Experimental electric car in Moravia Monday reveal
The Renault-20 Mars II electric car shown on Moravia streets hides twelve prototype batteries powering a 14 horsepower motor. Top speed is 60 mph, zero to 40 mph in 10 seconds, with 800 charges and 55,000 miles of expected life. Quick charging in 90 minutes and 125-volt or 230-volt recharging are featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
DeHoet
Pearl Broshar
Iowa Southern Utilities
Charles Turner
Broshar
Local Visit List From Minnesota Residents
Mrs. Jessie Duncan of Alden Minn visited Monday at the Frank Wilson home with her sister Mrs Eva Hiatt of Center Ville Golden Age Manor. Wednesday dinner guests included Mrs Duncan Mina Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Harald Mason at the Lee Hiatt home. Sunday guests were Mrs Alice Mason and Mr and Mrs Harald Mason with Mrs Duncan. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Jerry Gittins of Albia and others from Moulton.
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Jessie Duncan
Alen
Minn
Frank Wilson
Eva Hiatt
Centerville
Lee Hiatt Home
Alden
Mina
Harald Mason
Alice Mason
Jerry Gittins
Albla
Moulton
Appanoose County 4H Demonstrations Schedule
4H demonstrations in Appanoose County are set for July 18 and 19 at the Agricultural Building. Classes award blue red or white ratings, with outstanding entries judged again on Friday night July 26 at the county fair. Eligibility includes 14 to 18 year olds and each county can enter three demonstrations at the State Fair an age home economics one agricultural and one related activity.
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AH Appanoose County
Clara Irelan Breaks Wrist in Lodge Fall
Clara Irelan fell last week in the Rebekah lodge room after the regular meeting and suffered a broken right wrist and a chin cut that required several stitches. Her arm is in a cast to be worn for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Irelan
Rebekah Lodge
Social notes and weekend visits across Moravia area
Local families and friends shared meals and visits across Mediapolis Ankeny Centerville Moravia and Albia. Highlights include visits by Sgt. Gerald Argo and family, Beecroft and Goughnour gatherings, Kruse vacation plans, and hospital updates for Hettie McCloud and Homer King with relatives from Phoenix Rockford San Antonio Omaha and Marshalltown.
Bowersock Services Held Tuesday
Mrs Lola Bowersock 68 of Hedrick died Saturday around 12:30 p.m. after being struck by a slow moving freight train. She was born November 30 1901 in Hedrick daughter of Elijah and Susie Hart Fuller and lived there all her life. Survivors include daughter Mrs Max Hiner Moravia son Robert W Hedrick five grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. Funeral service Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Hedrick Christian Church with Rev John Brinkman officiating.
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Lola Bowersock
Hedrick
Bowersock
Elijah
Susie Hart Fuller
Max Hiner
Moravia
Robert W
Hedrick Christian Church
John Brinkman
Social News Notes From Local Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Olin Foster spent Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Philp McDanel. Olin Foster attended the Old Settlers reunion at Seymour Saturday evening. Cook-out guests at Buell Taylor home included Loren Walter Cleo Ragan Ben Pickerell Rex Haver Ed Haver and families plus Julie Julia Steemhoek Burdette Ward and granddaughter Janice Kelley Bill Ward Bernard Hayes Mil ton and Verlin Stocker Leon McDanel Stuart Jeff and Glenda Fred DuVall and Sheila Annie Vickrey Dick Johnson Rick and Johnny. Sunday visitors at Buell Taylor home were Jay Taylor Ronald Jones Mary Toft Cathy Nancee Tom Jr and Charlie Ricky Johnson. Annie Vickroy visited with Ida Mangle Monday. Vina Taylor was a caller. Dick Johnson combined oats for Bernard Hayes Saturday. Dale Cox Marla Kevin and Jess Gladfelder attended Bryan Cox’s 7th birthday supper at grandparents K. V. Gladfelder. Wayne Blumer visited Daniel Pullers and relatives in Wisconsin and Winds and Veil D. Easter at Clinton. M H Johnson and Mrs Harry Stocker visited Herbert Johnson in Los Angeles en route to Russell Johnson in Hawaii. Mrs Beryl Brown Michelle and Michael Brown visited Bob Metcalf Grie Farris at Whiting Ind from Sunday to Wednesday. Rita Main of Centerville called and Mrs Helma Pisue Monday migrating. Saturday evening Elec Main hosted homemade ice cream and cake for Jerry Marshall family of Numa Mae ron Main family and Billy Malafasily.
