Russell Hughes Elected Moravian Fall Festival President
Russell Hughes was elected president of the Moravian Fall Festival at a Friday night meeting in the community building. R R Pennington retires as president. Mrs Larry Breaks was re elected head of the ladies department. Other officers include Ira Boyer and Harold Mason as vice presidents Loyd Carter secretary Rowena McFatridge treasurer Mrs Max McDonough and Mrs Nellie Williams as women’s apartment officers Dates for the 1956 festival are September 6 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Tfutghen
R. R. Pennington
Larry Breaks
Ira Boyer
Harold Mason
Loyd Carter
Rowena McFatridge
Max McDonough
Nellie. Williams
Union Farmerettes Grooming Contest Held April Meeting
The Union Farmerettes met April 20 at Jean Taylor’s home with five members present. Lois Strunk led a shampoo talk and Ann Exline demonstrated brushing. Joan Main won the junior division and Carol Mullins the senior division. Refreshments were served, next meeting set with Ann Exline on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmerettes
Jean Taylor
Caroy
Lois Strunk
Ann Exline
Doyle Anderson
Joan Main
Carol Mullins
Guy Roberts Surgery Patient at Corydon
Guy Roberts of Allerton formerly of Morayia vicinity is recovering from surgery. He was operated on at the Corydon hospital on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Roberts
Corydon
Allerton
Morayia
Mr. Roberts
Corydon Hospital
Dairy Sweet Opens Friday With New Bert and Freeda Flavor
Dairy Sweet announces Friday April 27 grand opening. Bert and Freeda names appear in the notice alongside the bakery launch and celebratory details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hander Pot Eee Ctiegt
Bert’ ‘Arid Einage Freeda Se
Service News From Families of Servicemen
The Hiatt family reports Robert E Hiatt advanced to Engineman 3rd Class aboard the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean after one year in Navy service. He will likely return stateside in spring 1957 with new shipboard address in New York. Jesse L Allen earns Honor Man in his San Diego Marine Recruit Depot platoon amid notes from Lt Col Williams and Major General McQueen. Other families share service addresses for Wendell W Phillips at Fort Lee and Howard W Phillips at Fort Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Hiatt
Robert
Navy
Mediterranean
6Th Fleet
States
Robert E. Hiatt
FPO
New York
Jesse L. Allen
Jasper B. Allen
Moravia
Jessa
San Diego Marine Corps
Allen
John E. Williams
J. C. McQueen
Jesse
Evangelical United Brethren Church Evening Concert Announcement
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev. Lynn J. King lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:55 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. The evening service will be dismissed to hear the Chicago Evangelistic Institute a cappella choir. Midweek service Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Class Leader Harold Mason to lead on May 2 in the pastor’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Methodist Church
A Cappela
Chicago Evan+ vetbalistic Institute
Harold Mason
First Christian Church Mra May Programs
The bulletin lists activities at First Christian Church Mra led by Mrs. Marshall Perry. Sunday School at 11, Communion, Bible Study at 7 30 p m on the 11th chapter Daniel, Ladies Aid meeting Wednesday May 2, and a Union menu this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church Mra
Birdie Main
Daniel
Marshall Perry
Ladies Aid
Church Activities At Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. Donald R. Thurman as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday schedule includes 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 7:00 p.m. Peoples meeting and Junior Society 8:00 p.m. Evening service. The evening service will be dismissed to attend the Chicago Evangelistic Institute a cappella choir concert at the Methodist church. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Frank Woodward
Peoples’ Meeting
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church Calendar and Choir Concert
