Moravia MHS Student Council Attends Indianola Meet
Moravia high school student council and Superintendent Fenton joined the South Central Conference at Indianola on Tuesday. Four morning sessions were held at Indianola High School and four in the afternoon at Simpson College, with a luncheon and a talk from the college president. Participants included Maxine Firkins, Paul Turner, Kathryn McDanel, Bob Sandifer, Leon McDanel, Dick Albertson, Bill Woodward, Paul Wilson, and Joe Tadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Fenton
Indianola
Indianola High School
Simpson College
Moravia Group
Maxine Firkins
Paul Turner
Kathryn McDanel
Bob Sandifer
May Fellowship Day Planned by E U B Church Group
The Women's Society of World Service met with Mrs. E G Hawk for the April session. Zell Callen led the lesson on the Church in North America with a review of a study chapter. Mrs Hawk led the business, forming a church council and membership committee. May Fellowship Day planning occurred and the mother daughter banquet was moved to May 28. Roll call referenced a scripture on the Resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
E. U. B. Church
E. G. Hawk
Zell Callen
North ‘America
Hap py Helpers 4 H club meets with craft demos
The Hap py Helpers 4 H club held a meeting at Connie McAninch home on April 12 1854 at 8 96 pm led by President Charlotte McAninch Officers and members including Joann Moore Potts Rosalie Sweeden McCord Janice and Mary Moasey reviewed minutes and treasury planned a club achievement show demonstrated cross stitch leather stitch and chain stitch sang and danced and a skit was performed Refreshments served reporters noted the gathering with Mrs Dick Brown and Mrs K C Potts listed as leaders and Janice C Mosley as reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy
Connie McAninch
Charlotte McAninch
Lowing
Charlotte
Aninch
Joann Moore
Potts
Rosalie Sweeden
McCord
Janice
Mary Moasey
Mary Menley
Dick Brown
K. C. Potts
Janice.c. Mosley
Easter Program At First Christian Church
The First Christian Church will present a special program at the 2100 service Sunday in keeping with the Easter time. Mrs Birdie Main and Clara Irelan are in charge and have arranged an interesting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Birdie Main
Clara Irelan
Tadlocks mark 57th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Tadlock observed their 57th wedding anniversary Sunday relatives and friends called during the day to extend congratulations Among those calling were Mr and Mrs Scott McDonald of Jerome vicinity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tadlock
Scott McDonald
Jerome Vicinity
Soldiers Home For Weekend Furloughs And Birth News
Pvt Jerry Pettibone returned Saturday for a 12 day furlough from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Merton Rose visiting from Great Lakes Naval Training Station spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose. Pvt Clair Kaster reports a change of address US 55451166 Co G let MP T R Camp Gordon Georgia Box 94. Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster are parents of a daughter born Tuesday April 13 at the St eete hospital in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Jerry Pettibone
Ft. Leonard Wood
Merton Rose
Great Lake Naval Training Center
Lloyd Rose
Clair Kaster
Let
T.R Camp
Clifford Caster
St.eete Hospital
Ottumwa
Is Ane
E. C. Caster
D. L. Strunk
Reverend Blackstone Family Evening Sermon at Nazarene Church
Rev Geo H Blackstone and wife with two children will preach play and sing at the Church of the Nazarene Sunday evening April 18 at 7 30. He is professor at Chicago Evangelistic Institute in Oskatoosa Iowa teaching philosophy psychology theology and religion. Mrs Blackstone is a violinist and their children play the marimba. He will bring the message. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Blackstone
Church of the Nazarene
Rev. Blackstone
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
Oskatoosa
Iowa
Child Injured Visiting Mosley's Home
A two and a half year old girl, Carole Corbin, suffered facial cuts and a head bruise while visiting her aunt Mrs. Andy Mosley. She was rushed to St. Joseph hospital in Centerville where ten stitches were needed. Authorities suspect a cat frightened her during play, causing a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Mosley
Carole Corbin
