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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1956

Page

5

Mrs Mosley First To Identify Farm In Union Call

Mrs Mosley led the call-in to the Union office after 1:00 PM Thursday identifying last week’s mystery farm as Ernest West’s farm, located 2 ½ miles south of Moravia. Others answering early included Mary Johnson Doris Boblenz Irvin Kalvng and Maude Coltrain noting it was her daughter’s farm. Mosley wins an extra year’s Union subscription.

Mra Andrew Mosley Union Ernest Wests Moravia Mary Johnson Doris Boblenz Irvin Kalvng Maude Coltrain

Glean Gathering Hosted by Moravia Rebekah Lodge

The Moravia Rebekah lodge hosted a glean gathering at the I O C F hall on Monday evening with guests from Centerville Mystic and Albia. Mrs. Raymond Ashby welcomed guests as Gladya Harsh Mettie Roland led songs. Linda Coulson Diane Burton and Sandra Card sang, plus readings, a tap dance, a skit The Census Taker and a social hour with cookies and lemonade.

Moravia Rebekah Lodge Myatic Centerville Albia Raymond Ashby Gladya Harsh Mettie Roland Frank Wilson Linda Coulson Diane Burton Sandra Card Diane Sandra Linda Mystic Judge Linda Judge Clara Trelan Helen Lou Stocker Gerald Morgan Harold Hudgens Betty Cridlebaugh Ray Charity Melissa Felton George Firkins R. R. Pennington Nell Utterback

Mrs West Hosts Music Club Gathering at Noon

Mrs Ernest West entertained the Melody club and friends at her home on Monday. A Weiner roast was served at the noon hour. Music pupils present included Sherry Stansberry John Hermes Lee Washburn Eddie Easton Janice Gilland Vicki Gilland Kenneth Linda Larry Mickey Sacco Sue Michael Garrett Hal Turner Judy Deshi ala o Mra Merl Per kina and daughter Brownlie Johns on Betty Marie Mary Mrs Charles Knowles and Sam Mrs C E Wright Michael Arthur Mrs Vernon Ferren Roger Linda Mia Galen McAnelly Linda Mrs Herschel Johnson Aleta Lorraine and Dwight

Ernest West Melody Club Wejner Sherry Stansberry John Hermes Lee Washburn Eddie Jean Easton Janice Vicki Gilland Kenneth Linda Larry Mickey Margaret Sacco Sue Michael Garrett Hal Turner Judy Deshi Alao Mra Merl Perkina Brownlie Johnson Betty Marie Mary Charles Knowles Sam C. E. Wright Michael Arthur Vernon Ferren Roger Mia Galen McAnelly Herschel Johnson Aleta Lorraine Dwight

Auxiliary Has Report On State Convention

The American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session at the Legion home on Tuesday evening August 21 with 17 members and one guest. It was voted to assist the Legion during the Fall Festival and provide pies. A ways and means committee led by Genevieve Morgan was created to plan fundraising. Delegates Clarabelle Mosley and Genevieve Morgan reported a state convention update. Dues were collected, with reminders for October 20. Dorothy Calhoun reported visiting the “forgotten lady” at Glenwood, and the group continues monthly contributions. Virginia McDonough, retiring president, received a past president badge, while a president badge was given to Virginia.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Mary Ann Sloan Tt Wag Ways and Genevieve Morgan Clarabelle Mosley Dorothy Calhoun Glenwood Virginia McDonough Virginia

Mrs. Dale Laws Undergoes Surgery in Kirksville

Mrs. Dale Laws of Algona submitted to surgery at Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville Missouri Monday. Her husband and mother Mrs. Marshall Perry are at the hospital with her. Mr. and Mrs. John Laws called Tuesday evening. Brock and Debbie Laws stay with grandparents while mother is hospitalized.

Dale Laws Algona Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Marshall Perry John Laws Brock Debbie Laws

School Opens With Bus Service and Delays

The school board awarded the local school coal contract to D. C. Easter at its regular meeting. The first bus run will be Monday August 27 with pupils home by 11 20. A bus drivers meeting was held Tuesday. Richard Veach went to Lima Ohio to pick up a new bus. September 6 buses will bring students home at 12 20 and there is no school rest of that day or Friday due to the Fall Festival. No kindergarten or first grade the week of September 3 7 as the community building is prepared for the festival. Classes resume Monday September 10.

