Coltrain Elected F. B. President in Appanoose
Kenneth Coltran of Moravia was elected president of the Appanoose county Farm Bureau at the annual meeting in Centerville. Norris Price was succeeded as head, Ralph Spencer became vice president, Donald Dudley was reelected treasurer, and Billy Houser was elected secretary. Donald Nelson spoke on the American Farm Bureau’s progress as the group discussed state and national resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Coltran
Moravia
Appanoose County
Charles Van Zante Elected Fellowship President
The Youth Fellowship retreat at Evangelical United Brethren church Sunday elected Charles Van Zante as president and Larry Coltrain as vice president Joyann Vincent secretary James Murdy treasurer. Adult counsellors include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Zante and others in Christian Faith witness outreach citizenship fellowship. A cooperative supper followed and evening program was led by Mrs Zell Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Charles van Zante
Larry Coltrain
Joyann Vincent
James Murdy
Carl van Zante
Commission
Harold Mason
Christian Faith
Carl van, Zante
Christian Witness
Zell Callen
Christian Outreach
Dick Johnson
Christian Citizenship
Wendell Murdy
Christian Fellowship
Appanoose 4-Herg Hosts Monro d Swing Dance Night
The 4-H older group in Appanoose County hosted Monroe County members for an October 1 gathering at the Community Center. About 80 youths learned square dancing taught by Mr and Mrs John McVey of Centerville. A post-event lunch was provided by Mary Ellen Wakefield and others. Additional activities are planned for the coming year and older members urged those 14 and older to join. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Miller and Miss Eleanor Miller visited Mr and Mrs W F Norton near Moulton Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Monroe County
John McVey
Centerville
Mary Ellen Wakefield
Jane Davis
Connie Boblenz
Patty Blarton
Twirlers and Swingers Win Firsts at State Contest
Moravia baton twirlers and flag swingers earned top honors at the state meet held at Fair Field on Saturday. Janice McDonough won baton solo, Janice and Linda Underwood won baton duet, Martha Sinclair took flag solo, Jean Harrington and Lois Strunk won flag duet, and the ensemble captured a first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fairfield
Janice McDonough
Janice
Linda Underwood
Martha Sinclair
Jean Harrington
Lois
Muh School Basketball Practice Begins for Boys and Girls
With the baseball season finished, Coach Dick Armstrong starts basketball practice for Muh School's boys and girls squads. First away games are Friday November 16 at Twin Cedars and Tuesday November 20 at Fremont, with the first home game Friday November 30 after Thanksgiving against Russell. The schedule shows eight home games and nine away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Armstrong
Twin ‘Cedars
Fremont
Russell
Family gathers as Grubbs recovers from fall injuries
A Sunday gathering at Robert Grubbs’ home marked his recovery from a home fall. Attendees included his sons Glen Grubbs of Moscow PA and the Grubbs family, plus daughter Lindy of Douds and grandchildren. A noon cooperative dinner followed. Others visited relatives in nearby towns as extended family connected acrossMillis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grubbs
Glen Grubbs
Moscow
Burdett Grubbs
Gary Grubbs
Lindy
Douds
Charles Coffin
Clell
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Minois
Wilbur Miller
Eleanor Miller
Cleffie Tubaugh
Kermit Tubaugh
Glen Sheets
Golden City
Missouri
Guy McCannon
Numa Speht
Kenneth Condra
Léonard Palmer
Frank ‘Rogers
Anna Veach
Methodist Church
Centerville
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Harry Merrick
Pearl Palmer
Allerton
Elvan Bickford
Hugh McFatridge
Colton
Calif
Ray Carpenter
McFatridge
Kansas City
Andrew Parka
Bickford
Evie Runnells
Broshar Youth Fatal Accident in Germany
Freddie Broshar six year old son of Tech Sgt Virgil Johnson died in Bitsburg Germany after being struck by a van while en route to school. He passed away hours later. Family plans funeral near Dresden Kansas with maternal grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Broshar
Tech
Virgil Johnson
Bitsburg
Germany
Dresden
Kansas
Broshars
Becky
Steven
Ronnie
Ted Broshar
Centerville
Lavette Shower Honors Mrs Lavelle Smith
