15 Percent Rise in Moravia Postal Business
Postmaster Don Pettibone reports a 15 percent rise in Moravia office volume for 1959, totaling $29,527.45 compared to $25,710.67 in 1958. The office serves many patrons thanks to heavy parcel post for Success Barber & Beauty Supply Co, with 10 contract actions listed for a new post office building. The postal real estate office plans to announce the new building later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Moravia
Success
Barber & Beauty Supply Co
Pettibone
Postal Department
Ladies Adult Class To Study Salads
The ladies adult class tonight will teach the art of making salads with two educational films. One film explains what makes a good salad and the other covers dessert salads. The meeting starts at 7 30 PM and all interested ladies are invited.
Wide Area Family Night Hosts Several Churches
Grace Methodist hosts a January 13 fellowship night expanded to include Fairview and Wesley Chapel churches and Methodist groups from Appamoose, Davis, and Monroe counties. Guest speaker Rev. Nobuo Kusama of Hakodate Japan is among ten missionaries directing Mission To America under the General Board of Evangelism. Pot-luck at 6:30 p.m. in Grace basement, program at 8:00 in the sanctuary. community invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Methodist
Appamoose
Davis
Monroe Counties
Nobuo Kusama
Japan
Hakodate
ET.C. Gathering on New Year’s Eve at U O Main Home
The E T C club held a social gathering with dinner at the U O Main home on Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan and Ruth Hammond. At five tables of rock Bertha Lathen won the high prize and Vess Hiatt the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
U. O
Local Happenings and Visitors Highlight Busy Week
A long list of guests and travelers fills the week in Centerville and surroundings. Families such as the Burtons Swaim and Heckmans visit Des Moines and Newton, with relatives touring to Glenview Ill and various Illinois destinations. Neighbors share dinners and oysters while many residents return to colleges or travel to Ellsworth Kansas and Cedar Rapids for events and nursing training.
Local Children Share In Food Abundance At Moravia Unionville
Moravia and Unionville schools receive federal food donations from the U S Department of Agriculture via the School Lunch Division. About 134 units of cases have arrived this year with frozen pork and turkey powdered eggs cheese nonfat dry solids and butter. Canned fruits and vegetables supply vitamins and minerals. Moravia serves about 220 pupil lunches daily plus 15 for adults while Unionville serves 22 or 23 pupil lunches and two adult meals, totaling roughly 260 lunches daily with over half of pupils eating hot lunches.
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Moravia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Lucy Laws
Department of Agriculture
Department of Public Instruction
Unionville
Moravia Town School
Unionville School
Janet Phillips Honored On Des Moines Honor Roll
Janet Phillips of A.T.B. Des Moines made the school’s honor roll for the grading period ending December 4, the second scholastic honor for her. Parents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips. Other Moravia students named include Jim Gillaspie, Karen Scott, and Janice Vickrey. Keith Fenton, school president, praises former MHS students as very good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Phillips
A.T.B
Des Moines
Harry Phillips
Janice Mosley
ALB
Moravia
Jim Gillaspie
Karen Scott
Janice Vickrey
Keith Fenton
MHS
Weekend Visitors At Wayne McDanel Home
A belated Christmas dinner and exchange occurred at the Wayne McDanel home over the holiday weekend. Guests from Davenport area families gathered from Friday to Sunday, including Donald Clark, Sherrie Lynn, Vicky Lynn, Bill Clark, Cindy, Ernest Clark, Tina, Theresa, Walter Lee, and Carolyn. Carolyn stayed on to visit for a week with Wayne McDanel and Debbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne McDane
McDanes
Donald Clark
Sherrie
Vicky Lynn
Bill Clark
Cindy
Ernest Clark
Tina
Theresa
Walter Lee
Walter
Clark
Carolyn
Daven
Wayne| McDanel
Debbie
New Year's Gathering at Robinson Home
A Dewayne Robinson home hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering with friends to welcome the new year and celebrate Debbie McDanel’s upcoming second birthday. The group enjoyed canasta, photos, chili, sandwiches, cake, fruit salad, and candy, with guests including Wayne and Debbie McDanel, Fred Strong, Ginger, Freddie, Jeffrey of Moravia, Carolyn Clark of Davenport, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewayne Robinson
Debbie McDanel
Wayne McDanel
Debbie Sue
Fred Strong
Ginger
Freddie
Jeffrey
Moravia
Carolyn Clark
Davenport
Butch
Donnie
Craig
Pam
Janice
Thanking Those Who Sent Cheer During Illness
A grateful note from a patient at Center Ville thanks everyone for the many remembrances and Christmas cards received while in the hospital.
