Circus to perform in Moravia on July 30
Tom McLaughlin announced the Fairyland Circus will visit Moravia on Tuesday July 30 with matinee at 2:30 and evening show at 8. Public booster club tickets go on sale downtown this week with proceeds boosting local committee. The program features twenty acts including acrobats aerialists jugglers wire walkers gymnasts clowns elephants ponies chimps monkeys dogs and trained baby lions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McLaughlin
All New Fairyland Circus
Moravia
W S W S Holds July Meeting at E U B Church
The Women's Society of World Service met Friday evening at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Mrs. Carl Tisue presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Emory Kerberg and the program included reports from department secretaries. Delegates plan to attend the Missionary Convention at Riverview Park Cedar Falls August 8 9 10 and the August meeting date is August 2 due to Cedar Falls events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Carl Tisue
Evangel
W.S.W.S
Riverview Park
Cedar Falls
Emory Kerberg
Legion
Grant Tadlock
E. G. Hawk
T. E. Campbell
Mabel Coulson
Mra. Aight
Ogden, Mire
Ivan Shel Meech
Ethel van Borin
Kehrberg
Campbell
Wood ward hosts relatives for Cridlebaugh visit from California
Mr and Mrs William Wood ward entertained relatives Monday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Clyde Cridlebaugh of Santa Rosa California. Guests included Mr and Mrs Noah Stocker of Blakesburg Mrs Carrie Boyer Mrs Frank Heckman Tra Boyer Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mrs Almont Main. The Cridlebaughs departed for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woodward
Clyde Cridlebaugh
Santa Rose
Calif
Noah Stocker
Blakesburg
Carrie Boyer
Frank Heckman
Tra Boyer
Harry Woodward
Almont Main
Cridlebaughs
Mrs Anna Kaster Returns Home From Iowa City Hospital
Mrs Anna Kaster was discharged and returned home Monday night after a three week stay at the Iowa City hospital. She is reported to be feeling much better now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kaster
Iowa City Hospital
FFA Members Leave for Tour from Moravia Chapter
Twenty one Moravia FFA members left Wednesday at 5:00 am for a three day summer trip to St. Louis. Accompanying them were advisor Larry G. Dayton, chaperone DeWayne Robinson Sr, and bus driver Carl Boyer. Boyer’s expenses are paid by the boys who also cover ten cents a mile for bus use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
The
Future Farmers of America
St. Louis
Larry G. Dayton
DeWayne Robinson Sr
Carl Boyer
Boyer
David Shelquist
F.F.A
I S U Votes Stock Split For Iowa Southern Utilities
Stockholders at a July 15 special meeting approved a plan to split common stock. For each 15 par value share, shareholders receive two shares of 10 par value, totaling 20 par value. Authorized shares rise to 2.5 million from 1.1 million. Records date July 24. Board set dividend rate at July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern
Utilities
Company of Record
Local Haptonians social notes and visits around town
Mrs. Floyd Paxton moved into the Mamie DuVall apartment from the former lay building on the square. Mrs. Albert Englekar returned to Julesburg Nebr after a brief visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Luther Caster. The Cast ers and Murdy families and others enjoyed Sunday gatherings at various homes near Louilla Donnellson Centerville Newton Ames and Allerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Paxton
Mamie DuVall
Lay
Albert Englekar
Julesburg
Nebr
Luther Caster
Monroe
Leonard Palmer
Wendell Murdy
Larry Redding
Donnellson
Theo Murdy
Centerville
W. V. Murdy
Marion Keeton
Louilla
Lowell Harris
Phil Dobbs
Newton
Eva Hiatt
Lee Hiatt
Michael Koffman
Dennis Gardner
Mina Dowd
Orville Harris
Allerton
Susan McKern
Ames
Robert Poster
Republican Women's Club Picnic Set for July
The Republican Women's Clubs of Monroe and Appahoose county plan a joint picnic at Monrnavia Park on Monday evening July 12 at 6 30 pm. Families are welcome. Bring a covered dish and own table service. Coffee and meat provided. Joe Wilson and Delmont Moffitt discuss the Schaff plan with a Q A period. Committee in charge includes Ann Miletich Mrs William Derby Mrs Debra Herrold Mrs Charles Burns Mrs George Carson and Mrs L G Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Women’s Clubs
