Director Jerry Sheron Leads Stage Play Ensemble
The director of the play is Jerry Sheron. Cast members include Janet Margaret Trimble Nellié Argo Pi Trimble Joyce Wal Maris Garcia Connie McA ninch Time Garcia Carson Merkle Nancy Tomlin Miss Walker Carolyn Ver Steegh and Extra. The production features a large cast with several named participants as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Margaret Trimble
Nellié
Pi Trimble
Joyce Wal
Maris Garcia
Connie McAninch
Ime Garcia
Carson Merkle
Nancy Tomlin
Miss Walker
Carolyn
Steegh
Jerry Roblenz
Mr. Sheron
Committees forls ca years selected
A list of committee assignments includes Refreshments chair Mrs Jack Long and members Mrs Karl Tuttle Mrs DeWayne Moore Publicity Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin Historian Mrs Harry Woodward Hospitality Mr and Mrs Ron Woodward Mr and Mrs John Guthrey Nominating Mrs Paul Dicks Mrs Wendell Murdy Mr Robert Foster Membership Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough Mr and Mrs Roy Argo Mr and Mrs Homer Renwick Mr and Mrs Lee Benz Nursery Mrs Harold Prough Mrs Andrew Moaley and others from the school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Tu Mingh
Ralph’ Devis
Clarence Whitehead
Max Motonough
Leona Burger
Jack Long
Karl Tuttle
DeWayne Moore
Sylvan van Dorin
Harry Woodward
Ron Woodward
John Guthrey
Paul Dicks
Wendell Murdy
Robert Foster
Jack McDonough
Roy Argo
Homer Renwick
Lee Benz
Harold Prough
Andrew Moaley
Mars DuVall Hostess To ETC Club Meeting
Mrs Winnifred DuVall was hostess to members of the ETC club last Wednesday. Roll call was How I Spent My Vacation. Bertha Luthen had charge of delicious refreshments.
W.8.C.S. To Meet Wednesday October 18
The W.8.C.8 will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday October 18 at the usual location. Members are reminded to bring reports and updates on ongoing projects and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.8.c.s
W.8.c
E.U.B. Ladies Aid Dinner Set for October 18
The E.U.B. Ladies Aid will serve a dinner on Wednesday October 18 with proceeds supporting church activities. Volunteers from the church community prepare meals for attendees and local residents are invited to attend.
Moravia Couple Welcome Daughter in California Visit
In Fremont California a daughter was born Oct 4 to Mr and Mrs Max Martian and Mr and Mrs Truxton Dicks of Moravia. They also have a three year old daughter Stephanie Lynn. A great grandmother Mrs Wests Oebler spent the past month visiting the Dicks family in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Calif
Stephanie Lynn
Max Martian
Truxton Dicks
Moravia
Wests Oebler
California
Claude Hawk
E. G. Hawk
Jack Slingworth
Guy Hawk
Delta
Colo
Elva Holloway
Stratton
Cale- Jobo Scott
Monroe County Hospital
Owine
Jennings Golden Wedding to be Observed at Moravia
Robert Jennings and his wife celebrate fifty years of marriage on October 22 at their home four miles west of Moravia. They wed October 17, 1911 at the First Methodist Church. They are the parents of two sons, Harry of Centerville and Charles of Matown, with eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. hosted by their children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jennings
Jennings
Moravia
Hahe Jennings
Jenoie Syisma
Methodiet Church
Kedar
Mandons
Des Moines
Harry
Centerville
Charles
Matown
Mo Ravia Town Council Tip: Mayor Not Seeking Reelec
At a regular Mo ravia town council meeting Mayor M K Blackman said he would not seek reelection. Nominations papers have been filed for Lee Histe for mayor and Hiatt, a longtime town employee, with several others expected to file soon. The town system used 294577 gallons of water last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
M. K. Blackman
Lee Histé
Hiatt
Operaton
Moravia 1961 1962 Basketball Schedule Card
Moravia announces the 1961 62 basketball schedule with Nov matchups at Milton Hedrick Lovisa Bussey and others through Dec and Jan conference play at Moravia. Tournament dates include February 12 11 girls sectional and district events and February 20-28 boys sectional plus March 14 16 sub state and March 22 24 state finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Hedrick
Lovisia
Bussey
Russell
Blakesburg
Lovilia
Corydon
Moulton
Seymour
Preditr Royan
Russey
Moravia
Rboys
Band Mothers Net 485 At Fall Festival
