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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1976
Page
3
The December schedule shows instrumental concert on the 9th at 7 30 p m, basketball games on the 10th and 11th, a high school Christmas program on the 12th, Centerville 3 V boys at 6 30 p m and wrestling in Melcher Dallas at 6 30 p m. Also listed are First Aid Classes on the 14th and 15th, elementary Christmas program on the 16th, and multiple games and activities through December 23.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh return ed home Sunday after a stay with Mr and Mrs Richard Harsh and Richy in Owosso Michigan They attended Prof Richard Harshs art show and reception at John Wesley College Heritage Hall The exhibition runs December 2 through December 18 with a reception held on December 2.
Debbie Van Borin of Kirksville Massachusetts spent Monday afternoon with her grandmother Mrs Mearl Walter in a family visit recorded in local notes.
Members of the Past Matron's Club held their annual Christmas party with a 6:30 dinner at Mrs. Doris Wilson's home. Guests included Mrs. Ferm lin McAllister. After dinner a business meeting elected Mrs. Phyllis Dicks president and Mrs. Doris Wilson secretary treasurer. A white elephant gift exchange followed as attendees opened and displayed gifts.
The Homemakers Club met Sunday evening at the Lewis Beaty home. Nevella Shepard called the meeting to order. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. Roll call answered by trips taken. Treasurer’s report given. New business included election of officers: Chairman Flossie Walker, Vice chair Ava Long, Secretary-Treasurer Mildred Tarbell. Next meeting slated for a watch party with Harold Huff on December 31.
Moravia avenged a loss by defeating Mormon Trail in overtime after suffering 81-68 defeat at Seymour in the Bluegrass Conference semifinals. Kandi Kaster led Moravia with 34 points, supported by Sheri Kaster 16 and Candy Marlin 14, while Theresa Cortesio anchored defense with 5 blocked shots and 12 rebounds. In consolation, Moravia routed Melcher Dallas 74-52 as Kaster scored 40 points and Cortesio again starred with 12 rebounds and 9 interceptions.
Moravia Jaycees and Jaycee-ettes held a coop Christmas supper December 4 at the community building with carols and a visit from Santa. The Dec 7 meeting reported progress on the March 5 carnival and announced new committee members.
Mrs Keith Chelsing and her Sunday School class visited the home of Mrs Mearl Walter where they conducted their lesson in a warm home setting.
Moravia OES will meet Tuesday evening December 14 with a cooperative dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by the regular meeting and election of officers plus a white elephant gift exchange. Marylin Robinson WM.
Moravia firemen started a Multi Media First Aid course with heart massage instruction. The first meeting occurred Monday evening at Moravia High School library with two sessions scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, December 14 and 15, at 6:45 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Pettibone announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy to Bob Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Robert Mitchell of rural Plano The wedding is planned for January 15 1977 at Grace United Methodist Church Peggy is a senior at Moravia High School and Bob is a senior at Centerville High School where he will graduate in January
Rev L B Deedrick leads worship at 9 30 a m with a sermon on why Christ came and Christmas meaning. Sunday School follows at 10 30 a m, with Adult Bible Class at 7 p m Youth Fellowship and Children's Service at 7 p m UMW meet Thursday at 1 30 p m for Christmas week. Christmas program set for December 19 at 7 30 p m.
Rev Gilbert Hackett pastor leads church activities with a Christmas Dinner December 10 at 6 30 pm at the grade school and services on Sunday December 12 including Sunday School 10 00 am Morning Worship 11 00 am N Y L 3 45 pm Gospel Hour 6 30 pm and Prayer Praise Hour on Wednesday December 15 at 7 30 pm.
Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Pastors Bob and Jo Hoover lists services at Salem and Grace. Sunday worship at 9 and 11, church school at 10, men’s breakfast and Bible study at 6:30, prayers at 7, United Methodist Women meet 1:30 on the third Wednesday, junior choir Thursday 3:45 for grades 2-6, parish council meets December 15 at 8:00 p.m. at Salem.
Sammy Weston expresses gratitude for cards flowers calls and visits received during a hospital stay at Alba Special thanks are extended to John Zajec and Dr Avera at the Albia hospital for their care and courteous service
Pairings have been received for girls sectional tournaments. Mo ravia will meet Seymour girls Saturday Feb 12 at 6 30 p.m. Centerville. A win in the opening round would place them in the semi finals Monday Feb 14 at Centerville Fox Valley winner. Consolation and finals set for the next night at Centerville. Other bracket matchups include Moulton-Udell vs Davia County and Blakesburg vs Albia.
