Moravia Firemen Begin Second Phase Of Instruction
Moravia fire department members progress to Phase II after completing Phase I with four three hour sessions. Jay Stevens of Centerville leads training on driver hose ladder practices and water use. Fire chief Carl Hiatt and 15 others received Phase I certificates from Mayor Keith Chelsing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jay Stevens
Centerville
Keith Chelsing
Carl Hiatt
Denny Rosdail
Wm. Woodward
Dale Cox
Jerbld Luse
Jerry Bobtenz
Larry Brooks
Paul Witt
Paul Spencer, Jr
John Houser
James Murdy
Sylvan VanDorin
Donald Huisman
Richard Perry
John Spencer
Billy G. Robinson
Stevens
Fire Service Extension
Iowa State University
Appanoose County All Stars Second in State Showdown
Greg Overturf son of Center Valley residents starred as winning pitcher in two games for Appanoose County Little League All Stars, including an 8-2 sectional win with a homer. The Moravia team, led by local roots, pushed hard but finished second after a 2-0 state final loss to Davenport. Centerville clinched state by defeating Moravia, Albia, Fairfield, Bloomfield, Oska loosa, and Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greg Overturf
Ronald Overturf
Centerville
Appanoose County
Albia All Stars
Oskaloosa
Appanoose County Stars
Davenport
Iowa
Centerville Stars
Moravia
Albia
Fairfield
Bloomfield
Storm Lake
Ron Woodward
Glen Overturf
Whisler Reunion Held Sunday at Centerville
The 48th annual Whisler reunion was held at Centerville city park on Sunday Aug. 4. Grace by Herb Dorow opened the co op dinner. Vernon Burger was re elected president for the next reunion. Grounds committee named Ruth Hopkins Herb Dorow and Vernon Burger. Next year’s reunion is set for the first Sunday in August 1975 at the Centerville park. Attendees included Lester Powell Robert LeRoy Burger Vernon Burger Ruth Hopkins Susan Walker Lucky Mishler Edith Hiett Martha Ransom Herb Dorow Ora Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville City Park
Herb Dorow
Vernon
Ora Powell
Vernon Burger
Ruth Hopkins
Lester Powell
Robert LeRoy Burger
Susan Walker
Lucky Mishler
Edith Hiett
Martha Ransom
Rogers Celebrate 57th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rogers of Hawk Springs Wyoming marked their 57th anniversary with an open house hosted by their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs George Sayers of Cheyenne. Rogers migrated to Wyoming in 1914 and wed Mae Cline on July 28 1917 in Cheyenne. They have three children Charles R Rogers Donald W Rogers and Betty Jean Sayers with out of town visitors including Thomas Medlin and family from Colorado Springs. An outing to the Antique Display of old cars followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Ralph Rogers
Hawk Springs
Wyo
George Sayers
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Albia
Little Bear
Mae Cline
Charles R. Rogers
Orchard Valley
Donald W. Rogers
Pinedale
Betty Jean Sayers
Thomas Medlin
Colorado Springs
Colo
Thistlewall-Powell Wed At Mt Arrat Church
Thistlewall of Centerville and Powell of Tacoma were married at 2 p.m. Saturday August 3 at Mt Arrat church east of Centerville by Rev. Margie York. The bride wore blue with white mums. reception for 65 guests followed at the groom’s relative Vernon Burger home. The couple will reside in Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thistlewall - Powell
Ferne Thistlewalt
W. Washington
Lester F. Powell
Tacoma
Wash
Mt. Arrat
Centerville
Margie York
Bloomfield
Kenneth Longley
Edith
Herb Dorow
Shelly Burger
R. Vernon Burger
Vernon Burger
Linda Power
Ramona Walker
Cheryl Houser
Mrs Mearl Walter Breaks Hip in Home Accident
Mrs Mearl Walter fractured her hip after a fall at home Saturday. Mrs John Wilson of Sycamore and Mrs George Simons of Hinsdale visited her, and she underwent surgery Monday at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville with her hip pinned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walter
John Wilson
Sycamore
George Simons
