Garden Club Improves Moravia Park With New Plantings
The Moravia Garden club advances its park improvement plan by adding red barberry in the two north corners and six evergreens, with roses lilies and chrysanthemums near the Community building. Forsythia to the south, a tulip tree and elms around the park, and flowering crabs in the southwest corner complete this year's work. FFA chapter led by Mr Bacon assists in setting nursery stock as the project progresses.
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Moravia Garden Club
toWfi
Garden Club
Moravia
Mr.Bacon
Guise McAuinch Tops Grade Exams at Rural School Graduation
Charlotte McAninch daughter of Mr and Mrs John McAninch of near Iconium will receive an award Saturday at the eighth grade graduation for the highest ranking pupil in rural Appanoose County with a 93.7 average. She attends Pleasant Hill school taught by Lula R Tillmont of Moravia. One hundred fifteen rural pupils advance to high school this year.
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Charlotte McAninch
John
William McAninch
Near
Iconium
Appanoose County
Pleasant Hill School
Lula R. Tillmont
Moravia
Friendship Night at Seymour Chapter Marks 60th Anniversary
Those attending the Friendship meeting and 60th anniversary of the Seymour C. E. chapter Monday evening included guest warden Mrs. Loyd Carter and Ruth as a guest, with attendees George Scott Loyd Carter Mrs. George Winsler Mrs. Paul Broshar Mrs. Leonard Palmer Bir and Mrs. Howard Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour C. E.’s
Loyd Carter
George Scott
Ruth
George Winsler
Paul Broshar
Leonard Palmer and
Bir
Howard Evans
Hospital gratitude note to Charles Fulton
Thank you to all who remembered and sent cards and greetings during my hospital stay at Kirkaville. Your kindness was deeply appreciated from Charles Fulton.
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Kirkaville
Open house at Chanute AFB honors service members
Mrs. Goldie Lockman and Dale Whisler visited A/3c Ron L. Lockman at Chanute AFB. Goldie Long and Gale Gillen joined the group for a Sunday open house and Army Air Force program honoring service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Lockman
Dale Whisler
Goldie. Long
Gale Gillen
Ronan L. Lockman
Chanute A. F. B
Chanute
Birth of Son to Mr and Mrs Bill Luse of Hopkinton
Mr and Mrs Bill Luse of Hopkinton welcomed a son born May 15 weighing over eight pounds. He is welcomed by two sisters.
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Bill Luse
Hopkinton
Bible School Enrollment At 76 At Methodist Church
Vacation Bible school opens with 76 students divided into Beginners 25 Primary 25 Junior 15 and Intermediate 11. Leaders include Mrs. Tuttle and several helpers. Sessions run through May 30 with a program at 8:00 PM on Sunday June 1 at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Gail Tuttle
Wm, Woodward
Joyce Hiatt
Kathleen Halden
Aileen Turner
Dick Johnson
Coltrain
Viola Hammond
Letha Schaffner
Zell Callen
Paxston
Janet Charity
Forrest Main
Wanda Jordan
Beverly Woodward
Methodist Church
Condra and Sons Buy Cousins Business
Kenneth Condra has purchased the bottled gas business of Fred Cousins. It will be operated as Condra and Song and run in connection with his Standard Oil business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
Fred Cousins
Condra & Song
Church of the Nazarene announces services and rally
Glen Cantrell is pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship. Evening evangelistic service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting and church board. Zone rally at Charlton Friday May 23 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. reminder to send youngsters to Bible School.
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Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell
Harley Woodward
Charlton
Family Gathering Honors Cloyed Family Guests
The Cloyed home east of town hosted multiple visits for Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Cloyed and their San Diego guest as a week of family gatherings concluded with Wendell flying to Des Moines then on to Saudi Arabia. Wright and Wilson families joined others for dinners and conversations while Carl Cloyed’s farm served as the central meeting place. An ailing Richard Allen remained in St Josephs Hospital in Othaniashea with family at Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cloyed
Wendell Cloyed
San Diego
Calif
George Cloyed
Wendel
E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
Carolyn
Richard
Harold Hawk
R. C. Wilson
Corp
Jay Wilson
Edward White,Jr
Centerville
F. W. Wright
Dana
Moulton
Trenton Wilson
Wendell
Des Moines
Saudi
Arabia
Cloyed
Richard Allen
St. Josephs Hospital
Othaniashea
Iconium
Mrs F E Boyer Hosts Union Neighbors Meeting
Mrs F E Boyer entertained the Union Neighbors at her home north of Unionville on Tuesday afternoon May 13. The gathering opened with song and a roll call note. Reports covered voting drive and Holland, with a review of Gods Men by Pearl Buck.
