Freedom 7 Mercury Spacecraft Visits Centerville June 21
Centerville merchants join the Freedom Bond Drive with a special 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. window as the 41 foot long 9 ton Mercury 7 spacecraft tours town. O Briant, Centerville Chamber secretary, says sponsors will promote bond purchases through merchandise sales and a 27 350 savings bond giveaway to eligible shoppers signing at participating retailers. Spacecraft loaned to the Treasury for the 2 Pe program by McDonnell Aircraft of St Louis, makers of the Mercury 7 for NASA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd O'Briant
Centerville
Chamber of Comerce
Freedom
O’briant
Pemetrite
Treasury
Savings -Hands Division
McDonnnell Aircraft of
St.Louis
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Treasury Department
McDonnall Aircraft Corporation
Chevrolet Motor Division
General, Motors
IRE MIDSUMMER CONFERENCE HELD
The annual Midsummer Conference of the IFBF was held in Des Moines May 31 to June 1. Appanoose county Farm Bureau president N C Price represented the county in official delegate sessions. Delegates protested the farm bill and approved a merger of state and Illinois Farm Bureau Service Companies. The meeting also discussed health insurance field study and the resolutions process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IFBF
Des Moines
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
N. C. Price
Price
Kennedy
Farm Bureau
Congress
Washington
Iowa Farm Bureau Service Company
Illinois Farm Bureau Service Company
Wendie Teche
Wayne Keith
Britt
Iowa
Appanoose
Billy G. Houser
Route 1
Centerville
Minor Telephone Rate Increase For Moravia Area
Moravia residents on the Iowa-Illinois system face a small 10 cent monthly rise for extension phones this month. About 30 Moravia users have extension lines, per the company. Company officials say the increase is minimal and will be explained in a notice to extension users. In other rate changes the Agency exchange prices rise: residential private line from 4.90 to 5.75 and business lines from 9.75 to 11, with two party business lines from 8.75 to 9.50. Moravia rates list private line 7.50, party 6.75 for business, residence 5 private, 4.25 party, rural party line 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa-Illinois
Moravia
New London
la Iter
Chet Woods
Chariton
Alony
Woods
Iown-Ilinois
Twentieth Century Club Elects New Officers
The Twentieth Century Reading club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Nellie Williams’s rural home with Mrs. Ira Boyer assisting. A cooperative lunch followed. Officers elected were Mrs. Marshall Perry president, Mrs. Ira Boyer vice president, Mrs. Carence Johnson secretary, and Mrs. Tadlock reelected treasurer.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
Nellie Williams
Ira Boyer
Williams
Lee Tatlock
Hetley Tisue
Carence Johnson
Tadlock
Emily Post
Edwin Post
Eleanor Miller
Ottumwa
Harvest Field Crew Forms Near McPherson College
Merrill Coulson a McPherson College student and five other students left last weekend to join a harvest field crew. They start in Oklahoma then move toward the Canadian border during the summer months. Coulson plans to return as a junior next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril Coulson
McPherson College
McPherson
Kansas
Oklahoma
Canadian
Coulson
Wolf Captured After Sheep Herd Attacks Near Moravia
Ben Kaster brought in an old wolf believed to be involved in killings of many sheep herds south and east of Moravia. Wolf hunters had been active for days at farmers’ request to stop losses. Grant Tadlocks reported 29 sheep killed, others suffered heavy losses.
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Ben
Moravia
Grant
Board of Thanks for kind support after bereavement
The Gideon families express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for support during recent bereavement and for floral offerings. Special thanks to Donald Plum Kenneth Geyer and all who helped at the services.
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Donald Plum
Kenneth Geyer
Gideon
Thanks for flowers and cards during illness
Della Living thanks everyone who sent flowers, cards and calls while in the hospital and after returning home. They were greatly appreciated.
