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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1974

Page

3

Moravia School Hosts NCA Evaluation Team

A 20 member North Central Association of Secondary Schools team visited Moravia this week to review school work. Father Charles Mann led the group and spoke at a Monday dinner, noting 38 percent of schools meet NCA standards and 67 percent of students are in member schools. The team will observe classes and confer with faculty and administration, concluding with a Wednesday evening session with the board.

Moravia North Central Association of Secondary Schools Charles Mann Davenport N.C.A Father Mann Sésted Administration Board of Education Moravia High School James Hitchcock Robert Wells Carl Tigue The

Little League Meeting Monday Evening at High School

A Little League gathering is slated for Monday evening at the high school after the Promoters meeting. Officers will be elected and plans for the coming year discussed. Everyone is welcome.

Bard Boosters Meet At Moravia High March 6

Bard Ooster band boosters will meet at Moravia High School on March 6 at 1:45 p.m. for a regular gathering to discuss band activities and fundraising.

Bard Boosters Moravia High School

Taylor Aid Meeting Planned for March 1

Taylor Aid will hold its regular meeting Friday March 1 with De loris Ballanger listed as a participant.

Taylor Aid Deloris Ballanger

Peter er Macker cher Reveal Nuntial Vows in Grace Church

Peter MacKercher Sr and the bride were united in marriage on a Saturday at 6 30 pm at Grace Church. Parents are Mrs Darrell Cooper of McTravia and Dr and Mrs Peter MacKercher Sr of Ponce City Oklahoma. A reception followed in the church basement with lighted candles and a three tiered cake in blue and lavender. After a two week southern vacation the couple will reside at 2209 W Broadway Columbia MO.

Peter Er Mackercher Grace Darrell Cooper McTravia Peter Mackercher Sr Ponce City Okla Pleasant Steven Vossky Burlington Friend Mac Kerchey Russ Uiebman St. Louis Robert Morris Eny Oklahoma City Oklo Kingdom Builders Grace Church Frances Bohiken Janine Vasg Rehersal Carriage Light Inn Albi

Union Reaches Hawaii Faster Than Usual

Russell Johnson reports the Moravia Union issue arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii on Saturday Feb. 9, the same week it was sent. He notes typical transit times range from a month up to two months, making this a record for fastest delivery.

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting in Feb

The American Legion Auxiliary met February 18 with 20 members present. Reports were given by secretary treasurer and courtesy committee. The executive board will meet soon. decisions on community service projects and a Poppy Contest were postponed for state guidance.

Lavonne Bolin Eloise Gardner Marlyn Robinson Mary Oehler

Local man visits mother in Centerville hospital

Jim Demry spends afternoons with his mother Mrs. Floy Demry who is a patient at St Josephs hospital in Centerville. Callers last week include Mr and Mrs George Fisher of Cedar and Mr and Mrs Francis Argo of Oskaloosa from Thelma McDanes wing.

Jim Demry Floy Demry St. Joseph's Hospital Centerville Thelma McDanes George Fisher Cedar Francis Argo Oskaloosa

Thank You Note to Relatives and Medical Staff

A grateful message from Mrs. Phyllis McDanel thanking relatives and friends for cards flowers visits and calls during a hospital stay at Monroe County and after returning home She also expresses thanks to Dr. Avera and the nurses for their care and kindness.

Monroe County Hospital Avera Phyllis McDanel

Gratitude Expressed After Hospital Stay in Monroe County

A resident thanks everyone for thoughts and prayers during hospitalization at Monroe County Hospital. Special appreciation goes to Dr Avera nurses Rev Palmer and helpers Kenneth Brown and Orman Whicker for their support and chores.

Monroe County Hospital

Hospital thanks and gratitude from Mrs Bogert to all

Mrs. Chris Bogert expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness received during hospitalization and after return home. appreciates Rev Palmer for visit and prayer, Br Parks, grandchildren for flowers, and the many cards. thanks nurses and hospital staff.

World Day of Prayer at Grace Church Moravia

World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday March 1 at 2 00 PM at Grace United Methodist Church Moravia. Rev Dennis Ahles of the Church of the Nazarene will deliver the message on the theme Builders of Peace inviting all to join in this time of prayer and worship.

Grace Church Grace United Methodist Church Moravia Dennis Ahles Church of the Nazarene

Teenium United Methodist Calendar Notice

Teenium United Methodist reports worship on September 9 at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m. UMW will not meet February 28. instead members will attend the World Day of Prayer service at Grace Church on Friday March at 2 p.m.

Teenium United Methodist L. B. Deedrick Donald Whitehead U.M.W Grace

Church of Nazarene Events Schedule March at Knoxville

The Knoxville Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. with a 2:30 p.m. community service. Evening evangelistic service 7:30 p.m. plus midweek missionary meeting March 6 and Bible quizzing events through March 8. Transportation line given. prayer quote ends note.