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F. E. Boyer
Unionville
Ben Willams
D. M. Wilson
Roe Ahee
Holland
Bowyer
God's Men
Pearl Buck
Burdette Cox
Kenneth Coltrain
Larry
Vern Johnson
Kathy
Verner Hawk
Jack Martin
Butch
Jimmy
Wilbur Miller
Gene Lathen
C. E. Parla
Orville Rogers
Patty
Buell Taylor
Lee Tadlock
Ben Williams
Boyer
Auxiliary hears reports on district conference
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday at the post home for the May meeting led by Mrs. Larry Brooks. Reports on the district spring conference in Creston were given by Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Leonard Palmer. Members were named to organize greenery for memorial wreaths. Plans were announced for May 29 to assemble bouquets and wreaths for Memorial Day. Judy Smith performed two piano solos and Diana Burton played Rigoletto and Liebestraum. A waltz duet was played. Poppy chairman Rowena McFatridge spoke on poppies. Refreshments were served. 18 members attended.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Larry Brooks
Creston
Brooks
Leonard | Palmer
Fred Hammond
Gus Pfannebecker
Carl Black
Lee Hiatt
Legion Post
Judy Smith
Country Gardens
Diana Burton
Rowena McFatridge
Poppy
Rowens
Ralph Tucker
Mis
Chet Broshar
Merle Smith
Judy
Food Sale Sponsored by Methodist Class No 8
The Methodist church class 8 will hold a food sale and ham supper at Harold Burton Grocery on May 24 starting at 1:00 p m. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
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The
Methodist Church
rHams
Harold Burton
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule and Events
Rev Evan Stroud and Harold Mason announce Sunday School at 10 9 a m with classes for all Morning Worship at 11 a m Youth Fellowship 7 p m led by Eugene Vincent Evening Vespers 8 p m topic A Trio of Triumphs May 25 last Sunday before Memorial Day sermon and music honoring memories of those who gave June 8 Mother and Daughter Banquet 7 p m Automobile Day special music by Sunshine Choir to bring elderly members to church
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Eugene Vincent
Sunshine Choir
Evans to Lead Sunday Services at Iconium Church
The Church of Christ announces Rev W F T Evans as minister with Mrs Winnie DuVall as Supt. Sunday School at 10, morning service at 11, Communion, and 7:30 p m prayer service. Horace Schaffner of Omaha Nebr will bring the morning and evening messages. An invitation is extended to Iconium Church of Christ members to join Sunday evening service.
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Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Horace Schaffner
Omaha
Nebr
Iconium Church of Christ
Grave Methodist Church Announces Weekly Services and Meetings
Grave Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with superintendent Mrs. Karl Tuttle, morning worship at 11, and fellowship time 6 to 7 p.m. W S C S officers will be installed during morning worship. A missionary meeting with Rev. Gabriel Sundaram is set for Friday May 23 at Centerville church. Community Bible School runs May 22 to May 30 with daily sessions 9 to 11:30 a.m. An official board meeting is slated for May 29 at 8 p.m. and Christian Home Fellowship gathers May 28 at 8 p.m.
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Grave
Centerville
The
Christian Home Fellowship
Wesley Methodist Church Weekly Schedule Update
Martin Greer is pastor with 9:45 a.m. worship and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School led by Virgil Dooley. W S C S meets May 22 at Mrs Herbert Roblenz’s home with officer installation planned. Bible School programs run May 28 to June 4 across two sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Hey
Martin Greer
Virgil Dooley
Herbert Roblenz
Iconium Methodist Sunday activities and sermon plan
The Iconium Methodist church invites families to attend worship and Sunday School. Next Sunday the sermon titled Our Only Security will be preached. The children's choir meets at 7:00 for practice, and the young people gather for devotions, lesson, and recreation at 7:00. The W S C S hosts Moravia’s group this Thursday.
