Red Cross Drive Mounts In March With Local Leaders
Mrs John Veach heads the Red Cross drive beginning Friday March 2 with solicitors named including Mrs Chet Sanders Mrs Art Fox Mrs Mervin Ellison and many others. The campaign aims to fund disaster relief armed forces and ongoing activities amid floods and storms both domestic and international.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
Red Cross
Chet Sanders
Art Fox
Mervin Ellison
E. G. Hawk
Eleanor Miller
Birdie Main
Jay Oehler
Bert Turner
Larry Brooks
Geo. Firkins
D. E. Bishop
Lester Brain
Ted Campbell
Almont* Main
Dan Mihalovich
Gerald Morgan
Karl Tuttle
Curtis Burton
Arthcle Martin
Four Moravia Students Selected for Tall Corn Music Conference
Four Moravia high school band members Carol Day Maxine Firkins Sandra Hiatt and Richard Mason joined Mr and Mrs Robert Sloan to travel to the Tall Corn Music Conference at Cedar Falls on Saturday They were chosen from the first chair division over the state to participate in the 94 piece band at the state teachers college Dr Frederick Ebbs served as guest conductor The program included selections by choral band and orchestra groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cedar Falls
Carol Day
Maxine Firkins
Sandra Hiatt
Richard Mason
Robert Sloan
State Teachers College
Frederick Ebbs
Shanghai club event and upcoming family night plans
The Shanghai club met with Doris Christy on February 22 for a dinner with members and visitors including Dorothy Lee Calhoun Amy Hiner Esther Perry Mrs Bowes Lor raine Rinehart Verna Sherry Cindy Wakefield Icle Scott Hazel Overturf Doris N Christy Gilbert Callen Cora Murphy Allie Taylor Vinton Lundy Wayne Doris Elaine Joyce Christy Work for the day was nut meat selection Doris N Christy won the guessing contest The next meeting will be with Iole Christy on March 7 Mrs Dorothy Hibbs will show cancer pictures at family night March 9 at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Doris Christy
Dorothy
Richard
Karl Lee Calhoun
Amy Hiner
Esther
Richard Perry
Doris
Christy
Iole Christy
Dorothy Hibbs
Mrs Doyle McDanel Undergoes Major Surgery in Rochester
Mrs Doyle McDanel entered Mayo Hospital in Rochester Minnesota and underwent major surgery Friday. Her husband Mr McDanel accompanied her in Rochester. She was conveyed to the hospital by Turner ambulance with driver Max Hiner. condition reported as recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle MccDanel
Mayo’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
McDanel
Turner
Max Hiner
Progressive Club Meeting At Broshar Home
The Progressive club met Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar for a cooperative supper with their husbands as guests. Following the meal bridge was played with Mia Rowena McFatridge and Theo Miller taking high score. Ralph McDonough and Mrs Theo Miller were low scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Paul Broshar
Mia
Rowena McFatridge
Theo Miller
Ralph McDonough
ETC Club Hosts Coop Supper and Rook Party
The ETC Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs John Johnson for a coop supper and rook party on Thursday evening with hosts Mr and Mrs Fred Schneider and Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt. Prizes were won by Frank La, Mrs A O Main, and Mrs Fanchen Winsler. Mrs Winsler attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Hlus
John Johnson
Fred Schneider
Lee Hiatt
Frank Lathen
A. O. Main
Fanchen Winsler
Thank You Message to Kirksville Friends
A note of gratitude to friends for cards letters gifts and visits while in the hospital in Kirksville Missouri expressing appreciation and lasting memories of their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirksville, Mo
School nominating papers due by Thursday noon
Final notice for Alling school board nominations ahead of the election. Election begins at noon Monday, March 12. Four nominations for three director seats. Incumbents Curtis Tomlin and Merle Smith seek three year terms, challenger Ron Woodward opposes. Dan Mihalovich seeks the unexpired one year term. Mrs. McFatridge seeks re election as treasurer for a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Tomlin
Merle Smith
Ron Woodward
Dan Mihalovich
McFatridge
Prenuptial Shower Honors Marianne Scott and Buddy Bradley
