Primary Candidates Listed By Auditor
Tuesday was the final day for filing nomination papers for county offices ahead of the June 2 primary. Auditor Verl Farnsworth lists nominees for sheriff, auditor, treasurer, recorder, attorney, district court clerk, coroner, and board of supervisors with party affiliations.
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Verl Farns
Worthists
A. G. Morlan
Paul W. Thomas
Harry M. Robertson
K. Farnaworth
Paul. Mehrhoff
H. G. Hargis
County ‘Recorder— Co. EB
Titky
Emil Lorig
Board of Supervisors
Gail W. Felkner
Earl Exline
Mrs Brooks Heads County Auxiliary Election
The spring county meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Monday evening in Mystic. Mrs. Larry Brooks was elected county president and Mrs. Rowen Meatridge was elected county secretary treasurer. Other officers include Mrs. Nanna Mikels of Moulton vice president and Miss Eva Quist of Mystic chaplain. District President Elsie Upfield of Vari Wert attended. Dinner preceded the meeting, served by Mystic High School seniors. Moravia attendees included several listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mystic
Larry Brooks
Roweena Meatridge
Nanna Mikels
Moulton
Eva Quist
Sth
Elsie Upfield
Vari
Mystic High School
Moravia
Brooks
Harold Hudgens
McFatridge
Hazel Hellyer
Doris Christy
Icel Christy
Mrs Bessie Davis Dies at Torrington Wyoming
Mrs Bessie R Davis 75 of Albin Wyoming died Saturday in Torrington Funeral services were held April 2 at Schrader chapel Cheyenne with Rev Fred Clark officiating burial in Lake View Cemetery beside her husband Charles Davis who died in 1932 She was born in Moravia Iowa and lived in Albin since 1908 Survivors include six children Pearl Zimmerman Louis G and Charles J and Dora Dean of Wichita Falls Texas Wilma Fowler of Granger Wyoming and Darrel of Laramie two brothers Orlo Funkhouser Murray Iowa Howard Funkhouser Mitchell South Dakota 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Pallbearers included Loyd De Bruyn Floyd Lemaster George Davis Melvin Armstrong Davorold Hutchison and R 2 Pence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schrader Chapel
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bessie R. Davis
Albin
Torrington
Fred Clark
Lakeview Cemetery
Charles Davis
Moravia
Iowa
Davis
Methodist Church
Pearl Zimmerman
Louis G
Charles J
Dora Dean
Wichita Falls
Texas
Wilma Fowler
Granger
Darrel
Laramie
Orlo Funkhouser
Murray
Howard Funkhouser
Mitchell
S. Dak
Loyd DeBruyn
Floyd Lemaster
George Davis
Melvin Armstrong
Daverold Hutchison
Jolly Dozens Meet With Amy Lockman Hostess
Mrs Amy Lockman hosted a Thursday afternoon Jolly Pozen circle gathering with Rook games won by Miss Clara Irelan and Mrs Birdie Main. Door prize went to Mrs Frank Sweim and guest prize to Mrs D Dual. Delicous angel food cake with heavenly hash coffee and mints served. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Keith More and daughters of Herlan and other relatives from Centerville Harlan Detroit and Indianola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lockman
Jolly Pozen Circle
Rook
Clara Irelan
Birdie Main
Frank Sweim
Amy
Jasie Charity
Keith More
Herlan
More
Howard Smith
J. O. More
Hugo Johnson
Centerville
Jake More
Harlan
Kenneth Heltkamp
Detroit
Wieh
James Weinman
Richard Smith
Indianola
Heitkemps
Smith
Booster Club Plans Park Cleanup Friday Moravia
Moravia Booster club members will meet at the Moravia park shortly after 5 30 oclock to rake and clean the park. All members are asked to come and help.
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Booster Club
Moravia
To Honor Bishop As 50 Year Mason
Plans for a dinner at the Methodist church on Thursday evening May 1 honor D. E. Bishop for 50 years in the Masonic order. He will receive a certificate and papers for his long service and as the district lecturer credential. Many members wives and former residents are expected to attend. Reservations with Harold Mason, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
D. E. Bishop
Masonic Order
Order
Credental
Harold Mason
Avis Gilland 75 Dies After Long Illness
Avis Gilland born June 12 1882 near Moravia Iowa died April 3 1958 at age 75 years 9 months and 22 days. She taught rural schools in Appanoose and Monroe counties and married Stephen A Gilland July 27 1902. They lived on a Frederic farm since 1919. She served as postmaster at Fifield and Frederic Iowa and was a member of Foster Baptist then United Brethren Moravia. Surviving: husband son Coy four grandchildren and four great grandchildren two brothers Lon and Bert Arnold four sisters including Zell Schoeneborn Harriet Hunt Iva Brosher and Ferne DeWinter. Funeral April 6 at Lewis funeral home Albia conducted by Donald Plum. Burial Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Snita Gilland
Newton
Sarah Norton Arnold
Moravia
Iowa
Appanoose
Monroe
Stephen A. Gilland
Coy
Frederic
Fifield
Foster Baptist Church
United Brethren Church
James S. Gilland
Gerald C. Gilland
Albia
Patricia Hober
Cedar Rapids
Stephen
Stanley
Bernard
Kim Lorraine Gilland
Lon
Bert Arnold
Zell Schoeneborn
Burlington
Harriet Hunt
Rockford
Iva Brosher
Moline
Ferne de- Winter
Rock Island
Cynthia
Lewis Funeral Home
Donald Plum
Thank You Note From L. H. Caster
A postal tribute from L. H. Caster thanks friends and family for get well cards gifts flowers and kindness while his wife was in Ottumwa hospital and says the thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.
