Lindskoog Announces Campaign for Fourth District
John Lindskoog a 43 year old Appanoose County farmer launched his Democratic bid for Congress in the fourth district. He named Luke Norberg as his manager and outlined farm parity goals and faster action for fair prices for perishables while criticizing the incumbent Karl LeCompte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lindskoog
Appanoose
Steve Carter
Lindskoog
Luke Norberg
Monroe County
Albia
Yamily
Washington
Lindsbeog
Congress
GOP
Karl LeCompte
Benson
Methodist Church
American Legion
Ottumwa Milk Pioueers Association
Sandy
Vicki
Mike
Moravia Woman Millemon-Zaboxa Dies in New York
Mrs Millemon Zaboxa aged 29 died following the birth of a son March 11 1956 in New York City at 8 30 am She was daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Millemon mother of seven children and wife of Paul Zabola Funeral services were held at 9 00 am Monday March 12 in New York with many relatives in Moravia and surrounding areas listed among mourners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Event
Moravia
Lfe
New’ York City
W. L. Millemon
Iethe A Joan
Terry
Robert
Lynda
Suzetta Marie
Paul Dr
Goughnour family moves to Mediapolis Iowa
Mr and Mrs Richard Goughnour relocate from Des Moines to Mediapolis Iowa where he will hold a similar post with the New Era newspaper published by Walden Smith a former Moravia resident Mediapolis lies near Burlington where Richards mother Mrs Harry Pearson resides
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Goughnour
Des Moines
Mediapolis
Iowa
Ajtoons
New Era
Walden Smith
Moravia
Howard Smitth
Burlington
Richard
Harry Pearson
Staat Conducts Quarterly Conference at Grace Methodist
Rev Everett Staat district superintendent of the Grace Methodist church conducted the quarterly conference Thursday evening. The meeting voted to raise the pastor's salary. Delegates Basil Tadlock and Richard Tubaugh were named for the annual conference June 9 to 11. Lay leaders are Maurles Walter and Ralph Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Staat
Grace Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Basil Tadlock
Richard Tubaugh
Maurles Walter
Ralph Turner
Sophomore Girls Host Leap Year Party at Y Bar
Janie Sawyer and Yvonne Gardner hosted the sophomore girls at a Leap Year party on Wednesday night. Refreshments included sandwiches potato chips cookies nuts and candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Sawyer
Yvonne Gardner
Moravia Junior High Girls Reach Finals in Tournament
Moravia junior high girls advanced to the finals after beating Udell 31-26 and Numa 37-21. Card led scoring in both rounds with 17 and 18 points, respectively, while VanDorin and Paxston also contributed. They were set to face Mystic in the Udell finals on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Junior High
Numa
Cincinnati
Cincy
Inman
Hope
Ellison
Udell
Card
VinDorin
Paxston
Alo
VanDorin
Blumer
Kaater
O'Conner
DuVall
Gardyner
Burton
Robinson
Turner
Moravia
Mystic
Mystic Girls
Last Rites Saturday For Phil Schreiner
Phillip D. Schreiner died March 7 1956 at age 81 in Moravia Iowa follow his birth in Gnaden hutton Ohio April 8 1874 He lived in Moravia most of life and was a longtime hardware retailer His survivors include wife Edna daughters Maxine and Marie one grandson James Evans brothers Jake and Charley A Friday March 20 funeral at Turner funeral home with Masonic graveside rites at Hillcrest Cemetery Attendees listed from nearby towns reflect community ties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip D. Schreiner
Jacob
Margaret Schreiner
Gnaden
Hutton
Ohio
Moravia
Lfe
Edna Gearhart
Vivien
Maxine Wakefield
Marie Evans
Evangelical
United Brethren Church
Effilin
Ledge
Edna
Maxine
Marie
James Howard Evans
Jake
Charley
Ollie
Iowa
Turner Funeral Home
Lynn King
Hillcrest Cemetery
Charles Schreiner
Edgar Schreiner
Dale Schriener
Moville
Paul’ Strohl
Council Bluffs
Oma McCord
Eddyville
Pearl Brothar
Forest
Freda
Saundra Gearhart
George Brundage
Centerville
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Tributes
Card thanks neighbors friends and relatives for acts of love and sympathy after the loss of husband and father Edna Schreiner Bill and Maxine Wakefield Howan Marie and James Evans express appreciation for floral tributes and support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Schreiner
Bill and
Maxine Wakefield Howan
Marie
James Evans
Ole Christy Hostess to Shaghai Club
The Shanghai club met with The Christy on March 7. Members and visitors enjoyed a delicious dinner. Names include Bertha Overturf, Fred, Doris N. and Barbara Christy, Bert and Hazel Rinehart, Iceal Scott, Anna Landgrebe, Gerald, Lorraine and Mike Rinehart, Cora Murphy, Alice Taylor, Wayne, Doris, Elaine, Joyce Christy, Amy Hiner, and Iole Christy. The next meeting is March 21 with Amy Hiner. Nut meats were selected as the day’s task. Alice Taylor won the guess-what.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Christy
