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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1975

Page

4

Moravia JV Edged In OT At S.E. Warren

Moravia JV boys recovered to force overtime but fell 28-24 to Warren after a 14-12 halftime lead. Bets Kasier led Moravia with 10 points while Randy McDonough 5 and Mark Hall 4. Warren’s boys also won 8-4. Moravia junior high girls beat Seymour 39-22. Moravia JV girls won 26-21 at Warren with Susan Whitehead scoring 43.

Moravia Rit Warren Jan. Sth Warren Betis Kasier Randy McDonough Mark Hall Ben Jaren Tubaugh Larry Clark Karlena Paris Robin Tarbell Seymour Dennis Kaster F. VanBenthuysen Mark Hall Daren Tubaugh Bobby Klampe Moravi

JV Girls Beat Seymour In Local Junior High Tilt

Local junior high girls defeated Seymour 39 to 22 with quarters 8 5 12 9 24 18. Susan White led with 21 points, Shirley Johnson 13, Marlena Paris 4, Bennie Robinson 1, while Bonnie Robinson 4, Susan Raymie 4, Becky McBride 8, Kaerlena Paris 4, Annette Avera 2. Team record stands 3 wins and 4 losses. The girls B team won 4 to 0 over Seymour with Susan McBride and Diana Chapman tallying 2 each.

Seymour Sli Susan White Shirley Johnson Marlena Paris Bennie Robinson Bonnie Robinson Susan Raymie Becky, McBride Kaerlena Paris Annette Avera Susan McBride Diana Chapman Sar Aoe Tener

Sewing Session At Albia Feb 20 Plans Spring Wardrobe

After a hard winter residents can boost spirits by sewing. A free February 20 session in Albia invites everyone to learn about making clothes and reviewing knit fabrics with guidance from the Monroe County pension Office.

Albia Monroe County Pension Office

Local residents suffer falls and hospital visitations

Relph McDonough entered Ottumwa Hospital in room 309 for last for therapy on his back. Mrs Garnet Brain fell Friday morning and broke her right wrist. Mrs Gertrude Johnson fell while going to the mailbox Friday morning and broke her right wrist.

Relph McDonough Ottumwa Hospital

Birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Fred Scott

Mgr and Mrs Fred Scott of rural Moravia are the proud parents of a baby girl born January 27 at 9 00 am in Bloomfield hospital. The newborn weighed 8 pounds.

Mgr Fred Scott Moravia Bloomfield Hospital

Athletic Promoters to Discuss Summer Plans

Mo ravia Athletic Promoters will hold a February meeting at 7 30 p m in the high school. Topics include sewer and water line for new restrooms, Little Girls Softball, fund raising, and support for school athletics. Officers will be elected for the coming year. attendance of concerned residents is urged.

Moravia Little Girls

Unionville Auxiliary Meeting Report January Session

The American Legion Auxiliary of Wil-Rog-Mor Post 407 Unionville met January 22 at 1 30 pm with seven members present. President Janet Martin led pledge, readings and minutes. Edith Hull read the president's message and notes of thanks were shared. Minnie Moffitt's 88th birthday was announced and 4-H girls will assist with the March of Dimes drive. Refreshments followed.

Unionville American Legion Auxiliary Wil-Rog-Mor Janet Martin America Edith Hull Letha Hinote Minnie Moffitt Ruth Alexander Eunice Smith

Cloverleaf Club Meets at Fenton Home in January Gathering

The Cloverleaf Club gathered Wednesday January 22 at the home of Ethel and Dwight Fenton with unusually large attendance for a cooperative dinner and visiting. Secret pals gave gifts to Janice Moore and Lucy Laws, and a six month Sowegian subscription was sent to Fern Penfield of Golden Age Manor, a charter member. Attendees included Roy and Ernestine Argo, Dewayne and Mabel Moore, Mildred Tarbell, Margaret Tarbell, Edith Callen, Paul and Phyllis Dicks, Bill and Janice Moore and Jamie, Elbert and Vera Moore, John Jones, Steve Young, John and Lucy Laws, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fenton, Mrs. Sales and Jeanette, Dwight and Ethel Fenton. The next meeting is set for February 19 with Lucy Laws.

