Eastern Stars Masons Install Monday in Moravia
The Moravia Chapter of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge plan a joint installation Monday evening at 7 30 Mrs Truxton Dicks Worthy Matron elect named officers include Mrs Cecil Schrodt Adda Mrs John Card Ruth Mrs Leonard Palmer Esther and others Elective officers listed for the year cover George Scott Carl Black P K Horner Effie Gollaher Bert Turner John Main Raymond Charity and more The Masonic officers to be installed include Ray Charity Worshipful Master Paul Dicks Senior Warden Wayne Clark Junior Warden and several others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Truxton Dicks
Eastern Stars
Cecil Schrodt—Adda
John Card
Ruth
Leonard Palmer
Esther
Trenton Wilson
Martha
Johnny Wilson
Elenia
George Scott—Marshall
Elbert Moore—Warder
C. C. Coulson
John Wilson
Ero
George Scott
Carl Black
P. K. Horner
Effie Gollaher
Bert, Turner—Treasure
John Main
Raymond Charity
Ray Charity
Mas
Evangelist Rev Deedrick to Lead Jan Evangelistic Meetings
Rev L B Deedrick EU B conference evangelist from Iowa City will begin evangelistic meetings January 4 at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and run for two weeks to January 18. He will use the flannel graph to illustrate sermons inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Deedrick
Iowa City
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Deedrick
Christmas Dinner at Robert Jennings Home
The annual family Christmas dinner was held at the Robert Jennings home. Turkey with all the trimmings was served and Santa visited. Attendees included multiple Albia residents and relatives from Ottumwa Harcourt and Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jennings
Henry Sytama
Herman Sytsma
Henry van Weelden
Loyd Johnson
Albia
Andrew Sytama
Eve
Donne
Harcourt
A. L. Brown
Ronnie
Ottumwa
Arthur Lewis
Phyllis Jean
Joyce
Marilyn
Bob
Janice
Jack Comstock
Janet Lee
Garry
Iowa City
Harry Jennings
Jennings
Flight Of The Stork Flight Of The Stork
Mr and Mrs W A Blumen stock of Garberville Calif are the parents of a son Charles Ar thur born Dec 25 Mr and Mrs George Fisking and Mrs Alamie Blumenstock of Garberville are the grandparents Mr and Mrs eve Moore are the parents of 8 daghter bore Monday Dec 29 at tie Bt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Blumenstock
Garberville
Calif
Charles Arthur
George Fisking
Alamie Blumenstock
Eve Moore
Daghter
Tie Bt
Richard Goughhour to Receive Army Discharge
Richard Goughhour who spent 18 months in Germany arrived in the states December 19. He has been sent to Kalama zoo Michigan where he will receive his discharge this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Goughhour
Germany
States
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Murdy Observes 88th Birthday at Christmas Dinner
Christmas Day dinner at the W. V. Murdy home honored Mr. Murdy on his 88th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bryan Karr of Otley Clint Murdy of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Leonard Afternosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.V. Murdy
W. V. Murdy
Mr. Murdy
Bryan Karr
Otley
Clint Murdy
Centerville
Leonard Afternosa
Meg Theodore Murdy
Moulton
Servicemen News From Home and Abroad During Holidays
Soldiers and families share Christmas contact as Boyd Paxston departs for Camp Roberts California for basic training while Charles Cross visits from Ft. Lewis. Edward Haver returns to Korea to guard POWs at Pusan and Dwight T. McDanel from Moravia Iowa is promoted to Staff Sergeant in the 5th Wing near the Korean coast. officers note family correspondence from Captain John N. Shimer U.S.A. F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Edward Haver
Korea
Pusan
Edward R. Haver
A.P.O
San Francisco
Sbth Motor Vehicle
Doyle McDanel
Moravia
Lowe
Deer
McDanel
First Cragg
Dwight T. McDanel
Dwight
Rincarely
Christian Church Dinner Menu for Jan One
Roast pork and gravy with mashed potatoes beans sour kraut and pickles. Pie and coffee accompany the meal at the Christian Church on January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Harris Schaffner Wedding At Omaha Church Of Christ
In a candlelit ceremony on December 26 1932 at the Florence Church of Christ in Omaha Nebraska Miss Carol Ann Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Harris and William A Schaffner son of Mr and Mrs Louis Schaffner Moravia were married The service was read by Rev Horace Schaffner brother of the groom The bride wore a blue white satin gown with lace sleeves and a fingertip veil The bridal party included maid of honor Letha Schaffner and sister of the bride Miss Elva Harris who accompanied the couple The reception for 150 followed in the church parlors The couple will reside at 2420 Sprague Street Omaha
