Schaffner Wyldes Vows Read Sunday
Miss Lilly Schaffner and Don Wyldes united in marriage Sunday at the Seymour Christian church in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown with a fingertip veil and carried red roses and white carnations. maid of honor was Miss Letha Schaffner in a yellow nylon gown. best man was Floyd Wyldes. Out-of-town guests came from Des Moines, Centerville, Albia, Moravia, Numa Corydon, Clio and Omaha. The couple plans to Omaha for a wedding trip and for the groom to pursue studies. he has served as pastor of Antioch church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly
Belle Schaffner
Louis Schaffner
Don Wyldes
Roy Richardson
Bill Schaffner
Ompha
Nebr
Seymour-Christian Church
Seymour Church
Slater
Miss Letha! Schaffner
Ring Veater
Bruce Richard
Merlene Beaudoin
Corydon
Bemberg
Phyllis Dudley
Laurene Evans
Horace Schaffner
Billie Moorman
Mardeena Hiatt
Cara ‘Schaffner
Des Moines
Centerville
Albia
Moravia
Numa
Clio
Omaha
Antioch Church
Wyldes
Moravia High School
Seymour
Schaffners
Moravia Rainbow for Girle Tet to Meet at Cedar Rapids
Newly installed officers led by Sandra Hiatt Wor thy Advisor conducted business at Masonite hall. Plans were set for Sandra Hiatt and Nancy Boblenz to attend grand assembly June 18 19 and 20 at Cedar Rapids with social hour treats of lime kool aid and cookies served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonite
Sandra Hiatt
Sandra Hiagt
Nancy Boblenz
Grand Assembly
Cedar Rapids
Nancy Bobna
Births in Mavion and Cedigr Rapids Reported
Mr and Mrs Max Gollaher of Mavion announce the birth of a daughter, Linda Mangaret, born Wednesday May 30 weighing eight pounds, with two brothers. grandparent Mr G L Gollaher. Mr and Mrs Jim Rebsen of Cedigr Rapids announce a daughter, Catherine Marie, born May 26 at 1 49 p.m. weighing 7 lbs 11 oz, with grandparents Mr Elec Main and Mrs Herma Tome and great grandparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Gollaher
Mavion
Linda Mangaret
G. L. Gollaher
Jim Rebsen
Cedigr Rapids
Catherine Marie
Elec Main
Herman Tome
Cha Meio
Soe
Moravia Farm Service hosts grand opening with 200 visitors
About 200 visitors registered for the Moravia Farm Service Company opening on Saturday. Sylvan VanDorin led with a prize of 50 gallons of gasoline. Organ music played, refreshments were served, and company trucks and staff were showcased with directors present to answer questions about operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Farm Service
The
Moravia
Satine
Sylvan
VanDorin
Moravia Softball Schedule Spark Interest Across Week
Moravia softball team opens Friday with a trip to Unionville and Tuesday night game here. Manager Fitz Waltex notes strong interest and good turnout this season despite irregular phrasing in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Unionville
Moulton
Fitz. Waltex
Jerts From Jap Visit At Condra Home
Ms and Mrs Wayna Russell on furlough from Tokyo visit cousin Kenneth Condra and Mrs Condra spending five years on field under International Child Evangelism Fellowship. Russell couple speak to DVBS children and show slides on Orient work. Condras and daughter attend gathering in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayna ‘Russell
Tokyo
Japan
Kenneth ‘Condra
Condra
Thay
the International. Child -Evangelism Fellowship
Russell
Seymour
Bessie Condra
Numa
Orient
Andi Daughitera
Aiahie Paul Conara
Highway Hay To Be Available Here
Appanoose county receives several hundred tons of hay from northeast Iowa highway mowing and baling. Hay will be available at Camp Dodge in 3 to 4 weeks. A county committee will accept need based hay applications, formed this week with forms from the mayor’s office, Board of Supervisors, Chamber of Commerce, extension office, or committee. The committee serves without compensation. Hay price covers transport from Des Moines and possible baling costs, with farmers asked to bale for free. State Farm Bureau promotes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Hays
Board of Supervisors
Association of Commerce
Dex Moines
Towa
State Farm Bureau
Federal gas tax refund form available
A refund on farm gasoline taxed under the federal program can be obtained by filing form 2240. The period covers January 1, 1956, to June 1956, with applications due by October 1, 1956. Keep records. forms are available at local extension offices and post offices, sent to the Director of Internal Revenue in Des Moines Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Director of
Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Town
Christian Church Ladies Aid Fried Chicken Dinner Menu
The Christian church Ladies Aid will serve a fried chicken dinner on Wednesday June 6. The menu includes fried chicken gravy mashed potatoes green beans buttered carrots cole slaw hot rolls pie coffee and Jeby Ma and Mya Wim Hutchison and sons of Moulton and Miss Mary Haney of Centerville visited Mrs. Emery Hinty and their aunt Mrs. R. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church Ladies Aid
Mya
Wim. Hutchison and Sons
Moulton
Mary Haney
Centerville
Emery Hinty
R. C
Thero Churches Evangelical United: Kethron Church Plan
The text lists a church schedule with minister Bar Boyer and Superintendent Sahoo. Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning worship 10 55 a m Evening service 7 45 p m Daily vacation Bible school program Youth fellowship Tuesday 7 45 p m Midweek service Wednesday 7 45 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
United
Kethron Churchay Lymns
Bar
Boyer
Sahoo
Grace Methodist Church Services Announced With Bible School
Rev John Gronfell leads Grace Methodist Church with Pastor Karl Tattle Sunday School 10:00 am Morning worship 11:00 am Evangelistic service 7:45 pm MLYSF 7:00 pm. Bible School will present the Sunday service at EUB church. Prayer meeting set for Wednesday June 6 7:45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son Grace Methodist Church
John Gronfell
Mra
Karl Tattle
Bible School
EUB
Church Notice for Nazarene and EUB Services in City
Frank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent announces Sunday School at 10:60 a.m. and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Daily Vacation Bible School program at EUB church. Prayer meeting held Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of the: Nazarene
Frank Woodward
U:45
E. U. B. Sehurch
Methodist Church Announces Summer Bible School Program
At Fairview Graox Main Station the Rev Blackstone pastor and Kermit Gladfelder Sunday School superintendent outline summer events. Sunday School at 9 00 a m Worship service, attendance figures listed. Bible school runs June 4 to 15 with a program on June 17 for children ages 3 through high school.
First Christian Church Activities Summary
Pastor Donald Plum leads Sunday services at 11 am with Communion and sermon on juvenile delinquency. Bible Study at 1 30 pm led by Mrs Marshall Perry. Ladies Aid dinner set for Wednesday June 4 with the menu in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian
Donald Plum
Mra
Birdis Main
Nazarene church welcomes reception for Rev Donald Thurman family
Rev Donald Thurman and his wife and daughter left Tuesday May 28 to establish a new home in Ne, Missouri. They plan to attend Nazarene church services here for several Sundays until a new minister arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Thurman
Nazarene Mga
Tion the Enee
Nazarene Church
Mrs Lester Sawvel Admitted For Observation
Mrs. Lester Sawvel entered St. Josephs hospital at Centerville Monday evening for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Sawvel
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Local News Guests and Family Visits Prompted Travel
Mrs John Sufficool Charlotte and Paul stayed overnight Friday with Charles Broshars. Mr and Mrs Gua Pfannebecker left Monday to visit at the Karl Pfannebecker and Cecil Russell homes in Peoria Mis. Dack Spencer from Cheyenne arrived Sunday due to the illness and death of his father Paul Spencer. Paul Jr and wife of Des Moines and Eddie Spencer of Burlington came Saturday. Roy Spencer of Beaver Colo arrived Monday to attend Paul Spencer’s funeral. Madge Hough and Ruth Cherry of Mr Pleasant spent weekend at Fred Tillmont home. David Tillmont of Waterloo visited Fred Tillmont. Ethel Roberts of Albia dined with Fred Tillmont. Mr and Mrs George Rinehart of Spirit Lake with Mr and Mrs Fred Christy and Barbara of Mystic spent Sunday evening with John Robison. Mr and Mrs Albert Veach visited Des Moines with their son Duane Veach and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sufficool
Charlotte
Paul
Charles Broshars
Gua Pfannebecker
Karl Pfannebecker
Cecil Russell
Peoria
Mis
Dack Spencer
Cheyenne
Wyo
Paul Spencer
Paul Jr
Des Moines
Eddie Spencer
Burlington
Roy Spencer
Beaver
Colo
Paull Spencer
Madge Hough
Ruth Cherry
Pieasant
Fred Tillmont
David Tillmont
Waterloo
Ethel Roberts
Albia
