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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1975

Page

3

Moravia Girls Edge Mohawkettes 14 13 In Thriller

Moravia girls rally for a 14 13 win over Melcher Dallas Mohawkettes. Sheri Kaster and Lisa Clark led Moravia with strong hitting while Sheri pitched. Melcher Dallas pitchers allowed 10 hits and 6 walks. Hinote and Wilga added key hits as Moravia remained 11 7 in Bluegrass play.

MHS Mercher-Dellas Sheri Kaster Lisa Clark Moravia Sheri Forelt Ravia Lisa Clark Shes Hinote Shori Wilga Ivan Hawkins Menkerien Melcher Dallas Moravia Boys Ron Woodward Hawkins Jeff C. McDanel Woodward Atrickout Brian Harrington Jess Uhrenhake Brent Walker

Moravia and Warren teams roll in separate games

In MHS softball, Warren girls topped SE Warren 9-4 with Lea Clark hitting 4 for 4 and Moravian duo Sheri Kaster and Lise Clark behind the mound. Moravia boys beat SE Warren 6-1 behind Jess Ublenhake’s 2-hitter and 2-for-4 hitting. Jeff C McDanel and Clay Ublenhake contributed keys.

MHS Warren S.E. Warren Sheri Kaster Lise Clark Moravian Battery Lea Clark Kandi Kaster Lori Clara Chavi Gal MHS Girls Avia Moravia Boys Jess Uhtenhake Gut Jeff C. McDanel Clay Ublenhake Jess

Lakers Defeat Astros in Little League Thursday Night

Thursday night July 3 Lakers beat the Astros 13 4 in Little League action. Scott McCoy pitched for the Lakers as Greg McCoy and Greg Van Zante led with hits including a double. Astros were led by Jerry Wilson with two doubles and a homer noted in a correction.

Lakers Astros Scott McCoy Jerry Watson Jon Pettibone Greg McCoy David Hovard Jerry Wilson Greg van Zante David Spencer Donald Averas Jeff Scott Tim Penfield Union Erpore Astro Jerry

Little League Colts Defeat League-Leading Lakers

In Moravia on Tuesday night the Colts won their first game of the season 13 to 5 against the league-leading Lakers. Barry Hinote hit a home run and triple, Mark Wilson a double and single, and Mark Vance two doubles and two singles as the Colts offense and defense produced strong plays including Mark Vance’s standout fielding.

Moravia Colts Lakers Mark ‘Wilton Barry Hinote Jeff Beott Greg’ McCoy Mark Wilson Mark Vance Jimmy Easter

Thank you note to caring people and nurses

Mina Williams expresses gratitude to kind individuals including Lucy and Johnny Laws Dr Avers and nurses for cards and support during a difficult time.

Lucy Johnny Laws Dr. Avers Gowers Mina Williams

Church Calendar for Nazarene Faithful This Week

Church of the Nazarene calendar lists weekly activities led by Pastor R Ables including Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Youth programs and midweek Evangelistic Service on July 16 at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting July 17 at noon with fasting. Transportation offered at 724-3649.

Church of the Nazarene R. Ables Frank Woodward N.Y.P.S Rose Mary Smith Bohad Natalie Hiatt Opal Longley

Revival Sunday Sermon at United Methodist Church

United Methodist Pastor Donald Whitehead leads a revival series this Sunday Sept 9 at 9 30 am with a sermon Just What Is Repentance The service includes an In Scene Fel t picture and worship in a church school session at 10 30 am Bring a friend and hear God s Word in a regional church notice.

Moravia Methodist Parish Summer Schedule Highlights

Worship at Grace 8:30 a.m. and Salem 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday July 13 features an evening service at Salem at 7:20 p.m. July 16 and 18 bring men’s breakfast Bible study and Grace Salem UMW meetings. A notable visit from a German school principal and a multi language teen pianist marked Econium Church attendance.

The Moravia Wesley Chapel UMW Eva Tucker Flora Hiatt Debra Welch Grace and Salem Umw Grace Church

Missionary Society Meeting Notes Reflect Leadership Absence

The Missionary Society gathered on a Wednesday evening with 42 members present. Lydia Miller led a prayer service after two missionary hymns, as discussions centered on support for the Latin Language Broadcast amid the president's absence.

Sionary Society Igy 2 Marion Woodes Ee Ee Lydia Miller Tami

Samuel Dorse Taylor Services Held Sunday

Samuel Dorss Taylor, 84, of Bloomfield, died July 4, 1975, after a life as a farmer west of Moravia. Born August 3, 1890, in Appanoose County near Moulton, he was the son of Parker and Nancy Ramgan Taylor. Survived by brother Elza Taylor of Moulton and sister Mrs Mable Hawk of Bloomfield, plus several nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents, three brothers Lowell, Allen and Lill, and one sister Orpha. Services July 6 at 2 pm at Turner Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Plum. burial in Farview Cemetery south of Unionville, IA.

