Broshar Cutkomp wedding in Drake University chapel
Mina JoEllen Broshar and Arnold D. Cutkomp were married at 1 PM on December 31, 1949, in Drake University Christian church Des Moines. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Marvin O Salisbury with Miss Martha Evans and Howard Hamill as attendants. The couple will reside in Ankeny. both work in Des Moines with the State Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina JoEllen Broshar
Paul Broshar
Arnold D. Cutkomp
Chet.Cutkomp
Columbus Junction
Drake University Christian Church
Des Moines
Marvin O. Salisbury
Martha E. Evans
Howard Hamill
Miss Evans
Hamill
Cuthamp
Moravia
Joyce Clark
Charles Clark
Mystic
Richard McCrory
Harry McCrory
M. R. Gonzales
Max Hammond
Oakdale
Vera Jean Matherly Weds Bernard E in Moravia Unionville ceremony
Vera Jean Matherly and Bern ard E of Centerville were married February 21 at the Unionville Christian church. Rev. Ruse officiated as Maxine Matherly and Wayne McDanel served as attendants. The bride wore blue satin and the groom a blue suit. The couple will reside at the Tilimont apartments in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Vera Jean
Bernard E
Fahon
Centerville
McMahon
Christian Parsonagé
Unionville
Ruse
Maxine Matherly
Wayne McDanel
Mrs Cameron Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday with Mrs T B Cameron. Members named cities from neighboring states for roll call and heard talks on the border area with Mrs Frank Rogers covering South Dakota Minnesota and Missouri and Mrs Ira Robb discussing Illinois Nebraska and Wisconsin. Mrs T R Gardner read Holland letters about gifts to the friends abroad. A Red Cross contribution was taken and recordings opened and closed the gathering. Guest Mrs C C Coulson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
T. B. Cameron
Frank Rogers
South Dakota
Minnesota
Missouri
Ira Robb
Illinois
Nebrak
Wisconsin
T. R. Gardner
Frionda
Holland
the Red Cross
C. C. Coulson
W S C S Meeting At Mrs Morgan's Home
The W S C S of Grace Methodist Church will meet on Wednesday March 16 at two o'clock. Mrs Gerald Morgan hosts the gathering with Mrs J W Halden in charge of devotionals and Mr Lee Hiatt as program leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Grace Methodist Church
Gerald Morgan
J. W. Halden
Lee Hiatt
Supper Guests Sunday at Frank Wilson Home
Dr A P Keast Miss Betty Warren of Ottumwa Miss Carole King of Albia Virgi DeBoof of New Sharon Rev Warnelta McConnell Annabelle Walter and Charlene Mahin of Albia were Sunday evening supper guests at the Frank Wilson home west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Keast
Betty Warren
Ottumwa
Carole King
Albia
Virgi.DeBoof
New Sharon
Warnelta McConnell
Annabelle Walter
Charlene Mahin
Frank Wilson
Town
Moravia Chapter 64 C. E. School of Instruction
March 14 1950 Moravia chapter hosts afternoon 1 00 p m and evening 7 30 p m instruction at Methodist church with Mrs Viola Bullock as instructor at 609 pm price one dollar per plate reservations with Mrs Louemma Palmer or Mrs Dorothy Turner Marie Evans Wi M Biffle Gollaber See
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
C. E
Viola Bullock
Methodist Church
Louemma Palmer
Dorothy Turner
Marie Evans
Biffle Gollaber
Boosters Club to Entertain Wives in April Dinner
Moravia Booster club will host wives of members at the April dinner and meeting weather permitting. A rural church site is being considered and road conditions will be weighed. Committee members are Carl Black, C. C. Coulsday, and Don Wolf. The group endorsed re election of the present city administration and named a nominating committee. Superintendent Card briefed on school operations and district reorganization plans, noting rural taxes may rise while town levies fall and some rural schools may stay open with higher standards. Certificates for basketball letters were awarded after a ham dinner served by the Legion Auxiliary. Coach Jim Morrison reviewed the season with the players and cheerleaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Unionville
