Glwb Plans Demonstration at Sherwood Recreation Room
The Moravia Garden Club sponsors a flower demonstration on July 19 at 1 30 in Grace Methodist recreation room Sherwood. Miss Adelena Sampson, longtime homemaking instructor, will lead the event and county residents may bring containers for planting or crafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood
Extension
Hortefron
State College
Moravia Garden Club
Grace Methodist Écreation Room
Adelena
Misa
Sampson
T.achool
Comery and Richard Hudgens Wed
The marriage of Miss Helen ia Comery of Staten Island to Richard Merrill Hudgens took place May 27 at the Rectory Black River New York by Rev James Fix Sr. A white embroidered organdy gown and a white organdy dress with black velvet were worn. Wil Scanlon served as best man. A dinner and reception followed at Club Colonial Watertown. The bride, a graduate, is employed by the Army at Fort Wadsworth Station. The roll call theme Favorite Flower and Shrub appeared in the program. A small fruit garden demonstration was given by Mrs Ben Vina and Mrs Lee Hiatt. About twenty members and guests attended. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Ia Comery
John
Staten” Island
New
Richard’ Merrill Hudgens
Harold Hud- Morriis
James Fix
Black River
N.Y
William Scanlon
Wil Scanlon
Colonial
Watertown
Bride
Academy
Army
Fort Wads
Ben ‘Vina
Lee Hiatt
Mira
Max’ McDonough
Mesdames Williams
Harley '‘Tistle
William Gardner
Warren DuVall
Kart Boyer
Leater _ Ba
Naval Reserve midshipmen begin two week amphibious training
Jack Broshar of Morgan Iowa a third-year student at Iowa State College will join 950 naval reserve officers training corps midshipmen from 52 colleges arriving July 5 at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek Virginia for an intensive two week course. Training covers ashore and afloat amphibious operations.
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Naval Reserve Officera Training Corps
Naval Amphibious Base
Little Creek
Jack Broshar
Morgvin
Iowa
Tows State College
Ams
Doteons End Vie with Moravia Relatives
A letter notes Doteons ending a visit with Moravia relatives and plans a Portland Michigan trip to see Mrs. Dotson's sister Mrs. J P Ball. They expect a Wyoming drive through the Black Hills and return to Fort Lewis around July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daxcon Dotson
Portland
Michigan
Sevens Reunion Planned at Centerville Park
A Sevens Reunion will be held at Centerville Park on the third Spadey, July 16. Relatives and drigada are welcome to attend this community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park
Drigada
Public sale dates set for residence property in hot weather
Public sale dates announced for the hot Toronto residence of a property owner on Saturday afternoon. The notice emphasizes the event location and timing while omitting other details from the fragment.
Fall Festival Horn Next Wednesday at Moravia Community Hall
The Moravia Fall Festival committee invites all officers and members to attend the festival at the Moravia community building next Wednesday evening July 12. PF Horner president urges attendance and outlines roles for officers and committee heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie
PF. K. Horner
Local Social News Highlights Visits and Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Mjsx McDonough and family and Mrs Garnet McDonough spent Tuesday in Des Moines visiting. Families and friends from Udell Blakesburg and Centerville shared picnics, church events, and casual visits around the area. Notable names include Mrs Eva Main, Ruth Martin's funeral, and lyceum style weekend visits among neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mjsx McDonough
Garnet -McDonough
Suesday
Des Moines
Tan Dagle
Miss Iam
Melma Tisue
Mabelh Ben “Jones
Molly Malin Puesday
C. C. Coulson
Levi Coulson
Mabel
Bertha
Glenn Coulson
Rockford
Harvey Andrews
Norma
Dwight
Johnnie
Charles” Andrews
Barbara Mohrrall
Mra
W. M. Tolbert
Seymour
C. H. Andrews
Udell
Albert Tubaugh
Richard Tubaugh
Andy Andrews
Lloyd EB. Luse
Centerville
J. R. Callen
Gene McCracken
Pat
Hammond
Roas Wells
J. R.callen
Dale Laws
Blakesburg
Eva Main
Millie Frits
D. E. Bishop
Ruth Martin
Ralph Harshbarger Land
Larry
Norfolk
Nebr
Don Utley
David and Dane
Neligh
Mra. Woodwang
Pace
Madge Hough
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Tillmont
Ezra Coltrain
Lowell Harris
Newton
Kenneth Coltrain
Clyde Plummer
Mary Rowe Main
Marilyn Histt
Albia
Al‘bia
Bend
Surig
Thompson Family Highlighted as Local Farm Stewards
Pictured is Wayne H Thompson Emily and Bruce Bryan a farm family from the Iconium area. Wayne and Emily born in Iconium area with Wayne’s mother Nellie Thompson and Emily’s parents I H Free nearby. Wayne’s family runs a 262 acre farm. Emily a Moravia High School 1940 graduate who later taught at Pleasant Hill. They married November 21 1948 and attend Iconium Methodist church. Bruce enjoys livestock work. The Thompsons are active Monroe County Farm Bureau members and longtime community and religious contributors.
