Death notice for Arthur Johnson in Moravia area
Arthur Theodore Johnson 63 died 2:10 p m Saturday May 8 at Rest Haven Albia following a January stroke He lived much of his life in Moravia area Survived by wife Ethel Bettis son Floyd four sisters and one brother Funeral at Turner Funeral Home Albia May 10 with Rev Evan Stroud officiating Burial Oakview Albia Surviving sister names include Anna Clark O G Sinclair John W Alley and Helma Tisue all of Moravia and Carl Johnson Albia He was preceded by his parents and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Theodore Johnson
Rest Haven
Ottmwa
Mr. Johnson
Davis County Hospital
Iowa City
Turner Funeral Home
Evan Stroud
Oakview
Albia
Claude Hawk
Harold Hawk
T. J. Luse
Delmar Hiner
Charles Johnson
Clifford Caster
Charles
Beata Johnon
Town
Ethel Bettis
Floyd
West Union
Moravia
Anna Clark
Mra
O. G. Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
John W. Alley
Denver
Colorado
Helma Tisue
Carl Johnson
Morris Rites Held in Portland Oregon
Mrs Rebecca E Morris 65 died at daughter Violet Nations home in Portland Oregon born December 18 1888 in Oklahoma married Jacob L Morris parents include August T J Vanice Everett H Violet Nation and Fairy Hartman. Funeral services were held Friday April 30 1954 in Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca E. Morris
Violet Nation
S.E. Clinton
Portland
Oregon
Aiona H. Pk ‘ Foon
Moravia
Oklahoma
Jacob L. Morris
August T
National City
Calif
J. Vanice
Norwalk
Everett H
San Diego
Fairy Hartman
Oskaloosa
Death of Alex Hudson in Kirksville
Leonard Palmer learned Tuesday morning of the death of his brother in law Alex Hudson aged 12 at Graham hospital in Kirksville. Hudson had been in failing health for a year and suffered several strokes. He was born and raised in the Exline community. Services were held Wednesday at Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
Alex Hudson
Graham Hospital
Kirksville
Hudson
Exline
Family Dinner Held At Harry Woodward
Sunday Mothers Day gathering honored Mrs. O G Woodward at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward. Attendees included Mrs Ella Criddle of Santa Rosa California Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward and sons Colfax Mr and Mrs Tom Robb and children Washington Mr and Mrs Norman Bangert Marshalltown Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and children Mr and Mrs Harley Woodward and Jerry Mr and Mrs Renald Woodward and family Mr and Mrs Emory Kehrberg and boys Sandra and LaVonne Oard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Woodward
Harry Woodward
Ella Criddlebat
Santa Rosa
Calif
Wm. Woodward
Colfax
Tom Robb
Washington
Norman Bangert
Marshalltown
Frank Woodward
Harley Woodward
Jerry
Renald Woodward
Emory Kehrberg
Sandra and
LaVonne Oard
Library board gains two new members Coulson and Brooks
At a town council meeting, Mrs. C. C. Coulson and Mrs. Larry Brooks were appointed to the library board, replacing Mrs. Woodwerd and Mrs. Bighop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Brooks
C. C. Coulson
Larry Brooks
Wm. Woodwerd
D. E. Bighop
Robert G Albertson's New Address From Inchon to Seoul
Robert G Albertson US 553910145 MSG Center Co. 304 Sig. Ba. Opn Postmaster APO 301 California informs friends of a move from Inchon to Seoul Korea. Birthday May 19. Cards and letters would be appreciated.
