County ASC Committee Elects for Appanoose Township Areas
The Appanoose county ASC town ship committees named a county committee for the coming year led by George Lane with Joe Beer as vice chairman and Keith Deah) of Udell as the third member. First alternate Mardell White and second alternate Fred Horn of Moulton. The committee meets October 2 to organize and prepare for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
ASC
Centerville
George Lane
Joe Beer
Lincoln Township
Keith Deah
Udell
Mardell White
Fred Horn
Moulton
Bellair
Theodore Broshar
Raymond V. Powers
Leon D. Kauzlarich
Robert Clark
Steve Starcevich
Caldwell
Clell F. Foster
Irmel L. Terry
Donald L. Haines
Larry Drake
Pete Miller
Chariton
Clark Hellyer
Gerald Rinehart
V. C
Virsil) Kaster
Donald ©. Whitehead
Dean C. Tomlin
Douglas Doyle E. Hampton
L. Virgil Dooley
Claude Seals
Everette Hornaday
Union
Lee Tadlock
Donald W. Rhee
L. Burdette Ward
Gaylord Main
Lester Strunk
Vermillion
Kermit Strickler
H. Foster, Jr
Kermit Kincade
John E. Broshar
Donald Clark
Walout
Mariel L. White
Clifford H. Walker
Chas. J. Wakefield, Jr
Bil C. Long
James Mf
Donalds
Ws. Kirby
Ross
Donald Houser
Probasco
Henry Benzce Wells
Frederick Horn
Leland
Davis
John Baxter
John P. Appler
Robert S. Newcomer
County 4-H Award Night Set for Oct 31 at Church
Appanoose County 4-H will hold its annual awards event Tuesday October 31 in the Christian church basement. About four hundred attended last year. A cooperative supper will be served with coffee and milk funded by the county 4-H fund. Many awards will be presented including Chicago trip, conservation, purebred gilt, Mo Tavia, and Mystic prizes, plus medals and trophies donated by sponsors. Special honors go to the top reporters and adults named honorary members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose 4-H
Christian Church
Appanoose County 4H Fund
Four-H
Mo Tavia
Appanoose County
C. B. DePuy
Rebekah To Serve Booster Club Supper
Moravia Rebekah lodge met with Mrs Mettie Roland presiding. Members will serve the booster club supper on Thursday Oct 12 with Mrs Ivan Harsh as committee chair. Initiation planned at next meeting. Refreshments served by Mrs Cecil Schrodt and Mrs Harold Hudgens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Mettie Roland
Ivan Harsh
Cecil Schrodt
Harold Hudgens
Regular Meeting Notice at Antiquity Lodge
Antiquity Lodge announces a regular meeting on Monday evening October 2 inviting all members and visitors. Cari Hiatt W M presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
Cari Hiatt
W.M
Blue Front Homecoming Held Sunday
The Blue Front rural school homecoming drew over one hundred attendees for a basket dinner and fellowship at the Moravia Legion hall due to cold weather. Seven former teachers from the northwest country school attended, including Eva Hiatt and Hazel Hellyer, while the eldest pupil, Mrs. C. W. Moore of Ottumwa, celebrated her 90th birthday. Gifts were given to Hiatt and Moore, with many visitors traveling from Wyoming, Chicago, and various Iowa towns to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Front
Legion Home
Moravia
Eva Hiatt
Louie Mason Darland
Oskaloosa
Helen McCloud Homeline
Albia
Ida Patricks Mangle
Clover Leaf Meeting At Callen Home
Clover Leaf club met with Edith and Gilbert Callen on September 20 for a noon chicken dinner. Attendees included Bill, Phyllis and Charley Billpaur, Paul and Phyllis Dicks, Truxton and Glennie Dicks, Wayne, Doris, Joyce and Carol Christy, Vera and Elbert Moore, Pearle Free, Verda Argo, Verna McAninch, Fern Penfield, Mildred Tarbell, plus the hosts. Day’s work involved shelling beans, embroidery, and visiting. Next meeting set with Vera Moore on October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Edith
Gilbert Callen
Bill
Phyllis
Charley Billpaur
Paul
Phyllis Dicks
Truxton
Glennie Dicks
Wayne
Doris
Joyce
Carol Christy
Vera
Elbert Moore
Pearle Free
Verda Argo
Verna McAninch
Fern Penfield
Mildred Tarbell
Gilbert
Edith Callen
Vera Moore
Main Cousins Reunion Brings Long Lost Family Together
Mrs. Birdie Mein spent Saturday night at the Frank Houser home near Centerville. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Houser, Mrs. Main and Mrs. Paul Boyer of Loveland joined a reunion of cousins at Rena C. Hiatt's home in Atlanta, with many Main and Hiatt descendants present. The gathering marked the first such reunion in years and was described as a very pleasant time recalling old memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Mein
Frank Houser
