Blackmans to Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday
Mr and Mrs M K Blackman will celebrate their golden wedding on Sunday June 5 with an open house 2 to 5 PM at the Blackman home. They wed June 5 1910 at the bride’s parents home near Unionville Missouri. They are parents of three Iowa children Kenneth Blackman Fargo NC Charles Blackman Iowa City and Don Blackman Des Moines with 15 grandchildren. Mr Blackman retired March 19 1958 after 50 years with the Milwaukee railroad on the old Kansas City division. He also taught at Lucerne and held telegraphy training in Bidwell before a long career across several Missouri towns and finally Moravia where he retired. Both are Evangelical United Brethren members active in church and civic groups. Last fall Mr Blackman was elected mayor of Moravia. Neighbors are invited to attend the anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Blackman
Blackman
Ethel Bennett
Charles Bennett
Unionville
Iowa
Kenneth Blackman
Fargo, NC
Charles Blackman
Iowa City
Don Blackman
Des Moines
Milwaukee Railroad
Kansas City
Davenport
Lucerne
Bidwell
Blakesburg
Moseley
Liberty
Bemens
Northern Junction
Missouri River Bridge
Newtown
Gladwin
Towa
Osgood and Gault
Sewal
Ottumwa West Yard
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren, Church
Tubaughs mark 25th wedding anniversary with open house
Mr and Mrs Russell Tubaugh formerly of Moravia now reside on a farm east of Belle Plaine Iowa will observe their silver wedding anniversary on Sunday June 12 An open house is set from 2 p m to 4 30 p m at their home The Tubaughs have three children Joy who attends Iowa State Teachers College Jerry and Jack at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Tubaugh
Moravia
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Tublughs
Joy
Iowa State Teachers College
Jerry
Jack
Dinner Guests Mark Decoration Day With Veas Hiatt
Mrs Allie Phillips of Oskaloosa Mrs Eva Hiatt and Mr and Mrs Guy Argo and children were dinner guests Decoration day with Veas Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Phillips
Oskaloosa
Eva Hiatt
Guy Argo
Veas Hiatt
Mr and Mrs Herschel Kelley Welcome Daughter Brenda Sue
Mr and Mrs Herschel Kelley announce the birth of daughter Brenda Sue on May 25 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Kelley
Brenda Sue
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
New Books at Moravia Public Library for All
Traveling library books for children and adults are now at Moravia Public Library. Open each Saturday afternoon and evening for browsing. The library board and Librarian thank donors including Mrs Emery Pol son Mrs John R Lovell Jerry Houser and Jake Day for the new books and magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Public Library
Emery Polson
John R. Lovell
Jerry Houser
Jake Day
Thank you note from Mrs. Maude Coltrain
A hospital patient expresses gratitude for the cards flowers calls and acts of kindness received during illness. Mrs Maude Coltrain thanks everyone for their support and sympathy in her recent stay.
Card of Thanks from Ann Callen
Miss Ann Callen expresses gratitude for cards, flowers, and visits during her hospital stay. Her thanks extend to all who offered support and kindness.
Moulton Returns to Standard Time
A petition signed by a good representation was presented to the Moulton town council members last week and they returned to standard time. The town voted about three weeks ago to adopt the savings measure not proportion to the new venture mounted.
