Ragan-White Vows Repeated Sunday
Miss Shirley Ragan daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleo Ragan of Moravia and Lonnie White son of Mr and Mrs James White of Rockford were married in the West Des Moines Methodist church at 7 00 p m Saturday April 30 The single ring ceremony was in the presence of the couple s immediate families Attendants were the grooms brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Buckingham of Des Moines The bride wore a white dress with white accessories and a carriage of white roses They will reside at 2224 East Grand in Des Moines Mr and Mrs Ragan and son Billy and Mrs Catherine Teller attended the wedding Taylor Aid plans a cooperative dinner May 11 with Anna Hiatt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ragan
Cleo Ragan
Moravia
Lonnie White
James White
Rockford
West Des Moines Methodist Church
Buckingham
Des Moines
White
East Grand
Alumni Picnic Plans for Memorial Day Monday May 30
Mrs Virgil Dooley and Mrs Theo Miller met with Mrs Garnet McDonough to finalize plans for the alumni picnic to be held at Mon travia Park on Memorial Day Monday May 30. A cooperative meal is planned for 12 30 with rain contingency at the Legion Post home. The change from fall to Memorial Day was voted at last year's meeting. Mrs Clarence Whitehead serves on the arrangements committee but could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Dooley
Theo Miller
Garnet McDonough
Montravia Park
Legion Post
Clarence Whitehead
Band and Glee Club to Keota Saturday
Moravia school band and girls glee clubs travel to Keota on Saturday for a band and glee club contest led by music instructor Mr. Bill Jesse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band and Glee Club
Keota
Moravia School
Bill Jesse
Martin Dicks Nuptial Vows Repeated at Iconium Church
Joyce Martin and Donald Dicks wed at The Methodist church in Iconium in a 2 PM ceremony. Rev Banks Doggett officiated as guests heard nuptial music and the couple exchanged vows. A reception followed, with aqua and yellow decorations and a four tier cake. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Martin of Moravia, wore a lace gown. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Truxon Dicks of Iconium. Post ceremony plans include a short wedding trip and the couple will reside in Centerville where the bride works at Town Southern Utilities. Family and friends from Moravia, Centerville, Chariton, Mystic, Fort Madison and other towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Joyce Martin
Donald Dicks
Banks Doggett
Max Martin
Moravia
Trutxon
Paul Dicks
Billy Joe Bailey
Centerville
Richard Hawk
Wayne Wolf
Ft. Madison
Judy Martin
Wnion
Ole
Daugters
Archie Martin
Lavella Ferren
Clarence Whitehead
Wayne Thompson
Clayton Sheldon
Delbert Calhoun
James Calhoun
Donald Whitehead
Barbara Sims
Mystic
Edna Mae Luse
Winnifred Wilhite
Chariton
Moravia High School
Southern Utilities
Navy
Kingsville
Texas
Alameda
California
Lake View
Des Moines
Jameston
Albia
Iconiyn
Scouts Have First Overnight Hike Experience
Eighteen boy scouts and their leaders had their first overnight hike as a unit. They hiked three miles east of town, cooked supper, and held a ceremonial campfire before returning for Sunday School. The Moravia troop plans to participate in the county camporee at the Russell Brown farm northwest of Ionia on May 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big County
Charles Burton
Charles Turner
Russell Brown
Iiconium
Seniors Head to Lake of the Ozarks Trip
Moravia high school senior class departs Sunday for a three day trip to the Lake of the Ozarks. Cars driven by Vernon Thorsen Gilbert Sargent Charles Turner and Jack Wilson with chaperons Mrs Thorsen and Mrs Sargent. They plan to return Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Lake of the Ozarks
Vernon Thorsen
Gilbert Sargent
Charles Turner
Jack Wilson
Thorsen
Sargent
Turner and Wilson
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Coffin
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Coffin. Fourteen members answered roll call with a household hint. Mrs. Harry Glick led the program and conducted a quiz on U S points of interest and sports. Readings were recited by Mrs. C W Craver and Mrs. Glick. Mrs. Louis Schaffner, moving soon to Seymour, received a club gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Charles Coffin
Harry Glick
United States
C. W. Craver
Glick
Louis Schaffner