Monroe
Appahoose County
Monravia Park
Joe Wilson
Delmont Moffitt
Ann Miletich
William Derby
Debra Herrold
Charles Burns
George Carson
L. G. Dame
Legion Auxiliary Mets at Legion Home July meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at the Legion home with Mrs. Leonard Palmer presiding. Plans were made for the August installation of new officers and attendance at the Des Moines department convention July 25 26. New officers named include Mrs. Clarence Johnson president and Mrs. Jay Oehler 1st vice president, with Birdie Main serving as chaplain and Birdie Matin as Gold Star member. Hostesses were Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Genevieve Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Leonard Palmer
Bertha Manley
Lady
Des Moines
Clarence Johnson
Jay Oehler
Lester Brain
Clifford Paxston
Paul Spenster
Birdie Main
Delbert Calhoun
Michael Koffman
Gold Star
Bird
Farewell Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Lee Tadlock
A Sunday farewell at Miller Baptist Church honored Mr and Mrs Lee Tadlock who plan to move in August to Oskaloosa. Neighbors and relatives attended a cooperative noon dinner and afternoon calls, noting the Tadlocks have lived near the Bishop place since 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Baptist Church
Lee Tadl
Oskaloosa
Tadlock
Bishop Place
Ray Tubaugh
Dixie Rae
Drenda Gae
Devanna Vae
Daran Ray
Gary Pfannebecker
Randy
Gerald Burton
Iva Strunk
Clifford Caster
Patti
Joni
Charles Andrews
Wilbur Miller
Eleanor Miller
Lester Strunk
Beverly
Mary
Joan
John
Charles Knedler
Sharon
Elaine
Nellie Williams
Percy Hughes
Seymour
Flora Phillips
John Kelley
Kenny Tadlock
Kim
David
Albert ‘Tubaugh
Richard
Janiece
Russell
Roy Tubaugh
Dick Conaway
Belle Plaine
Sharon Rountree Named Girl Scout Friendship Ambassador
Sharon Rountree of San Angelo Texas serves as Girl Scout Friendship Ambassador at Our Cabana camp in Cuernavaca Mexico. Appointed by international commissioner Malcol m S Edgar to be a program counselor June 28 to July 4. About 50 girls and leaders from many countries attended the camp part of the World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanchen Winsler
Sharon Rountree
San Angelo
Texas
Our Cabana
Cuernavaca
Mexico
Malcolm S. Edgar
Girl Scouts
World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides
Miss Rountree
W. B. Rountree
Washington Drive
San Angelo Central High School
University of Texas
Our Ark
London
la Nef
Paris
Our Chalet
Switzerland
Turner Reunion at Albia Park Sunday July 24
The annual Turner reunion is set for Albia city park. Mary Gillaspie serves as secretary and details are listed for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Albia City Park
Mary Gillaspie
Grace Methodist Church and Wesley Chapel Sunday Schedule
The Churches of Grace Methodist and Wesley Chapel list services led by Rev Florence Weathers of Centerville. Fairview Lee Benz Supt 9 00 a m sermon Rev Florence Weathers Centerville Combined service with Bible school. Wesley Chapel Superintendent Kenneth Danials 9 00 a m church school 10 00 a m sermon Rev Florence Weathers Centerville Thursday 1 30 p m W S C 8 at Norris Price home Moravia Superintendent Richard Tubaugh 10 00 a m church school 11 00 a m sermon Rev Florence Weathers Centerville 6 30 p m Senior Hi M Y P No evening service Tuesday 7 30 p m Junior Hil MYF Thursday 6 30 p m Picnic in park by Methodist Men
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Elton D. Colonvan
Fairview
Lee Benz
Florence Weathers
Centerville
Wesley Chapel
Kenneth Danials
W.S.C
Ats Norris Price
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Rev J A Ogden pastor leads Sunday School at 9 00 a m for all ages and worship at 10 00 am Morning Worship follows at 7 30 pm with Evening Service The K B Club and Senior F will meet Tuesday at 8 00 pm Bible Study and Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Varl VanZante
Family Night at Evangelical United Brethren Church
Family night at the Evangelical United Brethren church featured devotions led by Mrs. E G Hawk and Mrs. Charles Coffin, hymn singings, and music by Minnie Ann Condra. Hostesses were Mrs. Ira Boyer and Mrs. John Van Zante with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and communion at 10:30. notices of church meetings followed for Wednesday and Thursday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus
