Sunday Men’s Day at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Laymen of the Evangelical United Brethren Church will lead the Sunday morning service next week with three short talks by Mark Blackman, Mari Boyer, and Curt Vanéante on What I Have Received from the Church, What I Can Give to the Church, and What I Can Share of My Life in the Home. Harold Mason will lead with Marion Condra reading the scripture. service begins at 10 55 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mark Blackman
Mari Boyer
Curt Vanéante
Harold Mason
Wille
Marion Condra
Rebekahs Plan Rook Party and Holiday Events
The Rebekah lodge met with Mrs Ray Charity presiding. Plans were finalized for a benefit rook party on Wednesday October 20 at 8:00 pm. The committee includes Mrs Paul Spencer Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Melissa Felton. A Christmas party is planned for December 7 after the Odd Fellows meeting. A Rebekah group will attend a Love RallyOctober 14 in Centerville. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mettie Roland Mrs Effie Gollaher and Mrs Glen VanDorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Ray Charity
Noble Grand
Paul, Spencer
Frank Wilson
Melissa Felton
Odd Fellows
Centerville
Roland Cafe
Mettie Roland
Effie Gollaher
Glen VanDorin
Rosalie Sweeden Elected Franklin 4-H President
The Franklin Happy Helpers met on October 11, 1954 at Rosalie Sweeden's home. Officers elected include Rosalie Sweeden as president, Mary Lov Rinehart as vice president, Janice Mosley as secretary-treasurer, Joanne Moore as reporter, and Martha Potts as historian. New chairmen named music chair Charlotte McAninch and recreation chair Martha McCord. A hayride invitation, 4-H songs practice, and refreshments followed. Miss Lillian Wartick of Des Moines visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Happy Helpers
Rosalie Sweeden
Rosalie Sneeden
Mary Lov
Rinehart
Janice Mosley
Joanne Moore
Martha Potts
Charlotte McAninch
Martha McCord
Franklin
Rosalie
Mary
Lou Rinehart
Connie McAninch
Kay Overturf
Joann Moore
Janet Nash
Dick Brown
EK. C. Potts
Sheann Moore
Harold Prough Buys H Stocker Property
Harold Prough purchased the Harry Stocker property in the southeast part of town and plans to move there about the first of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Prough
H. Stocker
Harald Prough
Harry Stocker
Town
Will
Lester Weak Farm Sells at $141 Per Acre
Auction near Morning Thursday sold the Lester Weak 160 acre farm for 132 dollars per acre. McVay, of nearby Ven Ber, announced the sale to the Brown family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Weak
Engagement of Joyce Carolee Martin to Donald Dicks
Engaged couple Mr and Mrs Maxmartin announce the engagement of daughter Joyce Carolee to Donald Dicks son of Mr and Mrs Trux ton Dicks of Iconium Miss Martin a 1954 Moravia high school graduate works at Bankers Life Des Moines Mr Dicks a 1952 Moravia high school graduate is in the navy at Kingsville Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxmartin
Joyce Carolee
Donald Dicks
Truxton Dicks
Iconium
Miss Martin
Moravia High School
Bankers Life
Des Moines
Mr. Dicks
Moravia High Aches
Navy
Kingsville
Texas
Linda Rae Foster Service Held Sunday
Graveside services were held at 3 00 p m Sunday afternoon for Linda Rae Foster still born infant of Mr and Mrs Wayne Foster at the Moravia cemetery Rev John Grenfell officiated The baby was born at 11 00 Saturday evening at the Smith hospital in Albia Mrs Foster is reported in good condition Survivors include the parents a brother Mike and two sisters Marcia and Pam grandmother Mrs Bertha Foster and grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Cox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Rae Foster
Wayne Foster
Moravia Cemetery
John Grenfell
Smith, Hospital
Albia
Paul Turner Elected Hilton 4-H President
The Hilton Hustlers met October 11 1954 at Hilton hall with 19 members present. Officers to serve starting November include Paul Turner as president Karl Rogers vice president Ronnie VanZante secretary treasurer Carl Ruse Moravia reporter Paul Koffman Albia reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Hilton Hall
DeWayne Clark
Keith Clark
Ronnie Kehrburg
Paul Turner
Karl Rogers
Secertary
Ronnie VanZante
Moravia
Carl Ruse
Albia Reprter
Paul Koffman
Gary Charity
Jerry Main
Raymond Clark
Jim Rogers
Gary Rogers
Mark VanZante
Sew and So Club Holds Friday Meet at Spencer Home
Members of the Sew and So Club gathered at Mrs. Ralph Spencer�s home Friday afternoon for their regular meeting. Guests shelled popcorn for the hostess and enjoyed games. Refreshments of sandwiches, salad, cake, ice cream, and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew & So Club
Ralph Spencer
Daily Sweet to Close This Weekend for Seasonal Reopening
Notice shows Daily Sweet will close Saturday night October 16 for the season and reopen in spring. Cleaning pickups arranged for Tuesday and Friday afternoons. The shop will be open every afternoon except Wednesday.
