Rural Bond Drive Kickoff Planned in Appanoose County
Plans for a rural war bond campaign kickoff in Appanoose County proceed despite long weather delays. On Monday at 8:00 p.m. in Centerville court room L B Monroe and Karl Fischer will oversee township chairmen and minutemen as they outline organization plans, distribute pledge supplies, and assign township quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
L. B. Monroe
Karl Fischer
Farm Bureau
Minutemen
Lee Main Dies In Masonic Hospital
Lee Main 84 formerly of Moravia died at 8 a m Friday at Masonic Hospital Cherokee Oklahoma after foot amputation on April 28 He moved to Cherokee in 1903 later lived with son Pearl and Harry Main two sons four grandchildren five great grandchildren three sisters and a brother surviving Funeral services and burial at Cherokee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. (Lee) Main
Mary Hoskinson
Stella Carter
Masonic Hospital
Cherokee
Ohls
Moravia
Lewis
Mary Elizabeth Main
Wea
Florence Coulson
Oklahoma
Pearl
Harry Main
Oskingon
Carter
Flora Hiatt
Atlanta
R. F. Main
O. Hysham
Mont
Hold Services For Hayes Winsler
Moravia mourned as all business houses closed Thursday during the funeral for Hayes Winsler, a Moravia businessman. Pallbearers included A. O. Majin, Ralph Tuttle, Pred Hiatt, P. D. Schreiner, John Veach and J. D. Minnes. A quartet of Forrest Main, Harold Ason, Howard Smith and Karl Tuttle sang with Mrs. Fred Blumenstock at the piano, as floral arrangements were arranged by Mrs. John Veach, Mrs. Margery Tracy and Mrs. Howard Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Hayes Winsler
Majin
Ralph Tuttle
Pred Hiatt
P. D. Schreiner
John Veach
J. D. Minnes
Forrest Main
Harold Ason
Howard Smith
Karl Tuttle
Fred Blumenstock
Margery Tracy
Entertaining in Honor of Guest Prom California
On Tuesday May 29 Mrs Don Pettibone hosted a dessert luncheon at 1 30 pm honoring her aunt Mrs Suzanne Benjamin of California Carole provided entertainment for the afternoon Attending were Mrs John Turner Mrs Clyde Minor Mrs Clyde Wilson Mrs Ed Schindler of Centerville Mrs George Turner Mrs Emil Halden Mrs George Scott Mrs Lloyd Rose Mrs Bert Meadows Mrs Ernie Tucker Mrs Andy Mosley and Mrs Theo Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Don Pettibone
Suzanne Benjamin
Ernie Tucker
Andy Mosley
Theo Miller
Christian Endeavor Groups Hold Regular Social Meeting
The Christian Endeavor groups held their monthly social Friday at the home of Joan Dille with Mrs. Zell Callen and Mrs. John Dille sponsoring. Three new members joined during the business session led by Mary Rose Main. A treasure hunt acted as the evening’s diversion with refreshments served.
Children Day Program At United Brethren Church
Outline of a Sunday afternoon program at the United Brethren Church presented in the evening. Mrs. Troy Adams chairs the program committee with help from Mrs. Kenneth Condra and Mrs. J. Luge. Also mentions Lew Hiner Jeraldine John and T/Sgt William M. Hiner visiting Centerville.
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U. B. Church
The
United Brethren Church
Troy Adams
Kenneth Condra
J. Luge
Lew Hiner
Jeraldine
John
William M. Hiner
Centerville
Buckingham Field
Ft. Myers
Florida
J. P. Foster
Chris Bogart
Pearl Hiner
Delmar
Tad Broshar
Former owner buys Corner Cafe
The Union reports Orph Easter bought the Corner Cafe but Daphne McDonough reclaims ownership and resumes management. The Graphic Arcs group quips that “Once a printer, always a printer” as Mrs McDonough plans to operate under wartime restrictions and rationing rules.
