Blakesburg School Expansion Discussed by District
The Blakesburg community plans step two of enlarging its school district. A committee will study extending into adjacent areas including Unionville and parts of Davis, Wapello and Monroe counties. No boundaries set. a meeting to decide study area is expected soon.
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Ottumwa Courier
Southéagt
Blakenburg
Blakesburg
Unionville
Davis County
Wapello County
Monroe County
Rev Fix Family Honored in Kansas City Social
The Olson home in Kansas City Missouri hosted a Tuesday evening gathering honoring Rev Charles J Fix and his son Roger of Big Spring Texas. Also present were Irene Fix, Bully Fix, Jamnita Smith Curth Fred Curth F W Wright Dana Moulton Joan Moore Moravia and other local guests.
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W. E. Olson
Kansas City
Charles.j. Fix
Roger
Big Springs
Texas
Olson
Irene Fix
Bully
Jamnita Smith
Fred Curth
F. W. Wright
Dana
Moulton
Mis
Joan Moore
Moravia
Park Sunday Club Holds Meeting At Shanghai
A park gathering named Shanghai club held a Sunday event with attendees including Toyce Dorothy Richard Lee Calhoun Amy John Floyd Clarence Hiner Esther Richard Gary Perry and Vinton Lundy in Moravia Park.
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Shanghai
Moravia Park
Toyce
Dorothy
Richarl
Lee Calhoun
Amy
John
Floyd
Clarence Hinermond
Esther
Richard
Gary Perry
Vinton Lundy
Florence Berry to Appear on TV Interview
Florence Berry, named the State Better Groomed Girl, will appear on the noon program over Kant TV on June 30, 1956. She will be interviewed alongside Martha Glenn, the newly elected State 4-H Girls President.
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Islorence Berry
Kant“Tv
Lorence
Martha’ Glenn
Sew and So Club Holds 3rd Annual Picnic at Moravia Park
The Sew and So annual picnic is set for Sunday July 2 at Moravia Park. Former members are invited to join the basket dinner at noon.
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Moravia Park
Moravia 1941 Class Holds Sunday Reunion
Ten members of Moravia high school’s 1941 graduating class and their families gathered at Moravia park for a picnic dinner and reunion. They planned to meet next year at the same spot but set no date. Attendees included Mrs Roberta Main Palmer of Marshalltown and others from Des Moines Mystic Moravia and Unionville.
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Moravia High School
Moravia Park
Roberta Main Palmer
Marshalltown
Rowen Perry Back
Des Moines
Russell Argo
Argo
Carolyn Swassick
Mystic
Donald Dowd
Moravia
Pauline Townsend Coop
Undonville
Brain Reunion Held at Charles Coffin Home
descendants of George and Ellen Brain gathered Sunday June 24 at the Charles Coffin home for a reunion with a noon cooperative dinner. Attendees included Bruce Jones and Ronald of El Monte California, Clifford Lovell and Sally Lovell of Galesburg Illinois, Vern Ahrens and Bonnie Jean, Bob Wagner and Gordon Kline of Hampton, Bob Ahrens of Waterloo, Frank Harrison of Knoxville, Florence Shank, Clarence Herteen of Ottumwa, Archie Kimball of Mount Pelier? millton, Carl Coffin of Promise City, Duane Coffin, Garland Houser and Jerry, Dean Easter of Genterville, Willard Brain of Unionville, and Joyce Brain of Des Moines.
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George
Ellen Brain
Charles Coffin
Bruce Jones
Ronald
Elmonte
Calif
Clifford Lovell
Sally Lovell
Galesburg
Til
Vern Ahrens
Bonnie Jean
Bob Wagner
Gordon
Kline
Hampton
Bob Ahrens
Waterloo
Pioneer Institute at Mt Pleasant Opens at Wesleyan College
Nancy Boblenz and Sandra Higtt with RY Ja ratne Lind aes represent the MYF group at Iowa Wesleyan College for an institute held Sunday through Friday noon on campus in Mt Pleasant.
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Nancy Boblenz
Sandra Higtt
RY Ja. ratne.Lind
Aes
Boa Eee Pioneer Institute
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College
MYF
Wesley Chapel
Mrs Paul Spencer Admitted to Monroe County Hospital
Mrs Paul Spencer was admitted to Monroe County Hospital in Albia for medical treatment on Friday evening. Mrs Mettie Roland Mrs Clifford Pfannepecker and Mrs John Spencer assist at the Spencer grocery during her absence.
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Paul Spencer
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Mettie Roland
Clifford Pfannepecker
John Spencer
Spencer Grocery
Brain Family Visits From Des Moines and Hedrick
Albert Brain and daughter Annie of Des Moines and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brain of Hedrick spent Tuesday at the Lester Brain home. They visited their house guest Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stockwell and child ten, and Donald Brain.
