Moravia Mohawkettes Edge Twin Cedars In Semi Final
Moravia girls held off Twin Cedars 66 65 in a sectional semi final thriller. Shirley Helmick poured 37 points, Claudia Miller 15, Linda Hiatt 12 as Moravia trailed at times but led late on Helmick’s basket with 30 seconds left. A final Moravia possession ended with a crane shot clang off the rim as time expired. Moravia advances to face S E Warren in the sectional finals with district berth secured. Warren beat Seymour 80 42 in Tuesday action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS Mohawkettes
Beth Steenhoek
Dixie Davis
Sara Hersey
Diane Rogers
Pat Judge
Shirley Helmick
Janet Rhee
Linda Hiatt
Claudia Miller
Patty Rogers
Kay Helmick
Linda Self
Nancy Crabtree
Lou Ellen Rowley
Joyce Hiatt
Carl Reno
Debbie VanDorin
Moravia
Twin Cedars
Claudia
Miller
Linda
Crane
Mohawkettes
S.E. Warren
Seymour
Warren
Community Center Evening Hosts Mr and Mrs Gladfelder
Lon Arnold, formerly a patient at the Veterans hospital in Des Moines, returned home Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Herb Boblenz and Mr and Mrs Roscoe Pennington joined Mr and Mrs Gary Belzer near Eddyville for Sunday dinner. The gathering celebrated Mrs Pennington's birthday anniversary from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gladfelder
Community Center
Lon Arnold
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Herb Boblenz
Roscoe Pennington
Gary Belzer
Eddyville
Pennington
Mourning for Des Moines area man Robert Coady
Mrs. Spencer’s father, Robert Coady, 69, formerly of Monroe County, died Sunday in Des Moines Methodist Hospital after sudden illness. He was born September 2, 1898 in Melrose. Survived by widow Catherine, three daughters, six sons, 20 grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral held Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Church Melrose. burial Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary recited Tuesday at Humesta Funeral Home in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spencer
Robert Coady
Des Moines
Robert M. Coady
Monroe County
Methodist Hospital
Melrose
Pat Coady
Catherine Sheedy Coady
Mary Kruzie
Solon
Eileen Spencer
Moravia
Donna Humeston
Pat
Bob
Pete
Bill
Larry
Jack
Loretta McNiff
Catherine Coughlin
Davenport
Margaret Shovelain
Tallahassee
Fla
Cheyenne
Wya
Denver
Knoxville
P. R
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Eugene Hoenig
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Humestea Funeral Home
Albia
Keith Miller Named Ames Horse Show Chairman
Keith Miller a junior in Animal Science pre-vet at Iowa State University Ames is the tickets and program chairman for the Black and Bridle horse show in Des Moines April 20 and 21. Miller, a 1965 Moravia High School graduate, is son of Versal and (Mrs) Miller of Udell Iowa. The show, one of Iowa’s largest, is sponsored by ISU Animal Science and features over a thousand horses from seven to thirteen states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Miller
Iowa State University
Ames
Des Moines
Keith
Moravia
Bridie
Dr Avera Named Boosters President Moravia Meeting
Dr Kay Avera was elected president of the Moravia Booster during the February meeting. Paul Wilson was elected vice president, Larry Brooks re elected secretary, and Alberta Benz re elected treasurer. The group discussed several community projects but took no definite action pending completion of the membership list before the March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avera
Boosters
Kay Avera
Moravia
Paul Wilson
Larry Brooks
Alperta Benz
Anad
Eastern Stars Hold School of Instruction at Moravia
The Moravia Eastern Stars led by Mrs. Genevieve Morgan hosted their annual school of instruction at the Masonic Hall on Monday afternoon with Mrs. Eva Winger from Ottumwa giving instruction. A Doon luncheon preceded a 7:30 p.m. inspection meeting and initiation of two courtesy candidates. Guests came from Ottumwa Eddyville Centerville Mystic Unionville Moulton and Albia with a 26 guest dinner at the Methodist church and a social hour featuring cake mints nuts coffee and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Stars
