Democrats Name State Delegates At Des Moines Convention
The county convention at Centerville Friday chose state delegates for the Democratic Statutory Convention to be held in Des Moines on July 18. Delegates include Ross Miller Centerville Jessinae Exling Josie Tull Exline Benz Moravia Horin Walles Centerville Barbara Kauelarich Mystic Doris Hampton Fuller and Appandosé. Mr Forney delivered an inspirational keynote arguing the two parties differ on behalf of the little man and urged Democrats to uphold party traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moineis
Centervile
Rosseiiller
Centervillé
Jessinarie
Exling
Josie Tull
Exline
la ‘Benz
Moravia
Horin Walles
Centerville
Barbara Kauélarich
Doris Hampton
Fuller
Appandosé
Forney
Democrat Party
Twilight Tour At Corn Plots Draws Mixed Herbicide Results
Farmers from Appanoose and Monroe counties observed herbicide trials on corn at Moravia High School. Experiments used Atrazine Lorox Randox and Randox T with two application methods and high plant populations. Observers noted strong control with Atrazine Lorox unless nozzle issues. Randox products showed poor results. Post emergence plans include Lorox and Dalapon with careful spray height and angle to avoid leaf contact. Assisting were Dale Wehling Larry Dayton and Harold Holder. Moravia Farm Service Co and Funk Bros Seed Corn Co cooperated.
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Appanoose
Monroe
Moravia High School
Dale Wehling
Monroe County
Larry Dayton
Moravia
Harold Holder
Appanoose County
Moravia Farm Service Co
Funk Bros. Seed Corn Company
Birthday party honors June birthdays at Centerville manor
A group of 17 ladies from the Evangelical United Brethren church with Pastor Bey and Mrs. J. A. Ogden hosted a June birthday party Tuesday afternoon at Goldenage Manor in Centerville. Hostesses Mrs. Ira Boyer and Mrs. Ivan Harsh led a brief program of music and talks before refreshments for the honorees and attendees.
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The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Bey
J. A. Ogden
Goldenage Manor
Centerville
Ira Boyer
Ivan Harsh
Notice of closure for funeral
Leila's Beauty Nook will be closed July 2 for the funeral of grandmother Mrs. Flossie Carter of Des Moines and Mrs. George Turner of Loveland Colo. Their father Emery Hiatt was called Sunday afternoon.
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Leila
Beauty Nook
Fauralay
Flossie Carter
Des Moines
George Turner
Loverant Colo
Emery Hiatt
Moravia Hosts Fairyland Circus This Week
Moravia will welcome the Fairyland circus this Thursday with matinee at 2 p.m. and evening show at 8 p.m. The Moravia Booster Club sponsors the event and urges advance ticket purchases at the bank Angela's Cafe or Spencer's.
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Moravia
Fairyland Circus
Moravia Booster Club
Angéla’ Cafe
Spencer’ Ery
Murphy Elected Republican Chairman at Centerville Meet
Milo Murphy is elected the new Republican chairman of Appanoose County at a Friday morning convention in Centerville high school. E W Fannon steps down as chairman. Glen Johnson reelected vice chair, Ted Clark elected secretary, Lewis Dame reelected treasurer, with Joe Wilson as speaker. Delegates named for state convention include Ted Clark Grace Clark Delmont Moffitt Percy Norris E W Fannon and Milo Murphy among others.
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Centerville High School
Milo Murphy
Appanoose County
E. W. Fannon
Glen Johnson
Ted Clark
Mage Luse
Lewis Dame
Joe Wilson
Delmont Moffitt
R. Drake
Don Swenson
Grace Clark
Percy Norris
Chuck Parish
Beulah Mitchell
Charles Burkhiser
Adrian Carr
Earl Boyer
L. D. Dame
F. R. Foster
Joe Gardner
Mary Gardner
Ann Vaniike
Delia Adams
Gail Felkner
Forest Foster
Charles Drake
Janet Fox
Dick Eby
Maude Hickman
Jolly Dozen Club Meets With Mrs Ray McCloud
Mrs Roy McCloud hosted a Jolly Dozen Club meeting on Thursday with Rock as the afternoon’s diversion. Prizes were won by Mrs Mamie DuVall, Mrs Ira Boyer, Mrs Birdie Main, and guest Mrs Florence Carson. Refreshments followed a pleasant afternoon.
