Moravia Christian Church Homecoming Sunday
Moravia Christian church will observe homecoming this Sunday October 10 with all day services. Sunday school at regular hour. Morning message by Mrs Mida Yates of Moulton. Cooperative noon dinner. Afternoon program at 2 includes numbers from area churches and Moravia speakers. Audience invited to hear a Mt Hermon Mo 20 piece orchestra and enjoy fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church of
Moravia
Mida Yates
Christian Church ‘of
Moulton
Christian Churches
Exline
Washington
Hilltown
Iconium
Numa
Letha
Lillie Belle Schaffner
Patty
Joyce Harris
Betty Jessie
Jolene VanDorin
Horace
Billie Schaffner
Omaha
Mt. Hermon
Christian Church
Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Ralph Davis Home
Mora via Garden club met at Mrs Ralph Davis home on September 9 with 23 members present. Mrs Zell Callen presided as the meeting opened with prayer. A nominating committee was named for October elections and members were urged to bring dried materials for winter bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Ralph Davis
Moravia
Zell Callen
John Veach
Frank Wilson
E. G. Hawk
C. A. Turner
Nellie Williams
Harley Traue
Davis
Eleanor Miller
Art Fox
Mex McDonough
F. T. C. Club Meets With Mrs. Lee Hiatt
Mrs. Lee Hiatt hosted the second regular F. T. C. club meeting of the fall season. DuVall led the entertainment with a mystery box and Mrs. John L. Johnson won the quiz prize. Fire prevention hints were given as the roll call. attendees enjoyed fruit salad open faced sandwiches potato chips candy and coffee.
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Lee Hiatt
DuVall
John L. Johnson
Sunshine basket sent to Mrs. Etta Halden
A sunshine basket was sent to Mrs. Etta Halden on Thursday by members of Class Nine of Grace Methodist Church. Halden, a longtime member, is staying at Throckmand nursing home in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Halden
Grace Methodist Church of
Whi
Halden
Throckman Nursing Home
Bedford
Evangelical United Brethren Young Adults Hold Church Party
The young adult class of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a party in the church dining room Saturday evening. Rev and Mrs Lynn King led the activities and Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn King
Ralph Davis
Chicken supper and bazaar at Hultop Church
Omickén Bupfer reports the annual chicken supper and bazaar at Hultop Church on October 20 with serving starting at 5:90.
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Hultop Church
Juniors Present Arthur Andrews Next Week
The junior class presents a full length comedy about Mr and Mrs Andrews celebrating their twentieth anniversary. Archie creates chaos then fixes things, discovering a town gossip secret and restoring fortunes. Veronica regains favor while Archie becomes more popular. Performances Friday Oct 15 at 7 30 in Moravia gym with a large cast.
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Mrs. Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Oscar
Joan
Andrews
Archie
Dad
Veronica
Moravia
Charace
Jim Pettibone
Irene Tadlock
Genevieve
Jughead
X Messenger
Pinky
Jerold Luse Agatha
Local social notes from Albia and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Charles Main of Kansas City and relatives visited in Albia Centerville and Newton. Several families attended gatherings at Ray McClouds and Ray Underwood's homes. Travel and visits include Des Moines Waterloo Chugwater and Springfield with REA convention attendance noted.
Taylor Farm Bureau Meeting At New Hope Schoolhouse
The Taylor Farm Bureau will meet at New Hope schoolhouse on Monday evening October 11 at 7 36. Bring sandwiches and Re. Resolutions will be voted on with Farm Bureau fieldman Tom Serhow present.
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Taylor Farm Bureau
New Hope Schoolhouse
Tom Serhow
Farm Bureau
Moravia Booster Club Dinner Meeting October 14
Moravia Booster club announces its October meeting will be Thursday night October 14. It will be a dinner meeting for members and their wives at the Icontuma Methodist church. Reservations are requested by Saturday at the Union office, Lee Blatt, or Arthur VanDoriz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Icontuma Methodist Church
Union Office
Lee Blatt
Arthur VanDoriz
Evangelical United Brethren Church Events Highlight Weekend
Rev. Lynn J. King presides as Harold Mason leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship follows at 10:55. District W.8.W.S. meets in Albia on Tuesday Oct 12. Church Family Night is Wed Oct 13. Women’s Society of World Service meets at Mrs. Harry DuVall’s Friday at 7:30 p.m. Lois Mason leads the program.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
W. S
Albia
Women’s Society of World
The
Evangelical United | Brethren Church
Harry Duvall
Lois Mason
Women’s Society of World Service
Harry. DuVall
W. P. Davis
Harold Meson
Lynn King
King
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
Grace Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Junior church nursery and a youth program at 6:30 p.m. M.Y.F. at 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic study on Daniel. Midweek meetings include Rom ane chapter, prayer and Bible study. Junior and intermediate groups meet Oct 13 and 7:30 p.m. Friday fellowship pie night. First Christian Church hosts 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Communion sermon by Mire Yatea. cooperative dinner at 12:30 and 2:00 program with Moravia churches. spelling bee planned.
