Five Nominated In School Election
Nominations closed Thursday for the school election on Sept 1 with five candidates for two local board seats. From District 1 Gordon Massman G E Luse and Jerry Boblenz. District 3 Clell McDanel seeks re election and Betty Cridlebaugh files. James Senior runs for County Board of Education. Area XV Community College nominees: Dean Easter Moravia Richard Kelley Percy Norris and Robert Rich Center ville Norris seeks re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Massman
G. E. Luse
Jerry Boblenz
Clell McDanel
Betty Cridlebaugh
James Senior
County Board of Education
Area XV Community College
Dean Easter
Moravia
Richard Kelley
Percy Norris
Robert Rich
Centerville
Norris
Funds Approved For Solid Waste Plan in Four Counties
The Farmers Home Administration approved nearly 1 million dollars in loans to the Chariton Valley Regional Services Agency to develop an area wide solid waste collection and disposal system across Appanoose Lucas Monroe and Wayne Counties. Funds will buy landfill sites and collection equipment with a 30 year repayment at 3,649 percent interest. A final planning study is required before construction begins, with a target operation date set for 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Appanoose
Lucas
Monroe
Wayne
Chariton Valley Regional Services Agency
William Scherie
William F. McGrath
Melrose
McGrath
Regional Services Agency
Appanoose County
Lucasounty
Monroe County
Wayne County
Rathbun
Iowa
Planning Commission
Steven F. Laughling
The
Wilson Pickup Stolen From Westside Home
The four wheel drive Chevrolet pickup owned by Paul Wilson was taken Saturday night from near Grace Methodist church west of town. It was discovered missing mid morning Monday and found Tuesday in Albia with no apparent damage. Sheriff’s deputies have no suspects at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wilson
Grace Methodist Church
Wilsons
Albia
Sheriff's Office
Bridal Shower Honors Alice Stanley Friday
In Moravia the community building hosted a bridal shower for Alice Stanley fiancée of Patrick Graham of Albia. Guests played games with prizes awarded to Alice. Hosts and sister helped, gifts were opened, and refreshments featured a lavender table, yellow streamers, purple hearts, a cake and cloud punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Moravia
Alice Stanley
Patrick Graham
Albia
Alice
Pat
Joyce Stocker
Judy Rogers
Janet
Rogers Reunion Held at Moravia Sunday
The 29th Rogers reunion gathered 43 people at the Moravia community building on Sunday, Aug. 4 for a noon basket dinner followed by visiting and photos. A short business meeting elected Wendell Murdy president for next year with officers Mrs. Art Kruger and Mrs. Neal Fox as president and secretary treasurer. The reunion will be on the first Sunday each August and return to Moravia. Attendees included families from Trivoli Knoxville Moravia Prole Davenport Albia Des Moines Warrenton and several other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Frank
Georgia Rogers Frank
Trivoli
Robert Watkins
Williamsburg
Raymond Murdy
Velta Davis
Letah Staley
Moulton
Nelli Bundy
Linyd Shilling
Knoxville
Lester Murdy
Land
Leonard Palmer
James Murdy
Stacy
Trenton Wilson
Moravia
B. A. Freimuth
Des Moines
Robert White Jr
Prole
Ted Richardson
Davenport
Mildred Newcomb
Nancy Post
Nevada
Art Kruger
Red Wing
Minn
Ellen Karr
Warrenton
Marion Keeton
Tom Keeton
Wendell Murdy
Albia
Melvin Rex Murdy
Rock Island, TH
Neal Fox
Promise City
Local visit list as Mystic families attend Roger Reunion
Holly Kay Smith and many relatives visited in Mystic from Monday to Wednesday and joined a Sunday Roger Reunion with Mrs Mildred Smith Mrs Ellen Karr of Warrington Mo Mrs Mildred Newcomb Nancy Jane Post of Nevada Mo joining Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer and others. Alan Tisue returned from Fredricksburg Va with relatives. Carl Tisue called on Cliff Tisue under hospital care. Nellie Barnett from Ottumwa attended a bridal shower for Alice Stanley with Clifford Stacker family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Kay Smith
Mystic
Mildred ‘Smith
Ellen Karr
Warrington
Mildred Newcomb
Nancy Jane Post
Nevada
Leonard Palmer
Lester Murdy
Wendell Murdy
Roger
Alan Tisue
William Brooks
Brian Easter
Fredricksburg
Carl Tisue
Cliff Tisue
Lutheran
Mearl Walter
Frank Wilson
Mabel Coulson
Sylvia Hiatt
Maurice Walter
Marchelle l
Sylvan van Dorin
Nellie Barnett
Ottumwa
Clifford Stacker
Alice Stanley
Karla Scott and Mike Tomlin Exchange Nuptials
