Last Rites Tuesday for Frank M. Rogers
Frank M. Rogers born January 12 1883 in Moulton Iowa died February 22 1958 at his Moravia home after a long illness He married Anna Holl December 16 1920 at Pierre South Dakota they had six children Surviving are his wife six children and eight grandchildren Also surviving are four sisters and one brother Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at Turner funeral home Rev John Grenfell officiating Burial followed in Oakland cemetery Moulton Pallbearers Loyd Davis Floyd Ransom Lester Murdy Wendell Murdy Leonard Palmer and George Ralling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller Rogers
Thomas J
Letventa Rogers
Moulton
Iowa
Moravia
Anna Holland
Pierre
South Dakota
Georgia Seivers
Avoca
Hazel Poage
Omaha
Nebr
James
Cedar Falls
Towa
Pat
Iowa City
Thomas
Virginia
Alda Stites
Centerville
Laura Cox
Orlando
Fia
Georgia Frank
Trivoli
Virginia French
Pasadena
Calif
Chester Rogers
Termpleton
Methodist Church
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Oakland Cemetery
Loyd Davis
Floyd Ransom
Albia
Lester Murdy
Udell
Wendell Murdy
Leonard Palmer
George Ralling
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during Mr. Rogers illness and for courtesies and floral offerings at his death. Signed by Mrs. Frank Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sievers, Mrs. Ray Fosse, Mrs. James Rogers, Mry Gad, Ms Seth Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Frank Rogers
Earl Sievers
Ray Fosse
James Rogers
Seth Rogers
Will Peck Dies Suddenly In Ottumwa
Will Peck 81 of Ottumwa died en route to Ottumwa hospital Saturday after noon following a heart attack in the 300 block on West Sixth Street. Born February 1, 1877 in Lucas county, he married LaVada Adams June 26 1951 in Moravia. Survived by wife two stepchildren Stella Lenz Effie Hammond 26 step grandchildren a brother Jay N. Peck and several nephews. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 pm at Johnson funeral chapel with Rev B Roy Brown officiating burial in Shaul cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Will) Peck
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Hospital
West Sixth Street
Lucas County
LaVada Adams
Moravia
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Golden Agers Club
Salvation Army
Frank Adams
Port Huron
Mich
Stella Lenz
Des Moines
Effie Hammond
Jay N. Peck
Johnson Funeral Chapel
B. Roy Brown
Willard Street Methodist Church
Shaul Cemetery
Mrs C A Turner Taken to Ottumwa Hospital
Mrs C A Turner was taken to Ottumwa hospital Tuesday evening for observation. She has been ill with a complication of the flu. Mr and Mrs Merle Walter visited their son and daughter in Centerville one day last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Turner
Ottumwa Hospital
Merle Walter
Mrs
Aubrey Walter
Centerville
Flight Stork 3 Flight Stork
Mr and Mrs Earl Seivers of Avoca welcomed a daughter born February 22 in a Council Bluffs hospital with maternal grandmother Mrs Frank Rogers of Moravia noted. Mr and Mrs Billy Wilson welcomed a son born February 25 at St. Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces. He is greeted by three sisters. Grandparents include Mrs Frank Kennedy of Los Angeles and W H Van Dorin with great grandparents Mr and Mrs John L Dodd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Seivers
Avoca
Council Bluffs Hospital
Frank Rogers
Moravia
Billy Wilson
St. Joseph Hospital
Cemterville
Frank Kennedy
Los Angeles
Calif
W. H. van Dorin
Afr
John L. Dodd
Moravia Churches Plan Leadership School This Spring
Moravia residents will attend an eight week leadership training series sponsored by the Moravia Ministerial Association. Two courses Origin of the Bible and Daily Vacation Bible School run Thursdays 7 to 9 pm at Moravia Methodist Church with a 8 15 pm break. Registration opens before March 6 with a $1 fee. courses taught by Rev Merne Harris and Mrs Neva Miller, designed for Sunday and vacation Bible school teachers and interested church members. Nursery provided. Cooperating churches will share heating and rights costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Neva Miller
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Methodists Church
1 H Club Week Observed By 4 H Members
Four H'ers in Appanoose and Monroe counties celebrate National 4 H Club Week from March 1 to 8 with church programs window displays and new member drives. The theme Salute to Parents emphasizes family involvement in youth leadership and community progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Monroe
Bill French Family Moves to J E King Farm
Mr and Mrs W M French and children from south of Bloomfield moved last week to the J E King farm west of Moravia. Chris Bogart and Jess Hiner have moved from the King farm to their purchased acreage at Hlatteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. French
South of
Bloomfield
J. E. King
Moravia
Chris Bogart
Jess Hiner
King Farm
Hlatteville
Christian Church Menu Dinner Planned at Church
The Christian ladies will serve dinner Wednesday March 5 at the church basement. Menu includes Breaded Tenderloin with gravy, mashed potatoes, scalloped corn, buttered parsnips, gelatine salad, beet pickles, hot rolls, pie and coffee.
