Distress Warrants Planned After Delinquent Taxes
County Treasurer H G Hargis announced distress warrants will be issued to Sheriff Morlan to collect delinquent personal taxes. Six warrants prepared, with more to follow, aiming to recover long overdue payments neglected for over twelve years. Warnings have been mailed prior, and after sale of seized property proceeds cover taxes, penalties, and sheriff costs with any balance returned to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.G Hargis
Morlan
Hargis
Second FFA Tour Held Sunday Afternoon
The second part of the annual F F A tour was held Sunday, June 28, with nine members and Mr. Thorton present. The group visited Ronnie Tomlin and Richard Tomlin to view flocks of sheep and a dairy heifer, inspected a paralegume demonstration, and stopped at Tadlock, Angel, and Wilson places to see potatoes and sheep. They ended with a swim in Wilson pond. Reporter Jack Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Thorton
Ronnie
Richard Tomlin
Richard
Tadlock’s
Angel's
Bill
Fisher
Wilson's
Jack
Wilson Pond
Jack Wilson
Hobby Whicker To Receive Discharge From Service
Cpl. Bobby Whicker phoned his parents Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Whicker from Camp Kilburn New Jersey Monday evening to say he had arrived in the states He will be sent Tuesday to Fort Sheridan DL where he will be discharged before returning home late in the week He has served in the Panama Canal Zone the past year and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Bobby Whicker
Johnny Whicker
Camp Kilburn
New Jersey
States
Fort Sheridan
Bobby
Panama Canal Zone
Culbertsons welcomed daughter Linds Irene June 17
Mr and Mrs Janes Culbertson announce the birth of a daughter Linds Irene on June 17. The mother is Gertrude, sister of Mrs Cyril, and Cyril McDare is not the paternal grandfather.
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Janes Culbertson
Linds Irene
Culbertson
Gertrude
Cyril Mr
Cyril McDare
Miller Births at St. Joseph Hospital Centerville
Mr and Mrs Carl Miller of Uptonville are parents to a baby born June 28 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville. Mr and Mrs Dwight Stocker of Hick04 report another birth, son Eugene, born June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Miller
Uptonville
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Dwight Stocker
Hick
Son
Eugene
Fireworks Warning From Mayor Horner In City
Notice states it is against state law to use fireworks and warns all children and parents against their use, issued by Mayor P. K. Horner.
Moravia Stores Observe Holiday Weekend
Mora merchants report stores will open Friday night and close Saturday. Grocers plan a Saturday morning opening until noon. The band concert moves to Friday evening under Director James Main. The Corner Café closes Saturday all day. Dewey's Place may close around 8 PM Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Grocers
James Main
Corner
Dewey
Monroe County Extension Director Resigns Again
Kenneth Moore has resigned as Monroe County extension director after a brief appointment to fill Lloyd Reid's vacancy. The board will seek a new director. A farewell for Reid and his family drew 300 to 400 people in Albia city park. Reid will start a new job in Elkader this week. his family will relocate once housing is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Moore
Monroe County Extension Service
Lloyd Reid
Monroe Board
Reid
Albia City Park
Mr. Reid
Elkader
Sarah Hanes Dies at Centerville 75
Mrs. Sarah Good Hanes, 75, died at her Centerville home at 7 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. Survived by sons Lewis Hanes of Moulton and Norman Hanes of Omaha. daughters Winnie Kingery Seymour Missouri Mary Hanes at home Flora Sample Colfax Faith Hutchinson of Moulton. sisters Fannie Wood Moulton Carolina Hart Moravia. grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded by husband and son Willard. Body at Miller Wehrie funeral home Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Good Hanes
Centerville
Miller Diucinity
Lewis An
Sup Oeere Ewe
Lewis Hanes
Moulton
Norman Hanes
Omaha
Nehr
Winnie Kingery
Seymour
Mary Hanes
Flora Sample
Colfax
Faith Hutchinson
Fannie Wood
Carolina Hart
Moravia
Willard
Miller-Wehrie Funeral Home
80 and Sew Reunion Set for July Fifth
