Loveless and Beck to Speak at Unionville Old Settlers
Herschel Loveless of Ottumwa the Democratic candidate for governor will speak Friday at 11:30 p.m. Robert Beck of Centerville, candidate for State Senate, speaks Saturday at 2:15 p.m. The weekend includes a parade at 1:00 p.m., contests, fiddlers, horseshoe pitching, a Grand Ole Opry show, and Anderson Bros. shows on Unionville streets.
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Iowa
Herschel Loveless
Ottumwa
Unionville
Old Settlers
Mid-Summer Dream Flower Show Opens at Moravia Club
Moravia Garden club presents a July 26 flower show at the Community building with doors 1 PM to 9 PM. The program at 2 PM includes a piano prelude, hymns, vocal solos, readings, and children’s exercises, under general chairman T. R. Gardner and president Howard Smith with extensive committee support.
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Moravia Garden Club
Mra
B. F. Whitehead
Ralph McDonough
Reading
Leonards Palmer
Garden Club
Warren DuVall
The
Ben’ Williams
L. M. Williams
T. R. Gardner
Howard Smith
E. G’ Hawk
Harley-Tisue
Ira Boyer
Leonard Palmer
Ira
Harold Bann
R. Callen
Max MacDonough
RG. Hawk
Zell Callen
Alonzo Turner
WV. Murdy
Charles Coffin
Cecil Schrodt
Jess Gladfelder
Barl Boyer
Eleanor Miller
Lester Sawvel
Ben Williams
Gerald Morgan
Tuplicity
John Yeach
Orville Burton
Family Picnic Honors Glen Sharp and Family
Mrs Anna Sharp and all her children and grandchildren attended a Centerville park picnic Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Glen Sharp and family. Those present included Mrs Lyle Hopkins and Mr Hop king and sons of Centerville, Mrs Clifford Paxston and Mr Paxston Boyd and Ann of Moravia, Claude Sharp and family of Albia, John Sharp and family near Mystic, Mrs Earl Henderson and Mr Penderson and Janice of Allerton, Glen Sharp and family of Eaton.
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Anna Sharp
Peggy Hopkins Kirkpatrick
Pleasanton
Calif
Centerville Park
Glen Sharp
Lyle Hopkins
Hopking
Centerville
Clifford Paxston
Paxston
Boyd
Ann
Moravia
Claude Sharp
Albia
John Sharp
Arl Cox Honored at Family Gathering
A tardly gathering was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cox honoring their son Carl who returned last Friday after overseas duty in Japan and Korea for a year. At noon cooperative dinner was served. Those present included Mrs. Howard Brock and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Angel and Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orel Easter and Frances Ann, Dana and Joe, and others. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Foster and families, Donald Swamers and Denver Me, Beth and Janice.
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Frank Cox
Carl
Japan
Korea
Howard Brock
Joan
Dickie
Rex Angel
Billie
Barbara Powers
Barbara Ann
Bill Robinson
Carol
Orel Easter
Frances Ann
Dana
Joe
Wayne Foster
Mike
Sue
Donald Swamers
Denver Me
Beth
Janice
Card of Appreciation From Nadine Winder
Nadine Winder thanks friends for cards and flowers sent during her hospital stay. She expresses gratitude for the thoughtful support and well wishes from everyone.
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T Garely
Nadine Winder
Construction Starts on Standard Station by Condra Firm
Kennneth Condra and sons began building the Standard O1 station on highway No 60, a block and a half north of the main intersection across from Club 60. The 28 by 33 foot island-pump setup includes wash and grease rooms, modern rest rooms, a dug well, and drainage. Foundation and building work will start later this week with operation planned for the fall.
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Kennneth Condra and Sons
Club 60
Turner Reunion Held at Albia Park 1952
The 24th Turner reunion gathered at Albia City Park on Sunday July 20 1952 with 62 attendees. Laura Vosburgh reelected permanent president presided as officers for 1953 were vice president Lowell Turner secretary Ruth McCord. Committee appointments included grounds Vern Turner Ralph Walker table Truss Turner Edith Brummell Jessie Turner program Ruth Coughlin Mary Gillaspie.
