Services Friday For Mrs Brain
Mrs Lester Brain 54 died in her sleep Tuesday July 7 at St Joseph hospital Centerville where she had been since Friday. Born October 29, 1900s, she married Lester Brain September 12, 1950. She was a Methodist, member of American Legion Auxiliary and Progressive club. Survivors include husband two children Richard Stockwell Concord California and Donald Chicago Illinois three grandchildren three brothers and one sister. Funeral Friday July 10 1953 at 2:00 p.m. Grace Methodist church Rev John Gren-sell officiating. Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Brain
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Margaret
W. Cooper
Methodist Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Progressive Club
Lester
Richard Stockwell
Concord
Calif
Donald
Chicago
Moravia Garden Club Plans Glad Show August 22
Moravia Garden club met at Mrs Orville Burtons for a June session with 19 members sharing experiences from shows in Cambria Clinton Des Moines Afton and Des Moines rose shows. A program on flower arrangements led by Mrs Byron Hart featured holders backgrounds and display pieces with several arrangements shown. Upcoming Glad show slated for August 22 with planning by Mrs Ira Boyer and Mrs John Verch. Delights included mystery gifts and refreshments. J D Minnes admitted to Laughlin hospital for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jess Gladfelder
Afton
C. A. Turner
B. F. Whitehead
Ira Boyer
Des Moines
Max McDonough
Earlwand
Zell Callen
Harold Mason
John Verch
Byron Hart
Centerville
Hart
Ralph Belpeneagh
Harold MaGuest
Bessie Neff
Martha Lou Warner
Albia
Harold
Eaodgren
Ridgway
Ae Graham
Ruth Gibbons
Clinton
Lind Ge
Pearl Whitehead
Maryine Veach
Booster Club Picnic Set For Thursday In Moravia Park
Moravia booster club holds annual family picnic in Moravia park on Thursday. Members bring the food while drinks are furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia
Maxine Scott Weds Saturday at Moulton
Miss Maxine Scott of Centerville wed Thomas Ewing son of Mr and Mrs Elvin Ewing in a double ring ceremony at 11 00 am Saturday July 4 at the Christian church in Moulton Reverend Chauncey Piety officiated The couple were attended by Margaret Johnson and John Ewing The bride wore aqua two piece suit and white accessories A dinner followed at the bridegroom’s grandparents home The couple will reside in Centerville and both hold local jobs remarks include attendance from Moravia residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Scott
Centerville
Walter Scott
Moravia
Thomas Ewing
Elvin Ewing
Moulton
Christian Church
Chauncey Piety
Dana Wright
Miss
Margaret Johnson
John Ewing
Miss Johnson
M. T. Ewing
Moravia High School
Owl Drug
Economy
Billie Joe and
Saundra
Merle Talbert
Birthday Party for Jo DuVall Eight Years Old
Eight girls attended a Tuesday birthday party at Jo DuVall home as she marked her eighth birthday. The guests played lawn games, and Jo opened gifts before Linda Gardner served angel food cake ice cream and drinks. Present were Linda Gardner Nancy Steffen Janice Joyce McDonough Sandra Scott Sue Robinson and Mary Duvall. Jo was an overnight guest of Linda Gardner Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo DuVall
Warren DuVall
Angel
Linda Gardner
Nancy Steffen
Janice
Joyce McDonough
Sandra Scott
Sue Robinson
Mary Duvall
Post Office Lobby Closes At 5 30 P M
The post office lobby will close at 5 30 each evening until a nightwatchman is appointed.
