Local Happenings Chronicle in Moravia Iowa
Local notes from Moravia Iowa recount visits and family events. John Beaton of Newport visited relatives and welcomed his son John Edward at Cecil Schrodt’s home. Numerous calls, dinners, and weekend gatherings mark community ties across Stanhope Waterloo Ottumwa Des Moines and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
John Beaton
Newport
John Edward
Cecil Schrodt
John H. Johnson
J. E. Iverson
Stanhope
Rosemary Kaster Weds In Alameda Ceremonies 1953
Rosemary Kaster and Gerald Warburton wed September 27, 1953 at the First Congregational church in Alameda. The bride, daughter of Doyle and Mrs Kaster of Alameda, wore white nylon tulle with lace, a pearl rhinestone crown veil, and a bouquet of white orchids. Bridesmaids wore yellow organza. best man was Paul Cappa. The couple honeymooned at Rancho Del Monte and reside at 386 Staten Ave Oakland. The bride attended Alameda High School and San Francisco State College. she held Rainbow for Girls offices and sorority ties. the groom is an Alameda High School graduate.
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Rosemary Kaster
Doyle Kaster
Pacific Ave
Alameda
California
Gerald Warburton
Howard Warburton
First Congregational Church
Frank Randall
Beverly Heath
Honolulu
Shirley Warburton
Nancy Eastman
Paul Cappa
Lester Tomei
Louis Seward
Alameda High School
San Francisco State College
Signa Delta Gamma Sorority
San Francisco State
Rainbow For Girls
Alameda Assembly
State of California
Rainbow For
Community Socials and Visits Span Weekend in Albia Area
Names of local residents and visitors appear in a sequence of Sunday through Tuesday events. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDanel, Wendell, Johnny Marlin, Ciel McDanel, Stanley party at Virgil Easter, Raymond Power, Rolla Foster, Lynne, Jack, Kenneth Gladfelder, J P Foster, Mina Dowd, Ted Miller, Catie Whicker, Pearl Spencer, Knoxville connections, Roma Tomlin, Carl Tomlin, Ruth Broshar, Gertie Boyer, J W Hutton, Roberta Benz, Cody Luse, Ron Woodward, and Frank Gladfelder among others in social calls and gatherings.
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Lyndon McDanel
Wendell
Johnny Marlin
Albia
Farm Bureau
Centerville
Ciel McDanel
Stanley
Virgil Easter
Raymond Power
Rolla Foster
Lynne
Jack
Kenneth Gladfelder
J. P. Foster
Mina Dowd
Kester Gladfelder
Frank Gladfelder
Lora Fenton
Ron Woodward
Cody Luse
Rosalie Gladfelder
Ottumwa
Kermit
Fonda Sue
Clarence Dowd
Clara Brown Hosts Willing Workers Club Meeting
The Willing Workers club met at Clara Brown’s home on October 28 with all members present. They worked on binding a quilt, straightening and hemming tea towels, and selecting nut meats. A cooperative noon dinner followed for many members and guests, including Elva Bicksford, Theresa Brown, Inez Cline, Nellie Haines, Laura Dicks, and others. The next meeting will be at Beryl Brown’s home on November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Clara Brown
Beryl Brown
Elva Bicksford
Theresa Brown
Inez Cline
Nellie Haines
Laura Dicks
Byrle
Beth Ann McCombs
Mary McFatridge
Stella Argo
Lucille Exline
Verta Hoffman
Dorothy Potts
Maude Turner
Emily
Marcia Thompson
Dorothy Pickrell
Gertrude Sheehan
Ollie Moffett
lCtara Brown
Bi Brown
Roscoe Argo
Russell Brown
Ottumwa Social Roundup Includes Family Visits and Gatherings
Sunday guests Donald and Delmar visited Mrs. Hazel Burke and Edna in the hospital then joined Mr. and Mrs. Joe Conyers for supper in Ottumwa and attended Moravia services. Families including Foster Lemonds Gladfelders Whickers and Tomlins shared weekend visits, a Farm Bureau meeting in Centerville, and a rock party at Raymond Power's.
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Donald and
Delmar
Hazel Burke
Edna
Joe Conyers
Ottumwa
Moravia
Robert Foster
Twyla
Orman Lemond’s
Kenneth Gladfelder
Judy
Farm Bureau
Centerville
Raymond Power
Max Whicker
Beth
Orman Whicker
Baby
Katie Whicker
Frank Gladfelder
Versal
Dean Tomlin
Deanie
Debbie
Lester Cochran
Norma
Twyla Foster
Anieta Lamantia
Fern Lemonds
Jimmy
Lyla
Local families share visits and plans for electricity
A sequence of neighborhood notes records visits among families in Ottumwa Bloomfield Keokuk and Plano Iowa. The Mericle Mikels Burns and Clelk McDanel families will soon have REA wiring completed and electricity. Various small gatherings and dinners are noted with friends and relatives across several towns.
