Funkhouser Dies Sud denly at 73 in Albia Area
Jess Funkhouser, 73, died suddenly Monday afternoon after a heart attack. He was born in August 1876 in Champaign County and lived in Appanoose and Monroe counties. He married Eldora McCrory in 1901. she died in 1946 from injuries in a car accident. Survived by two daughters, one son, 14 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2:00 at the EUB church with Turner funeral home in charge. interment Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Funkhouser
Smith Hospital
Albis
Jay Oehler
Champaign County
Jacob Funkhouser
Appanoose
Monroe
Eldora McCrory
E.U.B. Church
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Jennie Gillaspie
Albia
Hazel Burns
Centervills
Carl ‘Funk
Family Night at E U B Church Supper and Program
Family Night at E U B church basement drew 50 attendees for a cooperative supper led by Mrs. Fred Hammond and Mrs. Harry Woodward. During the meal a program featured singing by the youth class, solos by Margaret Condra and others, a text reading, and a town and country quiz with the country team declared winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regair
E.U.B
Fred Hammond
Harry Woodward
Kiman
Hammond
Tex
G. Hawk
TS Ite
Charles Goff
Bill Bishop
Margaret Condra
Kathleen Halden
Viola Hammond
Theo. Miller
4-H Clubs Box Supper Raises 41 Dollars
The Taylorettes and Taylor-Toilors 4-H clubs held a box supper on Friday night February 17 that drew a large crowd. A total of 41 dollars was cleared to be split between the clubs for expenses and sending a delegate to a Golda event. Hiatt won the electric clock. Reporter Betty Harsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorettes
Taylor- Toilors
Aa Golda
Hiatt
Hilton W.8.C.8 Meeting Hosted by Mrs Herron
The Hilton W.S.C.8 held an all day session with Mrs Archie Herron as hostess. A cooperative noon dinner preceded a devotional led by Mrs Lewis Rouse. Mrs Warren Rouse led the business meeting and afternoon quilt work featured participants including Mrs Lis Rouge and several others. Formal members Mrs Currie Tisue and Mrs Otha Taylor attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
W.S.C
Archie Herron
Lewis Rouse
Warren Rouse
Lis Rouge
Warren’ Rouse
Claude Rogers
Royal
Roy Polson
Wayne
Allen
Births in Centerville and Surrounding Areas
Born to Mr and Mrs Jack Mec Donough on Monday February 20 a daughter Ann Irene weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces at St Joseph hospital Centerville She has two brothers Teddy and Ralph Also listed are Mary Ann born February 19 to Mr and Mrs James Rhee of St Charles Mo and a son born February 14 to Mr and Mrs Melvin Knudson of Rockford Illinois Grandparents are mentioned for various families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack MecDonough
St. Joseph, Hospital
Centerville
Ann Irene
Teddy
Ralph
James Rhee
St. Charles
Mary Ann
Roe Ahee
Unionville
World Day of Prayer Observed at Grace Methodist Church
The World Day of Prayer will be observed at 2 30 p m Friday at Grace Methodist Church with all four town churches uniting. Miss Michi Kawai of Japan authored the 1960 service born Makido village Bryn Mawr alumna 1904 helped found Japan YWCA and founded a Christian girls school near Tokyo now an educator Programs are sent to 90 countries An offering will be taken Committee from each church met Thursday with program chair Mrs Howard Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagsters
Michi Kawai
Japan
Makido
Bryn Mawr College
Y.W.C.A
Wallace R Spencer obituary notes life spanning eight decades
Wallace Roscoe Spencer born February thirteen eighteen seventy on a farm near Benton Harbor Michigan departed this life February thirteen nineteen fifty age eighty years He was the youngest of five children of Charles and Elizabeth Spencer He spent early years on the farm then moved to Iowa learning house decorating later married Nellie Hayes in eighteen ninety eight They had seven children five sons and two daughters He joined the United Brethren Church after conversion at a Moravia Iowa meeting He leaves a wife five children Letha Martin Harris Paul Roy Walter Roxa Sayers two sons Carl Richard and another child preceded him in death He also leaves one sister Mrs H A Wells and twelve grandchildren two great grandchildren and many friends Obituary notes were written by Mr Spencer thirteen years ago with changes only to addresses and adding grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Roscoe Spencer
Benton Harbor
Mich
Charles
Elizabeth Spencer
Iowa
Nellie Hayes
Mohkman Bros
Moravia
Th United
Brethren
Chur
Nelie
Letha Martin
Harris
Paul
Roy
Denver
Colo
Walter
Trenton
Roxa Sayers
Platt City
Carl Richard
Mra. H. A. Wells
Spencer
Appreciation for kindness after bereavement
Mrs Nellie Spencer and family thank everyone for expressions of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings sent during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Spencer
Union Office Installs New Press Attachment
The Union office will use a small offset spray gun attachment on its press to apply a powdery coating to each sheet as it exits. This invisible coating prevents ink from offsetting onto the back of the next sheet, improving print quality especially for large half tone pictures on coated papers.