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Jolly Dozen Club
Ray McCloud
Roy McCloud
Thoraday
Jolly Dozen
Rock
Mamie DuVall
Ira Boyer
Birdie Main
Florence Carson
McCloud
Baxter Babe Ruth Beats Rotary 7 1 In Tie Off
Georgie Woodward pitched a winning game for Baxter in the tie off against Rotary Babe Ruth on Wednesday night. He struck out 11 and allowed one hit while Ayers took the loss with eight hits and four strikeouts. Final score Baxter 7 Rotary 1. Nearby hosts included Mr. and Mrs. George Turner and others for dinner Friday.
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Georgie Woodward
Baxter
Babe Ruth
Rotary
Georgie
Ayers
George Turner
Max Rogers
Loveland
Cole
Gary Perry
Emery Hiatt
Bruce Woodwards Hurt In Mower Mishap
Bruce Woodward sustained a badly cut left leg when a mower he tried to start tipped and ran over him. The blade required 80 stitches to close the wound and he was taken to Monroe County Spiral for treatment before returning home.
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Bruce
Woodward
Monroe County
Hunter couple completes 6000 mile western trip
Mr and Mrs Gerald Hunter returned Saturday from a 6000 mile journey through western states visiting relatives and California. Their son Midshipman Frank Hunter reported aboard the USS Loral Sea at Alameda Naval Air Station for a seven week stay. They greeted friends including Mr and Mrs Carl Chambers in Salem Oregon and the La Chambers family in Aurora Cole along with Mr and Mrs J W Gillaspie in Chugwater Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Hunter
California
Frank Hunter
U.S.A. Alameda Naval Air Station
Loral Sea
Carl Chambers
Salem
Oregon
Johohn LaChambers
Aurora
Cole
Services Held Monday For Mrs. Mike Koffman
Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Church Albia for 60 year old Mrs Mike Koffman who died June 27 after a stroke. Rev L Heinen led the service with burial in St Mary's cemetery. She is survived by her husband Mike a daughter six sons two brothers three sisters and sixteen grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Koffman
St. Mary's Church
Albia
L. Heinen
Koffman
Town City
University Hospital
Monroe County Hospital
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Mike
Billy K. Myers
Alex
Eden
Wis
Michael
John
Paul
Thomas
John Nigut
Melrose
Alex Nigut
Weller
Anna Popson
Kathryn Craftty
Mary Jones
Chariton
Sew and So Club Picnic at Moravia Park
The Sew and So Club holds its annual picnic in Moravia park on Sunday July 5 at noon. Each attendee should bring a drink and friends and former members are welcome.
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Sew and So
Moravia Park
Des Moines Girl Visits Grandparents Over Weekend
Kimberlee Kearney of Des Moines spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Dorin while her parents were in Omaha Nebr Mr and Mrs Kearney were overnight guests Friday and Sunday evenings at the Van Dorin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberlee Kearney
Des Moines
Glen van Dorin
Omaha
Nebr
Mrs. Kearney
van Dorin
Family Gathering Honors Pvt Billy Joe Scott Saturday
A family gathering was held Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Scott honoring their son Pvt 1 Billy Joe Scott of Fort Riley Kansas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M T Ewing and children Centerville Mr and Mrs Luther Caster and daughters Monroe Mr and Mrs Ron Tisue and children Mrs Walter Scott Jr and Christy Jack Scott Richard Perry and Mrs Sarah Stocker. Jack Scott and Mrs Jack Scott drove Pvt Billie Joe back to Fort Riley Monday.
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Walter Scott
Billy Joe Scott
Fort Riley
Kansas
M. 'T. Ewing
Centerville
Luther Caster
Monroe
Ron Tisue
Walter Scott Jr
Christy
Jack Scott
Richard Perry
Sarah Stocker
Neighbors thanked for tending crops during illness
Gerald Hawk and family express gratitude to neighbors who cared for their crops during illness, noting sincere appreciation for the help and support received.
