Auto Fatality In Snowstorm Kills Centerville Man
In a heavy early fall snowstorm on Thursday about 5 30 p m John McCullough 72 of Centerville was killed in an auto accident at the Moravia Phillips 68 service station He was en route from Des Moines to Centerville and after passing cars on the roadway swung back to the right side then left the pavement struck a parked GMC grain trailer causing the truck to lose its rear dual wheels The car bounced back and McCullough who was crushed by the steering wheel died almost instantly Dr Aveta who stopped at the scene pronounced him dead Turner Funeral Home ambulance arrived and Centerville and Eagle funeral home at Moulton prepared the body Services were held Sunday at Moulton Mr McCullough a retired barber who had shops in Moulton and Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCullough
Centerville
Moravia
McCullough
Hise
Veteran Hospital
Des Moines
Dewey's
Aveta
Albla
Turner Funeral Home
Avera
Appanoose County
Wea
Eagle Funeral Home
Moulton
Randy Woodward Reeled In Home Fall Injury
Three year old Randy Woodward reeled in a fall at home injuring his left leg. The leg had been broken on August 10 when he was struck by a panel truck backing by his father. He is in traction at Monroe County Hospital Albia and will later have a cast. Funeral attendees for John Albert McCullough included Rev E J Strang and Woodward family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Woodward
Bill Woodward Jr
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Seniors Present Three One-Act Plays at Moravia High School
Moravia high school senior class will present three one act plays at the auditorium Friday night November 3 at 8 00 pm Clarence Sheldon directs The Youngest portrays the Nugent family with Gloria Diane Roger Amelia John and Bill Nugent The couple Slippers features Maggie Miss Morgan Ann Todd and Joe Moloy in Civil War era tale A Crazy Violet spotlights Beulah Beth Ruth Myrtle Patty Dot Carlotta Violet Rae and others with makeup and stage crew listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Clarence Sheldon
Gloria Nugent
Marsha Stewart
Diane Nugent
Nancy Crabtree
Roger Nugent
Jim Proctor
Amelia
Marie Schupmann
John Nugent
Kenny Lindley
Bill
Ron Sheldon
Maggie
Mary Strunk
Miss Morgan
Judi Stufflebeam
Ann Todd
Mary Joyce Mullins
Jjoe Moloy
Mike Mullins
Beulah Martin
Debbie van Dorin
Beth
Shirley Helmick
Ruth
Deb Walker
Myrtle
Janet Rhee
Patty
Pat Judge
Dot
Carol Stocker
Carlotta
Patty Rogers
Violet Rae
Joyce McDonough
Reta Paxston
Ann McDonough
Nancy Leffler
Linda Beal
Kenny Long
Roger Kelley
Ronnie Self
Local Family Socials and Weekend Visits Reported
Local residents hosted and attended social events through Friday to Sunday. Karla Reno Myra Turner and Susan Raymie joined Julie Charity for a seventh birthday celebration. Various guests, including Spencer King Elder Mervin Ellison and others, enjoyed dinners films slides and a Hawaii trip presentation. Saturday supper included Windy Lockman and Robin Spencer with Unionville hosts. Girl Scout Halloween party attendance followed. Additional calls and visits from Omahas Sylvia Hiatt and other neighbors rounded out the weekend social calendar with visits to the Woodward Hinds and family hosting trips to Lewisburg and Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karla Reno
Myra Turner
Susan Raymie
Julie Charity
Spencer King
W. R. Elder
Mervin Ellison
Hawaii
Ellisons
Johnny Main
Harvey Hayes
Trenton Wilson
Claude Hawk
Ray Charity
Bill Lockman
Robin Spencer
Dale Riegel
Unionville
Windy Lockman
John Romans
Norman Hanes
Omahs
Nebr
Sylvia Hiatt
Lucille Taylor
Helma Tisue
Richard Mason
Harold Lund
Oskaloosa
Harold Mason
Harry Woodward
Tilton Hinds
Cub Scout Pack 40 Holds Snowbound Meeting
Fifty four attendees gathered at the Methodist church basement for Cub Scout Pack 40 on October 26. Oliver Brownlee awarded Neal Wilson, Marty Massman, and Russell Peterson while denner candidates were named. Webelos and Rev T D Hersey demonstrated woodworking and a shadow box emblem as dens two and three performed Indian themed skits before closing with Indian signs and a game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Indian Council
Den 3
Webelos
Oliver Brownlee
Neal Wilson
Marty Massman
Russell Peterson
Denner
Larry Wilson
Gary McCloud
Mike Robinson
Dennis Condra
Bobby Gene Robinson
Bobby Spencer
Webelos den
Rev
T. D. Hersey
Dens
Dea 2
Social Guests Visit in Ottumwa and Des Moines Deanery
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward stayed with Mr and Mrs Tom Robb in Ottumwa overnight. Mr and Mrs Anthes and Mr and Mrs Jack Little from Miami Mo visited Mr and Mrs T H Campbell. Wilbur Miller Frank Bennett called at Udell, ex Millet church area. George Simmons of Chicago visited his in law Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter for the weekend for Mrs Frank O Conner funeral. Mrs Villa Wheeler and daughter Mrs Genevieve Morgan returned from Vivian North Dakota visiting sister Mrs Minnie Harlan and stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wheeler in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Woodward
Tom Robb
Ottumwa
Anthes
Jack Little
Miami
T. H. Campbell
Wilbur Miller
Frank Bennett
Udell
Miller Church
George Simmions
Chicago
Mearl Walter
Frank O'Conner
Villa Wheeler
Genevieve Morgan
Minnie Harlan
Vivian
Kenneth Wheeler
Des Moines
Young Farmers Class Discusses Harvesting Losses
The Young Farmers Adult Class will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the high school ag room. Topics include reducing harvest losses and corporate selling alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agrom
Corp
Moravia Saddle Club Plans Nov 2 Meeting At Legion Home
Moravia Saddle Club meets Thursday evening November 2 at 7 30 at the Legion home. A film titled Basic Grooming will be shown. Refreshment committee includes Kenneth Brown Nelson Ballanger Al Clark and Darrell Cooper Lumilice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Legion
Kenneth Brown
Nelson Ballanger
al Clark
Darrell Cooper Lumilice
EUB Plans Dedication Of New Organ Sunday
The Evangelical United Brethren church will dedicate its new Hammond organ during worship at 11 a.m. Sunday in memory of G. P. Gus Main. Relatives from Kansas City Albia Des Moines and possibly Denver will attend along with local residents for special organ and vocal selections.
