Memorial Day Services in Moravia Cemetery
Memorial Day services begin 11:00 Monday May 30 at Moravia cemetery with parade from Legion, Moravia Band to feed program. Invocation Rev Lynn King address Rev John Grenfell reading names of war dead wreaths firing squad taps and national anthem then benediction. If rain, service moves to United Brethren church. All veterans and auxiliary members at Legion home by.
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Moravia
Legion Home
Lynn King
John Grenfell
Taps
Star Spangled Banner
Moravian
United Brethrenschurch
Moravia High Band to March in Memorial Parade
The Moravia high school band will march in the Memorial Day parade. All members report to the school in full uniform at 10 30.
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Moravia High School
Albia Class of 1905 to Meet for Golden Alumni Night
Members of Albia high school's 1905 graduating class, 23 strong, plan a Saturday gathering at the Lewis Rouse farm near Hilton church. About 15 are living. attendees include Walter Nelson of Detroit lawyer Joe Harlow Ded Moines carpenter Mary Humeston Laura Bain Edna Kester Dr George Robb Lewis Rouse and families Myrta Harlow and others. The event is a rare golden alumni reunion with former teachers and local friends assisting.
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Albia
Lewis Rouse
Hilton Church
Rouse
Walter Nelson
Detroit
Mich
Joe Harlow
Ded Moines
Mary Humeston
Laura Bain
Duke Norberg
Monroe County News
Myrta Harlow
Moravia Softball Boys Extend Winning Streak
Moravia high school softball team extended its winning run with a 9-5 victory at Unionville on Friday. Earlier the Moravia squad beat Cincinnati 21-16 in a league game and won 10-4 in another league matchup on Tuesday. Upcoming games feature Knoxville at home Thursday and a Tuesday away tilt at Albia. Junior Leaguers swept Blakesburg 17-1 behind Gary Pfannebecker’s pitching and Gary Underwood’s catching, with a planned home game against Moulton juniors Saturday.
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Moravia
Unionville
Cincinnati
Knoxville
Albia
Blakesburg
Gary Pfannebecker
Gary Underwood
Moulton
Twin Daughters Born to Bloomfield Couple. Army Baby at Camp Chaffee
Mr. and Mrs. Troy Lockman of Bloomfield welcome twins Pamelia Lee and Patricia Sue born May 16 at Davis County Hospital Bloomfield weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces and 6 pounds 7 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lockman and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bailey. Another birth May 22 to Pvt. and Mrs. Bill Harris a seven pound daughter at Camp Chaffee Army hospital Arkansas. Mrs. Harris and Diane visited with Bil. McFatridge grandparents and great grandmother Eunice Harden. May 21 a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Augen Mason Jr of Seattle. Mason grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mason Ottumwa.
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Troy Lockman
Bloomfield
Pamelia Lee
Patricia Sue
Davis County Hospital
J. C. Lockman
C. J. Bailey
Bill Harris
Army Hospital
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Harris
Diane
Rowena McFatridge
Bil
Cochran-Woodward Nuptials Saturday
Miss Carolyn Cochran daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Cochran Moravia and Jerry Woodward son of Mr and Mrs Harley Woodward were united in marriage at 3 p m Saturday at the minister Rev Donald Thurman s home in the presence of immediate family and few friends A tape recorded nuptial selection played during guests assembly A single ring ceremony followed in an arched doorway decorated in pink and white The bride wore a lavender suit with white accessories and carried a pink carnation bouquet on a white Bible Best man was Mr Bangert brother in law and matron of honor was Mrs Norman Bangert The reception was at the parsonage The couple will live in Marshalltown
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Carolyn Cochran
Lester Cochran
Moravia
Route 2
Jerry Woodward
Harley Woodward
Donald Thurman
Paul Woodward
Donna Woodward
Norman Bangert
Marshalltown
Frank Woodward
Thurman
Moravia High School
Marsalltown
Eslinger Memorial Services Sunday
The Eslinger memorial services will be held Sunday May 29 at 2 00 pm. Milton Hollingshead of Albia will be the speaker.
