Moravia Church Weds Anna Grace Mitten To Larry Dayton
Anna Grace Mitten of Moravia wed Larry G. Dayton at Grace Methodist Church Moravia in a 2 PM ceremony in the presence of about 300 guests. The bride formerly of Kirksville wore Chantilly lace with a fingertip veil and red rose bouquet. Attendants included maid Barbara Moore of St. Louis and cousin Sher ry Criswell who sang. Guests traveled from Kirksville St Louis Deep River Hawton Montezuma Centerville and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Grace Mitten
Moravia
Fern Mitten
Kirksville
Larry G. Dayton
Freeman Dayton
Deep River
Grace Methodist
Jack Danielson
Hampton
Aura Mitten
St. Charles
Gary O'Conner
Karl Rogete
Sherry Criswell
Centerville
Barbara Moore
St. Louis
Brenda Little
Phyllis Mitten
Becky Little
Betty Mitten
Jack Williamson, Jr
Montezuma
Deatman
James Willamson
Billie and
Carol Kenepp
Betty Gauger
Linda Coulson
Sylvan VaenDorin
Colorado
Psebride
Bream
Inh
Kirksvile
St Louis
Hawston
McDonough Judges District Flower Show in Montezuma
Mrs. Max McDonough, fourth district director of Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, judged the Montezuma flower show staged by the garden club and Forest Home community club. She also attended herb luncheon at Kellogg and a rose show in Ft. Madison where she served as a judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Montezuma
Garden Club
Forest Home Community Club
McDonough
Kellogg
Janice
Joyce
Ft. Madison
McDnough
Federated Garden Clubs of
Iowa
Chrisman Reunion Held Sunday at Moravia Park
The annual Chrisman family reunion was held Sunday June 21 at Moravia Park. Attendees included Fay Underwood Springville Hugh Crawley James and Robert Horn Don McDivitt Ruby Caliguti Christiaan Margaret Theresa Leonard Thomas Des Moines Harrison Moore Dee Danny David Mt. Pleasant Lizzie Sherwood Knoxville Louis Hopkins Doyle Crawley Unionville Frank King Judy Connie Drakesville Ruth Hammond Moravia. Business meeting kept officers for another year with Max Chrisman president Kenneth Chrisman vice president Beulah MecDivitt secretary treasurer. Next reunion set for third Sunday in June 1960 at Moravia park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisman
Moravia Park
Fay Underwood
Springville
Hugh Crawley
James
Robert Horn
Don McDivitt
Ruby Caliguti
Christiaan Margaret
Theresa
Leonard
Thomas
Des Moines
Harrison Moore
Dee
Danny
David
Mt. Pleasant
Lizzie Sherwood
Knoxville
Louis Hopkins
Doyle Crawley
Unionville
Frank King
Judy
Connie
Drakesville
Ruth Hammond
Moravia
Bert Chrisman
Blakesburg
Max Chrisman
Beverly
Kay
Dennis
Ottumwa
Kenneth Chrisman
Beulah MecDivitt
Clover Leaf Plans Picnic and Social
The Clover Leaf club met in Plano on June 17 with Vanchie Tarbell. Members listed include Fern Penfield Mildred Tarbell Edith Callen Janice and Bong Moore Mable and Jan Moore Vera Moore Ernestine Argo and seven guests. Next meeting Sept 2 with Verna McAninch. Dates set for annual club picnic June 28 at Centerville park at noon and an Ice Cream Social in Moravia Park Friday evening July 17. Everyone invited to bring ice cream or cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Plano
Vanchie Tarbell
Fern Penfield
Mildred Tarbell
Edith Callen
Janice
Bong Moore
Mable
Jan Moore
Vera Moore
Ernestine Argo
Verna McAninch
Centerville Park
Moravia Park
Mrs Gus Luse Breaks Hip in Fall Sunday
Mrs. Gus Luse fell Sunday afternoon at her son T. J s home. She was taken to Monroe County Hospital where emergency surgery was performed for a fractured hip Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Luse
T. J
Monroe County Hospital
Salem Church Picnic Set for June 28 at Moravia Park
All former attendants and friends of Salem Church are urged to attend the 4th annual picnic on Sunday, June 28 at Moravia Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Salem
Moravia Park
Plans for new high school building near approval
About a dozen residents attended the Saturday public meeting to approve plans for a new high school at the school house. The proposed project totals around 270000 with site costs 12000 grading 8000 and water system 10000 if needed. Bond issues of 290000 are planned to cover construction while Prall Engineering of Des Moines will meet the school board to discuss changes before final drawings and blueprints begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prall Engineering Firm
Des Moines
Dessert Luncheon Opens Monthly Women’s Society Meeting
