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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1977

Page

3

Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold Banquet at Grace United

On Sunday February 6 Grace United Methodist Church hosted a Pinewood Derby with 13 Cub Scouts racing homemade cars. Mitchell Penfield won first, Matthew Kaster second, Chris Kerr third, and Matthew Wilson fourth, with judges David Harris and George Woodward.

Grace United Methodist Church Mitchell Penfield Matthew Kaster Chris Kerr Matthew Wilson David Harris George Woodward Sharon Nelson den Duane Havard William Burkland Moravia Bob Hoover Gracechurch Paul Wilson Den 1 Greg Mihalovich Mitchell Penfisid Tim Pettibone Den 2 Robbie Cormeny John Chelsing Mitch Penfield Matt Kaster Matt Wilson

Mrs William French Hosts Past Matrons Club

Mrs Wm French welcomed Past Matrons at her Moravia home on February 7. Business outlined a school of instruction luncheon in April and a thank you note from Louemma Palmer was read. Social time followed with pineapple dessert oats valentine candies tea and coffee served to Lucile Carter Icel Broshar Margaret Harvey Marlyn Robinson Iressa Hawk Wanda Van Benthuysen Phyllis Dicks Helen Johnson Genevieve Morgan and Doris Wilson. The March meeting will be with Wanda Van Benthuysen.

WM. French Irs French Moravia School of Instruction Apri Louemma Palmer Lucile Carter Icel Broshar Margaret Harvey Marlyn Robinson Iressa Hawk Wanda van Benthuysen Phyllis Dicks Helen Johnson Genevieve Morgan Doris Wilson

Progressive Club Meeting At Gail Tut tle Home

Progressive Club met Tuesday afternoon in February at Mrs. Gail Tut tle's home. Guests enjoyed visiting and bridge. Prizes were won by Genevieve Morgan and Lutie Carter. Refreshments were served following the bridge session.

Progressive Club Gail Tuttle Gail ‘Tuttle Genevieve Morgan Lutile Carter Haug

Mohawkettes defeat Seymour 72 to 40 in basketball

Mohawkettes overpower Seymour 72 40 as Kandi Easter 21 Sheri Easter 20 lead balanced scoring. Mohawkettes improve to 11-2 in conference 18-3 overall. Seymour trailing 9 20 at first half final 49 71 with Brian Harrington pacing Moravia.

Mohawkettes Seymour Kandi Sheri Easter Sheri Hinote Theresa Cortesio Becky McBride Shaun Wilson Mohawks Brian Harrington Moravia Dennis Easter Jaren Tubaugh Jeff McDanel Mike Brown

Moravia JV Falls to Twin Cedars 36 55 on Monday

Moravia junior varsity boys lost to Twin Cedars 36 to 55 after a 20 36 halftime. Jaren Tubaugh led with 11 points, Mark Hall 8, Dennis Easter 7, with other scorers adding 2 4 points. Moravia shot 29 percent to Twin Cedars 49 percent, and committed 19 turnovers to TC’s 12.

Twin Cedars Jaren Tubaugh Mark Hall Dennis Easter Randy McDonough Dwayne Elison Forrest VanBenthuysen Larry Clark Moravia T.C

Moravia Jr Varsity Girls Upset Seymour 59 51 on Home Court

Moravia hosted Seymour Thursday as the Jr Varsity girls won 59 to 51 led by Bonnie Robinson with 22 points and Jan Tisue 16. Jeanne Massman added 10, while Susan Matkovich pulled 15 rebounds and 4 interceptions. The Jr Varsity boys also defeated Seymour 43-35 with Jaren Tubaugh scoring 17 and Mark Hall 13. Moravia trailed 36-24 after three quarters but outscored Seymour in the final period.

Karlena Paris Seymour Jaren Tubaugh Mark Hall Dennis Easter Larry Clark Moravia

Farm Bureau Scholarship Applicants Due February 15 1977

Graduating seniors may apply for the Farm Bureau scholarship by submitting completed forms to the county Farm Bureau office where they reside by February 15 1977 Interviews will follow the deadline and notice emphasizes February 25 as the final date.

Farm Bureau

Addition to Second Nine Week Honor Roll

Renee Woodward and Rhonda Woodward are added to the second nine week honor roll in the school district publication. The notice confirms their academic distinction and recognizes their achievement alongside other honorees.