Church of Nazarene D. RB Ables Frank Woodward N.Y.P.S Rose Mary Smith Opal Longley Edna Horn The Gospel Hour Marion Woodward Alaska Bill Woodward Klampe Knoxville

Moravia Methodist Parish Winter Schedule and Events

Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Rev. Wallace Palmer announces a winter timetable. Sunday worship at Grace and Salem alternating. Sunday School at Grace. Grace United Methodist Lay Leader Boblenz coordinates TOPS at 9:30 am on Feb 28. World Day of Prayer Feb 1 SP. Junior choir and UMYF meetings. Lenten service at Salem. Senior Choir rehearsal and Bible study scheduled March 4 to March 6.

Wallace Palmer Grace Salem Grace United Methodist Salem Church

Salem United Methodist Events Schedule Overview

Salem United Methodist announces church activities for March. Dave Harris leads the prayer service at Grace Church at 2:00 p.m. Women of all churches are invited. Choir rehearsal on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Lenten service at Salem Church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Men of the community meet for breakfast and Bible study Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Dave Harris Grace Church Salem Church

Grace U M W meeting reports Feb 20 church parlor

Grace United Methodist Women held a Feb 20 meeting at 1 30 pm in the church parlor. Grace Whitehead led a song and report on The Fountain Healing. Gail Tuttle led prayer and spoke on Lent. A collection funded two extra blankets for the needy. Memorials to the church were discussed.

Grace U.M.W Grace United Methodist Grace Whitehead Grace Gail Tuttle Jim Hitchcock Ralph Turner

Sundown Development Faces Federal Bankruptcy Court

Notable items include the Sundown project by Appanoosa Development Co and Jake near Moravia facing bankruptcy. A March 12 creditors meeting is set in Davenport, with Terry Loeschan named bankruptcy referee. Debts reportedly near four million dollars. a new owner may emerge to continue work under court oversight.

Appanoosa Development Co Jake Moravia Appanoosa Lumber Co Turner’s Lumber Richard Stageman Southern District of Iowa Des Moines U.S. Court Room Federal Bldg Davenport Terry Loeschan Burlington Bankrutcy

Mohawks Fall In District Clash At Chariton

In sectional play at Chariton, Moravia drops a 77-59 decision to Russell. Kirk Bruce scores 22 for Moravia while Jeff C McDanel adds 14 and Russell improves to 12-7 as Moravia ends the season 3-15. Bruce earns second team all conference honors.

Moravia Boys Russell Chariton Russell Boys Mohawks Kirk Bruce Jeff C. McDanel Stuart McDanel Ronnie Woodward Jeff L. McDanel

Rebekahs Meet Moravia Lodge Officers and Helpers

Mrs Genevieve Morgan led the Moravia Rebekah Lodge as it held its regular meeting Monday evening. Reports covered the Moravia Booster Club serving and the sunshine committee assisting shut ins. Mrs Helen Lou Burton helped with unwritten work. Mrs Frank Wilson served a social hour of cherry dessert crackers caramel corn and coffee.

Rebekahs Genevieve Morgan Moravia Rebekah Lodge Moravia Sunshine Committee Helen Lou Burton Frank Wilson

Community News From Putnam and Surrounding Areas

Virginia Pettibone visited last week at the home of her daughter and family in Putnam Illinois. Numerous weekend guests gathered for birthdays and calls including the Fisk anniversary near Numa and hospital visits at Center Ville. Several families hosted and visited in Centerville Des Moines Bondurant and Des Moines while others travelled to San Francisco Madeira California. Community members attended surgeries vacations and local calls with many names and places noted.

Virginia Pettibone del Brede Putman Rex Foster Olin Foster Edgar Fisk Numa Russell Burns Center Ville Grace Mary Veach Mary Richard Veach Ottumwa E. H. Knudsen Dennis West Des Moines Craig Reich Bondurant Robert Swanson Angela Julie Des Moines Ron McCaleb Dustin Glen Fowler Birdie Main Lois Fowler Dwight Chris Bogert Max McDonough San Francisco Madeira Calif Dale Sievers James Herron Gamaliel Ark Vanetta Sievers Sievers Wallace Palmer Monroe County Hospital Albia Clarence Johnson Ralph Spencer Boulder Moat N. L. Nasalroad

Moravia Mohawkettes finish season in district tourney

Moravia High School girls place third in the district tournament at Chariton with a 77-67 consolation win over Eddyville. The Mohawkettes trailed 19-14 after one quarter, led 37-33 at halftime, and 60-44 after three, finishing 20-5 for the season. Molly scored 46, Easter 21, Whitehead 8, Marlin 2. Clark led guards with 13 rebounds. McBride 6, McDanel 5.

Moravia Chariton Eddyville Mohawkettes Jim Schnack MHS Molly Kandi Easter Sally Whitehead Candy Marlin Lisa Clark Peggy McBride Julia McDanel

Girls Lose Heatbreaker By One To Wayne

Wayne forward Rhonia Cobb sank a 22 foot jumper with 3 seconds left to lift Wayne 85 84 over Moravia in a district girls game at Chariton. Cobb scored 40, Molly VanBenthuysen added 64 points in a fast paced contest. Lisa Clark hauled 16 rebounds as Wayne rallied from a halftime deficit to win on a late shot.

Andgy Wex Restig Wayne Rhonia Cobb Chariton Molly VanBenthuysen Kandi Easter Sally Whitehead Wayne Forward Lisa Clark Julia McDanell Mohawkettles Moravia Molly Cobb

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