Moravia Jaycees Set August 21 Meeting for Officers
The Moravia Jaycees will meet Thursday night August 21 at 8 p.m. in Moravia Legions Hall to elect officers and discuss dues, with 27 members paid and several potential new members. Dues rise from 12 to 17 after September 1, and new members incur an 8 charge to get on national records. other topics include Fall Festival activities and charter night supper plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Jayceés
Moravia Legiosi
Ues
Tor
Annual School Pictures Taken Friday August 29
School pictures will be taken on Friday August 29 starting 8 45 at the elementary building first. Parents are urged to have pupils wear what they need for pictures and come prepared for the day.
Mrs Eva Callen Falls Breaks Hip At Home
Mrs Eva J Callen of Chariton fell Friday night in her home breaking her hip. She was taken to Memorial Hospital Chariton where surgery occurred Wednesday afternoon. Her room number is 111. Tim Herron of Gamietta Ark and Kay Beecroft Chris and Ted of Goodyear Ariz visited Albia area over weekend at Albia Manor and with the Loyd Carters and Ira Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Callen
Eva J. Callen
Chariton
Memorial Hospital
Tim Herron
Gamiella, Ark
Kay Beecroft
Chris and
Ted
Goodyear, Ariz
Loyd Carters
Ira Boyera
Albia Manor
Albia
Hilton Hustlers 4H members shine in state fair shows
Hilton Hustlers 4H members excel at the state fair with top placements in steer and market lamb events. Marty Masaman earned second in a 35-entry weight division and placed seventh and eighth in another group. Lonna Bolitt led her pen of three to a second-place finish in the market lamb competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srs
Hilton Hustlers
Marty Masaman
Lonna Bolitt
Missionary Society Meets at Nazarene Church
The Nazarene World Missionary Society held its August meeting on Wednesday evening August 3. Rev. David Black and Rev. Gene C. Phillips led prayers, with devotions by vice-president Alice Woodward on national workers and Bible Schools. Delegates reported on the district N W M S convention.
Loveland Bride Weds Tucson Groom In Double Ring Ceremony
Carol Jean Paxston of Loveland and David D. Nitzel of Tucson united in a double ring ceremony at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Swanson and Rev. Wells. The bride wore an antique bridal gown, maid of honor Linda Morris, best man Bert Grant, and a reception followed in the church hall. They plan to live in Tucson, where the bride is formerly with Loveland Savings and Loan and the groom pursues a master’s in Agriculture Economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Jean Paxston
David Nitzel
St. Loveland
Colo
Fay Paxston
Marjorie Paxston
Moravia
David D. Nitzel
Tucson
Ariz
R. Dale Nitzel
Church of the Nazarene
W. E. Swanson
Henry Wells
Dale Sass
Woolburmm Abbey
Linda Morris
Brush
Calo
Bert Grant
Tucan
Mahlon Patterson
Des Moines
Randy Wells
Ne Calo
Dean Fraley
Harlingen
Texas
Bill Cosco
Colorado
Arizona
E. Greenlee Rd
Loveland Savings and Leas Association
University of Arizona
Junior High Football Practice Opens First Day
Junior high football practice is scheduled for Monday afternoon August 25 after classes dismiss. Coach Gray urges all who plan to join to bring tennis shoes socks shorts and a t shirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Whale of a story at Seontim United Methodist Church
Seontim United Methodist Church invites worshipers to a 9:30 a.m. service with Pastor L. B. Deedrick and Donald Whitehead, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Church School. Morning message focuses on Jonah and obedience. UMW meeting set for Thursday August 28 at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seontim United Methodist
Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Jonah
U.M.W
Moravia UM Parish Announces Salem Church Schedule
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists services at Salem Church including 8:30 am early worship and 9:30 am Sunday School at Salem and Grace, plus 10:30 am late worship at Grace. Also notes events: Aug 24 evening service at Salem 7:30 pm, Aug 25 trustees meeting at Salem 8 pm, Aug 27 men’s breakfast 6:30 am, Bible study 7 pm, and joint Administrative Boards meeting at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem _ Church
Salem and Grace
Grace Church
Salem
Nazarene Church Schedule and Activities This Week
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Worship, 6:45 p.m. N.Y.P.S. and Teen/Junior activities. Bible study on Jude Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday noon with fasting. Transportation line 724-3649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
D. R. Chies
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Rose Mary Smith
Opal Longley
Bob and
Natalie Hiatt
Florence Weathers