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Olin Foster
Philp McDanel
Old Settlers
Seymour
Buell Taylor
Loren Walter
Cleo Ragan
Ben Pickerell
Rex Haver
Ed Haver
Julie
Julia Steemhoek
Burdette Ward
Janice Kelley
Bill Ward
Bernard Hayes
Milton
Verlin Stocker
Leon McDanel
Stuart
Jeff
Glenda
Fred DuVall
Sheila
Annie Vickrey
Dick Johnson
Rick
Johnny
Jay Taylor
Ronald Jones
Mary Toft
Cathy
Nancee
Tom Jr
Charlie
Ricky Johnson
Annie Vickroy
Ida Mangle
Vina Taylor
Dale Cox
Marla
Kevin
Jess Gladfelder
Bryan Cox
K. V. Gladfelder
Wayne Blumer
Daniel Pullers
Wisconsin
Winds
Veil D. Easter
Clinton
M.H. Johnson
Harry Stocker
Herbert Johnson
Los Angeles
Calif
Russell Johnson
Hawaii
Beryl Brown
Michelle
Michael Brown
Bob Metcalf
Grie Farris Alt Whiting
Ind
Rita Main
Centerville
Helma Pisue
Elec
Jerry Marshall
Numa
Maeron Main
Billy Mala
Town Well Drilling Reaches 1075 Feet Depth
Mayor Rex Angel said on Wednesday that Thorpe well drillers have reached 1075 feet, continuing through difficult shale stone as they drill deeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Angel
Thorpe
Salem United Methodist Sunday School Picnic Held in Basement
The annual Sunday School picnic of the Salem United Methodist church was held Tuesday evening in the church basement. The affair honored Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Deedrick and family as they return for another year, with a gift presented during the social hour after a cooperative supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist Church
L. B. Deedrick
Deedricks
Grace and Wesley Chapel Worship Plan in August
Vacation period details list church supt names Sunday school times and worships across Grace Moravia Wesley Chapel Fairview Salem and Church of the Nazarene with guest speakers and midweek Bible study plans including return of Christ message and evangelistic service notes for August while pastor on vacation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heckman
Fairview
Ruby Long
Grace United Methodist People
Salem United Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
Salem United Methodist
J. B. Deedrick
Carl Tisue
Iconium United Methodist Worship Schedule at Moravia
The Iconium United Methodist Church lists services at Salem church in Moravia. Pastor L B Deedrick and Pastor B F Whitehead lead a 9:30 a.m. service with 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and 6:30 p.m. MYF, followed by an evening service at 8 a.m.
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Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
B. F. Whitehead
Salem
Moravia
Family Gathering Honors Ira Boyer
Ira Boyer annual birthday gathering held Sunday July 4 at Moravia Community House with 36 attendees. Participants included multiple families from St. Louis Mediapolis Burlington Newton Betendorf Byron Kirksville Flagstaff and Moravia relatives and friends followed by a noon basket dinner and a brief program.
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Ira Boyer
Moravia
Robert Wilmoth
St. Louis
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
H. L. Pearsons
Burlington
Jack Lambs
Newton
DeVere Stober
Bettendorf
Harold Lundgren
Byron, al
J. P. Lundgren
Sandy Robertson
Chicago, U
Howald Boyer
Kirksville
Kay Beecroft
Chris
Flagstaff
Ariz
Karl Boyer
Jim Herron
Thank You for Kindness During Tim's Hospital Stay
Mr and Mrs Neil Peateld express gratitude for gifts visits and kindness shown to their son Tim during his hospital stay acknowledging how these actions eased a difficult experience for a young life.