Hinsdale
Meart Walter
Walter
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Des Moines Guests Attend Callen Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Local residents hosted a dinner in Des Moines honoring Dale and Ethel Callen on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Attendees included families from Norwalk Ohio Center ville Perry Ames Milwaukee and Des Moines plus relatives W Dayton Denny Craig and Sherri Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hitchcock
Red Oak
Indiana
John Packard
Norwalk
Ohio
Donald Dowd
Ina Miller
Delmar Dowd
Edrie Phillips
Ardis Walter
Neil Penfield
Cary McCoy
Jim Knapp
Katrina
Bob Dayton
Centerville
Dale Callen
Des Moines
Callen
W. Dayton
Perry
Bill Dayton
Denny
Ames
Craig Callen
Milwaukee
Wis
Bruce
Sherri Callen
Kenneth Daniel
Eddie
Anna Phillips
Alberta Benz
Mintia Shoemaker
Eva Tucker
Elizabeth Anderson
Goldie Weston and Forrest Sutcliffe Wed in Double Ring Ceremony
Goldie Weston and Forrest Sutcliffe were married at the groom’s home Saturday evening at 6 pm in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Money Miller. Attendants included the bride’s son Larry Weston and daughter-in-law Sue Weston. Guests from Centerville and Plano, Iowa and nearby towns attended. A two-tier pink and white cake, pink roses, and lace decor accompanied a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Weston
Forrest Sutcliffe
Money. Miller
Larry Weston
Sue Weston
Danny Weston
Diane Weston
Exie Fenton
Carol Bailey
Elizabeth Little
Rev Deedrick in Ottumwa Hospital Seeks Prayers
Rev L B Deedrick is a patient in Ottumwa hospital room 238 awaiting surgery within days and asks for prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deedrick
Ottumwa Hospital
L. B. Deedrick
Lee Hiatt Suffers Stroke. Wife Rushed to Des Moines Hospital
Lee Hiatt, patient at Veterans hospital in Des Moines, suffered a stroke Monday. Mrs Hiatt traveled to Des Moines Tuesday to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiatt
Des Moines Hospital
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Moravia United Methodist Summer Schedule
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists summer worship at 8:30 a.m. at Salem and 10:30 a.m. at Grace with Mrs. Julian Campbell of Bloomfield delivering the sermon. Salem Church School Superintendent Dave Harris notes an August 14 UMW meeting at 1:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Grace Church hosts a August 14 Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study at 6:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia United
Salem United Methodist
Dave Harris
Wed
U.M.W
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenz
Camp Meeting Schedule at Nazarene Church West Des Moines
On Sunday August 1 the Church of Nazarene D R Uhies lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Morning Services at the camp grounds with a camp meeting at 10 and 12:30 p.m. a pot luck meal, 2:30 p.m. ordination service by Dr Stows, and a 7:00 p.m. camp meeting. Also notes evangelist Rev Albert Neuschwanger and James Bohl on August 14 at 7:30 p.m., a missionary meeting with South America study, August 15 prayer and fasting at noon. transportation call 724-3649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Nazarene
D. R. Uhies
Des Moines
Stows
Albert Neuschwanger
James Bohl
South America
Barbara Uhles
Teenium United Methodist Worship Service Notice
Reverend L B Deedrick leads the morning schedule with Pastor Donald Whitehead at 9 30 am and Rev John Lewis of Centerville delivering the message. Church School follows at 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teenium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
John Lewis
Centerville
Progressive Club Holds Co op Supper Sunday
The Progressive Club hosted a coop supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar. A social evening followed with gifts awarded to Winifred Schrodt and Ralph McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Paul Broshar
