Local Happenings From Moravia And Nearby Areas
Ernie Easter was moved Tuesday from Monroe County Hospital to Des Moines General for specialized care. The Hahn family from Maquoketa visited Moravia and Centerville relatives, met Siegfried Fisele in Lamoni, and stopped in Moravia to lunch with Inez Campbell before returning home. Aunt Arlie Pitman celebrates her 97th birthday at Grant Blackwell's home, sharing stories and making a quilt. she invites friends to write. The 18th annual high school completion graduation was held at Indian Hills Ottumwa Campus with 152 graduates, including Caral Christy of Homeston. Numerous local visits and family gatherings are noted across Moravia and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Easter
Monroe County Hospital
General Hospital
Des Moines
Fred Hahn
Maquoketa
Moravia
Centerville
Hahns
Lamoni
Fred
Siegfried Fisele
Stuttgaret
Germany
Frederick Hahn Jr
Kansas City
John Heide
Inez Campbell
Harry Jennings
Grant Blackwell
Arlie Pitman
Arlie
Lnves
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
Caral Christy
Homeston
Farewell party for movers to Princeton Missouri hosts and attendees
John and Linda Houser and family hosted a farewell party for Judy John and Marnie Moore as they move to Princeton Missouri. The May 20 gathering featured volleyball and visiting with many relatives and friends in attendance. The Maplewood Richmond Heights Junior High promotion class honored 16 students, including Miss Renée Harsh, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Harsh of St Louis, with the Principal's Honor and Award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Linda Houser
Judy
Marnie Moore
Princeton
Renée Harsh
Robert Harsh
St. Louis
Missouri
Maplewood
Richmond Heights
Ivan Harsh
Moravia
John Harrington
Unionville
Robert Kelley
Brandon
Kelley
Iowa
Moravia GED Graduates at Ottumwa Commencement
Six students from Moravia High School Equivalency class graduated at a ceremony held June 1 at Indian Hills Campus Ottumwa. Recipients were Casey Dowd Mark Kelley Max Mace tin Jean Martin Olive Tomlin and Richard Tubaugh. Ardis Walter led instruction. Mr and Mrs Larry Martin hosted a reception after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Indian Hills
Ottumwa
Casey Dowd
Mark Kelley
Max Mace Tin
Jean Martin
Olive Tomlin
Richard Tubaugh
Ardis Walter
Larry Martin
Baby Heather Dawn Argo Born in Oskaloosa Iowa
Mr and Mrs Gary Argo of Belle Plaine Iowa welcomed Heather Dawn born June 2 at Mahaska County Hospital Oskaloosa Grandparents Guy Argo Moravia and Leland Bechhardt Mingo Great grandfather Yess Hiatt Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Argo
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Heather Dawn
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
Guy Argo
Moravia
Leland Bechhardt
Mingo
Yess Hiatt
Death Notices for Forest Mericle and Elena Schreiner
Forest Mericle died Sunday at Golden Age Manor in Centerville at 84. He was a lifelong Appanoose County resident and carpenter, survived by his wife Leonw and eight or more children, with services held at Miller Wherle Funeral Home. Elena Schreiner, 75, of Livermore, California, died June 6 after illness. funeral and burial planned in California. she was daughter of HG and Aric Broshar and survived by son Richard Schreiner and sister-in-law Bert Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Mericle
Appanoose County
North 3Rd Street
Centerville
Mr. Mericle
Iconium
Ralph
Vina Simmons Mericle
Leonw Foster
Moravia
Darby Church
Thes
Garnet Brown
Wallie Jacobs
Des Moines
Doris Stevens
Carl
Doyle
Albia
Trenton
Chandler
Ariz
Paul
Clear Lake Oaks
Calif
Dwight
Walcott
Lowe
Forest Jr