Evangelical United Brethren Church
E. G. Hawk
Charles Coffin
Harry Woodward
Emory Kehrberg
Minnie Ann Condra
Kitchen
Ira Boyer
John van Zante
Nazarene Church Schedule Petersville Rev H LaVern Smith
The Church of the Nazarene lists services led by Pastor H LaVern Smith and Superintendent Frank Woodward. Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth with the Truth at 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic service with Singspiration at 2:45 p.m. Hour of Prayer at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and choir practice at 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Family And Friends Visit Across States And Bases
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose and their daughter and family plus relatives visited from July fourth through the following week with Roses sons near Houston Texas and Bill Rose in Denver Colorado and with Robert Foster and their daughters families Orman Lemonds and Jimmy Lyla and Linda Also Al Clark and family spent July two and three in Omaha Nebraska attending a cinema show visiting Boys Town shopping and the zoo Little Larry Clark stayed with his aunt and uncle Jim and Marilyn Clark Staff Sgt and Mrs Albert Coghlan Jr and children arrived at McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey May 15 after three years in the Azores They visit brother in law and sister in Washington DC Coghlan will be stationed at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland after leave Mrs Scott and Mrs Coghlan are twins daughters of Milton Stocker of Moravia Northeast location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Rose
Donnie Sears
Omaha
Nebr
Boys Town
Larry Clark
Jim and
Marilyn Clark
Albert Coghlen
Kim
Randy
McGuire Air Force Base
New Jersey
Azores Islands
SP 4
Walter Scott, Jr
Washington, D.C
Coghlan
Andrews Air Force Base
Maryland
Scott
Margaret Stocker
Appanoose Proficiency Club to Meet at Moravia Masonic Hall
Appanoose County Proficiency Club will meet at the Moravia Masonic hall tonight. Thursday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m. All Masonic members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Proficiency Club
Moravia
Fairview Bible School Program At Main Station Church
Bible school is conducted at Main Station Fairview church this week. The program will be given Sunday evening at 7 30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Church
Bill Young Named Palo Alto County Superintendent
William Young of Lake Mills has been named Palo Alto County Superintendent of Schools. He previously served as Winnebago County school superintendent for twenty years and was formerly Moravia schools superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Young
Lake Mills
Palo Alto County
Winnebago County
Young
Moravia
Appanoose Fair Premiums Ready
The Appanoose County Fair runs July 31 to August 3 with open class premiums available from the Extension office in Cen. 4 H events open with dairy cattle judging July 31 at 1 00 p.m. Judge Jim Borcherding. Swine show July 31 9 00 a.m. Judge Henry Menough. Beef judging Aug 1 1 00 p.m. Judge Gail Danielson. Sheep Aug 2 9 00 a.m. Judge Dwight White. Livestock auction Aug 3 9 15 a.m. Beef cattle show expected to be largest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Centerville
Jim Borcherding
Henry Menough
Grimes
Gail Danielson
Iowa Beef Producers Association
Vna
Dwight White
Knoxville
Fair Grounds
Stocker Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The Stocker descendants gathered Sunday July 14 at Moravia park with about 70 attendees. Officers were elected, including President Virgil Robinson and Vice President Margawrite Christenson, as dinner at 1 pm and photos, music, and socializing followed. An upkeep donation of 5 dollars was planned for the Moravia park shelter, and attendees from multiple towns joined in for an afternoon of fellowship and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Stocker
Iva Stocker Locke
Woodward
Iowa
Glen la Mar
Dixon
Brian Gilbert
Locke
Moravia Park
Charles Locke
Art Locke
Ralph Gilbert
Art Gilbert
Brian
West Des Moines
Doris Johnson
Wilbern Johnson
Abbia
Doyle, Clair
Ethel Knapp
Dale Derby
Sylvia
Rouge
Clarence Stocker
E. L. Wilson
LeRoy
Moulton
Virgil Robinson
F. W. Wright
Britt Lynn Gilbert
Glen LaMar
Jimmie
Marcia
Thurman
Paula
Marty
Norman McClurg
Centerville
R. C. Wilson
M. T. Ewing
Ed White, Jr
