Ronald L. Woodward Receives Top Honors at Fort Leonard Wood
At Fort Leonard Wood, Pvt. Ronald L. Woodward earned the rifle range trophy and the highest proficiency distinction after eight weeks of demanding training. His proud parents Mr. and Mrs. Ron Woodward attended the graduation and lunch with the company commander who praised his performance and suggested officer candidate school with a strong recommendation. Woodward will also receive a promotion and report back to train new recruits. Band Mothers plan a birthday calendar fund raiser through Oct 1 to support uniforms and a reserve fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Woodward
Ronald L. Woodward
Ft. Leonard Wood
Woodward
Pvt. Woodward
Pvt
Denny D. Dresch
Mrs Hiatt moved to Golden Age Manor in Centerville
Mrs Zenith Hiatt, recently hospitalized in Ottumwa for two months, was transferred to Golden Age Manor in Centerville on September 8. She would enjoy visits from friends.
Janice McDonough Joins Kansas City Safety Council
Janice McDonough accepts a post with the Greater Kansas City Area Safety Council. She began duties on September 13 and will finish her studies at the National Transportation schools through night classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice McDonough
Greater
Kansas’ City
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Death
A note of gratitude from Ora Powell Rosalie Stringfellow and families Doris Cook and family Lawrence Powell and family and Marlyn Powell for flowers memorials food cards and acts of kindness shown after the death of their wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Powell
Rosalie Stringfellow
Doris Cook
Lawrence Powell
Marlyn Powell
Moore Elected To School Board Moravia Election Results
In a regular school election on Monday 108 votes were cast in Moravia. Bil Moore of Iconium district won 71 votes for the school board seat, defeating incumbent Carl VanZante who had 37. Gaylor Main was re elected with 96 votes, with a single write in for Burdette Ward. Kenneth Hiatt won the southeast district unexpired term with 102 votes, plus a write in for Richard Harrington. Kermit Gladfelder was re elected as county board member with 97 votes amid five write ins for Dan Mihalovich. County officials say two more results await confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Bil Moore
Iconium
Carl VanZante
Gaylor Main
Burdette Ward
Kenneth Hiatt
Alva Cridlebaugh
Richard Harrington
County Board of Education
Kermit Gladfelder
Dan Mihalovich
Gladfelder
Forrest Foster
RAY MCCLOUD 78 DIES AT BLOOMFIELD HOSPITAL
Ray McCloud 78 died Monday morning at Bloomfield hospital where he had been a patient for four weeks. Born June 13 1887 near Main Station in Apanoose County he farmed in Moravia before moving there seven years ago. Survived by wife Hattie Main and three children Helen Homorin Mildred Phillis Donald plus six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev J A Ogden officiating burial in Moravia cemetery Turner Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McCloud
Bloomfield Hospital
Main Station
Appanoose County
Nathaniel
Mary Jane Nicholson McCloud
Hattie Main
Helen Homerin
Albia
Mildred Phillis
Denver
Colo
Donald
Moravia
McCloud
Evangelical Brethren Church
Ira
Belle Kaster
Fannie
Hat- He
Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. A. Ogden
Harold Mason
Lord
Carl van Zante
Turner Funeral Home
Rites Set Friday for Husband of Goldie Hiatt
Word came Wednesday of the death of Alva Cornelius 56 of Kansas City husband of Goldie Hiatt formerly of the Hiattville community. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 30 a m in Kansas City. Body returns to Denny cemetery south of Moravia with graveside rites at 4 p.m. conducted by Rev Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Cornelius
Kansas City
Goldie Hiatt
Hiattsville
Denny Cemetery
Moravia
Turner Funeral Home
Rev. Coleman
Mr and Mrs Frank Wiand visit Mrs E G Hawk in Wyoming
Mr and Mrs Frank Wiand of LaGrange Wyoming spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs E G Hawk, sharing time and conversation in a brief social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiand
LaGrange, Wyo
E. G. Hawk
Miller Church Homecoming This Sunday
Miller church southeast of Moravia holds its annual homecoming with Sunday School at 11 a.m. followed by dinner at 12 30 p.m. The afternoon program and services begin at 2 p.m led by Percy Hughes of Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Church
Moravia
Percy Hughes
Seymour
Moravia Baseball Splits Sectional Opener and Loss at Moulton
Moravia defeated Blakesburg 5-1 in their sectional opener at Moulton with pitcher Rick Rhee. They then fell to Moulton after a 5th inning rally, Cox homered, Matayas led 6-1 before the comeback, Georgie Woodward started on the mound for Moravia before Rhee relieved. If the diamond is usable, Moulton visits for a regular game Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Moulton
