Fosters Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary in Moravia
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foster living southwest of Moravia marked their 60th anniversary on Thursday February 26 1953. A cooperative dinner for the couple was held Sunday March 1 at the home of their son Olin Foster and daughter in law to celebrate. Ill health prevented the couple from attending but food was delivered on two trays and gifts and cards from relatives and friends were received by the couple. Attending were Forest Mericle and family Dwight and Junior Moravia rural route Claude Wren and Bowne of Albia Harry Brown family Cen terville Francis Wren of Dubuque and Pvt Ralph Mericle at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Foster
Moravia
Olin Foster
Foster
Forest Mericle
Dwight
Junior
Claude Wren
Bowne
Albia
Harry Brown
Janet
Deloria
Centerville
Francis Wren
Dubuque
Iowa
Ralph Mericle
Fort Leonard Wood
Mia
Rex
Iconium W and C 8 Holds February Meeting
The Iconium W and C met at the Methodist church February 26. Grace Whitehead presided. Emily Thompson led devotions and program including songs, a duet by Clara Brown and Emily Thompson, a piano solo by Theresa Brown, and a mission skit led by Emily Thompson. Refreshments were served by Grace Whitehead and others. Attendance included Ruth Meord, Maxine Sheldon, Freda Swift, Carolyn Dottie Swift, and many Argo, Calhoun, and related families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Grace Whitehead
Emily Thompson
Clara Brown
Theresa Brown
Haze
Rinehart
Vera “Firking
Iole “Christy
Bertha Overturf
Stella Argo
Nettie Thompson
Beryle McComba
Dorothy Calhoun
Mrs Pendall Hosts Kansas City Guest at Club Party
Mr and Mrs Emil Halden hosted a social at Cen with Mrs Marcella Pendall of Kansas City as guest. Rouble-Eight game awarded prizes to Mrs Des Pettibone Mrs Lisyd Rose and Peart Broshar in the hospital drive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Halden
Marcella Pendall
Kansas City
Cen
Des Pettibone
Lisyd Rose
Peart Broshar
MRA LEE HIATT HOSTESS AT CLUB MEETING
Mra. Lee Hiatt was hostess at an E. T. C. club meeting Thursday. The event highlighted social activities and community involvement within the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Lee Hiatt
FO Etc Club
Mra. Lee Hiatt
An,e. T.C
Unclear fragmentary text on neighbors and figures
Fragmentary OCR text mentions neighbors, Tory, Srey, tanks, Arthur T. Johnson, with no clear event, date, or full names to establish a coherent report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Srey
Agalp
Arthur T. ” Johnson
DeWayne Robinson Transferred To Des Moines Hospital
DeWayne Robinson, hospitalized in Ottumwa since February 19 after a car accident, was moved Tuesday to Des Moines for special treatment accompanied by his wife and mother Mrs Edd Robinson. Russell Alden, also injured, was to be released last week but remained in Ottumwa due to complications. He is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Robinson
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Edd Robinson
Russell Alden
J M Beck II Celebrates 50 Years as Centerville Editor
J M Beck II marks his half century as editor publisher of the Centerville Daily Towegian and Citizen on March 2 1953. He and John R Needham bought the Semi Weekly Towegian from J OC Burrows son as circulation grew from 1200 with a four page format printed by hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse M. Beck
Town
Centerville
Towegian & Citizen
John R. Needham
Towegian
J. OC. Burrows & Son
Citizen
Beck
Robert K
General Manger
The
Des Moines
Harold
Paul
Oceanside
Calif
Blade
Edna Needham
Wm. H
Towa Daily Press Association
Iowa Press Association
Moravia Garden Club plans bulb and seed sale
Moravia Garden club met at Mrs. Howard Smiths home with president Mrs. Ira Boyer presiding. They set an April 25 sale at the Community building featuring perennials shrubs seeds and plants and food and candy, plus a spring flower show to be scheduled later. Members presented program topics and several arrangements were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Harley Tisut
Max_ McDonough
Jess Gladfelder
Earl Boyer
Frank Wilson
Art Fox
Chas
Coffin
B. F. Whitehead
Ernest West
Gerald Morgan
Harold Mason
W. V. Murdy
Warren DuVall
Howard Smith
Candy
Leonard Palmer
Lester Sawyer
Eleanor Miller
Mattie Lynch
E.G. Hawk
Anna Rogers
Orville Burton
Grace Veach
E. G. Hawk
T. R. Gardner
Yakima
Wash
Orvillé Burton
Harley Tisue
Chas. Coffin
Fannie Callen
Smith
Ralph McDonough
Deliciona
Engagement of Phyllis White Announced