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Robert Albertson
Seoul
Korea
Inchon
Robert G. Albertson
MSG Center Co
Sig. Ba
Opn
APO
California
Caurcues Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule
Pastor Rev Ray Cox Andrew Maddison leads Sunday School at 10 00 am with a good crowd both morning and evening. Morning worship at 11 00 am. Evening services dismissed. Prayer meeting at 8 00 pm Wednesday May 12. Visitation Thursday night and prayer and fasting Friday at 1 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox
Andrew Maddison
Grace Methodist and First Christian Churches Schedule
Grace Methodist Church lists Pastor John Grenfell and details Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening services shift due to graduation events. May 13 social for young adult class and May 19 prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. First Christian Church under Rev W F T Evans notes 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. Communion. Sermon next week titled The Character of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Iconium Methodiat
Ralph Lockman
God
Sunshine Club Meeting Highlights And Prizes
The Sunshine club met on Wednesday May 5 with Mamie Tisue as hostess. Members present included Lela Harrison Venetta McKern Neela Hawk Lucille McKern Marjorie Tisue Bissie Gladfelder Nelile Gladfelder and guest Imogene Tisue. Prizes were awarded to several members and an exchange of mowers followed the program. The next meeting is scheduled for June 2 with Marjory Tisue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Mamie Tisue
Lela Harrison
Venetta McKern
Nelie Gladfelder
Imogene Tisue
Marjorie Tisue
Lucille McKern
Neela Hawk
Bissie Gladfelder
Nelile Gladfelder
Imogene Tisue and Sons
Marjory Tisue
Funeral Services for Mrs Amos McGhghy Attended by Relatives
Relatives from out of town gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Amos McGhghy on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGhghy and family from Plainville, Mrs. Marlin Arnett of Beattie, Rev. and Mrs. Raymond McGrigby from Clarinda, and numerous others from across Iowa including Ottumwa Des Moines Seymour Centerville and Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos McGhghy
Henry MecGhghy
Galen
Donna Kay
Glenn Veatch
Kenneth
Archie Bair
Delmar Marston
Delma Jean
Plainville
Kansas
Marlin Arnett
Beattie
Raymond McGrigby
Clarinda
Ira Cox
Thank You Note for Kindness After Loss of Baby Son
We thank relatives neighbors and friends who sent cards flowers and acts of kindness during our recent loss of our baby son We appreciate them all.
Moravia High School Commencement Omnibus Program
Baccalaureate service Sunday evening May 16 at Grace Methodist Church with processional and benediction led by Rev. J Grenfell. Commencement events follow May 17 in the high school gym with class histories and key of knowledge, then May 18 with diplomas and speeches by principal, superintendent, and valedictorian Joyce Martin. Numerous seniors and sponsors listed with music groups and presenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccce
Cssrirenrersapennyunins
Censeenremensien
Phillip Miller
Carole Broshar
Charles Horn
Charles Turner
Kathryn McDanel
Joyce Martin
Frank Rinehart
Ana
Paul Wilson
James Main
Mmol MN Ca. Oases Cseeeseanseentenenesescunenntuet
Ise Fe
R. Fenton
Moravia
George Firkins
Donald A
Duke” Norberg
Joyce Martin Benediction
Ray Cox
Ray
Eighth Grade Erick Randolph and Classmates Named
Readable list of eighth grade students includes Erick Randolph Alden Wilma Laurella Buckallen Carol Lee Day Charlotte Yvonne Gardner Richard William Harsh Darwin Eugene Jordan Sandra Sue Easter Dennis Earl Kelley Wayne Richard Lindley Rose Mary Maddison Cercl Ann Main Larry Max Martin Donna June McElderry Limmle Joe McIlwain Douglas Ronald Morris LaVonne Card Thomas Edward Pettibone Gary Dean Pfannebecker Janice Sawvel Sarah Jane Seux Pan Arthur Simmons Betty Lou VanDor in Ernest Raymond Witt Robert Earl Woodward mar TEAK Franklin Delano Rinehart Howard Robb Mildred Darlene Sawvel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick Randolph Alden Wilma Laurella Buckallen
Carol Lee Day
Arl
Onna June McElderry Limmle
Janice Sawvel
Sarah Jane Seux Pan Arthur Simmons
Betty Lou VanDor In
Ernest Raymond Witt
Robert Earl Woodward
Get Out The Vote Campaign Promoted In Appanoose County
The Appanoose County Farm Bureau sponsors a Get Out The Vote campaign ahead of the June 7 primary election with Mrs. Glen Johnson as Citizenship Committee chair. She notes historically low turnout and urges all local groups to mobilize eligible voters to study the issues and vote on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
Glen Johnson
Farm Bureau
Fire Department Adds Ten Feet To Station
The Morevia fire department has poured the foundation for an addition to the south end of the fire station. The project expands the station by 10 feet for use as a meeting room and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morevia Fire Department
Mrs bears brought to Schwabe home nursing contrast
Mrs Orlando Sears was transferred from Luce Nursing Home in Centerville to Schwabe Nursing Home in morning hours. Her condition remains critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Bears
Schwabe
Orlando Sears
Luce Nursing Home
Centerville
Schwabe Nursing Home
County Review Board in Session at Centerville
Appanoose County Board of Review in session at Centerville. Members: C. C. Coulson Moravia chairman Lloyd Davis Moulton and F. Paul Staley Centerville. The board will hear property assessment grievances at the assessor's office through Tuesday May 18.