A layette shower honoring Mrs. Lavelle Simmons Smith was held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church basement with Mrs. Siege Simmons as hostess. Those present included Mrs. Charles Quick, Mrs. Lawrence Burkland, Mrs. Carl Burkland, Mrs. Donald Jones, Mrs. Marshall Perry, Mrs. Ernest Temple, Mrs. Nancy Temple, Mrs. Arthur Simmons, Mrs. Floyd Simmons, Charlotte Simmons, Sue Robinson, Dorothy and Janice Locker. Several games were played before the honoree opened and displayed her gifts. Refreshments of ice cream cake mints nuts and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavelle Simmons Smith
Christian Church
Siege Simmons
Charles Quick
Lawrence Burkland
Carl Burkland
Donald Jones
Marshall Perry
Ernest Temple
Nancy Temple
Arthur Simmons
Floyd Simmons
Charlotte Simmons
Sue Robinson
Dorothy
Janice Locker
Garden club guests at Centerville meeting
Town and Country Garden club in Centerville hosted a guest meeting Monday evening with attendees Madames Genevie Morgan Ira Boyer Art Fox Harley Tisue Earl Boyer and Leonard Palmer. The discussion on Christmas ideas and plans was led by Mrs. W K Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevie Morgan
Ira Boyer
Art Fox
Harley Tisue
Earl Boyer
Leonard Palmer
Town and Country Garden Club
Centerville
W. K. Irvin
Vern Turner Golden Wedding Observation
Mr and Mrs Verne C Turner will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at 516 South Clinton Street Albia on Sunday October 28 1962 from 2 00 to 5 00 p m Mrs Turner is the former Nellie H Bain of Albia They were married October 30 1912 in Albia and have lived in or near there They are the parents of two children Robert B Turner of Albia and Edith Beuraulier Virgil Knoxville four grandchildren and one great grandchild
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verp'c.turner
South Clinton St
Albia
Turner
Nellie H. Bain
Lfe
Robert B
Virgil
Edith) Beurapiél
Knoxville
Dinner Guests Spend Sunday At Unionville Home
Mr and Mrs Bill Trelan and John Trelan hosted a family dinner on Sunday. Present were Mr and Mire Bill Lockman and their daughters Mr and Mrs Raymond Lockman Mr and Mrs Joe Smith and family Mr and Mrs Lester Smith Mrs Writa Trelan and Carol of Unionville and Mr and Mrs Burdock and their daughter of Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Trelan
John Trelan
Mr.and
Mire
Bill Lockman
Raymond Lockman
Joe Smith
Lester Smith
Writa Trelan
Carol
Unionville
Burdock
Bloomfield
Cuban Refugee Doctor to Speak at SCA and Methodist Meeting
Dr. R Pocurull a Cuban refugee physician at the VA hospital Knoxville will address the SCA on October 22 at 7 30 p.m. in the high school gym and speak Friday evening at Grace Methodist church at 7 30 p.m. He and his family born in Caibarien Cuba emigrated for post grad training in Des Moines and now reside in Miami before moving to Knoxville since January 5 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Pocurull
Knoxville
SCA
Methodist Meng
Grace Methodist Church
Cuba
Apostolate
Pocurull
Havana University School of Medicine
United
Miami
Florida
Moravia Methodist Men
Moravia
Marie Elena
Margarita
Mirta
United States
Veterans Hospital
Nazarene Church Announces Services and Guest Pastor
The Church of the Nazarene announces a weekend schedule with Rev H LaVern Smith away. Frank Woodward leads Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11, youth program at 7:45, evening evangelistic service at 7, and Wednesday hour of prayer at 7:30 with Mr Darrell Hoitz delivering messages morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Darrell Hoitz
Evangelical United Brethren Church Men’s Day Services
Rev J A Ogden pastors Evangelical United Brethren Church with 10 am Sunday School for all ages and 11 am Morning Worship led by men of the church. Four men to deliver short messages. Youth and Boys Girls fellowship meet during service at 7 30 pm. Evening Bible study and prayer Wednesday 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Sunday School and Communion Services Announced
Mrs Birdie Main superintendent schedules Sunday school at 10 30 a m and 9 30 a m church service with communion. A Wednesday afternoon meeting occurs at Birdie Main home CW and a Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs Coltrain is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main
Sunnday
Coltrain
Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel Schedule
Readable details show Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel presenting church school, laymen's day, and evening services across Moravia Centerville Ottumwa and Fairview with superintendents and guest speakers. Community Youth Rally planned October 26-28 at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview Church
Dean Tomlin
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Keneth Daniels
Centerville
Woman’s Society In Charge
Mo Travia
Woman's
Ottumwa
