Moravia High Wins Two and Drops One in Season Opener
Moravia high school opened with a 6 to 4 loss to Moulton after errors cost them the game. They followed with an 11 to 5 win over Udell and a 6 to 3 victory over Lovilia. Chebuhar pitched well, fanning 12 against Moulton and 9 in the Lovilia game as Moravia showed early-season scoring bursts and strong pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
Louilia
Udell
Kim Chebuhar
Fowler
Chebuhar
Jim Chebuhar
Wayne Wolf
Scott
Underwood
Teachers Honored At Church Supper at Grace Methodist
Grace Methodist church family night featured a guest night honoring Mora school faculty with new members. Sept 7 at 6:30 supper, program, and social evening. Welcome by Mrs. Wilson. Supt. Card gave the response and introduced staff. Over 100 attended with out of town guests from San Francisco, Glunrwa, and Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia Achool
Frank Wilson
John Card
Harald Burton
G. T. Harn
Berg
Joe Schoech
Karl Tuttle
Rowena MacFatridge
Waunelta McConnell
Lee Hiatt
Garnet McDonough
John Veach
San Francisco
Calif
Francis Berg
Glunrwa
Blakesbure
Mable Smith Hosts Past Matrons Club Meeting
The Past Matrons club met at the home of Mable Smith on Tuesday September 6 for a social evening and refreshments prepared by the hostess. The next Getuber meeting is to be held with Mrs Mary Dubnsun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Smith
Getuber
Mary Dubnsun
Correction Notice Births at St Joseph Hospital Centerville
Sept. 4 reporting a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holder at St. Joseph hospital Centerville, though they reside in Corydon per county extension notes. Also listing Mrs. Virgil Rawlins of Colfax and Jo Mier as parents of another birth at St. Joseph hospital Center ville on Sept 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirorn
Harold Holder
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Corydon
Virgil Rawlhing
Colfax
Lester Seues
Bork
Rawlins
Velusa Lurber
Jo Mier
Paretta
Literatn
College Singers Here Saturday Night, Sunday
The Rust College Singers from Tennessee will appear at Grace Methodist Church in Moravia on Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 11:00 AM. They will present the service in song and scripture. Many have heard these singers before, so plan to attend one of the programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rust College
Tennessee
Grace Methodist
Rose Marie Wertz honored at shower in Alliance Nebraska
Mrs. Rose Marie Wertz was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Overturf. The event featured numerous attendees from the Wertz and Loch families with gifts and refreshments. The couple will reside in Alliance, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Marie Wertz
John Burton Accepts Job With J J Case Company
John W. Burton of Moravia has accepted a design and product engineering position at the J J Case company in Rockford Illinois. He served 20 months in the navy, earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Lowe State College, and reports to Rockford on Tuesday to assume his new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Burton
O. A. Burton
Moravia
J. J. Case Company
Rockford, OL
John
Navy
Lowe State College
Rockford
Evangelical United Brethren Church Roof Repaired
The Evangelical United Brethren church was re-raised on Wednesday. New flashing was installed and the entire roof given a coat of asphalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Blumenstock Public Sale Scheduled Friday Morbvla
Mrs Mathie Blumenstock plans a public sale of household goods and tools at her residence in the east Morbvla area on Friday afternoon. The auction will feature the sale of personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Blumenstock
Mathie Blumenstock
Morbvla
Euctiog
Hilton Rites Held For H L Hilton In Centerville
Death notices H L Hilton of Osborn Kansas to Centerville Iowa area born December 29 1896 died September 4 1949 aged 52. Survived by wife Daphne son James Lynn in Guam mother Ina Hilton sister Mrs Vesta Reeves and many friends. Services included singing and floral tributes with pallbearers Klaus holders and Owens among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne McDanel
Centerville
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Luva
Helen
William Hilton
Daphne
James
Guam
Ina Hilton
Vesta Reeves
Kenneth Owens
George Winslet
George Firkins
Carl Black
George Turner
Karl Fischer
Harold Cartright
Harald Holder
Wm. Hefner
Tommy Owens
Loyd Carter
Art Fox
Minnie E Sheeks death and family obituary notice