Howard Evans’ Father Dies At Seymour
Glen David Evans, 66, long time Seymour resident, died Thursday July 2. He was father to Howard Evans who ran Schreiner & Evans hardware before moving to California. Survived by wife Uia Fisher, three sons Howard Riley of Chula Vista California and Wayne of Swan Town, three sisters, one brother, and three grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Liggett Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with burial at Southlawn Cemetery Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen David Evans
Seymour
Evans
Howard Evans
Schreiner & Evans Hardware
California
Uia Fisher
Howard and
Riley
Chula Vista
Calif
Wayne
Swan, Town
Liggett Funers
Southlawn
Moravia Eyes New Street Lighting Plan
Moravia plans a modern street lighting system for the business district with ISU to renew its franchise for 25 years though nine years remain on the present one. James Bradley urged moving ahead with plans, possibly reviewed in August, with ISU bearing election and installation costs. Roy Underwood resigned as night watch and marshal after two years, with no successor yet appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
James Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Towa Southern Utilities Company
Bradley
ISU Co.n
Moulton
Centerville
Cincinnati
ISU
Underwood Realgna
Roy Underwood
Mrs Pabst Taken to Des Moines Hospital
Mrs. Harry Pabst was rushed to Methodist hospital in Des Moines after a stroke Monday night. Her husband accompanied her while their children Mrs A G Broshay, Mr Broshar of Waterloo, and Hicks Pabst of Des Moines were summoned. Turner ambulance carried her to the hospital. Mr and Mrs Broshar stayed overnight with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pabst
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Lee Archer Drowns In Pond Near Home
Ten year old Lee Monroe Archer died after entering a newly dug pond while hayfield work near Blakesburg. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at Ottis Davis farm four miles west of Blakesburg. Rescuers found the body about seven feet deep after a 30 minute immersion. He attended Moravia schools and would have entered sixth grade. Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Kneedier Funeral Home Blakesburg with Rev Moore officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Monroe Archer
L. M. Archer
Ottis ‘Davis
Blakesburg
John Fishers
Lee
Charles Horn
Jack Wilson
Brompton
Kenneth Wilson
Albia
Dr. Bay
James
Evan
Betty
Lois
Dorothy
Carolyn
Moravia
Archers
Versal Barnes
van Meter
Iowa
Kneedier
Moore
Blakesburg Methodist Church
Family Picnic Honors Holiday Guests at Moravia Park
A Fourth of July picnic in Moravia Park honored visiting relatives and friends. Guests included Clifford Boyer and children from Los Angeles, W. B. Rountree and children from St An gello Texas, David Dohrmann and Dixie Lee and Freddy from Waterloo, and John Johnson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahnont Main
Fanchen Winsler
G. D. Lynch
Moravia Park
Clifford Boyer
Los Angeles
Calif
W. B. Rountree
St. Angello
Texas
David Dohrmann
Dixie Lee
Freddy
Waterloo
John Johnson
Band Mothers Meet at School House
The Band Mothers with Mildred Bishop in charge met in the band room on July 3. Minutes were read and approved. A letter from Louise Wolf thanked the group for a gift. Plans for July and August ice cream and cake suppers were discussed. July 11th post concert service was decided. Opal Gard and Marjorie Coulson served fruit drink and homemade cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Bishop
Louise Wolf
Opal Gard
Marjorie Coulson
Junior Garden Club to Meet Saturday
The Junior Garden club will meet with Mrs. Virginia McDonough on Saturday July 1 at 2:00 PM. Each attendee should bring a flower pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia McDonough
Stockes Reunion Set for July 12 at Moravia Park
The Stockes reunion is scheduled for Sunday July 12 1953 at Moravia Park. Maxine Scott Ewing serves as secretary organizing the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockes
Stocker
Moravia Park
Maxine Scott Ewing
Junior and Intermediate Groups Meet in Park
Grace Methodist Junior and Intermediate groups met in the park on June 30 from 2 to 4 pm for recreation. Jeanine Grenfel Dorothy Turner and Marjorie Coulson led the meeting. Mrs Curtis Tomlin and Mrs Opal Card supplied kaol-aid and cookies. Next meeting planned for July with more recreation for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Jeanine Grenfel
Dorothy Turner
Marjorie Coulson
Curtis Tomlin
Opal Card
