Large Number Entries At Monroe Fair 4-H Winners
The Monroe county 4-H fair opened with crowds at the pony show and rodeo. Livestock entries include 117 baby beeves, 120 sheep, 63 dairy cattle, and 50 hogs. Local 4-H members earned blue ribbons in shorthorn, Guernsey, and Holstein categories. In sheep Kenny Ellison led with grand champion pen, while Mark VanZante secured blue ribbons for two pen and individual entries. Demonstrations by girls and club members won ribbons, with several projects advancing to the state fair. Diane Bettis topped the dress revue with Catherine Sinnott runner-up. Mosley and Martha Rouse also advanced.
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Ronnie Kehrberg
Bob
Ronnie
Larry Bettis
David Murdy
Jeroen
Milkin
Raymond Clark
Alan Clark
Bob Kehrberg
Guernsey
Orville McCord
Robert McGinnis
Don Tibball
Mike Lathen
Carl Rogers
Kenny Ellison
Mark VanZante
Kenny
Linda Pearl Whitehead
Doung Jean Hawk
Connie McAninch
Roseann Calhoun
Franklin Happy Helpers Club
Jean
Marilyn Turner
Monroe Busy Maidens Club
Drcus
Diane Bettis
Catherine Sinnott
Mosley
Nazarene District Convention to be held in Des Moines West Campground
The annual Church of the Nazarene District Convention meets August 10 16 at the Campground in West Des Moines. Events include missionary convention August 11 church convention August 12 13 Sunday School August 14 and youth gathering August 15. Rev Roy Bettcher will preach each evening with Warnie Tippett and Olivet Crusaders providing music. Delegates Forrest Main Merle Johnson and alternates Mrs Henry Horn Bill Woodward attend from the local church.
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Church of the Nazarene
West Des Moines
Young Peopes
Roy Bettcher
Warnie Tippett
Olivet Crusaders
Kankakee
Ill
Forrest Main
Merle Johnson
Henry Horn
Bill Woodward
Missionary Society Elects Nazarene Officers for Year
The Missionary Society of the Nazarene church elected officers for the coming year led by Mrs. LaVerne Smith as president and Mrs. Clyde Warren as secretary and treasurer. Other officers include Mrs. Henry Horn sept of study and Mrs. Forrest Main Other Sheep secretary. Delegates to the August missionary convention in Des Moines are named with alternates listed. Rev. Robert Wellman of Nicaragua to be the special speaker.
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The
Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church
LaVerne Smith
Clyde Warren
Henry Horn
Forrest Main
M. H. Johnson
G. Woodward
Fay Paxston
Frank Woodward
Des Moines
Bill Woodward
Robert Wellman
Nicaragua
Mystery Farm Photo on Union Page Two
A farm picture labeled another mystery appears on page two of the Union issue. Readers urged to identify the farm and call or visit the Union office. owners can claim a free mounted photo at Moravia Farm Service if it is their property.
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Union
Moravia Farm Service
Three Moravia Properties Change Hands This Week
Three Moravia homes changed owners this week. The Fred VanDorins bought the Chase Platt house two blocks west of the square near the school from Lee Hiatts and expect to move in soon. Clarence Johnson and his wife of Orange California purchased the C. A. Turner home in the northwest part of town with possession immediate, but move date undetermined. Mrs F E Wheeler and Jennie Bland of Prole Iowa acquired the Don Tscherter home, the former Chester Sanders house in the northwest, with possession expected about September 1st. the Tscherters plan to move near Des Moines as housing is secured.
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Moravia
Fred VanDorins
Lee Hiatts
Chase Platt
Square
Fete Farm
Clarence Johnson
Orange
Calif
C. A. Turner
Jennie Bland
Prole
Iowa
Don Tscherter
Chester Sanders
Tscherters
Des Moines
Billy Callen Undergoes Hernia Surgery in Centerville
Billy Callen, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Callen, was operated on Monday at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville for hernia. He is reported recovering nicely, and his mother remains at the hospital with him.
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Billy Callen
Clair Callen
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Stixruds to Show Film at E U B Church
The Stixrud family will present the Pictures of the Belgian Congo at E U B Church on Wednesday evening August 11. A cooperative supper begins at 6 30 PM and the public is invited to view the film starting at 8 PM.
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Stixruds
E. U. B. Church
UV. B
Belgian Congo
Tom_Stixrud
Wedding Bells Ring at Moulton Methodist Church
Miss Barbara Jean Jay and Wayne Richard Lindley wed in a Sunday ceremony at Moulton Methodist. Rev Banks Doggett officiated before an altar of pink and white gladioli. The bride wore Chantilly lace over nylon tulle and satin with a lace peplum, veil, and a bouquet on a white Bible. Attendants included Marilyn Pickering as maid of honor and Nancy Lindley as bridesmaid. Reception followed in the church basement with a pink and white theme and a four tier cake. The couple will live on a farm near Movadia after September. Guests came from multiple Iowa towns and states.
