Oil Drilling Halted At Unionville For Reassessment
The Lester Strunk farm well north of Unionville stopped at 1461 feet when circulation failed. Muds filled the crevice after 36 hours of work, an electric log was run, and the board decided to plug the well. Live oil was found at 1232 feet. Soap Creek Development Corp plans new drilling in about a month. Geologist Jerry Jesperson will meet state geologists and Interior Dept. reps in Iowa City for more information. A stockholders meeting will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Strunk
Unionville
Mendenhall
Great Bend
Kansas
Clifford Burger
Soap Creek Development Corp
Jerry Jesperson
Iowa City
Dept. of Interior
Jesperson
Dr Grace McReynolds to speak at SCA meeting Monday
The SCA’s third meeting will be held November 23 at 7 30 p m in the high school gym with Dr Grace McReynolds as guest speaker. Associate professor of Education at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College she is highly recommended by local teachers for her broad knowledge and wit. A strong turnout is hoped to honor her as the refreshment committee is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCA
Grace McReynolds
McReynolds
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Virgil Dooley
Clell McDanel
Jay Wilson
Nelson Ballanger
Wayne McDanel
Ralph Spencer
Mark. Uhlenhake
North Bend Ladies Aid Meet With Daphne Shepard
The North Bend Ladies Aid gathered Thursday for a co-op dinner with Daphne Shepard. Attendees included Edith, Donna, Lorena, Maxine, Joyce, Leela, Mary Sue, Delores, and Daphne, with visitors Amy, Sherry, and Lynette. Donna opened with a poem and roll call referenced Bible books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend Ladies Aid
Daphne Shepard
Edith
Donna
Lorena
Maxine
Joyce
Leela
Mary Sue
Delores
Daphne
Amy
Sherry
Lynette
Patty Ballanger
Yosephines
Sharon Shepards
Moravia SCA Presents Bill Riley Talent Show
Moravia SCA stages a family friendly Bill Riley Talent Show on Saturday November 21 at 8 00 pm featuring local youth performers. Tickets go on sale November 5 and 6 with door sales the night of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Sca
Bill Riley
Births: Cooke Family Welcomes Son and Centerville Infant
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cooke of Louisville Kentucky welcomed a son born Thursday November 12 with grandparents Keith Gladfelder Albia and Ray Cooke Dexter and great grandparents Nettie Smith Ottumwa and Rays Cooke's father. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Benz welcomed a son Steven Lee born Friday November 13 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces and welcomed by sister Susan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cooke
Louisville, Ky
Keith Gladfelder
Albia
Ray Cooke
Dexter, Ia
Nettie Smith
Ottumwa
Ray Cook
Bill Benz
Steven Lee
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Susan
Card of Thanks for Paul Hiate Family
The family of Paul Hiate extends heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy and help after their sorrow. Special appreciation goes to Geyer ambulance service Rev. Thomas Woodin and the women of the American Legion for the dinner, and to everyone who sent food and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geyer Ambulance Service
Thomas Woodin
The
American Legion
Paul Hiate
Rev Decker Former Pastor Dies at Springfield
John Stanley Decker age 97 died Sunday at Springfield Missouri. Born October 12 1873 in Pennsylvania he served as pastor at the Moravia and Tconium Methodist churches. Survived by his wife Elva Jane Decker and by several stepchildren. Preceded in death by first wife Cornelia 1914 second wife Jennie 1937 and daughter Helen who died at age twelve. Graveside services held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Moravia Cemetery with Rev Thomas Woodin officiating. Turner Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Thomas Woodin
Turner Funeral Home
Elihu R. Kaster dies at 82 in Creston Iowa
Elihu Rufus Kaster born February 14 1888 in Darby Appanoose County Iowa died November 10 1970 at Oswald Nursing Home Creston after about a year as patient. Survived by wife Mary Gay Clark two daughters Zelda Geis Leona Petznick both Creston two sons Leo C Kaster John D Kaster of Afton one nephew Hayt McKern seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Services November 12 1970 at 2 30 p m Stroud Funeral Home Afton with Rev James W Morris officiating burial Greenlawn Cemetery Afton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Rufus Kaster
Darby
Appanoose County
James McClelland
Henrietta Leona Kaster
Oswald Nursing Home
Creston
Zelma
Apparioose
Monroe
Mary Gay Clark
Albia
Monroe County
Moravia
Kaster
Afton
Afton Star-Enterprise
Mary Gay
Elmer
Zelda) Geis
Kenneth
Leona) Petznick
Leo C. Kaster
John D. Kaster
Hayt McKern
Virgil
Methodist Church
Stroud
James W. Morris
United Methodist Church
Wendell Wilson
John Geis
Dennis Kaster
Edwin Ritter
Dean Haight
Roger Tisue
Richard Jones
Greenlawn
Family thanks friends for sympathy after loss of E. R. Kaster
The family of E. R. Kaster expresses heartfelt thanks for expressions of sympathy received after the passing. They note the comforting flowers cards messages calls and visits and appreciate those who traveled to attend services despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Kaster
Troop 132 Meeting and Halloween Host Night
Troop 132 gathered with 15 attendees for flag folding salute and opening closing ceremony instructions. The group, including 19 girls and two leaders, stayed overnight at Rosetree cabin Centerville in October. Halloween party hosted by Nancy Riegel and Vicky Lockman. Sherri Hittote Stribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetree Cabin
Centerville
Nancy Riegel
Vicky Lockman
Sherri Hittote
Stribe
Church Events and Programs in Local Denominations
The Nazarene and Grace Circuit churches announce Sunday school at 10:00 and worship at 11:00 with evening service at 7:00 and midweek activities. Junior programs, evangelistic sermon, choir, and Bible study details follow, including an Advent Jonah study and an Ecumenical Thanksgiving service aiming for 100 attendees.
