County Fair Capsule Report Highlights 4-H Winners
A midyear capsule from the County Fair details 4-H members earning state fair entries across Food and Nutrition Home Improvement Clothing Creative Arts and Educational Exhibit. Livestock honors include Champion Corriedale Ram War Ten and Champion Hampshire Ram Mike Bauman, with multiple Grand and Reserve titles in cattle hog and dairy goat divisions. Key names include Rhonda Fenton Julia McDanel Kim Stickler Kim Drake Denny Drake and Brant Massman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Fenton
Beggy Pettibone
Karen Beard
Sa' Veanne Moor
Teresa McClurg
Rhonda Eddy
Barbara Kelly
Lori Clerk
Carol Grismore
Sonja Terry
Cindy Dudley
Wendy Smith
Marcia Wilson
Julia McDanet
Mancy -Wallace
Jeff McDanel
Julia McDanel
Lisa Eady
Cindy
Livestock Department
Corriedale Ram
Davis
Hampshire Ram
Brent Brown
Craig Sebolt
Gary Stickler
Jim Sulser
Kreg Bauer
Kevin Bauer
Rick Laynon
Angus Rick Traxler
Charolais Heifer
Mary Massman
Danny Laux
Kim Drake
Denny Drake
Rick Aarons
Mary Maseman
Lynn Clark
Cindy Eo
Kelly Dickerson
Lori Clark
Mike Bayman
John McDanel
Gayle Pounds
Randy Dickerson
Kelley Dickerson
Presidential reception tickets go on sale in Appanoose
Appanoose County chairmen James Senior and Robert Batis oversee local ticket sales for a Ford presidential reception in Des Moines. The $100 event on August 18 at Hotel Fort Des Moines offers attendees a chance to meet the President and other leaders after the Iowa State Fair. Tickets available through county leaders Ted Clark’s Thermogas and Republican State Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Senior
Robert Batis
Centerville
Appanoose County
Ford
Des Moines
Gracie Mae Clark
Appa Noose County
Ballou
Clark
Fort Des Moines
Robert D. Ray
Mary Louise Smith
Charles Grasslay
Extension for Tak Relief Program Filing Deadlines
The Governor requested extended time from July 31, 1976 to October 31, 1975 for Iowa Disabled and Senior Citizen’s Property Tax and Rent Reimbursement claims. The Revenue Department grants the extension to inform eligible residents, aiming to boost reimbursements for low income elderly and disabled individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tews Department of Revenue
Iowa
Department of Revenue
Boyer Picnic Follows 1975 Centerville Gathering
The 1975 Boyer Picnic occurred at Centerville city park on Sunday July 27 with 34 attendees. A co op luncheon, blessing by Vera Wales, a brief program and business meeting followed. Minutes were approved, scripture from Matthew 7 cited, and devotionals closed with prayer. The Basha Foster family will helm next year. Attendees included Olin Foster Betty VanAntwerp Forest Sutcliffe Leon Burns Kenneth Gladfelder Lew Hiner Essie Purvis Vera Boyer Dorin Wales Jim Burns Gene Boyer John Broshar and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville City Park
Vera Wales
Basha Foster
Olin Foster
Betty VanAntwerp
Forest Sutcliffe
Leon Burns
Kenneth Gladfelder
Lew Hiner
Essie Purvis
Vera Boyer
Dorin Wales
Jim
Burns
Gene Boyer
John Broshar
Stocker Reunion Brings Stocker Families Together in Moravia
The Stocker Reunion at Moravia Park on Sunday July 13 drew 39 attendees for a basket dinner and social time. Charlotte Tisue led the business meeting as Temperance Shepard of Albia served as president with Clifford Stocker and Vivien Wright among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stocker
Moravia
Charlotte Tisue
Temperance Shepard
Albia
Clifford Stocker
Vivien Wright
Moulton
Henry W. Stocker
Tillman Stocker
Dara Stocker
Wilson
Harry Stocker
Della Stocker Knapp
Jennie Stocker Johnson
Doris Stocker Johnson
Gomer Stocker
Iva Stocker Locke
Mré
Cora Stocker
Gabe Johnson
Martin Christensen Cane
Forest City
Iowa
Cara McGee
Core Stocker
Stockers
Engagement of Rebecca Ann Means and Kevin Daniels Planned
Engaged Mr and Mrs Max L Means announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Ann to Kevin D Daniels son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Daniels of Centerville. An October 11 wedding is planned. Rebecca is a 1972 Valley High School graduate and a graduate of Iowa Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. she is a nurse at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Kevin, a 1969 Moravia High School graduate, will graduate soon from Indian Hills Community College and will be employed as a nurse at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max L. Means
Deg Moines
Rebecca Ann
Kevin D. Daniels
Kenneth Daniels
Centerville
Valley High School
Iowa Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Moravia High School
