Moravia Girls Finish Second in Conference Tourney
Moravia girls reach the Bluegrass conference finals at Corydon after beating Mor mon Trail 81-71 in the semifinal at Lamont, then lose 71-52 to Corydon in the final. Star Molly VanBenthuysen scores 26 in the finals as Wayne defense stymies Moravia with a 52-point total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Girls
Mormon Trail
Lamont
Corydon
Wayne Falconeiies
Moravia
Mohawkettes
Molly VanBenthuysen
Kandi Kester
Candilin
Moravia Egirls
Wayne
Molly VanBenthuy
Gen
VanBenthuysen
Handi Arm
Candi Marlin
Rebecca Horn
Tyan Hawkins
Jill McDanel
Sheri Wilson
Disaster
Moravia Girls, Mohawks Split with Melcher-Dallas in Bluegrass
Moravia girls beat Melcher-Dallas 82-65 as Molly VanBenthuysen scored 43 and Kandi Easter 27 with strong free throw shooting. Moravia boys fell 75-48 after a slow start, led by Ly unl Paris with 17 points and a balanced Mohawks lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melcher
Dallas
Moravia Girls
Molly VanBenthuysen
Candi Marlin
Kandi Easter
Lisa Clark
Peggy McBride
Rebecca Horn
Sherr Wilson
Moravia Boys
Melcher-Dallas
Lymmn Paris
Degret
Mohawks
Stuart McDanel
Jeff L. McDanel
Jeff C.mcdanel
Ron Woodward
Brent Walker
Moravia Christmas Decoration Contest Judging Set
Moravia residents will have their home holiday displays judged after 6 30 p m Monday evening December 16 sponsored by the Moravia Garden Club and the Booster Club with prizes of 5 and 3 dollars for Nativity and Traditional decorations and 3 2 dollars for door or window displays lamp post and driveway decor
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Moravia
Moravia Garden Club
Booster Club
Moravia JV Girls Fall To Mormon Trail In Close Battle
Moravia junior varsity girls lost 45-43 to Mormon Trail on the road Monday night. Moravia led 10-8 after one, 24-19 at halftime, but MT cooled and hit clutch shots late. Sherri Easter led MT with 21 points. Mary Bruce grabbed 13 rebounds for Moravia and Theresa Cortesia added seven. Next game is at Blakesburg Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mormon Trail
Sherri Easter
Janet Tisue
Lori Clark
Carol Johnson
Sherry Hinote
Mary Bruce
Theresa Cortesia
Becky Easter
John McDanel
Jane Martin
Brenda Johnson
December School Calendar Highlights and Events
The calendar lists activities from December 11 to December 20 including Adult Education and PE sessions on many Wednesdays and Thursdays, wrestling meets at Moulton-Udell and Packwood, elementary and high school Christmas programs, basketball games at Central Decatur Melcher-Dallas Lamont Wayne Corydon, and a board meeting on December 16 with early dismissal on December 20.
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Moulton-Udell
Central Decatur
Leon
Melcher-Dallas
Blakesburg Jr
Lamont
Packwood
Chariton Jr
Wayne
Corydon
Garden Club Luncheon Set for December Meet
The Morning Garden Club will gather December 18 at 12 30 p m at Mrs David Harris home for a cooperative salad luncheon and a gift exchange.
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Garden Club
David Harris
Justin Ballanger Celebrates First Birthday
Mr and Mrs Jack Ballenger and EH hosted a birthday party Thursday evening for Justin Ballanger as he turns one. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Eddy Judith Center ville Mr and Mrs Mike French Mr and Mrs Fred McBride and Travis Mr and Mrs Nelson Ballanger Jerold and Jesse and Mr and Mrs Jerry Henshaw and Sherry. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Justin Ballanger
Jack Ballenger
Justin
John Eddy
Judith
Centerville
Mike French
Fred McBride
Travis
Nelson Ballanger
Jerold
Jesse
Jerry Henshaw
Sherry
Elementary School Christmas Program Thursday Evening
The sixth grade band opens as the elementary school presents a Christmas operetta titled A Christmas Fantasy at 7:30 p.m. Kindergarten through sixth grade students take part, with Julia Moore performing piano and all students joining in Christmas carols. Community members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Moore
Moravia Schools Christmas Program Brings Music Dec 15
Moravia Junior High and High School present their annual Christmas program Sunday December 15 at 2:00 PM. Instrumental Director Don A and Vocal Director Paul Tapper lead the program with student ensembles and seasonal selections.
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Moravia Junior High
Don A
Paul Tapper
Moravia Meals Program Serves 26 Seniors Monday
The Moravia meals program reports 26 meals served Monday December 9 with smaller turnout Friday prior. Reservations may be needed. volunteers are sought for transportation and cleanup. Christmas dinner planned December 20. no meals Christmas week. resumes December 30 with New Year’s Day and January 4 1975 meals.
