Max McDonough To Head Basil Cowell Post 861 Legion
Election of officers held at Basil Cowell Post 861 American Legion. New officers include Max McDonough as commander and Lee Hiatt as first vice commander. Installation planned for Monday evening August 8 at the Legion hall. Refund vote issued for donkey ball game tickets and an auditing committee named. Dutch lunch served after meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Max McDonough
Lee Hiatt
Gene Lathen
Loren Thompson
Harold Burton
Ralph Pfannebecker
F. A. Hahn
John Veach
Lester Brain
Army
Clarence Hiner
Harry Pearson
Richard Veach
W. L. Palmer
Zell Callen
H. K. Smith
The
Legion Hall
Gerald Morgan
Fred Hammond
Roy Matherly
Maurice Walter
Iowa Hawkeyes Face 1949 Football Schedule
Iowa announces the 1949 football slate with four away games and five at home. Key dates include Sept 24 UCLA, Oct 3 Illinois, Oct 18 Indians, Oct 22 Northwestern, Oct 29 Oregon, with away games at Purdue Nov 1 and Minnesota Nov 5 plus Wisconsin Nov 12 and Notre Dame Nov 18. Tickets are $3.50 per game or $27.60 season, plus 25¢ postage. Union office offers ticket services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Hawkeye
U.C.I.A
Illinois
Indians
Northwestern
Oregon
Purdue
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Iowa
U.C.L.A
Northwestern, All Home Games Promising To Be Taps. the Athletic Department
Union
Athletic Dept
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Soybean Yield Contest Opens Countywide
A countywide soybean yield contest invites all soybean raisers to enter. Last year, Paul Close led with 26.28 bushels per acre, followed by Dan Pettibone 26.23, Joe Barapla 24.55, and Carl Alexander 22.8. The Local Farm Bureau sponsors, Pillsbury Mills contributing prize money if sufficient entries arrive. Entries must be five acres or more with a $1.60 fee each. At least three farmers are needed. Contest blanks available at the Farm Bureau office or Warren Langfitts. All entries due by August 1 for county and state awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Close
Dan Pettibone
Joe Barbapla
Carl Alexander
Farm Bureau
Pillsbury Mills
Warren Langfitts
Book Committee Entertains Thursday at DuVall Home
Members of the ETC club were entertained last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Harry DuVall's home, assisted by Mrs. R. R. Pennington, Mrs. Fred Hammond, and Mrs. Albert Veach, 1949 1450 year book committee. After games and tidy refreshments concluded a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
Harry DuVall
R. R. Pennington
Fred Hammond
Albert Veach
Sanders dies at 68 after long Iowa career
Harry P. Sanders born June 13 1881 near Weldon Iowa died July 20 1949 after a life in southern Iowa businesses including restaurant meat market poultry feed and ice. He was married twice first to Jessie May Roberts then to Elgin McKern Crumley and left wife two sons Robert J Sanders John A Sanders a daughter Margaret Heit and two stepdaughters Ruth Glosser and Eloise Glenn. Funeral services were held at Evangelical United Brethren church in Sigourney with burial in Sigourney cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pearl Sanders
Weldon
Iowa
John D
Rosa Sanders
Sigourney
Chelan
Wash
Jessie May Roberts
Chillicothe
Robert J
Margaret R
Elgin McKern Crumley
Moravia
John A. Mr. Sanders
Elgie Sanders
Robert J. Sanders
Waterloo
Towa
John A. Sanders
Ottumwa
Margaret Heit
Granite City
Ill
Ruth Glosser
Blakesburg
Eloise Glenn
Illinois
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Swaim
Earl Rabuck
Sigourney Cemetery
Don Weil and Coulsea See: Brief note on names
Don Weil and Coulsea See appear in a fragmented OCR line from a local page. The readable portion lists two individuals likely referenced in a notice or caption without clear context or actions.
