Moravia teams post pair of wins over Melcher Dallas
Moravia girls routed Melcher Dallas 59 to 29 led by Diane Rogers 27, Claudia Miller 17, Linda Hiatt 15, with strong defense by Linda Self and teammates. In the boys game Moravia swept 52 to 40 as Gary Tisue scored 18 and Bob Self grabbed 16 rebounds while Jody McDanel added six steals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Melcher Dallas
Macy
Mohawkettes
Diane Rogers
Linda Hiatt
Claudia Miller
Linda Self
Dixie Davis
Beth Steenhoek
Moravia Mohawks
Gary Tisue
Nicky Dicks
Randy Scott
Jody McDanel
Bob Self
Melcher
Dallas
Two Easy Wins Over Mormon Trail
The Moravia Mohawks beat Mormon Trail 89 to 44 in the girls game with Diane Rogers scoring 40 points and Linda Hiatt 25 as Coach Alex Macy used all players for experience. In the boys game, Randy Scott led with 23 points as Gary Tisue added 22 and the Mohawks pressed full court throughout a fast moving contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Mormon Trail
Mohawks
Alex Macy
Moravia
Mormon ‘Trail
Diane Rogers
Linda Hiatt
Claudia Miller
Fonda Dicks
Debbie Hopkins
Gary Tisue
Nicky Dicks
Bob Self
Phil Prater
Dave Harrington
Tom Woodin
Jody McDanel
Gillen Jr. Visits Parents During 14 Day Leave
Sp4 Chester A. Gillen Jr. of Fort Hood Texas spent Friday December 12 visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Chester A Gillen of Blakesburg after a 14 day leave he will return to Fort Hood. Mr Harvey Hayes was a patient at Monroe County Hospital Albia for tests and observation entering Sunday and leaving Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Gillen, Jr
Ft Hood
Texas
Chester A. Gillen
Blakesburg
Ft. Hood
Harvey Hayes
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Union To Be Printed Early Next Week
The Union will be printed shortly after noon on Tuesday with its annual holiday ads. News notices and correspondence should be submitted earlier, and all ads must arrive by Monday to permit distribution Tuesday evening and Wednesday the day before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inga
Alberts To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Albert of Lake Wales Florida will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 27. Their children and grandchildren will honor them with a dinner and open house at the Methodist church in Lake Wales. He served as postmaster for many years. They live at Box 738 Avon St R 3 Lake Wales Florida 33853.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Albert
Lake Wales
Florida
Alberts
Avon St
Farm program inquiries welcomed at ASCS office
The County ASCS office invites questions about USDA programs including crop allotments acreage adjustments price support loans and payments diverted acres and conservation cost sharing. County staff will route to Soil Conservation Service or Farmers Home Administration as needed with main focus on ACP price support and feed grain programs. Dale Jones heads the local ASC committee with members Dale White and Elvin Thomasson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASCS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASC
Soil Conservation Service
Farmers Home Administration
U.S
C.A.P
Dale’ Jones
Washington St
Doyle E. Hampton
Roger Laberiew
Pauline Golick
Adm
Zona Long
Price Sunport
Lars Swasick
Walter Daniels
ASC County
Dsle Jones
Dale White
Elvin Thomasson
Unionville O E S Elects Officers for Next Year
Unionville Carmel Chapter No 126 Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting on Wednesday Dec 10 elected officers for the coming year. Jeanne Harrington is Worthy Matron Dwight Harrington Worthy Patron LaVerna Riegel Associate Matron Dale Riegel Associate Patron Myrtie Harrington secretary Lucille Alden treasurer Linda West conductress Joan Wagner associate conductress appointive officers include Goldie Hunt chaplain Lois Kelsey marshal Geraldine Wilson organist Mary Thomas Adah Olive Eaton Ruth Estermae Ellison Martha Betty Wagner Electa Elsie Rumans warder John Rumans sentinel Installation set for Jan 14 at 730 pm. John Romans named Lucky Star and received a gift. Gift exchange and social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville Carmel
Order of Eastern Star
Olive Eaton
Jeanne Harrington
Dwight Harrington
LaVerna Riegel
Dale Riegel
Myrtie Harrington
Lucille Alden
Linda West
Joan Wagner
Junior High Teams Win Pair of Games at Moulton
Moravia junior high girls beat Moulton 38 15 with Sally Whitehead and Julie Helmick scoring ten each. Moravia boys won 43 11 led by Jess Uhlenhake with ten points and also top defender, while Rodney Woodward and Lanny Tisue added eight and seven respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Moravia
Sally Whitehead
Julie Helmick
Debbie Fosenburg
Carla McBride
Marlaine Lobby
Nadine Faber
Julia McDanel
Jess Uhlenhake
Rodney Woodward
Lanny Tisue
Rex Argo
Jeff McDanel
Roy Tarbell
Tony Bardwell
Bobby Robinson
Moravia Boys
Santa And Treats Saturday At Moravia Booster Club Event
