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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1973

Page

3

Five Injured In Auto Accident Near Iconium Farm

Wayne Ocker, 90, seriously injured in a two car crash west of Iconium while returning from a barn re roofing job. Richard Howie, 18, of Melrose, has a broken jaw and facial injuries. Three others in the eastbound car suffered cuts and bruises. All treated at Albia hospital. Patrolmen BAKER and Buol assisted at the scene.

Wayne Ocker Paul Dicks Iconium Ocker Richard Howie Melrose Howie Dwight Glick Moravia Central Construction Co Tconium Stephen Joseph Albia Hospital Geyer Albia Jerry Baker Centerville Loren Buol

Bryants Minor Injuries After Car Train Collision

Bea Bryant 73 and his wife escaped with minor injuries when their 1973 Ford was struck at a crossing by a Norfolk and Western freight in west town. Mrs Bryant suffered a badly bruised nose. They were taken to Centerville hospital. patrolman Loren Buot filed the report.

Bryants Bea Bryant Norfolk & Western Numa Bryant V. Deedrick Moravia Centerville Loren Buot Albia

Local gatherings mark birthdays and visits across towns

Ylenith Hiatt dined with Rev and Mrs Hersey for Mrs Hersey s birthday. Kelley and Tadlock families visited relatives in multiple towns including Centerville Fairfield and Rock Island. Many couples and children joined in weekend visits and a 50th wedding anniversary at Iconium.

Ylenith Hiatt David and Angel Burlington Carroll Steinbeck Rubio Larry Tadlock Mark and Jann Rock Island Grant Tadlock Fairfield Basil Tadlocks Lois Judy Kelley Lora Hawkins Centerville Robert Metcalfe Whiting Ind Beryl Brown Earl Swift Iconium Charles Broshar Newton Lake Athbun

Unionville Labor Day Fox Hunt Weekend

Unionville hosts its annual Labor Day fox hunt weekend beginning Friday August 31 with an open beach show at 8 p.m. Field trials run Saturday Sunday and Monday September 1 2 and 3 followed by another beach show Sunday at 8 p.m. John Harrington expects many participants and invites public attendance to watch.

Unionville John Harrington

Rathbun Lake Appreciation Day gathers Iowa leaders

Rathbun Lake Appreciation Day on Friday August 24 will feature Governor Robert D. Ray and many state officials. The Rathbun Lake Association hosts events including a 10 a.m. lake tour and a luncheon where agency heads report on Rathbun Lake planning.

Rathbun Lake Rathbun Lake Association Govenor Robert D. Ray E. A. Hayes Iowa Development Commission Leslie Licklider Iowa Conservation Commission W. H. Needham U.S. Corps of Engineers Kansas City Robert Pim FHA Wilson T. Moon Soil Conservation Service Robert Rigler Towa State Highway Commission Robert Tyson State Office Iowa Ray Iowa Development Commmission Centerville Development Commission Centerville Country Club Rathbun Honey Creek Honey Creek State Park Lake Association Commission Jack Leaman Midwest Research Institute The Conservation Commission Governor's Office

Fort Madison Rodeo Sets Sept 7 to 9 Payouts Top $31,000

The 26th Tri State Rodeo in Fort Madison September 7 to 9 offers over $31,000 in prize money the largest in the event's history. Features include saddle bronc bareback calf roping Brahma bull riding barrel racing and trick riding plus performances by Yate Tucker and other acts.

Fort Madison Ers Yate Tucker

Bloodmobile to be at Centerville Aug 28

The Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Marian hall St Mary's church Centerville from 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday August 28. County quota requires 216 donors and appointments are encouraged by calling listed numbers. walk ins are welcome with potential waits.

Red Cross Centerville Marian Hall St. Mary’s Church Woodin Powers Brewer Appanoose County

Powell Dies at Centerville Hospital After Ill Health

Funeral services for Dwight L. Powell were held at Fairview Church of the Brethren with burial in the church cemetery near Unionville. Powell 66, a farmer and longtime truck operator, died at St Joseph hospital in Centerville after a heart condition. Born February 20, 1807 in Appanoose County, he married Meda Wagner in 1929. Surviving are his wife, four sons, twelve grandchildren, a brother in Tacoma, and two sisters. he was preceded by two siblings and his parents.

