Engagement of Marjorie Sandifer Planned for Chase Field
Marjorie Sandifer announces her engagement on March 31. Her fiancé, a college graduate and Sigma Nu fraternity member, serves as a lieutenant in the Naval Air Corps stationed at Chase Field Beeville Texas. The wedding is planned for March 31 at the Chase Field chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma ‘Nu
Lieut
Ewall
Naval Air’ Corps
Chase Field
Beeville
Texas
Chase Field Chapel
Roll Call of Class 8 at Methodist Church
Class 9 of the Methodist church held their annual roll call Sunday with a basket dinner at noon. Letters were read from former members in California Canada Missouri Colorado Washington Fort Madison Iowa and Des Moines. A faithful member Mr Frank Chambers and his daughter Mildred Wynes of Albion and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sluse of Centerville were dinner guests. Mrs Etta Halden Mrs Mary Burns Mr and Mrs W V Mundy unable to attend. One of three charter members Mr C A Turner was the only one present. Shut in members Mrs Burns Mrs Murdy and A E Shull were remembered with cut flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
California
Canada
Missouri
Colorado
Washington
Fort Madison
Towa
Des Moines
Frank Chambers
Mildrad Wynes
Albla
Lloyd sLuse
Centerville Ware
Rewf
Joann S Greerfelt
Johnnie
Bill Bishop
Etta Halden
Mary Burns
W. V. Mundy
C. A.turner
Burns
Murdy
A. E. Shull
Tom Hudgens Dies in Oklahoma City at 90
Mrs. W N Miller reports the death of her brother Tom Hudgens 90 of Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Born September 1865 on a farm northeast of Unionville Iowa he was the son of W C and Angeline Hudgens. He lived in Oklahoma for 60 years and is survived by his wife Margaret Maggie Smith two daughters and a sister Mrs Miller. Funeral services will be held there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Miller
Tom Hudgens
Oklahoma City
Okla
Mr. Hudgens
Unionville
Towa
W. C
Angeline Hudgens
Oklahoma
Margaret
Maggie) Smith
Miller
Rita Halden Improving After Heart Attack
Mrs Etta Halden is reported to be improving slowly after a heart attack at the nursing home in Clarinda where she resides Her daughter Mrs Harriett Burmeister provided the update noting her advanced age slows recovery but improvement continues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Halden
Clarinda
Harriett Burmeister
Belmond Rites Held For M. E. Followwill
Local residents travel to Belmond on Wednesday to attend last rites for M. E. Followwill, longtime Cen tervile resident who died Sunday night after a heart attack. Notices also report visits and family gatherings among neighbors in Centerville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hawk
Jeannie
Joanne
Belmond
M. E. Followwill
Followwill
Centervile
Iva Strunk
Gerald Burton
W. N. Miler
Harrison Moore
Pleasant
Clara Crawley
Fred Hammond
Kermit Crawley
Columbia
Hugh Crawley
Hanynond
Coewhey
Caurcnes First Christian Church Services Outline
The notice lists Sunday services at 10 a.m. for Sunday School with Birdie Main as superintendent, 7:30 p.m. Bible study on Daniel 6 led by Mrs. Marshall Perry, and an 1 a.m. Communion and sermon by Brother Donald Plum. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. O. D. DuVall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Birdie Main
Donald Plum
Daniel
Marshall Perry Leader
O. D. DuVall
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Minister J King leads services with Earl Boyer as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 9:40 a.m. Morning worship at 10:55 a.m. Youth Fellowship and union service at Methodist church 6:30 p.m. Boys and Girls Fellowship 6:45 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Lenten services close Friday night March 9. W.S. postponed to Wednesday March 23. Young Adult Fellowship moved from March 10 to 17. Church night Wednesday March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren
Lynn
J. King
Earl Boyer
Methodist Church
Nazarene Church Announces Weekend Services and Events
Church of the Nazarene lists schedule with 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 Worship led by Brother Basil Tadlock from Moravia. Evening programs at 6:45 and 7:30 include Peoples meeting, Junior Society, and evangelistic service. Zone Rally March 12 at 7:30 with Rev Walter Attig from Knoxville church. Prayer meeting March 14 at 7:30 in parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R.thurman
