Moravia FFA Boys Exhibit At Local Fairs
Moravia FFA members display entries at Appanoose county fair with Greg Mobley showing 3 steers 2 heifers Charolais Chuck Moore Angus steer Carson Miller market litter 6 pigs 2 singles 1 pen Craig Miller welding tandem trailer Cecil Cooper spreader hog house runners for moving hog house. Next week at Monroe county fair Moravia exhibitors Donnie Bolin Angus steer market lamb Mike Tomlin 2 Hereford beef heifers 2 Suffolk yearling rams pen of 3 lambs and 2 individual lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Ffa
FFA
Appanoose
Moravia
Jerry Roblenz
Greg Mobley
Chuck Moore
Carson Miller
Craig Miller
Cecil Cooper
Albla
Monroe County
Donnie Bolin
Mike Tomlin
Cornfield Clinic To Be Wednesday July 29 at Moravia High
A cornfield clinic is planned for Wednesday July 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Moravia high school farm. Topics include tissue analysis tests tillage practice comparisons chemical insect and weed control fertility programs and plant populations. Three tillage methods will be shown with a 13 acre field in sections. FS seed specialist Tom Svien and experts Walt Younker Paul Wilson and Jerry Boblenz will assist attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Tom Svien
Walt Younker
Paul Wilson
Jerry Boblenz
Don Pettibone Injured by Farm Mower Bar
Don Pettibone sustained a wrist injury when the mower bar fell on his left wrist tearing tendons. He was taken to Centerville hospital Sunday evening and released Tuesday evening. The incident prompted remark that the watch on his wrist limited further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Pettibone
Centerville Hospital
Udell Neighbors Club Holds Centerville Park Picnic
The Udell Helping Neighbors club gathered at Centerville park on Sunday noon July 19 for a picnic with members families and guests. Attendees enjoyed abundant food and an afternoon of visiting and watching the nearby swimming pool activities near the shelter house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell Helping Neighbors Club
Centerville
Centerville Park
Mrs Dessie Starr Killed In California Auto Crash
Mr and Mrs Ivan Walter and Mrs Marve Lockman with Kathy flew from Des Moines Monday to Antioch California after the death of Dessie Starr in a California auto accident. Mr Starr was seriously injured and hospitalized. the Starrs were en route to Iowa when the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Walter
Marve Lockman
Kathy
Des Moines
Antioch
Calif
Walter
Lockman
Dessie Starr
California
Mr. Starr
Starrs
Iowa
Local News: James Easter Transferred Between Hospitals
James Easter is moved from Abia hospital to Ottumwa hospital for further treatment. Miss Jackie Fox and Miss Missie Walker of Tama and Toledo Heights spend the week with Sallie Avera. Bob Van Dorin visits the Butler and Mike family in Fairfield this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Easter
Abia Hospital
Ottumwa Hospital
Jackie Fox
Missie Walker
Tama
Toledo Heights
Sallie Avera
Bob van Dorin
Richard Butler
Mike
Fairfield
Soldier Returns on Leave From Germany to Missouri
SP-4 Ronald E. Boyer arrived home July 14 from Heidelberg Germany to spend a one month leave with family and friends He will attend summer school at Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville Mo to complete his master's degree in guidance counseling Upon graduation he will return to Heidelberg Germany for the remainder of his army service obligation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald E. Boyer
Heidelberg
Germany
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Glen Hiatt Lying At Shenandoah Roadside Death
Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt received word Tuesday of the sudden death of Glen Hiatt of Shenandoah found beside a rural road near their farm. He leaves wife Pearl a son Billy and many relatives. Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at the Shenandoah Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hiatt
Shenandoah
Lee Hiatt
Cady Luses Observe Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs Cady Luse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family at the Carriage Light Inn. The golden cake was baked by Grace Whitehead Veneta Tubaugh Carolyn Van Dorin and Hilda Walter. Relatives present included children George McDonald Ron Woodward and others with grandchildren and great grandchildren present. one granddaughter Bobbie Joy Tucker and family sent remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cady Luse
Carriage Light Inn
Grace Whitehead
Venetah Tubaugh
Carolyn van Dorin
Hilda Walter
George McDonald
Kansas City
Ron Woodward
Moravia
Ronald Overturf
Centerville
Des Moines
George Woodward
Barbara McDonald
Mike McDonald
Pamela
Greg
Peggy Overturf
Bobbie Joy
Lee Tucker
United States Air Force
St. Louis
Karen Tucker
Mr and Mrs Luse Thankful for Kind Gifts and Remembrances
Mr and Mrs Luse express gratitude to friends for flowers gifts letters cards and remembrances that helped make their day a joyful occasion and share appreciation for the considerate gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Luse
Rick Johnson Returns Home From Davis County Hospital
Rick Johnson came home Monday after a ten day stay at Davis county hospital in Bloomfield. Evening activities included visits and dinners with Perry and other local residents. The gathering covered several households and extended to nearby Cedar Rapids visitors over the weekend.
