Tomlin's 65th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs William Tomlin marked their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday November 7 The couple united in marriage at Lucy Wests parents home on Navy on July 7 1906 officiated by Rev John Davis of Drakenville They have five children Curtis Carl Ray Mildred Blanche Roberts and Marie Tisue plus 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren Attending were many relatives including Curtis and Carl Tomlin Ray Tomlin Rex Tisne Gary Sacco Yarger Tomlin Dean Tomlin and Fen ton family members and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tomlin
Lucy L. West
Navy
John Davis
Drakenville
Curtis M
Carl R
Moravia
Ray
Ottumwa
Mildred Blanche Roberts
Des Moines
Marie Tisue
Sumner
Hobby Show Planned at Albia Farm Bureau
A hobby and craft show will be held in the Farm Bureau rooms in Albia on November 19 starting at 10 AM with a macrame demonstration by Mrs. Helen Price of Centerville. Display, demonstration, or sharing patterns are welcome. A potluck lunch at noon. please bring your own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Albia
Helen Price
Centerville
Rebekahs to Serve Booster Club Thursday Moravia lodge plans meal
Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting with Mrs. Frank Wilson presiding. The booster club menu and serving plans for Thursday at the Community building were reviewed by Mrs. Doris Boblenz Mrs. Lula Hiatt and Mr Ivan Harsh. A membership drive card was signed for a California member. During social hour eleven members were served cheesecake doughnuts mints nuts and coffee by Mrs Lula Hiatt Mrs Harold Hudgens and Mrs Frank Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Noble Grand
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Booster Club
Doris Boblenz
Lula Hiatt
Ivan Harsh
California
Harold Hudgens
Chariton couple hosts Tarbell and Main for Sunday supper
Mr and Mrs Bennie Tarbell of Chariton were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Eric Main, sharing a meal and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Tarbell
Chariton
Eric Main
Airman Stephes Hersey Receives First Air Force Duty Assignment
Airman Stephes L. Hersey, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas D Hersey of Moravia, completed basic training at Lackland AFB and has been assigned to the Air Force Logistics Command at Wright-Patterson AFB. A recent graduate of Moravia High School, he begins active duty in the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephes £. Hersey
Thomas D. Hersey
Moravia
Trafinizio Sarsad
Lackland Afb
Fes
Giro
Air Force Logistics
AFL
Ofie
Aba Crebl
Hefety
Aity High Scfuel
Moravia Man R C Wilson Dies at 76 On Farm Roots
R C Wilson son of Eph and Dora Stocker Wilson born Nov 3 1895 on a Moravia area farm died Nov 3 1971 at St Joseph hospital aged 76. Married Flossie Turner Feb 24 1918 in Moravia. They lived on a farm south of Moravia then moved to Centerville in 1947. Survived by two sons Trenton and Jay Moravia and daughter Mardéena Centerville six grandchildren two sisters two brothers and many relatives. Funeral Friday Nov 5 at Grace Methodist Moravia with burial Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wick) Wilson
Eph
Dora Stocker Wilson
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Flossie D. Turner
Centerville
Trenton
Mardeena
Jay
Grace Methodist Church
Order of Eastern Star
Farm Bureau
Edna Dyphon
Mardéena
Ed White
Alan
Linda
Marcia
Richard Wilson
Janice
Terry White
Ruby Cloyed
Vivian
Wright
Moulton
Zel
Albia
Burke
San Diego
Calif
Thanks to Hospital Staff and Family for Kindness
We express heartfelt gratitude to St. Joseph hospital personnel Drs. Edwards Owen and Leffert plus our relatives neighbors and friends for beautiful floral tributes memorials cards food and many kindnesses during the illness and bereavement of our loved one R. C. Wilson Trenton Wilson Jay Wilson and families Ed White Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Hospital
Nazarene Missionary Meet Held Wednesday at Church
The Nazarene Church hosted its November missionary meeting on Wednesday evening with attendees from HS. The service began with hymns Gusting Hands and World Wide Circle of Prayer, led by president John Hersey Kadig and Bill Woodward Jr. The devotional focused on Acts vii as Leila Woodward edited the program and others offered prayers of thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nazarene Church
Wila Iwo
John Hersey Kadig
Marion Woodware
Bill Woodward
Mors
Woodward, Firs
Leila Woodlard
John Gillen Dies In Cycle Accident Near Urbana Township
John Curtis Gillen aged 20 died at Ottumwa hospital from injuries in a motor cycle and Moravia school bus crash on a Thursday morning. Bus driver Clif ford Caster with eight students veered into a shallow ditch while trying to avoid the collision. Gillen, born December 5 1950, lived on the Urbana farm and attended Moravia schools. He is survived by parents Chester and Margaret, three brothers, a sister, and a great grandmother. Funeral services were held at Knedler funeral home Blakesburg with burial in Blakesburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillen
John Curtis Gillen
Ottumwa
Moravia
Clifford Caster
Urbana
Gillen
Caster
Monroe County
Ottumwa Hospital
Morravia
Chester and
Margaret Tormey Gillen
Urbana Township
Raymond Vance
Chester, Jr
James
Jerry
Mudd Rachford
Anna Porter
Dallas
Tex
Knedler
Blakesburg
Scott Holmes
Reception Honors Mr and Mrs Clyde Caster Forty Years Married
A reception hosted by Clyde Caster and family honored Mr and Mrs Clyde Caster on their 40th wedding anniversary October 17 in Wyoming. Neva DuVall wed Clyde Caster in 1931. the Casters reside in Iron Mountain and Little Bear areas with five children and seven grandchildren. About 90 guests attended the event with family members preparing the cake and serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Ethel) Horst
Owen
Jean) Harding
Dean
Ruth) Vaughn
Sam
Nancy) Brooks
Clyde Jr
Clyde Caster
Chugwater
Wyo
Neva L. DuVall
F L
Elsie DuVall
Luther
Ethel Caster
Chappel
Nebraska
Iron Mountain
Little Bear
Moravia
Irconium
Ethel
Burns
Jean
Meriden
Nancy Jo
Cheyenne
Ruth
Charwater
Nancy Brooks
Keith Dryden
Hoyt DuVall
Richard DuVall
Albert Engelker
BD. C. Berry
Caster
Vicki Harding
Girl Scout Troop 132 Meets at Dr Avera Home
On November 3 Junior Girl Scout Troop 132 met at Dr Ray Avera's home to work on health aid badge, sing, elect patrol officers, and share refreshments brought by Shellie Woodward. Annette Ayers suitable signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Avera
Shellie Woodward
Thank you note in mixed garble from Betty Schupe
A thank you message from Betty Schupe expresses gratitude for cards gifts and extended wishes to friends. The text is garbled with multiple typos but conveys appreciation and blessings to all involved. It mentions best wishes and faith.
Carly a) are a 7s Iconium United Methodist
Rev L B Deedrick presides at worship at 9 30 a m with church service and 10 30 a m church school. W S C S meets at the church Thursday November 18 at 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carly
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
W.S.C.S
Church of Nazarene D R Uhies Pastor Sermon and Services
Sunday November 14 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Bible study hour led by Larry Smith superintendent 11:00 a.m. Morning Service 6:45 p.m. NYPS youth hour president Natalie Woodward junior director Leila Woodward 7:30 p.m. Evening service Rospel hour Wednesday November 17 7:30 p.m. Youth night Transportation call 7243549 Life is measured by its depth not its duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Smith
N.Y
Natalie Woodward
Leila Woodward
Moravia United Methodist Parish Schedule and Meetings
Moravia United Methodist Parish outlines weekly worship at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. church school, plus multiple meetings: Charge Conference Friday with Dr. J. Roland Crandall as moderator, planning sessions with Jim Simms, free meals, and ministerial plan development at Centerville and Columbus churches.
Salem UMC calendar outlines parish events and speakers
The Salem United Methodist Church lists worships, church school, and Charge Conference with Dr. J Roland Crandall presiding at Grace church. Jim Simms from the National Board leads Group Ministry and Council on Ministries sessions in Centerville and Rathbun junior high prayer study. Rev Melvin West of Missouri Confere directs creative ministries and parish plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Woodin
Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead
Grace
J. Roland Crandall
Jim Simms
National Board
Ministry
Council On Ministries
Centerville
Concern
Jr. High
UMYF
Grace Church
National Board For
Concern, Inc
Lutheran Church of
Melvin West
Missouri Confere
Rathbun
Thank you to Monroe County hospital staff and supporters
A sincere thank you goes to Yo Di Avera and the nurses at Monroe County hospital for their steadfast care. To relatives and friends who assisted in many ways, your kindness helped make Ey’s stay more pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avera
Monroe County
Fragmented local note on a visit and events
A partial OCR shows someone visiting a place and discussing actions and responses. Readable elements mention the visit, timing, and some people involved, but many details are unclear or garbled. The item appears as a brief community report or notice with local names obscured.
Program on Drugs Wednesday Evening
The Women's Adult Education class meets at 7 30 Wednesday evening November 17 at the high school. Highway patrolman Larry Hutchison of Oskaloosa will present the program on drugs and their uses. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Hutchison
Oskaloosa
Moravia Garden Club to Meet at Mrs DuVall Home
The Moravia Garden club will hold its regular November meeting on Wednesday November 17 at the Lois DuVall home. Members are reminded of the root slips and bulb exchange.
