DuVall Marries Martin In March Home Ceremony
Otha Lee DuVall daughter of Mr and Mrs O D DuVall wed Archie W Martin on Sunday March 17 at the DuVall home. The double ring ceremony conducted by Rev W E Bur preceded by Mendelssohn wedding march featured forty relatives and friends. James Main sang. attendees included many relatives and local residents. Both families hosted a reception with a tri tier cake and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe
Lee DuVall
O. D. DuVall
Archie W. Martin
DuVall
Russell Strunk
W. E. Bur
James Main
W. K. McNabb
Bruce Gardner
Max Martin
Scott Tucker
Roberta Main
Martin
The
Moravia High School
Wth
Drake University
Davenport
Bussey High School
Navy
C. D. DuVall
Elsie Martin
W. A. Wilson and
Bob
Jack
Bill
Blakesburg
LaGrange
Clarabel Nelson
Stavie
Kansas City
Edwena Speer
Lee Lockard
Bernice Chambliss
Lenora Foreman
Harry Duvall
Steve Brown
Freda Wood
James’ Main
BE. O. Tucker
Vesta Oehler
Leon Oehler
Max
Martin and
Joyce
Judy
Larry
Terry
Birthday Anniversaries Observed at Newton
Mrs T B Cameron Mr and Mrs C C Coulson and Linda and Merrill and Mr and Mrs Harold Burton and Dianne attended a dinner Sunday at the Keith Cameron home in Newton honoring Mr Cameron and Ramona and Coulgon s fifth birthday Linda Coulgon s fifth birthday was noted Two birthday cakes and other food were served The Camerons and the Burtons remained for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Cameron
C. C. Coulson
Linda
Merrill
Harold Burton
Dianne
Keith Cameron
Newton
Mr. Cameron
Ramona
Coulgon
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Gardner Held at Home
Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for Mrs William Garder with guests Mrs Martha Gard ner, Mrs Etta Runchey, Mr and Mrs William Gardner and their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Wm. Garder
Martha Gardner
Etta Runchey
William Gardner
New Hope PTA Hosts Successful Fundraiser for Lunch Program
The New Hope school P T A sponsored a box and basket supper and program last Thursday despite rain. Proceeds totaled 112.86 dollars to fund a school kitchen for a hot lunch project next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope School
Appreciation note from Mrs. Troy Adams
In appreciation for letters cards and flowers received during a hospital stay Mrs. Troy Adams extends thanks to everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Adams
Hawk Undergoes Major Operation in Kirksville
Mr and Mrs E G Hawk traveled to Kirksville Missouri on Thursday where Mr Hawk underwent a major operation. He is reported recovering satisfactorily. Mrs Hawk returned home Thursday evening. He gave to vote Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Hawk
Kirksville
E.G. Hawk
Hawk
Flight Of The Stork
Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Adaims of Centerville a son Tuesday March 19 at St Joseph hospital Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley announce the arrival of a daughter Nancy Jane born March 16 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Adaims
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Andrew Mosley
Nancy Jane
Good Agriculture KES A Better 'Community By M., JH. Bilson
Moravia F F A Chapter plans mineral feed mixing amid weather delays with a public notice to advertise once ready. Eugene Boyer Clair Kaster LaVern McDanel and John Wilson competed in District F T P A Contests at Indianola with winners advancing to the State Contests at Cedar Rapids April 12 and 13. John Wilson will go to extemporaneous speaking. Clair Easter and LaVern McDanel to Chapter Achievement. Other entrants included Centerville Lamont Mt. Ayr Chariton Albis Osceola Indianola Ankeny and Waukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Boyer
Clair Kaster
LaVern McDanel
John Wilson
Indianola
Cedar Rapids
Clair Easter
Moravia
Centerville
Lamont
Mt. Ayr
Chariton
Albis
Osceola
Undianola
Ankeny
Waukee
Bickfords Celebrate 57th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bickford marked their 57th anniversary on Friday March 15 spending part of the day in Centerville. Married March 15 1889 at the bride’s parents home they later lived in Lincoln County Ohio and Centerville before moving to Putnam County Missouri then Mora via and Tryon Oklahoma. They have four children, three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is 77 and she 74. They attend the Church of the Nazarene and recently Mrs Bickford returned from a stay with daughter Mrs Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Iowa
