Festival Plans Taking Form for Three Day Event
Festival organizers led by Russell Hughes and R R Pennington outline a three day Fall Festival with Thursday and Saturday entertainment and a Friday REA day. Local talent and Ottumwa group Four Musicians anchor Thursday shows while Friday features a band festival, baton twirling, and Smoky Smith acts with Bob Mortis Troupe. Johan's Rockets perform Saturday along with a street carnival, displays, and an industrial tent seeking exhibitors via Art Fox Bert Turner or Richard Veach.
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Russell Hughes
R. R. Pennnington
Electric Cooperative Association
Ottumwa
REA Association
Robert Sloan
Smoky Smith
Jolly Joe
Krnt-Tv
Polk County
Bob Mortis
Orpan
Johan’s Rockets
Industrial Tent Committee
Art Fox
Bert Turner
Richard Veach
Moravia park shelter fully funded by donations
Recent collections by unions and other donors provide sufficient funds to cover the cost of materials for Moravia park picnic shelter. Committees expect any surplus to be used for additional benches or plank tables. Notable contributors include 20th Century Club, Callen Reunion Buyer Reunion, Gerald Morgan, Nat Ward, H. E. Glick, A. R. Fenton, VanDorin Reunion, and Larry Brooks.
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Teunions
Moravia Park
20Th Century Club
Callen
Gerald Morgan Ae
E U B Dinner Menu at Fall Festival Cafeteria
The E U B church will serve a cafeteria dinner Saturday during the Fall Festival. Serving starts at 11:00 a.m. The menu includes chicken loaf baked ham scalloped potatoes baked beans creamed corn cabbage slow apple sauce sliced tomatoes hot bells butter pie cake tea coffee milk.
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E. U. B. Church
Christan Church Menu for Thursday at Best
The Christan Church serves a Thursday menu featuring roast beef and noodles with mashed potatoes gravy baked beans cabbage pineapple salad cottage cheese beets jelly pickles hot rolls and coffee. The dishes listed reflect a hearty community meal with classic sides and beverages.
Hiatt Reunion Set for Centerville Park Sunday
The Hiatt reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday September 2. Juanita Dooley serves as secretary.
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Hiatt
Centerville
Juanita Dooley
Baby Teresa Johnson Dies in Torrington
Teresa Carole Johnson aged seven months daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Johnson of Torrington Wyoming died Tuesday August 21 at Goshen Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday August 24 at 10 at Colyer Funeral Home with burial in Valley View Cemetery. Born January 10 1956 in Torrington she is survived by her parents one brother Terry Wayne and four grandparents Mr and Mrs V C Rasmussen of Torrington and Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson of Moravia. Attending the service were Mr and Mrs Freelan Johnson Mr and Mrs Ernest Underwood Mr and Mrs Dwight Johnson of Maquoketa and Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson and family of San Antonio Texas.
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Kenneth. Johnson
Torrington
Wyo
Goshen Memorial Hospital
Colyer Funeral Home
D. L. Morris
Valley View Cemetery
Porrington
Terry Wayne
V.C. Rassmussen
Freeman Johnson
Moravia
Freelan Johnson
Ernest" Underwood
Dwight Johnson
Maquoketa
Guy’ Johnson
San Antonio
Texas
Teresa Carole
Rebekah Lodge Plans Park Event and Hamburg Stand
The lodge met with Mrs Gretehi Ashby presiding and outlined plans for an Odd Fellow and Rebekah family event on September 10 at 6 30 pm in the park. An invitation to the Centerville gleam gathering on September 19 was read, a Schuler Colfax founder program was discussed, a committee appointed, and a stand at the former Swaim store building was approved for Friday with hot dogs doughnuts pie coffee and cold drinks starting at 4 pm. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Carl Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaim Store
Carl Black
Neighbors Aid Cyril McDanel With Hay Tasks
Neighbors mowed and baled hay for Cyril McDanel northwest of Mo Travia after an injury to his hand in a combine accident. Ralph Shelquist led a group including John VanZante Carl VanZante Ralph Eaton Kenneth Johnson Ben Jones John Wilson Donald McCloud Taylor Brothers Ralph Spencer Harold Mason Harry Woodward Ronald Lee VanZante Darrell Cooper Francis Argo Frank Woodward and Zell Callen assisting Saturday and Monday.
