Mobleys Win Reserve in Open Division at National Beef Show
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mobley of Moravia placed three entries in Cedar Rapids National Beef Show with 2nd 7th and 11th among 90 entries. They earned $500 from the American Charolais Association for the reserve championship with a 3/4 Charolais crossbred steer carcass and displayed three cattle with live weights around 920 pounds and carcass weights near 620 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Mobley
Moravia
Cedar Rapids
Mobleys
Charolais Assa
Moravia Little League All Stars win district tournament
Moravia Little League All-Star team won the district tournament with 8-2 over Davis County 6-4 over Monroe County and 4-1 over Lucas County. Jess Uhlenhake pitched 1 hit games in two wins while Roy Tarbell pitched in the Davis County contest. Allen Paris, handicapped with one arm, made four catches two hits two runs and stole home. They were set to play Je-Wa-Ke in the district final rounds in Ottumwa Wednesday evening weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ottumwa
Davis County
Monroe County
Lucas County
Jefferson
Wapello
Keokuk
Jess Uhlenhake
Eya
Centerville
Roy Tarbell
Focal
Little Allen Paris
Card of Thanks for hospital visitors and helpers
Lloyd Mobley expresses gratitude for cards letters and calls during hospital stay and thanks Rev Woodin for visits. Special thanks go to Robbie Clark Clel McDanel Vic Zintz and Lennie Stewart for help at home. Deep appreciation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Woodin
Robbie Clark
Clel McDanel
Vic Zintz
Lennie Stewart
Lloyd Mobley
DuValls Relatives Move From Korea to Newton
Five members of Mrs. Bill DuVall’s family arrive from Korea to settle in Newton. The newcomers include her mother two brothers one sister and her husband. A cooperative dinner Sunday introduced the relatives to local kin. Attending from here were several DuValls and related families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill DuVall
Newton
Korea
Cancer book presented to Moravia Library
Gladys Harsh, a board member of the Appa Roose County Cancer Society, presented the autobiography Why Me by William Gorgan to the Moravia Public Library on Saturday afternoon. The Cancer Society hopes residents read the inspiring life story of faith and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Moravia Public Library
Gladys
Appa Roose County Cancer Society
William Gorgan
Cancer Society
Stocker Reunion Draws Moravia Group Sunday
The Stocker reunion occurred Sunday July 13 at Moravia park with attendees from Moravia Woodward Ottumwa Centerville and Forest City among others. Guests included John Johnson Armeda Main and many family members.
Local family vacation reports and birthday note
Mr and Mrs Bill Lockman and their daughters returned Sunday from a week of sightseeing in Dodge City Kansas the Colorado mountains and Buffalo Bills homes at North Platte Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Ted Campbell hosted dinner guests Saturday including Mr and Mrs Carl Reno Carla Lisa and Marchelle Walter. Mr and Mrs Ray Charity visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs James Easter in Bonaparte. It was her father s 85th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Lockman
Dodge City
Kansas
Mountains
Colorado
Buffalo Bill
North Platt
Nebraska
Ted Campbell
Carl Reno
Carla
Lisa
Marchelle Walter
Ray Charity
James Easter
Bonaparte
Girl Scouts to Show Hobbies July 28
Girl Scout Troop 132 met July 21 with 23 present. Betty Hall spoke on her pet badge. Next Monday July 28 the girls will display hobbies with an open house from 3 45 to 4 30 for visitors. Seventeen new scouts join from Brownies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Hall
Centerville Girls Win Local Track Meet Amid Strong Moravia Placing
Centerville won the Saturday girls track meet with 213 points, Moravia totaling 119. Ottumwa, Albia, and Oskaloosa entrants achieved several top finishes across age groups, with Maxine Swayzee of Ottumwa sweeping the 50 yd hurdles and multiple sprints in the 14 & over division. Next up is the state junior girls Olympic meet on Saturday July 26 here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Moravia
Ottumwa
Maxine Swayzee
Kim Crego
Darcy Crego
Becky Pearson
Lyinda Newhbauer
E. Owen
Vickey Henkle
D. Kaster
D. Fosenberg
T. Glascock
M. Baughman
A. Cortesio
M. Kauzlarich
J. Starcevich
S. Kopotich
J. Heuseinkweld
G. Cortes
Jodi Sharp
Debbie Sylvaia
DeHoet
Kaster
Valerie Way
Lori Kauzlarich
Lynn Myers
Albia
Kristy Rozenbaum
Oskaloosa
Peggy Valentine
Mary Neubauer
Shari Easter
Jane
Judy Zajec
Joyce McDanel
Donna Wilson
Brenda Johnson
Elaine Rogers
Danette Rogers
Quaker Oats, Co
Floyd Paxston Admitted After Stroke at University Hospital
Floyd Paxston, who suffered a stroke in July, has entered University Hospital in Iowa City on Saturday with pneumonia. He is assigned to room S-413.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Paxston
University Hospital
Iowa City
Boyer Reunion At Centerville City Park
The annual E. H. Boyer reunion will be held at Centerville City Park on Sunday July 27 with a basket dinner at noon. All friends and relatives invited.
