Wilsons Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Frank and Ruth Wilson observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception at Grace Methodist Church open to family and friends. A noon luncheon followed at the Paul Wilson home recalling the 1922 double ceremony of Clara and Ruth Cox. Attendees include relatives from Iowa towns and out-of-state guests, with floral tributes and poems shared in memory of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
John
Bau
Frank Wilson
Grace Methodist Church
Clara
Ruth Cox
Elizabeth Cox
Freeman Weidman
C. B. Rayhill
Paul Wilson
Nona Berry
Glen
Vina Weidman
Tumwa
Frank
Eile Clark
Moravia
Nell Rousseau
Lovilia
Dorothy Wilson Carver
Waverly
Virginia Berry Rowe
Prairie City
Ting Bearer
Betty Berry France
Cedar Rapids
Howard Wilson
Spencer
Ruth Watts Brain
Hedrick
Ruth Wilson
Raymond Charity
Neil Rousseau
Ames
Des Moines
Indianola
Knoxville
Unton
Shellsburg
Monve
Sewal
Albia
Millerton
Seymour
Thompson
Udell
Moulton
Exline
Centerville
Independent Pioneer 4-H Picnic Tour Held Sunday
Independent Pioneer 4-H hosts Mr and Mrs Bill Moore Douglas Suzanne and Julia led a Sunday June 11 family dinner and project tour. Attendees included Basil Martin Marvin Marguerite Myra Marsha Bob Mitchell Brenda Bobby Bradley Chanda Brian Anissa Keith Lain Douglas Dee Jerry Pettibone David Tim Peggy Glen Davis Warren Fred Christy Bach Pat Paul DeWayne Moore Russell Kathy Martin Robin Young John Sulser John Allan Billy and Jimmy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Moore
Douglas
Suzanne
Julia
Pioneer 4-H Club
Basil Martin
Marvin
Marguerite
Myra
Marsha
Bob Mitchell
Brenda
Bobby
Bradley
Chanda
Brian
Anissa
Keith Lain
Dee
Jerry Pettibone
David
Tim
Peggy
Glen Davis
Warren
Fred Christy
Bach
Pat
Paul
DeWayne Moore
Russell
Kathy Martin
Robin Young
John Sulser
John Allan
Billy
Jimmy
Annual Salem Reunion Picnic at Salem Church Basement
The Salem picnic will be held Sunday, June 25 in the basement of the Salem church. All former members and friends invited. Ada Johnson, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Salem Church
Ada Johnson
Memorial for Max Whicker Obituary Note
In memory of Max Whicker who died three years ago in June. Mrs Betty Whicker and children Mrs Wilma Wincker Mr and Mrs Orman Whicker Mr and Mrs Carl Corbett honor his memory with heartfelt remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Whicker
Betty Whicker
Wilma Wincker
Orman Whicker
Carl Corbett
Card Of Thanks From Mrs South Weeply Family
The family of Mrs Mabel South Weeply expresses gratitude for the expressions of love and kindness shown after her death. They deeply appreciate the support and sympathetic acts extended during the time of bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel South
Howard K Siuth
Kidd Sid Faentiy
Moravia Girls Sweep Leon in High-Scoring Double Victory
Moravia Mohawkettes varsity win 35-8 at Leon as Moravia girls softball A squad racked up 22 hits behind Vicki Van Dorin who pitched all innings with multiple hits and runs from Sally Whitehead Janiece Tubaugh Molly Van Benthuysen Nancy Armstrong and Fonda Dicks. Moravia B squad also wins 15-9 in three innings with Dicks Tubaugh sharing pitching duties and Sally Wheelhead Robin Spencer Sue Markow contributing offense.
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Moravia
Leon
Mohawkettes
Vicki van Dorin
Sally Whitehead
Janiece Tubaugh
Molly van Benthuysen
Nancy Armstrong
Fonda Dicks
Diana Kelley
Tubaugh
Sally Wheelhead
Robin Spencer
Sue Markow
Mohawkettes Upset Mormon Trail In Rainy Showdown
Moravia’s Mohawkettes defeated Mormon Trail 8-5 in a slippery, mud slick game Saturday. Moravia improves to 5-2 overall and 4-1 in conference. Mormon Trail slips to 0-1 in league play. Vicki Van Dorin pitched the full game with four hits allowed, six walks, three hit by pitches and six strikeouts, while also contributing two singles. Fonda Dicks added a double and a single as Moravia built an 8-1 lead before a late rally by Mormon Trail.
