Peoples Bank Opens New Quarters With Open House
Peoples National Bank of Albia unveils its modern new quarters on the southeast corner of the Albia square with opening at 9:00 am Friday. The remodel features five teller booths, private rooms for directors and attorneys, expanded deposit boxes, a large waiting area, night depository, new exterior in India limestone, and a staff ready to serve in a bright yellow and blue interior. Open house Friday and Saturday will offer coffee and cookies as customers tour the facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples National Bank of
Albia
Albia Square
King
Emnatic
Iam
Peoples National Bank
Bank
Della Vedova Bros
Jaeger Manufacturing Company
Des Moines
Ivan Walter
Moravia
Robert Bates
J. E. King
W. A. Smith
W. P. Judge
J. W. Hurst
Chester Woodcock
E. W. Baxter
Esther Larson
Lester Poole
Barbara Worth
Helen Kellner
Janet Witham
Priscilla Hammond
Fall Festival Notice Meeting for 1954 officers
The community meeting at the Community building starts at 7 30 p m on Friday November 20 to elect officers for the 1954 Fall Festival and to lay initial festival plans. All interested in the festival are invited. R R Pennington president.
Rev Cox to Speak at Union Thanksgiving Service
Rev Ray Cox of the Nazarene church will speak at the Union Thanksgiving service at 7 30 PM Wednesday November 25 at the Methodist church. The Union Choir directed by James Main will sing two numbers We Gather Together to Ask God s Blessings and Now Thank We Our God.
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Ray Cox
the Nazarene Church
Union
Methodist Church
James Main
Taylor-Aid All Day Meeting Nov 11 at Condra Home
Taylor-Aid held an all day meeting on November 11 for a cooperative dinner at Velda Condra’s home. Lucille Carter and Monica Fischer demonstrated at a Centerville broiler meeting. The afternoon included selecting nuts for the hostess. A Christmas capsule friend exchange is planned for December 9 at Monica Fischer’s home.
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Taylor-Aid
Velda Condra
Lucille Carter
Monica Fischer
Centerville
Earl Boyer
Maryin Morris
Vickie
Theo Miller
Geo. Turner
Earl Fischer
Lute Hiatt
B. L. Meadows
Loyd Carter
Bob
Harold Prough
Lynn
Penny
Cecil Schrodt
Don Pettibone
van Lemaster
John Beaton
Jackie
Kenneth Condra
Minnie Ann
Song of Thanksgiving headline at Women's Society meeting
The Women's Society of World Service met at Mrs. Emery Hiatt's home for the November meeting and Thank-offering service titled Song of Thanksgiving. Mrs. Charles Coffin led, Mrs. Albert Veach read scripture, with guests Miss Delma Veach and Mrs. R. C. Hart. The next meeting is set for 2 pm Friday December 11 at Mrs. Harold Mason's home.
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Women’s Society of World Service
Emery Hiatt
Charles Coffin
Albert Veach
Delma Veach
Des Moines
R. C. Hart
Harold Mason
Birthday thanks note from Mollie Main to friends and relatives
Mollie Main expresses gratitude for the birthday cards and gifts from friends and relatives, noting their thoughtfulness and appreciation for the remembrance.
Legion Auxiliary Reports Fund Drives and Gifts
The Moravia Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at the Legion home with Mrs. Andy Mosley presiding. Reports show Defense Funds drive totaling 85 dollars, a Monday benefit party netted about 25 dollars, and 13 candy boxes packed for overseas troops. Gifts for the Veterans hospital gift shop were approved, blue lady service hours totaled 28 by Mrs. Kin Cade, and a program on Religion in American Life was followed by traveling bingo and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Andy Mosley
Moravia
Garnet McDonough
J. B. Oehler
Howard Smith
Treasury
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Ernest Kincade
John Veach
Roy Matherly
Alva Criddlebaugh
Bill Callen
Claudia Swaim to Wed November 28
Mr and Mrs Claude Jack Swaim of Oceanside California announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Claudia Carleen to Jack Clide Oseena. The ceremony will be Saturday afternoon November 28 at the Elke temple in Oceanside with a 5 PM reception. Miss Swain is the granddaughter of Frank Swaim and has been raised and educated in California. The couple will reside at 525 South Ditmer St Oceanside California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Jack) Swaim
Oceanside
Calif
Claudia Carleen
Jack Clide Oseena
Elke Temple
Miss Swailm
Frank Swaim
California
South Ditmer St
Ocegnaside
Members of E. T. C club hold covered dish luncheon
Members of the E. T. C club motored to the home of former member Mrs. John Horstman north of Centerville for a covered dish luncheon and a regar meeting. Mrs. Almont Main led the entertainment and Mrs. Albert Veach guessed the mystery box. Guest Mrs. Walter Busch of Wiggins, Colorado attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C Club
John Horstman
Centerville
Almont Main
Albert Veach
Walter Busch
Wiggins, Colo
Joyce Brain Presented F F A Queen's Jacket
Moravia F F A held its November meeting in the Ag room with many members and Mr. Thorson present. District supervisor Barton attended for the opening. They discussed a chapter party and banquet speaker. Joyce Brain was presented the Queen's jacket by President Paul Wilson. Candy bars were served at the close.
