Moravia notes and local happenings in autumn wrap
Readers hear of hospital gown anxieties and a corn bin selloff from the Commodity Credit Corporation near Moravia. The A S C sold bins as farmers relocate them to fields while Southern Utilities expands gas service toward Moravia and a Turner and Son housing project. The Moravia Saddle Club drew 31 riders for a Sunday trail ride through autumn colors. Ora Powell renews a Union subscription and notes Moravia’s larger school district compared to Udell. Pfc Larry Whitehead in Viet Nam sends a taped update on night reconnaissance missions and the evolving conflict with supply lines sometimes paying a passable ten dollar bribe.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
A.S.C
Iconium cemetery weed problem spurs relief petition
A petition signed by 64 residents of Chariton township asks Union officials to address excessive grass and weed growth at Iconium cemetery and the adjacent Salem cemetery. Trustees cite limited funds and fear higher taxes amid Rathbun lake project relocations, seeking inter-township support and county help while promising to meet boards of supervisors in Appanoose and Monroe counties.
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Iconium Cemetery
Union Office
Iconium
Chariton Township
Salem
Ceme
Boards of Supervisors
Appanoose
Monroe
Salem people gather for community events and visits
Des Moines visitors Sandra Whitehead and Arthur Lewis spent time with local families including the Calhouns and Jennings. Several area residents attended SCA in Moravia, WCS at Iconium, and a Harley Tisue sale. The Calhouns celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary with relatives and hosted varied social visits through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Whitehead
Des Moines
Mia
Clarence Whitehead
Hazel Hellyer
Lyle Cloved
S.C.A
Moravia
Arthur Lewis
Robert Jennings
Delbert Calhoun
Bert Rinehart
Edward McCord
W.5.c
Raymond Perry
Liey¢ Brown
Nancy Crabtree
Lloyd Browns
Community Notables Visit and Local News Notes
Residents frequent relatives and friends across Moravia Centerville and Des Moines. Edith Epperly Dodd, 86, died at Golden Age Manor after early life near Odell. various calls, dinners, and hospital visits noted among local families and newcomers.
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Ray Lockman
Moravia
John Dotson
John Dodd
Wilma Foster
Martyn Powell
Minnie Moffatt
Donald McCarty
Howard Burkland
Zola Saum
Mast
Carl Whisler
Minnie Replogle
Betty
Minnie Moffat
Frank Cox
Lois Cridlebaugh
Mrs. Ross
Agnes
Ricky Burkland
Lester Cordon
Martha Bryant
Luse
Centerville
Hilda Opperman
Henry Opperman
Des Moines
Henry
Frank Wilsons Visit in Kansas
Frank Wilson and his wife visited relatives in Kansas for a Cox reunion weekend. Harold Mason called on Jessie Potts at Monroe County hospital. Virgil Easter visited Marion Clayworth home Thursday evening. Lyle Cloved and C D Cubit visited Melrose. Gene Huff attended the 25th wedding anniversary of Versal Miller. Charlie Crabtree and Madrid guests stayed with Floyd Crabtree and toured Rathbun dam area. George McCannon family and Cooper family joined a Trail Ride. Marjorie French attended a U N Seminary event at Agency and stayed with Maxine Johnson. Sunday guests included Harold Mason household members.
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Marion Clayworth
Carl van Zante
Des Moines
Harold Huff
Gene
Eva van Zante
Lute Hiatt
Ronnie van Zante
Moline
Sam Shepard
Milton Wilson
Annabelle Wilson
James Wilson
Lyndon McDanel
Bud McDanel
Darrell Cooper
Ellen
G. Mason
Richard Mason
Harry Woodward
Robert Horn
Jay Clayworth
Marion Claywords
Cliff Paxston
Trenton Wilson
Leland Davis
John. Main
Jessie Turner
Harley Tisue
Ron Tisue
Gene Huff
Iowa
Clair Huff
Clell McDanel
Donald McCloud
Gary
Hattie McCloud
Purley Dixon
Davone
Jerry Willis
Shelley
Davenport
Frank Wilson
Kansas
Harold Mason
Jessie Potts
Monroe County Hospital
Virgil Easter
Lyle Cloved
C. D. Cubit
Melrose
Versal Miller
Charlie Crabtree
Madrid
Floyd Crabtree
Rathbun Dam
George McCannon
Sherry
Dale
Carolyn Cooper
Marjorie French
U. N
Agency
Maxine Johnson
Harold Masons
Miss Janice Robinson and Miss Vicky Lockman at event Thursday
Miss Janice Robinson and Miss Vicky Lockman spent Thursday at an unidentified event. The brief note cites their participation and the day without giving locations or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Robinson
Vicky Lockman
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Moravia Union
Towa
C. R. and
H. K. Charity
United States
National Editorial
Rays Ramblin's
Milwaukee
Towa Southern Utilities Co
Turner & Son
Ora Powell
Udell
Pfc
Larry Whitehead
Viet Nam
Larry
Yours Truly
Turner Funeral Home
Dick” Cooper
Washington
Centerville, Owa
LEE Lee & Benz
Moravia Insurance
Allis-Chalmers
van Dorin Implement Company
Allis Chalmers & New Idea
Debra McDonel
Rick Long
Bill Long
Bill Clark
Wayne McDanes
Virgil Dooley
Kenneth Daniels
District Farm Bureau
Alan Dooley
Mrr
Virgile Dooley and
Suvatt
Roy Dooley
Ivy Tarbell
Wayne McDanel
Lisa
Tom Pettibone
Hezel Hellyer
Roscoe Argo
Amy Hiner
Wayne Christy
Karl Lee
Oskaloosa
Sybanga Studio
Moravia High School
Sybenga Studio
Anna Borki
Blue Front News
Frank Wilsons
Geming
Nardwace & Lumber
Aves
Hiattsville
Albia Sales Co., Inc
Sale Pavilion
Albia
Don Peterson
John Peterson
Paul Morshhad
Tom Koffmann
Wayne, Blox
Profit Builder
Dial
Albert Peterson
Billy Sunday
Iconium Methodist
Sun
J. A. Ogden
Albert Peterson Evangelist
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