Chargers Little League Team Wins Season
Fire destroyed a large hay barn on the Hellyer farm located 414 miles west of Moravia on Monday around 8 30 a m. The cause is unknown. Two calves and several feeder pigs were lost. A neighbor Mrs Overturf alerted firefighters. Wind threatened other buildings including the house. Moravia and Centerville fire departments fought the blaze with help from Rex Angel Moravia Farm Service and Gro Mo Co trucks. Bob Martin bulldozed burnt remains and covered them with dirt.
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Hellyer
Moravia
Overturf
Hellyers
Moravia Fire Department
Centerville Fire Department
Rex Angel
Moravia Farm Service
Gro-Mo-Co
Bob Martin
Little League season ends with Colts in second place
The regular Little League season closed with a playoff between the Colts and Astros tied 5-5. The Colts won to cap second place as Chargers and Lakers also noted in season records. District play was rained out with the local all star team set to face Lucas County All-Stars in Chariton Thursday night.
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Chargers
Colts
Astros
Colts Astros Lakers
Lucas
Six Moravia girls attend Fairfield basketball camp
Six Moravia girls participate in Bob Spencer's Parson's college girls basketball camp this week at Fairfield. Names include Mary Peterson Sheila DuVail Tina Fosenburg Kandi Kaster Kathy Paxton and Devana Tubaugh. Mr and Mrs Bud McDanes thank Moravia Fire Department, neighbors and friends for help during last week's barn fire.
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Fairfield
Moravia
Bob Spencer
Parson's
Mary Peterson
Sheila DuVail
Tina Fosenburg
Kandi Kaster
Kathy Paxton
Devana Tubaugh
Bud McDanes
Stanleys Hold Open House for 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Gretry will host an open house on Sunday July 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at their Moravia home to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Mrs Stanley is Madeline Phillips and DeWayne and son Jerry run Stanley's Standard Station in Moravia. They have five children Ronald Stanley of Yarmouth IA Jerry Stanley and Connie Gillaspie of Albia and Alice and Janet at home.
Card of Thanks for Support During Surgery
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to those who sent cards letters and flowers while in Iowa City hospital. Thanks Lew Hiner and wife for transport to surgery and to Rev Woodin for prayers. May God bless every one. Chris Bogert.
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Iowa City Hospital
Lew Hiner
Iowa City
Rev. Woodin
Chris Bogert
Gratitude Note From Velda Condra
Velda Condra extends thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for cards calls and kindnesses during hospitalization and after returning home to Pat Albia and family.
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Pat Albia
Velda Condra
Hay Day Demonstration on Carl Van Zante Farm
A hay day to show new hay making equipment will be held Friday July 28 at the Carl Van Zante farm west of Moravia. Demonstrations begin at 1 15 p m rain date Saturday July 29. Six manufacturers will present three round balers two bale handling systems and a hay stacker open to the public sponsored by Alpanoose and Monroe County Extension Services.
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Carl van Zante
Here
Iconium Road
Moravia
Alpanoose
Monroe County Extersion Services
Boyer Picnic Planned at Centerville Park
The E. H. Boyer picnic is set for Sunday in Centerville Park with a basket dinner at noon.
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Boyer
E. H. Boyer
Centerville Park
Christy Spencer Weds Stanley Spencer in Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Elaine Christy and Stanley E Spencer wed Saturday evening July 15 at Iconium United Methodist Church. Rev L B Deedrick officiated as the bride wore a white crepe gown with lace and carried a daisies bouquet. The bridal party wore floor length gowns in green and yellow with empire waistlines. The groom is a Moravia area farmer and a 1972 graduate of Moravia Community High School.
