Rites Here Today For Tommy Irelan
Oliver Charles Irelan known as Tommy, 54, of Stanfield Oregon died Friday October 22 from a heart attack at a ball game. He was born April 28 1900 in Moravia the son of George and Lizzie Irelan. He directed local schools in Moravia and later supervised Stanfield consolidated schools. Survived by his wife Olive four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday at Branford Oregon and Turner Funeral Home will conduct Thursday services. Burial at Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Oliver Charles
Tommy) Irelan
Stanfield
Oregon
George
Lizzie Irelan
Moravia
Moravia High School
Consolidated Schools
Olive
Billi
Johnny Trelan
Unionville
Iowa
George Trelan
Yuma
Colo
Clarence
Boone Grove
Indiana
Lester Bradshaw
Ottumway
Elvin Stocker
Mettle Roland
Clara Irelan
Branfield
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Hillcrest Cemetery
Teachers Seek Funds For Building Iowa Education Group Drive
A state wide fundraising drive by public school teachers and education supporters aims to raise 300000 for the new Salisbury House home of the ISEA in Des Moines. Appanoose County’s quota is 2140 with meetings planned in Numa Mystic Udell Centerville Cincinnati Mora via Rathbun Moulton and more. The effort highlights ISEA advances like higher teacher salaries and school improvements as it prepares to move from the Shops Building to Salisbury House.
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Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
Salisbury House
Des Molens
Appanoose County
W. R. Parisho
Mystic
Appancogze County
Numa
Udell
Centerville
Cincinnati
Moravia
Rathbun
Moulton
Tech Isea
Des Moines
Salsbury House
Girls Win and Boys Lose In Opener at Moravia
Moravia girls defeated Russell 46 to 32 in Friday action with Joyce as high scorer as Coach Sargent utilized the entire squad. Moravia boys fell 75 to 30 to Russell in the opener. Both teams set upcoming games: Moravia at Num a to face Moulton and later travels to Blakesburg while Cincinnati comes to town Tuesday.
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Moravia
Russell
Atall Russell
Ao Cagey Russell
Joyce
Sargent
Socrety
Moravia Russell
Numa
Moulton
Blakesburg
Cincinnati
Wilsons Sell Farm to Freeman Hoover Near Moravia
Mr and Mrs John L Wilson Jr sold their 355 acre farm one mile southeast of Moravia on Unionville road to Freeman D Hoover of Oregon. Hoover plans to move here with possession January 1. The Wilsons previously acquired the Harry Felton farm and moved from Clinton on July 1, 1950, with intent to relocate to California after the sale.
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John L. Wilson, Jr
Moravia
Unionville
Freeman D. Hoover
Oregon
Hoover
Oskaloosa
Freeman Hoover
Wilsons
California
Mia
John Wilson
Pettibone Boy Sent Home To Recuperate After Accident
Jim Pettibone a Moravia high school junior who was seriously injured in a car crash last Tuesday returned home Monday morning to recuperate. His sister Ann an Ames student returned Friday after being called Wednesday by Jim’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Pettibone
Moravia High School
Don Pettibone
Ann
Ames
Jim
Pettibone Woman In Auto Accident Near Town
Mrs. Jerry Pettibone escaped injury when her 1953 Plymouth left the road at a slippery bend and crashed into a telephone pole beside the Wm. Woodward residence on the southeast edge of town Tuesday afternoon. The car was badly damaged.
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Jerry Pettibone
Wm. Woodward
Program and Box Supper at Shanghai School
A program and box supper will be held on November 5 at the Shanghai school at 7:45 PM. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Mrs Ardis Walter is the teacher coordinating the event.