Minnie Ellen Hudson daughter of James and Sarah Hudson was born December 9 1872 in Appanoose County Iowa and died September 4 1949 at 76 years eight months and 26 days. She married Milton E Sheeks on December 24 1893 who died February 9 1925. She leaves two adopted children Floyd Sheeks Des Moines Iowa and Florence Sanderson Bedford Iowa, one sister Nora Frame Collinsville Illinois, two brothers Walter Oxecola Missouri and Ernest Gresham Oregon, plus nine grandchildren and many relatives. She was a member of the Christian Church of North Bend Iowa and active in church work while health permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ellen Hudson
James
Sarah Hudson
Appanoose County
Iowa
Ife
Milton E. Sheeks
Floyd Sheeks
Des Moines
Florence Sanderson
Bedford
Nora Frame
Collinsville
Walter
Oxecola
Ernest
Gresham
Ore
Oscar
Rena May
Christian Church of
North Bend
Mrs Wayne Foster Honored At Shower
A miscellaneous shower was held Monday evening in honor of Mrs Wayne Foster at Reg Matherly home. Attendees included Ruby Long Margaret Johnson Velma Johnson Ann Callen Mrs Fred Callen Audrey Waiters Barbara Cousins and many others. Prizes were won by Delma Johnson Mrs Fred Callen Mrs Frank Paxston and Vivien Smith. Refreshments of fruit salad cake and tea were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Foster
Reg Matherly
Ruby Long
Margaret Johnson
Velma Johnson
Ann Callen
Fred Callen
Audrey Waiters
Barbara Cousins
Alice Easter
Frank Cox
M. H. Johnson
Wilma Sickle
Delma Johnson
Opal Pearson
Marie Angel
Lucille Robinson
Vivian Smith
Millie Brock
Margaret Brooks
Helen Callen
Mary Lou McDonough
Edna Mae
Arista Cline
Will Moffats
Thelma Simmons
Dorothalee Wilson
Hazel Easter
Lucille Vau Durin
Pauline Harp
Mrs Birdie Mui Visits Kin Near Lovesend Culu
Mrs Birdie Mui and her son Dwight returned Friday from a week long trip near and visiting her sister in law Mrs Paul Boyer. Ada Corbiurt had family in Denver and Mrs Athea Faylus with Miss Clava lhian substituted at the switchboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Mui
Dwight
Paul Boyer and
Tewely
Lovesend
Culu
Nheee
Ada Corbiurt
Denver
Athea Faylus
Clava Lhian
E U B Family Guest Night Friday Evening
E U B church will host its monthly family night with a cooperative supper at 6 30 on Friday September 16 Public school teachers will be guests of honor Everyone invited Please bring table service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
CaurcaesS Earl E Rabuck Pastor Leads Church Week Plan
The church announces Earl E Rabuck as pastor and outlines services and programs. Sunday School at 10:00, worship 10:50 and 8:00 p.m., Youth fellowship 7:00, Thursday prayer at 6:30, Friday cooperative supper. Public school teachers are invited to a reception with seating provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl E. Rabuck
Arold Mason
Grace Methodist Church Moravia to Host Rust College Singers
Grace Methodist Church Moravia invites worshipers for a Sunday program beginning 10:00 a.m. with Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. worship. The Rust College Singers from Tennessee perform through scripture and song, with 6:30 p.m. youth service and 7:40 p.m. evening worship. They appear Saturday night at 8:00 and Sunday at 11:00, described as a group of Negro students from Rust College.
Wesley Methodist Church Sunday worship moved to Moravia
Waunelta McConnell minister announces no church service at Wesley Methodist this Sunday due to remodeling. Congregation invited to Moravia Methodist Church for services that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Moravia Methodist Church
Moravia Church of Christ A Evening Revival Meetings
The Moravia Church of Christ led by Minister James J Brown announces gatherings with 9 45 a m preaching 10 45 a m Lord s supper 11 00 a m Bible school 7 30 p m evening service and a Bible study on Friday at 7 30 p m in Iconium revival services at 5 00 p m with Evangelist Dewey Lark delivering faith filled messages and two new members added to the church Plan to attend these stirring meetings each evening except Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Brown
Church OF Christ Iconium
Dewey Lark
Nazarene Church Announcement Schedule and Speakers
Church notices outline Sunday activities led by Pastor F A Hahn with Sunday school at 10 00 am and worship at 11 60 am eme Young peoples meeting led by Rose Mary Strunk at 7 30 pm Juniors at 7 30 pm services by Rev G E Baker of Diagonal with Rev Hahn filling in Diagonal 8 00 pm prayer meeting Henry Hurns fellowship gathering Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Mersing
Young Peoples
Rose Mary Strunk
G. E. Baker
Diagonal
