Moravia Holiday Hours Change Businesses Open Or Closed
Moravia firms report altered Saturday hours for Memorial Day weekend based on a Union survey. Gardner Hatchery Turner Son Spencer Barber Shop McDonoughs Service Maddison Hardware stay open Friday night and closed all day Saturday. Others like Burton Grocery Wa Winsler Hiatt D X service and Veach Drug close for services. Fox Garage and insurance offices likely shut all day Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Gardner Hatchery
Turner & Son Spencer Barber Shop
McDonough's Service
Maddison Hardware
Burton Grocery
Roland's Winsler
Hiatt
Saturpad
Fox Garage
Mrs Duvall Breaks Leg in Fall at Home
Mrs Mamie DuVall fell Tuesday morning down stairs at her home breaking a bone just below the hip in her left leg. She was taken to Kirksville for X ray and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie DuVall
Kirksville
Frank Main Informed of Brother's Death
Frank Main was told of his brother's death after three brothers were named Lamont of location, Dwight of Mt Ayr and Frank of Moravia. Ill health prevented Frank from attending. funeral services were held Sunday in Mt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Main
Brother
Moravia F F A Beats Bloomfield 43 to 10 in Opener
Moravia F F A defeated Bloomfield in the season opening softball game on Inca field. James McCord pitched for Moravia while Jack Reno took the mound for Bloomfield. A return game is set for next Tuesday June 2 at Bloomfield. all members urged to attend by 6 30 p m if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia F. F. A
Bloomfield F. F. A
James McCord
Jack Reno
Bloomfield
Ajl
Gardner shows slides taken in Washington dam views
Mrs. Yerta Hoffman of the Moravia Rebekah lodge chaired the regular meeting. Ruth Wilson and Gladys Harsh were named to assist with balloting and admitting a member from another jurisdiction at the June Cincinnati convention. Guest Mrs. William Gardner of Richland Washington displayed slides of Grand Coulee dam the McHary dam project and other scenes during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerta Hoffman
Nobie Grand
Moravia
Rebekah Lodge
Ruth Wilson
Gladys Harsh
Cincinnati
William Gardner
Rich Dand
Wash
Ivan Harah
Fern Hudgens
Mrs. Gardner
Grand Coulee Dam
McHary Dam
Leadership class moves Paxston at Camp Roberts
In the Boys In Service column Pvt Boyd Paxston leads a class at Camp Roberts California. His new address is Pvt Boyd Paxston 55309575 Co A 87th Recon Bn Leaders Course Class 95 Camp Roberts California. Pvt Veril D Easter changes address to Pvt Vert D Faster U S 55319158 Co B 86th Inf Regt Adth Inf D V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Paxston
Camp Roberts
Calif
Pvt
Boyd FE
Paxston
VY. S
Co. A
California
D. Easter
U. S
Music group presented in recital at home
Mrs Ralph McDonough hosted a second recital for her music students on Saturday with mothers and grandmothers as guests. Performers included Maxine Firkins Nancy Turner Jeannie Hawk Sharon Argo Nellie Argo Charlotte McAninch Joan Fox Karen Ellenberger LeAnn Heckman and Judith Smith could not participate due to measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McDonough
Maxine Firkins
Nancy Turner
Jeannie Hawk
Sharon Argo
Nellie Argo
Charlotte McAninch
Joan Fox
Karen Ellenberger
LeAnn Heckman
Judith Smith
Church notices at Chuaches parish schedule event details
The Chuaches Church of Christ lists Rev W F T Evans as minister and Mrs Winnie DuVall as superintendent. Sunday School at 10 a m Communion and sermon at 11 a m Wednesday June 3 Ladies Aid serves dinner at 2 o clock plus missionary lesson activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church Invites All to Worship
Grace Methodist Church invites the public to Sunday worship at 11:00 am with Pastor John Grenfell. A guest speaker from Detroit will address young people at 6:30 pm next Sunday, followed by a 7:30 pm special service. A church meeting and resumed prayer gathering are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tattle
Christ
Detroit
Michigan
Friendly Evangelical United Brethren Church Notice
