Memorial Day Gatherings Across Many Homes
A crowded Memorial Day weekend dish of visits and alumni events across Centerville and surrounding towns. Families such as the Fabers, Fosters, and Morrissons attended graduations in Knoxville and Montezuma, while Drake University and University of Northern Town hosts welcomed graduates. Multiple relatives traveled from Des Moines to Des Moines area for ceremonies, with many planning future studies at colleges like Westmar and the University of Iowa. Memorial day observances included cemetery visits and family gatherings across Centerville, Montezuma, Ottumwa, and nearby communities.
Loren Thompson 75 Passes Suddenly
Loren Edward Thompson aged 75 a Moravia resident died Monday June 1 at Monroe county hospital Albia after entering Sunday evening He was born August 28 1894 son of T Sherman and Lottie Berry Thompson A World War I veteran and American Legion member he is survived by four sisters Frances Benzing What Cheer Mildred Robb Centerville Fern Thompson Peoria and one brother Theo Thompson Batavia Funeral services were held Wednesday June 4 at Turner Funeral Home Rev Cecil Latta officiating burial Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Edward Thompson
Moravia
Monroe County
Albia
T. Sherman
Lottie Berry Thompson
American Legion
Frances Benzing
What Cheer
Mildred Robb
Centerville
Fern Thompson
Peoria
Mable Thompson
Waukegan
Ili
Theo Thompson
Batavia
Turner Funeral Home
Cecil Latta
Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
Tuyve Tatu Salem United Methodist Church Notice
Pastor L B Deedrick announces schedule changes at Salem United Methodist Church Guy Argo is the church school leader Sunday includes church school at 10 am worship at 11 am and evening service now at 8 pm Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm Vacation Bible School daily at the elementary school building 9 to 12:20 am You are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Guy Argo
Iconium United Methodist Vacation Bible School Service
Donald Whitehead leads a Daily Vacation Bible School program at Iconium United Methodist. The morning schedule includes a 9:30 service and 10:30 church school, followed by an 8:00 pm evening service at the Salem church in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Salem Church
Moravia
Nazarene Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
Reverend E J Strong leads Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Larry Smith. Sunday school at 10:00, worship at 11:00, N Y P S and Juniors at 7:00, and Wednesday missionary study at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
N.Y.P.S
Grace Circuit Church Announces Sermon Series
The Grace Circuit of United Methodist Church lists Rev Thomas W Waddin as pastor and John Guthrey as lay leader. Sermon topic It Never Rains but it Pours begins a series on the book of Ob. Church School 10 am Worship 11 am. Friday wedding Linda Mobley and Jay Phillips. Sunday 6 pm Koinonia Group in Upper Room. Lesson world beyond. Monday Bible school second week starts 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Waddin
John Guthrey
Linda Mobley
Jay Phillips
Koinonia Group
Virgil Dooley
UMYF
Grace
Wesley Chapel Schedule for Virgil Dooley
Virgil Dooley lays leaders at Wesley Chapel with a church school at 9:00 a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday activities include UMYF at Grace at 6:00 p.m.
Fairview Church Schedule and Time Change Notice
Robert Foster announces Fairview Church worship at 9:00 a.m. and Church School at 10:00 a.m. Sunday services at 6:00 p.m. UMYF meets at Grace. Monday night family pot luck. Time change noted and summer service schedule starts June 14, 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMYF
Grace
ETC Club Vacations Until September Meeting
ETC Club members enjoyed a park picnic with Hi and former member Grace Main attending. In the afternoon they played games at Mrs. John Guthrey’s home where everyone received a prize. This was the last meeting until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Main
John Guthrey
Moravia Eastern Stars Meet With Initiation Planned
The Moravia Eastern Stars announce a regular meeting on Tuesday evening June 9 at 8:00. Initiation is on the agenda. Officers listed include Mrs. Doris Wilbon W M and Mrs. Maxim Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Eastern Stars
Doris Wilbon
W.M
Maxim Main
Sexy
Gladfelders Attend Drake Commencement and Mopay Plans
