Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Basil Tadlock
A bridal shower for Mrs Basil Tadlock, bride on September 12, was held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Carl Tisue's home west of town with Mrs Harley Tisue assisting. Guests included Mrs U Q Myuin Mrs Claude Hawk Mrs Cass Hawiton Mrs Lloyd Brown Mrs E G Hawk Mrs James Nash and children Mrs Roy Argo and children Mrs Wanen Rouse and the honoree and hostesses. Gifts were opened after games won by Mrs Harley Tisue. Catering featured ice cream cupcakes and iced tea. Others sending gifts were Mrs Grant Tadlock and Irene Mrs Frank Swain and Dorothy Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Tadlock
Carl. Tisue
Harley Tisue
Pria
Roy Argo
U. C. Mein
U. Q. Myuin
Claude Hawk
Cass Hawiton
Lloyd Brown
E. G. Hawk
James Nash
Dren
Wanen Rouse
Grant Tuedlock
Irene
Frank Swain
Dorothy Brown
John Cleavers Buy Paul Bonahoo Farm Pact
Chester Brusbur, local real estate broker, reports the sale of the Paul Ro Donahue ten acre farm to Mr aid Mee, doon Cleaver of Tewtu Iowa, who will take possession with the farm March 1 1548.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Brusbur
Hvkel
Paul Ro Donahue
Aid Mee
Doon Cleaver
Tewtu
Iowa
Plan To Organize Moravia Community Chorus Meeting
A meeting is set for Wednesday night September 22 at 7 30 at the Community Hall for all interested in forming a Moravia Community Chorus. Any one who loves to sing should attend. Mrs Ritchison, the high school music director, will direct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ritchison
Jack Breshar goes to Ames for NROTC training
Jack Breshar leaves Monday for Ames to study at Iowa State College under the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps program. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Chester Breshar and a Moravia high school graduate of 1948. NROTC pays tuition and fees, uniforms are supplied, and students receive 50 dollars monthly for living costs. Summer cruises provide practical training at naval stations and ships. Graduates become Ensigns or Marine Corps second lieutenants and serve two years on active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Breshar
Ames
Iowa State College
Jack
Chester Breshar
Moravia High School
NROTC
Navy
Naval Air Stations
Marine Corps
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Lyle Jones at Home
Miss Ann Callen and Lois Scott hosted a bridal shower Monday evening at the Callen home in honor of Mrs Lyle Jones. Attendees included Maxine Matherly Vera Jean Matherly Mary Cox Margaret Johnson Maxine Scott Helen Felton Mrs Larry Brooks Mrs Carl Tisue Mrs Virgil Johnson Mrs Ted Campbell Mrs Mina Williams Mrs Fred Callen and the honoree. Guests sending gifts unable to attend were Mabel Coulson Joan Dille Imogene Hiatt Mrs Carl LaHue Mrs Basil Tadlock Mrs Hilda Walter and Miss Charlotte Scott. The bride received many gifts with games played and music by Mina Williams. Prizes went to Marreater Johnson and Vera Jean Matherly. Refreshments of ice cream cake and iced tea concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Callen
Lois Scott
Lyle Jones
Callen
Maxine Matherly
Vera Jean Matherly
Mary Cox
Margaret Johnson
Maxine Scott
Helen Felton
Larry Brooks
Carl Tisue
Virgil Johnson
Ted Campbell
Mina Williams
Fred Callen
Mabel Coulson
Joan, Dille
Imogene Hiatt
Carl LaHue
Basil Tadlock
Hilda Walter
Charlotte "Scott
Mareater Johnson
Hudgens Taken To Iowa City Hospital After Rupture
Sam Hudgens was taken to the University hospital in Iowa City Tuesday morning for treatment for a rupture. He will probably undergo surgery while there. He was taken by Carl Black in the Turner ambulance. Mrs Hudgens accompanied them and returned home that event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hudgens
University Hospital
Iowa City
Carl Black
Turner
Clifford Boyer to Teach in Illinois College
Mr and Mrs Clifford Boyer travel to Joliet this week where Mr Boyer has accepted a position to teach in a boys college They plan to spend the weekend in Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Boyer
