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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1971

Page

5

Moravia Junior High Girls Fall Hardly Any, Boys Undefeated

Moravia junior high basketball closes season with boys 68 to 20 win and girls 33 to 20 win over Russell. Molly Van Benthuysen scores 20 in the girls game, Stuart McDanel nets 27 for the boys, both set single-game records. Coach Richard Fauley fields full lineup and season scoring averages are noted.

Moravia Russell Richard Pauley Molly van Benthuysen Jill McDanel Tammy Wells Regina Woodward Nancy Armstrong Rebecca Horn Stuart McDanel Roy Tarbell Jess Ublenhake Mark Lobby Lynn Paris David McDanel Allen Paris Richard Fauley

Marie Cloved Named Homemaker of Tomorrow

Marie Ann Cloved, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Cloved, is Moravia high school’s 1971 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. She earned the award from her Dec 1 written test, out of 650000 senior girls nationwide, and will receive a General Mills award with potential state and national honors including one of 102 college scholarships totaling 110000.

Marie Ann Clayved Lyle Cloved Betty Crocker Moravia High School General Mills Wyzi Distatta Gerng

Moffitt Reports On Legislature Tax Freeze Bill Ahead

Moffitt reviews the tax freeze bill as the first step in revising tax laws to fund public services. The proposal would cap school funding for one year to last year’s level plus 45 dollars more per pupil with BRB permission for exceptions. Amender debates and school concerns surface as committee work continues on floor bills.

Budget Review Board

Absences Grow At Wivragia Elementary From Illness

Superintendent Wells reports 62 students absent at Wivragia Elementary on Tuesday due to illnesses. Cases include measles, scarlet fever, chickenpox, flu, and a stomach flu like virus, affecting multiple grades.

Wivragia Wells

FS Personnel Attend Two Day Grain Clinic

Among Iowa FS member companies sending personnel to a two day basic grain drying and storage clinic at Davenport were Moravia Farm Service Co. Representing the local FS cooperative were Bobby Sowder and Curtis Mikels. The objective was to acquaint trainees with modern grain drying equipment and profitable operations for patrons. FS trains member company personnel to become experts for local farmer patrons.

Iowa Davenport Moravia Farm Service Co FS Services, Inc Feed Division Bobby Sowder Curtis Mikels

Farm Bureau Luncheon Planned for Feb 12 at Albia

A local Farm Bureau luncheon is scheduled for Friday February 12 in Albia at the Monroe County Farm Bureau building. The notice requests attendees bring a covered dish and mentions a charitable component and communal gathering.

Farm Bureau Albia Minnroe Albi

Salem United Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Salem United Methodist Church announces worship at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Bible study, prayer meeting Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. W.S.C.S. meets February 17 at the Virgie Boyer home. Pastor is Rev. L. Deedrick with Guy Argo as Church School Superintendent.

Church of Nazarene E. J. Strong Larry Smith

Moravia and Ottumwa United Methodist and Nazarene notices

Church notices list services at Iconiam United Methodist Moravia with Rev. L B Deadrick and Rev E J Strong of Nazarene, including Sunday School times and evening services. Grace Circuit at Moravia notes sermons by Rev Thomas W Woodin, district events in Ottumwa, youth meetings, and ministerial alliance activities.

Grace Circuit United Methodiat Church Thomas W. Woodin

Wesley Chapel News Briefs and Meetings

Wesley Chapel notices list Virgil Dooley and Lay Lander with meeting times on Saturday at 8 30 am. Central Centerville hosts a District Consultation on Religion and Race Sunday from 2 60 to 8 00 pm. Bring a sack lunch. No UMYF or Bible study today. Jr high UMYF meets Wednesday at 6 50 pm at Grace. WSCS meets Thursday February 18 at 1 30 pm at Eva Tucker's.

Wesley Chapel Virgil Dooley Lay Lander Centerville U.S Appanoose County Ministerial Alliance Grace WSCS Eva Tucker

Fairview Church Weekly Schedule

Robert Foster, lay leader, outlines services and meetings for Fairview Church. Saturday 6 30 am pastors of terville with the DS, Sunday 2 60 to :00 pm district at Ottumwa First U M church, bring a sack lunch. Tuesday county ministers meet Centerville 1 30 pm. Wednesday 6 30 pm Jr High UMYF Grace. No Bible study or UMYF tonight.

Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead Centerville U.M Ottumwa Council On Ministeries Appanoose County Ministerial Alliance Grace Wscs Jr. High Fairview Robert Foster Grace

Band Boosters Meeting Notes From School House

The Band Boosters met February 3 at the school house with Mildred Kelley leading. A Farm Service lunch report was given and eleven members were named to participate in Abe Menor Band, including Caryl Wilson, Shilly Marlin, Bobby Whitehead, Carol Irelun, Fat Ussier, Sharon Hopkins, Maniyan Hail, artes Tarbell, John McCrory, Dalles McDahel and Dean Ale Rouse. They plan a March public concert in Athens.

Mildred Kelley Ius Abe Menor Caryl Wilson Shlly Marlin Bobby Whitehead Carol Irelun Fat Ussier Sharon Hopkins Maniyan Hail Artes Tarbell John McCrory Dalles McDahel Dean Ale Rouse Athens

Fragmentary note on names and items in a homely list

A garbled line of text mentions people and objects in a personal list. It references Beapibal i Phey Wiis Ths feleche Ada Fumtiacs and includes scattered names and items. The wording is incomplete with no clear event or structure.

Renwicks announce engagement of Connie Moore to Charles Moore

Mr and Mrs Homer Renwick announce their daughter Connie is engaged to Charles Moore son of Mr and Mrs Dewayne Moore. No wedding date has been announced.

Homer Renwick Connie Charles Moore Dewayne Moore

Faith Jordan Engaged to Ernest Buxton Sr in Missouri Event

Carson Jordan announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Faith of Kansas City to Ernest Buxton Sr, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest L Buxton Sr of Blue Springs Mo. The wedding date is set for March 6.

Carson Jordan Faith Kansas City Ernest Buxton Sr Ernest L. Buxton Sr Blue Springs

Parish Intern Anne McDonough Studies Westmar Interim

Ann McDonough daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough of Moravia and a Westmar College student in Le Mars undertakes an independent study titled Parish Intern during the Westmar Interim. The program allows a month long self chosen experience evaluated by the Interim committee with faculty guidance and pass fail grading. It emphasizes creativity flexibility and experimentation while offering exposure to majors across 21 departments in social sciences humanities and physical sciences within a 1100 student diverse campus affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Ann McDonough Jack McDonough Moravia Westmar College le Mars Westmar Parish United Methodist Church

Local Resident Enlists in Air Force for Basic Training

Louis William Cortesio Jr. has enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and is undergoing six weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. A 1969 Moravia Community School graduate, Cortesio is the son of Louis W. Cortesio.

Louis William Cortesio Jr U. S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Cortesio Moravia Community School Louis W. Cortesio

Births in Galesburg Area Highlight Several Newborns

Mr and Mrs Roger Kelley of Galesburg Illinois announce the birth of a son on Sunday February 7 weighing 10 pounds 2 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Kelley of Unionville Iowa Mr and Mrs Prospect are noted as parents of a son born January 14 The announcement lists several families with newborns and extended relatives including Durell Surunk Blug Gruss La and others with accompanying details about weights and dates.

Roger Kelley Galesburg, Til Russell Kelley Unionville Durell

Moravia Eastern Star meeting and school plans

Moravia Eastern Star held its regular meeting with Mrs Trenton Wilson presiding. A new member, Mrs Wanda Van Benthtrysen, was welcomed. Plans were made for a school and inspection on February 18 at 12:30 p.m. A 6 p.m. dinner at Salem United Methodist Church precedes a 7:30 p.m. inspection at the Masonic Temple.

Moravia Eastern Stars Trenton Wilson Wanda van Benthtrysen Arizona Eastern Star Moravia Salem United Methodist Church Masonic Temple

Mrs. Wilson Heads Moravia Rebekahs

Mrs. Vivian Ashby and Centerville staff attended the Moravia Rebekah lodge meeting to install officers for the year. New noble grand is Mrs. Frank Wilson with officers Mrs. Cecil Schrodt, Ivan Harsh, Haroll Burton, Clara Trelan, Herb Roblenz, Raymond Ashby, Ray Charity, R. R. Pennington, Leonard Palmer. Refreshments followed with guests from Centerville.

