Pearl Hiner 63 Dies Suddenly at Home
Pearl C Hiner 63 died unexpectedly at his home northeast of town Tuesday from a heart attack. Born June 11 1889 in Kangag he married Florence McCurdy in 1913 who survives. Survivers include son Delmar three brothers Loren Jess Lew and sister Florence Bogart with daughter Esther preceded him in death. Funeral at Grace Methodist church with Revs Horsee Schaffner and Grenfell today at 2 p m burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl C. Hiner
Hiner
Kangag
Lemley
Alforetta Brostiat Hiner
Florence McCurdy
Delmar
Loren
Cedar Rapids
Jess
Moravia
Lew
Oakdale
Florence Bogart
Esther
Grace Methodist Church
Horsee Schaffner
Omaha
Nebr
John Grenfell
Hillcrest Cemetery
Athletic Banquet Tickets Hit Fast Sale Pace
Tickets for the upcoming athletic banquet at the E U B church on Thursday are selling quickly. Donahoo of Des Moines plans to attend, with guests to be announced. Limited seating means tickets likely sell out early. parents urged to buy today before public sale on a first come basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Donahoo
Des Moines
Datis
Max Hiner
Lee Miatt
Moravia Junior Boys Take Consolation in Tournament
Moravia junior high basketball teams played at Moulton, with the boys winning the consolation game 36-25 over Moulton while the Mystic junior girls defeated Moravia 28-17. The gym was near capacity as locals watched the tournament action, noting the Moravia boys showed early control and the Mystic squad used experience to hold the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton
Mystic
Millic
Mystic Girls
Junior Missionary Meeting Led by Nancy Turner
The Methodist junior missionary group met after school with Nancy Turner to study Africa. Photos of Africa were viewed and Nancy Tomlin Reed presented a poem while Nancy Turner played a piano solo. Refreshments were served and Merrill Colson will host the April 8 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Nancy Turner
Africa
Nancy Tomlin Reed
Nancy
Bert Turner
Merrill Colson
Cliff Whicker Submits to Surgery at Kirksville Hospital
Centerville route clerk Cliff Whicker employed by Turner and Sian store underwent surgery at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Saturday.
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Cliff Whicker
Centerville
Turner & Sian
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Boys In Service Furlough Ends with McDanel at Parade
S/Sgt Trenton McDanel concluded a day furlough with Parenia Mr and Mrs Doyle McDatel and led a Wednesday event to re ash in a local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton McDanel
Doyle Mc Datel
Engagement Announced for Norma Cochran to George Woodward
Mrs. Lester Cochran and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Woodward of Moravia announce the engagement of Norma Cochran to George Woodward. No definite wedding date has been set.
Auxiliary Meeting Set For March Twenty Eight At Mystic
Mrs. Larry Brooks presided at the American Legion Auxiliary March meeting at the Post home. Reports showed $140 from the Salvation Army drive and 65 jars of produce donated to a needy family. Three more sweaters were sent to a Korean child and blouse material sent to Mitchellville girls training school. A food and rummage sale is planned for April 11 at the Community building. The spring county meeting is set for March 20 at Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Salvation Army
Mitchellville
F H A Girls Attend State Convention in Des Moines
Mrs. Mary Tansell chapter advisor and nine members attended the state F H A convention at the Savory hotel in Des Moines March 5 6 7. Misa Pettibone was elected state historian. The group also attended a style show at Younkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tansell
Norma Cochran
Jane Ellen Brain
Deloris Eakins
Fern Kéley
Charlotte McAninch
Judy Boyer
Marianne Scott
Ann Pettibone
F.H. A
Savory Hotel
Des Moines
Misa Pettibone
Younkers
Garden Club Members Attend Flower Show in Albia
Garden Club members Mrs. Howard Smith Mrs. Max McDonough Mrs. Ben Williams and Mrs. Ira Boyer attended the African violet and vine show at Kendall Place in Albia Tuesday afternoon. Smith spoke on selecting and caring for materials for arrangements while McDonough judged the vine division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Max McDonough
Ben Williams
Ira Boyer
Albia
