Monroe County 4-H elects Jerry Brown president
Jerry Brown of Franklin township was elected president of the Monroe County 4-H Boys organization in Albia on Tuesday night November 4 at Farm Bureau Hall. The meeting drew over a hundred members from county clubs. Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown, rose on a strong livestock judging record and received a judging medal during the program. New officers include Paul Wilson Hilton vice president Joe Heffron Georgetown secretary treasurer and Dom Hawbaker Urbana township reporter. Retiring officers are Tom Koseman John Berry Lee Visser and Bill Sinnott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Brown
Franklin Township
Monroe County
Albia
Farm Bureau Hall
Jerry
Lloyd Brown
Ronald Fisher
Paul Wilson
Hilton
Joe Heffron
Georgetown
Dom Hawbaker
Urbana Township
Wilson
Frank Wilson
Heffron
Francis Heffron
Hawbaker
H. W. Hawbaker
Tom Koseman
John Berry
Lee Visser
Bill Sinnott
New State
George Mosley
Farm Bureau
Bob Lott
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Richard Raymie
Mrs Richard Raymie was honored at a Friday bridal shower with more than 50 guests at the American Legion home. Hostesses included Mrs Paul Broshar Mrs Max McDonovigh Mrs Jack McDonough and Mrs Raymond Ashby. Prizes went to Mrs George Firkins and Mrs Chet Broshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Raymie
American Legion
Paul Broshar
Max McDonovigh
Jack McDonough
Raymond Ashby
George Firkins
Chet Broshar
Albig Broshar
Cente
Resolution of Respect for Donald E. Wolf Moravia Lodge
Moravia Moravia Town November 10 1952 resolution of respect notes Brother Donald E Wolf a revered member and public servant, memorial charter draped for a period, minutes to record the resolution, Moravia Union to publish. Committee members C C Coulson Howard Evans Ray Charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Antiquity
A. M
Moravia
Donald
E. Wolf
Maxon
Moravia Union
C. C. Coulson
Howard Evans
Ray Charity
Local births reported from Albia Centerville and Lake Charles
Mr and Mrs Harold Taylor welcomed a daughter born Nov 9 at Smith hospital Albia. Dennis LeRoy Gardner, an 8 lb 12 oz son, arrived Nov 8 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. A stillborn son of Mr and Mrs Walter Scott Moravia was recorded Nov 8 at Smith hospital Albia. Jacquelyn Elaine Tuttle born Nov 9 at Lake Charles Air Force Base. Grandparents listed for several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Taylor
Smith Hospital
Albla
Marvin Gardner
Dennis LeRoy
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Yvonne
Rita
Linda
Bill Gardner
Mearl Walter
Ronald
Bud” McDanel
Albia
Walter Scott
Moravia
Evan Stroud
Hillcreat Cemetery
Jack Tuttle
Jacquelyn Elaine
A. & E. Mainz
Lad
Air Force Base
Lake Charles
Ralph Futtle
Sebekahs Honor Fast Noble Grands
At a regular meeting the Rebekahs honored past Noble Grands Carrie Tisue as oldest and Bette Day as youngest. Reports on the food rummage sale and chili supper were shared by Noble Grand Lawrence Roland, followed by a social hour. Past Noble Grands present included Har ald Hudgens Roscoe Pennington Ivan Harsh Frank Wilson Lula R. Tillmont Leonard Palmer Gerald Morgan D. E. Bishop George Firkins Herb Boblenz Raymond Ashby. Roland gave remembrances. the committee Van Harsh Cecil Schrodt served chicken sandwiches and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Carrie Tisue
Bette Day
Noble Grand
Lawrence Roland
Harald Hudgens
Roscoe Pennington
Ivan Harsh
Frank Wilson
Top Bear Brings 260 At Faber Sale In Iowa Auction
A large crowd attended the Faber Spotted Poland sale near Moravia Iowa eight miles northeast on Thursday evening November 6. It was hailed by the Western Editor and Bulletin Fieldman as the largest Spot sale west of the Mississippi this season and one of the state’s four best. Thirty two boars averaged over 100 dollars with No 48 bought by Gray Brothers of Titonka for 260. Other buyers included Chas Nissan Manning Iowa paying 205 for No 32 and buyers from Minnesota Nebraska Missouri and several Iowa towns including Keystone Council Bluffs Packwood Allerton Plano Melcher Leighton Unionville Mitchellville Ottumwa Centerville Albia Seymour Blakesburg Chillicothe Bloomfield Selma Libertyville Marshalltown Mechanicsville Beech Tiffen Keswick Eddyville Afton Felrose and Moravia. Gabe Johnson Guy and Roy Ar0 were among the purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faber
