Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Moravia Union in Moravia, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 39 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1957

Page

4

Carrie Turner obituary and funeral plans announced

Carrie B. Gilliland Turner died Saturday at Monroe County Hospital Albia after long ill health. Born May 17 1869 in Franklin Township Monroe County Iowa she was 88. Survived by son Ralph Turner daughter Ruth McCond four stepchildren and many grandchildren and siblings Roy Gilliland Nellie Thompson. Funeral Monday at Iconium Methodist Church Rev Banks Doggett officiating Turner Funeral Home in charge burial in Teonium Cemetery.

Carrie B. Gilliard Turner Monroe County Albia Carrie’ KE. Gilliland Linzey and Esther Gray Gilliland Franklin Township Iowa James F. Turner Ralph Turner Ruth McCond Moravia Laura Vosburgh Bussey Pearle Free Fern Callen I¢onutn Lloyd Turner Glendale Arizona Gennie Sheldon Nelile Thompson Tronium Roy Gilliland Methodist Church Nellie Thompson Iconium Methodist Church Banks Doggett Turner Funeral Home Teonium Cemetery

November 21 Annual Alfalfa Banquet in Centerville

The Bist annual alfalfa banquet will occur Thursday night November 21 in Centerville. Mylan Ross of Pillsbury Mills will speak, Lincoln Auld hosts, and the program includes decor and contest winner identifications. Twenty nine fields entered the alfalfa contest with ten prizes and eight Conservationist awards to be given.

Pillsbury Mills Lincoln Auld Walter Hoover H. H. Hines Wallace Koestner Ralph Krenzin Extension Service Agronomial Harold Holder District Soil Commissioners

Rebekah Meeting Honors 25 Year Members

Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting presided by Mrs. G A Turner. Mrs. Lula Tillmont led a ceremony honoring twenty five year or more members. Mrs. Mettie Roland read a poem. Honorees included Nell Utterback Effie Gollaher B E ae Roscoe Pennington Roy Ellison Mabel Wakefield C 4 Turner Carl Black Nina Gould. Social hour offered homemade doughnuts coffee and mints by Lou Stocker Clara Ire.

Moravia Rebekah G. A. Turner Lula Tillmont Mettie Roland Rebekah Nell Utterback Effie, Gollaher B. E Roscoe Pennington Roy Ellison Mabel Wakefield Turner Carl Black Nina Gould Yen Lou Stocker Clara Ire

Heartfelt thanks for hospital visitors and well wishes

A message expressing gratitude to friends who sent greetings and called during a hospital stay. The thanks emphasize how much the thoughtful gestures were appreciated and valued.

Birthday Thanks From Mary Ellen Lathen

Mary Ellen Lathen expresses gratitude for thoughtful cards and well wishes on her birthday, noting the kindness of fifty people who remembered her celebration.

Mary Ellen Lathen

Boosters to Hold Dinner at Teonium Methodist Church

Booster club members and their wives will meet for the November gathering and dinner at the Teonium Methodist church tonight, Thursday, at 7 o clock.

Booster Olus Teonium Boosters Teonium Methodist Church

Waubon sie Scout Meeting Nov 19 at Centerville

Waubon sie District of the Southern Town Council Boy Scouts of America holds its annual meeting at the Continental Hotel in Centerville on Tuesday evening November 19 with dinner at 7 00 p m All Scouters and cabbets and their spouses are invited Election of district officers for 1958 plus a program by Eagle Scout Ron Hullinger of Leon who will show Europe trip photos From Valley Forge Jubilee England to a Europe tour in August and home in September Waubon sie District includes Appanoose Wayne and Monroe counties Tickets available from Larry Brooks

Waubonsie Southern Tawn Council Boy Scouts of America Continental Hotel Centerville Scouters Cibbbets Ron Hullinger Leon Europe Ron Valley Forge England Whitbonsie Appanochse Wayne Monroe Larry Brooks

Old Age Assistance and Related Aid Totals by County

October aid figures show state Old Age Assistance reaching 38 175 recipients with total funds of 2 563 932 dollars and an average grant of 67 16. Appanoose County lists 763 recipients averaging 64 35 dollars for a total of 49096 dollars. Other programs include Aid to Dependent Children and Aid to the Blind with county and state breakdowns.