D. C. Easter Fenton Richard Veach Lima Ohio

50 and Bew Club Party at Bhelquist Home

Lew and So club held the last of the summer series at the Ralph Shelquist home on Monday evening August 20. entertainment included short skits and a three act play with guessing contests won by John VanZante Margaret VanZante Mark Van Zante and Judy Woodward. guests included Lena Scott Ronnie and Georgie Woodward Barbara and Alan Robb. refreshments of chocolate ice cream white cake and coffee were served.

Lew Ralph Shelquist Harald Mason Frank Woodward Donald McCloud John VanZante Margaret VanZante Mark van Zante Judy Woodward Lena Scott Oskaloosa Ronnie Georgie Woodward Barbara Alan Robb

Farewell Party for James Nash Family Attended

Neighbors and friends gathered Sunday evening to bid farewell to the James Nash family before their move to Des Moines. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue, Mr and Mrs Roy Argo and family, Mr and Mrs Elbert Perry, Mr and Mrs Ray Thond Perry and Richard, and many others including the Christy and Nash households.

James Nash Des Moines Harley’Tisue Roy Argo Elbert Perry Ray- Thond Perry Richard Delbert Calhoun Wayne Christy Glen Overturf Ronnie Judy Lloyd Landgrebe Marlene Karen Linda Connie Dean Stevie Sheryl Fred Christy Barbara Aubrey Christy

FFA Officers Attend Training School at Lake Wa pello

Six FFA officers Paul Mihalovich Bill Roxe Jim Rogers Larry Roberts Bill DuVall Gary Ferry and advisor Mr Valentine spent Sunday at Lake Wapello preparing a program of work for the coming year. The group enjoyed boating and swimming. Earlier on Friday August 17 Mihalovich Rogers DuVall Perry and Valentine attended officer training at Lake Aquida near Indianola and learned many useful points about F R A officer duties. Reporter Gary Perry.

Flf.a Paul Mihalovich Bill Roxe Jim Rogers Larry Roberts Bill DuVall Gary Ferry Mr. Valentine Lake Wapello Gary Perry Lake Aquada Indianola

Changes in Festival Committee Roles

Changes in committees for the Fall Festival name Mrs Andy Mosley as girls department chairman Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mrs Leslie Deedrick supervise the kiddies parade Mr Agans notes an excellent slate of entertainment for Friday night with bands and a band festival in the afternoon plus exhibitions of marching and baton twirling

Andy Mosley Gerald Morgan Leslie Deedrick Agans

Watermelon Feed Planned for Incoming Freshmen Parents

Notice announces an August 23 Thursday watermelon feed in the Ag room at 8:00 p.m. for incoming freshmen and their parents planning to join the P.F.A.

P.F.A

Callen Reunion At Moravia Park On August 26

The annus Callen reunion will be held in Moravia park on Sunday August 26. Visitors welcome. Auna Callen serves as secretary.

Moravia Park

Picnic Shelter Fund Nearing Its Goal Moravia union notes

Moravia picnic shelter nearly completed and funds rising to cover materials. Contributions since last week include $16 from Wilson reunion, $7 from Harris reunion, $5 from Boyer reunion, and gifts from Lou and Esther Hiner of Oakdale. Other donors listed: Paul Cridlebaugh, E. G. Hank, John Wilson. If any names missed, notify Union office.

Moravia Union Wilson Harris Ames Boyer Réusti Lou Esther Hiner Oakdale Paul Cridlebaugh Hank John Wilson

Jesse Harper Dies At Veterans Hospital

Jesse Harper 68 died at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines after illness. Funeral services were held at Turner funeral home with Rev Banks Doggett officiating. Graveside rites were by the American Legion at Unionville Cemetery. He was born June 4 1888 in Appancose county and was a World War I veteran. Survived by wife Clara two sisters Flora Adamson and Mae Breese and brother Walter Harper.