A prenuptial shower honoring Marianne Scott and Buddy Bradley was held Saturday evening at the Legion hall. They will be married Saturday, March 3. Hostesses included Mrs. Lloyd Rose, Mrs. Paul Cridlebaugh, Mrs. Jerry Pettibone, Mrs. Earl Boyer, Mrs. Ivan Hersh, Mrs. Loyd Carter, Mrs. Don Pettibone and Mrs. Don Sears. After the honored opened gifts, refreshments of cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Scott
Buddy Bradley
Legion ‘Hall
Lloyd Rose
Paul Cridlebaugh
Jerry Pettibone
Earl Boyer
Ivan Hersh
Loyd’ Carter
Don Pettibone
Don Sears
Ottumwa Prepares for Big Outdoor America Show
Ottumwa shapes a large Outdoor America Show at the Ottumwa Coliseum on March 16 17 18. Orin Benson from Eagle Wisconsin with retriever dogs will headline along with Mrs Glenn Walker of Kirksville Missouri. Attendance expected between 5000 and 8000 with free parking and prizes including a one week vacation in the Iowa Great Lakes area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Ottumwa Ikes
Toledo
Ohio
Pony
Montana
Ottumwa Izaak Walton
Iowa Great Kes
Mearl Walter Observes 69th Anniversary
Mearl Walter’s children gathered at the parental Walter home southwest of town Wednesday night for observance of their father’s 66th birthday anniversary. About 34 family members attended. Refreshments of fruit salad and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearl Walter
Walter
NMS Members Gather With Mrs Woodward for Meeting
Mrs O G Woodward hosted Tuesday afternoon at the regular NMS meeting. Mrs Frank Woodward presided over devotions and Mrs Donald Thurman led the lesson on the workings and missionary purpose of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Woodward
N.F.M.S
Frank Woodward
Donald Thurman
Missionary Society
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinners Menu
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church announces a monthly dinner on March 7. Menu includes fried chicken mashed potatoes and gravy cole slaw baked beans cottage cheese hot rolls butter pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Christian, Church
Birthday thanks from W.S.C.S. Auxiliary and friends
A note of gratitude from Mire Mary Burns expresses heartfelt thanks for birthday cards received from the W.S.C.S. Auxiliary and numerous friends and relatives, noting the warmth and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Mire
Mary Burns
Cavicars Church of the Nazarene announces special speaker
Rev Donald KR Thurman will host morning and evening services featuring Rev Jack Hetch a student from Cc E University Park Iowa. Sunday School at 10 00 a m Worship 11 00 a m Peoples meeting 6 45 p m Junior Society 7 30 p m Evangelistic service Prayer meeting March 7 to be dismissed in collaboration with Albia Nazarene meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Donald KR
Thurman
Frank Woodward
Peoples Meeting
Jack Hetch
Cc. E
University Park
Iowa
Brother Hetch
Frayer
Albia
First Christian Church Mire Sunday Services and Activities
First Christian Church Mire invites members to Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Communion at 11 a.m. Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. led by Mrs. Marshall Perry on Daniel chapter five. Ladies Aid meets Wednesdays for dinner and quilting each week at Mrs. O. D. DuVall's. menu in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel 5Th Chapter
Marshall Perry
Ladies Aid
Aid
O. D. DuVall
Grace Methodist Church Schedule For March Missions
Grace Methodist Church lists Rev. John Grenfell as pastor and Mrs Karl Tuttle as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday: 10:00 am Sunday School, 11:00 am morning worship, 6:30 pm M Y F, 7:30 pm evangelistic service. Tuesday March 6 7:30 pm school of mission led by James Fisk. Wednesday March 7 6:30 pm family night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist’ Church
John Grenfell
Evangelical United Brethren Church Lenten services planned
Rev. Lynn J. King is minister and Earl Boyer Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School at 10 00 a m. Morning worship at 10 55 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m first of six nightly Lenten services to be held March 4 to 9 Midweek service Wednesday 7 30 p m Youth Fellowship planning meeting Thursday 7 30 p m in the pastor s study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lynn J. King
Earl Boyer
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule
Fairview Grace Methodist Church Main Station lists Rev. Blackatons as pastor and Kermit Gladfelder as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday School begins at 9:00 and 9:46 a.m. Worship Service follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Grace Methodist Church
Blackatons
Kermit Gladfelder
Sunday Visits and Guests Around Leon Burns Family
Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs Olin Foster visited the Leon Burns family and Mrs Allie Boyer who is staying there. Mrs Ella Foster stayed with Mr and Mrs John Eaton in Center ville. Mr and Mrs Edd King of Mt Pleasant were guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Max Hammond and children of Ottumwa George Johnson and son Wilbur of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Gomer Stocker at the Harry Stocker home with Mr and Mrs Dwight. Main ang and children of Des Moines spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Birdig Main. Mr and Mrs Roman Palpett Chicago married by 41 spent Wednesday and Thursday with her grandmother Cynthia Deere and aunt Miss Madge Hough of Mt. Pleasant and Ether Roberts were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Tillmont. Mr and Mrs Ivan Gibbs called Friday on his sister Mrs bur Miller. Mrs Anna Smith went to visit Mn and Mrs Cyrus Hall with Mrs Adda to fant Mr and Mrs Fyjanborin spent Sunday at the Pure vis home at Deep River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd King
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Hammond
Max Hammond
Ottumwa
George Johnson
Wilbur
Des Moines
Gomer Stocker
Harry Stocker
Dwight
Main Ang
Chicago
Cynthia Deere
Madge Hough
Mt. Pies
Ant
Ether Roberts
Fred
Tillmont
Pee Ivan Gibbs
Seymour Call Riday
Hepanny
Alice Wilson
Bur Miller
Anna Smith
Yrus Hall
Gailey
Adda
Fyjanborin
Farmers Union to Discuss Monroe to Appanoose Units
Organization of National Farmers Union units in Monroe, Wapello, Davis and Appanoose counties to be discussed at a meeting at 8 p.m. Monday March 5 at Odd Fellows Hall Blakesburg. Ernile Schoech of Blakesburg in charge of arrangements. Guest speaker will be Kenneth Schuman, field representative for the National Farmers Union. All interested farmers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of National Farmers Unioh
Monroe
Wapello
Davis
Appanoose
Odd Fellows Hall
Blakesburg
Ernile Schoech
Gueat
Fielker
Kenneth Schuman
National Farmers Union
Schoech
Albia Cribbage Tourney Opens Monday at Legion Home
Albia American Legion Post announces its annual cribbage tournament at the Albia Legion home in a three session event. First session starts Monday and the final is Monday March 26. All cribbage players in the area are invited. Legion membership not required. Bring your own cards and boards. Registration begins 7:00 p.m. Monday March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia American Legion
Albia Legion
Ottumwa wedding anniversary and community notices
Mr and Mrs Frank Hammond celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary at their Ottumwa home. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Thomas and baby Mrs W L Milleman Jimmie Ralph Lillian and Daisy. Various relatives and friends visited or hosted gatherings around family and church events. The E U B church ladies held an all day quilting at the rural home of Mrs Donald McGloud with over thirty attending. Additional references note visits, travel plans, oyster supper guests, and neighborhood social activities in the area around Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hammond
Ottumwa
Robert Thomas
W. L. Milleman
Jimmie Ralph
Lillian
Daisy
C. W. Craver
Jessie Collins
Mt. Unton
E. U. B. Church
Donald McGloud
J. P
Day
Craig
Richard-Veach
JoEen
Saberallah
Ever Brothen
Franik Wilson
Denver
Colo
Cacil Schrodt
Chester
Ivan Harsh Nelton
Re . Schrodt
Mt. Pleasant
Donald ‘Thurman
Jone
Mia
Ray- Sueghs
Stockton
Calif
Cheater Broshar
Thureday
Inclaw
Kenneth Schreiner
Losog
David
Joe E. G. Hawk
Claude Hawk
Harold Hidi
Freakon
Paul
James Wilson
Jyn «Wilson
Charles ‘Tadiock
Oskaloosa
Ami
Paul Miller
Em' Patsy
Monroe
Marvin Gardner
Ce Dowd
Garland Houser
Jerry Inda Long
Centerville
Carl Coffin
Promity
Charles Coffin
Gerald Burton
Beg Moines
Wvel
Newton
Lester Sawyer
Raymond Ashby
Luise
Walter
Bennis
Clarence Dowd
Zell Callen
Martha Potts Elected To National Meet