Miss Karla Jan Scott daughter of Carl Scott and the late Mildred Scott of Unionville Iowa became the bride of Mike Tomlin son of Dean and Mrs. Tomlin of Moravia Iowa Friday July 20 at 7 30 p m at Grace United Methodist Moravia in a candlelight ceremony with 125 guests Reverend Wallace Palmer officiating The Rev music included organ and a hymn as the couple knelt at the altar The bride wore a black length gown and was given in marriage by her father The bridal party included Pat Lockman maid of honor Landis McCarthy bridesmaid and Mary Noe Meson of Osceola a bridesmaid niece of the bride The groom was supported by Mike Mason Osceola as best man Dean Tomlin brother of the groom and Ron Cloyed friend of the groom A reception followed in the church parlor with a four tier cake and family hosts Boyd Paxson and others The cake was decorated in red and white with roses and roses buds A punch service and refreshments followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karla Jan Scott
Carl Scott
Mild‘s Scott
Unionville
Mike Tomlin
Dean Tomlin
Moravia
Wallace Palmer
Moravia Grace United Methodist Church
Ted Cochran
Jim Cochran
Susan Dooley
Steve Woodin
Pat Lockman
Landis McCarthy
Mary Noe
Meson
Oskalooss
Flower Wild
Mike Mason
Osxuiousa
Dean Totnha
Ron
Boyd Paxston
Grouma Indother
Fred McBride
Kayla Tom
Miss Par
Liete Fenivan
Regitk Wouge
Buck
Earl Swifts To Note 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Earl Swift of Route 2 Albia will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Iconium United Methodist church on Sunday August 19 from 2 to 4 p m Relatives and friends are invited to attend They were married August 18 1923 at the Christian Church parsonage by Rev Harris They have two daughters Thelma Long and Carolyn Wilson and three grandsons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Swift
Albia
Iconium United Methodist Church
Earl E. Swift
Freda B. Dicks
Christian Church Parsonage
Harris
Iconium
Clair
Thelma) Long
N. Ard St
Duane
Carolyn) Wilson
Route 5
Church Calendar at West Des Moines Camp Meeting
The Church of the Nazarene lists events for Sunday August 12 including Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. A noon basket dinner follows on the campgrounds with a 2:30 p.m. service by Dr. Gene Phillips and musical guests. The final camp meeting service is set for Wednesday August 15 at 7:30 p.m. A Missionary Meeting opens the new year and a Thursday August 16 prayer service is at noon. Transportation provided by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
West Des Moines
Gene Phillips
Jim
Rosemary Green
Marion Woodward
Lincoln
Moravia United Methodist Parish Summer Schedule Revealed
The Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Pastor Wallace Palmer lists worship at Salem at 8:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. with church school at both Salem and Grace and worship at Grace. Salem’s Dave Harris serves as Sunday School Superintendent. Guest speaker Mrs Julian Campbell of Bloomfield will speak at 9:30 A.M. on Aug 12. Bible study and prayer meeting begin Aug 15 at 7:30 P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Grace
Salem United Methodist
Dave Harris
Julian Campbell
Bloomfield
Grace United Methodist Notice of Aug Services and Events
Grace United Methodist announces TOPS club at 9 30 a m on Aug 9 Aug 12 Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 30 with guest speaker Mrs Julian Campbell of Bloomfield Junior MYF at 6 30 Aug 15 Men s Breakfast and Bible Study at 6 41 a m United Methodist Women and Rebeces Circle meet at 7 30 p m Ray Charity guest sharing slides of his trips All welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tops Club
Julian Campbell
Bloomfield
MYF
United Methodist
Rebeces
Ray Charity
Keoulam Walted Methodin Rev Deedrick Service Notice
Rev L B Deedrick Pastor Donald Whitehead leads the Keoulam Walted Methodin congregation with a Waersup Service at 10 30 am and Church School scheduled for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keoulam
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Argo Reunion and Afegia Peat Update
Argo reunion invites participants to August gathering at Huey Green State Park. Event centers on resthedowt to the reso lute with plans for shared memories and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Reunion
Wilson Reunion Sparks Hopeful Family Gathering
A Wilson reunion brings together relatives from multiple branches, including Ufhe and Ween Peoloud Me AL kee, as Whiftuie Ye attends and shares details about the gathering. Local organizers emphasize reconnecting ties and preserving family histories for future generations.
