156 Entries In Garden Club Flower Show
The Moravia Garden club held a Friday show at the community center with 156 total entries, 104 horticulture, 46 artistic, and a junior division of six. Winners include Mildred Tarbell and Nellie Williams. judges were Mrs. Reddish, Mrs. Young, and Mrs. Keburz. Attendants from Ottumwa to Moravia attended. program featured a skit and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Zell Callen
Genevieve Morgan
Howard Reddish
Thdianola
John Young
Afton
Aleafa Hiatt
Margaret Callen
Wilma Whicker
Nellie Williams
Eddie Simpson
Robbie Hiatt
Emma Hayward
Wm. Gardner
Ottumwa
Agency
Mystic
Centerville
Indianola
Plano
Moravia
Mra
Mildred Tarbell
Mamie Tisue
Margaret Callenard
Belly Schupp
Ildred Tarbell
Betty Schupp
Mildred Tar
Virga Boyer
Betty Charity
Aleata Hiatt
Maude Coffin
Lois DuVall
Ajeaia Hiatt
Mamie Tigue
Villa Wheeler
Margaret Cal Jen
Mamie
Nisue
Lois DuVallard
Virga
Boyer
Lester Davis Dies Of Heart Attack
Lester Curly Davis 56 died suddenly of a heart attack at 6 45 p m Saturday at his Centerville home He operated a native lumber sawmill in Moravia since 1945 buying logs from a wide area and having them sawed locally Born January 30 1908 in Wayne County he was the son of Ernest and Sylvia Jones Davis He served with the 81st Division in the South Pacific during World War II He was a member of the American Legion Survivors include his mother two sisters Mrs Erma Ewing of Bonaparte and Mrs Hildeen Finks of Centerville two nieces and a nephew Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial at the Jones Cemetery northwest of Plano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Curly) Davis
Centerville
Moravia
Wayne County
Ernest
Sylvia Jones’ Davis
South Pacific
American Legion
Ernest Davis
Erma Ewing
Bonaparte
Hildeen Finks
Jones Cemetery
Plano
Boyer Family Reunion Held at Community Building
The S. G. Boyer family held its third reunion on Sunday June 6 at the community building with a cooperative dinner. Officers were elected to serve over, president Flo Rice Weathers vice president Ira Boyer and secretary Irene Bear. Music was provided by Ruth Irene Bear. Attendees included numerous family members from Centerville Burlington Seymour Blakesburg and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Boyer
Hoon
Grace
Frank Woodward
Florice Weathers
Ira Boyer
Irene Bear
Wm. Woodward
Ruth Irene Bear
Forrest Moffitt
Alice McDane
Centerville
Services Saturday For Nettie Jones 89
Nettie Adelia Woodcock Jones born August 28 1875 in Monroe County died June 3 1965 at Monroe County hospital age 89 years 9 months 6 days She married Charley O Jones September 7 1898 in Monroe County They had a daughter Hazel Easter and a son Rex (deceased) She lived near Moravia and joined Mount Pleasant Baptist then United Brethren church Funeral held at Evangelical United Brethren church Saturday at 3 00 p m Rev J A Ogden officiated. pallbearers Ted Wilson Zell Calton Ira Boyer Wess Hiatt Harry Woodward Harley Tisue Burial Hillcrest Cemetery Turner funeral home in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie
Adelia Woodcock Jones
William
Nancy Woodcock
Monroe County
Charley O. Jones
Virgil
Hazel) Easter
Rex
Moravia
Mount Pleasant
Marian
Bert
Nora Nichols
Charles C
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Harold Mason
Carl VanZante
Ted Wilson
Zell Calton
Ira Boyer
Wess Hiatt
Harry Woodward
Harley Tisue
Hillcrest Cemetery
Turner Funeral Home
Brown
Card of Thanks for hospital aid and supporters
We thank friends neighbors and relatives who helped while mother was in the hospital at Albia the pastors and Dr Aveta Also the Ladies Aid for serving the meal Mr and Mrs Virgil Kaster and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Aveta
Virgil Kaster
Past Matrons Meet With Bertha Broshar
Past Matrons gathered Monday evening at the home of Mrs Hertha Broshar with Mrs Frances Burton assisting as hostess The evening was spent socially with refreshments including angel food cake ice cream strawberries minis and coffee served by the hostesses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertha Broshar
Frances Burton
Local Visit Highlights From Russell Community
Local social notes recount visits and guests across households. Clarence Johnson and companions hosted supper at the Jonathan Chase home in Russell, with Mr. and Mrs. David Chase of Los Altos joining. Albert Burkland visited his brother Carl Burkland, Beverly and Sandy Smith stayed overnight with Raymond Lockman’s grandparents, and Kenneth Free spent the weekend with daughter-in-law Paul Stewart in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Flo Helms
Garnet Brain
Jonathan Chase
Russell
David Chase
Los Altos
Calif
Chase
Albert Burkland
Udell
Carl Burklands
Beverly
Sandy Smith
Unionville
Raymond Lockman
Kenneth Free
Paul Stewart
Muscatine
Acknowledgments for cards calls prayers and visits
Richard Proctor expresses gratitude for the cards calls prayers and hospital visits. He also thanks neighbors who helped with the crops and wishes God’s blessing on everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Proctor
Community Thanks From Close Kin and Neighbors
A grateful note thanks relatives and neighbors for remembered acts during hospital visits and car trips, expressing appreciation for kind words and support shown to a family during a recent difficult time.
