Mystic Wins Here Lose At Eddyville Crowned at Home
Mystic won the sectional baseball crown from Cincinnati 9 to 4 in the final game Monday on the local diamond. Star pitcher Mystic Vonovich allowed four hits and three walks while striking out five. Cincinnati's Raymond Kirkland lasted four innings, with Deahl relieving and Deahl walking three. Mystic catcher Don Lewis suffered a broken finger but shifted to center field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Cincinnati
Bob, Vonovich
Cincy
Raymond Kirkland
Deahl
Kirkland
Don Lewis
Eddyville
Lewis
Moravia Firemen Set Special Training Program
Moravia fire department members voted to hold an eight week training school taught by Bill Simpson from Ames. Simpson, a college student at A M who will graduate this spring, will lead sessions Monday and Thursday evenings starting June 15 for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ann Pettibone Elected F H A President at Meeting
Ann Pettibone was elected F H A president at a Jar F H A meeting held in Home Economics rooms Tuesday fourth period. Officers named include vice president Beni, secretary Scott, treasurer McAninch, reporter Boyer, historian Schrodt, parliamentarian Firkins, recreation chair Helmick, music chair Lew, project chair Cochran. The group planned a necking party fund raiser and set installation for Tuesday May 12. Reporter Joyce Brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jar
Ann Pettibone
Oither
Vise Presi‘ Sans Bae Beni
Capth
Anne ‘Scott
Piiette McAninch
Judy Boyer
Mary Schrodt
Maxine Firkins
Loretta Helmick
Joyce Lew
Nazarenen F M 8 Meets Wednesday
The regular N F M S met last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm Woodward in charge of devotions. Mrs Woodward led the study on Portuguese East Africa and read an article from The Other Sheep. A circle of prayer and benediction were provided by Mrs Ray Cox. Ming Maie Waughop was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Woodward
0. G. Woodward
Portugese East Africa
Sheep
Ray Cox
Ming Maie Waughop
Inducted Soldier Veril D. Kaster Reports In
Pvt Veril D Kaster AU 55313158 Co A 5421 A 5S Us Camp Crowder Missouri reported for induction two weeks ago. Pearlie E Boyer of Route 2 Centerville was promoted to private first class with the Seventh Army 45th Anti Aircraft Artillery unit at Kaiserslautern Germany under NATO defenses led by General Matthew Ridgway. Pfc Keith Hoffman, in Germany for a year, has returned home and is discharged from active duty though subject to recall.
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Veril Kaster
Veril D. Kaster
Co. A
Camp Crowder
Missouri
Pearlie E. Boyer
Pearl Boyer
Route 2
Centerville
Seventh Army
45Th
Kaiserslautern
Ger
NATO
Europe
Matthew Ridgway
Boyer
Keith Hoffman
Germany
Brain Kaster Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Willard Brain of Unionville Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Ellen to Dean Kaster son of Mr and Mrs Forest Kaster of Mora via No definite date set for the wedding
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Willard Brain
Unionville
Iowa
Jane Ellen
Dean Kaster
Forest Kaster
Moravia
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Services and WSC Notice
Grace Methodist Church led by Pastor John Grenfell offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Installation of W.8.C.8 officers announced. No M. or evening service May 20 due to EUB baccalaureate. W.S.C.S. meets at Olive r Tomlin's home with Margaret Brain in charge. Bible study at 8:30. program chair Dora Hartinger.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Mra
Kart Tuttle
Oliver Tomlin
Margaret Brain
Dora Hartinger
Church Services Notice at Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene invites worship with Rev Ray Cox and Harley Woodward leading Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00. No evening service due to baccalaureate at United Brethren. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. A warm welcome awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox Harley Woodward
United Brethren Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church welcomes all to events
A friendly town church announces Sunday School at 10 with classes for all ages led by Superintendent Mr Hardy Mason and chorister Mrs Blackman. The Mother Daughter Banquet is May 20 in the church dining room with a 6:45 cooperative supper and 7:45 program. Themes for services focus on Christian growth and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Mason
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Women's Society of World Service and Girls Missionary Guild
United Brethren Churches
Church Service Notice by Minister Evans Hosts DuVall
The Church of Christ announces Rev. W F T Evans will lead services with Mrs Winnie DuVall assisting. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. Communion and sermon follow at 11:00 a.m. Attendance invited.
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Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Portrait of a real Christian sermon at Iconium Methodist
Spring Sunday at Iconium Methodist invites spiritual renewal with Sunday School at 10:00 a m and public worship at 11:06 am. Sermon titled The portrait of a real Christian.
