Election To Be Held Aug 19 In Appanoose Townships
The 1964 ASC Community Elections will be held August 19 at 8:00 P.M. in 17 townships of Appanoose County for electing three Committeemen and two alternates per township. Township chairmen will convene August 29 at 10:00 A.M. at the Agriculture Building in Centerville to elect the county committee. Voters are urged to attend and bring farmers to ensure qualified representation. Township meeting sites will be announced later.
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ASC
Appanoose
Atch Township
Centerville
Monroe County 4 H Fair Opens August 3 at Albia
The Monroe County Fair grounds three miles north of Albia on Highway 60 host the Monroe County 4 H Fair August 3 4 5 with a Western Rodeo United rodeo Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 pm a Monday tractor pull at 630 pm and a regional Queen of Conservation contest at 830 pm The Rock River Rides carnival operates midways and there are extensive exhibits and a 4 H livestock sale scheduled Thursday at 730 pm at the Albia Sales Co across the highway from the fair grounds.
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Monroe County
Albia
Monroe County Fairgrounds
Albia'on
Highway 60
Rock River Rides Carnival
Albi’ Sales Co
Ashby Taken to Rochester Hospital for Observation
Mrs. Raymond Ashby was taken Tuesday afternoon to Rochester Minnesota for observation and treatment. Mrs. Lester Brain accompanied her. Attending guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hawk and family from Goodyear Arizona, Mrs. Gary OConner and children from Centerville, and Mrs. E G Hawk and family. Additional visits and travel by several relatives are noted, with correspondence to Lovnia and Ernfold areas and Saskatoon contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond, “Ashby
Hospital Inn
Rochester, Minn
Lester Brain
Harold Hawk
Joanne
Colleen
Goodyear
Arizona
Gary O'Conner
Kimberly
Scott
Centerville
E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
O'Conner
James Wilson
Cherokee Village
Arkankes
Mike
French
Frank Wilson
Nell Rousseau
Lovnia
Melrose Man Completes Initial Air Force Training
Dennis Argo son of Mr and Mrs Roy Argo of Melrose completed the first phase of basic Air Force training at Lackland AFB Texas He is selected for training as an aircraft weapons system specialist at the Air Training Command school at Lowry AFB Colorado A 1961 Moravia Community High School graduate he attended Centerville Community College and earned an Associate of Arts degree His address is A&C Dennly R Argo AF 17877751 Box B 498 Lowry AFB Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Argo
Roy Argo
Melrose
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Air Training Command School
Lowry Air Force Base
Colorado
Argo
Moravia Community
Centerville Community College
A&c Dennly R
Lowry Afb
Appanoose Fair Opens Wednesday With 4-H Events
The Appanoose County Fair begins Wednesday with 200 4-H boys and 196 4-H girls showcasing projects in the Sericuiture showplace. Livestock judging starts daily, with dairy, swine, sheep, beef, and baby beef shows led by judges from Indianola and Chariton, plus auction sales and evening programs including a talent contest, tractor pulling, rodeo, and a dance to close the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apanoos
den Jones
Nan Sae
Hper
Carl Hirsch
Indianola
Joe Miler
Chariton Ae
4-H
Dewey Jontz
Iowa Sheep Association
Kermit Strickler
Merritt's
Merritt
Coulson Reunion at Lewis Rouse Home August 9
The Coulson Reunion will be held at the Lewis Rouse home on Sunday August 9 with a basket dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Lewis Rouse
Class of 34 Reunion Meld Sunday July 19
