Taxpayer Group Formed Tuesday in Centerville
An Appanoose County Taxpayers Association formed in Centerville Tuesday evening with Lester Murdy named temporary chairman and Mrs. Ralph Laberten temporary secretary. Members of the county Board of Assessment and Review and local officials attended, and the group planned a formal protest to the State Tax Commission ruling raising Centerville corporation, Ver Millon township personal property, and real estate assessments by 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Taxpayers Association
Centerville
Lester Murdy
Udell
Ralph Laberten
Averil Easter
Howard Evans
Bow 2
H. G. Haris
Brubber
Tovm
State Tax Commission
Centerville Corporation
Vermillion Township
Moravia Booster Club Seeks funds for Christmas decorations
Four large Christmas decoration units costing about 275 dollars are to be purchased to revive Moravia's yuletide spirit. The Booster club sponsors the project and asks all clubs, businesses and individuals to contribute. Kenneth Condra chairs the committee with members R. R. Atton and Gary Charity assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Booster Club
Kenneth Condra
R. R.aton
Gary Charity
Musical Feast Friday Night at Moravia High
Moravia school music department hosts a Musical Feast on Friday October 27 at 7 30 pm in the new gymnasium. Kindergarten, junior high acts, an all boy choir and girls glee club perform with a prize flag swingers drill and Latin antics teased by Mrs Burghoffer. Admission is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Martin
Wayne Burghoffer
Girls Glee Club
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu and Guests
The Ladies Aid at the Christian Church will serve dinner on November 1 featuring roast turkey dressing mashed potatoes gravy shelled beans cranberries relish plate hotralla butter and jelly pie coffee. Mr and Mrs Harold Mein of Deep River and Tommy Main of Albia were dinner guests at the Oscar Main home. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson, their son, and George Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Harold Mein
Deep River
Tommy Main
Albia
Oscar Main
Ralph Robinson
George Robinson
Service Members Abroad From Moravia and Colorado
Pvt Walter Scott Jr serves at Fort Carson Colorado with basic training details and address listed. Carson J Jordan USN personnelman second class aboard USS Thuban out of Norfolk Virginia, son of Moravia residents, graduate of Moravia Public Schools, entered service January 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Scott
Colorado
Walter Scott Jr
Fort Carson
Norfolk
Carson J. Jordan
USN
Carson Jordan
Moravia
Thuban
Jordan
Moravia Public Schools
Barber Supply Firm Lands Nigeria Order Over Two Thousand
Success Barber & Beauty Supply Co. reports a large order from a Nigerian mercantile firm for barbering supplies. Nigeria, in its first year of independence, becomes a new market for U S merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Barber & Beauty Supply Co
Nigeria
Valuations Raised 10 Percent by State Commission
The State Tax Commission ordered an equalization move raising valuations by 10 percent for Centerville corporation and Vermillion Township. County Auditor Verl K. Farnsworth reports the notice and notes revising assessed real estate and personal property. It is unclear if county representatives will protest at a state hearing as other townships see increases while Monroe County did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Corporation
Vermillion Township
State Tax Commission
Verl K. Farnsworth
Tax Commission
Centerville Corporation
Vérmillion Township
State Commission
Monroe County
Moravia F H L A Initiation Celebrates 22 New Members
At 7 30 p m Tuesday October 17 194 candidates for F H L A membership in Moravia chapter were introduced led by president Ipper Harrington. Twenty two girls were initiated with Lorena Plants reading names while Mrs Selix advisor and officers were introduced. A panel on wise buying of teenagers moderated by Nancy Mosley followed. New members include Carol Adams Bea Barnes Betty Blumer Anita Curtis Barbara Darby Carless Fisher Judy Gillen Elaine Harrington Diane Judge Janice McDonough Diane Pearson Josephine Proctor Joyce Roberts Charlotte Simmons Madelyn Sinclair Beverly Strunk Lila Swift Betty Taylor Marie VanDorin Linda Underwood and others. Tea after the ceremony featured red and white FHA colors and centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesdy
Moravia
F.hi
Posnbine Af Ca
Becky
Nancy Tomiin
Jeek Fenton
Judy VanDorin
Doris Hawk
Jean Harrington
Judy Woodward
Ipper Harrington
FELA
Martha Rouse
Janet