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev John Grenfell as pastor and Mrs Karl Tuttle as Sunday School superintendent. Services include Sunday School at 10 00 a m worship at 11 00 a m evening service 7 00 p m and choir practice at 8 00 p m The Vennard A Cappella choir of G BE will give a sacred concert Thursday April 26 at 7 45 p m A church meeting for evangelism and outreach is planned for Wednesday May 2 at 6 30 p m Family night follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
M. Y
Vennard
G BE
Oniaiemibership
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule
Fairview Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. Blackstone with Kermit Gladfelder as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship Service at 9:40 a.m. Attendance reported at 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Blackstone
Kermit Gladfelder
Gene Hoffman Runs for Iowa State Senate Third District
Gene L Hoffman, farmer at Wear Grove, announces candidacy for Iowa State Senator from the Third District. He operates Apex Angus Farm with Dr RR Edwards near West Grove, formerly Bill Yates farm, and has worked with the Farm Security Administration across multiple Iowa offices. He earned the 1950 USDA Award for Superior Services and seeks public service in Appanoose and Davis counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene L. Hoffman
Wear Grove
Iowa
Dayly
Ap- Panoose
Hoffman
RR. Edwards
Centerville
Towa
West Grove
Bill Yates
Farm Security Administration
Farmers Home Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hampton
Indianola
FHA
Ames
Indianapolis
Gene
Navy
Pacific
Appanoose County
Appanoose
Davis Counties
Weatherly Family Visit Recorded in LaPorte City Notice
Mrs Wilton Weatherly and her husband Jerry of LaPorte City spent Sunday visiting her father M E McDanel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Weatherly
Aon Jerry
LaPorte City
M. E. McDanel
Rainbow Friends Meeting Draws Ninety At Moravia Assembly
The Moravia Assembly of Rainbow for Girls hosted a Friendship meeting at the Masonic Hall with about 90 attendees. Maxine Firkins presided as Worthy Advisor, and guests from several assemblies were presented including Yvonne Cristof Bonds, Eldon Assembly grand treasurer, plus mother advisors and worthy advisors from Pulsaki Seymour Centerville Corydon Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Assembly of
Rainbow For
Masonic Hall
Moravia Assembly
Maxine Firkins
Yvonne Cristof Bonds
Eldon Assembly
Lowa
Pulsaki
Centerville
Eldon
Pulaski
Seymour
Corydon
Moulton
Moravia
Joan, Moore
Charlotte McAninch
Martha Potts
Elbert Moore
K.C. Potts
George Scott
Moravia W S C S Officers Attend Fairfield Workshop
Newly elected Moravia W S C S officers attended the Ottumwa district’s 15th annual convention and workshop in Fairfield. Miss Theresa Hoover, field worker for the Methodist church women’s division, spoke. District officers were elected and installation was conducted by Dr. Everett Staats, Ottumwa district superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia W. S. C.S
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Theresa Hoover
Women's Division
The
Methodist Church
Everett Staats
Surprise Birthday Party for Judy Kay Gladfelder
A surprise 13th birthday party was held at Judy Kay Gladfelder’s home on a Wednesday evening at 6 15. The event featured candles on a cake, hamburgers, hot dogs, pop, ice cream, and cake. Guests included Nancy Benz Norma Gladfelder Pamela Gladfelder Donna Rae Tubaugh Rita Gardner and others with Mr and Mrs Robert C Gladfelder attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Kay Gladfelder
Judy
Nancy Benz
Norma
Pamela Gladfelder
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Rita Gardner
Sharon O'Connor
Joyce Kincade
Alta Cochran
Doris Jean Hawk
Robert C. Gladfelder
Thank You Note to Hospital Friends and Neighbors
Mrs. Darrel Cooper expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers and blood donor typing while in hospital and for neighbors who assisted her family during absence.
