Kenneth Free Named to REA Board at Local Meeting
Kenneth Free, local farmer, was named to the board of directors of the REA at the organization’s election and annual meeting held here Friday. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of E. V. McGinnis of Albia. Re‑elected officers include Carl VanZante vice president Earl Boyer secretary Ralph Spencer treasurer and Lloyd Brown director. Other officers named were Howard Vincent Russell president John Knowles Melrose director R. E. Noble Corydon director and Cecil E. Hawkins Russell director. The local organization covers several counties. E. E. Agans of Albia is manager with head office at Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Free
REA
E. V. McGinnis
Albia
Carl VanZante
Earl Boyer
Ralph Spencer
Lloyd Brown
Howard Vincent
Russell
John Knowles
Melrose
Rev Thompson 83 Undergoes Major Surgery in Fairfield
Reverend David W. Thompson retired E. A. B. minister and former local pastor left Ottumwa hospital Monday after a major operation. He is in his 88th year and is at home with his sister in law at 401 No Court Street Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Thompson
Ottumwa Hospital
Thompson
No. Court St
Fairfield
Drake counselor to assist on campus at Drake University
Donald Paxston of Moravia will return to the campus September 18 to act as an assistant resident counselor in More House Hall. A senior in the college of liberal arts, he is assigned to the dormitory as orientation and registration begin September 19 with classes resuming September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Paxston
Moravia
Drake University
College of Liberal Arts
Morehouse Hall
Drake
Flight of the Stork Birth Announcements in Champaign and Hamburg
Mr and Mrs Bernard Neff of Champaign Illinois welcome a daughter born September 9 weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces with Flora Jones as great grandmother and Bayard Neff and spouse of Rockford Illinois as grandparents this is the first grandchild. Mr and Mrs J L Dougan of Hamburg announce a daughter born Tuesday September 1 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces named Naomi Kay Mrs Dougan formerly Miss Mary Roberts a local schools instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Neff
Champaign
Ill
Flora Jones
Bayard Neff
Rockford
J. L. Dougan
Hamburg
Naomi Kay
Hiatt Observes 85th Birthday With Family
U S Hiatt marked his 85th birthday Thursday with all children home except Ruth Wetson of Longview Washington. Attendees included Mabry Taylor and Mr Taylor of Leroy Minnesota relatives Clell Davis and Mrs Davis of Springdale Minnesota Harold Hudgens and Gary, five sons Otha Gus Ernest Paul and Kenneth and their families Clair McDanel and family. Hiatt has lived in Hiattaville and Moravia after his wife’s death two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Hiatt
Ruth Wetson
Longview
Wash
Thoes
Mabry Taylor
Taylor
Leroy
Clell Davis
Davis
Spring Alley
Minn
Harold Hudgens
Hudgens
Gary
Otha
Gus
Ernest
Paul
Kenneth
Clair McDanel
Hiatt
Hiattaville
Moravia
Rebekahs Plan Food and Bake Sale for Sept 18
At the Rebekah lodge Monday meeting the September committee outlined a bake sale for September 18 at the Spencer store. Each member should bring food by 10 30. Christmas cards were distributed. Mrs Roscoe Pennington was named to prepare an article on the lodge founding for the September 27 meeting. Doughnuts and coffee were served by Mrs Harold Hoffman and Mrs Carrie Tisue assisted by Mrs Melissa Felton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Spencer
Roscoe Pennington
Rebekah
Harold Hoffman
Carrie Tisue
Melissa Felton
Main Cousins Meet at Ben Jones Home
A Monday gathering at the farm home of Ben and Louisa Jones northwest of town honored Maude and Orville Smith of Naples South Carolina. A cooperative noon dinner was shared with guests including O E Main, R E Gackle of Oskaloosa, George Hiner and Glen, Rosa Beatty, Harvey Main, C C Waughap of Centerville, Lewis Rouse of Albia Route 2, Jessie Potts Albia, Jay Argo Mystic, Jess Gladfelder, Mont Main, Harry Woodward, Ray McCloud, Forrest Main Moravia, Verna McAninch and Lissie Kelsey Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Ben and