Card of Thanks From the Sanders Family
The Harry P. Sanders family extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who assisted during their loss and for the beautiful flowers they received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Sanders
200 Laps Stock Car Race to Open Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair will host its first stock car races this August with a 100 mile event of 200 laps on the half mile dirt track. Secretary L. B. Cunningham announced the program naming the race as the longest dirt track event this year and at the fair. Cars from 1939 to 1949 are eligible, with drivers having hot rod or stock experience welcome to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cunningham
United States
Cunningham
Garden Club Cooperative Luncheon Held at Campbell Home
The Garden club met at Mrs. Ted Campbell's home on Wednesday July 27 for a generous cooperative luncheon with Mrs. Mattie Lynch assisting. Virginia McDonough led the business meeting. Gail Tuttle discussed plant materials for year round arrangements while Mamie Tisue reviewed bulbs and perennials for fall planting. Gail Tuttle and Dorothy Boyer will host the next gathering on August 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Ted Campbell
Mattie Lynch
Virginia McDonough
Gail Tuttle
Mamie Tisue
Dorothy Boyer
Eytree Street Improvement Project Advised to Start Soon
Town work on Eytree Street faces delays due to factory erector issues. A Moravia based crew set up a new smelting machine this week, parts returned for mismatches, and proper components are anticipated soon. Oil and gravel materials are on hand and the job is ready to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ithe Jebor
LD. Minnesota Improving Terville Hospital
J D Mines, who was admitted to Centerville hospital July 1 for breakdown illness, is improving and hoped to be able to return home by the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Mines
Centerville Benspita
School Budget Set at Board Meeting
The school board discussed the upcoming budget at their regular meeting on Monday July 12. The plan shows an overdraft of 22079 vs 17617 last year with total expenditures rising from 1946-47 to 1948-49 and proposed 1949-50 at 80515, while non tax income climbs to 58125 and the net tax need falls to 22390. A budget hearing is set for Monday August 8 at the secretary Chester Broshar office for those seeking details on figures and expenditures.
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Chester Broshar
Group Camps for Week Near Moravia
A Christian youth group and leaders spent a camping week near the Ivan Moffitt home south of Moravia. Participants included Mrs F A Hahn Beverly Woodward Evelyn West Joyce Forbes Lila Thomas Joyce Walker and Virginia Moffitt. They camped on the farm east of the pavement cooking outdoors despite weather and ended with a treasure hunt Friday night followed by coney islands and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Moffitt
Moravia
F. A. Hahn
Beverly Woodward
Evelyn West
Joyce Forbes
Lila’ Thomas
Joyce Walker
Virginia Moffitt
County Corn Yield Contest Open in Appanoose County
The county corn yield contest reopens with county and state entries for a $1 per 10 acre field. Last year C C Lad Miller led with 123.3 bushels, followed by Walter Harper 116.1 and others, mostly from Soap Creek. Entries must reach the Farm Bureau office by August 31, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C
Lad) Miller
Walter Harper
Russell Alden
Neal Waggoner
Merle Smith
Paul Hinton
Joe Harrigan
Soap Creek
Farm Bureau
Appanoose County
Newly Installed Officers Hold Regular Meeting
Mrs Harold Hudgens the newly installed Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge led the regular business meeting Monday at the IOOF lodge hall. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mr and Mrs D B Bishop and Mrs Fred Tillmont. Fourteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hudgens
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Lodge
D. BE. Bishop
Fred Tillmont
Celebrate Birthdays of Mrs Kaster and Mrs Long
Mrs Anna Kaster and Mrs Adda Long celebrated birthdays with Saturday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs L Hartinger. Guests included Mrs J W Halden Mrs H E Watts Mrs W W Murdy and Mrs Anna Smith. Ice cream and birthday cake were served.
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Anna Kaster
Adda Long
L. Hartinger
Thanking friends and neighbors for care during convalescence
Mrs Resa Brocse extends gratitude for dozens of cards letters and thoughtful gifts received while recovering from a recent accident. She especially appreciates the flowers and kind messages from friends and neighbors during this difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resa Brocse
Sunshine club thanks for sunshone box gift
Thank you note expresses gratitude to the Sunshine club for a sunshone box received by Mrs. Chyde Giedfelder, noting appreciation for the gift and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Chyde Giedfelder
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Sunday School at 10 Sunday worship at 10:50 youth fellowship at 7 preaching at 8 prayer meeting Thursday 8 inviting worship attendance under Pastor Harold Mason. Rabuck Early church location listed.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church Early
Rabuck
Harold Mason
Moravia Church of Christ Service Schedule
The Moravia Church of Christ led by Minister James J. Brown lists morning activities at 9 45 with singing and preaching and the Lord's supper at 10 45 followed by Bible school at 11 00. Evening service at 11 00 with Clarence Schaffner preaching and a Bible study Friday at 8 00 pm while stewardship is still under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James J. Brown
Clarence Schaffner
Denominationalism Sermon Teases Evening Service Theme
At 10:00 a.m. Bible school and 11:00 a.m. singing and Lord's Supper follow, with preaching on the cause and course of denominationalism. The 8:00 p.m. evening service offers the sermon I Choose Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Tconium
Jesus
Grace Methodist Church Morning Worship Invite
Grace Methodist Church invites worshipers to morning service at 11:00 a m led by musician Waunelta McConnell with Minister O1wa Waunelta presiding. The program centers on "Worship somewhere Sunday" and an all are welcome greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musicia
Waunelta McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church Service and Sunday School Invite
Waunelta McConnell, minister at Wesley Methodist Church urges attendance, with morning worship at 9 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m asking the goal of 50 attendees and inviting worshipers to join.
