Beautiful Church Wedding Unites Phyllis Laws and Paul Dicks
A 4 pm Sunday April 2 ceremony at Evangelical United Brethren church Morvain united Misa Phyllis Laws and Paul Dicks in a candlelight service before 100 guests. The couple’s families and out of town relatives attended as music featured Miss Mary Rose Main and Miss Pat Reagan. The bride wore a nylon marquisette gown with chantilly lace and seed pearl accessories, carrying yellow roses. The reception followed in the church dining room with yellow and white decor and a three tier cake. The newlyweds plan to live in the Ethel Hamilton house and honeymoon after the ceremony.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Morvain
Misa Phyllis Laws
John Laws
Paul Dicks
Truxton Dicks
John T. Card
Mary Rose Main
Indianola
Pat Reagan
Donald Dicks
Kester Gladfelder
W. B. Stone
Dale Laws
Blakesburg
Edna ‘Mas Lyse
Richard Dicks
Keyter Gladfelder
Dean Tisua
Waterloo
Bill Parsons
Centerville
Georgiana Winslet
Des Moines
Barbara Briskey
Pat Halden
Moravia High School
Card
Moravis
ETC Club Meets with Leonard Palmers Hosts Social Evening
The ETC club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Palmers with Mr. and Mrs. George Firkins and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Veach assisting. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Morgan. Prizes were won by Mrs. Paul Spencer and John Johnson. Mrs. Gerald Morgan received the guest prize. Refreshments were prepared by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Leonard Palmer
George Firkins
Albert Veach
Gerald Morgan
Paul Spencer
John Johnson
Mrs Butler Honored At Postnuptial Shower
Ann Callen hosted a post nuptial shower in Moravia on March 28 for Mrs Richard Butler. Guests enjoyed games and a mock wedding with prizes awarded to Mrs Helen Underwood and Mrs Margaret Brooks. Gifts were opened and refreshments served. several senders mailed gifts.
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Ann Callen
Richard Butler
Moravia
Helen Underwood
Margaret Brooks
Ruby Long
Marie Angel
Mary Foster
Charlie van Dorin
Lucille van ‘Dorin
Vera McMahon
Helen Callen
Nola
Billy
Lois Ann Caller
Cecil Marberly
Opal Blumer
LaVera Robinson
Maude McDonald
Mina Williams
Pauline Harp
Eloise Gardner
Margaret Johnson
Maxine Scott
Charlotte Scott
Betty Lou
Jessie van Dorin
Orville Butler
Lawrence Rolland
Velma Johnson
Audrey Walter
Lora Lockman
Claude Moore
Mia
Don Butler
Lucilla Robinson
Alice Easter
M. H. Johnson
Herschel Johnson
Nina Jarvis
Edny Stocker
Party Welcomes New Neighbors in Coulson Community
A neighborhood gathering last Wednesday welcomed the newly moved in Guy Argo and Jon Martin families. The Ivan Moffitts, who have moved away, were invited. Games and contests provided entertainment and sandwiches coffee and cookies were served at the close.
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Coulson
Guy Argo
Jon Martin
Ivan Moffitts
Garden club plots seed and food sale for April
The Moravian garden club met with Mrs. William Gardner and Mrs. Ben Williams aiding. Plans were laid for a plant bulb seed and food sale set for April 29. A large committee organized sections for perennials seeds and bulbs refreshments greeting cards publicity and more. Guests shared reading on garden books and spring blooms were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
Ben Williams
T. R.gordner
Howard Smith
Warren DuVall
Harley Tisue
Earl Boyer
Frank Rogers
Planta
Max McDonough
L. M. Williams
Harry Pearson
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
Frank Wilson
Lee Hiatt
W. Gardner
Charles Coffin
G. D. Lynch
W. V. Murdy
Harold Mason
Mason
Mise Eleanor Miller
Lester Sawyer
McDonough
Boyer
DuVall
Gardner
Easter at Grace Methodist and Wesley Church
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Waunelta McConnell minister calls Easter morning services at the EUB church 6 45 am 10 am Sunday school 11 am morning worship with sermon He Arose from Mark 16 and a community choir reception of members. Evening the Sunrise over Calvary cantata will be presented by the community choir at Wesley Methodist Church 9 45 am worship 10 30 am church school infant baptism expected.
