Church News Highlights and Services
Bible School at 9:40 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev Otio Smith. Union Memorial Service with Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Sermon at 7 p.m. by Brother Smith. Men’s Bible Classes from Cen terville and Albia Church of Christ held a final contest with banquet at Moravia Church of Christ Tuesday evening June 2. Ladies Aid all day at church Wednesday June Sun. Dinner at noon. Children’s Day plans underway. Everybody welcome.
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Bible School
Otio Smith
Union
Brother Smith
Men’s Bible Ciasees
Centerville
Albia
United Brethren Church Fible School Morning Worship and Service
The United Brethren Church invites worship at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with a gomreunion service and sermon on the Lord's Supper. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m features a sermon at 8 p m by Pastor A Fisher on a living Christ addressing personal problems.
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Gomreunion
Jesus
A. Fisher
M. E. Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Meetings
The M. E. church notes list Sunday School at 9 45 a m and 10 30 a m, memorial services at 11 00 a m, an address by the pastor, Epworth League at 7 p m, preaching at 8 p m by Dr Todd superintendent Ottumwa District Iowa Conference, prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m, Young People prayer meeting at Christian Church Thursday 3 00, Wesley Chapel preaching at 9 30 p m, with Sunday School again at 10 30 a m, B G Hankins pastor.
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Epworth League
Todd
Ottumwa
Iowa
The
Christian Church
Wesley Chapel
Sunday church events and youth program notes
Iconium Circuit Sunday School at 10 with worship at 11 led by W J Todd and others. Basket dinner after service and social hour. Afternoon program at 2 with invited speakers. special music. Young People at 1 40. evening service 9 15. Farm Bureau meeting Thursday. Boy Scouts meet Saturday. new Scout John McAninch. Youth party Saturday June 6 to raise funds for Epworth Institute delegates. Fairview morning worship 9 with Rev W olf Todd. Sunday School 9 30. Epworth League Tuesday. Mt Pleasant Institute plans. Hillton morning worship 10 with Rev ids Th t. Sunday School 10 96. midweek 8 Wednesday. Monroe Township Farm Bureau play next Friday 8 at Albia Commercial Club. birthday social Wednesday night.
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Tranium
Rey
W. J. Todd
D. Dy
W. J .Todd
Hawkins
Wilson
Farm Bureau
John McAninch
Young People’s Meeting
Epworth League Institute
Mount Pleasant
Fairview
W.olf
Todd
D. D
Epworth League
Gand
Mt. Pleasant
Hitton
Ids
Wwers
Monroe Township
Burau
Albia
Highway Commission Says Can Do Nothing About Speeding On No. 6
District Engineer W O Price replies to Councilman C O Jones saying the state highway commission cannot police primary roads. He notes past attempts to gain legislation, observes signs are stretched, and urges motorists to drive carefully. He mentions stop sign violations and that towns may lack funds for police at Moravia crossing.
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Highway Commission
W. O. Price
State Highway Commission
C. O. Jones
No. 6
Wabash Avenue
Moravia
Wood
Rand No
Hiatt Proctor union in Unionville Iowa May 20 8 oclock
Miss Bertha Hiatt and Mr Walter Proctor of Unionville Iowa wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Moravia on Wednesday evening May 20 at 8 oclock. Rev B G Ankings read the ring service. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Verne Irelan of Drakesville and Miss Minnie Hicks and J J Hicks of Moravia. The bride wore pastel blue chiffon and carried a valley shower bouquet. The groom wore navy blue. Mrs Proctor is daughter of Mr and Mrs E Hiatt of the farm west of Unionville and a longtime primary school teacher in Udell and Unionville. Mr Proctor is son of Mr and Mrs J M Proctor, raised north of Unionville, now living on Brain place farm. They plan to live on the Brain place after June. He is a respected Unionville citizen. Friends extend best wishes.
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Bertha Hiatt
Walter Proctor
Unionville
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Moravia
B. G. [Ankins
Verne Irelan
Drakesville
Minnie Hicks
J. J. Hicks
Mrs. Proctor
J. M. Proctor
Brain Place
Proctor
Chariton 4-H Girls Elect Delegate and Plan June Trip
The 4-H Club of Chariton township met at Maxine Tisue’s home for the seventh meeting. Josephine Foster was chosen to accompany leader Amy Wilson to the Ames 4-H Convention in June. Members cut patterns for slips and Gertrude Green spoke on hair care. Next meeting at Amy Wilson’s home June 6. Mothers invited. Funds sought to send delegates to Mt. Pleasant Institute. Children’s Day program planned. Al Day Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs. John Besco’s home Thursday. May Sunday School attendance: 237, 214, 219, 248. Minister J. W. Zerbe notes next Sunday plans.
