Hearing Tonight On Centerville School Merger
Tonight Centerville high school hosts hearings on forming a new Centerville district. Moravia and Moulton districts protest over areas south and west of Mora and between districts, with residents and buses in dispute. County board of education will rule with state appeal possible. Moravia board expected to attend with named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Moravia
Scott
Walnut Township
Long
Pleasant Hill
Moulton
Seymour
County Board of Education
State Department of Education
Methodist Smorgasbord Planned by Church Group
The Methodist church plans a smorgasbord in the church social hall on Feb 26 with serving starting at 5 30 p m Tickets go on sale Feb 15 adults 1 50 children 5c Tickets available at Gardner's Hatchery Moravia Jim Irelan Centerville Olive Tomlin Firestone Albia Sylvan Van Voorhis Tubaugh Wilsons and Bentzingers include Mr and Mrs James Wilson John Wilson and Richard Bentzinger among sellers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Gardner's Hatchery
Moravia
Jim Irelan
Centerville
Olive Tomlin
Firestong
Albia
Sylvan Vaalorin
James Wilson
John Wilson
Richard Bentzinger
Richard ‘Tubaugh
Memorial Saturday for Dianne Wilson Memorial
Memorial Saturday for Dianne Wilson at Gardner Hatchery with coffee and doughnuts served from 8:00 am. Contributions go to the March of Dimes polio fund in memory of the Wilson child who died in 1958. Larry Wilson, polio survivor, is mentioned. All are invited for refreshments and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Wilson
Gariner Hatchery
Gardner Hatchery
March of Dimes
Willson
Billy
Moravia Rainbow elects Nancy Tomlin Worthy Advisor
During the regular meeting, Moravia Rainbow for Girls elected Nancy Tomlin as Worthy Advisor for the coming term. New officers include Judy Gladfelder as Worthy Associate Advisor and Norma Giadimer as Charity, with appointments for chaplain, drill leader, rave, religion, immortality, patriotism, service, confidential observer, and musician. Installation set for Sunday Jan 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Masonic hall. a practice is planned for Saturday Jan 23 at 1:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rainbow For Girls
Nancy Tomlin
Curtis Tomlin
Judy Gladfelder
Norma GiadieMer
Jean Taylor
Hope
Jo DuVall
Nellie Argo
Joyce Kincade
Miss Tomlin
Judy van Dorin
Donnas Tomlin
Janice Brown
Carol Crist
Sharon Arga
Mary DuVall
Diane Kincade
Connie Roblenz
Linda Davis
Dick Johnson
Carl Hiatt
Ray Charity
Masonic Hall
Auxiliary Meets With Mrs Lester Brain
The American Legion auxiliary met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Lester Brain attended by eleven members. They seek old nylon hose for rehabilitation centers at Knoxville and Iowa City veterans hospitals. Hose due at next meeting or to a member. OES supper March 17 was voted to be served. On the program Mrs Harold Hudgens spoke on legislation. Mrs John Veach read on national security and civil defense while Mrs Max McDonough and Mrs Larry Brooks gave the blue book quiz. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lester Brain
Knoxville
Iowa City
Harold Hudgens
John Veach
Zell Callen
Ted Ofhleq Undergoes Major Surgery in Rochester
Ted Oehler of Centerville submitted to major surgery at Mayo's in Rochester Minnesota on Tuesday and is recovering satisfactorily. He is a brother of Jay Oehler of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Ofhleq
Rochester Hospital
Ted Oehler
Centerville
Mayo’s
Rochester
Minn
Ted
Jay Oehler
Moravia
Thanking neighbors after loss of Winfred Heckman
The family of Winfred Heckman expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for acts of love and sympathy after the loss. They acknowledge floral tributes and memorials. Mrs. Frank Heckman Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heckman and family hosted dinner at their home with Winfred’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfred Heckman
Frank Heckman
Harold Heckman
Lee Ann Heckman
Helen Lou Stocker
Oneita Harper Weds Carl Corbett At Centerville Chapel
Oneita Harper daughter of Mr and Mrs W O Whicker of Mo Rav ia and Carl Corbett son of Mrs Cordelia Hefner and the late James Corbett of St Joseph Mo were married in a Gospel Chapel double ring ceremony led by Rev David Lawrence Fri night at 8 30 in Centerville The newlyweds reside at 512 Haynes Ave Centerville with Harper employed as deputy county treasurer and Corbett an announcer at KCOG radio station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneita Harper
