Lonna Bolin Wins Champion Lamb at International Show
Lonna Bolin, 15, a Moravia High sophomore, captured top honors in the junior market lamb division at the International Livestock Show in Chicago with a Hampshire-Suffolk cross named Mohawk. She and her parents drove 365 miles in icy conditions, taking about 11 hours, to reach the venue where her lamb rivaled for both champion and reserve titles.
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Duonna ‘Bolin
Moravia High School
Chicago
Monroe County
Omaha
Chicacago
Lonna
Don Bolin
Appanoose Residents to Attend Iowa Farm Bureau Meet
About 12 residents of Appanoose county are set for the 57th annual Iowa Farm Bureau convention in Des Moines December 9 to 11. County delegate Robert M. Scott of Moravia will attend business sessions to vote on policy resolutions elect state officers and shape programs. DeWayne Moore of Melrose will join the county women's session. The group will elect five members to the state women's committee and 10 delegates to the American Farm Bureau women’s conference in January. The convention features the big day December 10 with amateur talent, discussion meet for young farmers, a talk by J Merrill Anderson of Newton, and a banquet with county recognition and a talk by Dr Kenneth McFarland.
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Farm Bureau
Appanoose County
Iowa Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Robert M. Scott
Moravia
DeWayne (Mabel) Moore
Melrose
State Farm Bureau Women's Committee
American Farm Bureau Womens
J. Merrill Anderson
Newton
Lows Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Kenneth McFarland
Moravia FFA Members to Leadership Camp
Moravia FFA members Eugene Fry Peg Pettibone Dennis Kaster Larry Mash and Doug Ballanger along with adviser Mr Carter will attend the South Central District Greenband Leadership Camp at the state 4 H campgrounds in Madrid. The camp run by FFA officers on December 5 and 6 is for first year members to learn leadership activities. Cost is 3 50 paid by the chapter and 5 00 by the member. They depart at 1 00 p m December 6 and return home at 7 30 p m the same day with attendees from 38 chapters.
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Moravia
Taylor Aid Meeting Set for Friday Gift Exchange
Taylor Aid will meet Friday with Lois Wilson. Everyone should bring a gift for the gift exchange.
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Taylor Aid
Lois Wilson
Jaycee-Ettes Plan December Community Fundraisers
Jaycee-Ettes met on December 2 to discuss a December 6 chili and steamburger supper, a December 8 poster and poem contest with Bicentennial theme, and future projects including a January 7 spaghetti supper and a potential February carnival to support improvements at the community building. The group and their husbands will canvass on December 20 singing Christmas carols.
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Jaycee-Ettes
Progressive Club Meets With Verva McDonough
The Progressive Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Verva Mc Donough. Bridge was played with prizes awarded to Winifred Schrodt and Lucile Carter and guests prizes went to Opal Callen and Lucile Gough. Turkey salad crackers candies nuts and coffee were served by the hostess.
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Progressive Club
Verva McDonough
Winifred Schrodt
Lucile Carter
Opal Callen
Lucile Gough
Family Dinner Hosted by Francis Argo in Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs Francis Argo hosted a Thanksgiving and Christmas gathering at the D A W building in Oskaloosa on Saturday November 29 with attendees including Mr and Mrs James Culbertson Roy Carl and Linda of Moline Hi Mrs Ray Culbertson Todd and Cheri of Taylor Ridge WV Mr and Mrs Clair McDanel Royce Tim Pam and Sheela of Comanche Mr and Mrs John Grupp Brenda and Stacey Jo of Grand Rapids Mich Mr and Mrs Darrell Argo of Bentonville Ark Mr and Mrs Max McDanel and Neela Cehovet of Moline Tl Mrs Reggie Bacorn Nicole and Joel of Colona 1 Mr and Mrs Duane Dyrian of Ottumwa Mrs Verda Argo of Oskaloosa and Thelma McDanel of Moravia
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Francis Argos
Francis Argo
D.A.W
Oskaloosa
James Culbertson
Roy
Carl
Linda
Moline
Ray Culbertson
Todd
Cheri
Taylor Ridge
Clair McDanel
Royce
Tim
Pam
Sheela
Comanche
John Grupp
Brenda
Stacey Jo
Grand Rapids
Mich
Darrell Argo
Bentonville, Ark
Max McDanel
Neela Cehovet
Reggie Bacorn
Nicole and
Joel
Colona
Duane Dyrian
Ottumwa
Verda Argo
Thelma McDanel
Moravia
Birth announced for Rebecca Jane Williams in Ottumwa
Mr and Mrs Billy Williams of Ottumwa are the parents of a daughter Rebecca Jane born November 20 at Ottumwa Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 334 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Franch.
