Churches Plan For Services In Park
Moravia Ministerial Association met at 7:30 on Saturday to plan August evening union services in the city park. Rev Weldon White was appointed to the Methodist church. Rev F Richardson named president and Rev H LaVern Qetrith secretary treasurer for one year. Services set for Aug 3 10 17 24 with suggested rain locations and varied church hosts. Receipts and reception of school teachers discussed. September 3 set for the teachers reception by Moravia churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
H. LaVern Smith
Donald Plum
Methodist Church
F. A. Richardson
First Christian Church
Wekson Whiteshack
Church of the Nazarene
4 H club Tour Yields Dairy Beefs and Sheep
The 4-H club held its annual Wednesday tour starting at Bob Rogers farm on July 9. Guests included Roger families and local 4-H members showing dairy heifers market lambs baby beeves and pigs. Pictures and a plenic dinner capped the successful event with numerous relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiiton Hustlerg 4-H Club
Bob Rogers
Gary Rogers
Paul Koffman
Donald Tibball
Bobby McGinnes
Karl Rogers
Carl and
Martha Rouse
Mike Lathen
Kenneth el- Ngon
Raymond and
Alan Clark
David and
James Mundy
Albert Turner
Mark VanZante
Charles VanZante
Bob Kehrberg
Ronnie Kehrberg
Roy Ellison
Carl VanZante
Mike Koifman
Arada Tibball
Claude Rogers
Francis Turner
Gene Lathen
Warren Rouse
Wendell Murdy
Wayne Clark
Emory Kehrberg
Larry Dayton
John Young
NFLS Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The annual NFLS meeting was held at the Nazarene church. Elected president was Mrs La Verne Smith. Other officers include Mrs Forrest Main vice president, Mrs Clyde Warren secretary treasurer, Mrs Frank Woodward superintendent of study. Delegates to the convention are Mrs Frank Woodward and Mrs Forrest Main with alternates Frank Woodward and Forrest Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
LaVerne Smith
Forrest Main
Clyde Warren
Frank Woodward
Henry Horn
Horn
Fay Paxston
0. G. Woodward
Walnut Grove feeds new salesmen in Atlantic school
Bentzinger of Moravia completed a three day livestock nutrition and service school held July 9 at Atlantic, Iowa, conducted by Walnut Grove Products Co. for 150 Walnut Grove salesmen to improve service to Corn Belt feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bighard Bentzinger
Moravia
Walut Grove Products Co., Inc
Atlantic Iowa
Bentzinger
Walnut Grove
Atlantic
Iowa
Faber and Hiatt Purchase Properties Near Methodist Church
Mr and Mrs Ruben Faber have bought the Frank Swaim property west of the Methodist church. After remodeling they will move into the new home. Mrs Eva Hiatt who has an apartment in this property purchased the Mrs Sadie McIntire property east of the church and will move there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Faber
Frank Swaim
Methodist Church
Eva Hiatt
Sadie MclIntire
Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers at July Meeting
The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at the Legion hall with 14 members. Mrs. Gerald Morgan and Mrs. Harold Hudgens were elected delegates, alternates were Mrs. Harold Burton and Mrs. Leonard Palmer. A hall clean‑up day was set for Thursday and Friday. Newly elected officers were installed by Mrs. Leonard Palmer, and Morgan named the committee members. A birthday greeting for Bertha Manly was planned for July 27 at Glenwood state school. September was set for dues paying time. Refreshments were served at Deweys with committee members Mrs. Lester Brain, Mrs. Ota Whicker, and Mrs. Lee Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Hardgé Hudgens
Gerald Morgan
Harold Hudgens
Harold Burton
Leonard Palmer
Gerald. Morgan
Morgan
Bertha Manly
Glenwood State School
Deweys
Lester Brain
Ota Whicker
Lee Hiatt
Family Gathering at Roscoe Argo Home
Sunday visitors at the Roscoe Argo home included Mr and Mrs Andrew Sytsma and Donna of Harcourt Iowa Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewis Bobby and Janice of Des Moines Mr and Mrs A L Brown Ronnie and Jimmie Os kaloosa Mr and Mrs Herman Sytsma Mr and Mrs Henry Van Weelden Mr and Wirs Troyd Johnson Mrs Anna Johnson Al ia Mr and Mrs Robert Jennings Vinton Lundy Mr and Mrs Delmar Glick spending the evening there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Argo
Andrew Sytsma
Donna
Harcourt
Iowa
Arthur Lewis
Bobby
Janice
Des Moines
A. L. Brown
Ronnie
Jimmie
Oskaloosa
Herman Sytsma
Henry van Weelden
Wirs. Troyd Johnson
Anna Johnson
Aliia
Robert Jennings
Vinton Lundy
Delmar Glick
Sew and So Club July Party at Woodward Home
The Sew and So club held its July party at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward on Friday night July 11. Entertainment included a Name That Tune contest and charades with refreshments of sandwiches cookies coffee and cold drinks. Assistant hosts were Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Donald McCloud. Guests included Mrs Tom Robb and daughters Barbara and Melissa of Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So
Frank Woodward
Harry Woodward
Frank Wilson
Donald McCloud
Tom Robb
Barbara
Melissa
Washington
Iowa
Mora F F A Meeting Shows Parliaments Elected
A Mora F F A chapter regular meeting was held July 7 1958 at 7 30 pm Opening ceremony attended by 22 members Jim Burns was elected parliamentarian Freshmen alumni were invited to join watermelons were planned for the next meeting Pop refreshments followed the session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Methodist men vs town team at ball park Saturday
The Methodist men play the town team at the ball park after the drawing on Saturday July 26. Ice cream will be sold during the game.
