Seventy Attend Guest Eastern Star Night
Seventy attend a Friendship meeting hosted by the Mos favid Eastern Stars on Friday May 9. Guests include Worthy Matron Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Worthy Patron Howard Evans of Moravia, with numerous officers and members from Centerville Lamont Wiles and other towns. Out of state visitors include Mrs. Kenneth Palmer of Fort Worth Texas and Mrs. Eldred Palmer of Green Top Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos Favid
al Crocker
Chariton
Lamont Wiles
Centerville
Leonard Palmer
Howard Evans
Moravia
Ava Evans
Mystic
W. O. Wright
Ethel Greenbank
Wilma Watkins
Moulton
Christine Bridal
Mary Zimmerman
Lovilia
Bette Baker
Albia
Marshall
Floy Mescat
Elinor Foster
Adah
Lola Shorts
Gehterville
Huth
Virginia Hayes
Centervile
Esther
Lucile Elliott
Martha
Hortense
Watcher
Peat Hunter
Grand Esther
Margery ‘Fritz
Wauneta Nelsson
Dind -al Crocker
Albla
Bussey
Kiyntic
George Winslet
Larry Brooks
Kenneth Palmer
Ft. Worth
Texas
Eldred Palmer
Mrz
Clason Palmer
Green, Top, Mo
Feel Davis Observe Wedding Anniversary in Moravia
The gathering honored Feel and Davis on their wedding anniversary. Attendees from Moravia included George Cloyed E G Hawk Claude Hawk Carolyn Richard Charles Tadlock Harold Hawk Jeannie Joanne O G Davis and Ralph Davis with Linda. Others present were Clell Davis Spring Valley Minny Henry Goemmat New Sharon Arthur Davis Center ville Harold Davis and family Blakesburg. The wedding date was Feb 5 but the anniversary was observed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
George Cloyed
Mra
E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
Carolyn
Richard
Charles Tadlock
Harold Hawk
Jeannie
Joanne
O. G. Davis
Ralph Davis
Linda
Clell Davis
Spring Valley
Minny
Henry Goemmat
New Sharon
Arthur Davis
Centerville
Harold Davis
Blakesburg
Bible Parade Planned for Saturday May 17 at 12:30
The Bible School parade is set for Saturday May 17 at 12 30 starting at the Community building. Children are asked to assemble there to march in the event arranged by the local church group.
Postpone Story Hour Starts June 7
The children’s story hour at the Community building is postponed for the next three Saturdays due to the kiddies parade and Ripley School. The next session will be on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnd
Ripley School
Promotion, furloughs noted for service members in Texas
Donnie E Sears stationed at Brooks AFB San Antonio Texas reports promotion from 43 ¢ to A2e a rating equating to 79 2 corporal in the army. Cpl Jay Wilson visited Friday for a 14 day furlough with his parents after being stationed in Florida and slated for transfer to Lowry AFB Colorado at furlough’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie E. Sears
Brooks Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Army
Cpl
Jay Wilson
Florida
Lowery Air Force Base
Colorado
Flight Stork Flight Stork baby born May six
Mr and Mrs Bob Spieszinak of Newton are parents of a baby boy named Bobbie Craig born May 6. Mr and Mrs Glen Overturf of Mystic and Mr and Mrs John Spleszingyi of Melrose are listed as the other relatives or associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Spieszinak
Newton
Bobbie Craig
Glen Overturf
Mystic
John Spleszingyi
Melrose
Moravia High Names 1952 Honor Scholars and Leaders
Moravia High School announces top scholars for the class of 1952. Marjorie Sandifer, daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Sandifer, earns valedictorian with a 10.06 average, Betty Vance, daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Vance, is salutatorian with 9.08, and Joyce Hiatt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otha Hiatt, posts 9.25 and shines in both academics and basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Sandifer
C. R. Sandifer
Moravia
Betty Vance
Marvin Vance
Moravia. High
Joyce’ Hiatt
Otha Hiatt
Ard
Joyce
Wan
Mothvia
Engagement of June Adams to Sgt Ernest Yates
Mora resident Mrs Jennie Pollard announces the engagement of her granddaughter Miss June Adams to Sgt Ernest Buck Yates newly returned from Korea. The wedding is set for Sunday May 25 in the Mora area with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jennie Pollard