Wesley Chapel community notices outline church events
Virgil Dooley leads WSCS meeting at Mrs Flora Hiatt home Thursday at 1 30 pm. Saturday Turkey Supper and program at the church with serving starting at 00 pm and program after. Sunday UMYF at Grace church 6 00 pm Bible study at Tuttle home on the Book of Jonah. Wednesday Thanksgiving service Nazarene church 7 30 pm Jr High UMYF at Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guthrey
Koinonia
Karl Tuttle
S.ca
Nazarene Church
Grace
Virgil Dooley
WSCS
Flora Hiatt
Grace Church
Tuttle
the Nazarene Church
Fairview Church Events Led by Rev L B Doldrick
Robert Foster leads Sunday 6 00 p m UMYF at Grace church 7 30 p m Bible study for the Parish at the Turtle s Book of Jonah Junior High UMYF at Grace 6 30 p m Thanks church for the community Salem United Methodist Church School Sept 10 am Worship 7 30 p m Singspiration 7 30 p m Bible study and prayer 7 30 p m Wednesday union Thanksgiving service November 25 at the Church of the Nazarene
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
J. Strong
Larry Smith
Robert Foster
Lay Leeder
Grace Church
the Turtle's
Grace
the Nazarene Church
Salem United Methodist
L. B Doldrick
Guy Argo
Seconium United Methodist
Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
WSCS
Union
Salem United Methodist singspiration and worship event
Seconium United Methodist Church invites the community to a singspiration service led by Pastor L. Deedrick and Donald Whitehead. Worship at 9:30 a.m., church school at 10:30 a.m., singspiration at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Sunday and Wednesday evenings with a large choir, organ, piano and special numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist Church
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Kelley
The Twentieth Century Reading club met Tuesday with Mrs Ida Kelley. Fourteen members were present to answer the roll call, Traditional Recites for Thanksgiving. Winnie Du Vall read Blizzard in Indian Country, and Maggie Faber read Magic Moment when Threshing Rig Arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Clus
Kelley
Twentieth Century Reading Club
Ida Kelley
Winnie DuVall
Maggie Faber
Appanoose 4 H Awards Presented
A large crowd gathered Monday November 6 at Howar Junior High Centerville for the annual 4 H awards night. Chicago Trip winners include Pam Houser Connie McClurg Becky Exline Susan Dooley Kathy Cortesio Mark McDonalds Danny Jay David Kenzlarich Marvin Martin and David Vinzant. Certificates of $100 were awarded to Gary Long Tom Grove and Dennis Exline by Centerville National Bank. Iowa Trust and Savings Bank also gave $100 to Carol Irelan Mary Richardson and Mike McCartinald. R Durée trophies went to Norene Wolver Pam Shubat Jan Moore Pam Houser Connie McClurg Mike Eddy Marvin Martin Russell Moore and Tom Grove. Rate-of-Gain trophies to Duane Koehler and Dennis Exline Shubat Leadership trophies to Carol Irelan and Marvin Martin Community Service Award to True Blue club. Clover awards for adult leadership went to Mrs. Ralph Tucker 15 years Mrs. Ralph Spencer and Jim Trimble 10 years Mrs. Ernest Seals Carl Long Bill Vinzant Doyle Terry Elvin Jay and Jay Shubat 5 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howar
Centerville
Chicago
David Vinzant
Gary Long
Tom Grove
Dennis Exline
Centerville National Bank
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Carol Irelan
Mary Richardson
Mike McCartinald
Ralph Tucker
Ralph Spencer
Jim Trimble
Ernest Seals
Carl Long
Bill Vinzant
Doyle Terry
Elvin Jay
Jay Shubat
Progressive Club Meets at Schrodt Home
Progressive Club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Cecil Schra t as host. Members and husbands attended as guests. Card prize winners were Ralph McDonough Loyd Carter Mrs Carter and Garnet Brain. Hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Cecil Schra‘t
Ralph McDonough
Loyd Carter
Services Held for Gladys Blumer 81
Gladys M. Blumer 81 died Sunday at her son in law and daughter’s home in Ottumwa. Born Sept 21 1889 in Appanoose County she married William S Blumer July 3 1907 in Albia. She is survived by five sons one daughter fourteen grandchildren twenty great grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Johnson funeral chapel Ottumwa with Rev George King officiating. Burial followed in Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys M. Blumer
Junior Moore
Ottumwa
Appanoose County
Martin
Alice Graham Raney
Albia
