Richard Empson to Coach Moravia Schools
Moravia Board of Education hires Richard Empson of Valmeyer Illinois to teach Social Science and Physical Education. Empson, a World War II Navy veteran, is married with one five year old child and has coached and taught in Missouri and Michigan. He attended the University of Arkansas Missouri and the Virginia Military Institute. Remaining vacancies on the faculty are expected to be filled soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Board of Education
Richard Empson
Valmeyer
Ill
Empson
Moravia
Missouri
Michigan
University of Arkansas
University of Missouri
Virginia Military Institute
Moravia Dealer Named to County Draft Board
A Moravia insurance and real estate dealer Chester Brashar has been appointed to serve on the Ap Pancose County Draft Board to assist in administering the newly enacted Fence-time draft of youths for military training. Logan Cain, Albia automobile and monument dealer, was appointed to the Monroe county board. Governor Robert D. Blue made the appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Insurance and Real
Chester Brashar
Ap- Pancose County
D. Logan Cain
Albia Automobile and Monument
Moravia
Monroe County
Robert D. Blue
Rountrees Make Short Visit in Moravia
Dr and Mrs W B Rountree visited Moravia overnight with Mrs Fanchen Winsler then continued to San Angelo Texas from a three week vacation in Boston and New York. Their two children, who had been visiting, returned home with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Rountree
Fanchen Winsler
San Angelo
Texas
Boston
New York
Moravia
Birthday Supper for Mr and Mrs Luse Surprise Family
Children and grandchildren hosted a birthday supper Wednesday evening July 28 for Mr and Mrs Bert Luse. The event honored both birthday celebrants with a meal sponsored by the Morrison, Rueschau, Ashby, and Luse families and Bill Luse and his daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Luse
Luge
Dick Morrison
Harry Rueschau
Raymond Ashby
Mia
Bill Luse
Homecoming for Army Veteran Floyd Caster at Caster Home
Floyd Caster of Tech 4 has received his discharge and arrived at his parents home Mr and Mrs C C Caster on day morn. He served 18 months and was stationed at Fort Meade Maryland, returning home to the family in this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARMY
Floyd Caster
Tech
U. S. Army
Mra
C. Caster
Fort Meade
Maryland
Moving to California Rev and Mrs Hall Swaim family visit
Swaim and family arrived Tuesday morning to visit Frank Swaim and then proceed to Sacramento California where they intend to make their home. The party is traveling from Stockton Illinois to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hall
Swaim
Frank Swaim
Stockton
Sacramento
Calif
E U B District Meet Draws Churches in Moravia
Moravia EUB church hosted Albia district rally on Friday July 30 from 2 to 6 pm with 28 represented churches Albia Sewal Lovilia Moravia and others. Devotions music and talks covered Sunday school work mission work and the Kingdom Advance Program of Denomination plus YF activities and reports from Syracuse York College chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rev. Allen
Sewal
Albina
Lovilia
Harold Varce
Earl Rubuck
W.S.W.S
Carlten Spencer
Albia
Alberta Rick
Patty Walden
Phyllis Rebuck
Mary Rose Main
Sevilla
Earl Rebuck
York
Nebr
State Youth Fellowship
Fhyids Rabyck
Carlton
Spencer
Syracuse
Ind
Lee
York College
Wey
Clifford Carter
Chasiiun
Greope
Albin
Art Fox Garage Opens In New Moravia Location
Moravia welcomes Art Fox to a new square location after purchasing a double building from Bill Luse and Harry Rueschau. The Jarvis East End Cafe occupies one section while the garage occupies the former bowling alley area. Interior was redecorated with rebuilt entrances and new modern equipment being installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox
Mr. Fox
Moravia
Centerville
Bill Luse
Harry Rueschau
Jarvis East End
Fox
Bivin and Robb Implement Co
Marilyn Beaty and Billy Snider Wed in Centerville
Marilyn Beaty daughter of Mr and Mrs Berle Beaty Plano and Billie Snider son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Snider Seymour united in marriage at 6 30 p m Saturday July 24 at the Methodist church in Centerville A candle lighted service with few relatives present Rev Lester Greenwood officiated The bride wore a white street length dress with a shoulder length veil and a red rose corsage The maid of honor Deloris Rash wore pastel blue and white mitts Best man Eugene Darroh wore gray and white carnation boutonnières A reception followed at the bride's parents home Attendees included family and friends from Plano Centerville Seymour Ottumwa and Davenport Best wishes accompanied the couple as they began their new life together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Beaty