Ten members and one teacher of the class of 1934 met Sunday July 18 for their 30th year reunion. Dinner was served at An gel's care for members and families, followed by a social hour presided by Leo Kaster. Letters were read from several alumni and a tour of the schools completed the afternoon, with photos and park visits before planning another reunion in five years. Members present included Harold Hawk Goodyear Ariz Leo Easter Afton Iowa Hiatt Selby Mack Snaw Al Clel Coulson Cedar Rapids Roy Argo Melrose Josephine Moffitt Mystic Rubye Brees Wanda Murdy Albia Irene Fowler Guy Argo Maravia and teacher Kenneth Barghahn Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nook
Angel
Leo Kaster
Delmar Kingery
Gertrude Green
Clermont
Town
Rudee
Pence
Burlingame
Calif
Kenneth Veach
Rockford
Keith Kennedy
Phoenix
Ariz
Lester ‘Polson
Dorothy Rhee
San Diego
Donald Gardner
Yakima
Wash
Doris Schreiner
Moville
Iowa
Dale Caris
Sioux City
Caroline Luke Smith
Fulton
Harold Hawk
Goodyear
Leo Easter
Afton
Hiatt Selby
Mack Snaw
Clel Coulson
Cedar Rapids
Roy Argo
Melrose
Josephine Moffitt
Mystic
Rubye Brees
Wanda Murdy
Albia
Irene Fowler
Guy Argo
Ma‘ravia
Kenneth Barghahn
Knoxville
4 H Talent and Grooming Show July 10 4 H talent event
The 4 H Talent and Grooming Show will be held at 8 00 p m on July 30 during the county fair in the rodeo arena. Entries come from 4 H clubs countywide and sub committees led by named chairs have organized tickets publicity talent construction grooming stage and other duties. Four members from across the county will participate and invite parents leaders and all interested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Woodin
Dixie Brosher
Jane Ann McElvain
Larry Mallett
Grace Tucker
Patty Blarton
Bonnie McElvain
Wendell Trimble
Doyle Hampton
Becky Wilson
Mary Jo Wilson
Mary Sue Moffitt
Rita Beaty
Earl Boyer
Alfred Bauman
Paul Burns
Courtney Siglin
Leon Thanke
Carl Walker
Terry McElwain
Ron Bailey
Mildred Starcar
Hazel Gordon
Connie Roblenz
Connie Close
George Valentine
Jim Irelan
Ralph Spencer
Hampton
Norris Price
Visit Brings Arizona Couple to Moravia Cemetery
Mr and Mrs Austin Jay of Bisbee Arizona paused in Moravia Sunday during a trip from New York and Washington DC to call at the former home of his grandparents and visit their graves in Moravia Cemetery They also greeted old acquaintances Mr and Mrs Guy Johnson of San Antonio Texas who stayed for a vacation visit with Mr and Mrs Gus Pfannebecker and Mr and Mrs Freeman Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Jay
Bisbee Ariz
New York
Washington D. C
Moravia
Austin Jay Sr
Jon
Guy Johnson
San Antonio
Texas
Gus Pfannebecker
Freeman Johnson
Card of Thanks from Verna McAniach
Mrs Verna McAniach expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards letters flowers and gifts received during hospital stays in Centerville and Ottumwa. She thanks Rev Coleman and everyone who called during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Ottumwa
Rev, Coleman
Verna McAniach
Thankfulness for kindness after our loss and illness
Mike Koffman Thomas and Paul and families thank relatives for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and sorrow. They bless each person, naming Mr and Mrs Michael Koffman and family, Mr and Mrs Jobo Koffman, Mr and Mrs Billy Myers, Mr and Mrs Alex Koffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Koffman
Thomas
Paul
Michael Koffman
Jobo Koffman
Billy Myers
Alex Koffman
Churches First Christlin Church Sunday Schedule
The Churches First at Christlin Church hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and service at 10 30 a m with communion and sermon. Wednesday afternoon event at the church. Mrs Birdie listed as superintendent.
