Gift of land to create Selah Bradley Park and Reserve
Frances D Young Florence M Brarley and Olive M Bradley Estate gift 21 74 acres west of Centerville reservoir to Appanoose County Conservation Board for a county wide recreation and conservation area to be named Selah Bradley Park and Reserve. Bradley Young of Centerville arranged transfer. Park plans include forestry game management lakeside drive shelter nature trails picnic area outdoor fireplace and ample parking with dedication set for next spring. Board members W S Imus David Wright Burdett Cox Lynn Wells and R R Eby led negotiations with Harriette Valentine a former member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville City Reservoir
Appanoose County Conservation Board
Selah Bradley
County Conservation Board
Iowa Conservation Commission
Appanoose County
Albert Tubaughs Hold Family Gathering
A pre Christmas dinner and family gathering was held at the Albert Tubaugh home Sunday December 20. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Tubaugh and family, Miss Joy Tubaugh of Cedar Falls, Miss Betty Ann Tubaugh of Ft McPherson Georgia, Jerold Gillaspie and others from Albia Belle Plaine and Des Moines. The host couple Mrs and Mr Albert Tubaugh greeted everyone and a gift exchange followed an afternoon of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tubaugh
Russell Tubaugh
Jerry
Jack
Roy Tubaugh
Gloria
Roberta
Irma Jo
Belle Plaine
Joy Tubaugh
Cedar Falls
Betty Ann Tubaugh
Ft. McPherson
Jerold Gillaspie
Mark and
Wayne
Albia
Flight of the Stork announces two newborns
Mr and Mrs Dean Faber of Des Moines welcomed a 10 pound son born December 12 named Perry Dean. Grandparents are R S Faber Moravia and Mrs Charles Dennis Des Moines. the Fabers’ other child is Dennis, three. Wayne Fisher of Blakesburg reports a son Douglas Wayne born December 16 at Monroe county hospital Albia. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Kengerh Candra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Faber
Des Moines
Perry Dean
R. S. Faber
Moravia
Charles Dennis
Faber's
Dennis
Wayne Fisher
Blakesburg
Douglas Wayne
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Amd
Kengerh Candra
E U B Program Christmas Eve Service at E U B Church
The E U B church presents a Christmas Eve program on Thursday December 24 at 7 30 PM featuring opening prayer by Gary Argo scripture readings by Linda Davis recitations by Nadine Faber Janice Coltrain Robin Spencer Rex Argo and others songs including Away in a Manger and Christmas Lullaby plus a pageant and interims by Junior and Intermediate classes with remarks by Sunday School Superintendent Carl VanZante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B. Church
Gary Argo
Linda Davis
Vanessa K. Long
Nadine Faber
Janice Coltrain
Robin Spencer
Lola Lee Callen
Rex Argo
Donald Argo
Johnny Johnson
Coleen Hawk
Jean Hawk
Ricky Johnson
Barbara Whicker
Linda Moffatt
Wayne ‘Tisue
Ronnie Self
Wayne Tisue
Christma
Kay Helmick
Dixie
Davis
Minnie Ann Condra
Mary Beth Johnson
Naomi Sue Tadlack
Joan Hawk
Janie Ward
Kathy Self
Gayla Sue Vincent
Leis Ann Caben
James Murdy
Larry Hiatt
Russell Bettis
Max Argo
Larry Coltrain
Donnie Self
Lord of Love
Lois Ann Callen
Carl VanZante
Progressive Club Meets With Rowena McFatridge
The Progressive club gathered Thursday evening with co hostesses Mrs Rowena McFatridge and Mrs Mary Ward. Bridge was played and a white elephant gift exchange enjoyed. Prizes were won by Mrs Gerald Morgan Mrs George Winslet and Mrs Paul Broshar. Nut bread salad and coffee were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena McFatridge
Mary Ward
Gerald Morgan
George Winslet
Paul Broshar
Band Mothers Sponsor Skating Party at Hilltop Rink
The Band Mothers will host a skating party at Hilltop Rink on Monday December 27. A door prize will be awarded and everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers
Hilltop Rink
Santa Will Come This Afternoon in Moravia
Children are reminded that old Santa will be in Moravia this afternoon at the community building around 3:00. He is expected to have a small sack of candy for each youngster present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Moravia
Home Decoration Winners Named
Moravia announces home decoration winners with first second and third prizes across door and nativity categories. Judges note many fine entries and not all were entered. The contest is sponsored annually by the Garden Club and the Booster Club to promote community decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
Dan Mihalovich
Francis Kincade
Santa — Dewey Kincade
Ray Charity
Max Hiner
Warren DuVail
Garden Club
Booster Club
Churches Schedule and Youth Conference Attendees
First Christian Church led by Donald Plum holds 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. Communion. Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. F A Richardson offers 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, and 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Groups. Sermons titled The Nature and Power of Faith and The River of Forgetfulness. Winter Youth Conference at Westmar College Le Mars Iowa on Monday 28 and Wednesday 30. attendees Sharon Argo Jean Taylor Rev and Mrs Richardson. Mid-week Bible Study and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carl VanZante
Towa E.U.B
Westmar College
le Mars
Iowa
Sharon Argo
Jean Taylor
Richardson
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Carol Jean Paxston
Bill Woodward
Moravia Delmar
Church Schedule Fragments from Multiple Faiths
Church notices list services for Nazarene and Grace Methodist congregations. Daily and Sunday worship times appear along with church school superintendents and youth activities. Other items mention choir rehearsal and Bible study sessions across Moravia Fairview and Y Chapel Weale.
