Auxiliary To Sponsor Poppy Poster Contest
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the post home with Mrs. Max McDonough presiding. Plans were outlined for a county Auxiliary meeting on April 14 in Moravia and for a Junior Auxiliary conference March 26 in Bloomfield and a district conference on April 18 in Oskaloosa. The Moravia group will attend. The annual poppy contest will be held as in past years with cash prizes. A bake and rummage sale is planned for March 19 at Veach Implement starting 11:00 a.m. Rummage items due Friday. baked goods due Saturday by 10:30. Mrs. Bert Turner and Mrs. Curtis Tomlin lead rummage. Mrs. Zell Callen and Mrs. Larry Brooks the bake sale. Initiation for Mrs. D. A. Christy was led by several officers. Past president pins were given to Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Mosley. On the program, Mrs. La then spoke on serving the community. Mrs. Tisue conducted pencil games with prizes to several members. Refreshments were served. there were 27 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Max McDonough
County Auxiliary
Moravia
Bloomfield
Oskaloosa
Veach Implement Store
Bert Turner
Curtis Tomlin
Zell Callen
Larry Brooks
D. A. Christy
Chareg
Gerald Morgan
McDonough
Johm| Veach
Brooks
Fred Hammond
Andy Mosley
Ernest Kincade
Mosley
Frank Lathen
Harley Tisue
Garnet McDonough
Chet Broshar
Charles Coffin
Tisue
Leonard Palmer
Paul Spencer
Gus Pfannebecker
St. Patrick
Mrs Harper Honored At Pink And Blue Shower
Mrs. Conrad Harper of Des Moines, formerly Oneita Whicker, was honored at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. Max Whicker. Attendees included Mrs. Harley Sulser and many local residents. gifts were opened, prizes awarded in traveling bingo, and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Harper
Des Moines
Oneita Whicker
Max Whicker
Orman Whicker
Clarence , Dowd
Joyce Martin
Johnny Whicker
Nancy Points
Bar Espy
Minnie Yeager
Harley Sulser
Harper
Melrose
Milo Walker
Udell
Pauline Totley
Rathbun
Earl Espy
Homer Phillips
Frank O'Conner
Harry Atkinson
Centerville
Vest
Kingdom Builders Party At Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist church Kingdom Builders class held a monthly party in the church dining room with 36 attendees. Mr and Mrs Leo Caster and Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster organized games and entertainment while Ron Woodward led devotions and the business session. Refreshments included sandwiches phalamode and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Builders
Grace Methodist Church
Leo Caster
Clifford Caster
Ron Woodward
Wilson to Help on Veishea Open House Committee
Paul W Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Moravis, has been named farm operations open house committee member for the 1955 Veishea spring festival at Town State College in Ames on May 12 13 14. Over 4 000 students will work on open houses, flowers, skits, musical productions and the three tolling parade as Veishea efforts proceed since last fall to make this year bigger and better than prior shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W N
Frank Wilson
Moravis
Town State College
Ames
Dedication Service Sunday at Fairview Church Memorial
Mrs John P Foster and family will present a large memorial picture for John Perry Foster at a dedication service Sunday March 20 at the Fairview church Main Station. The service follows the Sunday School hour at 9 40 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Main Station
John P. Foster
John Perry Foster
Family Dinner Honors H. L. Whicker and Son
A Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward honored H. L. Whicker of Lay and his son Glen Whicker visiting from Salt Lake City with Frank Heckman family and others including Noah Stoener Beverly Woodward Norman Bangert Sue Taylor and many Woodward relatives in attendance at the host home in honor of the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
H. L. Whicker
Lay, Cole
Glen Whicker
Salt Lake City
Utah
Frank Heckman
Noah Stoener
Blakesburg
Bill Woodward
Colfax
Beverly Woodward
Des Moines
Norman Bangert
Marshalltown
Sue Taylor
Albia
G. Woodward
LeAnn
Harley Woodward
Jerry
Jeanine
F. E. Boyer
Frank Woodward
Ron Woodward
Linda Coulson
Gaylord Main
