Mearl Walters Note 57th Wedding Anniversary
Mearl Walters celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon with friends and family. Guests included Maurice Walter and Marchelle, Bud Walter, Jim Knapp, Neil Penfield and Timmy, Cary McCoy and family, Sylvan Van Dorin and daughters, Marvin Gardner and Dennis, Larry Pfannebecker and family, Paul Witt and Rodney, and John Wilson and family. Refreshments of cakes and fruit salad were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walters
Mearl Walter
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Bud Walter
Jim Knapp
Neil Penfield
Timmy
Cary McCoy
Sylvan van Dorin
Marvin Gardner
Dennis
Larry Pfannebecker
Paul Witt
Rodney
John Wilson
Ernest Wests Buffet Supper Hosts Wedding Details
Mr and Mrs Ernest West entertained a number of guests at a buffet supper at their home after the wedding rehearsal. The couple were married Sunday August 29 at the Presbyterian Church in Centerville at 2 00 PM with many attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest West
Janet Palmer
Nancy Walker
Mary Lee Orr
Jerry Roblenz
Jim Argo
David West
al Tarbell
Carl
Kim
Robin
Rex Harvard
Gary Argo
Harold Covington
Howard Covington
Orville McCord
Neil Sheldon
Ruby Long
Francis Burton
Heth Roblenz
Linda Hoffman
Donald West
Presbyterian Church
Centerville
Clover Leaf Club Meeting At Bill Spaur Home
Clover Leaf Club members will meet with Mr and Mrs Bill Spaur Wednesday September 8 after a summer recess. Vera Moore serves as club reporter and provides updates on the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Bill Spaur
Vera Moore
Robinsons Honored at Moravia Sunday
A Sunday gathering at Moravia Community Building honored Mrs. Francia Robinson of Salisbury MD and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson of Annapolis MD with forty five relatives attending. The event featured a large dinner, visiting, and group photographs with numerous family members from Ottumwa Martinsdale Albia Indianola Pleasantville Brompton and Moravia present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Francia Robinson
Salisbury
Maryland
Charles Robinson
Annapolis
F. R. Bailey
Ellis Robinson
Ottumwa
Howard Smith
Martinsdale
Geo
Methodist Fall Festival Dinner Menu
The Methodist church ladies will host a dinner during the fall festival on Saturday September 11. Menu includes fried chicken or ham loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, baked beans, baked apples, cole slaw, tomatoes, pie, butter rolls, jelly, iced tea and coffee. Price is $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ladies of the Methodist Church
Unionville Church Sends Two Men to Bible Colleges
Duane Dudley and Sonny Walker of Unionville Baptist Church will enter Bible Baptist College in Denver Colorado and Omaha Baptist Bible College in Omaha Nebraska this week. Dudley, a 1962 Centerville High School graduate, attended Centerville Community College in 1963. Walker, a 1965 Moravia High School graduate, began orientation on Tuesday August 31.
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Duane Dudley
Sonny Walker
Unionville Baptist Church
Unionville
Towa
Bible College
Duane
Centerville
Centerville Community College
Bible Baptist College
Denver
Colorado
Moravia Community High School
Omaha Baptist Bible College
Omaha
Nebraska
Moravia High School September calendar released
Moravia high school announces September schedule with events including baseball and softball games, band trips, fall testing, festivals, picture days, and a county teachers institute. Key dates include Labor Day no school, Fall Festival activities, and sectional baseball tournament.
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Moravia
Moulton- Udell
Methodist Church Assembly
Blakesburg
Eddyville
Moulton-Udell
Civil Defense Meeting
van Horn Ag
County Teachers Institute
Centerville
Knoxville
FHA
FFA
F.T.A
F.B.L.A
Methodist Evangelistic Meetings Continue at Grace Church
Spiritual renewal services continue at Grace Methodist Church each night at 8 p.m. through Friday September 3 with Rev. Chuck Wallace of Mt. Vernon speaking. Mrs Wm Gardner and Mr and Mrs A W Donahee spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Marion Sel around Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Chuck Wallace
Mt. Vernon
Wm. Gardner
A. W. Donahee
Marion Sel
Man
Unionville
Kay Herron Graduates From Nursing School
Miss Kay Herron daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Herron received her diploma at graduation Aug 22 from the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Phoenix Aziz and Mr and Mrs Jim Herron attended the ceremony Kay will return Sept 6 to begin work at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Herron
Jim Herron
Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Phoenix
Aziz
Kay
Good Samaritan Hospital
Danny Brooks Elected Senior Class President
Danny Brooks is elected president of the senior class. The complete officers and sponsors are listed: Senior Class President Danny Brooks. Vice-President Larry Pvatt. Secretary Linda Judge. Treasurer Doting Rae Oard. Student Council Rose Blumer and Ronnie Ellison. Sponsors Mr. John Guthrey and Mr. Clarence Sheldon.
