Moravia FFA Week Celebrations Highlight Chapter Activities
Moravia FFA members observe National FFA Week Feb 16 22. The chapter, with 48 members including 13 Greenhands and 30 Chapter Farmers, reports various service projects such as Christmas card bale, shed dipping and building equipment. Officers are President G.B. Suse, Vice President Jim Howley, Secretary Sherian Kalley, Treasurer Richard Doud, Reporter David Shelquist, Sentinel Richard Perry. Members attended a National FFA Convention trip in Kansas City and a field day at Atlantic Iowa, plus a fall tractor rodeo and district talent contest. A full page ad ran in the Moravia Union to publicize FFA Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Puerto Rico
Moravia
Farmers of America
G.e. Lise
Gbs Suse
Jim Howley
Sherian ‘Kalléy
Richard Doud
David. Shelquist
Richard Perry
Hag
Cal Lumber Yard
FFA Bevshaves
Walt’ Grove
Fedd' Manufacturing Co
Albla
St. Louis
Puring Research Farm, the’ St. Louis
Chevrolet
Jerold Lase
Taboothan
Ontein
Angus Ale ‘Wilson
Deg Moines
Walnut Grove
Atlantic
Iowa
Kansas City
Star Farmer
América
Dee
Kitty
Donte Tomlin
Madelyn Sinclair
Peduy Rogete
Hien
Doud
HFA
Albia
Willeh
FFA Week
Moravia Union
Welding school for adult farmers postponed pending decision
The adult farmers welding school will be delayed again for a week while awaiting government facilities. Mr Dayton favors delaying to use better facilities rather than proceed with limited welders. If facilities become available by next Thursday, an announcement will follow in Union.
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Dayton
Valentine Club Members Tie Low in 100 Bid Prize
ET¢ CLUB MEMBERS: Hi VALENTINE vary 2 ThURS. ET¢ CLUB MEMBERS: Hi VALENTINE vary 2 THURS. ny Vlotérice Carson Miller Gehevie Morgan and Ighn Johnson low scores as Elen Paxston contends for the 100 bid prize.
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Hi Valentine - Vary
Vlotérice Carson
Miller
Egre
Gehevie Morgan
Faye Platt Returns to Moravia Home
Faye Platt, longtime resident of Centerville, returns to her home in Moravia after staying at the Golden Age Manor for nearly a year. She was an overnight guest with Mr and Mrs Lee.
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Faye Platt
Moravia
Centerville
Lige McDanel Improves After Hip Injury Report
Doyle McDaniel relayed word from Liege McDanel that doctors repaired his hip and he is progressing well. He will use a walker three times daily for a week or ten days, with plans to move from the nursing home to his daughter Mrs. Bill Monroe's home in Phoenix, Arizona, if improvement continues. Lige greets friends in Moravia.
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Doyle McDaniel
Liege McDanel
Bill Monroe
Phoenix
Arizona
Lige
Moravia
Louis Schaffner Injured Tearing Down Building
Word reached here that Louis Schaffner is a patient at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon. He received injuries to his back and hip while tearing down a building on Wednesday and was admitted to the hospital on Saturday. Lola Schaffner of Seymour is mentioned in the report.
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Lola Schaffner
Seymour
Wayne County Hospital
Corydon
Layette Shower Honors Rhonda Sue Glosser in Blakesburg
A layette shower honored Rhonda Sue Glosser, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Glosser of Blakesburg. The event at Jo DuVall's home featured games, display of gifts for the baby, and refreshments served with help from Mrs Warren DuVall and Carol Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Sue
Dooley Assigned to South Atlantic Ship
Lester Dooley, who visited with family and friends, left Saturday February 15 for Little Creek Virginia to begin amphibious training after receiving his commission as Ensign in the U S Navy. Following two weeks of Virginia training, he will join the USS Redhilt County LST 583 for duties in the South Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Dooley
Little Creek
Virginia
U.S. Navy
Infant Gary Fisher Dies After Pneumonia and Heart Attack
Gary Joe Fisher, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Fisher of Blakesburg, died at Monroe County Hospital after pneumonia and a heart attack. Born November 1, 1931, he is survived by his parents, a brother Sam at home, and grandparents John Fisher of Blakesburg, Mrs Harold Mahanke, and Mrs Reed of Cedar Rapids. Funeral held Monday February 17 in Blakesburg with burial there.
