F B Picnic at Ottumwa July 22
Six Farm Bureau counties Wapello Davis Jefferson Van Buren Appanoose and Monroe host a beef barbecue July 22 at Wildwood Park Ottumwa starting noon. Over 400 pounds of beef pit barbecued by county crews with inter county softball and children and women's games including rolling pin and nail driving contests. Tug of war determines a traveling trophy for one year. last year Wapello held it. Merrill Anderson Town Farm Bureau president will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Wapello
Davis
Jefferson
van Buren
Appanoose
Monroe
Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Merrill Anderson
Town Farm Bureau
Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer Tour Red Rock Dam Visit
Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer and guests Mr and Mrs Harold Lund of Byron Illinois spent last Tuesday sightseeing at Red Rock Dam and visiting places of interest at Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boyer
Harold Lundgren
Byron, Ill
Red Rock Dam
Pella
Brain Cousin Reunion Held at Willard Brain
A cousins reunion for the George and Ellen Brain family was held Sunday afternoon at the rural home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brain. Honored guest was his sister. Attendees included Bruce Jones of Temple City Calif Frank Harrison of Knoxville Charles Taylor of Des Moines Mrs Charles Coffin and Clell Mr and Mrs Dean Easter and Kandi and Sherri of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George and
Ellen Brain
Willard Brain
Bruce Jones
Temple City
Calif
Frank Harrison
Knoxville
Charles Taylor
Des Moines
Charles Coffin
Clell
Dean Easter
Kandi
Sherri
Moravia
Local Families Return From Extended Americana Vacation
Mr and Mrs Kenneth OConner and their parents completed a two week tour visiting Berkeley California 13 states California Old Mexico Yellowstone Park and more. Mrs OConner resumed work at Success Barber and Beauty Supply Tuesday. M H Johnson and Mrs Sarah Stocker visited his son Russell in Honolulu and Herbert Johnson in Mesa California. Mr and Mrs Hershell Jons on Aleta Lorraine and Dwight toured Canada Great Lakes region and northern states during the firma vacation. Mr and Mrs Delmar Wilson Centerville and Mrs F W Wright Moulton called on Mrs Ocile Clark Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth O’conner
Frank O'Conner
Berkeley
Calif
Virgil Espy
California
Old Mexico
Yellowstone Park
O'Conner
Success Barber and Beauty Supply
M. H. Johnson
Sarah Stocker
Russell
Honolulu
Herbert Johnson
Mesa
Hershell Johnson
Aleta
Lorraine
Dwight
Canada
Great Lakes
Delmar Wilson
Centerville
F. W. Wright
Moulton
Ocile Clark
Rathbun Dam Ceremony Band Meeting Plans Concert
The Band Mothers met at the shelter house for the July meeting with president Mrs. Wendell Murdy presiding. They thanked Booster Club for meat at the annual banquet and discussed Rathbun Dam Breaking Ceremonies. Moravia band will play around 9 30 in white shirts and black trousers with white shoes. graduates of 1965 invited to perform. Uniforms to be turned in July 24 for cleaning. next meeting August 7 urged for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelter House
Wendell Murdy
Booster Club
Fenton
Rathbun
Moravia
Mrs Zenith Hiatt Undergoes Ottumwa Hospital Surgery
Mrs Zenith Hiatt was taken to Monroe County hospital Friday then moved to Ottumwa hospital for emergency surgery on Wednesday as her condition worsened. Her children are with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenith Hiatt
Ottumwa
Monroe County Hospital
Ottumwa Hospital
W.S.W.S. MEETS AT E.U.B. CHURCH
The Women's Society of World Service of the EUB church met Friday at Miss Mabel Coulson's home with topic Give God Glory Through Christian Fellowship led by Mrs. E G Hawk. Roll call cited Bible verses. devotions led by Mrs Zell Callen. Several members assisted in lesson presentation. August picnic supper planned. Noltys missionaries in Brazil message from Rev. Ogden. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Palmer hosts. other visitors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.W.S
E.U.B
Women's Society of World Service
Mabel Coulson
God
E. G. Hawk
Zell Callen
Charles Coffin
Ben Jones
Almont Main
Ethel VanDorin
Forrest Main
Carl Tisue
Ogden
Noltys
Brazil
Card of thanks for bereavement support
We express sincere gratitude to relatives, neighbors, friends for kindness shown during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Shaffner, Mr Geyer, Women of the Christian church, pallbearers, and our musical aides. Mrs Leoius Temple and Mr and Mrs John E Temple and Mr and Mrs Ted Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffner
Geyer
Sunshine basket thanks from Clover Leaf neighbors and Fern Penfield
Fern Penfield expresses heartfelt gratitude for sunshine basket visits letters cards plants and flowers received from Clover Leaf club neighbors and friends, noting the kindness and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Fern Penfield
Chicago Negro Youth in Local Homes
The City Missionary Society of Chicago sponsors a Friendly Town program placing 675 underprivileged youths aged 6 to 11 in two week rural home visits. Four Chicago youths are hosted in Moravia by the Tubaugh, Whitehead, Dooley, and Cloyed families. all attend House of Service in southwest Chicago and return July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City Missionary Society
Council of Churches In
Moravia
Sheri Houston
Richard Tubaugh
Lawrence Patrick
Clarence Whitehead
Diane Houston
Virgil Dooley
William Patrick
Lyle Cloyed
House of Service
Church and church camp meeting schedules listed
Multiple local churches announce service times and topics. Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel outline sermons and prayer meetings. Moravia, Fairview, and Tconium Methodist Churches list Sunday School times and sermons on topics such as A New Teacher in Ephesus. Evangelical United Brethren and Associated groups include activities for families, youth, and ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Ray
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Ephesus
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Phillips
Women's Society
Helen Price
Moravia
Ron Woodward
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Boys and Girls
Wo man’s Society meeting at Methodist Church
The Wo man’s Society of Christian Service will meet Wednesday July 21 at the Methodist Church with a 1 30 dessert luncheon. Hostesses are Louemma Palmer Gertrude Johnson and Mina Dowd. A pledge service at 1 00 and an executive meeting follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.5
Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Louemma Palmer
Gertrude Johnson
Mina Dowd
Ladies Aid Dinner at E U B Church Menu Highlights
The Ladies Aid will serve dinner at the E U B Church on Wednesday July 21. Menu features fried chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple salad, coleslaw, homemade reliz, butter and jelly, chocolate cake, fruit salad and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
E.U B
Tisue Reunion Event Set for Moravia Park
The Tisue Reunion will be held Sunday July 23 in Moravia Park at 12 00. The gathering invites former residents and family to reconnect and share memories at the community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TISUE
Moravia Park
Rathbun Ground Breaking set for July 24 program
Governor Hughes will attend the Rathbun Dam ground breaking in Centerville with a host of dignitaries. The event includes pancake service for up to 5,000 people, Moravia band performances, and remarks by Judge Edward Powers and Colonel Miles Wachendorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Rathbun
Moravia Band
Rathbun Dam
Centerville
George Walker
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Miles Wachendorf
Albert J. Fey
St. Anthony's Church
Edward Powers
Harold Mughes
U.S. Army Engineer Division
Missouri River
Harold Hughes
John K. Durham
First Baptist Church
Taylor Aid Social And County Farm Bureau Meeting
Taylor Aid and Helen Wilson led a July 2 regular meeting with many attendees including Earl Boyser Ballanger Ballanger Pettibone White and Wilson. Mrs White reported on the Iowa Farm Bureau women’s summer conference in Des Moines and plans for next year Focus on Signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Helen Wilson
Earl Boyser
Nelson Ballanger
Jay Wilson
Alan Linda
Marsha
Richard
County
Farm Bureau
Opal White
White
Iowa Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Co. Farm Bureau
Ottumwa
Community Center
Moravia
Rathbun
Deloris Ballinger
Secret Pal
Dorothy Buyer
Luis Wilson
Moravia Rebekahs Honor Past Noble Grands Meeting
Moravia Rebekah Lodge met with Mrs. Ivan Harsh presiding. Clara Irelan reported on community service and Ruth Wilson gave instructions. Plans discussed for Albia friendship meeting on July 19. Charter undraped by committee. A $5 donation approved for Moravia highway sign. Next meeting Sept 13 with family picnic. Program honored eleven past noble grands with solos, poems, and a balloon game. Fast noble grands named and gifted. Refreshments served. Visitors listed from Kansas City to Milan Italy. Mrs. Jack Baldwin released from hospital and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Ivan Harsh
