Williams Sufficool Bride Weds in Cedar Rapids
Miss Doris Williams became the bride of James Sufficool on June 7 1947 at St Pauls Methodist Cedar Rapids in a white gladiolus and snapdragon altar setting. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with Merton Green officiating and a reception at the church parlors. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where both are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Williams
Jame
St. Paul's Matudist Church
Cedar Rapids
Merton B. Green
Charles R. Atkinson
Harry E. Williams
Third Ave
S. E
Glenn A. Sufficool
Oakland Ave
N. E
Moravia
Jeannie Williamson
Robert Sufficool
Williams
Beverly Beach
Priscilla Drohman
Sew and So Club Party Honors Wilsons at Turners
Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and Mr and Mrs John Van Zante hosted the Sew and So club at the Turners home on June 25. The highlight was four mock weddings by the children honoring Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson who recently marked their 26th wedding anniversary. Mrs Davis presented a rose corsage to Mrs Wilson and a gift to the couple. A white elephant sale provided much merriment and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Turner
Ralph Davis
John van Zante
Sew and So
Turner Home
Frank Wilson
Taylor Toilers Tour At New Hope School
The Taylor Toilers held a noon basket dinner at New Hope School, then boys and men played baseball in the afternoon. The group visited each project while attendees included Ivan Harsh family Don Pettibone family Earl Boyer family Ernest Jiatt family Mr and Mrs Bex Lewis Virginia Bob Carter Mary Turner and Jack McDanel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Toilers
New Hope School
Ivan Harsh
Don Pettibone
Earl Boyer
Ernest Jiatt
Bex Lewis
Virginia
Bob Carter
Mary Turner
Jack McDanel
Youths Fellowship Group entertained at local home
The Youths Methodist Fellowship group were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. FE. Bishop Sunday evening after the Youths meeting at 6:30. In charge were Mrs. Bishon, Mrs. Fred Tilmont, Mrs. Fred Blaupriott and Rev. J.C. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youths Methodist Fellowship
D. FE. Bishop
Bishon
Fred Tilmont
Fred Blaupriott
J.C. Davis
Appreciation Note From Mrs Merle Fullerton
In appreciation I thank my friends and relatives for the cards received during my illness at Smith hospital in Albia. Mrs. Merle Fullerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Hospital
Albia
Merle Fullerton
Promoted Manotov Met’yory and Spouse See Army Promotion
Mr and Mrs Marry Metyory report that Exagene has been promoted by Cor una in the Army. He is stationed in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry
Appreciation Note From Incomplete Message
A brief note expresses thanks for greetings and support received while in a group setting, mentioning a person named Geng Glodfelder and referencing friends who helped during that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geng Glodfelder
Cooperative Dinner Honors McCrory Family Guests
A cooperative dinner at the Harry McCrory home honored his sister and family, with Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Smith of Watertown and many relatives from Ottumwa Center ville Mystic and Burlington attending. The day included a meal sent to Nan and Kate McCrory who could not be present, and Chas Walden helped during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCrory
Mire
F. I. Smith
Watertown
Ida McCrory
Larry Adams
Burlington
J. S. McCrory
Ottumwa
John Miller
Centerville
Chas Poney
Chuckie
Paul David
Sim Howell
Patty
Betty
Georgie
Chas
Mystic
Loyd McCrory
Steve Benge
Stevie
Bobbie
Louis V. Schaffner
Tom McCrory
Richard
Francis
Culler
Chas. Walden
Nan
Kate McCrory
Birthday Dinner Honors McDonough Clan at Home
A birthday dinner Sunday honored Jack and Max McDonough with their mother hosting. Attendees included Gordon Watkins and son Gordon Dell, Ottauwe residents Mrs Arch Harding, Mr and Mrs F L Buckmaster, Ralph McDonough, Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and Peas Ralph, Mr and Mrs Max McDonough, Deana and Marty Luu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Max McDonough
Myr
Gordon Watkins
Gordon Dell
