Local Boys Win At State Fair Moravia Exhibitors Dominate FFA and 4-H
Moravia boys swept ribbons at the state fair with numerous blue ribbons in FFA and 4-H. Keith Wood earned three blue ribbons for single lamb entries and placed second with a pen of three market lambs. Richard McDanel won two blue ribbons and a red, plus an open fourth in pen of three. Rex Foster earned a second for a single lamb, Bob Wilson earned three reds and sixth in the pen. Moravia FFA placed third for a pen of one lambs. Jerry Pettibone took a blue and red in purebred Duroc market hogs. In 4-H, Pettibone and son scored 12th and 15th with other entries. Market lambs judged on opening day Thursday with auction on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Boys
Keith Wood
Richard McDanel
FFA
Rex Foster
Secon
Bob Wilson
Moravia Fpa
Jerry Pettibone
Hold 23rd Reunion At Centerville Iowa Park
The 23rd Coulson reunion was held in Centerville Iowa at the city park on Sunday Aug 21 1949 with 39 relatives and 3 guests present A cooperative basket dinner followed a 2 15 pm meeting led by E G Coulson Fort Madison A program of music poems and talks honored C B Callen who is convalescing and absent for the first time in 23 years Sixteen relatives and several guests attended including families from Ottumwa New Sharon Cheyenne Wyo and Me Partners in attendance were W B Coulson Hugh Swan Ruth McDonald McCann and Shoemaker with many others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Rep- Union
Centerville
Iowa
Charley Tomlin
Roger Coulson
E.G. Coulson
Fort Madison
Callen
Salena McCann
God Bo
W. BE. Coulson
Ugh Swan
New Sharon
Ottumwa
E. G. Coulson
Madison
Hugh McDonald
Ruth McDonald
Ruth Wright
J. S. McCann
Cheyenne
Wyo
Martha
Edith Coulson
Jesse Coulson
Scott McDonald
Shower Honors Janet Sandifer at Kitehay Party
Mrs Edward Rubinen and Deenalee hosted a shower Tuesday evening August 23 for Janet Sandifer. Attendees included Mrs W A Wilson Mrs DeWayne Robinson Miss Charlene Johnson and others, with gifts sent by Mrs W R Barnes who could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rubinen
Deenalee
Janet Sandifer
W. A. Wilson
DeWayne Robinson
Charlene Johnson
L. E. Harrell
DaVonna
Hetty Vance
James Williams
Melvin van de Pol
Dick Sandifer
C. R. Sandifer
Marjorie
Rushing
Brethren Group Holds Year End Conference
The last quarterly conference meeting of the year was held at the Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday conducted by Rev. Earl Rabuek. Harold Mason was elected delegate to the ELUB conference at Albia September 21 to 23, with Mrs. Charles Coffin as alternate delegate. Plans were made to install a rest room in the church basement sponsored by the Home Builders class of the church school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren
Pasa
Earl Rabuek
Harold Mason
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Albia
Charles Coffin
Phyllis Ann Rabuck
Mary Rose Main
Delma June Veach
KTC
Christian Endeavor
Girls Missionary Guild
Joan Callen
Imogene Hiatt
Tillian Rick
Earl Rabuck
Mabel Coulson
Stork Flight Ee Of The Eh Stork Parents Welcome Baby
Mr and Mrs Gue Vincent announce the birth of a daughter born August 26 at 8 pounds two ounces. She has a bow and ribbon and joins two sisters Bayles and Joy Mil in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gue Vincent
Gin
Bea
Euguens
Bayles
Joy Mil
Local Movies To Be Shown at Booster Meet
Moravia booster club will host its monthly meeting at the Legion hall Friday evening with supper at 6 30. Moving pictures of local events will be shown including the recent plowing match at the Lee Benz farm the Memorial Day parade and services the DDT fly spraying town and harvest scenes. All booster club members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rug Entries Win for Mrs Blackman at State Fair
Among southern Iowa entries at the state fair Mrs. M. K. Blackman earned two seconds and a third in hooked rugs. Her quilted baby robe and pillow took first place. At Centerville she received two firsts and one third on hooked rugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Towa
M. K. Blackman
Teacher Emeritus Garrett Harn Teaches in Moravia
Teacher Emeritus Garrett Harn of San Francisco a Moravia pioneer was in Moravia Sunday to teach the Cissa 9 which he created in March 1893 and taught continuously for 36 years. Another class No 8 joined with Class 9 to listen to their favorite teacher expound the Sunday school lesson. A large group was present for the service. Mr Harn who lives with his children in California is here visiting friends in Moravia and Albis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Harn
San Francisco
Moravia
Harn
California
Albis
Legion Will Aid in Insurance Applications in Iowa