W. O. Whicker
Moravia
Carl Corbett
Cordelia Hefner
St. Joseph
James Corbett
Gospel Chapel
David Lawrence
J. B. McAlister
Gene Logston
Church Schedules at Nazarene and First Christian
Sunday School at Nazarene 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. N.Y.P.S. junior service 7:45 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Hour of Prayer Wednesday. Pastor KH LaVern Smith and Frank Woolward supervise. First Christian Church holds 10:00 a.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Kh, LaVern Smith
Frank Woolward
N.Y.P.S
First Christian Church
Donald Plam
Birdie Main
Grace Methodist Church service and Moravia gatherings
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev Weldon Whitenack with 9:00 morning worship and 10:00 Sunday school in Fairview and a 7:30 evening service in Moravia where Rev Harald Nichols will preach. Special music features Nancy Benz and a saxophone trio by Judy Gladfelder, Sandy Card, and Martha Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Lee Benz
Harold Nichols
West Grove
Moravia
Kermit Gladfelder
Nancy Benz
Judy Gladfelder
Sandy Card
Martha Rouse
Wesley Crapel
Fred Lindley
Harald Nichols
M.Y.F
Cincinnati
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Delmar Dowd
John Veach
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev F A Richardson pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 10:00 a m class for everyone Morning worship service 11:00 a m Fellowship Groups Worship Service 7:30 p m Mid week Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Wednesday 27 at the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
Sew 450 Club Hosts Guest Day in January
Sew and So club held a guest day on January 14 with Doris Wilson as hostess. Twenty-five women and 11 children attended. Roll call featured resolutions many planned to break. Mrs Vert Perkins showed Hawaii island pictures from a recent trip. Alice Woodward guessed the pistery box. door prize went to Mrs Earl Ritter. Refreshments capped the afternoon. Guests included Mrs Ray MacCroud and numerous others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So
Doris Wilson
Hawaiian
Vert Perkins
Centerville
Alice Woodward
Earl Ritter
Ray MacCroud
Harold Prough
Julie Ann
Jack Long
Vanessa
Mary
Cheri
Wm. Woodward
Clair Patts
Raph Davis
Mervin Ellison
Emory Kerchberg
Dan Mihalovich
Perkins
Card of Thanks for kindness during illness and death
The VanZante family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our daughter and sister's illness and passing. Mr. and Mrs. John VanZante, Mr. and Mrs. Carl VanZante and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John VanZante
Carl VanZante
End
Thankful note for kindness after loss of Mrs Ansa Surber
The Surber family Meary Surber and Fambiy express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness powers and sincere words of sympathy after the death of wife and mother Mrs Ansa Surber.
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Ansa Surber
Chas Platt Celebrates 91st Birthday At Moravia Home
A dinner Sunday honored Charles Platt's 91st birthday. Born in Indiana, he moved to a farm near Moravia as an infant and never married. He lived near Moravia, later at his niece’s home, with numerous relatives attending the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiatt
Charles Platt
Mr. Platt
Indiana
Moravia
Harvey Platt
Forrest Sutcliff
Plano
John VanDalen
Michael Koffman
Michael Lee
Albis
Ella Platt
Faye
Craig Day
Glen VanDoren
Judy
Dave
George
Marsha
Vicki
Bob
Hiatt
Twentieth Century Club Holds Alaska Program
The Twentieth Century reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Melissa Felton. Roll call was The Best Advice I Ever Had. Mrs. Charles Coffin spoke on homesteading in Alaska and Mrs. Ira Boyer contributed flowers and information about the 49th state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Melissa Felton
Alaska
Charles Coffin
Ira Boyer
$276,000 loan for Moulton dial system approved
Congressman John Kyl announced from Washington that the R E A approved a loan of 276000 to the Farmers Mutual of Moulton. The funds will finance 20 miles of new lines and a dial central office, improving service to 437 subscribers and adding 97 new subscribers in Appanoose and Davis counties.
