Services Held For Mrs McDonough Moravia
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Moravia Methodist Church for Mrs Ralph McDonough of Moravia who died Wednesday morning May 14 at her home. The obituary notes her early life in Albia and marriage to Eugene Wilcox, mother of Eugene Jr who died in action as a First Lieutenant in the Air Corps. Survived by husband Ralph, three sisters and several nieces and cousins, with thanks from Lela Mabel and Ralph for support during the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McDonough
Moravia
Moravia Methodist Church
W. £. Burd
J. C. Davis
Daphne B. Frazier
John Riley
Ida May Frazier
Monroe County
Iowa
Albia
Eugene Wilcox
Eugene Jr
Air Corps
McDonough
Funeral Attendees From Far and Near Attend Rites
Mr. and Mrs. Brice McDonough of Leon and Dorothy Nowels of Des Moines were called here last week by the death of Mrs. Ralph McDonough. Among relatives and friends attending the funeral Friday at the Methodist church were many from distant cities including Aledo Illinois Seattle Washington Cedar Rapids Des Moines Council Bluffs Ottumwa Oskaloosa Eddyville Mystic and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice McDonough
Leon
Dorothy Nowels
Des Moines
Ralph McDonough
Methodist Church
Chris Trelor
Aledo
Jeanette Hayes
Seattle
Wash
Wesley Ward
Cedar Rapids
John DeTar
Vernon
Fred Wilcox
Sadie DeSelon
Roscoe Kitterman
May Mintay
Zelda Klaren
Eddyville
Eugene Wilcox
Bill Wakefield
Council Bluffs
Beryl Person
Paul Thayer
Oskaloosa
Arch Harding
Gordon Watkins
Clauson
Ottumwa
L. BR. Evans
Mystic
Cooperatine Dinner Farewell for Mrs Burns at Thompson Home
A cooperative dinner was held at the Leo Thompson home north of Mystic to bid farewell to Mrs. Olee Burns who leaves Sunday for San Francisco to visit her son Irvin and his family. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Leon Burns of Plano, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burns and family of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Burns and family of Moravia, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Underwood and family of Ottumwa, Mrs. Obe Burns and the Thompson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Thompson
Mystic
Olee Burns
San Francisco
Calif
Irvin
Leon Burns
Plano
Russell Burns
Centerville
Glen. Burns
Moravia
Roy Underwood
Ottumwa
Obe Burns
Thompson
Chariton Farm Bureau Holds Regular Meeting
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met Friday evening at the California school house. After a short business meeting Mrs. Leah Tisue led the entertainment and a spell down was enjoyed by the group. Refreshments of pie sandwiches and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Leah Tisue
Miller anniversary visit honored at Newton gathering
Mr and Mrs Theo Miller and Mr and Mrs Van Lemaster visited Newton Sunday to spend the day with the Francis Miller family. Roy Miller returned from a visit with his grandparents as a delicious dinner marked the twenty ninth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Theo Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
van Lemaster
Newton
Francis Miller
Roy Miller
Golden Wedding Celebration at Lenmaster Home Den verville
Mr and Mrs Paul Broshur Mr and Mrs Genwe Winsler and Mr and Mrs Beniy Furnes attended an open house Sunday at the Harry Lenmaster home in Denverville. Mr and Mrs Lenaster celebrated a golden wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshur
Genwe Winsler
Beniy Furnes
Harry Lenmaster
Denverville
Lenaster
In Appreciation for Cards and Letters in Hospital
Moravia friends share thanks to Qowish Absubkamy for the thoughtful cards and letters while Powes remained in the hospital. Charlotte Sufticool also offers gratitude for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qowish
Absukamy Moravia
Powes
Hie Hospital
Rowena Perry to Wed Walter Beck in Des Moines
Miss Rowena Perry of Des Moines daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Perry of Blakesburg will marry June 1 to Walter Beck son of Mrs Ellen Beck of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowena Perry
Walter Beck
Des Moines
M. A. Perry
Blakesburg
Ellen Beck
Moravia Couple Announces Engagement for Imogene Tadlock
Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Imogene to Carl Tisue son of Mr and Mrs Harley Tisue of Moravia. No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Tadlock
Moravia
Imogene
Carl Tisue
Harley Tisue
West of Moravia
Bible School Starts Monday in Town
The Daily Vacation Bible school opens at the school Monday evening with planning completed at Mrs C M McFatridge’s home. A staff of teachers and volunteers is set, with high hopes for the best school yet. Parents are urged to cooperate and attend from 9 to 11:30 a m with grades from preprimary through high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. McFatridge