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Gary Joe Fisher
Miles West
Blakesburg
Friang
Carl’ Fisher
Monroe County Hospital
Sam
John Fisher
Harold Mahanke
Reed, Freeman
Cedar Rapids
John Bloomer
Venice
Florida
George
Centergile
Lizzie VanDorin
Roy Motherlyne
Bloomer
Duff
Beryl
Dawn
W. V. VanDorin
Albia
Helma Tisue
Lee Hiatt
American Legion
Larry
Omy
Centerville
Wednesder
Grant Tadlock
Oskaloosa
Lee Tadlock
Mahaska County Hospital
Lois Strunk and Ronnie Van Zante Wed in Moravia
Lois Strunk and Ronald Van Zante married in a double ring ceremony Sunday afternoon February 16, 2004 at Moravia Grace Methodist Church. Rev Elton D Coleman officiated. attendees from Ottumwa Centerville Davenport and more. Bride wore a gilt organza gown with lace, pearls. groom’s family and attendants listed. reception, cake and gifts noted. couple to reside in Davenport Iowa.
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Lois Strunk
Ronnie van Zante
Moravia
Grace ‘Methodist
Wiss
Mre
Lazelle
Strunk Astonine
Ronald.Van Zante
Carl van ‘Zante
Methodist Church In
Elton D. Coleman
Betty
Devenport
Amaid Hey
Copenhagen
Janicy Porter
Centerville
Paul Mohlovich
Evan Richard Te
Wilber Strunk
Donnie Strunk
Mark VanZapte
Charles. VangZante
Rhondy Porter
Paul Brees
Geraldine Wilson
Organ
Ogden Arrives at Davis County Home For Three Week Stay
Rey. t. a. Ogden was brought to his home in Davis county on a Saturday to rest at Hloortifield where he is a patient for three weeks. Local officials report his recovery efforts and expected discharge date in the coming weeks.
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Rey. T. A. Ogden
Davis County
Hloortifield
Sunday School Schedule and Classes Listing
Sunday School Superintendent cat Jinants announces class divisions for a Sunday schedule. Morning sessions begin at 9 a.m. with the Twenty-First Century class in charge for Bible study and prayer, followed by evening services at 7:30 p.m. and midweek Bible study on Wednesday.
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Cat Jinants
Florence
Géaior Y
Christ the Great Physician Sunday School plan
The Christian Church announces Sunday School sessions at 9:30 with Superintendent Mrs. Birdie Main and Minister Lovie Schatiner. Geinioen and Bex organize a special lesson, and midweek meetings are set at Birdie Main home with CWF gathering at Maude Coltrain residence.
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Lovie” Schatiner
Birdie Main
Reeerat Geinioen
Bex
Christ the Great
Aid
C.W.F
Maude Coltrain
Grace Methodist Church schedule and events listed
A church calendar for Grace Methodist Church under Rev Elton Goleman lists worship at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm sessions, Sunday school at 11:00 am, and various committees and activities. Activities include Vennard Team worship, WOMAN'S SOCIETY, MORAVIA Superintendent, and senior MYF events, with services and programs across multiple locations such as Gigardh School, Golden Age Manor, and County Farm. Lenten devotions are broadcast daily at 11:50 am on KCOG 1400 Centerville, except Sundays.
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Grace Methodist Church
Elton
Goleman
Vennard
Gigardh School
Moravia
Richard Tubaugh
Golden Age Manor
County Farm
KCOG
Centerville
Church event schedule with revival dates noted
The Church of the Nazarene presents Rev. H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Weedward as Sunday School Superintendent. Activities include 10:00 am Sunday school and 11:00 am morning worship. Evening events feature Youth with the Truth at 7:00 pm and Singspiration at 7:45 pm. Wednesday 7:30 pm Hour of Prayer, 8:30 pm choir practice. revival time March 18 to 29 with chalk hymns and Gospel Pete songs.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Weedward
Gospel Pete
Women's Society of World meets at E B Church
The Women's Society of World met Friday evening at the E B church for the February gathering. Mrs. E. G. Hawk presided, with Mrs. Zell Callen delivering devotions and Mrs. T. E. Campbell leading the lesson on What Is The Church. Soloist was Emery Kehrberg. helpers included Cement Main, Carl Tisue, Ivan Shelquist, and Kehrberg. A Q and A period followed. reports from secretaries were read, with Mrs. Grant Tadlock as hostess.
