Saralu Main Dies Suddenly at Centerville
Miss Saralu Main 17 died Monday at St Joseph hospital Centerville after tooth extraction. Funeral at First Methodist Centerville with Rev Lester Greenwood officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Moravia. Survived by parents W Main and Fenn Main three sisters Mia Christine Sobinski Margaret Madaleen and two brothers William C. and Isaac. Grandparents Mrs Christine Armstrong and Mrs Gora Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saralu Main
Cota Main
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
First Methodist Church
Lester Greenwood
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia
Miss Main
Fenn ‘Main
Centerville High School
Brody Department Store
Isaac
Christine Armatrong
Cedar Rapids
Gora Main
Maravia
Missionary Meeting At Mrs Fred Hammond Home
A Friday afternoon missionary gathering at Mrs. Fred Hammond's home featured Mrs. G M Talbott as lesson leader and Mrs. Kenneth Condra presenting The Bible in The Home while Mrs. Talbott discussed Gods Minutes. Business notes included继 appointment of a followship committee and prayer group leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hammond
Kenneth ‘Condra
Webster City
Mra. Callen
Charles .Coffin
FE. G. Hawk
Leo Hoffman
Bre. Calbott
Callen
Hawk
Mra. Coffin
Mabel Coulaon
Couleén
Otterbein Guild
A. C. Main
Frey
Adama
May Evangel Magazine
Union Farmerettes 4-H Club Holds Meeting
The Union Farmerette 4 H Club met at Na line Kelly's on June 7 with roll call on What I Intend to Make For Myself My Mother Brother or Sister. Three new members Naomi Wills Shirley Fawnsworth Fern Kelley joined. list of present members and visitors recorded. Refreshments served by Nadine and mother. Next meeting set for July 3 at Jane Ellen Brain's in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Farmerette
Naline _Kelly
Miss Allender
Naomi Wills
Shirley Fawnsworth
Fern Kelley
Jane Ellen Brain
Connie Paris
Nadine Kelley
Maxine Alden
Wanda Robb
Roxa-Mac Dommer
Verna Lee Harper
Mary Kathryn McCart
Rhiner
Fawnsworth
Teader Mra. F
Nadine
Mary Kathryn McCarty
Future Farmers Hold Regular Meeting
The F F A held its regular meeting last Wednesday night in the Vocational Agriculture room with 16 members present. Plans for the Iowa State Fair swine class were discussed along with an overnight camp trip set for July 6. Refreshments of ice were served. the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F.A
Vocational Agriculture Room
Wnd
Tom Robb Enters IGWA State College in Ames
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward took their son in law and daughter to Ames Sunday where Tom Robb will enter the State College for a course in animal husbandry and Mrs Robb will be employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Tom Robb
Ames
Fong State‘college
Robb
Haser
Wandering Fragments Noisy Vocation Notice
The fragment notes a gathering in June with visiting brother Wilken W M and a secretary PDs ino. It mentions work in degree and a welcome event. Unclear details limit full accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Broth Wilken
W. M
Pds Ino
Eileen Coady Weds John Spencer in Moravia Church Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Bob Coady announce the marriage of their daughter Eileen to John Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer. The wedding took place Monday June 17 at St Patrick's church Melrose at 9 00 AM with a noon dinner at the bride's sister Mrs Dave Kruzic. Eileen, Moravia class of 1946, active in scholastic activities and sports. John, Aberdeen SD high school class of 1940, will live at Delph Fence home Moravia and work with his father in Spencer Grocery and Produce. They were expected to return from an undisclosed honeymoon Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Coady
Eileen
John_ ¥. Spencer
Paul Spencer
St. Patrick’s Church
Melrose
Dave Kruzic
Spencer
Moravia High School
John
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Delph Fence
Moravia
Spencer Grocery and Produce
Shower for Glen Stephenson and wife at Claude Paria home
A June 10 shower hosted at Claude Paria’s for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stephenson drew 68 guests who enjoyed canny batata cigars and treats after gifts were opened. Hosts Mrs. Paris and Mrs. Kenneth Coltrain oversaw sandwiches cookies iced tea and coffee as attendees listed include Harry Rumley Wesley Rumley Roscoe Morrison and many others. Gifts were also sent by friends unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Paria
Glen Stephenson
Paris
Kenneth Coltrain
Harry Rumley
Wesley Rumley
Roscoe Morrison
Jerry Dudley
Rs. Oral Peters
Walter Harper
