Nazareth Church Elects Officers In Local Meeting
Nazarene Church in Des Moines elected new and reelected officers after a mid week service led by Rev. Gene Phillips district superintendent. Andrew Maddison resumes Sunday School superintendent with Frank Woodward as assistant. Officers include trustees and stewards, and church groups appoint Doris Maddison and Paul D Woodward to leadership roles. Regular officers of the N F M S and The Other Sheep were named with Mrs Ray Cox as president and Mrs Frank Woodward as vice president. Meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Phillips
Des Moines
Nazarene Churches of
Iowa
Andrew Maddison
Frank Woodward
Forrest Main
Harley Woodward
Frank
0. G. Woodward
Doris Maddison
Paul D. Woodward
Ray Cox
Emory Kehrburg
Moravia Future Farmers meet approves Spirit Lake trip date
The Moravia FFA chapter held its July 21, 1954 meeting in the agriculture room. President Jack Wilson led the session. roll call counted 20 members and the treasurer reported 227.42 dollars. A Spirit Lake trip was set for August 14 and 15 with a 4 a.m. departure on Friday the 13th, contingent on school board approval for car transport. Refreshments and softball practice followed. five incoming freshmen attended. Reporter James McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Agriculture Room
Jack Wilson
Span
Spirit Lake
James McCord
Mrs. Gorden Completes Six Weeks Summer Schooling
Moravia fifth grade teacher Mrs. Floyd Gorden finished six weeks of resident work at Drake University where she is a senior in the College of Education. She will return for a one week Children’s Theater Workshop July 26 30 under the third year of this workshop. It is recommended for Aceon teachers librarians drama teachers and religious teachers. Class limited to 40 participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Gorden
Moravia
Drake University
College of Education
Sleta Johnson Honored On Ninth Birthday
Mrs J Herschel Johnson entertained a group of guests Sunday afternoon for the ninth birthday of Aleta. After outdoor games, Aleta opened gifts, and Mrs Johnson served birthday cake and ice cream at the close of the pleasant afternoon.
Army Private First Class promoted in Mannheim Germany
Veril Kaster, in the Army at Mannheim Germany, reports promotion to Private First Class. Bruce Faber, in the Air Force stationed in Panama, also promoted to Private First Class. The note is addressed to Donald B. Kester, 18 SHagesos Hq Bry 55 FA Bo et 30 Olde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veril Kaster
Mannheim
Germany
Bruce Faber
Air Force
Panama
Donald B. Kester
Shagesos
Bry
Bo Et
Olde
Moravia Softball Team Busy Season Highlights
Moravia softball squad faced a busy schedule with a 10-1 loss to Russell on Friday as Delmar Dowd pitched for Russell. They defeated Placid on the Mystic diamond 11-3 with Ron Woodward allowing four hits. A 5-0 win over Tracy followed on Moravia field, Delmar Dowd tossing a lone hit. Upcoming games include Unionville and Mystic in Missouri and Iowa, with Unionville hosting and Moravia visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Russell
Delmar Dowd
Pland
Mystic
Ron Woodward
Davis
Plano
Moravia Boys
Tracy
Unionville
Jhower Honors DaVonna Vance Shower Night
A miscellaneous shower for Miss DaVonna Vance was hosted at the farm home of Mrs. Mearl Walter with Mrs. Sylvan VanDorin assisting.54 guests attended games with prizes to Geraldine Vance Sue McCombs and Harold Hudgens. DaVonna opened gifts as refreshments followed. Misa Vance and Frank Wren of Albis set a wedding date for August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DaVonna Vance
Frank Wren
Albis
Local News Roundup from Ottumwa Area
Miss Sadie Palmer Mrs Al mont Mein and Mary Rose visited Claude Palmer in Laughlin hospital Kirksville Mo as his condition slowly improves Maggie Simmons returned home from Rathbun after visiting sister in law Jennie Pollard T B Cameron was taken to Monroe county hospital Albia for medical care Nancy Jane Lovell and Joan Farrymple called on aunt Mrs Charles Coffin and family Lovell daughter of Mrs John Lovell and the late Colonel Lovell visited Ottumwa in 1841 during WWI en route to California Garland Houser Joyce and Jerry of Centerville visited Coffin family Hoyer Sawvel Martin and others visited Coffin and Dotson families and Des Moines Ottumwa and Albia residents pepper in local social news and travels
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Palmer
Almont Mein
Mary Rose
Claude Palmer
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Maggie Simmons
Rathbun
Jennie Pollard
T. B. Cameron
Monroe County Hoapital
Albia
Nancy Jane Lovell
Arington
Joan Falrymple
Maplewood
New Jersey
Charles Coffin
Miss Lovell
John R. Lovell
