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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1973

Page

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Little League All Stars Picked for 1973 Mo ravia Team

The Mo ravia Little League announces the 1973 All Star roster: Randy McDonough Rodney Mikels James Woodin Jaren Tunhaugh Bill Pettibone Robert Klampe Larry Clark Jeff Kelly Forest VanBenthuysen James Klampe Bryan Cox Mark Hall Richard Stocker Daren Tubaugh. First alternate Ronald Wilson second Andrew Burkland. Manager Richard Tubaugh to appoint a coach. Games begin July 16 at Bloomfield Ia against Davis County with winners advancing to July 19 at Bloomfield then finals July 20 at Albia. Players must be 11 or 12 and participate in most games. bring certified birth certificates.

Randy McDonough Rodney Mikels James Woodin Jaren Tunhaugh Bill Pettibone Robert Klampe Larry Clark Jeff Kelly Forest VanBenthuysen James Klampe Bryan Cox Mark Hall Richard Stocker Daren Tubaugh Bloomfield Davis County Monroe Co Lucas Co Albia

Birthday Gatherings Celebrate Milestones in Local Families

Family groups from Van Meter Bettendorf and Carlisle visited Roy Argo's home as they marked birthdays. Ben Jones turned 81 with relatives Wendell and James Murdy Stacy and John Armstrong among attendees. Mrs. Schreiner observed 92 with Beryl Brown hosting. The Argo household hosted Dennis Argo Scott Teri Ann and Russell from Bettendorf while Gerald Argo Melissa and Bryan joined from Carlisle for a weekend visit.

Ben Jones Wendell Murdy James Murdy Stacy John Murdy John Armstrong van Meter Rey Donald Jones Faye Platte Edna Schreiner Beryl Brown Russell Bettendorf Roy, Argo Gerald Argo Melinda and Bryan Carlisle Roy Argo Home

Thank you note to friends after hospital stay Opal Mullins

A brief message from Opal Mullins expresses gratitude to friends for cards and acts of kindness received during a hospital stay. The note notes sincere appreciation and thanks those who offered support during recovery.

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Saddle Club Camp-Out and Fun Show Planned

Moravia Saddle Club hosts a camp-out Saturday evening July 7 at the club arena with a weiner roast. A co-op dinner Sunday at 11:00 accompanies a 1:30 p.m. fun show three miles south on Highway 5 and one mile east of Moravia. Free admission, ribbons, and a 25 cent entry fee per contestant.

Saddle Club Moravia

Family notices and reunions span Monroe County events

Miss Robin Spencer enters Monroe County Hospital Albia Thursday morning. A large group hosted a July 4th birthday dinner for Mrs. Helma Tisue. The Curtis Tomlin home held a Sunday family reunion the first in thirteen years with numerous relatives attending from Altoona Anaheim Palos Verdes Centerville Moravia Storm Lake Sumner Ottumwa and other towns.

Robin Spencer Monroe County Hospital Albia Frank Wilson John Wilson Joann and Neal Sycamore James Wilson Sheri Milton Ruth Ann Paul Wilson Matthew Marla Ray Charity Janet Schneider Robert Misty Sheela Honey Creek Park Raymond Plants Mason City Raylene Maryland Helma Tisue Elec Tisue Bennie Tarbell Jerry Marshall Deborgh van Dorin Kirksville Sylvan’ van Dorin Denny Baughman Seymour Alta Main Centerville Harry Woodward Curtis Tomlin Richard Tomlin Rickey Dave Jeff Altoona Ron Tomlin Julie Scott Kelly Anaheim Calif Bob Tomlin Greg Brad Stacy Charles City Kent Stansberry Kim Palos Verdes Callis Gary Sacco Til Lisa Keri Burdett Cox Nyle Moravia H. R. Harper Storm Lake Carl Tomlin

Mrs. Iva Strunk Succumbs at 83 in Centerville

Mrs. Iva Strunk, 83, lifelong Appanoose County resident, died Thursday at Golden Age Manor Centerville. Born near Unionville in 1885 to Ben and Mary Miller, she married Daniel Strunk in 1905. Survivors: four sons Lazelle Russell Lester Robert. two daughters Eleanor Button Betty Caster. 18 grandchildren. 12 great grandchildren. one sister Ed Tubaugh. Services Saturday 1:30 p.m. Unionville Baptist Church. burial Eaton Cemetery.