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Grace Methodist Church for a 1:30 dessert luncheon. Mrs. John Veach led devotion, Mrs. Bertha Broshar supervised worship and the lesson titled a new ambassador for Christ. Mrs. Lula R. Tillmont presided over business. hostesses were Mrs. Clarence Whithead Mrs. R. R. Pennington and Mrs. Mearl Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
John Veach
Bertha Broshar
Christ
John Dodd
Ralph McDonough
Methodist Women Magazine
Lula R. Tillmont
Clarence Whithead
R. R. Pennington
Mearl Walter
Local News Highlights from Mediapolis Area
Weekend visits feature Ira Boyer family hosting. wedding of Miss Jeanne Robertson and Robert Carter at Mediapolis Presbyterian Church. Rev Donald Jones and daughters Linda and Donna visit Ben Jones family. Jones couple depart for vacation. Centerville guests join Earl Boyer family for supper in honor of Jaime Pallares of Ecuador visiting a month. Pearl Swaim travels to Albia for week with Zelma Hopkins and Albia Centennial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boyer
Harry Pearson
Burlington
Jeanne Robertson
Robert Carter
Presbyterian Church
Mediapolis
Donald Jones
Linda
Donna
Ralston
Ben Jones
Centerville
Earl Boyer
Jamie Pallares
Equador
S.A
Boyer
Jaime
United States
Pearl Swaim
Albia
Zelma Hopkins
Albia marks centennial with parade and pageant
Festivities opened with a Wednesday parade featuring saddle clubs horse teams and floats Moravia band performed along with Zell Wilson driving oxen A local Moravia funeral home entry Kenneth Geyer from Lewis Funeral Home displayed an antique horse drawn hearse The two hour parade occurred in 90 degree heat The week continues with a pageant at the high school stadium nightly at 8 and a four sided carnival plus antique displays in shop windows downtown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Moravia
Zell Wilson
Kenneth Geyer
Lewis Funeral Home
Geyer
Turner Funeral Home
Contract Signed For Town Well
Contracts were signed and sent to Hoeg and Ames Well Co for a test well in Lincoln Town. Drilling is expected to start soon on the town lot near the O. C. Easter property and the Milwaukee railroad crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoeg and Ames Well Co
Lincoln
Town
O. C. Easter
Milwaukee Railroad
Nazarene Church Schedule and Camp Outing
Rev H LaVern Smith leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m at the Church of the Nazarene Frank Woodward is Sunday school superintendent N P S service led by Larry Smith at 7 45 p m Evening Evangelistic service at 8 00 p m Wednesday Hour of Prayer with song practice after Young people from the Nazarene church depart Monday for camp in West Des Moines Rose Mary Horn Carol Jean Paxston Karen Warren Judy Woodward Janet and Lynette Smith are among the travelers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Larry Smith
the Nazarene Church
West Des
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Church event notes list Rev F A Richardson as pastor and Carl Van Zante to lead Sunday School at 3 00 am with class for all. Morning Worship at 10 00 am including W S W S recognition and Holy Communion. Evening 8 00 pm Fellowship Groups with sermon The True Confession. Wednesday Ladies Aid quilting in basement then Bible study and prayer at 8 00 pm. Monday June 29 at 8 00 pm shower in basement for Margaret Condra Fisher and Deloris Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
W.S.W.S
Holy Communion
Ladies Aid
Margaret Condra Fisher
Deloris Hiatt
Methodist Church Schedules at Fairview Moravia and Wesley Chapel
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. Weldon Whitenack lists 9:00 a.m. morning worship and 10:00 a.m. Sunday School with 8:00 p.m. Evening service in Moravia for Fairview. Wesley Chapel in Moravia under Fred Lindley features 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. morning worship, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday youth fellowship, and 2:00 p.m. Thursday W.S.C.S. at Mrs. Price’s home. Moravia led by Delmar Dowd shows 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. worship, 7:00 p.m. youth fellowship, 8:00 p.m. evening service and Wednesday prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Dean Tomlin
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Methodist Youth Fellowship
W.S.C.S
Delmar Dowd
First Christian Church Service and Activities
Donald Plum pastor and Mrs Birdie Main superintendent lead Sunday school at 10 00 am and Communion at 11 00 am. Wednesday evening Ladies Aid will quilt in the church basement and on July 1 will serve dinner with menu listed in the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Union
C W F Society Meets at Christian Church