Martha Potts of Moravia daughter of Mr and Mrs K C Potts Moravia is named candidate for the National 4-H Camp in Washington DC June 13 20 by Monroe county girls 4-H committee She has perfect attendance six years and held every office in her club also serving on the state fair demonstration team and was Monroe County 4-H girl of the year in 1984 She is a Moravia high school senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Berry
Monroe Girls
Martha Potts
Franklin ‘Happy Helpers
Washington, D. C
Martha
K. C. Potts
Moravia
Monroe County
Monroe Scone
Moravia High School
Farewell Held for Extension Director Clarence Babcock
A farewell party for county extension director Clarence Babcock was held on February 23 with Martha McCord leading the program. About 250 people attended as 4-H members and leaders listed among the speakers and gifts, followed by cookies, pop, and a square dance by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Babcock
Martha McCord
4-H
Carson Larson
David McGrath
Mary Jo Sennate
Bob McGinnis
Marvin Vance
Chuck DeVries
Olin Harry
Clifford Davis
Herbert Bettis
Homer Berry
Jim Stuchel
County 4-H
Mr. Babcock
Rebekah Lodge Holds Undrawing Ceremony at I O O F Hall
Mrs Gretchen Ashby who is Noble Grand led the regular Rebekah lodge meeting Monday at the I O O F hall. Mrs Mertie Holland was elected vice president of the District convention set for April 23 in Centerville. Nineteen members attended as the charter was undraped in memory of Lola Clinton past Rebekah Assembly president. Credits went to Gladys Harsh Fern Hudgens Ora Turner Gretchen Ashby Genevieve Morgan and Mattie Roland for assisting. A social gathering planned for Tuesday was postponed due to church meetings. Refreshments served by Mrs Leonard Palmer and Mrs Gerald Morgan. Games followed led by Mrs Mettie Roland and Clara Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Ashby
Rebekah Lodge
I. 0. O. F. Hall
Mertie Holand
Tce
Centerville
Albia
Lola Clinton
Rebekah Assembly
Gladys Harsh
Fern Hudgens
Ora Turner
Genevieve Morgan
Mattie Roland
Ivan Harsh
Harold Hudgens
Leonard Palmer
Gerald Morgan
Mettie Roland
Clara Ireland
Birthday dinner honors Joélyn Boeckleman and Skip Broshar
A family dinner Sunday at the Paul Broshar home celebrated the birthdays of Joélyn Boeckleman and Skip Broshar. Attending were Arnold and Doreen Cutkamp and family, Art Boeckleman and daughter, Skip Broshar, Myrtle Hudgens and Dora Hudgens, all of Des Moines. Myrtle Hudgens spent the weekend with her mother Dora Hudgens. The junior and senior school band clarinet sections traveled to Ottumwa for a music clinic led by Instructor Solan. Mrs. John Veach and Richard Veach traveled to Kirksville Missouri and brought home John Veach from the hospital to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joélyn Boeckleman
Skip Broshar
Paul Broshar
Arnold Cutkamp
Art Boeckleman
Myrth Hudgens
Des Moines
Dora Hudgens
Myrtle Hudgens
Ottumwa
Solan
John Veach
Richard Veach
Kirksville
School of Instruction and Eastern Star Dinner Notice
School of Instruction led by Mrs. Letha Gibson to be held Thursday March 8 at 1 00 pm. Eastern Star dinner at 6 30 pm at the Legion hall with inspection and initiation at 7 30 pm. Members are invited. Mrs. Vera Moore W M Mrs. Mildred Bishop Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letha Gibson
Eastern Star
Legion Hall
Vera Moore
W. M
Mildred Bishop
Moravia Girls Head to State Tournament Today
Twelve Moravia high school girls basketball players head to Des Moines for the state tournament with coach Win Carr and five cheerleaders. They will play four games, two in the afternoon and two in the evening, including a first round at 3 30 against Guthrie Center. Maynard, coached by Melvin Kupfersmidt, is a focal point in the state playoff context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Des Moines
Win
Carr
Blakesbary
Guthrie
Maynard
Melvin Kupferschmidt
Moravia Irls
NFO Representatives Hear National Farm Bill Proposals
The National Farmers Organization with 101,216 members represents in Washington during farm bill talks. Leader Oren Lee Staley of Rea Missouri says the group seeks 100 percent parity and about 20 dollars per hundredweight for hogs and cattle, while pressing for emergency farm credit. The delegation met with House and Senate agriculture committees as they pursue policy targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farmers’ Organization
NFO
Washington
N.F.O
