Moravia Hearing Details Iowa-Illinois Phone Plan Expansion
Moravia boosters heard Iowa-Illinois Telephone Company officials outline progress toward a dial system here. Art Sanders and E R Watson explained plans to serve rural Moravia with toll free service, potentially linking with Unionville Centerville and the Feonium area. Availability depends on legal franchise court rulings and number of local telephones dialing in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa-Ilinois Telephone Company
Moravia Booster Club
Art Sanders
Towa-Illinois
E. R. Watson
Donald Bell
Iowa-Illinois
New London
Russell
Jake Day
Sanders
Moravia
Unionville Exchange
Centerville
Dia
Stocker Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The annual Stocker reunion gathered 70 relatives at Moravia park on Sunday. Attendees came from Moravia Albia Centerville Woodward West Des Moines Des Moines Ottumwa Davenport Leland Bloomingon Minn Davenport. Vereal Stocker was elected president and Edna Stocker secretary treasurer. The group shared family history, planned printing, and enjoyed Dairy Freeze treats. Next year’s reunion will be the second Sunday in July at Moravia park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stocker
Moravia Park
Moravia
Clifford Stocker
Gomer Stocker
Harry Stocker
Cynthia Deere
Edna Dyphon
E. L. Wilson
LeRoy
Gabe Johnson
Wanda
Water Scott
Jay Wilson
Albia
Sylvia Rouse
Termperence Shepard
Carl Hickenlooper
Clarence Stocker
Carl Cloved
Centerville
M. T. Ewing
R. C. Wilson
Woodward
Charles Locke
Roscoe Locke
West Des Moines
Doris Johnson
Wilburn
Otumwa
Edna Stocker
Lockman Visitors From California Rally At J C Lockman Home
Mr. and Mrs. Don Lockman and Gary of California visit this week at the J. C. Lockman home with relatives. Mrs. Lockman and Gary spent weeks with her Covington, Ohio parents and accompanied Don home after a week there. They will travel back via the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lockman
Gary
California
J. C
Boys In Service Send Address From Fort Leonard Wood
Retired Paul Turner, BR 27528469, Co. C, 3rd Bn, 3rd TRB, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, provides his service address while training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Turner
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Fort Leonard Wood
Moravia Student Janice Mosley Named to Honor Roll
Janice Catherine Mosley has been named to the scholastic honor roll at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines, per school president Keith Fenton. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley of Route 2 Moravia and a Moravia Community High School graduate with straight A average in advanced junior secretarial training during a six week ALB program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Catherine Mosley
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Keith Fenton
Miss Mosley
Andrew Mosley
Route 2
Moravia
Moravia Community High School
ALB
Carol Ann Main Enrolls at Olivet Nazarene College
Miss Carol Ann Main daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Main of Moravia has been enrolled at Olivet Nazarene College per Dr GC S Mclain admissions director. She plans to enroll this September. Olivet Nazarene College is a Church of the Nazarene liberal arts school with about 1000 students from 26 states and 6 foreign countries and includes 26 denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Main
Forrest Main
Moravia
Olivet Nazarene College
GC. S. McClain
Carol Ann
U.S
Church of the Nazarene
Whites Bay Local Implement Co Changes Hands
Mr and Mrs Dale White have purchased the McClurg Implement Company an Allis Chalmers and New Idea dealer. The Whites reside on the former Richard Burger farm between Unionville and Udell. The McClurgs bought the local firm from Bivin and Robb in March 1952 and Mr McClurg passed away two years ago with Mrs McClurg and son Donald continuing to operate the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale White
McClurg Implement Company
Allis-Chalmers
New Idea
The
White Implement Co
White
Richard Burger
Unionville
Udell
McClurg
Bivin & Robb
Clara Weidman Suffered Cerebral Hemorrhage in Worthington
Mrs. Frank Wilson received word Tuesday of her sister Clara Weidman of Worthington Minnesota suffering a cerebral hemorrhage and in critical condition in a Worthington hospital. Her husband and son John traveled to Worthington to assist and verify the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Clara Weidman
Worthington, Minn
Study Club Meeting Teaches Lesson At Spencer Home
The Catholic Study club of Moravia met at Mrs. John Spencer's home Friday evening. Vic Mihalovich gave the lesson, followed by refreshments. The next gathering is set for August 21 at 7 30 with Mrs. Frank Rogers hosting and teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Study Club of
Moravia
John Spencer
Vic Mihalovich
Frank Rogers
Mrs Boyd Paxston Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs Boyd Paxston underwent major surgery Monday at St Joseph hospital in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Paxston
