Career Night Here at Moravia High School Feb 3
Albia Blakesburg Moulton Udell and Moravia high schools host a Career Night at Moravia Community High School Monday February 3 from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Juniors and seniors may explore vocations with industry talks. Keynote speaker is Appanoose County Attorney Marvin Colton. Local employers include American Institute of Business, J C Penney, John Deere Ottumwa Works, Maytag, Union Carbide and others.
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Albia
Blakesburg
Moulton-Udell
Moravia
Moravia Community High School
Marvin Colton
Appanoose County
American Institute of Business
Armed Services
Burlington School of Nursing
Chamberlain Civil Service Iowa Southern Utilities
Towa Tech
Towa Telephone
Local Boys Visit In Phillipines
Word was received here that two Moravia boys visited each other far from home. Richard Calhoun serves on the USS New Jersey and Alan Clark on the USS Galveston, both in the Navy, with their ships docked at Sonic Bay in the Philippines. They met aboard their respective vessels during the docking period.
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Richard Calhoun
Alan Clark
Calhoun
New Jersey
Clark
Galveston
Navy
Sonic Bay
Phillipines
Richard Doud Promoted in Vietnam Service
Richard E. Doud, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Doud of Moravia, receives promotion to Specialist Four in Vietnam. He serves as a cannoneer with the 2 9th Artillery Battalion, attached to the 4th Infantry Division. A 1965 Moravia High School graduate, he also graduated Centerville Community College in 1967 and attended the University of Iowa before enlistment.
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Richard E. Doud
Kenneth E. Doud
Moravia
Vietnam
4Th Infantry
Doud
Moravia High School
Centerville Community College
University of Iowa
Service and Address Updates From Local Servicemen
Ralph Milleman of New Jersey is promoted to gun captain aboard the USS New Jersey and shares his new address at FPO San Francisco. Gary Simmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Simmons, leaves Monday for induction. PFC Thomas C. Hersey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hersey, has returned home on 30 day leave from Vietnam. Dean Stocker’s address lists Pvt El Ciuntis D. Stovker US 4032048 Co. D Ltd Bn 2nd BOL Bde and Platoon Fort Polk Louisiana.
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Ralph Milleman
New Jersey
W. R. Milleman
FPO
San Francisco
Calif
Gary Simmons
Mrs
Floyd Simmons
Thomas C. Hersey
Thomas Hersey
Vietnam
Dean Stocker
Pvt
el Ciuntis
D. Stovker
Co. D, Ltd Bn
Fort Polk
Moravia Mohawks win consolation in Bluegrass tourney
Moravia Mohawks defeated Seymour 46 to 45 in consolation play at the new Graceland College gym in Lamont. Low scoring affair clouded by lighting. Wayne Tisue led Moravia with 12 rebounds and Gary Tisue added 8.
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Moravia Mohawks
Seymour Boys
Graceland College
Lamont
Seymour
Moravia
Wayne Tisue
Gary Tisue
Interesting Program At S C A Meeting
Braving icy roads, attendees of the School Community Association meeting on Monday Jan 27 enjoyed a fine program. Gary Letchford played Grand Concerto with Valera Guthrey accompanying. Mark Uhienhake spoke on Guns and Gun Safety, answering questions about conservation and safety. Coach Reno led a girls basketball drill session with Q A. Mrs Gary Charity presided. minutes read by secretary Bill Moore. Attendance award went to the eighth grade. Cochairs for February are Jay Wilson, Guy Argo.
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School Community Association
Gary Letchford
Valera Guthrey
Mark Uhienhake
Appanoose
Monroe
Car Reno
Gary Charity
SCA
Bill Moore
Donald Bolin
James Wilson
Jay Wilson
Guy Argo
Local News: Hospital Patient Returns Home and Community Events
Raymond Ashby, discharged from Monroe County hospital, returns home to recuperate. Ground Hog supper at Salem United Methodist church set for Monday evening Feb 3 with serving at 5 30. Dinner hosts Mr and Mrs Steve Burger Rodney and Keily for Harold Burton's birthday. Guests C C Coulson, Joyce McDonough, Janice McDonough, and Don Johnston visited Max McDonough's home from Kansas City.
