Ballangers Bay Station Property Purchased for Auto Service
John and Frank Ballanger bought the Mrs. R. C. Wilson station on Highway 60 in Moravia with immediate possession. The site, formerly McGrighy D-X station, will undergo extensive remodeling to become a modern auto service station. Opening is planned for about July 1st with product types pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Frank Ballanger
R. C. Wilson
Highway 60
Moravia
McGrighy
CWF Meets With Mrs Coltrain For Afternoon Session
The Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday afternoon with president Mrs Maude Coltrain who opened with prayer and led the business meeting The lesson topic Together In Building The Church was directed by Mrs Coltrain Mrs Wilbur Miller was guest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women's Fellowship
Maude Coltrain
Frances McVeigh and Dean Beaty Wed in Marysville
Mrs Catherine Beaty announces the marriage of her son Dean to Frances McVeigh daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McVeigh of Mystic. Ceremony was held Tuesday evening March 14 1961 in Marysville Kansas. The couple reside at 3424 T St Lincoln Nebraska where Dean works with Goldmark Construction Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Beaty
Dean
Frances McVeigh
Frank McVeigh
Mystic. Ie
Marysville
Kansas
Howard Teater
Karen Teater
Ray Teater
T St
Lincoln
Nebraska
Goldmark Inc. Construction Co
County Masonic Observance Set At Centerville Hall
Master Masons from Appannose county will hold a re obalization observance at Centerville Masonic hall Friday evening March 24. An oyster supper will follow. The event aligns with Grand Lodge proclamation amid worldwide unrest. The Brotherhood of Man and Fatherhood of God are emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appannose County
Centerville Masonic Hall
Grand Lodge
Brotherhood of Man
Local couples attend wedding and family visits
Mr and Mrs George Winslet and Mrs Lester Sawyer join others at the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Dick Baldwin in Mysic on Sunday afternoon. Several relatives travel or visit, including Cyril McDanels, Linda and Carl of Moline, IH, and Beards-Wilson wedding attendees. Donald Brain departs for Las Cruces New Mexico to join White Sands Missile Base personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winslet
Lester Sawyer
Dick Baldwin
Mysic
James Culbertson
Linda and
Carl of
Moline, IH
Cyril McDanels
Donald Brain
Las Crueses
New Mexico
Lester Brain
Personel
White Sands
Rock Island, I
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Beard - Wilson
Roy Oughton
Centerville
H. N. Utterback
Cyril McDonell
Howard Smith
McAllen
Texas
Boblenz Speaks at Centerville Lions Club Dinner
Jerry Boblenz spoke at a Centerville Lions Club dinner at the Continental Hotel reporting on his trip to the National Safety Congress in Chicago October 16 to 20. Ruth Hendricks county 4-H Girls President attended and noted the State Safety Conference in Ames last May. Harold Holder chaired the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Boblenz
Centerville
Lions Club
Jerry
National Safety Congress
Chicago
Ruth Hendricks
4-H
Ruth
Ames
Appanoose County
Harold Holder
Continental Hotel
Kathleen McGuire Weds in New Jersey
Mr and Mrs James F McGuire of Laurel Springs New Jersey announce the marriage of their daughter Kathleen Mary to James D Samnipoll. The wedding was held February 27 1961 at Centenary Methodist church Berlin New Jersey. The couple reside in Laurel Springs. The bride is granddaughter of Mrs John Dodd of Morayia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. McGuire
Laurel Springs
New Jersey
Kathleen Mary
James D. Samnipoll
Centenary Methodist Church
Berlin
John Dodd
Morayia
Ladies Adult Class To Continue Tonight
The ladies adult class continues this Thursday at 7:30 PM focusing on finishing seams on various materials. Special emphasis on newer man made fabrics. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. All ladies of the community are invited.
