Moravia Girls Lead Monroe County 4-H Honors
Martha McCord of Moravia high school leads Monroe County 4-H as president of the Monroe girls group while Joann Moore, Kathleen Brown, Mary Jo Sinnott and Janet Mosley receive honors in 4-H events. Paul Turner of Moravia heads the county boys 4-H as Janet Mosley wins junior division in the Country Girl's Creed Speaking contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha McCord
Edward McCord
Moravia
Joann
Elbert Moore
Appanoose County
Franklin Farmer
Monroe’ County
Kathleen Brown
Earl Brown
Eddyville High School
Mary Jo Sinnott
Bill Sinnott
Georgetown
St. Patrick’s High School
Monroe
Celine McGrath
Melrose
Paul Turner
Moravia High School
Monroe County
Janet Mosley
Janet
Andy Mosley
Awureny Monroe Co
Nova
Albia
Joann Moore
Pleasant Township
Shanghai Club Meeting Draws Doris Christy Dinner
The Shanghai club met on May 31 with Doris N. Christy hosting a cooperative dinner. Members and visitors listed include Doris Christy Elaine Christy Ives Christy Dorothy Richard Calhoun Karl Calhoun Amy Hiner Bertha Overturf Judy Overturf Hazel Rinehart Mary Lou Rinehart Cora Murphy Allie Taylor Sceal Scott Josephine Scott Esther Perry Richard Perry Doris Christy and Barbara Christy. The next meeting with Doris Christy is planned for June 15 and a family night is set for June 30 at the Shanghai schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Doris N. Christy
Iceal Scott
Doris
Elaine Christy
Ives Christy
Dorothy
Richard
Karl L. Calhoun
Amy Hiner
Bertha
Judy Overturf
Hazel
Mary Lou Rinehart
Cora Murphy
Allie Taylor
Sceal
Josephine Scott
Esther
Richard Perry
Fred
Doris N
Barbara Christy
Doris Christy
Jolly Dozen Members Meet at Taylor Home
The Jolly Dozen club gathered Thursday afternoon at Cynthia and Zula Taylor’s home. Prizes went to Clara Irelan and Flora Jones for Rook, with Irelan also winning the door prize. Refreshments included strawberries cake coffee and candies.
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Jolly Dozen
Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Rook
Clara Irelan
Flora Jones
Miss Irelan
Main Family Birth Announcement in Michigan
Mr and Mrs Jimmy I Main of Asgerson Michigan announce the birth of their child Dennis to Mr and Mrs Erec Main. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Main and Mrs Helma Tiaue is the great grandmother.
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Jimmy I. Main
Asgerson
Michigan
Dennis
Erec Main
Helma Tiaue
Booster Club Meeting Tonight at Moravia Church
Moravia Booster club convenes this Thursday evening at the Methodist church for a 6:30 supper and gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia
Methodist Church
Fifteen Girls and Thirty-Seven Boys in Wesley Bible School
Wesley Chapel Bible school closed Sunday evening after daily sessions from 1:00 to 3:00 with a program at 8:00. Thirteen Kindergarten through to Junior classes enrolled, led by named teachers. Approximately 35 students had perfect attendance and a picnic dinner was held on June 2 with games and visiting.
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Wesley Chapel Bible School
Herb Boblenz
Banks Doggett, Jr
Harry Phillips
Frank Heckman
Kenneth Daniels
Doyle Hampton
Glen Stuber
John Lee
Jean Tegtmeyer
Hugh Inman
Frank’ Heckman
Blumenstock Graduates Valedictorian at South Fork High
Jon Wilhelm Blumenstock, son of Mr and Mrs W A Blumenstock of Garberville California and grandson of Mr and Mrs George Firkins, graduates as valedictorian of South Fork high school. He won speech and Spanish medals, a Bank of America award in liberal arts, and second place Most Valuable Student from the Ellis National Foundation. He plans to study pharmacy at the University of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Wilhelm Blumenstock
W. A. Blumenstock
Garberville
Calif
George Firkins
South Fork High School
Bank of America
Ellis National Foundation
Blumenstock
University of California
Hilton Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social Set For June 14
The annual ice cream social hosted by Hilton Farm Bureau will be held Tuesday evening June 14 at the Hilton church. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Farm Bureau
Hilton
Ice Cream Social at Moravia Park After Band
The M F group of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church will hold an ice cream social in Moravia Park after a band concert on June 11. Proceeds support church activities.