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites families to a 10 o clock Sunday School with classes for all ages. Harold Mason is superintendent. Mrs. Blackman chorister. Bill Bishop pianist. Youth Fellowship starts 6 30 next Sunday. Cedar Falls youth camp registration cards available for ages 12 to 14. Worship themes next Sunday are The Namele Heroes of Earth at 11 am and Things That Are Remembered at 8 pm. Be a Booster attend every service. Basket dinner Sunday as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stixrud and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
A Friend
Evan ‘Stroud
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
Cedar Falls
Heroes of Earth
Thomas Stixrud
Iconium Methodist Vacation Bible School Sessions
Iconium Methodist offers VBS Monday to Friday 2 00 to 4 00 pm except Thursday when sessions run 9 00 to 11 00 am. All children in the community invited. Wednesday WSC meets with lesson program and refreshments. Family dinner May 29 at 7 00 pm with Rev Richard Burgher speaking and slides from Africa. Sunday School officer election next Sunday at 10 00 am during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. C.S
Richard Burgher
Africa
J. A. Turner Honored On Birthday Sunday
Mr and Mrs Roy Ellison hosted a family dinner Sunday for the birthday anniversary of C A Turner. Attending were C A Turner Mrs Carl Black Bert Turner and Nancy Mix Mr and Mrs Ellison Kenny and Charles Mix plus others. The event honored the elder Turner's birthday with a cooperative family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ellison
C. A. Turner
Delicfus Cooperative
Carl Black
Bert Turner
Charles
Nancy
Mix
Elison and
Kenny
A. W. Kincade 86 Taken By Death
A. W. Kincade, 86, died after months of illness. Born November 1, 1867, he married Caroline Hiner on September 9, 1865. Survived by wife, three children Bessie Boshak Los Angeles Grover Easter Centerville Ernest Moravia. Body at Turner Funeral Home. Funeral Friday 21 o'clock at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Gerald Wilson officiating. Burial at Fairview Cemetery Main Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kincade
Caroline Hiner
Bessie Boshak
Los Angeles
Calif
Grover Easter
Centerville
Ernest
Moravia
Turner Funeral Home
Gerald Wilson
Fairview Cemetery
Bruce Faber To Be Commissioned At Coe College
Bruce Faber son of Mr and Mrs Richard A Faber Moravia is a history BA candidate at Coe College Cedar Rapids Iowa The June 1 commencement address will be by His Excellency Max Loewenthal ambassador of Austria to the United States Faber a member of the Coe AFROTC will receive his commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force during the ceremony He has tentative orders to report to the 812th Air Base Group Walker AFB NM on September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Faber
Richard A. Faber
Moravia
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Max Loewenthal
Republic of Austria
United States
Faber
Coe Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Air Force
812Th Air Base Group
Walker Afb
N. M
Michigan guests attend graduation visit in Chicago area
Rev. and Mrs. John Grenfell of Iron Mountain Michigan arrive with Sidney Short and Miss Lettice Hostetler of Detroit and Gilbert Neal of St Clair Shores to visit in the Grenfell home and attend the Chicago Evangelistic Institute graduation at University Park on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grenfell
Iron Mountain
Michigan
Sidney Short
Lettice Hostetler
Detroit
Gilbert Neal
John Grenfell, Jr
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
University Park
First Band Concert Saturday June 6 Moravia Park
Band instructor James Main reports the first band concert will be held in Moravia Park Saturday night June 6 weather permitting. There will be band practice next week in preparation for the summer series of Saturday night concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Main
Moravia Park
Taylorettes Plan Future Activities
The May meeting of the Tay lorettes 4-H club met at the Condras on May 21 with 11 members present. They voted to donate to the IFYE program and to have Charlene Burns represent the county at the State Convention in Ames, Iowa. Plans included a pajama party at Don Pettibone hay mow, a sandwich contribution, and cocoa by Mrs Lore Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorettes
Margaret
Mary Ellen Condra
IFYE
Charlene Burns
Ames
Iowa
Sandra Hiatt
Don Pettibone
Lore Walter
Sharon Walter
Supper and party honor Lloyd Wolf moves planned
