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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1974

Page

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All Stars Named For Moravia Little League 1974

Moravia Little League announces its 1974 All Star squad chosen July 1. Selected players include Dennis Kaster Larry Clark Forrest VanBenthuysen James Klampe Barry Hinote Jaren Tubaugh Jim Woodin Bill Pettibone Mark Vance and more. First game set for July 16 at 6 30 pm against Appanoose Co All Stars at Albia diamond with winner advancing to face Monroe Co All Stars.

Moravia Moravia Little League Appanoose Co. All Stars Albia Monroe Co. All Stars Dennis Kaster Larry Clark Forrest VanBenthuysen James Klampe Barry Hinote VanDorin Impr. Astros Jaren Tubaugh Jim Woodin Bill Pettibone Mark Vance Service Lakers Mark Daren Tubaugh Richard Stocker Scott McCoy Sam Beaird Jerry Wilson

Moravia Faces Appanoose In Local Little League Tourney

Moravia meets Appanoose County on Tuesday July 16 in Albia as the Moravia area hosts a week long Little League tournament. The field schedule lists Davis County versus Lucas County in Bloomfield on Monday, with subsequent games in Albia and Knoxville through Friday featuring winners advancing to later matchups and a three game Friday slate.

Moravia Appanoose County Albia Davis County Lucas County Bloomfield Appanose County Knoxville Monroe County

Rural Fire Control Plans Announced by Valley Agency Chair

Vern Vogel, chairman of the Chariton Valley Regional Services fire protection committee, announced an application for federal funds from the Farmers Home Administration under the rural development act. The four county agency includes Appanoose, Lucas, Monroe, and Wayne with joint boards and local governments.

Vern Vogel Chair Valley Regional Services Ency Vogel Farmers Home Administration Rural Development Act Chariton Valley Regional Services Agency Boards of Supervisors Appanoose Lucas Monroe Wayne Counties We Services Agency Economic Development Administration

Celebrate the 4th at Unionville weekend parade

Unionville marks Independence Day with a nine o clock parade at 10 am on Thursday. Events include afternoon games, a home talent show in the evening, a prize drawing, and a free square dance to close the celebration.

wynVille

Thank you note after funeral and hospital stay

Hazel Kaster thanks helpers for support after James Kaster funeral. She expresses gratitude for hospital cards and mentions ambulance driver Daryle Grimm who transported her to Iowa City and back home.

James Kaster Towa City Daryle Grimm Iowa City Hazel Kaster

Team 1 Wins Two Games In Girls Softball League

In Friday June 26 play Team 1 defeated Team 4 17 to 8 with R Mullins and S Whitehead on the mound and Marla Cox catching. Team 4's Teri Moore pitched and Paula Helmick caught, scoring 8 on 4 hits. Standings show Team 1 leading with 5 wins, 2 losses. Team 3 4-2. Team 4 2-4. Team 2 2-5.

R. Mullins S. Whitehead Marla Cox Rosalie Mullins Susan Raymie Susan Whitehead Donna Wilson Lorie Horn Teri Moore Paula Helmick Sheela Schneider Marlena Paris Team Becky McBride

Moravia School Board Set for Monday Evening Meeting

The Moravia school board will hold a regular meeting Monday evening July 8 at 8 o clock to close out the past fiscal year. Superintendent Nielson says interviews continue for remaining vacancies with David Carter contracted to lead the Vocational Agriculture program and a high school principal offered a contract. Girls coach with social studies and Homemaking instructors are still needed, along with an instructor to replace Mr. Carter in mechanics and shop duties.

Moravia Nielson David Carter Carter

Udell Alumni Banquet Set for Saturday Evening

Udell alumni and friends will gather at the Centerville community center on Saturday July 6 at 6 30 p m for a banquet. All alumni are urged to attend.