Neva Mericle
Mildred Beaty
Arvada
Colo
Miller-Wherle Funeral Home
Rev
Douglas Celke
Hanes Cemetery
Elena Schreiner
Livermore
California
Schreiner
Kenneth B. Schreiner
Aric Broshar
Richard Schreiner
Campbell
Bert Turner
Monroe County designated drought area for conservation program
Monroe County has been designated a drought county under the Drought and Flood Conservation Program. The program offers cost sharing for soil and water conservation, with a 30 percent maximum in Monroe County. Applications are open now, but practices started before signup are ineligible. The signup date is June 1 and funding amounts are not assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Understanding Hypertension A AMA Guide Summary
The AMA explains blood pressure as the heart and vessels circulating oxygen and nutrients. Essential hypertension accounts for most cases with unknown causes, while about 10 percent stem from kidney or gland diseases, arteries, or nervous system disorders. Untreated, hypertension damages the heart and arteries, can cause angina or heart attack, and raises stroke and kidney failure risk. Many Americans have hypertension, but awareness remains low. treatment combines therapy and lifestyle changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
The
AMA
Ted
EPA fuel ratings not always helpful in real driving
The EPA mileage figures are informational and often unreal in stop and go reality. Experts urge choices like manual transmissions, smaller engines with careful axle ratios, and radial tires for improved economy. Other tips include automatic speed control, smooth acceleration, avoiding idling, and regular tuning to maximize fuel savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
ASCS Edicts Wheat and Crops Acreage Reporting
ASCS will require Appanoose County farmers to report acreage for wheat corn grain sorghum and barley with reports due by August 16 1977 Wheat reports before harvest and audits will ensure accuracy Farmers failing to report acreage may be deemed to have no planted acreage risking ineligibility for 1978 program benefits The change tied to 1978 farm bills may set aside acreage based on 1977 planted figures if a set aside is implemented by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Hampted
Hampton
Community Guest and Family Visits Report
Udell and Washburn residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across multiple Iowa towns. Names include Pfannebecker, Moore, Burkland, Zook, McConnell, and Hedgecock, with gatherings at the Moore, Burkland, and family homes. Trips referenced to Des Moines, Grinnell, Ottumwa, and Council Bluffs.
Survey set at McBride Park
The Institute of Urban and Regional Research at the University of Iowa will conduct a recreation use and attitude survey this summer at Lake McBride State Park near Solon, Iowa. It will survey all park visitors and interview picnickers, swimmers, campers, boaters, and Ashesmen on satisfaction and park facilities using counters and visual counts to gauge visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Urban and Regional Research
The
University of Iowa
Lake McBride State Park
Solon
Weseis
Eapests
Moravia Union 4
A brief note dated Thursday, June 9, 1977 references Moravia Union and records a score or count of four in the event. The fragment provides limited context on teams, players, or location beyond the date and number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Aes
Moravia Union
Memorial Day Weekend Draws Dense Social Surge in Iconium