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mrs. Wemeie Ager
Steeporn Family Vacation Trip Altered by Accident
Steeporns of Sidney Nebraska were traveling on vacation after a week with sister Mrs Andrew Mosley and family. The crash forced Mrs H W Corbin and Carole to cut the trip short and return to Denver by air from Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebr
Andrew Mosley
Hilton Hustlers Elect Rogers to Short Course
The Hil ton Hustlers met Monday at Hilton hall with 26 members present and two new members Judy and Bi Remson. Jim Rogers was elected to attend short course at Ames. Richard Mason played a cornet solo as the group planned home ground improvements and closed with the pledge to the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Hall
Jim Rogers
Ames
Richard Mason
Judy
Bi Remson
Paul Wilson
Richard Hawk
Karl Rogers
Paw Turner
Raymond Clark
Paul Koffman
Mark VanZante
Ronald VanZante
Gary Rogers
James Pasut
DeWayne Clark
Jerry Main
Carl Rouse
Kenny Ellison
John Murdy
David Mundy
Larry Spencer
Bert Whitlock
Larry Chance
Martha Rouse
Gary Charity
Murray Rouse
Charles Rouse
Sue Rouse
Mrs Orlando Sears Moved To Luse Nursing Home
Mrs Orlando Sears was moved Thursday to the Luse Nursing home in Centerville for care. She became ill last Oct 10 and spent 24 months in University hospital in Iowa City. she has since been cared for by her husband and Mrs Raw Lockman at home. Her condition is described as little improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Sears
Luse
Centerville
Sears
Itl
University Hospital
Iowa City
Raw Lockman
F H A Banquet At School Gym Tonight
Moravia high school F H A girls will hold a four member and Parent banquet at the school gym this evening under instructor Mary Tassell. A style show by the girls, short talks and musical numbers are planned. Dinner will be served by the Methodist church Young Adult class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Mary Tassell
Methodist Church
Fire department to McCrory home Monday
Moravia firefighters answered a noon alarm to the Mrs. Harry McCrory residence where a wash house roof was burning. The blaze started from a rubbish fire in the garden as Mrs. McCrory cleaned the area, burning a hole in the roof and scorching part of the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Harry McCrory
Nazarene N. F. M. S. Meets With Rev Cox Family
The Nazarene church N. F. M. S. met Wednesday evening at the parsonage with Rev and Mrs Ray Cox. Mrs Emory Kehrberg led devotions and Harley Woodward prayed. Doris Maddison read a poem. Mrs Kehrberg was elected superintendent of study. The group aims to subscribe to The Other Sheep magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox
Emory Kehrberg
Harley Woodward
Cox
Mexico
Doris Maddison
Kehrberg
Wm. Woodward
Colfax
Church
Andrew Maddison
Feait Bashet Presented to Orpha Taylor
The Sunshine club met on Wednesday April 7 with eight members present led by hostess Venetta McKern. Participants included Bert and Mrs McKern Lela Harrison Darlene Rissie Nellie Gladfelder Mamie Marjory Tisue and Neola Hawk. They made a baby quilt for Neola Hawk and held guessing games with prizes. A fruit basket was prepared for Orpha Taylor and delivered the same day. The next meeting is May 5 at Mamie Tisue's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Venetta McKern
Bert McKern
Lela Harrison
Darlene
Rissie
Nellie Gladfelder
Mamie
Marjory Tisue
Neela Hawk
Neola Hawk
Lucille McKern
Orpha Taylor
Mamie Tisue
Entertains Ladies of Church by W. S. C. 5 group
The W. S. C. 5 group hosted the Methodist church ladies and guests at a Wednesday evening program at the church. Mrs Chester of Albia, Otumwa district recording secretary, spoke. Music by Mrs Black, Mrs Winslet, and Mrs McDonough. Social hour followed in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
Chester of
Albia
Otumwa
Carl Black
George Winslet
Ralph McDonough
Family Night At First Christian Church Observed
The monthly church night observance and cooperative supper were held Thursday evening at First Christian church. Mrs. Ray McMullen Mrs. Vera McMahon and Mrs. Cecil Matherly directed the supper and program. During the social hour the group enjoyed four rounds of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ray McMullen
Vera McMahon
Cecil Matherly
Dewey's Place Easter Hours Notice
We will be open from 8 to 11 00 a m on Easter Sunday and closed the remainder of the day at Dewey's Place.
