Engagement Announced for Juanita Hanrahan to Richard McDanel
Mr and Mrs Edward A Hanra han Ottumwa announce the engagement of their daughter Juanita Jane to Richard Duane McDanel son of Mr and Mrs Gaylord McDanel Moravia A fall wedding is planned The bride elect a 1951 Ottumwa High School and Ottumwa Heights College graduate taught in Moravia schools for three years McDanel graduated Moravia High School in 1948 served four years in the Air Force including time in Germany and is employed by Butler Products Co Ottumwa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Hanrahan
Route 2
Ottumwa
Juanita Jane
Richard Duane McDanel
Gaylord McDanel
Route 1
Moravia
Ottumwa High School
Festival Preparations Set for September 6 to 8
A meeting of fall festival officers approved plans for the event to run September 6 to 8. Thursday is entry day with local talent and a band concert. Friday features REA day with about a dozen bands marching and exhibiting. Saturday hosts the big parade and children's parade with added prize money and professional evening entertainment. Leaders include Russell Hughes, Roscoe Pennington, Ira Boyer, Margaret Brooks, and Virginia McDonough. Exhibit space in the industrial tent is available. Contact Bert Turner, Art Fox, or Richard Yeach to reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REA
Russell Hughes
Roscoe Pennington
Ira Boyer
Margaret Brooks
Virginia McDonough
Bert Turner
Art Fox
Richard Yeach
Nuptial Shower Honors Fern Kelley
A Friday evening shower at Unionville Legion hall honored Fern Kelley before her August 31 wedding. Guests enjoyed games and gifts on a umbrella decorated table, with cake and kolache nuts and mints. Hostesses were Mrs. Pat Kelley, Mrs. Lois Kelley, and Mrs. Mildred Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Legion Hall
Fern Kelley
Catherine Hawk
Dora Johnson
Nita Barnes
Maxine Roberts
Eva Miller
Lovell Reagan
Kermit Horn
Sheryl
Karen
Grace Rhee
Martha Cross
Alberts Strunk
Betty Johnson
Lenora Paris
Maybelle Brain
Mamie Miller
Fern Paris
Jane Easter
Carol Miller
Pat Kelley
Lois Kelley
Mildred Kelley
Thank you for the cards and gifts during my illness
Wayne Tisue expresses gratitude for the cards and gifts received while sick, noting his enjoyment of the support and appreciation from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Tisue
Good Attendance At Sunday Park Services Moravia
Community Sunday evening park services in Moravia show strong turnout, with Rev. Lynn King noting attendance surpassing local church averages. Plans include grass spraying to deter mosquitoes and chair comfort for next week, with offerings supporting the 1957 Community Daily Vacation Bible School. rain location is the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Lynn King
Moravia
Community Daily Vacation Bible School
Methodist Church
Monroe Township Farm Bureau Picnic Held At Wilson Home
The Monroe township Farm Bureau hosted its annual picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs James Wilson with 80 members present. Bluff Creek 4-H boys Richard Davis and Donnie Hutchinson demonstrated, as did Patty OBrien and Judy Logan from Jackson township. Both 4-H teams will contest at the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
Kingdom Builders Swim Party at Albia Park
The Kingdom Builders class of Grace Methodist church held their August party Friday evening at Albia park. They swam and visited before serving homemade ice cream and cake. The committee included Mr and Mrs Richard Bentzinger Rev and Mrs John Grenfell and Mr and Mrs Marce Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Builders
Grace Methodist Church
Albia Park
Richard Bentzinger
John Grenfell
Maurce Walter
Lockman Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The Lockman reunion was held Sunday in Moravia park. Ralph Robinson was elected president J C Lockman vice president and Mrs Pearl Fisher secretary treasurer There were 50 in attendance to enjoy the dinner and social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Moravia Park
Ralph Robinson
J. C. Lockman
Pearl Fisher
Shelter Completed More Money Needed Moravia Park Fund Drive Progress
Moravia park shelter project advances as concrete poured early Wednesday and farm volunteers finish by late morning. Contributions from Louise Wolf Arthur Main Garden Club Burns Reunion Hammond Reunion E C Caster Tubaugh Bros Kingdom Builders Theo Miller Carl Tisue and others help near the goal, yet more funds are sought to cover remaining material costs. The shelter will host reunions picnics and evening events with a large weatherproof concrete floor water fountain and electric lights ready for use this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Wolf Arthur
E. C. Caster
Tubaugh Bros
Kingdom Builders
Theo Miller
Carl Tisue
Nellie Williams Entering Iowa State Fair Culinary Show
Avocal Nellie Williams will compete at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 24 to September 2. She lists spiced goods pickles condiments jams fruits preserves canned vegetables and canned meats among her entries in the culinary show which offers 1460 dollars in prize money. The competition includes classes for bread and rolls cookie homemade candies elk pickles and spiced goods canned fruits and vegetables and preserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie” Wiliams
Iowa
Des Moines
Nellie Williams
Auxiliary Meeting Announced for August Twenty First
The regular Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held Tuesday evening at the Legion home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Grace Methodist Church Schedule and Events
Grace Methodist Church announces Rev John Grenfell pastor and Delmar Dowd Sunday School superintendent. Activities include Sunday School at 10 00 worship at 11 00 and evening service at 7 00 M Y B at 7 45 union park service with Rev Lynn King speaker on Monday August 20 7 30 and Commission on Education meeting at the church Wednesday August 22 7 45 prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Lynn King