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Turner
Albia City Park
Laura Vosburgh
Air
Lowell Turner
Ruth McCord
Charles Turner
Barbara Rush
Des Moines
Edith Heckman
Seattle
Washington
Gertrude Shumway
Liberal
Kansas
Leota Freed
Leo Turner
Grounds
Vern Turner
Ralph Walker
Truss Turner
Edith Brummell
Jessie Turner
Ruth Coughlin
Mary Gillaspie
Cloyd Turner
Virginia and Lee
Oskaloosa
Frances ‘Turner
Charles and
Joy
Arthur Freed
Janet
Hattie Miller
Kenneth Free
Dale
Elaine
Alicin
Else Howells
Eleanor Moller
Tommy
Barry
Pamela
Niles
Michigan
Fern Callen
South Bend
Ind
Mary Fett
Haver Free
Myatic
Nellie Thompson
Carrie Turner
Ralph Turner
John Wright to Head Crawley '53 Reunion
The 25th Crawley reunion met at Moravia park on Sunday July 20 with about 50 attendees. John Wright was elected president and Mrs George Longnecker secretary treasurer. The group planned to hold the ’53 reunion in the park on the third Sunday in July and enjoyed a program of skits music and talks.
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Crawley
Moravia Park
John Wright
George Longnecker
Mra
Clara Crawley
Hugh Crawley
Jamey
Albia
Doyle Crawley
Unionville
Harrison Moore
Dee
Danny
Mt. Pleasant
Lizzie Sherwood
Knoxville
Carl Gladgon
Oral Gray
Delbert
Marlene
Albis
John Duffy
John
Blair
Nebr
Jacklie
Cedar Falls
Elmey Selix
Viola
Francis Selly
Jane Ann
Linda
Bloomfield
Jess White
Centerville
Eugene Cox
Moulton
Herbert Ewing
Holton
Kansas
Max Hammond
Oakdale
Fred Hammond
J.H. Lehreiner
Moravia
Rebekah Picnic Supper Announced for July 1 Park
The Rebekah members and their families plan a park picnic supper on Monday evening July 1 at 6:90 sharp. The committee urges attendees to arrive a little early and bring a blanket.
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Rebekah
Moravia School to Open September 1 With Short Day
Moravia schools begin Monday morning September 1 under Superintendent John T. Card. Buses depart earlier to reach the school by 8 am, followed by a regular schedule in 20 minute periods and a return trip home at 11 20 am. Hot lunch program starts September 3 at 25 cents per day. 1952 53 handbooks are available from the superintendent or Moravia Union office and by phone at 152 for mailing.
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Moravia
John T. Card
Mrs James Main Heads New York Pastor Society
Mrs James Main was elected president of the NY P S at the Youth Fellowship gathering Monday evening at the Woodward home. Other officers include Mrs Frank Woodward vice president Jerry Woodward secretary treasurer Maxine White chorister Mrs Frank Woodward pianist Wanda Jordan reporter and Paul Dean Woodward delegate to the district convention August 16 at the Nazarene camp in Des Moines Wanda Jordan alternate delegate. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Main
Wm. Woodward
Glen Cantrell
Frank Woodward
Jerry Woodward
Maxine White
Wanda Jordan
Paul Dean Woodward
Nazarene
Des Moines
Dads Rally Dads Defeat Sons In Softball Match
The Franklin Farmers 4-H club held a cooperative dinner on Sunday July 20 at Mr and Mrs George MouCombs home to host a dads vs sons softball game. The score ended 14 to 14 in a tense tie. Afterward the group enjoyed swimming in the pond and expressed interest in a rematch. Attendees included Clair Potts family Bob Sweeden Lynn Dice Tony O’Hara Patty W G Eximani Derby Larry Monte Karen Rose Lloyd Brown Jerry Perry Gary Deethart James McCord Arcia Carpenter Coleen and others.
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Franklin Farmers
George MouCombs
Coleg
Kenneth Stevens
James McCord
Arcia Carpenter
George McCombs
Coleen
F. F. A. boys ball team to face Bloomfield at Mora via
The F F A boys basketball team meets Bloomfield F F A Monday evening July 28 at the Mora via diamond. All members urged to attend. Paul Wilson secretary.
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Bloomfield F. F. A
Moravia Diamond
Polio Strikes Local Mother Near Moravia
Mrs Arina Lee Danzcek living four miles south of Moravia was diagnosed with polio and hospitalized in Des Moines after seeking medical help in Centerville. Her condition is described as fairly good. The Danzcek children Jimmy and Tommy attend Moravia schools in the third and fifth grades.
