Christmas Day Family Gatherings Across Centerville Area
A long list of Christmas day and Eve guests across Centerville and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Hiatt, Ron Mitchell family, Mark Van Dorin and Eric, Michael and Michele Koffman, Flora Phillipa, Ralph Spencer family, Wayne Blumer household, Forrest Sutcliff, Olin Foster, Guy Argo and extended Argo family, Bette Van Dorin visitors, Norris OConner kin, Mildred Smith circle, and several others. The social notes detail dinners, suppers, gifts, and birthday observances among local families and visiting relatives from Des Moines Ottumwa Las Vegas Freeport Rathbun Centerville Myatic and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiatt
K. C. "Hiatt
Ron Mitchell
Tommy
Jah
Wiské
Wah Dorin
Centerville
James Kearney
Kim
Jimny
Jeffery
Des Moines
Robert van Dorin
Eric
Mt. Pleasant
Micheel Koffman
Michael’ Lee
Michele
Marsha
Albia
van Dorin
Faye Pratt
Bravia
Flora Phillipa
Dnd
Ralph Spencer
Warren Rouse
Dean
Dennis Spencer
Larry Hiatt
Chad
Stanley Spencer
Chris Yere
Ver Easter
Dors
Clinton
Wayne Blumer
Forrest Sutcliff
Olin Foster
Guy Argo
Charles Argo
Richard Coltrain
Jim Argo
Elfen
Max Argo
Gary Argo
Donald Argo
Jennifer
Rex Argo
Vess Hiatt
Wilbur Johnson
Ottumwa
Todd Harp
Richard Harp
Pauline Totley
Jane
Rathbun
Lola Laws
Norris O'Conner
Frank O'Conner
Il O'Conner
Fayton and
Ellis
Kenneth O'Conner
Scott
Carl Boyer
Rickis
Milo Walker
Brent
Estel Wolver
Ronnie Boyer
al’ Popische
Jim Gosswell
Carol Jean Paxston
Joanne Gustafson
Moravia Prominent Town Cards and Early Business Listings
A Moravia report notes many early residents held promotional “cards” for the town. The piece suggests the cards reflect a progressive Moravia and lists bottom business entries that are partly legible, indicating a historical promotion effort among local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Time of use for marble shop cards questioned
Genevieve Morgan brought a card to the Union office noting several businesses not adaptable to today’s era and asking about the time and purpose of these marble shop cards. The cards reportedly carry a serial number and are of interest to readers with casts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Morgan
Union
Moravia UM Parish Winter Schedule and Activities
Moravia United Methodist Parish announces winter schedule led by Pastor Wallace Palmer. Worship at Grace and Salem, Sunday School at Salem and Grace, with choir practices, Finance Committee, confirmation class, men’s breakfast and Bible study sessions scheduled January into early February. Jerry Boblenz serves as lay leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia United
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenz
Thurs
Sun
Grace
Salem United Methodist Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study
Kerneth Condra announces a Sunday School session and a community men’s breakfast at Grace Church. The Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study starts at 6:30 AM with a Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 PM. All men in the community are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerneth Condra
Grace Church
Feetham United Methodist Worship Service Opens 1975
Feetham United Methodist Church announces the Sept. worship service led by Rev. L. 8. Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead at 9 30 a m with officer installation for 1975. The service includes communion followed by 10 30 a m church school and U M W activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feetham United Methodist
Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Mr and Mrs Clem Kruse To Lead Colorado Nazarene Church
Mr and Mrs Clem Kruse of Oklahoma City have earned degrees from Bethany Nazarene College. Mrs Kruse majored in Elementary and Christian Education, while Clem earned a Religion degree. They will move to Colorado Springs to serve as associate pastor and Christian Education and youth choir director at a Nazarene Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Kruse
Colorado
Oklahoma City
Okla
Bethany Nazarene College
Bethany
Kruse
Sandy Card
Clem
Colorado Springs
Colo
The
Nazarene Church
ETC Club Meets with Blanche Kincade at Christmas Exchange
The ETC club gathered at Blanche Kincade's home for a Christmas exchange. Gail Tuttle and Louemma Palmer won prizes in three tables of rool. Louemma Palmer also took the door prize. Mrs Vess Lathen attended as a guest. A light assortment of salad, crackers, coffee, nuts, and mints concluded the pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey.c