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Moravia
Cloyed to Enter Work in Arabia After Dairies Career
Wendell Cloyed, longtime independent milk route operator for Silver Seal Dairies at Ocean Beach California, accepts a security worker post with Arabian American Oil Company. He will depart May 24 from the east coast for Lebanon to begin six to eight weeks of schooling before entering Arabia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Cloyed
Silver Seal Dairies
Ocean Beach
Calif
Arabian- American Oil Company
Young Republican
San Diego
Cloyed
Lebanon
Arabia
Kathy
Richard Allen
Iconium
Washington, D. C
Wendell
F.B.I
Germa
Frevdst
Marshall
Moravia
Wendel
Reception Friday for Rev and Mrs Stroud at church
A reception for the Rev and Mrs E R Stroud will be held Friday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church during the regular church night. A cooperative supper is planned for 7 o clock and a free program is being arranged. Rev Stroud was reappointed pastor of the Moravia church at the annual conference at Cedar Falls on May 9.
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E. R. Stroud
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Stroud
Moravia
Cedar Falls
Johnsons Bay American Hone Co to move plant here
The Johnsons Bay American Hone Company and Perfecto Products Company have purchased the American Hone Company. Mr. Johnson and sons returned from Olean New York after negotiating the purchase, with plans to move equipment here soon and erect a new building. The Moravia firm has expanded into leather strop manufacture for barbers.
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Johnsons Bay
American Hone Co
M. H. Johnson and Sohs
Johnson
Moravia Company
Runnel lls Show Pictures At Farm Bureau Meeting
At the Charlton Township Farm Bureau meeting held at the California schoolhouse on Friday evening May 16 1952 guests Mr and Mrs Pearl Runnells Ottumwa showed pictures. A cooperative supper followed and entertainment featured Mamie Tisue Lela Harrison and Delbert Calhoun with Hazel Hellyer. Many local residents attended and saw the illustrated program.
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Charlton Township Farm Bureau
California
Mamie Tisue
Lela Harrison
Delbert Calhoun
Hazel Hellyer
Pearl Runnells
Ottumwa
Harley Tisue
Bert McKern
Pearly Boyer
Butch
Keith Gladfelder
Norma Lee
Kenneth’ Gladfelder
Judy
del Hellyer
Hazel
Elbert Perry
Cass Hamilton
Lois Martin and Jay Wilson Wed in Centerville
Lois Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Martin of Centerville married A 2c Jay L Wilson son of Mr and Mrs R C Wilson in a Christian church parsonage ceremony in Centerville on Thursday May 15 at ten oclock Rev C E Francisco officiated The bride wore a white linen suit with red rose corsage The matron of honor was Mrs Edward White Jr sister of the groom Best man was Cecil Martin The brides mother wore navy and pink carnation corsage The groom's mother wore navy and pink carnations The couple will reside in Denver after May 24 The bride is a Centerville High School 1945 graduate and has worked in the county treasurer's office The groom is a Moravia High School graduate who enlisted in the Air Force in December 1950 and will report to Lowry Field after a 14 day furlough.
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Lois Martin
Ben Martin
Centerville
Jay L. Wilson
R. C. Wilson
Christian Church
C. E. Francisco
Edward White, Jr
Cecil Martin
Centerville High School
Centerville Junior College
Moravia High School
Air Force
Florida
Air Force Base
Lowry Field
Denver
Colo
Services Held Sunday For Arthur Stanley
Arthur B. Stanley, born May 7, 1880 in Unionville Town, died May 16, 1952 in Centerville. Survived by wife Ola, daughter Wiita Irelan, brother Charles, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral May 18 at 2:30 PM at Unionville Methodist Church with Rev. James Walls officiating.
