Nominations For Co op Election Here
Nominations have been completed for the board of directors of the Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative. The election will be held in connection with the Moravia fall festival on Friday, Sept. 11. District No. 1 Appanoose county nominees include Earl Boyer Moravia Ralph Spencer Moravia Lloyd Brown Moravia all incumbents and Delmont Moffet Mystic Albert Moore Melrose and Richard Tubaugh Moravia. District No. 2 Monroe Marion and Wapello counties nominees are Leo Beary Lovilia Leonard Vance Albia Carl Van Zante Moravia all incumbents and Kenneth Hinton Albia Max Lewis Albia. District No. 3 Wayne county nominees are Howard Vincent Russell and Robert Coulter Allerton incumbents and Ralph Vandell Allerton and Harold Hickie Promise City. District No. 4 Lucas county nominees Cecil Hawkins Russell incumbent and Ellsworth Miller Russell.
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Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Moravia
Appanoose County
Earl Boyer
Ralph Spencer
Lloyd Brown
Delmont Moffet
Mystic
Albert Moore
Melrose
Richard Tubaugh
Monroe
Marion
Wapello
Leo Beary
Lovilia
Leonard Vance
Albia
Carl van Zante
Kenneth Hinton
Max Lewis
Wayne County
Howard Vincent
Russell
Robert Coulter
Cecil Hawkins
Ellsworth Miller
Band Mothers Club Meeting at Schoolhouse
The Band Mothers club met at the schoolhouse Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ron Woodward presiding. Watermelon refreshments were served by committee members Mrs. Cecil Coulson Mrs. Hershahe Johnson Mrs. Leona Burger and Mrs. Leslie Deedrick.
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Band Mothers Club
Ron Woodward
Cecil Coulson
Hersahe Johnson
Leona Burger
Leslie Deedrick
Eddyville Approves 700000 Bond for New School
Eddyville Community school district voters approved a 700000 bond issue for a new junior high and senior high school building. The outcome was 395 yes and 189 no in the recent election.
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Eddyville Community
Clara Weidman Breaks Leg in Home Fall in Worthington
Mrs. Clara Weidman, recovering from a cerebral hemorrhage in Worthington Minnesota, fell at her apartment Friday and broke her leg below the hip. She underwent Saturday surgery to insert a pin. Her sister Meg, Frank Wilson, remains with her.
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Clara Weidman
Worthington
Minn
Meg
Frank Wilson
Jolly Dozen Gather With Mrs Elsie Adams
The Jolly Dozen club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Elsie Adams. Prizes in rock were won by Clara Trelan, Mrs Birdie Main, Mrs Ray McCloud and Mrs Mamie Du. Refreshments of ice cream topped with strawberries, cookies and orange drink and coffee were served at the close.
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Jolly Dozen
Elsie Adams
Rock
Clara Trelan
Birdie Main
Ray McCloud
Mamie du
Hospital thanks from Billy Callen to supporters
Billy Callen expresses gratitude to everyone who sent flowers gifts and cards during hospital stay and after returning home noting their appreciation for the kindness shown.
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Billy Callen
New Concrete Pavement Method in Appanoose County
New concrete pavement technique used south of Exline on a 414 mile county farm to market road. Seven inch thick and 22 feet wide slabs are formed without traditional forms, plastic wrap cures the surface, and a central steel rod spacing is used for strength. Central Construction Co. of Indianola leads the project at about 40 000 dollars per mile with daily progress of half a mile or more.
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Exline
Misouri State Line
Appansose
Centerville
Central Construction Co
Indianola
Gary Charity Goes to Fort Knox for National Guard Training
Center Ville note reports Gary Charity departed Saturday night for a two week summer training with the National Guard at Fort Knox Kentucky. He will be away through mid month and is stationed in Center Ville in the local readership.
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Pic
Gary Charity
Center Ville
National Guard
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
A girl born July 33, 1959 in Albia to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Comstock is named Darlene Vanessa with birth details and grandmothers listed. Mr and Mrs John Zajec welcome twin daughters Dane Anne and Judy Kaye at Albis hospital weighing 5 lb 11 oz and 5 lb 12 oz. family location noted two miles north of Moravia on highway 60.