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Billy Williams
Ottumwa
Rebecca Jane
Ottumwa Hospital
Bill Franch
Services Held Sunday For Nelfie Williams
Mellie Williams 86 died at Itumwa Hospital on November 28. Born Oct 1 1889 in Decatur County she lived in Moravia area and later Miller neighborhood. Survivors include son Raymond Williams and daughters Pauline Wright and Mary Marie Coltrain with eight grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral Sunday November 30 at Salem United Methodist Church, 1 30 PM, with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery. A memorial fund was set up for the church.
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Decatur County
Ki Eal
Mary Wycoff
Ben Williams
Appaniadse County
Moravia
Salem United Methodist Church
Raymond Williams
Centerville
Harold
Pauline) Wright
Moulford
Kenneth
Mary Marie) Coltrain
Ning
Maude Plummer
Pearl Boyer
Newton
Ben. Williams
Lazélle
Dewey Wadsworth
Laura Taylor
Bob and
Jo Hoover
Hillcrest Cemetery
Thankful families note Nellie Williams death
ARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks for all kindness shown during the illness and death of our mother Nellie Williams Cards calls flowers food and memorial gifts were gratefully received by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams and family Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wright and family Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coltrain
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Nellie Williams
Raymond Williams
Harold Wright
Kenneth Coltrain
20th Century Reading Club Officers Elected and Christmas Events
The 20th Century Reading Club elected officers for 1976 with Rhoda Holman as president and Cora Stocker as treasurer. Members held a Christmas program with prayers, songs, and a memorial for Nellie Williams. Donations for Corrie ten Boom books were given to the public library. Other clubs held Christmas gatherings and gift exchanges, including the Past Matrons and Moravia Saddle Club events with plans for meetings and a Santa visit.
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20Th Century Reading Club
Umats Te Sentury Rassing
Cora Stocker
Cecil Tadlock
Helen
Nellie Williams
Rall
Gertrude Johnson
Ida Kelley
Frances Ashby
Lord
Corrie Ten Boom
Rhoda Holman
Violet Perry
Wilma Whicker
Winnie DuVall
Mary Meadows
VanDorin Christmas Dinner Planned in December
Annual VanDorin community dinner set for December 14 in the Community Building. Attendees should bring a potluck dish and a grab bag gift for the exchange.
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VanDorin
Coop
Moravia U ES to Hold December Meeting Tuesday
The Moravia U. ES. announces its regular December meeting and Coop Supper will be held Tuesday evening at 6 30. Election of officers Bea French and Worthy Matzan are on the agenda.
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Moravia Saddle Club
Fairview Center
Santa
Moravia U. ES
Bea French
Worthy Matzan
Moravia Residents Invited to Public Meeting
Moravia residents gathered for a 7 30 p m meeting at the community building to plan housing funds under the Urban Development program through the Area KV Planning Commission.
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Moravia
Area KV Planning Commission
Iconium United Methodist Christmas Message and Service
The church invites worship at 9 30 a m led by Rev LB Destirick and Pastor Donald Whitehead with a Bible study theme on Romans the real reason for Christ's Bethlehem birth. Sunday School follows at 10 30 a m bring your Bible and a friend.
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Iconium United Methodist
Destirick
Donald Whitehead
Christ
Bethlehem
Nazarene Church Schedule and Youth Leaders Brief
The Church of the Nazarene Big Richies outlines Sunday events from 10:00 Bible study for an average group to 11:00 Morning Service and 2:30 Shut-in services. Evening 6:45 Fellowship for the concerned, with Rose Smith as President Opal Longley Junior Director, Bob and Natalie Hyatt Teen Directors. Includes weekly board meeting, Thursday fasting at noon, Friday Bible Quiz at 3:45 to 5:00, and teen quizzing at the Kampe residence. Transportation line provided with phone number 724-3849.