Frank Woodward
Basil Tadlock
Moravia
Peoples Meeting
Walter Attig
Knoxville
Grace Methodist Church United Youth Service Announcement
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev John Grenfell as pastor and Karl Tuttle as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11, evening service at 6 30, youth service with E U B and Rev Merne Harris speaker at 7 30. Junior Missionary meeting Wednesday March 14 and a 4 film strip shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
M.Y.F
United Youth Service
Merne Harris
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
The Fairview Grace Methodist Church led by Pastor Blackstone held Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and Worship Service at 9:40 a.m. Attendance improved, reaching 40 attendees. Kermit Gladfelder served as Sunday School Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Hev. Blackstone
Kermit Gladfelder
Taylor Aid to Meet Ly Sille Carter on March 14
Taylor Aid will hold a meeting with Ly Sille Carter on March 14 as scheduled. The notice specifies the engagement date and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Ly Sille Carter
School Election To Name Three Men Monday
Mo ravia polls open 12:00 noon and close 7:00 p.m. Three members will join the five man board. Re‑election bids include Merle D B Smith and Curtis Tomtin. Dan Mihalovich seeks one year to fill G C Coulson’s unexpired term. Ron Woodward runs for three years. Rowena McFatridge seeks re-election as treasurer for a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chool Board
Moravia
Merle DB
Smith
Curtis Tomtin
Dan Mihalovich
G. C. Coulson
Ron Woodward
Rowena McFatridge
Band Mothers Prepare F. H. A. Banquet on April 12
The Band Mothers met at the schoolhouse with Mrs. George Firking presiding and voted to prepare the F. H. A. banquet set for April 12. A committee including Mrs. Harold Masbn Mrs. Carl VanZente and Mrs. Marvin Gardner was appointed. Mr. Sloan the music director spoke and announced nine new uniforms ordered. The serving committee was Mr. Curtis Tomlin and Mrs. Warren Rouse, who provided doughnuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Firking
Harold Masbn
Carl VanZente
Marvin Gardner
Sloan
Curtis, Tomlin
Warren Rouse
Roy Underwood Hired as Town Marshal
The town council hired Roy Underwood as night watchman and marshal. He began last week, succeeding Bobby Hiatt who resigned after two years. Underwood will work with Mer vin Ellison in excavating and construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Underwood
Bobby Hiatt
Mervin Ellison
Missionary Ella Peterson to Speak at Miller Church
Miss Ella Peterson of Minneapolis, former missionary to an African leper colony, will speak at Miller Church Sunday service on March 18 at 2 30. Rev Faye Garner will be in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella“ Peterson
Minneapolis, Minn
Africa
Miller Church
Faye Garner
Mrs D Brown Welcomes Pleasant Hill News Update
Mrs Dick Brown of Pleasant Hill is the new correspondent for the Union. Readers with news items should call her before Monday evening to contribute to the Pleasant Hill column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Brown
Pleasant Hill
Dick.Brown
The
Union
Unionville Election Sees Three Full Candidate Tickets
Unionville Independent School District faces a heated election for directors with three full tickets competing on Monday. Main issue cited is high taxes, with levy figures listed for recent years. Candidates include Lester Hopkins Virgil Johnson and Robert Morlan for three year terms. Carl Miller Robert Herman and David Underwood for two years. Richard Harrington Wayne Hinote and Lowell Exline for one year. Myrtle Harrington not seeking reelection. Mildred Hinote serves as secretary. Current board members are Lester Hosskins Carl Miller and Richard Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Independent
Unionville
Lester Hopkins
Virgil Johnson
Robert Morlan
Carl Miller
Robert Herman
David Underwood
Richard ‘Harrington
Wayne Hinote
Lowell Exline
Myrtle Harrington
Mildred Hinote
Unionville Board
Lester Hosskins
Carli Miller
Richard Harrington
Moravia Chapter C B S Instruction Sessions Held Today
