Mrs Walter Clark Services Tuesday
Mrs Maggie Bell Clark 74 died at 6 30 am Sunday February 8 at Jarvis Nursing Home Centerville after long illness She born November 24 1878 near Moulton lived in Appanoose and Davis counties all her life Married to Walter Clark May 16 1899 he survives They lived in Moravia 1943 1951 then Centerville Baptists Unionville Surviving children Opal Harrett Hinkley IL LaVelle Main Kansas City Grace Jones Ottumwa Harold Clark Ottumwa 10 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren one brother Emery Tharp Omaha Funeral 2 pm Tuesday Turner Funeral Home Rev John Grenfell officiating Grandsons pallbearers Buria in Fairview Cemetery Unionville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Bell Clark
Jarvis
Centerville
Conrad Tharp
Moulton
Appanoose
Davis Counties
Walter Clark
Clarks
Moravia
Baptist Church
Unionville
Opal Harrétt
Hinkley
LaVelle Main
Kansas City
Grace Jonés
Harold Clark
Ottumwa
Emery Tharp
Omaha
Nebr
Dorothy
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Buria
Fairview
Last Rites For Nan McCrory Held Friday
Funeral services for Nan McCrory age 65 were conducted Friday at Turner Funeral Home with Rev. John Grenfell presiding. Burial followed in Moravia cemetery. She died Thursday at Ostring Nursing Home Albia after a short illness. Born September 1 1888 in Monroe County she was the daughter of Monroe and Elizabeth Gorman McCrory. She lived in Moravia with her sister after their parents died and was partially blind. She was preceded by her parents and two sisters Dora Funkhouser and Kate McCrory and is survived by a brother Tom of Albia and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan McCrory
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Moravia
Nannie Belle McCrory
Ostring
Albia
Fes
Shey
Nan
Dora Funkhouser
Kate McCrory
Tom
Thank You Library Board Poem Excerpt
A reader thanks the library board for a Parker pen given for storytelling. The note introduces a poem titled Human Blossoms about flowers and a beloved person, signed by Mrs. Maude Coltrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Coltrain
Local News: Flu Hits Residents and Upcoming Games
Mrs. Raymond Charity is confined at home with the flu this week. Wa Bivin is seriously ill at his home with flu and pneumonia. Fire department minute show at the school house Friday night. Moulton girls defeated by Seymour 65 to 38 at Bloomfield district meet. Melcher vs Seymour Thursday night and two games Saturday. Moravia FFA basketball teams travel to Corydon for two games Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Charity
Bivin
Moulton
Seymour
Bloomfield
Melcher
Moravia Ffa
Corydon
Leadership period at Fort McClellan in Alabama
Bill Broshar promotes a new ad during a leadership period at Fort McClellan Alabama. The brief item notes his service with the Boys In Service effort and the campaign context behind the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Broshar
Fort McClellan
Alabama
Carkcars Evangelical United Brethren Church Notes
Rev. Evan Stroud leads services with Harold Mason as superintendent and 10 o'clock Sunday School for all ages. Music by Mrs. Blackman and Bill Bishop. W S W S meets Friday with Mrs. Almont Main. February Evangel published. night supper and program on Feb 18. World Day of Prayer at Nazarene church Feb 20 at 2 p.m. Next Sunday topics: 11 a.m. Why the Gospel Was Written. 7:30 p.m. Christ The Singer. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Africa lesson led by Mr. Stixrud. The 3-B's meet Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Almont Main
Nazarene Church
Christ the Singer
Africa
Stixrud
Grace Methodist Church Activities Include Sunday School and MYF
Grace Methodist Church led by Pastor John Grenfell and Mrs Karl Tuttle invites participation in Sunday School at 10:00 am and Worship Service at 11:00 am with MYF Bible study at 6:00 pm. A St Valentine social on Feb 14 at Paul Wilson's home and a mid week prayer and study on Feb 18 are announced with details for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
MYF
Paul Wilson
Cara
W. S.C
Louemma Palmer
Dowd
Mattie Murdy
Ice Broshar
Church notices for Evans and Mrs DuVall
Church of Christ announces Rev W F T Evans as minister Mrs Winnie DuVall leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m Communion at 11 00 a m Ladies Aid meets each Wednesday at 2 pm with Mrs Mayme DuVall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Ladies Aid