Services Here for James M. Wright
James M. Wright, 92, died at 6 p m Sunday at his son-in-law and daughter Otis Main home in Rockford Indiana after a four year decline and a week of critical illness. Born January 1 1864 on a farm northeast of Centerville, he married Emma Scott January 20 1876 and lived many years in Main Station. Surviving include daughter Mrs Main son Rollie Wright of Centerville sister Mrs Hollingsworth of Centerville four grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p m Wednesday at the Methodist church with Rev L B Hawes. burial in Haines cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Wright
Otis Main
Rockford
Centerville
Wright
Jatary
Emma Scott
Main Station
Methodist Church
Main
Rollie Wright
Will Hollingsworth
L. B. Hawes
Haines Cemetery
Mr Elson Enrolled in Agricultural Education by Mail
Professor John B H McClelland spent the day with M. H. Elson last Thursday. Elson is taking a correspondence course in Agricultural Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Elson
John BH. McClelland
M. H. Elson
Surprise party for Mrs Gardner by American Legion auxiliary
Mrs William Gardner was surprised Tuesday evening when sixteen members of the American Legion auxiliary visited at 6 p m with baskets of lunch to mark her birthday anniversary. After supper the president Mrs Gerald Morgan led the business session and the rest of the evening was social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
American Legion Auxiliary
Gerald Morgan
Moravia Chapter 94 School of Instruction Approaches
Moravia Chapter No 94 C EB will hold its annual school of instruction on Wednesday March 27 1946 at the Masonic Hall Dorothy Bean of Pella district instructor will preside The event opens at 115 p m Inspection starts at 215 p m with Madelyn Rose Worthy Matron and Troy Adams Worthy Patron presiding Effie Gollaher Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dorothy Bean
Pella
Madelyn Rose
Troy Adams
Effie Gollaher
Service News of Local Servicemen Returns
Gene Lathen a gunners mate son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen arrived home Saturday from Sidney Australia after discharge from the navy at Minneapolis Minnesota He has been in the navy three years Bill Luse received his discharge from the army at Jefferson Barracks Missouri Thursday and returned to his mother Mrs Raymond Ashby He had been stationed at Ft Story Virginia Cpl Keith Sanger arrived home Friday after discharge from the air corps at Ft Leavenworth Kansas March 14 Keith has been in the service two years was last stationed at Grand Island Nebraska and has received radar training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Lathen
Frank Lathen
Sidney
Australia
Minneapolis
Minn
Navy
Bill Luse
Army
Jefferson Barracks
Raymond Ashby
Ft. Story
Keith Sanger
3 -Air Corps
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Keith
Grand Island
Nebraska
Military notices and promotions in postwar records
The clipping lists service personnel including Thomas Allen R receiving a charge, radioman Robb stationed on submarines Pike, Dr JF Gray promoted to Captain in the Medical Corps at Camp Shi Hia, Lt Virginia Gladys McCrory in Long Beach Nurses Quarters, along with several soldiers at Fort Knox and Vint Hill Farms. It preserves names, ranks, units, and current postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon
J. F Gray, Jr
Frogant
Dical Corps
Camp
Shi Hia
E. Cummingalry
Co. F
Virginia Gladys McCrory
Nurses Quarters
Long Beach
California
Miss McCrory
J. L. McCrory
Fairfield
Clifford Stocker Weds Edna Baker
Clifford Stocker son of Mr and Mrs Gomer Stocker wed Miss Edna Baker of Albia in a single ring ceremony at the Christian parsonage Albia on a Saturday in March. Glen Stocker attended as brother in law with a reception at the Stocker home. Clifford, honorably discharged in September after four years service, now works in a Moravia garage with the auto and tractor repair department at Bivin Son implementation store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stocker