Fred Fitmont
George Rinehart
Spirit Lake
Fred ‘Christy
Barbara
Mystics
Mia
John Robison
Albert Veach
Duane Vesch
Fred Dotson
Martha Thompson
Maude Whiteside
Edith Prose
Centeryiley
F. K. Smith
Capolain
Ostergreny
Ands
Bobby ‘Codwell
Ottumwar
Elmer Roland
Des. Moines
Mettie Roland
Ciara Irelan
C. W. Craver
Mt. Union
Jessie Collins
Marshall Perry
Maude Coltrain
Birdie Main
Melissa Felton
W. ©. Elvin
Clara Irelan
Mardeena Hlatt
Moravia
Lillie Belle Schaffner
Don Wildes
Christian Church
Seymour
Schaffner
Lynn King
Ministerial Association
Donald Thursman
Indepedence
Mitzi Sawvel
Lester Sawvel
Janie Sawvel
Anna Smith
Cyrus Hall
Gail Hinton
Addie Long
Alicin
Frank Hiatt
Frank Wilson
Lowell Harris
Newton
Lee Lauer
Queen City
James Wilson
Bob Hutchings
Edward
Arlington
God
F. W. Wright
Moulton
Carl White
John Wilson
Charles Buashar
Ronnie
Jixe
Larry Arnold
Ernest Helmick
Timber Lake
South Dakota
Dean Helmick
Hargrave Construction Company
Belle Plaine
Donald Thurman
Carson Jordan
Marlon Condra
Jalva Albertson
Ft. Dodge
Mra. W Albertson
Ereery
Wesley Chapel M. Y. F. Ice Cream Night at Park
The Wesley Chapel Methodist Young Folks will serve ice cream Saturday evening in the park after the band. The event aims to raise funds for youth activities and community programs. A simple social with refreshments and entertainment is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Jin the Park
Uncer
Poppy Sale Realizes 66 60 At Saturday Event
Larry Bidows, chairman of the American Region Auxiliary, reported the sale of peppers netted 66 dollars and 60 cents Saturday. He was assisted by members and several children in the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mita
Larry Bidows
Chateman
Rhemiers
Helen Duvall Honored at Prewedding Shower
A pre nuptial shower honoring Helen Duvall was held Friday evening at the American Legion home with about forty guests. After games the honoree opened gifts. hostesses included Mrs Charles Broshar and Mrs Mattie Roland. Refreshments of sheet cake ice cream nuts mints and coffee were served. Out of town guests included Mrs Larry Arnold Des Moines and Mrs John Suffool Charlotte Colfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Élen DuVall
American Legion
Larry Arnold
Des
Moines
Charles Broshar
Mattlé
Roland
Win Kaster
Leatér Cochran
Ralph Tucker
Winston DuVall
Larry, Arnold
Des Moinnes
John Suffi¢ool
Charlotte
Colfax
Double Eight Club Hosts Social at Coulson Home
The Double Eight Club met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Coulson with co hosts Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rose. Prizes were won by Mrs. Bert Durner Mrs. Don Pettibone, Kenneth Condra and Pearl Broshar. Refreshments included homemade ice cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Coulson
Lloyd-Rose
Bert
Durner
Don’ Pettibone
Kenneth Condra
Pearl Broshar
Moravia Area Social Notes and Attending Families
Local notices list funeral attendance for Mrs Mettle Roland and Clara Trelan in honor of a cousin Mrs Walter Kinginger near Drakesville. Various visitors and guests are named including Mrs Martha Thompson and Mrs Maude White side, plus Des Moines residents Mitzi Sawvel and Janie Sawvel. Weddings, farewells, and family visits recur across Moravia, Seymour, and surrounding towns with many relatives visiting or staying with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mettle Roland
Clara Trelan
Walter’ Kinginger
Near
Drakesville
McCrory Dies at Albia Hospital at 75
Thomas Jefferson McCrory of Albia died at the Smith hospital in Albia at 5:45 Saturday afternoon after a long illness. Born December 27, 1880, he lived in Moravia and on a farm northwest of town. Survived by daughter Pearl Glasgow of Murray Utah, son James McCrory of Mill Grove Missouri, and two grandchildren. Funeral held at Turner funeral home with Rev. John Grenfell officiating. burial in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Jefferson McCrory
Albia
Smith, Hospital
Bagley Nura
Murray, Utah
James McCrory
Mill Grove
Thomas Jefferson McCrory
James Monroe
Elizabeth Ann Gorman McCrory
Ollie Leach
Zersai
Ethel Points
Pearl Glasglow
Murray
Utah
Michael
Annie
Zersal
Pearl
James
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Methodist Church
Moravia Cemetery
Bible School Program At E. U. B. Church Sunday
The two weeks of Bible school at the E. U. B. church will culminate with a program by attendees. It takes place Sunday evening at 7 45 o clock and the public is invited to attend.
