County Fair Starts Monday Issuing a Week of Events
The county fair opens Monday with a demolition derby at 8 p.m. offering about 300 in prize money. Cars are stripped for safety and drivers must follow rules. The schedule includes a cook-out king contest Tuesday at 5 30, RCA Barnes rodeo at 8 p.m. and Lonzo and Oscar comedy acts. 4 H demonstrations Monday, livestock judging Tuesday, grand champion baby beef, and a livestock sale Friday at 9 a.m.
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Junior
RCA Barnes
Jim Ed Brown
Grand Ole Opry
Lonzo and
Oscar
Aim
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Armeda Main
A birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robinson on Sunday July 11 for Mrs. Armeda Main as she turned 87. Attendees included numerous Robinsons from Unionville Amana Ottumwa Hartford Albia and other local areas along with evening callers Carl Cox and John Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Robinson
Armeda Main
Claire Robinson
Unionville
Paul Bix
Mike
Melissa
Amana
Bill Cole
Debby
Ottumwa
Roger Robinson
Scott
Hartford
Lavera Robinson
Sue
Bob
Jeanie
Raymond Johnson
Terrie
David
Billy Robinson
Penny
Billie
John Brandon
Albia
Carl Cox
Union Farmerettes hold achievement show at Unionville church
The Union Farmerettes 4 H club held an achievement show July Sth at the Unionville Methodist church with 39 articles exhibited. Mrs Joe Walker judged items as Denise Bolin modeled her white format and four educational presentations were given including Sign Language by Sherri Hinote and Brenda Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmerettes
Union Farmerettes 4-H Club
Unionville Methodist Church
Joe Walker
Denise Bolin
Sherri Hinote
Brenda Kelley
Karen LaPlaca
Beth Wilson
Diana Kelley
Mrs. Walker
Monroe Busy Maidens 4-H Meeting Plans Achievement Show
The Monroe Busy Maidens 4-H held a July meeting at Gretchen Petersons home with six members and a leader. They discussed the July 27 achievement show at Hilton Hall and a August 12 picnic at Rathbur Lake Island View, with committees formed and members asked to help set up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Gretchen Peterson
Hilton Hall
Jay
Island View
Rathbur Lake
Marilyn Shelquest
McParland
Gretuica Felersom
Deebersins
Lonas Bylis
Monroe 4-H and FFA achievement shows schedule
Monroe County 4-H clubs begin achievement shows on July 19 with Troy Happy Hearts, leading to the county fair on August 25 at the 4-H fairgrounds. Top entrants advance to the fair. Shows run at various times and venues including Otterbein United Methodist Fellowship Hall, Monroe County Church of the Brethren, Don Etcher home, 4-H building, Georgetown Club Rooms, Farm Bureau Hall, Hilton Hall, and Melrose Community Hall. Public invitations listed per event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Monroe County
Troy Happy Hearts
County Fair-Grounds
Georgetown Colleens
Georgetown Club
Troyettes
Farm Bureau
Troy Good Homemakers
Fairgrounds
Urbana
Jack Wilson
Moravia Library Receives Memorial Book Donation
The Moravia Public Library received Yowa The Pioneer Heritage by Dr. William Houlette, donated in memory of Carl Foster by Pearl Chambers Hunter, with appreciation noted to Mrs. Hunter. Catherine Hawk also donated several books, and the library invites patrons to read new arrivals. Librarian Clara Irelan offers assistance Saturdays from 1 to 5 PM.
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Moravia
Joan
Clara Irelan
Moravia Rebekah Lodge Plans Vacation Through Sept 13
Monday evening presiding officer Mrs. Frank Wilson led the Moravia Rebekah lodge in regular business. Reports covered Harvest Gathering, sick members, Booster Club service, and a letter from the state Assembly President. Ms Wilson reminded members of the vacation through Sept 13 and the upcoming picnic supper before the next meeting.
