Fire destroys garage and contents at Honey Creek State Park
A major blaze at Honey Creek State Park custodian Joe Murphy’s residence destroyed the garage workshop and office Monday night. Moravia firefighters arrived around 8:30 pm and prevented damage to the home and nearby gas storage while water was hauled from Moravia. Loss included two Murphy cars, a tractor, mower, tools, air compressor and other equipment. Conservation Commission reportedly uninsured.
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Honey Creek State Park
Joe Murphy
Moravia
Murphys
State Conservation Commission
The
Conservation Commission
Twentieth Century Reading Club Meeting With Virga Boyer
Twentieth Century Reading club will meet Tuesday December 7 at the home of Virga Boyer with Gertrude Johnson and Ida Kelley as co hosts. Co op dinner at 12:30. Afternoon program and Bitty exchange with roll call early recollections of Christmas.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
Virga Boyer
Gertrude Johnson
Ida Kelley
Harold Hudgens Breaks Hip In Fall At Grandson's Home
Harold Hudgens slipped on a porch at the home of his grandson in Albia and broke his hip. He was taken by ambulance to Monroe County Hospital where the hip was set.
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Harold Hudgens
Gary Pfannebecker
Monroe County
Albla
Connie Stanley Jerold Gillaspie Nuptials At Grace Methodist
Connie Stanley of Moravia wed Jerold W Gillaspie of Albia in a Grace United Methodist ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas Woodin. The bride wore a floor length white gown with pink bouquet. reception followed in the church parlors. The couple plans to reside in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conne J. Stanley
DeWayne Stanley
Moravia
Jerold W. Gillaspie
Jerold H. Gillaspie
Albia
Grace United Methodist Church
Thomas Woodin
DeWayne Stenley
Etia
Stan Gilland
Mani Jack Arnold
Mark H. Gillaspie
Robert ¥. Hiatt
Shower honors Dixie Davis Friday
Miss Dixie Davis, bride to be, was honored Friday evening at a miscellaneous shower at Salem United Methodist Church. Hostesses were Mrs Harold Mason, Mrs Jack McDonough, Mrs Guy Argo, Mrs Billy Wilson, and Mrs Carl Van Zante. Blue and white decorated cakes, punch, and coffee were served after gifts were opened.
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Dixie Davis
Salem United Methodist Church
Harold Mason
Jack McDonough
Guy Argo
Billy Wilson
Carl van Zante
Shower Honors Ann McDonough Bride to Be
A daytime shower for Ann McDonough was hosted Saturday at the Richard Raymie home. Hostesses included Delma Johnson Virginia McDonough and Deena Dagle of Des Moines assisted by others.
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Ann MceDonough
Richard Raymie
Delma Johnson
Virginia McDonough
Deena Dagle
Des Moines
Fred Gallaher Dies At Ottumwa Hospital
Fred R. Gallaher 71 of Ottumwa died Saturday after a short illness. Born Sept 3 1900 in Moravia he served in the Army and Navy after World War I. He married Mildred Barnhill Jan 26 1924 in Ottumwa. she survives along with four sons and three daughters, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, three brothers and a sister. Services were held Monday at 1 30 p.m. at Johnson funeral chapel with burial in Shaul cemetery.
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Fred R. Gallaher
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Hospital
Moravia
Lou
Effie Johnson Gallaher
Mildred Barnhill
Robert
California
Jack
Cedar Rapids
Bill
Hemet
Calif
Jerry
Garden Grove
Betty McGinnis
Albia
Shirley Swegarden
Westminister
Nancy Lou Ammenhauser
George Gollaher
Arlington
Richard
Des Moines
Max Gollaher
Marion
Gretchen Wright
Oswaloosa
Johnson Funeral Chapel
Shaul Cemetery
Taylor Aid Meeting With Wilda Argo Friday December 3
The Taylor Aid group will hold its regular meeting with Wilda Argo on Friday December 3. Members should bring a gift for the grab bag and their calendars.
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Taylor Aid
Wilda Argo
Taylorettes 4-H Club Meeting Notice
Taylorettes 4 H club meets at Peegy Pettibone's on Thursday December 23 at 5 00 pm Adub supper will be served.
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Taylorettes
Peegy Pettibone
Gratitude for Help During Fire Incident Mentioned
Brief note expresses thanks to Fespidled ke Gurval for help during a fire on Monday night. Acknowledges Murph and others involved though details are sparse and fragmentary.
Athletic Promoters Face Scheduling Changes
Athletic promoters announce adjustments to upcoming meets with new dates and venue notes affecting participants and officials. Key organizers include regional track groups and sponsoring clubs. The changes impact several teams and athletes preparing for the event run.
