Southern Iowa Maps Hint At Few State Parks
A Des Moines Sunday Register map study shows southern Iowa has few state parks, with residents arguing that better roads and more parks are needed in the south central and southwestern regions. The column also notes local politics, a humorous chair stunt by Charley McFastridge, and various community quick takes from Moravia, including potatoes, town life, and a magazine sales visit.
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Towa
Des Moinea Sunday Register
Iowa
Charley McFastridge
Charley
Joe
Epworth League Notes and Junior League Report
Beulah Bishop led a Sunday meeting with about 15 attendees. Next Sunday features a Question Box night and officer elections for the coming year. Sub district meeting plans discussed. Committees named: refreshment Zelda Kuster Saodie Palmer Dale Schreiner and Donald Darby. entertainment Leora Kuster Norma Lee Firkins Wilhelm Blumenstock and Lawrence Gardner. Junior League notes report several leaguers present Sunday evening visiting Doris Pennington who has been ill. Wilhelm Blumenstock served as sponsor. Twenty five leaguers attended the picnic Saturday May at Mr and Mrs Sinwnenz and daughter of Grant City Missouri weekend guests of her brother D By Bishop and family.
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Beulah Bishop
Zelda Kuster
Saodie Palmer
Dale Schreiner
Donald Darby
Leora Kuster
Norma Lee Firkins
Wilhelm Blumenstock
Lawrence Gardner
Doris Pennington
Moravia High School Graduation Honors 29 Diploma Recipients
The Moravia high school held its thirty sixth annual graduation in the school gymnasium on May 18. Twenty nine students received diplomas and the eighth grade class was presented during the program. Rev. Frank A Wilder of Moulton gave the commencement address to a large audience. The program included invocation by Rev. Geo. H. Suenkel, musical selections by the Senior Girls Trio, diploma presentations by Supt. O. C. Irelan and W. A. Smith, and the seniors listed.
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Moravia
Geo. H. Suenkel
Frank Ai Wilder
Lorena Albert
Misa Caroline Luke
O. C. Irelan
W. A.smith
Board of Education
Bella of
St. Mary's
Lylah Simmers
Mrx
Grace Luge
Clase
Robi Edna Cleater
Moravia High School Alumni Banquet Set for June 3
Invitations have been sent for the fifteenth annual Moravia High School Alumni Banquet to be held at the school auditorium Friday evening June 3 at 7 80 oclock. Tickets available from Jim Broshar or Mrs Clare Hiatt.
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The
Moravia High School
Jim Broshar
Clare Hiatt
Milani Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney
George Milani announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county attorney in the coming primary. A Centerville alumnus and Drake Law School graduate, he emphasizes public duty, law, and prudent enforcement. He has served as City Attorney and remains active in civic groups and Boy Scout work.
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George Milani
George
Centerville
Iena State University
Drake University
Des Moines
T. G. Fea
R. W. Smith
Milani
Kinsnns Club
Masonic Lodge
Appa- Moose County
Free Moving Pictures and Band Concert Draw Moravia Crowds
Moravia saw large crowds for a free Wednesday moving pictures event and a Saturday band concert by the Moravian Merchants sponsored features. Most attendees were unaware the summer program started last week, with movies every Wednesday and concerts each Saturday continuing.
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Moravia
Death notices stir Moravia as R C Haddock dies
R C Haddock a longtime Moravia resident died at his home after months of illness. Born February 18 1886 in Bright Dearborn County Indiana he married Mary Aramin ta Stoops December 31 1883. He leaves a daughter Goldie Craft and son Harry Haddock seven grandchildren two brothers Oliver and Albert and many sisters. Funeral was at Moravia United Brethren in Christ Church May 24 with Rev Geo H Suenkel. Interment in Moravia Cemetery.
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R. C. Haddock
Moravia
Haddock
Robert Clark Haddock
Thomas and
Mary Blecta (Nee Gates) Haddock
Bright
Dearborn County
Ottumwa
Towa
Mary Araminta Stoops
Goldie Craf
Adbia
Harry L. Haddock
Flint
Mich
Oliver L. Haddock
Chicago
Ill
Albert T. Haddock
Harrison
Ohio
Methodist Church
Card of Thanks for neighbors and friends
The Haddock family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their loved one Mia R. C. Haddock and family express sincere gratitude for support.
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Mia
R. C. Haddock
M El Friday Dinner Menu Highlights
The menu lists steamed chicken mashed potatoes gravy noodles lettuce salad radishes Rolle Onters and strawberry shortcake with cream for the Friday dinner. It presents a simple plate of comfort foods likely from a local dining or catering note.
Memorial Day Program at United Brethren Church
Memorial Day program includes songs such as America and Star Spangled Banner. Invocation by W G Lagle of American Legion Post, special number by Noorden Slavin, reading of In Flanders Fields by Margaret Callen. Address by Rev Geo H Suenkel and special number by Billy Tracy. Audience participates in march to Moravia Gemeters for veterans graves decoration.