Colonel Lovell
Ottumwa
Germany
California
Garland Houser
Joyce
Jerry
Centerville
H. Dunn
Donnie
Michael
Santa Barbara
Calif
Edwin Johnson
Carol
Arlene
Exline
J. R. Hoyer
Hillsboro
Jimmie Sawvel
Newton
Mitzi Sawvel
Des Moines
Lester Sawvel
Joyce Martin
Max Martin
Lester Smith
Betty Loy Kausalik
Wilbur Smith
Norfolk
Nebraska
Delbert Roberts
Kenneth Goode
Denny
Kathy
Blakesburg
Ethel Roberts
Guy Roberts
Allerton
Sharon Kay Roberts
LaJolla
Hilbert Roberts
Rita
Gary
Fort Des Moines
Herman J. Roberts
Jimmy
Rita Kay
Bill Steinbeck
Danny
Margaret
LaSalle
Burdell Roberts
Evelyn
Eileen
Beverly
Montezuma
Keith Roberts
Janet
Joletta
Jane Ann
Ralph Stuffiebeam
Dickie
Fred S. Tillmont
Harold Fieming
Diane
Roger
Batavia
Services Sunday For Rosa Knight
Rosa D. Knight born May 20 1869 in Appanoose county near Unionville Iowa died July 23 1954 at age 85 with four years at Moravia residence. Survived by three daughters Martha Veach Alice Hauschulz Mia Tressle Barnthouse six grandchildren six great grandchildren and one brother one sister and one deceased son. Funeral July 25 at E U B church Moravia with Rev. Fay Garner. Burial Eaton cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa D. Knight
Theodore
Nancy Cridlebaugh Stevens
Appanoose County
Unionville
Iowa
Albert Veach
Moravia
John M. Knight
Earl
Bennie
Harvey Stevens
Centerville
Verla Glasgow
Udell
Martha Veach
Alice Hauschulz
Fay Garner
Harold Mason
Charles Coffin
Lee Hiatt
Vess Hiatt
A. O. Main
Lee Tadlock
Charles Andrews
Roscoe Pennington
Eaton Cemetery
Weekend Visitation Notes at Various Iowa Homes
Relatives and friends gathered over the weekend visiting families across Des Moines Albia Ottumwa Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Attendees included Hilbert Houschulz Veach Knight Main Gollaher and McDonough families with extended kin from Newton Omaha Salt Lake City and Brooklyn. Major surgery recovery mentioned for Mr Main in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilbert Houschulz
Rock Lake
N. M
Duane Veach
Delma Veach
Des Moines
Bernard Barnthouse
Newton
Albert Veach
Rosa Knight
Sylvan VanDorin
Dianne
Debbie
Delbert Love
Albia
M. H. Johnson
Charley
G. L. Gollaher
Miss Peel
Nora Eastlack
Omaha
J. Herschel Johnson
Aleta
Lorraine
Dwight
Eastlack
Gollaher
Tohnson
Alex Main
Bennie
Jimmie
Helma Tisue
Main
Ottumwa Hospital
Marion
Aurora
Wil
Richard
Brooklyn
N. Y
Salt Lake City
Utah
Moravia Band Mothers Invite Art Cake Evening
Moravia Band Mothers announce a social event at Moravia Bank this Saturday evening featuring an art cake exhibit. Proceeds support band activities and student programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Bank
Grace Methodist Church invites missions report by Miss Ballew
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00, Worship at 11:00, and Evening services at 7:00 with M Y at 8:00. Miss Ballew from Costa Rica will present slides on missionary work, granddaughter of Mr. Frank Chambers, audience invited. Prayer meeting Wednesday August 3 at 8:00 p.m. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Kari Tuttle
M. Y
Miss Ballew
Costa Rica
Frank Chambers
First Christian Church Notes and Speaker Update
Rev W F T Evans presides with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a m and Communion at 11 a m. Wednesday August 4, Ladies Aid serves dinner. After Sunday School Donald Paxston spoke on Japan and discusses his Drake University studies in scientific physiologist and Japan experience, with a future church talk planned. Date later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F.T. Evans
Birdie Main
Ald
Donald Paxston
Japan
Drake University
Iconium Christian Church Homecoming Sunday August 1
W F T Evans minister Lloyd Ammons Superintendent announces Iconium Christian Church homecoming day on Sunday August 1 with basket dinner at noon and program at 2 pm All churches invited and everyone welcome to meet old friends and make new acquaintances Morning worship at 11 am following Sunday School at 10 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Lloyd Ammons
Missionary Group Meets at Karen Woodward House
The Grace Methodist Church intermediate missionary group held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at Karen Woodward's home. Mrs. James Fisk led the lesson study, Karen led a round of games, and refreshments were served by Karen and her mother Mrs. Ron Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Heiis
Karen Woodward
James Fisk
Karen
Ron Woodward
Taylor-Ettes 4-H hold all-day meeting at New Hope