Arch Harding
Ottauwe
FL H
Buckmaster
Ralph McDonough
Jack McDonough
Peas
Ralph
Deana
Marty Luu
Regulity pivoting of Attiouity Lidge No. 62 meet
A notice from the A. PL and A. Maite schedules the July 7 gathering at 8:00 p m. near Wil ling brothers Welcomne Bisby and W. Mt. Coulson acting as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attiouity
Lidge No. 62
A. PL & A. Maite
Willing Brothers Welcomne
Bisby, W. Mt
Nazarene Church Calls Rev F A Hahn Pastor
The Motravia Church of the Nazarene calls Rev F A Hahn of Farmington to be pastor here. Rev Burd leaves Keokuk after Sunday August 17, with Hahn to preach August 24. Hahn has led Farmington Nazarene church and held notable Iowa pastorates. he was the unanimous choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motravia Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Farmington
Burd
Keokuk
Rev Hahn
Farmington Nazarene Church
Iowa
Revival by Rev Burd in Missouri Mission
Rev W E Burd of Moravia Church of the Nazarene sails to Jefferson City Missouri for a two week revival. Services will proceed at the Nazarene church in Moravia on Sundays while he is away with a supply minister from Oskaloosa preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Burd
Moravia
Long to Join Barber Supply As Assistant Office Worker
Ruby Long resigns as bookkeeper for Oehler Bros Oil Co after nearly four years and will start next Monday as assistant to Harry Pearson at Success Barber and Beauty Supply. Joyce Burd takes the Oehler role while planning to enter Olivet College. Moravia Booster Club to meet Tuesday July 8 at 6:30 PM with supper at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oehler Bros. Oil Co
Success Barber & Beauty Supply
Harry Pearson
Joyce Burd
Olivet College
Kankakee
Ilinois
Long
Oehler Bros
Ruby Long
Moravia
The
Christian Church
Maple Grove Social Roundup of Sunday Guests
Lois Jean Stott reports a flurry of visits as Maple Grove residents hosted and visited friends and relatives over the weekend. Several families enjoyed dinners, afternoon calls, and Sunday gatherings at various homes including the Fay Paxton Gabe Johnson Grant Tadlock Bert Arnold Louis Schaffner and Albert Tomas households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Lois Jean Stott
Riley Callen
Dale
Loren, Walter
Carl Boyer
Fay Paxton
MacMcGuire
J. L. Dodd
Frank O'Conner
Norris
Perley Boyer
Butch
Tilman Stocker
Near Albia
Bert Arnold
Betty Wilson
Clarence Schaffner
Louis Schaffner
Ralph Robinson
Gabe Johnson
Morgan Tomas
Albert Tomas
Strawberry picking visits and family gatherings across towns
Mrs. Frank Starcevie returns to Rock Island after helping with canning strawberries at John Moffatt home. Dewaine Stansberry spends time at Coy Swift home. Otia Fuller Mildred and Lesley Bennett visit John Moffatt home for canning. Lena Brock of Hiteman stays at Frank Cox home. A birthday dinner for Jacob Stevens at Moulton includes Mrs. Frank Cox and others. Roy Moffatt and Dwight Runnells visit Will Moffatt and Art Ekwall homes respectively. Richard Ekwall visits Coy Swift home. Everett Stansberry and son Dwight stop by John Moffatt home Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Starcevie
Rock Sgand
John Moffatt
Dewaine Stansberry
Coy Swift
Otia Fuller
Mildred
Lesley Bennett
Lena Brock
Hiteman
Frank Cox
Mary
Billy
Carl
Roy
Jacob Stevens
Moulton
Joe Lucas Jr
Art Ekwall
Ottumwa
Roy Moffatt
Will Moffatt
Richard Ekwall
Everett Stansberry
Dwight
Dwight Runnells
Ottuma Toa
GUESTS AT C. G. DAVIS HOME SUNDAY
Dinner guests Sunday at the C G Davis home included Mr and Mrs Russell Davis and family of Hareford. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Harold Davis and family of Blakesburg and Mr and Mrs Rulph Davis and Linda. Brompton school reunion planned for Sunday July 13 with basket dinner. secretary Luly R Tilmont invites members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Davis
Russell Davis
Hareford
Harold Davis
Blakesburg
Rulph Davis
Linda
Brompton School
Brompton Seriugl
Luly R. Tilmont
Two 1947 MHS grads employed in capital
Deana McDonough left Monday for Des Moines to begin duties as typist clerk in the Social Welfare offices. Lois Hawk, her classmate, also works in the same office. The two will live in an apartment together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deana McDonough