Jesse Harper Turner Funeral Home Banks Doggett Unionville American Legion Jesse Benjamin Franklin Harper Claricy Graham Harper Appancose Veterans Hospital Dés Moines Clara Flora Adamson Idaho Mae Breese Albia Walter Harper

Mrs Teller honored on 74th birthday in Libertyville

A birthday dinner for Mrs Catherine Teller, aged 74, was held Sunday at the Cleo Ragan home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Glen Clubb Evie Raider Sigourney Mr and Mrs Earl McVey Hedrick Mr and Mrs Darrell Shirkey Mr and Mrs Charley Elder and family Mr and Mrs Clarence Shirkey Libertyville Mrs George Holmes and children Mrs Carl Watts and son Mr and Mrs Wilfur Teller Fairfield Mr and Mrs Ivan Teller Mr and Mrs Lonnie White Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Clea Ragan and Billy.

Catherine Teller Cleo Ragan Glen Clubb Evie Raider Sigourney Earl McVey Hedrick Darrell Shirkey Charley Elder Clarence Shirkey Libertyville George Holmes Carl Watts

Gossip Sermon At Christian Church Reveals Sunday Schedule

A church notice outlines Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Communion and sermon led by Pastor Birdle Main with Superintendent 10:00 a.m. and the subject Gossip. Additional details refer to Fiiat and Plum in church roles.

Fiiat Plum Mra Birdle Main

Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Update

Rev Lynn J King minister and Earl Boyer Sunday School superintendent announce the last Sunday of the early summer schedule with 9 am Sunday School and 10 am morning worship. Union evening service 7 45 pm at the community building midweek service Wednesday 7 45 pm. Youth and Young Adult activities planned including a planning meeting Friday 7 45 pm parsonage and a committee meeting Monday Aug 27 at 7 35 pm. All Sunday School teachers and officers urged to attend.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Lynn J. King Earl Boyer Union Young Adult Fellowship Committee of Christian Education Youth Fellowship

Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Speakers

Grace Methodist Church lists Rev John Grenfell as pastor and Delmar Dowd as Sunday School superintendent. Services include Sunday School at 10:00 a m Worship at 11:00 a m MY at 7:00 p m Union park service at 7:45 p m with Rev Wells speaking and Christain church leading music. Commission on Evangelism meets at 7:30 p m Monday Aug 27 and prayer meeting at 7:45 p m Wednesday Aug 29.

Grace Methodist Church John Grenfell Delmar Dowd Wells the Nazarene Church Christian Church Ae Commission On Evangelism

Fairview Grace Methodist Church Service Notice

Rev Glen Lockhead pastor at Fairview Grace Methodist Church Main Station with Kennitt Gladfelder Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 9 00 a m Worship Service at 9 45 a m. Attendance 45. Rev John Grenfell led worship service. Lockhead on vacation.

Fairview

Carolyn Lenore Boyer Weds Alfred DeVerne Stober at Bloomfield Christian Church

Carolyn Lenore Boyer and Alfred DeVerne Stober were married Saturday evening August 18 at 7 30 in Bloomfield Christian Church. Rev Joseph Houston officiated. Attendants included Don Thomas and Jack Lamb. Guests came from Centerville Moravia Knoxville Des Moines and other towns.

Harl. Boyer Carolyn Lenore Alfred DeVerne, Stober M. J. ‘Stober Moulton Bloomfield Christian Church Bloomfield Joseph Houston Carl Jenking Jack Lamb Knoxville Dale Fenton Moline Don Thomas Centerville Richard Goughnour Norma Cochran Des Moines June Moore Moravia High School Pillsbury Mills, Inc Stober Japan Iowa Southern Utilities Co Mystic Albia Burlington Indianola Marshalltown Cedar Falls Moravia

Coulson Reunion Marks 30th Anniversary at Centerville Park

The 30th Coulson reunion convened August 19 1956 at Centerville park with a bountiful dinner and short program. One marriage one death and five births were reported as attendees included W B Coulson and many relatives with officers elected for the year.

