F B Harn Dies In California
F B Harn longtime Mason of Antiquity Lodge No 252 died in Upland California after a stroke. Born October 22 1869 he was near 80 when he passed away with funeral set for Thursday in Upland. The loss leaves the lodge with no 50 year members and notes earlier deaths of C M McFatridge and F W Blumenstock this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
F. B
Barney) Harn
Upland
Calif
Mr. Harn
G. T. Harn
California
Harn
Harn Foes
Masonic Lodge
C. M. McFatridge
F. W. Blumenstock
Local Youth Attend Meeting at Oskaloosa
Local Methodist youth group members attended the Iowa Des Moines conference banquet in Oskaloosa on Friday Oct 7 with over 300 registrations. Speakers included Dr Frank D Slutz and bishops from Des Moines Kansas City and North Carolina, followed by Rust College singers and a devotional on faith and life work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa-Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Waunelta McConnell
John Wilson
Mary Lou McDonough
Merton Rose
Marilyn Rose
Don Sears
Skip Broshar
Bob Carter
Carl Black
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Frank D. Slutz
Dayton
Ohio
Slutz
Shutz
Bisharer
William T. Holt
Harald
Holt
Kansas City
Kans
Harold
North Carolina
Des Moines
Rust College
John A. Wilson
Town-Des Moines
Shanghai Club Meeting Notes From Oct 5 1910s
Mrs Allie Taylor hosted the Shanghai club at her home on Oct 6 with quilt block making and a cooperative noon dinner. Cora Murphy received a birthday gift from her mystery pal, and a get well card was sent to Addie Free. The next meeting will be with Tele Christy.
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Allie Taylor
Shanghai Club
Cora. Murphy
Addie
Tele Christy
Lissie Kelsey
Chloe Loch
Iele Christy
Evelyn Nash
Beverly
Anna Landgrebe
Linda
Connie
Gary
Dorothy Calhoun
Richard Vee
Seoul Scott
Bertha Overturf
Judy
Amy Hiner
Cora Murphy
Mary Murphy
Gerald Davisuon
Herold
Jerald
Hazel Rinehart
June
Wred Taylor
Rosa Beaty
Abie Taylor
80 Attend Church Family Night At Grace Methodist
About 80 attended the church night supper at Grace Methodist church on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. A. Turner, with socializing and group singing led by Mr. Whaley, plus out of town visitors Boyd Whaley Rev Waunette McConnell Georgiana Winsler and Richard Susith a Simpson college student. Mrs Louise Oebler returned from Centerville where she had x rays. Anna Ullem of Boone Iowa attends aid convention this week and visited Friday afternoon. Mrs Obey Burts visits sister Mrs Chas Grintrad Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gieace Methodist Church
A. Turner
Mr. Whaley
Boyd Whaley
Chanute Field
Waunette McConnell
Georgiana Winsler
Richard Susith
Simpson College
Indiana
Louise Oebler
Centerville
Anna Ullem
Boone
Jawa
Obey Burts
Chas. Grintrad
Ottumwa
Cox Reunion Draws Descendants to Lamar Colorado
The second Cox family reunion for S. G. and Clarisey Cox gathered 16 first cousins at Lamar Colorado’s Motor Way Court run by Clyde Cox. Attendees toured the motor court, visited John Martin Dam, dined at a private home, and held a business meeting with officers reelected. The group later toured Colorado Springs and made long visits to relatives across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G
Clarisey Cox
Motor Way Court
Clyde Cox
Lamar
Colo
John Martin
Allie Harris Phillips
Cyrus Hall
Cole
Lester Wooster
Eric
Kans
Frank Wilson
Moravia
Clyde W. Cox
Colorado Springs
Don Cox
Tologa
Cola
Mary Wilson
Rose Wallace
Clara Lightfoot
Shattuck
Okla
Maude Ricker
Lubbock
Tex
Dale Black
Sattuck
Leslie Wilson
Iowa
Cy Hall
Albia
Addie Long
Freeman Weidman
Worthington
Minn
John Healy
Frank Cox
C. W. Cox
Moravi
Hugh Mullin
Ira Mullin
Moulton
Bert Arnalkd
Clifford Paxston
Ann
Bert Arnold
Lois
Centerville
Cox
Lamar, Coln
Clyde Cox Motor-Way
Seven Falls
Shattuck Am Tuluga
Oklo
Cousinns
Harry Felton Suffers Stroke At Hospital
Harry Felton, patient at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, suffered a paralytic stroke affecting his left side. His current condition was not known at press time as the family traveled to Des Moines. Felton was admitted Friday for treatment of a long standing heart ailment. Doctors found his heart in good condition but kept him for observation amid diabetic concerns. Felton had been improving and hoped to return home when the paralysis occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Felton
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Felton
Rebekah Lodge to Honor Mr and Mrs C A Turner
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No 404 held a regular session with Noble Grand Mrs Harold Hudgens presiding. At the next meeting October 24 a social evening will be hosted by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for all members and families. Entertainment committees were named with Mrs Albers Witherby Mrs Paul Spencer and Mrs J B Day chosen, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Pransebecker to act as hosts for hire Max and Mrs Bley Arnold Margaret Aug and Darrell.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404
