MHS Class of 40 Years Ago Has Reunion Here Saturday
The 1927 class held a 40th reunion at the elementary school Saturday with 48 attendees and a memorial for Fern Humphrey McMullins. A cooperative picnic followed Sunday in the park. many members traveled from across Iowa and California to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Jon
Arthur Stanley
Fern
Humphrey) McMullins
Melvin Goeldner
Osceola
Art
Ruth Waugh
Keith
Evelyn Mitchem
Thompson
Marshalltown
Allan Ballard
West Union
Ruth Moon
Thanks for Calls and Plant From Golden Links Class
Mrs. Elsie Long thanks everyone for calls cards and the potted plant from the Golden Links Sunday School class. The gifts were greatly appreciated.
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Golden Links
Co op Re Elects Local Directors at Large Meeting
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative held its annual meeting at the high school gym Saturday with about 1,200 attendees. Moravia locals Carl Van Zante and Earl Boyer were re elected to three year terms on the board. Howard Vincent of Russell also re elected. Officers chosen: Lloyd Brown president, Earl Boyer vice president, D Reo Bryant secretary, Jesse Alley treasurer. Prizes awarded included a Hotpoint dishwasher to Raymond J Leonard and a Speed Queen dryer to Arthur L Stewart. several others won small appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kolling
Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative
Moravia
Carl van Zante
Earl Boyer
Howard Vincent
Russell
Lloyd Brown
D. Reo Bryant
Numa
Jesse Alley
Sewal
Raymond J. Leonard
Rt. 2
Cincinnati
Arthur L. Stewart
Rt. 1
Mystic
Arthur Andrews
John Baldwin
Harley Bennett
Melrose
Daniel Christy
Robert Crall
Emory Kehrberg
Guy Lathem
Jim Montgomery
Corydon
Robert Rogers
Albia
Ben Thomas
Centerville
Clell van Dorin
Nellie Williams
Keith Gladfelder Undergoes Appendectomy in Albia
Keith Gladfelder underwent an appendectomy Saturday afternoon at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. The community thanks Turner Lumber Yard for lending their building to construct floats for the Fall Festival parade. Local clubs and groups involved include the Methodist Church, Garden Club, Rainbow Girls, and Mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Gladfelder
Monroe County
Albia
Turner Lumberyard
FL. A. E.U.B
Lige Hollingshead
Jack Firkins
Centerville
Rev
Fritz
Moulton
Methodist
Nancy Klampe
Dean Easter
Dean Tomlin
Larry Smith
Nazarene Young People’s
Hayden
Dayton
Miller
Kooi
Reno
Garden Club
Zell Callen
Band Mothers Club
Mabel Moore
Moravia Hires New MHS Coach and Science Teacher
Moravia school contracts with Lewis Walker to join the high school faculty. He will coach boys athletics and teach high school science. Walker is from Ottumwa and a Parsons College graduate, in his first year of teaching. Robert Hostetler transfers from high school science to junior high science, remaining at the elementary building until the junior high addition is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia School
Lewis Walker
Scout Pack 49 Meeting Invites Parents And Boys
Cub Scout Pack 40 will meet at 7:00 p.m. next Thursday night September 28 in the Methodist church basement. Parents and boys interested in Cub Scouting are invited to attend. Boys must have reached their eighth birthday or entered third grade this fall to be eligible to join.
Local families visit during weekend festival
Des Moines couple Mr and Mrs Walter Beck and son Jonathan visited Mrs Beck’s parents Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry. Albia residents Mr and Mrs Francis Cleair called. Monmouth Iowa’s Mr and Mrs Carl Pence and daughter spent the weekend with sister Mrs Paul Spencer and relatives and attended the Fall Festival. Monroe couple Mr and Mrs Paul Miller and daughter Pat along with Miss Alice Peterson of Washington DC spent Saturday with sisters Mrs Mina Dowd and Mrs Ina Miller and attended the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Beck
Jonathan
Des Moines
Marshall Perry
Francis Cleair
Albia
Carl Pence
Monmouth
Iowa
Paul Spencer
Paul Miller
Monroe
Pat
Alice Peterson
Washington D. C
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Card of Thanks for Kind Deeds After Husband’s Illness
Margaret Van Dalen expresses gratitude for the kindness shown by relatives friends schoolmates and Sunday school classmates during her husband’s illness and loss. The message thanks those who offered support and memorialized the occasion.
