Close Races Mark Primary Contests Across Counties
Unexpected results and tight totals emerged in Tuesday’s primary as Democrats and Republicans battled for county offices. Gerald Vinton and Rex Young tied 327 to 527 for county treasurer on the Democratic side, while Leon Kauzlarich led five candidates for Board of Supervisors with 619 votes. Republican Carl Evans edged Ralph Woods 1034 to 918 for Supervisors. Hob Beck led Murray countywide but trailed in state race. Moffitt carried Appanoose County for State Representative 1319 to 635 but lost Davis County, producing a four vote overall lead. Other local tallies and down-ballot results are listed among the county figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Vinton
Rex Young
Leon Kauzlarich
Board of Supervisors
Jack Mehrhoff
Burdette Ward
Paul Wakefield
Merlen Guinn
Carl Evans
Ralph Woods
Hob Beck
Wm. Murray
Beck
Delmont Moffitt
Appanoose County
Davis County
Dewey Goode
Moffitt
Taylor Township
Moravia
Murray
Goode
Ralph Wood
Kauzlarich
Mehrhoft
Births Reported at Monroe County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Larry Derby welcomed a son, Max Emmett, born September 3 at Monroe County Hospital in Abbia, weighing 7 pounds 11% ounces. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Emmett Derby of Ottumwa and Mrs Emory Hiatt of Moravia. He has two sisters and a brother. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wilson welcomed a daughter, aue born August 1, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, named Christopher Carl, with grandparents Mr and Mrs Milton Stovker of Moravia and Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Derby
Max Emmett
Monroe County Hospital
Abbia
Emmett Derby
Ottumwa
Emory Hiatt
Moravia
Kenneth Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Sue
Christopher Carl
Cindy
Milton Stovker
Harry Wilson
Three Nominated In Moravia School Election
Moravia voters will choose a director for a three year term from Carl Hiatt Delmar Dowd and Dean Kaster, with the winner replacing George Firkins. All district residents vote but the winner must be from the Moravia corporation area. Polls open 12 noon to 7 PM at the Moravia community building. Also on ballot is a two year treasurer race with incumbent Lee Benz nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Board of Education
George Firkins
Carl Hiatt
Delmar Dowd
Dean Kaster
Moravia Corporation
Lee Benz
Moravia Garden Club Autumn Themed Flower Show
The Moravia Garden club hosts a flower show at Grace Methodist church on Friday Sept 16 1966 from 1 to 4 pm with the theme Again it’s Autumn Exhibits cover horticulture artistic divisions and both adult and junior entries including blooming house plants fullage and table displays Public attendance urged by general chairmen Mrs Harley Tisue and Mrs Gary Charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Centerville Concert Association Plans Season
Mrs. Max McDonough of Moravia announces season memberships for Centerville Concert Association. The series features the Revelers Male Quartet and two other fine numbers, sponsored by the association which serves the entire area for those who enjoy good musical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McDonough
Moravia
Centerville
Purvis Family Reunion Held at Chillicothe
Descendants of Levi and Anna Purvis gathered in Chillicothe Missouri on Sunday September 4 1966 for a family reunion midpoint for attendees. A basket dinner was served at noon and the afternoon included visiting and children’s ball games. The first reunion was held in 1860 and one death Gretchen Purvis was recorded. Families listed include Little Purvis Wakefield Ferrell Faels Brown Darrah Tennant Butcher Hiatt and many others from Kansas City Corydon Centerville Seymour Kellogg Deep River and Grinnell among towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Anna Purvis
Chillicothe Mo
Gretchen Purvis
Paul Little
Terry
Keith
Paula
Kansas City
Ferrell Purvis