Iconium hosted a busy Memorial Day weekend as five families visited their homes for cookouts, boating, and social gatherings. Des Moines residents Jack Stewart and family, the Whiteheads from West Des Moines, and many relatives and friends from Albia, Centerville, Des Moines, and nearby towns circulated through the area. A band played in Gerald Rinehart’s garage on Sunday, and visitors checked in at the new Dairy Freeze. Medical update reports Jake Firkins recovered from a hemorrhage behind the eye and remains housebound with rhe arthritis. others called on him and Veva in Iconium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Jack Stewart
Stewarts
Des Moines
Larry Whitehead
West Des Moines
Maud Whitehead
Gerald Blake
Altoona
Hazel
Gerald Rinehart
Mike Rinehart
Roy
Charles Tarbell
John Clouse
Dale McCannon
Lorraine Whitehead
Mount Pleasant
Moravia Garden Club Meeting Highlights and Plans
Moravia Garden Club co hosts Delores Burkland and Teddy Ublenhake at Burkland home on May 25. Members noted healthy park plantings while Alice Ullem demonstrated a Tri Color design. August 9 flower show discussed. schedules distributed. Amy Gides shared library books to promote reading. Gladys Harsh won door prize plant. Next meeting June 22 at 9 a.m. at Lake Rethbuo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Burkland
Teddy Ublenhake
Moravia Garden Club
Burkland
Alice Ullem
Amy Gides
Gladys Harsh
Lake Rethbuo
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Opal van Dorin
Amana
Ethel Houser
Russell Brown
Hilde Main
Gaylord Main
Cecil Matherky
Birdie Main
Glen Foraler
Wayne Christy
Joyce Christy
Indianola
Fred Christy
Mystic
Edith Callen
Stanley Spencer
Monte Albers
Andy
Benny
Powersville
Paul Benell
Robin
Chris
Joe Kaster
Tina
Bobby
Alice
Claude Wren
Max Wren
Jeff
Olin Foster
Leona Eaton
Rex Foster
Gary and
Terry
Tom Carr
Moores
Deana Wilson
Sharon
Dan McDanel
James
Elaine Murdy
Donna
George Woodward
Vickie
Daryl Tissue & Tiffany
Esther
Keith Chelsing
Bill & Marilyn Robinson
Margaret
Bob Harvey
Harsh
County Mutual Hawk Insurance
John Farrington
National Bank
Canterville
Tecuhsigh
Hatings
Axy
Rumbert
Paul Mor
Ohice
Pune
Albia Sales Co., Inc
Susthein Kee
T.L.C
Stanley
Udell
Gerald Hull
Linda
Washburn, Ie
Ralph Plannebecker
Gerald
Plannbecker
Larry Hedgecock
Purvis Hedgecock Home
Mike
Randy Bronson
Merle Bronson
Bob Morlan
Alvin Spring
Dennis Turner
Woodrow Dutty
Bruce Duty
Mexico
Sam Moore
Tim Moore
Sue Fenton
Joe Moore
Ralph Pfannebecker
Larry Pfannebecker
Tabor
Karen Pfaonebecker
Clif Pffannebecker
Lucile Duty
Woodrow
Bruce and Son
Moore
Ralph Pfannepecker
Lloyd
Robert Pfannebecker
Sigourney
Mazel McFall
Alfred Burkland
LeRoy
Hobart
Ind
Howard Burkland
Denny Fenton
Tom Moore
Clover Bear
Grandpa
Grandma Burkland
Grandma Bear
Gerald Zook
Raymer Coz
Lake Wapello
Vernon Weisbrenner
Robert Doud
Grinnell, In
Bobbie
Micheal Doud
Grandma Weilbrenner
Anna Burkland
Lee Carson
Merle Bailey
Russell
Gwelda Mathews
Alice Simms
Mary Knowles
Wagello
Walter Main
Marshalltown
Max Gredwell
Clinton
Dean McConnell
Traer
Carl Whisler
Karen Stotler
Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church
Howard Burkland Jewel
Ricky
Edward Moffatt
Kathy Moffatt
Texas
Minnie Moffatt
Oto Whisler
East Moline
Llinnis
Carl Whister
Rey
Zook
Marshall Hedgecock
Council Bluffs
Clover Lear
Mrs
McBride Park
Dr. L. den Hartog
Genterville
JOWS
Posad
Yuna
Frail Lee - Benz Insurance Agency
Sally
van Dorin
Eric
Chicago
Laura Smith
Carol Almy
Bob Warnell
Valentine Lerna
Tama
Atbia
Bill Murrey
Murrey
Lake
Carl Moore
Art King
Kalona
Larry Major
Abia
Jerry Whitson
Central City
Cecile Whitson
Albis
Jake Firkins
Vetera's Hospital
Veva
Burton Tatt
Sun City
Arizona
Eugene Argo
Garden Club
William R. Adler
van Dorin Implement Company
Allis-Chalmels
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