Aleta Marie John son to wed James Findlay Jr
Engagement announced for Aleta Marie John son of Mr and Mrs Herschel John son and James Findlay Jr of Plainfield TH. Bride-elect is Moravia Community High School graduate class of 1963 and Iowa State University May 1967. Fiance in the Air Force stationed at Kelly AFB San Antonio Texas recently returned from overseas duty in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Herschel Johnson
Aleta Marie
James Findlay
James Findlay Jr
Plainfield, TH
Moravia Community
Food stamp info session on September 28 in Moravia
Lawrence R. Laberten will speak at the Moravia Community Action Center in Legion Hall to explain food stamp eligibility and answer questions on September 28, 1967 at 1 30 p.m.
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Lawrence R. Laberten
Moravia
September Birthday Party at Community Action Center
A September birthday party is set at Legion Hall Community Action Center on September 28 at 1 30 p m for all who have birthdays this year. Hosts are center directors Margaret Tarbell and Gladys Harsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Action Center
Legion Hall
Margaret Tarbell
Gladys Harsh
Don West graduates from officers course at Goodfellow AFB
Lt. Don West graduated from the Signals Intelligence Officers Course at Goodfellow Air Force Base San Angelo Texas on September 12. He and Mrs. West are visiting relatives in the area and will depart October 4 for Eulemendorf Base Anchorage Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don West
Good Fellow Air Force Base
San Angelo
Texas
Mrs. West
Eulemendorf
Anchorage
Alaska
Curg McCoy Undergoes Major Surgery Monday
Curg McCoy of Murayia entered 81 Josephs hospital in Centerville Sunday and submitted to major surgery on Monday.
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Curg McCoy
Murayia
81. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Change of Address Notice From Military Personnel
Pel. Jerald G and Hy ty report a change of address due to service. The notice notes new contact details for the service member stationed at a U S base, with references to New Mexico and related military postings.
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Pel
Jerald G
Bubleng
Bublenz
Satiha Base
Mexico
Thanking Those Who Remembered the Wards
A note of gratitude for visits and flowers received at Monroe County Hospital ward rooms. The giver, June Suitivider, expresses appreciation for the thoughtful gestures and support.
Moravia Triumphs 5-4 In Sectional Baseball Play
Moravia high school beat Ot tumwa Walsh 5-4 to avenge two prior losses. Danny McCrory fueled the win with a 2-base hit in the fourth that plated Gary Tisue and Bob Hiatt, while Chuck Moore cleared the bases with a two-base hit in the sixth, scoring three. George Woodward struck out 21 while allowing five hits. Wayne Tisue caught. Moravia set to face Moulton in sectional finals, delayed by rain. girls action begins next week.
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Moravia
Ottumwa Walsh
Danny McCrory
Gary Tisue
Bob Hiatt
Chuck Moore
MHL
George Woodward
Wayne Tisue
Moulton
Fox Valley
Milton
Rites Friday For Lee Allen Hiatt
Funeral service held at Grace Methodist Church Moravia for Lee Allen Hiatt born August 20 1955 Centerville died September 13 1967 at home in Douglas Township at age 12 years 24 days. Survived by parents Kenneth and Flora Hiatt and brothers Donald Leroy and John Lora. Interment Hillcrest cemetery. Gratitude to friends. memorials and meals gratefully noted.
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Grace Methodist
Wesley Chapel
Donald Leroy
John Lora
DeSoto
Kansas
L. C. Beagle
Ottumwa
Iowa
Louella Chomwell
Belfflower
California
Pearl Black
Wesley Chapel Church
T. D. Hersey
Hillcrest Cemetery
Rynearson Dies in Mauston Wisconsin
Mrs. Emma Hayward received word of the death of her brother in law Harry Rynear son of Mauston Wisconsin. He passed away Sunday and funeral services were held Wednesday at Mauston.