Cloverleaf Club Fenton Ethel Dwight Fenton Janice ‘Moore Lucy Laws Phyllis Dicks Sowegian Fern Penfield Golden Age Manor Ernestine Argo Edith Callen Roy Dewayne Mabel Moore Mildred Tarbell Margaret Tarbell Paul Bill Janice Moore Jamie Elbert Vera Moore John Jones Steve Young John Earl Fenton Sales Jeanette Dwight Ethel Fenton

Centerville to Host Conestoga Scout Show

Centerville will host the Conestoga Wagon District Boy Scout and Cub Scout Show for a second year. The 1975 theme is Be Prepared for Life Be Safe Benefit Show. The event is set for March 15 in the multi purpose building at Centerville Campus of Indian Hills Community College with Phil Harvetine as Show Chairman and a committee including Don Meyer Bob Alexander John Arnold Richard Park Jim Cool Bill Parkis Ron Hamlin Jerry Derby and Jerry Dehoney. Scouts from across the district are expected to participate.

Centerville Centervile Indian Hills Community College Phil Harvetine Don Meyer Bob Alexander John Arnold Richard Park Jim Cool

Social Roundup from Kirksville and Des Moines Guests

Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter visited Kirksville for dinner at Blaines with students from the local college. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Lockman Vicky Cindy and others from Des Moines Unionville Centerville and local residents. Afternoon callers Mindy Gan McDanel Tory Huff and Jason called before all joined supper at the Lockman home. Monday evening Mike Amossan called on Mr and Mrs Chris Bogert.

Loyd Carter Kirksville Blaines Rick Goughnour Bill Lockman Vicky Cindy Dave Cruickshank Des Moines John Rumans Unionville Rick Logan Centerville Mre Gan McDanel Mindy Tory Huff Jason Lockman Mike Amossan Chris Bogert Mondey

Darrell Cooper Hospitalized in Missouri

Derrell FE. Cooper of rural Mo ravia entered the Veterans' Hospital at Columbia on January 17. He is undergoing tests and treatment there.

Darrell Cooper Missouri Derrell FE. Cooper Moravia Veterans’ Hospital Columbia, Mo

Mother of Janet Fox Dies in Des Moines

Emma Hayward 89 died January 24 1975 at Northwest Hospital Des Moines Born August 6 1885 Hebburn England She married John T Hayward May 2 1911 in Appanoose County He died May 11 1957 Survived by four daughters two sons 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Funeral services were January 27 at Westover Funeral Home Des Moines burial Oakland Cemetery Centerville She lived in Woodward Des Moines Marshalltown Moravia Adel Manor Nursing Home and Adel before death.

Janet Fox Des Moines Emma Hayward Northwest Hospital John G Margaret Nelson Hebburn England John T. Hayward Appanoose County Robert Donald Clyde Hayward John Salem Ore Joe Marian) Harvey Marshalltown Art Janet) Fox Moravia Fred Margaret) Schwabe New Brighton Minn Howard Catherine) Rehbein West Des Moines Emma Woodward Fox Adel Manor Adel Gospel Chapel Centerville Westover Funeral Home Oakland Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Emma Hayward’s Family

Art and Janet Fox ton and Joan and family Bob and Jane Ann and family express gratitude for the thoughtfulness shown during illness and death of their mother Mrs. Emma Hayward. They will long be remembered.

Art Emma Hayward Janet Foxton Joan Bob Jane Ann

Honor Roll Lists By Grade Based On Second Week

Honor roll for the second week lists students by grade level. Seventh graders include Avera Burkland Dulaney Hoffman Kelley Lane Massman Massman McCoy Paris Tubaugh VanBenthuysen VanDorin. Eighth graders Bettis Fry Kelderman Moore Raymie Tarbell Turner Spencer. Freshmen Coltrain Ewall Ewing Faber Gladfelder Hinote Johnson Kelderman Kelley Massman Palmer Spencer Tisue Tisue Ublenhake Walter Whitehead Wulff. Sophomores Avera Brown Burkland Clark DuVall Ew ing Heartley Herman Horn Kaster Kelderman Massman McDanel Mitchel Murphy Palmer Pettibone Robinson Rowley Seale Tubaugh Wright Zajec Zajec. Juniors Caltrain Condra Fisher Haver Hopkins Martin Massman McCloud McDanel McDonough Mitchell Moore Wilson. Seniors Armstrong Ballanger Boyer Faber Fick Herman Herman Horn Johnson McClurg McBanes McDane Shelquist Uhrenhake Walker Whicker Wilson Zintz.

