Miss McConnell Resigns As Local Pastor
A farewell dinner at Grace Methodist Church marked the resignation of Rev Waunelta McConnell to devote full time to studies at Simpson College. Ottumwa District Superintendent Dr A P Keast preached at Wesley Chapel and led the afternoon conference. Special music featured the Youth Choir and Mrs Karl Tuttle and Mrs George Winsler. A baptismal service occurred during worship and McConnell received a gift from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Simpson College
A. P. Keast
Ottumwa
Wesley Chapel
Karl Tuttle
George Winsler
Sew and So Club Meet at Ray McCloud Home
Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud and Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner hosted the Sew and So Club at the McCloud home Friday evening October 6. Rook was played at seven tables with Ralph Turner and daughter Arlene winning most games. Mrs Car Van Zante took the traveling prize. Mrs McCloud received gifts from her mystery pal for birthday and wedding anniversary. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McCloud
Ralph Turner
McCloud
Rook
Arlene
Car van Zante
Family Dinner Honors Birthday Anniversary Event
A Sunday family gathering honored the birthday of Mrs. Campbell’s father W N Miller and the birthday of Mrs. Campbell. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ted Campbell Aaron Campbell Mrs Cart Corie and son from Seymour Mr and Mrs Wilbur Miller and Miss Eleanor Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Campbell
Aaron Campbell
Campbell
W. N.“Miller
We. Siemaesiere
Cart Corie
Seymour
Wilbur Miller
Eleanor Miller
Moravia F F A Boys Attend Convention
Moravia Future Farmers of America members depart Tuesday evening for the National F F A convention in Kansas City. Attending are Thomas Proctor Larry Tadlork Laurence Hammond Irvin Faber Harley Hickmar and advisor Mr Charles Bacon. About 26 000 boys and advisors will be present. The American farmer degree award will be given to 265 boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Moravia
Kansas City
Thomas Proctor
Larry Tadlork
Laurence Hammond
Irvin Faber
Harley Hickmar
Mr. Charles
Bacon
Herbert Johnson Accepts Pastorship in Lewistown Montana
Reverend Herbert G. Johnson and family move to Lewistown Montana where he takes the pastorage of Lewistown First Baptist Church. He preached his first sermon October 1. He previously served five years at Portola Baptist Church in San Francisco and was active with YMCA work in Berkeley and San Francisco church councils. They have two sons, Herbert Merrill aged two and James Gordon six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert G. Johnson
Lewistown
Montana
Lewistown First Baptist Church
Herbert
M. H. Johnson
Moravia
Johnson
Portola
Death of Frank DeLong Shocks Moravia Lodge in Portland Oregon
Word reached of the death on October 3 in Portland Oregon of Frank DeLong age 38. Services were held there Friday. DeLong was raised near Foster community. Moravia Masonic lodge reported the news and noted his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Delong
Moravia
Udell P T A and Waterloo Laymen At Brethren Church
Udell P T A met with an entertaining program led by Mr Mumma music instructor and Rev Wayne Parris missionary from Africa who shared mission pictures. Local laymen from Waterloo Brethren church will attend services and a cooperative dinner next Sunday. Several community members and travellers are noted with health updates and two minor incidents, a roof fire at Verla Glasgow home and a school bus mishap near Unionville with injuries but no life threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell P.T. A
Mumma
Wayne Parris
Africa
Parris
Garkida
Andrew Sisters
Zell! Deahl
Nel
Wagner
Floyd Gordon
Mrs. Gordon
Brethren Church
Waterloo
Joyce Kincade
Moravia
Verla Glasgow
Schol Bug Hapling
Unionville
Adel
Lignel Spring
Paul Henderson
Pearl Morris
Joseph Hospital
Town City
Lloyd Whisler
McDeonalds Welcome Daughter Roberta Joy at St Joseph
Mr and Mrs George R Mc Deonald announce the birth of daughter Roberta Joy at St Joseph hospital Centers ville Get 9. The baby weighs six pounds fourteen ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clyde McDonald and Mr and Mrs Cody Luse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. McDeonald
