108 Attend Youth Meeting Monday
One hundred eight persons attended the Albia district youths rally and cooperative supper at the Evangelical United Brethren church Monday evening. Officers elected were Misa Joan Orr president Viola Hammond vice president Donna Schilling secretary Richard Mitchell treasurer. Rev. Clifford Carter installed officers. A spring rally at the Loren Payne church in Seymour was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albis
Gistriet
Evangélical
United Brethren Church
Misa Joan Orr
Viola Hammond
Moravia
Donna Schilling
Chariton
Richard Mitchell
Clifford Carter
E.U. B
Loren Payne
Seymour
Carter
Paul Beckman
Albia
Ronald Cold
Seymbur
S. Ay Allen
Lovilia
Carlos J. Fry
Sewal
Clayton Paxston
Norwood
Stroud
Thanksgiving theme night at Evangelical church
A large crowd attended the November church night at Evangelical United Brethren Church. Mrs. Harold Mason and Mrs. Claude Hawk led the program. It was voted not to hold a December church night. The January committees were listed for program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Claude Hawk
Prograp
Carl VanZante
Clifford Paxston
Frank Swaim
E. G. Hawk
Kensington Club Meeting At Mrs. Harry Pabst Home
Kensington club gathered at Mrs. Harry Pabst residence after business session. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Nersa Whate, Mrs. D. E. Bishop, Mr. C. A. Turner, and Mrs. Black. Refreshments were ice cream, white cake, candies, and coffee. Next, annual cooperative dinner and Christmas gift exchange on December 13 at Mrs. Mattie Lynch’s home.
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Ane Kensington Club
Harry Pabst
Afi
Nersa Wihate
D. E. Bishop
C. A. Turner
Ar Black
Mattie Lynch
Farm Outlook Meeting Held At Moravia Community
Home economist and agricultural economists led a Farm Outlook meeting Tuesday at the Moravia Community building. About 12 attended both sessions from southern Monroe and northern Appanoose counties. They outlined the financial picture for the next 12 to 18 months, citing investigations from the nation and Washington. Charles Greif of the extension service said 1952 may bring prosperity or challenge farm operations, noting expected government spending to rise to about 75 billion dollars, with consumer buying up slightly while business expenditures lag. The group also discussed the upcoming food situation and key economical commodities for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Monroe
Appanoose
Washington
Charles Greif
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Meets at California School
The Chariton township Farm Bureau held its regular meeting Friday night at the California school house with 28 attendees. Lyndon McDanel chaired the session, Dell Hell yer served as secretary treasurer, and Darlene Gladfelder reported on the meeting with Mrs. Theo Miller. The group discussed the follow up meeting with Mrs. Harley Tisue, reports on the alfalfa banquet at Centerville Eagles and the recent agricultural building meeting in Centerville. Entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. Harley Tisue and Frank Woodward included songs and games. attendees included Jay eeeren and Fute Ey, along with many couples. Myrthen of Des Moines visited weekend with her parents Sam Hudgens and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California School ‘House
Lyndon McDanel
Dell Hell
Yer
Darlene Gladfelder
Theo Miller
Harley Tisue
Ray Harrison
The
Eagles
Centerville
Harold Cartwright
Agriculture Building
An Wa Larley
Frank Woodward
Bart
Jay Eeeren
Fute Ey
Darlene Giadfensen
Elbert Perry
Delbert Calhoun
Sone
Harlay Tisue
Mra
Dell Heilyer
Hazel
Tay At HO
the Woodward Iward
Mes
Franke
Moravia Girls Rout Udell And Moravia Boys Hold Off Moulton
Moravia girls defeated Udell 43 to 15 as Joyce Martin led with 18 and Joyce Hiatt added 13 while Geraldine Purdum had 8 for Udell. In the Moravia versus Moulton boys game, Moravia trailed early but Dean Easter scored 24 and Moravia fell 51 to 58 to Moulton, with Turner leading Moulton with 18 and George Woodward tallying 11 for Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moulton Lassies
Joyce Martin
Togses
Mitzi Lawver
Joyce Hiatt
Tansell
Fern Kelley
Geraldine Vance
Kathryn McDanel
Moulton
Dean Easter
George Woodward
John Veak
Turner
Kirby
Harris
Woods
Fowler
Udell
Martin
Hiatt
Waar
Geraldine Purdum
Dell
Ghoravia
Ray Fense
Greene
Underwood
Rayland
George
Jim Woodward
Easter
Ude
Increased Interest Shown In Adult Evening Fall Classes