Food Sale Saturday at Smith Hardware Centerville
A bake sale and food sale are planned for Saturday forenoon at Smith Hardware in Centerville. The event is hosted by the Iconium W. S. ic under Decree 16. Proceeds support the group’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Hardware
Centerville
Iconium W. S. Ic
Junior Class Play Archie Andrews at High School Gym
Plan to attend the Junior Class Play titled Archie Andrews at the high school gym on Friday evening at 7 30. The event invites students and townspeople to watch the performance in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Andrews
Boland Cafe to remain closed on Sundays until further notice
Mettie Boland announces the Boland Cafe will be closed every Sunday until further notice, with no stated reopening date. The decision affects weekday operations and may impact regular patrons and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boland
Mettie Boland
Caureurs Evangelical United Brethren Church News
Rev Lynn J King presides with Harold Mason as Sunday School Superintendent. Services at 10:55 a.m. morning and 7:30 p.m. evening. Family Night this evening with cooperative supper at 6:30 and program at 8 under Rev and Mrs King. Girl's Missionary Guild meets Oct 18 at Maxine Firkin's. Youth Fellowship at Carl VanZante home Oct 19. First Christian Church led by Rev W F T Evans and Mrs Birdie Main. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Communion at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
King
Girl’s Missionary Guild
Maxine Firkins
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Mra. Birdie Main
Grace Methodist Church Services and Meetings
Grace Methodist Church outlines plans for laymen led Sunday service Sunday School at 10 and 11 worship, 6 30 M Y F for youth, 7 30 evangelistic service. Wednesday October 20 first quarterly conference in Centerville with W S C S at Ruth Wilson home under Alberta Spencer and Jessie Turner leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
M.Y
Centerville
W.S.C.S
Ruth Wilson
Dora Hartinger
Alberta Spencer
Jessie Turner
Church of the Nazarene Pastor and Sunday services
Rev Donald Thurman leads at Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Evening evangelistic service at 8 pm and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm led by Pastor Andrew Maddison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald BR. Thurman
Andrew Maddison
Thanksgiving Service Plans Set at Union Church
A ministerial meeting at Rev. Don Thurman and Mrs Thurman’s home laid plans for a union Thanksgiving service at Evangelical United Brethren church. Ministers' wives attended and enjoyed refreshments during the social hour as other church business was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Thurman
Layette Shower Honors Lois Jeanine Woodward
A layette shower was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O G Woodward honoring Mrs Barley Woodward and infant Lois Jeanine. Guests played guessing games led by Mrs. Harry Woodward while the honoree opened gifts and refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Woodward and Mrs. Harry Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Woodward
Barley Woodward
Lois Jeanine
Harry Woodward
Frank Woodward
Booster Club To Hear Social Security Plan
Members and their wives of the Moravia Booster club will hear the latest Social Security plans Thursday night at the Teanium Methodist church. Richard Deck of the Ottumwa Social Security office will speak after dinner about new legislation payments and benefits of the Old Age and Survivors Insurance program. He is an engaging speaker and noted for knowledge of changes since prior meetings. Others are invited to attend at the Iconium church Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Teonium Methodist Church
Richard Deck
Ottumwa
The
Social Security
Deck
Booster Club
Iconium Church
Mr. Deck
Surprise Dinner Honors Mrs Laura Hoffman
