Iconium Methodist Homecoming Program Sunday
Iconium Methodist church held a Sunday afternoon homecoming program with a full slate of music and readings. The event featured solos, choir numbers, skits by the Sunday school and young adult classes, a history talk by Neva Richards, a guest sermon by Rev. Simms, and closing hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist Church
Dick Brown
Mike Rinehart
MYF
Dorothy Calhoun
Jesus
Wayne Thompson
B. F. Whitehead
Earl Swift
Thelma Calhoun
Clara Brown
Vera Moore
Emily Thompson
Neva Richards
Ivory Palaces
Lorraine Whitehead
Theresa Brown
Jake Firking
Rev. Simms
Mrs Mary Ulleme Honored On 16th Birthday
On a warm July Tuesday neighbors celebrated Mrs Mary Ulleme turning 86 with a noon cooperative dinner. Attendees included Edith Callen Nona Dicks Glennie Dicks Theresa Brown Clara Brown Stella Argo Leta Haver Phyllis Judith Broshar Lottie Swan Clara Massman Verda Argo Maude Bateman and the guest of honor Mary Ullem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ullem
Edith Callen
Nona Dicks
Glennie Dicks
Theresa Brown
Clara Brown
Stella Argo
Leta Haver
Phyllis
Judith Broshar
Lottie Swan
Clara Massman
Verda Argo
Maude Bateman
Whisler Reunion Elects Clarence Whisler President 1959
The 82nd Whisler reunion at Centerville city park on August 3 1958 drew 741 attendees. Carl Phillips chaired the business session in Le D Gent’s absence. Clarence Whisler was elected president for 1959 and many photos were taken as attendees enjoyed swimming and visiting.
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Whisler
Centerville City Park
Carl Phillips
Clarence Whisler
Roy Stayner
Des Moines
Lawrence Brinegar
Ottumwa
Earl Henderson
Janice
Karen
Allerton
Wm. H. McCoy
Albia
Leonard Spurgeon
Marilyn
Oskaloosa
Richard Whisler
Bil Chapman
Bloomfield
Anna Sherp
Lyle Hopkins
Clifford Paxston
Ann
Walter Phillips
Harry Phillips
Janet
Glen
Rosemary
David
Anna Phillips
Martha Ransom
Luella Mishler
Harold
Basil Hiatt
Keith Phillips
Howard
Wendell
Ivyl Tarbell
Carl and
Kim
John Dodd
Edna Moore
W. G
Hap) Harris
Gene McCreary
Becky
Ora Powell
Marlyn
Fern Huffman
Walter Mitchell
Nancy Roblenz
Dixie Wakefield
Elaine Allan
Harry Cameron
Jong
Time Press
Pence Reunion Held at Moravia Park
The annual Pence reunion gathered Sunday at Moravia Park with a hearty dinner. Relatives traveled from Des Moines Prole and Moravia to reconnect and spend the afternoon visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Des Moines
Prole
Moravia
Rural Carriers Receive Safe Driving Awards
On August 4 1958 at Moravia Iowa post office rural carriers were awarded by the National Safety Council with certificates and pins for 16 years and 3 years of safe driving. H K Smith and Zell C Callen received the honors for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa
H. K. Smith
Zell C. Callen
National Safety Council
Postal Department
Ida Mangle Returns From West Vacation Visit
Mrs Ida Mangle arrives home after a two week trip to the west accompanied by Mr and Mrs Robert Crow of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mangle
West
Robert Crow
Davenport
Moravia White Sox Beat Albia Tigers In Babe Ruth Tilt
Moravia White Sox defeated the Albia Tigers 8 to 4 to tighten the Al-ILo-Mo Babe Ruth league race Monday evening. Burns and Keith Helmick led hitting while Woodward Tomlin and Cary McCoy added hits. Moravia was without Ed Oehler and Dave Mundy. Jim Smith and Terry Tuttle filled in. Next game at Lovilia Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Burns
Moravia White Sox
Albia Tigers
Burns
Keith Helmick
Albig
Ronnie Woodward
Bob Tomlin
Cary McCoy
Moravia
Ed Oehler
Dave Mundy
Jim Smith
Terry Tuttle
Lovilia
Babe Ruth Baseball League
Albia
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Ellison
Kenneth Hllison
Ron Woodward
Fred Strong
Gary Pfannebecker
Eddie Oehler
David Murdy
Monroe County Fair Draws Large Crowd and Exhibits
Monroe county 4-H fair and fall festival drew strong crowds with 160 beef cattle head and more hogs and sheep than usual. A new demonstrations building hosted girls 4-H displays while commercial exhibits occupied the former women and children's building. Blue ribbon winners included Linda Chance, Sandra Stewart, Linda King, Patty Poole and others. red ribbons went to several pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Linda Chance