Garl Goffin
Perry Cross
Ernest Wolver
John Kelley
Raleigh Morrison
Winston DuVall
Floyd Wood
Charley Andrews
Aend
Urban Hill
Lee Tadlock
F. E. Boyer
Elva Lamb
Betty Jean Foster
Joyes
Jane Ellen Brain
Shirley
Jimmie Farnsworth
Hose
Hallan Lamb
Ezra Coltrain
Willard Blair
Mra
Carl al
Alfred Carlson 79th birthday honored at Carlson home
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Jolly and other relatives joined a fried chicken dinner at the Carlson home to celebrate Alfred Carlsons 79th birthday and Father’s Day. The gathering included Myr. and Mrs. Jolly and Mr. and Mrs. Smith Tucker and Ernie Tucker, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Freeman Jolly
Clelland Jolly
Carl Smith
Ernie Tucker
Alfred Carlson
Mr. Carlson
Vacation Trip for Winsler Family to Black Hills
John Winsler and family depart Sunday for a ten day vacation visiting relatives in Sidney and Algona areas. They plan to see Mr. Miller’s winter residence, Mrs. Hart Underwood, and Mrs. Delia Nate before continuing to the Black Hills with stops at various points of interest along the route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winsler
Frank Miller
Michal Wehrle
Centerville
Mr. Miller
Hart Underwood
Sidney
Neb
Delia Nate
Albangs
Black Hills
Elson 18 Attending Short Course at Ames
Elson, director of vocational pennies in Moravia Public Schools, is attending a three week short course at Town State College in Ames. She is staying with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Paul Turner in Genterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elson
Moravia
Town State College
Ames
Paul Turner
Genterville
Brooks twins buy Corner Cafe Moravia
Lonnie and Larrie Brooks have purchased the Corner Cafe in Moravia from their parents and are redecorating the interior. Both veterans of World War II, Lonnie served in the army and Larrie in the navy. The renovation features blue woodwork, new wallpaper, and repainted fixtures to boost interior attractiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie
Larrie
Brooks
Willard Brooks
Moravia
Walla
Salvation Army Fund Over Quota in Moravia drive
Gerald Morgan reports Moravia exceeded its quota for the Salvation Army drive reaching 162 percent of the $100 goal with 162.62 collected by Monday noon. Campaign ends next Tuesday June 25. Contributions may be left with Mr. Morgan at the Moravia post office. Mrs. Walter Driggs, county chairman, thanks Moravia residents for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Salvation Army
Moravia
Legion Auxiliary
Morgan
Walter Driggs
Obituary of Mrs L D Whitton 1946 in Shell Lake Wisconsin
Mrs L D Whitton died June 7 1946 at age 74 6 16 at her daughter Mudd s Shell Lake Wisconsin home Ella Field Laurence born Nov 21 1871 Ottumwa Iowa adopted after her mother s death married Levi D Whitton in 1894 then lived in Moravia Des Moines and Newton Iowa. Graveside rites June 10 conducted by Dr Theodore Leonard and P E O Sisterhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Whitton
L. ‘R. Mudd
Shell Lake
Wisconsin
Ella Field Laurence
Joseph and
Eunice Laurence
Ottuma
Charles Lawrence
Otumwa
Ottumwa
Levi D. Whitton
Moravia
Mr. Whitton
Des Moines
Newton
Order of the Eastern Star
Iowa
Whitton
Eunics
L. R. Mudd
W. A Linton
Laurence
Ottumwa Cemetery
Mr.Whitton
Kensington Club Rock Party Hosted by Mrs Oehler
Mrs E F Oehler hosted Kensington Club members their husbands and guests at a rock party on Thursday evening June 13. 28 prizes were won by A Turner Pete Blake and a guest prize went to Mrs Carl Black. Invited guests included Juanita Smith Mrs Valetta Jolly Mr and Mrs Carl Black Mrs Freeman Jolly and Mr and Mrs John Johnson. Assisting hosts were Ted Oehler and Mr and Mrs Jay Oehler. Lovely refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Oehler
Kensington Club
A. Turners
Pete Blake
Prise
Carl Black
Juanita Smith
Valetta Jolly
Freeman Jolly
John Johnson
Ted Oehler
Moravis Methodist Class 9 Annual Picnic at Church Parlor
Class No 9 of Moravis Methodist Church will hold its annual picnic social at the church parlors at 7 00 p m. The notice lists an address 298 N Sarin Canter Avenue San Diego California and mentions Mrs Merle Cottingham and her children visiting relatives in Casper Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravis Methodist Church
San Diego
California
Merle Cottingham
Casper, Wyoming
Boy Scout Drive Opens In Five Days In Mora
Local American Legion members will push a fundraising drive to finance Boy Scout work in Mora within five days. The effort seeks community support for expenses and promotes citizenship through Scouting. President Truman praises Scouts for wartime service and urges continued cooperation to build a secure peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Ravia