Appanoose County Rippanoose Appandose

Plans Made For ACP Program In 1958 Iowa

The 1958 cost-sharing agricultural conservation program emphasizes long term benefits and production adjustment. County plans mirror the state guide, to be set after a district Ottumwa meeting on November 12 with ASC officials, extension and SCS staff. Appanoose County will be represented by Doyle N Anderson, Dallas F Walker, Guy W Argo, Loyd N Carter, Betty M Brown, L Maxine Main, Harold Holder, Wm E Stark, and Dean Schlapia.

ASC Ottumwa Iowa Appanoose County Doyle N, Anderson Dallas F. Walker Guy W. Argo Loyd N. Carter Betty M. Brown L. Maxine Main ACP Harold Holder Extension Service Wm. E. Stark SCS Dean Schlapia FHA Soils District

Hospital thanks from Mrs. Helen O’Conner

Mrs. Helen O Conner expresses gratitude for cards calls flowers and kindness shown during her hospital stay and after returning home to her family PEL HAKEARY accompanying notes

Moravia Girls Rally In Loss To Mystic 22 24

Moravia girls fought to the finish against Mystic, losing in the final seconds 22 to 24. Key defenders Sandy Walker Mary DuVall Karen Scott and Diana Burton held the defense while Van Dorin led scoring with 10 points followed by Mosley 5 Gardner 3 Woodward 2 Paxston 4. The forward end featured Jean Taylor Leta Long and strong team improvement was noted.

Moravia Girls Mystic Girls Sandy Walker Mary DuVall Karen Scott Diana Burton van Dorin Mosley Gardner Woodward Paxston Jean ‘Taylor Leta Long Karen Woodward

Mohawks Cruise Past Mystic 90 to 28 in Boosting Win

The Mohawks delivered a fast paced win over Mystic, 90 to 28. By first quarter end they led clearly, 39 to 8 at halftime, and maintained the scoring surge into the third. Lindley led with 22 points, Vincent 14, Pfannebecker 13, McDanel and Hinoter each 12. Mystic’s Moor Iman scored 16. Coach Arnold used the reserves in the fourth as Moravia sealed the victory.

Mystic Arnold Lindley Vincent Pfannebecker McDanel Hinoter Moor Iman Moravia

Helen McAninch Elected Clover Leaf Club President

The Clover Leaf Club held its November meeting with Mrs. Frank Tarbell. Officers were elected: Helen McAninch president, Helen Printy vice president, Edith Callen secretary, Janet Massman treasurer, Mabel Moore reporter. A cooperative supper for host families was planned.

Clover Leaf Club Frank Tarbell Mansel Tarbell Ware Mabel Moore Edith Callen Nona Dicks Lillian “Fenton Helen McAninch Helen Printy Janet Mass

Progressive Club Meeting at Mrs Loyd Carters Home

The Progressive club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Loyd Carter. Bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Gerald Morgan Mrs Theo Miller and Mrs Bertha Broghar. Refreshments included date cake topped with whipped cream and coffee.

Loyd Carter Gerald Morgan Theo Miller Bertha Broghar

November NFMS met at Church of the Nazarene

The November meeting of the N. F. M. S. was held Wednesday evening at the Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. LaVerne Smith presided and led two hymns, opening prayer by Mrs. Henry Horn. A scripture on thankfulness was read followed by group prayer. The society sent a warm sweater to a missionary. Mrs. Frank Woodward led the Japan study.

Church of the Nazarene LaVerne Smith Henry Horn

Hiatt to undergo surgery in Ottumwa Friday

Vess Hiatt submitted to surgery Friday at the Ottumwa hospital in Ottumwa. He is recuperating nicely. Mrs. Cynthia Callen was pleasantly surprised on her 85th birthday anniversary Thursday when a lovely dinner was held at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Zell Callen. Guests were her sister, Mrs. Clara Le master and nieces, Mrs. Theo, Miller, Bertha and Mabel Coulson and Lilly Callen.

