Rainbow Girls Install Officers January 23 at Masonic Hall
The Order of Rainbow for Girls elected officers at their January 12 meeting in the Masonic hall. Judy Boyer retires as Worthy Advisor and will lead the January 23 public installation with families invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow
Joann Moore
Charlotte McAninch
Mary Schrodt
Charity
Maxine Firkins
Hope
Dana Wright
Faith
Martha Potts
Margaret Condra
la Vonne Ward
Wilma Howe
Love
Sandra Carter
Nature
Janet Walker
Marianne Scott
Janice Provost
Fidelity
Carol Day
Sandra Hiatt
Judy Boyer
Outer Observer
Francis Price
Linda Appler
Frances Kanter
Carl Black
Rainbow
George Scott
Masonic Hall
Shower to honor victims of fire at Iconium church
Mr and Mrs James McAninch Connie and Max whose home was destroyed by fire Saturday evening will be honored at a shower at the Methodist church in Iconium Thursday afternoon. Everything was lost in the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McAninch
Connie
Max
Iconium
Moravia Rainbow Girls to Initiate Members Wednesday
The Moravia Rainbow Girls will hold an initiation on Wednesday January 19 at 7 00 pm at the W A Judy Boyer Rec Martha Potts will preside or attend as host and organizer of the event with participation by local members and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rainbow Girls
W. A. Judy Boyer
Martha Potts
Two local youths enter navy basic training
Carson Jordan and Robert Hiatt enlisted and were transferred to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Chicago for basic training. The Moravia community notes two Moravia boys have entered service, marking a local wartime contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Jordan
Robert Hiatt
Navy
Carson Junior Jordan
2. C. Jordan
E. E. Hiatt
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Chicago
Moravia
Cheaper by the Dozen Presented by Thespian Club
The Thespian club stages Cheaper by the Dozen Thursday evening January 20 at the schoolhouse. Dale Free plays father Gilbreth with daughters Joyce Brain Charlotte McAninch and Joann Moore among 16 cast members. Mrs Karl Tuttle directs a humorous family comedy about a father juggling projects.
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Gilbreth
Thespian Club
Dale Free
Father Gilbreth
Joyce Brain
Charlotte McAninch
Joann Moore
Karl Tuttle
Funeral services held for Gus Tharp
Mr and Mrs Fred VanDorin and Mr and Mrs Glen VanDorin attended the funeral for Gus Tharp 50 found dead near Marshalltown in a garage where he worked on his car. Death was due to carbon monoxide gas. Glen VanDorin served as pallbearer at the James funeral home services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred VanDorin
Glen VanDorin
Gus Tharp
Gardner Hatchery 18 Employment Center Meeting Aid
Mr Guy Evans of the Employment Security Commission of Centerville announced that Maurice Walter and the Gardner Hatchery are a volunteer farm representative where farmers and farm hands can meet in search of employment and employees. Farmers of this area and those wanting farm work are urged to make use of this meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Evans
The
Employment Security Commission of
Centerville
Maurice Walter
Gardner Hatchery
Firemen Aid Norris Callen Farm Home Blaze
Moravia fire department answered a Monday call to the Norris Callen farm home six miles northwest of Iconium. Fire chief Max Hiner and Sylvan Van Dorin transported Moravia equipment, cutting away wood around a hot chimney after soot sparked. Water was scarce but the water truck and two Moravia firemen remained at the scene through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Norris Callen
Gertie Boyer Slowly Improves From Injury
Gertie Boyer is slowly recovering from an accident at the home of Basha Foster in Centerville. Visitors on Sunday included George Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Eli Hiatt Mr. and Mrs. Harry Powers Vera Wailes Beulah Quick Helen Murphy and Rose Mary Burktland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Boyer
Basha Foster
Centerville
George Boyer
Eli Hiatt
Harry Powers
Vera Wailes
Beulah Quick
Helen Murphy
Rose Mary Burktland
Mrs Broshar Hosts Progressive Club Bridge Night
The Progressive Club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Chester Broshar hosting. Three tables of bridge were in play with Mrs. George Winsler and Mrs. Karl Tuttle winning prizes. Refreshments included sandwiches lime jello salad candies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Broshar
George Winsler
Karl Tuttle
Mrs Carrie Tisue Returns Home From Albia Hospital
Mrs Carrie Tisue is back at her home after a two week in patient stay at Monroe county hospital in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Tisue
Albia Hospital
Carrie Tisue
Monroe County Hospital
Albis
Fire Destroys Farm Home of McAninch Family Near Iconium
A Saturday night blaze completely destroyed the McAninch farm home 2.5 miles northwest of Iconium. Neighbors saved only small items and a washing machine from the back porch. The family, at a social event near Melrose, had oil heat and insurance covered the loss, including 4-H records and keepsakes. The origin remains undetermined.
