Church News and Events At Local Church
W F T Evans minister leads communion and sermons. Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor meet with Core Broshar and Florente Kingery as leaders. Wednesday chair practice at Mrs R W Winters home. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon. About 60 attended the November special last week. Wilbur Kingery family receives sympathy for home loss by fire. Union Thanksgiving services Thursday evening at Church of Christ with Rev Fisher and Unton choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. T. Evans
Christian Endeavor
Core Broshar
Florente Kingery
R. W. Wintors
Ladies Aid
Wilbur Kingery
Union
Church of Christ
Rev
Fisher
Union Service and Harvest Drama Planned in Adel
United Brethren Bible School at 10 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Rov Donahoo to preach. Adel Church services at the same hour. Christian Endeavor at 6?46. A union service at M. E. Church at 7:30 p.m. featuring the Anti-Saloon League program The Harvest. Fisher, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Donahoo
Adel Church
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Bazaar
Sunday School at 9 46 a m and 10 30 a m. preaching at 11 a m by De Todd with communion. Epworth League at 6 p m. district officials in charge. Union service at 7 30 p m led by Attorney Hammond Des Moines for temperance. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m. choir at 8 p m. Wesley Chapel preaching at 9 50 a m by Dr Todd. Big bazaar and supper program at Methodist church Thursday Nov 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Todd
Epworth League
Hammond
Des Moines
Ther Temperance Cause
Wesley Chapel
Todd
Methodist Church
Thornday
Young Peoples
Community Father and Son Banqnet
Hilton
Grange Hall
Moravia Methodist Church
Community Church and Sunday School Schedules
Sunday services and meetings listed for multiple churches including Christian and M E Churches. Activities cover Sunday School mornings, evening services, Epworth League, and Boy Scout events, with numerous dates in November and December announced.
Rebekah Lodge Homecoming and Dues Night
Rebekah Lodge schedules a homecoming and dues night for next Monday urging good attendance. Attendees are asked to bring covered dishes and sandwiches and enjoy a social evening together. Separately the United Brethren Church ladies plan their annual Bazaar and Dinner on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
U. B
Plead Guilty to Charges from Gun Play at Centerville
Jim Davis, the young man who drew a gun on Frank Swaim in Centerville, pleaded guilty in court Tuesday. He was fined $25 plus costs for the incident, which stemmed from a dispute over funds Davis was collecting for the Glingman Motor Co of Ottumwa regarding earnings from an automatic phonograph installed by them in Swaim’s cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Davis
Frank Swaim
Centerville
Davis
Glingman Motor Co
Ottumwa
Swaim
Past Matrons Club Organizes New Auxiliary
Mrs Geo B Johnson hosted a Tuesday session of the Past Matrons of the O I S as Moravia Chapter members attended. Officers named for the year include President Jennie Johnson Vice President Florence Kennedy Secretary Treasurer Mary Johnson and longtime member John Rice noted as former Grand Martha. Guests included Mrs C T Slavin and Mrs Nellie Mason of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Johnson
Moravia
Eastern Star
Jennie Johnson
Florence Kennedy
Mary Johnson
John Rice
Martha
Austin Jay
R. B. Cumming
Harry Pabst
John Johnson
D. E. Bishop
G. C. Cullers
Byron Hiatt
Geo. Haldon
Minnie Hicks
Everett Kennedy
Ardoa Broshar
George Johnson
Thelma Johnson
Esat
C. T. Slavin
Nellie Mason
San Antonio
Texas
Methodist Church Bazaar and Supper Notice
Notice for a Men s Bazaar and Supper at the Methodist Church on Thursday November 20 with a chicken supper from 6 30 pm to 2 00 am Adults 35 cents and children 25 cents High school students welcome A program at 8 pm features an invocation by Rev S A Fisher music by a male quartet and readings Speakers include Rev J W Zerbe Rev L H Lanning of Centerville Attorney Charles B Miller of Alb in and Berry F Halden of Chariton All invited to the supper bazaar and free program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bazaar Goode
Atudenta
A. Fisher
Orcchestra
J.W. Zerbe
L. H. Lanning
Centerville
Charles B. Miller
Albin
Berry F. Halden
Chariton
Box Supper and Program at West Point School
West Point School hosts a Box Supper and Program led by teacher Zelda Kaster on Wednesday evening November 26. The event invites all community members to attend and enjoy student performances and a shared meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Zelda Kaster
Box Supper and Program at Fairview School
A box supper and program will be held Tuesday evening November 26 at Fairview School north of Genterville. Orpha McDanel is the teacher in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview School
Genterville
Orpha McDanel
Program Pie and Box Supper at Scattersburg School
There will be a program and box supper at the Scattersburg School on Tuesday evening November 26. Beryle Selby, teacher, will lead the event with a planned program and pie service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scattersburg
Beryle Selby
Program and Box Supper at Showers School
A program and box supper will be held at Showers School on Wednesday evening, November 2. Special guest Robert Fuster, teacher, will host the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Showers School
Robert Fuster
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
The Foster family thank relatives neighbors and friends for kindness words of comfort and sympathy during the death and burial of their husband father and brother. They also thank for the flowers and blessings.
