William Myers 69 Dies. Rites Held Today
William Myers, 69, died at Centerville hospital Tuesday evening about 7:00. Born May 2, 1880 in Sinclair county Missouri, he lived in Iconium for about 10 years and did farm work. Graveside services were held at Iconium cemetery today at 2 p.m. Waunelta McConnell officiated. Turner Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Myers
Centerville Hospital
William
James
Susan Myers
Sinclair County
Missouri
Iconium
Tconium
Waunelta McConnell
Turner Funeral Home
Flower judge Mrs Pettit to give Friday lecture
Mrs Hazen Pettit of Oskaloosa, an accredited flower judge, will present a lecture and flower demonstration at 2 p.m. Friday at the Methodist church. The public is invited and a free will offering will help defray expenses. Attendees should bring problem vases and contribute flowers for the demonstration.
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Hazen Pettit
Oskaloosa
Methodist Church
Nancy Ann Tomlin Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Nancy Ann Tomlin marked her fifth birthday Tuesday afternoon August 2 with 10 guests. Yard games and pony rides entertained the group as Nancy opened gifts and guests sang. Refreshments included mints angel food cake ice cream and orangeade. attendees included Ann Paxston Nancy Turnédr Gartey Sharon Joyce Walter Nancy Leo Steffen Donna Bobby Ronald Tomlin and Mrs Tomlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ann Tomlin
Nancy
Ann Paxston
Nancy Turnédr
Gartey
Sharon
Joyce Walter
Nancy Leo Steffen
Donna
Bobby
Ronald Tomlin
Mrs. Tomlin
Wednesday Club Social Evening At Urbana Township
The Wednesday club of Urbana township held a social evening at Edward Robinson home on August 4 with ice cream and cake. The Urbana Doers 4 H club presented a team demonstration, with numerous local residents listed as guests.
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Urbana Township
Edward Robinson
Urbana Doers
Grover Gillaspie
David
Lela Rose
John
Hugh Crawley
James
Marion Fisher
Doris
Wayne
Mary L
Dick Sandifer
Vaughn Faber
Diana
Catherine
Dick Faber
Irvin
Bruce
Janes Williams
Arlo
Darrel
Janice
Horace Rushing
Connie
Athelda
Susie
Janet
Don
Marjorie
Bob Sandifer
Marvin Vance
DaVonna
Geraldine
Betty
Raymond
Nancy
Clark Vandepol
Charles
Kenneth
Vereel Barnes
Bill
Bob
Leticia
Deena Jee
Faye
Don Townsend
Ralph Johnson
Rosemary Robinson
Mary Louise Fisher
Pfannebecker Family Reunion at Home
Mr and Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker hosted a family reunion at their home on Sunday with a cooperative noon dinner and photos. Attendees included Gus Pfannebecker Claire Prannebecker Karen and Larry Moravia. Carl Prannebecker Gary. Cecil Russell Janet Sharon Peoria. Lloyd Prannebecker Robert Deep River. Raymusd Vesch Dale Kenny Ruby. Frank Pfannebecker Kematho JeNean Delores Crampion Lee Klett Sigourney. and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pfannebecker
Lown
Gus Pfannebecker
Clifford Prannebecker
Karen
Larry
Moravia
Carl Prannebecker
Gary
Cecil Russell
Janet
Sharon
Peoria
Llooyd Prannebecker
Robert
Deep River
Raymusd Vesch
Dale
Kenny
Ruby
Frank Pfannebecker
Kematho
JeNean
Delores Crampion
Lee Klett
Sigourney
Milwaukee Depot to Close Saturdays and Holidays
Beginning September the Milwaukee station will be closed Saturdays Sundays and holidays. Mir and Mrs Charles Grivalie of Clio June were callers at the Wd Lousy home Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukeee
Dss
Milwaukee
Mir
Charles Grivalie
Clio
Booster Club Picnic Notes and Upcoming Concession Plans
The Moravia Booster Club held its annual picnic at Moravia park with sixty attendees, then adjourned to the American Legion hall. Members discussed operating a concession stand at the August 18 field conservation meet on Lee Benz farm, with pies to be donated by fire department or Booster Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia Park
American Legion Hall
Lee’ Benz
Cliff Foster
William Stark
Centerville
Lee Benz
Jhus
Fire Department
Legion Home
C. A. Veach
John Veach
C. A. Turner
Dr Young to Lead Morning Service at Local Church
Dy C L Young of Albia will bring the morning message at 10 50 a m service at the Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday in Pastor Rabuck's absence. The girls missionary guild conduct the evening service with a stewardship play Alabaster Cruise and special music. Everyone is invited to encourage the youth in their efforts.