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Albert Brain
Annie
Des Moines
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Lester Brain
Richard Stockwell
Donald Brain
Moravia park shelter fund seeks community support
A Moravia park shelter project seeks $1250 in donations to cover concrete work and a roof enabling family reunions and picnics under shelter. Beth Beane and local figures urge contributions via the pantry, with donors' names to be published. Groups using Moravia park are invited to donate or host collections to finish by next year.
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Simarene Ab
Moravia
Beth
Arava
Beane
Max Hiner
Kenneth Condra
Morayla Park
Legion Donates to Park Shelter Fund
The American Legion held a regular meeting Monday night with 15 members present voting to donate $10 to the shelter fund for a park shelter. The next meeting is planned for July, with officer elections on the agenda. All members are urged to attend.
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The
American Legion
the Legion
Moravia School Board Buys Largest Bus Yet
Moravia school board bought a Chevrolet truck chassis from the Duéa Chevrolet Co. in Albia and a 48 passenger Superior school bus chassis. Delivery is expected before the start of school. The new bus is the largest the Moravia district has used, surpassing previous capacities from 24 to 42 passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morava
Duéa Chévrolet Co
Albia
Moravia
Churches First Christian Church Service and Events
The Churches First Christian Church led by Donald Plum hosts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Communion sermon titled The price of freedom. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid cancels July dinner. next dinner set for August 1. Mrs Birdie Mann listed as superintendent.
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Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Mann
Ladies Aid
Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday Schedule Update
Rev. Lynn J Hing ministers service times at Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday School 9 am morning worship 10 am and evening service 7 45 pm. Midweek service 7 05 pm and youth fellowship Tuesday July 2 6 45 pm. Change noted through August and next week to July 5.
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Evangelical United’ Brethren Church
Lynn J. Hing
Earl Boyer
Chage
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Services Notice
Fairview Grace Methodist Church church duties list Rev Glen Lochhead Pangor Mt Kermit Gladfelder Sunday School Superintendent announces Sunday School at 9 00 a m and Worship Service at 9 40 a m with Sunday attendance recorded as 46.
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Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Glen Lochhead
Pangor
Mt. Kermit
Naxarene Church Announces Evening Talk and Slides
Church bulletin notes 10:08 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m worship 7 30 p m evening service. Until assembly time worship with another church at mid week. Rev Weiss to discuss the Russian Revolution World War I experiences and show colored slides illustrating Bible incidents.
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Church of
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule in June and July
Pastor Rev John Grenfell leads Grace Methodist Church with Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. and morning worship. Evangelistic service at 7:45 p.m. An official board meeting follows the evening service on Thursday June 28 at 7:00 p.m. A work night at the church is planned. The Commission on Missions meets Saturday June 30 at 7:00 p.m. No prayer meeting on Wednesday July 4 due to holiday and pastor absence.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Commission On Missions
Thank You Card from Mrs Harry Woodward in Kirksville
Mrs Harry Woodward thanks everyone for the kind cards and letters received during illness at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville and after her return.
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Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Harry Woodward
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay
Howard Carson thanks everyone for cards letters and visits at the hospital and after returning home expressing gratitude for the support and kindness shown during recovery.
Thank you for the hospital kindness
Cass Hamilton expresses gratitude for the cards letters remembrances and acts of kindness shown during the hospital stay at Town City and after returning home.
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Town City
Cass Hamilton
Remembered With Cards And Calls After Hospital Stay
A reader recalls the kindness shown during a hospital stay in Ottumwa and after returning home, noting heartfelt cards and calls that offered comfort and support.
Moravia Bail Teams Continue With Wins
Moravia Little Leaguers defeated Elks of Centerville 12 to 4 Friday night. The Elks travel to Moravia this Friday at 6:00 p.m. The Mora via softball team beat Plano 12-4 Friday and Pulaski 8-0 Tuesday. Plano resumes Tuesday July 8, and Local No. 74 of Ottumwa visits Friday July 6 before Moravia travels to Attica Friday night.
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Little ‘ Leaguers
Elks
Cennterville
Elke
Moravia Boys
Plano
Attica
Prenuptial Shower Honors Boyer and Lamb
A shower for Judy Boyer and Jack Lamb was held Saturday evening at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Hostesses included Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Mrs. Carl VanIzante, Mrs. Harold Mason, Mrs. Ivan Harsh, Mrs. Carl Tisue, and Mrs. Wendell Murdy. After gifts were opened with help from Mary Schrodt and Irene Tadlock, cake lemonade and iced tea were served. Out of town guest Mrs. Harry Lamb of Centerville attended.