Rites Held for Lizzie Van Dorin 94 in Moravia
Lizzie Van Dorin born August 27 1874 in Appanoose county died July 17 1969 at Monroe county hospital Albia aged 94 years 10 months 20 days. She married Charles Van Dorin March 18 1898 producing five children. Funeral held Sunday at Turner Funeral Home with Donald Plum in charge. Burial Moravia cemetery. Surviving: son Arthur Van Dorin daughter Cecil Matherly 14 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren 13 great great grandchildren. Charles and several children preceded her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth van Dorin
James
Lelia Funkhouser Foster
Appanoose County
Monroe County
Albia
Charles van Dorin
Mr. van Dorin
Moravia
Christian Church of
Charles
Clyde Leroy
Harold
Letha
Arthur van Dorin
Cecil Matherly
Turner Funeral Home
Donald Plum
Community thanks for support during time of sorrow
The Matherly Van Dorin Hiatt and Van Dorin families thank neighbors and friends for food flowers and kindness after a recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Plum Mr and Mrs Kenneth Geyer American Legion Auxiliary Dr Avera and Monroe County Hospital nurses. Your generosity will be remembered by Mr and Mrs Roy Matherly and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum
Kenneth Geyer
American Legion Auxiliary
Avera
Monroe County Hospital
Roy Matherly
Arthur van Dorin
Bobby Hiatt
Opal van Dorin
Foster Family Visits and Hospitalized Relative
Mr and Mrs Robert Foster spent Sunday with her father Clyde Mc Kern in Centerville. McKern looks forward to some of his family amine Standay July 27th to help him celebrate his List birth day. Mr and Mrs Robert Foster and Pearl Lamantia left Monday to see their brother in law Clifton Ervin in hospital Motine. Mrs Shirley Lockman and girls spent Tuesday with their mother and grandmother Mrs John Rum ans at Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster
Clyde McKern
Centerville
Pearl Lamantia
Clifton Ervin
Motine
Shirley Lockman
John Rumans
Unionville
Co op Dinner Sunday Honors H F Scott
A cooperative dinner was held Sunday July 20 at the Perry home honoring Mrs H F Scott of Denver Calo. Attendees included Elizabeth Scott of Denver Colo Walter Hawkins James Blizzard Walter Scott Billy Joe Scott Ann Long M T Ewing and family Centerville Luther Caster and daughters Monroe Iowa Jack Scott Linda and Walter Scott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Scott
Richard Perry
Denver
Calo
H. F
Elizabeth) Scott
Colo
Walter Hawkins
Chariton
James Blizzard
Walter Scott
Billy Joe Scott
Ann Long
M. T. Ewing
Centerville
Luther Caster
Monroe
Towa
Jack Scott
Linda
Little League All Stars Win Area Tourney at Ottumwa
The Ottumwa area Little League All Stars clinched the regional tourney and advance to the district stage led by coach John Peterson with manager Larry Brooks. Players listed include John Cleaver Brent Walker Mark Lobb Allen Paris Lennie Paris and Marty McClurg with back row Daryl Steenhoek Steve Huff Larry Hopkins Jess Ullenhake Roy Tarbell Dave McDanel and Tony Bardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cleaver
Brent Walker
Mark Lobb
Allen Paris
Lennie Paris
Marty McClurg
Daryl Steenhoek
Steve Huff
Larry Hopkins
Jess Ullenhake
Roy Tarbell
Dave McDanel
Tony Bardwell
John Peterson
Larry Brooks
Boy Scouts Court of Honor Scheduled for July 23
Troop 40 plans a Court of Honor at the park on Wednesday July 23 preceded by a 7:00 p.m. potluck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Boy Scouts of
Troop 40
Mrs. Wendel Heads Legion Auxiliary Installation
Mrs. Vickie Wendel was installed unit president of the American Legion Auxiliary at the post home Monday. Other officers named include Zell Callen as first vice president and Bert Turner as second vice president. Secretary Bette Van Dorin and treasurer Clarence Johnson also served, with Lee Hiatt as chaplain and Harold Hudgens as sergeant at arms. The meeting covered reports, lunch for a family, and notes from the 49th state convention in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendel
Legion Auxiliary
Vickie Wendel
American Legion Auxiliary
Zell Callen
Bert Turner
Bette van Dorin
Clarence Johnson
Lee Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Don Bolin
Michael Koffman
Helma Tisue
Villa Wheeler
Elizabeth van Dorin
van Dorin
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Andy Mosley
Paul Spencer
NWMS Meets at Nazarene Church
The NWMS held its monthly meeting at the Nazarene church on Wednesday evening. The program included singing, prayer, devotions from Acts, reports and prayer requests, and a Spanish Broadcast offering. The annual meeting followed with officers elected and delegates named for the district assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NWMS
