Moravia School Board Names Rouse President and Sets Salary Talks
At a Moravia Community School District meeting Monday evening, Rouse was renamed board president alongside new members Carl Van Zante and Guy Argo. The board, still awaiting exact teacher salary figures, plans further discussion and a future meeting. Officials discussed a forthcoming election to include Chariton township and possibly other areas currently served by the Moravia bus system, with a plan to finalize area inclusion before the fiscal year start on July 1 and establish director districts. Wergin Rouse was re elected president.
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Moravia
Chariton Township
the Rural
Moravia Corporation
Wergin Rouse
Presi
Moravia E U B Church elects lay leaders at meeting
Moravia E U B Church officials met Sunday afternoon with Dr H O Thompson conference superintendent Des Moines district to set plans for the Annual Conference May 6 to May 9 at Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Church Cedar Rapids Iowa Harold Mason was elected lay member with Harry Woodward as alternate and Mason may attend as lay nominee to represent Iowa at the quadrennial General Conference in Harrisburg Pa next fall The church also approved a salary increase and kept the $200 driving expense allowance Dr Thompson led worship and shared lunch with Rev and Mrs King and family
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Moravia
Iowa
Mason
Harrisburg
Church Night at Evan gelical United Brethren Church
Wednesday church night at Evan gelical United Brethren Church featured a cooperative supper organized by Mrs. Clair Callen and Mrs. Guy Vincent. Rev. Lynn King and family led devotions on the theme of the church, showing Iowa and local church slides, with readings, poems, and a skit titled The Boy Who Shared. The evening ended with a group hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Clair Callen
Guy Vincent
Lynn King
King
Nathan
Stephen
Iowa
Paris Couple Welcome First Child in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Walter Paris of Moravia are the proud parents of a son born March 13 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Claude Paris.
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Walter Paris
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Claude Paris
Smallpox Vaccination Available to Children
County wide vaccination program announced by Superintendent A. R. Fenton for mid April. All school and pre school children without vaccination urged to participate. Parents should contact the superintendent's office before March 31 to enroll their children.
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A. R. Fenton
Mrs Dianna Ashby Dies at 97 in Hastings Neb
Mrs Dianna Selby Ashby died March 10 1958 at a Hastings nursing home aged 97 Born near Urbana Center Monroe County Iowa May 12 1861 Survived by one daughter Mrs Isabella Kennedy Hastings and several grandchildren nieces and nephews Nieces named Mrs Ethel VanDorin Mrs Velma Johnson and Mrs Bernice Gillaspie Funeral and burial held in Hastings.
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Dianna (Selby) Ashby
Hastings
Nebr
Urbana Center
Monroe County
Iowa
Isabella Kennedy
Ethel VanDorin
Velma Johnson
Bernice Gillaspie
Joann Moore Shower Honored With Gifts and Games
Mrs Janice Moore hosted a personal shower Friday evening for Joann Moore with help from Mrs Mabel Moore. Guests played humorous games, admired lace table gifts in yellow and lavender decor, and enjoyed ice cream wafers coffee and Kool-Aid. Attending were Theresa Brown Kay Oveytrf Mary Mosley Janice Kay Igbroy Vera Moore and others from Cedar Rapids Martha McAninch Martha McCord Martha Potts and Mildred Hiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Moore
Joann Moore
Mabel Moore
Joann
Theresa Brown
Farm Bureau Drives Demonstration For High Schoolers
The Farm Bureau held a driving demonstration for local high school students on Tuesday morning. Participants included John Tarbell, Marlene Rinehart, Mr. Sheldon, and Mr. Arnold. Tarbell stopped at 20 mph in 34 feet, Rinehart at 29 feet, Sheldon at 69.5 feet from 30 mph, and Arnold at 107 feet from 40 mph.
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The
Farm Bureau
John Tarbell
Marlene Rinehart
Sheldon
Mr. Arnold
Tarbell
Goode Seed & Feed marks 20th anniversary with parade
Thousands visit Goode Seed & Feed Co on Saturday for 20th anniversary appreciation day. Refreshment supplies run out after serving over 120 dozen doughnuts 13 pounds of coffee and many cases of pop. Prize winners include local residents and James Hefferon of Melrose who wins a television set.