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Hari Tuttle
James Fisk
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Mire
Birdle Main
Mida Yatea
Moulton
Appanoose County
Moravia
Twentieth Century club opens fall meeting at Dodd home
The Twentieth Century club held its first fall meeting at Mrs. John Dodd’s farm home with a cooperative noon dinner. The 1:30 program opened with a theme song and prayer, followed by a roll call of summer events and highlights of Mrs. Melissa Felton’s escorted tour of the northwest and Canadian provinces. Guests included Mrs. Ron Woodward and Georgie and Mrs. Billy Wilson and daughters. the Oct. 19 meeting is planned at Mrs. Ted Campbell’s house.
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Twentieth Century Club
John Dodd
Melissa Felton
Northwest
Canadian
Ron Woodward
Georgie
Billy Wilson
Ted Campbell
Basket Dinner Honors Coldeadg Relatives
A Sunday basket dinner at Moravia park honored Mr and Mrs Paul Boyer of Loveland California. Attending were Center ville residents Frank Houser and family Doris George Boyer Ted Broshar Grover Easter Harry Gillis Birdie Main Glen Fowler and families plus Gaylord Main Joanne Opel Harris and daughters and visitors Earl Purvis Seymour Bill Sager and children Elly Platt Faye Anna Easter Pearl Hiner. The Paul Boyers left Monday for their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Paul Boyer
Loveland
Calo
Frank Houser
Doris
George Boyer
Ted Broshar
Grover Easter
Harry Gillis
Centerville
Birdie Main
Glen Fowler
Lois
Lorraine
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Opel Harris
Earl Purvis
Seymour
Bill Sager
Elly Platt
Faye
Anna Easter
Pearl Hiner
Paul Boyers
Hame
Taylor Aid Meeting Date Change with Hiatt
Taylor-Aid will meet with Mrs. Lute Hiatt on October 13, replacing the previously scheduled meeting with Mrs. Lee Benz.
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Taylor-Aid
Lute Hiatt
Lee Benz
North Bend School Candy Supper Evening Event
Notice for a candy supper at North Bend School in Wisconsin on October 13 at 7 45 p.m. All are invited. Betty Van Antwerp is the teacher in charge.
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North Bend School
Betty van Antwerp
Mrs. D B Hellyer Taken Suddenly
Mrs. D B Hellyer dies of a heart attack at her home west of Moravia on Oct 3 1954. Born Sept 7 1891 in Iconium, she married Dell B Hellyer July 14 1912 and leaves husband five children George Albion Helen Rose Hazel Dick Clark three brothers Lew Frank Bert Rinehart and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct 5 at the Iconium Methodist Church with burial in Iconium cemetery.
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Mra
Dell Hellyer
Moravia
Don D. Hellyer
George
Mary Rinehart
Iconium
Dell B. Hellyer
Iconiums Methodist Church
Albion
Helen Rose
Des Moines
Hazel
Clark
Lew
Frank
Bert Rinehart
Sconium
Faye
Iconium Methodist Church
Turner
John Grenfell
Iconium Cemetery
Card of Thanks Acknowledges kindness after a family loss
Words cannot express our appreciation for the acts of kindness given our family at the time it was most needed. We thank everyone for the flowers, food and personal calls. Alto the American Legion Auxiliary for the lunch, the musicians, Rev Grenfell, and the pall bearers Dell Hellyer Hazel Dick and Clark Mr and Mrs Monnie Rose and family Mr and Mrs George Hellyer and family
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Alto
American Legion
Grenfell
Dell Hellyer
Hazel, Dick and Clark
Monnie Rose
George Hellyer
Franklin Farmers 4 H elects officers and plans hayride
The Franklin Farmers 4 H meeting October 4 1954 at Charles and Charlotte McAninch home elected W G O Hara president Jackie Tarbell vice president Charlotte McAninch secretary treasurer Martha McCord Moravia reporter Dick Sneeden Albia reporter and leaders George McCombs and Jim McAninch assistant Also scheduled a hayride for Tuesday October 12 with gathering at 7 30 in Iconium Guests were Mr and Mrs J W McAninch and refreshments served
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Franklin
Charles
Charlotte McAninch
Gary Perry
W. G. O'Hara
Jackie Tarbell
Moravia
Martha McCord
Albia
Dick Sneeden
George McCombs
Jim McAninch
Iconium
Sayling
Fiag
Donnie Argo
Connie McAninch
James McCord
Larry Derby
Charles McAninch
Martha, McCord
J. W. McAninch
Miller School Box Supper and Program
Miller School hosts a program and box supper on Thursday October 14 at 8:00 pm. Refreshments will be sold. Organizer is teacher Helen Exline.