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Appanoose County
Goode Seed & Feed Grand Opening in Albia
Goode Seed and Feed Co of Albia announces a grand opening for their elevator and mill this Saturday. The event features free prizes and refreshments. A new large addition expands elevator capacity and adds modern grinding and milling facilities as part of the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goode Seed & Feed Company of
Albia
Kitchen Shower Honors Oneita Whicker at Lee Hiatt Home
Miss Oneita Whicker was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Lee Hiatt at the Hiatt home on Saturday evening. Traveling bingo and pencil games provided entertainment, followed by refreshments of cake mints and coffee served by Marilyn Hiatt and Mrs Lee Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneita Whicker
Lee Hiatt
Miss Whicker
Marilyn Hiatt
Dairy Sweet Schedules and Prices Fixture
The Dairy Sweet will open evenings on Wednesday and Friday until 16 00 and Saturday night at 10 30. Dixie cups and 10 cents and sundaes 10 cents. Also 17 varied colored wood fiber corsages first name First Choice Eleanor's Dairy Sweet.
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Eleanor's Dairy Sweet
Ki New E U B Pastor Appointed at Moravia Church
Rev Lynn J King has been named pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren church in Moravia at the Cedar Falls conference which closed May 9. He formerly led Cairo church in the Cedar Falls District near Columbus Junction and will move with his wife and three children into the parsonage in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn J. King
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Moravia
Cedar Falls
Mr. King
Cairo
Columbus Junction
Dodd Golden Wedding Draws 200 Guests at Farm Home
More than 200 people attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Dodd at their farm home southeast of town. A family dinner followed the open house, with about 35 relatives present. Guests arrived in a festive setting with yellow flowers, lace decorations, and a wedding cake. Gifts included a television set and an electric lamp, with many greetings from those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Dodd
H. T. Bob- Jenz
Dodd
Mr. Dodd
Mra. I. C. Callen
Earl Dodd
R. R. Pennington
Charley McCurdy
Ottumwa
Patty McGuire
Nancy Bohlenz
James McGuire
Billie Wilton
Eitie
Frank Kennedy
Kennedy
Los Angeles
Calif
Patty
Kathleen
Barrington
N. J
Edward Morgan
Hasbrouck Heights
Clarence Schaffner
Mr. Schaffner
Ferriday
Irvin Callen
Ogalalla
Neby
Leland
Lincoln
Nebr
Keith Hamilton
Creston
James Rogers
Waterloo
Carroll Sailor
Lisbon
E. H. Knudsen
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Banyen
Des Moines
Ray Tomlin
Tarkio
Udell
Moulton
Centerville
Mystic
Unionville
Moravia
Mrs John L Wilson Undergoes Major Surgery Monday
Mrs John L Wilson II underwent major surgery Monday morning at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville. Mrs Ray Kracium of Clinton assists in her care at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Ray Kracium arrived Sunday to spend the week with the Wilson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Wilson II
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ray Kracium
Clinton
Wilson
Reverend Lewton Showed Africa Film At Grace Church
Rev Gene Lewton of Exline presented a film on Africa during family church night at Grace Methodist Church. The interim missionary group led by Mrs John Gren and Mrs James Fisk presented a program on Spanish speaking Americans at the Wednesday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Lewton