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Plans Vacation Until September
Moravia Rebekah Lodge met at the Odd Fellow hall with Helen Lou Stocker presiding. Plans were completed for a vacation until September meeting. The charter, draped in memory of departed member C. A. Turner, was undraped. Refreshments of lemon pie, nuts, mints, and coffee were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellow Hall
Helen Lou Stocker
C. A. Turner
Mettie Roland
Cecil Schrodt
Children Featured in Union Photos Open to All Kids
The Union announces free portraits of children by a professional photographer on Tuesday July 28 at the Community Building from 10 AM to 5 PM. No charges or subscriptions required, and parents may arrange extra prints with the studio representative. appointments via Mrs. Carl Tisue at 963 Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Carl Tisue
Moravia
Family travels and reunions across Iowa and beyond
Local families gather for reunions and visits across Centerville Albia Moravia Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Travel includes Dallas to Boulder teaching stint and trips to California Nevada and Yellowstone. Notable names include McNabb Sharp Paxson Witt Easter Veach Knudsen and Evening, with multiple outings and picnics described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. McNabb
Dallas
Texas
Bruce Gardner
Cindy
Des Moines
O. D. DuVall
McNabb
Janet
Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
Patty McNabb
Harry DuVall
Anna Sharp
Centerville Park
Glen Sharp
Eaton, Cole
Claude Sharp
Albia
John Sharp
Lyle Hopkins
Centerville
Earl Henderson
Allerton
Clifford Paxston
Ann
Moravia
Glen Sharps
Lester Sawyer
Jack Cox
Long Beach Calif
Isla Gilman
Fullerton
Calif
Arthur VanDorin
Jessie
Jolene
Raymond Witt
Caie Callen
Walter
Sharon
Joyce
Connie
S. W. Dayton
Perry
Dayton
John Veach
Mary
JoElen Veach
E. H. Knudsen
Cedar Rapids
Knudsen
J. Arthur
John, Paul and
David
Muscatine
F. A. Richards
Walter Beck
Marshall Perry
Lake Wapello
Get Well Thanks From Mary Eten Tomlin
Mary Eten Tomlin expresses heartfelt thanks to all who sent thoughtful get well cards and letters during her hospital stay, saying they were greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eten Tomlin
Thank You Note From The Firkins
Mr and Mrs Jake Firkins thank well wishers for kindness shown before during and after hospital stay. Special thanks to Class 7 WSC SOS and Pastor Bro Lockhead. Gratitude expressed and prayers offered for blessings on all helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Lockhead
Jake Firkins
Ice Cream Social by The Band Mothers in the Park
The Band Mothers will sell ice cream in the park after the wincart Saturday night July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers
Glen Lochhead Welcomes Guest Preacher at I CONTUM METHODIST CHURCH
The IL Churches ICONTUM METHODIST CHURCH announces Pastor Russell Brown and Church School Supt. Glen Lochhead. Worship hour is 9:00 a.m. Guest preacher Waun ita McConnell at 9:45 a.m. Sunday School follows, with Youth Fellowship at 6:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icontum Methodist Church
Glen Lochhead
Russell Brown
Waunita McConnell
Evangelical United Brethren Church Camp and Fellowship Schedule
Rev. F A Richardson presides as pastor. Sunday services begin with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:00 a.m. a missionary talk by Thomas Stixrud at noon followed by a 4 basket lunch in the park honoring the Stixrud family. Evening worship at 8:00 p.m. Junior camp I runs Monday to Friday at the church camp in Cedar Falls with counselors Larry Coltrain and Russell Bettis. Bible study and prayer meet at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22. Youth Fellowship meets Thursday July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
Thomas Stixrud
Africa
Stixrud
Our Church
Cedar Falls
Larry Coltrain
Russell Bettis
Richardson
Youth Fellowship
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule Overview
Rev H LaVern Smith pastor. Frank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. Lesson leader Janet Smith. Evening evangelistic service 7:00 p.m. Sunday school 11:00 a.m. Evening service 7:45 p.m. Midweek prayer service Wednesday 7:43 p.m. NLY.P.S. program also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Janet Smith
Methodist churches share Sunday services and youth events
The Grace Methodist Church in Fairview lists Pastor Weldon Whitenack with 9:00 morning worship and 10:00 Sunday School plus a 3:00 evening service in Moravia. Wesley Chapel in Moravia shows 9:00 Sunday School, 10:10 morning worship, 7:30 p.m. evening service, and youth activities on Tuesday and Thursday. The Moravia circuit records 11:00 Sunday worship, 7:00 youth fellowship, 8:00 evening service, and 8:00 p.m. Wednesday prayer. The Ottumwa District Methodist Youth Camp met at Lake Darling Youth Center last week with attendees from Moravia including Eugene Daniels, Connie Boblenz, Lois Hiatt, Jimmy Logan, Sandra Whitehead, and counsellor Weldon Whitenack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Dean Tomlin
