Hedgecock Hosts Club Meeting
The Udell Helping Neighbors club met at Ruby Pecock’s home on Thursday April 19 for a co op dinner and afternoon business session led by vice president Lucile Mathews. Members shared thankfulness, voted to donate to the cancer crusade, discussed moving meeting days, and signed a card for hospitalized Ol ie Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedgecock
Udell Helping Neighbors
Ruby Pecock
Lucile Mathews
Olie Houser
Marion Weber
Denleyville
Martha Hedgecock
Henry Byrd
Mr. Byrd
Clarence Hunt
Ora Powell
Albert Burkland
Hazel Wolver
Marshall Hedgecock
Minnie Moffatt
Johnsons Major Hospital Visit In Iowa City
Johnnie Johnson entered University Hospital in Iowa City on Monday for x rays and medical treatment. He was accompanied to the hospital by his mother Mrs Dick Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Johnson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Dick Johnson
Republican Caucus Meeting in Moravia May 2
The Moravia precinct Republican caucus will be held at the Moravia Community Building on Wednesday evening May 2 at 8 00 pm. An election for precinct committeeman and committee member will also be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Moravia
Ottumwa visitors dine with Lockman family
Mir es and Mrs James Roamans with Jamie of Ottumwa spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Bil Lockman and girls. Mr and Mrs Frank Ball Anger and children of Adel were Saturday evening guests at the Lockman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. Es
James Roamans
Jamie
Ottumwa
Bil Lockman
Frank Ballanger
Adel
Lockman Bine
Appanoose Rural Red Cross Drive Totals Revealed
Appanoose County Rural Red Cross fund drive totals show Mystic leading with 963.42 raised under Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hefner Jr. Other strong groups include Independence 55.50 led by Mr. and Mrs. John Broshar and Caldwell 34.50 under Mrs. George Curtis and Mrs. George Lain. Cincinnati 29.00 led by Mrs. Baily. Udell township 20.70 led by Mrs. Frank Stajears. Exline 14.50 by Edna Malin. Union Township 14.00 under Mr. and Mrs. Lester Strunk. Father Steineman is county chapter chairman. cochairmen are Mrs. Lee Benz and Harold Holder.
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Rural Red Cross
Appanoose County
Red Cross
Mystic
Leonard
Hefner, Jr
South Vermillion
John Broshar
Independence
George Curtis
George Lain
Elbert Moore
Caldwell
Noel Bratchi
Cincinnati
Baily
Douglas Township
Frank Stajear
Udellownship
John Burger
Union Township
Lester Strunk
Exline
Edna Malin
Father Steineman
Lee Benz
Harold Holder
W F Meets With Mrs Maude Coltrain
The Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Maude Coltrain for their regular monthly meeting. Mrs Winnie Du Vall conducted the worship service and her theme was Called to Be Messengers. Mrs Birdie Main led the lesson, with the study from Realms of Our Calling. Mrs Coltrain, president, opened with devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.F
Maude Coltrain
Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian Church
Winnie DuVall
Birdie Main
Coltrain
C.W.F
Wilbur Miller Admitted To Centerville Hospital
Wilbur Miller entered St. Josephs hospital in Centerville Monday for treatment of a heart ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Miller
Centerville Hospital
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Unionville Meeting Postponed Due To School Conflicts
The revival meeting at Unionville Methodist Church, set for May 8 to 15, has been postponed until next summer because of baccalaureate events at Moulton and Moravia and other school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Methodist Church
Moulton and
Moravia
Lvilles
Larry Irwin chosen for Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge
Moravia high school junior Larry Irwin was selected to represent Basil Cowell Post 361 of the American Legion at Hawkeye Boys State, June 5 11 1968, at Camp Dodge. The program trains citizenship and local government understanding. Irwin is son of Mr and Mrs Dorman Irwin. Dr William Bishop of Indiana Central College earned his PhD at Kent State University March 29, 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Irwin
Moravis
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Hawkeye
Camp Dodge
Legion Post
Larry
Dorman Irwin
Wiliam &. Bishop
Indiana Central College
Imtianapolis
Kent State University
Kent
Ohio
Bishop
Westimar College
le Mars
University of Missouri
Phi Delta Kappa
Georgia
Iowa
Ohio State Department of Education Department
Jr High to Present Operetta in Moravia Friday Night
Moravia seventh and eighth graders stage Gilbert and Sullivan operetta H M S Pinafore in the high school auditorium Friday at 7 30 pm. Set in 1878 Royal Navy. Leads include Daniel Wilson Jewell Walker Nicky Dicks Jody McDanel Dixie Davis Dean Tomlin Lou Ellen Rowley Bill Ward. Chorus features sailors girls and hornpipes. Admission charged.
