Ralph Hiatt 72 Dies in Centerville Hospital
Ralph R Hiatt aged 72 died Monday evening August 7 at 11 00 PM at Centerville hospital where he had been since a week. Born February 21 1878 near Hiattville he was son of Alfred and Mariah Hiatt. He never married and lived with his sister Mrs Alice Wilson. Survived by brother Tom Hiatt Centerville and niece Mrs Ivan Gibbs Seymour. Funeral held August 9 Turner Funeral Home with Rev Watnella McConnell officiating. burial at Deriny Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Hiatt
St.“désenty
Centerville
Ralph Waa
Far East
Hiatteville
Alfred
Mariah Hiatt
Alice Wilson
Tom Hiatt
Ivan ‘Gibbs
Seymour
Centerville Legion Picnic Scheduled at City Park
The Appandhose County American Legion picnic will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday at 12:00 noon. It will include a basket dinner and invites all county members to attend.
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Appandhose County
American Legion
Centerville Park
Rev Wilson Attends Fourth Annual Assembly
Rev and Mrs Leo Wilson traveled to Bristol Monday to visit friends then planned to proceed to Cedar Falls for the Fourth Annual Assembly of the United Brethren churches of the Town Conference. The trip centers on church relations and attendees from local congregations.
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Leo Wilson
Bristol
Cedar Falls
United Brethren Churches of the Town Conference
Home
Moravia FFA Plans Calf Scramble at 1950 Iowa State Fair
Moravia FFA and Centerville FFA announce an calf scramble at the 1950 Iowa State Fair sponsored by Armour and Company of Chicago. Twelve to four H members and similar FFA members will catch six calves. nominees per chapter capped at five. winners need to halter and lead a calf, supply own halter, with $8 transport allowance. Donald Dicks reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousake
Angie
Moravia
Bob Carter
Rex
Foater
Donald Dicks
Franklin 4 H Meeting at Kosmans in Franklin
The Franklin 4 H club met at Harry Kosman s home on August 7 with vice president Richard Potts presiding. Members learned of a club tour on August 14 starting at Clair Potts home. an ice cream social at the Methodist church in Tanium on August 22. a sheep talk by Jerryson. and an achievement show lineup including Azraen D Pairy Heifer Rex Rex Hegeraian Baby Beef and two lambs. Present were James McCord Robert Albertson Lyn Sweden Richard Potts Robert Potts Gary Keaman Gary Sullivan Bo Brown and leader Clair Deticious with Jerry Brown as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kosman
Richard Potts
Clair Potts
Tpanium
Jerryson
Stor
Robert Po Potts
Lyn
Sweden
Pat Hiner
Azraen
D Pairy Heifer
Rex Rex’ Hegeraian
Baby Beef
Jerry
James McCord
Robert Albertson
Richard
Robert Potts
Gary Keaman
Gary Sulivin
Bo Brown
Clair Deticious
Jerry Brown
Real estate transfers recorded in Moravia this week
Three property deals noted in Moravia. Lester Sawvel sold to Mrs Harry Felton with possession by January 12 or sooner if housing is found. Fred Birckmaster bought the Freeman Jolley property near the Methodist church. Max McDonough purchased the Buckman property east of the Char Ahath new house.
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Moravia
Lester Sawvel
Harry Felton
Nuptial Shower Hails Jeraidine Kaster Aboard
A wedding shower for Jeraidine Kaster was held last Thursday at Mrs. Dale Williams home. Guests included Miss Annabelle Walter, Mrs. Bernard Pister, and Mrs. Clair Keaster. Prize winners were Mrs. Clair Kaster, Mrs. Bernard Pister, Mrs. Orman Lemons, and Miss Kaster. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed gift viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeraldini ‘Caster
Dale Williams
Clair Kaster
Bernard Pister
Orman Leroons
Kaster
Annabelle’ Walter
Centerville
Clair.Keater
Exline
Orman’ Lemons
Albla
Billy Wilson
Adds Long
Virgil, Kanter
Ruth. Kenton
Mae Enton
Zowell McEi C
R. Williams
Dan ‘Dent
Finger
Elvis Kirkpatrick
Sammy. Long
F M Eight Meet at Nazarene Church
A church notice announces an F M eight meeting at the Nazarene Church focusing on a study lesson. It calls for participation and outlines the session as part of ongoing religious education activities.