Winifred Schrodt
Ralph McDonough
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Cecil Tadlock
The Twentieth Century Reading Club met Cecil Tadlock Tuesday afternoon with ten members and three guests. Roll call featured household hints. Members signed a card for Winnie DuVall. Phyllis McDanel read Whatever Happened to the Old Fashioned Sabbath. Cora Stocker spoke on Laser Beams May Become Death Rays. Arlie Wilson presented Mother Writes to Her Son in Service. Violet Perry read When the Magic Died and Inez Campbell closed with a poem. Next meeting set with Wilma Whicker on Sept. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Cecil Tadlock
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Winnie DuVall
Phyllis McDanel
Cora Stocker
Arlie Wilson
Violet Perry
Inez Campbell
Wilma Whicker
Argo Reunion Set for Moravia Park Attendance
The Argo reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 18, at Moravia city park due to Honey Creek State park closure. This notice notes a location change for attendees and invites former members to gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARGO
Moravia
Honey Creek State Parc
Lockman Reunion at Moravia Park Event
A Lockman reunion is set for Sunday August 11 at Moravia Park. A coop dinner will be held at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Moravia Park
Coop
Thank you for kind acts during our bereavement
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. John Wm. Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Schultz express gratitude for flowers food and other expressions of sympathy received during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
John Wm. Johnson
Loren Schultz
Enockson Weinman Wedding at West Bend Iowa
Howard Smith traveled to West Des Moines to join his son Richard and family then attended the wedding of grandson James Richard Weinman and Edith LaRee Enockson in West Bend Indiana. Edith is daughter of Virgil O Knockson of West Bend and works for American Republic Insurance. James H Weinman of Indianola is the grandfather. The couple plans to reside in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enockson-Weinman
West Bend
Howard Smith
West Des Moines
Richard
James Richard Weinman
Edith LaRee Enockson
Virgil O.'Knockson
Grandview College
Des Moines
American Republic Insurance Company
Weinman
James H. Weinman
Indianola
Drake University
Albertson-Callen Reunion Held in Bradley Park Centerville
The 27th Albertson-Callen reunion gathered July 28 in Bradley Park Centerville. Officers elected for the coming year were Hollis McConahay president and Joan Moore secretary-treasurer. Dozens of attendees from multiple states celebrated family ties with extensive attendance across generations. The 1975 reunion was set for the fourth Sunday in July at Bradley Park in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertson-Callen
Bradley Park
Centerville
Hollis McConahay
Joan Moore
Frank Spencer
Harvey
T. Jay Albertson
Becky
Green City
Earl Albertson
Marla Kay
Gary
Jerry Carr
Albla
Haley Scott
Allen H. Welch
Excelsor Springs
Winfield
Elbert Moore
DeWayne ‘Moore
Jan
Melrose
Floy Barron
Winigan
Clinton Albertson
Numa
Orrin Callen
Stuart Lynch
Rhonda
Rick
Rod
Bloomfield
Steve Thomas
Fairfield
Mark Callen
Ankeny
Dwight Clark
Todd
Timothy
Iowa City
Charles Turner
Myra
Pam
Edith Callen
Joyce Christy
Moraine
Lloyd Clark
Donald Clark
Jett
Beth
Columbus Jct
Walter Bristol
Waco
Nebr
Fern Callen
Albcia
Wiley Baird
Ottumwa
Earl Woodcock
Stanchfield
Minn
Marvin H. Callen
Praire’ City
Eva Callen
Lara Holtom
Chariton
Helen Albertson
Kansas City
Howard Calkin
Oregon
Beef promotion referendum set for August 12
Towa cow calf producers and beef feeders vote Aug 12 on a proposed checkoff referendum to raise funds for promotion education and research to expand sales of towa produced beef. Voting in Gary M Petersons Albia office 8 am to 5 pm with a refund option within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Gary M. Peterson
Peterson
East Benton