The Methodist Youth Fellowship hosted a supper and party at John A. Wilson home on Tuesday to bid farewell to Lloyd Wolf. Lloyd and his mother Mrs Louise Wolf plan to move Friday to Fort Madison to make their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wolf
Methodist Youth Fellowship Group
John A. Wilson
Lloyd
Louise Wolf
Ft. Madison
Legion Auxiliary Seeks Help For Memorial Day Wreaths
All Legion Auxiliary members are urged to meet at the Post home Friday evening May 24 to craft wreaths and bouquets for Memorial Day. Anyone with flowers to donate is asked to bring them to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
News Wording Shortage Delays Reported for Next Week
A last minute rush of advertisements and copy caused omissions in this edition. Editors apologize and promise to include the missing items in next week's issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leva
Emil Somme
Delph Pence Rites To Be Thursday
John Delph Pence 73 died Monday night at St. Joseph hospital Centerville after months of ill health. Born December 18 1879 Scottsville Kansas he married Mabie Caster July 17 1897. Eight children born six living Retha Spencer Orjan Pence Lelia Spencer Carl Pence Vera Burnett Virgil Pence. Funeral Thursday 2:00 at Turner Funeral Home Rev John Grenfell officiating burial Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Delph Pence
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Scottsville
Kansas
P. D. Pence
Mabie Caster
Retha Spencer
Albia
Orjman Pence
Nevada
Lelia Spencer
Moravia
Carl Pence
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Mra
Vera Burnett
Newton
Virgil Pence
Knoxville
Bert
Zell
Albin
Wyo
A. E. Pence
Charlton
Eva Morgan
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Hillcrest Cemetery
Mrs Cameron Breaks Arm In Fall At Daughter’s Home
Mrs T B Cameron broke her left arm Saturday afternoon when she fell at the back door of her daughter Mrs Hardy Burton. She was taken to Laughlin hospital Kirksville Missouri for x rays and setting and is recuperating at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Cameron
Hardy Burton
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Cecil Coulson
T. C. Club Holds Co op Dinner Meeting
Mrs John Horstman hosted the E T C club at a regular meeting and cooperative dinner. Thursday, Mrs Leonard Palmer led the entertainment and Mrs Al mont Main guessed the mystery box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Club
John Horstman
E. T. C. Club
Leonard Palmer
Almont Main
Menu for Christian Church Dinner June 4
Ham mashed potatoes green beans corn bread mac and cheese gravy lettuce salad butter coffee.
Visitors Attend Roland Funeral From Dist Regions
Relatives and friends traveled from distant places to attend the funeral of Lawrence Roland. Attendees included George Irelan of Yuma Colorado Clint Irelan of Boone Grove Indiana and many others from Chariton Ottumwa Centerville Unionville Rockford Agg i city and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Roland
George Irelan
Yuma
Colo
Clint Irelan
Boone Grove
Ind
Alan Griffith
St. Louis
Beverly Ansley
Los Angeles
Calif
Don Mikesell
Oakley
Elmer Roland
Bill Roland
Des Moines
Russell Roland
Hartford
Vick Peterson
Rodney Peterson
Russell Mikesell
Ralph Voss
Hannah Englund
Lloyd Mikesell
Chariton
Guy McDanell
Rockford
Royce Petuirt
AgG@acy
Ottumwa
Cenie Head
Unionville
I Tbia
Local Couple Wed In Illinois At Court Street Church
Bette Day and Glen Van Dorin married at 2:00 p.m. Friday May 22 in Rockford Illinois at Court Street Methodist Church. Dr. Franklin M Zentz officiated the single ring ceremony. The bride wore a smoke blue tweed dress with navy accessories and gar net rosebud corsage. The couple plans to live west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Day
Glen van Dorin
Court Street Methodist Church
Rockford
Iinois
Franklin M. Zentz
VanDorin
Town
Mrs Robb Elected President Century Club
The Twentieth Century club held its year end meeting with Mrs Raymond Ashby. A cooperative dinner followed a peace prayer. Officers elected: Mrs Ira Robb president, Mrs Charles Coffin vice president, Mrs Lester Sawyer secretary, Mrs Emery Hiatt assisting secretary, and Mrs T B Cameron re elected treasurer. Next meeting set for Oct 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ashby