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Gerald Hawk
First Christians Church Service Schedule and Events
Louis Schaffner announces Sunday services at the First Christians Church with Sunday school at 10:20 a.m. and Communion. Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev J A Ogden with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship. Promotion Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday night service at 7:40 p.m. Junior and Senior Y M B and Y F meetings. Trustee meeting on Tuesday July 7 at 8:00 p.m. Family night Wednesday July 8 at 8:00 p.m. Senior F will sell ice cream in the park Wednesday July 8. W S W S meets Friday July 20 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christians Church
Louis Schaffner
Mre
Birdle
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
van Zanle
Y. F
Loval
W.S.W.S
Ron Woodward
America
Park
Church Schedule and Picnic at Lake Wapello
Church of the Nazarene led by Rev H LaVern Switch with Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent holds 10:00 am Sunday school 11:00 am morning worship and 7:00 pm Youth With the Truth 745 pm Evangelistic service with Sthgepiration 745 pm Wednesday Hour of Prayer 830 pm Choir practice Sunday school picnic planned. Saturday July 4 at Lake Wapello.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Switch
Frank Woodward
Lake Wapello
Grace Methodist Church Sermons and Activities Schedule
Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel list weekly services nine o clock sermons and church schools. Notable events include Rev Elton Coleman hosting guests from Korea, vespers and community visits. Local families schedules and visits are noted with community tie to Des Moines Ottumwa and Pomona.
Taylor Aid Meeting With Dorothy Boyer Planned
Taylor Aid will meet with Dorothy Boyer for a regular meeting on Friday, July 3, outlining planned agenda and community involvement.
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Taylor Aid
Dorothy Boyer
Thanking Relatives After Hospital Stay
Newt Long thanks relatives and friends for the cards letters visits and gifts during his hospital stay and expresses sincere appreciation for the support.
Stocker Reunion Set for Moravia Park Sunday
Desendants of H W Stocker announce a reunion on Sunday July 12 at Moravia Park. Visitors welcome. Edna Stocker serves as secretary with notices dated July 24.
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H. W. Stocker
Moravia Park
Edna Stocker
Ice Cream Social by Youth Fellowship at EU.B. Church
The Youth fellowship of the EU.B. church will sponsor an ice cream social in the shelter house on July 8 starting at 8 p.m.
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Youth Fellowship of the
Eu.b. Church
Shelter House
Rev Coleman Reassigned Here at Mt Pleasant
The 121st session of the South Stown annual conference of the Methodist church ended June 25 at First Methodist in Mt Pleasant with Bishop F Gerald Ensley reading minister appointments. Rev Elton Coleman was assigned to the Moravia Methodist Circuit for his third year. The conference approved a 1964-85 budget of 1 125918 and funded a 35000 ten year capital drive for church extension. A plan to end segregated Methodist structure in the nine state North Central Jurisdiction including Iowa was approved for mid-summer. Iowa Methodist Services to Youth received 10000 to aid troubled youth. A policy to raise minimum age to sixth grade of 12 and 13 weeks training was passed. Membership rose 1628 to a record 145016. total giving fell to 7309425. Average per member giving was 50 with 9 for benevolences. Church school enrollment fell to 90966 as attendance rose to 47158. Bishop Ensley was thanked for 12 years in the Iowa area and invited to four more years. Des Moines hosts 1965 conference at Grace Methodist. 1966 in Indianola. A special General Conference session may meet in Des Moines to consider merger with the EUB church. Nearly 900 delegates attended, including lay delegate John Guthrey. Moravia sent twenty‑one people to the ordination of Elton Coleman in Mt Pleasant.