Coulson Centerville Park W. B. Coulson Arthur Swan Oscar Caldwell E. G. Coulesa Martha Coulson Lewis Rouse Charley Tomlin Scott McDonald John Stevens Leota Mackmore E. R. McCann Michael Betsy McCann H. F. Shoemaker Wendy Coulson Elsie Sylvia Lillian Callen Jesse Coulson Bertha Mabel Coulson Dwight Caldwell Joyce

Fred Hammond Admitted for Observation at Des Moines Veterans Hospital

Fred Hammond entered the Veterans hospital at Des Moines on Monday for observation and treatment. Rev Lynn Hing accompanied him. Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and grandsons Ronnie and Georgie Woodward visited the Cody Luse home on Sunday.

Fred Hammond Veterans Hospital Des Moines Lynn Hing Harry Woodward Ronnie and Georgie Woodward Cody Luse

Harris Reunion Held Sunday at Ames Iowa

The 35th Harris reunion took place August 19 1956 at Brookside Park Ames Iowa with 46 attendees. The immediate Harris family attended except Harry and Elmo Burdette and Persia Iowa. A $7 collection was donated to the Moravia shelter house.

Harris Brookside Park Ames Iowa Harry Persia Elmo Burdette San Francisco Calif Moravia

Argo Reunion Held Sunday at Centerville Park

The annual Argo reunion gathered at Centerville park on Sunday August 20 with a dinner enjoyed by many attendees. Guests included Laura Callen Leroy Wycoff Monnie Rose Terry Donna Des Moines. Ned Argo Paul Curuther Nancy Connie Ottumwa. Vinton Lundy Frank Lew Rinehart Marlene Landgrebe Fred Argo Roscoe Argo B C Whitehead Ruby Bert Rin hart Mary Lou Dell Hazel Hellyer Trux ton Dicks Nicky Paul Dicks all listed as present.

Argo Centerville Park Laura Callen Leroy Wycoff Monnie Rose Terry Donna Des Moines Ned Argo Paul Caruthers Nancy Connie Ottumwa Vinton Lundy Frank Lew Rinehart Marlene Landgrebe Fred Argo Roscoe Argo B. C. Whitehead Ruby Bert Rinehart Mary Lou Dell Hazel Hellyer Truxton Dicks Nicky Paul Dicks Moravia Park A. J. Broshar el Monte California Spencer Wilson Buckeye Ariz Jake Sutter Ernfold Saab Canada Edna Dyphon Owings Mills Maryland Indiana Laura Baker Frank Wilson Nell Rousseau R. C. Wilson Sask Yellowstone Park Denver Don Furrer Washington Wendell Cloyed Arabia Delmar Dowd Mardeena White Moravia Park Shelter Kathy Pieter Dhahran Saudi Arabia Leonard Wilson Deriver Colo Reba Packard Mary Beth Charles Kenosha Wisconsin Fern Wright Dana Kansas City Hilda Marshall Spirit Lake O. A. Kluckhohn Odebolt Wilbur Cloved Dave Brown Indianola Walter Hansen Pleasantville Carl Miller Pat Monroe Lovilla Claude Fuller Milton Logan Cain Alicia Ed White Japice Centerville Jim Yates Moulton Carl Cloyed Zell Wilson LeRoy Paul Alice Wilson John A. Wilson James Wilson

Thanks for the gifts and kindness from Louemma Palmer

Louemma Palmer thanks neighbors relatives and friends for letters cards and gifts received from clubs and organizations and expresses heartfelt appreciation to her family and to those who offered kindness.

Louemma Palmer

Numerous Family Reunions Held During The Past Week

Moravia park hosted two large family reunions last week. The Wilson reunion drew eighty three relatives with reports from several members across the United States and Canada. The Van Dorin reunion followed with a cooperative dinner and 102 attendees.

Hamilton Reunion Draws Family From Across the Midwest

Sunday gathering at Moravia park united a long list of Hamiltons and in laws from Kansas City Aber deen Santa Ana Prairie City Ottumwa Glenwood Monroe Melrose Pleasantville Monroe and Lovilla along with relatives from Cal and Iowa for a large family reunion.