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Women's Society of World
E. G. Hawk
Zell Callen
T. E. Campbell
Emery Kehrberg
Cement Main
Carl Tisue
Ivan Shelquist
Kehrberg
In Memoriam for Aliie Baya Remembered by Family
A memorial note marks one year since Aliie Baya died February 20. Family members Goldie Sylvia Opal and Lola express ongoing love and remembrance with the belief that death cannot sever ties. The message honors memory and enduring affection from the children and relatives.
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Aliie Baya
Postoffice Closure for Washingtons Birthday Observed
Postmaster Don Pettibone reminds Moravia patrons the focal postoffice will be closed all day Saturday in observance of Washingtons Birthday national holiday and there will be no rural mail deliveries.
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Don Pettibone
Focal Postoffice
Washington
Layette Shower Honors Milton William Wilson
Mrs Jamies Wilson and infant son Milton William were honored at a Tuesday layette shower hosted by Mrs John Main with co host Mrs Jack Long. Guests shared baby pictures and gifts followed by angel food cake, whipped cream, strawberries, and coffee.
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Jamies Wilson
Milton William
John Main
Jack Long
Moravia Girls Win Sectional Play In Regional Tilt
Moravia Mohawkettes defeated Blakesburg 69 40 after leading from the start. Rose Blumer 22 points, Dianne Judge 10, Betty Blumer and Nancy Mosley scored for Moravia while Gayle Warner 19 and Barbara Raking 18 led Blakesburg. Next, Moravia travels Friday at 7 00 p m to face the LamdIt Leon winner in Osceola.
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Moravia
Moulton
Blakesburg
Russell
Nancy Mosley
Rose Blumer
Dianne Judge
Betty Blumer
Gayle Warner
Barbara Raking
Oscedla
Lamdit Leon
Moravia Mohawks
Morman Trail
Fat ‘Chariton
Moran WINS FIRST Sectional game at Moravia
Moravia girls opened sectional play against Moulton Udell in Moravia on February 15 in a low turnout due to weather. Moravia won 36 to 10 as Moulton relied on a stall, few shots, and many fouls. Nancy Mosley led Moravia with 13 points, Rose Blumer 10, and Dijana Judge and Betty Blumer six each. next game vs Russell slated for Tuesday vs Blakesburg.
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Moravia
Moulton-Udell
Moulton
Nancy Mosley
Rose Blumer
Dijana Judge
Betty Blumer
Sharon Judge
Russell
Blakesburg
Fred T
Mike M
Unionville Dancel Opens to Good Crowd Despite Snow
Donald E. Hull of the Unionville American Legion reports a successful opening of a weekly Legion sponsored dance at the former Unionville gym. Snowy weather did not deter attendance and a general good time was noted. Winners on opening night were Mrs Frata Purdum Unionville Dennis Underwood Moravia and Richard Long Drakesville. Music by The Rhythm Playboys and The Lazy River Boys with Orman Lemons as master of ceremonies.
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Donald E. Hull
Unionville
Group to hear probation officer speaker
On Monday February 24, Mr. Robert Warren, Appanoose County probation officer, will be our speaker. Refreshments will be served.
Moravia Man Delivers Sermon at Cincinnati Methodist Church
John Veach of Moravia gave the sermon last Sunday at the Cincinnati Methodist Church, delivering a message to parishioners and visitors about faith and community.
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John Veach
Moravia
Cincinnati Methodist
Dougherty Elected Monroe County State Representative
Tom Dougherty, a Democrat, won the Monroe County special election for state representative, defeating Sterling Martin 1085 to 980. He will fill the vacancy left by Kath ern Falvey and serve in the upcoming special session to draft a state reapportionment plan.
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Tom Dougherty
Monroe County
Dougherty
Sterling Martin
Kathern Falvey
Paula Simmons Dies at Parents Home Near Albia
Paula Elaine Simmons eight week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Simmons of near Albia was found dead in her crib February 13 from a heart ailment after an illness and choking incident. Born December 19 1963 at Iowa City she is survived by her parents two sisters Glenda and Julie and grandparents Lige Simmons and Mrs Fanchen Miller of Moravia Funeral services were held Saturday at Albia with Rev LaVern Smith of Moravia Nazarene Church officiating burial was in Moravia Cemetery.
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Paula Elaine Simmons
Arthur Simmons
Albia
Iowa City
Glenda
Julie
Lige Simmons
Fanchen Miller
Moravia
LaVern Simith
Card of Thanks for Paula Simmons
The Simmons family thanks everyone for support during their bereavement for Paula, their week old daughter. Cards and flowers are greatly appreciated from Mr and Mrs Arthur Simmons.
