Moravia Rainbow for Girls install new Worthy Advisor
Janice McDonough was installed as Worthy Advisor at a Moravia Rainbow for Girls ceremony in the Masonic Temple. Diane Kincade presided as retiring Worthy Advisor. attendees included Marilyn Turner, Janet Whitehead, plus relatives from Des Moines Centerville and Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Kincade
Moravia Rainbow For Girls
Janice McDonough
Moravia Rainbow Girls
Linda Jacobs
Centerville
Moravia
Sandra Whitehead
Miss
McDonough
Miss Turner
Steven Raymie
Mike Dayle
Mar 1Jorie French
Marybeth Johnson
Carole Adams
Hope
Edie Mullins
Linda Jones
Connie Boblenz
Carol ‘Mullins
Miss McDonough
Lester Brain
Richard Fetts
Masonic Lodge
Dick Johnson
Dewey Kincade
Des Moines
20th Century Club to Meet Oct 2
The first meeting of the year for the 20th Century club will be held Tuesday Oct 2 with a cooperative dinner at noon at the home of Mrs Ira Buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Ira Buyer
Visit notes from Cheyenne and Ottumwa families
Albert Lemaster of Cheyenne Wyoming visited last Wednesday with cousins Mrs. Harley Nisue Mrs. Theo Miller Mrs. Hugh McFaltridge Carl Tisue and Roy Argos. Lowell Van Dorin and family from Ottumwa spent Sunday with Leo Van Dorin and family. Mrs Elvie Bickford of Colton California was dinner guest Monday with Nancy and Leotus Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lemaster
Cheyenne
Wyo
Harley
Nisue
Theo Miller
Hugh McFaltridge
Carl Tisue
Roy Argos
Lowell van Dorin
Ottumwa
J. T. van Dorin
Leo van Dorin
Elvie Bickford
Colton
Calif
Nancy
Leotus Temple
Flight of the Stork welcomes David Roy Pettibone
Mrs. Jerry Pettibone and Dr. fir are proud to announce the birth of a son, David Roy, born Thursday morning September 20 at 12 11 at St. Joseph Hospital in Centerville. He weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Pettibone and Mrs. Mary Meadows. great grandmother. Welcomed by sister Peggy.
Watershed work begins in Moulton district
The Moulton Watershed project moves forward with brush removal at the B-2 site and earthmoving to start this week after a low bid of 29,382.89 by M. Richard Jones of Corydon for three grade stabilization structures and a fourth spread across nearby farms. U.S. Soil Conservation Service oversees planning, with local farmers steering administration and contract funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
W. “Cliff” Singley
Appanoose County
M. Richard Jones
Corydon
Farmi
Lowell Young
Hardy Winans
Glen Jacobs
Bobby Spurgeon
J. Lloyd Black
Doyle Anderson
Bobby Spureon
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Singley
Soil Conservation District
Soil District
Kingery Reunion Held in Indiana at Boone Grove Home
Mr and Mrs David F Kingery of Boone Grove Indiana hosted a family reunion September 15 and 16 with many relatives gathering from Grand Rapids Michigan Highland Indiana Ottumwa Iowa West Hampton Beach New York Gary Indiana and Chicago Illinois All were present except son Clayton who vacationed in Tennessee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Kingery
Boone Grove
Indiana
David W. Kingery
Grand Rapids
Mich
Joe la Manita
Highland
Ind
Howard Saner
Bill Kingery
Robert Tinsley
Steve
Dixie
Judy
Rodger
Ottumwa
Ivan Kingery
Diana
Sandy
Rex Kingery
Douglas
Thomas
Minetta
West Hampton Beach
New York
Donald Bell
Dennis
Allen
Glenda
Jerry
Glen Kingery
Gary
Robert Kingery
Rosa
Bobby
Patty
Lori
Linda
Susie
Clayton
Chicago
Tennessee
Surprise Birthday Supper for Sonny Walker
Sonny Walker came home Friday from school to a party of ten boys who helped celebrate his 16th birthday with donuts a treasure hunt active games and a birthday supper of hamburgers french fries and candy bars Gifts of pop and popcorn followed as guests left late in the evening Present were Larry Grinstead Charles Van De Pol Philip Wright Larry Woodward Eugenie Daniels Lora Hiat and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Walker
Larry Grinstead
Charles van de Pol
Philip Wright
Larry Woodward
Eugenie Daniels
Lora
Dinner honors out of town guests at CO-OP Legion meeting
A cooperative dinner at the Legion home honored Albert Lemaster of Cheyenne Wyoming and Elva Bickford of Colton California. Grace was given by Mrs. Bickford, the oldest family member, with social time and pictures including a group shot of Mrs. Bickford age 91 and young Alan Tisue age 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lemaster
Cheyenne
Wyo
Elva Bickford
Colton
Calif
Legion Home
Grace
Harley ‘Sisue
James Nash
Beverly
Terry
Edna Nash
Des, Moines
Roy Argo
Dennis
Gerald
Curl Tisue
Wayne
Gary
Alan
Brian
Ray Chance
Sharon
Steven
Lovilia
Udell Folks Attend Conference in Lenark NL
Mr and Mrs Ora Powell and Zola Saum traveled to Lenark NL Thursday to attend Brethren church conference. Powell party returned Saturday morning and other relatives joined later, with multiple local families visiting, staying, and sharing meals. Visitors included Chester and Ruth Zook from McLouth Kan and extended to Minnie Moffatt, Ollie Moffatt, and other area residents through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Powell
