Stars and Masons Have Well Planned Installation
Public installation of Eastern Star and Masonic officers held at the Masonic hall at 8:00 pm. 1954 officers entered, followed by prayers and pledge. 1955 officers installed with pledge, songs, and gifts from Rainbow girls. Refreshments served after the ceremony by chapter members and lodge officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masonic
Masonic Hall
Carl Black
Dana Wright
Maxine Firkins
Jesus
George Scott Wasmarshall
Leonard Palmer
Loyd Carter
Raymond Charity
Nadine Winslet
Vernon Thorsen
Gary Chbority
Family Dinner at M. E. McDanel Home
A Sunday gathering at the M. E. McDanel residence honored Mr. McDanel on his birthday of December 28 and welcomed Richard MecDanel home from four years of army service in Germany. Family members from LaPorte City Abia Oskeioosa and Phoenix joined for a cooperative noon dinner and conversation by telephone with absent daughter Aziz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. McDanel
McDanel
Richard MecDanel
Germany
Orpha Monroe
Phoenix
Aziz
Wilma’ Weatherly
Jerry
Quirk McQuilken
LaPorte City
Gaylord McDanel
Richard and Leon
Estie Gay
Abia
Doyle McDanel
Mervin
Wayne
Pat Clark
Cyril McDanel
Meeting at New Hope school house in Janu
A local notice invites residents of Taylor Township to a meeting at the New Hope school house in January. Attendees should bring sandwiches and discuss table service arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
New Hope
Clyde Gladfelder Breaks Arm In Fall
Clyde Gladfelder, a farmer in the Main Station area, fell Thursday after catching his heel on a back porch step and broke his left arm near the shoulder. A doctor taped the arm to his body and he is recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Gladfelder
Past Matrons Meet at Paul Broshar Home
Mrs. Paul Broshar and Mrs. Orville Burton co hosted the Past Matrons club gathering on Tuesday evening at the Broshar home. New officers Glenna Dicks as president and Pearl Black as secretary treasurer began their year after December Christmas party at Mary Johnson's. Plans were set for February luncheon at the school of instruction. Pineapple upside down cake with whipped cream and coffee was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Deedrick
Elbert Moore
D. E
Bishop
Bert Turner
Dick Johnson
C. C. Coulson
Paul Broshar
Marshall
Trenton Wilson
LaVonne ‘Cardag
Joann Moore
Judy Boyer
Mary Schrodt
Ray
Mya
Opal Deedrick
Black
Frank Wilson
Paul Dicks
Antiquity Lodge
P. K. Horner
Loyd Carter
Lodge
George
Charles Burton
Harold Mason
Estil Gay
Don Bettibone
Guy Argo
Tyler
Don Pettibone
N. R. Ward
P. K Horner
Howard Smith
Orville Burton
Broshar
Glenna Dicks
Pearl Black
Mary Johnson
School of Instruction
Local Social News Highlights From Albia and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Gus Tisue of Albia visited relatives in Des Moines and gatherings across the region include Rev Lynn King business in Des Moines. Families James Turner Rogers Moffatt Grubbs and Lucas share New Year visits and relocations as Bob Larson moves with daughter to Pella for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Tisue
Albia
Harry Glick
Glick
Lynn King
Des Moines
Roy Ellison
Kenny
Alonza ‘Turner
Garrett Rogers
Robbie
St. Lawrence
S.D
Frank Rogers
Rogers
W. V. Mu
New Years Dinner Held at Curtis Burton Home
Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton entertained at a family gathering New Years Day Those present included Richard Burton and daughter Cheryl of Waycross Georgia CS and Mrs James Rhee and daughters of St Charles Mp and Mrs Forrest Hist JT and Mr New Harold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Burton
Richard Burton
Cheryl
Waycross
James Rhee
St. Charles
Forrest Hist
New Harold
Progressive Club Meets With Mrs Howard Smith
The Progressive club held its regular meeting and buffet luncheon at Mrs. Howard Smith's home on Thursday. Bridge winners were Mrs. Paul Broshay, Mrs. Karl Tuttle, and Mrs. Cecil Schrodt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Howard Smith
Paul Broshay
Karl Tuttle
Cecil Schrodt
Attend County Legion Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs. Gerald Morgan county president led the initiation ceremony at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Unionville Monday evening with Mrs. Marvin Gardner Mrs. Larry Brooks and Mrs. Garnet McDonough in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Marvin Gardner
Larry Brooks
Garnet McDonough
American Legion
Unionville
Morgan
McMulin Family Sells Farm to Donald Dowd