Centerville Hospital Fund
Ira Robb
Charles Coffin
Lester Sawyer
Emery Hiatt
Bsy
Sisting
T. B. Cameron
Happy Helpers 4 H Meet With Rosalie Sweeden
The Happy Helpers 4 H met with Rosalie Sweeden on Monday night May 18. Members answering roll call included Joann Moore Je McAninch Charlotte McAninch Rosalie Sweeden Martha McCord Janice Mary Masly and Martha Potts. Martha McCord spoke on Keeping Things Sparkling. Rosalie Sweeden demonstrated Making Frosting. Mrs Sweeden and Rosalie served refreshments to members and leaders Dorothy Potts and Theresa Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers 4-H
Rosalie Sweeden
Joann Moore
Je McAninch
Charlotte McAninch
Martha McCord
Janice
Mary Masley
Martha Potts
Mrs. Sweeden
Rosalie
Dorothy Potts
Theresa Brown
Mrs. Fred Van Dorin Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs. Fred Van Dorin entered Davis County hospital in Bloomfield on Wednesday and underwent a major operation Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred van Dorin
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Rose Winkler Moves to Seaside Oregon
Mrs Rose Winsler has moved from a Portland nursing home to Route 1 Row 65 Seaside Oregon in care of Frank Justen. She enjoys the cards she receives and is confined to a wheelchair, limited in mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Winsler
Portland
Seaside
Oregon
Frank Justen
Charlotte Lovell and Richard Pedersen Wed
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lovell of Galesburg Illinois announce the marriage of their daughter Charlotte to Richard K Pedersen at 3 30 p m Sunday at First Methodist Church in Galesburg After the ceremony the couple left for San Diego California where he is stationed at a navy base The bride is a niece of Mrs Charles Coffin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Illinois
Charlotte
Richard K. Pedersen
First Methodist Church
San Diego
Calif
Charles Coffin
Stella Hopkins Dies Suddenly at 73 in Unionville Home
Stella Mae Hopkins 73 died suddenly Tuesday at her daughter Lora Lockman’s home in Moravia Iowa. She was born to John and Maggie Shields and was married first to John Walter and then Alphus Hopkins, both predeceasing her. Survived by six children Dessie Starr Minnie Conner Lora Lockman Evelyn Hartman Ivan Walters, seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Burial at Miller Wehrle Funeral Home pending arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Mae Hopkins
Lora Lockman
Moravia
Hopkins
Unionville
John
Maggie Shields
John Walter
Alphus Hopkins
Dessie Starr
Antioch
Calif
Minnie Conner
Long Beach
Lora Lock
Class 9 to Hold Supper for Gardners
Grace Methodist Church Class No 9 will host a cooperative supper in the church dining room on Saturday May 30 at 6 30 p m as a courtesy to Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner of Richland Washington visiting relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Wm. Gardner
Richland
Washington
County Legion Meeting Held Monday Evening
County Legion meeting was held at the Post home with over 30 attendees. Members came from Moulton Unionville Mavorvia and guests from Albia. County commander R E Newcomer of Moulton led the business session. Refreshments were served during social hour by Howard Smith and Roy Matherly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appahoose
Moulton
Unionville
Moravia
Albia
R. E. Newcomer
Howard Smith
Roy Matherly
Gardner Family Gathering Honors 39th Anniversary
A family gathering at Memorial Park Otumwa honored Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner of Richland Washington as guests of their son Marvin and relatives. A cooperative noon dinner drew thirty one relatives and the day also marked the couple's 39th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Otumwa
Wm. Gardner
Richland
Wash
Marvin
Gardner
Stixrud’s to be honored with basket dinner
Evangeli cal United Brethren church hosts a Sunday May 31 basket dinner as a farewell for Mr and Mrs Thomas Stixrud who are leaving the community next week. Stixrud has been active in church youth work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Thomas Stixrud
Stixrud
E. U. B. Church
Friends Surprise Former Moravians in Otumwa
