ISU Elects Officers Names Executives
ISU re elects Edward L Shutts as president of Iowa Southern Utilities at the annual board meeting. H L Mann is reelected executive vice president and Robert W Greenleaf becomes vice president and treasurer. Other officers include W D Welch secretary and assistant treasurer and H J Prow general auditor. Centerville district officers listed with staff and service figures for Centerville and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Shutts
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
H. L. Mann
Robert W. Greenleaf
Mr. Shutts
Iowa Southern
W. D. Welch
H. J. Prow
Robert Valentin
Centerville
J. A. Bradley
A. Rampelbuerg
L. Wiles
R. J. Flowers
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Kathryn Casale
Mrs Kathryn Casale was honored at a bridal shower at the Lloyd McDanel home Friday evening. Hostesses were Mrs Lee Johnson Mrs Gerald Hawk and Mrs Lloyd McDanel. Guests included many named local women and couples with refreshments of cake nuts mints and ice tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Casale
Lloyd McDanel
Lee Johnson
Gerald Hawk
Averill Easter
Olin Foster
Harold Wheeler
Mae Benge
Trenton Gladfelder
Belle Whicker
Lee Benz
Bob Foster
Carl Tomlin
Kenneth Gladfelder
Jel) McDanel
Randy
George McCannon
Gene Tisue
Bert McKelp
Lyndon McDanel
Shirley Townsend
Dwight ‘Coop
Homer Weldon
Marilyn
Daphne Hilton
Doyle Hampton
Addie Sheldon
Allie Argo
Clayton Sheldon
John W. McAninch
Charlotte
Charles Fadiga
Janie
Minnie Yeager
Louise Hutton
Clare Russell
Louise Petefish
Lucile Matthew
Bill Reeves
Harley Tisue
Lester Cochran
Ray Harrison
Bud McDanes
Aleta Albertson
Clarence Sheldon
Sandra Hiatt Represents Taylorette 4-H Club
The Taylorette 4-H club met April 20, 1955, selecting Sandra Hiatt to run for county office. Members prepared portfolios and viewed demonstrations on making cleaning and dusting units. Speakers included Donna Underwood on Stone City and Shirley Walter on dusting units. visitors and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorette 4-H Club
Sandra Hiatt
Shirley Walter
Donna Underwood
Stone City
Grant Wood
Iowa
Sandre Hiatt
Sharon
Nellie Argo
Nancy Roblenz
Madge Lee
Mary Elien Condra
Dana Easter
Ann W Mihalovich
Shirley
Joyce Walter
Guy Argo
Lee
Judy Smith
Dana Kaster
Showers School Basket Dinner and Closing Notice
Showers school will close on Wednesday May 4 with a basket dinner. A door prize and games for everyone in the afternoon. Everyone welcome. Robart Fuster teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robart Fuster
Church Schedule and Events at Grace and First Christian
Grace Methodist and First Christian Church list weekly services and activities. Rev John Grenfell and Rev W F T Evans lead services with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Choir practice May 2 at 7:45 p.m. Mother and Daughter party May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Union menu notes and dinner details included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist ‘Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Stmy
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church Announces Schedule
Reverend Lynn J. King leads services with Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 10 55 a m Evening service at 8 p m and a midweek service Wednesday at 8 p m A meeting for Children s Department teachers and officers is Thursday at 8 p m An infant baptism is planned Sunday morning and a brief installation of new church officers follows Annual conference starts Tuesday May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
Children's Department
Local Residents Take Frequent Trips and Visits
Local residents made a flurry of short trips and social visits across towns. Mr. and Mrs. Turner traveled to Excelsior Springs Missouri for a few days while others visited Grant City and Des Moines. Swine producers banquet attendance, picnics, and hospital recoveries shade a day of community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Turner
Excelsior Springs
Robert Foster
Clyde MecKern
Jennie Dove
Pearl Lamantia
Anita
Richard Morrison
Grant City
Morrison
Jacquetta McKern
Clarence Caster
Floyd Caster
E. C. Caster
Cottonwood
Glen Burns
Dayne Taylor
Art Fox
Des Moines
Adel
Chris Bogart
George Mel Combs
St Albia
Softball Practice Tonight at Ball Diamond 7:30
Softball practice scheduled for Thursday evening at the ball diamond at 7 30 weather permitting.