Blanche Kincade
E.T.C
Gail Tuttle
Louemma Palmer
Vess Lathen
School Calendar Highlights January Schedule
Thursday classes resume and board meeting at 7 30 PM Adult Education stocks and bonds 7 00 to 9 00. Weekend and next week feature basketball games at Seymour Blakesburg Moulton Melcher Dallas S E Warren and Centerville Mormon Trail with 7th grade and varsity events listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Blakesburg Jr
S.E. Warren
P.E
Moulton
Melcher-Dallas Jr
Centerville, Jr
Mormon Trail
Church of the Nazarene Weekly Schedule and Events
Sunday 10:00 am Sunday School and Bible Study Hour for all ages led by Frank Woodward supervisor 11:00 am worship service 2:30 pm shut in services 6:45 pm NLY.P.S. Fellowship Rose Mary Smith president Nancy Klampe teen director Opal Longley junior director 7:30 pm Evangelistic Gospel Hour Wednesday 7:30 pm January 8 missionary meeting with junior emphasis Barbara Uhles president Thursday January 9 prayer and fasting at church noon junior and teen Bible quiz locations listed for transportation call 724-3649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Rose Mary Smith
Nancy Klampe
Opal Longley
South America
Barbara Uhles
Bill Woodward
Don Klampe
Christ
Bethlehem
Wesley Chapel UMW December Meeting Hostess Mrs Parmer
The Wesley Chapel UMW met at the parsonage with Mrs Parmer for December. Twelve members answered roll call. Christmas devotions, carols, and readings were shared, with treats and a cooperative dinner planned for January. The Moravia Saddle Club announced a coop supper and meeting January 2 at Fairview Center with bingo afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
U.M.W
Parmer
Edmai Phillips
Edith
Charlotte
Golda Hiatt
Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Fairview Center
Taylor Aid Meeting Set for Friday in November
Taylor Ala Taylor Aid will meet with Barbara Sigvers Friday January 4 for their regular meeting. Each member to bring something for silent auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Barbara Sigvers
Christmas Supper Hosted by Frank Ballangers
Mr and Mrs Frank Ballanger and family hosted a Christmas coop supper near Centerville on Wednesday evening. Guests included multiple Ballangers and relatives from Centerville Coatsville Glenwood Moravia and nearby towns joining for fellowship and meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Centerville
Nelson Ballanger
Jerald
Jesse
Jack Ballanger
Justin
Eli
Fred McBride
Travis
Clarence Ballanger
Terri
Tonya
Tony
Moravia
Late Christmas Day Dinners Share Town Gatherings
A belated Christmas dinner was held Sunday at the Dill Benz home in Centerville with Bill DuVal Jennifer Eldred Eaves Eddie Simpson Fred Dual Sheila Denny Rosdall Erica Max McDonough piety Gibbons Lois DuVall Homer Bellman and others. Ruth Gibbons of Park Forest ill came Sunday to spend a week with her mother Lois DuVall and relatives. Janice McDonough and Larry Sime left Christmas day to visit Pete Sime in Dows. Friday callers on Wayne Blumer included Lloyd Blumer of Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Max Hiner
Deny Rasdai
Erica
Ruth Gibbons
Park Forest
Ill
Lois DuVall
Dill Benz
Centerville
Bill DuVal
Jennifer
Newton
Eldred Eaves
Eddie
Wayne Blumer
Lloyd Blumer
Knoxville
Card of Thanks for Ida M. Kelley
The family expresses sincere appreciation for cards, flowers, food, and memorials after their mother Ida M. Kelley’s death. Special thanks go to Alefa Hiatt, Lucille Carter, Craig Miller, Rev. Dennis Uhies, Rev. Wallace Palmer, Salem Church ladies, and the church Auxiliary for the lunch. Children and Grandchildren of Ida M. Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alefa Hiatt
Lucille Carter
Craig Miller
Dennis Uhies
Wallace Palmer
The
Salem Church
Ida M. Kelley
Appreciation Note From Nadine Faber During Illness
Nadine Faber thanks many for concern during illness over the past year. She recalls cards and flowers received while a patient at Davis County and Iowa City hospitals and notes birthday messages and prayer requests for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis County Hospital
Iowa City Hospital
Nadine Faber
New Public Address System Gift for Iconium Church
Iconium Church received a surprise gift of a public address system from George Rudloff and a new clock from Mr and Mrs Albert Schweinebart. The presents were installed the day before and unknown to the pastor until Sunday morning.
