Birthday Dinners honor local honorees in October
Sunday cooperative dinners followed church services at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward to celebrate birthdays of Mrs. O. G. Woodward Mrs. Norman Bangert and Paul Dean Woodward. Attendees included the Woodwards families and spouses plus relatives from nearby towns. Henry Sytsma marked his 80th birthday at his Jerome home with relatives from Albia Moravia Center ville Knoxville and Oklahoma ties joining in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Woodward
Norman Bangert
Paul Dean Woodward
Frank Woodward
Harry Woodward
Wm. Woodward and Sons
Harley Woodward
Jimmie and Jerry
Ronald Woodward
Karen An
Norman “Bangert
Marshalltown
F. E. Boyer
Henry Sytsma
Jerome
Herman Sytsma
Henry van Weelden
Lloyd Johnson
Albia
Robert Jennings
Charles
Roscoe Argo
Moravia
Harry Jennings
Janet Lee
Garry
Centerville
Cushing
Oklahoma
Wink Groves
Perkins
Perry Brown
Gordon Brown
Dwayne and
Darwin
Knoxville
Sam Hudgens Celebrates 81st Birthday Sunday
Sam Hudgens celebrated his 81st birthday Sunday with his two daughters Mrs Paul Broshar and Mrs Roe Ahee and others visiting. Guests from Bedford Unionville and local families attended. a decorated cake and ice cream were served, and great granddaughter Dixie sang the birthday song. Later Harold Hudgens and Gary Pfannebecker joined in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hudgens
Paul Broshar
Roe Ahee
Alice
Lester Poulaon
Jack
Jerry and
Dixie
Bedford
W. N. Miller
Eleanor
Joe Schoch
D. L. Strunk
Maude Coltrain
Perry More
Unionville
Mrs Jim Moore Birthday Dinner Honored in Ottumwa
Mrs Win Chambers hosted a Sunday dinner in Ottumwa for her mother Mrs Jim Moore to mark her birthday. Attendees included Attorney Tolbert Moore and family, Stanley Moore of Des Moines, Mrs W H Abbott of Council Bluffs, Mr and Mrs Elbert Moore and family, and Mr and Mrs DeWayne Moore of Melnoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Chambers
Ottumwa
Jim Moore
Moore
Tolbert Moore
Stanley Moore
Des Moines
W H, Abbott
Council ,Bluffs
Elbert “Moore
DeWayne. Moore
Melnoes
Family Dinner Observes Free Birth Date
Mr and Mrs Wayne Ammons and family of Burlington visited the Free home Saturday and Sunday. Lou Free Don Free Marion Smith Ottumwa Kenneth Free and others observed Free birthday. Mrs Anna Smith broke her right arm in a fall at Cy Hall's Albion home. casted and staying with her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ammons
Burlington
Lou Free
Don Free
Marion Smith
Ottumwa
Kenneth Free
Fay Hyttoravia
Josie
Moulton
aNea Yan’ Thompson
Anatt
Haver Free
Anna Smith
Cy Hall
Albion
Family Dinner Honors Harry McCrory
A Sunday gathering at Mrs. Lloyd McCrorys home celebrated Harry McCrorys 60th birthday on Sept 25. Attendees included Harry and Gene and Francis McCrory, Louis Schaffner, Vera Wall, and Mrs. Lloyd McCrory. Afterward, the group visited Nan McCrory at Freeman Johnson nursing home near Albia and the homes of Rueben Loney and Velma Benge in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd McCrory
Harry
Harry McCrory
Gene
Francis
Louis Schaffner
Vera Wall
McCrory
Nan McCrory
Freeman Johnson
Albia
Rueben Loney
Velma Benge
Sandra Hiatt Honored At Birthday Party
Mrs. Clair McDanet hosted a Sunday party for Sandra Hiatt's 11th birthday. Girls played games and enjoyed a decorated cake ice cream and candy. Sandra received many gifts. Attendees included Maxine Firkins Judy Martin Donna Underwood Donna McEldery Vera Wall Yvone Gardner Lavone Card Charlene Burns Margaret Condra Wanda McIlwain Betty Van Dorin Colleen Fenton Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt Robert and My and Mr Clair McDanel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanda Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Robert
Clair McDanel
Relatives Honor Mrs Orel Kaster with Surprise Birthday Dinner
