Martha Potts Installed as Rainbow Worthy Advisor
Martha Potts was installed as Worthy Advisor of Moravia Rainbow for Girls in a public installation service Sunday afternoon. Barbara Hinote led the procession, as the assembly sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Officiating officers included Pearl Black and Vanet Charity with installing duties, and Judy Boyer and others were named to elective and appointive posts. Guests came from Albia, Marshalltown, Moulton, Unionville and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Potts
Moravia
Rainbow For
Barbara Hinote
K. C. Potts
Sandy Card
Martha
Pearl Black
Eastern Star Worthy
Vanet Charity
Ann Pettibone
Kathleen Halden
Maxine Firking
Lucile Carter
Judy Boyer
Jonn Moore
Charity
Charlotte McAninch
Hope
Marianne Scott
Faith
Mary Schrodt
Lavonne Card
Janet Charity
Albia
Marshalltown
Moulton
Unionville
Ra’ Chbority
George San
Oneita Whicker Bride of Conrad Harper
Miss Oneste Whicker daughter of Mr and Mrs W O Whicker route 2 Moravia married Conrad Harper of Des Moines at the Mission Covenant Church Centerville in a 4 00 p m double ring ceremony Read by Rev Casper Benzen Attendants were Mr and Mrs Max Whicker The bride wore a pink nylon street length dress with V neck and red rose corsage The maid wore light blue nylon and white accessories They held a family reception at the Orman Whickers near Moravia The couple will live at 1825 Oakland Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Onesteer
W. O. Whicker
Moravia
Conrad Harper
Des Moines
Mission Covenant Church
Centerville
Casper Benzen
Max Whicker
Maid Ofer
Orman Whicker
Appanoose County
Alabama
Iowa
Pitts- Steel Steel Company
Des/ Tae
Oakland
Progressives End Club Year With Buffet and Elections
Mrs Nadine Winsler and Mrs Opal Ward hosted a buffet at the Winsler home Thursday. Officers elected included Mrs Norman Ward president Mrs Ralph McDonough vice president and Mrs Garnet McDonough secretary treasurer. Bridge prizes were awarded with 14 neatly wrapped packages given to members who chose in order. The club season ends and resumes in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadine Winsler
Opal Ward
Winsler
Norman Ward
Ralph McDonough
Garnet McDonough
Elisa Taylor Undergoes Emergency Operation
Elza Fayler submitted an emergency appendectomy at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville on Tuesday. The report notes the operation was performed after a medical emergency, with the patient listed as Elisa Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisa Taylor
Elza Fayler
St Joseph Hoapital
Centerville
Bible School Begins With 91 Enrolled
The Daily Vacation Bible school sponsored by the ministerial association opened at the school building Monday with 91 children enrolled. Mrs. Karl Tuttle is general superintendent and the teachers span intermediate to nursery sections. Rev. Lynn King led initial devotions. The program runs through June 6 at the E U B church with Moravia ministers presenting worship exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ministerial Association
Karl Tuttle
Buell Taylor
K. Blackman
Irene Tadlock
Maxine Firkins
Merle Smith
Chirlie Paxston
Mardeena Hiatt
Richard Tubaugh
Ron Woodward
DeLoris Hiatt
Basil Tadlock
Sylvan VanDorin
LaVonne Card
Joan Fox
Lynn King
Moravia
Carl van Zante
Linda Coulson
Rainbow Girls Plan Parcel Post Sale
Martha Potts newly installed Worthy Advisor leads Rainbow for Girls in a meeting at the Masonic hall. A parcel post sale is set for June 5 at Moravia Park with ice cream and pie, followed by the auction by Jody Boyer. Parcels arrived from multiple states and the event runs 8:00 p.m., with cookies and drinks served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Potts
The
Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Moravia Park
Washington
D. C
California
New Jersey
North Carolina
Illinois
Michigan
Virginia
Texas
Missouri
Tennessee
Minnesota
Arizona
Utah
Jody Boyer
Wedding of Mary Catherine Johnstone and John W Burton
In a April 24 1954 ceremony at Crown Point Methodist Church Mary Catherine Johnstone daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund Johnstone Dyer Indiana married John W Burton of Grand Haven Michigan son of Mr and Mrs Orville Burton Moravia Rev Wm Mann officiated before 250 guests Best man was Charles Burton Moravia Bride a Albion College grad and John a Moravia graduate and Indiana University MBA 1954 They honeymooned in the southeastern states and held a church reception for 250 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point Methodist Church
Mary Catherine Johnstone
Edmund Johnstone
Dyer
Indiana
John W. Burton
Grand Haven
Michigan
Orville Burton
Moravia
Wm. Mann
Charles Burton