Home Builders Class Enjoys Co op Supper
Members of the Home Builders Sunday school class and their families shared a cooperative supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Mason on Friday evening. The gathering featured pencil games and social time with Mrs E G Hawk teaching the class and joining with Mr Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Builders
Harold Mason
E. G. Hawk
Family Gathering Honors Robert Hutchings Visit
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hawk’s home honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutchings and their son Edward of Arlington Virginia visiting Mrs. Hutchings’ parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cloyed. A cooperative noon dinner followed with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Hawk
Robert Hutchings
Edward
Arlington
Carl Cloyed
Cloved
Claude Hawk
Richard
Judy Martin
Jack Wingworth
Denise
Albia
Basil Tadlock
Charles
Elaine
University Park
Harold Hawk
Jeannie
Joanne
Coleen
F Chambers to Visit in Indiana
J F Chambers leaves Tuesday for Jamestown Indiana where he was born in 1869 and will spend Memorial Day in Indianapolis with relatives. His father Lewis Chambers was mustered out of the Civil War on the White River in 1866. Accompanying him are Mrs Marie Ballew Mrs Pearl Hunter and Mrs Mildred Wynes. The trip will be made via the California Zephyr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Chambers
Jamestown
Indiana
Indianapolis
Chambers
Lewis Chambers
White River
Marie Ballew
Moulton
Pearl Hunter
Blakesburg
Mildred Wynes
Albin J
Appanoose County seeks bids for CCC storage work
The Appanoose County A S C Committee invites sealed bids postmarked by midnight June 15 1956 to fill and empty CCC storage structures in Piano Moravia and Moulton Iowa The committee may reject any or all bids and will award contracts to the lowest bidder within maximum gates For details contact the Appanoose County USC office Doyle N Anderson chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
C.C.C
Piano
Moravia
Moulton
Iowa
Aapannose County
U.S.C
Doyle N. Anderson
Sandra Hiatt Installed as Worthy Advisor
Sandra Hiatt was installed as worthy advisor of the Moravia Assembly of Rainbow for Girls in a Sunday ceremony. Maxine Firkins led as installing officer with Judy Boyer, Mary Schrodt, Charlotte McAninch, and Marjorie Coulson assisting. The event featured a crown placed by Carol Day, a procession for Sandra escorted by her father Ernest Hiatt, and music by Robert Sloan and Linda Coulson while Joyce McDonough presented a yellow carnation corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Hiatt
Moravia
Ernest Hiatt
Isle of Rainbow
Sandy
Robert Sloan
Linda Coulson
Joyce McDonough
Sandra
Eastern Star
Rainbow Advisory Board
Moravia Assembly
Maxine Firkins
Carol Day
Nancy Roblenz
Guy Argo
Herbert Boblenz
Rebekah Lodge Plans Ice Cream Social
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met for their regular session presided by Gretchen Ashby Noble Grand. Mrs Lonemman Palmer was elected trustee to fill Ashby’s expired term. Ice cream social planned for Saturday in the park with time to be set later. Invite extended to Mystic Giver Gathering on Wednesday June 6. Doris Boblenz and Fern Hudgens read poems on tributes to mothers. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Gretchen Ashby
Noble Grand
Lonemman Palmer
Doris Boblenz
Fern Hudgens
James Brisendine 73 rites held in Ottumwa
Eugene McCrory attended the funeral of his grandfather James Brisendine 73 held Monday afternoon at Johnson funeral home Ottumwa. Brisendine died in Yucca Valley California and his body was shipped to Ottumwa for burial in the Ottumwa cemetery. He formerly resided in Ottumwa leaving in 1931. He is survived by three sons and two daughters including Mrs Harry McCrory of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McCrory
James Brisendine
Johnson
Ottumwa
Brisendine
Yucca
Valley
Calif
Harry McCrory