Rathbun
Card
Planet Neediva
Legion Auxiliary
Jim Morrison
Imogene Tisue Hosts Sunshine Club Meeting
The Sunshine club met with Imogene Tisue on Wednesday March 1. Members visited and sewed carpet rags in the afternoon they played games and exchanged gifts. Guests included Dorothy Perry Kenneth Robert C Gladfeldey Harley Tisue and Ray Harrison. The next meeting will be at Leah Tisues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rissie Gladfelder
Nellie Gladfelder
Marjorie Tisue
Darlene
Mamie Tisue
Lela Harrison
Celig McDanél
Nellie Gladfeldey
Dorothy Perry
Kenneth
Robert C. Gladfeldey
Harley Tisue
Ray Harrison
Leah Tisues
Thank you for your kind thoughts during my illness
Mrs Kenneth Daniels expresses heartfelt thanks to all who sent cards letters and gifts during hospital stay and to neighbors for acts of kindness to her family and herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Daniels
Thanking All Who Remember Me During Hospital Stay
Albert Brain expresses gratitude for cards and sympathy received during his hospital stay and notes he is slowly recovering at his son Borig t Hedrick's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bori Gt Hedrick
Albert Brain
Cloyeds Return Home After 1945 Visit
Mr and Mrs Wendell Cloyed of Heidelburg Germany arrived in Moravia after a two week trip to the United States. They toured Washington and Moravia visiting relatives including Willard Cloyed and Mr and Mrs Bob Hutchings. Their homecoming marks his first visit since 1945. The party flew from Germany, paused in Iceland due to engine trouble, and then continued to the east coast. They plan to visit Mrs Cloyed’s parents Mr and Mrs Richard Allen at Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Cloyed
Heidelburg
Germany
United States
Willard Cloyeds
Bob Hutchings
Washington, D. C
Moravia
Hutchings
Carl
New York
Iceland
Cloved
Richard Allen
Iconium
Studio to Take Farm Family Pictures Tuesday
Des Moines studio changes photo date to Tuesday March 14 at the community building for a Union feature on Moravia farm families. Farm families invited by mail or by ecard or phone Union office. Lloyd Studio may offer additional pictures with no obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyda Studio
Des Moines
Union
Moravia
Lloyd Studio
Veachs Sponsor Freezer Demonstration at Legion
Veach Implement and the International Harvester company will hold a frozen food demonstration at the Legion building Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A Des Moines home economist will demonstrate modern methods of food preservation. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach Implement Company
International Harvester Company
Legion Building
Des Moines
Sister of Mrs. Lynch's Services Here Tuesday
Daisy McMillian sister of Mrs. G D Lynch died Sunday night in a Columbia Missouri hospital after weeks there Funeral services were held Tuesday in Kirksville at Robert Davis Funeral Home with Rev Jolly officiating Burial followed in Moravia Cemetery Attending were Mrs Fanchen Winslet Mrs John Tohngon and Mrs Clifford Boyer with Mrs Lynch accompanying them home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy McMillian
G. D. Lynch
Columbia, Mo
Kirksville
Robert Davis
Mr. Jolly
Moravia
Fanchen Winslet
John Tohngon
Clifford Boyer
Lynch
Dr A Keast Speaks At Grace Methodist MYF Service
Dr A P Keast Ottumwa district superintendent of Methodist churches delivered the address at a Grace Methodist church MYF special service Sunday evening. Participants included Skip Broshar, Donnie Sears, Virgil De Boof, Carol King, Betty Warren, Karl Tuttle, George Winsler, and John Wilson with district cabinet members. The cabinet met in the afternoon with Mrs Carl Black as youth leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Keast
Ottumwa
MYF
Grace Methodist Church
Skip Broshar
Donnie Sears
Virgil de Boof
New Sharon
Carol King
Albia
Betty Warren
Mra
Karl Tuttle
George Winsler
John Wilson
District Cabinet
Cabinet
Carl Black
Rebecca Lodge Presents Traveling Emblem to Moulton