Flight of the Stork in Centerville Hospital Births
Mr and Mrs Laddie Totley welcome a daughter born July 7 at 7 00 am at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing seven pounds nine ounces, named Debra Sue. Parents Bobby Cebler Chuimwa and Pauline Laws Harp also noted. Great grandparents Ny and Mrs Fred Dotson and Fred Callen family members blessed with newborns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laddie Totley
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Sar
Sandy
Phe
Pauline Laws Harp
Fred Dotson
Moravia council proposes budget increase for coming year
Moravia town council Monday set a higher municipal budget to about 28 percent mills, raising funds from 5440 to 9690. The street and public safety funds saw the largest boosts as a public hearing is scheduled for July 29 at the community building. Local residents can meet council members to discuss the proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Verl K. Farnsworth
County Board of Supervisors
Taaxtion
Mrs Coulson Passes Away At Her Home
Ellen Coulson died at her Moravia home after three weeks of illness and strokes. Funeral held at Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev. Stroud officiating. Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery. Survived by three sons Wendell Glen Cecil and three daughters. Also sister and brother with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Coulson
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Stroud
Hillcrest Cemetery
Eliza Ellen Callen
Anderson
Mary Callen
Moravia
Appanoose County
Iowa
Samuel Levi Coulson
Gust Edna
Wendl
Moulton
Glen
Rockford
Ill
Cecil
John Stevens
Centerville
Bertha
Mabel
C. S. Callen
Charley Stoneroak
MrCool Junction
Nebr
Methodist Church
Salem United Brethren Church
CLABS OF 1947 REUNIONS IN MORAVIA PARK
The Moravia high school class of 1947 held a reunion in Moravia park with families for a basket dinner and social afternoon. Attendees included Harold Dean Tisue and family from Tooele Utah, George Starcevich and family from Dallas, Bob Hannum of Des Moines, Wakefield family of Ottumwa, Dale Laws and others from Albia, Dickie Brown, Janella Reid, Kester Glaffelder, Paul Dicks and Nicky Paul, Basil Tadlock and Charles and Elaine. Dicks and Dickie Brown were named to plan the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Moravia Park
Corp
Harold Dean Tisue
Tooele Utah
George Starcevich
Joan
Peggy Jean
Dallas
Bob Hannum
Des Moines
Charles Wakefield
Ottumwa
Dale Laws
Brock
Debbie
Albia
Dickie Brown
Janella Reid
Kester Gladfelder
Paul Dicks
Nicky Paul
Basil Tadlock
Charles
Elaine
Turney reunion set for July in Albia City Park
The annual Turney reunion is scheduled for Sunday July 19 at Albia City Park. The event brings together former residents and families for a day of gathering, memories, and community fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Revival at Unionville Begins With Kansas Pastor
Revival services start Sunday evening at Unionville Baptist Church led by Rev. Carl Scott of Kansas City Kansas. Regular attendees and residents are invited to join for the event, with plans for ongoing nightly services through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Baptist Church
Carl Scott
Kansas City
Kansas
Veterans in Service Carded Addresses and Returns
Ralph Johnson receives a new U S Address at Camp Pendleton Oceanside California. Corporal Donald Ellison son of Walter Ellison of Unionville returns from Korea where he served with the 25th Infantry Division. Corporal Harold Dean Tisue stationed at Dugway Proving Grounds Utah returns on furlough with family. Corporal Bobby Whicker released from Army duty returns to his parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Johnson
Ralph D. Johnson
Camp Pendleton
Oceanside
California
Cpl
Donald D. Ellison
Walter Ellison
Unionville
U. S
Korea
25Th Infantry Division
Corporal Ellison
27Th Regiment
Band Concert Program TasreRerts at Ceneue Edwards
School band presents a concert program featuring national anthem and selected marches. Edwards High School will perform under director Mr. Edwards with guest soloist joining for a patriotic piece.
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J. D. Minnes
Laughtin Hospital
Condras
Standard Oil
Highway 60
Kenneth Condra and
Marion
Wendell
Condra
Standard Oil Company
Lee Archer
Ss Stork
Spencers
Mettie Roland
Paul Spencer
Lawrence Roland
Roland
Clabs
United States
Washington and Lee
Cos Ceneue Edwards
Romberg
Berlin
Ramberg Agr
Yoder
Rodgers Arr
Busses Triusphaot
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