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of the Nazarene
Big Richies
Eee Claas
Euper
Shutine
Rose
Mary Smith
Opal Longley
Bob
Natalie Hyatt
Fellowship of the Concerned
Kiampe
Moravia Methodist Parish Public Schedule and Events
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists pastors Bob and Jo Heaver and Kerry Boblenz with Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. Salem and 11:00 a.m. Grace, church school at both Grace and Salem, Advent service December 7 at Grace with a sandwich supper, 6:30 p.m. Men’s breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and Bible study. Wednesday Bible study at Grace and prayer at Salem. Junior Choir Thursday 3:45 p.m. Grace. Adult choir Mondays 7:30 p.m. Grace. Regular activities and special events noted.
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The
Moravia United
Salem
Grace
Coop Supper Kickoffs Christmas Season in Dec 1 Event
A cooperative supper on December 1 brought Jaycees, Jaycee-ettes, families and guests together for holiday food. Mr and Mrs Santa Claus visited children, took orders and handed out gifts. Attendees anticipate another event next year and thank Mr and Mrs Robert Reiman for the tree, Mr and Mrs Art Fox for participation, and Mr and Mrs Ray Charity.
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COOP
Santa Clause
Robert Reiman
Art Fox
Ray Charity
Lillian Callen remembered by family and friends
The family extends heartfelt thanks to undertaker Geyer Pastor Tom Tullis organist singers pall bearers and burial attendants Dr Jewett and the St Joseph hospital staff for support during Lilian's illness Visitation at the hospital home and Turner Funeral Home with food cards and a rosebow from the UMW Acknowledgment from Elsie J Callen Mintia Shoemaker and Mintia Callen Shoemaker to neighbors and relatives for easing the passing of Lilian
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Geyer
Tom Tullis
Jewett
St. Joseph Hospital
Turner Funeral Home
Rosebow
Lilian
UMW
Lillian
Elsie J. Callen Mintia
A. Callen
Thank you for the calls and prayers Hazel Steffen
A note of gratitude from Hazel Steffen thanks friends and neighbors for calls prayers gifts and cards received during a hospital stay.
Southeast Warren Board Meets and December Schedule
School calendar lists a board meeting at 7 30 p m on Saturday December 6 and multiple basketball games at Melcher Dallas Liberty Center Leon Mormon Trail and Twin Cedars through December 15 plus a faculty Christmas dinner and an elementary Christmas program. The schedule notes times venues and events including varsity junior varsity girls and boys contests and a wrestling meet.
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Warren
Liberty Center
Mon
Melcher-Dallas
Elem
Leon
Melcher- Dallas
Twin Cedars
Mormon Trail
Mae McDonald Hosts Wesley UMW Meeting
The Wesley UMW gathered at Mae McDonalds home on November 20 with seven members present. Attendees included Helen Price Edrie Phillips Edith Hiatt Evelyn Daniels Golda Hiatt Flora Hiatt Paulette Daniels Bryan and Carla. December plans note Edith to host December 18 with reminders for centerpieces candy or cookies.
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Mae McDonald
Wesley Chapel
U.M.W
Wesley U.M.W
Helen Price
Edrie Phillips
Edith Hiatt
Evelyn Daniels
Golda
Flora Hiatt
Paulette Daniels
Bryan
Carla
Mae
Edith
Christmas gathering at Hiatt home shared by extended families
An early Christmas dinner and gift exchange occurred at the Kenneth Hiatt residence on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens Mrs Gus Hiatt Mrs Mabry Taylor Donald Hiatt and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hiatt. Guests from Dike and Urbandale joined the Mosley and Sigler families for Thanksgiving Day events.
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Kenneth Hiatt
Ernest Hiatt
Harold Hudgens
Gus Hiatt
Mabry Taylor
Donald Hiatt
Dennis Argo
Dike
Q. A. Sigler
Urbandale
Moravia Jaycees Attend Moulton Charter Night
Saturday the Moravia Jaycees attended charter night at Moulton. The group enjoyed a fine meal and an engaging guest speaker. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Houser, Mr and Mrs Ron Repp, Mr and Mrs Richard Cloyed, Mr and Mrs Daryl Tisue, Mr and Mrs Richard Perry.
