Moravia Flower Show Committees Named At Meeting
Moravia Garden club met at Mrs Virgo Boyer home on May 27 to plan the local flower show set for June 6. Fifteen members and guests discussed committee assignments led by General chairman Mrs Ben Williams. district show judge Mrs J W Pendleton of Des Moines, and district show at Afton June 12. Mystery pal gifts were received by Margaret Callen and Lucile Weat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ames
Ben Williams
Max McDonough
B.F. Whitehead
Cecil Schrodt
Lester Sawyer
Orville Burton
Zell Callen
Harley Tisue
Earl Boyer
Frank Rogers
Leonard Palmer
Art Foren
Gerald
Mira Eleanor Miller
Charles Cof-DuVall
Harold Mason
Dn le Lynch
John Veach
Qo A. Turner
Lee Hiatt
Calla Hee Thanearold Meeson
Jess Gladfelder
Garden Center
Howard Smith
Ralph McDonough
L. M
Rebekah District Program Announced
The fourth district Rebekah Lodge convention will be held Thursday June 4 in Cincinnati. The program includes registration at 1:00 pm, call to order at 2:00 pm, flag presentation, introduction of officers, welcome by Thelma Rice, response by Gladys Pennington, minutes, lodge reports, treasurer report, committee appointments, and various ritual and discussion items. Dinner at 6:00 pm at the Christian church followed by memorial and degree work and further reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah’ Lodge
Cincinnati
Thelma Rice
Gladsie Pennington
Mystic
Moravia
Moulton
Carterville
Leone Stokka
Christian Church
Moravia Boys Top Unionville 7-6 in Tight Contest
Moravia softball team defeated Unionville 7 to 6 on Unionville soil Tuesday night. Pitcher Dick Johnson earned the win and Ron Woodward contributed two home runs. The FFA team plans a game Thursday, with a return Unionville clash scheduled for Friday night in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Unionville
Neighbors
Dick Johnson
Ron Woodward
FFA
Rumas-Lockman Wedding Friday
Miss Shirley Rumans of Unionville and Billy Lockman of Moravia wed at Bloomfield Methodist Church on Friday May 29 at 800 pm. Rev. Frank Lister led the double ring ceremony with the couple’s attendants Mr and Mrs Thomas Burdock Jr. The bride wore a blue street length dress and white carnation corsage. the bridesmaid wore violet with a white carnation corsage. A short Lake of the Ozarks honeymoon followed. they reside with parents while plans unfold. The bride is Udell high school 1953 graduate. groom works at John Deere in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Rumans
Johnnie Rumans
Unionville
Billy Lockman
Raymond Lockman
Moravia
Bloomfield
Frank Lister
Thomas Burdock, Jr
Farewell Dinner For Stixruds At Church Lawn
Sunday farewell dinner on the Evangelical United Brethren church lawn honored Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stixrud and family as they prepare to depart for Decatur Georgia. He will enter Columbia Seminary this fall before a year in Belgium for study and teaching. Flo will be sent by the U S Presbyterian Board of World Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stixrud
Moxann
Tommy
Evangelical United “Brethren
Decatur
Georgia
Stixrud
Columbia
Belgium
Flo
Presbyterian Church U
States
Maxton
N. C
Westminister College
Fulton
Army Air Corps
Delmar
Deep River
Grand Meadows
Moravia
Westmar
CauRCHES Church of the Nazarene Schedule
Pastor Rev Ray Cox leads Sunday services at CauRCHES Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Young peoples meeting at 7:30 p.m. Juniors at 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic services at 8:00 p.m. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox Harley Woodward
Young Peoples
Evangelical United Brethren Church Notices
A Friendly Church In A Friendly Town led by Rev Evan Stroud with Harold Mason as church school superintendent. Sunday School at 10 with classes for all ages. Mrs Blackman chorister and Bill Bishop pianist. Ladies Aid meets at the church Wednesday afternoon June 10. Regular services next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Har Ald Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Ladies Aid
What do we mean by faith in God sermon subject
Iconium Methodist urges clear contrast between physical and social needs and spiritual life. The Sunday School should study God’s word and the worship service expounds it. The sermon next Sunday centers on the question What do we mean by faith in God.