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Shanghai
Ardis. Walter
Maple Grove School Program and Box Supper
Maple Grove school schedules a program and box supper on Thursday October 28 at 7 45 pm. Girls asked to bring boxes. Refreshments will be sold. There is a door prize. Josephine Lindley is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove School
Josephine Lindley
M H S Challenges Moravia Election Day
Moravia high school plans its own election next Tuesday November 2 with a large student campaign for both parties. Students urge local citizens to vote and compare turnout, asking who will have the greater percent of voters students or adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
M.H.S
America
Nazarene Missionary Leader to Speak in Moravia
Rev. Everette Howard of San Antonio Texas will speak Tuesday evening November 2 at 7 30 at the Moravia Church of the Nazarene for the annual missionary zone rally. He oversees Spanish speaking churches in this area covering parts of Texas and Mexico. Previously he spent sixteen years as a missionary in the Cape Verde Islands helping establish a native church across six islands. Everyone is welcome to attend this notable missionary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Howard
San Antonio
Texas
Church of the Nazarene
Moravia
Cape Verde
United States
Rebekah Rook Party Draws Sixty-One Attendees
Sixty-seven persons attended the Rebekah benefit rook party on Wednesday evening Oct 20. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Swaim Raymond Ashby Mrs Claude Hawk and Lester Brain. John Johnson won the door prize Cynthia Taylor won the guess. Pumpkin pie whipped cream coffee and mints were served. Committee in charge was Mrs Paul Spencer Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Melissa Felton.
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Rebekah
Mra
Frank Swaim
Raymond Ashby
Claude Hawk
Lester Brain
John Johnson
Cynthia Taylor
Paul Spencer
Frank Wilson
Melissa Felton
Rebekah Lodge
Gretchen Ashby
Assembly
Des Moines
Alicia Rebekah
Nobie Grads
Ray Charity
Harold Hoffman
Clara Irelan
Winifred Schrodt
Gladys Hareh
Fern Hudgens
Gerald Morgan
George Firkins
Leonard Palmer
Clara Irelen
Albia
Card of Thanks for Sympathy after Mother's Death
It thanks friends and relatives for cards letters flowers and expressions of sympathy during the death of the mother Ora Kaster Thanking the community for support and kindness in a time of loss.
Thank You Note From Mattie Murdy To Friends
A brief message from Mattie Murdy expresses gratitude to friends for visits meals cards flowers and other gifts received during illness. She blesses them and wishes them Heavenly rewards for their kindness.
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Mattie Murdy
Iconium Fellowship Day Dinners Planned by Ladies Aid
Carrene First Christian Church announces dismissal of Sunday services to attend Iconium Fellowship Day at Iconium. Mrs Birdie Main serves as superintendent with Rev W F T Evans initiating. Ladies Aid will serve a Wednesday dinner on November 3 with menus elsewhere.
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First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Birdie Main
Iconium
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church Seeks Family Night Film On Korea
Grace Methodist Church invites all to its Sunday School at 10 00 a m Worship at 11 00 a m MYF at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m The study in the book of Daniel resumes this week with a look at the 6th chapter Wednesday November 3 features a Korea themed family night film and program in God s house signed Grace Methodist Church and Pastor Rev John Grenfell and Sunday School Superintendent Mrs Karl Tuttle
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Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Korea
Harvest Home Sunday Observed at Local Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev. Lynn J. King schedules Sunday School at 10:06 AM Worship at 10:55 AM Evening Service at 7:30 PM and a Wednesday 7:30 PM midweek service Harvest gifts of nonperishable food will be collected for Cedar Falls Western Old People's Home The Board of Stewards meets with the treasurer and pastor Monday evening Nov 1 at the pastor's study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mazon
Cedar Falls
Nazarene Rev to Speak at Missionary Zone Rally
The Church of the Nazarene announces an evangelistic service and prayer meeting with Rev. Everette Howard as the special speaker for the annual missionary zone rally. Services begin 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, with an 8 p.m. prayer meeting and the 7:15 p.m. NW.PS option noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Howard
Taylorettes Install Officers After Oct 20 Meeting
The Taylorette 4-H club held its regular meeting on October 20, 1954 with a roll call on favorite home games. Plans for the year included Home Finishing as a project, one demonstration and two talks per meeting, and about four parties. Officers were installed, with carriages given to new leaders Mrs. Wilde Argo and Mrs. Bud Walter. Attendees included Sharon Argo, Nellie Argo, Charlene Burns, Nancy Roblenz, and others, with visitors and refreshments noted.
