Monroe 4-H Show Highlights Local Youth Competitions
Local 4-H clubs Hilton Hustlers and Franklin Farmers showcased many Moravia students at the Monroe 4-H show. Jerry Brown led Herefords with multiple firsts and grand champion honors. Gary Charity led Angus with reserve champion in open and 4-H. Other 4-H beef heifers tied for top placings, while sheep, dairy, and poultry entries earned blue and red ribbons across various classes. The event featured record numbers of baby beeves and strong performances from local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Franklin Farmers
Jerry Brown
Bull
Tom Koffman
Larry Wilkin
Larry Amos
Lennart Largon
Guernsey
Raymond Vance
Donald Etcher
Larry Chance
David Schoaler
Richard Mason
Melvin Bain
Nancy Vance
Richard Hawk
John Murdy
Robert Stranaberry
Tom
Poland
Verne
Kenneth Elli
Detar
Roy Gardner
Bob Sandifer
David Murdy
Jack Wilson
Moravia Softball Team Builds Bleachers At School Diamond
Moravia softball players erected a large section of bleachers at the Moravia school diamond and bought planks and repaired seating. They plan north side fixes next and will sell ice cream at Tuesday’s game to raise funds. Moravia beat Unionville 7-4, with earlier 8-3 win over Blakesburg. Friday Moravia won 9-0 at Tracy, then 3-2 over Lovilla Monday with Delmar Dowd’s two run hit and Kermit Gladfeilder’s sixth inning homer. Dowd and McDane pitched for Moravia.
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Moravia
Harrington
Unionville
Ttle
Blakesburg
Tracy
Moravia Boys
Lovilla
Delmar Dowd
Delmar
Kermit Gladfeilder
Dowd
McDane
Happy Helpers Meet at Mosley Home in August 1954
The Happy Helpers 4-H club gathered at Janice and Mary Mosley’s home on a Monday in August 1954. Charlotte McAninch presided at 4:15 with roll call on each girl’s achievement entries and placings. Demonstrations included washing sweaters and Through the Looking Glass. songs were sung after adjournment. refreshments hosted by members and leaders Mrs. Dick Brown and Mrs. K C Potts.
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Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Janice
Mary Mosley
T! Porte
Charlotte McAninch
Martha Potts
Rosalie Sweeden
Joann Moore
Janethe Goa
Jat
Cean
Mary Meeley
Martha McCord
Martha Potta
Mary Lou Rinehart
Donna Ross
Dick Brown
K. C. Potts
Janice Mosley
Hilton 4H Club Eyes Sightseeing Trip
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H met August 9 at Hilton hall with pledge, roll call on ribbons won at the 4-H achievement show, minutes approved, and Ronald VanZante and Jim Ragera appointed to pursue clippers for club use. DeWayne Clark and Paul Turner demonstrated “Take the Pain Out of Windowpane Repair,” a blue ribbon exhibit from the achievement show to be shown at the Iowa State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Hall
Ronald VanZante
Jim Ragera
DeWayne Clark
Paul Turner
Martha Carl Rouse
Ronald van’ Zante
Mark VanZante
Paul Koaff- Turner
Jim Rogers
Karl Rogers
Hereford Angus sale picks up top bid at 45c per lb
Hereford and Bil reserve with An- Pe sale Saturday, champion Angus bought by Bill McEniry's uncle Mr and Mrs Joe McEniry for 45 cents per pound totaling $414. Reserve Hereford by Seve Sod Mere for Ble per pound or 82- (text fragmented).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Bil
Champion
Angus
Bill McEniry
Joe McEniry
Currenes Evangelical United Brethren Church Notices
Rev Lynn J King presides with Harold Mason as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 am and 10 55 am Morning worship. Evening service 8 pm. Sunday School teachers meeting Monday August 16 7 30 at the church. Midweek services begin Wednesday August 18 at 8 pm. First Christian Church led by Rev W F T Evans with Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. Sunday School 10 am, Communion 11 am.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening activities include 7:00 p.m. M.Y.F. Venetah Tubaugh and Hilda Walter lead the program. An evangelistic service is planned for 8:00 p.m. Wednesday August 18 with a prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Mra. Kari Tuttle
M.Y.F
Venetah Tubaugh
Hilda Walter
Main Reunion Held At Centerville Park
The annual Main reunion gathered at Centerville park with a Sunday basket dinner. Officers C C Waughop president Mia Harry Woodward secretary and Mrs Ray McCloud treasurer were reelected during the post dinner business meeting. Attendees included Eva Main and many local residents as plans were set for the 1955 reunion in August at Centerville park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park
C. C. Waughop
Mia
Harry Woodward
Ray McCloud
Eva Main
Denny Homerin
JoElen
Dennis
Mary Ellen
Jessie Potts
Albis
Wendl Coulson
Moulton
Ronald Woodward
Karen
Ronnie
Georgie
Lizzie Kenney
Verna McAninch
Jay Argo
Seonjum
K. V. Gladfelder
Judy Kay
Robert
Gene
Joan King
Iola Waters
Jessa Gladfelder
Ben Jones
O. E. Main
David ‘T Main
Rigo A. Gackle
Oskaloosa
George Hiner
Glen
Centerville
Bert Rinehart
Mary Lou
A. O. Main
Mary Rose
Smith Tharp
Gary
Francis
Bruce
Charles Johnson
Donald McCloud
Moravia
Earl Mann
Knoxville
Sunshine Club Enjoys Outdoor Cooking
The Sunshine club met at Sharon Bluff Park east of Centerville last Wednesday for an outdoor cooking lesson led by Mrs. Mamie Tisue and Mrs. Lela Harrison. A cooperative dinner followed, with remarks and social time among members. Attendees included Mrs. Biasie Gladfelder, Nellie Gladfelder, Lucille McKern, Vanetta McKern and daughters Sharon and Marcia, plus guests Mrs. Virga Boyer, Mildred Gladfelder, Norma Lee, and Beverly Nash. The next meeting is scheduled with Neola Hawk on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Sharon Bluff
Park
Centerville
Mamie Tisue
Lela Harrison
Tisue
Vanetta McKern
Sharon
Marcia
Virga Boyer
Mildred Gladfelder
Norma Lee
Beverly Nash
Albia
Neola Hawk
Booster Club Plans 102 Cream Supper at Moravia Park
The Booster Club and families will gather for a cream supper in Moravia Park on Thursday night August 12. Members will have two cream dishes and share a meal together in a community outing.
