Farm identification contest offers free subscription
Identification contest tied to Harold Mason farm is explained with emphasis on aerial view challenges. Farmers or their immediate family may phone the Union office after 1 PM Thursdays to receive a free subscription. Sponsors Veach Implement Gardner Hatchery McClurg Implement Moravia Produce Dewey's Place Moravia Farm Service and Turner Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Veach Implement
Gardner Hatchery
McClurg Implement
Moravia Produce
Dewey's Place
Moravia Farm Service
Turner & Son
Jimmie Argo Hurt in Football Fall
Jimmie Argo, a year old son of Mr. and Mrs. a Centerville family, suffered internal injuries Friday after a fall during a football game. He was taken to St. Joseph hospital where doctors found a ruptured spleen. He was later brought home to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmod
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Moravia residents help patient receive hospital radio
Bernice Mason expresses gratitude to the Moravia community for organizing a radio for her hospital room. She calls the surprise pleasant and wonderful and notes it will help pass long hours during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bernice Mason
Interview With Pvt Jackie Kaster From Saran France
Pvt Jackie Kaster son of Mr and Mrs Orph Kaster was interviewed recently with the 7876th Army Unit near Saran France He will be heard on Oct 11 at noon on recording over KCOG Robert Carter who recently returned to Ft Chaffee sends his new address Pt Robert N Carter U S 555 43366 D Btry 1st Sp Bn Class No 11 M QO S 760 0 Ft Chaffee Arkansas
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Jackie Kaster
Orph Kaster
7876Th
Saran
France
K.C.O.G
Robert Carter
Ft. Chaffee
Robert N. Carter
U. 8
Sp. Bn
Chaffee
Arkansas
Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Set For October Fifteenth
The Monroe County Public Hospital auxiliary members will hold a business session and work period at 2 30 p m Oct 15 at the hospital. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Public Hospital
Fuller School Program At Hilton Church Basement
Fuller school will present three programs at the Hilton church basement October 18 at 7 45 PM. Refreshments will be served. Fern Hudgens, teacher, notes the event as a community program with student participation and a social afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller School
Hilton Church
Fern Hudgens
Junior class play planned at school gym evening
Notice announces a Junior class play titled My Little Oscar to be held Friday night in the school gym with admission 50 cents and 25 cents. It lists Sunday visitors Mrs Albert Tubaugh and Drenda Gae Tubaugh, and notes Harry Stark, brother in law of Mr Tadlock, stopped by in the afternoon from Jerome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
John Tadlock
Albert Tubaugh
Drenda Gae’ Tubaugh
Harry Stark
Mr. Tadlock
Jerome
Men's Quartet To Sing Here Sunday Night
The Evangels Male Quartet of Chicago Evangelistic Institute will perform at Grace Methodist church Moravia Iowa on October 14 1956 at 7 30 p m. The four students Richard Klein Oakes North Dakota Jamey Doll Chicago IL Benjamin Bellus Marshalltown Town and Walter Rethfuss Bay Hart Michigan sing hymns spirituals and gospel songs representing the interdenominational Bible College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangels
Chicago Evangelistic Institute
University Park
Iowa
Grace Methodist
Dakota
Jamey Doll
Chicago, IL
Benjamin Bellus
Marshalltown
Town
Walter Rethfuss
Bayhart Michigan
Bible College
Local Ladies Attend District Aid Meeting
One hundred forty ladies attended the 27th annual Ladies Aid convention at Walnut City Christian church on Tuesday October 9. The day featured reports, skits, readings, music and poems with a corsage for Mrs Jim Allem of Boone, age 83, and a memorial service for four members lost in the past year. Rev Simms of Mystic spoke in the afternoon. Rev Atwood of Brushy church contributed remarks. Moravia church group had the highest attendance, Moravia E A B Ladies to host in 1957 with tentative date the second Tuesday of October.
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Ladies Aid
Walnut City Christian Church
Jim Allem
Boone
Simms
Mystic
Matthew
Peter
Atwood
Brushy Church
Numa
Churches of
Moravia
Bert Utterback Dies in Billings Montana
Mrs H N Utterback learns of the death of her brother in law Bert Utterback 83 who died at 10 pm Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs Cordin Lyons in Billings Montana He was born in Sigourney Iowa and was last surviving member of Nelson and Sarah Utterback's family He is survived by a daughter and six grandchildren Funeral services and burial were at Billings Saturday
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Msr
H. N. Utterback
Bert Utterbach
Cordin Lyons
Billings
Mont
Sigourney
Iowa
Nelson
Sarah Utterback
Adult Class To Hear Facts On Social Security
The men's adult class tonight will learn more about social security for farmers with Mr. Roth or Mr. Deck from the Ottumwa office attending. Next week's schedule keeps the Thursday men’s session, while the ladies class moves to Tuesday.