Local social notes from Mead family area gatherings
Mr and Mrs M R Mead and son Bobby of St Louis and other relatives visited grandparents Luther Caster and family Thursday evening. Ottumwa guests Invin Sincox and Mrs J T Van Dorin joined Flora Jones for dinner. Robin Renea born May 28 at Dnie Burton home. Ralph Robinson and wife attended. Cecil Coulson visited merged trips to McPherson Kansas and Independence Missouri. Decoration day guests included Norman Fitzpatrick Arley Murphy and Car son Jordan at Seymour with Hubert A Stagga family and Tom Jordan of Des Moines. Several locals visited Bert Meadows, Lute Hiatt, Dave Ankeney Purvis Cridlebaugh Don Pettibone Jerry Pettibone Ricky Long Juanita Dooley Mary Meadows and Giesele Breds. measles noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Mead
Gon Bobby
St. Louis
Luther Caster
Mra
Invin Sincox
Ottumwa
J.T. van Dorin
Flora Jones
Ralph Robinson
Donnie Burton
Des Moines
Robin Renea
Robinson
Cecil Coulson
Merrill Coulson
McPherson
Kansas
Floyd Alverson
Independence
Missouri
Norman Fitzpatrick
Arley Murphy
Kansas City
Murphy
Carson Jordan
Hubert A. Stagga
Seymour
Tom Jordan
Bert Meadows
Mia
Lute Hiatt
Dave Ankeney
Purvis Cridlebaugh
Don Pettibone
Jerry Pettibone
Ricky Long
Juanita Dooley
Mary Meadows
Giesele Breds
Peggy Pettibone
Thankful thanks after loss from Alta Main
Alta Main expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for support during her husband Harvey's illness and death. She thanks those who provided meals flowers sympathy cards and attendance at funeral services, and acknowledges family members for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Ray
Hattie
Pearl
Harry Woodward
Harvey
Lil
Floy
Alta Main
Church notices outline summer schedule changes
The Churches Church of the Nazarene and First Christian Church announce revised summer timetables. Sunday School at 9:00 am, Morning Worship at 10:00 am, Bible School program at B U B church at 1:30 pm. Wednesday Hour of Prayer at 1:30 pm and choir practice at 8:30 pm. Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVein Smith
Jank Woodward
B.U.B
First Christian Church
Birdie
Main
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitewsck
Fairview Church
Dean Tomlin
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
Evangelical United Brethren Church Calendar
Rev J A Ogden pastor leads Sunday School at 9:00 am with a class for all. Vacation Bible School children perform. Youth Fellowship meets Tuesday at 8:00 pm. Family night is Wednesday June 13 at 7:30 pm. OYYA class program, W S W S meets Friday June 8 at 8:00 pm with Mrs Edna Ward hosting and Miss Mable Coulson presenting the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Vacation Bible School
E. U. B. Church
OYYA
Edna Ward
Mable Coulson
Esson
Band Mothers Meet Saturday Evening June 2 Moravia
The Moravia Band Mothers met in the Community building after the first band concert of the season. New president Mrs Juanita Dooley led the meeting planning a tag sale. Flag swingers and twirlers are on the program June 9. Wanda Murdy treasurer said lunch profits exceeded 300. Year book committee will meet at noon to assign coming year duties. Next meeting is Saturday night July 7 after the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Juanita Dooley
Plang
Wanda Murdy
Treasure
Doris Bobenz
Smith Admits to Killing Connection
Gayne Smith, alleged killer of a family of five and a target of the weeklong manhunt, has changed his story and verbally admits connection to the crime. Monday he was brought to the Unionville area to trace his flight, then holed up in a vacant farm house as officers sealed the doors. Callers Sunday afternoon at J T Van Dorin included Fred Van Dorin and multiple local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayne Smith
Unionville
Moravia Eastern Stara to convene regular meeting Tuesday
The Moravia Eastern Stara will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening June 12 at 8 00 pm. All past Addes and past Marshals and present Addas and Marshals will be honored along with long time members Visitora are welcome. An exchange student from Panama will be a guest during the Mrs Cherleng Wiluos W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Close Supervisor Race In Primary Election Wood Eddy and Brown Wins
The 1952 primary result shows Donald Eddy winning the Democratic nomination for Board of Supervisors by 18 votes over Lester Strunk. In Taylor and Union townships Strunk led 39-3 and 28-1. Ralph Wood secured the Republican nominations for both the vacancy term and 1964 term. A constitutional amendment ballot in Taylor Township passed yes 5 and no 67. county total yes 1002 no 1051, with state totals altering final outcome. Chirley Sneeden and Donald Paxston visit grandparents Frank Paxston and family in Centerville from Denver and Kansas City. Paxston is a medical student and Mrs Paxston is a Denver teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Eddy
Board of Supervisors
Lester Strunk
Taylor Township
Union Townships
Strunk
Ralph Wood
Taylor Tawkship
Chirley Sneeden
Denver
Colo
Donald Paxston
Kansas City
Frank Paxston
Lloyd Brown
Lester Stdunk
Allen Lines
Earl Exline
Keith Cridlebaugh
H. G. Hargis
Peaparenets
Kenneth Owen
Lewis Lint
Harold Hughes
U.S
E. B. Smith
Carlos D. Eddy
Arthur Davis
Ralph D. Wood
Supervisors
Elkner
James Milani
Virginia Barbaglia
Loyd Carter
Delmont Moffitt
Congress
Evan Hultman
Sect. of Agriculture
B. Libby
Lloyd VenPai
M. L. Abrahamson
Chet Akers
Melvin Lynhorst
Norman Erbe
Win
Nicholas
U. S
Burke Hickenlooper
Herbert Hoover
Boardman couple celebrates 50th anniversary in Albia area
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Boardman of Rt. 1 Blakesburg observe their golden wedding anniversary with an open house June 10 from 2 to 5 pm at the home of their son Clifton Boardman in Albia. They married June 9, 1912 in Urbana Center Christian church. They ran a country store 38 years and live near Albia. They have two children, four grandchildren, and one great grandson. Both belong to Urbana Center Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice E. Boardman
Rt. 1
Blakesburg
Clifton Boardman
N.E. St
Albia
Boardman
Ona. B. McCoy
D. E. McCoy
Cheater A. Snyder
Urbana Center Christian Church
Brompton
Mrs Della Bivin Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Della Bivin was brought to her Centerville home Monday from St Joseph hospital to recuperate from surgery. Her daughter Mrs Johnny Whicker assists in her care.