Mr and Mrs Ray McMulin and a family sold their farm south of Moravia to Donald Dowd with possession in the middle of January. The McMulin family plans to move to Albia to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McMulin
Moravia
Donald Dowd
McMulin
Albia
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork Myr
Myr and Mrs Ralph Eston west of Moravia welcomed a daughter born Monday after moon January 8 at Ottumwa Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Archie Exton and Mrs and Mrs Fritz Heine of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Ralph Eston
Moravia
Bor
Ottumwa Hospital
Archie Exton
Fritz Heine
Ottua
Cavicars Church of the Nazarene Schedule and Notes
The Cavicars Church of the Nazarene lists services with Pastor Donald K.R. Thurman and Andrew Maddison. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. Youth program at 6:45 p.m. The Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Thurman’s mother Mrs. Raymond Jacobs of Stockton Church of the Nazarene will lead the lesson. Encouragement to let Jesus Christ reign daily in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald KR. Thurman
Andrew Maddison
N.Y.P.S
Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society
Thurman
Raymond Jacobs
Stockton
California
Lord Jesus Christ
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev. Lynn J. King will lead Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Family Night with supper on Wednesday Jan 12 at 6:30. Young Adult class party Saturday at 7:30. Girls Missionary Guild meets Monday at Mabel Coulson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
Girls Missionary Guild
Mabel Coulson
First Christian Church Sunday Schedule
Rev. W. F. T. Evang ministers the service with Mrs. Birdie Main as superintendent. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. and Communion is at 11 a.m. This brief notice invites all parishioners to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evang
Mra
Birdie Main
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Services and Meetings
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev John Grenfell pastor Mrs Hart Tuttle Sunday School 10:00 a m Worship 11:00 a m Evangelistic 6 30 p m midweek prayer and meetings Jan 12 4 00 p m Intermediate Missionary Group at Linda Coulsohn home Junior group at Jimmy Ellison home Jan 12 7 30 p m Prayer meeting invites families to attend and bring friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Hart Tuttle
Linda and
Merrill Coulsohn
Jimmy Ellison
Mrs Randolph Breaks Hip In Fall
Mrs Inez Randolph fell Sunday at her daughter Chester Broshar s home and broke her right hip. She was taken to Albia hospital for X rays and later moved to Iowa City for further treatment. Mrs Randolph has lived with her daughter for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Randolph
Chester Broshar
Albia
Lowa City
Randolph
Shanghai Club Meeting At Christy Home
The Shanghai Club held a cooperative dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Christy home with members and visitors including Mark and Barbara Allen Dorothy Karl Lee Calhoun Doris and Elaine Christy and others. Officers elected president Amy Hiner vice president Doris N. Christy secretary treasurer Dorothy Calhoun. The club will serve at the Mark Allen Sale January 4 and next meets with Addie Free January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Christy
Mark
Barbara Allen
Dorothy
Karl Lee Calhoun
Doris
Elaine Christy
Fred
Doris N. Christy
Icel Christy
Amy Hiner
Hazel
Mary Lou Rinehart
Donna Rose
Edith Callen
Olive May McDonald
Bertha Overturf
Allie Taylor
Cora Murphy
Dorothy Calhoun
Addie Free
Carrie Tisue III At Albia Hospital
Mrs. Carrie Tisue III was admitted to Monroe County Hospital in Albia on Thursday with critical illness. Her children and relatives from Waterloo visited over the weekend. she is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Tisue III
Albia Hospital
Carrie Tisue
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Alfred Sutton
Sutton
Rex Tisue
Harold Dean Tisue
Harry D. Tisue
Waterloo
Tisue
Ald and Carter to Meet January 12 Notice
Taylor Ald will meet Ly sie Carter on January 12 per public notice detailing the scheduled engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ald
Lysie Carter
Death of Creath Callen at Ogallala Nebr
Word arrived Tuesday of the unexpected death of Creath Gallen aged 50 from a heart attack at his Ogallala home. Born near Moravia, he moved to Nebraska young, survived by wife and three children, his mother Mrs Irvin Callen, brothers Lloyd Karl and Ivan, sister Mrs Melvin Collison, and relatives in Moravia Julesburg Sedgwick. Funeral services were held in Ogallala Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creath Gallen