Moravia
June Adams
Sgt
Ernest
Buck
Yates
Korea
Mother-Daughter Group Holds Annual Meeting at E U B Church
The Women’s Society of World Service and Girls Missionary Guild met Friday at Evangelical United Brethren Church with Mrs. Fred Hammond and daughter Viola leading. The program featured readings, a Mother’s Day poem, a candlelight service “The Lights of Home,” and a girls quartet. Certificates were given to sister attendees. social hour followed in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service and Girls Missionary Guild
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fred Hammond
Viola
Ira, Boyer
Almont ‘Main
Viola Hammond
Mardeena
Delores Hiatt
Maxine Firkins
Kenneth Condra
Margaret
Mary Ellen
Irene Tadlock
Evan Stroud
Zell Callen
Guild
Miss Hammond
Kathleen Halden
Ethel Stevens
Maxine Firking
Janet Charity
Carole Broshar
George Halden
James Herron
Carrie Tisue
Hawk
Urbana Commandos Meet at Horn Home
The Ur bana Commandoes 4-H club met at Henry Horn home on May 12 with twelve members attending. Delegates chosen included Charles Horn for the Iowa 4-H boys short course at Ames. A project tour date was set for June 23 and enrollment sheets were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Commandoes 4-H
Henry Horn
Jimmy Archer
Mearl Sinclair
Marilyn Sinclair
Gerald Dean Vance
Nancy Vance
Jack Wilson
Raymond Vance
Charles Horn
Betty Vance
Marjorie Sandifer
Bobby Sandifer
Lee’ Archer
Itowa 4-H
Short Collrse
Ames
Thankful note to neighbors and groups for kindness
A grateful message thanks neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during illness and recovery. It also thanks the Sunshine Club Fairview Sunday School and County Women's Committee for flowers and gifts, expressing that they will not be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Fairview Sunday School
County Women's Committee
Rural Life and Aldersgate Sunday Observed at Local Methodist Church
Grace Cavicues Methodist Church led by Rev. Martin Greer holds Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. worship with Aldersgate Sunday marking John Wesley’s 1738 heart warming conversion and Rural Life Sunday. A special offering supports Rev. Marvin Judy and area counselors. May 17 12:30 p.m. children’s parade promotes Daily Vacation Bible School at the schoolhouse starting May 19 9:00 a.m. through May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Methodist
Martin Greer
Karl Tuttle
Aldersgate
John Wesley
Marvin Judy
Schoplhouse
Church Notice for Sunday Worship and Family Night
Rev Martin Greer leads morning worship at 9 45 a m and Sunday School at 10 30 a m Virgil Dooley superintendent Church Family night set for Friday May 16 Families to bring cake Mrs Harry O Phillips and Mrs Frank Mcfiwain head the committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Greer
Virgil Dooley
Harry .O, Phillips
Frank Mcfiwain
Evangelical United Brethren Church Notices
Sunday School meets at 10 a m with classes for all and Morning Worship at 11 a m. Vacation Bible School starts next Monday at 9 a m for five days. The Three-Bs meet Saturday at 1 30 p m. Church Night supper Friday the 23rd. Next Sunday worship at 11 a m with theme God’s Guidance. Youth Fellowship 7 p m Viola Hammond leads lesson. Evening Vespers 8 p m theme Our Hope of Salvation. Banner Percentage reminder to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren ‘Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Suri
Viola Hammond
Iconium Methodist Promotes Country Day at Church
Iconium Methodist invites nonmembers to attend next Sunday activities including Sunday School, children's choir practice at 7 00, MYF devotions and recreation. Sermon titled Jesus Goes to the Country highlights love of flowers birds and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
MYF
Miller Church Sunday Service and Sunday School Time
Reverend Fay Garner will lead at Miller Church with Sunday School at 4 30 PM and shared time at 2 30 PM. Come worship while it is yet.
