Rebekah Convention Held Monday May 14
The 70th Rebekah Convention of District No 4 met at the Moravia Rebekah Lodge Hall with Moravia and Mystic Lodges in charge. 65 registered, officers introduced, and work explained by guests from Des Moines to Nevada. Next year’s gathering set for Centerville. Social hour and luncheon followed with cookies coffee and punch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Moravia
Winifred Schrodt
Eva Reeves
Mystic
Fern Hudgens
Lefia Kincade
Centerville
Moulton
Lovilia
Bloomfield
Albia
Seafia Kincade
Assembly
Mexine Hackbarth
Des Moines
Margaret McCoy
Int Mada
Knoxville
Indianola
State of Nevada
Troy
Louilla
Genevieve Morgan
Mary Boler Undergoes Surgery in Council Bluffs
Former Moravia resident Mary Boler of Atlantic entered a Council Bluffs hospital Sunday and was to undergo orthopedic surgery Tuesday. Address listed as Jennie Edmund Sowa Hospital third floor Council Bluffs Iowa 51501.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mary Boler
Atlantic
Council Bluffs Hospital
Jennie Edmund
Sowa Hospital
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Thank You For Grace Hiatt Funeral Support
A sincere thank you to friends and relatives for cards gifts and visits at Grace Hiatt's funeral held May 9. Grace lived 91 years with deep gratitude from Glennie Victor Mastin and the grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hiatt
Glennie
Victor Mastin
Open House Honors Mother's Day Guests
Mr and Mrs Max McDonough hosted a Sunday open house for Mother's Day honoring Mrs Sadie Railing Mrs Lois DuVall and Mrs Garnet Brain Thirty five attended and remote relatives sent greetings Bundt cake punch and coffee were served to guests.
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Max. McDonough
Sadie Railing
Lois DuVall
Garnet Brain
Bloodmobile to visit Centerville Tuesday at St Marys
The Bloodmobile will be in Centerville on Tuesday May 22 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at St Marys church. Appanoose county residents are urged to donate blood for a good cause.
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Centerville
St. Mary's Church
Appanoose County
Local News Highlights From Northeast Missouri and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Carl Ven Zante attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College commencement where son Mark earned a Master of Arts in counseling and guidance. Mother's Day gatherings in Centerville and nearby towns feature the Whickers Walter family and others. Sige Albertson returned home after extended hospital care at Ottumwa hospital. Saturday and Sunday visits at the Mearl Walter home include the Wilsons Van Dorins and Walters. Loyd Carter hosts guests. Mother s Day dinner plans and guests noted in Centerville and area communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ven.Zante
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Mark
John Whicker
Bobby Whicker
Beowulfs
Bloomfield
Sige Albertson
Ottumwa Hospital
John Wilson
Neil
Mearl
Walter R
Robert Carter
Moravia Schools extend year to meet 179 days
Moravia Community Schools will extend the 1972 73 year to June 1 to satisfy state law requiring 36 weeks and 179 days plus one In Service day. Last bus and lunch day is May 30 with May 28 off and June 1 2 teacher work days. Report cards June 1.
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Mae T
County Institute
S.C.A
Serioul Une
Agauis Plata
eBaudt
Baccalaureate Service Details Rev. Russell and Sally Whitehead
A baccalaureate program lists Rev. Larry Russell and Sally Whitehead, with processional Pomp and Circumstance, invocation by Rev. L B Deedrick, at Tconium Methodist Church. James Hitchcock presides, diplomas presented by the high school, chorus performs, benediction, recessional We’ve Only Just Begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Russell
Unionville Baptist Church High School
L. B. Deedrick
Tconium Methodist Church
James
Hitchcock
David Welander
Cedar Rapids Community School
James S. Hitchcockee
Earl E. Rowley
Board of Education
Rev. L. B. Deedrick
Sally Whitehead
Class of 1973 Members List Read by Name
A long enumerated roster of graduates including David M Allen Janice A Ballanger Dennie L Bolin Sandra S Brownlee Jonn Joyce Caster John A Clayworth James A Cochran Janice Marie Coltrain Lisa A Corbett Virginia Anne Cortesio Joe L Cridlebaugh Fonda J Dicks Doyle L Ewing Pamela A Gladfelder Gary M Greene Dennis Ray Hall Ramona M Hayden Samuel David Hersey William F Hopkins Pamela Jane Huff John M Johnson Lyle J Kehrberg Diana Lynne Kelley Pamela L Lockman Patricia Sue Lockman Patrick R Main Sally A Martin Steven A Matkovich Fredrick Wayne McBride John E McCrory Wanda Mae McFarland Russell E Moore Timothy F Morrison Debra K Mullins Timothy M Purdum Judy Diane Rogers Karla Jan Scott Reborah Lynn Strickler Sharon A Thomas Janiece Jevonne Tubaugh Lee Anthony Uhlenhake Robert Lavern Van Dorin Barry Lee Wells Carol L Wilson Alvin R Wood Stephen C Woodin Stanley D Wright Mark A Zintz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M, Allen
