Blue Front rital school to hold reunion near Moravia
The Blue Front rital school in Monroe county 40 miles northwest of Moravia will hold its first reunion of former pupils teachers and patrons on Sunday Sept 24 at the old school grounds The building remains but closed due to new school re organization A cooperative noon meal will be served All former teachers pupils patrons and friends are invited to attend Contact Mrs Harry Woodward Moravia Mrs Ray Rinehart Moravia Mrs Earl Fenton Piano or Mrs Lewis Rouse Albia with information on distant teachers and pupils
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Monroe County
Moravia
Harry Woodward
Maravia
Ray Rinehart
Earl Fenton
Lewis Rouse
Albia
Murdy Enrolls in Electric Engineering Program
David Murdy left Sunday to enroll Monday at the Central Technical Institute in Kansas City to study electrical engineering. The update notes he is the son of Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy of the northeast area.
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David Murdy
Central Technical Institute
Kansas City
Soho Ana
The
Anhrete
Wendell Murdy
Fairview Main Station Church Plans Work Day at Schoolhouse
Men and women of Fairview Main Station church will hold a work day at the old Showers school house not Tuesday Sept. 5 to work on the building. Anyone interested is welcome to help.
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Fairview’ Main Station
Winer Reunion Set for Cen Texville Park Sunday
The Hiner reunion will be held Sunday September 3 at Cen Texville park. A basket dinner at noon. Visitors welcome. Dollie Huff, Sec'y.
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Hiner
Centexville Park
Dollie Huff
Sec’y
Foster Reunion at Centerville Park Sunday
The annual Foster reunion will be held in Centerville park on Sunday, Sept. 3, inviting all relatives and friends to attend.
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Centerville Park
Hiatt Family Reunion Set for Moravia Park
Annual Hiatt reunion planned at Moravia Park on Sunday September 3 with a basket dinner at moon. Local organizers invite descendants to attend and share memories.
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Hiatt
Moravia Park
Moon
Goode Family Reunion at Moravia Park
Descendants of Peter and Nancy Goode gathered at Moravia park on Aug. 27 for their annual reunion. A noon cooperative dinner followed by a brief business meeting and program. Mary Hanes was elected president with Norman Hanes as vice president and Sylvia Hiatt as secretary. Faith Hutchison served as historian with LaRue Schultz. Attendees from multiple states and towns enjoyed afternoon visiting and photos.
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Peter
Nancy Goode
Moravia Park
Mary Hanes
Centerville
Norman Hanes
Omaha
Neb
Sylvia Hiatt
Moravia
Faith Hutchison
Moulton
LaRue Schultz
Scarsboro
Migs Christine Bailey
Bloomfielt
Iowa
Max Fullerton
Wausaukee
Wis
Kenneth Fullerton
Milwaukee
Lucille Maack
Tuscon
Ariz
Walter Schultz
Mabel Watson
Waterloo
Nancy Mae
Bailey
Knoxville
Martha Bailey
C Ioe
Bloomfield
Warley
Mug
Elmer
Gorden
Exting
Ray Wilcox
Doyle
Drakenville
Lawrence
Haghley
Udell
Meryl Hanes
Hilda, Hanes
Helen Foster
Dickie Lee
Rita Lynne
Carl LaVaughes Hanes
Alice Jean
Lewis Wayne
Lee J
W. A. Hutchison
Oran
Verl
Clell Blumer
John Bailey
Jane
Gary D. Perry
Julia Digne
Emery Hiatt
Delia Bief Numa
Ice Cream Social at Iconium Methodist Church
The Iconium M.Y.F. will hold an ice cream social on Thursday, August 31 at Iconium Methodist Church. Serving begins at 6 30 p m.
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Iconium M.Y.F
Iconium Methodist Church
Jerry Boblenz Wins Tour of State Factories
Jerry Boblenz of Moravia Iowa is among 38 youths chosen for the 11th annual Iowa Farm Youth Tour by the Iowa Development Commission. The trip September 5 to 9 will visit plants in Pella Ottumwa Fairfield Keokuk Muscatine Davenport Iowa City Grinnell and Des Moines to show links between farming and manufacturing. Gov Norman A Erbe will attend the closing luncheon at Hotel Fort Des Moines.
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Jerry Boblenz
Moravia
Iowa
Iowa Farm
Iowa Development Commission
Future Farmers of America
Farm Bureau
Boy Scouts
Pella
Keokuk
Ortho
California Chemical Co
Fort , Madison
Sheaffer Pen Co
International Resistance
the Leopold Co
Burlington
Huttig Manufacturing Co
Muscatine
Aluminum Company of America
Davenport
Proctor and Gamble Co
Iowa City
Donaldson Company
Grinnell
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Norman_A. Erbe
Fort Des Moines
Twelve take exams for county assessor position
Twelve candidates appeared for the county assessor examinations in Center Ville last Wednesday. The State Tax Commission conducted the tests, with results to be reviewed by the County Conference Board in about ten days. The board may appoint those with satisfactory scores. Lloyd Rose, longtime senior, resigns from the post. Candidates included Russell Alden Robert Foster Tony Malletta M A Winans Maryelle McElwain Clifford Burger Donald Haines Sim Howell Nancy Moore M M Teater Ruth Tucker and Jack Martin.