Hahn
Baker
Henry Hurns
E U B Girls Guild Holds Monthly Meeting
The E U B Girls Guild of the PEAULE church held its monthly meeting Monday evening led by Carl! as head, with the program Horizons for My Life and songs by Kathleen Halden Viola Hammond and others. Mrs Earl Ru buck reported on a missionary meeting in Ching and the party voted ten dollars to the Rhargdun Advance fund for the focal church. Mr and Mrs Bill Gibson of Oklahoma City were guests at the Hex Hever ert last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaule
Church
Caryl Brosher
Carl
Kathleen Halden
Viola Hammond
Patty Halden
Jon Callen
Phyllis Underwood
Earl Ru
Buck
Ching
Bill Gibson
Oklahoma City
Hia
Hex Hever
Class of 1926 Moravia Holds Reunion Dinner
Eleven of twenty seven members and families plus former superintendent M H Goeldner and kin attended a cooperative dinner in Moravia's community building on September 11. Wayne Clark was elected president and Lester Breese secretary to plan another reunion next year. attendees traveled from Osceola Upland Calif Humeston Des Moines Moulton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
M. H. Goeldner
Wayne Clark
Lester Breese
Paul
Ruth
Osceola
Pied Riekel
Upland
Calif
Gene McGuire
Humeston
Hicks Pabst
Des Moines
Fern Wright
Moulton
Glen Derby
Warry Phillips
Lloyd Rose
George Scott
Toward Evans
Wertz Dabry wed in Centerville ceremony
Rose Marie Wertz of Mystic became the bride of James Dabry of Alliance Nebraska in a Sept 10 ceremony in Centerville. The bride wore a brown crepe suit with white accessories and a cross necklace. They will reside at 1223 Cheyenne Ave Alliance after Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Rose Marie Wertz
Mystic
James Dabry
Alliance
Nebr
Bonnie Beaty
Harald Loch
Paul Loch
Seconium
Carmeron
Cheyone Avye
Union Farmerettes Elect Officers in Sept Meeting
The Union Farmerettes 4-H club held its election of officers at Maxine Alden's home on Sept 5. Maxine Alden presided at 8:00 p.m. Officers elected were Nadine Kelly president, Jane E. Brain vice president, Musing Alden secretary and treasurer, Barbara Minute historian. Members present included Pern Kelly, Ramona Cox, Betty Strunk, Barbara Hinute, Jane E. Brain, Joyen Brain, and Maxine Alden. Refreshments of cake cookies and Kool-Aid were served by the hostess and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unelon Farmerettes
Maxine Alden
Nadine Kelly
Jane EK. Brain
Musing Alden
Barbara Minute
Ve Fern Kelly
Pern Kelly
Ramona Cox
Betty Strunk
Barbara Hinute
Jane E. Brain
Joyen Brain
Day of Prayer Set by Women's Society on Sept 29
The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church met at 8 p m. Friday at the home of Lieutenant Mabel Coulson. Mrs Zell Callon presided and announced a Day of Prayer at the church in September. The Alban district institute is planned for November 14 at the US church in Albia. A report was sent to Vokye, Japan. The program included Mrs Charles Coffin leading and Miss Bertha Coulsen assisted, with several musical items and remarks by Mabel Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evvangelical United Brethren Church
Charles Coffin
Bertha Coulsen
Mis Callen
Bred Blonitrard
Mis
Kail
Mabel EU
Hawk God
Jo an DisstsUkh Wins Blues Titles
Juana Wiestiger and Peavy Town competed in a solo event at the Sports Bestival. The page notes difficult play and mentions Mervin and Biel Mervin in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juana Wiestiger
Sports Bestival
Din Wehter
Ul Mart Peary
Taesise
Bian Mervin Cil Ehubddes Pmys
Piet Biouenstorl
Fall Festival Talent Contest Highlight Saturday
The Sew and So club held its third annual reunion at Albia city park with games and contests after a cooperative dinner in Moravia Methodist church basement. Mrs Lloyd Brown presided over a brief meeting and Mrs Clifford Paxson was chosen chairwoman of the 1950 reunion to be in Moravia park on the third Sunday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So Club
Albia City Park
Moravia Methodist Church
Lloyd Brown
Clifford Paxston
Moravia Park
4-H Youth Assistant to Continue in Appanoose County
Donald Kent, 44, a 4-H youth assistant for Appanoose County, will serve three more months. The State Extension Service and Appanoose County Farm Bureau Board announced the extension. Kent, a junior at Ames, was hired for a summer youth work training program. He is a former 4-H member from Wayne County with substantial experience in judging demonstrations and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kent
Appanoose County
State Extension Service
Appanoose
Shanghai Club Dinner Meeting and Quilt Work
