Charles Coffin 81 Rites Held Friday
Charles Alvin Coffin 81 died at home from a cerebral hemorrhage on December 11. Born near Moravia June 21, 1876, he was the last of eight children and married twice, with four children and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 13 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn King officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alvin Coffin
Jonathan A
Mary Hedgecock Coffin
Mr. Coffin
Moravia
Beryl Dorishiov
Carl
Maude Lovell
Miller Baptist Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Martha V
Ora
Mary Ann Pennington
Jasper
Alfred
John
Turner Funeral Home
Lynn King
Harold Mason
E. G. Hawk
Carl Black
Kenneth Condra
Guy Argo
Carl van Zante
Wendell Murdy
Ralph Davis
Harold Hawk
Board of Thanks from Coffin Family
The Charles Coffin family expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during their bereavement and for floral offerings Special thanks to Dr. L M Williams and Mr and Mrs Carl Black Your kindness will never be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Williams
Carl Black
Charles Coffin Family
Local News Briefs From Albia and Surrounding Areas
Merrill Coulson was taken to Albia hospital on Wednesday for x rays observation and treatment. Mrs Bill Hoffman of Centerville aided Miss Sadie Palmer with moving this past week into her newly purchased property from the Preston Hedgecocks. The small daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Tadlock of Whittier California has been named Ivy Louise. Mr and Mrs Olin Foster visited Thursday evening at the Rex Foster home and during the evening Gil went shopping in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Coulson
Albia Hospital
Bill Hoffman
Centerville
Sadie Palmer
Preston Hedgecocks
Joe Tadlock
Whittier
California
Ivy Louise
Olin Foster
Rex Foster
Gil
Ottumwa
Correction to Private Jerry D. Brown’s Address
A correction clarifies Pvt. Jerry D. Brown US 55612852 Btn. C, 2nd H.C.W. En, 4th Art, 9th Inf. Div. Fi. Carson, Colorado. The amended address replaces the prior entry with the precise unit, location, and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Brown
Pvt
el Jerry D
Brown
H.C.W
Carson
Colorado
Booster Club Cooperative Supper Discusses Depot
The Booster Club held a coop supper at the club rooms on Thursday evening. A brief business meeting covered plans to attend a Milwaukee depot closing meeting later this month. The secretary was asked to write to Iconium Telephone Company officers about a possible merger with Mora via exchange if Centerville ends its contract. A gift exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Iconium Telephone Company
Moravia Exchange
Centerville
Supt Fenton's Father Rites Held Monday
Charles Albert Fenton died December 14 at his home in Plano aged 88. He was born in Independence township and left nine siblings, survived by wife Alice and children Raymond, Mrs Hubert Strandberg, and Mrs Leo Martin. burial at Brushy cemetery after services at Chariton River Baptist church led by Rev James H. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Albert Fenton
West Maple
Independence Township
Plano
John Fenton
Thorsey Ely
Appanoose County
Alice Cole Fenton
Raymond Fenton
Moravia
Hubert Strandberg
Centerville
Leo Martin
Ottumwa
Meritt
Edward Fenton
Cheriton River Baptist Church
Chariton River Baptist Church
Brushy Cemetery
James H. Thomas
First Baptist Church of
Missionary Doris Schneider Spoke at Wom en's Society Night
Miss Doris Schneider, a missionary in Japan, was guest speaker at the Women's Society of World Service meeting at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs. E. G. Hawk presided. slides and prayer opened the program. An offering for mission work was collected after a cooperative supper hosted by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Schneider
Japan
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. G. Hawk
Wendell Murdy
Lynn King
Miss Schneider
Cosby
Harold Mason
Carl Tisue
Zell Callen
Treats and Turkeys Free At Community Event
Six turkeys will be given away at the community building this Saturday with recipients Ted Harp Mrs J T Van Dorin Mrs T Fletcher Marshall Drake Elizabeth Taylor and Mrs Donald McCloud. Santa Claus will arrive after the 3:00 pm drawing for the free turkeys and candy for all children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Harp
J. T. van Dorin
T. Fletcher
Marshall Drake
Elizabeth Taylor
Donald McCloud
Santa Claus
Santa
Moravia High Glee Club Concert Friday Evening
