New Home Economist for Monroe County
Margaret Herring of Chariton will graduate in Home Economics Education from Iowa State College and become Monroe County Extension Home Economist. A former 4-H member with honors, she has worked with the state extension office and state fair staff, and will oversee Girls 4-H and adult family living programs under County Extension Director John Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Herring
Towa State College
Monroe County
Miss Herring
Chariton
Lucas County
Chicago
Derby High School
YWCA
States Extension Office
Buena Vista County
Storm Lake
John Young
El Paso couple visits Palmer home and Des Moines show
Mr and Mrs Dean Fever of El Paso Illinois called at the Leonard Palmer home. Sunday the Palmers were at the Roy Bundy home in Knoxville and attended the sports show in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Fever
el Paso
Ill
Leonard Palmer
Roy Bundy
Knoxville
Des Moines
Wendell Condra
Lone Rock
Margaret Condra
Mepneth Condra
Condra
Gten Brown
Dwight
Can AfcCannon
Numa
George ‘teCannon
Dale
Mrs Donald McCloud Heads E U B Ladies Aid
An election of new officers at the KK U B church basement elected Mrs Donald McCloud as president succeeding Mrs Charley Johnson. New officers include Mrs Harold Mason vice president Mrs E G Hawk secretary and Mrs Almont Main treasurer. They will take charge at the May meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
KK. U. B
Donald McCloud
Charley Johnson
Harold Mason
E. G. Hawk
Almont Main
2D Robinsons Honored At Jack Hoffman
A cooperative Easter Sunday dinner at the Jack Hoffman home celebrated Mr and Mrs Ed Robinsons 30th wedding anniversary. Attendees included DeWayne Robinson Centerville Dick Sandifer St Paul Grace Moore Clarissa Minn host couple Roscoe Bailey Marvin Steele Ottumwa Gus Hiatt Centerville Ellis Robinson Ottumwa Russell Dillard Harold Pool and girls Indianola Eli DeTarr Evelyn Lois Bill DeTarr Vernon Albia Wiley Hutchingon David Louilla W A Wilton Roy Fisher Mary Louise Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hoffman
Ed Robinson
DeWayne Robinson
Centerville
Dick Sandifer
St. Paul
Minn
Grace Moore
Clarissa
Roscoe Bailey
Marvin Steele
Ottumwa
Gus Hiatt
Ellis Robinson
Russell Dillard
Harold Pool
Indianola
Eli DeTarr
Evelyn
Lois
Bill DeTarr
Vernon
Albia
Wiley Hutchingon
David
Louilla
Lown Secures Truck for Asphalt Spreader Mounting
The town has secured a truck for mounting the asphalt spreading machine. Councilman O. C. Easter will take the truck to Kansas City today Thursday for mounting of the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
O. C. Easter
Noted Evangelist Brings New Life Mission to Albia
Dr. Lawrence L. Lacour, evangelist for the Iowa Des Moines Conference, will lead a New Life Mission at First Methodist Church in Albia from April 28 to May 5 with services at 745 PM. He will be assisted by Mrs. Lacour. Invitations reach Methodists and others across south central Iowa through Pastor Rev. Donald C. Bissinger. The Lacours have 20 years in evangelistic ministry under Methodist auspices and in summer travel guide American clergy and laymen to establish churches in unevangelized areas of Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence L. Lacour
Iowa-Des Moines
The
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Albia
Lacour
Iowa
Donald c. Bissinger
Albia Church
Lacours
Japan
Moravia Seniors Headed to Lake of the Ozarks Trip
Moravia high school seniors left at 4:00 a m for a Lake of the Ozarks trip and will return Saturday evening. Bus transport was by Russell Hughes with chaperones Mrs Hughes Mr and Mrs Wm Carr and Mr Clarence Sheldon. The group stays at Kirkwood lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Lake of the Ozarks
Russell Hughes
Hughes
Wm. Carr
Clarence Sheldon
Carr
Sheldon
Kirkwood Lodge
Sectional baseball tourney to open next week here
The sectional baseball tournament will be held here next week starting with two games Monday afternoon. Udell meets Blakesburg at 2:00 and Moulton battles Melrose at 3:00. Moravia faces Centerville at 2:00 Wednesday, with finals set for Friday afternoon.