Centerville
Neal Main
Lewis Main
E. A. McCartie
Warren Deskin
Robert
Carol
Howard Gladhill
Donald and
Lloyd
Leola Bogeart
Caroline Elpine
Lee Main
E. L. Main
Artie Loumaster
Clara Corbin
Rena Hiatt
Erpent Arp
Harley Hiatt
Terry
Twyla
Gerald Corbin
Pete Nickell
Cathy
Flora Main Hiatt
C. F. Houser
Paul Boyer
Birdie Main
R. F. Main
John Callen
Alva Histt
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
Ralph Freeman
Oskaloosa
Howard Evans
Cindy
Waterloo
Zell Callen
Lelia Spencer
John Spencer
Paul Spencer
Ralph Davis
Albia
Charley Tyrrel
Detroit
Mich
Donnie Burton
Des Moines
Ralph Robinson
Wayne Caster
Chugwater
Wyo
Mirs
Luther Caster
Elvin Stocker
Bill
Johnny Irelan
Clara l Irelan
Mettie Roland
Irelan
Bloomfield
Ralph Davin
Jack McDonough
Guy Argo
Harold Hawk
Roy Argo
Maple Room
Knoxville
al Schaeffer
Venice
Leonard Palmer
Moulton
Eric Main
Betty
Helma Tisue
E. G. Hawk
Ray McCloud
Ted Campbell
J. T. van ‘Dorin
Monroe ‘County Hospital
0. G. Woodward
Wm. Woodward
LaVern Smith
John Wilson
Georgie
Cody
Glen VanDorin
Glen
Lillian Millemion
Moravia High School
Carrie Boyer
Carl Stocker
Leslie Woodward
Beryl Kehrberg
Kingsley
Donald Herbold
Holly
Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Fair Slated for Oct 3
Monroe Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Holiday Fair on Tuesday evening, Oct 3, to raise funds. Visitors can donate and purchase from booths featuring baked goods, canned items, vegetables, flower bulbs, jewelry, handmade crafts, and a white elephant auction. A penny pitch, ring pitch, weight guessing, and cake walk are planned, with a barn dinner from 5:30 to 7:00. Tickets cost $1.25 for adults and 75 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Hospital
White Elephant
Art Fox
Paul Broshar
Sylvan van Dorin
Junior Scott To Enter Army In October
Junior Scott employed at Turner and Son will report October 1 in Des Moines for induction into the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Scott
ARMY
Turner and Son
Des Moines
Claudia Boyer Breaks Leg at Nursing Home
Claudia Boyer sister of Mrs. H G Broshar fell and broke her leg last Saturday Sept 16. She was taken to hospital from the rest home where she had been confined six weeks after a series of strokes. Cards may be sent to her daughter Mrs Verle Chambers 14891 So Yorba Tustin Calif
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Boyer
H. G. Broshar
Verle Chambers
Yorba
Tustin
Calif
Local Legion Auxiliary Meeting Attended by Area Group
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt and Mrs. Larry Brooks along with Mrs. Lester Brain Mrs. Gerald Morgan and Mrs. J B Oehler attended the county American Legion and auxiliary meeting at Moulton Christian church Friday evening. Brain is county auxiliary president Morgan county secretary Brooks and Oehler delegates from the local unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hiatt
Larry Brooks
Lester Brain
Gerald Morgan
J. B. Oehler
American Legion and Auxiliary
Moulton Christian Church
Brain
Morgan
Brooks
Oehler
County action in research program notes Iowa TB study
Appanoose county Tuberculosis and Health Association provided fifty dollars this year for Iowa research on tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. The funds go entirely to Iowa projects, including four at the State University of Iowa and a Des Moines continuation study. Mrs. E A Larsen cited the daily state TB rate and urged accelerated medical and social research, especially on drug resistant strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Iowa
E. A. Larsen
State University of Iowa
Des Moines
Larsen
Mrs. Lathen Hosts E T C Club Meeting
Mrs Frank Lathen welcomed English T C Club members Thursday afternoon Sept 21 for the first meeting of the club year Roll call highlighted Fall Festival entertainment was led by Mrs Leonard Palmer who also received the door prize Refreshments concluded the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lathen
E.T.C
Gerald Morgan
Leonard Palmer
Appanoose 4-H Election Set for October 11
Appanoose county 4-H officers seek positions as candidates from various clubs. The event includes a chili supper, a talk by Miss Pat Kelsey on a Netherlands trip with slides, and installation after the election at 6 45 p m in the Agricultural Building. About 75 expected, with last year attendance around 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Donald West
Joseph Hammond
Marvin Lindley
Kenneth Martin
Ronald Turk
Steve Starcevich
Virgil Dooley
Pat Kelsey
Mahaska County
Netherlands