Plans fellowship May 18 at dessert luncheon
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday and Friday at 1 30 for a dessert luncheon with 13 ladies and two children present. Hostesses were Faye Luse and Gert rude Johnson and Venetah Tubaugh. Garnet Brain read Portrait of a Woman and Grace Veach led What Easter Started. Helen Wilson presided. Yaris for a Mother-Daughter banquet June 3 were approved. May Fellowship will be May 18 with guests from the E.W.W.E. church. Mrs. Gruber of Albia will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C
Plans Fellowship
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Faye Luse
Gertrude Johnson
Venetah Tubaugh
Garnet Brain
Grace Veach
Helen Wilson
Yaris
E.wwe. Church
Gruber
Albia
Surprise Birthday Party for Loraine Fowler
A noon Sunday birthday surprise was hosted at the Glen Fowler home for Loraine Fowler. Attendees included Letha Hopkins Beverly Smith Sandra Roberts Danny Roberts Derri McFarland Mark Hayes Ronnie Cormeny and Danny Leslie. Grace Whitehead baked and decorated the birthday cake. Afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Van Dorin Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Main and Joanne Mrs Birdie Main and Osa Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine Fowler
Letha Hopkins
Beverly Smith
Sandra
Danny Roberts
Derri] McFarland
Mark Hayes
Ronnie Cormeny
Danny Leslie
Glen Fowler
Grace Whitehead
Fowler
Harold van Dorin
Gaylord Main
Joanne
Birdie Main
Osa Brown
Weekend Visits Move Across Missouri and Iowa
Local residents and visitors spent weekends in the Ozarks and Missouri points. Janice McDonough of Kansas City, Mo., stayed at Max McDonough’s home. Clyde Hayward of Des Moines and A N Overton of London Mills, Ill., joined family for the funeral of Homer Hamilton while Eva Morgan hosted a dinner in Albia. Robby and Anita McCall visited grandparents as their mother assisted with a census drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Fox
Ozarks
Missouri
Janice McDonough
Kansas
Cid
Max McDonough
Clyde Hayward
Des Moines
Emma Hayward
A. N. Overton
London
Millis
Genevieve Morgan
Homer Hamilton
Eva Morgan
Albia
Morgan
Hamilton
Robby
Anita McCall
Bob McCall
Former Moravia teacher visits Tillmont home
Miss Ellen Dahl, a former Moravia high school teacher now living in Columbia, Missouri, spent a weekend with Miss Madge Hough of Mt. Pleasant and her mother Mrs. Lula Tillmont. They traveled to Madrid where Dahl visited her 99 year old father at the Lutheran Home, and Mrs. DuVall saw her uncle Gina Darby. Mrs. Tillmont joined the group in Granger to see the Ernest Mointire family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Tillmont
Ellen Dahl
Dow
Columbia
Columbia University
Madge Hough
Mt. Pleasant
Lula R
Miss Hough
Miss Dahl
Winnie DuVall
Madrid
DuVall
Gina Darby
Thank you for the hospital cards and good wishes
A note of thanks is extended for cards flowers and gifts received at the hospital. Gratitude is expressed to Dovlors Avera Cunningham and hospital nurses Rev Coleman and Mrs Charles Turner for their calls and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovlors Avera
Cunningham
Coleman
Charles Turner
Boblenzs Return From Minnesota to Meet Grandson
Mr and Mrs H T Boblenz returned Sunday from Minneapolis where they visited John A Kirstein and welcomed their new grandson Jeffrey Neil born April 7. The mother is Nancy Boblenz of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boblenz
Minnesota
H. T. Boblenz
Minneapolis
Jay Kirstein
Jeffrey Neil
John A. Kirstein
Nancy Boblenz
Moravia
Methodist church notices list services and events
Grace Methodist Church and several other churches schedule worship at 9:00 or 10:00 AM with sermons titled Till Divorce Bo Us Part or Till Divorce Do Us Part. Included are church schools, family nights, missionary service to Africa, youth groups, evening vespers, and choir rehearsals across FAIRVIEW WESLEY CHAPEL MORAVIA and other Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Phillips
Ramona Thomas
Africa
Moravia
Ron Woodward
Membership Class Tour Des Moines Saturday
Youth Academy of Religion eight youths toured Des Moines last Saturday with Rev. Eltom Coleman visiting Wesley Acres Iowa Methodist Hospital Esther Hall Good Will Industry Bidwell Riverside Center and more. They delivered used clothing and toys to aid lower income families and learned the value of a connectional church during the six hour trip including stops at a 150 resident retirement home and 150 women workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Youth Academy of Religion
Methodist Church
Eltom Coleman
Wesley Acres
Iowa Methodist Hospital
New Methodist
Esther Hall
Woenlen's Society
Michael Kuhns Receives University of Iowa Scholarship