Community church notices and Vacation Bible School plans
Local churches including Evangelical United Brethren Nazarene Methodist and Grace describe Sunday services Sunday School and youth meetings. Vacation Bible School program at Iconium and Moravia June events run June 10 11 with a wedding shower planned for June 18 and a wedding set for June 26. Des Moines conference attendance noted for June 13-17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ron Woodward
Woman's Society
Jim Monck
John Guthrey
Churches of Moravia
Woman's Society of Christian Service sets June 16 meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service is scheduled for June 16 at 1 30 at the church with an executive meeting at 1 00. Hostesses for the dessert luncheon are Gail Tuttle Marjorie Coulson and Blanche Walter. In Des Moines Sunday evening Mr and Mrs R R Pennington attended Drake University baccalaureate and commencement at University Field House. John Allen Kirstein received a business administration degree. Mrs Kirstein is a Pennington granddaughter. Sharon Reigel of Unionville visited with her aunt and Billy Lockman family Friday through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Gail Tuttle
Marjorie Coulson
Blanche Walter
R. R. Pennington
Des Moines
Drake University
University Field House
John Allen Kirstein
Kirstein
Penningtons
Herb Boblett
Jerry
Connie
Sharon Reigel
Unionville
Billy Lockman
Thank You Note for Support During Hospital Stay
Mrs Wayne McDauet expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for cards letters and visits during his stay at Albis hospital. thanks Wonderful Mutees Rev Coleman and Rev Greeswald for prayers and Reverend Dr Cunming and Dr Avera for care and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albis Hospital
Rev. Coleman
Rev
Greeswald
Cunminglitt
Wayne McDauet
Rathbun Ground Breaking Ceremony Set for July 24
A ground breaking for the Rathbun Dam at Rathbun Town is planned for July 24 at 10:00 a.m. Free pancakes will be available from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Notable attendees include Congressman Bert Bandstra Governor Harold Hughes Colonel Wachendorf and other officials from government and the Army Corps of Engineers. Committees are raising funds to cover event expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbun
Bert Bandstra
Harold Hughes
Wachendorf
Corp of Army Engineers
Bill Dillon
Earl Purvis 20th Anniversary Note
The community gathers to honor Earl Purvis on his 20th anniversary. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services and events on Sunday, June 13, starting at 2 pm, at the Frankun community church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Purvis
Colediale
Meir Avin Wweuulg
Aliiversary
Winn
Calhoun Dies at 76 in Albia Iowa Hospital
Carl H Calhoun 76 died June 2 1965 at Monroe County hospital after a life on a farm north of Iconium Monroe County He married Madge Shehan in 1911 and had six children James Virgil Delbert Kenneth Grace and Donald He leaves eleven grandchildren two great grandchildren and a sister Dotta Swift Funeral services were held at Taconium Methodist church with Rev J A Ogden officiating Pallbearers were Herman Kitterman Ben Pickerell Clayton Sheldon Russell Brown Edward McCord and Gilbert Callen Burial followed at Iconium Cemetery Turner Funeral Home in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Harrison Calhoun
James A
Martha Rinehart Callenhoun
Mitchell
South Dakota
Monroe County Hospital
Madge Shehan
James
Virgil
Delbert
Kenneth
Grace
Donald
Iconium
Monroe County
Methodist Church
Dotta Swift
Taconium Methodist Church
J. A. Ogden
Wayne Thompson
Clarence Whitehead
Hernard Kitterman
Ben Pickerell
Clayton Sheldon
Russell Brown
Edward McCord
Gilbert Callen
I¢onium Cemetery
Turner Funeral Home
W F M S Meeting at Nazarene Church
The W F M S met at the Nazarene Church on Wednesday evening with singing led by Bill Woodward and Marion Woodward giving devotions. Mrs. Henry Horn led the June prayer emphasis and requests, followed by prayer by Keith Gledfelder. Leila Woodward delivered the study lesson Many Faces of Japan titled Sealicp of Faith, and Richard Woodward gave benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.f.m.s
Nazarene Church
Jesus
Ledy Bill Woodward
Marion Woodward
Henry Horn
Keith Gledfelder
Japan
Leila Woodward
Richard Woodward
W S W S MEETS WITH MRS FORREST MAIN