Harold Hudgens
Noble Grand
Odd Bellow
Rebekah
Albers Witherby
Paul Spencer
J. B. Day
Coluiuittwe
Ralph Pransebecker
Fle
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Moravia Iowa Autumn Magic Sermon
Grace Methodist Church Moravia invites worshipers to Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled Autumn Magic focusing on John 1 42 scripture. Evening service at 6 30 p m led by Marty Lou McDonough invites all to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Towa
Wesley Methodist Church Holds Remodel Easter Plan
Waunelta McConnell, minister, announces no worship service or Sunday school this Sunday due to remodeling. Congregation invited to Moravia Methodist Church for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Moravia
Church schedule at Nazarene with prayer meeting
Church of the Nazarene lists services and Sunday school details. Pastor F A Hahn leads 10:00 am service. Sunday school supervised by Mrs P A Wahn at 11:00 am. evening Worship at 7:30 pm. youth group and June meeting noted. Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
P. A. Wahn
Moravia Church of Christ Service Schedule
Moravia Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10:60 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Gene McCrory. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. includes Bible study on the eighth chapter of Hebrews.
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Church of Christ Moravia
Gene McCrory
Fire Poster Contest Winners Across Local Schools
Fire prevention posters were displayed in the business section over the weekend. A committee from the fire department judged the entries and awarded prizes to students from local and rural schools, listing multiple grade level winners by name and place.
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Fire Department
Lester Dooley
Kathryn McDanel
Joyce Martin
John Murphy
Richard Masonard
Good crowds attend vocational classes at schoolhouse
The third in the series of adult homemaking meetings was held at the schoolhouse on Wednesday evening October 12. The session featured a clothing construction demonstration showing a new type of bound buttonholes and inserting zippers. All are invited to attend and begin at any meeting, bringing materials to practice the new techniques.
Union Farmerettes Meet October 4
The Union Farmerettes 4 H club held a meeting at Barbara Hinote’s home on Oct 2. Roll call included eight members and four new members joined. Leaders Mrs Russall Alden and Mrs John Kelly attended, plans were made for a Halloween party at Unionville Methodist church, refreshments were served.
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Union Farmerettes
Barbara Hinote
Eigh
Nadine Kelly
Joyce Brain
Fern Kelly
Jane E. Brain
Betty Strunk
Ramona Cox
Maxine Alden
Rose Claney
Katharyan Claney
Charlene Fleming
Joyce Watts
Russall Alden
So And Sew Club Hosts Rook Party at Ray McCloud Home
So and Sew club enjoyed a rook party Friday night at the Ray McCloud home honoring their 41st wedding anniversary and Mrs. Meloud's birthday. Five tables competed with prizes to Mrs. Trenton Wilson and Lloyd Brown. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Mrs. Phyllis and Jane Atta, and Roger. Refreshments included ice cream, two kinds of cake, and coffee.
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Ray McCloud
Meloud
Trenton Wilson
Lloyd Brown
Phyllis
Jane Atta
Roger
Moravia announces engagement of Virginia Hiatt to Clair McDanel
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to Clair McDanel son of Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel of Moravia. The wedding will occur in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Moravia
Virginia
Clair McDanel
Cyril McDanel
Wilma Overturf Engaged to Robert Scieszinski
Mystic couple Wilma Rose Overturf and Robert Leonard Scieszinski announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding. The ceremony will be at St Patrick's Church Melrose on November 19 at 9 30 am. Both graduates of Moliva High School Class of 1949. The bride is employed at Desavinier Printing Co in Moline and the groom at J I Case in Bettendorf Iowa.
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Glen Overturf
Mystic
Wilma Rose
Robert Leonard Scieszinski
John A. Scieszinski
Melrose
St. Patrick's Church
Moliva High School
Desaviniers Printing Company
Moline
Scieszinski
J. I. Case Company
Bettendorf
Lowa
Norma Huff Weds Sunday at Exline
Miss Norma Huff daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Huff Mystic and Jack Espy son of Mr and Mrs Russell Espy Center ville were married Sunday Oct 9 at the Christian church Exline. They will make their home at 304 W Washington Centerville.Other local guests and travels noted including Cox reunion at Lamar Coln and trips to Colorado Springs.
