Wilson announces candidacy for state Senate from Unionville
On Tuesday Republican Joe Wilson of Rt. 1 Unionville declared his bid for the state Senate subject to the June primary. He and his wife Geraldine run a farm north of Unionville and are parents of four children. Wilson is a Navy veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War.
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Joe Wilson
Rt. 1
Unionville
State Senate
Wilson
Geraldine
Naval Air Corps
Moravia Boys Triumph in Conf Tournament Opener
Moravia Mohawks defeated Lovilia 71 to 54 in the ADAC Conference first round at Cincinnati. Tomlin and Hope each scored three goals in the opening half as Moravia built a 43-24 halftime lead, then held off a Lovilia push to win by 17.
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Cincinnati
Mohawks
Lovilla
Moravia
Tomlin
Rogers
Hope
Ellison
Burns
Lovilia
Ellison Burns
Oehler
Roberts
Soup Supper by Unionville M Y F at church
The Unionville Methodist M Y F group hosts a Soup Supper on Wednesday February 10 1960 in the church basement serving chili oyster soup pie and coffee from 5 30 to 8 00.
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Unionville Methodist
M.Y.F
Methodist Men's Club Elect Officers
The Methodist Men's group met Thursday evening at the church for their regular meeting. New officers elected for the coming year are William French president Billy Wilson vice president and Ralph Spencer secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Builders
Wm. French
Billy Wilson
Ralph Spencer
Moravia Library Relocates Ahead of New Post Office
The Moravia Public library moved Monday from the Eleanor Miller building to the Jay building at the square owned by Mr. and Mrs. Almont Main. The move, led by Mrs. Larry Brooks with library board members including Larry Brooks and M. K. Blackman, Floyd, and Lige Simmon, relocates books and shelving. Public hours resume Saturday.
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Moravia Public Library
Eleanor Miller
Jay
Almont Main
Larry Brooks
M. K. Blackman
Floyd
Lige Simmons
Local News Briefs From Deep River to Des Moines
Fred Van Dorin spent the weekend at Deep River at the Francis Purvis home. Rev. L. B. Deedrick conducted special meetings in Gladbrook. Mrs. Laddie Todey and family of Rathbun visited Bill Laws. Eleanor Miller stayed with sister Mrs. Ted Campbell. Mrs. Carson Jordan entered Monroe County Hospital in Albia for medical treatment. Jerry Keith Roberts and Patricia Lucille De Maranville were married at Capital Heights Methodist Church in Des Moines Friday January 22. The groom is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tomiin and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts of Allerton. they will reside in Des Moines.
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Fred van Dorin
Deep River
Francis Purvis
L. B. Deedrick
Gladbrook
Iowa
Laddie Todey
Rathbun
Bill Laws
Eleanor Miller
Ted Campbell
Carson Jordan
Monroe County
Albia
Jerry Keith’ Roberts
Patricia Lucille de Maranville
Methodist Capital Hights
Des Moines
Robert Gambo
Wm. Tomiin
Guy Roberts
Allertan
Nazarene Church To Hold Revival Services
Special revival services begin Sunday evening February 7 at Nazarene Church. Sunday nights at 7 45 p m and weekdays at 7 30 p m. Speaker Rev Stewart Able of Ottumwa Iowa. Able came from Alberta Canada and studied at Landain Nazarene College Red Deer Alberta. His Bible based message aims to help attendees and invites all to bring a friend.
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Church of the Nazarene
Stewart Able
Ottumwa
Abel
Iowa
Alberta
Canada
Landain Nazarene College
Red Deer
Moravia Garden Club Holds January Meeting with Officers
The Moravia Garden Club met with Mrs. Art Fox for their January gathering, ten members and five guests attended. New officers were introduced by presiding Mrs. Ira Boyer, with corsages and a miniature gavel. Committees for the June 2 flower show were appointed, and plans for the year discussed.
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Moravia
Gerald Morgan
Boyer
Zell Callen
Lee Hiatt
Hiatt
Jane Ann
John Hayward
Des Moines
Clarence Johnson
F. E. Wheeler
M. F. Schneider
Jane Ann Fox
EtC Club Meets At George Firkins Home
The E T C club gathered Thursday at George Firkins home with co hosts Mrs R R Pennington and Mrs Winnie DuVall. High score in Rock won by Mrs Curtis Burton and Almont Main. Refreshments included sandwiches salad and coffee after the games.
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E T C
George Firkins
R. R. Pennington
Winnie DuVall
Rock
Curtis Burton
Almont Main
County H Skating Party for 4-H Members
An all county 4 H party is set for Monday night February 15 at 7 30 PM at the Moravia skating rink. All boys and girls clubs are urged to maximize attendance to mingle with other 4 H members. Tickets will be bought at the door.
