Moravia Community Housing Inc Seeks Membership
Moravia Community Housing Inc calls for memberships at 25 dollars each. Each member gains one vote at the annual meeting and the program is not tax deductible. Financing through Farm and Home Administration requires 2 percent of the housing cost plus land ownership. A housing survey led by Moravia Jaycee Ettes will guide future development with results due January 2, 1977. Members may buy at Moravia Bank or through directors or by sending checks to Gladys Harsh, treasurer, Box 144 Moravia.
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The
Moravia Community Housing Inc
Farm and Home Administration
Board of Directors
Moravia Jaycee-Ettes
Moravia Bank
Gladys Harsh
Moravia
Taylor Aid Meeting December 3 Held At Moravia Club
Taylor Aid met with Mary Kay Hiatt on Friday December 3. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Argo Rex and Jenny Dorothy Boyer Lucille Gough Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt Ferm Horn Vic Mihalovich Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Spencer Chris Vicki Mihalovich Lola Wil son Mr. and Mia Robert Scott Dennis Havard Connie Knapp Plans were made for a trip to Katons in April. The club voted to spend $25 more. The Moravia Community Housing Inc. gains one vote. Caroling is planned for Friday evening December 17 6% 97 r. The annual Christmas exchange occurred with gifts from secret pal. Next meeting set for January 7 with Fern Horn.
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Taylor Aid
Mary Kay Hiate
Guy Argo
Rex
Jenny
Dorothy Boyer
Lucille Gough
Ernest Hiatt
Ferm Horn
Vic Mihalovich
Ralph Spencer
Stanley Spencer
Chris
Vicki Mihalovich
Lola Wilson
Mia
Robert Scott
Deniis Havard
Connie Knapp
Katons
Moravia Community Housing Inc
Gladys
Aliberta
Wilda
Donita
Mary
Kay
Mary Kay
Fern Horn
Pre Christmas Dinner for McDanels at Shepard
After turkey and trimmings the McDanels hosted a pre Christmas dinner with a gift exchange and friendly progress noted by attendees. The short gathering emphasized festive cheer and family time before the holiday.
Twentieth Century Club Elects Officers After Dinner
Wilma Whicker hosted a co op dinner and gift exchange for the Twentieth Century Club on December 7 with Aleafa Hiatt as co host. Violet Perry was elected president Cora Stocker treasurer and Wilma Whicker secretary.
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Wilma Whicker
Twentieth Century Club
Aleafa Hiatt
Matthew
Violet Perry
Cora Stocker
Clover Leaf Club Christmas Dinner Meeting Notes
The Clover Leaf Club held its annual Christmas dinner at Charles Moore home on December 8, 1976 with 14 members present. New officers were elected. dues collected. Mystery Pal names drawn. gifts exchanged. and plans announced for a January meeting at Eve Laws.
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Clover Leaf Clus
Charles Moore
Clover Leaf Club
Chariea, Moore
Earnestine
Mildred Tarbell
Colorado
Velda Argo
Osialoosa
Press
Lineola McAniiich
Earnestine Argo
Donia Moore
Velda Brown
Evey Laws
Mytery
Edith Callen
Margaret ‘Tarbell
Mancel Tarbell
Dwayne Moore
Roy Argo
Elbert Moore
Paul Dicks
Bill Moore
Jamie
Johnie Laws
Ethel Fenton
Charles McAninch
Kirk
Vicky Mihalovich
Lloyd
Cooperative Dinner At Homes Of Mrs Genevieve Brosher
Ey reskired and their husbands enjoyed a cooperative dinner at the homes of Mrs Genevieve Brosher.
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Genevieve Brosher
Local News Notes From Olin Foster Home Hosts
Mr and Mrs Rex Foster hosted dinner Saturday at the Olin Foster home. Mrs Olinee attended a golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Harold Turmer at Mystic on Sunday afternoon. Eleanor Miller visited Inez Campbell after church. Afternoon callers included Eunice Knight Maybelle Bloomfield and Anita Felts.
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Rex Foster
Olin, Foster Home
Olinee
Harold Turmer
Mystic
Eleanor Miller
Inez Campbell
Eunice Knight
Maybelle
Bloomfield
Anita Felts
Gladfelders To Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary
Kenneth and his wife mark their 60th wedding anniversary. Married January 1, 1827 by Rev. Cox at the bride’s parents’ home, they lived on a farm in Appanoose County, retired last year to Moravia, and are parents of three children and several in-laws. They request no gifts.
