Rites Held For Mintia Shoemaker
Mintia Arvilla Callen Shoemaker was born December 27 1887 near Moravia and died December 26 1976 in Centerville. Survived by siblings and husband, she taught rural schools 23 years in Iowa counties, worked as a telephone operator, and was active in church music. Services conducted at Geyer Funeral Chapel Albia with burial in Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mintia Arvilla Callen
Christopher Sylvester
Mary Margaret
Coulson Callen
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Vet
Maggie
Lillian
Sylvia
Elsie
Minta
Appanoose
Monroe
Mahaska
Iowa
H. F. Shoemaker
Eub Mt. Zion
Wesley Chapel
Body of Christ
The
True Church
Coulson
Wm. Coulson
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
C. A. Farrington
Appaonose County Telephone Company
Callen Farm
Geyer
Albia
Thomas Tullis
Hillcrest Cemetery
Tomlin Couple Celebrate Surprise 25th Anniversary
Dean and Wanda Tomlin thank friends and family for sharing their surprise silver wedding anniversary, expressing appreciation for the kids, parents, and special friends who joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Wanda Tomlin
Don Bolin Suffered Fractured Ankle Injury at Farm
Don Bolin was rammed by a ram while feeding sheep at Francisco Turner farm, suffering a fractured and dislocated right ankle. He returned home from Bloomfield hospital in a full cast, with recovery expected eight weeks then another cast four to six weeks, possibly five to six months total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bolin
Bloomfield Hospital
Bolin
Francis Turner Farm
Old Hwy. 5
Freeman Jolly 78 buried in Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
Freeman R. Jolly aged 78 of Centreville died Friday December 24 at Centreville Hospital born April 25 1898. He is survived by a son Cleland Davenport a daughter Carol Smith Webster City two stepdaughters Jean Martin Moravia and Madeline Bailey Unionville. Funeral services held 10 am Monday at Daley Funeral Home Centerville burial at Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Jolly
Freeman R. Jolly
Centerville
Moravia
Janetta Carlson Jolly
Vesta Oehler
Cleland
Davenport
Carol Smith
Webster City
Jean Martin
Madeline Bailey
Unionville
Daley Funeral Home
Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
Christmas Dinner At Rinehart Home
Mrs Hazel Rinehart and Mary Lou of Albia hosted a Christmas dinner Sunday. Attendees included George Rinehart and family Lori Cindy Eldora Gerald Sheila Hazel Dick Hellyer Williams Gertrude Laporte City Temperance Shepherd Roy Rinehart Charles Mordan Susan Mike Jim Rinehart and Renee Woodward gathered in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart
Hazel Rinehart
Mary Lou
Albia
George Rinehart
Lori
Cindy
Eldora
Gerald Rinehart
Sheila
Hazel
Dick Hellyer
Williams
Gertrude
Laporte City
Temperance Shepherd
Roy Rinehart
Charles Mordan
Susan
Mike
Jim Rinehart
Renee Woodward
Thank you for support during hospital stay in Albia
Sincere thanks go to friends and relatives including Rev. Bob Hoover, Legion Auxiliary, ETC Club, Class 8 and 9, Grace Methodist Church, Past Matrons Club, Order of Eastern Star, and Rebekah Lodge for visits, cards, gifts, and prayers during and after hospitalization in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hoover
Legion Auxiliary
ETC Club
Grace Methodist Church
Order of Eastern Star
Rebekah Lodge
Albia
School Calendar Highlights and January Events
The calendar lists events from Thursday December 30 through Monday January 10 including Adult Ed and P E at 7 00, School resumes on January 3, Athletic Promoters at 7 30, plus Music Mothers at 1 45 and Board meeting at 7 00. Also scheduled are Basketball matches Southeast Warren and Mormon Trail, Wrestling at Monroe and Centerville, and Science Club sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melcher-Dallas IV
Southeast Warren
Monroe
Mormon Trail
Seymour J.V
Centerville
Mrs Tucker to Note Her 90th Birthday
Elsie Tucker Martin will be observing her 90th birthday on January 6. She resides at 222 South Main in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Tucker
Elsie Tucker Martin
South Main
Albia
Christmas Holiday Visits Across Cedar Rapids and Des Moines
Local notices show numerous Christmas season gatherings. Dex Moines visitors spent time with Kenneth Daniels and Darlene Orr in Cedar Rapids while extended families, friends, and relatives from Ottumwa Bettendorf Des Moines and Fulton Illinois shared meals and calls across multiple homes during holidays. Notable names include Kevin Daniels Kenneth Daniels Lawrence Daniels Darlene Orr Wayne C. Tisue Jim Horton Loyd Carter Bonnie Ragona and Tom Collins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Daniels
