Warren Blanks MHS Here Friday
Wet night at Moravia as Southeast Warren blanks Moravia 13 to 0. Warren dominates with 161 rushing yards and 221 total, Moravia manages 40 rushing yards and two pass completions on five attempts. Jeff McDane leads with 21 tackles, Stuart McDane 19, Kirk Bruce 13. Moravia heads to homecoming against Mormon Trail next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Moravia Football Boys
Moravia
Steve Lundberg
Moravia Mohawks
Jeff McDane
Stuart McDane
Kirk Bruce
Mormon Trail
Diana Kelley Enters Alb at Des Moines
Liana Kelley daughter of Mr and Mrs Herschel Kelley Unionville enrolled at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines starting fall quarter. She is a Moravia Community High School 1973 graduate and will study receptionist and general office courses at A I B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liana Kelley
Herschel Kelley
Unionville
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Diana
Moravia Community High School
Local News Roundup from Monroe County Hospital Visit
Ruth Hiner entered Monroe County Hospital for medical treatment. Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock returned Oct 1 from a 10 day Minnesota vacation. They joined Mr and Mrs Clair Sellers of Russell for a fishing trip on Blackwater lake near Hackinsack and Leach lake near Walker. Mrs Tadlock broke her left wrist on the trip and will wear a cast about six weeks. Several neighbors and relatives visited and called at various homes in the area during the week including Mr and Mrs Clarence Tohnson, Ruben Faber, Floyd McFall, James Culbertson and Linda of Moline Illinois, Thelma McDanel, Russell Hindman of Albia, and Dwight Blumer with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hiner
Monroe County Hospital
Grant Tadlock
Minnesota
Clair Sellers
Russell
Blackwater Lake
Hackinsack
Leach Lake
Walker
Tadlock
Clarence Tohnson
Ruben Fabers
Floyd McFall
Centerville
James Culbertson
Linda
Moline
Ill
Thelma McDanel
Russell Hindman
Albia
Kenneth Free Home
Chris Bogert
Dwight Blumer
Near Moulton
Russell Blumer
Memphis
Repeat Nuptial Vows At Albia Methodist Church
Miss Cinda Low Johnson of Cedar Rapids wed George A. Melichar of Hiawatha Iowa on Sept 22 at Albia First United Methodist Church. Rev Jerry Brown officiated. Bridal party included matron of honor Mrs John L Hiatt and bridesmaids, with reception in Memorial Hall. The couple plans to reside in Hiawatha after a wedding trip to Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinda Johnson
George Melichar
Albia Methodist Church
Cinda Low Johnson
36Th St. Cedar Rapids
DeWayne Johnson
Albia
George A. Melichar
Bal Hai Estates
Hiawatha
Jerry Brown
First
United Methodist
Cremony
Vers Klingensmith
Ringer
Fred Melichar, Jr
Marion
Larry J. Sweeney
Doug Ortberg
Cedar Rapids
John L. Hiatt
Washington
Mark Bettis
Mairon of Honor
Honor
Don
Don Cerney
Sandi Johnson
Helen Bettis
Richard Spencer
Gary Peterson
Randy Scott
Jan Moore
Gene Hunter
Marlene J
Peggy Kosman
Sheila
Bernard
Tammy
Kathy Cerney
Barbara Kosman
Madonna Cerney
Wayne Clark
Roy Ellison
Wendell Murdy
The
Moravia High School
Capri Cosmetology College
Regis High School
Mercy Hospital
Wisconsin
Marriage Announcement Roxan Kay Underwood Weds Roger Shiltz
Mr and Mrs David Underwood of Unionville Missouri announce the marriage of their daughter Roxan Kay to Roger M Shiltz son of Mr and Mrs Earl Shiltz of Centerville. They were united in marriage September 25 at the United Methodist Church in Unionville. Attendants were Marilyn Shiltz and George Shiltz. They will reside at 1229 South Main Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Underwood
Unionville
Roxan Kay
Roger M. Shiltz
Earl Shiltz
Centerville
United Methodist Church
Marilyn Shiltz
George Shiltz
South Main
Dale Free Awarded Medal in Overseas Duties
