Boone man named Monroe County extension director
John Young of Boone has been hired as Monroe County extension director subject to State Board of Regents approval. He is a Ringgold county native and former 4 H member who attended Iowa State College earning a B S in 1951. He moves to Albia with his wife Erma and daughter Patricia Ann to assume duties April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennart Larson
Monroe County Agricultural Extension Council
Dean Floyd Andre
Iowa Agricultural Extension Service
Jutus Young
Boone
Monroe County
Young
Mr.Young
Ringgold County
Iowa State College
Farm Supply Co Building Under Construction in Moravia
Moravia reports Fang Supply Company has begun constructing its main building on the west edge of town. The front portion will house offices for the community, while the bulk of the space will be warehouse for bag fertilizer oils greases and other products. The bulk fertilizer storage building is already complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fang Supply Company
Gompunity
Keith Farrier
Hera
Bill’ Woodward
Walter Gardner
Merle’ Smith
Frank Hiatt
Smiths
Charles Fulton
Nazarene Revival To Begin Tuesday
Evangelist Rev. T. H. Stanley of Oakland California, a Church of the Nazarene preacher since 1942, will conduct daily evangelistic services at the Church of the Nazarene from 7:30 p.m. March 27 through April 6. Stanley emphasizes Bible living, visitation evangelism, fasting and prayer, and invites all to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Stanley
Oakland
Calif
Church of the Nazarene
Kansas City
Evangelist Stanley
Stanley
Mississippi
Alabama
Iowa
Washington
Lindskoog Resigns Appanoose NFO Presidency
Ben Dawson of Moulton elected head of Appanoose county National Farmers Organization after John Lindskoog resigns to pursue nomination for fourth district representative. Neo organization to hold five county meeting Monday night March 26 at 8 in Humeston with Dan Turner of Corning as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dawson
Moulton
Appanoose County
National Farmers Organization
John Lindskoog
NEO Organization
Humeston
Hia
Debbie King Honored On Fifth Birthday Party
Debbie King was honored at a birthday party Saturday with games refreshments and cupcakes. Guests included Wayre and Gary Tisué Linda and Dixie Davis Elaine Free Kathy Leckman Sandra Scott Georgie Woodward Vicky Morris and Ja ellyn Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie King
Wayre
Gary Tisué
Linda
Dixie Davis
Elaine Free
Kathy Leckman
Sandra Scott
Georgie Woodward
Vicky Morris
Jaellyn Hiatt
Missionary Groups Hold Monthly Meeting at Church
The Junior Missionary group met Wednesday at the church parlors with Mrs. Bert Turner in charge. A study on Indians included a film and doughnuts and pop. The Intermediate Missionary group met that afternoon with Linda Coulson and Mrs. John Grenfell in charge. After India study, refreshments of squares and Kool-Aid were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert ‘Turner
Donna ‘Tomlin
Linda Coulson
John Grenfell
India
Wayne Wolf to Wed Joan Judy at Ft Madison
Word arrived of Donald Wayne Wolf son of Mrs. Louise Wolf and Joan Kay Judy daughter of Mr and Mrs M E B Judy of Ft Madison. The wedding is set at the First Methodist Church in Ft Madison on Saturday April 14 at 2 30 pm with a reception in the church parlors afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wayne Wolf
Louise Wolf
Moravia
Joan Kay Judy
M. EB. Judy
Ft. Madison
Funeral for Mrs Coe Walters Held at Centerville
Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim attended the funeral of Mrs Coe Walters at Johnson funeral home in Centerville last Wednesday She formerly lived in Moravia and died Sunday night at a hospital in Marshalltown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swaim
Coe Walters
Johnson Funeral Home
Centerville
Walters
Moravia
Marshalltown
Deedrick to Speak at B C B Sunday
Rev. L B Deedrick evangelist of the Town Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren church will deliver the morning message Sunday at the local church He will speak on Why Holy Week and illustrate his message with colorful scene-a-felt The Sunshine choir directed by Lois Mason will provide music for the 1055 a m service Pastor Lynn J King left for Nevada Iowa to assist Rev Gruber in Lent services from March 21 to 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Deedrick