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Moravia Jaycees
Moulton
Jaycees
John Houser
Ron Repp
Richard Cloyed
Daryl Tisue
Richard Perry
Moravia Mohawks fall to Mormon Trail in tourney opener
In the Bluegrass conference tourney at Humeston, Moravia the Mohawks lost 60-48 to Mormon Trail after a strong first half, trailing by four at halftime. Jeff McDanel led Moravia with 15 points, while MT’s balanced scoring featured four players in double figures. Moravia girls also fell to Mormon Trail 92-76 despite a 65-63 third-quarter lead, MT catching fire late. Barb Smith and Kathi Kaster led Moravia scoring with 36 and 22 respectively, but MT outscored 27-13 in the final period. The Mohawkettes hit 46.4% overall, MT 61.3% with 34 makes at the line. Next games loom against Melcher-Dallas and local junior varsity teams.
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Moravia Mohawks
Mormon Trail
Humeston
Jeff McDanel
Stuart McDanel
Alan Paris
Chris McDonough
Brian Harrington
Mormont Trail
Moravia
Moravia Girls
MT Saints
Mohawkettes
Moravia High School
Harrington
Mormon Rail
Moravian
Donna Hancock
Rhonda Hansacker
Barb Smith
Kathi Kaster
Candy Marlin
Sheri Kaster
Janet ‘Tisue
Theresa’ Cortesio
Pegey McBride
Mary Bruce
MIT
Melcher-Dallas
Sth
SE. Warren
Merchants Open House Draws Many Visitors
Moravia merchants hosted an Open House drawing visitors from Moravia and nearby towns despite rain. Winners included Mary Dixon Lamoni a Christmas stocking kit from McDonough Gambles Store, Pearl Woodward Moravia a Bicentennial pillow kit, Ruth Hiner Moravia a Christmas wall hanging kit, Alice Easter Moravia a ceramic urn from Moravia Florist, Mrs Carl Van Zante Moravia a pocket calculator from Moravia Furniture, Marcia Rich Centerville a ceramic angel, and Avis Wiles Centerville a Christmas arrangement from the Fantastic Arts drawing.
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Merchants Open
Moravia
McDonough Gambles
Ginny’s Corner
Mary Dixon
Lamoni
Pearl Woodward
Ruth Hiner
Moravia Florist
Alice Easter
Carl van Zante
Marcia Rich
Centerville
Avis Wiles
Thanksgiving Guests Visit Loyd Carters in Plano
Thanksgiving Day guests included Robert and Carter families from Morning Sun, Richard and Goughnour party from Mediapolis, Rick Goughnour from Kirksville Maé, Lulu Sandford, Dallas Charity from Englewood Colorado, plus Bill Martins in Plano. Friday supper at Frank Wilson’s home featured James Wilson and clan and Raymond Chauity family. Sunday visitors to Mearl Walter included Marie Baughman, Debbie VanDorin, Carolyn VanDorin, and Ardis Walter.
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Loyd Carters
Robert Carter
Morning Sun
Richard Goughnour
Rhonda
Randy
Mediapolis
Rick Goughnour
Kirksville
Maé
Lulu Sandford
Dallas Charity
Englewood
Colo
Bill Martins
Plano
Frank Wilson
James Wilson
Sheri
Milton
Ruth Ann
Mia
Greg Wilson
Paul Wilson
Matt
Marla
Melanie
Raymond Chauity
Mearl Walter
Marie Baughman
Unionville
Debbie VanDorin
Carolyn VanDorin
Ardis Walter
McFarlands Purchase Besco Farm Near Moravia
Mr and Mrs Dale McFarland bought the former Howard Besco farm northwest of Moravia at a recent farm sale.
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Dale McFarland
Howard Besco
Moravia
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Lamb
Moravia E.F.A
Taylor-Aid
Nelfie Williams
Mellie Williams
Itumwa Hospital
M&et
Raymond
Charity
Genevieve Morgan
Louemma Palnt
Herex Johnson
Mra Spelroshar
Doris Wilson
Hazel Steffen
Santa and
Mrs
Santa Claus
Mrs. Claus
Scott Perry
Denise Turner
Paul Turner
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