Baseball Tourney Starts Saturday in Sectionals
The high school sectional baseball tournament begins this Saturday with opening games at 11:00 a.m. Mystic vs Udell. Moulton faces Lovilia at 1:30 p.m. Other Saturday matches include Moravia and Attica, with Cincinnati and Moravia advancing Monday. Finals are set for Wednesday. Moravia, losing 13-3 to Moulton in a prior game, saw pitcher Lloyd Wolf yield 9 hits and 10 strikeouts. Dabei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Turner
Scribbler
Mystic
Udell
Moulton and Lovilia
Moravia
Attica
Cincignati
Moulton-Lovilia
Mystle-Adell
Moulton
Fowler
Losding
Lloyd Wolf
Lloyd
Wayne Wolf
Abrhe D. Easter
D. Dicks
L. Veak
J. McDanel
W. Wolf
G. Woodward
J. Hopkins
J. Kaser
R. McMulin
Womens Society of World Service Meets at Church
The Women’s Society of World Service met Friday evening at Evangelical United Brethren Church with Mrs. Maude Coltrain leading the lesson Christ Calls to Commitment. Rev Stroud spoke on prayer, personalities, and possessions while Mrs. Coffin and others discussed tithing and the value of giving. A stewardship candle lighting and prayer offerings followed. Plans were made for a Day of Prayer at the local church next Thursday led by Mrs. Ted Campbell, and the fall institute at Moravia Church on October 1 with Mrs. Fred Riggs and a missionary TV appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Christ
Maude Coltrain
Evan Stroud
Mr. Stroud
Charles Coffin
Almont Main
E. G. Hawk
Main
Fred Hammond
Mable Coulson
Coltrain
Evangel
Ted Campbell
Moravia Church
Fred Riggs
Caucus to Nominate Moravia Town Officials
A caucus will be held at the Moravia Community Building at 7:30 p m on Thursday evening Sept 27 to nominate candidates for mayor five councilmen and city treasurer Affected candidates must file petitions with the city clerk at least four weeks before the November election Each petition must have not less than 2 percent of the votes cast for the top vote getter in the last election and at least 10 names An affidavit stating intent to qualify is required Each candidate runs independently and the winner will be elected The exact election date will be set at the caucus meeting Nominations include P K Horner and G B Winsler Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
P. K. Horner
G. B. Winsler
Kenneth Barnehil Killed In Action In Korea
Albert Brain was told Tuesday evening that Kenneth Barnehil, stepson of Fred Brain of Chugwater Wyoming, was killed in action in Korea after having spent only a few days there. He had received no furlough about six weeks earlier. Details of his death were not known. Mr and Mrs Fred Brain planned to visit Moravia for Albert Brain's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brain
Kenneth Barnehil
Korea
Fred Brain
Chugwater
Wyo
Kenneth
Mr. Brain
Moravia
Local Wood Choppers To Be Featured on NBC
The Lets Go Visiting Program with Med Maxwell taped Thursday afternoon at Moravia Park featuring Walter Harper Howard Harper and Burdette Cox in a wood chopping demonstration. Cox won the contest by splitting a 9 inch oak log in 18 seconds. The program will be aired across a 34 state NBC network with exact broadcast time to be announced in the Union.
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Med Maxwell
National Broadcasting Company
Moravia Park
Walter
Howard Harper
Burdette Cox
Services Saturday For Joseph A Clark 83
Services were held Saturday afternoon at Hilton Methodist Church for Joseph A Clark 83 retired farmer. He died Thursday afternoon at Belvue Hospital in Muscatine. Born at Hilton he lived most of his life in Monroe County. Survived by five sons Wayne Merle Keith all of Albia Lloyd of Ainsworth and J How ard of New Sharon and a daughter Mrs George Willock of Albia and Mrs Clay in 1932.
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Hilton Methodist Church
Joseph A., Clark
Belvue
Muscatine
Hilton
Monroe County
Wayne
Merle
Keith
Albia
Lloyd
Ainsworth
J. Howard
New Sharon
George, Wiitlock
Clay
James Cain, 67, Fairfield Resident, Dies After Illness
James Cain, 67, of Fairfield, died Saturday at a Fairfield hospital after a lingering illness. He is survived by two children, J Logan Cain of Albia and Mrs Don Rains of Fairfield. A son, Lieut Bryce Cain, was killed in World War II. Funeral services were held at Louilla Tuesday afternoon with burial at Oak View Cemetery.