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Vwial
Vo the
Sunshine Choir
Lois Mason
Pantor
Lynn J. King
Nevada
Towa
Gruber
Caurcars Evangelical Church Service Plan
The Caurcars Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Rev Lynn J King as minister and Earl Boyer as Sunday School superintendent. Morning worship at 10 55, Sunday School at 10, with various fellowships and a youth program led by Carl VanZante Wanda Murdy and Imogene and Carl Tisue. A cooperative supper hosted by Kitehéni Earlene and Ralph Davis is planned for Saturday evening with Imogene and Carl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn. J. King
Earl Boyer
L. ‘B. Peedrick
Carl VanZante
W.S.W.S
Mabel
Hawk
Wanda
Murdy
Kitehéni
Earlene
Ralph Davis
Imogene
Carl
Revival Meetings at Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Rev Blackstone leads revival meetings at Fairview Grace Methodist Church Main Station from March 25 to April 1 with evening services at 7 45 and special music. Sunday School starts at 9 00 am supervised by Mr Kermit Gladfélder with Worship at 9 40 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Blackstone
Kermit Gladfélder
Jack. Hewit
Grace Methodist Church Evangelistic Services This Week
Grace Methodist Church announces ongoing evangelistic services led by Rev John Grenfell with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship. Evening programs include junior choir, MYF, and evangelistic service daily through Thursday Friday and Sunday with a choir practice March 26 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Earl. Tuttle
First Christian Church Services and Activities
The article notes Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and communion and sermon at 11 a.m. preached by Brother Donald Plum. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. on Daniel Chapter 7 led by Mrs. Marshall Perry. Wednesday Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. O D DuVall’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Birdie
Donald Plum
Daniel
Marshall Perry
Ladies Aid
O. D. DuVall
Nazarene Church announces revival with Trinidad speakers
The Centerville Church of the Nazarene hosts a missionary zone rally at 7:30 pm with Rev Ray Miller and Mrs Miller from Trinidad as speakers. Evangelistic services run March 27 through April 8 led by evangelist Rev I H Stanley. church members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Bay
Donald R. Thurman
Frank Woodward
Centerville Church
H. Stanley
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Campbell
The Twentieth Century club gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs T E Campbell presiding. A thought for the day followed the roll call. Mrs Harry Glick read the article Twenty four Golden Hours. The April 3 meeting will be at Mrs Preston Hedgeback’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
T. E. Campbell
Harry Glick
Preston Hedgeback
Moravia to Give Away Free Hams Saturday
Moravia business officials will hold a drawing at 3:00 PM in the community building to distribute about 15 small canned ham prizes instead of Moravia Bucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrodvia Businessien
Moravie Scout Troop Reorganizes With New Leader
Moravie Boy Scout troop reorganized at Legion meeting with Carl Tisué named scoutmaster. Committee members elected Fed Hammond chair, C Goulson secretary, Bert Turner treasurer, Karl Tuttle, Rev. Lynn King, and Charles Broshar. Twelve scouts rejoined, all reportedly passed Tenderfoot, with several nearing Second Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl’ Tisué
Meravia
Fed Hammond
C., C. Goulson
Bert Turner
Karl Tuttle
Lynn King
Charles Broshar
The
Legion
Charles Burtali
Harold Prough
Richard Bentzinger
Avere
American’ Legion
Auxiliary meeting supports Korean education and local drive