U B Dinner Menu and Family Visits Reported
U B dinner Wednesday April 21 features Swiss steak mashed potatoes green beans scalloped corn cottage cheese apple salad hot rolls butter pie coffee gravy served by Mr and Mrs R C Hiatt. Weekend visits include Mr and Mrs Alfred Sutton Waterloo with Carrie Tisue and Helmy Tisue at Albia and Leonard Charles visiting Mrs John Robison in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Alfred Sutton
Waterloo
Carrie Tisue
Helmy Tisue
Carl Johnson
Albia
Leonard Charles
Albie
John Robison
Kensington Club Meeting With Mrs White
Mrs Dess White hosted a Thursday Kensington club gathering. Mrs John Wilson and Mrs Guss Luse led the program. Mystery boxes were guessed by Mrs D E Bishop and Mrs Jay Qehler. Refreshments included lemon pie coffee and Easter candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dess White
Kensington Club
John Wilson
Guss Luse
D. E. Bishop
Jay Qehler
Easter at CaurcarS Evangelical Church
Reverend Eva Stroud leads Easter activities at CaurcarS Evangelical United Brethren Church with 11 AM worship, Sunday School at 10, choir music The Saviour Lives, Greatest Day meditation at 7:30 PM, Upper Room Communion Thursday, Good Friday service 1 to 3 PM, church dinner next Wednesday noon details elsewhere in the issue
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Eva Stroud
Harold Bacon
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop Alamat
First Christian Church
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Events
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 am for all ages and worship at 11:00 am on the Living Christ. Evening services at 7:30 pm and 6:30 pm activities for youth at 6:30 pm. District Superintendent Dr Al Maberry visits April 15 and prayer meeting on April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Earl Tattle
al Maberry
Easter union services announced by Nazarene and First ChristianChurch
The Church of the Nazarene led by Rev Ray Cox Andrew Maddison invites all to a sunrise service at 6:00 a m and a full Easter program at Centerville church The day features Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning worship at 11:00 a m an evangelistic service at 7:30 p m with Blackstones and a 7:00 p m Young Peoples session A Bible union service is planned Friday at 1:00 p m with Methodist F A B and Nazarene participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox
Andrew Maddison
The
Nazarene Church
Centerville
Young Peoples Service
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Methodist
F. A. B. and Nazarene
Evans
Iconium Methodist Easter Service and Concert
Iconium Methodist hosts 10 am Sunday School led by superintendent James Calhoun and an 11 am Easter program featuring a children's choir and choir anthems. Organist Mrs Grace Whitehead performs, with offertory by Mrs Whitehead and a ladies quartet. Dr Edwards leads the sermonette on John 20. Baptism reception follows. A special communion service is set for Thursday April 15 at 7 30 pm with Mrs Whitehead presenting a sacred organ concert and a ladies trio singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Calhoun
Grace Whitehead
Dr. Edwards
Whitehead
Mesdames Elbert Moore
Chauncey Cole
Merle Dicks
Wayne Thompson
John
Music instructor resigns to join Green Mountain Iowa school
Mr James Main long time music department instructor at Green Mountain school resigns to accept a position in Green Mountain Iowa seven miles northeast of Marshalltown. The town upholds a 40 piece band and an operetta tradition while mourning the loss of progress in the program. Mrs Main and Mr Main plan to move around June 3 to Green Mountain. Local enthusiasts wish them success at their new school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Main
Green Mountain
Iowa
Marshalltown
Moravia
Main
Local families gather for Easter events and visits
A parade of visits and gatherings fills Sundays and weeknights across Hillsboro Fairfield Newton Ottumwa Montezuma and surrounding towns. Individuals and families such as Hoyer Sawvel Wilson DuVall and Easter hosts Mrs Kincade and others host relatives friends and church groups. The piece notes travel from Davenport Fremont Exline and San Francisco with service members Royce Sanders returning from San Francisco and reassigned to Griffiss Air Force Base.
Union Service and Easter Cantata at Mora church
A joint Easter program at First Christian Church Mora features the cantata The Savior Lives by Lillenas presented by Evangelical United Brethren choir at 10:45 a.m. and an afternoon service from 1 to 3 p.m. led by Rev. Evans. Readings and solos by Irene Tadlock Marian Reagan Deloris Hiatt Nadine Winsler and others precede a final benediction by Rev. Fred Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillenas
Evangelical United Brethren Church Choir
Carl VanZante
Irene Tadlock
Earl Boyer
Carolyn Morris
Harold Mason
Jesus
Marian Reagan
First Christian Church
Moravia
W. F. T. Evans
Calvary
Evans
Nadine Winsler
John Grenfell
Old Rugged ‘Cross
Evan Stroud
Elva Hawk
Ray Cox
Frank Woodward
Emery Kehrberg
Fred Evans
Booster Club Plans More Playground Equipment
Twenty members met for a Booster Club supper and meeting at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Kenneth Condra presided as plans were made to secure more playground equipment for the community park. W L Thorson showed moving pictures of F F A boys and their projects at the close of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Kenneth Condra
W. L. Thorson
Bekah Lodge Egg Roast After Meeting Monday