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Elaine Ann Christy
Wayne Christy
Melrose
Stanley E. Spencer
Ralph Spencer
Moravia
Iconium United Methodist Church
L. B. Deedrick
Sally Whitehead
Bone
Dalene Post
Albia
Joyce Christy
Asuuquedike
Accesparien
Mrs Condra In Auto Accident Near Albia
Mrs. Kenneth Condra was involved in a car crash Friday at 1 50 p m at the east Albia city limits when her vehicle struck an eastbound car driven by Robert F Bear of Centerville. Both cars were total losses. Condra sustained a brain concussion and knee injury. Her three grandchildren Michael Fisher 11 Brenda Fisher 9 and Janet Fisher 8 were bruised but not seriously injured. Mr Bear suffered facial lacerations while Mrs Bear had chin lacerations broken teeth. Condra was taken to Monroe County Hospital in Albia and returned home Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
East Albia
Robert F. Bear
Centerville
Condra
Michael Fisher
Brenda Fisher
Janet Fisher
Bear
Local News Highlights Visits and Guests Across Town
Mr and Mrs Richard Burton and oe Jeannette of Waycross left Tuesday after visiting Mr and Mrs Harold Burton. Mrs Gustav Cline of Torrington Wyoming spent last week at the Harry Woodward home. Mrs Berniece Rosen of Miami and Mr and Mrs Ralph Freeman of Oskaloosa were Sunday guests at the Zell Callen home. Those who called on Mr and Mrs Chris Bogert included Lew Hiner Blanche Kincade Marve Lockman Mrs Reya Blumer Mr and Mrs Clell Blumer and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gladfelder. Mr and Mrs James Roever of New York were guests at the Virginia Pettibone home. Dinner guests Tuesday included Sherri and Kari Minor of New York Mr and Mrs Clyde Minor Mrs Mary Meadows of Centerville Mr and Mrs Tom Pettibone and family and Jerry Pettibone and family.
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Richard Burton
Oe Jeannette
Waycross
Harold Burton
Gustav Cline
Torrington
Wyc
Harry Woodward
Berniece Rosen
Miami
Fla
Ralph Freeman
Oskaloosa
Zell Callen
Chris Bogert
Lew Hiner
Blanche Kincade
Marve Lockman
Reya Blumer
Clell Blumer
Kenneth Gladfelder
James Roever
New York
N.Y
Virginia Pettibone
Sherri
Kari Minor
Clyde Minor
Mary Meadows
Centerville
Tom Pettibone
Jerry Pettibone
Roland Reunion At Moravia Community Building
The Roland reunion gathered Sunday at Moravia park’s community building with attendees from Moravia Le Grand Marshall town Chariot Martinsdale and Des Moines. Guests included Mae Harper Burdett Cox Dale Cox George Scott Gary Scott Peterson Mikesell Logan Emery Bailey and Bh Roland among others.
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Roland
Moravia
Moravia Park
Mae Harper
Burdett Cox
Nyle
Patty Easter
Dale Cox
Bryan
Maria
Kevin
George Scott
le Grand
Gary Scott
Jennifer
Jemmy
Marshalltown
V. S. Peterson
Rodney Peterson
Jenny
Russell Mikesell
Melanie
Mark
Chariton
Jimmie Logan
Steven
Martinsdale
Emery Bailey
Donnie
Lora Broc
Clara Pheriga
Ortunwayn Roland
BH Roland
Karen
John
Des Moinies
Franklin Happy Helpers Achievement Show Planned
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4 H group will hold an Achievement Show at United Methodist church on July 24. Judging begins at 9 00 in the morning and is open to the public. The afternoon program starts later with events at Pat.
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Franklin Happy Helpers
SeojMiunt Unted Methodist Church
Fragmented notice lists case underway on river
An unclear notice mentions a legal action or hearing related to a boat and a site near a river. Names, dates, and precise actions are partially readable, but the core event centers on a case being held or begun near a waterway.
Cycle Accident Injures Beaird Boys Friday
Beaird cousins Ronnie and Larry Beaird of Moravia and near Albia were injured when Ronnie lost control on Rathbun Dam road. Ronnie suffered severe facial and skull fractures and facial injuries from striking wires and posts. Larry sustained neck and shoulder injuries, concussion and cuts. Ronnie was treated at Mercy hospital Des Moines after St. Joseph Centerville care.
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Larry Beaird
William Beaird
Moravia
Ronnie Beaird
Albia
Ronnie
Rathbun Dam
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Des Moines Mercy Hospital
Taylor Aid Picnic At Moravia Park Sunday Evening
The Taylor Aid will hold a picnic at Moravia Park on Sunday evening July 23 at 6 oclock. All former members are invited. Bring a covered dish and a cold drink. coffee will be furnished.
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Taylor Aid
Moravia Park
Miss Sallie Avera Goes to Tulsa to Be With Parents
Miss Sallie Avera departed Monday by plane for Tulsa Oklahoma to join her parents Dr and Mrs Ray Avera where her father is a patient at the Tulsa Osteopathic Hospital.