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Cyril McDanels
Mo Travia
McDanel
Ralph Shelquiat
Ralph Shelquist
John VanZante
Carl VanZante
Ralph Eaton
Kenneth Johnson
Ben Jones
John Wilson
Donald McCloud
Taylor Brothers
Ralph Spencer
Harold Mason
Harry Woodward
Ronald Lee VanZante
Darrell Cooper
Francis Argo
Frank Woodward
Zell Callen
Thankyou note from Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel
The McDanel couple express gratitude for help with their hay gathering on Urday and Monday. They thank everyone for thoughtfulness and assistance and say words cannot express their thankfulness.
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Cyril McDanel
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge 262 announces Sept 3 session
The Antiquity Lodge No. 262 4 F A M holds a regular meeting Monday evening Sept 3 at 8 00 oclock. W M JH George Scott presides with officers Hargid Mason Leo Dele Frea and Charles Neff named. They returned Wednesday night by train to Rockford 1 where Dale will leave for the naval training station at Chicago
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Antiquity Lodge
O'Clork
Dele Frea
Charles Neff
Rockford, 1
Dale
Naval
Chicago
Monroe 4H Sends Beef to State Fair Entrings
Monroe county 4 H boys showed ten beef head at the state fair with Ray Gardner placing an Angus steer 12th in a 42 head class. Other 4 H members listed as entrants include Paul Turner Jim McCord Gary Charity Connie McAninch Richard Davis Ray and Walter Gardner and George Mosley. Ten baby beeves sold Saturday with prices 28 50 to 27 00 per hundred. Demonstration teams and dress review attendees named including Patty OBrien Judy Logan Vernon Dear Delbert Casebolt Richard Davis Donnie Hutchinson Charlotte McAninch Martha Potts received a red ribbon for dress and play clothes entries.
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Monroe County
Ray Gardner
Paul Turner
Jim McCord
Gary Charity
Connie McAninch
Richard Davis
Ray
Walter Gardner
George Mosley
Satuday
Patty O'Brien
Judy Logan
Vernon Dear
Delbert Casebolt
Richard Davia
Donnie Hutchinson
Charlotte McAninch
Martha Potts
Vaughn Faber Wins Fair Tractor Rodeo
Vaughn Faber topped the tractor rodeo at the state fair on Friday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Faber northeast of Moravia. He scored 167.5 out of 180 in the driving contest.
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Vaughn -Faber
Richard Faber
Moravia
F F A Honors Freshmen And Parents August 29
A special F F A meeting was held Thursday evening August 23 at 8 o'clock honoring incoming freshmen members and their parents. President Paul Mihalovich led 20 members and the advisor through reports on supervised farming by Jim Rogers past year happenings by Bill DuVall shop projects by Bill Rose and future plans by Larry Roberts The meeting adjourned with watermelon served.
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Paul Mihalovich
Jim Rogers
Bill DuVall
Bill Rose
Larry Roberts
Local church schedules and festival note
Evangelical United Brethren Church lists Rev Lynn J King minister Earl Boyer Sunday School 10 00 a m Morning Worship 10 55 a m Evening service 7 45 p m Midweek Service Wednesday 7 45 p m study book The Mission of the Church note change of morning schedule In Nazarene Church Rev A G Wells supply pastor Frank Woodward Sunday School 10 00 a m Worship 1 45 p m Evening service Band Mothers meet Friday August 21 due to Fall Festival Sept 7 Lely Mason president.
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Grace Methodist Church
Kev
John Grenfell
Delmar Dowd
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Church of the Nazarene
A. G. Wells
Frank Woodward
Band Mothers
Lely Mason
Past Matrons Cooperative Picnic Supper
The Past Matrons and their families will hold a cooperative picnic supper in Moravia park on Tuesday September 4 at 6 30 p m.
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Moravia Park
Rebekkah Lunch at Fall Festival Lunch Counter
The Rebekkah lodge operates a lunch counter in the building next to the Union office during the Fall Festival. It opens Friday afternoon at 4:00, offering meals to attendees.
