Rathbun Lake Association hires development program director
Rathbun Lake Association named Ken Snyder executive director with funding through a SIEDA grant. The University of Iowa graduate will liaison with state and federal agencies on the Resort Lodge Complex and fish hatchery, aid Corps of Engineers planning, and help develop Honey Creek State Park projects and Goose stocking. The group emphasizes growth while preserving lake quality amid large regional economic potential.
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Rathbun Lake
Robert K. Beck
Rathbun Lake Association
Ken Snyder
SIEDA
Snyder
University of Iowa
Farm Bureau
RLA
R.la. Ike
Nebraska
California
Minnesota
R.la
Penninsula
Beck
Rathbun
Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
Iowa Conservation Commission
Honey Creek State Park
Commission
R.L.A
The
Lake Association
Strunk Family Hosts Visit For Mrs Merle and Guests
Mr and Mrs Russell Strunk hosted Mrs Merle for a weekend visit at home Saturday. Additional Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Jerry Main and family and Mr and Mrs Merritt bringing brief social greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Strunk
Merle
Doris Main
Jerry Main
Mrs. Merritt
Moravis Jr High Teams Fall Short at Southeast Warren
The Moravis junior high girls suffer a 28 to 1 loss in A game to Southeast Warren. Lori Horn leads B game with 4 points as Warren edges Moravis 8-6. Boys drop third straight in A game 34 to 26. Darrin Tubaugh scores 8 and Mark Halil 6 with rebounds. Team records stand at girls 4-2 and boys 3-3, next game at Seymour Saturday Jan 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barb Kelley
Rose Mullins
Warren
Lori Horn
Susan McBride
Rhonda Woodward
Malinda Paris
Jane
Danette Roghler
Sheila
Rine- F
Eed Baste
Darrin Tubaugh
Mark Halil
Alan Elderry
Seymour
State for C8 Clus Meevs at Clifford Burgers
Those attending Mes, Ivan Harsh, Mr. and Mrs John Harrington, Mr. and Mrs Bob Vase, Ai Power, Mr. and Mrs Arch Burkholder, Bir and Mr Herbert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Burgers
Ciferd Rae
Mes
Ivan Harsh
John Harrington
Bob
Vase
Ai Power
Arch Burkholder
Bir
Herb
Taylorette 4 H Meeting Sparks Local Interest
A small-town 4-H gathering drew Burk Pettibons residents to discuss community improvements. Members showcased projects and exchanged ideas with neighbors, signaling growing youth engagement in local service.
Fisher Family Mention At Alba Event
Mentions Mrs Ralph Fisher of Alba and a note about a wet Sty manger going to the Bill Robinson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Fisher
Alba
Wet Sty Manger
Bill Robinson
Legion Auxiliary Meets with Lovemma Palmer
January 19 meeting at Lovemma Palmer’s home with twenty one members present. Genevieve Morgan reported membership total 64 with a goal of 63. Courtesy notes sent to Kathryn Sharp Hazel Cooper. Birthday card to Bertha Lan. Des Moines mid year conference report read. List of Mitchelville needs: comics games puzzles Elmer glue glitter sequins jewelry scarves purses strawflowers. Next meeting February 16 at Garnet Brain’s. Refreshments served by Hazel Cooper Gertrude Johnson Genevieve Morgan Louemma Palmer.
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Legion Auxiliary
Lovemma
Palmer the
Palmer
Genevieve Morgan
Kathryn Sharp
Hazel Cooper
Bertha Lathen
Birdie Main
Gertrude Johnson
Betty VanDorin
Des Moines
Mitchelville
Garnets
Louemma Palmer
Wesley Chapel UAW Meets at Virgil Dooley Home
Members of Wesley Chapel UMW gathered at the Virgil Dooley home on Thursday January 16 for their first meeting of the year A co op dinner was enjoyed with husbands as guests Flora Hiatt presided Roll call noted 13 members present New year books were distributed prepared by Flora Hiatt and vice president Juanita Dooley Helen Price led the program emphasizing sharing views and conserving resources Edith Hiatt read from Amos Pledge cards were collected Golda Hiatt oversaw flower fund Presentations named several attendees including Kenneth Hiatt Daniels and Hoover A February meeting is planned for Doris Beblenz on February 29.
