Burns Reunion Held At Moravia July 3
The 17th annual Obie Burns family reunion drew fifty one attendees at Moravia park for a noon basket dinner. Russell Burns chaired the business meeting and a report noted two weddings and seven births since the last gathering. A letter from the Irwin Burns family of San Francisco discussed son Dan’s European hitchhiking trip and his travels, including Iowa and a New York to San Francisco crossing, described with his reflections on time and luck. Attendees listed include families from Centerville Numa Ottumwa Oskaloosa Hedrick Kirksville Mo and Unionville. Ice cream was served in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dan
Iowa
New York
San Francisco
Russell Burns
Centerville
Leon Burns
Numa
Paul E. Burns
Jim Burns
Robert
Becky
Leo Thompson
Mary Salter
Randy
Vicki
Florence Underwood
Richard
Kenneth Gatlin
Tony
Perry
Patty
Laurie
Ottumwa
Zoe Cox
Dayle Taylor
Moravia
Everett Hawk
Clem E. Sandra
Cindy
David
Carl
Donald Parcel
Odell
Deverre Thompson
Raymond
Janelle
Oskaloosa
Donald Thompson
Lisa Ann
Hedrick
Gary Cox
Kirksville
Herschel Kelley
Debbie
Diana
Brenda
Barbara
Unionville
Bill Lockman
Birls
Raymond Lockman
Tom ‘Burdock
Paula
Bloomfield
Joe Smith
Kathy Smith
Bill Teelan
John Trelan
Writa Trelan
Carol Joyce
Centerville Park
Lizzie Ireland
Mina Dowd
Panny Callen
Life Nursity
Centervile
Dale Callen
Sherri
Des Moines
Ina Miller
Pearl Walter
Nell Rousseau
Frank Wilson
Monroe County
Albia
Sheryl Banyen
Sylvan van Dorin
Billy Wilson
Deborah van Dorin
Simpson College
Indianola
Deborah
Methodist
Carl Tisue
Keokuk
Ilinois
Neal Burton
Grant Tadlock
Gust Wentland
Chesterton
Ind
Glen Flower
Lowell Hollowelty
Moline
Sir
Harold Hawk
EB. G. Hawk
T. £. Campbell
Lavina Main
Erec Main
Jerry Main
Dewey Tyrrel
Rhonda
Audrey Dowd
Delmar Dowd
Robert Dixon
Winfield, Mo
Dowd
Richard Hudgens
Staten Island
Harold Hudgens
American Legion
Poends
Union Farmerettes Honor Mothers Luncheon Experience
The Union Farmerettes bought food for a mothers luncheon, split into groups for salad ingredients bread ice cream and strawberries and tea. They used club funds and helped prepare serve decorate and clean up with a short program afterward including poems and talks from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandi Harrington
Gerry Wilson
Alice Alden
Jean Hawk
Farms Selected for Program Spot Check
Forty one farmers from Appanoose County ASC met June 27 to pick random farms for spot checks to verify acres and land use for feed grain and wheat programs. Chairman Dale Jones said 25 percent of farms, including all ASC employees and committee members, are checked to confirm certifications. Savings estimated at one million dollars annually in Iowa and 3500 in Appanoose County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.C.A
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
A.S.C.S
Appanoose As.cs
Dale Jones
Appanoose Asc County
ASCS
Towa
Appangose
Fourth of July weekend visits and family reunions
A flurry of weekend gatherings surrounds Moravia Ottumwa and Centerville as relatives and friends visit for the Fourth. Guests include the Caster, Walter, Van Dorin, and Lockman families, with travel from Des Moines, Davenport, Fairfield, Albia, and Phoenix. Hospitals, birthday observances, and church and social events dot the extended family activities amid shared meals and a cooperative supper.
