Local Happenings in Ottumwa and Surrounding Areas
Local social roundup lists visits across Ottumwa Centerville Albia and nearby towns. Mrs Fred Dotson hosts incoming kin from Julesburg Cedar Vale Minneapolis and Mason City while residents attend the Moravia fall festival and host guests including Tom Robb family and the Plants from Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cobbler
Ottumwa
Fred Dotson
Frank Wilson
Lee Lauer
Queen City
Sadie Philby
Agnes Copass
Julesburg
Colo
Bertha Luse
Centerville
A. Barnes
Cedar Vale
Kansas
Wilson
Will Gardner
Bess Foster
Florence Hiner
Henry Caude
Albia Ami
Moravia
Tom Robb
Iowa City
Apa
Harry Woodward
Satury
Raymond Plants
Mason City
Leslie Plants
Oskaloosa
Helma Tisue
Elec Main
W. H. VanDorin
Albia
Betty Main
Burlington
Benny Tarbell
Donald Dowd
Rhonda
Franklin By Mrs Mark Swift
Mrs Mark Swift reports a busy social period with extended family visits. Several Calhoun and Derby relatives hosted and joined gatherings at Calhouns Derbys and Hiatts, with outings to Cedar Road and Centerville where Roseann Calhoun and Maureen Derby are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Mrs
Mark Swift
Marlon Allen
Carl Calhouns
Emmett Derby
Larry Derbys
James Calhoun
Roseann
Cedar Roa
Mark Derby
Emery Hiatt
Gary Perry
Julie
Jeffrey
Carl
Kenneth
Donald Calhoun
James Calhouns
Rex Clark
Robert Eastlick
Sam
Appanoose County Council of Churches Fall Meeting
The Appanoose County Council of Churches will meet at Udell s Woodell Brethren church on September 44 at 8 00 p m The host church will lead devotionals and serve refreshments In the social period in the fellowship hall The program will be by Cuffend Singley of Moulton Yowa about his recent Europe tour The church and its people of Appanoose county are welcome to attend
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Appanoose County
Church County Meeting Invites Ministers and Congregants
A county meeting invites ministers voting delegates and all church members to participate in discussions and decisions about the church and its program. The notice urges sharing the meeting and encourages broad church attendance.
NROTC Tests Open for December 14 Exam
Applications are available for the Navy's eighteenth annual NROTC qualification test, to be held December 14, 1963. Over 2000 young men may earn four years of college education as midshipmen in NROTC units at 52 colleges. Registration closes November 22. eligible male U S citizens 17 to 21 on June 30, 1964 may apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Horridge
Moravia
Homecoming at Miller Sunday draws many from near and far
Sunday was a beautiful day for the annual Miller homecoming with a picnic dinner and an afternoon program of musical numbers. Rev. York of Mark delivered a timely message. Attendees from multiple towns included Leslie Hughes of Berkley Michigan and many others from Seymour, Ottumwa, Unionville, Moravia, Centerville, Harvard, and Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
York
Mark
Leslie Hughes
Berkley
Mich
Cecil (Creech) Shifflett
Sigourney
P. H. Wood
Ottumwa
Jarold McCurdy
Ora Powell
Marilyn
Udell
Minnie Moffett
Rey
Lobb
Unionville
Carl Boyer
Mark Wilcox
Near Ash Grove
Percy Hughes
Evans
Iris Merritt
Seymour
Gwenn Kemple
Harvard
Richard Proctor
Linda
Freeman Johnson
Forrest Main
Clifford Caster
Moravia
Maggie Mitchel
Centerville
Margy York
John Kelley
Nellie Wiliams
Iva Strunk
Gerald Burton
Eleanor Miller
Lester Strunk
Beverly
Mary
Joan
John
Claude Paris
Wilbur Miller
Democratic club meets at Exline City Hall
The Democratic Womens club met at Exline City Hall on Tuesday evening September 10 for a regular meeting. Jessie Marie Steele district committee woman led a round table on the Ottumwa district meeting led by Lex Hawkins and invited locals to the October 8 gathering at Centerville Community Center to vote on proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Womens Club
Exline
Exline Hostess Serves Coffee and Cookies at Meeting
Attendees enjoyed coffee and homemade cookies served by the Exline hostess during the state organization gathering.
Legion Auxiliary Holds September Meeting in Unionville Iowa
The American Legion auxiliary met at the post home for their monthly gathering. With no president present, Mrs. Jay Oehler led, reports were given, and a school of instruction from Unionville was noted as attended by a Moravia delegation. The county meeting is set for October 4 at the Unionville Methodist church, with a covered dish provided by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Jay Oehler
Clifford Paxston
Unionville
Moravia
Methodist Church
Iowa
John Veach
Bertha Broshar
Glen VanDorin
Charles Coffin
Lester Sawyer
Mra. Paxston
Catie Whicker
Iconium Women Hold Regular Meeting at Church
The Iconium Methodist Church Women’s Society met Thursday August 29 at 1 30 pm. Mrs Elbert Moore led devotions and a lesson on race was read. Business was discussed, reports approved, and the next meeting set for September 19 due to Pancake day. District seminar at Russell on September 25 announced. Refreshments by Mrs Edward McCord and Mrs Leo Hoffman. Seventeen women and four children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Iconium Methodist Church
Elbert Moore
James Calhoun
Edward McCord
Russell
Leo Hoffman
Knights sponsor horse show and rodeo at Ottumwa
The Knights of Phythias Wapello lodge No. 12 host a horse show and rodeo at Hunt's Rodeo Arena three miles west of Ottumwa on Highway 15. Sept 21 at 7 30 and Sept 22 at 1 00 feature events including a wild cow race and various horse classes. A pony is given away with admission. A parade begins at Shafer Ice Plant at 2 30 Saturday en route to the arena. Rain dates are Sept 28 and 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of Phythias Wapello Lodge No. 12
Hunt
Ottumwa
Highway 15
Shafer Ice Plant
Rodeo Arena
Moravia Men Re-elected To R E C Directors
Three directors of the Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative were re-elected at the annual meeting here Friday. Lloyd Brown Lee La Rue and Leonard Vanée were named to represent Appanoose Lucas and Monroe Wapello and Marion counties. More than 800 members voted. Officers were re-elected: M. Leo Beary president Leonard Vance vice president Earl Boyer secretary Lloyd Brown treasurer. Morris Peterson won the top attendance prize an electric clothes dryer with many others receiving small appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Lloyd Brown
Rt. 2
Moravia
Appanoose County
Lee la Rue
Rt. 1
Chariton
Lucas County
Leonard Vanée
Rt. 8
Albia
Monroe
Wapello
Marion Counties
M. Leo Beary
Lovilia
Leonard Vance
Earl Boyer
Morris
Peterson
Blakesburg
B. F. Whitehead
John Shoviain
Melrose
Clarence Whitehead
Marion Bowers
Sewal
C. D. Irwin
John P. Baldwin
Mystic
Kenneth Fisher
Gaylord
McAnally
George E. Robinson
Julian Harrell
Michael Koffman
Paul Kittle
Russell
Noel Agan
Columbia
LeRoy Wilson
Edward McCord
Howard Besco
Fred Kauzlarich
Clover Leaf Club News Opens Fall Meeting at Vera Moore’s Home
Clover Leaf Club gathered September 4 at Vera Moore’s home for the first fall meeting. Members included Tarbell, Penfield, McAninch, Callen, Dicks, Moore, Spaur, Argo, and others. The club voted to meet monthly, Helen McAninch to host October 18, gifts were exchanged, Phyllis Spaur won a guessing game, and the afternoon ended with password games and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Vera Moore
Margaret Tarbell
Fern Penfield
Verna
Helen McAninch
Gilbert
Edith Callen
Sam
Glennie Dicks
Bill
Fanice
Suzanne Moore
DeWayne
Mabel Moore
Phyllis
Charley
Peggy Lou Spaur
Ernestine’ Argo
Elbert
Independent Pioneers Hold September 1963 Meeting
The Independent Pioneers met Wednesday September 11 1963 at John Curtis home. Minutes were read and approved no old business three new members joined Jan and Karen discussed meeting procedures Kenny asked questions on 4 H rules meeting closed with pledge to 4 H flag Next gathering set for Gary Longs home October 9 1963 Reporter Stephen Sulser
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regnar
Independent Pioneers
John Curtis
Jan
Karen
Kenny
Gary Long
Union Office Supplies Auction Notice
Adding machine rolls car bon papers typewriter ribbons rubber stamps pad ink duplicate money receipt books and miscellaneous office supplies offered by Union Office in a catalog style listing for sale.
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Union Office
Jerold Luse Wins Tractor Rodeo at Fall Festival
Jerold Luse won the tractor rodeo held Saturday during the Fall Festival marking his third straight victory. He also placed fifth in the state meet at the State Fair this fall. Kenny Brown finished second in Moravia with six contestants. Details were unavailable at press time. more next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerold Luse
Kenny Brown
Moravia
Union
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors September 3 1963
County records show the board discussing labor and procurement costs, coal bids, and budget items for Appanoose County. Names include Robert Cairns Dick Eaey Reno Faoro John Koziol Glenn Moore John Shonts and others with various labor and supply charges. The meeting approved coal contract bidding among DC Coal Shamrock Coal and New Gladstone Coal, and budget notes for welfare and road projects. The session adjourned after approving and noting actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cairns
Bor Cece Aid
Dick Eaey
Reno Faoro
Lal
John Koziol
Glenn Moore
John Shonts
Centerville National
Witdi
HG FO. A. B
H. G. Barats
Go “Reas
I. PB
Boapial “Bergice Inc
Cross & Blue Srield
Philips
den, of Co
Porter & Magnall Conatensuitie
Ana
Sawrel
Lester
Sayres
Geo
Ci & Bon
Elly On Co
Ley
Staley
Sunray
Ol'Co
Talbot Tabor
Aye Equipment Co
Jonnyon
L. H
Pale Tia W. H
Juasticy of Peace
Davure
Robert
L & W Construction Goa
L&w: Construction Co
Erg Pend
DeVora
Boner Ines Co Boer
Ang Perdue Peerly
Paul Callen
Mcintive
Thomas’. Com
Ling of
Oak St
la Range
Penterville
Towa
Tota
Centerville
Smith
Anna May
Orig
Eorezin
Johna
Appancose County Board of Supervisors
Bpecia
Beaugt Ae
Appanonas County
Board of Supervisors
Verl K. Farnaworth
DC Coal Co
Jerome
Town
Briamrock Coal Company
Iowa
New Gundatort Coal Company
Numa
Felker
Wood
DC Coal Company
Shamrock Coal Company
New Gladstone Coal Company
Appanoose County Board of Supervisors
Gail Felkner
Glen Johnson
Ralph O. Wool
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Appangose County
Legion Auxiliary
Iconium W
R.E.C
Clover Leaf Club News
Janice Moore
Margaret Tairbely
Phyllis Spaur
Stephen Sulser
the Board of Supervisors
Verl K. Farnsworth
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