Bertha Overturf
Fred
Doris N
Barbara Christy
Bert
Hazel Rinehart
Iceal Scott
Anna Landgrebe
Gerald
Lorraine
Mike Rinehart
Cora Murphy
Alice Taylor
Wayne
Doris
Elaine
Joyce Christy
Amy Hiner
Iole Christy
Methodist Evangelistic Services At University Park
Rev Merne Harris a Methodist speaker leads evangelistic services at the University Park Methodist church starting Sunday evening and continuing through next week with Rev Grenfell conducting the remainder of the two week series Gr H M Couchenour CGEL president at University Park was scheduled but may be unable to attend due to heart tests and cancelled speaking engagements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Merne Harris
Chicago Evangelistic Instiute
University Park
John Grenfell
Gr. H. M. Couchenour
CGEL
Moravia Rebekahs Plan Lovilia Convention in Albia
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday with noble grand Mrs. Ray mond Ashby. Plans were set for the Lovilia convention in Albia on March 22 and a district convention at Centerville on April 23. Social hour featured sandwiches mints coffee served by Mrs. Ivan Harsh and Mrs. Harold Hudgens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lovilla
Albia
Mettie Roland
Centerville
Ivan Harsh
Harold Hudgens
Local social notes in Unionville and surrounding areas
Mrs. Pearl Hiner spent Friday night with Mrs. Ola Stanley in Unionville. Des Moines visitors joined her mother Mrs. Lester Barin for the weekend. Sunday guests included Mrs. Buckmaster and Mr. and Mrs. Max McDonough and children. Funeral attendance for P. D. Schreiner noted. Several local families hosted and visited, with hospital, revival, and funeral events cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jier Hays
Blakesburg
Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Otha Taylor
Gerald Bogart
Pearl Hiner
Delmar
Chris Bogart
John Callen
Monroe County
Albia
Zell Callen
James Rogers
Waterloo
Frank Rogers
Versal Hough
Eddyville
A. J. Brown
Osa
Iconium
Birdie Mann
Harry Lemaster
Charles Kelmnett
Fairfield
Evie Runnells
Guy Roberts
Merl Henderson
Dale
Allerton
Fred Tillmont
Glenys
Margaret Fenton
Unionville
Delila Fenton
Centerville
Janice Porter
Baptist Church
Kindig
Georgia Pangburn
Perry Carter
Hazel Hellyer
John Platt
Faye
Wm. Woodward
Colfax
G Woodward
Frank Woodwards
Charles Broshar
Gretchen Purvis
Tom Robb
Washington
Taylor Leonard
Dezie Eastwood
Oggood
Courcnes First Christian Church Sunday Schedule
Mrs Birdie Main Superintendent leads Sunday School at 10 a m and Communion at 11 a m. Sunday 7 30 p m Bible Study on Daniel 6th chapter led by Mrs Perry. Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs O D DuValls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Birdie Main
Daniel
Perry Leader
Ladies Aid
Mra
D. DuVall
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev. Lynn J. King presides with Earl Boyer as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. communion service. Evening service features Methodist evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Council of Administration meeting Tuesday March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren’ Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Council of Administration
Nazarene Church Schedule and Meetings
Church of the Nazarene announces Rev. Donald R. Tfurman as pastor. Frank Woodward serves as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m and 11:60 a.m Whip Service at 6:45 p.m Peoples meeting and Junior Society at 7:30 p.m Evangelistic service. Prayer meeting Wednesday March 21 at 7:30 p.m at Mr and Mrs Woodward's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. ‘T'furman
Frank Woodward
Grace Methodist Church Evangelist Ahead in March Events
Grace Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening services at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service Friday March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Choir practice announced for Monday. Dr Couch enour rests four weeks. Rev Merne Harris to lead. W S C meeting at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday March 21 at the church with invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Couchenour
Merne Harris
Rally Held at Nazarene Church in Mora Via
The N P P zone rally gathered Monday evening at the Church of the Nazarene in Mora via Rev Harold Henry pastor of Ottumwa First Church of the Nazarene was guest speaker Special music came from the local and Aller ton churches Attendance banner was won by Allerton church with 22 present Delegations came from Centerville Chariton Allerton and Albia churches Rev Paul Madden of Albia presided at the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Moravia
Harold .Henry
Ottumwa
Allerton
Centerville
Chariton
Albia
Paul Madden
N F M Holds Regular Meeting At Mrs Warren Home
