Unionville and Carrie Cross Crowned King and Queen
Crowds packed Unionville as Rose near 85 and Mrs Cross age 81 were celebrated residents. The event featured Jack Paris and the Stepchildren, with a rich lineup of local talent and prize winners across age groups, including toddlers to seniors in bicentennial costumes and gift drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Cross
Rose
Memphis
Wilttsville
Indrajzingy
Shane Babbit
Joe Smith
Jack O'Hair
Mystic
Layelle Randolph
Bloomfield
Ralph Hopkins
Melinda McDanel
Moravia
Tony Stober
Lisha Tracy
Cincinnati
Bobby Finch
Unionville
Deena Hoffman
Donna Hoffman
Hazel Miller
Unionville, Mo
Massman Breaks Pelvis After Tractor Accident
Edward Massman aged 17, son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Masamen of Moravia, was run over by tractor wheels and wagon after a fall. He sustained a broken pelvic ring with severe bruises and lacerations, was treated at Amie hospital, remained hospitalized awaiting release, and faces a month of bed confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Massman
Sud
Gordon Masamen
Moravia
A'S
Nyll
Bassman
O Qre
Sen
Biba Embulance Aghia ‘Hospital
Marching Band Rehearsal for Bicentennial Celebration
The marching band schedules a rehearsal Thursday July 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 as the final Bicentennial preparation. Hag swingers baton twirlers and all band members are required. Drum and free corps are also urged to attend. A separate Jazz Band summer rehearsal is planned for July 5 from 7:00 to 3:20.
Brownies Plan Display For Fourth Of July
Twelve girls and two leaders met June 17 at Linda Witts house for a hike east of town, had lunch, talked, played games, picked up trash on the return, then ate ice cream bars before leaving at 3:00. They plan a display at the Legion Hall during the Fourth of July celebration with a short history of Girl Scouting and crafts from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Witt
Linda
Legion Hall
Local Guests Attend Hedrick Church Reception for Brain Anniversary
Gertrude Johnson and Carl Johnson attended a June 23 reception at Hedrick Methodist Church honoring Earl Brain and his wife on their 50th wedding anniversary. The event, followed by a 6 p.m. dinner at Steyer House in Fairfield hosted by Brain’s children, drew about 45 relatives and friends. The Johnsons plan to depart in August for Germany where they hold teaching positions at a U.S. Army base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Johnson
Carl Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Jonathan Chase
Russell
Brain
Hedrick Methodist Church
Earl Brain
Steyer
Fairfield
Germany
U. & Army Base
High School Choir Practice Sunday July 4
All members of the Moravia High School Choir are asked to report to the Community Building Stage at 9 15 a m Sunday July 1 Mr Tapper will direct the choir
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorue
Hily
Moravia High School
Charus
Tapper
Wil
Clell David Coulson Sr. 58 Dies. Burial Set in Moravia
Clell David Coulson Sr., 58, longtime Cedar Rapids resident and World War II veteran, died June 23, 1978. He married Pauline Cole in 1939 and is survived by four children, eight grandchildren, a brother in Maryland, and three sisters. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Moravia, June 26, beside his parents.
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Clell David Coulson
Bernie Beaty
Wendl O. Coulson
Mr. Coulson
Moravia
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Coulson
Fnternal Order of Eagles
Hanford American Legion
Pauline Cole
Sharon A. Parody
Springfield
Sheryl E. Watkins
Coulter
Clell David Jr
Charles D
Parnell
Capt
Harold H. Coulson
Maryland
Marie Cole
Glenwood
Gustav Bayles
Davenport
Charlene Hux
Hillcrest Cemetery
Births announced for Dawn Ann Frymoyer and Thomas Nolyn Van Sickel
Dawn Ann Frymoyer was born June 26 1976 at Bloomfield Hospital to Mr and Mrs Kim Frymoyer of Milton weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Thomas Nolyn Van Sickel joined the family June 26 1976 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville weighing 7 pounds 8% ounces. Grandparents are Sam Shepard Albia Ellis Van Sickel Moravia. Great grandparents Clem Van Sickel Lynn Olney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Frymoyer
Milton
Dawn Ann
Bloomfield Hospital
Grand
Carl Frymoyer
Pulaski
Teddy Jenkins
Moravi
Robert van Sickel
Thomas Nolyn
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Sam Shepard
Albia
Ellis van Sickel
Moravia
Clem van Sickel
Lynn Olney
Dea Moines
Parade of Fashions in Moravia Celebration Sunday
Moravia plans a Parade of Fashions after the town parade this Sunday in the park. Ladies display outstanding dresses while men showcase early styles and costumes. No judging or prizes, all participants invited to share their outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grove 18 seeks State House seat in Iowa district 93
Charles Grove a farmer from Unionville Iowa born Keokuk County raised there and in Palo Alto County now residing in Unionville seeks the Republican state representative nomination in district 93. He has five children and serves as a lay minister and active farmer organization and 4-H leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grove
Unionviile
Iowa
Mr. Grove
Keokuk County
Palo Alto County
Unionville
Fairview
Celebration Details Highlight Moravia July 3 1976 Events
Mr. Cody J Luse hospitalized in Albia marking his first missed Moravia July 4th. Event list includes city park races, sack rope and egg contests, wood choppings, arm wrestling, spelling bee and horse shoe pitching with chairs named and age groups specified. Local residents and organizers noted with multiple names and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody J. Luse
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Moravia
Luse
City Park
Northwest Corner
Andy Moore
Northwest Corner City Park
Danny Jenkins
West Side
Bobby Dean Hiatt
Fred DuVall
Jenkins Amusement
Burdette Cox
Dale Cox
Jody McDanel
Gene Daniels
Dan McDanel
Vicky Mihalovich
Harold Mason
Virgil Dooley
Saddle Club to Meet Tonight for Co-op Supper
Moravia Saddle Club will meet at 6:30 PM in Moravia park for a co-op supper and regular meeting. Plans for the bicentennial will be finalized and corral panels will be erected that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Murdy Family Thanks for Help During Lester’s Illness
Mr and Mrs Lester Murdy express gratitude for the support received when Lester was taken ill and hospitalized. They acknowledge the timely help and care shown during a difficult period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester
Lester Murdy
Summer Softball Sectional at Moravia Highlights Schedule
The high school Summer Softball Sectional will be held at Moravia on July 17 19 and 20. Saturday matchups include Chariton versus Albis at 6 p.m. Seymour versus Centerville at 7 30 p.m. Moulton Udell versus Moravia at 3 p.m. Monday features Chariton Albis winner against Wayne at 7 p.m. Seymour Centerville winner versus Moulton Moravia winner at 8 30 p.m. Tuesday finals are at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Chariton
Albis
Seymour
Centerville
Moulton-Udell
Chariton-Albis
Wayne
Seymour-Centerville
Moulton-Moravia
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Grove
Union
Taylor-Ettes
Taylor-ettes 4-H
Moravia Union
Rick Johnson
Debbie James
Newton
The
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Joan
Gary Rowley
Harald Rowley
Tim Seals
Mike Flatt
Craig Vance
Gary Coltrain
Clay Uhleahake
Dewayne Ellison
Randy Whitehead
Eugene Fry
Peggy Pettibone
Mike Brown
Jeff MecDanel
Cox
Jackson
Joellen Vi
Richard
Doris Main
Winnie DuVall
Merritt Strunk
General Assembly
Dallas
Texas
Opal Ragan
Olive Tomlin
Lucile Clayworth
Dorothy Custer
Ragan
Mrs. Clayworth
Custer
Success Barber Supply
Mrs.Tomlin
Walter's Interior Service
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