Harold E Foster Killed in Korea
Word reached Centerville parents that Pvt Harold E Foster 20 was killed in Korea on April 17 after six months service. He entered in October and had been in Korea three weeks. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J H Foster, sisters Dixie Ramona and Mrs Carl Condra, with grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Foster
Korea
J. H. Foster
Centerville
Secretary of the Army
Pvt Foster
Dixie
Ramona
Carl Condra
Near
Numa
Jake Foster
Albia
Moravia FFA Boys Attend State Convention
Moravia FFA officers Paul Wilson Charles Jennings Gordon Massman LaVern Massman and John Proctor traveled to Des Moines for the state convention. They arrived at the Foster Hotel and attended sessions including welcome remarks by Des Moines city officials the governor and state officers. After the luncheon banquet they marched in the FFA parade and elected state officers. The Moravia chapter also planted 2000 pine trees for the Appanoose County oil Conservation District farm near Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Det. Moined
Paul Wilson
Charles Jennings
Gordon Massman
LaVern Massman
John Proctor
Des Moines
Foster Hotel
Mr. Thorson
David Dye
Phillip Miller
Towa. Vary
Beardsley
Segaion
Capitol
Moravia F. F. A
Appanoose County Oil Conservation District
Centerville
Bert Turners Host Double Eight Party
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner entertained the Double Eight club Friday evening. Pitch was played and prizes won by Mrs Lloyd Rose Mrs Emil Balen Lloyd Rose and Harold. Freshments of sandwiches potato chips strawberry shortcake and coffee were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Turner
Double Eight
Lloyd Rose
Emil Balen
Harold
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Herschel Johnson
Mr and Mrs W Herschel Johnson announce the birth of a son at Shieee hospital in Centerville. Grandparents are Mr Aid and E Been, Mr and Mrs M H Johnson. Aplin sisters Aleta and Lar, and Mrs Willard Cloyed of Artington Va, are among those sharing news of the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Herschel Johnson
Neel Sdh
Shieee Hospital
Centerville
Lee
Doight Herschel
Nees Wien
Aid
E Been
Beanke
M. H. Johnson
Aplin
Aleta
Lar'c
Willard Cloyed
Artington
Notice to secure animals in mayor's time
Public notice from P. K. Horner, mayor, urging residents to pen up chickens and tie dogs as garden time approaches.
Clean-Up Day Set For Tuesday April 28
Town invites residents to participate in Clean-Up Day on Tuesday April 28. Place trash in containers, baskets, or sacks for easy collection. Do not place cinders or ashes for pickup. P. K. Horner, Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Horner
Moravia Baseball Boys Fall to Lovilia in Five Inning Game
Moravia lost 11 to 3 at home to Lovilia on Monday evening as errors helped the visitors build an early lead. Pitcher Wolf started for Moravia with Hawk and Jordan handling catching duties. The sectional tournament opens next Thursday at 2:00 PM, with other Monday games and a final on Wednesday May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lovilia
MHS
Wolf
Hawk
Jordan
Currents Church notes and upcoming events
Currents Church of Christ led by Rev W F T Evans hosts Sunday School at 10 a m and communion service at 11 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m. Evangelical United Brethren plans a 7 30 p m worship no service due to conflicting dates. Sunshine Choir practices at 2 p m Sunday. The church school meets at 10 a m next Sunday. board meets Monday night to plan next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Axpld- Mason
Coareh
Mir
Hor Way Storiater
Our Church
Paul
Sunshine Choir
Life For Sale sermon at Iconium Methodist
Sunday school teaches the value of life and worship helps set the price of our existence. Sermon subject: A Life For Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxen
T C Club Party at Carson Home Hosts and Winners
An E T C club party at Howard Lester Sawyer’s home was hosted by Mr and Mrs U C Main. No tables were at play. Prize winners included Frank Lathen and Albert Veach with Vells Hiatt winning the guest prize. Ice cream cake mints nuts and coffee were served. guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim and Mr Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lester Sawyer
U. C
Frank Lathen
Albert Veach
Vells Hiatt
Frank Swaim
Mr. Hiatt
Moravia Garden Club to Meet Saturday
Moravia Garden club will hold its weekly meeting Saturday with plans to discuss plant ideas and upcoming community projects. Members are invited to bring cuttings and share tips on baling, planting, and garden care.
