Community notices reflect Beloved Thelma Calhoun move
Franklin Byers and Earl Swift attend gatherings as Shirley and Leon Calhoun spend weekend at Thelma Calhoun home. Families in Oskaloosa Albia and Moravia join in dinners, moves and farewells as Thelma prepares to relocate to Albia. Local churches host events and 4H Leader school attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Leon Calhoun
Thelma Calhoun
Lloyd Ammots
Dale
Mark
Bob Phillips
Oskaloosa
Stella Argo
Dorothy Calhoun
Leta Haver
Mary McFatridge
Alice Allem
Freda Swift
Carriage Light Inn
Albia
Womens Society
Floyd Allem
Delbert Calhoun
Roscoe Argo
Earl Swift
Coy Swift
Iconium Methodist Church
Leon
Carol
Diana Billings
Carol Calhoun
Moravia
Reta Ammons
Lloyd Ammons
Claude Rogers
Morline
Lloyd Ammons i
Paul
Albig
Union Township WM Names and Family Visits
Union Township WM Burdett Cox is mentioned repeatedly as family members Kevin Cox Elaine Rogers and Nyle visit Mrs Burdett Cox and Mae Harper. The Proctors Linda and Ronnie McMaines and Jimmie Logan also appear visiting Burdett Cox and Nyle with other family movements noted around Des Moines Vietnam furloughs and pheasant hunting near Chariton Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Cox
Elaine Rogers
Burdett Cox
Bryan
Marla
Nyle
Richard Proctor
Linda Proctor
Des Moines
Ronnie McMaines
Vietnam
Arizona
Mae Harper
Burdett
Union Farmerettes Hold October Meeting at Kelley Home
The Union Farmerettes met October 17 1968 at 7 45 p m at Debbie and Diana Kelley home. Debbie Hopkins called meeting to order. Carol Irelan and Debbie Kelley announced for a county office race. Diana Kelley named voting delegate for Rally Night. Officers elected: Diana Kelley president Debbie Kelley vice president Judy Kelley secretary Debbie Hopkins treasurer Joan Roberts historian Beth Wilson reporter Denise Bolin co recreation chairmen Carol Tivelan photographer. refreshments served for seven members two leaders and seven guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmerettes
Debbie
Diana Kelley
Debbie Hopkins
Carol Irelan
Debbie Kelley
Judy Kelley
Beth Wilson
Debbie Egbert
Lois Kelley
Joan Roberts
Denise Bolin
Mobby Show Sponsored by Farm Bureau Women
The Farm Bureau Women of Appahoose County sponsor a hobby show on Friday November 22 at the Centerville Community Center from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Exhibitors may start setup at 8:00 a.m. and items must stay on display until 4:00 p.m. Articles may be sold with replacements to keep tables attractive. A bake sale featuring cinnamon rolls bread cookies and pies will run in the afternoon. Members are asked to donate baked goods and bring four dozen cookies for coffee service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Appahoose County
Centerville
AH Farm Bureau
Chariton River Missionary Society Meets in Church Basement
Chariton River Baptist church missionary society met on Monday Nov 4 in the church basement. Isal Sulser led worship and scripture from Matt 25 31 40 followed by prayer. Members present included Isal Sulser Jean Curtis Fay Fenton Elma Davison Janice Moore Mable Moore Florence Martin Myrtle Cross. Packing cookies and candy for home boys in service, meeting closed with Psalm 19 14. Next gathering December 9 with 25 cent gift exchange. Refreshments served.
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Missionary Society of the
Fay Fenton
Isal Sulzer
Jean Curtis
Elma Davison
Janice Moore
Julia
Mabel Moore
Florence Martin
Myrtle Cross
Douglas Duz It Meets at Phillips Home
The Douglas-Duz-It club holds its regular monthly meeting at Mildred Phillips home. Roll call recalls first dates with husbands. New officers: Juanita Dooley president, Cleo McFall vice president, Evelyn Daniels, farm and home, Maxine Easter music and recreation, Enid Walker treasurer, Enid Walker wins tray prize. Planning for the year is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Be Different Be Like the Crowd Crisis Faith Message
A devotional exhortation warns youths to avoid the crowd and seek salvation through Jesus Christ. It cites biblical verses about hell and salvation, urges parents to teach Bible values, and laments modern temptations like smoking, drinking, and worldliness. The piece argues true peace comes from faith and a personal relationship with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citerenketal
Sisarosky
Christ
Jesus
December meeting plans for Dixie Phillips secret pal
A note describes a trip and picnic with visitors Mrs. Helen Brazil and Mrs. Olive Tarbell. Regular members present include Patty McDanel, Dixie Phillips, and Doris Hampton. December meeting will be with Dixie Phillips on December 3 and everyone should bring a gift for their secret pal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Brazil
Olive Tarbell
Patty McDanel
Dixie Phillips
Doris Hampton
Editor's Mail Requests for Genealogy Help in Moravia Paper
A Moravia Union letter seeks descendants of Stevens ancestors and Awalt family members in Appanoose County Iowa. The writer asks for help locating relatives for a family history project and requests a newspaper copy when published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Iowa
George Laurence Stevens
John Lafayette Stevens
Hague Augustus Stevens
Martha Henrietta Clementine Hays
Becky M. (Stevens
Manitou Boise
Idaho
Union
John
Clarinda Awalt
Appanoose County
Philadelphia
William Awalt
Mary Knight
James
Ada
Frank
A Dunn
Eveline
W. M. Morlan
Nancy
Levi Bear
Mahala
Henry Wells
Annie Elizabeth Gormin
William
Community Center Craft Sessions Highlight Teens and Seniors
Mary Awalt and Mrs Diane Eaton invite teen girls and seniors to weekly meetings at the center under Gladys Harsh. Recent crafts included toilet tissue holders and foam decals with 12 girls and 14 ladies plus two children attending. Upcoming events feature holiday crafts with Virginia McDonough, a clothing exchange rack, and pre school on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM. Transportation help is available by calling 724 3258.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virga Boyer
Paris
Virginia McDonough
Gladys Harsh
Bette van Dorin
Lora Lockman
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Matt
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Glick Trailer Court
Condra’s
Stoner Piano Company
Fonda J. Dicks
Franklin Byers
Frank Bridges
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Smithville (Tex
Guardian Maintenance Service
Carmer’s Inc
R. E
Dick” Cooper
W. Washington
Centerville, Iowa
Tbs
Oleo
Lay
Zephyr
Nadine & George’s Dial Fine Foods
Union Township
James H. Russell
Belton (Tex
Chariton River Baptist Missionary
Douglas Duz
Phillips Home
Copan
Sen
Judah
Jose
Shang
Joseph
Jacob
Benjamin
Egypt
Heaven
Pood Arathe
Capoaus
Hese
Peter
Edijand
Mount Carel
Reedwinis
Job
God
Eine
Hell
America
Oace
Gia H
Usl
Mar
Mary Awalt
Diane Eaton
Betty
Aluminum
Moravia, Iowa
Robin
Charmin
Coca Cola
Carton
Spencers
Dial
Mrs. Tucker
Wilson
Behnke’s
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