The Moravia Rebekah Lodge enjoyed an egg roast after the regular meeting Monday evening. Noble Grand Mrs Raymond Charity presided during the business hour. Social hour games were led by Mrs Mettie Roland followed by an egg roast with Mrs Cecil Schrodt, Mrs Paul Spencer, and Clara Irelan in charge. Eggs sandwiches Ritz crackers pickles celery and coffee served to 23 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rebekah Ludge
Raymond Charity
Noble Grand
Mettie Roland
Cecil Schrodt
Paul Spencer
Clara Irelan
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meets At School
Taylor Township Farm Bureau held its Monday evening meeting on April 12 at the school. After the business session and secretary report, C. B. Depuy of Centerville spoke on highway safety and preventing accidents. He noted a personal accident involving his son prompted his talks. Committee in charge was Lee Benz, chairman, Ira Boyer, Newton Long, Russell Hughes, Bill Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
C. B. Depuy
Centerville
Lee Benz
Ira Boyer
Newton Long
Russell Hughes
Bill Callen
Attending the wedding of Dykes and Shepard
Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Marcia attended the wedding of her brother Jack Dykes and Loretta Shepard at the Baptist church in Centerville on Sunday A reception followed at the home of Jack s and Mrs Walter s sister Mrs Ray Dooley in Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Walter
Marcia
Jack Dykes
Loretta Shepard
Baptist Church
Centerville
Jack
Mrs. Walter
Ray Dooley
In His Name Service Held At Star Meeting
Moravia Chapter of Eastern Stars held a candle lighting service with Easter theme In His Name during the Tuesday meeting. Members listed include Mrs George Scott Mrs Bert Turner Mrs D E Bishop Mrs Carl Black Mrs Cecil Schrodt and others with Mrs George Winsler singing. A Friendship meeting was set for May 11 with guest officers and the group plans to assist Rainbow girls at their constituting ceremonies and initiation planned for April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Stars
George Scott
Bert ‘Turner
D. E. Bishop
Car) Black
Cecil Schrodt
Trenton Wilson
Dick Johnson
Paul Dicks
Johnny Main
Ray Charity
George Winsler
Rainbow Girls
Coulson Couple Visited Newton Kin Recovers from Surgery
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Coulson spent Sunday with her brother Keith Cameron and family in Newton Mississippi. Patty Cameron is recovering from surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Cecil Coulson
Keith Cameron
Newton
Patty Cameron
Family gathering honors Adams birthday trio at Elsie Adams home
Mrs. Elsie Adams hosted a Sunday family gathering marking the birthdays of Roy Adams Mrs. Earl Adams and Harlan Adams. A noon cooperative dinner followed by visiting drew attendees including Harlan Adams Tempe Ariz Mary Adams Duane Adams Centerville Earl Adams Numa Merle Adams Mystic Troy Adams and their children from Ottumwa and Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Adams
Roy Adams
Earl Adams
Harlan Adams
Tempe
Ariz
Mary Adams
Duane Adams
Centerville
Numa
Merle Adams
Mystic
Troy Adams
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Allen Hiatt Critical at Broadlawns Hospital
The 92 year old Allen Hiatt who had a leg amputated on March 26 at Broadlawns hospital in Des Moines remains in critical condition. His wife Mrs Frank V Hiatt visited Des Moines last week and also saw her sister in law Mrs Cleo Tock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hiatt
Broadlawns Hospital
Des Moines
Hiatt
Frank V. Hiatt
Cleo Tock
Lathens Entertain at Brook Party
Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen entertained at a Brook party Friday evening with three tables of rock at play Mrs Howard Carson and John Johnson won prizes in rock Refreshments of angel food cake topped with whipped cream and pineapple and coffee were served at the close of the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lathen
Howard Carson
John Johnson
Flight of the Stork Records Several Newborns in April
Mr and Mrs Laverne Fowler announce daughter Carolyn Ann born April 4 at St Joseph hospital with Laura Hoffman as great grandmother. Belle Plaine couple Roy and wife celebrate daughter born April 10 weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces at Belle Plaine hospital, Albert Tubaugh grandparent. Seattle couple John Merlin Laws announce daughter Micelle born April 2. Moravia couple John Laws with Dale Williams as parents greet Deborah Ano born April 7 at Smith hospital in Albis, weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Charles Williams Virgil Easter grandparents. Williams also greet daughter Connie Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laverne Fowler
Carolyn Ann
St. Joseph Hospital
Laura Hoffman
Roy Tubaugh
Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine Hospital
Albert Tubaugh
John Merlin Laws
Seattle
Wash
Micelle
John Laws
Moravia
Dale Williams
Apri
Smith Hospital
Albis
Deborah Ano
Charles Williams
Virgil Easter
Williams
Connie Lee
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MHS
Hristian Church
John Tadlocks
Ann
Mosley's
Rogers
Nursing Home
Feait Bashet
Christian Church
U. B
Hensington Club
Caurcars
Blackstones
Maurice Crist
Iconium Methodist
Junior Hoyer
Steve
Martie
Hillsboro
James Sawvel
Paul Pattison
Iva
Sawvel
Fairfield
Lester Sawvel
John A. Wilson
Harry DuVall
Mamie DuVall
Elmer Brown
Newtown
Clarence Schaffner
E G Palsana
Affner
Milburn
Marion McCoy
John H. Smith
Lavonna
Car Tisue
Neal Burton
Washington
Grant Tadlock
A. E. Shull
Basil Tadlock
A. W. Kincade
Grover Easter
Exline
George Steele
Marilyn
Charles Locke
Woodward
Harry Stockers
Booster Club
Bekah Lodge
Shepard
Bervice
Star Meeting
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