Public Auction Notice For Moravia Area School Building Sale
James Easter and Son announce a closing out sale at their fans southwest of Moravia. Moore Township school will sell at public auction Friday. One school building and related items to be disposed of near Moravia, with details provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Easter & Son
Ailles
Moravia
Tabey
Moore Township
Bas Ig
Salon Acoribesst
Dearer
Tuttle and Larson Wed at Albia Methodist Church
Jerry Tuttle daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Tuttle Moravia and Robert Larson son of Mrs Gertrude Larson Albia were married April 19 at the Albia Methodist church. The double ring ceremony drew about 100 guests. The couple plan to reside with the bride’s parents after a wedding trip. Attendees from Moravia include Mrs Ernest Kincade Dwight Kincade Joyce Ann Kincade and Mrs Fanchen Winsler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Tuttle
Ralph Tuttle
Moravia
Robert Larson
Gertrude Larson
Albia
Pandey
G. D. Bruland
Orman Lemonds
John Hiner
Esther Huither
Dick Larson
Charlene Westbrook
Newton
Diane Kincade
Carl Larson
Bud Fisher
Jimmy Brown
Ottumwa
Jack Myers
Beverly Larson
Larson
Moravia High School
Albia High School
Ernest. Kincade
Dwight Kincade
Joyce Ann Kincade
Fanchen Winsler
Washburn resigns from county board of review
Hugh Washburn, member of the County Board of Review, has resigned. The Board of Supervisors notes a contractor must be appointed to fill the vacancy, but no appointee is in mind. Other members include C. C. Coulson, an insurance professional, and Lloyd Davis, a farmer. The duties involve reviewing county tax assessments and hearing appeals to present valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Washburn
County Board of Review
Board of Supervisors
C.C, Coulson
Lloyd Davis
Moulton
Traveling Emblem Presented at Moulton Lodge Meeting
Moravia Rebekah members presented the Traveling Emblem to the Moulton Rebekah lodge Thursday evening during the regular meeting. Participants included Mrs. D Bishop, Mia Ira Robb, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Nell Utterback, Mrs. Melissa Felton, Mrs. Leo Hoffman, and Mrs. Raymond Charity. Mrs. Harold Hoffman and Mrs. Carrie Tisue accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah
Moulton Rebekah Lodge
Moulton
D. ©. Bishop
Ira Robb
Frank Wilson
Nell Utterback
Melissa Felton
Leo Hoffman
Raymond Charity
Harold Hoffman
Carrie Tisue
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay at Lowry Air Base
Pat Rogers expresses gratitude to friends old and new for cards and letters during a patient stay at Lowry Air Base hospital in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry Air Base Hospital
Denver
Colorado
Sagt Pat Rogers
Erma Prior and Ralph Davis Married in Muscatine
Erma Prior of Muscatine and Ralph Davis of Albia were married March 8 at 1 30 p m in a double ring ceremony at the Baptist church in Muscatine. The bride wore a pale blue dress with a pink carnation corsage and is the day manager of the Downtown Maidrite Cafe. The groom formerly ran the Davis Hardware store in Albia. They are residing in Muscatine after a wedding trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Prior
Muscatine
Ralph Davis
Albia
Baptist Church
Davis
Maidrite
Davis Hardware
California
Eastern Stars 10 Hold Friendship Meeting
Che Moravia Eastern Stars will hold a guest friendship meeting Tuesday evening April 28 at 8 00 o clock Guests invited from Albia Centerville Moulton Mystic Unionville Bussey Eddyville and Ottumwa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Moravia
Albia
Centerville
Moulton
Mystic
Unionville
Bussey
Eddyville
Ottumwa
Curtis Burtons Fifty-Year Celebration Note
Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton hosted a 40th wedding anniversary celebration with guests CS K and Mrs James Abee and daughters Rose Marie and Mary Ann of St Charles Mo and Mr and Mrs Harold Burton and Diana. The anniversary dated April 16 was observed Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Burton
James Abee
Rose Marie
Mary Ann
St. Charles
Harold Burton
Diana
Meith Cameron in Newton Hospital Care Report
A fragment indicates Meith Cameron was taken to Newton Hospital for treatment and remains under care in the facility. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meith Cameron
Newton Hospital
Engagement of Bonnie Lee Main to John Ragona
Mr and Mrs Tom Main of Centerville announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie Lee to John Ragona son of Mr and Mrs Joe Ragona of Centerville. The wedding is set for June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Main
Centerville
Bonnie Lee
John Ragona
Joe Ragona
Mrs George Winsler Heads Cancer Drive in Moravia
Mrs George Winsler was named chairman of the Moravia Cancer Drive with assistants Mrs Cecil Schrodt and C C Couleen. The group met Friday and selected volunteers to solicit funds this week including Mrs John Card Mrs Howard Smith Mrs Ira Robb and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
Moravia
Cecil Schrodt
C. C. Couleen
John Card
Howard Smith
Ira Robb
Larry Brooks
Norman Ward
Leonard Palmer
Don Wolf
Zell Callen
Ira Boyer
Coulson
Bert Turner
Paul Broshar
Chester Broshar
D. E. Bishop
Ulmont Main
Pettibone Named As Iowa Farmer at Des Moines Convention
Jerry Pettibone son of Mr and Mrs Don Pettibone was among 154 F F A members to receive the Iowa Farmer Degree Friday morning at the state F F A convention in Des Moines He owns 30 head of dairy cattle 56 head of beef cattle 2000 bushels of corn 60 sheep 12 stock cows and rents 300 acres This marks the chapter’s 12th Iowa Farmer Degree recipient since 1934 with requirements including two years active F F A and a strong supervised farming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Pettibone
Don Pettibone
Towa
Des Moines
Jerry
Iowa Farmers
State Association
Surprise Birthday Party for Judy Kay Gladfelder
Judy Kay Gladfelder received a surprise 20th birthday party at her home on Friday April 17 after school from 4 30 to 6 30 pm. Guests included Leta Long Larry Long Ricky Long Nancy Benz Billy Benz Wanda Benz Judy Points Ann Paxstos Louis Arnold Judy Coran Lee Gladfelder Kara Yeager Dixie Broshar Wanda Pace Mary Pace and Gary O Gonser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Kay Gladfelder
Frriday
Judy Kay
Mildred Gladfelder
Leta
Larry
Ricky Long
Nancy
Billy
Wanda Benz
Bidly Linda
Judy Points
Ann Paxstos
Louis Arnold
Judy Coran
Norms
Lee Gladfelder
Kara Yeager
Dixie Broshar
Wanda
Mary Pace
Sharon
Gary O'Gonser
Moravia appoints Coulson director and Fenton superintendent
C C Coulson sworn in to complete Forrest Easter's term on Moravia school board while A R Fenton of Persia Iowa appointed superintendent for the coming year. Board polling bids for two new school buses amid staff changes and several instructor recruitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Coulson
Moravia
Forrest Easter
A. R. Fenton
Persia
Iowa
Fenton
Des Moines
Independence Township
Mildred Phillis
Albia
Ray MacCloud
Beauchamp
Seniors Present Play Thursday Night Apr 30
Seniors present Paper Plates for Papa a three act comedy in the high school gym Thursday evening April 30 at 8 o clock. Papa Metzger as shop union steward neglects his daughters birthdays and twenty fifth wedding anniversary prompting a home union led by Mama Metzger with daughters and boyfriends joining in. Cast includes Papa Metzger Harley Heckman Mama Metzger Viola Hammond Jenny Metzger Kathleen Halden Ann Metzger Aileen Turner Beth Metzger Kay Lindley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Papa Metzger
Jenny
Ann
Beth
Mama Meigzer
Mama
Harley Heckman
Mama Metzger
Viola Hammond