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Moravia F. F. A
Thorson
Barton
Jim Archer
Joyce Brain
Paul Wilson
Jack Wilson
Service News Of Local Reservists And Furloughs
Pvt Veril Kaster ends a one day furlough with his father James Kaster and sister Mrs Charles Broshar then heads to Ft. Sil Ohio for a one week housing in Field Artillery Communications He was at Ft Riley Kansas for basic training and schooling Johnnie Kester son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Kaster was inducted November 2 and sent to Ft Leonard Wood for basic training Also Pvt Donald B Kaster U S 55388904 Co D 88 Recon Bn 2nd PIRT 6th Armored Division Fort Leonard Wood Mo arrives with address listed Private Johnnie Hiner formerly with the 134 Signal Company 1st Cavalry Division in Japan has returned home with wife and daughter and visited Lew Hiner at Oakdale Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veril Kaster
James Kaster
Charles Broshar
Kaster
Ft. Sil
Ohii
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Joonie Kester
Mas
Forrest Kaster
Ft. Leonard Wood
Donald B. Kaster
U.S
Pir
Fort Leonard Wood
Pic
Johnnie Hiner
Japan
1St Cavalry Division
Camp Carson
Colo
Johnette
Lew Hiner
Oakdale
Maple Grove P T A Meets at Schoolhouse
The Maple Grove P T A held its second meeting at the schoolhouse on November 21 with Fern Hudgens leading the business portion in the president and vice president's absence. Plans were made for a Christmas gathering on December 23. Social time featured Reva DuVall and Mildred Hayes serving pie, coffee, and cocoa. Attendees included Fern Hudgens and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Walter and daughters, Keith and Earl Arnold, Reva and Helen Duvvall, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Tadlock, Trene and Sue, Mildred Hayes and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Bud McDanell.
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Maple Grove
P.T.A
Fern Hudgens
Reva DuVall
Mildred Hayes
Fern Huytgens
Gary
Bud Walter
Keith
Earl Arnold
Reva
Helen DuvVall
Grant Tadlock
Trene
Sue
Mildred Hayes and Sons
Mra
Bud Mc- Danel
20th Century Meets At John Dodd Home
Thirteen members of the 20th Century club met at Mrs. John Dodd’s farm home for the regular gathering. Mrs. Ira Robb led the meeting with letters from Mrs. T. R. Gardner of Yakima and Mrs. Cody Luse, visiting with her mother Mrs. W. H. George and brother Dr. Clark George who is ill in Fairfield’s Jefferson County Hospital.
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20Th Century Club
John Dodd
Ira Robb
T. R. Gardner
Yakima
Wash
Cody Luse
W. H. George
Clark George
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Robb
Lester Sawyer
Charles Coffin
Arlington
Harry Glick
Billy Wilson
Sheila
Dianne
Family Dinner Held at Leo Thompson Home
A cooperative dinner gathered relatives at the Leo Thompson home near Ottumwa on Sunday. Attendees included Miss Ruth Thompson of Des Moines, Paul Burns, Leon Burns and family of Centerville, Mrs. Mary Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Rusgerl Burns and children, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Underwood and family of Moravia, and Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Kelley and Debbie of Blakesburg. Plans were made for the annual Christmas gift exchange.
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Leo Thompson
Ottumwa
Ruth Thompson
Des Moines
Paul Burns
Leon Burns
Centerville
Mary Burns
Rusgerl Burns
Roy Underwood
Moravia
Herschel Kelley
Debbie
Blakesburg
Birthdays and family gatherings noted in Des Moines region
Mrs Richard Raymie and Debbie Dagle of Des Moines visited over the weekend with their mother and grandmother Mrs Garret McDonough. Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim hosted an oyster supper on Monday to honor the birthday anniversaries of Mrs Gus Johnson on Nov 14 and Mrs Homer Hamilton on Nov 18. Other guests included Gus Johnson and daughter Zelma of Albia and Mr Hamilton. Mrs Georgia Frank of Travoli, Ir arrived Tuesday to visit sister Mrs W W Murdy and Mr Murdy. At the Leonard Palmer home, Mr and Mrs C W Craver were called to Mt Union Tuesday by the death of Mrs Craver's brother in Pueblo Colorado. She was called to be with her mother Mrs Jessie Collins. The son will be brought back to Iowa for funeral services and burial this week.