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Chariton Township
Maxine Tisue
Josephine Foster
Amy Wilson
Ames
Gertrude Green
Dorothy Wilson
Deloris Argo
Amy Wilaan
Sid
Mt. Pleasant
al Day Ladies Aid
John Besco
Circuit
Alumni Banquet Set For Friday Evening at School Gym
Morning High School will host its annual Alumni Banquet Friday evening at 7 10 in the school gym. Officials anticipate an unusually large attendance and tickets are available from Jim Broshar or A B Jordan.
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Jim Broshar
Jordan
Otis Smith To Speak At Church Of Christ
Brother Qua Smith pastor of the Blakesburg Church of Christ will preach at the Moravian Church of Christ next Sunday both morning and evening. An invitation extended to people of Moravia and vicinity to hear him. He is a young man dedicated to the ministry and well recommended.
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Qua Smith
Blakesburg
Memorial Day events and services at Iconium
Iconium hosts a busy Memorial Day period with a May Farm Bureau meeting on Thursday at the Methodist Church. Rev Zerhe to address The Resources of Iowa and Town Its Past Its Present Its Future. County Agent Bowdish to show pictures. Memorial services Saturday at the Christian Church with music prepared by Ruth Turner Doris Free and L H Priebe. Parade of children, graves decorated by Jacob Firking. Rev W D Todd of Ottumwa to speak. Sunday Circuit Day features Dr Todd with morning address and basket lunch. Local pastors H G Hawkins James Wilson also to speak with planned music. The Boy Scouts will be out. Other communities invited.
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Iconium
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
Methodist Church
Iowa
Zerhe
Ita
Ite Futura
Bowdish
Christian Church
Misa Ruth Turner
Mins Doris Free
L. H. Priebe
Pearl Kelsey
Orrin Callen
Mayme Callen
Jacob Firking
W. d. Todd
D. D
Ottumwa
Seonta
Dr. Todd
H. G. Hawkins
James Wilson
Surprise 80th Birthday Dinner At L C Main Home
A Sunday May 24 gathering at L C Main home marked his 80th birthday anniversary. Children arrived with baskets, noon dinner followed by Grace and Virginia Argo playing Hawaiian guitar selections, then an afternoon of visiting with friends.
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L. C. Main
Grace
Virginia Argo
Veterans Meet at Legion Home for Memorial Day Service
All veterans are requested to meet at the Legion Home at 10 30 Sunday morning to desist in the observance of Memorial Day. Wear your uniform if possible. Please be prompt as it will be necessary to begin the service at the church in time, A G. Broshar, P C. Safety Razor Blades Sharpened 2 be fore Johnson Barber Shop.
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Legion Home
A. G. Broshar
P. C
Memorial Day Services Planned at Moravia M E Church
Memorial Day services set for Sunday at 11 in the Moravia M E Church with a union program led by Rev. B G Hawkins. Veterans meet at 10:30 at the Legion Hall, procession to church, graveside salute at 11:45, then return to cemetery for brief rites. Flags will be placed on graves by the Legion and distributed to outlying cemeteries.
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M.el
Moravia
B. G. Hawkins
Legion Hall
M. E. Church
America
Lagle
Nev
S.A. Fishes
Flanders Field
Mes
R. W. Winsler
G. Hankin
Legion
H. G. Beoshar
Bon Stone
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Change Due to Piano Recital
The Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Monday evening June 1 instead of Tuesday because of a piano recital by Mrs Schuyiter's pupils. Gardner was a business visitor in Ottumwa Monday.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Gardner
Ottumwa
Mayor Firkins Marks 50 Years as Odd Fellow
Mayor W. G. Firkins is noted for a rare distinction as a 50-year Odd Fellow. Initiated in Hamilton Iowa on March 12, 1881, he later joined Elders Lodge No. 11 in Las Animas Colorado and has held frequent good standing for forty two years. The Grand Lodge of Colorado will soon award his 50-year veterans jewel.
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W. G. Firkins
Firkins
Elders Lodge of
Las Anintas
Mrs. Garland Hall Died At Omaha
Word reached here of the death of Mrs. Garland Hall at an Omaha hospital Sunday She and her family had moved to the Delph Pence farm north of town in March but illness prevented her from ever living there Funeral arrangements were not announced and neighbors extend sympathy to the bereaved family
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Garland Hall
Omaha
Hall
Delph Pence
Eslinger Memorial Services Set For Sunday Afternoon
Announcement for annual Eslinger cemetery memorial services scheduled Sunday afternoon at 2 30. The event draws a large crowd each year and the notice signals continued observance.
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Eslinger
Newly E. T. C. Club Officers Elected
The E T C Club met at the country home of Mrs Harry Tisue on May 21. Roll call named World War generals. Mrs Clark Blackman spoke on model homes. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs Forest Main, Vice President Mrs Lester Brain, Secretary Mrs Cecil Coulson, Treasurer Mrs John Morstman.