Joanne
W S Meets at Albert Veach Home for March Officers
The Women's Society of World Service held its March meeting and officer election at Mrs. Albert Veach's home. Mrs. Hawk opened with devotions. all officers were re-elected: Hawk president Hammond vice president Main secretary Callen missionary education Veach social relations. delegates elected to Branch Assembly. lesson on Christian church in India Pakistan and Ceylon. new officers begin year at Mrs. Hawk's home Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Albert Veach
E. G. Hawk
Evangel
Hawk
Fred Hammond
Almont Main
Zell Callen
Mrs. Hawk
Main
Boyer
Callen
Hammond
Mason
Bunk Party Honors Cheryl Hughes Birthday Celebration
A bank party was held Tuesday night at Cheryl Hughes home for her eighth birthday. Guests included Janice Brown Janice McDonough Diane Kincade Diane Judge Marie Van Dorin and Joyce Harris. Mr and Mrs Richard Bentzi er and Rickey were evening visitors watching television helping with games serving ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Hughes
Janice Brown
Janice McDonough
Diane Kincade
Diane Judge
Marie van Dorin
Joyce Harris
Richard Bentzinger
Rickey
Hughes
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Mrs Dicks
Florence Dicks hosted the Clover Leaf club on March 9 with a noon dinner. Attendees included Fern Penfield Verna McAinnoch Helen Printy Malinda Edith Cahien Verda Argo Nona Dicks Martha Massman Helen McAininch and Ethel Fenton. Members quilted and embroidered tea towels. The next meeting will be hosted by Verda Argo on March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Dicks
Clover Leaf Club
Fern Penfield
Verna McAinnoch
Helen Printy
Malinda
Edith Cahien
Verda Argo
Nona Dicks
Martha Massman
Helen MecAninch
Ethel Fenton
Births Reported at Smith and St Joseph Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Floyd Bates of west of Moravia announce the birth of a daughter born February at Smith hospital in Albia They have two sons Mr and Mrs Paul Cridiebaugh announce the birth of a son born February at St Joseph hospital in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bates
Moravia
Smith Hospital
Albia
Paul Cridiebaugh
Fee
St. Joseph Hospital
Centrenville
Caurcars EUB Church Announces Weekend and Weekday Schedule
Rev. Lynn J. King leads services with Harold Mason as Sunday School Superintendent. Morning worship at 10 55. No evening service. Special services at the Methodist church Sunday evening with the pastor as guest speaker in Albia. youth also attend. Leadership Training Thursday 7 30 p.m. Nominating committee meets Monday March 21 at 7 30 p.m. Midweek service March 16 at 7 30. stewards meeting Tuesday March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
Methodist Church
Albia
Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule Updated
Rev John Grenfell presides with Mrs Karl Tuttle assisting. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Missionary fellowship 7:45 p.m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening. Revival meetings postponed to March 27 through April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Church notice from Nazarene parish with services listed
Reverend Donald R. Thurman presides with Andrew Maddison as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 00 a m Worship at 11 00 a m N Y P S at 6 45 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Cottage prayer meeting at Frank Woodward residence Wednesday 7 30 p m The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all Isaiah 53 6 Have you received the benefit of this provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Andrew Maddison
N.Y.P.S
Frank Woodward
Jesus
USA
Missionary Guild elects officers at church meeting
At the Girls Missionary Guild gathering, Irene Tadlock was elected president with Margaret Condra as secretary and Maxine Firkins as treasurer. DeLoris Hiatt became secretary of Christian social relations and spiritual life, Irene Tadlock also serves as secretary of missionary education. Counsellors Ma bel Coulson and Mrs Emery Hiatt assisted. attendees included Ann Paxston and Jean Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardeena
DeLoris Hiatt
Girls Missionary Guild
Miss Mardeena
Maxine Firkins
Irene Tadlock
Laubach