Nazarene Church Devotional Hour Announced
Rev F A Hahn will host devotional hour from Centerville radio station 7:00 to 7:16 each weekday. Sunday School at 10:00 am led by M B Johnson, superintendent. Morning Worship at 11:00 am. Young People's meeting and Juniors at 7:30 pm. Evening service at 7:30 pm follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hahn
Centerville
M, B. Johnson
Nazarenes Elect New Officers
New officers for the coming year were elected at the Church of the Nazarene Thursday evening. Officials include church stewards Mrs. C. G. Woodward and others. trustees M. H. Johnson William s and Frank Woodward. church secretary Mrs. Frank Woodward. treasurer Mrs. O. G. Woodward. chorister Wm. Woodward. pianist Mrs. F. L. Hahn. reporter Mrs. Wm. Woodward. Delegates to the Assembly in August are Mrs. O. G. Woodward and Mrs. Carson Jordan with alternates William and Frank Woodward. Ushers include Paul Woodward and L. B. Jordan. Sunday school superintendent Mrs. F. A. Hahn with assistant M. H. Johnson. The new officers will take up their work following Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
C. G.woodward
M. H. Johnson
Helen Garretson
Frank Woodward
Carson Jordan
Williams
Ihurch
O. G. Woodward
Wm. Woodward
FL A. Hahn
Hahn
Jordan
N Y F Elects Officers At Nazarene Youth Meeting
The Youth Fellowship groups of the Church of the Nazarene met with Mr and Mrs William Woodward July 19 for a regular meeting and election of officers Mrs Woodward was reelected president Beverly Wonawerd vice president secretary treasurer Wanda Jordan chorister Paul Woodward pianist Beverly Woodward secretary of Herald of Holiness Beverly Woodward Delegates to the Youths convention were Paul Woodward Wanda Jordan alternates Beverly Woodward Guests included Miss Doris Parker of Grinnell Carl Fisher of Blakesburg Mildred Ruth Thompson Clara Engle Irene and Mary Lou Paaston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
William Woodward
Wm. Woodward
Beverly Wonawerd
Wanda Jordan
Paul Woodward
Beverly Woodward
Herald of Holiness
Doris Parker
Grinnell
Carl Fisher
Blakesburg
Mildred
Ruth Thompson
Clara Engle
Irene
Mary Lou Paaston
Eddyville Levee Project Starts Amid Army Engineer Work
Construction of a new levee to shield Eddyville from Des Moines River floods began Tuesday under army engineers. The half mile long earthen barrier will run from the east end of the M and St I railroad bridge to high ground, using army equipment and slated to take about 30 days. It will tie into the riverfront levee built last summer with town funds, with a third levee planned to shield Foldyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyville
Des Moines
Army Engineers
M. and St. I
Army
Foldyville
Scarcliffe to Lead Russell Schools as Superintendent
Word reached here that Mr. and Mrs. Scarcliffe of Faith South Dakota will move to Russell where Mr. Scarcliffe will act as superintendent of the schools. He previously served as superintendent here from 1943 to 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scarcliffe
Faith South Dakota
Io Russell
Scarcliffe
Firemen Meeting Moves to Earlier Summer Hour
Regular firemen meeting set for Tuesday evening August 2 at 6 45. Upcoming sessions will start earlier to take advantage of summer weather for practice sessions.
LSU Awarded National Prize for Public Relations Ads
The Iowa Southern Utilities company received national recognition for a series of Public Relations ads carried in the Union. The National Advertising Agency Network awarded the LSU Premier Award for 1948-49, praising the ad campaign's impact and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
National Advertising Agency Network
Ls.a
Class No 9 Picnic at Grace Methodist Church
Class No 9 of the Grace Methodist Church will hold their annual picnic Friday evening July 29 at 7 p m in Moravia park. If weather is inclement the supper will be held in the church dining room. Everyone please bring own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia Park
Post Office Hours Updated for Morning Window Opens
The post office announces new hours with windows opening at 6 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. The change adds a later morning opening, with no alteration to evening closing.
Union Adds Two Correspondents The Moravia Union expansion adds two new correspondents
The Moravia Union announces two new correspondents Virginia Mossam and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt will report Coulson community south of Moravia and Hiattsville area along highway No. 6. Mrs. Hiatt is a former Union correspondent and the paper asks residents to send births marriages and other news to nearby correspondents.
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The
Moravia Union
Mas
Virginia Mossam
Coulson
Moravia
Moffins
Theo Millers
Ernest Hiatt
Virginia
Bauday eVelibgs
Eddy Mooday
Guiubiby
FFA Summer Tour Planned Trip to Okoboji
The annual FFA Summer Tour will visit Laka Okoboji on August 12 13 and 14. FFA members should contact local chapter officers for details and plan to depart the high school at 4 00 AM Friday August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Laka Okoboji
Flf.a
Third Annual Plowing Contest and Field Day at Moravia
Entries are being received for the contour plowing contest to be held August 18 at the Lee Benz farm near Moravia. Early entry comes from Ralph Newcomer Jr. of Moulton, with past winners from Moulton. Entry fee is five dollars, refundable on completion of land.