Iva Strunk Appanoose County Golden Age Manor Centerville Unionville Ben Mary Clancy Miller Daniel Strunk Miller Baptist Church Moravia Lazelle Russell State Center Lester Robert Moulton Eleanor Button Betty Caster Albia Ed Tubaugh Golden City Unionville Baptist Church Eaton Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Iva Strunk

Family expresses gratitude for flowers, meals, and kindness shown during the recent bereavement of their mother, Mrs. Iva Strunk.

Iva Strunk

Argo Family Picnic Held at Iconium Schoolhouse

The Verda Argo family gathered Sunday for a picnic, rain forcing it to be held at Iconium schoolhouse. Attendees include Verda Argo and many relatives from Oskaloosa Ottumwa Newton Des Moines Bettendorf Carlisle Burlington and other Iowa towns.

Verda Argo Iconium Francis Argo Oskaloosa Charles Burnett Charendon Hills Don Polson Reinbeck Ray Davis Alicia Guy Argo Mo Tavia Francis Miller Sue Newton John Blink Shawn John Grupp Brenda Des Moines Duane Durian Ottumwa Jerry Nicol Carroll Darrell Argo Iowa City Dennis Argo Scott Teri Rus Bettendorf Gerald Argo Melinda and Bryan Carlisle Russell Argo Neela Burlington Wayne Argo Roy Argo Vess Hiatt Theo Miller Thelma McDanel Peart Kelsey Hampton

Ballanger-Fred McBride Nuptials At Grace Tabernacle Centerville

Janice Ballanger and Fred McBride wed at Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church Centerville on June 23 with 250 guests. Pastor Olen Adams officiated a double ring ceremony. attendants, flower girl, and ushers included family from Moravia Centerville and Albia. The bride wore a nylon organza gown and carried a white Cattleya orchid. reception followed in Fellowship Hall with cake and guest service details.

Janice Ballanger Fred McBride Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church Centerville Janice Ann Ballanger Nelson Ballanger Moravia Rt. 2 Wayne McBride Albia Rt Olen Adams Joyce Stufflebeam Junnerville Rita Kirby Moulton Jim Bear Lisa Corbett Murevix Pam Lockman Mobn Gesmad Sherry Henshaw Pride of Jesse Ballanger Jack Jerold Ballanger Johnny Johnson Ted Cochran Jack and Jerald Ballanger Bride Rick Balanger Tim Osteel Groum Floer

Kingdom Builders Elect Officers at Grace UMC

Grace United Methodist church Kingdom Builders class held officer elections and enjoyed a muskmelon and watermelon supper Saturday evening in the park shelter. New officers for the coming year are president Clarence Whitehead vice president Delmar Dowd secretary Carolyn Van Dorin treasurer and assistant Virginia Cloyed.

Kingdom Builders Grace United Methodist Church Clarence Whitehead Delmar Dowd Sec Treas Carolyn van Dorin Virginia Cloyed

Iconium United Methodist Service Announcement

Rev L B Deedrick will lead worship at 9:30 a.m. with a communion service at 10:30 a.m. Donald Whitehead is mentioned in connection to the service.

Iconium United Methodist L. B. Deedrick Donald Whitehead

Moravia Methodist Parish Summer Schedule Highlights

Rev Wallace Palmer leads Moravia church services with 8:30 a.m. worship at Grace and 10:30 a.m. worship at Salem, plus 9:30 a.m. church school at both churches. Salem’s Dave Harris lists Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30 with a July 11 communion, plus 6:30 a.m. men’s breakfast and 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting. Grace’s Ray Hudson notes 8:30 a.m. worship and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with Junior MYF at 8:30 p.m. on July 8.

