Santa visits Hiner home for 21st annual Christmas visit
Sondra Perry chronicles the Moravia area Christmas gathering at Max and Ruth Hiner, hosts for 21 years. Santa arrives at 7:30 PM and greets about 100 children yearly, with Ruth’s decorations and family hospitality drawing neighbors, former visitors, and local friends. A large red green pillow gift from Erica Rosdail adds seasonal warmth.
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Hiners
Ruth
Santa
Hiner
Max
Ruth Hiner
Mrs. Hiner
Ott
Umwa
Joyce Rosdail
Erica Rosdail
Max McDonough
Max Hiner
Moravia
Sondra Perry
Food stamp rules tie purchase price to heating bills
The USDA will require states to count a household's latest utility bills when computing food stamp purchase prices starting January 1. If bills rise by more than 25 dollars, adjustments must be made within 10 days, sooner if stamps are not yet bought. if already purchased, changes apply next month. Applicants in delayed states may receive compensation for lost benefits.
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U.S. Department of Agricul Heure
USDA
Winter cattle feeding guides for replacement heifers
County cattlemen should feed replacement heifers to calve by 24 months and reach breeding weight by 15 months. Experts from Iowa State say 1315 months for cycling, 144 lb daily gain in winter, and 578 to 700 lb at breeding for British breeds. Rations vary by weight, with hay, corn and supplements, factoring waste and cold. Wind chill guides required if no shelter. HH Dickenson notes Hereford Association membership. AHA is large registry founded in 1881.
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Monroe County
Ways County
Gary M. Peterson
Iowa State University Extension
Daryl Strohbeho
Stronbehn
Christmas Services and Concerts Announced in Moravia Area
Local Nazarene church outlines December events including a Children's program on December 16 at 4 PM, Christings Dagists on December 2 at 7 30 PM, and a Christmas concert at Moravia High School Gym directed by David Ward. The elementary concert features Kindergarten through 3rd grade on December 15 and a cantata for 4th through 6th. A chorus broadcast is slated for December 16 at 1:00 PM on KCOG. Grove Methodist hosts its annual Christmas program December 28 at 6:30 PM with Sunday school reminders for this Saturday at 2 PM.
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Christman
Christings Dagists
Gilbert Huckert
Moravia High School
David Ward
KCOG
Grove
Congressman Neal Smith to hold Iowa meetings in December
Congressman Neal Smith schedules a series of open area meetings in Iowa from December 20 through December 17, featuring question and answer sessions on Federal legislation and policies. Citizens may also present personal Federal program questions to Smith or staff. events include Ottumwa on December 6 at 8:00 p.m. and Centerville on December 17 at 11:00 a.m.
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Neal Smith
Iowa
Smith
Ottumwa Court House
Appanoose County
Centerville, Court House
Perrys observe 60th wedding anniversary at Grace Methodist
The 60th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Perry was celebrated with an Open House on Saturday December 10 at Grace Methodist Church. The guest book bore 61 signatures, with Mrs. Ray Hardy serving coffee and Mrs. Emmit Goode pouring punch. One guest, Mark VanZante visiting from Germany, attended on leave.
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Marshall Perry
Grace Methodist Church
Ray Hardy
Emmit Goode
Jimmy Forsythe
Germany
Mark VanZante
Dinner Menu Features Classic Liver and Onions Platter
The menu lists liver and onions with mashed potatoes and gravy, accompanied by vegetables, salad, and dessert. A simple home style dinner offering traditional comfort fare with standard sides.
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Maidrite
Wildlife refuges open to hunting at Rathbun Lake
Hunters are told the Rathbun Lake wildlife refuges will open to hunting on Saturday December 17 as restrictions are lifted for the remainder of the season. Colyn Area and Honey Creek State Park remain closed to hunting and no hunting signs will be removed at areas open to hunting.
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Rathbun Lake
Bob Hiatt
Colyn
Honey Creek State Park
Carneys Welcome Baby Girl Kelli Ann at St Josephs
Mr and Mrs Michel Carney of Centerville announce the birth of a daughter on December 12 at St Josephs Hospital Centerville. Kelli Ann weighed pounds and ounces at birth. Grandparents are Clyde Carney of Center ville and Dewayne Moore of Melrose. Great grandparents are Elbert Moore of Melrose.
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Michel Carney
Centerville
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kelli Ann
Clyde Carney
Dewayne Moore
Melrose
Elbert Moore
Summers announce engagement of Julie Ellen Doud
Engaged Irven and Janis Summers of rural Lovinia announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Ellen to 10 Douglas Owen Doud, son of Kenneth and Olive Doud of rural Moravia. A June wedding is planned.
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Irven
Janis Summers
Lovinia
Julie Ellen
Douglas Owen Doud
Kenneth
Olive Doud
Moravia
Microwave cooking class by Ruth Libby at Grace Church
Ruth Libby of Whirlpool Cher led a microwave cooking school at Grace Methodist Church on Tuesday December 13. Twenty eight attendees learned microwave basics while Libby demonstrated several microwave tasks and shared tips on choosing ovens and settings. A prize was awarded at the end for best dish.
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Ruth Libby
Whirlpool
Cher
Grace Methodist Church
Mra
Libby
Land Preservation Policy meeting draws public input
About 15 residents attended the first of three meetings at the Appanoose County Courthouse to advise on Iowa state land preservation policy under House File 210. Participants heard presentations by Bill Byers and lawmakers and were invited to submit written comments for the commission's second hearing on December 9.
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Appanoose County
Iowa
Appanoose Co
Loren Eddy
Kermit Strickler
Harold Fowler
Harry Robertson
Roger Wells
Max Moore
Ronald Turk
Henry Little
CVRSA
House
Garden Club salad luncheon and holiday recipes
A historical note describes a Garden Club salad luncheon held this week with eleven ladies present. The event covered organizing meetings, planning, and sharing recipes tied to the holiday season, including references to local leaders and community cooking efforts.
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Nazarene Christmas
ISU
Peterson
Perrys
Carneys
Julie Ellen Summers
Laerere Pettbune
Byer
Charles Grove
Farm Bureau
Commission
Gene Paris
Louis Valenting
General Assembly
State of
Towa
Photo Review
Moravia Sports Action
Karlena Paris
Susan Matkovich
Mike Koffman
Mark Hallte
Gene Garrison
Wayne of
Corydon
Gene
Iphoto
Leta Pettibone
Brian Harrington Grabe
Jaren Tubaugh
Mike Koltfman
Garden Club
Mutevia
Christine Daeeute
Gimun
Indies
Uronguile
Virginia McDeiwugh
Mcbonpagt
Fivnie Degulitulis
Devon
Sbbig
Jadice
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