The So and Sew club will hold their annual reunion in Moravia Park on Sunday July 5 with a basket dinner at noon. Drinks will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So and Sew Club
Moravia Park
James Davis Takes Wabash Moravia Depot Agent Post
James Davis of Moulton began work Monday as agent and operator at the Wabash depot in Moravia. He replaces the late John Robison who had served as agent here for 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Moulton
Wabash
Moravia
John Robison
Wesley Chapel M Y F Members Attend Iowa Camp
Nancy Roblenz Sandra Hiatt Lester Dooley and Wayne Lindley of the Wesley Chapel Methodist church M Y F groups joined Rev. Gerald Wilson for a week at the Pioneer Junior Youth camp held at Iowa Wesleyan college Mt Pleasant Lester Dooley serves as M Y F president and Nancy Roblenz as secretary treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Roblenz
Sandra Hiatt
Lester Dooley
Wayne Lindley
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Gerald Wilson
Pioneer
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Brompton School Reunion Announcement
Brompton school reunion will be held at the Brompton schoolhouse on July 12. A basket dinner will be at noon. Friends and members are invited. Lula R. Tilimont, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton School
Brompton
Lula R. Tilimont
Regular meeting notice for Antiquity Lodge No. 252
A regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 4. F. and A. M. is scheduled for Monday evening at 8:00 PM. Ray Charity serves as Worshipful Master and Coillaos as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No
Moravia Softball Beats Mystic 10-0 Tuesday Night
Moravia softball defeated Mystic 10-0 on the toral field Tuesday led by ace pitcher Dick Johnson a 2 hitter with one infield out while Underwood allowed no earned runs for Mystic. Ottumwa Ads crushed Moravia 18-1 Friday and Ottumwa Merchants set to play here Thursday with Russell visiting Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mystic
Dick Johnson
Underwood
Ottumwa
Russell
Iconium WSC8 Holds Church Meeting Thursday
The Iconium WSC8 met at the church on a Thursday afternoon with 33 members present. A brief business session named a calling committee, Dorothy Calhoun led devotionals, and a Women Society program featured members Sybel Argo Nellie Thompson Leta Haver Flo Frame and Grace Whitehead. Refreshments were served by Jeda Swift Madge Calhoun and Mrs G Turner.
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Iconium
W.s.-C.s
Dorothy Calhoun
Sandra
Jane Ann Whitehead
Sybel Argo
Nellie Thompson
Leta Haver
Flo Frame
Grace Whitehead
Jeda Swift
Madge Calhoun
G. Turner
Blanche Argo
Maude Turner
Vera Moore
Maude
Grace
Ice
Christy
Nona Dicks
Esther Perry
Dorothy
Richard
Karl Lee Calhoun
Pearl Free
Dotty Swan
Verta Wolfman
Emily
Bruce
Marcia Thompson
Marie
Royce
Marlene Cole
Thelma
Rose Ann
Shirley
Carol Ann Calhoun
Mrs. Edwards
Freda Swift
Progressive Club Picnic at Tuttle Home
Members of the Progressive club and their husbands enjoyed a picnic supper and social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Tuttle Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Tuttle
Karl Tuttle
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Notes
Rev Evan Stroud leads Evangelical United Brethren Church with Harald Mason as church school superintendent and Mrs Blackman as chorister. Sunday School at 10 o clock. special music by the Sunshine Choir for the Patriotic Service next Sunday morning. Morning Worship theme Our Country s Need of Christ. Evening Worship at 8 p m with The Glory of the Father s House. Youth Fellowship 6 30 Meet Daniel The Courageous.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Evan Stroud
Harald Mason
Harold Mason
Blackman
Bill
Bishop
Sunshine Choir
Lord
God
Christ
Daniel
Grace Methodist Church Weekly Service Schedule
Grace Methodist Church led by Pastor John Grenfell offers Sunday School for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. M.Y.F. at 6:30 p.m. Bible study 8:00 p.m. short service aimed to join a town tent meeting. Wednesday prayer 8:00 p.m. Mrs Earl Tuttle to lead while pastor attends Minnesota pastors school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
John Grenfell
Karl Tuttie
M.Y
Minnesota
Earl Tuttle
Nazarene Church Service Schedule Details
