A E Shull 82 Services Sunday
Alonzo Ellsworth Shull born February 3 1875 in Galesburg Illinois died August 9 1957 Centerville Iowa aged 82 years six months six days He was the fourth of seven children survived by brother J H Shull of Whitwell Tennessee He married Blanche Swimm March 7 1896 She died April 1942 He farmed in Salem and Mt Pleasant Iowa before moving to Moravia in 1912 Active in Grace Methodist Church and class No 9 Surviving daughters Grant Tadlock Moravia and Neal Burton Washington Iowa Grandchildren Carroll Steinbeck Rubio Carl Tisue Moravia Basil Tadlock University Park Larry Tadlock Ames Joe Tadlock South Whittier CA and Naomi Tadlock Moravia Great grandchildren eight and many friends Rev Lynn J King officiated at Grace Methodist Church August 11 burial Moravia cemetery Pallbearers Donald Dowd Delmar Dowd John Veach Harold Prough Lee Hiatt Maurice Walter Flowers cared for by Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward and Mr and Mrs John Wilson The Neal-urt on family Grant Tadlock family CARD OF THANKS We express thanks for kindness flowers food and help during illness and death of our father and grandfather The Neal- Burton and Grant Tadlock families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Ellsworth Shull
Galesburg
Ilinois
Frédrick A
Emma Ellsworth Shull
Centerville
Iowa
J. H. Shull
Whitwell
Tennessee
Blanche Swimm
Brimfield
Illinois
Shull
Salem
Mt. Pleasant
Moravia
Grace Methodist Church
Grant Tadlock
Neal Burton
Washington, Iown
Carroll Steinbeck
Rubio
Carl Tisue
Basil Tadlock
University Park
Larry Tadlock
Ames
Joe Tadlock
South Whittier
Calif
Robert Easter
Naomi Tadlock
Lynn J. King
Donald and
Delmar Dowd
Moravia Rural Mail Carriers Start Half Hour Later
Postmaster Don Pettibone announces Moravia rural mail carriers now leave the post office at 8 00 am instead of 7 30 am. This shift will generally push delivery to patrons' mailboxes about 30 minutes later each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Moravia
Relatives Attend Lockmon Funeral in Ottumwa Des Moines Delegation
Relatives gathered for the Friday afternoon funeral of Frank Lockman. Attending were Mrs Etta Van Tree and daughter Monroe Jarvis and Mrs Stella Lenz of Des Moines. Ottumwa residents John Sutton Cecil King Claire Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Claire Robinson attended with Pearl Fisher of Albia Manuel Lockman Chariton and Spencer King Unionville. Pallbearers included Cecil King Spencer King Claire Robinson Bill Robinson George Robinson and Ralph Robinson. Forrest Main sang hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lockman
Etta van Tree
Monroe Jarvis
Stella Lenz
Des Moines
John Sutton
Cecil King
Ottumwa
Pearl Fisher
Albia
Manuel Lockman
Chariton
Spencer King
Unionville
Claire Robinson
Cecil
Claire
Bill
George
Ralph Robinson
Forrest Main
Main Reunion Held Sunday at Centerville Park
The annual Main family reunion gathered Sunday in Centerville's park with a noon basket dinner. A business meeting elected Earl Main president and Mrs Earl Main secretary-treasurer. The next reunion is set for the second Sunday in August at the same location, with many family members from Naples South Dakota St Joseph Missouri Knoxville Albia Oskaloosa Memphis Tennessee Waterloo and other towns in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Centerville Park
Earl Main
Orville Smith
Naples
S. D
J. W. Jones
Dorotha Gasper
St. Joseph
Eileen Mason
Knoxville
Berle Beatty
R. A. 1Gackle
Oskaloosa
Rosa Beatty
Wendl Coulson
George Hinerang Glen
C. C. Waughop
Harvey Main
Centerville
Lewis Rouse
Albia
Jessie Potts
Ray McCloud
Donald McCloud
Jess Gladfelder
John McAningh
Jax Argo
K. V. Gladfelder
Judy
Kay
Nancy Benz
Charlie Johnson
U. O. Main
Francis
Gary Tharp
Memphis
Tennessée
Dixie Dohrmann
Waterloo
Glen Burton Dies Suddenly in Floris
Mr and Mrs Ivan Walter mourn the sudden death of Glen Burton in Floris from a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Burton
Floris
Ivan
Walter
Bloomfield
E U B Ladies Aid Dinner Menu at Church
The E U B ladies aid will serve dinner August 21 at the church. Menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes with gravy new corn apple sauce sliced tomatoes hot rolls butter jelly coffee ice tea homemade ice cream and wafers.
