Monday election names candidates for general in fall
In Appanoose county the primary election showed a slight drop from 1954. Democratic sheriff race narrowed to three, Eddy 451 Robertson 443 Evans etc. McClellan 952 Wells 902, all over 35 percent. Hickenlooper re-nominated as U S senator. Hough unopposed for governor. Pendleton edged by Nicholas for lieutenant governor. Erbe led attorney general race, others unopposed. County ticket renominations included Clerk of Court Mage Luse over Eddie Adams, Recorder McCord over Moulton, and McClellan over Wells for supervisor, with Bob Warren over Albertson and Batley for 58 supervisor. Ed Powers led county attorney votes. Loveless governor. Bartley lieutenant governor. Local interest centered on ULindskoog’s bid amid Carter’s lead. Carter carried seven counties to Kramer five and Lindskoog two in the 14th district. County races focused on sheriff and 57 board member. sheriff decision to be settled by convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appandose
Wwilkego
Theither
Eddy
Robertson
Evans Amiid Wells
George Milani
McClellar
Wells
Hickenlooper
Hough
Nicholas
Pendleton
Erbe
Mage Luse
Eddie Adams
McCord
Moulton
McClellan
Bob Warren
Albertson
Batlew
Ed Powers
Loveless
Bartley
Oh Ulindskoog Acai
Carter
Kramer
Lindskoog
Appanoose
Monroe
Lang
Morlan
Torder— McCord
Fenton
Sia Albertson
Ballew
Warren
Com Moraty
Evang
Wilcox
Plummer
Govern Bartley
O'Malley
Davey Eenanaccupantess
O'Briant
Evans
Robertson Recorder
Ferren Wanes
Supervisor
Benz
Moravia to Hire New Agriculture Instructor
Moravia school board contracted Bernie Valentine to fill the vocational agriculture instructor vacancy starting July 1. He succeeds Vernon Thorson who leaves teaching for farm management business. Valentine, a University of Missouri graduate, lives in Lucerne and will move into Garnet Brain property with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Dean Valentine
Morayvla 8
Vernon Thorson
Valentine
University of Missouri
Columbia
Unionville
Lucerne
Garnet Brain
Wm. Carr
Carr
Watts
Mo Travia
Baby News From Albuquerque And Kirksville
Mr and Mrs Clair Hiatt of Albuquerque New Mexico are parents to Elisabeth Ann a 6 lb 12 oz girl born June 2. Mr and Mrs Bill Broshar welcome a son born June 2 at Laughin hospital Kirksville Missouri weighing 6 pounds and 244 ounces named Michael William. Grandparents Clyde Greene Gallant Als and Mrs Chester Broshar Moravia. Mrs H G Broshar is the great grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Hiatt
Albuquemille
New Mexico
Elisabeth Ann
Bill Broshar
Laughin Hospital
Kirksville
Michael William
Clyde Greene
Gallant, Als
Chester Broshar
Moravia
H. G. Broshar
Wesley Chapel Bible School closes with June program
The Wesley Chapel Bible School finished with a Sunday program in June. Forty children enrolled in sessions for kindergarten to junior groups, with Rev Banks Doggett as director and Evelyn Daniels as helper. Certificates were given. a picnic and park outing followed.
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Wesley Chapel Bible School
Banks Doggett
Evelyn Daniels
Leanne Heckman
Edrie Phillips
Doris Hampton
Doris Boblenz
Nellie Heckman
Juanita Dooley
Juanita Lee
Sandra Hiatt
Nancy Boblenz
Leta Long
Janet Phillips
Wanda McIlwain
Banks Dogger
Josephine Lindley
Centerville Park
Tollers Thank Moravia for 4-H Dorm Fund Drive
The Taylor Tollers express gratitude to Moravia residents who aided their fundraising effort at the Appanoose County fairgrounds to build a 4-H boys dormitory.