Pastor Rev Ray Cox Harley Woodwand leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. N Y P S and Juniors at 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic service 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Ray Cox Harley Woodwand
Iconium Methodist Seeks balance of worship and daily life
The church moves services earlier to fit study and worship of God. Sunday School starts at 9:30, public worship at 10:15, and benediction at 11:00 a.m. Reporters Charlotte McAninch, JoAnn Moore, Kay Overturf and Martha McCord share their Mt. Pleasant Youth Camp week, with Donald Whitehead presenting highlights from the Des Moines Methodist conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte McAninch
JoAnn Moore
Kay Overturf
Martha McCord
Mt. Pleasant
Donald Whitehead
Des Moines
We will close at 8 00 Saturday evening July 4
Announcement states closure time for Dewey Place is 8 PM on Saturday July 4. No further details provided about the closure scope or affected services. The note emphasizes a fixed closing time for the specified date and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Place
Farm Bureau Mid-Summer Conference Attendees
Adelena Sampson accompanied Mrs. Clyde Evans Mrs. Chas Burkhiser Mrs. Joe McEntry and Mrs. Frank Wilson to Des Moines for the Farm Bureau women mid-summer conference set for June 28 to 30 at Hotel Kirkwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelena Sampson
Clyde Evans
Centerville
Chas. Burkhiser
Numa
Joe McEntry
Melrose
Frank Wilson
Moravia
Des Moines
Fann Bureau
Kirkwood
Unionville C E 8 Holds Friendship Meeting
Unionville Eastern Stars held a friendship meeting in the gym Thursday evening June 25 with Mrs. Mildred Elder presiding. Guest officers from several chapters participated, refreshments were served during the social hour.
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Unionville Eastern Stars
Mildred Elder
Worthy
Rita Harrington
Moulton
Deloris Foster
Mystic
Orris Harrington
Dwight Downing
Pulaski
Assoc
Wilma Watkins
Omer Wright
Centerville
Selah Inns
Mildred Hannah
Batavia
Katherine Charity
Moravia
Marshall
Leona Scott
Irene Hefner
Adah
Audrey McMullin
Ruth
Jeanetta Fulton
Ottumwa
Martha
Doris Wilson
Electa
LaVeta Harris
Vera Moore
Sentinel
Walter Adams
Mildred
Winds and Rain Rips Moravia Community Saturday
A Saturday windstorm struck Moravia at about 6:00 PM causing limb and garden damage. South of Udell a barn suffered severe wind damage and further damage stretched south of Unionville. An electric line outage near Centerville and Moulton lasted over four hours. A noon electrical storm hit Dewey's Place damaging equipment, while the Paul Broshar residence saw rattling and a paint streak. About two inches of rain fell after the evening winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Udell
Lenothse
Unionville
Centerville
Moulton
Dewey
Paul Broshar
Moravia F F A Loses In Softball To Jackson
Moravia F F A played on Thursday June 25 at Moravia diamond. The Moravia team trailed early but fought back, ending with a 18 to 19 loss to Jackson in a seven inning game.
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Moravia F. F. A
Jackson
Moravia
Mrs Haddock Receives Treatment At Smith Hospital
Former Moravia resident Mrs. M. A. Haddock entered Smith hospital at Albia on Sunday for treatment. She expects to return home at 315 A Ave. E. Albia on Wednesday.
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M. A. Haddock
Moravia
Smith Hospital
Albia
Ave. E
Birthday Thanks From Mrs. Mamie DuVall
Mrs Mamie DuVall expresses gratitude to all who remembered her with birthday cards and thanks the Ladies Aid for the gifts appreciating their thoughtfulness and kindness.
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Mamie DuVall
Thankful note from Mrs. Lorraise Rinehart to friends
Mrs. Lorraise Rinehart expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for hospital and home visits, cards, and flowers, saying they were greatly appreciated.
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Lorraise Rinehart
Card of Thanks From Davis County Hospital Patient
A note of gratitude from Mrs. Fred VanDorin thanks neighbors friends and relatives for cards letters and flowers during her hospital stay and for help after returning home from Davis County Hospital.