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John Kyl
Washington
D. C
R.E.A
Farmers Mutual of
Moulton
Appanoose
Davis
Funeral Saturday for Mrs Minnie Hicks 94
Minnie Alice Hicks 94 died January 14 1960 at Golden Age Nursing Home Centerville Iowa born April 7 1865 Unionville Iowa daughter of William and Elizabeth Bishop wife of Huse Hicks 68th anniversary prior to his death in 1956 active in Baptist Church Eastern Star Centerville Woman's Club named state queen of Iowa Nursing Home Association October 1959 survived by daughter Mrs Vern Davis son James Davis William Davis three great grandsons Roger David Mike Davis brother Hugh Bishop Funeral Saturday January 16 2 PM Miller Wherle Chapel Centerville burial Eaton Cemetery
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Minnie Alice Hicks
Golden Age
Centervile
Unionville
Iowa
Hicks
William
Elizabeth Clancy Bishop
Huse Hicks
Iowa Nursing Home Association
Vern
Gertrude) Davis
Brighton
Colo
James Davis
William Davis
Gallup
N. M
Roger
David
Mike Davis
Moravia
Hugh Bishop
California
Miller-Wherle
Centerville
Banks Doggett
Moulton
Eaton Cemetery
Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer Attended Hoffman Funeral
Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer attended the funeral for Charles Hoffman held Thursday in Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boyer
Charles Hoffman
Blakesburg
Moravia Votes on Water System Tuesday
Moravia moves toward a town water system vote Tuesday after years of study and rising demand. The plan finances at 105000 dollars via three bond types, with rates based on users and property values, water sourced from two wells and a storage tank, mains to edges of properties, and completion expected by late summer or early fall.
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Moravia
Services Monday for Mrs Surber
Mrs Anna Stainbrook Surber 68 died of a cerebral hemorrhage at her Mora via home at 6 30 a m Thursday. Survived by husband Henry Surber two sons Elmer What Cheer and Henry D Surber Ta coma Wash two daughters Velma Rollins and Lucille Dicks Colfax and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Turner funeral home with the Church of God of Centerville pastor officiating. Burials was in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stainbrook Surber
Moravia
Henry Surber
Elmer
What Cheer
Henry D
Tacoma
Wash
Velma Rollins
Lucille Dicks
Colfax
Turner Funeral Home
Church of God of
Centerville
Burns
Donald Dowd Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Donald Dowd was brought to his home Tuesday from Monroe County Hospital in Albia where he had been a patient since Thursday. He stepped on a corn rake injuring his right foot and ankle, leading to serious injuries and complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Dowd
Monroe County
Albia
Donald
Dinner guests share weekend with Van Zante families
Sam Shepherd and the children of Alicia and Mr and Mrs John Van Zante were dinner guests Sunday, joined by Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante and their boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Shepherd
Alicia
John van Zante
Carl van Zante
Flight of the Stork Proctor Family Welcomes Sue Ellen
Mr and Mrs Thomas Proctor of Webster New York are the parents of a daughter Sue Ellen born Sunday Jan 17 Parents list grandparents Mrs Marion Proctor Unionville and Mrs Encil Hiatt Cen Yerville Rt 2 The notice records a birth and family relations from a local page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Proctor
Webster, N. Y
Sue Ellen
Marion Proctor
Unionville
Encil Hiatt
Cen
Yerville Rt. 2
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Rainbow
Wm Callen
Fred Cailen
SEW 450
Thanes
Meary Surber and
Fambiy
Chas. Platt
20Th Century
Minnie Hicks
Pennington
Roscoe Pennington
Gertrude Davis
James
Ruby Davis
Dale Selix
Richard Tubaugh
Janette
Clarence Dowd
Surber
Moravia High School
Lovilla
Russell
Bill Rogers
Bob Tomlin
Larry Hope
Kenney Ellison
Eddie Oehter
Robert Bimbi
Fred Strong
Billy Jo Scott
Gary Roberts
Keith Helmick
Bob Burns
Cary McCoy
Mohawkettes
Dana Easter
Jessie VanDorin
Sharon O'Conner
Nancy Lindley
Ann Paxston
Nancy Steffen
Lois Fowler
Pulaski
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