Joliet
Thi
Boyer
Gallege
Moravia
Notice of meeting of the Society of... Will meet Sept 2 at 2:00
A notice states the Society of initiating will hold a meeting September 2 at 2:00 PM at the Methodist Church. Gladsle Penningwood, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Iuialing
Methodist Ghurch
Gladsle Peaningwoa
Murdy Family Observe 55th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W V Murdy celebrated their 55th anniversary with a Sunday gathering at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer. The event drew children and grandchildren from several towns for a cooperative noon dinner and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Theo Murdy
Raymond
Moulton
Brian Karr
Martha Kate
Otley
Vern Newcomb
Paul
Clara
Kansas City
Lester Murdy
Odell
Marion Keeton
Lora
Elaine
Wendell
Lovilla
Wendell Murdy
Johnnie
David
J. D
Clint Murdy
Centerville
W. L. Blosser
R. L. Stites
Frank Rogers
Mrs. Stites
Palmer
AG Students See Conservation Work
Local vocational agriculture students observe soil conservation efforts during a field day near Osceola on the Ben Cole farm. Eighteen students traveled by panel school bus and Mr. Eison's car, with Cody Luse driving the bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscesla
Ben Cole
Eison
Cody Luse
Reception for Moravia Teachers at EUB Church
A Moravia Public Schools teachers reception drew over 100 attendees at the EUB church on Friday evening September 10. Harold Mason opened, performances by the EUB girls quartet and local readings followed, including a mock wedding by the KTC Sunday school class. Mrs Blackman and Mrs Rabuck sang, Mr Hickman spoke, and a social with ice cream and cake closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
E.U.B
Harold Mason
E.U.B. Girls
Phyllis Rabuck
Alberta Rick
Delma Veach
Patty Halden
Mary Rose Main
Joan Callen
Margaret
Mary Ellen Condra
John Yan
Zante
K.T.C
Bruce Rabuck
Joan Dille
Blackman
Rabuck
Hickman
Birthday dinner at Coulson home honors Mrs Burton
Mr and Mrs C C Coulson and Linda and Merrill hosted a six o clock dinner Sunday for the birthday of Mrs Harold Burton whose birthday is September 17. Guests included their mother Mrs T B Cameron Mr and Mrs Harold Burton and Diane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Coulson
Linda
Merrill
Harold Burton
T. B. Cameron
Dianne
Pakes Feeder Cattle Delivered to Buckeye Arizona
John Wilson left Monday with two carloads of feeder cattle destined for Buckeye Arizona where his uncles Spencer and Clyde Wilson operate. He plans a visit with them before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakes
Buckeye
Arizona
John Wilson
Spencer and
Clyde Wilson
Aviz
Rent Ruttle Apartment Sealed By Hubb Family full move planned
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hubb have rented the Karl Yuttle home apartment and expect to move in about October first after a western trip. Mr. Robb, partner in the Bivin Robb buplement Cy, has been driving from Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Hubb
Karl Yuttle
West
Robb
Bivin & Robb Buplement Cy
Unionville
Cooper moves to apartment as Moravia plant worker changes home
Uene Cooper now rents an apartment at Mrs Cory Main’s home while his mother relocates from Des Moines. He previously resided in rooms at Mrs Garnet McDunough’s house and is employed at the Moravia Locker Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uene Cooper
Moravia
Cory Main
Des Moines
Mr. Cooper
Roomis
Kent Cameron Home Plans Move to Moravia Area
Jenn Fieming Moravia High School English and Speech teacher announces the Cameren family plans to move to town around October first. Mrs Took Camven Howe and their son and daughter will join, adjusting local school and community presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenn Fieming
Moravia High School
Took. Camven Howe
Souxll
Lambs Average 83 Cents Per Pound At Iowa State Fair