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Udell
Blakesburg
Moulton
Melrose
Moravia
Centerville
Progressive Club Meets at Mrs Ralph McDonough
The Progressive Club gathered Tuesday evening with Mrs Ralph McDonough hosting. Three tables of bridge played as Mrs Rowena Mc Fatridge won high score. Brownies topped with ice cream and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McDonough
Rowena McFatridge
FHA Banquet and Style Show At MHS Gymnasium
The Future Homemakers of America held their annual banquet and style show in the MHS gym Thursday April 11 with 114 attending. Diana Burton gave the invocation, Joan Fox served as toastmistress, Janice Mosley delivered the creed, and Larry Roberts was crowned king. Special music came from the girls quartet. Jewell Miller narrated the style show. Judy Smith and Karen Scott tied for first in the dress division, Patty Harris won first in a skirt, Nancy Turner in a blouse, Martha McCord in a sal t. Mrs. Jack Long and Mrs. Max McDonough judged the style event. Benediction by Mary Moseley. Banquet organized by band mothers and clubs. waiters included Von Gardner, Sandy Anderson, Sandy Walker, Sandy Card, Linda Coulson, Doug Morris, Gary Pfannebecker, Jerry Hinote, Ronnie Van Zante, and Richard Mason. Officers listed: Martha McCord, Joan Fox, Janice Mosley, Marlene Rinehart, Jewell Miller, Ann Michalovich, Karen Stott, Nancy Bablenz, LaVonne Card, Nancy Vance. There are 42 members. Jewell Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Homemakers of America
Diana Burton
Joan Fox
Janice Mosley
Larry Roberts
Hae Jewell
Miller
Judy Smith
Karen Scott
Patty Harris
Nancy Turner
Martha McCord
Jack Long
Max McDonough
Mary Moseley
Band Mothers, Club
von Gardner
Sandy Anderson
Sandy Walker
Sandy Card
Linda Coulson
Doug Morris
Gary Pfannebecker
Jerry Hinote
Ronnie van Zante
Richard Mason
Marlene Rinehart
Jewell Miller
Ann Michalovich
Karen Stott
Nancy Bablenz
LaVonne Card
Nancy Vance
Moravia Garden Club Plant Sale at Legion Home
The Moravia Garden club holds a plant shrub bulb and food safe sale at the Legion home on Saturday April 27. Sandwiches pie and coffee will be sold to the public beginning at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Garden Club
Legion Home
Church Services Schedule and Treasurer Training Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Rev Lynn Hing as minister and Earl Boyer as Sunday School Superintendent. Morning worship at 10 55 AM Youth Fellowship 6 30 PM Boys and Girls Fellowship 6 30 PM Evening service 7 30 PM Midweek service Wednesday 8 PM. Treasurer training Monday April 29 8 PM. Stewardship Sunday for Council members April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn &. Hing
Earl Boyer
Revival Services At Nazarene Church Begin Thursday
Church of the Nazarene announces Rev H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Schedule includes 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:00 p.m. Junior Missionary service 7:45 p.m. Evening Evangelistic. Revival Time with Rev and Mrs Bebout begins Thursday evening the 25th at 7:45 p.m. Come, you will enjoy these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
R. E. Bebout
Grace Methodist Church Service Notice
Grace Methodist Church announces Rev. John Grenfell as pastor with Delmar Dowd as Sunday School Superintendent. Schedule includes 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Worship, 6:30 p.m. M. F., 7:30 p.m. Evening service. Choir practice Monday April 29 at 7:08 p.m. Mother-Daughter Banquet May 1 at 6:30 p.m. Speaker Mrs Alvin Maberry. tickets contact Mrs Daphen Prough by April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Alvin Maberry
Daphen Prough
Christian Church Announces Sunday Schedule and May Dinner
Christian Church announces services led by Pastor Donald Plum and Superintendent Mrs Birdie Main with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Communion at 11 00 a m followed by a flannel graph lesson led by Mrs Perry. Wednesday May Ladieux Aid serves dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Perry Leader
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Service Attendance
