Barrows Ellison Wed At Albia Chapel Oct 21
Miss Martha Barrows of Purdin Missouri wed Kenneth Ellison son of Albia residents in a Friday October 21 double ring ceremony at the Albia Methodist Chapel. Rev Henry Hackman officiated. The bride wore a winter white wool dress and floral corsage. Best man and maid of honor were Mr and Mrs Richard Coltrain of Albia. The couple will reside in Moravia. she teaches business education in Moravia and he farms after serving in the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Barrows
Andree Barrows
Purdin
Missouri
Ervin Barrows
Kenneth Ellison
Roy Ellison
Albia
Methodist Chapel
Henry Hackman
Richard Coltrain
Linn County
R-1 High School
Browning
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Moravia
United States Air Force
Tomlins Observe 60th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Wm Tomlin celebrated sixty years of marriage with a family dinner in Moravia on Sunday October 30 They wed November 7 196 in Davis County Rev John Davis officiating They have five children seventeen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren Attending guests included Mr Tomlins sister and several extended family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Tomlin
Moravia
Lucy West
Davis County
John Davis
Drakesville
Curtis
Carl
Ray
Othumwa
Mildred Roberts
Des Moines
Marie Tisue
Sumner
Mr. Tomlin
Leo Taylor
Lynn Fenton
Linda
Diana Marie
Dean Tomlin
Deanie
Mike
Debby
Halloween meeting of Cub Scout Pack 40 at Community building
Cub Scout Pack 40 held a Halloween night meeting on October 26 at the Community building. Boys and many parents wore costumes including Batman ghosts a pumpkin a 1940 Boy Scout and other outfits. Larry Wilson and Sam Hinds became Bobcats and Bob Van Dorin received a farewell ceremony as he turns eleven. Each family performed a stunt song or riddle for entertainment. The meeting closed with a Living Circle and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CUB Scout Pack 40
Batman
Ghosts
Larry Wilson
Sam Hinds
Bob van Dorin
Boy Scouts Set Meeting at Park Thursday Evening
The Boy Scouts will gather at the park Thursday evening at 7 00 p m for their scheduled meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Bill Benz welcomed daughter Susan Diane born November 1 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lee Benz and Mr and Mrs Warren DuVall Mr and Mrs DeWayne Sigenborg welcomed Wade Eldon born October 25 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing pounds and ounces Me and Mrs Gary Underwood of Blakesburg welcomed daughter Pammy Lupe born October 25 Me and Mrs Erdest Underwood of Moravia are the paternal grandparents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Benz
Susan Diane
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Lee Benz
Warren DuVall
DeWayne Sigenbork
Wade Eldon
Gary Underwood
Blakesburg
Pammy Lupe
Erdest Underwood
Moravia
Garden Club Plans Holiday Fair December 3
The Moravia Garden Club, organized in 1948, held its October meeting with 18 members and one guest. Plans for a holiday fair on December 3 were made, with workshops in homes and committees named. An exhibit of garden chrysanthemums was on display among reports and program notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Max McDonough
Gary Charity
Charles Coffin
Beef Producers Hold Annual Dinner Meeting
The Appanoose County Beef Producers held their annual dinner and meeting at Centerville Christian church. Two directors from each township serve two year terms with one elected yearly. New directors elected include Raymond Fowers Clell Foster Lloyd Brown Kenneth Daniels Reo Bryant Roy Argo Ted Close Marvelie MecElwain Ralph Wood Lester Murdy Lee Benz Esta West Guerney Willier Gerald Foster Basil Tait Pierce Appler and Gaylord Main.
