Moravia Boys Fall In Sectional By One Point
Moravia and Keosauqua traded leads as the Moravia boys dropped their sectional opener 54 53 in Bloomfield. Timahorn scored the deciding basket for Keosauqua as Moravia tallied late but fell short. McCord led Moravia with 20 points and Loeffler scored 22 for Keosauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
MHS
Bloomfield
Moravia Toys
Timahorn
Keosauqua
Moulton
Hidon
Centerville
Troy
Selma
Cincinnati
Milton
Blakesburg
Cantril
Mohawks
McCord
Pfannebecker Hag
Lase
Hayes
Loeffler
Keoseuqua
Navy listings for Dick Albertson and Jack McDanel
Dick Albertson serves aboard USS Jason with the Navy. Jack McDanel, seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy McDanel, is on a six month Far East cruise aboard USS Rasher radar picket submarine. stationed in Japan, not due back until September. Former Moravians student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McDanel
Us.n
Guy Mc Danes
School St
Rockford
Far East
U.S.S
Legion and Auxiliary Plan Basket Supper
The American Legion Auxiliary held a February meeting at Mrs Zell Callen’s home. In charge due to the absent president, Mrs Belbert Calhoun announced a basket supper for February 27 at the Legion home for members and their families. Plans included a kitchen shower, Easter remembrances, and contributions to handicapped children’s school work. Additional notes covered pancake day support, an Eastern Star banquet on March 8, a program on Americanism, and social time with pie and coffee after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Zell Callen
Beélbert Calhoun
Legion
Auxil!iary
Gerald Morgan
Indy
Glenwood
Lester Brain
Harold Burton
Callen
Curtis Burton
Guy McDanell
Rockford, IL
van" Gline
Pontiac
Mich
Cancer Society meeting at Methodist church
Appanoose County Chapter of the American Cancer Society held its Friday afternoon coffee meeting at the Methodist church. The event featured Miss Cleo Robertson of New London as speaker, education chair Dorothy Hibbs coordinating posters, and two educational films shown by Ray Scurlock. Local representatives from several organizations attended and Rev. John Gren fell offered the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
American Cancer Society
Methodist Church
Margaret Brooks
Garnet Brain
Lula R
Tillmont
Education
Moravia
Taylor Township
Ns King
Evan- Geliedi ‘United - Ftren’ Church
Cleo: Robertson
New London
Iowa
Dorothy Hibbs
Numa
Education Department
Mervyn Dove
Centerville
Ray Scurlock
Cochairman
Donald Thurman
The
Nazarene Church
Edith Dodd
Gat Burton
Verna McDoniough
Janet Fox
Grace Veach
Mabel Hawk
Joe Visttore
Lynn King
Deborah
John Grenfell
Farewell Party Held for Exline Family
A surprise farewell in Tuesday evening honors the John Exline family who move to a farm near Walnut City. Guests present include Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Herteen, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Exline
Exline
Walnut City
Roscoe Argo
Fred ‘Argo
Basil Herteen
Russell Brown
Ben Pickrell
Wayne
Leo Hoffman
Richard
Kenneth
George McCombs
Colleen
Beth Ann
Hugh McFatridge
Otis Fuller
Les Bennett
Glen Turner
B. F. Whitehead
Larry Lee
Linds Pear
Clarence Whitehead
Sandra
Bobby
Raymond Perry
Clayton Sheldon
Nel
Craig
Deanna
Linda
James Calhoun
Shirley
Rogeann
Leon
Carol Jean
Wayne Thompson
Bruce
Marcia
Constance
Fern Callen
Delbert Calhoun
Kari Lee
John Exiine
Carreta
Glenn
Jim
LaWona
Closing Out Gate At Leonard Wilson Farm
Vicinity residents including Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson Mr and Mrs E G Hawk Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk Harold Hawk Mr and Mrs John Johnson Mrs Carl Cloyed Mr and Mrs Harold Mason attended the closing out gate at the Leonard Wilson farm near Seymour Tunaday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
Harold Hawk
John Johnson
Carl Cloyed
Harold Mason
Leonard Wilson
Seymour
Curreach Church Activity Schedule and Sermon Plan
Mrs Bitcie Main superintends Sunday School at 10 am and 114 am Communion and sermon to follow delivered by Brother Donald Plum. Evening Bible study at 7 30 pm covers Daniel 4 with leader Marshall Perry. Ladies Aid quilting meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs C D DuValls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitcie Main
Donald Plum
Daniel
Marshall Perry
Ladies Aid
C. D. DuVall
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev Lynn J King presides as minister Earl Boyer is Sunday School superintendent with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:55 a.m. Boys and Girls Fellowship and Youth Fellowship meet at 6:45 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. All day quilting by church ladies at Mrs Donald McClead home on Tuesday Feb 28. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J
Nazarene Church Announces Rev Thurman and Services