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Wesley Chapel
UAW
Virgil Dooley
Wesley Chapel U.M.W
Flora Hiatt
Juanita Dooley
Helen Price
U.e
Jess
Edith Hiatt
Amos
Golda Hiatt
Kenneth Hiatt
Kenneth Daniels
Ernest Hiatt
Bob
Jo Hoover
Eva Tock
Doris Beblenz
Edith Braty Hosts North Bend Ladies Aid
The North Bend Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon with president Edith leading. A poem opened the meeting and Deloris presented a Life of Dale Evans lesson. Members listed include Mary, Josephine, Joyce, Ruth, Sharon, Donna, Meg, Daphne, Deloris, Jar, Tale. Next meeting with Donna on February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Braty
North Bend Ladies Aid
Edith
Donna
Mary
Josephine
Joyce
Deloris
Daphne
Sharon
Meg
Jar
Tale
Ruth
Dale Evans
Domne
Capeul
Leola
Local Social Visits And Hospital Note From Center Rex
Mr and Mrs Ira Robb of Seymour called at Johnie Whicker s home Sunday afternoon. Mrs Guy Vincent and Gayla spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs James Closter at Charlton. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Cloyed of Des Moines spent Sunday at the Ruby Cloyed home. Mrs Elsie Adams is a patient at St Joseph hospital in Center Rex Angel was a Sunday supper guest at the Bill Robinson home. Marve Lockman visited Tuesday afternoon with Bill Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Robb
Seymour
Johnie Whicker
Guy Vincent
Gayla
James Closter
Chariton
Wilbur Cloyed
Des Moines
Ruby Cloyed
Elsie Adams
St. Joseph Hospital
Center
Rex Angel
Bill Robinson
Marve Lockman
Hoover Elected Head of Boosters at Moravia Club
Rev. Bob Hoover was elected president of the Moravia Booster Club with Guy Argo as vice president and Jack Lee as secretary treasurer at a January meeting held Thursday night at Salem United Methodist Church. Retiring officers Elmer Gidel and Ivan Harsh were noted along with Gary Charity stepping down. After dinner, the Hoovers presented slides from Africa and discussed current conditions and turmoil there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hoover
Guy Argo
Jack Lee
Moravia
Feunt United Church Service and Events Notice
Rev L Heldrick and Pastor Donald Witshead invite worship at 5 30 am with a sermon on Romans chapter six and a call to study to overcome sin. 10 30 am Sunday School and UMW meet at the church. Bi Centennial Thought urges revival of the Spirit in lives and churches. Thursday January 29 at 1 30 pm. Bring your Bible and a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
U.M.W
Tan
Week of Prayer and Evangelistic Services at Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene announces a week of prayer and evangelistic events led by Pastor R Uhies. Activities include daily evening services at 7 30 p m on January 23 and 29 prayer meetings noon prayer and fasting on January 29 6 30 p m fellowship of the concerned, junior Bible quizzing, teen quizzing, and a Ki ville Bible School trio visiting January 31 to February 1. Transportation offered by call 724-3649.
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Church of the Nazarene
R. Uhies
N.Y
Rose Mary Smith
Opal Longley
Fellowship of the Concerned
Klempe
RSS
Kiville Bible School
Bud Robinson
Moravia United Methodist Church Activities Update
Moravia United Methodist Pariah and Grace United Methodist pastors lead services at Grace and Salem. Sunday worship at 9:00 and 11:00, Sunday School at Grace, Youth Fellowship at Salem, and midpoint activities including Men's breakfast, Bible Study, Junior Choir, and Singspiration. Rev Dale Williams to preach and conduct conferences on potential Rex house parsonage purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Bobleng
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
Grace
Salem
Dale Williams
Ottumwa
Garden Club Meeting at Janet Fox Home
The Moravia Garden club will convene at Mrs Janet Fox home on Wednesday January 28 at 1 30 p m.
Jane Martin Named Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow
Jane Martin of Moravia Community School won the 1975-76 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow contest by excelling in a December 2 exam. She earns a certificate from General Mills and becomes eligible for state and national honors. State winners receive a $1,500 college scholarship and Congress of Britannica books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Martin
Moravia Community School
Betty Crocker
Jane
General Mills
Annals of America
Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corporation
Washington, D.C
Christmas party notes for So and Sew Club gathering
Margaret Van Zante hosted the So and Sew Club at her home for December activities. Bud McDanel was the guest of honor at the Christmas supper, with Marilyn and Doris Wilson winning mystery box games. Prizes were awarded for other games, Bingo continued, and refreshments including chocolate walnut cake and coffee were served to Ruth Wilson, Pearl Woodward, Ben French, Jesse Turner, Doris Wilson, Lois Mason, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret van Zante
Bud McDanel
Marilyn
Doris Wilson
Marilyn McDanel
Ruth Wilson
Pearl Woodward
Ben French
Jesse Turner
Lois Mason
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society Meets
The Chariton River Missionary Society held a regular church basement meeting on Tuesday afternoon January 13. The group sang Sunshine in the Soul to start, Janice Moore led devotions, and scripture from Proverbs preceded prayer. Elma Davison gave the special Mama s Bank Account in Heaven, and roll call cited a Bible verse with forgive. Attendees included Mariel Moore Isa Sulser Janice Moore Elma Davison and Jamie Moore with Psalm 19 14 as closing verse. Afternoon included rolling bandages to fill White Cross quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Chariton River Missionary Society
Janice Moore
Elma Davison
Mama
Mariel Moore
Isa Sulser
Jamie Moore
Pealm
White Cross
School Calendar Prominent January and February Events
January events include B and G basketball schedules for SV Melcher Dallas Lamont Sey mour Eddy ville and Moul ton Udell with game times mostly 6:30. Dates list SLCA Carydan Jan 26 and UNI Band Trip plus wrestling at Leon. February notes Athletic Promoters and Adult Farmers events on Feb 2.
