Albia School District Approved by Monroe Voters
Monroe county voters approved reorganizing Albia schools forming a 245 square mile district with 9.2 million assessed value. Voters 934 for and 318 against. Tax levy set at 99.4 mills, enrollment expected at 1658, with schooling through freshman year at Melrose and through 6th at Avery and Hiteman. Directors to be named with two from Albia town and three from rural townships.
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Monroe County
Albia
Moravia
Monroe Township
Prbana Township
Franklin
Melrose
Avery
Hiteman
Henry Surber Returns From California Parade Visit
Henry Surber returned after New Year's festivities in Pasadena California. He traveled to Arizona to visit relatives and then to California for the Parade of Roses and other activities. He brought back large California lemons and sweet oranges to show. Mr. Surber reports it was a wonderful trip.
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Henry Surber
Pasadena
Calif
Arizona
California
Mr. Lurber
Club Holds Party at George Firkins Home
The ET.C. club hosted a Thursday party at Mr. and Mrs. George Firkins residence. Hosts were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry DuVail. Howard Carson and Mrs. Leonard Palmer won club prizes. guest prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward. Others attending included Vess Hiatt Mettie Roland and Clara Trlan. Gingerbread with whipped cream and coffee were served.
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Et.c. Club
George Firkins
Harry DuVail
Rook
Howard Carson
Leoard Palmer
Harry Woodward
Vess Hiatt
Mettie Roland
Clara Trlan
Fred Hiatt Sells Truck to Andrews
Fred Hiatt sells his truck to Andy Andrews ending 31 years of service in the community. He plans to retire, and the familiar Here comes Fred Hiatt sign will no longer be seen on rural roads and Moravia town.
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Fred Hiatt
Moravia
Andy Andrews
Horn Family Recovers From Des Moines Car Crash
Mr and Mrs Ernest Horn and three children were injured January 4 on the way to Nevada after visiting the Roy Matherlys and Mrs Charley Van Dorin. Mrs Horn fractured knee and other injuries while Mr Horn broke ribs. Bennigg, 9, broke a thigh and wore a cast from waist down. Daughters Judy and Jean had minor cuts and bruises and left hospital later. Mrs Horn and Dennis were treated at Lutheran hospital in Des Moines.
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Ernest Horn
Nevada
Roy Matherlys
Charley van Dorin
Rinehart of Iconium Dies at 69 After WWI Service
Lewis Rinehart son of Mary and George Rinehart was born October 6, 1889 east of Iconium and died January 4, 1959 at age 69. He lived in the Iconium area all his life, lived with his brother Bert, served overseas in World War I, and belonged to Albia Legion Post. He is survived by brothers Bert and Frank, a sister-in-law, a brother in law, three nieces, five nephews, and many relatives. Preceded by his parents and two sisters Fay and Dell Hellyer. He was known as a true friend and helper.
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Lewis Leonard Rinehart
Mary
George Rinehart
Iconium
Bert
Albia Legion Post
Frank
Card of thanks from Lew Rinehari family
The Lew Rinehari family expresses gratitude for assistance during their sorrow. They thank those who sent flowers cards food and called, saying the help will never be forgotten.
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Willne
Lew Rinehari
Methodist Leader Guest Preacher
Dr Everett Staats district superintendent of the Ottumwa district will be guest preacher on the local Methodist Circuit. He will speak at Fairview Methodist Church at 9 a.m. Wesley Chapel at 10 10 a.m. and Grace Methodist at 11 a.m.
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Everett Staats
Ottumwa
Methodist Church
Staats
Fairview Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church
Church School and Worship Schedules at Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev Weldon Whitenack offers Sunday morning worship at 9 with sermon Modern Discipleship by Dr Everett H Staats and 10 am Sunday school. Wesley Chapel under Fred Lindley has 9 am Sunday School and 10:10 am morning worship with same sermon. youth fellowship Monday and Thursday choir rehearsal and Bible study details listed for Moravia and Centerville locations.
