Seventeen Attendents At Adult Evening Courses
Seventeen attendees earned certificates for perfect attendance at the adult evening courses on Wednesday November 19. The event included a cooperative supper at 6 p m and a talk by Mr Charles Greenlee on Farm Records. Members also elected advisory council for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Greenlee
Alberta Spencer
Katherine Charity
Grace Veach
Annabelle Wilson
Archa Walter
Margaret Turner
Thelma Clark
Mary Ward
Margaret Hawk
Ruth Hammond
Nellie Williams
Dorothy Potts
Blanche Walter
Ellen Paxston
Marie Coltrain
Margaret Callen
Joe Hawk
Phyllis McDaniel
Albia Garden Club Hosts Women's Division Program
The Moravia Garden Club members joined Albia's Garden Division of the Women's club for a Tuesday meeting at Kendall Place with dessert. The program featured a Thanksgiving table setting with handmade centerpieces and placecards, Christmas decorations, dried-material arrangements for church baskets, and floral displays. Ralph McDonough sang and an original nature poem was read by B F Whitehead. attendees included Ben Williams Ira Boyer Earl Boyer L M Williams Jess Gladfelder Mattis Lynch Eleanor Miller Art Fox Max McDonough and E G Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Art Fox
Max McDonough
E. G. Hawk
Moravia Girls And Boys Lose At Moulton In Pair
Moravia high school basketball split four games last week with losses at Moulton and Udell. Mohawkettes shot poorly in the girls game at Moulton while Moravia’s defense held strong in another close period. Moravia boys trailed early but surged late, led by Kirby’s eight and Davis’ fourteen. Udell games saw the Mohawks win 46 to 30 as Hawk led with fifteen points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Basz- Ketbal
Moulton
Morlton
Martin
Brain
McDanell
Sawvel
Fern Kelley
Caroll Broshar
Halden
Exline
Cochran
Moravia Boys
Kirby and Company
Veak
Kirby
Davis
Udell
Carl Fisher
Hawk
Fisher
Weak
Wilson
Wolf
Duty
Garden Club Holiday Show Planned at Legion Hall
The Moravia Garden club sponsors a Holiday Show on December 6 at the American Legion hall. It opens all afternoon and evening to demonstrate ideas for Christmas and New Year decorating including indoor and outdoor displays, place mats, place cards, ornaments, and gift wrapping. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Garden Club
American Legion Hall
Publc
Bridal Shower Honors Betty Harsh
A Thursday afternoon bridal shower at Wesley Chapel honored Miss Betty Harsh with almost sixty attendees. Contests entertained guests who showered the honoree with many lovely and useful gifts. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served by a line of hostesses including Mrs. Trenton Wilen and others. Out of town guests included Mrs. Ivan Shields, Mrs. Bob Evans, and Miss Edna Mae Luge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Betty Harsh
Trenton Wilen
Junior White
Dick Wilson
Cecil Schrodt
Loyd Carter
Ernest West
C. A. Burton
Ivan Shields
Mt. Ayr
Bob Evans
Centerville
Edna Mae Luge
Des Moines
Bill Woodward Home Scene Of Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward hosted a family gathering Sunday in honor of Ella Criddlebaugh of Santa Rosa California. Guests included Boyer Criddlebaugh Ernest Weygandt Joyce Peoria and numerous Woodward relatives from Marshalltown and nearby towns. Afternoon visitors extended the visit as Ella Criddiebaugh stayed with O G Woodward and Eugene Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Woodward
Ella Criddlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Calif
Boyer Criddlebaugh
Ernest Weygandt
Joyce
Peoria
Ee Bangert
Marshalltown
Harry Woodward
Ron Woodward
Karen
Ronnie
Frank Woodward
Harley Woodward
Jerry
O G. Woodward
Eugene Boyer
Ella Criddiebaugh
O. G. Woodward
Mrs Bickford to Spend Winter in California
Mrs John Bickford left Thursday to spend the winter with her daughters in Colton California and Los Angeles. She previously stayed part of the summer with daughter Mrs Hugh McFatridge near Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bickford
California
John Bickford
Eva Carpenter
Colton
Calif
Ethel Olney
Los Angeles
Hugh McFatridge
Tconium
Thank you note from Elouise Gardner
Elouise Gardner expresses gratitude to all who sent cards and gifts while in hospital and after returning home, thanking everyone for their thoughtfulness.