LeCompte Urges All to Vote on Primary Day in Iowa
Congressman Karl M. LeCompte urges every eligible citizen to vote in the June 4 primary, stressing the duty and privilege of participating in free government. The note highlights democracy, representation, and the importance of ballots, while a second item notes Mr. and Mrs. Zell Cahen attending Oskaloosa graduation exercises with Miss Kathryn niece among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Congressional District
Iowa
Karl M. LeCompte
Ege
Zell Cahen
Oskaloosa
Kathryn
Local Merchant Paul S Spencer dies at 55 in Kirksville
Moravia mourns Paul S Spencer a local businessman who died May 26 1956 after a heart attack at Laughlin hospital Kirksville Mo He had worked in produce and groceries in Chariton Ottumwa Moravia Sioux Falls and Aberdeen He is survived by wife Lelia four sons and four grandchildren funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home with Rev John Grenfell officiating burial in Hillcrest Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Paul
Spencer Fort
Laughlin Hospital
Kirkaville
Sidney Ail
Paul Samuel Spencer
W. R
Nellie Hayes Spencer
Iowa
Laughish Hospital
Kirksville
Lelia Pearl Pence
John
Edwin
Bulington
Jack
Cheyenne
Wyde
Des Moines
Chariton
Ottumwa
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Spencer Dairy
Albia
Roland
Spencers’ Grocery
Misonic Lodge
W. Spencer
Trenton
Walter
Roy
Denver
Colo
Jack. Martin
Harris, Mo
Card of Thanks from the Spencer Family
The Paul Spencer Family expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who offered sympathy in their time of bereavement. They especially appreciate the beautiful floral offerings and practical supports received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Spencer
Relatives Attend Paul Spencer Rites In Funeral Wake
Relatives gathered Tuesday for the funeral of Paul Spencer. Attendees included Edwin Spencer of Burlington Jack Spencer of Cheyenne Wyo Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer Jr of Des Moines Mrs Wallace Spencer and others from Trenton Mo Denver Colg Detroit Mich Nevada Newton Knoxville and Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Spencer
Edwin Spencer
Burlington
Jack Spencer
Cheyenne
Wyo
Paul Spencer, Jr
Des Moines
Wallace Spencer
Walter Spencer
Trenton
Roy Spencer
Denver
Colg
Charley Tyrell
Detroit
Mich
Orman Pence
Nevada
Arnold Burnett
Newton
Virgil Pence
Knoxville
Bob Spencer
Fairfield
Taylor Leonard Reaches 90 Year Mark
Mr. Taylor Leonard celebrated his 90th birthday Monday and, as usual, went uptown for mail and visits with friends. He often makes up to five trips a day and lives alone 246 blocks from town since his wife’s death. He is in fairly good health though his eyesight has declined recently. Earlier, he worked on the railroad and on a construction crew in the northwest and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Leonard
Northwest
Canada
Rogess Reunion at Legion Home in Moravia
The J Rogers family reunion will be held Sunday June 10 at the Legion Home in Moravia Indiana. Relatives and friends are invited. Mrs Neal Fox notes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rogers
Legion Home
Moravia
Neal Fox
Navy Radio Man Returns to Healy for Midshipmen Cruise
Electronics technician second class Merton Rose, who spent 15 days at the Lloyd Rose home, returned Sunday to his ship the U S S Healy at Norfolk Virginia. On June first the ship sails to Annapolis to join the midsummer cruise with the feet to the North Atlantic visiting Nana, Cubs, and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Rose
Lloyd Rose
U.S.S. Healy
Norfolk
Annapolis
Feet
North Atlantic
Oes
Wana
Cubs
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QRAND
Gs Flight
Stork
Christian Church Menu
Jeby
Thero Churehes
Thurman
T. Nazarene Schr
Helen Duwaid
ORO Coulson
T. J. McCrory
Albia Hospital
F. Chambers
Rebekah Lodge
Lecompte
Rogess Reunion
Boye
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