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Sallie Avera
Tulsa
Okla
Ray Avera
Tulsa Osteopathic Hospital
Rains Boost Local Crop Conditions After Thunderstorm
A heavy Thursday to Friday storm produced just over three inches of rain, lifting focal crop conditions. About three quarters of an inch fell Friday, another three quarters Monday evening, and roughly an inch and a half Wednesday.
Mars Fowler Installed Legion Auxiliary President
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday at the post home. Mrs. Glen Fowler was installed as president with officers Mrs. Larry Brooks, Mrs. Don Batin, Mrs. Wen Tell Murdy, Mrs. Clar shee Johnson, and Mrs. Blanche Kinrade also installed. Mrs. Genevieve Morgan led the ceremony. Seventeen members and two guests attended. reminders were given to send a birthday card to Bertha Manley.
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Brooks
Birdie Main
Rena Duff
Thanking Helpers After Fire Near Moravia
Dick and Hazel Hellyer express gratitude to good neighbors and friends for assisting with moving machinery and fence construction after a fire. They acknowledge Moravia and Centerville Fire Departments Rex Angel Moravia Farm Service for water, and Bob Martin for bulldozing work.
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Goor
Moravia Fire Department
Centerville Fire Department
Rexangel and
Moravia Farm Service
Bob Martin
Hazel Hellyer
Long Beach Couple Welcomes Calhoun Boy
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Calhoun of Long Beach California on July 19. The infant weighed pounds four ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Calhoun of Moravia and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mock of Albia.
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Richard Calhoun
Long Beach
Calif
Delbert Calhoun
Moravia
Charles Mock
Albia
County Fair Opens Next Week at Centerville
Appanoose county fair begins Monday in Centerville with Doyle Hampton predicting a top lineup. A rodeo company showcases Tuesday and Wednesday events, tractor pulling Monday, and a demolition derby Thursday with prorated prize money to share among entrants. 4-H demonstrations Monday afternoon and livestock judging Tuesday and Wednesday precede Friday’s junior livestock sale.
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Appanoose
Centerville
Doyle Hampton
Rodeo Company
Hampton
Moravia
Services for Vera Markow Set Thursday Afternoon
Vera Markow mother of Coach Keith Markow died after long cancer illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 30 at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Des Moines.
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Vera Markow
Keith Markow
Hamilton Funeral Home
Des Moines
Everett Knudtson to Receive Master’s Degree in Education
Everett C. Knudtson of Wheatland Iowa will receive a Master of Education at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City on July 31 at 8 pm. He is set to join the Wheatland High School administrative system. The Knudtson family includes son Scott, and Mrs Knudtson is formerly Carol Adams.
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Everett Knudtson
Everett C. Knudtson
Wheatland
State University of Iowa
Iown City
Clifford Burger
Wheatland High School
Scott
Knudtson
Carol Adams
Moravia Lodge to Present Two Second Degrees This Friday
Moravia Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M schedules two Second Degrees Friday evening July 21 at 7 30 p m All Masons are invited Richard Johnson W M Harold Mason Secretary
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Moravia
Three Barns Filled With Hay Destroyed by Fire
Hay supply in Chariton township west of Moravia suffered major loss when three barns filled with baled hay burned, seemingly from lightning. Moravia fire department battled flames Friday morning with help from nearby farms to protect a granary and other structures as over 2,000 bales were consumed at the Bud McDanes and Edward Meard HYliteing properties west of Moravia.
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Chariton
Moravia
Bud McDanes
Pietie Belon
Edward Meard
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Andrew Burkland
Berry Hinote
Sam Beaird
Colin Pauley
David Pettibone
Tim Veach
Carl Tisue
Forrest van Benthuysen
Robby Wells
Alan Tisue
Clayton Pauley
Mark Schupp
Bill Beaird
Richard Pauley
Mark Hall
Christy Spencer
Iconium
Ots Brie
Barbara Christi
Gudasik
Merete Cominusty High
Albia Salk
Aloravia
Sikwags
Davenport
Dez Muilied
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Altws Mitavia
Loomlic
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Thy
Richard Johnson
W.M
Harold Mason
Sec'y
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