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Centerville
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
County Conference Board
Conference Board
Lloyd Rose
Tue
Pegentie
Russell Alden
Robert Foster
Tony Malletta
M. A. Winans
Maryelle McElwain
Clifford Burger
Donald Haines
Sim Howell
Nancy Moore
M. M. Teater
Ruth Tucker
Jack Martin
Gallens Observe 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Callen near Iconium celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday August 27. Attending were their children and grandchildren except daughter Mrs George Olson and family of Minnespolis Ming. A noon turkey dinner and a pink decorated cake with bells marked Mom Dad 40.
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Gilbert Callen
Iconium
George Olson
Minnespolis
Ming
Bill Wiand
Deeny
Jim
Jerry
Des Moines
E. G. Clayton
Delores
Mike
Melody
Davenport
Richard Callen
Gary
Ricky
Quincy
Wayne Christy
Migine
Joyce
Cari
Taylor Aid Meeting With Lucille Carter September Seventh
A Taylor aid group schedules a meeting with Lucille Carter for September seventh to elect officers. Attendees are asked to bring a gift to reveal a capsule for a friend.
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Taylor Aid
Lucille Carter
Birthday thanks from Elizabeth Van Dorin to family and friends
Mrs Elizabeth Van Dorin expresses heartfelt gratitude to her children grandchildren relatives and friends for cards flowers and gifts received on her birthday.
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Elizabeth van Dorin
4 H Boys Win At State Fair
Appanoose county 4 H youths excel at the state fair with top placements. Joseph Hammond of Seymour earned third in state crops judging and bronze for his individual, while Hammond, Roblenz, Argo, and Phillips placed third as a team. Don West of Moravia won a purebred Aberdeen Angus heifer and led a strong livestock show with blue ribbons and high market prices.
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Joseph Hammond
Seymour
Jerry Roblenz
Jim Argo
Moravia
Jay Phillips
Centerville
Appanoose County
Donald West
Iowa Association of Aberdeen Angus
Don
Iowa Association
Don West
Richard Coltrain
Kenneth Martin
Plano
Donald Hangpton
Kenneth
Martin
Callen Reunion Draws Moravia Attendees at Picnic
The 38th Callen reunion met August 27 at Moravia Park with a noon picnic dinner and visiting into the evening. New officers for 1962 were Clinton Albert 500 as President and Elsia Callen as Secretary and Treasurer. attendees included Haley Scott and Bess, Norris Gallen and Marvin, Clinton Albertson, Wendl Coulson, Zell Callen, Cynthia Callen, Mabel Coulson, Lilian, Elsie, and Billie Callen of Moravia.
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Callen
Moravia Park
Clinton Albert 500
Elsia Callen
Haley Scott
Bess
Norris Gallen
Marvin
Albia
Clinton Albertson
Centerville
Wendl Coulson
Moulton
Zell Callen
Cynthia Callen
Mabel Coulson
Lilian
Elsie Callen
Billie Callen
Moravia
Turner and Clark men enter military training and visits
A/3 James G. Turner and Mrs. Turner head to Fort Worth Texas for six months of Air Force A P training at Carswell Air Force Base James Turner has been on a 10 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs George Turner Raymond Clark returned to California to start a 20 week radar course at the Navy training center Treasure Island after a 14 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Clark He completed Navy boat induction training in San Diego California Mr and Mrs Carson Jordan and family from Beville Texas visited the Parental Jordan home this past Saturday
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James G. Turner
Wedding Shower Honors Mrs. James Smith Jr
A wedding shower was held for Mrs. James Smith Jr on August 25 at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Burkland. Winners of prizes were Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Mrs. Ava Foster, and Mrs. Patty Scritchfield. Refreshments included coffee, ice cream, cake, nuts and mints. Many gifts were sent by friends unable to attend.
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James Smith, Jr
Lawrence Burkland
Elizabeth Anderson
Ava Foster
Patty Scritchfield
Methodist Fellowship Night Honors Teachers
Grace Methodist church hosts an informal reception for all teachers and their families on September 6 at 8 p m. Families bring sandwiches and pie. refreshments served by the committee. The event aims to foster fellowship with both new and veteran teachers.