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E. U. B. Ladies Aid
McCrorys Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCrory of 906 West Hemstead Street Fairfield quietly observed their 55th wedding anniversary on Tuesday August 13 in frail health. Married at Elmwood Kansas August 13 1902 they have lived in Fairfield 32 years. He retired from Dexter Co four years ago after working there. They previously lived in Moravia. Their adopted daughter Gladys now Mrs. J. A. Shapin resides in Los Angeles. Mrs. McCrorys sister Mrs. Geo Bradley of Decatur Illinois and his brother Allie McCrory of Kansas City could not join the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McCrory
West Hemstead Street
Fairfield
McCrorys
Elmwood
Kansas
Dexter Co
Moravia
Gladys
J. A. Shapin
Los Angeles
Calif
McCrory
Geo. Bradley
Decatur, Til
Allie .McCrory
Kansas City
Local families visit relatives and celebrate birthdays
Mr and Mrs James Main and children drove to Green Mountain to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Main and others hosted weekend guests. Mrs Jennie Pollard marked her 85th birthday with a cooperative dinner at her home attended by Neva Mericle Sadie Palmer and others. Henry McGrighy and Donna visited relatives in Kansas returning home with their family. Des Moines visitors Carl Tisue Harley Tisue and Sandy joined weekend calls with the Tisue and Main families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Main
Green Mountain
Forrest Main
O. G. Woodward
Ella Cridlebaugh
Harley Woodward
Albion
Wm. Woodwards
Colfax
Ira, Boyer
J.T. van Dorin
Mahaska County Fair
Oskaloosa
Edd King
Danny Moore
Mr. Pleasant
Pollard
Neva Mericle
Delpha Duff
Sadie Palmer
E C. Caster
Charles Coffin
Mmany
Henry McGrighy
Delmar Marston
Russell
Kansas
Galin McGhghy
Plainsville
Donna
Clifford Tisue
Sandy
Des Moines
Carl Tisue
Harley Tisue
Karena Lindley Weds John Henriksen at Centerville St Mary’s
Karena Lindley daughter of Fred and (Mrs.) Lindley of Centerville married A J Henriksen son of Julia Henriksen of Austin Minn at St Mary’s Centerville on August 3. Rev Thomas Conway officiated. The ceremony featured lavender and white decor and a lavender orchid bouquet for the bride. Maid of honor Patricia De Angelo. bridesmaid Nancy Lindley. Reception at bride’s home. The couple will reside in Waverly after a trip to Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karena Lindley
Fred Lindley
Centerville
John T. Henriksen
Waverly
Julia Mary Henriksen
Austin
Ushera
Wayne Lindley
Lazelle Lindley
Moravia
Patrica de Angelo
Des Moines
Nancy Lindley
Moravia High School
Centerville Community College
Iowa Farm Mutual Insurance Co
St. Augustines
Minnie Herteen 90 Dies at Home Near Moravia
Miss Minnie Herteen age 90 died at 11:00 p.m. Tuesday at her home ten miles east of Moravia. Born November 18, 1867 in Sweden she came to Iowa with family and lived on the home farm. Funeral services Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Turner funeral home conducted by Rev. Lynn King. Burial in Unionville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Herteen
Moravia
Sweden
Iowa
Turner Funeral Home
Lynn King
Unionville
Hammond Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The annual Hammond reunion gathered Sunday at Moravian park with a basket dinner at noon and plans to hold the 1958 reunion at Wildwood park in Ottumwa on the second Sunday in August. Lynn Bowles of Ottumwa was elected president and Mrs Bowles was elected secretary treasurer. many Ottumwa and area residents attended across multiple families and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Moravian Park
Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Lynn Bowles
Bowles
Keith Zellars
Frank Hammond
Hattie Hammond
Max Hammond
George Hammond
Ray Mosley
Albia
D. H. Hammond
Plano
Dennis Dillon
Hedrick
Bertha Hall
Russell
Gerald Fenton
Stephen
Connie
Dwight Fenton
Melrose
Edward King
Danny ‘Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Bernard Moore
David
Centerville
Ruth Hammond
J. H. Schreiner
Moravia
Family Gathering Honors Dwight Kaster
A Moravia park gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kaster and their Statesville, North Carolina family. Attendees included numerous Kaster relatives, extended family members, and friends, with afternoon callers and a Rural Letter Carrier picnic and meeting noted at Centerville park later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Dwight Kaster
Statesville
North Carolina
Anna Kaster
Ernie
Hix
Forrest Kaster
Vernon Kaster
David
George Holland
Clifford Pfannebecker
Larry
Veril Dee Kaster
V.C. Kaster
Jack
Clell McDanel
Grover Kaster
Don Elswick
A. C. Kaster
Lucy Fisher
Ellen Smith
Hazel Griffin
Frank Selak
Charles Broshar
Ronnie