Clover Leaf Club Ice Cream Supper Slated in Moravia
The Clover Leaf club will host an ice cream supper Friday evening July 18 at 7 00 p m in Moravia park. Those with freezers are asked to bring ice cream others may bring cake or cookies Mabel Moore reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Moravia Park
Mabel Moore
Thanks for kindness from hospital stay in Iowa City
Mrs. John Bailey expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters flowers gifts and personal calls during her time at University hospital in Iowa City and to neighbors for their acts of kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Iowa City
John Bailey
Turner Reunion Held at Albia City Park
The 31st annual Turner reunion will be held at Albia City Park on July 20, 1958. All friends are welcome. Agnes Bonnett is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia City Park
Moravia Babe Ruthers Tied Albia in Rain-Shortened Game
The Moravia Babe Ruthers and Albia Tigers battled to an 8 8 tie as darkness halted play. Eddie Gehler and Bob Tomlin started for Moravia with Oehler pitching 44 percent of innings, three hits, three strikeouts, five walks. Tomlin finished, one hit, seven Ks, five walks. Helmick went 3 for 4 with two singles and a double. Catcher Kenny Ellison fared well in his debut behind the plate. Burns improved to 3 1. Next game Friday July 18 versus Lovilia, with Burns on the mound. Al Lo Mo All Stars schedule practice at Lovilla and a Tri County opener at Oska Loosa Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Babe Ruthers
Albia Tigers
Eddie Gehler
Bob Tomlin
Oehler
Tomlin
Helmick
Kenny Ellison
Lovilla
Burns
Al-Lo-Mo All Stars
Oskaloosa
Annual Reunion of H. W. Stocker Descendants
The H. W. Stocker descendants held their annual reunion at Moravia park shelter with 72 attendees. A permanent date of the second Sunday in July was set, a $10.55 collection added to the fund, and new officers elected: president Fern Wright and secretary treasurer Clifford Stocker. An ailing mimeographed descendants record and a 7 going record were planned, with copies to the oldest living descendant. many attendees from Moravia and surrounding towns were listed. Ice cream was served after visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Stocker
Moravia Park
Fern Wright
Moulton
Clifford Stocker
Moravia
Harry Stocker
Charles Locke
Roscoe Locke
Woodward
Don W. Darby
Martinez
Calif
Carl Hickenlooper
Temperance Sheppard
M. A. Knapp and Sons
Dale Derby
Gary
Sylvia
Albia
R. C. Wilson
Ed White
Terry
Janice
Centerville
V. A. Stocker
Wilbert Johnson
Ottumwa
Doris Johnson
West Des Moines
Martin Christenson
Leland
Towa
E. L. Wilson
Gabe Johnson
Wanda
Delmar Glick
M. T. Ewing
Matthew
Margery
Robert McClurg
Paula
Marty
Virgil Johnson
Gomer Stocker
John Scott
Edna. Byphon
Jay Wilson
Walter Scott
Jack
Billy
Sondra
Carl Cloved
Thanks for Help After Charles Injury at Home and Field
Mr and Mrs Guy Argo and family express gratitude to everyone who sent food helped with field work and assisted with the dinner after Charles was hurt. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered and may God bless all of you for kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Guy Argo
Booster Club To Flood Relief Fund Cake Picnic
Booster club members and families held a park picnic supper on Thursday followed by a brief business meeting. The club voted to contribute to the flood relief fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Reception honors Rev Whitenack family at church program
A Wednesday family night at the Methodist church honored Rev. and Mrs. Weldon A. Whitenack and Debra. Mrs. Richard Tubaugh led the program and Mrs. Ralph Spencer ran the games. W. S. C. 5 served refreshments of homemade ice cream cake and coffee. The Whitenacks received a food shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon A. Whitenack
Debra
Methodist Church
Richard Tubaugh
Ralph Spencer
Rebekah Lodge Plans September 8 Picnic
Moravia Rebekah lodge met with Mrs. Lula Tillmont presiding. They planned a picnic supper before the September 8 meeting in the park. All members and Odd Fellows and families invited. A program followed with song by Mrs. Mettie Roland, piano by Mrs. Gerald Morgan, a poem read by Mrs. Tillmont, and a pencil game. Refreshments served by Mrs. Winifred Schrodt and Mrs. Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Lula Tillmont