Jenny Metzger
Kathleen Halden
Ann Metzger
Aileen Turner
Beth Metzger
Kay Lindley
Bart Weisner
John Weak
Russ Gerlich
Richard Hawk
Stanley van Nostrand
John Proctor
Precious Jenkins
Sarah Hoadley
Mrs. Kaiser
Shirley Paxston
Mrs. Schlessinger
Beverly Fenton Clark
Garfield
Larry Kaster
Mrs McDonough Reelected President of W S C S
Mrs Garnet McDonough was reelected president of the Women's Society of Christian Service at a regular meeting on Wednesday April 15 at the home of Mrs C C Coulson. Officers elected included Mrs Meari Walter as vice president and Mrs Bert Carter as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet McDonough
Women's Society of Christian Service
C. C. Coulson
Meari Walter
Bert Carter
Bessie Cameron
John Grenfell
Walter
Etta Halden
Frank Wilson
Curtis Tomlin
Lee Hiatt
Bert Turner
John Veach
Howard Smith
Louise Wolf
Turner
Tomlin
Wilson
Hiatt
Veach
Marion Reagan
Viola Hammond
Kathleen Halden
Mit Sawyer
Carole Broshar
Aileen Turner
Bloomfield
C. C. Cullers
Paris
Cameron
Davis Returns From Hospital Stay
W. P. Davis was brought to the home of his daughter Mrs Herold Mason and Mr Mason Wednesday from Smith hospital in Albia where he had been a patient for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Davis
Herold Mason
Mr. Mason
Smith Hospital
Albia
Winsler Patient in Oregon Nursing Home
Mrs. Rose Winsler is a patient at Park Rose Convalescent Home in Portland Oregon. She is confined to a wheelchair and appreciates the cards and letters she receives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Winsler
Park Rose Convalescent Home
N.E. Wygant Street
Portland
Oregon
Birthday Supper Honors Gene Gladfelder
Gene Gladfelder was served a birthday supper Sunday evening in honor of his 22nd birthday. The date was April 17. Present at the gathering were several family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Gladfelder
Robinsons and Clarks Lease Cover Care Takeover Announcement
Robinsons and Clarks will take over management on Saturday, April 25, with meals served seven days a week starting April 27. Free coffee and doughnuts will be offered from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Dewayne Clark Reports Contour Demonstration
At the April 13 Hilton Hustlers 4-H meeting president Paul Wilson opened proceedings. DeWayne Clark gave a contour demonstration and report attended by several boys, with Patty Rogers Aileen Turner John Murdy and Larry Chance among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wilson
Patty Rogers
Aileen Turner
John Murdy
Larry Chance
Hilton Hustlers
Franklin Happy Helpers Meet
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H club met at Martha McCord's April B. The meeting opened at 8 15 with four talks on hot breads vegetables fruits and salads A demonstration on salads followed and dues were paid The group pledged to the 4 H and American flags Refreshments were served Present were Charlotte McAninch Martha McCord Joanne Moore Janice Mosley Mary Mosley Connie McAninch Rosie Sneden Martha Potts leaders Dorothy Potts and Theresa Brown Guests were Ruth James and Orville McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte McAninch
Martha Potts
Mary Mosley
Janice Mosley
Martha McCord
Charlotte McAningh
Joanne Moore
Connie McAninch
Rosie Sneeden
Our Leaders
Dorothy Potts
Theresa Brown
Ruth, James
Orville McCord
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Foster
FFA
Bert Turners
Stork
P. K. Horner, Maynr
Iconium Methodist
T. C
Sf Carson Home
The
Moravia Garden Club
Wedethodist Church
Washburn
Board of Review
Eastern Stars
Curtis Burtons
Pitas Apel
Miss Bonnie Lee
Pettibone
Mrs. Petersen
R. Pfannebecker
Wm. Petersen
Dan Mahelovich
Ralph Pfannebecker
Arthur VanDorin
Winsler
Dewayne Clark
Feanklin
Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H
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