Sandra
Stewart
Linda King
Patty Poole
Shirley
Rose Ann Calhoun
Frances Kaussik
Janice Crall
Margaret Dinneen
Marilyn McGee
Joyce Hoyt
Delores Shepard
Elaine Perry
Diane Botts
Betty Whitlock
Martha Rouse
Margaret Sinnott
Mary Ann Pickerall
Martha Ann Sinclair
Carolyn Archer
Sandra Stewart
Weekend Trip and Funeral Attendances Noted Locally
Mr and Mrs Jack Long and Vanessa joined the Arnold Out kamp and Art Boeckleman families in Des Moines over the weekend. A funeral for Mrs Alta Comer drew many local attendees including Mr and Mrs Winston DuVall Mr and Mrs Warren DuVall and several others from the area at the Bunch church. Don Tscherter and children returned from Des Moines after visiting sister in law Wilbur Adkins. Clifford Paxston and Ann joined the Whisler reunion in Centerville park Sunday. Eric Main and family with Betty Tarbell visited Helma Tisue Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Long
Vanessa
Des Moines
Arnold Outkamp
Art Boeckleman
Jo Elien Boeckleman
Paul Broshar
Alta Comer
Bunch
Winston DuVall
Warren DuVall
Mettie Roland
Clell Blumer
Frank Swaim
Almont Main
Rose Odgen
Ernest. Underwood
Freeman Johnson
Don Tscherter
Wilbur Adkins
Clifford Paxston
Ann
Centerville Park
Eric Main
Betty Tarbell
Helma Tisue
Moravia Softball Drops State Tournament Opener at Boone
Moravia softball suffered a 5-1 opening round loss to Des Moines Bankers Life Bar Bee at Boone Tuesday. Pitcher Dick Johnson hurled a 2 hit game with 12 strikeouts as Moravia tied 1-1 in the fifth before four seventh inning runs broke the game open. No upcoming games are scheduled, but future contests are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Boone
Des Moines Bankers Life Bar Bee
Des Moines
Moravia Boys
Bar Bee
Dick Johnson
Birthday Dinner Honors VanDorin Family Members
A detailed social notice from Albia covers Sunday gatherings at the VanDorin home for Mrs Hesper Shaw’s 87th birthday and Roy VanDorin’s 10th birthday. Numerous relatives and friends visit across Des Moines, Perry, Aquanka and Yakima, with guests listed by name and relation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. VanDorin
Lowell VanDorin
Albia
J.T. VanDorin
Loren Walter
J. R. Callen
Dale Callen
Des Moines
S. W. Dayton
Perry
Walter
Sharon
Joyce
Connie
Oak Park
Buell Taylor
Bert Vickrey
Plano
Clara Irelan
Mettie Roland
Nell Melvin
H. L. Bridgeman
Knoxville
James Wilson
John Grenfell
Johnny
Della Bivin
Clyde Boyd
Yakima
Wash
T. R. Gardner
Rev Whitenack Enrolled in Garrett Summer Session
The Rev Weldon A Whitenack pastor of Moravia Fairview Wesley Chapel Methodist church is enrolled at the second summer session at Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Ill Garrett is the largest of ten Methodist graduate theology schools and sits on Northwestern University campus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon A. Whitenack
Moravia-Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston, Ill
Garrett
Northwestern University
Sand Mothers Meet Friday at Schoolhouse Moravia
Moravia Band Mothers club gathered Friday afternoon at the schoolhouse with president Mrs. Ron Woodward presiding. A report noted $53.35 raised from the ice cream social in the park. Social-hour committee included Mia C. C. Coulson, Mrs. Art VanDorin, and Mrs. Leona Burgher. refreshments comprised sandwiches, salad and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Band Mothers Club
Ron Woodward
Soea
Mia. C. C. Coulson
Art VanDorin
Leona Burgher
Pink and Blue Shower Held for Mrs Witt
Mrs. Raymond Witt was honored at a pink and blue shower Friday evening at the Art Van Dorin home. Hostesses included Mrs. Roy Matherly Mrs. Bobby Hiatt Mrs. Richard Butler Mrs. Bessie Ramsey and Mrs. Wayne Lyberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Witt
Art van Dorin
Roy Matherly
Bobby Hiatt
Richard Butler
Bessie Ramsey
Wayne Lyberger
Hospital Auxiliary Picnic Monday August 11 Albia City Park
The Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary and their families will hold a picnic supper Monday evening August 11 in the City park at Albia. If rain, the event moves to the 4-H fair grounds. Each family should bring their own table service a meat dish and one covered dish. drinks and rolls are provided. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Jim Chriss of Centerville are the parents of a daughter Susan Vanessa born August 5 weight 6 pounds 10 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Sharp of Cincinnati and Mrs Leona Chriss of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chriss
Centerville
Susan Vanessa
John Sharp
Cincinnati
Leona Chriss
Card of Thanks for Kind Thoughts and Flowers
We thank our neighbors and friends and Club 60 for flowers and kind thoughts during our mother's illness and death. Reva DuVall Beulah Offill Helen Kaster and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club 60
Reva DuVall
Beulah Offill
Helen Kaster
Moravia Park Evening Services Highlight Local Churches
Grace Methodist Church Pastor Rev Weldon Whitenack holds morning worship and Sunday School at 9 and 10 with sermons on The Good Shepherd. Moravia church listings show Delmar Dowd and Wesley Chapel also hosting morning worship and park services. activities include youth groups, ice cream social, and midweek Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Dean Tomlin
the Good Shepherd
Moravia Park
Moravia Delmar
Wesley Chapel
Church of the Nazarene Weekly Schedule and Quote
Rev H LaVern Smith Pastor and Frank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 9 00 am Morning worship at 10 00 am Evening service at 7 15 pm and 8 00 pm Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 8 00 pm. Quote No one is entirely useless even the worst can serve as horrible examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Union Park Evangelical United Brethren Service Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces 9:00 a m Sunday School for all ages with no morning worship. 3:00 p m union services in the park led by Rev Donald Plum of the Christian Church, Methodist Church providing music. Rain plan shifts to the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
Our Church
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Donald Plum
Christian Church
Methodist Church
First Christian Church Service and Ladies Aid Meeting
Donald Plum pastor leads 11 00 a m communion at the church. Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church for quilting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Youth Fellowship Auction Supports Church Night Events
The Youth Fellowship at Evangelical United Brethren church presided over a Wednesday program and charity auction where 18 youths offered their services to the highest bidders. Proceeds fund travel costs for a youths camp, with a full evening of music, readings, a skit, and refreshments provided by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. Oh
Carl VanZante
Harald Hawk
Mark VanZante
Joyce Kincade
Jeanne Hawk
Linda Ward
Virginia Burger
Marty Mason
Kathy Lockman
Jay Taylor
David Murdy
Bobby Faber
Dennis Doud
Richard Mason
Nancy Ward
Jean Taylor
John Murdy
Bob Harsh
1950 Class Reunion At Moravia Park
The class of 1950 will hold a reunion on Sunday August 17 at Moravia Park with a basket dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Moravia School Names England as Science and Math Instructor
The Moravia Community school board hired John M. England, 54, from Stanley Iowa, to teach science and math for the 1958 59 term, replacing C W Craver who will teach at Winfield high school. England previously taught in Warrensburg Illinois. The district resumes Aug 25 with a hot lunch program starting Aug 26 and teacher meetings set for Aug 20 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Board of Education
John M. England
C. W. Craver
Winfield High School
England
Stanley
Iowa
Warrensburg
Northeast Misouri State College
Kirksville
Chariton Township
Moravia Community School
Mrs. Alta Comer Dies After Stroke in Iowa
Mrs. Alta Alma Comer 68, born August 7, 1889 in Davis county, died Saturday afternoon August 2 after a stroke at Davis County Hospital Bloomfield. Widow of John Wesley Comer, she leaves two daughters Mrs. Winston DuVall and Mrs. Clifford Olfill, a granddaughter Mrs. Veril D. Easter, three sisters and a brother. Funeral at Pentecostal church in Bunch Tuesday with Rev. Everett Stufflebeam. burial in Taylor cemetery. Wagler Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Alma Comer
Oscar
Isabelle Swaim