Odd Fellows
Mettie Roland
Gerald Morgan
Winifred Schrodt
Local social notes from Audubon to Albia region
Local residents and visitors share weekend travel and family events across Iowa towns. Highlights include tours of flood damage near Audubon, visits to Shenandoah and West Des Moines, anniversary celebrations in Cedar Vale Kansas, camp attendance at Nazarene camp in West Des Moines, and hospital updates in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Argo
Gerald
Vicki
Franklin Garnett
Audubon
Ira Boyer
Earlham
Frank Wilsons
Shenandoah
J. T. van Dorin
Flora Jones
Charley Johnson
Lewis Rouse
Hilton
Mr. Rouse
van Dorin
Rouse
Verna
Kansas City
Louise
M. A. Perry
Kansas
Sid Barnes
Cedar Vale
Winfield
Dexter
Beverly
Terry Nash
Des Moines
Harley Tisue
Ray Argo
Nellie Williams
Moravia
Blue Bird Cafe
Centerville
Albert Tubaugh
Robert Foster
St. Josephs Hospital
Leo Harshfield
Casper
Wyo
LaZelle Wilson
John Johnson
John Cleaver
Earl Clark
Nelle Rousseau
James Cookson James
Muscatine
F. A. Richardson
Clarence Dowd
Ina Miller
Fairview Methodist Church
Main Station
Carl Johnson
Albia
Helma Tisue
The Churches Busy Week With Rev Richardson In Cedar Falls
Reverend F A Richardson and Carl Van Zante lead services at the church this week. Sunday includes Sunday School at 9 00 a m for all ages and morning worship at 10 00 a m with sermon The Greatest of These Evening worship follows at 8 00 p m with sermon Rich Toward God Youth Fellowship meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m and Mid week service is Wednesday 8 00 p m Rev Richardson will be in Cedar Falls the entire week as counselor at the U B Junior Church Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
God
Richardson
Cedar Falls
Wesley
Fred Lindley
Wesley Chapel
Women's Society of Christian Service
Price Home
First Christian Church Service and Activities Scheduled
Donald Plum pastor and Mrs Birdie Main superintendent lead Sunday school at 10 00 a m Communion service at 11 00 a m on Sunday. Wednesday afternoon quilting for Ladies Ald to be held in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Church and Congregations Daily Services and Events
Listings for Church of the Nazarene Grace Methodist and Moravia/Moravian groups outline pastors, supts, and service times. Notable items include Sunday School at 9:00, Morning Worship around 10:00, Evening service 8:00, midweek prayer, choir rehearsal, Bible study, and youth meetings. Local notices invite community worship and an ice cream social after a park band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Dean Tomlin
Moravia
Moravia Delmar
Wesley Chapel
Fellowship of Study and Prayer
Ottumwa District MLYF Rally at Lake Keomah
The Ottumwa district Methodist Youth Fellowship plans a Galilean service at Lake Keomah on Sunday July 20 at 6 00 pm Speaker will be Rev David Ash conference youth director Youth are invited to swim in the afternoon and bring a picnic lunch for the evening meal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Ottumwa District
Lake Keomah
David Ash
F U B Church Night Observed At Evangelical United Brethren
A July church night at the Evangelical United Brethren church dining room featured a hymn sing and prayer led by Mrs. Carl Hiatt and Mrs. Guy Vincent. Mrs. Wendell Murdy read scripture, Mrs. Theo Miller read poems, and JoyAnn Vincent with children performed a playlet Safety First. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Carl Van Zante and Mrs. Burdette Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carl Hiatt
Guy Vincent
Wendell Murdy
Theo Miller
JoyAnn Vincent
Carl van Zante
Burdette Ward
Kingdom Builders Picnic At Centerville Park
The Kingdom Builders Sunday School class of Grace Methodist Church and their families enjoyed a picnic at Centerville Park Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Builders
Grace Methodist Church
Centerville Park
Traveling Editor Visits Ancient Religious Spanish City