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Corner Cafe
Orph Easter
Daphne, McDonough
Mc Doney
County Legion Auxiliary Officers Elected at Centerville Meeting
Mrs Howard Smith county president and Mrs J P Day county secretary treasurer attended the county Legion Auxiliary meeting and cooperative supper at the Leyton home in Centerville. An election of officers was held preceding the program.
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County Legion Auxiliary
Howard Smith
J. P. Day
Lee Hiatt
Leonard Palner
Margery Tracy
Wm. Gardner
W. B. Scarcliff
Zell Callen
Bert Turner
Gerald Morgan
John Veuch
Leyton
Centerville
Neighbors Host Shower for Newlywed Strunks
About 50 neighbors gathered at the R. E. Luse home on May 24 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Lester Strunk whose marriage occurred May 20. The couple opened gifts as refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served.
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R. E. Luse
Lester Strunk
Dedication plans for new service star on July 4
Library board members met Saturday to plan placing a gold star on the flag honoring S/Sgt. Paul Stafford, killed April 7 in Italy. The star will be added as the fourth on the flag among more than 200. The program is set for the north veranda of the community building, with a contingency at the Christian church in bad weather.
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Library Service
Library Board
Paul Stafford
Italy
iChristian
Lt Spangler Home Liberated From German Camp
Lt Willard G Spangler arrived in his hometown on furlough after a B 17 crewed mission, shot down Aug 2 1944 and prisoner at Moosburg Germany. He was liberated Apr 29. His family had earlier learned he was missing on Sept 5 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard G. Spangler
Jeferson Barracks
George Spangler
Spencer
Moosburg
Germany
Spanglers
T/Sgt
Eugene Spangler
Lincoln Sir
Lincoln
Nebraska
Board Names New Superintendent for Moravia Schools
Irving J. Hickman of Novinger Missouri is hired as superintendent for 1945-46 by the Moravia Board of Education. He attended Missouri University and plans summer study at Iowa State College Ames. He is married with one son and brings eight years of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving J. Hickman
Novinger
Mmissouri
Moravia Board of Education
Missouri University
Iowa State College
Ames
Hickman
Doug
Mastia E. Felkner
Centerville
Boy Is Born At St Joseph Hospital Moravia
A son was born Saturday evening at St Joseph hospital in Enterville to Mr and Mrs O Easter of Moravia. The newborn weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces and has been named Terry Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Albert
Thirteenth Army Air
Albert
J. W. ‘Albert
City
iMr
J. L. Albert
Washington, D. C
St.<Joseph Hospital
Enterville
Moravia
Birch
Terry Wayne
U B Society to Meet Friday Afternoon
The women’s missionary society of the United Brethren church will meet at 2 p.m. Friday at the home of Mrs. C. N. Main. Miss Mabel Coulson is leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Society
Womens Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
C. N. Main
Mabel Coulson
New Telephone Directory To Be Published Soon
Mr and Mrs George Spangler of the Moravia Telephone Co announce a new telephone directory will be published soon. It will be printed by The Union and advertisers may arrange space by telephone or at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
George Spangler
The
Moravia Telephone Co
Concert Program and Instrument Sale Notice
Ruth Gibbons directs a Saturday 1945 concert featuring marches and waltzes by Davis Logan Frangkiser Johnson Donaldson and Weber. All lessons will be next week. anyone with an instrument to sell should contact Miss Seeley as instruments are badly needed.
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Ruth Gibbons
America
Davis
Holm
Missouri
Logan
Harlem
Frangkiser
Golden Gate
Johnson
Buddy
Donaldson
Weber
Rio Grande
Miss Seeley
Vacation Bible School Ends With Fine Program
The Methodist church auditorium hosted a Vacation Bible School program with processions, color guards Charles Scurcliff and Marion Condra, invocations by Rev. Burd, songs led by Joyce Burd, Rainbow exercise, recitations by Wanda Jordan and others, Bible readings, a Ruth pantomime, and a choral reading. An $23.75 collection supported school expenses. Enrollment reached 88 children with 387 total attendees over two weeks, led by instructors Mrs. Troy Adams and Lois Hawk and several class coordinators.