Mrs Laura Hoffman was pleasantly surprised when her children and grandchildren gathered Sunday to celebrate her first birthday anniversary Oct 10. A noon cooperative dinner was served with Mr and Mrs Leo Hoffman, Richard and Kenneth, Harold Hoffman, Edna Hiatt, Jack Hoffman and Danny, all of Moravia, plus Dick Miller of Des Moines, Laverne Fowler, Carolyn and Elaine Fowler of Udell, and Vivian and Bill Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hoffman
Leo Hoffman
Richard
Kenneth
Harold Hoffman
Edna Hiatt
Jack Hoffman
Danny
Moravia
Dick Miller
Des Moines
Laverne Fowler
Carolyn
Elaine Fowler
Udell
Vivian
Bill Hoffman
Foard Family Visits Chicago Relatives This Week
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Foard Jr and their children John Joseph and Mary Patricia of Chicago Illinois arrived Monday to visit until Wednesday with her parents Mr and Mrs C W Craver. Mr Foard is employed by the FBI in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Foard
John Joseph
Mary Patricia
Chicago
Itl
C. W. Craver
Foard
The
F.bi
Ray McCloud's Honored on 46th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Phillis hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday at their Albia home to honor the 46th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud. Attending were Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud, Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward of Moravia, and Mr and Mrs Dennis Homerine and family of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Phillis
Albia
Ray McCloud
Donald McCloud
Harry Woodward
Moravia
Dennis Homerine
Taylor Township Farm Bureau Meets
The Taylor Township Farm Bureau gathered at the New Hope school house Monday night with the October committee in charge. Russell Burns elected director and Guy Argo secretary treasurer. Tom Berowe led a discussion on resolutions. A cooperative lunch was served. The November committee members were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township Farm Bureau
New Hope
Loyd Carter
Dick Wilson
Karl Fischer
Russell Burns
Guy Argo
Tom Berowe
Herb Boblenz
Cle Mc Danels
Ernie Tuckers
Ivan Walters
Roscoe Penningtons
Rev Rayhill Dies in San Francisco After Long Illness
Rev C B Rayhill of San Francisco California died Sunday at his son William's home after declining health since a 1952 car accident while pastor at Gravity. He served the Moravia Methodist church in 1922 and 1923 and taught in the local school. Survived by wife Harriet and son William. Funeral held Tuesday in San Francisco. Pfe and Mrs Larry Tadlock of Fort Smith Arkansas visited his parents Zell Callen and Grant Tadlock along with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Rayhill
San Francisco
Calif
William
Gravity
Rayhill
Moravia
Alen
Harriet
Pfe
Larry Tadlock
Fort Smith, Ark
Zell Callen
Grant Tadlock
Monroe 4-H Fairgrounds Drive Plans Budget of 15000
Monroe county will launch a fundraising drive October 26 to raise 15000 for a new 4-H fairgrounds across from Albia Sales Co. The effort, led by the Purebred Sire Association with 12 townships contributing, aims to fund fences and multiple buildings, including cattle and swine barns and a 4-H center, enabling more state funds and county tax support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Sire Association
Albia
Monroe
Albia Sales Company
H. C. Peterson
Site Association
Warren Rouse
Clifford Davis
Tom Dougherty
Herb Bettis
John Wilson
J. E. King
Clarence Babcock
1954 Corn Loan Rate Set At $1.60 Here
Appanoose county ASC committee announces a 1954 crop corn loan rate of $1.60 per bushel with price support at 90 percent of parity for commercial areas and 75 percent for non commercial areas. Loans run from harvest through May 31 with maturity July 31. Eligibility requires adherence to corn acreage allotments, grain grading No 3 or better, storage adequacy, and filing at the county ASC office where the grain was produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
