broshar
Cambridge
Illinois
R. R. Pennington
Wilbur Miller
T. E. Campbell
Navy
Gerald ©. Norton
Moulton Methodist Church
South Viet Nam
W. F. Norton
Moulton
Lowell VanDorin
Louis
Flora Jones
J. T. VanDorin
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Be. R. Pocurull
Margaret Brooks
Vanetah Tubaugh
Brooks
Tubaugh
E.T.C
C.W.F
Methodist M.Y.F
DRIVE
Hilton Church
W.S.C.5
Shanghai Club
Sheldon
Dwight Glick
Glck
Glicks
Rockford
Evynangelical United
Bréthren Church
Elton D. Coleman Moravia
Vennird College
Peian
Kingdom My
Circle of Woman's Society
the Christian Church
McAninch
Clarence Whitehead
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