Moravia Christmas Decoration Contest Prizes
The Moravia Booster and Garden clubs sponsor a holiday home decorating contest with divisions Nativity, Traditionalist, Door or Window, Lamp Post, Driveway or Sidewalk. Entrants must participate, winners from last year must switch classes. Prizes range from 5 dollars to 3 dollars.Entry contacts Janet Fox 3756 and Mrs Kenneth Condra 3545. Judging is 6 30 to 9 00 p m Monday evening December 23 with lights on.
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Moravia
Garden Club
Janet Fox
Kenneth Condra
Moravia Girls Top Melcher Dallas. Boys Fall Short
In a Bluegrass conference hoop twinbill, Moravia girls beat Melcher Dallas 71 58 as Claudia Miller scored 39 points and Mohawkettes rallied from a 17 12 first quarter deficit to lead by 20 late in the third. Melcher Dallas boys edged Moravia 70 60 despite Moravia shooting 36 percent to the visitors 49 percent. Coach Walker cited rebounding and layups as key issues to improve before Friday at Leon.
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Moravia
Sagnes
Dallas
MHS
M. D
Moravia Mohawkettes
Claudia Miller
Diane Rogers
Linda Hiatt
Linda Self
Mohawkettes
Kaye Helmick
Beth Steenhoek
Dixie Davis
Dolly van Benthuysen
Melcher Callas
Jhey
Moravia Mohawks
Moravia van
Melcher Dallas
Melcher
Walker
Leon
Nu Woodward
Lui
G. Tisue
Dinette
Melcher-Dallas
Mrs Luther Caster Moves to Golden Age Manor
Mrs. Luther Caster has been transferred from St Joseph hospital in Centerville to Golden Age nursing home. Her husband also resides at Golden Age Manor where they are making their home.
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Junior Caster
Monroe
Luther Caster
Water Scott
Mrs. Caster
Centerville
Golden Age Manor
St. Joseph Hospital
Golden Age Nursing Home
Vess Hiatt Returns From University Hospital
Veus Hiatt, once a medical patient at the University Hospital, was reported to have returned from treatment. The brief item notes his discharge and return to normal activities following his stay at the university facility.
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Vess Hiatt
University Hospital
Veus Hiatt
University Hos- Regiment No Nay
Bazaar planned by Moravia Neighborhood Center advisory board
The Advisory Board of the Moravia Neighborhood Center will sponsor a Bazaar at the Moravia Community building on Friday December 13 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations to the sale help cover materials for teenage crafts and other Capier programs.
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Moravia
Thanking Friends For Support During Hospital Stay
Thank you to my friends for calls cards and letters received during my stay in Davis County hospital and since my return home. BR. RB. Penuingioo
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Davis County Hospital
Christmas Musical At High School Tonite
Junior high students join high school choruses and the senior band for a Christmas concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.
Elementary Holiday Program Dec 19 at Moravia High Gym
On Thursday December 19 at 7 15 p m Moravia Elementary School presents its annual Christmas program in the high school gymnasium The Beginners Band opens with Jingle Bells followed by the Junior Band and kindergarten songs Then fifth and sixth graders perform a short operetta When Christmas Comes Fourth graders sing about St Lucia Day The program ends with a second operetta Christmas Fantasy featuring first through third graders as Santa Claus and helpers
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Moravia
St. Lucia’s
Shower Honors Christopher Repp in Moravia
A pink and blue shower was held Saturday evening at the Community building honoring Christopher Allen Repp, son of Ronald and Mrs. Repp. He recently returned from overseas duty. Chris, born October 10, now makes his home in Moravia with his parents. Hostesses were Jean Paxton, Nancy Clouse, Mrs. Dennis Helden, and Sondra Perry. Games were organized by Sondra Perry and refreshments served by the hostesses after gifts were opened and displayed.
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Christopher Allen Repp
Ronald Repp
Chris
Moravia
Jean Paxston
Nancy Clouse
Dennis’ Helden
Sondra Perry
Virginia Pettibone Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Virginia Pettibone is back at her home south of Moravia after a stay at Centerville hospital. She moves about the house with crutches and a heavy leg cast following injuries from an automobile accident on November 18 and several weeks of hospitalization.
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Virginia Pettibone
Moravia
Centerville
Funeral for Mrs Reichardt Held at Seymour
Local attendees honored Mae Reichardt at her Wednesday funeral in Seymour. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs E G Hawk were among those present. Also mentioned are Mr and Mrs Harold Mason and Mrs A G Mason visiting relatives in Oskaloosa with Mr and Mrs Richard Mason and their son on Sunday.