ASC
Iowa
World Community Day Planned for November 5 at Church
World Community Day will be observed at 7 30 p m November 5 at Evangelical United Brethren church Representatives from four local churches met at Mrs Fred Hammonds home to plan the program Beside her are Mrs Dora Hartinger Mrs Garnet McDonough Mrs Mary Burns Mrs Frank Woodward Mrs Andrew Maddison Mrs Maude Coltrain Mrs Nelle Utterback and Mrs Ted Campbell Items for bundles for peace include warm clothing for children fabric scraps to make garments old blankets and household linens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethoren
Fred Hammond
Dora Hartinger
Garnet McDonough
Mary Burns
Frank Woodward
Andrew Maddison
Maude Coltrain
Nelle Utterback
Ted Campbell
T. C. Club Party Held at Hoffman’s
The E. T. C. club party was hosted Thursday evening at Harold Hoffman’s home with co hosts Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lathen and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Burton. Five tables of rock produced prizes for Mrs. Fred Hammond and Charles Johnson. Attendees included Mr. Johnson Wess Hiatt Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hoffman Richard and Kenny. Refreshments of sandwiches salad mints and coffee concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Harold Hoffman
Frank Lathen
Curtis Burton
Fred Hammond
Charles Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Wess Hiatt
Leo Hoffman
Richard
Kenny
Alumni Game Saturday Night Adds Hoop Fun
Saturday night at 7:00 features the alumni high school basketball games led by Joyce Hiatt who invites anyone wanting to play to contact her. Fuller school hosts a program and social at Hilton Church Friday October 22 at 7:30 p.m. Fern Hudgess teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni High School
Joyce Hiatt
Alumni
Fuller School
Hilton Church
Fern Hudgess
Program and Supper at Pleasant Hill School
A program and box supper are set for Friday evening Oct 22 at 8 00 at Pleasant Hill school. Refreshments will be available and a door prize will be awarded. Teacher Mrs Gretchen Ashby. 42
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Gretchen Ashby
Program and Candy Supper at Showers School
A program and candy supper will be held at Showers School on Friday October 24 at 7 45 p m Refreshments will be sold Everyone is invited Robin Foster teacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Foster
Dinner Menu Listing for October 20
Beef and noodles with mashed potatoes gravy and green beans accompany cabbage. Dessert features slow baked apples pumpkin pie with whipped cream and hot rolls with butter and jelly plus coffee. Local dining service offers cabbage and beans, plus rolls and pie.
Program at Iconium School by Mrs LaMar and Pupils
Mrs Jack LaMar will present a program with her pupils at Iconium school on Wednesday evening October 27. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack LaMar
Iconium School
Miller School Box Supper and Program This Thursday
Miller School hosts a program and box supper on Thursday October 14 at 8:00 PM. Refreshments will be sold. Teacher Helen Exline. 4112
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller School
Helen Exline
Culbertson Newborn Son in Ilingig Birth
Mr and Mrs James Culbertson of Ilingig announce the birth of their son Carl Bur dette weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces born September 27 Mrs Culbertson formerly Gertrude Utverback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Culbertson Lof Ilingig
Carl Burdette
Culbertson
Gertrude Utverback
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.B
Rebekahs
Frankllin
Lillian Wartick O
Cynthia
Zula Taylor
Miss Joyce Martin
Hilton
Seew & 80 Club
Caureurs
Layette
Lois Jeanine Woodward
Rev
Monroe Township
Alen Witkin
T. C
Hoffman
Flight Stork
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!