James Kaster
Randy
Jeff
Robert Kaster
Rufus Kaster
John Donald Kaster
Kenneth Petznick
Leo Kaster
Howard Smith
Zell Callen
Larry Tadlock
Centerville Park
Pence Reunion at Moravia Park Held with Dinner
The Pence reunion occurred in Moravia park on August 4 with a noon basket dinner. Eva Morgan was elected president for the new year and Velda Brown named secretary. The Chariton based A. E. Pences joined relatives from afar for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pence
Moravia Park
Eva Morgan
Velda Brown
A. E. Pences
Chariton
Navy Chief Lathen in Operation Trade Winds exercise
Navy Chief Machinist Sylvester Lathen, son of Mr and Mrs Prank Lather of Moravia and husband of Mrs Generia T Lathen of Chula Vista California, serves aboard USS Calvert during Operation Trade Winds amphibious training in August in Hawaii. The exercise included Maui practice approaches Kahoolawe firing and a landing on Kauai, testing helicopter carrier troop lifts with 26 ships and 15,500 service members. Twentieth Century Fox used this period for extensive long range photography for the film South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Sylvester Lathen
Prank Lather
Moravia
Generia T. Lathen
Chula Vista
Calif
Calvert
Hawaiian
Maui
Kahoolawe Island
Kauai
Twentieth Century-Fox
Marine Corps
Moravia Little Leaguers Win Two Lose First
The Moravia squad won 6-5 against Pullman Motors of Centerville with a late run, then lost 13-2 to a Centerville all star team. McClurg tossed a no hitter over five innings in a 14-1 win over Lions Club, while Burns and Ellison led the offense with multiple hits. Moravia slips to 11-1 overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Burns
Craig Day
Jim Smith
Smith
Jim Ellison
Helmick
Woodward
Johnny McClurg
Lions Club
McClurg
Ronnie Woodward
Terry Kaster
Keith Helmick
RBI
Kaster
Helmiick
Lockman Reunion Held Sunday in Moravia Park
The Lockman reunion gathered Sunday in Moravia park with about fifty attendees. Jep Lockman was elected president and Mrs Pearl Fisher secretary for the next reunion, set for the second Sunday in August at Moravia park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Moravia Park
Jep Lockman
Pearl Fisher
Community social notes from Ced ar Rapids fair volunteers and visitors
Mrs Max McDonough judged and lectured at the Ced ar Rapids fair. Ernest Witt and wife vacation in Minnesota. Harold Hawk Curtis Tomlin families and Flora Jones enjoyed cake and ice cream at Kenneth Free home. Howard Williams and daughter from Plymouth visited Dwight Kincade and family. Howard Love of Albia spent Sunday with Leonard Palmer. James Fisk and family moved to Brooklyn to teach. Ritter family to move into Fisks’ former Tuttle apartment. Robert Brown of Ft Smith Arkansas and George McCannon visited Kenneth Condra. Jack Little and two friends from Miami Missouri called on W N Miller and Ted Campbell. Carl Yates and children of Albia spent Monday with Jennie Pollard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Cedar Rapids
Ernest Witt
Minnesota
Harold Hawk
Curtis Tomlin
Flora Jones
Kenneth Free Home
Howard Williams
Plymouth
Ind
Dwight Kincade
Howard Love
Albia
Leonard Palmer
James Fisk
Brooklyn
Earl Ritter
Tuttle
Fisks
Robert Brown
Ft. Smith
Ark
George McCannon
Kenneth Condra
Jack Little
Miami
W. N. Miller
Marcia Walter Admitted To Ottumwa Hospital
Marcia Walter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter, was taken Monday to St Joseph hospital in Ottumwa for treatment. She will be confined for a week in room 331. Her mother remained in Ottumwa to be with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Walter
Lof
Maurice Walter
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Ottum, Wa
American Legion Auxiliary to Meet and Install Officers
Regular meeting set for Tuesday evening August 20 at 8 00 p m at the Post home. Installation of officers includes Fern Hudgens as President with Bertha Broghar as 1st Vice President and Margaret Brooks as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Fern Hudgens
Bertha Broghar
V. Pres
Margaret Brooks
Sec'y
Moravia Schools Set Term Start August 26
Moravia district announces the new term begins Monday August 26 with a half day for students and a noon bus return. Teachers conference set for August 22, bus drivers meeting next week, and a remodeled community building to host kindergarten through second grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Community
A. R. Fenton
Fenton
Gail Tuttle
T Arlene Rinehart
C. W. Craver
Bernie Valentine
Clarence Sheldon
Jean Ann Whicker
George Burghoffer
Katheryn Burghoffer
Mrs Turner Hired to Teach Fourth Grade in Moravia District