Mr and Mrs Keith Gladfelder Pamela and Lena attended Drake University's commencement on Sunday afternoon. Their son in law Robert Cook received his B A degree and a reception followed at the Gladfelder home in Des Moines. Mrs Robert Cook formerly Norma Lee Gladfelder was a 1961 Moravia high graduate. The Cooks plan to move to Louisville Kentucky where he will attend a seminary for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Faber
Ruben Faber
Moravia
Knoxville
Lora Ann Lewis
Robert Foster
Richard Mortis
Montezuma
Craig Mortrison
Jacquetta
Craig
Marysville
Drake University
Anita Lamantia
Drake
Anita Lamanta
Garnet Brain
Jack McDonough
Eileen
Centerville Community College
Ann
Westmar
Clarence Johnson
Sadie Railing
Richard Raymie
Max McDonough
Des Moines
Jim
Deb Dayle
Leo Dagle
Lincoln High School
Veterans Auditorium
Deb
University of Iowa
James Findley
Springfield
Herschel Johnson
Dwight
University of Northern Town
Cedar Falls
Lorraine
Cyril Mullins
Mullin
Otho Mercer
Mercer
Centerville
Lester Mercer
Gurney Mercer
Red Oak
Golda Hicks
Wm. Brown
Unionville
Robin and
Jody Robertson
Beacon
Mary Joyce Mullins
Town City
Faber
Deg Moines
Chapel Gardens
Leland Thompson
Harold Kimberling
Jack Lewis
R. S. Faber
Mabel Hawk
Eslinger
San Francisco
San Carlos
Santa Cruz
Madera
Jonathan Chase
Russell
Flo Helms
Chariton
Wilma Davis
Darla
Betty
Bill
Blakesburg
Keith Gladfelder
Pamela
Lena
Robert Cook
Norma Lee Gladfelder
Louisville
Kentucky
Linda Self to Wed John Houser Engagement Announced
The engagement of Linda Self daughter of Mrs. Carol Self and the late Don Self to John Houser son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Houser of Centerville is announced. Linda a 1970 Moravia high school graduate currently with Chamberlain Mfg Co Albia. John a Centerville high school graduate employed by 18 U of Centerville. No wedding date set.
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Wwe
Max McDonough
Joyce
Cedar Rapids
Dennis C. Rosdail
Calvin Rosdail
Linda Self
Carol Self
Don Self
John Houser
Lee Houser
Centerville
Linda
Moravia High School
Chamberlain Mfg. Co
Albia
John
U. of
Johnsons celebrate UNI graduate Lorraine Johnson
Lorraine Johnson graduated on Thursday May 28 from the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls with a BA in Library Education. She is a 1966 Moravia Community School alumna and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Johnson
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Lorraine
Moravia Community School
Herschel Johnson
Ira Yeanger Services Held Here Tuesday
Ira L Yeanger 95 retired Moravia farmer who never married died May 31 1970 at Sir Joseph hospital Center He was born July 4 1874 in New Sharon IA son of William and Mary Smith Yeanger Survived by nephew Kenneth Daniels Moravia niece Lucille Daniels Palo Alto CA and sister Martha Gordon Denver Funeral services held Tuesday at 130 pm Turmer Funeral home Moravia with burial in Oakland Cemetery Centerville
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Ira L. Yeanger
Moravia
Sir Joseph Hospital
Center
New Sharon
William and
Mary Smith Yeanger
Kenneth Daniels
Lucille Daniels
Palo Alto
Calif
Martha Gordon
Denver
Turmer Funeral Home
Oakland Cemetery
Centerville
20th Century Reading Club Meets With Winnie Du Vall
The 20th Century Reading Club met Tuesday at 12 30 with Mrs Winnie Du Vall and 15 members attended a co op dinner. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Sylvia Hiatt Mrs Mary Strong and Mrs Violet Perry. Officers for the coming year were elected: president Mildred Bishop vice president Mary Strong secretary Virga Boyer treasurer Arlie Wilson. A social hour and gift exchange ended a pleasant meeting. Family visits followed with Mr and Mrs Glen Fowler and others visiting near Eddyville and Rockford over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Reading Club
Winnie Duvall
Sylvia Hiatt
Mary Strong
Violet Perry
Readers Digest
Grandma
Cecil Tadlock
Arlie Wilson
Two's Company
Mildred Bishop
Virga Boyer
Franklin 4-H club fund helps girls attend camp
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H Club thanks donors who contributed to cleaning around monuments in Ice Mum and Salem cemeteries. Seven girls will now be able to attend 4-H camp, and the group expresses sincere gratitude for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Happy Helpers
Ice- Mum
Salem
Get Well Wishes From Florence Hiter
Florence Hiter thanks friends and relatives for cards flowers and visits while hospitalized in Monroe County Tai. She thanks nurses and Dr Avera for their care and asks God to bless them.