Seymour
Unionville Minstrel The Unionville Methodist youth sponsor show
The Unionville Methodist young people host a minstrel at Unionville gym Friday May 6 at 8 p m Special Bloomfield male chorus joins the program with Glen Smith as interlocutor assisted by Joe Wilson Orville Rogers Jack Marstin and others Led by Mrs Letha Hinote Mrs Mildred Hinote and Rev Banks Doggett Jr plans promise an entertaining evening with all invited Read Moravia Union ad in this issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Minstrel
Unionville Methodist Young People
Unionville
Bloomfield
Letha Hinote
Mildred Hinote
Banks Doggett, Jr
Glen Smith
Joe Wilson
Orville Rogers
Jack Marstin
Unionville Gymnasium
Moravia Union
Flight of the Stork births in Iowa and nearby towns
A series of newborn announcements: Linda Elaine born April 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Runnells of Burlington weighs 8 lb 1 oz with grandmothers Edna Hiatt and Evie Runnells. Lisa born April 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Harper of Des Moines weighs 6 lb 3 oz. Wallace Eugene born April 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cox of Brooklyn weighs 6 lb 14 oz at University Hospital Iowa City. Cox formerly Moravia residents. A son born May 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald McClurg near Centerville weighs 5 lb 4 oz. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens of Centerville and Mr. and Mrs. Paul McClurg of Moravia. Lyle James born May 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Emory Kehrberg at Monroe County Hospital weighs 8 lb 1 oz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Runnells
Burlington
Linda Elaine
Edna Hiatt
Evie Runnells
Conrad Harper
Des Moines
Lisa
W. O. Whicker
Dean Cox
Brooklyn
Wallace Eugene
University Hospital
Iowa City
Cox
Moravia
Donald McClurg
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
John Stevens
Paul McClurg
Emory Kehrberg
Monroe County Hospital
Lyle James
Moravia Eastern Star Chapter Holds Regular Meeting
The Moravia Eastern Star chapter invites all members to attend a regular meeting on Tuesday May 10 at 8 00 pm. Katherine Cherny W M and Mildred Bishop secretary preside and welcome members to participate in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Star Chapter
Tuesaday
Katherine Cherny
W. M. Mildred Bishop
Moravia Graduation Honors Turner and Scott Lead Class
Two Moravia students, Charles Turner and Marianne Scott, top the 1955 graduating class. Turner earns valedictorian honors with a 96.2 four year average, while Scott is salutatorian with a 92.6 four year average. Joyce Brain and John Brown tie for third with 91.6 averages. Accompanying photos detail their activities from the school annual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Charles Turner
Marianne Scott
Charles
Marianne
Joyce Brain
John Brown
Valedictorian Charles Turner and Student Leaders List
A dense roster lists honors and roles for Charles Turner and multiple student groups including class officers, band sections, editorial staff, varsity clubs, music ensembles, and various committee positions from commencement escort to safety convention. It highlights broad student involvement across academics, arts, athletics, and service with numerous roles such as editor, pianist, band president, and choir participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Turner
Marianne Scott FHA Salutatorian and Student Leader Roles
Salutatorian Marianne Scott is noted with multiple roles including FHA officer Scribbler staff editor head waitress for the Junior-Senior Banquet class officer and participation in commercial club FFA Thespians librarian and annual staff. She also served as Thespian officer and played in Thespian plays and aided in commencement and baccalaureate ushering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Scott
FHA
FFA
Sawvel Property Sold to Freeman Johnson
Mr and Mrs Lester Sawvel sold their Mora property via to Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson of Albia. The Johnsons will take possession June 1. The Sawvel family plans are not complete at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Sawvel
Moravia
Freeman Johnson
Albia
Johnsons
Sawvel
Marshalls Perry Buy Former Bivin Property in Albia
Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry of Albia have purchased the late W C Bivin property in the east part of town. They plan to move to their new home about the first of June. They formerly lived near Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Perry
