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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1972

Page

3

Moravia Player Dicks Shines At Ida Grove Basketball Academy

Moravia High School forward Fonda Dicks led the 32 player group at the Godbersen basketball academy in Ida Grove. The event, sponsored by Midwest Industries, featured two-a-day practices, guest homes, and evening entertainment at Lake La June. Six players will win $500 Godbersen scholarships at the next state tournament.

Fonda Dicks Moravia Godbersen Ida Grove Fonda Chariton Debbie Carpenter Corydon Byron Godberson Midwest Industries Midwest Institute Lake la June Lake James Lovell Ray U.S Jack Miller Gerald Ralston Ben Corbett Dysart-Geneseo Larry Johnson Everly Leon Plumer Farragut Caroll Rugland Montezuma Lou Paulsen Rockwell City Bill Hennessy Roland Story Darrell Breneman Wellsburg Monticello Tammy Brown Dumont Becky Hansen Extra Dawn Irwin Bellevue Judy Hull Woodbine Rhonda Meeker Burlington Starla van Ahn Lake City Roxanne Ruiter Maservey Karen Rutland Roland Melanie Fleming Jenny Diercks Denver Jeanne Stoltze Hinton Bonnie Cummings Harley Theresa Victora Orient Erding Auburn Donna Wick Morning Sun Janet Anderson Albert City Diane Pueggel Clear Lake Cathy Kammin Story City Marla Shuey Colfax Julie Thoma Colesburg Judy Harderson Susan Johnson Ringsted Sandy Baker Redfield Iowa Girls Basketball Academy Godbersen Academy Midwest Industries, Inc Bounty

Van Dorin Reunion Held Sunday at Park Moravia

The annual Van Dorin reunion gathered Sunday at Moravia Park with a noon coop dinner. Attendees included W. H. Van Dorin and many relatives from Albia Centerville Ottumwa Des Moines Moravia and nearby areas sharing visits and recipes.

van Dorin Moravia Park Coop W. H. van Dorin Car Bettis Russell Hindman Albia Floyd McFall Centerville Clarence Caster Ottumwa Gayla Sue Vincent Des Moines Guy Vincent Sylva

Weekend Visits Span Des Moines And Ottumwa

Mrs LaVera Cridlebaugh spent the weekend with her daughter in Des Moines and joined them at the Barnum & Bailey circus. Mr and Mrs Wilson Leonard of Ottumwa visited with Mr and Mrs Gary Charity. Weekend guests at Grace and Mary Veach included Paul Phillips of Moline Illinois Mel Bess Everman Richard Veach and E H Knudsen. Kenny Tadlock and family of Fulton Illinois stayed at the Lee Tadlock home then returned home Saturday. Mrs C B Brownfield of Columbus Ohio and Mrs Dennis Argo and children visited Andy Mosley’s home for several days.

LaVera Cridlebaugh Ruby Davis Des Moines Barnum & Bailey Circus Wilson Leonard West Des Moines Kenny Tadlock Land Fulton, Ill Lee Tadlock C. B. Brownfield Columbus, O Dennis Argo Andy Mosley

United Methodist Church Summer Schedule Moravia Grace

The Moravia United Methodist Parish plans Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 9:30 a.m. at Salem and Grace locations. Worship at Grace is at 10:30 a.m. No evening service Sunday. Joint WSCS meeting at Grace on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Rev. L. B. Deedrick and Rev. Thomas W. Waedin lead. Clarence Whitehead is lay leader.

Feonium United Methodist L. B. Deedrick Donald Whitehead Moravian United Methodist Parish Thomas W. Waedin Salem Grace Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead Salem and Grace Wscs Grace Church Salem United Methodist Guy Argo Salem and Grace Wscs

Salem United Methodist Guy Argo Named Supt. of Church School

Salem United Methodist Church announces Guy Argo as superintendent of the church school. He assumes duties immediately, succeeding prior leadership. The appointment reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen religious education programs in the Salem area.

Camp Meeting and Services at District Camp Grounds

The Church of the Nazarene invites with a full weekend schedule: Sunday August 13 features Sunday School, Bible Study Hour led by Larry Smith, Morning Service with Florence Weathers, and Camp Meeting Services chaired by Dr. Edward Lawlor. Afternoon events include Evangelist Forrest McCullough, Laxsons, and a final service July 16 with Missionary Marion Woodward. Prayer and Fasting Worship is Thursday noon. Transportation provided at 724-3649.

Church of Nazarene DB Uhles Larry Smith Florence Weathers West Des Moines Edward Lawlor Forrest McCullough Laxsons District Camp Grounds Marion Woodward Jess

Annual Main reunion held Sunday at Knoxville park

The Birdie Main family gathered for their annual reunion Sunday at a Knoxville park. Attendees included Herbert and Mrs Main Dwight and Mrs Main with Sheila Gary Charles Tonya from Des Moines Denise Dennis Diana from Deep River and Glen and Lois Fowler with Birdie Main.

