Mrs Larry Brooks Elected Head of Legion Auxiliary
Mrs Larry Brooks was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary at a regular meeting and officer election on Tuesday evening. Other officers chosen include first vice president Mrs William Gardner second vice president Mrs Frank Lathen secretary Mrs Garnet McDonough treasurer Mrs Chester Broshar re elected historian Mrs Frank Rogers chaplain Mrs Mary Burns re elected and Sgt at Arms Mrs Roy Underwood. Installation of new officers is set for July 17 at the post home. A picnic puppet event preceded the meeting hosted by Mrs Brooks and Mrs Charles Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
American Legion Auxiliary
Wiliam Gardner
Frank Lathen
Garnet McDolough
Chester Broshar
Frank Rogers
Mary Burns
Roy Underwood
Brooks
McDonough
Harold Burton
Knoxville Veterans Hospital
Lee Hiatt
Charles Coffin
Aileen Turner Selected for State 4H Groomed Girls Contest
Aileen Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner was chosen to represent Monroe County 4 H clubs in the Best Groomed Girls contest at the 4 H wire convention in Ames this week. She earned her place at Rally Day last week in Albia and is a Moravia high school junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Turner
Ralph Turner
Monroe County
Ames
Albia
Aileen
Moravia
Lost Salem tale and early Mor Avia trade scene described
The narrative sketches early Salem history with homes along the square and a North Carolina gunsmith lineage. It notes shops run by Powell and Beatty, fur trade ventures by Slathial Wie, and a church disaster when Asbury Potts’ threshing machine spurred a roof collapse. The account closes with a church interior view and a note of continuation on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schreiner
Mit’ Herbst
Isaiah,Temple
North Carolina
Johnny
H. Welker
Nancy Campbell
Square
Mor“Avia
Slathial Wie
Levi
Kanagas City
Big Brothers
Hig Brother
Salem
Simon Tarr
Asbury Potts’ Field
Bert Potts
Ex- Bore
Bert
Asbury
Ohiny Main
Lew
Nannie
Myself
Fire Dept Buys Wetting Agent And New Equipment
The fire department at a Friday meeting voted to buy a wetting agent to mix into the water supply on the fire truck, claiming a 44 percent boost in extinguishing power. A pump replacement for the auxiliary water truck was approved, with a 1000 gallon capacity and similar fighting abilities, to be attached to hoses and fed into the booster tank.
Local visitors and residents mingle in Albia area
Mrs Belva Wenig and daughter Carolyn from Los Angeles visited her parents Mr and Mrs Preston Hedgecock and sister Mrs Theo Murdy of Moulton. Several locals called on John Fondnel who is recovering from a farm accident. Town residents hosted visitors from Rockford and Miami while others planned trips to Ames and Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belva Wenig
Carolyn
Los Angeles
Calif
Preston Hedgecock
Theo Murdy
Moulton
Charley Jones
Smith, Hospital
Albia
Haatithe St Terville
Bayard Neff
Clifton
Charles
Rockford, Ill
Flora Jones
Edna Neff
Wm. Gardner
Hazel Berby
John Fondnel
Howard Evans
James
Seymour
Flo Aaron
Miami
Florida
Fanchen Winslet
Jimmie Main
Helma Tisue
Town State College
Ames
Alex Main
Pittsburg
Mail
Cedar Rapids
Brian Karr
Martha Kate
Otley
W. V. Murdy
Lester Murdy
Odell
Wendell Murdy
Nancy Horn
Frank Wilson
H. H. Horner
Albany
New York
Eila Coffin
P., K. Horner
J. C. Wilson
Goodyear
Arizona
Andre Youngstrom
Phoenix
Ray Swalla
Lara Karen
Carl
Linda
Des Moines
E. C. Caster
Clifford Caster
John Tadlock
Raymond Swaim
Ottumwa
Doyle McDanel
Miss Caldwell and Pfc Tuttle wed at St Peters Lovilia
The Monday ceremony at St Peter's Church in Lovilia united Miss Aldine Caldwell daughter of Mrs Ralph Studer of Lovilia and Pfc Jack Tuttle son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Tuttle of Moravia in a double ring nuptial. Rev C D Manhardt officiated with yellow and white gladioli decorating the altar. The bridal party included maid of honor Rita Fowler and train bearer Mary Jane Bennett. The couple will reside in Belleville Illinois after a reception for about 100 guests at St Peters hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldine Caldwell
Ralph Studer
Lovilia
Pfc
Jack Tuttle
Ralph Tuttle
Moravia
St. Peter's Church
C. D. Mannhardt
Rita Fowler
Mary Jane Bennett
Tuttle