Truman
Scouté
Boy Scouts
America
Scouta of
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Movement
Harry S, Truman
Teachers Pursue Summer Studies At Central College
Mrs Inez M Campbell Moravia high school science teacher and visual education director enrolls in a summer course at Central College Pella Roberta Main and Ruth Gibbons attend the State Teachers College Cedar Falls for studies Reflecting ongoing professional development among local educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez M. Campbell
Moravia High School
Central College
Pella
Phen Roberta Main
Ruth Gibbons
Jcollege
Cedar Falls
Church Services and Schedules for Cartan United Brethren and Nazarene
Cartan United Brethren Church led by Pastor Talbott opens with 10:00 a.m. church school led by Donald Jones, 10:50 a.m. worship, 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor, 8:00 p.m. evening service. Nazarene Church under Pastor Burd holds 10:06 a.m. Sunday School with M. H. Johnson as superintendent, 11:00 a.m. morning worship, 7:00 p.m. evening service, 8:00 p.m. worship, and 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer and Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
G. M. Talbott
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor
Church of the Nazarene
E. Burd
M. H. Johnson
Ma. N.Y
Donovan and Van Dorin Form Electrical Partnership
Wm. J. Donovan and George VanDorin announce a new partnership offering electrical work and REA contract wiring. Donovan returns from civil service and FHA work in Arizona. VanDorin, a Coast Guard veteran with service in the Aleutians and South Pacific, is ADA approved. The duo advertises available services in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Donovan
George VanDorin
Donovan
Civil Service
FHA
Arizona
van Dorin
Coast Guard
Aleutians
South Pacific
ADA
Ed B Tarr obituary marks passing in Gregory County
The Bonesteel South Dakota Enterprise reports the death of Ed B Tarr in Gregory hospital on June 2 1946 after a months long illness. He was a prominent Gregory County farmer stock raiser and longtime county politician serving as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for seventeen years. He leaves two sons Horace and Harry five daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren along with a sister brother and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Bonesteel City Hall conducted by Rev A J Kleinsasser and he was buried beside his wife in Rosebud cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonesteel
South Dakota
Pleasant Valley
Gregory County
Ed B Tarr
Gregory Hospital
A. J. Kleinsasser
The
Baptist Church
Rosebud
Glenn
Archie
Dale Pepper
Harold
Otis Tarr
Frank Williams
Tarr
Democrat Party
Board of County Commissioners
Ted Ay
Manoer
Edward Burt Tarr
John and
Regina Tarr
Galesburg
Gregory
St. D
Appanose Co
Iona
Charlotte Jane ‘Haver
Keya Paha County
Nebraska
Mra. Tarr
Horace
Dallas
Harry
Boneateel
Goldie
Frank Vosgeek
Omaha
Helen Nebola
Colone
Lottie
Geo. Fa
Lois Schultz
Floyd
Nannie Main
Iconium Circuit Church Services and Schedule
Esther Bahb ministers at Tconium Church School with 10 15 a m worship. Fairview Church School holds 9 00 a m and Evening Service at 8 00 p m. Hilton shares worship at 10 00 a m and Church School at 10 60 ws. tm.
Father's Day Dinner Guests at J P Foster Home
Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs J P Foster's included Ted Broshar and son Virgil Kenneth Gladfelder and children Gene and Judy Kay Lew Hiner Rolla Foster and children Jack Lynn Robert Foster and daughters Fern Twyla Dick Lucas and children Carol Ann Larry Eugene John Broshar Junior Donovan and daughter Judith Anc Boyd Paxston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Foster
Ted Broshar
Virgil
Kenneth Gladfelder
Gene
Judy Kay
Lew Hiner
Rolla Foster
Jack and
Lynn
Robert Foster
Fern
Twyla
Dick Lucas
Carol Ann
Larry Eugene
John Broshar
Junior Donovan
Judith Anc
Boyd Paxston
Soldier loses eye in rifle range accident plans Moravia fair
Pvt. Carl Tisue at Valley Forge General Hospital Phoenixville Pa after being struck in the right eye by a paper wad from a blank cartridge during rifle range tactics. His eye was removed Saturday and he is recovering. Moravia plans a two day celebration July 3 and 4 with rides and concessions and the school band to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Tisue
Pvt
Carl Tisue
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Phoenixville
Valley Forge Hospital
Imogene Tadlock
Carl
Moravia High School
Harley Co. Tisue, Jr
Valley Forge General Hospital
Pennsylvania
Moravia
