Charles Argo Injured in Tractor Accident
Charles Argo son of Mr and Mrs Guy Argo sustained serious injuries in a farm tractor accident Thursday evening around 5 15 PM. He was pinned beneath the tractor for about 30 minutes after it rolled off the road at the Lester Morris farm while hauling hay with Jerry Boblenz driving. Argo suffered a crushed pelvis and a burn to the bone and was moved from Centerville to Ottumwa for treatment. He will be a hospital patient for some time and is set to enter Moravia high school as a senior this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Argo
Guy Argo
Jerry Boblenz
Lester Morris Farm
Jerry
Boblenz
Charles
Argo
Centerville
Ottumwa
Moravia High School
Anna Mitten Hired to Teach Commercial Subjects
Miss Anna Mitten of Kirksville Missouri has been hired by the Mora via school board to teach commercial studies in the school. She is a graduate of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College at Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mitten
Kirksville
Moravia School Board
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Ames Hosts Annual 4-H Short Course Attendees
Local families from Albia and nearby towns joined 4-H members and leaders to travel to Ames for the annual 4-H short course convening June 24-26. Attendees included Richard Coltrain of Union Livewire, David West of Taylor Toilers, and Lester Dooley of Douglas Duzst, with accompanying relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lockman
Doris Hindman
Shirley
Albia
Kenneth Brea
Dale
Elaine
Flora Jones
Richard Coltrain
Union Livewire
David West
Taylor Toilers Club
Lester Dooley
Douglas Duzst Club
Ames
Joh
Echol Ph
William
Schoech
Washington,d. C
Dediads
Bertha Miller
Eleanor
Miller
Bill
Roe Rhee
Paul Broshar
Harold Hudgens
Wilbur Miller
Ted Campbell
Lester Sawyer
Jimmie
J. R. Hoyer
Hillsboro
Frank Houser
Centerville
Carl Stanton
Marinette
Wis
Birdie Main
Harold van Dorin
Mary Burns
Leo Thompson
Aileen Turner Honored At Prenuptial Shower
A prenuptial shower for Ma Aileen Turner was held at the home of Mrs Trenton Wilson on Thursday evening. After games the honoree opened gifts and showed them. Refreshments were served to close a happy evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Turner
Trenton ‘Wilson
Service members receive assignments and homecomings
Jack W. McDanel son of Mr and Mrs W G McDanel reenlisted as Engineman Second Class aboard USS Rasher on a round the world cruise and will attend nuclear power school in New London Conn His address is listed Dean R Kaster Moravia Iowa gunner in Company C 5th Infantry near Mainz Germany recently participated in air transportation exercise with the 89th Infantry Division Kaster entered the Army in May 1957 and basic training at Fort Riley Kansas He is 23 and a Moravia High School graduate His wife Jane is with him in Dick Albertson son of Mr and Mrs Lige Albertson arrived home June 18 from California after four years in the Navy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack W. McDanel
W. G. McDanel
S.S.R
F.P.O
San Francisco
Calif
Dean R. Kaster
Forrest E. Kaster
Moravia
Iowa
The
Wiesbaden
Germany
Kaster
5Th Infantry
Mainz
Army
Fort Riley
Kansas
Europe
Moravia High School
Jane
Dick Albertson
Lige Albertson
California
Navy
Moravia Babe Ruthers Rout Albia Tigers 21 4
Moravia Babe Ruthers pounded 10 hits and 15 walks to crushed Albia Tigers 21 4 on Moravia diamond. Bob Tomlin pitched 4 hits 13 strikeouts and 8 walks as Fred Strong led Moravia with 3 RBI and 3 runs on 2 singles a double and a triple. Cary McCoy and Bob Burns added key hits and Burns turned a triple play. Ellison left with a sprained ankle hoping to return for Monday’s game at Le Vila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia White Sox
Tiger
Albila Tigers
Moravia
Bob Tomlin
Albia
Fred Strong
Cury McCoy
Tomlin
Kenny Ellison
Ronnie Woodward
McCoy
Burns
Woodward
Smith
Jim Ellison
Levilla
White Sox
Bob Burns
Cary McCoy
Yankees
Moravia Babe Ruthers
Yankee
Keith Helmick
Bred Strong
Jim Elitsbn
Ed Oehler
Tigers
Farewell for Doggetts at Iconium Methodist
A cooperative supper in the Iconium Methodist church basement honored Rev. Banks Doggett and his family as he ends four years as minister. A melmac dish set was presented to the family, with many local attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist Church
