O E S Co op Supper Honors Mary Herron
Moravia Eastern Star members hosted a six o clock cooperative supper for Mrs Mary Herron as she moves to Gamaliel Ark The event preceded the regular meeting on Tuesday evening February 13 Mrs Walda Van Benthuysen led the meeting Plans were laid for a school of instruction on March 15 A Lincoln tribute was given by Mrs Van Benthuysen with Genevieve Morgan Mary Martin Mary Herron and Marilyn Robinson assisting After the chapter closed a social hour followed with prizes won by Delores McKinley Mary Herron Doris Wilson and Genevieve Morgan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.E.S
Mary Herron
Moravia
Eastern Star
Gamaliel
Ark
Walda van Benthuysen
Marilyn Robinson
Delores McKinley
Doris Wilson
Genevieve Morgan
Local health and social notes from Monroe County
Mrs Otha Lee Martin returns to teaching Thursday after hospital stay for a blood clot. Dana Easter home from Monroe County Hospital Albia after surgery. Lula Tillmont moves to Albia Manors for medical care. Mr and Mrs Jack Lewis and Mr and Mrs Bob Faber and families shared a fish fry at the Faber home. R S Faber and Genevie Kaling visited Don Klampe home. Immunization clinic set for Monday Feb 26 1973 from 10 30 to 4 30 at courthouse third floor County Nurse's office call 856-6308 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha Lee Martin
Monroe County Hospital
Dana Easter
Albia
Lula Tillmont
Albia Manors
Jack Lewis
Bob Faber
Ruben Faber
R. S. Faber
Genevie Kaling
Chariton River Baptist Mission Society Meets
The Ladies of the Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society met at the church basement Tuesday afternoon February 13. Jean Curtis presided in Carol Martin’s absence. The group opened with Scripture readings, discussed heart central to life, and prayed led by Isal Sulser. Members present were Curtis, Sulser, Judy Martin, Elma Davison. Sulser gave “Letters to the Lowly” and the group closed with Psalm 119:14. The afternoon included cutting and rolling bandages for the white cross quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton River Baptist Mission Society
Ladies of the
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society
Jean Curtis
Carol Martin
Isal Sulser
Judy Martin
Elma Davison
Lowley
White Cross
Homemakers Club Meets at Delmont Moffitts
The Homemakers club met at Delmont Moffitts Sunday evening with Mildred presiding. Opal led roll call and minutes of the previous meeting were read. Members shared childhood experiences and played progressive pitch. Hostess served sandwiches snacks juice and coffee. Next meeting set with Mansel Tarbells March 18. Bring sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Delmont Moffitts
Mildred
Opal
Mansel Tarbells
Moravia Saddle Club Plans March Meeting and Supper
Regular Moravia Saddle club meeting set for Thursday evening March 1 at the community building with a coop supper at 6 30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Robert Foster lead entertainment. Mr and Mrs Ruben Faber were supper guests Monday evening with Genevie Kalvig and Bessie Donovan.
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Saddle Club
Moravia
Coop
Robert Foster
Ruben Faber
Genevie Kalvig
Bessie Donovan
Ray's Ramblins on NNA Study Mission highlights
Report from a Midwest newspaper recounts a State Department organized study mission to Southeast Asia and Pacific regions. It notes exposure to government and business leaders, diverse lifestyles, and the impact of international trade on home communities. A grueling travel schedule includes Guam, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and Des Moines with jet lag and fatigue.
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S.E. Asia
Moravia United Methodist Parish Weekly Schedule
Worship at Grace 9 30 a m and Salem 10 30 a m on Sunday. Church School 9 30 a m with Supt Dave Harls. Thursday Cub Scout pack meeting with pot luck at Grace. Friday Pastor attends Marriage and Family Training in Des Moines. Sunday Jr choir practice 9 30 a m and sings at 10 30 a m. 7 30 p m Singspiration with Westmar Singers of Westmar College LeMars Ia. Five girls and four boys perform Jesus Christ. Wednesday 6 30 a m Men s breakfast Bible study at Grace church 6 30 p m Jr high UMYF at Grace 7 30 p m Bible study and prayer group.