Gomer Stocker
Edna Baker
Albia
Christian Parsonage
Glen Stocker
Cleo Stocker
Hold Services for Charles L. Talbott
Funeral services for Charles A. Talbott, father of Rev. G. M. Talbott, were held Friday with burial Saturday at Graceland Park cemetery Sioux City under Swaim's Service. A retired farmer, he died Wednesday night in a Mystic nursing home after a short illness. Born November 24 1868 in Kirkwood Illinois he married Rosie Rife in 1882 who preceded him in death in 1982. He lived and farmed across Illinois Iowa and Moravia before living with his son. Survived by two sons Harry and Allen, two brothers Warren and Riley, a sister Rose Harrier, twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Talbott
G. M. Talbott
Graceland Park Cemetery
Sioux City
Swaim
Mr. Talbott
Mystic
Kirkwood
Joshua
Selina Talbott
Rosie Rife
Elliott
Maville
Moravia
Rav
Harry Talbott
Arkansas
Allen
California
Warren
Ill
Riley
Tekamah
Nebi
Rose Harrier
Idaho
Charity and Taylor Farm Bureau Meeting Announced
The regular Charity and Taylor Farm Bureau meeting is set for Friday evening March 22 at 8:00 at the Moravia Community Center. Attendees should bring sandwiches pie and their own table service. There will be a benefit card and bingo games led by H. L. Hilton Taylor Township Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Farm Bureau
Moravia
H. L. Hilton
Taylor Township
ETC Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Veach in Pleasant Afternoon
Mrs C A Veach hosted the ETC club on Thursday with roll call joke titled Trish Jokes and entertainment led by Mrs Curtis Burton. Guest Mrs Duane Veach attended and refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Veach
ETC Club
Trish
Curtis Burton
Duane Veach
Veach
Farm Bureau membership rises to 633 in Appanoose
Appanoose County Farm Bureau reports membership at 633, surpassing last year’s 625 but below the county goal of 675. Workers cite bad roads as an obstacle yet remain confident the target will be met by April 15, with townships expected to hit their quotas and lift total beyond the county goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoote Farm Bureau
Teonium Circuit Church Services and School Sessions
The Teonium Circuit reports Church School sessions led by Clarence Whitehead and Mrs Carl Tomlin at Esth er Babe and Airview with Morning Worship times 10 15 and 9 46 a.m. Hilton and W S C S events note Thursday meetings with Mrs Clyde Gladfelder and Mrs Lewis House including 10 30 a.m. Church School and 8 80 p.m. Evening Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium
Esther Babe
Clarence Whitehead
Airview
Carl Tomlin
W.S.C.S
Clyde Gladfelder
Hilton
Local Ames meeting and community notices report
Jay Wilson flies to Ames for Iowa Flying Farmers meeting. Kenneth Condra stays with ill mother near Seymour. Mrs Fanchen Winsler returns from California after son in law Capt. Max Fife’s death. Pennington visits daughter near Melrose. Betty Kay Bivin, 4, returns home after kidney illness in Centerville hospital. Hiatt family from Melcher visit Burton family. Rev G M Talbott attends burial of his father Charles Talbott in Sioux City. visits Moville and Lemar. Bivin and William Bivin with Clell Coffin attend implement school in Albis. Mrs George Hammond called by Esther Murphy illness. Louise Sawvel visits from Ottumwa. Mrs Chris Bogart visits. Mrs Gerald Morgan visits Prole. Clair McDaniel critically ill after accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanchen Winsler
California
Max Fife
R. R. Pennington
H.T. Boblenz
Melrosa
G. M. ‘Talbott
Charles Talbott
Sioux City
Don Talbott
Moville
Arthur Talbott
Lemar
C. Bivin
William iCarl Bivin
Clell Coffin
Setix Motor Company
Centerville
Albis
George Hammond
Sconium
Esther Murphy
Birthday Party for Charles Turner Observed
A birthday party was held Tuesday afternoon for Charles Turner ninth birthday. Attendees included his mother Mrs. Bert Turner his teacher Miss Luse and classmates from the third and fourth grades. Ice cream cake and games accompanied the celebration with Charles receiving many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Turner
Bert Turner
Miss Luse
Local notices and community updates in The Union
