Rev Whitenack Named New Methodist Pastor in Moravia
The Rev Weldon O Whitenack and his family moved into the Moravia Church parsonage to lead the Moravia Circuit serving Wesley Chapel Fairview Methodist Main Station and Grace Methodist churches. He previously served in Ringgold County for six years and holds a 1953 Iowa State College graduation with further study at Garrett Biblical Institute Northwestern University Evanston. He led Portage Park Methodist in Chicago before Moravia assignment honored as one of ten outstanding evangelism churches in Rock River conference. Tentative service times are 9:00 at Fairview 10:00 at Wesley Chapel and 11:00 at Moravia. His wife Matilyn and their 27 month old daughter Debra Jo accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon O. Whitenack
Methodist
Moravia
Westey Chapel
Fairview Methodist
Main Station
Grace Methodist Church
Whitenack
Ringgold County
Iowa State College
Garrett Biblical Institute
Northwestern University
Evanston
Ilinois
Portage Park Methodist Church
Chicago
Rock River
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Aim
Matilyn
Debra Jo
Walter Newberg Dies at Ravenna Nebraska
Relatives in this area report the death of Walter Newberg of Ravenna Nebraska Funeral services were held Sunday in Ravenna He is survived by his wife Sylvia Tadlock Mrs John Tadlock is a sister in law to Mrs Newberg and Lee and Grant Tadlock are nephews None of the relatives could attend the last rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Newberg
Ravenna
Nebr
Sylvia Tadlock
John Tadlock
Newberg
Lee
Grant Tadlock
Local News Round of Sunday Visits and Family Arrivals
Local brief recounts numerous family visits and social calls across Centerville Bonaparte Keosauqua Albia Ottumwa and Monroe. Notable items include Mr and Mrs Glen Van Dorin returning from Dakota with sheep work and Rev LaVerne Smith seeking Mayo Clinic examination in Rochester Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen van Dorin
Dakota
Ray Charity
James Easter
Bonaparte
Arthur Roberts
Keosauqua
Josie Charity
Gail Catheral
Hampton
Harley Tisue
W. A. Smith
Albia
Howard Smith
Mearl Walter
Loren Walter
Sharon
Joyce
Connie
Sylvan VanDorin
Marvin Gardner
John Wilson
Neal
Maurice Walter
Marcia
Ben Jones
LaVerne Smith
Rochester
Minn
Mayo’s Clinic
Gus Johnson
Zelma
Rose Ogden
Frank Swaim
Max Hammond
Ottumwa
Ruth Hammond
Max
Luther Caster
Pam
Mary
Monroe
Luther Caster, Sr
Walter Scott
Thank you note to friends and medical staff praised
A grateful message thanks those who sent cards letters flowers gifts and mentions Dr Edwards Dr Leffert blood donors and hospital staff for care during a recent stay. The writer says the thoughtfulness will long be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Dr. Leffert
Dale Free Returns to Brooklyn Plans Madrid Flight
Dale K. Free PN3 USN has returned to Brooklyn New York and says he will soon be flown to Madrid Spain. He provides his address at US Naval Receiving Station Brooklyn New York as part of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Free
Brooklyn
New York
Madrid
Spain
Dale K. Free
US Naval
Wilson Williams wedding at Blahesi in Chillicothe
Miss Dorothy Wilson of Chillicothe and Gilbert Williams of Albia were married Saturday June at the Method church in Blahesi. Rev performed a single ring ceremony and the couple will reside in Chillicothe after a honeymoon to the Ozarks. A reception at the Williams home featured sandwiches cake ice cream coffee and punch with relatives from Albia Eddyville Cedar Rapids Independence listed as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Wilson
Chilliothe
Gilbert, Williams
Methodakesburg
Chillicothe
Ozarks
Dale Williams
C. R. Williams
Janet
Albia
E. L. Cardin
Jack
Sandy
Deedee
Eddyville
Keith Williams
Terry
Lester Williams
Rita
David
Dean
Marion Longeer
Darlene
Dennis
Gary Williams
Cedar Rapids
Gary Wilson
Joyce
Independence
Salem Reunion At Moravia Park
The third annual Salem reunion was held Sunday at Moravia Park with forty four attendees. A bountiful dinner followed a program including a letter from Rev. BD W Snender, talks by Leslie Woodward and others, poems by Mrs Harley Tistie, and prayers by Leonard Wilson. Participants hailed from Albia Lovilia Prairie City Monroe Seymour Yuma and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Moravia Park
Grace
Leslie Woodward