Missionary’s Moravia Visit Praised for Africa Work
The narrative praises Mr. Stixrud and his family for their missionary outreach in the Belgian Congo. It notes his mother’s marriage to another missionary, his sister and brother also serving in the Congo, and commends his efforts to acquaint Moravian communities with African missions and youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ago
Kasha
Belgian Congo
Africa
Mr. Stixrud
Moravia
Moravia Band Opens Summer Series Under James Main
James Main will conduct Moravia band in its first summer concert this Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Program includes Field of Honor March, Chennette Brasses Triumphant March, Donkey Serenade arranged by Briegel, American Patrol, Blue Skies, Hearted Men selection, Along the Navajo Trail, Now is the Hour, Them Basses March, Star Spangled Banner, Romberg arrangement by Teague and Walters, Huffine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Main
Moravia
Briegel
Corp Spencer Sees Atomic Shell Test at Camp Desert Rock
Corporal Paul Spencer Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer of Moravia, witnessed the first test firing of an atomic shell from the army s massive 280 mm cannon at Camp Desert Rock Nevada. About 3 000 officers and enlisted men crouched behind revetments 4 500 yards from ground zero as scientists controlled the weapon from towers ten miles away. Spencer serves as communications chief in Battery D of the G0 lst Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion at the Army Chemical Center Maryland. He entered the army in 1951 and has earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and Korean and UN Service Ribbons. He is a 1949 Mora Via high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Paul Spencer, Jr
Paul Spencer
Moravia
Army
Camp Desert Rock
Nevada
Spencer
Army Chemical Center
Moravia High School
Hunters Observe 28th Anniversary Event at Blakesburg Home
Jayne and Joellyn Hunter with grandfather J F Chambers host an open house for Gerald and wife Hunters 25th wedding anniversary at the Hunter home in Blakesburg on Sunday June 14 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayne
Joellyn Hunter
J. F. Chambers
Gerald Hunter
Hunter
Blakesburg
Booster Club Seeks Aid for Park Improvements
Max Hiner and Russell Hughes were appointed by the Booster club to solicit aid for new park swings and picnic tables. They will contact local business people this week, and others willing to help with costs are asked to reach out. The club will do the work themselves as membership and finances cannot cover all expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hiner
Russell Hughes
Booster Club
Band Families Edjoy Co op Supper And Party
A cooperative supper and party for band members and their families was held Wednesday evening May 27 at the Community building with over 70 attendees. Entertainment featured a last day of school program a skit by Mrs Frank Wilson Mrs Bert Turner Mrs Mason and Mrs Fred Hammond Harald Mason played the doctor with interviewers Art Fox and Cecil Coulson Mrs George Firfins and Mrs Lester Sawyer led supper arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Luse
Harold Mason
Frank Wilson
Bert Turner
Mason
Fred Hammond
I. Q
Harald Mason
Art Fox
Cecil Coulson
George Firfins
Lester Sawyer
Landgrebe completes medical aidman course in Japan
Pvt Ronald L Landgrebe recently finished a four week training at Eta Jima Specialist Schools in Japan. He entered the army in October 1952 and trained at Ft Riley Kansas. His parents live near Iconium and his wife in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald L. Landgrebe
Army
Eta Jima
Japan
Landgrebe
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Loyd Landgrebe
Iconium
Theola
Centerville
Community Choir Practice Dates Set for June Evenings
Community Choir plans practice sessions on Wednesday evenings June 10 and June 17 at 8:00 p m under director James Main. Members urged to attend and support the director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Main
Past Matron Club Meets At Halden Home
Past Matrons club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. George Halden with Mrs. Emil Halden assisting. A social hour was enjoyed. Refreshments of ice cream topped with pineapple sauce, angel food cake and fruit punch were served at the close of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Halden
Emil Halden
Garden Club Show Parade Theme at Community Building
The Garden Club announces a show with the theme June 6n Parade to be held at the Community Building on June 8 from noon to 9 p.m. Open to the public, program and tea in the afternoon, public invited.
