Alberts observe golden wedding in Lake Wales
J. F. and Mrs. James F. Albert of Crooked Lake Park Florida celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Saturday reception at the First United Methodist church in Lake Wales hosted by their two children Rex Firkins Alexandria Virginia and Dr James R Albert Doiton Illinois. They wed November 28 1919 in Marshalltown Iowa. James F Albert served as postmaster in Moravia and later in Washington DC. he is a World War I veteran with two purple hearts and is active in the American Legion and Masonic lodge. Lorana Miltenberger and the couple have four grandchildren and one great grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Albert
Crooked Lake Park
Fla
Rex Firkins
Alexandria
James R. Albert
Doiton, Ill
First United Methodist Church
Lake Wales
Lorana Miltenberger
Marshalltown
Martin
Albia
Albert
Nebraska University
Drake University
Des Moines
Iowa
Virginia
Washington
D.C
Kansas City
Republican National Committee
Post Office Department
Lake Wales Music Club
P.E.O
National Association of Retired Civil Employees
Moravia
Chillicothe Business College of Missouri
Capital City Commercial College
St. Louis University
Moraiia
Washington, D.C
General Accounting Office
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
Scottish Rrts
United Methodist Church
Local families share New Year and weekend visits
Sunday dinner guests at the Vess Hiatt home included the Argo Coltrain and Van Dorin families from Alicin and Des Moines. Dr and Mrs James Main and family plus Mrs Edna Medrud visited Forrest Main's home for the weekend. The Palmers hosted several relatives including the Strunks Jerry Main Kenneth Martin and Sherri Wyatt. additional visits noted with the Whicker and Main families and others attending church, birthday honors, and Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vess Hiatt
Guy Argo
Gary
Donald
Rex
Richard Coltrain
Alicin
Bette van Dorin
Vicki
Bob
Tom Shrader
Thomas Paul
Lee Hiatt
Clifford Tisue
Des Moines
Harley Tisue
Carl Tisue
James Main
Edna Medrud
Forrest Main
Marshalltown
Merle Gackle
Orvie Palmers
Palmers
Russell Strunk
Jerry Main
Kenneth Martin
Sherri Wyatt
Bobby Wr Whicker
Dougie
Johnie Whicker
Betty Marshall
Numa
R. S. Faber
Jack Lewin
Knoxville
Ay Woodward
Ted Wilson
Saddle Club Coop Supper and Film Near Care Tips
The Morning Saddle club meets January 8 at 7:30 PM at Corner Cafe for a coop supper. A film on care and grooming of horses will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Clus
COOP
PreSchool Resumes After Holidays at Mystic Center
Center notices show Preschool gathering set for Wednesday January 7 at 9 30 am. Senior citizen dinner Thursday January 5 and Advisory Board meeting January 13 at 7 30 pm to plan bake sale and bazaar. Birthday party scheduled January 22 at 1 30 pm.
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Mystic
Engagement of Aleatha Kay Van Essen to Johnny Huff
Mr and Mrs Harold Van Essen of Tracy announce the engagement of their daughter Aleatha Kay to Johnny Dean Huff son of Mr and Mrs Gene Huff of Moravia The bride elect graduated Twin Cedars Community High School in 1967 and will graduate Centerville Community College in January The fiancé graduated Moravia Community High School in 1966 and Iowa Tech in Ottumwa in 1968 He is an Electrician Technician at Crane Manufacturing Washington Iowa The wedding is planned for March
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold van Essen
Rural
Tracy
Aleatha Kay
Johnny Dean Huff
Gene Huff
Moravia
Twin Cedars Community High School
Centerville Community College
Moravia Community High School
Iowa Tech
Ottumwa
Crane Manufacturing
Washington
Iowa
Holiday Visitors and New Year Calls Across Town
Mrs Mildred Smith and Jay Rex hosted holiday guests while Mr and Mrs Jim Smith of Mystic welcomed visitors. Families including the Coulsons, Hiner, Wakefield, and Walter households hosted or visited over Christmas and New Year. Ted Wilson and Avon activity feature. Mrs Ron Woodward received a gold pendant watch for top Avon customers and attends the district Top Ten banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Smith
Jay Rex
Jim Smith
Mystic
Jim Lofgren
Bloomfield
Alva Cridle
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Mearl Walter
Ted Wilson
Harold Prough
Julie, Terry
Ami Jane Woody
Newton
J . de Pat
Patt Diane Aid Ant
Pin Larry and