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Moravia
Arina Lee Danzcek
Lutheran
Des Moines
Danzcek
Centerville
Danzceks
Jimmy
Tommy
PMA Committeemen Elections Held Across Appanoose Townships
PMA announces mail voting from July 23 to August 2 in 17 Appanoose township communities for community committeemen and county delegates to oversee 1953 PMA programs. Elected committeemen assume office August 11 for one year and will assist farms with Conservation Program needs, training, and program guidance.
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PMA
Appanoose
Frank M. McCabe
Story Hour to Hear Daddies at Library
The Story Hour at the library will read the story Daddies this Saturday at 1 15 p m. The weekly event occurs every Saturday afternoon and invites families to attend.
CarreneS Church of the Nazarene Schedule
Glen Osntrell is pastor with Harley Woodward Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning service at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. N. P. S. at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday.
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Church of the Nazarene
Glen Osntrell
Harley Woodward
Church Services and Evangeliatic Close
Rev W F Evans minister presides at Church of Christ with Bible School at 10 and 11 am. Communion and sermon at 7:30 pm. All invited. Rev York closed the evangelistic services last Sunday night. Attend Sunday School and bring someone.
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Church of Christ
W. F. 'J, Evans
Winnie DuVall
Bible School
York
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and Sunday School
Rev Evan Stroud leads Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a m with classes for all. Morning worship at 11 a m. Evening service at 8 p m. Youth Fellowship at 7 p m led by Harold Mason church school superintendent.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Iconium Methodist Church Activities Schedule
The schedule lists a 9:30 a.m. Bible study and a 10:15 a.m. worship service with hymns prayers meditation and Bible exposition. A sermon titled Man's After Helplessness Without God is planned, followed by a children's choir performance. Evening events include 6:30 p.m. Young People gathering and 7:00 p.m. children's choir practice. Friday 7:30 p.m. features the monthly family church night dinner and a program led by Mr Hart from Centerville high school's dramatics department.
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Hart
Centerville High School
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Holds Regular Meeting
Chariton township Farm Bureau met at the California schoolhouse on Friday July 19 with 33 present A cooperative supper followed at 8 00 o clock Vice chairman Darlene Gladfelder led the meeting in the chair absent minutes were read and approved Bills were paid including 5 00 to the scholarship fund A discussion period featured songs led by Mamie Tisue with Lela Harrison at the piano Attendees included numerous local residents and families such as the Cags Hamiltons Hellyers McKern Harrisons Tisues Espys and Gladfelders
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Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Darlene Gladfelder
Lucille McKern
Mamie Tisue
Lela Harrison
Mia
Cags Hamilton
Dell Hellyer
Hazel
Sharon
Harley Tisue
Ray Harrison
Delbert Calhoun
Lyndon McDane
Wendell
Pearly Boyer
Butch and
Laddy Espy
Elbert Perry
Clint Albertson
Clyde
Relatives Attend Wilbur Teller Rites From Far Afield
Relatives from distances gathered for the Wilbur Teller funeral services. Names listed include Glen Clubb Lyle Glandon Mose Orsvall Harold Alin Blanche Harpert and son Sigourney John Nicoll Bob Nicoll Harry Nicoll of Memphis Mo Milan Hall Muntersville Mallard Strober Kenny Strober Clytie Shirkey Ottumwa Earl McVay Eddie Evans Hedrick Leon Smithart Mervin Elder George Holmes and family Janie Teller Fairfield Eva Reider Sheffield Eber Smithart Raymond Smithart of Oskaloosa.
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Wilbur Teller
Glen Clubb
Lyle Glandon
Mose Orsvall
Harold Alin
Blanche Harpert
Sigourney
John Nicoll
Bob Nicoll
Harry Nicoll
Memphis
Milan Hall
Muntersville
Mallard Strober
Kenneth Strober
Clytie Shirkey
Ottumwa
Earl McVay
Eddie Evans
Hedrick
Leon Smithart
Marshalltown
Mervin Elder
George Holmes
Janie Teller
Fairfield
Eva Reider
Sheffield
Eber Smithart
Raymond Smithart
Oskaloosa
Card of thanks for flowers and kindness after bereavement
Mrs. Catherine Teller and children express gratitude to all who sent floral offerings and offered acts of kindness during their recent bereavement.
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Catherine Teller
Moravia School Board Sets 500 Dollar Budget Cut
James Main elected Sunday as church school superintendent and Harley Woodward as assistant. Church delegates to Assembly are William Woodward and James Main. Moravia school board meets to approve coming year budget, proposing 93 646 expenditure with 500 cut from past year. Fiscal history shows overdrafts and balances. pension fund rises, tax asks at 20 990, and facilities upgrades planned including gym refinishing and flooring.
