Judy Boyer Installed as Rainbow Worthy Advisor
Judy Boyer was installed as Rainbow worthy advisor at a public ceremony in Magonic hall. Albia Assembly Rainbow Girls assisted. Janet McCarty sang the Lord's Prayer as Joann Moore placed the crown. Earl Boyer escorted Judy to her station. a red rose corsage was given. Several officers were installed and Elbert Moore was retiring mother advisor. Refreshments followed a lace table as Judy Boyer and Martha Potts served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Boyer
Rainbow
Magonic Hall
Martha Jane Mack
Betty Galloway
Martha Ann Mahin
Janet McCarty
Nancy Seercy
Albia Assembly For
Rainbow Girls
Martha Potts
Judy
Joann Moore
Earl Boyer
Albia Rainbow Girls
Joann| Moore
Charlotte McAninch
Charity
Mariann Scott
Hope
Mary Schrodt
Faith
la Venne Card
Sandra Carter
Donna Underwood
Linda Appler
Carol Lee Day
Margaret Condra
Wilma Howard
Fidelity
Linda Coulson
Frances Price
Janet Walker
Frances Easter
Maxine Firking
Jewel Miller
George Scott
Elbert Moore
Local social notes from Ottumwa and nearby towns
Residents visit relatives across Ottumwa Moravia and Albia. Notable events include family birthdays at Wildwood park, baptisms in OskeLoosa, Mayo Clinic observation for Johnson and Dwight, and multiple visits to family homes in Ottumwa Oskeoosa Cicero and Des Moines areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Danny
Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Larry
Lonnie
Fred Hiatt
Carl
Larado
Eva Hiatt
John Callen
Moravia
M. H. Johnson
W. Herschel Johnson
Jon Dwight
Rochester
Minn
Dwight
Mayo's Clinic
J. E. Iverson
Eta
Lorraine
Stanhope
G. L. Gollaher
Oran Wright
Oskeloosa
Albia
Alfred Dudley
Shelvie Locke
Cicero
Wilburt Bermark
Cynthia Deere
Harry Stocker
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Clair Hiatt of Albuquerque New Mexico welcome a son Gregory Carl born September 16 weight four pounds Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Gus Hiatt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Hiatt
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Gregory Carl
Gus Hiatt Hiatt
Moravia School Band Hosts Informal Concert Rehearsal
The Moravia School band will hold an informal concert on Tuesday September 28 at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium. A well known music company will display and demonstrate new and used instruments and explain a rental plan for parents starting children in music. The event is a real rehearsal for parents and friends to see how a band rehearsal works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Soil Conservation Air Tour Sunday in Centerville area
The 1954 Soil Conservation Air Tour plans are set with registrations received for a free ride Sunday at Centerville Municipal Airport starting 1:00 pm. About 150 rides are planned with a jet plane and National Guard helicopter on display. Eligible participants can register at local agency offices. nonparticipants can enjoy the event and airland tours over many farms and landmarks nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation
Soil, Conservation District, Chamber of Commerce
Airport Commission
Wilbur Fry
Dorin Wailea
Centerville Oil Company
National Guard
Centerville
Pullman Farms
Santoa Calzavera
Bob Valentine
John Rodgera
City of
Homer Alfrey
R. C. Wilson
Kermit Kincade
Hub Strandberg
John, Mitchell
Frederick Koehler
Ora Powell
W. T. Gordon
Richard Burgher
Price- Morian & Selix
Miz
Everette Hornaday
Lloyd Spurgeon
Bert Kirby
Jr. Withrow
W. B. Dudley
Paul McClurg
Sherman West
Keith Deah
Miller West
Shorty Burgher
Bob
Cecil
Lawrence Morian
Unionville
Jack Martin
Joe Wilson
Russell Kelly
George Scott
N. C. Price
James Zintz
Howell & Lindley
Doyle Hampton
Ray Strickler
Jack Miller
Jake Foster
Kerrit Strickler
Forbush
Kermit Baker
Carl Hurliman
Simmons- Warren
SCD
Bert McHolland
Streepyville
Woods Buys 0. G. Davis Home in Moulton
Mrs. James Wood of Moulton has purchased the 0. G. Davis property from the W. Bivin estate and plans to move there October 1. The transaction transfers ownership of the residence and begins a new chapter for the Wood family in this local estate matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
