Two to Run On Independent Ticket In County Race
In his column Just Between You and Me Moulton Tribune editor R R Eby notes two local figures plan independent bids. John Thomas seeks sheriff after losing a June primary to Roscoe Wales and Dick Ranes aims for Board Member 1947 on an independent slate following a primary defeat to R Wilson of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Eby
The
Moulton Tribune
John Thomas
Thomas
Roscoe Wales
Dick Ranes
R. ©. Wilson
Moravia
Governor proclaims newspaper week in Iowa
Gov. Robert D. Blue proclaims October 18 as Newspaper Week praising newspapers for guiding civilization upholding free speech assembly worship and the defense of liberties. The declaration highlights the role of printed pages in preserving democratic rights and informing the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Visit Relatives Across Missouri and Kansas
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Boyer and accompanying relatives traveled to southern Missouri visiting S. H. Boyer in Mountain Grove and other relatives in Boston and Pittsburg Kansas. Mrs. Ella Cridlebaugh and Mr. H. L. Whicker joined from Santa Rosa and Way Colorado with their daughter Sylvia Andrew s. It marks the first reunion in forty years among the siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Boyer
O. G. Woodward
Nellie Heckman
Lee Ann
Missouri
S. H. Boyer
Boyer
Woodward
Mountain Grove
Boston
Pittsburgh
Kansas
Ella Cridlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Calif
H. L. Whicker
Way
Colorado
E T C Club Meets With Mrs Hammond Mystery Gift Exchange
Members of the ETC club met Friday afternoon September 19 with Mrs Fred Hammond for their first meeting of the year A mystery gift exchange was featured Mrs Harry DuVall gave a book review titled We Shoo the Family Tree Guests included Mrs Nell Pelkington of Flagstaff Arizona and Mrs Rex Firkins of Arlington Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Fred Hammond
Harry DuVall
R. Ray Pennington
Nell Pelkington
Flagstaff
Aviz
Rex Firkins
Arlington
California Guests Visit Udell Area for 40th Reunion
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Epperly of Whittier California arrived Saturday to visit his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. John Dodd. This is Epperly’s first visit in 40 years. The group attended church at Fairview Brethren Church and a dinner at the Dodd home is planned next Sunday with relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Epperly
Whittier
Calif
John Dodd
Mr. Epperly
Udell
Dodd
Fairview Brethren Church
Unionville
Epperly
Dale Schreiner
Moville
J. H. Schreiner
Gundenhutten
Ohio
Mr. Schreiner
Jacob Schreiner
Moravia
Brank Swain
Webb,Towa
Will Swain
Wayne
Nebr
Legion Auxiliary Sponsors Card Benefit in Moravia
The September American Legion auxiliary met at the Legion home with 12 members. They planned a card benefit on October 4 at the Legion home. Keith Sawyer displayed photos from the American Legion convention in Des Moines, plus stamps and Moravia flowers. some were taken by Duane Veach. New address listed for T/5 LeRoy D. Brown in the 24th Division Band, APO 24, San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Keith Sawyer
Themerican Legion
Des Moines
Moravia
Duane Veach
LeRoy D. Brown
APO
Care
San Francisco
Galif
Flight Of The a Stork Dr. and Mrs. Slavin of Munsing Indiana welcome son Charles Phillip
Dr. and Mrs. C N Slavin of Munsing Indiana are the parents of a son named Charles Phillip born September 2. This is their second son. Dr Slavin a dentist and former Moravia boy and Moravia high school graduate was in Ottumwa after army discharge but has recently joined a clinic at Munsing Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Slavin
Munsing
Indiana
Charles Phillip
Dr. Slavin
Moravia
Moravia High School
Ottumwa
Good Agriculture A Better Community By M H Elson