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Union
Wayne H. Thompson
Bruce Bryan
Iconium
Wayne
Emily
Nellie Thompson
Toonium
I. H. Free
Seonlim
Honéy Eréék
Wayne Land
Heanium
Moravia
Pleasant Hill
Albia High School
Albion
Buffalo Wallow
Iconium Methodist Church
Bruce
Monroe County
Thompson
Skating Rink Opening Draws Large Local Crowd
A large crowd attended the opening of the new skating rink on Sunday evening. Nearly 200 skaters took the floor as the well lighted, screened rink drew visitors from Centerville, Akbin, Ottumwa and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Kincade announced nightly skating from 7:30 to 10:30 p m and weekend matinees 2:00 to 4:00 p m.
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Centerville
Akbin
Ottumwa
Ensign Rogers to Serve Awaiting Roanoke Arrival
Ensign James H. Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ni Rogers Moravia will be temporarily assigned to the Fifth Naval District in Roanoke while awaiting the arrival of the U S S Roanoke. A Centerville High School and Centerville Junior College graduate, he earned a Missouri University degree in June 1960. He has spent a 20 day leave with his parents in Moravia.
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Ensign James
H. Rogers
Frank Ni Rogers
Moravia
Jeff July Lk
Norfolk
Var
Fifth Naval District
U.S.S. Roanoke
Ensign Rogers
Centerville
Centerville Junior College
University of Missouri
James
Haa
Endeavor Group Hosts Park Weiner Roast Event
The senior and intermediate Christian Endeavor group of the E U B church held a monthly party at Moravia park Monday evening. They enjoyed a weiner roast around the park fireplace and later skated at Hilltop skating rink. Sponsored by Miss Mabel Coulson and Rev and Mrs Leo Wilson.
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Christian Endeavor
E. U. B. Church
Moravia Park
Park Fires Place
Hilltop
Mabel Coulson
Leo Wilson
Ice Cream Social by Busy Maidens 4-H Club
The Busy Maidens 4 H club will host an ice cream social at the Hilton church on Tuesday evening July 11. Wendell Cloyed will speak and show pictures on Germany. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidens 4-H Club
Hilton Church
Wendell Cloyed
Germany
Brompton School Reunion Set for July 9 at School House
Members and friends are invited to attend the 48th annual Brompton school reunion at the school house on Sunday July 9. Basket dinner at the noon hour. Mrs. Lula R Tillmont, See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton School
Lula R
Tillmont
See
Thanking friends for letters and gifts during illness
Mrs. Frences Burton expresses gratitude to friends who sent letters and gifts while she was in the hospital and convalescing at home. She notes the distance and being among strangers made the kindness especially appreciated and says her thanks will not be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frences Burton
Kind thoughts thanked after hospital stay and shop closure notice
Miss Eleanor H. Miller expresses gratitude for hospital well wishes cards and flowers from friends. The M. A. Johnson barber shop and supply company closes this week for employee vacation.