Traveling editor describes inland trip from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela with Professor Wilye of the University of Virginia. Observes farm labor, terrain, grape growing on rocky terraces, and traditional women’s work. Tour includes Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos, cathedral history, and Holy Year significance linked to St. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Vigo
Wilye
University of Virginia
Santiago de Compostela
Sar
Sarela
United States
Moravia
Hostal de Los Reyes Catolicos
St. James
Fachada del Obradoiro
Calixtus
Alexander VII
Apostle
Compostela
Santiago
Women’s Society of World Service Meets at Mrs Hawk
The Women’s Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren church met Friday evening with Mrs. E. G. Hawk for the monthly gathering. Plans were made to attend the August Assembly for delegates, and 14 members plus guest Mrs. M. A. Perry attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. G. Hawk
Carl Tisue
Burdette Ward
Rarph Davis
Ira Boyer
Bertha Coulson
Wendell Murdy
Ruth Hammond
Emery Hiatt
Tisue
Maud Coltrain
Charles Coffin
F. A. Richardson
M. A. Perry
Marie VanDorin Is Honored At Party
A birthday party was held Thursday for Marie VanDorin to celebrate her 11th birthday on July 11. Guests included Jan Knudson of Cedar Rapids Billy Jo Luse of Lacona Karol Helmick Marcia Walter Cheryl Hughes Janice Brown Diane Judge Janetice McDonough Connie Walter and Deborah VanDorin. Refreshments were angel food cake ice cream kaolade nuts and mints served by her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie VanDorin
Marie
Jan Knudson
Cedar Rapids
Billy Jo Luse
Lacona
Karol Helmick
Marcia Walter
Cheryl Hughes
Janice Brown
Diane Judge
Janice McDonough
Connie Walter
Deborah VanDorin
Busy Maidens 4-H Meet At Church Basement July 7
The Busy Maidens 4-H club held its regular monthly meeting at the church basement on July 7. Elaine Free and Marilyn Turner demonstrated arranging a corner and furniture respectively. Marilyn Turner, as president, appointed committees for the local achievement show including invitations hospitality exhibits and refreshments. They planned a Farm Bureau meeting for July 15 at Hilton hall and adjourned after refreshments with reporter Martha Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidens
4-H
Roll Call
Elaine Free
Becky Whitlock
Marilyn Turner
Martha Rouse
Jeanne Turner
Jaine Free
Marilyn ‘Turner
Farm Bureau
Hilton Hall
Local Guests and Vacations Reported in Des Moines Area
Overnight guests at Marie and Deborah VanDorin included Jan Knudsen of Cedar Rapids and Kathy Tscherter. Archie Martin and family began a few days vacation in Missouri. Deborah VanDorin will spend the week in Berwick Iowa visiting Clarence Banyen. Mrs Ray Charity and Betty King attended stock car races in Des Moines Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Deborah VanDorin
Jan Knudsen
Cedar Rapids
Kathy Tscherter
Archie Martin
Missouri
Deborah VanDorin Wis
Berwick
Iowa
Clarence Banyen
Ray Charity
Betty King
Des Moines
Births in Centerville and Washington Highlight Local Families
Mr and Mrs Laddy Todey of Rathbun welcomed a son born July 14 at 7 40 p m in S Josephs hospital Centerville Mrs Todey was Pauline Harp Mr and Mrs Donald Breese of Centerville welcomed Claude Dennis born July 9 at 10 30 p m in S Josephs hospital Centerville weighing 5 pounds 10 ounces Grandparents were Claude Breese Centerville and Virgil Kaster Moravia A 9 pound 1 4 son Jeffrey Delmar was born July 2 to Mr and Mrs Bernard McCarthy of Washington Iowa Dorothy Wilson Delmar Wilson Moravia and M S Foster Grandparents listed Relatives report the new baby was welcomed by seven brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laddy Todey
Rathbun
S. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Todey
Pauline Harp
Donald Breese
St. Josephs Hospital
Claude Dennis
Claude Breeses
Virgil Kaster
Moravia
Bernard McCarthy
Washington
Iowa
McCarthy
Dorothy Wilson
Delmar Wilson
M. S. Foster
Jeffrey Delmar
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Anny
NFLS
Faber and Hiatt Purchase Properties
SEW and
F. F. A. Meeting
Turner
Agnes Bonnett
Glen VanDorin
Carol Day
James Kearney
Leo Kearney
Sovilla
Whitenack
Rebekah Lodge
Mly.f
F.U.B
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