Adult Farmers Class to Discuss Pole Building Construction
The men's adult class meets tonight at the high school to discuss pole building construction. Charles Turner assists with the discussion. Refreshments of doughnuts and coffee will follow. all men are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Turner
Beard-Wilson Vows Exchanged At Methodist Church
Miss Mary Deanna Beard and Paul G. Wilson wed in a double ring ceremony at Grace Methodist Church Moravia. 200 relatives attended as vows were exchanged at 2:30 p.m. Clergy Rev Weldon Whitenack officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard - Wilson
Methodist Church
Mary Deanna Beard
Pearlie Heard
Exiine
Paul G. Wilson
Frank M. Wilson
Moravia
Grace Methodist
Carl Black
Bonnie Stover
Des’ Moines
Marsha White
Centerville
Loretta Dooley
Duane Beard
Des Moines
Danny Kadel
Exline
Debra Beard
Vickie Beard
Greg Wilson
David Bogleang
Stansberry
County W.S.C.8 Meet at Centerville Friday
A county wide meeting of W.S.C.S. officers will gather at the Centerville Methodist church on Friday March 24 to study the organization and work of the Woman's Society of Christian Service led by Miss Janet Dixon Appanoose county worker Mrs Fry Corydon district president and Mrs Frank Johnson Centerville. Attendees from Moravia include Mrs John Veach president Mrs Lester Brain vice president Mrs Ron Wodeward treasurer and Mrs D. E. Bishop Spiritual Life of the local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Centerville
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Janet Dixon
Appanoose County
Fry
Corydon
Frank Johnson
Moravia
John Veach
Lester Brain
McClouds Purchase Parental Farm Near Town
Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud have bought his parents farm northwest of town and moved in last week. Mr and Mrs D W Homeline of Albia plan to move into the vacated Homestead. Both farms were remodeled. The Homeline farm was formerly owned by Harvey Mains who lives in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McCloud
Ray McClouds
D. W. Homeline
Albia
Homeline
Harvey Mains
Centerville
Monroe Farm Bureau Meeting Held Tuesday
Monroe Township Farm Bureau met at Hilton church Tuesday evening with good attendance despite rain and mud. Wm Lennie presented a film on cancer death prevention while Miss Ann Miletich spoke on her Europe trip. Mr and Mrs Bob McGinnis and Mr and Mrs Earl Rowley served pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township Farm Bureau
Hilton Church
Wm. Lennie
Ann Miletich
Europe
Bob McGinnis
Earl Rowley
Moravia and Moravia area church schedule notes
Churches Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. Weldon Whitenack and Lee Benz host 9:00 morning worship and 10:00 Sunday school with 7:30 circuit evening service at Moravia plus Congo missions film and official board meeting Tuesday. Wesley Chapel led by Howard Guenther schedules 9:00 Sunday school 10:10 worship and 7:30 evening service. Moravia features 10:00 Sunday school 12:00 worship 7:40 circuit service with Congo film, plus 6:45 choir rehearsal and 7:00 Senior M.Y.F. on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Farmvview
Lee Benz
Moravia
Missions Film On
Congo
Wesley Chapel
Howard Guenther
Women’s Society
Daniel’s Home
Richard Tubaugh
M.Y.F
Church of the Nazarene Weekly Schedule
Rev. H LaVern Smith pastor and Jank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday school 10:00 am. Morning Worship 11:00 am. Young Peoples service 7:00 pm. Junior service led by Mrs. Bill Woodward 7:45 pm. Evening Evangelistic 7:30 pm. Wednesday Hour of Prayer at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. LaVern Smith
Jank Woodward
Young Peoples Service
Bill Woodward
Church Notice for Sunday services and Ladies Aid
First Christian Church outlines schedule with Pastor Donald Plum presiding prayer and communion at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Ladies Aid held all day at the Birdie Main home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Palm Sunday Services At Evangelical United Brethren Church
The Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. F A Richardson as pastor and Mary VanZante as Sunday School superintendent offers a full Holy Week program. Morning worship at 11 includes a sermon Christ's Royalty, plus a Palm Sunday one act play This is my Church by Youth Fellowship. Noon services run 12:05 to 12:35 at Centerville Presbyterian, and Holy Communion is observed Thursday evening. Union Good Friday service features Rev Dr Gene E B Phillips of Nazarene at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Richardson
Mary VanZante
Youth Fellowship
Presbyterian Church In
Centerville
Appanose County Ministerial Association
Ladies Aid
Gene EB. Phillips
Church of the Nazarene
No School on Good Friday Announcement
Superintendent Burton announces no school on Good Friday March 31 with classes resuming Monday April 3. TB test results will be read on Thursday March 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Union Services At Centerville for Holy Week
The Appanese County Ministerial Association schedules Noonday services at Centerville Presbyterian during Holy Week from 12 05 to 12 35. Good Friday includes three consecutive services at 12 05 12 35 and 1 05 with a theme In His Steps Through Passion Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanese County Ministerial Association
Presbyterian Church
Centerville
Orval Walker
D. D. Hinegardner
Centerville Methodist
Glen Lochhead
Earl Starke
Drake Ave
Christian
E. Strong
Henry Fritz
Presbyterian
Veach attend funeral for Frisby sister in law
Mrs C R Frisby died Wednesday at her Aransas Pass Texas home. Mr and Mrs John Veach attended her Monday Cedar Rapids funeral. Several local couples visited relatives and friends across Iowa and Texas including VanDorin Albia Paris Ottumwa and Des Moines during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
C. R. Frisby
Cedar Rapids
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Walter Paris
Claude Paris
Evangelical
Marshalltown
Paul Kraber
Aurora
0. C. Kaster
Ray Darrah
Billy Ray
Des Moines
J. T. VanDorin
Fred VanDorin
Ottumwa
Hubert Staggs
Seymour
Carson Jordan
Francis Argo
Calleen
Joleen
Carole
Darel
Oskaloosa
Cyril McDanel
Leo VanDorin
Bruce
In Memoriam Dear Mother Passed Away March 20 1956
In loving memory of our dear mother who died five years ago. Time cannot heal the heartache nor ease the pain. We miss you more with each moment and tears are vain. May God grant you eternal rest. Deeply missed by daughters Mrs Fairie Hunt and Mrs Pearl Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairie Hunt
Pearl Palmer
Harry Glick Dies Fatherly Husband Legacy for Family
Obituary notes the passing of Harry Glick husband father and grandfather aged four years at March 24. Survived by wife Mrs Harry Glick and sons Troy Dwight and Delnar with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glick
Troy
Dwight
Delnar
Thank You Notes From Ill Friend To Community
A grateful message thanks friends neighbors and relatives for Sowers letters cards and calls and other kindness shown during illness. The writer notes the support helped pass time more quickly and mentions days in God and Christ.
Moravia Athletic Banquet To Feature UI Gymnastic Act
Moravia booster club sets April 4 for the annual athletic banquet honoring local school athletes. This year’s program shifts from a speaker to a gymnastic demonstration by the University of Iowa gym class led by coach Dick Halzgelfer, featuring national champions in tumbling and trampoline. Awards will be presented after short talks by Superintendent Burton, Coach Bill Austin, and senior athletes. Tickets available from Paul Spencer Jr, Gary Charity, and Betty Cridlebaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Dick Halzgelfer
University
Burton
Bill Austin
E.U.B. Church
Paul Spencer, Jr
Gary Charity
Betty Cridlebaugh
Moravia Students to Take Tuberculosis Mantoux Test
Moravia school children will be tested for TB with the Mantoux test on Monday March 27. Health nurse Lor raine Ramos Dr Smiley and Mrs Woodward assist. Parents must sign consent forms published in this issue. The test is free, funded by the Appanoose county Tuberculosis society from Christmas seal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lorraine Ramos
Smiley
Wm. Woodward
Ap-panoose County Tuberculosis Society
Union Church Feature Promises Broad Reach Next Week