Berle Beaty
Plano
Billie Snider
Samuel Snider
Seymour
Methodist Church
Centerville
Lester Greenwood
Deloris Rash
Jerome
Eugene Darroh
Seymour High School
Chariton
Moravia
Omaha
Seymour School
Navy
Berle Beat
Adda Rose
Dean
Rosa Beaty
Clifford Hull
Tommy
Ottumwa
Harold Dean
Bennie
Miles Snicder
Barbara Darrah
Glen’ Davis
Bonnie
Adda¢ Rose
Dean Beaty
July Meeting of Methodist W.S.C.S. at Mrs Hiatt Home
The July meeting of the Methodist church W.S.C.S. was held at Mrs A Hiatt home with president Mrs D E Bishop presiding. Devotions leader was Mrs Riley Callen. Waunelta McConnell gave opening prayer and reading. Program included Poland article by Mrs Bishop, Prussia talk by Mrs Albert Witherby, and Methodist School for Girls by Mrs Gretchen Ashby. Guest Jennie Johnson attended. Refreshments served by hostess and aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Hiatt
D. E. Bishop
Riley Callen
Waunelta McConnell
Centerville
Callen
Bishop
Poland
Prussia
Albert Witherby
Methodist School For Girls
Gretchen Ashby
Jennie Johnson
Glick
Haryld Hudgens
Hold Glick Reunion
The Glick family reunion was held Sunday August 1 at Mrs. J. R. Callen’s home. Attendees included the McDanel and Glick families with multiple relatives listed among the guests as well as Mrs. Harry Phillips and others in Centerville and Plank. The day was pleasant with ideal weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Callen
Wes
Harry Glick
M. E. McDanel
Gaylord
McDanel
Richard and Leon
Mes
Cyril McDanel
Wnd
Norleen Argo
Harry Phillips
Janu
Glen and
Rosemary
Lloyd E. Luse
Craig Coulter
Mabel Glick
Centerville
Ead? Mes
Harry van Antwerp
Joe
Perne
Antwerp
Plang
At Officers' Camp Near Houston Texas
A misread OCR fragment states M Grelip son of Dr and Mrs BE Orelup of Albin attends a summer encampment of reserve officers at Brooke Army Medical Center Houston Texas. Dan is a university student at the University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Grelip
D. BE. Orelup
Albin
Brooke Urtiy Medical
Venta
Sun Houston
Texas
Dan
University of Towa
Rebekahs and Odd Fellows Install in Moravia Lodge
Moravia I O O F Lodge 310 and Moravia Rebekah Lodge 404 held a joint installation on Monday evening July 20. D K Bishop deputy grand master and C A Turner marshal with Mi fred Bishop deputy president and Louemma Palmer marshal led the installing teams. Officers named include Ralph Pfannebecker and Fern Hudgens as nobles grand and vice grand, with a social hour featuring pie and kool aid after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia I. O. O. F
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No
D. K. Bishop
C. A. Turner
Mifred Bishop
Louemma Palmer
C.F
Ralph Pfannebecker
Noble Grand
Frank Lathen
Delmar Dowd
Bert Turner
Donald Dowd
Jess F Puckhouser
H. N. Ultterback
Raymond Ashby
Inside
Guardian
Vess Hiatt
D. E. Bishop
Albert Witherby
Noble Serand
Rebekahs
Fern Hudgens
Fanchen Pfannebecker
Gretchen Ashby
Softball Schedule and Local League Results
Remaining league games list eight matchups including Main Station, Fox Garage, Business Men, Corner Cafe, Easter Coal Co and others with Aug dates. Georgetown edges Easter Con Co in a one sided upset, players claim the local team lacked form. Fox Garage faces Udell and a double header is planned with Centerville Gray Tron Casting Co. and Pillsbury Mills also in key clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Station
Fox Garage
Business Men
Corner Cafe
Easter Coal Co
Georgetown
Easter Con Co
Bill Luse
Udell
Centerville Gray Tron Casting Co
Fox Garage Wam
Sunshine Club Picnic Held at Centerville Park
The Sunshine club and families enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Centerville Park with a large group including Clyde Gladfelder and family, Carl Shaeffer and Chicago visitors, Gus Tisue and many others. Ice cold lemonade and pop were served. Afternoon activities included visits and swimming at the pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Enterville Park
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Carl Shaeffer
Chicago
Gus Tisue
Gene Tisue
Gon
Kenneth Gladfelder
Airs