Annette Avera Andrew Burkland Aiesha Dulaney Danita Hoffman Barbara Kelley Brian Lane Jeanne Massman Susan Matkovich Scott McCoy Malinda Paris Jaren Tubaugh Forrest VanBenthuysen Annette VanDorin Julig Bettis Eugene Fry Debra Kelderman Suzanne Moore Susan Raymie Robin Tarbell Myra Turner Gary Coltrain Elizabeth Ewall Susan Ewing Rebecca Faber Lena Gladfelder Sherri Hinote Brenda Johnson Bonnie Kelderman Brenda Kelley Lori Massman Naomi Palmer Susan Spencer Alan Tisue Janet Tisue Clay Ublenhake Marchelle Walter Randy Whitehead Brent Wulff Sallie Avera Michele Brown Paula Burkland Lori Clark Sheila DuVall Marlene Ewing Rick Heartley Henry Herman Vickie Horn Kandi Kaster Dwight Kelderman Eddy Massman Jeff McDanel Bob Mitchel Pam Murphy Ruth Palmer Peggy Pettibone Janice Robinson Harold Rowley Tim Seale Devana Tubaugh Nancy Wright Jane Zajec Judy Zajec Dee Caltrain Dennis Condra Sam Fisher Julie Haver Paula Hopkins Jane Martin Marty Massman Gary McCloud Stuart McDanel Chris McDonough Brenda Mitchell Douglas Moore Richard Wilson Nanci Armstrong Jerald Ballanger Rick Boyer Nadine Faber Mark Fick Chris Herman Daniel Herman Rebecca Horn Karen Johnson Martin McClurg David McBanes Jeff McDane Marilyn Shelquist Jess Uhrenhake Brent Walker Christy Whicker Daniel Wilson Regina Wilson Laura Zintz

School Calendar Busy January to February Events

School calendar lists Adult Education on January 29 and February 6 with Stocks Bonds and Investments, basketball games for Corydon Melcher-Dallas E Warren Seymour Mormon Trail and Eddyville prep, plus Athletic Promoters Board Meeting February 6 at 6 00 pm and Bus Driver Meeting February 7 at 8 45 am. Local junior varsity B and G basketball events occur across multiple dates with times noted.

Wayne Corydon Melcher-Dallas SE. Warren Eddyville Jr E. Warren Seymour Jr Seymour Mormon Trail

Salem Ground Hog Supper Set for Saturday

Salem United Methodist church hosts a ground hog supper on Saturday February 1 with serving starting at 5 30 p m. The menu includes sausage pancakes pie and coffee for attendees.

Salem United Methodist Church

Betty Crocker Award To Marilyn Shelquist

Marilyn Shelquist daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Shelquist has been named Moravia Community 1974 75 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow by competing with other seniors in the written knowledge and attitude examination on Dec 3 She is now eligible for state and national honors and will receive a specially designed award from General Mills sponsor of the annual educational scholarship program State Family Leaders of Tomorrow receive a 1500 college scholarship while state second place winners receive a 500 grant The state winner also earns for his or her school a 20 volume reference work The Annals of America from Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation In the spring state winners and their faculty advisors will be guests of General Mills on an expense paid educational tour including Washington DC and Williamsburg VA A special event of the tour is the All American Family Leader of Tomorrow whose scholarship will be increased to 5000 Second third and fourth place winners will receive scholarship increases to 4000 3000 and 2000 respectively

Marilyn Shelquist Ivan Shelquist Moravia Betty Crocker Marilyn General Mills, Inc Annala of America Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation General Mills Washington D.C Williamsburg

Blakesburg Couple AnnounceEngagement of Karla Wilson

Engaged Karla Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Wilson of Blakesburg to John Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Roberts of Bloomfield A March wedding planned Miss Wilson is a senior at Davis County High School and her fiance is a 1974 graduate of the same school He is employed by Monsanto in Muscatine

Herbert Wilson Blakesburg Karla John Roberts Ralph Roberts Bloomfield

Genevieve Morgan Hosts ET.C. Club Meeting

The ETC Club met at Genevieve Morgan’s home for an afternoon of rook. Fern Hudgens won the door prize and also earned a prize with Ellen Paxston. The hostess served a dessert, crackers and coffee.

