Centerville to get new leased post office, Bandstra says
Congressman Bert Bandstra announced approval of plans for a new larger Centerville post office to be built by a private bidder and leased to the Post Office Department. The current 1903 building, in use for 60 plus years, will be vacated with the old site offered to other government entities if no federal need exists.
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Bert Bandstra
Centerville
Bandstra
Fourth
U.S. Post Office Department
Post Office Department
Congress
Vance
General Services Administration
Local notes from Munster and Albia and area
Miss Fontelle Gearhart of Munster Ind underwent major surgery in Chicago on February 7 and is recovering satisfactorily. Several Moravia residents attended Clarence Moses Stocker’s funeral at Albia Christian Church. Various local visits and family gatherings are listed, including Emma Hayward illness care, Oscar Walter family dinners, and Burton funeral services in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontelle Gearhart
Munster
Ind
Chicago
Dollie Gearhart
Moravia
Jay Wilson
Rubye Cloyed
Sarah Stocker
Gomer Stocker
John Johnson
Clarence Moses Stocker
Christian Church
Albia
Moravia OES Holds Instruction School and Dinner
Moravia Order of Eastern Stars instructional session led by Mrs Eva Winger at the Masonic Temple. Luncheon at the American Legion home, 12:00 p.m., then a 6:30 dinner served by the auxiliary for 35 guests. 5:00 inspection and Miss Diane Kincade initiated. Guests from Ottumwa Douds Eddyville Albia Mystic Centerville Unionville and Moulton. Gifts presented, social hour with cake mints coffee. dining committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Winger
Order of Eastern, Stars
Moravia Order of Eastern Stars
Masonic Temple
Winger
American Legion
Legion
Moravia Eastern Stars
Diane Kincade
Wm. Kreigiemier
Moulton
Loyd Carter
Valera Guthrey
Ottumwa
Douds
Eddyville
Albia
Mystic
Centerville
Unionville
Jack Long
Car Hiatt
Ray Charity
Dick Johnson
James Wilson
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Meets Monday Night
Moravia Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting led by Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh. New secretary Mrs Mettie Roland and left support to vice grand Mrs Elsa DeLong were installed by Mrs Bette VanDorin. Mrs Lula Hiatt elected to membership. Committees were named including finance, ways and means, community service and others. Refreshments of cherry salad, cookies and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cridlebaugh
Noble Grand
Moravia-Rebekah
Bette VanDorin
Mettie Roland
Elsa DeLong
Lula Hiatt
Ivan Harsh
Cridlebaugh
Betty VanDorin
Katherine Charity
Clara Irelan
Nazarene Girls to Present Missionary Program
Sunday evening February 20 at the Church of the Nazarene, Miss Karen Warren and Miss Joyce Blackstone will speak and sing. They attend Vennard College and will serve in the Missionary Internship program with Honduras as their field. Warren is from Moravia. Blackstone is the daughter of a former Fairview Methodist pastor. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Warren
Joyce Blackstone
Church of the Nazarene
Miss Warren
Miss Blackstone
Vennard College
Honduras
Clyde Warren
Moravia
Fairview Methodist Church
Adult class to meet tonight at high school
Vocational Agriculture instructor Larry Dayton announces the last of the young farmers adult classes in the shop will be tonight Thursday. There will be further classroom classes. All young farmers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Dayton
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes and Sympathy
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for the floral offerings and sympathy shown at the time of our loved one's passing. The note specifically thanks Rev. Ogden and Rev. Coleman and all who helped in any way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Coleman
Poverty Group Hears Committees Reports in Centerville
About 30 members of the Appanoose County Community Action committee met at the Iowa State Employment office in Centerville Monday evening with Lee Benz presiding. Reports from committees outlined future actions. Lige Hollingshead explained service avenues for the two county program. The Youth Job Corps director discussed operations and a nearby job corps camp. Centerville School Superintendent Paul Forney announced plans for a county pre school Head Start program this year. A Molravia meeting of the Appanoose Monroe counties executive committee was set for Wednesday. A. R. Fenton is chairman, with Lige Hollingshead as full time director based in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appaneese County Community Action Committee
Iowa State Employment Office
Centerville
Lee Benz
Lige Hollingshead
Youth Job Corps
Youth Job Corps Explained That Phase of Operation, and Hoped To Get A Job Corps
Paul Forney
Molravia
Appanoose-Monroe
A. R. Fenton
Albia
World Day Of Prayer Held February 25 In Church
Representatives from E U B Christian and Methodist churches met with Mrs. Garnet Brain to plan the World Day of Prayer set for Friday February 25 at 2 p.m. at the Christian church. Local residents share weekend visits with relatives across town.