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P.A
Iconium Church
George Rudloff
Albert Schweinebart
Ruby Davis Honored as IIA Member in December Highlight
Mrs. Ruby Davis of Des Moines, daughter of Mrs. Lavara Cridlebaugh of Moravia, is named an Institute of Internal Auditors member in the December issue. Raised near Moravia Ia, she graduated at Mora via High School, attended Chillicothe Business College, and built a career in state service. She became Chief Internal Auditor for the State Conservation Commission after earlier work in the Agriculture Department. She has served the IIA chapter as secretary and member for two years while raising three sons and pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Davis
Des Moines
Lavara Cridlebaugh
Moravia
Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc
Chillicothe
Ruby
State of Town
Department of Agriculture
State Chemical Laboratory
State Conservation Commission
Jean Rouse Elected Sorority Rush Chairman
Jean Rouse daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Rouse was elected Rush Chairman for Tau chapter of Delta Gamma Sorority at the University of Towa Ma Rouse is a junior majoring in Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Rouse
RUSH
Warren Rouse
Tau
Delta Gamma Sorority
University of Towa
Rouse
Pharmacy
Christmas Dinner Guests and Holiday Visits Prompt Local News
Mr and Mrs Carl Black joined Mr and Mrs Charles Turner for a Christmas day dinner and gift exchange. Several families including Lathens McDonoughs Davis Shima and Brain were referenced in holiday gatherings across town with relatives visiting from Chicago Russell Des Moines Springfield and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Black
Charles Turner
Myra
Pam
Gene Lathen
Frank Lathen
Vess Lathen
Mark Lathen
Town City
Mra
Mike Lathen and Sons
Denny Rosdail
Brice
Opat Rosdail
Cedar Rapids
Births Report Multiple New Arrivals in Moravia Area
Mr and Mrs Jim Smith of Mystic welcome a 7 lb 4 oz boy born December 3 at Monroe County Hospital Albia. Grandparents Johnny McDonalds Centerville Mildred Smith Moravia. Great grandmother Lavara Cridlebaugh Moravia. Mr and Mrs David Daniels Knapp ill parent Darie Ann born December 26 7 lb 4 oz. Grandparents Lester Strunk Moravia Robert Daniels Illinois. Great grandparents Robert Luse Moravia Monte Albers Powersville Mo. son Andrew Paul born December 36 Monroe County Hospital Albia 7 lb 2 oz. Grandparents Lloyd Albers Powersville Alice Kaster Moravia great grandparents Blanche Albers Bess Froxing Belle Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Smith
Mystic
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Johnny McDonalds
Centerville
Mildred Smith
Moravia
Lavara Cridlebaugh
David Daniels
Knapp, Ill
Darie Ann
Lester Strunk
Robert Daniels
Ilinois
Robert Luse
Monte Albers
Powersville
Monroe County
Andrew Paul
Albers
Dana Kaster
Lloyd Albers
Alice Kaster
Blanche Albers
Bess Froxing
Belle Main
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Carol Paxston
Rosemary Smith
Edfia Hom
Jay Rex Smith
Sim Smith
Holly
Myatic
Fin-Lofgren
John and
Warren
LaVera Crid
James Argo
Ellen
Freeport
Mis
Gary Chority
Tulie
Jayne
Mia
Janet Schneider
Robert
Misty
Sheela
Ray Chority
Arta EX
Salem
Salem United Methodist
Church of the Nazarene
D. R. Chies
Rel
Roney
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