Notice outlines lack of interest in an on the job farm training program and notes a minimum enrollment requirement. It promotes assistance from the Portland Cement Association for concrete project training and lists seed variety advice for oat growers amid Helminthosporium disease, urging seed saving, cleaning, testing, and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Cement Association
Vocational Agricultural Department
Farm Bureau Meeting Elects Officers at California School
Chariton Township Farm Bureau met at the California school house Tuesday evening Sept. 17 with 21 members present. Vice chairman Mrs Bertha Martin led the ladies meeting. Mrs Lloyd Brown was elected vice chairwoman, Mrs Opal Burns reelected publicity chairman. New director Ray Harrison and secretary treasurer Harley Tisue were chosen. Ten dollars from a Moravia Fa Festival parade prize was added to the treasury. Afterward sandwiches and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California School House
Bertha Martin
Lloyd Brown
Opal Burns
Mayme Cordes
Ray Harrison
Harley Tisue
Ray Argo
H. A. Cordes
Leon Burns
Chariton
Moravia
Wilsons Take Three Week Vacation West Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs R C Wilson travel with daughter Mardeena and son Jay plus Mrs and Mrs Trenton Wilson on a three week vacation to the west coast They visit the former's aunt Mia Rachel Hart and at the Austin Broshar home in Los Angeles En route home they plan calls on Leonard Wilson at Yuma Spencer Wilson at Phoenix and Clyde Wilson at Goodyear Arizona
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Wilson
Mardeena
Jay
Trenton Wilson
West Coast
Mia
Rachel Hart
Austin Broshar
Los Angeles
Leonard Wilsons
Yuma
Arizona
Spencer Wilsons
Phoenix
Clyde Wilsons
Goodyear
John Burton Enters Iowa State College for Second Year
John Burton left Friday for Iowa State College at Ames where he will begin his second year in mechanical engineering. He has been visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Q A Burton since his discharge from the Navy at Camp Wallace Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burton
Iowa State College
Ames
John
Q. A. Burton
Navy
Camp Wallace
Texas
Glick Family Announces Son Arrives in Japan
Mr and Mrs Troy Glick of Hedrick route 2 learn their son Pvt Carl Glick has arrived in Japan. His brother Pvt Wayne Glick serves with the Marines 6th Division in China. They are grandsons of Mr and Mrs H E Glick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Glick
Hedrick
Route 2
Pvt
Carl Glick
Japan
Pfe
Wayne Glick
Mamines
China
H. E. Glick
Reception For New Moravia School Instructors
A reception for Moravia school instructors was held Wednesday evening in the Moravia park with a cooperative supper. Guests included Miss Helen Plowman of Douds, Mary Roberts of Powersville, Orville Lair of Kirksville, and Miss Doris Parker, teaching the third and fourth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Park
Helen Plowman
Douds
Mary Roberts
Powersville
Orville Lair
Kirksville
Doris Parker
No Hunting Notice Across Local Farmland
No hunting trapping or trespassing on farms owned or controlled by the undersigned Gabe Johnson Dewitte Yeager J Switchburg Fred Coltram. Names under this heading to be for season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabe Johnson
Dewitte Yeager
J. Switchburg
Fred Coltram
Moraine Fall Festival Highlighted by Parade and Jokes
Appanoose county extension director Harold Holder comments on the Moraine Fall Festival three day event. He notes a spectacular parade opening on Friday the 18th, jokes about the Thatcher float, a delayed move for Kenneth, fodder shock misfortune near the judge’s stand, and a fading old car in the Elson FFA display while Lena Hilton is teased for being behind the times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Holder
Appanoose County
Farm Bureau
Draina
Kenneth
Apanonse County
Dick Wilson
Lena Hilton
Boy Scout Meeting At High School Nominates Leaders