Zola Saum
Hinegardner
Léenark
Powell
Lennark
Lawrence Powell
Charlotte
Alvin Spring
Gloria
Sherry
Ronnie
Linda Burger
Doyle Spring
David
Elaine Bronson
Kenny Selix
Minnie Moffatt
Ollie Moffatt
Min= Moffatt
Day of Prayer at EUB Church Observed Wednesday
The Denominational Day of Prayer of the E U B church will observe this service Wednesday Oct 3 at the local church. The service precedes World Communion Sunday on Oct 7. Theme is When You Pray and is sponsored by the Women's Society of World Service. Mrs J A Ogden will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B
Women’s Society of World Service
J. A. Ogden
Miss Coulson Named New Librarian at Moravia Library
Miss Mabel Coulson was appointed librarian of the Moravia public library at the town council meeting, filling the vacancy from Mrs Charles Coffin. She begins Saturday Oct. 6. The library has a long history, moving locations and updating facilities since its founding, with renovations underway and books and magazines on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Coulson
Moravia
Charles Coffin
Voi
Tyon
Gardner
L'Akima
Wash
Mas McCrory
Sunnyslope
Ottumwa
Coffin
Local family visits and guests across towns
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Woodward and family spent Sunday with the Overturfs in Burlington. Vicky Lockman stayed with her grandparents in Unionville. The Lockmans and Judy visited. Mrs. Leanore Haines of Bloomfield dined with her sister the Sawyers. J R Hoyer and family from Hillsboro visited Bloomfield. R R Pennington was in Bloomfield for a check up and eye treatment for his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Woodward
Ron
Georgie
Ronald Overturf
Pam & Greg
Burlington
Vicky Lockman
John Romans
Unionville
Billy Lockman
Judy
Leanore Haines
Bloomfield
Lester Sawyer
J. R. Hoyer
Hillsboro
R. R. Pennington
Local residents host or visit over weekend in Udell and Knoxville
Monday supper guests at Lionel Spring home included Mr and Mrs Barl Kelley who plan to move to the Leslie Potter property soon. Wednesday morning callers were Mrs Joe Moore and Linda at Harold Springs. Sunday afternoon visits involved Mr and Mrs Lloyd Se lix Mr and Mrs Elmer Seilx at the Francis Selix home. Knoxville dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Lionel Spring and Darlene Mr and Mrs Lloyd Se lix of Udell and Carol Slay of Lovilla who later visited Ms Orval McCoy in Lovilla. David and Douglas Powell spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Elschlager in Centerville. Glenn Matthews and sons attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sam Andrews in Cedar Rapids, former Udell residents and sister of Erna Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Lovilla
Orval McCoy
David
Douglas Powell
Elmer Elschlager
Centerville
Glenn Matthews
Cedar Rapids
Sam Andrews
Udell
Glenn
Erna Matthews
Moravia Antiquity Lodge to Convene October Meeting
A regular meeting of Moravia Antiquity Lodge A F and A M will be held Monday night October 1 at 7 30 PM. Worshipful Master will report on grand lodge proceedings. All members are urged to attend. Robert Polts WM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
E T C Club Meets With Mr Herbert Megrew
The first fall meeting of the year of the E T C club was hosted by president Mrs Herbert Megrew at her home. Roll call was Circus Days. After business, rock was played. Prizes went to Mrs Gerald Morgan and Mrs Leonard Palmer, with Mrs Palmer winning the door prize. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C
Herbert Megrew
Gerald Morgan
Leonard Palmer
Palmer
Educational Development Tests At MHS
Iowa tests of education and development were given at MHS over three days this week under Principal Guthrey. The tests measure current learning status and reasoning ability, providing growth data for students, teachers, and counselors. Results will be shared with parents in a few weeks, with interpretable scores and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Guthrey
Centerville Pancake Day Parade Opens with Moravia Band
Centerville hosts a fall one day celebration with free pancakes today. Moravia schools are closed and buses do not run. Moravia band marches in the Centerville parade this afternoon. Two Moravia high students, Joyanne Vincent and Lorraine Walker, compete in the pancake day beauty contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Moravia
Joyanne Vincent
Lorraine Walker
Layette Shower Honors Annette VanDorin
A layette shower for Annette Colleen VanDorin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvan VanDorin, was hosted Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs John Veach and Mary K. Guests, including neighbors Mrs Richard Veach and Jo Eleen, enjoyed gifts and refreshments provided by Mrs John Veach Mrs Zell Callen Mrs Art Fox and Mrs Curtis Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Colleen VanDorin
