William H Megrew services set in Moravia
William Herbert Megrew 67 of Moravia died Monday morning at Monroe County Hospital Albia after a heart attack. Born June 27 1897 in Aadair County Missouri he was married May 26 1923 to Zelma Rucker who survives. Survivors include daughter Alice Helton Des Moines three grandchildren sister Rowena McFatridge Moravia brothers Ralph Arlington Washington and Robert Creston with three brothers deceased. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. The funeral is today at 2 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home with Elton Coleman officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery Mystic with Masonic rites by Moravian Antiquity Lodge.
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William Herbert Megrew
Moravia
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Aadair County
Missouri
William Henry
Addie May ‘Taylor Megrew
Zelma Rucker
Alice Helton
Des Moines
Rowena McFatridge
Ralph Megrew
Arlington, Wash
Robert Megrew
Creston
Megrew
Masonic Lodge
Turner
Elton Coleman
Grace Methodist Church
Highland Cemetery
Mystic
Moravian Antiquity Lodge
Local News Roundup of Visits and Travel Notes
Mr and Mrs T E Campbell spent ten days visiting relatives in Golden City Missouri and Anderson Missouri while his relatives hosted them. Captain Roger Schupp will depart for Saigon Vietnam for a year of duty, with his wife remaining in Ames. Mrs Raymond Ashby and Mrs Lester Brain traveled to Rochester Minnesota for a Mayo Clinic check up. Various locals hosted dinners and visits, including the Meecek funeral in Moravia and gatherings with Paxston Henderson O Conner Mason Reigle and Scott families in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Campbell
Cleffle Miller
Tubaugh
Golden City
Lauretta Dorothy
Ray Dorothy
Anderson, Mo
James Schupp
Roger Schupp
Ames
Capt. Schupp
Saigon
Viet
Nam
Raymond’ Ashby
Lester Brain
Rochester
Minh
Ashby
Mayo's Clinic
Hi Lees
Bill Harris
Detroit
Mich
Ralph Megrew
Arlington
Wash
Auneral
Herbert Meecek
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Showers Honor Sharon Judge Before Wedding
A miscellaneous shower was held Monday evening at the Community building honoring Sharon Judge who will marry John Smith of Oskaloosa. Sharon opened gifts assisted by sisters Diane and Pat and Mary Jo Wilson. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Maurice Walters and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Judge
John Smith
Oskaloosa
Sharon
Diane
Pat
Mary Jo Wilson
Maurice Walters
Ralph Spencer
Joe Wilson
Harold Prough
Kenneth Condra
Moravia FFA Members Attend National Convention
Six Moravia FFA members and advisor Larry G Dayton traveled to Kansas City Missouri for the national convention. They registered at Howard Johnsons Motor Lodge and attended sessions including Agriculture Our American Heritage and a Live Stock and Horse show. The group also toured Sheffield Steel, learned about the FFA Foundation and saw the Firestone show before returning home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Future Farmers of America
Larry G. Dayton
Kansas City
Galin Shelquist
Larry Coltrain
Dale Stewart
Kenneth van de Pol
Richard Cloved
David Shelquist
Howard Johnson Motor Lodge
Texas Ffa, Association
Sheffield Steel
Future Farmers of America Foundation, Inc
RFA
Star Farmer of America
Dan Tyler
Péino Maldey
Afteroon
The
Y Aftenoon
Gramp
Mexico
Granddaughter Attends Funeral of Joe Schuenz at Madison
A daughter traveled to Madison Nebraska on Wednesday to attend the funeral for her grandfather Joe Schuenz. The service marked the family gathering in the small town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Schupp
Joe Schuenz
Madison
Nebr
Card of Thanks for 50th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Coy Swift
We express sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for gifts and cards that helped make our 50th anniversary a success. Mr and Mrs Coy Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coy Swift
Kaster Couple to Observe Golden Wedding
A Averill C. and wife celebrate 50 years of marriage with a golden wedding open house at Moravia Grace Methodist Church basement on Sunday October 25 from 2 to 4 PM. They wed October 29, 1914 in Albia and are parents of four, with nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Legion and Auxiliary Hold County Meeting at Conterville
The Appanoose county meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary was held Wednesday evening at the Community Center in Conterville with a cooperative supper at 6 30 P.M. County officers elected included Ruth Morlan Centerville president and Larry Brooks Moravia vice president. Legion officers for the year named Paul Slavin Centerville commander Leon Karelarich Mystic vice commander Leroy Finks Centerville adjutant John Wright Moulton chaplain Larry Brooks Moravia sergeant at arms with district officers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
