Lost Rites Saturday For Blanche Barker
Blanche Barker daughter of Vess and Rose Barker died in Rock Island Illinois at 61. Funeral services were held at Turner funeral home in Moline with burial at Oak View cemetery Albia. Card of thanks from Frank Lathen and family and Gerald Larson and family.
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Blanche Barker
Vess
Rose Barker
Albia
Téwa
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rock Island
First Presbyterian Church
Albin
Gerald Larson
Fairfield
Town
Frank
Martha Harsh Dies At Mt. Ayr In 1956
Martha Harsh of Mt. Ayr died March 22 1956 at age 49 after a funeral at Rhoades. She was the daughter of Mary and William Powell, born November 25 1886. She was preceded in death by husband Ora E Harsh and son Vern. Survived by Ivan Harsh Moravia Glee Harsh Adel Mary Shields Mt. Ayr Vick Harsh Chandler Arizona and others including 12 grandchildren and one great grandson Eddie Jordan. Card of thanks from Ivan Harsh family notes local attendance and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renda
Harsh
Tewksberry
Mars
Patricia
Martha
O ‘ Glee
Adel
Marilyn Shields
Mt. Ayr
Bill
Bob
Moravia
L.‘E. Jordan
Polo
Eddie Jordan
Polo, Ma
Gardening School at Albia Today Thursday
Ben Vance extension horticulturist at Iowa State College will discuss vegetable gardening at the Farm Bureau building in Albia starting at 2 30 on Thursday March 29. Open to men and women from the area, topics include garden planning varieties soil improvement fertilization planting indoors and summer mulching. A general garden maintenance discussion will follow. Mrs James Shaw and daughter of Lancaster Missouri joined Mrs Glen VanDorin Bobby and Vickie for a visit to Jackson Mississippi to see their husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vance
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau
Albia
Monroe County Extension Service
Vance
James Shaw
Lancaster
Glen VanDorin
Bobby
Vickie
Jackson
Mississippi
Moravia Students Organize Bundle Week Clothing Drive
Moravia schools under Superintendent A R Fenton gather good clothing April 16 to 20 to aid needy children. Local effort links with Bundle Week in Iowa supporting Save the Children Federation. Clothing distributions include aid to Navajo Indians and rural U S areas, sales for nominal charges, and overseas shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Moravia
Fenton
Iowa
J. C. Wright
Save the Children Federation
United States
Korea
Greece
Italy
North Africa
Austria
Haiti
Dairy Meeting At Johnson Farm Friday
Local dairymen will meet Friday March 30 at the DeWayne Johnson farm 2½ miles north of Moravia on highway 60 to hear a discussion of modern dairy housing by Iowa State College specialists. Ralph Hansen and Robert Fincham will discuss plans for new housing and remodeling, advantages and limits of loose housing versus stanchion barns, and answer questions from interested dairy men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gairymen
DeWayne Johnson
Moravia
Highway
Iowa State College
Monroe County Agricultural Extension Council
Ralph Hansen
Robert Fincham
Johnson
Elcome
Hansean and
Richam
So and Sew Club Holds Annual Egg Roast
The So and Sew club and families gathered Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward for the annual egg roast. About 80 people attended as ten dozen eggs, hot rolls, relishes, pie, and coffee were enjoyed. The evening was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So and Sew Club
Frank Woodward
Shanghai Student Second Best Speller in County Contest
Josephine Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Scott of Myatic rural route placed second in the county spelling contest held at Centerville on Saturday March 24. She is a seventh grade pupil at Shanghai school with Mrs Ardis Walter as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Scott
Clarence Scott
Centerville
Josephine
Shanghai School
Ardis Walter
Women’s Society of World Service Elects New Officers
The Women’s Society of World Service met with president Mrs E G Hawk presiding. Roll call yielded interest items from the Evangel. Officers elected: president Zell Callen. vice president Ira Boyer. secretary Missalate Coulson. treasurer Mrs Hewk. secretary spiritual life Mrs Lynn King. missionary education Mrs Almont Main. Christian Social Relations Mrs Albert Veach. youths work Mrs Carl Tisue. children’s work Mrs Wendell Murdy. Mrs Murdy led a lesson on The Christian Mission in a Revolutionary World from This Revolutionary Faith. Lincoln penny collection for Kentucky mission Held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
