Albia Festival Parade and 4 H Show Highlight Week
Albia expects large crowds for its 4 H Achievement show and fall festival this week. Livestock judging and sale take place later, with about 65 baby beeves 50 dairy heifers and 20 beef heifers shown. A 10 30 a m Saturday sale opens at the Albia sales barn. Thursday afternoon features a Moravia fire truck parade with Mayor Horner and the fire department. Free home talent show Thursday night and free stage performances Friday afternoon and evening plus a Moravia band concert Friday night.
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Albia
Moravia
P. K. Horner
Phyllis Rabuck Honored At Prenuptial Shower
A pre-nuptial shower for Miss Phyllis Rabuck of Coon Rapids was held at Mrs. Zell Callen’s home with hostesses and guests listing her mother Mrs Earl Rabuck and many local women. Activities included pencil games. bride’s trunk theme, and refreshments of ice cream, cherry cake and mints. The couple plans a marriage August 22 at the church in Coon Rapids.
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Phyllis Rabick
Coon Rapids
Ioravia
Zell Callen
Joan
A. Jeymoon
Aes
Busy Maidens 4-H Demonstration Tops At State
Busy Maidens 4-H team Donna Rogers and Carolyn Hawk won top honors with the "Hidden Compartments" demonstration at the Albia show. Leaders Mrs Warren Rouse and Mrs Ralph Turner will enter the state fair competition in Des Moines. Betty Vance won the style review and advances to the Des Moines fair. Urbana Doets club earned a blue ribbon for "Ts Your Hair Sad or Satisfying."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Donna’ Rogers
Carolyn Hawk
Warren Rouse
Ralph Turner
Betty Vance
Des Moines
Urbana Doets Club
Boya
Miss Lucille Daniels Plans Europe Trip This Summer
DEN Miss Lucille Daniels of Palo Alto California will spend time with her mother Mrs A A Daniels of Centerville and her brother Kenneth Daniels and family. She leaves New York City on August 15 as a delegate to the Second Inter riparements Conference in Copenhagen Denmark and the Fifth World Congress for the Welfare of Criples in Stockholm Sweden. She will visit Scotland England Holland and France before returning to California on September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Daniels
Palo Alto
California
A. A. Daniels
Centerville
Kenneth Daniels
New York City
Copenhagen
Denmark
Stockholm
Sweden
Scotland
England
Holland
France
Callen Reunion Announced for Moravia Park
The annual Callen reunion will be held Sunday August 26 in Moravia Park Secy Ann Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callen
Moravia Park
Secy
Ann Callen
Coulson Reunion Set for Centerville Park
The 25th Coulson reunion will be held at Centerville city park on Sunday August 19 1951. Mabel L Coulson is secretary.
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Coulson
Centerville City Park
Mabel L, Coulson
Centerville Park
Homebound after head on collision near Indianola
Richard Smith of Moravia and Kent Rasmussen of Kimballton were in a brutal head on crash on highway 92 ten miles west of Indianola while driving Laverty Seed Co trucks. Missouri pickup fled scene after the collision. Both men were injured and later released from Methodist hospital in Des Moines to recover at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Moravia
Kent Rassmussen
Kimballton
Indianola
Laverty Seed Company
Missouri
Smith
Methodist
Des Moines
Rassmussen
Richard
Main Reunion Held At Centerville Park
The annual Main reunion gathered at Centerville park with a noon basket dinner. In the business session C C Bud Waughop was elected president, Mrs Harry Woodward secretary, and Mrs Ray McCloud treasurer. The group voted to hold the 1952 reunion at Centerville park on the second Sunday in August, with many listed attendees from Mora via Exline and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park
C. C
Bud} Waughop
Harry Woodward
Ray McCloud
R. F. Main
Portland
Ore
Rosa Bettty
C. Waughop
Harvey
Frank Houser
Centerville
Mire
Cora Main
Lizzie Kelsey
M. P. Main
Harry ‘Woodward
Helma Tisue
J. B. Mc
Jess Gladfelder
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy Kay
Ronald Woodward
Karen
Pam
Georgie
Moravia
Leo Walker
Walnut City
Pete Bones
Dessie Dykes
Dickie
Mystic
Bertha Martin
Jerry Don
Bobbie Dean
Gary
Dale Sonnenburg
Ronnie
David
Carole
Cathie
Albia
Joe Martin
Judy
Sandra
Exline
Helen Main
St. Charles, Ill
Mra
Maxine Waughop Miller
Regina
Bloomfield
Horton Potts
Jis
Donald McCloud
Morvia
Notice of Art Fox closure for August vacation
The Art Fox will close in August for vacation. No specific dates or reopen information are provided.
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Art Fox
Moravia High School Opens After Decor Makeover
Moravia high school interior redone with pastel colors and new fluorescent lighting. Janitor John Laws and assistant Larry Kaster spearheaded repainting of rooms and hallways. Open house planned during Fall Festival afternoons. teaching vacancy to be filled by Aug. 20 at the next board meeting.