Nellie Argo
Lorena Plants
Diane Kincade
FHLA
Selix
Nancy Mosley
Judy van Dorin
Nancy Tomlin
Wilson
F.H.A
Harrington
Agade
Moravia F.hla
Carol Adams
Bea Barnes
Betty Blumer
Anita Curtis
Barbara Darby
Carless Fisher
Judy Gillen
Elaine Harrington
Diane Judge
Janice McDonough
Diane Pearson
Josephine Proctor
Joyce Roberts
Charlotte Simmons
Madelyn Sinclair
Beverly Strunk
Lila Swift
Betty Taylor
Marie VanDorin
Linda Underwood
Pins Whitehead
Sandra Whiteead
Appanoose 4-H Officers Head 1961-62 Year
Marvin Lindley, a Douglas Doughboys 4-H member from Argo, was elected to lead the Appanoose county 4-H boys for 1961-62. Officers include Larry Powers as secretary treasurer, Norman Seals as historian, and Marvin Sebolt as recreation chairman. The annual convention featured a chili supper and slides on the Netherlands. Miss Pat Kelsey, Oskaloosa Home Economist, spoke. World Farm Youth Exchange alumna last year. A World Day program on Friday, Nov. 3 follows a service at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Public offerings and clothing gifts will aid the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Lindley
Douglas Doughboys
Appanoose
Marvin
Fred Terville
Lindley
Guy
Larry Powers
Raymond Powersy
Norman Seals
Otisi Seal
Centerville
Marvin Sebolt
Numa
Netherlands
Pat Kelsey
Oskaloosa
Miss Kelsey
Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
Iowa
Mias Kelsey
International Farm
Holland
Evangelical United Brethren , Church
Carl Tisue
4 H Awards Are Tuesday
Large crowds are expected at annual 4 H award night in Centerville and Albia. The Monroe county event will be at Albia High School gymnasium with a Farm Bureau served dinner. Cooperative supper at Centerville Christian church begins 6 30 p.m. with menu on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Albia
Appanese County
Infant Rites Held at Hillcrest Cemetery
A funeral service was held October 18 at Hillcrest Cemetery for Dick Parcel infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Parcel of Burlington. Rev Lyle Albright of Udell conducted with Turner Funeral Home directing. Mrs Parcel, formerly Dorothy Burns of Moravia, attended. He is survived by his parents and two sisters Fran and Tena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick.Parcel
Ron Parcel
Burlington
Hillcrest Cemetery
Turner Funeral Home
Lyle Albright
Udell
Parcel
Dorothy Burns
Moravia
Fran
Tena
Garden Club Coop Supper Brings Moravia Members Together
Moravia Garden club members and guests shared a cooperative supper Friday evening at the Booster club rooms. Entertaining and arrangements were led by Mrs. Lee Hiatt and Mrs. Max McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Booster Club
Lee Hiatt
Max McDonough
4-H To Erect Appanoose Signs
A dedication ceremony for the erection of four 4-H signs in Appanoose County is planned. The event Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Appanoose Wayne county line near Plano invites the public and 4-H members. If bad weather the ceremony moves to November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Appanoose
Wayne County
Highway No. 2
Plano
4-H
Moravia
Moulton
Cincinnati
4H Club Officers to Receive Training
4 H county officers plan a Monday night training for all club officers at 7 30 p m at the Centerville ag building. Charlie DePuy speaks to reporters with Norman Seals assisting. New presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, historians and recreation chairmen will be trained by named officers. Mrs Birdie Main visited Des Moines with son Dwight and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Ag
Charlie DePuy
Norman Seals
Boys County
Marvin Lindley
Arline Johnson
Jim Argo
Edith Helmick
Larry Powers
Linda Irelan
Carolyn VerSteege
Marvin Sebold
iBecky Wilson
Jennings Anniversary Open House Celebrates 50 Years
Mr and Mrs Robert Jennings celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their Moravia farm and a Legion Home reception. About 196 relatives and friends attended from Des Moines Ottumwa Knoxville Albia Oskaloosa and other towns. Guests included distant relatives and local organizers with flowers cake and a guest book marking the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jennings
Legion Home
Moravia
Legion Auxiliary
Michael O’hair
Michael
Schildren
Mandana
Harry
Charles
Jennings
Jen
Roberts
Mums
Zelma Jennings
Deloris Jennings
Phyllis Comstock
Joyce Fletchers
Janet O'Hair
Marilyn
Janice Lewis
Arthur Lewis
Gary Jennings
Bobby Lewis
John Herman
Port Oxford
Oregon
Methodist Church
Iconium
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Attica
Knoxville
Albia
Oskaloosa
Mystic
New Sharon
Centerville
