Local Socials and Trips Highlight Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Ralph Fisher of Albia visited the Bill Robinson home Sunday evening. Several Des Moines guests helped celebrate Winnie DuVall's birthday including Bruce Gardner Cindy and Archie Martin. Pettibone and long families hosted and toured. Flora Phillips returned from hospital and invites friends during Festival. Loyd Carter marked his 72nd birthday with family visits from Mediapolis Morning Sun Gamaliel. Horse Show participants earned trophies in Eagle Grove. Milo Walker and family returned from a western states tour and noted Rev Fay Garner’s retirement plans and part time ministering duties.
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Winnie DuVall
Bruce Gardner
Cindy
Des Moines
Archie Martin
Mike Martin
DuVall
Doris Main
Tom Pettibone
Paul
Macy Meadows
Maurice Rump
Ottumwa
Vear Pettibone
Diakesville
Bil Long
Jay
James Herron
Gamaliel
Arkansas
Loyd Carter
Richard Goughnour
Rhonda
Mediapolis
Robert Carter
Kent
Leanne
Morning Sun
Loyd
Milo Walker
Washington
Fay Garner
Chewelah
Garner
Garners
Unionville
Iowa
Marriage Announcement for Mike McKelvy and Bride
The Sept. ceremony at 7:30 p.m. took place in Mrs. Coryne McKelvy’s home with Rev. Fry officiating. Immediate families attended. A reception for the newlyweds was Saturday at Woolstock Community Hall. Guests came from Seymour, Madrid, Webster City, Eagle Grove, Lanyon, Fort Dodge, Town Falls, Kalona, Williamsburg, ElSburg, Waterloo, Moravia, and Woolstock. Smorgasbord and dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coryne McKelvy
Fry
Mike McKelvy
Woolstock
Seymour
Madrid
Webster City
Eagle Grove
Lanyon
Fort Dodge
Town Falls
Kalona
Williamsburg
Elaisburg
Waterloo
Moravia
Brugman Family Wins Century Farm Award in Nichols
The Eugene Brugman family from rural Nichols receives the Century Farm Award for their original 153 acre farm started in 1865 by grandfather who came from Holland 112 years ago. The Brugman lineage remains in family hands with a 30 acre Holland farm still kept within the family after over 200 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Brugman
Rural
Nichols
Century Farm
Holland
Brugman
West Liberty Indez
Moyles Find 14-Pound Turkey Mushrooms Near Monona Hill
Mr and Mrs Elwin Moyle of Dubuque report finding large turkey mushrooms, also known as chicken of the woods, in the Monona area. They describe the fungi as delicious with a steak like taste, noting the largest specimen weighed about 14 pounds on Monona Hillboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elwin Moyle
Dubuque
Monone
Moyles
Monona Hillboard
Merriment and Mystery on the Page Six Puzzle
On page 6 Coremnane 21 Merriment 3 Drayman's vehicle 24 The head 2S Face al 28 Destiny Show Boat hero 31 Quartet's xt Mine shipment coach's concern 38 Hot place 36 Paint 37 Justrious Quaker.
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Destiny
Hero
Hot Place
Farm Bureau safety decal to prevent harvest injuries
Iowa Farm Bureau women offer a red heart safety decal reading Please Be Careful We Love You Your Family aimed at fall harvest hazards on farms. Designed by a Minnesota farmwife whose husband died in a 1975 chopper accident, the sticker backs onto equipment to remind families are watching. Contact Appanoose County Bureau office in Centerville for decals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farm Bureau
Dewayne Moore
Melrose
Appanoose County
Farm Bureau
Firm Bureau
Centerville
Solar grain drying bin uses solar heat on farm
Agricultural engineers at South Dakota State University and Sioux Steel Company researchers in Sioux Falls SD unveil a solar powered grain drying bin. The round steel unit uses Blacklad coated exterior as a solar collector reducing LP gas use by about four cents per bushel, saving roughly $600 per 3000 bushels as LP gas costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota State University
Sioux Steel Company
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Inland Steel Company
Chicago
Vermont's early status as an independent republic
Vermont existed as an independent republic before joining the United States as the 14th state. The period featured a unique political pathway and debated admission terms before statehood was proclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Appanoose County seeks dairy princess for state contest
Appanoose County Farm Bureau Women seek a dairy princess to represent the county at the annual Dairy Conference. Eligible applicants must be single, 18 to 24 by Oct 1, 1977, a county dairy farm daughter, a high school graduate, and willing to make appearances. A $300 Iowa Dairy Princess scholarship and wardrobe, travel, and per diem are offered. alternates receive $200 wardrobe. Submit by Oct 14 to Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland United Dairy Industry Association
Iowa
Appano
Moravia Improves Streets With Reed Construction Blacktop Upgrade
Moravia edges forward with a major street upgrade by Reed Construction Co of Albia. Old water and sewer projects delayed plans, but now grades are being surfaced in the business district with 250 tons of rock to firm the base. The town also plans seal coats on connecting streets and expanded school area parking. Local businesses expect a revival as people return and visitors come to Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkin
N. Williams St
Shenry
ILE Hombi & She
Wilson Realty Moravia
Moravia
Reed Construction Co
Albia
Eeosser
Neente
AO Permanent
Osenne
Ion
Trammell to Speak at Rathbun Lakeview Chapel
Missionary Redford Trammell will address morning and evening services at the Rathbun Lakeview Chapel on Sunday September 18. The chapel lies in the Heavenly Hideaway development south of Bridgeview. Trammell and Elizabeth Trammell serve in San Salvador Peru and he has led eight churches since becoming a missionary. The public is invited to hear this Bible teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redford Trammel
Rathbun-Lakeview
Heavenly Hideaway
Bridgeview
Redford and
Elizabeth
Trammel
San Salvador
Peru
Redford
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Bill Robinson
Flora Phillips
Elzy Johnson
Mike McKelyy
Doug DeVore
Patty Powg
Den
Nis
Dean
Rick
Gene Paris
Yamaha
Family Farm Award
Dustin
Hoffman
Abbe
Francis Bacon
Campbell's
Rt. 1
R.1
Howard Smith
North St
Hitchcock
West View Acres
Paul Wibou
Saleomgn
Bro. Paul’s Wood Shoppe
Paul Gardner
Bob Martin
Lennox Air
Astro Farm
A Gregan
Paris & Cuixian
Ioc
Moravia Lumber Supply
Ray
Ramblins
Moravia Union
Eabexe
Union
Keith Dinsmore
Jim Houser
Andes
Saereat
Trammell
Lee - Benz Insurance Agency
Lowa
den Patenan Oho
Petezon Paul
Mormheed
Otis Phouw
Albia Sales Co., Inc
Alba, Iom
Bacilla
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