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Moravia
Moulton
AAA
SCS
Centerville National Bank
Farm Bureau
Ralph Newcomer, Jr
Glenn Appler
Merval Moulton
Lee Benz
Logans to Speak at Nazarene Church Tonight
Rev and Mrs William Logan of Ottumwa will speak at 8 p m Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene. They recently returned as missionaries in China and tell of their experiences. They were forced to leave China after the Communists took over. Mrs Logan, an accomplished violinist, is expected to perform musical numbers. Everyone is invited to hear these missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Logan
Ottumwa
Church of the Nazarene
China
Birthday Dinner Honors Local Residents Near Sey mour
Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel and Wendell attended a birthday dinner at the Earl Purvis home near Seymour. The event honored Mr and Mrs Earl Purvis Mrs Lyndon McDanel and Reva Darrah with cakes baked by Mrs Dike Darrah. Attendees included Evid Purvis Gerald Purvis and families Earl Purvis and Harold Dean Dike Darrah and family Laura Purvis joined in the afternoon activities, sharing ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon McDanel
Wendell
Earl Purvis
Seymour
Reva Darrah
Dike Darrah
Evid Purvis
Gerald Purvis
Harold Dean
Laura Purvis
Mrs Giovanni Fontinel Makes First Trip Home
Mrs Gio Vanni Fontinel, 74, along with her husband and son, visited relatives near Albia before departing for New York to sail Mauretania to Italy. She will visit her mother, sisters, and families in Italy and plans a three month stay. The Fontinels settled here in 1859 and this is her first trip back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fontinel
Bobby
Jerry
G. Fontinel
Albia
Wm. Gardner
GioVanni Fontinel
New York City
Mauretania
Italy
Maria Ceteato
Yusi Venita
Fentinel
Births Report in Albia and Celiterville Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Howard Harper welcome a child at Celiterville Hospital. Mr and Mrs Kaystend Dunes of Albia announce a daughter born at Smith Hospital. Details indicate two newborns recorded in local hospital notices with limited readable data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Harperly
Celiterviile Hospital
Kaystend Dunes
Albia
Smith Hospital
All Stars Sweep Softball Slate With Wins At Selix Park
The All Stars beat Belloma 6 to 2 at Selix Park Centerville as Bud McDanel struck out seven on the mound. Belloma's McMahon had seven hits. Udell Plow boys won 16-0 over Fox Garage, Ray Kirkland pitched and held Fox to three hits. Udell Juniors beat Moravia Juniors 9-6. All Stars routed Lovilia 19-4 Monday, McDanel fanning seven. Main Station Midgets lost to Centerville Baptists 29-6, then fell 11-1 to Udell Juniors. The Moravia Juniors host Centerville 7 Up Friday, with multiple upcoming games and a free public field. The softball committee collects at games to cover costs and keep admission free.
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All Stars
Belloma
Centerville
Selix Park
Bud McDanel
McMahon
Fox Garage
Bureau
Unionville
Moravia
Robb
Bauldin
Udell Plowboys
Ray Kirkland
Udell
Dick Johnson
Fox
Kirkland
Johnson
Diamond
Jack Kaster
Freddie DuVall
Kaster
Freddie
Lovilla
Lovilianie
McDanel
Visser
Lyle Morris
Jack Easter
Moravia Juniora
Centerville Baptist
Gardner Hatchery
Farma Bureau
Ottumwa
McCrory Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The McCrory reunion gathered fifty people at Moravia Park on Sunday July 24 with attendees from Ottumwa Albia Bloomfield Floris Keota Mys tic Oakdale and other nearby towns. The group shared an afternoon meal with numerous McCrory family members and relatives listed among the dinner attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrory
Moravia Park
Carl McCrory
Mark
Los Angeles
Francis Smith
Watertown
South Dakota
Ida McCrory
Larry
Burlington
Alan Sickling
Bobby
Keota
J. S. McCrory
Pearl Rector
Charles Poney
Charles III
George
Charles
Mystic
Clarence Stauber
Dean Hoffman
Twyla
Lloyd McCrory
Harry McCrory
Francis
Eugene
KR. J. Atkins
Musical program at Church of Nazarene
There will be an all musical program at the Church of the Nazarene Sunday with various choir members participating. Everyone is invited to attend.
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P. W
Church of the Nazarene
Eychyule
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Brothers Wereuatie
Don Weil
W. Ba
Coulsea
Minnes
Terville
Hosrital
Nazarenes
N.Y.F
Eddyville Lever
Scarcliffes
Russell
Ls.u
Logans
Nazarene Church
Tie Sh Stork
Nazabrene
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