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Monroe County
Avera
Florence Hiter
Miss Stufflebeem Graduates Honors at Centerville CC
Judith Stufflebeem, daughter of Mrs Marie Stufflebeem and the late Ernest Stufflebeem of Unionville Iowa, graduated with honors in Liberal Arts at Centerville Community College last week. She was valedictorian of the class leading the top ten. Ann McDonough of Moravia ranked fourth. Both are Moravia Community School graduates. Judy also served as Moravia High School valedictorian in 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Stufflebeem
Marie Stufflebeem
Ernest Stuffelbeem
Unionville
Centerville Community College
Ann McDonough
Moravia
Moravia Community School
Judy
Birthday Dinner Sunday for Ted Broshar
A family surprise birthday dinner was held for Theodore Broshar at his Centerville home on Sunday May 31. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broshar Newton Mrs. Clara Purvis and others from Seymour Rockford Wilton Junction Marshalltown Numa and Centerville along with the honored guest Theodore Broshar and afternoon callers Mrs. Lynn Starcevich Kenneth Gladfelder and Jess Gladfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedore Broshar
Charles Broshar
Newton
Clara Purvis
Dalton Darrah
Seymour
Russell Broshar
Fred Shondel
Rockford, WI
John Benac
Tony, Terry
Todd
Wilton Jct
Kenneth Strickler
Julie
Marshalltown
Gary’ Gatrel
David
Numa
John Broshar
Donnie
Lyndon McDanel
Frances Lucas
Rose
RexAnn
Bill Donovan
Cindy
Mike Donovan
Melinda
Centerville
Lynn Starcevich
Memorial Day Weekend Visits Across Pleasant Hill
Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Allen and family from Bloomfield visiting Pleasant Hill, Mo. for Memorial Day weekend with James W. Dixon’s family. Jedfrey Kelley spent Friday with his grandparents, John and Mrs. Kelley. Herschel Kelley and family dined with the Kelleys on Sunday. Mrs. Russell Kelley and Judy visited Sunday afternoon. Eton Culeman Brenda and Gary from Sacramento overnighted with Frank Wiljeon’s family, calling on friends Jerry Main and Sandy of Grimes who also spent the weekend with the Elec and Marion Main.
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Wayne Foster
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Max Wren
Jeffrey Christopher
Des Moines
Francis Wren
Oskaloosa
Claude Wren
Olin Foster
Leon Burns
Mable Luedt
Moline
Earl Main
Estero
Florida
Jess Gladfelder
Bryan
Marla Cox
Kenneth Gladfelder
Rathbun Dam
Judy Cox
Marla
Kevin Cox
Ted Brosh
Frank Wilson
Odle Clark
John Johnson
Nell Rousseau
Lovilla
Opal van Dorin
Denise Gregson
Birdie Main
Robert Gregson
Dennis
Gaylord Main
Gregsons
Loraine Fowler
Glen Fowlers
Mable Main
Helma Tisue
Leslie Plants
Grace Main
Lois Fowler
James Wilson
Elton Coleman
Sacramento
Calif
Rathbun Lake
Richard Tubaughs
Clarence Whiteheads
Paul Wilsons
Paul Turners
Larry Brooks
Norman Ward
Cara Brooks
Kirksville
Dick Runyan
Joan
Richard
Gusta Johnson
Villisca
Charley Johnson
Mystic
Herschel Johnson
Jimmy Findley
Springfield
H. Johnson
Sarah Stocker
Marvin Gardner
Edna Fogiesong
Centerville
Meart Walter
Dowd
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Dennis Argo
Ames
Rey Argo
Andy Mosley
Max Hiner
Pat
Mike Carr
Indianapolis
Ind
Marion
Natalie Woodward
Robert Woodward
Steve and
Stacey
Kansas City
Gary Woodward
Creston
Bruce Woodward
Russell DeLambert
Pierson
Iowa
Bill Woodward
Jerry Woodward
Kenny Tadlock
Fulton, Til
Lee Tadlock
Kenny Tadlocks
Ray Tubaugh
Flora Phillips
Eirene Halsey
Loren Walter
Pearl Walter
Paul Miller
Mon- Toe
Jay Miller
Dale Callen
Floyd Allen
Jean
Wilma Dixon
Bloomfield
James W. Dixon
Pleasant Hill
Jedfrey Kelley
Jobn Kelley
Herschel Kelley
John Kelley
Russell Kelley
Judy
Kelley
Eton Culeman
Brenda
Gary
Frank Wil’ Jeon
Jerry Main
Sandy
Grimes
Elec
Marion Main
Daniel Brooks to Teach Social Studies at Mediapolis High
Daniel C. Brooks, son of Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks, earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville on May 28. He will teach social studies at Mediapolis High School this fall and serve as girls track coach and assist with junior high girls basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C. Brooks
Larry Brooks
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Mediapolis High School
