Moravia Graduation Exercises Draw Record Crowd
Rev. Lewis E Crase of Des Moines delivered the commencement address urging graduates to use their hands wisely and keep an open mind for training. Martha Potts gave the valedictory and Charlotte McAninch the salutatory. George Firking presided as board of education president. Paul Mihalovich and DeLoris Hiatt led the junior class escorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Gymnasium
Lewis E. Crase
Des Moines
George Firking
Board of Education
Martha Potts
Charlotte McAninch
Paul Mihalovich
DeLoris ‘Hiatt
District Officers to Install W S C S Leaders
Ot tumwa district W S C S officers installed Moravia W S C S leaders Wednesday afternoon with Mrs W C Brunk district missionary secretary in charge. Recording secretary Mrs D E Latimer accompanied her. dessert luncheon followed at 1 15 and the annual pledge service conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Moravia W. S.C. S
W. C. Brunk
D. E. Latimer
Cancer drive donations reach Moravia total
The Moravia cancer drive collected 172.0 dollars, topping last year's figure. Mrs. Jay Oebler, chairwoman, announced the fundraising total and noted the effort exceeded prior contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jay Oebler
Flight of the SE Stork
My and Mrs George McCannon of Moravia announce a daughter born May 11 at St Josephs hospital Centerville named Sherry Lou. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Longley of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Guy McCannon of Numa. Jerry Woodward of Marshalltown parents of son Rodney Lee born May 6. Grandparents Lester Cochran Moravia and Harley Woodward Marshalltown. O G Woodward great grandmother. Eugene Scully Des Moines parents of son James Lewis. Mrs Scully remembered as Helen Davis daughter of Ralph B Davis Moravia. Mr Scully son of Mrs Dan Scully of Albis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCannon
Moravia
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Sherry Lou
Marg
D. D. Longley
Guy McCannon
Numa
Jerry Woodward
Marshalltown
Rodney Lee
Lester Cochran
Harley Woodward
O. G. Woodward
Eugene Scully
Des Moines
James Lewis
Scully
Helen Davis
Ralph B. Davis
Dan Scully
Albis
School Awards Given At Chapel Monday
Senior chapel Monday afternoon featured Paul Turner in charge. Irene Tadlock gave the Invocation, and Mary Schrodt read the class history with Sandra Walker delivering the class will. The program included a clarinet duet by Irene Tadlock and Maxine Firkins, and Jerry Main offered the benediction after the awards presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Turner
Irene Tadlock
Mary Schrodt
Sandra Walker
Matthea Potts
Joann Moore
Maxine
Firkins
Mr. Sloan
Paner
Pres Peepee Ich
Jerry Main
Joan Fox
Gary Perry
David Callen
Wanda McIlwain
Wanda Benz
DeLoris Hiatt
Sharon Walker
Sandra Hiatt
Larry Roberts
Kay Overturf
Judy Martin
Loretta Witt
Charlene Burns
Margaret Condra
Ramona Cox
Jerold Luse
Ronnie Tomlin
Barbara Robinson
Charlotte McAninch
George Milani
County and State Bar Association
Maxine Firkins
Merrill Coulson
Richard Mason
Trene Tadlock
Karen Woodward
Larry Pfannebecker
Bill DuVall
Gary Pfannebecker
Ronnie van Zante
Larry Martin
Gary Underwood
Walter Scott
Martha Potts
Martha McCord
Keith Arnold
Frank Ballenger
Donna Cochran
Jewell Miller
Shirley Walter
Janie Sawyer
Mary Lou Rinehart
Carol Day
Danforth Foundation
Thank you note for cards and remembrances after illness
Sincere thanks to all who sent cards letters and remembrances during illness and hospital stay Special thanks to those who donated bids for support and comfort to the family during this time
Chusehes Virst Christian Church Service Notes
Sunday events include at ten o clock Sunday School Communion and sermon with Brother Donald Plum delivering the sermon at 7:30 pm. Bible study covers Daniel chapter twelve led by Mrs Marshall Perry. Ladies aid meets Wednesday afternoon at the church with Mrs Perry listed as leader.