358 Iowa high school seniors were awarded University of Iowa merit scholarships for tuition in 1966-67. Michael Kuhns of Moravia, son of Zelda Kuthns, Rt. 2, Moravia, was the only recipient from Appanoose or Monroe counties. Amounts range from 100 to 340 dollars, based on financial need and top ten percent academic ranking plus a high ACT score. Scholarships were awarded by the University of Iowa Undergraduate Scholarship Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kuhns
U. OF Iowa
Iowa
University of Iowa
Michael Kuhns
Moravia
Zelda Kuthns
Rt. 2
Michael
Appanoose
Monroe
U. of I
U. of Ia
Pearl Woodward Elected Club President at ETC Meeting
Bertha Lathen hosted the ETC Club gathering on April 21 with guests Mary Rose Main and Mary Ellen Lathen. Officers elected for the year: Pearl Woodward president Aleafa Hiatt vice president Merle Miller secretary Lou Emma Palmer assistant secretary Florence Carson treasurer Genevieve Morgan assistant treasurer. Feari Woodward led entertainment. game winners included Mary Rose Main Florence Carson Lou Emma Palmer and Aloafa Hiatt. Refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose Main
Mary Ellen Lathen
Grace Main
Pearl Woodward
Aleafa Hiatt
Merle Miller
Lou Emma Palmer
Florence Carson
Genevieve Morgan
Feari Woodward
Lou
Emma Palmer
Aloafa Hiatt
C Coulson Enters Albia Hospital for Treatment
C C Coulson entered Monroe County hospital in Albia on Monday for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. c. Coulson
Albia Hospital
Co. C. Cowson
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Climate Is Hope Book Given To Moravia Library
Mary Hases, chair of Appanoose County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, presented the book The Climate Is Hope by Walter Sanford Ross to Moravia Public Library on Saturday. The work, written in first person by patients, doctors, and researchers, highlights cancer survivors and early detection as key to cure, including stories of Arthur Godfrey and Virginia Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Public
Arthur Godfrey
Virginia Graham
Stork Headlines Report Several Newborns in Iowa Area
Mr and Mrs Clem Kruse of Rockford welcome son Clemens Scott born April 19 weighing five pounds ten ounces, sister Kim terly Kaye. Grandparents Rev L B Deedrick Moravia and Rev G Kruse University Park. Charles Turner parents of daughter Pamela Lynne born April 21 at Monroe County Hospital Albia seven pounds, sister Myra Sue, grandparents Bert Turner Elbert Moore Artie Broshar and C W Moore. Jim Algu born April 19 weight eight pounds one ounce, Ottumwa St Joseph hospital. Patrick Davitt of Harlan parents of a girl born April 22 seven pounds six ounces, grandparents Harry Platt lips and Fannie Callen Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Kruse
Rockford, Sr
Clemens Scott
Kim
Terly Kaye
L. B. Deedrick
Moravia
G. Kruse
University Park
Charles Turner
Pamela Lynne
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Myra Sue
Bert Turner
Elbert Moore
Artie Broshar
C. W. Moore
Ottugtwa
Dean Grinstead
Route 1
Blakesburg
Jim Algu
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottlunwa
Patrick Davitt
Harlan
Harry Plattlips
Centerville
Roule 2
Fannie Callen
Russell Approved for Sewer System Funds
Russell Iowa receives tentative funds for a lagoon type sewer system. Total cost 225000 dollars with a 35000 dollar grant and 190000 dollar loan from Farmers Home Administration. Project to serve 217 homes 38 businesses three churches and a school, population 570.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Iowa
Farmers Home Adminstration
Garden Club To Have Plant Sale
The Moravia Garden club will hold their annual plant, shrub, bulb, food and candy sale at the Community building April. Lunch will be sold. Doors open from 9 0 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mrs W O DuVal le and Mrs Kenneth Condra are co chairmen of the sale. The public is invited to attend and pick out your needs for the garden this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia Garden Club
W. O. DuValle
Kenneth Condra
Moravia Boy Scout Troop planned Lake Wapello encampment
Moravia Boy Scout Troop No. 40 met at the Legion Hall for a weekly session. All scouts passed tenderfoot tests and discussed an overnight hike and the July 17 to 23 simmer encampment at Lake Wapello. Eleven scouts and their Scoutmasters closed with the Scout Oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
BOY Scouts
Boy Scout Troop No
Legion Hall
United States
Lake Wapello
Return of Mrs Eva Hiatt Brings Birthday Reminders
Mrs Eva Hiatt returns from winter with sister at Oskaloosa and observes her birthday anniversary on Tuesday. Relatives and friends visit, with Mr and Mrs Russell Hiatt and Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt sharing a birthday cake Monday. Nearby calls include Mrs Wilbur Hifer and Mrs T E Campbell at Wilbur Miller, while others gather at various Unionville and Centerville homes to attend the Hamilton funeral and visit family members. Master Sgt Forrest Hamilton arrives from London for the funeral and to be with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Hiatt
Allie Phillips
Oskaloosa