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Wesley
Monroe Elects New Extension Council for Monroe County
Monroe county elects an extension council under a new law. Each township supplies one member. names include Clark Ryan Cedar Township John Blomgren Union Township Lenhart Larson Bluff Creek Township Mrs Joe McEntry Wayne Township Jim Burdock Mantua Township Emmett Van Dalen Jackson Township Mary Dinneen Franklin Township Dick Brown Monroe Township Dewayne Johnson Urbana Township Vaughn Faber Pleasant Township Mrs Martin Roberts Troy Township John Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
Farm Bureau
Monroe County
Extension Council
Babcock
Cedar Township
Clark Ryan
Union Township
John Blomgren
Bluff Creek
Lenhart Larson
Wayne
Joe McEntry
Guilford
Jim Burdock
Mantua
Emmett van Dalen
Jackson
Mary Dinneen
Franklin
Dick Brown
Monroe
Dewayne Johnson
Urbana
Vaughn Faber
Pleasant
Martin Roberts
Troy
John Spencer
Bill Begshar Named Honore Roll Student
William Broshar son of Mr and Mrs Chester L Broshar of Moravia is named to the student honor roll at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. He maintained a straight A average in accounting during the past six week period, according to E O Fenton president of A L B.
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William Broshar
Chester L. Broshar
Moravia
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
E. 0
Fenton
A. L B. Broshar
Local families visit Blakesburg and area on weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruby and children of San Diego Calif visit Merle Talbert and family and his parents in Blakesburg before his upcoming navy duty in Japan. Other guests include Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Cady and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Smolen and children of Warpenhan Wise Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dehaii of Prairie City and Laverne Dehaji of Pleasantville. Cass Hamilton and Homer Hamilton hosts locals and Albert Overton of London Mills spend Monday with the Hamiltons. H F Scotti and Walter Scott with families join supper at the Ron Tisue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ruby
San Diego
Calif
Merle Talbert
Ruby
Blakesburg
Japan
Johnny Cady
Danny Smolen
Warpenhan, Wise
Ed Dehaii
Prairie City
Laverne Dehaji
Pleasantville
Homer Hamilton
Cass Hamilton
Albert Overton
London Mille
Homer
Farm Bureau Lead Stages June 13 Meeting in Taylor Township
Taylor Township hosts a Farm Bureau event on June 13 led by local officials to discuss community farming concerns and share lunch details. The notice invites residents to attend and participate in the discussion.
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Taylor Township Farm Bureau
Moravia and Unionville Lead Chariton Valley Softball Standings
Moravia won 11 to 1 over Unionville on Tuesday night with pitching by Bud McDanel and Dick Johnson. Unionville defeated Piano to stay atop the league, setting up a playoff next Tuesday between Moravia and Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Unionville
Chariton Valley
Bud McDanel
Dick Johnson
Piano
Caurcars Church Services and Schedule
The Caurcars Church of the Nazarene lists Rev Donald R and Pastor Andrew Maddison with Sunday School at 10:00 am and Worship at 11:00 am. Evangelistic services at 8:00 pm, Wednesday prayer at 3:00 pm, annual church meeting at 8:00 pm. First Christian Church led by Rev W F T Evang offers Sunday services at 10:00 am and 11:00 am with Communion.
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Church of the Nazarene
Donald R&r.thu
Andrew Maddison
Supflay
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evang
Birdie Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
Rev Lynn J Kting and Earl Boyer lead morning worship at 10:00 am with a 7:55 pm evening service and a Wednesday midweek Bible study at 8:00 pm. A program at 7:30 pm features a cooperative lunch of salad and sandwiches. WwW S W S&S meets Friday evening at Otha Taylor home with Mrs Emery Hiatt as reader.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. Kting
Earl Boyer
Otha Taylor
Emery Hiatt
Student Day at Grace Methodist Church Services
Grace Methodist Church invites all for Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Student Day will feature college attendees and evening services are adjusted for conference attendance. Annual conference runs June 9 to 14 with Dr Harold Boskey of Evanston as main speaker. The W.S.C.S. meets June 15 at 2:00 p.m. and prayer meeting is at 8:00 p.m.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Harold Bos Jey
First Methodist Church
Evanston
W.S.C.S
Moravia Churches Plan Youth Center Meeting
Moravia churches invite parents and citizens to a June 16 meeting at 8:00 p.m. at the Methodist church to discuss establishing a community center for local youth. Rev. John Grenfell reports a unified effort to provide wholesome entertainment and safe activities.