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Moravia High School
John Laws
Larry Kaster
Louvers
John Card
Moravia Softball Team Wins One Lose Two
Moravia’s softball squad played three games in a busy week. They beat Udell 3-8 with Dektar Dowd and Dick Johnson on the mound, two Udell homers by Alden and Starr. They then lost 9-0 at Unionville, with Unionville’s Cox and Purdum belting two homers. Next they fell to Unionville at home in a 10-7 defeat highlighted by two Unionville homers and heavy hitting.
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Moravia
Dross
Unionville
Cox
Purdum
Udell
Dektar Dowd
Dick Johnson
Alden
Starr
Donald Dowd
Kermit Gladfelder
John Deere
Blakesburg
Ottumwa Cubs
Mrs Ashby elected deputy president at Rebekah lodge
The Rebekah lodge met at the I O O F hall with Noble Grand Gladys Harsh presiding. Plans were made for a float with Bette Day Ruth Wilson and Mable Robb appointed. Mrs Raymond Ashby was elected district deputy president for the 4th district. Committees were named for visitation cards flowers draping endowment social refreshments reporter and guests attended during the social hour served ice cream pile and iced tea with Josephine Charity of Moulton as a guest.
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Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Noble Granth Gladys Harsh
Bette Day
Ruth Wilson
Mable Robb
Raymond Ashby
Noble Grand Harsh
Visitation
Gladste’ Pennington
Eva Firkins
Clara Irelan
Leila Spencer
Katherine Charity
Flowers
Pearl Black
Genevieve Morgan
Mabel Robb
Mildred Bishop
Fanchon Pfannebecker
Gretchen Ashby
Louemmsa Palmer
Thelma Hoffmaiten
Nell Utpey
Verda Hoffman
Mildred Sawyer
Mary Ellen Lathen
Lula Tillmont
Lula Tillment
Fern Hudgens
Josephine Charity of
Moulton
Food and Bake Sale Fundraiser by No 8 Class
The Method ist church class No 8 sponsors a food and bake sale Saturday at 1 00 p m at Nadine and George s store.
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The
Methodist Church
Nadine and George's
Moravia Debates Bond Plan For Fire Station Funding
Moravia council considers a $4000 bond for a new fire station but Des Moines bond firm says a 5 mill limit curbs issuance after recent legislative changes. With about $6000 already owed for roads, the town fears unfinished projects and seeks possible legal remedy or special session to allow higher bonding. Moravia officials push for relief to continue local improvements.
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Moravia
Centerville
Des Moines
Des Moines Bonding Company
Wall Station and Tarr Properties Sold Near Udell and Moline
The Chet Broshar real estate office reports three transactions. The Art Wall filling station and cafe on highway 60 sold to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kincade of Udell. The Kincades sold their 160 acre Udell farm to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Norton of Moline. The Tarr residence on highway 60 was bought by the Kincades. Possession set for September 1.
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Chet Broshar
Art Wall
Highway 60
Francis (Buck) Kincade
Udell
McDanel reunion set for August at Centerville Park
The McDanel reunion is scheduled for Sunday, August 19, at Centerville Park. All descendants and relatives are invited to gather for a day of memories, companionship, and shared photos.
Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Callen’s Home
Garden Club will meet August 22 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Callen. Homemade hats made from your garden and worn by each member will be the highlight of the gathering.
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Garden Club
Margaret Callen
Twentieth Century Club Marks Golden Anniversary
The Twentieth Century club celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Methodist church with a noon dinner hosted by members of the W.S.C.S. and guests. Attendees heard a history of the club, performances by Mrs. Earl Tuttle and Mrs. Wilbur Harris, and remarks by several members. Charter members Mrs. Halden and Mrs. Sharp were noted, and letters from former members were read. The club highlighted projects including funding the Moravia Public Library, park benches, and park trees, plus wartime charity work for a family in Holland.
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Twentieth Century Club
Methodist Church
Leonard Palmer
Lee Hiatt
C. C. Coulson
W.S.C.S
Earl Tuttle
Wilbur Harris
Cody Luse
J. W. Halden
W. R. Day
Louis Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Ferriday
T. B. Cameron
H. &. Glick
Hawk
Fairfield
J. E. Sharp
Centerville
M. H. Goeldner
Osceola
Earl Rabuck
Phyllis
Coon Rapids
Miss Rabuck
Jack Mathis
Parsons, Kas
Armstrong
C. B. Rayhill
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Halden
Sharp
Moravia
54th Boyer Reunion Held In Moravia Park
The 54th annual Boyer Reunion met at Moravia City Park due to rain. A basket dinner followed a short business meeting led by Earl Boyer, with officers extending for another year. New program chairperson and drinks coordinator were appointed, plans announced for the next reunion in Moravia City Park, and greetings sent to several named family members. About 104 attended, with the oldest members aged 82 and 79, including attendees from Webb Iowa, Peoria Illinois, Rockford Wisconsin, and Kansas City Missouri.
