Boy Scouts To Aid In Flag Display Efforts
Max Hiner president of the Booster club and Carl Tisue scoutmaster report that the Boy Scout troop will assist in displaying flags on proper days. On flap day Thursday the boys will visit stores to set up flags and remove them at sundown. Plans are underway to store flags for scouts to access and to display flags on appropriate days while stores are open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hiner
Booster Club
Carl Tisue
Boy Scout
Robert Hoffman 72 Dies in Cincinnati Home
Robert Walden Hoffman, 72, died during the night at his Cincinnati home from a heart attack. Born May 28, 1884 in Appanoose County, he was the son of Frank Hoffman and Symanthia DuVall. Survived by six sons, one daughter, thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and brother Lee Hoffman of Wheatland, Wyoming. Funeral services tentatively set for Friday afternoon with burial in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walden Hoffman
Cincinnati
Bor
Appancase County
Frank Hoffman
Symanthia DuVall
I. 0 Hoffman
Leo Hoffman
Moravia
Harold Hoffman
Marion
Bill Hoffman
Jack ‘Hoffman
Women's Society meeting notes at Condra home
The Women's Society of World Service met Friday evening at Mrs Kenneth Condra's home for the regular monthly session. Mrs Cart Tisue and Mrs Ralph Davis joined, with Miss Mabel Coulson and Mrs Emery Hiatt singing. Talks on vocations were given by Mrs Lynn King and others. Mrs Zell Callen presided, roll call asked what each member could do for the church. Plans were made to prepare gift boxes for Espanola hospital to be sent in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society
World Service
Kenneth Condra
AL Broon
Aimont
Cart’ Tisue
Ralph Davis
Mabel
Coulson
Emery Hiatt
Lynn King
Charles Coffin
Maude ‘Coltrain
Zell
Callen
Espanola Hospital
Ygifta
Gent
Kingdom Builders Glass Party Friday at Grace Methodist
The Kingdom Builders Sunday school class held a party Friday evening in the social room of Grace Methodist church. Richard Tubaugh led the business meeting, and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Lyle Cloyed and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Thorson. The Thorson family was presented a gift as they move away. About 40 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom’ Builders
Grace Methodist Church
Richard Tubaugh
Lyle Cloyed
Vernon Thorson
Thorson
Dinner Honors Mrs Essie Barrett in Medford Oregon
A dinner honoring Mrs Essie Norton Barrett of Medford Oregon was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs William Norton of Morswin. Attendees included the Rogers and family of Albia Points Norton and Steele of Ottumwa and many Norton relatives from Bloomfield Moravia Moulton West Grove and Ottumwa with Nancy Robertson Pat Runnels Barbara Yeager and Ed Swangon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie (Norton) Barrett
Medford
Oregon
William Norton
Morswin
Clifford Rogers
Adell
Ed Points
Albia
Glen Norton
Ottumwa
George Steele
Ed Swanson
Perl Norton
Bloomfield
Perry Norton
Max Whicker
Moravia
A Son Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Wren in Des Moines
A son was born Saturday June 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wren of Des Moines. He weighed 9 pounds and 30 percent. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Vance of Moravia and Mr. and Mrs. Saude Wren of Albis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wren
Des Moines
Marvin Vance
Moravia
Saude Wren
Albis
Grenfell Returns as Methodist Minister in Iowa Conference
Rev. John Grenfell is reappointed pastor of Moravia Grace Methodist Church and plans to enter Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston this fall, commuting weekends. The Grease family will remain in residence. Rev. Banks Doggett returns as pastor for the Appanoose county parish including Unionville Wesley Chapel and Iconium, while Rev. Glen Lochhead will serve the Mystic circuit and has no assignment this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa-Des Moiner
John Grenfell
Moravia
Appanoose County
Fairview
Moulton
Fall Festival Meeting Friday at Moravia Building
Festival president Russell Hughes urges all residents to attend Friday night at the Moravia community building to organize help for the festival. More helpers mean lighter workload for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Russell Hughes
Booster Club June Meeting Tonight at Legion Hall