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C. L. Young
Albia
United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Girls Missionary Guild
KA Boys Head to Camp This Friday
The F F A tour to Lake Okoboji will start from the high school Friday Aug 12 at 4 00 am. Members should bring bedding tarp fishing equipment worms or bait cane poles may be taken. Also needed will be a gas lantern.
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F.F.A
Lake Okoboji
Kensingtons Host Dessert Rook Party
Mr and Mrs Dess White entertained the Kensington club at their home on Thursday evening July 28 A homemade ice cream cake coffee and mints were served High score went to Eunice Halden and Carl Black Honorable mention went to Ethel Gardner and Harry Pabst
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dess White
Kensington Club
Eunice Halden
Carl Black
Ethel Gardner
Harry Pabst
Leo Dudley Assigned to Hell on Wheels
Corporal Leo I. Dudley son of Mrs Hazel Sears Moravia Iowa recently arrived at Camp Hood Texas and was assigned to the famous Hell on Wheels 2nd Armored Division commanded by Maj Gen A C Smith Before entering the service he was employed as a lady and finder mechanic Cpt Dudley spent 24 months in the European Theatre and has a total of three years military service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo I. Dudley
Hazel Sears
Moravia
Iowa
Camp Hood
Tex
A. C. Smith
Cpt
Dudley
Legion WD Auxiliary Plan Family Picnic
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary and their families will enjoy supper in Moravia Park Thursday evening August 21. Each is to bring their own dish to share for service and fellowship.
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Legion WD Auxiliary
American Legion
Guailiary
Moravia Park
Wwe
Ward of Thanks Lovn to Thank Friends
Lovn thanks all friends who remembered him during his illness and minor setback. He expresses gratitude for the kind gestures and support received from community members and neighbors.
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Lovn
Dept Heads Named For Ladies Division
Mrs. M. K. Blackman selects department managers for the women’s division. Home Arts led by Mrs. Richard Veach and Mrs. Charles Broshar. Handmade Rugs and Quilts by Mrs. E. G. Hawk and Mrs. Harry Weadward. Flowers by Mrs. Emil Halden and Mrs. Grace Main. Infant's Apparel by Mrs. Coulson and Mrs. Dean Bellman. Junior Dept 4-H Club led by Mrs. Lynn Hilton and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt. Canned Products by Mrs. G. E. Luse and Mrs. Flora Jones. Pastry by Mrs. Don Wolf and Mrs. Birdie Main. Center Piece Display by Mrs. Art Fox and Mrs. Harold Mason. Rural School by Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont and Mrs. Gerald Morgan. Hobby Displays by Mrs. R. R. Pennington and Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. Lee Hintt.
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M. K. Blackman
Richard Veach
Charles Broshar
E. G. Hawk
Harry Weadward
Emil Halden
Grace Main
Coulson
Dean Bellman
Lynn Hilton
Ernest Hiatt
G. E. Luse
Flora Jones
Don Wolf
Birdie Main
Art. Fox
Harold Mason
Lula R. Tillmont
Gerald Morgan
R. R. Pennington
Howard Smith
Lee Hintt
District Farm Bureau meeting held at Indianola Iowa
Farm Bureau District meeting at Indianola brings together officers and resolution committees from ten counties Madison Warren Marion Mahaska Clarke Yucas Monroe Decatur Wayne and Appanoose Discussion covered four farm program pricing philosophies including no program minimal flexible price support high rigid price support and income guarantee Speakers Ken Thatcher Harry Storey and Frank Baker chaired by Frank Baker attendees listed with local representatives from this county.
