Appanoose Residents Urged to Enroll in Medicare
About 260 county residents aged 65 and over have not yet applied for Medicare, per Paul George Ottumwa Social Security Office manager. Another 55 residents age 65 plus have filed for health insurance benefits, while 2540 already receive monthly Social Security or railroad retirement checks automatic hospital protection. Enrollment forms due by March 31. those not receiving benefits should contact the Ottumwa Social Security office for information and forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Paul George
Ottumwa
Social Security
Progressive Club Meets With Mrs Winsler Dinner
Mrs George Winsler hosted a seven o clock dinner Wednesday for the progressive club. Guests included Mrs John Sharp and Mrs John Guttrey. Prize winners were Mrs Guthrey Mrs Rowena McFatridge Mrs Garnet Brain and Mrs Howard Smith. After the meal the evening was social with games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
George Winsler
John Sharp
John Guttrey
Guthrey
Rowena McFatridge
Garnet Brain
Howard Smith
Navy Seaman Wilbur Strunk Joins Hancock Crew
Seaman Wilbur L. Strunk USN son of Lazelle Strunk Unionville lews is stationed off the Vietnam coast in the South China Sea aboard the USS Hancock. The carrier strikes Viet Cong targets as part of the Seventh Fleet, marking Hancock’s second combat tour after last February’s initial strikes in retaliation for Pleiku bombing. Pvt Wayne Paris arrives for 1 day furlough with parents at Ft Carson. Pvt Paris has completed basic training and heads back for further instruction. Dallas Kasier reports Des Maines Monday to be inducted into the armed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur L. Strunk
USN
Lazelle ‘Strunk
Route 1
Unionville
Lews
South China Sea
Hancock
Seventh Fleet
South Vietnam
Pleiku
Wayne Paris
Ft. Carson
Colo
Claude Paris
Paris
Ft. Carsos
Dallas Kasier
Des Maines
Armed Services
Moulton Installs Moravia Rebreahs
Mrs Anita Wisans and others install new officers for the term Monday evening. Helen Ldu Stocker Leonard Palmer and Mrs Genevieve Morgan named. Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh presided. Refreshments by Mettie Roland Clara Irelan for eleven guests from Moulton. social hour with games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Wisans
Helen Ldu Stocker
Leonard Palmer
Genevieve Morgan
Paul Cridlebaugh
Noble Grand
Wassbe
Mettie Roland
Clara Irelan
Moulton
Woman's Society dessert luncheon meets Wednesday
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday January 19 at 1 30 pm for a dessert luncheon. Eighteen ladies attended Hostesses were Elizabeth Burton Mary Ward and Louemma Palmer An inspiring program was led by Aleafa Hiatt assisted by several ladies Verna McDonough sang a solo My Task and Faye Luse presented a program on The School Drop Out using hymns poems and articles Helen Wilson conducted the business meeting as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Elizabeth Burton
Mary Ward
Louemma Palmer
Aleafa Hiatt
Verna McDonough
Faye Luse
Helen Wilson
Family Gathering At Ocile Clark Home
Ocile Clark hosted a gathering of first cousins in a Caffin family reunion honoring Peter and Mary Caffin. A cooperative dinner followed a courtesy to John Cleaver and wife of Comerville moving to Nyssa Oregon. Attendees included Coner Sanders Charley Crow Fowler Otis Crow and others.
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Ocile Clark
Peter
Mary Caffin
John Cleaver
Comerville
Nyssa
Ore
Coner Sanders
Charley Crow
Centerville
RR. Panpington
Charles Coffin
Clell
In Fowler and
Lois and
Lorraine
Otis Crow
Bossgss
Stork Birth Douglas Keith Born to Mr and Mrs Keith Lain
A baby boy named Douglas Keith arrived January 19 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Proud parents are Mr and Mrs Keith Lain of Mystic RI. Grandparents listed are Mr and Mrs George Tain and Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk of Mystic RI.
