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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1969

Page

4

Evening In Hawaii FHA Banquet And Style Show

Hawaii themed FHA banquet and style show held Friday night at the high school gym featured a hand drawn backdrop by Jane Schupmann. Carla Miller led greetings and introductions while judges named division winners including Jean Ann Rouse, Drenda Tubaugh, Sharon Riegel, Dixie Davis, and Janice Grinstead. Ham dinner prepared by FFA mothers and served by FFA boys closed with benediction by Jane Estlack.

Hawaii FHA Jane Schupmann Merla Prater Carla Miller Jean Allen Beth Boyer Kaye Helmick Rick Johnson Dale Selix Dave Harris Carla Muller John Guthrey Elton Cooper Marsha Cloyed Joe Walker John Carl Centerville Jean Ann Rouse Susan Dooley Drenda Tubaugh Ruth Johnson Ec Hl Sharon Riegel Jane Estlack Dixie Davis Jill Schupmann Jan Moore Janice Grinstead Chris Marilynn Hall Mark FFA Bruce Bardwell Ronald Cloyed Daryl Tisue Mike Tomlin David Harrington Moravia F.H.A

Terry Bryan Escapes Injury In Traffic Accident

A 10 year old boy, Terry Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bryan, escaped injury Tuesday evening after stepping from behind a pickup into the path of a car driven by Larry Dayton at about 5 p.m. in front of Dayton’s vehicle.

Terry Bryan Wallace Bryan Larry Dayton Terry Dayton

Harsh Family Welcomes Baby Courtney Jean in St Louis

Mr and Mrs Robert Harsh of St Louis Missouri announce the birth of a 9 lb daughter named Courtney Jean born April 12. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Julio Harrington of Uniceville and Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh.

Robert Harsh St. Louis Courtney Jean Julio Harring Ton Uniceville Ivan Harsh

Moravia Girls Track Team Wins Three Meets

Moravia girls dominate the first three meets April 9 10 and 15 with 134 points over Mormon Trail 28 and Moulton Udell 23 at one event. They routed Corydon 109 2 3 and Lamont 36 at another while winning shuttle hurdles relays and sprints led by Claudia Miller Janice Grinstead Martha French and Diane Rogers.

Moravia Mormon Trail Moulton- Udell Moulton-Udell Twin Cedars - Moravia Corydon Lamont Diane Rogers Beth Steettoek Ruth Steenhoek Carla Miller Jolly VanBenthuysen Linda Sheldon Jolly van Benthuysen Beth Steenhoek Linda Self Lou- Elen Rowley Vicki van Dorin Vicki VanDorin

Progressive Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Cecil Schrodt

Mrs Cecil Schrodt hosted the Progressive club at her home on Thursday evening April 10 Two bridge tables competed with Garnet Brain Deel Broshar and Verva McDonough receiving prizes A social hour followed with refreshments Harley Tisue entered University hospital in Iowa City on Wednesday for further treatment

Progressive Club Cecil Schrodt Garnet Brain Deel Broshar Verva McDonough Harley Tisue Uni- Versity Hospital Iowa City

Science Fair To Be Held Saturday At Moravia High

Moravia high school gym hosts the first science fair this Saturday April 19 with 123 entries from high school and junior high students. Judges include William Koslowske Lou Walker and Marion Clayworth. Schedule covers setup judging open house and cleanup with certificates and grand prizes in each division.

Moravia William Koslowske Lou Walker Marion Clayworth

Moravia Boys Track Sets New Records In Meet

Moravia boys track won meets against Morman Trail and Moulton-Udell with 89 to 6 and 29, and defeated Twin Cedars 78 to 54.42. At Seymour, two school records were set led by Mike Grinstead third in the 300 yd dash and Bob Self’s 5.6 in the mile. Jody McDanel finished third in the two mile, with Chuck Moore placing second in hurdles and Moravia taking two relays.

Morman Trail Moulton-Udell Moravia Twin Cedars Seymour Mike Grinstead Red Purduin Jong Jesmp Wayne Tisue Zed Craig Miller

Van Dorin Purchase Expands Moravia Implement Firm

Mr and Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin on Tuesday completed the purchase of the former Veach Implement Co building in Moravia from the John Veach estate. They plan to expand the Van Dorin Implement business, using the new space for work area and storage.

van Dorins Veach Implement Sylvan van Dorin Veach Implement Co Moravia John Veach van Dorin Implement

Nelle Utterback Dies at Brees Rest Home Moravia

Nelle Melissa Utterback born June 23 1885 near Ollie Iowa died April 10 1969 at Brees Rest Home Albia aged 83 9 18. She married Homer N Utterback March 6 1916 who died July 9 1951. Survived by sister-in-law Ruth Terrell and several nieces nephews. long time Moravia resident. Funeral April 13 1969 by Rev Donald C Plum at Turner Moravia Cemetery Pennington.

Nelle M. Utterback Brees Nelle Melissa Utterback Samuel Cherry Ann Terrell Ollie Iowa Albia Homer N. Utterback Pearl Utterback Thomas Terrell Ruth Terrell Hutchinson Kansas Thelma McDanel Centerville Gertrude Culbertson Moline Gladys Newell Ottumwa Denver Colo Charles Terrell Boston Mass Turner Funeral Home Moravia Pam Pennington Cemetery Sigourney Town

Soldiers Update Addresses and Leave Details

The notice lists Pvt. Michael Jones US 54933800 E-4-2 3rd Pit Fort Polk LA 71459 seeking mail from friends. It notes Pvt. Gary L. Simmons RA-13164702 son of Moravia residents, finished basic training at Fort Ord and will report to Madigan General Hospital Tacoma as Radiology Tech after 15 days leave. Larry Hiatt RA 68103332 has left Fort Ord for Fort Bliss Texas and a new address is given. Mrs Don Pettibone underwent surgery at a Rochester Minnesota hospital. Mrs Penwue entered the hospital in April.