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Iconium Methodist
House of God
Serman
Unionville Group to Stage Hillbilly Jamboree
The Unionville Soap Creekers will present Soap Creek Hillbilly Jamboree an evening of old time music and laughs at the Unionville gymnasium Saturday night May 23 with a small admission charge. Waters next week's Union for advertisement and announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Unionville Gymnasium
Waters
Union
Richard Smith Elected to Scholarship Society
Richard Smith of Moravia, a senior at Simpson College, has been elected to Epsilon Sigma, the college honor society recognizing outstanding scholarship. Members are elected by faculty with department head approval, usually before graduation, requiring at least a 3.0 GPA and no more than ten percent of a class. New members are welcomed at the annual spring meeting at commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Moravia
Simpson College
Epsilon Sigma
Pi Beta Kappa
Simpson
Laymen service directed at E U B Church Churow
A laymen's service at the Evangelical United Brethren church during morning worship was directed by Thomas Stixrud. The program featured Harold Mason Harry Woodward Earl Boyer Carl VanZante and M K Blackman with Kathleen Halden Viola Hammond and a men's quartet. The event included a piano solo by Mary Rose Mann and an invocation by Mr Blackman.
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Evangelical United Brethren’ Church
Thomas Stixrud
Harold Mason
Harry Woodward
Earl Boyer
Carl VanZante
M. K. Blackman
Kathleen Halden
Viola Hammond
Harold Masson
Bill Bishop
Mary Rose Mann
Mr. Blackman
Band Mothers To Sell Ice Cream And Cake
Mrs. D. E. Bishop led a Band Mothers meeting at the school bandroom. They planned homemade ice cream and cake for the first band concert on June 6 and a May 27 cooperative supper for band families. Summer meetings move to afternoon sessions at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Bishop
George Firkins
Leater Sawyer
James Main
Sigourney
Twirlers
T. J. Luse
Clett Blumer
Eslinger Memorial Day Observance Set for May 31
A meeting of the Eslinger Cemetery Association held at Mrs. Ed Robinson's home set Memorial Day at Eslinger Cemetery for Sunday afternoon May 31. Officers were re-elected: Mrs. Charles De Long president, Mrs. Dave Chedister secretary, and Mrs. Roy Fisher treasurer. A good crowd attended.
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Eslinger
Betty Vance Named to Corridor Committee
Elizabeth Clark Lawther Hall director announces 1953 54 governance plan for Lawther Hall at Iowa State Teachers College. Cedar Falls student Betty Vance was chosen as corridor chairman. others with 2.0 averages from Bartlett and Lawther halls were selected by the dormitory board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawther Hall
Iowa State Teachers College
Elizabeth Clark
Bartlett and
Lawther Falls
Betty Vance
Cedar Falls
Thank you note with gifts and Sunshine basket
The message expresses gratitude for thoughtful cards gifts and a Sunshine basket. Signed by Mongunet VanZunte, it thanks recipients for their kindness and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongunet VanZunte
Grenfell Baccalaureate Speaker and Commencement Plan
Grenfell announces Tuesday evening commencement with Rev. Evan Stroud as baccalaureate speaker. The program includes the Patriots Salute and Sanctus pieces by Rev. John Grenfell and James Main, with diene James Malt performing.
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Grenfell
Diene James Malt
Evan Stroud
John Grenfell
James Main
Commencement Chapel Honors May 16 at High School Gym
Commencement program notes Monday afternoon ceremonies at the High School Gymnasium with faculty leaders Harley Heckman and Rev. Ray E. Cox and senior presentations. High Honor Students John Veak Aileen Turner Kathleen Halden receive diplomas as Supt. C. E. Thomas presides. Board president George Firkins and many staff and graduates listed. Eighth graders Dorothy Archer Frances Easter Gary Charity Wanda McKwain Billy DuVall Jewell Miller Rebecca Dye Larry Pfannebecker Cotleen Fenton Frances Price tabulated for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Arnold
Sarah Hoadley
Roberta Benz
Vernon Johnson
Jane Ellen Brain
Larry Easter
Norma Cochran
Karena Lindley
Nellie DuVail Lazelle Lindley
Beverly Fenton LaVern Magsman
Carl Fisher
Keith Merrill
Twyla Foster
John McGee
Kathleen Halden Chirlie Paxston
Viola Hammond
John Proctor
Margaret Harrington
Lorraine Rinehart
Richard Hawk
Alleen Turner
Harley Heckman
John Veak
Dorothy Archer
Frances Easter
Gary Charity
Wanda McKwain
Billy DuVall
Jewell Miller
Rebecca Dye
Larry Pfannebecker
Cotleen Fenton
Frances Price
Joan Fox
Billy Rose DeLoris Hiatt
Billy Woodward
Sandra Hiatt
Mrs Carter Hosts Progressive Club Meet
The Progressive club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Loyd Carter. Prizes in the bridge games were won by Mrs Rowena McFatridge Mrs Opal Card and Mrs Cecil Schrodt. The hostess served refreshments of angel food cake topped with heavenly hash and coffee.