Band Members Rehearse August 21 And 23 At High School
Band members are to rehearse on August 21 and 23 at 7 30 p m in the high school band room. Please bring instruments and any music. Mr Don Adelpoh is the new band instructor and expects a busy start to the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Adelpoh
Booster Club Coop Supper Meeting Set for Aug 9
The Moravia Booster Club will host a coop supper and regular meeting on Thursday evening August 9 at 6 30 p m in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Coop
Public Meeting On Sewer Monday Night In Town
A public meeting is set for Monday evening August 13 at 8 p.m. in the library room at the high school. Citizens and property owners may hear explanations of legal channels and procedures for the sewer construction project. An attorney will explain steps and grounds for action. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pene
Senator Dick Clark to Visit Centerville for Open Office Hours
Senator Dick Clark announces public office hours in Centerville Appanoose County on Monday August 13 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m in the Provostive Officer's Room at the County Courthouse Residents may discuss government problems such as social security veterans benefits and loans or share views on pending legislation No advance appointment required Clark plans similar visits across the state during the Senate August recess aiming to cover 25 counties this period Local guests featured at a separate Sunday supper include Gerald Stocker Ottumwa Jim Rogers and James McGee with Clifford Stocker and Joyce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Clark
Appanoose County
Appanoose County Court House
Centerville
Clark
Senate
Fall Festival Parade Theme Chosen For This Year
The Fall Festival Parade selects "From the Good Old Days" as the theme and invites entries. Parade committee leaders Mr and Mrs Bill Burkland Mr and Mrs Dean Kaster and Mr and Mrs Denny Rosdail urge participants to start planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Burkland
Dean Kaster
Denny Rosdail
Social News Roundup of Moravia and Surrounding Areas
Brigot Rogers of Salem visits Moravia with Jim Rogers family and joins multiple gatherings across Albia Ottumwa Knoxville Des Moines and Des Moines area relatives. National Guard duty at Camp Ripley cited for James and Milo McGee. various guests attended family reunions and dinners over the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigot Rogers
Salem
Jim Rogers
Moravia
Clyde Canny
Ottumwa
Joyce Stocker
Donald McGee
Albia
James
Milo McGee
National ‘Guard
Camp Ripley
Minn
Gerald Stockler
Centerville
Brigot
James McGee
Clifford Stocker
Herbert
Main
Dwight Main
Sheila
Charles
Tonya
Gary Main
Christy
Des Moines
Opal van Dorin
Amana
Ray Rotter
Rick
Kevin
Alan
Machette
Blairstown
Robert Gregson
Denise
Dennis
Diana
Deep River
Ron McCaleb
Rochester
Lois Fowler
Des ‘Moines
Gaylord Main
Glen Fowler
Birdie Main
Auld Park
Knoxville
Harry Tisue
Dawn Darran
Waterloo
James Wilson
John Grenfell
Richard Tubaugh
Harald Kimberling
Linda Clark
R. S. Faber
David Lewis
Monroe County Hospital
Marshall Perry
Brite Seth
Kirksville
iMo
It's Go For Fall Festival Sept 13 15 1973
The 1973 Fall Festival plans include free lamb barbeque on Thursday night, a contracted carnival, a parade with the theme From The Good Old Days, sheep dog exhibition, new events like male jumping and chain saw contests, frog jumping, children's parade, numerous exhibits, and church dinners. Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative will hold its annual meeting Saturday during the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bolin
Charles Turner
Bill Burklands
Iconium Church
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Udell revival attendance and Hedgecock reunion noted
Good turnout at Udell revival services with Bréthern sharing. The Hedgecock family honored Dotty Hedgecock and Marcy Dahn at a park reunion. Howard Burkland and wife visited Karen Parker in Iowa City hospital. Lelia Whisler traveled to Colfax to see Golda Wheeler then returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell
Bréthern
Jordan
Hedgecock
Dotty Hedgecock
Marcy Dahn
Howard Burkland
Karen Parker
Iowa City
Lelia Whisler
Golda Wheeler
Colfax
Zola Saum
Mary Stark
Jeff
Bethany
Okla
Mabel Hickam
Lincoln
Nebr
Erma Winans
Zelma Cushman
Centerville
Faber Family Co-op Dinner Recalls Community Gatherings
Mr and Mrs R S Faber and relatives including Bob Faber Butch Martin Don Klampe Genevie Kalvng and Bessie Donovan shared a co-op dinner last Saturday with Dallas Faber and Nadine. It being a socially warm event highlighting local family ties and neighborly links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Faber
Bob Faber
Butch Martin
Don Klampe
Genevie Kalvng
Bessie Donovan
Dallas Faber
Nadine
Band Mothers Meeting Notice
Band Mothers will meet Tuesday afternoon August 14 at 1 00 p m All members urged to attend.
Van Sickel Hanes Unite in Marshalltown Church wedding
Miss Janet Marlene Van Sickel daughter of Ells and Mrs Van Sickel of Albia wed Joseph Paul Hanes Jr son of Mrs and Mr Hanes of Kinderhook Illinois at First Assembly of God Church Marshalltown Saturday evening Rev Donald Hawkins officiated with David Stafford and Myrna Hays as attendants. The bride wore a detachable veil and headpiece of daisies with bouquet of white daisies. Best wishes and reception details followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Marlene van Sickel
Ells van Sickel
Albia
Joseph Paul Hanes, Jr
Joseph BP, Hanes
Rr. 1
Kinderhook
Assembly of God
Marshalltown
Donald Hawkins
Assembly of God Church of
Ft. Madison
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Karla Scott
Grace Church
Earl Swifts
Church of Nazarene
D. R. Uhles
Moravia United
Grace United Methodist
Ray Hudson
Foster
Wilson Reunion
Gerald Stocker
jOttumwa
Hrngot
Ibio
Joyce
Mrs. Webb Mullins
van Sickel - Hanes
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