Nazarene Church
Merritt Strunk
Frank Woodward
Panama
Larry Smith
Wm. Woodward
Henry Horn
Bill Woodward
E. J. Strong
Fay Paxston
Natalie Woodward
Dean’s List Honor for Central College Student
Sheryl Brown daughter of LeRoy and Mrs Brown from Rte 1 Pella is among 246 students named to Central College third term dean’s list. Forty five earned straight A’s with a 3.33 GPA or higher for at least three full courses. Grandparents are Beryl Brown Moravia and Mr and Mrs Hagerman Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheryl Brown
LeRoy Brown
Rte 1
Central College
Pella
Beryl Brown
Moravia
Wm. Hagerman
Albia
Salem and Iconium United Methodist and Nazarene Church Schedule
Religious service timetable listing Salem United Methodist with Pastor L. Deedrick and Carl Tisue, including 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. worship, 8 p.m. service, Romans study. Iconium United Methodist with Pastor L. B. Deedrick and Superintendent B. F. Whitehead, 9:30 a.m. worship, 10:30 a.m. church school, 8 p.m. evening service. Nazarenes with Pastor E. J. Strong, Sunday School 16:00, worship 7:00, NYPS and Juniors 7:45, evangelistic sermon 7:30, Wednesday prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
B. F. Whitehead
Salem
Moravia
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Lerry Smith
First Christian Church Serves Community Notices
Lois Fowler, Superintendent, presides at 80 a.m. Sunday service. Serial and Dom union event announced. Aid society to meet Wednesday afternoon with Clara Irelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Lois Fowler
Domunion
Aid
Clara Irelan
Centerville County Fair Draws Large Crowds This Week
Moravia FFA members conduct a live stock project tour featuring Charolais heifers Angus and Suffolk ewes. Attending non project members include Dean Tomlin and Cecil Cooper. Weather cooperates as Centerville plans three more big days with Pee Wee King and Bobby Hawkins on stage and RCA Barnes rodeo shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
FFA
Moravia
Mike Toralin
Dale McFarland
Ted Cochran
Angus
Ron Cloyed
Suffolk
Jack Ballanger
Randy McDanel
Dean Tomlin
Cecil Cooper
Allen Wilson
Stanley Spencer
Lyle Kehrberg
James Cochran
David Aten
Fred McBride
Lee Ahlene
Mails
Pee Wee King
Bobby Hawkins
Moravia Band Concert Postponed to Monday Night
Moravia high school band director Bob Townsend says the band concert is moved to Monday night July 28 due to the Appanoose County Fair. If weather is bad, the concert will be held at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Townsend
Moravia High School
Appanoose County
Moravia Girls Fall Short in Sectional To Van Buren
Moravia high school girls softball saw a 10-2 lead vanish as Van Buren rallied for a 19-12 sectional defeat on Tuesday night eliminating Moravia from district contention. Van Buren exploded for 9 runs in the third inning and added 5 more in the sixth, overcoming a prior 2-0 season edge. Moravia had won the previous first round 12-7 over Twin Cedars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
van Buren
MHS
VB Girls
MHL
Twin Cedars
Salem W S C S Regular Meeting at Salem Church
The Salem group met July 16 1969 at Salem United Methodist Church with 14 members present. They opened with prayer and song, heard a devotional from Ruth, and discussed mission fields including Espenola NM. Junior missionary activity was held. ten children joined in a sack lunch and mission lesson led by Opal Deedrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem W.S.C
W.S.C.S
Salem United Methodist Church
Margaret Callen
Doris Main
Ruth
Imogene Tisue
Opal Deedrick
Espenola Mission
New Mexico
Nina Faber
Norma
Lee Faber
Marlene Loch
Gratitude for Kind Deeds After Veterans Hospital Stay
Roy Matherly thanks friends for cards letters visits and other kind deeds during his stay at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines and after returning home. He expresses appreciation and blessings to all who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Roy
Matherly
In Memoriam Frances Lockman and Father August 7, 1969
In loving memory of our dear ones Mother and Father Frances Lockman gone 54 years Father gone 12 years August 7, 1969 We miss you every day every year But will never be forgotten We all loved you very much Your Children and Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren Mrs. Jess Baker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Lockman
Father
Jess Baker
Thanks for the cards gifts and visits after hospital stay
Maude Coffin extends gratitude to all for cards flowers gifts and visits during hospital stay. Special thanks to Rev and Mrs Deedrick for their visits and prayers.