Fairview Grace Methodist Church led by Rev Glen Lochhead with Sunday School superintendent Kermit Gladfelder reports 9 00 a.m. Sunday School and 9 45 a.m. worship service and an attendance of 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Grace Methodist Church
Glen Lochhead
Kermit Gladfelder
Richard Smith tapped for Omicron Delta Kappa at Drake
Drake University announced the tapping of Richard Smith for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa an honorary organization for men. The tapping ceremony occurred April 15 and recognizes leadership and scholarship as Smith completes his second year in the Drake law college He also earned a Fisher Foundation monetary award for scholastic achievement at the law school's Supreme Court Day earlier this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake University
Richard Smith
Omicron Delta Kappa
Richard
Drake Law College
Law School
Supreme Court
Fisher Foundation
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Frank Veach 90th
Mrs Frank Veach celebrated her 90th birthday Tuesday at her son John Veach’s home. Friends and Sunday school Golden Links joined in, with refreshments and birthday greetings. The pastor Dr G S Bruland attended among other Centerville guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Veach
Inlaw
John Veach
Veach
Golden Links
G. S. Bruland
Clara Pullman
Blanche Dot- Son
Esta McFarland
Virginia Hand
Lottie Swan
Roxie McKay
Fila Reisner
Ethel Adams
L. Conway
Alex Orr
Roberts
Centerville
Art ‘Fox
C. L. Hartinger
Richard Veach
Jo Ellen
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Meets. Odd Fellows Talk
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs. Alonzo Turner presiding. The reobligation ceremony was given and the charter undraped and redraped for departed state members. Mrs. Nelle Utterback spoke on the 138th anniversary of the Odd Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Easter Sunday Services Draw Large Attendance
Methodist church morning service drew 170 with Rev. Grenfell on Newness of Life. E. U. B. church attendance reached 195 as Rev. King spoke on Resurrection Power and Rev. Smith preached Because I Live Ye Shall Live Also to 39. Christian church had 41 at morning services. Sunrise services were well attended by church youth. Rev. Deedrick led Methodist service. Mason and Van Zante hosted E. U. B. service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Grenfell
King
LaVern Smith
Christian Church
E. U, B. Church
Leslie Deedrick
Harold Mason
Carl van Zante
E. U. B. Service
Flower Growing Lesson at Centerville
A public horticulture meeting will be held at the Agriculture Building in Centerville on Thursday April 25. Extension horticulturist Ben Vance will conduct the session covering perennial and annual flowers. Colored slides will illustrate the instruction and all interested persons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Ben Vance
Extension Horticulturist
Easter Dinner at Robert Foster Home
After church at Main Station, a Easter dinner was hosted at the Robert Foster home. Guests included Clyde McKern Jernny Dove Pearl Lamantia Anita Lamantia Clif ton Ervin Tommy Jo Dell Fred Kennis Ronnie Bobby Morrison Craig Cindy Grant City Mo. Council Bluffs Ottumwa Des Moines Bettendorf. Afternoon egg hunt and group singing featured Fern and Orman. Saturday night guests included Al Clark Fred Kennis Anita Lamantia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Station
Robert Foster
Clyde McKern
Jernny Dove
Pearl
Anita Lamantia
Centerville
Clifton Ervin
Tommy
Jo Dell
Silvis
Fred Kennis
Ronnie
Bobby
Bettendorf
Richard Morrison
Craig
Cindy
Grant City
Jack
MeeKern
Terri
Charles
Council Bluffs
Orman Lemonds
Jimmy
Lyla
Linda
Ottumwa
al Clark
Jim Clark
Des Moines
Fern
Orman
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Frank Rogers
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Frank Rogers. Thirteen members answered roll call. Mrs C L Hartinger presided. Mrs Harry Glick spoke on Through Gates of Splendor and Mrs Preston Hedgecock led quiz games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Frank Rogers
