Numerous Gatherings Mark Holiday Weekend in Albia
Long Beach visitors Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Kaster stay with Virgil Kaster in Albia while touring Rathbun dam. many relatives from Ottumwa Centerville and Des Moines visit and share meals, family reunions, and weddings across Albia, Ottumwa, and surrounding towns during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Kaster
Long Beach
Calif
Virgil Kaster
Albia
Flo Hiner
Delmer
Chris Bogert
Rathbundam
Rex Houser
Centerville
Lucille VanDorin
Versal Hough
Virgil Easter
Iconium Plans For Centennial Celebration
Iconium Methodist Church prepares a centennial observance on August 2 with 65 former members invited. Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Rev. Roland Crandall speaks, a basket dinner follows at noon, and an afternoon program at 2:30 includes all former pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Lmited Methodist Church
Iconium
Roland Crandall
Mullins May Get More Reward in Bank Robbery Case
Webb Mullins could receive about 2280 more under Iowa law after a Des Moines testimony in the Leon bank robbery trial. U.S. Attorney Allen Danielson noted loot finders get 10 percent of recovered value, with Mullins previously receiving 2500 from the bonding company. Two pleaded guilty or were found guilty in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Mullins
Des Moines
Mullins
Allen Danielson
U.S
Southern District of
Iowa
U. S
Appanoose Farm Bureau to Run Cookout King Contest
The Appanoose County Farm Bureau will stage the Cookout King Contest during the Appanoose County Fair on July 21. Entry blanks are due by July 10 at the Farm Bureau office. Six divisions including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, turkey and novelty offer local winners a path to the Iowa State Fair finals this August. Contestants must be 21 or older male residents of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose Fair
Appanoose County
Iowa
Focal
Northern Propane Gas Co
Centerville
Appanoose County Beef Producers Association
Dairy Industries
Farm Bureau
Band Mothers Meeting Plans Fall Festival Dates
Band Mothers met at the high school on July 1 with seven members present Mr Cornelius discussed money making projects. Con certs are July 11 July 25 and August 1. Wear white shirts and dark pants. Rehearsal July 8 at 6 30 pm. No August meeting. more Fall Festival details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius
Taylor-Ettes 4-H Achievement Show at community building
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H Achievement Show will be held at the community building at 1 p m on Saturday in July. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Ettes
Grace United Methodist Church Summer Schedule
The Grace Circuit of the United Methodist Church posts a summer schedule with 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. services, 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion, junior choir, and a fellowship supper on Wednesday July 15. The parsonage committee meets to plan repairs after the 8:00 p.m. service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Circuit
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Grace
Tunior
W.S. C.S. of Grace
Wesley Chapel WSC meeting and Fairview Church schedule
Virgil Dooley leads a Wesley Chapel meeting Thursday at 1 30 P M in Mrs Helen Price home. Mrs Bobi Woodin teaches the lesson. Fairview Church led by Robert Foster and Rev L B Deedrick hosts church school at 10 AM and worship at 11 AM with evening service and 8 PM Bible study and prayer meeting. W S C S dinner and meeting planned for Wednesday July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Dooley
Ws.c.s
Helen Price
Bobi Woodin
Salem United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Guy Argo
W.S.C.S
Church Centennial Event at Moravia Salem Church