The American Legion Moravia post announces help for veterans applying for National Service Life Insurance NSLI dividends. Commander Max McDonough says the Legion will supply applications, locate eligible veterans, and assist with filing to receive about 175 dollars per veteran from a total expected 2.8 billion in refunds. Applications are available at the Moravia post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Max McDonough
Basil Cowell
American Legion of
NSLI
Meough
American Leva
Moravia
County Board Plans Road Improvements
The Appanonse county board of supervisors plan road upgrades awaiting state highway commission approval in Ames. Moravia Unionville road will be graded from Miller Church to Moravia and surfaced with rock to straighten sharp turns. Mora via Iconium road will receive extra heavy crushed rock to repair spring damage and improve condition.
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Appanonse
Pheasant and small game seasons set by state
The State Conservation Commission announced 1949 pheasant, squirrel and rabbit seasons. Pheasants open at 12:00 noon November 11 with long and short season zones. daily bag two cock birds, possession four. Rabbit season runs September 15 to January 31 with hours 6 a m to 6 p m and bag six. Squirrel season opens September 15 and closes November 15 with daily bag six and possession 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
National Guard to Sponsor Centerville Air Show
Centerville will host an air show at the municipal airport on Sunday September 11 sponsored by Captain Edward P. Powers of Company G 164th Infantry Iowa National Guard. The Tigers Air Circus will perform with top stunt pilots and parachute jumps. A plane versus auto race is part of the program with profits aiding National Guard activities fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Cpt
Edward P. Powers
164Th Infantry
Iowa National Guard
Tigers Air Circus
National Guard
Funu
Powers
Former Moravian tops barley yields in Arizona fields
Spencer L. Wilson reports Lester Way of Buckeye Arizona as barley champion of 1944 after a yield claimed at 6 600 pounds from 200 acres. Beets and melons previous to barley, high soil nutrients and alfalfa rotations aided the crop. Way sold a truckload locally and notes yields vary with field history and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Spencer L. Wilson
Buckeye, Ariz
Buckeye, Arizona
Lester Way
the Ways
Joan
Janie
Maricopa
Pinal
Yuma
Way
Lester
C. C. Wesburgh
Jack Currens
Buckeye Seed and Feed Co
Jack
Two dogs at the Huuwy Surber Bytue event
An unclear report notes two dogs involved in a February activity at the Huuwy Surber Bytue. Details are fragmentary, but the incident centers on animal presence at a local event and city notices.
District Retreat for Methodist Officers Se scheduled
The Sub-District District Retreat for Methodist officers will be held at Moravia Methodist Church on Friday and Saturday, September 2 and 3. Events include a 3 p.m. meeting Friday with vesper at 4 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Dr. E. P. Keast will give the main address. Saturday opens with a sunrise service, breakfast, and class hour, ending with a 12:15 luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Methodist Church
E. P. Keast
Caurcars Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notes
The church lists Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. Youth fellowship at 8:00 p.m. Preaching theme glory this week. Thursday prayer meeting. Harold Mason elected delegate to conference with Mrs. Charlie Coffin as alternate. Community invitation to attend services.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Bart
Moravia Church of Christ Revival Begins Aug 29
James J. Brown minister announces revival at Moravia Church with Evangelist Dewey B. Lark starting Monday evening August 29 at 8:00. Dorothy Simpson to sing and play for the meeting. All welcome. bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James J. Brown
Dewey B. Lark
Teonium
Dorothy Simpson
Plesse
Iconium Morning Services and Preaching Schedule
A local church lists events at Iconium with 10:00 a m school, 11:00 a m singing, Lord's supper, and preaching. This brief notices upcoming worship activities and devotional services for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Iconium
Grace Methodist Church Marayia Iowa Service Schedule
Grace Methodist Church in Marayia Iowa announces a Fall Program starting this Sunday with 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Morning worship and sermon Labor Day with God followed by 6:30 p.m. M Y F and 7:30 p.m. Evening service. Wessley Methodist Church also invites worship with 9:45 a.m. Morning worship and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.