Morning Star
BD. W. Snender
Harry Woodward
Nell Rousseau
Harley Tistie
Leonard Wilson
Lewis Rouse
Josie Charity
John van Dalen
Cass Hamilton
Frank Wilson
Arthur Gillagpie
Chas. Burns
Haley Scott
Bessie Callen
Albia
Lovilia
Edd de Haas
Prairie City
Lavern
de Haas
Pleasantville
Arthur Gillaspie
Monroe
Kingsley
Seymour
Ray McCloud
Clara Lemaster
Frank. Wilson and Paul
Chas, Johnson
Ida Mangle
Helma Tisue
J. T. VanDorin
Harley Tisue
Methodist Men Hold Moravia Park Picnic
The Moravia Methodist men's group enjoyed a weiner roast and picnic supper in Moravia park on Thursday evening. Don Tschetter led the business session in the president James Wilson’s absence. They planned an ice cream social and a softball game in Moravia park in July with Rev. F. A. Richardson as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Don Tschetter
James Wilson
F. A. Richardson
Barry Cutkomp Recuperates From Des Moines Hernia Op
Barry Cutkomp eight month old son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Cutkomp underwent hernia surgery at Mercy hospital Des Moines Friday. He is recovering satisfactorily and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Cutkomp
Arnold Cutkomp
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
Paul Broshar
Thank you for the sympathy during illness and hospital stay
Bruce McDonough expresses gratitude to all who remembered him while ill and hospitalized in Albia, acknowledging the kindness and support received during his illness and recovery.
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Albia
Bruce McDonough
Thanking Friends for Kindness on Return Home
Mrs. C. A. Turner expresses gratitude for gifts flowers cards letters sunshine basket and other kindnesses received since returning home from an absence.
Moravia All-Stars overpower Ottumwa 28 to 4 in softball
Dick Johnson hurled a two hit game as Moravia staved off Ottumwa National Guard for 28 runs on 13 hits. Clell McDanel led Moravia with 4 for 5 including a two run homer and 8 RBI while Bud McDanel’s retirement limits pitching depth. Next home games loom Monday versus Belinda and Thursday versus Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Johnson
Moravia All-Stars
Ottumwa National Guard
Johson
Ottumwa
Johnson
Bud McDanel
McDanel
Clell McDanel
Bud
Moravia
RBI
Fred DuVall
Gary Pfannebecker
Jerry Main
Kermit Gladfelder
Belinda
Georgetown
McDonough Demonstrates Flower Arranging at Floris Club
Mrs. Max McDonough, fourth district director of Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, spoke at the rural homemakers club gathering near Floris. She demonstrated a table centerpiece using Bells of Ireland, horseradish leaves, kale, and lettuce with a neutral green bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Homemakers Club
William McClure
Floris
Ireland
McDonough
Federated Garden Clubs of
Iowa
Bruce McDonough Home From Albia Hospital
Bruce McDonough five year old son of Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough was brought home Saturday from Albia hospital where he had been a medical patient since Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce McDonough
Jack McDonough
Albia Hospital
Richard Smith Joins Boone Law Firm Announcement
Richard Smith joins Ma honey and Mahoney at Boone. He previously practiced with Schaetzle Austin Grete and Randall in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Smith and daughter Deborah move to 204 Monona Street Boone after living in Indianola for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Mahoney and Mahoney
Boone, Town
Schaetzle, Austin, Grete and Randall
Des Moines
Smith
Deborah
Boone
Monona Street
Indianola
Charles Argo Undergoes Surgery After Farm Accident
Charles Argo, seriously injured in a farm tractor crash two weeks earlier, went through surgery at St. Joseph hospital Ottumwa. Five pelvis bones were set, his leg placed in traction, and tissues of a badly burned arm were operated on. Doctors report his condition satisfactory after a 90 minute procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Argo
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Marguerita Tarr Speaks At Garden Club Meeting Moravia
Moravia Garden club hosts guest speaker Marguerita Tarr of Ames at a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Max McDonough’s home. Tarr discussed Landscaping the Home Property with tips for town beautification and shade tree care during a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerita Tarr
