Bible School To Begin Monday Moravia program opens May 27
The Moravia Community organizes a Daily Vacation Bible School at the Moravia Public School building with seven classes for children from age three. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m Monday through Friday for two weeks excluding Memorial Day. Grace Whitehead leads music, Frank Woodward oversees as superintendent, and missions day is Wednesdays with offerings aiding overseas hungry children. The closing program is Sunday evening, June 9 at Moravia Methodist Church.
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Moravia
Vacation Bible
Grace Whitehead
Frank Woodward
Moravia Methodist Church
Goughnour Family Buys Mediapolis New Era
Mr and Mrs Richard Goughnour have purchased the Mediapolis New Era in Mediapolis Iowa. Richard has worked at the New Era since March 1956 and previously served with Army Engineers in Europe. The couple succeed Walden T Smith who owned the paper since June 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
New Era
Iowa
Richard
Goughnour
Virginia Carter
Loyd Carter
Goughnours
Walden T. Smith
Walden Smith
Howard Smith
Moravia Union
Hig
Foe
Reception Honors Rev King and Family at Evangeli cal United Brethren
A large church night gathering at the Evangeli cal United Brethren observed a reception and pounding party for Rev and Mrs Lynn King and family. The program featured the young adult class with Carl Tiste, a sermon by Bill Stark, slides by Farm Planner for Appanoose county oil conservation, and a cooperative lunch. The Twenty Century Sunday school class will host June church night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn King
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carl Tiste
Clair Callen
E. G. Hawk
Dysart
Kings
Bill Stark
Kenneth Coltrain
Stark
Appanoose County
Rain Delays Prompt Fears Over Hay Cutting and Corn Planting
Heavy rains fall across Moravia Enon and nearby areas with amounts up to an inch and a half in short spans. While some ground absorbs moisture, farmers face decisions on hay cutting versus corn planting as creeks stay low and flood risk remains minimal.
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Moravia
Ruben Faber
Enon
Tconium
Memorial Day Services at Eslinger Cemetery June 2
The Eslinger Cemetery Association met at Mrs. W. A. Wilson’s home and re elected officers including President Mrs. Charles De Long and Secretary Mrs. David Chedister. Memorial Day services are planned for 2 p.m. Sunday June 2 at the cemetery with a program committee led by Mrs. Maurice Boardman and others from Moravia Blakenburg and area.
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Eslinger Cemetery Association
W. A. Wilson
Charles DeLong
Edd Robinson
David Chedister
Roy Fisher
Maurice Boardman
Eb, G. Hawk
J. T. van Dorin
Moravia
Chedister
Carl Coop
Blakenburg
Alumni Picnic Reminder at Moravia Park
Notice to alumni announces the annual picnic on Sunday June 2 at Moravia park. Attendees distant or unable to attend should send communications to president Harold Mason or vice president Merle Smith.
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Moravia Park
Harold Mason
Merle Smith
Fisher Engagement Planned Between Blakesburg and Sioux City
Mr and Mrs Roy Fisher of Blakesburg announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Louise to James Joseph Russell son of Mr and Mrs Michael Russell of Sioux City Miss Fisher is a Parsons College graduate and teaches commercially in Monroe Community Schools Mr Russell is a Iowa State College graduate and with Pfister Associated Growers Inc in Monroe A summer wedding is planned
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Roy Fisher
Blakesburg
Mary Louise
James Joseph Russell
Michael Russell
Sioux City
Miss Fisher
Parsons College
Monroe
Russell
Iowa State College
Pfisters Associated Growers
Tnc
Darrah to Train with Army Engineers
Private Allen R. Darrah from Mora via will depart Saturday May 25 for the U S Army Training Center Engineer at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri where he will report for duty Sunday He belongs to Company A 328th Engineer Battalion Centerville He enlisted under the Reserve Forces act of 1955 for six months basic training with remaining service by local reserve unit activity Twelve men including Darrah begin active duty for training May 26 and complete this phase November 24 1957.
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Allen R. Darrah
Moravia
U. S. Army Training Center
Engineer
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Darrah
328Th Engineer Battalion
Centerville
Smith to Attend Cornerstone Laying at Albia
Governor Herschel Loveless will lay the cornerstone for Monroe county's 158000 public hospital addition in Albia on May 28 at 4 p.m. Moravia Mayor Merle Smith is invited to join the governor's party. A color guard will lead a parade from the courthouse park to the hospital site.