Worst Rain Storm In Forty Years Hits Area
A storm described as the area’s worst in over four decades struck Monday night with wind and lightning. Moravia saw crop damage and floodwaters, Centerville reported 4.92 inches of rain and a fire at Central Church of Christ's attic after a bell tower strike, while Mystic endured Cooper Creek flooding that trapped residents and ruined homes. Firefighters rescued people on upper floors as cattle were swept away and lowlands flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Church of Christ
Roaring Cooper Creek
Mystic
Orville Dudley Dies Of Heart Attack
Orville Dudley known as Drag died at about 3:00 a.m. at his Moravia home likely from a heart attack. He was born December 18, 1900 and died June 17, 1946 at 46 years. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Turner Funeral Home with Rev. W. E. Burd officiating. Interment followed at Moravia cemetery. Surviving are his wife, eight children, a sister in Ottumwa, three brothers, and his father John Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Dudley
Moravia
Dudley
John
Carrie Dudley
M. H. ‘Johnson
Phyllis
Ruth
Ronnie
Johnny
Curtis
Judy Kay
Barbara Jean
Jerry Ann
Kenneth Proctor
Ottumwa
Lee
Otis
Denver
Colo
Russell
Carrie Walden
Mable Simmons
Turner Funeral Home
W. E. Burd
Moravia Cemetery
Higkeman Couple Buy Moravia Residence Amid Transfer
Mr and Mrs Higkeman longtime Moravia residents purchase H G Broshar home as superintendent Mr Higkeman enters next school term Jim mie and family visiting Palnigea Mo plan to return to Moravia in July The note includes a memorial verse for a relative killed in Okinawa June 18 1945 signed by Mrs Birdie Main and siblings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Hickman
H. G. Broshar
Moravia
Hickman
Okinawa
Birdie Main
Ottumwa Wedding at First Presbyterian Church
Mr and Mrs Willard Brooks Judith Lonnis and Larrie attended the wedding of Miss Barbara Pherigo to Howard E Shipley at the First Presbyterian Church in Ottumwa. The bride is a niece of Mrs Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Brooks
Judith
Lonnis
Larrie
Ottumwa
Barbara Pherigo
Howard E. Shipley
First Presbyterian Chhurch
Brooks
Girl Scouts Honor Leader With Cooperative Supper
Moravia Girl Scout Troops and mothers hosted a Tuesday supper at Mrs. Margery Tracy home to honor Mrs. Ray Forbes, the scout leader. The event featured a gift presentation, social time, and games with many attendees. Also noted, Luville Andreae of Montrose Colorado and Mrs J D Warnock of Newcastle Pennsylvania are visiting the Tutle home as relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Girl Scout Troops
Margery Tracy
Ray Forbes
Forbes
Lester Sawvel
Mitzi Sawvel
Zell Callen
Joan
Lee Hiatt
Marilyn
Tuttle
Luville Andreae
Montrose
Colorado
J. D. Warnock
Newcastle, Pennsylvania
Karl Tutle
Andreae
Birthday dinner for Mrs Martha Gardner marks 85th birthday
Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner entertained at dinner on Thursday for his mother Mrs. Martha Gardner who observed her 85th birthday. Guests included son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Mullenix Mr and Mrs Otis Mullenix and Maxine of Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner and daughters. She received gifts and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
Martha Gardner
George Mullenix
Otis Mullenix
Maxine
Ottumwa
Marvin Gardner
Family Gathering at Cody Luse Home
A family gathering of twenty three honored Mrs. W. H. George of Fairfield on his 84th birthday at the Cody Luse home. Attendees included Dr. George of Fairfield, Mrs. Fan Heaton of Creston, Mrs. Cody Luse, five granddaughters, and five great grandchildren. A three tiered birthday cake from Marion bore the inscription Happy Birthday 1862 1946, reflecting wartime service aboard a Wisconsin theater shipTwenty-five months aboard shipmates Tom Main and Dele shared memories of World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Luse
Marion
H. George
Ohio
Dele
Tom
U.S
Wisconsin
World
Centerville Callers Visit Wood Family Saturday
Mr and Mrs Floyd Wood and Freda and Keith along with Mrs James Wood were Centerville callers Saturday, visiting with the Wood household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Wood
Freda
Keith
James Wood
Centerville
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Union -Farmerettes
4-H Club
Future Farmers
Igwa State College
Eileen Coady
John Spencer
Mrs
Mrs. Oehler
Boy Scout
Don
Bennett
Holmes
Tschaikowsky
Rasbach
George Tracy
St. Louis
Louis
Cartan
Ed ‘B. Tarr
J.P. Foster
Girl Scouts
Tom Main
Shipmate
St. Siar Pee Et
Canterville
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