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Tim
Neil Peateld
Boyes Picnic Scheduled at Canturville Park
Notice states a Boyes picnic will be held on Sunday in July at Canturville Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyes
Canturville Park
Dowd Resigns From School Board to Teach Fifth Grade
Delmar Dowd resigns from the Mo ravia board of education after accepting a fifth grade teaching post for the coming term. He served two years of a three year term. A September election will fill Dowd's unexpired term along with two regular seats. Superintendent Fenton says school opens Monday August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Dowd
Moravia
Board of Education
Dowd
4. R. Fenton
Moravia Post Office Cuts Saturday Window Service
Moravia Postmaster Pettibone announced Saturday window service will end at the local office starting July 27, with all first and second class offices discontinuing window service. Normal mail to P.O. boxes and dispatches remain. The Moraging Rural Route No 2 extends to areas north of Rathbun Lake and west of Iconium, previously served by Mystic.
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Moravia
Don Pettibone
Pettibone
Rathbun Lake
Iconium
Ithe Mystic
County Fair Preparations Preview Big Improvements
Doyle Hampton reports the Appanoose County Fair is set for next week with a revamped arena raised several feet to improve drainage and new seating for about 3,000 spectators. The tractor pull on July 24 and the Royal United Shows midways entertain all ages. On July 25 the Grand Ole Opry returns headlined by George Morgan with country stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Hampton
Appanoose Couty Fair Board
Royal United
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
Tenn
George Morgan
Stocker Reunion Held at Moravia Park
The annual Stocker reunion took place Sunday at Moravia Park with officers elected as Junior Scott president and Margaret McClurg secretary. Frescot attendees included numerous Stocker family members and relatives such as Roscoe Locke Iva Locke Luther Caster Jr. and many others listed in the/readable portion of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
Junior Scott
Margaret McClurg
Frescot
Roscoe Locke
Iva Locke
Wilbert Johnson
Luther Caster Jr
Walter Scott
Billy Joe
Hichard Perry
Jerry Burton
Walter Stott Jr
Glenn Moritz
Gomer Stocker
Virgil Johnson
Shelby E. Johnson
Harley Sampley
Wilburn Johnson
Debnar Glick
F. W. Wright
Cecil Johnson
Ben Chire
Roy Watts
Chfford Stocker
Jay Wilson
Ed. White Jr
Ruby Cloyed
Edward Wittcbings
Cora Tubaugh
Edna A. Dyplon
Doyle
Clair Knapp
Maxine Ewing
Gerald Noe
Buys
Ralph Robigson
Moravia Teams Spark Great Sectional Rally On Home Field
Moravia notes report the Moravia boys undefeated on their home field as they win in sectional play, plus a Moravia girls loss in Bussey 5-4 after nine innings. Pitching and hitting leaders include Moore Woodward Dan McCrory Lou Ellen Rowley Linda Hiatt and Janet Abee, with Purdum and Woodward on the mound in recent games. The Moravia Little League all stars were set to play Ottumwa as weather permitted.
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MHS
Moravia
Eddyville
Twin Cedars
Knoxville
Furdum
Moore
Woodward
Dan McCrory
Bussey
BGM
Lou Ellen Rowley
Moravia Girls
Linda Hiatt
Pat Judge
Janet Abee
Central
Argyle
Dolly VanBenthuysen
Janet Ahee
MHL
Ottumwa Legion
George Woodward
Wayne Tisue
Chuck Moore
Gary Tisue
Moulton
Rod Purdum
Cluck Moore
Ottumwa
Legion Auxiliary Officers Installed
The July meeting of the American Legion auxiliary was held Monday evening at the post home with Mrs. Larry Brooks presiding as president. Installing officer Mrs. Genevieve Morgan installed the officers and committees, and fourteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Larry Brooks
Bertha Manley
Genevieve Mrgan
Paul Cridlebaugh
Zell Callen
Glen van Dorin
Clarence Johnson
Lee Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Cridlebaugh
Ways and Means
Don Bolin
Michael Koffman
Andy Musley
Leonard Palmer
Gold Star
Clifford Paxston
Wayne Christy
Hazel Hellyer
Jay Oehler
John Veach
Ernest Kincade
Frank Lathen
Paul McClurg
Max McDonough
John Sharp
Jay Wilson
Garnet Braid
Paul Spencer, Jr
W. C. Whicker
Darrell Cooper
Marvin Gardner
Birdie Main
Poppy
Genevieve Morgan
Bertha Broshar
Harry Woodward
Delbert Calhoun
Harley Tisue
Paul Spencer
Andy Mosley
Glen Fowler
Ice Cream Social Noted in Local Park Plot
An event titled ice cream social is planned for Saturday evening in the park. The notice mentions a local group, the Byenkli Fardiers, and specifies preparations for selling home made items as part of the gathering.
