Mrs Mae Peek Dies At Mystic Home
Mrs Mae Peek 62 sister of Mrs Ernest Kincade was found dead at her Mystic home Monday May 26 after neighbors called. She died earlier in the evening of a heart attack while visiting her sister and husband. Survivors include three brothers Ed Mearl Weston Dave Weston and five sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Mystic Methodist church with Rev M R Gonzalez officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Peek
Ernest Kincade
Mystic
Richard Peek
Dave Weston
Forbush
Mearl Weston
Blanche Kincade
Moravia
Josephine Ballinger
Walnut City
Gladys Hamilton
Nadine Kerrigan
Rosa Kincade
Bonner Springs
Kansas
M. R. Gonzalez
Mystic Methodist Church
Poppy Day Sales Total $77 In Mora
The American Legion Auxiliary canvassed Mora for Poppy Day collecting $77.00. Mrs. Rowena McFatridge led the drive this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mora
Rowena McFatridge
Moravia School Names James Main Band Instructor
James Main, Moravia school’s new music instructor, will hold the first band rehearsal on Wednesday evening June 4 at 7:00 in the schoolhouse band room. All graduated students, current players, and new students are invited to attend and join the music program for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Main
Moravia
Mr. Main
Surprise Birthday Party For Richard McDanel
A birthday party for Richard McDanel was held at the Lloyd McDanel home Sunday afternoon with attendees including Leta Long, Larry Long, Ricky Long, Nancy Benz, Wanda Benz, Billie Benz, Donna Cochran, Alta Cochran, Patty Sweeney, Jacky Easter, Jerry Easter, Wendell McDanel, Barbara Yeager, Doris Hawk, and Jerry Hawk who sent gifts. The group played games, sang happy birthday, opened presents, then enjoyed angel food cake, ice cream, kool aid, candies and nuts served by the McDanel family and Norma Cochran and Katie McDanel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McDaniel
Lloyd McDanel
Leta Larry
Ricky Long
Nancy
Wanda
Billie Benz
Donna
Alta Cochran
Patty Sweeden
Jacky
Jerry Easter
Wendell McDanel
Barbara Yeager
Doris Jean
Jerry Hawk
Richard
Lee Johnson
Norma Cochran
Katie McDanel
Yates-Adams Wedding Vows Read at Methodist Church
Miss Evelyn June Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Foster and Sgt Ernest Buck Yates son of Mr and Mrs Earl Yates of Albia were united in marriage at Grace Methodist church Sunday at 2 30 p m In the presence of immediate families and friends the couple were joined in a double ring ceremony The ceremony featured organ music by Mrs Carl Black and vocal selections by Mrs George Wingler and Mrs Black The bride wore white nylon marquisette with lace and a fingertip veil A blue and white bridesmaid dress trimmings carried white roses The groom wore army uniform The reception followed in the church dining room A short wedding trip to an undisclosed destination was planned The couple will report to Ft Sheridan IL for reassignment June 3 after a return from a year in Korea These wedding details included guests from Des Moines Ottumwa Centerville Albia and other nearby areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn June Adams
Charles Foster
Ernest (Buck) Yates
Earl Yates
Albia
Grace Methodist
Martin Greer
Carl Black
Jim Herron
Ralph Merkcle
George Wingler
Robert Rockwell
Des Moines
Charles Harvey
Centerville
Marron of
Jennie Pollard
Aileen Turner
Karl Tuttle
Lois
Joyce Hiatt
Yates
Moravia
Sgt. Yates
Korea
Ft. Sheridan
Vernon Rockwell
Frank Simmons
Glen Simmons
Ottumwa
Margaret Simmons
Doyle Mericle
Delphia Duff
Rathbun
George Simmons
Edith
Vote Monday Primary Call Urges Civic Duty
Karl M. LeCompte writes urging turnout for the June 2 biennial Primary. He praises the right to vote, notes get-out-the-vote efforts by Farm Bureau and others, and emphasizes citizen participation as essential to government by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl M. LeCompte
Farm Bureau
America
Moravia Hosts County Legion Group
Moravia hosted the Appanoose County Legion group gathering Monday evening with reps from Unionville Mystic Centerville and Albia posts. District leaders Don Graham Martin Hand and Ed Nucko spoke briefly as Louie Ritchell reported on a county blood mobile unit. Officers will be elected in July instead of fall and the election site will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Legion Group
Howard Harper
Moravia
Russell Alden
Unionville