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The
Union
Moravia
Hartinger Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
G L Hartinger died about 8:30 Tuesday evening at his home after an extended illness. He had been treated in Kirksville and was later moved to Carrul for arrangements. Funeral services were planned for Thursday at Alden. Survived by wife Dora son C R Hartinger of Minneapolis and a brother. He was a 50 year Mason.
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C. L. Hartinger
Kirksville
Carrul
Alden
Dora
C. R. Hartinger
Minneapolis
Minn
Irene Tadlock Hostess To Missionary Guild
The regular Girls Missionary Guild of the EB church met at Irene Tadlock’s home with Miss Tadlock leading a lesson titled Jesus Calls Youth To Learn About Home Missions. Delores Hiatt read scripture and members discussed missions in New Mexico Kentucky and Florida. Plans were made for an August 12 joint event at the park with the Women's Society of World Service and the Guild, and delegates to Cedar Falls Assembly were noted.
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U. B
Irene Tadlock
Miss Tadlock
Jesus
Delores Hiatt
Maxine Firking
New Mexico
Joan Callen
Kentucky
Margaret
Condra
Florida
Viola Hammond
Women’s Society of World Service
Guild
Park
Cedar Falls
Kathleen Halden
Texas
Councellor
Mabel Coulson
Busy Maidens Finish 14 Hour 45 Minute Club Meeting
The Busy Maidens 4-H club held a 14 hour 45 minute meeting starting July 15 at 10:45 am. Donna Rogers made the motion to end the session at 5:30 am the next day as members shared demonstrations and crafts.
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Maidens
Donna Rogers
Aileen Turner
Barbara and
Marllois “Robinson
Donna Woodward
Janet Walker
Carolyn Hawk
Warren Rouse
Ralph Turner
Martha Rouse
Rogers
Marilois Robinson
Rouse
Donna
N. F. M. 5 Reelects Mrs Main President
Mrs. Forrest Main was reelected president of the N. F. M. S. and Mrs. Wm Woodward was chosen vice president. Mrs Woodward was named delegate to attend the Assembly on August 21 in Des Moines with Mrs James Main as alternate delegate.
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Forrest Main
Wm. Woodward
Woodward
Des Moines
James Main
Swaim Family Reunion Held at Bloomfield
The Swaim descendants gathered at Bloomfield Park on Sunday July 20 for the annual reunion with many members listed from Ottumwa Moravia Waterloo Great Lakes Ill and Bloomfield. They announced the next reunion will be held next year at Moravia Park.
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Levi Swaim
Bloomfield Park
Austin Swaim
Harold
Janice
Polly
Dennis
Billy Swaim
Leo Baughman
Ardith
Ronald
Marilyn
Jeri Lou Graham
Goldson Swaim
Malinda
Deanna
Kim
Franklin Sw
Basil Swaim
Kent
Kay Lynn
Drakesville
Ted Eaton
Beverly
David
Jerry
Steven
Bloomfield
Moravia Park
Service update places Hiner and Haver on Hokkadio Island
Pvt John Hiner and Cpl Ed Haver report both stationed at Hokkadio Island. Hiner's address lists U S 55213669 3rd Sig Co 1st Calv Dig APO 201 Postmaster San Francisco CA A le Walter Paris flew from Des Moines to Camp Kilner NJ for Greenland. Walter Paris previously at Scott AFB Illinois. Sgt Carl F.E. Cox returned home after seven months in Korea and four months in Japan. Postwar message notes camp deployment in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hiner
Cpl
Ed Haver
Hokkadio Island
Pvt
U. 8
Sig. Co
Calv
San Francisco
California
Walter Paris
Des Moines
Camp Kilner
N. J
Greenland
Scott Air Field Base
Illnois
Carl FE. Cox
Korea
Japan
Mich
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Loveless
Beck
ARL
Cox
Albia Park
Paul Wilson
Secy
James H. Rogers
Frank Rogers
James
Centerville Junior College
University of Missouri
NROFC
Navy
Carrenes
Iconium Methodist
Chariton Twp
Nazarene Superintende
M. H. Johnson
Frank
Harley
William Woodward
John Laws
G. L. Hartinger
Missionary
MRS
Swaim
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