Eight Vocational Agriculture students showed 18 lambs at the Iowa State Fair earning premiums of 124.00 and 22 ribbons. Individual premiums went to Clell McDanel Geral Mikels Rex Foster Larry Tadlock Ronald McDanel Keith Wood Robert Wilson Richard McDanel. The 18 lambs sold for 860.85, averaging 234 cents per pound with total weight 73 pounds. The top sale price reached 26 cents a pound in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clell McDanel
Geral Mikels
Rex Foster
Larry Tadlock
Ronald McDanel
Keith Wood
Robert Wilson
Richard McDenel
Chicago
Mr. Elson
Moravia Methodist Church Sunday Schedule With Special Youth Event
Cavktae Grace Methodist Church Moravia lists Sunday activities with Iggy Waunelta McConnell as minister. Sunday school at 10:00 a m worship at 9 00 p m subject Wee You There special M Y F youth service at 6:00 guest speakers two American born Japanese students from Japan 7 30 worship with a Japanese girl in costume Wesley preaching at 9 46 followed by Sunday school Iconium Methodist Church L Wayne Dunlap Pastor Gilbert Callen Superintendent Sunday School 4 16 00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iggy Waunelta McConnell
Youth Fellowship Group
Richard Smith
Japan
M.Y.F
UN. Wesley
Iconium Methodist Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church Announces Conference Schedule
Rev Earl E Rabuck and Harold Mason announce Sunday School at 10 A M with no worship due to Annual Conference in Des Moines at 6 30 P M Youth Fellowship. Prayer meeting moves to 7 00 P M on Sept 28 and 7 00 P M Tuesday Oct 5 speaker Rev Paul Riggs Nebraska Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Harold Mason
Des Moines
Paul Riggs
Mera
Nebr
Nebraska
Moravia and Iconium Church Schedule Details
Church listings show Moravia with James Brown minister. Morning worship at 9:45, Lord's Supper at 10:45, Sunday School at 11:00 led by Eugene McCrory. evening service at 7:30 with Clarence Schaffner delivering the message. Friday Bible study and prayer at 7:30. Iconium lists James Brown minister with Bible school at 10:00 and Lord's Supper and preaching at 11:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Church OF Christ Iconium
James Brown
Bitle School
Church Services Schedule at Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:60 a.m. led by M. A. Johnson, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. RN Y.P. meets at 7:30 p.m. Worship service at 8:00 p.m. Bible study and prayer Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Pastor F. A. Haba leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Haba
M. A. Johnson
Hilton Church S P Trestle Sunday Schedule
Hilton Church announces Sunday School at 10 00 a m and church service at 11 00 am with a friendly welcome. Plans are underway for a full rally and Every Member Present Sunday to foster fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Church
S. P. Trestle
Johnsons Fly From Arizona To Visit Parents
Mr and Mrs John William Johnson of Phoenix arrived Monday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs John L Johnson. They came on a chartered plane and landed near the farm home in time for breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Jobn William Johnson
Phoenix
Ariz
John L. Johnson
Farma
Lime
St. Centerville Man Encounters Mysterious HAL Operation
Local report details Ralph Robinson involved in a puzzling HAL operation described in Centerville. Residents note unusual activity near St. Eee Five Petal area with unclear purpose and potential tech links. Further investigation urged by town officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HAL
Ralph
Mary Burkland Weds Winfred Heckman in Craig Colorado