Des Moines
Social Welfare
Lois Hawk
Deana
CuthcaeS Evangelical United Brethren Church Services
Earl Rabuck, pastor, directs Sunday School at 10:00 p m with Donald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 10:50 a m, Youth Fellowship 7:00 p m, Music and Preaching 8:00 p m, prayer meeting Wednesday. You are invited to come to church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Jones
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Sunday Schedule
Grace Methodist Church Moravia offers Sunday School at 10:00 with Delmar Dowd as superintendent and preaching at 11:00 led by Rev J C Davis. Wesley Chapel holds services at 9:30 and 10:30 with Sunday School at 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
J. C. Davis
Delmar Dowd
Sn Pde
Wesley Chapel
Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and Speakers
Sunday schedule lists 10 morning Sunday School with Horace Schaffner as Superintendent. Communion at 10 50. Worship at 11 00 with Horace and Clarence Schaffner alternating in the pulpit. Evening service at 8 00 with Schaffner brothers preaching in turns each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Schaffner
Race
Clarence Schaffne
Schaffner_brothers
Church Schedule at Nazarene Church
W. E. Burd pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m with MH Johnson superintendent Morning Worship at 11 00 a m N Pe leads 8 00 p m worship service 8 00 p m Thursday Prayer and Bible Study sessions noted in the week agenda
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
MH. Johnson
Vosburgh Social Notes From Mrs Emmett Derby
Mr and Mrs Joe Atkinson left Thursday for Richland Washington after ten days with Roy Miller and family. The Derbys and Rex visited the Tarrs on Friday evening. Delbert Calhoun spent Wednesday at the diner. Loy Free Otumwa and Haver Free were dinner guests at Wayne Thompsons. Roy Sheldon and family and W G O Hara and family had ice cream and angel food cake at Emmett Derbys Friday. Delbert Calhoun spent Friday at James Calhouns. Grover Gillispie and family from near Albia visited Wayne Thompsons Sunday afternoon. David helped with haying. The Derbys and son Larry spent Saturday night in Albia with Luc Derby. Roy Miller and Joe Atkinson attended Bertha McOud funeral services in Plano Sunday. Joe Atkinson, Mrs Ralph Walker, Mrs E J Turner were dinner guests with Mrs C A Miller and Hattie on Wednesday. Emmett Derby visited Roy Sheldon Monday morning. Wayne Thompson’s wife spent part of Friday afternoon with her parents Haver Free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Derby
Joe Atkinson
Richland
Washington
Roy Miller
A. E. Derby
Rex
Robert Tarr
Delbert Calhoun
Loy Free
Ottumwa
Haver
Wayne Thompson
Albia
Luc Derby
Plano
Bertha Mc Oud
Ralph Walker
E. J. Turner
C. A. Miller
Hattie
Roy Sheldon
Haver Free
J. R. Callen
Yale
Harry van Antwerp
Kenneth Free
Jack Long
Amos McGrighy
Centerville
Richard Davis
Detroit
J. C. Davis
Davis
Howard Evans
P. D. Schreiner
Eddyville
Frank McCord
Herschel Johnson
Aleta Marie
John Iverson
Stanhope
Dale Callen
Des Moines
Bessie Boshak
Los Angeles
California
A. W. Kincade
Frank Sweim
Albert Hoskingon
Hoskingon
Smith Hospital
Roland Mertz
Janice
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Homer Hamilton
Harry Pearson
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Iberta Rick
St. Joseph Hospital
Edwin Spencer
Burlington
Paul Spencer
M. H. Elson
Spirit Lake
Elmer Roland
Allan Griffith
Marvin
Lewis McKim
Lawrence Roland
T. E. Campbell
W. N. Miller
Carl Coffin
Seymour
Otha Hiatt
Lovee
Luis Jean
Amoi Campbell
Kinser Valley By George R Darby
Donald says he leaves Estes Park Colorado for Denver then Vallejo California to visit his sister and family My and Mrs Norman Firkins. Rain and wind hit Kinser Valley with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinser Valley
George R. Darby
Donald
Estes Park
Colorado
Denver
Vallejo
Calif
Norman Firkins
Cloud Hawk
Jo Ellen Stansberry
Dana Wright
Moulton
Moultua
Wilson
Bert McClane
J W McDanel Dies Services Monday