Mr. Lester White announces the engagement of his daughter Phyllis to Bobbie Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Clark of Centerville. No wedding date has been set. Subscribe for a Union gift that will be remembered for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester White
Phyllis
Bobbie Clark
Bill Clark
Centerville
Star Notice Officers Hold Moravia Chapter Practice
Officers of Moravia Chapter No. 94 C ES hold a practice session as part of their regular duties. The notice highlights upcoming events and member duties within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
C. ES
John Spencer Buys Broshar Barber Shop in Local Deal
John Spencer has purchased the Charles Broshar barber shop that has been in operation for about a year and a half. Broshar notes the business would have marked twenty five years in April. Spencer will assist Mr. Broshar with carpentry and contracting and will help on Wednesday or Saturday evenings during rush periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spencer
Charles Broshar
Mr Broshar
Mr. Spencer
U B Church to Host Athletic Banquet Plans
The U B church hosts the athletic banquet with March 27 as tentative date. Capacity for dinner in the basement is 125. booster club officers sponsor the event with ladies of the church. Tickets go to players, coaches, Hoosier club members first, then parents friends and fans near cost. Speaker and definite date hoped to be set within the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. WU B
Obs
Community Snowfall Delays School Buses and Routes
A heavy snowstorm blanketed the community Tuesday with 8 to 10 inches of flakes reducing visibility to about 200 feet. Hazardous driving forced buses to return children home, two bus loads were delivered safely, while rural mail carriers completed rounds on schedule despite drifting snow.
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Weatheman
Junior Missionary Group Meeting at Nancy Turner Home
The Junior Missionary group of the Methodist church will hold its regular meeting on March 11 at 4 p.m. at the home of Nancy Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Nancy Turner
Walter Harper 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Walter Harper of Unionville celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the Familia home on March 3 with a noon family dinner. The couple married March 3, 1913 in Kirksville Missouri. They are parents of four daughters Leona Scott Centerville route Hazel Cox Moravia route Olive Tomlin Mildred Blumer Wichita Kansas and two sons Howard Moravia and Allan Unionville plus 14 grandchildren. Family members present included George Scott Burdell Cox Howard Harper and Fern Kelley. Mildred and granddaughter Lillian called from Wichita during dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harper
Uniosvyie
Ne Familia
Donna Tomlin
Mae Roland
Kirksville
Parriots
Ters
Leona Scott
Centerville
Hazel Cox
Moravia
Olive Tomlin
Mildred Blumer
Wichita
Kansas
Verna Nott
Des. Moines
Howard
Allan
Unionville
George Scott
Burdell Cox
Howard Harper
Carter Announcement Virginia Carter to wed Richard Gough
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Virginia of Des Moines to Richard Gough of Altoona. The wedding is set for Saturday April 11 at 7 30 p m at Grace Methodist church Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Carter
Virginia
Des Moines
Richard Goughnour
Altoona
Grace Methodist
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren Church Events
Rev Evan Stroud leads Sunday School at 10 with classes for all ages. Harold Mason superintendent, Mrs Blackman chorister, Bill Bigger pianist. Worship at 11, Youth Fellowship 6 30, Christian Rally 7 30 with lay speakers. Ladies Aid gathers March 11 at 2 p.m. W.S.W.S. meets March 13. One Great Hour of Sharing next Sunday urging relief and reconstruction per Matthew 25.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bigger
Aim
W.S.W.S
United Appeal
Sunday Services and Activities at Church of Christ
Rev. W. F. T. Evans leads Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Winnie DuVaill, followed by Sunday School at 11 a.m. Communion and sermon, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor and prayer service, 2 p.m. Wednesday missionary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVaill
Christian Endeavor
What Can Happen When You Put Yourself in the Hands of God
Iconium Methodist highlights spiritual growth with a Sunday School at 10:00 a m and public worship at 11:00 a m. Sermon urges letting God shape life as Easter approaches.
