Moravia approves 1972 budget with higher town taxes
Moravia plans a 1972 tax increase as the budget shows total property taxes rising from 24 070 to 26 833 dollars. General, public safety and municipal funds grow while debt service falls slightly. The town levy rises to 44.059 mills, higher than nearby Centerville Cincinnati Moulton and Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Union
Public Safety
Centerville
Cincinnati
Moulton
Mystic
Junior Garden Club Meets At Shelter House
The Junior Garden Club met Friday at 1 30 p m in the shelter house in the city park with president Sheila DuVall presiding. Three new members joined as the group planted two city park beds and each member made a terrarium. Senior members donated plants and leaders aided projects. Refreshments were served. Members are to bring sack lunches for the June 18 meeting at 12 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelter House
City Park
Sheila DuVall
Maggie Faber
Kenneth Condra
Fisherman Drowns At Stockton Lake Missouri
Army Corps reports the first drowning at Stockton lake in Southwest Missouri. Jerry Baker, 54, fell from a 16 foot fishing boat and was cut over twice by the vessel. Witnesses say he moved from the operator seat to fix the engine when he went overboard. He swam but the boat circled and ran over him twice. there were no life jackets aboard. Colonel Anderson urged safety in the new lakes as the Stockton project, costing 73 million dollars, nears completion next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Corps of Engineers
Stockton Lake
Missouri
Jerry Baker
Baker
Anderson
Kansas City
Stockton
Corps of Engineers
Republican Ladies to Meet Monday Evening
Appanoose County Republican Women's club scheduling regular meeting Monday June 14 at 8 00 pm in the coffee room of Iowa Southern Utilities Co 300 Sheridan Cen ter ville IA State Representative Delmont Moffitt to be guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Republican Women’s Club
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Sheridan
Centerville
Delmont Moffitt
Planning To Improve County 4-H Building
Appanoose County Fair Board and the Centerville clubs study finishing the 4-H building for year round use at an estimated cost of about 15000 dollars. Plan includes insulation paneling heating and a small kitchen. Building measures 120 by 60 feet and would host large county meetings. Community members are invited to share views with the fair board or associated clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Fair Board
County Shrine Club
Centerville Lions Club
Centerville Rotary Club
Fair Board
Local social notes mention regional graduations and visits
Mr and Mrs Robert Foster and family visited Ames home for four days and attended a high school graduation in which their nephew David McKern graduated. Several couples toured Rathbun lake area after Sunday dinner at Ben Jones. Other residents attended an advanced symposium in Marshalltown and family travels included Camanche Moline graduations for grandchildren Barbara Mike and Ricky. Strawberry picking with Kenneth Gladfelder and visits by Lew Hiner and others also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster
Arthur McKern
Ames
David McKern
Robert Sparr
Raymond Vanderhorst
Bussey
Wendell Murdy
Ben Jones
Rathbun Lake
B. F. Whitehead
Irvin Faber Promoted By Iowa Power and Light
Irvin Faber, son of the R A Fabers of Moravia Route 2, Moravia, promoted from System Communications Engineer to System Protective and Communication Coordinator by Iowa Power and Light Company of Cedar Rapids. He joined after earning an Engineering Degree from the University of Iowa in 1959 and is married to Marilynn Worcester with three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Faber
Iowa Power & Light
Irvin. Faber
R. A. Fabers
Route 2
Moravia
Moravia High School
Iowa Power and Light Company
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Marilynn Worcester
R. A
Chas
Department of
College of Education
University of Kentucky
Faber
Coe College
Columbia University
University of Chicago
Midwest Administration Center
State University At
Ames
Geo. Peabody College For Teachers
Nashville, Tenn
Department of Education Administration
Patricia Utt
Local visitors and family gatherings reported around town
Mr and Mrs Ted Wilson and friends spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Elsie Long. Roy Woodward and his boys from Mills Wyoming visited his parents, the Harry Woodwards. Bert Drake and Grace Alice called on Edna Ward Tuesday. Wayne Foster Chrissie of Ottumwa Tina and Bobby Kaster visited Saturday evening with Dana and Alice Kaster. Mrs Kaster took Foster to Centerville to see Clara Dudley in hospital. Chris Bogert attended Mrs Humphrey estate sale and visited Flo Hiner and Delmar. George Strong and his sons from Munster Indiana are visiting Rev E J Strong and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Wilson
Harry Woodward
Theo Miller
Elsie Long
Roy Woodward
Mills
Wyo
Bert Drake
Grace Alice
Edna Ward
Wayne Foster
Chrissie
Ottumwa
Tina
Bobby Kaster
Dana
Alice Kaster
Rev Woodin Named Pastor for Moravia Churches
Rev Tom Woodin was appointed minister for the Grace and Salem Methodist churches in Moravia and Wesley Chapel south of Moravia after a Des Moines conference. This begins Woodin’s fourth Grace circuit year and adds Salem. Retirement moves Rev L B Deedrick to Iconium church. Rev Weldon Whitenack becomes Muscatine district superintendent after leaving Des Moines Simpson church and completing a new sanctuary program at Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woodin
Moravia
Des Moines
Grace
Salem
Wesley Chapel
Woodin
Grace Circuit
E.U.B
L. B. Deedrick
Iconium Methodist Church
E.W.B
Methodist
Salem United Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Des Moines Simpson
Muskie Catch Rule Tight at Rathbun Lake
Conservation Officer Mark Uhlen reports illegal harvesting of undersized muskies at Rathbun Lake. Muskies must reach 30 inches to be kept. 8 to 10 inch fish must be returned. The lake has various stocked species including 40,000 muskies in 1970 and will add more this year. walleye differ by dorsal fins and perch family traits.