Mra
Mayme DuvVall
Week of Dedication Observed by Iconium Methodist
Iconium Methodist Church and Dr. Fred Edwards join more than nine million Methodists in observing the Week of Dedication February 15 22. The period fosters prayer and Christian fellowship with reports from churches hosting prayer services dedication meetings and sacrificial offerings. Funds support emergency missionary projects at home and abroad and the work of the Methodist Committee for Overseas Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist
Fred €. Edwards
Iconium Methodist Church
E. Harold Mohn
Chicago
Methodist Committee For Overseas Relief
Appanoose County Methodist Church Schedule February 1953
Church list for the Appanoose County Larger Parish outlines services at Wesley Chapel Unionville and Fairview with times for Sunday school worship and events during Brotherhood Week. Includes Junior MYF choir and church night events through February 20 and a note on the Fourth Quarterly Conference at Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Gerald J. Wilken
Unionville
Wesley
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel Jr
Madge Lee
Hammond Rinehart Tie The Knot In Centerville Ceremony
Lorraine Hammond and Gerald N. Rinehart wed Saturday January 31 1953 at 2 p m in the home of Dr Fra C Edwards. Bride wore a gray jersey dress, with her sister Mrs Jean Irwin as matron of honor. Best man was George Rinehart. The couple plans a short wedding trip and a new home in Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Lorraine Hammond
George W. Hammond
Gerald N. Rinehart
Bert Rinehart
Yconium
Fra C. Edwards
Past Matrons Plan School Luncheon Rumors of March 1 Instruction
The Past Matrons club met Monday evening with Mrs. Leonard Palmer as host. Plans were set for a school of instruction to be held March 1. Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Zell Callen assisted as hostesses and served refreshments including open faced sandwiches cherry Bavarian cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
School of Instruction
Hince
Mrs. Palmer
Mrs. Zell Callen
Armchair gardening saves time later in spring planning
Ed Cott of Iowa State College says armchair gardening now saves time and money. Compile seed catalogs and plan by lists for vegetables berries grapes fruit trees and flowers. Plant early frost hardy crops first then replace with later maturing varieties. Space plants and trees carefully with specific distances to ensure good yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ed Cott
Iowa State College
Cott
iCott
Colt
Beauty shop to close about two weeks starting February 19
Fanches Winsler announces the temporary closure of the beauty shop for about fourteen days beginning February 19, with services resuming afterward.
Firemen Frid Minstrel Show At Local School House
Firemen present a minstrel show with quartets and choruses at the school house on Friday night February 20. A lighthearted program promises a perpetual laugh amid performances by the Frid unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Richard Mabon Honored At Birthday Party
Nineteen guests joined Richard Mason for his twelfth birthday Saturday night as lights failed for an hour and a half. Guests played games and bingo by candlelight, then enjoyed cake, homemade ice cream, and chocolate milk. Hosts Mrs Mason and helpers served the refreshments. attendees included Linda Coulson Merrill Coulson Charles Argo John Murdy David Murdy Gary Tharp Dick Harp Ronald Bros har Karen Woodward Judy Smith Mary Ellen Condra Eugene Vincent Ronald Mark Charles VanZante David West Richard McDanel Errol Alden and Lester Dooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mason
Mrs. Mason
Carl VanZante
Cecil Coulson
Linda
Merrill Coulson
Charles Argo
John and
David Murdy
Gary Tharp
Dickie Harp
Ronald Broshar
Karen Woodward
Judy Smith
Mary Ellen Condra
Eugene Vincent
Ronald
Mark
Charles VanZante
David West
Richard McDanel
Errol Alden
Lester Dooley
Booster Club Supper And Meeting Thursday
The Booster Club opens its current fiscal year with a meeting at the Methodist church this Thursday evening. Supper is served at 6:30, featuring baked chicken, mashed potatoes, dressing, beans, cranberry sauce, hot rolls, jam, cherry pie, ice cream and coffee. Anyone not contacted by the membership committee is invited to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Methodist Church