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Raymond Ashby
Monroe County Hospital
Salem United Methoist
Steve Burger
Rodney
Keily
Harold Burton
C. C. Coulson
Joyce
Janice McDonough
Don Johnston
Kansas City
Max McDonough
Gratitude Note From Hospital Patient Lewis Rouse
Lewis Rouse thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards visits and support during his hospital stay. He expresses special appreciation for Dr Don Ore lup hospital staff Geyer Lewis ambulance Albia Moravia ministers and Hilton Ladies Circle for their kindness and the potted plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Orelup
Geyer-Lewis Ambulance
Albia and Moravia
Hilton Ladies Circle
Tam
Lewis Rouse
Community thanks for kindness after hospital stay
Walda Tomlin and family express heartfelt gratitude for the kindness of friends neighbors and all who offered food cards flowers and support during hospitalization and after returning home Special thanks are given to Rev Woodin Rev Deedrick Dr Avera the Gurses of Monroe Co hospital and to Joan Durner for handling affairs at the office May God bless you all
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Woodin
Deedrick
Avera
Gurses
Monroe Co. Hospital
Joan Durner
Walda Tomlin
Unionville CO E S Installs Officers in special meeting
Unionville CO E S held a January installation for Carmel Chapter No 126. Installing Matron Mildred Bond presided, with LaVera Riegel as Installing Marshal Eva Starks Organist and Goldie Hunt Chaplain. Retiring Worthy Matron Olive Eaton and Worthy Patron Dwight Harrington honored with candlelight ceremony and gifts.
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LaVerna Riegel
Adan
Dorothy Purdum
Ruth
Grace Batterson
Martha
Elyona Hopkins
Electa
Stirley Lanman
Warder
Goldie Hunt
Temple
Eva Winger
Ottumwa
Boys Lose One To Melcher Dallas In Semi Final
Moravia Mohawks fell 63 to 59 to Melcher Dallas in the Bluegrass conference tournament semi final. Top rebounders were Gary Tisue with 11 Rod Purdum 9 and Chuck Moore 7. Moravia totals show 25 9 20 59 while Melcher Dallas posted 43 Moravia totals.
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Aioravia Mohawks
Melcher Dallas
Mohawks
Gary Tisue
Rod Purdum
Chuck Moore
Moravia
Purdum
Woodward
Moore Ve
Q. Tisue
Wieesseyens
Grinstead
W. Tisue
Burial Here Sunday for Jay Massman Massman obituary notes long life of Centerville resident
Jay Massman 77 died Friday night at St Joseph hospital Centerville from a heart attack Born February 1 1896 north of Melrose son of John and Clara Brandon Massman Married Fern Free September 30 1915 Survived by widow two daughters Christine Pierce Oak Lawn IL Violet Vickrey Cedar Rapids IA two sons Richard Center Point IA Paul Newton IA five grandchildren five great grandchildren two brothers Leo Bozeman MT Al John Russell WA He was a WWI veteran member of the American Legion and Centerville Fire Department Services were held Sunday at 2 30 PM at Centerville with Rev Donald G Fox officiating Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery Moravia
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Say Massman
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Melrose
John
Clara Brandon Massman
Fern Free
Sconium
Massmans
Iconijum
American Legion
Christine Pierce
Oaklawn
Violet Vickrey
Cedar Rapids
Richard
Center Point
Paul
Newton
Leo
Bozemans, al
Russell
Donald G. Fox
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia
Florida sunshine and church pancake supper noted
Mrs Verda Atgo and Mrs Bell enjoy Sarasota Florida sun and g rigs while missing Iowa snow. Salem United Methodist church Ground Hog pancake supper set for Monday evening February 3. Mr M A Perry returned Tuesday from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Mo where he had been a patient for several weeks.
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Verda Atgo
Bell
Florida
Sarasota
Iowa
Salem United Methodist Church
M. A. Perry
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Marcia Thompson Named to Ames Dean's List
Miss Marcia Thompson daughter of Mrs Wayne Thompson of Moravia Route 2 is a mathematics student at Iowa State University of Ames. She earned dean's list honors for fall quarter by maintaining a 3.5 GPA with at least 15 credits.
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Marcia Thompson
Ames
Marcia ¥. Thompson
Wayne Thompson
Moravia
Iowa State University of Ames
Salem United Methodist Church Services and Schedule
Salem and Moravia area United Methodist churches post a schedule of worship services Sunday school times, evening services, midweek Bible study and prayer meetings, and notes on upcoming events and commissions. Names of pastors and supts appear alongside service times and church school hours.
