Hiner Couple to Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Hiner of 519 No 10th St Centerville observe their 70th wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception from 2 to 4 pm at Peoples Baptist Church in Centerville. They wed October 13 1898 at the Hiatt home. Five children and their families will greet guests Hazel Rinehart Verl Hardy Glen Hiner LaVara Talbot and Bil Hiner. No gifts requested.
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George Hiner
10Th St
Centerville
Peoples Baptist Church
Fannie Hiatt
W. A. Hiatt
Hazel Rinehart
Albia
Verl Hardy
Glen Hiner
Newton
LaVara Talbot
Bil Hiner
Farm Bureau Holds Fiftieth Annual Meeting
The fiftieth Farm Bureau meeting was held October 1 at 6 30 p m in Centerville Christian Fellowship Hall. President Joe Sherrard presided. Everett Knapp and Rex Weila were honored for fifty years of service. New officers were elected led by Ralph Woods as president and Leroy Thamke as vice president. A missionary slide show by Connie Davis is announced for October 11 at Darby Church at 7 30.
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Farm Bureau
Centerville Christian Crunch Fellowship Hall
Coop Mia
Joe Sherrard
Everett Knapp
Rex Weila
Robert Birlingmair
Pepe
Sell Home
Dewnin
Wa Walt Younker
Lawrence Everett
Brong
Des Moines
American Farm Bureau Federation
Kansas City
Ralph Woods
Leroy Thamke
Paul McKiva
Charles Grove
Homer
DeWayne Howard
Miter
Lincoln
Paul McElwain
Pleasant
Lawrence DeVore
Taylor
Paul Turner
Udell
Joe Gardner
Washington
Herb Price
Wells
Doyle Anderson
Birth of Melinda Ann Argo at St Joseph Centerville
Mr and Mrs Gerald Argo announce the birth of daughter Melinda Ann weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces at St Joseph hospital in Centerville Opt and at. Grandparents include Roy Argo Kenneth Candra Harley Hisve Verda Argo and Guy Mc Cannon with relatives listed in a long family notice.
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Gerald Argo
Melinda Ann
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Roy Argo
Kenneth Candra
Harley Hisve
Verda Argo
Guy McCannon
Numa
Union Revival Continues at Iconium Church
Union revival meetings between Salem and Iconium United Methodist churches will run Wednesday through Sunday at 7 30 p m at Iconium. Attendance at Salem averaged 85 with five at the altar and organizers urge members to bring guests and arrange rides for those without cars.
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Iconium Church
Salem
Iconium
United Methodist
Union Choir
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
B. F. Whitehead
Surprise baby shower honors Minnie Ann Argo
A surprise baby shower for Mrs I Minnie Ann Argo was held at Kathy Lockman home on Thursday morning October 1. Attendees were neighborhood ladies. those absent sent gifts and wishes. After games Argo opened gifts, then coffee and donuts were served by hostesses Kaiby Lockman and Marlyn Robitson.
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Minnie Ann Argo
I Minnie Ann Argo
Kathy Lockman
Alfalfa Banquet Discussion at School Band Mothers Meeting
The band mothers met on Wednesday October 2 with president Mrs Ron Woodward presiding. They discussed the Alfalfa banquet and named committee chairs. Mr Letchford reported several school instruments need repair and refreshments were served by the committee. SAGDLE CLUB PLAN TRAIL RIDE OCT 20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Woodward
Letchford
Sagdle Club
Moravia Lade Club
Ray Avera
Mark Ablenhake
Ublenhake
Dowd Reports Change of Address From Vietnam Service
Richard Dowd, in service in Vietnam, files a change of address notice. The update lists his new mailing details and confirms status with the US Navy or associated service branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dowd
Vietnam
Ea Richard E. Dowd
Grace Circuit United Methodist schedule and events
The Grace Circuit church notes laymen day and a full week of activities led by Pastor Thomas W. Woodin, with services, Sunday Teen-A-Rama youth program, guest evangelist Rev. Paul Hasel, inter church prayer sessions, and a New Life Mission retreat. Also listed are events at Iconium and Satem United Methodist churches, a First Christian Church session, Nazarene service details, and a note on the Appaloose County Ladies Aid convention.