Dex Moines
Kenneth Daniels
Lawrence Daniels
Darlene Orr
Cedar Rapids
Kennth Daniels
Alice Easter
Rex Angel
Ernie Kastlr
Paul Benell
Brian
Robin
Chris
Monte Albers
Andy
Ben
Joe Kaster
Tina
Bobby
Steve McKinley
Mayann Fincher
Kenneth Locker
Sam Huff
Sandra
Terri Johnson
Wayne C. Tisue
Laughlin Air Force Base
del Rio
Tex
Carl Tisue
Alan
Jim Horton
Gamaliel
Ark
Loyd Carter
Mary Main
Velma Johnson
Bonnie Ragona
Bettendorf
Wilson Leonard
Ottumwa
Esther King
M. A. Perry
Rowena Beck
Des Moines
Eugene Daniels
Bryan
Carla Jean
Tom Collins
Albia
Bill Scott
Jack
Linda
Kim Scott
Walter Scott Jr
Eleanor Miller
Lanny Tisue
Kim Huber
Mary
Jo Caster
McBride Rowley Wedding at Albia Church December 18
Miss Peggy Sue McBride daughter of L Wayne and Mrs McBride of Albia married Harold Ray Rowley son of Earl Rowley at First Christian Church Albia December 18 1976. Rev Laverne Leigh officiated with 150 guests including Moravia and Albia members. reception followed in church center with three tier cake and guests listed from multiple towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride - Rowley
Albia Christian Church
Peggy Sue McBride
L. Wayne McBride
Albia
Harold Ray Rowley
Earl E. Rowley
Moravia
Rebecca Godby
Candy Marlin
Helen Johnson
Heather Scott
Jamie Cochran
Becky McBride
Tax Break Lowers Telephone Costs
The federal excise tax on telephone bills drops from 6 percent to 1 percent as of 1977, with Continental Telephone Company of Iowa noting customers will save about 275 million dollars at the lower rate and independent companies about 51 million. The Independent Telephone Association counts 1600 non Bell System firms serving nearly 28 million phones, a fifth of the nation. Congress had long debated the tax which has funded the Treasury. the levy is expected to bring roughly two billion dollars in 1977. The industry argues the tax is regressive and burdens the poor and elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Telephone Company of
Iowa
U.S. Independent Telephone Association
Congress
Independent Telephone Association
U.S. Treasury
Teonium United Methodist New Year Service and Installations
The Teonium United Methodist Church invites worship at 9 30 a.m. with installation of officers the administrative board Sunday School and the UMW followed by a communion service This marks the start of 1977 Also listed are 10 20 a.m Sunday School 7 p.m Adult Bible Class 7 p.m Youth Fellowship and a 7 p.m Children s Service The message urges choosing what is right to bring glory to God
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.M.W
Church and Methodist Notices From Moravia Area
Church listings note services for Church of the Nazarene and multiple Methodist congregations. Sunday worship times at various churches include 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am services plus Sunday School, Gospel Hour, and midweek events. Men’s breakfast, Bible study, and adult choir are scheduled at Grace and Salem locations with rotating dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Gilbert Hackett
N.W
Grace United Methodist
Dean Tomlin
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
Salem
Grace
Loving Memory of Our Dear Husband and Father Tom Main
In loving memory of Tom Main who died January 1974. Nothing can take away the love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger every day. Remembrances keep you near. Sadly missed by Mary O Main Beauneta Barbara and Bonnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Main
Mary O. Main
Beauneta
Barbara
Bonnie
Card of Thanks for Anniversary Gratitude Note
Harold C Turner and spouse express thanks to their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, friends, and neighbors for the mice dinner flowers and cards. They credit Plan Ladies Aid for help in celebrating many years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sv Ubo
Harold C. Turner
P.E.P. Student Observes Parish Work at Moravia United Methodist
Connie Hinman a Cornell College senior joins Pastors Bob and Jo Hoover for January as part of the Parish Experience Program observation. She will attend the Town United Methodist Pastors School January 3 to 6 at Simpson College in Indianola then observe reading studying and possibly perform pastoral tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Christmas Day and Holiday Guests Spread Across Des Moines Area
A long list of Christmas visitors and gatherings across unions and towns includes Mrs. Sylvan Van Dorin and family visiting Megan Baughman in Unionville, plus extended visits by Faber, Tadlock, Van Dorin, and other relatives in Des Moines Centerville Albia Exline Mt. Pleasant and nearby areas.