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Salem United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Carl Tisue
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Daedrick
F. Whitehead
Salem
Moravia
W.S.C.S
Firet Christian Church Lost Fowler Superintendent
Firet Christian Church reports the loss of Fowler, the superintendent. Sunday School and Communion services were held at 9 40 p m. Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon with Birdie Main.
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Fowler
Aid
Birdie Main
Wolf Bagged Tuesday Near George Lain Farm
Mrs. George Curtis reports wolf hunting success in North Bend area Tuesday afternoon near George Lains. Dale Jones of near Plane and Verle Jones of Promise City helped bag wolves amid many hunters as wolf numbers appear higher this year. Several farmers report sheep killed or injured by wolves.
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George Curtis
North Bend
George Lains
Dale Jones
Near Plane
Verle Jones
Promise City
Moarmal
Birthday Dinner Ambushed by Snow Storm in Newton
Mrs Veron McAnineh and her niece Mary Argo Miller planned a joint birthday dinner in Newton for Verna and Mary. Heavy snow prevented guests from traveling, leaving a sparse gathering including Pearl Kelsey and several McAninch, Argo, Muse, and Thompson households.
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Veron McAnineh
Mary Argo Miller
Newton
Verna
Mary
Miller’s
Pearl Kelsey
Heanp
John McAninch
Jim McAninen
Blood drive at Centerville draws 434 donors
Appanoose County blood collection in Centerville over Monday and Tuesday drew 434 donors. Lee Benz chaired the Moravia community drive, with many volunteers waiting in line Monday evening, reflecting a highly gratifying response though Moravia participation exact figures remain uncertain.
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Appanoose County
Centerville
Lee Benz
Moravia
Evering
Engagement of Janice McDonough and Donald Johnston in Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Max McDonough announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Virginia of Kansas City Missouri to Donald Johnston son of Mr and Mrs J W Johnston of Clearmont Missouri The couple attended business college in Kansas City Don is a 1962 graduate of West Nodaway High School and works at Mercantile Bank and Trust Co Janice graduated 1965 from Moravia Community High School and works at Greater Kansas City Area Safety Council An August wedding is planned
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Max McDonough
Janice Virginia
Kansas City
Donald Johnston
J. Ww. "Johnston
Clearmont
Rebekahs to Install at Mystic February 10
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs Harold Hudgens presiding as noble grand in Miss Helen Lou Stocker’s absence. The regular order of business included practice for the installing team and presentation of the traveling emblem at Mystic on February 10. Social hour featured salad Ritz crackers candies and coffee served by Mrs Harold Hudgens and Mrs Leonard Palmer.
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Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Harold Hudgens
Helen Lou Stocker
Mystic
Leonard Palmer
Fresh Sophomore Mohawks Triumph At Seymour
Moravia High School freshmen and sophomores edged Seymour 48 46 after trailing 18 10 at first and 30 21 at half. Donald Argo starred on defense for Moravia as coach Lou Walker guided the Young Mohawks to their fourth straight win in a tight late game.
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MHS
Little Mohawks
Seymour
Mohawks
Donald Argo
Moravia
Lou Walker
Hiatt
McDanel
Randy Scott
Otsons Torres
Woodin
Harrington
Martin - Cee de FE
Moravia Totsis
Seymour Tutais
Moravia Junior High Sweeps Seymour in Two Games
Moravia Junior High defeated Seymour in two games here Saturday. Girls won 37 to 23 with Janiece Tubaugh 20 and Diana Martin 6 leading scoring. Boys won 46 to 25 paced by David Allen 20 and Tim Morrison 10. Next game is Saturday at 9 4 against Mystic Junior High at home.
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Moravia
Seymour
Janiece Tubaugh
Diana Martin
Sharon Thomas
Sally Martin
Sally Whitehead
David Allen
Tim Morrison
Stanley Wright
Dennie Bolin
Steve Steenhoek
Seymour Boys
Mystic Junior High
Moravia Students Join South Central Honor Band
Three Moravia high school musicians Sara Hersey Lou Ellen Rowley and Dixie Davis earned spots in the South Central Town Bandmasters Association Honor Band, a 2701-student ensemble from about 70 Iowa schools, rehearsing in Des Moines and performing at KRNT theatre. Separately Coulson Burton Insurance changes hands with Lee Benz taking ownership effective February 1.