Richard Tubaugh
John Guthrey
Gail Tuttle
John Veach
Glen Lamb
MYPF
Woman's Society
Gerald Ensley
W S W S Meets Friday at E U B Church
The Women s Society of World Service held its monthly meeting and guest day at the E U B church. Mrs Zell Callen led the study on the church s mission. Members included Mrs Carl Tisue Mrs Charles Coffin Mrs Grant Tadiock and others. World Community Day plans announced and reports heard. Guests from San Pedro Calif, Mr and Mrs Ronald Tomlin and children arrived to visit local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Zell Callen
Carl Tisue
Charles Coffin
Grant Tadiock
E. G. Hawk
J. A. Ogden
Mabel Coulson
Ronald Tomlin
Julie
Scotty
San Pedro
Calif
Kenneth Condra
Curtis Tomlin
Food and rummage sale at local laundromat
The F of the E U B church sponsorship holds a food and rummage sale at the laundromat on October 27. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Church
Auxiliary honors Gold Star Mother at Legion supper
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary held a coop supper at the post home to honor Gold Star Mother Mrs. Birdie Main. She received a gift. The regular meeting followed with retiring president Mrs. Larry Brooks presiding and new officers installed. Officers include Mrs. Lester Brain and Mrs. Brooks as chaplains, Mrs. Leonard Palmer president, Mrs. John Veach 1st vice, Mrs. Birdie Main chaplain, and Mrs. Paxston secretary. Additional officers were installed earlier. Mrs. Palmer outlined duties, committees, and plans for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion ‘Auxiliary
Post Home
Birdie Main
Larry, Brooks
Lester Brain
Brooks
Leonard Palmer
John Veach
Paxston
Methodist Men to Meet Friday Night
The Methodist Men hold their second season meeting Friday at 7 35 p.m. in the church basement with speaker Dr R Pocurull formerly of Cuba now in Knoxville Iowa. Twenty one attended last month’s supper. All men in the community are invited. Sylvan Van Dorin is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R . Pocurull
Cuba
Knoxville
Iowa
Jeen Shoong Parks
Korea
Sylvan van Dorin
Annual 2H Boys Convention Set for Oct 23
The annual 4 H boys convention will be held Tuesday night October 23 in the Agricultural building at 6 30 pm Candidates and campaign speakers will present credentials and delegates will vote for the boy best qualified Names include Jim Argo Jerry Bollenz Alan Dooley Eugene Daniels Jay Phillips Marvin Lindley and others Speakers will outline Americanism talk by Mrs Mattie Harper Mothers of outgoing officers will host a chili supper for officers candidates and leaders Outgoing officers listed include Marvin Lindley Jim Argo Norman Seals and Larry Powers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Argo
Jerry Boblenz
The
Taylor Toilers
Alan Dooley
Eugene Daniels
Douglas Doughboys
Jay Phillips
Marvin Lindley
James Davis
E. Joseph Hammond
Johns Jr
Warren Pick
Stan Bostwick
Franklin Farmhands
Dick Bitner
Terry Smith
Franklin Farmbhands
Larry Mallett
Donnie Broshar
B. V. Sodbusters
Leon Thamke
Arlen Thamke
Mattie Harper
American Legion Auxiliary
Norman Seals
Larry Powers
Marvin Sebolt
Hospital Patient Mrs John Dodd Admitted In Albia
Mrs John Dodd entered Monrvue county hospital at Albia for medical treatment on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dodd
Monrvue County Hospital
Albia
Garden Club Supper Set for Friday Evening
An annual cooperative supper for Garden Club members and families will be held at the Art Fox basement on Friday evening October 19 at 6 30 p m Genevieve Morgan coordinates the event and invites members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Art Fox
Mrs Firkins Fractures Arm After Fall At Home
Mrs George Firkins fell at her Albia residence on Friday and fractured her right arm. She was admitted to Monroe County Hospital for treatment and returned home that same evening to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Firkins
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
F.F.A. boys attend national convention Moravia chapter at Kansas City
Six members of the Moravia Future Farmers of America chapter plus their sponsor attended the National Convention of the F.F.A. in Kansas City on Thursday and Friday. Attending with the advisor Mr. Dayton were Eddie Cochran, Marvin McDanel, Donnie Strunk, Richard Perry, Eugene Daniels and Robert Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Future Farmers of America
F.F.A
Kansas City
Mr. Dayton
Eddie Cochran
Mervin McDanel
Donnie Strunk
Richard Perry
Eugene Daniels
Robert Sheldon
Council Group To Ames Meeting Morayia high school delegates attend Iowa Student Council Convention