Iconium United Methodist Rev. L. 8. Deedrick pastor Donald Whitehead conducts worship at 9:30, church school at 10:30, and evening service at Salem church in Moravia. Announcement references Centennial celebrations in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium United Methodist
Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Salem Church
Moravia
Church Schedule and Officers Election Details
The Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. E. J. Strong as pastor and Larry Smith as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday school at 10:00 with worship at 11:00, NYPS and juniors at 7:00, evangelistic sermon at 7:45, and Wednesday 7:30 missionary study followed by the annual election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Strong
Larry Smith
Condra Family Vacation to California and Colorado
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra and Dennis traveled to Anaheim with Mr and Mrs Gene Condra and Carl and Darlene. They drove via Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park enjoying mountain scenery. They visited Mary Ellen and Ron nie Tomlin and family. Mary Ellen had surgery July 2 and will stay in hospital about a week. Julie and Scott Tomlin flew to Des Moines July 4 with Kenneth Velda and Dennis Condra, greeted by Margaret Fisher Minnie Ann Argo Curtis and Olive Tomlin at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condra
California
Kenneth Condra
Dennis
Anaheim
Calif
Gene Condra
Carl
Darlene
Estes Park
Rocky Mt. National Park
Mary Ellen
Ronnie Tomlin
Julie
Scott Tomlin
Des Moines
Kenneth
Velda
Dennis Condra
Margaret Fisher
Minnie Ann Argo
Curtis
Olive Tomlin
Ben Jones Honored at Birthday Supper
Ben Jones was honored at a birthday supper Thursday evening July 2 at the Wendell Murdy home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ben Jones Rev and Mrs Donald Jones and daughter Donna of Griswold Mr and Mrs Lyle Jones Cheryl Robert and Steven of Mentor Ohio and Mr and Mrs James Murdy of Mystic. The Rev Jones family returned home Thursday night and Lyte Jones spent the weekend with his parents returning Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Tadlock
Kenny
Fulton
Kennys
Ray Tubaugh
Darin
Donna Rae
Maria Pfannebecker
Mina Dowd
Donald
Donald Dowd
Rhonda
Audrey
Sheila
Delmar Dowd
Martha Sue
Laurie
Julie
George Kinder
Ottumwa
Ina Miller
James Main
Clyde Kent
Albia
Joyce Kent
Muscatine
R. S. Faber
Kent
Dallas Faber
Larry Kent
Bob Faber
Connie
Don Klampe
Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
Forrest Main
Ida Mangle
Buell Taylor
Anna Vickrey
Knoxville
Jack Lewis
Flora Phillips
Grant Tadlock
Joe Tadlock
Fort Dodge
Marion Condras
Kenneth Warrick
Lela Parks
Colfax
Lovell Reagan
Whittier
Calif
Carl Tisue
Opal VanDoerin
Glenn Fowler
Lois
Birdie Main
Opal van Dorin
Denise Gregson
Loraine Fowler
D. C. Porter
David II
Des Moines
Grant Tadlocks
Ronald Woodward
George Woodward
Donna Rhee
Grace United Methodist Church
Carriage Light
George McDonald
Kansas City
Cody Luse
Barbara
Mike
Ron Woodward
Fred Dotson
Kenneth Simith
E. Division St
F. K Sucith
Ottumiwa
Ben Jones
Wendell Murdy
Donald Jones
Donna
Griswold
Lyle Jones
Cheryl
Robert
Steven
Mentor
Ohio
James Murdy
Mystic
Local Visitors Spend Time With Lucille Taylor in Ottumwa
Thursday afternoon visitors with Lucille Taylor included Mr and Mrs Irvin Burns of San Francisco California Mr and Mrs Leon Burns and Paul Burns of NumU and Zoe Cox of Centerville. The group spent Monday afternoon with Florence Underwood in Ottumwa and went shopping Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Taylor
Irvin Burns
San Francisco
Canf
Leon Burns
Paul Burns
Numu
Zoe Cox
Centerville
Florence Underwood
Ottumwa
Marion
Natalie Woodward
Lloyd Welburn
Newman Grove
Nebraska
Bruce Woodward
Kirksville
Gary Woodward
Creston
Calif
Russell Burns
Zoe
Janet Cox
Paul E. Burns