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Booster Club
Moravia Park
McDanel Reunion Held at Centerville Park
McDanel reunion took place at Centerville Park on Sunday August 15 1954 with a welcome for visiting relative Mrs Gaylord McDanel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park
Gaylord McDanel
Wilson Reunion Set for August 15 in Moravia
The Wilson family reunion is planned for Sunday, August 15 in Moravia. Attendees are invited to gather for fellowship, sharing memories, and a potluck meal.
No Music Rehearsals Start Until School Opens
Director Bill Jessee announces no individual music rehearsals until school starts. He is on a two week vacation during which he and Barbara Schumacher will be wed in Sedalia, Missouri. They have rented the Howard Evans property for the coming term. Regular band concerts are scheduled for August 14 and 21 with no Thursday rehearsals until August 26. On Friday August 27 the band will travel to Louilla for the Fall Festival under Jessee's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jessee
Jessee
Barbara Schumacher
Sedalia
Howard Evans
Louilla
Kensingtons Hold Annual Picnic in the Park
Kensington club members and families gathered for their annual picnic in the park on Thursday evening. Hostesses Mary Ochler Virgo Boyer and Mae Luse chaired the event with attendees including Mr and Mrs D E Bishop and Bill Mr and Mrs C A Turner Mr and Mrs Carl Black Mr Harry Pabst Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer Mr and Mrs Gusy Luse Mary Oehler and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Mary Ochler
Virgo Boyer
Mae Luse
D. E. Bishop
Bill
C. A. Turner
Carl Black
Harry Pabst
Ira Boyer
Gusy Luse
Mary Oehler
David
Boyer Reunion Held at Moravia Park
The 17th annual Boyer reunion will be held Tuesday August 17 1954 at Moravia park with attendees and activities planned for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Ellen Hiatt 86 Dies at Centerville
Ellen Hiatt 86 died Sunday August 8 at Rest Haven nursing home Centerville after months of illness. Born in Douglas township she lived in Wesley and Hiattville areas, moved to Centerville in 1948 with brother John. Survived by three brothers John Eli and Roy Hiatt all of Centerville and several nieces and nephews. Parents and four brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday August 10 at 2:00 p.m. Turner Funeral Home with Rev. W F T Evang officiating burial in Denny Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Hiatt
Rest Haven
Centerville
Ellen
Douglas Township
Wesley and Hiattsville
John
John T. Hiatt
Eli E. Hiatt
Roy A. Hiatt
Turner Funeral Home
Rev. W. F. T. Evang
Denny Cemetery
Des Moines Woman Mitzi Sawvel Undergoes Surgery
Mitzi Sawvel employed in Des Moines underwent surgery at Mercy hospital on August 4. Mrs Lester Sawvel and Jimmie Sawvel of Newton traveled to Des Moines midweek to be with her. Mrs Charles Broshar joined them Friday, spending the day with her daughter Carole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitzi Sawvel
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Lester Sawvel
Jimmie Sawvel
Newton
Charles Broshar
Carole
E T C Club Meet Receives Year Book
The E T C club held a special meeting at Mrs. Fred Hammond’s home Thursday afternoon as year books were distributed during a social hour. Refreshments of cake and punch were served by the book committee led by Mrs. Hammond Mrs. Howard Carson and Mrs. Curtis Burton and the new president Mrs. Frank Lathen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Fred Hammond
Hammond
Howard Carson
Curtis Burton
Frank Lathen
Garden Club Cancels Flower Show
The Moravia Garden Club cancelled its August 20 flower show due to ongoing garden and flower damage from grasshoppers. The executive committee announced the decision. The club plans to participate with a float in the Moravia fall festival on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rain Dampens Corn Prospects on Mihalovich Farm Field
A photo shows Dan Mihalovich’s corn near the ISU depot with 4 5 foot plants and a lone ear. The crop is largely stunted though subsoil pockets show fertility, while Mihalovich beans in the background fill well after recent rains. Hay is short but corn chopping begins as rain may help fall pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mihalovich
ISU
Paul
Mihalovich
Moravia Streets Get Renovation This Week
Moravia lays out road work as a large grader scours principal streets this week. The council reports delays from asphalt supply and weather, while considering a temporary oil-surface proposal from Des Moines to curb dust. No final decision has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Des Moines
Council