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Methodist Youth Fellowship
W.S.C.S
Delmar Dowd
Methodist
Ottumwa
Lake Darling
Eugene Daniels
Connie Boblenz
Lois Hiatt
Jimmy Logan
Sandra Whitehead
First Christian Church Service and Activities
Donald Plum is pastor and Mrs Birchy Main superintendent. Sunday service at 10:00 am with Sunday school at 11:00 am followed by Communion and sermon. Wednesday evening Ladies Aid will quilt in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birchy Main
Ladies Aid
WS W S Meets With Mrs Burdette Ward
The Women s Society of World s Service of the UEB church met Friday evening with Mrs. Burdette Ward for the July meeting, 13 members attended. Mrs Car Fisue presided and roll call responded with items from the Evangel. Mrs Almont Main led the Mexico lesson Our North American Neighbors. Mrs J T VanDorin read scriptures, Mrs Ward and Mrs F A Richardson sang a duet. Rev Richardson spoke on fall mission work on home missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World’ Service
E.U.B
Burdette Ward
Car
Ralph Davis
Rev. Richardson
Iconium MYF Holds Rally and Swimming Party
The Iconium M Y F held a sub district rally at Iconium Methodist church on July 6 with registration games and refreshments. A swimming party followed at Albia pool on July 9 with Kenneth Calhoun and Mrs Lloyd Ammons providing transportation. Richard Ferry, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium M.Y.F
Iconium Methodist Church
Iconium My.f
Albia Swimming Pool
Kenneth Calhoun
Lloyd Ammons
Richard Ferry
Diamond-T Truck Restored After Auction Buy
Mr. R. H. Stanfield of Diamond- T Truck Company bought the antique Diamond- T truck at the Fred Tilimont estate sale. He said the model is a real antique and that Diamond- T has spent much to restore a similar unit in California. The truck sold for 90 dollars and was transported to Chicago by Andy Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Stanfield
Diamond- T Truck Company
Chicago
Diamond-T
Fred Tilimont
Diamond-T Company
California
Andy Andrews
Moravia Softball Opens District Tournament at Sigourney
Moravia softball enters district play at Sigourney in the opening round against Oskaloosa as part of a 12 team southeast section tournament. Moravia has one win in the past week with losses to Sigourney and Ottumwa Eagles during July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Pershing
Ottumwa Eagles
ISU Applies For Gas Allotment
J A Bradley district manager for Town Southern Utilities Co says FPC hearings on gas allocations for Moravia closed July 8 after starting June 22. Iowa Southern Utilities also urged initial allocations for Corydon Albia and Leon, with New London as the other Iowa group. Bradley says the company presented a strong case for Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bradley
Town Southern Utilities Co
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Washington, D.C
Moravia
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Corydon
Albia
Leon
Iowa
Michigan-Wisconsin
New London
Bradley
Thrill days announced for Iowa State Fair
Three thrill days are set for August 28 30 and 31 at the Iowa State Fair featuring more than twenty daredevil stunts. Camel and ostrich races will join head-on auto crashes flaming wall crashes and other feats. A man is to be run over by a 3 ton truck and an auto loop the loop is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Families Visit For Local Social Gathering
Linda and Rita VanDorin spent last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs J ST VanDorin. Visitors at the J C Lockman home with Gary from Redwood City California were Leo VanDorin and family Mr and Mrs J T VanDorin, Mr and Mrs 8 Faber and Marlene, Dallas Feber and family. The Fabers brought home made ice cream and cake. Mr and Mrs A Hiatt of Centerville and Vess Hiatt were dinner guests of Mrs Eva Hiatt Sunday. Mr and Mrs Havey Main of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward were Sunday dinner guests at the Ray McCloud home. Mrs Mery Coffman of Otrum Wa and Mr Hazel Thorne of Bata called on Mrs Jennie Pollard Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Rita VanDorin
J.st. VanDorin
J. C. Lockman
Don Lockman
Gary
Redwood City
Calif
Leo VanDorin
J. T. VanDorin
Faber and Marlene
Dallas
Fabers
A. Hiatt
Centerville
Vess Hiatt
Eva Hiatt
Havey Main
Harry Woodward
Ray McCloud
Mery Coffman
Otrum- Wa
Hazel Thorne
Bata
Jennie Pollard
Centerville Couple Announce Daughter’s Engagement
Engaged Dorothy Hudson to Robert E Hiatt in a Centerville family announcement. Mr and Mrs Lavirn Hudson and Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt are listed as parents with a wedding date set for Sunday July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavirn Hudson
Centerville
Dorothy
Robert E. Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Moravia
Bridal Shower Held for Dorothy Ray
