Moravia Mohawkettes win sectional thriller at Chariton
The Moravia Mohawkettes edge Moulton 54 52 to earn a No 1 seed in the sectional at Chariton. Diane Rogers scores 23, Linda Hiatt 16, Claudia Miller 14 as Moravia builds early leads, withstands a tie in the third quarter, and closes with late free throws. They face Winterset next, with Albia and Lenox playing Friday. a win advances to a possible final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Chariton
Albia Girls
Moulton-Udell Girls
Moravia Mohawkettes
Moulton
Diane Rogers
Claudia Miller
Mohawkettes
Linda Hiatt
Beth Steenhoek
Linda Self
Dixie Davis
Winterset
Chariton Gym
Albia
Lenox
Moravia Girls
Albia-Lenox
Meeting installs six officers for girls group
Six girls attended the Feb 21 meeting and officers were installed. Judy Stocker is president, Joyce Stocker vice president, Penny Bryan secretary, Linda Wilson treasurer, Marcia Wilson historian, with Betty Schupp assisting. Next meeting set for March 20 after school at the community center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Schupp
Judy Stocker
Joyce Stocker
Penny Bryan
Linda Wilson
Marcia Wilson
Taylor Aid Coop Supper and Card Party in Moravia
The Taylor Aid cooperative invites all families and former members to a supper and card party on Saturday evening February 28 at 6 30 pm at the Moravia Community venue. Attendees are encouraged to bring families and participate in a communal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid Coop
Taylor Aid
Moravia Community Center
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Hospital Stay
Edward McCord expresses gratitude for cards and visits during his hospital stay. Special thanks to Rev Deedrick and to those who helped at home while he was away.
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Rev
Deedrick
Edward McCord
Baby Born to Navy Family in Coronado and Centerville
Born February 19 in Coronado California to RM2 Danny Spillman and his wife a son Forrest Mathew weighing seven pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Spillman of Morevis and Mrs Wilbur Bivens of Albia. A second birth February 22 at St Joseph hospital Centerville produced a boy weighing seven pounds one ounce to Mr and Mrs James Cisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Spillman
Forrest Mathew
Coronado
Calif
Navy
Phillipines
Carl Spillman
Morevis
Wilbur Bivens
Albia
James Cisler
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Mohawks Fall to Walsh in Sectional Opener
Moravia Mohawks lose 65 47 at Walsh gym in opening round of sectional play. Walsh leads each period 18 11 28 17 45 30 then final 65 47. Nicky Dicks tops with 14 points, followed by Bob Self 12 Gary Tisue 9 Hiatt 9 Jody McDanel 2 Randy Scott 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Mohawks
Walsh
Walsh Gym
Mohawks
Nicky Dicks
Bob Self
Gary Tisue
Bob Hiatt
Jody McDanel
Randy Scott
Grace Church Parlor Meeting Recaps Valentine Theme
Grace United Methodist Wom ens Society of Christian Service met February 18 at 1 30 p m in Grace Church parlors. Twenty ladies and five children attended with Barbara Sievers in charge of nursery. Dessert table featured red and white Valentine décor and red jello dessert. Devotions by Doris Jean Woodward titled Thoughts About Lent. Verva McDonough sang What Shall I Give Thee Master. Grace Whitehead accompanied on piano. The lesson Red Guards the Establishment and China’s Cultural Revolution was led by Verva McDonough assisted by members. Business opened with president Faye Luse. minutes read, treasurer’s report given. Cards for New Hope center at Sioux City discussed. Planning committee for County Home project named. Bidwell Riverside project explained. members to bring canned meat gifts for April meeting. Week of prayer and self set for March 2. Clergy program in Kansas City noted. society to pay registration. Meeting closed with capsule sermon and treats prepared by volunteers for shut-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C
Grace Church
Grace United Methodist Woomens Society of Christian Service
Barbara Sievers
Mildred Bishop
Dorothy Turner
Doris Jean Woodward
Verva McDonough
Grace Whitehead
Faye Luse
Red Guards
China
Frances Ashby
Mary Ward
Gladsie Pennington
Selma Caster
Gertrude Johnson
Louemma
Valentine
Venstah
Tubaugh
Donna Jean Woodward
Thanking all who supported me during illness and recovery
Ira P. Boyer expresses gratitude to everyone who called, sent kindnesses, and offered support while hospitalized and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira P. Boyer
Hiatt Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding at Grace Church
Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt observed their golden wedding anniversary with open house at Grace United Methodist Church from 2 to 4 30 PM on Sunday Feb 22. About 175 guests signed the book as relatives and friends from multiple Iowa towns attended along with the couple’s two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Carol Kearney
Esther Hiatt
Marsha Shrader
Paulette Day
Vicki van Dorin
Bob van Dorin
Michael Lee
Michele
Marsha Ko
Newton
Hedrick
Des Moines
University Park
Norwalk
Plano
Seymour
Earlham
Albia
Centerville
Melrose
Unionville
Odell and
Moravia
Local Travel and Weekend Gatherings Across Iowa
Mr and Mrs Gaylord Main and Birdie Main traveled to Des Moines for a flight to Denver with Hazel Boyer joining to continue to Portland Oregon to visit Esther Van den Biesen. Des Moines and Waterloo and Norwalk residents hosted and visited relatives during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Main
Birdie Main
Des Moines
Denver
Hazel Boyer
Portland
Oregon
Esther van den Biesen
Jack Hiatt
Kansas City
Elsie Long
James Kearney
Kimberlee
Jimmy
Bette VanDorin
VanDorin
Lee Hiatt
Craig Day
Kevin
Waterloo
Thomas Shrader
Tomy
Norwalk
Leslie Plants
Oskaloosa
Clayton Plants
Kelliann
Mitchellville
Helma Tisue
Alan Eggers
Ricky
Pam
Gladbrook
Dale Sievars Home
Band Mothers Meet Wednesday at High School
Band Mothers will meet Wednesday March 4 at 1 45 PM at the high school.
Grace Circuit Church Notices and Youth Activities
The Grace Circuit churches announce sermons by Rev. Thomas W. Weodin on separateness and a schedule of church school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Youth events include Jr Choir practice, Cub Scouts banquet, UMYF meetings, and membership classes. Local activities feature skating parties and Methodist study sessions across Moravia Grace Fairview Wesley Chapel Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grace John Guthrey
First Baptist Church of
Centerville
Umyf Koinonia
America
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Grace
Fairview
Robert Foster
Local Chapter Notes National FFA Week
Local issue highlights National FFA Week with a full page Union advertisement detailing Moravia FFA chapter activities. It notes Iowa has 23 active chapters and 10,500 active members, with 9,000 U.S. chapters overall, and that Moravia’s 44 members are featured in the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Iowa
United States
Moravia
Promoters Plan Benefit Basketball Games March 28
A meeting of the Athletic Promoters is set for Monday evening March 2 to finalize arrangements for benefit basketball games scheduled for Saturday evening March 28. Proceeds will fund a lighted scoreboard for baseball and football, with a portable television drawing also planned.
Community notices from Cheyenne obituary to birthdays
Carl Tisue and Mrs. Roy Argo traveled to Cheyenne to attend the funeral of Bert Le master. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. The Ira Boyer home hosted a Tuesday dinner for guests including H. L. Pearson Lori Lee from Burlington and other relatives. Birthday celebrations and anniversaries were noted for several local families across the weekend and following days. Local visits included Ida Mangle, Neal Burton from Washington fa, and Grant Tadlock hosting a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Tisue
Roy Argo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bert Lemaster
Ira Boyer
H. L. Pearson
Lori and
Lee
Burlington
Harold Lundgren
Byron, Ill
James Herron
Earl Boyer
Bill.Allan
Ottumwa
Ida Mangle
Carrie Boyer
Myrtle Harrington
Unionville
Neal Burton
Washington
Grant Tadlock
Lee Hiatts
Bill Wilson
Earl Brain
Hedrick
Lee Hiatt
Frank Wilson
Garnet Brain
Ann McDonough
Leo Dayle
Ralph N. McDonough
Maxwell
Sadie Railing
Max McDonough
Richard Raymie
Steven
Susan
David
Ralph McDonough
Jack McDonough
Jay
Chris
Randy
Eileen
Patty Hiatt
Deb
Jim
Mike Dagle
Mearl Walter
Aubrey Walter
Jet
Kevin
Centerville
Loren Welter
Sylvan van Dorin
Marie
Annette
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Marvin Gardner
Walter
Neil Penfield
Mitchell
Iconium
George Simmons
Chula Vista
Calif
John Doerr
Iconium United Methodist Schedule and Events
Rev. L B Deedrick presides as pastor Donald Whitehead leads worship at 9 30 am with church school at 10 30 am and evening service at 7 30 pm in Salem church at Moravia. WSCS meeting moved to Friday February 27 at 1 30 pm at the church. Mrs Earl Albertson of Albia to show slides on Iowa Conference projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Guy Argo
Salem Church
Moravia
WSCS
Earl Albertson
Albia
Iowa
First Christian Church Announces Sunday Programs
Irene Towler oversees Sunday School and Communion at 9 30 a m Aide group will meet Wednesday afternoon with Clara Irelas for church activities and support officials report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Towler
Commmunion
Aid
Clara Irelas