Ogallala
Nebr
Creath
Hiattsville
Moravia
Irvin
May Dodd Callen
Nebraska
Irvin Caller
Lloyd
Carl
Oganata
Ivan
Sedwick
Colo
Melvin Collison
Julesburg
R. R. Penkington
John L. Dodd
Social Security Benefits for Farmers Under New Law
Des Moines Social Security office manager Leo W Smith outlines retirement and death benefits for farmers under the new law. Benefits depend on earnings averages with examples and required proof of birth. all farm operators with net earnings over 400 yearly must participate, or face penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo W. Smith
Des Moines
Social Security Administration
Smith
Social Security Office
Class No 9 Methodist Watch Night Party Officers Named
The Class No 9 of the Methodist church held its annual watch night party on Friday evening December a1. Election of officers named Mildred Bishop as teacher Blanch Walter as assistant teacher Dave Bishop as president Ernie caster as vice president Mearl Walter as treasurer Anna Easter as secretary Mina Dowd as assistant secretary The committee served oyster soup pie and coffee Ms and Mrs Mearl Walter hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Mildred Bishop
Blanch Walter
Dave Bishop
Ernie Caster
Mearl Walter
Anna Easter
Mina Dowd
Regular Meeting of Eastern Star Chapter 94 Scheduled
The regular meeting of Eastern Star Chapter No. 94 will be held Jan 11 at 7 30 pm. Katherine Charity W M Mildred Bishop Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Chapter No. 94
Katherine Charity
W. M. Mildred Bishop
Federal tax card makes filing simple for many earners
District Director Frank M. Halpin described the new punch card Form 1040A as the simplest income tax return in 40 years. The card is for employees with wages under 5000 and no more than 100 in other income, requires no math, and is available at IRS offices banks and post offices. The taxpayer completes the front with ID income withheld and dependents, signs, and mails it with Form W-2. The IRS computes the tax and issues refunds or bills. A ten percent standard deduction is recommended over itemizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Frank M. Halpin
The
Revenue Service
Halpin
District Director of
Internal Revenue Service
New Years Day Dinner Held At Olin Foster S Home
A family gathering at the Olin Foster home southwest of Moravia on January 1 1955 included Mrs. Allie Boyer Centerville Mr. and Mrs. David Weston and Larry Weston Centerville R R Sue Proffitt Numa Mr and Mrs Leon Burns Paul Dean Karen Kay and Linda Lee Promise City Mr and Mrs Russell Burns Charlene and Jimmie Moravia Mr and Mrs Ester Gordon and Carol Centerville Mr and Mrs Roe Van Antwerp Mystic and Cpl Charles R Foster serving with the armed forces in Germany could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Foster
Moravia
Foster
Allie Boyer
Centerville
David Weston
Larry
Weston
R. R. Sue Proffitt
Numa
Leon Burns
Paul Dean
Karen Kay
Linda Lee
Promise City
Russell Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Ester Gordon
Carol
Roe van Antwerp
Mystic
Charles R. Foster
Germany
Et. C. Club Supper And Watch Night Party
Et C Club members and husbands enjoyed a seven o clock cooperative supper and watch party at the U C Main home Friday evening. Hostesses were Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond and Mr and Mrs Zell Callen. Four tables of poker were in play with Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Albert Veach winning prizes. Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C. Main
Fred Hammond
Zell Callen
Harry Woodward
Albert Veach
Frank Swaim
Special Meeting of Rebekah Lodge No 404 Held Thursday
A special meeting of Re bekah Lodge No 404 will convene Thursday at 7 30 PM to conduct financial business. Mrs Katherine Charity serves as Noble Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge No. 404
Katherine Charity Noble
Moravia Post Office Receipts Jump in 1954 Volume
Postmaster Don Pettibone reports Moravia office receipts rose 15.4 percent in 1954, totaling 20 177.57 dollars compared with 17 486.36 the prior year. Growth driven by parcel post from Success Barber and Beauty Supply Company shipping nationwide and internationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Moravia
Success Barber and Beauty Supply Company
Local families share New Year visits and travel