The Moravia Grace Salem Salem United Methodist Dave Harris Grace United Methodist Ray Hudson

Town Holiness Camp at Vennard College Campus

Church of Nazarene announces Town Holiness Association Camp from Thursday July 5 to Sunday July 8 with Evangelists Rev Gene C Phillips and Rev Chase McPherson. Special singing by Paul Davis family. Sunday school at 11:00 am, morning service 11:00 am, worship 6 45 pm, fellowship 7 30 pm. Evangelistic service Wednesday 7 30 pm annual church meeting July 12 at noon prayer and fasting. Transportation call 724-3649. There’s a difference between goodness and godliness.

Town Holiness Association Vennard College Gene C. Phillips Chase McPherson Paul Davis Frank Woodward N.y.ps Rose Mary Smith

Wesley Chapel UMW Meeting At Mrs Edrie Phillips Home

Wesley Chapel UMW met at Mrs Edrie Phillips home on June 28 with Rev and Mrs Palmer present. Roll call referenced Fathers Day. Davis spoke on home. members shared statements on home. Gulda led Hower fund and Mission Personal Mission lesson. A July family gathering with ice cream was planned.

Wesley Chapel U.M.W Edrie Phillips Commie Balter

Boys Tourney Here Girls At Eddyville

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union summer sectionals open with Moravia facing Chariton Saturday July 21 at Eddyville and Bloomfield meeting Eddyville. Other Eddyville games involve Twin Cedars and Moulton Udell as the event runs July 21 23 and 25. The Moravia boys tournament runs July 16 13 and 20 with a bye advancing to face Twin Cedars or Corydon. Winners join the Truro Interstate 35 winners for a July 23 match at Truro.

Iowa

Moravia Girls Take Consolation in Bloomfield Tourney

Moravia girls finish third in the Bloomfield consolation round, defeating Chariton 18-3 after opening with a 15-5 win over Ft. Madison. They later beat Van Buren 19-11 and fell to Twin Cedars 9-0 before the 18-3 Consolation win.

Moravia Bloomfield Chariton Ft. Madison Girls Mohawkettes Sally Whitehead Sally Martin Fonda Dicks van Buren Girls MHL Clark Kelley Spencer Tubaugh Twin Cedars van Hall Charlton Lisa Clark Bloomfield Girls Eddyville Curt Lantz

Unionville Legion Auxiliary Holds Officers Election

The Wil-Rog-Mor Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary in Unionville Ta held its regular meeting on Wednesday June 27 at 8 PM with Mrs Letha Hinote presiding. Elections were held electing Janet Martin Earth Hull Isevice and Luis Kelley for view with Betty Harrington reward ing secretary and Maybelle Brain historian.

American Legion Auxiliary Unionville Letha Hinote Edith Hall Ottumwa Des Moines Hall Betty Harrington Goldie Hunt Salvelion Army Maybelle Brain Janet Martin Luis Kelley

Stocker Reunion Sought Near Murssis Park

A local notice invites Stocker alumni to a reunion at Murssis Park on Sunday, July 26. Details are incomplete in the fragment, but organizers aim to gather former Stocker students for the event.

Zuon Century Club at Mrs Arlie Wilsons

Century club honors Mrs Arlie Wilson for long service to the Stenuts Reading Club, with members noting her leadership and community work. Event held at the clubhouse, attendance by local residents and officials.

Zuon Century Club Arlie Wilsons

Mrs Raymond Ashby praises Des Moines Mercy Hospital care

Mrs. Raymond Ashby expresses sincere thanks to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines for the wonderful treatment and care she received during her stay. She notes the support of her husband and daughters, Retia Husk and Bes Sree, in this grateful message.