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World Day of Prayer
North Bend Ladies Alo Meet at Phillips Home
The North Bend Ladies met at Joyce Phillips's home on Feb 10 for a chicken dinner and social time. Present were Donna Beaty, Edith Beaty, Neveila, Daphne Shepard, Delores Shepard, Flossie Walker, Lucile Long, Maxine Rinehart, Leola Lain, Reva Lain, Ruth McNair, Maxine Tharp. Guests included Shirley McGill and baby, Terry and Gary Lain, Shelly Beaty, Brian and Lori Phillips.
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North Bend
Joyce Phillips
Donna
Edith Beaty
Neveila
Daphne
Delores Shepard
Flossie Walker
Lucile Long
Maxine Rinehart
Leola
Reva Lain
Ruth McNair
Maxine Tharp
Shirley McGill
Baby
Terry
Gary Lain
Shelly Beaty
Brian
Lori Phillips
Flossie
Joyce
Leola Lain
Lucile
Reya
Edith
Novella
Christ
Arthur Shepard
Seymour
Fisk Family Enjoys California Vacation Slides at Rex Foster Home
Tuesday evening February 8 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fisk Sheila and Stewart of Ottumwa along with Mrs. Julia Fisk of Floris and Mr. and Mrs. Olin Foster spent the evening at Rex Foster home with Gary and Mary Ellen Jerry Fisk showed colored slides from California and other places taken on a vacation trip last year Olin Foster and wife were overnight guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Fisk
Sheila and Stewart
Ottumwa
Julia Fisk
Floris
Iowa
Olin Foster
Rex Foster
Gary
Mary Ellen
California
Fisks
Thank you for support during hospital stay and recovery
A grateful note thanks friends for cards, prayers, church prayers, gifts from Farm Suresu, and helpers at home. The writer expresses deep appreciation to Wesley and Dale churches and all who offered aid, prayers, and comfort during illness and convalescence. May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winisters
Wesley and Dale
Jay
Miss Prough Shares Trip At EUB Church Night
Miss Penny Prough spoke about her journey to New York and Washington D C at the Evangelical United Brethren church family night observance on Wednesday. Adult Sunday school class members led by Mrs Ivan Shelquist enjoyed refreshments of cookies coffee and koolade.
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Miss Prough
E.U.B
Evangelical United Brethren Church Announces Week Schedule
Rev J A Ogden pastor leads Sunday School Sept 10 at 10 am with a class for everyone then 11 am Morning Worship. Youth Fellowship meets at 7 pm and Evening Service follows. Bible study and prayer meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl Traue
Iconium Methodist Church
Wayne Thompson
Centerville Methodist Church
A. E. Wilken
Des Moines
Methodist and Nazarene Church Announcements Selections
Religious services and meetings announced for Iconium Moravia and Centerville areas with multiple churches listing worship times Sunday School and MYF sessions. Highlights include inter church convocations, Ash Wednesday services, district conferences, and youth group events led by various pastors and superintendents.
Udell Brethren Revival Rev. Gentle to Lead Nine Nights
Rev. Spencer Gentle of Ashland Oslo will conduct a week of revival services at the Udell Brethren church from February 21 to 27. Evening programs start at 7:00 p.m. each night except Saturday no service. The speaker is praised for connecting with youth and Bible based messages. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Gentle
Ashland
Oslo
Udell Brethren Church
Gentle
Brotherhood
Emil Halden Is Discharged From St Josephs Hospital
Emil Halden was dismissed Sunday from St Josephs hospital in Centerville after several weeks as a pneumonia patient.
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Emil Halden
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Club Meeting at Lou Emma Palmer's Home
E. C. club members gathered at Lou Emma Palmers home on February 1. Grace Main won prizes with Rook played alongside Pearl Woodward. Delicious refreshments were served during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Ihe
Lou Emma Palmer
Grace Main
Rook
Pearl Woodward
Moravia and Chariton Set for District Play in Girls Basketball
Moravia and Chariton advance to district tournament action after securing semifinal wins. Rose Blumer scored 38 for Moravia in a 57-46 victory over Eddyville, while Melcher-Dallas beat Melcher-Dallas opponents 84-50 with Blumer totaling 44 points. District games tip at Chariton with SE Warren looming, finals set for March 2.