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Albia
Cecil Comstock
Darlene Vanessa
Margaret Comstock
Cora Means
Melrose
John Zajec
Albis Hospital
Dane Anne
Judy Kaye
Zajecs
Ralph Tuttle
Moravia
Booster Club Meeting and Festival Meeting
Regular booster club gathering is set for tonight at the Methodist church. A fall festival planning session follows the booster meeting with all invited to participate.
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Booster Club
Methodist Church
Moravia Softball Drops Opening State Tourney Game
Moravia softball was defeated by Prairie City 7 to 5 in the opening round at Boone last week after leading 5 to 0 after the first inning. Errors in late innings hurt Moravia as upcoming games against Ottumwa, Plano, and Sigourney are scheduled for the week ahead.
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Moravia
Prairie City
Boone
Ottumwards
Plano
Sigourney
Local 4-H'ers Win At Albia Show
Monroe county 4-H fair closed with livestock auction. 119 head of steers and 19 beef heifers shown in an outstanding baby beef show. Grand champion and reserve exhibited by Shirley and Mary Ryan of near Melrose, both Angus steers. Grand champion sold to Hy Vee for 40.00 per hundredweight. reserve to Albia Sales Co. for 33.50. Other qualifiers advanced to state fair include Jeanne Hawk for dress, Mark VanZante and Kenneth Ellison for boys demonstrations “Suit Yourself,” Ellison grand champion pen of three market lambs, VanZante three blue ribbon swine.
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Monroe County
Monroe
Ryan Sisters
Shirley
Mary
Near
Melrose
Albia Sales Co
Union
Jeanne Hawk
Urbana Doers Club
Mark VanZante
Kenneth Ellison
Hilton Hustlers
Aries VanZante
Terry Kaster Injured in Bicycle Accident
Terry Kaster son of Mr and Mrs Orph Kaster was injured Tuesday evening when he lost control of his bicycle and struck a large front window of the Freeman Johnson home. Glass cut his left arm requiring several stitches.
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Terry Kaster
Orph Kaster
Freeman Johnson
Kaster
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service will be at Grace Methodist Church on Wednesday August 19. A coffee dessert at 1 15 p m precedes the program and the annual Christmas party.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Grace Methodist Church
Miss Rinehart Attends Homemaking Conference
Miss Arlene Rinehart, homemaking teacher at Moravia schools, left Monday for Ames to attend a state Homemaking Conference at the Memorial Union from Monday through Thursday. Topics include public relations, guidance and adult programs with speakers Laura Lane, Farm Journal associate editor, and Mrs Winifred Jardine, Deseret News and Telegram food editor.
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Arlene Rinehart
Moravia
Ames
Memorial Union
Laura Lane
Farm Journal- Farmers Wife
Winifred Jardine
Deseret News and Telegram
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wilson Reunion Held in Moravia Park on August 16
The annual Wilson reunion is set for Moravia Park on Sunday August 16. Attendees are expected from local families and former residents, with plans for fellowship and sharing memories.
Coulson Reunion Set for Centerville Park on August 16
A notice states the Coulson reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday August 16. Details are limited but the event is confirmed for that date and location.
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Coulson
Centerville Park
Callen Reunion at Moravia Park on August 30
The Callen reunion will be held at Moravia park on Sunday August 30. 34-21
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Moravia Park
Van Dorin Reunion in Moravia Park
Van Dorin reunion set for Sunday in Moravia park with all relatives invited. Mrs. Jeanne Caster is secretary. Mr. and Mrs. H. Knudsen and children left for Cedar Rapids after a week visiting Mrs. Knudsen’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Veach. Jan Knisep stayed longer in the area.
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van Dorin
Moravia Park
Jeanne Caster
H. Knudsen
Cedar Rapids
John Veach
Jan Knisep
Special Services At Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel meetings next week at 8 pm
Evangelista Don and Bel Launstein of Holt Michigan will hold Evangelical services at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church each evening starting Sunday August 16. Don Launstein a Taylor University graduate and evangelist will preach nightly with Bel Launstein drawing chalk pictures and leading a children's meeting. Open to the public. Community invited.
