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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1971

Page

4

Moravia Mohawks Sweep Lamoni. Fall Short at Corydon

Moravia High School Mohawks split the basketball doubleheader, beating Lamoni 78 62 in the girls game with Fonda Dicks scoring 33 and Claudia Miller 25 while Jean Ann Rouse added 16. Dave Harrington led Moravia boys with 16, but Corydon defense limited them in a 66 44 loss as both Moravia teams hit cold stretches. The girls sit 7 2 in the Bluegrass, second to Corydon. the boys trail Corydon 8 1 in conference play. Next host Southeast Warren and play Seymour next.

MHS Lamoni Fonda Dicks Claudia Miller Jean Ann Rouse Janiece Tubaugh Diane Rogers Sharon Thomas Sally Martin Vicki VanDorin Lamont Mohawks Moravia Dave Harrington Dave Bob Self Randy Scott Bob Hiatt Don Argo Corydon Alex Macy Corydon Girls Macy Diane Kelley Larry Pfannebecker Bob Corydon Boys Tom Woodin Dallas McDanel Dick van Sickle Leon Warren Seymour Barnes

Moravia OES Holds Installation Ceremony

Moravia Order of Eastern Stars held a regular meeting and installation of 1971 officers at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Trenton Wilson presided as Worthy Matron led by installing officers Ethel Greenbank and Ruby Underwood among others. An upcoming school of instruction is noted for Feb 18 and a Centerville school for Jan 31. a rose plant was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson.

Moravia Order of Eastern Stars Masonic Temple Trenton Wilson Ethel Greenbank Ruby Underwood Amy Wilson Dick Johnson Ray Charity Sentinel Lucile Carter Claude Hawk A. D. Kincade John Main Paul Broshar Raymond Charity Bob Martin Paul Wilson Adah Wayne McKinley Ruth Charles Turner Esther Jim Herron Martha Paul Turner Electa Leonard Palmer

Susan Dooley to perform on Des Moines TV show

Susan Dooley, recent winner on the Bill Riley show in Moravia, will be in Des Moines Tuesday evening for the Jows State Fair Talent Show taped over KRNT TV. The program will air Sunday afternoon January 17 at 5 40 on the regular Bill Riley show.

Susan Dooley Bill Riley Moravia Des Moines Krnt- TV

Navy Man Serving Aboard Destroyer In Western Pacific

William M. Van Zante, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante of Moravia, serves aboard USS Hollister based in Long Beach and deployed to the Western Pacific. Finn Ays recently visited his wife daughter and relatives in Luwe and has returned to Miramar California with address Argo AM Stata Reve Miramar Calif zia5.

Navy Ehiud William M. van Zente Carl van Zante Moravia Long Beach Hollister Curren Western Pacific Finn Ays Luwe Miramar Cali Calif

Moravia junior high teams top Russell in split games

Moravia junior high girls won 41 to 20 led by Molly Van Benthuysen with 23 points as Na dine Faber and Jill McDonell added. Moravia boys prevailed 63 to 16 with Stewart McDanel scoring 19 and Mark Lobb 17. Next game hosts Moulton Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

Moravia Russell Molly van Benthuysen Nadine Faber Jill McDonell Tammy Wells Christy Whicker Stewart McDanel Mark Lobb Jess Uhlenhake Roy Tarbell Allan Paris Lynn

Twentieth Century Club Meets With Mrs Tadlock

The Twentieth Century Reading club met with Mrs Cecil Tadlock on Tuesday afternoon with nine members present. The session opened with prayer song and scripture. Roll call was New Years Resolutions. Sympathy card sent to Mrs Clara Gardner and letter from Mrs C W Craver read. Memorial books for the library explained. Mrs Frances Ashby read Monaco Jem of the Mediterranean.