E. G. Hawk
Evangel
Oa Zell Callen
Ira Boyer
Missalate Coulson
Penness
Mre. Hewk
Lynn King
Moravia High School announces 1955 58 annual graduate list
Moravia High School reports about 1185 graduates from 1897 to 1955 and urges former students to check their names in the Union this week. If errors are found, readers should submit corrections to the Union or the schoolhouse to ensure an accurate listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia High School
Weather recap Iowa spring wind rain and snow mix
A brief Iowa weather synopsis describes Monday as a beautiful spring day, Tuesday windy and rainy with 0.4 to 0.7 inches reported, Wednesday morning winds persisted, light snow and rain, then clearing to cool conditions. The day ended with very cloudy skies typical of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Services Held Friday For Mrs. John Ullem
Adella Filena Ullem born October 18 1888 on a farm near Moravia died March 20 1956 at age 67. Survived by husband John two daughters Pearl Palmer and Fairlie Hart seven grandchildren nine great grandchildren one brother and many relatives. Funeral Friday at Turner funeral home with Rev John Grenfell officiating burial in Haines cemetery near Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adella Filena Ullem
Wiliam D
Jemima Turner
Moravia
John Ullem
Pearl Palmer
Washington, Towa
Fairlie Hart
Fairlie Hart Baraboo
Wisconsin
Rosella
Arthur
Bessie
Tame
Della
John
Mary Isabel
Emma Rosella
Effie
Dora
James Adison
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Francis
Hugh Seigel
Barrack
Peart
Fairie
Allysus Simpson Grant Turner
Nerces
Eastern Star Chapter
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Haines Cemetery
Cen ‘Terville
Relatives Attend Ullem Funeral From Afar
Attendees from distance gathered for the funeral of Mrs J J Ullem. Among them were Mr and Mrs Virgil Hunt of Baraboo Wisconsin, Mrs Pearl Palmer of Washington, Mr and Mrs Albert O Neal of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, Mr and Mrs Duane Hunt of Madison Wisconsin, Dean Hunt of Bayaboo, Mr and Mrs Floyd Alem, Mr and Mrs Wayne Mosier of Cedar Rapids, Mrs Fay Hair of Des Moines, Mark and Clemma Mosier of Washington, and others from Oskaloosa Ottumwa Blakesburg Centeriville Albia Hiteman Unionville Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ullem
Pearl Palmer
Washington
Virgil Hunt
Baraboo
Wis
Albert O'Neal
Prairie du Chien
Duane Hunt
Madison
Dean Hunt
Bay
Aboo
Floyd Alem
Wayne Mosier
Cedar Rapids
Fay Hair
Des, Moines
Mark and
Clemma Mosier
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Blakesburg
Centerivile
Albia
Hiteman
Unionville
Moravia
Christian Church Dinner Menu April Roast Beef and Noodle
The April church dinner offers roast beef and noodle dish with mashed potatoes green beans cabbage and pineapple salad relish plate pie and coffee.
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Christian Church
Thank You Notes From Hospital Stay
Thankful message expressing gratitude to everyone who sent cards letters and gifts while in the town hospital. The M Y F group and the fruit basket recipients are noted with appreciation and warm wishes for the helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.Y.F
Cr Hoapitel
Special Easter Services Draw Wide Invitation
The notice invites everyone to Easter services at Firet Christian Charch with a 8:15 a.m. sermon by Pastor Donald Piurn and a 9:48 a.m. service by Bonini. A 1:30 p.m. study session led by Daniel le is listed, with Mrs Marshall and Ladies aid planning a Wednesday dinner on April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firet
Christian Charch Firs
Birdie Mali
Nothor Donald Piurn
Bonini
Sendad
Bibie
Danielle
Marshallery
Apri
Whletic Banquet Tickets Available for April 9
Parents of players have first choice to secure tickets by Friday. Church notices list Rev. Donald R. Thurman, Frank Woodward, and Sunday School times. Evangelistic services begin April 1 at 8 pm with public programs and radio broadcasts on Sundays at 7 15 am over KCOG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Frank Woodward
Peoples Meeting
E. U.B
United Good Friday
Centerville Eagles To Present Two Night Baseball Shows
Ardent baseball fans and youngsters are invited to Centerville as the Eagles club hosts two nights of moving pictures on April 20 and 21 at 7 30. The program features World Series 1955 Catching Stars of Baseball and Double Flag Kings of Baseball with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Club