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Grace Methodist
Moravia
Waunelta McConnell
E.U.B
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta
local United Beetheens Church Easter services invite
Earl E Rabuck pastor invites all to join Easter morning services at the United Beetheens Church. Sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Easter worship at 10:50. Evening service at the Methodist church. Special offering for a Des Moines mission church. Communion Friday 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Silent communion suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl E. Rabuck
Harold Mason
Methodist Church
Mission
Des Moines
Easter Sunday Services At Nazarene And Methodist Churches
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor F. A. Hehn invites families to Sunday school at 10:00 with Mrs. F. A. Hahn as superintendent and a special Easter program during the Sunday school time. Morning worship at 11:00 features special music. An Easter service is also planned at the Methodist church that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hehn
F. A. Hahn
Methodist Church
Moravia Church of Christ Sunday Services and Easter Plan
The Moravia Church of Christ holds Bible school at 16 00 with Hugene McCrory as superintendent and worship at 1100 including the Lord's Supper and sermon on The Meaning of the Cross There will be no Wednesday evening service due to the pre Easter service at the Nazarene church.
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Church of Christ Moravia
Bible School
Hugene McCrory
Nazarene Church
Resurrection Sunday at Fairview Methodist
Fairview Methodist invites worshipers to celebrate Jesus Christ rising from the tomb with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and public worship at 9:46 a.m. The sermon titled What of the Empty Tomb? explores its meaning for believers.
Easter at Iconium Methodist UF Service
The Iconium Methodist UF invites families to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 9:00 p.m. The sermon topic is If a Man Die What of 12, stressing study and worship for all.
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Iconium Methodist UF
Hilton W.S.C.8 Cooperative Dinner Meeting Notes
Hilton W S C 8 met Thursday March 30 at Mrs Nellie Polson home with 12 members one guest and two children present A cooperative dinner was enjoyed at noon followed by a business meeting and a quilt project The next meeting is scheduled for April 14 with Mrs Otha Taylor at Moxavia.
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Hilton W.S.C
Nellie Polson
Mra
Otha Taylor
Moxavia
Mrs McDanel 76 Dies After Illness in Iowa County
Martha Estella McDanel died at 12 30 a m April 3 after a long illness at her home near Moravia Iowa She was born March 14 1874 near Carrolton Mo daughter of Daniel and Martha Glick She had lived in Appanoose county 73 years and married M B McDanel on April 8 1898 Surviving are her husband three sons Gaylord Cyril and Doyle McDanel two daughters Mrs Wilma Weatherly and Mrs Orpha Monroe Fifteen grandchildren nine great grandchildren one brother and five sisters Funeral services were held April 6 at 2 00 p m at Turner funeral home with Rev M R Gonzales officiating Interment Hillcrest Cemetery
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Martha Estella McDanel
Mrs. McDanel
Carrollton
Danial
Martha Glick
Appanoose County
M. BE
McDanel
Gaylord
Cyril
Doyle McDanel
Moravia
Wilma Weatherly
la Porte City
Orpha Monroe
Fresno
Calif
Harry Glick
Fahnie Callen
Moravihj
Harry van Antwerp
Plato
Ross Wells
Lloyd Nise
Centerville
Mary McCumber
Denver
Colo
Turner Funeral
M. R. Gonzales
Hillcrest
Cematery
Family Dinner Honors Mother's 75th Birthday in Ottumwa
A large birthday dinner at the Kingery residence in Ottumwa honored the mother on her 75th birthday with numerous relatives present. Attendees included the Kingery and Hammond families, Lenz, Ransey, Major, Zesiger, Ransom, and Tinsley clan members, who shared games and oral gifts during the evening. A cooperative dinner at the T. J. Luse home Sunday featured Wayne Clark, Kenneth Free, Guse Luse, Wendell Murd y, and others with extended family members.
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Wilbur Kingery
Frank Hammond
Kingery
Ottumwa
Rex
Clayton
Billie
Cleo
Donna
Hattie Hammond
Stella Lenz
Joyce
Donald
Ted Ransey
Des Moines
Rey
Everett Major
Mga
Eda Zesiger
Robert Ransom
Q Chuck
Ery
Bob Tinsley
van Dorin
Chuck
T. J. Luse
Wayne Clark
Raymond
Alan
Kenneth Free
Dale
Elaine
Guse Luse
Wendell Murdy
John
David
James
Moravia F F A Banquet Set For Tuesday Evening
Moravia high school F F A will hold its annual Parent and Sons banquet at the Methodist church Tuesday evening April 11 at 6 30 o clock. About one hundred fifty are expected to attend with an interesting program planned.
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Moravia High School
F.F.A
Parent and Sons
Methodist Church
Tusday
Mrs Henderson Dies in Cherokee Oklahoma
Mrs Ida Henderson died at home in Cherokee Oklahoma on Monday April 3 at age 84 years 23 days. She leaves five daughters and one son, one brother Charles Van Dorin of Moravia Iowa, one sister Mrs Jennie Elmore of Hillsboro Iowa. Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin and Leo Van Dorin left Tuesday evening for Cherokee Oklahoma.