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The
Methodist Church
Daily Vacation Bible School
Charles Scurcliff
Marion Condra
W. &. Burd
Joyce Burd
Wanda Jordan
Carol Broshar
Billy Bishop
Charles Scarcliff
Irla Quartet
Ineita Icker
Joyce Hiatt
Janet Broshar
John Dilie
Ivory Palaces
Oneita Whicker
L. B. Hawes
G. M. Talbott
Bible School
Troy Adams
Lois Hawk
Ulysses Grant Hart Dies in California
Ulysses Grant Hart born Oct 19 1869 in Floris Iowa died May 12 at his home 2948 E Bisby El Monte California after a short illness He lived in Foster Wyoming and Chugwater before moving west He married Minnie Horseman to whom he had Fred and Ruth who predeceased him He later married Rachel Wilson Broshar and many relatives survive Funeral services were held at Schanel Mortuary El Monte and Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier California
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Ulysses Grant Hart
Floris
Iowa
George
Martha C. Hiatt
Mey
E. Bisby St
el Monte
Calif
A. G. Hart
Foster
Minnie Horseman
Fred
Ruth
Mr. Hart
Rachel Wilson Broshar
Wyoming
Chugwater
California
Rachael C. Hart
Marjorie Littrell
E. Monte
Richard
Long Beach
Fern Hedges
Vancouver
Wash
Florene Brown
Cheyenne
A. J. Broshar
D. E. Broshar
Ferrell Purvis Weds Roberta Wakefield in Mystic
Miss Roberta Wakefield daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wakefield of Mystic and Ferrell Purvis son of Mr and Mrs Roy Purvis of Mystic married at Rev Hy E Trimble home on Saturday June 2 at 2 00 o clock Attendants were Miss Helen Turner and Forrest Purvis The groom served two years with Gen Patton in Europe and the couple will reside on a farm north of Mystic Center ville lowegian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Wakefield
Charles Wakefield
Mystic
Ferrell ‘Purvis
Roy ‘Purvis
Hy i E. Trimble
Helen Turner
Forrest Purvis
Purvis
Pupils of Boyer School Enjoy Outing
The Boyer school pupils and teacher Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont enjoyed a end of term outing at Sharon Bluffs State Park with a weiner roast and picnic. They visited Centerville, a button factory, a public library, Towegian office, and spent time at the city park playground before returning home.
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Boyer School
Lula R. Tillmont
Sharon Bluffs State Park
Centerville
Towegian
Twentieth Century Club Elects C M McFatridge President
The Twentieth Century Club held a meeting at Mrs. Cody Luse home Tuesday electing Mrs. C M McFatridge president. Other officers include Mrs B E Tucker as vice president and Mrs E L Glick as secretary treasurer. A cooperative noon dinner followed. The recall program drew strong interest and the club song by Mrs Wilbur Harris was sung. Guests Betty Wilson and Codyne Luse attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. McWatridge
Twentieth Century Club
Cody Luse
BE. C. Tucker
EI. E. Glick
Wilbur Harris
Lake Mills
Betty Wilson
Codyne Luse
Final Rites Monday For Mrs Rinehart
Committal services were held at Iconium cemetery for 90 year old Mrs Jeanette Rinehart at p.m. Monday. The burial was delayed as her son Francie could not arrange transport but arrived Monday morning with his wife and son from Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Rinehart
Jeanette Rinehart
Iconium
Francie
Albuquerque
N. M
Blakesburg Pastor Speaks At Eslinger Memorial Service
Rev J A B Cunningham of Blakesburge delivers the Memorial Day address at Eslinger cemetery Sunday afternoon. The program includes recitations special music and songs with Mrs Roy Fisher in charge.