Indian Hills Community College
Means annual Means reunion held at Albia Sunday
The 19th annual Means reunion was held Sunday July 27 at the Albia Waterworks reservoir with 38 attending. A basket dinner followed at 12 30 listing attendees from Lucas Chariton Ottumwa Melrose Sigourney Albia and Paris France. One death Ruby Means Sloan Wichita and four births noted Jeffrey Allen Bowlen Julie Leane Amy Ruth Comstock Kimberly Jean Comstock Justin Bowlen. Doris Hershberger led publications and games for 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Means
Albia
Leo Means
Susan
Diane
Pat
David
Lucas
Mia
Mike Baker
Kimberly
New Sharon
Junior Pugh
Christine
Chariton
Irvin Birkinhols
Joan
Rusty
Bussey
John W. Besco
Kevin
Darren
Shannon
Sigourney
Huston Comstock
Ricky
Talntor
Donald Abbas
Todd
Terry
Tony
Melrose
Everett Dyer
Lynanne
Lori
Cynthia
Ottumwa
Florence Talbot
Paris
France
Russell Hall
Cora Means
Charles Hershberger
James
Dorene
Glady Pirnat
Ruby Means Sloan
Wichita
Jeffrey Allen Bowlen
Tom Bowten
Julie Leane
Gary Bowlen
Amy Ruth Comstock
Kenneth Comstock
James Hershberger
Susan Means
Vana Baker
Doris Hershberger
Gallatin
Everett Sweat
Donald Higdon
Mt. Moriah
Hostesses honor Betty Schupp with Mosley Gehler coffee
Mrs Andy Mosley and Mrs Mary Gehler hosted a Monday morning coffee at the Mosley home to honor Mrs Betty Schupp. The event gathered neighbors and friends to recognize Mrs Schupp in a warm social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Mosley
Mary Gehler
Mosley Home
Mra
Betty Schupp
Mr Albert Bulza Returns From Davis County Hospital
Albert Bulza came home Wednesday after a two week hospital stay for surgery. The family thanks friends for kindnesses cards flowers and support during the illness and hospital stay. Special thanks to Ray Lockman Red Belmans Chris Craver Bonnie Helmick Joyce McCoy Max McCoy Key Flattery and Albert Bulza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bulza
Davis County Hospital
Atsy
Ray Lockman
Mra
Red Belmans
Chris Craver
Bonnie Helmick
Joyce McCoy
Max McCoy
Miz
Key Flattery
Zell Wilson honored on 50th wedding anniversary
Mrs Doris Wilson organized a surprise party July 23 to celebrate the couple's 50th anniversary. Zell and Hazel Darby wed July 23 1926 at the Moravia Methodist Parsonage. Attendants were Vivien Wilson Wright and Roy T Darby Rev Nye officiated. The couple returned to the Wilson home for a reception with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Wilson
Doris. Wilson
Hazel Darby
Methodist
Moravia
Vivien Wilson Wright
Roy T. Darby
Nye
E. F. Wilson
Moravia Park
Vivien
Roy
Moravia United Methodist Church announces August service schedule
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists worship times at Salem and Grace churches with a guest speaker Donald Plum from Albia on Sunday August 3. No Sunday evening service at Salem. midweek events include a men’s breakfast August 6 and Bible study/ prayer meeting August 6 at Salem. Bob and Jo Hoover return from vacation August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moravia United
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Bobienz
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
Donald Plum
Albia
Safem
Grace Church
Salem Church
Bob
Hoover
Feonlum United Methodist Revival and Service Note
Feonlum United Methodist Church announces Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead leading a revival on September 9:30 am worship and a Scene-0-Fest feature about the prodigal son. Messages focus on The Practical Son with Father reconciliation. church school and UMW meet July 37 at 1 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feonlum United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
U.M.W
Hospital gratitude note to Albia doctors and family
Thank you for the cards gifts flowers and kindness during my hospital stay in Albia Special thanks to Dr Avera Dr Carlson and Rev Hoover and to all the family for their support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Avera
Carlson
Rev. Hoover
Wilsons thank relatives for 50th wedding anniversary
Hazel and Zell Wilson express gratitude for kindness shown on their 50th anniversary last Wednesday. They thank relatives and friends for cards gifts and support, with special mention to LeRoy Doris Ruby Cora Vivien and Fern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy
Doris
Ruby
Cora
Vivien
Fern
Hazel
Zell Wilson
Thanks for the hospital wishes from Dewey Kincade
Dewey Kincade expresses gratitude for the cards gifts visits and kindness shown during his hospital stay noting he greatly appreciated the support and warmth from everyone involved.
