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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1976
Page
3
The Moravia Jaycee-Ettes host a carnival at Moravia High School Saturday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm to raise funds for community projects including moving the depot as a historic center and playground improvements. Booths games contests food stands bake sale and various activities promise a fun evening with proceeds supporting local causes.
Booster Club members approved purchase of the former Wabash depot site across from the current depot. The lot, once the Lurber Property, cost 2900 dollars with 500 dollars from state bicentennial funds. Moravia also received club funds and a down payment from Elmer and Mrs. Gidel, who offered to finance the remaining balance interest free. The group debated whether title should be in the club or a local historical society, to be decided later by Rev. Bob Hoover.
Denise Slingworth of Albia and Sally Martin, daughters of local families, have earned Dean's List honors at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant for the first semester academic work.
Moravia Sagdie Club members are reminded of a Saturday dance on Feb. 21 at Centerville Community Center from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children under 5 free. Members bring cookies and sandwiches. Coffee and punch provided. Invite guests. There will be round and square dancing. Call Lori Clark at 452- I for insertion.
Kim Tarbell joins the Indian Hills Community College class of 95 in the winter quarter. Graduation will be Thursday February 26 as she completes the computer programming course.
Mr and Mrs A D Kincade spent the weekend in Rochester Indiana with her mother and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Harry LeMar Gary and Ronnie and Mrs Martha Le Mar of Davenport visited Sarah Stocker in Moravia. Mrs Mildred Smith, lately a patient at Monroe County Hospital, has returned to teaching. Ruby Cloyed entered Monroe County Hospital early Thursday ill but improving. Clarence Sheldon went to St Joseph Hospital Centerville Sunday evening for treatment. Monday afternoon callers on Mrs Inez Campbell were Hilde and Marchelie Walter and Mrs Bill A and Jason of Glendale.
The Moravia Adult Farmer class will hold its weekly meeting Monday night February 23 at 8 00 p m in the go ag room at Moravia high school On the program Joe Baughman App Co Work Unit Conservationist presents Pollution of Feed and Run-off slides focusing on feeding floors and structures in southern Iowa Rus Swateon Apanoose County Extension Director presents Foliar Fertilizer Application also Pesticide Safety Preview Attendees are invited to bring a friend Refreshments follow the meeting.
Moravia earns top honors with Peggy McBride first team guard Kandi Kaster and Teresa Cortesio on second team Others include Candy Marlin Sheri Kaster in honorable mentions Boys squads feature Stuart McDanel second team and numerous players across Moravia Lamoni Wayne Seymour CD and MT with Tim Mathes Greg Jones and Greg Knudson highlighted among first team selections
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt and Mr and Mrs Ernest West returned from a 4200 mile tour through southwestern states visiting Carlsbad Caverns El Paso Juarez Phoenix Disneyland Las Vegas Boulder Dam and the Grand Canyon The trip included sightseeing in slum and wealthy areas factory visits and time with friends in Apache Junction and Parkersburg Iowa Weather was warm dry and windy with the only snow seen in Kansas City on the return to Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kester Tina and Bobby attended a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Monte Albens and Andy Stor in Powersville Missouri Delmar Espy and Alice Kaster were among the guests at the gathering.
Thursday in service education program. school dismissed 2 30 p m. Adult education 7 30 p m. Saturday February 21 carnival Monday February 23 SCA meeting 7 30 p m. Adult farmers 7 30 Wednesday February 25 Boys Sect at Moulton 7 00 p m Thursday February 26 Boys Sect at Moulton 7 30 p m. Adult education 7 30 Friday February 27 H S Assembly 8 50 a m. Saturday February 28 District Speech Contest at Knoxville Monday March 1 Athletic Promoters 7 30 p m. Adult Farmers 7 30 p m.
Gail Robinson daughter of Ed and Mrs Robinson and Richard Mosley son of Andrew Mosley both from San Francisco California wed in Glenview Illinois on February seven at the bride’s home. About seventy five guests attended the ceremony officiated by the Chicago rabbi. Best man John a Des Moines friend and TI from Chicago served as matron of honor. The couple both work in San Francisco with Gail holding a business degree from Iowa University and Richard an apprentice cabinet maker.