Janice A
Ballanger
Dennie L, Bolin
Sandra S, Brownlee
Jonn
Joyce Caster
John A. Clayworth
James A, Cochran
Janice Marie Coltrain
Lisa A, Corbett
Virginia Anne Cortesio
Joe L. Cridlebaugh
Fonda J
Doyle L
Ewing Pamela A
Gladfelder
Gary M, Greene
Dennis Ray Hall
Ramona M, Hayden Samuel David Hersey
William F, Hopkins
Pamela Jane Huff
John M, Johnson
Lyle J, Kehrberg
Diana Lynne Kelley
Pamela L, Lockman
Patricia Sue Lockman
Patrick R
Main Sally A
Martin Steven A
Matkovich
Fredrick
Wayne McBride
John E
McCrory
Wanda Mae McFarland
Russell E
Moore Timothy F
Morrison Debra K. Mullins
Timothy M. Purdum
Judy Diane Rogers
Karla Jan Scott Reborah
Lynn Strickler
Sharon A
Thomas Janiece
Jevonne Tubaugh Lee Anthony Uhlenhake
Robert Lavern
van Dorin
Barry Lee Wells
Carol L, Wilson
Alvin R
Wood Stephen C, Woodin
Stanley D, Wright
Mark A, Zintz
Moly Van Benthuysen Qualifies for State Track Meet
The Mohawkettes score 10 points in the district meet at Wayne as Molly Van Benthuysen earns a state berth in the 220 yard low hurdles with 31.5 seconds after setting a school record in the 100 meter hurdles prelims and tying the district mark at 16.1. Sue Markow misses state by one tenth in the open 440, while Markow also places and jumps well. Jul McDonel places fifth in the relay set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawkettes
Wayne
Sue Markow
Molly van Benthuysen
Jill McDanel
Des Moines
Drake University
Molly
Rebrea
Jul McDonel
Eslinger Memorial Services May 27 at 2 PM
Memorial services for Eslinger will be held Sunday May 27 at 2:00 PM in Eslinger Cemetery. Please have flowers and comestibles picked up by daily 4 PM.
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Eslinger
Eslinger Cemetery
Birth Announcement for Stacey Miz at Mire Frash Le Pte Mir
Stacey Miz is welcomed by Mac Harpers at Mire Frash Le Pte Mir. The newborn weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces. The birth occurs at Gaughter with hopeful parents Bort tu Mi and Mis Bub Void i wo Cy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Harpers
Lt Glen Phillips to begin year in Japan with Marines
First Lieutenant Glen R. Phillips of the United States Marines departs for a year of duty with the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Iwakuni Japan. He spent a two week leave at the Mrs Harry Phillips home visiting relatives and friends before flying May 16 from Norton Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Japan
Glen R. Phillips
United States Marines
California
Harry Phillips
Norton Air Force Base
Iwakuni
First
Marine Aircraft Wing
Band to Collect Newspapers Saturday Drive
The band will hold a paper drive on Saturday May 19 starting at 9:00 a.m. Call any band member to arrange pick up. The Boy Scouts will continue collecting newspapers.
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Boy Scouts
Local Social Notes Report Erratic Visitations
Mrs Edna Vincent visited with Mr and Mrs Mears Walter Tuesday afternoon. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Johnie Whicker with the Bob Whicker family at Beowulf's Bloomfield. Others hosted or traveling included Mrs C A Williams of Hemet, Mrs A G Mason and Harold Mason in Albia, and neighbors in Calton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Vincent
Calton
Lester Shrumk
Olist
Des
Fridaughier
Mary
Curtis Ti
Bob Tuoia
Charles City
Uledal Sy
Stuech
Pasig
Howe
Mi Chetid
Spring Banquet at Unionville Baptist Church
Mothers daughters and their guests gathered at Unionville Baptist Church for the spring banquet with the theme Missions at Home and Abroad. Mrs Lori Boyer welcomed guests as Marisue Lewis spoke on eight years in Ghana and upcoming work in Brazil, while the men served a ham dinner and cleaned up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Baptist Church
Lori Boyer
Joy Russell
Lou Boyer
Susan Scott
Elaine Hargrave
Louise Lippert
Sisters Mary Boler Alma Shoemaker Return From Trip
Mary Boler of Atlantic and her sister Alma Keemer Shoemaker returned May 6 from a vacation through the east and south with friends and relatives. They visited Jean Shirley Alberta Firkins and her father Farrell Albert who is in intensive care after surgery at Lake Wales Florida. Mr and Mrs Ray Charity called on her mother and father Mr and Mrs James Easter in Bonaparte Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Boler
Atlantic
Alma Keemer Shoemaker
Jean Shirley
Alberta Firkins
Farrell Albert
Lake Wales
Fla
Ray Charity
James Easter
Bonaparte
Mohawkettes finish fourth at Pekin Mini Relays
Moravia Mohawkettes earned 40 points for fourth place at the Pekin Mini-Relays meet. Sue Markow and Molly Van Benthuysen led with multiple wins and records, including Markow in the 440 yard dash and Keller in hurdles, while Spencer and Martin set school marks in relays and the mile.