Lynch Declamatory Contest Held At Moravia High Gym
The 22nd annual Lynch Declamatory Contest took place Friday evening in the Moravia High School gym at 7:30 with a large crowd. Winners were Louis Hughes in Oratorical, Opal Boyer in Dramatic, and Gertrude Green in Humorous. Contenders included John Johnson Luelle Caltrain Josephine Foster Vera Broshak Bonita Laglo and others coached by Mia and Lylah Simmers. Judges were Audrey Johnston Maylou Johnston and Ming Elizabeth Brasher of John Fletcher College. musical numbers by the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs directed by Gertrude Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hughes
Opal Boyer
Humerous
Gertrude Green
Jane
John Johnson
Luelle Caltrain
Josephine Foster
Vera Broshak
Bonita Laglo
Phyllis Lemaster
Burdetta McCaulley
Arlene Dodd
Dale Harrison
Harry Jennings
Genevieve Carter
Marjorie Brown
Mia
Lylah Simmers
Moravia High School
Audrey Johnston
Maylou Johnston
Ming Elizabeth Brasher
John Fletcher College
Oskaloosa
Gertrude Ellis
Have You Got A Job A Thanksgiving Appeal At Council Bluffs
A message urges readers to share wealth with the needy during Thanksgiving as many are jobless. The Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa, established 1882, asks for voluntary gifts amid winter strain to feed and shelter children. Dr Phanage and Lowa Mail Weatherly travel notes accompany the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Home
Council Blufts
Phanage
Council Bluffs
Lowa
Proclamation by the Governor Declares Thanksgiving Day
Governor John Hammill proclaims Thursday November 27 1980 a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer for Town Iowa urging residents to gather in homes or churches to give thanks for blessings, seek divine guidance, and reaffirm faith and loyalty to the nation amid a prosperous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nammiil
Town
State of
Iowa
Des Moines
John Hammill
Notice Moravia Office Closed Saturday November 22
The 20th Century Club held a pleasant evening at Mrs J B Sneed's home with several games and refreshments. Committee in charge included Reich Shull Glick Broshar Saeed and Miss Elizabeth Saeed attended as a visitor in Deg Moises Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
DK. Orelup, D. D. Ss
20Th Century Club
Mra. J. B. Sneed
Reich, Shull, Glick, Broshar
Saeed
Elizabeth Saeed Wen
Deg Moises
Kaster Family Escapes Car Wreck Near Moravia
The R. E. Kaster family narrowly avoided serious injuries when a team of horses belonging to H. W. Potts darted onto the road west of Moravia Saturday evening, forcing a crash that badly damaged their car. One horse was fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Kaster
Moravia
Potts Place
H. W. Potts
Union Prayer Meeting Is Announced
A Union Prayer Meeting led by Miss Helen Main will be held at the U. B. Church on Wednesday evening, November 26 at 7 00. The program includes songs by the congregation and quartets, prayers by Rev Donahon and Rev Hawkins, talks by Rev Fisher and Helen Main, with invitations to bring someone to the meeting for those seeking Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Main
U. B
Donahon
M. E
Hawkins
Salo
John Laws
Fisher
Christ
4-H Club Organizes in Chariton Township
On a Saturday afternoon in November a group of girls from Chariton township gathered at Mrs. Bert Nash's home to organize a girls 4-H club. Mya Allen Long of Mystic attended and helped set up the new club. Officers elected include Josephine Foster president Evelyn Stauber vice president Tressmner-jMarjory Re secretary News Reporter Gertrude Green historian Irene Mais. Mrs. Delmar Wilson agreed to serve as local leader. December meeting planned at Marjory Brown's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gield