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Jim McAninch
Iconium
Jean McAninch
Moravia
McAninch
Melrose
Church notices include Sunday services and meetings
Cacroaes First Christian Church lists Rev. Evans and Mrs Birdle Main with 10 am Sunday School and 11 am Communion. Grace Methodist Church lists Rev. Grenfell and Mrs Hart Tattle with 10 am Sunday School and 11 am Worship, 6 30 pm Missionary service, 7 30 pm evangelistic service. Commission on Education meets Saturday Jan 22 at 7 30 pm and Prayer meeting Wednesday Jan 26 at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Mra. Birdle Main
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Mra. Hart Tattle
Commission On Education
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Update
Rev. Lynn J. King presides with Harold Mason leading Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship follows at 10:55 a.m. Evening service is at 7:30 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Committee of Christian Education meets Monday evening January 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
Committee of Christian Education
Kingdom Builders Meet at Methodist Church
The Kingdom Builders class held its monthly party at Grace Methodist church with 44 attendees. Ron Woodward led the business session and plans were made to fund a tile floor in the church nursery. Maurice Walter and Harold Prough hosted games, and refreshments of sandwiches, pie a la mode, coffee and cocoa were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Builders
Grace Methodist Church
Ron Woodward
Maurice Walter
Harold Prough
Family Night at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Family Night observed at Evangelical United Brethren Church with 6:30 cooperative supper led by Mrs. Earl Boyer and Mrs. M K Blackman. Program directed by Mrs. Harold Mason and Mrs. Harry Woodward featured hymn sing, readings, poems, a story The Old Ditch Digger, songs by Mrs. Blackman and a men's quartet, with instrumental solos by James Gillaspie and Mark VanZante. Benediction closed the event. February observance committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Boyer
M. K. Blackman
Harold Mason
Harry Woodward
J. T. van Dorin
Irene Tadlock
Mrs Hiatt Surprised On Birthday Saturday
Mrs Carl Hiatt was pleasantly surprised Saturday evening January 15 when friends and relatives gathered to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Johnson Maribeth and Ricky Mr and Mrs Elmer Vance and David Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis Mr and Mrs Art Davis and Mr and Mrs Gus Hiatt. The evening featured visiting playing cards and television followed by ice cream cake and coffee. All departed late wishing Lela many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hiatt
Dick Johnson
Maribeth
Ricky
Elmer Vance
David
Ralph Davis
Art Davis
Gus Hiatt
Lela
Ewing Baby Wins Third in Local Photo Contest
Mathew Thomas Ewing seven months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. M T Ewing of Moulton, placed third in the Bratz studio Cen terville photo contest. Mrs. Ewing, former Miss Maxine Scott, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Thomas Ewing
M.T. Ewing
Moulton
Bratz Studio
Centerville
Ewing
Maxine Scott
Walter Scott
Moravia
Notice for School of Instruction Practice Move
Practice for school of instruction scheduled for Feb 10 will be held Jan 27 at 7 00. All officers plan to attend including Katherine Charity W M Mildred Bishop and Sacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Charity
W. M. Mildred Bishop
Sacy
Churches Prepare World Day of Prayer Observance
Representatives from four Moravia churches met with Mrs. Ted Campbell to plan the World Day of Prayer program set for 7 30 p m Friday February 25 at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Participants included Mrs. Fred Hammond Mrs Maude Coltrain Mrs Frank Woodward Mrs Howard Smith and Mrs Lee Hiatt.
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Moravia
Ted Campbell
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fred Hammond
Maude Coltrain
Frank Woodward
Howard Smith
Lee Hiatt
March of Dimes Drive Aimed at County Fund Goal
The annual March of Dimes drive launches this week with a county wide bake sale at Nadine and Georges run by local church ladies. A dance on Friday night January 28 at the Centerville Eagles hall features Ralph Zarnow orchestra, with ticket money aiding the auction at the armory Saturday January 29 where appliances and goods will be auctioned. The county seeks a $6,000 goal despite polio patients draining the fund, leaving $1,600 overdrawn.
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Nadine & Georges
Eagles
Centerville
Ralph Zarnow
Des Moines
Women’s Society of World Service Meets at Boyer Home
The Women’s Society of World Service held its monthly meeting Friday at Mrs. Ira Boyer’s home. The program, titled Telling Something New, introduced three new nations India Pakistan and Celou and their peoples with Maude Coltrain leading and helpers including Charles Coffin Fred Hammond Lynn King and Ted Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
Ira Boyer
India
Pakistan
Celou
Maude Coltrain
Charles Coffin
Fred Hammond
Lynn King
Ted Campbell
Almont Main
Josie Charity
Zel! Callen
Albert Veach
E. G. Hawk
Evangel Magazine
Birthday dinner honors Georgie Woodward on fourth birthday
Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring their son Georgie Woodwards fourth birthday. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Cody Luse attended along with LaVonne Card and Terry Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Woodward
Georgie
Harry Woodward
Cody Luse
LaVonne Card
Terry Tuttle
Thanks for neighborly aid to Clyde Gladfelder family
The Gladfelder family expresses gratitude for neighbors who helped during a blizzard on January 18 delivering wood and coal after Clyde Gladfelder suffered a broken arm three weeks earlier. Grateful names include Jack Hoff man Kermit Gladfelder Lyndon McDaniel Ray Harrison Jess Gladfelder Kenneth Gladfelder Harley Tisue Elbert Perry Bill Long Trenton Gladfelder Ronald Tisue Lee Benz Lester Cochran Bert McKern Marion Main Cliff Waster and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Gladfelder
Gladfelder
Jack Hoffman
Kermit Glad Felder
Lyndon McDanel
Ray Harrison
Jess Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Harley Tisue
Elbert Perry
Bill Long
Trenton Gladfelder
Ronald Tisue
Lee Benz
Lester Cochran
Bert McKern
Marion Main
Cliff Waster
Thanking Friends and Family for Get Well Wishes
Ger lic Boyer expresses gratitude to friends, relatives, Fairview Sunday School, and those who sent flowers or called while recovering from injuries.
