Harvey Mains Honored On 51st Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harvey Main were guests of Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud at a Sunday dinner celebrating their 51st wedding anniversary They formerly lived on a Moravia farm and plan to move to Centerville after a year in Moravia joining North Main street buyers Present were Denney Homeline and children of Albia Ray McCloud and Harry Woodward The couple wed February 15 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Main
Donald McCloud
Mains
Centerville
Moravia
North Main Street
Denney Homeline
Albia
Ray McCloud
Harry Woodward
Jerold Luse Hosts Basketball Team Dinner
Jerold Luse hosts a 6:30 dinner for basketball team members their girlfriends and staff on Wednesday evening with FO Games visiting and television entertainment. Attendees include Sharon Walker Kay Overturf Charlotte McAninch Jewel Miller LaVonne Card Sandra Anderson James McCord Larry Pfannebecker Bull Rose Jerry Main Paul Turner William Carr and the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerold Luse
Sharon Walker
Kay Overturf
Charlotte Mc~Aninch
Jewel Miller
LaVonne Card
Sandra Anderson
James McCord
Larry Pfannebecker
Bull Rose
Jerry Main
Paul Turner
William Carr
Jerold Luge
Hilton Hustlers Meet Art Hilton On Marc
The Hilton Hustlers 4 H club met Monday evening at the Hilton church with 17 members present. Gary Charity and Larry Spencer led a demonstration on eating for a broken arm. Carl VanZante spoke on hogs and led a quiz. Refreshments of homemade cookies and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers 4-H Club
Hilton Church
Gary Charity
Larry Spencer
Carl VanZante
Public sale dates flood Centerville area listings
Closing out sales announced for multiple individuals in Centerville area with dates in February. L. A. Spring, Kenneth O Connor, Martha Coulson, Leonard Wilson, Helen King, George Mc Comba, and Jim Howry each plan closeouts on specified February days. Real estate sale of three farms from the late Ted Miller estate set for February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Spring
Kenneth O'Connor
Martha Coulson
Leonard Wilson
Centerville
Ted Miller
Helen King
George McComba
Jim Howry
Boyes In Service Private Raymond P Johnson Heads South
Private Raymond P Johnson 17 son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson Unionville Iowa leaves Fort Bragg Feb 20 for six weeks anti aircraft artillery firing at Camp Stewart Ga His unit 80th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion will practice firing on radio controlled air targets and then fire annual army training test Johnson entered the army last July and completed basic at Camp Chaffer Ark Battery D gunner in the battalion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Raymond P. Johnson
Virgil Johnson
Unionville
Iowa
Fort Bragg
N. C
Camp Stewart
Johnson
Camp Chaffer
Ark
Services Held Tuesday For Walter Clark 77
Walter Clark age 77 died Monday evening at Phillips nursing home Centerville after a four month illness. A retired farmer he lived in Unionville Udell Moravia area before moving to Moravia then Centerville. His wife Maggie Tharp preceded him in death in Feb 1953. Survived by four children Opal Harriet Hinkley Mia Grace Jones LaVelle Main Harold Clark. Funeral Wednesday Feb 15 Turner funeral home Rev Fay Garner. Burial Fairview Cemetery Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
Phillips Nursing Home
Centerville
Opal Harriet
Hinkley
LaVelle Main
Kansas City
Mia
Grace Jones
Harold Clark
Ottumwa
Turner Funeral Home
Rv. Fay’ Garner
Fairview
Unionville
School Election To Name Three Directors On March 12
Three director seats are up for election on Monday March 12 to replace Curtis Tomlin Merle D Smith and Dan Mihelovich who fills the unexpired term of C C Coulson for three year terms. A treasurer will be elected for a two year term. Nomination papers are at the secretary C C Coulsons office. Smith has three years Tomlin five. Mrs McFatridge has served seven years as treasurer. Donald Brain of Chicago is expected Friday to visit his father Lester Brain over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Tomlin