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Danny Brooks
Larry Pvatt
Linda Judge
Doting Rae Oard
Rose Blumer
Ronnie Ellison
John Guthrey
Clarence Sheldon
David Pai
Vicki Repetigk
George Brozovich
Bill Matkovich
Bernard Pugh
Charles Moore
Fonda Ghadfelder
James VanDorin
Geoorge Woodward
Michael Grinstead
Joellyn Veach
Lanny Crawford
Marilyn Barber
Unionville Girls to Idairy Cattle Congress
Patty Rogers and Jean Hawk of Unionville will present a demonstration titled Tattle Tale Gray at Waterloo around October 9. They explain testing hard water and necessary water softener amounts for laundering, show clothes laundered with and without softeners, and stress softener use. Mrs. Herschel Kelley accompanies as leader of the Union Farmerettes 4H club. Linda and Elizabeth Close planned Summer Coolers but could not attend Waterloo due to Linda's enrollment in Kirksville State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Rogers
Orville Rogers
Jean Hawk
Vernor Hawk
Unionville
Waterloo
Patty
Jean
Herschel Kelley
Union Farmerettes 4H
Union Farmerettes
Appanoose
Linda
Elizabeth
Kirksville State Teachers College
Hartman Family Returns Home After State Fair Visit
Mr and Mrs A J Hartman and their son traveled from Buffalo iCenter to Des Moines to attend the State Fair with Kathy Lockman joining them. They visited Des Moines homes and stayed Thursday night with Stella Lenz before returning Friday.
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A. J. Hartman and Son
Buffalo
Engagement of Mary Mosley to William Brownfield
Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to William Brownfield of Columbus Ohio Miss Mosley a graduate of Iowa State University Ames has worked as a home demonstrator for Columbia Gas Co in Columbus Brownfield son of Mr and Mrs Brownfield is a Miami University Oxford graduate who has completed graduate work at Ohio University He was recently commissioned an ensign at Newport News and will be stationed in Pensacola Florida A December wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mosley
Mary
William Brownfield
Columbus
Ohio
Miss Mosley
Towa State University
Ames
Columbia Gas Co
Brownfield
W. Brownfield
Miami University
Oxford
University of Ohio
Newport
New Jersey
Pensacola
Florida
Methodist church notices with sermons and school times
Grace Methodist Pastor Rev Elton D Coleman presides at Fairview Methodist with Holy Communion and church school. Wesley Chapel Methodist holds sermon God s Drinking Cup and Holy Communion at 10. Moravia Methodist lists sermon God s 6 30 pm MYF and evening vespers. Missionary to Mexico Lake Darling retreat Sept 11 12. Iconium Methodist Church interim pastor Rev J A Ogden Wayne Thompson Sunday School Sept 9 30 am worship 10 30 am MYF canceled. Nazarene Church under Rev E J Shemp offers Sunday school at 10 worship at 11 evangelistic sermon 7 45 and missionary meeting 7 30 Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Phillips
MYF Moravia
Ron Woodward
Charles Johnson
Mexico
Lake Darling
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Y.F
W.S.W.S
Iconium Methodist Church
Wayne Thompson
MYF
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Shemp
Frank Woodward
Baptist Youth Attend Back-to-School Banquet
Pastor and Mrs Lobb with youth sponsors Milo Walker and spouse led nine Unioville Baptist teens from Unionville Iowa to a Back-to-School banquet at Woody's Steak House Fairfield hosted by Farmington Baptist youth. Rev Dorsey of Mt Pleasant spoke. attendees enjoyed a good meal and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobb
Milo Walker
Unioville Baptist Church
Unionville
Iowa
Farmington Baptist Church
Woody
Fairfield
Dorsey
Mt. Pleasant
Ail
Mrs Elizabeth Van Dorin Is Honored On 91st Birthday
Mr and Mrs Roy Matherly hosted a dinner Friday evening for Mrs Elizabeth Van Dorin to celebrate her 91st birthday.Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Butler Mike of Fairfield Mr and Mrs Gomer Stocker and Miss Qsa Brown. Ice cream and birthday cake ended the pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Matherly
Elizabeth van Dorin
Richard Butler
Mike
Fairfield
Gomer Stocker
Qsa_ Brown
Bobby Hiatt
Arthur van Dorin
Bobby
Butler
Lobb Resigns as Mt Ararat Pastor
Rev. Paul D. Lobb resigns as pastor of Mt Ararat Baptist Church effective August 29, 1565 to devote service to Unionville Baptist Church and the surrounding area. He has led both congregations for two years.