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The
Goode Seed & Feed, Co
James Hefferon
Melrose
Sew and So Club Social at Wilson Home
Mr and Mrs John Wilson hosted Sew and So club members at a rock party Friday evening March 14 assisted by Mrs Ronald McCloud. Five tables were in play with prizes to Mrs Ralph Shelquist and Harry Woodward for most games. Trenton Wilson won the traveling prize. Dessert coffee and social time followed.
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John Wilson
Ronald McCloud
Ralph Shelquist
Harry Woodward
Trenton Wilson
Earl Clark Returns From Monroe Hospital
Earl Clark, after five weeks as a patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albia, returned home Saturday.
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Earl Clark
Monroe Hospital
Monroe County
Albia
Mrs C A Turner Moved From Ottumwa Hospital
Mrs Turner, after several weeks in Ottumwa hospital, was taken Friday to Rest Haven home at Albia.
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C. A. Turner
Ottumwa Hospital
Rest Haven
Albia
Charles Turner Graduates From Finley Engineering School
Charles Turner graduated from the Finley Engineering School in Kansas City Missouri during Tuesday evening commencement exercises. He earned a civil engineering degree. His parents Mr and Mrs Bert Turner and Nancy and Miss Joann Moore attended the graduation in Kansas City Tuesday.
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Charles Turner
Finley Engineering School
Kansas City
Charles
Bert Turner
Nancy
Joann Moore
Churches First Christian Church Service Schedule
Donald Plum is pastor with Mrs Birdle Main as superintendent. Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m and Communion followed at 11 00 a m
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdle Main
Grace Methodist Church Schedule and Lent Evangelist
Pastor Reverend John Grenfell leads Grace Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service at 6:30 p.m. MLY.F. at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice and Visitors Training on March 24. Prayer meetings March 26 and March 30 to April 4 feature evangelist Dr. H. M. Couchenour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
H. M. Couchenour
Evangelical United Brethren Church Services and Schedule
Rev Lynn J King ministers Evangelical United Brethren Church with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Leadership Training School Thursday 7 p.m. at the Methodist church. Young Adult Rally Friday 7 30 p.m. Annual Meeting during worship hour. Sunday morning.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
Methodist Church
church schedule and sermon plan from nazarene church
Church of the Nazarene details weekly schedule with Rev H LaVern Smith pastor Frank Woodward Sunday School 10am Morning worship 11am N P S Service 6 45pm Evening Evangelistic 7 30pm Wednesday Hour of Prayer. Also a reflective note on salvation and spirit.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Sam
Longfellow
Rockefeller
God
Christ
Mangle 72 Succumbs in Centerville after Farming Life
Ulysses Samuel Mangle, 72, born March 46 1886 in Clark county Missouri, died March 16 1958 at a Centerville nursing home. He and Ida Patrick married August 80 1927 at Kahoka. long farm life near Mora, auctioneering, church member at Ballard Baptist then First Christian Albia. Survived by wife, two brothers Arthur and Ernest, three sisters Viola Kraus, W H Little, and Mrs Earl Wayland, plus nieces and nephews. Funeral held March 18 at Turner funeral home with Rev. Lynn King. burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
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Ulysses Samuel Mangle
Isaac
Emma Mangle
Clark County
Centerville
Murray
Albia
Ida M Patrick
Kahoka
Moravia
Ballard Baptist Church
Missouri
First Christian Church
Ida
Arthur
Ernest
Viola Kraus
Gorin
W. H., Little
Earl Wayland
Davenport
Turner Funeral Home
Lynn King
Hillcrest Cemetery
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits Across Counties
Mr. and Mrs. Laster Sawyer and Tanie and Jimmie visited Mr. and Mrs. J R Hoyers in Hillsboro. Elec Mts and grandchildren plus Mrs Jerry Main and daughter called on Mrs Helma Tistie. Miss Margaret and Miss Maxine Firking from Des Moines stayed with Kenneth Condra and George Firkins. Mrs Steve Gilliland of Frederick moved from Monroe County Hospital to Bagley Nursing Home after surgery. Evie Runnels spent a week in Burlington with her grandsons while their parents traveled to California. Mr and Mrs John Van Dalen of Albia dined with Charles and Mary Platt. Mrs Lee Hiatt also attended.
