Top- MHS music students honored at Friday banquet
Bill Mullins and Larry Wilson named top MHS music students at a Friday banquet. Vocal awards announced by Mr Tapper list first, second, third year letters and pins for numerous students. Medals announced for state contest winners with I and II ratings. Several year awards and bluegrass conference honor band members noted along with Ottumwa contest ratings for elementary band members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mullins
Larry Wilson
MHS
Mary Bruce
Tina Fosenburg
Becky Kaster
Lena Bolin
Becky Faber
Lonna Gladfelder
Sheri Kaster
Brenda Kelley
Mike Koffman
Alan Tisue
Marchelle Walter
Randy Whitehead
Gary McCloud
Sheila DuVall
Eddy Magsman
Peggy Pettibone
Michele Brown
Devana Tubaugh
Pam Murphy
Sally Avera
Nancy Riegel
Kandi Kaster
Sheri Wilson
Vicky Lockman
Robert Schneider
Mr. Roos
Earl’ Fenton
Marsha Koffman
Greg McCoy
Tim Penfield
Dave Pettibone
Dave Spencer
Mark Vance
Annette Avera
Andy Burkland
Brian Luse
Lorie Horn
Michele Koffman
Jaron Tubaugh
Susan Whitehead
Annette VanDorin
Jeanie Massman
Gary Coltrain
Lena Gladfelder
Teresa Hopkins
Sherri Main
Glenda McDanel
Gary Rowley
Susan Spencer
Craig Vance
Kandi Easter
Eddy Massman
Harold Rowley
Devane Tubaugh
Dee Caltrain
Marty Massman
Doug Moore
Suzanne Moore
Suzanne
Moore
Moravia
Bil
Larry
John Philip Sousa
End of Year Activities and Moravia Garden Club Notes
Schedule lists numerous track events and school activities from April to May including senior events, FFA state meetings, baccalaureate and commencement. Moravia Garden Club notes cover apple trees planted, Flower Show plans, district meetings, a bazaar table, plant exchanges, and an outdoor pruning demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Alice Ulem
Creston
Virginia McDonough
Guest
Earlene Davis
Dorothy Boyer
Ben Ullem
Fifth District American Legion Conference Held in Albia Apr 25
The Fifth District conference of the American Legion and Auxiliary convened in Albia on Sunday April 25 with District Auxiliary President Genevieve Morgan presiding over the ladies meeting and Ed Huston of Corydon in the South District commanding. Attendance neared 30, with Moravia representatives including Larry and Margaret Brooks Wanda Murdy Fern Hudgens Bette VanDarin Marilyn Koffman Garnet Brain Blanche Kincade Gertrude Johnson Mary Webler Mary McClurg Louemma Palmer Rena Duff and Myna Williams serving as pianist along with Ciaribel Mosley elected Fifth District Vice President, all from Moravia Edith Hull and Elles Davis of Unionville also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Albia
Genevieve Morgan
Ed Huston
Corydon
Sth
Moravia
Larry and
Margaret Brooks
Wanda Murdy
Fern Hudgens
Bette VanDarin
Marilyn Koffman
Garnet Brain
Blanche Kincade
Gertrude Johnson
Mary Webler
Mary McClurg
Louemma Palmer
Rena Duff
Myna Williams
Ciaribel Mosley
Edith Hull
Elles Davis
Unionville
Elementary band awards list honors multiple students
Receiving all rating were Nancy Burkland, Jayne Charity, Annette VanDorin and Annette Avera. Elementary band members ten receive awards include Nancy Hurkland, Terri Ballenger, Jayne Charity, Susan Reusch, Sherri Lackman, Julia Moore, Maria Pfannebecker, Melinda Hull, Stacy Vance, Elaine Rogers, Scott O'Conner, Laura Hopkins, Rodney Burger, Richard Wilson, Gray VanZante, Jesse Ballanger, Rodney Witt and Scott Hinote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Coltrain
Devane Tubaugh
Brenda Kelley
Teresa Hopkins
Larry Wilson
Jim Spencer
Marty Massman
Gary McCloud
Kandi Kaster
Contest
Ottumwa
Laura Hopkins
Mélinda Hull
Julia Moore
Maria Plannebecker
Elaine Rogers
Stacy Vance
Rodney Burger
Nancy Burkland
Jayne Charity
Annette VanDorin
Annette Avera
Nancy Hurkland
Terri Ballenger
Susan Reusch
Sherri Lackman
Maria Pfannebecker
Melinda Hull
Scott O'Conner
Richard Wilson
Gray VanZante
Jesse Ballanger
Rodney Witt
Scott Hinote
Moravian Community Vacation School Set for May 27 to June 4
The Moravian Community Vacation Church School will run May 27 28 and June 1 4 with the theme The Lord The Nations The People focusing on Christian citizenship in line with Bicentennial observances. Open to children aged 4 by Sept 15 up to junior high, sessions 9:00 11:30 a.m. daily in the elementary building. contact 724 3225 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravian Community Vacation Church
Union
Moravian Rebekah Lodge Meets In Moravia
Mrs Alberts Benz presided at the Moravian Rebekah Lodge meeting held Monday evening April 26. Committees organized booster club servings and menu details while convention plans for June 10 were reported. The lodgewas asked to give the Lovilia memorial. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberts Benz