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Loyd Carter
Rowena McFatridge
Opal Card
Cecil Schrodt
Charlene Burns Undergoes Appendectomy At St Josephs
Charlene Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Burns submitted to an appendectomy Wednesday evening at St Josephs hospital in Centerville. She was able to be brought to her home Friday evening.
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Charlene Burns
Russell Burns
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Please Phone The Union Please Phone The Union
Community note urging readers to contact The Union with newsworthy happenings to help make Uplan more engaging and to enable earlier arrival for on the scene photos.
Charles Coffin Suffers Heart Attack Thursday
Charles Coffin was taken by Turner ambulance to St. Josephs Hospital in Centerville on Thursday after suffering a heart attack. He is slowly improving.
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Charles Coffin
Turner Ambulance
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Mrs. Halden Honored At Dinner Sunday
Mrs. Etta Halden was guest of honor at a birthday and Mother's Day dinner held Sunday at the Legion Post home. Hosts were Mrs. Wayne Ricketts and Mrs. Harry Burmeister. Attendees included Seward and Irelan Prices, Berry Halden, B. B. Berry, Harry Burmeister, Vicki Hicks, Wayne Ricketts, and Bruce Ricketts.
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Etta Halden
Legion Post
Wayne Ricketts
Harry Burmeister
Seward Price
Muncie
Indiana
Irelan Price
Abington, H
Berry Halden
Chicago
Perry Miller Dies at Jamestown North Dakota
Theo Miller learned of the sudden death of Perry Miller of Jamestown North Dakota on May 3. Burial was held in Jamestown on Wednesday. His daughter Mrs Mire W L Duff of Centerville traveled to Jamestown after the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miler
Perry Miller
Jamestown
North Dakota
Mire
W. L. Duff
Centerville
Rev Stroud Reappointed At Local E U B Church
Rev Evan Stroud was reappointed pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren church for a third year. The appointment was made at the Iowa Conference of E U B churches in Des Moines from May 6 to 10. Rev Stroud and lay delegate Frank Swaim attended the conference. A reception for Rev and Mrs Stroud will be held at the family church Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Iowa
Des Moines
Stroud
Frank Swaim
Straud
18 Tractors Plow For Ralph Spencer
Eighteen neighbors west of town gathered Monday morning with tractors and plows to plow about 50 acres of ground for Ralph Spencer who is in the hospital at Kirksville Missouri. He underwent emergency surgery for an appendectomy Thursday morning. Those doing the work were Lloyd and Jerry Brown Edward McCord Bert McKern Clark McKern Elza Taylor Wilbur Ellenberger P D Woodward Ralph Turner Trenton Wilson Max Whicker Lee Benz Bill Long Harry Woodward Lovell McElderry Chris Bogart Paul McClurg and John Morrow. Mr Spencer is expected home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Spencer
Kirksville
Lloyd and
Jerry Brown
Edward McCord
Bert McKern
Clark McKern
Elza
Taylor
Wilbur Ellenberger
P. D. Woodward
Ralph Turner
Trenton Wilson
Max Whicker
Lee Benz
Bill Long
Harry Woodward
Lowell McEld
Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs. Bob Clark
A post nuptial shower for Mrs. Bob Clark, formerly Phyllis White, was held Tuesday evening May 5 at the home of Mrs. John VanZante with Mrs. Ben Jones as co host. Guests enjoyed games a mock wedding and viewed gifts then refreshments of angel food cake heavenly hash mints and coffee were served to 25 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Clark
Phyllis White
John VanZante
Ben Jones
Be k a h s Name Convention Committees
Mrs Leo Hoffman presided at Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 meeting appointing convention committees including Mrs Lawrence Roland Mrs Harold Hudgens and Mrs Paul Spencer for balloting and Mrs D E Bishop Mrs Melissa Felton and Mrs Raymond Ashby for admitting a member from another jurisdiction. Refreshments were served by Mrs Roland Ciara Irelan and Mattie Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hoffman
Noble Grand
Moravia
Mrs. Woodward Honored by Children at Sunday Gathering
A family gathering followed Sunday church services at the Woodward home to honor Mrs. O. G. Woodward. All children attended except Leslie. Attendees included Harley, Harry, Frank Woodward and families, Norman Bangert of Marshalltown, Beverly Woodward of Des Moines, with Rev. Lamb of Mystic and Rev. Ray Cox and boys as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Woodward
O. G. Woodward
Leslie Woodward
Harley Woodward
Jerry
Harry Woodward
Frank Woodward
Norman Bangert
Marshalltown
Beverly Woodward
Des Moines
Lamb
Mystic
Ray Cox
Bruce Faber Joins Air Corps Induction Plans
Bruce Faber son of Mr and Mrs R A Faber of Moravia Route 1 has received induction orders. He will enter the Air Corps at Roswell New Mexico in the first week of September after attending college and receiving air training in the ROTC program.