Nancy and Bobby Faber are children of Dallas and Mrs Faber. Extra copies of The Union and a gloss print for parents are available free at this office. Boys tampered with George Railing’s car late two nights, and he will notify authorities. Clifford Spinks of Albia designed a centennial plaque for Town 1846 1946 to celebrate its 100th birthday. Spinks also painted a sign for Forest Main and Son to be installed on No 60 farm. The Union is printing stationery for Main and Son advertising Moravian Herefo rds. Mr and Mrs Rae Elson joined F F A members in Albia for a roller skating party. County candidates include R C Wilson Moravia and Joe Gray Udell seeking Republican nomination for Board of Supervisors. John D Veach has agency for Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn with limited supply. Ray McCloud sold five head of two year old Guernsey heifers at Carl Dicksdala for 120 to 163 dollars each. More Observations on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Bobby Faber
Dallas Faber
Union
Clifford Spinks
Albia
Rayon
Atbia
J. Spinks
Forrest Main and Son
Main and Son
Union Go Star
R. C. Wilson
Moravia
Joe Gray
Udell
Board of Supervisors
Ray McCloud
Carl Dicks Dala
Moravia Iowa Biennial Election Notice
Notice to qualified voters of Moravia Appanoose County Iowa that the biennial town election will be held at the town hall on Monday March 26 1946. Officers elected include Mayor Treasurer Assessor and five councilmen for two years polls open 8 am close 8 pm. Dated Moravia March 19 1946. Bishop Mayor G B Winsler Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Appanoose County
Iowa
G. B. Winsler
Local Notes On Residents And Visitors From Centerville To Ottumwa
A report from Centerville notes a patient recovering from a pendectomy at St. Joseph’s hospital. Freshman student Moravia High School is mentioned. Weekend visits include Mrs. Dick Lucas and children in Centerville with Mrs. Birdie Main, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Johnson plus two daughters from Ottumwa at the Richard Harp home. Jacquetta Leinhouser of Minneapolis visits her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brooks for the week. Mr. C. C. Coulson and Mr. Don Pettibone, both with wives, were Des Moines visitors and attended the girls basketball tournament Saturday night. A photo caption lists local youths Buckrow with Karl Tuttle and Frank Lathen. front row shows Chester Hroshar, Wm. Gardner, Bert Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Moravia High School
Jacquetta Leinhouser
Minneapolis, Minn
Willard Brooks
C. C. Coulson
Don Pettibone
Des Moines
Buck
Karl Tuttle
Frank Lathen
Paul Broshar
Chester Hroshar
Wm. Gardner
Bert Turner
Nazarene church Sunday and midweek services listed
The Church of the Nazarene on 7100 New York presents Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. supervised by M. A. Johnson, Morning Worship at 1:00 p.m., Worship Service at 7:30 p.m., and Thursday Prayer and Bible Study at 7:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of of the Nazarene
E. Burd
M. A. Johnson
N. Y
New Moravia School Board names new president
Frank Lathen was named Monday night as the new president of the Moravia Board of Education to succeed Win Gardner. The meeting at the Lathen home included Paul Broshar for another three year term. Those present for the cooperative supper included Mr and Mrs Lathen and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lathen
Moravia
Fettibone Birthday Dinner for Jimmy Don
Mgr and Mrs Don Fettibone hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for their second son Jimmy Don. Fourteen covers were set for family including Jimmie Don’s grandmother and her husband, great grandmother Minnie Sharp and sister Jennie Johnson, paternal grandmother and husband Ed Schindler, both of Centerville, and teacher and husband Fred Fillmonc. Eight candles adorned the cake with lighted sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Don Fettibone
Jimmy Don
Jimmie Don
Bert Meadows
Minnie Sharp
Jennie Johnson
Centerville
Ed Schindler
Fred Fillmonc
Moravia Town Council Votes to Hire Engineers