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Eslinger
Milton Hollingshead
Albia
Progressive Club Meets With Garnet McDonough
The Progressive club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Garnet McDonough home for a bridge session. Prizes went to Mrs. Gerald Morgan, Mrs. Rowena McFatridge, Mrs. N. R. Ward, and Mrs. Theo Miller. Refreshments included angel food cake with strawberries and ice cream, cheese crackers, and coffee.
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Progressive Club
Garnet McDonough
Gerald Morgan
Rowena McFatridge
N. R. Ward
Theo Miller
Methodist church rummage and food sale notice
Class No 8 of the Methodist church sponsors a rummage sale and food sale on Saturday May 28 at 11 00 a m at the East Implement store Proceeds benefit church activities and community outreach.
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Methodist Rehurch
Moravia Alumni Picnic Set For Memorial Day
Moravia high school alumni announce a picnic Monday May 30 at 12 30 in the park If rain moves it to the Legion Home Graduates are invited as guests Cold drinks provided by the committee Attendees also join the Memorial Day parade and a cooperative picnic dinner at 12 30
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Moravia High School
Legion Home
Auxiliary Announces Poppy Poster Winners
The American Legion Auxiliary names the winners of the poppy poster contest. In 6th grade Nancy Steffen takes first place with Nathan King second. in 7th grade Sandra Card wins first with Bobby Tomlin second. Cash prizes will be awarded.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Nancy Steffen
Nathan King
Sandra Card
Bobby Tomlin
Former Moravia Teacher Dies in California at 53
Mildred Tarr McLennan of 212 Angelus Drive Salinas California died May 20 1955 after brain tumor surgery in San Francisco and coma. Born in Monroe county near Iconium she taught in Vosburgh Woodburn Town Moravia and Salinas schools. She leaves husband P G McLennan daughter Anne a brother Donald and another brother Dr Burton Tarr.
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Mildred Tarr McLennan
Angelus Drive
Salinas
California
San Francisco
Salinas Hospital
Monroe County
Iconium
Vosburgh School
Moravia
Albia
Vosburgh
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Woodburn
Town
P. G. McLennan
Anne
Donald
Burton Tarr
Middletown
New York
Dorothy Donovan Undergoes Surgery in Rochester
Dorothy Donovan underwent surgery at the clinic in Rochester Minnesota on Wednesday morning. Her relatives Mr and Mrs Junior Donovan and Gene Ive Donovan along with Mrs John Woods of Albia accompanied her to Rochester last Thursday. The Donovans returned home Sunday. Cards and letters may be sent to 1131 Second St SW Delano Hotel Rochester.
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Dorothy Donovan
Rochester
Minn
Junior Donovan
Geneive Donovan
John Woods
Albia
Dorothy
Second St
S. W
Delano Hotel
Dess White Enters Kirksville Hospital For Observation
Dess White, former south of town resident, entered Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville Missouri on Friday for observation and treatment.
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Dess White
Kirksville Hospital
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Summer Concerts Start Here June 4 At Community Building
The first summer concert of the season will be held Saturday night June 4 at the Community building. Band members report to the band stand at 7 15 p m. Towns people are invited to participate.
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Algo
Rainbow Girls Install New Worthy Advisor Stairway to The Stars
Charlotte McAninch was installed as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow for Girls in a Sunday ceremony themed Stairway To The Stars. Officiating were Joann Moore and past officers. Rev. Lynn King gave benediction as officers were installed and vows taken. Guests from Moulton Moravia Ames attended along with church ministers and family.