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Frank Wilson
E. G. Hawk
Mae Reichardt
Seymour
Harold Mason
A. G. Mason
Richard Mason and
Oskaloosa
Jr High and Freshmen Practice Games Report
On Wednesday December 4 1968 after school the Jr High girls beat the Freshmen 38 to 31 at the grade school gym. Fonda Dicks led with 17 points followed by Diana Kelley 8 and Janiece Tubaugh 7. Coaches praise balanced team play and strong defense by Karla Lee Pam Robinson Marguerette Martin Janice Coltrain and Rachel Gifford.
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JR. High
Fonda Dicks
Diana Kelley
Janiece Tubaugh
Sally Martin
Karla Lee
Pam Robinson
Marguerette Martin
Janice Coltrain
Rachel Gifford
Jean Ann Rouse
Deborah Hopkins
Vicki van Doring
Natalie Woodward
Paula Ablenbake
Susan Dooley
Janice Grinstead
Carol Ellison
Carl Reno
Richard Pauley
Karla Scott
Jean Aan Rouae
Union To Be Early Christmas Week
The Moravia Union will publish early Christmas week with greetings from local businesses. News and correspondence should arrive by Saturday afternoon December ae or Monday morning December. The Union will also publish early the following week on Monday December 30.
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The
Moravia Union
Union
Moravia Boys Defeat Mormon Trail 91 to 51 on the Road
Moravia boys sealed a conference win at Mormon Trail, leading throughout as Rod Purdum 16 and Gary Tisue 12 paced the rebounds. The Mohawks shot 40 percent and attempted 102 shots while the Moravia girls overwhelmed their hosts 51 to 41 with Linda Hiatt scoring 26.
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Moravia Boys
Morman Trail Gym
Saints
Moravia
Walker
Rod Purdum
Gary Tisue
George Woodward
Bob Self
Chuck Moore
Mohawks
Moravia Junior High Teams Top Moulton in Two Games
Moravia junior high girls won 35 21 and boys won 28 24 in overtime Saturday after trailing to Moulton. Girls led by Fonda Dicks 15, Diana Kelley 14, with multiple players scoring. boys crowded back in OT with Dennie Bolin Stanley Wright and David Allen scoring, David Allen leading Moravia with 12 points.
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Moravia
Moulton
Fonda Dicks
Diana Kelley
Sally Martins
Janiece Tubaugh
Kanla Scott
Pam Robinson
Margo Martin
Janice Coltrain
Rachell Gifford
Mong Hayden
Julia Helmick
Debbie Fosenburg
Carol Wilson
Richard Pauley
Moravia Boys
Dennie Bolin
Stanley Wright
David Allen
Tim Morrison
Bobby VanDorin
Card of Thanks for Hiza Enloc
Expresses gratitude for flowers, cards, food and kindness after the loss of Mrs. Hiza Enloc. Mentions families Kanneth Doud James Tackett John Ashmore Darwin Strong Fred Strong and others, acknowledging neighbours and relatives.
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Hiza Enloc
Kanneth Doud
James Tackett
John Ashmore
Darwin Strong
Fred Strong
Christmas Worship and Activities Across Moravia Area Churches
Moravia Grace hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. The I F group carols with refreshments after visiting. Parish Bible study ends with final session Monday at 7:30 p.m. Grace Circle and other church groups schedule meetings through the week. In Wesley Chapel and Fairview, services and Sunday School occur, with a Christmas program planned for December 22 1988 at 9:00 a.m.
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Moravia
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Koinonia Group
Wscs Wi
Wesley Chapel
Frank Heckman
Edrie Philips
Fairview
Ruby Long
Christmas church services and programs noted
Rev L G Deedrick and Rev E J Strong announce services at multiple churches. Christmas program scheduled for Dec 20 or 22 with worship, Sunday School and evening services. Prayer meetings, Bible study, and youth activities listed including NYPS and juniors.
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L. G. Deedrick
Carl Tie
WSCS
Pen Svarty
Imogene Tisue
Sheri Kaster to perform on Bill Riley talent show
Sheri Kaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Kaster will appear on KRNU TV Bill Riley talent show on Saturday December 14 at 4 30 p m.
