Mattie Lynch Rites Held in Moravia Funeral
Mrs. Mattie Lynch wife of the late Dr. G D Lynch of Moravia died Saturday at 3 00 a m of a heart attack Survivors include daughter Mrs Fanchen Winslet two granddaughters Mrs Wiley Rountree of San Angelo Texas and Mrs Clifford Boyer of Fresno Calif seven great grandchildren one sister Mrs Earnest and one brother Warren G vis both of California Funeral services were held at 430 p m Tuesday at the Turner home with Rev Frank Marler officiating. Burial was in Moravia cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Lynch
G. D. Lynch
Moravia
Venir
Avia Ty
Lynch Pons Ateay
Fanchen Winslet
Wiley
Rountree
San ‘Angela
Texas
Clifford Boyer
Fresno
Calif
Earnest
Warren G.vis
California
Turner
Frank Marler
Christian Church
Albia
Moravia Cemetery
Family Night Honors School Teachers at Local Church
The Evangelical United Brethren church hosted a monthly Family Night for school faculty and their families. A cooperative supper followed by a short program featured Harold Mason welcoming teachers, A R Fenton delivering the response, a clarinet quartet, readings, songs, a skit, and musical numbers. Committees credited include Mrs Flora Jones, Mrs Ray McCloud, Mrs Carl VanZante, and Mrs Harold Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Theo Miller
Vincent
Carl VanZante
Ira Boyer
Zell Callen
Mabel Coulson
Cornet
Solo
Bill Bishop
James Main
Evan Stroud
Flora Jones
Ray McCloud
Mra
Parris Cox Harris Family Holds 30th Reunion in Moravia
The Harris family of nine gathered at the American Legion hall in Moravia for their 30th reunion hosted by Morris and Lavena Cox Harris. E B Harris of San Francisco served as guest of honor, the youngest of the nine siblings. Attendees included numerous relatives from Moravia Oskaloosa Allerton Corydon Des Moines and Centerville with plans for a 1954 reunion at Greenwood Park in Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Lavena Cox Harris
Moravia
American Legion Hall
E. B. Harris
San Francisco
Harris
Iowa
F. C. Hiatt
Allie Phil- Oskaloosa
Har Harry 5
C.C. Harris
Allerton
Burns
Hugu
Greenwood Park
den Dallas
Eleanor
Alden
Ming
Vernon Hendrickson
Maren
Darlene
St. Paul
Minn
Bob Harris
Corydon
Allen Ham- Marin
Luetta
Myre
Lloyd Clevenger
Jody
Phillis
Barbara
Mon-roe
Moravia enters pancake day beauty contest in Centerville
Miss Phyllis Underwood is sponsored by Francis and Marie Kincade of Dewey's Place and Niles and Jones Wholesale. Centerville pancake day event on Oct 1 features 18 contestants. Contestants to be judged in bathing suits Thursday afternoon and formal gowns Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Phyllis Underwood
Francis Kincade
Dewey's Place
Niles and Jones Wholesale Company
Lancaster
Old Settlers
Free Pancakes At Centerville On Pancake Day
Centerville hosts Pancake Day with over 75 000 pancakes for a likely crowd. Governor Beardsley leads a huge parade as 24 beauty contestants compete for prizes. A TV telecast, bands, magicians, dancing acts, and the Boys Choir accompany a full day of shows from morning to night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Centerville
William S. Beardsley
Eddy
Ruth Jester
Phoby Sisters
Trixie McCormick
Nissens
Miles Ground
CHS Cadettes
Onion Live Wires Meet at Alden Home
The second meeting of the 4 H club at the Carl Alden home opened with the pledge and songs. Union Live Wires was chosen as the club name and monthly meetings set for the third Thursday. The next gathering will be at Robert Bimbt’s home in October with refreshments for 12 members and their families. Reporter Wilbur Strunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Alden
America
Union
Robert Bimbt
Wilbur Strunk
Unionville Wesley Churches Hold Picnic At Centerville Park
A Sunday School picnic brought about 60 attendees from Unionville Wesley Chapel and Unionville Methodist churches to Centerville park. A bountiful dinner followed and in the afternoon a softball game was played with Unionville winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Wesley Chapel
Unionville Methodist
Affternoon
Unionville
