Moravia Elections Set For November Seventh
Moravia residents will vote November 7 for mayor and town councilmen. Nomination papers are due October 23. Current roster lists Mayor M. K. Blackman and councilmen Carl Black Mervin Ellison Carl Hiatt Max McDonough Ray Charity. Town treasurer to be elected is current clerk C. C. Coulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
M. K. Blackman
Carl Black
Mervin Ellison
Carl Hiatt
Max McDonough
Ray Charity
C. C. Coulson
Albia School District to Vote on Bonds
A legal notice announces Albia school district elections on November 1 to issue 200000 for building and furnishing facilities. Polling places: Vogburg hall for Hople of the Tconium area and Albia city hall for Monroe township residents. details appear on page five.
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Albia
Hople
Tconium
Vogburg Hall
Monroe Township
Albia City
Century Club Meets With Mrs Harley Tisue
The Century Club held its first fall meeting and cooperative dinner Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Harley Tate. Forty four members and a guest from Des Moines attended as the roll call featured The Twentieth Century age group and related social notes.
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Harley Tate
Rhet Woodruff
Des Moines
Pre
Tisue
W S C S Study Course Opens October 6
The County Wide Mission Course of the Wo man’s Society of Christian Service in Ap panoose County begins October 6 1961. Sessions meet in Centerville Methodist church basement from 2 30 to 3 30 p.m with Mrs A G Watkins teaching The Christ ian Mission in Latin American Countries using Land of Eldorado. All societies urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Churches
Appanoose County
Centerville Methodist Church
A. G. Watkins
Land of Eldorado
Woman's Society
Busy Maidens 4 H Club Meeting Report
The Busy Maidens 4 H Club met October 2 at Linda and Dixie Davis homes. President Linda Johnson led, officers were installed, and roll call listed ten members. Linda Davis distributed award and banquet tickets, a Wiener roast was planned, Margaret Turver received a gift, and Ralph Davis became leader. Maxine Johnson reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Dixie Davis
Linda Johnson
Martha Ran
Sharon Gay
Maxine Johnson
Lois Callen
Martha Stewart
Sheral Brown
Lou Elien Rowley
Janie Estlack
Barbara McGinnis
Linda Johnsop
Margaret Turver
Ralph Davis
Lindy
Dixie
Birth announced for Jeffrey Lane Woodward in Wyoming
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Woodward of Rock Springs Wyoming welcomed a son named Jeffrey Lane born September 21. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward of Moravia and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Oberg of Torrington. Mrs 0 G Woodward is the great grandmother.
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Roy Woodward
Rock Springs
Wyo
Jeffrey Lane
Harry Woodward
Moravia
Charley Oberg
Torrington
0. G. Woodward
Oren Woes Peevexans 3 7 Bank Heckman
Clifton Colo residents Mrs Ben Whicker and family invite friends and relatives to a gathering on Friday October 8 to celebrate. The notice notes informal event details and welcomes attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank Heckman Will
Fiay
Pele Eae Se Ir
Ben Whicker
Clifton, Colo
Zunion Held At Legion Home Sees Family Gathering
The auntie Triton of Geofe Raltogid hosted a Sunday gathering at the Legion Home. After a cooperative dinner, two daughters, grandchildren, and 23 or more relatives from Lacona and Des Moines attended, including Mr. and Mrs. George Railing and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby with their families.
