Rays Ramblin Ladies Move Library Back Home
The Rays Ramblin s Ladies of the library board thank helpers who moved the library back to the community building last week after a series of temporary sites. Dampness forced book storage in a north square building and later in the Eleanor Miller building near Gamble store before relocations tied to post office plans and a new Jay building. The library is now housed in spacious quarters in the community building and invites visits during the festival. Appanoose county s plans for the Moravia-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Miller
Gamble
Jay
Iconium Mystic road to get 1962 county work funds
The Iconium Mystic road is listed for county road program work in 1962 with a farm to market project and an estimated $70,000 bridge or crossing over the Chariton river. If the Rathbun dam proposal proceeds, funds may be harder to secure, and residents warn that a wet season could worsen bus routes on damaged local roads.
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Iconium-Mystic
Iconium- Mystic Road
Chariton River
Rathbun Dam
Editor's Mail from San Diego Navy Couple
The Manleys announce their new San Diego home at 4744 Chickasaw Court inviting locals, especially Moravia residents with Navy or Marine ties, to visit or call Broadway 93 7682. They express appreciation for the paper’s editorials on political conventions and wish years more of the newspaper’s coverage.
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San Diego
Calif
Rex L. Manley
Chickasaw Court
Navy
Moravia
Marine Corps
Broadway
Mary E. Manley
Wedding at Mystic Celebrates August Birthdays
Mr and Mrs Nelson Ballanger and relatives attended the wedding of Franklin Baillanger and Patty Aputil at Mystic Saturday morning. The Miller and Polson families hosted and visited with friends through the week, with several guests and locals joining in birthday celebrations and fair attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Ballanger
Jackie
Janice
John Ballanger
Linda
Johnnie
Jimmie
Franklin Baillanger
Patty Aputil
Mystic
Bert Meadows
Theo Miller
Carl Boblenz
Herb Boblenz
Francis Miller
Ray
Susan
Jane
Wisconsin
Michigan
Don Polson
David
Millers
Polsons
Guy Argo
Pauline Zintz
Delores Ballanger
Charlies Argo
David West
Lester Dooley
Clyde Strickler
Ivan Harsh
Udell News Local births and teaching arrivalsEN
Udell notes a Mardy grandchild born Aug 25 to Mr and Mrs Chester Latimer of Lavonia Mo. New Udell teachers Mr Latimer principal and Mrs Latimer grade teacher will reside in a Zola Saum apartment. Family visits and fair trips, plus Karen Moore pre nuptial shower as she nears marriage to Jimmy Stover.
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Chester Latimer
Lavonia
Udell
Latimer
Darrell Powell
Joe Moore
Timmy
Susie
Linda
Alvin Springs
Sherry Spring
Eldon Fair
Fanchen Pfannebecker
Verda Stone
Alvin Spring
Gloria
Tommy
Sherry
Dick Fincks
Bloomington
Lester Murdy
W. V. Murdy
Moravia
Lionel Spring
Lloyd Selix
Ora Powell
Laurence Powell
Edna Moore
Zola Saum
Powells
Des Moines
Marvin Yeager
Coon Rapids
David Bronson
Lione Spring
Karen Moore
Maemma Southwick
Mexico
The
Brethren Church
Josie Stuckey
Ethel Hinegardner
Betty Powell
Frank Stajear
Frederick Koehler
Marvin Morris
Cecil Morlan
Dewey Houser
Hazel Powell
Martyn
Otto Carr
Cliff Ogden
Lucille Price
H. B. Spring
Liane
Karen
Jimmy Stover
Farber
Robert Morlan
Minnesota
Merle Bronnin
Elaine
Kathy
Leslie
Centerville
Visit Planned at H B Spring Home With Relatives
Thursday morning August 31 a visit is planned at the parental H B Spring home with other relatives and friends.
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H. B. Spring
Mason Named on FHA Committee
Harold L. Mason of Moravia is named to the Monroe County Farmers Home Administration committee joining Clifford I. Foster on the Appanoose County panel. The three member panels, with D. Dean Schlapia County Supervisor, oversee loan eligibility and policy adaptation for farmers in the area. Mason replaces Carl F. Kietzman Sr. and Foster replaces E. Glenn Bailey with terms of three years.
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Harold L. Mason
Moravia
Monroe County Farmers Home Administration
Clifford I. Foster
Appanoose
D. Dean
Farmers Home Administration
Argo Reunion Draws Eighty-Four Relatives to 1960 Gathering
The Argo reunion on August 21 1960 near Iconium drew eighty four attendees. Officers re elected Ned Argo president Guy Argo vice president Roy Rinehart secretary Roscoe Argo treasurer. Grounds committee named Jim Argo Clark Hellyer Dick Brown for 1961 with plans to return to the same site. The oldest guest was Lottie Swan Centerville at 90 and the youngest Mike Barks Ottumwa. Attendees listed from Iconium Moravia Ottumwa and Des Moines area.