Monrde Busy Maidens Club Tour Amana Colonies
The Monrde Busy Maidens H club visited Amana Colonies with stops at Amana Woolen Mills Amana Kitchen copper shop and bakery Museum of Amana History and Preserved Amana Home and Museum in Homestead Meals were taken at Colony Inn and a dinner at the restaurant. Participants included Diane Rogers Jean Ann Rouse Wanda and Jean McFarland Doris Chelasi Sally Avera Jame Judy Zajec Brenda Judgson Mariya Shelquist and Darlene Rogers Martha Shelquist. reporter Murihyu Shelguist covered the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrde
Amana
Middle
Amapa
Iaw
Homestead
Diane Rogers
Jean Ann Rouse
Wanda
Jean McFarland
Doris Chelasi
Sally Avera
Jame
Judy Zajec
Brenda Judgson
Mariya Shel
Moravia Sees New Business Open, One Closes This Week
Moravia gains a new business as McDonoughs Gambie Store and Ginny’s Corner take over the front of the Moravia locker plant. Eldred Eaves closes the Moravia locker plant and will drive a school bus and butcher at Hiatt packing near Rathbun. Judy Ballanger opens Flowerland in the former Moravia telephone building southwest of the bank, taking over the former Virginia McDonough flowers operation.
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Moravia
Eldred Eaves
McDonough
Gambie
Ginny's Corner
Eaves
Hiatt
Rathbun
Judy Ballanger
Moravia Telephone
Virginia McDonough
Moravia Bluebird Junior Garden Club Meeting Recap
Moravia Bluebird Junior Garden Club met at the Community building on a Wednesday afternoon for its regular session led by president Judy Stocker. Members answered roll with flower show entries, discussed previous minutes, and reported on the litterbug contest won by Marcia Wilson first and Jane Martin second.
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Moravia
Marcia Wilson
Jane Martin
Coop
Ivan Harsh
Paula Cridlebaugh
Browns Attend Funeral Monday in Knoxville
Mr and Mrs Russell Brown attended the funeral of Verna Turter Monday afternoon in Knoxville. The item lists various social visits and gatherings by local residents including the Christy, Dicks, Whitehead, Dunham, and Dick families, with travel to Rathbun Lake and Des Moines noted among the weekend events. Jennifer Dunham visited grandparents for a week amid other relatives’ appearances.
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Esburg Newz
Dick Brown
Russell Brown
VernaTurter
Knoxville
Wayne Christy
Joyce
Carol
Edith Callen
Fonda Dicks
Sally Martin
Rathbun Lake
Ruby
Maude Whitehead
Sibyl Whitehead
Larry Whitehead
Doug
B. F. Whitehead
Floyd Allem
Moravia
Eddyville
Fred Christy
Raymond Perry
Emily Thompson
Albia
Pickering
Hiatts Injured in Interstate Accident Near Sylvis
Wir and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt were injured in an auto crash on Interstate 80 near Sylvis on Monday July 13. Their car was a total loss. Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel were with them but unharmed. The Hiatt’s were treated for bruises and cuts in Sylvis and were brought home by Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel on Wednesday July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wir
Ernest Hiatt
Totel
Sylvis
Guy McDanel
Hiatts
Michigan
Interstate 80
Hiatt
Clair McDanel
Moravia Girls Close Softball Season With 14 4 Record
Moravia high school girls fall to Eddyville 9 3 to finish the season at 14 4. Seniors Beth Steenhoek and Lou Ellen Rowley played their final game. Both teams tied three runs in the second inning, then Eddyville exploded for six in the extra frame as Moravia failed to score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Eddyville
MHS
Beth Steenhoek
Lou Ellen Rowley
MHL
Moravia Boosterettes Plan 125 Year Celebration in 1976
Moravia Boosterettes met at the Community building after supper served by the Rebekah lodge. They discussed Moravia’s history and a 125 year celebration in 1976, the U S bicentennial year. A Welcome Service report was given. Next meeting August 13 at 6 PM to Lake Rathbun for a sack picnic and boating.