Moravia Garden Club
Max McDonough
Ames
McDonough
Miss Tarr
Eleanor Miller
Ira Boyer
Nellie Argo
Cushing, Okla
Ralph McDonough
O. D. DuVall
Leonard Palmer
Jess Gladfelder
Lee Tadtock
Larry Brooks
Harry Woodward
Kehrbergs Visit Grandmother and Woodwards
Mr and Mrs Verl Kehrberg of Kingsley spent Wednesday and Thursday with her grandmother Mrs O G Woodward and Harry and Frank Woodwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verl Kehrberg
Kingsley
0. G. Woodward
Harry and
Frank Woodwards
Nazarene Church Services Preview Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 9 00, Morning worship at 10 00, N P S at 7 15, Evening service at 8 00, Mid week prayer service Wednesday at 8 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev Weldon Whiternck as pastor with Delmar Dowd as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday school at 10 00 a m worship at 11 00 a m M F 8 00 pm evenings service at 7 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whiternck
Delmar Dowd
First Christian Church Protestant Service Schedule
Donald Plum is pastor and Mrs Birdie Main is Superintendent Sunday school begins at 10:00 a m with Communion and sermon at 11:00 a m Women’s aid quilting meets in the church basement Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev F A Richardson is pastor and Carl Van Zante Sunday School superintendent. Activities include 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship with the sermon The Partial and the Perfect, 8:00 p.m. Evening Worship The Greatness of Gods Goodness. Tuesday July 8 7:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Church Night. Friday July 11 E U B ministers Albia Group meeting at local church and 8:00 p.m. W S W S meeting at Mrs E G Hawk home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
Albia
E. G. Hawk
Fellowship Gathering at Christian Church
The monthly fellowship gathering was held Wednesday evening at the Christian church. A Bible quiz and games hour were led by Mrs. Maud Coltrain and Mrs. Glen Fowler. Mrs. Marshall Perry led the devotional. Refreshments were served during social hour by Mrs. C. D. DuVall and Mrs. Nelle Utterback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Maud Coltrain
Glen Fowler
Marshall Perry
C. D. DuVall
Nelle Utterback
Double Ring Ceremony Unites Kaster Kraber at Lovilia
Lovilia June wedding unites Sue Kaster and Paul Kraber at St. Peter's Church in a double ring rite. The ceremony featured gladiolus decor, Papich sisters as singers, and nuptial music by Frances Papich. Attendants wore lavender and white, guests hailed from Albia Des Moines Centerville and beyond, and a reception followed in the church hall. The bride, a Moravia graduate, will live in Riverside Illinois after a honeymoon in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Kaster
Orph Kaster
Paul Kraber
James Kraber
Albia
St. Peter's Church
Lovilia
George Snell
Frances Papich
Jack Easter
Ray Darrah
Des Moines
Harold Brown
Papich
Carol Kraber
Jim Kraber
Dixon
Tlinois
Don Kraber
Kaster
LaVonne Card
Barbara Stenneff
Illinois
Jean Paxston
Judy Darrah
Sovilla
Centerville
Dixon, Dainois
Moravia
Moravia High School
Albia High School
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Chicago
South Dakota
Riverside
Moravia To Host Softball Tourney
Moravia will host the eleventh district softball tournament the week of July 14 under Maurice Walter of Moravia All Stars. The winner and runner up advance to the state meet in Boone on August 3. Teams from Mahaska Keokuk Washington Waello Monroe Jefferson Van Buren Davis and Appanoose may enter. Defending champions are the Sigourney Merchants. Teams signed include Moulton Ottumwa Merchants Ottumwa Eagles Pulaski and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Walter
Moravia
Moulton
Ottumwa Merchants
Ottumwa Eagles
Pulaski
Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Kaster in Ottumwa
A pink and blue shower for Mrs Verl D. Kaster of Ottumwa was held Friday at I F hall. Hostesses included Mrs Mettie Roland Mrs Ernest Underwood Mrs Robert DuVall and Mrs Clifford Offill. After bingo the honoree opened gifts. Refreshments featured angel food cake heavenly hash coffee iced tea mints and nuts. Out of town guest Mrs Richard McDanel attended.