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Triton
Geofe Raltogid
Rge
The
Legion Boore
Mrgg
Raymond Ashby
Lesterght
George Railing
Lester Brain
Lela Judge
Bill Luse
Lacona
Leo Dagle
Richard Raymie
Des Moines
Jack McDonough
Max McDonough
4-H Award Night Plans October 31 at Church Basement
The 4-H award night is set for October 31 at 6 00 p m in the Christian church basement. A cooperative supper with roast beef or meat loaf escalloped potatoes jellied vegetable salad baked beans bread and butter sandwiches and apple or pumpkin pie will be served. Leaders should assign dishes and everyone brings their own service. The program begins promptly at 7 15 p m and guests are welcome to attend the program at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Shanghai Club Meeting At Cora Murphy Home
The Shanghai club gathered at Cora Murphy's home on Wednesday September 27. Members present included Barbara Allen Iole Christy Lorraine Rinehart Jimmy Rinehart Doris N Patty Christy Paul Christy Doris Joyce Christy Carel Christy Addie Sheldon Hazel Rinehart Fred Taylor Allie Taylor and Cora Murphy. They embroidered tea towels and chose nut meats. Barbara Allen won the guess what. Next meeting will be at Barbara Allen's on Wednesday October 11 and family night with pie and coffee on Friday October 13. Doris Christy won the guess what at the last family night hosted by Esther Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Cora Murphy
Barbara Alien
Iole Christy
Lorraine
Jimmy Rinehart
Doris N
Patty
Paul Christy
Doris
Joyce
Carel Christy
Addie Sheldon
Hazel Rinehart
Fred
Allie Taylor
Barbara Allen
Barbara Allens
Doris Christy
Esther Perry
Card of Thanks for prayers and kindness to Elizabeth Turner
Mrs Elizabeth Turner expresses gratitude to Rev Whitenack and all who offered prayers cards flowers and other acts of kindness during hospitalization and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Whitenack
Elizabeth Turner
Garden Club Plans Holiday Fair
The Moravia Garden club met with Mrs. Tra Boyer for the September gathering. Members planned the December 2 holiday fair and prepared articles for sale. Cookies and house plants were brought to share and later donated to the Apanoose County home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Tra Boyer
John Guthrie
Don Pettibone
Gerald Morgan
Ap Panoose
Clarence Johnson
Max McDonough
John Guthrey
Nellie Williams
Charles Coffin
John Veach
Johnson
Veach
B. F. Whitehead
Boyer
Harry Woodward
John Guihrey
McDonough
4-H Enrollment Drive Underway in Apanoose County
Apanoose County 4-H enrollments are in the three hundred plus, with the program expanding in farm and home living areas. Membership is open to boys and girls aged 10 to 21, and interested youths should contact a local 4-H club leader or visit the county extension office in Centerville for details.
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Appanoose County
Harold D. Holder
Holder
County
Centerville
Ottumwawomen dine with Mrs Mason and guests
Mrs Floyd McClure Mrs Clyde Whitford and Miss Edna Ullirel all of Ottumwa were dinner guests Wednesday with Mrs A G Mason. R B R Pennington was in Bloom Held for physical checkup Friday and doctors reported his condition improving satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McClure
Clyde Whitford
Edna Ullirel
Ottumwa
A. G. Mason
R. BR. Pennington
Mary Rose Main Named Scout Executive Director
Miss Mary Rose Main daughter of Mr and Mrs Wimont Main has been appointed executive director of the Shining Trail Girl Scout Council with headquarters in Burlington Iowa. She has trained with the Wichita Area Girl Scout Council for four years and was previously a staff member in Davenport Iowa. She is currently on a two week vacation and will assume duties October 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose Main
Wimont Main
Shining Trail Girl Scout Council
Burlington
Iown
Wichita Area Girl Scout Council
Wichita
Kansas
Davenport
Iowa
Miss Main
Bishop Ensley to Open Study Meet in Centerville
Bishop F. Gerald Ensley of Des Moines will address a 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting at the Centerville Methodist church on Reading the Book of Life as part of a statewide Bible study program. The event, held Oct. 13, gathers pastors and laymen from 75 south-central Iowa churches for training and a six week Romans study beginning in November.
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Towa
Iowa
Centerville
F. Gerald Ensley
Des Moines
Centerville Methodist Church
Glenn R. Parrott
Ottumina
Appanoose
Davis
Jefferson
Lucas
Monroe
van Buren
Wapello
Wayne Counties
Wool Contest At Chariton November 4th
Four H girls and anyone sewing with wool should enter if they have a wool garment made in 1961. Entry blanks are at the extension office. Appanoose County, given its sheep production, aims to boost local wool. Prizes are offered by Amana Woolen Mills, Iowa State Sheep and Wool Growers, Younkers, Amluxens of Minneapolis, Furabo Woolen Mills, and other sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Amana Woolen Mills
Iowa State Sheep and Wool Growers
Younkers
Amluxens
Minneapolis
Fuaribo Woolen Mills
Shipstad Johnson Tee Follies free tickets offer
Union want ads remind readers that names listed in the classified column followed by two asterisks are entitled to two free tickets to the Shipstad and Johnson Tee Follies at Des Moines on Friday October 13. Claim at the Union office.
