Moravia District Enrollments And Pending Court Action
Final enrollment figures show 548 students in Moravia district with rural school enrollments. Unionville Kindergarten through 4 and grades 5 to 7 listed. Vosburg district has 10 Moravia students. court action over district authority is set for November term. Mrs Merle Smith teaches at Scott school just outside Moravia with 17 students.
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Moravia ‘Community
Unionville
California
Blue Front
Vosburg
Moravia
Merle Smith
Scott School
Workman
Garden Club Meets With Mrs Harley Tisue
Moravia Garden club met August 28 at Mrs Harley Tisues home with 11 members answering roll. A card from state president Mrs John E Young said the club will receive a 100 percent citation for supporting the Permanent Home Fund at the state meeting in Ames November 14 and 15. Plans were made for two programs in September and the December Holiday Fair Flower Show schedule was presented. Eleanor Miller led the program on soil and water conservation and fire ant issues. Witter Bags for autos were offered at 2 for 5c. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Art Fox assisting.
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Moravia
Eleanor’ Miller
Avery Informative
Witter
Methodist Church Fall Festival Dinner Menu Seeks Attendees
The Methodist church ladies plan a dinner during the Fall Festival on Saturday September 14. Cost is 75 cents. Menu includes Roast Beef with Noodles Mashed Potatoes Buttered Corn Applesauce Cottage Cheese Cole Slaw Relish Plate Jelly Iced Tea and Coffee.
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Methodist Church
Fall Festival Dinner Menu At Local Christian Church
The Christian church will serve dinner on Thursday, Sept. 12, as part of the Fall Festival. Menu includes roast beef and noodles, mashed potatoes with gravy, apple sauce, sliced tomatoes, buttered corn, green beans, cole slaw, beef pickles, and coffee. Separate Friday serving at BU BeauRea SND starts 11:15 am with chicken loaf or baked ham, scalloped potatoes, Harvard beets or creamed peas, applesauce, sliced tomatoes, roly butter pie, coffee, tea. prices 75c adults, 50c children under 12.
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the Christian Church
Soldier Harry Sammons joins 267th Armored Field Artillery in Germany
Pvt. Harry W. Sammons, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sammons of Unionville, recently arrived in Germany and joined the 267th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. He entered the Army last January and trained at Fort Bliss after graduating Bloom- field in 1958, according to U.S. Navy/TC records.
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Harry W. Sammons
H. Sammons
Unionville
Germinty
267Th Armored Field Artillery
Germany
Sammons
Fort Bliss
Texas
Bloom
Foster Reunion Held at Centerville Park
The annual Foster reunion gathered 44 attendees at Centerville Park on Sunday September 1 1957 for a noon basket dinner and a post dinner business meeting. Ruth Broshar was elected president Grover Easter vice president and Robert Foster secretary and treasurer for the next reunion to be held the first Sunday before Labor Day in the same location. Attendees included numerous Fosters and spouses plus Mrs Edna Messner of Denver Colorado as an afternoon visitor.
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Foster
Centerville Park
Ruth Broshar
Grover Easter
Robert Foster
Ida van Dorin
Basha Foster
L. R. Perry
Grover Kaster
Della Jennison
James Kaster
Ella Foster
Curtis “Manning
Gall Stites
Mra
Olin Foster
John Eaton
V. C. Kaster
Jack
Gary. Allen’ Foster
K. V. Gladfelder
Judy
Gene Gladfelder
Diane Marie
al Clark
Lisa
Gale
Theodore Broshar
Forrest Purvis
Robert Briggs
Russell van Dorin
Russell
Gertie Boyer
Edna Messner
Denver
Coto
Hiatt Reunion Observes 40th Year at Centerville Park
The 40th Hiatt reunion drew about 70 attendees at Centerville park on Sunday September 1. Officers reelected were Max Hiatt president Mrs Dorin Wailes treasurer and Mrs Virgil Dooley secretary. Deaths reported since the last meeting included Jane Raney Frank Hiatt and J T Hiatt. A cream social followed the business session with many local families listed among attendees from Hardland Albia Kellogg and Kansas City. Next year’s gathering is planned for the first Sunday in September at Centerville park.