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Lobb
MT. Ararat
Paul D. Lobb
Unionville Baptist Church
Moravia Lodge Meets Monday Evening
Rexuier wicetine at Moravia An Hunhty Lodge 252 AF&AM to hold a Monday evening meeting. W M Wiles.
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Rexuier Wicetine
Moravia
Former Resident Arlene Dodd McGuire Dies After Surgery
Arlene Dodd McGuire born September 24 1916 in Seward Nebraska died August 26 1965 in Stratford New Jersey after surgery at age 48. Survived by mother Edith Dodd Centerville sister Marjorie Kennedy Los Angeles husband James F McGuire and two daughters Patty Cowan Fayetteville NC Kathleen Sonnipoli Stratford NY three grandchildren. Services held August 30 in Haddon Heights burial there. Former Mystic Moravia residents Mr and Mrs McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Dodd
McGuire
Seward
Nebr
Stratford
New Jersey
John L
Edith Dodd
James F. McGuire
Patty Cowan
Fayetteville
North Carolina
Kathleen Sonnipoli
Christy 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs D A Christy celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 22 at the Doyle Christy home near Mt Pleasant. A three tiered cake with red roses and white bells surrounded a lace table. Nuts mints punch and toffee were served. Guests included Glen Foster Mystic Frank and Ruth Bennett Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Ross Bennett Packwood Mr and Mrs Dan Benjamin Centerville Mr and Mrs Bob Bennett Darryl and David Bloomfield Dick Large and Betty Suce Ottumwa and many Christy relatives.
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D. A. Christy
Doyle Christy
Mt. Pleasant
R. Bennett
Wayne Christy
Fred Christy
Glen Foster
Mystic
Frank
Ruth Bennett
Cincinnati
Ross Bennett
Packwood
Dan Benjamin
Centerville
Bob Bennett
Darryl
David
Bloomfield
Dick Large
Betty Suce
Ottumwa
Barbara
Patty
Paul
Elaine
Joyce
Carol
Pauline
Nancy
Bobby
Derrell
Taylor Aid Seeks Members for Friday Meeting With Secret Pal Reveal
Taylor Aid will meet Friday September 3 with Deloing Ballinger. Members are to bring a gift to reveal their secret pal. Election of officers is on the agenda. Gladys Harsh, secretary.
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Taylor Aid Yaylor Aid
Deloing Ballinger
Gladys Harsh
Hiatt Reunion Set for September at Center Ville Park
The sixth annual Hiatt reunion will be held September 5 at Center Ville Park. A cooperative dinner starts at noon. A shelter will be available in case of rain. Hosted by Mrs. Kennet Daniels.
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Center Ville Park
Festival Dinner At E B Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of E B Church will host a fall festival dinner Friday featuring fried chicken meatloaf mashed potatoes gravy green beans cabbage salad and deviled eggs. Apple crisp with coffee will be served at price details unavailable.
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the Ladies Aid of
E. B. Church
Moravia School Board and Welding Training Notice
Centerville Iowa area announces welding class for unemployed and underemployed through Moravia Community School System under Area Redevelopment. The 16 week program led by Gene Sebben offers weekly allowances. Moravia school election set for Sept 13 with polls 12 noon to 7 pm. Three directors to be elected. nominations open with Lloyd Rose by Sept 3. County Board of Education also up for two seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy L. Evans
Iowa State Employment Service
North Side of Square
Centerville
Moravia
Gene Sebben
Carl VanZante
Gaylord Main
Alva Cridlebaugh
Forrest Foster
Hugh Guernsey
R. E. Newcomer
Moulton
Frederick Koehler
Udell
County Board of Education
Local Grant Helps Start Community Action Program
Moravia schools Superintendent A. KR Fenton announced a $29 226 federal grant approved by Congressman Bert Bandstra for Appanoose and Monroe counties joint development effort. The funds come via the Office of Economic Opportunity to create employment on community projects for low income residents under the War on Poverty program directed by Sergeant Shriver.