Christian Church Ladies Aid Dinner Menu
The ladies aid of the Christian church will serve dinner Wednesday Oct 4. The menu lists roast beef with brown gravy mashed potatoes green beans turnips apple salad sliced tomatoes hot rolls tea and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Big Centerville Pancake Day Parade and Queen Crown
Today in Centerville a large pancake day celebration draws thousands weather permitting. The parade starts at 1 pm with Moravia high school band, followed by afternoon and evening entertainment, a 7 pm stage show, and a queen crowning at 9:15 pm. Moravia entries include Judy VanDorin Joyce Walter and Virginia Strong. Judy and Joyce are Moravia seniors, Virginia works at Iowa Southern Utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Moravia
Judy VanDorin
Glen VanDorin
Joyce Walter
Loren Walter
Virginia Strong
Fred Strong
Judy
Joyce
Virginia
Iowa Southern Utilities Office
Fourth District Meeting of Iowa Women’s Clubs in Bloomfield
The Fourth District of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs will meet October 4, 1961 at the Bloomfield Methodist church. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The program features Girl Scout Troop 160 presenting colors, Congressman John KyL speaking on Applying Our Talents, and Mrs. Lloyd Thurston addressing These Changing Times. Delegates from Appanoose County and several local clubs will attend, with noon luncheon reservations due by Sept 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District of Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Methodist Church
Bloomfield
Iowa
Girl Scout Troop 160
John Kyl
Lloyd Thurston
Lf.w.c
Mt. Ayr
L. L. Fry
Corydon
Appanoose County
Federated Clubs
Carl Weber
Udell
Fred Davis
Unionville
James Redford
Centerville
Alpha Study Club
Grace Radford
Cultus Club
Moulton
Duane Watkins
Outlook Club
James Milani
Utopian Club
R. D. Bell
Woman's Club
Laverne Howard
Y. W. Study Club
Jerome
Joe Beer
Alpha Delphian
Friday Club
Davis County
C. Kenneth Anderson
Bloomfield Ave
Class of 1916 Moravia High School Reunion
Moravia high school class of 1916 held a reunion at Towers Lanes Albia on Sept 17 with six of twelve members present. Two deceased and two absent sent letters. Fred Johnson Washington and Fern Selby Handy Los Angeles were noted survivors. After dinner attendees visited Mr and Mrs Chester Woodcock in Albia to reminisce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Towers Lanes
Albia
Fred Johnson
State of Washington
Fern Selby Handy
Los Angeles
Calif
Chester Woodcock
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Jim Broshar
Waterloo
Ivan Broshar
Frank Wilson
Lee Hiatt
Moravia
Thankful note to clergy and friends from Ruby Davis
Ruby Davis thanks Rev Whitenack Rev Thomas and everyone for prayers cards flowers gifts and kindness shown during hospital stay and after returning home in a heartfelt message of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Whitenack
Rev. Thomas
Ruby Davis
Hazel Tucker Admitted At Iowa City Hospital
Former Moravia resident Mrs Hazel Tucker is a patient at Iowa City Hospital seeking contacts from friends and neighbors. She previously lived on the M H Johnson farm now with the Dick Johnson family and will move soon to Mathias at 500 East Hempstead Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Tucker
Moravia
Iowa City
M. H. Johnson
Dick Johnson
Mathias
East Hempstead
Fairfield
Iowa
S C A Meeting Held at School Gym
The first S C A meeting was held Monday Sept 25 in the high school gym with Rev Deedrick giving the invocation. Mrs Wm Woodward presided as president over the business meeting. Fenton discussed the text work books and school policies. A girls trio Janet Smith Judy Woodward Janet Hartington with Sandra Whitehead sang two numbers. Principal Guthrey introduced the high school faculty and Lay presented the elementary faculty. Horridge spoke on guidance counseling and future plans. Refreshments were served by the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.A
Deedrick
Wm. Woodward
Fenton
Janet Smith
Judy Woodward
Janet Hartington
Sandra Whitehead
Guthrey
Lay
Horridge
Local Happenings Echo Weekend Social Roundup
A long list of social visits and gatherings unfolds across Albia and nearby towns. Families from Ft Lauderdale to Waterloo attend cooperative dinners, birthdays, and family reunions while others visit Des Moines, Victor, and Des Moines hospitals. Community members include Callens, Histts, Davins, Luses, Irelans, and Woodwards among many others.