Exline
Africa
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
James Fisk
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meets Monday at New Hope
Taylor Township Farm Bureau held a regular Monday meeting at New Hope schoolhouse to aid the Harper family. Rudolph Miller, a Switzerland exchange student, showed pictures with Burke Tassel assisting. Bob Beck spoke on legislative affairs and attendees wished the Harpers success in their new venture at Exametsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
New Hope
Howard Harper
Rudolph Miller
Switzerland
Burke Tassel
Bob Beck
Harpers
Exametsburg
Moravia Eastern Star Holds Tuesday CES Event
Over 107 attended the Moravia Eastern Star friendship and regular meeting. Mrs. Pearl Black introduced guest matrons and patrons from Ottumwa Albia Centerville Moulton and other towns. Initiation followed with guests from multiple chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Star Chapter
Pearl Black
Ottumwa
Albia
Centerville
Moulton
Unionville
Mystic
Eddyville
Eril Wilson
China Lake
Larry Brooks
Norman Ward
John L. Johnson
C. A. Turner
Don Pettibone
Phil Schreiner
Effie Gollaher
Rebekah Convention Set for June 16 at Moulton
The Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting with District Deputy President Mrs. Vivian Ashby installing Mrs. Winifred Schrodt as conductor. Zenia Flint spoke on the Des Moines estate conclave, Moravia’s honor roll for unwritten work was noted, and plans were made for a May 24 meeting as Moulton presents the traveling emblem. Mother’s Day honored the youngest, Mrs. Vivian Ashby, and the oldest, Mrs. Ora Turner, with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Vivian Ashby
Centerville
Winifred Schrodt
Zenia Flint
Des Moines
Moravia
Moulton
Moult
Ora Turner
Taxyloe Aid Meets With Mrs Prough Dinner Event
Taylor Aid met at the home of Daphen Prough on Wednesday May 5 for a cooperative noon dinner. In the afternoon quilting was done for the hostess. Present were Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter Mr and Mrs Theo Miller Jane Virginia McDanel and children Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh Joellyn McDanel and the hosts Mr and Mrs Harold Prough.
May Fellowship Day Observed by Women’s Society
The Women’s Society of World Service held May Fellowship Day at the Evangelical United Brethren church dining room. Elderly town ladies attended a cooperative noon dinner with purple and gold decorations. An afternoon program featured Mrs. E. G. Hawk presiding, a piano prelude, a ladies trio, a roll call reading, music reading by Mrs. Maude Coltrain, humorous readings by several members, and closing chorus. Mrs. James Wood of Centerville planned to be an out-of-town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. G. Hawk
Harold Mason
Hawk
Mra. Emery Hiatt
Maude Coltrain
Fred Hammond
Charles Coffin
James Wood
Centerville
Progressive Club Meets At Paul Broshar Home
Mrs Paul Broshar hosted the Progressive club gathering with three tables of bridge. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Gerald Morgan Mrs Garnet McDonough and Mrs Loyd Carter. Guest Mrs Fanchen Winslet received the guest prize. Mr Broshar served refreshments to finish the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshear
Thursdey
Gerald Morgan
Garnet McDonough
Loyd Carter
Fanchen Winslet
Broshar
E U and Obuech Dinner Menu List May 19
The E U B church dinner menu for May 19 features roast beef dressing noodles mashed potatoes corn orange grapefruit salad rolls butter and coffee prepared for attendees.
