Moravia District Next to Offer Free Lunch Plan
Superintendent Fenton announces Moravia school district joins a program for free or reduced cost school lunches for low income families. An extensive scale uses number of children family income and assets to determine eligibility. Applications available at the superintendent's office. income and assets must be verified by the county welfare office and approved by the local board of education.
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Fenton
Moravia
Board of Education
Steve Burger Injured in Auto Accident Near Otumwa
Steve Burger and his father Clifford Burger were in a crash on Highway 63 three miles south of Ottumwa while en route to Burlington Ordinance Plant. Clifford’s car collided with a passing vehicle. both were injured and taken to Bloomfield hospital. Steve returned home Monday with cuts, bruises, and a slight head concussion.
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Steve Burger
Ottumwa
Clifford Burger
Unionville
Burlington
Bloomfield Hospital
Steve
Athletic Promoters Elect Officers At Meeting
Despite icy roads, Athletic Promoters and Little League members gathered Wednesday to elect officers. Athletic Promoters names: DeWayne Moore president, Dean Easter vice president, Ron Eosward secretary, Walt Younker treasurer. Little League slate lists DeWayne Steenhoek president, Larry Piagmebecker vice president, Ron Woodward secretary, Walt Younker treasurer, Larry Pfannebecker summer athletic director.
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DeWayne Moore
Dean Easter
Ron Eosward
Walt Younker
Little League
DeWayne Steenhoek
Larry Piagmebecker
Yice
Ron” ‘Woodward
Walt
Pinewood Derby by Cub Scouts Thursday
Moravia Cub Scouts host their Pinewood Derby at Moravia Methodist Church basement at 8 pm. Scouts crafted cars from blocks with wheels attached and painted to exact weight requirements. The annual event inspires high interest among boys and winners may advance to district meets.
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Moravia
Moravia Methodist Church
Martin Couple Welcome Son Michael Craig in Virginia
Mr and Mrs Michael Martin announce the birth of their son Michael Craig born Monday February 3 at Prince William County Hospital Manassas Virginia He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Darwin Allen Centerville and Mr and Mrs A W Martin.
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Michael Martin
Michael Craig
Prince William County Hospital
Manassas
Virginia
Darwin Allen
Centerville
A. W. Martin
Union Adopts New Type Face for Readability
The Union office unveils a new typeface this week to improve reading ease and sharpness. The change addresses hairlines from the old type and will enhance the newspaper, school annuals, booklets, and business forms produced by Moravia's printing shop.
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Moravia
Moravia Center News Quiet Month of Neighborhood Activities
Moravia residents stayed active despite bad roads with knitting classes led by Virga Boyer drawing 20 women and four children. Teen groups finished placemats and craft items while senior citizens held a birthday party. A cooperative dinner is planned for February 13 with transport assistance available.
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Moravia
Virga Boyer
Lisa Schupp
Martha Sue Dowd
Stacy Wendell
Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Faber
The Twentieth Century Reading club met with Mrs. Maggie Faber Tuesday afternoon. The meeting opened with prayer and scripture, with nine members answering roll call for patriotic quotations. A sympathy card was sent to Mrs. Melissa Felton, and a Thank You card was read from the Gardner family.
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Twentieth Century Reading Club
Maggie Faber
Gardner
Melissa Felton
Virgo Boyer
Abe
Mildred Bishop
Career Night Program At Moravia High School
Seventy one students attended a Monday career night at Moravia High School. Keynote speaker Marvin Colton urged proper preparation education and training for chosen careers and stressed personal interest and follow-up dedication to employment. After the general session, students joined three career and education presentations reported as very beneficial.
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The
Moravia High School
Marvin Colton
Moravia Mohawks Fall to Lamoni on Friday Night
Moravia loses 57-48 at Lamoni after leading 19-18 at halftime. Gary Tisue scores 17 with 12 rebounds, Rod Purdum adds 7 boards as Moravia struggles to hold off Lamoni in the second half. In girls action Lamont tops Moravia 79-69 with Diane Rogers scoring 29 and Claudia Miller 17. Moravia heads to Southeast Warren next Friday.
