Lola Boyer Honored At Dale Church Event
A June 25 prehonor event for Lola Boyer at Dale Church featured sisters Opal Burns and Sylvia Burns, Goldie Weston and Child Foster among attendees. Guests listed include Lucille Taylor, Meritrie Paxson, Lola Merl Paxson, Hazelene al Doris Pebkes, Meridle Lanche Kincade, Ulastelder, Cecil O’Conner, Ballasiger, Ollie Dale, Audre, Mrs. Rinker, Burdetta Kasar, Florence Ella Foster, Mary Burns, Allie Boyer, Charlotte Burns, Karen Kay Burns, Linda Lee Burns, Phyllis Stewart, Or Stewart, Fern Long, Rissie Gladfelder, Roma Tomlin, Ava Cléo McFall, Maxine Main, Beulah Quick, Mary Ball, Essie Purvis, Vera Walles, Jessie Hixenbaugh, Olive Buck, Myrle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenine
Boyer
the Dale Church Heart
Opal
Sylvia Burns
Goldie Weston
Child Foster
Doris Boblenz
Stewart
Myrtle Workman
Stellar
Ella Foster
Audrey Cae
Jovely Gifta
Lucille Taylor
Meritrie Paxston
Lola Merl- P Hazelene al
Doris Pebkes
Meridle Lanche Kincade
Ulaatelder
Cecil O'Conner
Ballasiger
Ollie Dale
Audre
Mrs. Rinker
Burdetta Kas Arid Florence
Mary Burns
Allie Boyer
Charlotte Burn
Karen Kay Burns
Lindai Lee Burns
Phyllis Stewart
Or‘Stewart
Fern Long
Rissie Gladfelder
Roma Tomlin
Ava Peal
Cléo McFall
Maxine Main
Beulah Quick
Mary Ball
Essie Purvis
Vera Walles
Jessie Hixenbaugh
Olive Buck
Myrle
Neff Hamilton Rites Held For Moravia Resident
Bessie E Neff Reggie Eleanor Hamilton daughter of James and Amanda Hamilton born August 16 1876 five miles south of Moravia died June 14 1954 at University hospital Towney after brief illness She was active in church work as Sunday School teacher and superintendent Survivors include three children brother Hugh Hamilton Des Moines sister Mary Smith Des Moines seven children Burt Neff Marshall Michigan John Burt Neff Battle Creek Michigan and others Preceded in death by husband parents sister and grandson Burial at Denny cemetery Moravia area Rev John Geenfell Grace Methodist Church Moravia officiated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggie Eleanor Hamilton
James
Amanda Hamilton
Moravia
University Hospital
Towney
Wesley. Chapel Method Church
Blakesburg
Hugh Hamilton
Nogales
Arizona
Mary Smith
Des Moines
Margaret Goodwin
Burt Neff
Marshall
Michigan
John Burt
Leota Perry
Ottumwa
Iowa
Dona ‘Neff
Battle Creek
Mich
Pale
Dune
Knecier
John Geenfell
Grace Methodist Church of
Tal
Denny Cemetery
Nouth
Della Neff
Alliance
Nebraska
Ene
Wienne
Grooswin
Linda
Cabr of Thanks for Flowers and Sympathy
The family of Bessie E Neff expresses heartfelt thanks for the flowers and sympathy shown during their time of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seana
Bessie E. Neff
Unclear Thanks Note From Community Members
A fragmented message expresses gratitude to various residents for help and deeds in the Mariesville area, mentioning letters and editorial support and thanking many individuals for their assistance. The write up references local ties and communal appreciation without concrete actions or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Have
Mariesville
Tassell Accepts YMCA Post At Beloit Wisconsin
Burk Tassell former Moravia high school coach begins duties with the Beloit Wisconsin YMCA today Thursday July 1 He and Mrs Tassell moved from Moravia this week for the assignment Tassell will oversee summer camp work for four weeks and then supervise many sports at the Beloit YMCA He notes the organization uses nearly every sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burk Tassell
Moravia
Beloit
Wisc
Grace Methodist Church Service and Camp Talk
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Junior church and nursery available. Evening service canceled on July 4. Mid-week prayer and Bible study July 7 at 8:00 p.m. M. Y. F. led by Lavonne Card recounting youth camp experiences. Take Time to be Holy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Sohn Grenfell
Mra
Karl Tuttle
Lavonne Card
Church announces services and meetings schedule
First Christian Church lists Rev. W F T Evans as minister and Mrs Birdle Main as Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a m, Communion at 11 a m. A business meeting at 8 p m Monday July 5, and Ladies Aid dinner Wednesday July 7 with the menu noted elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdle Main
Ladies Aid
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule and Sale
Rev Lynn J , minister. Harold Mason superintendent. Church School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:55 a.m. Evening Service 8:00 p.m. Girl's Missionary Guild bake sale Saturday evening starting 7 p.m. at Veach Drug Store to fund Youth Camp expenses. Donations of food welcome. Council of Administration to meet at the church one week from Thursday, July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Bre