Moravia Booster Club president Paul Wilson announces Santa and Treats Saturday scheduled for 1 30 p m. The event offers free treats and a visit for Moravia area youngsters with parents invited to bring children and possibly some last minute shopping for holiday dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wilson
Moravia
Christmas Program At Salem United Methodist Church
The Christmas program will be presented at 7 30 p m Sunday December 21 at Salem United Methodist Church. Attendees are invited to support the younger generation as they perform for Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist Church
Christ
Tutte First Christian Church Sunday School and Aid Plans
Irene Fowler, Superintendent, announces 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Communion. Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon with Clara Irelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Irene Fowler
Aid
Clara Irelan
Salem United Methodist Church Schedule and Program
Rav L B Deedrick pastor leads Salem United Methodist Church with Carl Tisve as Church School Superintendent. Church school at 10 a.m. Christmas program at 7 30 p m Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting. Singspiration Sunday evening Bec 28 watch for announcement next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Carl Tisve
Adoption and newborns announced for multiple families
Mr and Mrs Paul Turner welcomed an adopted son born December 17 after a December 29 birth. grandparents listed. Mr and Mrs Glen Stuber Cen terville and Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner plus Mr and Mrs Roger Green Peoria Illinois announced a son Rodney Alan born December 15 weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces, welcomed by sister Karen Renee. Rev and Mrs L D Deedrick noted as maternal grandparents. Dr and Mrs Charles Argo Nespelem Washington reported a son Eric Duane born December 12 weighing 6 pounds, welcomed by sister Karen Renee. grandparents listed with great grandparents Mrs Verda Argo and Vess Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Turner
Glen Stuber
Centerville
Ralph Turner
Roger Green
Peoria
Rodney Alan
L. D. Deedrick
Charles Argo
Christmas Worship and Programs Across Moravia Churches
Moravia churches list schedules for United Methodist and Church of the Nazarene services. Christmas programs are planned with Sunday School at 11:00, worship at 9:30 or 11:00, and multiple practice and MYF activities through the week. Community members join WSCS meetings and carol prepping at Grace and Salem churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grace John Guthrey
Koinonia Group
Caro
Virgil Dooley
Church
WSCS
Flora Hiatt
Grace
Carol
Robert Foster
Mrs Ray Avera Checks In At Albia Hospital
Mrs Ray Avera entered Monroe County Hospital at Albia for a check up and returned home on Wednesday clarifying her condition and continuation of routine care in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Avera
Monroe County
Albia
Independent Pioneers 4-H Club Sees December Meeting
The Independent Pioneers 4-H club met December 10 at 7 30 p.m. at the local community building with 15 members present. Mark McDonalds led the pledge and called the meeting to order. gifts were exchanged and refreshments served by Mr and Mrs DeWayne Moore. Kathy Martin, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Pioneers
Mark McDonalds
Mark
DeWayne Moore
Kathy Martin
20th Century Reading Club Christmas Luncheon
The 20th Century Reading Club met Tuesday for a cooperative Christmas luncheon at 12:30 p.m. with 16 members present. Mrs. Gertrude Johnson and Mrs. Frances Ashby assisted. Mrs. Mary Strong sent thanks. Activities included a club song, prayer, Violet Perry reading the Luke Christmas story, and each member sharing favors and poems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Reading Club
Maggie Faber
Gertrude Johnson
Frances Ashby
Mary Strong
Violet Perry
Luke
Holy Land
Sylvia Hiatt
Gertrude’ Johnson
Strong
Extension Calendar for January and February
January 7 all day sheep meeting at Tenco office. January 13 Tractor Safety Leader meeting in Ottumwa for 1870 youth training for a 15 year old. January 15 Bug and Weed school 1 00 to 3 30 p.m. Appanoose County farmers at Agricultural building. January 23 Genetics of Beef Cattle and Animal Breeding Appanoose County beef producers 1 00 to 4 00 p.m. Agricultural building. January 28 Swine School at Mora via high school 9 00 to 3 00 subject Feeding and management. February 4 Swine school Moravia Marketing and Hog show follow up. February 11 Swine school Moravia show follow up and session on swine diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenco
Ottumwa
Appanoose County
Appanoose
Moravia High School
Moravia
Garden Club to Have Cooperative Dinner
The Moravia Garden Club hosts a cooperative luncheon at the Moravia Community building on Friday December 15 at noon. Attendees are asked to bring a 50 cent gift for the gift exchange.
