For Sale Items and Piano Services Ad
Alliance of multiple small ads including an electric cream separator for sale from Moravia and a 12 3 piano tuning service from Albia. Also a spinet piano opportunity advertised by Town Piano Company in Des Moines and baby chicks for sale from Stansberry Hatchery in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Bogart
Moravia
Rt. 2
Centerville
Town Piano Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Stansberry Hatchery
Sub-District M Y F Council Meeting at Moulton Church
The Methodist Youth Fellowship Council of the South sub-district will meet tonight at the Moulton Methodist church. Members of both the old and the new council are to attend. Youth from Wesley Chapel and Moravia churches are members, with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Whitehead as advisors. the group includes Davis and Appanoose Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship Council of
South
Moulton Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel
Moravia Methodist Churches
Clarence Whitehead
Davis
Appanoose Counties
Shanghai Club Met With Barbara Allen
The Shanghai club met with Barbara Allen on March 30 for a delicious noon meal shared by visitors and members. Attendees included Lorraine, Mike and Jimmy Rinehart, Wayne, Doris, Joyce and Carol Christy, Dorothy Calhoun, Tele Christy, Fred, Doris D, Barbara and Patty Jo Christy, Hazel Rinehart, Bertha Overturf, Mark, Barbara and David Allen. Work for the day was picking out nut meets. Doris D. Christy won the guess what. We decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Barbara Allen
Lorraine
Mike
Jimmy Rinehart
Wayne
Doris
Joyce
Carol Christy
Dorothy Calhoun
Tele Christy
Fred
Doris D
Barbara
Patty Jo Christy
Hazel Rinehart
Bertha Overturf
Mark
David Allen
Doris D. Christy
Family night menu and club meeting dates
The note lists food for the next family night including égg e sandwiches and potato chips for April 8. It also states the upcoming club meeting with Mrs Wayne Christy on April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Christy
Weekend Visits Across Towns Highlight Local Families
Local society notices list numerous weekend visits among residents: Orph and Paul Kaster family members in Aurora. Ralph Megrew visiting sister Rowena McFatridge in Centerville. F E Wheeler hospitalized in Albia undergoing surgery. J T Van Dorin and family hosting and visiting relatives in Albia and Centerville. Norman Firkins from Concord California visiting his Rock Island connections. Maxine Firking from Des Moines spending time with family. Mrs. Charles Coffin visiting granddaughter and grandson in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Megrew
Davenport
Rowena McFatridge
F. E. Wheeler
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Lee van Dorin
J. T. van Dorins
Jim Kearney
Des Moines
Glen van Dorin
Lee Hiatt
Lowell van Dorin
J. T. van Dorin
Norman Firkins
Concord
Calif
Rock Island
Ill
George Firgins
Maxine Firking
Moravia Library Board Holds May Meeting
The Moravia Public Library board met Saturday with all members present. President Mrs. Larry Brooks led, and secretary Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont reported. Librarian’s report noted over 300 books and magazines loaned monthly. committees to buy children’s books. Memorial books and other donations welcomed. town library offers free loan except overdue charges. Announcement made of the Sth district Iowa Library meeting at Knoxville on May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Public Library Board
Larry Brooks
Lula R. Tillmont
Charles Coffin
Lbrarians
Almont Main
Tillmont
Iowa
Knoxville
Moravia FFA Banquet and Community Social Notes
The Moravia high school hosted a Friday banquet with FFA members and guests from Enon. Attendees included Doyle and Mervin McDanel, Bobby Faber, Richard and Virginia Bentzinger, Fred Strong and Miss Strong crowned Moravian chapter queen. Other items include Prayer Circle gathering, birthday observance at Lewis Demmer home, and several visits and socials around Ottumwa, Kedsauqua, and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Moravia High School
Doyle McDanel
Mervin
Bobby Faber
Richard Bentzinger
Fred Strong
Virginia
Miss Strong
Prayer Circle
Bert Drake
Lawrence Demmer
Lewis Demmer
Ricky Bentzinger
Wayne ‘Tisue
Harold Hawk
Roscoe Day
Ottumwa
Maurice Crist
Kedsauqua
Mr. Crist
M. E. Followwill
Numa
Gary O'Conner
Jeanne Hawk
Birthday Guests Share Day Across Families in Rural Iowa
