Roe Ahee Dies of Heart Attack at 67 in Unionville Area
Roe Ahee 67 retired farmer died at his Mo ravia home Saturday at 2 45 pm from a heart attack. Born December 8 1890 in Bloomfield he lived on a Unionville area farm before moving last March to west town property. He married Grace Hudgens on November 24 1915 and is survived by a daughter Dorothy Polson and two sons James and Donald plus 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He belonged to Union Chapel Christian church and the Odd Fellows lodge in Blakesburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at Turner funeral home with Pastor Donald Plum officiating. Burial was in Unionville cemetery.
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Roe Ahee
Moravia
Bloomfield
Town
Henry
Belle Jones Ahee
Unionville
Grace Hudgens
Dorothy Polson
Bedford
James Ahee
Glenview
Donald Ahee
Union Chapel Christian Church
Order of the Odd Fellows Lodge
Blakesburg
Turner Funeral Home
Donald Plum
Unionville Cemetery
Ottumwa Methodist District Conference Plans
The Ottumwa District Conference of the Methodist church will meet December 1 from 9 45 to 3 00 at Wesley Methodist Church Ottumwa. Speakers include Dr J Otis Young Dr Lloyd Shearer Rev George Dimmitt and Rev Al Weigel on Social Concerns Commissions. Merle Hill will give the feature address Israel and the Midwest. The Rebekah Circle will serve the noon meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
The
Methodist Church
Wesley Methodist Church of
Everett H. Staats
J. Otis Young
Methodist Publishing House
Lloyd Shearer
Iowa Methodist Hospital
George Dimmitt
Wesley Acres
al Weigel
Mrs. Duvall Hosts E.T.C. Club Gathering
Mrs. Harry DuVall was hostess to the E.T.C. club Thursday afternoon. Roll call offered a Thanksgiving Bible Verse. Guests viewed old picture albums. Door prize won by Mrs. Lee Hiatt. Refreshments included cranberry salad, chips, doughnuts and coffee.
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Harry DuVall
E.T.C. Club
Lee Hiatt
Birdie Main Hosts Fellowship Group Meeting
The Christian Women's Fellowship met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Birdie Main for the November gathering. President Mrs Roe Rhee led the roll call, devotion, and prayer period. The lesson on Mexico was directed by Mrs Clara Irelan, followed by a skit "Mountain of Light Farm" and talks on Mexico's medical work and Morelos social center.
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Christian Women’s Fellowship Group
Birdie Main
Roe Rhee
Marshall Perry
Clara Irelan
Mexico
Mountain of Light Farm
Rhee
Main
Maude Coltrain
Della Bivin
Morelos
H. G. Broshar
Harry DuVall
Perry
Iconium Methodist church annual chill and oyster supper
The Iconium Methodist church holds its annual chill and oyster supper on Thursday December fourth with serving starting at 5 30 p m local time.
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Iconium Methodist Church
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The Christian church Ladies Aid will serve dinner on December 3. The menu includes Swiss steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and buttered carrots, pickles, cranberry sauce, pie and coffee.
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The
Christian Church Ladies Aid
In Memory of Orville L Callen
In loving memory of my dear husband Orville L Callen who passed away November 27 1948. Nothing can ever take away the love the heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day. Remembrances keep you near. Sadly missed by your wife Fern Callen.
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Orville L. Callen
Fern Callen
Moravia Girls Fall to Knoxville 53 32 in Varsity Game
Moravia girls lost to Knoxville 53 to 32 at Knoxville with Jessie Van Dorin leading Moravia scoring 17 points while Spaur scored 17 for Knoxville. Moravia second team won 23 to 14 as Martha Rouse led with 9 points.
