Winners at Appanoose County Fair Last Week
Appanoose County 4-H'ers enjoyed a highly successful fair with state fair qualifiers across multiple divisions. 4-H girls exhibits led to state with participants Barbara Caltrain Barbara Zintz Glenda Davis Sharyl Frogge Diana Kelley Linda Wilson Sandra McKee Pam Shubat Diana Thomasson Julia McDanel Kay Davis Jan Moore Barbara Hixenbaugh. Photography qualifiers include Danny Jay Becky Exline Frank Brockus. Livestock judging team: John Sulser Marvin Martin Betty Brockus Mark McDonalds with alternates Gary Long Margueritte Martin. Showmanship honors: beef Danny Jay sheep Randy Eddy dairy Jamison Davis swine Mike Eddy horse Terry Ellis JoAnn Johnson. Welding champ Dale McCatinon Moravia. Champion and reserve hog titles to Pam Houser and Mike Eddy in various pen of 3 and feeder pig classes. Champion lamb and related breeds held by Marvin Martin Bob McElvain Sandra McElvain. Baby beef top honors Brant Massman with Dennis Exline. Champion and reserve honors across Angus Hereford Shorthorn Shorthorn cross and other breeds awarded to multiple 4-Hers including Mike Eddy Brant Massman Dennis Exline Mary Jo McDonalds Debbie Easter Lisa Eddy Greg Sowder. Demonstrations heading to the State Fair include Sue Zintz Barbara Zintz Jane Adams Kay Davis Marvin Martin.
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Appanoose County
Barbara Caltrain
Barbara Zintz
Glenda Davis
Sharyl Frogge
Diana Kelley
Linda Wilson
Sandra McKee
Pam Shubat
Diana Thomasson
Julia McDanel
Kay Davis
Jan Moore
Barbara Hixenbaugh
Pam Houser
Danny Jay
Becky Exline
Frank Brockus
John Sulser
Marvin Martin
Betty Brockus
Mark McDonalds
Gary Long
Margueritte Martin
Randy Eddy
Jamison Davis
Mike Eddy
Terry Ellis
JoAnn Johnson
Dale McCatinon
Moravia
Durocsow
Brenda Mitchell
Mark Hefner
Ricky Sebolt
Hampshire Ram
Gary Stickler
Hampshire
Brant Massman
Dennis Exline
Angus
John Suiser
Charolais
Greg Mobley
Hereford
Bruce McAnelley
Mary Jo McDonalds
Debbie Easter
Bob Mitchell
Terry Wells
Rhonda Eddy
Angus Keifer
Martha Oden
Becky Drake
Lisa
All-County Babe Ruth Enter State Meet
Appanoose County All Stars, ages 14 and 15, enter the state meet in Indianola on Wednesday July 28 at 1 30 pm facing Des Moines Raccoons and scheduled to play again Thursday. Moravia players Rodney Woodward and Jess Uhlenhake belong to the team. Last Saturday Knoxville hosted a game where the All Stars won eight to two.
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Appanoose County All Stars
Indianola
Des Moines Raccoons
Moravia
Rodney Woodward
Jerry Woodward
Jess Uhlenhake
Mark Uhlenhake
Knoxville
All Stars
Irelan Reunion Held Across Iowa Towns
The Irelan reunion met at Moravia park on Sunday July 25 with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included W T Irelan John Irelan Clara Irelan and many relatives from Moravia Unionville Ottumwa Oskaloosa Pulaski Des Moines Bloomfield Centerville and Eldon. Afternoon visitors were Irvin Blankenhorn Claus Johnson and Emery Coltrain. Officers elected for 1872 were Gerald Petitt president Writa Irelan secretary and treasurer.
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Irelan
Moravia Park
W. T. Irelan
John Irelan
Clara Irelan
Bobby Stocker
Elvin Stocker
Harold Burton
Moravia
Writa
Carol Irelan
Howard Proctor
Sam Proctor
Unionville
Omer Baker
Rod
C. Irelan
Des Moines
Bill Sherwood
Centerville
Irvin Blankenhorn
Ottumwa
Claus Johnson
Emery Coltrain
Gerald Petitt
Writa Irelan
Brown Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The Brown family reunion and picnic dinner took place in Moravia Park on Sunday July 25. Attending were Mr and Mrs Russell Brown, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown, Beryl Brown, Birdie Main, Mrs Larry Irwin, Mr and Mrs Don Ahee, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Beaty of Marshalltown, Mr and Mrs Versal Hough of Eddyville. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main, Mr and Mrs Dick Brown, Brad and friend, Mr and Mrs Dwight Main and family.