Kendall Place
Smith
McDonough
Des Moines Visit On Pending Area Legislation
Members of the Appanoose County Farm Bureau traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday to discuss legislation affecting the area. The delegation included Lee Benz Ora Powell Roger Crews Jesse Hoover BI Helfner Glenn Bailey and Reo Bryant. They met with State Representative Robert Beck and State Senator Ted Clark to address school finance school reorganiza tion agricultural land tax credit road improvements and gas tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose, County Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Lee Benz
Ora Powell
Roger Crews
Jesse Hoover
BI Helfner
Glenn Bailey
Reo Bryant
Robert Beck
Ted Clark
Grace Methodist Church Revival Ends Evening Services
Grace Methodist invites all to attend Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with school at 11:00 a.m. and M Y F at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker Mrs John Grenfell-Sy. Upper room prayer group meets nightly at 7:25. A basket dinner follows the morning service. all families and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
John Orenfell
Karl Behool
John Grenfell
Carole Broshar Elected President of Guild
The Girls Missionary Guild held a Wednesday meeting electing Carole Broshar as president. Mardeena Hiatt was named vice president with Irene Tadlock as secretary and Maxine Firkins as treasurer. Other officers include Delores Hiatt and Margaret Condra with several secretaries and counsellors elected.
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Girls Missionary Guild
Mardeena
Delores Hiatt
Africa
Maxine Firkins
Katheen Halden
Viola Hammond
Irene Tadlock
Miss Hammond
Carole Broshar
Mardeena Hiatt
Janet Charity
Margaret Condra
Christian Social Relations
Branch
Puienarchy
Margaret Condry
Maxine Fiskin
Irene Tedlock
Emery Hiatt
Mabel Coulson
Double Eight Club Party At Rose Home
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra hosted the Double Eight club at the Rose home Thursday evening. Pitch prize winners were Mrs T J Luse Mrs Don Pettibone and Pearl Broghar. Refreshments included sandwiches potato chips cherry pecan pie ala mode and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Rose
Kenneth Condra
Rose Home
T. J. Luse
Don Pettibone
Pearl Broghar
Thank You Note From Hospital Patient to Community
A heartfelt message expresses gratitude for cards letters and neighborly deeds while the writer and their wife were in the hospital. The note thanks everyone for kindnesses, care, and support during absence.
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Schedule
Rev Evan Stroud leads Sunday School at So o'clock with classes for all ages. Harold Mason superintendent. Mrs Blackman chorister. Bill Bishop pianist. Church School theme next Sunday is In The Shadow Of The Cross. Sermon topic Salvation For a Look. No evening services. Quarterly Conference Thursday at 7:30 led by District Superintendent Rev J A Doud from Des Moines. Church of Nazarene hosts 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 morning service with District Superintendent Rev Gene Phillips delivering the message.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
So O'Clock
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Methodist Church
J. A. Doud
Des Moines
Church OF Nazarene
Gene Phillips
Evans Leads Sunday Services at Church of Christ
Rev W F T Evans ministers the Church of Christ with Mrs Winnie DuVall assisting as Sunday School begins at 9 am and the service including communion at 4 am on September 10.
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Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
The Challenge of the Lilies sermon at church
The text invites spring plans and harvest parallels for both farming and spiritual life. It notes Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon titled The Challenge of the Lilies.
Women’s Society of World Service Meets in March
Members gathered for the March meeting with Mrs Tra Boyer as host. Drills on Christ Calls to Stewardship and Africa lessons featured Mrs Harry DuVaill and Mrs E G Hawk. Readers included Mrs Ted Campbell and Mrs Fred Hammond. Eleanor Miller and Hawk sang a duet. Officers elected include Mrs Hawk asPresident and Mrs Hammond as vice president. Delegates to Branch Assembly named as Mrs Hawk and Mrs Callen with alternates Mrs Boyer and Mrs Coffin.