Moulton
0. G. Davis
W. (. Bivin
Bake Sale Realizes 17 Dollars For Spencer Event
The Rebekah Judge realized more than 17 dollars from the bake and food sale held Saturday noon at Spencer. Committee in charge included Mrs. Glen VanDarin, Mrs. Leo Hoffman, and Mrs. Roy Ellison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Spencer
Glen .VanDarin
Leo Hoffman
Roy Ellison
Shanghai Club Meeting With Bertha Overturf
The Shanghai club met on September 15 with Bertha Overturf. Members and visitors attended a cooperative dinner. Attendees included Barbara Allen Doris Christy Doris N Christy Dorothy Kari Lee Calhoun Amy Hiner Anna Stevie Sheryl Landgrebe Bert Hazel Rinehart Clarence Sceal Scott Cora Murphy Vinton Lie Verna Sheryl Wakefield Glen Berth Overturf Rex Overturf. The next meeting will be with Esther Perry on September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Bertha Overturt
Lantigrebe
Barbara Allen
Doris Christy
Doris N. Christy
Dorothy
Kari Lee Calhoun
Amy Hiner
Anna
Stevie
Sheryl Landgrebe
Bert
Hazel Rinehart
Clarence
Sceal Scott
Cora Murphy
Vinton Ae Lie
Verna
Sheryl Wakefield
Glen
Berths
Rex Overturf
Esther Perry
Moravia Girls Look Strong as Moravia Boys Fall Short
Moravia high school teams faced a rough sectional loss for the boys, 10-4 to Davis County at Udell. The girls show promise as coach Sargent begins basketball practice with several 1954 graduates and returning lettermen, eyeing a late October opener against Blakenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pulaski
Davis County
Udell
MHS
Cincinnati
Sargent
Joyce Martin
Kathryn McDanel
Mitzi Sawyer
Carole Broshar
Fern Kelley
Wanda Jordan
Blakenburg
Homecoming at Miller Church Observed on Sunday
The Miller church held its third Sunday in September homecoming with a noon basket dinner. An afternoon program featured congregational singing readings and songs. Rev. Faye Garner delivered the message. Attendees included Iva Strunk Ida Caylor and W N Miller with representation from Deas Moines Seymour Albia Centerville Unionville Udell Pleasant Valley and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Church
Faye Garner
Iva Strunk
Ida Caylor
W. N. Miller
Moravia
Deas Moines
Seymour
Albia
Centerville
Unionville
Udell
Pleasant Valley Community
Miller PTA Holds First Meeting of Term
The Miller PTA met for the first meeting of the term on Friday September 17 at 8 p.m. School songs were sung by upper and lower grades, and the lower grades recited nursery rhymes learned this term. After the business meeting games were played and refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served to a long list of local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller ‘P. T. A
Claude Paris
Wayne
Gene
Cecil Comstock
Nellie Williams
Lee Tadlock
Kenny
Ray
Tubaugh
Donna Rae
Dixie Rae
Homer Renwick
Vickie
Connie
Lester Strunk
Beverly
Mary
Earl Schlitz
Lowell Exiine
Ida Caytor
Andy Andrews
E. T. C. Club Holds First Regular Meeting
The E. T. C. club met at Mrs. John Johnson home for the first regular gathering of the year. All but one member attended with roll call answering My Special Summer Pleasure. Mrs Edna Hiatt led entertainment. prizes went to Mrs Zell Cuall en and Mrs Lester Sawyer. Mrs Curtis Burton guessed the mystery box. Guest Mrs John Horstman joined the gathering with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
John Johnson
Edna Hiatt
Zell Cuallen
Lester Sawyer
Curtis Burton
John Horstman
McCarty Dies at Home in Drakesville
Jimmie Sawvel of Newton and Mitzi Sawvel of Des Moines visited their parents and attended the funeral of their grandmother Dell McCarty 78 who died unexpectedly Friday at her home near Drakesville. Services were held Sunday at Wagler funeral home in Broomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Sawvel
Newton
Mitzi Sawvel
Des Moines
Lester Sawvel
Dell McCarty
Drakesville
Wagler
Broomfield
Girls Missionary Guild Meets With Irene Tadlock
