Wm Steffen Receives Injury At Farm Hay Pulley
William Steffen suffered a very injury to his right hand and a lesser injury to his left when caught in a hay pulley rope at the Steffen farm Friday morning. Mrs Steffen, operating the tractor, shut off power and found him hanging with hay at the loft entrance. He received initial treatment then went to Monroe County Hospital before being released later the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steffen
Steffen
Mra
Mra. Steffen
Mr. Steffen
Doctora
Monroe County Hospital
Hia Ie
Lads and Lassie Dance to Be Held in Albia Tonight
The Lads and Lassies western square dance club meets Thursday evening July 8 in Albia. Fred Caulkins of Stuart Iowa will lead the callers stand, with guest club Pepper Steppers of Centerville. Host committee includes Mr and Mrs Wiley Hutchinson and Mr and Mrs John Hastings. All area dancers and spectators welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lads & Lassies
Fred Caulkins
Stuart
Iowa
Pepper Steppers
Centerville
Wiley Hutchinson
John Hastings
Stocker Reunion News Notes Sparse Fragments
A damaged OCR note references a Stocker reunion on a Sunday in Moravia with mentions of descendants and a local newspaper, but details are unclear and incomplete.
Births in Centerville San Diego area report twins
Mr and Mrs Mervin F Reaberts of San Diego California announce the birth of a daughter Laura Marie born June 35 weighing 6 lbs 4 oz Grandparents Mr and Mrs E G Hawk and Mr and Mrs Louilla St Joseph hospital Centerville reported a son Danny Lee weighing 5 lbs 9 oz born June 20 at Centerville hospital
Reception for Rev Whitenack at Grace Methodist Church
Rev and Mrs Whitenack and daughters were honored at a church reception and pound party at Grace Methodist in Moravia after Rev Whitenack’s reappointment. Delmar Dowd gave the welcome, Rev Whitenack offered the response, and Mrs T J Luse chaired the program with a skit and a choir narrated playlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Whitenack
Grace Methodist Church
Whitenack
Moravia
Delmar Dowd
T. J. Luse
Frank Wilson
Ralph Spencer
William French
Ralph Turner
Cecil Coulson
George Winsler
Moravia Woman Rebecca Millemon Dies at 83
Rebecca Millemon Lockman born January 25 1878 near Moravia died June 28 1901 at her Moravia home aged 83 years 5 months 3 days. She married John Millemon April 1 1900. Survived by sisters Mrs Armeda Main and Mrs Etta Vantree nine grandchildren 99 great grandchildren and many others. Funeral held Saturday at Turner funeral home with Donald Plum in charge. Burial at Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Rebecca Millemon
Mose
Sarah Scott Lockman
Moravia
John Millemon
Christian Church In
William Milleman
Armeda Main
Etta Vantree
Des Moines
Turner Funeral Home
Donald Plum
Lemaster Reunion Held at Des Moines Home
The second annual Lemaster reunion took place on July 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Nash in Des Moines. Attendees included numerous Lemaster relatives and friends from Iowa, Texas, and surrounding towns, sharing a day of fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemaster
James Nash
Des Moines
Ray Lemaster
Thompson
Iowa
Darrell Lemaster
Donnie
Brian
Lucila
Tommy
Fort Worth
Texas
Ray Chance
Sharon
Steve
Lavilia
Verlin Lemaster
Vernel
Vararie
Buffalo Center
Mrs.Nash
Janet
Beverly
Terry
Farmers Receive Conservation Approval In Appanoose District
A June 27 1961 district meeting presided by Arthur Streepy approved cooperative agreements for farmers Loal Tarbell Robert Tenn Clark and Alfred Houser and set July 5 as cutoff for district winners in the Des Moines Register and Tribune contest The Moulton watershed plan with the soil conservation service was approved and signed Basic plans for several farmers were also approved including Tarbell McDunel Horvidge Harper Hull and Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Soil Conservation District
Arthur Streepy
Clifford Singley
Clifford Walker
Ronald Turk
Joe Beer
Harold Holder
Joe Colgan
Lyle Peterson
The
Soil Conservation Service
E. A. Larson
Centerville
Otto Keane
Hildesheim
Germany
Des Moines Register
Tribune
Moulton
County Board of Supervisors
Loal Tarbell
Robert (Tenn.) Clark
Alfred Houser
Ronald
Bud) McDunel
James Horvidge
Walter Harper
Byron Hull
Stuart Daniels
Leno Bimbi Car Damaged Tuesday
A car belonging to Leno Bimbi was damaged Tuesday after a dust obscured rear collision. Richard Welch of Newton struck the Bimbi car from behind as a left turn was attempted by Mrs Christine and a son and mother. No injuries were reported. occupants in the Welch car included Mr and Mrs Welch and Gary Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leno Bimbi
Mfe
Christini
Billy Wilson
Richard Welch
Newton
Bimbi
Welch
Gary Simmons
