District Rally Held At Iconium
A Monday sub district rally hosted by Methanolay Chapel youths featured worship led by pastor Read of Moulton and speakers including Linda Coulson and Max Jones. District counselors presided as Linda Appler retired as president. About eighty attendees from Troy Moulton Moravia Des Moines Centerville and Brazil participated. The Iconium group directed recreation and refreshments closed the meeting with plans for a September 9 gathering in Troy.
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Tconium
Methonaley
Herbert
Das Mothnes
Wadley Chapel
Read
Moulton
Fietel
Troy
Max Jones
Larry Harrington
Sam Bower
Centerville
Phyllig Willawn
district_counell
Linda Appler
Twentieth Century Club Meets for Cooperative Lunch
The Twentieth Century club met Thursday with Mrs Nellie Williams for a cooperative lunch meeting. Mrs Dora Hartinger led the program with a role call on childhood. Mrs John Dodd read Nightmare on the 79th Floor. The afternoon was social and the club will reconvene in October.
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Twentieth Century Club
Nellic Uns
Dora Hartinger
John Dodd
Local births reported in Monroe County Hospital area
Mr and Mrs Gene Carpenter celebrate a daughter Julia Lynn born June 28 at Monroe County Hospital Albia with grandparents Lowell Van Dorin and Clayton Carpenter and great grandparents J T Van Dorin Hesper Shaw and Bill Landgrebe. Mr and Mrs Al Clark welcome Lisa Gayl born July 1 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces with Robert Foster and Hazel Clark as grandparents. Mr and Mrs Howard Underwood greet Robert Howard born June 5 weighing six pounds with brother Richard Walter. grandparents Richard Morrison Claude Underwood Centerville.
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Gene Carpenter
Abin
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Julia Lynn
Lowell
van Dorin
Clayton Carpenter
J.T. van Dorin
Hesper Shaw
Bll Landgrebe
Newton
Lloyd. Landgrebe
Iconiam
al Clark
Des Moines
Lisa Gayl
Robert Foster
Moravia
Hazel Clark
Centerville
Howard_Underwood
Robert Howard
Richard Walter
Richard Morrison
Claude Underwood
Moravia Businesses Closed for Fourth of July
Most Moravia businesses indicate they will be closed all day today July 4. The Success Barber and Beauty Supply company is closed this week for their annual employee vacation.
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Moravia
Success Barber and Beauty Supply Company
Countywide telephone plan discussed by farmers
Farmers in Cincinnati Moravia Plano Centerville weigh joining a countywide dial system to replace multiple exchanges. Debates focus on where each area fits into the new network and the timeline for changes to local telephone service.
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Cincinnati
Moravia
Plano
Centerville
Humeston
Powersville
Blakesburg
Floyd Dykes Observe 40th Anniversary
Open house honored Floyd and his wife for their 40th wedding anniversary at their Rathbun area home on Sunday June 30. Daughters Ray Dooley and Maurice Walter and daughter-in-law Jack Dykes hosted with Thelma Bones serving cake. The couple married July 4 1917 at Walnut City Iowa and have five children and eight grandchildren.
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Floyd Dykes
Rathbun
Ray Dooley
Maurice Walter
Jack Dykes
Thelma Bones
Dooley
Ae Walter
Walnut City
Iowa
Frances
Centerville
Maurice’ Walter
Hilda
Moravia
Bernard Shanahan
Deydene
Jack
Dick Dykes
Local News Highlights From LeMars Visit And Family Events
Bill Bishop returned to LeMars where he works at Westmar College this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Weller and Marcia attended the 40th wedding anniversary of her parents, Floyd and Mrs. Dykes, at the Bykes home north of Rathbun. W. O. Smith Tharp of Memphis, Tennessee, visited his parents Ben Tharps in Albia to join his wife and sons at the Ulmont Main home. The family plans to return home Friday.