Capitol
Ezra Benson
Oren Lee Staley
Rea
Missouri
N.P.O
House Agriculture Committee
Senate Agriculture Committee
Staley
Corning
Town
Dan W. Turner
Iowa
Turner
Weekend visits mark busy schedule in Richland and Fairfield
Mr and Mrs Russell Hughes visited Richland with the Nichols family and Fairfield with Mrs Robert Moffatt and kin. Otha Taylor entered University hospital Town City for a check up. His sons Dayne Buell Jay accompanied him. Several families, including the Taylors, Hawks, Woodwards Coulsons Tomlins and Fenton clan, marked anniversaries and hosted gatherings over the weekend amid hospital visits and local trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Hughes
Nichols
Richland
Robert Moffatt
Fairfield
Otha Taylor
University Hospital
Town City
Dayne
Buell
Jay
Dick Johnson
Luther Caster, Jr
Newton
Fire Dept Displays New Equipment For Moravia
Moravia fire department unveils new smoke mask and electric smoke ejector in a public display at Gardner Hatchery. The gear aims to speed entry into smoke filled rooms and clear spaces, reflecting continued drive to fund modern firefighting tools with local contributions from Hellyer Bros and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooravia
Gardner Hatchery
Moravia Fire Department
Hellyer Bros
Ernest Temple
W. L. Palmer
Harry Stocker
R. R. Pennington
Lute Hiatt
C. R. Davis
Marve Lockman
Ron Woodward
Luther Caster
Albia Set for Moloney Western aluminum plant
Albia will host a new industrial site by the Moloney Western Corporation, maker of all weather aluminum doors. Production starts in a temporary space in the Duca Chevrolet building on Highway 34 with about 115 workers expected by fall, including some women. The Albia Industrial Group plans a $150,000 facility at the Albia airport site to be leased to Moloney. American Chain & Cable has chosen Fairfield for a $400,000 plant joining their expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Moloney Western Corporation
Duca Chevrolet
Highway 34
Albia Industrial Group
Moloney
American Chain & Cable Company
Fairfield
Legion and Auxiliary Cooperative Supper Well Attended
The American Legion and Auxiliary with their families held a cooperative supper and kitchen shower Monday evening at the Legion hall. A social evening with visiting and games followed. Mrs. Max McDonough chaired the committee with Mary Ann Sloan Mabel Smith and Clive Tomlin on the table committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
Max McDonough
Mary Ann Sloan
Mabel Smith
Clive Tomlin
First Lenten Services Begin Next Week
Three local churches plan Lent and post Easter services. Evangelical United Brethren church opens a week of special services Sunday evening March 4 through Friday March 9 led by Pastor Lynn King with sermons from the Sermon on the Mount. Evening services start at 7 30 with special music on three nights. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical
United Brethren Church
Lynn King
Flight of the Stork headline details births
Mr and Mrs Cleli McDanel welcomed baby Julia Jean born February 26 with VY C Easter Lyndon McDanel and Frank Gladfelder as relatives. Ottumwa couple Mr and Mrs John Keasling had daughter Tonyia Christine born February 25 weighing 4 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents C E Keasling Roy Underwood and others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleli McDanel
Julia Jean
VY. C. Easter
Lyndon McDanel
Frank Gladfelder
John Keasling
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Hospital
Tonyia Christine
Keasling
Gwendolyn Underwood
C. E. Keasling
Roy Underwood
Morevia
Mary Burns
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Bhanghal
Phe
Doyle McDanel
Rochster
Progressive
Paul ‘Broshar
E.T.C. Club
Scott, Bradley
Nms
Christian Church Menu
Cavicars
First Christian Church
Olin Foster
Leon Burns
Allie, Boyer
Ella Foster
John Eaton
Antiquity
F&a M
Er Scott, YM
of Farmers Union
H Farewell
Rebekah Lod&e
MHS
Harry Woodward
Mabel
Bertha Coulson
Wendt Coulson
Mrs. Woodward
Mrs. Coulson
Deanie Tomlin
Carl Tomlin
Debbie Tomlin
Raymond Derring
Plano
Lynn
Linda Fenton
Dean
Wanda
Deanie
Debbie
Mike Tomlin
Garl Tomlin
Carl ‘Tomlin
Loren Thompson
Howard Smith
Laughlin Hospital
Harry Robison
Marilois
Barbara
Max Hope
Carol Gordon
Olin Foster Home
Russell Espy
Firs
Fire Dept
Legion & Auxiliary
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