Roberta Joy
St. Joseph Hospital
Centersville
Get
Clyde McDonald
Cody Luse
Frank Rogers Elected Monroe Two Director
The Monroe Two Farm Bureau annual meeting at Hilton Hall October 10 elected Frank Rogers as director and Mrs. Frank Rogers as Chairman of the Women's Home project. Roy Ellison and Mrs. C. R. Sandifer led the session with policy questionnaires discussed. Ann Miletich spoke on a Europe trip with a group visiting France, Italy, and other nations while presenting Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Farm Bureau
Hilton Hall
Roy Ellison
C. R. Sandifer
County Resolution Committee
Frank Rogers
Women's Home Project
Sec'y Treas
Ann Miletich
Albia
Europe
France
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Iowa State College
Edwin Clark Elected Hilton 4 H President
Hilton Hustlers 4 H club met October 9 at Hilton Hall. Officers elected include Edwin Clark as President and Paul Wilson as Vice President with other posts filled. Four new members signed cards. attendees list includes Edwin Clark DeWayne Clark Dale Free James Gillaspie Carl Rogers and Carl Rouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Hall
Edwin Clark
Paul Wilson
Sec
Tres
Richard Hawk
Richard Bowles
Paul Turner
Keith Clark
Carl van Zante
Dale Free
James Gillaspie
Carl Rogers
Carl Rouse
DeWayne Clark
Larry Chance
Bert ‘Whitlock
Aileen Turner
Patty Rogers
Art Rogers
Donna Rogers
Jimmy Rogers
Tommy Koffman
Richard Rowles
Ronnie ‘van* Zante
Carolyn Hawk
Repartér
Noted Opera Singer to CenterVille Recital
Handsome young baritone Steven Kennedy, renowned for leading roles in New York opera, will perform a recital at Centerville High School Auditorium at 8 p m on Monday October 16. Kennedy previously drew acclaim at New York City Town Hall and led his local choir as a student conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Kennedy
Centerville High School
New York Opera
New York
Town Hall
Jits
Box Supper At Emon School Instructive Evening Event
There will be a program and box supper at Emon school on October 20 at 8 00 p m Everyone is invited Ladies are asked to bring boxes Mrs Richard Tubdugh Teacher will host the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emon School
Plen
Richard ‘Tubdugh
Notice of school program at Blue Front School
The notice invites everyone to a school program at Blue Front School on Tuesday evening October 17 at 7 45. Sandwiches pie coffee pop and homemade candy will be sold. Hazel Hellyer is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Front School
Hazel Hellyer
Candy Supper Program At Teagarden School Notice
Everyone is invited to a program and candy supper Friday evening Oct 7 at Teagarden school six miles west of Walnut City or five miles north of Plano about one half mile west on rock road Pie coffee and pop will be sold Ladies please bring boxes Betty Jean Foster Teacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teagarden
Walnut City
Plano
Rock Road
Betty Jean Foster
Wesley Baker Bazaar at Wesley Chapel October 14
Wesley Chapel W A L A will host a bazaar at the community building on October 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ladies offer baked goods, dressed poultry, eggs, homemade candies, and needlework. Pie and coffee will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
W. A
Bulding
Lla. m
Pleasant Hill School Program and Social
Pleasant Hill School announces a Monday evening program on Oct 16. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Contents include Mrs Lular Tillmont, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill School
Lular
Darby School Box Supper Planned by Teacher
A program and box supper will be held at the Darby school Wednesday evening October 18 at 7 30. All ladies are asked to bring boxes. Madeline Rose teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby School
Madeline Rose
CoureurS Evangelical United Brethren Church Notice
Leo Wilton pastor Farold Mason Sunday School Superintendent sets 10:00 Sunday School 10:50 worship service with sermon A Challenge from the Seven Churches Evening Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 film showings Oct 11 and Oct 25 7:30 with Rev Bartholmew speaker Father and Son banquet Oct 18 all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Leo Wilton