Banks Doggett
Banks
Hazel
Mary Lou Rinehart
Andy Pavlick
Larry
Don Richards
James Calhoun
Earl Swift
Wayne Thompson
Glen Turner
Russell Brown
Dick Brown
Truxton Dicks
Richard
Elbert Moore
Nellie Thompson
Dorothy Calhoun
Hoys
Ruth
Orville McCord
Shanghai Club Meeting Notes and July Picnic Plans
The Shanghai club gathered with Doris Dean Christy on June 18 to sew rug rags, celebrate a birthday, and enjoy a guessing game. Attendees included Cora Mur phy, Allie Taylor, Anna Land grebe, Connie, Linda, Sheryl, Rich ard, Dean, Stevie, Dorothy Calhoun, Richard, Karl Les, Elaine, Joyce, Tele Christy, Olive McDonald, Mark, Mary Jo, Lorraine Rinehart, Mike, Jimmy, Evalee, Walker, Carol, Hazel, Mary Lou Rinehart, Amy Hiner, and Barbara. The next meeting with Dorng Christy is planned for July 2, followed by a picnic July 6 at Albia park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Doris Dean Christy
Bertha Overturf
Amy Hiner
Cora Murphy
Allie Taylor
Anna Landgrebe
Connie
Linda
Sheryl
Richard
Dean
Stevie
Dorothy Calhoun
Karl Les
Doris Christy
Elaine
Joyce
Tele Christy
Olive McDonald
Mark
Mary Jo
Lorraine Rinehart
Mike
Jimmy
Evalee
Walker
Carol
Hazel
Mary Lou Rinehart
Barbara
Patty Jo
Dorng Christy
Albia Park
Band Mothers Meeting Moves to July 3
The Band Mothers club schedules its regular July meeting for Thursday July 3 instead of Friday July 4 to accommodate members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Meeting
Band Mothers Club
Turner McKee Nuptials Read at Grace Methodist Moravia
Miss Aileen Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner married Wayne McKee son of Mr and Mrs Ever ett McKee of Indianola in a candlelit double ring ceremony Friday evening June 20 1958 at Grace Methodist church Moravia Rev John Grenfell presided before about 125 relatives and friends The reception followed in the church parlors with a three tiered cake and pink and white decorations The couple will reside on a farm near Indianola after June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Turner
Ralph Turner
Wayne McKee
Everett McKee
Indianola
Grace Methodist
Paul Turner
Martin Bishop
Jack Kingery
Lou French
Martha Potts
Martha McCord
Maid of Honor
4-H
Brenton McKee
Bill Dehl
Wilbert Zirfas
Maxine Hull
James McCord
Ed. King
Kathleen Halden
Mt. Pleasant
Flora Nelson
Moravia High School
Northwest Missouri State Teachers College
Maryville
Leon
Indianola High School
Iowa State College
Delta Tau Delta
Surprise party honors MAX McDONOUGH at home
Mrs. Max McDonough and daughters hosted a surprise birthday gathering for their husband and father Monday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer and Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Max Hiner, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brooks and Danny. Tripoly provided entertainment. ice cream with chocolate fudge, cake, and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
John Spencer
Dennis
Paul Spencer, Jr
Max Hiner
Larry Brooks
Danny
Clover Leaf club picnic set for June 29 at Centerville Park
The Clover Leaf club holds its annual picnic Sunday evening at Centerville Park starting 7:00. A cooperative supper will be served, and all members and former members are invited. Reporter Mabel Moore notes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Clu
Centerville Park
Fellowship Group Meets at E U 8 Church Tuesday
The Youths Fellowship group met at Evangelical United Brethren church Tuesday evening. Richard Mason led the devotional and Rev. F A Richardson directed the lesson on Friends Worth Having. Mark VanZante, president, led the business. Linda Ward organized games. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Richard Mason
F. A. Richardson
Mark VanZante
Linda Ward
Fellowship Group Meets at Murdy Home
The Boys and Girls Fellowship of the BE. U. B. church held its first summer meeting Thursday afternoon at James Murdy’s home. The lesson was directed by Mrs. Weddell Murdy and Mrs. Ruth Hammond. Games were played during the social hour and counselors served refreshments at the close of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. U. B
James Murdy
Weddell Murdy
Ruth Hammond