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Moravia
Moravia Boosterettes
Rebekah Lodge
United States
Lake Rathbun
Weekend Visitors Gather at Cedar Rapids and Nearby Homes
Weekend callers at the Mearl Walter home included Marvin Gardner, the Mi halovich family, Paul Witt and kin, Chris Bogert, Flo Hiner and Delmar, visiting Mildred Himer and Arnold Jayne in Cedar Rapids. Marie and Annette Van Dorin joined Mearl Walter to Centerville Saturday. others attended a Kansas City baseball game Thursday evening. Siverly of Quincy, Siverly is Tadlock cousin, visited Grant Tadlock Monday. Alex Macy of Manhattan came Saturday to see his son Alex and family. Mrs. Alex Macy and infant were moved from St Joseph hospital to their home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walter
Marvin Gardner
Paul Mihalovich
Paul Witt
Chris Bogert
Flo Hiner
Delmar
Mildred Himer
Arnold
Jayne
Cedar Rapids
Marie
Annette van Dorin
Centerville
Duane Steenhoek
Daryl
Jerry
Martin
Carl Tisue
Alan
Kansas City
Melvin Siverly
Quincy, W
Grant Tadlock
Siverly
Tadlock
Alex Macy
Manhattan
Alex
St. Joseph Hospital
News of Interest From Hiattsville
Mrs Wayne McDanel reports attendance at WSCS hosted by Mrs Helen Price and notes neighborly visits. Debra McDanel remains a Monroe County Hospital patient with family visiting. Several Daniels and Dooley family members share weekend calls and dinners across Bloomfield Booneville Des Moines and local homes.
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Hiattsville
Wayne McDanel
Juanita Dooley
Evelyn Daniels
Edrie Phillips
WSCS
Helen Price
Jack Long
Vnessa
Bill Long
Debra MecDanel
Monroe County Hospital
Bobby
Lawrence
Kevin Daniels
Roger Zatz
Rick Johnson
Bloomfield Hospital
Colin
Thank You Note From Rick Johnson
Rick Johnson expresses gratitude for the GIS, letters, cards and visits received during his hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Johnson
Moravia Little League All Stars in Tourney
Moravia's Little League All Stars enter tournament play against Davis County at Chariton at 7 00 p m Wednesday coached by Ron Van Zante and Larry Brooks A win would set up a game with Centerville All-Stars at Albia Friday Centerville beat Albia All-Stars 11 0
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Moravia
Little League All Stars
Davis County
Chariton
Ron van Zante
Larry Brooks
Centerville
Albia
Moravia Area Church Schedules Summer Worship Lineup
Salem United Methodist and Iconium United Methodist outline weekly services with 8, 9:30 or 11 oclock worship times and Bible study. The Nazarene and Grace Circuit list Sunday School, worship hours, and midweek prayer meetings. Grace at Fairview features 8:00 and 10:30 services with a guest pastor from Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
Deadrick
Guy Argo
Iconium United Methodist
Beedrick
Donald Whitehead
Salem
Moravia
Church of the Nazarene Bay
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Grace
Fairview
Grace John Guthray
Donald Thrash
First Baptist Church of
Centerville
Walt Younker
Wesley Chapel Service Guest Speaker and Coupons Notice
The 10:30 a.m. service will feature guest speaker Thomas Hersey of Moravia. Special Notice asks members to bring Betty Crocker coupons for Project Retta and turn them in to the Grace WSCS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster
Thomas Hersey
Moravia
Betty Crocker
Retta
Grace Wscs
Dr. Bill Olson Rites Held in California
Obituary notice reports Dr. Bill Olson died July 9. Born June 17, 1903 in Sioux City, he was married to Irene Fix. Rev. Richard Sneed officiated. burial followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
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Bill Olson
Sioux City
Irene Fix
Richard Sneed
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Los Angeles
Calif
FFA Members Meet at Lake Wapello Friday
Twenty eight Moravia FFA members enjoyed a swimming party at Lake Wapello last Friday evening July 17. A bus left from the high school at 6 30 p m taking members to the lake where they were joined by others who drove directly to the lake. After an hours swimming the regular July FFA meeting was held in the park. Plans discussed included a summer trip to an FFA rodeo at Lake City August 15 and entries for county fairs state fair ushers and livestock assistant superintendents construction of direction signs to Lake Rathbun and a welding contest at the Appanoose county fair plus an August watermelon feed.
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Moravia Ffa
Lake Wapello
FFA
Lake City
Lake Rathbun
Appanoose
Major Leffler Receives Army Commendation Medal
Major Samuel Leffler of Blakesburg earned the Army Commendation Medal while serving with the 1st Signals near Long Binh Vietnam. He is an executive officer of the 36th Signal Battalion within the brigade's 2nd Signal Group and has earned three Bronze Star Medals and his 12th Air Medal.