Morevia F F A Members Attend State Convention
Morevia F F A members James McCord Paul Turner Jerold Luse Jerry Main Gary Perry Paul Mihalovich Jim Rogers Duane Proctor Larry Roberts Bill Rose Ronald VanZante and Mr Thorson attended the state convention. Jerold Luse played snare in the 109 member F F A band and earned a bronze scrapbook award. James McCord and Paul Turner were delegates. Herbert C Hoover Spencer was elected president and Daryl D Marken Boone secretary Wendell W Bailey Centerville reporter. Governor Hoegh spoke Friday morning and Dan Duhamn national FFA president spoke Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morevia
James McCord
Paul Tuner
Jerold Luse
Jerry Main
Gary Perry
Paul Mihalovich
Jim Rogers
Duane Proctor
Larry Roberts
Bill Rose
Ronald VanZante
Mr. Thorson
Jerold
F. F
Governor Hoegh
Dan Duhamn
Ntional FP
FLA
Jerold ‘Lise
Layette Shower Honors Linda Faith McDanel
Mrs Donald Thurman and Mrs Frank Woodward hosted a layette shower at the Nazarene Parsonage Tuesday afternoon for Mrs LaVerne McDanel and her month old daughter Linda Faith. Guests enjoyed pencil games and gifts were opened by Mrs McDanel. Refreshments of homemade ice cream cookies and punch were served by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Thurman
Frank Woodward
Nazarene Parsonage
LaVerne McDanel
Linda ‘Faith
Family Dinner Honors Mrs Frank Veach
Mr and Mrs John Veach hosted a Sunday family dinner in honor of Mrs Frank Veach’s 88th birthday and her son and daughter in law Richard and Mrs Veach’s 10th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Paul Phillips Moeline Alabama Grant Everman John Koestner Cindy Chia Centerville JoEllen Veach. Mrs Veach’s birthday is April 23 and the wedding anniversary fell on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Veath
Frank ‘Veach
Richard Veach
Paul Phillips
Moéline, al
Mya
Grant Everman
John Koestner
Cindy
Chia
Centerville
JoEllen Veach
Orville Burton in Critical Condition After Heart Attack
Orville Burton, who traveled to Osceola with his wife for a pure bred cattle sale, fell ill en route and was rushed to Clarke County Hospital. He remained on the critical list with a heart attack as doctors placed him in an oxygen tent. Mrs. Burton returned home briefly to gather belongings and make Osceola arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Burton
Clarke County
Osceola
Burton
Orville
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Attends 4th District Convention
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met at the I. O. O. F. hall with Mrs. C. A. Turner presiding. Mrs. R. R. Pennington spoke about the 4th district convention in Centerville. Ten delegates attended. Moravia members helped with the afternoon program. Doughnuts and coffee were served by Mrs. Carrie Tisue and Mrs. Ralph Spencer during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
I. 0. O. F. Hall
C. A. Turner
R. R. Pennington
Centerville
Pennington
Moravia
Carrie Tisue
Ralph Spencer
New Moravia Telephone Books Off The Press
The Moravia Telephone company announces new telephone books just completed and ready for distribution. They feature a yellow lower page section highlighting advertising areas, aiming to resemble the popular yellow pages while keeping the listing portion relatively ad free for this sized community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Teen-Time Talent Show at Albia High School
The Teen-Time Talent show will be held in Albia High School auditorium on Saturday May 5 sponsored by the Albian Lions Club Local talent is invited to participate and asked to contact Bill Rhulman at Albia by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia High School
Albian ‘Lions Club
Ave
Bill Rhulman
Albia
Wrights Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Moulton Dinner
Local relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Fern Wright home in Moulton for a cooperative dinner marking the 25th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Carl Cloyed Zell Wilson LeRoy John John Fank Wilson Trenton Wilson and R C Wilson of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Wright
Moulton
Carl Cloyed
Zell Wilson
LeRoy
John John
Fank Wilson
Trenton Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Centerville
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kind Deeds
Card of thanks from Mrs. Levi Robinson and her sons and families thanking friends for kind deeds and flowers during their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Robinson
Thanks for kindness during our family loss
Mr and Mrs Hugh Crawley and family thank neighbors and friends for cards and acts of kindness shown during the sickness and death of their mother and grandmother Harrison Moore and family also express gratitude on behalf of Mrs Fred Hammond Doyle Crawley Kermit Crawley and Myre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Crawley
Fred Hammond
Doyle Crawley
Kermit Crawley
Myre. Harrison Moore
Boy Scouts Bring Home Honors From Weekend Camporee