Darlene
Seymour
Lynn Tennant
Greg
Mike
Karl
James Butcher
Independence
Dalton Darrah
Billie
Richard
Corydon
Donald Darrah
Harold Purvis
Newton
Paul Tennant
Cheryl
Gayle Brace
Humansville
Archie Hiatt
Earl Purvis
Essie Purvis
Roo Hendrick
Floyd Purvis
Kathy
Denise
Kellogg
Charles Foster
Grinnell
Methodist Church Fall Festival Dinner Menu
Methodist ladies host a Friday dinner on Sept. 9 featuring roast beef or fried chicken with noodles, whipped potatoes, green beans and corn, tomatoes and slaw, rolls, butter, jelly, iced tea, or coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Loyd Carter Injured In Auto Accident
Loyd Carter of Morayla was injured in a two car collision at Marvin Gardner corner south of the Milwaukee railroad underpass about 7 am Wednesday. Doyle Allen Van Dyne of Rt 1 Seymour suffered only a head lump. Carter, en route to Centerville for a County Board of Supervisors meeting, received cuts and was treated at Centerville hospital. Vehicle damage listed as a total loss for VanDyne mob and $50 to Carter's 64 Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Milwaukee Railroad
Loyd Carter
Morayla
Doyle Allen van Dyne
Rt. i
Seymour
Carter
Centerville
County Board of Supervisors
Centerville Hospital
Richard King
Girls Win Boys Lose In Opening Games Moravia Softball
Moravia high school girls softball team is 2 0 this year after wins over Moulton 190. The B team lost to Moulton 10 16. They beat Eddyville 19 5 on Tuesday with the B team 19 8. The boys baseball team stands 0 2 after losses to Walsh 18 3 and Moulton 4 1. Upcoming games include Moulton in sectional play Friday and Twin Cedars and Eddyville next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Moulton
Eddyville
Walsh
Twin Cedars
Local travelers recall Minnesota trip and family visits
Dan Brooks and Mike Kuhns returned Sunday from several days in Minneapolis where they attended the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul and watched three Twins games at Metropolitan Stadium. In Carlisle, the Armstrongs and other relatives visited Brooks, and many families shared Sunday dinners and evenings with friends and neighbors across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Brooks
Mike Kuhns
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Paul
Twins
Metropolitan Stadium
Twin Cities
Richard Armstrong
Carlisle
Larry Brooks
G. R. Elder
Decker Mont
Spencer King
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
W. R. Elder
Bill Padavichus
Newton
Gary Chority
John Cridlebaugh
Carl Whisler
Joe Varese
Clarence Hunt
Ronald Hunt
Viet Nam
East
California
Loren McGee
Lonnie McGee
Rhonda
Louilla
James Wilson
John Wilson
Muscatine
Mississippi
Dubuque
Thy
Clarence Horn
Moulton
Dewain
Horn
Omeha
Nebr
Allie Phillips
Oskaloosa
Eva Hiatt
Russell Tubaugh
Belle Plaine
Ray Tubaugh
Albert Tubaugh
Ralph Tubaugh
Colorado Springs
Colo
Mary Tubaugh
Atlanta
D. A. Sigler
Des Moines
Andy Mosley
Ronald Jones
Tulsa
Ola
Jay Taylor
Buell Taylor
Janes
Annie Vickroy
Monroe County
Albia ‘Hospital
Merril Coulson
Tyots, Kauses
C. C. Coulson
Miss Iowa to attend Chariton Valley Electric meeting
Miss Iowa Kathy arrives before noon Saturday for the Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative annual meeting at the high school. She will ride in a convertible in the 3 p.m. parade and visit the Moravia Farm Service Co booth in the industrial tent in the afternoon. Everyone is invited to stop by the Miss Iowa booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy
Chariton Valley ‘Electric Cooperative
Moravia Farm Service Co
Iowa
Palo Alto Mfg. Co
Kathleen Solt
Jefferson
Miami Beach
Hiner Reunion Held At Centerville Sunday
Sunday Sept 4 marked the annual Hiner reunion at Centerville city park with Gay and the descendants of David and Mary Main Hiner. A cooperative noon dinner followed thanks from Faul Loch. Officers were elected with Lloyd Beaty president Elmer Hiatt vice president and Carleta Knapp secretary treasurer. Out of state and Iowa locals attended, and several Centerville residents joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Mary Main Hiner
