Rev Basil Tadlock to Be Ordained at Methodist Conference
Rev Basil Tadlock son of Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock will be ordained June 21 at the annual conference of the southern district of the Methodist churches at Newton. Tadlock graduated from Moravia class of 1948 and later earned a Bachelor of Divinity, with studies at CEI college and William Penn, and ministerial postings in Blakesburg and Red Oak. His brother Larry Tadlock graduated from Iowa State Veterinary College on May 26 and works at a small animal hospital in Moline Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
Methodist Churches
Newton
Tadlock
Moravia
CEI College
University Park
William Penn
Methodist
Blakesburg
Red Oak
Jolly Dozen Club Meeting With Mrs Elsie Long
Mrs. Elsie Long hosted the Jolly Dozen on Thursday afternoon. Rook was played with guests. High score went to Mrs. Pearl Swaim and low to Mrs. Birdie Main. Door prize to Mrs. Mettié Rolard. guest prize to Mrs. J L Johnson. Guests: Mrs. J L Johnson, Mrs. Homer Hamilton, Mrs. Ruben Faber. Refreshments served by Mrs. Flora Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Long
Jolly Dozen
Rook
Pearl Swaim
Low
Birdie Main
Mettié Rolard
J. L. Johnson
Homer Hamilton
Ruben Faber
Fire at Centerville Jensen building draws Moravia aid
Early Saturday Moravia, Centerville, and Albia fire crews battled a Jensen department store blaze at Centerville square. Firefighters laid water lines, confined the rear, and controlled the three hour fire by 7 a.m. Damage was estimated at 70000 dollars affecting county welfare, Harris Insurance, and Dr Hoogendorn offices. Citizens praised Moravia for assisting Centerville and Centerville officials sent thanks in a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Jensen
Albia
County Welfare Department
Harris Insurance Agency
Dr. Hoogendorn
Jensen’s Department
Lee Hiatt
Moravia Fire Department
Suzanne Moore Breaks Left Leg in Fall
Suzanne Moore, 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Moore, is in St Joseph hospital Centerville with a fractured left leg from a fall at Sie slipper slide. She will be in traction for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Moore
Bill’ Moore
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Wilsons Surprised on 40th Anniv
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson were feted at a surprise gathering at their Moravia home marking their 40th wedding anniversary. About fifty five guests from Moulton ponsevale Albia and nearby joined the couple, with a four tier cake baked by local women and gifts from neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Moravia
James Wilson
John Wilson
Paul Wilson
Moulton
Ponsevale
Albia
Clarence Whitehead
Maurice Walter
Sylvan van Dorin
Richard Tubaugh
Fern Wright
Wilson
Weidman
Rest Haven
Shanghai Club Meeting Notes and Social Details
The Shanghai club held a midweek meeting with Doris N and Christy on May 29 including a co op dinner. Members listed include Nancy Hawk Amy Hiner Gerald Lorraine Mike Jimmy Shelia Rinehart Wayne Doris Joyce Carol Christy Bert Rinehart Dorothy Karl L Calhoun Fred Doris Barbara Patty Paul Anna Karen Sheryl Steven Land grebe and Icle Christy as caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Doris N
Christy
Nancy Hawk
Amy Hiner
Gerald
Lorraine
Mike
Jimmy
Shelia Rinehart
Wayne
Doris
Joyce
Carol Christy
Berts
Hazel Rinehart
Dorothy
Karl L. Calhoun
Fred
Barbara
Patty
Paul
Anna
Karen
Sheryl
Steven Landgrebe
Icle Christy
Icle Ig
Iowa City Hospital
Doris Christy
Local News: Extended Family Visits and Travel News
Mr and Mrs Clea Tock of Cherokee visit sister Maude Coltrain and mother Mrs Fred Tock in Centerville while Mrs Jim Herron and Kay of Phoenix arrive to see Loyd Carter family south of town with Ira Boyer. Ralph McDonough returns from Seattle World's Fair visiting relatives in Kirkville Los Angeles Madera and Redwood City on a three week vacation. Danny and Joyce McCrory depart for Church of Christ Bible school at Lake Keomah near Oskaloosa June 11 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clea Tock
Maude Coltrain
Fred Tock
Centerville
Jim Herron
Kay
Phoenix
Arizona
Loyd Carter
Ira Boyer
Ralph McDonough
Seattle
Wash
Andrew Rot
Kirkville
Oregon
James Bosse
Los Angeles
Rollie
Madera
Ted Wakefield
Redwood City
California
Danny
Joyce McCrory
Church of Christ Bible School
Mercury 7 Capsule to View in Albia Today
Albia hosts a Mercury 7 capsule show from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the south side of the square. The replica, identical to the craft flown by John Glenn and Scott Carpenter, is part of a nationwide tour in 150 cities. Visitors may register at local businesses for a 4:30 p.m. drawing and can contribute to the freedom savings bond drive. The capsule travels on a 41 ft trailer loaned by McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Col
John Glenn
Scott Carpenter
Treasury Department
McDonnell Aircraft Corp
Union
Babe Ruth Team Beats Bussey in Moravia Baseball