Margaret Condra
Irene
Missionary Education
Mabel Coulson
Emery Hiatt
Ann Paxston
Jean Taylor
Shanghai Club Meeting With Cora Murphy
The Shanghai club met March 9 with Cora Murphy and Allie Taylor to sew carpet rags. Olive May McDonald won the guess what. Attendees included Dorothy and Karl Calhoun Doris and Elaine Christy Doris N Christy Iole Christy Amy Hiner Bertha Overiurf Hazel Rinehart Cora Murphy Allie Taylor Scaal Scott Olive and Mark McDonald Mr and Mrs Donald Whitehead attended family night. Next meeting set with Bertha Overiurf March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai Club
Cora Murphy
Allie Taylor
Olive May McDonald
Dorothy
Karl Calhoun
Doris
Elaine Christy
Doris N. Christy
Iole Christy
Amy Hiner
Bertha Overiurf
Hazel Rinehart
Scaal Scott
Olive
Mark McDonald
Shanghai
Donald Whitehead
Bertha Overturf
Sew and 80 Club Meets at Van Zante Home
The Sew and So club held a party Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Zante with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelquist assisting. Prizes were won by Mrs. James Wilson and Harry Woodward. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So
John van Zante
Ralph Shelquist
James Wilson
Harry Woodward
Thankful note from Mrs Ralph Tucker for community kindness
Thank you to friends and neighbors for many nice tauds and liters received during illness. Gratitude to Legion Aux History for cards letters and gift and to Brushy Ladies Aid for sunshine box. Their kindness will never be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Aux- Histy
Ralph Tucker
Revival Services Move to March 27 at Grace Methodist
Grace Methodist postpones start of revival announced by Rev. John Grenfell from March 21 to March 27 due to illness of evangelist Rev. Merne Harris. Services will run through Sunday, April 10 with Grenfell leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grenfell
Grace Methodist Church
Merne Harris
Grenfell
Rebekkahs to Help at Albia Convention
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met at the Odd Fellow hall with fifteen members present. Mrs. Melissa Felton presided. An invitation to help at Albia convention was read and plans were made to take part in their program. Mrs. D. E. Bishop read an article on Schuler Colfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Frank Wilson
Firkins Reelected in Moravia as Unionville Crowded Race
In Moravia 129 voters chose George Firking for three years with 90 votes while Kenneth Condra received 37 and two write ins for Maurice Walter. Unionville re-elected Paul Dean Harrington and Cufford Burter with 33 and 30 votes for three and two year terms respectively. Myrtle Harrington won treasurer with 56 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
George Firking
Kenneth Condra
Maurice Walter
Unionville
Paul Dean Harrington
Cufford Burter
Earl Brooks
Clifford Burger
Wayne Hinote
Perry Cross
Myrtle Harrington
Missionary Groups Meet Wednesday at After School
Linda Gardner hosted the Junior Missionary group with 19 members and one guest Sue Robinson. They studied Victory Village and prepared a miniature village for future studies, with refreshments of sandwiches cookies and kcolache. Bobby Tomlin hosted the Intermediate group with 12 members and one guest Rosetta Helmick as Mrs Denies Fisk read Chand of Info and led a Hinduism quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Gardner
Sue Robinson
Richard Tubaugh
Victory Village
Basil Tadlock
Bert Turner
Linda
Marvin Gardner
Bobby Tomlin
John Grenfell
India
Denies Fisk
Chand
Info
Bobby
Curtis Tomlin
Rosetta i Helmick
Lyndon McDanel Buys Property East of Schoolhouse
Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel purchase the Lee Hiatt property east of the schoolhouse once occupied by the LaVerne McDanel family LaVerne works for Moravia Produce Local ownership change noted in a brief property transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon McDanel
Lee Hiatt
LaVerne McDanel
LaVerne
The
Moravia Produce
Bake Rummage Sale Set for March 19 at Veach Implement
A bake and rummage sale will be held Saturday March 19 at the Veach Implement Store starting at 11 AM. Proceeds support the event organizing group. Local shoppers are invited to donate or purchase items.