The regular June meeting of the Booster club is set for tonight at the Legion home for members and wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Oi
Legion Hall
Booster Club
Legion Home
Treats for Band Members Saturday Night
Band director Robert Sloan reports that band members received treats at the Dairy Sweet after last Saturday's concert and will be treated again this week. Gardner Hatchery provided the first treat, and this week Dewey's Place is expected to sponsor the event for all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sloan
Gardner Hatchery
Dairy Sweet
Dewey
Scouts Swim and Weiner Roast at Centerville Park
Moraine scout troop and Scoutmaster Carl Tiaue enjoyed a swim and weiner roast at Centerville Park on Monday evening. Rev Lynn King, Mrs King, Debbie, Mrs Carl Tiaue and sons, Mr and Mrs Charles Brosh accompanied the group. Gene Gladfelder and Kenneth Gladfelder were weekend visitors at the Gladfelder home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moraine
Carl Tiaue
Centerville Park
Lynn King
Debbie
Charles Broshar
Gene‘.Gladfelder
okeDeneines
Kenneth Giadfelder
Local Church Services and Meetings Scheduled in June
The Evangelical United Brethren and Fairview Grace Methodist churches list their Sunday School times and worship services. Rev. Lynn J. King and Rev. Blackstone lead, with programs including a Westmar College Quartet concert and Vacation Bible School announcements. Meetings for trustees and councils are set in mid and late June with various committee sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Westmar College
Wed
Thurs
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Shower Honors Miss Judy Boyer
A pre nuptial shower honoring Miss Judy Boyer was held Friday at the Legion home. Hostesses included Mrs. Ivan Harsh and others. Assisting with gifts were Charlotte Mc Aninch, Joan Moore and Kathy Klum. Cake and coffee refreshments closed the afternoon. Out of town guests included Mrs. George Steele, Mrs. Klum, and Kathy of Centerville. Miss Roger will wed Jack Lamb of Centerville on Sunday, July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Boyer
Legion Home
Ivan Harsh
Loyd Carter
Don ‘Pettibone
George Scott
Theo Miler
Lloyd Rose
Miss Boyer
Charlotte McAninch
Joan Moore
Kathy Klum
George Steele
Mrrie Klum
Kathy
Centerville
Roger
Jack.Lamb
Jolly Dozen Social Afternoon Hosts Zula Taylor
Miss Zula Taylor hosted Thursday’s Jolly Dozen circle meeting at 4 PM. Rook game produced winners Mrs. Homer Hamilton and Mrs. Charles Broshar, with Miss Clara Irelan taking the door prize. Ice cream, cake, coffee, and mints followed, served by Miss Cynthia Taylor and her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zula Taylor
Jolly Dozen
Rook
Homer Hamilton
Charles Broshar
Clara Irelan
Cynthia Taylor
Grace Methodist in Salisbury invites guest speaker
Grace Methodist invites church members to hear Rev. Samuel Chieza, pastor of a 600 member Methodist church in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, Africa, at morning worship and evangelistic services with a June 18 membership commission meeting, June 20 prayer meeting, and a cooperative dinner at Moravia Park after church on Sunday June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
John Grenfell
Mra
Karl Tuttle
Samuel ‘Chieza
Methodist Shurch
Salisbury
Southern Rhodesia
Africa
Commission On Membership and Evangelism
Moravia Park
First Christian Church Bulletin Items
Pastor Donald Plum leads Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Communion sermon titled God the Father. Bible Study on John chapter two. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday afternoon Ladies Aid meets at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdle Main
God the Father
John
E U Ladies Aid Dinner Menu Notice
The E U B Ladies Aid will serve a dinner on Wednesday June 20 with a menu including fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy carrot salad peas onions radishes coffee rolls butter jelly and tea. The announcement notes the date and menu items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Ladies Aid
Weekend guests honored at Albert Veach home
Mr and Mrs Albert Veach hosted a Saturday supper for her nephew Staff Sergeant Beant and his wife Mrs John King on furlough from Japan. Attending were his parents Mr and Mrs Bernard Barnt Des Moines relatives Duane Veach and Joe and Audrey Des Moines Mrs Ben Knight Maybelle Unionville and Mrs Knight and daughter. Sgt King will be reassigned after furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
