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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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