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Hiatt
Centerville Park
Max Hiatt
J. M. Hedgecock
P E. Poore
Hardland
Kenneth Daniels
Loyd Carter
Dorin Wailes
Ensil Hiatt
C. A. Hiatt
Lute Hiatt
Eva Hiatt
Tom Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Zoe Callen
Opal Callen
Albia
Ivan Wright
Essie Purvis
Florene
Bert Gladfelder
Alice Wilson
Verner Hawk
D. L. Hiatt
Virgil Dooley
Gerald Burton
Jerry
Gerald Hunter
Jane
Frank Chambers
Blakesburg
Jack Hiatt
Kansas City
Gene Gibbs
Ivan Gibbs
Seymour
Forrest Purvis
Sons
Kellogg
Birthday Dinner Honors Little Greg Alan Wilson
Little Greg Alan Wilson celebrated his first birthday on August 28 with a dinner honoring him. Attending were his guardians James and Char lene Wilson, great grandparents Billings of Albia and Alice Wilson of Moravia, grandparents Bill and Mahin of Albia, Frank Wilson, aunt Marthann Mahin, and Grace Rowley with Lee DeMoss.
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Greg Alan
James
Charlene Wilson
Mr. Billings
Albia
Alice Wilson
Moravia
Bill Mahin
Frank Wilson
Marthann Mahin
Grace Rowley
Lee DeMoss
Past Matrons Hold Annual Picnic Supper
The Past Matron club and their husbands and families met Tuesday evening for their annual cooperative picnic supper in the park. Those present to enjoy the evening included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Cartey, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Charity, Mrs. Frances Burton, Charles Burton, Linda Win, Mrs. Paul Broshar, and Mrs. Bertha Broshar.
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Howard Smith
Loyd Cartey
C. A. Turner
Geo, Scott
Raymond Charity
Frances Burton
Charles Burton
Linda Win
Paul Broshar
Bertha Broshar
Thankful note to neighbors and friends for support
Gratitude and appreciation expressed to neighbors and friends for help during illness, with thanks for cards and calls.
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Ltke
Notice of Taylor Aid meeting and secretary election
Taylor Aid will meet with Mrs Kenneth Condra on September 11 to elect officers and reveal the capsule friends. Members are urged to attend and participate in the discussion and proceedings.
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Taylor Aid
Kenneth Condra
Moravia Softball Defeated At Attica Tournament
Moravia boys were edged by Belinda 15 to 7 in the Attica Invitational Tuesday night plagued by errors and weak play. The loss appears to end Moravia’s season.
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Moravia
Attica
Belinda
Dora Hartinger 71 Dies After Illness at Hospital
Dora Hartinger 71 died at 4 am Monday at Monroe county hospital after entering Aug 20 for treatment and suffering a heart attack Aug 29 She was born July 28 1886 to John and Ella Foland lived in Blakesburg before marrying Aubrey Jordan who died in 1934 and later C L Hartinger He survives by a sister Mrs P Crees Des Moines a brother Walter Foland California and several nephews and nieces Funeral services were held at 4 30 pm Wednesday at Turner Funeral home with Rev John Grenfell officiating Burial followed in Crist cemetery south of Moravia
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Dora Hartinger
Monroe County Hospital
John
Ella Foland
Blakesburg
Aubrey Jordan
C. L. Hartinger
P. Crees
Des Moines
Walter_Foland
California
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Crist
Moravia
Local residents share visits and plans across Iowa and beyond
Ottumwa and Drakesville families visit Ernest Helmick home for gatherings. Cedar Rapids and Des Moines guests join in Labor Day events at Moulton and nearby towns. Plans include a move to Keota for Larry Derby, a cooperative Nazarene gathering, and family updates from Des Moines Seattle and Long Beach connections.
