Johnnie Whickers Celebrates 50th Anniversary In Iowa
Johnnie Whicker and Gladga White of Ottumwa observe their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple, longtime residents, were married on a March date at a Methodist church. Their son Ottumwa and daughter-in-law Meredit, plus Gary Doug and Cherylé, send best wishes. Johnie was employed at John Decre te and retired early.
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Johnie White
Marovia
Will
Johnie Whicker
Gladga
Methodist
Pating
Ottumwa
Meredit
Gary
Doug
Cherylé
Johnie
John Decre
Guy McDanels 60th Anniversary Celebrated in Centerville
Mr. and Mrs. Guy McDaniel of 424 E. Vat Buren Centerville observe their 60th wedding anniversary on March 23 1916. The couple married March 33 1916 at Moravia Methodist church. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luse. They have five children Herbert McDaniel Byron Mrs Dorothy Grigsby Kokomo Ind Mrs Don Maxine Trea Rockford IL Mrs Joe Betty Day Arcadia Ind a son Jackie McDaniel Lakewood Calif (deceased) 17 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. They will spend the day with siblings at Russell Shepards and will not have open house.
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Guy McDaniel
E. Vat Buren
Centerville
Guy McDanel
Fern Citne
Moravia
Robert Lusé
McDanels
Herbert McDanel
Byron
Dorothy Grigsby
Kokomo
Ind
Don
Maxine
Trea
Rockford, IL
Joe
Betty) Day
Arcadia
Jackie McDanel
Lakewood
Calif
Senior Citizens ManU Memo Mole?
Senior Citizens notices list names such as Mr and Mrs Russell Kelley Judy Godby Mrs Hope Btocker with a date line indicating Monday March 22 and a note about a sliced or mixed up potato related item, reflecting a garbled community bulletin.
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Manu
Russell Kelley
Judy Godby
Hope Btocker
Local Visitors and Guests At Area Homes
Local social notes list Mr and Mrs Dave Godby of New Mexico visiting parents in Unionville plus Joyce McCoy birthday dinner hosted by Max McCoy and family. A string of Sunday guests includes Andis Walter Cary McCoy Scott Greg Jerry Monte and Joyce, with other visitors mentioned from Ottumwa and Bia ville.
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Dave Godby
New Mexico
Biaville Eee
Blanche
Bill Robinson
Mia
Wayne Foster
Terry King
Shelly
Ottumwa
Carl Cox
Carla
Frankie
Mary. Meadows
Raymond’ Johnson
Tertiec
David
Inson
Rex Sem
Denise
Alisha
Alaina Cha
Thank you note to family friends and Dr Avera
Acknowledges flowers cards and special attention during illness. Special thanks to Dr Avera for taking me to the hospital and for his excellent care.
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Avera
Track team roster names listed in event photo
A group of track team members is shown in a posed lineup with individuals identified by name. Names include Kageling and Kandi Kaster among others such as Cindy Rogers Peggy Standing Janice Robinson Jackie Wilcox Mary Matin Marlena Paris Becky McBride Carlena Paris Julie Bettis Robin Tarbell Theresa Cortesio Becky Faber Jill McDanel.
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Devana Tubaugh
Fatty Ok
Janice Robinson
Jackie Wil Box
Mary Matin
Marlena Paris
Becky McBride
Carlena Paris
Julie Bettis
Robin Tarbell
Theresa Cortesio
Becky Faber
Jill McDanel
Calendar of School Events March schedule highlights
G fant School presents a busy March calendar with Adult Education sessions on March 18 and 19, a trip for Boys to Des Moines on March 19, and a State Speech Contest at Ottumwa on March 20. A SCA meeting is set March 22 with another Adult Education session at 7 36 p.m. A vocal concert occurs March 23 at Pella, and a Parent-Teacher Conference on March 26. An Indoor Track Meet is listed at Lamoni.