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Bill Bishop
LeMars
Westmar College
Maurice Weller
Marcia
Floyd Dykes
Bykes
Rathbun
W. O. Smith ‘Tharp
Memphis
Tenn
Ben Tharps
Albia
Ulmont
Moravia Scouts Return Home Saturday
Three of Troop 40 from Moravia returned home Saturday after attending Camp Wapello last week. Larry Brooks drove to Lake Wapello to bring the boys back, Rev. King accompanied them for part of the trip, and Carl Tisue led other members to the camp on Wednesday. Terrance Tuttle earned four archery honors, Steven King two archery honors and a pro marksman badge, while Nathan King earned Swimming Life Saving Pioneering and Cooking merit badges and needs one more for Star Scout. Community thanks are extended to all who helped fund the trip, with hopes for more boys to attend next year.
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Camp Wapello
Larry Brooks
Lake Wapello
Rev. King
Carl Tisue
Terrance Tuttle
Steven King
Nathan King
Terry
Steven
Nathan
Water Front
Wapello
Layette Shower Honors Rebecca Rae King
A layette shower was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Harold Mason honoring Rebecca Rae King three week old daughter of Rey and Mrs. Lynn King. Guests included Home Builders and Young Adult Sunday school classes. hostesses were Mrs. Harold Mason Mrs. Donald McCloud Mrs. Ralph Davis Mrs. Carl Tisue and Mrs. Clair Callen.
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Harold Mason
Rebecca Rae King
Rof Rey
Lynn King
Donald McCloud
Ralph Davis
Carl Tisue
Clair Callen
Fred Dotson Safers Stroke Tuesday Morning
Fred Dotson Safers suffered a stroke Tuesday morning at his home. His daughters Mrs. F. K. Smith and Mrs. Cobbler of Ottumwa were summoned to his bedside.
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Fred Dotson
F. K. Smith
Nazarene Picnic Today at Lake Wapello
The Nazarene church plans an all church picnic at Lake Wapello on Thursday July 4. Picnic dinner is at noon with games in the afternoon, according to pastor Smith. All members invited.
Stocker Reunion Set for Sunday in Moravia Park
The Stocker reunion will be held Sunday July 14 in Moravia park with a basket dinner at noon. Friends are welcome. Mrs. Ralph Robinson, secretary.
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Moravia Park
Ralph Robinson
Brompton School Reunion Set for July 7 at Moravia Park
The 26th annual Brompton school reunion will be held Sunday July 7 at Moravia park. A basket dinner is planned for the noon hour and members and friends are invited to attend.
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Brompton School
Moravia Park
Moravia All Stars Roll To Victory In Pitchers Duel
Moravia All Stars edged Ottumwa 16 to 1 in a pitcher’s duel highlighted by McDanel’s 9 strikeouts and Armstrong’s 5 for Ottumwa. Key plays included Paxston and Tachert er’s hits in a scoring sequence that produced Moravia’s lone run, while Ottumwa threatened in the 7th before Underwood’s winning fly catch. Moravia’s defense held while Paxston and Grenfell each had a hit, with McDanel earning strong pitching and Frizz Walter praising Moravia’s depth as the team prepares for upcoming games against Moulton and Unionville.
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Moravia All-Stars
Ottumwa
McDanel
Moravia
Armstronng
Armstrong
Bud McDanels
Paxston
Tacherter
Ottummwa
Wren
Underwood
Broshar
Woodward
Baker
Paxsto
Grenfell
Ottumwat
Crumes
Frizz Walter
Albis
Kermit Gladfelder
Brosham
Albia
Buckingham
Clark
Carter
McDanes
Moulton
Unionville
Pullman
Centerville
Eddie Qehier
Ted Harp
Bobby Burns
Harp
Blakesburg
Moravia team defeats Blakesburg Babe Ruth 8 to 1
John Laws reports Moravia high school age players traveled to Blakesburg Monday night and returned with an 8 to 1 win over the Blakesburg Babe Ruth squad. Pitchers Gary Pfannebecker and Larry Pfannebecker worked five innings with six strikeouts and one walk. Richard McDane hit a two-base hit. The team seeks more games and invites contact for open dates.