Christian Church Dinner Menu and Thank You Note
Menu for the Christian church dinner on May 4 lists meat loaf and gravy mashed potatoes lima beans pickles and relish salad pie and coffee. Ano McDonough thanks all for cards gifts and flowers while in Albia hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Albia
Auxiliary plans for sick room equipment drive
The American Legion Auxiliary Units of Appanoose county launch a countywide drive to provide sick room equipment free for residents in their homes. Funds come from sales of farm and related publications, with salesmen carrying letters signed by county and unit presidents including Moravia, Centerville, Mystic, Unionville, and Moulton leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Appanoose County
Genevieve Morgan
Moravia
Virginia McDonough
Wilma Close
Mystic
Anna M. Bear
Centerville
Lucille Alden
Unionville
Josephine , Cornett
Moulton
Reunion of Class No 9 at Methodist church
Class No 9 of the Methodist church held its 62nd annual reunion on Sunday April 24 after a morning service. A cooperative lunch followed. The class organized in March 1893 with charter members Alonzo Turner Charles Fulton and Charles Ensley present. Letters were read from members in Canada Montana California and other states. Mrs D E Bishop teaches the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Alonzo Turner
Charlies Fulton
Charles Ensley
Eunice Sutter
Canada
Montana
Garrett Harn
Lester Jones
California
John McCord
Wm. Gardner
T. R. Gardner
D. E. Bishop
Mrs Bill Long Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs Bill Long was honored Wednesday afternoon April 20 at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Robert Foster. After games gifts were opened door prize won by Mrs John Horstman. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches mints cookies coffee and iced tea. 35 guests attended including Mrs Vern Longard Mrs Orman Lemonds and children of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Long
Robert Foster
John Horstman
Vern Longard
Orman Lemonds
Ottumwa
Records Required for Wool Payment
Wool and sheep growers in Ap Panoose county must obtain specific information from buyers to qualify for wool payment benefits. Bills of sale or accounts must show seller details, date, weights, net proceeds, and deductions. consignments require gross proceeds and deductions. Filing with the county ASC is required within 30 days after the marketing year ends. payments use a 62 cent per pound target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap Panoose
ASC
Honor the Senior Class Play "Galloping Ghosts" Friday
A senior class play titled Galloping Ghosts will be performed Friday evening in the gym at 7 30. The event invites students staff and families to attend and celebrate senior performers and contributions to the school.
Band Concert At Filmore Features Bach Holmes Baroni
A band concert presented by Filmore showcases performances by Bach Holmes Baroni and Alford Foreman Olivadou satay among others. The event centers on pieces Allerseelen and Time Marches On with Belton Lang noted in program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filmore
Bach Holmes
Baroni
Alford
Esther Perry Hostess to Shanghai Club
The Shanghai club met on April 20 with Esther Perry hosting. Members and visitors included Doris and Elaine Christy, Doris N and Barbara Christy, Dorothy Calhoun, Delbert and Karl Lee Calhoun, Icel Christy, Amy Hiner, Hazel and Bert Rinehart, Raymond and Esther Perry, and L. R. Perry of Albia. The day’s work involved sewing carpet ragas cutting and piecing quilt blocks. The next meeting is set with Riceal Scott on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai Club
Esther Perry
Dorothy Calhoun
Olive May McDonald
Doris
Elaine Christy
Doris N
Barbara Christy
Dorothy
Delbert
Karl Lee Calhoun
Icel Christy
Amy Hiner
Hazel
Bert Rinehart
Esther
Raymond Perry
L. R. Perry
Albia
rIceal Scott
Taylors Observe 48th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Otha Taylor celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on a Wednesday evening April 20. Guests included Mr and Mrs Buell Taylor and son Jay Dayne Taylor and Mrs Burdete Ward with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Taylor
Buell Taylor
Jay
Dayne Taylor
Rev Deeters At Udell For Sunday Services
Topeka Kansas couple Rev and Mrs W R Deeter visited Udell and attended Brethren and Fairview churches on Sunday. A noon basket dinner drew many from local congregations and ten visitors from Seymour Moravia Unionville and Centerville. An afternoon program featured music talks and visiting. The Deeters stayed with Dell Wilson then with Minnie Replogle before returning Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Deeter
Topeka
Kansas
Ora Powell
Deeter
Brethren
Fairview
Seymour
Moravia