Genevieve Morgan
Masonic Hall
Eva Winger
Ottumwa
Morgan
Selah Inns
Centerville
Amy Wilson
Myrtle Harrington
Unionville
Fern Wright
Moulton
James Wilson
Mary McAlister
Duane Sulser
Mystic
Methodist Church
Pauw Dicks
Blanche Kincade
Eddyville
Bill French
Paul Wilson
Bert Turner
Special Music Concert at Nazarene Church
A special musical concert will be held at the Nazarene church Saturday evening at 7 30 No preaching services and everyone is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Family Supper Honors Guss Luses Anniversary
On Thursday evening February 15 Mr and Mrs T J Luse and Mr and Mrs G E Luse and Julie shared a supper with Mr and Mrs Guss Luse as they marked their 57th wedding anniversary. Jerold Luse and family could not attend due to Brian's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Luse
G. E. Luse
Julie
Guss Luse
Jerold Luse
Brian
Church and Sunday School Schedules and Revivals
First Christian Church superintendent announces 9 40 a m Sunday School and Communion. Aid meets with Mrs Birdie Main Wednesday afternoon. Moravia Methodist Circuit Pastor Rev T D Hersey preaches For All People. Salem EUB holds Day of Prayer Friday March 1 at 2 p m. Salem EUB Pastor L B Deedrick and Carl Tisue oversee 10 a m Sunday School and 11 a m worship, with 7 30 p m evening service and Bible study Wednesday. We join Nazarene revival closing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Lois Fowler
Aid
Birdie Main
Moravia
GRACE
Richard Tubaugh
Salem E.U.B
Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church
L. B. Deedrick
Carl Tisue
Church of the Nazarene
Seconium Methodist Church Worship and Revival Notice
Edward McCord announces worship at Seconium Methodist Church on September 9 with a 9:30 a.m. service and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. A 7:30 p.m. revival will be held at Morayia Church of the Nazarene. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seconium Methodist Church
L. B. Deedrick
Edward McCord
Morayia Church
Mrs Gabe Johnson Moves to McCord Manor Albia
Mrs Gabel Johnson has been transferred from the Golden Age home in Centerville to McCord Manor in Albia. She had been a patient there for 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabel Johnson
Centerville
McCord
Albia
Mrs. Elsie King Moves to McCord Manor
Mrs. Elsie King, who suffered a fractured hip as a patient at Ottumwa hospital, has been moved to McCord Manor in Albis for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie King
Ottumwa Hospital
McCord Manor
Albis
LeRoy Wilson Returns Home from Albia Hospital
LeRoy Wilson, formerly of the northeast part of town, has been discharged from Monroe County hospital in Albia and returned to his home to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Wilson
Monroe County
Albia
Mrs Jim Knapp Visits Husband in Hawaii
Mrs Jim Knapp left Des Moines by plane for Honolulu Hawaii where she will meet her husband stationed in Qui Nhon Vietnam for nine months They will spend a week in Honolulu before Jim returns to Qui Nhon for three more months Families of Cary McCoy Loren Walter and the Callen group joined at the airport and later visited the Dayton home in Perry The article notes the trip timing and social departures surrounding the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bnapp
Des Moines
Honolulu
Hawaii
Qui Nhon
Vietnam
Jim
Qui Nhow
Knapp
Dale. Callen
Cary McCoy
Nes
Loren Walter
Dale
Walter
Callen
McCoy
S. W. Dayton
Perry
Center Activities At Neighborhood Center
Neighborhood Center hosts sewing and women's crafts sessions with an active clothing exchange rack. Adult education programs are being set up and announced at the center for community members to join.