Albion College
Albion
Mich
Thorton Fractional High
John
Moravia High School
Iowa State College
Indiana University
Keller Tool Co
Relatives Honored At Family Dinner In Des Moines
Mrs Birdie Main and her daughter Mrs Opal Harris hosted a Saturday family dinner honoring Mrs Esther Van denReisen of Portland Oregon Mrs Paul Boyer of Loveland California and Mrs Frank Houser of Centerville Other guests included Mrs Isham Butcher and children of Denver Cole Mr and Mrs Dwight Main and Sheila Mr and Mrs Herbert Malin of Des Moines Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main and Joanne and Mr and Mrs Glen Fowler and daughters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main
Opal Harris
Esther van denReisen
Portland
Ore
Paul Boyer
Loveland
Calo
Frank Houser
Centerville
Isham Butcher
Denver
Cole
Dwight Main
Sheila
Herbert Malin
Des Moines
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Glen Fowler
Legion Auxiliary to Meet for Memorial Day Wreaths
All members are asked to meet at the Legion hall Saturday evening at 7:00 May 29 to make 32 wreaths and prepare 55 bouquets for veterans graves. Flower donations may be called in to Mrs. Palmer or Mrs. Andrew Mosley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Palmer
Andrew Mosley
The Art Fox Garage Closure for Memorial Day
The Art Fox Garage will be closed Monday May 1 in observance of Memorial Day. The brief notice indicates a single-day closure affecting normal operations and customer access. Memorial Day is a federal holiday honoring military personnel who died in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox
Poppies To Be Sold Here Saturday by Legion Auxiliary
Annual veterans sale of poppies will be held here Saturday under the leadership of Mrs. Zell Callen Mrs. Olive Tomlin and Mrs. Andy Mosley. All proceeds go to help disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Zell Callen
Olive Tomlin
Andy Mosley
Poppy Day Appeal Mentioning Flanders Field Icon
The article recalls red poppies growing in Flanders Field among crosses, symbolizing war’s remains. It promotes Saturday May 29 as Poppy Day with American Legion Auxiliary volunteers collecting donations for veterans who sacrificed much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders Field
Flandersfield
American Legion Auxiliary
Hatcher Players to Perform in New Tent Theater
The Union reports Hatcher Players will stage three act plays with a hillbilly orchestra in a new big tent theater set up on the southeast corner of the square. Dates listed as June 29 29 30 and July. The run promises family friendly entertainment with jokes gags and baffling mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Hatcher Players
Good Neighbor Deed Prepares Taylor Ground For Planting
A good neighbor deed at the Elza Taylor home Tuesday saw neighbors with tractors discs and plows clearing bean ground for planting. Mr Taylor was taken to Centerville hospital Tuesday morning for surgery. Helpers included Ralph Shelquist Frank Woodward Ralph Spencer and John Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Taylor
Taylor
Centerville Hospital
Ralph Shelquist
Frank Woodward
Ralph Spencer
John Wilson
Hopkinton Visit From Luse Family and kin
Mr and Mrs Bill Luse and children of Hopkinton visited their parents the Raymond and the Claude Paris family on Friday. Mrs Ray Witt and her brother W E More of Cedar called at the W N Miller home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Luse
Hopkinton
Raymondate
Claude Paris
Ray Witt
W. E. More of
Cedar
W. N. Miller
Stevens Pettibone wedding at Methodist Church
Miss Joan Stevens wed Pvt. Jerry Pettibone on Saturday May 22 at 2 p.m. in Morevia Grace Methodist church. The ceremony featured yellow gladioli and two seven branch candelabra, with 200 relatives and friends attending. The bride wore a nylon gown with lace bodice and a fingertip veil, carrying red roses, and was escorted by Mr. Kincade. The groom's party included Ann Pettibone as maid of honor and Jim Pettibone as brother of the groom. A reception followed in the church dining rooms with a four tier cake and floral decor. guests hailed from Centerville, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Melrose, Udell, Plano, Duncombe, Burlington, Des Moines, Ames, and Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Stevens
Francis Kincage
Jerry Pettibone
Don Pettibone
Morevia Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Carl Black
James Main
Ann Pettibone
Bill Moore
Loretta Helmick
Joann Moore
Charlotte McAninch
Pettibone
Moravia High School
Pvt. Pettibone
Armed Forces
Ft. Leonard Wood
Pvt
Centerville
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Melrose
Udell
Plano
Duncombe
Burlington