Poland
Moravia
S. P. C. Bulletin
Bulletin
Mississippi
Gray Bros
Titonka
Towa
Chas. Nissan
Manning
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Missouri
Keystone
Council Bluffs
Packwood
Allerton
Plano
Melcher
Leighton
Unionville
Mitchellville
Ottumwa
Centerville
Albia
Seymour
Blakesburg
Chillicothe
Bloomfield
Selma
Libertyville
Marshalltown
Mechanicsville
Beech
Tiffen
Keswick
Eddyville
Afton
Felrose
Gabe Johnson
Guy and
Roy Ar‘0
Edwin Clark Receives Agriculture Scholarship at ISU
Edwin Clark, Moravia High School 1952 graduate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Clark, won an agricultural scholarship from Sears Roebuck valued at 200 dollars. Twenty freshmen in the Division of Agriculture at Iowa State College in Ames received the awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Clark
Keith Clark
Moravia High School
Sears, Roebuck & Company
Iowa State College
Ames
Division of Agriculture
Testament for Guyla Sue Vincent honors year of perfect attendance
Guyla Sue Vincent, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Vincent, received a New Testament from the United Evangelical Baptist Sunday School on Sunday November 9 1952 for one year of perfect Sunday school attendance. She had only one absence. Her siblings Eugene Kaylee and Joyann also received New Testaments on the first Sunday of last May for one year of perfect attendance. Eugene has a five quarter perfect record on Suntets Honor Roll and Kaylee earned a perfect quarter for Bible reading and memory verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyla Sue Vincent
Guy Vincent
Eugene
Kaylee
Joyann
Suntets
United States
Willing Workers Meet at Verta Hoffman Home
The Willing Workers club met at Verta Hoffman's home on Friday November 7. They prepared and packed 19 quarts of pumpkin for the freezer and papered one room. Clara Brown won the mystery box. A cooperative roast chicken dinner was served at noon to numerous guests including Claribel Mosley Richard Irene Summers Barbara Betty Jean Dunham Debbie Clara Brown and several others. The next meeting is set for Byrle McCombs's home on Wednesday November 19. Mr and Mrs Lowell Harris visited with Maude Coltrain and spent time with Frank Hiatts and Ernest Weary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Verta Hoffman
Clara Brown
Claribel Mosley
Richard
Irene Summers
Barbara
Betty Jean Dunham
Debbie
Des Moines
Beryl Brown
Byrle McCombs
Colleen
Mary McFatridge
Gertrude Shehan
Roscoe Argo
John, Exiine
Leo Hoffman
Churches Plan Union Thanksgiving Service
Ministers convene to schedule a union Thanksgiving service after World Community Day. Rev. W F T Evans to deliver the sermon at 7 30 p m on Wednesday November 26 at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Other Moravia pastors assist. union choir led by Mrs Ralph McDonough. James Main to preside at piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
Church of Christ
Glenn Cantrell
W. F. T. Evans
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Moravia
Ralph McDonough
James Main
Richard Raymmins Honored at Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Max McDonough hosted a supper Saturday honoring Richard Raymie and Garnet McDonough. Mrs Raymie and Mr Raymie planned trips to Des Moines and Oceanside for work and military duties, with Mrs Raymie resuming employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Raymins
Max McDonough
Pfe
Richard Raymie
Garnet McDonough
Raymie
Des Moines
Mr. Raymie
Weeiha
Oceanside
Ait
Night at New Hope Wesley Chapel Overseen by Maberry
District Superintendent Alvin T Maberry of Ottumwa will lead the New Hope Wesley Chapel church night with a cooperative supper at 6:30 p m Friday November 21 Ann Pettibone is recovering from an auto accident. Weekend visitors included Bert Meadows E A Schindler Gerald Morgan Mitzi Sawyer Lynn Sweeden Frank Rinehart Billy Cloud Lloyd Rose Bill Tuttle and others. Several local families joined guests at various gatherings around Des Moines Ames and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Alvin T. Maberry