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Moravia High School
Dixie Davis
Sara Hersey
Lou Ellen Rowley
Iowa
Ray DeVilbiss
South Dakota State University
Gary Letchford
Drake University
Des Moines
KRNT
Moravia
Moravia Mohawks top Leon for 11th win of season
Moravia Mohawks improved to 11-4 with a 78-40 victory over Leon Tuesday night at home. Coach Lou Walker used the bench late as nine players scored and Gary Tisue led rebounds with 44. Leon previously beat Moravia by one point earlier this season.
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Moravia Mohawks
Leon
Lou Walker
Mohawks
Walker
Gary Tisue
Rod Purdum
Wayne Tisue
Moravia
Purdum
Woodward
Moore
Tisuei
Self
Tisue
Hiatt
Johnson
McDanel O
Prater
MHS Mohawkettes
MHS
Claudia Miller
Linda Hiatt
Dianne Rogers
Linda Self
Jan Moore
Lamont
Progressive Club Meets With Loyd Carters
Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter entertained the Progressive club and their husbands at a seven o clock buffet supper Thursday evening January 23 Prizes at pitch went to Norman Ward and Ralph McDonough bridge prizes went to Mrs Theo Milter and Mrs Ralph McDonough
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Progressive Clus
Loyd
Thanking all for pates and prayers during hospital stay
Mrs Ray Avera expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards flowers visits and calls while a patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albis special thanks extend to the host nursing staff and the ministers visits for their care and prayers
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Monroe County
Albis
Ray Avera
Thanking Friends and Clergy After Hospital Stay
Raymund Ashby expresses gratitude for cards letters and flowers received during his illness. He thanks Rev Deédrick and Rev Woodin for visits and prayers while he was a patient at Moore County Hospital in Albia.
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Deédrick
Rev
Woodin
Moaree County Hospital
Albia
Moravia Loses Eleventh Day Of School
Moravia districts face a sixth state wide ice spell as freezing rain creates icy roads during school hours. Superintendent Fenton says exact make up time is unclear and a state ruling is forthcoming. If feasible, classes may resume Saturday to recover lost days.
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Moravia
Fenton
State Department of Public Instruction
Kasteres to observe 60th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs E H Kaster of Afton will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on February 1 with no formal observance. They ask for cards and letters from friends and relatives. The Kasters are former Moravia residents now in Afton, with son Leo Kaster publisher of a local newspaper and daughter Leona Kaster Petznick running an office supplies firm in Creston.
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Kasters
E. H. Kaster
Afton
Moravia
Leo Kaster
Leona Kaster Petznick
Creston
Athletic Promoters to Meet January 29 at High School
The Athletic Promoters Association will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday evening January 29 at 7 30 at the high school. Election of officers for the promoters and for the Little League will take place. All interested are urged to attend.
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Athetic Promoters Association
Band Mothers Club Meeting Set at High School
Band Mothers club gathers Wednesday February 5 at 1 30 p m at the high school. Members are urged to bring extra salt and pepper shakers.
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Band Mothers
Band Mothers Club
Mrs Paul Spencer Admitted to Mourte County Hospital
Mrs Paul Spencer was admitted to Mourte County hospital on Tuesday as a pneumonia patient.
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Paul Spencer
Albia Hospital
Mourte County Hospital
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Richard Doud
MHS Boys
S.C.A
Unionville Co.e.s
Jay Massman
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Commission On Missions
Janet Dowd
School of Missions
Karl Tuttle
Koinonia Group
Wesley Chapel
Frank Heckman
Fairview Church
Ruby Long
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Firet_ Christian Church
George Lain Farm
Rebekahs
Soph
Lee Benz Boys Insurance Agency of
Coulson-Burton
Coulson and Burton Insurance Agency
Benz Insurance Agency
Cecil Coulson
C. M. McFatridge
McFatridge & Coulson Agency
Chet Broshar
Coulson
Benz
Burton
Richard Burton
Waycross
Georgia
MHL
Raymund Ashby
Mo Tight
Robert Pons
W.M
Guilds
Jima
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