Team No 1 Girls Softball Champs Clinch Summer Title
Last Thursday evening July 18 Team No 1 won the girls summer softball league championship after a 18 to 9 victory over Team 4. Susan Whitehead and Rosalie Mulling led Team 1 while Marlena Paris pitched for Team 4. Team 2 finished 3rd with 4 wins 5 losses and Team 3 ended 2nd at 5 4. Managers coaches and community donors thanked capped the season.
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Team
Becky McBride
Betty Hopkins
Cindy Lockman
Becky Hopkins
Jerry McCoy
Susan McBride
Rhonda Woodward
Lori Hopkins
Jean Stocker
Jackie Wilson
Marcia Koffman
Cindy Rs
Danette Rogers
Barbara Kelley
Michelle Koffman
Susan Whitehead
Rosalie Mulling
Susan Raymie
Rhonda Dowd
Donna Wilson
Marlena Paris
Karlena Paris
Moravia Mohawks Fall In Sectional Final to Melcher-Dallas
Moravia Mohawks lose the sectional final to Melcher-Dallas 19 to 9 after a semifinal 2-0 win over Seymour. Jess Uhlenhake led Moravia with 2 hits and 1 RBI, fanning 14 in a strong pitching performance. Moravia ends the season at 9 wins and 14 losses.
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Moravia Mohawks
Seymour
Melchers
Moravia
Jess Uhlenhake
Iole
Jeff L. McDanel
Stuart McDanel
Brent Walker
Clay Uhlenhake
Jessa Uhlenhake
Jeff C. McDanell
Melcher-Dallas Lantz
Dave Menon
Harrington
Jeff C. Mc
Alan Tisue
Clay Ublenhake
Melcher-Dallas
New Sharon
North Mahaska
Moravia Boys
Local Guests Attend Wednesday Dinner in Chariton Area
Local social notes list Mrs Marie Baughman Unionville Mo Mrs Bill Benjamin and Jason Glendale Calif Mrs Rita Gosselin Aaron and Janice Plainville Conn visiting Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Mesri Walter and family Also Mr and Mrs Doug Van Dorin Ottumwa visited Saturday Mr and Mrs Mario Clayworth hosted a going away barbecue for Mr and Mrs Jim Demry moving south of Chariton Attendees included Debbie and Kenny Mia Bill Jett Chammie Billie Joe Martha Lane Craig Sewal Ed Demry Inabelle McKee Kaye Washburn Canterville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Baughman
Unionville
Bill Benjamin
Jason
Glendale
Calif
Rita Gosselin
Aaron
Janice
Plainville
Weston Golden Anniversary Celebrated in Marengo
Earl Weston and his wife mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Marengo Trinity Christian Church on Sunday August 4 from 2 to 5 pm. They invite friends and relatives to attend and offer a mailing address in Marengo Iowa for cards.
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Earl Westons
Earl Weston
Apache Junction
Ariz
Marengo Trinity Christian Church
Marengo
Loren Swanson
Rt 1
Moravia School Board Nomination Deadline Nears
Time is nearly up to file nominations for Moravia district school board elections. Two directors and a treasurer will be chosen. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Venetah Tubaugh seeks re election in District No 2. James Wilson may seek re election in District No 4. Diana Burger seeks re election as treasurer for a two year term. Election is Tuesday, Sept. 10.
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Moravia
Venetah Tubaugh
Union Township
Unionville
Davis County
Chariton
Independence
Franklin
Jackson Townships
James Wilson
Wilson
Donna Spencer
Diana Burger
Coal Prices Rise Boosting Summer Electric Bills
Town Southern Utilities Co says coal costs have jumped since last summer raising charges for air conditioning and other electric appliances. Manager Don Hood notes the average residential user with 640 kilowatt hours now faces 88 cents more in fuel cost than last year and emphasizes fuel cost passthrough and energy efficiency tips for customers.
