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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1973

Page

4

Warren Teams Win Close Moravia Gym Thriller

In Moravia the S E Warren sides staged a tight night. The girls won 87 82 after trailing at halftime while the Mohawkettes outscored Moravia 12 of 19 in the third quarter. Moravia’s Fonda Dicks led with 39 points, Sally Martin grabbed 20 rebounds, and Connie Martin paced Warren with 36 points. Gary Greene led the boys with 30 points as Warren held a lead through the second half to beat Moravia 70 63. Bob Van Dorin contributed 10 for Moravia and the Warren squad ran to an 8 4 conference record as the teams step toward the next conference game.

S.E. Warren Moravia Warren Moravia Mohawks E. Warren Mohawkettes Moravia Girls Fonda Dicks Molly VanBenthuysen Janiece Tubaugh Sally Martin Diane Kelley Sharon Thomas Connie Martin Deb Konrad Arlene Brubel Mohawks Bob van Dorin Warren Boys Gary Greene al Wood Stuart McDanell Jeff McDanel

Clell Davis Golden Anniversary Observed at Home

Clell and his wife celebrated their golden anniversary with a party hosted by their children attended by about forty neighbors and friends on Thursday December 28. An cooperative dinner at the Davis home followed with relatives including Clifford Davis Brian Sheila Bradley Robert John Robert Davis Roland Davis Debbie and Tackie present. A card shower was held and open house was cancelled because of Mr. Davis illness.

Clell Davis Davis Clifford Davis Brian Sheila Bradley Robert John Robert Davis Roland Davis Debbie Tackie

Moravia Jr High Teams Top Blakesburg in Close Mix

In last Thursday junior high basketball at Moravia both the girls and boys defeated Blakesburg. The Moravia girls won 39 19 with Kandi Easter 11 Cathy Paxton 10 Lori Clark 7 Tina Fosenburg 5 Candy Marlin 4 Sherry Easter 2 leading. The Moravia boys prevailed 33 4 with Jeff McDanel 15 Ron Woodward 1 Russell Peterson 3 Harold Rowley 2 and Jay Peterson 2 scoring. All players saw action.

Blakesburg Moravia Moravia Girls Kandi Easter Cathy Paxton Lori Clark Tina Fosenburg Candy Marlin Sherry Easter Jeff McDanel Ron Woodward Russell Peterson Harold Rowley Jay Peterson

Two Good Games At Corydon Friday

Moravia girls won 101 to 76 in a well played contest led by Fonda Dicks with 52 points and Janiece Tubaugh 30. Moravia boys lost 68 to 60 as Gary Greene scored 31 for Wayne. both teams prepare for the Bluegrass conference tournament next week.

Corydon Moravia MHS Fonda Dicks Janiece Tubaugh Molly van Benthuysen Sally Martin Sharon Thomas Janice Coltrain Sue Markow Lisa Clark Seymour

Jane Martin Elected Rainbow Worthy Advisor

Jane Martin was elected worthy Advisor of the Moravia Rainbow Assembly for Girls on Wednesday evening. Miss Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Martin, will name appointive officers later and an installation will be held at a later date. Miller Schneider, Sue Markow, Sallie Martin, Molly Van Benthuysen, Robin Spencer, Vanessa Long named as officers with various titles.

Jane Martin Rainbow W Moravia

Moravia United Methodist Church Calendar Items

The Moravia and Grace Salem United Methodist churches publish a weekly schedule with worship at 9 30 a m and 10 30 a m, church school at 9 30 a m, Jr and Sr high UMYF groups, Cub Scouts, and film showings of Gates of Splendor. Meetings include Parish Relations, S C A at the high school, Bible studies, and Rebecca Circle. Doris Boblenz hosts the Wesley Chapel Women luncheon with Susan Dooley speaking on Rust College.

Moravia Salem United Methodist Dava Harris Grace Wanda Murdy Grace United Methodist Ray Hudson Grace Church Salem Church Salem Rebecca Circle Wesley Chapel United Methodist Doris Boblenz Susan Dooley Rust College

Nazarene Church Sunday Schedule and Contacts

The ss Church of Nazarene lists Sunday events headed by Pastor D R Ables and Frank Woodward as superintendent. Services include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Evangelistic Gospel Hour at 7:30 p.m. N Y P S and Fellowship Hour follow, with midweek Prayer Meeting on Wednesday and Prayer and Fasting Thursday at noon. Transportation help available at 724-3649. Life is fragile handie with prayer.

Ss Church of Nazarene D. R. Ables Frank Woodward N.Y.P.S Rose Mary Smith Edna Harn Leila Woodward

Iconium United Methodist Service and Church School

The notice lists Rev. L. B. Deadrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead conducting worship at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Church School. United Methodist Women will meet at the church on Thursday January 25. A missionary film titled Through Gates of Fenians is shown Sunday January 21.