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Harris
C. D. Harris
Omaha
Nebr
William A. Schaffner
Louis Schaffner
Moravia
Florence Church of Christ
Horace Schaffar
Letha Scahffner
Mia
Galen Skinner
Elva Harris
Dorothy Jean Schaffner
Flower Girl
Robert Schaffner
Joyce Buechler
Fpilattsmouth
Buechler
Larry Harris
Jery Harris
Norman Armstrong
Dexter Williams
Lillie Belle Schaffner
Lois Profitt Pound
Joy Robertson
Bisa Patty Ludwick
Horace Schaffner
South High School
Omahke
Moravia High School
Lincoln Bible Institute
Lincoln
Church of Christ
Irvington
Nebi
Sprague St
Omahe
Christmas Dinnes at Russell Brown Home
Mr and Mrs Russell Brown hosted a turkey dinner on Christmas day with relatives including Mr and Mrs H A Lemaster Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar and Judith Mrs Lottie Swan of Centerville J D Minnes Moravise Mr and Mrs A J Brown and Osa Vinton undy Mr and Mrs Dick Brown Mr and Mrs Dick Dunham and Debbie of Bes Maines Mr and Mrs Rogece Argo attended the evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brown
H. A. Lemaster
Pearl Broshar
Judith
Lottie Swan
Centerville
J. D. Minnes
Moravise
A. J. Brown
Osa
Vinton Undy
Dick Brown
Dick Dunham
Debbie
Bes Maines
Rogece Argo
Taylor-Toilerg chili supper planned for Saturday
The Taylor Toilers 4-H club announces a chili soup and pie supper at the Community building on Saturday evening, January 3. Serving begins at five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor- Toilers
Communnity
Saturda
Family Night at U B Church Cooperates on Supper
The E U B church will hold a family cooperative supper Wednesday evening December 31 at 6 30 in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U.B
Moravian Booster Club elects new officers for 1958
Max McDodough was elected to head the Moravian Booster club for 1958 at its officer election Tuesday evening December 23. Kenneth Condra was named vice president and John Spencer secretary. twenty four members and guests attended the supper and gift exchange at the Legion home. Retiring officers were Friz Walter president, Max McDonough vice president, and Carl Black secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDdénough
Moravian Booster Club
Kenneth Condra
John Spencer
Booster Club
Legion Home
Legion Auxiliary
Friz Walter
Max McDonough
Carl Black
Happy Helpers 4-H Club Christmas Party Recap
The Happy Helpers 4-H Club met at Joann Moore’s home for a brief meeting and Christmas party. Members donated $15 to the 4-H camp fund and enjoyed games, dancing, and a gift exchange. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dick Brown, Lyn Sweeden, Dick Sweeden, Jerry Brown, Charles McAninch, Charles Jennings, Jackie Tarbell, W G O’Hare, James McCord, Orville McCord, Larry Derby, Bill Moore, Ruth McCord, Gary Perry, Bob Potts, Mr and Mrs Elbert Moore, Joann Moore, Charlotte McAninch, Connie McAninch, Rosalie Sneeden, Martha McCord, Janice Mosley, Mary Mosley, Martha Potts, with reporter Martha Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Joann Moore
Dick Brown
Lyn Sweeden
Dick Sweeden
Jerry Brown
Charles McAninch
Charles Jennings
Jackie Tarbell
W. G. O'Hare
James McCord
Orville McCord
Larry Derby
Bill Moore
Ruth McCord
Gary Perry
Bob Potts
Elbert Moore
Charlotte McAninch
Connie McAninch
Rosalie Sneeden
Martha McCord
Janice Mosley
Mary Mosley
Martha Potts
Our Leader
Mrs. Clair Potts
Pence Family Christmas Dinner Hosts Cooperative Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pence hosted a cooperative Christmas dinner with attendees including Carl Pence and Linda of Cheyenne Wyoming Charley Tyrell from Detroit Michigan Cpl Paul Spencer Jr of Ft Sill Edwin Spencer Burlington Arnold Bennett Ronnie Glen Oswalt Newton Orman Pence Larry Nevada John Spencer Ralph Davis Virgil Pence Knoxville and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D.pence
Carl Pence
Linda
Cheyenne
Wyo
Charley Tyrell
Detroit
Mich
Cpl
Paul Spencer Jr
Ft. Sill
Okla
Edwin Spencer
Burlington
Arnold Burnett
Ronnie
Glen Oswalt
Newton
Orman Pence
Larry
Nevada
John Spencer
Ralph Davis
Virgil Pence
Knoxville
Pence
Rinehart Lockman Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Orval Rinehart of Chariton announce the engagement of their daughter Lizabeth to A 2c Ronald L Lockman son of Mrs Goldie Lockman No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Rinehart
Chariton
Lizabeth
Ronald L. Lockman
Goldie. Lockman
Local Christmas Visits Across Ottumwa Area
Ottumwa residents shared holiday gatherings with extended families over Christmas. Families visiting included Miss Blanche Harshfield and Wayne Harshfield with Mrs Ira Boyer and Mr Boyer, and many others from Centerville Maquoketa Torrington Ottumwa Promise City and Wichita Kansas during the weekend and Sunday visits.