Grace Methodist Church Weekend Schedule
Rev John Grenfell pastors Grace Methodist Church with Delmar Dowd Sunday School Superintendent. 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Worship 6:30 M Y F guest speaker Rev Richard Burgher Udell 7:30 Evening service Our D S Rev Everett Staats delivers the hour message Fourth quarterly conference follows. Thursday Feb 27 7:30 p m Methodist Men's club at the church. Wednesday March 5 6:30 p m family night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Richard Burgher
Udell
D.S
Everett Staats
Methodist Men's Club
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Schedule
Rev Lynn J King minister Carl Van Zante leads Sunday School at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Boys and Girls Fellowship at 6:45 pm Youth Fellowship at 6:45 pm Evening service at 7:30 pm Midweek Service on Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
Church of the Nazarene Message and Schedule
Rev H LaVern Smith pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 am with superintendent Frank Woodward. Morning worship at 11:00 am Evening Evangelistic service at 7:30 pm Hour of Prayer Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
First Christian Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Donald Plum serves as pastor with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent. Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m. and communion at 11:00 a.m. A Wednesday meeting on March 5 includes a Ladies Aid dinner served by the group, with menu details noted elsewhere in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
The
Ladies Aid
Travel Emblem Presented by Moulton Rebekahs
Mrs. Lula Tillmont presided at the Moravia lodge meeting in the I O O F hall. Invitations were read for Albia district conventions at Lovilia Bloomfield and Albia friendship party. Traveling emblem ceremony performed by the Moulton delegation with 13 guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Tillmont
Moravia
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Albia
Lovilia
Bloomfield
Ivan Harsh
Raymond Ashby
Melissa Felton
Tillmont
Gerald Morgan
Mettle
Roland
E. T. C. Club Hosts Thursday Party
The E. T. C. club held a party at the Palmer home with four tables of rock, prizes awarded to Ruth Hammond and Lee Hiatt, and hostesses Curtis Burton and Frank Lathen assisting. Cherry pie with ice cream and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Leonard Palmer
Curtis Burton
Frank Lathen
Ruth Hammond
Lee Hiatt
Thank you note from Mrs. Marshal Perry
Mrs. Marshal Perry expresses gratitude to everyone for prayers, cards, letters, gifts, and well wishes during her hospital stay and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Marshal
Perry
Thank you for cards and letters after my accident
Mrs. John Platt thanks everyone who helped and sent cards and letters during her accident recovery.
Thanks for help with move and dinner
Neighbors were thanked for assisting with a move and the women who cooked a dinner. Mrs Edna Horn of near Blakesburg visited Friday with Mrs G Woodward. She called on Mrs Carson Jordan in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Horn
Near Blakesburg
G. Woodward
Carson Jordan
Oehler Brothers Firestone Plans Centerville Open House
The Centerville Oehler Brothers Firestone store hosts a Farmers Open House on Friday Saturday and Monday with free prize registration and featured specials outlined in the issue’s advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oehler Bros. Firestone
Centerville
Mrs Charles Winans Dies at Cen terville Nursing Home
Mrs Charles Winans sister of Mrs Lute Hiatt died Tuesday evening at a Centerville nursing home where she had been a patient for about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Winans
Nursing Home
Lute Hiatt
Centerville
Moravia FFA Plans Banquet At February Meeting
The Moravia Chapter of the Future Farmers of America met February 21 1958 at 11 20 a m to plan the upcoming banquet The group discussed a one dollar plate charge excluding faculty honorary members and FFA members They considered a parliamentary procedure team a public speaker and a creed speaker for the event A menu was set minute steak mashed potatoes gravy hot rolls fruit juice cherry pie ice cream chocolate milk and coffee Ten waitresses and waiters were arranged with Miss Rinehart selecting the waitstaff The session adjourned at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
The
Future Farmers of America
Milwaukees Moravia depot to close March 20