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Brown
Moravia
Russell Brown
Lloyd Brown
Beryl Brown
Birdie Main
Larry Irwin
Don Ahee
Lloyd Beaty
Marshalltown
Versal Hough
Eddyville
Gaylord Main
Dick Brown
Brad
Dwight Main
Nazarene Young People Lead July Prayer Meeting
Bethany Oklahoma group of 60 hosted a monthly prayer meeting led by Miss Natalie Woodward with prayer by Larry Smith. Carol Jean Paxston spoke on Veracruz Mexico during the session. The group previously held Bible school for teenagers at the Mexico Nazarene church in early June.
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Nazarene
Natalie Woodward
Larry Smith
Carol Jean Paxston
Veracruz
Nixon to Attend Rathbun Lake Dedication Saturday
Widespread attention surrounds Rathbun Lake dedication five miles southwest of Moravia with President Nixon slated to speak. Local plans include security, state officials, and a two page feature detailing events, with 1965 milestones noted and the lake’s flood control and recreation value highlighted.
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Nixon
Rathbun Lake
United States
Moravia
Washington
Rathbun Lake Association
White House
The
Moravia Union
Wm Stark Co
Chdar’ Rapids
Chariton
Bran
Hughes
Bandstra
Corps of Engineers
Kylin
Rathbun
Congress
Midwest
State Conservation Commission
Honey Creek
Chariton River
West Gate
Roland Reunion Held at Moravia Community Building
The annual Roland reunion gathered Sunday at the Moravia community building with a cooperative dinner. Attendees included D. E. Roland of Des Moines and numerous Rolands from Chariton Kansas City Ottumwa Ottumwa Moline LeGrand Marshalltown and Moravia plus guests Larry Brooks. Afternoon visitors came from Moravia.
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Roland
Moravia
D. E. Roland
Des Moines
Bill Roland
Pleasant Hill
Kenneth Roland
Kansas City
Watson Roland
Unionville
Mae Harper
W. S. Peterson
Russell Mikesell
Rod Peterson
Jenny
Larry Mikesell
Melanie
Mark
Chariton
Emery Bailey
Donnie
Clara Pharigo
Ottumwa
Gene Shipley
Moline
George Scott
LeGrand
Gary Scott
Jennifer
Marshalltown
Burdett Cox
Nyle
Curtis Tom
Naz arene Church Elects Officers and Delegates
Naz arene Church held an election naming Larry Smith as superintendent and Leila Woodward as secretary. Alice Woodward became treasurer with trustees Frank Woodward Keith Gladfelder Bill Woodward Floyd McFall and Larry Smith. Delegates to the District Assembly in West Des Moines in August are Edna Horn and Bill Woodward with alternates Rose Mary Smith Frank Woodward and Natalie Woodward, president of the young peoples meeting.
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Nazarene Church
Larry Smith
Leila Woodward
Alice Woodward
Frank Woodward
Keith Gladfelder
Bill Woodward
Floyd McFall
Edna Horn
West Des Moines
Rose Mary Smith
Natalie Woodward
Young Peoples Meeting
Thanks for support during hospital stay for Penfield child
Mr and Mrs Neil Penfield express gratitude for cards gifts and visits to Mitchell during his hospital stay and after returning home acknowledging how support eased a difficult period for their young son.
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Mitchell
Neil Penfield
Moravia Dynamites Lose 22-4 At Centerville
Moravia Dynamites hosted Farner Wholesale at Centerville and were defeated 22 to 4. Scorers for Moravia were S. DuVall K. Kaster and S. Spencer with losing pitchers S. DuVall K. Kaster and S. Kaster.
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Moravia Dynamites
Centerville
Farner Wholesale
S. DuVall
K. Kaster
S. Spencer
S. Kaster
Boyer Picnic Festivities At Centerville Park
The E H Boyer family picnic Sunday July 25 at Centerville city park drew 42 attendees for a bountiful dinner. A short program followed with readings, prayers, and songs led by Olin Foster and others. No marriages, five births, no deaths reported. several in services.