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Kenneth Gladfelders
Felder
Rev
Cox
Appanoose County
Moravia
Larry
Gene Gladfelder Digne
Lovilis
Roreo
Santa at Hiner Home Sunday Evening Visit
Santa Claus visits the Max Hiner home Sunday evening from 7 to 9. He greets and treats the youngsters of the Moravia area at the Hiner residence, with festivities planned for December 19th between 7 and 9 p.m.
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Santa
Hiner
Sante Claus
Max Hiner
Hgsters
Moravia
Een i
Fem
Santa to Visit Moravia Saturday Afternoon
Santa Claus will visit Moravia on Saturday afternoon at the Moravia community building arriving about 2 pm with treats for all youngsters. Local boosters invite families to join the holiday event and meet Santa.
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Santa
Santa Clavs
Moravia
December School Calendar Highlights and Activities
The calendar lists events from Mélcher-Dallan to Wayne and Twin Cedars, including elementary Christmas programs, basketball games, wrestling matches, adult education sessions, and board meetings. Notable entries include Christmas programs on Thursday, early basketball and wrestling events, and a no school period from December 24 to 31.
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Mélcher-Dallan
Lamont
Seymour
Twin Cedars IV
Centerville
Wayne
P.E
Christmas Toy List From Moravia Area Kids
A collection of second graders from Moravia and nearby areas write to Santa with wishes for toys and games. Names include Jodi Luce Mandy Kerr Kristy Dudder Danitta Jenkins Melissa Gooden and Christopher Allen Repp, mentioning Lake Rathbun Moravia Iconium Leake Rathbun and Jaws and Thunder Shift 500 among requested items. A separate note reports a Christmas supper and a community leaders’ meeting at the Hilton Hustlers Monroe Busy Maidens coop with Mrs. Stanley Spencer and Mrs. Dan Padget listed as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hustlers
Monroe
Stanley Spencer
Dan Padget
G. Temes Wilson
Ken Ellison
Dave
James Wilson
Monroe County Fair weighs FFA market beef rams
Monroe County announces weigh in for H and FFA market beef rams at Monroe County Fairgrounds. Rams to be weighed and identified starting Monday December 27 at 12 30 p.m. or Tuesday December 23 at 8 00 a.m.
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Monroe County
Monroe County Fairgrounds
Graveside Services for Richard Gollaher
Charles Richard Gollaher 65 of Des Moines died Tuesday morning December 14 from throat cancer. Graveside services set for Thursday December 16 at 1 00 p m at Hillcrest Cemetery Moravia. Born September 5 191? in Moravia to George and Effie Johnson Gollaher he was a magazine salesman. Survived by son Richard Stephen of Allegany New York brother Max Gollaher Marion Iowa sister Gretchen Wright Albuquerque New Mexico. Predeceased by parents and two brothers.
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Charles Richard Gollaher
Des Moines
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia
George
Effie. Johnson Gollaher
Richard Stephen
Allégany
New York
Max Gollaher
Marion, la
Gretchen Wright
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Cub Scouts Serve Ham and Bean Supper Theme Rural America
Cub Scouts Den 3 served a ham and bean supper Saturday night December 11 at Grace Methodist Church for about 50 guests. The program featured a Rural America theme. Awards went to Chris Kerr and Greg Mihalovich, with helpers Greg Mihalovich Tim Pettibone Chris Kerr Mitchell Penfield Matt Kaster and Matt Wilson, assisted by Den Mothers Jane Kaster and Deanna Wilson.
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Den
Grace Methodist Chi
America
Chris, Kerr
Greg Mihalovich
Tim Pettibone
Chris Kerr
Mitchell Penfield
Matt Kaster
Matt Wilson
Jane Kaster
Deanna Wilson
Child lists toys and personal details in a mixed note
A long, jumbled list of desired items and family details from a second grade child. Repeats names Jody Martin and Marti Eleine Hiatt, locations Centerville and Center ville Iowa, plus various toy requests including Barbies, a Barbie country house, Skipper, fashion house, record player, walkie talkie, pellet gun, and several action figures.