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Southstown
The
Methodist Church
First Methodist
Mt. Pleasant
F. Gerald Ensley
Des Moines
Elton Coleman
Moravia
North Central Jurisdiction
Iowa
Iowa Methodist
South Iowa Methodist
Ensley
Grace Methodist
Indianola
General Conference
Methodist’ Church
E.U.B. Church
Visitors and local gatherings unfold around Centerville
Denver visitors Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Barnes and children spent Thursday with Delia McCrory. Callers last week for Mrs. Ethel Hamilton included Ida Mangle Jim and Mrs. McAninch, Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Mrs. Bill Parson and girls of Boston, Ed DeHall of Monroe and Oscar Main with Russell Scott of Chicago. They called Saturday due to John Scott’s illness at Goldenage Manor. Carl Perry and son Charles of Denver stayed with Walter Scott and Marshall Perry, en route from the worlds fair. Mrs. Ethel Hamilton dined Sunday with Lloyd Brown west of town, joined by Bill Parsons and Boston guests. Flo Helms returned to Martinsburg after ten days with Lester Brain and Clar ence Johnson.
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Cleo Barnes
Denver
Colo
Delia McCrory
Ethel Hamilton
Ida Mangle
Jim McAninch
Lloyd Brown
Bill Parson
Boston
Mags
Ed DeHall
Monroe
Oscar Main
Russell Scott
Chicago
John Scott
Goldenage Manor
Centerville
Walter Scott
Carl Perry
Charles
Calo
Marshall Perry
Town
Bill Parsons
Mass
Flo Helms
Martinsburg
Lester Brain
Clarence Johnson
Moravia Businesses Plan Saturday Closure With No Event
Most Moravia businesses indicate they will be closed all day Saturday July ath. There will be no drawing or band concert, and no public event planned.
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Moravia
Billy Darrah Receives Sligh Concussion in Fall
Billy Darrah son of Mrs. Jerry Darrah was treated at St. Josephs hospital Center ville for a slight concussion after falling from a bed at home Monday morning. He is recovering nicely.
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Billy Darrah
Jerry Darrah
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Mrs H Hudgens Burned When Hot Coffee Spills
Mrs Harold Hudgens received painful burns on her left hand arm and leg when a pot of hot coffee spilled on her at the Legion and Auxiliary picnic at the Moravia park shelter house. She was taken to Monroe county hospital in Albia and later returned home to recuperate. Mrs Vivian Pfannebecker of Albia spent Tuesday at the Hudgens home.
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Harold Hudgens
Legion and Auxiliary
Shelter House
Moravia Park
Monroe County
Albia
Vivian Pfannebecker
Hudgens
Beaty earns mortuary degree at Minnesota graduation
Sam Beaty of Marshalltown earned an Associate in Mortuary Science Degree at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on June 13. He is a Marshalltown High School 1960 graduate, a 1962 Marshalltown Community College alumnus, and plans to live in Marshalltown to work with B. G. Avey Funeral Home. Also, Mrs. Florence Hiner and Delmar visited relatives in Douds, and local residents shared weekend visits with family in Corydon Des Moines and Center ville.
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Florence Hiner
Delmar
Stanley Gire
Douds
Sam Heaty
Marshalltown
University of ‘Minnesota
Minneapolis
Minn
Beaty
Lloyd Beaty
Marshalltown Land
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown Community College
B. G. Avey Funeral Home
Roscoe Pennington
Corydon
Ray Littrell
Seattle
Washington
Roy Eilis
Des Moines
Bill Woodward
Shelli
Marguerite Ulirich
Centerville
D. E. Bishop
Seeing New York World's Fair In A Day Hard, But Aerial Night View Shines
A visitor recounts the New York World’s Fair experience noting ground views are spectacular but crowds are heavy. Long lines at Ford and Chrysler pavilions demand 3 to 4 hours, with half the buildings free and others charging 25 cents to over a dollar. Grounds admission runs about $2, with lunch costs higher than usual. Road directions are clear yet intersections are complex, urging advance planning. The official guidebook, available at the Union office, aids navigation and exhibit descriptions.
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Ford
Chrysler
United States/ j
Masonic Lodge to Hold Meeting Despite Funding Delays
The Belgium Building equity lodge No. 252 A F and AM reports most structures finished but one large building only half done. A regular meeting will be held Monday evening July 6 at 8:00 pm in the Masonic hall. Visiting brethren welcome. James Wilson W M.