Ottumwa
Plano
Eddyville
Gordon Brown
Trick or Treat for UNICEF by Moravia youth group
The Moravia Junior High Methodist Youth Fellowship plans UNICEF fundraising on Halloween evening to aid underprivileged children worldwide. After collecting, the group will gather for refreshments at the Sylvan VanDorin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Claudia Boyer Dies in California in 1961 Obituary
Mrs. Claudia McDanel Boyer of Orange California passed away Friday October 20 1961 Born October 15 1875 at Main Station in Appanoose county She is survived by her daughter in law and son Cecil V Chambers and two grandchildren Nancy Chambers and John Chambers plus three sisters and many nieces and nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia McDanel Boyer
Orange
California
Boyer
Main Station
Appanoose County
Cecil V. Chambers
14891
Yorba St
Tustin
Calif
Nancy Chambers
Scripp College
Claremont
John Chambers
Desert Sun School
Idyllwild
H. G. Broshar
Moravia
Ralph Tisue
Creston
Monte Oehler
Ottumwa
S C A Group Hears Psychologist Talk
The October SCA meeting in the high school gym featured psychologist Vernosta Kost a as guest speaker. He explained how IQ, mental and personality tests aid teachers and parents while the group noted education week activities and thanked volunteers for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.A
Wm. Woodward Sr
J. A. Ogden
Jacobs Ladder
Yellow Bird
Janet Harrington
Connie McAninch
Linda Underwood
Janice McDonough
Fenton
Richard Tubaugh
Mir. Vernosta
Kosta
Appanoose
Monroe
Wayne
Carl VanZante
Homer Renwick
Dick Armstrong
Roy Argo
Lloyd Rose
Mansel Tarbell
Ralph Shelquist Undergoes Major Surgery Saturday
Ralph Shelquist submitted to major surgery Saturday at the county hospital in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Shelquist
No County Hospital
Bloomield
Mrs Jess Gladfelder Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Jess Gladfelder is back home in Main Station after a hospital visit at Monroe County Hospital Albia for surgery recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Gladfelder
Main Station
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
W.F. Meets With Mrs Maude Coltrain
The C.W.F. held its regular meeting with president Mrs Maude Coltrain presiding Thursday afternoon. The session opened with scripture and prayer led by Mrs Coltrain. Roll call was followed by devotions led by Mrs Marshall Perry and a lesson study directed by Mrs Melissa Felton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.F
Maude Coltrain
Coltrain
Marshall Perry
Melissa Felton
Mrs Pennington Hosts E.T.C. Club Social
Mrs. R. R. Pennington was hostess to E.F.C. club members last Thursday with roll call Happiest Surprise I Ever Had. Jurilda Jones of Upland California, a former member, attended and received a gift. Grace Main led entertainment and won the door prize. Fruit salad cake mints and coffee were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pennington
E.F.C. Club
Jurilda Jones
Upland
Calif
Grace Main
Golden Anniversary Thank You Message
We thank neighbors relatives and friends for the flowers gifts and cards received on our golden anniversary. It made a wonderful day and a lasting memory. Special thanks to the children and grandchildren for their kind deeds and the family dinner at the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Lee Hiatt and George Firkins Seek Moravian Mayoral Seat
Nomination papers filed for two council terms as election narrows. George Firkins runs for mayor with Karl Tuttle Merle Johnson Ronald Woodward Jack Easter and Roscoe Pennington as councilmen. Incumbent M K Blackman not seeking reelection. Hiatt former council member seeks renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Burton
George Firkins
Karl Tuttle
Merle Johnson
Ronald Woodward
Jack Easter
Roscoe Pennington
Carl Black
Mervin Ellison
Carl Hiatt
Max McDonough
Ray Charity
C. C. Coulson
Lee Hiatt
MHS Band Active Across Homecoming Parade and Contests
The MHS band joined 38 bands from Iowa Illinois and Missouri for the Kirksville homecoming parade and halftime show last Saturday October 21. Two weeks earlier they and the solo duets and ensembles impressed at the Fairfield state marching contest earning seven firsts and one second in solos and ensembles while the band received a second rating. Beginners start November 2 with a 1 to 4 pm instrument display for prospective members and parental outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo. State College
Kirksville
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Fairfield
Jean Harrington
Carolyn VerSteegh
Janice McDonough
Nellie Argo