Michael Jones Fort Polk Louisiana Michael Moravia Community School Clyde Elgin Unionville Gary L. Simmons Floyd B. Simmons Moravia Army Fort Ord Calif Tacoma Washington Madigan General Hospital Larry Hiatt Ft. Ord Ft. Bliss Texas Pye Larry B. Hiatt

Moravia considers sewer plan and street signs project

Town officials discuss a sewer system for Moravia with an estimated 400000 cost and 165000 FHA share plus 35000 state aid. Volunteer sign posting and street naming begin at Chariton and Williams as officials seek federal support, public letters, and local donations. A public meeting is set at 7 30 pm in the high school library to review complaints and push approval.

Booster Club Chariton and Williams Streets Jordan Moravia Rex Angel Charles Turner Des Moines John Kyl Arden Newell Farmers Home Administration Kyl Newell FHA Russell Louilla Hedrick Rathbun Board of Health Lloyd Scott Farmers Home Administration Walnut Des Moines Brary

FBLA Members Win Conference Awards

Moravia community FBLA students attend the University of Northern Iowa event. Linda Self and Jewell Walker earned I and II ratings in shorthand while Kevin Daniels and Hope Kelley scored I ratings in other contests. The Parliamentary Procedure team led by Wayne Tisue secured I rating, sharing top honors with an Eagle Grove squad. Moravia entered seven events and won five awards.

FBLA University of Northern Iowa Moravia Linda Self Jewell Walker Kevin Daniels Hope Kelley Pam van dePol Donna Rhee Wayne Tisue Mike Grinstead Bill Cortesio Jody McDanel Eagle Grove Ellison

Moravia Boosterettes Plan Welcome Service

Moravia Boosterettes met on Thursday April 10 at Grace United Methodist Church basement. Motions set terms for Welcome Service leaders with rotating hostess duties from February 1 and August 1. Margaret Brooks named first hostess. A welcome plant and basket with Welcome inscription to be funded by a $1 per member contribution. New community newcomers to be visited retroactive to March 1. Virginia McDonough noted Moravia history to be revised for booklet form.

Moravia Boosterettes Grace United Methodist Church Margaret Brooks Booster Club Virginia McDonough Moravia

Max Whicker Undergoes Treatment at University Hospital

Max Whicker of rural Moravia enters University hospital in Iowa City for treatment on Wednesday.

Max Whicker University Hospital Rural Moravia Iowa City

Mrs Carl Black Returns Home After III Ottummva Hospital Stay

Mrs Carl Black returned home Tuesday after a three week stay at Ottummva hospital for treatment and tests.

Carl Black Ottummva Hospital

Moufavid Antiquity Lodge Hosts Proficiency Club Meeting

Moufavid Antiquity Lodge will host the Appalhoose County Proficiency Club Thursday April 17 at 100 p.m. All Masons are invited. Robert Potts, W.M.

Moufavid Antiquity Lodge Yell Appalhoose County Proficiency Club Thursd Masons

MHS Music Groups Win At Contest

Five instrumental groups and at least two vocal groups earned division I ratings at the Iowa State High School Small Groups Music Contest held Saturday April 12 in Massena Iowa. Instrumental divisions include Drum Ensemble Saxophone Quartet Brass Quartet Flute Trio and Clarinet Quartet with specified student names and piano accompaniment. Two solos earned division II ratings and vocal I ratings went to the boys quartet and double mixed quartet. girls sextet II and girls trio II with named directors.

Massena Iowa Lou Ellen Rowley Dallas McDane Ron Cloyed David McDanel Diana Kelley Sharon Hopkins Jean Rouse Dwight Johnson Deborah Hopkins George Woodward Russ Moore Charles Moore Sara Hersey Dixie Davis Carol Wilson Marsha Cloyed Teresa Lockman Danny McDanel Danny McCrory John Guthrey Gary Letchford

Kindergarten Round Up Friday Moravia district hosts event

The Moravia Community School District holds a Kindergarten Round-Up on Friday, April 25, 1969, from 1 15 to 3 00 pm at the Elementary building. Bring immunization records birth certificate and proof child is five by September 15 1969. Call 724 3311 if no invitation received.

Moravia

Fire Destroys Barn At Bill French Farm West Of Moravia

A Sunday blaze at the Bill French farm near Moravia destroyed a large barn housing about 1,000 bales of hay 7,000 pounds of fertilizer 400 bushels of oats and 200 four week old chicks. Albia and Centerville fire crews helped prevent spread. The cause was blamed on a spark from a cigarette in the cupola. The fire left the family thanking responders and others for support.

Moravia Bill French Albia Centerville J. E. King

Gratitude Note From Mrs. Carl Black

Mrs Carl Black thanks everyone for cards showers letters and kindnesses and Rev Waudin for visits during hospital stay.

Rev. Waudin Carl Black

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Nelle Plum Rebekah Lodge Cyril McDanel James Culbertson Don Pettibone Ruchester, Ming Penwue Arden H. Newell Farmers Home Administration Federal Building Luwa P. R. Brindley Lucas State Office Kyl. Hose Washington, D. C Booster Club Ladies Plan Welcome Service Robert Potts W.M MHS French Farm Martha Paxston Monroe County Hospital McCord Manor Lin
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