Officials Caution Against Damaging Property Ahead of Halloween
Sheriff Morlan and local officials warn of property destruction as Halloween nears. They urge enforcement under Iowa Code, urge parents to discourage acts, and remind readers of recent rural school vandalism. Mrs Garnet McDonough announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Lou McDonough of Des Moines to Pfc Richard Raymie stationed at Oceanside California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou McDonough
Raymie
Morlan
Appanoose
Garnet McDonough
Mary Lou
Des Moines
Pfc
Richard Raymie
Oceanside
Calif
Louis Raymie
Albia
Present Revised Bible To T. R. Gardners
Mr and Mrs T R Gardner were presented a Revised Standard Version Bible in appreciation of their Grace Methodist church service. The gift was made by the congregation and Women’s Society of Christian Service at the close of morning worship. The couple plan to move to Yakima Washington this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Gardner
Grace Methodist Church
Women's Society of Christian Service
John Grenfell
Family Night Observed at ER U B Church
The Evangelical United Brethren church held a regular Friday night observance with strong attendance. Mrs. Emil Halden and Mrs. E. G. Hawk led the program, featuring readings, solos by Richard Mason, a duet by Kathleen Halden and Viola Hammond, and a poetry reading by Jeannie Hawk. A cooperative lunch followed, with committee assignments declared for the next event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Emil Halden
E. G. Hawk
Halden
Vita. Hammond
Miss Hammond
Garnet
Ricnard Mason
Jeannie Hawk
Kathleen Halden
Viola Hammond
Theo Miller
Ernest West
Almont Main
Guy Vincent
Claude Hawk
Ira Boyer
Carrie, Tisue
Friendship Meeting Attended at Mystic Monday Evening
Mrs Leonard Palmer and couples Mrs Howard Evans and Mrs Paul Broshar with Mrs George Winaler attended an OBS at Mystic Monday evening. Guests included Mrs Evans and Mrs Bro shar, plus Esther and a Marshal as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
Howard Evans
Paul Broshar
George Winaler
Mystic
Evans
Broshar
Esther
Marshal
Training School Held at Moravia Community Building
A training school on pattern alteration for chairmen and 4-H leaders was conducted at the Moravia Community hall on Tuesday. Miss Adelena Sampson of Centerville led the lesson, followed by a cooperative noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Adelena Sampson
Centerville
Basket Dinner Honors Clarence Schaffner
A basket dinner was held at the Church of Christ Sunday honoring Evangelist and Mrs. Clarence Schaffner and their Ferriday Louisiana family. Evangelist Schaffner delivered a fine message at 2 PM Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Clarence Schaffner
Ferriday
Evangelist Schaffner
Local Births Highlight Oct 19 21 in Iowa Families
Os Flight Of The Stork reports James Richard Weinman born Oct 20 at Methodist hospital Des Moines weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces James joins brother Joe visiting grandparents Howard and Mrs Smith Betty Marlene born Oct 19 to Glen and wife joins three sisters and four brothers Clell McDanel and wife welcome a son Oct 21 at St Joseph hospital Centerville Grandparents Lyndon McDanel Versal Kaster and others noted in this Iowa birth roundup
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Weinman
Indianola
James Richard
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Joe
Howard Smith
Glen Burn
Betty Marlene
Clell McDanel
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Lyndon McDanel
Versal Kaster
Milo Foster Honored On 80th Birthday
Milo Foster was celebrated at home with relatives gathering to observe his 80th birthday on Sunday. A cooperative noon meal and three birthday cakes, baked by his daughter Mrs. Fred Lindley, granddaughter Mrs. Curtis Manning, and Mrs. Harley Tisue, highlighted the event. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stites and family, Mrs. Maxine Stites and children of Coatsville, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindley and family of West Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McCarthy and child ren of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Arden Wilson and Shar of Centerville, S. J. P. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Tigue, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gladfelder and Judy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Foster
Foster
Fred Lindley
Curtis Manning
Harley Tisue
Raymond Stites
Maxine Stites
Coatsville
Bonnie Blumer Weds Marvin Davidson in Savannah Missouri
Bonnie M Blumer of Savannah Missouri married S/Sgt Marvin D Davidson of Omaha Nebraska at 3:00 p m Sunday October 12 1952 The Rev Ellis J Votan read the single ring service in Savannah Immediate family attended The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs QO F Blumer and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Sam Davidson The couple will reside in Omaha Nebraska later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie M. Blumer
Savannah
Missouri
Marvin D. Davidson
Omaha
Nebr
Ellis J. Votan
First Christian Church of
Muriel] Barton
Bestman
Ale Roger G, Hulse
Denver
Margie Davidson
St. Joseph
QO. F. Blumer
Moravia
Sam Davidson
Davidson
Air Force
Progressive Club Hosts Supper and Bridge Night
The Progressive club met at John T. Oard and wife’s home for a cooperative supper on Thursday evening October 16. Afterward five bridge tables were in play with prizes awarded to Rowena McPatridge Theo Miller John Veach and Howard Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
John T. Oard
Rowena Mcl Patridge
Theo Miller
John Veach
Howard Smith
M. F. Group Attends District Rally in Oskaloosa
Rey and Mrs John Grenfell, Mr and Mrs John Wilson, Paul Wilson, Lois and Joyce Hiatt, Charles Turner and Aileen Turner attended the Ottumwa District Rally at the Methodist church in Oskaloosa Sunday afternoon and evening.