The Church of the Nazarene plans worship under Pastor Rev Donald Thurman with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. A 6:45 p.m. service and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic meeting follow. A zone rally is set for the Mystic Church of the Nazarene on the 27th at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald
Thurman
Frank Woodward
Albia
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Activities
Rev John Grenfell pastor Mrs Karl Tuttle Sunday School 10:00 AM worship 11:00 AM M Y F S 6:30 PM discussion Boy Dates Girl to continue Plan 10 130 PM Evangelistic service Sat Feb 25 7:30 PM youth class joining church Mon Feb 27 7:30 PM choir practice Pearl Black home Tue Feb 28 7:30 PM school of missions instructor Mrs Carolyn VanDorin prayer meeting Wed Feb 29 7:30 PM time of fellowship follows
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Sundey
M.Y
Pearl Black
School of Missions
Carolyn VanDorin
Luncheon Meeting of WS.C.S At Methodist Church
The WS.C.S met Wednesday afternoon for a dessert luncheon and regular meeting at the Methodist church. Committee members served lemon chiffon dessert and nuts. Mrs Walter led devotions and Mrs Grenfell led the program on World's Labor Worthy of His Hire. Mrs D E Bishop reviewed The Confessions of St Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ws.c.s
Methodist Church
Leonard Palmer
Merle Smith
Mearl Walter
Mya
John Grenfell
Walter
Death of Brother-in-Law Reverberates in Austin Tale
Mrs. Maude Coltrain received word of the death of her brother-in-law O. A. Bent, 55, of Austin Minnesota, after a two week critical illness. He leaves his wife Grace McCumber and two daughters. Funeral services are set for Thursday in Austin. Mrs. Coltrain could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Coltrain
O. A. Bent
Austin
Minn
Grace McCumber
Public sales and dissolutions announced near Iconium Moravia and Moulton
Dates listed for multiple public and dissolution sales including Mrs Mary Lackender near Iconium on February 28 John Exline and Roy Rinehart near Iconium on February 24 Russell Espy near Moravia on February 24 Jim Howry near Moravia on February 27 Albia Sales Co regular sale near Moravia on February 27 with horse mule and pony sale Also Paul McClurg Son dissolution sale north of Moulton selling 20 head of purebred Hereford cattle and other items Watch for ads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lackender
Admy
Iconium
John Exline
Roy Rinehart
Russell Espy
Moravia
Jim Howry
Albia Sales Co
Paul McClurg & Son
Moulton
Farm auction nets 41 dollars per acre overall
At the farm sale of the late owner held Wednesday afternoon, land offered at 159 dollars per acre was paid for by the Tubaugh Brothers. The sale covered 385 and 245 acres, with possession to be given March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tubaugh Brothers
Fire department called to Don Simmons home again
The Moravia fire department responded Tuesday morning to the Donald Stimmdiz home southeast of town near the Carl Aldens. A small fire was quickly controlled by a neighbor before the department arrived. This is the second similar fire at the Simmons home in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Donald Stimmdiz
Carl Aldens
Simmons
Farm Supply Company Salesman Moves to Moravia Area
Mr and Mrs Keith Farrier and their two preschool children moved Tuesday to the Wm Woodward property in the south part of town. Farrier will serve as sales manager for Moravia Farm Supply Co bringing experience from prior service with a Washington Town firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Farrier
Wm. Woodward
Farrier
Moravia Farm Supply Co
Ferrier
Washington, Town
Erm Supply
Price Support Rates for 1956 Announced Across Commodities
The 1956 price support for corn in commercial counties will be 81 percent of parity, averaging $1.40 per bushel, with county rates to be announced later. Oats rye and grain sorghum stay at 70 percent of parity, soybeans and flaxseed see higher dollars and cents, and wheat nationally at least $1.81 per bushel. Acreage allotments in 23 states including Iowa require compliance to receive price support, while non commercial areas face lower rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
ASC
Iowa
Class No 9 20 Roll Call Held March 4
The Class No 9 of the Methodist church will hold their annual roll call this week during a brief church services period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodlist Church
Junior High Tourney Set to Start in March
The Appanoose Davis county conference will hold a junior high tournament with play beginning Friday March 9. Opening rounds will be hosted at Pulaski Numa and Udell. Sites for later rounds will be set as advancing teams are determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose-Davis County
Pulaski
Numa
Udell