Hospital News Briefs From The Carlisle Center
Mrs. Ruby Cloyed has entered the Carlisle Care Center for recuperation. Brice Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Graham, was a patient at Monroe County Hospital last week. Don Pettibone, once hospitalized at Ottumwa Hospital, left by plane for Houston for further tests and observation. Mrs. Iran Boyer remains a patient at Mothros County Hospital Albia after illness following a stroke and pneumonia. Jim Herron of Gamaliel Ark returned home after being called for his mother's illness.
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Ruby Cloyed
Carlisle Caré Center
Carlisle
Brice Graham
Patrick Graham
Monroe County Hospital
Don Pettibone
Ottumwa Hospital
Houston
Tex
Iran Boyer
Mothros County Hospital
Albia
Jim. Herron
Gamaliel
Ark
Nomination papers filed for Gloria Cortesio clerk reelection
Gloria Cortesio announced Monday she filed nomination papers for reelection as Clerk of Appanoose County District Court. A Centerville resident at 906 Drake Ave she is the first candidate to file and is a Republican. She was first elected in 1960 and previously worked in the clerk's office since October 1942. Deadline to file is April 14 with state and county primaries on June 8.
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Appanoose County
Gloria Cortesio
WM Penn Girls and Grandview Meet in Oskaloosa
The WM Penn girls and Grandview girls clash in a barnburner at William Penn College in Oskaloosa Friday night with Moravia's Molly Van Benthuysen starring for WM Penn at 7 p.m. They had agreed to play at Grandview in Des Moines earlier. WM Penn, coached by Bob Spencer, recently won the Universities tournament at Fargo and advances to regionals starting next week at University Park with 16 teams. opening round March 24 pits Penn against Tennessee Tech.
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William Penn College
Oskaloosa
Wm. Penn
Grandview
Moravia
Molly van Benthuysen
Granilview
Des Moines
Penn Girls
Bob Spencer
Fargo
North Dakota
In & Tow
University Park
Pennsytrania
Penn
Tennessee Tech
Clover Leaf Club Plans for Irwin Shower
Clover Leaf Club hosted a Welcome Home surprise for Mr and Mrs Fraxton Dicks at their Clover residence Tuesday morning after a Texas stay. The event included cookies and coffee and announced a later miscellaneous shower for the Dorman. Irwin family will meet Friday night March 19 at Brushy Church. their home was destroyed by fire March 6.
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Clover Leaf Club
Class of 198 Mothers Meet Class of 198 Mothers
Kindergarten mothers held a March 9 meeting in the elementary cafeteria to review the first grade situation and discuss the school board’s likely decision. They opted not to hold a St Patrick's Day party and urged all mothers to attend SCA on March 22 to boost interest. Plans for year-end activities focused on a picnic for children and keeping meetings through year end, with the next gathering set for April 13.
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SCA
Moravia Jaycees Promote Jelly Week To Aid Mentally Retarded
Moravia Jaycees join Iowa Jelly Week to raise money for the mentally retarded. During March 14 to 23 volunteers will canvass communities selling jelly with proceeds benefiting the Iowa Association for Retarded Citizens and local groups. Aims to reach a $150,000 goal, hoping for a record contribution.
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Moravia Jaycees
Iowa
Iowa Jaycees
Forever Children
Moravia Jayeses
Varsity Track Schedule March to May Schedule Summary
A compiled list of varsity boys and girls track meets from March to May including indoor conference events, MOHAWK, Panther, Warhawk and district meets, with times, locations such as Corydon Des Moines Centerville and Lamont, and notes about state qualifiers. It notes 18 Mohawk teams and 16 Mohawkette teams expected, with potential increases by meet day.
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Mohawk
Panther
Pekin
Corydon
Big Red
Centerville
Warhawk
New Sharon
Wayne
Colo
State
Des Moines
Lamont
Redette
Lions
Seymour
Monte
Montezuma
Drake
Mohawkette
Moravia
Warhawkette
Mustang
Bloomfield
Mohawk Relays
Blakesburg
Mormon Trail
Avey
Moravia High to showcase speech contest finalists
Moravia High School prepares an SCA parents night next Monday to hear four contest numbers before state competition on March 26. Participants include Dee Cofrain in introduction, Sheri Wilson in humorous reading, Jane Zajec with poetry, and Judy Zajec in prose.