Ottumwa
Ann. Pettibone
Ann
Bert Meadows
E. A. Schindler
Gerald Morgan
Mitzi Sawyer
Lynn Sweeden
Frank Rinehart
Billy Cloud
Lloyd Rose
Bill
Karl Tuttle
Terry
J. L. Turner
H. E. Vinzant
Juanita Dooley
Jim, Turner
Jim Melllwain
Leffert
Gerald Wilson
John Grenfell
Carol’ Spencer
Virginia
Carter Kathryn McDanel
Zell Callén
Karline ‘ Fischer
Matt Watts
Marion
Bill Callen
Eddie
Ivan Harsh
Orville Burton
Roy Scott
Jerry Goodwin
Des Moines
Norma Schrodt
Norma
Johnnie Beaton
Anna’ Hlatt
Carol Brees
Albia
Karl Fischer
Ames
Karline
Virginia Carter
Loyd Carter
Irven Kalvig
Kalvig
R. C. Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Max Rodgers
George Turner
Charles Fulton Enters Hospital for Surgery
Charles Fulton was admitted to Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville Monday evening and underwent surgery on Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fulton
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Pettibone Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Miss Ann Pettibone, who suffered a crushed left shoulder in a car accident last Wednesday, is convalescing nicely after returning home Friday to Centerville from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Pettibone
Centerville
Thank you to all who sent cards and gifts
I express gratitude to everyone who remembered me with cards and gifts received during my hospital stay and after returning home.
Church Event Notices and Bazaar Schedule
The message lists a church service for Rev. Wi Chitech and Supt. Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Communion and sermon. A Wednesday event on December 3 includes a bazaar in the church basement held in connection with the ordinary dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitech
of Christ
Miniater
Evangelical United Brethren Church Announcements
Evangelical United Brethren Church at Min mrt 7 announces Sunday classes starting at 10 oclock for all ages led by Har old Mason superintendent and Mrs Blackman chorister with Bill Bishop pianist The pastor will be on vacation next Sunday the 19th worship at 11 am followed by fellowship Regular services on Nov 23 with Thanksgiving message and W S W S Thank Offering program Ald supper and bazaar set for the 20th at Mrs Sylvia Hiatts home 715 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United ‘Brethren Church
Mt Mazowhch Se School
Har
Old Mason
Blackman
Bill Bishop
W.S
Sylvia Hiatt
Sunday as Holy Day sermon invitation
A reflection urges viewing Sunday as a Holy Day rather than weekend. The note invites attendance at Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon titled The cure for withering individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gous
Appanoobe County Methodist Church United Parishes Event Schedule
The Unionville Fairview and Wesley Chapel Methodist churches announce worship times and a Homecoming observance with a cooperative dinner. A week of activities includes MYF gatherings, district events, and food drive for Des Moines Hospital, ending Sunday November 23 with Thanksgiving and Harvest Home Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoobe County
Methodiat
Unionville
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Gerald L
Wit
Methodist
Des Moines
Hedrick
Wesley
Jay Clayworth’s
District Missionary Institute
Oskaloosa
Harvest
Program at Coulson Held Tuesday Night
The Coulson school box supper and program was held last Tuesday night October 28. Eight pupils entertained with humorous dialogues and songs. Mothers served hot dogs pie and coffee after the boxes were sold. R C Wilson acted as auctioneer and Marvalee Mikels was voted the most popular girl with Sharon Argo close second. This is Mrs. Clayworths third term at Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Nancy
Jerry
Connie Roblenz
Sharon
Gary O'Conner
Madge Lee
Patsy Mikels
R. C. Wilson
Marvalee Mikels
Sharon Argo
Jolly Dozen Meet at Taylor Home
The Jolly Dozen club met Thursday afternoon with Misses Cynthia and Zula Taylor. Rook was played and prizes were won by Clara Irelan and Mrs Homer Hamilton. Hostesses served sandwiches pickles potato chips date pudding with whipped cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Dozen
Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Rook