Thankful note from Genevie Kalvig after Ottumwa hospital stay
Genevie Kalvig expresses gratitude for prayers visits cards gifts and calls during and after a hospitalization in Ottumwa. She thanks Rev Bob Hoover Rev Ja Hoover Rev Ables two Ottumwa ministers Moravia churches Gitmo prayer circle and friends for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Hospital
Bob
Ja Hoover
Ables
Ottumwa
Moravia
Gitmo
Cuba
Lister
Thanks for support during hospital stay and recovery
Vere Moore and Deloris Ballanger express gratitude for cards gifts flowers and meals received while in Ottumwa hospital and after returning home. Special thanks to Rev Deadrick and Opal for their visits. Ballanger attended Wil ling Workers at Lula Russell home in Centerville Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa Hospital
God
Rev
Deadrick
Opal
Deloris Ballanger
Lula Russell
Centerville
Services Held Sunday For Leonard Palmer
Leonard Palmer 79 of Ottumwa died August 14 1975 after a heart ailment. Born March 30 1896 in Scotland County Missouri he was a WWI veteran and a former Wabash Railroad foreman. Survived by wife Louemma one sister Bertha Humphrey and several nephews. Funeral Sunday August 17 at 2 p.m. Turner Funeral Home with military rites by Basil Cowell Post. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. A memorial to Grade United Methodist Church was established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
William Leonard Palmer
Lewis and
Margaret Kendall Palmer
Scotland County
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Louemma Murdy
Kirksville
Union
Elaine
France
Wabash Railroad
Louemma
Bertha Humphery
Turner Funeral Home
Robert
Joan Hoover
Grade United Methodist Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Basil Cowell
Thanks for kindnesses during illness and death of companion
I express gratitude for the many kindnesses and sympathy shown. Thank you for cards gifts flowers and food. Special thanks to Rev Bob Hoover and Jo Hoover for visits and prayers and to Grace Church ladies and American Legion Auxiliary for the lunch from Louemma Palmer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob and
Jo Hoover
Ladies of Grace Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Louemma Palmer
Relatives from Distance Attended Palmer Funeral
Relatives traveled from multiple states to attend the funeral of Leonard Palmer. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Frank and Sherry of Trivoli Illinois, plus families from Greenfield Iowa Rock Island Illinois El Paso Nebraska Warrenton Missouri Coon Rapids Iowa Des Moines Missouri Des Moines etc. Several named spouses and children were listed among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Leonard Palmer
Rogers Frank and
Sherry
Trivoli
Gordon Murdy
Greenfield
Rex Murdy
Rock Island
Marvin Yeager
Coon Rapids
Richard Firck
el Paso
Larry Redding
Warrenton
Billy Gene Palmer
Fairfield
Ellen Karr
Claron Palmer
Eldred Palmer
Kenneth Palmer
Stella Fisher
Greentop
Berthe Humphrey
Kirksville
Robert Fickle
la Plata
Robert Whicker
Bill Frimouth
Des Moines
Ray Poage
Omaha
Nebr
Mildred Newcomb
Nevada
Charles Smith
Francis Fee
John Burnett
Mary
Marguerite Frazier
Lloyd Shilling
James Templeton
Knoxville
Grace Lammey
Memphis
Tenn
Argo Reunion Held at Honey Creek Park
The Argo reunion met at Honey Creek Park on August 17 with 18 attendees including Mr and Mrs Russell Brown Mr and Mrs Sam Dicks Mr and Mrs Guy Argo Mr and Mrs Dick Brown and Brad Mr and Mrs Don Argo and Jennifer Mr and Mrs Francis Argo and granddaughter Brenda Grupp Hazel Rinehart and Mr and Mrs Roy Argo. Officers elected: Frances Argo president Don Whitehead vice president Ernessine Argo secretary and Phyllis Dicks treasurer. A larger turnout is hoped for next year at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARGO
Honey Creek Park
Russell Brown
Sam Dicks
Guy Argo
Dick Brown
Brad
Don Argo
Jennifer
Francis Argo
Brenda Grupp
Hazel Rinehart
Roy Argo
Moravia Garden Club Meeting Set for August 27
The Moravia Garden Club will gather Wednesday August 27 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ann Repp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Clubs
Moravia
Thanks for cards gifts and prayers in Ottumwa hospital
I thank everyone for cards gifts and Rowers I received during my stay at St. Joseph Hospital Ottumwa Special appreciation goes to Sondra Perry Tim Robinson Dr Avera Dr Kingsbury and Rev Ables for visits and prayers Barbara Robinson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Sondra Perry
Tim Robinson
Avera
Dr. Kingsbury
Ables
Barbara Robinson
Raymond Charitys mark 40th wedding anniversary
The children and grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Raymond Charity host an open house Sunday August 24 from 2 00 to 4 00 p m at the Charity home. Friends are welcome and gifts are requested not to be given.