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Grace Methodist Church
Unionville Celebrations Schedule Next Week Fox Hunt and Fairs
Unionville hosts the Southern Iowa Northern Missouri fox hunt Monday to Thursday with afternoon and evening events. A Monday beach show joins square dances on Tuesday and Wednesday nights along with Old Settler days and a Hartsock carnival offering rides and concessions.
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Unionville
Iowa - Northern
Missouri
School Enrollment Nearly Matches Last Year At Opening
School enrollment figures show little change from last year. High school enrollment stands at 175 with grade school at 370, compared to last year's 183 in grade school and 175 in high school.
Tractor Rodeo Planned At Fall Festival Friday
Moravia F.F.A. announces a tractor rodeo at the Fall Festival this Friday sponsored by the Farm Bureau. Six events are scheduled with contestants age 14 and older. Larry Dayton leads the local chapter in conducting the rodeo.
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Larry Dayton
The
Moravia F.F.A
Farm Bureau
Ada McCall Died After Illness in Keokuk Hospital
Word reached Mrs. Art Fox of the death of Ada McCall mother of Bob McCall of Des Moines. She had been ill in a hospital for two weeks. Otis Burton of Ottumwa and Mr and Mrs Harley Burton of Centerville were dinner guests at the Curtis Burton home with Mrs Otis Burton staying overnight.
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Art Fox
Ada McCall
Bob McCall
Des Moines
Otis Burton
Ottumwa
Harley Burton
Centerville
Curtis Burton
Jerald Luse Shines at State Tractor Rodeo
Jerald Luse, past Moravia Fair tractor rodeo winner, competed at the State Fair Friday. He showed strong performance before belt lining issues, a skill less familiar to his farming operations.
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Jerald Luse
Jererd Luse
In Memoriam Aaron A. Campbell Remembrance Note
Mr and Mrs Ted Campbell honor their father Aaron A Campbell who died last August in a brief memorial message. The notice marks one year since his passing and expresses family devotion.
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Aaron A. Campbell
Six Candidates for School Board
Interest grows in the forthcoming school district election with three nomination papers filed from each of two districts. District 1 north nominates Ralph Davis T. J. Luse and re elects Warren Rouse. District 3 south nominates Herb Boblenz Alva Cridlebaugh and Virgil Douley. Nomination papers are available from C. C. Coulson secretary. Papers must be filed by noon Friday Sept 3.
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Ralph Davis
T. J. Luse
Warren Rouse
South
Herb Boblenz
Alva Cridlebaugh
Virgil Douley
Bert Meadows Observes 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Meadows celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a family cooperative dinner Sunday. Attending were L Campbell, F H Blomgren and Oske Joosa family, Don Pettibone family, Jerry Pettibone and Peggy, Tom Pettibone and Jackie, Del Brede with Gieselle, Greg and Georgia, and Mrs. Leila Spencer along with Mr. Walter Spencer of Trenton, Missouri. The honorees hosted the gathering.
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Bert Meadows
L. Campbell
Meadows
F.H. Blomgren
Oske- Joosa
Don Pettibone
Jerry Pettibone
Peggy
Tom Pettibone
Jackie
del Brede
Gieselle
Greg
Georgia
Walter Spencer
Trenton
Leila Spencer
Sunday visitors at the Carson Jordan home
Sunday visitors at the Carson Jordan home included Mr and Mrs Mira Tom Jordan of Des Moines, and Mr and Mrs Hubert Stagea of Seymour, visiting with the Jordan family.
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Carson Jordan
Mira
Tom Jordan
Des’ Monica
Hubert Stagea
Seymour
Blumer-Helden Wedding At Grace Methodist Church
Miss Patsy Dene Blumer and Dennis Oren Helden wed at Grace Methodist Church with 120 guests present. The ceremony featured white gladioli and seven branch candelabra, organist, and a double ring service. Attendants included Norma Alden and Kathy Brown, amid a yellow and white color scheme, with reception in church parlors and guests from multiple towns in Iowa and nearby states.
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Grace Methodist Church
Patsy Dene Blumer
Dennis Oren Helden
Weldon Whitenack
Miss Blumer
Clell V. Blumer
Moravia
Heiden
Pauline Stacker
Albia
Oren Heiden
San Leandro
California
Carl Black
Howard Alden
Newhall
Town
Robert Smith
Larry Spencer
Chantilly
Norma Alden
Udell
Stephen Burger
Kathy Brown
Michael Clause
Alice Alden
Gene Flanders
Ottumwa
Bruce Flanders
Wallace Planders
Anna Callen
Nancy Turner
Terry Chidester
The
Kingdom
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James Smith
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Mrs
Ted Campbell
Antiquity Lodge 252
AF. & AM
Carl Hiatt
W. M
Clarence Whitehead
Robert Boeger
Harold Edwards
Sharon Argo
Karen Boyer
Maravia High Schoo
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Albia High School
Schmidt Construction Company
Batavia
Albis
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