Chariton Township
Bert Nash
Mya
Allen Long
Mystic
Josephine Foster
Evelyn Stauber
Tressmner—jMarjory Re
Gertrude Green
Irene Mais
Delmar Wilson
Marjory Brown
Thanksgiving Menu and Obituary Note from Elkhart
U. BR. Aid Thanksgiving Menu lists roast goose oyster dressing cranberry sauce baked chicken dressing mashed potatoes created peas sweet potatoes Gillet gravy harvest salad pickles celery hot rolls butter jelly mince and pumpkin pie tea coffee. Mrs J W Zerbe received a merage death of her father Daniel Paulus at Elkhart Ind left for funeral funeral held Tuesday Paulus 83 years old. Weather notes mention warm return after cold rains with snow forecast but none occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Zerbe
Daniel Paulus
Elkhart
Ind
Paulus
Wilbur Kingery Home Destroyed by Fire in Moravia
A Sunday night blaze completely destroyed the Wilbur Kingery residence in Moravia around 11 30 p m. The family escaped as the roof collapsed and interior flames spread from the inside out. Neighbors and a crowd gathered but could not stop the fire. insurance will not cover the full loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Kingery
Moravia
Kingery
M. B. Harria
Anti-Saloon League Drama Set For Union Meeting
The Moravia churches plan a joint service on Sunday evening November 23 at the Methodist church. The program features a one act drama titled The Harvest from Detroit where it debuted at the National Convention. Iowa Anti-Saloon League representatives Hammond and Coe will stage the production with various volunteers, aiming to showcase temperance themes to a likely large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Christian and
United Brethren Churches
Moravia
Anihig
Methodist Church
Detroit
Anti-Saloon League of America
My. Hammond
Mr. Coe
Des Moines
Iowa Anti- Saloon League
Friday Dinner Menu Highlights Creamed Chicken and Sides
The menu lists creamed chicken with biscuit as the main dish accompanied by sweet potatoes mashed potatoes Waldorf salad and other sides. The offering emphasizes comfort foods and classic plates for the event.
HIATTTSVILLE COMMUNITY NOTES AND VISITORS
Residents and neighbors recount visits to relatives and friends across the area. Rev B G Hawkins J W Hubalden and families attended events while Minty Callen attended the State Teachers' Convention in Des Moines. Church bazaar plans announced for Thursday. Weather caused no Wesley services last Sunday but expected attendance next Sunday for the district superintendent’s sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wadgens
Jidy
U. S
B. G. Hawkins
J. W. Ehualden
M. E. Church
Mintiy Callen
Des Moines
Paul Hiatt
J. M. Tucker
E. F. Tucker
M. E. McDane
C. S. Callen
Mintia
Lillie Callen
Wwfter Church
R. S. Coulson Hone
Harley Burton
Jean
Robert
Mar Javia
R. S. Coulson
Centerville
Julia Wood
Emsma Wood
Henry Ardean
Alfred Carlson
J. C. Neff
Bayard Neff
Harry Burton
Moravia
J.J. Burton
G. A Halden
Red
Theo Miller
Lee Thompson
Ruth
Obe Bunny
Allerton
Wesley
By. Todd
Oldest Unionville Resident Dies After Illness