Farmer Tax Guide Explains 1970 Income Tax Form Changes
The 1970 Farmer's Tax Guide explains changes to federal income tax forms for 1969 returns. Harold Holder of Appanoose County Extension Director notes the guide covers filing requirements, expenses, income, depreciation, capital gains, deductions, credits, and how to fill the return. Copies are free from the federal government and available at the Extension office. call 856-3685 for mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Holder
Appanoose County Extension
Appanoose County
Highway Commission Plans For Paving Of Local Hwy 5 In 1973
The Iowa State Highway Commission releases its five year program detailing local projects. In Appanoose County work includes widening and paving 9.2 miles of Hwy 5 from Centerville to the Monroe County line in 1973 at an estimated $1 603 000, plus related work on Hwy 2 and Hwy 34 corridors. The plan also mentions railroad crossing signals east of Numa and various right of way and paving efforts across nearby routes. The program aims to maximize benefits for Iowa highway users, with several projects slated for 1971 1972 and 1973 and potential deferrals possible due to outside factors. Two thirds of remaining 18 foot pavements and over half of 20 foot pavements carry under 1 500 vehicles daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Highway Commission
Appanoose County
Wayne County
Centerville
Monroe County
Mystic
Numa
Albia
Bloomfield
Milton
Missouri Line
Corydon
Iowa
Highway Commission
American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Meeting Highlights
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas gathering at Mrs Grace Veach and Marys home on Monday evening with Mrs Andy Mosley leading the business session. Reports from the courtesy chair man ways and means and child welfare were shared followed by a Christmas program featuring readings poems legends and a gift exchange. Refreshments were served to 21 attendees by a host trio and members including Mrs Veach Mrs Morgan Mrs Callen and Mrs Villa Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Grace Veach
Mary
Andy Mosley
Ways and Means
Michael Koffman
Genevieve Morgan
Veach
Zell Callen
Morgan
Callen
Villa Wheeler
John Kenton Injured in Street Crossing Accident
Word reached Mrs. Charles McFarland and Mrs. Frank Chelar that their brother, John Kenton, was struck by a car while crossing the street on his way home from work. He suffered three fractures below the knee of one leg, plus head and other body injuries. He attended high school in Moravia. His address is John R. Kenton, Building 26-30, U.S. Naval Hospital, San Diego, California 92100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McFarland
Frank Chelar
John Kenton
Dome
Moravia
John R. Kenton
U.S. Naval Hospital
San Diego
Calif
Local Social News Highlights Pre-Christmas Visits
Mrs. Ben Jones and Mrs. Wanda Murdy visited Mrs. Helma Tisue on Tuesday afternoon. Larry and Cherry Main called Tuesday evening at the Tisue home. Mrs. Dewayne Johnson called Thursday evening on Mrs. Helma Tisue. Guy McCannon, discharged from St. Joseph hospital, visits with daughter and family. A Cedar Rapids group spent weekend with Jean Allen and Beth Boyer. A pre-Christmas dinner and gift exchange occurred with Joyce McDonough and Al Papacello present. Mrs. Lester Sievers of Gladbrook visited with Dale Sievers family. Mettie Roland entered St. Joseph hospital in Centerville Sunday. Ida Mangle spent Monday with Ted Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Jones
Wanda Murdy
Helma Tisue
Larry
Cherry Main
Tisue
Floyd Allen
Paul Cridlebaugh
Joe
Paula
Jean Allen
Beth Boyer
Cedar Rapids
Joyce McDonough
al Papacello
Lester Sievers
Gladbrook
Dale Sievers
Mettie Roland
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Ida. Mangle
Ted Wilson
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Unionville O.E.S
Garae
Jeonlum
Salem
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Wesley Chapel
Fairview Church
Rathbundam Ud Sears Ch
Sas
Wats Megnine Meray
Lic Pumpe
Gosurea
Girl Scout
Santa Near Hiner
Santa
Max Hiner
Dewayne Johnson
Guy McCannon
Kenneth Condra
Unionville
Paul Lobb
Baptist
Fairview
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