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United Brethren Church
America
W. G. Lagle
American Legion Post
Noorden Slavin
Flanders Fields
Margaret Callen
Geo. H. Suenkel
Billy Tracy
Moravia Gemeters
Announcement for State Representative Nomination
Candidate C M McFatridge announces for the Democratic nomination for state representative after J W Rinehart's death. Primary June 6 and county convention. Vote by writing name on the ballot and marking X. McFatridge cites economy and tax reduction for Apparocke County.
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J. W. Rinehart
J W. Rinehart
Apparcoxe County
C. M. McFatridge
Obituary: G W Clancy of Unionville dies at 81
G W Clancy born May 22 1850 near Unionville Iowa son of Wesley and Malinois. He married Josephine Strunk Oct 11 1880 and had eight children six living. He died May 14 1992 aged 81 years 1 month 18 days with funeral May 16 at home, interment Eaton cemetery.
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G. W. Clancy
Wesley
Malinois Clancy
Iowa
Unionville
Josephine Strunk
Mya
Chise Tucker
Moravia
Bessie McCurdy
Eldon
Harol
Grand Rapida
Mich
Luke
Torerington
Wyo
Glenn
Bery
Chicago
Earl
Elizabeth Bishop
Jana Coulson
Centerville
R. C. Rowe
M Thurch
Eaton Cemetery
Revival at United Brethren Church Draws Strong Attendance
Evangelist RE Shepherd from Kansas City leads a Moravia revival begun last Sunday at 8 pm with high interest. Daily sermons stress prayer, church attendance, and daily life application. Upcoming topics include The Lesser Lights, Standards, The two Knockings, Rescue of Souls, Growth in Grace, How May Obtain Salvation, and a three part Great Question. Afternoon prayer study periods run 2:30 pm TueFri. attendees urged to bring Bibles and notebooks.
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RE. D. Shepherd
Kansas City
Kansas
Shepherd
Christendom
Moravia
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Dinner Menu at Chureth of Christ and Family News
Mrs. I. L. Gould and daughter Jean Clyde of Ottumwa visited last week at Dr. D. K. Orelup’s home. They left by auto for Eastport Idaho to make their home. John Powell will drive as a summer worker forest ranger in Whitman National Forest near Baker Oregon. His uncle W. W. Slaughter and family are already there.
Memorial Day Services At United Brethren Church Moravia
Memorial Day services will be held at the United Brethren church in Moravia Monday at 10 o clock with Rev. Geo H Suenkel as speaker. After the program, a march to Moravia cemetery decorates veterans graves. Veterans meet at the Legion Home at 9 a.m.
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United Brethren Church
Moravian
Geo. H. Suenkel
Moravia
Legion Homa
Pa.m
Osceola Orator John Grimes to Broadcast Address
Citizens will hear Hon. John M. Grimes a noted orator writer and publisher on WIAS Ottumwa Friday May 27 from 12 80 to 12 45 noon. He is described as an interesting speaker a diligent student and capable writer expected to please local voters.
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John M. Grimes
Osceola
Wias
Ottumwa
Grimes
Puis
Poppy Sale Saturday By Legion Auxiliary
The Legion Auxiliary asks residents to remember the Poppy sale scheduled for Saturday. Proceeds fund veterans’ support and related Legion programs.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Community Notes From Iconium and Nearby Towns
Local residents report a flurry of visits and gatherings across Iconium and nearby areas. Families such as Beaty Dicks and Hiner hosted, with birthdays celebrated at the McAninch and Kelsey homes, while church events and Memorial Day plans were announced.
Church News notes at M E Church service times
The church announces Sunday School at 9 46 a m Morning worship at 11 Epworth League at 7 p m Junior Epworth League at 7 p m Evening service at 8 Wealey Preaching at 9 30 p m Sunday School at 10 40 a m B G Hankins is pastor.
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Epworth
Wealey
Church of Christ Sunday Schedule and Council Meeting
W G Lagle is superintendent for a Sunday School at LO at 11 a m with worship at 11. Bible study at 8 p m Wednesday. June 6 council meeting urged for member attendance. Robert Seath, minister, invites all to attend all services during coming months.
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LO A.m
G. Lagle
Robert Seath
United Brethren Bible School Revival Schedule
The United Brethren Church announces Bible school at 9 46 a m for all ages and morning worship at 11 with Evangelist Shepherd. Evening service at 8 p m and 2 30 p m Bible study for women. Pastor Geo H Saenkel notes revised times to suit farmers chores.
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Bible School
Evangelist Shepherd
Forrest Main
Otterbein Guild
Christian Endeavor
Thoreday
Word of God
Evangelist
Geo. H. Saenkel
Community church notices and events listing
A historical church notices page lists Sunday services with morning worship at 11 am, a sermon, and special music at Iconium Circuit, plus graveside decorations. Multiple churches in Centerville and nearby areas show Sunday schools, epworth leaguers, and mid week services, with dates and leaders named for each group.
Evangelist Miller Begins Revival in Centerville
Evangelist James Miller is now conducting revival meetings at the Nazarene Church on Hank Street in Centerville. The meeting will close May 29. Miller previously conducted a meeting in Centerville two years ago.
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James Miller
Nazarene Church
Hank and
Doth Street
Centerville
Mr. Miller
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