Ban McGrew and Linnville meet in state basketball debate
A chaotic account notes Ban McGrew confusion in Center Centerville as Linnville high girls and boys both appear in state meets. Mrs Cecil Shifflet calls attention to the unusual basketball scene and a crowd gathering for a meal, with guests and baskets arriving amid humorous chaos. T. Wilson and others attend a 20th anniversary celebration with a sinking feeling about feeding a crowd.
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Cecil Shifflet
Linnvilla High
Sew and Sew Club Egg Roast Captivates Guests
The Sew and Sew Club held its annual Egg Roast on Good Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Main. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Van Zante, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, and other area residents. The program featured a spelling backward game and a session of charades, with hopes for another event next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soan al Sew Club
John van Zante
Gueata
Mra
William Brown
Rogece
Patty Lee
Roy Olson
Glen Garrett
Gene
Marthe Sue
Gibby
Ray McCloud
Donald
Harold Mazon
Frank Wilson
James
John and Paul
Dornald Lockman
Bob Crosa
Ain
Birthday celebration honors 79th year of Mr Main
Mrs Birdie Main and sons Bert and Dwight with Mrs Ray Harris Mary Francea Broshar Mrs Stella Carter and LeRoy Brown helped Mr Main mark his 79th birthday Friday at the Mrs. Mary Skinson home. The cake came from Pearl Main of Cherokee Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Main and
Herbert and
Dwight
Ray Harris
Mary Francea Broshar
Stella Carter
LeRoy Brown
Main
Mary
Skinson
Pearl Main
Cherokee
Okla
Weekend Guests Visit from Sioux City and Fremont
Mr and Mrs Forrest Wakefield from Sioux City Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Howard Evans from Fremont Nebraska were guests over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs P D Schreiner Mrs Mabel Wakefield from Rockford Illinois accompanied her son for a visit with friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Wakefield
Sioux’ City
Howard Evans
Fremont
Nebr
P. D. Schreiner
Mabel Wakefield
Rockford
Ill
Moravia High Musicians To Compete In Contest
Moravia high school musicians will travel to Centerville Friday and Saturday for district music contest. Vocal solos and ensembles kick off Friday morning. instrumental groups and solos perform Saturday. Judges expected stricter. first division earns state contest advancement. Entries include vocal solos, choruses, and various instrumental pieces with multiple named performers.
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Moravia
Centerville
Moravia ‘High School
Yocum Heads Fifth District GOP Group
Curtis Yocum of Chariton was elected chairman of the Fifth District Young Republicans at a Centerville gathering. He succeeds Jordan Works of Ottumwa, now secretary to Congressman Karl M. LeCompte. Appanoose county unit plans a county meeting in April and a get acquainted banquet before the June primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Yocum
Chariton
Fifth District
Young Republicans
Continental
Centerville
Jordan Works
Ottumwa
Works
Karl M. LeCompte
Appanoose County
Hoffman Weds Bloomfield Bride in Macon Missouri
Leo Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs R W Hoffman married Miss Verts Melton daughter of Mr and Mrs B E B Melton of Bloomfield. The ceremony occurred Saturday before W H Stafford. Mrs Dean Hoffman Mya Hoffman and the Hoffman family are moving into Miss Blanche Graham apartments this week.
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Leo. Hoffman
R. W. Hoffman
Verts Melton
B. EB. Melton
Blomfield
W. H. Stafford
Macon
Dean Hoffman
Hoffman
Bloomfield High School
Mrs. Hoffman
Miss Blanche Graham
California Visitors Spend Weekend With Local Kin
California visitors Mrs Bessie Boshak Mr and Mrs Andy Townsend of Los Angeles Mrs Harold Richmond and Bob of San Bernardino visited with Mr and Mrs Wash Kincade and other relatives over the weekend A family dinner at Ernie Kincade's home Sunday honored the guests who returned home Monday Boshak stayed longer with her daughter Mrs Carl Mann and her parents Maye Ta Kincade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Boshak
Andy Townsend
Los Angeles
Calif
Harold Richmond
Bob
San Bernardino
Wash Kincade
Ernie Kincade
Boshak
Carl Mann
Maye Ta. .Kincade
Honor Saturday Showerfor Mrs J P Day in Palmer Home
Elaine Palmer and Leila Day hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs J P Day in the Palmer home. An evening of progressive rock ended with high score for the honoree and gifts opened after refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Day, Mrs Lee Hiatt Marilyn Mrs Marvin Gardner and many others. Gift givers listed among local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Palmer