Vess Hiatt Ottumwa Hospital Ottumwa Cynthia Callen Zell Callen Clara Lemaster Theo, Miller Bertha Mabel Coulson Lilly Callen

Their Churches Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Times

Rev Lyrnt J Kng pastor leads Sunday School 10 am morning worship 11 am evening service 7 30 pm midweek Thursday November 14 7 30 pm council meeting Monday November 18 7 30 pm

Evangelical United Brethren Church Lyrnt J. Kng Carl van Zante

First Christian Church Schedule and Leaders

Donald Plum serves as pastor with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Communion followed by a flannel graph lesson led by Mrs Perry. Family Night cooperative supper planned for Wednesday November 20 at 6:30 p.m.

First Christian Church Donald Plum Birdie Main Perry Leader

Church program details at Nazarene church

Pastor Rev H LaVern Smith and Superintendent Frank Woodward present Sunday schedule with 10:00 am Sunday school 11:00 am morning worship 6:45 pm NY PF S Service 7:30 pm evening evangelistic and 7:30 pm Wednesday Hour of Prayer services.

Church of the Nazarene H. LaVern Smith Frank Woodward N.Y

Grace Methodist Church Event Notices

Grace Methodist details the church schedule with Rev John Grenfell and Rev Howard Huff speaking. Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Chili and oyster soup supper Friday Nov 15 at 5:30 p.m. special prayer services Monday Nov 18 and Tuesday Nov 19. W S C S meeting Wednesday Nov 20.

Grace Methodist John Grenfell Delmar Dowd Howard Huff Davenport Daphne Prough

Grace Methodist Church Services at Main Station

Grace Methodist Church led by Rev. Glen Lochhead offers Sunday worship at 9 40 a.m. with Sunday school at 9 00 a.m hosted by Mr Kermit Gladfelder the Sunday school superintendent.

Patrview Grace Methodist Church Glen Lochhead Kermit Gladfelder

Women’s Society meets with Mrs Tisue for service

The Women’s Society of World Service of the E U B church met Friday evening with Mrs Carl Tisue for the regular monthly and Thank offering service on the theme Christ the Church and Race. President Zell Callen led, 13 members and 4 guests attended, and plans were made for the December 11 meeting featuring Miss Doris Schneider as guest speaker.

Women's Society of World Service E. U. B. Church Carl Tisue Zell Callen Doris Schneider

Twentieth Century Reading Club Meets With Mrs Dodd

The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John L. Dodd. Roll call described interesting towns visited in Iowa. The program, led by Mrs. Harley Tisue, studied vacation spots in Iowa.

Twentieth Century Reading Club John L. Dodd Roll Call Iowa Harley Tisue Towa

Local Iowa City Students Boost University Enrollment

Enrollment at the University of Iowa rises from 9,901 last year to 10,254 this fall, a gain of 353. Three years ago 8,414 students were enrolled, up 1,840. Local names include Irvin E. Faber engineering, Charles Horn engineering, Kester Gladfelder pharmacy, and Wm. P. Rogers graduate course.

University of Iowa Iowa City Irvin E. Faber Charles Horn Kester Gladfelder Wm. P. Rogers Graduate Coure

Thankful note from Mary Ward for hospital gifts

Mary Ward expresses gratitude for the many cards gifts and thoughts received during her hospital stay and after returning home.

Mary Ward

Wednesday Evening School Program Observed

The local post office invites the public to a school program in observance of American Education Week. The school building and grade rooms open at 6 45 with the program in the gym starting at 8 15. Parents receive a special invitation.

Sewing and Timber Adult Class Topics

The Thursday night class will cover automatic sewing with Glenn Hayereen and Susan Walker from Centerville conducting demonstrations. Forester Don Campbell will discuss timber possibilities for the area. The class on Nov. 21 is postponed due to the Centerville alfalfa banquet. a new date will be announced.