Albia
East
Iowa Beef Industry Council
Brackett Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The Brackett reunion was held Sunday in Moravia park. Attendees included Eleanor Gibson and Howard of Des Moines Jo Harold Turner Sim Howell Mystic Charles Barnes Bill Barnes Albia Wilson Leonard Ottumwa Bruce Deskin Lafayette Virgil Johnson Barbara Robinson. The afternoon was spent visiting and taking pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackett
Moravia Park
Frank Gibson
Eleanor Howard
Des Moines
Harold Turner
Sim Howell
Mystic
Charles Barnes
Bill Barnes
Albia
Wilson Leonard
Ottumwa
Bruce Deskin
Lafayette
Virgil Johnson
Barbara Robinson
Football players require Wednesday physicals at high school
All high school and junior high football players must have physicals on Wednesday Aug 14 at 10 00 at the high school gym Dr Avera will give physicals from 10 00 to 11 00 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avera
Women's Softball Off To Good Start Moravia
The Moravia women's softball team opened with a 22-1 win over Cincinnati on July 20. Saly Martin fanned 16 with three walks, while Martin and Robin Spencer went 5 for 5. Self and Martin each homered as the team scored in all innings except one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cincinnati
Saly Martin
Martin
Robin Spencer
Lois van Zante
Janiece Self
Dee Dee Gray
Self
Appanoose 4-Hrs Advance To State Dress Revue
Linda Wilson, 17, Moravia, leads Appanoose County at the 1974 Iowa State Fair 4-H Dress Revue with a plaid hooded wool coat and green wool slacks. Finalists will be chosen August 24 on the Plaza stage. County livestock judging team Julig McDanel, Jeff McDanel, Dale Haines, Bob Mitchell coached by Marvin Martin, appear August 21. Livestock entries include beef projects by Mike Eddy, Randy Eddy, Terry Ellis, Brant Massman, Gary Stickler, Douglas Moore, Craig Sebolt. market beef events August 16 8:00 am and August 17 2:15 pm. horse show August 15 9:00 am with Julia McDanel Patti Pearson Lori F Clark Kelly Dickerson Robin Dickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Wilson
Jay Wilson
Moravia
Appanoose County
Doris Steele
Linda
Iowa
Plaza
Chicago
Simplicity Pattern Company
Applnoose County
Julig McDanel
Jeff McDanel
Dale Haines
Bob Mitchell
Marvin Martin
Appanoose 4-H
Mike Eddy
Randy Eddy
Terry Ellis
Brant Massman
Gary Stickler
Douglas Moore
Craig Sebolt
Horse Project
Julia McDanel
Patti Pearson
Lori F. Clark
Kelly Dickerson
Robin Dickerson
Weddings Bring Many Out-of-Town Guests to Marion Woodward Home
Guests attending Marion Woodward's daughter's Aug 30 wedding hailed from Colorado and multiple states. Local and extended Woodward family members from Missouri Nebraska Kansas and Iowa joined the celebration at the Marion Woodward residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Woodward
Robert Woodward
Steven
Stacey
Gordon Woodward
Kellie
Kevin
Denver
Colo
Gary Woodward
Alynn
Cameron
Bruce Woodward
Albia
Ahen Mason
Chillicothe
Don Utley
Summersville
Mikee Harshbarger
Norfolk
Nebr
Ronald Petersen
Tilden
Pat Untersher
Ravanna
Michael Petersen
Brian
Lincoln
David Utley
Osceola
Mark Utley
Clarrisa
Silver Creek
Jack Wagner
Osmond
Jack Frost
Shirley
Joan
Russell
Kan
John Frost
Robin Dryden
Jerry Frost
Debbie Shrooten
Emporia
Carol Frost
Topeka
Lisa Paul
Rock Island
Frank Woodward
Harry Woodward
Bill Woodward
Family
Molravia
Young Married Couple Seriously Injured In Propane Gas Explosion
Mr and Mrs Bob Hiatt were seriously injured in a propane gas explosion at their Woodward farm home near Moravia on Monday night. Bob suffered about 12 percent burn coverage and Natalie about 21 percent. They were married the prior Saturday at Moravia Grace United Methodist Church. Fire department and Woodward assisted. Iowa City hospitals to treat burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hiatt
Woodward Farm
Miller Church
Moravia
Unionville Road
Natalie Hiatt
Bob
Albia T Hospital
Natalie
Iowa City
Hiatts
Woodward, Jr