Merle D. Smith
Dan’ Mihelovich
C.C. Coulson
C .C. Coulson
Smith
iTomlin
McFatridge
Donald Brain
Chicago
Lester Brain
Rural Carriers Meet in Moravian Area Wednesday
The Moravian rural letter carrier group will host the winter meeting of the Fourth District Rural Letter Carrier Association and the Auxiliary this Wednesday February 22 at Evangelical United Brethren church. About 75 people are expected for registration dinner and programs by state and district officers including Donald Plum Albia district president and Mrs Florence Ryan Moulton auxiliary president. district includes all counties of the fourth congressional district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Rural Letter Carrier
Fourth District Rural Letter Carrier Association
Auxiliary
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Donald Plum
Albia
Florence Ryan
Moulton
Boys Town Head To Speak At Centerville Banquet
Centerville hosts the 25th annual Americanism Banquet on February 21 at 6 30 p m at the National Guard armory. Father Nicholas H Wegner of Boys Town will give the main address with visiting dignitaries present. Tickets are 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Centerville
Ray C. Walden
Nicholas H. Wegner
Boy’s Town
Churchill Williams
Iowa
Opal Glenn
Maynard Coffey
Sth
Ed Curtis
American Legion
Father Wegher
Art Riefsnyder
Ing. Good Fellowship
Union Prayer Service At Christian Church Friday
World Day of Prayer service at the Christian church Friday evening at 7 30. Mrs Perry leads with theme One Flock and one Shepherd John 10 16. Program includes Call to Prayer Prayer Opening Congregational song Psalm 23 Indian Version Verétah Tubaugh Message of Praise Rev John Greinfell Penitence Lord’s Prayer Version Special Musical Number Natdretie church Song Bringhem In children of all char¡té Message Rev Lynn King Song The Lord is My Shepherd Lois Mason Message of Intercession Don Flim Period of Prayers Offering Benediction Don Plum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’colck
John Greinfell
Natdretie Church
Bringhem
Lynn King
Lois Mason
Don Flim
Don Plum
Exline Beitz Seek Supervisor Post in Appanoose
Earl Exlines announces candidacy for reelection to the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors on the Democratic ticket for the 1957 term. Nomination papers are circulated by Lee Benz for the 1958 term on the Democratic ticket. Mr and Mrs Robert Stone, guests of the Stone family, returned from Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Exlines
Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Lee Benz
Moravia
Appanoosa County
Ste
Robert Stone
W. 3B. Stone
Charles ‘Stone
Marshalltown
Pettbone Brede Vows Exchanged at Grace Methodist Church
The Grace Methodist Church in Moravia hosted the February 12 wedding of Virginia Ann Pettibone and Delwyn Dale Brede. The double ring ceremony, officiated by Rev. John Grenfell Jr and Rev. Waunelta McConnell, drew about 300 guests. The bride wore a princess line gown with lace and satin, while bridesmaids, a matron of honor, and flower girl complemented the color scheme of pink and navy. A four-tier cake and formal reception followed, with the couple planning a home in Garner Iowa after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace’ Methodist Church
Moravia
Virginia Ann Pettibone
Don Pettibone
Delwyn Dale Brede
Dale Brede
Klemme
Iowa
John Grenfell Jr
Waunelta McConnell
Clarinda First Methodist Church
Tom Pettibone
Leland Halfpop
Goodell
Day Black
Jim Pettibone
Dwayne Hangon
Lavern Josten
Jim Vitense
Tipton
Princess Hnes
Mia
Joan Pettibone
Cindy Stith
Eagle Grove
Jimmy
Blom
Gren
Oskaloosa
Miss Stith
Stanley F. Meyer
McGregor
Larry Fox
Britt
Dale McClure
F. H. Blomgren
Everett Guth
Darlene Hanson
Joyce Rinehart
Mystic
Marilyn Sears
Centerville