UDELL Centerville

Town Council to Meet One Week Later

Mayor Keith Chelsing announces the regular July town council meeting will occur Thursday evening July 11, postponing the July 4 session. The prior meeting was held in the evening of July 4.

Keith Chelsing

Taylorettes 4-H Achievement Show Tuesday

The Taylorettes 4-H club will hold their achievement show at Moravia Community Center on Tuesday July 9 at 3 30 pm. Guests are welcome.

Taylorettes Moravia Community Center

Davis Reunion Set for July 4 at Moravia Community Building

The Davis reunion will be held Thursday July 4 at 12 noon in the Moravia community building. Many relatives from out of state will attend and the Davis family invites friends and neighbors to call in the afternoon.

Davis Moravia

Local social notes and travel near Ames and Oskaloosa

Warren and John Lofgren of Ankeny visited Mildred Smith through Monday while reflecting on recent tornado damage to their home. Numerous relatives and friends from Fenton, Las Vegas, Oskaloosa, Cheyenne, and Ames joined gatherings, weddings, and a Lake Rathbun picnic, with multiple overnight visits and birthday celebrations.

Hansens Andrew Sanchez Mark Michelle Las Vegas Nevada Guy Argo Verda Argo Oskaloosa Max Argo Carie Matt Rex Vess Hiatt Charles Argo Karen Eric Leland Brain Gertrude Brain Garmet Brain Cheyenne Wyo Augusta Margaret McClurg Norman Velma Johnson Ames Nancy Jane Jones Bob Petterson Lyle Jones Steven Harvey Hiatt Orion Effie Hiatt Scott Galva Lee Hiatt Byron Roy Matherly Ruby Summers Albia Lake Rathbun Beayneta Jagerson Davenport Mary Main Beauneta Jagerson Barbara Hart Jerry O'bair Ronnie Martin and Lenny Crane Bill Bartis Jerold Gillaspie Wayne Gillaspie Gary Jodie Gillaspie Julie Russell Grace Housley Roy Moffatt Harold Housley McGregor Tex Robert C. Gladfelder Larry Wamego Kan Kenneth Gladfelder Robert Charles Gladfelder Gene Gladfelder Diane Dale Cox Bryan Marla Kevin Joan Larry Gladfelder Jess Gladfelder

Moravia United Methodist Parish Summer Schedule

The Moravia United Methodist Parish posts a summer schedule led by Rev. Wallace Palmer with 8:30 a.m. Grace service 9:30 a.m. school and 10:30 a.m. Salem worship, plus a 6:30 p.m. communion at both churches and a Moravia park family picnic. Jerry Boblenz and Dave Harris announce midweek Bible study, men’s breakfast, and women’s meeting on July 10.

Moravia United Methodist Parish Wallace Palmer Grace Salem Bath Moravia Grace United Methodist Jerry Boblenz Salem United Methodist Dave Harris Salem United Methodist Women Meeting

Church of Nazarene schedules July events and meeting

The Church of Nazarene lists Sunday July 7 activities including Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Frank Woodward is Superintendent. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. shut-ins. 6:45 p.m. N.Y.P.S. and 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service followed by nominating committee meeting. Annual Church Meeting July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Fasting July 11 at noon. Transport line 724-3649. The Bible is the rock on which this Republic rests. Andrew Jackson.

Church of Nazarene D. R. Uhley Frank Woodward N.Y.P.S Rose Mary Smith Nancy Klampe Opal Longley Edna Horn Andrew Jackson

Teenium United Methodist Church Announces Farewell and Fellowship

The notice invites worship at 9:30 a.m. on September 9 with a 10:30 a.m. church school and a 7 p.m. Sunday service on July 7. A farewell for the Wayne Christy family and a reception for Rev and Mrs Deed rick follow, with homemade ice cream and drinks provided. Those not bringing ice cream should bring cookies cake or pie.