Jolly Dozen Honors Recent Newly Weds
The Jolly Dozen club honored Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer at a miscellaneous shower hosted at the Frank Swaim home Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Othe Taylor , W C Bivin and D E Bishop with Mrs Flora Jones and Mrs Homer Hamilton assisting. Dessert featured sandwiches pickles fruit jello whipped cream cookies mints tea and coffee.
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Ira Boyer
Jolly Dozen Club
Frank Swaim
Rook
Othe “Taylor
W.C. . Bivin
D. E. Bishop
Flora Jones
Homer Hamilton
Reverend Lewis Mounts Speaks at E U B Church
Rev. Lewis Mounts of Macon Georgia was the guest speaker at the Sunday evening service of the Evangelical United Brethren church. He and Mrs Mounts were dinner guests at the home of his aunt Mrs Frank Swaim and Mr Swaim. They were overnight guests at the Ben Jones home after visiting the Earl and Lewis Rouse families. Both are instructors in the Juniors spending a month vacation with their daughter Mrs J C Davis and family of Cedar Rapids.
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Lewis Mounts
Macon
Georgia
Evangelical United Brethren, Church
Mis. Mounts
Frank Swaim
Mr. Swaim
Ben Jones
Earl
Lewis Rouse
Juni
J. C. Davis
Cedar Rapids
Resolution of Respect for Moravia Mason Jphes Tuck
Moravia Iowa lodge hall of Antiquity No 252 A F and A M announces a resolution of sorrow for the death of Brother Jphes Tuck a revered Mason who served the community. The charter will be draped for thirty days and copies sent to the Moravia Union and the lodge.
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Hall of Antiquity
A. F
A. M. Morayia
Iowa
Jphes Tuck
Monroe Bureau Holds Picnic at Spencer Lawn
The Monroe Bureau held a basket supper at the Ralph Spencer home west of Moravia on Tuesday night with about 75 attendees. A softball game, horseshoe pitching, and a program followed a dinner of fried chicken. R C Wilson spoke on a trip to Atlanta for the National Soil Conservation convention and a DeKalb seed corn plant visit, before an entertaining boxing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Farts Bureau
Ralph Spencer
Moravia
Spencer Lawn
Wilson
Lois Mason
Donna Rogers
Aileen
Turner
Carl VanZante
Sdjp
Ralph Shelquiat
R. C. Wilson
Atlanta
Tinos
Bob McGinnis
Ray Charity
August meeting of Mission Band at Evangelical church
The Mission Band met at Evangelical United Brethren Church for August. Mrs Wendell Murdy and Johnnie and David hosted. Mrs Harold Masoh led a lesson on religions in Japan, assisted by Mrs Fred Hammond. Ronald VanZante chaired a business session planning a picnic in Mg. Tayia park Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Hosts served cupcakes and orangeade. children played indoor games during social hour.
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McLosion
Evangelical United . Brethren Church
Wendell Murdy
Johnnie
David
Harold Masoh
Japan
Fred Hammond
Ronald VanZante
Mg. Tayia Park
Family Picnic at McDonough Home
A large family picnic hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Buckmaster and relatives took place in the yard of Mrs Garnet McDonough on Sunday. Attendees included Ray mond Ashby Bilk Luse Gene Judge and daughters Garnet McDonough Mary Lou Jack McDonough Max McDonough Janice Joyce Ellen and Leo Dagie of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buckmaster
Garnet McDonough
Buckmaster
Max McDonough
Janice
Joyce Ellen
Leo Dagie
Des Moines
Union Farmerettes Meet With Ramona Cox in August
The Union Farmerettes 4-H club held a regular meeting August 3 at Ramona Cox’s home. Members and guests discussed garments, planned a wether roast, and refreshments of cake and kool aid were served by Ramona and her mother Maxine Alden.
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Union
Ramona Coax
Fett
Jane
Joyce ‘Brain
Nadine
Fern Kelly
Sandra Anderson
Marian Marlene
Hopkins
Delidoya
Ramona
Maxine Alden
Mission Band Picnic in Moravia Park
The Mission band of the E. U. B. church held a picnic supper in Moravia park. The afternoon featured ball games and a large picnic. Mrs. Lois Mason, Mrs. Fred Hammond, and Viola led the group.