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M. A. Johnson Barber Shop
Wesley Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Conflicts
Grace ministry notes list McConnell as minister with Sunday School at 9:46 and Morning Worship at 10:30. Services include a talk titled Were Ye There with subject topics. A missionary group meets Wednesday afternoon at 2:80 p.m. involving Bobby Tomlin. church school and worship details appear with irregular timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Wannelts McConnell
Miniater
Church School
Church Activities At Nazarene Church This Week
Pastor P A Hahn leads a schedule including Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Young People meeting at 7 40 p m Junior meeting at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday evening An announcement lists Mrs Hahn as Sunday School Superintendent and outlines weekly gatherings for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of the Nazarene
P. A. Hahn
Mra. Hahn
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notes
Lee Wilson pastor Harold Mason leads Sunday worship at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
United Brethren.Church
Lee Wilson
Harold Mason
Moravia Church of Christ Sunday Schedule
The Moravia Church of Christ lists Bible school at 10 00 am with Eugene McCrory as superintendent The Lord's Supper and sermon at 11 09 am led by Billy Schaffner Bible study at 8 00 pm An evangelistic service is conducted by Clarence Schaffner on Wednesday at 8 00 pm All are invited to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Eugene ‘McCrory
Billy Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Busy Maidens Hold All Day Meeting
The Busy Maidens 4-H club met for an all day session at Donna Rogers home. President Donna Rogers led the meeting with talks on Attractive Centerpieces Courtesy and table settings. Aileen Turner spoke on centerpieces and plans for an ice cream social at Hilton church on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidens 4-H
Donna Rogers
Aileen Turner
Patty Rogers
Patty
Hilton Church
Donna Woodward
Carolyn Hawk
Mrs. Rogers
E. U. B. Youth Entertain Albia Young People
Moravia Christian Endeavor youths hosted Albia E. U. B. church groups Friday evening at the local church A film on Camp Omspe was shown Refreshments of watermelon were served at the close About thirty people attended the get together
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Moravia
Iconium WSCSS Holds Meeting at Teonium Church
The June meeting of Iconium WSCSS met at Teonium Methodist Church on Thursday June 29 led by Mrs Wayne Thompson with devotional by Ruth McCord. Members heard a May program on missionary work and a letter from Richard Dicks in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Teonium
Wayne Thompson
Ruth McCord
Glenna Dicks
Florence Dicks
Nona Dicka
South
Richard Dicks
Navy
Edwards
Bertha Overturff
Hazel Rinehart
Ben Pickrell
Kldred Estlock and
Kenney
Dell Hellyer
Delbert Calhoun
Richard Dee
Clyde Dicks
Edward McCord
Martha and
Orville
Bruce
Cisrence Whitehead
Sandra
Pearle Free
Pearl Kelsey
Patty of
Hampton
Harold Argo
Flo Frame
Carrie Turner
Yeele Chisty
Jennie Jennings
Ices Scott
Nonake
Iry Lou
Amy Hiner
Maude Turner
Blanche Argo
B.C. Whitehead
Vera Firkina
Nett Thompson
Pero Callen
South Beng
Ind
Icel Broshar
Sunday School Attendance Surges at Teenium Methodist
Rainy roads did not hinder a strong turnout as Teenium Methodist reports Sunday school attendance up 445 from last week. Children and teachers enjoyed new lesson material. Public worship follows at 11:00 AM with sermon titled What Jesus Said About Prayer. Parents urged to bring children.
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Teenium Methodist
Jesus
Fairview Methodist Church announces summer program
Pastor Cecil M Wyant leads Sunday school at 9 00 am and worship at 9 45 am. Kermit Gledfelder is superintendent. Vacation Bible school for youth ages 4 to 16 runs July 1 to 14 from 9 00 to 4 30 am. A large enrollment is promised and the program closes Sunday evening July 16 at 8 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Gledfelder
Asges
Miss Hazel Rogers and Re Poegh Visit Des Moines Relative
Miss Hazel Rogers and Re Poegh of Des Moines spent Wednesday and Thursday at the Frank Rogers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Rogers
Poegh
Des Moines
Frank Rogers
Moravia Schools Trim Overdrafts After Fiscal Year
Moravia schools paid down 8890.07 of its indebtedness in the 1949 50 year. Gross receipts reached 25088 with expenditures of 76797, including 48950 in regular salaries. The district reports improved finances aided by higher state tuition and frugal operation, with a new bus and upgraded facilities. Over the past decade overdrafts grew from 4347 to 19188 as of July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cial
John Laws
Many Relatives Attend Fourth of July Gathering
A long list of family visits and out of town guests marked the Fourth of July weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robb and children hosted Woodward relatives in Moravia, while James Weinman and others from Indianola joined local kin for meals and church events. Guests traveled from Rockford Illinois and Des Moines to join cousins, with multiple dinners, Sunday visits, and a cooperative dinner at Gas Tisve home.