Clara Irelan
Ruth Wilson
Albia Rebekah
Albia
Betty Cridlebaugh
Fern Hudgens
Gladys Harsh
Genevieve Morgan
Bettie van Dorin
Moravia
Winifred Schrodt
Clara Irejan
Harold Hudgens
Mildred Bishop
Mettie Roland
Glen van Dorin
Frank Wilson
Ray Charity
R. R. Pennington
Leonard Palmer
Helen Lou Stocker
Salvage Work Of Wrong House In Rathbun Dam Clearing
A clearing crew misidentified a farm house for Rathbun dam salvage causing removal of light fixtures doors and trim before neighbors alerted the Gladfelders. Sheriff traced the error and restoration followed with parts recovered and the home returned to its owners. The Gladfelders posted private property signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbun
Centerville
Kermit Gladfelder
John McDanellace
Gladfelders
Family Gathering Honors Gosselin and VanDorin Birthday
A gathering Sunday at the Mearl Walter home celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gosselin and Marie VanDorin’s 18th birthday anniversary. Hosts included Loren Water My, Delbert Gray, Neal Penfield, Cary McCoy, Jin Knapp, Marvin Gardner, Larry Pfanneherker, Paul Witt, Maurice Walter, Sylvan Van Dorin, and many relatives. 43 attended an otherwise pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walter Home
Paul Gosselin
Marie VanDorin
Loren ‘Water My
Delbert Gray
Brad
Shelli
Lovilia
Neal Penfield
Timmie
Cary McCoy
Scott
Greg
Jerry
Jin Knapp
Centerville
Marvin Gardner
Dennis
Larry Pfanneherker
Tracy
Todd
Michael
Paul Witt
Rodney
Maurice Walter
Michelle
Sylvan van Dorin
Marie
Debbie
Annette
John Wilson
Neil
JoAnn
Moravia Garden Club members win prizes at Corydon show
Mrs Zell Callen Mrs Ivan Harsh Mrs Nellie Williams Mrs Ted Wilson Mrs Earl Boyer Mrs Ira Boyer and guest attended the 4th district convention and flower show in Corydon where each won several first and second prizes. The Moravia Garden Club members were among the winners. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Miller visited with her brother Ivan Gibbs in Corydon and called on Mr and Mrs Carl Coffin near Promise City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
Ivan Harsh
Nellie Williams
Ted Wilson
Earl Boyer
Ira Boyer
Harold Lundgren
Corydon
Willias
Callen
Moravia
Carl Coffin
Promise City
Baby Thayne Bryce Born to Mr and Mrs Moffitt
A son born July 16 to Mr Ivan Moffitt and Mrs Moffitt of 618 Bas 2nd St Ottumwa. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walker Forbes and Mr and Mrs Forest Moffitt of Centerville.
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Ivan Moffitt
Bas
St. Ottumne
Thayne Bryce
Mrc
Mire
Walker Forbes
Forest Moffitt
Centerville
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Homemakers Health Service
Irene Davis
Lucy Scurlock
Clariasa Doll
Ruth Patterson
Irene Whitacre
Verva McDonough
Sandra Argenta
Eunice Miner
Alpha Atkinson
Cincinnati
Marie Gott
Janice Brown
Harold Brown
Jack Leroy Crowder
Moravia Methodist Church
Elton Coleman
Band Mothers Club Plus
John Burnett
Mollie and
Mary
Byron Shaffer
Frank Whitlock
Dallas
Robert Murdys
Carroll
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodware
Tconium Methodist Church
Wayne Thompson
Jerome Olson
Charity Farm
Bob McKinley
T. J. Luse
Charles Fulton
Wayne Clark
van Buskirk Construction Company
Doris Johnson
West Des Moines
Virgil Robinson
Louis Arndt
Leland
Gene McClurg
Nebraska City
Clifford Stocker
Joyce
Judy
Gomer Stocker
Marty
Norman
Faula
Ron Tisue
Virgil Johnson
Ralph Robinson
Walter Scott
Sondra
Richard Perry
Ruby Cloyd
Edna Dyphon
George Cloyd
Kathy
Pieter
Ann Conners
Shelby Johnson
Sally
Wieterik
M. T. Ewing
R. C. Wilson
Ed White Jr
Mou Iton
Wilbert Johnson
Alicia
Clarence Stocker
Temperance Shepherd
Carl Hickenlooper
Sylvia
RA Boyer
DeVern Stober
J. B. Lundgren
Carbondale
Bob Wilmoth
Sheryl
Cindy
Angela
St. Louis
Harry Pearson
Burlington
Richard Goughnour
Ricky
Reta
Randy
Rhonda
Mediapolis
Kenneth Boyer
Ronald Boyer
Muscatine
Vicki
Kevin
Raoul
Jackie
Jack Lamb
Jon
Kim Herron
Allie Faillips
Oskaloosa
Eva Hiatt
Rebekahs
Dan Milhalovich
Joe Simms
Kansas City
David Cerato
Nupia
A. A. Garbin
Highland Fark
Mary Garbin
Joliet, Ill
George Helsffrich
Milan
Italy
Helsffrich
New Delhi
India
Standard Oil Company
Jack Baldwin
St. Joseph Hospital
Mystic
Baldwin
George Winslet
The
Gladfelders Lave
Flight At
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