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Laster Sawyer
Tanie
Jimmie
J. R. Hoyers
Hillsboro
Elec Mts
Jerry Main
Helma Tistie
Margaret
Maxine Firking
Sh Moines
Kenneth Condras
George Firkins
Steve Gilliland
Fredrick
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Bagley Nursing Home
Beryl
Lon Arnold
Evie Runnells
Burlington
Floyd Runnells
California
John van Dalen
Charles
Mary Platt
Lee Hiatt
Enon School Bake Sale Planned at Swaims Store
The Enon school schedules a bake sale for Saturday March 22 at 1 30 pm to be held at Swaims store.
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Enon
Swaims
Mrs Alda Stites Dies At Centerville Mar 19
Mrs Alda Stites 80 died at 5 00 am Wednesday at Golden Agers Nursing home Centerville after a long illness Born July 9 1877 at Moulton Iowa daughter of T J Rogers and Leuvenia Miller lived in Moulton Extine vicinities Married Harmon Richardson Sept 5 1894 he died later married to Robert Stites of Moulton who preceded her In death Survivors include two sons Eric Richardson Rock Island Th R Richardson Davenport one daughter Mrs A F Schaeffer East Moline three sisters Mrs Georgia Frank Trivoli Ill Mrs Virginia French Pasadena Calif Mrs Laura Cox Orlando Fla one brother Chester Rogers Templeton Calif Preceded in death by two daughters two sons four sisters and three brothers Body in state Turner funeral home then Davenport Funeral services at Ranges funeral home Davenport Friday burial Fairmont cemetery Davenport.
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Alda Stites
Golden Agers
Centerville
Moulton
Iowa
T. J. Rogers
Leuvenia Miller
Extine
Harmon Richardson
Orlando
Florida
Robert Stites
Methodist Church
Eric Richardson
Rock Island
Th. R. Richardson
Davenport
A. F. Schaeffer
East Moline
Georgia Frank
Trivoli
Virginia French
Pasadena
Calif
Laura Cox
Fla
Chester Rogers
Termpleton
Turner Funeral Home
Ranges Funeral Home
Fairmont Cemetery
Auxiliary Meets at Legion Post Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday evening at the Legion Post home for the March session with Mrs. Harold Hudgens presiding. Officers and members discussed contributions to the Red Cross drive, a new metal filing cabinet, and plans for a poppy poster contest in the school. Initiation of new members Mrs. Helma Tisue Mrs. Clifford Paxston and Mrs. Paul Spencer Jr. completed the program, with officers leading the ceremony. Twenty one attended with refreshments served by Mrs. Callen and helpers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Harold Hudgens
Larry
Red Cross
Lester Brain
Curtis Burton
John Veach
Mystic
Brain
Zell Callen
Leonard Palmer
Helma Tisue
Clifford Paxston
Paul Spencer
Palmer
Callen
Gerald Morgan
Bertha Broshar
Ernest Kincade
Cynthia Callen
Harley Tisue
Grace Kincade
Cheryl Hughes Honored at Birthday Party
A birthday party honoring af Cheryl Hughes was held Saturday afternoon March 15 at her parents home Mr and Mrs Russell Hughes. Guests enjoyed games opened gifts and refreshments of cake and ice cream. Attendees included Barbara Darby Diane Pearson Paula Myers Joyce Roberts Joyce Clayworth Linda Davis Joyce Harris Sandra Whitehead Donna Raynard Janet Smith Lynnette Smith Diane Judge Diane Kincade Janice Brown and Janice McDonough. Marie VanDorin was ill and unable to attend.