Centerville
Stara
Officers School Set For April Fifth By W S W S
An officers training conference for officers of the Women's Society of World Service will be held at 1 30 pm Thursday April 5 at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Mrs Harold Varce of Des Moines secretary of children's work will assist. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harold Varce
Des Moines
Children's Work
W.S.W.S
Annual FFA Banquet Tuesday Night in Moravia School Gym
The annual Futuise Farmers of America Parent and Son banquet, about 200 attendees, will be held Tuesday night at the Moravia school gymnasium. Melvin Goeldner, former Moravia superintendent and current State Supervisor of the Southwest and South Central Districts of F FA, will address the group of agriculture students and their parents. The program lists many chapter members and officers from the Southwest district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futuise Farmers of America Parent and Son
Melvin
Goeldner
Agrculture
Moravia Schoola
South West
South Central
FFA
Honorary Members Named in Local Society List
Honorary members include Bart Tuenet Doha Veach Paul McClyung Lloyd Maspmen Reymond Charity LaVera Mossman Fdwad McCard as part of the civic circle announced by the club editor this week. The roster highlights longtime contributors and community volunteers across multiple organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Tuenet
Doha Veach
Paul McClyung Lloyd Maspmen Reymond Charity LaVera Mossman
Fdwad McCard
Easter Cantata Christ Victorious at Grace Methodist
An Easter cantata Christ Victorious by R Nolte will be performed Sunday evening at Grace Methodist Church at 8 00 p m. The choir is directed by Verva Mc Donough with Pearl Black at the organ. An invitation is extended to everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Victorious
R. Nolte
Grace Methodist Church
Verva McDonough
Pearl Black
Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday Services Listed
Reverend Lynn J. King is minister with Earl Boyer as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 am Morning worship at 10:55 am Evening service at 8:00 pm A Good Friday union service at 7:30 led by Reverend Gren fell with guest speaker Reverend Stanley from the Church of the Nazarene delivering the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Grenfell
Stanley
Church of the Nazarene
Easter Day Services at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Easter day services at the Evangelical United Brethren Church begin at sunrise with Youths Fellowship and Boys and Girls Fellowship groups, followed by breakfast in the church dining room led by counselors Carl VanZante, Mrs. VanZante, Herold Mason, and Rev. Lynn King. The 10 55 morning service features two cantata selections and a message from Rev. Lynn King.
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Evangelical United
Brethren Church
Youths Fellowship
Carl VanZante
Herold Mason
Lynn King
Mrs Ralph McDonough Elected W I A
The W C S of the Methodist church met for regular meeting and lunch. Officers were elected with Mrs Ralph McDonough as president and Mrs Lula R Tillmont as vice president among a full slate including secretaries for education promotion student work youth and other church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Broshar
Frank Wilson
John Dodd
Carl Black
Richard Tubaugh
Maurice Walter
Bert Turner
Mary Burns
Alonzo Turner
D. E
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Plans April 6 Social
Monday evening the Moravia Rebekah lodge, led by Noble Grand Mrs Gretchen Ashby, prepared for an April 6 social at Look hall. Plans include games, card tables, and refreshments under committees led by Mrs George Firkins and Mrs Lula Tillmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Rebekah
Moravia
Gladys Harsh
Tillmont
Albia
Lovilia
Paeiben
Mettie Raland
Grace Methodist Easter Services and Events Summary
Grace Methodist Church lists Easter sunrise service at 6:00 am led by Rev. Grenfell and Pastor Mre, with Sunday School at 8:00 am and 10:00 am Marching worship. Junior choir practice and MF activities dismissed. Easter cantata Christ Victorious by the choir. Family night April 4 at 6:30 pm with cooperative supper. Russell Day of Blakesburg shows travel films in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Mre
Karl ‘Tuttle
Christ
Russell Day
Blakesburg
Mexico