A Moravia Rebekah Lodge number 104 delegation visited Moulton on Thursday for a regular meeting of Moulton Welcome Lodge. The traveling emblem Rebecca at the Well was presented with help from Mrs. Ralph Pfannebeckey, Mrs. Gerald Morgan, Mrs. Raymond Ashby, and Mrs. Ivan Harsh. Mrs. J.P. Day was soloist with Thelma Luss as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Progressive club cooperative supper held at Veach home
The Progressive club held a cooperative supper at the home of Mr and Mrs John Veach Monday evening March 8. Six tables of bales at mate with prizes awarded to Nop Ward Theo Miller Mya Carl AIuttle and Mrs Garnet McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
John Veach
Prises
Nop
Theo Miller
Carl Aiuttle
Garnet McDonough
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule
Cavitue Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa invites worshippers to Sunday school at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon Forget Not Official Board meeting follows at 7:00 p m Jeains said Let us go into the house of the Lord We invite you to worship with us Wesley Methodist Church Warnelta McConnell minister 945 morning worship sermon Forget Not 1030 church school worship somewhere join us for worship The tone mirrors a local church notices page with two congregations and identical sermon title Forget Not
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Watnelta McConnell
Jeans
Wesley Methodist Church
Warnelta McConnell
Church notices from Earl Rabuck and Fairview Methodist
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Earl E Rabuck offers Sunday School at 10:00 a m Worship at 6 30 p m Youth fellowship at 7 80 p m Preaching at 7 80 p m Thursday church night features cooperative supper The town and country rural life institute program is at 7 80 Listen to One Great Hour CBS March 11 7 00 to 7 30 p m Fairview Methodist holds Sunday School at 9 00 a m Public worship at 9 45 a m Sermon titles include Only a Well Digger and Like Father Like Son Another church, Rhodes, offers Bible School at 10 00 a m Lord's Supper and preaching at 11 00 a m Billy Schaffner delivers Marks of a Living Church at 8 0 p m Bible study time T 80 p m Location to be announced Friday evangelistic services move to Wednesday at 7 80 with congregational singing special music Bible quiz and gospel preaching Transportation help available by calling 141
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Harold Mason
Town and Country Rural Life Institute
CBS Marsh
Fairview Methodist
Dereon
Billy Schaffner
Church of Christ Iconium Service Schedule
At Iconium Church of Christ Bible school begins at 10:00 a.m. with the Lord's supper at 11:00 a.m. Acts 20:7, singing and preaching of God's word follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Iconium
Bible School
Nazarene Church Service and Sunday School Schedule
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor A. Hahn offers Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with superintendent Mrs. F A Hahn, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and an 8:00 p.m. evening service. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Young people host zone rally in Lacona Friday afternoon and evening. March emphasizes Sunday school progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
A. Hahn
F. A. Hahn
Lacona
Witherbys Honored At Farewell Party
Mrs. Carrie Tisue hosted a small farewell party Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Witherby who were to move Monday to Oxford Ohio. Two tables of games were played and pie coffee and mints were served at the end of the evening. A subscription renewal appeal followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Tisue
Albert Witherby
Oxford
Ohio
Pearson and Coulkon in Bes case details
H L Pearson and W M C G Coulkon appear in a Bes related matter with brief references to negotiations or proceedings. The fragment mentions both individuals as participants or actors in an ongoing case or dispute. Further context remains unreadable in the clipping.