Centerville
Faul ‘Loch
Franchon Teater
Catherine Beaty
Lloyd Beaty
Elmer Hiatt
Carleta
Randy
Larri Jo
Lincoln
Nebr
Iowa
Clifford Hall
Tom
Kathryn
Ellen
Ottumwa
Bert Rinehart
Albia
Gene Huff
John
Steven
Moravia
Don Ahee
Janet
Gunna
Unionville
Harold Huff
Mystic
Ronald
David Snider
Seymour
Bernice Coulson
Moulton
Lield Beaty
Vicki Butler
John Beaty
Ray Farr
Terry
Sheri
Connie
Kelly Kimmel
Marshalltown
Howard Tealer
Karen Cook
Denise
Jim Knapp
Karl Knapp
Ronald Brujegar
Richard Dulaney
Keisha
Viuolanda
Garnet Talbot
Geo. Hiner
Verna McAninch
Gary
Cathyrine Beaty
Jack Espy
Larry
Ann
Newton
Dean Beaty
Rhonda
Rava
Rebeca Af Mystic
Perle Kelsey
Hampsey
Dowa
Nelle ‘Thompson
Garden Club Meets with Mrs Max McDonough Moravia Group
The Moravia Garden Club met at Mrs Max McDonough's home with Mrs William Gardner assisting. Eighteen members and a guest attended as president Mrs Zell Callen led the session. Plans were discussed for the Moravia flower show on September 16 at Grace Methodist church basement and volunteers were urged for the float at Fall Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Max MccDonough
Wm. Gardner
Harley Tisue
Ivan Harsh
Zell Callen
Bill Benz
Callen
Grace Methodist Church
Pearl Shehan
Woman's Society of World Service meets at EUB Church
The Woman's Society of World Service held its monthly meeting Monday at 1 30 p m at the EUB church with Mrs Ivan Shelquist as president presiding Mrs Zell Callen led devotions and Mrs Charles Coffin directed the lesson The epic The Christians Calling in Intercessory Prayer by Dr Mabel Silver a missionary to Sierra Leone Africa was discussed and a sketch of her work was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman‘s Society of World Service
E UB
Ivan Shelquist
Zell Callen
Charles Coffin
Mabel Silver
Sierre Leone
Africa
Callen
Regular meeting in Moravia October Stars planned
Regular meeting in Moravia of the Eastero Stars will be held at 3:00 on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Plans will be discussed during the 75th anniversary special meeting on Sept. 27. Attendee Atay McAlister, member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Festival plans outline Miss Iowa events and parade
Festivals showcase Miss Iowa, big parades and tractor pulling. Friday features a street tractor pull at 1 pm and Children’s parade at 11 am with a band concert and King Richard and His Court. Saturday includes Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative meeting, parade, Floyd Warren and The Ramblers, and prize drawings totaling about 550 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
King Richard
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Moravia Sectional Baseball Game Moved to Friday
Moravia's fall baseball sectional game against Moulton Odell has been relocated from Saturday to Friday at 4 p.m. Play will occur on the Moravia diamond due to players' involvement in community celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pella
Moulton-Odell
Local families gather for Labor Day weekend in Moravia area
Mrs S W Dayton and sons Bob and Bill of Perry visited Loren Walter and attended the Glick family reunion while many relatives spent Labor Day weekend with kin in Moravia Des Moines guests include Mr and Mrs Clifford Rushton and daughter and Mrs Bertha Broshar. Additional notes mention travel to Jefferson and Ottumwa and visits from Kan sas City Minneapolis and Nashville reflecting a busy holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Dayton
Bob
Bill
Perry
Loren Walter
Glick
Clifford Rushton
Des Moines
Bertha Broshar
Forrest
Bill) Wakefield
Council Bluffs
Edna Schreiner
Moravia
Janice McDonough
Kansas City
Max McDonough
Joyce
Walter Gorman
Johnnie
Hutton-Yeager
Ralph McDonough
Leslie Tallman
Jefferson
Tallman
McDonough
Leo Dagle
Richard Raymie
Garnet Brain
Delmar Dowd