Lynn J
Harold Mason
Girl's Missionary Guild
Veach
Council of Administration
Clair Hiatts Honored At Family Picnic
A family picnic honoring Mr and Mrs Clair Hiatt and daughter Julia of Albuquerque New Mexico was held at Moravia park on Sunday Attendees included George Dillard Russell Dillard Lloyd Fletcher Jean Judith Ann Carolyn Anderson Ellis Robinson Roscoe Bailey Marvin Steele Linda Jimmie Otumwa Ed Robinson Dick Sandifer Eddie Blakesburg Dewayne Robinson Centerville Howard Robinson Albia U S Hiatt Carl Hiatt Larry Linda Robbie and Gus Hiatt of Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Hiatt
Julia
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Moravia Park
George Dillard
Russell Dillard
Lloyd Fletcher
Jean
Harold Pool
Judith
Ann
Carolyn Anderson
Indianola
Ellis Robinson
Roscoe Bailey
Marvin Steele
Linda
Jimmie
Ottumwa
Class of '52 Moravia reunion in the park
Moravia high school class of 1952 held a Sunday reunion at Moravia Park with a cooperative noon dinner. About 100 members attended including out of town guests Wayne Wolf of Ft. Madison, Jack Blingworth Clark of Albia, Will olyn Hawk, Gene Bolin and Geneva Bell Bolin of Unionville, and John Veak, NROTC student at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Moravia Park
Wayne Wolf
Ft. Madison
Jack Blingworth
Car- Clark
Albia
Willolyn Hawk
Ai Jam
Geneva Bell
Bolin
Unonville
John Veak
NROTC
Ames
Stocker Reunion Planned at Moravia Park
Henry Stocker descendants hold their annual reunion in Moravia Park on Sunday July 21 with attendees expected from nearby towns. Organizers invite former family members to reconnect and share memories in a community gathering.
Food Sale by Girls Guild at Veach Drug Store
The Girls Guild of the E U B church will hold a food sale Saturday July 3 at 7 00 pm at Veach Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Guild of the
E U. B. Church
Veach Drug Store
First Christian Church Wednesday July 7 Menu
The church serves a Wednesday meal featuring chicken steak with mashed potatoes and noodles, gravy, green beans, Harvard beets, cottage cheese, and pie. Beverage options include tea and coffee.
Music Instructor Joins Sedalia School Board Staff
Music instructor Bille E. Jessee aged 25 of Sedalia Missouri is contracted by the school board to lead music duties for the term. He arrives Thursday to begin band rehearsal and will help with Saturday night concert. A Warrensburg teachers college graduate with a B S in music he has four years teaching experience in Hayesville and Appleton City and expects to wed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bille E. Jessee
Sedalia
Focal Board of Education
Warrensburg
Teachers College
Huyesville
Appleton City
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Joe Tadlocks
A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Joe Tadlock was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson. Hosts Mrs Bill Wilson Mrs Basil Tadlock and Mrs Carl Tisue served cookies and kool aid. Attendees included Curtis Tomlin family Mrs Johnny Wilson Mrs John L Wilson Mrs Don Rhee Mrs Dick Johnson and children Bud Walter family Mrs Tubaugh Grant Tadlock family Mrs Lovell Reagan Mr and Mrs Ralph Tucker Lester Strunk family Mrs Walter Scott and Sondra Mr and Mrs Lyle Hopkins Kenneth Coltrain family Mr and Mrs John Dorid Basil Tadlock family Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tadlock
Bill Wilson
Basil Tadlock
Carl Tisue
Curtis Tomlin
Johnny Wilson
John L. Wilson
Don Rhee
Dick Johnson
Bud Walter
Tubaugh
Grant Tadlock
Lovell Reagan
Ralph Tucker
Lester Strunk
Walter Scott
Sondra
Lyle Hopkins
Kenneth Coltrain
John Dorid
Claude Hawk
Rebekah Elects Convention Officers 1955 Moravia
The Rebekah lodge held a park picnic Monday night then a regular meeting with Noble Grand Katherine Charity in charge. An auditing committee of Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Mrs. Raymond Ashby, and Mrs. Leonard Palmer was appointed. Convention officers for 1955 Moravia are Mrs. Frank Wilson president, Mrs. Leo Hoffman vice president, Mrs. Gerald Morgan secretary, Mrs. R. R. Pennington treasurer. Mrs. Melissa Felton reported on the Moulton convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Noble
Katherine Charity
D. E. Bishop
Raymond Ashby
Leonard Palmer
Moravia
Frank Wilson
Leo Hoffman
Gerald Morgan
R. R. Pennington
Melissa Felton
Moulton
Sew and So Reunion at Moravia Park July Fourth
The Sew and So club will hold a reunion Sunday noon July 4 with a cooperative dinner in Moravia park. Former members are cordially invited to attend.