A group of friends surprised Mr and Mrs Herold Van Dorin of Ot tumwa on their birthdays May 14 and 16. Berniece Linsley arranged the visit and guests brought gifts and provided ice cream cake and coffee. Attendees included Charles and Lene Asing Harold Swaim Robert and Donna Ranson Chuck Don and June Hiatt Ronny and Vicky Louise Eddy Neila Ray Rocky Earl McCarty Jr Otto and Florence Shaper Phyllis Berniece Linsley Stevie Harold and LaVene Van Dorin Ronny and Chucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Lene Asing
Harold Swaim
Robert
Donna Ranson
Chuck
Don
June Hiatt
Ronny
Vicky
Louise Eddy
Neila Ray
Rocky
Earl McCarty Jr
Otto
Florence Shaper
Phyllis
Berniece Linsley
Stevie
Harold
LaVene van Dorin
Chucky
Memory of our wife who passed away in May 1952
In memory of our wife, Oro, who died May 29, 1952. We hold you close in loving memory, C. Callen and S. A. Stascae remain by your side in sorrow and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oro
Callen
SA Stascae
Grenfell To Give Memorial Address Memorial Day Service
Memorial Day services will be held at 11:00 p m Saturday May 30 at Moravia cemetery. A parade will begin at the Legion Home and proceed to the cemetery led by the Moravia school band. Program includes invocation Rev Ray Cox selections by the school band address by Rev John Grenfell and readings of war dead names. Wreaths will be presented a firing squad salute taps and the Star Spangled Banner. In case of rain the program moves to the Methodist church all veterans and Auxiliary members should be at the Legion Home by 10:30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion Home
Ray Cox
John Grenfell
Methodist Church
Centerville Establishes Dog Pound to Move Strays
Centerville sets up a dog pound to seize roaming dogs, hold them three days for a $3 recovery fee, then dispose of unclaimed animals after the period. The plan aims to curb stray dog issues and regulate enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Mothers And Daughters Enjoy Banquet Meeting At Church
A large crowd attended a Mother-Daughter banquet at Evangelical United Brethren church with the topic Christ Calls to Stewardship. Mrs. Emery Hiatt led the program. Kathleen Halden, Carole Broshar and Vila Hammond sang. several members read scriptures and extended thanks. Guests included Mrs. Bill Harris and daughter Dianne of El Paso and Mrs. Alvin Rhodea of Torrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Emery Hiatt
Kathleen Halden
Carole Broshar
Vila Hammond
Kenneth Condra
Margaret
Irene Tadlock
Ira Boyer
Fred Hammond
Viola
George Firkins
Maxine
Zell Callen
Mardeena
Deloing Hiatt
Almont Main
E. G. Hawk
John Callen
Bit. Harris
Harry Tisue
Guild
Viola Hammond
Ethel Stevens
Evan Stroud
Callen
Mabel Coulson
Maude Coltrain
Otha Taylor
Harold Mason
Hawk
Loretta Helmick
Bill Harris
Dianne
el Paso
Texas
Alvin Rhodea
Torrington
Wyo
Albia Sale Moves to Monday After Memorial Day
The Albia Sales Co reports no sale Saturday due to Memorial Day. The Centerville sale will proceed as usual, Saturday, with the Albia event rescheduled to Monday. The notice emphasizes maintaining the normal sale pattern for Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
The
Albia Sales Co
Stork Flight Sees Two New Babies in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker of Mystic route welcome a 6 lb 15 oz son born Monday at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Gus Pfannebecker. Also Captain and Mrs Don Orelup of Amarillo Texas announce a daughter Elizabeth Ann born May 39. Grandparents are Dr and Mrs D K Orelup of Albia. James Main parents welcome son James Daniel born May 26 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Forrest Male.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pfannebecker
Mystic
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Denis
Darrel
Gus Pfannebecker
Don Orelup
Amuarillo
Texas
Elizabeth Ann
D. K. Orelup
Albia
James Main
James Daniel
Forrest
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Mrs. Duvall
F.A
Bloomfeld
Iconium Methodist
J. A. Turner
Margret Kellogg
Wenatchee, Wash
Betty Restrick
Collingswood
N. J
Holy City
Mac
Roland
Preston Hedgecock
Cen‘terville
Happy Helpers
Rose Winkler
Seaside, Oregon
Antiquity Lodge
A. B
A.M
al Dicks
W. Cc
C. Cowlacn
Bec
Charlotte Lovell
Richard Pedersen
Stella Hopkins
Gardners
County Legion
Gardn
Stixrud’s
Grenfell
Stork
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