Sylvan VanDorin
John Veach
Mary K
VanDorin
Zell Callen
Art Fox
Curtis Burton
Richard Veach
Jo Eleen
Rebekahs to Host Guest Night October 8
Moravia Rebekah lodge met with Mrs Raymond Charity presiding. Plans were made for a guest night on October 8 and a dinner for the Booster Club on October 11. Food committee reported a menu and refreshments included jello salad crackers and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Raymond Charity
Booster Club
Gerald Morgan
Cecil Schrodt
Supper guests and visits span several towns
Residents hosted and visited by neighbors include Perry Boyer of Seattle and the Weathers of Florida, with evangelistic plans in near future. Other guests were John Sullivan from Bell Garden and Maude Coltrain, plus Mussy, Witlet, Grimes, and Allen families. Ken Ellison, Keith Sawvel, Jimmie Sawvel, Carol Adams, and Billy Lockman families were among recent visitors as local ties and travel continue. AnAuxiliary rummage and food sale is planned for Sept. 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boyer
Perry Boyer
Seattle
Wash
Craig Weathers
Taveres
Fla
Forrest Moffitt
Alice McDanel
Centerville
Earl Boyer
Weathers
Chicago
John Sullivan
Bell Garden
Calif
Maude Coltrain
Frank Musick
Helen Witlet
Allen Grimes
Chariton
Roy Ellison
Beloxi
Miss
Kenny Ellison
Kenny
Air Force
Keith Sawvel
Aspen
Colo
Lester Sawvel
Jimmie Sawvel
Newton
Sawvel
Carol Adams
Unionville
Billy Lockman
Cliff Burger
Yvonne
Billy
Frances Burton
Mediapolis
Kenneth Free
Flora Jones
G. Hawk
J.T. van Dorin
Ray McCloud
Charles Coffin
Monroe County Hospital
Albis
Janie Ward
Dennis Kelly
Local farmers thank volunteers for hay harvest aid
Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy express gratitude to Wayne Clark Earl Rowley Carl VanZante Cyril McDanel Harald Mason and Bob Kehrberg for mowing and bailing their hay last week. The note reflects appreciation from the Murdy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Clark
Earl Rowley
Carl VanZante
Cyril McDanel
Harald Mason
Bob Kehrberg
Wendell Murdy
Local visits and family events update in Centerville
Mr and Mrs Billy Lockman and daughters visited at the Raymond Lockman home. Judy stayed with grandparents. Floyd Lemaster from Albin Wyoming visited for a few days. Pelating as EBM Rre noted on Auxiliary Surface and a food sale set for Saturday September 29 from 11 00 to 4 00. Earl Wayland from Davenport visited Sunday to Tuesday with sister in law Mrs Tdy Mangle. Maurice Walter and daughters attended the funeral of grandmother Alice Nash 98 at Miller Wherle funeral home Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Lockman
Raymond Lockman
Judy
Floyd Lemaster
Albin
Wyo
Pelating
Earl Wayland
Davenport
Tdy Mangle
Maurice Walter
Alice Nash
Miller- Wherle Funeral Home
Centerville
School Community Association Holds First Meeting of Year
The first SCA meeting of the school year was held Monday at the high school with newly elected officers in charge. Rev Lavern Smith led the invocation, and officers outlined committee duties. A clothing drive and civil defense course were discussed, plus a glasses project approved. Life saving demonstration by 4-H members Joanne Main and Becky Wilson, plus choral numbers, faculty introductions, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Community Association
Lavern Smith
Larry Brooks
A. R. Fenton
Joanne Main
Becky Wilson
Unionville
Guthrey
Stone
Auxiliary Rummage Sale Planned to Close Year
The American Legion Auxiliary chapter under Mrs. Larry Brooks plans a rummage and food sale this Saturday as part of a year end drive to recruit new members and support veterans families. The group focuses on aiding veterans, supporting children, and community improvement through patriotic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Larry Brooks
America
Fairview School Plans Homecoming October 7
The Fairview school will hold a homecoming eight miles east of Moravia on October 7. A basket dinner at noon invites all former teachers pupils and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Moravia
Fences at Moore and Dicks Farms Cut Near Iconium
Fences at Elbert Moore and Sons Farms east of Iconium were cut Tuesday morning with different patterns along the Moore property. DeWayne and Bill Moore estimate nearly 1000 dollars for new wire and fence replacement after hogs escaped. The Moores had recently sold a load of hogs at a Centerville market, a possible motive for the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Moore
Iconium
Moore Farm
Moores
Centerville
Paul Dicks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rainbow Girls
Kingery
Dewey Houser
Merle Houser
Beacon
Joe Moore
Margaret Bronson
Leslie
Kathy
H. B. Spring
Roger Selix
Chester Zook
Earl
Ruth Zook
McLouth
Kan
Ora Powells
E.U
Miss Coulson
Mental State
E.T.C. Club
MR. Herbert Megrew
MHS
Layette
Annette van Dorin
Rebekahs
Aie
Fairview School
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