Rural Life Institute at B U B Friday Night
The Town and Country Rural Life Institute session at the Evangelical United Brethren church will discuss The Effective Town and Country Church. A covered dish fellowship precedes the panel discussion led by E C Boom Leo Wilson Walter Cerka and J Arthur Eveland. The event is open to the public and Moravia hosts the final Iowa meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Rural Life Institute
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Iowa
Moravia
E. C. Boom
Leo Wilson
Walter Cerka
J. Arthur Eveland
Minnes Named County Clerk in Contested Election Deal
Last week J D Minnes was sworn in as county clerk for the remainder of the term under a compromise from a closely decided election. Mage Luse leaves after 11 years. Gloria Cortesio of Mysticia is retained as deputy clerk and has seven years in the office. Mrs J L Johnson stays as salutant with three years. Moravia resident Mr Milney, a former telegraph operator, bank cashier and postmaster, now works as a bookkeeper for the Success Barber Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Minnes
Mage Luse
Ben
Moravia
Success Barber Supply
Moravia High School Activities and Junior High Tourney
Summary notes Moravia high school events March include a benefit girls basketball game versus Lovilia at Blakesburg, a junior class skating party in Albia, and a junior high basketball tournament at Moulton March 14 to 17. Class tournament games span at least another week amid variable bus service and reseeding work on school grounds. Measles and mumps cases are reported, and grass avoidance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Moravia High
Lovilia
Blakesburg
Albia
Moulton
Jolly Dozen Club Meets With Virgie Herron
The Jolly Dozen club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Virgie Herron. Rook provided entertainment and prizes were won by Miss Clara Irelan and Mrs. Birdie Main. Mrs. Otha Taylor won the door prize. Refreshments included ice cream, cake, candy, nuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dozen
Virgie Herron
Rook
Clara Irelan
Birdie Main
Otha Taylor
Farm Bureau Membership Drive Nears Completion
Appanoose County Farm Bureau plans to finish its membership drive within ten days. Walnut township leads by quota completion. Wells township reports only one member left. Predicted early finishers include Chariton Sharon Udell Washington townships. Captains to contact prospects. regional supervisor George Albee urged maximizing new members for Farm Mutual Insurance affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap-panoose County Farm Bureau
Walnut Township
Carl Stevenson
Wells Township
Chariton
Sharon
Udell
Washington
George Albee
Regions
Iowa Farm Mutual Insurance Company
Puregu
Ghat
Tlreau
Smith on Honor Roll at Simpson College
Richard Smith, a freshman at Simpson College in Indianola, earned a place on the honor roll for the first semester with a grade of 0.13.
Two Directors and Treasurer To Be Elected Monday
Local notices outline the election of two school board directors and a treasurer at the Community building Monday. Incumbents include Wm Woodward Mrs MacFatridge seeking re election. Curtis Tomlin aims to replace Bert Turner. Names appear with terms and prior service in the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Turner
Wm. Woodward
Rowena McFattidge
MacFatridge
Curtis Tomlin
Alereed
Board of Education
George Firkins
Merle Johnson
Frank Lather
McFatridge
John Dilla
J N Funkhouser obituary from Moravia Iowa notes birth and death
Jesse N Funkhouser born August 3 1878 in Champaign County Illinois died February 20 at Smith hospital Albia aged 73 years 6 months 17 days He married Dora McCrory October 15 1901 she died November 9 1945 They had three children Arthur Gillaspie Carl Funkhouser and Charjes Barna He leaves 14 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren one sister Mae Maddox four brothers and two sisters predeceased him He lived in Montoe and Appanoosy counties Wrote with Salem United Brethren then Moravia church Member of Moravia LO C F and Rebekah lodges Funeral February 23 at 2 p m in Moravia E UB church with Dr C L Young and Rev Earl Rabuck officiating Burial Hillcrest cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse N. Funkhouser
Jacob
Margaret Funkhouser
Champaign County
Smith Hospital
Albia
Eldora McCrory
Childdren
Arthur Gillaspie
Carl W. Funkhouser
Iona Palla
Charjes Barna
Centarville
Mae Maddox
Dudley
Mont Toe
Appanoosy
Salem
United Brethren Church
D. W. Snender
Moravia
Rebekah
E.U.B
C. L. Young