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Herschel Loveless
Monroe County
Albia
Merle Smith
Moravia
Court House Park
Monroe County Public Hospital Auxiliary
Governor
Mra
Loveless
American Legion
School Reorganization Vote Across Twelve Districts Passes
A school reorganization vote carried in twelve districts by a total of 769 in favor and 174 against. Separately, Mr and Mrs Ernest Witt of Moravia leased the Standard Oil station from Kenneth Condra and began work on Saturday, while Marion Condra, previously in charge, moved with his wife and daughter to Fort Dodge for employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Witt
Moravia
Standard Oil
Kenneth Condra
Marion Condra
Fort Dodge
Memorial Services Thursday Morning
Memorial Services Thursday Morning held at 11:00 a m May 30 at the Moravia cemetery. A parade will start from the Legion home led by the school band. Program includes invocation by Donald Plum Moravia band address Rev Lynn King reading of names wreaths firing squad salute Taps and Stay Spangled Banner by Mora band Benediction by Donald Plum In case of rain the program will be held in a church All veterans and auxiliary members are asked to be at the Legion home by 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion Home
Donald Plum
Moravia Band
Lynn King
Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sale Planned For Saturday
The Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday with 12 members present led by President Mary Ann Sloan. A poppy sales plan was approved for Saturday including house to house canvassing and business district coverage. Grace Veach spoke on the poppy, Mary Ann Sloan will retire as president at next meeting, officers to be elected, picnic planned in the park June 18 at 6 30 with coop details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Mary Ann Sloan
Garnet Brain
Clive Tomlin
Grace Veach
Don Tscherter
Batavia
Here
Elizabeth Burton
Betty van Dorin
Eva Boyer
Mildred Sawyer
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Featured
Rev Lynn J King ministers at the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Carl Van Zante listed as Sunday School Superintendent. Services include Morning Worship at 10 55 AM Evening service at 8 PM and Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 8 PM. Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday May 27 at 8 45 AM and Youth Fellowship meets Tuesday May 28 at 7 30 PM at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Carl van Zante
Church Schedule: Nazarene Sunday Services and Midweek Prayer
Rev H LaVern Smith leads morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Frank Woodward oversees Sunday School. Evening services at 7:00 p.m. Junior Missionary service at 7:45 p.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Midweek Hour of Prayer Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Grace Methodist Church Concert and Schedule
Pastor John Greefell leads Grace Methodist with Delmar Dowd at Sunday School 10:00 a.m. and morning worship 11:00 a.m. Evening services 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The Evangel male quartet and Kings Trumpeters of C. E. present sacred music. Midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday May 29 at 8:00 p.m. All are invited.
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Grace Methodist
John Greefell
Delmar Dowd
Evangel
Kings
First Christian Church Service Schedule and Sermon
Donald Plum is pastor and Mrs Birdie Main is superintendent. Sunday School begins at 10 00 p m with Communion and sermon at 11 00 a m. The sermon topic is The Woman of Samaria.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Woman of
Samaria
Funeral Tuesday For Frank Hiatt 90
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Frank Hiatt 90 who died at 5 am Sunday at his home near Moravia after a six month illness. Rev. James Thomas officiated and burial was in Denny cemetery. Hiatt born November 10 1866 in Appanoose County Iowa married Zella Carter in 1895, later Eva Harris Matthews in 1929. Survived by his wife two sons Lee and Russell four grandchildren nine great grandchildren three brothers and one sister with many relatives attending from multiple towns.
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Turner
Frank Hiatt
Moravia
James Thomas
Centerville Baptist Church
Centerville
Denny Cemetery
Frank Curtis Hiatt
Oren
Martha Burton Hiatt
Appahooke County
Iowa
Zella Carter
Lee
Russell
Eva Harris Matthews
Hiatt
Clyde
Wes
Lute
Zoe Callen
F.C. Hiat W
Donald Bellman
Edna Clark
Indianola
Homer Bellman
Des Moines
Glen Hiatt
Shenandoah
Joseph Henry
New York
O. D. Harris
Allerton
Bobby Harris
Corydon
Allie Phillips
Dwight Hiatt
Oskaloosa
J H Duncan
Harold Hanson
Alden
Minn
Harry Harris
Persia
P. H. Dobbs
Lowell Harris
Newton
Tom Hiatt
Opal
Harley Burton
C. A. Hiatt
Max Hiatt
Ivan Gibbs
Gene Gibbs
Frank Gibbs
Ace Butler
Gerald and Hiatt
Seymour
Forest Sutcliffe
Plano
Bobby McGinnis
Cy Hall
Gail Hinton
Adda Long
Albert Rouse
Lewis Rouse
Albia
Jack Hiatt
Bobby
Kansas City
Lee Laur
Queen City, Mo
Maurice Burns
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
The Hiatt family extends heartfelt thanks to friends, relatives, and neighbors for sympathy and kindness shown after the death of their husband and father. Mrs. F. C. Hiatt and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt, and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hiatt appreciate the support.
