Sewing lessons and notices from local gatherings
Sewing Center offers Thursday classes in Center ville basement with 2 pm for straight and zig zag lessons and 7 30 pm Etna lessons, deer processing denied for season, Moravia locker plant notice. Smorgasbord by Moulton UMC women Sept 20 5 30 pm until food runs out $1 50 per plate. For sale items include muskmelons tomatoes and various household goods. Singspiration service invites 100 attendees at Salem United Methodist Church Moravia Sept 21 7 30 pm. Also a Tempco natural gas space heater and other items for sale via Kenneth Calhoun Albia 724 3469.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grismore Sewing Center
Valentine Fabric
Centerville
Etna
Moulton
Salem United Methodist Church
Moravia
In memory of Ruth Van Dorin cherished mother and wife
Poem framing Ruth Van Dorin as away rather than dead with verses on her October 1 1959 departure. It recalls her cheery smile and a heavenly land, urging loved ones to remember her with love and longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth van Dorin
Family Gathering Honors Art Foxes 35th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Art Fox were honored Sunday at a Knoxville park picnic for their 35th wedding anniversary hosted by their children. Attendees included Emma Hayward Joe Harvey Clyde Hayward Ben Hayward Jack Fox Howard Robb Bob McCall Hershell Fox Lucal Amos Clint Linden Ron Myers and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Foxes
Art Fox
Knoxville Park
Emma Hayward
Joe Harvey
Marshalltown
Clyde Hayward
Ben Hayward
Jack Fox
Howard Robb
Bob McCall
Des Moines
Hershell
Moravia Class of 34 Reunion Held at Salem Church
Moravia High School class of 1934 held a reunion at Salem United Methodist church parlors on Saturday night. Officers Leo Kaster and Wanda Murdy were reelected for 1974. Nine members attended plus former teacher Kenneth Barghahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Salem United Methodist Church
Leo Kaster
Wanda Murdy
Harold Hawk
Goodyear
Ariz
Keith Kennedy
Phoenix
Delmar Kingery
Gertrude Green
Clermont
Roy Argo
Melrose
Delmont Moffitt
Josephine Scott
Mystic
Leo Easter
Afton
Carrol Brees
Rubye Hiatt
Elbert Perry
Dorothy McKern
Wendell Murdy
Wanda Jones
John Wales
Albia
Guy Argo
Kenneth Barghahn
Knoxville
James Nash
ENON Community Notes From Mrs Dommer and Neighbors
Mrs Nadins Dommer reports visitors include Mr and Mrs David Kozitza and sons from Mankato Minnesota who visited Bob Faber’s family. Des Moines resident Mrs Jean James spent the weekend with her parents the Buell Taylor family. Nasalroad family returned from a ten day southern Missouri trip. various other local visits include Ray Lockman Herschel Kelley Buell Taylor and Larry Moore and Linda Phillips wedding attendance at Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kozitza
Mankato
Minn
Bob Faber
Nasalroad
Faye Paxston
Mervin McDanel
Ray Lockman
Laurence Dommer
Herschel Kelley
Jay Taylor
Buell Taylorhome
Joe Hayes
Johnie Whickerhorde
Helma Tisue
Harold Clark
New Sharon
Olive Moffatt
Louilla
Emmett Kraber
Oskaloosa
Helen Kosman
Albia
Charley Taylor
Leslie Plants
Lowell Rowe
Ottumwa
Ray Fletcher
California
Johnie Whicker
Mamie Easter
Elec
James Plants
Brooklyn
Clayton Plants
Mitchellville
Jerry Marshall
Numa
Benny Tarbell
Grimes
Billy Main
Centerville
Jay Main
Wyoming
Richard Main
N.Y
James Kearney
Des Moines
Glen van Dorin
George Firkins
W. A. Blumenstock
Lake Havasu City
Arizona
Lewis Dommer
Michael Koffman
Monroe County Hospital
Jean Allen
Beth Boyer
Cedar Rapids
Frank Woodward
Roy. Matherly
Jennie Matherly
Mable McCullough
West Des Moines
Glen Lamb
Indianola
Gomer Stocker
Stocker
Union Office
Blakesburg Saddle Club Fun Day Show Planned
The Blakesburg Saddle Club sponsors a Fun Day on Sunday September 21 at 12 30 at the Russell Warner farm north of Blakesburg. The event features all contests with 25 cent entry fees and ribbons in each class. Free admission and lunch will be served. A trophy will go to the Saddle Club member with the most mounted riders in the grand entry.
