Local 4-H Winners At Albia Fair
Mo ravia community 4-H youths collect blue ribbons at Monroe county 4 11 show and fair this week. Nancy Carol Faber and Martha Sinclair named Monroe county reps for Dairy Cattle Congress. Hilton Hustlers and Franklin Farmers boys top in dairy show with beef judging pending. Auction sale and 4-H dance planned Thursday evening.
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Moravia
Monroe County
Nancy Carol Faber
Martha Sinclair
Dairy Cattle Congress
Hilton Hustlers
Franklin Farmers Clubs
4-H
Maurice Beaver
Ceder
Towa
Tom Wickersham
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Gail Danilson
Iowa Beef Producers Association
Des Moines
Gene Francis
St. Joseph Livestock Exchange
South St. Joseph
Local 4H Demonstrations At Iowa State Fair
Champion 4H teams head the blue ribbon entries with Shir ley Calhoun Sandra White and Franklin Happy Helpers Linda Johnson Sharon Gay Monroe Busy Maidens and Simple Fun and Economical. Red ribbon entries include Judy Pershing Diane Faber Urbana Doers Quick Tricks and Senior Urbana Doers Simple Super Supper. Iowa State Fair features demos by Linda Bettis and Gene Cosgrove with BR-CC on Aug 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ribbon
Shirley Calhoun
Sandra Whitehead
Franklin Happy Helpers
Linda Johnson
Sharon Gay
Monroe
Red Ribbon
Judy Pershing
Diane Faber
Urbana Doers
Nancy Carol Faber
Martha Sinclair
Connie McAninch
Elaine Curtiss
Iowa
Dewayne Sinclair
Moravia
Monroe County
Hume Family Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The Hume family reunion gathered Sunday at Moravia park with a noon basket dinner. Attendees honored two sisters, Mrs. Harry Glici and Mrs. Bernard Jackson of Macon Missouri, with numerous relatives from Macon, LaPlata, Novinger, Ottumwa, Rockford, Sewal, Center Isle, and other nearby locales.
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Hume
Moravia Park
Harry Glici
Bernard Jackson
Macon
Vivian Jackson
LaPlatta
Charles Franke
Childrens
Novinger
Dwight Glick
Rockford, IL
Trey Glick
Ottumwa
Cash Watson
Waren
Una Couchman
Robert Burton
Sewal
Bert McKern
Moravia
Chak McKern
Gus Fisue
Prandehikleh
Center Ile
King Held At Nazarene Church Fellowship
A Friday evening gathering at the Nazarene parsonage was hosted by Rev. and Mrs. LaVern Smith. Rev. Smith led devotions and Forrest Main directed musical numbers. Youths enjoyed a games hour followed by pie, homemade ice cream, and iced tea.
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Nazarene Parsonage
LaVern Smith
Rev. Smith
Forrest Main
Aaron Campbell Celebrates Bard Birthday with Thanks
Aaron Campbell marked his Bard birthday Saturday with cards gifts flowers two cakes and many calls from relatives friends and neighbors. He thanks everyone for helping make the day enjoyable.
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Aaron Campbell
Please Stay Away From New School Construction Site
Engineers of the Grabau Construction Co inform the community to avoid visiting the new high school building while finishing work. Sanding painting and varnishing are underway and curious visitors bring in dirt and leave finger marks. Open to public inspection once completion is secured.
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Grabau Construction Co
Mrs Grace IreLan Dies Sudden at Valparaiso
Mrs Grace Mabel Kingery Irelan died of a heart attack at 6 15 p m Saturday at her Valparaiso Indiana home two hours after returning from Moravia visit She born December 26 1899 near Moravia daughter of Samuel and Eva Leonard Kingery She moved to Valparaiso in 1944 A Nazarene church member She married Clarence Trelan in November 1923 Survived by three daughters four sons 16 grandchildren five brothers three sisters Funeral 1 30 p m Thursday at Fairview Church south of Unionville with Rev Melvin Shively Burial Fairview Cemetery Body lies in Turner Moravia from Wednesday morning until service.
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Grace Mabel Kingery Irelan
Valparaiso
Ind
Moravia
Samuel and
Eva Leonard Kingery
Church of the Nazarene
Clifford Boyer Named District Superintendent
Clifford M. Boyer, longtime Reedley College administrator, is named District Superintendent of the Reedley College and High School District. He is the son of the late F. E. Boyer and has a varied career in Illinois Iowa and California education, plus World War II Navy service. He and wife Jerry Winsler have three children Dennis Trudy and Gregg.
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Clifford M. Boyer
Reedley College
California
Boyer
F. E F. Boyer
Reedley
Lewis College
Illinois
Compton College
Iowa
Moravia
Jerry Winsler
Fanchen Winsler
Dennis
Trudy
Gregg
Decide on Location of Water Entrance
Engineers for the water company ask property owners to choose where the water service enters their property. If away, notify neighbors or engineers to mark the location. Construction of corporation stops will occur at all improved properties, enabling future water service access even if not used now.