Miss Irene Tadlock hosted the Girls Missionary Guild meeting on Monday evening. DeLoris Hiatt Margaret Condra and Maxine Firkins assisted with the program as the group studied the life and task of the church in New . Mardeena Hiatt presided over business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Tadlock
Girls Missionary Guild
Church
New
DeLoris Hiatt
Margaret Condra
Maxine Firkins
Mardeena Hiatt
Guild
Mrs Cameron Rites Thursday Afternoon
Mrs. Cameron Rites Thursday afternoon as 73 year old T B Cameron widow dies after year long illness. Born January 4 1881 in Macon County Missouri she moved to Moravia in 1934 with husband a Wabash depot agent. Survived by two sons Keith and Earl two daughters Marjorie Coulson Elizabeth Burton eight grandchildren one great grandchild three sisters. Funeral 2:00 today at Turner funeral home Rev John Grenfell officiating burial Green Lawn cemetery Bussey Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Cameron
C. C. Coulson
Macon County
Isaac and
Frances Turner
Moravia
Cameron
Wabash
Keith Cameron
Newton
Earl
Hermiston
Oregon
Marjorie Coulson
Elizabeth Burton
Virgil
Turner Funeral Home
John Grenfell
Bussey, Ta
Green Lawn Cemetery
Sandra Oard Birthday Party Honors Quiet Gift Exchange
Sandra Oard was pleasantly surprised by 11 girlfriends who gathered Monday to celebrate her 12th birthday hosted by LaVonne Oard with Carol Lee Day and Sue Easter assisting. After games, Sandra opened gifts as ice cream cake and kool aid were enjoyed by attendees Karen Woodward Judy Smith Karen Pfannebecker Mary Ellen Condra Patty Harris Nancy Turner Patsy Blumer Rita Gardner Jane Ann Fox Jessie VanDorin and Diana Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Oard
LaVonne Oard
Carol Lee Day
Sue Easter
Sandra
Karen Woodward
Judy Smith
Karen Pfannebecker
Mary Ellen Condra
Patty Harris
Nancy Turner
Patsy Blumer
Rita Gardner
Jane Ann Fox
Jessie VanDorin
Diana Burton
Arg Gardner
Young Advey Chili Friday Social At Grace Methodist
The Young Advey class held a monthly social Friday evening at Grace Methodist church dining room with 41 attendees. A chili supper and cooperative dessert preceded games and a songfest. Ron Woodward led the business meeting. hosts were Mr and Mrs Richard Tubaugh and Mr and Mrs Sylvan VanDorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Ron Woodward
Richard Tubaugh
Sylvan VanDorin
Enon School Box Supper Friday Evening
Notice for Enon school announces a program and box supper on Friday October 1 at 8 o clock. Refreshments will be sold. Vina Taylor is listed as the teacher in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
Auxiliary to Attend Fall Conference
The September meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was led by Mrs. Max McPonough. Members discussed National News, Blue Book updates, and noted a $65 contribution from the Ancenlenit Legion. Plans were made to attend the fall conference at Bloomfield on Sept. 23. Eighteen members and two guests, Mrs. Margaret Chideste of Albia and Mrs. Iva Locke of Woodward, attended. Mrs. Locke performed violin solos with Mrs. Gomer Stocker at the piano. The social hour featured pie and coffee, hosted by the committee including Mrs. Frank La than, Mrs. Curtis Burton, Mr. Gomer Stocker, Mrs. Effie Gallaher, and Mrs. W. V. Murdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Max McPonough
Rowena McFatridge
National News
Ancenlenit Legion
Bloomfield
Margaret Chideste
Albia
Iva Locke O Woodward
Mrs Burns Howell Dies in California
Relatives report the death of Mrs. Burns Howell of Healdsburg California who passed away September 12 She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Rial Burns formerly of Iconium and a cousin of Mrs O G Woodward and Eugene Boyer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns Howell
Healdsburg
Calif
M Rial Burns
Iconium
O. G. Woodward
Eugene Boyer
Day of Prayer Wednesday Evening at E U B Church
A Day of Prayer program led by Mrs. Ted Campbell will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the E U B church The topic is Jesus Calls to work wide witnessing through prayer Sponsored by the Women s Society of World Service the event precedes World Wide Communion Sunday on October 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednday
E.U.B
Ted Campbell
Jesus
Th Women's Society of World Service
Earl Morrow Enters Wisconsin Veterans Hospital
Former Mordvian Earl Morrow has entered the Veterans Hospital in Madison Wisconsin and will be a patient there for some time Mail may be addressed to him at Veterans Hospital 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison 5 Wisconsin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Morrow
Veterans Hospital
Madison
Wisconsin
Overlook Terrace
Madison 5
Wisc
Auxiliary school of instruction led by Mrs McDonough
Mrs Max McDonough Unit president of the American Legion Auxiliary conducted a school of instruction at her home Friday afternoon for chairmen of all standing committees of the Auxiliary. Following the business meeting she served cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Mary Ann Shutts and Leonard Wilson Wedding
Miss Mary Ann Shutts and Leonard Tommy Wilson Jr. wed Sunday at North Court Baptist Church in Ottumwa with Rev. Harald Day officiating. The couple, whose families reside in Ottumwa and Seymour, will live at Bellville Longar Scott Air Force Base where A 3c Wilson is stationed. several Moravia residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Shutts
Leonard Tommy Wilson, Jr
North Court Baptist Church
Harald Day
Theodore R. Slutts
South Willard Street
Ottumwa
Leonard T.wilson
Seymour
John A. Wilson
Moravia
John D
Frank
Mrs Ouida Wells HOMEMAKING TEACHER APPOINTED
Miss Finney resigned as homemaking instructor for health reasons and has returned home. The school contracted Mrs Ouida Wells of Mystic as the new instructor. She has prior homemaking teaching experience in Centerville schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney
Ouida Wells
Mystic
Centerville
Nazarene revival notes at Albia and church services
Caurenes Church of the Nazarene lists Rev Donald R Thurman as pastor and Andrew Maddison as Sunday School superintendent. Weekly schedule shows Sunday School at 10 am and Worship at 11 am, with 8 pm evangelistic services and a Friday half-night prayer at 8 pm. Starting Sept 21, the pastor and his wife will lead music for a revival at First Church of the Nazarene in Albia Iowa through Oct 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald R. Thurman
Andrew Maddison
Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society
Albla
Iowa
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Rev Lynn J King minister leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 10:55 a.m. Mission Band and Youth Fellowship Sunday evening 6:30 p.m. Evening service 7:30 p.m. Mid week service Wednesday 1:30 p.m. led by the W.S.W.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Harold Mason
W.S.W.S
Grace Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Guest Music Program
Grace Methodist Church lists services and activities led by Pastor Rev John Grenfell and Mrs Karl Tuttle. Sunday School at 10 00 am Worship at 11 00 am M Y F at 7 30 pm Evangelistic service features a youth music group directed by Mr Carl Boyer of Unionville. Prayer meeting is scheduled Wednesday September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Carl Boyer
Unionville
First Christian Church Service Schedule Announced
Rev. W. F. T. Evans ministers the church with Birdle Main serving as superintendent. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. followed by Communion at 11 a.m. in the church. Local parishioners invited to attend the worship and rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. F. T. Evans
Mra
Birdle Main
Sunshine Club Ice Cream Social Report
The Sunshine club met Tuesday at Neola Hawk's home for an ice cream social after a postponement due to the fair. Guests included Bert and Lila McKern, K Y Gladfelder family, Ray Harrison, Harley Tisue, Gene Tisue family, Jess Gladfelder, Lyndon McDanel, and Harley Woodward, with Vanetta McKern receiving a mystery pal gift. No October meeting. next gathers with Lela Harrison on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Neola Hawk
Vanetta McKern
Bert McKern
K Y. Gladfelder
Judy
Ray Harrison
Harley ‘Tisue
Gene Tisue
Jess Gladfelder
Lyndon McDanel