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Roth
Deck
Ottumwa
Mrs Luse Recuperating At Home After Fall
Mrs. Gus Luse was brought to her home Friday from Monroe County hospital at Albia to recuperate from a fractured hip. Mrs. Elsie Long assists in her care. Attend the Junior class at the schoolhouse Oct. 12 at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Luse
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Elsie Long
Town Fall Clean-Up Day Set For 19th
Moravia town council sets Friday October 19th as fall clean-up day to tidy the town and prepare for winter. Residents are asked to box tin cans bottles and rubbish and place it at street edges for pickup by a town truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jewell Miller Hosts Senior Class Weiner Roast
Jewell Miller entertained the senior class and friends at her home on Thursday evening October 4 for a weiner roast and hay ride. Attendees included Dorothy Archer Wanda Benz Joan Fox DeLoris Hiatt Sandy Hiatt Martha McCord Kay Over turf Nancy Vance Betty King Kenny Brown Keith Arnold Chet Hope Paul Mihalovich Jim Rogers Larry Roberta Gary Perry Gary Charity Bill Rose Larry Pfannebecker Ronnie Van Zante Larry Hayes and Duayne Proctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Miller
Weiner
Dorothy Archer
Wanda Benz
Joan Fox
DeLoris Hiatt
Sandy Hiatt
Martha McCord
Kay Overturf
Nancy Vance
Betty King
Kenny Brown
Keith Arnold
Chet Hope
Paul Mihalovich
Jim Rogers
Larry Roberta
Gary Perry
Gary Charity
Bill Rose
Larry Pfannebecker
Ronnie van Zante
Larry Hayes
Duayne Proctor
Stars to Assist Mystic at Friendship Meeting
The Mor ravia Chapter of Eastern Stars held a Tuesday night meeting at the Masonic hall. Plans were made for a 7:30 p m practice session on October 30. The chapter will assist Mystic at a Friendship meeting on November 1. Members attended Albia and Center ville Friendship events. past matrons will be honored in November. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bert Turner and Mrs D E Bishop.
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Morravia
Eastern Stara
Masonic Hall
Mystic
Albia
Centerville
Bert Turner
D. E. Bishop
Sunshine Club Weiner Roast Picnic Feature Members
The Sunshine club ladies and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gladfelder home for a weiner roast. Guests Norma and Lee Gladfelder attended as well as Mamie Tisue Lel4 Harrison and Neela Hawk. Secret pal gifts were exchanged Nellie received a going away gift and Darlene Gladfelder a get well remembrance. Next gathering planned for November 7 at Mamie Tisue's.
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Lub
Mamie Tisue
CONIUM YOUTHS MEET FOR M Y F MEETING
Teonium M Y F held its annual election of officers Sunday night during the business meeting. The new officers were elected with the old president Martha McCord in charge. New officers are: president Mary Lou Rinehart, vice president Larry Lee Whitehead, secretary Roseann Calhoun, treasurer Wayne Pickerell, and reporter Martha McCord. Following the election the regular business meeting was held. Two bills were allowed to be paid by the treasurer. We discussed ways to increase our membership. The calendar for October was made. After business meeting we had our devotions and lesson. The meeting closed with M Y F benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium M. Y. F
Martha McCord
Mary Lou Rinehart
Larry Lee Whitehead
Roseann Calhoun
Wayne Pickerell
M. Y
Birthday celebrations mark October at Mear Walters home
October birthdays were celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Miner of Mystic and other guests including Mr and Mrs WIM Gardner of Richland Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner and Yvonne Rita Linda and Dennis Mr and Mrs Loren Walter Shirley Sharon Joyce Connie Mr and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin Marie Debbie Jim Yates Annabelle Wilson Carolyn Debbie Van Dorin Connie Walter Rita Jean Gardner and Loren Walter Also dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Main of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Frank Swalm plus Almont and Mam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mear Walter
Walter Miner
Mystic
Wim Gardner
Richland
Wash
Marvin Gardner
Yvonne
Rita
Linda
Dennis
Loren Walter
Shirley