E.U.B. Youth Fellowship Plans Progressive Supper
The E U B youths fellowship will hold a Thursday evening progressive supper starting at Zell Callen's home with devotions led by Miss Eunice Ogden and organ music by Mrs. Bland. After hayrides and meals at several homes, the event ends with dessert at Dallas Faber's home and a closing spiritual meeting hosted by Rev and Mrs J A Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B
Zell Callen
Dallas Faber
J. A. Ogden
Fenton-Downing Wed At Unionville
Miss Glenys Fenton and William Gerald Downing united in marriage June 17 1961 at Unionville Methodist Church Iowa at 7 pm Rev Banks Doggett performed the double ring ceremony. The couple will reside on a Bloomfield area farm with out of town guests from several Iowa cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenys Fenton
William Gerald Downing
Unionville
Iowa
Banks Doggett
Harold Fenton
Paul Downing
Bloomfield
Richard Harrington
Janet Harrington
Richard Hendrix
Knoxville
Stanley Macalderry
James Farnsworth
Gary King
Margaret Fenton
LaVelle Kirby
Marlene Farnsworth
Julie Moore
Webster City
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Centerville
Drakesville
Mystic
Local Guests Visit Frank Wilson Home Trio of Ladies Hosts
Mrs Odle Clark Mrs Eva Hiatt and Mrs Clara Weidman were guests at the Frank Wilson home Tuesday Will Swaim from Webb arrived Saturday to visit his sister Mrs Alont Main and her family on vacation Spencer Wilson of Buckeye Art will come Thursday to spend a few days at the Frank Wilson home before attending a convention in Turgot Canada
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odle Clark
Eva Hiatt
Clara Weidman
Frank Wilson
Will Swaim
Webb
Alont Main
Spencer Wilson
Buckeye
Art
Turgot
Canada
At The Churches Evangelical United Brethren Service Schedule
Rev J A Oaden pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 9 00 a m Church School class for everyone 10 00 a m Morning worship and communion Evening service There will be baptismal service 3 00 p m Wednesday Bible study and prayer Y F progressive dinner Thursday July 6 at 6 30 p m starting Zell Callens Hay ride after devotions and dinner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Oaden
Carl VanZante
Y. F
Zell Callens
Church of the Nazarene Sunday schedule and events
Rev HH LaVern Smith pastors the Church of the Nazarene with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Youth service at 7:00 p.m. Evening evangelistic services with Singspiration at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday Hour of Prayer from 8:20 to 9:30, choir practice 8:20 to 9:30, Save Wednesday evening for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
LaVern Smith
Wank Woodvennl
Sundey Sebret
Patequet
Church Sunday services and Ladies Aid meeting notes
First Christian Church study begins at 10 00 a m with Sunday school followed by Communion and sermon at 11 00 a m Pastor Donald Plum oversees services with Mrs Birdie Main as Superintendent The Ladies Aid plans a Wednesday afternoon church meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Ladies Aid
Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel notices
Grace Methodist Church led by Rev Weldon Whitenack holds Sunday morning worship and Holy Communion with 10 percent Sunday school. Moravia hosts a missions rally with Mr K V Moses of Hyderabad, India. Wesley Chapel overseen by Howard Guenther and Richard Tubsngh lists Sunday school and worship times plus a missions rally with the same guest speaker Hyderabad India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview Lee Benz
Moravia
K. V. Moses
Hyderbad
India
Wesley Chaphe Howard Guenther
Richard Tubsngh
Religious films planned in Moravia park series
The Moravia Ministerial Association asks Mayor Mark Blackman for permission to show free religious films in Moravia park each Saturday in August after the drawing. The first film on August 5 titled Far From Alone centers on a college campus and targets youth, inviting public viewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mrs Ena Messenger Dies in Des Moines At 70
Ena Messenger 70 of 527 Fortieth St Des Moines died Sunday at Iowa Methodist Hospital after a 16 week illness from a stroke. Born in Blue Grass she lived in Des Moines 12 years was a substitute teacher 1948 1956 attended Moulton High Iowa Wesleyan Drake University member of PEO Sisterhood and First Methodist Church survived by husband Lee A Messenger two sons Howard Eagle Grove and Lee W Des Moines a daughter Roland Johnson Des Moines six brothers and two sisters and six grandchildren Services held Wednesday at Arnold's Highland Park Funeral Home burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ena Messenger
Fortieth St
Des Moines
Iowa Methodist Hospital