Morayia high school attended the 15th annual Iowa Student Council Association convention in Ames on Monday. Delegates were Rose mary Horn, Larry Grinstead, David Rhee, Jim Argo and Nancy Mosley, with Miss Mosley also at Saturday sessions as district representative on the state cabinet. Arthur R. Eady, Director of Guidance at Indianola schools, spoke on The strong and weak parts of a Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morayia High School
Iowa Student Council Association
Ames
Rosemary Horn
Larry Grinstead
David Rhee
Jim Argo
Nancy Mosley
Miss Mosley
Arthur R. Eady
Indianola
World Community Day Meeting November 2 at Christian church
On Friday November 2 a World Community Day event at the Christian church involves churches in a shared program. Mrs Brady Perry leads three activity channels: learn about Southeast Asia needs, sewing bags or outfits, and sharing new projects funded by the day’s offering. Projects support nurses centers health workers and nutrition education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Marshall Perry
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
Chile
Brazil
Regular E.U.B. Church Night Held Oct 10
The monthly church night observance at the E U B church parlors was led by Mrs. Wendell Murdy and Mrs. Ralph Davis. Linda Davis read a piece, Jeanne Turner sang, and Dixie Davis with Lou Ellen Rowley demonstrated sewing box assembly as Busy Maidens 4 H club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Murdy
Ralph Davis
Linda Davis
Jeanne Turner
Dixie Davis
Lou Ellen Rowley
Monroe County
Harry Woodward
Elsie Long
Eastern Stars Card Party Benefit at Masonic Hall
A benefit card party by the Eastern Stars is set for Saturday evening October 27 at 8:00 pm in the Masonic Hall. Tickets are available from Star officers and refreshments will be served. Mr Freeman Jolly and Mrs Vesta Gehler were married October 31 at 3:00 pm in the Nazarene parsonage Moravia by Rev LaVern Smith. Mr and Mrs Clell Joly of Davenport attended. they will reside at 1106 East Grant Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Stars
Masonic Hall
Freeman Jolly
Vesta Gehler
Nazarene Parsonage
Moravia
LaVern Smith
Clell
Joly
Davenport
East Grant
Centerville
West Shows Top Heifer At Royal American Royal
Donald West showed his Angus heifer Oxbow Lassie E. to first place in the Junior Yearling division at the American Royal in Kansas City on Tuesday morning October 16. The animal had previously won at the Appanoose, Davis, Northeast Missouri, and Iowa State fairs. Don West studies at Northeast Teachers College in Kirksville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald West
Ernest West
Kansas City
Lassie E
Appanoose
Davis County
Kirksville
Don
Northeast Teachers College
Missouri
Auction Saturday for New Uniforms
The Band Mothers organization holds a white elephant auction Saturday at 1 30 p m at Moravia park. Items listed include a chest of drawers, dining room suite, lawn mower, stove, dishes, and more. Proceeds go to buy new band uniforms. no candy or magazines will be sold. volunteers can call 3239 to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Organization
Moravia Park
Band Mothers
Local residents share visits and events across Centerville area
Mr and Mrs Lester Bradshaw and Mrs Robert Martsching of Ottumwa and Mrs Bobby Marsching of Agency were dinner guests Monday with Mrs Mettie Roland. Funeral attended for Mrs Helmicks grandfather William Sheperd at Curl Funeral Home Bloomfield. Families visit relatives in Ottumwa Elsworth Oskaloosa Centerville Unionville Byron Ill Eugene Oregon Davenport. Community listings include garden club sessions and living sessions at Centerville community center l Local social notes reflect neighbors visiting relatives and attending dinners and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Bradshaw
Robert Martsching
Ottumwa
Bobby Martsching
Agency
Mettie Roland
Ernest Helmick
Fred DuVall
Ira Boyer
DeVerne Stoker
Centerville
Roy Matherly
Bloomfield
Gilfilan Clinic
Ida Mangle
Davenport
William Little
Harold McDanel
Eugene
Oregon
John McDanel
Margaret Simmons
Delpha Duff
Neva Merkle
Jennie Pollard
Judy
Vicky Lockman
Johnnie Ru Thans
Unionville
Ted Connett
Gomer Stocker
Gabe Johnson
Billy Lockman
Vicky
Dale Riegel
Bill Rumans
Kansas City
Riegels
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. B
W. F. Norton
Moulton
Muh.s
Broshar
Vern Turners
S.C.A
Church of the Nazarene
Pirst
W.S.W.S
E.U.B. Church
Marvin Gardner
Rita
Paul Gosslin
Frank Gosslin
St. John’s Berry
Vermont
Anacostia Naval Base
Washington, D. C
Methodist
Genevieve Morgan
E.U.B
West
Royal
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