Anniversary of Methodism in America service in Ottumwa
Bishop F Ensley of the Iowa area will preach at the Ottumwa District 175th anniversary observance of the Methodist church in America at 7 30 p m Sunday December 27 at First Methodist Church Ottumwa Local Moravia Circuit members join Methodists from southeast Iowa for the celebration next Sunday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ensley
Iowa
Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Methodist Church In America
First Methodist Church of
Moravia
Missionary group ends ten Congo study series
The junior and intermediate groups of the Methodist church concluded their ten part Belgian Congo study series with a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the church. Hostesses Mary Kay Spencer and Mrs. Sylvan Van Dorin served refreshments. Sponsors are Mrs. Weldon Whitenack and Mr. Van Dorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Belgian Congo
Mary Kay Spencer
Sylvan van Dorin
Weldon Whitenack
van Dorin
Christmas Spirit Brightens Hearts Across Time
The passage recalls the Star of Bethlehem and describes how the Christmas spirit dispels fear, disperses despair, strengthens faith, and fills lives with gratitude, hoping to brighten days throughout the year.
Bridal Shower Honors Karen Pfannebecker
A bridal shower honoring Karen Pfannebecker was held at the Legion post home on Saturday evening. Miss Pfannebecker opened and displayed many gifts as social activity continued. Hostesses were Mrs. Ralph Pfannebecker Mrs. Paul Hiatt and Mrs. Harold Brown. She will wed Jerry Hince on December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Pfannebecker
Legion Post Home
Christmas Dinner at Robert Jennings Home
A pre Christmas dinner was held at the Robert Jennings home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sytsma and Donna from Harcourt, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Sytsma of Ft Dodge, Mrs. Lee Brown and Jimmie and Ronnie of Oskaloosa, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lewis with Marlyn Bobby and Janie of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fletcher Chuck and Scott of Knoxville, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Comstock Mike of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jennings of Marshalltown, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jennings Garry of Centerville, Miss Janet Jennings of Indianola, Mr. Edward O'Hare, Fr Leonard Wood of Mo, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Suisma, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Weelden, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson of Albcia, Mr. and Mrs. Ruscoe Argu, host and hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jennings
Andrew Sytsma
Donna
Harcourt
Elvin Sytsma
Ft. Dodge
Lee Brown
Jimmie
Ronnie
Oskaloosa
Arthur Lewis
Marlyn
Bobby
Janie
Des Moines
Charles Fletcher
Chuck
Scott
Knoxville
Jack Comstock
Mike
Charles Jennings
Marshalltown
Harry Jennings
Garry
Centerville
Janet Jennings
Indianola
Edward O'Hare
Leonard Wood
Herman Suisma
Henry van Weelden
Lloyd Johnson
Albcia
Ruscoe Argu
Burton Family Christmas Reunion Planned at Home
Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton will host Christmas with all children and families present including Richard Burton and wife of Waycross Georgia Preston Hiatt and family of Wheatland Wyoming James Rhee and family of Glenview Harold Burton and Diane of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Burton
Richard Burton
Waycross
Preston Hiatt
Wheatland
Wyo
James Rhee
Glenview
Harold Burton
Diane
Moravia
Christmas Weekend Visits and Local Notices
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown from Cedar Rapids spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown. Mrs. Gerald Morgan filled in teaching for Mrs. Katheryn Campbell. Campbell’s son was injured in a car accident and hospitalized. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. McNabb and family from Dallas Texas visited Christmas vacation with Mamie DuVail. A pre Christmas dinner was held at the Hero Arnold home with Keith Arnold family and others from Des Moines Ottumwa Marshalltown Centerville. Mrs. Minnie Hicks, 95, at Golden Age Nursing Home Centerville would appreciate cards and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Brown
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Brown
Gerald Morgan
Katheryn Campbell
W. K. McNabb
Dallas Texas
Mamie DuVail
Hero Arnold
Keith Arnold
Debra
Teresa
Ed Pollard
Susan
Des Moines
Dale Arnold
Valerie
Diana
Floyd Arnold
Margaret Ann
Darrell
Ottumwa
Eldon Brittain
Marshalltown
Ronald Robertson
Centerville
Lon Arnold
Minnie Hicks
Neighborly thanks from Winfred R Heckman
Winfred R Heckman thanks neighbors friends and relatives for cards and letters in a brief personal note. The message expresses gratitude for the thoughtful gestures received.