A miscellaneous shower was held at the Ernest Hiatt home for Dorothy Ray on Wednesday evening in July. Traveling bingo entertained about 40 guests before Dorothy opened many gifts. Hosts Doris Boblenz Merie Miller and Elizabeth Anderson served cake mints nuts coffee and kool aid. Dorothy Ray will marry Robert E. Hiatt on July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hiatt
Doroty Ray
Dorothy
Doris Boblenz
Merie Miller
Elizabeth Anderson
Dorothy Ray
Robert E. Hiatt
Social and family visits span Newton area this week
Mrs Clyde Plummer of Newton spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Charles Coffin. Families from Des Moines Phoenix and Kirksville were guests at various homes including Roy Argo and Ira Boyer. Rainbow girls hosted a skating and bank party at the Masonic hall. Enlistee Larry Hedgecock left for Camp Carson. A dinner in Centerville honored the Plummers with relatives from nearby towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Plummer
Newton
Charles Coffin
James Nash
Beverly
Terry
Des Moines
Harley Tiste
Roy Argo
Argo
Archie Martin
Kirksville
Jim Herron
Kay
Phoenix
Ariz
Ira Boyer
Masonic Hall
Stella Lockman
John Sutton
Ottumwa
Larry Bill Hedgecock
Udell
Glen van Dorin
Camp Carson
Colo
Troy Glick
Harry Glick
Dwight Glick
Rockford
V 1
Wilbur Miller
Frank Gibbs
Ivan Gibbs
Seymour
Nellie Williams
Williams
Plummers
Raymond Williams
Centerville
Harold Wright
Moulton
Kenneth Coltrain
Bill Stivers
Bloomfield
Russell Alden
Unionville
Clell Blumer
Patsy
E.U.B
C. A. Turner
Oneita Selby
California
Thomas Stravid
Harold Mason
Richard
Taxes to Rise for Local Property Owners Next Year
The Union prints the revised school budget estimate and notes a missed levy for a new school house fund. The school district's total asks rise to 129925 from 96476, a 33449 increase, while the first year costs on the 290000 bond are covered. County budget also up by 20119, mainly in general fund and court expenses. Auditor Veil Farnsworth cites state authorization for increases to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Veil Farnsworth
Stixrud Missionaries Visit Moravia Friends
Mr and Mrs Thomas Stixrud missionaries from Luluabourg Belgian Congo Africa and Roxie attended the evening service at Evangelical United Brethren church in Moravia. They arrived in the U S about July 1 and have been visiting her mother at Allerton since arriving in the middle west. The Stixruds, former Moravia residents, left five years ago for mission work and plan to attend Sunday services with a basket dinner at noon. Mr Stixrud was a former local high school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stixrud
Luluabourg
Belgian Congo
Africa
Roxie
Tommy
Ruth Ann
Evangelical United Brethren Church
U. S
Allerton
Middle West
Stixruds
Moravia
States
Stixrud
Moravia Garden Club Flower Show Friday at Church
The Moravia Garden Club hosts its annual flower show in the Evangelical United Brethren church basement Friday from 1 to 4 pm. A 2 pm program led by Mrs. Nellie Williams includes a poem by Mrs. Williams, scripture and prayer by Mrs. Warren Du Vall, a skit The Penkins Family go for a Ride, a vocal solo by Dixie Davis, followed by awards, oral judging and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
E U B Church Night Held Wednesday
The Evangelical United Brethren church hosted its monthly night event on Wednesday evening drawing a large crowd. The young adult class led the program with a playset titled In As Much featuring about twenty cast members. Kenneth Coltrain read scripture, Linda Davis played piano, Rev. F A Richardson gave the benediction, with Mrs Clair Callen and Mrs Dick Johnson on the program committee and Mrs Richardson and Mrs Jack Long handling the stage setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Kenneth Coltrain
Linda Davis
F. A. Richardson
Clair Callen
Dick Johnson
Richardson
Jack Long
Sew and So Club Party at Moravia Park
A July Sew and So club party drew good attendance at Moravia Park on Friday evening July 10. Prize winner was Mrs. Ralph Shelquist. Refreshments included hot dog sandwiches cookies coffee iced tea and keel-aid. Committee members were Mr. and Mrs. Wm French Mr. and Mrs. Carl VanZante Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wodward and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason. The Robinson family spent part of their vacation visiting relatives in Cheyenne Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So
Moravia Park
Ralph Shelquist
Wm. French
Carl VanZante
Harry Wodward
Harold Mason
Daggett Couple Welcome Son Wells Bradley
Mr and Mrs Gene Daggett of Des Moines announce the birth of a son named Wells Bradley on Saturday July 11 Mrs Daggett is the former Mfixzi Sawvel Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Sawvel of the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Daggett
Des Moinnes
Dom
Wells Bradley
Daggett
Mfixzi Sawvel
Lester Sawvel
Moravia
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Janice Mosley
Nazarene College
Whites Bay Local Implement Co
Mes
Rebekah
Ws.w.s
Iconium Mly.f
ISU
Garden Club
Bill Robinson
Cheyenne, Wyo
Flight of the
Stork
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