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Cheryl Hughes
Russell Hughes
Barbara Darby
Diane Pearson
Paula Myers
Joyce Roberts
Joyce Clayworth
Linda Davis
Joyce Harris
Sandra Whitehead
Donna Raynard
Janet Smith
Lynnette Smith
Diane Judge
Diane Kincade
Janice Brown
Janice McDonough
Ricky Bentzinger
Marie VanDorin
Gary Charity Enters National Guard at Fort Leonard Wood
Private Gary L Charity of the National Guard reports his address after entering the guard at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Sunday March 9 He lists NG 26790939 Co B 2nd Bn 2 TRE Fort Leonard Wood Missouri
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Gary Charity
National Guard
Ft. Leonard Wood
Pvt
Gary L
Charity
Ft. Leonard Wood, Ma
High School Typists Visit Kirksville for Typing Tips
Ten office practice students traveled to Kirksville Missouri to meet Cortez Peters, a champion typer, but he was absent due to a heart attack. Mr Posner led the visit and demonstrated speeds of 148 wpm on a Royal manual, 205 wpm on a Royal electric, and 124 wpm with mittens. He described methods to increase speed and techniques, noting he once typed 128 wpm for one hour to win the championship.
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Kirksville
Cortez Peters
Posner
Mittens
Mrs Tisue Heads EUB Women’s Society Election Notes
The Women's Society of World Service of the E U B church held its March meeting at Bertha and Mabel Coulson's home. Mrs Carl Tisue was elected president with Mrs Callen as vice president and officers including E G Hawk treasurer and Mabel Coulson secretary. Delegates to Branch Assembly named and alternates chosen. Mrs Lynn King led a topic on strengthening the church.
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Women's Society of World Service
E. U. B. Church
Bertha
Mabel Coulson
Zeil Callen
Carl Tisue
Callen
E. G. Hawk
Almont Main
Albert Veach
Tisue
Davis
Locals Attend Funerals and Weekend Visits in Centerville and Ottumwa
Mrs C W Moore and daughter Flo Chambers of Ottumwa attended the U S Mangle funeral Tuesday and later called on Mrs Helma Tisue. Mr and Mrs Roy Adams and children of Ottumwa spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Elsie Adams. Kenneth Coltrain attended the funeral of Thomas Carter in Centerville Tuesday. Mrs A F Schaeffer of East Moline Illinois spent the weekend with Mrs Leonard Palmer and visited Mrs Schaef fer's mother Mrs Alda Stites at Golden Age nursing home. Larry Kaster and children of Kansas City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Kaster and her parents in Centerville. Mr and Mrs Leo Van Dorin and children of Albia were dinner guests Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin. Mr and Mrs Lowell Van Dorin and their son Louis Van Dorin called on his parents Sunday evening. Louis was en route home from Florida where he had been discharged from the air force.
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C. W. Moore
Flo Chambers
Ottumwa
U.S. Mangle
Helma Tisue
Roy Adams
Elsie Adams
Kenneth Coltrain
Thomas Carter
Centerville
A. F. Schaeffer
East Moline
Leonard Palmer
Lowell van Dorin
Louis van Dorin
Louis
Florida
Air Force
Shanghai Club meets for cooperative dinner and nut draft
Shanghai Club held a March 12 meeting with a noon cooperative dinner led by Bertha Qverturf. Attendees include Doris Christy Barbara and Patty Jo Olive McDonald Mark and Mary Jo Anna Landgrebe Bert and Hazel Rinehart Gerald and Lorraine Rinehart Mike Jimmy Iole Christy Barbara Allen David Doris Christy Elaine Joyce Amy Hiner Dorothy Calhoun Bob Wilma Scieszinski Jimmy Bobby Davy Vinton Lundy and Glen Bertha Overturf. The next meeting is set for March 26 with Lorraine Rinehart. A soup supper occurred March 14 at the Iconium school house with several attendees.
