Postal worker saves woman in freezing garage accident
On a February morning in Moravia Iowa, mail carrier Tisue found Mrs. McDonald trapped between a car and a basement garage door for about 22 hours. He alerted others, deputy sheriff Dick Johnson responded, and she was rushed to Centerville hospital in serious condition with a broken pelvis and bruises. The postmaster recommended a Special Achievement award, which was approved and presented to Tisue along with a gold wrist watch from Mrs. McDonald’s family. Mrs. McDonald recovered at home with improved mobility.
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Moravia
Don Pettibone
Carl Tisue
Postal Department
Mae McDonald
Tisue
Centerville
Auto Crash in Des Moines Endangers Edna Vincent Party
Edna Vincent's car was struck in Des Moines at List and Grand while she drove east in the middle lane. A vehicle from S3ist hit the driver's side, causing total loss of the car. No injuries were reported. The group planned to meet relatives at the airport and at Joy aho's. Mr Barry Pidgeon moved the Mercury to his home, and charges have been filed.
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Edna Vincent
Grand
Des Moines
Gayla Sue
Danny Pidgeon
Ke See Owens
Gerri
Dallas
Texas
Julaun
Himothy
Joyaho
Barry Pidgeon
Mercury
Porter Family Notice From Defective OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR suggests a family notice mentioning Mr and Mrs G C Porter and a grandparent figure. Details are garbled with misread names and places, yielding no clear event or date.
Rathbun Fish Hatchery Plan for Iowa Conservation
Plans for a new state fish hatchery and research station at Rathbun Dam were announced by Harry Robertson. The facility aims to produce catfish primarily, with walleye muskellunge and striped bass also raised, and to expand flood control reservoir fishing in southern Iowa. Production could reach 50 000 pounds of catfish annually with about 60 ponds, and water supply will be provided by an 18 inch conduit.
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Rathbun Dam
Harry Robertson
Iowa Conservation Commission
Harrison
Corps of Engineers
Kenneth Madden
Rathbun Reservoir
Clear
West
Okoboji Lake
Rathbun
Red Rock
Rosemary Phillips to Wed Jerome Ziskind of Secaucus
Mrs. Harry M. Phillips of Centerville announces the engagement of her daughter Rosemary to Jerome A. Ziskind of Secaucus New Jersey. An August wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Phillips
Centerville
Rosemary
Jerome A. Ziskind
Secaucus
Open House to Honor Mrs Pearl Hunter
Mrs Gerald Pearl Hunter will be honored at an open house and reception at the United Methodist church in Blakesburg on Sunday May 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. to celebrate her 30 years of teaching in Appanoose and Wapello counties. She taught at Centerville Denny and New Hope and spent 20 years at Blakesburg Friends. Former pupils are invited.
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Pearl Hunter
Gerald
Pearl) Hunter
United Methodist Church
Blakesburg
Hunter
Appanoose
Wapello
Centerville
Denny
New Hope
Bridal Shower Held For Jewell Walker at Unionville Baptist
Ladies Fellowship of Unionville Baptist hosted a bridal shower for Jewell Walker in the church basement Tuesday. Elaine Hargrave and Marlaine Lobb led pencil games. Mary Kirk Enid Walker and Jewell Walker were prize winners. Coleen Wilcox opened gifts as pink and white décor graced the table. Helen Herman poured coffee, Louise Lippert served punch, and Margaret Bronson cut cake. The wedding is planned for June 4 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fellowship
Unionville Baptist Church
Jewell Walker
Elaine Hargrave
Marlaine Lobb
Mary Kirk
Jewell
Enid Walker
Coleen Wilcox
Helen Herman
Louise Lippert
Margaret Bronson
Miss Jewel
Jung
In memorial note for Gur dar one who passed away six years ago
A memorial tribute marks six years since the passing of Gur dar one who loved and valued a dear family member. The notice expresses enduring affection and remembrance from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Gurdar
Furly
Farre Faber
Memorial Day services at Kesinger Cemetery
Notice announces Memorial Day services to be held at Kesinger Cemetery west of Blakesburg in Sundey May 3th at 2 pon.
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Kesinger
Blakesburg
Sundey
Thank You Message From A cryptic note in Old Town
A fragmented and unclear OCR reading presents a puzzling thanks note with garbled phrases. The legible parts hint at a greeting or farewell and mention elusive names or terms that resemble place or person references but lack coherent context.