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Christlin
Birdie’ Main
Evangelical United Brethren and area churches announce services
Church notices list Rev. J A Oyden and Rev J A Qaden with Sunday School at 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Iconium and Grace, Grace Methodist, Wesley Chapel plans including MYF meetings, Bible study, and prayer. Dr. Leslie Ross from Nashville highlighted as speaker at multiple services. Junior and senior youth groups plan swimming party and city park events throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Oyden
Varl Vandante
Supl
Kermit Gladfetder
Y. F
Iconium Methodist Church
J. A. Qaden
James Calhoun
Kermit Gladfelder
W.S.C S
Grace Methodist Church
Elton’ D. Coleman Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Leslie Ross
Nashville
Tenn
First Church
Centerville
Mqravia
Ben Woodward
Goldet Age Manor
County Farm
United Methodist Witness
Hi Myf
Sefior Hi Mys
City Park
United Methodist Witness Program Planned For Year
Thirteen Appanoose County Methodist churches unite this summer and fall in a joint witness program with survey visitation preaching evangelism led by the General Board of Evangelism in Nashville Tennessee. The plan begins Sunday evening at First Methodist Cen terville with Dr Leelie Ross planning conference. Rev Harold Rogers trains for county survey Aug 23 and Rev Vance Archer conducts Visitation Evangelism Workshop Sept 27. Simultaneous preaching missions run Oct 11 16 with Rev Joe Hale coordinating. Co chairmen are Senator Joe Wilson Unionville and Rev Elton D Coleman Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
General Board of Evangelism
Nashville
Vance Archer
Joe Hale
Joe Wilson
Unionville
Elton D. Coleman
Moravia
C W F Meets Thursday With Mrs Maude Coltrain
The Christmas Women’s Fellowship met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Maude Coltrain’s home for their regular monthly gathering. President Mrs. Coltrain opened with a poem read by the group, worship led by Mrs. Winnie DuVall, and a study on Latin American missions ending with the C W F benediction. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCumber of Bowling Green Ohio visited Mrs. Maude Caltra and overnighted with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coltrain while en route to Denver to see Harve McCumber’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Women's Fellowship
Maude Coltrain
Coltrain
Birdie Main
Winnie DuVall
Jim McCumber
Bowling Green
Ohio
Maude Caltra
Kenneth Coltrain
Harve McCumber
Denver
Colo
Veterans hospital thanks from Eldred Eaves and family
Eldred Eaves thanks neighbors and friends for cards and kindnesses while he was a patient at the Veterans hospital, expressing gratitude to those who supported his family during his illness and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Hospital
Eldred Eaves
Engagement of Martha Ann Sinclair to Gary Jay Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Sinclair announce the engagement of Martha Ann Sinclair to Gary Jay Anderson of Ames and Sioux Rapids. Martha Ann is a 1963 Moravia High School graduate employed at Hy Vee No. 2 in Ames. Gary Jay is a 1962 Sioux Rapids High School graduate employed at Mikes Body and Frame Shop in Ames. Wedding planned for August 23 at First Christian Church Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewayne Sinclair
Blakesburg
Martha Ann
Gary Jay Anderson
Orville M. Anderson
Sioux Rapids
Miss Sinclair
Moravia High School
Hy Vee No. 2
Ames
Mr. Anderson
Sioux Rapids High School
Mikes Body and Frame Shop
First Christian Church
Albia
Cox Reunion Held Sunday
The annual Cox reunion was held Sunday July 19 with a cooperative dinner at noon. Present were many Cox relatives from Ottumwa Albia Des Moines and Des Moines area including Frank Cox Dana Kaster Carl Cox Barbara Brock and Hugh Crawley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Frank Cox
Orel Kaster
Dana Kaster
Joe Kaster
Wayne Foster
Marcia Sue
Pamela
Paula
Sondra
Christine
Ottumwa
Carl Cox
Bill Robinson
Billy Robinson
Everett Long
Barbara
Shirley
Linda
Patricia
Mark
Albia
Burdette Cox
Roweng
Nyle
Jimmy Logan
