Ray McCord Funeral Tuesday
James Ray McCord 74 died Sunday evening at St Joseph hospital Centerville after brief illness. Born August 27 1876 at Cedar Town he lived in Teonium area most of his life. Survived by wife Alda Youngker son Howard three grandchildren two brothers Raul and Frank two sisters Mrs Mattie Harrett and Mrs Jessie Tennis. Funeral 2:00 p m Tuesday at the Iconium Methodist Church with Rev Fred Edwards officiating. Interment Iconium cemetery. Pallbearers Carl McCord Paul McCord Clarence Whitehead B F Whitehead Ward Dunn Earl Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McCord
Cedar Town
Jamies
Livina McCord
Teonium
Alda Youngker
Howard
Raul McCord
Frank McCord
Eddyville
Mattie Harrett
Fremont
Jessie Tennis
Iconium
Fred Edwards
Turner
Carl McCord
Paul McCord
Clarence Whitehead
B. F. Whitehead
Ward Dunn
Earl Dunn
Mrs. Halden Hosts Twentieth Century Reading Club
Mrs J W Halden was hostess Tuesday afternoon to a meeting of the Twentieth Century Reading club. Recall was responded to with an inspirational verse. On the program Mrs Halden read an article A Mighty Army and Mrs Preston Hedgecock's selected article gave information about the cranberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Halden
Twentieth Century Reading, Club
Halden
Preston Hedgecock
Miss McConnell Accepts Role at Clarinda Church
Miss Waunelta McConnell accepts an appointment as associate minister at the Clarinda Methodist Church working with Rev. Lester Greenwood the Clarinda pastor. She will finish her semester at Simpson College Indianola and begin in Clarinda around February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Waunelta McConnell
Clarinda Methodist Church
Lester Greenwood
Centerville
Clarinda
McConnell
Simpson College
Indianola
Union Neighbors Meet with Mrs Harper
The Union Neighbors Club held a regular meeting with Mrs. W. G. Harper on Wednesday afternoon January 10. The session opened with group singing, roll call, and the minutes, followed by quilting work. Attendees included Mrs. Russell Alden Mrs. F. E. Boyer Mrs. Burdette Cox Rowena Mrs. Verner Hawk Mrs. Kenneth Coltrain Larry Mrs. John Kelley Mrs. Gaylord Main Mrs. Jack Martin Butch Jimmy Mrs. C. C. Miller Mrs. Claude Paris Mrs. Orville Rogers Peggy Patty and the hostess. The next night meeting will be at the Fairview schoolhouse January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Neighbors Club
W. G. Harper
Russell Alden
F. E. Boyer
Burdette Cox
Rowena
Verner Hawk
Kenneth Col_train
Larry
John Kelley
Gaylord Main
Jack Martin
Butch
Jimmy
C. C. Miller
Claude
Paris
Orville Rogers
Peggy
Patty
Ben Williams
Fairview
March of Dimes Drive Heads Moravia Appointment
Mrs William Gardner was appointed to head the March of Dimes drive in Moravia. The drive runs January 15 to 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
Moravia
Miss Frances Occhipinti to Wed Jack Spencer
Miss Frances Occhipinti of Cheyenne Wyoming and Jack W Spencer son of Moravia residents announce their engagement The bride to be is a St Marys high school graduate of 1948 and has worked in Wortham Machinerys business department for two years Jack a Moravia graduate from 1944 served 17 months in the Navy and later worked with his father He is now employed by Montgomery Ward in Cheyenne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Mr
Victor Occhipinti
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Miss Frances Occhipinti
Jack W. Spencer
Paul Spencer
Moravia
St. Mary's High School
Occhipinti
Wortham Machinery Company
Jack
Moravia High School
Navy
Montgomery Ward Company
Carolyn Boyer Weds Marvin Morris In Davenport Nuptials
Miss Carolyn Boyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Boyer and Marvin Morris son of Mr and Mrs Lester Morris wed at 1 o'clock Saturday January 18 in Centerville at the Christian church parsonage with Rev Co E Francisco presiding Attendants were Mr and Mrs Milo Murphy A reception for thirty followed at the Boyer home Out of town guests included the Martindales Carter Pearson and Sally Jo Des Moines and McClery of Moulton The couple will reside at 1013 West Third Davenport where Morris works for Actorff Manufacturing Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Boyer
Earl Boyer
Maryin Morris
Lester Morris
Christian Church Parsonage
Centerville
Co. E. Francisco
Milo Murphy
Boyer Home
Virginia Carter
Murphy
John Martindale
Gilbert Pearson
Sally Jo
James Martindale
Des Moines
McClery
Moulton
Morris