Adult homemaking and men s courses held ten week sessions ending Wednesday November 14 with cooperative supper and awards. Certificates awarded for eight or more meetings. attendance averaged 21 for homemaking. Speakers addressed livestock management weed seeds and hog breeding. Legion Auxiliary met with packing of 13 boxes for local servicemen and planned Christmas charity actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gardner
Ottumwa
Burke-Tassell
Fred Hammond
Leonard Palmer
Peterson
Albis
Robert Brown
The
Berry Seed Co
Clarinda
Brown
Iowa
van Wert
Hampton
Mrs Miller Hosts Neighborhood Union Meeting
Mrs C C Miller entertained neighbors and husband children at a local business meeting. Plans for yearbooks and a Christmas session with Mrs Rus Alden on December 12 were discussed. Refreshments were served and attendees included Mrs Carl Byron Boyer, Mrs Kenneth Cotrain, Larry, Mrs Yeneejo, John Kelley, Mrs Miller, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Miller
Iaser
Boyer
Rus
Alden
Carl Lyron
Kenneth Coitrain
Larry
Yeneejo
John Kelley
Ae Miller
Mga. Lee Tadlock
Ben Will- Patty
Miller
Fire Deft Handles Grass Fire Near Barn in Breas Town
Fire department responded about 10:30 Wednesday morning to a grass fire near the Larry Bomen area in southeast Breas Town. Crews quickly gained control but the blaze threatened a barn on Mrs. Harry Felton's property before containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gies
Larry Bomen
Breas Town
Harry Felton
E. T. C. Club Meets at Veach Home
The E. T. C. club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Albert Veach’s home. Mrs. Edna Hiatt led entertainment. Mrs. John Johnson won the mystery box. Thanksgiving poems were read for roll call. Refreshments included Angel Food cake with Souffle whipped cream and coffee.
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E. T. C. Club
Albert Veach
Edna Hiatt
John Johnson
Emil Halden Undergoes Appendectomy Sunday Night
Emil Halden entered St. ah hospital in Centerville jy morning and underwent an appendectomy Sunday evening. He is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Halden
St.a H Hospital
Centerville
Sermon Series At First Methodist Ottumwa
Dr Howard P Buxton pastor of First Methodist Ottumwa will preach during November at 7 30 p m on Stand Up and Be Counted First Things First Jesus and Our Self Respect On Being a Christian If I Were in Your Place and On Being Sin He is Northwestern and Garrett trained has studied at Chicago He led ministry in Chicago and Lincoln Nebraska before Ottumwa and served as Nebraska Council of Churches president for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard P. Buxton
First Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Jesus
Buxter
Northwestern University
Garrett Biblical Institute
University of Chicago
Chicago
Trinity Methodist Church
Lincoln
Nebraska
Buxton
Nebraska Council of Churches
Moravia Garden Club Meets at Mrs Lynch Home
Moravia Garden club will meet at the home of Mrs. Lynch at 2 00 p m Wednesday November 28 for their regular monthly meeting and the annual gift exchange.
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Moravia Garden Club
Grass fire gratitude from Mr and Mrs Brooks
The Brooks family thanks the fire department and all who helped extinguish a grass fire at their property. Their appreciation highlights quick response and community support during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Moravia Merchants Plan Holiday Shopper Events
Moravia merchants lay plans for December activities to draw Christmas shoppers. A Union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist Church features Rev Stroud, Rev Cantrell, Rev Greer, and community choir music. 4 H club members assisted Harvest Home services. A December coupon drawing offers 15 one dollar coupons for Moravia businesses, with poultry hunts on December 15 and a Christmas party for children on December 22 at the Moravia theater.
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Moravia
Methodist Church
Stroud
Cantrell
Rev
Greer
4-H Club
Betty Harsh
Asa Pettibone
Aileen Turner
Paul Wilson
Youey
Arid
Sire Station
Mo-ravia
Moravia Pastors Hold Ministeriel Meeting
The Moravia pastors met Monday afternoon at Rev. Evan Strouds home. Rev. Glen Cantrell, president, presided. They planned a Thanksgiving service for Wednesday and sponsored a community choir for Christmas carols. Other community work items were discussed.
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Moravia
Evan Stroud
Glen Cantrell
Happy Helpers 4-H Meets at Joann Moore’s
The Happy Helpers 4-H held a regular meeting on Nov 15 at Joann Moore’s. The group planned a Christmas party and sleigh ride, drew names for presents, and discussed the training school Martha Potts attended in Albia. Members Charlotte McAninch Janice Mosley Martha Potts Joann Moore Martha McCord attended with one guest.