Thank you note from J F Chambers
J F Chambers thanks friends and relatives for cards letters favors and visits during illness and hospital stay in Monroe County. Sincere appreciation is expressed for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
J. F. Chambers
E U B Dinner Menu Listing at Church Aid Dinner
The E U B church ladies aid will serve dinner on Wednesday January 13. Menu includes roast beef with dressing mashed potatoes noodles buttered lima beans apple jello salad bread and butter jelly gingerbread whipped cream coffee.
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E.U.B
Ladies Aid
Sunday services and aid group meet at church
At First Christian Church Pastor Donald Plom conducts Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and Communion at 11:00 a.m. Mrs Birdie Main is Superintendent. Ladies Aid will quilt Wednesday afternoon at Mrs O D DuVails.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plom
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
O. D. DuVail
Methodist church services and events schedule
Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel announce Sunday worship at 9:00 and 10:10 with Sunday school at 10:00, plus evening services, fellowship nights, and youth activities. Moravia hosts morning and evening services with youth fellowship and choir rehearsals, with joint events noted.
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Card
Rev F A Richardson pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School at 10 Morning worship at 11 Sermon Bearing Witness Fellowship Groups worship at 7 30 Sermon Failure in Little Things Board of Christian Education meets Monday Family Church Night Wednesday 13 Additional details follow in church notices
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Board of Christiian Education
Family Church
Nazarene Church Schedule for Sunday and Weekday Services
The Church of the Nazarene lists Pastor H LaVern Smith and Sunday School Superintendent Frank Woodward. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. NY PS and Junior Service at 7:45 p.m. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Hour of Prayer.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Sunshine Club Meeting In Knoxville Honors Members
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gladfelder hosted the Sunshine club at their Knoxville home on Monday evening January 4. After a cooperative supper the ladies received gifts, with Darlene and Bissie Gladfelder receiving mystery pal gifts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Gladfelder and Rita Gardner. additional attendees were Lynden McDanel, Ray Harrison, Bert McKern, Gerald Hawk, Doris Jean, Jerry and Donna, Harley Tisue, Kenneth Gladfelder, Judy and Dariene Gladfelder. The club plans to meet at Kenneth Gladfelder's on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Gladfelder
Sunshine Club
Knoxville
Gerald Hawk
Doris Jean
Jerry
Donna
Harley Tisue
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy
Dariene Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelders
Frank Chambers 18 Released From Monroe Hospital
Frank Chambers was released from Monroe County Hospital on Saturday January 2. He is now staying with the family friends Mrs John Mitchell at 322 North Third Street Albia. He is recovering slowly and able to walk and get around. He will enjoy visits from friends at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chambers
Monroe County Hospital
John Mitchell
North Third St
Albia
Gratitude for hospital cards and community support
I thank all who sent cards and Jelters to me in hospital and the Iconium W.S. CS for their gifts. I also appreciate those who brought and sent food to my family during this time.
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Iconium W.S. CS
Ernest Temple Returns Home After Illness
Ernest Temple came home Monday January 4 from Monroe hospital after a week with viral pneumonia. He had been ill at home before going to the hospital and thanks friends kinfolk for calls flowers and help at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Temple
Monroe Hospital
Mr. Temple
Taylor Aid to Meet with Elizabeth Taylor in January
Notice states Taylor Aid will meet with Elizabeth Taylor on January 13. The brief item notes a planned meeting between the two individuals with no additional context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Elizabeth Taylor
Blackman inaugurated mayor of Moravia in ceremony
M. K. Blackman was sworn in as mayor of Moravia on Saturday morning, succeeding Dayne Taylor. Three councilmen—Carl Hiatt, Mervin Ellison, and Ray Charity—also took office, with Carl Black and Max McDonough remaining on the council. The council will meet Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Blackman
Moravia
Dayne Taylor
Carl Hiatt
Mervin Ellison
Ray Charity
Carl Black
Max McDonough
Moravia Girls and Boys Sweep Troy in Basketball Wins
Moravia basketball teams defeated Troy with the girls winning 53 to 38 and the boys 69 to 65. Taylor led the Moravia girls with 24 points and Rouse added 19, while Troy's Shan Smith scored 27. Kenney Ellison paced Moravia with 28 and Bill Erhardt led Troy with 36 in the nightcap.
