Local Hunters Cut Down Coyotes Amid High Population
Appanoose County reports a large coyote population with a $10 per head bounty paid by the county. Treasurer Earl Hedgecock says $1,150 was paid for 115 coyotes in November and December. Local hunters cite livestock losses and pelts as motives while discussing sightings, crossings, and hunting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Earl Hedgecock
Fred DuVall
Buell Taylor
Bolin
Toca
DuVall
Bobby
Elvin Stocker
Richard Tublugh
Stocker
T. J. Luse
Mark Uhremhake
Local Move Ties McBride Family to Pauley Home
Mr and Mrs Fred McBride moved last week to the Richard Pauley home north of Grace United Methodist church. Dwight Johnson of Pella Lor rain Johnson of Clinton and Mr and Mrs James Findley and sons of Springfield Jr spent several days during the holiday with their parents Mr and Mrs Herschel John Oe and Mrs Bill Luse of Lacona called on their grandmother Sadie Railing and sister Lela Judge Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McBride
Richard Pauley
Grace United Methodist Church
Dwight Johnson
Pella
Lorrain Johnson
Clinton
James Findley
Springfield
Herschel John- Oe
Bill Luse Af Lacana
Taylor Aid Meeting With Lois Wilson Friday
Taylor Aid will meet with Lois Wilson Friday January 4 for a regular organization meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Lois Wilson
Holiday Guests Roam in Area Families and Friends
Social notes recount a wide circle of visitors during Christmas and New Year. Lists of hosts and guests include Jones, Walker, Woodward, and Charity families in Albia, Ottumwa, Moravia, Des Moines, Ames, and Cedar Rapids, with trips to Seattle, Richardson, and Carolana.
Moravia United Methodist Parish Schedule Highlights
Moravia United Methodist Parish lists worship at Grace and Salem churches with Sunday schools, communion services, and youth activities. January dates include TOPS Club, choir rehearsals, Bible study, prayer meetings, UMW meeting, and community breakfast events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Roblenz
Thurs
Sun
Salem United Methodist
Dave Harris
Iconian United Methodist Service and 1974 Officer Installations
Rev L Deadrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead lead worship at Iconian United Methodist. Service includes 2:30 a.m. worship with communion and officer installations for 1974. Church School at 10:30 a.m. Time changes for daylight saving begin 2 a.m. Sunday Jan 6. clocks advance one hour Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconian United Methodist
L. &. Deadrick
Donald Whitehead
UMW
Church of Nazarene D R Unies Calendar of 1974 Events
A denomination wide call to prayer and fasting for holiness evangelism in 1974. Weekly schedule includes Sunday School 10:00 a.m. and Morning Service 11:00 a.m. with additional evening and midweek activities. Transportation provided. church events feature evangelistic services and Bible quiz sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Ross Mary Smith
Bill Woodward
Social Calendar of Local Residents and Guests
Mr and Mrs Max McDonough attend Gamble Store sales show in Houston Texas for the week. Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar visit Wethersfield Conn for holidays with daughter. New Years Eve guests with Mr and Mrs Mervin Ellison include Mr and Mrs Trenton Wilson Dr and Mrs Ray Avera and Mr and Mrs Raymond Charity. Families of St Louis visit Unionville Ottumwa Moravia Rathbun and Des Moines for year end events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Gamble Store
Houston
Texas
Paul Broshar
Wethersfield
Raymond Charity
Robert Harsh
Renee
Courtney
St. Louis
John Harrington
Unionville
Ivan Harsh
Lola Laws
Dick Harp
Ottumwa
Todd Harp
Moravia
Pauline
Jane Totley
Rathbun
Wilbur Johnson
Rowena Beck
Des Moines
Marshall Perry
Sam Proctor
Glen Fowler
Wilbur Miller
Elmer Lockman
Johnny Laws
Fred DuVall
Forrest VanBenthuysen
Moravia Couple Announce Engagement of Joy McCrory
Mr and Mrs Gene McCrory of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Joy to Richard Leon Davison son of Mr and Mrs Orton Davison of Indianola Iowa Joy is a Moravia High School graduate and attended Midwestern School of Evangelism She currently lives and works in West Concord Minnesota Her fiancé is an Indianola High School graduate Also living in West Concord Minnesota he works at Duffys Fairway in Owatonna and attends Bible College classes A May 25 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene McCrory
Moravia
Joy
Richard Leon Davison
Orton Davison