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule Highlights
Grace Methodist Church posts Sunday listings with Rev John Grenfell and Kath Tuttle. Morning worship at 11, Sunday School 10, Evangelistic service 7 45, special evening feature, official board meeting after service. Midweek prayer 7 45, Vacation Bible School workers meeting Thursday 7 45 at Nazarene Church. Mother Daughter supper Friday 6 30 May 18 est, Youth Fellowship reorganization Monday 7 45.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Mel
Kath Tuttle
Evangelical United Brethren ‘Church
Lynn
Ji King
Earl Boyer
Church of the Nazarene
Mabel Coulson
Centerville Nazarene Church Schedule and Picnic Notice
Pastor Rev Donald R Thurman leads Sunday School at 42:00 military time style. Worship service at 7 15 pm. Proplels meeting and Junior Society at 8 00 pm. Evangelistic service and prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 00 pm. Sunday School picnic Friday at 2 30 pm at Centerville Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the’ Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Frank Woodward
Army
Centerville Park
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule
Rev Blackstone leads Fairview Grace Methodist Church Main Station with Kermit Gladfelder Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday activities include 9 00 a m Sunday School and 9 40 a m Worship Service. Attendance recorded at 62.
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Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Blackstone
Kermit Gladfelder
Moravia Bible School Begins May 21 at Schoolhouse
Moravia moves to start Bible school on Monday May 21 at the schoolhouse and run through Friday June 1. A planning meeting for all workers and volunteers is set tonight at 7 45 at the Nazarene church. Mrs Frank Woodward serves as superintendent. The program closes with a Sunday service June 3 at E U B church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
The
Nazarene Church
Frank Woodward
Prenuptial Courtesy Honors Judy Martin at Linen Shower
In prenuptial courtesy to Miss Judy Martin a linen shower was held Thursday evening at Mrs Archie Martins home. Classmates and Mrs Max Martin Mrs Claude Hawk and Mrs Carolyn Alingworth enjoyed pencil games and gifts were opened. Refreshments included cake with heavenly hash punch nuts and mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Martin
Archie Martin
Max Martin
Claude Hawk
Carolyn Alingworth
Twentieth Century Meets With Nellie Williams
The Reading club gathered at Mrs. Nellie Williams's rural home on Friday afternoon. Members named radio and TV personality during roll call. Mrs. Charles Coffin presented an article titled One Year to Live and Mrs. Cody Luse spoke on Americas Most Dreadful Flower. A social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Nellie Williams
Charles Coffin
Cody Luse
America
Local resident thanks for kind flowers and cards
A reader expresses gratitude for flowers, cards and letters received while in Iowa City and after returning home, thanking friends and neighbors for support during recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa City
Sondra Miatt Elected Worthy Advisor at Raine Girls Meeting
Sondra Miatt was elected Worthy Advisor at the Raine Girls regular meeting held Wednesday. Officers elected included Carol Day, Neney, Boblanz, Hope, Karan, Scott, Faith, and Betty King as recorder. Mrs Grong Scott was elected advisor. Plans were announced for the athletic coming gratia assembly to be held June 19 to 20 at Cedar Falls and for candidate readings on May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Masanie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sada Hiatt
Raine
Bow
Carol Day
Chaity
Neney
Boblanz
Hope
Karan
Scott
Faith
Betty King
Mary DuVail
Sharon Arko
Grong Scott
Tiothey
Cedar Falls
Fdr
Masanie Hall
Moravian Alumni Reunion Planned for Memorial Day
The Moravi alumni reunion will be held this year on Memorial Day May 30 in Moravia park. A basket dinner at noon is planned with drinks furnished by the committee led by Mrs. Raymond Ashby, Mrs. Clifford Paxston, Mrs. Kenneth Free, and Mrs. Delbert Calhoun. All alumni are invited to attend with their basket dinner and help make it a big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Raymond Ashby
Clifford Paxston
Kenneth Free
Delbert Calhoun
E T C Club Losers Entertain Winners at Party
The E. T. C. club losers annual contest party was held Thursday afternoon at Mrs Curtis Burton's home. Rock was the diversion with prizes won by Mrs A O Main and Mrs Fred Hammond. Refreshments of cake heavenly hash and coffee were served.