Moravia United Methodist Parish Calendar
The Moravia UMC led by Rev Thomas W Woodin lists services at Moravia Grace and Salem church. Worship 9 30 am with church school 10 20 am. midweek prayer and Bible study. choirs meet after school and evenings. Next Sunday includes Advent fellowship film The Greatest Gift and family devotional service.
Salem United Methodist Church Activity Schedule
Worship service at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 9 30 a m for all ages Second Advent Fellowship night includes a sandwich supper and film The Greatest Gift plus family devotions with advent wreath lighting Wednesday Jr High UMYF meets at Grace parish at 7 30 p m Prayer meeting and Bible study at Salem 7 30 p m WSCS meets in the church basement at 1 30 p m
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WSCS
Church of Nazarene Schedule and Activities
The Church of Nazarene led by Pastor D R Ables lists a December schedule with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning service at 11:00 a.m. Youth Hour at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. Saturday practice for the Christmas program at 1:30 p.m. Transportation contact 724-3649.
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Larry Smith
Noy.p.s
Natalie Woodward
Leila Woodward
Teenium United Methodist Church Service and Christmas Program
Rev. L. B. Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead lead a 9:30 am worship service at Teenium United Methodist Church with 40:30 am church school. A Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday Dec 49 at 7:30 pm.
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L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Preschool activities and senior notices for December
Preschool held December 1 with ten adults and twelve children. Mothers thank Virginia McDonough and Sharon Penfield for demonstrations. Preschool to meet December 15 and 22 with a 49 cent gift exchange and Christmas caroling. Senior Citizens meet December 2 and December 16 with a 1:30 pm work session. December 23 off for Christmas vacation. December 30 birthday party with Lucille West providing entertainment.
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Center News
Virginia McDonough
Sharon Penfield
Coop
Lucille West
Chicago visitors call at Walter Scott home
Mr and Mrs Russell Scote from Chicago visited at the Walter Scott home Monday. Guests included Mrs Maxine Ewing Matthew of Centerville Pam Talbert Billy Joe Scott Ann Lang and Mr and Mrs Richard Ferry Rodney and Scott.
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Russell Scote
Chicago
Walter Scott
Velief
Maxine Ewing
Matthew
Centervile
Pam Talbert
Billy Joe Scott
Ann Lang
Richard Ferry
Rodney and
Scott
NinteenYearOld Completes Nike Hercules Missile Crew Course
Ari Pairete and Garry L Flair, both 19, recently finished an eight week Nike Hercules missile crew training at PL Bitsy. They earned production insignia for the course completion.
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Ari Pairete
Garry L. Flair
Jayse Nsster
Mordvia
PL Bitsy
Thanksgiving Guests Spread Across Many Homes
Thanksgiving weekend in Fulton and nearby towns drew families and friends to multiple homes for meals and visits. Attendees included Kenny Tadlock Kim and David of Fulton with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tubaugh. Annabelle Wilson of Sycamore ill and Mearl Walter’s family. John Wilson and relatives. and numerous other relatives from Albia Ottumwa Moravia Strawberry Point and Des Moines areas sharing dinners and suppers through Sunday.
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Kenny Tadlock
Kim and
David
Fulton, Il
Lee Tadlock
Kenny Tadlocks
Ray Tubaugh
Donna Rae Pfannebecker
Jim Ellison
Annabelle Wilson
Sycamore
Ill
Mearl Walter
John Wilson
Neil
Joann
Morris Walter
Marchelle
Wilsons
R. S. Faber
Harold Loch
Marlene
Sandra
Omaha
Nebr
Dallas Faber
Nadine
Bob Faber
Connie
Larry
Butch Martin
Norma Lee Faber
Dean Faber
Dennis
Terry
Des Moines
Faber
Norma Lee
R. 5
Don Klampe
Genevie Kalvng
Bessie Donovan
Nancy Klampe
W. H. van Dorin
Albia
Coop
Ed Stokes
Ann Anderson
Delbert Love
Cleil van Dorin
Mary
Billy Wilson
Carol
Donna
Mark
Donald Argo
Sylvan van Dorin
Moravia
Debbie van Dorin
Ottumwa
Marie van Dorin
Strawberry Point
Wilfred Anderson
Virginia Pettibone
Jim Pettibone
Denver
Colo
Richard Veach
Grace
Mary Veach
Raymond Charity
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
Janet Schneider
Robert
Misty
Sheela
Max McAninch
Ovala
Fla
Warren DuVall
Florida
Zenith Hiatt
Hersey
Carl Boyer
Rick
Ronald Boyer
James Gosnell
Marengo
Iowa
Ann McDonough
Ted McDonough
Jack McDonough
Robert Foster
Orman Lemonds
Linda
Jim Lemonds
Doug Harrington
Chris Fredricks
Chris
Navy
San
Pearl Lamantia
Ell
George
Robbie
Centerville
Anita Lamantia
Iowa City
al Clerk
Liss
Lori
Lynne
Larry Tadlock
Larniatoe
Sherie
Jann
Wack Stso
Chili Oyster Supper Held by Local Society
A community chili oyster supper was held with attendees sampling hot dishes and seafood. Volunteers hosted the event to raise funds for local needs, with proceeds expected to support neighborhood projects and youth programs.