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Town Southern Utilities Co
Don Hood
Town Southern
Hood
Iowa Southern
Yowa Southern
Burton Family Visit From Mt. Lebanon Penn
Mr and Mrs John Burton Bill Nancy and Susan traveled from Mt. Lebanon Penn to visit Frances Burton. They were guests at the Russell Warner home on Thursday and Friday. Russell Warner of Blakesburg hosted Friday supper with Frances Burton and other home guests.
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John Burton
Bill
Nancy
Susan
Mt. Lebanon
Penn
Frances Burton
Russell Warner
Blakesburg
Fall Festival Set Three Day Run With Free Barbeque Beef
Dean Tomlin reports preparations for the annual three day Fall Festival to be held September 12 13 14. This year the barbeque will be beef instead of jamb as in recent years. Friday features a children's parade while Saturday features a big parade as in past years.
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Dean Tomlin
Bridal Showers Honor Natalie Woodward
A bridal shower honoring Natalie Woodward bride to be of Bob Hiatt was held July 20 at Salem United Methodist Church with games, gift opening, and a cake lunch. Hosts were Linda Grinstead Mary Kay Hiatt Jolene Woodward Leila Woodward and Linda Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Woodward
Bob Hiatt
Salem United Methodist Church
Linda Grinstead
Mary Kay Hiatt
Jolene Woodward
Leila Woodward
Linda Woodward
Virginia Harp
Judy Pershing
Ruth Johnson
Natalie
Monroe County Hospital
County Historical Society Receives Deed of Old Jail
In August 1973 the County Board deeded the old county jail built in 1872 to the Appétoose County Historical Society. The society plans restoration, with a log cabin to be moved soon for renovation. Donations are welcomed through Treasurer Blanche Dudley Box 315 Centerville.
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County Board of Supervisors
Appétoose
Margaret L. Vachlery
Phil Brunow
Max Joseph
Amel Sleeth
Campbell Senior
Dr. North
Golden Age Manor
Cargill-Nutteng Mills
Centerville New Auto Dealers
Centerville National Bank
Gamble Store
Mustang Implement Inc
Julia and
Elizabeth Chebuhar
Ann Todey
Gen
HyVee, Robert and Florence Staley
Farner Wholesale
Mitchell - Barber Shop
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Homemakers Club Co op Supper At Lake Rathbun
Independence Homemakers club held a co op picnic at Lake Rathbun Sunday evening. Attendees included Mansel Tarbell Lewis Beaty Jim Walker Mearl Adame Lynn Lemley Harold Hutt Delmont Moffitt Russell Lowell and Merrill Shepard plus Daphna Shepard and other locals. Several visits and social updates followed with plans for September and a note on attendance at Sunday school and a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Homemakers Club
Lake Rathbun
Mansel Tarbell
Lewis Beaty
Jim Walker
Mearl Adame
Lynn Lemley
Harold Hutt
Delmont Moffitt
Russell
Lowell
Merrill Shepards
Lynn Lemleys
Garden Club Guest Day Meeting Scheduled at Rathbun Diner
The Moravia Garden Club will hold its July meeting at 9:00 a.m. on July 31 at the Rathbun Diner. Hosts are Mrs. Ivan Harsh and Mrs. Oliver Brownlee. It is guest day and each member should bring a guest. After the business session the group visits the Fantastic Arts shop in Teonium.
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Garden Club
Moravia
Moravia United Methodist Parish Summer Schedule Calendar
Moravia United Methodist Parish announces a summer calendar with worship and church school times at multiple locations. Reverend Wallace presides at Salem and Grace services. Dave Harris leads church school. Donald Wiehead hosts a Thursday service. Jerry Roblens organizes a men’s breakfast and Bible study.
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Moravia United
Salem United Methodist
Dave Harris
Sun
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Roblens
Church notices for Naxerene D R Unes pastor events
Sunday services include 10:00 am worship with speaker Dick Kettles at 11:00 am, 6:45 pm fellowship hour led by Rose Mary Smith and others, 7:30 pm evangelistic service by Kettles. Wednesday prayer 7:30 pm, Thursday prayer and fasting noon, air conditioned church. Transportation line. Evanglism quote.