Illness Gratitude From Villa Lo Wheeler
A grateful note thanks all who extended kindness during hospitalization at the Jefferson home and after returning home. It mentions prayers visits get well and birthday cards and expresses deep appreciation for the Wireghtfulness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Home
Villa Lo Wheeler
Wedding Thursday At Baptist Parsonage
The wedding of Miss Judy Higbee and Jack Hopkins occurred July 2 at the Unionville Baptist parsonage with a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Paul Lobb and music by Mrs. Lobb. Attended by Debbie Whisler and Richard Hopkins, with families present, the couple will reside in Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Parsonage
Judy Higbee
Jack Hopkins
Unionville Baptist Parsonage
Paul Lobb
Lobb
Miss Higbee
Harold Higbee
Centerville
Lawrence Hopkins
Unionville
Debbie Whisler
Richard Hopkins
Richard. Hopkins
Appanoose County 4H Dress Revue Set
Appanoose County prepares for a dress revue honoring sew ing with Junior Intermediate and Senior entries. Classes include play clothes school wear dress up formal wear and sleepwear. Monday July 13 at Centerville Community Center. judges Mrs Irma Williams and Mrs Anne Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Fair
Appanoose County
Burns Family Reunion Held in Moravia Park Sunday
The 21st annual Obe Burns family reunion was held July 5 in Moravia Park with a noon basket dinner and 80 attendees. Lucille Taylor chaired and read 1969 minutes. Paul E. Burns was named 1971 chairman. Attendees included Burns families from San Francisco to Ottumwa and nearby towns, plus afternoon visitors from Ontario, Calif. and Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obe Burns
Moravia Park
Lucille Taylor
Paul E. Burns
Irvin Burns
San Francisco
Calif
Jerry Younker
Kris
Kim
Karla
Independence
Paul Dean Burns
Shelley
Gene Mattly
Julie
Michael
Gary Cox
Davenport
Lester Simmons
Marion
Russell Thompson
Robbie Hedrington
Altona
Wis
Ruth Thompson
Des Moines
Leo Thompson
Gary Salter
Randy
Vickie
Donald Thompson
Lisa
Larry
Florence Underwood
Richard
Pat Ferrie
Kenny Gatlin
Tony
Ronald Parcel
Fran
Tina
Reginald
Lori
Rhonda
Andrea Parcel
Udell
Carl Burns
Albia
Moravia
LaRue Grinstead
Helen Luker
Ontario
Pete Grinstead
Fairfield
Olin Foster
David Weston
Centerville
McDanel Reunion Held at Centerville Sunday
The J. W. McDanel family reunion occurred at Centerville park on Sunday July 5 with a noon basket dinner. The afternoon featured visiting and a pool for the younger attendees. Present were numerous McDanel relatives and friends from Kokomo Indiana Knoxville Iowa Omaha Nebraska and local towns. Afternoon callers included Mrs Jay Wertz and Mrs Bennie Howk with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McDanel
Centerville Park
Guy McDanel
Dorothy Grisby
Rodney Harrison
Kokomo
Ind
Gladys Townsend and Jr
Dwight Coop
Charlene Weldon
Paulette
Marilyn
Harvey, Jr
Russell Shepard
Lyndon McDanel
Ronald McDanel
Clell McDanel
Susan Dooley
John Martin Jr
Kinnamon
Jerry Weldon
Knoxville
Leroy Townsend
Omaha
Nebr
Jay. Wertz
Bennie Howk
Mason City trio visits relatives for weekend events
Raymond Plants of Mason City and daughter Raylene of Maryland visited over the weekend to spend time with Mrs. Helma Tisue and other relatives. They were dinner guests Saturday at the Jerry Marshall home in Numa and Sunday at the Elec Main home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Plants
Mason City
Raylene
Maryland
Helma Tisue
Jerry Marshall
Numa
Elec
Moravia Softball League Forms With Deadline Friday
Moravia forms a four team softball league after two meetings. All new players must contact Gary Pfannebecker by 6:30 p.m. Friday July 10 to join a team. A draft determined initial rosters. officers named include Gary Pfannebecker president and Larry Pfannebecker secretary with Ruth Steenbock handling refreshments.