Carol Wakefield
Ritz
Elbert Holman
Dean Coles
Larry
Ronali
Kathy Bush
Diane
Ted Wilsons
Ivan Zahniser
Kenneth
Montrose
Colo
Ron Woodward
Avon
Ottumwa
Avon Company
Woodward
Homecoming of Army Veteran Thomas C Hersey
In service with the Boys Thomas C. Hersey returns home Tuesday January 8 after three years in the Army. He served a year in Vietnam and was stationed at Ft Carson Colorado. He plans to pursue computer schooling after a vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Hersey. Sp Ronald E Boyer has been sent to Germany and seeks news from Iowa friends at 485-652-7544 APO New York 8403.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Hersey
Ft Carson
Colorado
Vietnam
Thomas Hersey
Ronnie Boyer
Germany
Iowa
Ronald E. Boyer
Provost Marshall
USA Reur
7Th Army
APO
New York
Birthday Thanks From Lula Tilimont
Lula R Tilimont thanks her friends and relatives for the many greetings she received on her birthday January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula R. Tilimont
Ice skating facility opens at Westview Acres lot
A flooded vacant lot south of the Bill Benz residence in Westview Acres has been fixed up and flooded to host public ice skating for children and adults. Town water support and organizers Charles Turner Dave Harris Carl Hiatt and Art Davis helped bring the project to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Benz
Westview Acres
Charles Turner
Dave Harris
Carl Hiatt
Art Davis
Leffler House Burns Monday
The Max Leffler home about five miles southwest of Blakesburg was destroyed by fire on Monday morning. Herman Jr. Leffler discovered the blaze while chores were being done at a neighboring farm. Firemen arrived too late as the flames had gained headway. The one and a half story wooden house along with furniture and possessions were lost. The Lefflers were away. their three children Don Dale and Chris were at school. Insurance is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Leffler
Blakesburg
Herman Jr. Leffler
Leffler
Foster Family Christmas Dinner Entourage Attends
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster hosted a belated Christmas dinner on Sunday December 28. A delicious luncheon preceded a gift exchange, with guests including Clyde Mc Kern Pearl Lamantia Al Clark Lisa Lori Larry Lynne Centerville Ames Ottumwa Eddyville Blakesburg Bettendorf Silvis Montezuma Moravia and more, plus the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster
Coop
Clyde McKern
Pearl Lamantia
al Clark
Lisa
Lori
Larry
Lynne
Centerville
Arthur McKern
Kathy
David
Ames
Orman Lemonds
Jim
Lyla
Linda
Ottumwa
Chris Fredricks
Eddyville
Doug Harrington
Blakesburg
Jack McKern
Charles
Elmer Hana
Fred Kenhis
Bobby
Rhonda
Bettendorf
Leah Ervin
Tommy
JoDell
LeRoy
Silvis
Richard Morrison
Cindy
Craig
Christy
Montezuma
Charles Quick
Moravia
Olin Fosters Enjoy Christmas Trip to Florida
Mr and Mrs Olin Foster enjoyed Christmas Day in Florida traveling by bus from Ottumwa on December 22. They rode Continental Trailways to Tallahassee then Greyhound to Homosassa Springs arriving December 24. They visited relatives and attractions, stayed at Springs motel, and attended First Baptist Church services. On return trip fog snow and rain caused delays through St Louis and Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Foster
Florida
Ottumwa
Continental Trailways
Tallahasse
Fla
Greyhound
Homosassa Springs
Pari
Gulf
First Baptist Church
Mtb
St. Louis
Cairo
Salem United Methodist Church Services and Meeting
Rev L 8 Desdeick pastors Salem United Methodist Church with Guy Argo serving as Sunday School Superintendent. Church school at 10 am worship 7 30 pm. Evening service 7 30 pm. Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting 7 30 pm. Thursday January 15 combined charge conference with Dist Supt Crandall at Salem church in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
Desdeick
Guy Argo
Salem and Iconium
Salem Church
Crandall
Chui
Moravia
Salem
Iconiuet
Dist
Supt. Crandall
West
UMYF
Aibia
Walt ‘Younker
Koinonia
Prac
Iconium and Grace United Methodist Services and Activities
Community church notices list worship services, sermons, and youth group activities for Iconium and Moravia Grace United Methodist churches. Timings include 9:30 a.m. worship and 7:30 p.m. Bible studies, with UMYF meetings, choir practices, and family night scheduled across weekdays and weekends.