Reception Held for Rev Stroud at Evangelical United Brethren Church
A large crowd attended a reception for Rev. and Mrs. Evan Stroud at the Evangelical United Brethren church on Friday evening. The event featured group singing, performances by local residents, a report on the E. A. B. conference, and a gift of an electric clock from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Evangelical United Brethren Church
M. K. Blackman
Harry Woodward
Harold Mason
Viola Hammond
Irene Tadlock
Richard Mason
Zell Callen
Cedar Falls
Farm Bureau Women Dine With Monroe County Leaders
Mrs. Frank Wilson hosted the Monroe county Farm Bureau women at a Cooper’s Live dinner. Twenty five guests attended including Mrs. Bob Lott wife of the county president and Mrs. Harry Woodward of Monroe township along with 4-H leaders Mrs. Ralph Spencer and Mrs. Warren Rouse. Afterward Mrs. Wilson county chairman led the regular meeting and plans for 1952 53 year’s work were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Monroe County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Coopers Live
Bob Lott
County Farm Bureau
Harry Woodward
Monroe Township
Ralph Spencer
Warren Rouse
Dinner Menu by Church of Christ Ladies Aid
Wednesday June 4 dinner features roast pork mashed potatoes gravy baked beans apple sauce cottage cheese cherry salad bread butter jelly relish plate pie coffee served by Church of Christ Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Ladies Aid
Cline couple marks 60th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs James Cline celebrate sixty years of marriage on May 29 1892 the couple born in Appanoose county have six living children 14 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren One son Glen died six years ago A noon church dinner and 2 to 4 open house at the Church of Christ invite relatives and friends to congratulate them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cline
Arista Criddlebaugh
Michael
Sarah Criddlebaugh
James
Cline
John Cline
John Kincade
Appanoose County
Moravia
Faye
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Fern McDanel
Spencer
Wesley
Mandola
Calif
Lloyd
Rockford
Ill
Vane
Pontiac
Golda Hiatt
Hiattsville
Glen
Church of Christ
Ladies Aid
Memorial Day Services and Parade at Moravia Cemetery
Memorial Day events begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday with services at Moravia cemetery, including band selections, a war dead reading, wreath presentations, firing squad, taps, and benediction by Rev. Martin Greer. If rain, move to Evangelical United Brethren church. veterans meet at Legion Home at 10:20 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Legion‘ Home
Martin Greer
Evan Stroud
Star Spangled Banner
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Legion Home
Rebekahs Drape Charter at Regular Meeting
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 held a regular meeting at Q. Q. F. hall Monday evening during which the charter was draped for Ruth Neff Miller past state president for 30 days. Present were Mrs. Lawrence Roland and others. refreshments afterward. Other notes mention Frank Swaim’s return from Laughlin hospital and visits by family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Roland
Moravia
Ralph Pfannebecker
Tra Boyer
Gerald Morgan
Card of Thanks from Frank Swaim
A grateful note from Frank Swaim thanks friends for the cards and letters sent during his hospital stay, expressing appreciation for the support and kindness.
Thank You Note from Amos McGhghy
Amos McGhghy thanks everyone for the cards visits and other kind acts received during his hospital stay in a brief acknowledgment that expresses gratitude and appreciation.
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Amos McGhghy
Local Committee Calls All Citizens to Vote
The Get Out the Vote committee urges turnout for the June 2 election. Members Gladsie Pennington Grace Main Rowena McFaitridge and Fanchen Winsler emphasize choosing the best government and candidates and encouraging public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladsie Pennington
Grace Main
Rowena McFaitridge
Fanchen Winsler
Lloyd Roses Host Double Eight Club Meeting
The Double Eight club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose on Wednesday evening. Pearl Broshar and Mr and Mrs T J Luse and Mrs Howard Evans won prizes in the pitch games. Hosts served chicken sandwiches cherry pie a la mode and coffee.