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Keith Lain
Douglas Keith
George Tain
Harold Hawk
Mystic, RY. 1
Benz Elected Booster President at Moraviane Club
Lee Benz was elected president of the Moraviane club at its January meeting. R. named encrescent, Larry Brooks secretary, Alberta re-elected treasurer. An executive committee was created including Max McDonough, Ray Charity, Dr Avera and Bert Turner to handle club business. Lige Hollingshead spoke on the two-county anti poverty program. Next meeting set for February 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Benz
Moraviane Club
Larry Brooks
Alberta
Benz
Booster Club
Max McDonough
Ray Charity
Avera
Bert Turner
Lige Hollingshead
Albia
Moravia Jr High Teams Beat Mystic In Twin Games
Moravia junior high basketball teams defeated Mystic on Saturday. In the boys game Moravia led 30-10 at halftime and finished 58-21 led by Gary Tisue with 14 points. Jodie McDanel and Bobby Self each had 6. In girls action Moravia won 45-83 as Linda Hiatt led with 15 points, Connie Renwick added 8 and Linda Seif also contributed. Next Saturday Moravia hosts Seymour junior high teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mystic
Gary Tisue
Jodie McDanel
Bobby Self
Linda Hiatt
Connie Renwick
Linda Seif
Seymour Junior High
F F A Basketball Tournament Between Moulton and Moravia
On Saturday morning January 22 the Moulton FFA chapter faced Moravia in a three game FFA basketball tournament. The first game ended 34 to 16 with Moulton ahead. the second began 21 to 46 in favor of Moravia. the final game decided the winner with Moravia 14 to Moulton 12. Reporter Gerald Hawk notes all members enjoyed the event and hopes for another match in the future.
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F.F
Moulton F.F.A
Moravia F.F.A
Moulton
Moravia
F.F.A
Gerald Hawk
May McDonoughs Attend Omaha Manufacturer Show
Mr and Mrs May McDonough attended the Gamble Sigre Manufacturers Representatives show in Omaha on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday they drove to Kansas City to visit their daughter Janice who returned home Monday.
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May McDonough
Gamble Sigre Manufacturers Representatives
Omaha
Kansas City
Janice
Thank you note to neighbors and helpers for move and sale
The Perry family expresses gratitude to neighbors and relatives for helping with the move and sale preparation. Special thanks go to the ladies who prepared and served food on moving day. Esther Perkins, Raymond Perry, and Richard Perry are acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther, Raymond
Richard Perry
$6 Million Request For Rathbin Dam Seen
Congress should approve a $6 million appropriation for the Rathbin Dam and Reservoir in south central Iowa. Iowa official Bert Bandstra supports this and a $9.5 million request to continue the Red Rock Dam project. The Rathburn Dam on the Chariton River north of Centerville will create an 11 000 acre reservoir spanning Appanoose Monroe Wayne and Lucas counties. The Red Rock Dam on the Des Moines River between Knoxville and Pella will form a 9 000 acre upstream reservoir.
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Congress
Bert Bandstra
Rathbin
Iowa
Bandstra
Fourth
Red Rock
Johnson
Chariton River
Centerville
Appanoose
Monroe
Wayne
Lucas Counties
Des Moines
Knoxville
Pella
Moravia Girl Named 1968 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow
Lorraine Johnson of Moravia earns Homemaker Award honor for top written exam score among senior girls on Dec 7. She receives a Future Homemakers pin and becomes eligible for state and national scholarships, with a possible $5,000 national award after tour and interviews.
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Lorraine
H.A
F.T.A
Libray Club
Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc
Betty Crocker Homemakers of
District of Columbia
Colonial Williamsburg
Washington, D.C
Washington
Emil Halden Patient at Centerville Hospital
Emil Halden is listed as a pneumonia patient at St. Josephs Hospital in Centerville.