Thankful note from Mrs Nelson Ballanger
Mrs Nelson Ballanger expresses gratitude for the many friends who sent cards while she stayed at Davis County Hospital. She praises the pretty cards and says Acts of kindness will be remembered with blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis County Hospital
Nelson Ballanger
Thank You Note for Hospital Stay Appreciation
Sherry Miller and Shawn Fredrick express sincere thanks for the cards gifts flowers and concern shown during the hospital stay. They greatly appreciated the kindness and support.
Garden Club Tours the Gardens of Max Hiner
The Moravia Garden Club and guests toured the gardens of Mr and Mrs Max Hiner Sunday afternoon. They viewed bonsai specimens espaliered pears orchids and mulch use. About 18 attended and cookies and punch followed the pleasant tour of the flowers and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Richard Harsh Wins Coal Char Drawing at NACC Show
Richard Harsh, professor at John Wesley College in Owasgo Michigan, won first place in a coal drawing at the North American Christian Convention Art Show held July 9 to 11 in Detroit at Cobo Hall. The 1975 NACC drew about 15,000 Christian Church and Churches of Christ members. theme was Thy Kingdom Come. Harsh is a Moravia High School graduate, son of Ivan and ?, and husband of Pauletta with a son Richard II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Marsn
John Wesley College
Owasgo
Mich
NACC
Cobo Hall
Detroit
Christian Church and
Churches of Christ
Richard
Ivan Harsh
Moravia High School
Pauletta
Richard II
Picnic Sunday Honors Clyde McKern 87
A picnic at Rathbun Lake honored Clyde McKern who turned 87 on Sunday July 27. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster, Larry Clark, Pearl Lamantis, Haze Bethell, Dolly Shoultz, Anita Lamantia and a Des Moines friend. The gathering featured a delicious dinner, photos, and well wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbun Lake
Clyde McKern
Robert Foster
Larry Clark
Pearl Lamantis
Haze) Bethell
Dolly Shoultz
Anita Lamantia
Des Moines
Dad McKern
Weekend Visit Highlights Local Social Roundup
Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Ron McCaleb and sons of Rochester and Lois Fowler of Des Moines spent the weekend with Glen Fowler. They called on Mrs. Birdie Main and joined several families from Centerville Urbandale Moravia and Ankeny for informal gatherings, showers, and birthday celebrations featuring home made ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron McCaleb
Rochester
Minn
Lois Fowler
Des Moines
Glen Fowler
Birdie Main
Andy Mosley
Columbus
Ohio
Denny Argo
Ankeny
O. A. Sigler
Urbandale
Moravia
Janice
Nelson Ballanger
Jesse
Delaris
Buell Taylors
Walter Relph
Russell
Don Relph
Dawnita
Shawn
Valeria
Moravia Girls Reach District Final in Ottumwa Showdown
Moravia girls softball advance to the district final at Ottumwa’s Legion Field where they will face Ottumwa after a season of strong showings. Key players include Sherri Easter and Jit McDanel with notable hits and pitching by Sheri Kaster as Moravia beat Cardinal and Argyle en route to the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ottumwa
P.m
Legion Field
Albia
Sherri Easter
Lisa Clark
Jit McDanel
Diana Kauzlarich
Julie
Beadle
Jean McGee
Steph Sinnott
Cardinal
Moravia Gals
Cardinal Girls
Sheri Kaster
Moravia Girls
Sheri Hinote
Kandi Kaster
Jan Tisue
Sheri Wilson
Ivan Hawkins
Argyle
Hawkins
Kandi Easter
Jim McDanel
Moraravia Girls
Sheri Easter
Ft. Dodge
Moravia Softball and Baseball Honors Named by Localers
Blue Grass Conference coaches named Moravia athletes to the first and second teams and honorable mentions. Girls softball First Team includes Sheri Kaster pitcher Lisa Clark catcher Kandi Kaster outfielder. Second Team lists Lori Clark infield. Honorable Mention goes to Jill McCarter Sherri Hinote Sheri Wilson. Boys baseball First Team features Jess Uhlenhake pitcher and Jeff C McDanel catcher. Second Team names Ron Woodward infield Stuart McDanel outfield Clay Uhlenhake outfield. Honorable Mention includes Brent Walker Jeff L McDanel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass Conference
Moravia
Sheri Kaster
Lisa Clark
Kandi Kaster
Lori Clark
Jill McCarter
Sherri Hinote
Sheri Wilson
Jess Uhlenhake
Jeff C. McDanel
Ron Woodward
Stuart McDanel
Clay Uhlenhake
Brent Walker
Jeff L. McDanel