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Blanche Harshfield
Wayne Harshfield
Ottumwa
Ira Boyer
Mr. Boyer
Bryan Hart
Centerville
Max McDonough
Warren DuVall
Carl Coffin
Duane
Promise City
Wilbur Miller
Fred Hahn
Bertha Louise
Maquoketa
Hahn
Coffin
Claire Woodward
Torrington
Wyo
Harry Woodward
Charley Main
C.n.malfi
Albia’s
Ray McCloud
Main
Walter Clark
Dean Cole
Wichita
Kansas
Fire Strikes Again At Albia's Business District
Fire damages Albia business district injuring two people. Grace Methodist Church Class 9 hosts annual watch night party Wednesday evening with election of officers to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Methodist
Grace Methodist Church
Christmas Visit and Town Fire Strike Albia
Sgt and Mrs Jack Tuttle and family visited relatives near Albia during the holiday. A massive late day fire devastated half a city block in Albia damaging the cream station feed store Hawkeye Lumber and nearby buildings. Fire departments from Ottumwa Chariton Centerville fought the blaze, with two firefighters treated and several injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Ottumwa
Chariton
Centerville
Marlin Allis Chalmers
Clark Hotel
Firmen
Marlin
Hawkeye Lumber
Smith Hospital
Bill Henley
Richey Florist
Brandy
Robert Glenn
Steel & Son Feed Company
Ita
Hess Drug Store
Hawkeye Lumber Company
Christmas Dinner at J P Foster Home
The J P Foster home held its annual turkey Christmas dinner on Christmas day. After a brief program and carol sing, gifts were distributed and guests joined for a bountiful meal. Attendees included Gertie Boyer, Judy, the Brashars of Centerville, the Fosters, Hiner, Tomlin, Lucas, and many others from Albia Des Moines and Gary Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Foster
Gertie Boyer
Junior Donovan
Judy
and Ales
Ted Broghar
Virgil
Ara
John Brashar
Centerville
Rolla Fouter
Jacks
Lynne
Albia
Parl E
Hiner
Barbara Ann
Cedar Rapids
Lynn Fenton
Esther
Lew Hiner
Post Christmas Dinner Help at Cox Home
A post Christmas dinner and gift exchange occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Cox in Suz iy. Attendees included Mr and Mrs ad Brock and Leora, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COX
Frank Cox
Suziy
Ad Brock
Leora
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Paul Dicks
Wayne Clark
Deeprick
William Cari Bivi
Sioux Falls
5. D
W. C. Bivin
Holly Rae Mundt
Howard Mundt
Rapid City
South Dakota
George E. Tracy
Tracy
Margery Tracy
State University of Iowa
Miss Mundt
College of Medicine
Phi Beta Pi National Medical Fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
Richard Goughnour
Boyd Paxston
Clifford Paxston
Camp Roberts
Army
7Th Army
California
Ptc
Charles W. Cross
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Charley Cross
Pfe. Cross
Doyle McDawel
John N. Shimer
U.S.A. F
U. B
Max McDodough
Rinehart-Lockman
Jack Tuttle
Jackie
Lake China
Ralph Tuttle
Earl Hardin
Faulkton
Tuttle
Jack
Carlyle Long
Long Beach
Royce Santers
Michele Dee
Chet Sanders
Illinois
Mable Main
Mystic
Anna Laura Main
Des Moines
Mollie Main
Helma Tisue
Leslie Plants
Oskal
Richard
Flugo Johnson
Lloyd
Don O
Virginia
Merton Roswater
Oklahoma
Glenn Derby
Sam
Je’ Albia
Dick Derby
Wayne, Neb
Bill Derby
Connie
Jay Smith
Bloomfield
Lloyd Rose
Merton
Bill
Binfield
W. A. Rose
Davis County Hospital
Ae Hawkeye
Lumbar Company
J.P. Foster Home
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