Local anti poverty drive pledges action and leadership
Lee Benz elected council chair at Centerville meeting on an anti poverty program. Grinnell director C Edwin Gilmour urged local action to lift people from welfare using state resources, with Head Start and a new community action program council formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Benz
Coleman
Paul Broshar
Bert Turner
Max McDonough
Clifford Stocker
Art Fox
Raymond Charity
High School
Centerville
C. Edwin Gilmour
Grinnell
Gilmour
Grinnell College
ADC
Appamoose
Ufe
United States
Reo Bryant
Numa
Wilson Ervin
A. R. Fenton
Moravia
Joe Lewis
Lee Benz
Exline
Lorraine Ramos
Willard Seddon
Mystic
Albert Hollingsworth
Canterylig
Arthur Streepy
Cincinnati
Glenn Haygreen
Gaylen Decious
Moulton
Harry Dukes
Ray Charity
Lois Micetich
Herbert Zielen
Udell
Howard Burkland
Samuel D. White
Lela Judge
John Harrington
Unionville
Cliff Stocker
Benny Howe
Joe Wilson
Moravia FFA Boys Attend National Convention
Five Moravia FFA members Robert Sheldon Roger Zintz Richard Johnson Steven Sulser and Gerald Hawk along with advisor Mr. Dayton attended the 38th National FFA Convention in Kansas City Missouri from the fourteenth through the sixteenth. The event drew about eleven thousand FFA members from around the world with sights including Farm Proficiency awards Vocational Education organizations National FFA Band talent shows factory tours and horse shows. The main highlight was the Star Farmer of America announcement. TheMoravia group returned home on the sixteenth describing the trip as memorable and worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
Sheffield Steel
T.W.A
American Royal
Mrs Halden Falls Hospitalized After Fall At Home
Mrs Eunice Halden fell Monday evening at her Centerville home and was hospitalized at St Joseph hospital Tuesday. Doctors report no broken bones and she is improving slowly under care.
Annual Appanoose County Ladies Aid Convention in Unionville
The 36th annual Appanoose County Ladies Aid Convention met at Unionville Methodist Church on Tuesday Oct 12 with 105 registered. The event featured devotions, group singing, reports from committees, speakers including Mrs Paul Felkner, and memorial services. Twenty five members were honored. gifts and kitchen prize awarded to Moravia EUB for largest attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Methodist Church
Appanoose County
Moulton
Carl Weber
Paul
Titus
Paul Felkner
Catharine Beaty
Iconium Methodist
Moravia
Myers
Teachers to Attend Des Moines Convention Moravia Staff
Moravia school teachers will attend the Iowa State Education Association convention in Des Moines on Thursday and Friday, granting Moravia pupils a two day vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Moravia
Iowa State Education Association
Pick Up Used Clothing Oct 25 Across Churches
Church World Service will pick up used clothing for overseas project at the Lutheran Church parsonage in Centerville on October 25. Anyone wishing to donate may leave clothing at Moravia Methodist Church before 10:00 p.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church World Service
Lutheran Church
Centerville
Morayia Methodist Church
S C A Meeting Oct 25 Plans Contest For Attendance
A notice describes the next S C A meeting on Monday October 25 at 7 30 pm with four contests to measure parent attendance across grades from kindergarten to 32nd grade and a discussion on a traveling prize for the winning room. Highway Patrolman Carrier will speak on driver training and all parents and teachers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.A
Richard Harsh Senior Art Show Opens at State College of Iowa
Richard Harsh son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh announces opening of his senior painting show at the Commons building State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Sunday Oct 24. The exhibition runs through Nov 5 as he prepares to receive a fine arts degree in January from the college in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harsh
Ivan Harsh
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Richard