Des Moines
Ames
Blakesak Kent
Myatic
Hannibal
Hawks Honored On 25th Anniversary
On May 20, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hawk celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise cooperative dinner at their Sun day home. The cake, iced in white with bells and silver candies, bore the inscription Twenty fifth Wedding Anniversary. Guests included Wendell Cloyed of Saudi Arabia and many Hawk family members and friends from Des Moines Albia Arlington and Des Moines area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Hawk
E. G. Hawk
John Iilingworth
Wendell Cloyed
Saudi
Arabia
Kathie
Bryan
Judith
Arlington
Carolyn Hawk
Des Moines
John Slingworth
Albia
Harold Hawk
Joan
Jeannie
Coleen
Basil Tadlock
Charites
Elaine
Josie Charity
Grant Tadlock
Irene
Joe
Naomi
Harley Tisue
Frank Wilson
Paul
Carl Tisue
Wayne
Gary
Carl Cloyed
Richard Hawk
Traveling Emblem Presented Between Lodges in Moravia
A Moravia Rebekah lodge meeting saw nine of seventeen members perform a ceremony presenting the Moravia lodge with the president's traveling emblem from Moulton Rebekah. Moravia will carry the emblem to Cincinnati later. Social hour followed with bingo and refreshments served by Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Gerald Morgan, and Mrs. Ralph Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Rebekah
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Moravia Lodge
Moravia
Cincinnati
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
Ralph Spencer
Miss Hawk Honored At Bridal Shower
Bridal shower for Miss Carolyn Hawk honored her upcoming June 13 Albia wedding to John Illingworth. Hostesses included Mrs Basil Tadlock and others. 40 guests attended. Gifts featured a signable rolling pin and a three tier cake. refreshments included meat sandwiches and pineapple salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn, Hawk
Johnllingworth
Albia
John A. Wilson
Basil Tadlock
Sylvan VanDorin
Maurice Walter
Miss Hawk
Mary Jo Faber
Betty Vance Named to Chimes Society
Betty Vance of Moravia a sophomore at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls has been named to Chimes an honor society for junior women New members were recognized at a convocation that climaxed Women s Day on campus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Vance
Moravia
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Chimes
Thankful note from Charles Jennings
Charles Jennings expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters and gifts during his hospital and home recovery. He thanks the school faculty F F A members Seniors sponsors and neighbors who helped his father with corn planting and praises the commencement gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jennings
Christian Church Dinner Menu Seeks June Mend
A church dinner listing indicates plans to mend June meals at the Christian Church. Menu items include roast beef gravy mashed potatoes and assorted sides and desserts. Local organizers emphasize traditional offerings and community gathering.
Revival Services Begin at Church of the Nazarene
Revival services run June 1 to 13 at 8 00 p m at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev A K Jones evangelist and commissioned Nazarene from the Chicago Central District. He helped start the Moravia church years ago and many remember him. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
A. K. Jones
Jones
Chicago Central District
Jet plane streaks over Moravia at 600 mph
A Des Moines based air national guard pilot visiting Moravia for a Night over town exhibition flew at about 600 miles per hour. The plane swooped through the sky multiple times, thrilling locals as a training flight was conducted. Jay Oehler and a gasoline truck driver accompanied the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Air National Guard
Des Moines
Jay Oehler
National Guard
Mr. Oehler
Co op Supper Honors James Main Family
A large Band Mothers cooperative supper Wednesday honored band director James Main and graduating seniors. Entertainment by Ruth Wilson Margaret VanZante Lois Mason and Faye Luse included games and a skit. Mr and Mrs Main received a red wool blanket as a gift from the club with committee help from Bert Turner Mildred Sawyer Olive Tomlin Ellen Paxston Hette VanDorin Eloise Gardner and Doris Jean Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Cooperative
James Main
Ruth Wilson
Margaret VanZante
Lois Mason
Faye Luse
Mrs Lyle Cloyed Honored At Church Shower
The Young Adult Fellowship of Grace Methodist hosted a layette shower for Mrs. Lyle Cloyed Tuesday evening at Mrs. Sylvan VanDorin’s home. After games, she opened gifts from a decorated table as cookies and kool-aid were served.
