Fred Gorden 71 Dies After Illness in Centerville
Fred Gorden 71 of 1005 West Washington Canterville died Sunday Feb 6 1977 at Golden Age Manor after a long illness He was a farmer near Utell before moving to Greenville in 1948 where he worked as a shipping clerk for Ashworth Brothers Manufacturing Co Health failing in 1967 led him to Centerville He was born Sept 8 1905 in Udell son of O A and Anna Persons Gorden He married Merle Weatherly July 18 1929 He was a member of First Baptist Church Centerville He attended Udell High School and Drake University Surviving are his wife one daughter Mrs Lloyd Bahn er and son in law Quakertown Pa three grandsons Michael David Bruce three brothers Elmer Centerville W J Gorden Udell and Lester Gorden Rt 2 Centerville He was preceded by his parents and two brothers Floyd and John Memorial includes a newspaper verse and remembrance.
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Fred G. Gorden
Washington
Canterville
Golden Age Manor
Mr. Gorden
Utell
Greenville
Ashworth Brothers Manufacturing Co
Centerville
Udei
O. A
Anna Persons
Udell
Lester Gorden
Rt. 2
Floyd
John
Fred Gorden
Gardner
God
Card of Thanks for support during illness and death
The family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for prayers sympathy flowers memorials food cards and help during the illness and death of their husband father and grandfather Special appreciation to Golden Age Manor staff Dr Parks and Dr Brummitt for care Rev Oelke and the ladies of First Baptist Church for the dinner.
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Golden Age Manor
Parks
Dr. Brummitt
Rev. Oelke
The
First Baptist Church
Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits Report
Attendance at Sunday School was 18 with four birthday offerings. Numerous visits and gatherings are noted, including Emil Longs with various relatives, Rex Wells family, Delmont Moffitts, Daphne Shepard at the Lains, and other social calls. A funeral meal was served for Mrs. Quist, and the Piano Kitchen Band performed in Seymour.
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Buri Brown
Emil Long
Rex Wells
George Lain
Lowell Shepard
Daphne Shepard
Delores Shepard
Ruth McNair
Delmont Moffitt
Leola Lain
Joyce Phillips
Centerville
Billy Long
Gary Long
World Day of Prayer Observed at Grace United Methodist
Friday service at Grace United Methodist Church marked the World Day of Prayer with a Prelude by Grace Whitehead and directing by Alice Woodward. Natalie Hiatt and Judy Moore presented solos, prayers by several members, poems by Wilma Whicker, and a closing hymn and blessing by Pastor Jo Hoover. The event emphasized ecumenical unity and spiritual reflection through songs poems and prayers.
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Grace United Methodist Church
Grace Whitehead
Eader
Alice Woodward
Jesus
Natalie Hiatt
Nancy Klampe
Doris Main
Judy Moore
Venetah Twbaugh
Vickie Moore
Wilma Whicker
God
Violet Perry
Imogene Tisue
Jo Hoover
Local Notables Share News of Salem Community Life
Residents from Salem and nearby towns attend hospital visits, birthdays, funerals, and family gatherings. Notable mentions include Clarence Whitehead, Gene Huff, and Ella Tarbell Quist as the community notes span hospital stays, celebrations, and condolences within Monore County.
Local Family Visits and Home News Tidbits
Mr and Mrs Paul Bangell Jr and their son Chris visited in Fhesday for tests. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gray visited in Brighton. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Daniele met in Des Moines to get acquainted with their new granddaughter. Edison returned from Florida after two months away. A belated birthday dinner for Mrs Wayne Blumer was held at her home with Mr and Mrs Ver D Kastec and sons, Mr and Mrs Clifford Offill and daughter, and Mrs Forrest VanBenthuysen hosting the Past Matrons club. Mrs Maurice J Rump and Mrs Mary Meadows returned home after visiting the Del Frede residence in Schleswig.
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Paul Bangell, Jr
Chris
Lloyd Gray
Brighton
Kenneth Daniele
Des Moines
Mervin
Edison
Florida
Wayne Blumer
Ver. D. Kastec
Clinton
Clifford Offill
Ottumwa
Forrest VanBenthuysen
Maurice J. Rump
Mary Meadows
del Frede
Schleswig
Moravia Eastern Star Holds Regular Meeting
The Moravia Eastern Star met Tuesday with Mrs. Bill Robinson presiding as worthy matron. After the business session, refreshments of cookies coffee tea and cold drinks were served by Martyn Robinson and Wanda Van Benthuysen.
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Eastern Star
Moravia
Bill Robinson
Martyn Robinson
Wanda van Benthuysen
Green Thumb program offers home repairs for seniors and low income
SLEDA will assist with repairs to homes through the Green Thumb program. A handyman team will assess needed repairs and, after materials are paid for, the work will be completed. Eligibility targets seniors or low income households. Call SIEDA at 856-8437 for details.
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S.leda
Citzens
Sieda Office
Brownie Troop Meeting Notes March 8
Brownie Troop five held a March 8 meeting with seven members and two leaders present. After business, we started nut cups for the Senior Citizens and then played a nature treasure hunt outside. Denise brought cookies. Reporter Jeannie.
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Denise
Boy Scouts Prepare for Spring Show in Corydon
Conestoga Wagon district Boy Scout leaders attend Round Table meetings in Chariton on March 3 and Centerville on March 7 to pick tickets and set reservations for the April 14 show. Top ticket seller wins binoculars. leaders report totals to Richard Cahill. The Wayne County Fairgrounds in Corydon hosts the event April 16 from noon to 6 pm. additional info available from Chill.
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Conestoga Wagon District
Chariton
Methodist Church
Centerville
Drake Avenue Christian Church
Ailso
Richard Cahill
Corydon
Wayne County Fairgrounds
Chill
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Salem
Mies Haral Hellyer
Clarence Whitehead
Mary McFattidge
Elbert Peery
Monroe County Hospital
Join Huff
Knoxville
Tory Huff
Jason
Gene Huff
Gaynelle Sandeen
Fred Sandeen
Becky
June Moss
Bonnie
Tammy Robinson
Terry Rose
Hage
Dick Hellyer
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Merle Prater
Jason Huff
Ella Tarbell Quist
Lloyd Brown
Elbert Perry
Albia Hospital
Ella Quist
Clarence
Russell Brown
Floyd Brown
Hazel Hellyer
Robert Kain
Bobby Whitehead
Colorado
Sandra Miller
Topeka
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Moravia High School
Maude Whitehead
B. F. Whitehead
Grace United Methodist
Edward McCord
Turner Funeral Home
Ella Tarbeil Quist
Lyle Cloved
Reggie Marlin
Minnesota
Lyle
Virginia
John Huff
Tarv Huff
Sherri Schmell
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