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Des Moines
Union
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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1957
Page
4
MPTON SCHOOL REUNION HELD HERE SUNDAY
The 26th annual Brompton school reunion was held at Moravia park on Sunday July 7 with 31 people present. Della Wolf of Albia brought her school which was rung by former pupil Wighen Roberts. The group dined, then President Dorothy Darby called the meeting to order. Names read in memoriam included Beulaly Sarver Shaw and Mamie Fisher Carlton. Walter Martin of Miles City Montana attended. Dave Chichester of Blakesburg was elected president for the coming year with J T Van Dorin as vice president and Lula Tillmont as secretary-treasurer. The Little Red Schoolhouse on the Hill was sung. $5.40 was collected. Next meeting to be at Moravia park on the Sunday after the Fourth, July 6, 1958. Attendees included Bert Fisher, J T Van Dorin, French Wolf, Russell Darby, Guy Roberts, Maud Coltraifi, and many from Albia and Ottumwa. Afternoon visitors were Minta Shoemaker, Lillie Callen, Flora Jones, and Della Bivin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton School
Moravia Park
Della Wolf
Albla
Achoal
Wighen Roberts -Formae
Park Shelter
Dorothy ‘Darby Calléé
Maude
Coltraln
Beulaly Sarver ‘Shaw
Mamie Fisher
Carlton
J. T. van ‘Dorin
Lula R. Tillmont
Bert Fisher
Albia
Mag. J. T. van Dorin
Billy Woodward Injured by Falling Machinery in Des Moines
Billy Woodward aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs Wm Woodward of Colfax was seriously injured July 5 when a piece of machinery fell on his back. He is hospitalized in Des Moines. The Woodwards are former Moravia residents and he is the grandson of Mrs O G Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Woodward
Wm. Woodward
Colfax
Des Moines
Woodward
Moravia
O. G. Woodward
Repairs at Appanoose County Courthouse in Clinton firm
The R. L. High Company of Clinton Illinois is repairing the Appanoose County courthouse. They are pointing up and replacing the mortar between the stone blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. “High Company
Clinton, Ill
Appanoose County
Sharp Increase In Town Budget Revealed This Week
The Union publishes the town budget showing a sharp rise from last year. Mayor Merle Smith says the council aims to retire street improvement bonds faster. The proposed tax levy grows to about 30 mills from 23.281, with 9465 dollars to be raised versus 7345 previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Smith
Paxston Breaks Leg in Moulton Softball Game
Paxston fractured his leg in an extra inning Mohoulton softball game after sliding into third on a hit by Tscherter. Moravia won 5-4. Paxston was driven to Centerville hospital, released Saturday, and rests at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Paxston
Moulton
Paxston
Tscherter
Moravia
Centerville Hospital
Friz Walter
Ron Woodward
Clarence Whitehead
King and Sons Depart for Minnesota Wilderness Vacation
Reverend Lynn J. King and his two sons Nathan and Steven leave Monday for a 12 day camping trip in northern Minnesota. They will portage on the Kawishiwi river and spend four nights on two large lakes near Ely before returning by July 18 or 19. Reverend Grenfell will fill the pulpit on July 14 as the Methodists join the E U B church in a return engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn J. King
E. A. B. Church
Nathan
Steven
Minnesota
Superior National Forest
Ely
Emily
King
Rev. King
John Grenfell
Moravia Hosts Full Evening This Saturday
A full evening is planned in Moravia this Saturday featuring a band concert and a cream and cake served by Wesley Chapel M. Draws include a Little League game where Centerville all stars visit Mora for a challenging matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Wesley Chapel M
Centerville
Services Friday for Fred Dotson 80
Fred Willam Dotson age 80 died Tuesday evening after a stroke at his home. A long time resident and former cafe owner, born April 18 1877, son of John and Elizabeth Hopkins Dotson. Survived by wife Olive V Armentrout five children grandchildren great grandchildren one brother three sisters. Funeral at Turner funeral home Friday at 2:00 p.m. Rev John Grenfell officiating burial in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Willam Dotson
Mr. Dotson
John
Elizabeth Hopkins Dotson
Olive V. Armentrout
Daphne Smith
Ottumwa
Weneta Cobler
Dayton Dotson
Italy
Final meeting of Appanoose County Board of Review Friday
The Appanoose County Board of Review will hold its final meeting Friday morning in the assessor's office at Centerville courthouse. Appeals must be filed by then. The board has made numerous changes to Centerville and Moravia properties, including a complete Centerville reassessment using the Clemenshaw method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Sew and 80 Club Picnic in Moravia Park
Forty three persons attended the Sew and So club annual reunion in Moravia Park on Sunday July 7. A social hour followed the cooperative noon meal with numerous members and guests listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Sew and So Club
Frank Wilson
John Wilson
Donald McCloud
Harry Woodward
Ralph Sheilquist
John VanZante
Carl VanZante
Ronald
Mark
Charles