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Awmy
Samuel Leffler
Blakesburg
1St Signals
Long Binh
Vietnam
Former Resident Dr Richard Sneed Accepts National Church Position
Former Moravia resident Dr Richard Sneed has accepted appointment as minister at large for the Church of Religious Science based in Los Angeles. The move follows a long career in Methodism and leadership roles in California Masonry, with lectures and writings featured in major magazines.
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Richard Sneed
National Church
J. Richard Sneed
Moravia
United Church of Religious Science
Ernest Holmes
Ballentine Henley
California College of Medicine
Irvine
Church of Religious Science
Sneed
Melborne
Australia
Grinnell College
Boston University
Boston University Graduate School
Richland
Iowa
First Methodist Church
Shenandoah
Court Street
Rockford
Illinois
First Methodist Church of
Los Angeles
Whittier
Richard M. Nixon
California
Science of Mind
Religious Science Church
International
West 6Th Street
Dr. Sneed
George T. Carson
Drake Ave
Centerville
Savings and Loan Associations
J. B. Sneed
Elizabeth Sneed
Peoria
Inois
American Legion Auxiliary July Meeting Recap
The Ameri can Legion Auxiliary held its July meeting at the post home with 11 members and one guest. Mrs. Garnet Brain led the business session. Reports came from the courtesy chairman and ways and means. A thank you was read from Mrs. Helma Tisue. Volunteers to write Bertha Manley were named for specific months by several members. A report on the state convention was given by several officers. Refreshments were provided by three members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Garnet Brain
Ways and
Helma Tisue
Bertha Manley
Harold Hudgens
Jay Qehler
Blanche Kincade
Michael Koffman
Hudgens
Kincade
Don Bolin
Wendell Murdy
John Kelley
Paul Spencer Jr
Junior Girl Scout News from Troop 132 Picnic Hike Plans
Troop 132 members and leaders Shirley Lockman and Bobbi Woodin biked to Jack McDonough farm for a picnic lunch as 20 girls nearly complete their cycle lists badge. On July 15, 14 girls with Audrey Avera hiked back roads to the Avera home for Smores and Kool-Aid. Next meeting likely just before school starts, possibly an overnight.
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Troop 132
Shirley Lockman
Bobbi Woodin
Jack McDonough
Audrey Avera
Avera
Woodins Coulsons Honored at Grace Church July 15
About 65 attended Grace WSCS sponsored church wide coop supper on Wednesday evening July 15 to honor the Woodin and Coulson families. Hostesses were Icel Broshar Ruth Wilson Verva McDonough Genevieve Morgan and Margaret Turner.
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Grace Wscs
Woodin
Boyer Picnic at Centerville Park This Sunday
The E. H. Boyer family picnic is announced for Centerville city park on Sunday July 26 with dinner at 7 PM. Goldie Weston assisted with the notice.
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E. H. Boyer
Centerville
Moravia Garden Club Meets with Mrs Mem on July 29
The Moravia Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Alice Mem on Wednesday July 29. Members may call 3450 for road directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Alice Mem
Substitute for coach leads to win in Davis County clash
A substitute was put in for Coach Alex Macy when his girls faced Davis County in a tournament game. An urgent call sent Macy to the hospital maternity ward where Mrs. Macy gave birth to a son. The team returned home with a 10-2 victory.
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Alex Macy
Davis County
Macy
Newborns Born in Numa Centerville and Area
Mr and Mrs Jerry Marshall of Numa announce daughter Kathryn Mae born July 15 weighing 6 lb 14 oz. Grandparents Frank Marshall Erec Main Helma Tisue. Mr and Mrs Alex Macy announce son Robert William born July 18 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Parents Mr and Mrs W Brownfield announce daughter Ena Hilary born July 2 in Area. Donnie Self and spouse announce daughter born July 18 at Stuspilus weighing 7 lb 7 oz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Marshall
Numa
Kathryn Mae
Frank Marshall
Erec Main
Helma Tisue
Alex Macy
St. Joseph Hospital
Centervile
Robert William
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Cornfield Clinic
Cady Luses
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
S. W. Dayton
Perry
Loren Walter
Jim Knapp
Delmar Dowds
Mina Dowd
Tna Miller
Fannie Cailen
Erma Luse
Cary McCoy
Jes Club News
Monroe
Moravia Bluebird Junior Garden Club
Truxno Dickss
Craver’s Point
Everette Agans
Johnnie Spencer
Roy Argo
Gene McGuire
Humestun
Truxton Dicks Hore
Jimmie Sheldon
Steve Hut
Appanoose County Fair
Fit
Junie Laws
Paul Dicks
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Fairview Church
Major Leffler
Junior Girl Scout News
BOYER
Goldie Weston
Garden Club
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