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John Laws
Blakesburg
Babe Ruth
Moravia
Larry Pfannebecker
Gary Pfannebecker
Gary
Richard McDane
Shown Shower Honors Keith and Dale Arnold
A miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Wilson honored Keith and Dale Arnold who were married May 25 The event also honored Miss Virginia Scott and Dale Arnold married June 30 The hostesses were Mrs Kenneth Doud Mrs Grant Tadlock Mrs Carl Tisue Mrs Loren Walter and Mrs Wilson Guests opened gifts and refreshments of cake coffee and Kool Aid were served
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Bill Wilson
Keith Arnold
Virginia Scott
Dale Arnold
Kenneth Doud
Grant Tadlock
Carl Tisue
Loren Walter
Wilson
McDonoughs Visit Donahoos in Omaha for Fourth
Mr and Mrs Max McDonough and their daughters left Wednesday noon to spend the Fourth of July with Mr and Mrs Del Donahoo in Omaha Nebraska.
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Max McDonough
del Donahoo
Omaha
Nebraska
Boy In Service Ronnie Tomlin Sends Training Address
Ronald L Tomlin SR 973 65 41 Company 204 Batt 10412 Reg RRO USMTC Great Lakes Illinois provides a mailing address from his boat training at Great Lakes.
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Ronnie Tomlin
Great Lakes
Ronald L
Tomlin SR
Company
Batt
USMTC
Ilinois
Moravia School Closes Year With Large Balance
Moravia Independent School District ends its fiscal year with a cash balance of 41,465.73 dollars. The report by secretary C. C. Coulson and superintendent A. R. Fenton notes reduced bus costs, rising fuel expenses, and a 1958 tax millage question amid reorganizing district governance and new board members.
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Moravia
Moravia Independent School District
C. C. Coulson
A. R. Fenton
Moravia Independent
L. E. Johnson
Merle Smith
Curtis Tomlin
Friz Walter
Harold Burton
George Firkins
B. F. Whitehead
Jack Martin
Warren Rouse
Guy Argo
Moravian
Board of Education
Moravia Board
Centerville
Wayne Body Company
Young Adult Class Party At City Park
The Evangelical United Brethren church Young Adult class held a Friday evening party in the city park. After games and social hour, a cooperative luncheon was served by the class ladies. Harold Mason led as teacher with Rev. Lynn King as assistant teacher.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harold Mason
Lynn King
Mrs Bert Turner Recuperates at Home from Hospital Stay
Mrs. Bert Turner was brought to her home Sunday from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri where she had been a patient for four days for observation and medical treatment.
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Bert Turner
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Hospital Thanks For Support And Well Wishes
A grateful message thanks everyone who helped get to the hospital and offered thoughtful aid for the family and warm wishes. The sender expresses deep appreciation for all who assisted.
Thank You Note From Verna McAninch
Verna McAninch thanks everyone who called on her, sent cards letters gifts and flowers citing deeds of kindness during her hospital stay and at home.
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Verna McAninch
Wedding of Dale Arnold and Virginia Scott at EUB Church
The candlelight ceremony Sunday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church united Dale Arnold and Virginia Scott in a 3 p.m. service attended by families. The bride, daughter of Harry and Bloomfield’s Mrs. Scott, wore nylon net over satin with roses and received something old and new, borrowed and blue. Bert Arnold’s son Leon served as groom. ushers included brothers Lee and Ivan Arnold. Music featured Linda Coulson and Karen Woodward, with a reception in the church parlors and a four-tier pink and green cake. The couple, graduates of Bloomfield and Moravia high schools, plan to reside in Newton after the Maytag job.
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Evangelical United Brethrren
Virginia Scott
Dale Leon
Harry Scott
Bloomfield
Bert Arnold
Moravia
Lynn King
Linda Coulson
Lee Arnold
Ivan Arnold
Karen Woodward
Panjam
Floyd Arnold
Ottumwa
Lois Arnold
Elden Brittain
Keith Arnold
Bloomfield High School
Moravia High School
Maytag
Newton
Edward Polard
Des Moines
Eldon Brittain
Indianola
Carson Hunt
Monroe
Wis
Stuyé Gliiand
Aliba
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