Moravia O E S Holds Practice and Instruction Sessions
Moravia OES officers will conduct a practice session Sunday after noon March 1 starting at 1 00 PM The school of instruction and inspection is scheduled for Saturday March 7 Doris Wilson W M and Maxine Main Secretary oversee these events
Nazarene Church Pairs Sunday Services and Youth Program
Rev E J Strong leads at Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Larry Smith. Sunday School at 10:00, Worship at 11:00, NYPS and juniors at 7:00, evangelistic sermon at 7:45. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Hearing On Zoning Held Monday
The Center ville Zoning Commission held a capacity hearing Monday with both supporters and objections. Farm residents voiced concerns about restrictions on agricultural use, while officials argued orderly development would raise taxable values and avoid harm to district interests. The commission will revise the ordinance before presenting to the Board of Supervisors for a public hearing and potential adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Zoning Commission
A. R. Fenton
Clark Hellyer
Commission
Rathbun Lake
Carl Evans
Board of Supervisors
Marvin Colton
Spanish department program at SCA meeting
SCA met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Richard Tubaugh presiding. Awards went to sixth and fifth grades for first and second places. Jr. Band performed three numbers. Senior high Spanish class members contributed readings and a map of Spain. Several sang in Spanish and a humorous play was staged. Refreshments were served by a long list of local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCA
Richard Tubaugh
Townsend
Payne
Judy Stocker
Tom Woodin
Sally Martin
Spain
Janice Gifford
John Spencer
Othalee Martin
Alex Macy
Local News Notes and Visits Across Des Moines Area
Miss Sadie Palmer was taken Saturday to Monroe county hospital for observation and treatment. Des Moines visitors include Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Sigler and family. Sallie Avera celebrated her 11th birthday with friends and a movie crowd in Albia. Houser and Bogert families shared meals and calls across several homes. Cedar Rapids visitors Joyce McDonough Pam Green joined Max McDonough and Jean Allen Beth Boyer spent time with Floyd Allen Carl Boger. Zenith Hiatt visited Herseys. Bethany and Des Moines trip guests joined Dale Paxston family. Drake Tulsa game attended by Gary Tisue Phil Prater and Donnie Bolin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Palmer
Monroe County Hospital
O. A. Sigler
Des Moines
Andy Mosley
Sallie Avera
Albia
Merle Houser
Estel Wolver
Flo Hiner
Delmar
Chris Bogert
Winfred McCracken
John Sutton
Autumwa
Joyce McDonough
Pam Green
Cedar Rapids
Max McDonough
Jean Allen
Beth Boyer
Floyd Allens
Carl Bogers
Zenith Hiatt
Thomas Hersey
Carol Paxston
Bethany
Oklo
Dale Paxston
Oklahoma
Gary Tisue
Phil Prater
Donnie Bolin
Veterans Auditorium
Brownie Troop 131 Holds Salem Church Meeting
Brownie Troop 131 met February 18 at the Salem Methodist church basement with 21 girls present. They held tryouts for a skit to be presented during Girl Scout week, the cast was chosen, and the remainder of the meeting featured games. Refreshments of cookies and chocolate were served by Gretchen Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
Salem Methodist Church
Gretchen Peterson
Brede and Pettibone families visit Don Pettibone home
Mr and Mrs D D Brede and family of Iowa Falls Iowa arrived Friday to spend the weekend at the Don Pettibone home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jerry Pettibone and family Mr and Mrs Tom Pettibone and family Mrs Mary Meadows Mr and Mrs Kenneth Long Marie and Jay Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Brede
Iowa Falls
Don Pettibone
Jerry Pettibone
Tom Pettibone
Mary Meadows
Kenneth Long
Marie
Jay Long
Around The Moravia Community School By Sept. Robert L. Wells
A letter urging public concern over education funding and tax policy. The writer argues inflation affects schools and families, calls for broader cost sharing via state action, and stresses maintaining standards, salaries, and competitiveness to prevent Moravia’s education from regressing. The piece frames education as a community issue tied to property costs and legislative responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Robert L. Wells
Towa
Boards of Education
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Fonda Dicks
Dolly van Benthuysen
Janiece Tubaugh
Carolyn Cooper
Jean Ann Rouse
Debra Hopkins
Barbara Coltrain
Jan Moore
Ruth Johnson
MHS
Ottumwa Walsh
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Weodin
Iconium United Methodist
Donald Whitehead
First Christian Church
Kyl
John Kyl
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