Rural water signup starts for Rathbun region in 1974
Ralph Goode announces that water user agreements and easements will begin January 10 1974 across four counties. Signups occur in Bellair Johns townships with offices in Centerville Chariton Albia Corydon. Rates set at minimum 10.50 monthly for 2000 gallons and tiered up to 1.25 per 1000 gallons for 20 000 plus. member ship 25 refundable. tap on 175 with 160 balance per additional hook up. offices in seven counties open for questions and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Goode
Rathbun Regional Water Association, Inc
Goode
Kenneth Owen
Bellair
Johns Township
West Washington
Centerville
Rathbun Regional Water Association Board
Farmers Home Administration
Association
Tour County
Appanoose - Colton
Lucas County - Murray
Chariton
Monroe County
Albia
Wayne County
Corydon
Ple
Moravia Eastern Stars Postponed Meeting Tonight
Moravia Eastern Stars plan to hold their postponed regular meeting and installation on Tuesday evening January 15 at 7 30 pm. All officers are urged to be present. Wanda VanBenchuysen W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Wanda VanBenchuysen
W.M
Richard A. Faber 73 Dies At Home In Monroe County
Richard Andrew Faber 73 died Monday at his home northeast of Moravia after a life spent in Monroe and Appanoose counties. Born October 12 1900 in Monroe County to Andrew Carroll and Mary Hannah Hoffman Faber he married Inez McAlister on August 20 1922 at Corydon. A farmer who raised purebred swine he lived in Blakesburg Urbana Center and Moravia areas and was a member of Blakesburg Christian Church. Survived by his widow four sons Vaughn Blakesburg Charles Lexington KY Irvin Cedar Rapids and Bruce Moravia 16 grandchildren seven great grandchildren one sister Lucy Harvey Manassas VA and one brother Ruben Moravia. Body at Knedler funeral home Blakesburg. Service held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Turner funeral home Moravia conducted by Rev Laverne Leigh. Burial Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Andrew Faber
Moravia
Monroe County
Andrew Carroll
Mary Hannah Hoffman Faber
Inez McAlister
Corydon
Appanoose County
Blakesburg
Vaughn
Charles
Lexington
Irvin
Cedar Rapids
Bruce
Lucy Harvey
Manassas
Ruben
Knedler
Turner Funeral Home
Laverne Leigh
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia Jr High teams split wins with Seymour Saturday
Moravia girls beat Seymour 42 to 20 at Moravia gym led by Easter 16 Post 12 Tisue 12 Hinote 2. Kaster and Tisue each 6 rebounds Post 2. Guard Johnson 5 rebounds 2 interceptions Rausch 6 rebounds Woodward 8 interceptions Mc Dane 1. Boys fell 26 to 40 as Moravia offense struggled in first quarter Harrington 11 Kaster 5 Tisue 4. Rebounds Tisue 8 Harrington 7 Ublenhake 4 Easter 4 Wells 3 Brown 1. Next game Moromon Trail here Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia. Jr. High
Seymour Girls
Moravia
Sherri Easter
Kim Post
Janet Tisue
Sherry Hinote
Kaster
Tisue
Post
Brenda Johnson
Tami Rausch
Renee Woodward
John McDane
Seymour Boys
Moravia Boys
Brian Harrington
Dennis Kaster
Alan Tisue
Bobby Wells
Gary Rowley
Mike Brown
Larry Clark
Harrington
Ublenhake
Easter
Wells
Clark
Brown
Mormon Trail Jr. High
Moravia JV Girls Triumph Over Seymour 43 39
Moravia junior varsity girls edged Seymour 43 to 39 after a 24 24 halftime. Candy Marlin led with 22 points followed by Jill McDanes 11 and Lori Clark 10. Mary Bruce added 8 rebounds and 2 steals as Peggy McBride and Becky Easter contributed in rebounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Seymour
Candy Marlin
Little Mohawkettes
Jill McDanes
Lori Clark
Mary Bruce
Peggy McBride
Becky Easter
Carol Johnson
Homemakers Watch Party Held at Russell Shepard Home
The Homemakers Watch Party met Monday evening at the Russell Shepard home. Nevelia Shepard chaired the business meeting, dues were paid, and old and new business discussed. The next meeting is set for January 20 at Merrill Shepards. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Tarbell, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Beaty, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Lemley, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huff, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Shepard, Mr. and Mrs. Delmont Moffitt, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Long, Mr. and Mrs. George Lain, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Shepard, plus the host couple. Progression pitch was played and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Shepard
Nevelia Shepard
Merrill Shepards
Mansel Tarbell
Lewis Beaty
Jim Walker
Lynn Lemley
Harold Huff
Merrill Shepard
Delmont Moffitt
Emil Long
George Lain
Lowell Shepard
Births in Moravia and Moravia County Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. William FE Martin of Moravia welcomed a son born Saturday January 5 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. The baby weighed seven pounds five ounces. Mr. and Mrs Paul Gardner welcomed a son born Saturday January 5 at Moravia County Hospital named Jerimah Joel. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Tom Hersey of Morevig and Mrs Inga Gardner of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FE. Martin
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Paul Gardner
Moorae County Hospital
Jerimah Joel
Rom Hersey
Morevig
Inga Gardner
Chicago
Moravia Teams Sweep Mormon Trail In Conference Wins