Farold Mason
W. So OW. Sr
Leo Wilson
Father and Son
Bartholmew
Centerville
Church notices for Keyes Nazarene church service times abridged
The Church of the Nazarene in Keyes announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Youth meeting at 7:00 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. The church emphasizes being a workshop not a museum for saints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Keyes
Alice Éodward
Church Services at Moravia Weekly Schedule
Moravia Church of Christ posts Sunday services at 10:00 A M Bible school led by Billy Schaffner and 11:00 A M Lord's Supper with preaching canceled. Evening October 15 features 7:30 P M Bible study on The New Training for Service. Wednesday 7:30 P M Evangelistic service led by Clarence Schaffner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Billy Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Tconium Methodist Sunday School Announcement
A church notice invites parishioners to attend Sunday school at 10:00 a m followed by public worship at 11:00 a m. The sermon title is Jesus Christ Is The Answer encouraging all to come for spiritual instruction and communal worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tconium Methodist
Jessons
Jesus Christ
Grave Methodist Church Moravia Iowa W S C S
Grave Methodist Church Moravia Iowa W S C S will meet at Mrs Lee Hiatt home Wednesday afternoon October 18 at 2 00 pm Miller Baptist Church Day Garner pastor 130 pm Sunday School 230 pm Worship Hour come and be in the House of the Lord s on His Day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
W.S.C. S
Lee Hiatt
Miller Baptist Church
Garner
House of the Lord's
Urbana Center Holds Special Services Evangelist
Special meetings begin Monday October 16 at Urbana Center Church for two weeks with evangelist Reverend Leonard Sammon and open invitation to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana Center
Leonard Sammon
Janet Charity Hosts E U B Girls Guild Meeting
The E U B girls guild met at Janet Charitys home Monday evening with Janet as lesson leader. A quiz on mission fields followed. President Joan Callen led the business session. Attendees included Bertha Coulson sponsor, Mitzi Sawyel, Carole Broshar, Ireta Stevens, Irene Tadlock, Margaret Condra, Maxine Firkins, Delores Hiatt, Maredena Hiatt, Viola Hammond and Kathleen Halden. Hostess served sandwiches candies and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Girls Guild
Janet Charity
Janet
Joan Callen
Sunshine Club Hosts Busy Meeting At Home
The Sunshine Club gathered last Wednesday at Mrs Marjorie Vis2 s home with 22 in attendance for a cooperative noon dinner. Afterward they played games and visited. Mystery gift recipients included Mari Tisue Marjorie Tisue Imogene Tisue and Lela Harrison. The next meeting will be with Mrs Nellie Gladfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunsime Club
Marjorie Vis2
Mari Tisue
Marjorie Tisue
Imogene Tisue
Lela Harrison
Nellie Gladfelder
Women’s Society to Meet at Rev Wilson Home
The Women’s Society of World Service will meet at 7 30 p m Friday with Rev and Mrs Leo Wilson for their monthly missionary lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Women’s Society of World Service
Leo Wilson
Moravia Post Office to Begin Sunday Mail Dispatch
Postmaster Don Pettibone announced that starting October 15 Moravia will dispatch Sunday mail. Mail deposited before 6 pm will go out Sunday evening, improving service. The office also receives new equipment including a safe, lock boxes, and soon new windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Moravia
Piano Recital At Centerville Sunday Presented By Mrs Read
Bill Bishop Margaret and Wendell Conéra Joan and Jane Ann Fox of Moravia took part in the piano recital Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church in Centerville. Pupils of Mrs Lillian Read organized the event and many local residents attended including D E Bishop Mrs Kenneth Condra Mr and Mrs Art Fox Mrs George Firkins and daughter Maxine and Mrs Charles Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bishop
Margaret
Wendell Conéra
Joan
Jane Ann Fox
Moravia
First Methodist Church
Centerville
Lillian Read
D. E. Bishop
Kenneth Condra