Burton resigns as Moravia town clerk after decade in post
Moravia town clerk Harold Burton told the council at the regular February meeting he is resigning. He will continue clerk duties for a month or two until a successor is secured. Burton has held the post for a little over 10 years with pay of 75 dollars per month for duties including water bill collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Harold Burton
Burton
Main Property Sold in Moravia to McCrorys
Mrs. U. C. Main sold her Moravia home to Mr. and Mrs. Gene McCrory and family. The McCrorys will take possession mid March. Mrs. Main will move to her daughter Mary Rose Main’s Texas home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C. Main
Moravia
Gene McCrory
McCrorys
Local FFA Observes Week and Banquet in Moravia
Moravia high school vocational agriculture students join National FFA Week activities under theme Challenging Youth in Agriculture. Moravia FFA plans a Friday banquet Feb 23 with tickets sold by members. The chapter lists 37 members and officers led by President Ron Self. The article notes National FFA facts and George Washington’s farm roots. Also mentions a dog show in Ottumwa where Bulmastiff dogs are shown, with a pup from Harvey Hayes placing first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Future Farmers of America
Dayton
FFA
U. S
Moravia
Ron Self
Steve Gulser
Donnie Fetters
Chuck Moore
Bruce Bardwell
Ronald Sheldon
Larry G. Dayton
National Ffa
States
Puerto Rico
Iowa
George Washington
Washington
Thank You Note From Rachel Jorden to Community
Acknowledges cards letters and visits from the Home Builders Sunday School class. Special thanks extend to Rev Deedrich De Avera and Dr Carlson for their support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Deedrich
iDe. Avera
Dr. Carlson
Rachel Jorden
Thank You Note From Monroe County Hospital Patient
LeRoy Wilson and Elizabeth Burian express gratitude for cards visits and gifts received during their hospital stays in Albia. They thank Dr Cunningham and the nurses for care and kindness and extend special appreciation to Delmar Hiner for chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County Hospital
Dr. Cunningham
Delmar Hiner
Albia Elizabarh Burian
Moravia Properties Change Hands
Mr and Mrs Larry Pfannebecker purchased the Mrs Curtis Burton estate property the first house north of the Milwaukee railroad crossing in Moravia. They plan to move later this week from the former Martha Coulson house owned by R R Pennington south of Moravia. Mrs Mae Harper moved last week to the former W W Murdy house at the Moravia square southwest corner, which she has purchased. Workmen have modernized and completed improvement work to the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Pfannebecker
Curtis Burton
Moravia
Martha Coulson
R. R. Pennington
Mae Harper
W. W. Murdy
Moravia Square
Family Gathering Honors Ted McDonough in Des Moines
A Leo Dagle home gathering in Des Moines honored Ted McDonough who is bound for duty in Vietnam. The event also celebrated his sister Ann's birthday on February 20 and his grandmother Garnet Brain's birthday on February 22, with extended McDonough family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Dagle
Des Moines
Ted McDonough
Vietnam
Ann
Garnet Brain
Ralph N. McDonough
Ft. Dodge
Max McDonough
Joyce
Richard Raymie
Steve
Susan
David
Jack McDonough
Ted
Bruce
Eileen
Jay
Chris
Randy
Monroe County Social Notes But Mostly Name Visits
Mrs Harold Burton returned home from Monroe County hospital Albia after ten days of treatment. Mrs Carson Jordan came home Sunday after a lengthy illness in Albia hospital. Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt of Newton visited aunt Hattie McCloud and relatives. Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Earl Boyer. Gomer Stocker and Cecil Matherly called on Mrs Gabe Johnson and Mrs Elsie King at McCord Manor Albia. Visitors to Lizzie Van Dorin and others at Jones Guest home included Richard Butler Virginia Broshar and Ceci Matherly. Richard Butler and Mike with Mr and Mrs Arthur Van Dorin and Mr and Mrs Roy Matherly visited Wayne Lyberger family at Glenwood Mo. Richard Veach and daughter Jo Ellen of Ottumwa spent weekend with Mr and Mrs John Veach. A birthday dinner for Richard and Mary K was held at the Veach home. Mrs Marion Main and Sallie visited with Mrs Helma Tisue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Burton
