District institute At EUB Church Moravia
The Albia district fall institute of the W B S W will be held Monday October 1 at the Evangelical United Brethren church at Moravia. Morning service starts at 10 with song and devotions by Lovilia WBS. Special music by Mrs Mary Ostring Albia followed by Q A and round table with Mrs Fred Riggs Ames. Noon cooperative chatter. Afternoon begins 1 with Leith song service and Moravia WBS devotions. Albia WSB will present a playlet The Choice with music by Carole Broshar Kathleen Halden and Viola Hammond. Missionary Rev Guilford Cosselman from the Philippines gives the address. Public is invited, especially to hear the missionary address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albla District Fall Institute
W. S
Evangelical ‘United Brethren Church
Moravia
Lovilia
Mary Ostring
Albia
Fred Riggs
Ames
Leith
Moravia W
Carole Broshar
Kathleen Halden
Viola Hammond
Guilford Cosselman
The
Philipines
Taylor-Aids Elect Officers For The Year
The Taylor-Aids club elected officers for the year at a Wednesday gathering hosted by Mrs. Don Pettibone. A cooperative noon dinner, embroidery, and nut meat prep preceded the meeting. New officers include Virginia Pettibone as chair, Marle Miller as vice chair, Goldan Hiatt as treasurer and publicity, Turner as health chair, Betty international relations, Velda Condra recreation. The group welcomed Wilda Argo’s baby with a gift and revealed secret pals before drawing new names. The next meeting will be hosted by Winifred Schradt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Taylor-Aids Club
Miss Sampson
Wilda Argo
Virginia Pettibone
Marle Miller
Goldan Hiatt
Turner
Betty International
Gerald Morgan
Burkland
Edd Shindler
Art Fox
Ernest Hiatt
Winifred Schradt
Family gathering honors Mrs Woodward on 78th birthday
A Sunday family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs William Woodward celebrated Mrs GO G Woodward turning 78. Relatives including Norman Bangert Harley Woodward Jim and Jerry Woodward Frank Woodward Ron Woodward Harry Woodward and the honoree’s siblings attended and her guests presented gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woodward
GO. G. Woodward
Norman Bangert
Harley Woodward
Jim
Jerry
Mra
Frank Woodward
Marshalltown
Ron Woodward
Harry Woodward
Eugene Boyer
Woodward
Melvin Kupferschmid updates address and schooling
Pvt. Melvin Kupferschmid U S 55093323 Co CTAG School Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indiana writes from Fort Harrison that he has moved and is attending the Adjutant General's School. He is taking a stenographer course in typing and shorthand and wishes Mohawks and Mohawkettes a successful year while following their activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Kupferschmid
Adjutant General's School
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Union
Pvt
U. S
CTAG
Ft. Benjamin, Harrison, Indiana
Darby School Oct 3 Program and Box Supper
Notice for a Darby school event on Wednesday evening October 3 at 7 30. A program and box supper hosted at the school invites everyone to attend. Ladies are asked to bring Bates. Delivered by Madelyn Roge, the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darby School
Bates
Madelyn Roge
Town Caucus Tonight At Community Building
Town meeting at the Community Building invites the public to nominations for town council and mayor for the November election. Candidates must file an affidavit of qualification and nomination papers with at least 10 names or 2 percent of last election’s winner votes, four weeks before election. Exact election date set at tonight's gathering.
