Moravia Girls Win Opener In Sectional Tourney
Moravia defeated Russell 51 to 41 in Seymour to open the sectional tournament led by Rouse with 23 points and Taylor with 22 Van Dorin added 6 as the Mohawkettes advance to face Seymour in the second round The top bracket features Cambria Corydon against Blakesburg after Cambria Corydon and Blakesburg won their first round games.
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Moravia
Seymour
Russell
Rouse
Taylor
van Dorin
Mohawkettes
Cincinnati
Cambria
Blakesburg
Cambria-Corydon
Allerton
Moulton
Mary Thompson Weds Gary Salter in Ottumwa Church
Mary Evelyn Thompson daughter of Leo Thompson and the late Mary Burns Thompson married Gary Earl Salter son of Mr and Mrs Earl Salter at Ward Street Gospel Hall in Ottumwa. The double ring ceremony was at 2 pm with Rev A O Smith officiating. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Ottumwa. Deborah Kelley and Karen Burns assisted with gifts and Deborah Kelley was a flower girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Evelyn Thompson
Leo Thompson
Ottumwa
Mary Burns Thompson
Gary Earl Salter
Earl Salter
Ward Street Gospel Hall
A. O. Smith
Herschel Kelley
Unionville
Karen Burns
Deborah Kelley
Albertson to Remington Rand School in Des Moines
Dick Albertson has entered the Remington Rand sales and service school at Des Moines for special training as a company employee. He will start March 1. He resigned from Turner & Son after a little over a year following his return from Navy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Albertson
Remington-Rand
Des Moines
Turner & Son
Navy
Former Students Named to Honor Roll at Des Moines College
Janice Mosley and Janet Phillips, former MHS students, named to honor roll at 4.1.B., Des Moines, per school president Keith Fenter. Janice is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrey Mosley. Janet of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips. Jim Gillaspie, another MHS alumnus, scored well above the national average on an accounting achievement test at AB, parent couple listed as Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gillaspie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Mosley
Janet Phillips
MHS
Des Moines
Keith Fenter
Janice
Andrey Mosley
Janet
Harry Phillips
Jim Gillaspie
Russell Gillaspie
Thankful note from Sam Weston in Bonner Springs
Sam Weston of Bonner Springs Kansas expresses gratitude for cards, visits, and support during his illness in a Kansas City hospital. He thanks friends and relatives for their cheerful thoughts and kind messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sam Weston
Bonner Springs
Kan
Golden Anniversary for Wm Norton and Family
William and Mrs. Norton celebrate a golden wedding on Sunday February 21 at their Moravia area home with open house from 2 to 4 PM. They wed February 20 1910 at the Pennington home in Douglas township near Centerville. They have two sons Glenn Norton Ottumwa and Woodrow Norton Drakesville and three daughters Mable Lyedt Moline Ill Edd Points near Albia and Dara Rogers Holland. The couple has 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Norton
Moravia
Farrie Pennington
Lute Pennington
Douglas Township
Centerville
Glenn Norton
Ottumwa
Woodrow Norton
Drakesville
Walt
Mable) Lyedt
Moline, Ill
Edd
Delia Mae) Points
Near
Albia
Clifford
Dara) Rogers
Holland
Donnie
Henry
Billy
Charley
Carolyn
Betty Jane Norton
Bonnie Swanson
Connie Steel
Mary
Susie
Connie
Charles Rogers
Mary Ann Franzen
Linda
Judy Points
Welch-Long Vows Exchanged Sunday
Miss LaRue Welch daughter of Mrs. John Kozeliski of Centerville and Larry Long son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Long were married Sunday afternoon February 14 at 1 p.m. at the home of his parents with Rev Weldon White nack performing the single ring ceremony. Attendants were Mrs. Glen Doud and Jack Long. A reception followed as guests from Moline Centerville and Moravia attended. Larry Long a Moravia High School graduate and the bride a Centerville High School alumna work at Ben Franklin in Moline and will reside at 510 Brady Street Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaRue Welch
John Kozeliski
Centerville
Larry Long
Bill Long
Weldon Whitenack
Methodist Church
Glen Doud
Moline
Jack Long
Moravia
Christopher Arnold Seriously Injured In Mop Handle Accident
Christopher Arnold four years old, son of Philip Arnold formerly of Moravia, was hospitalized at University Hospitals Iowa City for mouth and throat injuries after a mop handle riding horse incident. The handle struck his lower lip then the soft palate and left tonsil, perforating the soft palate and tearing tonsils. He underwent surgery, received stitches, and remained in hospital until Saturday morning, now recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Arnold
Phyilip Arnold
Moravia
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Chris
Ele
Women’s Society of World Service Meets at Zell Callen Home
The EUB church Women’s Society held a Friday evening meeting at Mrs. Zell Callen’s home. Lesson leader Mrs. Carl Tisue presented A Shore Leave in Sierra Leone. Twelve active members and two guests attended. World Service day Feb 14 and World Day of Prayer Mar 4 were announced. 14 members participated and offerings were led by Mrs. E G Hawk.