Churches Nazarene Sunday Schedule with Services
Rev H LaVern Smith pastors The Nazarene church lists Sunday School at 9 00 Morning worship at 10 00 Evening service at 8 00 and a midweek service on Wednesday at 8 00 p m N P S 715 p m 8 00 p m details provided for the church program and leadership
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Rev F A Richardson pastor Carl Van Zante Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. classes for every age Morning Worship and Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m. Sermon Athirst for God Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Sermon Faith and Works Wednesday Ladies Aid quilting in the afternoon Mid week services at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
Athirst For God
First Christian Church Service and Activities
Donald Plum is pastor and Mrs Birdie Maln is superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Communion at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday afternoon Ladies Aid will quilt in the basement. No Ladies Aid dinner during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Maln
Earl Boyers to Observe 865th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Boyer of Moravia route 2 celebrate 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 29 with open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. A Grace Methodist Church notice lists services at 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship led by Rev John Grenfell with Velmar Dowd as Sunday School superintendent. Methodist Men picnic in park Thursday at 7:00 p.m. bring own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Velmar Dowd
Barl Boyer
Moravia
Route 2
Boyer
Mrs Earl Clark Brought Home From County Hospital
Mrs Earl Clark was brought to her home Sunday from Monroe county hospital in Albia after nine days of treatment for a fall injury. X rays showed a fracture just above the knee and the leg was placed in a cast Friday. Her sister Mrs Nell Rousseau of Lovilla is caring for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Clark
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Nell Rousseau
Lovilla
Local families visit relatives across Iowa and Oklahoma
Ardmore Oklahoma visitors Al and Mrs James Reihsen and children stay with Mrs Helma Tisue at the Main home in Knoxville Iowa area. Various relatives travel to attend gatherings, dinners, and weekend visits with the Main, Palmer, Murdy, Swaim, Woodward, and Luse families across Albia Mys tic Lacona Knoxville Fairfield and Moulton with friends and grandchildren noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reihsen
Ardmore
Okla
Erec Main
Helma Tisue
Francis Kosman
Albia
DeWayne Johnson
Leonard Palmer
Ray Bundy
Knoxville
Wendell Murdy
Carl van Zante
Moravia
Carol Brees
Delmont Moffatt
Mystic
Robert Murdy
Moulton
Frank Swaim
Rose Ogden
Seattle
Wash
Ulmont Main
John Fadlock
Ida Caylor
Will Swaim
Webb
Ogden
Ronnie
Georgie Woodward
Fairfield
Billy Suse
Lacona
Raymond Ashby
Lele Judge
Sharon
Pat
Bertha Luse
Richard Morrison
Ali
Howard Underwood
Luse
Wesley Smith
Earl Smith
Thanks for cards letters and Clover Leaf Club gift
Helen McAninch expresses gratitude for cards letters and a gift received during her stay at Ottumwa hospital from the Clover Leaf Club and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Ottumwa Hospital
Helen McAninch
Wandering Editor Tells Of Naval Life At Sea Aboard Carrier
The article recounts a journalist and nine guests aboard the aircraft carrier Wandering. It describes daily operations, flight activity around the clock, underway refueling with destroyers, and a tour of ship functions. It notes a visit by Mrs. Harry Glick after a fall and hospital care in Oska loosa, plus reflections on Navy life and ship operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Lake Champlain
Europe
Union
Williams O'Dell wed in Kansas City June 5 1958
Mr and Mrs Garnet Brown of Newton Iowa announce the marriage of their daughter Garnet Jeannine Williams to Thomas William O'Dell son of Rev and Mrs J L O'Dell of Kansas City Missouri. The ceremony occurred in Kansas City Missouri on June 5 1958. The couple will reside in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Brown
Newton
Iowa
Alicia and Moravia