Break-in Foiled at Nadine and George Grocery
Night watchman Robert Hiatt foiled an early Tuesday break-in at the Nadine and George grocery. Two youths from Allerton were pursued after prying a rear window and unbolting a door, detained for identification, and ordered to Centerville for a Wednesday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hiatt
Nadine & George Grocery
Hiatt
Centerville
Gardner Hatchery
Allerton
Bridal Shower Honors Viola Hammond
A bridal shower at the E A B church dining room honored Miss Viola Hammond with her May 16 wedding to Edward King of Mt Kennant. Guests included out of town visitor Max Hammond and son Mike Ottumwa, gifts presented, and refreshments served on a lace table with garden flowers and aqua pink candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. B. Church
Viola Hammond
Edward King
Mt. Kennant
Aries
Zall Callen
Mabel Coulson
E. G. Hawk
Charles Coffin
Max Hammond
Mike
Ottumwa
Joan Stevens Honored At Personal Shower
Monday evening a personal shower was held at the Don Petti bone home honoring Joan Stevens bride to be. Ann Pettibone and Kathryn McDanel were hostesses. Games followed gift opening and display to senior classmates and other school girl friends. Refreshments included fruit salad take candies nuts and cold drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Joan Stevens
Bride To Be
Ann Pettibone
Kathryn McDanel
Joan
Clover Leaf Club Meets at Moore Home
The Clover Leaf club met at Vera Moore’s home on May 6 with quitting time. A cooperative dinner followed for members and visitors including Florence Dicks Mildred Tarbell Verna McAninch Fern Penfield Earnestine Argo Denny Gerald Vickie Doris Christy Edith Gilbert Callen Jan Moore Mabel Dewayne Charlie Jan Moore Martha Laverne Massman Helen Pat Malinda Printy Verda Argo and Ethel Fenton. Next meeting planned with Helen McAninch on May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Vera Moore
Florence Dicks
Mildred L. Tarbell
Verna McAninch
Fern Penfield
Earnestine Argo
Denny
Gerald
Vickie
Doris Christy
Edith
Gilbert Callen
Janice
Il] Moore
Mabel
Dewayne
Charlie
Jan Moore
Martha
Laverne Massman
Helen
Pat
Malinda Printy
Verda
Band Mothers Plan Co op Dinner May 10
Mrs Grant Tadlock newly elected president led the Band Mothers at a Friday meeting in the school building. They scheduled a cooperative supper for Wednesday May 19 at 6 30 p.m. at the Legion home as a farewell for the James Main family and a courtesy to this year’s seniors. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Ralph Turner and Mrs Tonalin. Members are asked to confirm names for the club year book with Mrs Tomlin in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Tadlock
Band Mothers
Legion Home
James Main
Ralph Turner
Tonalin
Tomlin
Cred of Thanks Following Be reavement
Asoos McGheley and family thank everyone who sent cards flowers and food and offered kindness after our recent bereavement. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asoos McGheley
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Arthur Johnson
Portland, Oregon
Caurcues
Mamie
Tisue
Carl Black
Car Black
Farvalee Mikels Phillip Patrick Miller
Rex L. Overturf
Virginia Ann Pettibone
Robert LeRoy Potts
Shirley Ann Ragan Afantine Paine
William Edgar Bishop
James Marion Condra Wendell L. Condra
Janet Rae Charity
David V. Dye Delores
Irene Eakins
Shirley Farnsworth Charles Henry Horn Charles Stanley Jenning May Jordan
Joan Stevens Lee Ketter
Margaret Jayne Stodster
Ern Kelley Lynn R. Sweeden
Marilyn Landgrebe
Jim Weasley Wilson
Kathryn Joyce McPanet
Mar Teak
Franklin Delano Rinehart Howard Ib Robb Mildred Darlene Sawvel
Farm BU
Fire Dept
County Review
SOARD
Goodes
Lynn J. Ki
Dodd Golden
John L. Wilson
Taylor
Serge
Rebekah
Taxyloe Aid
Progressive Club
Paul Broshar Home
E. U
Obuech Dinner
Moore Home
Band Mothers Plan
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