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Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Clarence Whitehead
New Life Mission
Paul Hasel
North East
John. Veach
Paul Hase
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Appaloose County Ladies Aid
Christian Church
Moulton
Moravia
M. K. Blackman
Harry Woodward
Risie Long
Theo Miler
Grate Methodist Church
Pastor Hasel to Lead New Life Mission Meetings
Pastor Paul Hasel of Easton Place United Methodist Church Des Moines will conduct New Life Mission meetings at Grace United Methodist Church October 13 to 19. He previously served in Burma, California, and Cole Iowa before moving to Des Moines. his wife and family are noted, with his church leadership role in the South Iowa Methodist Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hasel
Easton Place
Des Moines
Hasels
Carnnell College
South Iowa Methodist Conference
Hasel
Prayer and Self Denial observance at Grace church
Members of Grace United Methodist Church Women Society join the nationwide Call to Prayer and Self Denial observance. The event includes a Program Meeting at 1:30 PM on October 16 at Grace church with a silent meal during Quiet Day and mission project interpretations.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service of Grace Church
United Methodist
United States
Women of Grace United Methodist Church
Gratitude Note to Friends After Hospital Stay
Roma Tomlin expresses thanks to friends and relatives for the cards letters and visits received during a stay at St Marys Hospital in Rochester Minnesota.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Roma Tomlin
Thankful note to friends and neighbors for cards
Maude Whitehead expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards and letters sent during hospital stay. She notes they were greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
Thank You for Visits and Cards in Hospital Stay
Mrs. Louse McDabel expresses gratitude for Liv cards, gifts, and visits during her hospital stay, praying God’s blessings on everyone who reached out.
Mohawks Fall Flat As Seymour Beats Moravia 39 0
Seymour blasted Moravia 39 0 on a cold Friday night. The speedy visitors scored in five plays for a 7 0 lead, a blocked punt produced a TD, and two more passing touchdowns gave a 26 0 halftime edge. In the second half Moravia slowed Seymour to two more TDs, while Mohawks held firm on defense. Georgie Woodward and Bobby Hiatt suffered knee injuries and were sent for X rays. Moravia visits Melcher Dallas next Friday and hosts Leon October 18.
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Moravia
Seymour
MHS
Mohawks
Georgie Woodward
Bobby Hiatt
Melcher-Dallas
Leon
Moravia Stara Honors 50 Year Member Mary Ward
Moravia Order of Eastern Star held a meeting at the Masonic Temple to honor 50 year member Mrs Norman Ward and recognized fourteen past matrons and four past patrons. After games and reminiscences, refreshments of cake lemon whip coffee and nuts were served by the committee.
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Moravia Order of Eastern Stara
Masonic Temple
Norman Ward
Genevieve Morgan
Clover Leaf Club Holds October Meeting in Quiet Month
The Clover Leaf club gathered October 2 with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dicks. Secret pals awarded birthday and anniversary gifts to Edith Callen Ferm Penfield Ernestine Argo Margaret Tarbell Jo McAninch and Vera Moore amid a noon meal. Next meeting set with Ernestine Argo November 13 and officers to be elected. Mrs. James Wilson will accompany Mrs. Jota Hess and Mrs. John Bickert to Minneapolis to attend the Hive State March of Dimes meeting October 10 and 11.
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Clover Leaf Club
Paul Dicks
Edith Callen
Ferm Pen‘field
Ernestine Argo
Margaret Tarbell
Jo McAninch
Vera ‘Moore
Helen McAninch
Dwight Fenton
Roy Argo
Janice
Jula Moore
Mabel Moore
Fera
Sharon
Mitchell Penfield
Vera Bennett
Jim McAninch
Phylis
Peggy Spaur
Johony Laws
Jand
Paul
Phyllis Dicks
James Wilson
Jota Hess
John Bickert
Albia
Minneapolis
Minn
March of Dimes
Moravia Teachers Association hears Gerald Dunsmore talk
The Moravia Teachers Association opened the year with a supper on Tuesday October 8. Gerald Dunsmore director of education at Annie Wittenmeyer home spoke on My Aunt Susie was a Teacher and the role of teachers today, followed by an address from Carl Reno.