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Rebekah Lodge
Pastor Dr Richard Sneed to Speak at Moravia Church
Former Moravia man and noted minister Dr J Richard Sheed is expected for the 11:00 a m service at Moravia Methodist Church on Sunday Sept 9. He has traveled through Russia and Europe and will be in the area en route to his home. He leads the Downtown First Methodist Church in Los Angeles, one of the nation’s largest congregations.
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J. Richard Sheed
Moravia
Methodist
Russia
Methodist ‘Church
Los Angeles
Carol Day Elected Worthy Advisor for Rainbow for Girls
The Rainbow for Girls met Monday evening and elected Carol Day as worthy advisor. Nancy Boblenz became associate worthy advisor, Karen Scott charity, Betty King hope, Marty Ellen Condra faith, Karen Woodward mother advisor, with Mrs. Mary Ann Sloan as treasurer. An invitation from Sac City for a Grand Worthy Advisor gathering was read. Plans for Des Moines instruction in September were discussed.
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Rainbow For
Carol Day
Nancy Boblenz
Karen Scott
Betty ‘King
Marty Ellen Condra
Karen Woodward
Mary Ann Sloan
Sandra Hiatt
Sac City
School of Instruction
Des Moines
Farrier Accepts Insurance Manager Post in Creston
Mr and Mrs Keith Farrier and family will move Friday to Creston where Mr Farrier has accepted a Farm Bureau Insurance manager position. They came here in February as sales supervisor for the Moravia Farm Service.
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Keith Farrier
Creston
Mrs Luse Takes State Fair Prizes in Home Arts
Mrs. Cody Lung displays rib bongs and numerous entries in crocheting quilting and sewing at the state fair. Her entries include several crafted items showcased in the home arts department.
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Cody Lung
Mrs Potts Identifies Last Week's Farm
Clair Potts was first to phone the Union office and identify last week's farm as the H. W. Potts farm on the Iconium road west of Moravia. Others who called soon after were Mary Johnson Helen Johnson and Francis Turners. Clair Potts subscription will be advanced a year.
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Clair Potts
Union
H. W. Potts
Lloyd Brown
Iconium Road
Moravia
Mary Johnson
Helen Johnson
Francis Turners
Appanoose 4-H boys shine at Iowa State Fair main shows
Four 4-H members from Appanoose county Sen Ronald and Donald Hampton Jim Beaty and Neil Sebolt showed seven steers and heifers at the Iowa State Fair. Appanoose ranked fifth for the Herdsman award with daily scores on grooming, animal condition and exhibitor presentation. Ronald Hampton won sixth in a class of 45 for a Hereford heifer and placed 16th in steers. Jim Beaty earned honorable mention among 54 in his class. Calves sold for prices around 27.75 dollars per hundred pounds. weights ranged from 848 to 1064 pounds.
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Appanoose County
Ronald
Donald Hampton
Jim Beaty
Neil Sebolt
Ronald Hampton
Cue Ronald Hampton
Doyle Hampton
County 4-H Boys
Hampton
Michael
Harold Holder
Thanks for cards and gifts while in hospital
I express thanks to all who sent cards letters flowers and other gifts to me while in the hospital at Aibia M K Blackman appreciates the thought and support received during recovery.
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Aibia
M. K. Blackman
Enrollment At 363 Reflects Prior Year at Local High
Two extra outs marked Tuesday’s softball win over Tracy as local team prevailed 5 2. Gene Skinner briefly KOed in collision. Tracy catcher knocked out for minutes after another collision. Friday trip to Leon yielded 4 0 win. schedule shows upcoming home clash with Os kaloosa. Also lists 363 total enrollment and high school class officers and sponsors across Freshman Sophomore Junior and Senior grades.
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Tracy
Gene Skinner
Bill Broshar
Leon
Oskaloosa
Moravia
Dergarten
Eng Eyey
Albert Brain 95 Dies After Prolonged Illness
Albert Brain longtime Moravia resident died August 24 at the Lutheran hospital in Des Moines after a period of declining health. Born September 27, 1860 in Gloucester England, he married Caroline Grindle in 1885 and with nine children, migrated to America in 1888. He farmed in Lucas Foster and Monroe counties before retiring to Moravia in 1926. He was a Grace Methodist Church member and Mason. Survived by seven children, three brothers, two sisters, sixteen grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist Church with burial at Moravia cemetery. Relatives gathered from Ohio and Iowa.