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Rebekah
Frank Wilson
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Booster Club
State Assembly
Hart O Hair Wedding At Centerville June 28 Centerville
Miss Mary Ann Hart daughter of Barbara Hart and Terry O Hair married June 28 at 10 00 am Reverend Fred Jacobson officiated Evangel Covenant church Centerville Attendants were Joni Stevens and Dave Sias The groom a 1971 Centerville High School graduate works at Chamblains Albia The couple will reside at 1715 South Isth Centerville Mrs Hilda Walter baked a 3 tier wedding cake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart - O'Hair
Centerville
Mary Ann Hart
Barbara Hart
Terry O’hair
Jack O’hair
Fred Jacobson
Evangel Covenant Church
Joni Stevens
Dave Sias
Centerville High School
Chamberlains
Albia
South Isth St
Hilda Walter
In Memory of Hattie McCloud Departed July 15 1963
Memorial note from Helen Mildred and Donald honors Hattie McCloud who departed life on July 15 1963. Keepsake message expresses love and remembrance for a beloved mother and grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie McCloud
Helen
Mildred
Donald
Thank You Card Thanks for Kindness After Hospital Stay
A note expresses gratitude for cards and calls received during hospitalization and after returning home. The message mentions Mrs. Garnet Bray and acknowledges the mistake in a name during a Sunday picnic attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Bray
Murphy Hired as High School Secretary
Superintendent Wells says the board plans for the next term while hiring Mrs. Murphy as high school office secretary. They approve the term budget and seek bids on bus materials, gasoline, tires, and supplies. A freezer for lunch foods and a new water line are sought, with a July 19 bid deadline. Interviews for the high school principal are planned for Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Board of Education
Joe Murphy
Ira Boyer Family Reunion Honors 87th Birthday
The Ira Boyer family reunion was held at Moravia Park on Sunday July 7 to honor Ira Boyer as he turned 87. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Wilmoth Cheryl Cindy and Angela of St Louis Mo, Jack Lamb Joni of Newton, Harold Lundgren Byron Jr, P R Goughnour Ricky Reta Randy and Ronda of Mediapolis, H L Pearson Lori and Lee of Burlington, Earl Boyer Ron, Jim Herron Ira Boyer and Loyd Carter of Moravia plus afternoon callers. Ron Boyer recently returned from Germany and was welcomed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boyer
Moravia Park
Ira
Robert Wilmoth
Cheryl
Cindy
Angela
St. Louis
Jack Lamb
Joni
Newton
Harold Lundgren
Byron, Jr
P. R. Goughnour
Ricky
Reta
Randy
Ronda
Mediapolis
Local Weekend Visits Shape Albia Area News
Albia residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns. Mrs. Lewis Rouse hosted at Forrest Main, while Gerry Fentons visited Donnelson. Families from Aurora, Bettendorf, Houghton Lake, Des Moines, Ottumwa, and Lawton Ohio crisscrossed in social calls and shared meals during a busy weekend and midweek visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Rouse
Albia
Forrest Main
Gerry Fentons
Donnelson
Richard Amnmada
Aurora
Gene Mains
Helma Tisue
Janet Tisue
Helma. Tisue
S. C. Ware
Houghton Lake
Mich
Denny Argo
Bettendorf
Andy Mosley
Lyle Jones
Wendell Murdy
Ben Jones
Donald Jones
Donna
Florida
Merle Jackle
Oskaloosa
Steven
Alice Kaster
Dana
Tina
Paul Benell, Jr
Des Moines
Benells
Tina Easter
Wayne Foster
Ottumwa
Howard Brock
Richard Brock
Tammy
Hafford
Wendy
Bethany
Nanette
Noel
Rex Angel
Burdett Cox
Bill Cox
Carl Box
Karen
June
Alice Kasiter
Joe Kaster
Bobby
Moravia
Mary Cormeny
Darrelh Rosie Tee
Mike
Sue
Pauls
Sandy
Chrissie
Werdel
Linda
Marcia Witsug
Phil Hutchings
Curt Ala Ane Maroid Tisue
Moravia United Methodist Parish Summer Schedule
Rev. Thomas W. Weedin leads Moravia United Methodist Parish with services at Grace and Salem churches. Schedule includes 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 7:30 p.m. evening worship, and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday meetings. Senior High UMYF to Riverview Amusement Park on July 21. WSCS evening program canceled. Prayer meeting and Bible study at Salem continues.
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The
Moravia
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Salem
Riverview Amusement Park
Des Moines
WSCS
Salem United Methodist Church Activities Summary
Salem United Methodist Church lists events for the week including UMYF meetings at 6:15 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the basement and Grace location, a Jesus Christ Superstar program at 7:30 p.m., a WSCS meeting Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. Margaret Van Zante as leader, a trip to Riverview Amusement Park in Des Moines, and a prayer meeting and Bible study for parish members.
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UMYF
Jesus Christ Superstar
WSCS
Margaret van Zante
Grace
Riverview Amusement Park
Des Moines
Wesley Chapel Community Notices Greeting for Guthrey Family
Virgil Dooley Lay Leader reports WSCS meets at Helen Price home south of Centerville at 1 30 p m Thursday Sunday 7 30 p m worship service at Salem parish prayer meeting Bible study at Salem parish July 23 8 00 p m farewell ice cream social at Grace church in honor of Mr and Mrs John Guthrey and family leaving the community wishes and thanks for devoted service to Grace Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Dooley
WSCS
Helen Price
Centerville
Salem
Grace Church
John Guthrey
United Methodist Service Information At Leontum Church
Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead lead a worship service at 9:30 am followed by worship at 10:30 am and Church School. Community members invited to attend and participate in the morning program.