Moravia Community School
State College of
Towa
County Methodist Churches Plan Oct 24 Assembly in Centerville
Twelve Methodist congregations in Appanoose County will gather at First Methodist in Centerville Sunday at 7 30 p m to discuss Taking a New Look at Our Church The conference will be presided by Dr Glenn Parrott Otumwa District Superintendent A panel will discuss the theme with each church to perform a self evaluation prior to the meeting The Klinger Twins of Morningside College Sioux City will lead inspirational worship and perform during refreshments after the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
First Methodist
Centerville
Glenn Parrott
Otumwa
Klinger Twins
Morningside College
Sioux City
Unversity of
Colorado
Iconium Methodist Church
J. A. Ogden
Wayne Thompson
Burton Tarr
East Williston
Methodist District
New York
Methodist Church
Trail Ride Draws Mo ravia Saddle Club Members
Thirty six members of the Moravia Saddle Club met Sunday afternoon at the former Boyer schoolhouse on the east side of the dam and enjoyed a trail ride through the north side of the dam area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Saddle Club
Carnal Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Rev J A Ogden pastor announces Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Youth and Boys Girls Fellowship in morning service. Evening Service and Youth Fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer at 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday activities schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZanta
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
I Frank Woodward
Methodist and Nazarene church notices across Centerville area
Church listings for Iconium Methodist, Church of the Nazarene, Grace and Wesley Chapels, Moravia and Fairview, with pastors, Sunday School times, worship services, MYF meetings, and upcoming events including a county wide Methodist assembly in Centerville and Boy Scout meetings October 2 and 22 at the Legion Home in Moravia.
Mrs Kenneth Free Undergoes Surgery at Centerville
Mrs Kenneth Free is a patient at St. Joseph hospital in Centervale following surgery on her throat Tuesday morning. The report notes she underwent the procedure and is listed as hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Free
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Centervale
Bake Sale by EWB Young Adult Class
The EWB Young Adult class hosts a bake sale at the laundromat on Saturday from 1 to 4. Coffee and donuts will be 5 cents. Proceeds support class activities with listed organizers and guests from Perry and Des Moines areas.
Legion Auxiliary Honors Gold Star Mother Dinner
Sixteen members attended the Gold Star Mothers coop dinner before the American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Mrs. Birdie Main was presented a gift. Reports noted 58 paid members to date and plans for next year’s poppy order. Members discussed community service and recalled recent district and county meetings. Committees were named to organize veterans’ children lists and Christmas cards for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Star Mothers Coop
American Legion Auxiliary
Birdie Main
Gold Star
Harold Hudgens
Michael Koffman
Jay B. Oehler
John Veach
Mystic
Chariton
Leonard Palmer
Frank Lathen
Glen van Dorin
Jay Wilson
Genevieve Morgan
Ernest Kincade
Main
Koffman
Ochler
Mettie Roland
Howard Smith
Mosley
Harry Woodward
Buck Night drive eyed as key GOP fund plan in Iowa counties
Appanoose County Republican Chairman Delmont Moffitt announced Buck Night will run across Iowa on October 21 as the major statewide fundraising and organization effort for the GOP this year. He said the drive aims to fund 1966 campaigns and test county operations while inviting residents to support the two party system. The effort has endorsements from national and state leaders, including former Vice President Richard Nixon and State Chairman Robert D Ray who called it a pivotal Republican event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Delmont Moffitt
Iowa
Moffitt
Buck Night
Richard Nixon