Sew and 80 Club Enjoys Galloping Tea
The Sew and So club held a galloping tea at 9 30 Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Doris Wilson. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Jessie Turner dropped in unex pectingly on the members and asked each one to come as they were. All members were present. The mystery box was won by Annabelle Wilson and door prizes by Mrs Jessie Turner. Coffee, cocoa, doughnuts and cookies were served by the hostess. Mr and Mrs C A Turner spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs J B Swenson at Ottumwa. Mrs Turner’s daughter, Mrs Russell Swenson, of Colorado Springs, spent Sunday night and Monday here. Mrs Josephine Charity came Monday to visit her son Raymond and family and to stay at the home while the family is on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and
Doris Wilson
C. A. Turner
J. 8. Swenson
Ottumwa
Josephine Charity
Raymond
Eslinger Cemetery Memorial Day Services
Memorial day services will be held at Eslinger Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 1. Richard Smith will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esinger Cemetery
Richard Smith
Campbell to return to U.S. on rotation plan
Word was received last week that T/Sgt. John J. Campbell, who has been in Korea with the 7th Infantry Regiment, will be returned to the states on the rotation plan. His address will be General Delivery at Laytonville, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Campbell
Korea
7Th Infantry Regiment
Laytonville
California
Moravia School Adds Faculty as 52-53 Nears
Moravia prepares for the 1952-53 term with one remaining vacancy for a first grade instructor. The board hired Thomas P. Stixrud as high school mathematics instructor, Frank Calhoun as boys coach and history teacher, and James Wm. Fisk to teach seventh and eighth grades. Stixrud hails from Grand Meadows Iowa and studied at Westminister College Parsons and Westmar. Calhoun studied at Drake University and previously coached Birmingham boys to the state tournament. Fisk comes from Centerville Junior College and Kirksville State College with four years of elementary teaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Thomas P. Stixrud
Grand Meadows
Iowa
Westminister College
Fulton
Parsons College
Westmar College
LeMars
Stixrud
Frank Calhoun
Drake University
F. J. Pickard
Birmingham
Mr. Calhoun
James Wm. Fisk
Centerville Junior College
Kirksville State College
Iconium W S C 8 Hosts Moravia Group Meeting
The Iconium Methodist W S C S hosted the Moravia group on Thursday afternoon May 22. A large crowd enjoyed a short program led by Grace Whitehead with Junior choir numbers and devotionals by Mrs Edwards. A play by Esther Perry Maxine Sheldon Ruth McCord Dorothy Calhoun and a prayer by Grace Whitehead followed. Guests played games and refreshments of homemade ice cream cake mints nuts coffee and kool aid were served. There were 56 ladies present and 23 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist
W.S.C.S
Moravia
Grace Whitehead
Mrs. Edwards
Nona Dicks
Clara Brown
Marie Cole
Emily Thompson
Esther Perry
Maxine Sheldon
Ruth McCord
Dorothy Calhoun
Progressive Club Supports Flood Relief Fund
The Progressive club met at Mrs John Card home Thursday and voted to send five dollars to the flood relief fund. Officers elected included president and vice president Mrs Loyd Carter and Mrs Cecil Schrodt secretary treasurer. three bridge tables produced prizes for Mrs Norman Ward and Mrs Karl Tuttle. hostess served ice box cake and coffee.
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Progressive Club
John Card
Rowena McFatridge
Loyd Carter
Cecil Schrodt
Norman Ward
Karl Tuttle
Twentieth Century Meets With Mrs Gardner Club Dinner
Members of the Twentieth Century club gathered at Mrs. T. R. Gardner's home Friday for a cooperative dinner. After the meal, the program included music preferences from the roll call and a sketch of Fanny Crosby by Mrs. Louis Schaffner. Mrs. Charles Coffin spoke on Dr. Albert Schweitzer and his medical mission work and Bach and Goethe. The afternoon ended with social time and a guest, Mrs. Harry Felton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
T. R. Gardner
Louis Schaffner
Fanny Crosby
Charles Coffin
Albert Schweitzer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mystic Home
Richard McDanel
Yates-Adams
Methodist Church
Rev
Stroud
Rebekahs
Frank Swaim
Laughlin’ Hospital
Kirksville
Charles Blackman
Iowa City
Flora Jones
Russell Hindman
Lloyd Roses
80 Club
Eslinger
Bible School
Bruce Woodward
David Greer
Donna Tomtin
Marsha, Walter
Roberta Williams
Sally Ellenberger
Diane Kincade
Penny Prough
Connie Walter
Linda Ellenberger
Richard Woodward
Larry Woodward
Charlotte Simmons
Butch Simmons
Minnie Ann Condra
Gary Stocker
Rita Williams
Danny Brooks
Terry Prough
Janice Brown
Linda Davis
Faith Ruth Jordan
Buddie Stocker
Patty Greer
Margaret Sherrard
Maribeth Johnson
Larry Coltrain
Donna Card
Jean Taylor
Judy Woodward
Joyce Kincade
Linda Gardner
Joyann Vincent
Nancy Tomlin
Rita Gardner
Richard Coltrain
Billy Ragan
Gary Woodward
Terry Tuttle
Kay Lee Vincent
Kay Herron
Sharon Walter
Jimmy Smith
Jolene VanDorler
Dana Kaater
Joe Ka
Iconium
W.S.C
20Th Century
Yonor
Bell
Geneva
Cochran
Faber
Irvin
Hiatt
Joyce
Kelley
Nadine
Paris
Connie
Perry
Wauneta
Regencranta
Rose
Sandifer
Marjorie
Schaffner
Letha
Scott
George
Stocker
Shirley
Vance
Betty Vance
Geraldine
Veuk
Leonard
Wilson
Dortha Mae
Zimmer
Twila
Brain
Jane Ellen
Halden
Kathleen Is
Hammond
Viola
Hawk
Richard i
Turner
Aileen
Dhs
Weak
John AL
Bishop
Bill
Broshar
Carole
Charity
Janet i
McDanel
Kathryn
Martin
Pettibone
Ann
Potts
Robert
Rinehart
Franklin
Sawve
Mitzi
Stevens
Joan
Barnes
Billy
Brown
John
Callen
Evelyn
Marianne
Tomlin
Charieg
Wolf
Lieyd
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