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Moulton
Nazarene Church Weekly Schedule Led by Rev H LaVern Smith
Church notices list Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. N Y P S and Junior service at 7:00 p.m. Evening Evangelistic 7:45 p.m. Wednesday Hour of Prayer at 8:00 p.m. Frank Woodward serves as Sunday School Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Update
Pastor Rev F A Richardson leads Sunday School at 9 00 morning worship at 10 00 and fellowship group services at 8 00 pm note change in times Local conference this week at the church with Dr H Thompson in charge Bible school starts today family night Wednesday 8 00 pm W S C S meeting Friday 10 at Maude Coffin home leader Mrs James Van Dorin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zanie
H. ©. Thompson
W.S.C.S
Maude Coffin
James van Dorin
Sunday Services and Church Activities
First Christian Church led by Pastor Donald Plum holds Sunday school at 10 00 a m and communion service at 11 00 a m with a sermon on Envy Mrs Birdie Main as superintendent announces Wednesday Ladies Aid meets at the church to quilt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ald
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Moravia Bible School
Grace Methodist Church led by Pastor Weldon Whitenack offers 9:00 morning worship and 10:00 Sunday school. Evening service at 8:00. Moravia Bible school runs June 6 to 10 from 8:45 to 11:15 each morning at the church. Wesley OMAPEL hosts 9:00 Sunday school and 7:00 Tuesday youth fellowship with Bible school at Wesley Chapel beginning June 6 at 1:00 PM. Moravia led by Delmar Dowd lists 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship with 7:00 Methodist Youth Fellowship and 8:00 circuit evening service plus 8:00 Wednesday Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Moravia
Angel Family Visit Highlights Memorial Day gathering
Mr and Mrs Billy Angel and daughter Cindy of Waterloo spent Sunday and Sunday night with his father Rex Angels and were dinner guests Memorial day with his grandmother Mrs Florence Hiner and Delmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Angel
Cindy
Waterloo
Rex Angels
Florence Hiner
Delmar
Primary Election Set For Monday Across County
The June primary election will be held Monday with polls from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. County Auditor Veil Farnsworth says all polls open on standard time. Republican ballots feature U S Senate contenders and Governor candidates among several county races. Democratic Governor Loveless runs unopposed for Senatorial nomination. Moravia polls open at the community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veil Farnsworth
U. S. Senate
Erbe
Nicholas
Schroeder
Senate
Gloria Cortersio
John Turner
Loveless
Moravia
Garden Club Flower Show at Grace Methodist Church
The Moravia Garden club will stage a flower show at Grace Methodist church parlors on Thursday June 2 open to the public from 1 to 4 pm with a program at 2 pm. Entries must be at the church between 7:30 and 10:00 am for judging. Members of other garden clubs and interested persons may enter. visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia
Community Thank You for Support After Death
Mr and Mrs Lloyd McDanel and Mrs Kathryn Casale and family express deep thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary neighbors friends and relatives for their help during the death of their son and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Lloyd McDanel
Kathryn Casale
In Memoriam Jessie Myers Dear son and brother
In memory of Jessie Myers who passed on June 3, 1958. A silent heartache, a cherished memory of the one we loved. Mother and Brother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Myers
Basic training complete for Pvt Richard Jia4ro at Camp Head
Pvt Richard Jia4ro has finished basic training at Camp Head Texas and arrived Sunday for a furlough with his father Mrs Luddy Codey Rathbun and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Laws. He will report to Ft Leonard Wood Mo for further training. Dr and Mrs Vern Newcomb and daughter Clare of Kansas City and Mrs Brian Karr and Mrs Martha Witt and son Jeffrey of Lemar Mo spent the weekend with their father W V Murdy and sister Mrs Leonard Palmer. Mrs Karr and Mrs Witts remained longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Richard Jia4ro
Camp Head
Texas
Luddy Codey
Rathbun
Bill Laws
Ft. Leonard Wood
Vern Newcomb
Clare
Kansas City
Brian Karr
Martha Witt
Jeffrey
Lemar
W. V Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Karr
Witts
Cody Luse Faces Major Surgery at Mayo Clinic
Cody Luse was taken to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota last Thursday and will undergo major surgery Friday at Methodist Hospital. He is in Room 211 and would enjoy hearing from friends. Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward and Georgie and Mrs Cody Luse accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Luse
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Methodist Hospital
Ron Woodward
Georgie
Moravia Bible School Set to Start Monday
Moravia Community Vacation Bible School begins Monday for two weeks at 9 am in Moravia High School. The Moravia Ministerial Association invites all children and asks parents to ensure attendance. The schedule lists teachers for Nursery through Eighth Grade, with music, babysitters, and a paint brush, pencil, crayons, and scissors requested for each child in Kindergarten II through 8th grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Community Vacation Bible School
Moravia High School
Moravia Ministerial Association
Emery Polson
LaVern Smith
Sandy Dand
Judy Woodward
Clair Callen
Helper
Sharon Walter
Fred Richardson
Jeanne Hawk
Sylvan van Dorin
Donna Rae Tubaugh
Patty Simmons
LaVonne Card
Jean Taylor
Clarence Whitehead
Ira Boyer
Cathy Lockman
Richard Bentzing
Local families gather for Memorial Day and visits
Centerville and Marshalltown residents hosted Memorial Day meals and cooperative dinners honoring relatives. Attendees included the Woodward Murdy and Murdy families with extended kin from Lamar Missouri, Kansas City, Rock Island and Albia. Alumni from Moulton High School attended a banquet, with many local households hosting guests and planning visits to former roommates in Washington DC.