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Farm Bureau District
Indianola
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Madison
Warren
Marion
Mahaska
Clarke
Yucas
Monroe
Decatur
Wayne
Appanoose
Frank Baker
District 8
Ken Thatcher
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Harry Storey
Legislative Department
Iowa Farm
Bureau Federation
J. A. Hoover
R. E. Newcomer
Loyd Carter
Russell Alden
Doyle Anderson
Marold Cartwright
Nazarenes Attend District Assembly Meeting Des Moines
Rev and Mrs F A Hahn and others traveled to Des Moines Tuesday for the Town District Assembly and earp meeting of the Church of the Nazarene at the Nazarene camp grounds August 9 to 15. Mrs O G Woodward is a lay delegate and Mrs Frank Woodward serves from the local missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hahn
O. G. Woodward
Frank Woodward
Des Moines
Earp
Church of the Nazarene
Nazarene
Local Missionary Society
Pence Reunion Draws Sixty At Moravia Park
Sixty relatives gathered at Moravia Park for the Pence reunion on Sunday for a cooperative dinner and afternoon visiting. Attendees included Siegel Pence Eva Morgan Gerald Morgen Homer Hamilton Le Roy Harry DuVall Paul Spencer L. C. Hamilton Dick Johnson Marybeth Max McLtunough Janice John Johnson Otha DuVail Mike Martin Emma Wood Warren DuVall Nellie Billy Mary Jo Delph Pease and others from Moravia Wes Maities and surrounding areas with several families listed.
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Pence
Moravia Park
Siegel Pence
Eva Morgan
Gerald Morgen
Homer Hamilton
le Roy
Harry DuVall
Paul Spencer
L. C. Hamilton
Dick Johnson
Marybeth
Max McLtunough
Janice
John Johnson
Otha DuVail
Mike Martin
Emma Wood
Warren DuVall
Freddie
Nellie Billy
Mary
Delph Pease
Moravia
Hattie Stillwell
Ray Sullivebon
Jimmie Forbes
Connie Parbes
Sharon Barbes
Diving Morbes
Ivan Stillwell
Burt
Paul
Carl
Avie
Wes Maities
M Guy Peove
John
Elt
Lowe
Dan Pete
Ceubenilie
Pouce
Russell
Aid
Brown
Jeary
Leonuisky Faved
Aug reunions set for Moravia and Centerville parks
The August reunions include Main homecoming, Wilson, Lockman, Kincade, Van Dorin, and Coulson gatherings. Moravia park hosts most events on August 14 and 21, with Centerville park hosting Coulson on August 21. Participants from multiple families attend annual reunions across two towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Wilson
Lockman
Argo
Centerville Park
Kincade
van Dorin
Coulson
Sunday Morning Service at local churches
An invitation to worship with churches offering Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon on Saved by Hope from Romans 8 24 and noting a special service for the day.
Wesley Methodist Church Morning Worship and Sunday School
Wanunelta McConnell, Minister, leads morning worship at 645 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 40 a.m. The service theme invites all to come together and worship in the house of the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Wanunelta McConnell
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Schedule
The Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday worship led by Dr. Young while the congregation attends summer camp at Cedar Falls. Sunday School at 10 50 a m Youth fellowship 7 00 p m and girl guild lead 8 00 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 8 00 p m Everyone is invited to worship cada Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Ef, Raback
Harold Mason
Dr. Young
Cedar Falls
Church of the Nazarene announces altered Sunday schedule
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor F. A. Hahn will hold Sunday School at 10 00 a m with M I Johnson as Superintendent but no morning or evening service on August 14 due to Rev Hahn being out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Johnson
Hahn
Church of Christ Moravia Services and Study Times
The Moravia Church of Christ invites the public to join James J. Brown, minister, for services Sundays at 9 45 a m singing and preaching 10 45 a m Lord s supper 11 20 34 11 00 a m Bible school 8 00 p m evening service 8 00 p m Friday Bible study on Hebrews chapter two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James J. Brown
Church OF Christ Iconium
Iconium Morning Bible Service and Singing Session
At Iconium a morning Bible study begins at 10:00 a m with singing at 11:00 a m. The service includes Lord's Supper and preaching following the singing.