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Moravia
A. KR. Fenton
Bert Bandstra
Congress
Appanoose
Monroe
Appanoose- Monroe
Town Development Corp
Bandstra
Office of Economic Opportunity
Sergeant Shriver
Harry Phillips Silver Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harry Phillips of Wesley Chapel will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with a reception at Grace Methodist church Moravia on Sunday Sept 3 from 2 00 to 4 00 p m The couple were married Sept 4 1940 by Rev LaGrone at Center ville First Methodist church They are parents to Janet Patrick Davitt Glen Rosemary and David at home Relatives and friends are invited
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Harry Phillips
Wesley Chapel
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Edrie Callen
LaGrone
First Methodist Church
Centerville
Patrick
Janet) Davitt
Harlan
Iowa
Glen
Rosemary
David
Local Guests Share Weekend Visits Across Des Moines Ames
Miss Mary Mosley and Bill Brownfield of Columbus Ohio and Miss Nanny Mosley of Ames visited their parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Mosley last weekend. Mrs Florence Carson was a dinner guest, and Des Moines guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Beck and their children. Ray McCloud remains ill in Davis County hospital Bloomfield after Tuesday call by Mr and Mrs Forrest Main and Mrs E G Hawk. Mr and Mrs J C Lockman visited Marve Lockman on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mosley
Bill’ Brownfield
Columbus
Ohio
Nanny Mosley
Ames
Oliver Sigler
Des Moines
Andrew Mosley
Florence Carson
Gail Burton
Walter Beck
Marshall Ferry
Forrest Main
E. G. Hawk
Ray McCloud
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
J. C. Lockman
Marve Lockmans
Unionville W.S.C.5 Smorgasboard Dinner Notice
Unionville W S C 5 to serve smorgasboard dinner at Wulften area on September 4. Society of Christian Service and Unionville Methodist group host the event with serving stations and fellowship. Proceeds support local missions and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville W.S.C
Wulften
Society of Christian Service
Uniupyille
Wurdas
Garden Club Meets With Mrs Harley Tisue
The Moravia Garden club met Wednesday at the rural home of Mrs. Harley Tisue with Mrs. Mildred Tarbell assisting hostess. Seventeen members and one guest, Mrs. Roy Argo, attended. President Mrs. Art Fox led the collect and roll call. Business covered fall festival plans, with Mrs. Gary Charity chairing. Program announced as Iowa's Native Trees led by Mrs. Lee Hiatt with Mrs. Hiatt and Mrs. Sibyl Whitehead taking part. Mrs. Max McDonough shared an evergreen planting article while the hostess displayed garden flowers.
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Moravia
Unionville Fox Hound Show This Weekend
Unionville Fox Hound Show features the annual Unionville Wolf and Fox Hunter's Association events. The bench show for hounds starts at 8 p.m. Friday Sept 3 with Porter Brooks of Trenton Mo as judge. Field trials run over Sept 4 5 6 at the grounds on Union’s north edge. W C Easter near Centerville is president and John Harrington of Unionville is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Wolf and Fox Hunter’s Association
Porter Brooks
Trenton
North Edge
W. C. Easter
Near Centerville
John Harrington
Rev Johnson to Speak at Moravia Methodist Church
Rev Charles Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson of Moravia, a Mexico missionary with Soul Clinic International, will speak and show slides at Grace Methodist Church Moravia Sunday evening Sept 5 at 730. He is married with five children and has spent thirteen years in Mexico, doing hut to hut evangelism in Minatitlan Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Moravia
Mexico
Grace Methodist
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Ballanger at Centerville
A baby girl named Tefissa Lynn was born August 47 at St Joseph’s hospital in Centerville. She weighed pounds and ounces. Parents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Ballanger. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Offs Ballanger of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Glen Overturl.
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Clarence Ballanger
Gir
St. Joseph
Centerville
Tefissa Lynn
Aid
Offs Ballanger
Glen Overturl
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Ernest Wests
Robinsons
Church
Bisle College
Maribeth Johnson
Charles T. Parish
New York Life Insurance Co
Maribeth
Life Insurance Company
Pooth
Varied Industries
Whimer
Unionville Girls
Idairy Cattle Congress
Albia City Hall
Centerville City Hall
W. M
Hiatt
Mrs. Kennet Daniels
U.B
Por
Welding Creek
NFO
Memorial Hall
Board of
Memorial Union
Iowa State University
Ion
St. Louis
Missouri
Arnold Paulsin
Gratuite
Falls
Minnesota
Garden Club
Harley Tisue
Unionville Fox Hound
Johnson
Flight
Stork
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