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Sew and So
Moravia Park
Kathryn Smith Richard Smith wed in Emerson ceremony
Kathryn Smith and H Richard Smith wed at Emerson Methodist Church on Sunday June 27 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev J H Englund. The bride wore Rosepoint lace and tulle with a cathedral train, pink roses in her bouquet, and was given in marriage by her father. The couple will reside in Leavenworth Kansas after a brief honeymoon in Minnesota. The wedding featured lavender gowns for bridesmaids and teal gowns for attendants, with a reception following in the church parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Methodist Church
Kathryn Smith
Harold Smith
Emerson
H. Richard Smith
Howard Smith
Moravia
J. HE. Englund
Sally Smith
Deanna McLain
Russell Smith
Elene Barker
Lenox
Wayne Bass
Dena Kay Allen
Indianola
Leo Smith
James H. Weinman
Richard Kintner
Des Moines
William Smith
Anchorage
Alaska
Raobert
Smith
Albis
William Harris
James Weinman
James Ratcliff
Kermit
Keith Holeman
Marion Lang
Joan Stangland
Perry
Shirley Campion
Barbara Kennedy
Joan Douglas
Marlene Zanders
Sandra Harriott
Chardan
Mara Jean Davis
Glenwood
Marcia Puckett
Simpson College
Sorority
Alpha Tau
Minnesota
Leavenworth
Kansas
U. S. Army
Ruben Faber Undergoes Emergency Surgery
Ruben Faber had an emergency appendectomy Monday evening at 7 15 at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville. The hospital said he is stable and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Faber
Ruben .Faber
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mrs John Laws Returns From Hospital Recuperating
Mrs John Laws was brought home Saturday from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri to recuperate after surgery.
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John Laws
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Brompton Reunion Set for Sunday July 11
The 2nd annual Brompton school reunion will be at the Brompton schoolhouse on Sunday July 11. Members and friends are invited. Basket dinner at noon. Lula R Tillmont, Secretary.
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Brompton
Lula R
Tillmont
Sec
J D Minnes Entered University Hospital for Treatment
J D Minnes entered the University hospital in Iowa City on Sunday for treatment. Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar of Centerville took him to Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Minnes
University Hospital
Iowa City
Pearl Broshar
Centerville
Frank Chambers Improves Slowly at Home
Frank Chambers is slowly improving at the home of his daughter Mrs. Dick Ballew in Moulton After six weeks in bed he is allowed to sit up in a chair for a short period each day Mrs Gerald Hunter of Blakesburg visited him Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chambers
Dick Ballew
Moulton
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club Ice Cream Sale in Park
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H club will sell home made ice cream in the park on Saturday evening July 3. Mrs. Loren Walter is the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club
Loren Walter
Lt Morgan Serves On Flagship Boxer
Navy Lt William M. Morgan serves aboard the USS Boxer flagship of Vice Admiral Phillips. The carrier conducts training with Task Force 70.2 in the South China Sea off Manila. During the Korean conflict Boxer completed four combat tours and a record flight deck arrestment tally tops 67,000 landings.