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Taylor
Moravia
Appanoose County Fairgrounds
20th Century Elects Mrs Craver President
The Twentieth Century Reading club met at Mrs. Harley Tisue's home for the final meeting of the club year. An afternoon session followed a noon cooperative dinner with officers elected: Mrs. C. W. Craver as president, Mrs. Coffin vice president, Mrs. Emery Histt secretary, and Mrs. Cody Luse treasurer.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
Harley Tisue
Charles Coffin
C. W. Craver
Coffin
Emery Histt
Cody Luse
Luse
Preston
Hedgecock
Taylor Aid Meeting With Mrs Harsh Scheduled
A Taylor Aid group will meet with Mrs. Gladys Harsh on June 13 to discuss local community support efforts and upcoming activities.
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Taylor Aid
Gladys Harsh
Churches Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and events
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev Lynn D King holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:55 a.m. Evening service at 7:45 p.m. Midweek service is Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. W S W S meets Friday at 7:45 p.m. Grace Main leads a program. Marletier Quartet performs on Church Night June 13 with a pie and coffee lunch afterward. First Christian Church led by Pastor Donald Plum offers 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. Communion and Ladies Aid, Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn d. King
Earl Boyer
Velda Condra
Grace Main
Marletier Quartet
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Mire
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church Calendar and Services Notice
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 am led by Rev Jubp Grenfell and Superintendent Mrs Karl Tuttle. Worship times include 11:00 am, 7:00 pm and evening service. Annual conference will close Friday June 8 at 7:30 pm. Kingdom Builders class hosts a church event and a Wednesday prayer meeting on June 13 at 7:45 pm.
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Grace Methodist Church
Jubp Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Neighbors Plow and Plant 75 Acres Tuesday
Seventeen tractors and ample equipment assisted Dan Mihalovich’s farm on the town’s west edge to plow dished and plant 75 acres of corn and beans. Mihalovich was hospitalized Saturday with hemorrhage but showed progress at Centerville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mihalovich
Mihalovich
Centerville Hospital
Ralph Spender
Carl VanZante
Ronnie
Donald McCloud
Ralph Shelquist
Dick Hellyer
Vernon Thorson
Lloyd Brown
John Zajec
Frank Pancrazio
Frank Woodward
Harry Woodward
Harold Mason
Andy Mosley
Russell Gillaspie
Ray’ McCloud
Richard Mason
Gary Charity
Paul Turner
Joe Gillaspie
Merle Smith
Paul McClurg
Debbie
Mark Smith
Hazel ‘Hellyer
Bertha Lise
Frank Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Ralph Spencer
James Wilson
Ralph Turner
Elbert Perry
Westmar Quartet to Sing Here Wednesday
The Westmar College male quartet the Marletiers from LeMars Iowa will give a sacred concert at Moravia E U S church on Wednesday evening June 13 at 7 45 pm The program includes Bach chorales Joy of Man s Desiring Christo Your program features Anthems and Hymns and a novelty section The four members Bill Miller Norlyn Iszler Dick Brown and Bob Hefty plan an extensive summer tour across multiple states The public is invited to attend potential venues include summer camps in Westmar territory
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Marletiers
Westmar College
LeMars
Iowa
Moravia E. U. S
The
Jordan
Westmar
Bill Miller
Sumner
Norlyn Iszler
Streeter
North Dakota
Dick Brown
Colorado Springs
Harsh home talks lead to 4 H dorm funds