Rev Evan Stroud Reappointed Pastor at Moravia EUB Church
The Rev Evan Stroud was reappointed pastor of the Moravia Evangelical United Brethren Church at the 109th annual session of E U B Churches of Town at Cedar Falls last week. He will begin his second year as pastor May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Moravia
Brethren Church
E. U. B. Churches of
Cedar Falls
Las
Maple Grove Awards Recognize Student Achievements
Maple Grove held a year end dinner on May 10 with parents and neighbors present. Teacher Mrs Ray mond Ashby awarded Sharon Walter for 35 perfect spelling lessons and Joyce Walter for reading the most books. Prizes were also given for ten books read to Lois Arnold Bart Arnold and Walter. two eighth graders Irene Tadiock and Ivan Arnold noted. Mrs Ashby to teach at Pleasant Hill next year. Lula R Tillmont will move from Pleasant Hill to Miller School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Raymond Ashby
Sharon Walter
Joyce Walter
Lois Arnold
Bart Arnold
Walter
Irene Tadiock
Ivan Arnold
Ashby
Pleasant Hill
Lula R. Tillmont
Miller School
W. F. M. Society Meeting at Mrs Forrest Main Home
The W. F. M. Society of the Church of the Nazarene held its May gathering at Mrs. Forrest Main’s home. Mrs. O. G. Woodward led the devotional, Rev. Glen Cantrell offered prayer, Mrs. Carson Jordan served as tester and reader, with the topic “Bible Schools and National Workers.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. M. Society of the Church of the Nazarene
Forrest Main
Glen Cantrell
Carson Jordan
Tesson
Poppy Appeal Marks Memorial Day Week in America
The Saturday before Memorial Day on May 24th sees red crepe paper poppies worn on streets nationwide. Handmade by disabled veterans, the fundraiser, led by the American Legion Auxiliary, channels money to hospitalized veterans, their children, and war orphans while benefiting local communities. A portion supports state education loans and scholarships and broader needy cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Legion Auxiliary
Tocal Unit
F. H. A. installs officers to close school year
The annual F. H. A. Installation of Officers occurred at 1 00 PM Monday afternoon just before Senior Chapel. Eight senior girls presented our Emblem and explained its meaning. Officers installed for 1952 1953 were Marianne Scott President Ann Pettibone Vice President Norma Cochran Secretary Jane Ellen Brain Treasurer and Betty Harsh Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Scott
Ann Pettibone
Norma Cochran
Jane Ellen Brain
Betty Harsh
Monthly Meeting of F F A 18 Held
The regular monthly F F A meeting at the school Ag room May 13 was presided by Donald Dicks with 30 members present. Reports covered sheep dipping and chapter gilt. Our gift litter produced 10 pigs with one lost. nine survive. George Scott received a scholarship leadership award. Paul Wilson moved to buy wooden letters for chapter and town displays. a three member committee was named to order them. Minutes were read by Edwin Clark and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. A. Wag
Donald Dicks
George Scott
Paul Wilson
Mic
Jack Wilson
Raymond Cantrell
Edwin Clark
John Proctor
McComb Brothers Assault Officers Here
Three McComb brothers Albert Dwayne Leo Isaac and Robert Arthur McCombs of Melrose and Polk City were found in Moravia Iowa after leaving Club 60. They fought with Sheriff Morlan Deputy Samson and Highway Patrolmen Douglas and Glenn, caused injuries and damage, and were jailed then sentenced to fines and short jail terms suspended on good behavior with parole for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dwayne McCombs
Leo Isaac McCombs
Robert Arthur
Mpumbs
Melrose
Polk City
Club 60
McCombs
Moravia
Iowa
Appanoose County
Tawa
James Douglas
A. G. Morlan
Taylor
Miles Meson
Dr Flaum Addresses Moravia Seniors On Fear And Freedom
A capacity Moravia high school gym heard Dr Laurence Flaum of Drake University urge graduates to reject fear and embrace freedom. He stated communists number 127000 in America with ten supporters each, and warned happiness comes from free lives. Superintendent Gard and board president Firkins distributed eighth and high school diplomas to 77 seniors and eighth graders, delaying the program about 30 minutes due to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence 9. Flaum