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E. T. C. Club
Curtis Burton
A. O. Main
Fred Hammond
Nettie McCuen Dies in Centerville Nursing Home
Nettie Bucksmagter McCuen age 85 died Saturday afternoon May 12 at Hazel Clark nursing home Centerville after long illness. Born February 27 1874 in Montezuma she was daughter of William and Jane Hardin Patrick. She married Fred Buckmaster and had three sons Moddresl Cuddy and Carl. In 1931 she married J R McCuen and later lived in Martinsburg until his death. She moved to Centerville four years ago. Seven grandchildren survive. Funeral at Miller Wehrle funeral home with Ray Louis Schaffner officiating. Burial Unionville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Bucksmagter McCuen
Hazel. Clark
Centerville
Iefe
Baiffat
Montezuma
Will Dam
Jane Hardin - Patrick
Fred Buckmaster
Moddresl, Cuddy
Carl Buckmaster
J. R. McCuen
Martinsburg
Miller-Wehrle
Ray
Louis Schaffner
Seymour Christian Church
Unionville
Missionary Meeting With Turners And Vandorins
The junior missionary group met Thursday at Mrs Bert Turner's home to study Indian American topics. Ice cream cookies and a drink were served. The intermediate group met Wednesday at Glen Van Dorin's home with Mrs John Grenfell leading the study on Indian symbols on a totem pole. They attempted an Indian puzzle as refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Turner
James Wilson
Glen van Dorin
John Grenfell
Richard Hoffman SIAS Attendance Record
Richard Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Leo Hoffman of near Moravia has completed nine years of school without being absent or tardy. Eight of the nine years he attended West Point school with Mrs Edna Sullivan as his teacher. It is anticipated West Point school will not open for the 1956 57 term due to lack of pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hoffman
Leo Hoffman
Moravia
West Point
Edna Sullivan
Softball Practice Tuesday Evening at School Diamond
Everyone interested in paying softball is asked to be at the school diamond Tuesday night for a 4 o clock practice session.
Alumni Reunion Set for Memorial Day in Moravia Park
The annual alumni reunion is planned for May 30 in Moravia Park. A basket dinner is at noon and the committee will supply drinks. All alumni are urged to attend.
Spencer enters Kirksville hospital for observation
Paul Spencer was admitted to Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville on Friday for observation and treatment. Sunday visitors included Mrs. Paul Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Spencer and Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer Jr., Eddie Spencer, and Bernadette Bremhorst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Spencer
Laughldin Hospital
Kirksville
Sunhday
Johnny Spencer
Dennis
Paul Spencer, Jr
Eddie Spencer
Bernadette Bremhorst
Annual Poppy Day to be Held May 26
The American Legion Auxiliary will offer poppies on Saturday May 26 to honor war dead and support disabled veterans and needy families of World Wars I and II and the Korean conflict. Mrs Larry Brooks is the unit poppy chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Larry Brooks
Unit
Wendell Condra Joins Lone Rock School Staff
Wendell Condra has accepted a teaching position at the Lone Rock community school. A Moravia high school graduate, he is set to graduate from Centerville Junior College this year and is the son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Condra
Lone Rock
Moravia High School
Centerville Junior College
Kenneth Condras
Services Tuesday For Mrs. Grubbs
Ruth Ellen Grubbs daughter of George and Alice Culver Carter born August 28 1874 near a farm home tows died May 13 1956 at 81 married Victor Copeland March 5 1896 had three daughters Eva Alma Mildred Copeland passed away 1935 two daughters Eva Batterson and Mildred Harris and two grandchildren later married Robert Grubbs April 14 1945 lived in Moravia for ten years funeral services were held May 15 1956 at Turner funeral home and Christ Methodist Leando with interment in Leando cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ellen Grubbs
George
Alice Culver Carter
Tows
Victor Copeland
Eva
Alma
Mildred
Robert
Stanley
Mildred) Jerski
