Certificates Awarded To 10 Welders After 16-Week Course
The government welding program awarded certificates to ten students after completing a 16 week course in acetylene electric and shielded metal arc welding. Instructors and attendees included Gene Sebben and numerous students from Centerville Albia Moravia and Mystic. Van Dorin of Des Moines saved a drowning boy at Grand View Park golf course lagoon earning city recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Gene Sebben
Centerville
Raymond Mendandall
Albia
Edward Fowler
Moulton
Paul Seddon
Mystic
Gerald Marshall
Numa
Gilbert Rice
A. R. Fenton
Moravia
Leslie van Biaricom
Cincinnati
Anthony Joe Kastér
Danny Creagan
Jimmie Wells
Lovilla
Don MecNea
Sebben
George van Dorin
Fourteenth Street
Des Moines
Forrest
Francis Wing
Grand View
Park
van Dorin
Wing
Fred van Dorin
Shady Trailer Court
Moravia Hosts MDTA Training Conference Across Iowa
Superintendent A R Fenton and Gene Sebben attended a conference for directors and instructors of MDTA training programs in Iowa. Eleven programs exist, Moravia the smallest. The Moravia Community School will run an out of school welding class starting December 7 1984.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Gene Sebben
Iowa
Moravia
Sioux City
Moravia Community School
Farm Census My True Confession
An unsigned letter discusses the Farm Census and internal questions about farming wealth and expenses. The writer laments sharing intimate details and likens the piece to a personal confession, referencing an article in this week's Union and posing questions about harvest, sowing, savings, purchases, and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Thanksgiving gathering for the Van Dorin family
Lowell Van Dorin hosted Thanksgiving at home with his mother Ethel. Other guests included Leo Van Dorin Linda Bruce Rita Glenda and Jerry Van Dorin joining the event Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell van Dorin
Ethel van Dorin
Leo
Linda
Bruce
Rita
Glenda
Jerry van Dorin
Flight of the i Stork
Mr and Mrs George Brozovich of Moravia welcomed a baby boy born November 29 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. Mr and Mrs Bill Rogers of Moravia welcomed a daughter born November 24 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing ? pounds and one ounce. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Cochran and Mr and Mrs Orville Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brozovich
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Bill Rogers
Lester Cochran
Orville Rogers
Monor Roll Second Period Retirement List and Honors
Retirements: top freshmen and seniors listed with average grades and ranks. Notable names include Janet Rhee Judith Stufflebeam Patricia Rogers and Linda Whitehead Keith Miller Diane Pearson Richard Johnson Diane Judge George Brazovich and Harold Hawk among others. Thanksgiving family notices recount gatherings of the Cody Taise Ward Woodward and Stocker families in Ottumwa and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Rhee
Judith Stufflebeam
Patricia Rogers
Mary Joyce Mulling
Carl Tarbell
Ann McDonough
Gn Pine
Dan Phillips
Derrill McDanel
Richard Mosley
Marshe Day
Diane Judge
Johny McClurg
George Brazovich
Dennis Caster
Joyce McDonough
Marsha Stewart
Deborgh VanDorin
Debra Walker
Lorainé Fowler
Jean
Hawk
Larry Irwin
Maxine Johnson
Marela Walter
Janie Ward
Mary
Jo Wilson
Danny Brooks
Francite Brozovich
Alan Clark
Chester Gil Ten
Donna Rae Oard
Larry Proctor
Richard Calhoun
Barbara Darby
Larry Grinstead
Harold Hawk, Jr
David Oehler
Madelyn Sinclair
John Tarbell
Linda Underwood
Charles van der Pol
Sandra Whitehead
Setlor Ad Taylor Aid Day Meeting With Vic Mihalovich
The group will meet on December 4 Friday for a regular gathering. Attendees are asked to bring one small gift for the Christmas exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Vic Mihalovich
Soe
Mrs Ira Boyer Home From Centerville Hospital
Mrs Ira Boyer was brought home Monday from St Josephs hospital in Centerville to recuperate from knee surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boyer
Centerville Hospital
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Eleanor Miller Patient at Albia Hospital
Miss Eleanor Miller entered Monroe county hospital at Albia on November 24 for treatment of pneumonia. Her condition is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Miller
Albia Hospital
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Thanksgiving Family Gatherings Across Local Homes