Card of Fhanes Expresses Gratitude for Sympathy
Mr and Mrs Walter Scott and family thank friends and neighbors for flowers cards and many acts of sympathy during their bereavement. They say appreciation cannot be adequately expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Broadcast Begins From CathcarS Church of the Nazarene
Glen Cantrell and James Main invite residents to join Sunday services at CathcarS Church of the Nazarene. Beginning November 23 the church broadcasts live on KCOG from 10 to 10:30 a.m. including Sunday School and morning service. An old fashioned bread breaking time will follow worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Glen Cantrell
James Main
KCOG
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. MYF at 6:30 p.m. A session on Justice and Mercy led by John Wilson with Charles Turner directing song service. Union choir practice at EUB church 2:00 p.m. Sunday. Union Thanksgiving service at FEUB church with Rev W F T Evans speaking. Board of Education meeting at the church Saturday November 22. Attendance encouraged by all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfall
Karl Tuttle
Justice and
Mercy
John Wilson
Charles Turner
U. B
W. F. T. Evans
Church of Christ
Board of Education
Church Service Schedule for Evans and DuVall
The Church of Christ announces Rev. W. F. T. Evans to lead services with volunteer Mrs. Winnie DuVall. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Communion at 11 a.m. AFPANOOSE COUNTY LARGER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Afpanoose County
Harvest Home Sunday set by Unionville methodist churches
Harvest Home services are planned across Unionville Fairview and Wesley Chapel with Thanksgiving sermons and church decorations. Members will donate canned foods to Des Moines hospitals and a Lord's Acre check will support building funds. About 1,400 raised. several community leaders to be recognized. corn collections for CROP on Appanoose farms upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Unionville
Fairview
Wesley
Methodist
Des Moines
Wesley Chapel
Bidwell
Wayne Hinote
Belle Andrews
Appanoose County
Unionville Dr
Dale Cox
Wesley Chapel l
Harsh and Jordan Wed in Centerville Baptist Church
Betty Harsh and L. E. Jordan were married Friday November 14 at First Baptist Church Centerville. The ceremony conducted by Rev William Brooks followed the single ring service at 2 pm. The couple will reside at 8520 Wayne Kansas City Missouri where Jordan works for Sears Roebuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Harsh
Ivan Harsh
L. E. Jordan
Carson Jordan
First Baptist Church
Centerville
William Brooks
Carson Jordan, Jr
L.E
Mostravia
Betty
Wayne
Kansas City
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Harsh
Brown Basket
Kenneth Doud Leads Maple Grove P T A Officers Elected
Maple Grove P T A met Friday evening for a business session that elected new officers: president Kenneth Doud, vice president Mrs Burl Arnold, and secretary treasurer Mrs Loren Walter. The program featured group singing, student showings, and movie slides, with refreshments served by hosts including Mr and Mrs Burl Arnold and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Doud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove P. T. A
Kenneth Doud
Burl Arnold
Loren Walter
McCullough
George Exline
Fountain McCullough
Centerville
Ralph’ S Tucker
Legion Auxiliary Plans And Christmas Fund Drive
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Post home with Mrs. Larry Brooks presiding. A committee will meet Dec. 10 to pack Christmas boxes for service members in the states. Plans include serving the Booster club Christmas dinner Dec. 23 and sending $12 worth of toys and gifts to Town City veterans' children. Butternut coffee strips are to be dropped at Burton Grocery by Dec. 10. Refreshments were served by four members. Nineteen members attended. The next meeting is the Swaletyes party on Dec. 18 at Mrs. John Veach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Larry Brooks
Booster Club
Town City
Burton
Bette Day
Charles Coffin
Dell Hellyer
Hazel
Clifford Stocker
Mra
John Veach
Layette Shower for Hammond Baby At Fred Callen Home
