Merle D. Smith Rites Held Sunday
Merle Daniel Smith 50 died August 17 1967 in Ottumwa Iowa after a life on farms and in mining lime contracting and real estate. He served as Moravia mayor and on school boards, leaving Mildred and two sons Judith Ann James Edward and Jay Rex, plus siblings and in laws. Funeral at Grace Methodist Moravia August 20 with Rev Hersey officiating, burial in Hilliggest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Daniel Smith
Walter L
Grace (Butcher) Smith
Blakesburg
Iowa
Ottumwa
Knoxville
Moravia
Mildred Alois Cridlebaugh
Waverly
Marysville
Judith Ann
James Edward
Jay Rex
Appanoose County
Centerville
Blekesburg
Alva Cridlebaugh
Mildred
Dale
Grace Methodist
Methodist Church
T. D. Hersey
Hillggest Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
Sincere gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness during illness and after death of husband and father. Appreciation for ecards, hospital and home visits, food, flowers. Special thanks to Rev. Hersey, Rev. Deedrick, Methodist church ladies for luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecards
Hersey
Deedrick
Methodist Church
Merle D. Smith
J. W. Lofgren James EK. Smith
Jay Rex Smith
August Birthdays Honored at Co-op Supper
A group of eight couples gathered August 17 at the Fhea Miller home for a co-op supper in observance of August birthdays. The event began with ice cream and cake and evolved into a shared supper as most attendees no longer milk. Guests included Harley Tisus and wife Claude Hawk and others, with Maria Keck listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhea Miller
Harley Tisus
Claude Hawk
Ralph Turner
Wendell Murdy
Ted Wilson
Frank Wilsons
Earl Bozer Spencer Wilson
Mar-ia Keck
Mr and Mrs Ve Hiwugh Visit Eddyville On Budie Main Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ve Hiwugh were in Eddyville visiting Budie Main on Sunday evening. The brief notice notes a social call with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ve Hiwugh
Eddyville
Budie
Adult Homemaking Plan Fall Classes
The advisory council of the Adult Homemaking education met Monday evening at 7:20 in the high school library to plan the fall study. Classes begin in October on Thursdays, titled Modernizing the Kitchen, a six session series directed by Mrs. Selix. Attendance urged with refreshments for members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selix
Helen Johnson
Earlene Davis
Doris .Morrison
Carol Miller
Wanda Tomlin
Alberta Spencer
Bonnie Helmick
Lois Hiatt
Jean Curtis
Fay Selix
Man Kills Unusual Black Wolf Near Conium
Buell Taylor, showing in the morning, killed an unusually black wolf with white markings west of Conium. It appeared fully grown, likely wolf and wolf’s wild, possibly crossbred with a dog. The wolf had reportedly been killing many sheep in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell Taylor
Conium
Family Gathering at Loren Walter Home Honoring Ohio Guests
A co op dinner was held Sunday at the Loren Walter home with relatives gathered to honor Mrs. John Packard of Norwalk and her daughter Mrs. Michael Lutton of Toledo. Attendess included Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Dayton and I Bob, Dale Callen family, Des Moines visitors, Harry Phillips and others, and afternoon callers Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dowd and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Walter
John Packard
Norwalk
Ohio
Michael Lutton
Toledo
S. W. Dayton
I Bob
Petry
Dale Callen
Craig
Bruce
Sherri
Des Moines
Harry Phillips
Rosemary
David
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Delmar Dowd
Martha Sue
Lori
Harry van Antwerp
Mabel Glick
Erma Luse
Fannie Callen
Delhert Gray
Brad
Shelli
Lisa
Neil Penfield
Jim
Cary McCay
Scott
Greg
Jerry
Jim Knapp
Donald Dowd
Rhonda
Audrey
Sheila
Diverted Acres May Be Grazed On September 1
Iowa feed grain producers under the 1967 feed grain program will receive an extra month of pasture on diverted acres. Dale Jones, ASC County Committee chairman, notes grazing shifts to September 1 due to earlier harvests and to avoid fencing off fields for livestock cleanup. Grazing on diverted land is allowed but hay or silage harvesting is prohibited. Cropland Adjustment and Conservation Reserve lands are excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dale Jones
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Social Security and Medicare Talk at Moravia Center
A representative from the Social Security Commission will visit the Moravia Multi-Purpose Center in the Moravia community hall on August 32 from 1:30 to 4:30 to discuss Social Security and Medicare plans. The event is part of a series sponsored by the Appanouse Mourse Counties Community Action Agency and is open to all interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Commission
Moravia
Moravia Community Hall
Appanouse-Mourse Counties Community Action Agency
Thank You Note From Loyemma Palmer Message
Loyemma Palmer expresses gratitude for cards gifts and calls while hospitalized and thanks everyone for thoughtful support during this time. She wishes blessings and patience to all as they navigate care and healing.