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Moravia Mohawks
Lamoni
Mohawks
Gary Tisue
Rod Purdum
Moravia
Purdum
Woodward
Moore
G. Tisue
Kay Helmick
Warren
Little Mohawks Triumph Over Corydon Freshmen Sophomores
Moravia highs edge Corydon 51 to 48 as Dave Harrington scores 13 off the bench and Bob Hiatt grabs 11 rebounds leading the Little Mohawks in a fresh soph game. Dallas McDanel adds 12 points with Tom Woodin contributing 2.
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Little Mohawks
Corydon
Moravia
Bob Hiatt
Dave Harrington
Young Braves
Dallas McDanel
Moravian
Tom Woodin
Randy Scott
Jackie Martin
Donald Argo
Randy McDonald
David McDanel
John Kirstein Promoted to Pillsbury R and D Accountant
Mr and Mrs John Kirstein of Minneapolis announce their son Johns promotion to Pillsbury Research and Development in Minneapolis. He will transfer to the Atchison Kansas office as an accountant and move February 15 to begin the new assignment.
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John Kirstein
Minneapolis
Herb Boblenz
John
Pillsbury Research and Development of
Atchison, Kansas
Kansas
Nazarene Church Schedule Imparts Worship and Studies
Con Church of the Nazarene announces Rev. E. J. Strong as pastor with Larry Smith as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday: 10:00 Sunday School, 11:00 Worship, 7:00 NYPS and juniors, 7:45 evangelistic sermon. Midweek: 7:30 Wednesday missionary study and prayer.
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Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Moravia Church Schedules and Events Summary
Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead leads Church School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Albia Methodist hosts Robert Davis from Brazil with afternoon children's choir. Wesley Chapel and Fairview hold worships, Bible studies, and youth activities. Ottumwa District curriculum workshop set for Feb 12 at Salem and Grace churches.
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Moravia
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Robert Davis
Brazil
Albia
Dean Tomlin
Koinonia Group
Tconium United Methodist Notice and Schedule
Rev L B Desdrick serves as pastor with Supr B F Whitehead. Worship at 9 30 a.m. Remember the Race Relations offering. Church School at 10 30 a.m. Evening service at Salem church Moravia. Ottumwa District curriculum work Grace Churches in Moravia.
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Grace Circuit
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
L. B. Deedrick
Carl Tisue
Ottumwa
Salem
Grace
Moravia
Tconium United Methodist
L. B. Desdrick
B. F. Whitehead
Ottumwe
N W M S Meeting Held at Nazarene Church
The N W M S monthly gathering convened at the Nazarene church on Wednesday evening. The service opened with hymns Dusky Hands and What a Wonderful Savior. Mrs. Frank Woodward led devotions from I Peter 5 10 and group prayer followed. The February Albaster offering was announced for the last Sunday. Needs for the Junior pupil were discussed. Mrs. E J Strong presented the lesson on The Northern and South Eastern District Area of Mexico. Benediction concluded the program.
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N.W.M.S
Nazarene Church
Frank Woodward
Mexico
E. J. Strong
Benediction
Thank you note from Lela Spencer after hospital stay
Lela Spencer expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers and visits while in Monroe County hospital Albia. She thanks Dr Avera nursing staff and pastors Rev Deedrick and Rev Woodin for their care and visits.
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Albia
Avera
Monroe County Hospital
Deedrick
Rev
Woodin
Taylor Aid to Meet Lois Wilson on Friday
Taylor Aid will meet with Lois Wilson on Friday February 7 to discuss community support and plans for the upcoming event. Wilson is expected to outline assistance needs and coordinate volunteers.
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Taylor Aid
Lois Wilson
S.U. Observes Natl Electric Week 1969
National Electrical Week for 1969 runs February 9 to 15 with Iowa Southern Utilities and the electrical industry observing the 122nd anniversary of Thomas A. Edison’s birth on February 11. Leonard DeHoet states the theme Electricity Powers Progress and emphasizes education and youth programs to show future opportunities in the field.
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Leonard DeHoet
Iowa Southern Utilities
Thomas A. Edison
Electricity
DeHoet
New Boat Licenses Available at Recorder's Office
Boat owners can renew registrations starting now at the Appanoose County Recorder's Office. Registrations expire on April 30, 1969 or July 3, 1969 and cover May 1, 1969 through April 30, 1971 with a $4.50 fee. Those seeking new boat numbers should wait until April 15, 1969 to avoid extra charges.