Albia
W. C. Bivin
Blakesburg
Special session for Antiquity Lodge No 252
A special session of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M is set for Saturday night at 8 o'clock with work in the first degree. Visiting brothers are welcomed. Paul Dicks W M C C Coulson Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
No. 252
A. F
A. M
Paul Dicks
W. MC. C. Coulson
Secy
Polio Shots Given to 42 Youngsters
Forty two first and second grade students visited Dr L M Williams office for Saik polio injections Wednesday. There was little distress as needles were sterilized and comfort given. Each child received a prescription for one ice cream cone to follow the shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Williams
Dr. Williams
Miss Hanrahan
Donna Underwood
Goode Elevator Co Holds Open House for Anniversary
The Goode Mill and Elevator at Albia observes its first anniversary with an open house Saturday. Visitors can tour the new, modern elevator, see feed manufacturing in operation, and enjoy refreshments, prizes, gifts for ladies, and treats for children. John and Ralph Goode invite Moravia residents to stop by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goode
Albia
John
Ralph Goode
Moravia
Double Shower Honors Brides To Be In Albia
A double miscellaneous shower was held Saturday at the Kendall place in Albia honoring Miss Beverly Fenton and Mrs. Sarah Ann Baird. Weddings are planned for June with Fenton to wed Jerry McFall and Baird to wed Jack Hindman. Moravia guests included several local women who helped with games and table decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Place
Albia
Beverly Fenton
Sarah Ann Baird
Miss Fenton
Jerry McFall
Floyd McFall
Centerville
Miss Baird
Jack Hindman
Russell Hindman
Moravia
Flora Jones
R. S. Faber
Mary Jo Manley
Jep Lock
Mrs Kendall of Davenport Hurt in Fall
Mrs Lizzie Kendall aged over 90 of Davenport fractured her hip in a fall at a nursing home Friday. She was taken to Mercy hospital where doctors pinned the hip and she is recovering. She formerly lived in Moravia and has many friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Kendall
Davenport
Kendall
Phillip Morris
Mercy Hospital
Moravia
Mrs Van Dorin Burned Lighting Gas Stove
Mrs J T VanDorin sustained facial and arm burns when she tried to light a gas stove that had been lit minutes earlier. The injuries were painful but not serious.
Mains rent Woodward property in Cen treville
Mr and Mrs H N Mains of Centreville have rented the Bill Woodward property in the southeast part of town and will move there as soon as redecorating is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Main
Centervile
Bill Woodward
Moravia Cancer Drive Totals $150 Donated
The Moravia cancer drive raised $150.35 with Mrs. Leonard Palmer as chair and a team of 18 volunteers aiding collection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Leonard Palmer
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meeting at New Hope Schoolhouse
Taylor Township Farm Bureau will meet at New Hope school house on May 9. Bring cookies and sandwiches. Orville Burton returns home from hospital after treatment at Monroe county hospital in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
New Hope Schoolhouse
Orville Burton
Moavia
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Delma Veach Weds Dean Wintermute in Marysville
Delma Veach daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Veach and Dean E Wintermute son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Wintermute married at the Methodist church in Maryville Missouri on Wednesday April 27 Rev Monk Bryan officiated. The bride wore a powder blue suit with navy and white accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delma Veach
Albert Veach
Dean E. Wintermute
Charles E. Wintermute
Guilford
Missouri
Maryville
Monk Bryan
Delma
Moravia
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Taylor Aid
Anna Hiatt
Martin - Dicks
Scous
20Th Century
Scott
Salutatorian
Marshall Perrys
BIVIN
Johnny McClurg
Johnny
Cheryl Hughes
Russell Hughes
H. N. Mains
Woodward Property
Taylor
Farm Bureau
Marysville, Mo
A.lb
Iowa Power and ‘Light Co
Winterminte
Bedford High School
Northwest Missouri State College
Maryrville
Snr College
8Th St
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