Renee Woodward Rhonda Woodward

Mohawkettes top Southeast Warren in girls game

Southeast Warren girls fell 71-63 to the Mohawkettes after leading 16-14 and 33-24 at times. Kandi Kaster scored 34 points, Sheri Kaster 22, Sherri Hinote 14, with Theresa Cortesio grabbing 12 rebounds and 4 steals. Warren boys also lost despite Jeff McDanel’s 27 points.

Warren Bale Kandi Kaster Sheri Kaster Sherri Hinote Theresa Cortesio Sheri Wilson Becky McBride Southeast Warren Jeff McDanel Brian Harrington Dennis Easter Dean Johnson Jaren Tubaugh Alan Tisuer Sew

Moravia Wrestlers Sweep at Davis County Invite

Moravia high school wrestling brought home a championship and a runner-up at the Davis County Invitational Junior Varsity event held last Saturday Feb 5. Clay Ublenhake won heavyweight title, Gary Rowley finished runner-up at 185 lbs, Scott McCoy wrestled 105 lbs, Randy Young 132 lbs and Craig Vance 145 lbs each finished sixth. Moravia placed seventh overall, ahead of Ottumwa amid six other teams from Centerville Chariton Eddyville Van Buren Williamsburg and the host Davis County.

Moravia Davis County Clay Ublenhake Gary Rowley Kerns Chariton Scott McCoy Randy Young Craig Vance Ottumwa Centerville Eddyville van Buren Williamsburg

Local Family Health Notes from Bloomfield Hospital

A. D. Kincade undergoes surgery at Bloomfield Hospital while Winnie DuVall seeks medical treatment at Ot tumina hospital. Weekend visits include Bruce Cuthamp of Hartford and relatives Ardis Walter, Connie Knapp, and Mary Kay Hiatt. Local residents Wanda Van Loon and Richard Weuch spend time with family, with several callers stopping by Ardis Walter’s home Friday and Saturday.

A. D. Kincade Bloomfield Hospital Winnie DuVall Ottumina Hospital Bruce Cuthamp Hartford Consg Faul Brushar Cary McCoy Greg Jerry Monte Ardis Walter Connie Knapp Mary Kay Hiatt Sharon Penfield Mitch Wanda van Loon Newton Lavera Cricinbaugh Richard Weuch Grave Sur Beery Ruby Devise Lavera

Iconium United Methodist Church Sunday Service Schedule

Rev L B Deedrick leads worship at 9 30 am on Sunday with a 10 30 am Sunday School and 7 pm Bible classes. The message explores First Corinthians chapter six verse thirteen and the body as a temple, followed by guidance on family living in chapter seven. Youth and children services at 7 pm. Pray for world conditions and leaders.

Iconium United Methodist L. B. Deedrick Donald Whitehead Paul

Nazarene Church Schedule With Pastor Gilbert Hockett

Church of the Nazarene posts weekly services led by Rev. Gilbert Hockett with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Gospel Hour at 5:45 p.m. Community Singspiration at Grace Methodist at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday service 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Friday noon Prayer and Self Denial meeting.

Church of the Nazarene Gilbert Hockett N.Y Grace Methodist

Moravia and Grace Methodist Notices Schedule

Moravia and Grace United Methodist churches publish February activity list with pastors Bob and Jo Hoover and leaders Dean Tomlin, Kenneth Condra. Services at Grace 9:00 am, Grace and Salem 10:00 am, Salem 11:00 am. community sing 7:45 pm Feb 13. no adult choir Feb 14. men’s breakfast Feb 16 6:30 am. Women Bible study Feb 16 1:30 pm. prayer meeting 7:00 pm Feb 16. Wesley Chapel Women Feb 17 1:30 pm. Janetta Dooley junior choir 3:45 pm Feb 17.

Grace United Methodist Dean Tomlin Salem United Methodist Kenneth Condra Grace Salem Grace United Methodist Church Mon Web Thurs Wesley Chapel United Methodist Jaanita Dooley

Singspiration Night Moves Between Faiths

A monthly community Singspiration began last month at Nazarene Church. February's event is this Sunday at Grace Church at 7 45 p m with hymns chosen by participants and specials from three churches.

the Nazarene Church Grace Church Salem

ETC Club Meeting With Lucile Carter Summary

The club met with Lucile Carter on Thursday February 3. Two tables of rock were played with Florence Carson and Genevieve Morgan winning prizes. Aleafa Hiatt won the door prize. Roll call was Ground Hog Recipes. A sunshine basket was given to Louemma Palmer. Refreshments included salad sandwiches and coffee.