J W McDanel of near Main Station died Saturday at St Joseph hospital Centerville after a stroke. He was 75 years old. Funeral at Main Station Methodist church Monday with Rev W E Burd. burial in Fairview cemetery. Survived by six children, twenty grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, two sisters and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
William McDanel
Main Station
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Main Station Methodist Church
W. E. Burd
Turner Funeral Home
Fairview Cemetery
J. W. McDanel
Moravia
Iowa
Appanoose County
South Dakota
Effie Viola Luse
William Guy
Lyndon
Lloyd
Ryman J
Fairplay
Coto
Shirley Townsend
Unionville
Linnie Hilton
Artie Broshur
Claudie Boyer
Orange
Calif
Sadie Tisue
Compton
Cora ‘Oehler
Ottumwa
Ryman McDanel
Douglas Family Social Notes From Centerville
Mr George Scott and children ran errands in Centerville Monday morning. Several visitors dropped by Centerville on Monday and Tuesday. The Scott family hosted and visited friends through the week. A soil conservation field trip occurred at the Scott home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Frank O Connner visited Friday. The Carr reunion hosted guests including Lillian Blamer. The Cridlebaugh and Smith families spent several evenings with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Centerville
Mito Walker
Lonnie Dean
Frederick Bears
Alva Cridlebaugh
Ruby
Clifford Wood
Milo Walker
Frank O
Lillian Blumer
Brookheld
George Scotts
Frank O’conner
Earl Brinegar
Baby
Carr
Lillian Blamer
Brookfield
Kenneth Blamers
Marianne Scott
Lillian
Alva Cridiebaugh
Judith Ann
James Smith
Alpha ,Hayworths
Picnic Honoring Deana McDonough At Centerville Park
Sunday school class of the Methodist church hosted a picnic in Centerville park for Deana McDonough. Monroe township 4-H plans an ice cream social at the Harold Mason home Tuesday evening July 8 with a backup at the Hilton church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deana McDonough
Tillment
The
Methodist Church
Centerville Park
Monroe Township
Harold Mason
Hilton Church
Flight Of The Stork Delivers A Fort Madison Family
Mr and Mrs Claude Magee of Fort Madison welcomed an eight pound six ounce baby girl JudithDiabe born June Her mother Susie Tarr is the daughter of Mr and Mrs RK L Parr A daughter born Wednesday June 26 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Wirthhead of Melville at St Joseph hospital Centerville Twins a boy and girl born June 24 to Mr and Mrs Loren Schulte of Springfield Ohio Mrs Schulte daughter of Mr and Mrs Mead Mee.Juhu debs of Murovig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude 2
Magee
Fort Madison
Judith Diabe
Susie Tarr
RK. L.parr
Ben
Clarence Wiithhead
Meiavin
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Wem
Loren Schulte
Springfiell, Ohiv
Schultz
Meeid Mee
Juhu Debs
Murovig
Citywide Crackdown On Firecrackers Announced By Mayor
Mayor P. K. Horner warns it's unlawful to fire crackers inside city limits and orders an immediate stop. Officials note many elderly and sick residents are being disturbed by crackers tossed from cars. offenders will be arrested and prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Horner
Cad Adams Dies In Albia Hospital
Cad Adams died after a brief illness in Albia at 72 years old. He had been hospitalized since June 20 following a stroke and funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home in Moravia. Interment was in Sales Cemetery. he was born September 2, 1874 in Appanoose County and survived by three nephews Merrill Adams Glee and James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cad Adams
Smith
Albia
Turner Funeral Home
W. E. Burd
Moravia
Church of the ‘Nazarene
Sales
Calvin Ancel Adama
Appanoose County
Hugh Monroe Adams
Elizabeth Lockman Adams
Quiller
Merrill Adams
Ottumwa
Glee
James
Local residents keep busy with visits around Plano and beyond
A series of social notes tracks visits and travel across Iowa towns. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Callen and Yale spent Monday at the Harry Van Antwerp home near Plano, with many others listed visiting kin or traveling to Centerville Eddyville and Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Elson, Roland, and Griffiths joined family gatherings and hospital connections, as fami ly and friends share time from Centerville to Webster area.