First Methodist Church
Lee A. Messenger
Howard
Eagle Grove
Lee W
Roland Johnson
Wilfred A. Smith
Alicia
Howard K. Smith
Moravia
Walden T. Smith
Mediapolis
Herman A. Smith
Gratitude for Support After Bereavement
The family of Rebecca Mellenion thanks friends and relatives for kindness sympathy and floral tributes following the recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Mellenion
Plans Set for Youth Rally at Local High School Gym
Plans complete for a youth rally at the local high school gym on July 26 27 and 28. The Stummbo family from Oskaloosa will provide messages and music and lead the program. The Stumbo family serve at Oskaloosa Gospel Tabernacle and bring extensive youth work experience. The family includes six children ages 9 months to 18 years and will showcase a wide variety of instruments later. Thursday features a film. Moravia district pastors and local church laymen join the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stummbo
Oskaloosa
Stumbo
Oskaloosa Gospel Tabernacle
Moravia
Moravia Garden Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Moravia Garden Club met on Wednesday afternoon for the June meeting hosted by Mrs. Nellie Williams with Mrs. Gerald Morgan presiding. Reports covered therapy, county home donations for inmates’ entertainment, landscaping progress at the community school, pest control program, and garden notes. A flower show recap, mystery palm gifts, and a favorable Independence Day arrangement were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Williams
J. T. VanDorin
Morgan
Boyer
Callen
Harley Tisue
Band Mothers Plan Bake Sale
Band Mothers held their July meeting after the concert in the Community building. George Burghoffer attended. Uniform discussions postponed to August 5 meeting. Last year’s fund raising committee plans a bake sale on Saturday evening July 8 with contributions due by 7:30 on paper plates. Ice cream social tentatively set for July 29 with Alberta Spencer Leona Burger Marvalee Clayworth Wilda Argo Betty Strunk coordinating. Fund raising committee named Clarabelle Mosley Marjorie Main Verna Proctor Ardyce Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burghoffer
Alberta Spencer
Leona Burger
Marvalee Clayworth
Wilda Argo
Betty Strunk
F.F.A. Summer Trip Planned for 18 Members
Eighteen boys plan to undertake the 200 mile F.F.A. summer trip after officers outlined final financing at a Monday meeting. Space remains for a few more. another gathering is set for Monday at 7 30 PM for last minute details and packing lists. Parents are welcome. The group thanks the community for its support of Saturday's slave auction, which aided finances.
Food and Bake Sale Sponsored by Band Mothers
Band mothers sponsor a food and bake sale on Saturday evening July 8 at 7 30 in the community building with proceeds supporting local activities and programs.
Margaret Herring writes of 900 acre farm land in England
Margaret Herring recounts her English stay in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire farms describing land values, farming practices, and daily life. She compares haymaking with Iowa, notes dairy work with 170 cows, discusses prices, food, transport, and broadcasts from a Royal Show plan in Cambridge. She mentions ITV, telecast of royal events, and upcoming Derby visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Herring
England
Great Britain
Lincolnshire
IFYE
Cambridge
Brittain
Duke of Kent
Derbyshire
Darbyshire
Derby
Iowa
U.S.A
Miss Pursell Dies at Kansas Home
Georgia Ethel Pursell, 73, died June 18 at Miami County Hospital Kansas from a heart attack. Born July 21, 187? near Petersburg West Virginia, daughter of Charles William and Caroline Pursell, moved with family to Trenton Wilsons area then to Kansas in 1910. She joined United Brethren in Moravia and later Paula Presbyterian Church. Survived by one brother Dubn Van Pursell of Paula, Kansas, five nephews and three nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Ethel] Pursell
Miami County Hospital
Kansas
Miss Pursell
Abay
Petersburg
Charles William
Caroline Purse
Trenton
Wilsoos
United Brethren Church
Moravia
Paula Presbyterian Church
Dubn van Pursell
Paula
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Steffen
Brompton
Brompton School
Odile Wilson Clark
Maude Coltrain
J.T. van Dorin
E. G. Hawk
J.I. van Dorin
Odile Clark
Lula R. Tillmont
Little Red Schoolhouse
VanDorln Boam
Guy Roberts
Iowa City
Eunice Wilson Sutter
Ernfold
Sask
Tella Chidhester
Blakesburg
Clark
Stocker
Rebecca Millemon
Progressive Party
Fenton-Downing
Arnold
Highland Park
Chapel Hill Cemetery
Moravia Garden Club
Band Mothers Plan
F.F.A
Buiding
Nottinghamshire
Robin Hood
Hereford
Wales
Iowa State University
Hunts
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