Hammond Reunion Held Sunday at Centerville Park
The annual Hammond reunion gathered at Centerville city park on Sunday August 12 with a basket luncheon and swimming. Attendees included Rick and Rebecca McKinley Creston Stephen and Carol Fenton Chariton Donald and family Otumlwa Paul and Barnard Moore Centerville plus relatives from Melrose Plano and Oskaloosa The 1974 reunion is planned for the second Sunday of August at the same park with Kenneth Martin and family visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Centerville
Rick McKinley
Creston
Stephen Fenton
Chariton
Dennis. Dillon
Debra
Brian Emery
Jeff
Terry
Donald Hammond
Ottumwa
Jerald Fenton
Carol
Dwight Fenton
Patty
Sandra
Earl
Melrose
Paul Moore
Barnard Moore
Earl Fenton
Plano
Birth notice for Harley Rominger daughter at Albia hospital
Mr and Mia Harley Rominger welcomed a daughter born Wednesday August at Albia hospital weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents listed include Mia and Mes Carl and Merl Uf Murgee. Names appear garbled in the text but indicate the newborn and family ties.
Virgil Espys Honored for Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Friends of Mr and Mrs Virgil Espy celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday evening July 28 at the Lake Havasu Trailer Park recreation hall in Amigo They were married on Mrs Espys eighteenth birthday fifty years ago in Walnut City Indiana The couple moved from their farm to the West Coast to work in shipyards during World War II leaving Berkeley California after 28 years in May 194? to live at Lake Havasu City Arizona Their children reside in Kankakee Illinois One granddaughter lives with her husband and family in Germany Mrs Wilma Whicker of Moravia is a sister of Mr Espy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil
Espy
Lake Havasu
Kankakee
Germany
Wilma Whicker
Moravia
Lockman Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The 44th annual Lockman reunion was held at Moravia Park on Sunday August. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burton Elsa DeLong Mr and Mrs Marve Lockman Kathy Lovkan Mr and Mrs Ralph Fisher M Wilson Leonard Mr and Mrs Lockman Clara Irelan Mr and Mrs Chris Bogert Mr and Mrs Norris OConner Shel Rip and Ranay OConner Vin Snocker Mr and Mrs Max Hammond Jep Lockroan Mr and Mrs Ced Jer Mary Pale Nir aid Bus Ralble Kobysene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockman
Moravia Park
Harold Burton
Elsa DeLong
Wid
Marvel Lockman
Kathy Lovkan
Ralph Fisher
M .Wilson Leonard
Sbockman
Clara Irelan
Chris Bogert
Norris O'Conner
Shel Rip
Ranay O'Conner
Snocker
Jand
Max Hamnond
Ahh iClark
Jep Lockroan
Ced Jer
Mary Pale
Nir
Aid Bus rRalble Kobiysene
Wilson Reunion Notice Seeks Attendees
Aug plan noted with a call to former Wilson family members. The notice mentions a gathering date and a modest contribution of $9, inviting relatives to reunite and share memories.
Public Meeting on Moravia Street and Sewer Problems
About 75 residents attended a Moravia high school meeting to discuss restoring street conditions amid sewer construction. County officials outlined paving delays, cost estimates, and the need for extra compaction work, with the group supporting council action against the contractor and bondsman to push for early pavement and street improvements on East and North streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Delmar Dowd
Carl Evans
County Board of Supervisors
Highway No. 5
Unionville
Elmer
Paul Wilson
Keith Cash
Flh.a
Cash
Mervin Ellison
Wilson
Concensus
North Street
Attormeny Agaist
John Wilson Cited For Life-Saving Rescue
John Wilson and his wife Anna Belle were walking near their Sycamore Ti home when a cave-in buried three youths. He rushed to aid, two were pulled free, and the third was rescued after rapid mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions. The fire department and hospital treated the injured boy as neighbors praise the lifesaving act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saravian
Sam Wilson
Sycamore
John
Annabelle
Sycamore Po
Fie
Albert Veach Dies After Stroke in Dallas Texas
Former Moravian Albert Veach suffered a stroke on Friday Aug 10 after going to work with his son in law Dean Wintermute. He was taken to Dallas for hospitalization where he died early Saturday morning. Funeral services were held in Klondike Tex with brief services at the Little Chapel in Phoenix before burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
Dean Wintermute
Dallas
Texas
Klondike
Tex
Little Chapel
Phoenix
Pauley Rites Held for Kansas City Man
Word arrived of the death of Richard Pauley’s father A. K. Pauley of Kansas City. Funeral services were conducted at Atkins and Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville Missouri on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pauley
A. K. Pauley
Kansas City
Harrisonville, Mo
Atkins and Dickey Funeral Home
Massmans Sweep 4-H Beef Show at Monroe County Fair