Band Mothers club met October 4 at the school lounge. Reports of festival activities were made with 85.92 from cake and pie walk and 2.38 from popcorn. The group planned thank yous for helpers and discussed chaperones for a trip to Fairfield October 14. A get well card was signed for Mrs. Max Lindley. Mrs. Dallas Faber is a patient at Monroe County Hospital in Athy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Ling
Pangake Day
Max Lindley
Fairview Family Night Sets October 27 at Center
Fairview Methodist announces the first Family Night at the Community Center on Tuesday evening October 27. Families should bring a pot luck supper and their own table service. Meal served around 6 30. A brief worship and film The Will of Augusta Nash will be shown. The event aims to foster Christian fellowship and welcomes every local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Fairview Methodist Church
Augusta Nash
Christian Fellowship
Mrs Bill Woodward Heads Library Board
The library board met Saturday at the community building with all but one member present. Mrs William Woodward elected president, Almont Main named vice president, Lula R Tillmont secretary. New board members Mrs Jay B Oebler and Mrs Gerald Morgan were accepted. Next meeting first Saturday in January. New books and magazines arrived for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Larry Brooks
Lbraman
William Woodward
Brooks
Birs
Almont Main
Lula R. Tillmont
Jay B. Oebler
Gerald Morgan
Fall Institute Held by Albia W S W S
The Albia group of Women's Society of World Service held the fall Institute in Albia on Thursday with Mrs. Carl Tisue presiding. Miss Barbara Marti missionary nurse in New Mexico spoke. Morning devotions were led by Albia W S W S, with cooperative noon dinner and afternoon meditations by Chariton and Moravia groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia Group
Women’s Society of World Service
Albis
Carl Tisue
Moravia
Donald Jones
Sewalled
Albia W.S.W.S
Barbara Marti
New Mexico
Paul McKinley
Des Moines
Chariton Group
Tigue
F. A. Ogden
Almont Main
Ira Boyer
Ben Sones
Ted Campbell
Grant Tadlock
J. T. VanDarin
Hilton Bazaar and Supper Announced for Oct 19
The Hilton bazaar and supper event will be held Thursday evening October 19 with serving beginning at 5 30 p m Local attendees are invited to attend the annual community gathering featuring a chicken supper and bazaar items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
Moravia F F A boys attend national convention
Jimmie Logan Jim Argo G E Luse Orville McCord Dallas Easter and Ricky Longwent traveled Wednesday to attend the National FFA convention in Kansas City. They expect to return home Saturday. Mrs Florence Hiner and Delvar visited Unionville Sunday with Mrs Ola Stanley who has been
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Logan
Jim Argo
G. E.luse
Orville McCord
Dallas Easter
Ricky
Florence Hiner
Delvar
Unionville
Ola Stanley
Retiring Officer Noted at Mussichans Ton In Soissot
A retiring worthy installing officer from Del Brede is mentioned along with an uncompleted note referencing Mussichans Ton and Soissot. The fragment hints at a local fraternal or ceremonial event with an official from Del Brede in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussichans
Soissot
Funeral for Mrs Luckett Held in Troy Area
Funeral services were planned today for Mrs Rebecca Jane Luckett, longtime Troy area resident, with burial at a cemetery near Troy Mo. She was survived by several children including Sarah, Callie, Elizabeth, Nancy Holcomb, Clara Creech, Thelma Plummer and Blanch Resen crants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Jane
Centerville
Rebecca
Ambrose
Ge W. Luckett
Talline Slo
Sarah
yCallie Troy
Calton
Des Moines
Elizabeth
Spt
Isbarry
Nancy Holcomb
Hannibal
Clara Creech
Troy
Thelma Plummer
Montgomery City
Blanch Resencrants
Mor
Cemetery
Professor Koontz to Speak at Centerville Methodist Meeting
Professor Donald Koontz of Simpson College will speak at the Appanoose County Methodist Group Ministry Council annual meeting on October 19 at 7:30 p.m. in First Methodist Church Centerville. Koontz, a sociology professor and town and county work director, is noted for rural church work and leadership. The gathering will discuss the Rural Church Pilgrimage set for November 1 and is open to all county Methodists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Koontz
Simpson College
Appanoose County
Methodist Group
First Methodist Church
Centerville
Koontz
Indianola
Iowa
LaGrange County
Indiana
Commission On Missions
Delmar Dowd
Moravia
Death of Sam Brain at Whittier California