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Moulton
Barbara Jean Jay
Clayton Jay
Wayne Richard Lindley
Fred Lindley
Centerville
Banks Doggett
Mize
Barbara Moulton
Wilma Howard
Des Moines
Lester Dooley
John Lindley
Marilyn Pickering
Kellogg
Nancy Lindley
Judy Coulter
Fern Jay
Pauline Howard
Rita Harrington
Jean
Joan Singley
Moulton High School
Bankers Life Insurance Co
Lightning and Wind Strike Moravia Area Fire and Damage
A severe storm hit Moravia around 4:00 a.m. Tuesday bringing heavy rain and lightning. A bolt struck a barn at Lige McDanes Property, igniting flames and spreading to rear structures at Luther Caster Property. Electricity outage delayed siren. Firefighters prevented further spread. The McDanes barn was insured. A large maple fell onto the home of Guy Vincent near the former Milwaukee depot, damaging the roof and house. heavy rain later caused additional house damage.
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Moravia
Lige McDanes
Luther Caster
McDanel
Guy Vincent
Dave Bishop
Milwaukee
Moravia Faces Prairie City In Boone State Softball
Moravia's softball team travels to Boone for the state tournament game at 8:00 PM. The squad enjoys a 4 Picnic supper at Ledges State Park before meeting Prairie City in the opener, a team with a strong record. Moravia awaits new uniforms and jackets arriving soon, with other players purchasing gear.
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Moravia
Boone
Prairie City
Ledges State Park
Union
Tubaligh Brog
Clell McDanel
Bill Woodward
Moravia Tournament Team Delays Game and Travels
Late Wednesday afternoon Jack North of Des Moines said the game would be postponed to Saturday. Grounds were wet but both teams planned to proceed. The squad includes Friz Walter manager Lee Nelson assistant Steve Tscherter bat boy Dick Johnson Bud McDanel pitchers Boyd Paxston catchers Ron Woodward Fred DuVall Dwight Harrington Gary Underwood Dick McDanel left field Ronnie Underwood center field Clell McDanel right field with Richard Harrington of Unionville Bill Broshar Ottumwa and Billy Woodward. Moravia merchants funded new uniforms and the team expressed appreciation.
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Jack North
Des Moines
Friz Walter
Lee Nelson
Steve Tscherter
Dick Johnson
Bud McDanel
Boyd Paxston
Ron Woodward
Fred DuVall
Dwight Harrington
Gary Underwood
Dick McDanel
Ronnie Underwood
Clell McDanel
Richard Harrington
Unionville
Bill Broshar
Ottumwa
Billy Woodward
Moravia
Active Bidders At Rainy Sale Of Moravia Estate
Lovers and buyers braved heavy rain Thursday to bid on the Martha Coulson estate personal property sale south of Moravia. Prices included a 1927 Chevrolet 240 dollars, Organ 105 dollars, Two cherry rockers 68 dollars, Brass bucket 16 dollars, Dinner bell 23.69 dollars, and other antique items. R. R. Pennington was executor of the estate.
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Martha Coulson
Moravia
Chevrolet
H.C. Peterson & Son
Albia
R. R. Penpington
Thestate
Thank You Note From Centerville Patient G Tuner
A Centerville, UW patient, G Tuner, thanks everyone for cards visits and acts of kindness during confinement in hospital.
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Centerville
UW. G
Moravia Fall Festival Seeks Talent for Show
Moravia plans a Thursday talent show as part of the fall festival. It is not a contest. Those wishing to participate or who know potential acts should contact the entertainment committee: Mrs Karl Tuttle, Mark Blackman, Max McDonough, and Larry Brooks.
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Moravia
Karl Tuttle
Mark Blackman
Max McDonough
Larry Brooks
Emergency Polio Fund Drive Underway in Appanoose County
The polio fund drive runs through mid August to aid Appanoose county patients and new cases. Contributions of any size are accepted at Dukes Law Office or by mail to Clarence Hood, Centerville. A tent at the fair grounds will publicize progress and plans.
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Appanoose County
Dukes Law Office
Clarence Hood
P.O
Centerville
Iowa
Appanocose County
Appanoose
Thanks for flowers gifts and cards from hospital kin
Mrs. Clifford Pfannebecker expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for flowers gifts and many cards received during her hospital stay. appreciation conveyed for support and kindness.
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Clifford Pfannebecker
Card of Thanks for A. G. Mason
The family expresses deep gratitude for kindness, sympathy, flowers, cards, and courtesies shown after the death of A. G. Mason, thanking the community for support during their loss.