Udell and Moulton Engage in Baseball Finals
In the sectional tournament Mora via defeats Attica 2 0 with W Wolf the winning pitcher and Simmons the loser Wayne Wolf struck out 15 with one hit allowed for Mora via. Udell won 6 4 over Mora via in the second round despite rain and three Mora via errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Udell
Mystic
Moravia
Louilla
Cincinnati
Attica
W. Wolf
Simmons
Wayne
Underwood
Wayne Wolf
School faculty honored at E U B church night
The Mo Ravaria school faculty and families attended a September church night at Evangelical United Brethren church with 75 people. A cooperative supper, program directed by Mrs. Theo Miller, musical numbers by Kathleen Halden, Robert Sloan, and Joyann Vincent, readings by Maude Coltrain and others, and a chorus by Kaylee Vincent followed. October committees were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Evangelical United Brethren Church
M. Ki. Blackman
Harry Woodward
Theo Miller
Kathleen Halden
Robert Sloan
Mary Lilen Condra
Janice Sawyer
Eugene
Kaylee
Joyann Vincent
Maude Coltrain
Miller
Guy Vincent
Pi'd.gram
Mabel Coulson
Kenneth Condra
Carl VanZante
Emil Halden
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge opens Monday
Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M holds a regular meeting Monday evening October 1. Visiting brothers are welcome. Worshipful Master Don Wolf officiates and C C Coulson serves as secretary with the lodge inviting members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A.M
Don Wolf
Rally Day and Education Week at Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church schedule includes Sunday School at 10:00 a m Morning worship 11:00 a m Junior Choir rehearsal Friday 4:00 pm parsonage party 7:45 pm, rummage sale 10:00 pm Saturday at Community building Rally Day in church school and Christian Education Week begins Sunday Sept 30 with theme Teach Religion Make Men Free Our fall district conference is Oct 1 10 am to 2 30 pm at Fairfield Methodist church with Evangelistic Advance plans featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Karl Tuttle
Fairfield Methodist Church
Wesley Methodist Church Morning Worship and Sunday School
Reverend Martin Greer presides at 0:45 a.m. worship service. Sunday School follows at 10:30 a.m. The W. S. C. S. meets at Miss Genevie Donovan's home Thursday afternoon September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Genevie Donovan
Church Service Schedule and Pastor’s Call to Montrose
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. C Keyes as Pastor Sunday School at 10:00 am and Morning Worship at 11:00 am with Rev. Herbert Johnson delivering the morning message. Evening Evangelistic service at 7:30 pm preceded by Bible Study. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm. Rev Keyes has accepted a call to Montrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
C. Keyes
Harley Woodward
Herbert Johnson
B.S
Montrose
Worth Reading Sermon at Moravia Church of Christ
Moravia Church of Christ led by minister Louie V Schaffner holds 10:00 a.m. Bible School with Eugene McCrory superintendent. 11:00 a.m. Communion and sermon and 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor. The young people are invited to attend. At 9:30 p.m. Thursday Bible study led by Mrs Maude Coltrain on Forgive Us Our Debts. Next Sunday election of officers and teachers. Record attendance requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Louie V. Schaffner
Eugene McCrory
Christian Endeavor
Lethe Schaffner
Maude Coltrain
Sunday Service At Conium Methodist Church
The notice invites worshippers to attend Sunday school at 9 30 a m and public worship at 11 00 a m at Conium Methodist Church with a sermon titled The Audacity of a Man. It emphasizes worship as a wise use of the day and the giver of every good thing.
Family Dinner Held at Harry DuVall Home
A family gathering was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry DuVall on Sunday. A bountiful noon dinner followed by an afternoon of visiting brought together relatives and friends from several towns including Little Bear Wyoming Flagstaff Arizona Springfield Ohio Des Moines Harris Missouri Blakesburg Clear Lake and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry DuVall
Roy DuVall
Little Bear
Wyo
Nell Pelkington
Flagstaff
Ariz
Loren Schultz
Sue and
Mike
Springfield
Ohio
Bruce Gardner
Ken Beasley
Des Moines
John Brown
Loren Brantley
Missionary rummage sale planned by Methodist groups
The Methodist Junior and Intermediate Missionary groups sponsor a rummage sale at the Community building on Saturday September 29 starting at 1 00 p m Proceeds support mission activities and local outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Revival to Start October 10 at Moravia Church
Rev. Ji Phipps of Britt will lead a revival at the Church of the Nazarene in Moravia Town, running from October 10 through October 21. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ji Phipps
Britt
Church of the Nazarene
Moravia
Chariton Township Farm Bureau Elects Officers at Meeting
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau met at the California school house on Sept 21 with 18 adults and four children. Gene Tisue was named director and Lucile McKern secretary treasurer. Harold Cartwright assisted as resolutions were discussed and voted on. The group voted to buy song books for the Farm Bureau office and planned a Halloween party at the October meeting. Supper was served at 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township Farm Bureau
California
Gene Tisue
Lucile McKern
Harold Cartwright
Farm Bureau
Sunshind-clus Meets With Mrs Gerald Hawe
Mrs Gerald k hosted a noon meeting of ward workers in Albia with several attendees including Lucille Mel Kern Darlene Gladfelder Nellie Gladfelder Rissie Gladfelder Louise McDanel Celia McDanel Lela Harrison Vera Boyer Imogene Tisue Wayne Margery Tisue Phil Mr and Mrs Gerald Hawk and Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald K
Mamie _T. Danel
Tise
Albia
Lucille Mel Kern
Darlene Gladfelder
Nellle Gladfelder
Rissie Gladfelder
Louise McDanel
Celia McDanel
Lela Harrison
Vera Boyer
Imogene Tisue
Wayne
Margery Tisue
Phil
Harley Woodward
Mamie Tisue
Mrs
Gerald
Hawk
Jerry
Clover Leaf Club Meets With Helen McAninch
The Clover Leaf club met with Helen McAninch on September 19. Members and visitors prepared nut meat fillings and quilt blocks, enjoyed a chicken dinner, and discussed sending a Get Well Card to Mrs. Clara Massman who has been ill. Next meeting will be with Verda Argo on October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Helen McAninch
Clyde Dicks
Lloyd Massman
Truxton Dicks
J. E. McAninch
J. W. McAninch
Pat Printy
Edith Call
Clara Massman
Rebekah Lodge Reviews Colfax Founder Life
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met at the I O O F lodge hall Monday evening with Noble Grand Gladys Harsh presiding. A member read a history on Shyler Colfax founder of the Rebekah lodge, marking 100 years since the degree's founding. Seventeen attendees enjoyed angel food cake with whipped cream and cocoa during social hour, served by Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Gene Lathen, Mr. and Mrs. C A Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Thank You Note From Cenerville Patient Charles Jennings
A hospital patient at Cen terville expresses gratitude for the cards and remembrances received during the stay. The message conveys appreciation from Charles Jennings for the support and well wishes received.
