Wilson Family Reunion At Moravia Park 63rd Year
Descendants of Jesse and Miriam Wilson gathered at Moravia Park on August 19 for the 63rd reunion. 131 signed in as Tom Wilson led prayers and members enjoyed a cooperative dinner. A business meeting, letters from relatives abroad, seven births, seven marriages, and three deaths were reported. Officers for next year named. attendees listed from Des Moines Moravia and other states. The day closed with ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Miriam Wilson
Moravia Park
Tomilson
America
Tom Wilson
Wilson
Ase
Brien Wilson
Hazel Miller
John Furrer
Bolivia
Eunice Sutter
Moose Jaw
Sask
Canada
John L. Johnson
Fern Hedges
Margaret Broshar
Thelma Wilson
Daniel Wilson Furrer
John
Carol Furrer
Christine Day Furrer
Max
Kathy Furrer
Charlotte Susanne Stewart
Stephen
Judith Stewart
Dennis Dean Hansen
Delbert
Lois Hansen
Stacie Dawn Gammel
Howard
Sue Gammel
Joseph Robert M Wilson
Nathan
Cindy Wilson
Christine Duree
Jon Greenleaf
Chris Cloyed
Wilbur Cloyed
Ann Waugh
Richard Clark
Nancy Jean Evers
Barbara Evers
Raymond Brown
Jane Stickler
Helen Terhune
Robert Seth Dayton
Seth Dayton
Nancy Carol Waters
Wm. Randall Dayton
Dianne Christine Bubridge
David Harry Phillips
Edrie Phillips
Harry Phillips
Sharon Eileen Fels
Michelle Pratt
Fern Hudgens
Fatunie _gallen
Loren
Bud Walter
Ilda B. Mershall
John Wm. Johnson
Burke Wilson
California
Helen Johnson
Fit Man
Vivien Wright
Wildash
Joana Hansen
Mardeena Whitt
Margaret
Bae
Festival Parade Committee Reminds Float Entrants Rules
The festival committee reminds entrants of the big parade to follow the point system and submission decisions. Details are unclear due to damaged text but emphasize fairness and adherence to the official judging process.
Charles Veach Funeral Held at Antioch Church
Funeral services for Charles Albert Veach were conducted Monday at 2 PM at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Amick Champ officiating. Veach, a pharmacist and Moravia native, died August 1 in Dallas. He owned Veach Drug Store for 36 years and retired in 1960 to Phoenix. He served in World War I and was a 50 year Moravia American Legion member. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Dean Wintermute, son Duane Veach, eight grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch Baptist Church
Charles Albert Veach
Amick Champ
Horchem Funeral Home
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
Scotsdale
Arizona
Veach
St. Paul Hospital
Dallas
Klonditter
Charles A
Laura (Blakesley) Veach
Martha Knight
Iowa
Moravia
Pheonix
Ariz
American Legion Post
Dean Wintermute
Klondike
Duane Veach
Phoenix, Ariz
Tahtala United Methodist Service and Meeting
The Tahtala church led by Rev. L. B. Deedrick and Donald Whitehead hosts worship at 9:36 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. church school with UMW meeting on Thursday August 30 at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keonium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
U.M.W
Nazarene church weekly schedule and events
The Nazarene church announces September services led by Pastor D R Uhles with Sunday school at 10:00 a m and worship at 11:00 a m Frank Woodward is superintendent. Evening services and youth programs run through September 5 with a missionary meeting and a Mexico lesson. A prayer and fasting session is set for September 6 at noon. Transportation available at 724-3649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
John
N.Y
Opal Longley
Edna Horn
The
Gospel Hour
Marion Woodward
Mexico
Moravia United Methodist Parish Fall Schedule
Pastor Rev Wallace Palmer leads Moravia Parish with services at Grace and Salem. Morning Worship at 9 30 Sunday School 10 30, Junior MYF 6 30 Wednesday Bible Study 7 00, Administrative Board 8 00, Choir Rehearsal 8 00. Upcoming events include breakfast and Bible study for all men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian United Methodist Parish
Wallace Palmer
Grace
Salem
Linda Underwood Burgher Funeral Services Friday
Linda Underwood Burgher age 25 of Centerville Rt. 3 died Tuesday after a lengthy illness at St. Joseph Hospital Unionville Ta. She was a Moravia High School graduate class of 1965 and wife of Davis Burgher. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Miller Wehrle Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Ararat on Hwy. 2 east of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Underwood Burgher
Centerville
Veach and Cox Jr. unite in Ottumwa ceremony
Joellyn Veach and Charles A. Cox Jr. wed at First Pentecostal Assembly of God Ottumwa at 2 p.m. Saturday amid yellow and peach gladioli. Bride’s parents Richard Veach and Grace Veach. groom’s Cedar Lake and Crown Point families attend. The couple, both Evangel College graduates, plan to live in Pensacola Florida where he will be stationed as a Marine Corps officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joellyn Veach
Charles A. Cox Jr
Bill Gayle
Nila
Gail Cox
Danny Ezell
John Cox
Cal Evans
Dennis Knudsen
Jim Day
Brenda Hergman
Charlene King
Church Fellowship Hall
Cox
Ottumwa High School
Evangel College
Springfield
Crown Point
Ind
Marine Corps
Pensacola, Fla
Moravia Class of 1942 1943 to Hold Reunion Sept 2
The Moravia community building hosts a reunion for the Class of 1942 and the Class of 1943 on Sunday September 2 with a cooperative dinner at noon. All class members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reunion
Moravia
Wedding Guests Attend Ottumwa Nuptials of Cox and Veach
Saturday attendees from Des Moines Moline Centerville and Florida joined Charles Cox and JeElfyn Veach for a Church Street wedding at the First Pentecostal Assembly of God in Ottumwa. Visitors included Rev Tadlock and family from Fairfield and others visiting local families through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Mary Veach
E. H. Knudsen
Danny
Bob Swanson
Angela
Tulie
Craig Reich
Des Moines
Paul Phillips
Moline
Bess Everman
Centerville
Charles Cox
JeElfyn Veach
Assembly of God
Davidun
Gene McCrary
Gene Mi Faudly
Liolen
Alate
Cargo of Thanks Message Amid Unclear Text
Fragmentary text mentions death and thanks but lacks coherent names, dates, or locations. Core ideas are obscured. no identifiable individuals or organizations are reliably extractable for a precise news item.