Dwight Powell Centerville Hospital Dwight L. Powell Fairview Appanoose Udell William H Myrtle Peterson Powell Meda A. Wagner Unionville W. Ellis Powell Marengo Orris L. Powell Moulton F. Earl Powell Centerville Darrell D. Powell Eddyville Lester Powell Tacoma Wash Edith Dorow Newton Beulah Burger Gerald Powell

Rites Held in Kansas for Clarence E Stauber at 90

Clarence Everett Stauber born February 3, 1883 Moravia died August 8, 1973 at Sheridan County Hospital Hoxie Kansas aged 90 years 6 months 5 days. He married Bessie May Loney March 23 1904. They lived near Lucerne and joined the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in 1913. He was ordained a Priest in 1915. Survived by daughters Zelda Hoff man and family and three great granddaughters Teresal Mae Brenda Dee Debra Ann Richards of Hill City Kansas. Services August 1973 Mickey Chapel Hoxie interment Lucerne Cemetery.

Kansas Clarence E. Stauber Clarence Everett Stauber John A Annabelle Stauber Moravia Sheridan County Hospital Hoxie Kans Clarence Bessie May Loney Granville Ray Zelda May Sheridan County Lucerne Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bessie Zelda Dean Hoffman Twyle Larry Richards Teresal Mae Brenda Dee Debra Ann Richards Hill City Kats Mickey Lucerne Cemetery

Granddaughter Milissa Dawn Kelley Honored at Family Party

A homemade ice cream and cake gathering at Russell Kelley’s home Thursday celebrated Milissa Dawn Kelley’s first birthday. Guests included Ida Kelley and several Kelley family members plus friends from Cedar Rapids and Oklahoma trips mentioned in passing during the event.

Russell Kelley Millissa Dawn Kelley Ida Kelley Dennis Jeffery Janice Julie Kelley Tane Parks LaVern Horn Domnmer Randy Pirsche Kelley D. By Rodger Kelley Teslie Rodger Floyd Rockwell Cedar Rapids Frank Woodward Richard Woodward Mission Kars Oklahoma Larry Woodward Arlington Cloye Cras

Pre School To Start Wednesday At Community Building

Pre school begins Wednesday September 5 at the community building from 9 30 to 11 00 a m. Mothers with a pre schooler are welcome to attend. For more information contact Mrs. Richard Perry.

Richard Perry

Church of Nazarene D R Uhles Pastor Schedule

Church of Nazarene presents August 26 Sunday a.m. 10:00 Sunday school Bible Study Hour with Frank Woodward superintendent substitute morning service at 11:00 worship hour N Y P S Youth Hour 6:45 p m Rose Mary Smith president Opal Longley Edna Horn junior directors 7:30 p m Evangelistic service Gospel Hour Wednesday August 29 7:30 p m Prayer meeting Power Hour Thursday August 30 12:00 noon prayer and fasting service Air conditioned for comfort transportation call 7243649 quote by Theodore Roosevelt educates a man in mind and not morals

Church of Nazarene D. R. Uhles Frank Woodward N.y.ps Rose Mary Smith Opal Longley Edna Horn Theodore Roosevelt

United Methodist Service And Church School Notices

Rev L B Deedrick pastor Donald Whitehead to lead worship at 9 30 a m and church school at 10 30 a m at the United Methodist church on Thursday August 30 at 1 30 p m U M W plans also noted at the church with local members urged to attend.

Fconium United Methodiat L. B. Deedrick Donald Whitehead U.M.W

Moravian United Methodist Parish Summer Schedule Notice

The Moravian United Methodist Parish announces summer services led by Rev. Wallace Palmer with worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, church school sessions at Salen and Grace, and midweek Bible study and prayer meetings. Additional notes include TOPS club meetings, a men’s breakfast, and Sunday programs led by Dave Harris, Church School Superintendent.

Moravian United Methodist Parish Wallace Palmer Salem Salen Grace

Wesley Chapel UMW Meet With Frances Burton

The Wesley Chapel UMW met at Mrs Frances Burton s home on August 11 with eleven members present. Roll call led to opening thoughts and Amazing Grace opened the program. Flora l taught on An Inspired Church with scripture from James 2 25 and Matthew 26 19 20. Members participated in a program about Women s Society in Tennessee. After discussion the meeting closed with prayer. Golda led the Flower Fund and bills were approved for payment. Cobbler, ice cream and a summer drink were served. The next meeting is set for Sept 20 at Mrs Virgil Dooley s home.

U.M.W Wesley Frances Burton Doris Amazing Grace Floral Women’s Society Tennessee Golda Virgil Dooley

Sybengaes Attend Photographers Meet In Oskaludea Albany

Mr and Mrs John Syberiga attended a photographers meet at Sybenza Studioe in Oskaludea and Albia this week. They travelled for the display of the Professional Photographers of Almence exhibit. Mr Syberiga holds a Master of Photography degree from the Masters of Graphs program. Awards and prizes were shown with top honors noted.