Katherine Vinzapt
Hannibal
Moravia Proclaims Iowa Future Farmers of America Week
Moravia mayor Merle D. Smith proclaims February 18 as Iowa Future Farmers of America Week. The notice praises FFA members and chapters, citing Moravia's 50 active members and nationwide totals, and urges citizens to support farm youth and agricultural leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Future Farmers of America
Moravia
Merle D. Smith
Vernon L. Thorson
James McCord
Appanoose cancer society to host Friday education coffee
The Appanoose county chapter of the American Cancer Society invites all to a Friday afternoon educational coffee at 1 30 at the Methodist church parlors. A kickoff meeting for the education department will feature an out of town speaker, a local program, an educational film, and workers to train attendees for future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational Department
Appanoose County
American Cancer Society
Angel in Ebony film to be seen at Grace Church Sunday
A non promotional life story film titled Angel in Ebony from Taylor University will be shown at Grace Methodist church on Sunday February 19 at 7 30 p m. The lead is a young Negro college student in Chicago and admission is free. The picture portrays Sammy Morris’s African childhood and boyhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Chicago
Taylor University
Upland
Indiana
Sammy Morris
Africa
Five Brethren Church Lynn Announces Weekly Services
King Earl Boyle ministers the church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 10:55 a.m. and evening service at 7:30 p.m. at the Methodist church. Midweek Bible study and prayer Wednesday 7:30 p.m. World Day of Prayer Friday Feb 17 7:30 p.m. Christian church. Local conference with Rev H O Thompson Sunday 2:30 p.m. Finalize committee meeting at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elical
Brethren Church
Lynn
King
Earl Boyle
Ives
Methodiat Church
The
Christian Church
H.0. Thompson
Fist Christian Church Announces Sunday Schedule and Union Pro gram
Mrs Bindié Main superintendent conducts Sunday School at 10 in Communion at 7 30 Bible study on Dante 4th chapter led by Mrs Marshall Perry World Day of Prayer service Friday Feb 17 at 7 30 All four churches join in a union program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bindié Main
Dante 4Th Chapter
Marshall Perry
Church Schedule and Weekend Christian Events
The notice lists church activities led by Rev. Donald HR Thurman and Frank Woodward. Sunday School at 10:00, Worship at 11:00, Peoples meeting at 6:45, Evangelistic service at 7:30, and a prayer meeting on Feb. 22 at 7:30 at Mr. and Mrs. Emory Kehrberg. World Day of Prayer Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald HR. Thurman
Frank Woodward
Peoples Meeting
Emory Kehrberg
the Christian Church
Grace Methodist Church Event Schedule and Film Showings
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev John Grenfell as pastor and Mrs Karl Tuttle as Sunday School superintendent. Morning worship at 10:00, Sunday School then, film strip Boy Dates Girl at 6:30, evening service with E A B church at 7:30 led by Rev Lynn King. Other events include World Day of Prayer at Christian church Feb 17, choir practice Feb 20, School of Missions Feb 22, and Wednesday prayer meeting Feb 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Wea United
Lynn King
Anghél
Ebony
The
Christian Church
Pearl Black
School of Missions
Fred Tillmont
Moravia Rebekahs Prepare for District Meeting
Moravia Rebekah lodge led by Noble Grand Mrs Gretch en Ashby met to donate to the Educational fund and set plans for the district convention at Albia. Committees were named for Moravia’s program portion and the drill team is to perform degree work in Albia on Feb 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Gretchen Ashby
Noble Grand
Albia
Moravia Pace
Mettis Roland
Paul Spencer
Thank You Note From Mrs. George Railing