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Ida Henderson
Cherokee
Okla
Charles van Dorin
Moravia
Jennie Elmore
Hillsboro
Iowa
J.T. van Dorin
Leo van Dorin
Family Night at Iconium Church Enjoyed by Many
The Iconium March Family Night at Iconium United Methodist Church featured a cooperative supper and a talk by Dr. Edwards who shared Palestine trip artifacts and reflections on biblical parallels. Attendees praised the evening and the shared fellowship.
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Methodist Church
Dr. Edwards
Palestine
Jesus
Earth
Mrs Palmer Heads Moravia Cancer Drive
Mrs. Leonard Palmer was named chairman of Moravia s cancer drive. She will be assisted by Mesdames Archie Herron Ira Robb William Gardner D E Bishop Chester Broshar Larry Brooks Bert Turner Lee Hiatt Curtis Burton Art Fox. The canvassing group met for instructions and will begin mid next week. Donations and literature distribution urged. Mr and Mrs C C Jones and Mr and Mrs Harry Pabst were visitors at the Guas Luse home.
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Leonard Palmer
Moravia
Archie Herron
Ira. Robb
William Gardner
D. E. Bishop
Chester Broshar
Larry Brooks
Bert Turner
Lee Hiatt
Curtis Burton
Art Fox
Easter Cantata Ends Holy Week Services At Moravia Churches
Community choir presents Sunrise Over Calvary cantata at the Methodist church to cap Holy Week. Easter sunrise service at 6 45 at Evangelical United Brethren church features John T Card, superintendent of schools, as speaker. Choir works weeks on a remarkable program drawingVOICES from Moravia churches. all invited.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Achoola
John T. Card
Calvary
Moravia
Methodist Church
Sunrise Over Calvary Service at Calvary Methodist Church
A Sunday evening program dated April 9 1950 features mirrored service elements with scripture, invocations, and a rich musical lineup led by Rev F A Hahn Rev Earl Rabuck and accompanied by choirs soloists and the high school girls. Notable pieces include Open the Gates of the Temple Gethsemane Were You There and It Is Finished backed by bass and alto solos and a final benediction by Billy Schaffner.
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Calvary
Carl Black
F. A. Hahn
Earl Rabuck
George Winsler
Bill Broshar
Bill Harris
Gethsemane
Harold Burton
Aleluia
DeWitte Yeager Ended His Life Monday in Barn Loft
Moravia community learns that DeWitte Yeager a 48 year old farmer died by suicide Monday. He was born March 1 1904 at Drakenville to Tom and Minnis Yeager. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Turner funeral home with Rev. Earl Rabuck officiating and Hillcrest cemetery interment. Pallbearers named Ed Points Glen Van Dorin William Long Lee Benz Orman Whicker Max Whicker.
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Moravia
Main Station
DaWitte Yenger
Yengers
Mrs. Yeager
DeWitte
Mr. Yeager
DeWitte Yeager
Drakenville
Tom and
Minnis Yeager
Turner Funeral Home
Earl Rabuck
Hillcrest Cemetery
Ed Points
Glen van Dorin
Wm. Long
Lee Benz
Orman Whicker
Max Whicker
Phyllis Laws Honored At Pre nuptial Shower
A pre nuptial shower honored Miss Phyllis Laws at Mrs L M Williams home with entertainment from contests and bingo. Prizes went to several guests and Miss Laws opened a display of gifts before refreshments. Attending and gifting included numerous local residents and friends.
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Phyllis Laws
Benefit Card Party At 1.0.0.F. Hall
A benefit card party was held at the 1.0.0.F. hall Monday evening sponsored by the Odd Felons and the Rebekahs. Players competed in rock and pitch with high rook scores awarded to Mrs. Howard Carson and Vess Hiatt while high pitch scores went to Mrs. N. R. Ward and Ivan Harsh.
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F. Hall
Odd
Rebekahs
Howard Carson
Vess Hiatt
N. R. Ward
Ivan Harsh
Party Honors Junior High Basketball Teams
Parents held a party at the community building on Monday evening April 3 to honor the junior high boys and girls basketball teams. The event included games and dancing, with sandwiches ice cream and cold drinks served at the end.
Mrs Rogers Hosts Twentieth Century Reading Club
Mrs Frank Rogers hosted a Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Twentieth Century Reading club. Members answered with garden hints, and Mrs T R Gardner spoke on Travels of the Vegetables. A cancer drive contribution was given, and Beeda bulbs were exchanged. guest was Mrs Lester Sawvel.