Relatives gathered at the Orel Kaster home Sunday for a surprise dinner honoring Mrs Kaster’s birthday. Attendees included Frank Cox Bil lie Albin Howard Brock Leora Joan Dickie Burdette Cox Ramona Dale Rowena Bill Robinson Wayne Foster Orel Easter Frances Dana Joe Rex Angel Billie Carl Black Art Fox. Later, Mr and Mrs Carl Black and Mr and Mrs Art Fox traveled to Des Moines Tuesday to bring home a new funeral hearse for Turner Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel Kaster
Frances
Dana
Joe
Rex Angel
Billie
Carl Black
Art Fox
Des Moines
Turner Funeral Home
Pabst couple mark 55th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Pabst celebrated their 55th anniversary on Sunday Sept 24. They were married Sept 25 1895 at the bride’s parents home in the Miller church vicinity. They lived in the area most of their lives, with seven years in Missouri. They have two children Gail Broshar and Hicks Pabst, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Open house followed a noon dinner at the Blue Bird Cafe in Albia with about 100 friends visiting from 2 to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Pabst
James Hicks
Miller Church
Missouri
Foster
Foster Coal Company
Moravia
William Pope
Robert Catshall
Gerald Broshar
Pabst
Waunelta McConnell
Jack Broshar
Thes Mil
Golden Wedding Celebrated At Home For Paxston Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Paxston celebrated their Golden Wedding Sunday with all their children and most grandchildren at home. A noon family dinner served 39 relatives, followed by an open house from 2 to 5. They were married September 25 1900 at Foster. Mr Paxston grew up in Davis and Appanoose counties and served as Moravia street commissioner. Mrs Paxston is an artist who quilts and rugs, with 50 quilts in recent years. They have five children, 18 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. gifts included an electric refrigerator and a three tiered wedding cake centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paxston
G. N. Wyatt
Davis County
Blakesburg
Mr. Paxston
Henry County
Jared
Paxston
Davis
Appanoose
al Miller
Moravia
Paxgston
California
Illinois
Wyoming
Indiana
Henry
Zatha) Simmons
Kenneth
Bethany
Versa
Bettendorf
Clifford
Truman
Valparaiso
Ind
Marthe
Frank
Gola
Christy
Howard
Truman Paxston
Dean Paxston
Henry Simmons
George Edward
Eugene
Tracy
Kenneth Paxston
Edgar Johnson
Centerville
Hague Paxston
Sheridan, Wyo
Clifford Paxaton
Herbert Jepson
Moravia Defeats Mystic 8 6 In Baseball Action
Moravia baseball squad defeated Mystic 8 to 6 at Mystic with Wolf pitching 14 strikeouts. Dean Easter led Moravia with three hits while Vern Kaster and Marvin Morris added two apiece. Bates pitched for Mystic, and Kelley caught for Mystic as Moravia leads score. Moravia next faces Atden on Tuesday October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Moravia
Wolf
Wakefield
Bates
Kelley
Dean Easter
Vern Kaster
Marvin Morris
Paxstons Injured in Car and Truck Crash
Truman Paxston and Mrs. Dean Paxston were seriously hurt early Saturday near Mon moth TL when his car, driven at speed as he dozed, collided head on with a Ford pickup while en route from Valparaiso Indiana to attend the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paxston. They received first aid and continued by bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Paxston
Dean Paxston
Monmoth
Valparaiso
Ind
Frank Paxston
Truman
Rev Keyes Named Pastor at Nazarene Church
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Keyes of Kankakee Illinois were guests of Mrs. Forrest Main and family over the weekend. Rev Keyes filled his Nazarene church appointment Sunday morning and evening. He has accepted the pastorate here and will move this week into the parsonage with his wife to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Keyes
Kankakee
Ill
Forrest Main
Keyes
Church of the Nazarene
CaureneS Miller Baptist Church Homecoming Day
Fay Garner, pastor, invites all to Homecoming Sunday with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. basket dinner on the church lawn, followed by a 2:00 p.m. program. Revival begins Monday October 2 with worship and revival services to hear His word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Baptist Church
Fay Garner
Nazarene Sunday Schedule at Alics Church