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Moravia Park
Roy DuVall
Cheyenne
Wyo
Horton Potts
Gary Martin
Ray McCloud
Ben Jones
Jess Gladfelder
LeAnn Main
A. 0. Main
Mary Rose
Cora Main
Eva Main
Mary Hoskinson
Frank Main
C. C. Waughop
Wendell Murdy and Sons
Harley Tisue
Cass Hamilton
Donald McCrond
Harry Woodward
Gussuse
Lachja Rouse
Mra. 7Iesdee
Tom Robb
Washington
Harley Woodward
Jimmie and
Jerry
G. Woodward
James Weinman
Indianola
Howard Smith
Ether Roberts
Albia
Fred Tillmont
Charles. Broshar
Carole
Ronnie
James Easter
John Clark
Roberta
Norma
Reta Mulligan
Jimmie Clark
Stevie
Rockford
Ill
Vernon Eastor
Melvin Knudgen
Terry
Colfax
Dinmendi
John
Frank Swaim
Edna Spauer
Bussey
Wilma Weatherly
Kirk McQuilkin
LaPorte City
Freddie Gordon
South Carolina
Elmer Gordon
Exline
Des Moines
O. L. Sears
Fred Wright
Kirksville
Sears
Dale Laws
Near Blakesburg
John Laws
Mya
Paul Dicks
Laws
Lake Wapello
Albert Veach
Delma
Ted Campbell
W. N. Miller
Eleanor
Carl Coffin
Sey- Tmoour
Bob Smith
Myra Willis
Kansas City
C. W. Hume
Humboldt
Kansas
Harry Glick
Glick
Gas Tisve
Bill Harris
Omaha
Nebr
Rowena McFatridge Ae
Emil Halden
Miss Selby To Return To States For Visit
Miss Capella Selby daughter of Mia Go Turner of Moravia Towa will live with Miss Selby to return to the United States on days leave. Miss Selby is a fifth grade teacher in the American dependent schools Fifth Air Force Nagoya. She arrived in Japan August 15 1949 and was assigned to Nagoya schools. She plans to start the new term in September and will visit home around that time.
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Nagoya Air Base
Nagoya
Japan
Capella Selby
Mia
Turner
Moravia
Towa
Tiyan Podn
United States
Omaitty
Miss Selby
Air Force
Occupation Air Force of
University’of Southern California
Los Angeles
Tokyo
Osaka
Nikko
Yokohama
Kobe
Mikimoto
Air Poyice Tessher
Misa Selby
Sepal
A. Turner
Moravia All Stars Win Then Play Friday
The Moravia All-Stars crushed Ottumwa CIG Johan Deere 21 to 8 on the local diamond. Bud McDanet pitched, Bob Gladfelder caught. They edged Centerville YMCA 12 to 31 in a close game Monday with Delmar Dowd pitching and Clell McDanel catching. Next games include Fi Lutheran of Ottumwa Friday and Lawnmower of Ottumwa Tuesday at Morayig diamond. Mrs Louise Oghler, seriously ill, was moved to St Joseph Centerville where she is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia All-Stars
CIG Johan Deere
Ottumwa
Bud McDanet
Bob Gladfelder
Centerville
YMCA
Delmar Dowd
Clell McDanel
Fi Lutheran
Focal Diamond
Louise Oghler
St. Joseph
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Comery
Richard Hudgens
Jack
Broshar
Reentoh
Mita
Donald McCloud
Joenen
Dennis Homerin
Mark VanZante
Richard Mazon
Ann Paxaton
John VanZante
Lloyd Phillix
Frank Wilson
Clifford Paxston
Harvey Main
Ralph Shelquint
Carl VanZanté
Clifford Paxaton
Hart Mason
Carl VanZante
Ensign
Rogers
Oo Ron
BAR
Roanoke
Endeavor Group
Eleanor H. Miller
SS le Bostess ST Matrons Club
Fairview Methodist
Cecil M. Wyant
Moravia Schools
Roy Duvalls
States
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