A grateful message thanks neighbors friends and relatives for cards letters candy and visits during illness. Mrs. George Railing expresses appreciation for the kind gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. George
Dhahran couple welcome son Pieter Lawrence February birth
Mr and Mrs Wendell Cloyed of Dhahran Saudi Arabia announce the birth of a son on February 3 weighing pounds 10 ounces. He is named Pieter Lawrence and has a sister Cathy. Grandparents are Carl Cloyed Moravia and Richard Alien Iconium vicinity. Bruce Gardner of Des Moines visited Mamie DuVall over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Cloyed
Dhahran
Saudi, Arabia
Pieter Lawrence
Cathy
Carl Cloyed
Moravia
Richard Alien
Iconium
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
Mamie DuVall
Moravia Meets Keosauqua Tuesday In Class A Play
Moravia meets Keosauqua Tuesday at Bloomfield in a 7:00 p.m. Class A game. The winner advances to face Moulton in the top bracket as finals loom Saturday night with no consolation games. In Class B Bloomfield hosts Centerville Blakesburg and Cantril in a crowded bottom bracket while top bracket includes Troy Selme Udell Pulaski and Numa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bloomfield
Keosauqua
Moulton
Eldon
Centerville
Cincinnati
Milton
Mystic
Blakesburg
Cantril
Troy
Selme
Udell
Pulaski
Numa
Moravia Fire Dept Funds Grow With New Equipment Drive
Moravia fire department reports to date 445.55 has been raised from the funds drive to buy additional equipment. Four new shares were sold to James Calhoun Haver Free Moravia Farm Service and Leonard Bettis. Officers for the coming year were named with Friz Walter as fire chief assistant Max Hiner and Max McDonough named as assistants. An executive committee includes Bul Broshar Richard Veach John Spencer with Broshar as chairman. A long list of contributors is acknowledged for supporting the smoke ejector and smoke mask purchase as the department remains well equipped for towns of similar size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Fire Department
James Calhoun
Haver Free
Moravia Farm Service
Leonard Bettis
Moravia Department
Friz Walter
Max. Hiner
Max “McDonough
Max Hiner
Masters
Bul Broshar
Richard Veach
John Spencer
Broshar
Sylvan van Dorin
Francis Kincade
Gene Skinner
Art Fox
Bert Turner
Jake Day
Robert Hiatt
Russell Hughes
Ralph Robinson
Dodd Emory Hiatt
Newt Long
Hart Anna Kanter
Rex Kaster
Ernie Kanter
Johnny Whicker
Fred Hiatt
A ‘Urner
Amos McGhghy
Henry McGhghy
Main
Roy C. Rinehart
Robert Scottra
Bert Luse
Ralph Turner
Flo Kouter
Lynn J
King D. E. Pion
Heno Bimble
le Osle Charity
Gerald Morgan
Dan’ Ainaioinen
Ralph Baton
Argo Bras
Jon Grenfell
Zula Teylor
Callen Chariea Co
Irelan
Matt
Kur
Cerl
Harold L. Haw
E. B. Deedrick Club
Clarence Hiner
Willard Brain
Paul Spencer
A. R. Fenton
Ben H, Jones
Gabe Johnson
Hibert’ Perry Hene
West
Merle Smith
Jonn Vanzenta
Darrell Cooper
Southern Unites
Gide Warren
Esse Ae U
Railroad
Kenneth ¢. Hamilton
Tiacord Leonard Bettis I
Pai Danel
D. Duan Lockman Price
Aaron Campball
Rea Campbell
Cled Blumer
Fred Schnieder
Jack, McDonough
Guy Argo Ruy
Athens
Desiola Res
E. Boardman
Ralph Rank
Sbpelquist
Theo Mi Clara Lemaster
Leo H. Center
Della Rivina Roy Wn McClurg
Debler
Dick Johnaga
Chris Rey
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Russell Burns
Gagement
Everett Hawk
Clem Hawk
Planofsbute 1
Harvey Mains
Hilton
Art Hilton
MaRc
Boyes
Jesse Allen
California
Pvt
Jesse D. Allen
Pitoon
C. Co
Boys Town
Union
Christian
Exline
Beitz
Carol Blomgren
Lynn Walker
Davenport
Shirley Nothwehr
Cain
Betty Jordan
Polo
Judy Boyer
Janet Charity
Kirksville
Missouri
Garner
Brede
Iowa State College
Sigma Kappa Social Sorority
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Theta Xi Social Fraternity
Seymour
Duncombe
Piano
Ventura
Anocer Education
Angel
Caurcaes
Fist Christian Church
Rebekahs
Flight Ffe
Sox Stork
M.H.S
Fire Dept
Florence Shank
Clarence Herteen
Ottumwe
Harry Pabst
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