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Sante Claus
Leake Rathbun
Melissa Gooden
Larry
Santa Claus
Mr. Mouth
Plano
Iowa
Jody Martin
Santa
Centerville
Marti Eleine Hiatt
Moulton-Udell Christmas Concerts Highlight Dec Events
The Moulton-Udell Junior-Senior High School Christmas program is Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the gymnasium. Concert bands chorus and small groups perform with selections such as Christmas Joy Winter Wonderland No Way and The Little Drummer Boy. Elementary concert follows on December 16 with no admission fee.
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Moulton-Udell
Frank Erick
Sleeth
Jr. High Select
Enig
Bethlehem Town
Ridenour
Jr. High
Mary Jo Pupich
Kathy Roos
Debbie Staley
Margaret Cox
Christmas at Kooniam United Methodist Church program
Rev L B Deedrick invites all to worship at 9:30 a.m. with Scene O Felt Christmas pictures and a special number between scenes. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and 7:30 p.m. Christmas program featuring younger classes and Youth Fellowship. On the corner Jerusalem and Jericho streets a street interview. UMW meeting Thursday Dec 14 at 1:30 p.m. Wise men seek Christ message invites attendance.
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Jerusalem
Jericho
Christ
Nazarene Church Christmas Services Schedule
Charen of the Nazarene led by Rev. Gilbert Hackett lists events on December 19 with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Holy morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Christmas Cantata at 2:30 p.m. Christmas Caroling on December 20 at 7:30 p.m. Meet at Community Build. Prayer and Praise Hour on December 22 at 7:30 p.m.
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Charen
Christmas Activities At Grace Salem Churches
Moravia United Methodist and Salem Grace Church announce Christmas events including caroling by Youth Fellowship meeting at Community Building, a Grace Christmas program Wednesday at 7 pm, a candlelight service at Salem church Friday at 7 pm, and a community supper with choir activities and Bible study sessions throughout the week led by Sunday School Superintendent Kenneth Condra and church leaders.
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The
Moravia
Grace
Salem Church
Tunter
Susan
Jody McDonella
Youth Fellowship of Grace, Salem
Church of the Nazarene
So and Sew Club Holds Annual Christmas Supper Moravia
So and Sew Club held its annual Christmas supper at the Community Building in Moravia on Saturday night December 11, 1976. Hosts Mr and Mrs Donald McCloud along with several couples and individuals attended, including Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner Mr and Mrs Bill French Mark Mr and Mrs Bud McDanes Mr and Mrs Carl Vap Zante Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward Mr and Mrs Harold Mason Mr and Mrs Ivan Shelquist Doris Wilson and the Crab trees.
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Sew Club
Moravia
Donald McCloud
and Lowing
Ralph Turner
Bill French
Mark
Bud McDanes
Carl Vap Zante
Frank Woodward
Harry Woodward
Harold Mason
Ivan Shelquist
Doris Wilson
McClouds and
Crabtrees
American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Notice
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its Christmas party Monday December 20 at 7 30 p m at the Andy Massey home. Members are asked to note the meeting place change.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Andy Massey
Eastern Star Meeting Tuesday Evening December 21
Due to a heating problem the Eastern Star will hold its meeting on Tuesday evening December 21 at 7 30 p m Election of officers and a white elephant gift exchange led by Marlyn Robinson WM
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Eastern Star
White Elephant
Christmas Programs at Salem Church and Grace
Christmas program at Grace Sunday School with stories songs recitations and playlets followed by carols. Salem United Methodist Church hosts a Christmas turkey supper at 6 PM December 19 with basket dinners and church program at 7 PM featuring organ preludes songs recitations exercises skits and a choir performance led by Nina Faber Lois Mason and others.
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Salem
Jon VanZante
Larry Faber
Stacy Murdy
Melisa van Sicket
Paula
Pam Harp
Valarie Horn
Bil Harp
Connie Faber
Jesus
Melisa
Jessica van Sickel
Stacy
Valarie
Pam
Connie
Linda
The
Wise
Harold Mason
Margaret van Zante
Nina Faber
Lois Mason
Tegehars
Virginia Harp
Vina Taylor
Kenneth Condra
Bob Hoover
Moravia Teams Split Wins At Leon
Moravia girls beat Central Decatur 81-46 as Randl Easter scored 43 points and three other forwards reached double figures. Moravia boys fell 53-48 with Jeff McDane leading Moravia scoring with 18. Next up at Lamoni Friday then home to Wayne Tuesday.