Foster School Program to Be Held Wednesday Evening
A Foster school program is scheduled for Wednesday evening in September 90. The event brings together students and staff for a community gathering at Foster School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
No School Monday: Teachers Attend Institute
Superintendent A R Fenton announces no classes Monday as teachers attend the tri county institute at Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Tri-County Institute
Centerville
Moravia Falls to Lovilia to End Baseball Season
The Moravia baseball team closed its season with a loss to Lovilia on Tuesday. Despite hard work, the rebuilding squad lacked decisive support from fans and students, but the fall aims to improve with more experience and backing. Traveling squad included freshmen Bill Rose Gary Perry Larry Pfannebecker Bill Woodward Bill DuVall Ronnie VanZante sophomores Ronnie Tomlin James McCord Jerry Main juniors Jerry Woodward Carson Jordan Richard Tomlin Dick Albertson Leon McDanel seniors Lynn Sweeden manager Wendell McDanel score keeper Charles Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lowilia
Bill Rose
Gary Perry
Larry Pfannebecker
Bill Woodward
Bill DuVal
County Auxiliary Supper at Unionville Date of Friday? No, Oct 6
The Legion Auxiliary county meeting will be held at Unionville Tuesday evening Oct 6. All members planning to attend the supper should contact Mr. W L Palmer or Mrs. Andrew Mosley before Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Antliary County
Unionville
W. L. Palmer
Andrew Mosley
Homecoming For Robb Saturday
The Unionville American Legion Post sponsors a homecoming observance for Sgt. Robb in Unionville on Saturday. An open air basket dinner is set for noon with weather backup in the Unionville gymnasium. Sgt. Robb recently returned from Korea after a 33 month POW tenure and will spend a 30 day furlough with his family before reporting to a Chicago hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville American Legion Post
Sgt. Robb
Unionville
Donald McCloud
Des Moines
Arlo LaVerne Robb
Korea
Chica- RO
Women’s Society of Christ ian Service meets in September
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church held a September meeting Wednesday afternoon led by Mrs. Florence Underwood. Mrs. D. E. Bishop hosted, with Mrs. Leonard Palmer guiding the lesson on Rural Churches. Guests included Mrs. Albert Witherby and Mrs. James Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
D. E. Bishop
Florence Underwood
Leonard Palmer
Frank Wilson
Garnet McDonough
Bloomfield
Palmer
Underwood
Anna Easter
Albert Witherby
Oxford
Ohio
James Davis
C. W. Craver
Far East letter from Pvt Hollingshead recalls war time chats
A letter from Private First Class Milton Hollingshead, son of Mr and Mrs A E Hollingshead of Albia, describes travel from Sasebo to Pusan and Taegu, meeting fellow soldiers Glenn Martin from near Weller and Boyd Paxston of Moravia, and sharing hometown pride of Albia during service with the United Nations Command Repatriation Group in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Hollingshead
A. E. Hollingshead
Albia
Far East
United Nations Command
Korea
Alicin
Glenn Martin
Weller
Sasebo
Japan
Pusan
Iowa
Indiana
Boyd Paxston
Clifford Paxston
Moravia
Paxston
Taegu
Munsan
Moravia Booster Club hears Moravia school reorganization talk
Moravia superintendent A I R Fenton told boosters that rural districts must have voice in school management as about 70 percent of Moravia students come from rural areas. He cited transportation costs and millage issues, noted reorganization may grow from rural desires, and said taxes may shift little overall. The talk aimed to illuminate realities of planning for rural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Board of
Fenton
Methodist Church
Rally Day and World Communion at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev. Evan Stroud holds Sunday School at 10 and morning worship at 11 with Harold Mason as superintendent and Bill Bishop at the piano. Rally Day is Sept 27 across branches with worship and youth fellowship. World Communion Day is Oct 4 with sermons on Obedience to the Heavenly Vision and Hindrances in Our Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harold Mason