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Grace Methodist Church
Marayia
Iowa
Waunelta McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church
Wunnelta McConnell
Church Schedule at Nazarene FA Hahn Pastor
Sunday school led by Mrs F A Walen at 10:00 pm with Morning Worship at 11:00 am and Evening service at 8:00 pm Young people meeting at 7:80 pm Juniors at 7:30 pm Prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 pm 61
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Church of the Nazarene
Taylor Toilers Hold Meeting At Pettibones
The Taylor 4-H club held its regular meeting Friday night at Don Pettibone’s home chaired by Virginia Hiatt. Members recapped record books and county fair winnings while pledging to the 4-H flag. Attendees included Hiatt, Pettibone, and several visitors, with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Tailers
Don Pettibone
Virginia Hiatt
Virginis
Robert Hiatt
Robert Capter
Betty Harsh
Ann
Ji von
Jerry Pettibone
Tal Hiatt
Cld
Loyd Carter
Billy Aint Bobby
Keliwer Hiatt
Rex Hoggerunn
Merton
Dow Pettis Rose
Mir Bune
Turnie
Willie Bepe
Ivan Harsh
Beuy Harsh
Val
ShW and SU Club Plans Annual Picnic Sep 11
The ShW and SU Club announces its annual picnic to be held at Albla City Park on September 11. Members and families are invited to attend with activities listed and preparations underway.
Enrollon School Opens With 293 Students
School started with a short week as students met teachers and received schedules. Attendance shows 293 total with 148 in high school and 146 in grades, up from last year by six and 122 in elementary. Pre primary 16 and first grade 12. freshman 26. More enrollments expected before week end.
Juniors of Main Station Enjoy Picnic
The junior Sunday school class of Main Station Church held a picnic at Centerville park on Thursday August 26. A cooperative noon dinner followed games in the forenoon and swimming in the afternoon with attendees including Wanda Benz Judy Boyer Wendell McDanel Carolyn Cochran Donna Cochran Robert Easter Dixie Oehler Paul Oehler Larry Don Mrs Kenneth Gladfilder and their Sunday school teacher.
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Main Station Church
Centerville Park
Wanda Benz
Judy Boyer
Wendell McDanel- Carolyn
Donna Cochran
Robert Easter
Dixie
Paul Oehler
Larry Don
Tpfannebecker
Kenneth Gladfilder
Hay fever health warning and types explained
The Iowa health department warns hay fever can be serious, causing sinus, throat, and bronchial infections. It outlines perennial seasonal spring summer and fall types, symptoms, and that doctors may use injections or medications to relieve symptoms while noting weed eradication as a potential aid.