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Judy Boyer
Jack Lamb
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Werei
Lloyd Brown
Carl VaniZante
Harold Mason
Ivan Harsh
Carl Tisue
Wendell Murdy
Mary’ Schrodt
Irene“Tadlock
Harry Lamb
Centerville
Shower honors Charlene Burns before wedding
Miss Charlene Burns was honored at a prenuptial shower at the Legion home Friday afternoon. Her wedding to Everett Hawk is set for Saturday afternoon June 30. Hostesses included Mrs. Theo Miller and others, with assistance from Nancy Boblenz, Sandra Hiatt, and Charlotte Meaninch. Refreshments featured cake and grape punch for 54 guests.
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Charlene Burns
Legion Home
Miss Burns
Everett Hawk
Theo Miller
E, Oq, Tucker
Francis Burton
Ivan Harsh
Guy Argo
Herb Boblenz
Ernest, Hiatt
Burns
Nancy Boblenz
Sandra Hiatt
Charlotte Meaninch
Hustlers 4-H Tour Focuses on Sheep Dairy and Beef Projects
The Hilton Hustlers 4-H club held its annual tour on Friday June 22 starting at 8 30 AM from Hilton church. Members and families visited projects including sheep dairy Hereford and Angus baby beef and heifers with leaders Roy Ellison and Carl VanZante. A cooperative noon meal at Harold Mason home preceded an afternoon of visiting and ball games.
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Hilton Hustlers
4-H
Hilton Church
Kenny Ellison
Raymond Clark
Martha
Carl Rouse
Jim Rogers
Karl Rogers
Albert Turner
Paul Koffman
Paul
Angus
Donald Tibbel
David
John Murdy
Ronnie
Mark VanZante
Richard Mason
Ronnie Kehlerberg
Gary Rogers
John Young
Wayne McKee
Carl VanZante
Roy Ellison
Harold Mason
Young Adults Party in the Park at E B Church
The Sunday school class from E B church held a park party on Friday evening with Mrs Jack Yottmen organizing games and the group socializing afterward. Ice cream and cake were served to conclude the event.
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E. B. Church P
Jack Yottmen
Felton family to attend wedding and Pioneer Days
Mrs. Melissa Felton and granddaughter Jeannie Felton of Udell will leave Thursday to attend the wedding of her grandson Donald Felton at Cheyenne Wye and visit the L. C. Felton home. They plan to visit her son R. F. Felton and family at Lander Wye and attend Pioneer Days there.
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Melissa Felton
Jeannie Felton
Udell
Donald Felton
Cheyenne
Wye
L. C
Thanking Readers For Kind Hospital Messages
A note expresses gratitude for the cards and letters received during a hospital stay, thanking friends, neighbors, and well wishers for their support and thoughtfulness.
Services Held Sunday For Alvin Burton 75
Alvin Burton 75 of Chicago died Friday after a long illness. Born May 24 1881 on a farm near town, son of Elwood and Drusilla Burton. Survived by one son William Elwood Burton of Seattle and one grandson Vance. two nephews, a niece, and other relatives. Last surviving Burton. Body sent to Moravia. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Turner Funeral Home with Rev John Grenfell of Grace Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers Curtis and Harley Burton Clyde and Lute Hiatt Lee and Russell Hiatt.
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Alvin Burton
Chicago
Elwood
Drusilla Vinzant Burton
William Elwood Burton
Seattle
Wash
Vance
Moravia
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Grace Methodist Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Curtis
Harley Burton
Clyde
Lute Hiatt
Lee
Russel Hiatt
Women Society Luncheon Meeting at Grace Methodist
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Grace Methodist Church on Wednesday for lunch and a dessert coffee. Mrs. McDonough and Mrs. Hudgens led a study on American Indians, devotion by Mrs. Bishop, and world topic by Mrs. Hiatt. New officers reported plans for Kingdom Builders classes and flower arrangements for the next three months. Hostesses were Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Hudgens.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
Ralph McDonough
Harold Hudgens
D. E. Bishop
Lee Hiatt
Karl Tuttle
John Veach
Kingdom Builders
Robert Sloan
Anna Smith
Band Concert Time And Practice Schedule
Band practice is scheduled for Thursday at 7 00 PM. Saturday night the program begins at 7 40 PM with a drawing from the Community Building held immediately after the concert.
Republicans to Hold Convention Friday in Centerville
Republican convention for Appanoose county convenes Friday at Centerville courthouse to elect delegates to the Des Moines state and judicial conventions plus other business. Nominees from the June primary include R G C Wilson, Veil Farnsworth, James D Osborne, M G Luse, A G Morlan, Paul McCord, R Ly Fento, Homer McClellan, Robert Warren.