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Robert Prose
Ottumwa
Clair Martin
Drakesville
Minnie Shepard
Janice LaVelle
Cedar Rapids
Ernest Helmick
Jimmie Main
Holt, Mich
Eric Main
Leonard Palmer
Marion Keeton
Lora Keeton
LaVerne Smith
Larry
Donna Woodward
Carol Main
Nazarene
West Des Moines
C. M. McFatridge
Moravia
Robert
Moffetts Buy Dairy Sweet in Springfield Missouri
Mr and Mrs Robert Moffett have purchased the Dairy Sweet business at Springfield Missouri recently operated by George Winkler They plan to take possession in a couple of weeks after arranging housing The Moffetts are daughter and son in law of Mr and Mrs Russell Hughes and have been living at Fairfield where Mr Moffett works for the local newspaper newsroom
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Robert Moffett
Springfield
George Winkler
Moffetts
Russell Hughes
Fairfield
Moffett
Churches Evangelical United Brethren notices
Rev Lynn J King and Minster Carl Van Zante lead a church program with Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Evening service is at 7 45 pm. Midweek service runs Wednesday at 7 45 pm. Church night postponed to Wednesday Sept 20 for a church community reception for teachers. Youth Fellowship Tuesday at 7 30 pm.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
Sunday Services at First Christian Church Announced
Donald Plum pastor and Mrs Birdie Main superintendent invite at 10:00 a m Sunday School and 11:00 a m Communion. Thursday September 12 Ladies Aid serves dinner priced 75 cents with menu details elsewhere.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Pastor Grenfell leads Grace Methodist with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. M YF at 6:30 p.m. Junior Intermediate group meets Sept 4 at 4:00 p.m. in the basement with Marie and Debbie Van Dorin as hostesses. First graders urged to attend. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmer Dowd
Marie
Debbie van Dorin
Burton church service schedule with minister
ICONTUM CHRISTIAN CHURCH Burton Simms, Minister conducts communion at 9 00 a m preaching and worship at 9 15 Bible school at 10 00 am services list times and leader in a compact church notice.
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Icontum Christian Church
Burton Simms
Slick Reunion Held at Moravia Park
The annual Glick reunion was held in Moravia park on Sunday with a basket dinner at noon. Attendees included Dwight Glick of Rockford OL, Lloyd Luse, Ross Wells, Fran Glick, Joe Van Antwerp and Margaret Centerville, Harry VanAntwerp Plano, Kenneth Glick Chariton, Estel Gay Sharon Eddie Albia, J R Callen, Cyril McDanel M E McDanel Doyle McDanel and Mervin, Loren Walter family, Harry Philip lips family Moravia, Troy Glick Ottumwa, and Nancy Tornlin.
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Glick
Moravia Park
Dwight Glick
Rockford
Lloyd Luse
Ross Wells
Fran Glick
Joe van Antwerp
Margaret
Centerville
Harry VanAntwerp
Plano
Kenneth Glick
Chariton
Estel
Mamie DuVall Undergoes Major Surgery at Kirksville Hospital
Mrs Mamie DuVall entered Laughlin hospital at Kirksville Missouri on Thursday and underwent major surgery Saturday morning. Her daughters have been with her and she is improving satisfactorily.
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Mamie DuVall
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
M. M. F. Juniors Hold Party at Grace Methodist
The M. M. F. juniors of Grace Methodist church held a scavenger hunt and social hour in the church basement on Monday evening. Refreshments followed with Joyce and Lois Hiatt in charge.
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Grace Methodist Church
Joyce
Lois Hiatt
Ice Cream Social at Iconium Methodist Church
Franklin Farmers 4 H will host an ice cream social on September 5 at 7 00 PM at Iconium Methodist Church. The event invites neighbors and 4 H members to enjoy desserts and community fellowship.
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Franklin Farmers
Iconium Methodist Church
Basket dinner at Iconium Church honors Rev Ellis
A basket dinner will be held at Iconium Christian church to honor Rev and Mrs Lloyd Ellis on September 8. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Iconium Christian Church
Lloyd Ellis
Hospital Thank You Note From Vivian Pfannebecker
Vivian Pfannebecker thanks everyone for the cards gifts flowers and visits during her hospital stay at Albis. She expresses deep appreciation for the support and kindness shown.