Blakesburg
Rick Rhee
Moravia
Cox
Matays
Georgie Woodward
John McAninch Services Sunday
John McAninch, son of Jacob and Rachel McAninch, died September 9 1965 at age 76 after months in Centerville hospital. He farmed near Scopium and was known as a cattle dealer with a love for saddle horses. Survived by wife Verna, two sons John and James, siblings, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday September 12 at Turner Funeral Home with Rev Elton Coleman. burial Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elmer MecAninch
Jacob
Rachel
McAninch
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Verna Kelsey
Scopium
Verna McAninch
John
Tural Mystic
James
Melrose
Mary Smith
Albia
Joe Curtis
Promise City
Lynn Muse
Gary Adams
Kirksville
Charles McAninch
Mystic
Max McAninch
Ruey McAninch
Turner Funeral Home
Elton Coleman
Hillcrest Cemetery
Icharge
Paxston to observe 65th wedding day in Moravia
Mr and Mrs Frank Paxston celebrate their 65th anniversary with open house at their Moravia home on Sunday September 26. They were married September 25 1900 in Foster by Justice J P Jones. The couple have five children sixteen grandchildren forty great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren with relatives invited to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paxston
Moravia
Martha Wycoff
Justice of Peace
J. P. Jones
Foster
Paxston
Henry
Zatha) Simmons
Tracy
Kenneth
Kansas City
Versa
Bettendorf
Clifford
Truman
Valparaiso
Saddle Club Meeting At Moravia Park Shelter
Saddle Club invites interested members to a meet Thursday evening September 16 at 7 30 PM in Moravia park shelter house to discuss upcoming rides and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Club
Pleasure
Moravia Park
Saddle Club Horse Show Near Blakesburg Iowa
The Blakesburg Saddle club plans a horse show on Sep 19 at 1 PM at Russell Warner farm miles east of Albia. Eleven events plus a Derby and a free prize for all. Community notice inviting Moravia residents to attend.
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Saddle Club
Blakesburg
Large Crowd At R E A Meeting In Chariot Valley
A large crowd estimated at 1,100 attended the annual Chariotton Valley Electric Coop meeting service at the high school lunch hour. Directors re elected were Reod Bryant Leo Beary and Jesse Alley with Leonard Vance chosen president Earl Boyer secretary and Jesse Alley treasurer. Prize winners included John Morrison Mrs Fred Jones B C Long Harry Bitner Zell Callen Trenton Wilson Ivan Shelquist L S Sisam Russell Alden Ivan Sage Dota Billings Frank Albertson Charles McFarland John J Coleman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Valley Electric Coop
Reod Bryant
Numa
Leo Beary
Lovilla
Jesse Alley
Sewalin
Leonard Vance
Presdent
Earl Boyer
Carl van Zante
Lloyd Brown
Moravia
Lee Larue
Chari- On
John Morrison
Allerton
Fred Jones
Eddyville
B. C. Long
Mystic
Harry Bitner
Patio Grill
Zell Callen
Trenton Wilson
Patio Light
Parade Results Highlight Diverse Entries Across Groups
Official parade results list top placements across churches and schools with Methodist first and E U B second among churches. In schools the Junior class took first and Sophomore second, while other classes and groups such as F H A and F F A are noted without top positions. Additional entries include Ava Foster Toy Parade second, Woodward Plumbing and Heating, Garden Club first, Band Mothers second, with Rainbow Girls and Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary mentioned among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
E.U.B
Nazarene
F-H.a
F.F.A
Ava Foster
Woodward Plumbing & Heating
Garden Club
Rainbow
Monroe County Hospital
Class Reunion Held in Moravia Park
The 1960 Class reunion took place Sunday at the Moravia park shelter. Attendees included James Gosnell, Steve Burger, Dennis Heiden, Robert McCall, Robert Harsh, Gerry Chedister, Glen Phillips, Floyd Procter, Terry Schoolley, Mike Morrow, Bill Rogers, Tom Lowe, Bol Benz, Lois Fowler, Ronald Repp, Roger Robinson, and others from Moravia and nearby towns. Afternoon visitors arrived from Cedar Rapids, Rockford, Ottumwa, Unionville, and Iconium. Letters were read from Bobby Tomlin and Andrew Sanchez in Guam and Las Vegas respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Park
James Gosnell
Karen Boyer
Ottumwa
Steve Burger
Diana Burton
Minburn
Dennis Heiden
Patsy Blumer
Alicia
Robert McCall
Jane Ann Fox
Des Moines
Robert Harsh
Maplewood
Gerry Chedister
Sandra Pearson
Blakesburg
Glen Phillips
Centerville
Floyd Procter
Bloomington
Minn
Terry Schooley
Virginia Strong
Mike Morrow
Unionville
Bill Rogers