Sunday School and Worship at Local Churches Prompted
First Christian Church Irene Fowler, Superintendent 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Communion. Aid meets Wednesday afternoon with Clara Trelan, Church of the Nazarene. Rev. E. J. Strong, Pastor. Larry Smith, Sunday School Sept. 10:00. Sunday School 11:00. Worship hour 7:00. NYPS and juniors 7:45. Evangelistic sermon 7:3. Wednesday missionary study and prayer. Friday Chariton zone revival tour service at Chariton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Irene Fowler
Aid
Clara Trelan
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Chariton
Christmas piano party for Mrs West pupils
Piano pupils of Mrs. Ernest West hosted a Christmas party at her home on Tuesday afternoon December 30. A four piece program of Christmas music featured students including Patty Hiatt Jane Kathleen Teresa Laura Zintz Lorie Vickie Rebecca Horn Vanessa Long Lonna Bolin Marcia Linda Wilson Michelle Teresa Paula Janice Sharon Hopkins Barbara Brenda Diana Kelley Peggy Pettibone Michele Brown David Hatfield Brenda Lee Norma Lee Faber Susan Crabtree Jill McDanel Fonda Dicks and many others. The event drew 54 pupils and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest West
Centerville Births Record Deana Grace Amantha Raye
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Bryan welcomed a girl named Deana Grace born December 29 at St. Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 7 pounds 10.4 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Robinson welcomed a daughter named Amantha Raye born December 14, weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bryan
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Deana Grace
Donnie Robinson
Amantha Raye
Mr and Mrs Ted Wilson Attend Ben Jones Home Event
Mr and Mrs Ted Wilson spent Sunday evening after church at the Ben Jones home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Wilson
The
Ben Jones Boume
Moravia Names New Marshal and Nightwatchman
Moravia appoints Jim Cisler as marshal with 24 hour authority. Mayor Rex Angel confirms duties begin January 1. Cisler previously served with Polk County Sheriff's Office. Cisler and family plan to move Saturday into the Gene McCrory house near Van Dorin Implement Co after living in Numa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jim’ Cisler
Rex Angel
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Cisler
Gene McCrory
van Dorin Implement Co
Numa
Midyear Conference Set for Des Moines January 11 12
The 50th annual Midyear Conference of the Iowa Department American Legion Auxiliary will be held at Hotel Fort Des Moines on January 11 12. Mrs. Claribel Mosley, local unit president, and Mrs. Bette Van Dorin, unit secretary, plan to attend the two day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Department
American Legion Auxiliary
Hotel Ft. Des Moines
Claribel Mosley
Bette van Dorin
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Ruby Cloyed
The Twentieth Century Reading Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Ruby Cloyed. Fourteen members answered roll call after opening exercises. Mildred Bishop paid tribute to Mamie Tisue. Gertrude Johnson led the business meeting. Virgo Boyer presented Imperial Valley of California, Maggie Faber presented St John the Thunderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Ruby Cloyed
Mildred Bishop
Mamie Tisue
Gertrude Johnson
Virgo Boyer
Imperial Valley of California
Maggie Faber
St. John, the Thunderer
Ottumwa Elks Sponsor Cerebral Palsy Ball
Wayne Millard announces Paul Techer as chairman for the 1970 Elk's Charity Ball a semi formal Snow Ball at the Elks Home 221 E. 2nd St Ottumwa on Saturday Jan 24 from 9 to midnight Eddie Brock's orchestra provides music Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Southeast Iowa serving fifteen counties with cerebral palsy clients in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Millard
Elk's Lodge
Ottumwa
Paul Techer
Elk’s
E. 2Nd St
Eddie Brock
United Cerebral Palsy
Iowa
Library Board Holds Regular Meeting
The Library Board met Saturday in library rooms. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Librarian Clara Trelan presented her report showing reader numbers steady. President Mrs. William Woodward led business discussions. The book committee is preparing an order for more new books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Trelan
William Woodward
ETC Club Hosts New Year Watch Party at Miller Home