Strong Winds and Rain Hit Moravia Area Tuesday Evening
Strong winds swept Moravia at about 7 p m on Tuesday causing a sharp temperature drop of about 20 degrees within hours. Rain totals reached 0 25 inch after the windstorm and another 0 5 inch overnight with minimal property damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Wesley Chapel
Interchurch notices and speaker from Centerville at area churches
Gudkell First Christian Rav Louis Schaffner and Lois Fowler plan Sunday School and Communion service. Evangelical United Brethren Rav J A Ogden discusses Sept services. Kamp-A While Industries president John Lewis to speak at 7 p.m. Youth Fellowship, no evening service. WSW S meeting Friday July 8 led by Barbara Shelquist. Sunday School picnic July 13 at Moravia Park with co op supper 6:30. Iconium Methodist Rev J A Ogden Wayne Thompson morning worship speaker John Lewis Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church Rav
Louis Schaffner
Lois Fowler
Birdie Mains
Evangelical United Brethren Church Rav
J. A. Ogden
Carl Tisue
John Lewis
Kamp-Awhile Industries
Centerville
W.S.W.S
Barbara Shelquist
Moravia Park
Iconium Methodist Church
Wayne Thompson
Chariton River Ladies Aid Picnic At Centerville Park
Chariton River Ladies Aid met Tuesday June 28 at Centerville Park for a noon picnic with grace by Mrs. Fay Fenton. President Mrs. Sandra Mitchell led the devotional. Lesson titled Building a Home. Readings by Joretta Van Antwerp Lois Martin and Fay Fenton. Contests won by Judy Martin and Fay Fenton. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 20 at Plano Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton River Baptist Ladies Aid
Centerville Park
Fay Fenton
Grace
Sandra Mitchell
Joretta van Antwerp
Lois Martin
Judy Martin
Irene Brandox
Ethel Lemley
Florence Martin
Karol Atwell
Kathy Martin
Lyle Wesley
Tommy van Antwerp
Brenda
Bobby
Bradley
Chanda Mitchell
Scott Atwell
Plano Park
Bandstra to Seek Re Election for Iowa Fourth District
Bert Bandstra of Pella announces his candidacy for re election on the Democratic ticket for Congress from Iowa's Fourth District. The 44 year old member of the House Agriculture Committee will seek a second term in the 18 county district in the November 8 general election. He serves on the Livestock and Farm Grains Subcommittee which held Des Moines hearings on limiting large scale livestock feeding by meal packers and retail chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bandstra
Pella
Iowa
Bandstra
House Agriculture Committee
House Livestock and
Ford Grains
Des Moines
Kelle Mericle Taken To Albia Hospital
The 24 week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carson Mericle was taken to Monroe county hospital Tuesday evening for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelle Mericle
Albia Hospital
Kelle
Carson Mericle
Momtee County Hospital
Mrs Don Klampe Medical Patient At Monroe Hospital
Mrs Don Klampe was a patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albizs from Tuesday to Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Klampe
ATF Hospital
Monroe County Hospital
Albizs
Moravia Softball Drops Two Wins One In Week
Moravia softball went 1-2 last week losing two games by three runs and winning one by 23. They beat Albia 25-2 with Ron nie Underwood the winning pitcher and six Moravia home runs, 15 runs in a final inning. A 4th of July double header at Belinda saw Moravia fall 2-0 and 2-1 as Dick Johnson pitched both games. Lack of power at the plate hurt Moravia despite solid pitching. The Moravia girls defeated Albia 35-2 Friday and were set to play Twin Cedars and Albia in upcoming games with a girls game at each encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Albia
Ronnie Underwood
Belinda
Dick Johnson
Jerry Power
Columbia
Pella
Twin Cedars