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Charlotte McAninch
Order of Rainbow
Joann Moore
Ann Pettibone
Janet Charity
C C Coulson
Charles Turner
John McAninch
Charles
Lynn King
Charlotte MecAninch
Moulton
Moravia
Ames
King
Moravian
U. B
Banks Doggett, Jr
Unionville
Tooniwin Methodist Church
the Rainbow
Charlotte McAnineh
Vera Moore
Margaret Condra
Faith
Charlotte
Dana Wright
Hope
Maxine Firkins
Charity
Del Donahoo to Show Mediterranean Pictures at Church
Del Donahoo will present a slideshow at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening June 1 at 8:00. The Moravia High School graduate now works for WHO TV and radio Des Moines and toured the Mediterranean and Holy Land earlier this year. The public is invited to attend.
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del Donahoo
Methodist
Mediterranean Countries
Holy Land
Del
Moravia
WHO
Des Moines
Flags To Be Removed Memorial Day Evening
County American Legion discussed flags left on soldiers graves year round and approved removal of all flags from graves on Memorial Day evening.
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American Legion
Music Lessons Start June 8 at Schoolhouse
The music lessons at the school will begin Wednesday June 8 at the schoolhouse. Those unsure of their time or wishing to enroll may call the school for more information.
Church Services Calendar for Cavrenes Nazarene and EUB
Cavrenes Church of the Nazarene led by Rev Donald K R Thurman offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m worship at 11:00 a.m evangelistic service at 7:15 p.m and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev Lynn J King offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m morning worship at 10:55 a.m evening service at 8:00 p.m midweek Bible study and prayer on Wednesday at 8 p.m Council of Administration meets Tuesday May 31 at ? p.m.
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Church of the Nazarene
Donald KR. Thurman
Andrew Maddison
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Council of Administration
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Services Schedule
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev John Grenfell as pastor with Ira and Karl Tuttle as Sunday School Superintendent. Services include 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 7:00 p.m. M Y F 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic service. A June 1 8:00 p.m. talk by Mr De Donahoo on photos from the Holy Land. First Christian Church led by Rev W F T Evans with Mrs Birdie Mann superintendent. 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Communion. June 1 Ladies Aid serves dinner.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Ira
Karl Tuttle
M.Y
Fellowship of God
de Donahoo
The
Holy Land
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Mann
Ladies Aid
Manu
Flowers for Decoration Day at Legion Home
Citizens are asked to bring or send flowers to the Legion Home by 2:00 Sunday afternoon for Decoration Day observances.
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Legion Home
Slaughter Weekend Drive Safely Campaign Urges Care
Memorial Day weekend prompts Appanoose County to promote the Slow Down and Live program through Labor Day on a national scale. Safety coordinators sponsor the campaign with thousands of dollars, aiming to reduce fatalities and keep the county out of the fatality column.
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Appanoose County
Plans Prepared For Extension Council
Appanoose and Monroe counties begin the first phase of electing their County Agricultural Extension Councils. Three-person township nominating committees are naming two nominees each for the township elections, with one representative per township to join the council. Committees listed include Cheriton, Douglas, Independence, Johns, Taylor, Udell, Union, Walnut, Urbana, and Monroe townships with respective chairmen and members.
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Appa
Noose County
Monroe County
County Agricultural Extension Council
Fred Lasley
Appanoose County
Clarence Babcock
County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Farm Bureau
County Extension Council
Cheriton
Lyndon McDane
Harley Tisue
Clark Hellyer
Douglas
Fred Lindley
Earl Boyer
George Scott
Independence
Glen McNair
Harold Huff
Mansel Tarbell
Johns
John Gordon
Harold Haines
Merle Adams
Taylor
Lee Benz
Mia
Zell Callen
Don Pettibone
Udell
Ora Powell
Hhairman
Wilbur Hallenbeck
Lorance Morgan
Union Township
Kenneth Coltrain
F. E. Boyer
Burdette Ward
Walnut Township
Paul Harris
Glen Johnson
Harry Gills
Woman Society holds mother daughter meeting at church
Mrs Lynn King spoke on the Christian Home at the Women's Society of World Service gathering in the E U B church dining room Monday evening. Presiding was Miss Mabel Coulson. gifts honored the oldest mother Mrs Clara Lemaster and the youngest Mrs Charles Jamison and the grandmother with the most grandchildren. The program included scripture reading, readings, piano solo by Maxine Firkins, and a trio and duet by society members. A cooperative supper followed, with coffee and fruit served.