Weekend Visit Trails From Des Moines To Town
Mr and Mrs Harold Wright and family from Des Moines visited the area with Mrs Ben Williams east of town. Sunday guests included H D Wadsworth of Colfax Randall Toy of Newton Raymond Williams and children of Centerville Lester Weak and baby daughter. Garnet Brown of Newton and Lois Brown of Albia called Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wright
Des Moines
Ben Williams
Town
H. D. Wadsworth
Colfax
Randall Toy
Newton
Raymond Williams
Centerville
Lester Weak
Garnet Brown
Lois Brown
Albia
Supt. Fenton Buys I. J. Hickman Property
Mr and Mrs Irving Hickman sold their west side Milwaukee tracks residence to A R Fenton the incoming school superintendent. Property lies on the north side of the street to highway 60 with possession expected by July 1 or sooner if housing is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McClurg
Irving Hickman
A. R. Fenton
Fenton
Milwaukee Tracks
McClurgs
Local Families Move During Past Week in Albia area
Local families moved homes over the past week. Mrs W H Peterson moved into the Ralph Pfannecker residence she bought. Art VanDorin and daughters moved into the Harry DuVall property. Lester Williams moved to a farm southeast of Albia. Richard Veach moved into the Art Fox residence. Johnnie Spencer moved into the Veach house. Easter family relocated to their own home. Harold Clark and George Robinson families moved into apartments over Corner Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Peterson
Ralph Pfannebecker
Art VanDorin
Harry DuVall
Lester Williams
DuVall
Albia
Richard Veach
Art Fox
Johnnie Spencer
Forrest Easter
Veachs
Nelson Washington Kincade obituary details long life
Aaron Washington Kincade was born November 1, 1866 near Moravia Iowa and died aged 86 years 6 months 26 days. He left four children Bessie Russell Rissle and Ernest, 13 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 29 at Turner Funeral home with Rev Gerald Wilson officiating and burial in Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Washington Kincade
Moravia
Iowa
Francis
Martha Kincade
Wash
Aaron Luse
Martha
Emma
Saer
Bessie
Los Angeles
California
Russell
South Dakota
Rissle
Centerville
Ernest
Turner Funeral Home
Gerald Wilson
Unionville
Fairview Cemetery
Card of thanks for A. W. Kineade family notes
Card of thanks from Mrs A W Kincade Bessie Boshak and families Bissie Kaster and families Ernest Kineade and families Kermit Kineade and families Golda Steele and families express gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for acts of love sympathy and floral tributes following the loss of a beloved husband and father A W Kineade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kineade
A. W. Kincade
Bessie Boshak
Bissie Kaster
Ernest Kineade
Kermit Kineade
Golda Steele
Thanking Friends After Our Bereavement Card
We express gratitude to friends and relatives for cards flowers and kindness during our bereavement. Mr and Mrs Marve Lockman Mr and Mrs Ivan Walter Mr and Mrs A J Hartman Mr and Mrs J Gegan Mr and Mrs A J Connor Mr and Mrs George Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marve Lockman
Ivan Walter
A. J. Hartman
J. Gegan
A. J. Connor
George Starr
Thank you for support during hospital stay in Kirksville
A note expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards letters and gifts received while in the Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri and after returning home. It mentions Mrs Chas Johnson and Mr and Mrs Bruce Gardner of Des Moines visiting Mrs O D Du Vall who is slowly recovering as a patient at Laughlin hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
Chas. Johnson
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
O. D. DuVall
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville, MO
Moravia Students Receive Degrees