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Women's Society of World Service
EUB
Zell Callen
Carl Tisue
Sierra Leone
F. A. Richardson
Mabel Coulson
Ira Boyer
Charles Coffin
Wendell Murdy
Grant Tadlock
Albert Veach
Almont Main
Burdette Ward
E. G. Hawk
Africa
Sahara
E.U.B
Albia
Intermediate MLY.F. Valentine Party Held at Church
The intermediate MY.F. of the Methodist church gathered Saturday evening in the church parlors for a Valentine party with games led by Sandra Whitehead and Donna Rae Osrd. Refreshments were served by Connie Walter and Donna Tomlin. Attendees included Marie Van Dorin, Connie Walter, Marcia Walter, Donna Rae Oard, Donna Tomlin, Sandra Whitehead, and Marjorie French. Deborah Van Dorin and Mary Kay Spencer could not attend due to illness. Blanche Harshfield and Wayne Harshfield of Oteumwa visited Mrs. Ira Boyer and Mr. Boyer on Sunday.
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My.f
God
Sandra Whitehead
Donna Rae Osrd
Connie Walter
Donna Tomlin
Marie van Dorin
Marcia Walter
Donna Rae Oard
Marjorie French
Deborah van Dorin
Mary Kay Spencer
Dial conversion delayed to March 3 in Moravia
Iowa Illinois and Soap Creek Telephone Company officials visited Moravia to explain equipment shortages push back the dial conversion. The change over date is now set for March 3, with residents urged to prepare for the new dialing system.
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Iowa-Illinois and
Soap Creek Telephone Company
Moravia
Van Dorins celebrate golden wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. VanDorin observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the EUB church dining rooms Sunday February 14 attended by 117 relatives and friends. Gifts, a four tier cake, and family attendance highlighted the event along with mentions of eight of Mr. VanDorin’s siblings and the couple’s two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. VanDorin
EUB
Sylvan VanDorin
Kenneth Free
Lowell VanDorin
Leo VanDorin
Marie VanDorin
Elaine Free
E. G. Hawk
Ray McCloud
Harry Woodward
Pearl Swaim
Amy Lockman
J. C. Lockman
Melissa Felton
Humeston
Card of Thanks for 50th Wedding Anniversary
We thank relatives and friends for kind deeds gifts and congratulation cards on our 50th anniversary.