Teenium United Methodist B. Dosdrick Donald Whitehead Wayne Christy Deedrick

Moravia Cook Attends Iowa State School Food Course

Mrs Lois Kelley Moravia Community school food service cook attended a week long course at Iowa State University Ames with 46 attendees from Iowa districts. Topics covered menu planning food prep work schedules storage equipment and quantities. She earned a certificate for satisfactory completion as part of a three course series sponsored by University Institutional Management Department and Iowa Department of Public Instruction School Food Services Section.

Lois Kelley Moravia Iowa State University Ames Iowa Institutional Management Department University School Food Services Section Iowa Department of Public Instruction

Local Families Vacation Visits and Reunions Readied

A column lists families and relatives visiting Rathbun Lake and nearby areas. Jonn Wilson, Neal Law, and Nester Law of Sycamore plus Joann Wilson joined relatives. Younker family from Emmetsburg visited with the Deans Easters and Wilsons. Nell Rousseau of Lovilla spent a week with Odle Clark. James Wilson and Mil ton Ang visited the Ray E Kelburg family in Burlington New Jersey with war buddies. The Mearl Walter family plans a reunion at the Rathbun Dare dedication site today. Rita Gosselin of Connecticut Marsha Benjamin and Dallas Charity of Englewood Marilyn Danesh and many Brooklyn relatives visited.

Jonn Wilson Neal Nester Law Sycamore Rathbun Lake Joann Wilson Walt Younker Beth Steven Rhonda Emmetsburg Frank Wilson Nell Rousseau Lovilla Odle Clark James Wilson Milton Ruth Ang Ray E. Kelburg Burlington N.J Mearl Walter Rita Gosselin Connecticut Marsha Benjamin

Class of 1950 Meeting at Moravia Park Shelter

A meeting of the 1950 class members will be held July 13 at 8:00 PM in the Moravia Park shelter house. The purpose is to plan the 25th reunion.

Suly Park Moravia Park

Moravia Girls Hit 8-7 With Season Record Progress

Moravia high school softball beat Seymour 13-9 Monday with Sheri Kaster on the mound and 6 walks, 7th inning surge, while losing 11-7 to Mormon Trail Tuesday as Moravia committed 8 errors. Kandi Easter, Julia McDanel lead 9 hits total, with McDanel homering and Spenser homering advance. Moravia sits 8-7. schedule ahead includes Melcher Friday and a Monday game against Mouston Udell.

Moravia Seymour Mormon Trail Sheri Kaster Strickouts MHS Lisa Clark Robin Spencer Sherri Easter Kandi Easter Julia McDanel Melcher Mouston-Udell Lamoni

Moravia Boys Suffer Week Of Losses In Baseball

Moravia baseball went 0-4 in the past week as the Moravia squad dropped to 7-9 overall and 7-2 in the Bluegrass conference. Key games include a 5-3 loss to Pella Christian with Jeff McDanel and Rod Woodward leading Moravia at the plate, a 13-4 defeat by Ottumwa Babe Ruth, and a 18-9 setback to Mormon Trail.

Wella Christian Moravia Boys Ron Woodward Moravia Alan Tisue Jeff C. McDanel Stuart McDanel Rod Woodward Pella Christian Ottumwa Ruth Dave McDanel Jeff L. McDanel Seymour Brent Walker Kevin McDonnald Mormon Trail

Local visit notes from Albia and Centerville

A social notes column records Jess Gladfelder entering Albia hospital for treatment and a flurry of weekend and weekly visits by relatives and friends from Loveland Davenport Albia Centerville and nearby towns. It notes travel to Ottumwa and Iowa City for care and mentions a mint bus schedule stopping at several towns on July dates.

