Doris Callen Wayne Christy Tie Knot at Grace Methodist
Doris Callen and Wayne Christy wed in a simple ceremony at Grace Methodist Church altar in Des Moines area. The double ring service featured Gladioli decor, organ music, and a reception for twenty at the bride’s parents’ home near Iconium. The bride, a Moravia High School 1950 graduate, works in Des Moines. the groom, a Moravia graduate, has served in the U.S. Army and is stationed at Camp Atterbury Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Callen
Wayne Christy
Methodist Ch Church
Gilbert Callen
Aubrey Christy
T. E. Crenshaw
Grace Methodist Church
Carl Black
Wapda_ Hook
Eddyville
Fred Christy
Iconium
Virginia Clayton
Christy
Moravia
Bankers Life Co
Des Moines
Pvt
U.S. Army
Army
Camp Atterbury
Medusa
Franklin 4 H club meets at West Point School House
The Franklin 4 H club convened at the West Point school house on June 4 with Richard Potts presiding. A meeting for June 29 at Claire Potts at 8:30 was scheduled, study of a Ames short course candidate Leonard Veak noted, and an election for the August achievement show demonstration team of Veak and Jerry Brown. The treasurer reported 87.40 in funds. Ten members attended: Robert and Richard Potts, Jerry and John Brown, James McCord, Larry Derby, Gary Rosaman, Lynn Sweeden, Robert Albertson, and leader Clair Potts. Softball practice set for June 10 at James McCord’s. refreshments served by Robert Albertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Richard Potts
Claire Potts
Ames
Leonard Veak
Leonard’ Veak
Jerry’ Brown
Robert Anderson
Lynn Sweeden
James McCord
Larry Derby
Gary Rosaman
Richard
Robert Potts
John
Jerry Brown
Clair Potts
Robert Albertson
Ottumwa Stave Mill Moves to Centerville
The Robertson Stave Co of Missouri Valley moves its Ottumwa sawmill to Centerville on highway 2, three quarters of a mile east of town. The plant will employ 500 men to produce whisky staves, citing labor shortages in Ottumwa. The Ottumwa yard remains open for six months during oak stave seasoning. W. Q. McKinney will manage the Centerville operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson Stave Co
Moberly Co
Ottumwa
Centerville
Ottupswa
Stave
Ottumwe
Qiumwa
Post Office puzzled by Albania letter misaddressed
Local post office workers scratched their heads Wednesday over a letter believed sent from Albania. They could not read the address and planned to return the 60 stamp item after sorting through the unreadable handwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Shower Honored Mrs Weidlein amid local social notes
Local society items report Mrs Harold Weidlein of Wellman honored at a post nuptial shower hosted by Pat Batterson with co hosts Mrs Batterson and daughter Mrs Russell Sanders. The column lists visits from relatives and friends including the Hawk and Hiatt families, and notes various guests and travels across Centerville Ottumwa Albia Lisbon and Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Verner Hawk
Harold Weidlein
Wellman
J. C. Morrison
Pat Batterson
Batterson
Russell Sanders
William McCoy
Albia
Essie Whisler
D.L. Hiatts
W. E. Hiatt
Centerville
Florence ‘Shanks
Ottumwa
Etta Brain
Gene Bennett
P. E. More
George Brooke
Lisbon
Howard Honking
Buffalo
Lucretia Swaim
C. C. Miller
Cecil Wyant
Alaska
Charles Brooke
Grinnell
Ross Starks
Vern Brooke
D. S. Fenton
Fred Stanley
A. B. Stanley
Thank you for flowers and cards from Edna Hiatt
Edna Hiatt expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for beautiful flowers gifts and cards sent during illness. She says they were greatly appreciated.