Moravia high school girls Glee club presents a varied program of well known songs. The trio Carol Main Karen Woodward and Donna Woodward perform. Karen Woodward solos Night and Day and Winter Wonderland is arranged by Fred Waring. The chorus will sing Schumann Gipsy Life. Concert is Dec 20 at 7 00 in the high school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School Girls Glee Club
Carol Main
Karen
Donna Woodward
Cole Porter
Karen Woodward
Fred Waring
Winter Wonderland
Schumann
Broshark Christmas Dinner Held Sunday at Moravia Legion
The Brasham Christmas dinner was held Sunday December 15 at the Legion hall in Moravia. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Theo Brosham. A turkey dinner was enjoyed by all with many friends and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brasham
Legion Hall
Moravia
Theo Brosham
Methodist Family Night at Church Includes Caroling
The Methodist church held family night on Wednesday with an 8 cooperative supper at 6 30. Sandra Card led Christmas carols with LaVonne at the piano, and Rev Lealie Deedrick told the Christmas story on a flannel graph, with a committee including Rev and Mrs Deedrick, Mrs Cecil Coulson, Mrs Leonard Palmer, Joyce and Lois Hiatt, Sandra Card and Gary O Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sandra Card
LaVonne
Lealie Deedrick
Deedrick
Cecil Coulson
Leonard Palmer
Joyce
Lois Hiatt
Gary O'Conner
Not All Youngsters Are Delinquents Praise From Union Reporter
Union correspondent Genevie Donovan notes two young hunters asked permission to hunt and proved respectful observers of season laws. She celebrates their etiquette and suggests such behavior may improve the next generation. Also covers local social gatherings, visits, and Christmas program practice among 28 youths with refreshments and devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevie Donovan
Wesley W. &. C
Nazarene Church Announcements and Christmas Program
The Church of the Nazarene invites at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by Woodward, with 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:45 p.m. N. P. S. Service, and 7:30 p.m. Evening Evangelistic. Wednesday features Hour of Prayer. On Sunday December 22 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a Children's program and cantata While Shepherds Watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Uf. LaVern Smith
Rank Woodward
Shepherds Watch
Christmas Nativity Event at Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church announces a Christmas program with Joseph and the Nativity by senior and junior choirs. Sunday services at 10:00 p.m. Sunday school at 11:00 p.m. Worship at 6:30 p.m. Senior M Y F dismissed. Intermediate meet at 7:30 p.m. Caroling planned Saturday Dec 21. Sunday school program Monday Dec 23 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Joan Grentell
Delmar Dowd
Joseph
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule at Ray
The Evangelical United Brethren Church in Ray lists Lynn J. King as minister with Carl Van Zante as Sunday School Superintendent. Activities include Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, Boys and Girls Fellowship at 6 45, Youth Fellowship at 7 45, evening service at 7 30, a slide show on Otterbein Home, Christmas program practice Saturday at 1, Youth Christmas party Saturday evening, and Christmas program Tuesday 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ray
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
Pam
Otterbein
Community church notices for Christmas events
First Christian Church announces services with Pastor Donald Plam and Superintendent Mrs Birdie Main at 10 00 am Sunday School 12 00 am Communion 7 30 pm and a tree program with treats TAIRVIEW GRACE METHODIST Church Main Station Rev Glen Lochhead Pastor Mr Kermit Gladfelder Sunday School Superintendent 9 00 am Worship 9 45 am Sunday School Christmas program and tree planned with Sunday attendance 42 Dec 22 at 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plam
Birdie Main
Tairview Grace Methodist Church
Glen Lochhead
Kermit Gladfelder
Kingdom Builders Christmas Party at Grace Methodist Church
The Kingdom Builders class met Friday evening in the church basement for their party. Rev. and Mrs. John Grenfell, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prough, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson led the committee. After trimming trees, a brief business meeting followed, two films were shown, and a grab bag gift exchange entertained 45 people including guests Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ritter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Builders