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Mark Uhlenhake
Rathbun Lake
Seilers of Russell Spend Sunday With Ames Friends
Mr and Mrs Clair Seilers of Rus sell spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock Monday evening May 31st callers at the Grant Tadlock home were Rev and Mrs Basil Tadlock Charles Elaine and James Mr and Mrs Bill Brueck all of Ames and Mr and Mrs DC Porter David IL and Angel Mrs Ralph McDonough entered Monroe county hospital at Albia on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Seilers
Russell
Grant Tadlock
Basil
Tadlock
Charles
Elaine
James
Bill Brueck
Ames
D.C. Porter
David IL
Angel
Ralph McDonough
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Norman Firkins Retires After 35 Years in Navy Civil Service
Norman Firkins retires after 35 years with the Department of the Navy at Concord California. He served more than 19 years with Naval Weapons in Concord and held the deputy treasurer position at retirement. The photo shows Mr and Mrs Firkins' son Donald present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Firkins
Navy
Firkins
Federe
Department of the Navy
York and Concord
Calif
Wluel
Lees
Naval Weapons
Ste al Concord
Depatroller
Eft
Kirkins
Avn
Donsald
Church notices invite community to weekly services and events
Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Guy Argo lead Grace church activities with Church School at 10 am and 11 am, worship at 7 30 pm, Vacation Bible School program ongoing daily. Community appreciation event at 8 pm Wednesday followed by Bible study and prayer meeting.
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L. B. Deedrick
Guy Argo
Grace Church
Donald Whitehead
Keonium United Methodist Church Service Schedule
Keonium United Methodist Church announces worship at 9:30 am and a 10:30 am Church School with a school program in Grace Church. Reverend Donald Whitehead oversees services and activities. Regular attendance and church programs are open to the community.
Nazarene Church Schedule with Rev. E J Strong
Church of Nazarene announces Pastor Larry Smith leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m and worship at 11:00 a m The NYPS and juniors meet at 7:00 p m Evangelistic sermon at 7:45 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Grace Circuit Church Services Report
United Methodist Grace Circuit outlines worship at 8 30 a m and 10 30 a m with a 9 30 a m church school led by Pastor Thomas W Woodin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Circuit
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Moravia Grace Lay Leader Leads Salem Bible Programs
Clarence Whitehead named Moravia Grace Lay Leader with weekly Bible school Thursday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. and a Sunday 7:30 p.m. Bible School program. A Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting also held at the Salem church.
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Moravia
GRACE
Clarence Whitehead
Salem Church
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Grace Church
Fairview Church Programs And June 20 Notice
Fairview Church led by Robert Foster and Wesley Chapel led by Virgil Dooley list weekly Bible school and worship times at Grace and Salem churches. Special notice states Rev Thomas Woodin will conduct services at Grace at 8 30 a m and at Salem at 10 30 a m on June 20 with church school at 9 30 a m.
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Grace
Salem
Salem Church
Thomas Woodin
Grace United Methodist
Grace Church
Joyce Christy Robin Spenser
Marilaine Lobb
Rachel Gifford
Vanessa Long
Mary Kay Simmons
Sally Whitehead
Diana Kelley
Stanley Wright
Sally Martin
Joni Caster
Janice Coltrain
Wanda McFarland
Steve Matkovich
Jean Ann Rouse
Patricia Caster
David McDanel
Janice Grinstead
Sharon Hopkins
Carole Ellison
Susan Dooley
Rexan Underwood
Kathy Cortesio
Richard van Sickel
Dallas McDanel
Ron Thomas
Dwight Johnson
Deborah Kelley
Randy Scott
Cecil Cooper
John Curtis
Linda Sheldon
Cheryl Faber
Julia Helmick
Janice Hopkins
Julia McDanel
Dean McDanel
Shirley Scott
Kim Tarbell
Linda Wilson
Sandra Brownlee
Fonda Dicks
Pat Lockman
Steve Steenhoek
Janiece Tubaugh
Community Notes From Sumner And Surrounding Areas
Local residents share visits and social calls across Sumner and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Gary Letchford visit the Car Bark land home as Rhonda Audrey and Sheila Dowd spend time with Mrs Mina Dowd and Mrs Ina Miller. Mearl Walter hosts Friday supper for Maurice Walter and Marchelle. Debbie Van Dorin accompanies Mearl Walter to Des Moines and Bondurant. Morning Sun residents Mr and Mrs Robert Carter and Mr and Mrs Jim Herron spend Sunday at Loyd Raymon’s residence in Monroe County Hospital Adtus, returning Tuesday. Exuna Hayward recovering from pelvic fracture after a fall at daughter Ark’s home. hospitalized at Albia, slated for extended convalescence. Ken Would of Murfreesboro attends a baseball game in Bus Moises on Saturday evening. Ron Woodward’s Cubs of andview scene noted.