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Sheri Kaster
Dean Kaster
Bill Riley
Krnutv
Satuday
Thanks to St Joseph hospital staff and friends
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Christy thank the St. Joseph hospital staff for excellent care during their hospital stay. They also express gratitude to friends, neighbors, relatives, ministers, and others for calls, cards, gifts, flowers, prayers, and ongoing kindnesses after returning home.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Family expresses thanks for support after loss of Jacke
Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel, Mr and Mrs Herbert McDanel and family, Mrs Dorothy Grigsby, Mr and Mrs Des Trev, Linda and Bey Jo Day thank friends and relatives for prayers cards food and kindness following the death of their son and brother Jacke.
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Jacke
Guy McDanel
Herbert McDanel
Dorothy Grigsby
Des Trev
Linda and
Bey Jo Day
Moravia business men to meet Friday night
Moravia business men are asked to assemble at the Moravia Community building at 8:00 pm Friday to plan a Christmas drawing for the town and discuss future drawings and promotions. Rand mothers hold regular meeting Dec 4. The music banquet is set for Tuesday May 6.
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Moravia
RAND
Ron Woodward
Johnson, Schupp, and Main seek hospital care
Virgil Johnson entered University Hospital in Iowa City for medical treatment on Monday. Mark Schupp, son of Mr and Mrs James Schupp, is hospitalized in St. Joseph Hospital Centerville with bronchial pneumonia after entering Saturday evening. Armeda Main entered Monroe County Hospital in Albia for medical treatment on Friday.
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Virgil Johnson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Mark Schupp
James Schupp
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Armeda Main
Albia
Moaree
Local Highway Renamed No 5 From Missouri Line North
Moravia will switch from No 60 to No 5 on Highway 5 in the near future. The Iowa State Highway Commission plans sign changes starting December 23. The route will connect with Missouri No 5 as it enters Iowa, continuing as No 5 from the Missouri line to Interstate 35 near Des Moines.
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Moravia
Iowa State Highway Commission
Missouri
Claude Hutton 61 Rites Wednesday
Claude John Hutton 61 of Moravia area died Monday at his home. He was born January 11, 1907 in Appaloose county, son of John and Lena Young Hutton. Survived by four sisters Louise Hutton Minnie Yeager Fern Martin Mildred Way, four nieces and one nephew. Services Wednesday at 2 pm Turner Funeral Home with Rev. Kermit Gladfelder officiating. Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Claude John Hutton
Moravia
John
Lena Young Hutton
Appaloose County
Louise Hutton
Minnie Yeager
Fern Martin
Buckeye
Ariz
Mildred Way
Phoenix
Turner Funeral Home
Kermit Gladfelder
Mystic
Hillcrest Cemetery
Auto Crash on South Edge of Town Seems Routine
Heavy frost turned pavement to ice causing crashes across the county. At Moravia near Forrest Main barn Connie Frances Lahart 18 of Albia lost control in a 1960 Ford Falcon veering into a ditch and injuring only lightly after a trip to Albia hospital. A Wilson Packing truck jackknifed on the McDonald curve between Moravia and Centerville with the driver sustaining minor bruises.
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Moravia
Forrest Main Barn
Connie Frances Lahart
Rt. 2
Albia
Walter Lahart
Centerville Community College
Albia Hospital
Wilson
McDonald Curve
Betwen Moravia
Cetterville
Mrs French Elected OES Worthy Matron
Moravia chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars elected officers at a regular meeting led by Worthy Matron Genevieve Morgan. Mrs. Wm. French was chosen worthy matron with Mrs. John Sharp associate matron, Claude Hawk worthy patron, Tren ton Wilson associate patron, and other posts filled. installation planned for January 7 at 7 30.
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Moravia Order of Eastern Stars and Husbands
Masonic Hall
Genevieve Morgan
Wm. French Worthy
John Sharp
Claude Hawk
Trenton Wilson
John Main
Paul Broshar
Jim Herron
Monroe Bureau President Attends National Farm Bureau Meet
James Wilson, president of the Monroe County Farm Bureau, attended the National Farm Bureau Convention in Kansas City from Sunday to Wednesday, representing local agriculture and industry leaders.
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F. B
James Wilson
Monroe County Farm Bureau
National Farm Bureau
Kansas City
Coulson Enters Monroe County Hospital for Treatment
C. Coulson entered Monroe County Hospital at Albia on Tuesday for medical treatment and examination.
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Co. C. Coulson
Monroe County Hospital
C. C. Coulson
Albia
Moravia Saddle Club Christmas Party Held at School
The Moravia Saddle Club held its Christmas party Thursday evening December 5 at the grade school gym. A cooperative supper was served and children played games with prizes awarded. Adults enjoyed cards and a gift exchange closed the evening.
