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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1977
Page
4
Brian Luse Michele Koffman and Jaren Tubaugh won the conduct of meeting and creed speaker categories here Monday earning advancement to the district contest. Tubaugh secured a silver medal in the creed speaker division.
Weekend notes report Mr and Mrs Ernest Histt visiting in Comanche with daughter Virginia McDanel family. Mrs Charles E Johnson hospitalized at Albia after heart attack on Feb 10 and insulin regulation. Local visits include Aubrey Walter Centerville and others. Legislative discussion centers on Congress salary rise from 44600 to 57500 and potential Iowa legisla tors pay increase to 12000 annual.
The calendar lists events from Thursday February 24 through Monday March 7. Activities include Adult Education at 7:00, Boys' Section at Moulton 7:30, FHA Dance, Dist Speech at New Sharon, Jazz Band to Kirksville, Elementary SCA at 7:30, Music Mothers event, Board Meeting, Jazz Band trips to Washington Iowa, Jaycette Carnival, Promoters and Adult Farmers meetups, and Prom events.
The regular monthly Raritan meeting will be held at Rathbun Lake Marina Cafe on March 17. Members are encouraged to bring a wife and a friend. Mr Ray Droity will show slides of his newest month with assist.
Moravia FFA claims subdistrict trophy with quiz team members Jaren Tubaugh Srat Luse Michel Koffman earning district advancement. Greenhand team led by Brian Luse Ronda Dowd Rusty Young Batty Hinote Julie Bettis David Havard Michele Koffman also advances. Jaren Tubaugh creed speaker advances. Other participants include Craig Vance Patty Fenton Brian O'Dell. Sub-district officers elected: Clay Uhlenhake president Eugene Fry reporter Craig Vance treasurer. First sub district meeting of South Central District hosted by FFA chapters.
Moravia adult farmers class gathers Monday February 28 at 7 30 pm in Moravia High School. Representative John Brunow and Senator Dick Ramsey will present a legislative report. All welcome to attend and share trends.
Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lockman, Jerry L. Lockman age 34, died Sunday February 13 in an automobile crash in California. Born in Ottumwa December 1942 to Glen and Delores Lockman, he graduated from Ottumwa high school. Survived by wife Wilma, children Scott Michele and Debra at home, brother Terry, and grandparents Elmer and Moravia residents. Funeral services were held February 18 at John Mies Mortuary Paramount California with burial in Green Hill Cemetery San Pedro.
Charles Edgar Fulton born August 23, 1875 in Putnam County Missouri grew up near Walnut City Blakesburg and Moravia. He farmed and ran a mule breeding business and married Grace Lilly Miller in 1908. He died February 18 1977 at age 101 with survivors John of Mentor Ohio two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral February 22 at Grace United Methodist Church Moravia burial in Moravia cemetery.
Nancy Van Blarken led a Floppy Poster Contest at the Jaycee Ettes Carnival in the high school gym for lower grade students. First prize offers a free Jaycee show ticket, second prize a free Jaycee Ettes booth ticket, and winning posters are on display at Moravia Furniture Store. Other booths accompany the main attraction featuring Floppy and Duane Blett.
Moravia SCA plans a Monday night gathering at the Moravia grade school with guest speakers Clyde Holbrook and Don Jens from Centerville addressing alcoholism and youth. SIEDA representatives will discuss the alcohol project. Following the talk a discussion is planned. attendees urged to attend.
Nine year old John Chelsvig, son of Mr and Mrs Keith Chelsvig, had emergency appendectomy Thursday evening at Ottumwa Hospital and returned home on Tuesday.
Moravia Union editors recount their Singapore visit noting strict fines for littering, a thriving port with 40 ships daily, and the island’s role as Southeast Asia’s shipping and financial hub. They describe Lee Kuan Yew’s leadership, heavy imports, US relations, and a planned itinerary through Jakarta, Bali, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Honolulu, and Des Moines. The piece also mentions personal ties to US officials and hopes to meet the Midway crew.
Albia Manor Care Center seeks state approval to add 50 ICF beds, raising capacity from 96 to 146 at a cost of about $670,000. The project awaits State endorsement for Medicare and related reimbursements. A community information meeting is set for Monday Feb 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Albia.
Moravia High School wrestler Clay Uhlenhake earned sectional gold by pinning all opponents and entered districts with an 18 6 record. Coach Charles Lewis praises his season noting he later earned a third place at heavyweight and displayed sportsmanship after a loss to Hudson, stressing character over wins.
Junior High girls posted 7 wins 2 losses with 12 players listed Cindy Lockman Laura Hopkins Marla Cox Dee Ann Mc Danel Marsha Koffmas Traci Ferren Shelly Sheperd Stacy Vance Paula Helmick Penny Whicker Lynn Clark Jane Zintz. Boys A team 0 2 and B team 3 3 1. track to start February 28 4 00 5 00 or 5 30 with 23 boys and 12 girls going out. managers named and work sessions set for March 1 2 and 3.
The E T C Club gathered Thursday afternoon February 17 at Mrs Aleafa Hiatt residence. Members played two tables of rock with prizes awarded to Mrs Lovemama Palmer and Mrs Blanche Kincade. Kin cade also won the door prize. Refreshments ended the meeting.
Troop 905 met February 22 with eight girls and two leaders. They discussed a March skating party and several girls completed their macrame projects while Lisa brought cookies.
The Seals family Aubrey and Detla express gratitude for the food cattle and other handhesses received during their recent loss with special thanks to Edna Cochran and Hazel Cooper.
A note of gratitude expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors for cards visits and gifts during hospitalization and after return home. Special thanks are given to Dr Orleap Dr Ixbraag and Pastor Bob and Jo Hoover for their help.
Moravia boys rally to beat Russell 56 47 at Moulton in a sectional semifinal. Jeff McDanel tops scoring with 19, Brian Harrington adds 18 points and 18 rebounds, Ron Woodward 15 points and 18 rebounds as Moravia survives turnovers and a late Russell run to advance to finals.
Moravia high girls, coached by Ivan Hawkins, finished with a 2 5 season record after a 50 70 loss to Waco in the opening district round at Centerville. Kandi Kaster led scoring with 33 points while Theresa Cortesio dominated rebounds and defense with 13 boards and multiple blocks.
Moravia placed two girls on the Bluegrass All Conference first team with Kandi Easter as forward and Theresa Cortesio as guard. Southeast Warren added one forward, Mormon Trail added one forward to the first team. Second team includes Sheri Eastern and Sheri Wilson as forwards, with Sheri Hinote and Becky McBride receiving honorable mentions. In boys Bluegrass selections, Brian Harrington earned honorable mention.
Mr. and Mrs. Willem P. Clark of Ottumwa welcomed a baby boy, William Price Jr., born February 15 at Ottumwa Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and is joined by sisters Joye and Bambi. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Derby and Elmes Fark of Ottumwa. Mr. and Mrs. Lery Ziskind of Washington DC announce a son, Benjamin Harry, born February 21, weighing six pounds 115 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs. Phillips of Centerville Route 4 and Mrs. Morris Ziskind of Secutiaus, WJ.
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