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Appanoose County
Moravia teams sweep Mystic junior high doubleheader
Moravia junior high girls beat Mystic 39 32 with Fonda Dicks 24 points and Sally Martin 8 while Janiece Tubaugh added 6. Moravia boys routed Mystic 45 17 led by David Allen 18 and Stanley Wright 9 with Tim Morrison 8. Mystic girls were led by Kauzlarich 28 and Barb Christy 6. Mystic boys' A Paul scored 15 of 17.
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Moravia
Mystic
Moravia Junior High
Fonda Dicks
Sally Martin
Janiece Tubaugh
Karla Scott
Sharry Bardwell
Sharon Thomas
Mystic Girls
Kauzlarich
Barb Christy
Moravian
David Allen
Stanley Wright
Tim Morrison
Steve Steenhoek
Russ Moore
Bobby VanDorin
Mystic Boys
A. Paul
Albertsons Return From Arizona Visit. Local Guests
Local notes report Mr. and Mrs. Lige Albertson returning Monday after a three week stay with their son and family in Phoenix, Ariz. Also listed are Centerville visitors at the William Woodward home, hospital recuperation for Mrs. Chris Bogert, and calls on Bogert by Ottumwa and Centerville residents. Funeral attendance included Mrs. Melissa Felton at Des Moines for her sister Hattie Woodruff with companions from Oteumwa.
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Lige Albertson
Riichard Albertson
Phoenix
Ariz
George Raskie
Jolene
Greg
Centerville
William Woodward
Chris Bogert
Centerville Hospital
John Sutton
Ottumwa
Florence Hiner
Delmer
Clell Blumer
Melissa Felton
Hattie Woodruff
Des Moines
Harry Felton
Bul Callen
Oteumwa
Moravia OES to Meet on Feb. 11 at 7:30 PM
The Moravia Order of Eastern Stars will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday evening February 11 at 7 30 PM at the temple. A practice session is scheduled for Sunday afternoon February 9. Bea French_W M4 Maxine Main Secretary.
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Moravia Order of Eastern Stars
Bea French
W. M4
Maxine Main
Secy
Special meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 259 AFAM
A special meeting of Antiquity Lodge No 259 AFAM is set for Saturday evening February 7 at 7 30. Work in the Fellowcraft degree will be conducted and visiting brethren are invited. Attendees include WE Leu, Potts, and WOM.
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Antiquity Lodge No
AFAM
Alb Meuiber
Four Moravia Boys Enlist In Army En route to Fort Ord
Four Moravia boys left Sunday for Des Moines and enlisted in the Army. They sailed from Des Moines to Fort Ord California and joined fellow recruits. The servicemen are Larry Hiatt Larry Coltrain Larry Irwin and Gary Simmons.
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Moravia
Des Moines
Army
Fort Ord
Calif
Larry Hiatt
Larry Coltrain
Larry Irwin
Gary Simmons
Moravia seeks new Brownie and Girl Scout troops
Moravia residents seek to start a Brownie and a Girl Scout troop. Interested individuals should call by Friday, February 7 at 724-3302 or 724-3569 to express interest.
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Moravia
Merla Prater Awarded 1969 Betty Crocker Homemaker Honor
Moravia high school student Merla F. Prater is named 1969 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow after scoring highest on a homemaking knowledge and attitude test taken by senior girls on December 3. She earns a Betty Crocker silver charm and a chance at a $1500 state scholarship. her school may receive Encyclopaedia Britannica sets if she advances.
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Merla F. Prater
Betty Crocker
Moravia High School
General Mills, Inc
Moravia Girls Open State Tourney Next Week
Moravia high school girls basketball begins state sectional play with first-round games this Saturday night. Eddyville faces Seymour at 6:30 p.m. and Moravia plays Russell at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday hosts Lineville Clio versus Moravia Russell winner, and Albin Leon Lamont winner. Semi finals Thursday and finals Friday at Chariton. Moravia’s path includes Russell on Feb 15 and possibly Lineville, with district play slated for Feb 25, 28, and March 4.