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Albert Brain
Moravia
Lutheran
Des Moines
Enos
Emma Brain
Gloucester
England
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Iowa
Caroline Grindle
Sidney Helms
Martinsburg
Fred Brain
Chugwater
Wyoming
Clarence Johnson
Orange
California
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Lester Brain
Annie Brain
Jonathan Chase
Russell
Edith
Frank
America
Lucas
Foster
Monroe County
Grace Methodus Church
Masonic Lodge
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Moravia Cemtery
Lizzie Tingle
Caroline Robee
Jack Tingle
Judith
Washingtonville
Ohio
Roy Brain
Pearl Brain
Willard Brain
Newton
Dean Brain
Carl Brain
Henry Brain
Celia Brain
Iowa City
Wilkerson
Ralph Jones
Messeremith
Car Fire Damages Buick Near B U B Church
The fire department was called Friday noon to a car fire involving Leo Thompson’s Buick as he came uptown and stopped east of the B U B church. The blaze burned wires insulation and hoses but was quickly quenched. Damage estimated between 600 and 700 dollars.
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Leo Thompson
J H Suiter Breaks Right Hip in Fall
The Frank Wilsons reported that J. H. Suiter fell on August 21 and broke his right hip. He is hospitalized in Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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J. H. Suiter
Frank Wilsons
J. H. Sutter
Herbert
Sask
Canada
Glick Reunion Planned in Moravia Past September 2
The Glick reunion was held in Moravia on September 2, recalling decades of family ties and local history with former residents expected to attend.
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Glick
Moravia
Callen Reunion Held at Moravia Park Here Sunday
The 23rd annual Callen reunion took place at Moravia park on Sunday August 25 a noon basket dinner was shared by attendees Officers for the coming year were elected President Zell Callen Vice President Wendol Coulson Secretary Ann Callen Treasurer Haley Scott Those present included numerous Callen family members and guests Mr and Mrs Theo Miller Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter were visitors
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Callen
Moravia Park
Zell Callen
Wendl Coulson
Ann Callen
Haley Scott
Joan Tadlock
Lorrianne
Weneil Coulson
Norma Callen
Marvin Callen
Lillie
Elale
Sylvia Callen
Ross Spears
Clell Coulson
Sharon
Sheryl
David
Charles
Hugh Richey
Bessie Callen
Gilbert Callen
Cynthia Callen
Fred Callen
Bertha Coulson
Mabel Coulson
Theo Miller
Maurice Walter
Ray McCloud Injured In Hay Accident Near Moravia
Farmer Ray McCloud living northwest of Moravia was injured Friday when a hay rope broke dumping hay on him. He suffered torn knee ligaments and bruises and was taken to Monroe County Hospital for treatment on Saturday.
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Ray McCloud
Moravia
Monroe County Hospital
Flight of the Stork Ellis Dean Paxston Born at St Josephs
Mr and Mrs Fay Paxston of Unionville are parents of a son Ellis Dean born Tuesday August 21 at 9 15 pm at St Josephs hospital Center ville He weighed eight pounds five ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank O Connor and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Doud A second birth reported with hospital in Ot
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Fay Paxston
Unionville
Ellis Dean
Tuesaday
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Frank O'Connor
Kenneth Doud
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nat. Ward
H. E. Glick
A. R. Fenton
VanDorin
Larry Brooks
E.U.B
Christan Church
Bob Morris
Baby Teresa Johnson
C. McDanel
George Scott
W. M. Hargid
Mason, Leo
Monroe
Vaughn Faber
Rebekkah
Richard Sneed
Farrier
Mrs. Luse
Smokey Smith
KRNT
Krnttyv
Polk County Playboys
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Mary DuVall
Forrest Edwards
Sec
Treas
Mary Mosley
Carol Robinson
Mr. Craver
Mr. Valentine
Janice Mosley
Judy Smith
Mary Ellen Condra
Linda Coulson
Ann Mihalovich
Tuttle
Carr
Gary Pfannebecker
Donna Cochran
Richard McDanel
Marlene Rinehart
Barbara Yeager
Bill Harsh
Miss Rinehart
Mrs. Whicker
Bembre
Nancy Vance
Wanda Benz
Kay Overtust
Joan Fox
Sheldon
Sloan
Park Here
Hay
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