William S. Blumer
Johnson Funeral Chapel
George King
Moravia
Local notes from Monroe County visit and hospital news
Local brief listing movements and visits across Monroe County communities. Littie Shawn Woodward, pneumonia patient, admitted to Albia hospital. Swaps of visits among families including Tomlin, Condra, Perry, Van Dorin, Matherly, Main, Tarbell, Marshall, Reihsen and others across Des Moines, Bolivar, Grandview, Polk, New London, Grimis, Numa, Chariton, Wyoming, and Ames areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littie Shawn Woodward
Bill Woodward
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Ronnie Tomlin
Anaheim
California
Curtis Tomlins
Kenneth Condras
Flo Hiner
Chris Bogert
Maude Perry
Bolivar
Dean Perry
Grandview
Elmer Perry
Polk
Marshall Perry
Rowena Beck
Des Moines
James Wilson
State Farm Bureau
Walt Younker
DeWayne Moore
Lucille van Dorin
Roy Matherly
Jennie Elmore
New London
Jay Main
Wyoming
Elec
Benny Tarbell
Grimis
Jerry Marshall
Numa
Gene Main
Manus Main
Lester Cochran
Jim Reihsen
Chariton
Thanksgiving Visitors and Guests In Moravia Union
Thanksgiving family gathering notes for Moravia area residents. List who attended, where hosted, and when events took place to inform local readers and relatives near and far about local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
The
Moravia Union
American Legion Auxiliary Reaches Membership Quota
The November meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary reports 16 members present. Unit quota of 57 reached. two new members identified. Activities included lunch for the Paul Hiatt family, Christmas card plans for servicemen, a blue book quiz, and a report on the Newton district convention. December meeting set at Grace Veach and Mary with a 50c gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Michael Koffman
Zell Callen
David Godby
Clifford Stacker
Garnet Brain
Paul Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Don Bolin
Allen
Jay Wilson
Newton
Jay Oehler
Bette van Dorin
Blanche Kincade
Lester Sawyer
Clifford Paxston
Grace Veach
Mary
Homemakers Club Meets for Supper and Cards at Tarbell Home
The Homemakers club met at Mansel Tarbell s home Sunday evening for a six o clock co op supper featuring corn bread and beans. After the business meeting the group played pitch. Next meeting will be a watch party at the Delmont Moffitt home. Present were Russell Lowell and Merrill Shepard Geo Lain Merle Adams Harold Huff Lynn Lemley Jim Walkers Ruth McNair. Visitors were Mr and Mrs Steve Tarbell John and Lisa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Mansel Tarbells
Delmont Moffitt
Russell
Lowell
Merrill Shepard
Geo. Lain
Merle Adams
Harold Huff
Lynn Lemley
Jim Walkers
Ruth McNair
Steve Tarbell
John
Lisa
Clubs Enjoy Coop Supper and Meetings in Franklin
Franklin Happy Helpers and Franklin 4-H clubs shared a cooperative supper at Scani um United Methodist church with about 35 to 40 attendees. Afterward the girls drew names for a Christmas gift exchange while the boys elected county extension officers for Franklin and Jackson townships, naming Tom Hartz for a two year term. Joe Murphy presented a movie on the Environment of Animals at Honey Creek Park. Meetings adjourned at 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Happy Helpers
Franklin Farmers 4-H
Scanium United Methodist Church
Franklin
Jackson
Tom Hartz
Joe Murphy
Honey Creek Park
Jim Hershberger
Moravia
Brownie Troup 131 elects new Salem officers
Brownie Troop 131 met at Salem Methodist Church on November 1. New officers elected include President Ronda Dowd, Vice President Annette Van Dorin, Reporter Penny Wells, Treasurer Marla Cox, Song Leader Annette Avera, and Game Chairman Cindy Lockman. Puppets were crafted from paper sacks and a show was presented for the other girls. Penny Wells reported on the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troup No. 131
Salem Methodist Church
Ronda Dowd
Annette van Dorin
Penny Wells
Marla Cox
Annette Avera
Cindy Lockman
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Social Roundup
Mrs Guckle of Oskaloosa spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Forrest Main. Mr and Mrs George Fisher of Cedar visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Cyril McDanel. Mr and Mrs Boyle McDanel of Blakesburg spent Sunday evening here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guckle
Oskalssa
Forrest
Main
George Fisher
Cedar
Cyril McDanel
Boyle McDanel