Navy Chief Warrant Officer Dale K. Free, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free of Moravia, received the Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding service as Administrative Officer at U S Naval Communication Station in Morocco covering January 1970 through June this year. A Moravia High School 1956 graduate, he joined the Navy in August 1958. His wife Linda is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Craig Wade of Mystic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Dale K. Free
Kenneth Free
Moravia
U.S. Naval Communication Station
Morocco
Administrative Command
Great Lakes
Moravia High School
Linda
Craig Wade
Mystic
Picnic Dinner Honors Mr. and Mrs. Charley Espy
A Centerville park picnic Sunday September 10 honors Mr. and Mrs. Charley Espy of Michigan. Attendees include cousins and many local families such as Vera Boyer Wilma Whicker Earl Espy Caleb Ball Charley Quick Olin Foster Leon Burns Lester Gordon Goldie Weston Russell Burns Lew Hiner Kenneth Gladfelder Robert Foster Fay Paxston Frank OConnor Bert McKern Forest Mericle Neva Mericle Essie Purvis Curtis Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Park
Charley Espy
Michigan
Vera Boyer
Wilma Whicker
Earl Espy
Caleb Ball
Charley Quick
Olin Foster
Leon Burns
Lester Gordon
Goldie Weston
Russell Burns
Lew Hiner
Kenneth Gladfelder
Robert Foster
Fay Paxston
Frank O'Conner
Bert McKern
Forest Mericle
Neva Mericle
Essie Purvis
Curtis Brown
Weekend Visits and Birthday at Local Homes
A series of social visits across Carlisle Centerville and Knoxville characterized the weekend, with Gerald Argo family hosting at Roy Argo’s home and Cindy Donovan’s birthday celebrated at Genevie Kaling’s. Guests included Jim Demry, Kaye Washburn, Bessie Donovan, Genevie Kalvig, Leroy Thompson, Lillian Schmidt, Dallas Faber, Audrey Johnson, Lois Wilson, Forest Jacobs, Cleila Free, Roberta Palmer, John Klaus and others. Local residents shared meals and attended pancake day activities and birthday observances in various households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Argo
Melinds and
Bryan
Carlisle
Roy Argo
Kenneth Condra
Jim Demry
Kaye Washburn
Centerville
Genevie Kalvig
Bessie Donovan
Grace Dooley
Knoxville
Leroy Thompson
Jewell
Lillian Schmidt
Best Plains
Ill
Dallas’ Faber
Ed Demry
Iewa
Mage
Jelle McKee
Wayne County Hospital
Genevie Kalling
Junior Donovan
Bonovan
Cindy Donovan
Genevie Kaling
Audrey Johnson
Lois Wilson
Forest Jacobs
Cleila Free
Ottumwa
Bill Helleur
New Sharon
Roberta Palmer
John Klaus
Calif
Klaus
Forest Main
Zenith Hiatt
Thomas Hersey
Edna Schreiner
Beryl Brown
Faye Piatt
Fay
In Memoriam for Deceased Wife Passed Oct 2 1955
In loving memory of my dear wife who died 18 years ago on October 2 1955 We feel her loss daily and miss her presence She reached her heavenly place and is remembered by Mr and Mrs Chris Hopert and family in sorrow and faith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Hoperteld
Saddle Club Regular Meeting Notice
The Boat Farview Community invites members to a regular meeting to appoint officers and discuss upcoming events and responsibilities. Members should attend for agenda items and club coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Club
Farview Comunity Paith
Uissa
Spper
Nazarene Church Trims October Schedule and Activities
The Church of Nazarene lists October events led by Pastor R Uhies with Sunday School at 9:00 and Morning Service at 11:00, plus Worship Hour Communion and N Y P S fellowship sessions. Evangelistic Gospel Hour follows at 7:30. Midweek Prayer 7:30 and board meeting after. Thursday noon prayer and fasting, Junior Bible Quiz at Bill Woodward home. transport call 724 3649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
N.Y
Rose Mary Smith
Opa Longley
Edna Horn
Bill Woodward
Icenium United Methodist Worship Service Preview
Pastor Ronald Whitehead leads Icenium United Methodist Church for a worship service at 9:30 a.m. with church school at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday October 7 World Wide Communion Day observed during the service. Offerings are collected in connection with the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icenium United Methodist
Moravia United Methodist Fall Schedule and Events