Scott Airce Base
Tlinois
Moravia High School
Air Force
Lackland Air Fore Base
Texas
Miss Caldwell
St. Peter’s Hall
Miss Jo: Tuttle
Belleville
Appanoose Monroe Farmers to Receive Awards at Ames 29th
Twenty awards will be presented to eighteen families of Appanoose and Monroe counties at the Farmers Home Administration Annual Achievement Day in Ames on Friday June 29. The event honors FHA families for progress in dairy production soil conservation swine production food production and preservation and for paying farm ownership loans. Recipients include Charles C. Cross C Hal Dixon Kenneth S. Hiatt Earl E. Tait Adrian Belzer Ira Lewman Robert H. Lott Martin R. Roberts Lester J. White Wayne D. Clark Frank Bell and others with roles in production and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Monroe
Farmers Home Administration
Ames
FHA
Charles C. Cross
C. Hal Dixon
Harrison
Kenneth S. Hiatt
Everette
Robert H. Lott
Martin R. Roberts
Lester J. White
Wayne D. Clark
Frank Bell
Near Capacity Bible School Program At E U B Church
A near capacity crowd attended the Bible School program at the E U B church Sunday evening. The program included song Holy Holy Holy by the congregation, flags presented, prayers, choruses by children, scripture by Rev. Martin Greer, a Boy's Prayer by Barry Rountree, and various department displays. Several families moved into town apartments and local travels were noted, with Mrs Mamie DuVall planning a visit to Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Schaffner
Martin Greer
Barry Rountree
Stroud
Keyes
Hospital thanks from James Kaster to supporters
James Kaster expresses gratitude to everyone who remembered him during his hospital stay, noting it was greatly appreciated.
Happy Helpers 4-H Club Meeting Notes June 11
The Happy Helpers 4-H club convened Monday June 11 with Martha Potts presiding. The business meeting covered routine matters as members pledged to the 4-H and American flags. Charlotte McAninch was named Junior Better Groomed Girl, while Martha McCord and Joann Moore joined the demonstration team for Achievement Day. Hostess provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers 4H
Martha’ Potts
Charlotte McAninch
Martha McCord
Joann Moore
Alameda Rainbow Girls install Rosemary Kaster as Worthy Advisor
Rosemary Kaster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Kaster of Alameda, was installed as Worthy Advisor of the Alameda Order of Rainbow for Girls on May 12, 1951. She wore a coral gown and carried a blue lace parasol, while nineteen officers used crepe paper umbrellas. Rosemary graduates Alameda High School in June 1951. Beverley Kaster, who installed her, graduates San Francisco State College in June 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Kaster
Doyle Kaster
Alameda
California
Alameda Order of Rainbow
Rosemary
Beverley
Alameda High School
San Francisco State College
Kaster
Rainbow Advisory Board
Mary Jo Faber Elected Monroe 4-H Chile Officer
Mary Jo Faber was elected historian of the Monroe county 4-H girls organization at the Rally Day program in Albia last week. Other officers named were Patty Swartz president Lois Ann Stewart vice president and Patty Gilliland secretary treasurer. About 300 persons attended the Rally Day program at Albia high school auditorium last Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Faber
Monroe County
4-H
Albia
Patty Swartz
Lois Ann Stewart
Patty Gilliland
Albia High School
Dotson Reports From Fort Sheridan After Furlough
M/Sgt. and Mrs. Dayton Dotson left Tuesday for Fort Sheridan Illinois where Sgt. Dotson will report after a 30 day furlough with his wife and his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Dotson. From Fort Sheridan he will be sent to the Sixth Army headquarters in Chicago to establish a home for the present. Dotson had been with the Second Division in Korea since last July. He visited his sisters Mrs Daphen Ostergren and Mrs Don Cobbler in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Dotson
Ft. Sheridan
Ill
Dotson
Fred Dotson
Sth Army
Chicago
2Nd Division
Korea
Daphen Ostergren
Don Cobbler
Ottumwa
Community church invites all to Friday service
Kee Thurs wore anship Serv e light refreshments on Friday evening. There's a comfortable pew and a welcome awaiting you at all our services.