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Leontum
Stocker Reunion Brings Relatives to Moravia Park
The annual Stocker reunion gathered Sunday in Moravia park with many relatives and visitors. A noon dinner was served under the new park shelter. Mrs. Ruby Cloyed was elected secretary and Mr. Cecil Johnson of Des Moines was named president for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stocker
Moravia Park
New Park
Margaret McClurg
Maxine Ewing
Centerville
Iva Locke
Gomer Stocker
Barbara Robinson
Ruby Cloyed
Cecil Johnson
Des Moines
Davenport
Albia
Dixon
Forest City
Moulton
Woodward
Ottumwa
Moravia
With The Boys In Service Visit From Dean Tumlin
Dean Tumlin, stationed on the USS Parsons, arrived Monday evening for a two week visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Dean Torin g. He recently spent eight and a half months in France after a year in Vietnam, following three years in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Tumlin
Parsons
Mrs
Dean Torin
Son
Unclear stray OCR fragment from local notice
Fragmentary text mentions a hospital, locations, and names but lacks coherent facts or events to summarize into a proper news item. No identifiable person or organization context is provided.
MHS Teams In Action Past Week
MHS baseball and girls teams activities last week include the boys facing Centerville in sectional play and a Friday win over Seymour 14-10 with John Johnson on the mound. Moravia girls pulled off a 15-6 win after a 6-6 seventh, scoring 9 in the top of the ninth. JV fell 5-4 to Eddyville while the varsity won 9-2. Earlier Moravia girls won two games versus Davis County 11-5 and 4-3.
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MHS
Centerville
Albin
Eddyville
Seymour
John Johnson
Moravia
Moravih
Davis County
Last Rites Monday For Blanche Argo 86
Blanche Swift Argo, 86, longtime Iconium resident, died July 10 1971 at Albia Manor after a life in Monroe County. She married Charles Argo, was active in Iconium United Methodist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband and by her parents and siblings. Funeral July 12 1971 at Iconium United Methodist Church. Rev L B Deedrick officiated. burial in Iconium Cemetery. Turner Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Swift Argo
Elmer and
Anna Shehan Swift
Monroe County
Albia Manor
Charles Argo
Iconium
Maude Turner
Coy
Earl
Albia
Iconium United Methodist Church
L. B. Deedrick
Turner
Moravia Fire Department thanked for fast response to Potts farm blaze
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Potts and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Cloyed express gratitude to the Moravia Fire Department for promptly answering the call early Friday when lightning struck and set fire to the vacant house at the Potts farm west of Moravia.
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Moravia
Rathbun Lake dedication set with boat races and skydiving
Preparations cover a July 31 dedication at Rathbun dam with paratrooper drops from Des Moines, a 100 piece regional band, boat races by Hawkeye Stock Outfitters, and exhibits. Governor Ray hosts, security concerns linger over a Nixon appearance, and island viewing areas host the races with contestants from Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbun Dam
Nixon
Bob Beck
Iowa
Centerville
Des Moines
State Conservation Commission
Hawkeye Stock Outboard Association
Cedar Rapids
Micnais
Wisconsin
Michigan
Island View
Adult Farmers to Tour Garst Farms
A tour of Steve Garst beef cow operation in Coon Rapids is planned for July 28. Depart Moravia High School at 7 00 am sharp to arrange cars and drivers with participants meeting slightly before 7 00 am at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Garst
Coon Rapids
The
Moravia High School
Helping Neighbors Club Meets At Mrs Murdy Home
The June meeting of the Helping Neighbors club was hosted by Flossie Murdy with ten members and one guest Mrs Glen McDole of Council Bluffs sister of Ruby Hedgecock. A cooperative dinner preceded an afternoon of visiting. Plans were laid for a Centerville park picnic on July 20, the third Sunday of July, and all members will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Neighbors Club
Murdy
Flossie Murdy
Glen McDole
Council Bluffs
Ruby Hedgecock
Centerville Park
Franklin Farmers 4-H Club Tour Reported
The Franklin Farmers 4-H club conducted a Saturday evening club tour starting at the Bobby Whitehead home at 6 30 and ending at the Lloyd Ammons home with a weathered roaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Farmers 4-H
Bobby Whitehead
Lloyd Ammons
Athletic Promoters and fathers meet to prep field
Athletic Promoters and Little League Fathers are reminded to gather at the school diamond on Saturday July 17 at 8 00 p m to prepare the field for upcoming games.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Armeda Main
Richard Alles
Harvie
Salem United Methodist
Guy Argo
Wesley Chapel
Gary Pratuebecker
Ve Welt
Fied U
Blanche Argo
Rathbun Lake
Beck
Corps of Engineer
Ray
Legislative
Corps of Engineer People
Garst Farms
Merla Pater
Ernest Schmell
Grace Methodist Church
Merla Prater
Merle Prater
Lee Schmell
Numa
Grace United Methodist Church
Oran Whittington
Shreveport
David McSpadden
Camilla Prater
Ruth Ann Powell
Mystic
Kim Wilmot
Camden
Ohio
Karena Neff
Chris Whittington
Brenda
Russell Roberts
Nice
Merri Couchman
John Williams
Philip Prater
Mike York
Oltumwa
Ron Powell
Philip Praver
Reinbow Wulurs
Leinbow
Uourtinan
Seya
Uwe
Eyanpulinsi Aba Iy Pteschily Fariaing
Seih
Stabibie
Wwele
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