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Sharp
Genevieve Morgan
Gail Tuttle
Kathryn Sharp
Clover Leaf Club Dinner At Moores Draws Large Attendance
Clover Leaf Club members and guests gathered at the Moores Wednesday for a cooperative dinner with a large turnout. Janice Moore led games and prizes in the afternoon, with many local names listed among attendees. Nearby, Mrs. Lee Benz returned home after hospital treatment for her back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Janice Moore
Clover Leaf Chb
Janice
Vera
Elbert Moore
Roy
Ernestine
Pap
Phyllis Dicks
Dewayne
Mabel Moore
Dwight
Ethel Fenton
Edith Callen
Charles
Joann Turner
Steve Young
John Jones
Mansel
Mildred Tarbell
Jan Carney
Jamie
Mia
Sales
Jeanette
Roy Argo House
Margaret Tarbell
Lee Benz
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Booster Club Supper Moved to December 14 in Moravia
The Moravia Booster Club postpones its December Christmas meeting to Saturday evening December 14 due to the elementary school program. A family coop supper begins at 6 30 p.m. at the community building followed by a grab bag gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Moravia Booster Club
Santa to Visit Local Children Sunday Evening
Santa Claus will be at the Max Hiner residence one block east of the southeast corner of the square Sunday evening December 15 from 7:30 to 8:30. He invites all area youngsters to stop by for a visit.
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Santa
Santa Clause
Max Hiner
Moravia High Offers Stocks and First Aid Classes
Moravia High School runs two adult education courses with 15 to 20 in a physical education group meeting Wednesdays 7 to 9 PM and 10 to 15 enrolled in Stocks Bonds and Investments taught by David W. Clapp of Edward D Jones Ottumwa Town NYSE. First Aid instructed by Patrolman Larry Hutchison met three evenings weekly 7 to 10 and covered CPR and OSHA requirements. More classes possible if interest grows.
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Moravia High School
David W. Clapp
Edward D. Jones and Company
Ottumway Town
New York Stock Exchange
Larry Hutchison
Mr. Miller
Card of Thanks for Trenton Wilson illness and death
Neighbors friends and family helped during illness and death of Trenton Wilson. Special thanks for snow removal lunch after services meals and flowers. Gratitude to Rev Palmer and Masonic Brothers for comforting services. Doris Wilson Junior Mardeena Janice Terry White Jay Lois Alan Linda Marcia Richard Wilson
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Trenton Wilson
Palmer
Masonic Brothers
Doris Wilson Junior
Mardeena
Janice
Terry White
Jay
Lois
Alan
Linda
Marcia
Richard Wilson
Linda Wilson Among Top Five At Make It With Wool
Linda Wilson placed in the top five of twelve in the Make It With Wool contest in Ames on Friday December 6 for modeling a two piece pant suit that had won first in Keosauqua in November. She earned a Lady Remington Hot Comb and a sewing book, with the Iowa winner advancing to San Antonio in January, after modeling Tuesday at the Hotel Savery Des Moines for the Farm Bureau Women convention style show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Wilson
Ames
Keosauqua
Linda
Moravia Eastern Star Names New Officers at Meeting
Mrs William French was elected worthy matron and John Main worthy patron at the Moravia Eastern Star regular meeting at the Masonic Temple. A memorial ceremony honored departed member Trenton Wilson with altar draping. Mrs Kathryn Sharp was reaffiliated. Open installation planned in January. A retiring matron was honored with mementoes, and a Christmas tree with white elephant gifts entertained attendees.
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Moravian Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Kathryn Sharp
Trenton Wilson
William French
John Main
Forest van Benthuysen
Dick Johnson
Mrs Helen Lou Burton Heads Rebekahs in Moravia
Moravia Rebekah members elected Mrs Helen Lou Burton noble grand with Mrs Alberta Benz vice grand and Mrs Gladys Harsh secretary. A donation for senior meals was approved, community projects discussed, and a Christmas gift for member Mrs Stoops at Mason City agreed. Next meeting set for Dec 23 with grab bag and sack lunch.
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Moravia Rebekah
Genevieve Morgan
Noble Grand
Helen Lou Burton
Alberta Benz
Gladys Harsh
Katherine Charity
Fern ‘Hudgens
Stoops
Mason City
Leonard Palmer
Sally Martin Leads Iowa Wesleyan Tigers In Debut
Sally Martin, a sophomore at Iowa Wesleyan College, stars for the Tigerettes as they defeat Mount Mercy 73 to 69 in the opener. The team launches a nine game schedule heading to the district tournament in February at Grinnell. Martin returns as a key scorer and rebounder, with a history of Blue Grass Conference honors and all-state recognition at Moravia High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Martin of Moravia.