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Appanoose County
Centerville
Raymond Fowers
Clell Foster
Lloyd Brown
Kenneth Daniels
Reo Bryant
Roy Argo
Ted Close
Marvelie MecElwain
Ralph Wood
Lester Murdy
Lee Benz
Esta West
Guerney Willier
Gerald Foster
Basil Tait
Pierce Appler
Gaylord Main
William Vinzant
Lester Haines
Clark Hellyer
W. C. Easter
Luther Smith
DeWayne Moore
Clive Wells
Norman Heiner
Doris Bowen
Masquerade party hosted by Lockmans draws youthful turnout
About 0 youths attended a masquerade party Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lockman and daughters. The guests played games and enjoyed a spask corner. Assisting were Kathy Lockman, Sharon Riegel, LaVerma Riegel, and Jane Stufflebeam. The hostesses served refreshments at the close of a happy evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Lockman
Kathy Lockman
Sharon Riegel
LaVerma Riegel
Jane Stufflebeam
Rainbow Girls Install Patty Rogers Advisor
Moravia Rainbow for Girls held installation of officers with Patty Rogers as worthy advisor. Installing officers included Mrs. Jonnie Robinson and Janice McDonough. Guests from Centerville, Unionville, Albia attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pixie Davis
Isle of Rainbow
Orville Rogers
Miss Davis
Danette Rogers
Martha French
Teresa Lockman
Charity
Barbara Coltrain
Hope
Linda Hiatt
Joyce McDonough
Crist
Marjorie French
Billye Shrader
Miss Rogers
Alta Mae Rogers
Charlotte van Dike
Centerville
Innes
Centerville Rainbow Girls and Seven Past Worthy Advisors of Moravia Assembly
Bill French
Ray Charity
Unionville
Albia
Preparations Made For Crop Drive In Centerville Area
Preparations are underway for the Crop Drive in Appanoose County with a kickoff meeting at Drake Avenue Christian Church Centerville on Nov 1 at 8 p.m. Crop workers, township captains, and the Crop board will assemble. officers include Wilbur Rush treasurer and David Caylor Joe Sherrard co chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Wilbur Rush
Centerville National Bank
Drake Avenue Christians Church
Fellowship Hall
Centerville
C¢O
David Caylor
Udell
Joe Sherrard
Plano
Carl Weber
Garlord Devious
Charles Grave
Washington
Henry Benz Wells
Pierce Appler
Doyle Anderson
Fred Horn
Glen Patterson
Union
Gaylord Main Taylor
Guy Argo
Douglas
Ora Powell
Sharon
Lester Murdy
Caldwell
Charles Drake
Bellair
Norris Price
Franklin
Reo Bryant
Pleasant
Bob Burlingsair
Chariton
Ronald MecDanel
Waloui
Kermit Gladfelder
Moravia woman thanks friends for support during Iowa City hospital stay
Lis Ann Callen expresses gratitude to friends in Moravia for cards and prayers during her hospital stay at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. She also thanks MUS girls for a thoughtful gift and notes her recovery is progressing with God’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa City Mercy Hospital
Mus
Lis Ann Callen
Gratitude for Support After Hospital Stay
The writer thanks friends and neighbors for gifts and cards received while in the hospital and after returning home. Special appreciation is given to Rev and Mrs Ogden for visits and prayers, with heartfelt remembrance of their kindness.
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Phospital
World Community Day Observance Slated Nov 4
World Community Day services will be held Friday morning November 4 at 10 o'clock in the Methodist church. Mrs William Gardner chairs the community day committee with members from Christian Evangelical United Brethren and Methodist churches. Rev T D Hersey will speak and Moravia vocal instructor Mrs Barber will lead a music group for special morning music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
William Gardner
Christian, Evangelical United Brethren
Methodist Churches
T. D. Hersey
Barber
Moravia
Get-To-Gether Honors Rev and Mrs Strong
A Monday evening gathering at the William Woodward home honored Rev E J Strong and his wife Mrs Strong. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bernard Longley and Delbert. Mr and Mrs Clyde Warren. Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward. Mr and Mrs Keith Gladfelder and daughters Wanda MacFarland Rita and Ellis. Mr and Mrs Henry Horn. Mr and Mrs Marion Main and family. Mr and Mrs Bill Woodward Jr and family. Donna Hawk. host Mr and Mrs William Woodward and others including Natalie and Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
E. J. Strong
William Woodward
Bernard Longley
Delbert
Clyde Warren
Frank Woodward
Keith Gladfelder
Wanda MacFarland
Fay Paxston
Rita and
Ellis
Henry Horn
Marion Main
Bill Woodward Jr
Donna Hawk
Wm. Woodward
Natalie
Bruce
First Christian Church Service and Meeting Schedule
Rev Louis Schaffner and Superintendent Lois Fowler lead services with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and communion and sermon at 10 30 a m Aid group to meet at Mrs Birdie Mains Wednesday afternoon
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First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Lois Fowler
Birdie Mains
Area church notices roundup features services and events
Evangelical United Brethren and other church notices list Rev J A Ogden and Wayne Thompson as pastors with Sunday School times, morning worship, youth fellowship, and evening services. November meetings include W S W S Friday afternoon, Nov 11. family night rescheduled to Nov 16. saddle club Nov 3. Taylor aid Nov 4. annual bazaar and turkey supper Nov 8 with menu and prices for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl Tisua
W.S.W.S
Lconium Methodist Church
Wayne Thompson
MYF
E.U.B. Church
Moravia Open House Marks American Education Week
Moravia Community Schools plan activities for American Education Week from November 6 to 12 with the theme Education Adds Up. Superintendent A. R. Fenton invites parents and residents to visit the high school Monday evening and the elementary building Wednesday evening with teachers available and student work on display.