Dayton Earns 10 Year Certificate At Conference
Larry Dayton a local vocational agriculture instructor received a 10 year certificate at the annual atishaiculture instructors leg held at Hotel Ft Moravia school. He attended ISU Ames and John Deere Ankeny sessions and courses on grain and livestock marketing combine adjustment and hydrostatic drives.
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L. Dayton
Atishaiculture
Hotel Ft
Buly
Larry Dayton
Voc. Ag
Moravia School
ISU
Ames
John Deere
Ankeny
F F A Members to Have Swim Party
FFA plans July 18 regular meeting at 5 pm at the schoolhouse then rides to Lake Wapello for a swim. After returning about 9 15 pm a business session in the vocational agriculture room will follow with a film on tornadoes and civil defense. All fair entries must be in tonight.
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F.F.A
Lake Wapelio
Vocational Agriculture Room
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Meeting Report
Chariton River Baptist Church Missionary Society met in the church basement on Tuesday afternoon July 9. Fay Fenton led devotional from Galatians and discussed Royal Law and Laws of Today. Isa Sulser offered prayer and read clippings. Members present included Phyllis Dicks Jean Curtis Fay Fenton Isa Sulser Elma Davison Vera Moore Myrtle Cross and Deana Cross. They prepared bibs and shoes from Turkish toweling for the Soldier's Home and crafted cathceled stumps for sending where needed.
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Chariton River Baptist Missionary Has
Missionary Society of the
Chariton River
Phyllis Dicks
Jean Curtis
Fay Fenton
Isa Sulser
Elma Davison
Vera Moore
Myrtle Cross
Deana Cross
Mrs DuVall Arrives in Seoul to Visit Parents
Word reaches Newton that Mrs Bill DuVall arrived safely in Seoul Korea aboard July 4 and reached her destination July 5 to visit parents and former friends. She previously had married Vin Newlwn and is learning a language.
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Bill DuVall
Newton
Seoul
Korea
Oll
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Detinet
Loyd Carter
Reta
Rhonda Goughnour
John Beecroft
Phoenix
Sgt
Gerald Argo
Max Marshall
Denny
Shelli
Roy Argo
Wayne
Gary
Alan
Lowellen Rowley
James Nash
Beverly and
Terry
Carl Lancaster
Clifford Tisue
Mike and
Justine Miller
Edna Nash
Ralph Robinson
Delmar Glick
Gabe Johnson
McCord Manor
Albia
Charles Burns
iCenterville
Richard Perry
Rodney
Clem Kruse
Rockford
Rev. Kruse
Deedrick
Dale Derby
Albis
Wanda Johnson
Janie Fisher
Gordon Woodward
Bob Woodwards
Omaha
Nebr
Dan Turner
Indianola
Larry Woodward
Lois Woodward
Marshalltown
Jerry Woodwards
Kenneth Doud
David Doud
Meari Walter
Mears Walter
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Sylvan van Dorin
Annelie
Guy Johnson
San Antonio
Texas
Freeman Johnson
Johnson
Salem Cmhurcm
Pees Uc
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Grace Clarence Whitehead
First Christian Church
Lars Fowler
Aid
P.O
Stocker
Gary Letchford
Miss Liberty
Karl King
Frank Cofield
Wonderland By
Klauss
Gunter Neuman
March J. Ovidadot
Manhattan Beach
John
Philip Scisa
Jane van Auken
Rhythm of the Winds
Frank Erickson
Gerry Coffin
Star Spangler
Legion Auxiliary Officers
Clarence, Johnson
Ruben Faber
Chugwater
Wyo
Fred Brain
Arthur Jonson
Douglas
Charles Pexton
Diamond Ranch
Black Hills
Badlands
West
K. Ss
Loren Thompson
Mildred Robb
Centerae
Mabel Thompson
Wau [Eegon, UL
Fern Thompson
Kewria
Mrs. Leland, Thompson
Des Muines
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