Moravia
Harry Stocker
Virgil Johnson
Walter Scott
Billy Jo
Ron Tisue
Ralph Robinson
Ottumwa
Wilbert Johnson
Dinner Guests and Overnight Visitation Across Several Families
Mr. and Mrs. John Veach hosted dinner on Thursday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Phillips of Moline Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Everman of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Veach and Joellen, Kathy Knudson and Mary Veach, Dave Laws and Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Priebe and Kim of Algona, and Fonda Dicks, who stayed overnight. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Cary McCoy and Scott of Coatsville Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Penfield and Timmy visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
Paul Phillips
Moline, Jr
Grant Everman
Centerville
Richard Veach
Joellen
Kathy Knudson
Mary Veach
Mays
Dave Laws
Debbie
Clyde Priebe
Kim
Algona
Fonda Dicks
Marshall Perry
Cary McCoy
Scott
Coatsville, Mo
Neil Penfield
Timmy
Loren Walter
Gardners Buy Moravia Property in East Moravia
Mr and Mrs Wm Gardner of Grandview Washington return to Moravia after purchasing the east Moravia property from Loren Thompson. They will take possession next week as Thompson moves back to his farm east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gardner
Grandview
Washington
Moravia
Loren Thompson
Josie Charity
Frank Main
Gardners
Mr. Thompson
Ten Complete Welding Course Concludes at Moravia
Ten boys completed a 16 week welding course at Moravia last week. The program under the Area Redevelopment Act and Moravia Community Schools, concluded Monday with certificates issued by Carl VanZante, Moravia Board of Education president. Recipients include James Burnside Centerville Don Stevens Centerville Carroll Scheiker Albia Wayne Moore Centerville Eugene McCoy Moulton Richard Dulaney Centerville Darwin Darrah Centerville Ronald Conner Louila Merle Bronson Moulton Lawrence Butkovich Numa Harold Heckman Centerville instructor. Guy Evans of the Iowa State Employment office in Centerville said two started welding jobs Monday and others are expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Area Redevelopment Act
Richard Dulaney
Centerville
Darwin Darrah
Ronald
Conner
Louilla
Merle David Bronson
Moulton
Lawrence Butkovich
Numa
Harold Heckman
Guy Evans
Iowa State Employment Office
Family Gathering Held At John Laws Home
A Sunday reunion of the Laws family drew over 50 relatives to John Laws home. guests included Dean Laws, Dale Laws, Clyde Priebe and family, Nor tan Polson and Cotihies Plain, Laddig Toddy and family, Harp family members from Rathbun, Dicks from Moravia, Vanderpool from Rock Island and Sea ton, Johnsons from Ottumwa, Brown family from Pulaski, and many others. A cooperative noon dinner followed and guests departed Monday for their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws
Dean Laws
Dick Robertson
Dale Laws
Debbie
Clyde Priebe
Kim
Algond
Nortan Polson
Cotihies Plain
Laddig Toddy
Paul
Janie
Mark
Todd Harp
Rathbun
Dick Harp
Dennis
Moravia
Paul Dicks
Fonda
Nicky
Lola Laws
Lester Vanderpool
Tina
Seaton
Ethel Vanderpool
Rock Island
DeWayne Robinson
DeWayne
Donnie
Pam
Jan
Bonnie
Personal visits and social calls around Moravia and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Loren Walter spent Tuesday with daughter Mrs Neal Penfield and called on Mrs B C Whitehead and Ruby. Miss Whitehead and Mrs Walter were Moravia high school classmates. Mrs W H Van Dorin of Albia visited Sunday with Mrs Helma Tisue. Mrs Eric Main called on Mrs Tisue Thursday and Mrs Dwayne Johnson Friday. Sunday dinner guests at the Robert Foster home included Mr and Mrs Arthur McKern and children from Ames, Mr and Mrs Fred Kennis and children from Bettendorf, Pearl Lamantia and Anita of Centerville. Clyde McKern and Mr and Mrs Ivan Vargis of Nebraska were afternoon callers and supper guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Walter
Neal Penfield
B. C. Whitehead
Ruby
Miss Whitehead
Walter
Moravia High School
W. H. van Dorin
Albia
Helma Tisue
Eric Main
Tisue
Dwayne Johnson
Robert Foster
Arthur McKern
Mike
Susie
Kathy
David
Ames
Fred Kennis
Rangle
Bobby
Rhonda
Bettendorf
Pearl Lamantia
Anita
Centerville
Clyde McKern
Ivan Vargis
Nebraska
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Friends and Neighbors