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Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Sympathy Sent For Cal Mus Class Of 54 Member
The community expresses sorrow for the death of Jack Mc Danel in a tragic boat accident off the coast. Friends and classmates from the Cal MUS Class of 1954 extend condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Jack McDanel
Cal
Thanks for the hospital cards and letters received
A brief note of gratitude for the sympathy shown during a hospital stay. Thanks are extended to all, with special mention of Jay Rea Seay and others who sent thoughtful wishes and urist.
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Oy Atvident
Jay Rea Seay
Rites Held Sunday For Lenny Prough
Lenny Prough son of Harold and Daphen Prough born February 15 1950 in Centerville Iowa died December 5 1968 at the University of Iowa Hospital aged 18 years 9 months 20 days. He lived in Moravia most of his life joined Grace United Methodist Church May 2 1962. He contributed in his own way to school life despite not growing in stature or participating in sports. Funeral services were held Sunday December 8 at Grace Methodist Church with Rev Thomas Woodin officiating Turner Funeral home in charge. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Lenny Prough
Harold
Daphen Prough
Centerville
Iowa
University of Iowa Hospital
Iowa City
Lenny
Moravia
Grace United Methodist Church
God
Harry Prough
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Special thanks for flowers and kindness after loss
Acknowledges friends and relatives for flowers gifts food and cards after the death of their son and mentions thanks to Rev Woodin Grace United Methodist Church lunch organizers and several named individuals. Expresses deep appreciation for community love and devotion.
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Woodin
Grace United Methodist Church
Carl Tisues
Dean Tomlins
Richard Bentzingers
Ronnie Self
Joyce McDonough
Jean Allen
Amd
Harold Prough Terry
Julie Ann
Jim Rowley
Ted Wilon
Moravia Cut Telephone Cable Halts City Lights
Moravia lost all telephone service for most of Tuesday afternoon when a State Highway Commission dragline working near the Main Station on Highway 60 severed the town’s only line to Centerville. Crews repaired the damage and restored service about 4 p.m.
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Moravia
State Highway Commission
Highway 60
Centerville
Lee Benz
Moravia Town Well Delays Leave Pump Uninstalled
Moravia remains without a working deep well as the contractor promised installation within days after completing drilling last October. A sand issue prompted acid testing, and after about 4,000 gallons were pumped, another test was run in November, with no pump hookup yet ordered or installed by the council.
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Moravia
Gillen Jr to Return From Fort Hood Home for Holidays
Chester A. Gillen Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gillen of Blakesburg, will return home from Fort Hood Texas after a Lincoln-day furlough to spend Christmas with family.
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Chester A. Gillen Jr
Mir
Chester Gillen
Blakesburg
Fort Hood
Texas
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Christopher Repp
Bobby van Dorin
Depnie Bolin
Russell Moore
Steve Steenboek
Rey Argo
Gary Green
Charles Terbell
Daryl Pisue
Donald Argo
Rick Helmicks
Randy McDanel
Ren Cloyed
David McDenat
Divide
Morman Trail
M. T. Gals
Mormon Trail
M. T
Purdum
Woodward
Moore
Tisue
Self Cats
Campbell
Firat Christian Church
Lois Fowler
Aid
Birdie Main
Grace Circuit
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
J. Roland Crandall
Ottumwa
Salem United Methodist
Teonium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
B. F. Whitehead
Salem Church
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Mr. and
Mrs
D. A. Christy
Rebekah Lodge
Helen Lou Stocker
Doble Grand
Bette van Dorin
Gladys Harsh
Coffe
Katherine Charity
Leta Pettibone
Clara Irelan
Fern Hudgens
Jane Schupmann
Jill Schupmann
Patricia Caster
Sharon Hopkins
David McDanel
Ronald Cloyed
Carole Ellison
Sue Schupmann
Dallas McDanel
Deborah Keiley
Carolyn Faber
Marvin ‘Martin
Jonna VanBenthuysen
Ee Louise YoosDoren
Nda Sheldon
Jewell Walker
Lou Ellen Rowley
Donna Rhee
Sharon Riegel
Merla Prater
James VanDorin Ats
Lam Contesso
Marsha Cloyed
Hope Kelley
Wayne Tisue
Charles Moore
Ginn
Donna Hawk
Sstanley Spencer
Evan Underwood
Natalie Wood
Barbara Coliraib
John Curtis
Cynthia Grinstead
Carol Kelan
Dwight Johnson
Uth Johnson
Jack Marin
Camilla Frater
Ronald Mas
Drenda Tubau
Claude Hutton
MUS
Duba Dutt
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