Leila
J. P. Day
Palmer
Day
Lee Hiatt
Marilyn
Marvin Gardner
Dayton Dotson
Eddie Newlin
Thelma Suze
Leonard Palmer
Wanda Donahoo
Margaret, Ward
Velda Hiatt
Doris Pennington
Barbara Burton
Helen Rks
Lesla Y
Johnny Higtt
Centerville
Beulah Bishop
Betty Bishop
Carl Pfannebecker
Richard Harp
Dorothy, Nowels
Easter Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Turner
Mr and Mrs C A Turner hosted a family Easter dinner Banter Sunday with all the children and grandchildren present. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Black and daughter John of Sigourney Mr and Mrs Roy Allison Mary Ellen and Mervin of near Hilton Dorothy Marie Ellison of West Chester and Charlea Turner with her son Charles Mrs Black and daughter Joan joined the visit from Wednesday through Sunday with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Turner
Carl Black
John
Sigourney
Roy Allison
Mary Ellen
Mervin
Near Hilton
Dorothy
Marie Ellison
West Chester
Mya
Charlea Turner
Charles
Black
Joan
Moravia Town Council Proceedings 1940 Session Highlights
Moravia town council met in regular session with Mayor Horner presiding and all members present. Treasurer's reports show funds on hand across General, Highway, Light, Fire, Cemetery, Drag, Hall and Bond accounts with modest balances. Minutes, bills, and adjournments noted. March election set with appointed judges and clerk. bids opened for multiple town properties with sale subject to higher offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maylr. Horner
Gentil T van Tracy
Tolls i Peer Wane
Lou Hiner
Sala
H. K. Smith
Ptg
J. D. Adama Co
Lar
Horner
Low Hiner
Islayy
McDonough
Oehler Bros
Hiatt
Floyd Runnella
F. R. Jolly
Laurence Roland
Johnny Whicker
Johns
Everett Morris
J. D. Veach
D. K. Orelup
Lov Hiner
Gibbs-Cook Co
Matt.Parrott Co
U. Co
H. G. Firkins
Ted Oghler
Palmer
Dille
P. S. Hiatt
Long
Easter
John Dille
P. K. Horner
Mrs Luse Hospitalized in Des Moines
Gus Luse and Mrs. Wong Jones visited Des Moines where Mrs. Luse is a patient at Methodist hospital. She was admitted last Wednesday for treatment and her condition is reported as improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Luse
Wong Jones
Des Moines
Cleanup Day Announced by Mayor Horner
Clean-up day set for Monday April 1 with city trucks to collect trash bottles and cans placed in containers. No garbage or ashes, citizens urged to have items ready as directed by Mayor P K Horner.
March Birthdays Observed at Argo Home
Six March birthday celebrants gathered Sunday at the Roscoe Argo home for a cooperative dinner. Honorees included Mrs Harry Brown, Mrs Rex Haver, Mrs Russell Brown, Jake Firkins, James Minnes and Roscoe Argo. Mrs Harry Lemaster was absent ill with Mr Lemaster acting as proxy.
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Roscoe
Wm. Haver
James Minne
Minnes
Fred Argo
Jake Firking
Jack
Rex Haver
Edward
Phyllis
Harry Brown
LeRoy
Kenneth
Mellie Stack
Harry Lemaster
Lauren Haines
Vinton Lundy
Lloyd
Church of Christ Menu for Wednesday April 3
The menu lists chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans plus buttered garrota, apple coconut salad, pie, coffee, and jelly for Wednesday April 3. The church meal plan emphasizes a simple, home style dinner for attendees.
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Church of Christ
Republicans Name Fourteen Delegates at Centerville Conclave
Fourteen delegates to the Republican county convention in Centerville were named to represent Taylor township at a precinct caucus Tuesday evening in the community building. The conclave on Saturday will name delegates to the state convention. Delegates include John L. Dodd, Dess White, H. K. Smith, Finley McGrew, Robt. Luse, James Cline, Frank Chambers, Von Tracy, Grace Veach, Ora Selby, Pearl Hiner, W. P. Davis, Harry Glick, Chester Broshar. Alternates listed include Theo Miller, Orval Burton, Wm. Gardner, Ted Oehler, Lester Brain, Geo Hiatt, Emil Halden, Dayton Dotson, R. C. Wilson, J. R. Callen, Paul Broshar, Cody Luse, Bert Turner and Nadine Winsler.
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Centerville
Taylor Township
Comuuity
John L. Dodd
Dess White
H. K. Smith
Finley McGrew
Robt. Luse
James Cline
Frank Chambers
von Tracy
Grace Veach
Ora Selby
Pearl Hiner
W. P. Davis
Harry Glick
Chester Broshar
Theo Miller
Orval Burton
Wm. Gardner
Ted Oehler
Lester Brain
Geo, Hiatt
Emil Halden
Dayton Dotson
R. C. Wilson
J. R. Callen
Paul Broshar
Cody Luse
Bert Turner
Nadine Winsler
Herbert Main Observes 11th Birthday Sunday
Mr and Mrs Glen Fowler of near Udell and Mr and Mrs Ray Harris were dinner guests with their mother Mrs Birdie Main who prepared a birthday dinner for her son Herbert marking his 11th birthday anniversary. Afternoon callers were Mrs Lloyd Brown and children and Marjorie Boyer.