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson were called to Whittier California Friday for the death of her uncle Sam Brain who died Thursday Funeral services were held Monday Fred Brain joined them at Chugwater Wyoming Sam Brain was a brother of the late Albery Brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Whittier
California
Sam Brain
Fred Brain
Chugwater
Wyo
Ep Foute
Mr. Brain
Albery Brain
Church Activities and Revival Notes
First Christian Church Densid Plum with Pastor Birdie Main announces Sunday school at 0:00 and Communion at 1:06 am. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Birdie Mains. Church of the Nazarene led by Rev H LaVern Smith with Frank Woodward Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday services at 16:00 am and 11:00 am with 7:00 pm Youth services. Judy Woodward leads NTF and Marion Woodward leads Juniors. 2:45 pm Evangelistic service with Singspiration. Revival Time October 19 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Densid Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Birdie Mains
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Judy Woodward
NTF
Marion Woodward
Methodist church schedule notes in Cen terville Moravia and Wesley Chapel
Grace and Wesley Chapel host Sunday schools Laymen's Day worship and evening services. Moravia lists speakers Dale Schreiner Janet Dixon and Bishop F P Gerald Ensley with events including Senior and Junior Youth Fellowships and Worker’s Conference across October including Oct 14 and Oct 17 at the Community Center and Centerville church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Howerd Guenther
Moravia
Methodist
Richard Tubaugh
Dale G. Schreiner
Marie van Dorin
Janet Dixon
Gerald Ensley
Cennterville
Cher
Evangelical United Brethren Church Guest Speaker Events
Rev J A Ogden pastors Evangelical United Brethren Church invites members to Sunday School at 10 with a class for everyone. Dr R H Aurand of Cedar Falls will be guest speaker at 11 and visit classes during the hour. Potluck after worship for teachers and officers, then round table on Sunday school work. Evening services at 7:39 with youth fellowship earlier. Bible study Wednesday. Ladies Aid all day meeting Oct 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
R. H. Aurand
Cedar Falls
Christian Education
Aurand
Ladies Aid
Janet Dixon to Lead Workers Conference Tonight
Miss Janet Dixon of Appanoose county Methodist Group Ministry will lead a Workers Conference at Grace Methodist church this evening at 1 30. The meeting of Church School teachers and assistants will study Foundations of Christian Teaching in Methodist Churches and explore the nature of Christian education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Dixon
Appanoose County
Moravia Delegation Attends Legion Auxiliary Institute
A Moravia delegation attended the American Legion and auxiliary institute at Corydon on Monday. Local unit members included county president Mrs. Lester Brain, county secretary Mrs. Gerald Morgan, Moravia wall president Mrs. Larry Brooks, and delegates Mrs. Leonard Palmer and Mrs. Lee Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
American Legion and Auxiliary Fa
Corydon
Lester Brain
Gerald Morgan
Larry Brooks
Moravia Wall
Leonard Palmer
Lee Hiatt
Moravia Marching Band to State Contest Saturday
Moravia's marching band will participate in the state contest Saturday afternoon about 3 p.m. at Fairfield Field. During the morning the twirlers and flag swingers will enter competitive events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fairfield
Perrys Preparing for Moving House in East Town
Gary Perrys lay groundwork to move a house from the former Fulton farm northeast of town to a corner lot west of the E G Hawk home two blocks east of the Methodist church in the east part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Perrys
E. G. Hawk
Perrys
Charles Fulton
Schreiner to Speak at Methodist Laymens Day Moravia
Dale G. Schreiner manager of Woodbury County Rural Electric Cooperative Association and former Grace Methodist church school superintendent leads Grace Methodist church Lay speaking on Do Americans Believe in God. Dedication of a new hearing system in the sanctuary funded by Kenneth Schreiner and family memorializes their father Jake Schreiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale G. Schreiner
Woodbury County
Kenneth
Inger Named to Natl Lay Board