The Moravia Future Farmers of America chapter will participate in the sub district FFA contest at Wayne Community School Corydon on February 19. Members include Creed Eugene Fry as contestant with Randy McDonough as alternate in public speaking Craig Vance and Gary Coltrain alternates in extemporaneous speaking Mike Flatt and Gary Coltrain alternates in welding and manual quiz Eugene Fry Randy Phillips Doug Ballanger alternates David Bruce. Chapter officers preside Dennis Easter president Larry Clark vice president Bryan Cox secretary Doug Ballanger treasurer Randy Phillips sentinel DeWayne Ellison reporter advisor Randy McDonough alternate David Bruce. Parliamentary procedure team Craig Vance Patty Fenton Peggy Pettibone Randy Whitehead Harold Rowley Tim Seals alternate Mike Brown.
Homemakers Club met with Ruth McNair Sunday evening. In absence of president, Dollie opened the meeting by reading a poem. Members answered toll call and council notes. Josephine reported on Farm Bureau family night in January. Next meeting is March 21 at Emil Long’s home with sandwiches.
Lute Hiatt turns 90 on February 25. An open house was planned but health issues limit the celebration to a family dinner. Well wishers may send cards to Carroll Breese Rt 4 Abia Iowa 52531.
A church calendar announces revival services led by evangelist H E Darnell and music by Layton and Delores Malone from Feb 19 to Feb 26. It lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m and worship at 11 00 a m on Feb 22 plus prayer meetings fellowship and choir practices. Transport phone 724 3649.
Teonium United Methodist Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead invite guests to Romans study in three messages focusing on Romans 8 28 and victory over sin. Sunday School 10 30 am Adult Bible Class 7 pm Youth 7 pm Children 7 pm Evening services last Sunday 200 am church event Thursday Feb 26 1 30 pm US MLW group.
Moravia United Methodist Parish pastors Beth Hoover and Kerry Boblenz announce Sunday services at Grace and Salem at 9:45 and 11:00 am with joint worship at Salem and an 7:30 pm evening service. Bible study and parish council meet Feb 25 at Salem.
Mr and Mrs James L McDonald hosted a Valentine birthday dinner at Beowulfs in Bloomfield on Saturday evening February 14. Attendees included Truman Tarbell Bill McDonald Ed McDonald John McDonald Judy Mike Doyle McDonald and James L McDonald. The celebration honored the birthdays of Truman and Bill with a decorated cake served afterward.
The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society met in the church basement on Tuesday afternoon February 10. The session opened with song What A Friend and devotionals reading John chapter 12 verse 32. Isat Sulser led prayer after a Bible study on parables and prayers. Members Isat Sulser Mabel Moore Elina Davison attended. The meeting closed with Psalm 19 verse 14 and bandaging for the White Cross quota.
Mohawkettes open sectional with 58 45 win over Cardinal Eldon led by Kandi Easter 34 points and 7 rebounds. Theresa Cortesio 14 rebounds and 5 interceptions, Peggy McBride 11 rebounds. In semifinals at Ottumwa Davis County edged MHS 80 75 with Candy Marlin 29 and Kandi Easter 28 leading MHS. Consolation at Ottumwa saw Ottumwa win by 16 as Kaster piled 40 points for the hosts. Tournament schedule lists Ottumwa Centerville games and ongoing district matchups.
Mr Laouis Wm Cortesio Sr of Centerville announces the engagement of his daughter Marjorie to Mark Hefner son of Mr and Mrs Norman Hefner of Seymour. Marjorie is a Weeeeee preses Moravia high school graduate. Hefner was a 1973 Seymour high school graduate and works at Young Radiator. A July 24 wedding is planned.
The Rathbun Lake Association met on Wednesday February 1 and elected Paul Wilson of Moravia as Appanoose county member. Other board members include Jim Stephens and Gordon Cooper of Centerville, Dave Davidson and John Rhodes of Chariton, Dr G W Marston of Seymour, Paul McKinley and Ben Grismore of Corydon, Claude Bean Elmer Severn Henry Kolling and Mike Lawrence of Albia, with Robert K Beck elected president.