Moravia's Babe Ruth squad defeated Bussey 11 to 3 Wednesday night. Pitcher Jim Rowley homered in the third inning and led the scoring. A Friday game at Albia was rained out and rescheduled. a future Albia game was slated for June 13 at 5 30 p.m., with another Friday at Bussey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Babe Ruth
Bussey
Jim Rowley
Albia
Busgey
Summer Schedule At Nazarene Church And First Christian Church
The Nazarene church under Rev H LaVern Smith and Frank Woodward lists summer services through June to August with 9 00 Sunday school 10 00 morning worship 7 80 Bible School at the BULB church 7 30 Wednesday Hour of Prayer and 8 30 Choir practice First Christian Church led by Mrs Birdie Mai offers 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 Communion Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
BULB
First Christian Church
Birdie Mai
Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel Sunday schedule
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev Waldon Whitenack hosts Holy Communion at 9 00 and Sunday School at 10 00. Wesley Chapel overseen by Kenneth Daniels offers Sunday School at 9 00 and Holy Communion at 10 10. Moravia under Richard Tybaugh lists Sunday service at 10 00 and Holy Communion at 11 00 with Senior M F Lesson by Jim Logan and Terry Tuttle, refreshments by Diane Kincade and choir rehearsal Monday at 8 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Waldon Whitenack
Fairview Church
Dean Tomlin
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Daniels
Moravia
Richard Tybaugh
Jim Logan
Terry Tuttle
Diane Kincade
United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule Includes Services
Pastor J A Ogden leads morning worship at 10:00 with Sunday School at 9:00 and an all ages class. Boys and Girls Fellowship joins worship hour. Vacation Bible School program postponed by rain will be held Sunday evening at the EUB church. Youth Fellowship Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Ladies Aid all day meeting and dinner June 20. Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
J. A.’ Ogden
Carl VanZante
EUB
Ladies Aid
Women's Society of World Service meets at church
The Women's Society of World Service gathered Friday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church for the June meeting. Miss Mabel Coulson presented a program on Evangelical United Brethren institutions and shared details on nine benevolent houses seven colleges and two seminaries. Mrs. Burdette Ward was hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mabel Coulson
Evangelical United Brethren
Jack Van Den Diesen Dies in Portland Oregon
Mrs Birdie Main received word that her brother in law Jack Van Den Diesen of Portland Oregon died early Tuesday after a long illness He is survived by his wife Esther Main two daughters and a son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main
Jack van den Diesen
Portland
Oregon
Esther, Main
Salem Homecoming Set for Moravia Park on June 24
The Salem homecoming will be held in Moravia park on June 24. Friends are invited, Merle Miller, See.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Moravia Park
Merle Miller
See
Card of Thanks for DeWayne Moore Family
Mrs DeWayne Moore and family express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness after the death of their father stating it shall always be remembered.
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DeWayne Moore
Ladies Aid Dinner At E U B Church
The Ladies Aid of the E U B church will serve a public dinner on Wednesday June 20 featuring fried chicken with gravy browned potatoes macaroni and cheese Harvard beets orange grapefruit salad radishes onions rolls and jelly strawberry shortcake and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
E. U. B. Church
Harvard
Bible School Program Set For Sunday Evening
The Daily Vacation Bible School program will be held Sunday evening at 7 30 o'clock at the Moravia E U B church. It was postponed from last Sunday due to a storm. Mrs Wm Woodward superintendent asks all youngsters to attend a practice at 2 00 o'clock Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Monroes 4-H Elects New Officers at Albia Rally
Nancy Mosley Monroe was elected president of Monroe County 4-H girls at Albia rally night. Jim Rowley won the county boys recreation chairman post. Mosley belongs to Franklin Happy Helpers and Rowley to Hilton Hustlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Monroe County
Albia
Nancy Mosley
Andy Mosley
Jim Rowley
Earl Roachey
Miss Mosley
Franklin Happy Helpers
Rowley
Hilton Hustlers
Reunion Held Sunday at Washington Iowa
A Washington park reunion drew many locals and relatives from Comanche Moline Moravia Oskaloosa and Osceola. Attendees included Clair and Max McDanel Barbara Mike Royce Timmy Pam Sheila Jo Ellen Ricky James Culbertson Larry Roy Ray Linda Carl Colleen Jolleen Carole Darrell Jim Ellis Ernest Hiatt Nelle Utterback and Cyril McDanel. JoEllen and Ricky McDanel planned to spend the week with Cyril McDanel and his wife in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park of Washington
Clair McDanel
Barbara
Mike
Royce
Timmy