Robert D. Ray
Adult Homemakers Lesson On Home Furnishings
The Adult Homemaking class meets Wednesday February 20 at 1 30 at the high school for the third of six lessons on Home Furnishings The aim is to learn selecting and arranging fresh flowers and potted plants as attractive home decor Mrs Virginia McDonough a flower arrangement expert will give a demonstration Additional accessories to express individuality will be listed A social hour follows the lesson Also Mr and Mrs Harold D Loch and family of Omaha Neb spent the weekend at the Ruben Faber home returning Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia McDonough
Harold D. Loch
Omaha
Nebr
Ruben Faber
Hazel Breitengross Dies in Florida on Oct 14
Hazel Brown Breitengross died in Winter Garden Florida on Thursday Oct 14 after long illness. Survivors include husband Richard son Rex J Darrah of Florida daughter Irene Laws of Drakesville brother hex Brown Davenport two sisters Mildred Harisookaf and Florence Callen of Albia four granddaughters and a great grandson. Funeral services were held at Range Funeral Home in Dav esport with burial Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Breitengross
Florida
Orrin Callen
Hazel Brown Breitengross
Winter Garden
Richard
Rex J. Darrah
Irene Laws
Drakesville
Hex
Brown
Davenport
Mildred Harisookaf
Vasalit Valley
Florence Callen
Albia
Range Funeral Home
Davesport
Mrs Jennie Sheldon Dies At Albia
Mrs. Jennie Sheldon 87 of 407 Third Ave E Albia died at Monroe County Hospital Oct 15 after a three day hospitalization. Born May 3 186? in Monroe County she was a lifelong resident. Survived by four daughters Floy Derby Fern Derby Beryl Perry Esther Perry two sons Roy Moravia Vern Avondale Ariz 20 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren preceded in death by husband J F Sheldon an infant daughter Funeral services were at Geyer Lewis Funeral Home Albia Sunday at 2 p m Rev Frank Marler First Christian Church officiating Burial in Iconium Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Sheldon
Third Ave
Albia
Monroe County Hospital
W. L
Esther Gilliland
Monroe County
Floy Derby
Fern Derby
Beryl Perry
Woodhull
Esther Perry
Moravia
Roy
Vern
Avondale
Ariz
J. F. Sheldon
Geyer-Lewis
Frank Marler
First Christian
Iconium Cemetry
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
Deep gratitude is extended for the sympathy shown during the illness and after the death of our loved one. Thanks to Drs Cunningham and Avera, Monroe County hospital, the minister, and to the Derby and Sheldon families and others who helped at the cemetery.
Dallas Fabers Honored on 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Faber observed their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday Oct 17 with 40 guests at a cooperative dinner after church. The couple, married Oct 15 1940 at Ruben Faber home, have four children and several grandchildren, with many relatives attending from Ottumwa Knoxville Monmouth Des Moines and Blakesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Faber
Dallas
Nina Griffin
Albia
Ruben Faber
Don Klampe
Harold Loch
Omaha
Nebr
Dean Faber
Des Moines
Maggie Thompson
Knoxville
Two O’clork
Vaughn Faber
Nancy Klampe
Nadine Faber
Norma Lee Faber
Marlene Loch
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Dorevan
Frances Griffin
Monmouth
Marie Anderson
Burlington
Joe Griffin
Ottumwa
Floyd Griffin
Blakesburg
Roy Argo and wife celebrate 25th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Argo marked their silver anniversary with a dinner at the Tower cafe in Albia on October 16. Guests included Verda Argo of Oskaloosa and many relatives from Albia Ottumwa Des Moines Cincinnati Moravia and Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Argo
Albia
Verda Argo
Oskaloosa
Doc Polson
Francis Miller
Newton
Francis Argo
Charles Burnett
Cincinnati
Ohio
Russell Argo
Ottumwa
Guy Argo
Moravia
James Nash
Des Moines
Martin Arrives Home After Army Separation at White Sands
Larry Max Martin returned to his parents Mr and Mrs Max A Martin after receiving separation from the Army at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico. He was employed as a draftsman prior to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Max Martin