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Leon
Moravia
Central Decatur
Randl Easter
Susan Whitehead
Sheri Easter
Sherri Hinote
Theresa Cortesio
Sheri Wilson
Becky McBride
Moravia Girls
Boya
Mohawks
Jeff McDane
Ron Woodward
Brian Harrington
Dean Johnson
Acihie
Mike Laird
Moravia Guards
Decatur
Feld Pols
Lamoni
Wayne
Mohawks Fall to Melcher-Dallas in Friday games
Girls beat Melcher-Dallas 81-56 while the Mohawks lost 66-36. Kandi Kaster scored 38 for Moravia, Sheri Kaster 26, and Theresa Cortesia shifted roles. Melcher height and accuracy overwhelmed Moravia in both varsity contests.
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Melcher-Dallas
Mohawks
Mohawkettes
Kandi Kaster
Sheri Kaster
Susan Whitehead
Ivan Hawkins
Candy Marlin
Theresa Cortesia
Moravia
Sheri Wilson
John McDane
Becky McBride
Melchér
Rebekahs Meet at Library Room Moravia
Moravia Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting at the Library Room of the Community Building Monday evening. Mrs Harold Hudgens presided as Noble Grand with officers nominated for 1977. News from Mason City and the president's message were read. Six plates of Christmas goodies were prepared for shut-ins and coffee and treats were served during the social hour.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Harold Hudgens
Noble Grand
Herb Boblenz
Ivan Harah
Harold Burton
Raymond Charity
Mason City
Elzy Johnsons Honored On Wedding Anniversary
Open house honoring Mr and Mrs Elzy Johnson marked their 25th anniversary. Held Sunday afternoon December 12 at Woolstock Community Hall with over 100 guests registered by Karen Johnson. Helpers included Sarah Fleming Ruth Blair Lela Haglund Ruth Knox Esther Murray Lois Knox June Nemechek Gladys Bell Martha Knox Pat Pow Boas and Allen Sroith.
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Elzy Johnsons
Elzy Johnson
Woolstock
Dennis
Karen
Dean
Rick Johnson
Karen Johnson
Sarah Fleming
Ruth Blair
Lela Haglund
Ruth Knox
Esther Murray
Lois Knox
June Nemechek
Gladys Bell
Van Dorin Christmas Dinner Held in Community Building
The annual Van Dorin Christmas dinner took place Sunday in the Senior Citizens room with a coop supper and grab bag gift exchange. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Floyd McFall, Mr and Mrs Russell Hindman, W H Van Dorin, Delbert Love, Carl Bettis of Albia, Leo Van Dorin and family of Eddyville, Sylven Van Dorin and Annette.
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Eddyville
Sylven van Dorin
Annette
Moravia
Emil Longs Host Pre Christmas Co op Dinner
Mr and Mrs Emil Long were hosts at a pre Christmas cooperative dinner on Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Doyle Hampton Mrs Billy Long and children Mr and Mrs Carl Long Gary Long and family Doran Ryan and family and Mike O Donnell and family.
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Emil
Pre-Christmas Dinner at Hiatts with Family Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hiatt hosted a Sunday December dinner at their home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hudgens, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hiatt, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hiatt, Donald Hiatt, and Lula Hiatt. Afterward the group spent time exchanging gifts, visiting, and playing cards.
Senior Citizens Meals Menu Brief
Senior meals list meals for Monday December 20 with liver and gravy mashed potatoes vegetables salad and dessert and for Wednesday December 22 maidrite sandwich potatoes vegetables salad and dessert. There will be 00 more meals until January.
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McDanels
Tom
Jodi Luce
Baby Bottoms
Jewel Magic
Sunshine Family
Todi Luse
Jan Mikalovich
Lake Rathbun
Kristy Dudder
Claus
Rudolph
Mandy Kerr
Iconium
Holly
Stretch Armstrong
Mr Mouth
Marty Huisman
Danitta Jenkins
Christopher Allen
Richard Gollaher
CUB Scouts
Connie Marie Faber
Angela Ballanger
Gers
Kooniam
Marlyn Robinson, WM
Childern of Grace
MHS
Melcher
Dallas
Alan Tisue
Jeff McDanell
Jaren Tubaugh
Mike Brown
Rebekahs
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