Art Fox
George Firkins
Maxine
Charles Coffin
J F Chambers to Celebrate 81st Birthday
On Sunday October 22 the children and grandchildren of Mr. J F Chambers invite old friends neighbors and relatives to call from 1 5 or 7 9 p m as a courtesy on his first birthday He plans to retire from the farm November 1 after 57 years in the New Hope neighborhood The children are Judge Carl W Chambers Salem Oregon John L Chambers Kansas City Kansas Mrs Richard Ballew Moulton Mrs D E Wynes Albin and Mrs Gerald Hunter of Blakesburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Chambers
Chambers
New Hope
Carl W. Chambers
Salem
Oregon
John L. Chambers
Kansas City
Kansas
Richard Ballew
Moulton
D.e.wynes
Albin
Gerald Hunter
Blakesburg
Birthday party honors Janice McDonough
Janice McDonough daughter of Mr and Mrs Max McDonough celebrated her third birthday with a Tuesday evening party. Guests included Ralph Teddy Ann McDonough Linda Davis Aleta and Lorraine Johnson Donnie Johnson and other relatives. Refreshments of tapioca pudding strawberries and cake were served and the cake featured a blue hoop skirt design with ruffles and bows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice McDonough
Max McDonough
Ralph
Teddy
Ann McDonough
Linda Davis
Aleta
Lorraine Johnson
Donnie Johnson
Jack McDonough
Ralph Davis
Herschel Johnson
Janice
Fern Kelly Honored At Surprise Party
A surprise birthday party was held Thursday evening at the John Kelly home in honor of Fern Kellys 14th birthday. Outdoor games followed by gifts and refreshments of fruit salad cake and Cool Aid were served by hostesses Nadine and Mrs Kelley. The gathering included Betty Strunk Gene Lawson Shirley Fainsworth Jim Fainsworth Jane Brain Joyce Brain Junior Johnson Vernon Johnson Connie Paris Walter Paris Gene Paris Marion Reagan Leo Arnold Dale Arnold Mildred Thompson David Thompson Herschel Kelley Dennis Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Fern
Betty Strunk
Gene Lawson
Shirley Fainsworth
Jim Fainsworth
Jane Brain
Joyce Brain
Junior Johnson
Vernon Johnson
Connie Paris
Walter Paris
Gene Paris
Marion Reagan
Leo Arnold
Dale Arnold
Mildred Thompson
David Thompson
Herschel Kelley
Dennis Kelley
Nadine
Mrs. Kelley
Birthday Party Honors George Woodward
Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward entertained the young peoples class of the Church of the Nazarene last Wednesday evening in honor of their son George turning 17. After games and entertainment, ice cream and cake were served to Rev and Mrs Charles Keyes, Mrs Ivan Moffitt, Mildred Thompson, Beverley and Paul Woodward, Charles Johnson, Helen Paxston, Jim and Jerry Woodward, and Rose Rosencrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Woodward
Church of the Nazarene
George
Charles Keyes
Ivan Moffitt
Mildred Thompson
Bevyerly
Paul Woodward
Charles Johnson
Helen Paxston
Jim
Jerry Woodward
Rose Rosencrants
Fire Prevention Week Observed By Moravia Station
Fire Prevention Week activities include a Moravia poster contest with over 100 entries. Winners announced in categories from eighth to third grade, led by Bobby Sandifer. A school bus accident near Udell caused minor injuries to five basketball players en route to practice, no serious harm. Community fundraising for fire department equipment exceeds 135 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Albia
Centerville
Bobby Sandifer
Enon School
United States
Jimmy McKwain
Fred
Billy Joe Scott
Betty Strunk
Charles ‘Turner
Irene Tadlock
Charlotte MecAninch
Gerald Luse
Nancy Vance
Russell Lewis
Bill Waoward
Jimmy McIlwain
Carol Ann Main
Yvonne Gardner
Judith Ann Smith
Lester Dooley
Jane Ann Fox
Larry Lawson
Mary du Vall
Rebekah Lodge Plans Pancake Supper
The Rebekah lodge met in regu lar session at the I O O F lodge hall Monday evening October 9 with Noble Grand Bette Day conducting. Ruth Wilson Katherine Charity and Mable Robb were appointed to coordinate with the Odd Fellows on an oil burner for heating the lodge. Plans discussed for a pancake supper to be served later this month. Members asked to bring cans of fruit or vegetables to the next meeting or to Mrs. George Firkins to mail in late October for Marshall town home. An invitation from John Woods Albia invited Rebekahs Odd Fellows and families to a masked Hallowe en party Friday evening October 13 in Albia. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner and Mrs. Cecil Schrodt to the sixteen members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Marshalltown