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Moravia
John Grenfell
Methodist Church
Methodist
District ministers gather with Rev King at Moravia
Albia district ministers of the E and U B church met Friday at the Moravia parsonage hosted by Rev and Mrs Lynn King. Nineteen attendees joined a brief session before a cooperative dinner. All district ministers and wives except one attended. Rev King led a devotion before departures. he is the district wick leader.
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Albia
E& U. B. Church
Moravia
Lynn King
King
Hiswick
French Farm Youth Exchange Guest To Stay Near Moravia
Maurice Fleures a 29 year old French farmer from Chateau de Moreau Dordongne France will spend about a month this summer with the Frank Wilson family west of Moravia under the International Farm Youth Exchange program arriving around July 20 and leaving about August 26 He comes from a large family with three brothers and seven sisters and has nine years of schooling He manages a 175 acre farm producing wheat corn and potatoes with cattle and hogs as livestock projects He understands some English and will learn by slow speaking Clarence Babcock Extension director is coordinating the arrangement.
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Maurice Fleures
Chateau de Moreau
Cornille Par Periquex
Dordongne
France
International Farm
Frank Wilson
Moravia
Floures
Clarence Babcock
Fleures
Hel
Mary Louise Fisher Graduates at Parsons College
Mary Louise Fisher, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Fisher of Blakesburg, received a Bachelor of Arts degree at graduation exercises at Parsons College on June 5. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roy Fisher of Blakesburg, Mr and Mrs Frank Selak, Bert Fisher and Mrs Lucy Fisher of Albia, and Mr and Mrs Dewey Durick, and Mr and Mrs Frank Gilman of Council Bluffs.
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Mary Louise Fisher
Roy Fisher
Blakesburg
Parsons College
Miss Fisher
Bakesburg
Frank Selak
Bert Fisher
Lucy Fisher
Albia
Dewey Durick
Frank Gilman
Council Bluffs
Med Maxwell interview over who this Thursday
Med Maxwell will interview Mr and Mrs John Head over radio station WHO Des Moines on Thursday June 16 at 12 15 p m The Heads operate Headland Ranch north of Unionville a noted dude ranch for youngsters Maxwell also recalls a prior interview with Walter Harper Burnette Cox and Shorty Harper about a wood chopping event which he ranked among his most interesting broadcasts
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Med Maxwell
John Head
WHO
Des Moines
Headland Ranch
Unionville
Walter Harper
Burnette Cox
Shorty Harper
Maxwell
Band Mothers Meet at Schoolhouse
The Band Mothers club met Friday afternoon at the schoolhouse with Mrs. George Firkins presiding as president. A gift was reported for the Jessees who are leaving July 1. Mrs. Marvin Gardner and Mrs. Art Fox served refreshments of orange cake and fruit drink after the meeting.
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Band Mothers Club
George Firkins
Jessees
Marvin Gardner
Art Fox
Sunshine Club Meets With Marjorie Tisue
The Sunshine club met with Marjorie Tisue on Wednesday June 1. A cooperative noon dinner featured Mamie Tisue Beverly and Terry Nash Rissie Gladfelder Judy Lucille McKern Nellie Gladfelder Celia McDanel Gene Marjorie Phil Roger and David Tisue. Afternoon guests Neela Doris Donna and Jerry helped with the day’s work crocheting and making evening sacks. Prizes went to Nellie Gladfelder Lucille McKern Mamie Tisue and Rissie Gladfelder. Delig McDanel received her mystery pal gift. The July meeting will be with Darlene Gladfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Tisue
Beverly
Terry Nash
Rissie Gladfelder
Judy
Lucille McKern
Nellie Gladfelder
Celia McDanel
Gene
Marjorie
Phil
Roger
David Tisue
Neela
Doris
Donna
Jerry
E U B Ladies Aid to Serve Dinner June 15
The E U B Ladies Aid will serve dinner on June 15. Menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes new peas Harvard beets cole slaw hot rolls gravy butter cherry pie ice cream tea and coffee.