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Ottumwa Hospital
L. H. Caster
Birthday thanks from a grateful neighbor
A resident expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for the many birthday cards and letters received, noting they were much appreciated.
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Kindness After Death
We express gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers and kindness after the death of Rusha A Turner. Mentioned are A G Turner, Ellen Platt, Grace Hiatt, Faye Platt, Victor Mastin, Wm Burmeister, Danny Mihalovich and families from Moulton and Numa as Easter guests of Dan Mihalovich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusha A. Turner
A. G. Turner
Ellen Platt
Grace Hiatt
Faye Platt
Victor Mastin
Wm. Burmeister
Danny Mihalovich
Moulton
David Serato
Numa
Dan Mihalovich
Hospital patient C C Coulson hurt at sunrise service
C C Coulson was taken to St Joseph hospital in Ottumwa Monday after fainting at the Methodist church sunrise service Sunday. He suffered serious bruises to his head and leg from the fall while preparing breakfast for the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Coulson
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Methodist Church
Harold Burton Named Town Clerk After Winsler’s Resignation
Harold Burton was appointed by the town council and Mayor Dayne Taylor to succeed George Winsler as town clerk. Burton served during the council meeting Thursday night as the council secured a building across from McDonoughs store for the library, with books to be moved and filed by library volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
Dayne Taylor
Harold Burton
Winsler
Burton
Eleanor Miller
McDonoughs Store
Nazarene Church Service Schedule Summary
The Churches Church of the Nazarene led by Rev H LaVern Smith lists Sunday School at 10:00 am, Morning worship at 11:00 am, and Evening Evangelistic service at 7:30 pm. A midweek Hour of Prayer is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Notes
The Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Rev. Lynn J. King as minister with Carl Van Zante as Sunday School Superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Boys and Girls Fellowship at 6:45 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:45 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Leadership training on Thursday. W. S. meets Friday at 7:30 at Margaret Callen’s home with Grace Malin. Youth Fellowship skate on Monday April 14, 7 to 10 p.m. Church night Wednesday April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
Methodist Church
Margaret Callen
Grace Malin
Albla E. U. B
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Rally Day
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev. John Grenfell as pastor with a full week of activities. Sunday schools at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship, Loyalty Sunday, canvass begins at 6:30 p.m., district rally in Ottumwa causes 7:30 p.m. services to be dismissed. M Y F attend. Weekly events include choir practice Monday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m., regular W S meeting Wednesday, April 16 at 1:15 p.m., family night 6:30 p.m., and teachers training Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Ottumwa
W. S
First Christian Church Service With Communion
Ronald Plum pastor and Mrs. Birdle Mein superintendent lead at 11:00 a.m. service with Communion and a sermon titled What God Expects of Us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ronald Plum
Birdle Mein
Twentieth Century Club meets at Tadlock home
Members of the Twentieth Century Reading club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Lee Tadlock’s rural home southeast of town for a regular meeting. The program included a scenic spot near Maquoketa, a humorous piece on a sleighing party, and the study of music and art at Lindsborg Kansas. Mr and Mrs Edmond Clark of Burbank California arrived to be with his ill father Earl Clark in Monroe county hospital Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Lee Tadlock
Edmond Clark
Burbank, Calif
Earl Clark
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Clark
Moravia High School Basketball Awards Banquet Highlights
At the Tuesday athletic banquet in the high school gym Moravia honored 13 girls and 12 boys with letter awards. Co captains for year named Mary Val l and Karen Scott for girls and Eugene Vincent and Richard Mason for boys. All American nominees Sandy Fiete and Barbara Sipes spoke, sharing career highlights and future Russia trip plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Sandra Walker
Yvonne Gardner
Carol Day
Karen Woodward
Karen Scott
Ann Mihalovich
Mary DuvVall
Leta Long
Jessie van Dorin
Janice Mosley
Lois Fowler
Diana Burton
Dana Easter