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Verl D. Kaster
Ottumwa
F. Hall
Mettie Roland
Ernest Underwood
Robert DuVall
Clifford Offill
Richard McDanel
Moravia White Sox edge Albia Yankees in tight win
Moravia White Sox beat Albia Yankees 42 to 11 on a two hour forty minute game at Moravia field. Ed Oehler started for Moravia, later relieved by Kenny Ellison, with Tomlin earning the win. Oehler had three hits. Hel mix, Strong and Tomlin had two each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia White Sox
Albia Yankees
Moravia
Ed Oehler
Kenny Ellison
Tomlin
McCoy
Keith Helmick
Oehler
Smith
Helmick
Albia
Ronnie Woodward
Fred Strong
Lovilia Indians
Lovilia
White Sox
Dennis Doud
Bobby Tomlin
Strong
Bob Burns
Woodward
Burns
Sew and So Club Annual Reunion in Moravia Park
Members of the Sew and So club will hold their annual reunion at Moravia park at Sunday noon on July 6. All former members are cordially invited to attend.
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Sew and So
Moravia Park
Brompton School Reunion Set for July 13 in Moravia Park
The Brompton school reunion is planned at Moravia Park on Sunday July 13 with a basket dinner at noon. Members and friends are invited. Lula R Tillmont serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton School
Moravia Park
Lula R. Tillmont
Stocker Reunion Planned for Moravia Park
A Stocker reunion is scheduled for Sunday July 13 at Moravia Park, organized by Mrs. Ralph Robinson. The event invites former Stocker family members to gather for a community reunion.
Incumbents Named As Moravia School Directors
Moravia Community school district voters turnout was 133 for the board and treasurer election. Warren Rouse was re elected president as the former board members were retained and plans for the coming year's budget were discussed.
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Moravia Community
Distrit
Warren Rouse
Jack Martin
Dale Riegel
Guy Argo
Carl VanZante Tapipeee
Earl Boyers Honored at 25th Anniversary
Earl and Mrs. Boyer celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Centerville home. About eighty relatives attended from Des Moines Knoxville Burlington Mediapolis Hinsdale and Centerville. A family dinner was held at Moravia park with distant guests arriving Friday night.
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Earl Boyer
Boyer
Centerville
Ira Boyer
Jack Lamb
al Stober
Harry Pearson
Des Moines
al Staher
Knoxville
Kenneth
Ronnie
Moravia Park
John Martindale
James Martindale
Pam
Burlington
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
Births in Centerville Moravia and Cedar Falls area families
Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Massman of Melrose welcomed a son at 10 06 a m July 1 at St Josephs Centerville weighing pounds 9 ounces. Sandra Charlene born June 30 at 3 37 pm at St Joseph Centerville weighs 7 pounds. Grandparents Burns Hawk Bay er Gardner and great grandparents listed. Clyde Gardner Albia parent noted. Carrie Lynn weight 7 pounds 142 ounce born June 27 Mercy Oskaloosa to Mrs Gardner sister of Moravia resident Stocker. Janet Holiday born June 24 weighs 8 pounds 9 4 ounces. grandparents Mrs Frank Rogers Moravia and Mr and Mrs M V Shipley Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Massman
Melrose
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Walter Waggoner
Ceterville
Martha Massman
Clara Massman
Everett Hawik
Mystic Route 1
Sandra Charlene
St. Joseph Hospital
Russell Burns
Clem Hawk
Plano
Allie Bayer
Mary Burns
Clyde Gardner
Albia
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Carrie Lynn
Fred Hainline
Gardner
Clifford Stocker
Moravia
James Rogers
Cedar Falls
Janet Holiday
Frank Rogers
M. V. Shipley
Waterloo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. Whitenack
New Methodist
Logal News
Wilson-Williams
Blahesi
C. A. Turner
Mrs. McDonough
Boone Law Firm
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Kaster-Kraber
Mrs. Kaster
Albia Yanks
Stocker
Ralph Robinson
Earl Boyers
Sue Simmons
Hinsdale, Ii
Mrs. Mearl Walter
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