Clara Irelan
Homer Hamilton
Rev Muir Accepts Des Moines Church Pastorate
Mr and Mrs Gerald Morgan Mrs Eva Morgan and Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer visited Des Moines to hear Rev Mr Muir preach his first sermon as pastor of University Christian church on October 26. They had moved from Los Angeles and Eva Morgan stayed longer with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Morgan
Eva Morgan
Leonard Palmer
Des. Moines
Warner Muir
Muir
University Christian Church
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Cooperative Supper Honors Ron Lockman
A cooperative supper was held at the Gomer Stocker home Tuesday evening honoring A/2c Ron Lockman. The gathering featured visiting and lively rock socializing with many relatives and community members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Lockman
Gomer Stocker
H. H. Rushing
Goldie Lockman
Louie Long
Gale Gillen
Loren Thompson
Miley Lockman
Ray Lockman
Dogie McDanel
Mervin
Raymond Lockman
Nancy Steffen Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Ten girls helped Nancy Steffen mark her ninth birthday Saturday at her parents home. Margaret Steffen organized games as Nancy opened gifts. A birthday cake and ice cream were served to end a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Steffen
Wm. Steffen
Margaret Steffen
Nancy
Mrs Pearl Hunter Initiated Into Delta Kappa Gamma
Mrs Pearl Hunter of Blakesburg was initiated into the national sorority for teachers at the Hotel Savery in Des Moines on Saturday November 8. The ceremony closed the 1952 Iowa State Education Association convention in Des Moines with teachers from Moravia School attending. Mrs Hunter is the daughter of Frank Chambers and teaches at Blakesburg school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hunter
Blakesburg
Delta Kappa Gamma
Savory
Des Moines
Iowa State Education Association
Moravia
Rs. Hunter
Frank Chambers
Changes In Basketball Rules Are Explained
The article outlines several high school girls and boys basketball rule changes. It notes floor size adjustments for center circle jump balls, accidental touches not counting as dribbles, free throw rules including a second attempt if the first is missed, and that in final minutes and overtime personal and grabbing-in fouls are two shots. It also states free throw rules may not be waived and time may be taken between free throws with substitutes handling entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Nat
Mrs Paul Spencer Hosts E T C Club Meeting
Mrs Paul Spencer acted as hostess at an E T C club gathering Thursday afternoon. A 10c gift exchange accompanied roll call while Mrs Frank Lathen led a scripture quiz. The mystery box went to Mrs Curtis Burton. Refreshments included ground meat sandwiches cherry salad and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Spencer
Frank Lathen
Curtis Burton
Spencer
Pete Dicks Returns Home On 10 Day Leave
Richard Pete Dicks ETSN of Corpus Christi Texas arrived November 5 for a 10 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Truxton Dicks. He will report to a base in North Carolina on conclusion of his leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Pete) Dicks
ETSN
Corpus Christi
Texas
Truxton Dicks
Pete
North Carolina
Moravia Teams Victory Over Numa in Tuesday Showdown
Moravia high school dazzled with two emphatic wins over Numa. Girls 68 21 and boys 60 54 as Joyce Brain and Mitzi Sawyers lead scorers. Veak starred for the Mohawks with 16 points, while Carl Fisher added key plays as Moravia heads to Moulton Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Numa
MHS
Morayla
Joyce Brain
Mitzi Sawyer
Katie McDanel
Joyce Martin
Judy
Fern Kelly
Carole Broshar
Joyce Exline
Kathleen Halden
Betty Strunk
Loretta Helmick
McDane
Martin
Brain
John Veak
Carl Fisher
Veak
Patatl
Mohawks
Hawk
Wolf
Wilson
Bishop
Fisher
Richard Hawk
Lloyd Wolf
Moulton
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Johnny Beaton