Chicago
Glen Grubbs
Scranton
Bertlett Grubbs
Douds
Turner Funeral Home
Christ Methodist Church
Leando
Leando Cemetery
Del Donahoo Moves from Des Moines to WOW Omaha
Moravia area embraces Del Donahoo as he leaves WHO Des Moines after five years to join station WOW Omaha. He will relocate with his family this week and start duties May 21, aiming for more TV work. Moravia residents will miss his TV presence and radio ad liv s while wishing success in this Midwest broadcaster’s new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moraine
del Donahoo
Des Moines
WOW
Omaha
Donahoo
Onday
WHO
Big Tim
Moravia
Midwest
Albia Declares Mandatory Water Conservation
Albia warns residents on the municipal system of new mandatory water restrictions. Prohibits glass of water with soda or coffee at cafes, car washing, lawn watering, and shrub irrigation. Encourages sponge baths and reduced faucet use as officials seek to refill a creek-fed reservoir until rains return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Albcia
Hazel Cloyed Neff Dies Suddenl y in Tucson Arizona
Mrs. Orville Burton reports the death of her sister in law Mrs. Claire Neff who died unexpectedly Tuesday at her Tucson home. She had not been ill, found by her nephew, Charles Burton, and will be buried in Battle Creek Michigan. Survived by husband Burton Neff and children Burton and Mrs. Calvin Howard, twin brother Dr. Harry Cloyed, and many relatives. The Burtons and Mr Rus Russell Warner of Blakesburg plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Burton
Claire Neff
Tuscon
Arizona
Neff
Hazel _Cloyed
Charles Burton
Battle Creek
Mich
Burton Neff
Marshall, ‘Mich
Calvin Howard
Harry Cloyed
Ottumwa
Burton
Southern Plantation Banquet Night at Juni Event
An old southern plantation theme shaped the Juni banquet held Friday night in the gym with about 100 attendees. Colonial decor filled the space as officers and guests sat at a shaped patio table, while others occupied porch tables with flower boxes and pastel streamers overhead. The program featured acts by local students, a cornucopia of songs and recitations, and a dinner of Dixie ham and mint julep prepared by juniors’ mothers. Servers dressed as slaves. several named volunteers assisted.
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Tha
Kirksville
DeLoria Hia
Paul
Mihi Viched
James McCord
Loretta Helmick
Village Blacksmith
Paul Mihalovich
Paul Turner
The
Carolinas
Supt. Fenton
Die Snuffer
Mr. Sloan
Colonel Snooper
Mr. Sheldon
Martha McCord
Dixie Fruit
Virginia
Carolina
Wes Gary Pfannebecker
Doug Mor
Larry Martin
John Taybell
JJ Gillaspie
Bill O'Hara
Yvonne Gardner
Janie Sawyer
Shirley
Walter
Marlene
Rinehart
Donna Cochran
Sue Kaster
Lavonne Quard
Shower honors 7 Helen DuVall
A prenuptial shower honoring Helen DuVall was held Monday evening at the Ernest Underwood home. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Buelah Offill of Drakesville and Mrs. Winston DuVall. Mrs. Bud McDanel won pencil game prizes and Mrs. Dale Easter won the door prize. Refreshments included angel food cake ice cream coffee kolache and mints for twenty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen DuVall
Ernest Underwood
Buelah Offill
Drakesville
Winston DuVall
Bud McDanel
Dale Easter
7000 Yard Dam to Make Large Farm Pond Near Moravia
The Ray Mgad farm on the Homerin place two miles northwest of Moravia shows a dam to create a large pond if rains occur. Mervin Ellison finished the dam moving 7000 cubic yards of earth, with the pond reaching 25 feet deep at normal stage. Spillways will cover 1.7 acres at that level and 8 acres at the far right spillway. Construction follows Monroe county A C P, with 60 percent government cost aid and 60 percent of the cost of livestock water.
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Ray Mgad
Homerin Place
Moravia
Mervin Ellison
Monroe County A. C. P
Government Farm Organization
Also Mentioned on This Page
Side Firkins
Board ‘Education
Maxine Milkins
Faiher
W.S.C
Office
Cancer Fund
Chusehes
Ludy Martin
20Th Century
Sondra Miatt
Nettie McCuen
Vandorins
Sias
Baur
Spencer
Kirksville Hospital
Mrs
Mary Burns
Leo Thompson
Fargan
WOW Omaha
Hazel
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