Twentieth Century Reading Club Cecil Tadlock Clara Gardner C. W. Craver Frances Ashby Monaco Mediterranean

ETC Club Session Notes On Christmas Meeting

ETC Club met Thursday at Mrs Loyd Carters home. Clifford Paxston presided as president. Report on Christmas meeting at Bates Frank Wilson, Loyd Carter and Mrs Wilson testified for Merle Miller, with other members voting on duties and roles.

Llnyd Carter Clifford Paxston Frank Wilson Loyd Carter

Moravia Fire Siren Quits In Polar Blizzard

The Moravia siren failed to sound after a Sunday blizzard due to sub zero temps. It was removed from the Masonic hall top Monday for repair after about 21 years of operation with minimal maintenance.

Masonic Hall

Moravia School Board Postpones Meeting to Jan 20

Superintendent Wells announces no school Friday for Moravia students. Friday is a teacher workshop to finish first semester work and grading. The February board meeting is moved from Monday to Wednesday, January 18th to 20th.

Wells Moravia School Board

Moravia bluegrass tournament schedules set

Pairings announced for the Bluegrass conference tournament January 25 to 30 with girls semifinals at Moravia on January 27. Moravia vs Seymour in girls first round, then winner vs Mormon Trail Lamont. Boys feature Moravia vs Seymour January 26 in Humeston, with semifinal at Lamoni January 28. Consolation and finals in Corydon January 29 for girls and Melcher for boys January 30.

Moravia Seymour Mormon Trail-Lamont Corydon Melcher Leon E. Warren Central Decatur Chariton Ottumwa Moulton- Udell Eddyville Hedrick

Concern Has Meeting at Centerville San January 10

The regular meeting of Concern held at First Baptist Church Centerville on January 10 at 2:30 opened with prayer by Rev Thrash. Minutes from the November meeting were read and approved. Evan Parks reported a fund balance of 230.34 and clothes larger sizes are needed. A committee was appointed to explore a new service in Appalouse County.

First Baptist Church Centerville Thrash Evan Parks Brendon Hall Mt. Pleasant Lorraine Kaings Appallause Minnie Bevers Second Baptist Church

Saturday Afternoon Muswet and Gathcy Update

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning SHERI KASTER OH KENT YV SATURDAY AFTERNOON. Includes garbled names and numbers but references a Saturday event with people and times. Unable to extract clear events or entities beyond this.

Sheri Kaster Kent

Church Schedule at Nazarene and Methodist Churches

Church events list services and activities for two congregations. Nazarene led by Rev. E. J. Strong with Sunday School at 10, worship at 11, NYPS and juniors at 7, evangelistic sermon at 7:45, missionary study and prayer at 7:30. Salem Methodist under Rev. L B Deadrick with Guy Argo as church school supt, services at 10 unknown, 6:30 UMYE at church, 7:30 evening service, Wednesday Bible study and prayer meeting.

Church of Nazarene J. Strong Larry Smith Salem United Methodist L. B. Deadrick Guy Argo

Keonium United Methodist Rev 1 8 Deedrick Install Officers

Worship service at 9 30 a m with Communion and installation of officers. Church School at 10 30 a m. Evening service at 7 30 in the Sa jem church at Moravia. Pastor Donald Whitehead leads the Keonium United Methodist church event.

Keonium United Methodist Deedrick Donald Whitehead Sajem Moravia

Moravia Grace Circuit United Methodist Church Schedule

Grace Circuit in Moravia lists activities led by Pastor Thomas W. Woodin with guest speaker Don Ridenour. Jr Choir after school 6:30 p.m. UMYF meetings Friday 4:00 p.m. Membership class Sunday 2:00 p.m. District Council at Hedrick 6:00 p.m. UMYF 7:30 Bible study at Turtles. County ministers meeting Center ville Tuesday 1:30 p.m. WSCS Call to Prayer 6:30 p.m. Junior high UMYF Wednesday 7:3 Grace WSCS service.