Bud McDanel
Lyndon McDanel
Clell
Wendell
Lloyd McDanel
Pearly Boyer
Eugene
Butch
Henry Cordes
Jess Gladfelder
Horton Potts
Ray Harrison
John Edward Broshar
Dixie
Carl Tisué
Dean Tomlin
Harley Tisue
Janet Nash
Denny Argo
Picnic Dinner in Honor of Janice Elson
Afi and Mrs M H Elson entertained at a picnic dinner Sunday at Centerville park for the second birthday anniversary of their daughter Janie. Guests included Mrs Harry Lee and daughters Arvilfiy and Shavon of Kirksville Mrs Alva Haggs and Sun Gerald Mrs Paul Turner Mrs Walter Scott and daughters Rebetes and Sheryl of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afi
M. H. Elson
Centerville Park
Janie
Harry Lee
Arvilfiy and
Shavon
Kirksville
Alva Haggs
Sun
Gerald
Paul Turner
Walter Scott
Rebetes
Sheryl
Centerville
Flight of the Stork announces birth in July
Me and Mrs Ronald Clark of Culu become parents to a daughter born July 25. Clark family trace origins to Monavia. Rebebtd wlow lew daughter appears with Stevens family relations. John Mertin Laws of Seattle note prod parents color August 2. Weighed about half a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Clark
Culu
Mes. Clark
Monavia
Dee Stevens
Stevens
Mrs. Furtuss Muricle
John Mertin
Seatt
Jol Mer Hissum
Muravis
Burtons Take Charge at Local Grocery Store
Mr and Mrs Harold Burton announce they have taken over the Maine Bros Brocery with possession set for August 3. The move follows a previously reported transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtons
Harold Burton
Maine Bros. Brocery
Loyalty Day Services At Grace Methodist Moravia IA
The Moravia Grace Methodist Church invites worshippers for Sunday with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m A vocal solo by Loren Walter is planned Special music and loyalty day themes accompany Pastor pro tem Angela McConnell sermon entitled Seek Ye the Kingdom We invite you to worship with us Weasley will preach at 9 45 followed by Sunday school after the preaching service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Lowa
Agneila McConnell
Loren Walter
Weasley
Conium Methodist Church Sermon Continues Foot Prints Series
Wayne Dunlap Pastor Gilbert Callen Sunday School Supt. Morning worship at noon features a sermon on Jesus the Light of the World. The message continues the Foot Prints of Jesus through Mark and underscores church as a path to world unity through God and man. Angela Morgan quotes on the church is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conium Methodist Church
Wayne Dunlap
Gilbert Callen
Jesus
Mark
God
Angela Morgan
Christ
Hilton Church 8 Trestle Pastor Sunday Service Times
Sunday School starts at 10 00 a m with church service at 11 00 a m Chered night and stereopticon Pictures screen this Friday at 5 00 o'clock The Brow ing Church extends a warm welcome to all attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Church
Trestle
Nazarene Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Meetings
Church of the Nazarene lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with H. Johnson as superintendent, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:40 p.m. N.Y. B.S. 8:00 p.m. Worship Service, and 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer and Bible study led by Pastor F. A. Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Mr. H. Johnson
N.Y. B.S
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule and Meetings
Earl Rabuck, pastor, announces Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Harold Mason, preaching at 11:00 a m by Donald Jones, Youth Fellowship at 8:00 p m with music and preaching by Donald Jones. Thursday prayer meeting. Aug 15 Sunday evening council to vote officers and teachers. Aug 23 Monday quarterly meeting to review year reports and remodeling committee of parsonage with conference superintendent and council approval. Officers urged to bring yearly reports. final report due by Sept 1. You are invited to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Harold Mason
Donald Jones
Council of Administration
Tre
Y. F
L. AS
Nazarene Church Selects Officers
Nazarene Church in Des Moines elects MM. H. Johnson reelected Sunday school superintendent. New officers include Bill Woodward assistant superintendent and Mrs. F A Hahn chorister. Delegates Bill and Frank Woodward to the Jews District Assembly August 9 to 15. alternate delegates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. H. Johnson
Church of the Nazarene
Bill Woodward
F. A. Hahn