The
Methodist W. S.C. S
Membershp Committee
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meeting at New Hope Schoolhouse
The Taylor Township Farm Bureau held its February meeting at the New Hope Schoolhouse with a cooperative supper. Members present included Kenneth Condra family, Don Pettibone family, Loyd Carter, Howard Harper family, Russe Burns family, Ernest Hiatt family, John Dodd, Theo Miller, Kenneth OConnor, plus entertainment committee Lee Benz and Guy Argo families. The evening ended with games. next meeting is March 9 with OConnor and Hiatt on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
New Hope
Kenneth Condra
Don Pettibone
Loyd Carter
Bob
Howard Harper
Russe Burns
Ernest Hiatt
Sandra
John Dodd
Theo Miller
Billie Lee
Kenneth O’conner
Lee Benz
Guy Argo
Kenneth O'Conner
Family Night At Grace Methodist Church
A Wednesday evening supper at Grace Methodist Church drew about 50 attendees. The program featured Bible quizzes, games, and group singing led by a committee including Mr and Mrs John Veach, Mr and Mrs Bert Turner, Mr and Mrs Howard Smith, Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter, and Mrs Leonard Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Veach
Bert Turner
Howard Smith
Mearl Walter
Leonard Palmer
Art Fox Sells Home to Richard Veach
Mr and Mrs Art Fox have sold their home the first house north of the Methodist church to Mr and Mrs Richard Veach. Posses mines will be given the first part of ayl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox
Methodist Church
Richard Veach
Posses Mines
Ayl
F. A. Loses Two At Albia Thursday Night
Moravia FFA basketball trip to Albia ended with losses. Junior senior 38 24 and freshmen sophomores 33 21. Albia player Hawbaker led with 19 points. Moravia scorers included J Kaster and D Burton with 7 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia F. F. A
Albia
Hawbaker
Moravia
J. Kaster
D. Burton
G. Massman
C. Jennings
R. Kaster
Mrs Coltrain Honored For Story Hour Service
Moravia Public Library board met Saturday afternoon in the reading room with Mrs. William Woodward presiding. Maude Coltrain, newly elected secretary, read the annual report noting 3150 books lent in 1952, up from the prior year due to new acquisitions. Mrs. C H Wallis of San Antonio donated 13 fiction volumes, with memorials expected soon. Magazines are welcomed. Coltrain received a Parker pen for leading the Story Hour series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Public Library Board
Wm. Woodward
Maude Coltrain
Lbrarian
Harry McCrory
Reading Publc
C. H. Wallis
San Antonio
Texas
Bert Turners Host Birthday Party Celebration
A birthday party for Bert Turner and his sister was held on February 6. Attending were Carl Black, John Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Turner, Rev. and Mrs. John Grenfell, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ellison and their sons Kenny, Ronnie, and Jimmie Ellison.
Flora Jones Hosts Jolly Dozen Club Meeting
The Jolly Dozen club met Thursday afternoon with host Mrs. Flora Jones. Rook was the diversion. prizes went to Clara Irelan and Mrs. Birdie Main, with Mrs. Ira Boyer winning the door prize. The hostess served sandwiches pudding mints and coffee. guests included Mrs. Harry Pabts and Mrs. Kenneth Free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dozen
Flora Jones
Rook
Clara Irelan
Birdie Main
Ira Boyer
Harry Pabts
Kenneth Free
Thanks for gifts and cards during my hospital stay
Mary Weaver expresses gratitude to hospital staff, friends, and schoolmates for the thoughtful gifts and cards received while she was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weaver
Gratitude Note From Mrs. Dorothy Pickrell
Mrs Dorothy Pickrell expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for kind deeds while she was in the hospital. She appreciates the cards and a gift from the club and values the community support shown to her family during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Pickrell
Ode To The Flu Recites a blistering, comic flu lament
A humorous verse laments severe flu symptoms with vivid, exaggerated lines. The speaker riffs on fever fatigue and aches, promising endurance and relief if one endures the illness. It blends satire with vivid imagery to depict the misery and comic despair of illness.