Local residents recount New Year gatherings and trips across Moravia Allerton Chenoa Knoxville Des Moines and Des Moines areas. Families welcome relatives from Center ville Blakesburg Maiden Seymour and Clinton as Pfc Donnel Kaster departs for Ft Sill and funeral services honor Bert Luse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Paxston
Earl Henderson
Allerton
Ann Paxston
Janice Henderson
Phil King
Lynn King
Chenoa
Til
Donnel Kaster
Marilyn
Rodney
Roger
Centerville
Forrest Kaster
Ft. Sill
Okla
Gerald Hunter
Aon
Frank Chambers
Blakesburg
Moravia
Karl Tuttle
New Years
Frank Wilson
Leonard Wilson
Seymour
Tommy Wilson
Maiden
James Wilson
Knoxville
John Johnson
John A. Wilean
W. A. Smith
Albia
Howard Smith
John A. Wilson
Raymond Chority
Janet
Gary
Paul
Janet Chority
Des Moines
Ray Chority
Bill Bishop
Simpson College
Edna Nash
Indianola
D. E. Bishop
Carl
Pat Lynch
Chicago
Bert Luse
Edgar Stansberry
Moberly
Lee Hiatt
Marilyn Hiatt
Hiatt
Gay Peterson
Darby
Mary
Jo DuVall
Ruth Gibbons
Nell DuVall
Clinton
Ralph McDonough
Brice McDonough
McDonough
Leon
Public Sale of Jessie Simmons Property in Moravia
Administrator C. C Coulson sells late Jessie Simmons estate including two real estate pieces at the Edgar Simmons residence in Moravia on Friday January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Simmons
Edgar Simmons
Moravia
C. C Coulson
Thank You Note From Blekenburg Resident
A resident expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards. The writer can now walk to town, staying the winter with daughter Mrs. Gerald Hunter in Blekenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Hunter
Blekenburg
Moravia Boys Win While Girls Fall To Blakesburg
Moravia boys triumph as Blakesburg’s Karen Anderson, a 6 foot freshman, adds 44 points to lead the visitors 87-54. Moravia’s Brain 30, Martin 17, Easter 8 pace the girls’ setback, while Blakesburg’s Karen Helmick adds 22. Next up Moravia hosts Lovilla Friday and Troy Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg
Ast
Karen Anderson
Bakesburg
Brain
Martin
Easter
Karen Helmick
Moravia Bigs
Mohawks
Tomlin
McCord
McDanel
Woodward
Lase
Cloyed
Dougherty
Wise
Lovilla
Troy
Franklin Farmers 4-H Club Meeting January 1955 Notes
The Franklin Farmers 4-H Club met January 3 1955 at the Iconium schoolhouse starting 8 15 pm. Nine members two guests and two leaders attended. The secretary read minutes and treasurer reported. Jerry Brown was named junior leader. Demonstrations by Dick Sneeden and Jackie Tarbell on ventilation. Jerry Brown shared National 4-H Congress photos. Dick Sweeden served refreshments. Attendees included W G O'Hara Connie McAninch Jackie Tarbell Dennis Argo Orville McCord Charlotte McAninch James McCord Charles McAninch Dick Sweeden two guests Jerry Brown Gary Perry and leaders Jim McAninch and George McCombs. Martha McCord reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers
Iconium
Jerry Brown
Dick Sneeden
Jackie Tarbell
Dick Sweeden
W. G O'Hara
Connie McAninch
Dennis Argo
Orville McCord
Charlotte McAninch
James McCord
Charles McAninch
Gary Perry
Jim McAninch
George McCombs
Martha McCord
Larry Hiatt Honored on Seventh Birthday
Mrs. Carl Hiatt hosted a December 29 birthday party for Larry Hiatt turning seven. Guests included Donald and Lora Hiatt, Larry Coltrain, Helen Johnson, and Ricky, who played games and opened presents before cake and ice cream. Evening attendees from the Hiatt and Vance families brought more gifts and shared dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hiatt
Larry
Donald
Lora Hiatt
Larry Coltrain
Helen Johnson
Ricky
Elmer Vance Amd David
Art Davis
Gus Hiatt
Double Eight Club Hosts Watch Night Party
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Mr and Mrs Emil Halden co hosted a New Year’s Eve watch night gathering at the Turner home for Double Eight club members. A cooperative supper followed as prizes in card games were won by Mrs Don Pettibone Mr and Mrs T J Luse and Pearl Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Turner
Emil Halden
Turner Home
Double Eight
Don Pettibone
T. J. Luse
Pearl Broshar
Thank you note from Georgie Woodward to friends
Georgie Woodward expresses gratitude for the many cards candy books toys and games received during a recent loss. The message thanks friends for their thoughtful gestures and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Woodward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stars and Masons
M. E. McDanel Home
Nofeoe
County Legion Auxiliary
Donald Bowd
Cavicars
Creath Callen
Ogallala, Nbr
Olin Foster’s
ET. C. Club
Larry Hiatt
Double Eight Club
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