Louisa Jones
Maude
Orville Smith
Naples
S. C
O. E. Main
R. E. Gackle
Oskaloosa
George Hiner
Glen
Rosa Beatty
Harvey Main
C. C. Waughap
Centerville
Lewis Rouse
Albia
Jessie Potts
Jay Argo
Mystic
Jess Gladfelder
Amont Main
Harry Woodward
Ray McCloud
Forrest Main
Moravia
Verna McAninch
Lissie Kelsey
Iconium
Mission Band Meets at E U B Church
The regular monthly meeting of the Mission Band was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the E U B church. Mrs Harold Mason and Mrs Fred Hammond directed the devotional and lesson. Kay Lee Vincent led singing and Nathan King served as acting secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Band
E.U.B
Harold Mason
Fred Hammond
Kay Lee Vincent
Nathan King
Chrisman Reunion Held at Moravia Park
The annual Chrisman family reunion was held Sunday at Moravia park with a noon basket dinner. Officers elected at the afternoon meeting were Fay Underwood president Mrs Hugh Crawley vice president Mrs Don McDivitt secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisman
Moravia Park
Fay Underwood
Hugh Crawley
Don McDivitt
Harrison Moore
Dee
Danny
Mt. Pleasant
Clara Crawley
Fred Hammond
Moravia
Louis Caligueri
Louis
Frances
Margaret
Theresa
Don McDavitt
Des Moines
Bert Chrisman
Max Chrisman
Ottumwa
Robert McMullen
Richard
Neil
Nancy
Cheryl
Connie
Batavia
P. E. More
Agnes
Doyle Crawley
Unionville
Faculty Guests At E U B Church Night School
The regular monthly observance at the E U B church dining room hosted faculty members and their families. A cooperative supper preceded the program with Miss Mabel Coulson presiding and Supt. A R Fenton introducing the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Coulson
Almont Main
Supt
A. R. Fenton
Irene Tadlock
Lynn King
Carl VanZante
Zell Callen
Art Gallery
Theo Miller
Vincent
Kay Lee
Joy Ann
Eugene
Nancy Ward
Ernest Weat
David
Progressive club to host hamburger fry in the park
Members of the Progressive club will be entertained at a hamburger fry in the park Thursday evening. Hostesses will be Mrs. Paul Brosahar, Mrs. Loyd Carter and Mrs. Garnet McDonough, the book committee for this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Paul Broshar
Loyd Carter
Garnet McDonough
Bake Sale by Rebekah Lodge at Spencer's Grocery
The Rebekah lodge sponsors a food and bake sale on Saturday September 18 starting at 11 00 at Spencer's Grocery. All members urged to bring donations by the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Spencer's
Caurcoe Church Announces Week Services and Meetings
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev. Lynn J. King lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 10:55 a.m. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. Midweek Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 8 p.m. Women's Society to meet Friday at 8 p.m. Girls Missionary Guild to meet Irene Tadlock home Monday Sept 20 at 7:30 p.m. Brotherhood Rally set for next Wednesday in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
W.s.ws
Girls’ Missionary Guild
Irene Tadlock
Des Moines
Grace Methodist Church Services and Events Notice
Grace Methodist Church invites attendance at 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship and 6:30 Evangelistic service. Study in Daniel planned Nebuchadnezzar dream meaning. Sept 20 7:30 final visitation training. Sept 22 7:30 prayer meeting to seek truths from God’s Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Kart Tuttle
Nebuchadnezzar
First Christian Church Weekly Schedule Notice
Rev W F T Evans is minister with Mra Birdlein as superintendent. Sunday School at 11 am, morning service, and sermon. Meetings include Sunday School officer and teacher observances on Sept 26 and Oct 7. Rev Andrew Maddison is pastor and Sunday School superintendent with 10 am and 11 am services, 7 30 pm worship, 8 pm NYPS, 8 pm evangelistic service. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 pm. Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society meets Wednesday the 22nd at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Mra. Birdlein
Andrew Maddison
N.y.ps
Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society
Miller Baptist Church Homecoming Day Service
Rev. Fay Gamer will lead as pastor for Miller Baptist Church Homecoming Day. Activities include Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Basket dinner at 12:30 p.m. Program and worship at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Baptist Church
Fay Gamer
Rainbows Public Installation Set by Moravia Assembly
The Moravia Assembly of Rainbow for Girls will hold a public installation of full officers on Sunday Afternoon September 19 at 2:00. Invited to attend are Judy Boyer Worthy Advisor Jo ann Moore Worthy Associate Advisor Charlotte McAninch Charity Marianne Scott Hope Mary Schrodt Faith Dana Wright Drill Leader Maxine Firkins Musician Martha Potts Recorder Sandra Carter Chaplain Lavonne Qard Treasurer Appointive officers to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rainbow
Judy Boyer
Joann Moore
Charlotte McAninch
Charity
Marianne Scott
Hope
Mary Schrodt
Dana Wright
Maxine Firkins
Martha Potts
Sandra Carter
LaVonne ‘Qard
Dr Audley L Smith Dies in Florida at 56
Dr Audley L Smith of West Palm Beach Florida died Friday after a long illness He was 56 and a 1916 Moravia High School graduate The son of A G and Pearl Smith publishers of the Moravia Union he earned degrees from George Washington University Johns Hopkins University and taught English literature at GWU for 22 years Surviving are his wife a daughter a brother a sister and two grandchildren Funeral services were held in West Palm Beach burial in Syracuse New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audley L. Smith
West Palm Beach
Florida
A. G
Pearl Smith
The
Moravia Union
Moravia High School
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Smith
Johns Hopkins University
Lorna W. Smith
C. Albert Stahl
Detroit
Mich
Carroll N. Smith
Orlando
Ardig A. Smith
Syracuse
New York
Fourth annual Main family reunion at Centerville home
Descendants of N. J. and Mary A. Main gathered at Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Waughop's Centerville home on Sunday September 12 for the fourth annual family reunion. Attendees included Mrs. O. C. Smith Naples S D and numerous Main relatives from Oskaloosa Moravia Centerville Sioux City Marshalltown Bloomfield and other Iowa towns. The day featured visits and viewing of color films of past gatherings made by Mr. and Mrs. U. E. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Mary A. Main
C. C. Waughop
Centerville
O. C. Smith
Naples
S. D
O. E. Main
R. A. Gackle
Mary Lou
Oskaloosa
C. D. Mason
Judy
Results in Unionville Fox Hunt Events
Fox hunt field trials in Unionville yielded multiple class results. All age winners included Blondie of F D Burkhalter Ottumwa and Lady of Wendelli Bridgeman Drakesville. Derby top dog Gorgeous George owned by John Harrington Unionville. Speed and Drive trophy awarded to White Man owned by Rex Exline Udell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Blondie
F. D. Burkhalter
Ottumwa
Lady
Wendelli Bridgeman
Drakesville
Sampson
Dayne Taylor
Moravia
Prince Faultless
Camille Price
Albia
Gorgeous George
John Harrington
Unionvile
Sue
Gerald Irejan
McCrory Taylor Wedding in Iowa City
Miss Carol Jean Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Taylor of Albia wed Jim McCrory son of Mrs Floyd Crandell of Blakesburg in Iowa City on September 8 The couple plans to make their home in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jean Taylor
Willie Taylor
Albia
Jim McCrory
Floyd Crandell
Blakesburg
Iowa City
Iowa
Ice Cream Social by Franklin 4-H Helpers at Iconian Church
Franklin 4 H club Helpers will sell homemade ice cream at Iconian Methodist Church Thursday evening September 23 at 7 40. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers
Hapby Helpers
Iconian Methodist Church
Walters Lease Hatchery From Marvin Gardner
Announcement in this week’s Union states Maurice Walters and his wife have leased the Gardner Hatchery interests from Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner for one year. The Gardners and Walters have been business partners for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Maurice Walter