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Davis County Hospital
Fred VanDorin
Moravia Locker Plant Announces July 3 Opening
A local notice states the Moravia Locker Plant will open Friday evening July 3 at 10 oclock and resume Saturday morning at 10 oclock. The abbreviated message indicates standard hours and continuation into Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taly
Corner Cafe extends Sunday dinners suspension
The Baywid Neff family of Rockford and Mrs Flora Jones visited Friday and Saturday. They dined with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pree and family before traveling to California to see relatives.
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Baywid Neff
Rockford, I
Flora Jones
Kenneth Pree
California
Firemen's School Closes Thursday With Demonstration at Ball Diamond
Funeral services for Mrs. Gus Main of Albia were held in Kansas City with burial in Excel Springs. Moravia fire department plans a finale demonstration Thursday evening at the school ball diamond after a three week firemen's school concluding with a Ottumwa Merchants softball game. Instructor Bill Simpson from Iowa State University led sessions on fire fighting methods including fog nozzles, truck use, ladder practice, and basic first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Main
Kansas City
Excelsior Springs
Main
Moravia
Albia
Ray McCloud
Harry Woodward
Denny Homerin
Lloyd Phillis
Forrest Flatt
Newton
A. R. Main
Moravia Fire Department
Ottumwa
Bill Simpson
Ames
Teaxs University
Carol Whisler and Lyle Morris Weds Saturday
Miss Carol Joyce Whisler daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Whisler Adel became the bride of Lyle Morris son of Mr and Mrs Lester Morris near Center ville Saturday June 27 at the Fairview Church of the Brethren Rev L A Walker read the ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends Dean Easter of Newton served as best man Shirley Moran of Unionville was bridesmaid The bride is a graduate of the Udell school in 1953 and Lyle graduated from Moravia high school in 1952.
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Carol Joyce Whisler
Carl Whisler
Adel
Lyle Morris
Lester Morris
Centerville
Fairview Church
Rev Rabuck Undergoes Major Lung Surgery in Rochester
Word reached here Saturday that Rev Earl Rabuck of Coon Rapids underwent a major operation on a test lung Thursday at Colonial hospital in Rochester Minnesota. He is a former pastor of the Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church and many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs Rabuck accompanies him in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rabuck
Coon Rapids
Colonial Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Moravia
Swaim Family Reunion Held in Moravia Park
Descendants of Levi and Matilda Swaim gathered at Moravia Park for the annual reunion. A basket dinner at noon preceded an afternoon of visiting with relatives from Ottumwa Lusk Webb Drakesville Melrose and Drakesville among others including Will Swaim Mrs Josie Schley and numerous Swaim family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaim
Moravia Park
Levi
Matilda
Will Swaim
Josie Schley
Schley
Lusk
Wye
Webb
Austin Swaim
Franklin Swaim
Terry
Sammy
Harold Swaim
Janice
Denny
Bill Swaim
Pamela Sue
Ottumwa
Alvin Tubanagh
Addie Swaim
Basil Swaim
Kent
Kay
Kurt
Drakesville
Roy Miller
Melrose
John Tadlock
Lee Tadlock
Kenney
Ray Tubaugh
Donna Rae
Dixie Kay
Drenda Gae
Frank Swaim
Almont Main
Anna
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Stork
P. K. Horner
Monroe County
Sarah Hanes
AFT
Wesley Chapel Group
M.Y.F. Camp
Maronic
Ray Charity
W. M
Coillaos
Ann Pettibone
Don Pettibone
Conium
W.S.C
Iconium Methodist
Farm Bureau
Unionville C. E
Haddock
Americade
American Patriots
el Capitan
Crusaders of Liberty
Firemen’s School
Ball Diamond
Carol Whisler
Rabuck
Mr. and Taylor
Lowell Mckbnerry
Robert Hiatt
Sylvan VanDorin
Friz Walter
Bert Turner
Max McDonough
Lowell McElderry
John Spencer
Art Fox
Ares
Lestructior Simpson
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