ETC Club Lucile Carter Florence Carson Genevieve Morgan Aleafa Hiatt Louemma Palmer

Taylor Aid Meets With Hazel Scott

Taylor Aid held a regular meeting Friday February 4 with Wilda Argo Jenny Earl Boyer Mary Kay Hiatt Lucile Gough Ernest Hiatt Fern Horn Ralph Spencer Elaine Spencer Chris Havard Donita Havard in attendance The meeting opened with remarks by Elaine Spencer Minutes were read and approved Fibel trip plans to Kulona for late April were discussed The club will assist at Senior Citizen meals during March Wilda Argo and Gladys Harsh received door prizes from secret pals Next meeting set with Vickie Micheluus and Mary Alberts Speier led an Italian program

Taylor Aid Hazel Scott Wilda Argo Jenny Earl Boyer Mary Kay Hiatt Lucile Gough Ernest. Hiatt Fern Horn Mrr Ralph Spencer Elaine Spencer Chris Donita Havard Fibel Kulona Gladys Vickie Micheluus Mary & Alberts Speier

School Calendar Web February Events and Conflicts

The calendar lists school activities from February including band tours at Leon Lamont and Garden Grove Corydon, wrestling at New Sharon and Centerville, basketball games at Melcher Dallas Twin Cedar Centerville noting times 6 30 and 4 00, speech contests at Seymour Center ville and Centerville, plus district meetings and no school on February 21 with FFA sub district and board meetings.

Leon and Lamont New Sharon Thurs Melcher Dallas Twin Cedar Seymour Centerville Garden Grove & Corydon Centville Mon FFA Moravia

Hot Lunch Menu Week of February 14

Mon February 14 grilled cheese sandwich mashed potatoes celery and carrot sticks frosted cream pink frosting juice milk Tue February 35 turkey and noodles mashed potatoes broccoli bread and butter sandwich yellow frosting juice milk Thurs February 15 navy beans bacon lettuce salad cornbread fruit juice milk Thurs February 17 pizza corn chocolate pudding juice milk Fri February 18 corn dogs tri taters cooked cabbage peanut butter juice milk

Jaycee-Ettes Prep for Carnival in Moravia

The Moravia Jaycee-Ettes met February 1 at Donna Woodward’s home with nine members. They planned the March carnival on the 5th featuring a Duane Ellett show and floppy, plus a supper meeting at the Marina with invited guests.

Donna Woodward Vickie Tisue Duane Ellett Floppy Marina Linda Houser Judy Moore

Salem News Items Highlight Local Socials and Visits

Local residents share visits and gatherings across Ottumwa Corydon Moravia and Centerville. Clarence and Lloyd Brown host and attend events while Marginal notes mention hospital stays and birthday open houses.

Brunow Plans Moravia Visit Saturday Morning

Rep John Brunow will be in Moravia at the Community Building on Saturday February 12 from 9 to 10 30 to discuss state government or any other subject. Residents are invited to stop by and visit with him.

Moravia Booster Club Meeting Tonight at Community Building

The Moravia Booster Club will meet tonight at the Community Building. Russ Swanson of Centerville will present a slides program during the gathering.

Booster Club Moravia Booster Club Russ Swanson Centerville

Cooking class cancelled at high school this week

No adult cooking class at the high school this week because of games. The next meeting is planned for next Thursday.

Engagement of Diane Gladfelder to Gary Edgington News

Mr and Mrs Gene Gladfelder of Louilla announce the engagement of their daughter Diane to Gary T Edgington son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Edgington of Indianola. Diane is a 1975 Albia high school graduate and Bankers Life employee. Gary is a 1972 Indianola high school graduate employed at AMF and studying at DMACC in Ankeny. The wedding is set for April 9 1977 at the United Methodist Church in Lovilia.

Gene Gladfelder Louilla Diane Gary T. Edgington Gladfelder Albia High School Banker's Life Edgington Virgil Edgington Indisnola Indianola High School AMF Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny United Methodist Church Lovilia

Funeral services for Vera M. Burnett held in Newton

Funeral services were held Tuesday in Newton for Vera M. Burnett 69 died Friday at Skiff Memorial Hospital. She was born in Moravia May 26 1907 daughter of John D. Pence and Mabel Caster Pence. Survived by husband Arnold Burnett a son a daughter three granddaughters and a great grandson. brother Carl D. Pence and sister Lelia Spencer. Burial at Newton Memorial Park Cemetery.

