Services Sunday for Mrs. Sarah Hiner
Mrs. Sarah Hiner 71 died at her home south of Iconium at 3 30 a m Friday March 18 after a long illness She was born near Mystic January 1878 daughter of John and Emily Bohm She married William Wesley Hiner July 23 1899 who died October 8 1915 They had seven children Amy John Clarence Floyd Pearl Runnels and Mabel Hines Ottumwa Crysl died at 9 months Surviving are four sisters and three brothers seven grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p m at Turner Funeral home Rev H A Kirchenbauer of the Iconium Methodist church officiated Burial was Salem Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hiner
Iconium
Mystic
John
Emily Bohm
William Wesley Hiner
Amy
Clarence
Floyd
Pearl Runnels
Mabel Hines
Ottumwa
Crysl
Mary Murphy
Anna McNair
Centerville
Minnie Smith
Shaw
Colo
Ida Brandon
Eads
Frank
J. Theodore Bohm
Turner Funeral Home
H. A. Kirchenbauer
Salem Cemetery
Note of thanks from the Hiner family
The Hiner family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for sympathy and support during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiner
Linda Coulson’s Surprise Birthday Party
Linda Coulson daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Coulson was surprised on her eighth birthday March 17 from 4 00 to 5 20 pm by second and third grade girls hidden in the davenport at her home After singing Happy Birthday games were played in the basement Her mother and Merrill served ice cream and cake Favors were candy baskets and pocket combs Decorations reflected St Patrick s Day Linda received many lovely gifts and wishes for more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Coulson
C. C. Coulson
Davenport
Linda
Merrill
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs McDanel
A pink and blue shower was held at Mrs Hiatt's Friday afternoon March 18 for Mrs Max McDanel. Guests enjoyed games and visiting, then refreshments of fruit salad, whipped cream, cookies, and coffee. Attendees included Merle Miller, Anna Hiatt, Elizabeth Turner, Evelyn Daniels, Juanita Dooley and Alan, Mary Meadows, Lula Hiatt, Thelma McDanel, and the honoree Mrs McDanel. Givers unable to attend were Monica Fischer, Doris Hampton, Virginia Pettibone, Edyth Hiatt, Mrs Roy Hiatt, Mrs Utterback, and Mrs Forsyth of Moulton.
Solly Rookers Group Honors Two Birthdays
The Jolly Rookers met at their mid way club house near the Doyle McDanes home Friday evening. A cooperative supper honored the birthdays of Mrs. Conner Stocker and Mrs. Dallas Faber. Members exchanged gifts and remaining time was spent playing rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Rookers
Doyle McDanes
Conner Stocker
Dallas Faber
Gomer Stucker
Doyle McDanel
Miley Lockman
Trenton
Mervin McDanel
Birthday Dinner Honoring Glen and Mrs. Burns
A cooperative birthday dinner was held at Glen Burns home on Sunday honoring the birthdays of Mrs. Russel Burns and Glen Burns. Attendees included Leon Burns Peal Dean Karen Kay Paul Burns Centerville Mrs Ben Cox Gary Lee Mystic Mr and Mrs Russel Burns Charlene Jintuie Mrs Ray Underwood Glendolin Donne Marvin Joseph Mr and Mrs Dayne Paylor Mrs Obe Burns Mesro Mrs Alen Burge and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Burns
Russel Burns
Leon Burns
Peal
Dean
Karen Kay
Paul Burns
Centerville
Ben Cox
Gary Lee
Mystic
Charlene
Jintuie
Ray Underwood
Glendolin
Donne
Marvin
Joseph
Dayne Paylor
Obe Burns
Mesro
Alen Burge
Obituary of Mrs. Davis Faithful E.A.B. Member
Jessie Davis daughter of A W and Cynthia Potts was born October 14 1871 on a Moravia area farm and died March 1 1949 at age 74 years five months one day. She joined the U B church near her home and later Moravia U B church remaining loyal member until death. She married W P Davis October 14 1895 and lived on farms near Moravia until moving to their present home March 1 1987. Survived by husband and two children Ralph Davis of Albia and Lois Mason of Moravia, plus two grandchildren Helen Marie Davis and Richard Lee Mason, a brother Horton Potts and sister Mia Elva Tennant. Preceded in death by parents, sister Amy and brother Albert, and several nieces and nephews. She attended Sunday school and church regularly and was a member of A B Ladies Aid. Funeral held March 17 at Moravia Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev C L Young and Rev Karl Rabuek officiating. burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Davia