Grace Circuit United Methodist Church Summer Schedule
Grace Church holds worship at 8:30 and 10:30 with 9:30 church school. MORAVIA GRACE led by Clarence Whitehead outlines weekly activities including Camp Staff meeting, WSCS invite, Indian Hills graduation participation, UMYF seniors honored, Memorial Day exercises, and Bible school starting Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Circuit
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Grace Church
Moravia
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Pastor al Agency
WSCS
Iconium Church
Indian Hills Community College
UMYF
Fairview Church Announces Summer Schedule and Bible School
Robert Foster as lay leader announces Sunday services at 9 30 am in Fairview Church with Church School. Summer services move to Grace church at 8 30 am and 10 30 am plus 6 pm. Senior High MYF hosts seniors party. Bible school begins Tuesday at 9 am at the grade school. contact Mrs. George McCannon for details.
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Fairview
Robert Foster
Grace Church
Grace
George McCannon
Wesley Chapel announces summer service changes and Bible school
Virgil Dooley, lay leader, invites WSCS members to Iconium church at 1 30 p m Thursday. Sunday services and church school are suspended for summer. Check times at Grace for convenience. Bible school starts Tuesday at 9 00 am at Moravia school.
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Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
WSCS
Iconium
Grace
Moravia
Church of Nazarene Sunday Schedule
Pastor Rev E J Strang invites church members to Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11. NYPS and juniors meet at 7 30 and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Nazarene
E. J. Strang
Larry Smith
Salem United Methodist Church Notices and Schedules
Reverend L B Deedrick leads Salem United Methodist Church with Pastor Guy Argo. Church School at 9 10 am and 11 am, worship at 7 30 pm, evening service 7 30 pm, Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting. Daily Vacation Bible School June 1 11. Needs a teacher for first and fourth grade. contact Imogene Tisue. WSCS notes May Fellowship Guest Day at Iconium May 27 1 30 pm. No change in service hours until June 20.
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L. B. Deedrick
Guy Argo
Dailey Vacation Bible School
Imogene Tisue
WSCS
Iconium
Salem
Salem Moravia Methodist church notices and events
Worship service at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Guest day for WSCS May fellowship at 1:30 p.m. DYVBS at the church from May 31 to June 4 at 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Moravia
WSCS
Coulson Family Visiting From Fort Colling
Mr and Mrs Devil Coulson of Fort Colling Cole are visiting this week with his sister Miss Mable Coulson and other relatives. They will return home on Friday. Mr and Mrs Jim Reichsen of Chesitun Were fuesday visitors with Mr wid Mre Elee Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil Coulson
Fort Colling, Cole
Mable Coulson
Jim Reichsen
Chesitun
Wid
Elee Main
McCall Injured in Motorcycle Accident
Local report states Bos McCall sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash while returning from work. The incident involved unclear witnesses and references to individuals from the Methodist community. subsequent details are fragmented and not all names are verifiable.
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Bos McCall
City Watch Sees Four Inmates Evacuated To Safe House
A city facility reported four inmates evacuated amid a broader incident. Police stated no injuries occurred as staff secured the area and transported detainees to a provisional holding location for processing. Local officials urged residents to avoid the area while investigations continue.
Musical Friday at Moravia Elementary School
A musical program will be held at Moravia Elementary School at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The event welcomes the public and parents to attend.
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Moravia
Gas price lull ends as stations drift toward normal
The price war on gasoline cools this week in the area with several stations resuming regular prices on Saturday and others holding. By Monday rates ranged around 20.9 and 19.9 cents per gallon, with some dropping a cent. By Wednesday most stations returned toward normal around 26.9 cents, Centerville reporting 17.9. Occasional price cuts are predicted through the summer months.