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J. T. VanDorin
Centerville residents mark long wedding anniversary
Local notes recount Centerville celebrations and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Main observe their 55th wedding anniversary with relatives gathered. Families including McClouds Woodwards and Hiatts attend a birthday dinner for Emery Hiatt. Virginia and Vess Hiatt hosts noted. Mrs. Stella Sears cared for at Luce Nursing Home. Continuous references to area residents and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McCloud
Harry Woodward
Donald McCloud
Gary
Harvey Main
Centerville
R. R. Pennington
Davis County Hospital
Emery Hiatt
Hiatts
George Turner
Jim G. Turner
Gary Perry
Jim Turner
Dan Schenz
Rachel Hart
Monroe County
Albia
Lloyd Sears
Cherry Valley
Kenneth O'Conner
Stella Sears
Luce
Richard Tubaugh
Janiece
Winterhaven
Florida
Charles Argo
Central College
Pella
Guy Argo
James Wilson
Monroe County Hospital
Zoe Callen
Vess Hiatt
Claire Robinson
Ottumwa
Ralph Robinson
Nazarene Church Services and Leaders Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene led by Rev H LaVern Smith with Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent offers Sunday school at 10:00 am and 11:00 am worship. Evening evangelistic service at 7:45 pm and midweek prayer meeting at 7:30 pm with NY P S and junior service at 7:45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Ny.p.s
One Fellowship in Christ at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Rev F A Richardson leads Sunday 10:00 Sunday School for all ages and 11:00 Morning Worship with the sermon One Fellowship in Christ. 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Groups worship The Way. Wednesday 7:00 Bible study and prayer. Thought for the week extols humility as quiet heart rest amid trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Fellowship In Christ
First Christian Church Activities Summary
Donald Plum pastor presides at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. Communion. Ladies Aid plans a quilting session at Mrs. C. D. DuVall's on Wednesday afternoon. C.W.S. gathers with Mrs. Melissa Felton on Thursday afternoon February 18.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
C. D. DuVall
C.W.S
Melissa Felton
Grace Methodist Church Services and Events
Grace Methodist Church programs list morning worship at 9 and 11 with sermons The Body of Christ and Sunday school at 10 Wesley Chapel hosts morning worship at 10 10 10 School of Missions and W S C S meeting at Mrs Daniels February 25th plus Methodist Youth Fellowship Moravia hosts Sunday school at 11 sermon The Body of Christ Youth events and choir practice February 25th Men meet February 26 with a smorgasbord meal
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Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairvieaw Lee Benz
Body of Christ
School of Missions
Wesley Chapel
Greg Lindley
School of Missions For the Circuit
W.S.C.S
Kenneth Daniels
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Moravia Delmar Dowd
Nancy Turner
Smorgasbord
Iconium Methodist Church Service and Events
Glen Lochhead and Russell Brown announce worship at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:06 p.m. Cincinnati M.Y.F. guests. Board meeting Sunday evening at 7:06. Supper and farewell for departing families at 6:30 p.m. Monday February 22 with missionary pictures program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist Church
Glen Lochhead
Russell Brown
Cincinnati
M.Y
Cribbage Tournament at Centerville Friday
All American Legion members are invited to the cribbage tournament at Centerville Legion home on Friday evening February 19th.
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Centerville
American Legion
Centerville Legion
Thanks for Cards Sent During Hospital Stay
Janice Brown along with Mr and Mrs Jack Long and daughter Vanessa attended the funeral of Ira Cox held Monday at the Miller Wehble funeral chapel in Centerville.
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Albia
Janice Brown
Jack Long
Vanessa
Ira Cox
Miller-Wehble Funeral Chapel
Centerville
Wesleyan honors former Moravian with Merit Award
Three Wesleyan graduates will receive the annual Merit Award chosen by alumnae. Elizabeth Bragg Anderson of Tennessee Dale Caris formerly of Moravia and William G. Lodwick agricultural attache in Spain will be honored at Founders Day at 3 p.m. in the Chapel with a reception to follow at the John Wesley Holland Student Union. The public may attend. Caris, a 1931 Wesleyan graduate, is noted as a campus leader and tennis champion and has built a career in teaching music and directing bands.