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Women’s Society of World Service
Tra Boyer
Harry DuVaill
Africa
E. G. Hawk
Ted Campbell
Fred Hammond
Eleanor Miller
Hawk
Evangelistic Services At Local Methodist Church Continue
Evangelistic services led by Rev. John Grenfell Sr will run through the week ending with Sunday evening. John Grenfell Jr conducts the song service and invites those not yet hearing the sermons to attend any remaining nights. Attendance has been exceptionally good.
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The
Methodist Church
John Grenfell
John, Jr
Sunday Guests Honor A J Brown 61st Wedding Anniversary
The Brown home at Tconium hosted family members for a March 13 anniversary. Guests from Moravia Laurel Marshalltown Newton Oskaloosa Eddyville and nearby celebrated with a cooperative noonday dinner and warm greetings for Mr. and Mrs. A J Brown.
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A. J. Brown
Tconium
Birdie Main
Moravia
Lloyd Beatty
Laurel
Ray Farr
Marshalltown
Garnet Brown
Newton
Charley, Hough
Oskaloosa
Versal Hough
Eddyville
Russell Brown
Delegation Attends Zone Rally at Chariton
A large delegation from the local church of the Nazarene attended the zone rally Tuesday evening at the Nazarene church in Chariton. Speakers included Dr. Hardy Powers general superintendent and Rev. Gene Phillips Des Moines district superintendent of Nazarene churches of Iowa.
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Church of the Nazarene
Nazarene Church
Chariton
Hardy Powers
Gene Phillips
Des Moines
Nazarene Churches of
Iowa
Bake Sale by Youth Fellowship at George and Nadine's
The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist church sponsors four bake sales on Saturday March 28 at George and Nadine's. For art goods, contact Joyce Hiatt for Charles Turner, 42-2.
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the Methodist Church
George and
Nadine
Joyce Hiatt
Charles Turner
Albia Legion Cribbage Tournament Opens March 23
The Howard Cessna Post of the American Legion in Albia sponsors a cribbage tournament at the Legion home beginning Monday March 23 at 7 30 p m and continuing through March 30 and April 6 Play follows state tournament patterns with prizes. The event is open to all ers and Moravia players are invited Entrants should bring boards and cards Registration is at 7 00 p m March 23
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Howard Cessna
American Legion of
Albia
Legion
Moravia
Moravian Boys basketball team to play in Iowa City tournament
The Moravian boys basketball team coached by Frank Calhoun will travel to Iowa City on Thursday to join eight teams in the tournament. They face afternoon games followed by two evening contests as the event unfolds.
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Pasketball
Frank Calhoun
Iowa City
Twenty two attend Hustlers 4-H meeting
Twenty two members attended the Hilton Hustlers 4-H regular meeting on March 3. The group planned basketball practice and ordered fourteen T-shirts bearing the 4-H club name. Demonstrations on parasites in cattle were given by Ronald VanZante, Jim Rogers, James Pasut, and Tom Koffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Ronald Lee VanZante
Jim Rogers
James Pasut
Tom Koffman
Larry Spencer
John Murdy
Karl Rogers
DeWayne Clark
Patty Rogers
Bert Whitlock
Larry Chance
Carl Rouse
Richard Mason
Ronald VanZante
Mark VanZante
Local News: Charley Jones Returns Home From Des Moines
Charley Jones was brought home Tuesday from Methodist hospital in Des Moines where he had been a patient the past several weeks. The trip was by Turner ambulance. Mrs. Vernon Thorsen visited Des Moines Saturday to help care for her sister and new niece. The Easter and Dallas families shared a chili supper at the Lowell McElderry home Thursday night. Mr. Art VanDorin and daughters and Mr. Ray McMuflin and family spent Sunday evening there. Hersche Johnson and daughters were guests Monday evening at the McElderry home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Jones
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Turner Ambulance
Vernon Thorsen
Virgil Easter
Dallas
Lowell McElderry
Art VanDorin
Ray McMuflin
Hersche Johnson
Lowell McEiderry
Eleanor Miller Opens Dairy Sweet March 25
Eleanor Miller announces the opening of a Dairy Sweet in Pauline's Beauty Shop. A grand opening is planned Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with invites extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Miller
Dairy Sweet
Eleanor Miler
Pauline
Cantrell Resigns to Lead LeMars Nazarene Church
Rev Glen Cantrell asked to be released from his charge at the Nazarene church during a midweek service. He had served since Oct 3, 1951 after coming from Clay City Indiana. The Cantrells left to reside in LeMars where he accepted the pastorate at the Church of the Nazarene.