Moravia chapter D EB S will have school instruction and introductory work today Mrs Letha Gibson of Ottumwa district Instructor will conduct the afternoon sessions The Past Martens club is serving a noon lunch for honored guests Dinner will be served in the evening at the Legion home All members of the order invited visiting members are welcome The W S W S meeting postponed to Friday March 23 at the home of Mrs E G Hawk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
D. EB. S
Letha Gib
Ottumwa
Martens
Legion Home
Order
Methodists To Begin Evangelistic Services
A series of evangelistic services will be held at the Grace Methodist church starting Sunday evening. Rev. Merne Harris of Oskaloosa speaks Sunday to Wednesday, then Dr. H. M. Couchenour, president of the Chicago Evangelistic Institute, speaks March 25, excluding Saturday evenings. Services are at 7:30 PM nightly. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Merne Harris
Oskaloosa
H. M. Couchenour
Chicago Evangelistic Institute of
University Park
Moravia Donates $190 to Red Cross Drive
Moravia's Red Cross drive raised $190 this year under chairwoman Mrs Grace Veach. The drive is completed and funds were sent to the county. Moravia's quota was $225.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
RED Cross Drive
Grace Veach
Red Cross
Zerbes Celebrate 58th Anniversary and 88th Birthday
Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Zerbe of Fremont marked their 58th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 25 and the 88th birthday of Rev Zerbe. Former Moravia residents, they once served as pastor of Iconium Methodist Church. Best wishes are extended to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Zerbe
Fremont
Zerbe
Zerbes
Moravia
Iconium Methodist Church
Scott Bradley wedding vows exchanged in Centerville church
Miss Marianne Scott and Buddy Bradley wed in Grace Methodist Church Centerville on March 3 with 200 guests. Rev John Grenfell officiated as pink and white carnations decorated the church. The bride wore a lace and tulle gown with a Juliet cap and pearls, followed by a reception in the church parlors. The couple planned a short wedding trip before starting new lives in Des Moines where the bride works for Paramount Pictures. The groom is a Centerville graduate who enters military service March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Scott
George A. Scott
Centerville
Buddy R. Bradley
A. F. Bradley
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Carl Black
Vernon Thorson
Moravia
Joyce Brain
Des Moines
Ramona Cox
Shirley Leonard
Brain
Miss Cox
Miss Leonard
George Scott, Jr
Tony Yanovich
James Klipping
Jack O'Heir
Bob Schappaugh
Thatcher To Speak At Albia Friday Farm Bureau Talk
Kenneth Thatcher, secretary of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, will speak Friday night at 7 30 at the Farm Bureau hall in Albia. Monroe County Farm Bureau president Bob McGinnis says Thatcher is well informed on agricultural issues and has worked on Southern Iowa problems, with the event open to members and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poliey
Farm Bureau
Albia
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Bob McGinnis
Kenneth Thatcher
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Thatcher
Iowa
Wayne County
Appanoosee County
Moravia Scout Troop Seeks Funds Through Scrap Iron
Moravia Boy Scout troop 3 collected about two tons of scrap iron from the community on Saturday. They urge residents with scrap to call patrol leaders Ronnie Broshar or Bob Tomlin for pickup. Funds raised will buy new troop equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ronnie Broshar
Bob Tomlin
Moravia Juniors Split With Moulton Teams
Moravia junior high boys pulled away in the second half to beat Moulton 33-28 after trailing 6-12 at halftime. Billy Joe Scott scored 12, Hugh Inman 8, Bobby Tom 7. Moravia girls trailed 18-15 at halftime but fell 29-27 as Jessie Van Dorin and Sandy Card each scored 10. Ann Paxston added 7 with guards Burton DuVall and O’Connor for Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
Billy Joe Scott
Hugh Inman
Bobby Tomin
Jessie van Dorin
Sandy Card
Ann Paxston
Burton, DuVall
O'Connor
Inter-Class Tourney Opens With Double Elimination
The inter-class basketball tournament begins Thursday at noon March 8 with a double elimination format. Freshman-sophomore boys and freshman-junior girls start. junior-senior boys and sophomore-senior girls follow on Friday. Winners brackets advance to quarter finals Monday, semi finals Wednesday, and finals Thursday.