Commission On Education
First Christian Church Service Schedule
Donald Plum pastor Mrs Birdie Main Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 60 a m. Communion and sermon at 11 a m. Evening community service in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
the Park
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces services with Rev. Lynn J. King as minister. Sunday School at 9 am, morning worship at 10 am. Union evening service at 7 45 pm at the Community building. Midweek service Wednesday at 7 45 pm. W W S meets Friday evening August 17 at Lois Mason’s home. Council of Administration meets Monday August 20 at 7 45 pm. Pam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
W. S
Lois Mason
Council of Administration
Pam
Talent Show Draws Large Moravia Crowd
A large Moravia audience heard a local talent contest with only four prizes available. The top acts included Carole Main, Karen and Donna Woodward in a vocal trio, baton twirlers Mary Ellen Condra and Rita Gardner, Terry Tuttle on piano, and Mary Ellen Homerin singing. Several other performers received praise, with some acts set to appear in Fall Festival entertainment starting September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Carole Main
Karen
Donna Woodward
Mary Ellen Condra
Rita Gardner
Terry Tuttle
Mary Ellen Homerin
Joyce Kincade
Dana Easter
Norma
Judy Gladfelder
Judy
Jessie VanDorin
Jim Gillaspie
Calvin L.wright
Rev H L Smith Named Pastor at Moravia Nazarenes
Rev H L Smith of White River North Dakota is appointed pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Moravia. He and his wife and family cannot move immediately due to a ill son. Rev E C Weiss of Des Moines will fill the pulpit until they arrive. The appointment was made at the Nazarene assembly in West Des Moines last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Smith
White River
North Dakota
Church of the Nazarene
Moravia
Moravia Ball Players Top League Champions
Moravia’s young players won the Centerville junior league final Friday night beating the top Rotary team 5-2. Pitcher Gary Pfannebecker and catcher Gary Underwood starred for the 13 15 year old squad while teammates included John Tarbell Eugene Vincent Richard Mason Marion Kruzich John Murdy Seliday Bob Tomlin Billy Jo Scott and Stephen King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Rotary
Cincinnati
Gary Pfannebecker
Gary Underwood
John Tarbell
Eugene Vincent
Richard Mason
Marion Kruzich
John Murdy
Seliday
Udell
Bob Tomlin
Billy Jo Scott
Stephen King
Fox Hunters Do Well At Missouri Show
Local fox hound lovers and owners fared well at the northern Missouri field trial and beach show in Spickard. Milton Stocker earned a field trial trophy and first in the young dog trial under two, Ronnie Underwood placed second in the young derby, and Dayne Taylor's dogs won best pack of four. A big Unionville event, the Iowa State Fox Hunters Association show, runs September 3 to 6 with beach show, field trials, trophies, ribbons, and evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Spickard
Dayne Taylor
Ronnie Underwood
Dick Johnson
Ivan Arnold
Milton Stocker
Unionville
Iowa State Fox Hunters Association
Boys Go To Camp At Ft Ripley With National Guard
Marion Condra and Jim Petti depart Sunday night for a two week encampment at Ft Ripley Minnesota with Company B National Guard. Wendell Condra plans to return this week from Missouri construction work to run the Condra station on Highway 60 and to hold a special merchandise sale. He will teach junior high departmental work at Long Rock near Minnesota One as the new term begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Condra
Jim Pettibone
Ft. Ripley
Minn
Co. B. National Guard
Wendell Condra
Missouri
Highway 60
Long Rock
Minnesota
Hammond Family Reunion Held Sunday in Moravia Park
The Hammond family reunion met in Moravia park with a cooperative dinner and elected officers for the next gathering. Donald Hammond was named president and Mrs. Donald Hammond secretary treasurer, with plans to meet the second Sunday in August and a $3 collection for park shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Moravia Park
Donald Hammond
Moravia Softball Boys Down Belinda In Tight Game
The Moravia softball team traveled to Belinda and won 8 to 2 for an 8 2 victory. Belinda is competing in the state tournament at Boone. Oskaloosa hosts Moravia Thursday, with a Friday trip to Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Belinda
Boone
Oskaloosa
Moulton
Hiatt Suffers Light Stroke At Home
Hiatt suffered a light stroke last Wednesday and is confined to his home. He remains about the same. his children assist in his care. Mr and Mrs Charles Coffin and son Clell and Mr and Mrs Pawl Coffin and son P D were dinner guests Friday at the Vess Hiatt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Hiatt
Charles Coffin
Clell
Shower honors Loretta Helmick at Legion home
Miss Loretta Helmick was honored at a prenuptial shower at the Legion home Friday evening. Her marriage to Fred DuVall will take place next month. Hostesses included Mrs. Max McDonough and others. Pencil games yielded prizes for Joyce Hiatt and others. Refreshments of apple sauce salad cookies and drink followed the gift display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Helmick
Legion
Fred DuVall
Max McDonough
Robert Simpson
Jack McDonough
Ruth Gibbons
Rosetta Helmick
Mary DuVall
Joyce Hiatt
Martha McCord
Warren DuVall
Miss Helmick
Boyer Reunion Set for Mora via Park
The Boyer reunion will be held Tuesday August 21 in the Mora via park. Mrs F E Boyer serves as secretary for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Coulson Reunion Set for August in Centerville Park
The Coulson family holds its annual reunion Sunday August 19 at Centerville Park with Mabel Coulson serving as secretary and coordinating details.