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Evangelista Don
Bel Launstein
Holt
Michigan
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Don" Launstein
Taylor University
Indiana
Bel” Launstein
Bel
Don
Local church schedules and revival services listed
The article lists Sunday school times and worship services for multiple churches. First Christian Church under Pastor Donald Plum and Superintendent Mrs Birdie Main holds 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. Communion with officer elections and sermon. Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel also show morning worship, Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and revival meetings led by Evangelist Don Launstein and Ben Launstein. Moravia hosts Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with sermon by Don Launstein, plus a 7:00 Methodist Youth Fellowship and 8:00 evening service in the Park with Rev Plum. The Ladies Aid quilting group meets Wednesday afternoon at the church.
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First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview
Dean Tomlin
Don, Launstein
Wesley Chapel
Fred Lindley
Don Launstein
Don
Ben Launstein
Moravia
Delmar Dowd
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Plum
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev F A Richardson pastor leads Sunday school at 9 00 am and 10 66 am morning worship with Rev L B Deedrick message Union services in the park at 8 00 pm Wednesday 19 11 06 Ladies Aid dinner monthly meeting 8 00 pm Mid week Bible study prayer at the church Boys and girls fellowship Thursday afternoon Jeanne Hawk home rides from church 1 30 pm
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl van Zante
L. B. Deedrick
Ladies Aid
Boys and Girls Fellowship
Jeanne Hawk
Church Notice: No Sunday Services August 16
The Nazarene church lists Rev. H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. No services Sunday August 16. Union service in the park August 16 with Rev. Donald Plum speaker. Wednesday evening Hour of Prayer. next service August 19.
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H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Donald Plum
Monroe 4-H Steers Enter State Fair Show
Eighteen baby beeves from Monroe 4-H are expected to enter the Iowa State Fair show. The steers include animals from Connie and Max Mc Aninch of Moravia.
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Monroe
Connie
Max McAninch
Moravia
New Town Completes Second Well After Wedge Obstruction
Drifters failed to remove a large steel wedge dropped into New Town's test well last week. On Wednesday a second well was completed five feet east of the first, 126 feet deep, with sand pumped and test pumping expected soon. Drillers deem it a good producing well.
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Hale
George Irelan Dies At Colorado Sunday
George H. Irelan aged 66 died in his sleep Sunday at his home in Yuma Colorado from an apparent heart attack his wife discovered the death in the morning He lived most of his life near Moravia and Colorado for 40 years He leaves wife Pearl one daughter three grandchildren and several siblings Funeral services are set for Thursday at 11 am in Yuma with relatives from Moravia attending including Elvin Stocker and son Bobby Bill Johnny and Clara Trelan
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Clara Irelan
Mettie Roland
George H. Irelan
Yuma
Colorado
Mr. Irelan
George
Moravia
Pearl
Elvin Stocker
Lester Bradshaw
Ottumwa
Bill
Johnny
Clarence
Valparasso
Ind
George W
Lizzie Trelan
Bobby
Clara Trelan
Local Entries Win At County Fair
At the Appanoose county fair the grand champion baby beef was an Angus steer shown by Kenneth Lain of Mystic. Reserve champion was a Hereford shown by Donald Hampton. Champion ribbon in FFA went to Donald West's Angus calf. FFA dairy division champion was Ronnie Kehrberg with his Shorthorn heifer, who also won the daily showmanship award. Nellie Argo won a red ribbon in the girls senior style review. Connie Roblenz earned four red ribbons in intermediate, and Dianne Judge won red in junior. Mrs. Harley Tisue, Mrs. Ira Boyer and Mrs. Ben Williams won many flower show prizes. Diane Kincade won a first in junior sewing. Mrs. Cody Luse won prizes in embroidery, cutwork, knitting, rugs and quilts, and comforters. Harley Tisue also won several Swedish weaving prizes.
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Appanoose
Kenneth Lain
Mystic
Donald Hampton
FFA
Donald West
Ronnie Kehrberg
Ronnie
Nellie Argo
Connie Roblenz
Dianne Judge
Birthday thanks from Jennie Pollard
Mrs Jennie Pollard expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for flowers gifts greetings and prayers during illness at St Joseph hospital Centerville and after returning home May Gods blessings be with you all.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Jennie Pollard
Thanks for cards and kindness during convalescence
Mrs Wayne Thompson expresses gratitude to friends for nine cards and acts of kindness while recovering from surgery.