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Wesleyan
Elizabeth Bragg Anderson
Tenn
Dale Caris
Moravia
William G. Lodwick
Spain
Iowa Wesleyan
John Wesley Holland Student Union
Caris
Henry County
Town Bandmasters Association
Sioux City
John Ullem 94 Services Sunday in Iowa Burial
John Josiah Ullem 94 born May 18 1865 in Appanoose County died February 10 1960 in Monroe County hospital aged 94 years 8 months 23 days He married Adelia Turner in 1899 and had two daughters A nephew Arthur Donovan and niece Bessie Donovan lived with the family He farmed in Appanoose and Monroe counties and served as county supervisor and school treasurer He is survived by two daughters seven grandchildren twelve great grandchildren one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Sunday February 14 at Turner funeral home with Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating Interment at Haines Cemetery
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John Josiah Ullem
Phoebe Cook
John Ullem
Appanoose County
Monroe County Hospital
Adelia Filena Turner
Ullems
Arthur Donovan
Corvallis
Oregon
Bessie Donovan
John
Appanoose
Monroe
Mon-roe
Fairlie Hunt
Baraboo
Wis
Pearl Palmer
Washington, Iowa
Turner Funeral Home
Weldon Whitenack
Haines Cemetery
Legion and Auxiliary Supper Party At Legion Home
American Legion and auxiliary held a cooperative supper and party at the Legion home on Tuesday. A joint meeting followed with Mrs. Lester Brain presiding. The program featured a patriots talk on Lincoln and Washington, a flag etiquette quiz, and various games. Nylon Rose was sent to the Knoxville Veterans hospital. March 15 will include new member initiations led by county president Nana Mikels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Home
Lester Brain
Harley Tisue
Americanism
Patriots
Lincoln
Washington
Curtis Burton
Gerald Morban
Tisue
Howard Smith
Frank Lathen
Andrew Mosley
Nylon Rose
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Brain
Nana Mikels
Moulton
Thanks for the cards and flowers after hospital stay
A reader expresses gratitude for the numerous cards letters and flowers received during a hospital stay and after returning home. Special thanks are extended to the Fairview Methodist Sunday School for the potted plant presented to Mrs. Opal Kaster.
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Fairview
Thank You to Friends for Kind Gestures During Illness
Mrs. Jay Argo expresses deep gratitude to friends who sent cards gifts flowers and visited during hospitalization. She says all gestures were very much appreciated and thanks them for their support during the illness.
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Jay Argo
Wilson Named To Farmer Award
Joe N. Wilson of Unionville Iowa was named outstanding older farmer by the Centerville Lions Club at a Monday meeting on February 15. The award, for farmers 36 and older, cites his progress in agriculture soil and water conservation and community service. Wilson, born in Unionville, is married to Geraldine Harrington, with four children, farming 260 acres, and has built ponds terraces and limed fertilized fields. He and his wife have supported Extension Service Farm and Home programs, church leadership, 4-H, and county cooperative work while Wilson recently announced a candidacy for political office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Lion’s Club
Joe N. Wilson
Unionville
Towa
Chamber of Commerce
The
Lion's Club
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Geraldine Harrington
Extension Service
Methodist Church At
Three County Cooperative
Masonic Lodge
Farm Bureau
Couinty Action
Laura Robb 92 Local obituary in Unionville
Laura Robb 92 of Unionville died Monday at 3 00 am in Golden Age Nursing home Centerville born August 15 1867 in Appanoose county daughter of James and Mariah Hopkins she married Columbus Robb who died in 1904 survived by two sons Clint Robb Seymour Clarence Robb Des Moines a daughter Lavona Lockman Moravia 21 grandchildren and a brother Frank Hopkins Unionville predeceased by a daughter Alice Ellison and a son Lester Clay Robb two sisters and five brothers Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 00 pm at the Unionville Methodist church with Rev Banks Doggett officiating burial in Taylor Cemetery east of Unionville
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Laura Bell Robb
Unionville
Golden Age
Centerville
Appanoose County
James
Mariah Stiles Hopkins
Columbus Robb
Clint Robb
Seymour
Clarence Robb
Des Moines
Lavona Lockman
Moravia
Frank Hopkins
Alice Ellison
Lester Clay Robb
Methodist Church
Banks Doggett
Taylor Cemetery
Johnson to go to Iceland assignment
TSgt Robert D B Johnson supply sergeant of the 201Sth AACS Squadron Otis Air Force Base Falmouth Massachusetts son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson of Moravia will leave Feb 21 from Cape Cod for a year's assignment in Iceland The sergeant a career airman with more than twelve years service has already completed one overseas tour of over three and a half years in Japan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsgt
Robert DB. Johnson
201Sth Aacs
Otis Air Force Base
Falmouth
Massachusetts
Mes
Freeman Johnson
Moravia
Cape Cod
Ieeland
Japan
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B.B
Mary Thompson
Gary Salter
ALB
Wm. Nortons
Mrs. Norton
Welch
Zell. Callen
Intermediate Mly.f
Valentine Party
Blanche Harshfield
Wayne Harshfield
Oteumwa
Mr. Boyer
T. van Dorins
Wesleyan TG
Moravian
Legion and Auxiliary
Mrs. Opal Kaster
Farmer
Laura Robb
Johnson
Iceland
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