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Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Dean Tomlin
Everett H. Staats
Centerville Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Everett Staats
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Centerville Moravia
Delmar Dowd
W.s.cs
Centerville
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev F A Richardson presides with Carl Van Zante Sunday School at 10 am for all ages. 11 am worship titled Gods Fellowwork. 7 30 pm topical study. 8 pm fellowship service on The Whole Duty of Man. Monday 19 10 am W S C S study class with noon dinner. 7 30 pm Council of Administration. Tuesday 20 7 30 pm State Council of Churches at Moulton Methodist. Wednesday 21 11 am public dinner by Ladies Aid 7 30 pm Bible study and prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
Garmon
W.S.C.S
Council of Administation
Spenoose County Council of Churches
Moulton Methodist Church
Church of the Nazarene Services Announced
Rev H LaVern Smith leads Sunday School and service at 7 30 p m with Pastor frank Woodward. Midweek Hour of Prayer on Wednesday invites a cordial welcome to attend these services.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
First Christian Church Women Meet at Mrs Birdie Main Home
Wednesday gathering hosted by Mrs Birdie Main at her home, the First Christian Church group held a social or meeting session, with attendees from the congregation likely sharing fellowship.
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First Christian Church
Birdie Main
Woman's Society of Christian Service Meet January 21 at Grace Methodist
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet January 21 at Grace Methodist Church parlors with coffee served by Mrs. Doris J Woodward Mrs. Dorothy Fame and Mrs. Lula R. The lesson study will be given by Mrs. Lucille after dessert. Mrs. Graes Veach presided at the des a gies hour. The devotion and program were by Mrs. Mina Dowd and Grave Whitehead followed by the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
Doris J Woodward
Dorothy Fame
Lula R
Lucille
Graes Veach
Mina Dowd
Grave Whitehead
Century Club Meets With Mrs. Ira Boyer
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Ira Boyer. The roll call was Pleasant sounds. A contribution to the March of Dimes was requested. The program on Mexico, prepared by Mrs. Boyer, was informative and featured Mexican pottery and other items.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
Ira Boyer
Boyer
Mexico
Vicki Argo Rites Held Sunday January 11
Vicki Argo daughter of Roy G and Ernestine Stauber Argo died January 8 1959 after a short illness following measles complications. Born August 14 1952 in Centerville Town she is survived by her parents two brothers Dennis 15 and Gerald 12 and three grandparents Mrs Jay Argo and Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue. Funeral Sunday January 11 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Fred Richardson officiating burial at Hillcrest cemetery.
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Vicki Argo
Roy G
Ernestine Stauber Argo
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Town
Dennis
Gerald
Jay Argo
Harley Tisue
Kenneth Jay
Turner Funeral Home
Fred Richardson
E.A.B
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia Wins Two On Home Court In District Play
Moravia swept Moulton 50 28 in the girls game and 55 48 in the boys as Van Dorin led the girls with 16 and Larry Cook scored 34 for Moulton. Moravia improved to 11 3 with a 73 47 win over Mystic as Eugene Vincent, Carl Rouse and Gary Underwood led the Mohawks.
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Moravia
Moulton
van Dorin
Rouse Hag
Larry Cook
Gary Underwood
Richard Mason
Willson
Vincent
Dooley
Blakesburg
MHL
Cincinnati
Udell
Mystic
Mohawks
Eugene Vincent
Carl Rouse
Mystic Girls
Rita Young
Kathy Seddon
Martha Rouse
Birthday Party for Mrs Gus Hiatt
Mrs. Gus Hiatt celebrated a surprise birthday dinner Sunday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hiatt. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dillard, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pool, Tody and Pamela of Indianola, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Robinson of Albia, Mrs. Roscoe Bailey of Ottumwa, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robinson of Blakesburg and Carl, Lela, Larry, Linda and Bobby. A turkey dinner and two ey cakes followed, highlighted by a phone call from Clair and family of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Carl Hiatt
Gus Hiatt
Gus
Russell Dillard
Harold Pool
Tody
Pamela
Indianola
Howard Robinson
Albia
Roscoe Bailey
Ottumwa
Edward Robinson
Blakesburg
Carl
Lela
Larry
Linda
Bobby
Clair
Albuquerque, N.M
Local servicemen end 20 day leave at California base
PFC Jerry Brown and his wife completed a 20 day leave from the Nike base at San Rafael California. Jerry is a supply clerk there. They visited his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and Mrs Donald West and Cedar Rapids.