Church of the Nazarene Rev O Korea Service Times
An item lists Nazarene church schedule with 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Morning Worship 8:00pm Evangelistic service and Wednesday prayer meeting. A 13 year old defines stewardship as life like a ship, with God owner and the child as captain delivering the cargo.
Moravia Church Service Schedule Seeks Guidance
The Moravia Church of Christ announces a morning Bible school at 10 00 with Billy Schaffner as superintendent. Evening worship includes Lord's Supper and sermon at 8 00 followed by singing and another sermon at 8 00 p m with Billy Schaffner presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Billy Schaffner
Bible School
Evangelistic Services At Church Of Christ
Evangelistic services will be held Wednesday and Thursday evening June 20 and 21 at the Church of Christ with Clarence Schaffner as evangelist. All are welcome. Grave Methodist Church lists Rev. Martin Greer as minister with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Wesley Methodist Church shows Rev. Martin Greer as pastor with Church School at 9:45 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
United Brethren Church
Evan
Stroud
Harold Mason
Viola Hammond
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Grave Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Wesley Methodist Church
Iconium Methodist Outlines Sunday Plan and Guest Speaker
The Iconium Methodist church invites members to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. They hope to share a special treaty for their people next Sunday and welcome Don Whitehead, former Sunday school superintendent, back to discuss general and church experiences while on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist
Don Whitehead
Moravia festival plan for centennial program
Moravia prepares a Fall Festival and Centennial celebration plan with a Monday June 25 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Community building. The group will organize this year’s program and 100th birthday observance with a delegate from each organization and a goal of full participation from local groups including Fire Department Farm Bureau Booster Club Legion Auxiliary Rebekahs Odd Fellows Masons and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Karl Tuttle
John VanZante
Charles Keyes
Fire Department Farm Bureau Booster Club
American
Leg Legion Auxille Rebekahs
Odd Fellows Masons
Eastern Stara Progressive
Jolly Dozen
Kensington Garden Club
Bachelor's Club
Band Mothers Moravia School
Four-H Girls Attend State Convention at Ames
Four-H delegates from six Monroe county clubs and 13 Appanoose county girls travel to the Iowa Girls 4-H convention at Ames this week. Mary Jo Faber Charlene Anderson Janice Henderson Beatrice Johnson Mary Margot Flattery Donna Rogers lead Monroe attendees. Susan Bowdish Betty Harsh Marion Reagan Joan Gardner Jo Ann McCord Marilyn Stevenson Beverly Turk Joy Lemley Maxine Alden Mrs Joe Gardner Mrs John Sutter Mrs Wendell Oden Adeena Sampson among Appanoose group. Theme focuses on international issues and youth solutions with top speakers. convention ends Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Appanoose County
Iowa
Maxine Alden
Joe Gardner
John Sutter
Wendell Oden
Adelena Sampson
Topnotch
Miss Sampson
Appanoose
Patty Swartz
New County 4-H
Aileen Turner
Warren Rouse
Leo Flattery
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meeting Reported
Chariton Township Farm Bureau held its Friday evening gathering on June 15 with 37 adults and 4 children in attendance. After dessert, Kenneth Condra shared photos from a two year old plowing match at Lee Benz and from the Fall Festival, which members found very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton ‘Township Farm Bureau
Kenneth Condra
Lee Benz
Girls Guild Meets With Maxine Firkins
The E U B church Girls Missionary Guild met in June with Maxine Firkins leading the lesson on Tools for Mission Teachers. Participants included Joan Callen reading scripture and several members discussing teachers from various nations and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Guild
Maxine Firkins
Girls Missionary Guild
E. U. B. Church
Maxine Firkns
Joan Callen
Carol Broshar
Janet Charity
Mardeena Hiatt
Delores Hiatt
China
Margaret Condra
Viola Hammond
Irene ‘Tadlock
Mabel Coulson
Miss. Hammond
Former Resident Rev Stanley to Visit Relatives Here
Rev Arthur Stanley of Portland Oregon, executive secretary to the Portland Council of Churches, attends the National Convention of Church Secretaries at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. He is due Tuesday June 26 for a brief visit with his aunt Mrs Maude Coltrain and other relatives in the area. He is the son of Burl and Mrs Stanley of Nampa Idaho, formerly of this vicinity, and a Moravia High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stanley
Portland
Oregon
Lake Geneva
Wis
Maude Coltrain
Stanley
Portland Council of Churches
Burl Stanley
Nampa
Idaho
Arthur
Moravia High School
Band Mothers to Meet Wednesday June 21
Band Mothers club schedules their July meeting for Wednesday afternoon June 27 as part of ongoing local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Whicker thanks patrons after selling trucking business
W C Whicker expresses gratitude to customers and friends for their support during his trucking venture as he announces the sale of his truck and the end of his business.