Albia Girls
Engagement and upcoming marriage of Sonja Mountford and Richard Woodward
Engaged Kansas City couple announces the betrothal of Sonja Mountford daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mountford to Richard Woodward son of Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward of Moravia Iowa The couple share school ties Wyandotte High School Bethany Nazarene College Richard graduates Moravia High School and will enter the Navy in October Their wedding is planned for August 7 at Victory Hills Church of Nazarene in Kansas City Kansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mountford
Kansas City
Kan
Sonja
Richard Woodward
Frank Woodward
Moravia
Miss Mountford
Wyandotte High School
Bethany Nazarene College
Richard
Moravia High School
Navy
Victory Hills Church of Nazarene
Kans
Co op Dinner Guests At Tharp Home
A farewell July 3 co op dinner was held at the Burdett Tharp home northwest of Mystic. Attendees included Harry Tharp Unionville Mo Mr and Mrs Alvin and Pauline Printy Cincinnati Vanilla Printy Des Moines Janet Printy Kirksville Mo Mr and Mrs Wilfred Priest and daughter Crystal of Maine Mr and Mrs Ned Peterson Minn Mr and Mrs Garry Baugh and Allen Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Terry Baugh and children Russell Brenda and Tracy Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Melvin Printy Des Moines Mr and Mrs Roger De Vore Seymour and children Mary Fern Dean and Rona Gary DeVore Kirksville Mo Mr and Mrs Gale DeVore Tex Mr and Mrs Gary Smith Seymour Mrs Alta Swan Seymour Mrs Larry Pettengil and children Michelle Merle Marge Marea La Porte City Mr and Mrs Ivan Wray and girls Charlotte Carla Cheryl Carol Christine Concord. The host and hostess were Burdett Tharp and Margaret. Afternoon callers included Mrs Howard Close Calif Mrs Lyn Lemley Mystic Mr and Mrs Ray Buck Centerville Melvin Printy Centerville Mr and Mrs Jim Burns and children Robert Rebecca Exline
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett Tharp
Mystic
Harry Tharp
Unionville
Alvin
Pauline
Cincinnati
Vanilla Printy
Des Moines
Janet Printy
Kirksville
Wilfred Priest
Crystal
Maine
Ned Peterson
Minn
Garry Baugh
Allen
Terry Baugh
Russell
Brenda
Tracy
Melvin Printy
Roger de Vore
Seymour
Mary Fern
Dean
Rona
Gary DeVore
Gale de Vore
Tex
Gary Smith
Alta Swan
Larry Pettengil
Michelle
Merle
Marge
Marea
la Porte City
Ivan Wray Ang
Charlotte
Carla
Cheryl
Carol
Christine
Concord
Margaret
Howard Close
Calif
Lyn Lemley
Ray Buck
Centerville
Jim Burns
Robert Rebecca
Exline
Special Farm Broadcast On WHO Tuesday July 12
A WHO radio broadcast slated for Tuesday July 12 will feature Oren Lee Staley president of the National Porters Organization. Four farm directors will discuss the farm situation and marketing with guest participants Herb Plingiteck Jiu Hi Minneapolis Oren Sutiueisub Chicago and John McDonald Nashville in interview roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHO
Oren Lee Staley
National Porters Organization
Radio
Herb Plingiteck
WHO Les Moises
Jiu Hi
Minneapolis
Oren Sutiueisub
Chicago
John McDonald
Nashville
Mrs Wretha Spencer Dies in Albia After Illness
Mrs. Wretha Spencer, 67, of Albia died early Tuesday at Monroe County Hospital after a long illness. Sister Mrs. Lela Spencer and daughter Mrs. Ralph Davis are named. Services set for Thursday July 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Down's Funeral Home in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John (Wretha) Spencer
Albia
Monroe County Hospital
Lela Spencer
Ralph Davis
Down's Funeral Home
Neighbors Assist James Calhoun Family at Iconium Church
Community members from Des Moines to Iconium rallied to support the James Calhoun family. Dozens, including Delbert Calhoun, Richard Calhoun, and Karl Calhoun, aided with setup and meals. James Calhoun, a patient in Des Moines Veterans hospital, received food and comfort from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Calhoun