Glenn Hayereen Susan Walker Centerville Don Campbell

Polio Meeting Held in Centerville Youth Center

Mrs. Art Fox Mrs. Mervin Ellison Mrs. Jay Oehler and Mrs. Clell Blumer attended a polio meeting Tuesday evening at the Centerville Youth Center. A film Survival Is Not Enough was shown and plans for January Polio Drive were discussed. Moravia contributed the second highest amount in the county last year. Everyone is urged to get polio shots.

Art_Fox Mervin Ellison Jay Oehler Clell Blumer Centerville Moravia

Jolly Dozen Meet With Taylor Sisters Hosts

The Jolly Dozen club met Thursday afternoon with Cynthia and Zula Taylor as hostesses. The afternoon was spent playing rock with prizes won by Clara Irelan and Mrs Frank Swalm. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served at the close.

Jolly Dozen Cynthia Zula Taylor Clara Irelan Frank Swalm

Fire department responds to Iconium fires Tuesday

Moravia fire department was called about 4 15 Tuesday afternoon to the John Morrow home in Iconium where a brick chimney in the attic fell and fire spread between walls. Volunteer crews plus a bucket brigade kept the blaze under control before Moravia arrived. A water truck aided a fire at Wilbur Miller property where a leaf fire threatened a driveway bridge. Assistance was also needed for a bonfire at the rear of Winslet's store and pool hall Tuesday.

Moravia Fire Department John Morrow Iconium Moravia Department Wilbur Miller Winslet

Local social notes from Promise City and surrounding area

Mrs. Carl Coffin of Promise City visited her mother Mrs. W N Miller and Eleanor from Thursday to Saturday. Friends and neighbors hosted ice cream and cake for Cynthia Callen's birthday. Mary Rose Main travels to Philadelphia for the National Girl Scout convention November 8 to 18. Jerry Houser’s 12th birthday celebrated at a dinner with Charles Coffin family. Ames garden club events drew Mrs Zell Callen and Miss Blanche Graham. Curtis Burton returns home after months visiting family in Wyoming and Nebraska.

Carl Coffin Promise City W. N. Miller Eleanor Ruth Hammond Anna Smith Howard Carson Cynthia Callen Hana Hainline Newton Jennie Pollard Mary Rose Main Philadelphia Almont Main Davenport Garland Houser Joyce Jerry Centerville Charles Coffin Jerry Houser Max McDonough Zell Callen Blanche Graham Ames Federated Garden Clubs of Towa Memorial Union Yowa State College Moravia Garden Club Larry Tadlock Curtis Burton Preston Hiatt Wheatland Wyo Carl Davis Nebraska

Funeral Rites Held at Centerville for Gene Tsue and Son

Moravia mourns as Gene Tsue Marjorie Seeley Tsue and son David die in a mid state auto crash near Bussey junction on Highway 60. Dr. Harry Cloyed of Ottumwa also killed. Rites held at Grace Tabernacle Centerville with Rev. Stan Benson. burial in Hillcrest Moravia.

Moravia Gene Tsue David Bussey Knoxville Harry Cloyed Ottumwa Cloyed Carl Cloyeds E. G. Hawk Tisues Gdt Dr. Cloyeds Tisue William Eugene Tisue Appanoose County Iowa Marjorie Louise Seeley Tisue Mystic Gon David Gene Gus Tisue Marjorie Seeley Lewis Seeley Christ Paul Phil Marshal Roger Marjorie Edward Charles Albert Centerville Harold Brazil Leah Tisue Ronald Tisue Leo Easter Afton Max Stover Denver Colorado Sernieces Grace Tabernacle Centerle Stan Benson Turner Funeral Home Hillcrest Cemetery

Farmers And Social Security in Monroe County

Monthly social security benefits reach 36791.00 for Monroe County residents with 339 local farmers applying since January. Ottumwa office accounted for over sixty percent of 4900 total applications in 1957. 204 farmers in the county filed benefits. During ten months, 693 individuals visited the post office for advice and assistance. A series of articles will explain farm partnerships, material participation, farm employment, retirement, and required documents to speed entitlement and early benefits.