Indianola
Iowa
Moravia High School
Midwestern School of Evangelism
West Concord
Minn
Indianola High School
L Ving
Duffy's Fairway
Owatonna
Bible
Ivan Harsh Honored On 40th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh observed their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday Dec 30 at Salem United Methodist church Moravia from 2 to 4 pm. Ninety two guests signed the guest book and they received many gifts and 104 anniversary cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Harsh
Salem United Methodist Church
Moravia
Debbie Jordan
Polo, Mo
Harsh
Lois Wilson
Marcela Wilson
Richard
Robert
L. E. Jordan
Eddie Jordan
Renee Harsh
Linda Wilson
Kenny Jordan
Richy Harsh
Courtney Harsh
Richard Wilson
Thank You Note From Ivan and Gladys Harsh
A gratitude message from Ivan and Gladys Harsh thanks friends for cards presence and gifts that made their 40th anniversary day special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan and
Gladys Harsh
Open House Draws Over 100 At Doris Jean Woodward Home
More than one hundred attendees visited Doris Jean Woodward’s residence on Saturday for an all day open house from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests enjoyed coffee and cookies, selected gifts from prizes, and watched a door prize hurricane lamp go to Mary Parcel. Mrs. Charles Hershberger won the rose perfumed candle prize. Mrs. George McDonald of Kansas City won the crystal scent prize. A four way tie for sealed bids on Christmas on the Farm and Betsy Ross patriotic plates was resolved with all bidders receiving plates still available. The Hack Room Sale drew shoppers for last minute gifts and new year prizes. children received cookies and candy canes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Jean Woodward
Mary Parcel
Charles Hershberger
George McDonald
Kansas City
Betsy Ross
Rep John Brunow to Visit Mo Ravia Jan 8
State Representative John Brunow will be at the Moravia community building on Tuesday Jan 8 from 10 30 to 12 30 am to hear concerns and discuss upcoming state legislative action. Residents may bring issues for his attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brunow
Moravia
Morayia Hosts Mormon Trail In Rescheduled Bluegrass Clash
Morayia schools face Mormon Trail in a Bluegrass conference game on Saturday night here. The matchup was postponed from December 18 due to a snow storm and will now determine key conference positioning.
Ottumwa Trio Tours West for Holidays and Family Gatherings
Ida Kelley Dennis Kelley and Jane Parks of Ottumwa flew to Los Angeles on December 23 visiting Norman Kelley and family in Whittier and George Kelley near San Diego. Dennis and Jane also saw Jane's brother in San Diego. New Year dinner hosted by Russell Kelley featured Ida Kelley LaVern Horn and many relatives. Out of town guests joined the 40th anniversary of Ivan Harsh from Omaha Perry and Ayr Iowa. Christmas Eve party at Norris O Conner home honored Frank O Conner. Various relatives from Des Moines Davenport and other towns visited Ottumwa residents during holidays. A hospital admission in Albia and surgeries in Des Moines are noted alongside multiple family visits and Christmas gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Kelley
Dennis Kelley
Jane Parks
Ottumwa
Los Angeles
California
Norman Kelley
Whittier
George Kelley
San Diego
Dennis
Jane
Russell Kelley
LaVern Horn
Becky
Vickie
Lorrie
Larry
Valarie
Herschel Kelley
Barbara
Brenda
Diane
Russ Moore
Laurence Dommer
Phillip
David Godby
Ivan Harsh
Max Watts
Dale Watts
Omaha
Nebr
Glee Harsh
Perry
Ivan Shields
Faye Paxston
Ellis
Steve Shepard
Ronnie Boyer
Jim Gosnell
al Pospisil
Ted Welch
Sonny Walker
Marvin Wright
Norris O'Conner
Cero
Jean Paxston
Frank O'Conner
Victor Mastin
Des Moines
Zenith Hiatt
Cara Brooks
Ralph Wallace
Ottumway
Ernest McCuen
Bloomfield
Norman R. Ward
Larry Brooks
Gerald Burton
Sarah Stocker
Glen Lemar
Dixson
Harry Lemar
Mark
Gary
Jerry Burton
Chris
Brad
Marilyn Spies
Kim
Leonard Brackevelk
Jeff
Jason
Marilyn Strietes
Lloyd Partafield
Britt
Davenport
George Firkins
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Harry Woodward
Tom Robb
Harry
Woodward
Mercy
Kans
James Main
Jerry Main
Fairfield
Mains
Oklahoma
Arl
Moravia Eastern Stars Meet and Officer Installation
The Moravia Eastern Stars will hold a regular meeting and installation of officers on Tuesday evening at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Members note Gime, Woods VanBenthuysen, WM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Masonic Temple
Gime