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Harold Prough
Bill Wilson
Richard Ritter
Legion Auxiliary Meets At Mrs Palmer's Christmas Gathering
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas meeting at Mrs. Leonard Palmer's home with 22 members and two guests. Delbert Calhoun and W. O. Whicker presented on rehabilitation. After business, a social hour and grab bag exchange followed with angel food cake dessert, coffee, nuts, and candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Leonard Palmer
Bertha Manley
Glenwood
Delbert Calhoun
W. O. Whicker
Palmer
John Veach
Mary
Mary Burns
Roy Matherly
Thank You Notes From Mary Kay and Stanley Spencer
A brief family thanks readers for cards gifts flowers and prayers during illness. Mary Kay and Stanley Spencer express gratitude for visits and support and say it helped shorten their illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kay
Stanley Spencer
High School Program Set for December 24
The high school plans a Tuesday afternoon program on December 24 with each class allotted ten minutes. James Gill aspie of the Senior class will oversee the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gillaspie
Methodist Christmas Program Scheduled At Church
The Methodist Church hosts its annual Christmas program Monday December 23 at 7 30 p m with hymns scripture readings recitations exercises songs and a pageant by various church groups followed by a gift exchange and Santa Claus arrival in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Sharon Walter
Jeans
Jesus
Johnny Grenfell
Ronnie Cloyed
Patty Caster
Joni Caster
Taniece Tubaugh
Carol Wilson
Diane Wilson
Bobby Whitehead
David McDanes
Jeffrey Tscherter
Primary
Stanley Spencer
Allen Wilson
Dallas McDanel
Carolyn Cooper
Cecil Cooper
Drenda Gae Tubaugh
Donna Tscherter
Marie Cloyed
Sheila Wilson
Dennis Gardner
Cathy Tscherter
Danny McDanel
Marcia Walter
Jay Rex Smith
Junior Clasey
Richard Cloyed
Ronnie Ellison
Donna Rae Oard
Sandra Whitehead
Terry Prough
Cheryl Hughes
Marie van Dorin
Janice Brown
Nancy Tomlin
Steven Techester
Joyce Walter
Linda Gardner
Diane Kincade
Terry Tuttle
Jimmie Ellison
Jimmie Smith
Connie Walter
Donna Tomlin
G. E. Luse
Lorraine Walker
Dixie Kay Tubaugh
Lawrence Walker
Ronnie Woodward
Joyce Ann Kincade
Penny Prough
Santa Claus
Taylor-Aid Meeting With Helen Johnson
Taylor-Aid hosted a cooperative dinner with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Harsh Jay Wilson and children Mrs. Lucille Carter Mrs. Mary Meadows Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone and others. They exchanged Christmas gifts and sewed quilt blocks. The next gathering will be with Mary Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Aid
Helen Johnson
Ivan Harsh
Jay Wilson
Lucille Carter
Mary Meadows
Don Pettibone
Kenneth Condra
Carl Hiatt
Bobby
Jerry Pettibone
Vic Mihalovich
Anna Hitt
Mary Long
Marie
Gladys Harsh
Junior Missionary Meeting After School at Methodist Church
The Junior Missionary group gathered Wednesday evening at the Methodist church for their regular meeting and a gift exchange. Mrs. James Wilson and Mrs. Clarence Whitehead supervised the study hour, followed by a grab bag and refreshments including hot dogs, pop, and Christmas candies served by Mrs. James Wil-ON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
James Wilson
Clarence Whitehead
James Wil- ON
Tillmont Davis Buy Palmer Real Estate in Moravia
In Centerville district court on Thursday Fred Tilmont bought the late Claude Palmer estate property in Moravia’s northeastern town area. Donald Davis of Manchester Michigan acquired the 38 acres at the town's east edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Fred Tilmont
Claude Palmer
Moravia Corporation
Donald Davis
Manchester
Michigan
Millemon Simmons TM Wed At Albia Sat
Miss Daisy Millemon and Paul Arthur Simmons were married in Albia at 1 00 pm on Saturday December 14. The couple, attended by the bride’s brother Jim Milleman and a friend, plan to live in Newton after a brief honeymoon via Prinston Missouri and the Beery home in Mora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Millemon
Wm. Millemon
Paul Arthur Simmons
Lige Simmons
Moravia
Albia
Jim Milleman
W. B. Beery
Princeton
Newton
Moravia Girls Fall Short At Moulton 35 34
Moravia girls led early but Moulton pulled away late to win 35 34. Moravia’s Kaster top scored. boys also lost 58 42 after a rough start. Illness in Mystic school forced postponement with rescheduling likely in January.