Carol Jean Paxston Loveland Colo Marjorie Paxston Norris O'Conner Shelia Frank O'Conner Carl Boyer Rickie Milo Walker Earl White Harley Sulser Marion Paxston Wilma W Bill Barnes Albia Virgil Johnson Albia Manor Fine Stocker Harold Hawk Goodyear Ottumwa Hospital Ottumwa Manor Virgil Kuster Iowa City Minnia Shoemaker Clyde McGee Centerville John Main Cil Tones Annandale Nissanz Minn Pine Lake Eldora Mint Maravia Ruthbun Iconium Clark ‘Dale

Salem reunion held at Moravia Park

The 18th Salem Reunion was held Sunday June 30 at Moravia Park with 23 attending. Rev Palmer blessed the meal and Leonard Wilson, the president, led the meeting. Annie Wilson was elected secretary treasurer and reminiscences and poems followed among attendees from Moravia and nearby towns. Rememberances were noted for three members who had died since the last gathering.

Salem Moravia Park Palmer Leonard Wilson Salem Church D. W. Snender Wilda Wilson Shepard Nell Rousseau Exile Fenton Annie Wilson Earl Fenton Plano Seymour Francis Pulver Runnels Haley Scott Lewis Rouse Albia Hazel Burns Centerville Forrest Sutcliffe Lovilia Duane Ruth Ellen Anita Harry Woodward Frank Wilson Jo Anne Wilson Ted Wilson Moravia Ida Mangle Jennie DeHaas

Rites For Mrs Jacobs Held Friday

Mrs Della Mae Jacobs 57 of Route 2 Moravia died suddenly June 26 at the farm home born November 16 1917 married to Farrest Jacobs November 31 1944 survived by husband four sons Richard Ronald Raymond and Russell Jacobs all Cedar Rapids and one son Vergent? no, Russell Marion three others a granddaughter and sister Betty Fisher Solon Funeral Friday June 28 Turner Funeral Home Rev Olen Adams officiating burial Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery

Lakers Rally Past Colts In Tight Little League Clash

Farm Service Lakers edge Quality Builder Colts 8 7 in a late comeback. Daren Tubaugh and Scott McCoy starred on the mound for the Lakers while Dennis Kaster held the line for the Colts. Barry Hinote's defensive gem helped spur the rally.

Lakers Farm Service Quality Builder Colts Daren Tubaugh Scott McCoy Mark Hall Jerry Wilson Colts Dennis Kaster Laker Tim Penfield Larry Clark Barry Hinote Farm Service Lakers van Dorin Imps Astros Astro Kevin Cox Greg McCoy Dareo Tubaugh Bill Pettibone

Rural Water Plans Advance As Signups Loom

Ralph Goode, chairman of Rathbun Regional Water Assn, said those signed up by July 10 can expect water service in late 1975. Bids for distribution mains and storage facilities to be advertised by September 1, 1974 with awards by October 17, 1974 and six weeks later for additional service lines.

Ralph Goode Rathbun Committee On Farmers Home Administration Water Association Regional Services Agency The Rural Water Association Department of Environmental Quality State Department of Health Farmera Home Administration Iowa State Department of Environmental Quality Goode

State Park to Close July 15th

Honey Creek State Park will close to all road use Monday July 15 for a road surfacing project. Crews will shape and pave about five miles of interior roads with hot asphalt, beginning with the ramp to park entrance, and expect to reopen the first road as work continues for about 10 weeks. Camping usage has risen sharply this spring, while fishing remains near normal with good crappie catches from existing fish.

Honey Creek State Park Joe Murphy Murphy Honey Creek The Conservation Commission

Appreciation Note From Davis County Hospital Patient

A gratitude message from Marjorie Paxson thanking relatives and friends for cards flowers gifts visits and prayers while in the hospital. Special thanks are given to Estel and Reta for their care during the first two weeks at home.

Albia Hospital Avera Kenneth Gladfelder Davis County Hospital Estel Reta Marjorie Paxson

Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay In Iowa City

The writer expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for flowers cards and letters received during a hospital stay in Iowa City They announce return to University Hospital on the 4th floor Wednesday July 3 and invite further contact from well wishers.

Iowa City University Hospital

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