Marvin Gardner
Gardners and Walters
Alumni Picnic Draws Graduates From Moravia Area
The fourth annual alumni picnic at Moravia Park Sunday drew twenty three classes. Oldest attendee was George Firkins from 1907. 1927 and 1930 tied for largest representation. Harold Mason was elected president with Merle Smith as vice president. a basket dinner followed by a short meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
George Firkins
Harold Mason
Merle Smith
Clarence Whitehead
Virgil Dooley
Theo Miller
Garnet McDonough
Larry Brooks
Doyle Hampton
C. H. Wallis
San Antonio
Texas
J. N. Cunningham
Mishawaka
Ind
Jack Howey
Michigan City
W B. Firkins
Kansas City
Roscoe Day
Ottumwa
Sim Howell
Mystic
Wilma Jones Davis
Blakesburg
Kenneth Daniels
Centerville
Claude Hawk
Waynaclark
Lloyd Phillis
Helen Homerin
Dorothy Vance
Marie
Happy Helpers 4-H Club Meets Tuesday Night
The Happy Helpers 4-H club held its regular meeting at Martha McCord’s home on Tuesday September 14 starting at 8 p.m. President Charlotte McAninch led the session with a roll call on what members learned in 4-H. The group approved an ice cream social with the Franklin Farmers club, voted a $5 donation to the March of Dimes, and pledged flags for 4-H and the American flag. Janet Nash and Connie McAninch demonstrated tool essentials for a sewing box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Martha McCord
Charlotte McAninch
JoAnn Moore
Martha Potts
Rosalee Sneeden
Connie McAninch
Janet Nash
Janice Mosley
Franklin Farmers Club
James Nash
Edward McCord
Orville McCord
Kay Overturf
Mary Lou
Eastern Star Plans Bake and Food Sale for Coffee Maker
The Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic hall to plan a bake and food sale for Saturday Sept 25 at George and Nadine's store. Proceeds fund a coffee maker for the chapter as members are urged to participate. refreshments were served by Mrs Chet Broshar and Mr and Mrs Ray Chority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
George and Nadine
Chet Broshar
Ray Chority
Rex Hagerman Shares New Address From Service
Pvt. Rex W. Hagerman US 55389593 reports his new address with Battery B 216 FA, Bo. Ft. at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, as he continues in service. His message confirms his posting details and location for correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Hagerman
Pvt
Rex W. Hagerman
Ft, Sill
Oklahoma
Festival Crowds Shine Despite Weather Changes
Ideal weather drew large crowds for the 1954 fall festival. Early rain gave way to warmth. horticultural entries dropped but home arts stayed strong. Children's parade swelled with entries. Friday parade typical. R.E.A. and Farm Bureau provided Thursday and Friday programs. Saturday featured festival acts. Parade winners included Church-MYF and Schools. numerous divisions listed with first to third places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.E.A
Farm Bureau
Fall Festival Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. S. Hiatt
Rebekahs
Ben Jones
E. U. B. Church
Progressive
Bake Sale
Eddie Callen
JoElyn Veach
Eddie
Big Callen
JoEllyn
Richard Veach
Miler School
Californea
Bunt
Nellie Helle
Scott School
Methodiat
N. 4
McCrory-Taylor
IGE Cream
Walters
Marvin
Happy Helpers 4-H
MYF
Scott
Miller
Showers
Maple Grove
Taylorettes
Dallas Easter
Allan Price
Sheryl Hughes
Ricky Bentzinger
Mary Jo Sheldon
James Murdy
Sharon
Pat Judge
Gayla Sue
Joyann Vincent
Minnie Ann Condra
Jo DuVall
Terry Martin
Terry Tuttle
Nancy Lindley
Dana Easter
Joellyn Veach
Marie VanDorin
G. E. Luse
Mike Martin
BFE
Cowgirla
Donna Perkins
Ricky Johnson
Joyce
Grace Luse
Edwin Coffman
Clel Coffin
Max McDonough
Della Point
Win Kaster
Walter Harper
Max Hiner
Mearl Walter
Donald West
Russell Alden
Hazel Cox
Alan Frice
White Onions
Maude Coffin
Ase
Frank Heckman
Merle Walter
Luarry Brooks
E. C. Castern
Carolyn van Dorin
E. C. Caster
Mamie Tisue
Phyllis Stewart
Blanch
Edith Phillips
Walter Phillips
Kermit Gladfelder
Jerry Brown
Mable Smith
Calendwa Virga Boyer
iCarolyn VanDorin
Jeneseee Tisue
Coxcombe Mae Benge
Janlet Heey
Dahlia (Small
Bertha Coulson
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