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Church of Naxerene
D. R
Dick Kettles
Wesley UMW meeting at Mrs Norris Price home
Ten members gathered at Mrs Norris Price home for the July Wesley Chapel UMW meeting. Roll call featured a patriotic verse, district meeting planning for Centerville in October, a thank you for the Hope ship, and a lesson from Matthew and the Upper Room.
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Norris Price
Wesley Chapel
U.M.W
America
Helen
Centerville
Evelyn
Matthew
Seattle
Mary Meadows
Edith Hiatt
Edrie Phillips
Gail Tuttle
Evelyn Daniels
Eva Tucker
Flora Hiett
Susan McDanel
Tuanita Dooley
Helen Price
Boyer Family Reunion Picnic at Centerville Park
The H. Boyer family will hold a picnic at Centerville City Park on Sunday July 28 with a basket dinner at noon.
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H. Boyer
Centerville City Park
Means Reunion at Albia Reservoir Park July 28
The 18th annual Means reunion will be held at Albia Water Work Reservoir Park on Sunday July 28 at 12:30 with a basket dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Means
Albia Waterwork Reservoir
Tourists Return From Hawaii Trip Led by Centerville Guide
Local travelers from the Moravia area came home Monday night after an eight day Hawaii tour directed by Shirley Payer, head of the 1880 club in Centerville. The group of 137 traveled by 747 via Deviver Los Angeles to Honolulu, including Dewey Kincade and Elbert Perry families, Blanche Kincade, Sammy Weston, Genevieve Morgan, Mary Oehler, Alice Simmons, Eloise Gardner, Garnet Brain, Minta Shoemaker, Rissie Gladfelder and Roscoe Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Moravia
Shirley Payer
Centerville
Deviver
Los Angeles
Honolulu
Mia
Dewey Kincade
Elbert Perry
Blanche Kincade
Sammy Weston
Genevieve Morgan
Mary Oehler
Alice Simmons
Eloise Gardner
Garnet Brain
Minta Shoemaker
Rissie Gladfelder
Roscoe Pennington
Orman Pence Dies At Ames Hospital
Orman Pence 75 died after a two year illness at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames. He formerly lived in Moravia and later Nevada Ia. Funeral services will be in Nevada Saturday at 11:00 AM. Jim Davis was chosen as Democratic nominee for the 47th Senatorial District at a Humeston meeting. Davis, a Centerville native, served three years in the Army and is a graduate of Indian Hills Community College. He is active in local clubs and church and pledged an active campaign. The 47th District covers most of Appanoose Clark Decatur Ringgold Anhin Wayne and parts of Lucas Madison Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Spencer
Orman Pence
Mary Greeley Hospital
Ames
Moravia
Nevada
Davis
Jim Davis
Centerville
Central Committee
State Senate
Humeston
Indian Hills
Sig
Drake Avenue
Sunday Evening Visits Highlight Numa and Cedar Falls News
Freeman Squires David and Vickie Lan of Numa visited the Dallas Faber home Sunday evening to see Na hospital i with Scott Greg and Jerry McCoy. Mrs Lawrence Dommer Phil and Mr Ruta returned to Cedar Falls after a months visit with sister Margaret Hayes. The group toured Six Sat Louis and sites in St Louis Hannibal and Queen City. Be a con pa id Mr and Mrs Butch Martin. A surprise party for Mr James Easter of Bonaparte marked his 90th birthday. John Johnson entered Monroe County hospital at Albig Tuesday for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Squires
David
Vickie Lan
Numa
Mire
Tome
Hayes
Nebraska
Wallace Tum
Dallas Faber
Nahospitali
Scott
Greg
Jerry McCoy
Lawrence Dommer
Phil
Ruta
Cedar Falls
Margaret Hayes
Joe Hayes
Weeks
SS Louis
Ray Chbority
Senet Schneider
Robert
Misty
Sheela
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
Charity
James Easter
Bonaparte
John Johnson
Monroe County Hospital
Albig
Brother of Mrs Faber Dies in Germany
Mrs Bob Faber learned of the sudden death of her brother Dita Brobeck aged 18 in Bad Cruiez nach Germany. Funeral services were held today.