Four groups hold district meet here
The Youth group of the Methodist church will hold a district meeting here on Sunday evening March 5. The program starts at 7:30 with a guest speaker and the public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Apaaker
Moravia and Wesley Methodist Church Lent and Worship Notices
CauRrches Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa waunelta McCottell minister 10 00 Sunday school Our attendance is increasing but lets all invite someone else this Sunday Morning worship 41 oclock This i Commitment and Laymens day in our church All our church people are urged to be present Several of our laymen will give special Sermonettes Lets make this a great day in the life of our church Myf at 6 00 oclock Wesley Methodist Church Waunelta McConnell minister 0 46 Morning worship 10 30 Sunday school Let us begin the Lent period by placing Christ and His kingdom first in our lives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Waunelta McCottell
M.Y.F
Wesley Methodist Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule and Meeting
Earl E Rabock pastor leads Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School 10:00 a m worship 10:50 a m youth fellowship 7:30 p m preaching verse word help prayer meeting Thursday 2:30 p m world Day of prayer at the Methodist church Tuesday February 28 quarterly meeting reports from all Soy beville Dr MacCanon to be held conference this year May 9 come to church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabock
Harold Mason
Methodist Church
Tuesaday
All Soy
Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor P. A. Hahn offers Sunday school at 10:00 with Mrs. F. A. Hahn as superintendent, morning worship at 11:00, and an evening service at 7:30. A Thursday prayer meeting begins at 7:30 with a closing proverb about tying a knot in hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunagy School
F. A. Hahn
Fairview Methodist Sunday blends Laymen's Day and Commitment Day
Fairview Methodist Sunday marks the end of Brotherhood Week with Laymen's Day leadership in the worship service. Attendees will be invited to sign a pledge vowing not to drink intoxicating liquor. A sound-picture on life in India screens Thursday night February 23 at 7:80. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Life of India film shown after church supper Friday
The Methodist church invites all to a Friday night screening of a motion picture about the life of people in India following the monthly family night supper at 6 80. Laymen observe Laymen's Day on February 26, with the laymen preparing and presenting the program at the morning service. Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Church of Christ Iconium Service Times
The church invites attendance with Bible school at 10 00 a m and Lord s supper at 11 00 a m following Acts 20 7 singing and preaching of God s word in a morning program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Iconium
Bible School
Moravia Church Services and Events Schedule
Moravia events include Bible school at 10:00 a.m. led by Gene McCrory on September 11. morning sermon on Fishing by Billy Schaffner at 11:00 a.m. and Bible study at Charles Laws’ home Sunday evening. Friday February 24 at 6:30 p.m. birthday supper in the church basement followed by service at 7:30 p.m. with Clarence Schaffner delivering the message.