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Sally Martin
Iowa Wesleyan
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
I.W.C. “Tigerettes
Mount Mercy College of
Cedar Rapids
Grinnell
Sally
Tigerettes
Miss Marlin
Moravia High School
Miss Martin
A. W. Martin
Maravia
Christmas Greeting Edition Coming December 23 Moravia Union
The Moravia Union announces a Christmas greetings issue on Monday December 23. People wishing to place a greeting advertisement should notify the Union office next week and submit news by Monday morning December 23.
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Moravia Union
Services Friday For Mrs. Coltrain
Mary Elizabeth Coltrain 97 life long Moravia resident died December 11 at Centerville St Joseph Hospital. She married Fred Coltrain in 1909 his death 1961. Survived by five sisters two brothers and many grandchildren. Funeral Friday 10:00 a.m. Miller Wehrle Center ville burial Moravia Cemetery. Memorials to St Joseph Hospital.
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Mary Elizabeth Coltrain
Moravia
Centerville St. Joseph Hospital
Burnside, Ill
George
Barbara Winkelman McCumber
Fred Coltrain
Glenn
Maude Coltrain
Effie Gideon
John
Harve McCumber
Denver
Colo
Ileta Tock
Cherokee
Pearl Stanley
Idaho
Ruth Harris
Newton
Alice Selby
Bloomfield
Grace Bentrude
Austin
Minn
St. Joseph Hospital
Miller[Wehrle
Centerville
Gary Mayes
Drake Avenue Christian Church
Moravia Cemetery
Ray Dooley dies at 52 in Iowa City hospital
Ray Dooley 52 a veteran rural mail carrier from Centerville died Wednesday morning at University Hospital Iowa City He is survived by his wife two children Rosemary Mrs Paul Mihalovich of Moravia and Ed of Clear Lake Ia and two grandchildren Funeral services are pending at Miller Wehrle funeral home Centerville
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Ray Dooley
Iowa City
Centerville
University Hospital
Rosemary
Paul) Mihalovich
Moravia
Clear Lake
Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home
Emma Kitterman 78 Dies at Albia Hospital
Emma Kitterman of Albia aged 78 died Sunday morning at Monroe county hospital after admission. Born June 9 1896 in Monroe County to Olaf and Khristina Johnson, she married Carl Claude Kitterman in 1919 and lived much of her life in Monroe county. Surviving are three daughters, two step-sons, a brother, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Preceded by husband three daughters a son and three brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Trinity United Methodist Church Albia burial in Albia Oak View Cemetery.
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Emma Kitterman
Albia Hospital
Albia
Ottumwa
Monroe County Hospital
Monroe County
Olaf and
Khristina Johnson
Carl Claude Kitterman
Trinity United Methodist Church
Albia Oak View Cemetery
Past Matrons Club Christmas Party Held at Home
Seven members of the Past Matrons club met December 6 at Loremma Palmer’s home for a coop salad supper. Guests Leonard Palmer and Claude Hawk attended. Wanda VanBenthuysen was elected president Lucile Carter secretary and treasurer. Dues collected and names drawn for serving dates. AH enjoyed the white elephant gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loremma Palmer
Coop
Tressa Hawk
Mary Martin
Katherine Charity
Lucile Carter
Leonard Palmer
Claude Hawk
Wanda VanBenthuysen
ETC Club Meeting At Florence Carson Home
ETC Club met at Florence Carson's home on Thursday. After the business meeting two tables of rock prize winners Ellen Paxston and Genevieve Morgan. Door prize Blanche Kincade. Refreshments of date cake coffee and snacks closed a very enjoyable afternoon.
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CLUS
Florence Carson
E.T.C. Club
Florence Carson Dec. Ltd
Rock
Ellen Paxston
Genevieve Morgan
Blanche Kincade
Surprise anniversary honored couple in local event
Mr and Mrs Guy Argo were feted at a surprise supper Saturday night at the Stonehenge in Oskaloosa to mark their wedding anniversary. Attending were Dr and Mrs Charles Argo, Mr and Mrs Richard Coltrain, Mr and Mrs Max Argo, Mr and Mrs Gary Argo, Mr and Mrs Don Argo, Rex Argo and the couple. Wilbur Miller is a medical patient at St Joseph Hospital in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Argo
Stonehenge
Birth Announcement for Eric Ray Padget
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Padget are the parents of a son named Eric Ray born December 6 weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Long of Moravia and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Padget of Bloomfield, with Mrs. Elsie Long as great grandmother.
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Danny Padget
Eric Ray
Bill Long
Moravia
Earl Padget
Bloomfield
Elsie Long
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M.H.S. Divide
John Marlin
Jabs
Martin
Witter
Marion
Daou
Donald
Denis Fox
Blakesburg
Baeehie Tschaikovsky
Art. Whitcomb
Broadway
Lowden
Vanes
Cacavas
Nestico
Rogers Watt
Ieee Infant Jesus
Benweenne
Bargrin-Nabrega
the Herald Angels
Pete Este
Alta
F. Mendelssohn
Bethlehem
Hallelujah
G. F. Handel Tour
Moores
Rebekahs
Coltrain
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