The Monday session gathered about ten boys at the High School. New membership cards and service stars were issued by Mr Forbes. Plans discussed included a picnic for the Girl Scouts and fundraising from Fall Festival parking. Richard Smith to write invitations. Committees named with several scouts on food and program groups. A softball challenge to Centerville troops was proposed. letters were sent to arrange dates and venues. George Tracy led the meeting with the Scout Oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Forbes
Richard Smith
George Tracy
Richard McDanel
Skip Broshar
Bill Harris
Roy Closter
John Hiner
Jack Broapar
Paul Spencer
Bill Broshar
Centerville
Centerville Troops
Shower for Mr and Mrs Billy Luse in Moravia
A Friday night shower at Claude Paris home Sept 20 honored Mr and Mrs Billy Luse of Moravia. Guests shared sandwiches cookies tea and gifts while many present including Floyd Wood family Kenneth Coltrain and Richard Wingaton DuVall and Helen and others attended. A list of absent supporters sent gifts from Alden and Campbell families and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Paris
Billy
Luse
Moravia
Floyd Wood
Kenneth Coltrain
Richard
Wingaton DuVall
Helen
Raymond Ashby
Obcce Morrison
Jerry
Ottumwa
Charley Andrews
Venetah
Perry Cross
John Kelley
Iva Strunk
Betty
Urban Hill
Willard Brain
Frogman Johnston
Genevieve Stigall
Knoxville
Billy Luse
Carl Alden
Russel Alden
Aaron Campbell
Ted Campbell
Loren Alden
Q. E. Peters
Jim Cline
Ezra Coltrain
Burdette Cox
Carl Coffin
Dinner guests from five states hosted at Boyer home
Mr and Mrs Eugene Boyer entertained guests from five states at their home Wednesday of last week. The visitors included Mr and Mrs G W Main and Mrs Lois Donnelly and children Stanley and See Ann from Oklahoma, Mr and Mrs H L Whicker of Lay Colorado, Mrs Ella Cridle Laugh of Santa Rosa California, Mrs Sylvia Andrews of Boston Mo, and Mrs O G Woodward of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Boyer
G. W. Main
Lois Donnelly
Stanley
See Ann
Oklahoma
H. L. Whicker
Lay, Colorado
Ella CridlebLaugh
Santa Rosa
California
Sylvia Andrews
Boston
O. G. Woodward
Moravia
Blake Sells Acreage to E. C. Kaster Moravia Sale
H. B. Blake, who bought the Dille acreage in Moravia recently, has sold its East Moravia property to E. C. Kaster of the Fos tery community. Possession will be given Nov 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Blake
Dille
Moravia
E. C. Kaster
Fostery
Willbe
Veterans urged to apply for gov funded cars for amputees
Veterans Administration in Centerville announces car aids for 221 Iowa veterans entitled to a government funded automobile up to 1600 dollars. Amputee veterans may receive auto, station wagon, jeep, or truck, with steps: contact VA for form, mail in, license check, dealer purchase, papers sent to VA Des Moines, payment to seller. Requires evaluation of ability to operate vehicle safely and valid state license. Local VA office offers guidance to applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Centerville
Dean F. Stockham
Stockham
Iowa
Des Moines
W. B. Nugent
Veterans Administration ‘Office
Methodist Aid meeting planned for Moravia church
At the home of Mrs Ethel Gardner Sept 18 four ladies attended devotion led by Aleafa Hiatt from Psalm 28 and a program by Clara Gardner on Methodist Missions in U S Effective Rural Missions Library Cabins New Empire Gretchen Ashby. Plans were made for the 18th annual county Aid meeting at the Moravia Methodist church Oct 8 with all day activities and a cooperative noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C
Ethel Gardner
Aleafa Hiatt
Clara Gardner
U. 8
Rowens McPatridge
Fannie Glick
New Empire
Gretchen Ashby
Methodist Church In
Moravia
Local Church Services And Sunday Schedule Listed