The article lists numerous families and relatives visiting or hosting Thanksgiving in various towns. Names include Hawk, Harrigan, Tadlock, Rousseau, O Conner, Wilson, May, Bishop, Adams, Brown, McAninch, Coffin, Campbell, Palmer, Murdy, Keeton, Whicker, Rogers, and Newcomb among others. Residents from Burbank Lovilla Centerville Albia Udell Des Moines and Kansas City are noted with several multi generation gatherings over the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G, Hawk
Claude Hawk
Coop
Farmers Home
John Harrigan
Burbank
Calif
Basil Tadlock Lana
Douds
Nell Rousseau
Lovilla
Gary O'Conner
Ren
Paul Wilson
Centerville
Odile Clark
Frank Wilson
Hasta
John R. May
Denver
Cole
D. E. Bishop
Jim McAninch
George Adams
Lloyd Brown
Gary Adams
Max McAninch
John McAninch
Ethel Hamilton
Ida Mangle
Delmar Dowd
Robert Dixon
Winfield, Mo
Charles Coffin
Clella
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Wilbur Miller
E. Campbell
Leonard Palmer
W. V. Murdy
Vern Newcomb
Clara
Kansas City
Rex Murdy
Moline
Lester Murdy
Udell
Robert Whicker
Des Moines
Marlon Keeton
Janet
Tommy
Wendell Keeton
Carl
Gordon
Roxann
Albia
Theodore Murdy
Raymond Murdy
Moulton
Wendell
Murdy
James
Anna Rogers
Janet Keeton
Thank You for Kindness After Illness and Return Home
A grateful message expresses thanks for kindness received during hospitalization and after returning home. The writer acknowledges cards gifts calls and prayers and ends with a blessing to each person.
Thankful note to friends and family for support during hospital stay
A brief acknowledgement expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters gifts and visits during hospitalization and after returning home. Thanks are extended to the doctors and nurses for care and assistance.
Methodist Men Breakfast Set at Angel's Café
Fairfield Christian Business Men's Committee hosts a Thursday morning breakfast at Angel's Café at 7 am. The Senior high MYF and Rev. Coleman plan to attend Des Moines Messiah at KRNT on Sunday. A 16mm color film See All the People airs this week in Moravia Circuit churches. Focus is Advance Special work in India Alaska and the Congo. Funeral theme Funerals Can be Christian at United Christian Youth Meeting Fairview Brethren Church Sunday 5 to 7 pm. registration 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel's Cafe
Christian Business Men’s Committee
Fairfield
MYF
I Coleman
KRNT
Des Moines
Moravia
India
Alaska
Congo
United Christian Youth Meeting
Fairview
Past Matrons Meet At Mrs Paul Broshar
The Past Matrons club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Paul Broshar's home with Mrs Truxton Dicks assisting. Members enjoyed chicken sandwiches cranberry salad potato chips olives coffee and angel food cake. During social hour an election named Mrs Paul Dicks president and Mrs Claude Hawk secretary treasurer. A white elephant gift exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
Truxton Dicks
Paul Dicks
Claude Hawk
Moravia High Students to Broadcast on KBIZ Saturday
Moravia high school students Danny Brooks Michael Kuhns and Linda Whitehead will speak on respiratory diseases tuberculosis and the Christmas seal program on KBIZ Ottumwa this Saturday from 2 80 to 2 45 pm with Albia follow up from 2 45 to 9 00 pm as part of the 31st annual radio speaking program conducted by Ap panoose and Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Associations involving 60 Iowa high schools and 28 radio stations statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
KBIZ
Ottumwa
Albia
Appanoose County
Linda Whitehead
Towa
Gail Tuttle
Morayia High School
Iowa
Thanksgiving Dinner Gatherings in Oskaloosa Area
Thanksgiving featured multiple gatherings across Oskaloosa and nearby towns. Ernie Easter and Merle Brauer hosted in Oskaloosa while a cooperative turkey dinner was held at the rural home of Ron Tisue. Attendees included Delmar and Tulare, Calif., Glicks, Scotts, Sondra, Perry, and Ewing families. Additional visits tied to Monroe County Hospital and surrounding households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Easter
Merle Brauer
Oskaloosa
Ron Tisue
Delmar Glick
Tulare
Calif
Walter Scott
Sondra
Walter Scott, Jr
Jack Scott
Richard Perry
Luther Caster, Jr
Monroe
M. T. Ewing
Centerville
Dale Derby
Asia
Monroe County Hospital
Nell Rousseau
Louilia
Odile Clark
John Harrison
Burbank
Callen
Robert Lehman
Cedar Falls
Marshall Perry
Melissa Felton
Harry Felton
Udell
Paul Miller
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Donald Dowd
Ruth Carey
Waukesha, Wis
Homer Hamilton