The Church of the Nazarene in Alics lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Young People's meeting at 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m. Junior meeting at 7:40 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Grave Methodist Church Moravia service and events
Wesley Methodist Church invites worship with minister Wannelta McConnell. Sunday schedules include 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with sermon Do You See Faces or Things. Friday night September 29 Father and Son Banquet at 6 30 p m. Church School at 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship at 10 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave Methodist
Moravia
Towa
Wapnella McConnell
Wesley Methodist
Wannelta McConnell
Church notices Moravia Sunday services and events
The Moravia Church of Christ lists 10:00 a.m. Bible school with Eugene McCrory as superintendent followed by 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper and sermon by Billy Schaffner. An 8:00 p.m. training for service course and an 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evangelistic service conducted by Clarence Schaffner are also announced. The verse Hebrews 10:25 is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Bible School
Eugene McCrory
Billy Schaffner
Wednesay
Clarence Schaffner
Evangelical United Brethren Church Calendar Notes
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Pastor Leo Wilson and Sunday School Superintendent Harold Mason. Worship services include morning sermon Injuries on Calvary, 10 50 p m worship, 6 30 p m youth fellowship, 7 30 p m evening service and prayer meeting. Wednesday parish activities 8 pm day of prayer. Summer Christmas Tree program Sunday evening by the mission band features carols tableau call to worship prayer responsive reading playlet Tidings Too Joyful To Keen hymn and offertory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Leo Wilson
Harold Mason
World E.U.B
Calvary
Wilson
Mission Band
Sunday School Absentees Face Losses at Iconium Methodist
Those who miss Sunday school last Sunday are described as the losers. The text asks what can be done on Sunday morning to be as helpful as attending church services, urging study and participation.
Moravia Fire Dept Poster Contest and Seal Sale
Moravia Fire Department plans Fire Prevention Week observances from Oct 8 to 14 and will sponsor a seal sale and a poster contest for school children. Proceeds stay in Moravia for department improvements including longer hose to pump water from distant sources. Posters due by Oct 6 with cash prizes awarded for top entries from grades three through eight and rural schools are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Miss Kimbrell Injured In Auto Accident
Azalee Kimbrell, Moravia vocational homemaking instructor, was injured when she fell asleep at the wheel, lost control, and overturned into a ditch north of Coatsville Mo. She suffered shock and bruises, her car was badly damaged, and she returned to teaching duties on Tuesday after the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalee Kimbrell
Moravia
Coatsville
Glen- Wood
Miss Kimbrell
Ordination at Kellerton Church of Christ Sunday
Horace Schaftner was ordained at Kellerton Church of Christ after the morning service on Sunday September 10 Evangelist Reggie Thomas of Clacton Ohio led the services and the elders conducted the ceremony Schaftner, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Schaftner Moravia, previously graduated from Albia High School in 1942 and pursued biblical studies at the local church college
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Schaffner
Kellerton Church of Christ
Evangelist Reggie
Thomas
Clactunstt
Ohio
Evangelist Schaftner
Albia High School
Tha Chiah
Christ
Cat Kellen
Louis Schaftner
Moravia
Ella Clark Dies at Upland California
Miss Ella Clark of Upland California died at the hospital there on September 18 after a fall from a broken hip previous months and another fall that broke the pelvis. The Clark family formerly lived in Moravia and Ishe will be remembered by many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Clark