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Comer
Bunch
Davis County
John Wesley Comer
Winston DuVall
Moravia
Clifford Olfill
Ottumwa
Veril D. Easter
William Warner
Lawrence Hopkins
Unionville
Wardie Johnson
Goldie Swaim
Pentecostal Church
Everett Stufflebeam
Taylor Cemetery
Wagler Funeral Home
Sunday Dinner Guests At Grant Tadlock Home
Community notices list multiple families visiting the Grant Tadlock household over the weekend. Names include Tadlock relatives, Tisue and Easter families from Centerville, plus Basil Tadlock and others. Bill Harsh underwent emergency appendectomy surgery in Washington DC. Joyce Kincade and daughter Joyce traveled to Rochester Minnesota for ear surgery with a ten day hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Tadlock Home
Joe Tadlock
Larry Tadlock
Basil Tadlock
Blakesburg
Carl Tisue
Robert Easter
Centerville
Clair Sellers
Eddie
Russell
Bill Harsh
Washington, D. C
Ira Boyer
Lundgren
Byron
Ill
Earl Boyer
Jack Lamb
Knoxville
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
Francis Kincade
Joyce
Rochester
Minnesota
Rochester Methodist Hospital
Warrell
Grant Tadlock
Mackay-Whicker To Wed Monday August 11
Meredith Ann Mackay of Ottumwa to wed Bobbie Dean Whicker of Ottumwa on August 11 in Cape Girardeau Missouri. Attending the bride will be her sister Mrs Wallace Erickson who will also be best man. After a honeymoon in the south the couple will live at 313 No Market Ottumwa. Both are employed at John Deere Ottumwa Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Mackay
Winterset
Meredith Ann
Ottumwa
Bobbie Dean Whicker
Johnie Whicker
Moravia
Cape Girardeau, Missour
Wallace Erickson
Birmingham
Alabama
Erickson
South
No. Market
John Deere
Dennis Spencer Is Honored At Fourth Birthday Party
Dennis Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Johnny Spencer was honored at a birthday party Thursday afternoon July 31 at the parental home. Ten guests attended including Vanessa Kay Long Donna Rae Oard Robin and Jimmy Spencer Jeff and Donna Tschert er Kay and Ricky Helmick and Janice and Joyce McDonough. Birthday cake ice cream and orangeade were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Spencer
Johnny Spencer
Dennis
Vanessa Kay Long
Donna Rae Oard
Robin
Jimmy Spencer
Jeff
Donna Tscherter
Kay
Ricky Helmick
Janice
Joyce McDonough
O L Thomas Dies at Home in California
Mrs R R Pennington has received word of the death of her brother in law Mr O L Thomas at San Jose California Funeral services will be held at North English but definite arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pennington
O. L. Thomas
San Jose
Calif
North English
Mrs George Firkins and family visit relatives in California
Ms. George Firkins and daughter Maxine traveled to Garberville California to visit her daughter and sister Mrs Wm Blumenstock and family and to Concorn California to see her son and brother Norman Firkins and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Firkins
Maxine
Wm. Blumenstock
Garberville
Calif
Norman Firkins
Concorn
Lockman Reunion Held August 10 at Moravia Park
A Lockman reunion is scheduled for August 10 at Moravia Park. Mrs. Ralph Fisher serves as secretary and will coordinate arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Moravia Park
Ralph Fisher
Wilson Reunion Set for August at Moravia
The Wilson reunion will be held Sunday August 17 at the Moravia venue with James Wilson serving as secretary.
Vandorin Reunion at Albia City Park
The VanDorin family reunion will be held in Albia City park on Sunday August 17. ANL relatives and friends are welcome. Cleli VanDorin serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanDorin
Albia City
ANL
Cleli VanDorin
Main Reunion at Centerville Park Sets Aug 10
Mr and Mrs Lester Smith return from a two week vacation with their son Wilbur and family in Whiting Indiana beside Lake Michigan. The antique Main reunion will be held in Centerville park on August 10 and all relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park
Lester Smith
Wilbur
Whiting
Ind
Lake Michigan
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Iconium
Mary Ulleme
Rev. Whitenack
Evanston
Mrs. Witt
Church of the Nazarene
Youth Fellowship
Mrs. Pearl Shaw
California
Wilson Reunion
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