Heart Fund Established in Merle Smith’s Memory
The Smith family set up a Heart Fund in memory of Merle Smith who died last week. Donations received total 968.50, with an initial contribution of 48.50 reported twice in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Heart Fund
Smith
Merle Smith
Good Neighbor Deed At Gene Lathen Farm
A group of friends moved hay for about 30 acres at the Gene Lathen farm while Gene Lathen is hospitalized after a tractor accident Aug. L. He fell from the tractor and the spreader ran over him. He is reported improving and will stay in hospital about six weeks. Helpers included Bob and Claude Rogers Steve Joe Ernie and Jim Salato Bill Zapuder Charles Laughead Marty and Mike Mitchell Joe Cernich Mike Paul Koffman Don Tibball Jerold Luse Ralph Davis Ken Ellison Roy Ellison Frank Lathen Bill Hagerman and Earl Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Lathen
Gene
Aug. L
Bob
Claude Rogers
Steve
Joe
Ernie
Jim Salato
Bill Zapuder
Charles Laughead
Marty
Mike Mitchell
Joe Cernich
Mike and
Paul Koffman
Argo Reunion at Iconium Grounds Names Officers and Family Ties
The Argo Reunion met Sunday at the Iconium picnic grounds with a short business meeting electing officers: President Keith Argo Vice President Paul Dicks Secretary Theresa Brown and Treasurer Ernestine Argo. Attendees included Frank Argo the oldest and Susan Coltrain the youngest. Marriages births and a death Kenneth Mallonee marked the year and many Argo family members shared an ice cream treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Argo
Paul Dicks
Theresa Brown
Ernestine Argo
Frank Argo
Susan Coltrain
Denny Argo
Nancy Mossley
Colleen Argo
Jerry Nichol
Gerald Argo
Minnie Ann Condra
Don Arendt
Richard Coltrain
Kenneth Mallonee
Bob Argo
Diana
Scott
Hollis Emerson
Ned Argo
Laura Callen
William Callen
Monnie Rose
Terry
Donna
Bob Kain
Dell
Hazel
Dick and Clark Hellyer
Roy Rinehart
Bert Rinehart
Ray Rinehart
Roscoe Argo
Alvin Spring
Alice Spring
Guy Argo
Max
Gary
Rex
Donald
Pat Judge
Sherry
Susan
Dick Brown
Brad
Randy Burton
Roy Argo
Truxton Dicks
Don Whitehead
Sally
Randy
Constance Thompson
Jake Firkins
Russell Brown
Jennifer Dunham
Eugene
Jim Argo
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Jimmie
Shelia
Mary Lou Rinehart
Terry Garrett
Lewis Rinehart
Mary Ann Mallonee
Harris Reunion Held in Ames on August Twentieth
The Harris reunion took place in Ames on August 20 with 38 attendees. Five immediate family members attended including Eva Hiatt of Oskaloosa, Allie Phillips of Oskaloosa, Jessie Duncan of Alden, Florence Burns of Des Moines, and Lowell Harris of Newton, plus distant guests H C Hiatt and his Centerville granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Ames
Eva Hiatt
Oskaloosa
Allie Phillips
Jessie Duncan
Alden
Minn
Florence Burns
Des Moines
Lowell Harris
Newton
H. C. Hiatt
Centerville
Local Family News From Des Moines and Denver Visits
Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and family spent Saturday at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Mrs Hattie McCloud returned home Tuesday from a two week visit with her daughter Mrs Lloyd Phillis and family at Denver Coto. Mr and Mrs Roger Davis of Spring Valley Minn came Saturday to visit relatives and friends in this vicinity. Mr and Mrs Max McCoy and Mr and Mrs Loren Walter were dinner guests Tuesday at the Carg McCoy home in honor of Scotts birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McDonough
Des Moines
Hattie McCloud
Lloyd Phillis
Denver
Coto
Roger Davis
Spring Valley
Minn
Max McCoy
Loren Walter
Hiner reunion planned at Centerville park
The Hiner reunion will be held Sunday September 3 in Centerville park. All relatives are urged to come. Carlotta Knapp, secretary, 34 21
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HINER
Hiner Teunion
Centerville Park
Carlotta Knapp
Church Homecoming at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Pleasant Valley Baptist hosts a church homecoming on Sunday August 27 with a basket dinner at 12:36 PM and an afternoon service at 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.