DuValls Observe 31st Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. D. Duvall observed their 31st anniversary with a noon dinner including Mrs. Duvall’s brother and sister in law Ed and Crisel Brown, Bruce Gardner of Columbus Junction, and others from Newtown and Blakesburg. An evening gathering followed with extended family and friends, including Forrest Main, Harry DuVall, W. A. Wilson, Hob and Jack, Archie Martin and Mike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DuVall
W. A. Wilson
Hob
Jack
Blakesburg
Bruce Gardner
Archie Martin
Mike
Margaret Ward and Larry Brooks wed at Little Brown Church
Margaret Ward of Moravia and Larry G. Brooks of Ottumwa were married at 5:00 am Saturday May 17 at the Little Brown Church near Nashua. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. F. L. Hascom. The groom is a World War II Navy Seabees veteran and co owner manager of the Corner Cafe in Moravia. The bride wore a blossom pink gabardine suit with pink rosebud corsage. The couple plan a home in Moravia after a honeymoon trip returning May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ward
Norman R. Ward
Moravia
Larry G. Brooks
Willard Brooks
Ottumwa
Little Brown
Nashua
F. L. Hascom
Brooks
Centerville
Navy Seabees
T the Corner Cafe
Wedding Anniversary Observances Reported Across Families
May 18 cable from Korea honors Sgt Carl Richard of the Purvis family marking 30 years of marriage for Mr and Mrs Freddie Van Dorin and 31 years for Mr and Mrs Hiatt. A noon dinner with cakes and fried chicken followed a home gathering of about 25, with several after noon visitors and many relatives listed among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie
Fred Hiatt
van Dorin
Roy Purvis
Carl Richard
Francis Purvis
Hiatt
Purvises
Iinner
Eli Hiatt
Dorin’ Wailes
Elahvone
Floyd Purvis
Judy
Ferrell Purvis
Forest Purvis
Lyle
Freddie van Dorin
LeRoy Purvis
Florese
Freeman
Ronald Huff
Thanks to friends and relatives for hospital cards
A note of gratitude from Joe Martin Jr thanks friends and relatives for the get well cards he received during his stay at St. Joseph Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Hospital
Joe Martin, Jr
Burns couple sells east of church home after 36 years
Mr and Mrs William Burns sold their residence east of the Evangelical United Brethren Church to Mrs Amy Lockman. They have lived there 36 years and plan to move to California in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burns
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Amy Lockman
California
Move to Farm as Angel Family Relocates to Smithburg Farm
Mr and Mrs Rex Angel and family moved last week to the Smithburg farm on the highway south of Moravia They have rented their place in town to George Robinson In addition to farming Rex will continue to operate his garage business on the east side of the square
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Angel
Damily
Smithburg
Moravia
George Robinson
Rex
Schaffner Purchase Near Christian Church
Ma and Mrs Horace Schaffner have bought the property adjoining west of the Christian church. Mr and Mrs Harry Buckulew, previous occupants, have moved to Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Schaffner
Christian Church
Harry Buckulew
Centerville
First Visit Here in Sixty-One Years
Everett Patrick of Casper Wyoming spent the weekend at the U S Mangle home visiting his uncle Jeff Patrick. He left this area sixty-one years ago and this was his first trip back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Patrick
Casper
Wyo
U. S. Mangle Home
Jeff Patrick
Ths
Limited to Make No Stops in Moravia Discontinued
The Southwest Limited No 26 26 will no longer stop in Moravia. Station agent M K Blackman of Milwaukee says the service is discontinued as the train serves trans continental passengers and numerous stops slowed the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
M. K. Blackman
Milwaukee
Charles Turner to Have Surgical Operation
Mr and Mrs Bert Turner with Nancy and Charles plan to travel to Minneapolis Minnesota for Charles to undergo a surgical operation on his feet. They expect to be away about two weeks with a week in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Turner
Nancy
Charles
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Rona
Granddaughter Is Top Honor Student in Iowa Examinations
Judith Chase of Moravia and Russell, in LaGrange School District, earned the second highest grade in Iowa among Rural Eighth Grade Examinations. She will broadcast on KMA and other Iowa stations at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Seven thousand students entered, with only two points separating the top two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Chase
Albert Brain