The American Legion Auxiliary Way unit met Tuesday night at the post home with Mrs. Max McDonough presiding. They approved a $5 gift to educate a Korean boy and $10 to the Anna Whittenmeyer fund. The group plans a room redecoration day on Wednesday to prepare spaces for lessons, discusses Family Living programs, and invites members to a district joint meeting on April 30 in Albia. Initiations were held for several members, a paper on Building Better Communities was read, and 19 members attended the social hour with cakes and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary Way
Max McDonough
Anna ‘Whittenmeyer
McDonough
Moravisy
Jae Albia
Legion
Leonard Palmer
Max Hiner
Pearlie Boyer
E T C Club Meets With Mrs Harry DuVall
The E T C Club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Harry DuVall. Mrs DuVall led the entertainment. Mrs Veach won the prize and Mrs Firkins the door prize. Refreshments were whipped lime gelatine salad cottage cheese potato chips cookies and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Harry DuVell
Engagement Announced for Carolyn VanDorin and Gene Carpenter
Mr and Mrs L B VanDorin of 34 10th Avenue West Albia announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Marie to Gene D Carpenter son of Mr and Mrs C S Carpenter of 184 Washington Avenue East Albia The couple both attend local schools with Carolyn at Albia High School and Gene at Centerville Community Junior College No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. VanDorin
10Th Avenue West
Albia
Carolyn Marie
Gene D. Carpenter
C. S. Carpenter
Washington Avenue East
Miss VanDorin
Albia High School
Mr. Carpenter
Centerville
All Teachers Offered Contract Renewals With Some Salary Increase
Moravia school board approved a salary schedule raising pay for all teachers from fifty to two hundred dollars next year. Current teachers were retained, though some may not reapply. The calendar proposes August 27 opening, holidays, and May 22 dismissal with May 15 commencement. George Firkins named board president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firkins
Moravia
Fenton
Echool
Merle Smith
Curtis Tomlin
Dan Mihalovich
George Firkins
William J Campbell Dies At Centerville
Funeral services for William J Campbell 79 were held March 21 in Centerville with Dr. G S Bruland presiding. Burial was at Oakland cemetery. He was born January 30, 1877 in Morris Illinois and died at Guinn nursing home. Survivors include two sons Howard Campbell Burlington and Harold Campbell Des Moines, three sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ullem
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Turner Ambulance
Della Filena Turner
William D
Jamima Paraon Turner
John J. Allem
Pearl Palmer
Washington, Town
Fairlie Hunt
Baraboo
Wisconsin
John
Bessie Donovan
Atlent
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Buriah
Haines
William J.campbell
Miller-Wehrle
G. S. Bruland
Oakland Cemetery
William James Campbell
Guinn
Morris
Ilinois
James
Suzanna
H. R. Campbell
Covina
Calif
F F A Plans Annual Banquet For April 2
Moravia Chapter Future Farmers of America held its regular meeting at 11:25 am in the Ag room with 41 members present. Reports covered seed garden, potato seed, and seed corn. The banquet centerpiece will feature toy machinery with assigned waiters and waitresses listed, followed by candy refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Bill Rose
Jerold Luse
Jerry Main
Harry White Purchases Ron Woodward Farm
Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward sell their Moravia area farm five miles east to Harry White of Oskaloosa with immediate possession arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Ron Woodward
Moravia
Oskaloosa
Charles Burton Located in Tucson Employed by Hughes Aircraft
Charles Burton, who had been visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Clair Neff, is now located in Tucson Arizona and employed by Hughes Aircraft Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burton
Mrs. Clair Neff
Tuscon
Arizona
Hughes Aircraft Corporation
Walter Clark Family Thanks for Floral Offerings and Kindness
The Walter Clark family expresses gratitude for floral offerings and many acts of kindness shown during the loss of their son and brother, Walter Clark. Wayne McDanel joins in the acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
Wayne McDanel
Marjorie Sandifer Receives Degree at State College