Swaim Buys Remaining Schreiner-Evans Stock
The remaining Schreiner Evans hardware stock was sold last week to Frank Swaim. He says no definite plans exist for the business and expects it to operate from the present location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreiner & Evans Hardware
Frank Swaim
Harvest Home Sunday at CaurcurS Evangelical church
EvANGELICAL United Brethren Church led by Rev Evan Stroud and Harold Mason announces Harvest Home Sunday October 26 with family basket dinner and sermon The Miracle of Harvest Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Lesson This Is Our Protestant Faith directed by Mr and Mrs Thomas Stixrud All young people invited Evening worship at 7 30 p m Message The Soul s Response to Revelation Nov 2 Good Literature day and The W S W S Thank offering plus World s Mission Day planned for late November
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Nven
Thomas Stixrud
W.S.W.S
Grace Methodist Church announces week of prayer and services
Grace Methodist Church lists gatherings led by Pastor John Grenfell and School Superintendent Mrs. Kart Tuttle. Sunday School at 10 morning worship 11 morning. M Y F in charge 6 30 p m. Week of Prayer And Self Denial runs Oct 25 31 with youth meetings and sponsor duties by Classes 8 9. Cottage prayers 2 3 p m Oct 29 at Mrs Tuttle and parsonage events Oct 30 31 at Mrs Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Hartinger
C. A. Turner
Broadcast Service At KCOG Centerville Sunday
Church of the Nazarene invites the public to a Sunday broadcast from 4 to 4 30 p m over KCOG Centerville featuring Pastor Glen Cantrell and James Main. Listeners at home or in their cars can hear the program and are urged to send cards and letters to support the ministry. Sunday School begins at 10 a m each week.
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Church of the Nazarene
Glen Cantrell
James Main
KCOG
Centerville
Moravia
Ordination Service at Church of Christ this Friday
The Church of Christ announces a Friday ordination service at 2:00 AM. Rev. W. F. T. Evans and Mrs. Winnie DuVall are listed as minister and participant with Sunday activities including Sunday School at 10:00 AM and Communion at 12:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Revival Meets With Rev Richard Bentzinger At Iconium
The young preacher Rev Richard Bentzinger of Moulton captivated crowds during revival meetings at Iconium Methodist Church. He will lead Sunday services and continue through the week except Saturday with both youth and children’s choirs aiding the music demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bentzinger
Moulton
Kenneth Wheeler Weds in Des Moines Church Ceremony
Des Moines wedding reports Kenneth Wheeler and Miss Gwendolyn Snyder were married at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Capitol Hill Christian church. Mrs. Gerald Morgan served as matron of honor.