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Moravia
Knoxville
Jessie van Dorin
Spaur
Martha Rouse
Joe Griffin to Speak at Methodist Men’s Meeting
The regular meeting of the Methodist Men will be held Thursday evening December 4 at 7 30 p m. Joe Griffin layman and lawyer from the First Methodist church in Ottumwa will speak on How life looks to a lawyer with time for questions after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Men
Joe Griffin
First Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Griffin
Precious One Gone Diane Lanette Wilson
Diane Lanette Wilson died at age five from bulbar polio after years in an iron lung. She was born October 14, 1953 in Centerville and died November 18, 1958 in Des Moines. Survived by parents Billy G. and Bernice Ann Wilson, two sisters, one brother, two grandparents, and one great grandmother. She attended Moravia Methodist Sunday School.
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Diane Lanette Wilson
Billy G
Bernice Ann Wilson
Centerville
Blank Memorial Hospital
Des Moines
Little Diane
Shelia
Carol
Larry
W. H. VanDorin
Albia
Marjorie Kennedy
Los Angeles
John Dodd
Moravia
Diane
Moravia Methodist Church
A New Little Girl in Heaven Poem
A lyric recounts angels welcoming a young girl to heaven. Children in heaven speak of opening gates of pearl and the King leading the child into the Father’s home, while Earth’s mourners weep below. The piece blends tender imagery of heaven with earthly sorrow.
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Pearl
Heaven
Gates of
Frank Wilson Undergoes Major Surgery in Albia
Frank Wilson was taken to Monroe County Hospital in Albia for major surgery on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Albia
Monroe County Hospital
Moravia and Centerville Methodist Church Schedules
Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel announce services with sermons The Long Desired Jesus. Moravia hosts morning worship and Sunday school at 10 10 am with youth events and evening services. Council of the Appanoose County Methodist Group meets at Centerville Church. chili supper and choir rehearsals listed.
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Delmar Dowd
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Council of the
Appanoose County Methodist Group
Centerville Methodist Church
Methodist Church
M.Y.F
First Christian Church Schedule and Ladies Dinner
Donald Plum pastor leads Sunday school at 10 00 a m and communion at 11 00 a m A CYF gathering is set for 7 00 pm on Wednesday December 3 with a ladies and serves dinner details appear in the Union menu notes
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdle Main
the Union
Nazarene church schedule listing pastor and services
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. H LaVerne Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday school at 11:00 am. Morning worship at 7:00 pm. NYPS service at 7:45 pm. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 pm. Wednesday Hour of Prayer service details included.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVerne Smith
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Evangelical United Brethren Church Weekly Activities
Pastor Rev A Richardson leads Sunday School at 10:00 for all ages followed by 11:00 morning worship and a sermon Night and Day. Evening topical study at 7:30 with fellowship groups at 8:00. Youth meeting announced. Wednesday quilting in afternoon and 7:30 midweek service.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
Birth and death of Vinton A. Lundy veteran and community figure
Vinton A. Lundy born December 19 1891 at Sargent Nebraska died November 12 1950s? at age 66 years 10 months 23 days. Son of Ira and Sarah Lundy he lived in Iconium since 1936. WWI veteran, Moravia American Legion Post 361 active in the community. Survived by brother Ben Lundy of Broken Bow Nebraska and several nieces nephews and many friends. Rest of text includes a poem.
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Vinton A. Lundy
Ira
Sarah Lundy
Sargent
Nebraska
Iconium
Moravia
Ben Lundy
Brokenbow, Neb
Card of Thanks for Vinton Lundy
The relatives express gratitude to neighbors friends and all who offered kindness and flowers after the death of Vinton Lundy.
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Vinton Lundy
Rebekahs Initiate At Regular Meeting
Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting and initiation. Mrs Wayne McDanel and Mrs Clovie Robbins were initiated by the seven degree staff. Plans were made for a December 8 Birthday Party with Gretchen Asby and Bette Van Dorin as the program committee. Refreshments of sandwiches cookies and coffee followed.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Wayne McDanel
Clovie Robbins
Gretchen Asby
Bette van Dorin
Mrs Cynthia Deere Admitted to University Hospital
Mrs Cynthia Deere entered University hospital at Iowa City Tuesday for medical treatment. Her daughters Mrs Harry Stocker and Mrs Wilbur Remmark and Vera Perry accompanied her to Iowa City.