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Belgium
Equity Lodge No
Masonic Hall
Addi
James Wilson
W.M
Bells Ring Fourth of July Across Nation Moravia Legion
Leonard Palmer of Moravia American Legion proposes a nationwide four minute bell ringing on July Fourth to celebrate American Independence. Governor Hughes urges Iowa citizens to join, with Philadelphia as the key bell ringing point at noon local time. Moravia Legion seeks local church participation to join the national observance.
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Leonard Palmer
Moravia
American Legion
Legion
Philadelphia
Hughes
Iowa
Legion Post
Services Today For John Scott
John Scott, 91, died Tuesday June 30 at Golden Age Manor Centerville where he had lived the past several weeks. Born August 18, 1882, son of Cornielous and Ella Warden Scott. Surviving son Russell G. Scott Hanover Park Winds, brother Walter Scott Moravia, sister Mrs Jasher Hampton Casper Wyoming. Preceded by parents and siblings. Funeral Thursday July 2 at 2 p.m. Turner Funeral Home Rev LaVerne Smith officiating. Interment Moravia Cemetery.
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John Scott
Golden Age
Centerville
Cornielous
Ella Warden Scott
Mamie Knight
Russell G. Scott
Hanover Park
Winds
Walter Scott
Moravia
Jasher Hampton
Casper
Wyoming
Water A
Turner Funeral Home
LaVerne Smith
Moravia Cemetery
Twelve Moravians Attend Camp and Bake Sale Thanks
Twelve Moravians attend church summer camps this week at Lake Darling near Brighton and Golden Valley near Lockeridge. At Simpson College Indianola, the School of Missions hosts Mrs Elton Coleman and Mrs George Wilson. Junior Hi MYF thanks patrons for last Saturday's bake sale, profits totaling $40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Darling
Brighton
Danny McDanel
Kevin Daniels
Roger Zintz
Linda Mobley
Gary Coleman
Golden Valley
Lockeridge
Marsha Cloyed
Martha French
Ellen Coper
Carolyn Cooper
Sheila Wison
School of Missions
Simpson College
Indianola
Elton Coleman
George Wilson
Junior Hi Myf
Sadie Palmer Transferred for Lung Surgery
Sadie Palmer was moved by ambulance from Albia hospital to University hospital in Iowa City Monday. She is listed in room 52 on the 5th floor and hopes to hear from friends. Doctors plan lung surgery in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Palmer
Albia Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
Gordon Woodward Accepts Job in Omaha Nebraska
Gordon Woodward accepts a position with the Hummerton Company in Omaha as a service representative for AB and Dicks machines and began work Monday. He was discharged from four years in the air force and spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Woodward
Hummerton Company
Omaha
Nebr
AB , Dicks Machines
Gordon
Air Force
Wm. Woodward
Davin Shelquist Reports On Boys State Outing
David Shelquist representative from the Basil Cowell post of the American Legion attended Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge June 7 12 and gave a detailed report at Moravia park after a picnic supper His parents Mr and Mrs Tyan Shelquist were guests at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Shelquist
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Hawkeye Boys State
Camp Dodge
Moravia Park
Tyan Shelquist
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West
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Scott
Ine
Chuirches
Elton D
Coleman Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Suoner
Howard Cho
Korea
Cho
George VanDorin
Mary Ruth
Fred VanDorin
George
Mary Roth
Lester Owens
Mary Ruth VanDorin
Pomona
Calif
Mae Owens
Ottumwa
Theo Murdy
Veterans Hospital
John Wilson
Marie VanDorin
Lake Okoboji
Burdett Cox
Walter Harper
Newt Long
Stocker
Y.F. Ice Cream Social
Rev. Coleman
John Guthrey
Elton Cole
Loren Walter
Connie Jeanne
Jim Knapp
Karl Knapp
Little Brown Church of the Vale
Nashua
H. Hudgens
Owa City Hospital
Davin Shelquist
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