Iconium Methodist W S C S meets at church
The Iconium Methodist W S C S held its regular May meeting at the church on Thursday afternoon May 31. Grace Whitehead led the business session, Emily Thompson conducted the lesson with help from Ruth McCord and Nellie Thompson, followed by refreshments prepared by Elsie Albertson, Nellie Thompson and Gertrude Penfield. attendees included Blanche Argo, Pearle Free, Vera Firkins, Sybil Argo, Elsie Albertson, Lois and Darlene, Nellie Thompson, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist
W.S.C.S
Grace Whitehead
Emily Thompson
Ruth McCord
Nellie Thompson
Elsie Albertson
Gertrude Penfield
Blanche’ Argo
Pearle Free
Vera Firkins
Sybil Argo
Elsie “Albertson
Lois
Singpsiration Draws 129 From Eight Communities
A large crowd of 129 attended the singspiration at Moravia Church of Christ Sunday afternoon drawing participants from Cincinnati Ottumwa Iconium Albia Orleans Souilia Centerville Selection and Moravia. Mr and Mrs Art Fox and daughters attended Bonnie Ranes and Dean Stickler wedding in Centerville Sunday afternoon.
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Moravia
Art Fox
Bonnie Ranes
Dean Stickler
Centerville
Bisbys Sell Woodward Paper and Plan Vacation
In Woodward Enterprise last week Mr and Mrs G F Bisby sold their Woodward newspaper to Jim Boyles and wife. The new owners, longtime staff, plan to run the paper while the former owners take an extended vacation after a year of ownership following a California stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
G. F. Bisby
Fortf
Union
Des Moines
California
Woodwitch
Jim Boyles
Monroe County Having Alfalfa Silage Show
Lloyd M. Reid announces a forage field day at the Etcher farm 34 miles southwest of Lovilla on Tuesday June 12 starting at 10 00 am. Farmers will learn about handling the first crop of alfalfa with grass silage using preservative and Iowa State College specialists will assist. Public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd M. Reid
Monroe County
Etcher Farm
Lovilla
Towa State College
Nazarene Youth Meet At Frank Woodward Home
The Youth Fellowship of the Church of the Nazarene held a June party Friday evening at the Frank Woodward farm home. Rev Charles Keyes led devotions afterchoruses sung by Jim Woodward and others. Beverly and Jerry Woodward quoted scripture from memory. Woodward ran games and refreshments were served after the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Frank Woodward
Charles”. Keyes
Jim Woodward
Harley Woodward
Beverly
Jerry
Woodward
A Plea for Moravia's Children's Safety
Mrs Maude Coltrain urges Moravia residents to curb speeding on quiet streets during vacation Bible school periods. She notes unknown reckless motorists and asks drivers to choose safer routes to protect children at play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Maude Coltrain
First Band Concert Of Season Saturday
The summer band concerts begin this Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. at the Community building, per director Robert Sloan. Rehearsals are set for Wednesday evenings.
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Robert Sloan
Mrs. Morehead Dies At Chicago
Mrs Cynthia Deere rushed to Chicago on Saturday as her daughter Myrtie Morehead aged 41 died at 5 00 PM before she could reach her bed. Survived by six year old Ruth Ann and sons Richard and Robert and husband George Morehead. Sisters Mrs Harry Stocker of Moravia and Mrs Wilbert Remark of Albia and brother Shel vie Locke of Chicago. Funeral services were held in Chicago on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Deere
Chicago
Myrtie Morehead
Shelvie Locke
Mrs Harve Tuttle Dies in Upland California
Ralph Tuttle received word Tuesday of his mother Mrs Harve Tuttle 85 of Upland California dying at 3:00 a m Tuesday from a stroke suffered in late April Funeral services and burial are set for Thursday in Upland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Tuttle
Harve Tuttle
Upland
California