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Iowa
Fred Sheldons To Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary
Fred and his wife, both 71, of Albia, celebrate their golden wedding on Sept 6. They married Sept 6, 1899, near Teanium. They have six children, nineteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. A dinner and open house for relatives is planned Sept 11 at Floy Derby’s farm home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sheldon
Washington
Albia
Beryle Perry
Woodhull
Esther Perry
Moravias
Vern
Albias
Floy Derby
Callens Celebrate 53rd Wedding Anniversary on Farm
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Callen marked 53 years of marriage at their Moravia area home three miles south of town. Born near their estate, he is 88, she 87, with daughter Mrs. Shoemaker visiting. A 65 member band from Moravia and Wyoming high schools performed at the Iowa State fair under F. L. Whaley, while the couple’s daughters attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Wyoming
Iowa High School
F. L.whaley
C. S
Vet) Callen
Moravia
Prank Shoemaker
Oskaloosa
Lillian
Sylvia
Elsie
Callen
Mrs. Callen
Nina Groves Honored at Family Gathering
Relatives and friends gathered at the Roscoe Argo home to honor Nina Vosburgh Groves of Perkins Oklahoma. The Aug 28 reunion marked her return after 45 years away from town, with many attendees including Elva Uickford Bert Sheldon Coy Swift Ray Miller and numerous Argo and Derby family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Vosburgh Groves
Perkins
Oklo
Roscoe Argo
Coy Swift
Ray Miller
Pred Argo
Vinton Lundy
Blanche Argo
Carl Calhoun
Kenneth and
Donald
Nellie Thompson
Glen Turner
Crviv Turner
F. C. Edwards
A. C. Vosbureh
Nellie Haines
Ad Ys
Geo, Shehan
Pearl Free
Nori Jts Callen
Marvin
Carl Derby
Leslie Derby
Ben Derby
Hugh McFarvidge
Algia Derby
A. E. Derby
Nina Groves
Fay Garner To Hold Tent Meeting Here
Fay E B Garner evangelist will conduct a tent meeting beginning Thursday night. The services run nightly except Sundays near the northeast corner of the square, one half block east, aiming to win souls to the Lord Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Garner
Fay EB. Garner Evangelist
Nelson Buys Weenicke Estate Home in Local Sale
Chester Broshas reports the sale of the Wear the EUR charch to Lee S. Nelson who plans to move in and renovate the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee S. Nelson
Weenicke Estate Home
Chester Broshas
Lee
Nelson
Kegadir Beetle Affiliation and Ancient Freemason Meeting
Fragmentary note lists Kegadir beetle AF Antiquity Seudyea 2A F and AM Mon 1 Batsoe. Mentions Vasiling Weltulbe, £. Wolf, W. M. Pond and Dee.
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F & AM
Mon
Wolf
W. M. Pondah
Dee
Garden Club Plans For Flower Show and Festival
The Garden club met with Mrs Earl Tuttle for a monthly session to discuss the forthcoming flower show and festival. Hostesses Mrs Earl Boyer and Mrs Gerald Morgan assisted. demonstrations covered floral arrangements for special occasions and corsage making. The meeting featured refreshments and a decor of garden bouquets.
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Garden Club
Earl Tuttle
Earl Boyer
Gerald Morgan
Max McDonough
Warren DuVall
Leonard Palmer
Ben Williams
Harley Tisue
Howard Smith
Family Night Sept 7 Honors New Teachers
Grave Methodist church will start their Fall Fellowship program with a cooperative dinner Wednesday evening Sept 7 at 646. This beginning program will be sponsored by Class No Eight and the teachers of our school will be guests. Everyone is urged to attend.
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Grave Methodist Church
August Birthday Dinner Honors Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Theo Miller Mr and Mrs Hugh McFatridge Janet and Beverly Nash were guests of Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue on Sunday. The dinner honored Theo Miller Mary McFatridge and Harley Tisue whose birthdays were August 16 24 and 60 respectively.
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Theo Miller
Hugh McFatridge
Janet
Beverly Nash
Harley Tisue
Mary McFatridge
Trial date set back to September 35 postponement note
The trial date for the $500 final field tris was postponed to September 5 and rescheduled for September 12. It will be held at Muttervith, east of Alvia on high Way, with Albin tied for the event.
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Albin
Muttervith
Alvia
Public Sale Dates Include Real Estate Auction
Mamie Blumenstock will hold a public sale on Friday September forbound goods. The real estate property will also be offered at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Blumenstock
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Brethren
Eh Stork
Booster Meet
Mrs. Blackman
Warn
Legion
Paul Walton
Loogootee, Ind
Howard Evans
Caurcars
Taylor Toilers
Petfibones
Vie Ghd Pichie
Siwural
Ahd Tute Ghedibeie
Albla
Buddays
Segh
Fred Sheldons
COOP
E.A.B
Mrs. C. S. Callen
Moravia & Wyoming
Moraine
Mr. Whaley
Bert Turner
Don Wulf
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