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Moravia
Schoals
A. R. Fenton
Wildflower Preservation Meeting Planned by Moravia Clubs
The Moravia Garden Club and nearby clubs call a 7 p.m. Monday meeting at the Moravia community building to discuss saving wildflowers threatened by Rathbun dam waters. A U S Army Corps of Engineers representative will advise. Local groups including the town council Booster club Hoy Scouts are invited.
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Moravia
Past Matrons Meet at Mrs Elbert Moore Home
The Past Matrons Club held its November meeting at the country home of Mrs. Elbert Moore with Mrs. Frances Burton and Mrs. J B McAlister as hostesses. The December committee planned the Christmas gathering for Tuesday December 6 at Mrs. Paul Broshars home with a 6 30 dinner and a white elephant exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Moore
Frances Burton
J. B. McAlister
Paul Broshar
Johnsons and Miller Return from Montana Trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and Mrs Theo Miller returned Friday from a visit to Montana where they toured the Free Enterprise Health Mine at Boulder They stopped to see relatives in Albin Wyoming along the way home.
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Charles Johnson
Theo Miller
Montana
Free Enterprise Health
Boulder
Albin
Wyo
Mrs. Coleman Seriously Injured In Auto Accident Sunday
Rev and Mrs Coleman and Gary were in a one car crash one mile north of Booneville while dedicating a new Allen organ at one of Coleman’s three churches. Mrs Coleman suffered multiple injuries. she remained hospitalized as a babysitter cared for Brenda Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Coleman
Gary
Booneville
Town Methodist Hospital
Brenda Joy
Coleman
Artie Broshar Celebrates 93rd Birthday at Moravia Gathering
Mrs. Artie Broshar observed her Sard birthday Sunday at a family gathering hosted by son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turner in Moravia. She lives at the Jones boarding home, a native of Appanoose County and active in the American Legion Auxiliary Basil Cowell Post No. 361 and the Eastern Star. Her children include Mrs. Dorothy Turner and Elena Schreiner, with Ivan, A. G., and Rudolph Broshar. Seventeen relatives joined, including Stella Broshar and Des Moines visitors Mrs. Clifford Rushton and Sara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Broshar
Bert Turner
Moravia
Broshar
Jones
Appanoose County
American Legion Auxiliary
Basil
Missionary
Dorothy Turner
Kenneth
Elena) Schreiner
Santa Cruz
Calif
Ivan
A. G. Broshar
Waterloo
Rudolph
San Antonio
Texas
Ivan Broshar
Coop Supper Honors Howard Smith Sunday Retiring Carrier
A cooperative supper honoring Howard Smith the rural mail carrier retiree was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone Sunday evening. A farewell gift was presented to Mr. Smith. Attendees included Mrs. Smith, the named couples, and Marchelle, with additional neighbors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Don Pettibone
Smith
Larry Brooks
Cecil Coulson
Carl Tisue
Alan
Genevieve Morgan
F. E. Wheeler
Lee Hiatt
Twentieth Century Club Meets at Mrs Bishop Home
The Twentieth Century Reading club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. D. E. Bishop's home. Eleven members answered roll call on what they learned by watching neighbors. Mrs. Marshall Perry read the secretary report and Melissa Felton gave the treasurer's report.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
D. E. Bishop
Marshall Perry
Melissa Felton
Perry
Harley Tisue
Grandma Moses
Unionville Veterans Day Supper Planned by Legion Post
Wil-Rog-Mar Unit 407 American Legion and auxiliary of Unionville Iowa announce a Veterans Day co op supper on November 11 at 6 30 p m in the Legion gym The community is invited and each family should bring their own table service The date honors veterans and their families and the sacrifices they have made today and in the past
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Wil-Rog-Mar
American Legion and Auxiliary of
Unionville
Iowa
Legion Gym
Gratitude for Support During Hospital Stay and Recovery
A note of thanks expresses appreciation for cards letters and visits while in the Ottumwa hospital and after returning home. Special thanks are given to the church for the plant and to all friends and relatives for their support.
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Ottumwa
Service member in Texas training listed with mail address
Don West, identified as BIAS and in basic training in Texas, provides his mailing address at Lackland AFB in Texas with unit and box details. The note includes his full name and service markers, along with a postal box and building number for correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don West
Texas
O.T. West
Donald E. Alf
Lackland
A.F.B
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barrows-Ellison
Albia Methodist Chapel
Wm. Tomlins
Garden Club
Rainbow Girls
Patty Rogers
Goldie Callen
Clair Callen
Iolwa City
Lola
Lois
Grace Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Phillms
Richard Tybaugh
John Veach
Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Taylor Aid
Chris Bogart
Gus Hiatt
Turner Funeral Home
20Th Century Club
Wiith
Mrs. D. &. Bishop
E ‘Rathoun Dui
Adinistration
Lake Ranger
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