Jim Argo and Bob Harsh spoke at the Harsh residence on Tuesday evening May 28. A Moravia trip on Friday morning sought merchants' contributions for a new 4 H boys dormitory at Appanoose county fairgrounds, raising $22.75. Attendees included Jerry Roblenz, Donald and David West, Jim, Charles and Guy Argo, Bob Harsh, and Jim and Russell Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Argo
Bob Harsh
Harsh
Moravia
Appanoose County Fair Grounds
Jerry Roblenz
Donald
David West
Jim
Charles
Guy Argo
Russell Burns
Jim Burns
Alumni Reunion Held Here Memorial Day at Moravia Park
The Moravia park Memorial Day alumni reunion featured a noon basket dinner and an afternoon business session electing Harold Mason as president and Merle Smith as vice president. The committee on arrangement included Mrs. Frank Wilson Mrs. Wayne Thompson Mrs. Loren Walter and Mrs. Lee Hiatt. The group planned to hold the 1957 reunion at the same site on the Sunday after Memorial Day with attendees from Wyoming Mason City Hedrick Des Moines and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Harold Mason
Merle Smith
Frank Wilson
Wayne Thompson
Loren Walter
Lee Hiatt
Wm. Carl Bivin
Wyoming
Raymond Plants
Mason City
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Walter Beck
Des Moines
Arthur Brown
Kansas City
Bloomfield
Albia
Centerville
Moravia
Monroe County 4-H Girls Attend Lake Ahquabia Camp
About 24 Monroe County 4-H girls left Albia Monday to join the tri county camp at Camp Ahquabia with Marion and Clarke counties sending delegates. The program includes swimming crafts recreation and outdoor cookery with evening speakers parties and snacks. Mrs John Mellick and Joann Orr lead Monroe’s delegation featuring Mary Lou Rinehart Sue Rouse Irina Laws Connie McMulin Margaret Gray Nancy Carol Faber Karen Kaidenberg Mary Mosley Martha Rouse Janet Belzer Judy Turner Janet Gray Virginia Strong Joyce Mellick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Camp Ahquabia
Marion
Clarke Counties
John Mellick
Joann Orr
Monroe County
Mary Lou Rinehart
Sue Rouse
Irina Laws
Connie McMulin
Margaret Gray
Nancy Carol Faber
Karen Kaidenberg
Mary Mosley
Martha Rouse
Janet Belzer
Judy Turner
Janet Gray
Virginia Strong
Joyce Mellick
Monroe Hospital Volunteers Begin
The Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary forms a hostess committee starting June 2 to greet visitors, guide patients, deliver mail, and run errands daily. Hours are 9 to 10 a.m. and 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. A sewing committee begins June 8 at 9 a.m. in the Auxiliary room to mend linens and make needed items. Volunteers may contact Mrs. Robert Morissey, Mrs. Albert Spaur, Mrs. Floyd Bettis, or Mrs. John Romp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
Robert Morrissey
Albert Spaur
Albia
Towa
Floyd Bettis
John Romp
Thanks for Crops and Food Brought in During Hospital Stay
Dan Mihalovich expresses sincere thanks for the help with crops and the abundant food from the women. He notes the hospital stay support will not be forgotten.
Moravia Softball Wins Deepen District Expansion Meeting
Moravia opens with two softball wins as Johnson and McDanel pitched. Keith Farrier hit a homer for Moravia, and John Grenfell scored on a catcher’s error in a 2-0 win over Moulton. A public meeting on enlarging Belmond Community school district led by Harold C. Simerson will be held June 11 at 8:00 p.m. in the Moravia school gym, open to all.
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Moravia
Unionville
Moulton Eame
Johnson and McDanel
Moulton
Paul Reyberry
Keith Farrier
Harold C. Simerson
Belmond
Simerson
Ministerial Meeting Held At 4 At A B Church
Ministers of the Albia district of Evangelical United Brethren churches met at the Moravia church for a session of business and instruction. Dr H O Thompson of Des Moines supervised the gatherings. Newly appointed pastors to the Albia district visited, including Rudolph Trusheim Russell Chariton Sewal Clive Cook Sey mour Loubilla Beckman Albia, with a cooperative supper at the church parsonage hosted by Rev Lynn King.