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Moravia High School
Lamani
Eddyville
Seymour
Moravia
Russell
Lineville-Clio
Leon-Lamont
Chariton
Lineville
Blakesburg
Moravia Boys Draw Bye in State Class A Sectional Play
Moravia boys drew a bye in the first round of the state Class A sectional play. They meet the winner of the Russell versus Corydon game at Corydon on Wednesday night February 26. Another game that night pairs Moulton with the Seymour Lineville winner. Other bracket teams include Leon Kellerton Mt. Ayr Garden Grove and Lamont. Winners from these brackets will play at Osceola on Wednesday March 4.
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Moravia
Russell-Corydon
Corydon
Moulton
Seymour-Lineville
Leon
Kellerton
Mt. Ayr
Garden Grove
Lamont
Osceola
Moravia Saddle Club to Meet February 6 Evening
The Moravia Saddle club will meet Thursday evening February 6 at the Community building at 7:30.
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Moravia Saddle Club
Thanking neighbors and Franklin Happy Helpers H Club
Mrs. Merle Prater expresses gratitude for visits flowers cards and meals received during hospital stay and after returning home. Special thanks to Franklin Happy Helpers H Club for their thoughtfulness.
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Bloomfield Hospital
Franklin Happy Helpers +H Club
Merle Prater
Gratitude for Support Amid Hospital Stay
Mrs. Stella Bogert thanks everyone for cards letters flowers and visits during her stay at St. Joseph hospital. Special appreciation to Dr. Larson hospital staff for care and to Geyer Lewis Ambulance service for assistance Rev Woodin for visits and prayers and the W.S. v.S. for a potted plant.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Larson
Geyer- Lewis Ambulance Service
Aefvice
Woodin
W.S. V.s
Stella Bogert
Moravia Plans Saturday School to Make Up Lost Days
Moravia schools face 13 days lost to icy roads this winter with ongoing snow drifts delaying travel. Iowa Department of Public Instruction urges districts to recover lost time, noting districts may risk state aid if 180 days aren’t held, and suggesting options such as using holidays or longer spring sessions.
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Moravia
State Department of Public Instruction
Towa
Iowa
Past Matrons Meet at Mrs John Main Home
The Past Matrons club met Tuesday evening at Mrs John Main's home with Mrs Paul Dicks assisting. A short business meeting was held and a luncheon planned for February 17 School of Instruction and inspection. Year books were distributed by Mrs Genevieve Morgan. Refreshments included angel food cake and ice cream, Valentine candies and coffee. Geyer ambulance took Mr and Mrs John Veach and daughter Mary Kathryn to Albia hospital for medical treatment.
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John Main
Paul Dicks
Genevieve Morgan
Valentine
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Ray Lockman
Acknowledges friends and relatives for cards letters visits and prayers during hospitalization. Special thanks to Nadine Dormer Reverend Woodin and Deacon Deedrick for visits and to Dr. Orelup and hospital staff for care and kindness. God bless you all.
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Nadine Dormer
Rev. Woodin
Dev. Deedrick
Dr. Orelup
Ray Lockman
Grateful Note From Lewis Rouse to Community Helpers
Lewis Rouse thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards visits while in hospital. He praises Dr Dee Ore iup hospital staff Geyer-Lewis ambulance and Albia Moravia ministers for visits. Hilton Ladies Circle sent a beautiful potted plant. He expresses deep gratitude.
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Dee Oreiup
Geyer-Lewis Ambulance
Hheir
Albia and Moravia
Hilton Ladies Circle
Lewis Rouse
Army Private Richard Landgrebe Assigned Near Dak To
Private first class Richard Landgrebe, 20, son of Loyd and Mrs Landgrebe of Abia, Iowa, joined the Ibth engineer Battalion January 1 near Dak To, Vietnam. Spi Runmie Ellison of Presidio, San Francisco, Calif., plans two weeks leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Blifagn.
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Richard 1. Landgrebe
Loyd Landgrebe
Abia
Lowa
Ibth
Dak To
Viet- Tam
Cumidel
Spi
Runmie Ellison
Presidio
San Franvisco
Calif
Win Blifagn
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Pillsbury
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York
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Rex
Ardyve
LeRoy Brown
Kendall Place
Wesley Chapel
Frank Heckman
Salem and
Grace Church
Fairview
Ruby Long
First Christian Church
Lois Fowler
Aid
Birdie Main
Salem United Methodist
Lela Spencer
1.S.U
Recorder's Office
Leu
Yb Potts
Merla Prater
Moravia-Russell
Albin
Saddle Club
John Mains
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