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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1976
Page
3
Little to no rain stalls ongoing work on the rural water system intake. Foreman Forrest Van Benthuysen and Walter Bul guide crews as a dragline and heavy equipment operate amid weather delays and halted construction activities.
The Mohawk girls beat Lamotti 69 to 66 with Kandi Kaster scoring 29 and Sheri Kaster 24 as the Mohawkettes claim a hard fought win. Theresa Cortesio led rebounding with 13 and 2 steals, while Carold Johnson and Peg McBride added key boards. Boys dropped a tight game, Jeff McDanel led with 17, Stuart McDanel 15, as Mohawks fall to 0-12, 0-10 in conference.
Moravia girls defeated Moulton Udell 63 41 in the junior varsity game led by Sheri Hinote with 25 points and seven rebounds. In the varsity contest Moravia beat Eagiettes 65 3 paced by Kandi Easter with 30 points and Candy Marlin with 14. Peg McBride, Jill McDanel and Sheri Wilson contributed key rebounds and defense as both teams showed strong play. The boys and girls varsity face Wayne of Corydon Friday.
On Thursday the Mohawk varsity girls defeated Melcher-Dallas 64 to 5 while the Mohawk boys lost 22 to 48. Earlier the Mohawks split with Eddyville with the Mohawks losing 44 to 49 and the Mohawkettes prevailing 45 to 53.
Music mothers group will meet Wednesday at 7 45 p.m. in the high school. Representatives from two companies will display flag swingers uniforms. All mothers of music pupils are invited to attend.
Moravia United announces Grace United Methodist and Salem Methodist churches will hold Sunday services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am with church school at Grace and Salem. 11:00 am worship at Salem. Men’s breakfast 6:30 am and Bible study for all men. Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible study. Thursday junior choir 3:45 pm. Sunday evening Bible study and singing at Salem 7:30 pm. Two churches voted last Sunday to buy the Rex house for a day.
Reverend Donald Whitehead leads September worship at Keohtm United Methodist Church 9:30 a.m. in Romans series on victory over sin. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. United Methodist Women meet Thursday January 29 at 1:90 p.m. Bring your Bible.
Events listed include teen Bible quizzing at 3:45 to 6:00 p.m. at the parsonage, a 7:30 p.m. Teen Bible session, cottage prayer meetings, a monthly missionary meeting, a 2:00 p.m. prayer and fasting service, and a 6:30 p.m. Fellowship of the Concerned gathering. The Kirksville Bible School Trio is also slated to sing. Telephone contact 724-3648 for transportation.
Mrs Andy Mosley entertained the Progressive Club at her home on Tuesday evening January 27. Guest Mrs Jay Oehler attended. Two tables of bridge were in play with prizes to Verva McD andiel Broshar. The door prize went to Genevieve Monga. Delicious refreshments followed by the hostess.
Moravia announces honor roll for the second nine weeks with seniors Mary Bruce Dee Celtrain Dennis Condra Sam Fisher Julie Haver Paula Hopking Jane Martin Marty Masaman Hil McDane Stuart McBanes Chris McDonough Brenda Hoffman Douglas Moore Alan Paris Cathy Wilson Marcia Wilson juniors Sallie Avera Michele Brown Lori Clark Theresa Cortesio Gheila DuVall Marlene Jeff McDanel Pam Murphy Peggy Pettibone Janine Mobingon Harold Rowley Tim Seals Devana Tybaugh Jeff Walker Nancy Wright Jane Zajec Judy Zajec sophomores Gary Coltrain Michael Corteglo Susan Ewing Becky Faber Sandra Fenton Lona Gladfelder Sherri Hinot Teresa Hopkins Jeff Hull Brenda Kelley Michael Kloffman Lori Massman John McDanel Lori McKinley Susan Spencer Alan Tisue Janet Tisue Clay Abledhake Craig Vance Penny Walker Renee Woodward friends Jules Bettis Eugene Fry Hetty Hopkins Becky Hopkins Jena Meine Suzanne Moore Karlena Paris Marlena Paris Susan Raymie Bonnie Robinson Robin Tarbell Myre Turner eighth grade Annette Avera Andy Burkland Lori Hom Danita Hoffman Barbara Kellay Michele Koffmas Brian Luse Jeanne Massmnian Susan Matkovich Scott McCoy Jaren Tubaugh Forest VanBenthuysen Annette Van Darin Rhonda Woodward seventh grade Darryl Fry Jimmy Kapter Cindy Lockman Karen Mikels Tim Penfield Brad McElderry Jane Zuntz
Readable items list multiple school events across Jan and Feb including basketball games venues and times. Notable entries include Wayne here 6 30 UNI Band Trip Jan 31 9 00 am Mel cher Dallas here Feb 4 1 45 Music Mothers Feb 5 7 38 Board meeting J V B G Seymour there and Seymour here 6 30 Feb 6.