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Moravia
Carson Jordan
Forrest Hiatt
Newton
Hattie McCloud
Ira Boyer
Earl Boyer
Gomer Stocker
Cecil Matherly
Gabe Johnson
Elsie King
McCord Manor
Lizzie van Dorin
Jones Guest Home
Richard Butler
Virginia Broshar
Ceci Matherly
Mike
Arthur van Dorin
Roy Matherly
Wayne Lyberger
Glenwood
Richard Veach
Joellen
Ottumwa
John Veach
Richard
Mary K
Veach
Marion Main
Sallie
Helma Tisue
Moravia Board Adopts $6000 Base Pay For Teachers
The Moravia school board approved a salary schedule increasing base pay to $6000 for BA degree teachers for the next term, up $500 from last year. A special meeting is set for Monday to finalize contracts, with contracts to be issued to faculty soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of the
Moravia
Buell Taylor Injured in Tree Accident
Buell Taylor, formerly of east Mo Ravia, was injured Monday afternoon when a tree fell on him as he worked alone. His left leg wasPinned under the log, he reached a power saw and freed himself. He was taken to Monroe County hospital for X rays. several ankle bones were broken and he has multiple bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell Taylor
Moravia
Monroe County Hospital
Bobby Self Breaks Arm at School Gym
Bobby Self, a Moravia freshman, fractured his right index finger and upper right arm in a Tuesday noon fall while playing basketball in the school gym. He is the son of Mrs. Don Self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Self
Don Self
Moravian
Heart Fund Drive set for February in Moravia
February is Heart Month with Mrs. Garnet Brain as Moravia Heart Fund drive chair. A list of volunteers includes Mrs. Marshall Ferry Clara Irelan Barbara Robinson Gertrude Johnson Fern Hudgens Ellen Paxston LaVera Robinson and Lula Hiatt who will call during the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Brain
Social Calls Across Town Highlight Weekend Visits
Jerry Main of Elsworth visited Marion Main at the house. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hindman and Mrs. Betty Turner of Albia called at the Faber home. R. S. Faber hosted Sunday evening visitors at the Jack Lewis home in Knoxville. Maggie Faber visited Wednesday with Genevie ihaling and Bessie Donovan. The Tharp family left California Wednesday to settle in Hawaii. Wendell Murdy and James, Ben Jones, Elaine Moore, and Donald Jones gathered at Van Meter on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Main
Elsworth
Marion Main
Russell Hindman
Betty Turner
Albia
Faber
R. S. Faber
Jack Lewis
Knoxville
Maggie Faber
Genevie Ihaling
Bessie Donovan
Francis Tharp
Baby
A. O. Main
California
Hawaii
Wendell Murdy
James
Ben Jones
Elaine Moore
Donald Jones
van Meter
Wilsons to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary at Moravia Church
R C Wilson of Centerville and his wife Will observe their Golden Wedding this Sunday February 25 with open house from 2 to 4 pm at Moravia Methodist church They were married February 24 1918 at Moravia They have three children Trenton Jay and Mardeena plus six grandchildren The couple are Moravia Methodist parishioners with Eaton Star and Mason Dick having served on the county board Two siblings remain of both families Friends and relatives invited to attend the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tars
R. C. Wilson
Centerville
Moravia Methodist Church
Moravia
Flossie
B. E. Turner
E. F. Wilson
Trenton
Jay
Mardeena White
Wilson
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MHS
Ames Horse Show
Albert Weir
Charlie Bettis
Mohawks
Moravia Mohawks
Blakesburg
Guss Luses
T. D. Hersey
Fairview
Wesley Chapel
Ken Daniels
Learoy Wilson
Albia Hospital
Jim Knapp
Hawai
America
Ray Avera
Orby Jones
Harvey Hayes
Elags
R. C. Wilsons
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