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Cox
Frank Wilson
Freeman Weidman
Worthington
Torrington
Vernie Funkhouser
Gustaf Bumgardner
Black Hills
Deadwood
Oak
Francis Smith
Watertown
Orville Smith
Naples
Minn
Mrs. Freeman
Weidman
Mrs. Wilson
Harry Duncan
Alden
Iowa
Norma Huff
Harold Huff
Mystic
Jack Espy
Russell Espy
Centerville
the Christian Church
Exline
Espy
Moravia High School
Mmy
Owl Drug Store
W. Washington
Church of Christ Iconium Service Times and Invites
The notice lists Bible school at 10:00 a m the Lord s supper and preaching in the morning and a Monday night prayer and Bible study. It invites attendance for plain straight preaching and teaching of God s word.
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Gil
Evangelical United Brethren Church Worship Schedule
Earl E Rabuck pastor Harold Mason Sunday School superintendent 10 60 a m worship service 10 38 acm youth fellowship prayer meeting 7 30 p m Thursday 630 pm Friday worship with Mrs E G Hawk all are invited to join in worship and Bible guidance using the word peace in verse
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Harold Mason
U Peim
Td P.om
iWs
E.G. Hawk
Birthdays Observed At Leon Burns Home
A cooperative dinner was held at the Leon Burns home on Sunday to celebrate October birthdays. Guests included Mrs. Leon Burns, Mrs. Zoe Cox, Gary Lew of Centerville, Mildred and Cate Whoopson, Ray Underwood of Moravia, and Mrs. Chas Grinstead of Ottumwa, among 39 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Burns
Get. Y
Zoe Cox
Gary Lew
Centerville
Mildred
Cate Whoopson
Ray Underwood
Moravia
Chas
Grinstead
Ottumwa
Chis
Ben Cox
Eugene
Gary Liv
Bela
Deco Butjul Deon
Karen Ray
Maul Burf
Birthday party honors multiple October birthdays
Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner hosted a family gathering Wednesday evening to honor Mrs Sylvan Van Durins October birthday along with Connie Walters October 7 and Rita Gardners October 1. Guests included Mrs George Simmons and daughter and Mr and Mrs Aubrey Walter and son from Center Wild, who were out of town. Refreshments featured fresh strawberries with whipped cream, four birthday cakes, coffee and lucua.
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Marvin Gardner
Sylvan van Durin
Connie Walter
Rita Gardner
George Simmons
Daughurs
Aubrey Walter
Center Wild
Kensington Club Meets at Mrs Lyse Home
The Kensington club gathered at the country home of Mrs. Gus Lyse on Thursday afternoon October 6. Mrs Janet Fox served as presiding officer and led the meeting with remarks. Guests enjoyed angel food cake whipped cream and coffee, served by the hostess.
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Kensington Club
Gus Lyse
Kollwall
Wall
Janet Fox
Prygtase
Births Report in Centerville and Galind Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin announce the birth of a 6O pound daughter Deborah Key born Friday Get 7 at St Dousepl hospital Centerville. Grandparents Mr and Mrs WOH Var Pavin and Ma and Mrs Mearl Waltar. Charles Witherby and Naomi Joburt Wet welcomed a daughter Neomi Joburt Wet on Me 8 at a hospital in Galind Wide. Ibert Witherby and Me Ibert Witherby are the grandparents.
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Sylvan van Dorin
Vante Duuphter
Deborah Key
St Dousepl Hospital
Centerville
Woh. Var Pavin
Mearl Waltar
Charles Witherby
Neomi Joburt
Galind
Wide
Ibert Witherby
Prandpareils
Carl of Shanks We express gratitude for kindness after death
The family of Carl of Shanks expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the death of their loved one. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Caster.
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Adaw
Wid Mas
Clifford Caster
Moravia Sale Sees Fred Coltrain Auction Anuls Bred Culburn
Fred Coltrain conducts a sale at Moravia featuring Anuls bred Culburn and other stock. The event lists purebred Abers in clear auction catalog terms and highlights Lu Alden Blothate-LiWs as part of the lineup.
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Fred Coltrain
Moravia
Moravia Fall Festival Dates Set for 1950
Moravia Fall Festival Association set September 7 8 and 9 1950 for the town celebration. Officers include P K Horner president Don Wolf vice president Loyd Carter secretary and Mrs M K Blackman leading the ladies department. Committees cover concessions membership horse pulling entertainment and finance with plans to attract larger crowds and improve programs. Donna June McElderry 9 will start 4th grade after moving with her parents to the Marvin Gardner house.