Moravian Rebekah Lodge
Booster Club
Moravia
Lovilia
Katherine Chority
Moravia School Faculty Four Resignations Reported
The Moravia school reports four resignations from the current faculty. Clarence Sheldon resigns as elementary principal. Delmar Dowd is named elementary principal for the fall term. Paul Tapper resigns as vocal music instructor and his wife Mrs Tapper leaves PE teaching. Jerry Felts, high school librarian and Spanish teacher, also resigns. Superintendent Nielsen notes other staff have signed contracts for next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Clarence Sheldon
Delmar Dowd
Paul Tapper
Tapper
Jerry Felts
Nielsen
Card of thanks honors helpers and community friends
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to relatives, neighbors, and friends for cards, flowers, visits, and food. Special mentions include Mrs. Larry DeOrtellis, Aradda Tibball, Dr. Smith and nurses, Geyer Funeral Home, Rev. Larry DeOmellis, Mrs. Clarence Whitehead, Merle Tlingworth, Moravia American Legion boys, and wishes God bless all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry DeOrtellis
Aradda Tibball
Dr. Smith
Geyer
Hugh McFatridge
Thank You Note From Mrs. Deloria Perry
Mrs. Deloria Perry expresses gratitude to everyone who remembered her with cards and visits during her hospital stay, saying all expressions were gratefully appreciated.
Robert Turners To Note 40th Anniversary
Robert Edward Turner and Florence Travis Tarbell were married in Albia in 1836. Their children Charles Turner of Chariton and Joy Burger of Unionville plan an open house May 9 from 2 to 4 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia to honor the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary. They have farmed in Mahaska and Monroe counties and he works for Albia city while she teaches in Albia Community Schools. they have three grandsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Edward Turner
Third Ave
Albia
Charles C. Turner
Chariton
Joseph
Joy) Burger
Unionville
Trinity United Methodist Church
Florence Travis Tarbell
Orville Morgan
Christian Church
Mahaska
Monroe
Recital Sunday May 2 At Cen terville Church
Mrs. Gwendolyn Driggs presents a piano recital Sunday May 2 at 2 00 PM at First United Presbyterian Church Cen terville featuring students Brad Brown Kelley Burger Tracy Rinehart Penny Whicker Suzanne Moore Julia Moore Public invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Driggs
First United Presbyterian Church
Centerville
Brad Brown
Kelley Burger
Tracy Rinehart
Penny Whicker
Suzannne
Julia Moore
TOPS Recognition Day Attended by Area Groups
Thirteen TOPS members from 812 and 872 joined Ottumwa for the southwest Towa area Recognition Day in Denison on April 24. Attendees from Moravia and Ottumwa earned KOPS honors and trophies for weight loss, with awards for most weight lost in teens and other category recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOPS
Ottumwa
Towa
Denison
Moravia
Pat McDanel
Debbie McDanel
Janice Robinson
Elaine Spencer
Connie Coady
Waneta McCloud
Wanda Tomlin
Imogene Tisue
Marie
Padget
Betty
Mobley
Della Seals
Betty Hersey
Virginia McDonough
Betty Mobley
Odebolt
Queen
Tom
Bobbi
Kathy Woodin
Virgil Johnson Admitted After Stroke at Albia Manor
Virgil Johnson entered Monroe County Hospital from Albia Manor on Friday after a stroke. Rev and Mrs Kenneth Martin and their sons visited from Thursday to Saturday with her mother Mrs Doris Main. Willard Brain of Newton called on Mary Meadows. Ruby Davis dined with her mother Mrs Alva Cridlebaugh, with Mildred Smith and Joe Cridlebaugh as afternoon callers. Rowena Beck of Des Moines visited Friday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Perry. Other week callers included Mr and Mrs Sam Proctor Clara Irelan Fine Stocker and Eva Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Johnson
Monroe County Hospital
Albia Manor
Kenneth Martin and Sons
Doris Main
Willard Brain
Newton
Mary Meadows
Ruby Davis
Alva Cridlebaugh
Mildred Smith
Joe Cridlebaugh
Rowena Beck
Des Moines
Marshall Perry
Sam Proctor
Clara Irelan
Fine Stocker
Eva Miller
Buck Night for Iowa Republicans Set on May 4 Evening
The 12th annual Buck Night will be held May 4 in the evening to raise funds for Republican candidates and party programs in Iowa. Volunteers from Moravia precincts and Taylor Township will call door to door seeking contributions. if absent, contributions can be arranged by calling committee women Mrs. Lucile Carter or Mrs. Gall Tuttle.