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Albis
Vivian Pfannebecker
Moravia Band Heads to Blakesburg Parade Saturday
The Moravia high school marching band will travel to Blakesburg on Saturday to march in the parade marking the final day of Blakesburg's fall celebration.
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Moravia
Blakesburg
Fall Baseball Season Opens With Local Games
The Moravia team travels to Moulton for a fall season opener. They are also scheduled to play Friday at Cincinnati and Wednesday September 11 at Udell, marking the start of the fall baseball schedule.
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Moulton
Moravia
Cincinnati
Udell
Bennie Tarbell wins blue ribbon at Iowa State Fair
Bennie Tarbell a 15 year old Melrose 4 H member of the Independent Pioneers club received a blue ribbon for his 4 H demonstration Making a Motor Portable at the Iowa State Fair He competed against 150 demonstrations from across Iowa His county also entered 4 H livestock judging with teammates Kenneth Boyer Donald Clark Keith Lain and placed 48th in a field of 90 teams with a tight 89 point gap to 10th place.
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Bennie Tarbell
Melrose
Bennie
Mansel Tarbell
Independent Pioneers
Iowa
Appanoose County
Kenneth Boyer
Douglas Doughboys
Donald Clark
B. V. Lodbusters
Keith Lain
Appanoose Iounty
Mrs. Luse Wins Multiple State Fair Textile Awards
Mrs. Codyr Luse entered twenty textile items at the state fair and earned thirteen placings. A blue ribbon went to two afghans, one crocheted and one knitted, with the remaining entries in crochet knitting quilts and embroidery earning seconds and thirds.
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Codyr Luse
Family Reunion Honors Mrs Walter Martin in Moravia Park
A Sunday family reunion in Moravia park honored Mrs Walter Martin of Miles City Montana formerly Grace Donahoo who lived near Miller church Ottumwa before moving with her husband to Montana in 1911. The gathering included two sons families and numerous relatives from Miles City Sioux City Lincoln Waterloo Decatur Batavia Ottumwa and Centerville with plans to meet again in Moravia park in 1958 with date to be announced.
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Moravia Park
Walter Martin
Miles City
Montana
Grace Donahoo
Miller Church
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Iowa
Roy Donahoo
Lincoln
Nebr
Floyd Taignton
Norris
Waterloo
Dorothy Ellett
Ronnie
Decatur
Hazel Thorne
Neil
Batavia
Homer Coffman
Etta Schroeder
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Albert Coop
Leland
Rainbow Girls meeting notices election of officers
Regular meeting of the order of Rainbow for Girls will be held Wednesday September 11 at the Masonic hall. All members plan to be present as officers are elected. Karen Scott W A Carol Day Recorder.
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Rainbow
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Masonic Hall
Karen Scott
W. A. Carol Day
Services Held Sunday For Laura Dicks 84
Laura Belle Dicks born February 1 1873 in Appanoose County died August 30 1957 at Golden Age nursing home Centerville aged 84 years 6 months 29 days. Survived by husband Jacob Elmer Dicks died 1943 and six children Merle Dicks Mrs Beryl Brown Mrs Freda Swift Mildred Argo Mrs Josephine Beady. two sisters. fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Services were at Turner Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m. with burial Iconium cemetery.
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Laura Belle Dicks
Thomas
Josephine Wolfe
Appanoose County
Golden Age
Centerville
Jacob Elmer Dicks
Teonium
Iconium Christian Church
Freda Swift
Albia
Mildred Argo
Josephine Beady
Ottumwa
Elmer Bankson
Jennie Campbell
Denver
Cole
Turner Funeral Home
Donald Plum
Iconium Cemetery
Card of Thanks from the Lauré Dicks Family
The Lauré Dicks Family expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness during bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.