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Sets Fall Festival Cake Walk
The Legion Auxiliary met on Monday August 18 at the post home with 14 members present. President Wanda Murdy led the meeting as cake walk plans for the Fall Festival were approved with each member supplying a cake. A sympathy card went to Bouemma Palmer. Judy Cox thanked the unit for a card and gift to Amy. Claribel Mosley gave an insightful Historian report. A thank you note from Knoxville Veterans Hospital thanked the unit for 50 pounds of carpet rag. Mrs Thelma Clark served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Post
Wanda Murdy
Bouemma Palmer
Judy Cox
Amy
Claribel Mosley
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Thelma Clark
Wilson Reunion Celebrated in Moravia Park With 105 Attendees
The 65th Wilson reunion gathered at Moravia park with 105 attendees. James Wilson welcomed guests, Delmar Dowd led a blessing, and officers were elected for the coming year. The day included readings, a meal, and a memory of five marriages seven births and two deaths since the last reunion. Many Wilson relatives traveled from across several states to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Moravia Park
James Wilson
Delmar Dowd
Hazel Miller
Casey Dowd
Neil Rousseau
Jr. White
Vivian Wright
Sheri Callen
Donald Peek Jr
Ronald Coles
Donna Iddins
Richard Johnson
Pamela Lockman
Nedra Pratt
Randy Fortish
Gary Stevens
Linda Higdon
Linda LaVonne
Dick Matson
LaJolla
Calif
Mra
Paul Miller
Ina Miller
Knoxville
Arden Wilson
Oskaloosa
Tom Wilson
Memphis
Rolla Wilson
Ogden Utah
Ed White Jr
Centerville
Amy Wilson
Tom Stewart
Oak Park, Ill
George Cloyed
Des Moines
Fern Wright
Moulton
Dean Coles
Russell
Nell Rousseau
Lovilla
Francis Carver
Waverly
Donnie Peek
Larry Coles
Madison
David Phillips
Collinsville
Glee Dayton
Perry
Pat Davitt
Harlan
Edrie Phillips
Dale Callen
Glenn Moritz
John Wilson
Sycamore
Walt Hansen
Delbert Hansen
Cedar Rapids
Don
Local Visitors and Family News in Mystic Community
Mr and Mrs Harold Turner of Mystic visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson. Dr and Mrs James Main and Mrs Doris Main were dinner guests Friday with the Jerry Main family at Fairfield. Mrs Velma Johnson visited with Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson Tuesday evening. Mrs Ralph Robinson returned home Saturday after medical treatment at St Joseph Hospital Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Gary Charity Julie and Jayne and Mrs Esther King returned Sunday after ten days in Colorado. Mr and Mrs Bill Benjamin and boys visited Saturday with grandparents Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter en route to Des Moines and home in Glendale California after two weeks with Maurice Walter family and other relatives in the community camping at Rathbun lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Turner
Mystic
Ralph Robinson
James Main
Doris Main
Jerry Main
Fairfield Enroute
Rock Falls
Moravia
Velma Johnson
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
Esther King
Colorado
Bill Benjamin
Mearl Walter
Des Moines
Glendale
Calif
Maurice Walter
Rathbun Lake
Saluting the Fall Festival’s 70th Year Parade Plans
Moravia festival organizers announce a free barbecue on Thursday evening and a new tractor pull at the high school grounds within a 40 mile radius. They will honor the first festival attendees in the parade and invite floats, school bands, and out of town entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Kaster
John Houser
Robert van Sickel
Moravia
Cole
Ivan Harsh
Mesa
Don Bolin
Moravia High School
Des Moines
Moravia Union
Moravia Saddle Club
Moravia Club
Moravia Group
1905 Festival Visitors To Be Honored