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Kenneth Wheeler
Des Moines
Gerald Morgan
Gwendolyn Snyder
Capitol Hill Christian Church
Morgan
Juniors Present Miss Minerva and William Green Hill Play
Moravia high school juniors stage a three act comedy Friday October 24 with Howard Robb as William Green Hill and Ann Pettibone played by Ann Pettibone. The cast includes Miss Minerva Andrews Major Joseph Brett and many students and crew listed. The matinee for students is Thursday afternoon and the public show is Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High’ School
Miss Minerva
William Green Hill
Howard Robb
Minerva
T Ann Pettibone
Major Brett
Charley Jennings
Cecelia Case
Joyce Martin
Bert Ravenol
Bill Bishop
Maurice Richmond
Robert Potts
Bill
Jimmy Garner
Paul Wilsopg
Sarah Jane
Marion Reagan
Paul Wilson
Frances Hamilton
Carole Brashar
Lina Clark
Joan Stevens
Mrs. Gaines
Deloris Eakins
Bert Ravenal
Joe Tadlock
Clark
Wanda Jordan
Janet Charity
Lynn Sweeden
Charles Horn
David Dye
Frank Rineehart
Mitel Sawvel
Katherine McDanel
Gordon Massman
Fern Kelly
Mitzi Sawvel
Karl Tuttle
Clisis
Ann ‘Pettibone
Howard
Charles Jennings
Joseph Brett
Cecila Case
Democratic rally at Moravia community building Monday evening
The Appanoose County Democratic Central Committee plans a rally at the Moravia community building on Monday evening Oct 27 with prominent speakers music entertainment and free lunch. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Democratic Central Committee
Moravia
Ordination Service at Moravia Church of Christ
An ordination service will be held at 2 p m Friday at the Moravia Church of Christ. Rev. W F T Evans is pastor and will preside. Evangelist Clarence Schaffner of Ferriday La, will give the ordination sermon. Evangelist Horace Schaffner and Billie Schaffner of Omaha will read scriptures and offer prayer. Public invitation extended.
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Moravia Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Clarence Schaffner
Ferriday
Horace Schaffner
Omaha
Billie Schaffner
Appanoose Proficiency Club to Meet at Moravia Masonic Hall
Moravia Masonic Hall hosts a meeting of the Appanoose County Proficiency Club this evening, Thursday Oct 20. All Masons are invited as President Don E. Wolf announces the gathering.
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Appanoose County Proficiency Club
Moravia Masonic Hall
Don E. Wolf
Gold Star Mother Birdie Main Honored at Legion Auxiliary
Mrs Birdie Michin honored guest at cooperative supper and Legion Auxiliary meeting. Gifts given to both Mrs Birdie Main and Mrs Howard Evans. Christmas boxes for servicemen discussed. committees set to pack overseas boxes and sifties. Doughnut day planned. winter project details urged. $5 to Knoxville Veterans Hospital approved for magazine subscrip tions. Yearbooks distributed. Twenty two members and two visitors attended.
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Birdie Michin
Gold Star
American Legion Auxiliary
Howard Evans
California
Larry Brooks
Auvilory
Lester Brain
John Veach
Max Mc.Donough
Harley Tisue
Lee Hiatt
Chet Broshar
Ernest Kincade
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Rowena McFatridge
Cynthia Callen
Robert Stites
Moulton
Kenneth Gladfelder
Beck Speaks at Republican Rally in Community Building
Robert K. Beck addressed national issues at a Monday Republican rally in the community building. County chairman George Milani introduced candidates for county and district offices. Mrs. Mabel Warren spoke, followed by performances by Mrs. Charles Poffenberger and others. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert K. Beck
George Milani
Mabel Warren
Charles Poffenberger
Shirley Ann
Joyce Sharon
Connie Walter
Bud Walter
Roscoe Pennington
Beck
R. R. Pensington
M. K. Blackman
Aleafa Hiatt
Fanchen Winsler
Theo Miler
Community asks for servicemen names and addresses for救 Christmas boxes
The Legion Auxiliary requests anyone with names and addresses of local servicemen to send them to Mrs. Lester Brain by October 31. The group plans to mail Christmas boxes to those serving.
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Lester Brain
The
Legion Auxiliary
Fall Festival Meeting Saturday Night 1953 Plans Discussed
A meeting is set for Saturday evening at 7 30 at the Community Building to discuss the Fall Festival for 1953. Officers will be elected and preliminary plans for next year will be laid out. Constructive suggestions are welcomed. All interested are invited. R R Pennington president.
