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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1975

Page

4

Moravia Girls Win Sectional Final Over Twin Cedars

Moravia Mohawkettes advance to district play after a 70-56 sectional final victory at Centerville over Twin Cedars. Molly VanBenthuysen led with 40 points, supported by Kandi Kaster who went 6 of 6 from the line and 22 total points, as Moravia overcame 18 turnovers and a tense stretch in the second and third quarters. The win follows a 84-67 sectional triumph over Albia, setting up a district semifinal at Chariton Saturday night.

Moravia Twin Cedars Centerville Center Circle Molly VanBenthuysen Wkettes Kandi Kaster Sheri Kaster Molly Sheri Mohawkettes Albia Girls Candy Marlin Lisa Clark Rebecca Horn Peggy McBride Sheri Wilson Mary Bruce Jill McCane Paula Hopkins Chariton Albia Lamoni Moravia Girls Pleasantville

Mohawks Fall At Twin Cedars In Friday Setback

Mohawks lose 63-42 as Twin Cedars overpowers with a second half push. Coach Mike Carney criticized execution and turnovers, urging 100 percent effort for sectional play while noting JV fell 61-34. Jeff L McDanell and Lynn Paris led with 11 points each for Moravia.

Mohawks Twin Cedars Mike Carney Moravia Boys Twin Cedar Boys Carney Russell Moulton Jeff L. McDanell Lynn Paris Ron Woodward Stuart McDanel Jess Uhlenhake

William Hagerman 82 of Albia dies. funeral Thursday

William Hagerman 82, of 204 Washington Ave West Albia died on arrival Monday at Monroe County Hospital. Born August 22, 1892 in Seward County Nebraska he farmed there before 1941 moving to a farm between Moravia and Albia and to Albia in 1972. Survived by wife Freda, two sons Atlin and Rex both of Albia, daughter Ardyce Brown of Sioux Falls, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, sister Pearl Comstock and brother Lawrence of Lincoln Nebraska. Service Thursday at 2 pm at First Christian Church with Rev Laverne Leigh and Donald Plum. Burial Oak View Cemetery. Body at Downs Theulen Funeral Home.

William Hagerman Washington Ave West Albia Monroe County Hospital Seward County Nebr Charles and Euphrasia Bennett Hagerman Nebraska Moravia First Christian Church Freda Peterson Atlin Rex Ardyce Brown Sioux Falls Lawrence Pearl Comstock Lincoln Laverne Leigh Donald Plum Oak View Downs-Theulen Funeral Home

Last Rites Today For William Riley Elder 87

William Riley Elder 87 a Unionville Indiana resident died in Monroe County Hospital Albia on Saturday Feb 15 1975 after three weeks hospitalization Born June 23 1887 in Davis County Iowa he was the son of William Alexander and Minnie Brown Elder He married Lilly Gertrude Lippert January 1 1913 in Unionville and she died October 29 1974 He worked for the railroad for many years Surviving are daughter Esther King Unionville a granddaughter Betty Charity Moravia a grandson Richard Elder Bloomfield two great granddaughters one brother Willis Elder Decker Montana two sisters Irene Roberts Blakesburg and Clara Chatterton Ottumwa He is predeceased by a son Ralph an infant sister two sisters Lula Hoff man and Belle Philips and one brother Ray Elder Funeral services were 1:30 p m Monday at the Baptist Church Unionville officiated by Rev Larry Russell Miller Wehrle Funeral Home Centerville handled arrangements Burial in Unionville Cemetery Mabel Coulson released from Monroe County Hospital after five days and a week at the Leslie Cook home Mou ton

William Hagerman W. Riley Elder William Riley Elder Unionville Monroe County Albia Davis County William Alexander Minnie Brown Elder Lilly Gertrude Lippert Elder Ralph Lula Hoffman Belle Philips Ray Elder Spencer Esther) King Betty Charity Moravia Richard Elder Bloomfield Willis Elder Decker Mont O. R Irene) Roberts Blakesburg Cyrus Clara) Chatterton Ottumwa Baptist Church Larry Russell Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home Centerville Unionville Cemetery

Local team routs opponents with balanced scorers

The game featured Bryan Harrington with 12 points while Alan Paris and Chris Mc Donough added 6 apiece. Mike Brown Ed Massman and Harold Rowley contributed 4 points each, with Gary Rowley and Alan Tisue scoring 2 points apiece as part of the 61-34 win.

Bryan Harrington Alan Paris Chris McDonough Mike Brown Ed Massman Harold Rowley Gary Rowley Alan Tisue

Moravia FFA Week Plans And Chapter Roster

Moravia FFA Week plans focus on a parent and son banquet set for Friday night March 7. The Moravia chapter lists 30 members with Rick Boyer as president and Harold Rowley as vice president.

Moravia Rick Boyer Harold Rowley Bob Mitchell Tim Seals Rodney Wulff Mark French Sentinel David Carter Jerald Ballanger Roger Ewing Randy Cole Stuart McDanel Carl Moravia Ffa

MoraviaUnion paving contract planned before June 1

Moravia Union and county officials intend to let a pavement contract by June 1 for the road from Unionville east to the Davis county line toward Drakesville. State funds totaling 106000 will be used, with early letting for the Unionville road to meet the deadline. A Milwaukee railroad crossing must be rebuilt first, delaying grading and paving through Moravia into early 1976.