Ralph Spencer
Mary
Stanley
Ralph Turner
Paul
Harold Mason
Richard
Lloyd Brown
Jerry
Ron Woodward
Karen
Ronnie
Georgie
Marve Lockman
Kathy
Kenny
Corinie Woodward
Elaine
Dolores
Lela Shephard
Janet Grey
Clayton Family Relocates as New County Engineer Moves In
E G Clayton is appointed Scott County County Engineer and will relocate to Davenport after 30 years as Keokuk County Engineer at Sigourney. He is married to Virginia Callen, with two children Delores four and Michael two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Clayton
Scott County
Davenport
Keokuk County
Sigourney
Virginia Callen
Gilbert Callen
Claytons
Delores
Michael
Centerville All Star Team to Play Moravia Little League
The Moravia Little League base ball team welcomes an all-star Centerville squad for a Saturday night game at the high school diamond after the band concert. Moravia boasts a clean slate of victories this year and had long sought a matchup with Centerville teams. Centerville coaches selected two or three stars from each Centerville club to form the touring lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville
Moravia Little Leaguers Ride Winning Streak
The Moravia 9 to 13 year old team matches the Jr. Leaguers with six straight wins including a tie. They beat Levine Centerville 13 2 with Bob Burns relieving, then crushed Elks Centerville 29 0 behind Burns and Luse. Oehler Ellison Harp and Woodward powered offense as Burns struck out 15 in a four hitter against Moulton 4 3. Oehler homered and Tuttle provided key hits as Moravia won 10 7 to extend their run with next game vs Rathbun at 5 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levine
Centerville
Terry Tuttle
Bob Burns
Moravia
Burns
Jim Ellison
The
Elks of
Ed Oehler
Todd Harp
G. E. Luse
Pullman Motors
Steve Tscherter
Oehler
Moulton
Jim Smith
Ronnie Woodward
Ellison
Wildness
Denny Underwood
Smith
Blakesburg
Pogo" Helmick
Neup
Harp
Woodward
Rathbun
Rebekahs Plan Emblem Trip to Moulton
Moravia Rebekah lodge held the last meeting before vacation with Mrs. C. A. Turner presiding. They planned taking the traveling emblem to Moulton on July 18. After business hour Mr. and Mrs. Turner served chiffon cake and cherry koolache for Mrs. Turner's birthday on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
C. A. Turner
Moulton
Wesley Chapel MF Ice Cream Night in Park
The Wesley Chapel Missionary Federation will serve ice cream in the park Saturday night July 13.
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The
Wesley Chapel MF
E U B Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The E U B ladies aid will serve dinner on July 17 at the church. The menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy green beans tossed salad rolls jelly pie coffee and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. U. B. Ladies Aid
George Winsler Opens Dairy Sweet in Springfield
George Winsler traveled to Springfield Missouri on Tuesday to operate a Dairy Sweet shop while Mrs. Winsler runs the local grocery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winsler
Springfield
Special communication of Equity Lodge No. 252 opened
An Equity Lodge No. 252, AP, and A.M. will hold a special communication tonight Thursday July 11 with work in the first degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equity Lodge No. 252
Booster Club Picnic in Moravia Park
Booster club members wives and families are invited to the annual picnic in Moravia park tonight Thursday at 7 00 pm. Cold drinks will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia Park
Band Concerts To Start Slightly Later On Saturdays
Farmers in the area will hear Saturday night band concerts a bit later this season with start times between 8:00 and 8:15 PM and a drawing at 9:00 PM. Rural residents often reach town after the show, so organizers urge broad attendance and silent encouragement like a horn honk or applause. Rehearsal hours on Friday nights remain unchanged.
Moravia All Star Softball Beats Unionville 4 1 in Tuesday Game
Moravia All Star softball opened strong scoring on homers by Bill Broshar and Fred DuVall and held on for a 4 1 win over Unionville with Bud McDanel on the mound. Unionville's lone hit was a homer by R Harrington. Kirkland pitched for Unionville. The All Stars also won Friday in 10 innings over Moulton 5 4 with Fred DuVall scoring on an error for the winning run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Unionville
Bill Broshar
Fred DuVall
Bud McDanel
R. Harrington
Kirkland
Purdum
Fr DuVall
Moulton
Albia
Ottumwa
Taylorettes 4-H Hold Achievement Show
The Taylorettes 4-H club held an Achievement show in the community building with members Shar on Argo Nellie Argo Connie Roblenz Nancy Roblenz Judy Smith Diana Judge Linda Davis and Janice McDonough among entrants. All entries were judged orally by Mrs. Clarence Rhoades of Centerville who awarded blue ribbons, guiding entry to the county fair. Associate leaders are Mrs. Max McDonough and Mrs. Jack Long. After judging, attendees sampled cookies and cakes including drug s and roll cookies egg cake chocolate cake corn bread biscuits light rolls light breads quick breads muffins and canned vegetables. punch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorettes
Sharon
Nellie Argo
Connie
Nancy Roblenz
Judy Smith
Diana Judge
Linda Davis