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Moravia
Troy
Taylor
Rouse
Shan Smith
Kenney Ellison
Bill Erhardt
Polio drive begins next week in Moravia
Moravia starts its annual polio drive with Mrs. Art Fox leading canvassing efforts. Assistants include Mrs. Sylvan VanDorin, Mrs. Larry Brooks, Mrs. Jay Oehler, Mrs. Junior Scott, Mrs. Maurice Walter, Mrs. Mervin Ellison, Mrs. Clell Blumer, Mrs. Dan Mihalovich, Mrs. Jack Long, and Joyce Hiatt who oversee school collections. A coin toss will occur at basketball games featuring Russell against Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox
Moravia
Russell
Sylvan VanDorin
Larry Brooks
Jay Oehler
Junior Scott
Maurice Walter
Mervin Ellison
Clell Blumer
Dan Mihalovich
Jack Long
Joyce Hiatt
Johnson Baby In Surgery Wednesday
Little David Mark infant son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Johnson has been moved from Ottumwa hospital to Iowa City for surgery. Mr and Mrs Charles Turner relocate to Moravia from Springfield Illinois and will live near Bert Turner home while joining Turner and Son store as part of their moves and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little David Mark
Isaac Johnson
Ottumwa Hospital
Iowa City University
Charles Turner
Moravia
Springfield
Illinois Highway Commission
Bert Turner
Turner & Son
Udell Community Notes and Obituary Details
Uked in Udell area communications report social visits across families and towns. Funeral services are planned for Paul Hornaday of Los Angeles with extended family across Udell Des Moines Red Oak Tar kie Cincinnati Joplin and San Francisco noted.
I S U Starts Engineering and Orders Pipe for Gas System
Iowa Southern Utilities reports progress on Moravia gas project with detailed engineering underway and plans to place pipe orders. A Canadian export denial could shift supply to an alternative source, contingent on approval and steel availability, affecting the Moravia gas distribution timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.S.U
Jim Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities
Moravia
Federal Power Commission
Iowa Southern
United States
Canada
American Louisiana Pipe Line Company
Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Company
Masons and Eastern Stars Install Officers in Moravia
The Moravia Eastern Stars and Moravia Masonic lodge held joint officer installations at the Masonic hall on Monday evening. A. D. Kincade became Worthy Matron and John Main Master of the Moravia Lodge, with officers installed and guests from Albia Eddyville Centerville and Richton Park Tl attending. Refreshments followed as the ceremony concluded with presentations and gifts to retiring and new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Stars
Masonic Hall
John Main
Paul Dicks
Truxton Dicks
Jennie Bland
George Winsler
A. D. Kincade
John Glaze
A. D. Kincades
Winsler
Francis Kincade
Jack Long
Larry Brooks
N. R. Ward
Claude Hawk
Trenton Wilson
James Wilson
S. D
J. D
S. S
CG. Coulson
Loyd Carter
Ray Charity
Tyler
Urbana Center Social Round at the Faber Home
Cathy and Doug Faber spent Thursday afternoon at the Earl McConkey hare. The Jack Wilson family of Fairfax visited relatives here. New Years gatherings included Mrs. J E Robinson, Josie Proctor, Mrs. Vaughn Faber and children with the R A Faber family as Rose Bowl parade was watched. Bruce Faber returned to Fort Dodge Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Walker
Ronnie Boyer
Lee Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
Naomi
Almont Main
Pearl Swaim
John Tadlock
Hugh Crawley
Ruth Hammond
Donnie Easter
Centerville
Ora Easter
Kenneth O'Conner
Sharon
Lloyd Sears
Cherry Valley
Til
Rockford, Til
Wm. Woodward
Frank Woodward
Harry Woodward
Harley Woodward
Marshalltown
Harold Mason
Richard
Wendell Murdys
Leo VanDorin
J. T. VanDorins
J. T.vandorin
Cora Coop
Blakesburg
Verda Argo
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Donne Woodward
Des Moines
G. Woodward
Bill Woodward
P. D. Woodward
Jerry Woodward
Ted Campbell
Aaron Campbell
Albert Veach
C. C. Coulson
Linda
Roger Blessing
Neal Wilson
J. T. van Dorin
Lowell van Dorins
Albis
Alberquerque
New Mexico
Gene Carpenter
Russell Brown
Birdie Main
Ruth Ann Murdy
Leonard Palmers
Carl Tisue
Wayne
Gary
Clarence Whitehead
Leonard Palmer
Birdie Palmer
Moberly
Eldred Palmer
Greentop
Betty Freeman
Patty
Cedar Rapids
Dan] Fisker
Cathy
Doug Faber
Earl McConkey Hare
J. E. Robinson
Josie Proctor
Vaughn Faber
R. A. Faber
Bruce
Jack Wilson
Fairfax
Jas. Russell
Roy Fisher
R A. Faber
Celling
Frank McAlister
Cheryl
Cindy
Bruce Faber
Fort Dodge
Bob Scieszingki
Bob Wilson
W. A. Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
L. W. McGinn
Bussey and
Juhia
Edgar Wilson
Free Calhoun 54 Passes Away in Florida
Free Calhoun a former Ap panoose county resident died in Melbourne Florida on January 2 after seven weeks of critical illness. He was born north of Mystic as the only son of Lori G. and Blanche Calhoun. He lived in Chicago Dallas and San Antonio before moving to Florida ten years ago to work at Patrick Air Force Base. He attended Mystic High School and Iowa State College Ames and was later sent to the Geneva conferences. He is survived by his wife Artie Elgin and three sisters Geraldine Derby Madelyn Rose and Eunice Smith. Funeral and burial are in Florida.