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Boyer
Moravia
Ear
Bill Woodward
Mike Criddlebaugs
Rockford
Jesus
Gene Boyer
John and
Jed
Charlene Burns
Clara Boyer Morrison
Frank Boyer
John Noland
Kansas City
Matt Boyer
George Noland
Good Lord
Paul Dean
Karen Kay Burns
Will Swaim
Webb
Iowa
Levi Swaim
Velma Gladfelder
Oss Whicker
Bertha Boyer Moffatt
Sam Boyer
Basha Foster
Lige Boyer
Anna Boyer Woodward
Judy Gladfelder
Ella Boyer Criddlebaugh
Santa Rosa
California
Harley
Arlene Woodward
Mike Criddlebaugh
Karen Jean
Donna Ruth Woodward
Membe
Boyer Criddlebaugh
Richard
Peoria
Ill
Carol
Margaret
Ella Criddlebaugh
Missouri
Glen Fowler Buys Guy Roberts Farm in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Glen Fowler of Centerville have purchased the Guy Roberts farm and plan to move at the start of the year. The Roberts have bought an acreage in Allerton.
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Glen Fowler
Guy Roberts
Centerville
Roberts
Allerton
Auxiliary meeting set for August 21 at Legion Home
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its meeting on Tuesday August 21 at the Legion Home. President Margaret Brooks and secretary Garnet McDonough announce the gathering.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Margaret Brooks
Garnet McDonough
Sec
Old Fiddlers Contest Planned For R E A Day
Moravia hosts R E A Day events with Governor Beardsley guest speaker at 2:00 pm. Morning Old Fiddlers contest offers 5 3 2 dollar prizes. Enter by Sept 1 via Moravia Union office. Afternoon features entertainment led by Frank Reynolds and others, with pageant and organ music. Saturday includes homecoming children’s day parade at 1:00, horse pulling at 2:00, and Eddyville game at 2:30.
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Moravia Union Office
Frank Reynolds
Ray Berry
Tracy Andrews
Betty Wells
Pearl Black
Moravia
Farm Bureau
Methodist
Albia Merchants
Eddyville
del Donahoo
Bert Turner
Art Fox
Albia's Lloyd Goode Wins State Plowing Meet
Lloyd Goode of Albia won the state plowing meet near Dakota City last Tuesday, earning $100 and a trip to Bethany Missouri for the national meet. Son of Mr and Mrs John H Goode, he joins Monroe county's history of sending champions to the national event, following Albia’s Tom Doughers who won last year and went to Ohio.
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Monroe County
Lloyd Goode
John H. Goode
Albia
Wong
Dakota City
Bethany
Lloyd
Goode
Tom Doughersty
Ohio
Charlotte McAninch Hosts Happy Helpers 4-H Club
The Happy Helpers 4-H club met at Charlotte McAninch's home on August 7. The meeting opened with the president calling the session and roll call recalling exhibit plans for Achievement Day. Joann Moore and Martha McCord demonstrated laying and cutting a pattern, then the pledge closed the meeting. Charlotte and her mother served refreshments.
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Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Charlotte McAninch
Joann Moore
Martha McCord
Charlotte
Hedrick Couples Welcome Two New Babies This Month
Mr and Mrs Dean Brain of Hedrick celebrate the birth of a baby daughter on August 14 with grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Swartz and Mr and Mrs Earl Brain of Hedrick. Separately, Mr and Mrs Dwayne Robinson welcomed son Craig Allen born Sunday August 12 at Ottumwa hospital weighing 9 pounds 13 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Brain
Hedrick
Harry Swartz
Earl Brain
Dwayne Robinson
Craig Allen
Ottumwa Hospital
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Kathryn McDanel
Dean Kaster
King Dean Kaster
Boyd Paxston
Thomas Proctor
Jerry Pettibone
Freddie DuVail
Jack Kaster
Bill Bishop
Bill Broshar
Wayne Wolf
Bob Carter
Jean Long
Derry Kaster
Joan Callen
Wendolyn Underwood
Onelta’ Whicker
Carole Broshar
Marilyn Hiatt
Margaret Steffen
Viola Hammond
Mary Lou McDonough
Janet ‘Charity
Joyce Martin
Phyllis Underwood
Mitzie Sawvel Bane
Phyllis Rabuck
Coon’ Rapids
Bill Harris
Evan Stroud
Ted Campbell
M. K. Blackman
Flora Jones
Fred Hammond
E.G. Hawk
Charles, Coffin
Mary Rose Main
Delma Veach
Georgianny Winslet
Kathleen Halden
Carole’ Broshar
Mitzle Oy Ieella Whicker
Mabel
Bertha Coulson
Ery Hiatt
Ira O'Boyer
Kenneth Condra
Almont
Fanchen Winsler
Taylor
Harry DuVall
Janet Broshar
Virginia Carter
Anna Callen
Margaret Johnson
Edna Mad Luse
Callen Reunion
Dwain Horn
Irving Hickman
Horn
Ashby
Beardsley
Gov
William S. Beardsley
Wall Station
Robert Tarr
McDanel
Nora Harn
Pasadena
Calif
Lester Jones
Upland
Sutherland
Seattle
Wash
A. G. Smith
Detroit
Mich
J. B. Sneed
R. D. McCauley
Webster City
Alfred Barker
C. €. Cullers
Paris
L. M
R.E.A. Day
Agans
Chariton Valley Cooperative
Chariton Valley Co-Op
Happy‘helpers
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