The N F M S met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Clyde Warren's home south of town. Mrs Frank Woodward led devotions and two hymns. After the business session, Mrs Donald Thurman, superintendent of study, directed the missionary lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Warren
Frank Woodward
Donald Thurman
Grace Methodist Church Night Features Music Program
The Grace Methodist church held its monthly night with a cooperative supper and social in the church hall. Committee members included Mrs. Curtis Tomlin, Mrs. Rowena McFatridge, and Mrs. T. J. Luse. Nursery and primary groups performed, plus a brass quintet and poems by Mrs. T. J. Luse and G. E. Luse. Group singing was led by Mrs. Ralph McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Curtis Tomlin
Rowena McFatridge
T. J. Luse
Karen Woodward
Donna Woodward
Carol Main
Richard Mason
Ronald VanZante
Linda Coulson
Gary Charity
Bob Stoan
G. E. Luse
Ralph McDonough
U B Church Dinner Served by Ladies Aid
The E U B Ladies Aid will host a Wednesday March 21 dinner featuring minute steak mashed potatoes gravy peas carrots and scalloped corn for attendees in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Ladies Aid
Sunshine Club Meeting At Mrs Jess Gladfelder
The Sunshine club met with Mr and Mrs Jess Gladfelder on March 7. Members quilted Darlene's quilt, enjoyed a cooperative dinner, and played games with prizes won by Marjory Tisue Celia McDanel Rissie Gladfelder and Darlene Gladfelder. The next meeting is set for April 4 with Marjory Tisue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunshine Club
Jess Gladfelder
Darlene
Marjory Tisue
Celia McDanel
Rissie Gladfelder
Darlene Gladfelder
Anniversary and Birthday Gatherings Across Local Homes
Local residents shared meals and visits over the weekend. Russell Hughes and Cheryl marked Hughes 31st anniversary and Cheryl’s birthday while Lynette Moffatt returned home with her parents after a visit. Various families hosted dinners, calls, and trips to Des Moines and Albia and attended REA day events, hospital visits, and skating rink outings across Fairfield Lacona Promise City and Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hughes
Cheryl
Lynette Moffatt
Robert Morte
Fairfield
Richard Bentzinger
Hughes
Lynette
K. V. Gladfelder
Jess Gladfelder
Robert C
Thanks for cards and prayers after hospital stay
Mrs. Alberta Spencer expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers and kind deeds shown to her and her family during illness praying blessings on all who offered support and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Spencer
Thanks to all who sent flowers and cards during my hospital stay
Blench Kincade expresses gratitude for flowers, cards, and kindness received while in the hospital and after returning home.
Moravia Boys Basketball to State Tournament
Moravia basketball boys advance to the Des Moines state tournament on Thursday with four listed games. Afternoon matchups include town city St Marys versus Hull and Davenport against Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln. Evening pairings feature Hayfield versus Emmetsburg Catholic and Charles City against Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Des Moines
Tow City St. Marys
Hull
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Abe Lincoln
Hayfield
Emmetsburg
Catholic
Charles
City
Burlington
Services Sunday For Harry Lemaster 83
Harry Adolph Lemaster 83 died Thursday morning at 10 30 from a heart attack at his Centerville home after two weeks illness. Born October 7 1872 in Monroe county he married Josephine Argo in May 1897 and survives with wife two daughters Mrs P E Broshar Centerville and Mrs Russell Brown Moravia one sister Mrs Lottie Swan Centerville three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 at Turner Funeral Home Centerville with Dr G S Bruland of Centerville Methodist Church officiating burial at Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Adolph Lemaster
Centerville
Monroe County
W. A
Clara Lemaster
Josephine Argo
Iconium
P. E. Broshar
Russell Brown
Moravia
Lottie Swan
Mable
Maxine
Adolph
Lyda Argo
M. Haver
Laura Argo
Myrtle Swan
Flo McCord
George Lemaster
Turner Funeral Home
G. S. Bruland
Moravia Stars hold school of instruction
The Moravia Chapter of Eastern Stars conducted a school of instruction on Thursday March 8 led by Mrs Letha Gibson of Ottumwa district instructor. Guests from Albia Centerville Unionville Ottumwa and Moravia attended. A 630 dinner followed and officers were initiated into the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Stars
Letha Gibson
Ottumwa
Winchada
Non
Oring
Vera Moore
Gibson
Masonic Hall
Ray Charity
Truxton Dicks
Rowena McFatridge
Howard Smith
Cecil Coulson
Don Pettibone
Ladies Aid Meets With Mes
