Garnet McDonough Elected Auxiliary President
Mrs Garnet McDonough was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary at the June meeting held Tuesday evening at the Legion home, succeeding Mrs Harold Burton. Other officers elected include Mrs Albert Witherby first vice president Mrs Lee Hiatt second vice president Mrs John Veach reelected secretary Mrs Chester Broshar reelected treasurer Mrs C M MacFatridge reelected chaplain Mrs Fred Hammond historian and Mrs Maurice Walter sergeant at arms. Installations set for July 28. Refreshments served by Mrs Witherby Mrs Spencer Mrs Brooks and Mrs Coffin. Spencer and McDonough will send cookies or candy to the Veterans hospital in Knoxville in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet McDonough
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Harold Burton
Albert Witherby
Lee Hiatt
John Veach
Chester Broshar
C. M. MacFatridge
Fred Hammond
Maurice Walter
Burton
John, Veach
Witherby
Paul Spencer
Larry Brooks
Charles Coffin
Spencer
McDonough
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
Basil Cowell Post 361 Holds Regular Meeting
The Basil Cowell Post No 361 of the American Legion met at the Legion Home on Monday June 14. Stairways are finished and basement kitchen work will begin after committees from Legion and Auxiliary set the kitchen layout. A nominating committee led by Lee Hiatt, with Maurice Walter and Howard Evans, was formed for next year. Election is set for August 9. The group also sought bids to separate and relocate the garage from the coal house on Legion property. bids due by June 28 to Commander Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Legion
Legion and
Auxiliary
Lee Hiatt
Maurice Walter
Howard Evans
Commander Pearson
Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers After Meeting
Mrs Harold Hudgens was elected noble grand of the Rebekah lodge at Odd Fellow hall Monday evening. Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker was elected vice grand, Mrs Raymond Ashby secretary, and Mrs Paul Spencer reelected treasurer. Mrs Gerald Morgan presided. Mr and Mrs Raymond Ashby served refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hudgens
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellow Hall
Ralph Pfannebecker
Raymond Ashby
Paul Spencer
Gerald Morgan
McKnabb Enters UC Los Angeles for Six Week Study
Dr McKnabb departs Tuesday for Los Angeles to undertake six weeks of summer study toward his doctorate. Mrs McKnabb and daughter Pat will visit her parents in Dallas while he remains at Hockaday School teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. McKnabb
Los Angeles
Calif
University of California
Selby to Visit Albia Native Plans June 28 Return
Mrs. William Barnes of Albia received a letter from her brother C. A. Selby of St. Petersburg Florida stating he will be home for a visit. He plans to arrive June 28 for the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barnes
Albia
C. A. Selby
St. Petersburg
Florida
Hahn to Attend Nazarene General Assembly in St Louis
Mrs F A Hahn plans to leave Thursday for St Louis Missouri to attend the Nazarene General Assembly. She will accompany Rev and Mrs M W Myers of Centerville Church of the Nazarene and will be gone over the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hahn
St. Louis
Nazarene General Assembly
M. W. Myers
Centerville
Major operation at Mercy hospital Des Moines
Mrs Harry Pearson underwent a major operation at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines Saturday. Mr Pearson and Mrs Pearson's father Ira Boyer were at the hospital Tuesday, with reports indicating she is improving and hopes to be home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pearson
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Pearson
Tertains Girl Scouts and Nazarene Youth at Horn Home
Carol Broshar hosted members of the intermediate Scout group at the Horn home Thursday evening. Present were Charlotte Sufficaal of Watertown and others. refreshments were served. The group plans an annual camp at Lake Wepello from June 27 to July. The Mora sia Church of the Nazarene youth met Friday evening at the Horns’ home for a dry pleasant night of social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertains
Girl Scouts
Nazarene
Horn
Carol Broshar
Carol
Lake Wepello
Morasia
Gene Cooper Accepts Moravia Locker Plant Post
Fanchen Winsler signs Gene Cooper of Avalon California to manage Moravia Locker Plant. Cooper has five years in California meat handling and processing. Former Des Moines resident 18 years with Albia high school attended. Brother Hiram Cooper ran a Moravia produce business about a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanchen Winsler
Gene Cooper
Avalon
California
Moravia