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Moravia
Mohawkettes
Mormon Trail
Mormon
Vicki van Dorin
Vicki
Fonda Dicks
Young Girls Softball Start With Doubleheader Wins
The Young Girls softball season began June 6 with a doubleheader. Farm Service defeated Lakeland Hills 18 to 5, with Lori Clark and Tina Fosenburg winning on the mound and multiple players driving in runs. In the second game Gro-Mo-Co edged Benz Insurance 13 to 12, led by Kathy Paxton and Kandi Easter on the pitchers and a lineup of Gro-Mo-Co runners. A later Benz Insurance beat Lakeland Hills 11 to 9, with Sandi Markow as the winning pitcher and Liners from Lakeland Hill contributing runs. The Gro-Mo-Co beat Farm Service 7 to 4 in the second game, with Sherri Kasten scoring for Gro-Mo-Co and Kanay on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Softbail
Farm Service
Lakeland Hills
Lori Clark
Tina Fosenburg
Jackie Pettibone
Cindy Lockman
Marchelle Walters
Ladonna Corbett
Rhonda Woodward
Brigit Rausch
Tammy Sievers
Paula Burkland
Susan Whitehead
June Mass
Becky McBride
Julie Kelley
Sherri Hinote
Fane Zajec
Judy Zajec
Sandy Markow
Lori Horn
Janice Kelley
Sheila DuVall
Sally Avera
Sandi Markow
Benz Insurance
Beng Insurance
Sherri Paxton
Sand Markow
Jane Zaies
Lori MecKinky
Judy Zajev
Jance Keily
Lori Hors
Leena Bolin
Donna Wilson
Devans Tubaugh
Jody Simbs
Bret Johnann
Devany Tubaugh
Gro-Mo-Us
Gro-Mo
Sherri Kasten
Kanay
Monroe
Moravia
LaVonne Bolin
Glenda McDanel
Marilyn Shelquist
Lonna Bolin
Gretchen Peterson
Michele Koffman
Lori
Jeanne Massman
Brenda Johnson
Annette Avera
Misty
Sheela Schnieder
Wanda
Jean
McFarland
Sue
Wanda McFarland
Sre
Firkins to note 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs J C Firkins celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at Iconium Methodist church on Sunday June 18 from 2 to 4 pm. The couple, Vera Argo and Jake Firkins, were married June 17, 1922 in Albia and have lived in Iconium area ever since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Firkins
Iconium Methodist Church
Vera Argo
Jake Firking
Albia
Iconium
Forest Mericle Parents 60th Anniversary Celebration
The children of Mr and Mrs Forest Mericle at 537 N 3rd Street Centerville host a reception and open house for their parents 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 18 1972 at Centerville Community Center. Open house runs 2:30 to 4 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest
Mericle
N. 3Rd Street
Centerville
Clifford Lovells to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lovell of Galesburg Illinois former Moravia residents will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday June 18 at their home 89 Arnold Street. Their children will host an open house from 1 30 to 4 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg, Ill
Moravia
Arnold St
Chargers take early lead with 7-1 win over Astros
In Moravia Little League action the Chargers stayed atop the standings with a 7-1 victory over the Astros on Monday. Also on the schedule, Lakers and Colts games were rained out, and Thursday results showed Chargers 15, Lakers 6 and Astros 13, Colts 9. The season records stand Chargers 5-0, Colts 2-2, Astros 1-2, Lakers 2-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chargers
Astros
Colts
Lakers
Moravia
Band Mothers Plan Summer Projects for Fair and uniforms
The Band Mothers met June 7 to discuss managing the food stand at the Appanoose County Fair July 24 through 28. They seek funds for new uniforms, noting $2,538 still to raise, and plan events with Mr. Hudson hosting the March small group contest. The first summer concert is June 17 at 7 45 p m at Rathbun Dam Dedication Center Nixon Pavilion with ice cream and cookies offered or a free will donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Hudson
Rathbun Dam
Nixon Pavilion
Local visitors and family reunions noted in Moravia area
Mr and Mrs Ivan Helton and son Dan of Metropolis Illinois and Moravia Union editor and wife visited Wednesday noon. Denny Rosdail and family traveled to Cedar Rapids for a Rosdail reunion. Raymond Plants of Mason City visited relatives in Moravia. Charles Burton and Sherry Tusuen of Arizona arrived to visit Frances Burton and family in Pittsburg. The group later toured G E Goodwin home in McGigpuhs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Helton
Dan
Metropolis, St
Moravia Union
Helton
Moravia
Melissa Felton
Denny Rosdail
Cedar Rapids
Rosdail
Calvin Rosdail
Raymond Plants
Mason City
Helnia Tisve
Igh Harshbarger
Nore Foils
Nebr
Lloyd Welburn
Lands
Eric
Newman Grove
Marion Woodward
Natwlie
Charles Burton
Sherry O
Aed Wire
Jack Lepilbe
Moravia churches schedule summer services and events
Moravia United Methodist Parish lists worship at Grace Church 8 30 and Salem 10 30 with a 9 30 school session and a 7 30 pm Sunday evening service at Salem plus midweek Bible study. Church of the Nazarene notes Father’s Day events June 18 with Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 followed by youth hour and Gospel Hour and other meetings June 21 22 with a prayer service and a transportation note.