Hamilton Moravia Park Cass Hamilton Homer Hamilton B. B. Hamilton Kansas City Ted Hamilton Aberdeen Irl Palmer Santa Ana Calif Claude Sadie Palmer Lloyd Brown Jerry Kenneth Simbro Edd DeHaal Prairie City Iowa Raymond Chance Lovilla Donald Griwell Ottumwa Lloyd Yearns Glenwood Russell Simbro Floyd Cowman Monroe Lavern Simbro Pleasantville Dick DeHaas Jim McAninch Melrose Kermit DeHagal Elmo Blackledge

21st Annual McDanel Reunion Held Sunday

The 21st annual McDanel reunion was held Sunday August 19 at Moravia Park. Attendees included Shirley Townsend and family, Lyndon McDanel and family, Lloyd McDanel and family, Bud McDanel and sons, Johnnie Marlin Jr and relatives, Jerry Weldon, Melvin Weldon, Daphne Hilton, and others from Albia Tracy Burlington and nearby towns. Officers elected Doyle McDanel president Kenneth McDanel vice president Daphne Hilton secretary treasurer. The group voted to keep the event at Moravia Park on the usual date.

Centerville Park Shirley Townsend Junior Leroy Lyndon McDanel Laverne Lloyd McDanel Richard Bud McDanel Darvel Danny Dallas David Duane Johnnie Marlin Jr Terri Lee Vicki Lynn Steven Albia Jerry Melvin Weldon Tracy Daphne Hilton Burlington Doyle McDanel Melvin M. E. McDanel Alice McDanel Leon Burns Karen Linda Kenneth McDanel Moravia Park

Boyer Reunion Held in Moravia Park

The Boyer reunion met Tuesday at Moravia Park with 41 attendees for a basket dinner and a brief program. Songs were performed by Barbara Robb Judy Woodward and others. a memorial honored five deceased. An excerpt from the 1918 Boyer reunion account recalled 168 in attendance, with 15 returning this year.

Boyer Moravia Park Barbara Robb Judy Woodward Charles McKern Alan Robb F. E. Boyer Frank Alice Donna Woodward Ea Cridlebaugh Os Whicker Ottie Whicker Nezza Hiatt George Woodward Julius Shley George Boyer Gertle Boyer Alfie Boyer Lester Gordon Everett Hawk Olin Foster Russell Burns Jimmie Frank Swaim Almont Main Frank Woodward Donna Judy Richard Larry Pearly Boyer Butch Maxine McKern Charles Ottumwa Tra Boyer Ella Cridlebaugh Santa Rosa Calif Harry Woodward Tom Robb Barbara Alan Melissa Washington Iowa Basha Foster Carl Tomlin

Farm family thanks for support after hospital stay

A note from Cyril McDanel expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards, letters, and help with farm work during his hospital stay and after returning home.

Cyril McDanel

Moravia agriculture teacher welcomes daughter in Centerville

Mr and Mrs Bernie Valentine welcomed a daughter born Sunday morning August 19 at St Josepha hospital in Centerville. The baby weighed pounds and the couple are residents of the Moravia area.

Bernie Valentine Weighing & Pounds St. Josepha Hospital Centerville Valentine Moravia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Mosley Identity Farm Rebekah Lodge Mrs, West Auxiliary Bhelquist F.F.A Callen Reunion Auna Callen Wilson Reunion van Dorin Park Jennie Elmore Nola Conner Hillsboro Larry Howé Cedar Rapids Mary VanDorin Clifford VanDorin Dixie and Delmar Pleasant Fiona Neff Rockford Ill Floyd McFall Jerry McFall Dorin Wailes Ivan Wright Vaughn and Marla Laurel White Lowell VanDorin James Roy Susette Carolyn Carpenter Carl Bettis Jeraldine Jody Marengo Troy Lockman Tereza Patty Pammy Drakesville Flora Jones J. C. Lockman J. T. VanDorin Aber Mary Jo Mar- Ine Gnd Guy Vincent Raylee Joyann Gayly Sue Arthur van Dorin Betty Jeasie Jolene Bert McKern Sylvan VanDorin Marie Debbie Billy Wilson Sheila Carol Dallas Faber Nancy Carol Bobby Norma Lee Leanne Greg Caster McDanel Flight Stork
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