Local residents on visits and travel across states
Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks and Danny left Saturday for a trip through the western states. Laredo Ma visitors Carl Richard Hiatt and family returned home after vacation with Ottumwa and Hiatt relatives. Mrs Harold Main recuperating from major Knoxville operation. Mr Main is nephew of Mrs Jess Gladfelder. Art Boeckelmann family from Des Moines spent weekend with Broshar family en route from St Louis. Julesburg Colo visitors study Caster and Norton families. Van Dorin family moved to Des Moines for work. Evans family from San Diego arrived for visit with Schreiner relatives. Otha Taylor and Dayne Taylor with Johnsons attended Hays reunion at Muscatine. Lawa sisters visited Rock Island before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Danny
Carl Richard Hiatt
Nancy
Dickie
Laredo
Harold Snelling
Ottumwa
Fred Hiatt
Harry Phillips
Anna Phillips
Knoxville
Albert Aya
Julesburg
Colo
Thureday
Luther Caster
Junior
Turpa Norton
Centerville
Winnifred Norton
Moulton
Wit Norton
W. N. Miller
Miller
Carl Coffin
Promise City
George van Dorin
Mary Ruth
Des Moines
Howard Evans
Jamey Howard
San Diego
Calif
P. D. Schreiner
Otha Taylor
Dayne
Taylor
Dick Johnson
Hays
Muscatine
Bill Lawa
Rock Island, Il
Lockman Reunion 18 Held Here Sunday
The 25th annual Lockman reunion met at Moravia park on Sunday August 8 1954 with 50 attendees for a noon basket dinner. Those present included Miley Lockman Ralph Robison B R Milleman Sue Robinson Homer King F W Dotson Frank Lockman G W Peck and many others. Officers elected for the coming year were president Miley Lockman vice president Ralph Robison and secretary treasurer Mrs Fred Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Moravia Park
Raul Lockman
John Sutton
Levi Robinson
Jep Lockman
Ralph Robinson
Jimmie
Donnie
Miley Lockman
B. R. Milleman
Ray Lockman
T. J. Fletcher
Frank Hammond
Cleo
Kristie Lynn
Robert Thompson
Ronny
Sharon Denniston
Fred Callen
Softball team thanked for water and aid after injury
Bud McDanel expresses gratitude to the softball boys for bringing water and to neighbors and friends for help when his leg was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud McDanel
Thank you for the kind cards and flowers during illness
Claude Palmer expresses gratitude for the cards flowers letters and good deeds he received while hospitalized and recovering thanking all who sent support.
School Faculty Is Now Complete For 1954 55
Superintendent A R Fenton announced the faculty is complete with Ruth Finney named homemaking instructor. Finney, 52, studying for a master’s at Greeley Colorado, hails from Marysville Missouri and taught two years at Griswold Town. Opening details for Monday August 30 and school handbooks for pickup are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Ruth Finney
Miss Finney
Greeley
Colo
Marysville
Griswold
Chet Broshars
Life in Japan by Tom Robb in Yabuki City
Tom Robb describes a Japanese house as about 20 years life, wood straw paper plaster, poorly sealed, quake-prone, with vast urban rebuilding after war. He details camping like living, lack of furniture, tatami floors, and scant running water. He falls ill in unusual summer with rain, receiving glucose, penicillin, and stomach treatment from Dr. Yamato, who drinks wine with colleagues and treats him without charge for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yabuki
Yamato
Dr. Yamato
Band Mothers Meet at School House
The Band Mothers met Friday afternoon for the August meeting with Mrs Grant Tadlock presiding. It was decided to again treat the band members during the fall festival. Refreshments of cookies and kool aid were served by Mrs Leslie Deedrick and Mrs Clell Blumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Tadlock
Leslie Deedrick
Clell Blumer
E. U. B. Church Dinner August 18 Menu
The E. U. B. church will serve a dinner on August 18 featuring fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy scalloped corn carrot and pineapple salad rolls butter jelly pie ala mode coffee iced tea for beverages.
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E. U. B. Church
Twins Born to Albia Couple at Centerville Hospital
Mr and Mrs Kosman of Albia announce the birth of twins a son and a daughter born Monday evening at St Josephs hospital in Centerville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cerli Johnson and Mr and Mrs Harry Kosman of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Bor
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
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Earl Fenton
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Jerald Fenton
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