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Ques
Moulton-Udell
Wayne
Melcher-Darlas
Leon
Mon
Growth and Development Plans Highlight FS Annual Meeting
Moravia Farm Service Co held its 21st annual meeting at Moravia high school with about 350 attendees. President Lawrence Powell announced a slate of directors, noting retirements and new terms, and sales reached 2.38 million for 1975 with projected 1980 sales of 5 million. Main speaker Al Kemnitz shared travel slides, while the group outlined plans for new plants in Mantisei, Davis County, and Monroe County alongside a Moravia office and future fertilizer facilities.
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Moravia Farm Service Co
Moravia High School
Farm Bureau
Lawrence Powell
Appanoose County
V. C. Kaster
Paul McElwain
Davis County
Allen White
Ted Cary
Monroe County
Charles Scott
Duane Wilson
Earl Rowley
Robert Bay
W. C. Easter
Donald Dowd
Bhi Vinzant
Roe Tharp
Ira Hartwick
Forrest Rudd
Walter Gardner, Jr
K. C. Potts
Keith Chelsing
Roy Himelick
Himetick
al Kemnitz
FS Services, Inc
Kemnitz
Moravia
Mantisei
Appanachhe County
Moravia Cardinals Split Wins At Central Decatur
Moravia basketball teams split two games at Central Decatur Leon. Girls won 84 46 led by Kandi Easter 50 points Sheri Kaster 28 points Theresa Cortesio 15 rebounds. Boys fell 75 86 75 as Allen Paris 16 points led Moravia Jeff McDanel 14 Ron Woodward 10 Brian Harrington 9 rebounds. Next game vs Lamont at 6 30 and Melcher Dallas Thursday.
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Moravia
Central Decatur
Leon
Hawkins
Mary Bract
Cardinals
Mohawks
Carey
Chris McDonough
Brian Harrington
Brian
Chris
Jeff Walker
Lamont
Melcher-Dallas
Bob Schrmider
Melches Dallas Take Wins to Friday Night Basketball
The Saints of Meacoer Dallas defeated the Mohawks in Moravia last Friday night 64 60 in a close girls game led by Kandi Easter with 36 points and 3 rebounds. Candy Matlin added 19 points and 5 rebounds. In the boys game Melcher Dallas Saints won 68 48 behind Ron Woodward with 16 points 12 rebounds and Stu art McDanel 12 points 11 rebounds.
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Saints
Meacoer-Dallas
Moravia
Kandi Easter
Candy Matlin
Sheri Kaster
Peg Mee-Bride
Mary Bruce
Theresa Cortesio
Carol Johnson
Melcher- Dallas Saints
Mohawks
Ron Woodward
Stuart McDanel
Jeff McDanel
Chris McDonough
Alan Paris
Alan Tisue
Tim Seals
Dean Johnson
Dennis Easter
Bob Schneider
Homemakers Club Meeting at Delmont Moffitt Home
The Homemakers Club met Sunday evening at the Delmont Moffitt home with no president present. Dollie opened, Daphne read minutes, and roll call listed seven members. Next meeting set for Feb 15 at Ruths with a joke or news item. refreshments served. members thanked for hospital support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Delmont Moffit
Delmont Moffitt
Dollie
Daphne
Ruth
Edith
Deloris
Leola
Mildred
Josephine
Ruth’s
Celebrate Birthdays at Ruby Cloyed Home
On Thursday January 15 Mrs Flo rence Hiner and Mrs Ruby Cloyed marked their shared birthdays at the Ruby Cloyed home. Guests included Mrs Lois Wilson Mrs Sarah Stocker and Mrs Cora Stocker with gifts a vase and red rose. Mary Oehler and Jay Wilson joined in the afternoon. Doris Wilson attended supper and evening company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyed
Florence Hiner
Ruby Cloyed
Ruby
Doris Wilson
Sunday Dinner Guests Span Several Households
Mr and Mrs Gary Charity hosted Sunday dinner with Julie Jayne and Rich ard Mason Michael Mary and Blaik at their home. Mrs Louisa Jones joined Mrs Doris Main and Mrs Merle Gaekle for dinner on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
Richard, Mason
Michael
Mary
Blaik
Harold Mason
Louisa Jones
Doris Main
Merle Gaekle
Adoption of Sheri Lynn Noted with New Sibling Welcome
Wir and Mrs. Dave Harris are the parents of adopted daughter Sheri Lynn. She is welcomed by sister Melissa Ann. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. Ralph Davis and Mrs. Matte Harrig of Centerville, and great grandfather J. E Spencer, Albia. Robin Renee weighs 5 pounds 2 ounces. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ketlee and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Woodside of Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Kelleysbury
Wghter
Robin Renee
Russell Ketlee
Raymond Woodside
Galesburg
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Maruodie Rev. L. & Heldrick
Donald Witshead
United Methodist
Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society
FS Annual Meeting
DR. Czerwinski
S.C.A
Roman Czerwinski
Indian Hills Community College
SCA
Czerwinski
Dallas
Ake
Avera
Morses
Aood
Doris
Newt
Jobnie Whicker
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