A layette shower was held Tuesday evening at the Fred Callen home for Mrs. Max Hammond and infant Michael William. Hostesses were Miss Anna Callen and Mrs. Marve Lockman. Prizes went to several guests and out of town attendees included Mrs. Richard McCrory of Mystic Mrs. Earl Fenton of Melrose and Mrs. Claire Callen of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Callen
Max Hammond
Michael William
Anna Callen
Marve Lockman
Arthur VanDorin
Fred Hammond
Earl Fenton
Richard McCrory
Billie Callen
Patsy Blumer
Margaret Johnson
Maxine Scott
Raymond Lockman
Callen
Mystic
Melrose
Claire Callen
Centerville
Mrs Ten nant Honored At Cooperative Dinner
A cooperative dinner was held at the Harold Mason home Sunday in Beverly Hills California to honor Mrs Raymond J Ten nant. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner Aileen and Paul and Mrs Carrie Turner Mr and Mrs Clair Potts Richard Robert Martha and Mrs Anna Potts Mr and Mrs Horton Potts Mr and Mrs Harold Mason and Richard and W P Davis Evening callers were Mr and Mrs W U Wilson and Jack of Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Raymond J. Tennant
Beverly Hills
Calif
Ralph Turner
Aileen
Paul
Carrie ‘Turner
Clair Potts
Richard
Robert
Martha
Anna Potts
Horton Potts
W. P. Davis
W. U. Wilson
Jack
Blakesburg
Turner Returns From Hospital After Surgery
C A Turner was brought home Thursday from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville to recuperate from surgery. He had been a patient there for four weeks. Mrs. Turner stayed in Kirksville with him during his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Turner
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Thanks for cards clips and visitors during hospital stay
A brief message from Latina Memoperea, C.A. Turner expressing gratitude for the cards, flowers, fetters, and visits received while in the hospital, noting the kindness will be remembered.
The Mad Hatters Play Set By Thespians December 11
A Moravia Union teaser notes a December 11 showing of The Mad Hatters by a local Thespian group. Cast includes Gigi Hatter, Angelica, Bunny Hatter, Joe Hatter, Grandma Hatter, and others. plot centers on the nutty Hatters family. The piece also mentions 14 Christmas boxes packed by the American Legion Auxiliary for overseas service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribbler
Gigi Hatter
Jane Ellen Brain
Angelica
Viola Hammond
Bunny Hatter
Richard Hawk
Joe Hatter
Joe Tadlock
Margaret Hatter
Kathleen Halden
Grandma Hatter
Twyla Foster
Diana Hatter
Aileen Turner
Nancy Hayward
Carole Broshar
Maggie Mullen
Robert Potts
Henry Harrison
Paul Wilson
Elizabeth Harrison
Kathryn McDanel
Clara Sheldon
Janet Charity
Norma Cochran
Gigi
Bunny
Moravia Union
W. A. Rose To Receive 50 Year Certificate
W A Rose will be honored at the Masonic lodge Monday evening December 1 for fifty years of membership. A former Hiattsville resident now living in Memphis Missouri he remains a local lodge member and is the father of County Assessor Lloyd Rose. An oyster supper will precede the lodge activities at the fuse hall with election of officers and visiting brethren welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rose
Masonic Lodge
Rose
Hiattsville
Memphis
Lloyd Rose
Fidge Hall
Joann Benge Weds Elmer Ballanger in Centerville
Miss Joann Benge and Delmer Ballanger of Centerville married Saturday November 15 by Rev. William A. Brooks at the First Baptist Church. Ballanger is the grandson of Mrs. May Benge of Main Station area and she worked this summer at Success Barber and Beauty Supply Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Benge
Delmer Ballanger
Centerville
William A. Brooks
First Baptist Church
Co op Supper Honors A 20 Ronald Lockman
A cooperative supper was held at the Ray Lockman home on Monday evening in honor of Ronald Lockman who is due to report soon for overseas duty. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Matt Huber Franklin Huber Doris Fisher Gale Gillen Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Proctor Blakesburg Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fricke Ottumwa Mr. and Mrs. Doyle McDanel Wayne and Mervin Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Stocker Goldie Lockman Ronald Lockman Mrs. Louie Long Mr. and Miley Lockman and the host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lockman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lockman