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Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Pia
Good Reunion Set for Moravia Park Picnic
The Good family reunion known as the Good Peters and Navy Good will meet at Moravia park on Sunday August 27. A basket dinner will be held at a con area and friends are welcome to attend.
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Peter and Navy
Moravia Park
Church and Evangelical United Brethren services listed
The notice lists church activities for Church of the Nazarene and Evangelical United Brethren Church. Included are Sunday school at 10:00 and worship at 11:00, NYPS at 7:00, evangelistic sermon at 7:45, and Wednesday prayer meetings. The UB service notes closing messages on the book of Jonah and a Bible study on Wednesdays with a local conference meeting on Sept. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church
L. B. Deedrick
Carl Tisue
Methodist and Christian church services listed
Conium Methodist Church notes Edward McCord led worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30. First Christian Church under Rev Louis Schatmar with Lars Fowler as superintendent held Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30. Aid group meets with Mrs Birdie on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tconium Methodist Church
L. B. Deedrick
Edward McCord
First Christian Church
Louis Schatmar
Lars Fowler
Aid
Birdie Ain
1937 Class Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The class of 1937 reunion gathered at Moravia Park on Sunday August 13 ten members attended after a basket dinner. Letters from Betty Bishop McIntosh Rosalie Beatty Bivin Richard Gardner Richard Main and Harold Boyer were read. Attendees from distance included Mr and Mrs Janes Rhee Mr and Mrs Vess Lathen Mr and Mrs Wayne Lidy Mr and Mrs Burdell Roberts Paul Burns Mr and Mrs John Talbot and locals from Moravia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Betty Bishop McIntosh
Glendale
Calif
Rosalie Beatty Bivin
Boise
Idaho
Richard Gardner
Yakima
Washington
Richard Main
Brooklyn
New York
Harold Boyer
Forsythe
Montana
Janes Rhee
St. Charles
Vess Lathen
Ferguson
Wayne Lidy
Waterloo
Burdell Roberts
Menlo
Paul Burns
Numa
John Talbot
Centerville
Moravia
Cliff Pfannebecker
Ralph Davis
Sylvan VanDorin
Archie
Martin
Bank party honors Miss Martha French
A bank party was held Monday evening honoring the sixteenth birthday of Miss Martha French at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill French. Those helping her enjoy the bank party were Linda Mobley, Teresa Lockman, Jane Stufflebeam and Sharon Reigel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha French
Bill French
Linda Mobley
Teresa Lockman
Jane Stufflebeam
Sharon Reigel
In Memoriam Orph Kaster Seven Years Gone
In loving memory of Orph Kaster who passed away seven years ago on Aug 28. Time may heal the broken heart and lessen the wound but cannot ease the longing for the loved one gone before. Mrs Mamie Kaster and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orph Kaster
Oway
Mamie Kaster
Birthday thanks from Lee Allen Hiatt to neighbors
Lee Allen Hiatt expresses gratitude for birthday cards gifts money and a finished basket from neighbors and friends saying he enjoyed it very much.
Smorgasboard Supper at Univasile Methodial Church
The Univasile Methodial Church hosts a smorgasbord supper on Friday September 1 at 5 30 pm. Adults pay 1 50 and children 12 and under 95 cents. Everyone is welcome.