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Bruce Faber
R. A. Faber
Moravia
Air Corps
Roswell
New Mexico
Annual Mother Daughter Banquet Set For May 20
The annual Mother Daughter banquet and joint meeting of the Women's Society of World Service and Girls Missionary Guild will be at the E U B church on Wednesday May 20 at 6 45 p m.
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Women's Society of World Services and Girls Missionary Guild
Softball Practice Tonight at School Diamond
At Tuesday evening’s meeting the organization society decided to begin softball practice tonight Thursday at the school diamond. All interested in playing summer softball are welcome to come and teams will be organized then.
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Soceting
Services Tuesday for Mrs. Roy Gilliland
Mrs Bertha Lutecia Gilliland aged 64 died at St Josephs hospital Centerville after a stroke she suffered on Thursday Born November 4 1888 she was the daughter of John and Clara Hinote Unionville Iowa She married Roy Gilliland December 13 1908 eight grandchildren and one great grandchild survive Funeral services were held Tuesday May 12 at 2 pm Turner Funeral home with Rev John Grenfell officiating Interment was in Denny cemetery leading to locations and relatives across Iowa Illinois Oregon and Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Lutecia Gilliland
Moravia
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
John and
Clara Hinote
Unionville
Iowa
Roy Ray Gilliland
Ilinois
California
Constance Margaret
Roy
Rudolph
Adel
Everett
Maple Park
Ill
Daphne Slauson
LaGrand
Oregon
da Jene Dallam
Cylinder
Hazel Chamberlain
Big Springs
Texas
Leota Lockman
San Francisco
Calif
Lawrence Hinote
Norwood
John Hinote
Rose
Okla
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
The
Methodist Church
Denny Cemetery
Rountree Family Safe After Texas Tornado
Report from Mrs. Fanshen Winsler states the W B Rountree family of San Angelo, Texas, survived the Monday twister uninjured while a nearby residence district suffered heavy destruction. Nearby Waco was also hit, with no communities between the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanchen Winsler
W. B. Rountree
San Angelo
Texas
Mrs Persons Speaks at Missionary Tea Event
Mrs. Maurice Persons, a returned missionary from Africa, gave an engaging talk at a missionary tea Tuesday afternoon at Grace Methodist church. Mrs. Mary Burns led devotions, a duet was sung by Mrs. Ralph McDonough and Mrs. Harold Burton, and prayer was offered by Mrs. D E Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Persons
Africa
Grace Methodist Church
Mary Burns
Ralph McDonough
Harold Burton
D. E. Bishop
E T C Club Members Discuss Vacation Plans
Mrs A O Main hosted a Thursday E T C club meeting at her home. Members answered roll call with vacation plans. Mrs Roscoe Pennington led the entertainment and Mrs Howard Carson won the mystery box. Refreshments of salad, patty shells and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Main
E. T. C. Club
Roscoe Pennington
Howard Carson
Flight Of The Stork Baby Announcements In Richland and Centerville
Mr. and Mrs. Boyle Wise of Richland Washington welcomed daughter Janice Kay born May 5 weighing pounds and named. grandparents A W Donahoo of Richland. Theaby has a sister Carol Jean. Mr. and Mrs. Max Rodgers of Centerville welcomed son Steven Eugene born May 10 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. maternal grandparents George Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hiatt welcomed a son born Monday at St Josephs hospital Centerville. LD McMain of Des Moines is the parent of Gregory Lee weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. paternal grandmother Mrs Lloyd Whialer of Udell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle Wise
Richland, Wash
Janice Kay
Wise
Wanda Donahoo
A. W. Donahoo
Richland
Theaby
Carol Jean
Max Rodgers
Centerville
Steven Eugene
George Turner
Carl Hiatt
St. Josephs Hospital
LD. McMain
Les Moines
Gregory Lee
Lloyd Whialer
Udell
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Nazarenen, F. M
Charles Cross
Brain-Kaster Engagment
Chuaches
Wey
Evanstroud
Unionville Group
Tstrxrupd
E.U. B. Churow
Band Mothers
E. A. B. Church
Processkmal
Onzo
Commencement
Beverly Fenton
John Weak
Paul “Wilson
Kathleen Haiden
Jane Brain
C. E. Thomas
Ray E. Cox
Aileen Turner
DeLoris Hiatt James Fisk
George C. Huff
Drake University
Johm Veak
Board of Education
James Air
Mrs. Carter
Mrs. Halden
Jamestown, N. DA
EU. B. Church
Bekahs Name Convention Committees
Mrs. Woodward
Roy Gilliland
Rountree
Mrs. Persons
Missionary Tea
John Dodd
John Veach
John A. Wilson
Flight ‘ of
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