American Legion and Auxilary
Conterville
Moravia
Diane Judge
Marie VanDorin
Sandra Whitehead
Ruth Morlan
Centerville
Larry — Brooks
Macle Melani
Treassurer
Willard Brain
Unionville
Clarence Johnson
Jay Ochler
Glen VanDorin
Paul Cridlebaugh
Genevieve Morgan
Lester Brath
Harold Hudgens
Miller Attacks Johnson on Poverty at Centerville Luncheon
U S Senator Jack Miller spoke at a noon Centerville luncheon denouncing the anti poverty proposal as scare tactics and immoral. He said it would push a military employment bias and cost 10600 per two year rehabilitation while failing to raise farm parity. Miller accused Democrats of using fear to win votes and noted rising gross income but higher costs for farmers with the dollar buying 44 6 cents versus 1939. He travels on a busy schedule and supports the Republican ticket though not seeking re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
U. S
Jack Miller
Johnson
Democrat
Miller
Moravia Ladies Aid Convention Attends 1964 Host Church
The 35th Appanoose County Ladies Aid convention met at Moravia E U B church on Oct 13 1964 with 110 registrants led by Mrs Elsie Long and others. Officers were elected and committees named. samples of special numbers were performed and a co op luncheon followed. Memorial services were held by Moravia Christian church. next convention invited for 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Moravia
Margaret Calen
Blackman
Ogden
Callen
John Broshar
Sadie Rouse
Grace Main
Pearl Woodward
Blanche Mason
Iconium Mle
Ald
Harris
Athla E B
England
Kathleen Beatty
Hohl
Senior Class Play At Morayla High Tuesday Night
Morayla high school presents the senior class play Man Overboard at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening October 27 at 8 00 pm. Leading roles are Philip Wright and Samy Whitehead with Clarence Sheldon directing. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morayla ‘High School
Philip Wright
Samy’ ’Whitehead
Clarence Sheldon
Boyes family attends Iowa electric cooperatives meeting
Mr and Mrs Edil Boyes of Moravia spent Tuesday night and Wednesday in Des Moines where Mr Boyer attended the board meeting of the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives. Mr Boyer, secretary of the board of directors of the Chariton Valley Electric Cooperatives of Albia, was elected to membership on the seven man board of directors of the Town association of electric cooperatives at the annual meeting in Des Moines in September. The statewide organization serves 55 rural electric cooperatives in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edil Boyes
Moravia
Dés ‘Mbines
Boyer
Iowa Assorciation of Electric Cooperatives
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperatives of
Albia
Town Association of Electric Cooperatives
Des Moines
Tural Electric Cooperatives
Iowa
Bishop's Rally at Centerville Draws Large Moravian Crowd
Moravians filled Centerville High School Auditorium Sunday to hear Bishop Thomas speak on Faith Under Fire. A 70-voice Ottumwa church choir performed, followed by a reception for about 600. Countywide meetings drew 6548 attendees across the week with evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Thomas
Ottumwan
Local notices and social updates from Moravia area
Sr Palmer spent time with relatives then returned to California Thursday. Mrs Wilbert Remmark is a patient at Monroe county hospital Albia for high blood pressure, admitted Oct 10. Dwight Stocker and baby daughter returned from St Joseph hospital Centerville. Troellen Veach visited Des Moines with Mr and Mrs E H Knudsen. Richard Veach spent Sunday with his sister and brought his daughter home. A Moravia Garden club delegation attended Centerville Garden club meeting for Christmas decorations demonstration. Mr and Mrs M B E Megrew and Mrs Rowena McFatridge visited their cousin Mrs Ollie Benedict in a Baptist nursing home in Fronton. Mr and Mrs Wendell Cloyd and Des Moines guest Mrs Ruby Cloyd dined with Mrs E G Hawk. E G Hawk, Mrs Almont Main, Mrs J A Ogden, Mrs Carl Tisue and Mrs Ethel VanDorin attended district W S W S meeting at Chariton church Thursday. Rev and Mrs Louie Schaffner of Seymour were dinner guests with Mrs Maude Coltrain Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr Palmer
Caffornia
Wilbert Remmark
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Dwight Stocker
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Troellen Veach
E. H. Knudsen
Des Moines
Richard Veach
Knudsen
Moravia Garden Club
Centerville Garden Club
Agriculture Building