Janice McDonough
Sandra Hiatt
Ann Mihalovich
Clarence Rhoades
Centerville
Max McDonough
Jack Long
Local News Highlights From Hedrick and Nearby Areas
Mrs Clarence Johnson departed Wednesday by plane for Washington DC to spend three weeks on business. Mr and Mrs Lester Brain and house guests the Clarence Johnsons were Sunday evening guests at the Earl Brain home in Hedrick. Mrs Preston Hedgecock went to Centerville Tuesday to be with her daughter Mrs Theo Murdy who is seriously ill in St Joseph hospital. Chris Bogart, Jess Hiner, Mrs Pearl Hiner and son Delmar visited Mr and Mrs Dick Carrick in Des Moines Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lester Murdy of Udell visited his parents Mr and Mrs W V Murdy and sister Mrs Leonard Palmer. Sunday guests with Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim were Mr and Mrs Homer Hamilton. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Don Swenell of Ottawa, Mr and Mrs Gereld Robison and daughters of New Orleans La, who came Tuesday to visit his mother Mrs John Robison. Mr and Mrs Arthur Main of Madison Wis called on Mrs Helma Tisue Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Washington, D. C
Lester Brain
Clarence Johnsons
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Preston Hedgecock
Centerville
Theo Murdy
St. Joseph Hospital
Chris Bogart
Jess Hiner
Pearl Hiner
Delmar
Dick Carrick
Bes Moines
Lester Murdy
Udell
W. V. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Frank Swaim
Homer Hamilton
Don Swenell
Ottawa
Gereld Robison
New Orleans
John Robison
Arthur Main
Madison, Wis
Helma Tisue
Whitehead Elected President of Board
B F Whitehead was elected president of the Moravia Community school board of directors at the organization meeting held Wednesday evening July 3 The new board took little definite action and toured rural schools Tuesday planning and preparing for a July 17 meeting called by County Superintendent L E Johnson to divide assets and prepare for turning books and records into the new district Rural districts will submit their records and the tax budget for the coming year faces complexity due to outstanding contracts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Whitehead
Moravia
L. E. Johnson
Fourth of July assault at Club 60 tavern
Meder Dinan was badly beaten around 10 p.m. on July 4 at Club 60 after he refused to serve four troublesome men. Max Martin intervened, then Moravia marshal Fred Cousins and County Sheriff Zeke Morlan responded. Four attackers, reportedly from Albia, left before authorities arrived. Assault charges were filed. Max Main paid 25 dollars and costs, Richard Kauzlarich 50 dollars and costs. Two others remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meder Dinan
Club 60
Dinan
Max Martin
Moravia
Fred Cousins
Cousins
Zeke Morlan
Albia
Sunshine Club Picnic Highlights Moravia Park
The Sunshine club members and families held their annual July picnic in Moravia Park on Wednesday evening July 3. Attendees included Bert and Mrs McKern, Mia, Harley Tisue, Kenneth and Judy Gladfelder, Ray Harrison, Lyndon and Mrs McDanel, Jess and Mrs Gladfelder, and Darlene Gladfelder. A meeting is planned in August with Celia McDanel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Moravia Park
Bert McKern
Mia
Harley Tisue
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy
Ray Harrison
Lyndon McDanel
Jess Gladfelder
Darlene Gladfelder
Celia McDanel
Sawvel Family Visit Across States From Colorado to Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Lester Sawvel and their son Jimmie spent last week visiting Keith Sawvel in Aspen Colorado. En route they called on Keiths brother Bob Sawvel and family in Morrill Nebraska. Miss Yvonne Gardner joined them to the Glen Sharp home in Eaton Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Sawvel
Jimmie
Keith Sawvel
Aspen
Colorado
Bob Sawvel
Morrill
Nebr
Yvonne Gardner
Glen Sharp
Eaton
ROTC Cadet Training Advisor Arlo Robb Appointed
Sergeant First Class Arlo L. Robb of Unionville and Fort Dodge Iowa is named to a committee to oversee summer ROTC cadet training at Fort Riley Kansas. Robb, a squad leader in Company C of the 1st Division 28th Infantry, entered the Army in 1947 and holds the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. His wife Barbara resided in Junction City Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Arlo L. Robb
Clint D. Robb
Unionville
Fort Riley
Kaw
Robb
28Th Infantry
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Unionville High School
Barbara
Junction City
Kan
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Bigstro
David Allen
Mark Allen
Mystic Route
Vicki
Hobby van Dorth
Glen van Dortn
Janiece
Richard ‘Tubaugh
Pamela Ann
Keith Gladfelder
Linda Goodwin
O. A. Burton
Douglas Owen
Kenneth Doud
Janice Marie
Barbara Ann
Kenneth Caltrain
Mpton
French Wolf
Russell
Darby
Russell Jr
Earl Beard
Guy Roberts
Murl Henderson
Dale All
Allerton
Dave Chidester
Craig
Cathy Denato
Maud. Coltraifi
Ea Aie Ehter
B. Boardman
Bia
Donald Teeabay
Des Moines Hospital
REV. King and Sons
Charles Fulton
T. J. Luses
Jim Wilson
Fred Dotson
G. Clayton
Centervilla Picka
Rebekahs
Emblem
E. U. B. Menu
U‘ville
Whitehead
Farray
Sunsiine Club
Ronnie Tomlin
Ronald L. Tomlin
Company
Batt
R. T. C. Gatre
Great Lakes
Iai
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