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The
Moravia
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Wesley Chapel
W.S.C.S
Frances Burton
Walt & Carolyn Younker
Grace Church
Salem
Church of Nazarene D. R. Abies
Larry Smith
N.Y.P.S
Youth Hour
Natalie Woodward
Leila Woodward
Gospel Hour
Sophocles
Teoniums United Methodist Church Service and School
Rev. L. Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead lead worship at 9:30 a.m. on September 9 with church school to follow at 10:30 a.m. The event invites congregation members to attend both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teoniums United Methodist
L. &. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Mrs Raymutd Ashby Visits Relatives in Several States
Mrs Raymutd Ashby spent several days last week in Des Moines with her Mr and Mrs Bill Ward and fairly returned Tuesday evening for visit by relatives in Missouri Oklahoma and Texas. Ms and Mrs Coneries Burton and Shot special Migs Frances Bur we were afterneen i the Re will & pic Lake Rathbun. ued S Wiz 3 fond Mer and Legeri SU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymutd Ashby
Des Moiines
Bill Ward
Missouri
Oklahome
Texas
Coneries Burton
Cial
Frances Burwe
Will & Pic Lake Rathbun
Legeri
Nine Cars Involved In Accident Enroute To Lawyel Internment
A nine-vehicle crash on Highway 2 east of Centerville after 11 am injured nine people en route to a funeral. Debra Van Dorin, wounded with a two inch neck cut, and several others were treated at Centerville and Bloomfield area hospitals. Police report slow traffic and multiple rear impacts following a Burlington truck halt and turn across the Chariton river bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyel
Lester Sawyer
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Drakesville
Chariton River Bridge
Highway 2
Centerville
Burlington
Donnie Dean Carroll
Ottumbva
Cecil Schrodt
Della Foster
Mystic
Edwin Johnson
Udell
Dwight Glick
Rockford
Max Martin
Larry Pfannehecker
Grand Junction
Victor Peitz
Hillsboro
Debbie van Dorin
Clell Blumer
Union
Kirksville Hospital
Debbie
Centerville Hospital
von Pfannebecker
Jerry Bentley
Houghton
Anderson Seeks Board Re-Election
Doyle Anderson of Moulton announces he filed nomination papers for reelection to the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors. He is completing his first term and currently serves as chairman. He will run on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Anderson
Moulton
Appanoose County
Linda Sheldon Graduates From A B in Des Moines
Linda Sheldon, Moravia high school 1971 graduate, completes receptionist and general office course at ALB in Des Moines and accepts employment with Pester Derby in Des Moines. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon of Ikanium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Sheldon
Moravia High School
ALB
Des Moines
Pester Derby
Linda
Clayton Sheldon
Icanium
Thankful note to Moravia fire department for swift help
Ciara Irelan thanks the Moravia Fire Department for a prompt response Tuesday after lightning entered her home and started a fire. The crews acted quickly and prevented further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rites Wednesday For Lester Sawvel
Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home Moravia for Lester Vernon Sawvel 68 who died Monday morning at his Moravia home. The Rev Thomas Woodin led the 10 am service with burial in Drakesville Cemetery. Sawvel born July 16 1903 in Van Buren County was a retired painter and farmer. He married Mildred McCarty on January 17 1925. Surviving are his wife two sons two daughters 17 grandchildren three brothers and five sisters. A memorial fund was set up in his name for cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Funeral
Moravia
Lester Vernon Sawvel
Thomas Woodin
Drakesville
Sawvel
van Buren County
Francis Emmanuel
Ira Seaman Sawvel
Mildred McCarty
Dames of
Kelloge
Keith
Montrose
Culm
Louise Hoyer
Hillsboro
Patty England
Poway
Calif
Mitzi Dogpett
Aurora
Colo
Janice Stanley
Santa Anna
Cali
Floyd
Longville
Minn
Robert
Sargent
Warren
Beloit
Wis
Lightning strikes Clara Trelan home during storm
A Tuesday afternoon storm sent lightning into the Clara Trelan residence near the square. The bolt traveled via wires to the electric stove starting a fire that was promptly extinguished by firefighters.