Des Moines
Albia
Cooper
Hiram Cooper
Forty-Four Pressure Canners Inspected Across Communities
Forty-four pressure canners were checked last week at Moravia high school clinics led by Adelena Sampson, covering gauges safety valves and gaskets. Many hadn't been serviced in over 20 years, drawing participants from Mystic Albia Unionville Centerville Udell and Melrose. The guide cites the Iowa State College pamphlet 88 for low acid foods, noting 10 pounds pressure at 240 degrees for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelena Sampson
Moravia
Mystic
Albia
Unionville
Centerville
Udell
Melrose
Iowa State College
Glaas
New 1949 Ford Set for Friday Display
A sneak preview of the 1949 Ford reveals a radical styling shift and improved comfort, economy, and safety. Monroe and Appanoose County dealers promote public showings with events at Briggs Albia and Pullman Centerville, including dances and music sessions Friday night and Saturday. The new model features a long low silhouette, spacious lounge interiors, larger front and rear seating, a welded box-type frame, and engines delivering 95 horsepower from the six and 100 horsepower from the V eight, with up to 25 percent better fuel economy with overdrive option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Appanoose County
Briggs Motor Co
Albia
Ford
Pullman Motor Co
Centerville
Whitney's Rhythm Kings
Women Society of Work Service Meet at E U B Church
The June gathering at the E U B church parsonage featured Rev Earl Rabuck leading a planned stewardship class with the book Stewardship for Today. Ten weekly sessions start Thursday with a Living Link offering and reports on mission work in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Work Service
E.U.B
Earl Rabuck
Rabuck
Evangel
Iowa
Fred Walker
Africa
Kenneth Condra
Fred Hammond
Red Bird Settlement
Beverly
Harry DuVall
McCurdy
Santa Cruz
N. M
T. E. Campbell
Church of Christ In
China
Sierra Leone
Mabel Coulson
Phyllis Habuck
E.G. Hawk
Hanan
Taylor Ales Meet Ends With Dour Prize At Dinner
The Taylor Ales gathering Wednesday included Mrs. Goldie Hinit and Mrs. Allert: Witherby receiving the dour prize. Entertainment featured divers and cabroidering toy towels as attendees jillied with guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Hinit
Wes
Allert
Witherby
Nazarene Church Schedule Includes Services and Study
Church of the Nazarene lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Fohneoh, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:30 p.m. N. P. S. R. 9:00 p.m. Worship service, 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer and Bible study under Pastor F. A. Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H. Fohneoh
Church Services outline for James Brown ministry
The notice lists a Church of Christ service schedule led by Minister James Brown with a 10:10 a.m. Communion and worship service, 11:00 a.m. Bible School, Eugene McCrory, and an 8:00 p.m. worship service on Sept. 8, plus a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
James Brown
Eugene McCrory
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule and Message
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces a full slate with Sunday School at 10 00 a m Father s Day service at 10 50 a m Youth rally in Albia district at 7 00 p m The Children s Day program at 4 00 p m Prayer meeting study class new course starts 8 00 p m Friday Church night social time with sandwiches and pie Attendance exceeded 100 last Sunday God pleased with large gatherings in worship today Keep up the good work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Harold Mason
Albia
Moravia Softball League Schedule and Result Note
The Moravia Softball League reports a 7 to 6 final in a Tuesday night game where Main Station scored four runs in the fifth to pull ahead after a 6 to 3 lead. Corner Cafe defeated Fox Garage the same evening, with upcoming games listed for June including Easter Coal Co versus Main Station and Corner Cafe versus Easter Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Station
Corner Cafe
Fox Garage
Seytour
Seymour
Ken Woodward
Ferrill Purvis
Easter Coal Co
M Art
Art Fox Garage
Children’s Day At E U B Church Event Program
The annual Children’s Day program at Moravia Evangelical United Brethren Church begins 8:00 Sunday evening. The program features songs, readings, prayers, and performances by many church groups and individuals including Jeanne Hawk, Sharon Argo, Carolyn Dyer, Joan Taylor, and the Daisies. A fair of acts follows with multiple duets, solos, and a note on offerings, concluding with entries for local business men and cafe matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Marvesters
Jeanne Hawk
Gary Tharp
Sharon Argo
Carolyn Dyer
Joan Taylor