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Lynn King
Women's Society of World Service
E. U. B. Church
Wendell Murdy
Linda Ward
Zell Callen
Irene Tadlock
Maxine Firkins
Emery Hiatt
Mardeena
DeLoris
Harold Mason
E. G. Hawk
Albert Veach
Bertha Coulson
Charles Fulton Enters Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville
Charles Fulton was admitted to Laughlin hospital in Kirksville last week for treatment.
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Charles Fulton LN
Laughlin Hospital
Charles Fulton
Kirksville
County Legion Meeting Held at Moravia
Appanoose county Legion gathering convened at Moravia with County Commander James Horridge of Mystic presiding. Members attended from Centerville Mystic and Moravia.
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Moravia
Appanoose County Legion
James Horridge
Mystic
Legion
Centerville
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The Christian Church Ladies Aid will serve dinner on June 1 with chicken loaf dressing mashed potatoes gravy peas salad relish plate strawberry shortcake hot rolls and coffee.
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The
Christian Church Ladies Aid
Bible School Opens With 112 Enrolled
Daily vacation Bible school began Monday at 8 50 at the school building with 112 enrollments reported Tuesday by general chairman Mrs Karl Tuttle. Opening ceremonies include pledges to the flags and Bible, ministers assisting, a 10 minute film from the Christian Overseas Rural program, weekly offerings, and planned light refreshments. closing program set for June 5 at 8 00 PM at Grace Methodist Church.
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Karl Tuttle
King
Tom Stixruds
Sylvan VanDorin
Ron Woodward
Carl Tisue
Linda Coulson
LaVonne Card
Basil Tadlock
John Grenfell
Harold Prough
Doris Maddison
Grace Methodist Church
Auxiliary to Make Bouquets for Memorials
The Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs. Max McDonough presiding. They reported $27 from the Booster Club supper and appointed members to inspect kitchen equipment. Poppy poster winners were announced from grades six and seven with cash prizes. A Saturday 7:00 pm wreath making session and Sunday 2:00 pm bouquet assembly were planned, with extra flowers invited. Fifty-one roses by Robert Grubbs will be placed on veterans graves year round. Poppy day is Saturday with street canvassing. Mrs. Zell Callen read Flanders Field and Mrs. Bill Callen read a poem. Tea featured large red poppies and refreshments. The committee included Mrs. Howard Smith and others.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Post
Max McDonough
Robert Grubbs
Auxiliary
Legion
Auxilary
Zell Callen
Flanders Field
Bill Callen
Howard Smith
Roy Matheniy
Pearl Boyer
Mary Burns
John Ullem Honored on 90th Birthday
The John Ullem farm home north of town hosted 85 guests for his 90th birthday Sunday afternoon. Daughters Mrs. Virgil Hunt and Mrs. Fred Palmer organized the open house with cake, coffee, and punch served by granddaughter Clemm a Mosier of Washington and niece Darley Parker of Center ville. The Ullems moved to the current house in 1907 after living on the Chariton river farm south of Moravia. Attendees traveled from Baraboo Wisconsin Washington Center ville Mystic Albia Moravia and other nearby areas.
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John Ullem
Ullem
Chariton River
Moravia
John Ullem, Sr
Hunt
Baraboo
Wise
Fred Palmer
Washington
Centerville
Mystic
Albia
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Progressive
Poppy Foster
Calif
Rainbow Girls
Cavrenes
Extension Council
Urbana
Raymond Winecup
C. R.sandifer
Marvin Vance
Monroe Township
Frank Wilson
Kenneth Free
C. R. Davis
Christian Church Menu
Bible School
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