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Shanghai
Bertha Qverturf
Doris Christy
Barbara
Patty Jo
Olive McDonald
Mark
Mary Jo
Anna Landgrebe
Bert
Hazel Rinehart
Gerald
Lorraine Rinehart
Mike
Jimmy
Iole Christy
Barbara Allen
David
Elaine
Joyce
Amy Hiner
Dorothy Calhoun
Bob
Wilma Scieszinski
Bobby
Davy
Vinton Lundy
Glen
Bertha Overturf
Iconium
Republicans to Caucus Here Tuesday Night
Taylor township Republicans will hold a caucus in the Moravia Booster club room on Tuesday night March 25. They will re plans for the coming primary election and prepare nominations.
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Taylor Township
Moravia
Outstanding girls players to guest at Moravia banquet
Two top girls basketball stars Sandy Fiete and Barbara Sipes will speak at the Moravia athletic banquet now set for Tuesday April 8. They play for Iowa Wesleyan College and this week compete in the AAU national tournament. They will be hosted by coach Olan G. Ruble and accompanied by dinner at 6 30 served by the Methodist W S C.
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Moravia
Sandy Fiete
Barbara Sipes
Iowa Wesleyan College
Maurice Walter
Gardner Hatchery
Bert Turner
Turner & Son
Barb Sipes
Iowa Wesleyan
Olan G. Ruble
Fiete
Candy Kid
Garanaville
United States
Rio de Janeio
Brazil
U. 8
Methodist
Arnold
Ietter
Missionary Groups Meet at Methodist Church
The Junior and Intermediate Missionary groups gathered after school at the Methodist church for their regular meetings. Mrs. James Wilson and Mrs. Clarence Whitehead led the Japan lesson study, with refreshments served afterward by Mrs. T. J. Luse and Mrs. Harold Prough.
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Methodist Church
James Wilson
Clarence Whitehead
Harold Prough
Japan
T. J. Luse
E T C Club Meets With Mrs Schneider
The E T C club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs M F Schneider home with all members present. Roll call asked for something good about the neighbor. Prizes for games went to Mrs Lee Hiatt and door prize to Mrs Frank Lathen. Refreshments included rutz crackers dessert and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
M. F. Schneider
Lee Hiatt
Frank Lathen
Thank you note from Nancy Temple to all who prayed
Nancy Temple expresses gratitude for prayers gifts and cards received during illness and thanks everyone for support in a brief personal note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Temple
Gratitude for Kindness After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Roy Matherly expresses heartfelt thanks for sunshine baskets gifts cards and acts of kindness during her hospital stay and after returning home. She deeply appreciates the thoughtful gestures from everyone involved.
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Roy Matherly
Local Moves and Visit Highlights
Mr and Mrs Clifford Stocker and family of Forreston Illinois moved Friday to their new home here recently vacated by Mrs Richard McCrory and family. Mr and Mrs Roger Gideon left Friday for Victor after a few days visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Lockman east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stocker
Forreston
Ilinois
Richard McCrory
Roger Gideon
Victor
J. C. Lockman
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Rouse
E.U.B
EUE
Flight Stork
Dianna Ashby
Goodes
Cluer
Wilson
Rest Haven Home
Mangle
Bake Sale
Dean Albertson
Donna Cochran
Richard McDanel
LaVonne
Larry Martin
Bill O'Hara
Gary Pfannebecker
Barbara Yeager
Linda Coulson
Mona Main
Dick Mason
Janice Moss
Janet Phillips
Mary Proctor
Karl Rogers
Carl Rouse
Judy Smith
Dick Sneeden
Janice Vickrey i
Eugene Vincent
Karen Woodward
Mary DuVall
Lee Ann Heckman
Mary Masley
Sandra Card
Ann Paxston
Sandra Pearson
Karen Pfannebecker
Carol Robinson
Nancy Turner
Dennis Argo Kenneth Ellison
Lois Hopkins
Nathan King
Madge Lee
Nancy Lindley
Auxiliary
Legion Post Home
Mrs. Tisue
W.S.W.S
Shanghai Club
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