M. BE. Megrew
Rowena McFatridge
Ollie Benedict
Fronton
Wendell Cloyd
Ruby Cloyd
E. G. Hawk
Almont Main
J. A. Ogden
Carl Tisue
Ethel VanDorin
W.S.W.S
E. U
Windblade Delivers Technical Report in Munich Germany
Roger Windblade, nephew by marriage to Mrs Art Fox of Moravia, spoke to an international aeronautical engineers group in Munich. An aeronautical engineer with NASA Flight Center Edwards California, Windblade heads display and guidance at the Research Center home of the X15 rocket aircraft. He is a Roosevelt High School 1953 and Iowa State University graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Windblade
Art Fox
Moravia
Muich
Germany
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
N.as.a
Edwards
California
Windblade
Roosevelt High School
Iowa State University
Ames
Research Center
Bazaar and Soup Supper at Moravia EUB Church
The Moravia EUB Church Ladies announce a Bazaar and soup supper on Tuesday November 3 serving from 5:00 to 7:00. Menu includes chili crackers celery nickels beet sandwiches and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
EUB
Church Notices From Area Congregations
Church listings show services at United Brethren Grace Methodist and Nazarene, with details on Sunday School times Morning Worship and midweek meetings. Other entries include Methodist and Nazarene events, Vennard College team appearances, golden anniversary observances, and community church activities across Moravia Ottumwa Chariton and Angel's Cafe listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Carl VanZante
Y.F
K.Y.B
Grace Methodist
Elton D
Wesley Chapel
Alan Dooley
Vennard College
Moravia
Mt Pleasant Leader to Speak at Men’s Breakfast Club
Mt. Pleasant Iowa resident Dean Copperwoll will address the Men’s Breakfast Club at Angel’s Cafe Thursday at 7 am. He heads a home Bible study group that meets weekly, and last week’s event drew nineteen attendees. organizers invite others to join this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Copperwoll
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Angel's Cafe
Copperwoll
Church and State Panel at Methodist Men's Club
The Methodist Men's club meets Thursday October 22 at 7 30 p m in Moravia church for a Church State relations panel with Judge Ed Powers Centerville Rev Ellsworth Walker Ottumwa and Mr Delmar Dowd Moravia on the panel John Wilson Moravia acts as moderator
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Men’s Club
Moravia
Ed Powers
Centerville
Ellsworth Walker
Young Adults to Meet at Government Welding School
This week's young former class will meet Thursday at the Government welding school at 7 30 p m. The emphasis will be on vertical up welding following past sessions on flat and horizontal positions. Everyone out of school up to 85 years of age is invited. Refreshments after the meeting and recreation for those who wish after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Welding School
Donation Total For Iowa Children's Home Announced
Mrs. Jack Long, chairman, announced that $27.50 has been turned in for the Iowa Children's Home fund. Anyone wishing to donate may send contributions to Mrs. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childrens Home
Jack Long
Iowa Childrens Home Fund
Funeral notice for William Herbret Megrew
Special communication Thursday at 1 15 p m October 22 to attend the funeral of brother William Herbret Megrew All Masons urged to attend James Wilson W M
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William Herbret Megrew
Masons
Cooperative Effort Under Way To Make House Available For Doctor
Moravia residents unite to fund and secure a house across from the Christian church for a new town doctor. Dr Ray Avera of Odessa plans to move here about November 10, with a general practice including obstetrics and surgery. Moravia Community Association members have risen to raise 5400 by November 1, with current contributions totaling 2900. The plan includes renting the house to the Averas until they build their own, then returning contributed funds to donors. Funds may be left at the bank or via Union office, with rent covering taxes interest and upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
L. M. Williams
Ray Avera
Odessa
Art Davis
Christian Church
Davis
Averas
Moravia Community Association
4-H Awards Night at Centerville
The annual 4-H awards night in Appanoose County is set for Thursday night in November at 7:00 p.m. at Howar Junior High School. The event eliminates the cooperative supper due to facilities, with county officers and the 4-H youth committee in charge. Trophies trips and medals will be awarded to youth judged and recorded in their 4-H club careers. Parents leaders and 4-H leaders are urged to mark the date.