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Lowell McElderry
Donna June
Marvin Gardner
McElderry
Bivin & Robb Implement Company
Davis Implement Company
Allis-Chalmers
Centerville
Moravia
Norman Ward
Mearl Walter
Harold Hudgens
J. . Coulson
O. C. Easter
Larry Brooks
Association
Moravia City Council Advances Drainage and Street Repairs
The Moravia city council met in regular session at city hall. G. L. Gollaher and M. E. Mel Danes sought better drainage for property in the east part of town. Voted to replace a culvert tile with a larger size. Streets committee discussed additional street repairs with heavy road off, work to continue soon, weather permitting.
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Moravia
G. L. Gollaher
M. E. Mel Danes
4-H Members Will Use New Type Cards
4-H members in Tawa area will adopt new membership cards for the 1950 club year. The card allows continuous membership until leadership indicates otherwise, reducing annual reenrollment. Appanoose county aims for 150 members, seeking active recruitment. interested youths should contact local leaders to join now.
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Tawa
Appanoose County
Programs and socials at rural schools near Mora
A program and box supper will be held at Enon school six miles northeast of Mora on Thursday October 20. Miss Virginia Bailey, teacher, invites all to attend. Also a program and box supper at Fuller school on October 19 at 8 p m with special music. ladies are asked to bring boxes. Charlotte Scott, teacher.
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Enon School
Moravia
Virginia Bailey
Fuller School
Charlotte Scott
Candy Supper and Program at Local Schools
Multiple small town announcements describe candy suppers and programs at Pleasant Hill school on Oct 17 led by Lula R. Tillmont, a reunions school program with J.C. Pirkins on Oct 14, a box supper and program at Buyer schoolhouse on Oct 15 hosted by Mrs. Dey Gladfelder, and a garden school event near Plebu or Walnut City on Wednesday evening with Betty Jeu Foster as teacher.
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Pleasant Hill
Lula R. Tillmont
Happenings of Unionville Folk Gatherings and Visits
Unionville notes detail Utopian club hostessing by Mrs P B R More with a music lesson by Mrs Wayne Hinote, plus refreshment duties by Miss Anna McCreary. Readers list multiple visits and trips including to Pensacola Fla and Cleveland Ohio, a skating party for Baptist youth at Albia, and Better Brush and Methodist Circle gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. BR. More
Utopian Club
Wayne Hinote
Anna McCreary
Moravia
Garnet
Ben Blumer
Orville Rogers
Waldo Moore
Pensacola
Fla
Joe Wilson
Baptist Young Peoples Society
Albia
Yoller Rink
Glen Stephenson
Norman Kelley
Allen Harper
Emma Ray
Moulton
Emory Coltrain
East Main Street
Mary Hammict
Des Moines
Hugh McSweeney
Lois
Amatilla
Tex
A. B. Stanley
Clarence Hunt
Rivhard Smith in Play at Simpson College
Simpson College presents the opening production of the WHYS seal year titled Geuze bk George Waeb- Ingtve Bloot Mere. The play debuts Nov 13 in the Chapel under the direction of Miss Viege. Richard Stauth, Moravia freshman, cast as Youey Hughes in the center. First body practice held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimps College Dramatic Arts
Anyoghved
Ats
Geuze Bk
Eorge Waeb- Ingtve
Misa Viege Divud
Drateallegts Hvisiusi
Ullal
Richard Stauth
Moravia
Youey Hughes
Cnet
Meaday
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F. B. Harn
Colorado
Rebekah Lodge
C. A. Turner
Max
Bley Arnold
Margaret Aug
Darrell
Qefuliwaspegh
Wid
Beri Arocid
James Miller
Indianapolis
Ind
The
Nazarene Church
Shirley Ann Walter
Mona Simatovich
David Whaley
Billy Rose
Joan Fox
Frances Anne Easter
Ronald Tomlin
Paul Turner
Maxine Firkins
Jack Scott
Leon McDanel
Marrianne Scott
Joyce Martin Tat
Joe Tadlock
Wilma Overturf
Robert Scieszinski
Mrs. Russell Espy
Church OF Christ Iconium
Mrs
Carl OF Shanks
L. McElderry
Bivin & Robb’s
City Council
4-H
Madelyn Rose
Reuniuns School
J.C. Pirkins
Dey Gladfelder
Tesgarden Srchool
Plebu
Walnut City
Rock Road
Acl TV
TS Pam
Betty Jeu Foster
Peacher
Aulz
Furia
Dhetiy
Cali
Unionville
Rivhard Smith
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