Bake Sale by Taylor Tollers 4-H Club
A bake sale sponsored by the Taylor Tollers 4-H club will be held Saturday afternoon March 19 at 4 06 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Tollers 4-H Club
Taylor Aid Meeting Held at Van Harsh Home
The Taylor Aid group met on Wednesday March 9 at the home of Mrs. Van Harsh for a noonday meal. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Wilson Mo's Theo Miller Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wilson and Mrs. Clair Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
van Harsh
Trenton Wilson Mo
Theo Miller
Dick Wilson
Clair Me
Dowds Set Record In Hog Production
Dowds Brothers of Moravia boast a record hog litters across five sows, totaling 75 piglets from litters of 17 15 14 15 and 14 with 73 still alive and thriving by Tuesday evening. The brothers credit a Des Moines area feed farm trip for new techniques and invite visitors to view the expansive stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowd Bros
Moravia
Donald
Delmar
Feed Company
Des Moines
Dowd Brothers
Parsons Honor Roll Names Mary Louise Fisher
Parsons college announces first semester honor roll for students with 2.00 GPA or better. Senior Mary Louise Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher of route one Blakesburg, is listed among honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
T. Keith Goltry
Mary Louise Fisher
Roy Fisher
Route One
Blakesburg
Garden Club Meeting at McDonough Home
The Bluebirds Junior Garden club met at Janice and Joyce McDonough home on Saturday afternoon March 12 with twelve members present. They held a vegetable and flower identification contest and planned spring gardens with tomato seeds planted. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses Mary and Jo DuVall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebirds
Janice
Joyce McDonough
Mary
Jo DuVall
Trux ton Dicks on Vacation in the South
Mr and Mrs Trux ton Dicks returned Wednesday from a two week vacation in the south They spent one week with their son Donald who is stationed at the Navy Auxiliary Air Base at Kingsville Texas While there they visited Mexico Donald has received orders for sea duty and will soon be leaving the Kingsville base
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Trutxon Dicks
South
Donald
Navy Auxiliary Air Base
Kingsville
Texas
Mexico
Hilton Hustlers Wiring Demonstration at March Meeting
The Hilton Hustlers met March 14 at Hilton hall. Albert Tangie demonstrated wiring techniques while members practiced. They voted to pay the church for lights and coal and discussed donations to the county fair grounds and basketball practice, listing members Raymond Clark Gary Charity Kenny Eison Paul Koffman Ronnie Keh rberg Jim Rogers Richard Mason John Murdy Gary Rogers Carl Rouse Karl Rogers Martha Rouse Larry Spencer Paul Turner Mark VanZante David Murdy Ronald VanZante Jerry Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Hall
Albert Tangie
Raymond Clark
Gary Charity
Kenny Eison
Paul Koffman
Ronnie Kehrberg
Jim Rogers
Richard Mason
John Murdy
Gary Rogers
Carl Rouse
Karl Rogers
Martha Rouse
Larry Spencer
Paul Turner
Mark VanZante
David Murdy
Ronald VanZante
Jerry Main
Cart Rouse
Minnie Ann Condra Honored On Birthday
Mrs Kenneth Condra and Margaret entertained Saturday afternoon a group of children honoring Minnie Ann Condra s sixth birthday Games were played followed by Minnie Ann opening her many nice gifts Refreshments of ice cream birthday cake candies and Koolade were some Each guest was given a balloon and candy favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
Margaret
Minnie Ann Condra
Minnie Ann
Mrs Leo Thompson Visits Mother In Blakesburg
Mrs Leo Thompson of Blakesburg spent from Sunday to Wednesday with her mother Mrs Mary Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Thompson
Blakesburg
Mary Burns
Moravia Subour Boys to State Tournament in Des Moines
Moravia high subour boys basketball team will see the top eight teams in action in the state tournament at Des Moines Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High Subour
Aee
Des Moines
Rainbow Girls Hold Friendship Meeting at Moravia Assembly
The Rainbow for Girls Moravia Assembly No. 114 held a friendship meeting on March 9 with 110 attendees. Miss Barbara Scott Janice King and Nancy Roblenz from Unionville Moraivia were initiated. Officers and guests from Center Point Centerville Bloomfield Cantril Bonaparte Moulton participated, with refreshments served by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow For
Moravia
Bloomfield
Unionville
Centerville
Cantril
Bonaparte, Moulton
Fern Wright
George Scott
Clair Potts
C. C. Coolson
Local neighbors visit and family health updates