Additional names listed for attending the Ket Fall Festival in 1905 include Lowell Harris Newton James Closter Chariton Amy Wilson Centerville Mrs Ruby Cloyed Moravia Mrs Louisa Jones Moravia the five Firkins brothers George Jake W B E D Bud and Edd Mrs Luella Reading Davenport Mr and Mrs Guy Mc Danel Centerville Mrs Marie Ballew Moulton Eunice Sulter Moosejaw Sask Canada Dr Mary Hamilton Smith Des Moines Robert Leota Main Rockford A Guss Cody Luse and Yess Hiatt Moravia Seek further names for early festival attendees at Moravia Union office and note the first festival details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Harris
Newton
James Closter
Chariton
Amy Wilson
Centerville
Ruby Cloyed
Moravia
Louisa Jones
Firkins Brothers
George
Jake
Bud
Edd
Luella Reading
Davenport
Guy McDanel
Marie Ballew
Moulton
Moravia Celebrates 125 Years with 1976 Plans
Moravia groups unite for a 125th anniversary in 1976 with a July 3 and 4 celebration and a Bicentennial project. The Norfolk and Western depot donation to the Appanoose County Historical Society prompts fundraising to move renovate and maintain the depot in Moravia. Community donations are requested through local merchants and banks with a $1500 match from the Bicentennial Commission. Spoons are sold for 2.50 to support the effort, with orders and mail options available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Appanoose
Art Fox
Max McDonough
Bert Turner
Gail Tuttle
Wilson and Cloyed families host weekend gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stewart with Kimberly and Kevin from Chicago spent the weekend with grandmother Mrs. Ruby Cloyed. Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Wilson of Ogden Utah and Mr. and Mrs. Fern Wright of Moulton joined Saturday afternoon. They attended the Wilson reunion Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson with Neil and Joann were dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stewart
Kimberly
Kevin
Chicago
Ruby Cloyed
Rolla Wilson
Ogden
Utah
Fern Wright
Moulton
John Wilson
Neil
Joann
Mearl Walter
Grenfell Family Visits in Moravia Community
Grenfell family from Marquette Michigan and MacLeans from St Clair Michigan visited the Richard Tubaugh home in Moravia from Thursday night to Saturday morning. Carl Black joined Friday afternoon. Supper guests included Bill Benjamin and family from Glendale California Maurice Walter Marchette Gail Tuttle Mildred Smith Clarence Whitehead Bob Self and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfell
Moravia
John Grenfell
Eileen
Kathy
James
Mike
Lori
Marquette
Mich
Robert MacLean
Connie
St Claire
Richard Tubaugh
Carl Black
Tubaugh
Grenfells
Bill Benjamin
Jared
Jason
Glendale
Calif
Maurice Walter
Marchette
Gail Tuttle
Mildred Smith
Clarence Whitehead
Bob
Bob Self
Wilsons, Robisons noted in Iowa and Centerville visits
John Wilson traveled to Iowa City on Wednesday to visit Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson at the University hospital where Frank is a surgery patient. The John Wilson family vacationing at Lake Rathbun this week. Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson visited with Mrs M T Ewing at Centerville on Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Iowa City
Frank Wilson
University Hospital
Frank
Lake Rathbun
Ralph Robinson
M. T. Ewing
Centerville
Gilaspie Baby Born in Albia Missouri County
Mr and Mrs Jerold Wayne Gilaspie of Albia announce the birth of their son Jason Eric on August 18 1975 at Monroe County Hospital Albia He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and is joined by a brother Gary Wayne Grandparents are DeWayne Stanley Moravia and Jerold Gillaspie Ala Route
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerold Wayne Gillaspie
Albia
Jason Eric
Monroe County Hospital
Gary Wayne
DeWayne Stanley
Moravia
Jerold Gillaspie
Ala Route
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Robinson
Jimmy Robinson
Jim Davis
Church
The
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenz
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
Genevie Kalvig
Vere Moore
String Busters
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!