A non-denominational "Support the Church" advertising service designed to stimulate church activity and attendance begins next week in the Union area. The Keister Advertising service of Strasburg Virginia notes its use in over 950 newspapers nationwide and its long running presence in many communities. The messages are non-sectarian, aiming to appeal to all Faiths, with local merchants backing the sponsorship as a community business benefit and reminder of church importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keister
Strasburg
Virginia
Women’s Christian Service Meets at Grace Methodist Church
The Wo men's Society of Christian Service held a Wednesday March 15 meeting at Grace Methodist Church at 1 15 p m with hostesses. A luncheon set for St Patrick's Day preceded a review of Basic Christian Beliefs and an Easter meditation. Retreat items included Lent meanings and Thanksgiving for Retired Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
Lee Hiatt
Ronald Woodward
Evan Hiatt
Lester Brain
T. J. Luse
D. E. Bishop
Carl Black
Calvary
Clarence Whitehead
Jobn Veach
Veach
Christ
S C A Meeting at Centerville High School
The School Community Association will meet Monday March 27 at 8 00 p m at the Centerville high school. Supt Gerald Dinsmore will speak on Child Guidance. A film Our Obligation on fire prevention will be shown. Anyone interested in the school is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Community Association
Gerald Dinsmore
Centerville
Anyore
Moravia Board Approves Teacher Pay Increases
Moravia school board met to approve new contracts for the coming term with elementary salaries raised by 100 to 400 dollars annually and high school salaries kept at no increase up to 400. Contracts will be sent to teachers in a few days and returned by mid April. James Horridge of Ollie will earn 5200 dollars as guidance counselor, with his prior experience in Mystic and Udell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Olson
James Horridge
Ollie
Mystic
Udell High School
McGee & Co
Ottumwa
Burton
John Laws
Dale Free to tour Europe for 30 days
My and Mrs. Kenneth Free received word from their son Dale that he would leave March 24 for a 30 day tour of Europe. Dale is a first class Petty Officer stationed in Madrid Spain for the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Free
Dale
Europe
Madrid
Spain
Jim McCrory to celebrate birthday at Nelson Nursing Home
Friends of Jim McCrory of Fairfield learned he will mark his birthday Friday March 24 at the Nelson Nursing Home and would welcome cards remembering the day from well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McCrory
Nelson Nursing Home
Fairfield
Jim
Hutchings Adopt Son Phillip Carl Born February 25 1961
Mr and Mrs Robert Hutchings announce the adoption of a son named Phillip Carl. He was born February 25, 1961. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs ER W Hutchings of Mason City and Mrs Carl Cloyed of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hutchings
Phillip Carl
ER. W. Hutchings
Mason City
Carl Cloyed
Moravia
Millemon Couple Welcomes Daughter Mary in Des Moines
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Millemon of Des Moines welcomed their daughter Mary born last week at a Des Moines hospital. Grandmother is Mrs. Willam Millemon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Millemon
Des Moines
Mary
Willam Millemon
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Ballangers Bay Station
C.W.F
Dean Beaty
Masonic
Centeville
Boblenz
Lyons Club
Kathleen McGuire
Gary Cooper
Kirksville
John Wilson
Paul Turner
James Wilson
Aft
Maid of Honor
Bride&room
Leon Bogle
Warren Israel
Jack Crawford
Moulton
Suzanne Stuber
Donna Perkina
Charlotte Beard
Centerville High School
Preferred Risk Mutual Ins. Co
Iowa
Moravia High School
Iowa State University
Moravia Farm Service Company
Haynes Ave
Lovilia
Beynon
Newlus
Allerion
Shellsburg
Hed- Nick
Blondield
Cincinnati
Mexico
Union Ville
Springfield
Queen City
Missouri
Denver
Calu
Wid Omuba
W.S.C
Monroe Farm Bureau
First Christian Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church
W. Whitenack
Banks Doggett
Moravia E.U.B
Melvin Suhr
1St Baptist
Dewitt Foster
Edwin Rohrig
Nazarene
L. F. Sandberg
James Thomas
Lutheran
Memoriam
Iowa U
E.U.B. Good Fri
Churches of Moravia
Union Church
W.5.c.s
S.C.A. Meeting
Dale Free
McCrory
Hutchings
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