Mary Louise Burkland of Udell and Winfred R. Heckman of Maybell wed in a 4:30 p m ceremony at the First Christian church Craig Colorado The single ring ceremony was led by Rev Maurice Swisher with Miss Shirley Stephens singing I Love You Truly and Mrs Neil Van Dorin playing the wedding march The couple received 42 guests at a reception in the church annex Attendants included Barbara DeLambert of Craig and Harold Heckman as best man The wedding party and relatives came from Iowa California and Colorado The article also notes festival activities and a Moravia Fall Festival program with rides pet parade bands and performances over multiple days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Jean Hawk
Claude Hawk
Moravia
Basil Tadlock
Grant Tadlock
Evangelical Church
Earl Rabuck
Mary Rose Main
Richard Hawk
Joe Tadlock
Miss Main
Phyllis Rabuck
First Christian Church
Craig
Colo
Mary Louise
Albert Burkland
Udell
Town
Winfred R. Heckman
Frank Heckman
Maybell, Cole
Shirley Stephens
Neil van Dorin
Maurice Swisher
Proem
Barbara. DeLambert
Blue
Harold
F. E. Boyer
Anna Woodward
Iowa
Ella Cridlebaugh
Santa Rosa
Calif
Del Donahoo to broadcast Moravia Fall Festival programs
Del Donahoo a Moravia High School graduate will broadcast his "Man on the Street" program in Mora Friday from 12:00 to 12:15 noon. Turner & Son store sponsors "Highlights of the Fall Festival" 1:45 to 2:00 with interviews of officials and others. A third broadcast is planned from 4:15 to 3:80. Programs air on KBIZ Ottumwa originating outside the industrial tent at the northwest corner of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Moravia
Don Wolf
Paul Spencer
Rex
Jeannie
KBIZ
E.U.B
Hao
Gardner’s Hatchery
Fred Blumenstock
Bill Woodward
Imogene Hiatt
Opal Blumer
del Donahoo
Moravia High School
Turner & Son Store
Del
Ottumwa
Farm Bureau Meeting at Sandifer Home Urbana Township
Urbana Township Farm Bureau met at the C. R. Sandifer home on Tuesday evening September 7 with strong attendance. DaVonna Vance reported on the 4 H girls trip to Ames while Heenatee Robinson discussed exhibits and demonstrations at the State Fair. C. R. Sandifer was elected township president with Mrs. Sylvan Van Dorin as ladies activities president and Mrs. Sweena Sandifer as secretary treasurer. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for Marvin Vance's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
C. R. Sandifer
DaVonna Vance
Ames
Heenatee Robinson
Sylvan van Dorin
Sweena Sandifer
Marvin Vance
Walden T. Smith Named by GOP in Des Moines County
Mediapolis publisher Walden T. Smith was chosen Saturday by the Des Moines County Republican central committee as the party candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives. He fills a vacancy created after Samuel M. Brooks withdrew due to business and unforeseen domestic affairs. Brooks had defeated Smith in the June primary by 40 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden T. Smith
Mediapolis
Republican Central Committee
Des Moines County
Iown
House of Representatives
Smith
Samuel M. Brooks
Brooks
Pink and blue shower for Edra May Robinson
Mrs Reverta Brown hosted a pink and blue shower at the Chas Lawy home for her sister Edra May Robinson. Guests included Lula Hiatt Lela Hiatt Wilma Whicker Gladys Whicker Lola Laws Winnie Du Vall May McCrory Sarah Lundy and John Laws. Others sent gifts but could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverta Brown
Edra May Robinson
Chas. Lawy
Edra
Lula Hiatt
Lela Hiatt
Wilma Whicker
Gladys Whicker
Lola Laws
Winnie DuVall
May McCrory
Sarah Lundy
John Laws
Youth Fellowship to Send Clothing to Piney Woods School
The Youth Fellowship of the Methodist church will forward a box of clothing to the Piney Woods arrival in Mississippi. Members request donations of garments and ask that items be left at the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Woods School
The
Methodist Church
Piney Woods
Mississippi
Auxiliary to Meet at Legion Home September 21
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at 7 on September 21 at the Legion Home. The occasion serves as a deck paying line with a kitchen shower for the new kitchen. Grace Vench, Secretary, urges members to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amervan Legion
Duep
Theis
Ali Mucuibere
Grace Vench