Moravia
Jonathan Chase
Russell
LaGrange
Iowa
KMA
Central Auto Body opens in Albia by Cottingham Hopkins
Merle Cottingham of Moravia and Rey Hopkins of Albia have opened Central Auto Body shop in Albia behind the Goode Seed and Feed Co. They install modern equipment and advertise in The Union for auto body rebuilding, spot jobs, and mechanical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Cottingham
Moravia
Rey Hopkins
Albia
Goode Seed & Feed Co
Union
Mrs Don Ole Ha Major Operation At Ottumwa Hospital
Mrs Don Wo underwent a major operation Friday at Ottumwa hospital. She is reported to be getting along fine and expects to return home the last of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wo
Ottumwa Hospital
Opens Store by Bill Woodward in former Jake Day shop
Bill Woodward rents the building once occupied by Jake Day’s radio shop and moves plumbing and heating supplies into the display room. The lighted and decorated space attracts customers. Building owned by Frank Swaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Woodward
Jake Day
Frank Swaim
CaureneS Moravia Iowa Church Schedule
Reverend J C Davis leads services at CaureneS Moravia Iowa with Sunday School at 10:00 supervised by Mrs Rowena McFatridge. Preaching at 11:00 and Y F group at 1:60 o clock. Wesley Chapel to meet 4:30 am with worship at 10:80 pm and Sunday School again in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa
J.C. Davis
Rowena McFatridge
Y. F
Wesley Chapel
Evangelical United Brethren Church Plans Albia Visit
Pastor Earl Rabuck leads Evangelical United Brethren Church with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School under Donald Jones. Worship at 10:50 a.m. The church votes to attend Albia Sunday evening to hear Dr. Ziegler of Dayton and witness the consecration for Rev and Mrs Robert Hunt set to go to Africa with five missionaries. An 8:00 p.m. service in Albia and a Wednesday prayer meeting are noted. The article urges church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
M. K. Blackman
Mary Rose Main
Joan Callen
Viola Hammond
Kathleen Halden
John VanZente
Wendell Murdy
Emil Halden
Mabel Coulson
Delma June Veach
Donald Jones
Albia
Ziegler
Dayton
Ohio
Robert Hunt
Africa
Evangelical United Brethren
Charch
Jesus
House of Worship
Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule
The text lists a Sunday School at 10:700 a.m. with M H Johnson as superintendent and a 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. An evening service appears at 7:30 p.m. with worship led by N. P. B. S. and a 6:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Bible Study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Bubd
M. H. Johnson
Pbs
P. m
Church Services Schedule at local Church
Horace Schalfner superintendent leads 10 50 a m communion service with worship at 11 00 a m Horace and Clarence Schafface will alternate preaching duties each Sunday at the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Horace Schalfner
Horace
Clarence Schafface
Esther Babb Pastor Leads Evening Worship at Seoul Church
The church location in Seoul hosts a service led by Esther Babb, with prayer and meeting sessions scheduled for Thursday evening at 6:00, followed by a worship service at 10:00 and a conclusion at 10:50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonium
Esther Babb
Seoul
Hiltos
Legion Auxiliary initiates seventeen new members at Moravia meeting
American Legion Auxiliary meeting Tuesday at the post home presided by Mrs. J. P. Day in President’s absence. Seventeen new members initiated. charter draped for 30 days in memory of Daphne McDonough. Poppies distributed by three girls. posters planned for Moravia businesses. wreath-making session set for May 29. poppy tea served. several hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
J. P. Day
Gerald Morgan
George Tracy
Day
Zell Callen
William Gerdner
Bert Turner
Harley Traue
Lee Hiatt
Chester Broshar
Daphne McDonough
Yvonne Gardner
Carol Lee Day
Karen Plannebecker
Howard Smith
Moravia
Business
Jana
Harold Burton
Maurice Walter
C. M. McPatridge
H. G. Broshar
Homer Callen
Poppy Day Volunteers Help Sell Memorial Poppies
Girl Scouts will join the American Legion Auxiliary to distribute memorial poppies on Poppy Day May 24. Mrs. Howard Smith, Poppy Chairman, notes volunteers will gather donations for veteran welfare, with proceeds going to rehabilitation and child welfare funds. Poppies are made by disabled veterans in Des Moines and Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
American Legion Auxiliary
Howard Smith
Basil Cowell
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Mrs. Smith
Hilton W S C S Holds Cooperative Dinner