Last Sunday Here For Rev Keyes Last Sunday Here
The Moravia Nazarene church notes that Rev and Mrs Keyes will host their final service this Sunday before transferring to Montrose Nazarene church. Montrose, similar in size to Moravia on the Mississippi between Fort Madison and Keokuk, welcomed their new pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyes
Montrose Nazarene Church
Montrose
Moravia
Mississippi River
Ft. Madison
Keokuk
Kanakee
Nazarene
Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Dale Williams
Mrs. Dale Williams was honored at a layette shower at Mrs. Virgil Easter's home. Guests and prize winners included Mrs. Wayne Clark and others. refreshments featured cake, ice cream with toppings, coffee and mints. Gifts were sent by numerous local residents across Centerville and Eddyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Williams
Virgil Easter
Wayne Clark
Ed Purdum
Delmar Scaffinger
Lewis Bettin
Verna Rouse
Marvin Gardiner
Lowell McElderry
Donna
James. Easter
Roy Ellison
James Wilson
John. Wilson
Donald Breese
Centerville
Lewis
Rettia
Mervin ‘Ellison
Enest
Kincade
Russell’ Gillaspie
Judy
Raymond Jones
Orman Lemonds
Charley Williams
Rouge
Ter
Rogers Reunion in Moravia Park Highlights Local Ties
Relatives and friends gathered at Moravia Park for a cooperative dinner honoring Chet Rogers of Santa Monica and marking the 58th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Murdy on September 13. Attendees included the Schaeffers, Richardsons, Franks, Elledges, Murdy and Ransom families, and local residents from Moravia and nearby towns. Afternoon callers dropped by to extend greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Rogers
Moravia Park
Chet Rogers
Santa Monica
Calif
W. V. Murdy
A. F. Schaeffer
Moline
Ill
Theodore Richardson
Davenport
Thayne Richardson
Rock Island
W. E. Frank
Roger
Trivoli
Stuart Frank
Canton
Ray Elledge
Clint Murdy
Centerville
Bryan Karr
Martha Kate
Otley
Vern Newcomb
Paul
Clara
Kansas City
Theo Murdy
Raymond
Ruth Ann Murdy
Lloyd Davis
Ilene
Lucille
Max
Robt. Ransom
Robt
Lewis
Inez Ransom
Roy Yates
Robi
Stites
Moulton
Lester Murdy
Udell
Marion Keeton
Wendell
Lora Elaine
Tommy
Janet
Alicia
Frank Rogers
W. L. Palmer
Trenton Wilson
Wendell Murdy
John
David
James
Moravia
I. G. McQueen
Ridgeway, Ia
John Garret
Bloomfield
Hoyt Garret
Albany, Mo
Frank [Miller
Anna Veitch
Centersville
Preston Hedgecock
Des Moines Ministers Meet At St. Andrews Church
Rev. Evan Stroud attended the Des Moines district meeting of ministers held at St. Andrews Evangelical United Brethren church in Des Moines on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Stroud
Des Moines
St. Andrews
Band Mothers Meet At School House October 3
The Band Mothers will gather at the school house on October 3 at 2 00 in the band room for a meeting.