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Water Company
Kyl Seeks Small Projects For Moravia Development
Congressman John Kyl visited Moravia to inspect the new post office site and discuss multiple small projects for the district. He urged swift action on the Rathbundam engineering appropriation and flood control measures around the dam area while planning an industrial expansion meeting to draw engineers lawyers and business leaders. He also planned the post office dedication and promised a flag flown over the capitol for the ceremony.
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John Kyl
Moravia
Bites
Congress
Union
Kyl
Postoffice
Don Pettibone
Appanoose 4-H Fair Rodeo Highlights
Centerville hosts a five day Appanoose County Fair from August 5 to 8 featuring a championship rodeo produced by Fund Raising Counselors of Michigan with Wendall Claybrook as stock contractor. Events include Saddle Bronco Riding Calf Roping Steer Wrestling and Brahma Bull Riding plus an act starring Cindy of the Ozarks and her male jitterbug. Prices are kept low as the fair showcases livestock, craft exhibits, and a large rodeo with a $500 purse.
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Appanoose County
Centerville
Michigan
Wendall Claybrook
Ant
Cindy
The
Ozarks
Ed Sullivan
Europe
Dayie E. Hampton
Fair Association
Midway
Two Injured In Dirt Cave-In At Moravia Water Project
Two workers Ronnie Underwood and Leon McDanel were trapped by a dirt slide in a trench for Moravia’s water line Saturday morning. Contractor Merle Smith's machine helped, both men were taken to Albia hospital. Underwood suffered a broken left forearm and deep shock, McDanel had minor injuries.
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Moravia
C. A. Turner
Ronnie Underwood
Leon McDanel
Merle Smith
McDanel
Underwood
Albia Hospital
Moravia Fire Department thanked for prompt rescue effort
A note expresses gratitude to the Moravia fire department and all responders who rushed to the scene Saturday when two men were trapped in a water line trench.
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Moravia
Fowler Appointed Moravia Marshal
Albert Fowler was appointed marshal for the town of Moravia at a council meeting. His duties started immediately. Fowler operates the Mora via D-X station and recently bought property in the north part of town. He plans to move into his new property soon.
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Albert Fowler
Moravia
Fred Cousins
M. K. Blackman
Fowler
Local Social Roundup Shows Varied Visits Across Town
Fred VanDorin spent the weekend with his daughter and family at Deep River. Walter Smith of Salina, Kansas, and family visited Clarence Dowd. Floyd McFall Flora Jones joined Ruben Faber for Sunday dinner. Carl Bettis Albia and Fred Van Dorin called in the evening. Jennie Pollard spent the weekend with the Earl Yates family in Louilla. Rita and Linda Van Dorin of Albia visited grandparents J. T. and Mrs. Van Dorin. Kenneth Free Elaine joined E G Lincox family for Sunday dinner in Qt tumwa. Mrs. Catherine Teller returned to Albia hospital for further medical treatment.
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Fred VanDorin
Deep River
Walter Smith
Salina
Kansas
Clarence Dowd
Floyd McFall
Flora Jones
Ruben Faber
Carl Bettis
Albia
Fred van Dorin
Jennie Pollard
Earl Yates
Louilla
Rita
Linda van Dorin
J. T. van Dorin
Kenneth Free
Elaine
E. G. Lincox
Qttumwa
Catherine Teller
Mrs Jordan's Mother Dies in Kansas City
Mrs. Carson Jordan learns of her mother Mrs. Alma Murphy's death from a heart attack at a Kansas City hospital. The body was brought to Seymour where funeral services were held on Wednesday.
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Carson Jordan
Alma Murphy
Kansas City
Seymour
Births and Adoptions Notice for Several Families
Flight of the Stork reports multiple new arrivals. Steven Anthony Manos, born July 30 in Denver, weighs 6 pounds 13 ounces to Mark and and Mrs. Manos, with Ray and Mrs. McCloud informed great grandfather. Steven Ray Jones born July 23 to Lyle and Mrs. Jones of Washington Illinois. grandparents Ben Jones and Virgil Johnson with Mrs. Gabe Johnson as great grandmother. JoAnne Wilson, adopted daughter born June 7 in a Kansas City hospital, weighs 7 pounds and one ounce. John and Mrs. Wilson announce the adoption.
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Ray McCloud
Steven Anthony
Mark Manos
Denver
Colo
Lloyd Phillips
Lyle Jones
Washington, Il
Steven Ray
Ben Jones
Virgil Johnson
Gabe Johnson
John Wilson
JoAnne
Kansas City
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Ray Stewart
Charles Laughead
Ron Kehrberg
Bob Kehrberg
David Shelquist
Guernsey
Robert McGinnis
Dennis Amoss
Irene Stewart
Galen Shelquist
Orville McCord
Richard Perry
Ron Shaffer
Dick Rampy
Junior Schippers
Red
Richard Calhoun
Kenny Estlick
J. R. Catlen
Hosteins—blue
Don Etcher
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Nazarene Church
NEW School
Clarence Irelan
Clifford Boyer
FFA
Westie Square
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Noose
Madge Hough
Pleasant
Lula Tiilmont
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