Sales Tax Reports Show Decline in Moravia
State Tax Commission reports a sharp drop in Moravia retail sales for the last quarter of 1966, down about one third from the prior year. They will recheck Moravia returns to identify possible errors or reasons for the decline, with figures for 1963 to 1968 supplied by 35 McTravia permit holders. Some local businesses note no decline or even increases in tax returns. The department will publish findings after review.
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State Tax Commission
Moravia
The
Commission
State Sales Tax Research Department
Luggage Draw At Moravia Fall Festival
The Moravia Fall Festival ticket drive funds the event through memberships. A grand prize is a three piece leather Gran Tourismo Deluxe Astro Cruiser luggage set valued at $150 with deluxe features. Two additional prizes complete the three drawing chances. Draw takes place at 9:00 p.m. Saturday on the community building stage. attendance not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Leeds
Marjorie French Weds Billy Williams at Lancaster
Marjorie Jane French and Billy Eugene Williams were married at Lancaster Missouri at 9 a.m. Saturday August 12. The Rev Thurman Andrews officiated at the vows. Parents are Mr and Mrs William L French of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Clevy Williams of 907 S Milner. The bride, a 1967 Moravia High School graduate, works at the Labor Hall. The groom, Ottumwa High School graduate, works at the Brick and Tile Co. They reside at 213 W Fourth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie French
Billy Williams
Marjorie Jane French
Billy Eugene Williams
Lancaster
Thurman Andrews
William L. French
Moravia
Clevy Williams
S. Milner
Labor Hall
Ottumwa High School
The
Brick and Tile Co
W. Fourth St
Vess Hiatt Returns From Iowa City Hospital
Vess Hiatt, formerly a surgery patient at the University hospital in Iowa City for four weeks, was brought to his daughter Mrs. Guy Argo's home on Tuesday to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vess Hiatt
Iowa City
University Hospital
Guy Argo
Coulson Reunion Marks 41st Annual Gathering
The 41st Coulson reunion was held Sunday August 13 at the Lewis Rouse home with a cooperative noon dinner. Attendees include W E Coulson family members and friends from Des Moines Centerville Moulton Oskaloosa Ottumwa Moravia Albia. Officers elected were Bethel McDonald president and Mabel Coulson treasurer. Next reunion set for the second Sunday in August at the Lewis Rouse home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Lewis Rouse
W. Evert Coulson
Dale
Leroy Marshall
Des Moines
Russ McCamn
Bethyl McDonald
Centerville
Bernice Coulson
Moulton
Lev R. Fox
Oskaloosa
Charles Tomlin
Bobby Darrah in Des Moines Hospital
Bobby Darrah six year old son at Mes. Jerry Darrel underwent a mistectomy Wednesday at the Metey fepital in Des Muites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Darrah
Des Moines
Mes
Jerry Darrel
Metey
Des Muites
Fine Entertainment and Carnival For Fall Festival Preview
Fine Entertainment and Carnival are set for the Fall Festival on September 14 to 16. Superintendent A R Fenton announces Gary Letchford, Iowa State Teachers College graduate and Navy veteran, has joined the local school as band teacher. First day of school is August 28 with a new Ford bus fleet operating near last year’s routes. The festival committee led by Lee Benz plans a standout program with Country Music Hall stars, the Shorter carnival, and extensive attractions. Advance carnival tickets go on sale in Moravia stores. festival admissions are 25 and 35 cents. The tractor pull, ladies department premiums, and children’s parade are scheduled, with the Electric Cooperative annual meeting at the high school on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Gary Letchford
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Navy
Waterloo
Letchford
Burkland
Fenton
Ford
Lee Benz
Paul Spencer, Jr
Delmar Dowd
Charles Turner
Lake of Ozarks
Bob Nolan
Lake of the Ozarks
Carnival Committee
Moravia Square
Moravia
Larry Dayton
Focal
Helen Tadlock
Ladies Department
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Lavenne Helmick
Nominations Made For School Board Election
Interest grows ahead of the September 11 school board election. Moravia incumbents Ralph Davis and Kenneth Hiatt will not seek reelection. Nomination papers filed for Earl Rowley Jerold Luse from the north district and Lloyd Mobley from the south. Additional nominees from both districts have not yet filed. Guy Argo seeks re election to the County Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ralph Davis