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Lauré Dicks
Bertelle's Bird Circus comes to Moravia High School gym
Bertelle's Bird Circus performs Monday at Moravia high school gym with exotic and domestic birds and trained by Dr Wendell Hansen. The show features Boum Boum the clowning dove, talking birds, acrobatic keets, a cat and canary act, and promises both entertainment and education on bird life. Betty Lee and Walter Riddle host the event.
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Bertelle
Bird Circus
Moravia High School
Robert Ripley's
Boum
Life Magazine
Lowell Thomas
American Weekly
Coronet Magazine
America
Popular Mechanicss Enchanted
Wendell Hansen
Betty Lee
Walter Riddle
Dale Cox Dismissed From St Josephs Hospital
Dale Cox was dismissed from St Josephs hospital on Saturday August 31 after a nine day stay. He began school Monday following injuries from August 23 when his 1951 Ford truck left the road and crashed into trees, requiring 150 stitches to close facial cuts. Garner Cleaver transported him to the hospital.
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Dale Cox
St. Josephs Hospital
Garner Cleaver
Expressions of Gratitude From Dale Cox After Hospital Stay
Dale Cox thanks everyone for the cards letters visits flowers and gifts received during hospital stay and after returning home. Special thanks to those who helped in any other way following the accident.
Festival Plans Take Form Again
Fall Festival committees report tentative plans for an event with home talent acts, bands, vocalists, and a baton twirling exhibition on Thursday. Friday features R E A day with Pettit family on Arthur Godfrey TV, Harold Exline orchestra, and a prize drawing for members totaling about 1000 dollars in merchandise. Saturday offers parades, Don Sweet Variety, Larry Campbell Co. shows, kids races, E U B church quartet, and a post-show drawing with TV host Moraine’s Del. Dohohoyuzenner. No school September 12 to 17 with altered schedules for Thursday, Friday, and a teacher institute on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillaspie
Joe Denny
Albia
Joyce Ann Kincade
Harold Raines
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative of
Pettit
Arthur Godfrey
Harold Exline
Don Sweet
Larry Campbell Co
E. U. B. Church
del. Dohohoyuzenner Moraine
WOW At
Omaha
Richard Smith
Howard Smith
Drake University
Tri- County Teachers’ Institute
Centerville
Fellowship Meeting at First Christian Church
The monthly Fellowship gathering met Wednesday evening at the First Christian church with Mrs. Marshall Perry leading devotions and Pastor Donald Plum conducting the business session. Special music by Pastor Plum and Gomer Stocker, readings by Mrs. Maude Caltrain, Bible book roll call, followed by cookies fruit salad fruit drink and coffee served by Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Caltrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Marshall Perry
Donald Plum
Pastor Plum
Gomer Stocker
Maude Caltrain
Little League Picnic to Close Season in the Park
Members of the little league baseball team and their families will hold a picnic in the park Saturday night with a weiner roast and other treats. Ron Woodward has been manager of the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little League Baseball
Weiner
Ron Woodward
Birth Announcement for Mary Kathryn Caster
Mr and Mrs Luther Caster Jr of Monroe announce the birth of a daughter on August 31 at St Joseph hospital Center ville. The infant weighs 6 pounds 3 ounces and is named Mary Kathryn. Grandparents are Luther Caster Sr and Walter Scott Moravia. Great grandparents Gabe Johnson.
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Luther Caster Jr
Monroe
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mary Kathryn
Luther Caster Sr
Walter Scott
Moravia
Gabe Johnson
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Helmick
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John Merlin Laws
Seattle
Washington
Ames
Tallege
Edward Spencer
Burlington
Paul Spencer
Frank Hamilton
Holton
Kansas
C. A. Rosewall
Roberta Downing
Galtin
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Rosewall
Robison
Memphis
Tenn
Joe Casale
Joey
Long Beach
Cali
Douglas Aircraft
Robert Moffetts Bux Dairy Sweet Business
Slick
Riher
Mrs. Luse
Eastern Star
Helen Johnson
W. M
Katherine Charity
Sec
Laura Dicks
Christian Church
Little League
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