The Ladies Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren church held an all day quilting bee at Mrs. Harold Mason's home. Thirty eight members attended sharing a cooperative noon dinner and worked on quilts embroidery tea towels and a social afternoon. Several husbands joined the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
Evangelcal United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Surprise party marks Ronnie VanDorin 13th birthday
A surprise party was held March 12 at the home of Herold VanDorin to honor Ronnie VanDorin on his 13th birthday. A weiner roast, ice cream, and cake followed. Cakes were baked by Mrs. Opal Harris and Mrs. Art VanDorin. Attendees included numerous family and friends listed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herold VanDorin
Opal Harris
Art VanDorin
Mia
Bobby Hiatt
Roy Matherly
Vera
McMahon
Debbie
Gaylord Main
Joan
Jessie
Betty
Mary DuVal
Wayne Schroder
Pete
Kenny Post
Pat
Joyce
Ronnie
Chuck
Ronnie VanDorin
Quiet Moravia school election returns show reelects and new board members
Moravia voters turnout light with 86 casting ballots. Incumbents Merle Stith Curtis Tomlin and Dan Mihalovich won three year and one year terms, respectively, while Rowena McFatridge was reelected treasurer. Write-ins and close races noted. Unionville elected Virgil Johnson and Robert Herman to the board, Richard Harrington reelected for one year. Rural directors listed. Udell saw heavy write-in activity with Frederick Koehler winning a three year seat and Lorenice Marlan a two year term with other write-ins reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Merle Stith
Curtis Tomlin
Dan Mihalovich
Rowena McFatridge
Bat Edest
Ron Woodward
Tomlin
Smith
Mihalovich
Unionville
Virgil Johnson
Robert Herman
Richard Harrington
Letser Hopkins
Robert Morilan
Carl Miller
Robert Herman David Underwood
Wayne Hinote
Lowell Exline
Bud McDanel
Maple Grove
Burdette
Fairview
Kermit Gladfelder
Showers
Bob Strunk
Miller
Melvin van de Pool
Enon
Francis ‘Turner
Fuller
Gerald Hawk
California
Udell
Frederick Koeh
Ler
Lorenice Marlan
Vernon Burger
Beahl
Walter Earl Clark Dies at Centerville
Walter Earl Tuffy Clark, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clark of Centerville, died Monday after a lingering illness. He leaves brothers Donald and Billy of Davenport, Ernest in the service at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Mrs. Wayne McDanel of Moravia, and Alan and Carolyn at home. Services were held Wednesday at Grace Tabernacle Church in Centerville with burial at Medota, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Earl
Tuffy) Clark
Walter Clark
Centerville
Donald
Billy
Davenport
Ernest
Ft. Eustis
Virginia
Wayne McDanel
Moravia
Alan
Carolyn
Grace Tabernacle
Hustlers 4-H Meet At Hilton Church Monday
Hilton Hustlers 4-H club met Monday evening at the Hilton church with 20 members present. Vice president Kenny Ellison led the session. Demonstrations covered radio construction by David Murdy and lamb production by Albert Turner and Raymond Clark. Paul Turner reported on corn allotment and yield tests, while Ronnie VanZante spoke on pig care. Leader Carl VanZante distributed special activity papers on pigs and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Church
Kenny Ellison
David Murdy
Alybert Turner
Raymond Clark
Paul Turner
Ronnie VanZante
Carl VanZante
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Jack Baldwin of Mystic welcome a son John Winsler born Saturday at St Josephs hospital Centerville weighing 8 pounds 4% ounces. Grandparents Mr and Mrs George Winslet of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Dick Baldwin of Mystic. Todd Edward born to Mr and Mrs George Tracy of Town City on Tuesday March 13. Bruce Gardner and wife of Des Moines welcome adopted daughter Cindy Ann born March 7 weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Baldwin
Mystic
Gson
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
John Winsler
Baldwin
Georgianna Winsler
Myra
George Winslet
Moravia
Dick Baldwin
George Tracy
Town City
Todd Edward
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
Cindy Ann
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Mediapolis Newspaper
Rev. Staat
Phil Schreiner
Ole Christy
Shaghai Club
Rebekahs
Lovilia
LOCAL
Courcnes
Nazarene Church
N.F. M
Methodist Church Night
U. B. Church
Jack Hecht
C.E.L
Oskaloosa
Fairview Methodist Church
Main Station
Harley Tisue
Jess Galdfelder
Keith Gladfelder
Norma
Pamela
Judy Kay
R.E.A
Francis Spears
Carrie Tistie
Neal Burton
Carroll Steinbeck
Steve
Jim
Grant Tadlock
A. E. Shull
Clifford Tisue
James Nash
Roy Argo
Carl Tisues
Raymond Ashby
Bill Luse
Lacona
Lloyd Cline
James Cline
Mary Kinser
Promise City
Maude Coltrain
Gerald Long
Hilltop Skating Rink
Coltrain
Cora Leonard
Beacon
A. D. King
Charles Coffin
Eugene Boyer
O. G. Woodsward
Blench Kincade
MHS
MES
Ronnie van Dorin
Walter Earl Clark
Flight of
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