County Board of Supervisors Kermit Strickler Moravia Union Unionville Davis County Drakesville Strickler Union Moravia Board of Supervisors

John Brunow to Visit Moravia Friday

John Brunow will be at the Moravia community building from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday to hear local views on state legislative proposals including land use policy and a revision of the criminal code with capital punishment.

John Brunow Moravia

Sew and So Club Meeting with Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson hosted the Sew and So Club on February 12 with Ben French Doris Wilson Marilyn McDanel Margaret VanZante Pearl Woodward Lois Mason and guests Vicki Tisue and Lois Wilson. Minutes from January were read planning for a March 6 machinery sale with serving duties. Marilyn McDanel Bea French to meet Margaret to finalize plans. Bea French reported Mexico trip and Lois Wilson summarized France and England trip. Doris Wilson won the Mystery box and a quiz series was won by Doris Wilson Marilyn McDane and Vicki Tisue.

Ruth Wilson Sew and So Ben French Doris Wilson Marilyn McDanel Margaret VanZante Pearl Woodward Lois Mason Vicki Tisue Lois Wilson Marilyn McDane Bea French Margaret Mexico France England Iowa Lincoln

Thanking Dr Avera and Monroe County Hospital staff

Mabel Coulson expresses gratitude for the care from Dr Avera and the Monroe County Hospital nurses, and thanks neighbors for the cards and letters, saying all was greatly appreciated.

Avera Monroe County Hospital

Card of Thanks for 50th Anniversary Acknowledgments

The Rogers express gratitude to relatives and friends for gifts flowers and cards on their fiftieth wedding anniversary They thank their children and grandchildren and wish blessings on all who shared in the celebration by the couple Mr and Mrs Bob Rogers

Bob Rogers

Legislators Speak at Moravia Adult Farmers Class

The Moravia Adult Farmers class hosts Senator Richard Ramsey and Representative John Brunon Monday at 7 30 p m in the high school library. They discuss land use policy legislation and proposals on corporation farming. All interested are invited.

Moravia Richard Ramsey John Brunon

Rebecca Horn Named State of Iowa Scholar

Rebecca Sue Horn, daughter of Mr and Mrs LaVerne Horn, was chosen as one of 2061 State of Iowa Scholars from 5222 applicants. Selection based on class rank and ACT scores. Certificates of Achievement are awarded. top scholars may receive monetary awards renewable for the sophomore year if need and progress continue. Awards announced April 15 subject to legislative appropriations.

Rebecca Sue Horn LaVerne Horn State of Iowa Rebecca Iowa

Anna Rogers Dies at Council Bluffs Moravian former resident

Word was received of the death of Mrs. Anna Rogers a former Moravian who died Tuesday Feb 17 at Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs She had been a patient there three weeks Funeral services were set for Thursday Feb 20 in Avoca with graveside rites at Oakland Cemetery in Moulton Ta at 3 00 p m

Anna Rogers Mercy Hospital Council Bluffs Avoca Oakland Cemetery Moulton

School Calendar Shows Week of Feb 19 Activities

The schedule lists wrestling supper at 6 30 p m and board meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday February 19. It covers Feb 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 with events including Girls District at Chariton District Speech Contest at Fairfield and Girls Regional at Ottumwa Daylight Saving Time begins March 1 includes additional adult education stocks and bonds sessions.

Chariton Moulton Fairfield Ottumwa

Teachers as Guests Boost Moravia Booster Club Meeting

About 15 teachers attended the Moravia Booster Club gathering at the community building on Thursday night. Superintendent William Nielsen outlined the school’s community role, staffing across elementary to high school, and looming tax increases to fund a new TENCO agency program with more specialists and learning disabilities services.

Moravia William Nielsen Area Education Agency County Board of Education Nielsen TENCO County Boards of Education Sheldon Dave Harris Ray Fenton Elmer Gidel Booster Club Raul Mihalovich Paul Wilson

S.C.A. Meeting Set For Feb 24 at Elementary Building

The S.C.A. will hold a Monday evening gathering on February 24 at 7 30 at the elementary building. The program will feature performances by the Elementary PE and Band.

Moravia Garden Club Meets February Twenty sixth

Moravia Garden Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday February 26 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Kenneth Condra.

Garden Club Moravia Garden Club Kenneth Condra

Births of Filisha Dawn to Mr and Mrs French in Moravia

Births announced for Filisha Dawn, four pounds eleven and a half ounces, born Sunday afternoon February 26 at Monroe County Hospital in Albis to Birthwir and Mrs Michuel French of Moravia. Grandparents are William French and Gerald Covington. great grandparents Carl Burkland Eastman French Loyd Southero.

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MHS Ratner Bob Schneidar Carol Johnson Teresa Cortesio Jill McDanel Becky Kaster Lori Clark Sheila DuVall A Wee Shelia DuVall Mabel Coulson Leslie Cook Mouton National F.F.A Moravia School FFA FRA Fite Moravia Fra Tartu Sew
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