Local families share visits and dinners this week
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Callen and Mrs Gene McCrory helped Beatrice Chance of Albia move Friday. Several couples and friends shared meals and visits around the area including John Wilsons, the Mears Walter group, and the Main home, with trips to Oskaloosa and Ottumwa and a Supper Bus outing at the Mearl Walter home Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Callen
Gene McCrory
Beatrice Chance
Albia
Ottumwa
Rosemary Strunk
Roberta Palmer
Janet
Forest Main
Merle Gackle
Mains
Ben Jones
Hame
Oskslucia
Reggie Marlin
Lyle
John Wilson
Neil
Joann
Mearl Walter
Mra
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Sylvan van Dutin
Esehily
Lifford
Fiualy 2
Carla Miller Weds Terry Dill in Coralville Church Ceremony
Carla Patrice Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl E Miller Unionville Ila married August 19 at Coralville Methodist Church to Terry Lee Dill son of Mr and Mrs Earle S Dill of Madrid with Mr and Mrs Stu Collins of Coralville as attendants The bride studies at NEMS University Kirksville Mo and the groom attends Drake University Des Moines They will reside in Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Patrice Miller
Carl E. Miller
Unionville
Ila
Coralville Methodist Church
Terry Lee Dill
Earle S. Dill
Madrid
Stu Collins
Coralville
N.em.s. University
Kirksville
Drake University
Des Moines
Sara Hersey Weds Paul Gardner In Albia Church Ceremony
Miss Sara Elizabeth Hersey daughter of Rev Thomas D Hersey Moravia married Paul David Gardner son of Mrs Inger Gardner Murree Pakistan in a double ring ceremony at Albia Church of the Open Bible Rev Thomas D Hersey officiated with grand father Thomas T Hersey escorting the bride. Reception followed at the bride’s Moravia home with a lace tablecloth and pink blue floral decor The three tier cake by Ruth Parker Lovilia. The bride, a 1989 Moravia graduate, attended Olivet Nazarene College. groom a 1965 Murree Christian High School graduate attended Open Bible College Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Hersey
David Gardner
Sara Elizabeth Hersey
Thomas D. Hersey
Moravia
Paul David Gardner
Inger Gardner
Murree
Pakistan
Albia Church
Thomas T. Hersey
Ruth Parker
Lovilia
Murree Christian High School
Open Bible College
Des Moines
Moravia Union submission note for early publication
The Moravia Union notes that regular news and wedding items should be submitted promptly for the first issue after the occasion. Late submissions may be delayed or omitted, with priority given to items received by the weekly deadline.