Iconium United Methodist L. B. Deadrick Donald Whitehead UMW Fenians

Funeral Thursday for Mrs Lewis Hopkins

Mrs Cecil Lewis Hopkins 67 died Monday January 15 after a sudden illness following the family wash. She is survived by her husband Lewis a daughter Mrs Robert Hart of Rockford Illinois and a granddaughter Mrs Riley Elder. The body lies at Wagler Funeral Home Bloomfield with services set for Thursday January 18 at 1 p.m.

Cecil (Lewis) Hopkins

Moravia Home Ec Style Show Rescheduled to April 26

The regular Home Ec Style Show at Moravia Community School moves from Friday April 13 to Thursday April 26 at 7 30 p m due to Moravia hosting the District Small Group Music Contest on Saturday April 14. Mark your calendar with the new date.

Moravia

Engaged wedding vows set for April 20 in Moravia

Camilla Prater daughter of Merle and the late Mrs Prater of Moravia and Thomas D Williamson son of Dale Williamson of Hayward California will speak vows on April 20. Miss Prater a 1971 Moravia High School graduate attended Midwestern School of Evangelism Ottumwa and works at Union Carbide Centerville. Williamson a 1968 Lexington High School graduate and Midwestern Evangelism student works at Giant Food Mount Pleasant.

Camilla Prater Merle Prater Moravia Thomas D. Williamson Dale Williamson Hayward California Miss Prater Moravia High School Midwestern School of Evangelism Ottumwa Union Carbide Centerville Lexington High School Lexington Nebra Giant Food Store Mount Pleasant

Mrs Bessie Foster 84 Dies in Corydon

Mrs. Bessie Foster age 84 died Tuesday January 16 1973 at Wayne County hospital Corydon Funeral services set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday January 18 at Miller Wehrle Funeral Home burial in Haynes cemetery with sister Mrs Flo Hiner listed among survivors

Bessie Foster Corydon Wayne County Hospital Flo Hiner Miller-Wehrle Haynes Cemetery

Farmers Meeting to Discuss Corn Seed Varieties

The adult farmers meeting will cover selecting corn seed varieties. A Pioneer Seed representative from Des Moines will lead the session. It occurs Monday evening January 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vo Ag room at the high school. Community members interested may attend.

Pioneer Des Moines Vo. Ag

Funeral gratitude note from Callen and Broshar families

The families thank friends for kindness after their mother and grandmother's death. Special appreciation goes to Rev. Woodin and Salem Methodist Church for providing lunch. Sincerely, Clair Callen Nela Callen Yvonne Broshar Joyce Callen Dixie Gatrel.

Woodin Salem Methodist Church Clair Nela Callen Yvonne Broshar Joyce Callen Dixie Gatrel

Moravia Rebekahs Install New Lodge Officers

Moravia Rebekah lodge met at the Rebekah Hall Monday afternoon to install officers for the new year. Genevieve Morgan was installed noble grand with Leonard Palmer vice grand Ivan Harsh secretary Harold Burton treasurer Frank Wilson chaplain Raymond Charity warden Harald Hudgens conductor Lula Hiatt outside guardian and Clara Irelan inside guardian. Several appointive offices will be announced later. Frank Wilson district deputy president and his installing team will install Moulton Mystic and Centerville lodges.

Rebekahs Morgan Noble Moravia Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Hall Genevieve Morgan Noble Grand Leonard Palmer Ivan Harsh Harold Burton Frank Wilson Raymond Charity Harald Hudgens Lula Hiatt Guardian Clara Irelan Moulton Mystic Centerville

MISS BLACKMAN TO BE IN INAUGURAL PARADE

Mary Ann Blackman from Des Moines will join the Des Moines Stepperettes in the presidential inauguration parade in Washington DC. The team earned second place in a national event last year and will depart Des Moines by two buses. Mary Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Blackman and granddaughter of Mrs. M. K. Blackman of Moravia.

Miss Blackman Mary Ann Blackman Washington, D.C Des Moines Stepperettes Mary Ann Don Blackman Des Moines M. K. Blackman Moravia

Boosterettes Elect New Moravia Leaders

After a 30 dinner at Salem United Methodist Church Moravia Boosterettes elected Mrs William Burkland president and Mrs Keith Chelsvig vice president Mrs Steve Burger secretary Chelsvig named welcome basket chair with Gladys Harsh assisting retiring president was Mrs Charles Turner

Boosterettes Burkland Salem United Methodist Church Moravia Boosterettes William Burkland Keith Chelsvig Steve Burger Chelsvig Gladys Harsh Charles Turner

J. E. King Retires As Bank President

At the Albia Peoples National Bank annual meeting J E King announced his retirement after 37 years as president. His son James E King was named to replace him, joining the bank 11 years ago as vice president. Deposits grew from 450000 in 1935 to 14600000 last year as plans progressed to expand the bank with a new building and a drive in facility on the Albia corner near the former Ford garage.