Sawvel to Receive Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Keith Sawvel graduates from Iowa City Friday with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the State University of Iowa. Commencement at 9 30 a m features a charge by President Hancher. Sawvel studied oil painting sculpture engraving and printmaking. Other local graduates include Maynard A Webb Myatic Victor G Parson Charles E Weeber Mary J Walsh. Students from 14 nations and 35 states are in the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard K. Sawvel
State University of Iowa
Hancher
St. the
Maynard A. Webb
Myatic
Victor G. Parson
Centerville
Charles E. Weeber
Mary J. Walsh
Albia
Walter Wilsons Grace Methodist Church Nuptials Recorded
Walter and John Wilson wed Sunday at Grace Methodist Church in Ottumwa in a double ring ceremony before about 200 relatives. Rev Wilson Hyde officiated. Floral decor included orchid and white gladiolas. Attendants included sisters Sylvan Van Dorin and Marvin Gardner. The bridal party wore orchid and green ensembles with matching veils and carried colonial bouquets. The bride wore a white lace over taffeta gown with lavendar bouquet and a Bible. The groom wore a light green suit with gardenia boutonniere. Continued on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabelle Walter
Myr
Mearl Walter
John
A. Wilson
Frank M. Wilson
Grace Methodist Church
Wilson Hyde
Wesley Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Tommy
Ronny Wilson
Carl Black
Robert Sloan
Sylvan van Dorin
Marvin Gardner
Joyce Walter
Jerry Walter
James
Paul
Maurice Walter
Raymond Charity
Walter
Fall Festival Committee Sheets at the Confederulty Building
P K Horner announces a Saturday 8:00 event to sheet all Fall Festival committees and officers at the Confederulty Building. All others interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condfutlirty
P. K. Horner
Prédidéent
John Charles Clark Takes Life at Mystic
John Charles Clark, father of Mrs. Max Hamiith of Oakdale and Mrs. Richard McCrory, died by suicide at his Mystic home early Sunday. He had health worries. survived by daughter Jean, sons Robert and John at home, Charles in service, and his mother. Funeral held Wednesday at Mystic Methodist Church with Rev. M. G. Gonzalez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles CIA
Max Hamiith
Oakdale
Richard McCrory
Mystic
Jean
Robert
John
Hottie
Charles
Methodist Church
M. G. Gonzalez
Local church announces Sunday schedule and message
The church lists Rev. C. Ki as pastor and Mrs. Alica Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Services start 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning worship 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic service 8:00 p.m. Speaker Johur Wesley, content vows to stand for Christ.
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Church of the Oe
C. Ki
Alica Woodward
Christ
Johur Wesley
Evangelical United Brethren Church Youth Meeting
Harold Mason sues church staff? No. Rev Evan K. fraud case noted. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Youth meet at 7:00 p.m. Evening sermon 8:00 p.m. Proceedings mention pastor oversight and meeting details.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Evan. EK
Church of Christ Moray Service Schedule and Theme
The Church of Christ invites all to attend Bible school at 10:00 am led by superintendent Billy Schaffner followed by Lord's Supper and sermon at 11:00 am. An evening service with singing and sermon at 8:00 pm, and a Wednesday prayer meeting with Bible study at 8:00 pm. Tonight’s lesson covers the Obediences of the Church.
Teonium Methodist to Hold Three Services in Ottumwa
Teonium Methodist plans three Ottumwa services next Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:00 A.M. Dr Roy Smith will preach at 8:00, Bishop Brashares at 9:15, with a youth service at 11:00. Appanoose county larger parish day begins Centerville at 12:30 with a covered dish dinner, then 2:00 P.M. Rev. Gerald Wilson new parish director will preach and each church will present a five minute feature.