A. W
Cynthia Potts
Moravia
U. B. Church
Salem
Helen Marie Davis
Richard Lee Mason
Horton Potts
Mia
Elva Tennant
Beverly Hills
Calif
Amy
Albert
Davis
A. B. Ladies Aid
Saving Bond Sales Still Running High
Savings bonds set a January all time high of 38,820,930 for BE F and G series per State Director Roger F. Warin as redemptions fall. National E F G holdings exceed 47 billion, vs 63 billion in Feb 1946, showing growing reserve building postwar. Apanoose 151,089 Monroe 113,825 PL11,553 figures peer statewide totals 38,820,930 vs 38,186,757 prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Towa
Roger F. Warin
Treasury Department
Appanoose County
Monroe County
Carrie Tisue Hosts St Patrick Day Card Party
Mrs. Carrie Tisue entertained at two tables of Rock Thursday evening honoring Josie Charity. Prizes were awarded for high and low scores and a fourth prize. Refreshments included angel food cake with green and white decoration, fruit salad and toffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Tisue
Rock
Josie Charity
Flight of the Oh Stork Delivers Baby Boy in Ottumwa
Mr and Mrs Clarence Schaffer welcome a baby boy born Tuesday March 24 at Ottumwa hospital. Timothy Lee weighed eight pounds ten ounces. Grandparents are Louis Schiff and Mr and Mrs John L Ladd. the child’s father, a former minister, plans to serve Olwomwe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Schaffer
Ottumwa Hospital
Timothy Lee
Louis Schiff
Herp
John L. Ladd
Thy Whureh
Cheist
Aid
Olwomwe
Services Tuesday for Mrs. Luse's Father
Fairfield mourns the death of William H. George age 87, a retired prominent businessman and inventor of the Dexter washing machine. He founded Dexter Manufacturing Co in Fairfield and is survived by wife 85, son Dr. Clark George of Fairfield, daughters Mrs Fass Heaton of Creston and Mis Cody Luse of Moravia, eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Fairfield with family members including Cody Luse Ronald Woodward CadyneiLuse and George McDonald in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Luse
Ronald Woodward
CadyneiLuse
George McDonald
Fairfield
Luse
William H. George
George
Dexter
Iowa
Dexter Manufacturing Co
Clark George
Fass Heaton
Creston
Mis
Moravia
Robb graduates from Iowa State College on Saturday
Thomas A. Robb, son of Mr and Mrs W B Robb of near Center Ville and a Moravia high school graduate, earned a B S in Animal Husbandry from Iowa State College at Ames on Saturday March 19. He will serve as assistant youth leader of Marion County starting March 22. His family attended the exercises in Ames and helped move him and his family to Knoxville at 1402 Marion Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Robb
W. B. Robb
Centerville
Moravia High School
Iowa State College
Ames
Tom
Marion County
Versal Robb
Wilma
Knoxville
Marion Street
Edith Dodds Hosts W S C S Meeting at M E Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of Christian Service met at Edith Dodds home with 14 members present. Gladsie Pennington led devotions, Mildred Bishop played piano, Ruth Wilson led the program, and discussions covered labor relations values and industrial changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of Christian Service
M. E. Church
Edith Dodd
Gladsic Pennington
Mildred Bishop
Ruth Wilson
Longfellow's
Mae Hickman
Gladsie Pennington
Farm Machinery Ought to Be in Good Repair
Iowa State extension Safety specialist Nor val Wardle warns that makeshift repairs and poorly working equipment heighten accident risk and fatigue for operators. A 1948 Iowa study found one fifth of farm accidents stem from hurry and fatigue. he urges thorough pre spring checks, repaired defects in hitches seats wheels brakes and gears, plus sturdy steps ignition safety gear and careful fuel line inspection to prevent fires and costly breakdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Wardle