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Shipstad & Johnson
First Christian Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Donald Plum serves as pastor with Mrs. Birdie Main as superintendent. Sunday school begins at 10 00, followed by 11 00 Communion and sermon. All day Ladies Aid will be held at the Birdie Main home on Wednesday.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Church Schedule At Nazarene With Rev H LaVern Smith
Sunday School at 24:0 a.m. Morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth visitation 2:30 p.m. Youth services 7:00 p.m. NTF led by Judy Woodward. Juniors led by Marion Woodward. Evangelistic service with Singspiration at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday Hour of Prayer at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice 8:30 p.m. Save Wednesday evening for the Church.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Judy Woodward
NTF
Marion Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule Notice
Rev J A Ogden pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 10:00 a m class for everyone 11:00 a m Morning Worship 7:30 p m Junior High and Senior Youth Fellowship 7:30 p m Evening Service Family night Oct 11 potluck 6:30 p m kitchen committee program W S W S meets Oct 15 8:00 p m county Ladies Aid convention Oct 10 at Christian church Moulton attendees meet at church Oct 9 30 a m
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Ethel Blackman
Pearl Woodward
Harry Woodward
Ethel VanDorin
W.S.W.S
Christian Church
Moulton
Grace Methodist and Moravia church services briefed
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev Weldon Whitewoick held 9:00 Sunday school and 10:10 morning worship with sermon Building for Eternity. Moravia area listed 11:00 worship, youth groups, filmstrips Trip to the Green Planet and World Behind the Headlines, plus missions opening worship and midweek studies.
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Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitewoick
Fairview Lee Benz
Moravia
Green Planet
Wesley Chapel
Howard Guenther
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Richard Tubaugh
Methodist
Whitenack
Terry Tuttle
World Service
Commission On Missions
Methodist Builders Day Observed by Local Churches
Methodist Builders Day will be observed on Sunday October 8 in local churches. Builders are a select group who support the church and fund annual efforts to start new congregations. Bishop F Gerald Ensley issues calls to help four new churches, and in years without a call members donate ten dollars. The observance will honor local Builders and invite more members.
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F. Gerald Ensley
CWF Meets With Mrs Coltrain In Church Gathering
The Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian Church held its annual meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs Maude Coltrain in charge of the fall call a Bible verse and worship service. Following the business meeting Mrs Marshall Perry was season leader and the study was presented as a playlet with all members taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women's Fellowship Group
The
Christian Church
Maude Coltrain
Pat Kelsey to Speak at Moravia Family Night
Moravia will host Pat Kelsey at the Methodist church family night on Wednesday evening. She recently spent several months in the Netherlands and will share his experiences and observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Kelsey
Moravia
Miss Kelsey
Netherlands
Local Happenings Across Towns and Visits
Pat Rogers of Town Falls visited his mother Mrs. Frank Rogers on Thursday evening. Des Moines couples Clifford Tisue and Herbert Delong spent Sunday with Harley Tisue. Verne Funkhounser and wife returned to Torrington Wyoming after a week with relatives. Glenn Sherrard of Campaign Illinois visited the Tuttle and Perry households. Wilbur Miller attended Pleasant Corners church centennial service with Rev. Ray Roberts. Lula Tillmont and daughter Madge Hough visited Sid Green in Newton. Sherman West of Moulton called on Mrs. Frank Rogers. Gail Hinton and Alice of Albia were dinner guests of Frank Wilson. J C Lockman and family moved to their Moravia property. J T VanDorin helped with the dinner.
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Pat Rogers
Town Falls
Frank Rogers
Clifford Tisue
Herbert Delong
Des Moines
Harley Tisue
Verne Funkhounser
Torrington
Wyo
Harry Woodward
Glenn Sherrard
Campaign
Marshall Perry
Karl Tuttle
Wilbur Miller
Pleasant Corners Church
Blakesburg
Ray Roberts
Lula R. Tillmont
Madge Hough
Sid Green
Newton
Earl Wayland
Davenport
Ida Mangle
Sherman West
Moulton
Gail Hinton
Alice
Albia
Frank Wilson
J. C. Lockman
Moravia
J. T. VanDorin
Flora Jones
Large Blue Front reunion draws wide attendance across states
A large turnout at the Blue Front school reunion gathered many former students and families. Attendees listed include Osa Coulson Kirkham of Iowa Alicia Nellie Coulson Nelson Avery IA Jack Long and Vanessa Frank Wilson Ben Jones Roy Du Vall Cheyenne Wil o Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Murdy Wanda Jones James Theo Miller Carl VanZante Ray McCloud Ted Wilson Arlie Coulson Arthur Gillaspie Monroe Hazel Funkhouser Jackson Harry Woodward Pearl Funkhouser Clarence Main Des Moines Lester Perry Des Moines Leona Perry Ankony Perry Des Moines etc. The attendees span Iowa Missouri Kansas Wyoming and Illinois.