Rabuck Couple Attend Summer Camp and Meeting
Rev and Mrs Karl Rabuck traveled Tuesday to Cedar Falls for the Women's Society of World Service summer assembly and Branch meeting at Riverview Park from August 4 to 14. Mrs Rabuck serves as vice president of the W S W S and is a delegate from the local missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Rabuck
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Riverview Park
Cedar Falls
Viola Hammond Hosts Missionary Guild Meeting
The Girls Missionary Guild of the EULB held its monthly meeting Monday evening at Viola Hammond's home. A read playlet titled Widening Our Horizons Through Reading was performed with Viola Hammond, Phyllis Rabuck, Janet Dherty, Kathleen Halden, Mitzi Sawvel, Carol Beeshur, and Maury Rose Main participating. Patty Halien led the business session and plans were made for the Sunday evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Missionary Guild of the Eulb
Viola Hasimond
Jessen
Viola Haumond
Phyllis Rabuck
Janet Dherty
Kathleen Halden
Mitzi Sawvel
Carol Beeshur
Maury Rose Main
Patty Halien
Uie
Services Tuesday for Mrs Laws in Princeton Missouri
Mrs George Laws 81 mother of Charles William and John Laws of Moravia died at home of her daughter Mrs Michel Vanderpool in Princeton Missouri. A former resident of Moravia and Teonium vicin ity she had twelve children twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Princeton Missouri Baptist church Tuesday with Rev Walt Lagle officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Laws
Charles
William
John Laws
Moravia
Michel Vanderpool
Princeton
Laws
Louisa ‘Catherine Covey
Ethel Vanderpool
Daisy Sims
Herbert Laws
Vernon, Il
Princeton Missouri Baptist Church
Walt Lagle
Newton
The
Christian Church
Ruby Whitehead Honored at Picnic Supper Friday
A Moravia park picnic Friday honored Ruby Whitehead of Phoenix Arizona. Guests included Ruby Brees and sons of Sioux City Delmont Moffitt and daughters Mystic Garland Trouser and children Centerville Sam Shepard Albin Kenneth Free and family Wentell Murdy and sons Carl Van Zante and sons Virgil Donley and sons Loren Walter and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Ruby Whitehead
Phoenix
Ariz
Ruby Brees
Sioux City
Delmont Moffitt
Daughters
Mystic
Garland Trouser
Centerville
Sam Shepard
Albin
Kenneth Free
Wentell Murdy
Carl van Zante
Virgil Donley
Loren Walter
Mrs Carlson III Ill At Daughter's Home
Mrs Clara Carlson is ill at the home of her daughter Mrs E C Tucker. Friends and relatives who have called include Lute Hiatt Bert Meadows Theo Miller Lloyd Duff Elsie Martin Max Cleaver Lyan Hitton Rowena Mc Fatvidey J W Howar Trehewetter Clyde McThinald Cliff Reardon George Christopher Harten Frank Chambers Richart Ballew Freeman Jolly and Perry Miller from Jamestown N D. Mrs Carlson appreciates the calls and gestures of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Carlson
E. C. Tucker
Lute Hiatt
Bert Meadows
Theo Miller
Lloyd Duff
Elsie Martin
Max Cleaver
Lyan Hitton
Rowena McFatvidey
J. W. Howar
Trehewetter
Clyde McThinald
Cliff ‘Reardon
George Christopher
Harten
Frank Chambers
Richart Ballew
Freeman Jolly
Carlton
Perry Miller
Jamestown
N. 10
Carlson
Cooperative Dinner Honors August Birthdays
A community dinner on Sunday August 7 at the Ted Broshar home near Centerville honored Ruth Broshar Busha Foster Gertie Bayer Robert Foster and Pauline Punoven for August birthdays. Guests and family gathered around a decorated cake table and shared fried chicken while photographs were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Broshar
Centerville
Ruth Broshar
Busha Foster
Gertie Bayer
Robert Foster
Pauline Punoven
Ris
Glindfelder
Inlaw
Yvonne
Conservation Day and Plowing Contest at Benz Farm
A Moravia region note reports a large Aug. 18 field day at Lee Benz farm 33 miles southwest of Moravia with 2500 to 4000 attendees. Contour plowing junior and senior divisions are planned along with soil conservation demonstrations and terrace and waterways work. Moravia stores will close next Thursday for the event and reopen after the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benz Farm
Lee Benz
Moravia
Softball results and upcoming games at local diamond
An unscheduled Tuesday game saw Art Fox garage team beat Pershing 4 to 2 on the local field. Pullman Motors Non-Stars from Centerville face Easter Coal in a local diamond game after defeating them at Mystic diamond last week. Last evening Morrells All-Stars were set to play Underwood's team from Morrells at Ottumwa on the local diamond. Moravia Junior and Centerville National Bank junior team scheduled to play here Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox Garage