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Moravia Union
Moravia Girls Fall To SE Warren In Doubleheader
Moravia girls' softball lost to SE Warren 14-2 in varsity action with Warren scoring 9 runs in the fifth inning. Lisa Clark pitched seven strikeouts for Moravia as Julia McDanel, Lisa Clark, Sally Whitehead, and Randy Kaster collected hits. JV also fell 10-4. Seymour visits Friday at 7:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NHS
Warren
Moravia
Mohawkettes
Lisa Clark
Julia McDanel
Sally Whitehead
Randy Kaster
Warren Girls
Sheila DuVall
Seymour Girls
1973 Good Reunion of Peter Good Descendants
Descendants of Peter Good and Sister Nancy Good Bailey held a reunion on Sunday August 26 1973 at Drakesville park. A cooperative noon dinner followed by a short business meeting led by president Christine Bailey. The afternoon featured visits and photographs with the oldest attendee Mrs Marlon Bailey and the youngest Sherri Lockman. Attendees included Norman Hanes and granddaughter Kristina M Rockwell of Omaha and many local families. Next year’s meeting will be held on the fourth Sunday in August at Moravia park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Good
Nancy Good Bailey
Drakesville Park
Christine Bailey
Marlon Bailey
Sherri Lockman
Norman Hanes
Omaha
Nebr
Orlando Bailey
O. J. Bailey
Christine
Bill Bailey
Blomfield
Kristina M. Rockwell
Sarah Holden
Boone
Hilda Hanes
W. A. Hutchison
Moulton
Barbara Moore
Susan
Bryan
Marion Bailey
Rose Adams
Basel Swaim
Roy Wilcox
Drakesville
Roy Cowell
Tammy
Tim Toomey
F. A.bailey
Mary Hanes
Virginia Lockman
Pam
Sherri
Sylvia Hiatt
Moravia
Moravia Park
Alice Ullem Hosts Garden Club Meeting Highlights
Moravia Garden Club met at Mrs B F Ullem s home on Aug 22 to plan for the Fall Festival and a Moravia High School Flower Show on Sept 22. Central Region Convention in Des Moines Sept 25 26 27. club to provide centerpiece and favors for the banquet on Sept 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ullem
Moravia Garden Club
B. F. Ullem
Moravia High School
Central Region
Des Moines
Moravia Club
Mrs. Ullem
Margaret Callen
Stafford reunion draws 39 at Marion County 4-H building
The annual Stafford reunion was held at the Marion County 4-H building in Knoxville on Sunday August 26. Mr and Mrs R S Faber attended from Moravia with relatives joining from San Ramon California Des Moines Ankeny Ottumwa Winterset Albia and Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Main
Alexandria
Harry Woodward
Ida Kelley
Lyle Cloyed
Cubit
Stafford
Marion County 4-H
Knoxville
R. S. Faber
Moravia
San Ramon
Calif
Des Moines
Ankeny
Ottumwa
Winterset
Albia
Smorgasbord at United Methodist Church
Unionville Indiana hosts a community smorgasbord at United Methodist Church on August 31 at 5 30 p m Adults pay 2 00 and children 12 and under 1 00 Everyone is welcome and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Unionville, In
Community Thanks for Fire Department Help
Mr and Mrs Steve Ural express gratitude to Moravia Fire Department neighbors and friends for assistance during their fire on Wednesday evening.
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Moravia
Yuanksy to my friends and relatives for kindness cards and powers
Barence Sheldon expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness, cards, and support while in the hospital and at home during recovery.
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Yuanksy
Arence
Card of Thanks for wedding guests and cards
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and relatives who attended a wedding and sent gifts and cards. The brief message notes appreciation for support and attendance and asks recipients to forgive any delays in acknowledgment.
Moravia School Enrollment Falls to 486
Enrollment at Moravia schools opens with 486 students, about 17 below expected. 269 in junior high and high school, 217 in elementary, with grade counts listed. No school Monday for Labor Day, first football away game at Baxter next week. Calendar of events available at the school or Turner Lumber Co. and Moravia Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Baxter
Turner Lumber Co
Moravia Bank
Services Held Sunday For Addie Sheldon 92
Addie Sheldon born October 1 1880 in Appanoose County died August 24 1973 at Ottumwa hospital aged 92 years 10 months 24 days. Survived by daughter Jessie McAninch and four sons all of Iconium and Kirkville plus 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Memorial service August 26 1973 at Turner Funeral Home Moravia officiated by Rev L B Deedrick. Burial in Hillcrest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Sheldon
James L
Lucinda Hamlin Hawk
Appanoose County
Ottumwa Hospital
Ottumwa
Brushy
Brushy Baptist Church
Iconium
Clayton
Clarence
Clell
Kirkville
Addie T
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Rev. L. B. Deedrick
Hillcrest Cemetery
Family thanks friends after bereavement for support
The family of Addie Sheldon expresses appreciation for calls flowers and kindness during their recent bereavement. A special thank you to Rev Deedrick for prayers and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliso
Deedrick
Addie
Sheldon
Mearl Walters to note 65th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday August 30 No celebration is planned for that day A family picnic is planned in Moravia park Sunday September 2 In case of rain the event will be at the home of daughter Mrs Marvin Gardner in Moravia Friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walter
Coop
Moravia Park
Marvin Gardner
Moravia
Promoters to Meet Moravia Athletic Promoters Meet at High School
The Moravia Athletic Promoters will convene Tuesday evening next week at the high school instead of Monday. The meeting aims to organize schedules and discuss event planning for upcoming sports meets and athletic activities with local officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fairview Homecoming at Moravia School House
Fairview Homecoming set for Sunday September 2 at the Fairview school house east of Moravia. The event invites residents to gather for activities and community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Moravia
Hiatt Reunion at Centerville City Park September 2
Annual reunion titled Hiatt will be held on Sunday September 2 at Centerville city park. A coop dinner will be served and everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Birth Announcement for Tubie at Mon Hospital
A baby girl was born to Mr. aha Mus Kousld Stucker and spouse at Mon Hospital in Bible. The infant was named Mir aid Re and weighs in without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aha Mus Kousld Stucker
Mon- Hospital
Im Bible
Mir
Aid
Fedierkul
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