Rainbow Girls Picnic and Swim Party Held at Lake Raihbun
The Moravian Rainbow Assembly held a picnic supper and swim party at Lake Raihbun Tuesday evening with attendees including Mrs. Charles Turner Myra Pam Machelle Walter Lori McKinley Brenda Kelly Mrs. Paul Spencer Jr Susan Sheela Schneider and Lori McKinley who also attended funday in Bloomfield last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Rainbow Assembly
Lake Raihbun
Charles Turner
Myra
Pam
Machelle Walter
Lori McKinley
Brenda Kelly
Paul Spencer, Jr
Susan
Sheela Schneider
Bloomfield
Roland Reunion Brings Rolana clan together in Moravia
A Rolana reunion was held Sunday July 27 at the Moravia community building with a noon cooperative dinner. Attendees included Mae Harper, George and family, Burdett Cox and Nyle, Curtis Tomlin and family, George Scott Jr and family, Jeff Rhonda and Russ, Gary Scott and family, Jennifer and J P, Buddy Bradley and family, Susan Shelly, Jim Logan and family, Steve and Brad Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mae Harper
George Scott
Burdett Cox
Nyle
Curtis Tomlin
George Scott Jr
Jeff
Rhonda
Russ
Gary Scott
Jennifer
J. P
Buddy Bradley
Susan
Shelly
Jim Logan
Steve
Brad
Mediapolis Centennial Parade Attendees Visit Home
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter attended the Mediapolis Centennial Parade on Saturday July 19. Rhonda Goughnour and Vronya Cling accompanied them home for a week long visit. Mr and Mrs Richard Goughnour arrived Saturday to take Rhonda and her friend back to Mediapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Carter
Mediapolis
Rhonda Goughnour
Vronya Cling
Richard Goughnour
Rhonda
Girl Friend
MHS Class of 1935 Reunion Details at C A Ranch
The Moravia high school class of 1935 held their first reunion Saturday evening July 26 at the C A Ranch. Maxine Tisue Easter led the meeting with invocations by Clarence Whitehead, followed by dinner. Prizes were awarded for farthest and shortest travel, most children, and other categories. The group announced plans for a 45th reunion in 1980 and listed attendees from Moravia, Libertyville, Fowler, Washington, Des Moines, Rock Island, Perry, and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
C&a
Maxine Tisue Easter
Clarence Whitehead
Wilda Argo
Dorothy Wilson
M.H.S. News
Moravia Union
Beulah
Harriet Lee Main Dobrmann
Irene Sharp Henderson
Allerton
Richard Burton
Waycross
Donna Foster Monroe
Chula Vista
Calif
Beulah Bishop Reeves
Kenneth Hiatt
Dorothy Wilson McCarty
Charles Reich
Herschel Johnson
Agness Stansberry Lafferty
Wilde Argo
Morayne High
Libertyville
Ken Lafferty
Agness Stansberry
Fowler
Colo
Borgthy Wilson McCarty
Washington
Amy
Glendale
Guy Argo
Moravia
Little Girls Divide Wins With Albia Softball
The Moravia girls split a doubleheader with Albia, winning 11-8 on the road Friday and losing 14-5 at home Tuesday. Moravia rapped 15 hits in Albia, led by Susan Whitehead and Susan McBride with homers and singles, while Annette Avera, Marsha Koffman, and Sandy Moffatt added multiple hits. Rose Mullins and Moffatt pitched in the Friday game with Woodward catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Girls
ALBIA
Rose Mullins
Rhonda Woodward
Susan Whitehead
Moravia
Sandy Moffatt
Band Mothers Meeting Wednesday at High School
Band Mothers will meet on Wednesday August 6 at 1 45 PM at the music front at the high school for a short session and planning.
FFA Meeting Rescheduled To July 31 At 8 00
Members are informed the July 23 session was cancelled due to the Appanense Fair and moved to July 31 at 8:00 at the school. Important business will be discussed. Sweet corn harvest will be ready to pick and sale later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
F.F.A
Birth of a son to Airman and Mrs Jeff DeHoet
Airman First Class and Mrs Jeff DeHoet of Wichita Falls Texas are the proud parents of a son born at 12 20 p m on July 28 1975 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces Grandparents are Leonard DeHoet Washington Iowa Yvonne De Hoet Centerville and Mr and Mrs David Godby Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff DeHoet
Wichita Falls
Tex
Leonard DeHoet
Washington
Yvonne DeHoet
Centerville
David Godby
Moravia
Also Mentioned on This Page
BOYER
Dewey Kincade
Sherry Miller
Shawn Fredrick
Garden Club
Max Hiners
Richard Harsh
Roland
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