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Will Roger Hauck
Morgantown
W. Va
B.D. Hinegardner
Berniece Minnick and
Lorance Morlan
Cecil Morlan
Alvin Spring
Bob Morlan
Joe Moore
Lionel Spring
Lloyd Selix and Sons
Russell Spurgeon
Dewey Houser
Merle Houser
Beacon
Houser
Mary Price Hornaday
Udell
Des Moines
Drake University
Missouri
California
Constance
Roxanna
Ruth Ingmand
Red Oak
Florence Summers
Louw Hornaday
San Fransico
Ward and Beecher
Joplin
Quinn
San Diego
Calif
Dale White
Dick Caylor
Free Calhoun
Appanoose County
Melbourne
Fla
Mystic
Lori G
Blanche Calhoun
Mystic High School
Iowa State College
Ames
Chicago
Dallas
San Antonio
Texas
Florida
Air Force
Missle Test Center
Patrick Air Force Base
Cape Canaveral
Geneva
Switzerland
Artie Elgin
Plano
Geradline Derby
Albia
Madelyn Rose
Centerville
Route 2
Eunice Smith
Bloomfield
Iowa
West Point Social News From New Year Gatherings
Mrs Leo Hoffman hosts and visits with Pettibone Hagerman McCrory Callen and Andrews families over New Years. Basil Herteen visits Hoffman. James Wilson and Wilsons travel to Ottumwa. Greg Sherri visit Frank Wilson home. Darrell Cooper visits Oska logsa. Roscoe Argo and Hen Pickrell help Leo Hoffman saw wood. Verta Hoffman and Stella Argo attend W.S.C.3 at Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Pettibone
Peggy Sue
Leo Hoffman
Kenneth
Rex Hagerman
Gene McCrory
Lloyd Callen
Fred Argo
Deana Andrews
Basil Herteen
James Wilson
Millemon Family Welcomes Daughter Alicia Marie
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Millemon of Des Moines announce the birth of their daughter Alicia Marie on December 11. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Millemon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Millemon
Des Moines
Alicia Marie
Bill Millemon
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Family
Et.c
Ben Jones
Richard Burton
James Rhee
Glenview
Ill
Waycross
Curtis Burton
Harold
Madge Hough
Mt. Pleasant
Lula Xt. Tillpont
Homer Hamilton
Monroe County
Ambia
Frank Heckman
Winifred
Veterans Hospital
Helen Lou Stocker
Nancy Temple
al Steffeldt
Larry Smith
Carol Main
Kankankee
LaVoung Card
Charles Argo
Pella
Wendell Condra
Martha Potts
Joan Fox
Cedar Falls
Eugene Vincent
Richard Mason
Linda Ward
Karl Rogers
Carl Rouse
Kirksville
Jerry Main
Oskaloosa
Linda Coulson
Judy Smith
Lester Dooley
Larry Martin
Mona Main
Mary Proctor
Ottumwa
O. D. DuVall
Blanche Graham
Bryan Hart
Ellsworth
Kansas
Lawrence Graham
Graham
Leslie Plants
Linda Chambers
Helma Tisue
Eric Main
Forrest Hiatt
Newton
Winifred Heckman
Fay Paxston
Mila Walker
Frank O'Conner
Norris O'Conner
Car Boyer
Juanita Walker
Francis McVey
Ruth
Gano
Nasal Road
Caro Jean Paxston
Ruth McVey
Robinson Home
Weldon Whitenack
Johnson
H. B. Spring
Zell Callen
Mermnbers
Moravia Garden Club
John Veach
Gerald Morgan
Highway 60
Masons
Lloyd Rose
West Point
Mrs
Stork
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