Richard Bentzinger of Moravia is among 24 Towans named to the National Lay Committee on Evangelism of the Methodist church. The committee advises the Board of Evangelism and backs projects including organizing Twelve Visitation and prayer study groups in local churches. The panel will meet November 24 at Purdue University with Herbert Taylor as national leader and Sam Brown as national treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bentzinger
Moravia
Methodist Church
Purdue University
Herbert Taylor
Rotary International
Sam Brown
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Beth Watts Tyrrel Services Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Tyrrel, who died Sunday after a long illness, were held Wednesday in Madrid. She was formerly Beth Watts, daughter of the late Henry and Mrs. Watts, born and reared in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tyrrel
Madrid
Jolly Dozen Meeting Hosted by Mrs Birdie Main
Mrs Birdie Main hosted the Jolly Dozen circle Thursday afternoon. Miss Clara Trelan and Mrs Elsie Long won Took prizes. Long also took the door prize. Guests included Mrs Ola Dotson and Mrs Long. Light refreshments featured pumpkin pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main
Jolly Dozen
Clara Trelan
Elsie Long
Mrs. Long
Ola Dotson
Mrs. Main
State Lake Near Moravia Approved for Monroe County
Mrs L A Falvey state representative from Monroe county announces approval by the state Conservation Commission to build a recreational lake four miles west of Moravia in Franklin township. The project uses federal funds from licenses and firearms tax and awaits land acquisition and appraisal confirmation. The lake targets fishing and general recreation for anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Falvey
Monroe County
State Conservation Commission
Franklin Township
Monroe Court
Moravia
Rex Haver
Lea Hoffman
K. C. Potts
Andy Mosley
Dutch Elm Disease warnings at council meeting
Mr Van de Pol of Albig warned the council Thursday that Dutch elm disease may be near, with trees dying along rural areas. He recommended removing dead limbs, painting sawed ends with tar, and spring spraying for two years, noting costs versus tree removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van de Pol
Albig
World Day of Prayer Plans Vetted by Local Churches
Representatives from Grace Methodist, Christian, and Evangelical United Brethren churches met Wednesday at the Christian church to plan World Community Day of Prayer set for November 3 at the U B church. A follow up meeting is scheduled for Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist, Christian and Evangelical United Brethren Churches
Christian Church
E.U.B
Thumb Injury From Woodworking Accident in Centerville
Dwight Merkcle cut his thumb deeply while operating a power saw while making cabinets at Jack Easter’s under construction home in the northwest part of town. He traveled to Centerville for medical treatment after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Merkcle
Jack Easter
Centerville
Auto wreck at Exline junction kills two, injures six
Eldora Millemon 29 is seriously injured in a crash at Exline junction with highway 60 south of Centerville at 4 45 am. A car carrying seven beagle dogs left the road. Two men from Centerville and Plano died. Several others including Mrs Diana McNeal and Eldora Millemon were injured. Millemon was moved to a hospital for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora Millemon
Exline
Centerville
Beagle
Carroll Shite
Robert Wakefield
Plano
Diana McNeal
Albia
Ronnie Thomas
Shiltz
Fry
Fanchegn Millemon
Moravia
Hung
Jews City Hospital
Missionary Meeting At Mazarene Church Report
The N.F.M.S. held its regular monthly missionary meeting Wednesday at the Mazarene Church. The service opened with a wagon bearing led by Darrell Hotty. Devotions were by Robert Hore size. LaVern Smith Lena Pought led prayer requests before prayer. Miss Karep Warren led the mission lesson on Mexican and Texas districts. Mr. Holtz gave the benediction. Faris Taylor of Flagstaff, Arizona, spent the past week here with Isaor Edd Taylor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.F.M.S
Tene
Ing
Darrell Hotty
Robert Hore
LaVern Smith
Lena Pought
Karep Warren
Mexican
Texas
Mr. Holtz
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Mars. Duvall
7.C. Club
E.U.B. Aid
E.U.B. Ladies Aid
Flight Stork
Band Mothers Net
Virgil Dudley
Guy Argo
Kenneth Hight
Dallas Faber
Athiy
Bill Woodward
W.S.W
Hilton Bazaar
Whittier, Calif
Legion Institute
Schreiner
Inger
NATL
Beth Watts
Birdie
State Lake
Frayer
Mazarene Church
Faris Taylor
Flagstaff
Ariz
Isaor Edd Taylor
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