John Woods
Albia
Rebekahs
Odd
Hallowe'en
William Gardner
Cecil Schrodt
Bonnie Brown Weds Don Clark In Family Nuptials
The home of Mr and Mrs Max Brown hosted Bonnie Brown and Don Clark in a Friday wedding. Rev Hugh Sawyer conducted the service before close family and relatives. Bonnie is a Udell High School sophomore and will continue schooling. the couple will reside at the Brown home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Brown
Bonnie
Don Clark
Centerville
Hugh Sawyer
Udell High School
Brown
NFM Meets With Mrs Woodward in Monthly Session
The NFM society held its monthly meeting last Wednesday with eight members present. Devotions were led by Mrs. M. H. Johnson and prayer by Mrs. Harley Woodward. Mrs. Forrest Main, president, presided over the business session as Mrs. William Woodward led the lesson on "Jerusalem and Beyond." Mrs. Frank Woodward contributed two articles from The Other Sheep magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.F.M. Society
O. G. Woodward
M. H. Johnson
Harley Woodward
Forrest Main
The
Missionary Society
William Woodward
Jerusalem
Frank Woodward
Ray McClouds Honored At Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud were honored at a Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud for their 42nd wedding anniversary and Mrs McClouds birthday. The cake was baked by their son in law Lloyd Phillis of Albia. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud, Mr and Mrs Denny Homerin and family, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Phillis and family, Mrs Eva Main and Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McCloud
Donald McCloud
McClouds
Eva Main
Local News: Des Moines Visit and Family Calls
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Main returned to Des Moines Saturday after visiting his mother Mrs. Birdie Main. They called at the A. J. Brwn home in Teonium and spent time with Mrs. Kate Winkleman of Clarence Missouri and Mrs. Emma Stocker of Centerville. Several relatives gathered in Kirksville Missouri to visit Mr. Allie Pence, a Laughlin Hospital patient who is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Powell
Tommy
Elmer Yeager
Windsor
Lester
Murdus
Dwight Powells
Dess White
Moravia
California
Udell
Fairview
Dwight Main
Des Moines
Birdie Main
A. J. Brwn
Teonium
Kate Winkleman
Clarence
Emma Stocker
Centerville
Maude Coltrain
Frank Swain
Allie Pence
Homer Hamilton
Kirksville
Laughlin Hospital
A. G. Johnson
Swain
Rita Gardner Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs. Wm. Gardner hosted a surprise party after school Tuesday for Rita Jean Gardner turning seven. Guests included her sisters Yvonne and Linda Gardner and many friends. Rita wore new shifts and enjoyed fruit salad, mints, and a birthday cake baked by her grandmother with seven candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gardner
Rita Jean Gardner
Mrs. Gardner
Yvonne Gardner
Rita
Honorea Rta
Yvonne
Linda
Donna
Dixie Rae Tuhaugh
Nancy Steffen
Sandra Card
Nancy Turner
Jane Ann Fox
Patty Cross
Jessie van Dorin
Connie McMillan
Sharon
Joyce Walter
Dana Easter
Cooperative dinner honors three birthdays at Fred Hammond home
A Sunday cooperative birthday dinner was held at the Fred Hammond home honoring Mrs. Reed Narbers, Mrs. Fred Hammond, and daughter Viola. Attendees included Reed Narber and sons Jerry Gene and Jimmy of Chariton, Keith Clark and others from Albia, Melrose, and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hammond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss McConnell
RAY Mo&loud
Moravia F. F. A
Herbert Johnson
Mystic
Rowena McFatridge
Garnet McDonough
Udell P.T.A
Brethern Church
H. B. Spring
Purvis Hedgecock
Centerville Hospital
Joe Moore
Sammy
Lorance Morlan
Thomas Stringfellow
Omaha
D. L. Whisler
Bakersfield
Calif
Gee
Morlan
Hilton
BOX Supper
Coureurs
Janet Chority
Marjorie 'Lisue
Sunshine Club
Mail Dispatch
Fern Kelly
George Woodward
St. Joeseph Hospital
Bonnie Brown
Don
Clark
N.F.M
Ray McClouds
Rita Gardner
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