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Emma Hayward
Harry Rynear
Mauston
Wisc
67 Fall Festival Tractor Pulls Draw Crowds
Forty-one tractors took part in the festival tractor pulling contest with classes from 4,500 to 12,000 pounds. Winners included Lawrence Dommerist and Max Leffler in lighter classes, Don Chicker ing and Bob Chicker ing in hot rod, and Nick Carter leading in the 12,000 pound class. FFA members assisted with setup, scoring, and weigh-in as crowds enjoyed parades, floats, bands, and judging across multiple divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Dommer
Max Leffler
Robert Sheldonard
Homer Rysdain
Blakesburg
Ist
Doug Faber
Terry Proctor
Centerville
Delmar Dowd
Larry Dayton
FFA
Bobby Self
Dave Harrington
Mike Grinstead
Rick Johnson
Ron Stocker
Chuck Moore
Bruce Bardwell
Jerry Proctor
Ron Sheldon
Dean Tomlin
Jonnie Fetters
Kenny Stocker
Nona C. Dicks Rites Held In Iowa Home
Nona C. Dicks born June 7 1893 in Oklahoma died September 14 1967 at her home near Iconium Iowa age 74. Memorial service was Sept 17 1967 at 2 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Rev L B Deedrick officiating burial in Iconium cemetery. Survived by husband Merle E. Dicks four children and four stepchildren, sisters, 22 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
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Nona . Dicks
Oklahoma
Isom and
Cynthia Ann Kegley Grubb
Iconium
Methodist Church
Iowa
Edwards
Merle E. Dicks
Mable Burton
Seattle
Wash
Mae Sheldon
Davenport
Roy Yonts
Minneapolis
Gladys White
Canton
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Rev. L. B. Deedrick
Family thanks for sympathy and road help after bereavement
The Merle Dicks Family expresses gratitude for cards, food and kindness received during their bereavement. They also thank the Board of Supervisors for assisting in making the road passable.
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Board of Supervisors
Merle Dicks
James Wilson Returns Home From Ottumwa Hospital
James Wilson, once a patient at Ottumwa hospital, was brought to his home west of Moravia on Saturday to recuperate from a skin graft on his foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Ottumwa Hospital
Moravia
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Dennis Underwood
A Sunday afternoon bridal shower honored Mrs. Dennis Underwood, the former Linda Stapp, at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Amoss with her daughter Kathryn assisting. Guests admired gifts as refreshments were served, following the couple’s Sept. 2 Burlington wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Underwood
Lawrence Amoss
Kathryn
Linda Stapp
Burlington
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H. E. Smith
Art Moon
Mildred Whicker
Faye Leonard
Marjorie Kennedy
Helen Homerin
Ruth Boyer
Lester Smith
Bert Turner
Mary Boller
Francis Oehler
Curtis Tomlin
Oswald Rowe
Beulah Gibbs
Doris Long
Louisa Turner
Amber Stanley
Mary Wallis
Oza Freeman
Mary Pence
Zelda Geis
Beryl Funkhouser
Ellen Paxston
Emmett Derby
Dorin Wailes
Mrs. Elsie Long
Co-op
Scout Pack
Margaret van Dalen
Moravia Garden Club
Walsh
Lee Allen Hiatt
Lee Allen
Kenneth Hialt
Harry Rynearson
Adda
Sharon ‘Tibball
Dorothy Boyer
Selma Caster
Grace Kincade
Pearl Shahan
Sam Dicks
Grace Luse
Grace Veach
Lela Lambertz
Pearl Woodward
Sondra Ferry
Ray Harrison
Fanchen Millemon
Thelma Clark
Lee Tadlock
Adda Long
Elsie Adams
Doris Wilson
Flora Phillips
Leona Hayes
Nona C. Dicks
Avera
Wising
Ray Avera
Donald
Sallie
Annette
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