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James Cain
Fairfield
J. Logan Cain
Albia
Don Rains
Cain
Bryce Cain
Louilla
Oak View
Mission Band Plans Sunday Evening Program
The Mission band proposes a Summer Christmas project program at the church this Sunday at 8 00 p m. Mrs. Fred Hammond and Mrs. Harold Mason serve as counselors guiding the program with the group members involved.
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Mission Band Plans
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Fred Hammond
Harold Mason
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Levi Robinson
Mr and Mrs Levi Robinson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Moravia home noting a long life together. They married September 19 1901 in Centerville and have traveled across several states before returning to Iowa. They are parents of four sons Ralph George William and Claire with 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Robinson
Moravia
Mr Lockman
Centerville
Justice of the Peace
Frank Lockman
Dad Adams
Wyoming
Diamond
Christian County
Elkader
Mose
Sarah ‘Lockman
Robinsons
M ‘Bagt
Coulson P T A Elects Officers
The first Coulson P T A meeting of the year was held at Coulson school on Sept. 15. Mrs. Sylvia Burns opened the meeting and minutes were read by secretary Mrs. Doris Boblenz. Officers for the term were elected: Helen O Conner as president, Freda Mikels as vice president, Doris Boblenz as secretary treasurer, Marvelee Mikels as reporter. The evening featured a spelling match.
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Coulson School
Sylvia Burns
Doris Boblenz
Helen O'Conner
Freda Mikels
Marveleé Mikels
Jolly Dozen Meet With Clara Irelan
The Jolly Dozen club gathered at Clara Irelan's home Friday afternoon. Rook games awarded prizes to Mrs. Josie Charity and Mrs. Othe Taylor. Refreshments included sandwiches ice cream cake roll candy and coffee and guests Mrs. Charity of Moulton and Mrs. Forrest Hamilton of Holloman New Mexico attended.
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Jolly Dozen
Clara Irelan
Josie Charity
Othe Taylor
Charity
Moulton
Forrest Hamilton
Holloman
New Mexico
Muray Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding in Mora vis
Mr and Mrs W V Muray observed their wedding anniversary at the home in Moravis on Thursday. They were married September 13 1893 and have always lived in Appanoose and Monroe counties until moving to Moravia in 1940.
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Moravis
Appanioose
Monroe Counties
Moravia
U B Church Night Hosts Teachers For Family Supper
The E U B church will host school teachers for a family night cooperative supper Friday at 6 30 followed by entertainment. Pfe and Mrs Jack Tutle left Monday for St Charles La after furlough with Ralph Tutle and family. Pfe Tuttle graduated August 28 from Scott Field Air Base and was transferred to St Charles. Miss Jerry Tuttle, employed in Newton, visited over the weekend.
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Pfe
Jack Tutle
St. Charles
Ralph Tuttle
Pfe. Tuttle
Scott Field Air Base
Jerry Tuttle
Newton
Moravia Garden Club Show Draws 173 Entries
Moravia Garden club held a fall flower show at the Community building with 173 entries judged by Mrs. Roy Flaharty of Garden Grove. Mrs. Ben Williams won 11 firsts, Mrs. Harley Tisue seven firsts. The program featured music, a gardening skit, and a talk by John McCaughey on improving garden plots. Corsages and door prizes were awarded and a reception followed for Moravia teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Roy Flaharty
Garden Grove
Ben Williams
Harley Tisue
Max McDonough
Ralph McDonough
John McCaughey
Centerville
Flaharty
Mitzie
Janice Sawyer
Nellie
Mary DuVall
Howard Smith
John Veach
Flaherty
Olive Lambert
Red Oak
Okla
John Callen
Mary Platt
Frances Smith
Lovila
Freeman West
Abia
Albia Begins Installation of Parking Meters on Square
A crew of workmen started the installation of parking meters on the square at Albia Monday. The job may finish by Saturday but operation this weekend is not assured. Meters will also be placed on many Albia side streets near the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Albla
Moulton Unionville Jamboree and Old Settlers Days Planned
The weekend marks the annual Moulton Jamboree with Thursday through Saturday events including an amateur contest. Monday and Tuesday feature Unionville's Old Settlers days with horseshoe pitching and old fiddlers contests among other entertainment.