Connie McAninch
Janet Harrington
Joyce Walter
Linda Underwood
Carolyn Ver- Steegh
Elaine Curtis
Connie Roblenz
Burghoffer
Obituary of Albert Sheldon of Iconium age 79
Albert Sheldon son of Jared D and Mary Grimes Sheldon was born October 14 1882 four miles north of Iconium and died October 19 1961 at Monroe County Hospital at age 79. He was a lifelong farmer and member of Iconium Methodist Church. He married Addie Hawk on March 11 1908 and they had eight children. Survived by Addie his wife one daughter Jessie Mc Aninch of Iconium four sons Claude Plano Clell Kirkville Iowa City Clayton Iconium and Clarence Iconium one brother Fred Albia ten grandchildren one great granddaughter and many relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at Turner Funeral Home at 2:00 with Rev Weldon Whitenack officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Guy Sheldon
Jared D
Mary Alice (Grimes) Sheldon
Iconium
Monroe County Hospital
Bert
Iconium Methodist Church
Addie Hawk
Clyde
Addie
Jessie McAninch
iLconium
Claude
Plano
Clell
Kirkville
Iown
Clayton
Iowa City
Clarence
Fred
Albia
Turner Funeral Home
Weldon Whitenack
Hillcrest, Cemetery
Bereavement thanks from the Sheldan family
The family of Bert Sheldan expresses gratitude for calls, flowers, and acts of kindness after their recent bereavement. Special thanks go to the ladies of the Icanium community for serving lunch to the family on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al- Su
Icanium
Bert Sheldan
Coulsons Injured In Davenport Car Truck Crash
Mr. and Mrs. Wencil Coulson former Moravians were injured when a truck hit their car broadside Monday morning in Davenport. Mr Coulson suffered a concussion and two broken ribs while Mrs Coulson endured bruises and shock. They were hospitalized at Davenport Mercy. Mrs Coulson was to be released soon, while Mr Coulson remained in serious condition. They reside three and a half miles northwest of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wencil Coulson
Davenport
Moulton
Scholarship aids in Moravia area school program
The American Legion revised its Need a List education and scholarship handbook for 1961 1962. A copy is in Moravia Community High School. The booklet offers hundreds of scholarships for qualified area students and is open to all not just veterans children. Begin planning in sophomore year. early consideration improves chances of further education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Moravia Community
Larry Brooks
United States
Halloween Party at Fairview Center
Fairview Methodist church community center hosts an old fashioned Halloween party at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday October 28. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches or pie and drinks will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Methodist Church
Mrs. Morgan Attends Rebekah Assembly as Delegate
Mrs. Gerald Morgan attended the Rebekah Assembly of Iowa at Council Bluffs last week, serving as a delegate from the Fourth District. The event gathered leaders of the Rebekah movement and featured reports from regional groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Morgan
Rebekah Assembly
Gerald Morgan
Rebekah Assembly of Iowa
Council Bluffs
Taylor Aid Meeting With Elvabeth Turner Planned
Taylor Aid will convene on November 3 to discuss upcoming events and fundraising with Elvabeth Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Elvabeth Turner
Birth Notice for Baby Girl Jan Marie White
Mr and Mrs Dale White of Centerville announce the adoption of a baby girl born October 15 named Jan Marie. They have a son Jaffrey. grandparents are Mr and Mrs White and Mr and Mrs Brank Roach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale White
Centerville
Jan Marie
Jaffrey
Mrs. White
Brank Roach
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Christian Church Menu
F.hla
Lea
Lorena
Rosemary Phillips
Dist
Argo
Moys
E.U.B. Church
Garden Club
Birdie Main
Dwight Main
Unicef
WRS
Claudia Boyer
W.F
Mrs. Pennington
E.T.C. Club
Ralph Spencers
Turner Farm
Ralph Spencer
George Turner
Hiattsville
Turners
Dwight Glick
Spencers
Dwight Stocker
Glick
Moravia- Unionville Road
Stockers
Curtis Mikels
Labor Ticket
Citizens Ticket
Labor
Robert Turner
Robert Bates
Don Dunham
Frank Watton
John Young
Rex Young
Helen Sellers
Citizens
Leonard Hefner
John Barbaglia, Jr
John Maletta
Matt Starcevich
Gerald Vinton
Rex Wahl
Dorothy Medland
Weil
Howard Burkland
Bobbie Clark
Lloyd Selix
Josie Stuckey
B. D. Hinegardner
Purvis Hedgecock
MHS
Albert Sheldon
Wencil Coulsons
Fairview Center
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