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Herb Boblenz
Iowa
Illinois
Mississippi River
Keokuk
Memphis
Bloomfield
Ottumwa
C. C. Boblenz
Kenneth O'Conner
Stella Sears
Forrest Mericle and Sons
Theo Miller
Roscoe Pennington
Patsy Mikels
Virginia Moffet
Thea Miller
Virgil Dooley
Kenneth Daniels
Lawrence and
Keven
Genevie Donovan
Mericle
Mikels
Burns
Clelk McDanel
REA
Russell Burns
Gail Hackathorn
van Lemaster
Dell Hellyer
Jimmie Burns
Cattle numbers January 1 likely to hold steady
The US cattle population may not be lower on January 1 next year, possibly edging higher. Based on Sam H. Thompson of Iowa State College, total cattle numbers hit a record high last January, and despite heavy slaughter the cow and heifer share remains insufficient to signal a drop in overall herd.
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United States
Sam H. Thompson
Iowa State College
Thompson
Cattle Slaughter Share Drops Rarely in 34 Years
Thompson notes that in just four of the last 34 years has federally inspected slaughter of cows and heifers fallen below 47.4 percent. He says cattle numbers then rose the following year, signaling a later rebound after downturns.
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Thompson
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Mr. Callen
Tama
Mr. Lichty
Russell Hughes
Cheryl
Richard Bentzinger
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Lester Bradshaw
Bob Martsching
Carl Coffin
Promise City
W. N. Miller
Charles Coffin
J. R. Callen
Dale Callen
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Loren Walter
Harry Phillips
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Otha Taylor
Buell Taylor
Thomas ‘Toft
E. G. Hawk
Frank Wilson
Paul
Alice Wilson
John A. Wilson
Nell Rousseau
Sovilla
Leonard Wilson
Seymour
Wm. Steffer
W. E. Petersen
Elsie Adams
Birdie Main
Helma Tisue
A. 8. Mangle
Rena Breese
Christian Church
Icanium
Gus Hiatt
Chester Sanders
Inlaw
Mrs
Clair Hiatt
Albuquerque
N. M
Evan Stroud
Osage City
Kansas
Shawnee
Okla
Frank Bennett
Hillsboro
Ohio
Cyril McDanel
Max McDanels
Camanche
Francis Argos
Oskaloosa
Nelle Utterback
Mamie Brown
Gene and
Roy
Newton, Mo
OQ. D. DuVall
Gene Brown
Almont Main
Chester Broshar
Fanchen Winsler
Knoxville
Gray Lady
The
Veterans Hospital
W. P. Reynolds
Perryton
Texas
J. D. Minnes
W. P. Chiles
Jonesburg
Minnes
Mr. Chiles
Karl Tuttle
Richard Robb
Clyde Lister
Plano
Ira. Robb
Mrs. Lister
Frank Rogers
James
Earl Sievers
Avoca
Ray Poage
Harley Tisue
Hugh McFatridge
Elva Bickford
McFatridge
Tisue
Harold Clark
Jane Albertson
Marian Reagan
Marion Condra
Joe Tadlock
Hannibal
Navoo
William Car) Bivin
Sioux Falls
Mr. Sanders
W. C. Bivin
Mary Rose Main
Davenport
Indianola
Simpson College
Mrs. Main
Sylvan van Dorin
Edna Neff
Harold Hawk
Robert Weathers
Tulsa
William Woodward
Rev. Weathers
Madge Hough
Mt. Plessant
Fred Tillmont
Ethel Roberts
Tillmont
John Sufficool
Charlotte and
Colfax
Jim Hays
Lester Proctor
Woody
Near Blakesburg
Mrs. Taylor
Vess Hiatt
Mra. Estel Houser
Moulton
W. V. Murdy
Leonard Palmer
Theo Murdy
Pearl Davis
Cecil Coulson
Harold Burton
Dianne
T. B. Cameron
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Coulson
Cameron
Wm. Woodward
Harry Woodward
Harley Woodward
Georgie
Roy Moffatt
Linda
Francis
Robert Lewis
Dickie
Billie
Lester Housleyome
Zoe Cox
Gary
Mary Burns
Charlene
Jimmie
Herschel Kelley
Blakesburg
Leo Thompson
Puesta
Mark Blackman
Edwin Spencer
Burlington
Paul Spencer
Amos McGiighy
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia Theater
Jane Russell
Scott Brady
George Brent
WC Tractor
CAC
John Deere
John Deere Tractor
McClurg Implement Co
Allis-Chalmers
New Idea
Lewa
Alameda, Calor
John Foster
Fairview Church
DR. Earl
Grover
Falvey Bros. Lumber Yard
Gamble
Reach Implement Co
Your International Harvester
Wayne
Poland
China
Boar & Gilt Sale
R. A. Faber & Sons
Moravia, Iowa
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