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Chariton Bym
Moravia
SE Warren
Chariton
Eddyville
Rose Blumer
Shirley Helmick
Barbara Thomas
Linda Judge
Vickie Renwick
Judy Cochran
Charlton
Molinkettes
Melcher-Dallas
Mary Jo Wilson
Pat Judge
Marsha
Carl Reno
Moravia Girls
Southeast Warren
Moulton
Russell
Twin Cedars
Knoxville
Dixon couple to wed in Moravia private ceremony
To wed Mr and Mrs Glen LeMar of Dixon Iowa announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Marcia Lois to Jerry Burton of Davenport Iowa son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Burton of Moravia Iowa The couple will be married by Rev Elton Coleman pastor March 4 at 7 pm in a private blight ceremony at the Methodist church in Moravia Iowa Best man will be Harry LaMar and maid of honor Sue Largan Davenport Marcia is a graduate of North Scott Community School and employed at Lusk Candy Co Davenport Jerry is a graduate of Moravia public school and employed at John Deere Co East Moline They will reside at 509 South Ripley Davenport
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Glen LeMar
Dixon
Iowa
Marcia Lois
Jerry Burton
Davenport
Gerald Burton
Moravia
Elton Coleman
Methodist
Harry LaMar
Sue Largan
Marcia
North Scott
Eldridge
Lusk Candy Co
Jerry
John Deere Co
East Moline
South Ripley
New Longer Hours At Social Security Office
Ottumwa social security office will be open on February 2 and until noon each Saturday during March. The office has remained open until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evenings for several months and this will continue through March. These extra hours are for the convenience of the public and are in addition to the normal 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday schedule. With a March 31 deadline, the office seeks to help individuals age 65 and over file the necessary Medicare forms. those born before January 1, 1986 who fail to enroll by March 31 face a two year wait and higher late enrollment premium.
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Phe
Methodist Discussion At Harrington Home
The Unionville church Methodist Discussion Group met Sunday evening February 13 at the Harringtons home. Nineteen members attended the coffee hour before discussion sessions. The next meeting is planned for March 4 at Howard Alden's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Church
Dwight Harrington
Howard Aldens
February Birthday Family Dinner at Helmicks
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Helmick’s home honored February birthdays. Attendees included Lila DuVall Shirley Helmick Mrs. Keith Helmick Roseann Glosser Rosetta Scott along with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Prose and families Mr. and Mrs. Dick Grosser of Blakesburg Mr. and Mrs. Freddie DuVall and Sheila Mr. and Mrs. Keith Helmick and children and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lyell. A cooperative dinner was served.
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Earnest Helmick
Lila DuVall
Shirley Helmick
Keith Helmick
Roseann Glosser
Rosetta Scott
Robert Prose
Dick Grosser
Blakesburz
Freddie DuVall
Sheila
Jack Lyell
February Meeting of Margaret Callen Auxiliary Held at Home
The February meeting of the Ai efitat Legion Auxiliary will be held at the home of Margaret Callen on Monday February 21 at 7 20 p.m.
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Auefitat Legion Auxiiary
Margeret Callen
Muiday
Moravia to Meet Fox Valley in Bloomfield Tourney
The state boys sectional tourney opens Monday with Moravia facing Fox Valley at 7 PM in Bloomfield. Harmony plays Ottumwa Walsh at 4 30 PM. If Moravia wins, they advance to face Moulton Udell at Ottumwa Walsh on Thursday at 7 PM, with Pekin Packwood and Harmony/Ottumwa Walsh winner set for the finals Saturday at Ottumwa Walsh gym.
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Moravia
Fox Valley
Bloomfield
Harmony
Ottumwa Walsh
Moulton-Udell
Pekin Packwood
Ottumwa Walsh Gym
Jr High TeamsWin Two More Games At Blakesburg
Coach Howard Alden's junior high squads earned two wins Saturday morning at Blakesburg. The Blakesburg girls defeated Moravian 41-22 led 24-6 at halftime with Claudia Miller scoring 20, Linda Self 8, Julia Gillen 10. In the boys game Moravian beat Blakesburg 31-23 after a 28-4 halftime run. Gary Tisue 13, Jodie McDane 6, Dean Fisher 13 for Blakesburg. An afternoon game vs Moulton is scheduled.
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Howard Alden
Blakesburg
Claudia Miller
Linda Self
Julia Gillen
Moravian Junior High
Gary Tisue
Jodie McDane
Dean Fisher
Moulton
Lewis Burton Dies in Ottumwa Sunday
Lewis Burton aged 44 died Sunday at 12 15 in Ottumwa. Survived by mother Mrs Jessie Burton of Ottumwa two sons and a daughter of Des Moines five sisters and two brothers. Preceded in death by father two brothers and a sister. Funeral at Wagler Funeral Home Bloomfield burial at Taylor Cemetery east of Unionville Wednesday afternoon.