E. C. Casters Honored at Family Dinner
Dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster Sunyzy included Leo Caster Denny of Newton Clarence Caster Leanne and Gregory Ottumwa Darrell Caster Johnny Gary Floyd Caster all of Albia and the honorees Mr and Mrs E C Caster. The dinner celebrated the 43rd wedding anniversary on Monday March 2 of Mr and Mrs E C Caster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Caster
Sunuzy
Leo Caster
Denny
Newton
Clarence Caster
Leanne
Gregory
Ottumwa
Darrell Caster
Johnny
Gary
Floyd Caster
Albia
E. C. Caster
Moravia FFA and Bloomfield play two basketball games
The Future Farmers of Moravia chapter and Bloomfield meet on Friday evening March 6 for two basketball games. Admission is free.
Tomlin, Smith In School Election Next Monday
Moravia residents prepare for a school board vote with Curtis Tomlin and Merle Smith as candidates. A Friday minstrel show by the fire department drew strong attendance, raising about 250 dollars for maintenance and new equipment. The county board race features Lee Benz and Zell Deghl in a district contest. Election runs noon to 7 pm March 9 at the Community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Tomlin
Merle Smith
Moravia
County Board of Education
Lee Benz
Zell Deghl
Gillie Gertrude Atkins dies in Moravia at 78
Gillie Gertrude Atkins, long time Moravia resident, died at home on February 24 1953 at 10 10 p m. She was born July 13 1874 near Moravia and spent most of her life there except two years in Cedar Rapids Iowa. She married Mathew Hickey in 1891 and later Robert J Atkins in 1896, having one daughter and several grandchildren. Survivors include daughter Mrs Carl Carlson and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 27 at the Church of Christ with Rev Louis Schaffter officiating. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillie Gertrude Atkins
Moravia
J. S
Hannah M. Graham
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mathew Hickey
Robert J. Atkins
Carl Carlson
William Mugel
Robert Bergeson
Karl LaHue
Tne
Patricia Jean Muzal
Lille Beaver
Harry ‘Asking
John William Graham
Atkins Wases
Church of Christ Pare
Mooravia
Church of Christ
Local residents attend multiple gatherings and deaths noted
North of Ottumwa residents visit relatives for funeral services while Davenport guests attend Mrs. Gertrude Atkins rites. Deaths touched families from Long Beach to Wichita with Eastern Iowa connections. Local social visits involve Swaim Udell Main and Gardner property moves include Elvin Cole joining the Deep River area.