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Emil Halden
Centerville
St. Josephs Hospital
Mrs Olive Moffatt Undergoes Surgery in Waterloo Hospital
Mrs Olive Moffatt, formerly of Moravia, had surgery on January 9 at a Waterloo hospital and is convalescing at the home of her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis, 470 Morrell Ave Evansdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Moffatt
Moravia
Waterloo
James Lewis
Morrell Ave
Evansdale
Iswe
Mrs Carson Jordan Transferred to Ottumwa Hospital
Mrs Carson Jordan was moved from Monroe county hospital Albia to Ottumwa hospital Saturday for treatment of a heart condition. The transfer reflects a serious cardiac issue requiring specialist care at Ottumwa.
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Carson Jordan
Ottumwa Hospital
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Otttumwa Hospital
Ottumwa
Thank you note from Mrs. Dick Brown
Mrs Dick Brown thanks everyone for the cards visits and gifts received during her stay at Matras County Hospital expressing appreciation for support from family friends and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matras County Hospital
Dick Brown
Mrs Carl VanZante Reelected Aid President
Mrs Carl VanZante was re elected president of the ladies aid society of the Evangelical United Brethren church at the regular laylay meeting and election of officers. Others elected were Mrs Harry Woodward vice president Mrs Ira Boyer secretary and Mrs Almont Main treasurer. The aid meets monthly and serves dinner to the public and quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Vanzante
AID
Ladies Aid Society
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harry Woodward
Ira Boyer
Almont Main
County Heart Fund Chairman Named in Appanoose County
Mrs. Clarentice Van Noy of Centerville is named chairman for the 1966 Heart Fund campaign in Appanoose County. Mrs. Carl Weber of Udell is County Rural Chairman. Campaign runs through February with Heart Sunday planned for February 26. Proceeds fight heart and circulatory diseases, major U.S. killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarentice van Noy
Centerville
Heart Fund
Appanoose
Carl Weber
Udell
Jack Schroeder
Davenport
Town Heart Fund
United States
Heart
Visits From Grinnell Des Moines Families Highlight Local News
Local residents recount weekend visits as extended family groups gather around illness and family ties. Emma Hayward's health draws relatives from Grinnell Des Moines Hedrick and nearby areas to support kin.
Young Farmers Meet At High School Tonight
Young farmers adult class will meet tonight at the high school. The gathering aims to discuss farming topics and community activities with local members and leaders attending.
Moravia Girls dominate Moulton Udell. boys rally, fall by one
Moravia girls led the Moravia Mohawks to a 77 44 win over Moulton Udell as Barbara Thomas and Rose Blumer scored 20s and 35 points respectively. The Moravia boys dropped a 67 66 heartbreaker to Moulton after a late lead, with Walker scoring 21 and Harrington 14 while Moulton’s Burton added 13 and Walker 21. No game Friday. Twin Cedars visits Bussey Tuesday.