Iowa State College
Wardle
Iowa
Baraboe Family Visits Lowhy Market Ad Section
A fragment records Virgil Hunt, ware and Dean Hani family from Baraboe visiting Lowhy. The notes mention buying, renting or trading, with Micluber Lie appearing in an ad section. The text is unclear but indicates a local market or notice heading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Hunt
Ware
Dean Hani
Baraboe
Wese
J. J. Ablek
CutagueS Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Earl E Rabuek pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. worship 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship and C E at 7:30 p.m. prayer at Coffin home Thursday 7:30 p.m. Lent season Kingdom Advance Offering Sunday. Broadcast Saturday at 9:00 p.m. over ABC MBS CBS networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuek
Harold Mason
A.B.C
M.B.S
C.B.S
Grace Methodist Church Moravis Iowa Sunday Services
Waunelta McConnell, Minister leads Grace Methodist Church Moravis Iowa with 10:00 a m Sunday school 11:00 a m morning worship 6:30 p m M Y F 7:30 p m evening worship The pastor will speak on Jeans Walks Today inviting all families to attend and study together at 10 o'clock hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Moravis
Iowa
Waunelta McConnell
M.Y
Jeans
Wesley Methodist Church Sunday Services Invite
Wesley Methodist Church schedules morning worship at 9 45 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m with a goal of reaching 60 attendees next Sunday inviting all to attend and bring someone.
Moravia Church of Christ Service Details and Doctrinal Appeal
The Moravia Church of Christ led by James Brown invites attendance at services between the high school and Town Square at 9 45 a m with songs and prayers and a sermon on Honesty in Religion. A 11 00 a m Bible school and a 7 30 p m sermon titled The Price of Redemption follow. Friday Bible study on Christian Stewardship at Mrs Milliman's home. Jesus is Prophet Priest and King per Zechariah and Acts Hebrews urges personal reflection on His rule and intercession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James Brown
Iconium Service Schedule and Bible Study
Morning Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Lord's Supper at 11:00 a.m. sermon on Popular Sin. Bible preaching. Evening study at 7:30 p.m. at Bill Kelsey home on Daniel. Services proclaim the counsel of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Iconium
Bible School
Bill Kelsey
Nazarene Church Announces Weekly Schedule and Broadcast
Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor F A Hahn offers Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Mi A Dobson as superintendent, Morning Worship at 11:00 a m, NY PS at 7:00 p m, and Thursday prayer and Bible study at 7:30 p m. Radio program airs Sundays 8:00 to 8:30 a m on station KMA with Rev Gene Phillips district superintendent of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
Adobnson
N.Y. PS
Little Country Church of the
KMA
Gene Phillips
Iowa
Christy Hosts Shanghai Club Gathering Wednesday
Shanghai club met Wednesday with idle Christy as tea towels were embroidered and a cooperative midday dimmer served. A planned miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Floyd Green was discussed for Saturday night in March at the home of Ha ees Rinehart with several guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai Club
Christy
Floyd Green
Passion Week Services Planned by Moravia Ministerial Association
The Moravia Ministerial Association has completed Passion Week services culminating in a union Easter sunrise service. Easter events include cantatas at the Evangelical United Brethren church led by a community choir, with Rev. Carlton Spencer, Rev. Myers, Rev. Greenwood, and Rev. W. B. Barber delivering messages at various churches from April 12 to 15. Everyone is invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Ministerial Association