West Third St
Davenport
Actorff Manufacturing Co
Basket dinner honors Mr and Mrs Dale Williams
Mr and Mrs Dale Williams were surprised Sunday January 14 when relatives gathered at their home for a basket dinner celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Attending were C R Williams and family, Delmar Scaffinger family, Gilbert Williams family, Lester Williams family, and Purdin family members among others from Albis Blakesburg and Dyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Williams
C. R. Williams
Janice
Glennie
Delmar Scaffinger
Patty
Dwight
Albis
Gilbert Williams
Darlene
Dennis
Mary
Gary
Shirley
Lester Williams
Raymond
Rita Mae
Roberta
Blakesburg
Purdin
Sondra
Dyville
Burns name infant daughter Margaret Pauline
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Burns has been named Margaret Pauline. The family welcomes the new arrival and shares joy at the christening and naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Glen Burns
Margaret Pauline
Auxiliary Meeting Updates From Garnet McDonough Host
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Garnet McDonough’s home with 18 members present. Reports covered membership, two new members, a $100 debt payoff for the building, and volunteers to send cookies and candy to Knoxville veterans hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Garnet McDonough
Harry Pearson
McDonough
Robert Sloan
Tuck
Veterans, Hospital At
Knoxville
Andy Mosley
Max McDonough
Pearson
United Cebral Palsy Association
Harold Burton
Mary Burns
Lester Brain
Bert Turner
Zell Callen
Birthday Dinner for Guss Luse and H W Potts
Mr and Mrs Guss Luse entertained on Monday January 15 for H W Potts and Guss Luse whose birthdays fell on the same day. Attending were Mr and Mrs C O Jones, Mr and Mrs T J Luse and son G E, Mr and Mrs Horton Potts, Mr and Mrs Guss Luge. Little G E sang the Happy Birthday song for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guss Luse
H. W. Potts
C. 0. Jones
T. J. Luse
G. E
Horton Potts
Guss Luge
Sew and So Club Hosts Rock Party at VanZante Home
Mr and Mrs John VanZante and Mr and Mrs Ralph Shelquist entertained the Sew and So club at their home Friday evening Jan 12 with five tables of rock. Prizes went to Ray McCloud and Mrs Donald McCloud while the traveling prize went to Trenton Wilson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Shepard E laine Kenneth Deloris and Meg tha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John VanZante
Ralph Shelquist
VanZante
Ray McCloud
Donald McCloud
Trenton Wilson
Sam Shepard
Elaine
Kenneth
Deloris
Meg.tha
Donahue Films Shackle Grace Church Family Night
Grace Methodist church hosted a well attended family night with a cooperative supper served by men. Dr. Donahue of Centerville presented Canadian wildlife films and gave an engaging talk accompanying the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Karl Tuttle
Dr. Donahue
Centerville
Canada
Wildlife
Caurenes Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule Keyes
The Caurenes Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor Rev Keyes lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Superintendent Mrs Alice Woodward, morning worship at 11:00 a.m., evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m., and New Life for Old Christ theme noting peace without Christ would not exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Keyes
Alice Woodward
N.Y
Christ
Sai-at United Brethren Church announces services and events
Pastor Leo Wilson leads Sunday School at 10:00 then Worship at 10:50 with a morning sermon on How Wilt Thou Do in the Swelling of Jordan. Prayer meeting at the Charles Coffin home. County youths skating night Monday January 22 sponsored by the county ministerial association. Call for mothers fathers boys and girls to enlist in church and Sunday School. Come to church and Sunday School Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Leo Wilson
Harold Mason
Jordan
Charles Coffin
County Ministerial Association
Miller Baptist Church Service and Sunday School Schedule
Fay Garner, pastor, leads Sunday School at 1 30 p m and worship at 2 30 p m The Bible study and prayer service meets at 7 30 p m Thursday with Miller Baptist Church inviting worshipers and Bible students to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Baptist Church
Fay Garner
Moravia Church of Christ Service Times and Leader