Family Night Highlighted By Farm Youth Exchange Alum
Pat Kelsey, daughter of Pearl and Mrs. Kelsey of Hampton, flown in from Mahaska County as a 1960 Farm Youth Exchange delegate to the Netherlands, spent six months living with five farm families. She attends the Okt. 4 event at the Methodist church with a co op gathering at 6 30 p m. The Moravia cageball squad earns a fall tournament bid after a 1 0 win over Burlington Notre Dame at Stockport district tourney. Burns hit an infield single driving in Helmick who slid in from second on a deflected ball. Burlington Notre Dame is coached by ex Moravia coach Bill Carr. Moravia advanced to the district meet with a 5-3 win over Blakesburg in the sectional finals at Blakesburg last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ener
Methodist Church
Pat
Netherlands
Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
MHS
Burlington
Notre Dame
Stockport
Legion Meet at Corydon October 9 in Fifth District
About 400 members of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary are expected for the fifth district fall conference in Corydon on Monday October 6 registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Legion sessions will be in the American Legion hall and Auxiliary meetings in the Methodist church. District Commander Cliff Kensler of Oskaloosa will preside and Mrs. Phillips Adams of Centerville will direct Auxiliary meetings. A service school will be led by R. J. Laird and Glenn M. Dugger. The joint banquet is set for 6:30 p.m. in the Legion with toasts by Dwaine Meyer and Mehurry the mayor. Principal speakers are Mrs. R. H. Wheat of Waukon and M. D. Coffey of Humeston. Afterward Chuck Elliott and his orchestra will provide dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Clarke
Davis
Decatur
Jasper
Keokuk
Lucas
Mahaska
Monroe
Poweshiek
Ringgold
Union
Wapello
Wayne
Legion
American Legion Hall
Cliff Kensler
Oskalooza
Phillips Adams
Centerville
R. J. Laird
Glenn M. Dugger
Dwaine Meyer
Mehurry
Corydon
Pearl
Tee
R. H.wheat
Waukon
M. D. Coffey
Humeston
Department Legion
Chuck Elliott
Farm Purchase Authorities Broadened by Congress
Legislation expands Farmers Home Administration loans to enlarge or purchase small family farms. Now eligible are farmers with off farm jobs, up to $60,000 indebtedness, insured or uninsured real estate loans, and flexible terms while borrower rates stay at 5 percent. Technical supervision accompanies each loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Farmers Home Administration
Hoffman
Notices Point Town Requeg Mayor Blackmany
Public notices discuss town water system hookups and Health Department rules. Private and town water must be completely separate unless one is entirely discontinued. municipal oversight aims to ensure safe water. Also advised residents not to rake leaves or rubbish into drainage ditches to avoid impeding drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Blackmany
State Department of Health
State Department
Department of Health
Local Dinner Guests and Visitors Reported
Local social notes list Sunday dinner guests from Ottumwa Unionville and Moravia. Dennis Gardner stayed with grandparents Mearl Walter. Dinner guests at Mont Main included Dew family from Gladbrook Reinbeck Upland and Ted Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rumans
Scott
Ottumwa
Johnnie Rumans
Unionville
Billy Lockman
Dennis Gardner
Mear
Walter
Ulmont
George Dew
Gladbrook
Lela Dew
Reinbeck
Jurilda Jones
Upland
Calif
Ted Campbell
Dew
Nancy Temple
Leotis Temple
al Steffeldt
Jones
Moravia
Clifford Burger
Moore family thanks Blue Front school community for 90th birthday kindness
Mrs. C. W. Moore and family express gratitude to friends in the Blue Front school community for courtesy shown on her 90th birthday, for the cake, flowers and cards. It was deeply appreciated by the Moore family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Moore
Blue Front
Moore
Local births list for Laurel Springs and Boone families
Mrs Jimmy Sannipoli of Laurel Springs New Jersey welcomes daughter Sheryl Lynn born September 13. Mr and Mrs J F McGuire are grandparents and Mrs J L Dodd great grandmother. Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Boone announce son Berkley Jon born September 22 at 3 57 am weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. He has a sister and brother. Grandparents are Howard and Harald Smith of Emerson and Michael Koffman family. Michele born September 2 at Monroe County Hospital Aliia weight 7 pounds. Grandparents listed as Lee Bist and Michael Hoffman Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Sannipoli
Laurel Springs
New Jersey
Sheryl Lynn
J. F. McGuire
J. L. Dodd
Richard Smith
Boone
Berkley Jon
Howard Smith
Harald Smith
Emerson
Michael Koffman
Michele
Monroe County Hospital
Aliia
Lee Bist
Michael Hoffman, Sr
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County
Rebekah
Clover Leaf
Callen
Nursing
Legion Auxiliary Meet
Mrs. Lathen
EB. T. C. Club
Christian Church Menu
OWA Federation OF Women's Clubs
Kas Reunion
Iconium Family Night
Helmick
Burns
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Anna Clark
Stork
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