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Cynthia Deere
University Hospital At
Iowa City
Harry Stocker
Wilbur Remmark
Vera Perry
Clover Leaf Club Meeting With Mildred Tarbell
The Clover Leaf club met on Wednesday November 19 with Mildred Tarbell. Sessions included hemming dish towels and a noon chicken meal followed by bingo. Prizes went to Phyllis Spaur and a guess-who game winner. many members and guests attended. Next meeting is set for December 3 with Glennie Dicks.
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Clover Leaf Club
Mildred Tarbell
Phyllis Spaur
Janice Moore
Helen McAninch
Mildred J. Tarbell
Lillian Fenton
Linda
Ethel Fenton
Helen Printy
Shawn
Mable
Duane
Rusty Moore
Janice
Bill
Elbert
Doug Moore
Fern
Greg Penfield
Helen
Jim MecAninch
Dick Neuleib
Verna McAninch
Verda Argo
Edith Callen
Nona Dicks
Frank
Mildred Tarbeil
Glennie Dicks
Mrs M F Schneider Taken To Ottumwa Hospital
Mrs M F Schneider was taken to Ottumwa hospital on Thursday for medical treatment. Her daughter from Council Bluffs is staying with her parents during the illness.
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M. F. Schneider
Ottumwa Hospital
Council Bluffs
ETC Club Party At Frank Lathen Home
The E T C club held a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen Thursday evening with assisting hostesses Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer A cooperative supper was served at 6 30 Five tables of rock games yielded prizes for Howard Carson Mrs John Johnson and Wess Hiatt The guest was Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward
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E. T. C. Club
Frank Lathen
Curtis Burton
Leonard Palmer
Howard Carson
John Johnson
Wess Hiatt
Harry Woodward
Family thanks on Father Chambers' 89th birthday
Mr and Mrs John L Chambers and Mr and Mrs Carl W Chambers send grateful thanks for kind remembrances on Father Chambers 89th birthday anniversary. Also mentioned are Myr and Mrs Richard Ballow by and Mrs Gerald Hunter Mrs Mildred Chambers Wynes.
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Father Chambers
John L. Chambers
Carl W. Chambers
Myr
Richard Ballowby
Gerald Hunter
Mildred Chambers Wynes
Soup Supper Sponsored by Meth odist Church Group
The Senior M Y E of the Methodist church will sponsor a chili and oyster supper at the church on Friday November 28.
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M.Y.E
Methodist Church
Moravia Auxiliary Collects Coffee Strips for Toys
The Moravia Legion Auxiliary asks residents to save Butternut coffee strips and leave them at Moravia groceries. The Auxiliary will collect and mail them for due credit to buy toys for children.
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Moravia
Moravia Legion Auxiliary
Rainbow Girls Plan Friendship Meeting at Moravia
The Moravia Order of Rainbow for Girls met at the Masonic hall with Mary DuVall presiding. Plans for the December 10 Friendship meeting with guest officers were completed. Practice is set for December 6 and two candidates will be initiated. Eastern Star members and Masons are invited.
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Moravia Order of Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Mary DuVall
Eastern Star
Rainbow
Bow Ties
Jo DuVall
Nancy Roblenz
Connie Boblenz
Jean Taylor
Norlma Gladfelder
Judy Gladfelder
Judy VanDorin
Joyce Kincade
Dana Tomlin
Ray Charity
Dewey
Nancy
Reception for Ronald Wilson Draws Local Guests
Attendees at the wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wilson at the Leonard Wilson home near Seymour included Odile Clark Frank Wilson E G Hawk James Wilson Johan Wilson Trenton Wilson Claude Hawk Harold Hawk and daughters Jay Wilson and others from Lovilia and area residents.