Bisckman
Bill Bishop
Our Church
Nazarene Church Activities Schedule Under Rev Ray Cox
Pastor Rev Ray Cox Andrew Maddison leads Sunday services at the Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m A young peoples meeting is set for 7 30 p m Evangelistic services follow at 8 00 p m Wednesday evening has N F M S The Alabaster box will be opened with candle light service Friday features prayer and fasting at Mrs J O Woodwards home at 1 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox
Andrew Maddison
Young Peoples Meeting
N.F.M.S
JO. G. Woodward
Grace Methodist Church Service Times and Events
Grace Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with M Y F at 6 30 p m Ronnie Tomlin in charge Evening Service at 8 00 p m Thursday Sept 24 7 30 midweek prayer and Bible study All welcome Your presence may help others and blesses those who seek Him in prayer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttle
Sunady
M.Y
Ronnie Tomlin
Ami Bible Study
Jesus
Church notices for Evans sermon and duvall service
Church of Christ service details Rev W F T Evans minister Mrs Winnie DuVall leads Sunday School at 9 a m and Communion at 11 a m on the coming Sunday with regular weekly observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
W. F. T. Evans
Winnie DuVall
Shall we do our own will or God's will sermon invitation
A Methodist church in Poland notes 80 percent church attendance versus 25 percent in America praising freedom. It cites President Eisenhower attending church every Sunday except one due to a cold. The invitation invites study of God's word in Sunday School and worship with a sermon on will versus God’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
America
Eisenhower
Kensington Club Plans 40th Anniversary
The Kensington club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mattie Lynch. Members recalled past years as plans were made for the club’s 40th anniversary on October 3. A cooperative supper with special invitations for former members is planned, refreshments served by Mrs. Fanchen Winslet’s daughter, and guest Mrs. Albert Witherby of Oxford, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Mattie Lynch
Cyndh
Fanchen Winslet
Albert Witherby
Oxford
Ohio
Moravia Considers Franchise Vote For New Street Lights
Moravia plans to renew its ISU franchise and install new street lighting around the square and adjacent blocks. The project calls for 28 foot steel poles, larger wood poles, and 1000 watt residential lamps replacing 600 watt bulbs. James Bradley of Iowa Southern Utilities will survey the town at night with officials, with costs paid by the company. election timing to be set and notice published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bradley
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
ISU
Moravia
Bradley
Centerville
Moulton
Large Attendance At Adult Homemaking Classes
The first adult homemaking class, led by Mrs. Tassell, drew forty women on Sept. 16 focusing on kitchen arrangements. Weekly meetings run Wednesdays at 7:30 through Nov. 18 with topics including home furnishings, plate decorating, aprons, copper tooling, and Christmas decorations. Mar garetta Tarr of Iowa State College is named. the men's department will study land clearing and pasture renovation each Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaretta Tarr
Iowa State College
Hoffman Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Jack Hoffman
A miscellaneous shower Friday evening at Miller school honored Mr and Mrs Jack Hoffman. Hostesses were Mrs Ruby Andrews and Mrs Venetah Tubaugh. Prizes went to Helen DuVall and Lois Tadlock. Guests included numerous local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hoffman
Miller School
Ruby Andrews
Venetah Tubaugh
Helen DuVall
Lois Tadlock
Jack McDonough
Earl Shiltz
Ed Robinson
Winston DuVail
Basil Tadlock
Albert Tubaugh
Gus Hiatt