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E. U. B. Church
Moravia Park
Lois Mason
Fred Hammond
Viola
Graduates at State University summer commencement
468 degrees were awarded to 865 graduates at the annual summer commencement in the fieldhouse Medatise the State University of Iowa Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 8:00 pm. Ninety-two counties are represented by members of the graduating class. A total of 42 states, 12 foreign countries and the District of Columbia are also represented.
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State University of
Administrative costs by county show Appanoose mid range
According to figures from the Iowa taxpayers association, Appanoose county ranks near the lower third in per person administrative costs for the year. Delaware leads as the lowest at 2.77 dollars, while neighboring counties show higher totals such as 4.74 in one county and 4.54 in Greene.
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Lowa ‘Faxpayers Agsn
Appanoose
Thelree
Delaware County
wastChie County
Greene County
Shunties
Happy Helpers 4-H Club Meets With Martha Potts
The Happy Helpers 4-H club of Franklin township met with Martha Potts on August 1 for their monthly meeting. Demonstrations included a report by Loli Albertson and acknowledgments of members Charlotte McArdith, Joan Moore, Mable Moore, Martha McCord, Lois Albertson, Dorothy Potts, and Martha Potts as hostess. The next meeting is scheduled with Mable Moore on August 11 with Lois Albertson assisting.
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Happy. Helpers 4-H Club
Franklin Township
Martha Potts
Roll ‘Dal ‘Ag
Loli Albertson
Charollete ‘McAritth
Joan. Moore
Mable Moore
Martha McCord
Lois Albertson
Dorothy Potts
Sunday School Enjoy Day at Lake Wapello
About forty five members of the Sunday school of the Church of the Nazarene went to Lake Wapello last Wednesday to enjoy a picnic dinner and to spend the afternoon. The children had a fine time with their games stunts races and ball game. Ice cream was served to all who attended the picnic.
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Church of the Nazarene
Lake Wapello
Eleanor Miller Hostess Leads Literacy Society Meeting
The Women's Society of World Service at Evangelical United Brethren church met Friday at 8 p m with Miss Eleanor Miller as hostess. Mrs. E G Hawk led the lesson and officers spoke on society activities while an offering funded free literature.
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Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Eleanor Miller
E. G. Hawk
Ted Campbell
A. O. Main
Hawk
Main
Leo Wilson
Otha Taylor
Harry DurVall
Mise Miller
Zell Callen
Charles Coffin
Fred Hammong
Clyde C Cullers obituary and death notice at Moberly Missouri
Clyde C Cullers 68 died at Wabash hospital Moberly Mo July 24 1950 after a long career as a Wabash agent. He served in Paris Mo Moravia Iowa and retired four years ago due to a heart condition. Survived by widow Mia Charlotte Jease two sons Harold Cecil one daughter Mia Lucille Carter seven grandchildren one great grandchild three sisters and preceded in death by son Kenneth burial in Paris Mo. The family thanks well wishers for cards and flowers.
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Clyde C. Cullers
Moberly
Cullers
Paris
Moravia
Iowa
Audrain County
Mexico
Mias
Charlotte Jease
Paris Methodist Church
Odd Fellows and
Rebecca
Masonic
Eastern Star
Mia
Lucille Carter
Harold
Chicago
Til
Cecil
Shelbina
Lulu Sanford
Minnie Woltering
Jefferson Elly
Annie Beals
Los Angeles
California
Kenneth
Missouri
Boyer Reunion Set for August 15 at Centerville Park
The Boyer Reunion will be held this year on Tuesday, August 15, at Centerville park, with former residents gathering to reconnect and share memories in a community event hosted by local families.