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Paula
Arthur Simmons
Feed-Grain Signup Underway In 1964 Program
The 1964 feed grain signup is underway in the area under a Stabilization and Save Committee. participation will be voluntary, with corn, barley, and grain sorghum eligible for price support. Major improvements include diverting up to 50 percent of base acreage with two payment rates, higher rate for 40 percent or more, and eligibility for diversion and price support payments on all production. Also covers price-support loans and payments for those who plant the three grains, regardless of use. Community notices follow with local visits and illness updates for nearby residents.
Rites Wednesday For Harry Pabst
Harry Pabst born July 15 1872 in Monroe County Iowa died February 17 1984 at Woodlawn Nursing Home Waterloo at age 91 funeral Wednesday at Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Masonic rites and burial in Moravia cemetery He married Emma Hicks in 1895 they had two children GAel Broshar and J Hicks Pabst surviving grandchildren great grandchildren and other relatives
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Harry Harvey. Pabst
Monroe County
Iowa
Woodlawn
Waterloo
John
Sarah Winsler Pabst
Emma Florence Hicks
Mre
Gael Broshar
J. Hicks Pabst
Des Moines
Moravia
Paris
Missouri
Cleo Ragan
Masonic Owtet
Gratitude for Kindness From the Harry Pabst Family
The Harry Pabst family extends deepest thanks for the many kindnesses of sympathy shown by thoughtful friends and relatives. These acts have meant much to us.
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Harry Pabst
Legion Auxiliary Meets for February Session at Koffman Home
Fifteen members gathered at the rural home of Mrs. Michael Koffman north of town for the Legion auxiliary February meeting. President Mrs. Clarence Johnson opened with prayer and the National Anthem. poppies were noted and booster club supper planned for March 12.
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Legion Auxiliary
Michael Koffman
Clarence Johnson
Glen VanDorin
Johnson
Jay 8
Oehler
Koffman
Lee Hiatt
Marvin Gardner
Hiatt
Lincoln
Washington
John Sharp
Paul Cridiebaugh
Burns family and others gather in local social rounds
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Leon Burns Zinda Paul E Promise City Paul D Burns Davenport and Mr and Mrs Russell Burns with Cindy and David Hawk visited Jim Burns Sunday. Russell Burns family joined daughter Mrs Everett Hawk in Centerville Monday. Gaylord Main visited his mother Mrs Birdie Main Sunday. Grace Methodist Church hosts youth and adult Membership Training classes weekly. Dale Derby hosted dinner in Albia honoring Walter Scott and Gary Derby with Gabe Johnson Wanda Walter Scott Sondra and Richard Perry as guests.
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Leon Burns
Zinda
Paul E
Promise City
Paul D. Burns
Davenport
Russell Burns
Cindy
David Hawk
Jim Burns
Everett Hawk
Centerville
Gaylord Main
Birdie Main
Grace Methodist Church
Dale Derby
Albia
Walter Scott
Gary Derby
Gabe Johnson
Wanda
Sondra
Richard Perry
Lillian Millemon Honored At Shower Monday
A shower honoring Miss William Millemon was held Monday at Sue Robinson's home with classmates as guests. After gifts were opened the bride elect Wayne Ocher of Des Moines was to be married Friday evening.
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Willian Millemon
Sue Robinson
Gage
Ami
Wayne Ocher
Des Moines
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Lige McDanel
Louis Schaffner
Layette, Ana Honors
Rhonda Sue Glosser
South Atlantic
Ofan
Gary, Risher
Albwa. Hospital
Ist
LaNita Carter
Judy Cox
Beverly Strunk
Zeeta Luke
Ottumwa
Elaine Harrington
Janice McDonaugh
Martha Sinclair
Jean Harrington
Joann Main
Mary Strunk
Barbara Strumk
Letha
Hopkins
Becky Tee
Albig
Lebr
Kirkevile
City Hall
Town
Moravia High School
Centervile Junior College
John Deere Plow Works
Moline
15Th St
Evangelicat United
Snel Neh Church
Rave de Ai Oailen
Wesley Chapel
Ae Daniels
Cross
Woman's Society
W. S
EU. B. Church
Memoriam
Pees Chioz
Goldie
Sylvia
Opal
Lola
Postoffice
Layette
Milton
William Wilson
MHS
MORAN
Unionville Dancel
Erty
Monroe
Paula Simmons
Parents
Ases
Lillian Millemon
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