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Nazarene
Glen Cantrell
Clay City
Indiana
LeMar
Mr. Cantrell
Church of the Nazarene
Workers Named For 53 Red Cross Drive
Mrs John Veach as chairman announces the 53 Red Cross drive will begin March 23 and lists solicitors including Mrs Lelia Spencer Mrs Doris Wilson Mrs Annabelle Wilson Mrs Grace Mair Mrs Cecil Matherly Mrs Helen Calien Mrs Janet Fox Mrs Leila Veach Mrs Gladsie Pennington Mrs Betty Brown Mrs Gladya Whicker Mrs Mable Robb Mrs Mable Hawk Mrs Audrey Walter Mrs Virgins Broshar Mrs Ruth Calhoun and Mrs Marie Ellison with Mrs Cheater Brozhar as assisting chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
Red Cross
Lelia Spencer
Doris Wilson
Annabelle Wilson
Grace Mair
Cecil Matherly
Helen Calien
Janet Fox
Leila Veach
Gladsie Pennington
Betty Brown
Gladya Whicker
Mable Robb
Mable Hawk
Miller PTA Hosts Cooperative Supper and Quiz Contest
About thirty people including PTA members and guests attended a St Patrick Day invitation and supper at Miller schoolhouse. After the business meeting a quiz contest pitted men against women with the men’s team winning and prizes awarded. The losing side will host the April supper.
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PTA
St. Patrick Day
Miller Schoolhouse
Betty Strunk
Veneta Tubaugh
Richard Tubaugh
Lester the
Lawwell Ree
Claude Paris
Andy
Lula R. Tillimont
D. L. Strunk
Miller Church
Happy Helpers Meet with Mosley Sisters
The Happy Helpers 4-H club met with Janice and Mary Mosley on March 10. Members answered roll call with favorite desserts, and demonstrations on Date Dessert Cocoa were given by Janice and Mary Mosley. Margaret Olmsted demonstrated roll making, and the gathering included games, songs, and refreshments. Leaders Mrs Potts and Mrs Brown attended, with guests Mrs Edward McCord Mrs Andrew Mosley Nancy and Richard Mosley.
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Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Janice
Mary Mosley
Joann Moore
Charlotte McAninch
Rosalie Sneeden
Martha McCord
Martha Potts
Janice Mosley
Deasert
Margaret Olmsted
Clair Potts
Dick Brown
Edward McCord
Andrew Mosley
Nancy
Richard Mosley
Mission Band Elects Mary Condra President
The Mission Band of the E.O. B. church elected Mary Ellen Condra as president during the March meeting led by Mrs. Fred Hamtmond. Officers chosen include Mark VanZante as vice president Gary Charity secretary and Richard Mason treasurer.
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E.O. B. Church
Fred Hamtmond
Harold Mason
Hammond
Ronnie Broshar
Newfficers
Mary Ellen Condra
Mark VanZante
Gary Charity
Richard Mason
Et. C. Club Cop Luncheon Hosts Elk Venison Meal
The E. T. C. club met at Mrs. Mamie DuVall home with Mrs. Harry DuVall as host. A cooperative luncheon featured elk and venison steak provided by the hostess. Mrs. Paul Spencer led entertainment and Mrs. George Bene opened the mystery box.