Pam
Sheila
Comanche
Max McDanel
Jo Ellen
Ricky
James Culbertson
Larry
Roy
Ray
Linda
Carl
Moline
Francis Argo
Colleen
Jolleen
Carole
Darrell
Jim Ellis
Oskaboose
Ernest Hiatt
Homer Harvey obituary from Albia area farm life lasts 81 years
Homer Harvey Brown born October 16 1980 in Monroe County died June 7 1962 at New Haven Rest Home Des Moines aged 81 years 7 months 22 days married Phoebe E Howe April 2 1908 nine children survived farm life near Albia since youth Baptist church member retired 1943 obituary notes infant deaths and siblings four sons Edmond Jr Glenn Arthur four daughters Ethel Velda Eva Dapken one brother Willie A Brown twenty grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren funeral at Downs Memorial Chapel conducted by Donald Phim burial Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Homer Harvey.Brown
Henry C
Hannah Plants Brown
Monroe County
New Haven
Des Moines
Phoebe E. Howe
Moundsville
W. Va
Albia
Mount Pleasant
Leroy Brown
Edmond Jr
Glenn
Arthur
Kansas City
Ethel King
Redding
Calif
Velda Steppelli
Phoenix
Ariz
Eva Mahaffey
Prescott
Wash
Dapken Brown
Long Beach
Willie A. Brown
Moravia
Down's Memorial Chapel
Donald Phim
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Flight of the Stork unfolds births across Iowa and Colorado
Born May 29 a daughter Linda Sue to Dr Charles F Faber and wife in Ames Iowa weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces Grandparents R L Utt Van Nuys CA and R A Faber Moravia also parents Deb ie and Danny Faber The Faroes other child Paula Hence born June 6 at St Joseph hospital Centerville Welcomed home by three brothers Derby Colorado couple Wa and Mrs Donald E Coltrain announce son Fredric Olson born June 1 Grandson Emery Coltrain Des Moines Great grandson Thomas Proctor Unionville and late Fred Coltrain Moravia Three sisters and one brother welcomed him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malindas Sue
Charles F. Faber
Ames
Iowa
R. L. Utt
van Nuys
California
R. A. Faber
Moravia
Faroes
Debbie
Danny
Paul Cridlebaugh
Paula
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Donald E. Coltrain
Derby
Colorado
Fredric Olson
Emery Coltrain
Des Moines
Thomas Proctor
Unionville
Fred Coltrain
LSU Districts Consolidates Manager Appointments
Iowa Southern Utilities Company announced a reshuffle naming James A Bradley Centerville District Manager as head of the Northern District in Newton with Alvin L Warner moving to the Southern District at Centerville. Gordon F Cooper shifts to Centerville to coordinate between districts and the general office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Greenleaf
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
James A. Bradley
Centerville
Newton
Alvin L. Warner
Leon
Gordon F. Cooper
Mr. Casper
Greenleaf
Iowa Southern District
Bradley
Grinnell
Warner
Iowa Southern
Rodger
Alvin Warner
Mt. Ayr
Varner
Galene
Jeanette
Carlton
Max
Methodist Church
Warners
West Washington
Gordon Cooper
Town Southern
Ottumwa
Washington
Wegwton
Newton Chamber of Commerce
Corydon
Chariton
Southern
John Warren
Cordon
Frank Hamilton
Don Hood
Adolph Rampelberg
la Monte Wiles
Nizel Abbott
Hadley Metz
Ray Scurlock
Pearl Broghar
Distriet
Rebekah Lodge Elects Convention Officers in Moravia
Moravia Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting with Mrs Ray Charity presiding. District officers were elected, including Genevieve Moyen as president and Frank Wilson as vice president. The Moravia lodge hosts the 1963 district convention. Leila Spencer and Clara Ireland to chair a program honoring past noble grands and members’ birthdays. Social at Mrs Lelia Spencer’s home followed. Visitors include Lester Leach of Tucson, Arizona, visiting Mrs Charley Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Ray Charity
Genevieve Moyen
Frank Wilson
Leo Hoffman
Leonard Palmer
Treamger
Moravia Lodge
Leila Spencer
Clara Ireland
Lelia Spencer
Harold Hudgens
Moravia Gets Certificate for Cooperation In National Safety Check
James Douglas of the Iowa Highway Patrol presents a commendation to Moravia Mayor Lee Hiatt for town cooperation in a recent car safety check. Moravia 101 cars were checked with 1 notations for safety recommendations and 21 rear lights not operating. Douglas thanked the sheriff, Centerville Police Chief Dwight Stevens, Appanoose County Sheriff Paul Thomas, and Legion Auxiliary volunteers who provided coffee and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Douglas
Iowa Highway Patrol
Moravia
Lee Hiatt
Virgil Johnson
Sgt
Douglas
National Safety Council
Centerville
Dwight Stevens
Appanoose County
Paul Thomas
Sheriff's Posse
Legion Auxiliary
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Small Animal Hospital
Flora Phillips
Clara Treland
Mettie Roland
Johnnie Trelan
Ben Tharp
Smith Tharp
Stephen
Almont Main
U. B. Church
Jack van Biesen
Nancy Mosley Monroe
Homer Harvey
L.S.U
James Bradley
E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
St. Paul School of Theology Methodist
Rebekah
Lester Leach
Tuscon, Ariz
Charley Johnson
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