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Fairview
Moravia Merchants Plan Activities For Saturday Draw
Moravia merchants met at the fire station to outline plans for the near future. They announce an attractive drawing at the Moravia theater Saturday night with no obligation and no ticket purchase required. Names will be announced on the street and observers should watch the Union for activity on Saturday January 29.
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Moravia
Moravia Theater
Russell Boys Undefeated Record Highlighted by Exhibition
Russell’s senior squad impressed in an exhibition at Moravia as the Russell boys defeated Moravia 86 to 49 while Moravia girls won 70 to 44. Tomlin led Moravia with 22 points, with McCord Woodward and McDanel also contributing. Sharon Walker debuted for Moravia guarding duties, showing potential as a transfer student not yet eligible for full play.
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Russell
Moravia
Moravia Boys
Iowa
Doran Goode
Jim Campbell
Fuase
Tomlin
Bmccorde
Woodward
McDanel
Sharon Walker
Cincinnati
Rosalie Sneeden
Loretta Helmick
Betty Strunk
Moravia Teams Fall Twice to Cincinnati on Friday
Moravia traveled to Cincinnati for two games Friday. The girls lost 69 to 55 after a slow first half, led by Cincy with 36 points from Raskie and 28 from Kauzlarich, while Moravia’s Joyce Run scored 29. The Moravia boys were defeated 71 to 43 as Cincinnati built a 36 20 halftime lead and widened the gap in the third period.
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Moravia
Cincinnati
Cincy
Joyce Run
Martin
Easter
Witt
Raskie
Kauzlarich
Cincy Boys
Public sale dates for Shuban farm equipment and goods
Mr and Mrs George Shuban plan a farm estate sale at the late Jeff Patrick farm six miles northwest of Moravia on Tuesday January 26. The auction will offer farm equipment feed and some household goods as the move from the farm proceeds.
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George Shuban
Jeff Patrick
Moravia
Rainbow Girls Install Officers Sunday in January
The Rainbow Girls will hold an installation of officers on Sunday January 23 at 2 00. Joan Moore will be installed Worthy Advisor in the ceremony conducted at the group’s meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
Joan Moore
W. A. Judy Boyer
Martha Potts
Conference Races Near End in Moravia and Cincinnati
Moravia girls lead with an 11-2 record while Cincinnati sits 10-2 and faces Pulaski postponed by weather. Cincinnati boys also top the standings at 11-2 with Mystic second at 10-3. Upcoming schedule includes regular games, girls semifinals, and boys finals across Udell, Moulton, and Moravia with the girls sectional at Moravia and Moulton.
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Moravia
Cincinnati
Pulaski
Cincy
Mystic
Cincinnati Girla Jone
Numa
Troy
Moulton
Udell
Cincinnati Boys
Uedil
Reser
Milton
Centerville
Pulask
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Recaps Endowment Vote and Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs. Larry Brooks on Tuesday evening for the January gathering. Mrs. Max McDonough presided as officers announced a 2 donation to the endowment fund and a mid winter conference set for 13 to 14 at Hotel Fort Maines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Antiiliary
Larry Brooks
Max McDonough
Hotel Fort
Maines
Unionville
Stroup
Charles Coffin
Howard Smith
Frank Rogers
Jay Oehler
Garnet McDonough
John Veach
Lee Hiatt
Brooks
Cynthia Callen
Amy Hiner
Aubrey Christy
Des Moines Flower Show Uses New Veterans Memorial Auditorium
The Des Moines Home and Flower Show runs February 13 to 27 featuring springtime in February. Nine thousand flowering plants and 150 trees fill six gardens and a furnished model home with a fountain pool and colored lights. The event marks the first use of both floors of the new Veterans Memorial Auditorium and includes 125 home product exhibits. Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy helped celebrate Mrs Murdy’s birthday with a luncheon cake.
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Des Moines
Capital
New Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gardner Hatchery 18 Employment Center
Mrs. Broshar
Progressive Club
Jia McAninch
Cacroaes
Methodist Church
U. B
Mrs. Hiatt
Ewing Baby
Georgie Woodward
SUN
Ger Lic Boyer
Russell Boys
Moravia Girls
Tiie
Brain
Vance
Mrs
Wendell Murdy
W. V. Murdy
Mrs. Murdy
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