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Gary Letchford
Sumner
Car Barkland
Rhonda
Audrey
Sheila Dowd
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Ardis Walter
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Mearl Walter
Debbie van Dorin
Des Moines
Bondurant
Robert Carter
Morning Sun
Jim Herron
Loyd C
I. Ken Would
Murstia
Rev Strongs to Be Honored for 40 Years Service
The Moravia Nazarene church honors Rev. E. J. Strongs retirement after 40 years in the Iowa District. A special service is scheduled June 27 at 2 00 p m followed by a reception for Rev. Strong and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Strongs
Moravia
Coins Stolen From Jenkins Truck In Oska Loosa
Danny Jenkins reported a break in to his Farnet Wholesale Co. panel truck near his home Tuesday morning. Sacks of coins from vending machines were taken, with three coin sacks used to transfer money to the rear of the property. Deputy Sheriff Dick Johnson investigated. no solid leads emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Jenkins
Jenkins
Farnet Wholesale Co
Oskaloosa
Dick Johnson
Band Mothers Meet in Moravia for July 7 Session
The Moravia Band Mothers held their June meeting on a Wednesday. A tug raise committee was appointed and plans for band concerts were discussed with dates and venues to be announced. The next meeting is set for 1 45 PM Wednesday July 7 at the high school and all mothers of band members are urged to attend.
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Moravia
Mrs Allen Home After Surgery
Mrs Floyd Ales returned from the hospital after surgery this week. She was discharged from the center hospital following a medical procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Allen
Floyd Ales
Rome
School Board Meeting Scheduled for June 14
Local school board announces a meeting set for June 14. The notice references agenda items and scheduling details, inviting community input and confirming location and time.
Miss Moravia Pageant Entries Close Monday
Carl Tisue announces a Miss Moravia Pageant added to Fall Festival events. Entries open to any girl 16 or older from Moravia or nearby counties, with a parade ride Saturday and crowning that night. Entry deadline is Monday June 14, with a meeting Tuesday June 15 at the Moravia community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tisue
Moravia
Appanoose County
Paul Turner
Paul Mihalovich
Gordon Massman
Demolition Derby Set for Appanoose County Fair
The county fair introduces a Nationwide Demolition Derby on July 19 at 8 p.m. Limited to 60 cars, with entry forms from the fair board in Centerville. Judges will set a time limit. drivers failing to hit another will be disqualified. The derby features heats and a $300 prize, alongside rodeo and shows through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
RCA Barnes
Jim Ed Brown
Country Palace
Grand Ole Opry
Lonzo and
Oscar
Three McDanels Graduate In One Week
Michael Edward McDane graduated Friday evening June 4 from Camanche high school as part of a 66 student class. He plans Eastern Community College Clinton and will keep bank employment at Camanche State Bank. Barbara Elaine McDanel graduated May 28 from Mt Saint Clair college Clinton and will work at the Lord Baltimore plant. Royce Allen McDanel graduated June 3 from the eighth grade at Camanche school and will attend Camanche high school this fall. Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel are the parents. grandparents include Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel.
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Three McDanels
Michael Edward McDane
Camanche High School
Camanche State Bank
Eastern Community College
Clinton
Bank
Barbara Elaine Mc- Danel
Mt. Saint Clair College
Lord Baltimore
Royce Allen Mc- Danel
Camanche School
Clair McDanel
Ernest Hiatt
Cyril McDanel
Father Daughter Banquet at Grace Church
A Father Daughter banquet is set for Saturday June 19 at 7 00 pm in Grace church hall. Tickets cost 200 for dads and 100 for daughters. A musical program by two Centerville youths will be presented. Proceeds benefit Oklahoma Mission projects with youth from Grace and Salem churches. Event funds support a Clinton Oklahoma trip on July 5. Tickets available from the Kebcraagimde or the ye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Grave Church
Centerville
Oklahoma Mission
UMYF
Grace
Salem
Clinton
Oklahoma
Obscure notices memorialize multiple mourners
A fragmentary obituary notice lists several mourners and services including a Tuesday graveyard event. The garbled text mentions Mrs Jeruid Boblenz and Jane Ti, with references to a Monday and Tuesday observance, and several names likely related to the bereaved.
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Jeruid Boblenz
Sillibern
Burt Mondsy
Jane Ti
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Firkinsee Raval
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Salem United Methodist
Keonium United Methodist
Fairview Church
MHS
Band Mothers
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