A bridal shower was held at the Cecil Schrodt home for Mrs. Johnny Beaton of Washington DC the former Norma Schrodt Hostesses were Mrs Ernest West Mrs Orville Burton and Mrs Ivan Harsh Contests and games provided entertainment guests wrote advice or recipes for the bride Gifts were opened by Mary Schrodt Refreshments included strawberry Bavarian cream mints nuts and coffee Attendees included Thelma Hoffman Jerry Tuttle Velda Condra Dorothy Boyer Alberta Benz Blanche Kincade Edna Tuttle Garnet McDonough Bette Day Grace Kincade Mary Long Sylvia Burns Doris Woodward Lucille Carter Mildred Bishop Melissa Felton Merle Miller Doris Wilson Anna Hiatt Monica Fischer Elizabeth Turner Edith Hiatt Flossie Wilson Janet Fox Helen Callen Mardeena White from Interville and Lucille Bullard from Cincinnati Several unable to attend gifts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Schrodt
Johnny Beaton
Washington, D. C
Norma Schrodt
Ernest West
Orville Burton
Ivan Harsh
Mary Schrodt
Local Life Notes Show Visits Across Des Moines Area
Mrs Elva Potts from Los Angeles visited Harold Mason and Horton Potts in town and attended KRNT movies with relatives. Des Moines weekend visits included Mrs C L Hartinger with siblings, Duane Coffin from Promise City with grandparents W N Miller, Ted Campbell and Charles Coffin homes. Multiple town residents shared calls and suppers with kin, and illness kept Johnnie Whicker homebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Potts
Los Angeles
Calif
Harold Mason
Horton Potts
Charles
Lloydop
C. L. Hartinger
H. P. Crees
Des Moines
Duane Coffin
Promise City
W. N. Miller
Ted Campbell
Charles Coffin
Harry Felton
Bill Callen
Eddie
Udell
W. C. Bivin
Hasting
Nebra
Will Thaden
Ira Robb
W. C. Blvin
Carl Hiatt
Chet Sanders
Johnnie Whicker
Saddle Totley
C. C. Easter
Max Martin
Lola Bowersock of
Hedrick
Max Hiner
Ankeney to Hold Public Auction at Farm
Due to the sale of his farm P D Ankeney will hold an auction sale at the farm 40 miles west and south of Moravia Tuesday November 18 selling 58 head of livestock some farm machinery and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Ankeney
Moravia
Twentieth Century Club Meets at Halden Home
Mrs J W Halden and Mrs Ben Williams co hosted a Twentieth Century club meeting held Tuesday afternoon at the Halden home. The roll call featured a patriotic poem. Secretary duties were covered by Mrs Ira Robb in Mrs Cody Luse’s absence. Mrs Charles Coffin discussed local American Legion Auxiliary activities and Gray Lady work. Mrs Harry Felton summarized her trip east and will finish the account at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Halden
Ben Williams
Twentieth Century Club
Halden
Ira Robb
Cody Luse
Charles Coffin
American Legion Auxiliary
Harry Felton
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Mary Lockwood
Clover Leaf club met Mary Lockwood on November 5. Members worked on a quilt top and elected officers: President Nona Dicks, Vice President Van Chile Tarbell, Secretary Helen McAninch, Assistant Secretary Martha Masaman, Treasurer Fern Penfield, Assistant Treasurer Mabel Moore. Next meeting set for November 19 at Mabel Moore's home. A family party was held at the schoolhouse on November 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lockwood
Clover Leaf Club
Nona Dicks
Vanchile Tarbell
Helen McAninch
Martha Masaman
Fern Penfield
Mabel Moore
Women’s Society of World Service to Meet Friday
The Women's Society of World Service of the E. U. B. church will meet at 7 15 p m Friday with Mrs. Emery Hiatt for the November Thank offering meeting and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
E. U. B. Church
Emery Hiatt
Gratitude for cards and flowers after illness
Mrs. Howerd Besco expresses thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for cards letters and flowers received during recent illness. They were greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howerd Besco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jerry Brown Monroe
Sebekahs
Lowell Harris
Maude Coltrain
Frank Hiatts
Ernest Weary
Churches Plan Union Thanksgiving Service
Cagacae
Iconium Methodist
Taylor
Rev. Muir
Hunter
E.T.C
James Strautman
John Card
Strautman
Almont Main
Knoxville
Veterans Hospital
Birdie Main
Ray Harris
Dwight Main
Dean Wolf
Ft. Madison
Don Wolf
Lloyd
Frank Swaim
Harry Pabst
Amy Lockman
Clara Trelan
Flora Jones
Vess Hiatt
Josephine Charity
Mouton
Rock
Bert Turner
C. A. Turner
Turner
Century Club
Eitta Halden
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