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Moravia United
Salem United Methodist
Dave Harls
Grace Church
Des Moines
Grace United Methodist Church Weekly Activities and Music Program
Grace United Methodist Church listings show a busy week with Lay Leader Ray Hudson coordinating church school at 10 30 a m on Thursday and Jr Choir rehearsal after school followed by Cub Scout with supper. Friday includes pastor involvement in Marriage and Family Training in Des Moines with worship service Sunday at 9 30 a m featuring Jr Choir, 5 pm Confirmation class, and a special Jesus in Song program by Westmar Singers from LeMars Town. Five girls and four boys perform as a musical group. Wednesday brings a 6 30 a m Men s breakfast and Bible study 6 30 p m Jr high UMYF 7 30 p m Prayer group and Bible study at Salem church 7 30 p m Rebecca Circle meeting at Mrs Esther Chelsing home with lesson by Mrs Bobi Woodin.
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Grace United Methodist
Ray Hudson
Patrick
Des Moines
Salem Church
Westmar Singers
Westmar College
LeMars
Jesus Christ
Rebecca
Esther Chelsing
Bobi Woodin
Methodist Feonia United Worship and School Notice
Rev L B Deedrick presides at 9 30 a m worship service at Feonia United Methodist Church Church School at 10 30 a m U M W meets at the church Susan Dooley speaks on her trip to Rust College next Thursday February 22 at 1 30 p m
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L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
U.M.W
Susan Dooley
Rust College
Church of Nazarene meets with scheduled services
Church of Nazarene led by Mr Umes hosts Sunday events starting 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and Bible study led by Frank Woodward. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. includes a semi annual Alabaster box opening. Evening programs include 6:45 p.m. N.Y.P.S. and 7:30 p.m. evangelistic service. Rose Mary Smith presides, Edna Horn junior fellowship director, Leila Woodward quiz leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P
Rose Mary Smith
Edna Horn
Leila Woodward
S C A Meeting Monday on Drugs at High School
The S C A will hold a meeting Monday February 26 at the high school with open house at 7 p.m. and the session starting at 3 p.m. Ottumwa Police Dept officer Hugh Mackelroy will address drugs. A white elephant sale is planned for March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.A
Hugh Mackelroy
Ottumwa Police Dept
Adult Farmers Meeting on Beef Cross Breeds
The Adult Farmers will meet in the Vo Ag room on Monday February 26 at 7 30 p m. Cross breeds of beef cattle will be the topic with Cliff Iverson area extension livestock specialist as the resource. Coffee and donuts will be served and attendance is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo. Ag. Toom
Cliff Iverson
Hitchcocks Attend National NA SSP Meeting in Dallas
Principal James S Hitchcock and Mrs Hitchcock attended the 57th National Convention of the National Association of Secondary School Principals in Dallas February 2 to 7. About 8,500 principals from the U S Hawaii Alaska Canada Ethiopia Germany South Africa Bermuda participated in sessions, clinics, and tours. The Hitchcocks joined other principals traveling by chartered planes from Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Iowa districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
National Association of Secondary School Principals
NASSP
Dallas
Texas
United States
Hawaii
Alaska
Canada
Ethiopia
Germany
South Africa
Bermuda
Dallas-Fort Worth
New
Dallas Convention Center
Des Moines
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Garden Club to Meet at Betty Schupp Home
The Moravia Garden Club will meet Wednesday afternoon February 28 at 3 30 at the home of Mrs Betty Schupp.
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Garden Club
Betty Schupp
Moravia Garden Club
Moravia Church of the Nazarene announces 1973 events
The Moravia Church of the Nazarene lists The Gospel Hour on Wednesday February 28 at 7 30 p m Prayer meetings Power Hour Thursday March 1 12 00 noon Prayer and fasting Friday March 2 1 30 p m Community wide World Day of Prayer at Salem Methodist Zone Junior and Teen Bible Quizzing at Centerville 7 00 p m Transportation line 724 3649 Key 73 a resolve to reach every soul while opposing ecumenical liberal movement that disregards church doctrine standards and practices
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Salem Methodist Church
Centerville
The
Moravia
Moravia School Open House and SCA Meeting Notice
Moravia Community Schools announce an open house at the high school from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on February 26 followed by an SCA meeting in the library at 8:00 p.m. Mackelroy of the Ottumwa Police Department will discuss the drug problem. Also notes a February 19 board meeting approving changes to lunch program costs and procedures with references to state food service guidance.