The Moravia Milwaukee depot will close to business on Thursday March 20. Advertisements seek bids for dismantling the depot and clearing the grounds. Agent M K Blackman will act until closing and then take earned vacation time, with retirement anticipated after the vacation. He would have reached 50 years with the Milwaukee railroad if he had served to May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Milwaukee
The
Milwaukee
M. K. Blackman
Milwaukee Railroad
Shower Honors Elmer Lockman and Family
A neighborhood gathering Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lockman honored the couple after they lost their home to fire on February 6. Neighbors and friends brought silverware and various gifts, with about forty attendees. refreshments included doughnuts, coffee, and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Pete) Lockman
Oagh
Lockmans
Hosea Gilliland
Vera Moore Hosts Clover Leaf Club Meeting
Vera Moore hosted the Clover Leaf club on Wednesday February 19 with a large turnout. Attendees included Janet Massman and Vera Moore who received gifts from secret pals, and Pat and Helen Printy who were given a going away gift. The group shared a noon dinner with many members listed, and the next gathering was planned with Mabel Moore on March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Moore
Clover Leaf Club
Janet Massman
Pat
Helen Printy
Ethel Fenton
Truxton Dicks
Gilbert Callen
LaVern Massman
Jim McAninch
Wayne Christy
Pat Printy
Shawn
Paul Dicks
Fonda
Bill Moore
Douglas
Dwight Fenton
Roy
Argo
Vickie
DeWayne Moore
Jan
Rus
Verna McAninch
Fern Penfield
Lillian Fenton
Linda
Mabel Moore
Winsler Car Damaged At Knoxville on Monday
George Winsler was involved in an auto accident at Knoxville Monday afternoon en route to Pleasantville. An auto from the south reportedly ran a stop sign at the southwest corner of the square and struck the Winsler car. No injuries, both cars extensively damaged and unable to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
Knoxville
Pleasantville
Winslet
Boy Scout Parents Night Draws About 45 Attendees
About 45 attended the Boy Scout parent night Tuesday evening in the Booster club room. Nathan King received Star rank while Craig Day Billy Callen and Mike Martin earned Tenderfoot badges. Scoutmaster Carl Tisue led a program and stunts with each scout. Cocoa coffee and cookies were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Nathan King
Craig Day
Billy Callen
Mike Martin
Mrs Tubaugh and Grenda In Auto Accident
Mrs Lorene Tubaugh and her daughter Grenda with R L Henson of Centerville received minor injuries in a Centerville car crash Saturday evening. They were treated and released. John Hirchak of Louilla failed to yield the right of way. Damages were about 250 dollars to the Tubaugh auto and 200 dollars to the other vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Tubaugh
Grenda
R.L. Henson
Centerville
John Hirchak
Louilla
Tubaugh Auto
Birthday dinners honor Veach daughter and relatives
Local residents gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. John Veach home to celebrate Mary Kathryn Veach’s February birthday and Richard Veach’s natal day. Guests included Grant Everman Cindy Koestner Edd Blazina Johnny and Jan Jose and more relatives visiting and calling on Earl Clark in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
Mary Kathryn
Richard
Grant Everman
Cindy Koestner
Centerville
Edd Blazina
Johnny
Jan
Jose
Richard Veach
JoEllyn
Clarence Dowd
Donald
Delmar
Ina Miller
Ottumwa
Neva Mericle
Dick Betson
Des Moines
Forrest Kaster
Kaster
Larry Derby
Keola
Emery Hiatt
Dale Callen
Harry Phillips
Brain
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252
Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M holds a regular meeting Monday evening March 3 at 730 oclock with work in the third degree Visiting Master Masons cordially invited A D Kincade WM Harold Mason Secy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
Mrs Max McDonough Wins Second at Des Moines Exhibit
Mrs Max McDonough won a second prize for an informal tea table setting at the tenth anniversary Home and Flower show in Des Moines. The display was shown at the Veterans Memorial auditorium until Tuesday. She is a Moravia Garden club member and 4th district director of Federated Garden clubs of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Des Moines
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
McDonough
Moravia Garden Club
Federated Garden Clubs of
Iowa
Louise Rouse to Wed Luke Carlson