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Moravia Teachers Association
Letchford
Guthrey
Sheldon
Gerald Dunsmore
Annie Meyer Wittenmeyer
Davenport
Susie
Carl Reno
Trick or Treat UNICEF Drives Help in Appanoose County
Appanoose County churches continue Trick or Treat UNICEF efforts by youths visiting homes with orange containers. The Appanoose County Council of Churches reports $580.34 raised in 1966 and $574.77 in 1987, showing strong community cooperation to aid children in over 100 countries. Materials are being distributed this week. later church, radio, and newspaper announcements will provide program details.
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Iappanoose County
Unicef
Appanoose County
Railing Family Reunion at Legion Home
Sadie Railing family held their annual reunion at the Legion home on Sunday. October birthdays were celebrated with candles and cake. Attendees included Susan Raymie Jim Dayle Leo Dayle Janice McDonough and many relatives from Des Moines Oskaloosa Carlisle and Kansas City among others.
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Sadie Railing
Legion Home
Susan Raymie
Jim
Leo Dayle
Janice McDonough
Ronnie Woodward
John Smith
Chris
Oskaloosa
Jay Taylor
Elizabeth Burton Wartime Iowa obituary 1968
Elizabeth Ball Cameron Burton died October 4 1968 in Moravia Iowa after illness at age 53. Born September 17 1915 in Bussey Iowa she married William Harold Burton May 7 1998 in Centerville Iowa and had daughter Diana Gail Burton. Survivors include husband William Moravia daughter Diana Gail Burger Unionville sister Marjorie Coulson Moravia half brother Earl Cameron Humeston Oregon and grandchildren Rodney and Kelly Burger Unionville.
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Elizabeth Ball Cameron Burton
Thomas Bell Cameron
Bessie Turner Cameron
Bussey
Iown
Elizabeth
Centerville
Iowa
William Harold Burton
Diana Gail Burton
William
Knoxville
Moravia
Grace Methodist Church
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Legion Auxiliary
Thomas Cameron
Virgil
Keith Cameron
Wiliam Burton
Diana Gail Burger
Unionville
Marjorie Coulson
Earl Cameron
Humeston
Oregon
Rodney and
Kelly Burger
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We express appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown on the death of our loved one. Special thanks for the luncheon served by the WSCS and Legion Auxiliary. Harold Burton, Stephen Burger and family, Cecil Coulson.
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Wscs and Legion Auxiliary
Harold Burton
Stephen Burger
Cecil Coulson
ETC Club Meeting With Blanche Kincade
The ETC club met with Blanche Kincade on Thursday afternoon with ten members present. Roll call featured the prompt Why I Vote. Gail Tuttle led entertainment with prizes won by Solemma Palmer Ellen Paxs ton and Florence Carson. Pumpkin pie with whipped cream candy nuts and coffee were served.
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ETC Club
Blanche Kincade
Gail Tuttle
Solemma Palmer
Ellen Paxston
Florence Carson
Moravia Scout Troop Canoe Trip Des Moines River
Moravia Scout Troop No. 40 with three leaders completed a weekend canoe journey from Red Rock Dam to Ottumwa on seven canoes and one mentor boat. Scoutmaster Paul Witt and assistants Jim Thomas and Bob Hiatt led twelve scouts including Kim Thomas Rex Argo Jim Thomas Rodney Woodward Eddie Simpson Donald Argo Dennis Spencer Steve Woodin Johnny Johnson Chris Bryan Dwight Johnson Tony Bryan and Robbie Hiatt.
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Moravia
Des Moines
Red Rock Dam
Ottumwa
Mintor
Paul Witt
Jim Thomas
Bob Hiatt
Kim Thomas
Rex Argo
Rodney Woodward
Eddie Simpson
Donald Argo
Dennis Spencer
Steve Woodin
Johnny Johnson
Chris Bryan
Dwight Johnson
Tony Bryan
Robbie Hiatt
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Connie Davis
Japan
Darby Church
Salem Methodist
Harah
Canbendale
Liingis
Richard William
Jack McKeehan
Johnson City
Tennessee
Ivan Banh
Church News
Grace
Wesley Chapel
Frank Heckman
Fairview Church
Ruby Long
Satem
United’ ‘Methodist
First Christian Church
Lois Fowler
Com ‘Nunion
Aid
Birdie Main
Pastor Haser
Maude Whitehead
Mrs
Louse McDabel
Moravia Stars
Mary Ward
Hearst
Burton
Moravia Scout Troop
Des Moines River
Eddyville
Centerville Iowegian
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