Dr. Flaum
Drake University
Cosen
America
Moravia High School
Moravia
John T. Gard
George Firkins
Board of Education
Shower Honors Mrs. Joe Martin
A pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Joe Martin was hosted at Mrs. John Spencer’s home on Wednesday Evening. Guests from Melrose and nearby towns attended and gifts were opened after games. Refreshments included angel food cake pink and blue ice cream mints nuts and coffee served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Martin
John Spencer
Bob. Coady
James Hannam
Mareia
Jack Coady
Mort Hannam
Bill Currie
Bernard Lee
Melrose
Bertha Martin
Albia
Cleo Walker
Mystic
Harold Prough
Herb Boblenz
Theo Miller
Russell Burns
Ralph Davis
Linda
Paul Spencer
E. T. C. Club Meets With Mrs Penninton
The E T C club held its regular meeting with Mrs R R Penninton on Thursday afternoon Roll call featured an item from the paper Mrs Charley Johnson led entertainment Mrs Howard Carson won the mystery box A flood relief donation of five dollars was approved The hostess served pineapple bavarian whipped cream cookies mints and coffee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
R. R. Pennington
Charley Johnson
Howard Carson
Missionaries Present Church Night At Grace Methodist
The regular family church night at Grace Methodist drew about 65 attendees. After a cooperative supper, missionary groups led the program with Mrs. Martin Greer directing the intermediate group and the junior group reviewing Latin American work under Mrs. C. C. Coulson and Mrs. Bert Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Martin Greer
C. C. Coulson
Bert Turner
Frank Wilson
C. A. Turner
Card of Thanks From Mrs Dora Hudgens
Dora Hudgens expresses gratitude for the cards gifts and flowers she received during illness and thanks everyone for their kindness and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Hudgens
Special meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 in May
A special meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M Friday evening May 18. Work in the second degree. Visiting brothers welcome. Loyd Carter W M Cc Coulson Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Loyd Carter
W. M. Cc
Senior Chapel Awards At High School Gym May 12 1952
The annual Senior Chapel at the High School gym awarded activity pins and certificates. John Weak won the citizenship award, Wayne Wolf received the activity award, and Marjorie Sandifer earned the highest scholastic honor. Band letters went to Beverly Woodward, Wayne Wolf, and Wauneta Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Hatt
George Scott
John Weak
Wauneta Perry Clas Wiil
Wayne Wolfare
George Woodward
Horn
Jane Ellen Brain
John Proctor
Richard Hawk
Viola Hammond
Kathleen Halden
Shirley Paxston
Richard MacMullin
Lorraine Hammond
Twyla Foster
Geneva Bell
Betty Vance
Shirley Stocker
Geraldine Vance
Twila Zimmer
Mrs. Tuttle
Bing
Aileen Turner
Kathleen Halden Warnera Perry
George Scott Lee Arnold
Pwila Zimmers Mags
Rose Rosencrants
Bob Potts
Connie Paris
Nadine Kelley
Mary Jo Faber
Waunera Perry
Kathryn McDanel
Anne Pettibone
Joyce Hiatt
Alfeen Turner
Card
Beverly Woodward
Wayne Wolt
Wauneta Perry
John
Wayne Wolf
Mar-jorie Sandifer
Oard
Bruce Farber Attends Auer Camp In Denver Area
Bruce Farber son of Mr and Mrs Lenten Faber of Apu via will attend summer camp and Lowry Air Force Base in Denver Colorado from June 23 to July 19 to fulfill requirements in the Air Force ROTC program at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. The camp program will include physical training and drills with orientation activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Faber
Lenten Faber
Apu Via
Sumer Camp
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Colo
Coe College
Cedar Rap
Also Mentioned on This Page
Feel Davis
Edding
Postfone
Flight Stork
Betty 'Vanob
Sgt. Yates
E. U. B. Church
Urbana Commandoes
Horn Home
Cavicues
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Christian Endeavor
Iconium Methodist
Neapeen Rév
Stroud
W. F. M. Society
Mayion
McComb Brothers
Anna Easter
Tressie Miller
Clearfield
Utah
Merle Brauer
Minneapolis
Minn
Bruce Farber
Auer Camp
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