The Shanghai Club November 24 Meeting Recap
The Shanghai Club met November 24 with Hazel Rinehart hosting a cooperative dinner at noon. Members present included Iole Christy Amy Hiner Doris Christy Carol Christy Lorraine Rinehart Sheila Penfield Laura Laird Delbert Calhoun Dorothy Calhoun Fred Christy Paul Christy Bert Rinehart and Hazel Rinehart. They worked on nut meats and Ioe Christy won a guessing game. The Christmas party is set for December 2 at the school house featuring popcorn and candy with a gift exchange from Mystery Pals and a grab bag for men and children. The next meeting will be December 29 with Dorothy Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Rinehart
Iole Christy
Amy Hiner
Doris
Carol Christy
Lorraine
Sheila Rinehart
Sharon
Timmy Penfield
Laura Laird
Delbert
Dorothy Calhoun
Fred Doris
Paul Christy
Bert
Ioe Christy
Poptom
Mystery Pals
Des Moines Family Reunites with Lost Dog Thanks to Nearby Neighbors
A half-starved collared dog wandered to a Des Moines doorstep Tuesday morning. The collar led to a Des Moines family, and they learned the dog had been missing since Thanksgiving south of Russell. Leo Ward arrived after work to reclaim the pet, praised the Clarence Whitehead family for their care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clarence Whitehead
Russell
Leo Ward
Whitehead
Whiteheads
Twentieth Century Club Meets With MHS Marshall Perry
The Twentieth Century Reading club gathered Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Marshall Perry for the December meeting. Activities included a club prayer, song, scripture, and roll call noting Christmas memories. The group voted a cash donation to the Salvation Army and shared letters and program notes from former members. A Thanksgiving family dinner at the Coulson home preceded the gathering, with local guests and travelers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Perry
Salvation Army
C. W. Craver
Elton Coleman
Cody Luse
Melissa Felton
Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF AM Meets Monday Evening
Election and regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF. and AM scheduled for Monday evening December 7 with dinner at 6:30 at the hall. Members are urged to attend led by James Wilson W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No. 252 AF
A.M
Moravia Eastern Stars Plan December Meeting and Elections
The Moravia Eastern Stars announce their regular meeting and officer elections for Tuesday evening December 8. A cooperative dinner will precede the gathering with meat furnished, hosted by Mrs. Claude Hawk and Widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Eastern Stars
Cantata Sunday Evening at Evangelical United Brethren Church
The Evangelical United Brethren church choir presents the Christmas Cantata Love Transcending on Sunday evening December 20 at 7 30 p m John W Peterson is the author The public is invited to attend this presentation at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
John W. Peterson
Thanksgiving family dinner across many households
The Kas ter family held a large Thanksgiving at the home farm with 12 grandchildren 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great grand child among many attendees including James Kaster Vera Sufficool and Paul Charles Eroshar Tim Ted Virsil Kaster Larry Thompson Valerie Theresa Bret Marvin Campbell Melinda Sherry Rex Clark Richard Allen Danny Wayne Kay Whicker Reba Jeraldine Breese Kathy Susan Dennis Randy Dale Williams Connie Debbie Robert Ronnie Dale Kaster Ricky Rose Tina James Kaster Debbie Becky Dennis Jimmy and hosts Clell McDanel Jody Jan Julia Jeff Hill Jenica. Also noted were guests at Dorman Irwin's nearby home and various relatives visiting Ottumwa Center ville and Canton areas. The day featured a full turkey dinner with trimmings and multiple family visits and later events including funerals and birthday dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kaster
Home Farm
Vera Sufficool
Paul
Charles Eroshar
Ronnie
Veril Kaster
Tim
Ted
Virsil Kaster
Larry Thompson
Valerie
Theresa
Bret
Marvin Campbell
Melinda
Sherry
Rex Clark
Richard
Allen
Danny
Wayne
Kay Whicker
Reba
Jeraldine Breese
Kathy
Susan
Dennis
Randy
Dale Williams
Connie
Debbie
Robert
Dale Kaster
Ricky
Rose
Tina
Becky
Jimmy
Mrs. Clell McDanel
Jody
Jan
Julia
Jeff
Hill
Jenica
Dorman Irwin
Iconium
Turkey
Lawerence Hammond
Reelert
George Hammond
Ottumwa
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Jimmie
Sheila
Oswald Irwin
Linda
Larry
Wilfred Powell
Nancy
Steve
