Rays Ramblins and Rural Telephone Rates Update
Confusion over telephone ballot in rural areas and toll free service. Rural multi party rate was shown as 6.00 monthly, though letters prepared omitted this and will raise current 5.00 to 5.25 on the 25th. Card returns to telephone company urged. Russell Buss, county leader for United States Savings Bonds, notes Appanoose County leading state in bond quota and asks if further steps are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Buss
United States Savings
Appanoose County
Moravia and Appanoose Promote Moravia Students Track
Quotas set in Des Moines with Appanoose historically exceeding some counties like Mahaska Marion and Henry. Moravia high school track teams show strong records with Jody McDanel leading a two mile win as students train, some traveling miles to school on mornings. Thorp Well Co prepares a drilling rig to reach 2400 feet for a new town water supply, starting Monday for about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Des Moines
Appanoose
Mahaska
Marion
Henry
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Mt. Pleasant
Moravia
Thorp Well Co
Taylorette 4-H April Meeting at Methodist Church
The Taylor ettes 4H club met at the Methodist church with 14 members, two leaders, and three visitors. Barbara Coltrain presided, minutes were read, and demonstrations included cushion making and chair remodelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorettes
Methodist Church
Sara Hersey
Barbara Coltrain
Marsha Wilson
Linda Wilson
Judy la Leonardo de Vinche
Sara H
Vincent van Gogh
Sally Yortin
Vanessa Long
Juyee Stocker
Moravia Dominates Walsh In Close Track Meet
Moravia boys edged Walsh 73 to 60 in a track meet held at Moravia. Local placings include Chuck Moore 2nd in 100 yd hurdles, Dan Simmons 2nd in 100 yd dash, Gary Argo, Wayne Tisue on 2 mile relay seconds, George Woodward 1st in 220 yd dash, 180 lows first with Woodward and Moore, and 4x440 relay first with Self, Simmons, Miller, Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Moore
Ottumwa Walsh
Gary Tisue
Moravia
Walsh
Loo
Dan Simmons
Ron Self
Craig Miller
Bil Ward
Rodney Purdum
Dan McCrory
George Woodward
Bill Ward
Gary Argo
Dallas McDanes
Ist
Track meet results with multiple 1960s figures and events
Mike Grinstead, Rodney Purdum, and George Woodward led a two mile run with Jody McDanel first in 13 06 and Kevin Daniels second in 14 50 6. The mile relay won in 4 11 5 with Bil Ward, Grinstead, Dan McCrery, and Rod Purdum. George Woodward set a new school long jump record at 19 1 and Rodney Purdum was third at 18 1. Bill Ward was runner up in shot put with 33 4 and Wayne Tisue took discus second at 88 6 44. Gary Tisue tied for first in high jump at 5 2 with two others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Grinstead
Rodney Purdum
George Woodward
Jody McDanel
Kevin Daniels
Bil Ward
Dan McCrery
Rod Purdum
Bill Ward
Wayne Tisue
Gary Tisue
Hiattsville Social Notes From Wayne McDanel Home
Mrs Wayne McDanel hosts overnight visitors and callers from Davenport Centerville and Ottumwa during the week. Local events include Saddle club meeting at Moravia and funeral services for Mrs Asa Buller in Seymour with Hiatt and McDanel families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Sharenburg
Jerry Lindt
Davenport
Wayne McDanel
al Clark
Walter Clark
Bill Clark
Ralph Spencer
Leta Pettibone
Saddle Club
Moravia
Francis Argo
Carol
Gaylord McDanel
Colleen Nickel
Cyril McDanel
Kenneth Daniels
Centerville
Lute Hiatt
Vess Hiatt
Asa Buller
Seymour
Bobby
Mervin McDanel
Ottumwa
Carl van Zante
Ruby Breese
Zoe Calley
Opal
Jay Wilson
Mary Meadows
Bill Long
Jack Long
Social guest list from Ottumwa area gatherings
Mrs Clarence Whitehead spent Tuesday afternoon in Ottumwa. Des Moines visitors and numerous local families attended Sunday dinners and parties at various homes. The era filled with band events and track meets, with many relatives and neighbors listed across Dav enport Centerville Pekin Kellogg Moravia and Moravia venues.
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Clarence Whitehead
Ottumwa
Jack Comatock
Debbie
Mike
Des Moines
Robert Jennings
Gary Jennings
Marla Smith
Davenport
Harry Jennings
Centerville
Arthur Lewis
Thomas
Lloyd Brown
Jerry Brown
Star Inn
Belle Flame
Dell
Dick, Clark
Hazel Hellyer
Robert Kain
Monnie Rose
Terry
Ivan Stillwell
Bobby
B. C. Whitehead
Andy Mosley
Merle Prater
Bob Miller
Lyle Cloyed
Moravia
Jim McAninch
Floyd Miller
Kellogg
Marsha
Marie
Ronald Cloved
Pekin
Deli Hellyer
Burdett Cox
Nyle
Dale Cox
Kenneth Gladfelder
Jim Logan
Edith Harper
Weekend Visits Chronicle Local Residents
Vers Korane Burdett Cox and Dale visited Mrs Mae Harper Friday morning. Dale Cox and Mr and Mrs Jim imie Logan visited Mr and Mrs Burdett Cox and Nyle Friday evening. Several families called and shared meals across Saturday. Sunday gatherings included Mr and Mrs W S Peterson and Mrs Faye Roland with Watson Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett Cox
Dale
Mae Harper
Dale Cox
Jimimie Logan
Nyle
Bryan
Jack Hoffmans
Howard Proctors
Jimmie Logan
Kenseth Gladfelder
Free Money and Garage Sale Ad Plug
A brief advertising blurb promotes using Usion Want Ads to clear garages or attics by selling unwanted items, urging participation. It presents a casual call to action without specific names, dates, or locations.
Adventurous Social Roundup From Rock Island and Des Moines
Local social notes list Thursday night visitors Adeli Burkland and Eileen Wentland from Rock Island along with several Centerville and Des Moines relations. Marines discharge in June after Viet Nam service are noted for Bobbie Barrickman. Sunday calls to Minnie Moffatt from Goldie Hunt and Zola Saum mark a busy week of visits among Parcel, Burkland, Hedgecock, and related families in Iowa and Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Wentland
Flint and
LaDonna
Rock Island, Ill
Ronald Parcel
Minnie Moffatt
Illa Morris
Emma Ray
Centerville
Anna Marie Selix
Purvis Hedgecock
Larry Hedgecock
Ottumwa
Raymond Houser
Bobbie Barrickman
California
Lester Gordon
Lloyd Barrickman
Howard Burkland
Viet Nam
Charles Parcel
Mae Parcel
Becky
Carolyn McIntosh
Springfield
Adam Harsh
Viola McWilliams
Des Moines
Goldie Hunt
Zola Saum
Faith
Dawn Schkow
Kathy Moffatt
Jewel Burkland
Minnie
Harold Burkland
Ricky
Alva Fowler
Also Mentioned on This Page
el Bpg Ranier Dtue
C. R. and
H. K. Charity
Editors Publishers
Monroe
United States
Rays Ramblin's
Leila
MHS
Lew Walker
Ginny’s
McDonough’s
Gambie
Lou Walker
Woodward
Randy Scott
Dallas McDanel
Coulson & Burton Insurance Office
Hiattsville
Golem
Adeli
Mrs. Howard Burkland
Carl Weber
John Admire
Brazil
Lloyd Thoras
Beverly
Madge Ross
R. W. Baird
Stavens Drug Store
Centerville, Lows
Clark
Wayne
AMSOY
Moravia Farm Service
Iowa
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