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Moulton
Unionville
Old Settlers
W W C S Meeting At Grace Methodist Church
The W. W. C. S. of Grace Methodist Church met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Anna Kaster in charge of devotions. Program director Mrs. Lee Hiatt led the group with members reading parts. A poem titled If was read by Mrs. Norman Ward. Refreshments of pie and coffee were served by committee members, and guest Mrs. Alice Wilson attended.
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Moravia
Grace Methodist Church
George Winslet
Carl Black
Judith Smith
Linda Coulson
Robert Larsen
Albia
Ralph Spencer
Ralph McDonough
Rowena McFatridge
Anna Kaster
Roy Underwood
Bert ‘Turner
Lee Hiatt
KE. C. Custer
Mearl Walter
Garnet McDonough
Howard Smith
John Veach
Norman Ward
Easter
Underwood
Hiatt
Etta Halden
Alice Wilson
Gallen Olson Wedding in Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Callen of Iconium announce the marriage of their daughter Beverly to George E Olson Jr both of Des Moines son of Mr and Mrs George Olson of St Joseph Missouri The ceremony was Sept 14 1951 at Grace Methodist Church Des Moines The bride wore a beige suit with black accessories and carried a white Bible and orchid The bride’s sister Doris Christy attended in a beige suit and orchid corsage The groom was attended by Bill Gerhardt The Olsons live in Des Moines, after both graduates and Army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Callen
Iconium
Beverly
Des Moines
George E. Olson, Jr
Ae George Olson
St. Joseph
Grace Methodist
Adult Homemaking Class Holds First Meeting
The adult homemaking class held its first meeting on Wednesday September 12 with 18 homemakers present. Measurements were taken and patterns altered. the next session is set for Wednesday September 19 at 8 00 o'clock to cut and stay line the dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Broshar
Vergie Boyer
Margaret Callen
Marjorie Coulson
Eva Firkins
Ruth Hammond
Sylvia Hiatt
Mia Dean Horn
Grace Main
Garhet McDonough
Maud Ro
June Rouse
Mildred Sawyer
Leon Scott
Helen Tadlock
Olive Fomini
Mary Ward
Geraldine Wilson
Church Notices from Nazarene and Methodist Churches
The listings include Church of the Nazarene with services 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship 7:00 Evangelistic service 7:30 Wednesday prayer meeting and a motto about worship. Grace Methodist Church with Rev Martin Greer shows 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship. Ottumwa District Educational Seminar set for Sept 20 from 9:00 to 3:30 themed The Church For You Doth Wait with choir practice Friday at 7:30. Wesley Methodist Church lists 9:45 Morning Worship and 10:30 Church School under Rev Greer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Keyes
Harley Woodward
Aim
Grace Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Kari Tuttle
Ottumwa
Wesley Methodist Church
Waman’s ‘Society of Christian Service
Methehureh
Moravia
Ben ‘Taylor
Fairfield
W. W. Steimmetz
Ela McKenzie
Wallace Williams
W. M. Scheuermann
Sunday School Attendance Emphasized by Local Church
In a September message, Conium Methodist urges children to attend Sunday school as regularly as public schools. Adults should set a proper example, noting church services run 9 30 to 11 00 to accommodate noon dinner plans. Sermon topic centers on setting a right example for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tconium Methodist
Dad
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Reverend E. Stroud and Mr Harold Mason lead Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11 with the sermon Following Our Pace Maker, evening praise at 8 on Magnetism of Unseen Love, youth fellowship at 7, and Thursday prayer at 7:30 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. &. Stroud
Harold Mason
Hamiltons end furlough with parents before home to New Mexico
Tech Sergeant Forrest Hamilton and his wife will finish a 20 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton Friday. They will return to Halloman New Mexico where Sgt Hamilton is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
Forrest Hamilton
Homer Hamilton
Halloman
N. M
Sgt. Hamilton
Livestock and Feed Outlook Meeting in Moravia
The Appanoose and Monroe counties extend an education seminar on Sept 28 at the Moravia Community building. Economists from Iowa State College will discuss cattle hog and sheep prices feed supply and pork ceilings while farmers ask questions on the livestock outlook. Open to all farmers with a 7 30 p m start.