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SCA
Moravia
Dee Coitrain
Sheri Wilson
Jane Zajec
Judy Zajec
Forrest Van Benthuysen Loses Finger in School Accident
Forrest Van Benthuysen Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Van Benthuysen, lost his ring finger in a school accident on Wednesday. He was treated at Monroe County Hospital in Albia and transferred to Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines for surgery in hopes of saving the finger. A third operation on Saturday removed the injured finger after earlier procedures failed to repair nerves and blood vessels.
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Forrest
van Benthuysen
Forrest van Benthuysen, Jr
Forrest van Benthuysen
Monroe
Albia
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Weekend Visits Reach Across Oskaloosa and Batavia
The article records weekend calls among local families in Oskaloosa and Batavia. It notes Mrs. Klampe’s heart ailment and the Ill Elmer Lockmans improving from flu. Lance Ray of Des Moines undergoes tests and exploratory surgery at Iowa Methodist Hospital. Richland Sayose-Ettes members Ann Repp, Linda Houser, Diana Burger, and Carol Clayed attend a March 9 meeting. Batavia Jaycees host charter night on March 13 with Ron Repp, John Houser, and Clayed in attendance.
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Dallas Faber
Don Klampe
Chester Klampe
Oskaloosa
Klampe
Roy Gideon
Elmer Lockmans
Lockmans
Lance Ray
Danny Ray
Iowk Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Richland
Last Adult Farmers class at high school Monday night
The final session of the season will be held Monday at 8 pm in the high school. Estate Planning will be presented by Walt Hanson from the Appanoose County Farm Bureau Office. An advisory council election for 1876 77 will also take place.
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Tople
Walt Hanson
Appanoose County Farm Bureau
Fire destroys barn near Moravia from lamp heat
Moravia firefighters were called just before 11 p.m. Friday to the Selfs farm three miles southeast of Moravia. The blaze started from heat lamps and destroyed the barn, livestock and feed. About 40 ewes and lambs were lost along with some young pigs and feed.
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Self Form
Moravia
Bob Selfs
Thank you to Mo Ravia Fire Department and neighbors
Bob and Janiece Self express gratitude to the Mo Ravia fire department their friends and neighbors for efforts during a recent fire providing timely aid and support for their recovery going forward
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Moravia
Moravia Sign-Up Open for Little League Time
Registration for Moravia boys and girls summer Little League baseball and softball runs March 20 to April 3 at Moravia Lumber Supply. Players must sign up. first-time boys need birth certificates and parental consent. Girls sign-up varies by prior participation. both leagues require district residency and notices seek managers coaches and umpires with contact Ron Van Zante.
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Moravia Lumber Supply
Iston
Moravia
Moravia Forms Town Softball Team for Summer Play
Moravia residents organize a men’s softball team entering the World Softball League at Centery. The squad, drawn from Moravia and nearby towns like Numa Exline Cincinnati and Seymour, has 36 games on the schedule with some at the local diamond. Sponsors call Dwight Farber or Ron Van Zante. A roster and complete game schedule will be published soon.
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Moravia
Centery
Centerville
Numa
Exline
Cincinnati
Seymour
Dwight Far
Fall Festival Meeting Set for Thursday Evening
A Fall Festival meeting will be held Thursday, March 18 at 7 30 pm in the community building. All committee members are urged to attend, and interested visitors are welcome.
Depot Project Fund Drive Promise of Community Support
A rural drive is planned with a Tuesday evening event on March 23 to call on residents for donations and support. Organizers aim to raise funds for the depot project and invite neighbors to participate in the effort.
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Johnnie Whickers
Guy McDanels
Russell Shepards
Loyd Carters
Loyd N. Carter
Boreels
Mra
James ) Herron
Loyd Noel ‘Carter
Ate
Fi To
Kageling
Kandi Kaster
Cindy Rogers
Peg
Moray
Clover, Leaf Club
Irwin
Jaycees
Bob and
Janiece
Aviosson
Lewis
Dee Coltrain
Brenda Kelley
Lori McKinley
Sheela Schneider
Rose Mullins
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