James Wilson's Baby Beef Grand Champion at 4-H Show
James Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Moravia, won grand champion with his Aberdeen Angua calf at the Monroe County 4-H Achievement show in Albia last week. The calf sold to the Davis Food Center of Albia for 38 50 per hundred pounds, $4 50 above last year's price, as 28 club beef sold for 7788 48 total and 20 10 per hundred average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Frank Wilson
Moravia
Monroe County
Albia
Davis Food Center
Club Beeven
James
John Wilson
Scott City
Kansas
Wilson
Pink and Elle Shower for Mrs Schaffner
A pink and blue shower for Mrs. Horace Schaffner was held at the Louis Schaffner home on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Lew Hiner Mrs. John Dodd Betty Wilson Mrs. Harry McCrory Mrs. Birdie Main Velma Benge and children Mrs. Lester Sawyer Mr. Rebecca Milleman Mrs. Frank Paxston Mrs. Paul Koaman Miss Clara Ivelan Mrs. Jake Morris Mrs. Arthur Van Dorn Mrs. Levis V. Schaffner and Mrs. Horace Schaffner. Gifts came from Mrs. William Steffens Mrs. Homer Utterback Beatrice Johnson Mrs. C. D. DuVail Mrs. Harry DuVall Mrs. L. A. Roland Arlene Milburn Mrs. Cora Main and Mrs. Artie Broshar. Mrs. Schaffner received many nice gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Schaffner
Louis Schaffner
Lew Hiner
John Dodd
Betty Wilson
Harry McCrory
Birdie Main
Velma Benge
Lester Sawyer
Rebecca Milleman
Frank Paxston
Paul Koaman
Clara Ivelan
Jake Morris
Arthur van Dorn
Levis V. Schaffner
William Steffens
Homer Utterback
Beatrice Johnson
C. D. DuVail
Harry DuVall
L. A. Roland
Arlene Milburn
Cora Main
Artie, Broshar
Schaffner
Mrs W K Davis Returns Home From Hospital
Mr and Mrs Harold Mason and Richard and W P Davis visited Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri Sunday. Mrs Davis had been admitted Friday for treatment and was able to go home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Richard
W. P. Davis
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Bisby and Coulson Public Office Appointments
L F Bisby W My and C Coulson named as secretary in officials list. The brief notice lists Bisby My and Coulson in the secretary role context, indicating appointments or assignments related to local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Bisby
W. My
C. Coulson
Farewell Social for John R. Kenton
Neighbors and friends in the Hilton community held an ice cream supper at Claude Rogers home Monday to honor John R. Kenton who left Wednesday to return to the Aleutian Islands. John is in the U S Navy and his ship is there. He was called home due to the death of his father John W. Kenton. Roy Kenton and wife traveled Friday to Rhode Island where he is stationed in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
Claude Rogers
John R. Kenton
Aleutian Islands
John
U. S. Navy
John W. Kenton
Roy Kenton
Ronday
Rhode Island
Navy
Resolution of respect for F. Gold of Antiquity Lodge
The lodge notes the sudden death of Brother F. Gold. He was faithful in attendance and showed high qualities earning respect. He was genial and generous, a trusted adviser and devoted brother. Members mourn a personal friend and extend sympathy to his family, entrusting them to the Supreme Architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
H Im
Main reunion gathers sixty at Moravia park
The annual Main reunion held Sunday in Moravia park drew 60 attendees. A noon basket dinner with lemonade followed by a visit filled the day. Eldest guest was 92 year old Mrs. Lyman Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Lyman Main
Leanne Main
A. O. Main
Cora Main
C. N. Main
Jay Argo
Guy Argo
Charles
Sharon
Nellie
Jimmie
Kenneth Gladfelder
Robert Thysles
Gene
Judy K
Horton Potts
Joe Martin
Jerry
Bobby
Dickie
Gary
Cleo Walker
Linda
David
Ronnie Sonnenburg
Albia
Ronald Woodward
Kuren
Ronnie
Lester Dooley
Jens Gladfelder
Mary Ruse Main
Adams couple moves to Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs Trey Adams recently moved to Oskaloosa. Trey is employed by the Oskaloosa Implement Co. The couple has secured a house at 907 South C Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Trey Adams Kird
Oskalousa Tues
Trey
Oskslousa Implement Co
South C Street
Tent Revival Meeting at Iconium Draws Invitees
Evangelists P. G. Cline and wife urge all to attend a tent revival at Iconium with services nightly at 8:00 p.m. including special music, songs, and old time gospel preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
P. G. Cline
Wom en's Society of World Service Holds August Meeting
The August gathering of the Women s Society of World Service at the Evangelical United Brethren church featured a cooperative lunch for departing Mrs Burns and Mrs Adams. The program covered Europe mission work, with a cornet solo, scripture reading, reflections, a historical sketch, a forward look article, and a plan to prepare 15 overseas mission kits.