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Moravia
Moulton-Udell
Moravia Mohawks
Moulton Boys
Moulton
Mohawks
Phil Harrington
Wm. Martin
G Iving Moulton
Ahee
Martin
Harrington
Ellison
Proctor
Moulton Walker
Burton
Rhee
Rose Blumer
Barbara Thomas
Helmick
Linda Judge
Vicki Renwick
Twin Cedars
Bussey
W M S Meets With Mrs Maude Coltrain
The Christian Woman's Missionary Society held Thursday afternoon with president Mrs Maude Coltrain. Mrs Winnie Du Vall opened with prayer and scripture. Lesson leader Mrs Gomer Stocker spoke on "The Light of the World" with scripture read by Mrs Marshall Perry. Coltrain presented an article titled God In Viet Nam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Maude Coltrain
Christain Womans Missionary Society
Winnie du Vall
Gomer Stocker
Marshall Perry
Coltrain
Viet Nam
Ulmont Main Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Ulmont Main is released from Monroe County Hospital in Albia and taken to his home to recover from a heart ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulmont Main
Monroe County
Albia
Weekend Visits and Local Gatherings Mentioned in Society Notes
Mr and Mrs Smith Tharp and sons of Jefferson City Missouri spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Almont Main. Rev and Mrs Clem Kruse and Kim of Louilla visited her parents Rev and Mrs L B Deedrick and moved to Rockford NL to stay. Supper guests Saturday at Mr and Mrs Jack Mc Donough included Mr and Mrs Leo Dagle and children of Des Moines Mrs Garnet Brain and Mr and Mrs Richard Raymie and family. Mr and Mrs F W Wright of Moulton called on Mrs Edna Dyphen and attended basketball games. Mrs Albert Tubaugh and Jaen Tubaugh spent Friday at Ray Tubaughs in Oskaloosa. Drenda Tubaugh of Oskaloosa spent Saturday and Sunday with Albert and Richard Tubaughs. Mr and Mrs Claude Paris entertained at a family dinner Sunday for Pvt Wayne Paris. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bill Luse and son of Lucena, Mr and Mrs Gene Judge Bendurant, Wilbur Paris of Des Moines, Mr and Mrs Walter Paris, Mr and Mrs Rollie Morrison of Bloomfield and Miss Linda Hayes of Centerville.
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Smith ‘Tharp and
Jefferson City
Almont Main
Clem Kruse
Kim
Louilla
L. B. Deedrick
Rockford, NL
Jack McDonough
Leo Dagle
Des Moines
Garnet Brain
Richard Raymie
F. W. Wright
Moulton
Edna Dyphen
Albert Tubaugh
Jaen Tubaugh
Ray
Pvt
Wayne Paris
Bill Luse
Lucena
Gene Judge Bendurant
Wilbur Paris
Walter Paris
Rollie Morrison
Bloomfield
Linda Hayes
Centerville
Mohawks and Mohawkettes Win at Pella Christian
The Mohawks and Mohawkettes secured two wins at Pella Christian. Mohawkettes led 18-8, 36-19, 46-31, finishing 64-55 with Blumer scoring 38, Thomas 17, Helmick 7, Cochran grabbing 7 rebounds. Mohawks rallied from 24-44 at halftime to 69-66, Harrington scoring 33, Martin 12, Ellison 8, with Martin adding 6 rebounds defensively. Coach Reno's full court press sparked the comeback.
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Pella Christian
MHS
Mohawkettes
Blumer
Thomas
Helmick
Cochran
Mohawks
Haltime
Reno
MHL
Harrington
Martin
Ellison
Reverend Coleman Attends Iowa Pastors School
Reverend Elton D. Coleman attended the pastors school at Indianola January 24 26 with more than 400 Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren pastors from Iowa. It is among the oldest and largest such schools in the nation, tracing back to 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton D. Coleman
Indianola
United Brethren
Iowa
Ground Hog Supper Nears at EUB Church
The annual ground hog supper will be held Wednesday evening February 2 with serving beginning at 4 30 p m at the E U B church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B
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Rathbun Outlet Works
Rathbun Dam
Southern Iowa Railroad
Chariton Valley
Buck Creek
Chariton Bottom
van Buskirk and
Graves
Stork
Jr. High
Lorraine Was
W. H. Johnson
Delma Johnson
County Heart Fund
Don Hayward
Howard Rehbein
Grinnell
Clyde Hayward
Emma Hayward
Robert McCall
Art Fox
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Flo Helms
Clarence Johnson
Jonathan Chase
Russell
Band Mothers Club
Band! Mothers Club
Minnie Ann Condra
Minnie Ann
Naomi Sue Tadlock
Donna Rae Oard
Faith Jordan
Rev. Coleman
Pastors
Gene Sebben
Jono Warnick
Richard Anderson
Stanley McDaniel
Eugene Miller
Charles Harp
Carson Merkcle
Jess Lowry
Don Lett
Allen Sions
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