Expression of thanks from A J Brown family after father's death
The A J Brown family thanks relatives neighbors and friends for flowers food and cards given at their father's death Special thanks are extended to the Ladies Aid and American Legion Auxiliary for the dinner Everything was greatly appreciated by the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
American Legion Auxiliary
Everthing
Judy Stocker to Iowa City Hospital
Mrs Clifford Stocker and Judy visited Iowa City from Saturday to Tuesday for an eye examination. Judy plans another visit in 3 or 4 months for surgery to correct crossed eyes. Dr Saxton reported sight greatly improved. Mrs Gomer Stocker stayed at the Clifford Stocker home during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stocker
Judy
Iowa City
Saxton
Gomer Stocker
Mrs. Stocker
Town City
3G and Sew Club Christmas Party
The Sew and So club held its annual Christmas party on Thursday evening, December 17, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward. A cooperative supper and gift exchange followed by socializing drew members including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spencer, Mary Kay and Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. French, Marjorie, Mike and Mark, and numerous other couples and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So Club
Frank Woodward
Ralph Spencer
Mary Kay
Stanley
Wm. French
Marjorie
Mike
Mark
Carl VanZante
Charles
Ralph Shelquist
John VanZante
Harry Woodward
John Wilson and Neal
Frank Wilson
Harold Mason
Trenton Wison
Ralph Turner
Oliver Brownlee
Tommy
Sandy
Jerry
Judy
Richard
Larry
Hospital thanks to those who sent cards and gifts
A grateful note thanks everyone who sent cards letters and gifts during hospital stay. The writer expresses deep appreciation and promises to remember the kindness.
Dorothy Donovan Dies Monday in Centerville Hospital
Dorothy Donovan 40 died at 1 00 p m Monday at St Joseph hospital Centerville after six months of illness and two weeks critical condition born May 7 1919 in Moravia daughter of William and Lucinda Cate Donovan resided locally survived by two sisters Genevie and Nadine Wood one brother William Jr Donovan four half siblings and four half brothers funeral held Wednesday at Grace Methodist church with Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating burial in Hillcrest Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Donovan
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Moravia
Lucinda Cate Donovan
Genevie
Nadine Wood
Albia
Wm. Jr Donovan
Season's Greetings In Union Columns
Merchants businesses and churches publish Union column messages to extend yuletide wishes and thanks for patronage. Listed are A and A Shoe Store Albia Sales Co Art Fox Garage Briggs Motor Co Claude Hawk Insurance Corner Cafe Belle Plaine Sale Barn Coulson and Burton David's Standard Station Dewey's Place Hellyer Bros Tiingworth Jewelry Towa Cleaners Towa Slim Bellphone Iowa Southern Utilities Towa Trust and Savings Bank Easter Pool Hall Gamble Store Alicia Gardner Hatchery George Nadine's Goode Seed and Feed Co Kenneth Condra Lee Hiatt Mr and Mrs Arthur Andrews Mr and Mrs Fred Hiatt Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson Mr and Mrs L B Smith McDonough's Service Moravia Rural Carriers Moravia Produce Nazarene Church OConnor Grocery Peoples National Bank Richey Florist Co Spencer Barber Shop Spencer Grocery Turner Funeral Home Turner and Son Veach Drug Store Veach Implement Co White Implement Co Williams Clothing Co Wilbur Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A & A Shoe Store
Albia Sales Co
Fox Garage
Briggs Motor Co
Claude Hawk Insurance Corner
Belle Plaine Sale Barn
Coulson and
Burton David's Standard
Smith
W V Murdy to note 90th birthday on Christmas Day
Moravia resident W V Murdy will observe his 90th birthday Friday. He lives alone, reads daily papers, and will spend the day at his son’s home in Udell with invited guests including granddaughter Mrs Marvin Yeager and family of Dundee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Murdy
Moravia
Lester Murdy
Udell
Marvin Yeager
Dundee
Golden Links Christmas Party Monday at church
The Golden Links Sunday school class held a cooperative supper and Christmas party at Evangelical United Brethren church Monday. Afterward they packed candy for distribution on Christmas Eve and contributed funds: $15 to Otterbein Home, $5 to CARE, $5 to the Hope School for the retarded, plus $300 for Miss Vivian Olson's Africa mission. Mrs. Zell Callen teaches the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Links
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Otterbein
Hope School
Vivian Olson
Africa
Zell Callen
The Art Fox Garage Closed Christmas Day
The Art Fox Garage will close on Christmas Day and Saturday for a holiday pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. B. Imus
Bradley Young
Albert Tubaughs
E.U.B
Progressive
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Grace Methodist Church
Fairview
Methodism
America
Bethle
Winfred R, Heckman
A. J. Brown
Judy Stocker
Lowa City Hospital
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