Christmas Dinners and Local Gatherings Recap
A long record of Christmas dinners and gift exchanges across the area lists multiple households and attendees from the Scott, Daniels, Dooley, Tisue, Goughnour, Van Zante, Wilson, and Hiatt families. The article also notes plans for an Indian Museum discussion at Honey Creek State Park, with Joe Brill and Duane Anderson attending, hosted by the Moravia Booster Club. Supper precedes a 7:30 meeting on Jan 13 and costs $2.50 per person, with couples encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Rathbun
Honey Creek
Honey Creek State Park
Joe Brill
Moravia
Booster
Hiner family and others gather for Christmas supper
Mr and Mrs Lew Hiner hosted a Christmas weekend gathering with many relatives and friends. Guests included Max Hiner Pearl Hiner Cheryl Becky Susan Diana John Hiner Steve Stacy Joe Daven Lois Fowler Des Moines Ron Mc Caleb Dustin Tony Mark Van Zante, Carl Van Zante family, Harold Loch David Sandy Dave Stafford family from Omaha, Ruben and Mary Jo Faber hosting the Fabers, Grace Martin Albia Dallas Faber Don Klampe Butch Martin Eddie Squires from Centerville. A turkey co op dinner and gift exchange followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan van Dorin
Delbert Love
W. H. van Dorin
Unionville
Megan Baughman
Denny Baughman
Dean Faber
Terry
Des Moines
Ruben Faber
Dallas Faber
Bob Faber
Muscatine
Grant Tadlock
Larry Tadlock
Marie
Jann
Rock Island
Elaine Tadlock
Marshalltown
Gary Tisue
Tabor
Wayne Tisue
del Rio
Texas
Carl Tisue
Alan
Moravia
Tadlock
Centerville
Steve Henderson
Exline
Bob van Dorin
Eric
Mt. Pleasant
Lee Hiatt
van Dorin
Judy Merkle
Colorado
Bill Wilson
Arma
Kas
Don Argo
Carl van Zante
Mark
Carl Brees
Albia
Ruben Fiber
and Firs
Butch Martin
Eddie Squires
Genevie Faling
Bessie Bonovan
Herbert Main
Endie Main
Glen Fowler
Ray Rotter
Rick
Kevin
Allen
Michelle
Jenna Kent
Blairstown
Birdie Main
Martha LaMar
Marsha Burton
Chris
Brad
Fine Stocker
Len Bracken
Chrig
Stoviner
Lethe
Scott
Luther Caster Jr
Mary
Monroe
Ron Tisue
Janet
Daryl Tisue
Tifini
Lanny Tisue
Kim Huber
M. T. Ewing
Marilyn
Marge
Matthew
Jack Scott
Linda
Kim
Walter Scott Jr
Kristi
Jeff
Bryan
Richard Perry
Rodney
Eugene Daniels
Alan Dooley
Albion
Roy Dooley
Scal Johnson
Mazzie McFall
Moulton
Kevin Daniels
Virgil Dooley
Jody McDanel
Kenneth Daniels
Clifford Tisue
James Nash
Roy Argo
Loyd Carter
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
Robert Carter
Morning Sun
Rick Goughnour
Carla Levings
Quincy, Ill
Steve Krieger
Kirksville
James
Ron van Zante
Greg
Jon
Mark van Zante
Wetzlar
Germany
Charles N. van Zante
Tom and Ted
Shawnee
Kans
Carrol Brees
Neal
Paul
Rex
Lute Hiatt
Larry Brooks
Carlisle
Richard Armstrong
Lew Hiner
Max Hiner
Pearl Hiner
Daugthers
Cheryl
Becky
Susan
Diana
John Hiner
Steve
Stacy
Joe Hiner
Daven
Lois Fowler
Ron McCaleb
Dustin
Tony
Harold Loch
David
Sandy
Dave Stafford
Omaha
Nebr
Ruben
Mary Jo
Faber
Grace Martin
Don Klampe
Moravia area grocer longtime contact retires
Tex Stout of Chariton, a familiar figure to Moravia residents through Spencer's Grocery, made his last local grocery call Monday before retiring from Chariton Valley Wholesale Grocery Co Hy Vee. He began as a warehouseman in 1925 and later served as a field representative covering Iowa and Missouri, with the Spencers among his early customers and partners in business for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Stout
Chariton
Moravia
Lelia Spencer
Spencer
Stout
Chariton Valley Wholesale Grocery Co
Hy-Vee
Iowa
Missouri
Vie Spencer Grocery
Bella
Paul Spencer
Spencers
Trois Notas Ward
Mars
Lawrence
Cresture
Rolasics
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Mintia
Kenny Tadlock
Kim and
Fulton, Ill
Lee Tadlock
Ray Tubaugh
Flora Phillips
Elerene Halsey
Ed Robinson
Sheri Wilson
Bride
Grou
Moravia High School
Route Two
Otudawa
Charitgo
Blakesburg
Oskaloosa
Marshall, Mo
Colorado Springs
Colo
Teonium United Methodist
L. B. Doedrick
Donald Whitehead
Methodist
Bob and
Jo Hoover
P.E.P
United Methodist Parish
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