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E. H. Boyer
Centerville
Grace
Caleb Bail
Elahvonne Wright
Olin Foster
Essie Purvis
Carl Boyer
Lew Hiner
Kenneth Gladfelder
Russell Burns
Lester Gordon
Leon Burns
Ivan Wright
Vaughn and
Marla
Vera Boyer
Leona Eaton
Forrest Purvis
Lyle and Lewis
Caleb Ball
Charles Quick
Frank O'Conner
Freeman Purvis
Terry
Jerry
Billy
Jim Burns
Robert and
Becky
Archie Hiatt
Carl Tomlin
Earl Fentons Mark Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Earl Fenton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their son Dwights home. about 175 guests attended including relatives Connie Carol and Marcie Fenton hosted and served cake coffee and refreshments. special gift a color television was presented by their two sons and families. guests included Roy Sulser and Mrs Fenton's sister who attended their wedding day 50 years ago. message from Cumgessmian Kyle noted.
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Earl Fenton
Dwight Fenton
Patty
Sandra
Earl
Connie Fenton
Carol Fenton
Marcie Fenton
Patty Fenton
Tammy Christy
Sandra Fenton
Shirley Dillon
Judy Emery
Jerald Fenton
Connie
Carol
Stephen
Marcie
Stephen Fenton
Vala Dee Sulser
Mabel Hammond
Betty Sulser
Roy Sulser
Fragmented Text From An Unknown Notice
The readable fragments describe unclear names and actions without a coherent event or identities to anchor a proper summary. The text appears garbled with no definite people or places to identify.
Moravia to Start Men’s Softball League Aug 2
A Moravia school district meeting voted to form a four team men’s softball league with a nine game schedule. Eligibility requires graduation from Moravia or residence in the district. Three dollar per player fee funds expenses. games at the high school diamond begin 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Two games nightly. Cutoff July 30 for player draft. roster filled then. Umpires needed. Friday July 30 deadline to sign. Concession stand planned. hope for strong field.
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Moravia
Ron VanZante
Ball Diamond
Ron van Zante
Albertson-Callen Reunion at Bradley Park
The 24th Albertson Callen reunion met Sunday July 25 at Bradley Park Centerville with a co op dinner led by Haley Scott. Jay Albertson chaired the meeting as Marvin Calton was absent. Vera Scott read minutes, Dorothy McConway elected president, Mabel Moore secretary-treasurer, next reunion voted to return to Bradley Park.
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Albertson-Callen
Bradley Park
Centerville
Haley Scott
Banks
Jay Albertson
Marvin Calton
Vera Scott
Dorothy McConwhay
Mabel Moore
Band Mothers Bake Sale Notice
Mothers of band students ask for donations at a bake sale to support the band. Items needed include snacks in plastic bags. no frosted cakes. Volunteers welcome to help at the sale on Saturday in July at W. location.
Glateles Posture Brids No Clear Event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions unclear names and dates, with no cohesive event. No identifiable persons, organizations, or locations are readable enough to form a factual summary.
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Appanoose County Fair
Eddy
Mike Sowder
Greg Sowder
Sue
Jane Adams
Babe Ruth
Don Pettibone
Rt. 2
Hwy. 5
Moravia Bank
Turner Lumber Co
Moravia Farm Service Co
Moravia Union Office
Ray Hudson
Tom Brownlee
Pat Caster
Pam Gladfelder
Sally Martin
Jean Ann Rouse
Marilyn Shelquist
Bobby Whitehead
Steve Woodin
Karla Scott
Eileen McDonough
Brenda Tubaugh
Linda Sheldon
Janiece Tubaugh
Fonda Dicks
Susan Dooley
Barbara Coltrain
Janice Coltrain
Camilla Prater
Debbie Kelley
Diana Kelsey
Elaine Christy
Joann Turner
Betty Charity
Suzanne Turner
BOYER
Paul Gesselin
Aubrey Walter
Jet
Moor Center
Aine
Au Fiuren Walter
Gros
Lesilia
Paul Witt
Rodnes
Sylvan An Gorin
Arnette
Mesri Walter
Dennis Ibs
Ford
Bake Sale
Earl Fentons
20Th Century Reading Club
Areis
Beluce
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