Mina Dowd
Wm. Gardner
Vern Miller
Ottumwa
Gardner
Charles Derby
Blakesburg
Johnson Funeral Home
Pleasant Ridge
Gail Burton
Richard Burton
Harold Burton
Nelie Dodd
Lincoln
Nebr
Tie Boblenz
Belzer
R. R. Pennington
Penningtons
John Kirstens
Jeffrey and
Jay
Minneapolis
Ming
Virginia Coulter
Marshalltown
Rodney
Kelly Burger
Minburn
Steve Burger
Harold Bourton
Bill Lockman
James | Romans
Omumwarm
Robert Dawson
Caseyville
Utais
Paul Hanrahan
Nashville
Olinois
Robert Hanrahan
St Louis
St. Louis
EUB Ladies Aid Pail Festival Dinner Menu
E U B Ladies Aid will serve Parish Festival dinner Saturday September 14 featuring hot beef sandwiches baked beans scalloped potatoes cabbage salad tomatoes pie coffee and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B
E.U.B. Ladies Aid
Thank you note from Ruth Kroshet at University Hospital
Ruth Kroshet thanks everyone who sent cards and wires during her stay at University Hospital in New York City. May God bless all who offered prayers and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Jews City
Ruth Kroshet
Carpenter Martin wed August 13 in Des Moines
Miss Darlene Kay Carpenter daughter of Perry and Bloomfield residents Mary and Larry Carpenter wed Larry Martin son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Martin. The service was read by A Lee Nelson justice of the peace. Attendants were Sue Robin and Joe Stufflebear. The couple will reside in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Kay Carpenter
Charles McCaney
Perry
Boyd Carpenter
Bloomfield
Larry Martin
Max Martin
Des Moines
A. Lee Nelson
Sue Robinson
Moravia
Joe Stufflebear
Unionville
Iowa
Moravia Saddle Club Meets For Coop Supper And Ride
Moravia Saddle Club held its regular meeting on Thursday evening September 1 at Dr. Ray Avera farm. Members rode before a cooperative supper. President Dr. Ray Avera led the session with 16 families answering roll call. A card from Eddyville Saddle Club invited participation in their September 4 horse show. Nominating committee submitted officer candidates for next meeting. Refreshments were provided by Mossman McAlister and McCannon families. Next meeting scheduled for October 6 at Harsh's Garage. members to arrive early with horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mossman
McAlister
Fall Festival Entry Notice for Exhibits and Poultry
Entry hours run 9 00 a m to 8 00 p m with a desk in the tent from 5 00 p m to 8 00 p m for exhibitors in the tent and poultry. Earlier exhibits may be brought to the community building desk.
Air Force Captain Hunt Returns From Viet Nam Mission
Air Force Captain David A. Hunt has returned to the U.S. after flying combat missions over Viet Nam with the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron. He will report Sept 1 to George Air Force Base near San Bernardino California to train pilots in F4C tactics. Hunt, 21, earned the Air Medal and was nominated for eight more medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarecte Hunt of Udell and will make his home in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Air Force
David A. Hunt
U.S
George Air Force Base
San Bernadino
Calif
Hunt
555Th
Huot
Ds Aelion
Clarecte Hunt
Udell
California
Whimsical Toast Salutes Wisest Visions
A brief note thanks Skahk ol for remembering W Visils and curds in a regital Alply scene. The message expresses appreciation and warmth for shared memories and bright past moments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Gary Cameron
Robert Nereim Ke, B. Smith
Ernest Seemann
Sey
Miller Hoover
Sture
Barbaglia
Colton
Stork
Centerville Association
Purvis
Chillicothe
Miss Iowa
Hiner
Garden Club
W.S.W.S
E.U.B. Church
Atay McAlister
Floyd Warren
the Ramblers
Electric Cooperative
Lloyd Brown
Moragia
Walter Daniels
Leonard Vance
Harold Thompson
Lee LaRue
Chariton
James Cooper
Russell
Carl Reno
Fremont
Shriner’s
Festival Association
Saddle Club
Carpenter
Martin
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