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Blue Front School
Osa
Coulson
Ray McCloud
Ted Wilson
Arlie Coulson
Arthur Gillaspie
Monroe
Homer Hamilton
Earl Fenton
Exie Hammond
Plano
Hazel
Funkhouser
Farmer
Jackson
Harry Woodward
Pearl Funkhouser
Clarence Main
Kansas City
Lester Perry
Des Moines
Ray Deedly
Leona Perry
Lee Coon
Janice
Ankony
Perry
Eric Main
Betty
Mabel Plants
Keith Thompson
Marshalltown
Mitchune
D. E. Cooper
Jake Simbro
Ruth Hamilton
Centralia
Elbert Moore
Hazel Hellyer
James Wilson
Frank Woodward
Larry Coltrain
C. W. Moore
Ottumwa
Wm. Allen
Mabel (Moore) Abbott
Council Bluffs
Talbert Moore
Jerry Hawkins
Ida
Patrick) Mangle
Moravia
Lewis Rouse
Sadie Coulson
Albin
Eva Hiatt
Harris
R. C. Hiatt
Centerville
Helma Tisue
Leslie Plants
Oskaloosa
Elsie Long
Jack Hiatt
Enid Long
Lloyd Brown
Velda Pence
Jim McAninch
Melrose
Helen Hamilton
Berniece
Johnson
Ramond Chance
Gewlin Lemaster
Lovilia
Kenneth Coltrain
Mary Marie Williams
Vernie Funkhouser
Torrington
Wyo
Roy Funkhouser
Chicago
Eddie Haas
Prairie City
Jennie Hamilton
Ronald Woodward
Clair Woodward
Evanston
Roy Woodward
Rock Springs
Gustal Rhodes
Tom Robb
Iowa City
Eva Jean Woodward
Moravia Boys Fall Baseball Falls In State Final
Moravia’s fall baseball season ended Friday with a 5 4 loss to Interstate 35 in the state tournament final at New Virginia. Oehler started for Moravia with Burns inside in the third. Moravia finishes with seven wins and one defeat. Coach Armstrong said basketball practice starts Monday with tryouts pending.
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Moravia
New Virginia
Armstrong
Interstate 35
Oehler
Burns
Youth Rally At E U 8 Church In Moravia
Albia Promotional groups of Evangelical United Brethren churches held the fall youths rally at Moravia church with about 150 youths registered. Becktold spoke on Christianity and Communism, a film What Price Freedom was shown, and new officers were elected including Bill Jones as president and Jay Taylor as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Moravia
Seymour
Nellie Argo
Mr. Joes
Bechtold
D. M. Gruber
Past Matrons Club Meets at Mrs Howard Smith Home
Tuesday evening the Past Matrons club gathered at the home of Mrs. Howard Smith with Mrs. Rowena McFatridge assisting. Members enjoyed visiting and refreshments including pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream nuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Rowena McFatridge
Family Dinner Honors Mrs Paul Boyer
Mrs Birdie Main hosted a Saturday family dinner in Loveland Cole to honor her sister in law Mrs Paul Boyer. Attending were Mr and Mrs Herbert Main of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Frank Houser of Centerville, Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main and Joanne, Mrs Glen Fowler and Lois and Lorraine, Miss Osa Brown, plus Mr and Mrs Dwight Main and their children from Des Moines who visited the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main
Paul Boyer
Loveland
Cole
Boyer
Herbert Main
Des Moines
Frank Houser
Centerville
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Glen Fowler
Lois
Lorraine
Osa Brown
Dwight Main
Rainbow Installation at Moravia Masonic Temple
The Moravia Rainbow for Girls will hold their installation at the Masonic Temple Sunday afternoon Oct. 8. Friends and relatives are cordially invited. Miss Donna Tomlin will be installed a worthy advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Masonic Temple
Donna Tomlin
Moravia Eastern Stars to Meet at Masonic Temple
The Moravia Eastern Stars hold a regular meeting on Tuesday evening October 16 at 8:00 at the Masonic temple. Initiation is planned and members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Masonic Temple
Dickie Dykes Enlists in Paratroop Division
Dickie Dykes brother of Mrs Maurice Walter enters service with the paratroop division. He begins basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Address lists Ret Dickie D Dykes RA 17608000 Co E First Br 2nd TE B Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie Dykes
Maurice Walter
Ft. Leonard Wood
Dickie D. Dykes
Fort Leonard Wood
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Albia School
Century Club
W.S.C.S
Stork
Band Mothers Club
Carolyn VanDorin
Gravely
Virginia Cloyed
Erlene Davis
Ry —Toke
Thenterville
Corydon
Oren
Peevexans
Zunion
Legion Home
Bishop" Ensley
Chariton
Methodist Builders Club
C.W.F
Blue Front
E.U.8. Church
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