The C W F society gathered Thursday at the First Christian Church for the June meeting with Mrs Grace Rhee presiding. Summer meetings were decided to be held at the church and devotions were led by Mrs Maude Coltrain. The lesson on Protestant mission work in the Middle East was directed by Mrs Birdie Main. A family reunion at the Dewey Kincade home drew attendees from Michigan City, Plymouth, South Bend, Richton Park, Kalamazoo, Moravia, Centerville and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.F. Society
First Christian Church
Grace Rhee
Maude Coltrain
Birdie Main
Middle East
Dewey Kincade
Sonbury
Michigan City
Ind
Howard Williams
Plymouth
Ralph Williams
South, Bend
John Glaze
Richton
Park
Ron Kincade
Kalamazoo
Mich
Ernest Kincade
Moravia
David Weston
Centerville
Iowa
Merle Smith Undergoes Surgery Tuesday
Merle Smith underwent surgery Tuesday at Monroe county hospital in Albia. The short medical procedure involved corrective work and Smith is reported in stable condition with family at bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Smith
Monroe County
Albia
Lowe Illinois Telephone Co Engages In Local Stock Merger
Death notice for Mrs. Letha Spencer Martin aged, who died Monday June 22 in Milan Missouri after a heart condition. Born in Moravia she was daughter of Wallace and Nellie Hayes Spencer. Widow of Jack Martin she leaves daughter Helen son Jim four grandchildren and her mother and two brothers. Funeral held Wednesday at Harris Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha Spencer Martin
Milan
Moravia
Wallace
Nellie Hayes Spencer
Jack Martin
Helen
Jim
Nellie Spencer
Walter Spencer
Trenton
Roy Spencer
Craig, Cole
Centerville
Nice
Frank Miller
Ed Neff
Alliance
Nebraska
Harris, Mo
Mrs Warren DuVall Undergoes Knee Surgery
Mrs Warren DuVall submitted to knee surgery after a needle pierced her knee cap at home. She spent Wednesday night and Thursday in Ottumwa hospital where x rays showed the needle an inch long lodged in the knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren DuVall
Ottumwa Hospital
Rebekah Lodge Honors Members Birthdays
Monday evening the Rebekah lodge met with Mrs. Leo Hoffman presiding as Noble grand in Miss Helen Lou Stocker absence. A birthday party followed for April May and June celebrants with pencil games and a humorous reading. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Gene Lathen and Mrs. Roy Ellison. guest Mrs. Elsie DeLong attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Leo Hoffman
Noble Grand
Helen Lou Stocker
George Firkins
Frank Wilson
Gene Lathen
Roy Ellison
Elsie DeLong
South American Tales to 4-Hers at Annual Iowa Picnic
Jaime Pallares of Quito Ecuador shared farming experiences with 4-H youth at the annual picnic. About 115 members, parents, and leaders heard of his work with bananas beans and swine. He described labor by hand with machetes and Thain Indians as major labor sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaime Pallares
Quito
Ecuador
Appanoose County
Iowa
Mr. Pallares
USA
U.S
United States
Pallares
Moravia Softball Boys Win Twice Over Ottumwa Merchants
Moravia’s softball team defeated Ottumwa Merchants 9 3 on Friday in Ottumwa and 11 5 in the return game Tuesday in Moravia. Battery was Johnson and Paxston. Upcoming games include Attica at home Thursday Pulaski away Friday and Sigourney at home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ottumwa
Johnson and Paxston
Attica
Pulaski
Sigourney
Babe Ruth Teams Continue Winning Streak with Wins
The Moravia Babe Ruth squad extended its unbeaten stretch by beating Bussey 8 to 3 last Wednesday and rout Albia 20 to 2 on Friday night at home. A game at Lavilla was slated for Wednesday, June 24, and Friday marks a home clash with Albia Tigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bussey
Albia
Lavilla
Albia Tigers
Local residents host visitors and guests across town
CS and Mrs. James Rhee and daughters from Glenview visited Curtis and Harold Burton homes. Max Martin returned from a two week vacation at Tiger Musky Resort in Wisconsin. Elmer Thackery of Santa Ana Calif visited Flora Jones and relatives. Many neighbors joined Sunday calls at Flora Jones home and Friendship meeting of Union-Ville Eastern Stars with guest officers. Additional guests included Keith Moore and family from Harlan Iowa, Hugo Johnson and J Q More from Centerville, and Mrs. Frances Burton visiting from Glenview NL and Oxford. Also Mrs. Fila Criddlebaugh of Santa Rosa expected to visit Woodward and Boyer relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rhee
Glenview
Curtis
Harold Burton