Former MHS teacher honored at Mas Karl Duttle party
Mas Karl Duttle hosted a social in Estherville honoring former Moravia teachers and Ava Simpson, a former Moravia instructor now at a junior college. The event drew many former instructors and pupils from Centerville and nearby areas, with several attending from Moravia schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Karl Duttle
Kuvola
Ava Simpson
Estherville
Furmer
Moravia
Peal Broshar
Centerville
Mieseub
Hier
Rebekah Lodge District Convention Attended
The Rebekah seven degree staff led by Mars, captain Carl Blick and assistant C A Putner attended the fourth District Convention at Mystic on Wednesday. The staff presented the dexter Work at the convention, with Mr Turner presenting each team a corsage of pink carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Seven
Mars
Carl Blick
C. A. Putner
Rebekah
Mystic
Turner
Moravia High Names Emil Hassman Band Director
Emil Hassman of Albia has been employed to direct Moravia high school band for Wednesday and Saturday night concerts. He is a nation agent for the Wabash and M. & St. L. in Albia and an accomplished musician who specializes in violin instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hassman
Albia
Moravia
Mr. Hassman
Wabash and
Charles John Fix Wed In Massachusetts
Charles John Fix former Mora Via school student and Van Meter pastor wed Patricia Jane Kirby in Malden Massachusetts The ceremony followed a church anniversary service at Maplewood Congregational Church with a surprise reception organized by the women and a wedding procession led by Rev Fix accompanied by Cleveland Indians pitcher Bobby Feller Organist played Be There Be the Tie That Binds and Lohengrin wedding march after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Charles John Fix
Malden
Mass
Fix
Moravia Methodist Church
Associated Press
Des Moines Tribune
Maplewood Congregational Church
van Meter
Air Force
Harvard Theological
Patricia Jane, Kirby
Hurlington
Mr. Fix
Cleveland Indians
Bobby Feller
Hwold Father-Son Banquet At E U B Church
The Home Builders Sunday school class hosted the Father Son banquet at Evangelical United Brethren Church with 100 plus attendees. WWII veteran Donald Darby gave an inspiring talk urging community start to build impact. Carl Van Zante served as master of ceremonies as Ronald L Van Zante gave the welcome. Karl Tuttle and Harold Mason sang a piano duet with Mrs. Tuttle at the organ. Tables wore white and crepe decorations. toy airplanes hung from the ceiling. Young women volunteers prepared and served a fine supper praised by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Builders
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Donald Darby
United States
Carl van Zante
Ronald Lee van Zante
M. K. Blackman
Karl Tuttle
Harold Mason Sant
Appanoose 4-H Girls to Camp in Indianola
Appanoose Wayne and Lucas county 4-H girls plan a weekend camp at Lake Ahquabi in Indianola. Participants include Geraldine Proffitt Jo Annile Cord Colleen Hefner Verna Lee Harper Nadine Kelley Loretta Bowen Beulah Fenton Barbar Walker Duaniia Knott Ruth Price Greta Ball Delores Ball Helen Caldwell Mary McCarty Mary Stuckey Marilyn Koehlee Doris Ann Powell Patricia Martyn Olive Jean Phillips Mary Lou Elliott Marilyn Siglin Norma June Hiatt Dame Turk Virginia Carter Mary Beth Turner Carolyn Boyer. Chaperones are Mrs George Sheston Mrs Frederick Bear and Mrs William Hefuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appansuse
Wayne
Lucas Counties
Indianola
Lake Ahquabi
Geraldine Proffitt
Jo Annile Cord
Colleen Hefner
Verna Lee Harper
Nadine Kelley
Loretta Bowen
Beulah Fenton
Barbar Walker
Duaniia Knott
Ruth Price
Greta
Delores Ball
Helen Caldwell
Mary McCarty
Mary Stuckey
Marilyn Koehlee
Doris Ann Powell
Patricia Martyn
Olive Jean Phillips
Mary Lou Elliott
Marilyn Siglin
Norma June Hiatt
Dame Turk
Virginia Carter
Mary Beth Turner
Carolyn Boyer
George Sheston
Frederick Bear
William 8. Hefuer
Distaice Merting of E.U.B. Churches Rally Planned
A regional youth gathering organized by E U B churches in Albia Chariton Lovilia Moravia Mystig Russell Seymour and Sewal invites young people and pastors to a rally June 20 from 2 to 5 PM at Riverview Park Moravia youths 15 to 21 will attend with activities and a conference address by Rev Carlten Spencer of Albia Phyilis Aus Vinge leads youth district efforts and advertising for the event this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Chariton
Lovilia
Moravia
Mystig
Russell
Seyamour
Sewal
Murg- Via
Cedar Falls
Down
Riverview Park
Vonsist
Tuusivell Linibers
Carlten Spencer
Phyilis Aus
Rev Davis Assigned to Russell Church in Iowa Conference