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Moravia Skating Rink
Regular meeting of Mo Ravia Eastern Stars at Masonic Hall
The regular meeting of the Mo Ravia Eastern Stars will be held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening February 9 at 7 30. Grace Kincade W M.
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Masonic Hall
Grace Kincade
W.M
Local Soldier Jack Sharp Arrives Overseas for 22 Months
Jack Sharp son of Mr and Mrs Glen Sharp of Eaton Colorado has arrived in Germany to serve 22 months. He trained at a Texas camp and after a Christmas furlough was sent overseas. Address listed as PFC Jack Sharp RATS44714 EBtry with Gun Bo Sith Arty 2P.O. 332 New York N Y.
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Jack Sharp
Glen Sharp
Eaton
Colorado
Germany
Sharp
Texas
New York
Fire Department Elects New Officers At Mo Ravia Meeting
The Mo Ravia fire department held a Tuesday meeting at the fire station electing a two year fire chief John Spencer assistant chief Larry Brooks secretary treasurer Paul Spencer Jr and grill master Carl Hiatt. Retiring chief Max McDonough remains on executive council with Art Fox and Max Hiner.
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Moravia Fire Department
John Spencer
Larry Brooks
Paul Spencer Jr
Carl Hiatt
Max McDonough
Art Fox
Max Hiner
Past Matrons Club Meets At McFatridge Home
The Past Matrons gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Rowena McFatridge's home with eight members present. Mrs John Main served as co host. Social time preceded refreshments of salad crackers and coffee served by the hostesses.
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Mcfatridge
Rowena McFatridge
John Main
Blumers Observe 52nd Anniversary in Unionville
Mr and Mrs Benjamin F Blumer celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary Friday at home in Unionville They were married in Albia on January 29 1908 He is a retired railroad worker and farmer The couple has two sons Opha of St Joseph Missouri and a son of Unionville Their seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren are mentioned
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Benjamin F. Blumer
Unionville
Blumer
Mettie Lockman
Albia
Appanosee County
Opha
St. Joseph
Moravia Girls Rally Past Pulaski 51 31 in Conference
Moravia girls avenge an early loss by beating Pulaski 51 to 31 to finish conference play at 8 4. Backcourt DuVall Argo and Fowler stood out while Martha Rouse 29 and Jean Taylor 16 led Moravia scoring. Moravia boys lost 52 39 at Pulaski despite 16 field goals to Pulaski 17.
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Moravia
Moravia Boys
Pulaski
Ken Ellison
Morrison
Centerville seeks Outstanding Older Farmer with nominations due Feb 8
Nominations for the Outstanding Older Farmer award are distributed across towns including Moravia Unionville Moulton Cincinnati Mystic Plano and Iconium. Forms due to the Extension office by February 8 with presentation set for February 15 at Lions Family Night. Nominations must be made by someone other than the farmer and include facts from the farmer. Judges listed are Dallas Walker Guy Argo and Doyle Anderson.
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Don Pettibone
Moravia
Moravia Farm Service
Larry Dayton
Voe. Ag
Centerville
Guy Harris
Dallas Walker
Guy Argo
Doyle Anderson
Revival Services At Nazarene Church Schedule
Church of the Nazarene invites participation from February 7th to 14th with daily evening meetings at 7 30. Sunday school at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00 and junior services at 7 00 p m with evangelistic services at 7 45 and asks attendees to remember revival and bring a friend.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Local Church Schedule Across Three Towns
Evangelical United Brethren Grace Methodist Wesley Chapel Moravia list church services Sunday school worship times and upcoming guest speakers. February events include World Service day guest speaker Mrs. Paul Brown of Waterloo and W.S.W.S. meetings hosted by Margaret Callen and Mrs. Lute Hiatt.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
W.S.W.S
Margaret Callen
Moravia Circuit School of Missions Plans January Sessions
The Moravia circuit commissions announce a four Sunday evening School of Missions in Feruary starting February 7 at Moravia and February 28 at Moravia. Sessions begin at 7 and cover medical missions with study from The Church and Medical Missions by Harold N Brewster. Films will be shown nightly. Community members are invited to attend.
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Commission of Missions of the
Moravia
Feruary
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Harold N. Brewster
Commissions On
Clarence Whitehead
Mae McDonald
Wealey Chapel
Ray Harrison
Youth Week Observed at E. D. B. Church in Kermit
Kermit Gladfelder of the Main Station vicinity preached at Evangelical United Brethren Church during youth week observances. A girls quartet including Sharon and Nellie Argo Sharon O Connor and Jeanne Hawk sang. Mark VanZante read scripture Lee Ann Heckman gave the prayer and Nancy Faber led the song service. Mr and Mrs John Spencer and children joined a family gathering at the home of her parents in Des Moines.