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Centerville
Grace W.S.C.S May Breakfast At Grace United
The Grace W S C S held a May Breakfast on Wednesday at 9 30 a m with guests from Iconium Wesley Chapel and Salem United Methodist churches. Guest speaker William Duncan discussed the Iowa Methodist Hospital and Medical Mission with slides and a Q A session while Charlene Wilson led devotions. Chairs Grace Whitehead Bobbi Woodin Barbara Sievers Judy Ballanger Sharon Penfield Sherri Nelson coordinated dining and serving for about 30 ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service of Grace United Methodist Church
Iconium
Wesley Chapel
Salem United Methodist Churches
Charlene Wilson
Verva McDonough
William Duncan
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Iowa Methodist Medical Mission
Grace Whitehead
Bobbi Wooodin
Barbara Sievers
Judy Ballanger
Sharon Penfield
Sherri Nelson
Bridal Shower Honors Jewell Walker Friday
Jewell Walker was honored at a bridal shower Friday evening at the Laurence Dommer home. Hostesses were Mrs. Laurence Dommer Mrs. Mervin McDane and Mrs. LaVern Horn. Attending were neighborhood ladies including Mrs. Ray Lockman Mrs. Bernard Hayes Mrs. Joe Hayes and Joleene and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Walker
Laurence Dommer
Mervin McDane
LaVern Horn
Jewell
Ray Lockman
Bernard Hayes
Joe Hayes
Joleene
Elvin Stocker
Hazel Cox
Kenneth Coltrain
Pat Bulza
Gano Nasalroad
Pat Fry
Cary McCoy
Troy Lockman
Loren Walters
Milo Walker
Eva Mae Wright
Vera
Nancy
Vickie
Lorrie Horn
Schedule for Softball and Baseball Games Released
Coach David Rex posts the spring and summer schedule for softball and baseball with multiple games listed against Ottumwa Leon Wayne Eddyville Southeast Warren Seymour Mormon Trail Melcher Dallas Bloomfield and others. Conference games are noted.
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David Rex
Ottumwa Legion
Leon
Wayne
Eddyville
Warren
Seymour
Mormon Trail
Melcher- Dallas
Bloomfield
Eddy
Happy Helpers Meet with Prinn ie Moffatt
The Helping Neighbors club met at Minnie Moffatt home on Wednesday May 19 with 12 members present. Grace served a delicious dinner. President Marie Weber led the business meeting as plans for a shorter tour and lunch spot were approved. Missing Lavara due to illness and Louise Burton whose husband is ill were noted. Next gathering will be with Flossie Murdy on Wednesday June 16.
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Prinnie Moffatt
Helping Neighbors
Minnie Moffatt
Grace
Cue
Marie Weber
Discusions
Lavara
Louise Burton
Flossie
Murdy
Memorial Services Planned Monday
Memorial services will be held Monday May 31 at 11 00 a.m. at Moravia cemetery with invocation address and reading of war dead names. A firing squad salute taps and benediction follow. In case of rain services move to Nazarene church. Legion and Auxiliary meet at Post Home 10 30 a.m. for march to the cemetery.
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Moravia
Nazarene Church
Legion
MHS Teams Win Two At Leon
Moravia high school girls softball routed Leon 20-0 as Vicki Van Dorin pitched a no hitter and homered twice alongside Janiece Tubaugh Linda Rogers and Sally Martin also homering. The Moravia boys baseball won 14-3 behind winning pitcher Bob Hiatt with Steve Steenhoek adding a 3-base hit. other key hitters included Randy Scott Dave Harrington Charles Tatchell and Hiatt. Earlier Moravia boys fell 10-7 to Ottumwa Legion. next game is Tuesday at Corydon.
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Moravia High School
Leon
Vicki van Dorin
Vicki
Janiece Tubaugh
Linda Rogers
Sally Martin
MHL
Bob Hiatt
Steve Steenhoek
Randy Scott
Dave Harrington
Charles Tatchell
Moravia Boys
Ottumwa Legion
Corydon
Moravia Junior Garden Club elects officers
The Moravia Junior Garden Club met Friday May 21 at the Community building with 20 members. Officers elected: Sheila DuVall president Devana Tubaugh vice president Kandi Kaster secretary Mark Hall treasurer Paula Burkland historian Darrin Tubaugh reporter. Officers installed by Judy Ballanger. Potatoes planted grass seed pots served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Junior Garden Club
Sheila DuVall
Devana Tubaugh
Kandi Kaster
Mark Hall
Paula Burkland
Darrin Tubaugh
Judy Ballanger
Moravia School Announces Staff and Calendar Changes
Moravia Community School reports signing contracts for next fall. Raymond Hudson becomes instrumental instructor starting June, married with three children. Allen Chapman named vocal music instructor, to graduate from Iowa Wesleyan this spring. District seeks housing for staff, notes total attendance 178 days, 2 pm dismissal Friday, May 28 or 29, 1971 for summer break. report cards May 29 at 3:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hudson
Hudson
Allen Chapman
Iowa Wesleyan
Moravia
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G. C. Porter
Grandperyiin
Taspat
Plan Rathbun Fish Hatchery
Ter
Salem United Methodist
Sconium Walied Methodist
Donald Whitehead
Bob
Wes
Priddy
wiGlor- Qyvle
Mit
Art Pua
LGN
Grace W.S.C.S
HAS May Breakfast
Hognors
Jewel Walker
MHS
Moravia JR. Garden Club
Supt. Wells
Moravia Community
Moravis High School
Wales
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