Christmas greetings cross paths with old friends
Rah Ramblin notes from Lena Rabuck who lived with Rev. Rabuck's E U B church parishioners, sending Blessed Christmas to Union friends. Phyllis Rabuck now Mrs Rev Jack Mathis in Tonganoxie Kansas, has three daughters and a son. Also mentions Dr Bruce Rabuck and a Kansas City Star ad on former Moravian Del Donahoo.
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Union
Lena Rabuck
Rabuck
Total E. U. B. Church
Phyllis Rabuck
Jack Mathis
Tonganoxle
Kansas
United Methodist Church
Phyllis
Corrine
Melody
Crystal
Jerry
Charles Main
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
del Donahoo
From milk to microphone Del Donahoo’s road to TV news
A Moravia Iowa boy dreamed of radio reverberating into a career. Del Donahoo rose from a one room schoolhouse to WDAF TV as a trusted newsman. He served in the army, studied at the University of Iowa, and built a family in Overland Park. He recalls the party sendoff before his draft and his passion for storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Iowa
Moravia
del Donahoo
Wdaf-Tv
Donahoo
Sicily
University of Iowa
WSUI
Martha
Moravia's Ambassador Del Earns Local Praise
The Don-J ahoos joined a 1961 visit to the Truman Library in Kansas City. A private 20 minute chat with President Truman occurred by chance. Del, known as Moravia's Ambassador, earns enduring pride from locals who hail his role and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Truman Library
Truman
Christmas Socials and Community Happenings
Mrs Milo Walker hosts guests including Mr and Mrs Joey Runnells and Mr Jimmy Logan for a Saturday supper. Sherry Spring attends a Christian party in Moulton. Dorothy Wiseman Missionary Circle meets at Wendell Phillips home. Teachers commend the grade school Christmas program. Women’s Missionary Fellowship sews pajamas for Shepards Home.
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Toone
Joey Runnells
Cincinnati
Jimmy Logan
Moline
Paul Cridle
Bough
Sherry Spring
Rosalin Boglé
Moulton
Frank O’conner
Milo Walker
Dorothy Wiseman
First Baptist Church
Wendell Phillips
Alvin Spring
Prairie City
Hinegardner
Des Moines
Lobb
Women's Missionary Fellowship
Unionville Baptist Church
Enid Walker
Shepards
Returning serviceman Jimmy Felton arrives for furlough
M M 20d Class Jimmy Felton stationed in San Diego returns from five months duty in Hawaii with wife Sherry daughter Mylinda visiting relatives in Ottumwa area. They plan to return to San Diego January 5. Various local residents visited hospital and shared Christmas events and family gatherings including Barrickman pre Christmas dinner hosting Gorden Foster and Burkland families.
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Jimmy Felton
San Diego
Calif
Hawaii
Sherry
Mylinda
John Doton
Carl Whisler
Anna
Ricky Burkland
Lorna Wolver
Dennis Pianpebecker
Floyd Wolver
Mae Olliver
Ruby Hedgecock
Minnie Moffatt
Purvis Hedgecock
Ottumwa Hospital
Wayne
Brian Weber
Huston
Texas
Carl Weber
Alva Fowler
Centerville
Minnie Moffett
Anna Marie Selix
Hazel Wolver
Lorga Wolver
Delbert Hedgecock
St. Joseph Hospital
Centervike
Edward
Kathy Moffatt
Howard Burkland
Udell School
Bob Barrickman
Oskaloosa
Lester Gorden
Rex Foster
Gary
Mary
Terry
Ottumwa
Agnes
Gorden
Jewel
Ricky
Congressmen Kyl Fears Government Overreach on Citizens
Congressman Kyl questions how far government programs can go before becoming masters, noting rising fears as records go digital and census plans expand. He cites confidential tips to the office, warns against retaliation, and stresses lawful citizen protection while acknowledging cases where complaints lead to procedural improvements.
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National Speen Jasépe
Maal Sa
Moravia Union
C. R
H. K. Charity
Monroe Counties
United States
Rah Ramblin
Otterbein
Lebanon
Bruce Rabuck
Claude
Tressa
Appanoose County Beef Producers Association
Agricultural Building
Mccreary Sale Barn
Del
Douglas
Mrs
Udell
Howard Burkeland
R. E
Dick” Cooper
W. Washington
Centerville, Iowa
Claude Hawk
Agent National Bank
Congressman Kyl
Tam
Congress
Halson
Angel’s Cafe
Rex and
Marie
Reva
LaVera
Aleta
Lord Jesus Christ
Wilbur, Eva and
Eleanor Miller
Turner Funeral Home
Kenneth and
Gladys Geyer
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