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A. G. Mason
Neighbor Thanks Fire Dept After Barn Fire
A neighbor expresses gratitude to Moravia firefighters for preventing spread of a barn fire as electricity was off and telephones were down. The note, signed M. E. McDavel, highlights community relief and rapid action during the incident.
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Moravia
Moravia Community Schools Handbook 1959 60 Published
The 1959 60 Moravia Community Schools handbook is off the press and complete. Copy available from the Superintendent's Office Union office or CC Coulson office. It lists curriculum subjects for the coming year rules for students and the school year event schedule.
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Moravia Comunity Schools
Union
Coulson
Family Birthday Dinner Held at Tra Boyer Home
A Sunday family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Tra Boyer celebrated Mr. Boyer's July 31 birthday. Attendees included children, grandchildren, most great grandchildren, and relatives from Byron St Louis Mediapolis Moravia Centerville Phoenix Knoxville. The event featured a birthday cake brought by Mrs. Harry Pearson.
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Tra Boyer
Boyer
Harry Pearson
J. D. Lundgren
Byron, UL
Harold Lundgren
Byron
Robert Wilmoth
Sheryl
Ann
Cindy
St. Louis
Pam
Burlington
Richard Goughnour
Ricky
Rita
Randy
Mediapolis
Earl Boyer
Kenny
Ronald
Moravia
DeVern Stober
Vicki
Kevin
Raoul
Centerville
James Herron
Kay
Phoenix
Ariz
Jack Lamb
Joni
Knoxville
Hospital Auxiliary Pot-Luck Luncheon Planned
The Monroe County Hospital auxiliary will hold a pot-luck luncheon at the hospital Monday August 10 at 1 PM. Rolls and coffee will be furnished by the committee.
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Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary
Heavy rainfall floods Moravia area over two nights
About four inches of rain fell in Moravia Monday and Tuesday night. Monday night brought around 1.5 inches with 2.6 inches recorded Tuesday night. Reports from southeast of Moravia suggested seven inches for the two nights. Heavy electrical storms accompanied the rainfall.
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Moravia
World Championship Rodeo features at Appanoose County Fair
The second annual World's Championship Rodeo will headline the Appanoose County Fair in Centerville with three performances Friday to Sunday. Prizes total $2000 for events in bareback riding calf roping saddle bronc longhorn steer wrestling and bull riding. Notable acts include rodeo clown John Lindsey Burlesque bull fighter Sherman Crane and dog display by Swede Fuller. Livestock and equipment from Bill Buschbom. organist Vivian Roberts. announcer Dittmann Mitchell. Entries Thursday, judging Friday and Saturday, livestock sale Monday August 10. Saddle Club members admitted free.
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Appanoose County
Centerville
Rodeo Cowboy
The
Fair Association
John Lindsey
Vinita
Oklahoma
Sidney
Iowa
Sherman Crane
Salinas
California
Swede Fuller
Farmer City
Illinois
Bill Buschbom
Towa
Main Reunion Planned for August 9 at Moravia Park
The Main reunion will be held Sunday, August 9, in Moravia Park. The Mains are urged to attend and friends are welcome.
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Moravia Park
Public Sale At Lee Hiatt Property Saturday
Public sale of household goods will be held Saturday afternoon at the Lee Hiatt property two blocks east of square near the school building.
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Lee Hiatt
Wilson Reunion Held at Moravia Park in August
The annual Wilson reunion will be held in Moravia Park on Sunday August 16. The event invites all descendants and relatives to gather for the community reunion and activities in the park.
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Moravia Park
Boyer Reunion at Moravia Park Planned for Aug 18
The Boyer reunion returns at Moravia Park on Tuesday August 18 with a basket dinner at noon.
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Moravia Park
McDanel Reunion Set for August at Moravia Park
The 30th annual McDanel Reunion is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, at Moravia Park. Old friends and relatives are invited to attend this community gathering to reconnect and share memories.
Van Dorin Reunion Held at Moravia Park
Van Dorin Reunion will be in Moravia Park Sunday August 16. Relatives invited. Mrs. Jeanne Caster, secretary.
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van Dorin
Moravia Park
Jeanne Caster
Lockman Reunion Set for August at Mu- Tavia Park
The Lockman reunion will be held Sunday, August 9, in Mu- Tavia Park. All relatives please come and friends welcome.
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Lockman
Mu- Tavia Park
Moravia Schools Name Bill M. Austin as Coach
Bill M. Austin, a Simpson College graduate in physical education and former Simpson sports participant, is named coach for the Moravia schools for the coming term. He earned recognition as a four star athlete in Simpson basketball led by Lew.
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Bill Austin
Moravia
Bill M. Austin
Simpson College
Simpson Sports
Simpson
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Monroe County
Martha Rouse
Nazarene
Nazarene Society
Centerville Hospital
Jay - Lindley
Moulton Methodist
Wilson Reunion
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