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Church of Christ - Moravia
Gene McCrory
Lorg
Billy Schaffner
Charles Laws
Clarence Schaffner
Chili supper raises funds for Grace Methodist youth
The Grace Methodist church Methodist Youth Fellowship sponsored a chili supper in the church dining room under Mrs. Carl Black and Waunelta McConnell. A large crowd attended and the group reports clearing 60 toward their pledge for the youth goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
The
Grace Methodist Church
Carl Black
Waunelta McConnell
Public sale of livestock and farm equipment set for Feb 28
Clair Sellers will hold a public sale of livestock, farm machinery and feeds on Tuesday February 28 at the Harry Glick farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Sellers
Harry Glick
World Day of Prayer Proclamation by Moravia Mayor
Moravia Mayor P. K. Horner proclaims March 24 1950 as World Day of Prayer inviting town residents to observe and attend a meeting and pause at high noon for a minute of prayer seeking guidance courage and unity amid global interdenominational effort to promote peace and spiritual witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Council of Church Women
Church
I. P. K. Homner
Moravia
P. K. Horner
Twentieth Century Reading Club Meets in Iowa
The Twentieth Century reading club held its Tuesday meeting with Mrs Ira Robb. Members gave program notes on Iowa industries and geography. Mrs Robb performed piano solos and the group sang an Iowa song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Ira Robb
Frank R
Iowa
Robb
Jack Broshar in Play at Ames
Jack Broshar son of Mr and Mrs Cheater Broshar will take part in the production of Traffic Signary by the Laboratory Theater of Iowa State College The play is only the second full presentation It was first shown by the Cornell dramatic club at Cornell University in May 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Broshar
Cheater Broshar
Laboratory Theater
Iowa State College
Cornell Dramatic Club
Cornell University
Mrs Tillmont Reports First Robin Sighting
Mrs Lule Tillmont reported to the Union office last weekend that robins have arrived near her home in the southeast part of town marking the first sign of spring. Her yard is a regular haven for the birds and she feeds them nearly as regularly as meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulé Tillmont
Union
Robins
Hiatt Family Man Dies After Emergency Iowa City Operation
Frank V. Hiatt, son of Allen and Minnie Hiatt, was born near Moravia Iowa on November 1 1888 and died February 13 1950 in Iowa City after an emergency operation on February 11. He married Edna Stark on October 19 1910 and had three daughters Thelma Luse Imogene and Gene who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife two daughters his father Allen Hiatt of Des Moines sister Cleo Mock Des Moines brother Wilbert Hiatt Ottumwa and two grandchildren Edna Mae and Jimmie Luse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Victor Hiatt
Allen
Minnie Hiatt
Moravia
Iowa
Iowa City
Edna Stark
Thelma Luse
Imogene
Boyd Runnela
Gene
Allen Hiatt
Des Moines
Cleo Mock
Wilbert Hiatt
Ottumwa
Edna
Mae
Jimmie Luse
Thanks for Kindness in Our Time of Sorrow
Our heartfelt thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent sorrow. For the beautiful services floral offerings and other kindnesses we are deeply grateful.
Attend Frank Hiatt Services Wednesday
Zetta Yeoman of Ottumwa Mrs Cleo Mock of Des Moines Mrs Frank Conway of Chicago Mr and Mrs Floyd Runnels of Burlington Mrs Frank Farr and son Robert of Brighton Mr and Mrs Charles Hiatt Mrs John Hollingshead of Albia Mr and Mrs George Winsler and Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar entertained 16 guests at a dinner party at the Winsler home Sunday evening Out-of-town guests included Dr and Mrs D K Orelup of Albia and Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar of Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zetta Yeoman
Ottumwa
Cleo Mock
Des Moines
Frank Conway
Chicago
Floyd Runnels
Burlington
Frank Farr
Robert
Brighton
Charles Hiatt
John Hollingshead
Albia
George Winsler
Paul Broshar
Winsler
D. K. Orelup
Pearl Broshar
Centerville
Future Farmers Week in Iowa Drives Growth of FFA Chapters
Iowa observes Future Farmers Week proclaimed by Governor Beardsley. Moravia chapter adviser D S Bellman leads 61 members. Iowa now has 182 chapters with 6,600 members. State officers include Don Jorgensen as president and Myron Miller as reporter. exec secretary Gerald Barton and state adviser H T Hall lead vocational education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
William Beardsley
Moravia
D. S. Bellman
FFA
Smith- Hughes
Town Association
Oskeloona
Robert Evans
Brooklyn
Donald Heuik
Lisbon
Donald Jorgensen
Lake City
School Homemaking Room To Receive Improvements
Morayis school board voted in February to upgrade the homemaking room and school lunch facilities. Improvements include two bottled gas stoves an electric water heater sink measurements new drain boards and stainless steel finish. A larger electric refrigerator with a bigger freezer will aid larger food purchases for the lunch program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morayis
Supt. Card
Harold Hudgens
Lowell Taylor Funeral Sunday