Birdie Main Knoxville Park Herbert Main Dwight Main Sheila Gary Charles Tonya Des Moines Robert Gregson Denise Dennis Diana Deep River Glen Fowler Lois

Fall Festival Meeting Planned for Thursday Evening

Fall Festival meeting set for Thursday evening August 10 at 8:00 p.m. at the Community building. Some final plans for the September 14 15 16 celebration will be discussed and all interested persons are invited to attend.

Calvin Rosdail 72 Heart Victim In Cedar Rapids

Calvin Rosdail aged 72 of 400 4th Ave S W Cedar Rapids died Sunday morning August 6 at St Lukes Hospital after a heart attack two weeks earlier He was born June 14 1900 in Norway Iowa and married Opal G Tow December 25 1919 He worked 32 years for LaPlant Choate and Allis Chalmers and belonged to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Survived by wife three daughters Betty Stallman Norway Mary Gerhold Atkins Janet Schaubacher Newhall two sons Dennis Moravia Donald Cedar Rapids 14 grandchildren two great grandchildren a sister Elmet M Holland Anaheim California and four brothers Leroy Truesdale Ike Cedar Rapids Jacob and Gien Amana Services were held Wednesday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.

Calvin Rosdail 4Th Ave. S.W Cedar Rapids St. Lukes Hospital Norway Opal G. Tow LaPlant- Choate Allis Chalmers Trinty Evangelical Lutheran Church Richard

Birthday and hospital news from local community

Mrs. Loyd Carter underwent surgery Monday at St Joseph hospital and is reported recovering satisfactorily. A coop dinner was held at the Lee Tadlock home Sunday in honor of Lorene's birthday. Those present were the Ray Tubaughs Donna Pfannebecker and family Dixie Ellison and family Drenada Tubaugh and girlfriend Connie Thomas of Fairfield and Cindy Easter Mr and Mrs Ray Rotter Rick Kevin Allen and Michelle were Sunday night and Monday guests of her grandmother Main Ruby and Vanessa Long and Mildred Smith returned Saturday evening from a five day trip to St Louis and the Lake of the Ozarks Sunday visitors with Mildred Smith were Mr and Mrs Jim Smith and Holly Kay of Mystic Dr and Mrs Jim Lofgren John and Warren of Bloomfield Jay Rex Smith and Judy Elliott of Centerville Ruby Long was an evening caller Mr and Mrs Gust Wentland came to the Glen Fowler home Monday night for the service for her aunt Edna Sanders Tuesday afternoon in Centerville They visited her aunt Catie Crow in Centerville Tuesday evening returning to their home Wednesday morning.

Loyd Carter St. Joseph Hospital Coop Lee Tadlock Lorene Ray Tubaughs Donna Pfannebecker Dixie Ellison Drenada Tubaugh Connie Thomas Fairfield Cindy Easter Ray Rotter Rick Kevin Allen Michelle Main Ruby Vanessa Long Mildred Smith St. Louis Lake of the Ozarks Jim Smith Holly Kay Mystic Jim Lofgren John and Warren Bloomfield Jay Rex Smith Judy Elliott Centerville Ruby Long Gust Wentland Glen Fowler Edna Sanders Catie Crow

Southwestern Community College Graduates Four Women

Miss Diane Lee Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Rogers of Rt 2 Albia graduated from Southwestern Community College in Creston on July 28. A Moravia High School 1971 graduate she completed a seven month clerical training course in seven months as part of a summer session with over 70 graduates.

Diane Lee Rogers Lee Rogers Rt. 2 Albia Southwestern Community College Creston Miss Rogers Moravia

Young Girls Softball Ends Profitable Season

Four young girls teams finish the season with a combined savings of 110.66 dollars. Of this, 74.16 dollars came from collected money and 36.50 dollars from candy profits. Mrs. Carolyn Woodward led the project and thanks are extended to all who contributed to the summer activity.

Carolyn Woodward

Argo Reunion Set for August at Honey Creek Park

The annual Argo Reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 20 at Honey Creek State Park. The event will be held at park area 32-2 with attendees from the Argo community expected to gather for fellowship and memories.

Argo Honey Creek State Park

Moravia invites Coulson reunion amid golf tournament cancelation

The Moravia Invitational Golf Tournament scheduled for this year has been canceled. Plans for next year are under review. The Coulson reunion will be held Sunday Aug. 13 at the Moravia community building with visitors welcome.

Moravia Coulson

Lockman Wilson family reunion set for August 13

The Lockman and Wilson family reunions will be held Sunday, August 13 at Moravia park. The Lockman event features a basket dinner at noon and invites all friends and relatives. Kathy Lockman serves as secretary for the Wilson reunion.