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Schedule
Rev Blackstone leads services at Fairview Grace Methodist Main Station. Sunday School supervised by Kermit Gladfelder. Sunday School at 9 40 am worship 7 30 pm with special music each evening and attendance last Sunday 44. Services each night through Sunday night at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Blackstone
Kermit Gladfelder
Rainbow Friendship Meeting Set for April 23
Miss Maxine Firkins leads Moravia Assembly of Rainbow for Girls at regwar meeting. An April 23 gathering invites guests from Bloomfield Pulaski Seymour Centerivite Moulton Aibia and other assemblies. Oils perfumes sales planned as a money making project. Refreshments served by Rainbow girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Firkins
Moravia
Nancy Boblenz
E. U. Ars Posit
Rainbow
Moravian Assembly
Matt B. Sexton
Okla
Sexton
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star Order
Shirley Stocker Marries Glen William Sherwood
Miss Shirley Stocker daughter of Mr and Mrs Elvin Stocker wed Glen William Sherwood of Cedar Rapids Friday afternoon March 16 at 2 pm in Mission Covenant church parsonage Centerville Rev Casper Benson officiated with immediate family present Mrs Sherwood a Moravia high school graduate class of 1952 has worked at Iowa Southern Utilities in Centerville They will reside in Marion Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Stocker
Elvin Stocker
Glen William Sherwood
Cedar Rapids
Mission Covenant Church Parsonage
Centerville
Casper Benson
Sherwood
Moravia High School
Iowa Southern Utilities
Marion
Iowa
Easter Sunday Closure Notice for Dewey's Place
Dewey's Place will be closed all day on Easter Sunday April 1. Customers are advised to plan visits accordingly and note the holiday hours for the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Births and Family Announcements from Centerville Moravia and Michigan City
Multiple birth and family notices. A McDanel couple in Centerville welcomed a 6 pound 7 ounce girl on March 25 at St Josephs hospital. The Comstock family of Albia announced a son Jeffrey Linn born March 23 at Monroe county hospital. Howey family of Michigan City reported a son Brian Andrew born March 16, weighing 10 pounds 2 ounces, joined by a daughter Lisa aged 26 months. Mary Lou Main is noted as the former. Additional details reference Fadiga of Moravia with a 3rd son born March 20 and other fragmented lines regarding Tee Rema and Center- nearby hospital notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myg
Laverne McDanel
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Lyndon McDanel
Bob Comstock
Albia
Jeffrey Linn
Monroe County Hospital
Bob
Cecil Comstock
Moravia
Jack E. Howey
Michigan City
Ind
Brian Andrew
Lisa
Howey
Mary Lou Main
Michigan City News-Dispatch
Charles Fadiga
Maren
Hicae
Tee Rema
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Frank Lathen
Martha Harsh
Thanes
Rebekah Lodge
Ivan Harsh
Cecil Schrodt
Chester Sanders
Harold Hudgens
R. C. Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Ed. White, Jr
Janice
Jay Wilson
Johnson Farm
Shanghai
MHS
Radin
J. J. Allem
V. C. Hunter
F. E. Palmer Bessie Donovan
ULLEM
Fou
Fia
Reveille
Richard Mason
James McCord
Vo Dumes McCordemenee Oley
Tele P Dared Lue
Ronnie Tomlin
Renee Serty Main
Mabin Gooldner
Southwest
Fra
Walter Scott, Jr
Paul Turner
Filrebar
Theron Swine
Serty Main
Derry Brown
Bill Moore
Thomas Fragtor
Edwin Clark
DeWayne Moore
Merton Rose
Alvin Donahue
Donald Nash
George Scott Doyle Hampton Derry Pettibane
Bob Wilson
Bill Angel Kaith Arnold Frank Baltang
Donnie Burton
Gary Charity
Bill DuValt Bayid Dye
Bill Harsh
Larry Hayes
Jack Kaster Dennis Kelley
Wayne Lindie
Dorgld Luse
Charles Argo
Charles Bates
Jinomia Burns Lester Ducley Jarry Hinote
Chapter
Jerry Main
Bill Rose
Larry Martin
Larry Robarts
Paul Mihalovich
Jimmy Rogers
Phillip Miller
John Tarbell
Leon McDang
Bernard McGne
Bill O'Hara
Ronald VanZente Gana Paris
Raymond Vance
Gary Perry
J. Wilkoa
Dim Pettibone
Jack Wilson
Tom Pettibone
Paul Wilson
Duane Proctor
Chester Hope
Karl Rogers
Larry Long
Karl Rouse
John Murdy
Gary Underwood
Gary O'Conner
David West
Wayne Pickrall
Creed
James McCardones
Roryassemeene
Jerry Mataateve
Derold Lise
Porter
Theron
Conte Cochran
Charlotte McAninch
Sandy Anderson
Jewell Miller
Betty King
Judy Smith
Larry Pfanebecker
Dale Fras
Doug Morri
Gary Pfannebecker
David Caugh
Ralph McDonough
Rebekahs
Rainbow Friendship Meeting
Glen Willam Sherwood
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