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Moravia
Moulton
Kaster
Day
Woodward
DuVall
Walker
Scott
Mohawks
Gary Underwood
Vincent
Pfannebecker
Tarbell
Lindley
McDanel
Cook
Mystic
Udell
ASC Signup Today At Community Building Moravia
Taylor township farmers may sign up with ACP for assistance in building permanent soil conservation practices on their farms at the Moravia Community building basement from 12:00 to 4:00 today Thursday Other locations include Chariton Franklin Independence Union Vermillion Washington Wells Caldwell Pleasant townships with sign ups Thursday or Friday at listed sites People in Iconium Moulton Cooper Creek watershed districts urged to sign up for permanent practices Terraces may be provided as preferred erosion control measures Farmers with existing soil conservation plans or seeking help should contact the soil conservation service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Moravia
Chariton Township
Salem Church
Franklin Township
Simpson Chapel
Independence Township
Brushy School
Union Township
Township Hall
Vermillion Township
ASC
Washington Township
Moulton
Wells Township
Dean School
Caldwell Township
Fodine Township
Pleasant Township
Cincinnati City Hall
Iconium
Cooper Creek
Soil Conservation Service
Moravia Home Decorations Contest Set for Monday
Moravia residents prepare Christmas displays with two divisions for homes and three cash prizes for religious and general decor. To be judged, entries must notify a committee member by Dec 21, with judging Monday evening and results and participant listings published in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Max MacDonough
Eleanor Miller
Ray Charity
Union
Booster Club
Garden Club
Van Dorin Christmas Held at Albia
The annual Van Dorin Christmas dinner and gift exchange was held at Kendall Place in Albia on Sunday, December 15, with 69 attendees. Hosts included W. H. Van Dorin and multiple Van Dorin and related families. many friends and relatives joined for games and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dorin
Albia
Kendall Place
Past Matrons Christmas Party Held With Elections
The Past Matrons club held its annual Christmas party with a 6:30 supper at Mrs. Trenton Wilsons home. A business meeting followed with the election of officers for the new year: Mrs. Elbert Moore elected president and Mrs. George Scott secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Wilson
Elbert Moore
George Scott
M Y F Plans Carol Sing at Centerville Hospital
The M Y F of a Methodist church will sing carols Saturday evening at St Joseph hospital Centerville and Mora via before returning to the church. Sponsors Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh will serve refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Moravia
Maurice Walter
Richard Tubaugh
Local Births Recap at St. Joseph Hospital Centerville
Mr and Mrs Charles Fadiga announce a son born December 16 at St Joseph hospital Centerville with Mr and Mrs Lee Benz as grandparents. Edward White Jr and Mrs Centerville welcome a son born December 16 1957 at St Joseph hospital weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents listed include R C Wilson and Gertie White and Robert Scieszinski with Melrose as residence. Glen Overturf noted as maternal grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fadiga
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Lee Benz
Edward White, Jr
R. C. Wilson
Gertie White
Robert Scieszinski
Melrose
Glen Overturf
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Charles Coffin
Coffin
Maude
Promise City
Clell
Paul
Tuleta
Texas
Mary Houser
John Copeland
Kingsville
Paul Jr
Duane Coffin
Jerry Houser
Keith
Clifford Lovellton
Des Moines
Hazel Thorne
Batavia
Mary Coffman
Frank Chambers
Seymour
Wm. McCoy
Gon | Louie
Avery
Albla
Unionville
Fenton
Speaker Ate
U. Bu
Glee Club
Earl Purvis
Lyndon McDanel
Charles Broshar
Ronnie
Gretchen Purvis
Darrah
Johnnie Martin
Clell McDanel
Larry Arnold
Malinda
John Broshar
Junior Donovan
Pat
Mike
Floyd Broshar
Harold Purvis
Robert Jennings
Bill Cox
Dwain Lain
Hilda Dusablon
Kalvig
Bob Evans
Bill Long
Carol Brees
Hiatt
Dorothy
Eva Hiatt
Ed Shutts
Frank, Turner
George Turner
Legion Auxiliary
Leonard Palmers
Methodist
Tillmont, Davis Buy
Palmer Real Estate
Millemon- Simmons
Sat
MHS
W. H. van Dorin
Sylvan van Dorin
Debbie
Clarence Banyen
Dennis
Kathy
Sheryl
Berwick
Clell van Dorin
Delbert Love
Billy
Billy Wilson
Sheil
Diane
Carol
Flora Jones
Sandre
J.T. van Dorin
Floyd McFall
Jerry McFall
Dorin Wailes
Ivan Wright
Vaughan
Mark
R. S. Faber
Mary Jo
Marlene
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Lowell van Dorin
James
Kay
Susette
Dallas Faber
Nancy Carol
Norma Lee
Nadine Kay
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