Moravia Community Housing Inc holds a meeting Tuesday evening December 14 at 7 p.m. in the community building. Paul Wilson reports Gladys Harsh will be secretary-treasurer, with Bob Hoover Guy Argo and Gail Tuttle on the board and Tom Anders as project attorney. The session will review completed steps and form committees. the public is invited.
Wanda Johnson, a burn patient at University Hospital in Iowa City, underwent skin grafting Thursday after two months in the hospital. She suffered burns in a bath accident at Lucas County Home in Chariton last September and has since been living at the Lucas County Home following Apapoose County Home closure. Friends may send get well cards to Burn Ward care of University Hospital Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Dale Derby of Abilene visited Sunday.
Moravia Garden Club met on Tuesday November 30 at the home of Mrs Keith Chelsing with co host Linda Harris. Linda sang and demonstrated Christmas. Genevieve Morgan won the house plant. Members approved a memorial library book for Clara Gardner and funded a flowering bicentennial tree to be planted spring 1977. Deloris Burkland will host December 29 gathering.
Moravia Sagge Club hosts a Christmas party and dance on December 11 1976 at Moravia Grade School. Co op supper at 6 30 p m, dance at 8 30 p m. Albia and Center ville clubs invited. Grabbag with $1.50 limit. Saddle Club members and families urged to attend.
A young boy Chris Kerr inspired Iconium to add Christmas decorations along Main Street. Local groups Fantastic Arts KOA and Penfield Garage joined to brighten the town, with the Penfield Garage display especially striking at night. The community notes gratitude for the effort and the church manger scene funded by the Murphys of Honey Creek State Park.
Moravia High School music department announces the 1976 annual instrumental Christmas concert on Thursday December 9 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium The High School Concert Band and Elementary Band will perform free for all parents grandparents relatives and friends to attend and enjoy a festive evening of music
Moravia girls rally from 13 down to beat Mormon Trail 61 to 57 after OT, tied 53 53 in regulation. Kas ter 24 Wilson 20 Kaster 14 Hinote 3 lead scoring. defense keyed by Cortesio 12 rebounds 4 blocks. Boys lose 70s era Mohawks 28 by McDane 28 points despite late effort. Next up Melcher Dallas here Friday, Central Decatur at Leon Tuesday.
Moravia opened its wrestling season Monday at the elementary building, hosting Wayne junior varsity wrestlers who totaled 40 points to Moravia's 20. Gary Rowley and Randy Phillips each had a pin, Randy Young a decision, as coach Chuck Lewis notes 14 boys in the lineup. Listed from lightweight to heavyweight are Hovard Pettibone McCoy Young Phillips Williams Young Vance McCrory Hull Rowley Coltrain Uhlenhake. The team unveiled new red and white warm-ups made by Mrs Mark Uhlenhake. A meet with Pekin is set for Thursday at 6 30 p m with no admission. The next away meets are Leon on Dec 13 Melcher-Dallas on Dec 16 and Centerville Fresh on Dec 20.
Mr and Mrs Harold C Turner of Mystic celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on December 14 from 2 to 4 pm at Mystic Community Center. Hosting the event are their children and grandchildren.
The Federal Power Commission raised the well head price ceiling for natural gas, with retail customers in Iowa and surrounding areas seeing higher bills starting this month. Iowa Southern Utilities says the residential space heating increase averages 6 percent, with bills after December 23 rising from about 50.75 to 66.40 per month for the same usage, as costs have climbed about 30 percent in the last year.
Funeral services for Earl Eugene Gay 27 were held Tuesday in Albia with burial at Hillcrest cemetery Moravia. Born November 22 1949 in Centerville he died December 4 at his parents home in Albia. Survived by wife Deborah daughter Carrie mother and father sister and grandparents. He was a 1968 Albia High School graduate National Guard member and seed salesman for Agri-Products.
Jdumice Coltrain, a University of Northern Iowa student, is doing her student teaching at Kennedy School in Cedar Rapids. The program aims to give prospective teachers practical duties under an experienced supervisor.
The Moravia Booster Club will hold its December gathering at the community building this Thursday. A coop supper and an honored gift exchange are planned among attendees.
Birth notice for Brian Lre born December in Centerville Rt 1 to Mrs Patrick Main. Baby weighed six ounces and is held by a light sister Ret Nee. Grandparents are Marion Main and late E Main with Ruth Stiggu noted as great grandmother.
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