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Taylorette
Bud Walter
Sharon
Nellie Argo
Charlene Burns
Nancy Roblenz
Mary Ellen Condra
Madge Lee
Dana Easter
Ann Mihalovich
Judy Smith
Donneal Underwood
Shirley
Sharon Walter
Wilde Argo
Russell Burns
Juanita Lee
Bill
H. T. Boblenz
Connie
Notice for Est Point school activities on Thursday
NOPICE announces planned events at Best Point school starting Thursday afternoon. Refreshments will be served. Edna Sullivan, teacher. 4312
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Esso
Edna Sullivan
Hog sale and public auctions announced at local farm
The R. Faber hog sale is scheduled for Tuesday evening November 2 with bidding starting at 1:00 PM. W C Bivins will hold a public auction of household furniture on Saturday October 30 at 1:00 PM and Ette Halden plans a public auction of household stores on Monday November 3 at 1:00 PM.
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Faber
W.C. Bivins
Parents Invited To School Next Week Opens Education Week
American Education Week runs November 7 to 13 with nationwide school observances. Moravia grades hold open house Wednesday November 10 inviting parents to tour rooms. Moravia High School presents four program demonstrations in the auditorium Monday November 8 at 7 30 p.m. Faculty and students urge all patrons to visit during November 8 12 to better understand and support student work.
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Moravia
Mordvia
Thia
Alfalfa Banquet Tickets On Sale
A Farm Bureau committee led by president Fred Clayton has completed plans for the annual alfalfa banquet set for November 9 at Drake Avenue Christian church Center ville. The event is jointly sponsored by the Farm Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce. This year the Farm Bureau handles tickets with farmers inviting a businessman. a limited number of tickets are available at the Farm Bureau office on a first come first served basis.
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Farm Bureau
Fred Clayton
Drake Avern Christian Church
Centerville
Chamber of Commerce
Gale
Union Livewires Elect Erick Alden President
The Union Livewires monthly meeting on Thursday Oct 21 at Dennis Kelley home elected officers for the coming year Erick Alden as president Errol Alden as vice president Dale Cox as secretary and treasurer Richard Coltrain as historian Dennis Kelley as voting delegate Lazelle Strunk named leader with Orville Rogers as associate leader to replace retiring leaders Kenneth Coltrain and Carl Alden A 4-H value discussion and masquerade entertainment followed with refreshments served by Mrs Kenneth Coltrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Livewires
Dennis Kelley
Erick Alden
Howard Alden
Errol Alden
Dale Cox
Richard Coltrain
Lazelle Strunk
Orville Rogers
Kenneth Coltrain
Carl Alden
Gale Alden
Willing Workers Meet With Mrs Lackender
Willing Workers club met with Mary Lackender on October 20 for regular work embroidering pillowcases and quilting. Dinner was served to Roscoe Argo, Leo Hoffman, Russell Brown, Dick Brown, Vinton Lundy, Emily and Marcia Thompson, Nellie Thompson, Byrle and Beth Ann McCombs, Glen Turner, Lucille and Shirley Exline, Jess Lackender, with next meeting set for November 3 by Byrle McCombs.
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Willing Workers Club
Mary Lackender
Clara
Roscoe Argo
Leo Hoffman
Russell Brown
Dick Brown
Vinton Lundy
Emily
Marcia Thompson
Nellie Thompson
Byrle
Beth Ann McCombs
Glen Turner
Lucille
Shirley Exline
Jess Lackender
Byrle McCombs
Teddie McDonough Breaks Arm at School
Six year old Teddie McDonough son of Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough of east town fell from a swing during noon play at the school in the park. He fractured both bones above the right wrist, was taken to Albia for x rays and setting, placed in a cast, and is recuperating nicely.
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Teddie McDonough
Jack McDonough
East of Town
Albia
Christian Church Dinner Menu for Wednesday
Christian church dinner list for Wednesday November 3 offers roast chicken with dressing and gravy, mashed potatoes, scalloped corn, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce.
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Christian Church
Man loses arm in farm accident near Moulton
Robert Jean McClurg 23 lost his right arm at the elbow in a forage chopper accident on the McClurg farm five miles northeast of Moulton around 6 p.m. Tuesday. His brother Donald stopped the machine, neighbors applied a tourniquet, and he was rushed to Centerville hospital where he remained in good condition Wednesday. He recently returned from service in Korea and works at McClurg Implement Co.