Moravia graduates receive college degrees from Simpson college and Coe college in Indianola and Cedar Rapids. Mary Rose Main earned a Bachelor of Arts and begins Girl Scouts work in Davenport. Richard Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with honors and upcoming military service. Bruce Faber earned a Bachelor of Arts and will join Air Force active duty. Donald Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts and will study at Naperville Seminary with a pastorate. John Grenfell Jr earned a Bachelor of Arts from Chicago Evangelistic Institute and plans further study at Penn College. Kester Gladfelder earned a state standard elementary teaching certificate at Centerville Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mary Rose Main
Almont Main
Simpson College
Indianola
Miss Main
Girl Scouta
Davenport
Camp Conestoga
Girl Scout
Richard Smith
Howard Smith
Richard
Bruce Faber
Richard Faber
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Bruce
Coe College Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Air Force
Donald Jones
Ben Jones
York College
York
Nebr
Donald
Naperville Seminary
Naperville
Illinois
John Grenfell, Jr
Grace Methodist Church
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
University Park
Towa
Grenfell
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Des Moines Garden Club at Flower Show and Radio Interview
Mrs Ire Boyer Mrs Zell Callen Mrs Earl Boyer Mrs Harley Tisue and Mrs Jess Gladfelder attended the Des Moines Garden club flower show Thursday at the Art Center Des Moines They dined at Hotel Savery and were interviewed on Betty Baker s radio program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ire Boyer
Zell Callen
Earl Boyer
Harley Tisue
Jess Gladfelder
Des Moines
Art Center
Hotel Savery
Betty Baker
Harry Glick Hospitalized After Farm Injury in Missouri
Harry Glick was taken to Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Friday afternoon after injuring his leg while climbing over a bin in the corn crib on his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glick
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Mr. Glick
Public Sale for Atkins Estate at Centerville Court House
Edward Powers as administrator will sell the former Gillie G. Atkins property across from the Methodist church at 10:00 AM Friday June 5 at the south door of Centerville courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Powers
Gillie G. Atkins
Atkins
Methodist Church
Court House
Centerville
Flight Of The Stork Takes Place In Centerville
Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon welcome Linda Elaine a 7 pound 9 ounce daughter born May 26 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Mr and Mrs Edward White Jr of Centerville greet daughter Janice Lyon born May 30 at 4 25 pm weighing 8 pounds first granddaughter to Mr and Mrs R C Wilson. Mr and Mrs Basil Martin of Melrose announce son Marvin Eugene born May 29 at St Joseph hospital Center ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Sheldon
Linda Elaine
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Edward White, Jr
Janice Lyon
R. C. Wison
Basil Martin
Melrose
Marvin Eugene
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Rebekah
Pas Memorial
Blomfield
Tow
Assembly
Psa
Joale
Min Frank ‘Wayoo
Rumas-Lockman
Stixruds
Caurches
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Iconium Methodist
Berlin
Romberg
Teague
Walters
Huffine
SIKTH
Benz
Roberta Beer Schoal Brain
Jane Ellen
Norma
Foster
Twyla
Halden
Kathleen
Hammond
Viola
Hawk
Sarah
Turner
Aileen
Wesk
John
Broshar
Carole
Charity
Janet
Kelley
Fern
McDanel
Kathryn Artin
Joyce
Pettibone
Ann Miller
Phillip
Rinehart
Frank
Sawyer
Mitzi
Stevens
Joan
Vance
Raymond
Brown
Callen
Evelyn
Scott
Marianne
Tomlin
Charlés
Boyer
Judy
Free
Maddison
Dor
Martin
McAninch
Potts
Martha Sed
Sweeden
Rosalie Paul Seer
Ib ‘Turner
Edjoy
R. Landgrebe
Roberta
Brain
Jane Ellen Cochran
Lorraine
Weak
Condra
Wendell
Kathryn
Miller
Ann
Lawyer
Nh Turner
Charles
Firkins
Maxine
Dale
Main
Jerry
Marin
Maaninch
Charlotte
Schrodi
Mary
Rowalie
Paul
Kester Gladfelder
Frank Gladfelder
Centerville Junior College
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