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S.C.A. i
S.C.A
SCA
Mackelroy
Ottumwa Police Department
Bridal Shower for Susan Miller Planned at Grace United
A bridal shower honoring Susan Miller, bride to be of Thomas Woodin Sr, will be at Grace United Methodist Church on Thursday March 1 at 7 30 p m. Invitations are extended to all.
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Susan Miller
Thomas Woodin
Grace United Methodist Church
Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Mary Oehler Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mary Oehler's home on Feb 19 with 13 members and two guests Selah Waughop and Mrs Hitchcock. Irene Fowler chaired the form, reports covered Bertha Manley and Margaret Brooks on the Indians of Town. A $10.60 gift to Ester Wolvers fire victims was approved and bids for the Veterans Hospital were submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Mary Oehler
American Legion Auxiliary
Selah Waughop
Lois Wilson
Birdie Main
Dorothy Turner
California visitors stay two weeks with Alamita families
Mrs. Helen Smith of Alamita California visited for two weeks with her daughter Mrs. Al Rausch and family and with her son Danny Jenkins and family. Karen Lawler of Torrance California accompanied her grandmother and remained at the Jenkins home and will attend school here.
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California
Helen Smith
Alamita
Calif
al Rausch
Danny Jenkins
Karen Lawler
Torrance
Jenkins
Thank you note from Don and Nancy Klampe
Don and Nancy Klampe express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during their surgical stays at St. Joseph hospital Centerville and after returning home. They thank Dr Daja nurses the Church of the Nazarene Rev and Mrs Uhies Rev Woodin and many others for visits gifts cards prayers meals laundry and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Daja
Church of the Nazarene
Uhies
Woodin
Dallas Faber
Ruben Faber
Linda McDanel
Albia Manor
Nancy Klampe
Community thanks for aid after home fire loss
After a family home fire, neighbors donated clothes, household items, and money. The note thanks the Church of the Nazarene for a foot shower and Methodist churches for a kitchen shower. Grateful also to Moravia Fire Department and Mr. and Mrs Quick for reporting the fire. The family promises to pay kindness forward and blesses all who helped.
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Church of the Nazarene
Moravia
Moravia Mohawkettes reach district final after semifinal win
Moravia beat Seymour 64 44 in the district semifinal at Chariton behind Fonda Dicks 33 points and Molly Van Benthuysen 15. Sally Martin led rebounds with 16 as Moravia advances toward a state bid by meeting Wayne County Friday night and potential title game Saturday at 7 30 p m.
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Moravia Mohawkettes
Seymour
Chariton
Moravia
Fonda Dicks
Molly van Renthuysen
Janiece Tubaugh
Robin Spencer
Molly van Benthuysen
Sally Martin
Sharon Thomas
Diana Kelley
Sue Markow
Reb
Wayne County
Charlton
Wayne
Eddyville
MHS
Corydon
Polk
Local hospital visits and recoveries noted
Mrs. Virgil Kaster recently returned home after two strokes and shows slow improvement. Miss Natalie Woodward visited from Minneapolis. Clifford Stocker remains hospitalized at the Veterans hospital. Virgil Johnson is in Ottumwa hospital. Ira Boyer returned home after Monroe County Hospital care. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Ellison spent four weeks vacationing in Florida. Gratitude expressed to ministers, Dr. Avera, nurses, and staff of Monroe County hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Kaster
Natalie Woodward
Minneapolis
Thanks for the Calls and Prayers During Illness
Karl Tuttle expresses thanks to everyone for calls prayers cards and kindness shown during hospital stay and after returning home.
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Clint Robb family
The Robb family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness food flowers and sympathy after the death of their husband and father.
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Clint Robb
Roy Fishers To Observe Golden Anniversary
Roy Fisher and Alice Moore of Blakesburg celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on March 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kendall Place in Albia. Married March 7, 1933 near Albia by Rev. C. E. Hawthorne, they reside in Monroe County where he farms. They have a daughter, Mrs. James Russell of Iowa City, and two grandchildren, Melody and Joe.
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Roy Fisher
Blakesburg
Kendall Place
Albia
Alice Moore
J. L. Moore
C. E. Hawthorne
Monroe County
James
Mary Louise) Russell
Iowa City
Melody
Joe
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