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Troy Glick
North of Ottumwa
Harry Glick
Carl Carlson
Carl LaHue
Will Muscal
Patty
Bob Bergeson
Ellen Domenickie
Davenport
Gertrude Atkins
Taylor Leonard
Addie Eaton
Long Beach
California
Hal Leonard
Wichita
Kansas
Russell Swaim
Albia
Russell Jr
Rochester
New York
Clell Blumer
W. ¥. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Leste Murdy
Udell
Dwight Main
Des Moines
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Glen Fowler
Birdie Main
Otha Taylor
Dick Johnson
Ray Harris
Charley Jones
Virgil Kester
Mr. Jones
Kaster
Methodist Hospital
Elvin Cole
Deep River
Marvin Gardner
Bobby Hiatts
Cole
Caylor And Koehler For Udell Election
Frederic Koehler and Mrs. Wayne Caylor are candidates for the Udell board of education. Koehler seeks re election while Caylor is a newcomer. Clarence Hunt will not seek re election. Voters will also choose a county board member for District No 1 with Lee Benz and Zell Deahles as candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Koehler
Wayne Caylor
Udell Board of Education
Koehler
Caylor
Clarence Hunt
Udell
County Board of Education
Lee Benz
Zell Deahles
Father of Mrs Hahn Dies in California
Word received here that F. M. Lehman father of Mrs. F. A. Hahn of Pasadena, California, died February 20. Rev Lehman authored the hymn The Love of God and was once pastor at the Church of the Nazarene.
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F. A. Hahn
Calif
G. Woodward
F. M. Lehman
Pasadens
California
Rev. Lehman
Love of God
Hahn
Rev. Hahn
Church of the Nazarene
Kensington Club Meeting At Boyer Home Held
Members attended a Kensington Club gathering at the Boyer home. Roll call listed each member’s date and place of birth. Refreshments included Ritz crackers strawberry dessert mints and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
BOYER
Mrs Anna Sharp Observes Birthday With Family
Mrs Anna Sharp marked her birthday with a Sunday visit by family from Allerton Centerville Albina and local households Mrs Eart Henderson Janice Lyle Hopkins and Clifford Paxaton joined. she spent the last three weeks with her Allerton daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eart Henderson
Janice
Allerton
Lyle Hopkins
Centerville
Claude Sharp
Albina
Clifford Paxaton
Ann
Anna Sharp
Birthday dinner honors JoElen and Skip Broshar
Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar hosted a family dinner Sunday in honor of their granddaughter JoElen Jemann celebrating her first birthday and their son Skip Broshar whose birthday was February 22. Attending were Art Boeckmann and JoEllen, Arnold Cutkamp and son, Georgianna Winsler of Des Moines, Pearl Broshar and Judith of Centerville, and George Winsler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
JoFilen Jemann
Skip
JoElen
Art Boecki¢mann
JoEllen
Arnold Cutkamp
Skip Broshar
Georgianna Winsler
Des Moines
Pearl Broshar
Judith
Centerville
George Winsler
Cred of Thanks for Kind Deeds and Flowers
We express sincere appreciation for kind deeds cards and flowers during our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Louis Schaffner Mrs Main Mia Frank Paxston and Mrs Louis Schaffner Mr and Mrs Carl Carlson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schaffner
Main
Mia
Frank Paxston
Band Mothers to Hold Regular Meeting Friday
The Band Mothers will meet Friday March 6 at 2 p m for a regular gathering. Mothers of junior band members are also invited to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers of
Junior Garden Club to Meet Saturday
The Junior Garden Club will meet Saturday March 7 at 2 p m at the home of Mrs Max Mc Donough for a pegwar meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Stout Couple Welcome Son in Washington County Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stout of Keola Iowa welcomed a son born March 2 in Washington County Hospital Washington Iowa. The baby weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs. Stout was formerly Doris Rowse. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rouse of near Hilton.
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Robert Stout
Keola
Iowa
Washington County Hospital
Washington
Stout
Doris Rowse
Lewis Rouse
Near
Hilton
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Fosters
Iconium W. & C
Marcella Pendall ‘Quest
Des Moines Hospital
J. M. Beck II
Jm, Beck
Garden Club
Star Notioe
John Spencer Boys Broshar Barber Snor
Ear Aarnet
U. B. Church
Mrs
Virginia Carter
Cavrenes
Iconium Methodist
E. C
Tomlin
Broshar
Mrs. Carl Carlson
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
AF. Ee A. M
Ray Charity
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