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Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
William Burns
California
Troy Adams
Oskaloosa
Zell Callen
Europe
Joan Callen
Mary Rose Main
Fred Hammond
Burns
C.N. Main
Mabel Coulson
Callen
U. C. Main
E. F. Oehler
E. G. Hawk
Church Women Cooperative Luncheon and Christmas Party Notice
The W.S.C.S. will meet in the church basement at 12 o'clock Wednesday Aug 20 for a cooperative luncheon and Christmas party. Please bring a Christmas gift for a child and any used clothing available. The people of the church are invited. Gladsie Pennington, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Gladsie Pennington
Attending Baseball Game in Indianola Featured
Mr and Mrs M K Blackman attended a Friday ball game in Indianola between Indianola and Storm Lake Their son Kenneth is manager of Storm Lake The United Brethren church night will be held Friday with every family asked to bring pie
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M. K. Blackman
Indianola
Storm Lake
Kenneth
United Brethren
Cautionary note from Mayor on street safety
A brief public notice from Mayor P. K. Horne urges careful driving and bicycle riding, asks paper carriers to complete routes quickly, and reminds residents that the Marshal is on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Mrs Maye Tyrrel Dies in Detroit
Mrs Maye Tyrrel 45 died unexpectedly at her Detroit home Saturday Born Moravia August 21 1901 she was daughter of J D and Mabel Pence She married Charles Tyrrel Survivors include her parents three sisters and three brothers Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 pm at Moravia Methodist Church Rev Warner Muir of Seattle and Rev J C Davis officiated Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery Moravia Turner Funeral Home directed the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maye Tyrrel
Detroit
Michigan
Moravia
J. D
Mabel Pence
Charles Tyrrel
Pence
Paul Spencer
John Spencer
Albia
Arnold Burnett
Newton
Orman
Nevada
Iowa
Carl
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Virgil
Methodist Church
Warner Muir
Seattle
Washington
J. C. Davis
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Hold Services For Eugenia Potts
Eugenia Potts daughter of William and Rachel Potts was born Sept 16 1857. She cared for her mother until Dec 5 1913 when her mother died leaving her with brothers and sisters. After deaths of relatives she lived with nieces and nephews, moved to Mrs Pearl Stephens nursing home in Albia, died Aug 10 1947 at age 89 years 10 months 25 days. Survived by nieces and nephews including Mrs W P Davis Horton Potts and Mrs Archie Thompson near Moravia. Funeral Tuesday Aug 12 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Earl Rabuck of Moravia United Brethren Church officiating. Interment Salem Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Potts
William and
Rachel Potts
Beatersand
Pearl Stephens
Albia
United Brethren Church
Salem
Moravia
Iowa
W. P. Davis
Horton Potts
Archie .Thompson
Turner Funeral Home
Earl Rabuck
Lockman Reunion Held at Moravia Park
The annual Lockman reunion was held in Moravia park Sunday with 92 attendees. Dinner was served at noon and lemonade provided. Marve Lockman was elected president, Homer King vice president, and Fred Dotson secretary treasurer, with plans to return to Moravia park next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Moravia Park
Marve Lockman
Homer King
Fred Dotson
Grace Methodist Church Services Notice
Grace Methodist Church Doravia Town announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. M Y F group meets at 6:00 p.m. in Wesley Chapel at 3245 a.ud. Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. (text reads unclearly).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Doravia
Town
John C. Davis
M.Y.F. Group
Wesley Chapel
A. Ud
Schuyl
Donald Darby to Teach in Atlantic High School
Donald Darby, son of George Darby of Moravia and a Simpson College graduate, will teach English and serve as assistant dramatic coach at Atlantic High School. While a senior he was treasurer of his class and active in Lambda Chi Alpha, Alpha Psi Omega, and Sigma Tau Delta. He recently visited friends in California, Los Angeles, and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson College
Indianola
Donald Darby
George Darby
Moravia
Atlantic Highcchool
Simpson
Donald
Dlabs
Lambda Chi Alpha
Alpha Psi Omega
Patronel
Sigma Tau Delta
Norman Firkins
Vallejo
California
Halph Bauman
Los Angeles
Sid
Wnh
Kreanon Stank
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Bauwen
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Announcement
Pastor Earl Rabuck leads the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship at 10:50 a.m. includes officer elevation. Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p.m. Music and preaching at 8 00 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. Friday night church night. bring pie. Annual Conference at Chariton on Sept 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Jones
Chariton
Monroe township ministers hold village picnic supper
Minicc ters of Monroe township Faria Buresu met at Cybes Hell farsa home today evening for a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Faria Buresu
Cybes Hell Farsa
Church Services and Leaders Schedule