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Boyer
Centerville Park
Ice Cream Class 8 Benefit Social Planned
Ice Cream Class 8 to host a benefit social featuring homemade ice cream and cake in the block north of Gardner's Hatchery on Saturday evening, August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner's Hatchery
Wedding of Jeraldine Kaster in Centerville
Jeraldine Kaster, daughter of Virgil and Mrs. Kaster of Albia, married Donald Breese, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Breese of Centerville, in a 9 am ceremony at the First Methodist church Centerville. Rev. Ackman officiated. The bride wore pink sharkskin with blue accessories. corsage pink. Ed Phillips served as best man. sister Mrs. Phillips was matron of honor. After a Lake of the Ozarks trip, the couple will live at 508 E State St Centerville. Both graduates work for the telephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Jeraldine
Kaster
Ambodils
Virgi
Albia
Donald Breese
Claude Breese
Cernterville
First Methodist Church
Centerville
F. J. Ackman
Enninga
Menta
E. State Street
Breese
Moravian High School
Telephone Company
Layette Shower Thursday For Derrill Pfannebecker
Mrs. Frank Lathen and Mrs. Gene Lathen hosted a layette shower Thursday noon for Derrill Ralph Pfannebecker three week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pfannebecker. Guests included Aber-Cmella Selby of Nagoya Japan and others. clever contests and gifts were exchanged with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lathen
Gene Lathen
Derrill Ralph Pfannebecker
Ralph Pfannebecker
Harold Hudgens
J. P. Day
Aber -Cmella Selby
Nagoya
Japan
Roy Ellison
Mre
Mervin Ellicon
Albia
Bert Turner
J. P., Day
Raymond Ashby
Paul Spencer
C. A. Turner
Gus Pfannebecker
Mra
Church of Christ Holds Singspiration Event
A singspiration was held Sunday at 2 p m at the Church of Christ. Evangelists Raymond Lyons and Dewey Lark of Ottumwa directed the singing with special numbers. Mrs Mike Hoff man of Cincinnati presided, with attendees from Louila Cincinnati Confidence Tcon ium Mystic Lemons Union ville Mo Selection Promise City and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Raymond Lyons
Dewey Lark
Ottumwa
Mike Hoffman
Cincinnati
Riano
Louilia
Confidence
Tconium
Mystic
Lemons
Unionville
Selection
Promise City
Van Dorin Reunion Dinner At Moravia Park
The Van Dorin family reunion invites relatives to a basket dinner at Moravia Park on Sunday in August, with a community gathering to reconnect and share memories.
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van Dorin
Moravia Park
Wilson Reunion at Mora Via Park on August 13
The Wilson reunion will be held Sunday August 13 at the Mora Via park. L T Wilson, Spe.
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Wilson
Moravia Park
Angel Couple Buy Corner Cafe From Brooks and Callen
Mr and Mrs Rex Angel completed the purchase of the Corner Cafe from Larry Brooks and William Callen. Possession is to be given today, with the buyers taking the cafe portion and equipment while Brooks and Callen retain the building and the bowling alley.
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Mr. and Mrs. Angel
Larry Brooks
Wm. Callen
Rex Angel
Brooks
Callen
Pence Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The Daniel and Jane Pence descendants held their annual family reunion at Moravia park on Sunday with a noon basket dinner and a social afternoon. Numerous attendees from Des Moines and surrounding towns gathered, and the 1951 reunion is planned for Moravia park on the first Sunday in August.
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Moravia Park
Daniel
Jane Pence
Hattie Stilwell
Ray Samuelson
Emery
Nancy Lundly
Connie
Sharon
Danny Forbes
Neal
Cyrene
Mira Stilwell
Floyd Pence
Karen
Arlene
Bill Gaul
Ivan Stilwell
Bert
Paul
Carl
Avia
Des Moines
A. E. Pence
Russell
Ed Pence
Hamilton
W.K. McNabb
Patty
Dallas
Texas
D, DuVall
W. O, DuVall
Neilie
Billy
Ary
Ruth Gibbons
Harry DuVall
Michael Lee Martin
Casa Hamilton
John Johnson
Dick Johnson
Marybeth
W. A. Wilson
Blakesburg
Homer Hamilton
Lloyd Brown
Freddie, Duvall
Family Gathering Held At Mrs T B Camerons
A Sunday to Monday family gathering took place at the Cameron home to visit four sisters Mrs Guyleming Mrs C A Fleming Mrs Alverson and Mrs Cameron Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Fleming their daughter Marie Mrs C A Fleming Mr and Mrs B Coulson Lindes and Merrill Mr and Mrs Harold Burton and Dianna and the host Mrs Cameron Also present were Guy Fleming and his daughter Marie from Huntsville Mo and Mrs Hazel Alverson of Moberly Mo They spent the weekend with Mrs Alversons sister and later returned to Huntsville with the visitors.