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Frank Rogers
Twentieth Century Reading Club
T. R. Gardner
Lester Sawvel
Easter Food Sale At Pleasant Hill PTA Event
Pleasant Hill PTA invites the community to a food sale at the Community Building on Saturday April 8 starting at 1 PM Tickets pie and coffee will be served Proceeds support PTA activities and local programs.
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Pleasant Hill Pta
Taylor Aid To Meet With Mrs Schrodt
Taylor Aid will meet at the home of Mrs Cecil Schrodt on April 12 for a cooperative dinner at the noon hour.
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Taylor
Schrodt
Taylor Aid
Cecil Schrodt
Hiatt Sisters Hostesses to E U B Junior Class
Mardeena and DeLoris Hiatt entertained the E U B Junior Sun day School at their Moravia area country home on March 29. The evening featured games and quiz contests with prizes won by Gary Charity Margaret Condraj Joyce Louis and Maxine Firkin. Refreshments included coffee treats cupcakes candy and koolache served by Irene Tadlock Mardeena and DeLoris Hiatt. Attendees included Gary Charity Maxine Firkins Janice Sawyer Judy Martin Margaret Condra Donna Underwood Irene Tadlock Helen DuVall Joyce Louis Mardeena and DeLoris Hiatt.
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Mardeena
DeLoris Hiatt
E.U.B
Elas
Moravia
Gary Charity
Margaret Condraj
Joyce Louis
Maxine Firking
Irene Tadlock
Norah Van Blaxicom Paxston Van Blaricom obituary
Norah Paxston Van Bllaricom 81 of near Rome Iowa died March 26 1960 at 81 years eight months and 27 days. She married George Van Blaricom in 1887. five children were born, one daughter Mary Schulz and one son Elmer Van Blaircom survive. Funeral services were held March 29 at the Church of Christ with Rev Lyons, burial at Shaffer cemetery. Pallbearers included Art Fox and Clifford Paxston among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norah Paxston van Blaricom
Jared
Emily Jane van Dorin Paxston
Rome
Iowa
George van Blaricom
Walnut City
Mary Schulz
Williamstown
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Lyons
Shaffer Cemetery
Art Fox
P. K. Horner
Orph Kaster
Don Wolf
William Davis
Clifford Paxston
Ronald Lewis Honored on Second Birthday
Little Ronald Dale Lewin honored Friday March 81 his second birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Doud and sons Dennis and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Nasal road and sons Dickie and Lonnie, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lathen. Children played games with prizes and sand balloons. adults enjoyed rock. Ronald Dale received several gifts as refreshments of fruit, cake, coffee, and koolache were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Dale Lewin Wan
Kenneth Doud
Dennis
Richard
Mra
Homer Hamilton
Dick Nasalroad
Dickie
Lonnie
Gene Lathen
Ronald Dale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ethel Hamilton
Searsboro
Frank Clodfelder
Laredo
Delmont Moffitt
Roy Scott
George Scott
Valee McKinley
Cleo Stansberry
Julio Briskey
Barbara
Rose Kauzlarich
Rathbun
Marshall Perry
Wauneta
Dale Lawa
D. C. Dicks
Lloyd Massman
Verna Overturf
Mystic
Merle Dicks
Albia
Leonard Palmers
Mrs. Butler
Garden Club
Lical United
Beetheens Church
Fairview Methodist
O.E.S
Marie Evans
W. M. Effie Gollaher
Iconium Church
Mrs. Palmer
C. C. Jones
Harry Pabstt
Guas Luse
The
Schaffner
Hahn
Evangelical United Brethren
Miss McConnell Ag
Bass
Karl Tuttle
Yenor Solo
Fire Dept
Fire Department
Carl Tisue
Miss Laws
Basil Tadlock
Paul Broshar
Lloyd Brown
Cass’. Hamiltry
A. C. Main
Johnie Whicker
Frank Swaim
Maurice’ Walter
Carl Tiaue
J.P. Day
Loyd Carter
Paul ‘Spencer
T. J. June
Andy Mosley
W. O
Garnet
Carrie | Tisue
Birdie Main
Maxine Scotts
Oneila Whicker
Dick Johnson
Paul Turner
Charles Broshar
Edna Hiatt
Thelma Luse
Boyd Runnells
Carole Broshar
Virginia Carter
Phyllis Hever
W. McIntire
Jennie Pollard
Sadie Palmer
Lois Scott
Janet Broshar
Deena McDonough
Mary Lou McDonough
Arnold Cathoun
Art Boeckelmann
Hiatt Sisters
Norah van Blaxicom
Ronald Lewis
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