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Clara Trelan
Band Director Reports Change of Plans for Drive
Mo ravia band director says Saturday night concert moves to the high school if rain prevents the Rathbandar lake dedication. Mr Hudson notes an old newspaper drive for the band today. Residents should place clean dry papers out by 1 p.m. rural pickups available at 724-3463.
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Moravia
Rathbandar
Hudson
Nominations Listed For August 1st Primary Election
Nominations for the August 1 primary are listed with few contests. On the Republican ballot U S Senator Jack Miller faces Ralph Scott and Gary Kyl opposes Governor Ray and others. State and county races show several unopposed candidates, with local pages noting names like Darryl Morrow and Gloria Curtesio among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nominia
U.S
Jack Miller Hies
Ralph Scott
Essin Kyl
Nor Ray
Synhurst
Auditur Ur
Agrealtine
Morawi
Robert Loynsberry
Stadlunen
Bieppuach
Gueeff
Bau
Paulett
John Z. Ely
Uther
Veri Farnsworth
Gloria Curtesio
Darrel Morrow
Centerville
Republican Act of Board of Super- Visors
Verich Kynase
Doyle Anderson
Castora Burger
Maurice Haney
Arly Hullinger
Leon
John Brunow
Harry Robertson
Shue Bentus Valem
C Y Alturney
Board of Supereisors
Paul &R
Parisvurl
Athd Kater
Broshar Family Visits Kin in Georgia and Eaton Relatives
Mr and Mrs Jack Broshar and family of Atlanta visited his mother Bertha Broshar on Sunday. Mrs Carson Merkcle Kelle and Brett of Eaton returned home Saturday after two weeks with her mother Bette Van Dorin the Doyle Mericles and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Broshar
Atlanta
Bertha Broshar
Carson Merkcle
Kelle
Brett
Eaton, Cole
Bette van Dorin
Doyle Mericles
Thanks to Relatives for Visits and Prayers
Inez Campbell expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for visits letters cards flowers and prayers during hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Campbell
Memorial Day Thanks from 4-H Donors at Iconium and Salem
A note expressing gratitude to all donors who contributed to the 4-H clubs at Iconium and Salem cemeteries over Memorial Day weekend. The message is from tanklin Happy Helpers and Franklin Farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Salem
Tanklin
Franklin Farmers
Navy veteran Mack Van Zante’s military service noted
Mack Van Zante arrived home on June 10 after a four year enlistment. He served as an instructor at the Correctional School in San Diego and with the USS Hollister and USS Whipple deployments in the Western Pacific. He earned the Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal with devices, Bronze Stars, Vietnam Medal with Device, and the National Defense and Good Conduct Medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack van Zante
Sntury
Carl van Zante
United States Navy
SS. Diego
Calif
Ue Us.s. Hollister E
U.S.S. Whippleith
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Wilsons
Frank and
Independent
Pioneer 4-H
Morman T
J.C. Firkins
Clifford Lovells
Band Mothers
Salem United Methodist
Guy Argo
Wayne Christy
Melrose
Elaine Ann
Stanley E. Spencer
Ralph Spencer
Anderson
Inda Sheldon
Lester
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