Bill Bishop Wins Five Thousand Dollar Missouri University Scholarship
Bill Bishop receives a $5,000 scholarship to the University of Missouri at Columbia, funded by the National Defense Education Act of 1958, covering tuition and fees plus about $105 weekly living allowance. He will pursue a Master’s in Guidance Counseling starting September after relinquishing a prior Kansas Institute opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bop
University Missouri At Columbia
National Defense Faucation Act
Bill
Univesity of
Kansas
Alta
Iowa
Safety conference visit by Jerry Boblenz and peers
Jerry Boblenz attends the Rural Youth Safety Conference at Iowa State University Ames along with three other Appanoose Co. representatives Bob Pontious Ruth Hendrick and Arla Simpson Harold Holder accompanies the group. Weekend guests Mr and Mrs Roy Brain of Newton visit relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Bobleng
Ames
Iowa State University
Jerry
Appanoose Co
Bob Pontious
Ruth Hendrick
Arla Simpson
Harold Holder
Mrs
Roy Brain of
Newton
Clarence Johnson
Lester Brain
Garden Club Flower Show Planned for June
Moravia Garden club met with Mrs. Charles Coffin for May. president Mrs. Ira Boyer led with the collect. Sixteen members attended as plans were set for a June 2 flower show directed by Mrs. John Veach with accessories from National Gardner.
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The
Moravia
Ira Boyer
John Veach
Boyer
National Gardner
Warren DuVall
Frank Rogers
McDon
Taylor Township Cancer Drive Reports $76.20 Raised
Mrs. John Main, chairwoman, reports the Taylor township Cancer drive collected 76.20 last week. Helpers listed include Mrs. Loyd Carter, Mrs. Ivy Tarbell, Mrs. Curtis Mikels, Mrs. George McCannon, Mrs. Del Brede, and Mrs. Trenton Gladfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Main
Taylor Township
Main
Loyd Carter
Ivy Tarbell
Curtis Mikels
George McCannon
del Brede
Trenton Gladfelder
Rainbow Girls Install New Officers At Masonic Temple
Judy Kay Gladfelder daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder was installed worthy advisor of Rainbow for Girls in a Sunday ceremony at the Masonic Temple. Installing officers included Nancy Tomlin Mary DuVall Mrs John Main Nellie Argo and Virginia Burger. Norma Gladfelder crowned Judy and the group performed with blue and silver decor and star motifs. The afternoon ended with refreshments as Judy presided at the punch table and a committee led the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Kay Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Judy
Nancy Tomlin
Mary DuVall
John Main
Nellie Argo
Virgina Burger
Nasty Bei
Hercousin
Norma Gladfelder
Fathi
Nancy Benz
Diane Gladfelder
Pamela Gladfelder
Joel Gladfelder
Jean Taylor
Charity
Jo Duvall
Hope
Donna Tomlin
Faith
Connie Roblenz
Judy VanDorin
Sharon Argo
Joyce Kincade
Fidelity
Linda Davis
Diane Kincade
del Brede
Dick Johnson
A. D. Kincade
Norma Gluifelder
Worth
Nancy Tumlin
Weldon Wlitenack
Judy Gludfelder
Nancy Linddey
Guy Argu
Francis Kincade
Buell ‘Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blackmans
Russell Tubaughs
Mrs. Maude Coltrain
Miss Ann Callen
Mystery Farm
L. C
Bert Turner
Nancy
Tom Lowe
Richard Lowe
Methodist Church
Memoriam
Harvey Main
Donald McCloud
Gary
Ray McClouds
Lloyd Beaty
Marshalltown
Versal Hough
Eddyville
Don Ahee
Lois Fowler
Harry Woodward
Harley Woodward
George Murty
Wm. Woodward
O. G. Woodward
Frank Wodward
Bil Woodward Jr
Donna Woodward
Paul Woodward
Jerry Woodward
Jeanie
Wendell Murdy
Martha Mirts
Jeffery
Lamar
Vern Newcoumb
Clara
Theo Murdy
Rex Murdy
Rock Island
Robert Murdy
Marion Keeton
Albia
W. V. Murdy
Moulton High School
Willian
Bill Bishop
Missouri University
Polly McKeehan
Bill Harsh
E.U.B
Earl Boyer
George Turner
Don Pettibone
Jerry Pettibone
Cecil Schrodt
Jay Wilson
Ernest West
Wayne McDanel
Jerry Boblenz
Garden Club
Rainbow Girls
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