The Moravia Church of Christ led by Minister Billy Schaffner lists 10:00 am Bible school with Schaffner as superintendent, 12:00 pm Lord's Supper and sermon, 7:30 pm Bible Study, and 7:30 pm Wednesday congregational singing and sermon inviting all to worship God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Billy Schaffner
Wesley Methodist Church Moravia Service Times
Grave Methodist Moravia Iowa lists Sunday School at 10:00 a m and Morning Worship at 11:00 a m The junior choir to sing at the Sunday morning service Wesley Methodist Church also shows Church School at 9:45 a m and Morning Worship at 10:30 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave Methodist
Moravia
Iowa
Wesley Methodist Church
Iconium Methodist Sunday Services Vote of Confidence
A brief church notice urges faithful attendance at Iconium Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a m and public worship at 11:00 a m. The sermon topic is If the foundations be destroyed emphasizing Sabbath observance and keeping it holy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist
Thank you to Monroe county supervisors for road support
James Bennett expresses gratitude to the Monroe county supervisors and others for keeping the road open during his illness and for Spanley's acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Supervisors
Spanley
Moravia Mohawks sweep Numa on home court in double loss
Moravia Mohawks and Mohawkettes defeated Numa 53 33 for the boys and 69 53 for the girls. Moravia’s Hiatt led with 40 points and Broshar 18. Numa faced foul trouble with six players fouling out. Moravia won despite two key injuries to Callen and Kaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Numa
Joan Callen
Pat Kaster
Iowa
Joyce Martin
Joyce Hiatt
Janet Broshar
FG FF PF
J. Broshar
Hiatt
Oe St
Mohawks
Geo. Woodward
Wayne Wolf
Numa -li
Moravia FC FT PE TP Foster
Cs Tadlock
Woodw
Vv. Kaster Te
G. Woodwa
DuVall
Wolf
D. Kaster
Fisher
W. A. W. S. Meets at Mrs Zell Callen Home
The Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Friday afternoon at Mrs Zell Callen's home for the January meeting. Miss Eleanor Miller led. topics covered Near East religions. Plans discussed for World Day of Prayer February 9 and World Service Day February 4 at the EB church. Members prepare tie aprons for Otterbein Home girls serving tables. February meeting set for February 8 at 8 p m with Mrs Ira Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Zeil Callen
Eleanor Miller
Lesidéri
Almont Main
Near East
E. G. Hawk
Fred Hammond
Emory Hiatt
U. B
Otterbein
Zell Callen
Ira Boyer
Local births announced for Wayne Cari, William George, and a daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tisue celebrate the birth of a son Wayne Cari on Friday January 12 1951 weighing 9 pounds 4 1/2 ounces Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock and Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue. Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward report a son William George born Wednesday at Centerville Hospital weighing 7 pounds 7.4 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Woodwards and Cody Luses. Dr and Mrs Wiley Rountree of St Angelo Texas announce a daughter born January 11 Formerly Miss Jacquelyn Winsler daughter of Mrs Fauchen Winsler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tisue
Wayne Cari
Grant Tadlock
Harley Tisue
Ronald Woodward
Centerville Hospital
William George
Harry Woodwards
Cody Luses
Wiley Rountree
St. Angelo
Texas
Rountree
Jacquelyn Winsler
Fauchen Winsler
Story Hour Invites Pre School Children
Mrs Maude Coltrain runs the Saturday Story Hour at the library reading room inviting rural and pre-school children to attend as school sessions cut attendance. Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan were called to Springfield Missouri on Tuesday due to Fred Bland's illness in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Coltrain
Gerald Morgan
Springfield
Fred Bland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ray McCord
James Ray McCord
St. Joseph Hospital
Mrs. Halden
Miss McConnell
UNION
Harper
National Steel
National Radiator Company of Pennsylvania
John Veach
Leon Oehler
Sellera
SEW and
John. Vanzante
DE. Donahue
Caurenes
James Bennett
IMHS
Ottumwa
Town
Deep River Gais
Hedrick
Card
Wagner
Kuchan
Lights
Kupferschmidt
Charles Bacon
Bob Sloan
Locke
John Laws
L. Wolf
J. Woodward
I. McDanel
R. Tomlin
D. Albertson
D. Selix
C. Jordan
Nets
Moravia FG
PEF
W. S
Stork
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