Adult Class for Women Fourth Session on Food Policy
The fourth lesson in the adult women series on foods and nutrition takes place Thursday October 22 at 7 30 PM in the high school. The panel of Velda Condra Jean Curtis and Juanita McCloud will lead a discussion on getting children to try a variety of foods increasing milk in the diet and determining adequate foods for a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Velda Condra
Jean Curtis
Juanita McCloud
Auxiliary Meets at Legion Home
The American Legion auxiliary gathered Tuesday at the Legion home for a cooperative supper and to honor gold star mother Mrs. Birdie Main who received a gift from the auxiliary. Delegates elected to the 5th district meeting at Newton on Nov. 14 are Mrs. Clarence Johnson, Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Lee Hiatt, Mrs. Harold Burton, Mrs. Genevieve Morgan, and Mrs. Glen Van Dorin. Hostesses were Mrs. Dorothy Calhoun, Amy Hiner, Mrs. Hiatt, and Mrs. Carl Black. Guest Mrs. Kenneth Schreiner of Livermore, California, attended.
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Legion Home
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion J
Auxiliary
Birdie Main
Harley [Fiase
Clarence Johnson
Bertha Broshar
Newton
Leonard Palmer
Lee Hiatt
Harold Burton
Genevieve Morgan
Glen van Dorin
Dorothy Calhoun
Amy Hiner
Hiatt
Carl Black
Kenneth Schreiner
Livermore
Calif
Mrs Mamie DuVall Residing At Centerville Hospital
Mrs Mamie DuVall remains at St Joseph hospital Centerville after an attack of pneumonia with complications. Mr and Mrs Wm McNabb and Janet Dallas Tex and Mr and Mrs Bruce Gardner and Cindy here with their mother and Mrs DuVall while Mrs McNabb and Mrs Gardner stay longer to care for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McNabb
Janet
Dallas
Tex
Bruce Gardner
Cindy
Des Moines
Mamie DuVall
McNabb
Gardner
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Thanks for the kindness after illness in Oskaloosa
Mrs. Allie Phillips of 216% South Market Street, Oskaloosa Iowa, thanks everyone for the cards candy flowers and other thoughtful items she received while she was sick, expressing appreciation for the community's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Phillips
Market St
Oskaloosa
Iowa
M. H. Johnson Recovers After Mayo Clinic Surgery
M. H. Johnson, patient at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota, has undergone two operations and is recovering well. He is expected to return home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Johnson
Mayo’s Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Used Clothing Pick-Up Week Oct 26 30
The Christian World Service truck will pick up used clothing in Centerville and Moravia during the week of October 26 through 30. Clothing may be brought to the Lutheran church in Centerville or the Methodist church in Moravia for pickup. If possible, have items at the churches by Monday October 26 since exact pickup day is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian World Service
Centerville
Moravia
Lutheran Church
Garden Club Hosts Cooperative Supper in Moravia
Moravia Garden club members and families shared a cooperative supper at the community building. After the meal they enjoyed an evening of social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Moravia Families Welcome Two Newborns on Oct 17
Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson of Moravia welcomed a son Richard David born Saturday Oct 17 at Centerville hospital. He weighed T pounds 542 ounces and is greeted by two sisters and a brother. Mr and Mrs Dwight Stocker of Moravia welcomed a daughter Donna Jean born Oct 17 at St Joseph hospital. She weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Wilson
Moravia
Richard David
Centerville
Dwight Stocker
St. Joseph Hospital
Donna Jean
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Ronnie Repp
Clifford Paxston
A. G. Mason
C. R. Reynolds and Sons
Fairfield
Harold Mason
Carla Scott
F.F.A
A. C. Kaster’s
Golden Wedding
Dwight
Manessa
Virginia
Wanda
Leonard Bruner
Lebanon
Indiana
Clifford Pfannebecker
Robert
Clinton
Easter
Lucy Fisher
Legion and Auxiliary
Senator Miller
Jennie Gillaspie
Monroe
Harry Woodward
Woodward
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Kot
Iconium Methodist Church
James Calhoun
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
Ron Woodward
Golden Age Manor
County Farm
Vennard
S.C.A
Jr. High
M.Y
Chariton and Ottumwa
Methodist Men's
YOUNG
James Wilson, W. M
S.C A
James Milani
Frances Shambaugh
Polk County
Southern Utilities General
Drake Avenue
Sheridan
Homemakers Service Committee
Centerville Hospital
Garden Club
Albia City Hall
Centerville City Hall
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