A birthday note details Sunday gatherings in several towns. Gomer Stocker and Doyle McDanes hosted. Dallas Faber and Dana Easter joined Ida Griffin in Albia. They toured flood sights at Eddyville Chillicothe and Ottumwa and called at Joe Griffin’s. Other visitors included the Strong and Conder families, Doris Conder, Kenneth Dowd, Mervin McDanel, and the Crists at Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Stocker
Doyle McDanes
Dallas Faber
Dana Easter
Ida Griffin
Albia
Eddyville
Chillicothe
Ottumwa
Joe Griffin
Fred Strong
Darwin Strong
Doris Conder
Kenneth Dowd
Mervin McDanel
Maurice Crist
Con
Randy
Junior Spencer
Walter Paris
Lois Fowler
Birdie Main
Harold Hawk
Joanne
Nancy Carol
Urbana Doors
Judy Foster
Blakesburg
Jeanne Hawk
Moravia High School
Elvie Hawk
Moravia Girls Honor Roll At American Institute of Business
Janice C. Mosley and Janet Helen Phillips named to AB I Des Moines honor roll by school president Keith Fenton. Mosley daughter of Andrew and, Moravia graduate, posted straight A in Advanced Junior Secretarial training over the latest six week period. Phillips daughter of Harry M. Phillips, Moravia graduate, also posted straight A in the same program during the recent six week grading period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice C. Mosley
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Keith Fenton
Miss Mosley
Andrew Mosley
Moravia Community
Janet Helen Phillips
Phillips
Harry M. Phillips
Moravia High School
Pioneer Glen Turner dies at 73 in Iconium Iowa
Glen Y Turner 73 of Iconium Iowa died suddenly at his home March 26 1960 after living there 46 years He married Maude Swift on February 22 1912 Their 48 year union left May Barnes Blanche Turner Edith Derby Gennie Stephens and many relatives and friends in mourning He joined the Iconium Methodist Church in his youth as a charter member
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Y. Turner
Isaac H
Ellen Hazelwood Turner
Turner
Iconium
Iowa
Maude Swift
Maude
May Barnes
Blanche Turner
Fairfield
Edith Derby
Chugwater
Wyo
Gennie Stephens
Albia
Nerces
Methodist Church
Iconiwn
Memorial for Glen Turner at Iconium Methodist Church
Glen Turner longtime Iconium school treasurer and Sunday school member is remembered for devotion to church and community. Services were held March 28, 1960, at Iconium Methodist Church. He is survived by wife Maude and relatives. he was preceded in death by parents and brother Stanley L. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Maude
Stanley L. Turner
Methodist
Iconium
Glen Lochhead
Card of Thanks for Our Loss and Kindness
Our sad hearts and grateful hearts in sorrow thank everyone for kindness flowers food cards and support. Special thanks to Rev Glen Lochhead Doctor Edwards neighbors and the ladies who served the noon meal. God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Lochhead
Doctor Edwards
Barbara Christy Honored At Birthday Party
Mrs. Fred Christy entertained Friday afternoon in honor of Barbara Christy’s seventh birthday with family and friends at home, a small gathering noted for warm celebration and shared cake.
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Fred Christy
Birthday party for Barbara Sue Christy noted with gifts
Daughter Barbara Sue received balloons small hats and whistles at a festive event. After she opened gifts refreshments were served by the hostess. Attendees included Selly Jo Whitehead Mike Jimmy Rinehart Elaine Joyce and Carol Christy David Allen Patty Jo Christy and Mrs Don Whitehead Mrs Mark Allen Mrs Wayne Christy and Mrs Gerald Rinehart. Union Office table paper now in color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Sue
Barbara
Selly Jo Whitehead
Mike
Jimmy Rinehart
Elaine
Joyce
Carol Christy
David Allen
Patty Jo Christy
Don Whitehead
Mark. Allen
Wayne Christy
Gerald Rinehart
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Timothy
Ames
Réx Haver
Perkins Livestock Market
Fred Coltrain
Jim Kaster
Dan Mihalovich
A. C. Main
Merrill Springs Road
Madison
Wis Iita
International Oat Seeder
Plymouth
Pauline Totley
Rathbun, Ia
Robert Jennings
Dial
International Hammermill
Doud Bros
Music Shop
Burlington
G. L. Hufstader
S. Main
Cyril McDanel
Radio & Television
M. Y. F. Council
Rexall
Timex
Borden’s
Charlotte Freeze & Gr
Ginger
Zephyr Cleaners
Bobby
Nadine & George
Orph Kaster
Jack
Terry
Paul Kraber
Aurora
Library Board
Enon Mrs. Dallas Faber
Moravia Girls
Barbara Christy
Wallhide
Em CS
USL Cet
Evr
eMac
Eted Mastek
Turner & Son
Vienna
Morrell Pride
Kodak Films
Sylvania
Jona Cleasers
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