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Appanoose County
Monroe County
Iowa State College
Moravia
Frances Kutich
Charles Greenlee
Town State College
Appanoose
Monroe Counties
Vocational Agricultural Department
Moravia High School
Espy Kudart Wedding in Texas Revealed
Mrs. Robert Espy and Mr and Mrs Otto Kudart of Runnells Iowa announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian to Pfc Robert Espy son of Mr and Mrs Russell Espy of Centerville The ceremony was July 14 at Sheppard Air Base Wichita Falls Texas Chap Buck officiated The couple reside in Wichita Falls while Robert attends A and E mechanic school Robert is a Moravia class of 1948 graduate and Lillian a Blakesburg class of 1950 graduate
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Robert Espy
Otto Kudart
Runnells
Iowa
Lillian
Russell Espy
Centerville
Sheppard Air Base
Wichita Falls
Texas
Buck
Robert
Moravia
Blakesburg High
Auxiliary Plans for County Meeting October 1
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Post home with Mrs. Larry Brooks in charge. Plans to attend the Centerville county meeting include furnishing dessert and a program segment. A sunshine basket was prepared for Mrs. L. M. Williams and gifts go to Lardner Hatchery by Saturday. Other plans cover a Thanksgiving soup supper, Christmas contact for overseas service members, and shipments to the Knoxville Veterans Hospital.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Larry Brooks
Centerville
L. M. Williams
Lardner Hatchery
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Charles Coffin
Max McDonough
Marvin Gardner
John Veach
Bill Callen
McDonough
Leonard Palmer
Pfannebecker
G. L. Gollaher
Callen
Thank you for the kind deeds and remembrances
Mr and Mrs Cecil Schrodt extend thanks for the kind deeds and remembrances shown during their illness. They express sincere appreciation for the support from family friends and neighbors.
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Cecil Schrodt
Fairview School Program on Friday Night
Verna Rouse announces a school program at Hilton church basement on Friday night September 28. All are invited to attend as the program showcases student activities and school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Hilton Church
Verna Rouse
Fire Department Breaks Ground for New Station
The volunteer fire department began construction on a new station to house the fire and water trucks. Funding comes from centennial shaving funds and other local contributions with plans to use town money if available. The cement block building, 30 by 26 feet, will be west of the Anna Kaster residence and south of the Fanchen Winsler home, with future plans for a maintenance garage. Firefighters largely perform the construction work, with foundation dug and block work started already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otter
Anna Kaster
Fanchen Winsler
Girls Missionary Guild Meets at Carole Broshar Home
The Girls Missionary Guild of the E. U. B. church held its September meeting at Carole Broshar’s home with her leading the lesson on Stewardship. An skit titled The Meaning of Stewardship was performed by Kathleen Halden, Maxine Firkins, Viola Hammond, and Delores Hiatt. Halden and Hammond sang a duet. Counsellors Miss Mabel Coulson and Mrs. Emery Hiatt attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Missionary Guild of
E. U. B. Church
Carole Broshar
Kathleen Halden
Maxine Firkins
Viola Hammond
Delores Hiatt
Miss Halden
Miss Hammond
Councellors
Mabel Coulson
Emery Hiatt
Card of Thanks to Kirksville Hospital Readers
Mrs L M Williams thanks everyone for the cards flowers and remembrances sent during her hospital stay in Kirksville. She expresses great appreciation to all who cared for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville
L, M, Williams
Thanking Our Friends At Iconium Blacksmith and Welding Shop
Mr and Mrs Paul Loch Jr express gratitude to friends neighbors and patrons who visited their Iconium blacksmith and welding business for work. They publicly thank all who came and supported the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Paul Loch, Jr
Norris OConnor welcome daughter Sheila Florene
Mr. and Mrs Norris OConnor are the parents of a daughter Sheila Florene born September 12 at St Joseph hospital Mr and Mrs Lester Williams north of Moravia are the parents of an 8 pound son Richard Char lea born Monday morning at their home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris O'Connor
Sheila Florene
St. Joseph Hospital
Lester Williams
Moravia
Richard Char‘lea
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Kenneth Barnhil
NBC
Joseph A. Clark
James. Oe
Mr. and
Mrs. Levi Robinson
Mark Golden
Coulson P. T. A
U. B
Tisue
Leone Smith
Jeannie Mitchell
Annie Brain
Lovilia
Blakesburg
Union
Educational Seminary
Fire Department
Girls Guild
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