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Albia
Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Moravia
H. O. Thompson
Des Moines
Rudolph Trusheim
Russell Church
Wendell Begg
Chariton
Clive Cook
Sewal Church
Ronald Cold
Seymour
L. B. Foster
Louilla
Paul Beckman
Albla
Lynn King
Family picnics at Dale Williams pond with multiple attendees
A Sunday picnic at Dale Williams pond drew families from Albia Blakesburg and Oskaloosa. Attendees included C R Williams Janet Gilbert Williams Larry Darlene and Betty Agans Dwight Jordan Donna Bill Jordan Beverly Mabel Jordan Butch Delmar Scaffinger Patty Dwight and callers Dale Easter Ricky Fontanel Richard and David.
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Dale Willliams Pond
C. R. Williams
Janet
Albia
Gilbert Williams
Larry
Darlene
Betty Agans
Blakesburg
Dwight Jordan
Donna
Bill Jordan
Beverly
Oskaloosa
Mabel Jordan
Butch
Delmar Scaffinger
Patty
Dwight
Dale Easter
Ricky
Moravia
Bob Fontanel
Richard
David
Thanking Friends for Kindness During Illness
Mrs. Lester Sawvel expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers, cards, and many acts of kindness shown to her and her family during a recent illness.
Card of Thanks to the Oehler Family
The family expresses gratitude for the cards flowers gifts and care received during Mary Oehler's hospital stay It notes appreciation for all acts of kindness and support shown to the family during that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Oehler
Moravia F F A to Install Officers Monday Evening
The Moravia FFA chapter will meet Monday night at 8 in the vocational agriculture room. The main business is installing officers for the coming year with Mr. Valentine, the new vocational agriculture instructor, present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia F. F. A
Valentine
4-H Ice Cream Supper At Hilton Tuesday
The Hilton Hustlers 4 H group will serve ice cream and cake at the Hilton church on Tuesday night June 12. The public is urged to attend.
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Hilton
Hilton Hustlers 4-H
Hilton Church
Ice Cream Social at Wesley Chapel Park
Wesley Chapel church hosts an ice cream social in the park after the concert on Saturday evening.
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Wesley Chapel
Van Dorin Reunion at Mt Pleasant Park
The VanDorin reunion gathers relatives and friends at Mt Pleasant in McMilan Park on Sunday June 10. Sylvan VanDorin serves as secretary and invites attendance.
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VanDorin
Mt. Pleasant
McMilan Park
Sylvan VanDorin
Secy
West Point Graduate Jerry Huff Receives Commission
Jerry H. Huff of Blakesburg son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Huff graduated from the U S Military Academy at West Point on Tuesday June 5 He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the armored branch and will receive a bachelor of science degree Appointed by Representative Karl M LeCompte he was a cadet sergeant in his senior year Huff is a 1951 Blakesburg high school graduate and former Iowa State College student active in the camera club cadet dance band and staff of Howitzer the academy yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry H. Huff
Charles H. Huff
Blakesburg
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Huff
Armored
Karl M. LeCompte
Hep
Iowa
Blakesburg High School
Iowa State College
Camera
Howitzer
Mrs Lester Sawvel Returns From Centerville Hospital
Mrs Lester Sawvel came home Sunday evening after a week as a patient at St Josephs hospital in Centerville. Mitzi Sawvel, previously recuperating at home, resumed her work in Des Moines on Sunday. Reverend F C Welug of Mare supplied the pulpit at Nacangne Bombay to fill the vacancy at Rigat church until a regular pastor is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Sawvel
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Mitzi Sawvel
Des Moines
F. C. Welug
Pe Maree
Nacangne
Bombay
Rigiat Church
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Couy- Mors
Seema
Hoegh
Nicholaa Pendleton
Synhorat
Akera
LeCompte
Wilson Aan
Parnaworth
Frese Osborne
Bernie
Dean Valentine
Flight of the
Wesley Bible School
Eastern Staly
Vera Moore
W. M. Mildred Bishop
20Th Century
Mrs. Craver
Westmar Quartet
Taylor Toilers
Lake Ahquabia
Monroe Hospital
Enlarged
A. B. Church
Dale Williams Pond
Mrs. Lester Sawvel
F. F
van Dorin
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