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Wayne Thompson
Construction Starts Tuesday On New Telephone System Here
Construction work began Tuesday on a distribution system for the new dial service by Town Illinois Telephone Co. Heavy equipment moved north of Iconwm toward Kegin. Cable burying started at the Lloyd Ammons farm about five miles north of Tconium with about 24s miles laid. The far end features a single pair buried along the road. near town the cable will upgrade to 2, then 6 pair. Evans Construction Co of Early, Iowa, oversees work with office at the Standard Oil station on highway 60. Nixon Engineering Co sends four men to supervise. The Iowa-Illinois company stores much wire and gear in the Schreiner building on the east square.
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Town- Illinois Telephone Co
Iconwm
Kegin
Lloyd Ammons
Tconium
Evans Construction Co
Early
Iowa
Standard Oil Station
Highway 60
Nixon Engineering Company
Iowa-Ilinais Company
Schreiner
Main Reunion At Moravia Park Draws Local Families
The annual Main reunion was held at Moravia Park with a noon basket dinner. Almont Main was elected president, Mrs. Jess Gladfelder secretary, and Mrs. Early Main treasurer. Attendees included Jo(e) Russell, Clarence Main, Sherelyn and Judy Main, Forest Hiatt, Gaekle family, Otha Main, W C Coulson, Marlene Cole, E B Main, Donald and Mary Kinney, A R Main, John McAninch, Verda Argo, C C Waughop, Donald McCloud, A O Main, Jess Gladfelder, Ben Jones, Ray McCloud, Harry Woodward, Oss Main, Lewis Rouse, Forrest Main, and visitors Janet Keeton and Tommy Murdy relations.
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Moravia Park
Almont Main
Jess Gladfelder
Early Main
Joe Russell
Grand Island
Nebr
Clarence Main
Sherelyn
Judy
Kansas City
Forest Hiatt
Newton
R. A. Gaekle
Otha Main
Oskaloosa
W. C. Coulson
Marlene Cole
Udell
E. BE. Main
Knoxville
Donald
Mary Kinney
Des Moines
A. R. Main
Albia
John McAninch
Melrose
Verda Argo
C. C. Waughop
Centerville
Donald McCloud
A. O. Main
Ben Jones
Ray McCloud
Harry Woodward
Oss Main
Moravia
Lewis Rouse
Forrest Main
Appanoose County Taxes Rise Sharply Across Area
A 1560s tax receipt from R W Dodd’s Moravia farm shows total taxes of 6 85 for 253 acres. State 1 80, county 3 60, school 1 20, road 0 25. wages then were about 25 to 50 cents daily. The note weighs on modern costs vs. historical living standards.
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Appanoose County
Moravia
Roscoe Pennington
Union
R. W. Dodd
Grandfather Dodd
Moravia FFA Boys Win Big at County Fair
Moravia FFA team dominated the Centerville County Fair with multiple prizes led by Ronnie Kehrberg who earned 32 dollars for a Milking Shorthorn cow and heifer. Winners include Donald West, Clarence Ballanger, Jerry Boblenz, Glen Phillips, and the Moravia FFA chapter for top fruit displays and best apples.
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Moravia Ffa
Centerville
Ronnie Kehrberg
FFA
Donald West
Angus
Larry Dayton
Moravia F.F.A
Moravia High School
Church Dinner Menu for Wednesday August 19
Menu lists fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy corn applesauce slaw rolls butter pie coffee iced tea. U B church invites diners to enjoy a Wednesday meal featuring hearty comfort dishes and beverage options.
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U. B
Thanking friends after hospital stay and birthday cards
A note expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters tabs and other acts of kindness during a stay in Monroe county hospital and after returning home along with thanks for many birthday cards.
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Monroe County
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Mother Club
Eddyville
Wilson Reunion
Callen Reunion
Church of the Nazarene
George Irelan
Dial
Iowa- Illinois Telephone Co
Iconium
Telephone Construction Company
Iconlim
Janet Keeton
Leonard Palmer
Tommy
James, David
John Murdy
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