Max A. Martin
Army
White Sands Missile Range
New West
Rural To Benefit Water Legislation Expansion
More than a million rural residents may gain from expanded Farmers Home Administration support for water, waste systems, and family farms. Iowa FmHA director Gene L. Hoffman notes private insured funding and new grant authorities, with town and project eligibility expanded and planning grants increased. Applications start as Congress funds are appropriated, aiming to boost rural communities and farm families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gene L. Hoffman
Farmers Home Administration
Iowa
USDA
Johnson
Congress
Mrs Foster Presents Library With Book
Mrs Ava Foster presented a new book titled Arthritis and Radioactivity to the Moravia Public Library. Author Wade V Lewis says a course of arthritis is know nature has a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava Foster
Moravia Public Library
Wade V. Lewis
Contributions for Iowa Children's Home Drive
Mrs. Jack Long, chairwoman of the Iowa Children's Home drive, reports contributions must be in by text week to enable her to file the report. A favorable reply to the Jetters has been received and will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Long
Iowa Children's Home Drive
Births At Centerville St Joseph Hospital
DeWayne Robinson and wife have daughter Malynda Louise born Oct 1 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. Weight and other details incomplete. Grandparents DeWayne Robinson Orville Rogers Unionville. Marion Main parents of Oct 15 birth at St Joseph Centerville. Gary Sacco Lineville couple welcome Jill Ann Oct unknown weight. Grandparents Charles Sacco Clarksdale Curtis Tomlin Walter Harper William Tomlin. Gary Suteo teaches physics and math at Lineville school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne (Butch) Robinson
Malynda Louise
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
DeWayne Robinson
Orville Rogers
Unionville
Mrr
Marion Main
Klee Main
Gary Sacco
Lineville
Jill Ann
Charles Sacco
Clarksdale
Curtis Tomlin
Walter Harper
William Tomlin
Gary Suteo
Lineville School
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University of Iowa
Donald
Rhoades
Charles Argo
Larry Mullins
Cyril Mullins
Orville McCord
Edward McCord
Jeanne Turner
Francis Turner
Rebecca Sue Wilson
Albia City Hall
Centerville City Hall
Appanoose County Ladies Aid Convention
County Assembly OF Methodist Churches
Allen
Jean
Boyer
Elizabeth
Calhoun
Karl Lee
Cleaver
Sharon
Cloved
Marsha
Gary
Cooper
Ellen
Cortesio
William
Estrack
Jane
Grinstead
Michael
Helmick
Kaye
Kelley
Hope
MacDanel
Danny
Miller
Carla
Moffatt
Linda
Moore
Charles
Simmons
Tisue
Wayne
van de Pol
Pamela
Veach
Juellyn
Whicker
Barbara
Woodward
George
Zintz
Roger
Arnold
Bates
Ronald
Beal
Crabtree
Nancy
Faber
Douglas
Shirley
Hiatt
Joellen
Judge
Patricia
Kelley Rodger
Leffler
Long
Kenneth
McCannon
Dale
McDonough
Ann
McDoonough
Joyce
Mullins
Mary Joyce
Proctor
Terry
Pullen
Kathryn
Maribeth
Maxine
Jones
McDanel
Derrill
Ted
Philips
David
Self
Kathy
Shelquist
Galing Smith
Jay Rex
Stocker
Gerjel
Thomas
Mary
Vincent
Guyja Sue
Walter
Marcia
Wilson
Mary Jo
Bruce
Bettis
Russell
Bimbi
Brooks
Ellison
Ronnie
Fenton
Sandy
Gilien
Chester
Larry
Huff
Johnny
Lorraine
Jordan
Faith
Leslie
Murdy
James
Carol
Donha Rae
Scott
Sondra
Donnie
Tadlock
Naomi
Benneta
Gary Argo
Danny McCrory
Colin Cridlehsyzh
Rick Rhee
Paula Cleaver
Larry Caltrain
Phillip Harrington
Besn Stocker
Grace Methodist Church
Ray
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
Regenerants
Wesley Chapel
Glenn Phillips
Glenn Farrett
Woman's Society
Ron Woodward
Christ
The
Golden Age Manor
County Farm
First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Leif Fowler
Birdie Mains
C.W.F
Maude Collrain
Legion Home
Meo
Loren Walter
Mearl Waler
Neil Penfield
Tummy
Dale Callen Gene i Des Moises
Giller
Seth Dayton
Sell Gob
Bill of Perry
Legion Auxiliary
Dallas Fabers
Roy Argos
Flight
Stork
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