Upland
California
Clark
Moravia
Gathering Honors the Charles Florys Visit Udell Area
A Sunday gathering at the J. L. Dodd home honored Mrs. Dodd's sister and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flory of Whitler California. It marked Mr. Flory's first Iowa visit in years with a cooperative noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Dodd
Lueila Mishler
Harold
Myrtle Powell
Edith Daughtrey
Walter Phillips
Laura
Belle Baker
Clarence Whisler
Richard Whisler
Rickey
Linda
Basil Hiatt
Norma
Clarence Schaffner
Timmy
Ora Powell
Marilyn
Walter
Essie Whisler
Carl Phillips
Mark Bryant
Raymond Mishler
Kathleen
Edward
Harry Phillips
Janet
Glen
Rosemary
David
Charles Flory
Wayne Halden
Barry
John Dodd
Florys
California
Udell
Unionville
Centerville
Moravia
Springfield
World Communion Day Observed By Churches
Churches worldwide plan next Sunday observances of World Communion recalling the redeeming love of God in Christ as congregations partake of the emblems representing his body and blood broken for the salvation of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gether
God
Christ
Albert Bran’s 90th Birthday Observed in Moravia
Albert Bran marked his 90th birthday on Wednesday born near Glouchester England Sept 27 1860. He immigrated to America in 1888 lived in Lucas County Foster worked in mines for 20 years then on a farm before moving to Moravia in 1926. He visited England in 1914 with his daughters Florence and Gertrude and keeps in touch by letters. He planned a return in 1939 but World War I cancelled it. He is spending the week with his son in law and daughter Sid Helms and wife in Martinsburg. Moravia friends extend birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bran
Glouchester
England
America
Lucas County
Foster
Moravia
Florence
Gertrude
Brain
Sid Helms
Martinsburg
Layette Shower Honors Mrs Wm Callen
Mrs Larry Brooks hosted a Jayette shower for Mrs William Callen on Tuesday evening. Fifteen guests enjoyed contest games and received gifts while a pink and white theme featured strawberry ice cream, roll, coffee, and mints. Several absent guests sent presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brooks
Wm. Callen
Taylor Aid Met at Theo Miller Home
Theo Miller hosted the Taylor Aid gathering on Wednesday September 20 with Ada Ena Sampson present to discuss plans for the year. After a co op dinner the group elected officers for October including Township chair Theo Miller and vice chair Lloyd Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Theo Miller
Adaena Sampson
Lloyd Carter
Ernest Hiatt
Earl Boyer
Cecil Schrodt
Karl Fisher
Art Fox
Guy Argo
Ivan Harsh
George Turner
Bob
J& Martin
Judy
Sandra
Cus Argo
Max
Miss Sampson
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Secrates
Sandra Hiatt
Harry Pabsts
Frank Wilson
Alice Wilson
Charles Coffin
Bill Bishop
Marion
Wendall Condra
John Johnson
Frank Chambers
C. A. Turner
Joe Scheech
P. K. Horner
W. P. Davis
H. G. Broshar
Bert Turner
Charles and
Nancy
Chester Broshar
Sadie Palmer
J. P. Day
Mary Platt
H. E. Glick
Vess Hiatt
George Winslet
Howard Evans
Othar Taylor
Frank Main
Harry Dukes
A. S. Dukes
H. R. Hicks
D. Li Hiatt
Verner Hawk
Max and
Jean
Laura Baker
P. E. More
Clara Wilson
Bruce Jones
Etta Brain
Florence Shanks
J. W. Proctor
Eyline
Bert Kirk
Drakeyville
Josephine Charity
Zatha Simmons
Fee
Versal Paxston
Clifford Paxston
Joe Schbech
Gertrude Atkins
Clell Blumer
Patsy Trene, Jr
Fred Hiatt
Otha Taylor
N. G. Wilson
Claude Sharp
Mary Ann
Daniel
Arthur
Nellie
Helma Tisue
Lee’ Tadlock
Anna Easter
Flora Tones
Almont Mann
Frank Swaim
William Gardner
H. E.glick
Mary E. Platt
C. T. Platt
H. Watts
J. W. Hakden
Birdie Main
Clara Trelan
A. Turner
Nancy Temple
Charley
van Dorin
Paul Arthur
LaVelle Simmons
U. S
Paxstons
Rev. Keyes
Nazarene
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Wee HL. Een
C. C. Coulson
Caurenes
Church of the Nazarene Sunday
Fon Ees Tire
Alics
Iconium Methodist
Kellerton
Upland California
Charles Florys
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