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Arthur B. Stanley
William H
Ruth Ann Stanley
Unionville
Town
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ola McSweeney
Childre
Clarence
Myrtle Leavell
June
Marcia
Methodist Church
Hats
Wiita Irelan
Charles
Methodist
James Walls
Loren, Russell
Carl Alden
Wayne Hinote
Pearl Hiner
Albia
Ray Tomlin
Bloomfield
Harry Rumley
Art . Batterson
Claud Underwood
Booster Club Plans Swings For Park
The Booster Club voted to add a steel swings set to the town park and weighs a future valve erection as a second project. They seek financial help from organizations or individuals to cover the costly playground equipment while John Veachey chairs the fundraising effort. An E U B church dinner preceded the meeting with films on lumber processing shown afterward.
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Tha Booster Club
John Veachey
Mission Band Meeting At Vincent Home
The Mission Band of the E U B church met at the home of Eugene Kaylee and Joyann Vincent on Tuesday evening May 6. Fifteen members were present. Secretary Karen Pfnnebecker read the last meeting minutes. Lois Mason read the story. Eugene Vincent offered the prayer. Ruth Hammond read an article to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Mission Band
E. U. B. Church
Eugene
Kaylee
Joyann Vincent
Karen Pfannebecker
Lois Mason
Eugene Vincent
Ruth Hammond
Frank Swaim Admitted to Laughlin Hospital Kirksville
Frank Swaim entered Laughlin hospital at Kirksville Missouri on Thursday for observation and treatment. His sister Mrs Almont Main accompanied him to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Swaim
Kirksville
Laughlin Hospital
Almont Main
Pleasant Hill Home and School Day Observed
Pleasant Hill school observed Home and School Day on Thursday May 15 with a noon basket dinner attended by 25 visitors. The Audubon club this year named the Conservation club held its last meeting, followed by promotion exercises and color banded gradings. New students for next year include Anita Curtis Gerald Argo and Johnnie Tarbell. Eighth graders Charlotte McAninch and Dann Moore earned top averages and perfect spelling honors went to Janice Vickrey Bennie Tarbell Dennis Argo Larry Vickroy and Stephen Tarbell. Numerous local visitors attended including Argo Moore McAninch Penfield Sheldon Frame Tarbell Curtis and Taylor families.
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Pleasant Hill
Audubon Club
Conservation Club
Studerte
Fornete
Anita Curtis
Gerald Argo
Johnnie Tarbelt
Charlotte McAninch
Jdann Moore
Charlotte
Janice Vickrey
Bennie Tarbell
Dennis Argo
Larry Vickroy
Stephen Tarbell
Roy Argo
Gerald
E. C. Moore
DeWayne Moore
Charles
Penfield
Neil Penfield
J. W. McAninch
J.J. McAninch
Addie Sheldon
Clarence
Flo Frame
Iconium
Mangell Tarbell
Johnnie
George Curtis
Anita
Frank Tarbell
Harold Taylor
Thank you for cards and gifts while in hospital
Doris Jean Hawk expresses gratitude for the kind cards and gifts received during her hospital stay, extending thanks to everyone who offered support and well wishes.
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Doris Jean Hawk
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Seymour
Charles Fulton
Bible
Condra & Sons
Carl Cloyed Home
Union Neighbo
Mrs. Stroud
E. T. C. Club
Edna Hiatt
E.T. C. Club
Curtis Burton
Charley Johnson
John Horstman
John Johnson
Albert Veach
Harry DuVall
George Firkins
R. R. Pennington
Paul Spencer
Frank Lathen
Runnells
Farm Bureau
Arthur Stanley
Ola Stanley
Gerald Irelan
Booster Club
SIKTH
Geneva
Faber
Irvin
Hiatt
Joyce
Kelley
Nadine
Perry
Wauneta
Rosencrants
Rose
Sandifer
Marjorie
Sinner
Letha
Scott
George
Stocker
Shirley Vance
Betty
Vance
Geraldine
Wilson
Dortha
Zimmer
Twila
Halden
Kathleen
Turner
Aileen
Weak
Broshar
Carole
Martin
Pettibone
Ann
Potts
Robert
Sawyer
Mitzi
Brain
Brown
Marianne Setae
Tomlin
Tuyner
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