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Blakesburg
Eslinger Memorial
J. A. B. Cunningham
Blakesburge
Eslinger Cemetery
Roy Fisher
Harold Masons Entertain Double Eight Club Members
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse hosted Double Fight club members at the Mazon home on Friday evening May 25. Prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner Mrs. Emil Halden and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Condra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Masons
Harold Mason
T. J. Luse
Double Fight Club
Mazon
Bert Turner
Emil Halden
Kenneth Condra
Bride and Lt Stockwell Wed in Chillicothe Home
Dorothy Lee Brain and Lt Richard Stockwell wed at 2 30 PM on Wednesday May 30 at the Brain home. The ceremony featured a floral setting and double ring vows in the presence of close family. The bride wore ivory crepe and red rose corsage, with attendants and a reception following. The couple will reside with her parents while Stockwell reports June 19 for reassignment after a 29 month Germany tour. Out of town guests included Lester Stockwell and Mrs Lawrence Howard. Donald Brain. Annie Brain. and Roy Oughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lee Brain
Lester Brain
Richard Stockwell
Lester Stockwell
Chillicothe
Lawrence Howard
L. B. Hawes
Margaret Ward
Donald Brain
Howard
Mrs. Stockwell
Moravia High School
Centerville Junior College
FBI
Washington, D. C
Des Moines
Stockwell
Bussey High School
Second Armored Division
Ninth Army
Germany
Jefferson Barracks
Roy Oughton
Centerville
Co. Legion Auxiliary Spring Meeting Held in Centerville
Appanooge County Legion Auxiliary met in Centerville Monday evening June 4 at 7:00 p.m. A cooperative supper preceded a business session and officer elections. Elected were Eva Quist president Myrtle Workman vice president Merle McDanel secretary-treasurer. A short program featured Judy Shananfelt hula dance, Miss Evans and Junior Varley with cornet solo by Beatrice Varley, followed by bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanooge County Legion Auxiliary
Centerville
Eva Quist
Mystic
Myrtle Workman
Merle McDanel
Judy Shananfelt
Miss Evans
Junior Varley
Cornet
Beatrice Varley
Infant Follows Twin In Death
Short funeral services for Ronald LaVerne VanDorin six day old twin son of Glen and Irene VanDorin who died at 8 p m Wednesday at the St Joseph hospital in Centerville were held at 4 p m Thursday at the Turner Funeral home and burial was in the Mora via cemetery Reverend W E Burd officiated The infant is survived by his parents and one sister Judith The other twin brother Richard LeRoy died May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald LaVerne VanDorin
Glen
Irene VanDorin
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia Cemetery
W. E. Burd
Judith
Richard LeRoy
Poppy Sale Raises Funds for Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Zell Callen, chairman, announced May 26 that more than 600 poppies sold brought in 53.06 dollars. A portion remains in the American Legion Auxiliary treasury for local expenses. The Moravia chapter supports a pair of twin boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
American Legion Auxiliary Treasury
Moravia
Large crowd at United Brethren Church night program
Mrs Carl VanZante and her Sunday School class staged the church night supper and program at the United Brethren Church. After the cooperative supper and program there was a song service led by Miss Mabel Coulson. The affair was largely attended.
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U. B
Carl VanZante
United Brethren Church
Mabel Coulson
Church Services Led by Hawes and Dooley Leaders
Church notices list Methodist Congregations with L. H. Hawes as pastor and Delmar Dowd overseeing Church School at 10:00 a. m. Children’s Day program at 11:00 a. m. Evening service at 7:00 p. m. Wesley Chapel reports worship at 6:46 a. m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a. m. Virgil Dooley supervises the Wesley Chapel School.