The Shanghai club met Wednesday with Seeal Scott for a cooperative day of piecing quilt blocks and embroidering pillow cages. A noon cooperative dinner was served. Those present included Cora Murphy, Amy Hiner, Allie Taylor, Rose Marie Wertz, Dian, Lissie Kelsey, Chloe Loch, Hazel Rinehart, Iole Christy, Bertha Over turf, Judy, Evelyn Nash, Beverly, Essie Purvis, Rosa Beaty, Teval Scott. Guests were Bert Rinehart, Glen Over turf, Wayne Christy and Clarence Scott. Gifts from mystery pals went to Allie Taylor and Alvena Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Marie Wertz
Glen Overtort
Teneday
Harlen
Aubry Christy
Wayne and
Doyle
Lloyd Landgrebe
Kenneth
Ronald
Bill
Donnie
Marylan
Bettie
Marlene
Karan
Linda
Connie
Fred Taylor
Ruth
June
Earl
Fred Duckett
Donna
Lloyd Brown
Gerald Young
Cora Murphy
Clinton Albertson
Lois
Bobby
Darlene
Charley Wakefield
Vinton Lundy
James Nash
Janet
Beverly
Rosa Beaty
Bert. Rinehart
Gerald
Mary Lou
Clarence Scott
Dicky Hill
Doris Callen
Amy
John
Floyd Hiner
Jack Penfield
Richard
Neal
Tommy
Byres Brown
Dian Wertz
Glen Overturf
Shanghai Club
Seeal Scott
Allie Taylor
Amy Hiner
Dian
Lissie Kelsey
Chloe Loch
Hazel Rinehart
Iole Christy
Bertha Overturf
Judy
Evelyn Nash
Essie Purvis
Teval Scott
Mrs Ralph Robinson Injures Foot After Nail Incident
Mrs Ralph Robinson stepped on a nail last Wednesday injuring her foot. Infection followed and she was very ill for several days. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Jim Davos of Centerville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Robinson
Jim Davos
Centerville
Bill Woodward
Bert Adams
M. 111
Johnson
Norman Ward
F. A. Hahn
Dale Derby
Libia
Walter Scott
Iconium Church Wood Cutting Helps Winter Supply
Thirty three Iconium Methodist members aided by cutting sawing hauling and cooking dinner to stock the winter wood supply. Participants included Bert Rinehart Gerald and Frank Rinehart Carl Calhoun Kenneth and Donald McCord Turner Whitehead Clarence Whitehead and others with Mrs Chinton Albertson guiding afternoon duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist Church
Bert Rinehart
Gerald
Frank
Carl Calhoun
Kenneth
Donald
Edward McCord
Janet
Mertha
Orville
Wid
Glenn Turner
Wayne Thompson
Bruce
George McCombs
Harpers Win State Chopping Contest at Ames Festival
Walter Harper of Unionville and his son Howard of Moravia swept top honors at the State Sports Festival in Ames. They claimed first and second awards among eleven woodchoppers, with Walter chopping an inch log in 20 seconds and Howard close behind in 22 seconds during a Friday stadium exhibition before about 8,000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Privay
Walter Harper
Unionville
Long
Howard
Moravia
Iowa
Walter
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Holds Monthly Meeting
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 met in regular session Monday evening in the I.O.O.F. hall with 20 members present. Noble Grand Mrs Harold Hudgens presided. It was voted to order 100 boxes of Christmas and all occasion cards to be sold by members. Refreshment committee named Mr and Mrs Albert Witherby and Mrs Currie Tisue for the meeting. Social hour featured ice cream cake and coffee served by Mr William Gardner and Mrs George Firkina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
C.F. Ball
Harold Hudgens
Noble Grand
Albert Witherby
Currie Tisue
William Gardner
George Firkina
Sunshine Club Meeting at Lela Harrison Home
Regular monthly Sunshine Club gathering on Wednesday September 7 at Lele Harrison's home featured embroidery of dirt towels. Attendees included Leah and Mamie Tisue Mayme Cordes Rissie Gladfelder Eiogene Tisue Neale Hawk Doris Jean Jerry Darlene Gisdfelder and Lucille Mep Reth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Lele Harison
Leah
Mamie Tisue
Mayme Cordes
Rissie Gladfeller
Eiogene ‘Tisue
Neale ‘Hawk
Doris Jean
Jerry
Darlene Gisdfelder
Lucille MepReth
Iy Disue
Lela Harrinon Iy
Jineine
Jessie Potts
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Lovilia
Pasovich
McDnnel
Broshar
Bryson
Gruna
Myrtle
Attica
Soil Recommendation School
PMA
Extension Services
Extension Service
Soil Recommendation
Suppe
Marons
College Singers
John Burton
J. L Case
EUR
H. L. Hilton
Horace L. “Hilton
William
Ing Hilton
Osborn
Kans
Little Fork
Minn
Luva Parker
James Lynn
Minnie E. Sheeks
E.U.B. Family
Caurcaess
Wauneita McConnell
Rust College Singers
M.Y.B
Church of Christ Moravia
E.U.B. Girls Guild
Joan DisstsUkh
BLU
SEW and SO
Iconium Church
Tie Lodge Hall
Low Wolk
Coibavs
American Legion
Harpers
Rebekah Lodge
Lela Harrison
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