Arnold
Mary DuVall
Gary Pfannebecker
Dick McDanel
Wayne Lindley
John Tarbell
Larry Martin
Richard Mason
Gary Underwood
Jerry Hinote
Eugene Vincent
Lester Dooley
Chet Hope
Hugh Inman
Mary Lou Rinehart
Janie Sawyer
Roger Robinson
Billy Joe Scott
Mary Ellen Condra
Rita Gardner
Donna Cochran
Shirley Walter
Iowa Wesleyan College
Olan Ruble
Sandy Fiete
Barbara Sipes
Sandy
Garnavillo
Wesleyan
Barbara
Brazil
Russia
Rome
Paris
Moravia High School
Fiete
Sipes
Piers
Sandy Walker
Carole Day
Band Mothers Elect Mrs H Burton President
The Band Mothers club met at the school house for their regular meeting. Officers were elected with Mrs Harold Burton as president and Mrs Carl Van Zante as vice president. Guests Supt Fenton and Mr and Mrs Burghoffer spoke. Plans were made for a music contest and the F H A banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Harold Burton
Carl van Zante
Clifford Paxston
Ron Woodward
Fenton
Burghoffer
George Scott
Lee Benz
Francis Kincade
Thomas Proctor Celebrates 98th Birthday in Unionville
Thomas Proctor marked his 98th birthday with a Sunday gathering at the Sam Proctor home in Unionville. The event drew 52 attendees including extended family from Des Moines, Ft. Riley, Blakesburg, Bloomfield, and multiple Proctor, Coltrain, and Leffler relatives. Ice cream cake and coffee accompanied gifts and cards for the honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Proctor
Sam Proctor
Emery Coltrain
Sand
Donald Coltrain Jand Cheryl
Des Moines
James Coltrain
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Warren
E U B Dinner Menu for April 16
The E U B dinner menu for April 16 lists Roast Pork with mashed potatoes and brown gravy Soup Beans with cornbread Sauer Kraut Deviled Eggs with green onions and Pie with coffee.
Sunrise Service Held by M Y F Groups
The senior M Y F group hosted an Easter sunrise service at the Methodist church with Mr Ernie Brummel of Moulton as speaker. Guests included junior and Main Station M Y F members, followed by a breakfast prepared by group parents and thanks extended to all helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Walter
Richard Tubaugh
Ernie Brummel
Moulton
Mr and Mrs Spencer Visit Bob Coadys in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs John Spencer and Dennis spent Faster Sunday with her parents the Bob Coadys in Des Moines.
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John Spencer
Dennis
Bob Coadys
Des Moines
Stars Plan Friendship Meeting by Moravia Eastern Stars
At Tuesday’s regular meeting the Moravia Eastern Stars outlined a Friendship meeting on May 22 with initiation by guest officers. Worthy matron Mrs. Phyllis Dicks announced a birthday party after the May 13 meeting. A games committee was named and refreshments were served by Mrs. Paul Broshar and Mrs. Trenton Wilson.
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Moravia Eastern Stars
Phyllis Dicks
Loyd Carter
A. D. Kincade
George Scott
Paul Dicks
Paul Broshar
Trenton Wilson
Former neighbors surprise Mrs Roe Ahee on Tuesday
Former neighbors of Mrs. Roe Ahee gathered Tuesday afternoon at her home. Attending were Mrs. Claus Johnson Mrs. Richard Barnes Mrs. Marlon Proctor Mrs. Vern Johnson and her sons Richard and Russell and Mrs. Don Ahee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe Ahee
Claus Johnson
Richard Barnes
Marlon Proctor
Vern Johnson and Sons
Richard and Russell
Don Ahee
Neighbors Help Plow Schrodt Farm Near Moravia
On Tuesday neighbors gathered with tractors and equipment to plow and prepare ground at the Cecil Schrodt farm two miles south of Moravia. The Schrodt family, away in Iowa due to their daughter Mrs Mary McAllister illness, were aided by many local farmers including George Turner Loyd Carter Theo Miller Guy Argo Jimmy Turner Gerald Luse and others. Dinner was served at the Ivan Harsh home with several women assisting in the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Schrodt
Moravia
Tues
Schrodts
Ornia
Mary McAllister
Schrodt
George Turner
Loyd Carter
Theo Miller
Guy Argo
Jimmy George Turner
Gerald Luse
Bob Houser
John Exline
Trenton Wilson
Ernest Hiatt
Newt Long
Bill Benz
Larry Long
Bob Harsh
Bill Harsh
Ralph Spencer
Jay Wilson
Dan Mihalovich
Max Whicker
Orman Whicker
Otis Fuller
Bill Long
Jerry Pettibone
Donald McClurg
Don
Ad Dowd
Richard Tubaugh
Delmar Dowd
Lee Benz
Ernest West
Paul Turner
Ivan Harsh
Ron Woodward
Doris Roblenz
Lucile Carter
Elizabeth Turner
Lucile West
Doris Woodward
Mina Dowd
Vic Mihalovich
Alberta Benz
Doris Wilson
Mary Long
Lois Wilson
Gladys Harsh
California
Mary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Brooks
Bessie
Torrington, Wyo
Jolly
Lockman
Avis Gilland
20Th Century Club
Richard McDanel
Harry Arnold
John’ Tarbelty
H. Burton
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