Thank You Note for Flowers and Kindness
Mrs Mona Luther expresses gratitude for flowers cards and gifts received during illness along with neighbors for their kind deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Luther
Unionville Old Settlers and Soldiers Days Honors Veterans
John Ivelan and Charles Hopkins named oldest wartime and settlement figures at Unionville Old Soldiers and Settlers days events. The Moravia area celebrated a Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Foster with church dinner and open house. Community events included parades, races, wood chopping, nail driving, and novelty contests with local families and veterans participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ivelan
Charles Hopkins
Unionville
Charles A. Hopkins
Appanoose County
John Irélan
Irelan
Earl Stewart
Stewart
Stevens Bros
Harold Hartley
Howard Harper
Gene Bridgeman
Burdette Cox
Walter Harper
Jess Harper
P. P. Hinote
Faye Smith
Merle Bean
Howard
Giapgheteris Caritrll
Dwight Lippert
Baptist Church
Capital School
Methodist Church
Paulette Henderson
Barbara Houser
Negro Troupe
Mop Face
Dog Face
Dale
Ramona Cox
Jerry Wilson
Darlene Richmond
Sawyer
Henry Dukes
Parade
Wayne Hinote
Lavern Cox
Charles Stufflebeam
Elizabeth Greene
Louise Cox
Gayle Stufflebeam
Lester Smith
Lawrence Hopkins
Betty Cross
Gerald Wilson
Old Soldiers and Settlers Days
Harry Cross
Ned Purdum
Mildred Hinote
136 Attends South Central District Seminary
At the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting in Ottumwa Grace Methodist Church, 136 persons registered. An afternoon program closed at 3 30 with corsages, a skit The Antioch Scene, and a noon sack lunch in all, with W S C S members from Centerville Exline Jerome Albia Hilton Seconium Wesley Chapel Ottumwa and New Sharon in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Ottumwa
Grace Methodist Church
Frank Wilson
Antioch Scene
Mary’ Burns
Leonard Palmer Reader
Ralph McDonough
Centerville
Exline
Jerome
Albia
Hilton
Seconium
Wesley Chapel
New Sharon
Kensingtons Elect Officers for Club Program
Mrs ident chaired the afternoon program with Mrs Gust Luse and other officers including Mrs. Raymond Charity as vice president and Mrs. Jay Oehler as secretary. Delicious cherry nut cake and cherry drink were served to close the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eke Iy
Mattie Lynch
Raymond Charity
Jay Oehler
Art Fox
C. A. Turner
Sandra Hiatt Honored At Surprise 12th Birthday
Sandra Hiatt was surprised Sunday afternoon as a group of girls gathered for her 12th birthday. The party featured games and photos, with Sandra opening gifts and enjoying cake ice cream and candy. Present were Wanda Mc Twain Colleen Fenton Judy Martin Maxine Firkins Donna Underwood Margaret Condra Charlene Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Hiatt
Sandra
Wanda McTwain
Colleen Fenton
Judy Martin
Maxine Firkins
Donna Underwood
Margaret Condra
Charlene Burns
Mrs. Hiatt
Manuscript by Albia teacher published in magazine
Mrs D E Wynes second grade teacher at Albia Washington school had her article Stimulate Interest with Bulletin Boards accepted for publication in The Grade Teacher a Darien Conn educational magazine The September issue featured photographs she submitted to illustrate her visual education work She also served as a news correspondent for Ottumwa Courier and Des Moines papers and is active in Albia Eastern Star and Albia Woman's Club She is the former Mildred Chambers daughter of J F Chambers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Wynes
Albia Washington School
Darien
Conn
Auxiliary Notice for Centerville Legion Meeting
The county meeting will be held at the Legion home in Centerville on Monday evening October 1 at 6 30. Moravia unit to take dessert. Transportation will be provided for all who wish to go. Call Mrs Margaret Brooks Mrs Garnet McDonough Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Home
Centerville
Moravia
Margaret Brooks
Garnet McDonough
Livestock and Feed Outlook Meeting Friday
Farmers from Appanoose and Monroe counties are reminded of a Friday evening meeting at the community building. Town State College economists will discuss livestock and feed outlook with panelists Frances Kutich and Charles Greenlee from Iowa State College. All farmers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Monroe
Town State College
Frances Kutich
Iowa State College
Charles Greenlee
Birthing News from St. Joseph Hospital Welcomes Two New Daughters
Mr and Mrs Loral Bryant announce the birth of daughter Alice Joy at St Joseph hospital on September 19. Capt and Mrs James Morrison of Overland Park Kansas report the birth of a 6% pound daughter Michele Ann on September 21. She is welcomed home by two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loral Bryant
Alice Joy
St. Joseph Hospital
James Morrison
Overland Park
Kansas
Michele Ann
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D. Dicks
Ak D. Kaster
So W. Wolf
P . G. Woodward
C J. Wanderer
J. Hopkins
Il. Morris
WM J. McDanel
Cavrcar
Tconium Methodist
Notich
Chariton
Bleets Gene’ Te
Sunshind
Clus
Gerald Hawe
Rebekah Lodge
Colfax Life
Charles Jennings
Layette
Rogers
John Fosterg
John Foster
Church of Christ In
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S.C
District Seminary
Kensingtons Elect
Mes. Wynes
Livestock and Feed Outlook
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