Louise Rouse daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Rouse plans a mid summer wedding to E Luke Carlson of Trevose Pennsylvania son of FE G Carlson Ogden Iowa The bride elect is a graduate of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls and Moravia High School Rev Carlson graduated from Kletzing College University Park Iowa and Wilmore Seminary Kentucky Miss Rouse is a kindergarten teacher in Newtown Pennsylvania elementary schools Rev Carlson serves as pastor of Trevose Methodist Church No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Louise Rouse
Lewis Rouse
Rt. 2. Albis
E. Luke Carlson
Trevose
Penn
FE. G. Carlson
Ogden
Towa
Towa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Moravia High School
Rev. Carlson
Kletzing College
University Park
Iowa
Wilmore Seminary
Kentucky
Miss Rouse
W. S. C. S. Meets at Methodist Church
The W. S. C. S. of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon for their regular meeting and dessert hour with 15 present. Hostesses were Mrs. N. R. Ward, Mrs. Fred Tillmont, and Mrs. Harold Hudgens. Mrs. John Veach reviewed a chapter on the Book of Missions. Mrs. Clarence Dowd led devotions and Mrs. Frank Wilson led the lesson. The topic was Christian Action on the March and a panel discussed Where does Christian Citizen Start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
N. R. Ward
Fred Tillmont
Harold Hudgens
John Veach
Clarence Dowd
Frank Wilson
Funeral and social notices from Ottumwa area
Names and places from a community obituary and social column. Attendees at the William Peck funeral in Ottumwa include Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson Mr and Mrs Homer King and Mr and Mrs Oss Main. Several local families share dinners and visits across Centerville Albia Trenton Loredo and Cambria Baptist church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Robinson
Homer King
Oss Main
William Peck
Johnson Funeral Home
Ottumwa
George Richmond
Jimmie
Forrest Easter
John Laws
Frank Clodfelder
Loredo
W. &. Vaughn
Trenton
Paul Dicks
Nicky Paul
Panda
Eleanor Miller
Dallas
Texas
Practical School of Nursing
Amanda Carter
Della Miller
Milo Smith
Albia
Delila Fenton
Centerville
Charles Mitchel
Moulton
Otha Fenton
Jerry McFall
Merle Walter
Marvin Gardner
Sylvan VanDorin
Maurice Walter
Marcia
John Wilson
James Thomas
Fay Porter
Larry
Bertha Pettyjohn
Cambria Baptist Church
Progress on $517,000 Soap Creek Telephone project
Russell Day announced that forming the Soap Creek Telephone Co and an REA loan for rebuilding Moravia Blakesburg and Munterville systems is progressing. A final report and budget have gone to Washington for approval, expected in March. If approved, contracts will be let for new lines and buildings, with dial equipment possibly a year or more away. The Moravia franchise issued in the 1890s remains under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Day
Soap Creek Telephone Co
R.E.A
Moravia
Blakesburg
Munterville
Washington, D.C
Day
Moravia Telephone Co
Washington
Russell Hughes
Moravia Council
Seymour District Ruled Illegally Formed in Reorganization
A Corydon district court ruled Seymour school district formed illegally in its May reorganization election and must operate through the current term. The decision cites conflicts between old and new laws, irregular publication of joint boards’ meeting results, and questions about district inclusion. Public meetings are planned and petitions for another election are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Seymour
Ilegal
Sewal
State Department
Joint Boards of Education
Woodwards Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward marked their 40th wedding anniversary with a cooperative dinner at their home. Wm Woodward read a poem by his mother Mrs O G Woodward. Real wedding date was February 27 1918. Closest relatives joined including son Ron and family, Roy from Torrington and Clair from Evanston with other Woodward relatives and Des Moines guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Wm. Woodward
O. G. Woodward
Clair
Evanston
Wyo
Roy
Torrington
Leslie Woodward
Kingsley
Town
Ron Woodward
Karen
Ronnie
Georgie
Tom Robb
Alan
Barbara
Melissa
Washington
Colfax
Leila Ellis
Des Moines
Eugene Boyer
Frank Woodward
Mahlon Patterson
Moravia School Board Filing Deadline Ends Friday
Nomination day closes for Moravia Community School board directors. Incumbents Guy Argo Warren Rouse seek three year terms and Carl Van Zante seeks a one year term to fill the vacancy from B E F Whitehead’s resignation. Election set for Tuesday March 11 polls 12:00 to 7:08 pm at the Moravia community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank M. Rogers
Will Peck
Flight Stork
Bill French
J. E King Farm
Christian Church Menu
Moulton Rebekahs
John Platt
Oehlers
F.F.A
Elmer Lockmans
Winsler
BOY Scout
Tubaugh
A. D. Kincade
W. M
Harold Mason
Secy
Louise Rouse
Luke Carlson
W. S.C
H. Woodwards
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