Sybengas John Syberiga Sybenza Oskaludea Albia Denver Almence Syberiga Phose Pruts Pris Beaveligy Sybetige Arious Ca

Pleasant Valley Church Homecoming Sunday

Pleasant Valley Church announces a homecoming event set for Sunday. The notice highlights the church’s gathering, inviting former members and neighbors to attend the celebration and worship service.

Pleasant Valley Church

Grace Luse 84 dies after long Moravia life

Grace Luse 84 of Moravia died Sunday. Born February 13 1889 in Dexter Iowa she taught in Moravia from 1918. She married Cody J Luse on July 17 1920 and lived on their farm near Moravia. Survived by husband two daughters six grandchildren six great grandchildren a sister and many relatives. Services were held August 21 at Turner Funeral Home with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Grace George Luse William Henry George Olive Nolte George Dexter Moravia Cody J. Luse Doris Jean (Woodward Codyne Joy McDonald Kansas City Methodist Church Pi Beta Phi Twentieth Century Reading Club Doris Jean Woodward Karen (Woodward Overturf Centerville Ronald Woodward Bobbie Jay (McDonald) Boller Fairfield Calif George Woodward McConnell Air Force Base Wichita Kans Barbara McDonald Mike McDonald Pam Overturf Greg Overturf Peggy Overturf Karen Marie Boller George Aaron Woodward Ronald Sean Woodward Foss Heaton Dexton Turner Funeral Home Kermit Gladfelder Ronald Overturf Jerald Luse G. E. Luse Jay Wilson Marjorie Lynn Des Moines Grace Whitehead Hillcrest Cemetery

Claude Callen Dies At Centerville Saturday

Claude Preston Callen 66 a Centerville resident for ten years died at home Saturday morning Aug 18 1973 Born December 26 1906 in Appanoose County he was a retired farmer salesman and bulk distributor for Standard Oil He is survived by his widow five daughters two sons eight grandchildren two sisters and a Scarsdale NY sister in law Funeral services were held Aug 22 at Miller Wehbrle Funeral Home with the Rev Jerry Brown officiating and burial in Hillcrest Cemetery

Claude Callen Centerville Claude Preston Callen Haynes Ave Appanoose County William Harlan Izora Mae Hiatt ‘Callen Hannah Johnson Elstwick Lutheran Church Wesley Methodist Church Moravia Standard Oil Company Melvin Dorothy) Welver Corene Callen Ogallala Neb Charles Sue) Logston Cincinnati Betty Jane Barbara William Frederick Callen Moulton Oral M. Callen Joseph Sally) Hinsey Scarsdale Miller-Wehbrle Jerry Brown Hillcrest Cemetery

Funeral services held for Mrs Pearl Kingery

Funeral services were held at Fairview Church of the Brethren for Mrs Pearl Kingery on Monday Aug 13 at 1 30 p.m. Rev Wallace Palmer of Moravia officiated burial followed in Sales Cemetery She was born Alma Fullerton Aug 31 1890 near Unionville Illinois daughter of Absalom and Jemima Fullerton She married Pear Kingery Aug 27 1913 in Appangose County Two sons Delmar and Donald were born later moving to Kirksville Missouri She died Aug 9 in Kirksville She was preceded by her husband three sisters and one brother She is survived by son Donald of Kirksville sister Mrs Mark Luckinga of Akeley Minnesota and brother Daniel Fullerton of Lena Wisconsin

Pearl Kingery Fairview

Thank you note of thanks after hospital stay and retirement

Thank you for the cards letters and visits while I was in the hospital and since my retirement Rome. Your thoughtfulness may be remembered.

Everlo Rome

Birth Notice From City Hospital

A birth notice records the arrival of a baby at the city hospital. Parents are unnamed, with details not fully legible in the clipping. The notice confirms a new family member and hospital birthplace.

Opening term starts Monday with full faculty listed

The article notes that the new term begins Monday with a complete faculty including Roberta Hiatt as high school secretary and Steven Baker as the new science and math instructor. It lists extensive staff, from principals to teachers, nurses, aides, and clerks, plus a full bus schedule and upcoming events such as football and softball games.