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carlton Spencer
Myers
The
Nazarene Church
Methodist Church
Greenwood
Christian Church
W. B. Barber
Professor Witton to Speak at Grace Methodist Dinner
Grace Methodist church hosts a 6:30 cooperative dinner on Wednesday April 6 with Wesley Methodist church joining. Guest speaker is Professor Witton of Simpson College Indianola. A weed program is planned by a committee led by Mia John Veach and Mrs Loyd Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Wesley Methodist Church
Professor Witton
Simpson College
Indianola
Mia
John Veach
Loyd Carter
E U B Church Night Friday Draws Large Crowd
The Evangelieal United Brethren church basement hosted a busy Friday night program led by Miss Carolyn Hawk. A brass quartet Kathleen Halden Charles Turner Bill Bishop Wayne Wolf and soloist Phyllis Rabuck performed with Mary Rose Main on organ and Mrs M K Blackman leading congregational singing. The quartet and Rabuck earned first ratings at Knoxville preliminaries. Refreshments followed. April church night supper to be organized by Mrs M K Blackman Mrs E G Hawk and Viola Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelieal United Brethren
Carolyn Hawk
Kathleen Halden
Charles Turner
Bill Bishop
Wayne Wolf
Phyllis Rabuck
Verva Aitchison
Rabuck
Knoxville
M. K. Blackman
Mary Rose Main
E. G. Hawk
Viola Hammond
Oril Kaster Birthday Dinner Honors Dana and kin
A Sunday surprise dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Orel Kaster's home honored Dana's sixth birthday and the birthdays of Burdett Cox Billie Cox and Maxine Metherly. Noon cooperative dinner followed by photos and visiting with many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel Kaster
Dana
Burdett
Billie Cox
Maxine Mathery
Grandma Cox
Frank Cox
Mary
Billie
Carl
Albin
Emma Miller
Moulton
Dale Parry
Ottumwa
Howard Brock
Leara
Juan
Dickie
Hiteman
Rex Angels
Burdett Cox
Ramona
Dele
Rowena
Bill Robinson
Caryl
Maxine Matherby
Barbara Cousins
Dad
Orel Easter
Frances Ann
Joe
Wayne Foster
Vera Metherly
Ronnie
Chuck van Dorin
Linda
Kareo Underwood
Memory Lane Social Notes Show Local Visits and Birthdays
Local residents from Kansas City Ames Ottumwa and Des Moines visited family and friends across the area. Celebrations included Mrs Reeves birthday at Ottumwa and Mrs Gardner’s anniversary east of Albia. Several trips to Des Moines Atlanta and Eddyville highlighted a busy weekend among families and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hoskinson
Willie Hiatt
Atlanta
Mio
Mrs
Bruce Gardner
Des Moines
O.B. Duvall
George Main Dies in Stillwater Oklahoma at 83
George W. Main, 83, longtime Stillwater resident, died February 22 at his home. Born in Iconium Iowa in 1865, he moved to Oklahoma in 1896 and Stillwater in 1918 where he ran a grocery store. Survived by wife Minnie, a son Francis E. Main, a daughter Mrs. H. F. Donjnelley, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and sister Mrs. B. B. Wiley. Burial was at Olivet cemetery after services February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Main
Stillwater
Okla
Romans Smith
Olivet
Iconium
Iowa
Francis
Sophia Main
Mary Vianna Burns
Seconium
Oklahoma
Mary Vianna
Minnie Youngker
First Christian Church
Francis E. Main
Oklahoma City
H. F. Don Jnelley
Enid
B. B. Wiley
George Firkins Heads Mc Tavis School Board
George Firkins was sworn in as a board member to replace Paul Broskar and elected president. The meeting approved outstanding bills, set committees for the year, discussed water system needs, approved replacing the water motor, and considered teacher contracts with renewals offered to most staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McTavis School Board
Chester Broshar
George Firkins
Paul Broskar
Firking
Merle Johnson
Frank Lathen
Bert Turner
Bill
Hickman
Taylor School Board Elects New President at Meeting