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Court House
Centerville
Appanoose County
Des Moines
R. GC
Wilson
Veil Farnsworth
James D. Osborne
M. G.luse
A. G. Morlan
Paul McCord
R. "Ly Fento
Homer McClellan
Robert Warren
Legion Auxiliary Hosts Galloping Tea Event
A galloping tea was staged at the Legion home Thursday by the American Legion auxiliary. In charge of the affair were Mrs. Lee Hiatt, Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Birdie Main, Mrs. Frank Rogers, Mrs. Doris Christy, Mrs. Andy Mosley, Mrs. Larry Brooks and Mrs. Frank Lathen. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oughton of Centerville spent Sunday evening with the Lester Brain family.
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Legion Home
American Legion Auxiliary
Lee Hiatt
Leonard Palmer
Birdie Main
Frank Rogers
Doris Christy
Andy Mosley
Larry Brooks
Frank Lathen
Roy Oughton
Centerville
Lester Brain
Johnsons plan Hawaii visit aided by family trip
Mr and Mrs M H Johnson will fly from Kansas City to Hawaii to visit their son Russell and accompany his sister-in-law and granddaughter. They received a long letter from him at Hickam AFB Honolulu detailing life on night shift, aircraft parts work, and reflections on local culture. The Success Barber Supply Co will close for vacation next week.
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M. H. Johnson
Kansas City
Russell
Hawaii
Mr. Johnson
Charles Johnson
Joan Runan
Villisca
Success Barber Supply Company
Mrs. Johnson
Hickam Afb
Afb
Air Force Base
Tokyo
Japan
California
Salem Church Group Holds First Reunion in Moravia Park
Moravia Park hosted a reunion and basket dinner after Sunday services for Morning Star Class members and relatives from Salem Church. A letter from Rev D W Snender of Kincaid, Kansas, 89 on Sept 2 1956, and a note from Eunice Wilson Suiter of Ernefold, Sask were read. Plan set for last Sunday in June next year. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Lynn King, families from Ottumwa, Albia, Centerville, Prairie City, Cedar Rapids, Harver, Harver and Moravia, among others.
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Morning Star
Salem
Moravia Park
D. W. Snender
Kincaid
Kansas
Eunice Wilson Suiter
Ernefold
Sask
Canada
Juhe
Lynn. King and
Lester Leach
Waterloo
Clara, Alter
Pleasant
Arthur’ Gillaspie
Cedar Rapids
Wendl Coulson
Charles’ Burns
Centerville
Albia
E. R. Kaster
Afton
Zelda Kaster Geis
Creston
Charles Johnson
Lewis Rouse
Albia R.R
Frank Selak
U. S. Mangle
Homer Hamilton
Flora. Jones
Clara Lemaster
Ralph ‘Turner and Paul
Helma Tisue
Stella Argo
Bernice Rinehart
K. C. Potts
Amy Hiner Alt
Moravia
Layette Shower Honors Lois Kelley in Layette Shower
The Herschel Kelley home hosted a surprise layette shower for Mrs. Lois Kelley on Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed pencil games, opened gifts, and refreshments of ice cream cake koolaid nuts and mints provided by hostess Mildred Kelley with assistance from Pat Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Kelley
Lois Kelley
Pat Kelley
Carol
Mamie Miller
Mildred Fenton
Nadine
Mike Dommer
Ida
Marian
Crystal
Tadlock
Charlotte Rogers
Alberta Strunk
Gerry Wilson
Janet Martin
Dora
Betty
Kethy Johnson
Nita Barnes
Mildred Kelley
Brompton School Reunion Set For July With Basket Dinner
Officers of the Brompton school organization plan the 25th annual reunion at Moravia Park due to an unsuitable schoolhouse and lack of other spaces. The meeting, open to all members, will be Sunday July 8 with a noon basket dinner and visitors welcome. Lula R. Tillmont, secretary.
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Brompton
Moravia Park
Lula R. Tillmont
Births in Tacoma and Centerville add two new children
Mr and Mrs Jack Cox of Tacoma Washington announce the birth of a daughter Susan Lynn on June 13 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Sawvel of Moravia. Mr and Mrs Bud McDanel welcome a son Dean born Monday June 18 at Centerville hospital weighing 5 pounds 0 ounces.
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Jack Cox
Tacoma
Wash
Susan Lynn
Cox
Patty Sawvel
Lester Sawvel
Moravia
Bud McDanel
Centerville Hospital
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Mt, Pleasant
Legion
Vo Park
School Board
Howard Carson
Ottumwa Hospital
Boyer and
Lamb
Ronors
W. 5
M.H. Johnsons
Sonn
Federal
Grace
Dec
Layette
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