Baxter Roberta Hiatt Steven Baker Robert L. Wells James Hitchcock Clarence Sheldon Bernard Pugh Ruby Long Donna Spencer Marion Woodward Icel Broshar Ava Foster Phyllis Broshar Mildred Smith Donald E. Adelpohl Paul Tapper Otha Lee Martin Hazel Hellyer Opal Deedrick Helen Exiine Betty Haver Vina Taylor Delmar Dowd Robert Foster Monnie Bold Nancy Butler Georgia Hayden Curtis Lentz James E. Schnack Ardis Walter Roger W. Gideon Chas. D. Parcel Ronald Woodward Hot Lunch Cocks Alice Woodward

All Stater Dicks Nets 26 At Fort Dodge Clinic

Moravia's All Stater Fonda Dicks and Colfax's Marla Shuey powered the East to a 102 94 win over the West in the summer coaching clinic at Fort Dodge. Shuey scored 31, Dicks 26, with 7 points in the final overtime and Shuey adding 10 of her 41 points.

Moravia Fonda Dicks Colfax Marla Shuey Fort Dodge Shuey Sue Stiles Rockford Cathy Kammin

Legion Auxiliary Meets Monday at Legion Home

The Moravia American Legion Auxiliary met Aug. 20 at the Legion Home with 15 members present. President Irene Fowler opened the meeting. Reports noted birthday gifts sent to Bertha Manly and thanks from Grace Veach. Treasurer’s report and bills were approved. State Convention report given by Marilyn Robinson, Opal Callen, and Wanda Murdy. Next meeting Sept. 17. September is dues month. Cookies and cold drinks served by Gertrude Johnson, Marilyn Koffman, and Lula Hiatt.

Moravia American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Irene Fowler Genevieve Morgan Grace Veach Marilyn Koffman Thelma Clark Bertha Manly Bertha Blanche Kincade Louemma Mary Oehler Marilyn Robinson Opal Callen Wanda Murdy Gertrude Johnson Lula Hiatt

John Martindale Dies at Des Moines Hospital

John Martindale of Des Moines died Thursday morning August 16 at Des Moines General Hospital after a long illness of pneumonia and heart ailment. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 PM from Dahlstrom Funeral Home with burial in Glendale Cemetery.

Earl Boyer John Martindale Des Moines Des Moines General Hospital Dahlstrom Funeral Home Glendale

Missionary Meeting At Nazrene Church Reports Shared

The first missionary meeting of the new year was held at the Church of the Nazarene with 37 attending. Two hymns were sung Rescue the Perishing and Throw out the Life Line. Mrs Fatty Self offered prayer Rev Ables spoke on the early prayer meeting at West Des Moines camp grounds. Attendees presented reports and Mrs Umies led a lesson from This is Peace. Visitors welcomed.

Church of the Nazarene Fatty Self Ables West Des Moines Umies Meaace Edna Horn Phe

Notice of basien Homecuung event Sunday

Fragmented notice states a basien Homecuung to be held Sunday with details unclear. It mentions Jose Farry and Goose ea but lacks complete names, places, or times. Further readable text needed for precise summary and entities.

Basien Jose Farry Moras Ie

Band Uniform Fitting This Friday August 24

All school band members will be measured for uniforms Friday August 24. Band Mothers take measurements from 8:30 to 12:60 a.m. Bring $3 rental fee and wear black shoes to match uniform. Rehearsal is Thursday evening August 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Meets

The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society met at the church Tuesday afternoon August 14 for its regular gathering. Opened by singing We Jesus Find Us Watching, devotionals led by Jean Curis, scripture from John 13 3 17, lesson Humble Services and Rewards, special by Mable Moore. Many items on the agenda with no July meeting, no urgent needs for collections noted.

Chariton River Baptist Church Bastivelt Jesus Jean Curis Tin O Preyer Mable Moore

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Bill Woodward Florence Hiner Delmer Chris Bogert Wnh Herschel Kelley Brenda Barbra Debbie Germa Vickie Lorie Larry Valrie John Kelley Paul Woodward Indianola Wayne Bloomer Burl Arnuld Fay Paston Dave Godby Cherrie Marlin O'Conner Elis Paaston Brent Walker Clair Hiatt Julie Lisa Terry Helen Albuquerque N.M Lyle Hiatt Rind Familly Nake Marike Cette Munic Siew T Mabel Cur FOX Hunt FT. Madison Raeays Salem United Methodist Dave Harris Tops Club Wesley Chapel U.M Asta Grace Luse James Schnack Warren Seymour Melcher Dallas Twin Cedars Attica SE Warren Mile Legion Auxiliary Nazarene Church Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society
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