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Glen Fowler
Udell
Ray Harris
Birdie Main
Herbert
Myr
Lloyd Brown
Marjorie Boyer
Milwaukee Road To Pay Iowa Taxes This Week
Milwaukee Road announces its Iowa tax bill for 1989 totals $553,688.89 with Appanoose County receiving $9,912.10. The railroad will pay the taxes in Iowa this week, per the company news bureau.
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Chicago—Railroad
Iowa
Milwaukee Road
Appanoose County
CaurcneS Bible School and Activities Summary
CaurcneS Bible School begins at 10 a.m. with communion at 10 50 a.m. Ladies Aid meets all day Wednesday at the church with a noon dinner. Mrs Curtis Burton Barbara Richard Mrs R R Pennington and Doris visited Ottumwa Saturday.
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Bible School
Ladies Aid
Curtis Burton
Barbara
Richard
R. R. Pennington
Doris
Ottumwa
Farm Bureau Ladies Hear Final Lessons
The Farm Bureau ladies of the Independent and New Hope school districts in Taylor township met at Mrs. Loyd Carter's home with 10 attendees. Mrs. Lee Hiatt led two lessons on Eggs Meats and Fish and Fruits and Vegetables, assisted by Mrs. Charles Coffin. The session closed the four part series on Fundamental Food Needs of the Body by Miss Evelyn Hollen. Achievement Day is Friday at Centerville Methodist Church at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Raymond Sayre of Ackworth as guest speaker.
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Farm Bureau
Independent
New Hope
Taylor Township
Loyd Carter
Lee Hiatt
Charles Coffin
Evelyn Hollen
Ames
Methodist Church
Centerville
Raymond Sayre
Ackworth
Mrs Carter Attends United Methodist Conference Delegation
Mrs. Carter and Loyd Carter visited Des Moines on Tuesday with Mrs. Lee Rowe of Albia. They attended a Conference of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of United Methodist churches as delegates, part of uniting the women’s division. Mrs. Selby stayed with nephew Gus Pabst, a veteran patient, while Loyd visited his brother Hal Carter.
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Stella Carter
Frank Selby
Loyd Carter
Des Moines
Carter
Lee Rowe
Albia
Womens' Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Churches
Christian Service
Legion Auxiliary Honors Member Shower for Mrs Day
The Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting at Mrs C M McFatridge home on Tuesday March 19 Regular business was transacted A surprise shower honored Mrs J P Day with many useful gifts Dozens sent presents from those unable to attend The evening ended with social time and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Auxiliary
C. M. McFatridge
J. P. Day
Warren Whisler Honored Sunday at Surprise Party
Warren Whisler was guest of honor at a birthday observance Sunday evening at his home. Relatives and friends attended a party with pitch and rock games, followed by pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Whisler
Methodist church society meets with program led by Mrs. Palmer
The W. H. M. B of the Methodist church held their monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. W. J. Palmer led the program. Harriett Lee Main visited from Knoxville for the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. U. O. Main.
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H. M
Methodist Church
Howard Smith
W. J. Palmer
Harriett Lee Main
Knoxville
Mrs. U. 0. Main
Hudgens Named Assessor in One Ballot Victory
Moravia voters elected Dy D. K. Grelup mayor in a 266 to 166 win over P. K. Horner in the biennial election. Dr. Grelup led the Citizens ticket to most victories, with John Dille becoming councilman from the Peoples ticket and Sam Hudgens narrowly reelecting assessor by one vote over Lee Hiatt. The Hudgens Hiatt race was the sole tight contest.
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D. K. Grelup
Moravia
P. K. Horner
Dr. Grelup
Citizens
John Dille
Peoples
Sam Hudgens
Lee Hiatt
Hudgens-Hiatt
Dille Wins Re-Election in Quiet Town Council Vote
William Gardner led the Citizens ticket to place four members on the five seat council. John D Veach, W P Davia, Ralph McDonough, and Dille followed with Dille the lone holdover. Coulson re-elected treasurer with two write-ins for Chester. Voter turnout under 200. officers to assume duties Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gardner
Council
Citizens
John D. Veach
W. P. Davia
Ralph McDonough
Dille
Coulson Co
Legion Auxiliary Doughnut Sale Planned for Friday
The American Legion Auxiliary will bake doughnuts on Friday March 29. Call and place orders with any Auxiliary member. Mrs. Lee Hiatt serves as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Lee Hiatt
Taylor Township Trustees Meet In Moravia Hall
Notice that Taylor township trustees will hold a regular meeting at the Moravia Community hall on Monday April 1 at 9:00 AM. Clerk H E Glick signs as Township Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Sesson
Moravia
H. E. Glick
Masons Notice for Antiquity Lodge Regular Meeting
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M on Monday evening April 1. Prospective degree work expected. Refreshments. Visiting brothers welcome. D E Bishop W M.
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Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
D. E. Bishop
W. M
Rev Brown Speaks at Legion Meeting in County Hall
The Rev. R. L. Brown delivered remarks Monday evening before a county meeting of the American Legion at the Legion home. Brown serves as county Legion chaplain.
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Rev. Brown
R. L. Brown
American Legion
Legion Home
Mr. Brown
Legion
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