Pershing
Pullman Motors
Centerville
Easter Coal Company
Pullman
Coal Company
Mystic
Underwood
Morrell's
Ottumwa
Moravia Junior
Centerville National Bank
Molyneux among Iowa summer graduates at Iowa State
Kathryne A. Molyneux of Moravia heads four local graduates from Centerville area among the 72 in the summer class at Iowa State University Iowa City. Commencement exercises were set for Wednesday August 10 with 45 states and the District of Columbia represented plus graduates from 12 foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Kathryne A. Molyneux
Virginia R. Padovan
Sear E. Jones
Joanne B. Elgin
States
District of Columbia
Nazarene Young People Class Party
The senior class of Murayia Nazarene church gathered at Frank Woodward's home on July 26 for a class party. Games were played and refreshments served. attendees included Teacher Bill Woodward and numerous members of the Woodward and Wertz families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murayia Nazarene Church
Frank Woodward
Bill Woodward
Charles Horn
Carl Fisher
Ruth Thompson
Mildred Thompson
L. E. Jordan
Wanda Jordan
Junior Jordan
Harold Lord
Rose Marie Wertz
Beverly Woodward
P. D. Woodward
Paul Loch
Diana Wertz
0 G. Woodward
W W S Missionary Box Sent to Japan by Women’s Society
Mrs. Harry DuVall hosted a Friday E U B church meeting where the women discussed literacy, reviewed Teaching the World to Read, and decided to mail a missionary box to Japan. Members agreed to contribute to postage and pack the box within the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DuVall
Women's Society of World Service
E.U.B. Church
Earl Rabuck
Mabel Coulson
Zell Callen
A. C. Main
Fed Campbell
Fred Hammond
EF. Ochler
Charles Coffin
Main
Callen
Coltin
Japan
Past Matrons Entertain at Dusner Party
Mes. Paul Brushar and Mee. Don Vellibore entertained the Pat Matrons club as a dinner party at the Bucherhumy Tuesday evening, August 2. Dollie the Giftuer Shelibie War spelled suckily Mrs Wo Ho Methew yt Deg Mutles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brushar
Don Vellibore
Pat Metruus Club
Moravia field day schedule with plowing contests and concerts
The program runs from 9:00 a.m. with lands drawing for junior contour plowing and junior division starts, then senior lands drawing and starts. Senior plowing ends by 11:00 a.m. judging follows. 11:15 a.m. parade of machinery by county dealers lasts 45 minutes to an hour. Lunch at noon. Afternoon features soil conservation demonstrations from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch served by local groups including Moravia fire department Booster Club Methodist Church Taylorettes 4-H and F P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twyla
Fern Foster
Norman Lemon
Pauline Harp
Mina Williams
L. M. Williams
Moravia Fire Department
Moravia Methodist Church
Taylorettes
Moravia F.P.A. Department
Library Board Plans for Mora via Fall Festival
The Mora via festival planning discussed visitor registration at the reading room and adding chairs for resting and visiting during the event. Librarian Mrs Harry McCrory will oversee arrangements. New teenage books were purchased and 50 traveling library titles were added last week for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Harry McCrory
Busy Maidens 4-H Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Busy Maidens 4-H club met at Aileen Turner's home on Monday August B at 2:00. Members filled record hooks, photographed the girls, and made bracelets. Kool-Aid, ice cream, and cake were served. Seven members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Turner
Birthday of Leanne Main Observed in Kaysville Home
Mrs Leanne Main celebrated her Yth birthday with family from Kaysville visiting Saturday and Sunday. Her son Earl Main and daughter in law attended but she was ill. Mrs Horton Putts brought cake and gifts. Mrs Arch Herron helped. Leanne was at her daughter Mrs Jess Vladfelder’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Main
Leanne
Earl Main
Kaysville
Main
Horton
Arch Herron
Jess Wladfelder
Vladfelder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Myers
Pfannebecker
Viola Hammond
Joyce Mar" ‘Tin
Janet Charity
Nellie DuVall
Aileen Turrier
Cam
Leo Dudley
Hell ON Wheels
Jou
District Farm Bureau
Nazarene District Assembly
Grace Methodist Church
Ionato McConnell
Ames
Inister
Mrs. Rabuck
Missionary Guild
Charles Laws
William Laws
Pale Laws
John M. Laws
Rosnie Brown
Dwayne Robinson
Wilbur Johnson
Phyllis Laws
Carlson III
Dul Foster
Ava
Fer
Pwyia
Glass No. 8
Albert Witherby
Nazarene Young People
W.W.S
Library Board
Leanne Main
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