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PFC
Jerry Brown
Nike
San Rafael
Calif
Jerry
Lloyd Brown
Donald West
Cedar Rapids
Dinner Menu for Ladies Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid will serve dinner on Wednesday January 24. Menu includes pork roast with brown gravy mashed potatoes creamed peas apple salad and roly poly jelly.
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Ladies Aid
Rainbow Girls Attend Meeting At Seymour
Ten members of the Moravia Assembly of Rainbow for Girls attended a friendship meeting held at Seymour Monday evening. Initiation participants included Nancy Roblenz, Judy Van Dorin, Judy Gladfelder, and Jo DuVall, with others such as Donna Tomlin, Diane and Joyce Kincade, Nellie and Sharon Argo, and Jean Taylor. Mrs. A D Kincade and Francis Kincade rode together.
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Moravia
Donna Cochran to Wed Thomas Romanco Saturday
Miss Donna Cochran and Thomas Romanco will marry Saturday at 10 00 a m in the Catholic church in Sevilla. Cochran is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Cochran and a Moravia high school graduate who has worked in Des Moines since last spring.
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Donna Cochran
Thomas Romanco
Sevilla
Miss Cochran
Lester Cochran
The
Moravia High School
Des Moines
Rebekahs to Install Officers January 26
Moravia Rebekah lodge plans to install officers at the January 26 meeting led by Mrs. Lula Tillmont with Cincinnati team unavailable. Members to bring pies for refreshments and lodge hosts the district convention later in spring. Grace Rhee transferred in from Blakesburg. social hour served meat sandwiches relish plate and coffee.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Lula Tillmont
Noble Grand
Cincinnati
Grace Rhee
Blakesburg
Ivan Harsh
Harold Hudgens
W S C Meets With Mrs Ira Boyer Friday
The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Friday at Mrs Ira Boyer's home with eleven members present. Lesson on a Middle East Pilgrimage theme understood as Better Than Silver led by Mrs Almont Main and Mrs F A Richardson. Ruth Hammond read scripture. business session planned World Service Day on Feb 8 and an all day book review January 19 with potluck. Mrs Tisue to represent the church at county council. nominating committee named for March election.
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Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Ira Boyer
Middle East
Mra
Almont Main
F. A. Richardson
Egypt
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Syria
Turkey
Ruth Hammond
Carl Tisue
Tisue
County Council of Churches
N F M S Holds Meeting at Nazarene Church
The N F M S held its monthly gathering at the Church of the Nazarene on a Wednesday evening. The service opened with a hymn and prayer, with Mrs. Forrest Main leading devotions on the theme He That Is With Us is Greater than they that are Against is. Mrs. Frank Woodward presented the Damascus study, followed by benediction from Mrs. Main.
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N. F.M.S
Church of the Nazarene
Forrest Main
Frank Woodward
Damascus
Main
Florida vacationers visit local area residents
Mr and Mrs Cas Black spent two weeks vacationing in Florida and the southern states. A Sunday birthday dinner at the Glenn Van Dorin home honored Mrs Lee Hiatt with attendees including Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt Charles Platt Craig Day Mr and Mrs Mike Hoffman of Albia. Mrs Trenton Wilson went to St Joseph hospital at Center Ville on Friday for treatment.
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Cas] Black
Florida
Glenn van Dorin
Lee Hiatt
Charles Platt
Craig Day
Mike Hoffman
Albia
Trenton Wilson
St. Joseph Hospital
Center Ville
Moravia Band Mothers Skating Party Held Saturday
The Moravia Band Mothers sponsor a skating party on Saturday January 24 from seven to ten with a door prize. Proceeds support transportation for band and Glee Club groups to contests and concerts. Public is invited.