Sar- Beant
John King
Japan
Bernard Barnthouse
Newton
Duane Veach
Joe
Audrey
Des Moines
Ben Knight
Maybelle
Unionville
Mary Ellen Condra Attends Twirlers Camp in Kirksville
Mary Ellen Condra daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra of Kirksville Missouri attends a twirlers camp this week at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. Camp runs Monday through Friday with Mr and Mrs Robert Sloan and Karen Woodward visiting and taking her to Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Condra
Kenneth Condra
Kirksville
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Robert Sloan
Karen Woodward
Kirkeville
Moravia Softball Romps Over Georgetown Team
Moravia softball team routed Georgetown 11 to 2 on Tuesday evening. Ottumwa is noted as a strong upcoming foe, with a close game anticipated Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Georgetown
Ottumwa
Birthday Supper Honors Joyce Ann Kincade
Joyce Ann Kincade was honored on her 13th birthday at a 6:00 pm supper hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kincade. Guests included Nancy Turner, Jane Ann Fox, Rita Gardner, Sharon O Connor, Judy Gladfelder, and Dana Kaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Joyce Ann Kincade
Francis Kincade
Nancy Turner
Jane Ann Fox
Rita Gardner
Sharon O'Connor
Judy Gladfelder
Dana Kaster
Town Drills Well for Water Hauling
Moravia town council arranged to have a well drilled behind the Moravia Dairy to supply water for hauling. The 126 foot bore is expected to yield about 60 gallons per minute, but a sand problem may reduce the flow. gravelling the well is planned to improve production to 30 to 40 gallons per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Past Noble Grands Honored At Mo Raine Rebekah Meeting
Past Noble Grands of the Mo Raine Rebekah lodge were honored at the regular meeting Monday evening. Mrs Gretchen Ashby presided. plans were made for an ice cream social in the park on Saturday evening June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moraine Rebekah Lodge
Gretchen Ashby
Carrie Tisue
Doris Boblénz
Jg Itts
Ora Turner
Raymond Ashby
Harold Hudgens
Future Farmers Meet in Agriculture Room
The Fu ture Farmers of America held a June meeting in the vocational ag room with 25 members present. President James McCord opened, minutes were read, a summer Spirit Lake trip was approved for July 16 17 and 18, and officers for the coming year were installed: Mihalovich as president Rose as vice president Roberts as secretary Rogers as treasurer Perry as reporter DuVall as sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Vocational Ag
James McCord
Spirit Lake
Paul Mihalovich
Bill Rose
Larry Roberts
Jim Rogers
Gary Perry
Bill DuVall
Sunday dinner guests and youth camp outing in central Iowa
Local news notes guests at Leo Caster home in Des Moines include Hugh and Linda Lewis Ray Swalla and family plus Clifford Caster and kin. MYF officers Linda Coulson Karen Woodward LaVonne Card joined Nancy Turner for a Simpson College youth camp in Indianola. Almont Main and daughter visited Waterloo. Flora Jones and Kenneth Free Elaine visited Ottumwa with the Erwin Lincox family. Albert Engelka returned to Julesburg Colorado after a weekend with Luther Caster family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Caster
Hugh Lewis
Ray Swalla
Linda
Des Moines
Clifford Caster
E. C. Caster
Linda Coulson
Karen Woodward
LaVonne Card
MYF
Nancy Turner
Indianola
Simpson College
Almont Main
David Dohrmann
Waterloo
Flora Jones
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Erwin Lincox
Ottumwa
Albert Engelka
Julesburg
Colo
Luther Caster
Fire Department Sponsoring Sun Players Visit
The Toby and Sugie Sun Players arrive in town the week of June 25 to set up their tent on the east side of the square. They will be sponsored this year by the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby & Sugie Sun
Iby the Fire Department
Slingshot and BB Gun Issues Reported Downtown
Reports describe a rash of sling shots and BB guns in use downtown. A girl was struck on the head by a rock from a sling shot, risking serious injury. Windows in homes and businesses show small holes likely from these weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Library Board Reelects Mrs Brooks as President