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R. R. Pennington
Moravia Girls Impress In Udell Exhibition
Moravia girls posted a strong showing in a new Udell gymnasium exhibition as part of an eight team session Tuesday evening. Moravia beat Cincinnati 13 11 in their 10 minute period while Pulsaki dominated Troy and Mystic edged Udell. Coach Tassell used 13 players in six positions and may change the starting six. Proceeds from tickets and refreshments supported the Udell gym curtain project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell
Moravia Girls
Cincinnati Girls
Louilla
Moulton
Pulsaki
Troy
Mystic
Tassell
Joe Miletich Dies At Veterans Hospital
Joe Miletich aged 33, brother of Ann Miletich and son of Mrs. George Miletich of Dead Old Foster, died October 15 at the Veterans hospital in Knoxville after surgery. He had been a patient since 1946. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic church in Albia with military burial at St. Mary's cemetery. A World War II veteran, he earned a bronze star and served in Tunisian, Italian, and Normandy campaigns with a tank battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miletich
Ann Miletich
George Miletich
Old Foster
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Albia
Lambert Heinen
St. Mary's
Normandy
Adult class to study tailoring and altering
The adult homemaking class met last Wednesday night for tailoring instruction by Mrs Mary Tassell. Patterns were distributed to make a model for the next lesson, members cut out their models, and pattern alterations were explained with a measurement chart provided.
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Mary Tassell
Charley Jones Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Charley Jones was brought home Thursday from St Josephs hospital in Centerville and is recuperating nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Charley Jones
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Box Supper and Program at Pleasant Hill School
A box supper and program will be held at Pleasant Hill school west of Iconium on Wednesday evening October 29 at 8:00 PM. Special music and door prize. Everyone welcome. Gretchen Ashby, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill School
California School To Have Program This Thursday Evening
There will be a program at the California school Thursday evening October 30 at 8 o'clock. Lunch will be sold. Everyone welcome. Doris Burton, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Doris Burton
Box support program at Coulson school event
A box support and program will be held at Coulson school on Tuesday evening October 28 beginning at 7 45. A door prize will be given with special music and refreshments for sale. Girls are asked to bring boxes. Everyone is welcome. Mrs Marvelee Clayworth Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson School
Marvelee Clayworth
Program and social at Enon school Tuesday night
A program and social will be held at Enon school on Tuesday October 28 at 7 45 pm Welcome to all attendees Fern Hudgens teacher will oversee the event with special music featured by the school community Volunteers and families are invited to attend for an evening of entertainment and fellowship
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
Fern Hudgens
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting to Be Held November 3
D B Groves of Des Moines will headline the Appanoose County Farm Bureau annual meeting at Centerville Community Center at 7 30 p m Election of officers and policy resolutions will be discussed by members led by Ora A Powell The session invites all members to join debates on agricultural issues A series of township meetings preceded this event with a resolutions committee shaping policy Groves will stress leadership and stable membership in Farm Bureau activities Coffee ice cream and doughnuts will follow the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Groves
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
Community Center
Centerville
Farm Bureau
Ora A. Powell
Udell
Powell
Groves
State Farm Bureau
Webster City
Iowa State College
Humboldt
Beate
Town Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Double Eight Party at Broshars Hosts in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Carl Black co hosted a Double Eight party Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Pearl Broshar in Centerville Pitch prizes went to Mrs Emil Halden Mrs Bert Turner Lloyd Rose and T J Luse Refreshments included sandwiches pickles potato chips doughnuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Black
Pearl Broshar
Centerville
Emil Halden
Bert Turner
Lloyd Rose
T. J. Luse
Taylor Aid Meeting At Lute Hiatt Home
Taylor AId met October 8 at the Lute Hiatt home with a cooperative noon dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante, Mr and Mrs Howard Harper and son, Monica Fisher, Mrs Theo Miller, Mrs Lee Benz, Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter and Bob, Mr and Mrs Guy Argo, Max and Gary. The next meeting will be with Mrs Golda Hiatt for a cooperative supper at 6:30 on November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Aid
Lute Hiatt
Carl van Zante
Howard Harper
Monica Fisher
Theo Miller
Lee Benz
Loyd Carter
Bob
Guy Argo
Max
Gary
Golda Hiatt
Thank You Note From Mrs Lissie Kelsey
Mrs Lissie Kelsey thanks friends for cards letters and flowers and many acts of kindness during her hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lissie Kelsey
Card of Thanks from Mrs. C. O. Jones
Mrs. C. O. Jones expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind deeds and hospital cards received during illness and after returning home.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. R. Gardners
ER. U. B
Bonnie’ Blumer
Savannah, Mo
John Oard
Swaim
Schreiner-Evans
Caurcurs
Iconium Methodist
Birdie Main
Farm Bureau Meeting
Double Eight
ALT Pearl Broshars
C. O. Jones
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