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E. U. B. Ladies Aid
Harvard Beets Cole Slaw
Regular Moravia Eastern Star Meeting and Parity Honor
Moravia Chapter of Eastern Star holds regular meeting on Tuesday evening June 14 at 8:00. A good neighbor parity honoring the Masons will follow a short business meeting. Officers listed: Katherine Charity W M Mildred Bishop Seny.
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Moravia
Eastern Star
Masons
Katherine Charity
W. M. Mildred Bishop
Dairy Month Tour Buses To Visit Local Dairy Farms
Dairy Month observance includes a June 16 local tour starting from Moravia and Centerville. Plans feature visits to Johnson and Benz Grade A dairies, cheese factory inspections, and a Mystic and Griffinsville plant stop. Meals provided by Jones Dairy, Beatrice Foods, and Centerville Cheese Factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Benz
Moravia
Duane Johnson
Johnson
Benz
Centerville
Cincinnati
Seabolt
Stanci
Gene Logston
Mystic
Klais Young
Mr. Young
Griffinsville
Jesse Hoover
Hoovers
Appanoose
Jones Dairy
Beatrice Foods
State Dairy Commission
The
Appanoose County
Jean Long and Boyd Paxston Wed at Albia
Miss Jean Long and Boyd Paxston were married Saturday evening June 4 at the Albia Methodist church in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Donald C. Bissinger. The couple, both Moravia High School graduates, were attended by Jerry Kaster and Ray Darrah.
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Jean Long
Newton Long
Boyd Paxston
Clifford Paxton
Moravia
Albia
Donald C. Bissinger
Jerry Kaster
Ray Darrah
Centerville
Moravia High School
Boyd
Army
Mrs Brooks Elected Library Board Head
Mrs Brooks was elected president of the library board at a Saturday meeting. Officers elected include Mrs Co Coulson as vice president and Maude Coltrain as secretary. Plans were discussed to redecorate the reading room interior. The librarian was absent attending camp at Lake Keomah. All members were present except one. the next meeting is the first Saturday in August.
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Larry Brooks
Co. C. Coulson
Maude Coltrain
Brooks
Mae McCrory
Lake Keomah
Relatives Attend Prose Services for Jim Prose
Edgar Simmons and relatives Dotson Bailey Taylor attended graveside services Sunday at Eaton cemetery west of Unionville Iowa for Jim Prose 73 who died unexpectedly June 1 at his Monroe City Missouri home Mrs Prose was formerly Edith Dotson relations listed include Fred Dotson John Bailey Otha Taylor and Dayne Taylor performed at the service while Mrs Prose’s name links to Edith Dotson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Simmons
Fred Dotson
John Bailey
Otha Taylor
Dayne Taylor
Eaton Cemetery
Unionville
Iowa
Jim Prose
Monroe City
Prose
Edith Dotson
Rev King Counsellor at Camp Onspe
Rev Lynn King traveled to Cedar Falls Sunday afternoon to serve as a counsellor at Camp Onspe this week. Two intermediates Mary Elien Condra and David Murdy attend camp in session Monday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn King
Cedar Falls
Mary Elien Condra
David Murdy
Soldiers Enter Camp Kilmer for Overseas Duty Europe
Larry Tadlock left Tuesday morning for Camp Kilmer New Jersey to be assigned overseas in Europe. He joined the Army in September 1953 and was stationed at Fort Smith Arkansas until recently. Mrs Tadlock will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Zell Callen. Richard Smith was released from Army duty at Fort Leavenworth Kansas on June 3 after 22 months of service. He did basic at Fort Riley Kansas then was assigned to the personnel office of the 5th Division at Fort Leavenworth before returning to Des Moines with his wife.
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Pic
Larry Tadlock
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Europe
Army
Fort, Smith
Arkansas
Tadlock
Zell Callen
Richard Smith
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Ft. Riley
Sth Division
Mrs. Smith
Dex Moines
Seas White Entered Alba Hospital
Deas White was moved Friday from Laughlin hospital to Kirksville Missouri to the Monroe county hospital at Albia for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seas White
Alba Hospital
Deas White
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taylor Sisters
Wesley Bible School
Clares
New Extension Council
Bill Begshar
Caurcars
F. Wilson
Parsons
Onshine Club
Marjorie Tisue
Sunshine Club
Gladfelders
R. V. ‘Gladfelder
Gene Gladfelder
Ava Foster
Nellie
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