Kenneth Hiatt
Donna Spencer
Earl Rowley
Jerold Luse
Lloyd Mobley
North
South
County Board of Education
Guy Argo
Ames social notes list visitors and guests across several towns
Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main Joanne Main and Rodger Temple of Ames called on Birdie Main Saturday. Rev and Mrs Lynn King and three daughters of Sumner were guests of Mr and Mrs Zell Callen last Wednesday and stayed with Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis. The Hey King former E U B church pastor. Mr and Mrs Floyd Alverson Independence Mo and Miss Lindy Coulson Kansas City Mo spent weekend with Miss Lindys parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Coulson. Dinner guests Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ben Jones included Mrs Donald Jones and daughters Donna and Linda and John Armstrong Van Meter, Eleain Moore, Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy and son James. Mr and Mrs D W Humphrey Kirksville Mo were dinner guests with Mr and Ave Leonard Palmer. Dr and Mrs W E Bishop Indianapolis came to visit his mother Mrs D E Bishop. Mrs Jaset Schneider and family Knoxville were overnight visitors with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Charity. PFA and Mrs Craig Day Atlantic Park NJ and Mrs Glen Van Dorig and family were dinner guests Wednesday with the Lee Hiatts. Mrs Glen Van Burn and Vickie and Bob were guests Monday Tuesday with the Jin Kearneys in Des Moines. Bruce McDonough returned Saturday from a two week visit with his grandmother Mrs Ket Bower and out the Arfield Bower Teteing Cood Rapids. Mrs Garnet Brain returned home Sunday from a visit with her day Mrs Leo Dagle and family in Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Andy Mu moved Monday from Clear Lake. Braun visits at Audubon and West of Mire, bat Braun paves at Algona, and Mr and Mrs dull Mattis at Gurner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Main
Joanne Main
Rodger Temple
Ames
Birdie Main
Lynn King
Sumner
Zell Callen
Ralph Davis
Dixie
Hey
Mr. King
E.U.B. Church
Floyd Alverson
Independence
Lindy Coulson
Kansas City
Linda
Cecil Coulson
Ben Jones
Donald Jones
Donna
John Armstrong
van Meter
Eleain Moore
Wendell Murdy
James
D. W. Humphrey
Kirksville
Ave. Leonard Palmer
W. E. Bishop
Indianapolis
Ind
D. E. Bishop
Jaset Schneider
Knoxville
Ray Charity
Pfa
Craig Day
Asberry Park
N. J
Glen van
Auxiliary Meets With Mrs Lee Hiatt Presiding Busys
Monday evening the American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting with Mrs. Lee Hiatt presiding in Mrs. Larry Brooks absence. They discussed servicemen Christmas days and increasing unit dues, which were voted upon. Thank you notes from families of Gail Burton, Leonard Palmer, Helita Tisue and Villa Wheeler were read. The song Bless Be the Tie was sung and Ellen Axston Mary McClurg Mildred Sawvel Louemma Palfuer led entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lee Hiatt
Larry Brooks
Gail Burton
Leonard Palmer
Helita Tisue
Villa Wheeler
Ellen Axston
Mary McClurg
Mildred Sawvel
Louemma Palfuer
Mearl Walter Admitted To Centerville Hospital
Mearl Walter entered St. Joseph hospital in Centerville for X rays and medical treatment. Mrs Walter accompanied her husband at the hospital and remained with him during care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walter
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Sun
Walter
Clarence Johnson III hospitalized after heart attack in Aloia
Clarence Johnson III is reported in Luria County Hospital at Aloia after suffering a heart attack Monday at his bar. Mrs Johnson plans a vacation trip to Wyermbig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Luray County
Aloia
Fragmented OCR: missing names and places in garbled notice
Readable fragments mention a marriage like event with several names and unclear relationships. The text is heavily garbled, yielding no clear date or location. Please supply a cleaner source for a precise two-line record.
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Walter Home
Loyemma Palmer
ARGO
Iconium
Icona
Harris Reunion
Ye HH
Grace Methodist Church
Fairview
Lea Benz
Wesley Chapel
Ken Daniels
Richard Tubaugh
Harold Holder
Memoriam
Lee Allen Hiatt
Clarence Johnson III
Albia Hospital
Dames Gyanell
Jauies Gusti
Ottuaiwa
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