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Miller School
Helen Exline
Pleasant Valley Homecoming Scheduled for Oct 10
Pleasant Valley will hold a homecoming on Sunday October 10 with a noon basket dinner and a 2:00 pm afternoon program led by Reverend Hugh Sawyer.
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Pleasant Valley
Hugh, Sawyer
Wedding of Pvt Donald Coltrain and Norma Walters in Kingston N Y
Pvt Donald E Coltrain and Norma Walters wed at 2 30 PM at First Baptist Church Kingston North Carolina. Attendants were Dean Coltrain and Velma Warden. Bride from Des Moines graduates Kirksville High 1953. groom serves in army with Fort Lewis Korea overseas duty pending. Attendees include Emery Coltrain, family members, and Pvt Joe Coltrain stationed at Kingston N C.
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Donald E. Coltrain
Emery Coltrain
Des Moines
Moravia
Norma Walters
James Miller
First Baptist Cehurch
Kingston
North Carolina
Dean Coltrain
Velma Warden
Coltrain
Novinger
Kirksville High School
Blue Cross Insurance
Missouri
Army
Fort Pastis
Virginia
Fort Lewis
Wash
Korea
Transportation Department
Dean
Jim
Charles
Howard
Lois
Pvt
Joe Coltrain
Kingston, N, C
Hollingshead Addresses Urbana Farm Bureau Meeting
Mrs Ruth Hollingshead Monroe county Red Cross chairman spoke to Urbana Farm Bureau at the W A Wilson home Tuesday night. She outlined the Red Cross program for the year to the local farming group.
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Mra
Ruth Hollingshead
Monroe County
Red Cross
Urbana Farm Bureau
W. A. Wilson
Progressive Club Meets at Country Home Event
The Progressive club met Monday evening at the country home of Mrs Theo Miller. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Karl Tuttle Mrs Chet Broshar and Mrs Rowena McFatridge after an evening of bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
Oridge
Karl Tuttle
Chet Broshar
Rowena McFatridge
Wanda Jordan Undergoes Appendix Operation
Wanda Jordan underwent an appendicitis operation at Des Moines General Hospital in Bes Moines on Saturday. She is to remain in the hospital for the remainder of the week. address listed as 4th floor room 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Jordan
Bes Moines
Des Moines General Hospital
Public Sales Notice for Lester Weak Farm Equipment
Today Thursday the sale of farm equipment from Lester Weak will be held. Mrs Elva Bickford sale postponed due to rain from Tuesday October 5 to Saturday October 18.
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Lester Weak
Elva Bickford
Rural correspondents urged to send news to Union office
The Union asks rural correspondents and residents to submit news by Monday or Tuesday. Much news arrived too late for this issue, or lacked time to print an extra page.
Moravia Baseball Wins Fall Finale 9-6 Over Udell
Moravia completed the fall season Friday September 24 with a 9-6 victory over Udell. Pitcher Larry Pfannebecker started in place of Eddie Schwabe as Moravia closed its fall slate. Basketball preparations begin with boys' and girls' practice, schedules list girls at Cincinnati October 21 and boys at Nome October 27, with East versus West facing Pulaski Moulton Troy Udell against Moravia Cincinnati Numa and Mystic in the West.
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Moravia
Udell
Larry Pfannebecker
Cincinnati
Nome
Pulaski
Moulton
Troy
Moravis
Numa
Mystic
Agricultural Specialists Here Thursday Night At School
Local farmers are invited to an adult evening school program at the schoolhouse featuring Rex Beresford beef cattle specialist from Town State College and farm economist Bevens from the state extension service. The event, coordinated by Fred Lasley and Clarence Babcock, aims to explain the beef outlook and general farm economy with a focus on current changes in the agricultural sector.