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Blakesburg
Saddle Club
Russell Warner
Probate Will and Executor Appointed in Maude Coffin Estate
Probate of Maude E Coffin s will dated January 14 1901 appointed C C Coulson as executor. The court warns creditors to file claims within six months from the second publication and all debts to be paid promptly. A notice to heirs and creditors in Moravia Iowa appears with attorney Charles L Johnson listed for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
C. C. Coulson
Aaid
Per Hong
Local Happenings Across Russell and Nearby Towns
Local happenings note visits from Clair Sellers of Russell to Grant Tadlock, Ed Begley of St. Louis staying with Harvey Hayes and Dr. Ray Avera, with Fall Festival attendance. Numerous relatives and friends from Washington Indiana Granite City Moravia and LeMars attend a 50th wedding anniversary for Leslie and Woodward. Guy McCannon becomes sick and recuperates at his daughter's Moravia home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Sellers
Russell
Grant Tadlock
Ed Begley
St. Louis
Harvey Hayes
Ray Avera
Neal Burton
Washington, In
David Porter
David II
Larry Tadlock
Granite City
Til
Guy McCannon
Near Numa
Verda Condra
Moravia
Wm. Woodward
Natalie
Harry Woodward
Gary Woodward
Creston
Leslie Woodward
LeMars
Veil Kehrberg
John Wilson
Lancaster, Wise
Mearl Walter
Bobby Whicker
Ottumwa
Many Entries In Children's Parade
Several divisions filled with prize winners from a Friday morning children’s parade. Top entries included Dolbuggies Julie and Janice Kelley first with Ruth Ann Wilson second. Wagons Richard Pauley children first with others second. Nursery rhymes Tiny Easter first with Terry and David Johnson and Peggy Robinson second.
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Julie
Janice Kelley
Ruth Ann Wilson
Mike Prannebecker
Melissa Hinote
Richard Pauley
Tiny Easter
Terry
David Johnson
Peggy Robinson
Annette van Dorin
Danny
David Hatfield
T.V
Jane Zajec
Judy Zajec
Brenda Johnson
Scott
Greg
Jerry McCoy
James Woodin
Bill Mullins
Chris Peterson
John McDanel
Marla Cox
Barry Hinote
Jeff Kelley
Cindy Rogers
Penny Helmick
Kathleen Woodin
Renee Woodward
Donald Avera
Gene Huffs Celebrate 25th Wedding Sunday
A large open house marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Huff. Attendees from many towns included Jack Espy and family, Bernice Coulson, Harold C. Huff, Minnie Sandeen, Bill Snider and Bonita, Tony Kruzich, Phyllis Cook, and Jay Rex Smith, among others from Ottumwa, Centerville, Moravia, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Huff
Jack Espy
Larry
Anne
Merle
Newton
Bernice Coulson
Moulton
Fred Sandeen
Blakesburg
Harold C. Huff
Mystic
Bill Wallace
Ankeny
Minnie Sandeen
Bill Gutcher
Alicia
Alatha van Essen
Tracy
Bill Snider
Bonita
Seymour
Leroy Follett
Ottumwa
Earl Huff
Thelma
Albia
Elza Taylor
Glenwood
Ron Huff
Iowa City
Don Ahee
Unionville
Lloyd Beaty
Marshalltows
Ferrell Purvis
Versal Miller
Louis F. Sacco
Centerville
Louis Valentine
Minnie George
Earl Hixenbaugh
Tony Kruzich
Plano
Claude Sheldon
Russell
Phyllis Cook
Bloomfield
Hazel Sandeen
Gaynele Sandeen
Betty Briener
Marion Clayworth
Cindy Johnson
Elbert Perry
Ronald McDanel
George McCannon
Mildred Smith
Margaret Terbell
Jay Rex Smith
Moravia
Silver wedding anniversary thanks from Huff family
Mr and Mrs Gene Huff thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts received on their silver wedding anniversary. John Tary and Stephen join in the gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Gene Huff
John, Tary and
Stephen
Moulton Methodist to Serve Smorgasbord Saturday
Moulton United Methodist church women will serve a smorgasbord supper Saturday evening September 20. Proceeds support church activities and mission programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Moravia Visit Highlights Local Residents
John 4Winkleman, once of Enon near Brompton and longtime Pontiac resident, visited Moravia Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jack Lewis stayed with Ruben Faber Tuesday evening. Chester Klathpe of Oskaloosa called on the Faber home. Ira Boyer entered Monroe County hospital Sunday for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 4Winkleman
Enon
Brompton
Pontiac
Mich
Moravia
Jack Lewis
Mrs
Ruben Faber
Chester Klathpe
Oskaloosa
Faber Home
Ira Boyer
Monroe County Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eldred Eaves
Moravia Locker Plant
Burdette Ward
E. Carroll
State Center
Towa
Stoner Piano Company
Iconium
Kenneth Calhoun
Tempco
Larry Pfannebecker
D. E. Cooper
Sandlewood
Verl Perkins Hog Market
Dr. L. den Hartog
Optometrist
N. Main
Fred van Dor
REGAL
Dot
Lay's
U.S
Wilderness
Zephyr
Nadine & George’s Fine Foods
MHS
Nadins Dommer
A C. Coulson
Ameciior
Siid
Eptah
Charles L. Johnson Attursey
Esid Executor
Centerviic
Town
Sting Ray Bicycles
Tracy Pfannebecker
Jaren Tubaugh
Gene Huffs
Faber
Waterloo
Turner Lumber Co., Inc
Cattle Congress
Turner Lumber
Wausau
Lelomet
Wasapa
Miam Carey Owen
Coveronga Hood
Turner Lumser
7 Company, Inc
Betty Crocker
Tide
Ajax
Spencers
Dial
Scott Towels
Behnke
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