Spencer Newton Vera M. Burnett Skiff Memorial Hospital John D Mabel Caster Pence Moravia Arnold Burnett Carl D. Pence Monmouth Lelia Spencer Newton Memorial Park Cemetery

Bethel McDonald 82 services held in Centerville

Mrs Bethel Elrene McDonald 82 of Centerville died Sunday at St Joseph Hospital She was born August 17 1894 in Appanoose County to Rufus Coulson and Lucy A Tadlock Coulson She married Charles Scott McDonald on October 27 1943 He preceded her in death Survivors include two stepdaughters and one sister Flora Phillips Moravia Funeral services were held Tuesday at Miller Wehrle Funeral Home with Rev George Gibson officiating Burial was in Oakland Cemetery

Bethel McDonald Bethel Elrene McDonald Centerville St. Joseph Hospital Appanoose County Rufus Lucy A. Tadlock Coulson Charles Scott McDonald Flora Phillips Moravia Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home George Gibson Oakland Cemetery

Senior Citizens Meals Menu for February Dates

Senior citizens meals listing shows meals for Monday February 14 with cornbread and bewtis, vegetable, salad, dessert. Wednesday February 16 features beef and noodles with mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert. Friday February 18 offers cook's choice.

Birth Notice for Stephannie Tiane Holfynan

Nir and Mrs Steve Holfynan of Altouna announce the birth of daughter Stephannie Tiane born M guy weighed 7 Gh wz. Grandparents are Mr Herschel Keiley of Unionville and Rev wid Mrs Elvin Holt Monticelly Indiana. Also listed are Wir and Mrs Jacksonville and other family details with unclear relations.

Nir Steve Holfynan Altouna Stephannie Tiane Guy Herschel Keiley Unionville Elvin Holt Larate Veuch

Iowa Southern Utilities Announces Deferred Payment Plan

Residential customers can delay up to 50 percent of one month’s bill with no penalty under an emergency plan due to unusually cold weather. The option applies to bills of 25 dollars or more and ends after the following month’s payment. Budget Payment Plan remains separate.

Iowa Southern Utilities Co Don Hood Iowa Southern Hood

State Examinations for Assessors Announced Des Moines

Revenue Director Gerald D. Barr announced semiannual statewide exams for city or county assessor and deputy assessor. Deputy assessor test is 8:30 a.m. March 26 1977 and city or county assessor test is 8:30 a.m. April 2 1977, both in the Lucas State Office Building Des Moines. Applications must reach the Department of Revenue at least three days before the exam.

State Revenue Gerald D. Barr Lucas State Des Moines Iowa Bair Department of Revenue

Brownie Troop 965 Reports February Meeting

Troop 965 met on February 8 with eight girls and two leaders. After the business meeting they sang, played a game, and worked on membership crafts. Patty Helmick, reporter, notes cookies were provided by Patty.

Brownie News Troop 965 Patty Patty Helmick

Navy airman aids Readex 1 77 exercise with USS Midway

In Service Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Auman Apprentice Robert W Schneider son of Janet R Schneider of Moravia participated in Exercise Readex 1-77 in the South China and Philippine Seas aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway homeported in Yokosuka Japan Vice Admiral Robert B Baldwin commander of the U S Seventh Fleet oversaw maneuvers from the Oklahoma near Zulu to combat actions during the exercise

Navy Auman Robert W Schneider Janet R. Schneider Moravia South China Philippine Midway Yokosuka Japan Robert B. Baldwin U.S Seventh Fleet Oklahoma Whivn Ial

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SE. Warren The Moravia United Grace Methodist Church Hazel Heliyer Clarence Whitehead Lloyd Brown Delbert Calhoun Amy John Hiner Carl van Zante Corydon Clarence Floyd Hiner Karl Calhoun George Rudloff Ottumwa Hospital Little Shannon Seals Edward Haver John Laws Edward McCord Hazel Hellyer Loy Free Dean Grosscup Naperville Maude Whitehead Bob Whitehead Clarence Whitthead Blood Bank Clarence Whisthead Dick Hellyer Rey Messa Montezuma F, W Centerville Fair Edward McCued Lock Pern Callen Dun Tur Busocy Frida Day
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