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Rex Beresford
Town State College
Bevens
State Extension Service
Fred Lasley
Clarence Babcock
Appanoose
Monroe County Extension Service
Paul Turner Named Monroe 4H Head
Paul Turner of the Hilton Hustlers 4 H club was elected president of the Monroe county 4 H group at the Farm Bureau office in Albia Tuesday night. James McCord of the Franklin Farmers group was named vice president. George Mosley and Dallas Tucker, both of Albia route 5, were chosen secretary treasurer and county reporter respectively. Bernard Crall remains the current head of the Monroe county 4 H group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Turner
Hilton Hustlera
Monroe County
Farm Bureau
Albia
James McCord
Franklin Farmers Group
Hoth Boys
Moravia High School
George Mosley
Albla Route 5
Dallas Tucker
Bernard Crall
Local social notes from Des Moines to Queen City and beyond
Mr and Mrs Glen VanDorin visited Des Moines business. Band Mothers meeting led by Mrs George Firkins. Sandwiches and coffee served after the meeting. Newton visitors Forrest Hiatt and Curtis Burton were guests with Mrs Burton. Cecil Coulson called on Keith Cameron in Newton. Cameron returned home after hospital treatment. Dayne Taylor of Moravia and Gerald Trelan of Unionville visited Bill Sharrock in Queen City Missouri. Mitzi Sawvel from Des Moines spent weekend at home with parents. Home Builders class hosted a church party with games and refreshments. Woodward family visited Kingsley. Leslie Woodward host family invited extend stay. Harry H Tisue and family visited with Carrie Tisue's relatives. Harry Woodward visited daughter in Washington. 4 birthday dinner for Mrs Gabe Johnson at Ralph and Wanda Johnson home with Dale Derby and son Gary of Albia. Afternoon visitors included Mrs Walter Scott and Sondra, Billy and Pamela. Levi Robinson and family spent Sunday evening at the Robinson home.
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Glen VanDorin
Des Moines
George Firkins
Band Mothers
Tadlock
Lester Sawyer
Carl VanZante
Forrest Hiatt
Newton
Curtis Burton
Burton
Cecil Coulson
Keith Cameron
Cameron
Dayne Taylor
Moravia
Gerald Trelan
Unionville
Bill Sharrock
Queen City
Mitzi Sawvel
Lester Sawvel
Junior Hoyer
Hillsboro
E. A. B. Church School
Church
Lynn King
Harold Mason
O. G. Woodward
Harry Woodward
Eugene Boyer
Leslie Woodward
Kingsley
Ralph Robinson
Gabe Johnson
Johnson
Wanda
Dale Derby
Gary
Albjia
Thank You Note From Sylvia L Callen Moravia
Sylvia L Callen of Moravia thanks all who visited her in hospital and for the cards powers and gifts received during her illness.
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Sylvia L. Callen
Moravia
Family thanks for sympathy in father’s death
The family of Wm. Espy expresses gratitude for kind expressions of sympathy and the beautiful floral offerings received after their father’s passing.
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Wm. Espy
Buckmaster Family Reunion Held at Legion Home
Mrs. Fred Buckmaster hosted a Sunday family reunion at the Legion Home with 32 attendees including two daughters Mrs. Raymond Ashby and Mr. Ashby, Mrs. Garnet McDonough, grandchildren Bil Luse, Mrs. Lela Judge, Jack and Max McDonough, Mrs. Leo Dagle and Mia, and 18 great grandchildren under eight years. Richard Raymle of Des Moines also attended. A cooperative dinner was shared at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buckmaster
Legion Home
Raymond Ashby
Ashby
Garnet McDonough
Bil Luse
Lacona
Lela Judge
Jack
Max McDonough
Leo Dagle
Mia
Richard Raymle
Des Moines
Buckmaster
Gathering Honors Me and Mrs Brain Visit Relative Group
Mr and Mrs Fred Brain of Chugwater Wyoming visited relatives at the home of Mr and Mrs J T VanDorin Sunday afternoon. Those present included multiple couples and individuals from Centerville Albia Ottumwa and Ottumwa with refreshments of ice cream and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brain
Chugwater
Wyoming
J. T. VanDorin
Floyd McFall
Centerville
Carl Bettis
Russell Hindman
Maryleis
Larry
Charles
Shirley
Betty Turner
Lowell van Dorin
Carolyn
James
Roy
Susette
Albia
Clarence Caster
Leanne
Greg
Ottumwa
Fiora Jones
Nancy Carol Faber
R. S. Faber
Mary Jo Manley
Marlene
Fred VanDorin
Kenneth Free
Elaine
Visitors Call on Local Families This Week
Mr and Mrs Virgil Johnson and daughter Margaret spent Sunday at the John Ragona home in Davenport. Mr and Mrs W V Murdy were dinner guests of their daughter Mrs Leonard Palmer and Mr Palmer. Miss Myrtle Hudgens spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Sam Hudgens. Mr and Mrs Elmer Shake and daughter of Albin Wyoming were supper guests at the John L Johnson home north of town Monday and called on relatives and friends in the area Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Johnson
Margaret
John Ragona
Davenport
W. V. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Myrtle Hudgens
Sam Hudgens
Elmer Shake
Albin
Wyo
John L. Johnson
Town
Condras Attend Tire Meet at Des Moines Golf Club
Wendell, Marion and Kenneth Condra attended a Goodyear tire dinner and sales meeting at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club Monday evening. The event included a dinner and entertainment following the sales meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condras
Des Moines
Wendell
Marion
Kenneth Condra
Goodyear Tire
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
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Lloyd Phillis
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