Ash Brown Honored On 84th Birthday Family Dinner
In Moravia Park a family gathering marked A J Brown’s 84th birthday and Father s Day. Attending were A J and Osa Brown, Beryl and Kenneth Brown, Russell and Dickie Brown, and many relatives from Iconium Ottumwa Des Moines Laurel Marshalltown Eddyville Centerville Albia and more. Afternoon visitors included Lois and Mildred Brown and Margaret Ann of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Brown
Moravia Park
A. J. Brown
Osa
Beryl Brown
Kenneth
Russell Brown
Dickie Brown
Iconium
LeRoy Brown
Sheryl
Ottumwa
Richard Dunham
Debbie
Des Moines
Lloyd Beatty
Sammie and Denny
Laurel
Charles Butler
Marshalltown
Don Ahee
Lloyd Brown
Jerry
Birdie Main
Versal Hough
Dean
Eddyville
Bill Parson
Gary
Centerville
Glen Fowler
Lois
Lorraine
Lois Brown
Mildred Brown
Margaret Ann
Albia
Flower Show At Community Building Showcases 113 Entries
113 entries were shown Friday afternoon at the Moravia Garden club sponsored event in the Community building. Exhibits included white arrangements and many varieties from miniature to single specimens. Mrs Bryan Hart of Centerville provided critique on request, with visitors from Des Moines and Washington, D. C. in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Bryan Hart
Centerville
John, Hayward
Des Mo
Gertrude Brain
Waington
D. C
Local Births Reported in California and Albia
Mr and Mrs Jack F Swaim of Carlsbad California welcomed a son born May 22. He is greeted by two sisters and a brother, with Frank Swaim as grandfather. Mr and Mrs Clark McKern of Iconijum welcomed a daughter on Saturday at Smit hospital in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack F. Swaim
Carlsbad
Calif
Frank Swaim
Clark McKern
Neat Iconijum
Smit Hospital
Albia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Auxiliary
Fire Dept
Caldwell
Pvt. Tuttle
ST. Peters
Methodist Children’s Missionary Group
LaVenne
Sandra Card
C.C. Coulson
Tom and
Three Henrys
Japan
William Gardner
Donna McEld
Nancy Turner
John Card
Unger
Latin-America
Sharon Roundiree
San Angelo
Donna Tomlin
Jack and
Kenny
Carl Tisue
Smith Tharp
Wilbur Ellenburger
Karen
Sally
Jackie
Burlington
H. E. Watts
Orpha Taylor
Carl Black
Herman Falls
Mamie DuVall
W. K. McNabb
Dallas
James Kaster
Happy Helpers
Heads
Rainbow Girls
Chile
Fort Sheridan, Ill
Church of the Nazarene
Rev
O. Korea
Allen Woodward
Chester Rogers
Santa Monica
Chet Rogers
Chariton Twp
W. C. Whicker
Ash Brown
DE Stork
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