Vivian Ashby Centerville Moravia Rebekah Lodge Frank Wilson Noble Grand Cecil Schrodt Ivan Harsh Haroll Burton Clara Trelan Herb Roblenz Raymond Ashby Guardian Ray Charity R. R. Pennington Leonard Palmer Vice Grand

Cow Calf Meeting Set In Moravia February 17

A cow calf meeting will be held in Moravia in the Vo Ag room on Wednesday February 17 at 1 00 p m Tim Ahrenholz Extension Management Specialist will discuss the economic aspects of cow calf management Cliff Iverson Extension Livestock Specialist will discuss breeding and nutrition as it affects the calf crop The event is sponsored by Moravia Vo Ag department and Monroe Appanoose Extension Services.

Moravia Vo. Ag Tim Ahrenholz Cliff Iverson Moravia Vo. Ag. Department Monroe-Appanoose Extension Services

Mrs Swinney Rites Held Here Thursday

Ruth Swinney died Monday at St Joseph hospital Centerville born Kansas January 18 1910 daughter of George and Bessie Alfrey. Survived by husband Lester two brothers Lee Alfrey Kansas City Raymond Alfrey Maxcreek Mo preceded in death by parents and one sister Funeral services held today February LW at Turner Funeral Home Rev E J Strong officiating burial in Haines Cemetery.

Ruth Swinney St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Kansas George Bessie Alfrey Lester Lee Alfrey Kansas City Raymond Alfrey Maxcreek Turner Funeral Home E. J. Strong Haines Cemetery

February SCA meeting canceled due to sectional games

Notice that there will be no February meeting of the SCA because of sectional basketball games. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 22.

SCA

Moravia Booster Club Meets Tonight

Regular February meeting of the Moravia Booster club will be held tonight at 6 30 PM at the venue in town.

Moravia Booster Club Salem United Methodist Church

Moravia Girls Win 77 50 at Melcher Dallas

Moravia girls defeated Melcher Dallas 77 to 50 as Fonda Dicks scored 38 points and Jean Ann Rouse 24 with Diane Rogers 15. The Moravia boys suffered a 57 44 loss amid a disputed officiating clash, six technical fouls, and the coach being ordered from the game. Bob Hiatt led Melcher Dallas with 14 points while Randy Scott added 10 and Harrington, Self each 9.

MHS Fonda Dicks Jean Ann Rouse Diane Rogers Macy Leon Rachel Elson Sharon Thomas Claudia Miller Vicki van Dorin Sally Martin Barbara Coltrain Natalie Woodward Corydon Girls Mohawks Don Argo Dave Harington Randy Scott Bob Self Dallas McDanes Tom Woodin Moulton Moravia Melcher- Dallas MHL Larry Pfannebecker Pfannebecker Plannebecker Melcher-Dallas Moravia Boys Bob Hiatt Dave Harrington Dallas McDanel

Saddle Club hosts coup supper and Valentine dance

The Saddle Club will hold a coup supper and Valentine dance Saturday evening February 13 at 6 30 at the Community building. Members are asked to bring meat dish. drinks will be furnished.

Saddle Club

Evening church meeting and inspection at Masonic Temple

CBS announces a School of Instruction February 18 at 12 30 with dinner at six and inspection at seven Salem United Methodist Church hosts the event Eastern Star members and visitors are welcome with Mrs Trenton Wilson WM and Mrs John Main secretary coordinating the details.

CBS Salem United Methodist Church Masonic Temple Eastern Star Trenton Wilson W.M John Main

Also Mentioned on This Page

Martin McClurg Mike Godby Marty Massman Billy Mullins Doug Moore Randy Dommer Roy Tarbéll Larry Hopkins Jess Uhlenhake Jerold Ballanger Mark Lobb Penny Wells Nadine Faber Marilyn Shelquist Christy Whicker Cindy Faber Susan Paxton Marjorie Cortesio Clovetta Pauley Paula Hopkins Jane Martin Julie Haver Tressa Zintz Julia Steenhoek Betty Hall Marily van Bentsen H Sill McDanel Scot San Jess Ubienhake Marie Cloved Homemaker OF Tomorrow Moffitt Salem United Methodist Iconiam L. B. Deadrick Donald Whitehead Salem Prospect Mra Mewish Bogye Eastern Star School Mrs. Wilson Moravia Rebekahs Melcher Monroe County
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