The Moravia town council unanimously approved hiring Brown Engineering Company of Des Moines to file a loan application for a 2000 dollar project to fund a water works survey and test wells and a sewer system survey with 1200 and 800 dollars allocated respectively. The plan follows a Booster Club note urging start of public improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Town Council
Brown Engineering Company
Des Moines
Moravia Hears Public Conveniences Worth Cost
Mr. Boudinot argues that Moravia benefits from public conveniences, claiming the small total cost spread over years won’t burden residents and will raise property values enough to offset the expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boudinot
Moravia
Women Leaders Train at Turner and Son Store
Thirty seven women attended the third Women Leaders Training school held at the Turner and Son display room Tuesday for leaders of Taylor Chariton and Douglas townships. Naomi Shank Ames home management specialist led on Care and Selection of Electrical Equipment and Home Appliances with a luncheon and demonstrations. Mrs Clara Morrison Center ville county women’s work chair introduced the leader and discussed county plans. Leaders were Mrs H A Hilton Taylor township Mrs Joe Martin Chariton and Mrs Evelyn Bear Douglas with assistant leader Mrs T L McFall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner & Son
Taylor
Chariton
Douglas
Union Township
Naomi Shank
Ames
Clara Morrison
Centerville
H. A. Hilton
Taylor Township
Joe Martin
Evelyn Bear
T. L. McFall
Birthday Party For Maxine Firkins
Six classmates helped Maxine Firkins celebrate her eighth birthday Monday March 18 at her parents home Mr and Mrs George Firkins from 8 30 to 5 p m After indoor games the hostess served cake and ice cream The guests were Judy Martin Lenora Buckalew Glada Thomas Margaret Condra Mary Ellen Condra and Janice Sawyer The honoree received many gifts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Firkins
George Firkins
Judy Martin
Lenora Buckalew
Glada Thomas
Margaret Condra
Mary Ellen Condra
Janice Sawyer
Condras Entertain Double Eight Club
The Double Eight Club enjoyed a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra last Friday. Cards were played with high score won by Mr and Mrs Emil Halden. Attendees included several couples and refreshments were provided by the Condras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Eight
Kenneth Condra
Emil Halden
C._C. Coulgon
Marold Mason
Howard Evans
L. P. Bis«ich
Condra
Missionary Society Officers Re-Elected at United Brethren
The United Brethren Church missionary society held its monthly meeting with Miss Mabel Coulson presiding. Officers were reelected: President Mrs Zell Callen, Vice President Mrs Charles Coffin, Secretary Mrs Troy Adams, Assistant Secretary Miss Mabel Coulson, Treasurer Mrs Fred Hammond, Secretary of Literature Mrs E G Hawk, Secretary of Thanks Offerings Mrs M K Bidcknats, Secretary of Stewardship Mrs A Main, Pianist Mrs Charles Coffin, Chorister Mrs Blackman. Delegates to the state convention May 22-24 were Mrs Callen and Mrs Coffin. alternates were Mrs G M Telbott and Miss Mabel Coulson. Sewing for Philippine relief was arranged, and April meeting will receive finished articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Mabel Coulson
Zell Callen
Charles Coffin
Troy Adams
Fred Hammond
E. G. Hawk
M. K. Bidcknats
Also Mentioned on This Page
Otha Lee DuVall
Archie Martin
Mrs. Gardner
New Hope
M., JH. Bilson
Moravia F. F. A
Mrs, Gardner
Thomas Allen R
Thomas Allen
Robb
Sie
Minneap
Woodward
Em’ F Atore
Mr. and Imlal Robb
Andon Canes
Haazseri
Pike
DR. J. F. Gracone
Vis
LeRoy D. Brown
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
Frank F. Moffitt
Flight
San Antonio
Texas
Co. D
2Nd Regt
Fort Knox
Vane
Pyt
Charles N. Arnold
ASN
Vint Hill Farms
Warrenton
Virginia
Charles L. Talbott
Chariton and Taylor Township
Meeting
Wesley Chapel
Jay Wilson
Iowa Flying Farmers
E. &. Condyva
Seymour
Betty Kay Bivin
William Carl Bivin
Preston Hiatt
Melcher
Curtis ‘Burton
Louise Sawvel
Ottumwa
Mrs
Lester Sawvel
Chris Bogart
Ikex Angel
Mo. Wu
Prole
Clair McDaniel
George Railing
Railing
M. Rae Elson
Albia F. F. A
John D. Veach
Dick Lucas
Birdie Main
Wilbur Johnson
Richard Harpome
Page Hight
Yole Blonday
Council
Condras
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