Max Martin
Haywarden
Wise
Elmer Thackery
Santa Anna
Calif
Flora Jones
Kenneth Frees
Leo VanDorin
Lowell VanDorin
Carl Bettis
Le-Ann
Albia
J. T. VanDorin
Loyd Carter
Claude Hawk
Paul Broshar
Grace Rhee
Edna Schreiner
John Main
George Winsler
Ray Charity
Leonard Palmer
Truxton Dicks
Union- Ville
Broshar
Charity
Palmer
Carter
Hawk
Keith Moore
Harlan
Iowa
Howard Smith
Hugo Johnson
Q. More
Centerville
Smith
J. F. McGuire
Patty
Kathleen
Barrington
John Dodd
Los Angeles
Frances Burton
John Burton
Glen View
G. E. Goodwin
Oxford
Fila Criddlebaugh
Santa Rosa
G. Woodward
Eugene Boyer
Ina Miller
Clarence Dowd
J. R. Callen
Albert Veach
Bernard Barnthouse
Newton
Christian Ladies Aid Dinner Menu Listed
The Christian Ladies aid dinner on Wednesday July 1 offers Roast Beef and Noodles Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Buttered Peas Wilted Lettuce Beef Pickles Hot Rolls Jelly Pie and Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies Aid
Pennington buys Johnny Whicher property for October possession
Mr and Mrs RR Pennington have purchased the Johnny Whicher residence and will take possession about October 1. The Penningtons have lived in their current name for 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RR. Pennington
Johnny Whichet
Penningtons
Soap Creek merges with Iowa-Illinois Telephone Co
The Soap Creek Telephone Co. merges with Iowa-Illinois Telephone Co. The Soap Creek system serves Blakesburg Moravia and Munterville. Russell Day, Soap Creek president, says the deal is a straight stock trade and Day remains general manager. Plans include converting Blakesburg Moravia Munterville exchanges to dial service. Iowa-Illinois owns 45 Iowa exchanges with dial service now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakesburg Telephone Co
Soap Creek Telephone Co
Iowa Illinois Telephone Co
Soap Creek Company
Moravia System
Blakesburg
Moravia
Munterville
Iowa-Illinois Telephone Co
Russell Day
New London
Iowa
Moravia Park Ready for Summer Picnics
Moravia Booster Club places picnic tables and benches in Moravia Park and repairs the shelter fireplace. Trees were straightened and brace wires installed to support them. Children and visitors are asked to watch for the braces as they are hard to see and could cause injuries. The picnic shelter is a hub for family reunions and organization picnics in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cuty
Mor
Sew and 80 Club Meets at John Wilson Home
The Sew and So club families were guests at the John Wilson home Friday evening June 19. The event featured a talk by a Foreign Youth Exchange student from Ecuador staying at the Earl Boyer home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Boyer and Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walters. Refreshments closed the evening. Assistant hosts and hostesses were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Brownlee Mr. and Mrs. John VanZante Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So Club
John Wilson
Ecuador
South America
Earl Boyer
Boyer
Mearl Walters
Oscar Brownlee
John VanZante
Ralph Turner
Trenton Wilson
Reunion Gathering Honors Chamber Cousins at Park
The third annual cousins reunion of the late H W Chambers and wife was held at Center Ville park on Fathers Day with forty one attendees. Parents were honored guests and the day ended with the sense the time was short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lute Hiatt
Carl VanZante
Famly
H. W. Chambers
Center- Ville Park
Moravia Babe Ruth Player Breaks Ankle In Game
Ronnie Woodward of Moravia Babe Ruth, playing second base against Albia, suffered a broken ankle Friday evening. Dr Williams fixed his foot and leg in a walking cast Saturday morning as he turned his ankle too quickly while running and his spikes dragged in the dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Woodward
Babe Ruth
Albia
Dr. Williams
Ronnie
Flight of the Stork Garry Lee Whicker Born June 17
Mr and Mrs Bobbie Whicker of Otumwa announce the birth of their son Garry Lee on June 17 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Johnie Whicker of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Darrell Mackay of Winterset Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Whicker
Otumiwa
Garry Lee
Johnie Whicker
Moravia
Darrell Mackay
Winterset
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Methodist Church
Mrs. McDonough
Clover Leaf
Salem Church
Christian Church
lowe-Illinois Telephone Co
Letha Martin
Paul Kraber
Riverside, I
O. C. Kaster
R. Pennington
Johnny Whicher
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