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Ottumwa
First Methodist Church
Roy Smith
Brashares
Appanoose County
Centerville
Gerald Wilson
Grace Methodist Church Service and Activities
Grace Methodist Church invites with Rev Crenshaw pastor at 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship. Children’s missionary group meets with Sandra Card and La Vonne Card at 2 30 p m Wednesday June 13. Wesley Methodist Church led by Rev Howard Marshall at 10 30 a m church school 9 45 a m worship
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Grace Methodist Church
Crenshaw
Sandra
la. Vonne Card
Wesley Methodist Church
Howard Marehall
Legion Auxiliary meeting set for June 19 in park
Regular Legion Auxiliary gathering to start at 6 30 p m on June 19 in the park with a cooperative supper. Election of officers planned with Margaret Brooks named Vice President and Rowena McFatridge as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Margaret Brooks
Rowena McFatridge
Good Attendance At Bible School
The annual Vacation Bible School opened Monday June 4 with 68 children enrolled. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Teachers and helpers come from Methodist E U B Church Church of Christ and Nazarene.
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Union
Methodist
E. U. B. Church
Church of Christ and Nazarene
William Woodward
Charles Keyes
Janet Charity
Mildred Thompson
Maude Coltrain
Viola Hammond
Aileen Turner
M. K. Blackman
Joyce Hiatt
Joan Callen
Mildred Gladfelder
Beverly Woodward
C. C. Coulson
Mary Rose Main
Pleasant Hill School and Home Day Observed
Pleasant Hill observes School and Home Day with 42 attending a noon basket dinner. Exhibits of art and writing showcase six weeks of work. Report on the year’s achievements given. all pupils promoted. Perfect spelling awardees listed by grade. attendance and tardiness data noted. Teacher Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont retained. school to begin August 27.
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Pleasant Hill
Joanne Moore
Charlotte ‘McAninch
Leona Clayworth
Janice Vickrey
Donald Fern Fenton
Mary
Lou Ballanger
Lula R. Tillmont
Local Rainbow Initiation At Albia Assembly Meets
Ann Pettibone and Betty Harsh joined five girls initiated at Altia Assembly No 10 Order of the Rainbow for Girls on Saturday evening. Miss Janis Pabst sang with Mrs Louise Shaver accompanying, as Eastern Stars and Maronic members from out of town attended, including Mrs Gwen Hawks of Bloomfield.
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Ann Pettibone
Betty Harsh
Altia Assembly No
Order of the Rainbow
Janis Pabst
Louise Shaver
Gwen Hawks
Bloomfield
Monroe 4H Girls Attend Tri County Camp at Lake Ahquabi
Sixteen Monroe county 4-H club girls traveled to Lake Ahquabi near Indianola on Monday for the annual Tri-County 4-H Camp. Names listed include Kathleen Brown Colleen Cronin Mary Ann Gannon Betty Rae Hannum Carolyn Hawk Cequiz Heffron Mary Lou Hindman Joyce Johnson Wanda McCalister Celine McGrath Helen Jane Moore Martha Potts Patty Rogers Marilyn Sinclair Mary Claire Stewart and Marilyn Sullivan.
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Monroe County
Lake Ahquabi
Indianola
Kathleen Brown
Coleen Cronin
Mary Ann Gannon
Betty Rae Hannum
Carolyn Hawk
Cequiz Heffron
Mary Lou Hindman
Joyce Johnson
Wanda McCalister
Celine McGrath
Helen Jane Moore
Martha Potts
Patty Rogers
Marilyn Sinclair
Mary Claire Stewart
Marilyn Sullivan
THANKS FOR KINDNESS DURING ILLNESS AND HOSPITALIZATION
A brief note of gratitude from Mrs. Kenneth Daniels thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness, cards, flowers and gifts during a recent illness and hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Daniels
Birth Notice for Helmick Daughter in Centerville
A baby girl was born Thursday May 31 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville to Mr and Mrs Ernest Helmick. The birth details note the new arrival and parental names with hospital reference.
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Ernest Helmick
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
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Edna Hiatt
Bisbys Sel
Woodward Paper
Nazarene
Frank. Woodward
H. M. Tuttle
Keith Sawvel
Iowa City
Walter-Wilson
John Charles Clark
Teonium Methodist
Order of the Eastern Star
Leona Scott
W. M
Effie Gollaher
Bible
Monroe
Ahquabi
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