Garnett Jeannine Williams
Thomas William O'Dell
J. L. O'Dell
Kansas City
Relatives Hold Washington Iowa Family Picnic
A family picnic took place at the park in Washington Iowa on June 22 1958 with a noon basket dinner and a birthday cake for Nell Utterback born June 23 attendees included Cyril and Mrs McDanel M E Mec Danel Ernest Hiatt Nell Utterback Sandra Hiatt Francis Argo family Clair McDanel Frank Dehouet James Culbertson Max McDanel and Clarence Culbertson with their families from Moravia Ottumwa Oskaloosa Moline Ill and Adair Iowa The afternoon featured visiting and photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Nell Utterback
Cyril McDanel
M. E. MecDanel
Ernest Hiatt
Moravia
Sandra Hiatt
Ottumwa
Francis Argo
Oskaloosa
Clair McDanel
Frank Dehouet
Camanche
James Culbertson
Max McDanel
Moline
Ill
Clarence Culbertson
Adair
Towa
C W Craver resigns from local school staff
C W Craver, science teacher for five years, handed in his resignation to the school board last week. His future plans are not definite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Craver
Women’s Society Plans Parsonage Redecoration
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Grace Methodist Church held its June meeting with a 1:15 luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. Bert Turner, Mrs. Alonzo Turner, and Mrs. R. R. Pennington. Newly elected officers presided as Ron Woodward led two study chapters, D. E. Bishop conducted worship, and Lula R. Tillmont led the lesson. Business items included plans to redecorate the church parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
Bert ‘Turner
Alonzo Turner
R. R. Pennington
Ron Woodward
D. E. Bishop
Lula R. Tillmont
Rebekahs Plan Vacation After July 13 Meeting
Monday's Rebekah gathering led by Noble Grand Mrs. Lula Tillmont approved a vacation following the July 13 meeting. Guests included Mrs. Roe Ahee while refreshments were provided by Mrs. Ivan Harsh and Mrs. Harold Hudgens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Lula Tillmont
Ivan Harsh
Harold Hudgens
Roe Ahee
Larry Dayton Begins Teaching Duties Here
Larry Dayton, a vocational agriculture teacher, arrived last week to assume teaching duties here. Bernie Valentine, who had taught here the past two years, has moved to his farm at Green City, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dayton
Bernie Valentine
Green City
Ladies Aid Will Skip July and August Dinner Service
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will not serve dinner during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Salem reunion in the park in Sunday gathering
A Salem community reunion will take place in the park on Sunday June 29 with a basket dinner at noon. Friends are invited to attend and reconnect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Gratitude for Kind Cards After Illness
Thanking friends for lovely cards and letters received during illness. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Layette Shower Honors Mrs Gardner in Albia
A layette shower was held at the LeRoy Barnett home in Albia for Mrs Clyde Gardner of Albia on June 19. Guests enjoyed games with prizes for winners. The honoree opened gifts helped by her sister Mrs Clifford Stocker of Moravia and Mrs Charles Wratten of Albia. Refreshments included angel food cake with whipped cream mints and coffee served to 30 guests. Joyce and Judy Stocker attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Barnett
Albia
Clyde Gardner
Clifford Stocker
Moravia
Charles Wratten
Angel
Joyce
Judy Stocker
Couple Welcomes Daughter at St. Joseph Hospital
Mr and Mrs Norris O Connor of Route 2 Centerville announce the birth of a daughter on Friday June 20 1958 at 150 pm at St Joseph Hospital weighing eight pounds four ounces The baby is the couple s first child and was delivered without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris O'Connor
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Babe Ruthers Rock
Albia Tigers
Doggetts
Iconium
Methodist
Shanghai Club
Turner-McKee
Methodist Church
Mabel Moore
E.U.8
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Earl Boyers
Harry Glick
Troy
Glick
Mahaska County Hospital
Us.s
Garnet William
Layette
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