Grace United Methodist Church Ray Thomas W. Woodin Don Ridenour Moravia Grace John Guthrey Hedrick The Turtles S.C.A County Ministerial Ass'n Centerville Grace Wscs

Fairview Church Names Robert Foster Lay Leader

The notice lists Fairview Church appointing Robert Foster as lay leader. It mentions Sunday activities at 2:00 p.m. and a district council meeting at Hedrick at 7:30 p.m. Bible study with the Turtles is also noted. A Tuesday 1:30 p.m. county ministry event is indicated.

Fairview Church Robert Foster

Wesley Chapel Weekly Church Schedule Update

Virgil Dooley lead breader. Sunday 2:00 p.m. District Council meeting at Hedrick. 6:00 p.m. Turtles. Monday S C A meeting at the high school. Tuesday 1:30 p.m. County Ministerial Assn meeting in Center.

Wesley Chapel Virgil Dooley Hedrick Turtles S.C.A Centerville

Chariton River Missionary Society Seeks Golden Age Visit

The Chariton River Missionary Society met at Janice Moore’s home on Wednesday January 6 with seven members and one guest. Florence Martin led devotionals and prayers, scripture was Matthew 28 18 20, focus on life and work of missionaries. They planned a visit to Golden Age Manor nursing home on Thursday November 7 and chose Mabel Moore to host the February meeting.

Ladies of the Chariton River Missionary Society Janice Moore Florence Martin Florence Golden Age Manor Hursing Carol Martin Mabel Moore Jean Curtis Judy Martin Isal Sulser Micheal Martin

4H Clubs Hold Sledding Party

Franklin Heppy Helpers and Franklin Farmers 4 H clubs hosted a sledding party and wirmer roast at the Water Farm on Saturday evening January 9 with nine boys and seven girls attending. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Parker Bob Potts Ligud Ammans and Jets. At their January meeting at the Atmmus home Bobby White led officers and was elected president.

Franklin Heppy Helpers Franklin Farmers 4-H Water Farm Harold Parker Bob Potts Ligud Ammans Jetnes Atmmaus Bobby Whitehead BHC Exchange Ang Jas

Card of Thanks Bieber by eye meer bole sud dfida

A brief card of thanks from Bieber notes gratitude to friends and neighbors for support and kindness during a difficult time. Wording expresses appreciation for acts of assistance and sympathy from the local community.

Bieber

Boys Injured In Sledding Accident Near Unionville

Moravia Community High School pupil Mark Zintz was injured Sunday evening when a makeshift car hood sled broke apart during a group ride north of Unionville. He suffered a double leg fracture and was taken to St Joseph Hospital in Centerville. Russ Moore sustained a head cut needing stitches and facial bruises.

Mark Zintz Moravia Carl Millers Unionville Zinta Centerville F.F.A Russ Moore Mark Vic Zintz Wesley Chapel Russ DeWayne Moore Iconium

CA To Mark 10th Anniversary At January Meeting

The C A plans a special 10th anniversary program at the SCA monthly meeting on Monday evening January 18 at 7 30 in the high school gym. Past officers from the decade will preside and representatives from all school organizations, the school board, and Band Mothers will attend. Mr Fenton will preview ten years of SCA and share experiences. Refreshments will be provided by the Riegel, Davis, Kelley, Kelley, Hopkins, Hopkins, and Paxton families.

SCA Fenton 5.C.A Dale Riegel Fred Davis Dennis Kelley Hershall Kelley Richard Hopkins Robert Hopkins Rodney Paxton

Vance Elected President Monroe Extension Council

Raymond Vance of Blakesburg was elected chairman at the Monroe County Extension Council organization meeting. Fred Pirnat became vice-chairman with Mrs. Don Elswick secretary and John E. Wilson treasurer. Other members include Mrs. Leroy Hogeland, Thomas Hartz, Paul Silverio, Dave McGrath, Charles Jacobs, Jerold Luse, Mrs. Mike Galer, Maurice Scieszin ski. Extension crop specialist Al Seim will discuss corn blight, pasture and forage production and answer questions in Melrose on Friday, January 22. The two hour meeting begins at 6:30 pm at the Melrose community center. Local producers invited.