Local residents visit family and friends across towns
A long list of visits unfolds as Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Albert of Arlington Virginia spend days in Moravia with Margery Tracy and other friends. Numerous dinners calls and Sunday visits connect many local families including Veach Hiatt Carter and Rollie Carter with Des Moines Clinton and Ames as they travel and care for relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Albert
Arlington
Margery Tracy
Moravia
Albert
Virginia
George
Richard Morrison
Dorothy
Wm. I. Morrison
Unionville
Howard Carson
Chas. Johnson
Ottumwa
Ruby Johnson
Western Union
Walter Harper
Martha Me‘Kim
Lawrence Roland
J. B. Bruckshaw
Gwyn
Eau Claire
Wis
Rollie Carter
Russel Davis
Hartford
0. G. Davis
Janice Davis
E G. Hawk
Clyde Main
Madelyn
Centerville
A. O. Main
Garrett Pence
Francis
Rozalia
Centralia
Wash
Seigel Pence
George Pence
Beckford
Clinton
Earl Wayland
Pavenport
Wayland
U. S
Grace Peterson
Chari- Won
Paul Broshar
Jo Ellen
Skip
Loyd Carter
Bobby
Bill Wakefield
Council Bluffs
W. V. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Sunder
Theo Murdy
Moulton
C. L.hartinger
Munday
Winterset
Stell Carter
Hugh Bellinson
Warren Ainsley
Lucus
Russell Mikesell
Larry
Chairton
al Walker
Des
Lewis Maks
Lawrence Roland Gite
Henry Prow Marks 40 Years With I S A Centerville
Henry Prow, Moravia, is the oldest I S A Centerville Utilities Co employee with 40 years of service. A supper at Centerville Christian Church honored staff with 10 years plus. Prow, absent due to his wife’s illness, received a 10 carat emblem for 40 years. Moravia attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Guy McDanel, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schaffner Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby. Ashby earned a 25 year emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville District of Iowa
Southern Utilities Co
Henry Prow
Moravia
Centerville
Guy McDanel
Louis Schaffner, Jr
Raymond Ashby
Ashby
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James Sufficaol
Chicago
Bert Luse
Carl Shaeffer
Milo Shaeffer
Milo, Jr
Clyde Gladfelder
Darlene
Harry Rueschau
Gene Judge
W. Kincade
SEW and SO Club
New
Progressive Club
Lester Brain
John Veach
Gerald Morgan
Howard Smith
Norman Ward
Nazarene Church
F.A. Hahn
Missouri
Barber Supply
Frankin
C. G. Davis
Luten Walter
Dale Catten
Henry
Aftwerp
Plano Wai
Destley
M.H.S. Grads
Cuthcaes
Church of Christ
Douglas By
Ruby Cridlebaugh
Jesus
Faliehen Winsler
Lane
Wiley Roynore
San Angelo
Texas
Max Fife
Dennis
North Holywood
C. R. Sandifer
Clarence Stocker
Cooper
Monroe County
Sth
Farm Bureau Vum Mittee
Kirk Wood
Storehuyper
James Abee
Rose Marie
St Charles
Mer
Curtis Burton
Harold Burtini
Keith Cateron
Newton
Teron
An Fon
Mira
C. C. Coulson
Roy Neylor
Green Mountain
Bill Woodward
Carpenter
Wieking
Browning, Mo
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