Hilton W S C S met Thursday with pastor Miss Esther Babb. A cooperative noon dinner followed, devotions by Mrs. Bob McGinnis, India study, and member contributions from Mrs. Lewis Rouse Miss Babb Mrs. Wayne Clark and Mrs. Kenneth Free. Attendees included Mrs. Rouse Doris Verna Claude Rogers Donna Wayne Clark Raymond Mrs. Free Elaine Mrs. Keith Clark Jack Specer Susie Beteve Mrs Warren and guests Miss Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
Lewis Rouse
Doris
Verna Rouse
Claude Rogers
Donna
Wayne Clark
Raymond
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Keith Clark
Jack Specer
Misa Susie Beteve
Warren. Rouse
Carl Edward
Martha Jane
W. W. Easter
Bob McGinnis
Evelyn Adams
Miss Parker
Appreciation for hospital kindness from J D Minnes
A note from J D Minnes thanks friends for cards letters and flowers and for acts of kindness during recent weeks. The message says appreciation for the help during hospital time. Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle and sons Terry and Kenneth plan a summer visit to their Montana ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Minnes
Montana
Wid
Karl Tuttle
Terry
Kenneth
Big Sandy
Mentaus
Mrs. Walter Gideoth Operation Reported in Kirksville
Mrs Walter Gideoth underwent an operation at Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville Missouri. She will appreciate letters from Moravia friends valued for support. The note lists relations and expresses hope for her recovery in a local hospital setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gideoth
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Moravia
Svilix
Traditional Senior Chapel At Moravia High School
The Moravia High School Class of 1947 held a ceremonial chapel in the gym at 3 pm on Monday May 12. The program included band selections, presentations of knowledge and awards, and an array of merit recognitions highlighting valedictorian Verna Rouse and salutatorian James Main among many awardees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian High School
Lois Hawk
Janella Reid
Joe Hannam
Verna Rouse
James Main
Sheila Hannams
Mary Rose Main
Virginia Carter
Albert Padovich
Dee
Appanoose County Educational Council elects 1947 48 officers
At a recent meeting in the Courtroom Appanoose County Educational Council elected W A Wegener of Moulton as president for 1947 48. Other officers named were Irving J Hickman as vice president Mrs W L Hoover secretary and Felva Farnsworth treasurer Retiring officers included John H King president and Wegener vice president Mrs Bert Murphy secretary Helen Pfrimmer treasurer. Supt King praised progress and urged continued support while Supt L E Johnson noted recent school legislation and its impact on education in Appanoose County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Educational Council
W. A. Wegener
Moulton
Irving J. Hickman
W. L. Hoover
Felva Farnsworth
John H. King
Numa
Bert Murphy
Helen Pfrimmer
Supt. King
L. E. Johnson
Appanoose County
E T C club meeting hosted by Mrs Pennington
Mrs R R Pennington hosted the E T C club at her home with seventeen members answering roll call on My Plans for Summer. Mrs John Horstman read original poems while retiring officers received gifts. Officers for 1947 were elected: Harald Hudgens president, John Horstman vice president, Fred Hammond secretary, Lee Hiatt treasurer. Refreshments followed a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C. Club
R. R. Pennington
John Horstman
Howard Carson
QO. Main
Harald Hudgens
Fred Uwammond
Lee Hiatt
Birthday Dinner At Lee Hiatt Home
A birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt honored the birthday of Mr. Hiatt and his grandson Craig Day on his first birthday. Guests included Mars Clyde Hoskins, Mrs. John VanDalin, Charles and Mary Platt, Mrs. J. P. Day, Carol Lee, and Dorothy Ann Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiatt
Move to Afton for Easter and Hoyt couple
Mrs. E R Easter and Hoyt moved Monday to Afton to establish their home. They purchased property there and plan to sell their Moravia residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Sgt Dotson Writes From Washington
A wartime-era letter from Sgt Dotson in Lewis Washington dated 29 April 1947 describes arrival at Tacoma Washington on a Wednesday and proceeding to Regiment Headquarters to begin work as Chief Check of the Murig Report. The writer notes weather conditions and requests updates from home while awaiting further orders.
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Mons
Arived
Pam
Regiment
Murig
Tacoma
Washington
Lote Brooks
Saad
Leeds
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Log City
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Moravia High School
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Virginia Hiatt
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Ronald) McDanel
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