Moravia Grace United Methodist Church
Carl Hiatt
Marion
Lafe Wm. Woodward
Rogers Reunion Held at Moravia Sunday
The annual Rogers reunion took place Sunday August 4 at Moravia community building with a cooperative noon dinner and a business meeting led by president pro-tem Wendell Mardy. Officers elected for the coming year were Vera Kruger president Wendell Murdy vice president and Enid Keeton secretary. Attendees included Vera Kruger Red Wing Minn Mary Watkins Williamsburg Lois Fox Promise Ia and many Murdy Keeton and Newcomb family members among others. The next reunion will be the first Sunday in August at Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Moravia
Wendell Mardy
Vera Kruger
Wendell Murdy
Enid Keeton
Red Wing
Minn
Mary Watkins
Williamsburg
Lois Fox
Promise
Frank Rogers
Georgia Sievers
Avoca
Bill Freimuth
Julie
Des Moines
David Murdy
Michelle
Derby
Conn
James Murdy
Stacey
Lester Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Tom Keeton
Stephanie
Marion Keeton
Alicia
Georgia Frank
Trivol
Ted Richardson
Davenport
James Newcomb
Broken Arrow
Okla
Byron Newcomb
Raytown
Mildred Newcomb
Elmer Post
Dan
Nancy
Nevada
Steve Zogimen
Springfield
Ellen Karr
Warrenton
Roger Blosser
Mr. Young
Rockford
Tlk
Des Moines Couple Visits Moravia for Weddings and Family
Mrs Frances Ashby and daughter from Des Moines called in Moravia on business. Mr and Mrs Clair Hiatt from Albuquerque New Mexico spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Lula Hiatt and attended the Woodward Hiatt wedding Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ashby
Des Moines
Moravia
Clair Hiatt
Alberquerque, N.M
Lula Hiatt
Woodward- Hiatt
Moravia Garden Club Meets at Buck Creek Cafe
The Moravia Garden Club met July 31 at Buck Creek Cafe with hostesses Mrs. Ivan Harsh and Mrs. Oliver Brown lee. Thirteen members and seven guests attended a 9:00 a.m. brunch before a tour of Fantastic Arts Gift Shop led by Mildred Bradley and Carol Kerr. The next meeting is planned for August 15 to attend the New York Flower Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Buck Creek Cafe
Ivan Harsh
Oliver Brownlee
Mildred Bradley
Carol Kerr
New York
Natalie Woodward and Bobby Hiatt Wed At Grace Methodist
Natalie Woodward-Bob Hiatt were married Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Moravia. The couple, with Rev. Dennis Uhles officiating, highlighted a ceremony featuring formal gowns, family attendants, and a reception for 225 guests. The bride, a 1972 Moravia graduate and medical institute alumna, works as a lab technician. the groom, a 1971 graduate, works for Iowa Southern Utilities. They will reside on a farm east of Moravia after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Natalie Beth Woodward
Marion Woodward
William Woodward
Bobby Dean Hiatt
Carl Hiatt
Moravia
Grace United Methodist
Debble Scott
Jean Ann Rouse
Susan McDanel
Richard Chapman
Mike Grinstead
Dennis Spencer
Randy Scott
Larry Hiatt
Lois Woodward
Shelli Woodward
Steve Jones
Linda Woodward
Mary Kay
Mikee Harshbarger
Norfolk
Nebr
Rock ‘Estland
Newman Grove
Osmond
Lincoln
Tilden
Ravana
Silver Creek
Topeka
Emporia
Russell
Kan
Chillicothe
Summersville
Cameron
Englewood
Littleton
Colo
Minneapolis
Moravia Community High School
Iowa Southern Utilities
Centerville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moravia Firemen
Appanoose CO. All Stars
Whisler
Diane
Danny
Unionville
Olin Foster
Russell Burns
Leon Burns
Paul Burns
Lester Gordon
Blanche Kincade
Earl Fenton
Donald Kirkland
Delbert Vendenburg
Plano
Gail Bailey
Moulton
Brownie Johnson
Duane Payer
William Swain
Seymour
Harvey Miller
Teddy B. Close
Cindy Brinegar
Linda Houser
Elaine Luse
Karen Huisman
Georgia Hayden
Dolly Kirby
Judy Cox
Debbie Kelley
Loretta DuVall
Kay Glosser
Junior Scott
Bussay
Appanoose
Hilton Hustlers
Monroe County
Sheela Schneider
Angus Heifer
Marty Massman
Miss Schneider
South Central Angus Association
Lona Bolin
Hilton
Union
Natalie Woodward
Grace Methodist
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