Russell Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Wilbur Hifer
T. E. Campbell
Wilbur Miller
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Bill Lockman
John Romans
Unionville
Dale Riegel
Forrest Hamilton
London
England
Homer Hamilton
Nell Rousseau
Louilla
Odle Clark
Frank Wilson
Raymond Charity
Bill Padovich
Billy
Newton
Ray Aveta
Harvey Hayes
Lee’s Summitt, Mo
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
Cliff Burger
Learning about vegetaries at Union Farmerettes April meeting
Union Farmerettes April session featured Nancy Leffler on vegetable benefits Debbie Kelley demonstrated three carrot serving methods Jean Hawk prepared a tossed salad and a film strip Do You Have a Sense of Taste The group made muffins Alice Alden served samples Debbie Hopkins taught measuring liquids and dry ingredients The leader explained why Slides threaten the program and led the pledge Jean Hawk president chaired business Debbie Hopkins and Alice Alden shared notes from Bloomfield recreation meeting Lal set county camp dates for older girls committees were formed for Mother's Lunch in June The meeting adjourned with Hope Kelley leading the pledge and Patty Rogers arranging games Refreshments of doughnuts and Kool Sid were served for the group and guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmerettes
Nancy Leffler
Debbie Kelley
Jean Hawk
Alice Alden
Debbie Hopkins
Bloomfield
Lal
Jean
Hope Kelley
Pridge
Patty Rogers
Rites Tuesday For Homer Hamilton
Homer Hamilton 85 died Saturday at Monroe County hospital after pneumonia he contracted Tuesday. A longtime local farmer who moved to town four years ago he was born February 18 1881 in Monroe County to Frank and Janetta Hamilton. He married Myrtle Taylor January 13 1901 and they celebrated 65 years in January. Survived by five children Bernard Theodore Forrest and two daughters, 18 grandchildren 35 great grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral Tuesday April 26 at Turner Funeral Home at 2 30 p m with Rev Elton Coleman officiating burial Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hamilton
Monroe County Hospital
H Homer H. Hamilton
Monroe County
Frank
Janetta Hiner Hamilton
Albis
Myrtle Taylor
Bernard Hamilton
Kansas City
Theodore Hamilton
Aberdeen
Forrest Hamilton
London
England
Daniel Smolen
John Cayey
Waukesha
Wis
Ed DeHaas
Prairie City
Ray LeMaster
Thompson
Jake Simbro
Glenwood
Cass
Harry
Homer
Turner Funeral Home
Elton Coleman
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia Rebekahs Discuss Convention Plans
The Moravia Rebekah Lodge met with 15 members under Mrs. Paul Cridlebaugh. They discussed attending the 4th district convention at Moulton on Thursday April 28, paid convention dues, and planned redecorating for the hall. Bette Van Dorin read poems and led a Mothers quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Moravia
Mildred Bishop
Melissa Felton
M H S Teams Win In Spring Play
M H S girls softball defeated Moulton Udell 38 1 Friday. Monday April 18 M H S boys beat Seymour 9 3. April 25 MUS boys beat Russell handball 46 1. Baseball to enter sectional play at Moulton Udell Wednesday weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.H.S
Moulton-Udell
M.hls
Seymour
MUS
Russell Handball
Moulton- Udell
Mrs Elsie Adams Admitted To Monroe County Hospital
Mrs Elsie Adams entered the Monroe County hospital at Albia Monday for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Adams
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Mrs Elsie Longlisted at Center ville hospital
Mrs. Elsie Long is a patient at St. Josephs Hospital in Center ville for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Long
Centerville Hospital
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Moravia Music Groups Attend State Contest in Osceola
Moravia high school music ensembles traveled to Osceola on Saturday for the state contest. The concert band earned a UW Valley rating, while the girls glee club boys glee club and mixed chorus each received a LEE rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.H.S
Moraviaigh
Osceola
Moravia Saddle Club Meeting Plans May 5
Moravia Saddle Club will meet at the Community Building on May 5. A film will be shown and guests from Kudeville Albia Blakesburg and Centerville Saddle Clubs are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Cummbunity
Kudeville
Albia
Blakessburg
Ceuterville
Mulders to Meet Wednesday at the High School
Notice indicates Mulders will meet on Wednesday at the high school. Details are limited in the fragment but set for a local gathering at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulders
Wednes- 4
Also Mentioned on This Page
Linda Judge
Rose Blumer
Wayne Cooley
Town Girls High School Athletic Union
Carl Reno High School
Moravia High School
Ronnie Ellison
Rick Rhee
Russell Bettis
Larry Proctor
Phillip Harrington
William Martin
Dean Stocker
Larry Coltrain
Unoinville
Boys State
Bishop Ph
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