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists Rev. Wallace Palmer as pastor with a fall schedule featuring 9:30 a.m. worship at Grace and 10:30 a.m. worship at Salem, plus Sunday School meetings at the alternate locations Grace and Salem. Jerry Boblenz is lay leader. An Oct 6 worship and music workshop in Washington Town runs 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Oct 7 is Worldwide Communion Sunday with a CROP Walk for the Hungry at 1:00 p.m. A breakfast and Bible study for all men occurs on Oct 1 at 6:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenz
Washington, Town
Atl
Junior White Dies At Newton Tuesday
John White of Newton formerly Mark Ia died October 2 after a lengthy cancer illness at Skiff Memorial Hospital Newton at age 52. Survived by wife Georgia three sons Larry Ronald Bruce two daughters Gloria Eakins Beverly Curtis mother Bessie White three sisters Lara Carr Neal Grindle Lloyd Bailey three brothers Dwayne J O and Carl. Funeral services set for Thursday 1 30 pm at the First Christian Church Newton with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior White
Newton
Mark
Skiff Memorial Hospital
Georgia
Larry
Arizona
Ronald
Mexico
Bruce
Jack
Gloria) Eakins
Ames
Beverly) Curtis
Bessie White
Lara Carr
Lancaster
Helping Neighbors Club Meets at Lester Murdy Moravia
The Helping Neighbors Club gathered Sept 19 at the Murdy home in Moravia with 14 members and three guests Clara McDole Clarence Hunt and Lester Murdy. After dinner roll call answered with a Bible verse the group planned a silent auction for the next meeting and invited visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Neighbors Club
Lester Murdy
Moravia
Clara McDole
Clarence Hunt
Minnie Moffatt
Nice
Iowa Southern Holds Fifth Art In Signups In Burlingotn
About 50 artists have registered for the fifth annual Art-In of Iowa Southern Utilities Co to be held October 14 in Burlington. The daylong contest, at the Burlington Art Guild studio, offers 16 cash prizes with judging by three professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art - In of Iowa
Southern Utilities Co
Burlington
Burlington Art Guild
6Th
Spring Streets
Southeastern
Southcentral
Iowa
Iowa Southern
Art Guild
iArt
Ithroved
3Rd St
Iowa Southern Utilities
Amin
John Bobere
Ottumwa Heights College
Ottumwa
Mary Clarice Eberdt
Marycrest College
Davenport
Ted Rasmussen
Arepartment of
Iowa Westeran Culin Mt Picasant
Salem United Methodist Events and Meetings
Salem United Methodist in Washington Iowa hosts a Worship and Music Workshop on Oct 6 with Dave Harris as Church School Superintendent. Worldwide Communion Sunday and a Crop Walk for the Hungry follow on Oct 7 at 1 00 p m. UMYF meets at 6 30 p m and Sunday Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. On Oct 9 Appanoose Co Ladies Aid Convention in Numa at 10 00 a m. Oct 10 UMW Meeting at 11 40 a m and PLM Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Appanoose Co. Ladies Aid Society
Numa
UMW
Coulson Reunion Held Sunday in Moravia
The 47th annual Coulson reunion was held September 30 at the Moravia community building with 26 in attendance. President Roger Coulson led the business meeting as Rowena Coulson spoke verses, while Mable Coulson and Arlia Wilson were elected secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Moravia
Roger Coulson
Rowena Coulson
Mable Coulson
Arlia Wilson
I Malve
Brett Custsun
Ram City
van Cuouison
Corral
Adm
Kuwera
Haines
Rovaville
le Firs Far Aphet
Didis
Clover Leaf Club First Fall Meeting Recorded
The Clover Leaf Club held its first fall meeting with members and guests listed. Names mentioned include Burl Eis Fentan Edith Cy Duris Rita Cusis Midred Verda Ac Lhrisiy and others, with notes of attendance and sparse details of activities during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Ethel Loh
Burl
Eis Fentan
Edith Cy Duris
Rita Cusis
Midred Verda
Virssiy & Lal
Post Office Closed Monday for Columbus Day
The post office will be closed all day Monday for Columbus Day. There will be no route delivery.