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F. C. Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
R. C. Hiatt
Robert Sloan to Teach at Central City School
Robert Sloan signed a contract with Central City school to teach music for the next year. Mrs Sloan will join her husband when he begins duties as instructor on June 10. Mr and Mrs John Veach were business visitors in Des Moines Tuesday.
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Robert Sloan
Central City School
Sloan
John Veach
Des Moines
Gratitude Note From Larry Smith to Supporters
Larry Smith thanks teachers Mr Shelton Mr Carr and Mrs Tuttle for schooling help. He praises Mr Fenton Mr Hughes and all who aided his continuing education. He values telephone TV school visits and every act of kindness received.
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Sheldon
Carr
Unionville votes to convert gym for Legion use
The Unionville school district voted 53 to 12 in a special election to convert the gymnasium for American Legion use as a community building. The Legion will maintain the facility, which will still be available for school activities while a grade school operates in Unionville.
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Unionville
American Legion
The
Legion
Valedictorian Joy Marie Tubaugh Tops Belle Plaine Class
Joy Marie Tubaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Tubaugh Belle Plaine and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Tubaugh Moravia was named valedictorian with a 93.64 average at Belle Plaine high school commencement exercises. She also won the Lions Club outstanding girl award and the Iowa State Bar Association citizenship award. Joy plans to attend Teacher College Cedar Falls this fall. Moravia reorganization vote approved 769 yes 174 no with districts split, Chariton Vosburg and Pleasant Hill areas affected. County board to canvass results and a five member board election is planned for June with July 1 activation of the new district.
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Joy Marie, Tubaugh
Russell Tubaugh
Belle Plaine
Albert Tubaugh
Moravia
Belle Plaine High School
Joy
Lion's Club
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa
Teacher College
Cedar Falls
Chariton Township
Vosburg
Pleasant Hill
Iconium
Chariton
County Board of Education
Moravia Indep
Taylor
Unonville
Blue Front
Vosburg Urbana Union
Hayes
Leonard Taylord dies at Centerville Hospital
Leonard Taylord age 90 died Tuesday at St. Joseph hospital Centerville after illness starting Monday from a heart condition. Born May 28, 1866 in Mercer County Missouri he married Iola Durham in 1922. Survived by two sons Frank and Stewart and 16 grandchildren. service Friday May 24 at 2 PM at Turner funeral home, Rev Lynn King officiating. Burial Hillcrest cemetery.
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Mgr
Paylor Leonard
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mercer County
Iola Durham
Moravia
Oskaloosa
Frank and
Stewart
Brainerd
Minn
Lizzie Eastwood
Osgood
Sam Jackson
Littleton
Colorado
Turner Funeral Home
Lynn King
Hillcrest Cemetery
Farm Bureau Tea and Social Hour in Albia
The Monroe County Farm Bureau Women sponsor a tea and social hour on May 28 at 8 p m at the Farm Bureau hall in Albia. A film on flowers and gardening will be shown. All women are invited and asked to bring a potted plant to exchange with another guest.
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Monroe County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Albia
Moravia Legion Boys Baseball Team Forming This Summer
Moravia will have a local boys baseball team sponsored by the Moravia American Legion post. John Laws, team manager, says tryouts will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the school ball diamond as players join Legion leagues.
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Moravia
Moravia American Legion Post
Hole Reveals Old Well in Street
Heavy rains soaked soil revealing an old street well near the park. A prior rock lining and later widening left the well at the sheet edge before it was filled. A cave-in occurred as the fill settled. Mrs Weinman and infant daughter visited at Des Moines Methodist Hospital.
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Wm. Hiatt
Birth announcement for Jane Agnes Weinman in Des Moines
A daughter, Jane Agnes, was born Tuesday May 21 at Methodist hospital in Des Moines to Mr. and Mrs. James H. Weinman of Indianola. She weighs 9 pounds 5 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weinman of Indianola and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith.
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Howard Smith
James Weinman
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Jane Agnes
James H. Weinman
Indianola
Harry Weinman
Recruiting and Address Updates for Service Members
Dean Kaster has been assigned to Fort Riley Kansas with a listed unit and postal address. Dean Helmick forwarding a Navy related address appears as a conflicting or erroneous entry in the same summary, with San Diego California listed as a location for a different service contact.
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Dean Kaster
Fort Riley, Kansas
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Bible School
Richard” Goughnour
Maxwell Tribune
Altoona Herald
Army Engineers
Europe
Altoona
Ricky
Rev. King
Eslinger
ARMY
John McAninch
Union
Dewey
Jay Argo
Ernest Witts
Standard Oil Station
L. E. Johnson
Taylord Leonard
Centerville Hospital
Moravia TQ
Hole
Dean R. Kaster
18Th Infantery
1St Infantry Div
Dean Helmick
Navy
Brovst
Uss.n. TP. C
San Diego
California
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