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Eub
Evangelical United Brethren Church
G. P.gus Main
Kansas City
Ray McCloud
Moravia
Gus Main
Albia
Des Moines
Denver
CROP Drive Planned for Appanoose County Churches
The Appanoose County CROP project organized by the County Council of Churches names Rev Herbert Zeihler as program director. County chairmen are David Koehler Udell and Joe Sherrard Plano with area supervisors to be chosen. A kick-off is set for the Presbyterian Church Centerville at 7:30 p.m. on Nov 9, followed by CROP Sunday Nov 12 for county churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Cecill O Connor O Conner obituary from Centerville First Baptist
Cecill O Conner born Aug 3 1894 near Centerville died Oct 28 1987 at University Hospital Town City age 73.2. Her husband Frank survives with five children Marjorie Paxston Manfila Boyer Enid Walker Kenneth Norris. Also three sisters and three brothers survive. Funeral held at First Baptist Centerville with Rev Thrash. Burial Haynes Cemetery. Many from distance attended. Funeral attendees offered thanks for kindnesses and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Fay O'Conner
Emma Horstman Espy
Centerville
University Hospital
Town City
Frank O'Conner
Marjorie Paxston
Manfila Boyer
Enid Walker
Kenneth
Norris
Usal Sulser
Vera Boyer
Wilma Whicker
Earl Espy
Delmar Espy
Virgil Espy
O'Conner
Christ
First Baptist Church
Thrash
Dale Paxston
Gary O'Conner
Sonny Walker
Steve Shepard
Jim Gosnell
Royal Simmons
Rosalie Gladfelder
Marietta McCannon
Haynes Cemetery
Cecil O'Conner
Berkeley
Calif
Rockford
Carrie Simmons
Alfreds
Art van den Brink
George Simmons
Hindsdale
Alfred Simmons
Davenport
Roger Espy
Burlington
Dale
Carol Paxston
Des Moines
Monroe
Jin Gosnell
Amana
Antiqity Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting on Monday Night
Large crowd expected as Antiquity Lodge No. 252 AF and AM hosts its regular meeting Monday evening November 6 at 7 30. All members and visitors invited with entertainment games planned after the meeting. Paul Wilson WM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
Paul Wilson
Adult Homemaking Class Studies Table Settings
The Adult Homemaking classes meet Thursday evening November 2 at 7 30 at the high school for the fifth of six sessions on modern kitchen ideas. The lesson covers selecting table settings for dining areas showing china crystal and flatware quality patterns and care. An expert guest will answer questions about choosing and maintaining tableware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
World Community Day Observed at EUB Church
World Community Day will be observed at the E U B church on Friday November 3. The program starts at 2 00 p m with Rev Deedrick as speaker The theme is Who Shall Separate Us The adults in the community are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B
Deedrick
Local Church Schedules and Events List
A rundown of Sunday services and activities from multiple churches led by Pastor L B Deadrick and others. Details include worship times, Sunday school, youth groups, evening services, Bible study, and upcoming events such as World Community Day and the Albia District Fall Rally with locations in Albia Moravia and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
L. B. Deadrick
Carl Tisue
W.S.W.S
Albia
E.U.B
Church of the Nazarene
E. 3. Strong
Frank Woodward
Moravia
Grace Methodist
Richard Tubaugh
E.U.B. Church
Meals for One and Two Demonstration by Eddy
Home economist Duga Eddy will demonstrate Meals for One and Two on Wednesday, November B at 1 30 p m in Moravia Multipurpose Center at Legion Hall. The event promises recipes and practical tips for efficient cooking. All are invited to attend for a worthwhile afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duga Eddy
Moravia
Legion Hal
Rational Education Week Activities In Moravia Iowa
Moravia schools observe National Education Week from November 6 to 11 with a cooperative supper at the high school on November 7 at 6 30 pm. A program and classroom visitations follow with a speaker Duane Lodge from Town State Education Assn addressing the next tax bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Duane Lodge
Town State Education Assn
Martin
Coulson
Diversion Offers For Feed Grains In 1968 Program
Secretary Freeman announced a 50 percent diversion option for feed grain base acres including corn and sorghum to conserve uses under the 1968 program. Diversion up to fifty percent with payments on 20 to 50 percent, unchanged small-farm rules, higher payments due to yield increases and a higher price support level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville
L. Freeman
Ilfyn Agros
Taylor
Iowa Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Weinland Visit Highlights Chesterton Couple's Weekend
Mr and Mrs Gust Weinland of Chesterton Indiana stayed Friday and Saturday at the Glen Fowler home. They visited her father Aiva Fowler at Center Ville before returning home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Weinland
Chesterton
Indiana
Glen Fowler
Aiva Fowler
Centerville
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We thank relatives neighbors and friends for flowers cards gifts and all other kindnesses during our bereavement. Mrs Lucille Taylor Mr and Mrs Richard Joinson Mr and Mrs Thomas Toft Mr and Mrs Buell Payker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Conner
Fay Paxston
Carl Boyer
Kenneth O’conner
Milo Walker
Norris O'Conner
Lucille Taylor
Richard Joinson
Thomas Toft
Buell Payker
Garden Club Meets With Mrs. John Peterson
The Moravia Garden club held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. John Peterson's rural home with Mrs. Anna Rogers assisting. New officers were elected: Gary Dhority president, Harley Tisue vice president, Kart Boyer secretary, Art Fox treasurer, with Ira Boyer and Mrs. Callen on the executive committee. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
John Peterson
Anna Rogers
Zeli Callen
Nellie Williams
Gary Dhority
Harley Tisue
Kart Boyer
Art Fox
Ira Boyer
Callen
Dennis Gardner Undergoes Tonsillectomy Tuesday
Dennis Gardner was submitted to a tonsillectomy Tuesday at Monroe County Hospital in Albia and is improving satisfactorily. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Gardner
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Marvin Gardner
Harold Prough Family Moves to Newton
Mr and Mrs Harold Prough and their family have moved to Newton to establish a new home. Harold is employed at Iowa Southern Utilities. Also, Mr and Mrs Jim Rowley moved Tuesday to her parents home in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Prough
Newton
Harold
Iowa Southern Utilities
Jim Rowley
Tuesaday
Moravia
Timmie Kaster Enters Iowa City Hospital for Surgery
Timmie Kaster son of Mr and Mrs Veril D Kaster of Clinton entered Iowa City hospital Monday for surgery on Wednesday He is grandson of Mr James Kaster and Mr and Mrs Wayde Blumerail of Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmie Kaster
Veril D. Kaster
Clinton
Iowa City
Timmie
James Kaster
Wayde Blumerail
Moravia
Hobby Show at Center ville November 28 at Community Center
The Farm Bureau Women sponsor the annual hobby show at Center ville Community Center on November 28 from 12 30 to 4 30 p m. Individuals may display hobbies by contacting Mrs Homer Phillips in Center ville. A fuller report will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Centerwille
Homer Phillips
Center Vile
Mrs Cultrain Returns Home From Albia Hospital
Mrs Maude Cultrain was brought to her home in Priday from Monroe County hospital at Albia where she had been a medical patient for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Cultrain
Priday
Monroe ¢Ounty Hospital
Albia
Taylor Air Fayior Aid Meeting Agenda
Taylor Air and Alberta division will meet for a regular session on Friday November 3 to discuss ongoing operations and plans. Attendees include key executives from both organizations and department heads. The meeting aims to align on schedule, budgets, and project milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayior Aid
Alberta
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Petera Construction Co
Gordon Massman
Elliott & Sons
Sacco Plumbing and Heating of
E. J. Strang
Bill Woodward
John Albert McCullough
Eagle Grove
Chris Bogart
Florence Hiner
Son Delmar
Frances Burian
E. G. Hawk
Audrey
Sheila Dowd
Mina Dowd
Bean Cule and Famiy
Russell
Ted Wilswt
CUB Scout
Cecill O'Conner
Iconium Methodist Church
L. B. Deedrick
Edward McCord
First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Leif Fowler
Aid
Birdie Rain
Fairview
Lee Benz
Wesley Chapel
Ken Daniels
Marsha
Marsha Day
Rebekah Hall
Frank Wilson
Leonard Palmer
Paul Cridlebaugh
Harold Hudgens
Loyd Carter
Lee Hiatt
Mike Koffman
Mary Jo Wilson
Kathy Self
Vicki van Dorin
Jim Kearney
Kim
Tom Shrader
Miss Day
Little Brown
Nashua
Garden Club
Iowa City Hospital
Mrs. Maude Cultrain
Albia Hospital
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