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Sylvan van Dorin
John Wilson
Mearl Walters
Fred Schwabe
Schenectady
New York
Emma Hayward
Art Fox
Mearl Walter
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
W. L. Rector
Ottumwa
Loren Walter
Buell Taylor
James Romans
Bill Lockman
Sylvia Hiatt
Julia
Jeffrey Perry
Gus Hiatt
Raymond Lock
Lewis Burton
Lyan Walters
Moravia
Jessie Burton
Des Moines
Wagler
Bloomfield
Taylor Cemetery
Unionville
Church Receives New School Materials and Seminar
The Methodist church will obtain new school materials for the adult department in 1967 and for youth in 1968. A Get Ready Seminar on the curriculum, led by ten men from the South Iowa Conference, will meet February 14 17 in Williams Bay Wisconsin. Rev Elton Coleman represents the Ottumwa District at the seminar.地区
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Methodist Church
South Iowa
Williams Bay
Wisconsin
Elton Coleman
Ottumwa
Mrs Flo Helms Patient At Monroe County Hospital
Mrs Flo Helms is a pneumonia patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albia She resides at Jones Guest Home Moravia and entered the hospital on Sunday in the current report.
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Flo Helms
Monroe County Hospital
Monroe County
Albia
Appreciation note to Jay and Mrs. Marion Clayworth
A brief message thanks those who helped Jay during his recent illness and expresses blessings for everyone who assisted Mrs. Marion Clayworth and Jay.
Community thanks for support at Sunni Tayhe Ladies Aid event
Gratitude poured to trends and neighbors for helping Sule dad the Tayhe Ladies Aid serve the iuneh at the site, Mark Alien family expresses appreciation for community assistance.
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Mark Alien
Moravia welding school trains seventh trainee group
The Moravia government welding school began its seventh 16 week course with instructor Gene Sebben of Centerville. Trainees include Frank Belzer Mystic Harry C. Clayworth Centerville Samuel Q. Coulter Mystic Dennis F. Graham Albia Francis L. Heyland Albis Arthur D. Jagerson Centerville Michael R. Johannes Albia Earl S. Opperman Udell Henry C. Opperman Centerville Johnny Moore Mystic. Congressman Bandstra announced a grant of 15339 for the program. 8339 from the U S Office of Education and 7060 from the U S Department of Labor. This is the seventh course since the school began.
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Moravia
Gene Sebben
Centerville
Frank Belzer
Mystic
Harry C. Clayworth
Samuel Q. Coulter
Dennis F. Graham
Albia
Francis L. Heyland
Albis
Arthur D. Jagerson
Michael R. Johannes
Earl S. Opperman
Udell
Henry C. Opperman
Johnny 8. Moore
Bandstra
U.S. Office of Education
U.S. Department of Labor
Valentine Party at EUB Church by Sunday School
The junior department of the E U B Sunday school held a Valentine party Monday in the church dining room. Officers and teachers of the department led the event.
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E.U.B
New Iowa City Baby Karen Jean Born to Smiths
Stork Mr and Mrs Sonny Smith of LaPorte City welcomed a daughter Friday February U at University Hospital in Iowa City. Karen Jean weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and has a sister Sheryl. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Smith of Buckingham and Mr and Mrs Lige Simmons of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Smith
LaPorte City
Rsity Hospital
Iowa City
Karen Jean
Sheryl
James Smith
Buckingham
Lige Simmons
Moravia
Smits
LaVelle Simmons
Win. Woodward, Jr
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Moravia O.E.S
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Nazarene Girls
Garnet Brain
Christian Shurch
Donnie Burton
Rockford
Ralph Robinson
Benny Tarbell
Deg Moines
Erec Main
Nellie Williams
W. W. Wadsworth
Pearl Boyer
Newton
Elec Main
Herma l Tisue
Eleanor Miller
Wilour Miller
Alo
Phillips Home
Crone
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
NYFS
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gisdfelder
Elton
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Philips
Ron Woodward
Methodist Men’s Club
E.¥.c. Club
Weth Lovemma Palmer
Juliie Judge
Julie Judge
Chris Judge
Carlisle
Blank
Nancy Benz
Harrington Home
Jr. High
Alva Cridlebaugh
Tiskilwa, D
Clayton Joiner
Flight
Stork
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