Dale Cox
Bryan
Marla Kay
Rex Angel
Howard Brock
Laurence Cox
Randy
Bud Cox
Fred
Debra
Hugh Crawley
Noah Davis
Sherrard
Russell Easter
Ronnie West
Des Moines
Centerville Dinner Guests Include Regional Residents
Mrs. Garland Houser and daughter Mrs. Wilbur Rush with Jim and Kay Lynn of Centerville joined by her mother Mrs. Charles Coffin and Clell for Thursday dinner. Supper also hosted Mr. and Mrs. Roy Donahoo of Yukom Oklahoma and Mrs. Hazel Thorne of Batavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Houser
Wilbur Rush
Jim
Kay Lynn
Centerville
Charles Coffin
Clell
Roy Donahoo
Yukom
Okla
Hazel Thorne
Batavia
Class of 1959 reunion to be held August 2
The Moravia 1959 graduates plan a reunion on August 2 at Moravia Park with a picnic. Each attendee should bring a picnic basket while drinks will be provided. Families and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Park
Class of '54 Reunion Planned for Moravia
The class of 1954 holds a reunion on Sunday July 26 with a basket dinner at noon at the Moravia community building. All classmates are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Tisue Reunion Set for Moravia Park Sunday
The 'Tisue reunion will be held at Moravia park on Sunday July 26 with a basket dinner at 12 30 p m Dorviby Vance presiding as president attendees welcome to gather for fellowship and old memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisue
Moravia Park
Dorviby Vance
Second Well Drilling Fails to Meet Town Water Demand
The town’s second well near the bank of the high school building again failed to yield sufficient water. Drillers plan a third well in the northwest corner of Moravia Park downtown to seek a reliable supply.
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Moravia Park
Services Are Today For Mrs L Perry
Mrs Leonard Perry born near Iconium died at Monroe county hospital Albia after five weeks illness. Born April 27 1891 daughter of Emma Jane Kincada and Cornelius Nash married Sept 15 1909. Survived by husband four children four grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters and sister in law. Funeral 2 00 p m Turner funeral home officiated by Rev Donald Plum. Interment Moravia Hilcrest cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Perry
Iconium
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Emma Jane Kincada
Cornelius Nash
Leonard R. Perry
Dale Perry
Raymond Perry
Moravia
Elbert Perry
Albia Rt. 2
George Hellyer
Dell Jennings
Edna Nash
Des Moines
Charles Nash
Turner Funeral Home
Donald Plum
Moravia Hilcrest
Turner Reunion Held Sunday at Albia Park
The 37th Turner reunion met July 19 at Albia city park with 60 attendees. Ralph Turner elected president and Mary Gillaspie secretary after grace and a noon basket dinner. Committees named for grounds and table duties. extensive list of attendees from Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Turner
Hattie Miller
Everett EB. Turner
Pearle Free
Fern Callen
Glen Turner
Marc Lingworth
Albia
Wayne Thompson
Bruce
Marela
Constance
Edward McCord
Paul Turner
Moravia
Wayne McKee
Beth
Greg
Indianola
Dean Grosscup
Kevin
Springfield
Charles Custer
Mark
Randalia
Iowa
Fred Holler
Billy
April
el Paso
Texas
Grover Gilaspie
Pulaski
John Gillaspie
Kimberly
Kirksville
Rebecca
Michael
Joyce Gillaspie
Cedar Rapids
Lowell Turner
Oskaloosa
James McCard
Kay and
Keith
Mystic
Nellie Thompson
Iconium
Rex Rusk
Nancy
Stevie
Des Moines
Lloyd Bennett
Bussey
Raymond Coughlin
Mickey
Ottumwa
Pearl _Kelsey
Hampton
Shanghai Club Meeting Notes and Local Visit
The Shanghai club met Wednesday July 15 with Addie Sheldon. Present were Doris Christy Barbara Patty Paul Lorraine Rinehart Mike Jimmy Sheila Nancy Hawk Laura Laird Hazel Rinehart Amy Hiner Dorothy Calhoun Elaine Joyce Carol Nellie Thompson Mary Jo Sheldon Linda Jimmy Sheldon. Refreshments were served and embroidering done. Nancy Hawk won the guess what. Next club meeting August 18 with Nancy Hawk in the afternoon. Family visits included Kay Herron leaving for student nurse work in Phoenix after a two week visit. Harold Hawk and daughters Joanne and Colleen from Goodyear, Arizona visiting Centerville relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Addie Sheldon