The Rev J C Davis longtime Moravia Methodist pastor near two years gains Russell charge. Other conference appointments include Keast Ottumwa district, Greenwood Centerville Larger Parish, Kirchenbauer with Dunlap, and Wyant Centerville Fairview Iconium. Several area churches listed as to be supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Davis
Moravia Methodist Church
Russell
Iowa-Des Moines
A. P. Keast
Ottumwa
Centerville
J. L. Greenwood
R. A. Kirchenbauer
Wayne Dunlap
enterville-Cincinnati
Exline
Cecil A. Wyant
Hold Services For Mrs. Algia Derby
Funeral services were held at Iconium Christian church for Mrs. Algia Derby who died at her home in Iconium on Tuesday June 8. Interment followed in Iconium cemetery. She was survived by her husband seven sons J B Carl Leslie Glenn Ray Algia E and Emmett of Albia Floris and Melrose and Maizie Eaton, 33 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. two of her children preceded her in death, infant Robert and Jesse who died in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Christian Church
Algia Derby
Tconium
Iconium
Robert
Jesse
J. B
Carl
Leslie
Glenn
Monroe County
Albia
Ray
Wyoming
Algia E
Emmett
Albian Route 2
Laura Martin
Melrose
Maizie Eaton
Floris
Legion seeks bids for garage building move and separation
Sealed bids will be accepted until the next Basil Cowell Post No 361 American Legion meeting on Monday evening June 28. Bids will be opened at that time for moving and separating the Legion garage from the local house. The Legion reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 2512 H L Pearson, Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
The
American Legion
Legion
H. L. Pearson
Nine Scouts Take Overnight Hike With Scoutmaster
Friday nine scouts embarked on an overnight hike enjoying games, self cooking, and a campfire. Participants included Lloyd Wolf Bill Bishop Karl La Hue Francis McCrory Wendell Condra Marion Condra Wayne Wolf Jimmy Luse Bruce Jabuck and Scoutmaster Lee Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wolf
Bill Bishop
Karl la Hue
Francis McCrory
Wendell
Marion Condra
Wayne Wolf
Jimmy Luse
Bruce Jabuck
Lee Banks
Home From Hospital After Appendicitis Attack
Mrs. Harold Hudgens was brought from St. Joseph hospital in Centerville Monday to her home to recuperate from an appendicitis attack suffered Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hudgens
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Taylorettes Meet In June 1948 4-H Club Gathering
The Taylorettes 4-H club met June 1948 at Twyla and Fern Foster’s home. Kathryn McDanel and Mary Beth Turner led demonstrations, Twyla Foster gave a talk, and plans for swimming were discussed. Fern Foster was elected as delegate to the state convention. Virginia Carter, Mary Turner, and Carolyn Boyer were chosen for county camp. Participants included Virginia Carter, Virginia Hiatt, Reyaly Pischer, Carolyn Bayer, Mary Turner, Twyla Foster, Fern Foster, Kathryn McDanel, Betty Harsh, Karleen Fischer, Judy Boyer, and leaders Daphin Hilton and Gladys Harsh. The next meeting will be at Ann Betti bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorettes
Twyla
Fern Foster
Kathryn McDanel
Mary Beth Turner
Twyla Foster
Virginia Carter
Mary Turner
Carolyn Boyer
Virginia Hiatt
Reyaly Pischer
Carolyn Bayer
Betty Harsh
Karleen Fischer
Judy Boyer
Daphin Hilton
Gladys Harsh
Ann Bettibones
Flight Of The Stork Joyce Coleen Purvis Born In Centerville
Mr and Mrs Francis Purvis of Guernsey Iowa delight in the arrival of daughter Joyce Coleen born Saturday June 18 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville weighing seven pounds and several ounces. Mr and Mrs Dean Coles of Greeley Colorado are proud parents of two sons born last May 31. Grandparents and other family details provided with names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Purvis
Guernsey
Ilowe
Joyce Coleen
Sujtey
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ube
Dean Coles
Greeley
Colo
Larry
Coles
Avn
Dwin Falls
Malis
Donmeriy
Moravia
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University OF California Atl. A
Nazare
Morwirin Unica
U. S. C. A. Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economies
Richard Sneed
Rockford, Ilinois
R Reiving
Boston University
Daniel L. Marsh
Boston
Dr. Sneed
School of Theology
V.S
E.U.B. Parsonage
Taylor Ales
Moravia Softball League
E.U.B. Church
Ann Paxson
Margaret
Mary Ellen Condra
Eugene Vincent
Nazareth
Johnnie
David Murdy
Kenneth Boyer
Kathleen Halsten
Delores Bisby
Ronnie Broshar
Nellie Argo
Mark VanZante
Chas. Argo
Margaret Condra
Francis Arp
Alberta Eri
Phyllis Rabuck
Patty Halden
Elma Veach
Rev. Rabuck
Kaster Coal Co
Art Fox
Kuster Coal
F.H.A. Swimming Party
Aurviva
Pha
Union
Massachusetts
Patrouite Jun
Davis
Russell Church
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