Tom Lowe
Nancy Turner
Bol Benz
Mary DuVall
Lois Fowler
Ronald Repp
Ann Paxston
Roger Robinson
Moravia
James Crawley
Cedar Rapids
Curtis Moore
Ann Exline
Rockford
Roger Rooker
Sharon McSparen
Wesley Plans Fall Youth Program
Mothers of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church met with Pastor Rev. Ellen Coleman to plan the Fall Youth program. Attendees included Mrs. Kenneth Hiatt Mrs. Kenneth Daniels Mrs. Lloyd Mabley Mrs. Herbert Boblenz and Mrs. Harry Phillips as they organized weekly MYF activities a Halloween party a Thanksgiving diaper drive and a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Ellen Coleman
Virgil Dowley
Kenneth Hiatt
Kenneth Daniels
Lloyd Mabley
Herbert Boblenz
Harry Phillips
Reverend Coleman Heads to Libertyville Funeral
Reverend Elton Coleman traveled to Libertyville on Wednesday for the funeral of 19 year old Ricky Creek who died in a car accident. He will depart the funeral on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Coleman
Libertyville
Ricky Creek
Perry Wins Television Set at Fall Festival
Perry wins portable television set in Fall Festival drawing Saturday night as Elbert Perry of Moravia takes the TV prize. Bernard Hiatt of Centerville wins a transistor radio. 554 tickets sold. Other draws award Goode Seed and Feed seed corn, dog food, gas, grease, oil change, and assorted prizes to residents of Albia Decorah Oskaloosa Centerville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Perry
Moravia
Kenneth Hiatt
Centerville
Goode Seed & Fed Co
Carl VanZante
Brad Brown
Wm. DeTar
Albia
Davis Variety Store
Bill French
Condra Standard Service
Donnie’s
Standard Station
Leonard Bettis
C. Kent Weaver
Decorah
VanDorin Implement Co
Anna Landgrebe
Rt. 3
Kathy Long
Oskaloosa
Hellyer Bros
Moews
Ronald McDanel
Clayton Sheldon
Robert Clark
Turner & Son
Sherry Kaster
Grismore Sewings Machine Co
Town Southern Utilities Co
Jack Kaster
18Th St
Garden Club
Jerry Hinote
Unionville
Woodward Plumbing & Heating
Frank Carter
Donald Dowd
Woodward Toy Parade
Vooks Hayes
Moulton
Fant
Theo Miller
Doyle
Council Plans Sewer System for Moravia Town
Moravia town council and Merrill Garden of the Engineering Co discussed a town sewer project with a tentative $194,000 estimate. The figure requires town survey and full engineering before finalizing. They filed the preliminary report with the Housing and Home Finance Agency and will apply for a federal construction grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Garden
GuJaloosa
Moravia
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Washington, D. C
Joyce McDonough Elected Rainbow Worthy Advisor
At the Moravia Rainbow for Girls meeting Joyce McDonough was elected worthy advisor to succeed Connie Mullins. Judy Janssens is worthy associate advisor, Linda Hiatt charity, Joellen Hiatt hope, Patty Rogers faith. The officer install is planned for Oct 2 at 7:36 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. The group planned a parade float and cake walk and met at Turner lumber yard to work on the float.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Turner Lumber Yard
Rebekah Lodge Convenes After Summer Vacation
Moravia Rebekah lodge opens with a 6:30 cooperative picnic in the park. Invitations were read for Friendship meetings in Bloomfield on Sept 17 and Blakesbury on Sept 20. Plans set for members to attend, reports on summer meetings, and a 114th anniversary event planned for Sept 27 in Wa eching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minday
Moravia
Mildred Bishop
Melle Rolaid
Waeohing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ronnie Woodward
Fort Leonard Wood
Mother Plan
Flintstones
Jeff
Jill
Jocia McDanel
Mrs
Clell McDanel
Ray Avera
Kenseth Brown
Kenneth Brown
John McAninch
George Mason of
Vinton
A. G. Mason
R.E.A. Meeting
Wesley
Perry
Olive Jean Tarbell
Rissie Gladfelder
Mildred Sawyer
Janice Moore
Mamie Tisue
Ethel Gardner
Phyllis O'Conner
Phyllis O’conner
John A. Peterson
Marilyn Koffman
Margaret Callen
Sian
Edna Stocker
Angel Food
Lois Kelley
Betty Caster
Claribel Mosley
Faye Luse
Marie van Dorin
Lois Wilson
Deloris Perry
Margaret Calien
Claribel Moslegg
Judy Cox
Marilyn Koffmay
Rissie Gladfer
Yerga Boyer
Nellie Willams
Buffet
Mantel
Mamie Tiste
Sibyl Whitehead
Nellie Williams
Virga Boyer
Horticulture
Hose
Vera Bailey
Velda Condra
Rose
Mildred Tarbell
Zinnia
Linda Wilson
Selma Caster
Violet Perry
Boquet
Zelma Megrew
Asters
Bells of Ireland
Louemma Palmer
Cosmos
Edith Hiatt
Loxcomb Krested
Kathierine Charity
Annie Wilson
Dahlia (Smail
Arke Wilson
Virga Bover
Dahlia Varge
Grillardia
Gladalia
Maine Tisue
Garnel Brain
Mildred Tarbeil
Gid Redes
Kelly Auf Minburn
Harold Burin
Buer
the Park
Council
Joyce McDonough
Rebekah Lodge
Mir
Ulady Hawk
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