Sharon
Joyce
Connie
Sylvan van Dorin
Marie
Debbie
Jim Yates
Moulton
Annabelle Wilson
Carolyn
Debbie van Dorin
Connie Walter
Rita Jean Gardner
Bill Main
Centerville
Almont
Mam
Frank Swalm
Norton Holds Closing Out Sale Near Unionville Date
W. T. Norton is conducting a closing out sale 244 miles southwest of Unionville on Tuesday October 16. The complete bill is listed elsewhere in this issue of the Wanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Norton
Unionville
Band Mothers Meet at Schoolhouse Friday
The Band mothers met Friday afternoon at the schoolhouse with Mrs. Harold Mason in charge. They discussed money making plans to cover uniforms expenses. The instrumental group included Carol Main, Donna Woodward, Nancy Turner, Lester Dooley, Gary Charity, Ronnie Woodward, Keith Helmick, Diane Burton, and Donald West. Richard Mason played trumpet. They planned to accompany Mrs. Harold Mason to Lancaster for Old Settlers Day on Saturday September 28. Guests included Mrs. Buddy Bradley. refreshments were provided by Mrs. Kenneth Condra and Mrs. George Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mason
Carol Main
Donna Woodward
Nancy Turner
Lester Dooley
Gary Charity
Ronnie Woodward
Keith Helmick
Diane Burton
Donald West
Richard Mason
Lancaster
Carl van Zante
Francis Kincate
Cecil Coulson
Ron Woodward
Buddy Bradley
Kenneth Condra
George Scott
Fall Institute Held at Seymour in Albia District
The Women's Society of World Service district Fall Institute met Tuesday at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Seymour. Rev. Fred Walker spoke on his Sierra Leone mission while officers and members from Hubbard, Moravia, Albia, and Sey mour attended. New officers for 1957 will be from Albia and Seymour. two new societies formed at Seymour and Sewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service District
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Seymour
Zell Callen
Albia
Fred Walker
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Rudolph Eller
Irving Faust
Hubbard
W. S
Lynn King
Herry. Young
E. G. Hawk
Moravia
Eugene Angove
L. B. Foster
Sevilla
Espanola Hospital
Africa
Floyd McKiss Ck
Carroll Brees
Carolyn Wickam
Sewel
Family Reunion Honors Mrs Ray at UnionvilleHome
A Sunday reunion honored Mrs Emma Ray at the Harry Rumley home Unionville Town with a cooperative dinner and photos. Attendees included numerous Des Moines Moravia Albia and Unionville residents and relatives from Centerville Glenwood and Burness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Ray
Harry Rumley
Unionville
Frank Cox
Albia
Millie Brock
Dickie Brock
Olive Moffatt
Moravia
Minnie Moffatt
Udell
E. T. Rumley
Leonard Watkins
Barbara Watkins
Glenwood
Betty Clinkenpill
Des Moines
George
Bill
Mike
Christine Roby
Folsom
Dehie
Robert Roby
Angela
Pamela
Bobby
Carl Roby
Pearl Duddiey
Jim
Centerville
Harlan McGill
Mathew
Marcia
Family Night Led by M. Y. F. at Methodist Church
The regular family night at the Methodist church Wednesday featured supper and a program. The M. Y. F. led the evening with several vocal numbers by Linda Coulson Sandra Card Diane Burton Karen Woodward Judy Smith and Nancy Turner Joyce Ann Kincade sang a solo. The group presented their camp site plan bought at Lake Aquabi and urged more funds for building. Misses Mabel and Bertha Coulson visited their brother Wendell Coulson and family near Centerville Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Linda Coulson
Sandra Card
Diane Burton
Karen Woodward
Judy Smith
Nancy Turner
Joyce Ann Kincade
Lake Aquabi
Boy Scout fund drive to start with 6 a m breakfast
The annual Boy Scout fund drive launches Tuesday morning October 16 with a 6:00 a.m. breakfast for leaders and workers at the Legion home. Postmaster Wallace Koestner of Centerville will speak and a door prize of a year’s supply of fresh eggs will be awarded. The community goal is 204.00 dollars with most of the budget staying in the Southern Iowa Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Home
Wallace Koestner
Centerville
Southern Iowa
Primary children take fire chief roles today
Kindergarten and first graders will act as deputy fire chiefs for Fire Prevention Week. Coulson Insurance Agency supplied each child with a red fire chief hat and an official badge along with comic books teaching fire hazards and prevention.