C. L. Hartinger
Harry Glick
Preston Hedgecock
Church Ladies Dinner Menu for May First
The Christian church ladies will serve a Wednesday dinner on May 1. Menu includes baked ham mashed potatoes and brown gravy green beans green vegetable salad apple sauce pickles jelly bread and butter pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Mes Brooks Elected to County Auxiliary
A 6:30 dinner preceded the county Spring convention of the American Legion Auxiliary at Centerville. Mrs. Larry Brooks was elected vice president. officers to be installed in July. Kay Overturf won top honors in the Moravia commercial department contests and state F B L A spelling event. Seventy students from Milton Pulaski Cantril Moulton Udell Blakesburg Moravia entered six contests on April 18 with multiple firsts, seconds, and thirds awarded to area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Centerville
Larry Brooks
Moravia
Gerald Morgan
American Legion
Morgan
Marvin Gardner
Don Tscherter
Leonard Palmer
Ernest Kincade
Lester Brain
Kay Overturf
Kay
Firat
Cedar Falls
Lamont
Scribbler
Free Photo Session For Union Babies This Monday
The Union newspaper invites parents to bring their children to the Community Building on Monday between 9 am and 5 pm for free baby portraits. No charge, no subscription or obligation, and prints can be purchased later directly through a studio. Appointments via Ellen Paxston or Wendell Condra. Easter visitors listed with families also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al A
Ellen Paxston
Surprise Party for Mrs. Fred Christy Sets Birthday Night
A surprise birthday party was held Wednesday for Mrs. Fred Christy. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Calhoun and family, Raymond Perry and Richard, Amy, John, Clarence and Floyd Hiner, Mr and Mrs. Wi Christy and children, Doyle Christy family, Gerald Rinehart, Mike, Aubrey Christy, Bert Rinehart and Mary Lou, James McDonald and Mark, and Barbara Christy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beret
Jed Christy
Karl Lee
James McDonald
Mark
Fred Christy
Barbara
Service Members News from Navy and Army Posts
Bobby Carter is promoted to private first class and assigned as a battery mail clerk at Fort Davis Canal Zone. Carson Jordan, personnel man third class USN, returns to Newport RI aboard USS Charles H. Roan after a seven month Mediterranean and Middle East cruise visiting Gibraltar Italy Greece Sicily Corfu Massawa Mombasa Capetown Freetown and San Juan. Basra’s royal welcome marked the cruise highlight with King Faisal II hosting Rear Admiral Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Carter
Robert N. Carter
U.S
H. Q
Fort Davis
Canal’ Zone
Carson J, Jordan
USN
Carson Jordan
Newport
R. I
Charles H. Roan
Mediterranean
Middle East
Sixth Fleet
Gibraltar
Italy
Greece
Sicily
Corfu
Cape of Good Hope
Massawa
Eritrea
Mombasa
Kenya
Capetown
Africa
Freetown
Sierra Leone
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Basra
Iraq
Faisal II
Jack P. Monroe
Missionary couple announce birth of daughter Donna Ruth
Flight Stork and Mrs Tam Stixrud, formerly Moravians in the Belgian Congo, announce the birth of a daughter named Donna Ruth on April 1. She weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces and is welcomed by a sister and brother. Dale Callen of Des Moines and Mrs J R Callen are also noted in the family announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Stixrud
Belgian Congo
Donna Ruth
Dale Callen
Des Moines
Craig
Bruce
J. R. Callen
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Home Economist
E. U. B. Ladies Aid
2D Robinsons
Lown
Albia Methodist Church
Lake OF Ozarks
Progressive Club
MHS Gymnasium
Virgil Easter
Union
the McClurg Implement Co
Mes
Frank
Rebekahs
ODD Fellowship
Brooks
Inss
DeLoris Hiatt
Bill O'Hara li
Mona Malin
Dick Mason
Ann Mihalovich
Janet Phillips
Mary Proctor
Carl Rouse
Larry Smith
Dick Sweeden
Janice Victoy
Eugene Vincent
Linda Ward
Karen Woodward
Lois Arnold
Mary DuVall
Lee Ann Heckman Dopanesenene
Mary Mosley
Sraeede
Sandy Carol
Karen Pfannebecker
Carol
Robinson
Mrs
Stork
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