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Argo
Iconium
Argo Brothers
Anther
Ned Argo
Guy Argo
Roy Rinehart
Roscoe Argo
Jim Argo
Clark Hellyer
Dick Brown
Lottie Swan
Centerville
Mike Barks
Ottumwa
Dean Barks
Donnie
Jim
Eugene Argo
George Argo
Jake Firkins
Russell Brown
Fred Argo
Ray Argo
Dennis
Gerald
Ray Rinehart
Bert Rinehart
Gerald Rinehart
Mike
Jimmy
B. C. Whitehead
Ruby
Donald Whitehead
Sally Jo
Randy
Rex Haver
Johnette Hiner
Dell
Hazel
Dick and
Frank Rinehart
Marcia Thompson
Keith Argo
Paul Carruthers
Connie
Nancy
Lewis Rinehart
Mary Ann
Kenneth Rine
Laura Callen
Debbie Dunhame
Des Moines
Bill Callen
Billie
Georgette DeBacker
Chicago
Marlene Rinehart
Kansas City
Peter
Nancy Good
Moravia Park
Mary Hanes
Edith Gordon
Exline
Emery Hiatt
Moravia
W. A. Hutchison
Moulton
Christine Bailey
Bloomfield
Shirley Calhoun Wins Red Ribbon at State Fair
Shirley Calhoun won a red ribbon for angel food cake at the state fair. She helps with Franklin Happy Helpers and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Calhoun. Several local residents traveled to nearby towns and attended events at churches, clubs, and households such as Iconium and Centerville.
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Shirley Calhoun
Shirley
Franklin Happy Helpers Club
James Calhoun
Albia
Rogeann Calhoun
Mary Lou Rinehart
Loyd Ammons
Des Moines
State Capitol
Riverview Park
Thelma Calhoun
Freda Swift
Centerville
Roseann Calhoun
Dorothy Pickerell
Roscoe Argo
McDANEL REUNION AT Centerville Park
The 31st McDanel reunion was held at Centerville Park on Sunday Aug 21. Fifty three relatives shared a basket lunch at noon then enjoyed visiting and swimming in the afternoon. Attendees included out of state guests Earl McDanel Albert and Carl of Kansas City Mo Mrs Tom Hogue and children of East Moline Ill and many local McDanel family members.
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MccDanel
Centerville Park
Earl McDanel
Albert
Carl
Kansas City
Tom Hogue
Jimmy
Susan
Jane McDanel
East Moline
Bud McDanel
Derrill
Danny
Dallas
David
Dean
Jenny Kinnamon
Lloyd McDanel
John Marlin
Terry Lee
Vickie
New Officers Elected Amidlisting Family Names
A community notice lists members including Steven, Mrs. Homer Weldon, Jerry, Melvin, Marilyn, Linda Lenig, Lavern McDanel, Mike, Alice McDanel, Kenneth McDanel, Terry, Robert Albertson family, Louis Mediand, Edwyna, Ted Bro shar, Lyndon McDanel, Dwight Coop, Linda, Doyle, S. W. Townsend, Junior, and Leroy. Kenneth McDanel is elected president, Lloyd McDanel vice president, Pauline Coop secretary and treasurer.
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Steven
Homer Weldon
Jerry
Melvin
Marilyn
Linda Lenig
Lavern McDanel
Mike
Alice McDanel
Kenneth McDanel
Terry
Robert G. Albertson
Louis Mediand
Edwyna
Ted Broshar
Lyndon McDanel
Dwight Coop
Linda
Doyle
S. W
Rockwell Family Welcomes Week-Old Baby in Omaha
A large gathering marked the birth of a week-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rockwell from Omaha Nebraska. Attendees included numerous relatives from Exline Knoxville Drakesville Moulton Centerville and other Iowa towns. Names listed comprise Gordon Worley Bailey Hanes Moore Hutchison Stevens and Perry among many others.
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Walter Rockwell
Omaha
Nebr
Elmer Gordon
M. C. Worley
Exline
Charles Bailey
Knoxville
Orlando Bailey
Christine
Troy Lockman
Pam
Pat
Teresa
Norman Hanes
Donald
Kristina Marie
Neb
Clarence Bailey
Ottumwa
Marion Bailey
Ray Cowles
Shirley Morrison
Timothy Lee
Roland Moore
Susan Jo
Bryan Ted
Drakesville
Martha Stevens
Mary
Bloomfield
W. A. Hutchison
Oran and Veil
Carl L. Hanes
Alice Jean
Lewis Wayne
Hilda Hanes
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National Editorial
Moravia Union
Towa
C. R. and
H. K. Charity
Editors Publishers
Appanocose
Monroe
United States
Rays
Ramblin’s
Appanoose County
Myna
Caryl Richard
Bealdence
Dis
Old Timer
Claude Hawk
Centerville National Bank
Moravia Union Office
Udell News
Mason
FHA
Franklin News
Gene Cooper
Pontiac, Mich
Emmett Derby
Famly
Bill O'Hara
Pat McGee
Davenport
Greggs Scott
Monte Derby
Dennis Johnson
Larry Derby
Maureen of
Gardner Hatchery
McDanel
Farm Bureau Building
Lads and Lassies Square Dance Club
BIG Smith Men & Boys
Magnum
Foster’s Dry Goods
AVA
Robert Foster
Paul Thomas
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