Marie Van Dorin Receives B.S. Degree at Norts Missouri
Marie Van Dorin earned a Bachelor of Science in education with honors at Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville on Thursday. She and her husband, Sylvan Van Dorin, plan to move. She will teach Home Economics in Stormont Community Schools at Strawberry Point, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie van Dorin
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Sylvan van Dorin
Stormont
Strawberry Point
Iowa
Moravia Babe Ruthers Start Winning Ways
The 1970 Moravia Babe Ruth league team opened strong with two wins and a loss. Key players include Russ Moore and Dave Allen hitting .500 and .444 respectively, with several others sharing pitching duties. The club, carrying 22 members, aims to draw fans as it hosts multiple games through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bussey
Rotary Club of
Centerville
Elks Club
Moravian
Russ Moore
Dave Allen
Bob van Dorin
Steve Steenhoek
Jess Ablenhake
John McCrory
Jeff McDanel
Moore
Allen
van Dorin
Steenhoek
Uhlenhake
McCrory
Steve Woodin
Jim Cochran
Lynn Paris
David McDanel
Dean McDanel
Lanny Tisue
Rex Argo
Daryl Steenhoek
William
Larry Hopkins
Tony Bryan
Tony Bardwell
Mark Uhblenhake
Todd Harp
Larry Martin
Gary Pfannebecker
Moulton
Moullen
Kotery
Light Vote In Tuesday Election In Appanoose County
Tuesday’s primary in Appanoose County showed lighter turnout with Republicans about 1200 votes and Democrats a little over 600. Local results favored Carl Evans 731 to 609 and Delmont Moffitt 1044 to Homer Warren 235, with Moffitt winning county totals and a district-wide margin reported for various races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Carl Evans
Bill Dillon
Delmont Moffitt
Homer Warren
Moffitt
Fulton
Eveline Kincade
Charles Cross
Board of Supervisors
Robert Ray Pence
AES
Roger Jepsen
Melvin Synhorst
Lloyd Smith
Eee
Aint Coer
Maurice Barringer
Angriculture
L. B. Liddy
Richard Turner
Congress
John Kyi
Final Plans Made For Flower Show June 5 Moravia Garden Club
Final plans for the Moravia Garden club Flower Show to be held June 5 at Moravia High School were formed at the May 27 meeting at Mrs. Max McDonough's home. Hostess was Mrs. Gary Charity. The garden and patio hosted a breakfast meeting with members in flowered hats. After business and coffee, demonstrations on abstract arrangements were given by Mrs. Zell Callen and Mrs. B F Whitehead. Scout troop 49 to hold potluck supper June 1 Boy Scout Troop 40 will host a potluck supper Thursday evening June 1 at 7 00 p m in Moravia park. All interested in the Scouts should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Moravia High School
Max McDonough
Gary Charity
Zell Callen
B. F. Whitehead
Boy Scout Troop
Moravia Park
Navy enlistment note for Moravia graduate Dean Tomlin
Dean C Tomlin Jr a 1970 Moravia Community School graduate lies enlisted in the Navy. He provides a mailing address at S R Reeide4 Company 203 23 Battalion Recruit Training Command Great Lakes IW 60088.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Tomlin
Moravia Community School
Navy
Dean C. Tomlin Jr
S.R
Newborns Reported in Centerville and Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Bob Martin of Moravia welcome a son born May 29 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cecil Schruds. In Des Moines Mr and Mrs Bob McCall announce a daughter born May 30 at the Methodist hospital weighing pounds and welcomed by two brothers and four sisters. She is named Maury Kathleen. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Art Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Martin
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Cecil Schruds
Bob McCall
Des Moines
Burda
Methodist He i
Maury Kathleen
Art Fox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loren Thompson
Church of the Nazarene
Wesley Chapel
Fairview Church
E.T.C. Club
Johnson
Northern Iowa University
Ira Yeanger
Glen Fowler
Lois
Versal Hough
Eddyville
Bayard Neff
Rockford, IL
Kenneth Free
Mrs. Free
Miss Stufflebeem
Cce
Ted Broshar
Daniel Brooks
Mediapolis
Robert Fulton
William Gannon
Robert Nereim
Minnette Doderer
Sharon Robinson
Donald Linduski
William Palmer
Kenneth Owen
Raymond T. Walton
Roger Brabaum
Dean Cox
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