Doris N. Christy
Barbara
Patty
Paul
Lorraine Rinehart
Mike
Jimmy
Sheila
Nancy Hawk
Laura Laird
Hazel Rinehart
Amy Hiner
Dorothy Calhoun
Doris Christy
Elaine
Joyce
Carol
Nellie Thompson
Mary Jo Sheldon
Linda
Jimmy Sheldon
Jim Herron
Kay Herron
Phoenix
Arizona
Gurses
Harold Hawk
Joanne
Colleen
Goodyear
Gary O'Conner
Centerville
G. Hawk
Moravia School Budget Requests 214 191 Increase
The Moravia school budget asks for 214 191 in tax support, up from 189 684 last year, an increase of 24 507. The rise is mainly for teachers salaries with an added industrial arts teacher and other raises. Superintendent A R Fenton notes possible absence of a jointly hired Cuban Spanish teacher due to family conditions in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
A. R. Fenton
Moulton
Cuba
Florida
Garden Club Breakfast in Moravia Park Shelter
Sixteen Moravia Garden Club members met for breakfast at 9 30 A M in Moravia Park Shelter House. Anna Rogers and Mrs Harley Tis led, roll call asked guests to name an insect friend or foe in their garden, Mrs Lee Hiatt stood in for president Mrs Art Fox. Mrs Ivan Harsh spoke on agriculture and Mrs James Schupp discussed the Wildflower Twa ny Day Lily. An arrangement workshop, led by Mrs Max Me Donough, produced nine flower arrangements. Ira Boyer announced flower show arrangements and called a meeting for later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ira Boyer
Legion Auxiliary Officers Installed At July Meeting
The Ameri can Legion Auxiliary held its July meeting at the post home with Mrs. Clarence Johnson presiding. Reports were given and officers were installed by Mrs. John Veach. Members were reminded of Bertha Manity’s birthday on July 27 and to send a card. Refreshments were served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Audiliary
Post Home
Clarence Johnson
Harold Hudgens
John Veaech
Leonard Palmer
Taeda
Bertha Manity
Genevieve Morgan
Maude Coffin
Hazel Cooper
Bridal Shower Honors Connie Walter
A bridal shower for Connie Walter was hosted Saturday at the Methodist church parlors by her aunts. Guests included cousin Mrs. Paul Gosselin of Plainfield, Conn. The couple will wed August 1 at Little Brown Church in the Vale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Walter
Marvin Gardner
Harry Phillips
Maurice Walter
Sylvan van Dorin
John Wilson
Paul Gosselin
Plainfield, Conn
Walter l
Jim Knapp
Little Brown Church
the Vale
Two-County Republican Women Meeting Here
The Appanoose and Monroe county Republican Women's clubs plan a combined meeting Monday evening July 21 at 7:00 in Moravia Park. If bad weather, the Moravia Community Building will be used. County and state office candidates will attend. All Republican women are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appauvoose
Monroe County
Republcan Women's Club
Moravia
Raymond Lockman Buys Anna Smith Property at Moravia Square
Mr and Mrs Raymond Lockman have purchased the late Anna Smith property on the southwest corner of the Moravia square and will move there this fall They bought it from Paul Wilson who had purchased it this spring at the sale of the home The Lockmans will remodel and redecorate before moving
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lockman
Anna Smith
Moravia Square
Paul Wilson
Mikels Welcomes Daughter Datty Jo at St Joseph Centerville
Mr and Mrs Curtis Mikels announce the birth of a daughter on July 19 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. The newborn named Datty Jo weighed pounds and ounces at birth, adding joy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Mikels
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Datty Jo
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Monroe
Fair
Raymond Ashby
Mee Serene Arta
Lanny Joe Crawford
Birmingham
Moravian School
Missouri State Teachers College
Clarence Consolidated Schools
United Methodist
C.W.F
Judy van Dorin
Glen van Dorin
Judy
Carson Mericle
Doyle Mericle
Nashua
Tisue Reunion
L. Perry
Garden Club
Legion Auxiliary
Flight
Stork
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