Jolly Dozen Meets With Mrs Boyer
The Jolly Dozen gathered Thursday at Mrs Ira Boyer home. Rook games awarded prizes to Mrs Carrie Tisue and Mrs Birdie Main. Door prize won by Mrs Homer Hamilton and guest prize by Mrs Mettie Roland. Mrs Josie Charity attended as a guest. Refreshments included ritz crackers potato chips dip and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dozen
Ira Boyer
Rook
Carrie Tisue
Birdie Main
Homer Hamilton
Mettie Roland
Josie Charity
E. T. C. Club Entertained at Harry Woodward's
The E. T. C. Club was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward who entertained members and their husbands on Friday evening. Five tables of poker were played with prizes won by Mrs. Robert Sloan Albert Veach Mrs. Fred Hammond who took the traveling prize. Refreshments of fruit salad cake and coffee were served. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Woodward attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. C. Club
Harry Woodward
Robert Sloan
Albert Veach
Fred Hammond
Ron Woodward
Luse To Speak At Athletic Banquet
Preparations for the annual athletic banquet sponsored by the Booster club set Abril 9 at the high school gym. Bill Luse, Moravia graduate and Lacona coach, will speak. Dinner starts at 6 30 with group singing led by Mr Sloan and music from the school department. Coach Wim Carr will present awards. Tickets available from Art Fox or Richard Veach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Schoo Gymnasium
Bill Luse
Moravia High Schaol
Lacont
Bill
Gretchen Ashby
Lacona
Junior High Tourney Opens Friday Across Pulaski and Numa
The Appanoose-Davis conference junior high tournament begins Friday with four games at Pulaski and Numa. Pairings include Troy and Moulton vs Mystic in both boys and girls brackets at Pulaski, and Moravia vs Udell and Cincinnati vs Numa in Numa. Quarterfinals Saturday feature all Numa teams, with further times listed. finals are Tuesday at Pulaski unless a Numa or Udell team reaches the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Numa
S. Troy
Moutlon
Mystic
Moravia
Udell
Cincinati +s
Cincinnati
Mora
Services Today For Matthew Followwill
Matthew E Followwill 66 of Belmond Iowa died Sunday after a heart attack at Belmond hospital He owned an implement business in Belmond for five years Survived by wife Olah nine children and twelve grandchildren two brothers two sisters and a host of relatives Funeral services Thursday at 2 30 pm at the Belmond Methodist church with burial in Belmond cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew E. Followwill
Belmond
Iowa
Harold Hawk
Belmond Hospital
Olah
Zelma
Olen Whitacre
Bakersfield
Calif
Neal
Kanawha
Darwin
Lamont
Margaret
Moravia
Lowell
East Moline
Winfred
Carat
Floyd Brashar
Milton
Patricks
Ronald Bivins
Los Angeles
Jim
Numa
Fred
Independence
Frank Testo
Tacoma
Wash
Dick Lowe
Seymour
Methodist
Belmond Cemetery
Young Adults Help Ahee Family Move to Farm
The E. A. B. church Sunday School class assisted the Donald Ahee family with their move to the farm west of Hell. A cooperative dinner followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. B. Church
Donald Ahee
Theil Strunk
Hell
Dick Johnson
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Melissa Felton
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Melissa Felton. The roll call featured Glimpses from Ireland and included letters from a visitor, country descriptions, an Irish joke and readings. Mrs Preston Especk read an article by Rear Admiral Richard E. Bird titled Why We're Going Back to the South Pale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Melissa Felton
Ireland
Island
Preston Especk
Richard E. Bird
South Pale
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Marjorie Sandifer
C. R. Sandifer
Marjorie
Thomas H. Ewall
H. B. _ Ewall
Ommaha
Nebraska
Sandifer
Iowa State College
Ames
Rita Halden
Caurcnes
Unionvlle
C. B.S
E. G. Hawk
REV. Zerbes
Scott-Bradley
George Nott
Paul Dicks
Don Sears
Pat Stoner
Nancy Moffitt
Jerry Pettibone
Barbara Shaw
Helen Magison
Des. Moines
SCOUT
E. T. C. Club
Luse
Matthew Followwill
20Th Century
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