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E. T. C. Club
Harry Tisue
Clark Blackman
Forest Main
Lester Brain
Cecil Coulson
Myrs
John Morstman
Big Farm Bureau Day in Albia June 2
Monroe County Farm Bureau invites citizens of Albia and nearby areas to a June 2 gathering at the Albia Fair Grounds featuring Edward A. O Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. A community luncheon starts at noon with speeches music and programs. Everything is free. Bring a basket.
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Monroe County Farm Bureau
Fair Grounds
Albia
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Death of Mrs Julia Wood at 92 Near Moravia
Obituary notes Julia Ann Shannon Wood born 1838 Indiana. She died May 22 1981 near Moravia at age 92 years 4 months and 28 days after long pioneer life on a farm west of town. Survived by son William and daughter Emma plus two stepchildren. Funeral at Moravia Methodist Church with Rev. Hawkins buried Moravia cemetery beside her husband John Wood.
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Julia Wood
Moravia
Julia Ann Shannon
Thomas
Roda Shannon
Indiana
Qttumwa
John Wood
Emma
William
Millboro
S. 2
H. G. Hawkins
Card of Thanks for Mother and Aunt Assistance
We thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of our beloved mother and aunt including floral offerings singing and sermon services by Key Hawkins Emmy Wood Win J Wood Henry Arthion.
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1 Key
Hawkins
Emmy Wood
J. Wood Henry Arthion
Free Movies Draw Large Mor Ravia Crowd
A large crowd gathered in Mor Ravia park Monday evening to enjoy three free movies. Many attendees expect to return next Monday for the second screening in the series. Park seating accommodated the big turnout.
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Morravia
Mrs Schaefer Pupils to Give Public Recital in Moravia
Mrs E G Schaefer of the School of Fine Arts Okuniwwa Iowa will present a group of piano pupils in a public recital at the Methodist Church in Moravia Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. An elaborate program is planned and the event is billed as a premier musical entertainment of the season.
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E.G. Schaefer
School of Fine Arts
Okuniwwa
Iowa
Methodist Church
Moravia
Dune
Dnd
Friday Dinner Menu at Smith Deng Store
The notice lists a meal lineup including chicken, fresh potatoes, corn, munry lettuce, pie and coffee. It calls attention to a special invitation gale at the Smith Deng Store, indicating a promotional event.
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Gale
Smith Deng Store
4 County Soils Tour Date Is Announced
P CG Wiechmann 4 County Soils Specialist announces Tune 11 for the 4 County Soils Tour to Bethany Missouri to view erosion projects on a farm. Delegation from Mahaska Wapello Monroe and Appanoose counties will attend with leaders from Missouri Iowa State and Ames. Final arrangements will be announced later.
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P. CG. Wiechmann
Bethany
Mahaska
Wapello
Monroe
Appanoose
Dr. Miller
University of Missouri
Miller
United States
Stevenson
Ames
J. L. Boatman
Towa State College
Amog
Towa
Boatman
Wiechmann
Board of Supervisora
Jung Lith
Tent Meeting Continues at Moravia Gospel Tent
Evangelist F. M. Walker of Iowa and L. I. Rogers of Missouri lead a revival south of Moravia’s square, with cool weather not dampening interest. Evening programs include Bible topics and a Wednesday to Tuesday schedule with a question box night and topics on prophecy, Christ, and church messages. All are invited to attend and bring a friend. Services 8:00 p.m. PF, M. Walker.
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Moravia
F. M. Walker
Iowa
L. I. Rogers
Missouri
Lot
Aaron
Christ
Messiah
Peter
Rome
Jesus
Joseph
Lavdieygn
M. Walker
Sunday School Picnic on Coffin Farm Near Soap Creek
Sunday School class picnic hosted by Carl Coffin on May 24 under a cottonwood tree by Soap Creek on the Coffin farm. Attendees included Alvin Donahoe, Mary Coffin, Eleanor Miller, Eleanor and Lester Strunk. After dinner they sang and took photos before an afternoon departure.
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Carl Coffin
Soap Creek
Coffin
Alvin Donahoe
Mary Coffin
Eleanor Miller
Eleanor
Lester Strunk
County Farm Bureau Board Sets Plans for June 24 Event
Appanoose County Farm Bureau officers and directors met at the Centerville bureau office to plan a reception for new members and announce future committee appointments. A resolution praised Gov. Turner for tax relief helping farmers as attendees listed include Mrs. Allen Long and D N Daniels among others.
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Farm Bureau
Par Bureau
Centerville
Appanoose County Fur Bureau
Dan Turner
Iown
Farm Bureau of
Appa
Nouse County
Turner
Mre. Allen Long
R. Pearl Kelsey
D. N -Daniela
Eg. Fisk
Kelsey Alau
Shuren
Chariton Townships
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United Brethren Church
Hiatt-Proctor
J. W. Zerbe
Memoriam
Otis Smith
Johnson Barber Shop
Legion Auxiliary Notice
J.N. Funkhouser
M. E
County Farm Bureau Board
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