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Kermit Gladfelder
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Sharon
Nellie Argo
Sharon O'Conner
Jeanne Hawk
Mark VanZante
Lee Ann Heckman
Nancy Faber
John Spencer
Bob Coady
Des Moines
Condra Baby Angela May Born In Fort Dodge
Mr and Mrs Marion Condra of Fort Dodge announce the birth of a daughter on February 1 weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces named Angela May. The Condras have an older daughter. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condre of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Alva Albertson of Fort Dodge. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Guy McCannon of Numa.
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Marion Condra
Ft. Dodge
Angela May
Condras
Sont
Kenneth Condre
Moravia
Alva Albertson
Guy McCannon
Numa
Ladies Adult Class To Hold Meetings
The ladies adult classes will meet February 8 and 15 for two meetings. Esther Sears from ISU Co. will demonstrate cooking eyes and poultry on February 8. The February 15 topic will be announced later. Meetings start at 8 pm in the Home Economics room.
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Esther Sears
ISU Co
Engagement of Sharon Kay Tharp to Jimmie Burns
Mr and Mrs Burdett Tharp of Mystic route 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Kay to Jimmie Burns son of Mr and Mrs Russell Burns of Centerville route 2 No definite wedding date has been set Sharon graduates Centerville high school class of 60 Jim Moravia class of 59
Thank You Note From Frank Rinehart
Frank Rinehart thanks friends and relatives for cards and visits during his Bloomfield hospital stay and after returning home.
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Bloomfield Hospital
Moravia Farm Service Elects Board Members at Annual Meeting
Joe Wilson of Unionville was re elected to the Moravia Farm Service management board at the fifth annual meeting held at the Farm Service warehouse. About 100 Farm Bureau patrons attended despite icy roads for a covered dish roast beef dinner. Also elected for 3 year terms were Roy Ellison of Monroe county Dwight Blasi of Davis county and Eddie Birchmier of Davis county. The board will reorganize later this month. President E Howard Hill of the IFBF spoke on cooperative buying marketing and legislative matters.
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Joe Wilson
Unionville
Moravia Farm Service Company
Farm Service
Moravia
Farm Bureau
Wilson
Roy Ellison
Monroe County
Dwight Blasi
Eddie Birchmier
Davis County
E. Howard Hill
IFBF
4-H Girls Committee Plans Summer Events
The 4-H girls committee will meet Friday at the Agricultural Building to plan summer activities. They will organize the Mother-Daughter Tea Demonstration Workshop County Camp and Achievement shows and fairs and compile dates and details for leaders. Members include Mrs. Amos Siglin chairman and fellow officers Mrs. Earl Boyer Mrs. Loyd Carter Mrs. Glen A. McCullough Mrs. Delbert Moffitt and Mrs. Doyle Hampton.
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Amos Siglin
Earl Boyer
Loyd Carter
Glen A. McCullough
Delbert Moffitt
Doyle Hampton
Recognition Day highlights Iowa 4-H leaders in Ames
Appanoose county 4-H leaders joined 450 peers at the Tenth Annual Leaders Recognition Day at Iowa State University Ames to preview program changes and stress aiding rural youth toward diverse future opportunities. Speakers noted shifting agricultural economics, unbounded job options, and unification and science emphasis in 4-H programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Iowa
Ing
Holmes
Carlyle J. Gauger
Iowa Chain Store Council, Inc
Walter Weber
Des Moines
Lester Mealis
Humbold
Iowa State University
Ames
Howard Pontious
Mansel Tarbell
Joe Sherrard
Harold Bauman
Harold D. Holder
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Methodist Men’s Club
Lynn
Alan Paria
Walter Paris
Joyann Vincent
Guy Vincent
Francis
Carl
Linda Moffatt
Roy Moffatt
Shelia
Larry
Roger Lee
David Eugene
Michael Alan Davis
Ruby Davis
Michele Brown
Kenneth Brown
Sally Whitehead
Don Whitehead
Nazarene Church
Rev
Stewart Abel
Garden Club
Et.c. Club
Fire Department
Vic
W.S.C.S
Lute Hiatt
Moravia Delmar Dowd
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Nancy Turner
School of Missions
Richard Bentzinger
Joyce Hiatt
E. D. B. Church
The
Tae Stork
Frank Rinehart
Stile
Marvin A. Anderson
Eber Eldridge
Glenn Holes
Hhis
Eldridge
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