Mrs Turner contracted by Moravia Community School District to teach fourth grade for the coming term. She fills the vacancy from Mrs Andrew Mosley’s resignation. Turner was previously under contract at Vosburg school and transferred to the town faculty. Vosburg students will attend at Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Campbell
Della Foster
Eightlyy Sianz
Rena Duff
Cleo Stansberry
Madelyn Rose
Truss Turner
Genevieve Morgan
Opal Deedrick
Louise Baldwin
Marjorie Coulson
Marvalee Clayworth
Unionville
Leona Burger
Hazel Hellyer
Blue Front
Mildred Appler
California
Vina
Taylor
Enon
Trege Yates
Fairview
Edna Vickrey
Jeanium
Robert Foster
Miller
Gretchen Ashby
Pleasant Hill
Ardis Walter
Shanghai
Pearl Warner
Williamson
Moravia
Board of Education
Moravia Community
Andrew Mosley
Turner
Vosburg
Iconium
Johnny Grenfell in Detroit Hospital
Johnny Grenfell three year old son of Rev John Grenfell was hospitalized in Detroit Michigan while his family vacations with relatives. He was admitted Sunday evening to the isolation ward of Herman Kiefer hospital diagnosed as a mild case of paralytic polio. Doctors expect three to five days to bring it under control. The family plans to remain in Detroit until part of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Grenfell
John Grenfell
Detroit
Mich
Herman Kiefer Hospital
Monroe Township Farm Bureau Picnic and Meeting
Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin will host the Monroe Township Farm Bureau meeting Tuesday evening August 20 in Moravia park. A cooperative supper will be at 7 00 p m. The Mosley sisters will demonstrate Flying Feathers prize act that earned them a state fair trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. van Dorin
Monroe Township
Rainbow Girls Honor Grand Officer Thursday
The Rainbow Girls and their Mother Advisor Mrs. Trenton Wilson hosted Grand Worthy Associate Advisor Miss Judith Wiles of Centerville Thursday afternoon at Wilsons home. After a social hour they served ice cream strawberries cake and lemonade. Guests from Centerville included Peggy Haker Worthy Advisor and Mrs. Gale Murphy Mother Advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Trenton Wilson
Judith Wiles
Centerville
Peggy Haker
McDanel Reunion at Moravia Park This Sunday
The 28th annual McDanel reunion will be held at Moravia park on Sunday, August 18. Bring your dinner and meet relatives and friends. Daphne Hilton, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDanel
Moravia Park
Daphne Hilton
Boyer and Coulson Family Reunions Planned
The 60th Boyer reunion is set for Tuesday August 20 at Moravia park with Mrs. F. E. Boyer as secretary. The Coulson reunion will take place Sunday August 18 at Centerville park.
Wilson Reunion Held at Moravia Park in August
The Wilson reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 18 in Moravia Park. Mardeena White serves as organizer and contact for details.
Van Borin Reunion at Moravia Park August 18
The Van Dorin reunion will be held in Moravia park on Sunday August 18. A cooperative dinner is planned and all relatives and friends are welcome. Mr and Mrs Marvin Yeager of Manchester visited the Murdy home and Leonard Palmer home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dorin
Moravia Park
Mrs. Marvin Yeager
Manchester
Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Kingdom Builders Hold Party at Moravia Park
The Kingdom Builders class of Grace Methodist church held a party Friday evening at Moravia park. Mrs. John Wilson led the short business session. Ice cream and cake were served at the close of the social hour. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of Humboldt were guests Sunday of Mrs. Ina Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Builders
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia Park
John Wilson
John Miller
Humboldt
Ina Miller
Clarence Dowd
R. C. Wilson
Baby Girl Born to Landgrebe Family in Newton
A baby girl weighing 7 Ibs 6 oz was born Sunday at Skill Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Landgrebe of Newton. Grandparents are Lloyd Landgrebe of Mystic and Ted Teater of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Landgrebe
Newton
Skill Memorial Hospital
Lloyd Landgrebe
Mystic
Ted Teater
Centerville
Bernard Neff
Rockford
Jacquelin Dawn
Neff
Bayard Neff
Flora Jones
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A. E Shull
Neal-urton
Lockmon
E. U. B. Menu
J. L. McCrorys
Centerville St. Mary's Church
Marilyn McKern
Leon
Shirley Lindley
Moulton
Lois Meredith
Searsboro
Silvis
Jil
Hillsdale
Minn
West Grove
Coatsville
Dwight
Pence Reunion
Ottumwa Hospital
Belinda
Bill Broshar
Ottumwa KP
Detroit Hospital
Monroe
Farm Bureau
BOYER
F. E. Boyer
Coulson
Wilson Reunion
Wilson
Mardeena White
Seo’y
van Borin
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