State College conferred degrees and certificates on 200 students during winter quarter graduation exercises in State Gymnasium. Miss Marjorie Sandifer of Moravia route 1 earned a bachelor of science among 200 graduates, with 23 doctor of philosophy and 23 master of science degrees. 32 male graduates received reserve commissions in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Marjorie Sandifer
Mr. J
Armed Forces
Local Boys Injured In Auto Accident Near Centerville
Wendell McDanel and Dean Helmick were injured in a 3:30 a.m. wreck five miles north of Centerville when their car went out of control on a curve. They were taken to Centerville hospital after the Ford sedan turned end over end and flew about 50 feet. Both boys were thrown clear. the car reportedly escaped more serious injury or fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell McDanel
Dean Helmick
Centerville
McDanel
Asa
Local gossip notes and visits in Centerville area
Mrs. Nellie Glatfelder presented a decorated angel food cake to Mary Platt on Saturday. Numerous relatives and friends visited, including the Mc Danes, Harris, Clark, Bussette, Freeborn, King, Burns, Callen, Dodd, and Robinson households. Delegates to the state Republican convention were named, and multiple residents were noted moving or traveling between Centerville, Des Moines, Marion, and Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Glatfelder
Mary Platt
John van Dalen
Albia
Charlie Platt
Lee Hiatt
Wayne McDanes
Pearl Harris
Mary
Walter Clark
Carolyn
Alan
Billie
Don
Earnest
Bessie Steffey
Betty Bussette
Centerville
Jim Freeborn
Unionville
Doris Burns
Russell Burns
Zell Callen
John Dodd
Levi Robinson
Mary Burns
Leo Thompson
Farson
Roy Underwood
Herschel Kelley
Preston Hedgecock
Marve Hedgecock
Howard Smith
Mr. Smith
J. O. More
Des Moines
Richard Veach
R. R. Penkington
Ron Woodward
Carl Tisue
Harold Hoffman
Jimmie Luse
Edna Hiatt
Marion
Iowa
Harold
Jimmie
Albert Veach
Dean Wintermute
Jack Baldwin
Fenn Wipsley Baldwin
Mystic
Veach
Harvey Stevens
Stella Sears
Kenneth
Monroe Hospital Auxiliary Organization Planned
Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary formed with Monroe County townships and area representatives. A 10 day membership drive runs through March 31 with membership open to men and women and a nominal fee. The group will provide patient services such as letter writing, shopping assistance, flowers, and a hospital library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary
Moravia
Blakesburg
Monterveille
Eddyville
Hamilton
Bussey
Louilla
Monroe County
Albia
Lopériate BB. A
Soldier Jackie L. Kaster Stationed at Camp Chaffee
Stationed in Arkansas Pvt Jackie L Kaster son of Mr and Mrs Orph Kaster is now stationed at Camp Chaffee His address lists Pvt Jackie L Kaster U S 55542899 Co D 10th MTB 5th Armored Div Camp Chaffee Arkansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie L. Kaster
Orph Kaster
Camp Chaffee
Pvt
U. S
M.T.B. 5Th Armored
Arkansas
Births Parade Includes Hindman Wilson Adams Families
A series of birth announcements notes David Mathew Hindman born March 12 at Smith hospital to Mr and Mrs Jack Hindman Albia route one. Linda Marie Wilson born March 15 at St Josephs hospital Centerville to Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson, grandparents Mr and Mrs R C Wilson of Centerville. Wanda Kay Adams born March 12 in Pontiac Michigan to Mr and Mrs Leon Adams, weighing 7 pounds 8 1/2 ounces. She is formerly Darlene Sheldon, with grandparents Mr and Mrs Roy Sheldon and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Sheldon of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mathew
Jack Hindman
Albia
Smith Hospital
Jay Wilson
Linda
Marie
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
R. C. Wilson
Leon Adams
Pontiac
Mich
Wanda Kay
Adams
Darlene Sheldon
Roy Sheldon
Fred Sheldon
Alhia
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John Young
Farm Supply Co
Nazarene
Lindskoog
N.F.O. Prexy
Debbie
Wayne Wolf
Joan Judy
Bervice
Deedrick
B.C. B
Caurcars
20Th Century
Campbell
Tisue
Moravie
Harry Duvall
Carolyn Marie van Dorin
William J. Campbell
F.F.A
ATF
Logal. News
Monroe Hospital
Jack Kaster
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