The Church of Christ hosts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Horace Schaffner with worship services continuing weekly. Horace and Charence Schadfner will alternate pulpit duties as Bowi and other Sunday services occur. The Church of the Nazarene, led by Pastor W. E. Burd, lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Julaimon as superintendent, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m., BY. P at 7:40 p.m., and Prayer and Bible Study on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Horace Schaffner
Horace
Charence Schadfner
Bowi
Subaffner
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Julaimon
New Pastor to Move To Moravia Next Week
Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Hahn of Farmington plan to move to Mora next Thursday to serve as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene. Hahn, a World War I veteran and native Iowan born near Sioux City, has led several Iowa churches and studied at Nazarene College in Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hahn
Farmington
Moravia
Hahn
Church of the Nazarene
Burd
Keokuk
Rev
Sioux City
the Nazarene College
Pasadena
California
Fort Dade
Lacona
Ames
Davenport
Montrose
Bussey
Hohn
F. M. Lehman
Los Angeles
God
Royal Telephone
Moravia Softball Defeats Attica 7 to 4
Moravia softball, led by manager John Laws, defeated visiting Attica 7 to 4 as Van Dorin allowed four hits and Moravia had seven. In a separate Moravia game Unionville edged Moravia 4 to 4 with Moore getting the only two Moravia hits. Georgetown game booked for Thursday. fall festival schedule includes Attica matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
John Laws
Attica
van Dorin
Unionville
Moore
George van Dorin
Ferrell Purvis
Georgetown
George Town
Wold Van Dorin Reunion In Moravia Park
A cooperative reunion honored Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Neff and relatives from Rockford and area. Dozens attended, including Sylvan Van Dorin as chairman and Dallas Faber as secretary treasurer. The gathering decided to meet next year on the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Mes
Bayard Neff
Clifton
Charles
Rockford
Flora Jones
Edna Neff
Kenneth Free
Elaine and
Dale
Darin Wailes
Ellahvonne
E. JG. Sincox
Clair Sinox
Floyd McFall
Jerry
Marie
Clarence Bunyer
Dennis
Delkert Love
Billy
J.T. van Dertin
Leo
L. B. van Dorin
Louis
Carolyn
James
J.C. Lockman
Troy
George van Dorin
Sylvan van Dorin
Dallas Faber
Whites tributed to John Br Kenton
Dear friends I thank you for flowers and your presence at Dad Kenton's funeral I was in Alaska when the news arrived John Kenton wrote I wish I could have heard in time I valued him as a loyal man and brother in law Your friend Now inia Mes Tobl RB Rencond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad Kenton
Alaska
Reed
John
Tobi
Subscriber Letters From South Dakota Newsprint
A chaotic reader message from South Dakota reports on grain harvest starting last week and nearby visits from family. It notes health issues among relatives, a hospital stay, and hopes for recovery, with scattered personal updates and local references.
Fall Festival and Institute Meeting Called for Aug 15
The 42nd annual Fall Festival plans will be discussed at a Friday evening meeting at 8:00. All officers department heads and interested helpers are urged to attend to ensure the festival’s success. P K Horner president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
P. K. Horner
Couple United In Marriage At Cen terville First Methodist
Pearl Eugene Hiner and Mildred Moore wed at the Cen terville First Methodist parsonage in a double ring ceremony. Miss Ruth Greenwood officiated. attendants were Imop ens Tadiock and Carl Tisue. Bride, a Moravia high school 1943 graduate, has worked at Cherry Burrell in Cedar Rapids. They plan a home in Cedar Rapids after a brief honeymoon and receive community best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Moore
Elbert Moore
Melrose
Pearl Eugene Hiner
Lew Hiner
Methodist
Centerville
Ruth Greenwood
Imopens Tadiock
Carl Tisue
Moravia Bus Routes Approved by Board
Appanoose County Board of Education approved Moravia school bus routes as applied for. Moravia adds two new buses for five total, shortening rides and improving territory coverage. Schedule and driver assignments will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Birthday Dinner for Leanne Main at Moravia Park
A family gathering celebrated Leanne Main turning 92 with a basket dinner at Moravia Park. Relatives included Jess Gladfelder Kenneth Gladfelder Robert Charles Judy A W Kincade Bessie Boshak Homer Hamilton Frank Swaim Guy McKern Elbert Perry Newty Long Jean Cora Main Pearl Hiner and William Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leanne Main
Moravia Park
Jess Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Robert Charles
Judy
A. W. Kincade
Bessie Boshak
Homer Hamilton
Nancy Boblenz Patient at Albia Hospital
Nancy Boblenz daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz is improving at Smith hospital Albia after convulsions at her grandparents home while her parents prepared to take her to Ottumwa. She was rushed to hospital for care. crisis passed Saturday morning and she is believed to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Boblenz