Unionville
Centerville
Deeters
Dell Wilson
Minnie Replogle
Olive Atkinson
San Diego
Calif
Dewey Houser, Jr
Sons
Knoxville
Dewey
Hollingshead to Leave Albia Post Office
Mrs. A E Hollingshead who has served as Albia postmaster since 1933 reports she submitted resignation to the postal department. Appointed by President Roosevelt, an acting postmaster is to be named pending exams and appointment of a regular successor. She has been a prominent figure in Monroe County civic affairs for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hollingshead
Albia
Postal Department
Hollingshead
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Monroe County
Orville Burton Treated At Albia Hospital
Orville Burton was taken to Monroe county hospital at Albia Saturday night for treatment. He is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Burton
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Regular Meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 4. F. and A. M. Monday evening May 2 at 8:00 pm. Work in the first degree and presentation of a 50-year certificate. Visiting brothers welcome. Paw Dicks W M C C Cauison Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No
Paw Dicks
Former Moravia Student Weds in California
Mary Pike daughter of Beverly Hills Calif residents wed Dwight Clark son of Columbus Junction residents in Lakewood California on March 25 1955. Clark a 1944 Moravia High School graduate attended ALB business school in Des Moines served two years in the Navy and is now assistant manager at Morris Plan Financing Co Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pike
Wm. Pike
Beverly Hills
California
Dwight Clark
Long Beach
Lloyd Clark
Near
Sconium
Columbus Junction
Ateight Pa
Lakewood
Navy
Clark
Morris Plan Financing Co
Calif
Lioyd Clark
Farewell honors Louis Schaffner family
Mr and Mrs Louis Schaffner and family were given a farewell party Tuesday at the First Christian church. They plan to move to Seymour after school ends. A table and lamp were given as a gift. The event included games and refreshments of pie and coffee. Arrangements were led by Mrs Melisa Felton, Mrs Della Bivins, and Mrs Mamie DuVall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schaffner
First Christian Church
Schaffners
Seymour
Melisa Felton
Della Bivins
Mamie DuVall
Happy Helpers Meet With Joann Moore
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H club met April 20 at Joann Moore's home. Rosalie Sneeden, president, opened at 8. Roll call cited My Favorite Spring Flower. Two business talks were offered on aids for a beautiful room and the Grant Wood picture Stone City. Plans were discussed for a Mother and Daughter Tea on April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Happy Helpers
Joann Moore
Rosalie Sneeden
Mary Lou
Rinehart
Stone City
Grant Wood
Rosie Sneeden
Connie
Charlotte McAninch
Janet Nash
Mary Lou Rinehart
Martha Potts
Janice Mosley
Martha McCord
K. C. Potts
Dick Brown
Elbert Moore
Meet 10 Consider Cub Scouts Here Monday
Parents of boys aged 8 to 10 are reminded of a meeting to discuss forming a Cub Scout pack. The session is set for Monday night at the Legion hall, and at least one parent per boy should attend to learn about the scouting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Geome
Dixie Land Band Places Fourth in Teen Talent Show
Moravia high school entrant in the Teen talent show at Center ville Tuesday night took 4th place or honorable mention. The Dixie Land Band consisted of Charles Turner Dick Tomlin Max ine Firkins Lavonne Card and Bobby Tomlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Dixie Land
Charles Turner
Dick Tomlin
Maxine Firkins
Lavonne Card
Bobby Tomlin
Plans for Installation at Women’s Society meeting
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Ralph McDonough's home on April 20. They planned the May church event which includes an installation of officers and a 12:30 cooperative luncheon. Diane Kincade, Diane Burton, Nancy Turner, Lee Ann Heckman and Joyce Kincade performed a piano recital after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service of the
Methodist Church
Ralph McDonough
Mary Burns
E. C. Caster
United States
McDonough
Mearl Walter
Diane Kincade
Diane Burton
Nancy Turner
Lee Ann Heckman
Joyce Kincade
Carter
N. R.ward
Senior play invites and weekend notices at Moravia
A Moravia area column lists events and visits including the senior play at the school gym Friday at 7 30 pm and Come to the Senior Class Play April 29. It notes visits by Elsie Adams Roy Adams and many relatives from Rockford Denver Chariton Albia Waterloo and Des Moines with long weekend gatherings at various homes and local spots. An infant named Michael Dean born to Leo and wife is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Adams
Roy Adams
Ottumiva
John Clark
Rockford