John Brunow will change office hours to 1 00 to 4 00 p m Monday through Thursday starting Monday The change aims to better serve area residents by answering questions or taking comments on state government issues at the Cal 856 8822 office location
Under campaign manager Mrs Marvelle McElwain the Appanoose County Farm Bureau reached its state membership goal of 654 members on Feb 11. Forty three of this number are 1976 new members in this voluntary farm organization.
Russell and Clara Brown express gratitude for gifts visits and cards from family and friends on their golden anniversary gratitude to children grandchildren and relatives for hosting the celebration blessings to all who attended.
Deana McDonough Dagle of Des Moines Iowa publicly expresses gratitude to Moravia friends for concern and support during a recent hospitalization, noting the warmth of home connections and the many friends who remained.
Moravia and Melcher Dallas share third place in Bluegrass Conference girls basketball with nine wins and five losses. Wayne on top leads girls standings at 13 1 while Melcher Dallas tops the boys with a 13 1 mark.
The Iowa State Employment Service, renamed Job Service of Iowa, opens in Albia on Tuesday Feb 17. Manager Gerald Stocker, son of Clifford and Mrs. Stocker, will run the office in Roy Brooke Motor Co. building with hours 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Mon to Fri. A trained placement specialist will aid job seekers and employers and coordinate with Elna Papich of the South Central Iowa Community Action program. Previously Monroe county residents had to travel to Centerville or Ottumwa for services.
The SCA will hold a meeting Monday evening February 23 at 7:30 at the Elementary building. Mannie Bolt a sixth grade teacher will present a program on science at the elementary level.
The Moravia Garden Club schedules a meeting at Mrs. Gladys Harsh’s home on Wednesday Feb. 25 at 1 30 p m Roll call asks members to share methods to conserve natural resources.
The Mears Walter family expresses sincere gratitude for prayers, food, flowers, memorial gifts, and kind expressions of sympathy. Special thanks extend to Mrs. Mearl Walter, Mrs. Loren Walter, and families, plus the Simmons, Aubrey Walter, Maurice Walter, Marvin Gardner, Sylvan VanDarin, and John Wilson families.
Mohawks secure their second win of the season 71 57 as Jeff McDanel leads with 21 points and Stuart McDanel posts 18 points and 13 rebounds. The team led from start to finish, with a brief 3 point dip in the first quarter and a late Sabers push to 50 46. Junior varsity Labers win 49 28 led by Dean Johnson, next Mohawks game in sectional play versus Blakesburg at Moulton on Wednesday the 25th.
Schools dismiss at 2 30 PM on Thursday February 19 for an In Service Education Program. Dr Elizabeth Frazier reading instructor from Northeast Missouri State University presents Recent Trends in Reading to elementary teachers. Dr Loren V Grissom director of Student Teaching presents Specific Teaching Skills to junior senior high teachers. All teachers and administrators will participate.
Mr and Mrs Butch Martin of Moravia welcomed a daughter born Friday February 13 at Davis County Hospital Bloomfield. Melinda Lee weighed seven pounds fourteen ounces and will come home to her brother Willie. Grandparents are Dallas Faber Moravia and Jack Martin Unionville. Great grandparents include Ruben Faber Moravia Phila Martin Centerville and Dell Wilson Sterling. Albert Turney’s son Daniel Albert born January 28 weighing 3 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents Francis Turner Moravia and Dorothy Burke Chicago Illinois. Ronald Boyer Buffalo Illinois and Bernard Lamont LeRoy Illinois are parents of Jeffry Jason born February 15 weighing seven pounds three ounces. Grandparents Earl Boyer Moravia and Willard Farl Sterling Illinois. great grandparents Ira Boyer Albia and Willard Farl’s family.
Verna Riegel and Nancy Riegel thank Dr. Avera and the hospital staff for their care after a hospital stay, expressing appreciation for the cards, visits, flowers, and calls received.
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