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Della Bivin
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Johnny Whicker
South Iowa Annual Conference Opens June 17 in Newton
More than 142 000 Iowans will mark the end of another church year June 17 when the South Iowa Annual Conference of the Methodist church is called to order in Newton by Bishop F Gerald Ensley of Des Moines. About 700 voting members are expected to attend the five day session including Richard Bentzinger as delegate from the Moravia Circuit Rowena McFatridge alternate delegate First Methodist church in Newton is host to this year’s sessions that are expected to be adjourned with the reading of pastoral appointments the evening of June 21. Bishop Ensley will preach the opening sermon at 8 p m June 17. He will also make three other addresses during the week. A wide range of business will be conducted including action on a proposed Methodist agency to work with juveniles.
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Ensley
Attendees Gather for Daily Bible School Program
A Bible school run by BEU B church reports about 196 students plus 29 leaders and assistants. A Sunday 7:30 p.m. program will feature ministers and films, with collections totals noted. Mrs Woodward leads as superintendent, with Mrs Woodward music head and Mrs Ran Woodward pianist. multiple teachers and nursery staff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. U. B
Bible School
American Bible Society
Wm. Woodward
Frank
Wedding of Miss Carol Main and Rev Kenneth Martin
Miss Carol Ann Main wed Rev Kenneth Earl Martin at the Church of the Nazarene Marshalltown at 2 30 pm on Sunday June 3 officiated by Rev LaVern Smith. The ceremony featured lavender and white decor, organ music by James Main and vocals by James Main and Mrs Russell Strunk. The couple, parents, and 125 guests celebrated at the parsonage with lavender and white decor, three tier cake and a reception. the bride, wearing an Alfred Angelo gown, and groom plan to live in Bourbonnais Illinois after a short trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Main
Kenneth Earl Martin
Church of the Nazarene
Marshalltown
LaVern Smith
Moravia
James Main
Oskaloosa
Russell Strunk
Forrest Main
John Martin
Barnesville
Ohio
Alfred Ange
Patricia Doudna
Carolyn Luginbill
Many Reynolds
Pamela Martin
Merritt
Strunk
Joaine Main
Jerry Main
Des Moines
Beat Man
Phillip Reynolds
Paul Thompson
Robert Stevenson
Richard Schroeder
Ehmer Wright
Donna Woodward
Lynette Smith
Births Reported in Des Moines and Centerville Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Gene Judge of Polk City welcomed a girl born May 31 at Lutheran hospital Des Moines. Grandparents are Walter Judge and Claude Paris. Mr and Mrs James Milleman of Des Moines welcomed daughter Jamie Sue born May 31 with Fanchen Milleman as grandmother. Mr and Mrs Ray Tubaugh welcomed a 9 lb 3 oz son born June 1 at St Joseph hospital Centerville, welcomed by four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Judge
Polk City
Lutheran
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
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Larry Tadlock
Jews State University
Ames
Twentieth Century Club
Harvest Field
Ben Kaster
Della
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Smith
J. T. van Dorins
Fred van Dorin
R. 8. Faber
Harold Loch
Marlene
David
J.C. Lockman
Floyd McFall
Mabel Hawk
Wood
Eddy
Brown
Tower Lanes
L. E. Jordan
Polo
Mary. Jo Faber
Omaha
Nebr
Ray Robinson
Geraldine Vance
Fremont
Howard Pigg
Betty Vance
Tripoli
Bob Lehman
Wayneta’ Perry
Jack Easter
Wayne Wolf
Burlington
Edwin Clark
Panora
Jerry Brown
Sigourney
George Scott, Jr
Mahlon Patterson
Beverly Woodward
Eugene Scully
Helen Davis
Bean Tomlin
Dean Kaster
Jerry Kaster Darrah
Geneva Bell Bolin
Joyce Hiatt
Boardmans
Daily Bible School
Lloyd Ammons
Linda
Karl Rogers
New Daughter
Francis Kincade
Carole Main
Kenneth Martin
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