Beverly Woodward
Hahn
Frank Woodward
C. A. Jordan
M. H. Johnson
Frank
Helen
0. G. Woodward
Forrest Main
Vib
Bill Woodland
Nacatene
Dorduu
Moravian Union Offers Welcoming Subscription
A brief notice announces a subscription from the Moravian Union, inviting interested readers to join and receive benefits through the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Union Makes
Marriage at Eureka Baptist Church in Kansas
Ronald McDanel wed Marilyn Kinnamon at Eureka Kansas Baptist Church July 26 at 8 pm. The bride, daughter of Mrs J C Kinnamon Centerville, wore white taffeta with a halo of orange blossoms and red rose bouquet. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel near Moravia. The ceremony included Delbert Bruns as matron of honor and a best man. After a pink and white reception, they plan to live in Centerville at 932 South 11th after their wedding trip through Kansas and the Ozarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Eureka
Kans
Misa Marilyn Kinnamon
J. C. Kinnamon
Centerville
Ronald McDanel
Lyndon McDanel
Moravia
Delbert Bruns
Kansas
Ozarks
South 11Th
Hobby Kerby Weds in San Jose California
Bobby Kerby of Cincinnati former Moravia Church of Christ pastor wed Rebecca Still of San Jose California on Sunday in San Jose California. The ceremony united the couple in a local church setting with familiar religious and family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby Kerby
San Jose
Calif
Bobby Kerby
Cincinnati
Moravia
Large Crowd Attends Singspiration Sunday
Evangelist Mariun McKee led a singspiration at the Church of Christ in Mystic with Mrs. McKee at the piano. A crowd filled the church as participants from multiple towns performed solos and duets, including Francis McCrory Mary Rose Main and Paul Sweeden. The event opened with an old fashioned hymn sing and attracted attendees from Katsus City, Grakenville, Moravia and Cincinnati among others, with Moravia offering a $2.00 offering nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariun McKee
Thedianapolis
Ind
Church of Christ In Mystic
Mura- Via
McKee
Francis McCrory
Mary Rose Main
Clifton Jonson
Drakesville
Paul Sweeden
Centerville
Harry McCrory
R. J. Atkins
Main
Blan
Ef Rushton
Cincinnati
Saundra
Barbara Gee
Siters
Owensville
Quarry Mc. Hunt
Ted Cordet
Mabel Huffman
Cincincinnati
Billy
Marguerite Coumes
Me. Hunt
Mabel Huffmen
Orpha Atkinson
Ted Cordur
Sole
Louetta McKee
Evangelist
Cee Twins
Buys
Ray Kiushton
Litel Betes
Coumes
Centervile
Betting Gillieland
Dorothy Campbell
Evenygelist McRee
Katsus City
Gttumws
Blooutfield
Mystic
Chacinnati
Teehivia
Ogain
tecviRe
Grakenville
Moravia
Public sale notices advertised by Mrs. Ina Hilton
Mrs Ina Hilton advertises a public sale of household goods to be held Monday August 9 at 2 00 pm seven miles south of Moravia on No 60 across from the Anderson Service Station U S Mangle will be the auctioneer The Union offers sale bill printing and advertising to reach a large audience for a successful sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Hilton
Moravia
Anderson Service Station
U. S. Mangle
Reunions Listed for McDanel Wilson and Kincade
Notices announce the McDanel reunion on Sunday August 16 at Centerville park. The Wilson reunion occurs in Moravia park on the June day and August 16. The Kincade reunion is set for Moravia park on Sunday August 15. Also noted is a vacation visit by the Broshar family with relatives in Cascade Rockford and Moravia as school resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Garden Club Meets at Moravian Garden Lab
The Moravian Garden club held a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles Coffin. Iris division and seasonal planting tips were shared by Mrs. C. M. McFatridge. Flower arrangements by Mra.red Tillmont and a Sno Pak display by Mrs. Max McDonough showcased blooming garden pieces. Hosts Mrs. Warren DuVall, Mrs. Fred Tillmont, and Mrs. Ted Campbell served refreshments. guests included Mrs. Edward Morgan of New York City, Mrs. George Brain, Mrs. Bruce Jones, Bonnie Ahrens, Mrs. Frank Rogera and Georgia Rogera, and Mrs. Johnville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Moravian Garden Lab
Charles Coffin
C. M. McFatridge
Mra
Red Tillmont
Warren DuVail
Max McDonough
Warren DuVall
Fred Tillmont
Ted Campbell
Edward Morgan
New York City
George Brain
Bruce Jones
Unionville
Bonnie Ahrens
Dumont
Frank Rogera
Georgia
Johnville
Double Eight Club Hosts Ice Cream Supper