Mohawkettes place fifth at Tulip Time Relays
Moravia Mohawkettes wrap up track season with a 5th place finish at Pella’s Tulip Time Relays, scoring 3844 points among 18 teams. Sue Markow: 2nd in 440 and 2nd in long jump, 3rd in 220. Van Benthuysen two 2nd places in hurdle events. Jill McDanel 4th in 880, Nancy Armstrong 3rd in softball throw. 880 medley relay 4th in 2:01.6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Mohawkettes
Pella
Moravia
Sue Markow
Molly van Benthuysen
Jill McDanel
Nancy Armstrong
McDanel
VanBenthuysen
Martin
Markow
Local baseball diamond hosts 65 summer games and youth leagues
A summer schedule at the local diamond features ten teams including boys and girls Little League and high school squads. Curt Lantz will run the program with 65 games plus possible later tournaments. A May to July slate includes numerous league games and morning practices for the Girls League and Little League, plus volunteer roles for management, scoring, and umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Lantz
High School
Lantz
Ron van Zante
Rites Held Wednesday For James H. Argo
James Hamilton Argo son of Franklin and Laura Lemaster Argo was born in Appanoose County on Sept 17 1905 and died at his home east of Iconium on May 14 1973 aged 67 years 7 months and 27 days. Funeral held May 16 1973 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev L B Deedrick officiating burial in Iconium Cemetery. He was survived by two brothers Harry and Eugene, one sister Mrs Jake Firkins seven nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Charley George and Ned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hamilton Argo
Franklin
Laura Lemaster Argo
Appanoose County
Iconium
Charley
George
Ned
Harry
Eugene
Jake
Vera) Firkins
Turner Funeral Home
Rev
L. B. Deedrick
Clell Davis 70 Dies After Heart Attack in Minnesota
Clell Davis aged 70 a retired farmer from Spring Valley Minnesota died May 7 at St Marys Hospital Rochester after a heart attack He was born January 4 1903 in Moravia Iowa and married Vera Hiatt on December 28 1922 Surviving are his wife daughter Maxine two sons Clifford Robert and Rolland three brothers Ralph Arthur LaVerne and two sisters Hazel Smith and Dorothy Vance Funeral services were held May 10 at Faith United Methodist Church Spring Valley with Rev John Payne officiating Burial followed at Ford Cemetery nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clell Davis
Spring Valley
Minn
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Mr. Davis
Moravia
Iowa
Vera Hiatt
Brownsdale
Robert
Maxine) John
Clifford
Ostrander
Rolland
Ralph
Arthur
LaVerne
Phoenix
Ariz
Hazel Smith
Dorothy Vance
Albia
Faith United Methodist Church
John Payne
Frankford
SCA Meeting Report Shows Funds For Water Coolers
The May SCA meeting in the elementary gym discussed a $262.45 donation for water coolers, the treasurer’s $396.91 balance, and officer elections with Leila Woodward as president. Imogene Tisue reported on swimming lessons. the 5th and 6th grade bands performed. donations were invited to cover cooler costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCA
Woodin
Imogene Tisue
Bill Woodward
Imogene W Tisae
Presbyterians Vote to Name Guest Speaker Pastor
Mr and Mrs Keith Gladfelder and relatives attended morning worship at the Coffla Presbyterian church where Robert Cook was guest speaker and the church voted to have him serve as pastor for the coming year. Guests included Ray Cook of Dexter Indiana and Sam Norris family from Mento Iowa. The ladies served a thank offering dinner after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cook
Steven
Jason
Louisville
Keith Gladder
Keith Gladfelder
Pamel
Lena
Robert iCook
Presbyterian Church
Coffla
Robert
Ray Cook
Dexter
Sam Norris
Mento
Usond
Bas Z
Whey
Barsuhage
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R. E. Luse
R. EK. Luse
Lester Strunk
Supt
Robert Wells
Purcell
Nystedt
Wilson
Arranged By
Alan Chapman
Thomas Woodin
Sehovei Auditorials
Stanley Wright
Sally Martin
Hughes
High School Chorus
Butler
Robert L. Wells
Baptist Church
Pekin
Robin Spencer
van Benthuysen
Jane Martin
Ie School
Flyers
Rockets
Astros
Lakers Boys
Ottumwa Legion
sHawks
Bombers
Colts
Boys & Girls
Wayne Girls
Chariton
Hawks
Lakers
Ottumwa
Babe Rude Boys & Girls
Seymour
Melcher
Dallas Girls
Clark
Osceola Hawks
Bom Girls
Leon
Boibers
S Hawks
Mouttan
Udeil
Southeast
Hawks Phat
Gulf League
Tle
Ith Legabity
Jullie
Luce
Astius
Bitye Girls
Metmaie Tris
Kuvktts
Bows
Vite
James H. Argo
Kablilie
Pete
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