Local political activity and town concerns in Des Moines district
The piece notes Richard Smith active in the 5th district Republican leadership during the Des Moines convention and mentions his Boone county roots. It observes plans for the Fall Festival and back to school August 24, plus community efforts to attract a local doctor to Moravia and improve civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricard Smith
Des Moines
Richard
Richards
Howard Smith
Boone
Moravia Should Cultivate Growth Around Rathbun Region
A Moravia article by high school sophomore Roger Mulling urges thoughtful planning for regional development around the Rathbun area. It argues Moravia must assess local conditions and foster relations to attract constructive growth, reflecting on Vietnam era concerns and future community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia High School
Roger Mulling
Vietnam
The Importance of People and the Vietnam War View
A reflective piece argues Americans must embrace victory in Vietnam rather than a stalemate. It emphasizes Viet Cong support from locals, the broader Asian significance, and urges decisive national will to prevail rather than withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vietnam
Viet Cong
Peiping
Moscow
Vo Nguyen Giap
Peoples War Peoples Army
Vietnam
Asia
Europe
Unionville Area Social Notes Include Many Travels
Local notices list residents and guests visiting relatives across Iowa cities including Ottumwa Centerville and Des Moines. Several trips westward as well as weekend visits to family, church events and a county fair highlight a busy social calendar.
Social Visit Roundup From Cedar Falls and Nearby Towns
Cedar Falls residents hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh Ira Campbell of Des Moines and Marion Watts of Melrose over the weekend. Various local families shared time with relatives from Des Moines Centerville Vinton Marion and Centerville. The gatherings included dinners afternoons and a breakfast event with Flight. Engagements marked by wedding anniversary celebrations at the Cridlebaugh home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Ivan Harsh
Ira: Campbell
Des Moines
Marion" Watts
Melrose
Marsha
Linda Wilson
Peggy Pettibone
Orville Martin
Russell Jacobs
Marion
Forrest Jacobs
Delmar Ballinger
Nelson Ballinger
Trenton Wilson
Randy
Rita Goughnour
Jay Wilson
Centerville
Lee Jacobs
Bob Elgin
Foreat Jacobs
Paul Cridlebaugh
Social visits and family calls across three states
Mr and Mrs Ralph Cline of Chugwater Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Earl Woodcock of Minn called on Misses Elsie and Lillian Callen and Mintiy Shoemaker Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs Paw Witt spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Max McAninch. The B O Tucker called Saturday afternoon at the Theo Miller home. Johnnie Kirstein and Jay spent the weekend at the Downard home. A week in Knoxville with parents was followed by Sandra Hiatt visiting Commanche from Sunday to Thursday. Royce and Mike McDanel returned for a visit. Mr and Mrs Harold Clark of New Sharon and Mrs Ida dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cline
Chugwater
Wyoming
Earl Woodcock
Minn
Elsie
Lillian Callen
Mintiy Shoemaker
Paw Witt
Max McAninch
B. O. Tucker
Theo ‘Miller
Johnnie Kirstein
Jay
John Downard
Knoxville
Sandra Hiatt
Commanche
Royce
Mike McDanel
Harold Clark
New Sharon
Ida
Local families host guests and attend social gathering
Mrs Dick and Mrs Brown hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Roy Argo and Mr and Mrs Ralph Cline arriving Tuesday evening. The Dick Brown home welcomed guests with further stays noted at Chu gwater Wy mping Cal len and Callen households. Several residents joined W S C 5 Thursday afternoon, among them Glennie Dicks Theresa Brown Clara Brown Maxine Sheldon and Emily Themp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Argo
Dick Brown
Ralph Cline
Chugwater
Wymping
Gilbert Callen
Earl Woodcock
Stanchfield
Minnesota
Callen
Elbert Moore
Aubrey Christy
Wayne Christy
W.S.C.5
Glennie Dicks
Theresa and
Clara Brown
Maxine Sheldon
Emily Themp
Shanghai Iconium By Mrs Bort Rinehart Wedding Guests
Mrs Bennie Younker attended a social weekend in Arizona. Rex Overturf Cedar Rapids hosted Mr and Mrs Whitehead. Glenn Overturf and Nell Penfield visited. Comrie Walters wed Jim Knapp at the Little Brown Church. Timmy stayed with grandparents Jack and Nell Penfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie -Younker
Arizona
Whiteheads
Glenn Overturf
Rex Overturfs
Cedar Rapids
Nell Penfield
Comrie Walters
Jim Knapp
Panera
Little Brown Church
Timmy
Jack Penfield
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Moravia Union
Twa
C. A. and
H. K
Charity
Faltoca Publishers
Monroe
United States
Rags Ramblin
328 County
Selix
Leila
Nook
Turner & Son
Rathbun
Sale Pavilion
Albia
Iowa
Albia Bales Co
Karen Martin
John Huff
F.F.A. Steer
Seri
David Shelquist
Unionville
Russell Alden
Alice
States
Garner Cleaver
West
Floyd Gordon
Winston
California
Addie Hult
Eeeys
Ottumwa
Agency
Minnie Tharp
Clarence Green
Bloomfield
Newton
Gary
Danny Green
Jim Green
Roxan Underwood
Claude Underwood
Kay Lee Bond
Dwight Herrington
Metta Harrington
Jim Romans
Dale Riegel
Shorty Burger
Larry Walker
Pamela Morrison
Betty
Rose Blumer
Patty Blumer
Russell Brown
Roscoe Argo
Wayne Thompson
Bruce
Christy
Roy
Eapolis
Merle.Dicks
Ripeharome
Neil
Seog
Gary Frame
Norway
Clayton Sheldon
Monroe Co. Fair
George Rinéhand
Mary Lou Wake
Lake Wapello
Hannah Morgan
Cordiela Rinehart
Apendigs
Sid Gersid
Aineharts
George
Harrimond
Bentarville
Hart
Wla
Bansey
Johnie Scott
Bennett
Aubrey Christys
Hawk
Clyde Kirklands
Bert Rinehart
Mary Lou Rinehart
Lotta Ttumwa
Sandra Burkhalter
Glen Overturfs
Cindy
Cherry Wakefield
Elbert Holman
Lorena Lain
Dee
Harold Hawk
Iole Christy
Flora Printy
Richard Allen
Mark Aliens
David
Beanie Lonnie
Ugtil
Chatile Valefields
Bob Scieszingkin
Ette
Gerald “Rinehart
Shiela Fnehart
Bo Rinehart
Joe Hawk
Ronnie Selina
Aubrey
Chetty
Wayne Christys
Fay Scott
Bert Rinehams
Helen Schott
Centerville Park
John Morrow
Glen
Marlin More
Hartford
Bert “Rittenden
Mig
Morgan
Harts
Myra
Lloyd Shadley
Sally Whiteheed
Robbin Spencer
Haro
Ta Argo
Carl Tarbell
Claas
Angus Steer
Steve Suller
Esburg
Brown
M. Patrick
Gleason
Opt
Wate
Lee R. Benz No Poe
Rita Es ‘ Arti Agency
Tena
Yee Wayne
Ilance
Marke
Sida
Shanghai
Iconium
Optemetrist
Iqwa
Dial
Doe
Ford Service
Boys
Fesder
General Motor
Moravia Farm Service
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