Progressive Club Meeting Hosts Prize Winners
The Progressive club met at Mrs. Cecil Schrodt’s home on Thursday evening. Bridge prize winners were Mrs. Bertha Broshar Mrs. Paul Broshar and Mrs. Genevieve Morgan. Delicious date cake with coffee closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Cecil Schrodt
Bertha Broshar
Paul Broshar
Genevieve Morgan
Local residents visit, hospital updates, and weekend calls
Betty Schupp returned home from Iowa City on Saturday. Anna Laura Rischen of Chariton called on Mr. and Mrs. Eric Main Friday evening. Mrs. Cody Luse returned home Friday after four days in Monroe County hospital. George McDonald and son Mike visited Cody Luse over the weekend with several relatives joining on Saturday. Treta Walter and Jack and Kevin of Centerville were Thursday visitors at Mearl Walter's home. Sylvan Van Dorin and Debby and Annette dined Thursday with the Walters. Sunday guests included Maurice Walter, Marchelle, Sylvan Van Dorin, and Annette, plus Buell Taylor. Eloise Gardner visited Tuesday afternoon. Richard Perry was admitted to Monroe County hospital in Albia for observation and treatment. Terry Main visited Helma Tisue Monday evening. Wanda Murdy called on Tisue Tuesday morning. Jeffrey and Marla Main of Ottumwa spent the weekend with grandparents Elec Main and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Schupp
Iowa City
Anna Laura Rischen
Chariton
Eric Main
Cody Luse
Monroe County Hospital
George McDonald
Mike
Ron Woodward
Mae McDonald
Ronald Overturf
Pam
Greg
Peggy
Treta Walter
Jack
Kevin
Centerville
Mearl Walter
Sylvan van ‘Dorin
Debbie
Annette
Walter Home
Mearl Walter Home
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Sylvan van Dorin
Buell Taylor
Eloise
Fall Festival meeting set for Thursday November 18
Jack Easter, chairman of the Fall Festival committee, announces a meeting at the community building on Thursday evening November 18 to plan the 1972 festival. All interested residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Easter
Clerk Loyd Carter Enters Albia Hospital for Tests
Monroe County clerk Loyd Carter was admitted to Albia Hospital Tuesday afternoon for tests and treatment. His office will remain closed until his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Carter
Albia Hospital
Monroe County Hospital
Pheasant Season Opens Saturday Across Iowa
Iowa's pheasant season begins Saturday morning November 12 with daily 8 am to 4 30 pm hours and a three rooster daily bag limit. The statewide opening excludes a southeast Iowa area. hunters should secure private land permissions and expect solid harvests in the southwest and east central regions. Hungarian partridge season runs November 13 to January 2 with two birds per day.
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Iowa
Mark Uhlenhake
Moravia
Albia
Towa
Minnesota Line
Sioux City
May Soon Let Contracts For Sewer
The town council and Attorney Jim Milani discussed easements for the sewer project at a Thursday meeting. Some property owners signed the easement papers granting line construction across their land, each paid one dollar per easement. FHA officials say restoration terms are in the contractor's agreement, with plans and specs to be ready shortly for bidders, and a contract possibly let after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Milani
FHA
Eastern Stars Present Mrs Burton 50 Year Pin
The Moravia Eastern Stars held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple with Mrs Trenton Wilson presiding. Fifty year member Mrs Frances Burton was presented with a pin from the chapter as the secretary read records from fifty years ago. Refreshments were served during the social hour by Mrs Suzanne Turner and Mrs Deanna Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Trenton Wilson
Frances Burton
Suzanne Turner
Deanna Wilson
Concern Meets Sunday at First Lutheran Church Centerville
Regular meeting of Concern scheduled for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Centerville First Lutheran Church. Agenda includes electing a chairman and secretary for two years and task force reports on mental health drugs hotline ambulance service social service transportation and telephoning. All are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concern
First Lutheran
Centerville
Booster Club Meeting Notice for November 11
A Booster Club meeting is announced for Thursday night November 11. The Rebekah lodge will serve supper starting at 6 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Corn Piled In Albia Streets Amid Record Yields And Dock Strikes
Monroe County farmers face 700000 to 800000 bushels of shelled corn awaiting harvest as storage space runs tight. Goode Seed and Feed Co. rents streets for temporary storage with city officials to speed handling, while three new bins will add 53000 bushels of capacity. Officials warn of continued delays and drying needs as harvest progresses and a dock strike slows shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Albia Union-Republican
Monroe County
Goode Seed and Feed Co
Ralph K. Goode
Bernard Care
Aibia
Gude
Tie
Goode
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Tomlins
Albia Farm Bureau
Rebekahs
R. C. Wilson
Nazarene Missionary
Mrs
Dr, Avera
Annette Ayers
Betty Schupe
Iconium United Methodisat
Church of Nazarene
D. R. Uhies
The
Salem United Methodist
Guy Argo
Sen Ube Goud
Burton
First Lutheran Church
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