Monroe County Ottumwa Social Security Office

Tisue Family and Friends Attend Services and Visits

Des Moines residents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Tisue and Mrs. Frances Spears joined the Tisue funeral and visited Carl Tisue's home. J. T. Van Dorin and Lowell Van Dorin hosted and visitors from Ottumwa called on Leo Van Dorin. Rural Moravia teachers attended a state meeting in Des Moines. Carl Tomlin visited Keith Roberts at a hospital. Grant Tadlock and Naomi joined Sunday dinner at the Carl Tisue home.

Clifford Tisue Des Moines Frances Spears Levitia Carl Tisue Harley Tisue Tisue J. T. van Dorin Lowell van Dorin Fred van Dorin M. E. Boardman Boardmans Arch Billings Janella Delbert Ottumwa Leo van Dorin Ardis Walter Vina Taylor Irene Yates Moravia Carl Tomlin Keith Roberts Methodists Hospital Grant Tadlock Naomi

E U B Dinner Menu Featured by Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the E U B church will serve a public noon dinner on Wednesday November 20. Menu includes creamed chicken and biscuits mashed potatoes gravy green beans apple salad pumpkin pie and whipped cream with coffee.

Ladies Aid of E U. B. Church

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Neighbors and Helpers

The Gus Tisue and Lewis Seeley Families express heartfelt thanks for flowers food money and help given for the children’s care. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Carl Black for devoted services and to all who offered love kindness and sympathy.

Edetnette Carl Black Gus Tisue Lewis Seeley

Sew and 80 Club Hosts Friday Night Party

Mrs Frank Wilson assisted Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward in entertaining Sew and So club members at the Woodward home Friday evening Nov 8 Rock was the diversion with five tables at play Mrs John Van Zante held high score for the ladies and Ralph Turner won the mens prize Mrs Carl Van Zante received the traveling prize Pumpkin pie with whipped cream nuts and coffee were served Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward and son attended the event

Frank Wilson Harry Woodward Woodward Rock John van Zante Ralph Turner Carl van Zante Ron Woodward and Son

Felkner Shows Films At Family Church Night

About fifty people attend the Methodist family church night on Wednesday in Centerville. Barney Felkner presents films after a cooperative supper. Guests include Mrs. Felkner and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoover of Centerville. Committee members are Mrs. James Wilson, Mrs. Bertha Bro shar, Mrs. Rowena McFatridge, Mrs. Harold Prough, Nancy Turner and Diana Burton.

Methodist Family Church Barney Felkner Centerville Felkner Walter Hoover James Wilson Bertha Broshar Rowena McFatridge Harold Prough Nancy Turner Diana Burton

Newborns James Allan and Chrng Rollie Reported in Centerville

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer Jr announce the birth of a son, James Allan, on Tuesday November 12 at St Josephs hospital Centerville weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents Esta West Unionville and Mrs. Paul Spencer Moravia. Also Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonough announce a son born November 7 at St Josephs Centerville, weight 0 pounds 0 ounces, named Chrng Rollie. Grandparents Mrs. Lester Brain Moravia and Mrs. Irene Bower Coon Rapids.

Paul Spencer, Jr St. Josephs Hospital Centerville James Allan Robin Esta West Unionville Paul Spencer Moravia Jack McDonough St. Joseph Hospital Rollie Lester Brain Irene Bower Coon Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carrie Turner Pel Hakeary Mrs Helen O'Conner B. B Progressive Club WN. FM Care Tisue Callen Lynn King Ralph Davis Maude Coltrain 20Th Century John Dodd State University OF Iowa Taylor Gene Tssue Thanes 80 Club Flight Stork
Search Courier

Search the Moravia Union Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Moravia Union?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication