Local Boys Win Big at Monroe County Fair
Moravia 4-H members led the show with Donnie Bolin’s champion Charolais steer and reserve grand champion overall. Marty Massman’s champion Angus, Eddy Mosman’s reserve Angus heifer, Russell Peterson’s reserve Charolais steer, and Stuart McDanel’s blue ribbon Charolais all earned top ribbons. Additional honors went to Bobby Whitehead for projects and electrical demo, while local FFA youths Bolin and Tomlin captured multiple blue ribbons in market lamb and Angus classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennie Bolin
Monroe County Fair
Moravia
Monroe County
Donnie Bolin
Marty Massman
Angus Keifer
Eddy Mosman
Angus Heifer
Russell Peterson
Stuart McDanel
Angus
Histon Hustlers
Bobby Whitehead
Franklin Farmers Club
FFA
South Central Angus Association
Mike Tomlin
Appanoose Feeder Calf Sales Planned by Association
Appanoose county cattle producers plan three sales of calves and yearlings during fall and winter. Dates are October 15, November 12, and January 7 with consignments on prior Wednesdays. Membership automatic for anyone selling cattle. many calves and heifers will join breeding herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appangose
Appanoose County
Esef
Associa
Appanoose
Argo reunion set for August at picnic grounds
The annual Argo reunion will be held Sunday August 16 at the Argo picnic grounds. In case of rain the event moves to the conium Methodist church basement. Theresa Brown, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Conium Methodist Church
Rites Held Wednesday For Lynn Sweeden 34
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Turner Funeral Home for Robert Lynn Sweeden, 34, who drowned Saturday at Sand Springs. Born May 24, 1936, he was the son of Robert and Laura Sweeden. Survivors include three children, four brothers Ernest, Rosa, Arthur, Richard, Tony, and three sisters Wanda Fenton, Sue Jones, Rossie Mullinix. Burial was in Iconium Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Robert Lynnn Sweeden
Sand Springs
Sun'y
Lynn Sweeden
Robert
Laura
Lindsey Sweeden
Conium
Faron
Theresa
Ernest
Odebolt
Rosa
Arthur
Richard
Sioux City
Tony
Indianola
Wanda Fenton
Russell
Sue Jones
Cedar Rapids
Rossie Mullinix
Albia
Iconium Cemetery
Class of IM5 Holds 25 Year Reunion Saturday
The graduating class of 15 held its 25 year reunion Saturday evening with a supper at Kits Cafe in Albia. Mrs Yvonne Broshar of Centerville baked a 3 tiered cake. Those present included Mr and Mrs James Weinman Indianola Mr and Mrs Dale Laws Algona Mr and Mrs Eugene Cormeny Centerville Mr and Mrs John Marlin Jr Albia Mr and Mrs Bob Evans Cincinnati Mr and Mrs John Broshar Centerville Mr and Mrs Eugene McCrory Moravia Mr and Mrs Lyle Cloyed Moravia Mr and Mrs Delmar Dowd Moravia and Mr and Mrs Cart Tisue Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit
Albia
Yvonne Broshar
Centerville
James Weinman
Indianola
Dale Laws
Algona
Eugene Cormeny
John Marlin
Local Visits and Weekend Gatherings Reported
Mrs. Carolyn Kirkwood of Ft. Thomas and her brother Lloyd Hughes of Corydon visited her aunt Mrs. Melissa Felton Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Margery Tracy of Peoria left Aug. 5 to visit Mrs. Kenneth Schreiner in Liver more Calif. Mrs. Garnet Brain spent several days in Des Moines with her daughter and family the Leon Dagles. Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone spent the weekend at the D. D. Brede home in Iowa Falls. Gieselle and Gordon accompanied them home for a visit. A family gathering was held at the John Kelley home Sunday evening with homemade ice cream and cake. Those enjoying the evening were Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kelley, Linda and June, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kelley, Norman Rey and Clifton, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kelley, Hope, Judy and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Kelley, Barbara, Brenda and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Gom mer, Mike, Randy and Phillip, Mrs. LaVera Hon, Becky, Vickie, Lorrie, Larry and Valarie, and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kelley and Julie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margery Tracy
Peoria
Kenneth Schreiner
Livermore
Calif
Garnet Brain
Des Moines
Leon Dagles
Don Pettibone
D. D. Brede
Iowa Falls
Gieselle
Gordon
John Kelley
Leo Kelley
Linda
June
Norman Kelley
Norman Rey
Clifton
Russell Kelley
Hope
Judy
Mark
Herschel Kelley
Barbara
Brenda
Debbie
Laurence Gommer
Mike
Randy
Phillip
LaVera
Becky
Vickie
Lorrie
Larry
Valarie
Dennis Kelley
Julie
Moravia WI to Elect Two School Directors and Treasurer
Moravia community voters will elect two school directors and a treasurer at the Monday after Fall Festival in the Community building. District 1 covers Monroe and Urbana townships with Earl Rowley as current director. District 3 covers Taylor, Douglas and Walnut townships with Richard Harrington as current director. Lee Benz is treasurer. Nomination papers are available from Donna Spencer, secretary, and must be filed by August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Monroe
Urbana
Earl Rowley
Taylor
Douglas
Walnut Townships
Richard Harrington
Lee Benz
Donna Spencer
Board of Education
Moravia Centerville FFA to Join Lake City Rodeo Trip
Moravia and Centerville FFA chapters plan a joint trip to the Lake City FFA Rodeo on Saturday August 15. Three Moravia members Greg Mobley Craig Miller and Bill Adams have entered. They will depart Moravia High School at noon and return about 5 pm Sunday with an overnight camp at Twin Lakes. The group will tour Garst Farms in Coon Rapids Sunday morning. 17 Moravia members signed up and about 12 Centerville members are expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
FFA
Lake City
F.F.A
Moravia F.F.A
Greg Mobley
Craig Miller
Bill Adams
Hammond Reunion Brings Family Together at Albia Park
The Hammond family reunion was held Sunday at Albia park with a coop dinner. Attendees include Keith and Mrs Zellers, George and Mrs Hammond, Brian and Jeff Emery, Raymond and Tammy Christy of Ottumwa, Edd King of Mr Pleasant, Bill Moore and Bryant Clavin, Paul and Truman Moore of Centerville, Connie and Carol Fenton and Stephen and Dwight Fenton, Patty Sandra and Earl of Melrose, Earl Fenton of Plano. The next reunion is planned for the second Sunday in August at the Chariton River Brushy community building in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Albia
Coop
Keith Zellers
George Hammond
Brian Emery
Jeff
Raymond Christy
Tammy
Ottumwa
Edd King
Truman Moore
Centerville
Connie
Carol Fenton
Stephen Fenton
Dwight Fenton
Patty
Sandra
Earl
Melrose
Earl Fenton
Plano
Chariton River
Brushy
Wilson Reunion Held at Moravia Park on August 16
The 60th Wilson reunion is scheduled for Sunday at Moravia park. Nell Rousseau serves as secretary and will handle arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Moravia Park
Eighteen dead stumps removed from Moravia park
Moravia park workers removed eighteen dead elm stumps this week using modern machinery. Moravia Fall Festival president Charles Turner notes seating may need rearrangement due to the loss of the circular stump seating, but the park now looks nicer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Moravia
Charles Turner
Summer church schedule details at two churches
The record lists worship and Sunday school times for Ce iesveputa Church of the Nazarene with Rev E J Strong and Pastor Larry Smith along with a Grace Circuit schedule at United Methodist Church led by Rev Thomas W Woodin. It notes Grace Grace Moravia services with John Guthrey lay leader and an upcoming WSCS meeting on Wednesday August 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Grace
Fairview Moravia
Grace John Guthrey
WSCS
Wesley Chapel WSCS Meeting Schedule
Virgil Dooley the lay leader announces Wesley Chapel WSCS will meet on Thursday August 20th at 1 30 p m in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
WSCS
Fairview Church Service Led by Robert Foster
Robert Foster, lay leader, will conduct the Fairview church service. A special notice reminds attendees to bring Betty Crocker coupons for "Project Retta" as funds aim to reach over 800,000 for all eligible donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Church
Robert Foster
Betty Crocker
Salem Methodist Schedule Highlights Weekly Services
Reverend L B Desdrick leads Salem United Methodist Church with Pastor Guy Argo as Church School Superintendent. Sunday activities include church school at 10 am, worship at 11 am, and evening service at 8 pm. Wednesday features Bible study and prayer meeting at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
L. B. Desdrick
Guy Argo
Moravia Salem Church Services Timings
Iconium United Methodist Rev L B Deadrick worship at 9 30 am 10 30 am church school 8 pm evening service at the Salem church in Moravia led by Pastor Donald Whitehead
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deadrick
Donald Whitehead
Salem Church
Moravia
Weekend Visits and Travel Among Local Families
Mrs. Marion Woodward and daughter Natalie joined Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward for Sunday dinner. The Foster and Weston families visited the Gordons. Blanche Graham of Centerville stayed with sister Mrs. Warren DuVall. Whit tier residents Norman Kelley and family spent a week with John Kelley, then headed to Wichita to visit a daughter. Max McDonough hosted guests and attended a civic development judging meeting in Marshalltown. Joyce McDonough and Denny Rosdail joined from Cedar Rapids for a weekend at the McDonough home. The McDonoughs and Don Johnston of Raytown left for a Mackinac Island vacation. Melissa Felton and family attended the funeral of Viola Williams in Atchison, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Woodward
Natalie
Harry Woodward
Olin Foster
David Weston
Lester Gordon
Blanche Graham
Centerville
Warren DuVall
Norman Kelley
Norman Ray
Clifton
Whittier
Calif
John Kelley
Wichita
Kansas
Max McDonough
Marshalltown
Leo Kelley
Linda
June
Cabool
Joyce McDonough
Denny Rosdail
Cedar Rapids
Don Johnston
Raytown
Mackinac Island
Upper Michigan
Melissa Felton
Harry Felton
Bill Callen
Atchison, Kans
Felton
BE. L
Viola) Williams
Moravia Garden Club to Dine with Senior Citizens
Moravia Bluebird Junior Garden club members join Senior Citizens for a cooperative dinner on Twereday August 13 at 12 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bluebird Junior Garden Club
Senior Citizens
Twereday
Al senior band notice on uniform costs and dates
Senior band members should bring rests for band uniforms on Thursday and Friday August 13 and 14 during registration. Fee is three dollars for band and one dollar fifty for twisters.
Opening School Activities Schedule
Opening activities begin August 13 registration for 9th and 10th graders. August 14 registration for 11th and 12th graders. August 19-20 teacher workshop. August 21 teacher workshop bus drivers and cooks meeting. August 24 first day of school. September features include band boosters, Labor Day no school, athletic promoters, FFA officer school at Moulton, Fall Festival no school, school board election, teacher in service, Scout night, football games at Hedrick and Lamoni, board and pot luck events, County Institute no school, SCA meeting, and other district activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Moulton
Hedrick
Lamoni
City Park
County Institute
Warren
SCA
Services Held For Edward Robinson
Edward Robinson 71 of Rt. 1 Blakesburg died Friday at Monroe County hospital after a cancer illness. He was born May 17, 1889 near Brompton, son of Horatio and Amanda Wilson Robinson. Survived by wife Frances DeTar. son De Wayne. daughters Dweena Sandifer and Deena Lee Hoffman. 11 grandchildren. 5 great grandchildren. brothers W Ells Robinson Otumwa and Francis Robinson Salisbury. sisters Mabel Kelso Malvern Lula Hiatt Moravia Sara Pool Indianola. Lifelong farmer and Urbana Township clerk ten years. member Blakesburg Benedict Odd Fellows. Funeral Sunday at Knedler Funeral Home Blakesburg with Donald Plum. burial Eslinger cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Robinson
Rt. 1
Blakesburg
Monroe County Hospital
Mr. Robinson
Brompton
Horatio
Amanda Jane Wilson Robinson
Frances DeTar
DeWayne
Dweena Sandifer
St. Paul
Minn
Benedict Odd Fellow Lodge
Knedler
Donald Plum
Eslinger Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Expressions of Sympathy
The family expresses sincere thanks for acts of kindness in their sorrow. Special gratitude goes to Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Avera, the hospital nursing staff, friends, neighbors, and the Wednesday club for serving lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Avera
Weekend visits and military family news from Midwest towns
Mr and Mrs Darrell Caster Pam and Junior of Albia and Mrs Selma Caster of Moravia returned Tuesday after a week with Floyd Caster in Walker Minnesota. Sgt and Mrs Larry Irwin left August 9 for Fort Meade Maryland after a 30 day furlough. Sgt Irwin arrived home July 8 after a year with the 196th Lib Am Div at Chu Lai Vietnam. John Knudson visited with Grant Tadlock and Carl Tisue in Macon Missouri for the Valerie Aulbom and Steve Steinbeck wedding, grandson of Neal and Mary Burton of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Caster
Pam
Albia
Selma Caster
Moravia
Floyd Caster
Walker
Minn
Larry Irwin
Fort Meade
Maryland
Sgt. Irwin
Chu Lai
Vietnam
Dave Lund
Cherokee
Harry Woodward
Harold Mason
Lunds
Woodward
Robert Wells
Montana
C. H. van Meter
Ft. Myers
Fla
Grace Veach
Mary
Richard
Joellyn Veach
Ot‘iumwa
H. Knudson
West Des Moines
Bob Swanson
Angie
Ankeney
John Knudson
Grant Tadlock
Carl Tisue
Macon
Valerie Aulbom
Steve Steinbeck
Steinibick
Neal Burton
Washington
Fall Festival Plans Progressing For Annual Event
Booster Club meeting set for Thursday at Rathbun lake at 7 p.m. All are asked to meet at the boat ramp area northwest of the administration area, bring a sack lunch. The annual Fall Festival is planned for September 10 11 12 with details to be discussed at the August gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbun Lake
Debra VanDorin graduates from LPN schooling
Debra VanDorin will graduate Thursday evening after completing the Licensed Practical Nurse program. Parents and daughters attended the pinning at Ottumwa Tech, and she will start work at St. Joseph hospital in Ottumwa on August 24. Moravia Fall Festival details outline Sept 10 to 12 events, parade, tractor pull, football game, stage shows, and advance carnival ticket sales led by Wells and Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah VanDorin
Sylvan VanDorin
Marie
Annette
Ottumwa Tech
VanDorin
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Moravia
Hedrick
Wells
Ron Woodward
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Golden Trubadors
Larry Brooks
Ivan Harsh
Don Bolin
Moravia High School
Vanetah Tubaugh
Wanda Tomlin
Coulson Reunion Brings 29 Relatives Together in Moravia
The 44th Coulson reunion gathered at Mabel Coulson’s home Sunday August 9 with 29 relatives present. A noon dinner followed by a short business meeting led by President Roger Coulson. Eight births, two weddings and no deaths were reported. The group chose to host next year’s reunion in Moravia. Attendees included Elton Bauman and family from Brown City Michigan Ethel Bauman Morris Des Moines Evert Coulson and others from Knoxville Ames New Sharon Centerville Albia and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Mabel Coulson
Roger Coulson
Moravia Park
Knoxville
Ames
Arthur Swan
New Sharon
Osa Kirkham
Bernard Dicks
Albia
Bethel McDonald
Bernice Coulson
Grace Caldwell
Centerville
Mintia Shoemaker
Lillian
Elsie Callen
Moravia
Algia Derbys to Note 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Algia Derby of Albia will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday August 23 at Kendall Place in Albia from 2 to 5 PM. Friends and relatives are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algia Derby
Albia
Kendall Place
Visitors fill Des Moines and surrounding homes weekend
Michael Davis of Des Moines ended a two week vacation with his grandmother Mrs. Alva Cridlebaugh. Des Moines guests included Mrs. Ruby Davis and Roger, and Mrs. Myrtle Herrling. Indiana visitors Dr. and Mrs. William E. Bishop Brenda and Bradley came for a visit with Mrs. D. E. Dishop. California and Oregon guests Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Reeves and families and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilder and family. Long Island visitors Dr. and Mrs. John R. May came to see their mother and grandmother Mrs. D. E. Bishop. Des Moines residents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dayle and Mike spent the weekend with Richard Ray. Ja McDonough family hosted Sunday after noon callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Davis
Des Moines
Alva Cridlebaugh
Ruby Davis
Roger
Myrtle Herrling
William E. Bishop
Brenda and
Bradley
Indianapolis
Ind
D. E. Dishop
Garnet Brain
Sadie Railing
Robert E. Reeves
Glendale
Calif
Jim Wilder
Coquille
Ore
Wilder
Linda Reeves
John R. May
Huntington
Long Island
New York
D. E. Bishop
Leo Dayle
Mike
Richard Ray
Ja McDonough
Mullins Elected Treasurer for UI Home Economics Group
Mary Joyce Mullins of Moravia has been elected treasurer of the University of Iowa chapter of the American Home Economics Association for 1970 71. She will be a junior at UI this fall and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Cyn Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Joyce Mullins
Moravia
University of Iowa
American Home Economics Association
Mary Joyce
U of I
Cyn Mullins
Air Medal for Bates in Vietnam Air Support
Army Specialist Four Leonard F. Bates 21 son of Mr and Mrs Floyd W Bates Route 3 Albia recently received the Air Medal near An Khe Vietnam Bates earned the award for meritorious service while participating in aerial flight in support of ground operations He is a team leader with Company D 2nd Battalion 4th Infantry Div 35th Infantry Bates entered the Army in March 1969 and received basic training at Ft Polk La He holds the Combat Infantryman Badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard F. Bates
Floyd W. Bates
Route 3
Albia
An Khe
Vietnam
Spec. Bates
Viet- Halt
4Th Infantry
35Th Infantry
Ft. Polk
Local Births and Family Announcements in Monroe County
Parents Mr and Mrs Richard Perry welcomed a son Scott Ray born August 12 at Monroe County Hospital Albis weighing nine pounds Grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Scott and Mr and Mrs Raymond Perry Also listed are Michele Lyon daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Rotter born August 6 weighing nine pounds three ounces with three brothers and grandparents Opal Van Burin Bernice Rotter Atmata and Mrs Birdie Mainig Also mentions Steven son of Sittupic J Logan and Paul i Laver Cridlebargh with Mac Hatier in fragmented notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Perry
Monroe County Hospital
Albis
Scott Ray
Walter Scott
Raymond Perry
Ray Rotter
Marenzo
Michele Lyon
Opal van Burin
Bernice Rotter
Atmata
Birdie Main
Sittupic
Logan
Steven
Paul i Laver
Mac Hatier
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Theresa Brown
Carolyn Kirkwood
Ft. Thomas, Ky
Lloyd Hughes
Corydon
Hammond Reunion
Nell Rousseau
Secy
Booster Club
Rathbun
Gee Vandorin
LPN
Algia Derbys
U. of I
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