The library board met Saturday for the eighth meeting and election with Mrs Larry Brooks presiding. Brooks was reelected president with Almont Main as vice president and Lula R Tillmont as secretary. Maude Coltrain declined to accept the secretary post. New magazines and 150 traveling library books were placed for summer reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Larry Brooks
Maude Coltrain
Charles Coffin
Brooks
Almont Main
Lula R. Tillmont
Coltrain
Rogers Family Reunion Held At Legion Home
The Rogers family reunion convened at the Legion home in Moravia with a cooperative noon dinner and a business meeting. Lester Murdy of Udell was elected president, Wendell Mordy Moravia as vice president, and Mrs. Wendell Murdy as secretary-treasurer. Next year’s reunion will be held in Moravia on the second Sunday in June. numerous relatives from Centerville, Waterloo, Moravia, Moulton, West Des Moines, Iowa City, Kansas City, Promise City, Des Moines, Lovilla, Albia, and Williamsburg attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Home
Moravia
Lester Murdy
Udell
Wendell. Mordy
Wendell Murdy
R. L. Elledge
Centerville
James Rogers
Waterloo
T. T. Murdy
Robert Murdy
Hugh B. Wood
Jack’ Fowler
Randy
Lloyd Davis
Moulton
Lester Mundy
Rey
Poage
West Des Moines
Pat Rogers
Iowa City
Vern Newcomb
Paul
Leonard Palmer
Trenton Wilson
Hilton 4-H Ice Cream Social and Meeting
Hilton 4-H met at Hilton church with 20 members sharing projects for the year and plans for a June 22 tour starting at 8:30 am. Cooperative dinner at Harold Mason's followed by short course delegation to Ames, plus demonstrations on sheep care, parlimentary procedure, music, reading, insects, and a trumpet duet before an ice cream social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlera
Hilton Church
Harold Mason’s
Ames
Gary Charity
Raymond Clark
Albert Turner
Carl Rouse
Karl Rogers
Local residents depart and visit across towns
Mrs Doris Blumer and children moved Monday to Udell. Miss Janet Broshar returned to Des Moines after a week's vacation here with her mother Mrs Chester Broshar. Margaret Condra Maxine Firkins and Mary Sehrodt, employed in Des Moines, spent the weekend here at their respective homes. Jack Sharp departed Sunday for Eaton Colorado after visiting relatives in the vicinity. Larry Martin accompanied him home. Myrna Hammond, daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Hammond of Ottumwa, visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond Thursday while her parents went to Canada on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Blumer
Udell
Janet Broshar
Des Moines
Chester Broshar
Margaret Condra
Maxine Firkins
Mary Sehrodt
Jack Sharp
Eaton
Colo
Larry Martin
Myrna Hammond
Max Hammond
Ottumwa
Fred Hammond
Canada
Moravia School Enlargement Discussed at Meeting
An evening session explored enlarging Moravia schools with insights from Harold Simerson and Don Ferris of Belmond. About 50 rural directors attended. a planning and fact finding committee was formed to chart student numbers valuations and taxes for a potential enlarged district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Activn House
Harold Simerson
Belmond
Iowa
Don Ferris
A. R. Feriton
Warren Rouse
Simerson
County Board of Educations
Syset
Ae Peeres
Belmond School
Chariton
Douglas
Goodell
Sunshine Club Meets With Mamie Tisue
The Sunshine Club met on June 6 at Mamie Tisue with nine members present. Attendees included Mrs Imogene Tisue and sons Wayne and Gary, Evelyn Nash and children Janet Beverly and Terry, Lala Harrison, Rissie Gladfelder, and Celig McDanel. Nut meats were prepared, dinner enjoyed, pencil games awarded prizes. Next meeting set for July 4 with a potluck supper at Albia Park at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Mamie
Albia
Salem Reunion Dinner At Moravia Park
Reunion and basket dinner for former Salem church attendees at Moravia Park on the 24th. Immediate church service following. Care of saints will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
Moravia Park
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Boy Scouts
Robert Hoffman
Kingdom Builders
Essie Barrett
Flight of the
Stork
Grenfell
Weiner
AID
Donna Underwood
Roy Underwood
Donna
Kenneth Galtin
Carl Ellis
Twirlers
Wfire Department
SUN Players
Lstbrary Board
Rogers
Hilton
Donald Tibbels
David Murdy
Richard Mason
Ronnie VanZante
Robbie
Ronnie Kehrberg
Mark
Charles van Zante
Larry
Richard Woodward
Mamie Tisue
Salem
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