Massman siblings Eddy Lori and Jeanne Massman of Moravia led a dominant 4-H beef display at the Monroe County Fair. Eddy won grand champion with a crossbred steer, Lori earned reserve with a Hereford, and the Massmans claimed top honors in three of four breeds plus two reserve titles. The grand champion sold Thursday night for 9c per pound to Ed Crall of Funks Seed Corn Co. Beef volume reached 178 head at an average 57 cent per pound. hogs averaged 63c and lambs just under 56c. Hilton Hustlers also took two blue ribbons in Group of Five beef and the club’s overall championship. Additional club members and Moravia exhibitors showed in other divisions. state fair entries include Pam Gladfelder and Pam Murphy in girl’s divisions. Pam Gladfelder will sing with the 4-H Choir at the state fair plaza stage on Aug 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty
Eddy
Lori
Jeanne Massman
Gordon Massman
Moravia
Hilton Hustlers
Monroe County Fair
Ed Crall
Funks Seed Corn Co
Hilton Hustlers Club
Michele Koffman
Jeff
Glenda McDanel
Michael Koffman
Brian Luse
Bob
Misty Schneider
Harold
Gary Rowley
Brenda Johnson
Lena Rolin
Jnnie Perry
Jeff Perry
Monroe County
Pamela Gladfelder
Pam Murphy
Marilyn Shelquist
Pam Gladfelder
Plaza Stage
Kelley Reunion Held At Cosmopolis Park In Columbia MO
The Kelley family reunion gathered Sunday at Cosmopolis Park in Columbia Missouri with seventy six attendees sharing dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Attendees included Ida Kelley Herschel Kelley Barbara Brenda Debbie Jer emy LaVern Horn Vickie Becky Lori Larry Val arie Conrad Philip B mer Gennis Kelley Jeff Julie Janice Parks Russell Kelley Roger Kelley Missy Galssbure HL Ray Robertson Grott Kio Robertson Ithinnie Richy Tim Barbara Bobby f New Jersey Lerry Williams Angela Lynn Robertson Jack Robinson Jerrell Dale Tillustun Mo Satan Hart Darrell Mike Perinis Robert Hare Diane Eddie Sucy Adie Lea K read Nhe Gone Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Cosmopolis Park
Columbia
Ida Kelley
Herschel Kelley
Barbara
Brenda
Debbie
Jeremy
LaVern Horn
Vickie
Becky
Lori
Larry
Valarie
Laurence Comtrad
Philip
Michael B Mer
Gennis Kelley
Jeff
Julie
Janice
Jane Parks
Russell Kelley
Roger Kelley
Roger
Missy
Galssbure
Ray Robertson
Grott
Kio
John Robertson
Ithinnie
Richy
Tim
Bobby F
New Jersey
Lerry Williams
Angela
Lynn Robertson
Jack Robinson
Jerrell and Dale
Tillustun
Satan Hart
Darrell Mike
Perinis
Robert Hare
Diane
Mes
Eddie
Sucy
Her
Thet Mu
Adie
Lea K
Argo Reunion in region pea be is 3 jovial Jot at Flo Treck Siuty Park
Theresa Broba and Sue lead a cheerful gathering at Flo Treck Siuty Park during a local Argo reunion event. Residents shared memories and enjoyed light activities in the sunlit area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Be
Flo Treck Siuty Park
Theresa Broba
Sue
New Teachers Contracted For School Term Beginning August 27th
Two new teachers sign on to Moravia elementary for the coming term and eight educators join junior and senior high as school opens Monday August 27. Miss Monnie Bolt of Albia and Miss Susan Schroeder of Glenwood teach sixth grade. Boldt earned a BA from UNI Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Monnie Bolt
Albia
Susan Schroeder
Glenwood
Boldt
UNI
Cedar
Local Notes On Visits and School Staffing Changes
Local residents and families are listed visiting relatives in Centerville and surrounding towns, with many travel itineraries noted. The report also outlines new teaching staff appointments for Moravia schools, including positions in German Spanish math and music, plus bus-route changes and upcoming school term details in the Moravia Union.
Band Uniforms Fitting Friday August 24
All school band members will be measured for uniforms Friday Aug 24. Band Mothers take measurements between 8:730 and 12:06 a.m. Bring the $3 rental fee. Rehearsals on Aug 21 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Swifts
Earl Swift
Teonium United Methodist Church
Merle Praters
Merle Prater
Phillip
Tom Williamson
Mt. Pleasant
Ernie Schmell
Seymour
Praters
Kenneth Martin
Forrest Main
James Main
Douglas
Russell Strakk
Ruthann
Bill Strunk
Jerry Main
Fairfield
Merk. Gaehle
Oskaloosa
Bruce Gardner
Windle DuVall
Virgil Espys
Seth
Wilson Reunion
Wilsy
DeWayne Johnson
Cinda Lou
George Melichar
Cedar Rapids
Fred Melichar
Marion
Miss Johnson
Moravia High School
Uae
John Wilson
ARGO
Garis
Wayne Duriticily
Engilsin
Mice Bavgiyebai Iomis Ee
Jack McDonough
Chris
Randy
Coon Rapids
Irene Bower
LaMars
Mark Davis
Bennie Robinson
Edna Robinson
Bloomfield Hospital
Ivan Harsh
Bill Harsh
Owosso
Mich
Harsh
John Wesley College
D. NM. Hiatt
Adel
Ivan McGee
Alan Dooley
Sarah
Albion
Eugene Daniels
Bryan
Kenneth Daniels
Lawrence
Virgil Dooley
Eugene
Kevin Daniels
Jody McDanel
Susan Dooley
David Callen
Judi
Ronnie
Sherri
Lloyd Callen
Gerry, Pauli
Roger McCrory
R. O. Hunt
Cincinnati
Gene McCrory
Miller- Wherle Funeral Home
Howard Evans
Chula Vista
Town City
Harry Woodward
Elsie Long
Gus Luse
Wess Hiatt
IGHAU
Iowa Federation
Urbandale
Robert Gray
Charles Lewis
Packwood
Penn Colege
University of Iowa
Marie Baughman
Marie van Dorin
Sylvan VanDorin
Kirksville
Deniny Baughman
Stormontsschool
Strawberry Point
Paul Tapper
Buffalo Center
Dordt College
Sioux Center
Wayne Donnelly
Cedar Valley
Somers
Wells
Ady
Molravia Union
Monnie Boldt
Dany Bull, Sparen, Lora
Cnarius Lowes, Athoma
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