Van Dorin Reunion at Moravia Park
The Van Dorin reunion will be held at Moravia Park on Sunday August 3. The event invites all descendants and relatives to attend the gathering in the park setting with planned activities and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anpudt van Dorin
Moravia Park
Mrs. Angel To Have Open Heart Surgery
Marie Angel, from University Hospitals Iowa City, will undergo open heart surgery on Wednesday July 30 to be fitted with plastic heart valves. She has returned home briefly and receives visits from friends and relatives including Flo Hiner, Delmer, Lucille Robinson, Ann Long, Billy Joe Scott, Clara Long and Everett Long of Albia, and Vera Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Angel
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Flo Hiner
Delmer
Lucille Robinson
Ann Long
Billy Joe Scott
Clara Long
Everett Long
Albia
Vera Bailey
Pleasant Valley Church Adds Basement Rooms
The Pleasant Valley Church announces its basement is dug with work by Grooms Bros Construction Co of Ottumwa. The extra space will serve Sunday School rooms and a fellowship hall, with completion hoped by homecoming on August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Grooms Bros. Construction Co
Ottumwa
Moravia Cook Attends Iowa State School Food Course
Mrs Elouise Gardner head cook at Moravia Community school food service completed a one week short course at Iowa State University Ames. Ninety nine school food personnel from across the state attended. Topics included management resources good practices and food demonstrations. Reduced price meals were discussed and this was the first of three courses. She received a certificate for satisfactory completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elouise Gardner
Moravia Community School Food Service
Iowa State University
Ames
Gardner
Institution Management Department
University
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Families Return From Ozarks Trip
Mr and Mrs Orman Lemonds and their daughters Lyla and Linda of Ottumwa along with Mr and Mrs Al Clark and their children Lisa Lori Larry and Lynne returned Thursday after several days in the Ozarks. They report a wonderful time despite the hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster
Orman Lemonds
Lyla
Linda
Ottumwa
al Clark
Lisa
Lori
Larry
Lynne
Ozarks
Thank you for visits in Monroe County Hospital
Mary Strong thanks all who called on her at Monroe County hospital. She extends appreciation for gifts and cards and gives special thanks to Dr. Avera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
Avera
Mary Strong
Band Mothers Club Meeting Notice
A Band Mothers club meeting is scheduled for Monday evening July 28 at 7 30 p m. The gathering will be held at the shelter house in Moravia park with members invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Moravia Park
Franklin Happy Helpers Ice Cream Social Planned
The Franklin Happy Helpers announce an ice cream social during and after the band concert on Monday night July 28. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Happy Helpers
Service Man Ellison Returns to Presidio After Leave
SP Rongie Ellison departed Tuesday afternoon to rejoin camp at Presidio California after a 15 day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Melvia Ellison. He had been in Virginia for two weeks of special schooling prior to the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rongie Ellison
Presidio
Calif
Melvia Ellison
Rumnie
Virginia
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Mobley
Wight
Wilson
All-Stars
DuVall
Stocker
Roscoe Locke
Iva Locke
Gladys Gilbert
Art Gilbert
Woodward
Edna Dyphon
Fern. Wright
Moulton
Sylvia Rouse
Dale Derby
Gertrude Stocker
Wilbert Johnson
Gerald B. Noe
Clifford Stocker
Gomer Stocker
Ruby Cloyed
Harry Stocker
Jay Wilson
Virgil Johnson
Margaret McClurg
John Johnson
Armeda Main
Lizzie van Dorin
Ares
Jeff McDaziel
Dean
Felniyssie Yan
Salem United Methodist
Memoriam
Angel
Pleasant Valley Church
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