Albia Maurice Scieszinski Melrose al Seim

Adult farmer class on corn blight and seed corn

The vocational agriculture adult classes will discuss the corn blight situation and seed corn selection for 1971. Ken Peterson of Fioneer Seed Corn Co. leads a reading and Q A session in the high school vocational agriculture room at 7 30 p m Thursday January 14 open to farmers and agricultural interests. Next meeting set for Thursday January 2 will cover related topics.

Ken Peterson Fioneer Seed Corn Company Vo. Ag

Van Dorins Win Expense Paid Trip to Las Vegas

Sylven Van Dorin of Nev wins an expense paid trifecta with Stig and Aylis Chishiners, earning a Las Vegas trip. The result highlights Van Dorin’s successful wagering and the notable trifecta in a Thursday event.

Band Mothers Serve Burt Ser Vite Huacked Event

Band Mothers plan Saturday activities for Burt Ser vite Huacked, with two people needed for the event. Participants are to meet by PO.au at 9 a.m. for the planned outing.

Burt Servite Po.au A.m

Sabdle Club Petition Notice

Sabdle Club notice shows petitions filed and aid requested, with unclear details and names partially legible.

Noted Gospel Singers Speer Family to Perform Here

The Speer Family gospel group will perform in Moravia on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at Moravia High School. Tickets are 1 50 in advance 2 at the door 50c for students, with sales through local pastors schools and stores. The group, awarded the Gospel Music Association Dove in 1969, has a storied lineup and a 50th anniversary coming in 1971.

America Moravia High School Wells Joyce Hiatt Sheldon Ruby Long Moravia Strong Deedrick Woodin Moravia Farm Service Gamble Store Turner Lumber Co Moravia Union Iowa Trust & Savings Bank Moravia Furniture Store Gospel Music Association Speer Mom Dad Speer Breck Ben Rosa Nell Mary Tom Harold Lane Linda Robinson Bob Jeanne Johnson Faye Speer Brock Mary Tom Speer Reid Speers

Local People To Mix Work and Play In Yucatan Mission Trip

Moravia group of five plus doctors nurses teachers and wives depart Des Moines for a week in Yucatan Mexico to aid Presbyterian mission. They will deliver medicines and supplies, assist at a week-long clinic, and visit Merida with a resort island trip for wives. State Garden Club support noted. Governor's later trip tied to next year’s state fair Mexican theme.

Moravia Yucatan Mexico Ray Avera Marion Woodward Raymond Charity Avera Presbyterian Mission Inter-American Coordinating Committee Partners of the Alliance Iowa Des Moines New Orleans Merida Alliance of Partners Group Virginia McDonough State Garden Club

Iowa High School Scholars Hailed by State Commission

The Iowa Higher Education Facilities Commission honors 2,196 top high school students including Dallas McDanel of Moravia and eight peers from Appanoose County for academic excellence. Monetary scholarships up to 800 dollars are awarded to eligible students attending Iowa colleges, with total funds for 1971 72 set by state legislative appropriations.

Higher Education Facilities Commission Iowa Moravia Appanogse County Dallas McDanel Ronald McDanel Appanouse County Rupert Cornett Moulton Sheri Exline Extine Georgia Herriden David Johnson Katherine Sidles Centerville Kladstrup Commission Cerigit Uly WUU Freshiyak

Booster Club Night at Moravia Lab Event

Booster club plans a Moravia laboratory gathering titled Booster Club Night. Event details mention a glass meeting area and attendance through tickets. organizers emphasize community support and a brief program with demonstrations.

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Moravia O.E.S Twentieth Century Club Tadlock E.T.C. Clus Concern San Moravie Letiby TU Cae Thes Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society C.A Band Mothers Sabdle Club LeFevres Atlanta Nashville Tenn United States Canada Weuyy
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