Members of the Double Eight Club met last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T Jui Luse. Ice cream was served with cake and iced tea as the group spent the remainder of the evening visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Eight
T Jui Luse
Leminder
Tadlock Family Update From Sun-Gay Callers
Grant Tadlock and daughter Irene with Tom Tadlock and his son at the John Tadlock home. Tom is improving after a recent illness. the family reports steady progress and cheerful news from their guest visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tallock
Grant Tadlock
Irene
Tom Tadlock
John Tadlock
Tom
Infant Son of Francis Miller Dies in Iowa City
Theo Jay Miller infant son of Francis C and Mary Elaine Miller was born July 26 1948 at Skiff hospital Newton Iowa and died July 30 1948 at University hospital Iowa City age four days Graveside services were held with Dr Ray Davis Newton and Rev Earl Rabuek Moravia officiating Card of thanks from Francis Miller Ray and Susan Argo Theo A Miller family bounds expressed for kindness and floral tributes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Jay Miller
Francis C
Mary Elaine Miller
Skiff Hospital
Newton
Iowa
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ray Francis
Susan Carol
Jay Argo
Theo Miller
W. E. Kelsey
van Lemaster
Ray Davis
Earl Rabuek
Moravia
Wedding Anniversary Observances At Crawley Family Event
Mr and Mrs Kermit Crawley and Kim Marie and Tom of Columbia Missouri with Mr and Mrs Harrison Moore and daughter Dee Sheryl of Mt Pleasant spent the weekend with Mrs Tom Crawley and sister Mrs Fred Hammond. They visited the Hugh Crawley family east of town and observed weddings anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Hammond and Mr and Mrs Moore on August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Crawley
Kim Marie
Tom
Columbia, Mo
Hararison Moore
Dee Sheryl
Mt. Pleasant
Tom Crawley
Fred Hammond
Hugh Crawley
Hammond
Moore
Enters State Fair Baby Health Contest
Joyann Vincent of Moravia route 2 enters the Towa State Fair Baby Health contest at 35 months old. She has older brother Eugene and sister Kaylee and competed last year with a score of 7,433 from a possible 100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyann Vincent
Guy Vincent
Moravia
Route 2
Joyann
Eugene
Kaylee
Adams Family Returns From Vacation In Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Troy R Adams Joyce and Jean Adams of Oskalousa returned from a vacation at Shady Rest Resort Round Lake in northwest Minnesota. They reported good fishing but did not bring any fish home for the freezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Troy R. Adams
Joyce
Jean
Oskalousa
Shady Rest Resort
Round Lake
Minnesota
Moravia Huuster Club Picnic Planned at Park
Members of the Moravia Huuster Club and their families will hold a responsive picnic in Moravia Park at 6 30 Friday evening August. Officers of the Club will provide the drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scosfer Club
Moravia
Week at Lake Wapello Girl Scout Camp
Mitzi Sawyer Viola Hammond and Joan Cullen recount a week at Girl Scout camp on Lake Wapello. The diary style entry covers daily routines from 6:45 wakeups to 8:30 bedtime, duties of hoppers, meals, rest periods, activities like volley ball art and riflery, and occasional weather or noise interruptions during a busy camp schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitzi Sawyer
Viola Hammond
Joan Cullen
Lake Wapello
Mitzi
Viola
Bea
Penny
Katie
Intas
Bette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chester Broshar
Rountrees
E. U. B. Churches of District
ART Fox Garage
Billy Snider
Odd Fellows
Janice Elson
Caureues
Nazarene Church
Marilyn Kinnamon
Johnny Marlin
Opal Easter
Skip
Zelda Hoffman
Betty Jean Foster
Cloye Foster
Veldal Brown
Jessie Potts
Velma Gladfelder
Darlene Gladfelder
LelahNorrison
Mamie ‘Lyn
Nola Callen
Billie
Marjorie Tisue
Louise
Nellie Gladfelder
Mabel Gladfelder
Selah Tisue
Ron Tisue
Mary Ellen Lathen
Edna Johnson
Ruth Broshar
Jen Hie Kinnamon
Janie Moffitt
Gladys Townsend
Mildred Marlin
Jenny Jennings
Grace Main
Vera Boyer
Mayme Cordes
South Lith
Sengspiration
Mourve
NOTIC
Doyle McDanel
Charles Broshar
Carol
Ronnie
Mrs. Broshar
James Kaster
Mrs. Kaster
Veril
Cascade
John
Charlotte
Paul
John Clark
Rockford, Il
Double Eight Club
Francis Millers
Garden of Love
Francis
Miller Ray
Susan
Jay Argu
Theo A. Miller
Ibserve
Troy Adams
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