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Methodist Church
United Brethren G. M. Talbotts Church Schedule
United Brethren G M Talbott Pastor 10 00 A M Church School Donald Jones Superintendent 10 50 A M Worship Service 7 00 P M Christian Endeavor 8 00 P M Thursday Evening Prayer Meeting 8 P M Friday Evening Choir Practice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Church Service Schedule Led by Pastor Hastie
The Church of Christ presents Bible School at 10:00 a.m. with Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Communion at 10:50 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. with Rev Hastie delivering the sermon titled The Mission of Fear in Salvation. Sunday evening Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. and an invitation to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. J. Hastie
Winnie
DuVall
Isernion
Hastie
Christian Endeavor
Church Notices and Social Update at Local Nazarene
At the Church of the Nazarene Pastor W E Burd leads 10:00 Sunday School with M H Johnson as superintendent and 11:00 morning worship. An event service is set for 8:00 p m with Thursday prayer and Bible study. Mrs Jolie Charity of Moulton visited Frank Wilson's home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
Ellisons Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ellison marked their 25th anniversary at their east Hilton home. A three tier wedding cake with white icing and silver trim topped the table, and a fried chicken dinner was served. Guests included Herman Forgy, Ervin, Mary Lou Ellison, Mary Ellen Ellison of Knoxville, Mervin Ellison, Kenny Ellison, C. A. Turner, Charles Hackett of Albia, and Joan Black of Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ellison
Hilton
Herman Forgy
Ervin
Mary Lou
Mary Ellen Ellison
Knoxville
Mervin Ellison
Kenny Ellison
Alao
Mra. C. A. Turner
Charles Hackett
Albis
Joan Black
Sigourney
Frank Swaim Returns To Home Here Tuesday
After a week in Centerville Mr. Joseph hospital Frank Swaim returned home Tuesday following a fall down a stairway at a cleaning establishment. Both wrists were broken and shoulders severely injured with cuts and bruises. Family members will care for him until his wrists heal at his sister Mrs. A. O. Main’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Frank Swaim
Oasta
Mr. Swaim
A. 0. Main
Ray Francis Miller Celebrates 3rd Birthday
Ray Miller, birthday May 31, marked his third at the Miller home May 27 with parents Mr and Mrs Francis Miller. Grandparents uncles and aunts attended including Mr and Mrs Jay Argo Mr and Mrs Theo Miller Mr and Mrs Van Lemaster Mrs Francis Argo Colleen and Dennis Mr and Mrs Roy Argo and Dennis Mrs Don Polson Mia Guy Argo Charles Sharon Nellie and Jimmy were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Francis Miller
Ray Miller
Francis Miller
Jay Argo
Theo Miller
van Lemaster
Francis Argo
Colleen
Roy Argo
Dennis
Don Polson
Mia
Guy Argo
Charles
Sharon
Nellie
Jimmy
Progressive club meeting at Howard Smith home
Mrs. Gerald Morgan was elected president of the Progressive Club at a Thursday meeting held at the Howard Smith home. Mrs. John Dille became vice president and Mrs. Karl Tuttle was named secretary and treasurer. After the business session the group played three tables of bridge with high scores by Mrs. Dille and Mrs. John Veach. Mr. and Mrs. Monte Oehler of Ottumwa spent Memorial Day with Mrs. Louise Oehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Howard Smith
Gerald Morgan
Mbirs
John Dille
Karl Tuttle
Dille
John Veach
Monte Oehler
Ottumwa
Mrs
Louise Oehler
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Oakland
Fairfield
Tyne 2
Wef
Eva Runnells
Boyd
Centerville Accisty
J. L. Patrick
W. 3. Norton
George Railing
H. W. Roberts
Leo H. Housley
Lester Housley
Lee Main
Spangler
Wayne Davis
Wayne P. Davis
Tis
Fort Benning
Oakdale
Gene Barnes
Glen Garrett
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Bill Cox
Army
Camp Livingston
Louisiana
Co. A
Jack W. Spencer
U. S
Chara
Scare Fleet
San Franccisco
Maurice Walter
Rescue Squadron Six
Care Fleet
San Francisco
Darrell Caster
Wallace Spencer
Trenton
Hayes Winaler
Paul Neel
Woodrow Norton
Will Norton
Board
Ferrell Purvis
20Th Century Club
Ottumwa Courier Mra
Co. Legion Auxiliary
Ellisons
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