Delbert
Richard
Karl Calhoun
B. F
Clarence
Don Whitehead
Edward McCord
Terry Rose
Russell Brown
Bruce
Wayne Thompson
Wayne Christy
Clayton Sheldon
Earl Swift
Charles Hershberger
Bill O'Hara
Eric Main
Loyd
Allen
Glen
Paul Ammons
Ben Pickrell
Merle McAninch
Leon Calhoun
Iconium
Clara
Theresa Brown
Maxine Sheldon
Thelma Calhoun
Rena Ammons
Mark
Freda Swift
Sibyl
Rubye
Lorraine
Whitehead
Doris Christy
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Harold Hudgens to note 45th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday July 10 with a family gathering at the American Legion home Friends may call after 3 00 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hudgens
Harold Hudgena
American Legion
Library Board Adds New Reading Books Moravia
Moravia Library board met Saturday with six members present. Librarian Melissa Felton read a report that was accepted. New member Mamie Tisue joined the board as Genevieve Morgan announced eight adults and 12 children’s books. The board thanked the American Legion Auxiliary for the flag. Congressman Bert Bandstra presented Compilation of Works of Arts and Other Objects in the United States Capital. New books at the library include My Autobiography by Charles Chaplin and titles by Eric Amber Alan King John Gunther Sprague de Camp Arthur Crook Henry Treece and Arch Whitehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Tisue
Genevieve Morgan
Library Board
American Legion Auxiliary
Bert Bandstra
United States
Charles Chaplin
Eric Amber
Alan King
John Gunther
Arrows of
Hercules
Sprague DeCamp
Fingerprint
Arthur Crook
Eagle King
Henry Treece
Squadron 44
Arch Whitehouse
Brompton Reunion Held Sunday
The 35th Brompton school reunion met at Mrs. Odile Clark home with only a few amenitiers present. It was decided to discontinue the reunions, but Mrs. Lula R Tillmont offered to host next year and the group plans to meet the first Sunday in July with officers Mabel Hawk president M E Boardman vice president and Lula R Tillmonts secretary treasurer retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton School
Odile Clark
Clark
Ethel van Dorin
Flora Jones
Mabel Hawk
Lula R. Tillmont
Tillmont
Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle Return From Hospital
Mr and Mrs Karl Tuttle were brought home Tuesday from Monroe County hospital at Albia to recuperate. Mrs Tuttle underwent surgery while Mr Tuttle was a medical patient. Her sister Mrs Jennifer Green of Dentville is staying with them for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Tuttle
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Tuttle
Mr. Tutte
Jennifer Green
Dentville
Pvt Dallas W. Kaster Completes Engineer Training
Amy Pvt Dallas W. Kaster, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil R. Kaster of Albia Iowa, completed eight weeks of combat engineer training with the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas on June 24. He learned road and bridge building camouflage and the handling of demolitions in warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Dallas W. Kaster
Virgil R. Kaster
Rowle 1
Albia
Iowa
2Nd Armoured Division
Fort Howd
Tex
Kaster
Class of 1941 Reunion Held at Grade School
The Class of 1941 reunion gathering at the grade school drew 22 of 43 graduates over the weekend, with 20 present at Saturday dinner and 17 families at a Sunday Moravia park picnic. Prizes went to Duane Veach for farthest travel and Barbara Hammond Leon ard and Codyne Luse McDonald for distance prizes. honors also noted youngest child and least changed. Three members are deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Veach
Phoenix
Ariz
Barbara Hammond Leonard