Cedar Rapids
Dennis Heiden
I Branden
Fred Blumer
Clell Blumer
Russell Akien
Alice
Mary Meadows
Eva Ferren
Centerville
Don
Don Pettibones
Leta
Tom Pettibone
Don Cobler
Fred Dotson
Marjorie French
Gary Charity
Janet Schneider
Alicia
Ray Avera
Raymond Chority
Julie
Jayne
Bobby
Misty
Sheela
Bill Easter
Bonaparte
Forrest Main
Kenneth Martin
Canton
Russell Strunk
C. E. Palmer
Marshalltown
Jerry Main
Des Moines
Glen Wakefield
Carol
Edward Haver
Richard Wakefield
James Sawyer
Newton
J. R. Hayes
Hillsboro
Victor Mastin
Iowa
Grace Hiatt
University Park
Faye Platt
Card of Thanks Gratitude to Friends and Neighbors
Our heart felt thanks to all our friends and neighbors. God Bless You, Marion, Bonnie and All.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bonnie
Moravia Decorating Contest Seeks Local Entries
The Moravia Booster club and Garden club sponsor a Christmas decorating contest for area homes. Prizes include 5 dollars first and 3 dollars second in Nativity and Tradition divisions, plus 3 and 2 dollars in three minor divisions. Judging starts at 6:00 p.m. Monday Dec 21 with unlit displays judged an hour earlier. Entrants may phone committee members Wm Woodward Sr 3458 Shupp 3529 or Hiatt 3268.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Garden Club
Wm. Woodward, Sr
James Shupp
Lee Hiatt
Floyd Allen Treated At Centerville St. Joseph Hospital
Mrs. Floyd Allen is a patient at St. Joseph hospital in Centerville for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Allen
Centerville Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mrs Edith Dodd Hospitalized In Centerville
Mrs Edith Dodd entered St Joseph hospital in Centerville on Monday for a heart condition. She resides at Goldenage Manor in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Dodd
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Goldenage Manor
Thanksgiving social visits across Des Moines area
Mr and Mrs Dean Kaster hosted guests for Thanksgiving including Mr and Mrs Willard Brain Mr and Mrs Cliff Ogden Mr and Mrs Richard Ogden of Unionville and Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor of Des Moines. The Taylors accompanied the Kast ers home for Friday. Rodney of Minburn visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Harold Burton and Mrs Leona Burger. Mrs Lester Brain and family hosted many relatives during the long weekend. Mrs Edith Dodd, ills in St Josephs hospital Centerville, was visited by grandson BI Wilson on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Kaster
Willard Brain
Cliff Ogden
Richard Ogden
Unionville
Charles Taylor
Des Moines
Kaster
Charles Taylors
Kandi
Sherri
Brain
Steve Burger
Rodney
Minburn
Harold Burton
Leona Burger
Max McDonough
Lester Brain
Leo Dayle
Lester Brains
BI Wilson
Edith Dodd
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Johnston Boyer wedding held November twenty eighth
Laura Elaine Johnston daughter of Dr S E Johnston Centerville and Kenneth Earl Boyer son of Mr and Mrs Earl Boyer Moravia united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at United Presbyterian University Chapel Ames Iowa Rev Workman officiated The bride wore a white wool suit with brown accessories and red rose corsage Attendants were Linda Johnston and Ronald Boyer The bride's mother and the groom's aunt wore navy ties Guests included Randy Burkland Edward Millis Sheryl Carberry Rebecca Johnston Kathleen Johnston The bride is a Centreville high school graduate and Iowa State University transfer student The groom a Centerville high school graduate is pursuing a master’s in engineering at Iowa State University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Elaine Johnston
S. E. Johnston
Centerville
Kenneth Earl Boyer
Earl Boyer
Moravia
United Presbyterian University
Ames, Iowa
Workman
Linda Johnston
Ronald Boyer
Linda
Randy Burkland
Emimettsburg
Edward Millis
West Des Moines
Sheryl Carberry
Des Moines
Rebecca Johnston
Kathleen Johnston
Centerville High School
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
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VanDerin
Stork
Cody Taise
George McDonald
Roberta
Barbara
Kansas
Ron Woodward
Georgie
Ronald Overturf
Pam
Greg
Peg
J. H. Ward
Burdette Ward
Norman Ward
Jim Reichsen
Helma Tisye
Columbus
Ohio
Eric Main
Larry Brooks and
Batch
Bath
Wallee
Fanly
H. O. Brooks
Milton Stocker
Setlor AD
Methodist
THE
Shanghai Club
20Th Century Club
MHS
C. C. Coulson
Merrill Coulson
Marti Lehman
Waco
Texas
Merrill Cauleon
James Wilson, W.M
Ames
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