Moravia Sales Tax Rise Highlighted by 1971 Outlook
Moravia's sales tax receipts rose steadily with the latest quarterly report from the State Tax Commission. The Moravia Mohawkettes and Mohawks posted decisive wins in Bluegrass conference play, with Fonda Dicks leading the girls and Argo pacing the boys. The article notes comparisons with 1966 1968 1970 local towns and predicts continued increases in Moravia tax permits and revenue through 1971.
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State Tax Commission
Monylton
Russell
Seymour
Mohawette Fresh-Soph Win Monday on Home Court
Moravia freshman-sophomore girls defeated Twin Cedars 52-37 on their home court Monday night. Molly Van Benthuysen led with 23 points followed by Julie Helmick 15 and Debi Fosenburg 12. Julia McDanel contributed 11 rebounds and 3 steals, while Sue Markow added 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Kayla Thomas and Vanessa Long added rebounds and steals as the guard court anchored a strong defensive effort.
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Moravia
Twin Cedars
Molly van Benthuysen
Tyer
Followeng
Julie Helmick
Debi Fosenburg
Robin Spencer
Julia McDanel
Ted
Sue Markow
Kayla Thomas
Vanessa Long
Mohawkettes Triumph at Davis County Clinic
Moravia Mohawkettes and Coach Markow attended the Davis County Basketball Clinic. Eight teams played, Mohawkettes defeated Blakesburg 46 to 19 led by Fonda Dicks with 24 points. Janiece Tubaugh added 10 and Jean Rouse 6.
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Mohawkettes
Davis County
Moravia Mohawkettes
Markow
I Blakesburg
Fonda Dicks
Janiece Tubaugh
Jean Rouse
Mally van Benthuysen
Sally Whitehead
Sally Martin
Diana Kelley
Sharon Thomas
Janice Coltrain
Julia McDanel
Sue Markouw
ISU Increases Some Natural Gas Rates
Iowa Southern Utilities Co announces an about eight percent rate rise in 17 communities due to higher wholesale natural gas costs. The increase, effective Nov. 14, follows a Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline Co. approval for over twelve percent gas cost hikes subject to refund. The change applies on a prorated basis and affects customers in listed towns and regions.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline Co
Federal Power Commiissign
Abilles
Lone Southern
The
Price Commission
Luyou
Witu.ted
Orphea
Daiville
Leos
Dedajchis
Mindletean
West Burks
School Music Concert Postponed to Sunday Afternoon
The school vocal and instrumental music concert scheduled for tonight has been postponed to 2:30 Sunday afternoon December 12 due to conflicting schedules. More details and program will appear in next week's Moravia Union.
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Moravia Union
Moravia 72 Fall Festival Dates Confirmed
The Moravia Fall Festival chairman says the 72 festival will run September 14 15 and 16 later than usual to secure a better carnival contract. The carnival firm wants setup to start Wednesday September 13 with the event running through September 16.
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Lackluster
Moravia
Regular meeting at Antiquity Lodge No 252
Regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 252 AF and AM set for Monday night December 6 at 7 36 PM Members urged to attend for officer election and plans for the coming year
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Antiquity Lodge No
Hudsons welcome baby Hugh Adam at Albia Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ray Hudson announce the birth of a son Hugh Adam at Albia hospital on Monday November 29. He weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces. Mr Hudson is Moravia school instrumental music instructor.
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Ray Hudson
Albia Hospital
Hugh Adam
Hudson
Moravia
Ran Kehrberg
Mon
Wun Lee
Scott
Alfred Woodward
Hedricw and
Emery Kehrberg
Mo- FoVis
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Twentieth Century Club
Connie Stanley
Jerold Gillaspie
Grace Methodist
Fred Gallaher
Moravia United Methodist Parish
Thomas W. Woodin
Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead
Salem Church
Salem
Salem United Methodist
Church of Nazarene
D. R. Ables
Teenium United Methodist
Ufisii
MHS
Lamoni
Fonda Dicks Ted
Jean Ann Rouse
Iowa U’s
Lamont Boys
Argo
Gary Green
Dave Allen
Corydon
Warren
Mohawette Fresh-Soph
ISU
Jeffrey Ab
Iles Oye
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