Mr Odd Raymond Ashby Ashby Conrabesyity

Moravia Garden Club Meets for June 27 Session

Moravia Garden Club gathered at the Shelter House in Moravia City Park with Mrs. Alice Allem supplying refreshments. Virginia McDonough spoke on vehicle arrangements, and Flower Show schedules for September 22 were handed out. The group discussed plant care and arrangements. next meeting is July 25 at 1 30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Ann Repp.

Garden Club Moravia Alice Allem Ann Repp

Erosion Control Contract Awarded for Appanoose Roadside Sites

A $132473.40 contract was awarded to Ken Kiburz for stabilizing 12 miles of roadside gullies on Appanoose County secondary roads. Eight acres of grass sod will be laid to prevent future erosion, with 80 percent of the funding from a Soil Conservation Service grant and 20 percent from the county. Construction began last week and will run through summer and fall.

Carl Evans Appanoose Soil Conservation Service Chariton Valley Rc&d Appanoose County Appanoose County Rc&d Leon Lauzlarich Boyd O'Briant Russell Burger Henry Little Lee Benz Doyle Anderson

Reunion and family visits mark summer gathering

Mr and Mrs John Wilson and family visited Frank Wilson and Mear Walter home and attended John's class reunion on Wednesday. Saturday dinner guests at Forest Main home included Russell Strunk and Ruth Ann of State Center, Bill Strunk of Marshalltown, who helped his grandfather Monday, and Carl Reno with daughters of Madrid visiting Gary Charity Julie and Jayne on July ath.

John Wilson Frank Wilson Mear Walter John Forest Main Home Russell Strunk Ruth Ann State Center Bill Strunk Marshalltown Bill Carl Reno Madrid Gary Charity Julie Jayne

Swim Program At Mo lravia Community School Starts Monday

A two week swim program at Mo lravia Community School begins Monday July Sth. Enrollment is full with no new spots. Daily chaperones and a fixed bus schedule run all week with mixed staff and students across ten days.

Molravia Berniece Wilson Deloris Ballanger Jane Easter Imogene Tisue LeRoy Place Bonnie Helmick Shirley Massman Beverly Wells Charlotte Tisue Charlene Wilson Norma McDonough Barbara Sievers Shirley Lockman Martha Stufftebcam Jane Batterlore Fern Horn Teddy Uhlenhake Caroliyn Woodward Betots Ballanger Mary Lou Raymie Mrs Deloris Burkland Carolyn Luse Sharon Penfield Betty Charity Lois van Zante Linda Witt Donna Spencer Leila Woodward

Janice Adams heads to Europe concert tour

Janice Adams sails from Des Moines to New York to begin a 44 pound luggage trip with tuba, joining Universal Academy of Music ensemble members and chaperones. From Kennedy, she departs for Paris at 7:00 p.m. spending six days there then London Ghent Nancy Stuttgart Salzburg Venice Florence Rome and New York with concerts and sightseeing at each stop.

Janice Adams Des Moines New York City Universal Academy of Music Janice New York Kennedy International Airport Paris France London England Ghent Belgium Nancy Stuttgart West Germany Salzburg Austria Venice Italy Florence Rome

Picnic Honoring Thompson Family At Ankeny Farm

Sunday gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs R S Faber and guests at the Albaugh farm near Ankeny honored the Thompson family. Mrs Mildred Robb of Centerville also attended. Forty five attendees came from California Texas Illinois Batavia Ottumwa Winterset Des Moines and Ankeny.

R. S. Faber Everett Albaughs Ankeny Thompson Mildred Robb Centerville California Texas Illinois Batavia Ottumwa Winteret Des Moines

John Chambers To Observe 30th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jol L Chambers will be honored on their 30th wedding anniversary at a Glen house gathering Sunday. The event honors the couple and their family in Ay, with relatives from Little York and area attending.

John Chambers Jol. L. Chambers

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