Mission Band Meeting With Ann Paxston
The Mission Band of the E U B church met February 3 after school with Ann Paxston. Ronald Broshar presided, scripture was read by Richard Mason, and Mrs Harold Mason led a quiz from the study. Mizpah benediction closed the gathering. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Clifford Paxston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Church
Ann Paxaton
Ronnie Broshar
Richard Mason
Harold Mason
Clifford Paxston
T C Club Party at Firkins Home
Mr and Mrs George Firkins and others entertained the E T C club at the Firkins home Thursday evening. Four tables of rock were played with prizes won by Fred Hammond high for men Mrs Fred Harramond high for women and Viola Hammond guest prize. Refreshments of meat sandwiches gelatin salad and coffee served by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Firkins
Ze Callen
Albert Veach
E. T. C. Club
Firkins
Fred Hammona
Fred Harramond
Viola Hammond
Junior Garden Club Meets Saturday at Director's Home
The Junior Garden club will meet Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at the new director Mrs. Max McDonough's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Local Moravia March of Dimes total tops two hundred
Moravia residents donated to the March of Dimes drive under local chairwoman Mrs. Merle Smith. The fund reached 206.34 with 17.90 from the school and 11.15 from a Melrose Moravia game freewill offering. A team of canvassers assisted including Mrs. Larry Brooks and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Merle Smith
Smith
Larry Brooks
Mary Ward
Eva Firkins
Mable Robb
Maude Coltrain
Eileen Spencer
Mary Oehler
Sylvia Hiatt
Marie Ellison
Louise Wolf
Mable Smith
Jeanine Grenfell
Eleanor Miller
Brooks
Moravia Tops Melrose 49 42 in Narrow Victory
Moravia Mohawks beat Melrose 49 42 to end a long Moravia drought against Melrose. Early 25 7 lead set tone as Melrose rallied in later quarters with Sickle 15 and Hannam 9 aiding the visitors. Next up Albia in sectional tourney Tuesday evening Feb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Melrose
Shamrocks
Moravia Boys
Mohawks
Melrose Boys
Lloyd Wolf
Hawk Legd
Wilson
Fished
Sickle
Hannam
P. DS Wentwerd
Jerry Woodward
Richard Tomlin
Albia
Mrs Johnson Hosts Nazarene F M S Meeting
The regular meeting of the Nazarene F M S was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs M H Johnson presiding. Mrs Glen Stephenson led devotion and Mrs O G Woodward began the service with prayer. Mrs Woodward directed the lesson with assistance from Mrs Carson Jordan and Mrs O G Woodward. Mrs Frank Woodward read an article from The Other Sheep. President Forrest Main led the business session. Mrs Stephenson and her daughter attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
M. H. Johnson
Glen Stephenson
O. G. Woodward
Wm. Woodward
Carson Jordan
O.G. Woodward
Frank Woodward
Forrest Main
Stephenson
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting
Mrs. Leo Hoffman, Noble Grand, led Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 in a regular session on Monday evening. Members voted to donate cash to the educational fund as refreshments of cookies Valentine candies and coffee were served from a seasonally decorated table by Mrs. Melissa Felton Mrs. Nelle Utterback and Mrs. Effie Gollaher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hoffman
Noble Grand
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
Educational Fund
Melissa Felton
Nelle Utterback
Effie Gollaher
Thanking Neighbors for Kind Deeds and Cards
Mrs. Fred Dotson thanks neighbors and friends for kind deeds and cards received during illness.
Centerville Births: Davis and McDanel Families Welcome Babies
Mr and Mrs Bill Davis of Centerville announce the birth of a son David Eugene born February 6 at Smith hospital Albia. Grandparents are Mrs Gertie Davis and Mr and Mrs Alva Cridlevaugh. Mr and Mrs Laverne McDanel of Rockford M I areparents of a six pound three ounce girl born February 8 at St hospital Centerville. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Davis
Centerville
David Eugene
Smith Hospital
Albia
Gertie Davis
Alva Cridlevaugh
Laverne McDanel
Rockford
Lyndon McDanel
Trampoline Show at School Gym Thursday Morning
A trampoline show will be held in the school gym at 3 00 a.m on Thursday February 19. Admission is 10 cents for grade students 15 cents for high school students and adults may attend if they wish.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Library Board
Lorraine Hammond
Gerald Rinehart
Richard Mabon
Taylor
Farm Bureau
F. A
Mrs. Coltrain
Story Hour
Bert Turners
Jolly Dozen Club
Ann Paxston
T. C
Thurs
March of Dimes
Mrs. Johnson
Nazarene F. M. Society
Rebekah Lodge
Mrs
Fred Dotson
Flight
Stork
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