Ruby Johnson to Wed Robert McClellan in Fall
Mr and Mrs Charles E Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby Trenc to Robert L McClellan son of Mr and Mrs Clarence J McClellan of Fairfield Town The couple met in Moravia where Miss Johnson attended high school and worked for Western Union as relief agent in Iowa cities McClellan attended Fairfield schools served five years in the navy during World War II and also works for Western Union The wedding is planned for early fall with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Ruby Trenc
Robert L. McClellan
Clarence J. McClellan
Fairfield
Town
Miss Johnson
Moravia High School
Western Union Telemath Co
Iowa
McClellan
Navy
Western Union
Library room open for Fall Festival seating and registration
The library room will be open to the public throughout the Fall Festival with ample chairs donated by Turners to seat mothers with babies or anyone needing a rest. All residents are invited to drop in and register during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turners
Vacation Return Ties Family Reunion in Colorado
Mrs. O. G. Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boyer returned from a west trip. They joined a family reunion at Hart Whicker’s Lay Colorado home with Ella Cridlebaugh of California. Birthdays observed for Mrs. Whicker and granddaughter Eni hia DeLambert at Russell De Lambert’s Craig Colorado home. They visited Clares Woodward in Loveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Woodward
F. E. Boyer
West
Hart Whicker
Lay, Colo
Ella Cridlebaugh
California
Whicker
Enihia DeLambert
Moravia Rebekahs Hold Regular Meeting
Moravia Rebekah lodge met in regular session on Monday night September 13. Genevieve Morgan Noble Grand presided. Following the regular business refreshments of doughnuts and coffee were served by Mr and Mrs Dave Bishop and Mrs Albert Witherby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Johnsons Move to Blakesburg Public School Change
Mr and Mrs B M Johnson moved from Ottumwa to Blakesburg where Mr Johnset begins work as Milwaukee operator. Their children Marilyn and Melvin attend Blakesburg Public School on Monday. Mrs John teaches music at Murasig school last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Johnson
Ottumwa
Johnset
Milwaukee
Childres
Marilyn
Melvin
Blakesbury
Johnaul
WHS
Murasig
Blakesburg
Mrs Glick Taken to Hospital After Sudden Illness
Mrs H E Glick was rushed to a hospital in Ottumwa Tuesday after becoming ill Sunday night. Mr Glick assisted in taking her to the hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Glick
Ottumwa
Me. Glick
Reverend Hastie III W J Hastie Pastor Moves to Stivlusty
Former Moravia Church of Christ pastor Reverend Hastie III W J Hastie relocates from Swith hospital to Aibia in a noted clerical transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hastie
Moravia
Church of Christ Stvivusty i
Swith Hospital
Aibia
Not readable fragment about a birth in Albia
Fragmentary OCR notes report a birth event at Albia with a daughter named Lindy Aun. details are unclear and names are imperfectly captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mea
Enad Jones
Spits Bosul
Albia
Bitte
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Lois Hawk
Des Moinnes
Yarming
Mrs. Basil Tadlock
John Cleavers
Paul Bonahoo
Ministerial
Notter
Louis
Daisy Sebast
Cmidlied
Naval Reserve
Jack Broshar
Yake
CLIFL
Ord Boyer
Illinois
Murdys
Coulson Home
Ruttle
Kent Cameron Home
F.A. Lambs
Cavktae
Mary Burkland
Winfred Heckman
P. K. Horner
Fall Festival Association
Stephens
Darlene Sauer
Seym Methodist Church
Wayne County
Corydon
Seymour Old
Settlers Regniun
Allerton
Seymour
Farm Bureau
Dueau
Shirley Barnes
Awe
Ae Morrell
EB. Peters
Peters
Colorado
Jake Day
Eaton, Cubo
Furiday
Day
Lee Hiatt
Jake
Sandifer Home
Mrs. Robinson
Ruby Johnson
Robt. McClellan
Charles E. Johnson
Daugh
Misa Ruby Johnson
Rebekahs
BTC
Leila Spencer
Lee
Mrs. Glick
Hastie III
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