Loren Walter
Milton Stocker
Elvin Stocker
Bill Wilson
Charley Andrews
Bill Irelan
Johnny Srelan
Robert Strunk
Barbara
Dick Johnson
Dayne Taylor
Richard Proctor
Lora Whitworth
Bill Hoffman
Vivian Hoffman
Lester Strunks
Carl Tisues
Cecil Comstocks
Ray Tubaughs
Carl Hiatts
Carl Procters
John Dodds
Wanda Lobberecht
Ernest Witts
Iva Strunk
Gerald Burtons
Glen Fowlers
Harry du Valls
T C Club Meets With Mrs Frank Lathen
Members of the E T C club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Lathen for their first fall meeting of the year led by new president Mrs. Leonard Palmer. New officers include Mrs. R R Pennington secretary Mrs Lathen and Mrs Lester Sawyer treasurer. The group discussed Highlights of the Fall Festival and the box mystery was solved. The meeting hour was changed to 230 p m and mystery pals were revealed with new names drawn. Refreshments followed a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Frank Lathen
Leonard Palmer
R. R. Pennington
Lathen
Lester Sawyer
Paul Spencer
Howard Carson
Jolly Dozen Club Enjoy Traveling Bingo Night
Miss Clara Irelan hosted the Jolly Dozen circle on Thursday with tray ling bingo. Mrs Charles Bro shar won the grand prize and Mrs Ira Boyer took the door prize. Refreshments were served. guests included Mrs W U Wilson Mrs W D Wilson Metta Roland and C D DuVall. Mr and Mrs Robert Utterback moved to Moravia near the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Irelan
Jolly Dozen
Charles Broshar
Ira Boyer
W. U. Wilson
W. D. Wilson
Blakesburg
Metta Roland
C. D. DuVall
Robert Utterback
Moravia
Polio Strike Hits Des Moines Boy Craig Cloyed Aged Seven
Word came Monday that Craig Cloyed seven son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cloyed of Des Moines and grandson of Mr and Mrs Carl Cloyed suffered a poliomyelitis attack Saturday affecting his right leg and back He was hospitalized Sunday and is responding to treatment at the hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Cloyed
Wilbur Cloyed
Des Moines
Carl Cloyed
Taylor-Ettes Elect New Club Officers
The Taylor Ettes 4 H club met at the New Hope schoolhouse on September 16. Ann Pettibone led roll call and the election of officers. Elected were Mary Schrodt president Shirley Walter vice president Margaret Condra secretary Nancy Roblenz treasurer Ann Pettibone reporter Charlene Burns historian and leaders Mrs Ardis Walter and Mrs Guy Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Ettes 4-H Club
New Hope
Ann Pettibone
Mary Schrodt
Shirley Walter
Margaret Condra
Nancy Bobienz
Charlene Burns
Ardis Walter
Guy Argo
Sharon
New Hope School
Sharon Argo
Madge Lee
Donna Underwood
Margaret
Mary Ellen Condra
Shirley Anne Walter
Nancy Roblenz
Sharon O'Conner
Loren Walter
Happy Helpers Elect Charlotte McAninch Club Officers
The Hap py Helpers 4-H club met at Joann Moore's on September 14 at 8 00 pm led by president Janice Mosley. Officers elected were Charlotte McAninch president Rosalie Sweeden vice president Martha Potts secretary treasurer Janice Mosley reporter and Joann Moore historian. Refreshments followed and new moves include Carl Burkland becoming janitor of the community building and assisting at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Joann Moore
Janice Mosley
Martha McCord
Mary Mosley
Martha Potts
Rosalie Sweeden
Charlotte McAninch
Connie McAninch
Joann
Dick Brown
Dorothy Potts
Carl Burkland
Houser Baby Born In Udell At St Joseph Hospital
Mr and Mrs Merle Houser of Udell welcome Rickey Duane born September 26 at St Joseph Hospital weighing seven pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Houser
Udell
Rickey Duane
St. Joseph Hospital
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Parris
George Johnson
Maurice Burns
Kenneth
Jimmy
David
Jack Johnson
Des
G. L. Lauer
A., Kenworthy
Queen City
Fiore Iron Makeng Nes
Lee Hiatt
Paul
Edd Duncan
Peoria
George Duff
Phylliis Underwood
ONION
Wesley
Lovilia
Robb
Mes
Monroe Co. News
Tconium Methodist
Kensington
T. C
Jolly Dozen Club
Taylor-Ettes
Happy Helpers
Charlotte, McAninch
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