Mrs. Jake Sutter leaves Laughlin hospital March 17 to recuperate at Frank Wilson home after surgery. Numerous visitors call on the ill Mrs. Norton and gather at various homes in Ottumwa, Udell, Moulton, Goss, and nearby towns. Families travel for health, moving plans, and weekend social visits across Iowa and Illinois with mentions of Navyman Gene Main, Royal Typewriter School attendance, and local church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Sutter
Laughlin Hospital
Frank Wilson
W.S. Norton
Norton
Walter Luedt
Moline
Ill
Pearl Norton
Bloomfield
Ed Points
W. T. Norton
Udell
Glenn Norton
Grandaughter
Tonya Lee
Ottumwa
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
Emmett Dooley
Goss
Dean Fever
el Paso
Robert Stites
Theo Murdy
Moulton
W. V. Murdy
Wendell Murdy
Kathleen Halden
Mt. Pleasant
Emil Halden
Preston Hedgecock
Marve Hedgecock
Aden
John Laws
Mike
Mark
Paul Dicks
P. D. Ankeney
Albia
Marshalltown
Hot Springs
Ark
Clyde Warren
Ankeney
Navyman
Gene Main
Great Lakes
Erec Main
Helma Tisue
Virginia
Joyce Martin
Sime Hanes
Judy
Drakesville
Truthon Dicks
Pete” Dicks
Royal Typewriter Company
Des Moines
Royal Typewriter School
Kansas City
Herbert Main
Birdie Main
Frank Houser
Centerville
Lloyd Beatty
Sammie and
Denney
Nancy Butler
Booster Club Advances Local Projects in Moravia
Moravia Booster Club met at the E U B church with 34 attendees to discuss using rooms over the Burton store for meetings. Russell Hughes as president formed a committee to study acquiring and renovating the property. A $10 grant was approved for the junior league ball club for uniforms and ball-diamond lights. Committees for the athletic banquet ticket sales were named: Max Hiner, Max McDonough, and Friz Walter, with tickets to be sold at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Burton
Russell Hughes
Max Hiner
Max McDonough
Friz Walter
Another Home Is Destroyed By Fire Near Moravia
Moravia fire department answered a noon Thursday call to the Hugh Inman home eight miles southeast of Moravia. The house burned completely from an undetermined origin with no one inside. The Inmans had recently moved to the farm from Loral Bryant, have three children, and are staying in the farm home of Dr. Richey in Centerville. A Monday evening shower at Wea ley Chapel church drew about 90 attendees to support the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Hugh Inman
Mr. Inman
Inman
Loral Bryant
Centerville
Wealey Chapel
Dr. Richey
Van Dori ns Gift at Church Family Night
At a Wednesday E U B church family night a large crowd gathered for a cooperative supper. James Gillaspie presided as gifts were presented to Mr. and Mrs. J T VanDorin with a pocketbook shower after their home burned on March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hawk
Bertha Coulson
James Gillaspie
Lynn King
Harold Mason
Theo Miller
Johnnie Murdy
Carl VanZante
M. K. Blackman
J. T. VanDorin
Zell Callen
Grant Tadlock
Shower honors Georgiana Winsler miss winsler married soon
Miss Georgiana Winsler was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Thursday evening at the Legion Home with 65 guests. Hostesses included Mrs. Paul Broshar and others. Gifts were opened and displayed after guests filled out recipes for the bride elect. Refreshments were served. A farewell shower for Miss Winsler was held in Des Moines as she leaves her job at Iowa Southern Utilities in Centerville. She will marry John Baldwin of Centerville on April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana Winsler
Legion Home
Paul Broshar
Larry Brooks
Pearl Broshar
Fanchen Winsier
Karl Tuttle
Norman Ward
Miss Winslet
Art Boeckleman
Arnold Cutkamp
Des Moines
Miss Winsler
Miss Winesi
Iowa Southern Utilities
Centerville
John Baldwin
Centerville Widow Receives News Of Son In Service
Mrs. Mark Allen of Centerville reports her son Pvt. El Mark H Allen US 55492920 Ce B 522nd Inf Bat SEP Fr Sill Oklahoma is listed in service. The family awaits official word as the unit remains stationed in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Allen
Centerville
Mark
el Mark H
Allen US
Sill
Oklahoma
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Mrs. Harper
Wilson
Veisha
H. L. Whicker and Son
W. S
Bunk
Mrs. Dicks
Flight Stork
Caurcars
First. Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Mra
Girls Guild
Irene Tadloch
PRES
Cora Murph
SEW
80 Club
van Zante
Rebekkahs
Firkins
Lyndon McDanels
Bake Sale
Ivan Harsh
Parsons
Garden Club
Truxton Dicks
Hilton
Rainbow Girls
Crusade For Christ
Church For
EF. U. B
John Veach
Frank Veach
Grant Everman
Frank Swaim
Addie Sweim
Alfred Sutton
Harold Dean Tisue
Lonny
Bobby Sutton
Waterloo
Carrie Tisue
Dan Spears
Lovilla
Ond
Leo Dagle
Richard Raymie
Pred Buckmaster
Jack McDonough
Booster Club
van Dorins
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