Moravia Rural Mail Carrier Zell Callen Dies at 77
Zell Callen a Moravia rural mail carrier for 44 years dies suddenly on New Year's morning at his farm north west of town at age 77. He served in World War I and was a member of the Salem United Methodist church the Masonic lodge and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. Private committal at Moravia Hillcrest cemetery with military rites followed by a memorial service at Salem United Methodist church. Visitation at Turner Funeral Home. Burial is planned with a memorial in his name to the Salem Zell fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Zell Callen
Zell Clay Callen
Monroe County
John Edward
Cynthia Brown Callen
Margaret Spencer
Wayne
Marie) Lichty
Waterloo
Larry
Joan) Tadrock
Rock Island, Ill
Alva
Mae) Hiatt
Dania, Fla
Ralph
Osa) Freeman
Oskaloosa
John
Ray
Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
Basil Cowes
Turner Funeral Home
Salem United Methodist Church
Zell
Masonic Lodge
Assny
Moravia American Legion Post
Tommy Main Dies At Veterans Hospital Des Moines
Tommy Main 63 died at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines Tuesday evening at 7 00 p m after months of illness. Born March 4 1911 in Appanoose County to Oscar and Nellie Main he was one of 11 children with several surviving sisters and brothers. Survived by wife Mary Selby Main three daughters Beaunita Jagerson Bonnie Ragona and Barbara Hart one son LaVern preceded in death six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements tentatively set for Friday at Miller Wehrle Funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Murray Ivan) Main
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Appanoose County
Oscar
Nellie Deyo Main
Mildred Hiner
Cedar Rapids
Marjorie Williams
Dessie Dykes
Centerville
Fancheon Ritchie
Inez Deboule
Thelma Bones
Rathbun
Mickey Finson
Pueblo
Cole
Elec Main
Atbia
Harold Main
Jay Main
Douglas, Wy
Mary Selby Main
Beaunita Jagerson
Davenport
Harsh and Jordan Families Visit and Birthday Gathering
Mr and Mrs Richard Harsh and Richy left for Owosso Michigan after a 10 day stay with Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh. L E Jordan Deb bie Kenny and Edward Jordan of Polo Missouri returned home after visiting Ivan Harsh. Supper honors Aubrey Walter birthday with family and friends. Several relatives helped insulate and assist at the Walter home. Weekend visitors and other relatives noted in Maxwell and Maxwell area settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harsh
Richy
Owosso
Mich
Ivan Harsh
L. E. Jordan
Debbie
Kenny
Edward Jordan
Polo, Mo
Mearl Walter
Aubrey
Marvin Gardner
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Sylvan van Borin
Annette
Aubrey Walter
Jet
Kevin
Neil Penfield
Sky Smith
Carolyn van Dorin
Walter Home
Robert Foster
Jack McDonough
Ralph
Maxwell
Welver Baby Born at Centerville Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Estel Welver welcomed a baby boy named Ryan Richard at Centerville Hospital on Thursday December 27. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Welver and Mr. and Mrs. Faye Paxston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel Welver
Centerville Hospital
Ryan Richard
Mir
Floyd Welver
Faye Paxston
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Boy Scouts
Jimmy Spencer
Forrest Y VanBenthuysen
Darin Tubaugh
Brian Cox
Barry Hinote
Wm. Burkland
Andy Burkland
Todd Phillips
David Pettibone
Uhbienhake
Alaska
Mexico
U.S
Canada
Ike
Towa
Leona Walker
Everett Jones
Bob
Mystic
Alice Jones
Lancaster
Ohio
Raymond Jones
Earl Jones
Dilley Jones
Michael J
Wayne Clark
Alan
Raymond Clark
LeRoy Yates
Oxford
Waugh Perry
Lawrence Walker
Roland Walker
Luanna
Danny
Veronica
Wellman
Wm. Durham
Ellis and
David
Floris
Floyd Rockwell
Paul Woodward
Mahlon Patterson
Jerry Woodward
Marion Woodward
Ames
Arlene Woodward
Ray Charity
Janet Schneider
Misty
Sheela
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
John Ellis
Seattle
Wash
Roy Ellis
Roy James Ellis
Richardson
Tex
Mike Karns
Carolana
Wiley Ahn
East St. Louis
Jerry Hinote
Salem Church Parsonage
Ralph Roberts
Cody Luse
Ron Woodward
Ronald Woodward
Sean
Shannon
George Woodward
Georgie
Garin
Wichita
Dale Laws
Travis
Algona
Debbie Laws
Mason City
Paul Dicks
Bob Faber
John Easter
Bob Majors
Fred Majors
Mervin McDanes
R. E. Reiman
al Bulza
Nadine Faber
Eddie Squires
Ed O'Dell
The
Wallace Palmer
White
Grace
Salem
Church of Nazarene D. R. Unies
Doris Jean Woodwards
Woods VanBenthuysen, WM
Tommy Main
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