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Richard Raymie
Debbie Dagle
Des Moines
Garret McDonough
Frank Swaim
Gus ‘Johnson
Homer Hamilton
Gus Johnson
Zelma
Albia
Hamilton
Georgia Frank
Travoli
W. W. Murdy
Mr. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
C. W. Craver
Mt. Union
Moravia Girls Split Wins With Udell And Moulton Opponents
Moravia girls edged Udell 43 36 in overtime after a tough, low scoring game and then defeated Moulton 45 38 in a separate clash. Wanda Jordan led Moravia with 17 points, Joyce Martin added 12, while Mitzi Sawvel struggled at the line. Moravia boys lost to Udell and later fell to Moulton 45 39 as fouls and free throws dominated the contest. Wilson led Moravia in scoring with 11 in the Udell affair, and Bishop paced the early 12 point burst against Moulton.
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Morayla Cage
Udell
Moravia Girls
Mohawks
Mitzi Sawvel
Sawyer
Wanda Jordan
Joyce Martin
Joyce Brain
Moravia
Fern Kelley
Broshar
McDanel
Moulton
Mitzi Sawver
Kelley
Strunk
Moravia Mohawks
Moulton Boys
Woodward
Wilson
Bishop
Moravia Boys
Tomlin
McCord
P. D. Woodward
Stockholders Vote to Sell 100000 Shares at Iowa Southern
James A. Bradley of Iowa Southern Utilities states 492,481 shares were represented at the November 12 special meeting, about 80 percent of the stock. Stockholders approved increasing authorized common shares by 300,000, from 800,000 to 1,100,000, and authorized issuance of future shares. Par value is $15, with current market around $20-$21. A registration statement covers public offering of 100,000 shares to fund planned additions costing about $9,000,000 over next 12 to 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities
Christmas Seals Mailed This Week in Appanoose County
Appanoose county residents received 6000 sets of the 1953 Christmas seals early this week. Recipients are urged to use the seals and contribute generously to fight tuberculosis and heart disease. Proceeds support the Iowa Heart Association and county tuberculosis associations with the Double-Barrel Cross Seal.
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Appanoose County
Iowa Heart Association
The
Heart Association
Johnnie Hiner Honored at Family Dinner Return from Overseas
Mr. and Mrs. Max Hiner hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Johnnie Hiner who returned Saturday from overseas duty and received his discharge at Camp Carson Cole. Attending were Mrs. Johnnie Hiner Johnette Lew Hiner and Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hiner of Oakdale the latter family visiting relatives.
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Max Hiner
Johnnie Hiner
Camp Carson, Cole
Johnette
Lew Hiner
Oakdale
Johnnie
So and Sew Club Meeting at Trenton Wilsons
The So and Sew club met Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Wilson. Co-hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Carl VanZante. Prizes in rock went to Mrs. Ralph Shelquist and Harold Mason. Frank Wilson won the traveling prize. Refreshments included pecan pie, chicken sandwiches, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So and Sew Club
Trenton Wilson
Carl VanZante
Rock
Ralph Shelquist
Harold Mason
Frank Wilson
Card of Thanks from Ben Williams in Kirksville
Ben Williams expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards letters and visited during his stay at Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri. He also thanks neighbors for their kindness and help while he was away, saying it was greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Ben Williams
Flight of the Stork Birth Announced in Ottumwa
Norma Lee Faber arrived at Ottumwa hospital on November 11 1953 weighing 6 pounds 10 1/2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R Faber and Mrs Ida Griffin. Sally Jane Lockman born November 11 at 7 20 am in Squires Missouri weight undisclosed. Siblings greet, Raul and Sally Jane Lockman grandparents.
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Norma Lee
Dallas Faber
Ottumwa Hospital
R. 5. Faber
Ida Griffin
Floyd Lockman
Squires
Sally Jane
Raul Lockman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peoples Bank
R. R. Pennington
Mollie Main
Claudia Swaim
BE. T. C
Maple Grove P.T.A
20Th Century
Udell and
Jay L. Wilson
Iawa
Wilson C. Gammon
Okinawa
19Th
North Korea
United Nations
Far East Air Forces
United States Air Force
Merced
Wilasa
Alan
Trenton Wilsons
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