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Cameron Home
Guyleming
C. A. Fleming
Alverson
Cameron
Guy Fleming
Marie
C.a."fleming
C. Coulson
Linds and Merrill
Harold Burton
Dianna
Huntsville
Hazel Alverson
Moberly
Griffings Buys Peoples Abstract Co in Centerville Move
Meredith R. Griffings former Seymour and Des Moines resident has purchased the Peoples Abstract company from Richard D. Reynolds. Reynolds is returning to Cedar Rapids and Army duties. The Griffings plan to relocate to Centerville with two sons. Griffings is staying with parents in Seymour until housing is found.
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Meredith R. Griffings
Seymour
Des Moines
Peoples Abstract Company
Richard D. Reynolds
Reynolds
Cédar Rapids
Women Assist Moulton Legion Auxiliary Install Officers
Mrs Leonard Palmer Mrs Gerald Morgan Mrs CM McFatridge Mrs Larry Brooks and Mrs Arvin Gardner were in Moulton Friday evening to attend and assist the Moulton Legion auxiliary to install new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
CM. McFatridge
Larry Brooks
Arvin Gardner
Moulton
Plowing Meet Set for August In Appanoose County
Appanoose County plans a dual event Thursday August 17 at Don Pullman farm one mile south of Streepyville featuring the 1650 county and district contour plowing match and Soil Conservation Field Day. Officials expect demonstrations of terracing diversions waterway construction and bank sloping with morning plow contests and afternoon district matches. last year about 1000 attended and organizers aim to boost turnout.
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Plana
Don Pullman
Streepyville
Ap. Panoose County Agricultural Council
Soil Conservation Service
Pullman
County Agricultural Council
Appanoose
Miesember Gif
Cie Me
Piedéantritte
Farmers Home
Soil Conservatiion Service Office
F A Boys Enjoy Trip to 87 Loud
The Farmers of America local chapter took a summer trip last weekend to a major league ball game in St. Louis. They visited Forest Park high lands Jefferson Memorial and Meramec Caverns, traveling from Moravia Friday afternoon and returning Sunday night in a school bus driven by Paul Harrington. Members on the tour included Larry Tadlock Larry Kaster John Proctor Jerry Brown Lyle Morris Richard Hawk Robert Hints Veril Kaster Marvin Morris Bob Carter Bill Moore Rex Hagerman Merton Rose Rex Foster Donald Dicka and advisor Charles Bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veril Kaster
Marvin Morris
Bob Carter
Bill Moore
Rex Hagerman
Merton Rose
Rex Foster
Donald Dicka
Charles Bacon
Carl Tisue Enters Trade School Training
Carl Tisue travels to Omaha to enroll in a refrigeration and air conditioning trade school program under GF BID. His wife Mrs Tisue plans to join him once living arrangements are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tisue
Omaha
Neb
Eee
Mrs. Tisue
They Are Our Community: The Paris Farm Family Portrait
The Union features farm family Claude and Mrs Paris with children Arlene Connie Wilbur Wayne Peggy and Bill Luse Walter. The Paris farm spans 396 acres seven miles southeast of Moravia, home for 35 years. They diversify farming but specialize in Chester White hogs and hybrid corn, prize at Moravia Fall Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Paris
Arlene
Connie
Wilbur
Paris
Wayne
Peggy
Bill Luse
Moravia
Fairfield
Luses
Mr. Luse
Walter
Maytag
Newton
Chester White
Claude
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Ralph Hiatt
County Legion
Appanoose County
Weer
Franklin
Harry Kosmans
Jeraid
Ine Kaster
F. M
Nazarene Church
Dusiness Waaian
Monroe Bureau
F. A. B. Chuileh
McDonough
Union Farmerettes
Ramona Cox
Mission Band
SUL ¥O
Aappy Hhlemrs
WB. W
Jeraldine Kaster
Layette
Derrill Pfannebecker
Wilson Reunion
L. T. Wilson, Spe
MR. Griffings
Peoples Abstract Co
F. A
Connie Tg
Ab Ulravia
Medons
Will
Miller Baptist Church
The
Farm Bureau
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