Moravia boys and girls each defeated Mormon Trail on Saturday in a snow postponed game. Mohawkettes overcame early shooting woes to win 78-50 as Lisa Clark and Julia McDanel led with rebounds and steals, while Mally VanBenthuysen scored 39 for Mormon Trail. Mohawks followed with a 68-41 victory paced by Rex Argo 17 and Kirk Bruce 15, shooting 43 percent to Moravia’s 32 of 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Mormon Trail
Mohawks
Mally VanBenthuysen
Randi Kaster
Sally Whitehead
Robin Spencer
Lori Clark
Mohenkettes
Lisa Clark
Julia McDanel
Sheri Wilson
Rebecca Horn
Moravia Boys
Curtis Lantz
Rex Argo
Kirk Bruce
Jeff L. McDanel
Stuart McDanel
Dave Godby
Ronnie Woodward
Dean McDanel
Jess Uhlenheke
Dallas
Moravia United Methodist Church Calendar
The Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Rev. Wallace Palmer lists a winter schedule with services at Grace and Salem churches, Sunday School times, and various church group meetings including FOPS, Junior Choir, UMYF, and Women’s Society from January 10 to January 16. Jerry Boblenz and Dave Harris noted as lay leader and superintendent respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Palmer
Grace
Salem
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenz
Lay Lander Thurs
FOPS
United Methodist Women
Salem United Methodist
Dave Harris
Sun
Church of Nazarene Announces Week Schedule and Programs
Sunday services begin at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and Bible study hour led by Frank Woodward, followed by a 11:00 a.m. worship service and district home missions emphasis. Evening evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Youth and Junior programs run midweek with prayer and fasting at noon Thursday. Transportation offered by call. Quote about light concludes notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
A.L
N.Y.P.S
Rose Mary Smith
Conference On Evangelism
Nancy Klampe
Opal Longley
Edna Horn
Bill Woodward
Dinner Guests Highlight Mrs Van Dorin at Home
Mrs Sylvan Van Dorin joined Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter and their parents for a Monday dinner gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan van Dorin
Mr and Mry
Mearl Walter
Booster Club Meeting At Salem United Methodist
Regular January meeting of the Booster club will be tonight at the Salem United Methodist Church. There will be election of officers for the new year and a speaker from Iowa Southern Utilities on industrial planning for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booster Club
Salem Church
Salem United Methodist Church
Iowa Southern Utilities
Congregate Meals For Moravia Citizens
Moravia residents aged 60 and older can join new congregate meals at Angel's Cafe from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday funded by a 247,867 grant for the 10 county area XV under Title VII of the Older Americans Act. A 75 cent per meal contribution is requested, with option to donate more or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Angel's Cafe
Office of Commission On Aging, Health Education and Welfare
Washington, D.C
Area Agency On Aging
Indian Hills Community College
Moulton
Centerville
Loyd Carter
David Ahee Accepts Accounting Position at CPA Firm
Mrs Don Ahee of Unionville reveals their son David Ahee, Drake University accounting graduate, has joined Peat Marwick and Mitchell and Co of Lincoln Nebraska. He is a Moravia high school and Indian Hills Community College alumnus. The family, including wife and son Jamie, reside at 3811 St Paul Ave Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Ahee
Unionville
Grad
Drake University
C.P.A
Peat, Marwick and Mitchell and Co
Lincoln
Nebi
Moravia High School
Indian Hills
Elders Observe 61st Wedding Anniversary
W. R. and Mrs. Elder of Unionville quietly observed their 61st wedding anniversary in January. They are the parents of Ralph, deceased, and Esther King of Unionville, with grandchildren Betty Charity and Richard Elder of Bloomfield, and great granddaughters Julie and Jayne Charity of Moravia. A family dinner was held January 6 with Gary Chority, Jule and Jayne, and Esther King present.
Weekend Visit And Dinner Party In Moravia And Centerville
Mr and Mrs George McDonald and relatives from Kansas City spent the weekend visiting Mrs Mae McDonald Cody Luse and Ron Woodward in Moravia and Centerville A dinner party Saturday included Cody Luse George McDonald Ron Woodward Ronald Overturf Barbara McDonald Mike McDonald and others Also Houston native Mrs Al Gilbert Jayne Hunter joined family during Gerald Hunter surgery at Ottumwa hospital Gerald Hunter later moved to room 239 at Ottumwa hospital Chester Hunter returned to Chicago after two weeks with the Hunters Marion Hunter at Monroe County Hospital in Albia with a broken hip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDonald
Barb
Mike
Kansas City
Mae McDonald
Cody Luse
Ron Woodward
Green Circle
Moravia
Ronald Overturf
Pam
Greg
Peggy
Centerville
Ronald Woodward
Barbara McDonald
Mike McDonald
al Gilbert
Jayne Hunter
Houston
Tex
Gerald Hunter
Ottumwa Hospital
Marion Hunter
Monroe County
Albia
Chester Hunter
Chicago
Blakesburg
Hunters
Card of Thanks for Zell Callen Family Bereavement
The Zell Callen family expresses sincere thanks for the kindness shown during their recent bereavement. It was greatly appreciated by the family of Zell Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Callen
Anniversary thanks from families of L E and Betty Jordan Bil and Folly
The message expresses gratitude to all who helped make Mother and Daddy's Anniversary reception a happy occasion, mentioning L E and Betty Jordan Bil Folly Hargh Boo and Janet Harsh and families.