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Moravia
Gary Pfannebecker
Larry Pfannebecker
Ruth Steenbock
Vhe League
Moravia Teams Rally In Double Win At Melcher Dallas
Moravia boys outlast Melcher-Dallas 11 innings 3-2 as Jody McDanel tripled in the 10th and Gary Tisue drove in the winning run with a single. Bob Hiatt fanned 17 in nine plusextra innings as Moravia improves in Bluegrass conference. Girls win 14-9 led by Sally Martin three hits and Ruth Steenhoek two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Boys
Melcher- Dallas
MHS Boys
Jody McDanel
Gary Tisue
Bob Hiatt
MHL Boys
Melcher-Dallas
MHS
Sally Martin
Ruth Steenbaek
Moravia Teams Win Two On Home Diamond
The Moravia High School squads posted two victories Tuesday. The girls defeated Eddyville 10 5 behind Ruth Steenhoek with three hits including a home run, Vicki Van Dorin and Beth Steenhoek adding key hits as Lou Ellen Rowley pitched. The Moravia boys beat Corydon 1 0 as Tom Woodin stole second and scored on Steve Steenhoek’s hit while Gary Tisue fanned Wayne Community batters. Moravia now 11 3 in girls, 5 3 in conference. Thursday games at Albia and a Davis County doubleheader Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loon
MHS
Leon
Vicki van Dorin
Moravia
Lean
Bob Hiatt
Jody McDanel
Tom Wood
Keosauqua
Sally Martin
Ruth Steenhoek
Diane Rogers
Debbie Kelley
Fonda Dicks
Diana Kelley
Paula Uhlenhake
Gary Tisue
Russ Moore
Tom Woodin
Dave Harrington
Donald Argo
Bob Self
Eddyville
Corydon
Beth Steenhoek
Lou Ellen Rowley
Il Wayne
Steve Steenhoek
Albia
Davis County
Franklin Farmers 4-H Ice Cream Social in the Park
Franklin Farmers 4-H will sponsor an ice cream social in the park after a band concert Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers 4-H
Booster Club Meeting Delayed One Week
Moravia Booster club will meet Thursday evening July 16. The place will be announced in next week's Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Stocker Reunion Plans Big Sunday at Muravia Park
The annual Stocker reunion is slated for Sunday July 22 at Muravia Park. Organizers urge former Stockers to attend, share memories, and reconnect with classmates and family in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stocker
Hield
Jay
Muravia Park
Birth Announcement for Lynn Boro Gbed Parents Mrs Main
Mrs Jerry Main and her husband welcome their daughter Lynn Boro Gbed. Grandparents are Ja Bre and Mrs Fut Fest Mais. The brief notice names the family members involved in the arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Main
Ja Bre
Futfest Mais
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Zell Wilson
John Sutton
John Clark
Rockford, Ill
James Kaster
Monroe County
Will Logan
Bloomfield
Clara Muller
Donnelson
Dee Kaster
Clinton
Virgil Kasters
Richard Perry
Jack Scott
Centerville Hospital
Bernadine
Jack Kaster
Orel Kasters
Russel Kasters
Texas
Don Johnston
Raytown
Joyce McDonough
Cedar Rapids
Denny Rosdail
Max McDonough
Karl Rogers
Ankeny
Francis Kincade
Lake Thunderhead
James Wilson
T. J. McClain
Jean
Gloria Tanclaus
Huston
John Adkisson
Earl Miller
Lee DeMoss
Bill Mahin
Grace Rowley
Harley Sulser
Datie Whicker
Vera Boyer
Fay Paxston and Ellis
Dale Paxston
Jim Walker
Dorthie Curtis
Oneita Corbett
Frank
Marlin O'Conner
Norris O'Conner
Renny
Gaylord Maio
Band Mothers
Rea Bau
Wesley Chapel
Fairview Church
Robert Foster
Church of the Nazarene
Burns
McDanel
Moravia Softball League
Angels
Ronnie Underwood
Todd Harp
Alex Macy
Tom Beal
Phil Harrington
Rick Rhee
Chuck Moore
David Horn
G. E Luse
Rodney Purdum
Dennis Gardner
Phil Prater
John Beal
Rick Helmick
Kenny Hertford
Mike Crabtree
Braves
Walt Yuounker
Roenig VanZante
Cury McCoy
Curt Mikels
Dallas Kaster
Bill Cornelius
Dean Kaster
Gary Plannebecker
Clel McDanel
Larry Martin
Jerry Hinote
Paul Witt
Chiefs
Dick Johnson
Jack Kuster
Wayne Tisue
Jim Cisler
Ronnie Self
Gary Argo
Kenny Underwood
Brute Woodward
Ed Nelson
Billy Joe Scott
Devils
Kenny Ellison
Bud McDanel
Keith Helmick
Max Argo
Jerry Woodward
Gary Tiswe
Bill Woodward
Charles Tarbell
Paul Koffman
Larry Brooks
Richard Johson
Bob Mathews
Joan Peterson
Mark Allen
Ed Oetler
Nicky Dicks
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