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Coulson Insurance Agency
Wynona Whicker Dies in Loveland Colorado
Mr and Mrs Trenton Gladfelder Mrs Belle Whicker Dorthea Bond and Mrs Hazel Scott of Centerville were called to Loveland Colorado by the death of Wynona Whicker about 12 years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Whicker. They moved to Colorado years ago for the daughter's health. Funeral services were held there Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Gladfelder
Belle Whicker
Dorthea Bond
Hazel Scott
Centerville
Loveland
Colo
Lester Stockwell Dies Monday at Moberly
Mrs Bertha Luse and Mrs Richard Morrison attended the funeral of Lester Stockwell brother of Mrs Luse. He died Monday at a hospital in Moberly Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Chillicothe Missouri. Mrs Tom Philby of Sterling Colorado was called home by the illness of her brother and stayed Monday night with Mrs Luse before leaving Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Luse
Richard Morrison
Family Visits Spread Across Towns in Weekend Events
Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Marcia spent Sunday with her parents at Rathbun Mr and Mrs T E com and his father Aaron Campbell returned Monday from a week s visit with the latters sister in law Mr and Mrs Will Dorothy and family at Anderson Mo Mrs Robert Simpson and son Eddie Wayne of Mendota Al came Monday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Warren DuVall Mr and Mrs E H Knudsen and children returned Wednesday to Cedar Rapids after a four day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs John Veach Mrs John Veach entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of the birthday of Mr Veach Those at tending were Mrs Frank Veach Mr and Mrs Grant Everman of Centerville Mr and Mrs E H Knudsen and children of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Edward Blazina and son of Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs Richard Veach and Joellyn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Walter
Marcia
Rathbun
T. E. Com
Aaron Campbell
Will Dorothy
Anderson, Mo
Robert Simpson
Eddie Wayne
Mendota
Warren DuVall
E. H. Knudsen
Cedar Rapids
John Veach
Veach
Frank Veach
Grant Everman
Centerville
Edward Blazina
Ottumwa
Richard Veach
Joellyn
Card of Thanks Wishes for kindness during hospital stay
Mrs. Gusg Luse thanks everyone for cards letters and acts of kindness shown during her hospital stay and after returning home, saying they were greatly appreciated.
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Gusg Luse
Jolly thanks for kindness during hospital stay and recovery
Freaman Jolly expresses gratitude to all who sent cards visited and offered help during hospitalization and after returning home noting heartfelt appreciation for the community support and best wishes.
Farm Bureau Members Urged To Attend Annual Meeting
Appanoose County Farm Bureau invites members to Central Ward school Centerville on October 15 at 730 p m for the county annual meeting. Speaker will be Mr Harry Storey director of the legislative department Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. Members will vote on farm policy resolutions and elect township and county officers including the Farm Bureau Women’s Group. Two door prizes offered. attendance required to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
Centerville
Central Ward School
Harry Storey
Legislative Department
The
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau Women's Group
Ladies Classes To Meet Tonight And Tuesday
The ladies adult classes will meet tonight at the high school with a lesson on applying make up taught by Avon district manager Mrs Lois Cunningham. Next week the class will convene Tuesday night Oct 16 with a copper enameling lesson led by Mrs Adelena Clark of Centerville bringing supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Cunningham
Avon Company
Adelena Clark
Centerville
Adoption and birth announcements for Greg Alan and a Des Moines infant
Mr and Mrs James N Wilson announce the adoption of a son Greg Alan born August 28 weighing 8 pounds. Mr and Mrs W C Schultz of Ottumwa are the parents of a daughter born October 5 at Ottumwa hospital. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Foster of Des Moines and great mother Mrs Jennie Pollard. the daughter weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Wilson
Greg Alan
W. C. Schultz
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Hospital
Charles Foster
Des Moines
Jennie Pollard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Turner
Iconium Road
Union
Dan. Mihalovich
Kathleen Halden
Fred Hiatt
George McComb
Olin Foster
Virgil Easter
Pearl Free
Wilbur’ Miller
Francis Turner
Jimmie Argo
Rebekah Lodge
Lod
Ering
Gye Noble Grand
R. R. Pennington
Mettie Roland
Hospital Auxiliary
Bert Utterback
Billings, Mont
Sunshine Club
Conium
Mabel and
Bertha Coulson
Wendl Coulson
J. Edgar Hoover
Harold Prough
Karl Tuttle Moravia
Carl Weber Udell
Ralph Craver
Carl Tisue
Wynona Whicker
Lester Stockwell
Moberly
Freaman Jolly
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