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Ronald Wilson
Leonard Wilson
Seymour
Odile Clark
Frank Wilson
E. G. Hawk
James Wilson
Johan Wilson
Trenton Wilson
Claude Hawk
Harold Hawk
Jay Wilson
John Johnson
Nell “Rousseau
Lovilia
Local social notes recount visits and gatherings across several towns
Mrs Wilbur Miller and Mr and Mrs Albert Tubaugh spent time with relatives in Albis and Weat Des Moines. Church activities in Ottumwa were listed along with numerous Sunday visits and dinners. Pheasant hunting near Belle Plaine and multiple family visits in Seymour Burlington Centerville Des Moines Allerton Dea Moines Centerville and Moravia were noted with many guests and afternoon callers.
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Albert Tubaugh
Gerald Gillaspie
Albis
Gillaspies
Earl Campbell
John Lindskoog
Vicki
Weat Des Moines
Belle Plaine
Leo Tadlock
Ray Tubaugh
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
Jamces
Kay Tubaugh
Ronald Mendenhall
Lee Tadlock
Charlea Andrews
Harvey Andrews
Dea Moines
Centerville
Kenneth Coltrain
Gail Cuteral
Hampton
Nellie
Charles Andrews Hems
Homer Andrews
Allerton
Des Moines
Dean Andrewna
Nellis Williams
Reymond Wilkens Hom
Cantarville
Union Thanksgiving Service At Moravia Methodist Church
Four Moravia church congregations join in a Union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist church at 7 30 Wednesday evening November 26 with Rev H LaVern Smith delivering Thanksgiving At His Best. Ronnie VanZante has bought Paul Mihalovichs stake in the Standard OU station and will operate as Ronalds Standard Service. a get acquainted sale is advertised for Friday and Saturday on page six.
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Ronnie VanZante
Paul Mihalovich
Ronnie
Standard Service
Union
Moravia
Methodist
H. LaVern Smith
Man Killed On Road Construction Here
Harley Wood age 45 of Colfax Iowa was killed instantly when a road maintainer rolled over him on a construction job northeast of Mottavia. He worked for Mott Construction Co rebuilding the road between Mottavia and Blakesburg. The accident occurred about 3 PM Monday just north of the R A Faber home. He was operating a road maintainer on steep banks when the roller crushed him. He is survived by his wife and five children.
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Harley Wood
Colfax
Iowa
Motavia
Mott Construction Co
Blakesburg
R. A. Faber
Wood
Drake to Present The Messiah at Kant Theater Des Moines
Drake University presents Handel’s Messiah at Kant Theater Des Moines on Sunday December 7 with two performances 3 p m and 8 p m. A cast of 500 includes Drake Des Moines and central Iowa singers along with 50 Des Moines Symphony players and 20 Drake brass choir members. Soloists Ellen Stuart Diane Griffith Kasdorf Richard Hughes and Andrew B White. Tickets free via Kant Box Office limit four per request groups up to 25 tickets additional orders allowed. Stanford Hulshizer directs the chorus for the 27th year.
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Handel
Drake University
Kant Theater
Des Moines
Drake
Central Iowa
Des Moines Symphony Orchestra
Drake Brass Choir
Ellen Stuart
Diane Griffith Kasdorf
Richard Hughes
Andrew B. White
KANT
Iowa
Stanford Hulshizer
Messiah
Shanghai Club Meets With Hazel Rinehart
The Shanghai club met November 19 with Hazel Rinehart for a noon coop dinner. The day’s work was shelling popcorn. Birthdays were celebrated for Lorraine Rinehart and Iele Christy, quien won the guess what. Attendees included Dorothy Calhoun Amy Hiner Sele Christy Jeleh Reeder Cora Murphy Allie Taylor Anna Landgrebe Doris Christy Barbara Taylor Anna Beth Taylor and many Christy Rinehart Scott Overturf and Taylor families. Next meeting planned with Allie Anna Beth Taylor.
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Shanghai Club
Hazel Rinehart
Coop
Lorraine Rinehart
Iele Christy
Dorothy Calhoun
Amy Hiner
Sele Christy
Jeleh Reeder
Cora Murphy
Allie Taylor
Anna Landgrebe
Doris Christy
Barbara
Patty
Anna Beth Taylor
Wayne Christy
Clarence Scott
Glen Overturf
Gerald Rinehart
Bert Rinehart
Frank
Lew Rinehart
Allie
Anna Beth Taylor Dee
W S C S Meets at Methodist Church
The W S C S met Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church after a dessert lunch hosted by Mrs. Lester Brain, Mrs. George Railing, and Mrs. Anna Smith. They voted to contribute to the charity fund and noted leaders for the study session and worship service.