Harley Woodward
Lela Harrison
Monroe Group Studies Schools in Action Discussion
An educational panel led by Albia superintendent W. W. Hartzell and others discussed "Our Schools in Action" on Wednesday evening, September 15. The group included Star ling Martin of the State Board of Education Lyman Samo supervisor of special education for Appanoose and Monroe counties and Gerald Hunter school board member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hartzell
Albia
Starling Martin
State Board of Education
Lyman Samo
Appanoose
Monroe
Gerald Hunter
Foster School Program Set For Thursday Evening
A school program is planned at Foster school on Thursday evening September 24 at 8:00. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster School
Eastern Star Bake Sale At George and Nadine Store
The Eastern Star bake sale is set for Saturday at 11:00 at George and Nadine grocery. Members should bring food and baked items by 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
George and Nadine Grocery
Hargis Urges Early Tax Payment Before October First
County Treasurer H G Hargis warns taxpayers to settle last half property taxes by October first to avoid 9 percent penalty. Total levies this year reach 1,265,964.85, with 650,000.00 still unpaid as of September first, about 12 percent below 1953 collections. September typically sees 35 percent of yearly payments, and this year Pan cake Day in Centerville will intensify the rush at the tax office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
H. G. Hargis
Hargis
Centerville
Tay lor-ettes Elect Ann Mihalovich President
The Tay lor-ettes 4-H club met at New Hope schoolhouse on Sept 15 at 8 pm. President Ann Mihalovich led the pledge, officers were elected, and gatherings include an ice cream social, a show pajama party, and a planned Oct 20 meeting at New Hope with refreshments served by the Walter family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-ettes 4-H
New Hope
Shirley Walter
Mary Even Contra
Moravia
Appanoose
Ann Mihalovich
Mary Ellen Condra
Sandra Hiatt
Sharon Argo
Sharon Walter
Donna Underwood
Madge Lee
Judy Smith
Guy Argo
John Lee
Walter
S. W. 8. meets at E. U. B. Church
The Women’s Society of World Service held the September meeting Friday evening at the E U B church. Mrs. E G Hawk directed the lesson on personal witnessing with music by Miss Mabel Coulson and Mrs. Emery Hiatt. Bertha Coulson read scripture. reports were given and plans made to attend the District Institute at Albia in October. Hostesses were Mrs. Josie Charity and Mrs. Charles Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
E. G. Hawk
Mabel Coulson
Emery Hiatt
Harold Mason
Hawk
Bertha Coulson
Albia
Josie Charity
Charles Coffin
Evening Welding and Decoration Classes at Schoolhouse
Thursday evening adult classes cover acetylene and electric welding for adults with ladies focusing on color interior decoration. The program aims to teach practical skills in welding and decorative finishing at the community schoolhouse.
Raymie Returns From Japan Duty On 30 Day Leave
Pvt Richard Raymie and his wife Mrs Mary Lou Raymie visited her mother Mrs Garnet McDonough on Tuesday. He has returned to the United States after 14 months with the 3rd Division of the Marine Corps in Japan and will be on a 30 day leave before reporting to a U S base. Mrs Raymie is employed in Des Moines and is taking a vacation. Related contact lists include Louis VanDorin, grandson of Mr and Mrs J T VanDorin, at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Raymie
Garnet McDonough
Raymie
States
3Rd Division
Marine Corps
Japan
Mary Lou McDonough
Des Moines
Louis VanDorin
J. T. VanDorin
Louis E. VanDorin
Lackland A. F. B
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Ciell Blumer
John Swaim
Patsy Dene
Charley Blumer
Ralph Blumer
John Sutton
Will Blumer
Patsy Ilene Blumer
Beth Blumer
Soil Conservation Air Tour
MS. Woods
G. Davis
Bertha
Miller
E F. C
Mes
McCarty
Girls Guild
Trene F Tadlock
Mrs. Cameron
YOUNG
Vina Taylor
California
Wisconsin Hospital
Caurenes
Bake Sale
Taylor-Ettes
Ann Mibalovich
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