CathcaeS United Brethren Earl Aba Pastor leads 10:00 a m Church School with Donald Jones superintendent. 10:50 a m Worship and Communion. 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p m Evening Service. Church of Christ hosts 10:00 a m Sunday School Horace Schaffner superintendent. 10:60 a m Communion. 7:15 p m Christian Endeavor at Harry DuVall home. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Earl Aba
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Horace Schaffner
Harry DuVall
Teonium Circuit Church Services and School Notices
Esther Babb pastors Teonium Church School with service at 10 15 am and worship at 11 15 am. M Y F meets 7 pm. Fairview Church School at 9 am with Carl Tomlin as superintendent. Evening service 7 30 pm, Bible study and prayer Thursday 7 30 pm. Hilton service at 10 am and church school 10 50 am with Dortha Kenton as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium
Esther Babb
Teonium Church
Donald Whitehead
Fairview Church
Carl Tomlin
Hilton
Dortha Kenton
Methodist Church Services Schedule Recap
DR J C DAVIS pastor leads 10:00 am church school and 11:00 am morning worship. At Wealey Chapel services begin 9:45 am with worship and 10:45 am church school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. C. Davis
F. Wealey
Irene Shehan to Wed Roney Summers
Moravia couple announce the engagement of Irene Shehan to Roney L Summers, son of William Summers of Albia Rt. 2. The marriage is planned for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Shehan
Roney Summers
Irene
Roney L. Summers
William. Summers
Albia
Rt. 2
Albia Newspapers
Local Happenings Relate to Recurring Visits and Travel
Dr and Mrs L M Willams return from California vacation. Louise Sawvel of Ottumwa visits her parents Lester Sawvel. Rev R T McGrew of Seattle stayed overnight en route home from St Louis sharah conference. Dr Charles Schreiner of Ollie dined with Paul Broshar family and visited brother P d Schreiner. Numerous guests and gatherings populate Moravia community life with trips to Ames, Des Moines and Richland among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Sawvel
Ottumwa
Mrs. Lester
Sawvel
R T McGrew
Seattle
Washington
C. M. McFatridge
Charles Schreiner
Ollie
Paul Broshar
Famly
P. Dd. Schreiner
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Service Schedule Shifts
The Church of the Nazarene with W E Burd as pastor lists 10:00 a m Sunday School led by M H Webnson, 11:00 a m worship, and 7:00 p m worship. Mr and Mrs George Railing and others have moved to a new apartment while C G Woodward plans a move to a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Webnson
George Railing
Frayer
Cora
C. G. Woodward
Press Association Meets in Albia
A district meeting of the Iowa Press Association was held in Albia Friday with 17 at the noon dinner. Topics included print paper shortages and rising equipment and operating costs, with attendees from Indianola Centerville Blakesburg Moravia Albia Chariton Oskaloosa Des Moines Iowa City Grinnell Corydon Savile and Eddye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Association
Albia
Don Berry
Indianola
R. K. Beck
Centerville
F. J. Raymond
Blakesburg
L. F. Bisby
Moravia
Robert Larson
Duke Norberg
B. M. Owings
Will Allender
John Baldridge
Chariton
William R. Day Dies in Fairfield at 80
Dr. William R. Day, 80, died at his Fairfield home after a brief illness. Born May 15, 1866, he practiced in Moravia and Cheyenne before retiring to Fairfield in 1999. He is survived by his wife and a foster daughter with relatives. Funeral services were held at Hoskins Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Day
West Washington
Fairfield
Stockport
Jessie Huffman
Old Medical College
Keokuk
Moravia
Cheyenne
Wyo
Day
W. T. Chandler
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Carol
Jane
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton Lodge A. F. & A. M
New Pastor Named at Moravia U B Church