Earl Rabuck
Hillcrest Cemetery
Card of Thanks for J N Funkhouser Death
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of our father J N Funkhouser and for the floral offering. Signed by Mr and Mrs Arthur Gillaupie, Mr and Mrs Carl W Funkhouser, Mr and Mrs Charles Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Funkhouser
Arthur Gillaupie
Carl W. Funkhouser
Charles Burns
Red Cross Breakfast Kickoff in Centerville Reports Awards
The Red Cross kick off breakfast at the Church of Christ in Centerville last Wednesday recognized Gray Ladies and awardees. Mrs U O Main Mrs Paul Broshar Mrs Chester Brouhart and Mrs Fanehen Winsle received one year sleeve bars. Mrs McCrory chairs Moravia drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCrory
Frank Whaley
Leonard Palmer
Louis Schaffner
D. E, Bishop
Gerald Morgan
A. ©. Main
Red Cross
Church of Christ
Centerville
Gray Ladies of the Red Cross Unit
Mra
U. 0
Main
Paul Broshar
Chester Brouhart
Fanehen Winsle
McCrory Ia
Moravia
Moravia Library Board Votes Improvements after Meeting
Moravia public library board met Saturday evening hearing reports and approving expenditures for two tons of coal and repairs to the north door including a new lock. Presley Horner was named to manage the work. Union officials McFatridge Woodward and Bishop will coordinate with the librarian to select and purchase new books. The Legion Auxiliary purchased The Fun Encyclopedia for one week loan. Story hour led by Mary Low McDonough and Letha Schaffner drew good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Public Library Board
Presley Horner
Legion Auxiliary
Mary Low McDonough
Letha Schaffner
Mrs. Morgan Reports California School Life and Notables
In a Los Angeles letter to her son, Mrs. W. H. Morgan details life at Chadwick School Rolling Hills with 200 students and 80 teachers on 160 acres. She notes tuition of 2000 for 10 months, famous pupils including daughters of Joan Crawford and Gracie Allen, and local flora and birds at Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H.morgan
Los Angeles
Berdine Muir
Gerald Morgan
Grand
Joan Crawford
Geo, Burns
Gracie Allen
Hoge Carmichael
Bennie Goodman
Ronald I
Jang Wyman
Richie Weter
Heins
Jean
Broken Home
Mrs. Morgan
Moravia
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Mildred Tarbell
The Clover Leaf club met with Mildred Tarbell on a Wednesday. Members and visitors enjoyed piecing quilt blocks and a lovely dinner. Attendees included George Hammond, Gertrude Penfield, Pearl Free, Merla Dicks, Lloyd Masaman, Verna McAnninch, Fern Penfield, Vanchie Tarbell, Arlo Fenton, Mansel Tarbell, Eddie and John Tarbell, and the hostess. Next meeting slated with Glena Dicks on March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Mildred Tarbell
George
Hammond
Gertrude Penfield
Tommy
Pearl Free
Mia
Merla Dicks
Lloyd Masaman
Verna McAnninch
Fern Penfield
Vanchie Tarbell
Arlo Fenton
Mansel Tarbell
Freddie
Kensington Club Meeting With Mrs Louise Oehler
The Kensington club met with Mrs. Louise Oehler on Thursday afternoon March 2. Roll call answered by Current Events. Mrs. D. E. Bishop read The Physical Beauty of Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Lynch Mrs. Witherby and Mrs. Bishop sang hymns. Refreshments of heavenly hash cookies coffee and mints were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Louing Oehler
D. E. Bishop
Abraham Lincoln
Community thanks for kindness and floral gifts
A brief thanks from the Peterson family for the many kind deeds and floral offerings received during their time of sorrow. Mrs. W. E. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hegerman, Mr. and Mrs. Wim. Steffen, Margaret Peterson, and grandchildren express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Peterson
Wm. Hegerman
Wim. Steffen Margaret Peterson
Baby born Sunday March 6 at Centerville hospital
A newborn was delivered Sunday March 6 at Joseph Hospital in Centerville to Mrs My and Mr Usis. The infant’s birth occurred at Centerville’s Joseph Hospital with the family of local residents welcoming the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wera Oe
Usis
the Joseph Hospital
Centerville
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JoEllen Broshar
Vera Jean Matherly
Mrs. Cameron
Boosters Club
Imogene Tisue
Sunshine
CLUB
Sunshine Club
Veachs
Dr, Keast
Rebekahs
Bupper
Dhode
Witherbys
Abcord
Nofice the Antiquity Lodge No
H. L. Pearson, W. M. C. G. Coulkon, Bes
Rural Life Institute
B.U.B
Farm Bureau
Mystic Girl
California
Louise Oehler
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