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Faber
Germany
Bob Faber
Dita Brobeck
Bad Cruieznach
Rites Held Saturday For Hazel Kaster
Hazel Kaster 66 of Route 1 Albia died July 18 at Monroe County Hospital. Born September 21 1908 in Monroe County to Charles D and Nettie Woodcock Jones she married Virgil Kaster December 8 1928 and had five children. Survivors include husband Virgil sons Clair Kaster Moravia Dale Kaster Hillsdale IL and Dallas Kaster Jacksonville FL and daughters Phyllis Williams Alicia Breese and Jeraline Breese, 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral July 20 at Turmer Funeral Home with burial Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev. Kermit Gladfelder officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Kaster
Virgil
Hazel) Kaster
Albia
Monroe County
Charles D
Nettie Woodcock Jones
Virgil Kaster
Clair Kaster
Moravia
Dale
Phyllis) Williams
Alicia
Donald
Jeraldine) Breese
Centerville
Dale Kaster
Hillsdale
Dallas Kaster
Jacksonville
Fla
Turmer Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Kermit Gladfelder
Bettendorf Man Jack L McKern Rites Held In Iowa
Jack L McKern 48 of Bettendorf Iowa died July 19 1974 after a week of illness in St Luke's Davenport He was born Sept 20 1925 in Appanoose County to Clyde and Zelma Easter McKern He married Maxine Quick Aug 12 1945 in Centerville A World War II veteran he worked for Oscar Meyer Davenport Survivors include wife a daughter Terri Branson a son Charles McKern six sisters and two brothers Funeral services were held at 830 am in Bettendorf with burial at Fairview Cemetery Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack L. McKern
Bettendorf
St. Lukes Hospital
Davenport
Appanoose County
Clyde
Zelma Easter McKern
Maxine Quick
Centerville
Oscar Meyer Co
William
Terri) Branson
Charles McKern
Clyde McKern
Robert Foster
Moragia
Pearl Lamentia
Richard Morrison
Montezuma
Hazel Bethel
Leah Ervin
Silvis
Arthur
Hoyt M McKern
Ames
Heat wave pushes Iowa Southern to new energy peak
The July heat wave drove Iowa Southern Utilities to a new system peak load of 321000 kilowatt hours on Thursday July 18. Generating 250800 kilowatts, the rest was purchased from interconnecting utilities with regional outputs listed for Burlington Bridgeport Centerville Creston and Washington. The company expects a 331000 kilowatt hour peak later this summer, up from last summer’s 304000. Centerville area consumption during the peak period reached 20240 kilowatt hours.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Don Hood
Iowa Southern
Hood
Burlington
Bridgeport
Centerville
Creston
Washington
Sums of Friends and Relatives Visit Area
Mr and Mrs Henry Shaw of Phoenix were guests at the Gene McCrory home. The Shaws McCrorys and Lloyd Cahien picnicked and boated at Rathbun lake last week. Robert Foster attended funeral services at Bettendorf for her brother Jack. John Donald Kaster and Leon Kaster of Afton attended graveside services for Jack McKern. They visited with Robert Foster afterward. Eric Main called on Helma Tisue. Margaret Callen returned home after a day visit with the Wayne Lichty family in Waterloo. Duane Durian of Ottumwa and Frances Argo spent Monday with Cyril McDanel. Charles Neff and Lara of Rockford visited with Frances Burton on Friday.