Spring Grove
Codyne Luse McDonald
Shawtee Mission
Kans
Bill Donovan
Centerville
Pauline Townsem Coop
Bloomfield
Dorothy Kenton Chelar
Albia
Moravia Park
Main Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The annual Main reunion occurred Monday July 4 at Moravia Park with a noon basket dinner and social visiting. Attendees included Dennis Smith of Washington DC and many Centerville residents plus guests from Oskaloosa Oktumwa Jefferson City Orange Calif and more. Plans were made to meet next year at the same location and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Dennis Smith
Washington, D. C
C. C. Waughop
Kathren Beatty
Verna McAninch
Alta Main
Centerville
Verda Argo
Ruth Main
R. E. Gackle
Oskalusa
Malcolm Bedane
Monica
Michael
Oktumwa
Smith Tharp
Stephen
Jefferson City
Freddie Dohrmann
Orange
Calif
Ben Jones
Ted Wilson
Harry Woodward
Hattie McCloud
Moravia Garden Club Meeting Honors New Members
The Moravia Garden club held its monthly meeting with co hosts Mrs Harley Tisue and Mrs Nellie Williams. Fourteen members named their top insect and pest control, new members Judy Ballanger and Bertha Overturf were welcomed, and Gladys Harsh was elected 4th district director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Garden Club
Harley Tisue
Nellie Williams
Margaret Callen
Judy Ballanger
Bertha Overturf
Gladys Harsh
Virginia McDonough
Roy Argo
Kearneys and Van Dorins Celebrate Family Weekend
Mr and Mrs Jim Kearney and Kim of Des Moines spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Glen Van Dorin. Vickie Van Dorin celebrated a birthday Saturday and Kim Kearney on Sunday. Supper guests Sunday and Monday evening were Tom Shrader on leave from the navy in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kearney
Kim
Des Moines
Glen van Dorin
Vickie van Dorin
Kim Kearney
Munday
Tom Shrader
Navy
San Diego
Stork Notes at Monroe County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jim Rogers of Albia welcomed a son born July 1 at Monroe County hospital weighing 8 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Claude Rogers. Also listed: Mr and Mrs Beevregt of Flagstaff Arizona welcomed Christopher Eric born June 27 weighing 3 pounds 9 ounces with Brandparents Jim Herron and Loyd Carter and Ira Boyer as great grandparents. Trenton McDanet’s family welcomed a baby girl born June 21 at Mubree hospital in Albia weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces named Dana Rae, with sister Dee Ann and brother David noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Rogers
Albia
Obe OuuLe
Monroe County Hospital
Claude Rogers
Beevregt
Flagstaff
Ariz
Christopher Eric
Jim Herron
Loyd Carter
Ira Boyer
Trenton McDanet
Mubree Hospital
Aig
Dana Rae
Dee Ann
David
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Union Farmerettes
Luther Caster
Monroe
Luther Caster Sr
Wayne Caster
Grand Sunction
Colorado
Geet Auto
Minburn
Jim Davis
Davenport
Gabe Johnson
Opal Glick
Ralph Robinson
Walter Scott
Harold Burton
W. L. Rector
Jerry
Edna Foglesong
Cheryl Banyen
Max Lockman
Daryl
Diane
Fairfax
J. C. Lockman
Troy Lockman
Kenneth Free
Berniece Wilson
Marve Lockman
Kathy
Fred van Dorin
N. L
Withrow
Charles Coffin
Clell
Garland ‘Houser
Mearl Walter
Dean Faber
Harold Loch
Clear Lake
Ruben Faber
Faber
Knoxville
Charivari
Dallas Faber
Robert Faber
Fort Leonard Wood
Linda Underwood
Genevie Kaling
Don Klamper
John Wood
Arthur Villant
Bill Barnes
Abia
Joe Griffin
Johnnie
Joe
Eleanor Miller
Wilbur Miller
Wm. Gardner
John Feativel
Paul Spencer Jr
Jimmie
Town City
Sadie Simmons
Grand City
D. E. Bishop
Veach
Bessie Comer
Versailles
Edna Lees
Pleasant Hill
Neice
Johnnie Romans
Gudkell
Chariton River Ladies Aid
THARP
Wretha Spencer
Wm. Woodward
Melissa Felton
Brompton
Mrs
Stork
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