Blakesburg
Union Thanksgiving Service at Nazarene Church
Rev. Forrest E Whitlatch district superintendent of the Nazarene churches will speak at the Union Thanksgiving service Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the local Nazarene church November 25 The Iowa native recently led Cedar Rapids First and Council Bluffs First after replacing Dr Gene E Phillips Whitlatch and his wife Margaret and son Craig will attend This first city visit seeks a packed house with Rev Woodin and Rev Deedrick hoping for strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest E. Whitlatch
Lews
Margaret
Craig
Woodin
Deedrick
Moravia School District audit shows balanced budget
Nolte, Cornman and Co. audit for July 1, 1969 to June 30, 1970 reports total expenditures of $518,272.04 and a balanced budget. Cash at June 30, 1970 stood at $36,501.97, down from $41,196.06 a year earlier. Three minor recommendations were noted. A tentative 1971-72 budget projects about a 25.6% cost rise with admin costs up to $57,660 and teacher salaries to $326,149.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Community School
Nolte, Cornman and Co
Certified Public Accountants of
Des Moines
Moravia
Board of Education
Funeral rites held for Rufus Easter in Afton
Mr and Mrs Robert Foster attended the funeral Thursday for her uncle Rufus Easter at Afton. Mrs Marjorie Paxston accompanied her aunt Vera Boyer to Centerville last Wednesday to shop and spent the afternoon with Norris O Conner. Frank O Conner was also a caller. Norris is confined at his home with a broken leg. Estel Wolver Fay and Ellis Paxston were business callers in Bloomfield Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster
Rufus Easter
Afton
Marjorie Paxston
Vera Boyer
Centerville
Norris O'Conner
Frank O'Conner
Norris
Estel Wolver
Fay
Ellis Paxston
Bloomfield
County Landfill Board Is Formed
The Sanitary Landfill Commission was formed in Centerville on Thursday night November 12 at the Agricultural Building. The five member board includes John Durlin as chairman, Don Davis as vice chairman, Margaret Kaprich as secretary treasurer, with Richard Hopkins mayor of Unionville and Bill McDonald as the rural Centerville member. Ken Bucklin outlined the governing law and a handbook will guide future planning. A future meeting will include a State Health Department representative from Des Moines to aid planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Landfill Commission
Centerville
John Humphrey
Farmers’ Home Administration
Board of Supervisors
John Durlin
Conterle
Don Davis
Moulton
Margaret Kaprich
Rathbun
Richard Hopkins
Unionville
Bill McDonald
Ken Bucklin
Commission
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Unionville Baptist Ladies Missionary Fellowship Holds Meeting
The Ladies Missionary Fellowship of Unionville Baptist church met November 13 at the church parsonage. Officers for the year were appointed: Milo Walker president, Raymond Burns calling chairman, Paul Lobb community service chairman, Merle Bronson missionary chairman, and Bob Lippert secretary-treasurer. The group aims to serve the community and support missionaries worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Baptist Ladies Missionary Fellowship
Ladies Missionary Fellowship
Unionville Baptist Church
Milo Walker
Raymond Burns
Paul Lobb
Merle Bronson
Bob Lippert
Birthday visit for Edna Horn with family group
Mrs. Alice Woodward and five other women plus John Fisher surprised Edna Horn on Tuesday afternoon November 10 for her birthday. The gathering included visiting and refreshments such as a Q-layer cake baked and decorated by Rosemary, ice cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Woodward
Marian Woodward
Mary Strong
Marjorie Paxston
Rosemary Smith
John Fisher
Edna Horn
Rosemary
Moravia School Considers Adult Education Program
Superintendent Robert Wells outlines a near term Moravia adult education plan with survey returns due by November 20 and classes slated to begin December 7. The program includes environmental education, safety club activities, and potential expansion in high school and music departments with hopes for new teachers next semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dse
SCA
Lake Rathtoo
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. McReynolds
Grace Circuit
Thomas W. Woodin
Wesley Chapel
Fairview Church
Schrodt
Gladys Blumer
Tarbell
Robert Wells
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