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W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Lester Brain
George Railing
Anna Smith
Lula Tillmont
Jesson
John Vaden
Harrold Burton
Richard Tubaugh
Pre Nuptial Shower Honors Mary Kastener
A shower for the bride to be Mary Kastener was held at Mrs. Bill Long's home with hostesses Mrs. Ivan Harsh Mrs. Ernest Witt Mrs. Theo Miller Mrs. Don Pettibone and Mrs. Lloyd Carter. Miss Kastener became the bride of Jim Turner on Sunday November 23 after four rounds of games and gifts. Refreshments included cake coffee mints and nuts. Attending were numerous local women including Mrs. Kenneth Daniels and Mrs. Olive Tarbell among others from Centerville and surrounding areas.
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Mary Kastener
Bill Long
Ivan Harsh
Ernest Witt
Theo Miller
Don Pettibone
Lloyd Carter
Miss Kastener
Jim Turner
Kenneth Daniels
Olive Tarbell
Deloing Houser
Jay Wilson
Dan Mihalovich
Trenton Wilson
Lute Hiatt
Eva Hiatt
Elsie
Lillian Coulson
Mona Luther
Clovie Robbins
Wayne McDanes
Edith Hiatt
George Turner
Guy Argo
Osceola Hosts Cancer Education Workshop
Rev F A Richardson Mrs Jay Oehler Mrs Mervin Ellison and Mrs John Main attended the district Public Education workshop of the American Cancer Society at the Christian church in Osceola Friday. The theme was Reaching people where they meet study work live and play with cancer education. A film Time and two women was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Richardson
Jay Oehler
Mervin Ellison
John Main
American Cancer Society
Christian Church
Osceola
McMulen Last Rites Held Tuesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Clar ence McMulen were held Tuesday afternoon at the E U B church in Albia. Irene Humphrey daughter of the late R C and Charlotte Humphrey and longtime resident of the area, a Moravia high school graduate, survived by her husband who lives four miles southeast of Albia a foster daughter Karen 12 and three sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McMulen
E.U.B
Albia
Des Moines Garden Club Hosts Mrs Max McDonough
Mrs Max McDonough spoke at the Des Moines Garden club meeting at Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines. She lectured and demonstrated Fun with foliage and miniatures for the Flower Arrangements Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Des Moines Garden Club
Hoyt Sherman Place
Des Moines
Births Span Wisconsin and Iowa Families on Nov 24
Mr and Mrs Robert Anderson of DePere Wis welcome Barbara Jean born Nov 24, first great grandchild for Gomer Stocker and Fairy Stocker on their 43rd wedding anniversary. Mahlon Patterson and wife Des Moines announce Mahlon Francis born Nov 24 weighing 7 lbs 3 oz. Richard Goughnour and wife Mediapolis announce Randel Craig born Nov 19 at Burlington hospital weighing 6 lbs 13 oz. Grandparents listed include Patterson Sr Woodward Stocker Pearson Carter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
DePere
Wis
Barbara Jean
Fairy Stocker
Gomer Stocker
Gomer Stockers
Mahlon Patterson
Des Moines
Mahlon Francis
Mahlon Patterson Sr
Frank Woodward
Moravia
Woodward
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
Randel Craig
Burlington Hospital
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Ottumwa Methodist District Conference
Birdie
Christian Church Menu
MHS
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Dean Tomlin
Jesus
Wesley Chapel
Red Lindley
I. T
Robertson
Carter
Horace Robertson
Jeanne
Robert Carter
Loyd
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Robert
Panama
Rebekahs
University Hospital
ETC Club
Rainbow Girls
Shanghai
Mary Kaste
McMulen
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