Nine members of Moravia Troop 40 joined fellow scouts from Corydon Centerville Moulton Unionville Udell and Albia at the Waubonne District Camporee northwest of Iconium. Local scouts earned one blue ribbon for group camp construction cleanliness and cooking amid more than 20 troops. Scoutmaster Carl Tisue led 9 boys in transportation devotions were conducted by Rev King with worship services Sunday morning. J M Hersman of Albia was recommended for permanent postmaster replacing Mrs Hollingshead who resigned last year. Hersman owns Duncan Book Store and is a veteran resident of Albia with a wife and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl LeCompte
J. M. Hersman
Albia
Hollingshead
Hersman
Duncan Book
Albla
John
Vernon
Moravia
Waubonne
Iconium
Carl Tisue
Bobby Tomlin
Ronnie Broshar
Merrill Coulson
Nathan King
Steven King
Bobby Burns
Jimmy Smith
Ronnie Woodward
Bill Ragan
Moravia Seniors Stage Seventeen Is Awfully Young Play
The Moravia High Senior class presents the annual school play Seventeen Is Awfully Young on Friday May 4 at 8 00 pm The story centers on the Eliot sisters Jan Pampered and Nicki new Riverville residents The cast includes Joann Moore Maxine Firkins Judy Martin Carol Gordon Jack Westmore and others directed by Mrs Gail Tuttle The plot pits beauty against brains with Nicki finding help from Miss Tilby the teacher cataloger of people
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Eliot Sisters
Jan
Darling
Nicki
Mouse
Eliots
Riverville
Jon
Rosstown High
Jack Westmore
Miss Tilby
Rsch
Goofer
Gail Tuttle
Jan Eliot
Joann Moore
Nicki Eliot
Maxine Firkins
Mrs. Eliot
Judy Martin
Carol Gordon
Dale Free
Goofer Petergon
Bill Angel
Albert Eliot
Jerold Luse
Thaddeus
Ronnie Tomlin
Whitcomb Pewberry
Jerry Main
Ruby Rainey
Margaret Condra
Caroline Pratt
Barbara Robinson
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The Christian Church Ladies Aid will serve dinner on May 2. Menu includes Minute Steak with Gravy, New Browned Potatoes, Escalloped Corn, Buttered Peas, Combination Salad, Hot Rolls, Jelly, Pickles, Pie and Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church Ladies Ald
30 Year Masons Honored At Banquet Night
A local Masonic lodge held a Thursday banquet at the Moravia E U B church honoring 50 year members. Seven members have half a century of service with four upcoming 50th milestones including J D Minneson J F Gray and others noted. Guests and speakers included W A Rose and Harn from San Francisco with arrangements by Scott Hawk Kincade and Magon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia E. U. B
George Scott
P. D. Schreiner
E. A. B. Church
Claude Hawk
A.D. Kincade
Harold Magon
Hedrick
Albia
Blakesburg
Columbus Junction
Centerville
Melcher
Louilla
Rockford
Inl
Ottumwa
Mr. Harn
San Francisco
J. D. Minnes
Frank Swaim
J. F. Gray
Harry Pabst
Stephen Gilliland
G. T. Harn
Moravia
Raymie Wilson Vows Heard at Centerville
Barbara Jean Raymie daughter of Mir and Jack L Wilson son of Mr and Mrs W A Wilson were married April 15 at Centerville Methodist Church with Rev Bruland officiating. Bride wore beige satin with pink carnations and wore blue satin for her attendant. Reception at Albia home followed by wedding trip. Bride to finish senior year at Albia high school. Mr Wilson employed in Cedar Rapids. couple to reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Raymie
Mir
Matwhskapater
Albia
Jack
L. Wilson
W. A. Wilson
Blakesburg
Centertile Methodist Church
Bruland
Warren Stokes
Bob Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Richard Raymie
Des Moines
Misa Louise Raymie
Stokes
Albia High School
Wilson
Cancer films shown at Wesley W. C. S. meeting
Mrs Lula R Tillmont chaired the Taylor township cancer education committee as two films were shown at Wesley Chapel on Friday evening. Rev Banks Doggett presented the films to 20 members with Mrs Evelyn Daniels presiding at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula R. Tillmont
Taylor Township
Flight of the Stork Birth Notices
Born April 18 to Mr and Mrs William Carr of Moravia a daughter Tresa Ann at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Carr is Moravia high school coach. Born April 19 in Clarinda to Mr and Mrs Norman Morgan a son Ricky Dean eight pounds four ounces Mrs Morgan formerly Joan Dille. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joby Dille Gravity. Mr and Mrs Gene Judge Folk City Iowa are parents of a son born April 24 at St Jos Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carr
Moravia
Tresa Ann
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Carr
Clarinda
Norman Morgan
Ricky Dean
Morgan
Joan Dille
Joby Dille
Gravity
Gene Judge
Folk City
Iowa
St. Jos
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Hughes
DAIRY
Sweet Open
Gene Hoffman
Rainbow Friendsnp Meeting
C.S
FF. A
Linda
McDanel
Frank Veach
Rebekahs
Wrights
Boy Scouts
Christian Church Menu
Swaim
Gray
Gilliland
W. A. Rose
Memphis
Raymie-Wilson
Centorville
Wesley W. 4
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