Ill
Charlea Broshar
James Keater
Rex Clark
Walnut City
Nate Morris
Denver
Colo
James Clester
Charito
Centerville
Flora Jones
Skip” Broshar
Des Moines
Paul Broshar
Jerold Luse
Ronnie Tomlin
Bob Sandifer
Jack Wilson
Leon McDanel
Bill Rose
Bill O'Hara
Bill Harsh
Vern Thorsen
Raymond Vance
FFA
Council Bluffs
Irene Bowers
Coon Rapiids
Jack McDonough
Basil Cowell
Dwight Main
Birdie Main
Glen Fowler
Lorraine
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Opal Harris
Duane Veach
Albert Veach
Elmer Stufflebeam
Ruth Snodgrass
Brookfield
L. M. Williams
Williams
Newton
Luther Cster
Max McDonough
Leo Dagle
del Donahoo
Garnet McDonough
Dagle
Jimmie
Debbie
Moravia
Michael Dean
Military Services Tuesday For Clester
Military services were held Tuesday afternoon for Tief Lesley Clester who died in Reno Nevada on April 19 1955 at age 56. Moravia and Albia Legion Posts conducted the services at Moravia cemetery with burial there following and military rites by the local posts. He is survived by his daughter Mary Katherine Kleinfelter son-in-law C R Kleinfelter grandson Bobby sisters Ola Burger and Bertha Morrin and brother James T Clester with other relatives. He served in the Navy during World War II and worked in the barber trade after returning home. Funeral services were held April 26 at 3 30 pm at Turner Funeral Home Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iief Clester
Reno
Nevada
Moravia
Albia Legion
Moravia J
Tief Lesley Clester
James Andrew and
Mary Clester
Henry ‘County
Iowa
William Iles
Roy
Helen Thompkins
Mary Katherine Kleinfelter
Los Angeles
California
William Tief
United States Navy
C. R. Kleinfelter
Bobby
Ola Burger
Castle Rock
Colorado
Bertha Morrin
Englewood
James T
Chariton
Turner Funeral Home
Louis Schaffner
Moravia and
Albia
Girls Missionary Guild Meeting at Mrs Firkins Home
Miss Maxine Firkins hosted the Girls Missionary Guild gathering Thursday evening. The lesson focused on witnessing and tools for mission work. Speakers discussed needs in Africa and Ybor City, Florida. Plans were made for a May mother daughter meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Firkins
Jess
Girls Missionary Guild
Nussion
oReschera Mardeena Hiatt
Africa
Ybod City
Florida
Margaret Condra
DeLoris Hiatt
Ann Paxston
Mabel Coulson
Emery Hiatt
Lynn King
Linda Ward
Mary Schrodt
George Firkins
Maie Waughop Breaks Hip After Fall Monday
Maie Waughop of the Garnet McDonough home fell Monday afternoon in the living room and fractured a bone near the right hip. She was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Centerville for X rays and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maie Waughop
Garnet McDonough
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Band Mothers Seek New Club Members
All mothers of the junior and senior bands and twirlers are invited to join the Band Mothers club. Interested individuals should contact Mrs. Ron Woodward or Mrs. George Firkins by Tuesday, May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Ron Woodward
George Firkins
Plan Card Shower for Mrs. Etta Halden
Mrs. Etta Halden the 86 year old resident of West Portal Nursing Home Clarinda will observe her birthday on Saturday May 7 A card shower is planned to help her pass the time Cards may be sent to 322 Garfield Clarinda to arrive for the occasion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Halden
Clarinda
Garfield
West Portal
Furlough Returns for Army Families at Fort Sill and Anchorage
In Fort Sill Oklahoma Pvt El Mark H Allen US 55492920 B Barry 602 FA Bn sent his address while in basic training. Jerry Pettibone with the Army stationed at Anchorage Alaska arrived home Friday for a 30 day furlough with his wife Joan and his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Pettibone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Allen
Fort Sill
Okla
el Mark H. Allen
B. Barry
Oklahoma
Jerry Pettibone
Anchorage
Alaska
Joan
Dan Pettibone
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Cincinnati
Exline
Promise City
Plano
Udell
Brazil
Jeroms
Avery, Rathbun
Numa
Taylorettes
Caurcars
Burdette Grubb
Gary
Edith Plowman
Douds
Robert Grubbs
Ray Poage
Frank Rogers
Charley Johnson
Mr. Pleasant
Larry Brooks
Danny
W. L. Brooks
Judy
Burnett Pherigo
Carl Coffin
W. N. Miller
Charles Coffin
Dwight Glick
Roechford
Harry Glick
Merle Talbert
Smith Hospital
Johnny Spencer
Denis
John Robison
J. D. Pence
Christian Church Menu
Ano McDonough
Junior High Girls Glee Club
Kew
Deis
Bronte
High School Girls Glee Club
Silvers-Scotson
the Woodpecker
Nevin
Porter
the Star
Rogers
Baldwin
Symphony No
Richard Tomlin
Little Bob Riding Hood
Sree
Barnum and Batley
Foreman
Olivadou
Satay
R. Strauss
Belton-Lang
Shanghai
Taylors
Rev. Deeters
Mrs. Hollingshead
Albia Hospital
Dixie Land Band
Girls Guild
Mrs
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