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Robert Jean McClurg
Paul McClurg
McClurg
Moulton
Robert Jean
Donald
Centerville Hospital
Korea
McClurg: Implement Company
Mrs Andrews Honored at Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs Andy Andrews was honored at a pink and blue shower Thursday afternoon at the American Legion post home. After games she opened gifts while hostesses served cream wafers mints and coffee. Thirty two guests sent gifts or attended.
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Andy Andrews
At & Pink
Blue Shower
American Legion Poat
Earl Campbell
Richard Tybaugh
Wanda Brew
Francis Od Dorks Burton
Lorene Heiden
Lizzie Taylor
Birdie Main
Clara Irelan
Vivian Hoffman
Laura Hoffman
Lizzie Irelan
Betty Strunk
Mary
Pat Kelsey
Kay
Robin
Marian Tanlock
Eleanor Burton
Iva Strunk
Lucille Carter
Laura Strunk
Barbara
Eloise Gardner
Lois ‘Ladiock
Elaine
Lou Whiteworth
Dorothy ‘Turner
Hattie Yorbert
Doris Jean Woodward
Georgie
Kasie Shiltz
Fairy
Lawrence
Katherine Charity
Deena Lee Hoffman
Danny
Ava Foster
Mrs. Carroll Shilu
Sadie Palmer
W B Meets With Mrs Campbell At E U B Church
The Women's Society of World Service met with Mrs Ted Campbell for an all-day study session on The Book of the Acts. Ten persons appeared on the program with duets by Rev Lynn King and Mrs E G Hawk. Mrs Campbell directed and opened the study. a cooperative noon dinner followed. More than 20 attended the day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
E. U. B. Church
Ted Campbell
Ulmant Main
Emery Hiatt
Lynn King
G. Hawk
Campbell
Taylor Aid Meeting With Mrs Lee Benz Scheduled
A notice states Taylor Aid will meet with Mrs Lee Benz on November 3 rather than November 10. The event changes the scheduled appointment and confirms the participants and revised date.
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Taylor Aid
Lee Benz
W.S.C.8 Meets at Frank Wilson Home
The W.S.C.S. met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Wilson’s home with 20 members present. The theme was Jesus Christ The Way, led by Mrs. Chester Brosshar. Devotions, program, and prayers were led by listed members. A letter from Mrs. Etta Halden thanked the society for gifts. Plans were made for the prayer and self denial service.
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W.S.C.S
Frank Wilson
Chester Broshar
Dora Hartinger
John Grenfell
Mary Burns
Ralph McDonough
John Veach
Bert Turner
Garnet McDonough
D. E. Bishop
Etta Halden
Harriet Burmeister
Society
Auxiliary to Hear Mrs Mattie Harper at Centerville Meeting
Mrs Mattie Harper of West Grove fifth district president of the American Legion Auxiliary will be main speaker at the Appanoose county meeting in Centerville Thursday evening Oct 28. She will discuss the organization and purpose of the Auxiliary, with a 6:30 cooperative dinner preceding the business session. Mrs Gerald Morgan of Moravia is the county president.
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Mattie Harper
West Grove
American Legion Auxiliary
Appanoose County
Centerville
Harper
Gerald Morgan
Moravia
Auxiliary Seeks Veterans Addresses by November 1
The American Legion Auxiliary asks local residents to provide the addresses of all veterans from the community serving in the armed forces. Please contact Mrs. Frank Lathen to submit information before the November 1 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Lathen
Soldier Virgil W Moore Returns To Camp Chaffee Arkansas
Pvt. Virgil W Moore returned to Camp Chaffee Arkansas after two weeks with his wife and relatives. His address is Pvt Virgil W Moore US 55491206 Co B 22 Eng Bo Lth Armored Lari One Div Camp Chaffee Arkansas
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Virgil W. Moore
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Co. B
Eng
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Forrest Kaater
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Joanni
Martha Potts
Rosalie Sneeden
Sharon Walker
Joyce Brain
John Brown
Evelyn Callen
Mardeana Hietti
Leon MecDanet
Belle Schaffner
Scott
Richard Tomlin
Charles Turner
Lackender
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