McDanel Reunion Plans at Centerville Park
The McDanel reunion is set for Sunday August 19 at Centerville park. All relatives and friends are invited to join for a basket dinner and fellowship hosted by Daphne Hilton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park
Vandorin Reunion Announced for August in Moravia Park
The annual VanDorin reunion is scheduled for Sunday, August 19, at Moravia Park. Organizers invite descendants and relatives to gather for the community event and family reunion activities.
Wilson Reunion Announcement at Moravia Park
The Wilson reunion will be held in Moravia Park on Sunday August 19. Mardeena White serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Moravia Park
Moravia School Opens August 27 With New Staff
Preparations for Moravia students begin as the school opens Monday August 27. Registration for first year pupils is arranged at the superintendent's office during the coming week. Bus routes remain similar with a half-day start for lunch at 11 20. New faculty include William Valentine and Otha Lee Martin. Bus drivers listed and gym interior redone with fresh paint varnish and new markings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Moravia
Wm. Valentine
Otha Lee Martin
Richard Veach
Gerald Burton
Carl Boyer
Lea
Clifford Caster
Spencer King
Frank Woodward
Russell Hughes
Aerial farm picture prompts early renewals at Union
The Union identified the first callers after 1:00 PM Thursday for a free renewal subscription. Sandra Hiatt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt, led the list and others including Mrs Lee Benz Ray Tubaugh and Joyce Walter followed. A week earlier Mrs Gaylord McDanel was first to phone about Ralph Davis farm with a year’s advance. Additional callers that week were Mrs Jack McDonough Harold Hawk and Mrs Bardette Ward and Mrs Helen Staffeldt.
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Union
Sandra Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Hiatts
Lee Benz
Ray Tubaugh
Joyce Walter
Gaylord McDanel
Ralph Davis
Jack McDonough
Harold Hawk
Bar [Dette Ward
Helen Staffeldt
Roger Robinson Breaks Right Leg in Bicycle Accident
Roger Robinson son of Mr and Mrs George Robinson sustained a broken right leg in a Wednesday evening bicycle accident. The injury is a five inch break up the leg bone. He was taken to Albia to have it set and returned home the same night. He previously broke the same leg about a year ago. He will return to the hospital on Friday for casting and three months of non weight bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Robinson
George Robinson
Albia
Callen Descendants Hold Reunion Sunday
The descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Callen met Sunday in Moravia park for a basket dinner and get-together. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller Patsy of Monroe Mr and Mrs. Dale Callen and boys of Des Moines Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Dayton and sons of Perry Mr. and Mrs. John Packard and Mary Beth and Charles of Kenosha Wis Mrs. J. R. Callen Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips and family Mr. and Mrs. Loren Walters and daughters Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dowd and Donald and Delmar and Mrs. Clarence Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Callen
Moravia Park
Paul Miller
Patsy
Monroe
Dale Callen
Loren Walters
Clarence Dowd
Donald
Delmar
Clarence Miller
Monroe Township Schools to Be Auctioned
Monroe township rural schools of Fairview and Foster will be sold at auction Tuesday at the respective schoolhouses. The district recently voted to sell the unused buildings and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
Fairview
Foster
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Miss Hanrahan
Jane Hanrahan
Farm Bureau
Mrs. Williams
Me Chusehes
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Nazarene Church
Condra
Keith Zellars
George Hammond
Frank Hammond
Max Hammond
Mike
Myrna
Joan
Christine Clark
Hattie Hammond
Claud Norton
Ralph
Paul Norton
Earl Fenton
Plano
Dwight Fenton
Jerald Fenton
Stephen
Connie
Carol
Charles Moore
Gerald Rinehart
Iconium
Paul Moore
Richard Martin
Bernard Moore
David
Charles Clark
Iowa City
Edward King
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Hammond
Jake Schreiner
U. 8 Hiatt
BOYER
F. E. Boyer
Secy
Coulson
Mabel Coulson
Sec
McDanel
Daphne Hilton
Vandorin
Wilson Reunion
Mardeena White
John Laws
Callen
W. A. Wilson
Gaylord McDanes
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