Mrs McFatridge Hosts 20th Century Club Supper
Members of the Twentieth Century club and their husbands or guests enjoyed a cooperative supper Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. M. McFatridge. The house was dressed with garden bouquets and the evening was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
C. M. McFatridge
Memorial Service Planned for Col John R Lovell
A memorial service for Col. John R. Lovell will be held at 2 00 p m on May 28 at the Arlington Chapel Fort Meyer Virginia The colonel was lost on a flight over enemy lines in December 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Lovell
Arlington Chapel
Ft. Meyer
Lovell
Thanks for the Flowers and Gifts During My Sickness
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends for flowers cards and gifts received while the writer was ill. The author appreciates the kindness and support shown during sickness.
Udell Family Gatherings Highlight Sunday Visit
Geraldine Wilson joined Mr and Mrs Lester Murdy of Udell along with Mr and Mrs Marion Keeton and family Levilla and Mr and Mrs Wi Murdy with sons for a Sunday afternoon gathering with their relatives, Mr and Mrs W V Murdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Murdy
Udell
Marion Keeton
Fim Levilla
Wi .Murdy and Sons
W. V. Mur
Memorial Day Services at Moravia Cemetery
Memorial Day services are planned for 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Moravia cemetery with a Legion parade from the Legion home led by the Moravia school band. A program includes invocation by Rev. Ray Cox, a Moravia band selection, address by Rev. Lynn King, names read of war dead, wreaths, firing squad, taps, and the Star Spangled Banner. If rain, activities move to United Brethren church. Veterans and Auxiliary members should assemble at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion Home
Ray Cox
Lynn King
United Brethren Church
Veterans and Auxiliary
W E Donovan 83 Taken By Death
William Edwin Donovan 83 longtime Moravia resident died at his farm home south of Moravia after long illness. Born March 4 1871 in Kansas he lived most of his life near Moravia. Survived by several children relatives and many friends. Funeral arrangements are penciling and burial will be in Hillcrest cemetery. Complete obituary to follow in Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Edwin Donovan
Moravia
Mr. Donovan
Kansas
Hillcrest Cemetery
The
Union
Senior Class Honors Charles Jennings
The senior graduating class and sponsors visited Charles Jennings at home after commencement. Superintendent A R Fenton presented him with his high school diploma. Lynn Sneeden gave a bracelet from the seniors. Charles had just returned from the hospital and could not attend commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jennings
Robert Jennings
Thorson
White
Jennings
A. R. Fenton
Charles
Lynn Sneeden
Hudgens honored at 85th birthday dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar hosted a family dinner Sunday for Mrs. Sam Hudgens on her 85th birthday. Others attending included Myrtle Hudgens, Skip Broshar of Des Moines, John and Della Dille, with Roe and Mrs. Roe Ahee visiting from near Unionville. Mrs. Hudgens, born Dora Hard, has a twin sister Mrs. Della Case in San Pedro, Calif, also celebrating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
Sam Hudgens
Myrtle Hudgens
Skip Broshar
Des Moines
John Dille
Gravity
Roe Ahee
Unionville
Hudgens
Dora Hard
Della Case
San Pedro
Calif
Mrs O D DuVall Hosts Party for Clara Irelan
Mrs O D DuVall entertained at a party Tuesday evening in honor of Clara Irelan and Mettie Roland. There were three tables of rock at play with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt Mr and Mrs Fred Schneider Cynthia and Zula Taylor and Carrie Tisue. Refreshments of white cake and fruit punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. DuVall
Clara Irelan
Mettie Roland
Frank Swaim
Lee Hiatt
Fred Schneider
Cynthia and
Zula Taylor
Carrie Tisue
Twins Born to Des Moines Parents in May
Mr and Mrs Phil H Ritchison of Des Moines welcome a son Thomas James weighing 6 lb 15 oz and a daughter Mary Cecelia at birth on May 23 with sister Phyllis Marie to greet them. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Ralph McDonough and maternal grandmother is Mrs Cecelia Dougherty of Des Moines. The Wood family of Colfax reports a daughter born May 26 at a Newton hospital with grandmother Mrs 0 G Woodward and six brothers awaiting at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woodward
Colfax
Newton
G. Woodward
Phil H. Ritchison
Des Moines
Thomas James
Mary Cecelia
Thorn
Phylig Marie
Ralph McDonough
Cecelia Dougherty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oneita Whicker
Progressives
Bible School
Rainbow Girls Plan
C. Hawks
Moulton Presents
Chimes Society
Mrs. Lyle
Mrs. McFatridge
20Th Century Group
OS. Lovell
Geraldine Wilson
W. E. Donovan
MES. Hudgens
Mrs. O. D. Duvall
Flight of the
Stork
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