Lockman Moravia Park Wilson

Town to Issue Bonds for Water Pump Upgrades

Union notice announces the town plans to issue 10000 dollars in water revenue bonds to cover recent well pump replacements. A hearing is set at the council's Sept 7 meeting. Bonds will be paid from water rental fees, not a property tax. Bernard N Trayes 59 Moravia Route 1 died Aug 7 1972 of a heart attack.

Bernard Hayes Union of

Football Physicals Wednesday at High School Gym

Football physicals will be held Wednesday August 16 at 10 00 in the high school gym. Each boy trying out for football must bring 1.00 to cover examination costs.

Hilton Hustlers 4-H Earn Big At Monroe County Fair

Hilton Hustlers 4-H club of Monroe township led at the Hane County 4-H and FFA Fair in Albia winning blue ribbons in Angus Charolais and cross bred beef. Lori Massman claimed grand champion Angus heifer while Robert Schneider showed two blue ribbon Angus heifers. In sheep Lona Bolin took reserve champion pen and grand champion individual market lamb. A full winners list will run next week.

Hilton Hustlers Monroe Township Hane County FFA Albia Lori Massman Robert Schneider Lona Bolin

Whisler Reunion Held Sunday at Centerville Park

The 46th annual Whisler reunion was held Sunday August six at Centerville city park with a noon coop dinner and grace by Keith Phillips. A short business session followed with minutes read by Ora Powell and a greeting note from Helen Werner of Berkeley California about her sister Ruth Hopkins whose Richmond home was destroyed by a gas line explosion. Ruth Hopkins was named president for 1973. Afternoon visits followed. attendees included Harold Mishler Doyle Phillips Loral Bryant Dwight Powell Ora Powell Gary Hiatt Marti Anna Phillips Luella Mishier Edith Hiatt Martha Ransom Edie Phillips Ella McCoy Angeline Peterson and others.

Whisler Centerville City Park Coop Grace Keith Phillips Ora Powell Helen Werner Berkeley Calif Ruth Hopkins Harold Mishler Doyle Loral Bryant Dwight Powell Gary Hiatt Marti Anna Philliips Luella Mishier Edith Hiatt Martha Ransom Edrie Phillips Ella McCoy Angeline Peterson

Center News Preschool Plans and Garden Club Event

Preschool was held last week with four children in attendance. Senior citizens met with eight people for a work day. This week a coop dinner is planned. Preschool will be dropped until August 30 with a mother’s meeting for reorganization. Moravia Garden Club will host senior citizens for an afternoon meeting.

Coop Moravia

28th Annual Rogers Reunion Held at Moravia

The Rogers relatives and descendants met August 6 at Moravia community building with Lester Murdy leading prayers and Rogers Frank presiding over a brief meeting. Frank was re elected president and Mrs Neal Fox secretary treasurer. The group planned to hold next year’s reunion in Moravia. Attendees included families from Moravia Moulton Davenport Promise City and Des Moines among others.

T. J. Rogers Moravia Park Lester Murdy Rogers Frank Neal Fox Moravia Leonard Palmer Trenton Wilson Pearl Davis Moulton Velta Davis Don Davis Chris and Lloyd Leland Davis Raymond Murdy Ted Richardson Davenport Georgia Rogers Frank Trivoli Stuart Frank Voli Ryan Will Art Kruger Red Wing Minn B. A Freimuth Julie Des Moines Wendell Murdy Albia Marion Keeton Thomas Keeton Mildred Newcomb Nevada Promise City

Saddle Club Camp-Out Planned for Friday and Saturday

The Saddle Club announces a camp-out at McCannon north farm on Friday August 11 and Saturday August 12. A coop supper is scheduled Friday at 7:00 pm followed by a wiener roast after a midnight train ride. A barbecue will be held at noon Saturday.

Saddle Club McCannon North Farm

Thank you note from Donald McCloud to Iowa City hospital visitors

Donald McCloud expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for visits prayers gifts cards and beautiful flowers received during his stay at the Iowa City hospital.

Iowa City Hospital Donald McCloud

Card of Thanks for David Weston

The Weston family expresses gratitude for cards flowers food and calls during the illness and death of David Weston Special thanks go to the nurses on the second floor of St Joseph hospital and to Dr Leffert for their kindness to Goldie Weston and family Larry Diane and Danny Weston

David Weston St. Joseph Hospital Dr. Leffert Zond Goldie Weston Larry Weston Diane Danny

Sunday dinner guests at the Forrest Main home

Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Main of Fairfield visiting at the Forrest Main residence.

Forrest Main Jerry Main Fairfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ida Grove Basketball Academy Calen Kathy Lockman Selout Furweid Foluna Gunbersen Bernard N. Trayes Route 1 Grace Taylor James A. Hayes Unionville Margaret Larry Joe Rt. 1 Gretchen Proctor Blakesburg Jack Hayes Zula Taylor Elsa DeLong James Hayes Mt. Zion Methodist Church Turner Funeral Home Sales Cemetery Monroe Center News Rogers Suike Handy Piaubebecher Morai Lowa Luc
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