Proposed Legislation in Union Farmers Ad Advertises Fattt Program
The National Republican Congressional committee Kia schedules an ad in midwest weekly newspapers this week explaining the fattt program proposed by the administration. In question and answer form the notice is clear and urges action before spring planting. It highlights the bank program and carries an informative article on page two of this week’s Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican
Congressional Committee
Kia
Midwest
Soll ‘Bank
Tobe Vaughn Dies at Veterans Hospital in Des Moines
Tobe Vaughn 90, lifelong Mill Grove resident, died at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines at 4 am Sunday after being a patient since February 12. Funeral held Tuesday at the Christian church in Mill Grove with burial in Salem cemetery. He is survived by his wife, several daughters including Mrs. Laws and Mrs. Stone, and four sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laws
W. B. Stone
Tobe Vaughn
Christian Church
Mill Grove
Salem
Vaughn
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Laws
Appanoose County 1956 Corn Acreage Allotment Set
Appanoose County 1956 corn acreage allotment is 33,483 acres, 4,969 fewer than 1955. Nationwide and Iowa allotments were reduced due to record corn supplies, with state totals 8,201,379 acres for 1956. Individual farm calculations start now for March 2 mailing. eligibility for price support depends on compliance. Neighboring counties list allotments: Wayne 133, Lucas 34,260, Monroe 31,428, Wapello 40,560, Davis 32,506.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
ASC
Iowa
United States
Appanoose
Wayne
Lucas
Monroe
Wapello
Davis
Twentieth Century Club Hosts Informative Meeting
Mrs Harry Glick opened the Twentieth Century club meeting with no members present. Roll call featured Interesting facts about Town. Mrs Frank Rogers presented seven historic wonders of the world. Mrs John Dodd distributed American Cancer Society literature. A cancer education film was approved for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glick
Twentieth Century Club
Frank Rogers
John Dodd
American Cancer Society
School Instruction Practice Rescheduled to Feb 24
The school instruction practice will be held Friday night February 24 at 7:00 p.m. All officers plan to attend. Vera Moore and Mildred Bishop serve as president and secretary respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Moore
W. M
Mildred Bishop
Moravia and Centerville Telephone Rates Hike Effective April
The Moravia Telephone Company hikes rates effective April 1 due to higher maintenance costs. Centerville calls rise to 20 cents for the first three minutes, with monthly rates up 25 cents across residential and business lines. Farm and rural lines also see monthly increases, while Albia keeps local call rates at 5 cents. Rowena McFatridge and Ron Woodward file for local positions amid ongoing school board nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Russell Hughes
Moravia Telephone Company
Union
Centerville
Albia
Hughes
Obituary for Walter Clark of Appanoose County Iowa
Walter Clark son of James and Jane Clark was born in Appanoose County Iowa on August 26 1878 and died February 13 1956 at Phillips nursing home Centerville Iowa aged 77 years 5 months 17 days He married Maggie Belle Tharp May 16 1898 and had five children Harold Opal Harriett LaVelle and Grateson He leaves one son two daughters ten grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Funeral services were held February 15 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Fay Garner. burial in Fairview Cemetery Unionville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
James
Jane Clark
Appanoose County
Iowa
Phillips Nursing Home
Centerville
Sarah
John Lockman
Maggie
Belle Tharp
Dorothy
Harold Clark
Ottumwa
Opal
Harriett
Hinckley
LaVelle Main
Kansas City
Grateson
Turner Funeral Home
Fay Garner
Burja
Fairview
Unionville
Card of Thanks for Walter Clark Family
Expresses sincere thanks and appreciation to friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy after the loss of Walter Clark, thanking them for flowers. Signed by the Walter Clark children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
Rebekah Drill Team Performs At Albia Lodge Initiation
Moravia Rebekah drill team conducted the initiatory work for the Albia Rebekah lodge on Monday evening in Albia. Attendees included Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Van Harsh, Mrs. Mettie Roland, Mrs. Paul Spencer, Mrs. Harold Hudgens, Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont, Mrs. Melissa Felton, Mrs. R. R. Pennington, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby, Mrs. Gerald Morgan, Helen Lou Stocker, Mrs. Nell Utterback, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Leo Hoffman, and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah
Albia Rebekah Lodge
Albia
Leonard Palmer
van Harsh
Mettie Roland
Paul Spencer
Harold Hudgens
D. E. Bishop
Lula R. Tillmont
Melissa Felton
R. R. Pennington
Raymond Ashby
Gerald Morgan
Helen Lou Stocker
Nell Utterback
Frank Wilson
Leo Hoffman
Alonzo Turner
BEW AND Q CLUB MEETS AT TURNER HOME
The Sew and Sochib club party was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner. Mr and Mrs John VanZante were hosting. Prizes in Book went to Mrs Donald McCloud and James Wilson. The traveling prize also went to James Wilson. Refreshments included sandwiches potato chips pickles cherry pie a la mode and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew
Sochib
Ralph Turner
John VanZante
Donald McCloud
James Wilson
Rainbow Girls Enjoy Seating and Bunk Party Night
The Moravia Rainbow Assembly for Girls skated at Hilltop rink then had sandwiches and malts at Dewey's Place. The event continued with a bunk party at Joyce Kincade's home Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Moravia
Legion Basket Supper to Support Kitchen Shower
The American Legion and auxiliary members and their families will gather at the Legion home on Monday evening February 27 at 6 30 for a basket supper. A kitchen shower will feature items like tea towels and kitchen utensils to assist the Legion kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Auzilary
Legion
Local News Roundup of Family Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer return on the Golden State Limited after a two month visit with their son and daughter in law James Herron and Ray in Phoenix and with relatives in Pasadena Los Angeles Altadena and Oceanside California John Veach was admitted for observation at Laughlin hospital Kirksville Mo Mrs Veach and Richard spent Thursday with S Sgt and Mrs Robert Johnson and son Randy who just finished a three week furlough and returned to Marion Mass He is stationed there Mrs O G Woodward returned from a visit with her sons William Colfax and Harley Albion and their families Mr and Mrs W A Smith visited at Howard Smiths on Saturday Recent callers at Mrs Mary Burns home included Paul Russell Leon Doris Burns Mrs Hugh es Mrs Dodd Mr and Mrs Herschel Kelley and daughters Sunday visitors were Maxine Burns Roy Marvin Donna Joe and Duane Underwood and Kenny Gatlin Mrs Cody Luse visited her daughter in Kansas City Friday to Monday Mr and Mrs Forrest Kaster and grandson Larry Jr were dinner guests Sunday at Donnie Kaster home near Unionville Gail Hinton of Albia called on Mrs Melissa Felton Tuesday Marilyn Ritchison and Andy Rot of Omaha Neb spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother Mrs Ralph McDonough Mr and Mrs Gerald Burton from Miller vicinity were Monday visitors at Joan Tadlock and Amy Lockman homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boyer
Golden State’ Limited
James Herron
Ray
Phoenix
Arizona
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Altadena
Oceanside
Calif
John’ Veach
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
John
Richard
Veach
Robert Johnson
Randy
Freeman Johnson
Marion
Mass
O. G. Woodward
William
Colfax
Harley
Albion
W. A. Smith
Howard Smith
Mary Burns
Paul, Russell
Leon
Doris Burns
Hughes
Dodd
Herschel Kelley
Maxine Burns
Roy
Marvin
Donna
Joe
Duane Underwood
Kenny Gatlin
Cody Luse
Kansas City
Forrest Kaster
Larry Jr
Donnie Kaster
Unionville
Gail Hinton
Albia
Melissa Felton
Marilyn Ritchison
Andy Rot
Omaha
Nebr
Ralph McDonough
Gerald Burton
Miller Vicinity
Joan Tadlock
Amy Lockman
E T C Club Meets With Mrs John Johnson
The E T C club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs John Johnson in charge of entertainment. Mrs Lee Hiatt won the prize and Mrs Fred Schneider won the door prize. Refreshments of hot sandwiches salad cake with whipped cream and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T. C. Club
John Johnson
Tisue Baby Born in Waterloo with 7 lb 4 oz
Mr and Mrs Harry D Tisue Jr of Waterloo announce the birth of a son on February 15 weighing seven pounds four ounces. He is named Bwight Dennis with maternal grandparents listed as Mrs Carrie Tisue of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Tisue, Jr
Waterloo
Bwight Dennis
Carrie Tisue
Moravia
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Pnotee
Moravia Independent
Colc
Erle D. Smith
Curtis Tomlin
Dan Mihalovich
C. C. Coulson
Rowens J. McFatridge
C. ¢. Coulson
Dick Albertson
Navy
Richard LeRoy Albertson
S.A
Jason
Fleet Post Office
San Francisco
California
Legion and Auxiliary
Jancer Meeting Ofens
Exline Family
Curreach
First Christian ‘Church
Miller
Fire Dept
Don Simmons
Farm Supply Company
20Th Century
Harry Glicg
C. C. Coulton
Dad
Mihalovich
Coulson
Rowena McFatridge
Ron Woodward
Ron
Oehler Bros. Oil Company
Rebekah
BEW and &Q Club
H Turner Home
E. T. C. Club
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