J. E. King Peoples National Bank Albia James E. King Albia Bank Moravia King Peoples Bank Ford

Thank-you note from Lee Tadlock to Monroe County Hospital staff

A grateful message from Lee Tadlock thanks friends and relatives for cards visits and calls during hospital stay and after returning home. Special thanks to Dr Avera and the Monroe County Hospital nurses for their kindness.

Card of Thanks for Glen McNair Family

The Family of Glen McNair expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for floral tributes memorial funds to North Bend Church cards and food during their bereavement Special thanks to all who helped in any way

North Bend

Thanking Friends for Flowers and Hospital Support

We thank friends and relatives for flowers cards and visits during our hospital stay. Special thanks to Dr Avera Dr Carlson hospital staff and reverends Uhies Woodin fu ers and to Mr and Mrs Ralph Robinson for their help.

Avera Carlson Uhies Woodin Fu Ralph Robinson

Chariton District 1973 sectional tournament dates set

Chariton district prepares for the 1973 sectional tournament to be held at Centerville on February 10 12 and 13. The event will feature regional teams competing for advancement stage and honors in a multi day meet.

Chariton Centerville

Moravia Farm Service Company Annual Meeting Scheduled

The Moravia Farm Service Company invites all members and customers to a 10:00 am Saturday meeting at Moravia High School. Directors will be elected from Davis and Appanoose counties and Monroe County, with Doug Ochler as speaker. Luncheon and door prizes follow, while 1972 sales rose to 906,819 and assets to 564,640.

Moravia Farm Service Co Moravia High School Appanoose Davis County Monroe County Don Payne Clyde Knapp Kaster Tom Martin Roy Himelick Howard Davis Charles Scott Dean Summers Doug Ochler Spokesman Trio Keith Chelsing

Carl Tisue Named Booster Club President

Carl Tisue was named president of the Moravia Booster Club at a regular meeting Thursday evening. He had previously been named vice president to fill a vacancy. The meeting also elected Keith Chelsing as vice president, Kenneth Condra as secretary, and discussed a proposed low rent housing survey. A moratorium by Washington on housing planning paused local survey plans pending FHA reinstatement. The group met at Salem United Methodist church and discussed a poster contest for Moravia and Rathbun lake.

Carl Tisue Booster Club Moravia Union FHA Gene Cosby Centerville Washington Salem United Methodist Church Rathbun Lake

Hullinger to contest Leon district special election

Arlo Hullinger Democrat of Leon plans a formal contest in the district senate special election held Jan 4. He was defeated by 27 votes to Richard Ramsey Osceola. Hullinger argues uncounted legal votes and counted illegal votes could change the result. The Democratic party urged delaying Ramsey’s seating for full irregularities probe. Ramsey was seated provisionally with 20 days to file a protest.

Arlo Hullinger Leon Hullinger Richard Ramsey Osceola State Democratic Party Senate Ramsey

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting Monday

January meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening at Saundra Perry's home Irene Fowler presided Reports by the secretary treasurer membership chairman and courtesy chairman were given Volunteers to write to our Forgotten Lady are Rena Duff January Mary Oehler February Genevieve Morgan March Loremma Palmer gave an article on legislature During a social hour refreshments of Jello salad Ritz crackers candy and coffee were served by Margaret Brooks and Mrs Perry

American Legion Auxiliary Saundra Perry Irene Fowler Rena Duff Mary Oehler Genevieve Morgan Loremma Palmer Margaret Brooks

Twins Born to Unionville Couple in Putnam Medical Center

Mr and Mrs Ronnie Smith of Unionville announce the birth of twins Saturday evening at Putnam Memorial Medical Center in Ottumwa. A son named Paul and a daughter Donna Lee welcome three sisters. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Unionville and Mr ENW Furnish of Ottumwa. Further, Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan of Ottumwa report a son born January 4 with grandparents listed as Gene E Young and Joe E Morgan. Ottumwa area relatives Callen and Signa Young also noted.

Ronnie Smith Unionville Putnam Paul Donna Lee Paul Smith Union A4 Enw Furnish, Mo Joe Morgan Ottumwe Gene E. Young Joe E. Morgan A. C Callen Signa Young Ottumwa

Moravia Schools Supt Wells Reports On District Tax Plan

Moravia Community Schools superintendent reports on the district tax act and state guidance. At the January board meeting the Board of Education approved the minimum eligibility miles as set by the State Board of Public Instruction.

Supt. Wells Moravia Actul Board of Education State Board of Public Instruction

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