Rev Earl Rabuck was appointed pastor of the Moravia United Brethren church at the Iowa conference in Waterloo, with Rev G M Talbott moving to Carrollton in the Ames district. Talbott and wife plan to relocate Thursday, while Rabuck will move this week to begin his pastorate Sunday. A farewell for Talbott and wife was held with about one hundred attendees, featuring a cooperative supper and program. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Kenneth Blackman and Mrs Helena Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rabuck
Astor
Moravia
M. K. Blackman
Hawk
Talbott
God
Kenneth Blackman and
Miller Church Revival Invitation at Moravia Road
Miller Baptist church on Moravia and Unionville road hosts revival meetings from Monday night September 28 through October 6 the annual homecoming day. Full gospel messages by pastor Rev Cleeton of Seymour and visiting pastors plus special singing. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Baptist Church
Moravia
Unionville Road
Cleeton
Seymour
Township Farm Bureau to Elect Officers
An election of officers will be held at the Taylor township farm bureau meeting scheduled to be held at 7 30 p.m. Thursday at the community building. After a cooperative supper there will be a discussion on farm interests. Hack one is asked to bring their own table service and the supper will be in charge of the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
Hack
Union Township Farm Bureau Elects Directors and Officers
Union township held its annual meeting on September 18 at the F. E. Boyer home with about 28 attendees. Carl M. Alden was reelected township director and Kenneth Coltrain secretary. Women officers were reappointed: Mrs. F. B. Boyer chairwoman, Mrs. W. McCarty vice chairwoman, and Mrs. Carl Alden secretary treasurer and publicity chairwoman. Visitors included Mrs. Hew Cridlebaugh of California and Mrs. Anna Woodward of Pearson, Iowa. Refreshments followed. next meeting is October 16 at the W. N. Miller home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Alden
Union Township
F. E. Boyer
Harold Holder
Carl M. Alden
Kenneth Coltrain
F. B. Boyer
W. McCarty
Hew Cridlebaugh
California
Anna Woodwar
Pearson
Iowa
W. N. Miller
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E. T. C. Club
Hammond
Legion Auxiliary
AKES
M. H. Elson
State Board For Vocational Education
Veterana
Clinton
Benton
Marion
Wilsons
BOY Scout News
MR. and
Mrs
Blake
Aervace
Cathcaes
George Shehan
Irene Shehon
Mrs. L. M. Willams
Lula R. Tillmont
Viola Chadwick
Odie Newell
Homer Utterback
Junior Donovan
Judy
Ted Broshar
Doyle Wise
Richland, Wash
Wm. Gardner
Clarence
Sam Hudgens
Aston and
Eleanor
Wilbur Miller
Miller Church
Charles Coffin
Clell
Duane Coffin
Eleanor Miller
Elvin Hudson
Preston Hiatt
Melcher
Wheatland
Fred Brain
Chugwater
Misa Gertrude Brain
Washington, D. C
Albert Brain
Flora Jones
Michael
George Firkins
Maxine
Arlington, Va
Max
Viola
Schreiner
Troy Adyms
J. W. Halden
Harold Witherby
Jognant Kent
Steelville
Illinois
Charles
O. D
G. M. Talbott
RE. F. Ohler
Frank Swaim
Kenneth Blackman
Song
Johnny and
Mark
Cedar Rapids
E. H. Knudsen
Mrs. Knudsen
John Veach
Mr. Knudsen
C. M. Knudsen
Grant Everman
Nancy
Frank Veach
John Koestner
Cynthia
Richard Veach
al Knudsen
Nancy Everman
Don_ Cobbler
Bobby, Marilyn and
Dickie
Fred Dotson
Hugh Crawley
James
Harrison . Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Fred VanDorin
Francis Purvis
Mrs. Mary Allen
Bloomfield
Lester_Brain
Richard Stockwell
Lowa State College
Mrs. Norman Wyatt
Ames, Towa
H. Elson
Earl Black
Dean
Drakesville
Lester Sawyer
Frank Farr
Richland
Robert Farr
Evanston
Harry Pearson
Homer Hamilton
L. C. Carpenter
T. W. Reynolds
Iowa City
Iown
Keith
Chugwater, Wyo
Gertrude Brain
Earl Brain
W. H. Megrew
Alice
C. M. McFatridges
Lee Hiatt
Marilyn
Bill Throndson
Led Conett
Delia McCrory
MccGrory
George Howell
Mystic
Myr
John Brown
Terry Harper
Birdie Main Suri
Burke Wilson
Temperance Shepherd
Perry
Wilbur Cloyed
Eph Wilson
Press Association
W.R. Day
U. B. Church
Township Farm Bureau
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