Four County Water System votes urged in 11 towns
Ralph Goode of the Rathbun Regional Water Association announced that incorporated towns in Appanoose Lucas Monroe and Wayne counties Iowa will hold franchise elections on November 6 alongside Municipal elections. Cities Rathbun Plato Numa Exline Udell Unionville Promise City Clio Millerton Melrose Williamson will decide if they join the four county system to gain public water service with wider participation and reduced costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Goode
Rathbun Regional Water Association, Inc
Appanoose
Lucas
Monroe
Wayne Counties
Iowa
Rathbun Water Association
Rathbun
Plato
Numa
Exline Udell
Unionville
Promise City Clio
Millerton
Melrose
Williamson
Goode
Youth Group Meets at Ivan Snook Home
Seventeen Young Ambassadors for Christ met Sunday evening at the Ivan Snook home. Bible study materials were distributed and discussed. Plans include attending a Christian film in Seymour on Oct 13 and a hayride on Oct 14 after the lesson hour. Next meeting is Oct 7 at 7:00 pm at the Bob Young home. All interested teenagers are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Ivan Snook
Orde
Jesus Christ
Seymour
Oet
Bob Young
Local residents gather for family weekend visits in Monroe area
Harley Tisue entered Monroe county hospital for treatment. The Marion Main family spent Sunday at the Elec Main home. Jerry and Gene Main with Tiny visited Ellsworth and Bettendorf relatives. Dennis Argo family vacationed with Andy Mosley. Richard Perry and Walter Scott families joined JoAnn Caster’s birthday celebration at Luther Caster home in Monroe with Don Cyrene and their new baby present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Tisue
Monroe County Hospital
Marion Main
Elec
Jerry Main
Ellsworth
Gene
Tiny Main
Dennis Argo
Bettendorf
Andy Mosley
Richard Perry
Walter Scott
Kristy Scott
Luther Caster
Monroe
JoAnn Caster
Don "Cyrene
Eight Running For Council Nov 6 Moravia and nearby towns
Moravia voters face eight council candidates with five seats. Nomination papers filed include Paul Wilson Wm Burkland Dave Harris Charles Turner Lloyd Eugene McCrory Paul Mihalovich Wm Woodward Jr and Jerry Hinote for council. Mayor races list Keith Chelsing Jim Demry and Wm Limbacher. Margaret Brooks seeks re election as treasurer. Adell shows nominees for council Mary Weisbrenner Ruby Hedgecock Lloyd Selix Marshall Hedgecock Lawrence Powell. Unionville requires write in votes as no nominations were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Jerry Hinote
Keith Chelsing
Jim Demry
Wm. Limbacher
Paul Wilson
Wm. Burkland
Dave Harris
Charles Turner
Lloyd Eugene McCrory
Paul Mihalovich
Wm. Woodward, Jr
Margaret Brooks
Adell
Mary Weisbrenner
Ruby Hedgecock
Lloyd Selix
Marshall Hedgecock
Lawrence Powell
Unionville
Lightning Strikes Hay Barn at Dwight Glick Farm
Lightning struck a hay barn at the Dwight Glick farm near Moravia at about 4 a.m. Wednesday, starting a fire. Rescue workers from Moravia aided to prevent spread to large hay bales. The 30 by 60 foot barn held about 4,090 bales of hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Glick
Moravia
M. P. Main Farm
Salem Cemetery
Grain Drying and Handling Meeting Here Oct 11
The Monroe County Extension Service with Ap panoose County Extension Service will hold a Grain Drying and Handling meeting at Moravia High School on Oct 11 from 7 30 to 9 00 p m. Topics include gus electric and air drying procedures preservation treatment for plain storage costs and equipment requirements. Handout materials will be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Extension Service
Appanoose County Extension Service
Moravia High School
Past Matrons Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Leonard Palmer
Mrs Leonard Palmer hosted the Past Matrons Club gathering Monday evening. Attendees visited with the hostess as she served strawberry dessert coffee tea mints and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Palmer
Perry and Kimberling Families Host Weekends Guests
Mr and Mrs Raymond Perry hosted supper guests at Richard Perry home Monday Evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Harold Kimberling and daughter Mrs Linda Clark from Des Moines at Ruben Faber home Mrs Clella Free and Mrs gvan called in during the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Perry Jalere
Richard Perry
Harold Kimberling
Linda Clark
Des Moines
Ruben Faber
Clella Free
Genevie Kalvig
Bessie Dongvan
Thanking friends and hospital staff in Monroe County note
Florence Hiner sends gratitude to friends and relatives for cards and visits while in Monroe County Hospital and thanks Dr Avera and the nurses for the care while a patient there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
Dr. Avera
Florence Hiner
Sally Covington and Michael French wed at Centerville Baptist
Miss Sally Covington daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Covington Spirit Lake and Mr Michael French son of Mr and Mrs Bill French Moravia were married Saturday Sept 29 at 3 30 pm in a candlelight ceremony at First Baptist Centerville Rev Donald Thrash officiated The bridal party included matron of honor Miss Patty Strickler and friend Dale McFarland ushers were Dennis Covington and Mark French The event followed with family reception and customary ceremonies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Covington
Gerald Covington
Spirit Lake
Michael French
Bill French
Moravia
First Baptist Church
Centerville
Donald Thrash
Patty Strickler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Blanks
Diana Kelley
Sundown Lake
Ieee Weil
Dale Free
Mrs
Charley
Memoriam
Church of Nazarene
R. Uhies
Helping Neighbors
Louise
Flossie
Marie Weber
Maggie Brown
Goldie Hunt
Lfun
Salem United Methodist
Centerville Baptist
Dale McFarland
Dennis Covington
Mark French
Hmmother
Pier Candle Nulders
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