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Mother
Daddy
L. E
Betty Jordan
Bil
Folly Hargh Boo
Janet
Snow and Cold Grip Local Areas
Early risers found temperatures about 10 below zero and subzero weather has persisted for weeks. A light snow of three inches Saturday added to existing amounts, and Tuesday night brought four more inches. Due to the weather, Moravia schools delayed one hour Wednesday, and Melcher’s basketball game was postponed to Saturday, Jan 12. Superintendent Wells notes few complaints about daylight saving causing dark morning bus routes and explains Moravia’s 8:45 start time versus other schools at 8:15 or 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melcher
Wells
Moravia
Open House for Home Economics Dept at High School
An open house in the high school home economics department is set for Thursday January 17 from 10 30 to 3 30. First semester student projects will be on display with short style shows throughout the day schedule lists sections and times for the various Home Economics classes and refreshments will be served by the IE class with assistance from other classes.
Past Matrons Meet With Mrs Trenton Wilson
The Past Matrons Club met Monday evening January 7 at the home of Mrs Trenton Wilson. Genevieve Morgan presided and Wanda Van Benthuysen outlined school inspection plans for March 9 led by Betty Sweeney of Ottumwa. Members chose dishes for the March 9 luncheon at the school and talked about the January 8 installation. The next meeting will be with Lucile Carter on February 5. Ten members and two guests attended with ice cream cake mints nuts coffee and tea served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Wilson
Genevieve Morgan
Wanda van Benthuysen
Betty Sweeney
Ottumwa
Lucile Carter
Moravia Appoints Council Committees and Sets Recreation Fund
Moravia mayor Keith Chelsing announces new council members Paul Mihalovich Wm Burkland Dave Harris and Charles Turner and re elected Paul Wilson. Committees named with Mihalovich and Wilson on streets and cemeteries parks Wilson and Mihalovich. Burkland Harris on sewer water with Turner as mayor pro tem. Residents urged to contact chairmen. recreation fund tennis basketball rink aims for winter ice. salaries total about 100 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Keith Chelsing
Paul Mihalovich
Burkland
Dave Harris
Charles Turner
Paul Wilson
Chelsing
Booster Club
Gene Crosby
Centerville Fha
Cleo Regans
Regans
Crosby
FHA
Donovan Home Damaged By Fire
The Genevie Donovan farm home near Moravia was damaged by a fire around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, damaging the roof and ceilings and causing smoke and water damage. The Moravia fire department extinguished the blaze, with crews on scene until 2 to 3 a.m. Sunday. Residents and guests spent the night away while repairs and rebuilding are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevie
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Nadine Wood
Jay Wilson
Community thanks from Moravia fire time of need
The Tom Pettibone family expresses gratitude to the Moravia Fire Department the Jay Wilson family neighbors relatives and callers for help Saturday night during the fire and afterward from Genevie Kaling Bessie Eddie and their families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pettibone
Moravia
Genevie Kaling
Bessie
Eddie
ETC Club Meets With Fern Hudgens
The ETC club held its regular meeting on Thursday Jan. 3 at Fern Hudgens home. Rook prizes went to Blanche Kincade and Aleafa Hiatt with Florence Carson winning the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ETC Club
Fern Hudgens
Blanche Kincade
Aleafa Hiatt
Florence Carson
Dooley McDanel Wedding At Grace United Methodist
Susan Dooley and Jody Eugene McDanel wed in a Dec 29 1973 Grace United Methodist Church ceremony in Moravia. The couple, both Moravia High graduates, plan to live in Kirksville Missouri while attending college. guests came from multiple Iowa and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Dooley
Jody McDanel
Grace United Methodist
Virgil Dooley
Jody Eugene McDanel
Cleil McDanel
Centerville
R.A
Grace United Methodist Church
Moravia
Wallace Palmer
Robert Driggs
Ulla
Deb Beavers
Mercer
Jean Rouse
Albia
Shannon Dooley
Davenport
Shawn Dooley
Kevin Daniels
Randy McDanel
Lawrence Daniels
Jeff McDanel
Jill
John McDanel
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Richard A. Faber
Jr. High
Homemakers Watch Party
AY Russell Shepards
MHS
The
United Methodist Parish
Church of Nazarene
R. Ables
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Denali Whitehead
David Ahee
Donovan
Dean
Natalis Woodward
Des Moines
Adel
Mystic
Odebolt
Arc Hea
Albion
Clinton
Iowa
Washington
BD. C
Cheyenns
Wyo
Moravia Community
Northeast Missoari State University
University
Sith
Kirksville
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