Mrs. C B Vermilyea of Unionville Iowa died Sunday November 16 at 7 16 p m after about three weeks of illness due to age and complications. Born Clementine Ramsey July 27 1842 in Marshall County Tennessee she came to Iowa in 1849 with the Ramsey family. She married O B Vermilyea in December 1864 and ran the Vermilyea tavern after the Civil War. Surviving children include Fred Vermilyea Charles City Iowa Gertrude Sawyers Newton Kansas and Anna Vermilyea of Unionville plus one son Robert who died in childhood and half brother J M Miller of Unionville. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p m from the Baptist church with Rev Mott R Sawyers of Centerville officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Iowa
C. B. Vernilyea
Clementine Ramsey
David
Ann Ramsey
Marshall County
Tenn
John Millsy
Keokuk
Appanoose County
Clementine Rameey
O. B. Vermilyea
Hile
Ove
Robert
Fred Vermilyea
Charles City
Gertrude Sawyers
Newton
Kans
Anna Veitch
Miller
Rogers
Moulton
Vermilyea
Vermilyes
Presbyterian Church
Baptist
Mott R. Sawyers
Centerville
Vermilyen
Epworth League Social Meeting at Fairview Church
At Fairview Church Main Station the Epworth League held a Tuesday evening social for the youth. Led by Fourth Vice President Robert Foster Versil Kaster Mrs Bert McKern and Rev J W Zerbe the group enjoyed games and refreshments prepared by Miss Velma Whicker Virginia Eastor and Maxine Gladfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Fairview Church
Main Station
Robert Foster
Versil Kaster
Bert McKern
J. W. Zerbe
Velma Whicker
Virginia Eastor
Maxine Gladfelder
Sunday School Institute at Centerville First Presbyterian
Appanoose County Council of Religious Education schedules a Sunday School Institute at Centerville First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday Nov 25 from 2 30 to 3 30 p m for pastors superintendents secretaries treasurers teachers and children's division staff Walter Sutton General Secretary of Des Moines will attend The program is led by Mrs Georgining children's division superintendent and Rev J W Zerhe administrative superintendent for all Sunday School workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
J. W. Zerhe
Scattersburg Social News Highlights Local Visits
Mr Benson from Blakesburg visited the neighborhood Monday. Mrs I Winkleman injured her arm Saturday. Berniece Hough spent Sunday at home. Several local families including Luckmans Paxtons Stockers Ireluns Ivelans and Hough attended a Pumpkinville schoolhouse program and box supper Wednesday night. Elbert Lockman and wife plan moves to Mose Lockman place. Mrs Lockman ill. Lugisle Coltrain visited Mildred Tomlin Sunday. C Benson and Dr Gilland were Sunday visitors. Walter Harper Gerald Ivelan called at W Tomlin's. C G Adams visited W Ivelan Sunday. Mrs Roga Bhoner and Josephine visited W Irlean. E M Coursin Kenneth were in Centerville Saturday. Carl Tomlin visited her grandparents B Bayer Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Benson
Blakesburg
Mra. I. Winkleman
Berniece Hough
E.C. Luckman
Lloyd
Glen
Fay
Leo Paxton
Mia
Gomer Stocker
W. Irelun
Gerald
Curtis
Milured
Ray ‘Tondin
Pumpkinville School
Elbert Lockman
Mose Lockman
CG. A. Adama
W. Ivelan
Roga Bhoner
Josephine
W. Irlean
E. M. Coursin
Kenneth
Centerville
Carl Tomlin
B. Bayer
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Church News
United Brethren Church
Anti-Saloon League
S .A. Fisher
M. E. Church Notes
Tconium
Deonium
Christian Church
Milas Phyllia Lemaster
Kenneth Free
Father and Son
Fairview
Rebekah Notice
Rissa Foster
Henry Foster
Forest Mericle
John Eaton
Claude Wren
Olin Foster
Lynch
G. D. Lynch
Bus. Raster
BM. L. Weatherly
Rochester
Minn
M. Smith
Aster
4-H
U. BR. Aid
Hiattsville
Sunday School Institute
Scattersburg Ee
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