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Buck
Iowa
Moravia
Taylor Township
Lucile Carter
Gall Tuttle
Girls Softball Teams Picked For Summer
Teams and coaches announced for the upcoming Little Girls softball season. Team 1 coached by Julia McDanel includes Maria Pfannebecker Lynn Clark Jean Stocker and others. Team 2 coached by James Kaster includes Cindy Lockman Paula Helmick and more. Team 3 coached by Delmar Dowd and Robin Spencer includes Marsha Koffman Marla Cox Laura Hopkins Jane Zintz and others. All players will be contacted by their coach about first practice and the season will start after school ends with schedules given at the first practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia McDanel
Maria Pfannebecker
Lynn Clark
Jean Stocker
Teri Johnson
Dee Ann McDanel
Elaine Rogers
Susan Rausch
Teri Ballanger
Tina Kaster
Donna McDanel
Kristi Cole
Julie Luse
Penny Robinson
James Kaster
Cindy Lockman
Paula Helmick
Jerry McCoy
Kristi Scott
Stacy Vance
Penny Whicker
Kelly Burger
Jamie Ellison
Rhonda Rogers
Penny Helmick
Lisa Faber
le Anne Luse
Paula Harp
Delmar Dowd
Robin Spencer
Marsha Koffman
Marla Cox
Laura Hopkins
Jane Zintz
Jayne Charity
Shelly Shepard
Martha Dowd
Audrey Dowd
Rana
Music Mothers Meeting at High School May 5
The regular Music Mothers meeting will be held May 5 at 1 45 p m at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Mothers
Senior Citizens Meals Menu May Schedule
Senior meals listed with dates and menus. May 3 features Maidrite sandwiches scalloped potatoes corn salad and dessert. May 5 offers meat loaf mashed potatoes green beans salad and dessert. May 2 lists pot luck.
King Queen Contest For Moravia Bicentennial
The King and Queen contest for Moravia’s bicentennial invites residents aged 65 or over to compete. Voting opens May 1 with ballot boxes at Allen's and Spencer's Groceries Moravia Furniture Moravia Lumber Supply McDonough Gamble Store and Moravia Farm Service. The King and Queen will be crowned July 3 during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Allen's Grocery
Spencer's Grocery
Moravia Furniture
Moravia Lumber Supply
McDonough Gamble Store
Moravia Farm Service
Jaycee Sub-Regional Meeting Hosted by Moravia Jaycees
Moravia Jaycees hosted a sub regional meeting on April 22 at 7 30 p m with Ed Sithayek presiding. Guests represented Centerville Bussey Ottumwa Richland and Albia while chapters reported on ongoing projects. Eldon charter night was announced for April 23 and a state convention will be held in Des Moines. A officers orientation and training school is planned for June 5 at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Jaycees
Ed Sithayek
John Houser
Centerville
Bussey
Ottumwa
Richland
Albia
Richland and
Moravia
Jaycee- Ettes
Eldon
Des Moines
Ames
Simmonses Welcome Son Born at Bloomfield Hospital
Mr and Mrs Gary Simmons of Centerville welcomed a son born April 22 at Bloomfield Hospital weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Hallands of rural Moulton and Mrs Alice Simmons of Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Simmons
Centerville
Bloomfield Hospital
Bill Hallands
Moulton
Alice Simmons
Moravia
Linda Marmolejo and Glen Phillips Candlelight Nuptials
Linda Marmolejo and Glen Phillips were united in a double ring candlelight ceremony at Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday April 30 at 7 30 p m officiated by Revs Bob and Jo Hoover. The bride from Dededo Guam wore a white alaskin gown with a chapel train and illusion veil. she carried white orchids and yellow roses. The groom is a First Lieutenant in the U S Marine Corps, son of Harry Phillips of rural Centerville, joined by cousins Wendell and Howard Phillips as ushering guests. Attendants wore spring green crepe dresses and carried yellow roses. the ceremony featured the unity candle and organ music. The couple will reside at Camp Pendleton after April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Marmolejo
Glen Phillips
Grace United Methodist Church
Bob
Jo Hoover
Olongapo
Republic of the Phillippines
Alfredo Marmolejo
Dededo
Guam
U.S. Marine Corps
Harry Phillips
Centerville
Howard
Wendell Phillips
Grace Whitehead
Devana Tubaugh
Dale Callen
Rosemary Ziskind
Proom
Jan Davitt
Rachelle Davitt
Jay Phillips
Dave Phillips
Lori
Todd Phillips
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Tapper
Sheri Hinote
Brian Harrington
Mike Brown
Brenda Johnson
Debbie Firking
Myra Turner
Becky Hopkins
Betty Hopkins
Donna Wilson
Jackie Wilson
Seymour
Fri
Moravia, Jr
New Sharon
Music
Mor
Tues
Waterloo
Colo. Sun
Garden Club
Alice Allem
Albsia
Community Vacation
Mrs. Benz
Rebekah
Robert Turners
Bicen
Jaycee
Sharon Penfield
Connie Knapp
Keith Phillips
Olive Jean Tarbell
Sharon Phillips
Linda Phillips
Joyce McCoy
Joyce Philips
Robin Tarbell
Kim
Lisa Davitt
Pangasings University
Phillip
Camp Pendleton
California
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