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Happy ‘Helpers 4-H
Joann Moore
Ion
Roll Gall
Poe
Severacy
Albia
Martha McCord
Charlotte’ McAninch
Janice Mosley
Martha Potts
World Builders Children Portrait Day in Union
The Union announces a free children portrait feature with Waltz Studios Des Moines capturing images Wednesday November 28 at the Community building from 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Entries enter a $250 prize pool including $100 for cutest girl and boy and $50 for a family group photo. no cost to parents or purchase obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltz
Des Moines
Iowa
Mid-West
TaylorAid Meets With Elizabeth TaylorAid Meeting
A fragmented social note describes a gathering labeled Taylor-Aid meeting with Elizabeth Taylor-Aid and Beth Turner on November 14. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harper, Earl, Helen O’Conner, Merle Miller, Martha Coulson, Art Fox and wife, John Tayward of Des Moines, Monica Fischer, Dinan, Mary Meadows, Alberta Benz, and Anna Hiatt. The event mentions a cooperative dinner and a Christmas remembrance theme urging gift donations for a mystery pal on December 12.
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Taylor-Aid
Beth Turner
Tha
Mary Meadows
Thad
Howard Harper
Earl
Helen O'Conner
Merle Miller
Martha Coulson
Art “Fox
Mra
John Tayward
Des Moines
Art Fox
Boyer
Monica Fischer
Meeter Dinan
Alberta Benz
Anna Hiatt
Dee
Missionary Groups Meet Wednesday Afternoon
The Methodist Junior Missionary group met Wednesday afternoon with Jessie and Jolene Van Dorin and nineteen children present. Mrs. Cecil Coulson opened with a Brazil lesson before telling the Ar pete and the Peoples' Central Institute story. The hosts served refresh ments of cook tea and kolache. The senior group met at Mrs. Martin Greer's home. Mrs. Greer conducted devotions and Mrs. Trenton Wilson led a Peru and Chile study. Mrs. Wilson was chosen assistant leader to replace Mrs. Robert Sloan who moved to Ottumwa. The group chose a pen pal from Uruguay and wrote letters. Refreshments of cake, cookies and cocoa were served.
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Methodist
Jessie
Jolene van Dorin
Cecil Coulson
Land of
Brazil
Arpete
Peoples’ Central Institute
Art VanDorin
Martin Greer
Greer i
Trenton Wilson
Peru
Chile
Wilson
Robert Sloan
Ottumwa
Uruguay
Greer
Mrs Kenneth Free Undergoes Major Surgery Monday
Mrs Kenneth Free of north of Moravia underwent major surgery Monday afternoon at Baughan hospital in Kirksville. She had been a patient at the hospital since last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Free
North of Moravia
Baughan
Kirksville
Hospita
Moravia Baby Born At St Josephs Hospital
Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson near Moravia welcomed a daughter named Shelia Ann born November 5 at St Josephs Hospital Centerville weighing six pounds eleven ounces. Great grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs John F Rodd and others appear in community notes.
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Bill Wilson
Moravia
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Shelia Ann
Wan Ia
Bernice van Doxjn
Ape
Oster
Frank Kennedy
San'Frisco
John F.rodd
Coronetville notices military service record update
A fragmentary item notes a son of Mr tied to the Boys in Service program and identifies a corporal in the cerca ick area with a taatoned status, reflecting a local wartime acknowledgment and the family’s connection to service duties.
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Eers C
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Kensington Club
Chariton Twp
California
Leo Thompson
Mary Burns
Hursday
Mindred Thompson
Chet Broshar
Grant Tadlock
Lester Sawyel
Prod Hammond
Curtis, Tomlin
Burke Tassell
the Astructor
Charles Bacon
Curtis Tomlin
Loren Walter
American Legion, Auxiliary
Postlar
Brooks
Gardner Hatchery
Frank Lathen
E. E. Kincade
Knoxville ‘Veterans Hospital
Dell Hellyer
Jay Oehler
Andy Mosley
Knoxville
John
Beven
Rust College
Hally
Misalsalppi
Mississippi
Moravia Methodist Church
Deep Southland
Harvest Home Service
Happy Helpers
Joan Moore
Children’s Pictures
T. Free
UNION
Fred Gollaher
Nancy and
Jerry
McGinnis
Elizabeth
A” Stork
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