Lowell Taylor son of Parker and Nancy Jana Taylor born near Moulton Iowa Aug 18 1887 died Feb 17 1950 at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa Iowa aged 62 years six months four days funeral at Turner Evans ofsted in the afternoon with songs by Mrs George Winslet and Mrs George Firkins burial in Fairview cemetery two miles south of Unionville Iowa survivors include three brothers and two sisters with several nieces and nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Taylor
Parker
Nancy
Jana Taylor
Moulton
Iowa
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Southern Iowa Normal College
Bloomfield
Gema City Business College
Quincy
Turner
T. Evans
Rites Tuesday for C. E. Owings in Missouri
Clarence Edward Owings 1901 48 died February 18 at his Chillicothe home. Survived by wife Estelene, daughter Mrs. Francis Roberts, parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Owings, brother Claude, sister Mrs. Glenn Jones, four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Turner funeral home. burial Moravia cemetery. Rev Earl Rabuek officiated with mixed quartet and organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Owings
Chillicothe
Estelene Putman
Francis Roberts
First Baptist Church
Centralia
Claude Owings
Glenn Jones
Mexico
Turner Funeral Home
Earl Rabuek
Burla
Moravia
DeWitt Yeager
del Hellyer
Theo Miller
Ted Miller
Lloyd Duff
P. K. Homer
George Winsler
George Firkins
Pearl Black
Clarence Edward Owings
Van Dorins mark 40th wedding anniversary at Moravia home
Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin observed their fortieth wedding anniversary with a cooperative dinner at their Moravia area home on February 16. Attending were family and neighbors including J C Lockman Troy Flora Jones W H Van Dorin R B Faber Carl Bettis Leanne Caster Russell Hindman Charles Leo Van Dorin Linda Lowell Van Dorin James Ethel Selby and James T Van Dorin. The couple wed February 15 1910 in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. van Dorin
Moravia
J. C. Lockman
Troy
Flora Jones
W. H. van Dorin
R. 8. Faber
Carl Bettis
Leanne Caster
Russell Hindman
Charles
Leo van Dorin
Linda
Lowell van Dorin
James
Ethel Selby
James T. van Dorin
Strasberger and Verveer
Albia
C. V. Allison
Effie
Anna van Dorin
Milo Selby
Auxiliary assists legion in improving home
Nineteen women attended the Legion auxiliary meeting held to discuss club activities and community service efforts aimed at improving local homes and supporting veterans programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary
Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Plea Aids Post Home Improvements And Charities
The meeting approved a $50 donation to assist in post home improvements and contributions of $2 each to the March of Dimes and Red Cross. Mrs. Bert Turner spoke on Americaniam, with music by Mrs. Pauline Harp and Mrs. Williams. Social hour featured cherry pie and coffee. Hosts and volunteers pledged to send cookies or candy to the Veterans hospital in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Lee Hiatt
Veterans Hospital
Farm Bureau silent auction nets thirty dollars
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau group held a silent auction and bazaar during their monthly meeting on Friday evening February 17. Entertainment included Hubert Benge John Bakalar with singing by Missea Minnie and Evelyn B F. Films Holland Blooms Again and Safety Driving were shown by Bryan Hart of Centerville. Refreshments during the social hour included pie doughnuts coffee and cavps. The auction and bazaar added almost $30 to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
Hubert Benge
John Bakalar
Missea Minnie
Evelyn B F
Bryan Hart
Centerville
Bangar
How Can They Learn To Read Topic Of W C8
The Women's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Wa. Gardner for their February meeting. The topic was How Can They Learn To Read. Mrs. D. E. Bishop led the lesson with Amy Smith, Albert Witherby, E. C. Caster and Don Wolf on the program. Ralph Turner conducted the devotional period. Hostesses were Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Caster and Mrs. Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Roland sold their residence to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Martin and will move to an apartment in the old hotel building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christan Service
The
Methodist Church
Wa. Gardner
D. E. Bishop
Amy Smith
Albert Witherby
E. C. Caster
Don Wolf
Ralph Turner
Turner
Caster
Bishop
Lawrence Roland
Archie Martin
Rolands
Thank you for kindness after our sister's death Leura I. Reddig
The family expresses gratitude for the sympathy shown after the death of their sister Leura I. Reddig. Art Fox and Family convey thanks for gestures, cards, and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leura i . Reddig
Art Fox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Funkhouser
Betty Harsh
Wallace R. Spencer
Union Office
CauRrches
Church of the. Nazarene
P. A. Hahn
Tconium Methodist
Chile
Frogham
Ames
Frank V. Hiatt
Frank Hiatt
Future Farmers Week
Richard Richardson
Mount Ayr
Kansas City
Iowa Association
Future Partners of America
Agricultural College
Farmer
Sherman Hotel
Marrage
Emma Ballew
Disarc
Ark
Chattanooga
Tenn
Kound
Aperd
Lastidays
Orpha
Dotis
Elza
Leo
Drakesville
Mia
Mabel Hawk
Niyces
Nephens
C. E. Owings
Parm Bureau Group
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