E.T.C. Club Genevieve Morgan Rook Fern Hudgens Ellen Paxston

Davis descendant wed in Des Moines ceremony

Ralph B. Davis of Newton and former Moravia resident is noted as grandfather of the groom Eugene Scully of rural Prole and KopIa Lane wed in Des Moines on Sunday December 22.

KopIa Lane Eugene Scully Des Moines Ralph B. Davis Newton Moravia Rural Prole

Senior Citizens Meals Menu Brief

Senior citizens meals listed for February include Monday February 3 sliced beef on biscuit scalloped tomatoes salad and dessert. Wednesday February 5 hamburger with sandy potato salad scalloped greens dessert. Friday February 7 scalloped potatoes with meat green beans salad and dessert.

Gospel Singing at Grace Methodist Church Sunday Night

Don Kaster and Dan Ex line family lead a gospel singing program at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace Methodist Church in Moravia. Kaster, a former Moravia resident and Moravia High School graduate, is the son of the late Forrest and Ora Kaster.

Don Kaster Dan Exline Grace Methodist Church Moravia Forrest Kaster Ora Kaster

Moravia United Methodist Parish Winter Church Calendar

Moravia United Methodist Parish notes a winter schedule with worship at Grace and Salem, Sunday School times, and events including Junior Choir, Confirmation Class, guest speaker Dale Williams, Grace Salem Family Night, Senior Choir, Men's Breakfast, Rebecca Circle, and Councils on Ministries meetings through February 5.

Dale Williams Ottumwa Grace-Salem Don Kaster Exline Rebecca Circle Grace and Salem Councils On

Salem United Methodist Event Highlights And Notices

Kenneth Condra serves as Sunday School Superintendent. Finance Committee meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Ground Hog Supper scheduled Saturday beginning 5 30 p.m. Salem Grace Family Nights at 6 00 p.m. Don Kaster and Exline Family to perform. Bible Study Prayer Meeting Sunday 6 30 p.m. Salem and Grace Councils on Ministries meeting 7 30 p.m. next week.

Salem United Methodist Kenneth Condra Dale Williams Ottumwa Salem-Grace Family Grace Church Don Kaster Exline Salem and Grace Councils On Ministries

Charec of the pres prems meets Sunday schedule

Sunday events include 10:00 am Sunday School and Bible Study Hour, 11:00 am Morning Service, 2:30 pm shut ins, 6:45 pm N Y P S, 7:30 pm Evangelistic Service. Midweek Missionary Meeting on Feb 5 and prayer service Feb 6. Youth events Feb 14 to 16 led by Dick Kettels. Transportation line 7243649. Jesus is victorious over death quote.

Frank Woodward N.Y Rose Mary Smith Bob and Natalie Hiatt Opal Longley Gospel Hour Barbara Ables Bill Woodward Angel's Cafe Dick Kettels Jesus

Teenium United Methodist Church Service and Meeting Schedule

Rev L B Deedrick leads worship at 9 30 in the morning with 10 30 church school. United Methodist Women meet at the church on Thursday January 30 at 1 30 pm for Call to Prayer and Self Denial Day and to collect offerings.

Teenium United Methodist L. B. Deedrick Donald Whitehead U.M.W

Progressive Club Hosts Supper Party on Jan 25

Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter hosted the Progressive Club members and husbands Saturday evening January 25 at a cooperative supper. Door prizes were won by Mary Ward Ver vy a McDorough Norman Ward and Paul Broshar.

Loyd Carter Progressive Club Mary Ward Vervya McDorough Norman Ward Paul Broshar

Music Mothers Cancel February Meeting

There will be no Music Mothers meeting during February.