Herb Boblenz
Smith Hospital
Albia
R. KE. Pennington
Ottumwa
Mrs Hollingshead III Illness Calls Family Nearby
Mr and Mrs Frank Farr Richland and Frank Morrow Rochester Mich Earl Morrow Pearl City ML and Mrs Mildred Morrow Kester Kansas City were summoned to Albia by their mother Lula Hollingshead's serious illness. She was taken to University hospital in Iowa City last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollingshead
Frank Farr
Richland
Frank Morrow
Rochester
Mich
Earl’ Morrow
Pearl City, ML
Mildred (Morrow) Kester
Kansas City
Albia
Lula Hollingshead
University Hospital
Iowa City
Mr Bivin Improves at Hospital Reported in Kirksville
The local item notes Mr Bivin, patient at Baughtin Hospital in Kirksville, is improving. Groh Kaster and M Jehnnie Whicker are mentioned as attending or related in the brief update to family and Mrs Bivin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groh Kaster
Jehnnie Whicker
Suturdus
Kirksville
Mather Mere
Kivin
Bivig
Baughtin Hospital
American Legion and Auxiliary Host Cooperative Supper
The American Legion and Auxiliary invite members and families to a cooperative supper at 7:00 on Wednesday evening. Details about the venue and table arrangements are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amercan Legion and Auxiliary Inéivters
Public Sale Dates Near the Square Ad Published
The notice describes a public sale set for Saturday August 8 near the square. An auctioneer from Mougle will conduct the sale, with Union plans and sale bills advertised. A large crowd attended and the event concluded successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Plan To Continue Meetings in Park
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold Sunday evening meetings in the park near the community building at 8:00, continuing through August and likely as long as weather allows. Churches will conduct services each week, with a program planned for next Sunday including Invocation, Scripture, a musical number, a quartet, group singing, a sermon, and a hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
U. B. Church
Clarence Schaffner
Rabuck
Christian Church
A. B. Church
American Legion Plans Activities and Fundraising
Basil Cowell Post No 361 American Legion elected Chester Broshar chair of the membership committee with Lee Hiatt historian and Howard Evans publicity chairman. Committees will plan a stag party and an ice cream social to boost funds for the building. A rummage auction raised 32.70 and Corner Cafe donated a popcorn machine for use on Wednesdays and Saturdays and during the Fall Festival. A joint song festival with churches drew an estimated 400 to 500 in Moravia park, prompting calls for another event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Chester Broshar
Lee Hiatt
Howard Evans
Waye
Post
Corner
Churches and Legion
Moravia Park
Horace Schaffner to Bible Seminary
Horace Schaffner plans to leave this weekend for Cincinnati to enter Cincinnati Bible Seminary for ministerial training. He has been active in the local Christian church as Sunday School superintendent and has led services every other Sunday. He works as a clerk at Main Bros. grocery and will be replaced by his younger brother Clarence. He sold his residence west of the Christian church to brother Louis Schaffner and sister-in-law, who plan to move there. His wife Jeraldine Hiner will join him later, currently staying with her mother, Mrs. Lew Hiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Schaffner
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Bible Seminary
Horace
Main Bros
Clarence
Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Jeraldine Hiner
Lew Hiner
Condras on Vacation Visit California and Beyond
Kenneth Condra and his wife, with eee, left Thursday for Long Beach California to visit his brother Gene Condra and family. They will visit other relatives in California, Montana and South Dakota before returning. Dean Huffman will oversee the Standard tank wagon service during Kenneth’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
Eee
Long Beach
Calif
Gene Condra
California
Montana
South Dakota
Moravia
Dean Huffman
Kenneth
Appreciation note from Mrs Freeman Jolly
In appreciation I thank friends and graduate grettors for the flowers and thoughtful deeds during illness. Grateful for the cards received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Freeman Jolly
Argo Reunion Planned at Centerville Park Next Sunday
The Argo family reunion will be held in Centerville park next Sunday August 17 near Jay Argo. All relatives invited. Woodward secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARGO
Argo Family
Centerville Park
BOYER
F. A
Local Family Notes and Birth Announcement
Mrs Maunroe Jarvis of Ue Mullea and Mr Ralph Mardell welcomed a newborn son born July 25. Mrs Charley Jarvis returned home last week after visiting her son and family.
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Maunroe Jarvis
Ue: Mullea
Own
Ralph Mardell
Charley Jarvis
Wad Demily
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Mirani
Ana
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Greckle
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Albia Hospital
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Mougle
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