Dee Coltrain daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean Coltrain is chosen as one of 1 883 State of Iowa Scholars from 4 150 applications. The achievement follows an objective test measuring English math science and social studies. Dee plans nurse education after high school graduation.
Janice Sime of Moravia has been promoted to Continuing Professional Education Coordinator for the Town Society of Certified Public Accountants. She will oversee a wide education program for over 1000 Iowa members, coordinating more than 40 seminars and programs next year.
Monroe County Hospital Auxiliary schedules a one o clock luncheon on Tuesday Feb 9 in the hospital dining room. All members and friends are urged to attend and lend table service.
In Monroe County Hospital Albia Mrs Carl Black entered for treatment Tuesday. Mrs Bill Lockman is a patient with a blood clot in her leg. Mrs Acres on her back at Monroe County Hospital Sunday.
Ms. and Mrs. Derrill McDanel of Cedar Rapids welcome daughter Lisa born Sunday January 25 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bud McDanel of Moravia and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Tipton of Swish.
Betty Jane Mishter and James I. McDonald were united in marriage Jan 2 at St. Francis Church Mystic in a private ceremony conducted by Father Albert Fey. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. John Kastens. A 100 guest reception followed at Charlies Rathbun. The couple resides on their Rathbun farm after a southern wedding trip.
Selem and Grace UMW units met January 21 at Grace Church with 35 ladies. Lois Mason and Lucille Carter led devotions and program on Prayer and Self-Denial for Lent. The group discussed offerings for worldwide and U S missions, a mission letter from Liberia was read, and preparations for the Fowler Mission Storehouse outreach were noted. Hostesses served cookies, tea, and coffee after a business meeting and craft activity.
Moravia's Sally Martin plays with Iowa Wesleyan's girls team as their second-highest scorer and a top defender. Through six games she is 29 of 70 from the field, 9 of 13 at the line, averaging 7.5 rebounds. The Wesleyan Tigers started slow, winning an early game with Monmouth College, and host Graceland College Saturday afternoon.
Athlete promoters will meet at 7:30 p.m. February 2 at the high school to discuss the summer program. Anyone interested in little girls softball, little league and Babe Ruth should attend. Alan Tisye spent Friday night through Sunday visiting Gary Tisue at Graceland College in Lamon.
Paul Benell and his wife Anne operate Corner Cafe in Moravia. He was seriously injured Friday when a truck rolled forward while he was under it repairing a clutch. Paramedics found him after about 10 minutes, and he was taken to Albia hospital then Des Moines Veterans hospital, remaining in intensive care with tests planned for further injuries.
James D. Argo of Freeport Illinois received the Freeport Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator Award on January 22. He has taught in the Freeport school system since 1873, is married to Jane Hamblin, and they have a daughter Ellen in first grade. his parents are Mr and Mrs Guy Argo of Moravia.
The E I C club met Thursday after a nook with Mrs. Aleafa Hiatt. Two tables of rock were played for prizes won by Genevieve Morgan and Fern Hudgens. Ellen Paxston won the door prize. Birthday songs for Pearl Woodward and refreshments followed a cake snack coffee service.
Moravia adult farmer class will hold its weekly meeting Monday night February 2 at 7 00 p m. Our cattle focus includes mineral needs and plans to attend with a friend. Refreshments will follow the gathering.
I thank everyone who sent cards plants and visited me in the hospital. Thanks to the Raymies for the fruit basket the kids enjoyed it. Special thanks to the Douglas Durst club for the sunshine basket Mrs Clell E McDane.
A grateful message thanks all who sent cards and visited during the hospital stay. Special appreciation goes to D. R. Uhles for visits, and to Dr. Avera and the nurses, Cecil Matherry.
The Ground Hog Supper is set for Monday February 2 at Salem United Methodist Church. Serving begins at 5 30 p m featuring sausage pan cakes pie and coffee.
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