Florence Dicks thanks friends neighbors and relatives for support during illness and says she will remember them in her heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Dicks
Methodist Men Meet in Park With Coop Supper
A Methodist Men meeting will be held in the park on Thursday July 25 at 6 30. The event includes a cooperative supper and invites local men and families. Carol MacDonalds from Centerville, a former exchange student to the Philippines last summer, will present slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Park
Coop
Carol MacDonalds
Centerville
Philipines
Clover Leaf Club Ice Cream Social at Moravia Park
The Clover Leaf Club hosts an ice cream social at Moravia Park on the evening of July 26. Ernesins Argo is listed as the contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Moravia Park
Ernesins Argo
Appanoose County Budget Seeks $710,100 Tax Levy
County Auditor Verl K Farnsworth presents a proposed budget raising the tax levy by 41,156 to 710,100. The plan shows the poor fund overdrawn 128,196 with bonds issued, increases in bonds and interest fund to 26,000 and emergency to 23,000. Eradication fund levy 10,000 despite 19,584 cash on hand, retirement funds up 12,000 total last year 669,944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verl K. Farnsworth
Appanoose County
Thug J
Old Age Survivors
State Public Employees
Appattoose
Mrs Della Case Dies in San Pedro California
Mrs Della Hard Case 94 formerly of Unionville died July 4 at her daughter Mae Brummel’s home in San Pedro California She was born May 323 1869 northeast of Unionville daughter of Henry and Sarah Sigler Hard She married Dr T J Case a longtime Unionville physician who moved to Delmont South Carolina and preceded her in death Survivors include daughter Mae Brummel San Pedro California step daughter Gail Scott San Francisco three nieces Mrs Paul Broshar Moravia Mrs Grace Ahee Albis Myrth Hudgens Des Moines a nephew Harold Hudgens Montavia and other nieces and nephews and grandchildren The service and burial occurred July at San Pedro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Hard Case
Unionville
Mae Brummel
San Pedro
Calif
Henry
Sarah Sigler Hard
T. J. Case
Delmont
S.C
Brummel
Gail Scott
San Francisco
Paul’ Broshar
Moravia
Grace Ahee
Albis
Myrth Hudgens
Des Moines
Harold Hudgens
Henry Hard
Family Gathering Honors Ira Boyer in Keokuk
A Sunday gathering at Rand Park Keokuk honored Ira Boyer on his July 31 birthday. Most of the Boyer children and many grandchildren attended a noon barbecue. Guests included Earl Boyer Jim Herron Kay Moravia DeVere Stober Centerville Jack Lamb Newton Harry Pearson Burlington Bob Wilmoth Mediapolis Richard Goughnour Harold Lundgren and J. B. Byron Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Park
Keokuk
Ira Boyer
Jack Lamb
Newton
Harry Pearson
Burlington
Bob Wilmoth
St. Louis
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
Harold Lundgren
J. B
Byron
Illinois
Thanks for prayers at Monroe County Hospital
A personal note thanks visitors and card senders for Rev Coleman visit and prayers. Grateful acknowledgment to Dr Cunningham and nurse staff during stay at Monroe County Hospital from Fern Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Coleman
Dr. Cunningham
Monroe Co., Hospital
Fern Callen
Births Reported in Centerville and Moravia Areas
A daughter named Theresa Lynn was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson of Centerville Iowa Rt 2 on July 14 at 8 15 am weighing 7 lb 2 oz. Grandparents Bill Robinson and Virgil Johnson and great grandparents Frank Cox and Oscar Main are listed. Also noted is the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Seddon of Centerville weighing 7 lb 9 oz with grandparents Simmons of Moravia and Paul Seddon of Myrtle and the mother Beverly Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Johnson
Centerville
Iowa
Theresa Lynn
Bill Robinson
Virgil Johnson
Unionville
Frank Cox
Oscar Main
Moravia
Bobby Seddon
Simmons
Paul Seddon
Myrtle
Beverly Simmons
Also Mentioned on This Page
E.U.B. Church
I.S.U
Clarence Ballanger
Mystic Methodiat Church
Republican Women’s Club
Legion Auxiliary
METS
Mrs
Lee Tadlock
Sharon Rountree Girl Scout
Chingtian Phuxe
Louis
C.W.F
Maude Coltrain
Fairview Bible School
Bill Young
Appanoose
Stocker
WM. Gardners
Moravia Property
John Laws
Della Case
San Peddro
IRA
Flight
Stork
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