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H club met Wednesday July 21 at 10:00 a.m. at New Hope schoolhouse. After lunch and pledges, members worked on fair posters and record books, received reports, and held demonstrations on frosting a butter cake and storing canned foods. Plans include a swimming party August 2, an achievement show August 4 or 5 at New Hope, and an ice cream supper August 7 at Moravia. Next meeting August 18 at Centerville park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club
New Hope
Shirley Walter
Margaret Condra
Nancy Roblenz
Centerville Swimming Pool
New Hope Schoolhouse
Moravia
Centerville Park
Ann Mihalovich
Rebehah Lodge Receives SemiAnnual Password
In a simple ceremony Monday evening Mrs. Vivian Ashby district deputy president and her staff from Centerville presented the Moravia Rebekah lodge with the semiannual password. The secretary reported semiannually and plans were made to take the traveling emblem to Cincinnati on August 3. Iced tea and cookies were served by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Ashby
Centerville
Moravia Rebeksh
Cincinnati
Board of Thanks for Ernest Yates and family
We thank neighbors friends and relatives for kindness and many expressions of sympathy after the death of our husband and grandson Ernest Yates. Our deepest appreciation to all in this sad hour Mrs Ernest Yates and Mrs Jennie Pollard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Yates
Jennie Pollard
Fred Hammond Named Legion Commander for Basil Cowell Post
Fred Hammond was chosen commander of Basil Cowell Legion Post for the coming year at a Monday election of officers. He succeeds Larry Brooks who led the post for the past two years. Other officers include Gerald Morgan 1st Vice Commander Zell Callen 2nd Vice Commander Richard Proctor Adjutant Roy Matherly Chaplain Chet Broshar Service Officer Max McDonough Historian Harold Burton Finance Max McDonough Executive Committee Larry Brooks Gerald Morgan Loren Thompson Lee Hiatt Zell Callen Howard Smith. The new officers will be installed Monday August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell Legion Post
Fred Hammond
Larry Brooks
Gerald Morgan
Zell Callen
Richard Proctor
Roy Matherly
Chet Broshar
Max McDonough
Harold Burton
Loren, Thompson
Lee Hiatt
Howard Smith
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Joe Tadlocks
A shower at the Miller schoolhouse Tuesday evening July 20 honored Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tadlock. Hostesses were Mrs. Richard Tubaugh and Mrs. Andy Andrews. Prizes went to Helen Tadlock Mildred Kelley and Joe Tadlock. Attendees listed include numerous local families and neighbors from Exline and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Joe Tadlock
Richard Tubaugh
Andy Andrews
Helen Tadlock
Mildred Kelley
Clifford Caster
Patty
Gerald Burton
Iva Strunk
Grant Tadlock
Naomi Sue
Wilbur Miller
Cecil Comstock
Lowell Reagan
Norman Kelley
Bruce
Louis DeMay
Nellie Williams
C. H. Andrews
Earl Shiltz
John Kelley
Fern
Dennis
Russell Kelley
Hershel Kelley
Debra
Lad Miller
Stra
Claude Paris
Exline
Eleanor Miller
Garher Cleaver
Willard Barin
Glen Stephenson
Francis Kincade
Co op Dinner Held At Bill Robinson Home
A cooperative birthday dinner was held Sunday, July 25, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robinson. Attendees included the July celebrants and numerous local families led by Mrs. Frank Cox and sons Billy and Carl, Opal Coghlan, Mrs. How ard Brock and Leora, Joan Dickey, Rex Angel and Billy, Barbara Powers, Burdette Cox and Ramona, Rowena and Nyle, Orel Easter and Frances, Dana and Joe, Wayne Foster and Mike, Sue and Pamela, Olive Moffatt, Everett Long, Jerry King and Carol, and Billy Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Robinson
Frank Cox
Billy
Carl
Opal Coghlan
Howard Brock
Leora
Joan Dickey
Rex Angel
Barbara Powers
Burdette Cox
Ramona
Rowena
Nyle
Orel Easter
Frances
Dana
Joe
Wayne Foster
Mike
Sue
Pamela
Olive Moffatt
Everett Long
Jerry King
Carol
Billy Robinson
Lois Jean Muir to Wed August 10 in California
Mrs Warner Muir of Des Moines will attend the wedding of her daughter Lois Jean Muir to William Copeland Woods on August 10 at Wilshire Christian church in Los Angeles. The Rev Muir will perform the ceremony and join his wife in California, then depart for the Philippines and Japan for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Muir
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Calif
Lois Jean Muir
William Copeland Woods
Wilshir Christian Church
Lois Jéan
Muir
Class of '51 Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The class of '51 held a reunion in Moravia park on Sunday July 25. A cooperative dinner was enjoyed at noon. Attendees included Bob Carter Margaret Steffen Janet Broshar Mrs Mary Lou McDonough Raymine Mrs Verna Overturf Wakefield and family and Jean Long. Afternoon visitors were Fred DuVall Mrs Dorothy Cross Bates and family Mrs Mildred Thompson Kelly and daughter and John Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Bob Carter