The Taylor township school board met at the Moravia community building Monday evening. Members present included Herbert Roblenz Coul son Ernest West Lee Bens Lloyd McDanes Jack McDonough Karl Fischer Clair Sellars Theo Miller. Karl Fischer was elected president and Theo Miller, secretary for 14 years, will serve again this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Moravia
Herbert Roblenz
Coulson
Ernest West
New Hope School
Lee Bens
Showers
Lloyd McDanes
Biddle
Jack McDonough
White Dove
Karl Fischer
Clair Sellars
Maple Grove
Theo Miller
Ralph Wilkinson Construction opens in Centerville
A newly organized Ralph Wilkinson Construction company operates from the National Bank building in Centerville. General manager Ralph Wilkinson has years of construction experience, J B Byara serves as office engineer formerly with Iowa Southern Utilities, and Raymond Porter heads the electrical division. The firm specializes in commercial and residential building and remodeling and electrical contracting. They recently installed heavy equipment for Iowa Southern Utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wilkinson
Towa Southern Utilities Company
Mrs Albert Veach Hosts ETC Club Afternoon
Mrs Albert Veach entertained the ETC club last Thursday afternoon with Mrs Paul Spencer and Mrs Lester Smith in charge of the program. Mrs Frank Hiatt handled the mystery box and dainty refreshments were served to conclude a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
E.T.C. Club
Paul Spencer
Lester Smith
Frank Hiatt
Wilbur Cloyed Resigns for Railroad Express Post
Wilbur Cloyed, after three years as a fingerprint technician for the state, resigns from the statehouse in Des Moines and accepts a special officer role in the Railroad Express Prevention and Security department. He begins duties in Buck Island on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Cloyed
Statehouse
Des Moines
Prevention and Security Department
Railroad Express
Buck [Sland
Local News Briefs From Chicago And Surrounding Areas
Citizens report visits and family gatherings across Chicago Detroit and Bettendorf. Harry Stocker and son returned home after a Sunday visit with relatives in Sioux City. Junior Stocker expected back in New Orleans after ten days with his parents. Newton resident Keith Cameron spent Friday with his wife T B Cameron. Mrs Kenneth Condra and Minnie Abn came home from the hospital Sunday night. Mrs Fred Hammond hosted at two tables of rock Tuesday evening as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. May
Ames
Cuntil
D. E. Bishop
Harry Stocker
Glen Lemar
Bettendorf
Junior Stocker
Jefe Munday
New Orleans
Fred Hammond
Rock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. McDanel
Ernest Hiatts
Max McDanel
Solly Rookers Group
Glen Burns Home
E.A.B
Oh Stork
Thomas Robb
Is.c
Edith Dodds
Cutagues
Icle Christy
Shanghai
Meanbers
Anna Lundgrebe
Alfie Taylor
Bertha Overture
Chloe Lach
Cora Murphy
Hose Marie Wertz
Essie Purevis
Ryan Beats
Lissie Kelsey
Teeat Scott
Tele Ci Evelyn Rasch
Hatet Monehart
Bevusly Wueti
Judy Overtof
Diane Wee
Roberti Purewie
Misra Privy
Glen Overturt
Vinwa Lundy
Galaid Rinehart
Jode Chi Whe Geat
Haees Rinehart
Mreo J.i
Ministerial Association
E.U.B
Oril Kasters
Robert McClellan
Kansas City, Mo
Chas. Johnson
Chris Bogart
Jess
Johnnie Hiner
Max Hiner
Billy Angel
Pearl Hiner
Billy
Wm. Gardner
Marvin Gardner
John Fentinel
Albia
Birdie Main
Paul Broshar
JoElNen
Skip
John Dille
Gravity
J. W. Halden
Ceny
Harry Burmeister
C.W.O
Smith Tharp
Gary, Francis and
Bruce
Waucondo, Ill
Mrs. A. ©. Main
Ben Tharp
Eddyville
Jack Broshar
NROTC
Town State College
Chet Broshar
William Woodward
Chester Brasher
Win Woodward
Maude E. Buyer
Ir Daugh
Tom Robb
Tequilyat
Knnaville Siledice
Fin Boyer
Woudwaig
Harry van Antwerp
Piste
Turaday
Mrp
J. B. Callen
George Main
Stillwater, Okla
Taylor School Board
Construction Company
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
Keith Cameron of
Newton
T. B. Cameron
Kenneth Condra
Minnie Abn
Lunday Night
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