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Henry Shaw
Phoenix
Ariz
Gene McCrory
Shaws
McCrorys
Lloyd Cahien
Rathbun Lake
Robert Foster
Bettendorf
Jack
Art McKern
Ames
John Donald Kaster
Leon Kaster
Afton
Jack McKern
Eric Main
Helma Tisue
Margaret Callen
Wayne Lichty
Waterloo
Duane Durian
Ottumway
Frances Argo
Cyril McDanel
Charles Neff
Lara
Rockford
Frances Burton
Moravia Prepares for Aug 26 Start New School Term
Moravia school officials led by Supt. William Nielson report final preparations for the new term with Monday August 26 as first day. Alyn Teater to lead as high school principal along with new hires Ivan Hopkins as girls basketball coach Mike Carney as high school basketball coach Ronald Stehn as junior high science instructor Bernadine Fick as home economics instructor and vacancies in biology science shop and bus driver and head cook positions. Custodians Ron Woodward and Robert Hopkins oversee cleaning and painting of elementary and high school facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Wm. Nielson
Alyn Teater
Centerville
Ivan Hopkins
Twin Cedars
Mike Carney
Ronald Stehn
St. Ansgar
University of Iowa
Bernadine Fick
Ames
Eldora
Nielson
Carter
Ron Woodward
Robert Hopkins
Appoint Director for Area Education Agency No 15 District 8
Appanoose county issues notice for nine director districts within Area Education Agency No 15. Director District No 8 includes Centerville Moravia Moulton Udell and parts of Seymour. Filing deadline August 9. convention August 19 at Centerville. Candidates must meet eligibility: resident of district eligible voter not public employee not merged area board member.
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County Board of Education
Area Education Agency No. 15
Appanoose
Centerville
Centerville Community
Drake Avenue
Board of Directors
A.A
Merged Area
Moravia
Moulton-Udell
Seymour
Brompton Grass Fire Threatens Farm Hay Storage
Moravia fire department fought a hay field and railroad right of way blaze on the Max McCoy farm near Brompton Tuesday afternoon. Sparks from a passing diesel freight were blamed. The fire scorched a hay field and a corn field with the largest loss reported as 80 to 100 large round bales of hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brompton
Moravia
Max McCoy
Milwaukee Railroad
Burton Family Visits Mediapolis Relatives
The John Burton family left Saturday morning to visit his sister Mrs. G E Goodwin and family at Mediapolis. Mr and Mrs Bill Helleur and family were Sunday afternoon callers and supper guests with Mr and Mrs Jim Demry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burton
G. E. Goodwin
Mediapolis
Bill Helleur
Jim Demry
Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Larry Irwin Ottumwa
Mr and Mrs Larry Irwin of 24 Friendly Lane Ottumwa welcomed a son on July 21 Todd Benjamin weighing 5 pounds 1 ounce Grandparents are Don Ahee Unionville Ia and Dorman Irwin Melrose Great grandparents include Grace Ahee Alb ia Marguerite Beaty Marshalltown George Hammond Ortumwa Qewald Irwin Melrose
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Irwin
Friendly Lane
Ottumwa
Todd Benjamin
Don Ahee
Unionville
Dorman Irwin
Melrose
Grace Ahee
Albia
Marguerite Beaty
Marshalltown
George Hammond
Ortumwé
Qewald Irwin
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County Historical Society
Griffingville - N. Bend
Homemakers Club
Lake
Daphne Shepard
Milburn Brothers
Daphna Shepard
Emil Long
Ioris Hammill
Paul McCords
Tammy
Scott Talbot
Lowell Shepards
Doyle Hampton
Emil Longs
Tom Sullivan
Tammy and Banny
California
Ryman McDanel
Ernest Hiatt
Russell Shepards
Harry Robertson
Harold Huffs
Jerry
Julia
Dennis Long
Harold Huff
Jimmie Beaty
Hazel Kester
Joe Luskin
Harold
Opal Lemley
Oma
Donald Wiehead
MSW
Boyer Family Reunion
Ames Hospital
Jack L. MecKern
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