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Moravia
Water System for Moravia Explained by Engineering Firm
Moravia boosters and the town council heard details on a proposed water system. Brown Engineering Co and partners outlined drilling a Jordan vein well at about 2400 feet for roughly 50000 dollars, with total project cost near 120455 dollars. Financing suggested includes general obligation, revenue and assessment bonds, with annual costs around 91 dollars per property and potential fire insurance savings. Public vote would follow petitions and required majorities.
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Moravia
Booster Club
G. E. Havens
Brown Engineering Co
James Shaw
McDermott & Co
E. S. Baudina
Mr. Baudina
Jordan Vein
Albia
Ottumwa
Indianola
Russell
Concensus
Band Mothers Sponsor Skating Party Planned
The Band Mothers club met Friday at the schoolhouse with Mrs. Ron Woodward presiding. They planned a skating party for January 24 and reported on other activities. The committee including Mrs. Lee Benz Mrs. K V Gladfelder and Mrs. Harold VanDorin provided refreshments of potato chips cookies and coffee.
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Mother Club
Ron Woodward
Lee Benz
K. V. Gladfelder
Harold VanDorin
Meth odist Leadership Training session at Centerville church
The second session of the Methodist Leadership Training program will be held at Centerville Methodist Church on Thursday Jan 15 at 7 30 p m County wide training for all Methodists The program covers children youth and adult work with speakers and discussions on teaching methods and use of audio visual aids to advance teaching abilities
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Centerville Methodist Church
Frank Johnson
Centerville
Glen Lochhead
Earl Brown
A. Merritt Dieterich
Area Board of Education
Nazarenes Report 1958 Growth With 232 New Churches
The Church of the Nazarene shows 232 new churches in 1958 raising total to 4,587 and membership to 301,700. During 1948-58 the denomination added 85,500 members. Easter and Thanksgiving missions offerings exceeded 1 million for the first time. Sunday school enrollment reached 673,750 and total giving rose to 40 million dollars. Per capita giving declined to 153.05.
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Church of the Nazarene
S. T. Ludwig
Foreign Missionary Society
Young People's Society
Mr and Mrs Donald Hiatend Visit Ottumwa Home
Mr and Mrs Donald Hiatend, parents of Ottumwa, spent Sunday at the Robert Hiate home.
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Donald Hiatend
Ottumya
Suday
Robert Hiate
Mrs Cynthia Callen Slights Yet Recovers at Home
Mrs Cynthia Callen suffered a badly lacerated left littl finger Saturday when accidentally caught in a door. She received stitches to close the gash and is resting well at her home.
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Cynthia Callen
Centerville Births Include Hoffman Family Son and Daughter
Mr and Mrs William Hoffman of Cunsterville welcome a son born January 10 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing seven pounds eleven ounces. Grandparents include Mrs Gig Lows and Mr Mrs Ed Retunsui, with the Robin- Pie Beers listed among relatives.
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Wiliam Hoffman
Cunsterville
Tuto
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Sven Pounds
Mir End Sul
Center
St. Joseph
Gig Lows
Stenlother
Mirs
Ed Retunsui
Yee Robin- Pie Beers
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Clarence Whitehead
Martin Ray McClurg
Robert McClurg
Brenda Main
Jerry Main
Terry Lee Main
Gene Main
Michael Hagerman
Rex Hagerman
Any
Eileen
Bruce
Jack McDonough
Jay McDonough
Bon
McDonoughs
Joyce McDonough
Max McDonough
Sally Ann Martin
Archie Martin
Andrews
Lewis Rinehart
MHS
Mrs
Seymour
Rebekahs
N.fmss
Nazarene Church
J. FT. Schreiner
Dale
Dale Schreiner
Schreiner
Son
Moravia Methodist Church
Moville
Iowa
Band Mothers
Nazarenes
SEF Stork
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