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Boxer
Navy
William M. Morgan
W. H. Morgan
Moravia
Iowa
Vera E. Foster
Centerville
W. K. Phillips
USN
1St Fleet
Korea
Far East
Local families share visits and services in Ottumwa area
Local residents report weekend travel and visits as families gather across Ottumwa and nearby towns. Dale Laws plans a Thursday visit to his parents John and Mrs Laws. Several couples and children spent Sundays with relatives, including gatherings in Cincinnati and Albia. A farm accident left Versal Robb recovering at home after hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Laws
John Laws
Dale Schreiner
Moville
J. H. Schreiner
Fred Hammond
Progressive Club
Ralph McDonough
Gerald Morgan
Howard Smith
Ralph Robinson
Jimmie
Claire Robinson
Ottumwa
M. T. Ewing
John Ewing
Moulton
Walter Scott
Howard Brock
Hiteman
Carl Cox
Bill Robinson
Frank Cox
Bill Cox
Opal Coglin
George Robinson
Levi Robinson
CWO
Smith Tharp
Almont Main
Ben, Tharp
Albia
Donald Lampman
Ronnie
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wm. Robinson
Chicago
Lampman
Marine Hospital
Marine Corps
Donald Hiatt
Bobby
Charles Broshar
Vernon Easter
Cincinnati
W. C. Bivin
Johnnie Whicker
Carl Hiatt
Versal Robb
St. Josephs Hospital
Card of Thanks for Brotherly Kindness and Flowers
Card thanks neighbors friends and relatives for kindness during sister illness and bereavement. praises neighborhood for human kindness. Signed by Dorse and Ea Taylor and Mrs Emmert Howk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorse and
Ea Taylor
Mrs. Emmert Howk
Thanking Cards and Gifts After Hospital Stay
Mrs Join Laws expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and gifts during her hospital stay and thanks neighbors and family for help at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Laws
Mrs DuVall Honored On Birthday Anniv
Mr and Mrs Harry DuVall hosted a family gathering in Newtown Missouri to honor Mrs C D DuVall on her 76th birthday. A noon dinner followed by an afternoon of visiting included L C Brantley Eve lyn Elmer Brown Mamie McGuard Mamie Brown Roy and Gene Brown Bruce Gardner Des Moines W A Wilson and sons Bob Jack W D Wilson Jimmie Russell Strunk Forrest Main Carole Archie Martin and son among other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DuVall
C. D. DuVall
L. C. Brantley
Evelyn
Elmer Brown
Mamie McGuard
Mamie Brown
Roy and
Gene
Newtown
Edd Brown
Chillicothe
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
W. A. Wilson
Bob
Jack
W. D. Wilson
Jimmie
Russell Strunk
Forrest Main
Carole
Archie Martin
Des Moines July 18 Stock Car Race Set On IMCA Schedule
The Iowa State Fair track will host the 250 lap Iowa State Championship late model stock car race on Sunday afternoon July 18. IMCA sanction approved and the Des Moines event added to the national IMCA schedule. Former champion Hershel Buchanan of Shreveport plans to drive a 1954 Hudson Hornet. Anita, Iowa driver C A Behnken seeks entry for Mel Krueger, who starred at Daytona Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Fair
L. B. Cunningham
Cunningham
International Motor Contest Association
Des Moines
Herschel Buchanan
Shreveport
Buchanan
Ted
C. A. Behnken
Anita
Behnken
Mel Krueger
Krieger
Daytona Beach
Fla
Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Ernest Helmick
Mrs. Ira Boyer and Mrs. Zell Callen entertained at a layette shower for Mrs. Ernest Helmick Thursday afternoon at the Boyer home. Entertainment included pencil games and opening gifts. Refreshments of wafers and punch were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boyer
Zell Callen
Ernest Helmick
Boyer
Grace Methodist delegates attend Lake Darling youth camp
Merri Coulson and Bobby Tam sin left Sunday to attend the intermediate camp at Lake Darling near Brighton. The delegates represent Grace Methodist Church and will be away from Sunday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merri? Coulson
Bobby Tamsin
Lake Darling
Brighton
Grace Methodist Church
Coal bids wanted for Moravia Public Schools
Bids for 225 tons of treated Stoker coal and No 1 lump coal for uptown grade building are invited by Chester Broshar secretary Moravia Public Schools. Bids due by Thursday July 15 at the secretary's office. Coal to be weighed at public scales in Moravia and delivered to school bins. Board may accept or reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Broshar
Moravia
Service Man James Wilson Returns From Korea
Sgt James Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson called relatives Friday after arriving at Camp Carson Colo after seventeen months of service in Korea He will be discharged from Camp Carson and plans to be home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Frank Wilson
Camp Carson
Colo
Korea
Helmisk Couple Welcome Son at Centerville Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ernest Helmisk welcomed a baby boy born Saturday at St Josephs Hospital Centerville. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and has been named Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Helmisk
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Richard Ni Heen
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HSL
Lola Boyer
Tassell
YMCA
Beloit, Wisc
Clair Hiatts
Stocker
Reunon
Henry Stocker
Jay
Joe Tadlocks
Rebekah
Kathryn
Richard Smith
Robert Honeyman
Karin Quick
Hilton Hustlers
Carl van Zante
Mark
Ronnie VanZante
Mark VanZante
Dwain Clark
Hilton
Larry Chance
Tom Kolfman
Gary Charity
Keith Clark
Dean Clark
Larry Spenger
Gary Rogers
Paul Koffman
John Goode
Carl VanZante
Morgan
Mrs. DuVall
Anniv
Layette
Mes
Stork
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