The W S W S of the Evangelical United Brethren Church held its June meeting with Mrs. Forrest Main as hostess and Miss Mabel Coulson as lesson teacher. The theme was The Women and the Church of Japan. The roll call covered items of interest from the Evangel. Members presenting the study included Mrs. Ben Jones Mrs. Main Mrs. Ivan Shelquist Mrs. Grant Tadlock and Mrs. Admont arsin. Mrs. E G Hawk led the business session and plans were laid for a Pioneer Party on June 22 at the church. Reports from department secretaries were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.W.S
Forrest Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mabel Coulson
Church of Japan
Evangel
Ben Jones
Main
Ivan Shelquist
Grant Tadlock
Admontarsin
E. G Hawk
jParty
Fred Brain Improves After Stroke in Wyoming
Fred Brain of Chugwater Wyoming is improving at home after a stroke weeks ago. He had been hospitalized at Wheatland Wyoming and is reported by his sisters Mrs Johnson and Mrs Helisio Moravia Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brain
Chugwater
Wyo
Wheatland
Johnson
Helis
Io Moravia
Aid Dinner Menu Plan From Ladies Club Night
The Ladies Aid will serve a dinner Wednesday June 1 featuring fried chicken with gravy mashed potatoes baked beans cheese carrot pie and cole slaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Clifford Stocker Undergoes Surgery in Des Moines Hospital
Clifford Stocker re entered Veteran's hospital in Des Moines on June 1 for surgery to remove an ulcer and underwent further surgery on June 4. He is recovering well and expects to return home this weekend. Mrs. Clifford Stocker and Pfc. Gerald Stocker accompanied him to Des Moines on June 1 with Gerald proceeding to Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stocker
Veteras
Des Moines
Pfc
Gerald Stocker
Clifford
Veteran’s Hospital
Stocker
Oakland
Calif
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Jean Taylor
A bridal shower for Miss Jean Taylor was held Friday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church parlors. Hostesses included Mrs. Carl Van Zante and others. Gifts were opened with assistance from Judy Bishop and Dianne Neilson, tea table decor reflected the bride’s colors, refreshments were served, and Miss Taylor and Ronald Janes are to wed Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Taylor
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carl van Zante
Wendell Murdy
Harold Mason
Almont Main
Dallas Faber
Guy Argo
Judy Bishop
Clear Lake
Dianne Neilson
Des Moines
Miss Taylor
Ronald Janes
Theodore Janes
Collins
June 2015 Anniversary Day for Chariton River Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School runs Monday June 14 through Friday June 18 at Chariton River Baptist Church from 9 00 a m to 4 00 p m with three classes for ages 4 8 9 12 and 12 plus teachers Elma Davison Jean Curtis Edna Vickrey Mabel Moore Betty Peterson Ete Lemley Linda Irwin and Joyce Atwell Theme My Savior Teaches Me Bible school program will be held Sunday evening June 20 at 8 00 p m Anniversary Sunday at the church with an all day meeting and basket dinner at noon Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton River Baptist Church
Elma Davison
Jean Curtis
Edna Vickrey
Mabel Moore
Betty Peterson
Ete Lemley
Linda Irwin
Joyce Atwell
Madelyn Hiatt Taylor Dies in Portland
Funeral services for Made lyn Hiatt Taylor 41 who died Sunday in Portland Oregon were held Wednesday with burial in Portland She was born March 24 1924 in Moravia and lived in Portland longtime Survived by sister Betty Horn of Nevada and four brothers Rene Moravia Donald Ottumwa Max Phoenix Lyle Marathon Fla and grandmother Elizabeth Van Dorin Moravia Several relatives attended the funeral in Portland Robert Donald and Betty Horn motioned homebound to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelyn Hiatt Taylor
Portland
Ore
Moravia
Howard and
Letha van Dorin Hiatt
Betty Horn
Nevada
Rene Hiatt
Donald
Ottumwa
Max Hiatt
Phoenix
Ariz
Loren Walter Enrolls at William Penn College
Mrs. Loren Walter enrolled at William Penn College Monday for four weeks of schooling. She is an instructor in Junics High at the Moravia community schools. Mr and Mrs Joie Wilson and Mr and Mrs Loren McGee of Sevilla spent the weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Walter
William Penn College
Junics High
Moravia
Joie Wilson
Loren McGee
Sevilla
The
Lake of the Ozarks
Cards of Thanks for Bereavement Loss of Brother
The family expresses gratitude for the telephone calls visits cards and letters during their bereavement for Bloyd Lemunster and Mr and Mrs Theo Miliei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloyd Lemunster
Theo Miliei
Proctor Reunion Set At Wildwood Park In Qtamwa
The annual reunion for Jami N and Hautis Procter is planned at Wildwood Park Qtamwa Friday June 13 with a covered dish dinner at Log Bei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jami N
Hautis Procter
Wildwood Park
Qtamwa