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E. T. C. Club
Mamie DuVall
Harry DuVall
Paul Spencer
George Bene
Firkins Renamed Board President In School Meeting
George Firking was renamed president of the board of education at the organization meeting Monday evening. Curtis Tomlin begins a second term as member and Merle Smith is newly elected. Holdovers are George Girkins M H Johnson and Forrest Easter. The board approved teacher salary raises and contracts for another year. Bus purchases may be decided next week as one new bus per year is typical. Expansion talks aim to divide grades further with third fourth and seventh eighth remaining combined.
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George Firking
Board of Education
Curtis Tomlin
Merle Smith
Chester Broshar
George Girkins
M. H. Johnson
Forrest Easter
Bonnie Fenton Marion Main Bre Wed Sunday
Miss Bonnie R. Fenton formerly of Centerville wed Marion Main Bre on Sunday. Miss Joanne King served as maid of honor with Robert in navy attire and a red rose corsage. The couple will live in New London after the ceremony as Mrs Main works at Burling ton ordinance plant and Mr Main at Maytag in Newton. Both are Centerville High School graduates from 1952.
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Bonnie R. Fenton
Centerville
Dove
Ruth Fenton
Meg
Joanne King
New London
Main
Iown
Burlington
Mr. Main
May. Tag Company
Newton
Centerville High School
Anna Laura Main to Wed in September
Mr and Mrs Erec Main of Mys tle announce the engagement of their daughter Anna Laura to Cpl James Reihsen son of Mr and Mrs R J Reihsen of Cedar Rapids Miss Main is a student nurse at Mercy hospital Des Moines and will graduate in May Cpl Reichsen with the 31st Division US Army stationed in Indiana the wedding will be in September at St Ambrose in Des Moines
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Erec Main
Mystle
Anna Laura
James Reihsen
R. J. Reihsen
Cedar Rapids
Miss Main
Helma Tisue
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Cpl. Reichsen
31St Division
U. S. Army
Indiana
St. Ambrose
Mrs Cora Murphy Hosts Shanghai Club Meeting
Shanghai club met with Mrs Cora Murphy on Wednesday March 11. Attendees enjoyed visiting and a noon dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mark Allen Mr and Mrs Raymond Perry Mr and Mrs Chance Cole and Marlene Hazel Rinehart Isele Scott Bertha Overturf Anna Landgrebe Allie Taylor Isele Christy and the hostess. Next gathering is March 25 with Esther Perry.
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Shanghai Club
Cora Murphy
Mark Allen
Raymond Perry
Chance Cole
Marlene
Hazel Rinehart
Isele Scott
Bertha Overturf
Anna Landgrebe
Allie Taylor
Isele Christy
Esther Perry
Thank you for the cards during my hospital stay
Mrs. Jessie McAninch thanks everyone for the kind cards and letters sent while she was in the hospital, expressing gratitude for the thoughtful touches.
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Jessie McAninch
Flight s Of The Stork Flight s Of The Stork Centerville
Centerville parents welcome a daughter Nicki Sue born Thursday March 12 weighing five pounds thirteen and a half ounces at Centerville Hospital in a tongue tied local notice style authoritatively announcing the birth.
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Centerville
Nicki Sue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pearl Hiner
Ren Inimical
Spring County
Brooks
Gerald Morgan
St. Patrick
Frank Lathen
Dwight, Kincade
Gene Lathen
Lester Brain
Cari Black
F, Jones
Tconium Methodist
Gladfelders
Jess Gladfelder
Moravia Ru
W.S.W.S
Ha K
Bake Sale
Albia Legion
Feday
Hustlers
Logal News
Cantrell
LeMars Church
Red Cross Drive
Miller Pta
Mosley
Mission Band
Mary Conder
Et. C
Firkins
Bonnie Fenton
Marion Main
Anna Laura Main
Shanghai
Stork
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