Music Mothers

Little League Meeting Set After Athletic Promoters

All persons interested in the boys Little League for the coming summer will attend a meeting immediately following the Athletic Promoters on Monday February 3. Election of officers will be conducted and plans for the summer will be discussed.

Boys Little League

Moravia Girls Hammer Lamoni In Double Overtime 83-71

Moravia Mohawkettes avenge an earlier double overtime loss by defeating Lamoni 83 71 on their home floor. Molly VanBenthuysen led with 50 points, while Kandi Kaster 23 and Candy Marlin 5 Sheri Kaster 5 added key late baskets as Lamoni struggled on offense. In the boys game Lamoni edged Moravia 56 32 as Stuart McDanes led with 13 points.

Moravia Lamoni Mohawkettes Molly VanBenthuysen Kandi Sheri Kaster Candy Marlin Sheri Candy Molly Kandi Kaster Jean Foster Lisa Clark Peggy McBride Becky Horn Horn Mohawks Lamont Stuart McDanes Lynn Paris Jeff C. McDanel Jeff L. McDanel Brent Walker

Jay Wilsons Enjoy England and Paris Tour

Mr and Mrs Jay Wilson traveled from Ottumwa to Chicago then on a sightseeing tour in England and Paris with the Morton Builders Group. They spent a week visiting Windsor Palace and the Paris sights including a night club tour before returning home Friday.

Jay

Gourmet Cooking class offered by Moravia School

The Homemaking Department at Moravia Community School announces a Gourmet Cooking class. The first meeting is February 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Home Economics room. A weekly evening schedule will be discussed at the first meeting. Interested individuals may call 724-3241.

Moravia Community School Moravia

Mohawkettes overpower Moulton 101 70 in girls basketball

MHS Varsity girls erased a 26 17 first quarter deficit to post a 101 70 win over Moulton with Molly VanBenthuysen scoring 63 points. Kandi Kaster added 31 and Lisa Clark led in defense with 8 rebounds and 10 steals. JV side won 47 37 as Janet Tisue led with 16.

Moulton Mohawkettes Molly VanBenthuysen Kandi Kaster Candy Marlin Sherri Kaster Lisa Clark Rebecca Hornhad Peggy McBride Sheri Wilson L. J McDanel Moulton Girls MHS Girls Janet Tisue Sheila DuVall Sherri Hinote Marge Cortesio Lori Clark Carol Johnson Theresa Cortesio John McDanel Becky Easter Paula Hopkins Brenda Johnson Renee Woodward

Moravia Rebekahs Meet Monday Evening

Moravia Rebekahs met Monday evening with Mrs Helen Lou Burton presiding noble grand. Reports on sick and visiting committees were given and a card was signed for Mary Walker. The president's message and Home report were read and committees for the year were appointed. Two officers were installed, and social hour featured jello salad crackers cookies and coffee.

Moravia Rebekahs Helen Lou Burton Noble Grand Mary Walker Burton Genevieve Morgan Thomas Wylie Katherine Charity Lula Hiatt Leonard Palmer

Fall Festival Meeting Planned for January 30

Community Building hosts a Fall Festival planning meeting on Thursday at 7 30 pm. All interested residents are invited to help plan next year's festival, announced by Earl Rowley.

Earl Rowley

Tadlock Golden Wedding Anniversary to Be Noted

Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock of Moravia will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb 5 1975. No observance is planned. They celebrated last Aug 4 in Moravia with children and most families present, excluding Mr and Mrs Joe Tadlock and family. They now reside in Moravia after farming in Monroe and Appanoose counties.

Mrs. Grant Tadlock Grant Tadlock Moravia Joe Tadlock Whittier Calif Grant Owen Tadlock Helen Treme Shull Ter Pirenis A. E. Shull R. G. Nye Lee Tadlock Neal Burton Washington Carroll Steinbeck Rubio Monroe Appanoose County Carl Imogenie) Tisue Basil Tadlock Fairfield Larry Tadlock Rockland Irene) Brooks Airg David Orier Norfolk

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JV Boys S.E.W Salem Ground Et.c The Grace Grace United Methodist Jerry Boblenz Charec D. R. Uhies Rebekahs
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