Fsduday
Log
Funeral Services Today For Emory Hiatt 93
Emory Hiatt 93 died Monday night in Monroe County Hospital Albia after a stroke. A retired farmer and threshing machine operator born February 14 1872 in Hiattsville he was married twice first to Mary Goodwin who died 1929 then to Sylvia Hart. Surviving are four daughters nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren with Hiatt the last of a 20 child family. Funeral services are at 2 00 pm Thursday at Turner funeral home with Rev J A Ogden officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
More Rnfan
Monroe County
Albia
Hiattsville
Enos
Elizabeth Boyer Hiatt
Mary Goodwin
Sylvia Hart
Flossie Carter
Des Moines
Elizabeth Turner
Loveland
Colo
Mardeena Derby
Deloris Perry
Moravia
Turner Funeral Home
J. A. Ogden
Oakland Cemetery
Centerville
Band Mothers Meet At Park Shelter
Band Mothers gathered in the park shelter Saturday evening June 5 for fund raising plans. The committee includes Gerry Wilson as chairman with Jean Irwin Helen Tadlock Daphen Prough Lela Hiatt Mary Thomas Helen Cleaver Berniece Wilson Helen Johnson and Lucille Grinstead. They announced summer concert plans rain or shine and set next meeting for July 3 if a concert is held that evening otherwise July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Shelter
Park Shelter House
Gerry Wilson
Jean Irwin
Helen Tadlock
Daphen Prough
Lela Hiatt
Mary Thomas
Helen Cleaver
Berniece Wilson
Helen Johnson
Lucille Grinstead
Trolly Excursion Arrives Sunday At Moravia
Iowa Railway Historical Museum sponsors a two ride electric trolley excursion Saturday June 12 at 1 00 p m from Centerville to Moravia and back and Sunday 8 30 a m from Centerville to Molivia and back Rail fans and locals are expected to attend Two Chicagoland interurbans will be used one car recently acquired by the Iowa Railway tracks now Southern Industrial Railway
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa Railway Historical Museum
Centerville
Molivia
Chicagoland
Iowa Railway
The
Southern Industrial Railway
Pugh Family Moves to Leona Burger Home
Mr and Mrs Bernard Pugh and daughter Sherrie of Lorimer Indiana moved this week to the Mrs Leona Burger property in the south part of town. Mr Pough will teach guidance and social studies in the local school this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Pugh
Sherrie
Lorimer
Leona Burger
Pough
Local families host meals and hospital update in Mahaska County
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson and Mrs Fly Helms joined Mrs Garnet Brain for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Carl Burkland called Tuesday evening on their granddaughter Diane Covington. Diane, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Covington of Centerville, is recovering from an appendectomy at Mahaska county hospital in Oskaloosa after a Sunday illness and Monday operation. She is recuperating nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Fly Helms
Garnet Brain
Carl Burkland
Diane Covington
Gerald Covington
Centervile
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
Miss Covington
Bill Burklands
Soldier Stocker departs for Okinawa duty from Des Moines home
Clifford G. Stocker Jr leaves Des Moines on June 1 by plane for Oakland and on June 4 transfers to an 18 month Army base duty on Okinawa in the Pacific. Bertha Lathen thanks friends for flowers cards letters and support during hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie
Clifford G. Stocker, Jr
Frem Des Maiges
Oakland
Calif
Dusy
Okinawa
Pacific
Family names mark birth in Albia area notice
Mit and Mrs Larry Hellings announce the birth of a son on July 8 weighing seven pounds and ten ounces. Grandparents listed are Mr and Mrs Idela Woods and Mr and Mrs Fuul Hellingsworth of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Larry Hellingspours
Filo Kivu
Tua Jule
Wodi Ountes
Ige
Todd
Idela Woods
Albia God
Fuul Hellingsworth
Albia
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Garden Club
Tarbell
Coleus
Pearl Shehan
Mildred
Arlie Wilson
Janet Fox
Margaret Cullen
Her
St. Francis
Nellie Willams
Gertrude Johnson
Betty Schopp
Virgo Boyer
Julie Charity
Barbara Coltrain
Janice Coltrain
Herbert Richmond
Cenderville
Berard Pugh
Lester Davis
Nettie Jones
Bertha Broshar
Lo Rey
Calemet
Council
Iconium Methodist
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Moncks
Jim
Sharon
Him
Grace Methodist Church
Eiton D. Calaman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Phillips
W.S.C
Carl H. Calhoun
Albia Hospital
Bridal
Baptist Church
Mrs. Loren Walter
Proctor
Emory Hiatt
Bernard Pughs
Bertha Lathen
Flight
Sterk
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