Margaret Steffen
Janet Broshar
Mary Lou McDonough Raymine
Verna Overturf Wakefield
Jean Long
Fred DuVall
Dorothy Cross Bates
Mildred Thompson Kelly
John Wilson
Memoriam for G. L. Gallaher Two Years On
Loving memory of husband, father, and grandfather G L Gallaher who died two years ago on July 31. From the Gallaher family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Gallaher
Gallaher
Post Office Seeks Bids for Office Quarters
Postmaster Don Pettibone states the post office department seeks bids for office quarters for five or ten years. Proposals must be received by August 27 and cover heat power water toilet facilities plumbing heating and lighting fixtures plus about 900 square feet of floor space. Details and bid forms available from the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Post Office
Roberts Reunion in Moravia Park Celebrates 34th Annual Event
The Joseph and Abner Roberts descendants held their 34th reunion at Moravia city park on Sunday July 25. About 45 attended registering for the day with a 1 pm basket dinner and a group Lord's Prayer. Proceedings included a business meeting led by Herman Roberts of Ottumwa, with Harold Fieming absent until later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Abner Roberts
Moravia City Park
Herman Roberts
Ottumwa
Harold Fieming
Batavia
Kenneth Goode
O. R. Roberts
Blakesburg
Lula Roberts Tillmont
Blakesburg Park
Hazel Roberts Ferguson
Evanston
Mra
Will Gardner
Wm. Donahoo
Richland, Wash
Everett Roberta
Drakenville
W. C. Bivin
Jack Stufflebeam
Ft. Belvoir
Virginia
Joseph McDowell
Des Moines
Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Jack Hoffman
Mrs Harold Hoffman Mrs Leo Hoffman and Miss Vivian Hoffman co hosted a layette shower for Mrs Jack Hoffman at the Harold Hoffman home on a Wednesday. The evening featured traveling bingo and the honoree opening gifts with refreshments. Sixteen guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hoffman
Leo Hoffman
Vivian Hoffman
Jack Hoffman
Thompson Rites Held After Des Moines Heart Attack
Mr and Mrs Mear Walter Mrs Sylvan VanDorin Maurice and Loren Walter attended the funeral of Charley Thompson held Tuesday at Dexter. Thompson died Saturday night at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines following a heart attack.
Lockman Reunion Held Sunday in Moravia Park
The Lockman reunion is scheduled for Sunday, August 8, at Moravia Park. Participants are encouraged to bring memories and photos for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Perk
County Budget Up School and Town Is Down
Proposed budgets for local and county taxing bodies have been issued with hearings planned next week. The county budget rises by 39 800 mainly due to the state retirement plan, while the Moravia school district and local town budgets show reductions over five years. The school district reports a near steady balance around 13 962 94, and Moravia town cuts reduce the budget from 9 690 to 7 045 to fund street work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Board of Education
Festival Group Reassigns Thursday Friday Festival Events
Appanoose County Farm Bureau and festival leaders reallocate Thursday and Friday programs. Farm Bureau will handle Thursday events while R E A takes Friday, aiming for a better balanced schedule. Parade routes, parades, entertainment, and nightly concerts are planned with a Sept 9 10 11 timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
E. E. Agans
Chariton Valey R. E. A
Moravia Park
Farm Bureau
Electric Association
R. R. Pennington
REA
VanDorin Family Welcomes Two New Borns in Iowa Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Leo M VanDorin announce the birth of daughter Reta Jean on July 22 at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa 6 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernsted Johnson Albia and Mr and Mrs 4 T VanDorin Moravia. Also, Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitehead announce a son born July 27 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. VanDorin
Reta Jean
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Ernsted Johnson
Albia
T. VanDorin
Moravia
Clarence White_head
Centerville
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Nazarene Church
Mrs. Gorden
Sleta Johnson
Jhower
Fred Dotson
Don Cobler
Miley Lockman
Ray Lockman
Moravis
Matt Huber
Ethel Armentrout
Bob Coleman
Carol Ann Ostergren
Kathy Codwell
Carol Ann
Daphen Smith
Junior Spencer
Walter Paris
Junior Caster
Cheynne
Wyo
S.A
Jack MecDanel
Great Lakes
Christian Church
Caureues
Yhold
Rebehah Lodge
Legion
Joe Tadlocks
Class OF
Layette
Thompson
Lockmman Reunion
Ag Ae
Festival Group
Flat Stork
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