Ronald Lockman
Matt Huber
Franklin Huber
Doris Fisher
Gale Gillen
Beryl Proctor
Blakesburg
Ted Fricke
Ottumwa
Doyle McDanel
Wayne and
Mervin
Gomer Stocker
Goldie Lockman
Louie Long
Miley Lockman
Taylor-Aid Meeting With Mrs Theo Miller
Mrs Theo Miller hosted an all day Taylor Aid meeting on Wednesday November 12 A cooperative dinner followed with Mrs Art Fox leading the pattern selection and alteration lesson Afternoon work included choosing nut meats for the hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
Art Fox
Sew and 8O Club Party at Mason Home
The first November party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason on Friday November 14 with co hosts Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Zante. Mrs. Hattie McCloud and Donald McCloud won high score prizes after a rock session, followed by refreshments of chocolate burnt sugar cake ice cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Carl van Zante
Hattie McCloud
Donald McCloud
Services Pending For Clyde McDonald
Clyde McDonald dies at Veterans Hospital in Des Moines where he had been a patient since June. Born January 24, 1889 in Appanoose County, he was a World War I veteran. Survived by widow Mae Orange McDonald, two daughters in Washington DC, a son in Detroit, three grandchildren, two sisters, a brother, with arrangements pending at Turner Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aboits Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Mr. McDonald
Appanoose County
John
Maggie Dykes McDonald
Mae Orange McDonald
Josephine Simmons
Mrene Reardon
Washington, D. C
George
Detroit
Mich
John Horstman
Centerville
Maude McDonald
Moravia
Frank McDonald
Albia
Turner Funeral Home
Cantrell to Broadcast Nazarene Service Next Sunday
Reverend Glen Cantrell will present the Nazarene church broadcast Sunday at 10 to 10 30 a m over KCOG direct from the Moravia church. Everyone is invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cantrell
Nazarene Church
KCOG
Moravia
P. T. A. Meeting Held At Coulson School
On Friday evening November 14 the Coulson P T A held a cooperative supper followed by a business meeting and games led by Helen O Conner and Merle Miller. It was decided not to hold a December meeting due to Christmas entertainment nearby. The January committee will be Mr and Mrs Guy Argo and Mr and Mrs Marion Clayworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Helen O'Conner
Merle Miller
Guy Argo
Marion Clayworth
Mrs Boyer Breaks Hip In Fall At Home
Mrs Lydia Boyer of Centerville fell early Tuesday morning in her home breaking a hip. She has been taken to St Joseph hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Boyer
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Mrs Theo Miller Hosts Progressive Club Meeting
The Progressive club met Thursday evening with host Mrs Theo Miller. Prize winners in bridge were Mrs Paul Broshar and Mrs Karl Tuttle. Refreshments included date pudding with whipped cream nuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
Paul Broshar
Karl Tuttle
Cpl Paul Spencer Jr Heads to Communications School
Cpl. Paul Spencer Jr. of Ft. Meade Maryland travels from Friday to Tuesday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spencer before heading to Ft Sill Oklahoma for a 13 week communications chief schooling. After completion he will return to Ft Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Paul Spencer, Jr
Ft. Meade
Maryland
Paul Spencer
Spencer
Ft. Sill
Okla
Ft.eade
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia McDonough
Louemma Palmer
Gaylord McDanel
Basil Tadlock
Mearl Walter
Bill Wilson
Lilond Brown
Kenneth Coltrain
Estel Gay
Claude Hawk
Harold Hawk
Grant Tadlock
Curtig ‘Tomlin
J. T. VanDorin
Garden Club
Purdum
Silliman
Morlan
Spurgeon
Troy
Pulaski
Bill Woodward
Elouise Gardner
Fhanes
Cathcars
Tconium Methodist
M. E. McDanel
Orpha Monroe
Phoenix
Arizona
Kenneth Doud Heads
Maple Grove
Legion Auxiliary
Layette
Hammond Baby
Co. A. Turner
C.A. Turner
Joann Benge Wedselmer Ballanger
Taylor-Aid
Mason Home
Clyde McDonald
T. A
Coulson School
Progressive Club
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