Mrs. Theo Miller entertained the ETC club at her Miller home on New Year’s Eve with Rook prizes won by Blanche Kincade Frank Wilson John Johnson and Frank Lane. Date cake cheese crackers nuts and coffee were served by the hosts and hostesses Florence Carson and Harry Woodward. Twenty one attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Miller
ETC Club
Rook
Blanche Kincade
Frank Wilson
John Johnson
Frank Lathen
Florence Carson
Harry Woodward
Fifty- fifth wedding anniversary celebrated at Centerville
Mr and Mrs John Kelley marked their fifty fifth anniversary with a family dinner in Centerville. Attending were Herschel Kelley LaVern Horn Russell Kelley Dennis Kelley and Laurence Dommer. Other local movements include visits to Centerville Albia Des Moines Newton and Oskaloosa with relatives over Christmas and New Year activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelley
Centerville
Herschel Kelley
LaVern Horn
Russell Kelley
Dennis Kelley
Laurence Dommer
Loren Walter
Mearl Walter
Freeman Johnson
Sylvan van Dorin
Marie
Debbie
Annette
Maurice Walter
Alva Cridhebaugh
Newton
Des Moines
John Main
Arizona
California
Harold Prough
Julie
Terry
Jane Woody
Dean Coles
Pat
Patty
Diane
Larry
Carol Wakefield
Ronald
Kathy Bush
Russell
Ted Wilson
Ben Jones
Ira Boyer
Harry Woodward
Moravia Eastern Stars Set Meeting and Officer Installment
The Moravia Eastern Stars will hold a regular meeting and officer installation Tuesday evening January 13 at 7 30 pm at the Masonic Temple. Bea French is W M with Maxine Main and Gee y as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Masonic Temple
Bea French
W.M. Maxine Main
Gee'y
Mohawks split with Lamoni on Tuesday night
In Lamoni Mohawk boys beat Lamoni 58-46 while the Mohawks girls fell 69-66. Rayia led with 18 points for the Mohawks as Tisue grabbed 16 rebounds and Self 12 boards. Diane Rogers scored 24 for Lamont and Claudia Miller added 23 as Lamont led early and stayed within reach.
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MHS
Lamoni
Mohawks
MHS Mohawks
Morayia
Bob Self
Gary Tisue
Nick Dicks
Lamont
Diane Rogers
Claudia Miller
Linda Hiatt
Fonda Dicks
Fire department called for trailer home short circuit
Moravia fire department was called to the Dean Bryan trailer home 14 block east of the north east corner of the square about 5 p.m. Monday evening. There was only minor damage caused by a short circuit of an electric wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dean Bryan
Bitter cold blankets area with heavy snow
Winter brought temperatures 8 to 10 degrees below zero each morning over the weekend. A stiff wind made it feel colder. Six to ten inches of snow cover the ground and temperatures stay very cold for several days. Caution urged on heating systems to prevent fires.
Taylor Aid Meets With Leta Pettibone
Taylor Aid held its regular meeting Friday January 2 with a cooperative dinner for members and guests. Lois Wilson presided as chairwoman and minutes were read. a March of Dimes donation of two dollars was approved. Plans discussed for a cooperative supper and card party in February. door prize won by Lois Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Leta Pettibone
Earl Boyer
Mel
Ivan Harsh
Theo Miller
Don Pettibone
Ralph Spencer
Stanley
Hila Horstman
Marie Long
Lois Wilson
Barbara Sievers
Tammie
Renee
Open House for Unionville Baptist Parsonage
Unionville Baptist church hosts open house Sunday January 11 from 2 to 5 pm at the new parsonage across from the Unionville recreation park. A dedication service at 3 pm in the parsonage family room marks the completion after months of planning. Construction cost just over 17000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Baptist Church
Unionville
Lobb
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Kelly
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Waycross
Mable Coulson
Coulson
Lew Hiner
Max McDonough
Max Hiner
Donna Rhee
George Woodward
Pat Carr
Milo Walker
Debra Lee
Teddy Joe Welch
Richard Welch
Waterloo
Faith Baptist Bible College
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Fosters
Olin Fosters
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Beadrick
Donald Whitehead
Thomas W. Woodin
Wesley Chapel
Grace Church
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Fairview Church
TOWN
Twentieth Century Club
Ottumwa Elks
Library Board
Miller
Unionville Baptist
C. Ray Stockton
Mark Wilcox
Age Bible College
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