Samuel Dorse Taylor Samuel Dorss Taylor Bloomfield Manor Bloomfield Appanoose Moulton Parker Nancy Ramgan Taylor Taylor Moravia Elza Taylor Mable Hawk Lowell Allen Lill Orpha Turner Funeral Home Donald Plum Farview Cemetery Unionville

Olive Moffatt 96 Dies in Albia Monroe County Hospital

Olive R. Moffatt 96 former Iconium resident died July 7 1975 at Monroe County hospital Albia She was born March 7 1879 in Soap Creek Appanoose County to William and Nancy Stevens She married John Moffatt March 30 1910 he died in 1949 They lived on a farm northeast of Iconium She was a member of Independent Bible Church Bussey Iowa Surviving are son Roy Moffatt Moravia three daughters Mary Starcevich Sovilla Daisy Lewis Evansdale Edna Elliott Mystic eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 p m Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Rev Wesley Lowry Bussey officiating burial in Iconium Cemetery

Olive Moffatt Albia Olive R. Moffatt Iconium Monroe County Soap Creek Appanoose County William Nancy Jefféries Stevens John Moffatt Independent Bible Church Bussey Iowa Enn Raymond Roy Moffatt Moravia Frank Mary) Starcevich Sovilla James Daisy) Lewis Evansdale Henry Edna) Elliott Mystic Turner Funeral Home Wesley Lowry

Mom the Greatest Woman Whose Love Shaped Three Generations

A heartfelt tribute to a mother who raised four children with unwavering kindness and selflessness. She never spoke ill of others and offered help day and night, bringing faith, resilience, and grace to her family. Though she passed, she remains a guiding, heavenward presence in their lives.

Heaven

Historical committee May plan Moravia depot move

The Moravia Historical committee met at the Gidel home to discuss depot relocation options. They reviewed spoons ordered for Bicentennial and Moravia's 125th anniversary on the July 4 1976 weekend. An invitation was extended to boost community involvement and a Boosters Club membership drive will begin soon.

Art Fox Gail Tuttle Max McDonough Elmer Gidel Gidel Moravia Boosters Club

School Calendar Highlights for July Schedule

The calendar lists events in Lamont Davis County and nearby towns. July 11 baseball and softball at HLS Lamont. July 14 board meeting at 8:00 p.m. H.S. softball. July 16 and 18 boys sections at Eddyville. July 19 girls sections at Moravia. July 21 boys sections at New Sharon.

Lamont Davis County Eddyville Moravia New Sharon

Historical Society Meeting Set for July 14 at Museum

The Appanoose County Historical Society will hold a meeting on Monday July 14 at 7 30 PM at the Museum. برنامج

Taylor-Aid Picnic at Moravia Park This Saturday

The annual Taylor-Aid club picnic will be held at Moravia park on Saturday July 12 with a pot luck supper starting at 6:30 pm The committee will furnish drinks and the event is open to family members and friends.

Family Taylor-aid Club Moravia Park

Stocker Reunion Set for Moravia Park This Sunday

The annual Stocker reunion will be held at Moravia Park on Sunday July 33 with a basket dinner at noon. Relatives are invited to attend.

Moravia Park

Mary Burton Ordained Deacon in Christ Church

Mary Burton longtime Moravian and daughter in law of Mrs Frances Burton of Moravia was ordained deacon in Christ Church on June 15. She studied at Albion College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and has served on the Smithfield Street United Methodist Church staff. The Burtons live at 4 Woodland Drive Pittsburg PA 15228 with three children William Nancy and Susan.

Mary Burton John Burton Frances Burton Moravia Christ Church Albion College Michigan Pittsburgh Theological Seminary John Mary Smithfield Street United Methodist Church Burtons William Nancy Susan Woodland Dr Pittsburg

Dies At Home of Juanita Zimmer At 70

Juanita Zimmer 70, lifelong resident of Mystic R.R. 1, died suddenly at her home Friday July 4 1975 at 3 p.m. Born August 14 1904 in Mintic, she was the daughter of Homer and Hettie Harris Long. She married John H. Zimmer February 17 1924. he died December 14 1972. Surviving are two sons Robert of Mystic and Larry of Marshalltown. three daughters Rosalie Gladfelder Attica Norma Crow Peoria Ill Twila Mackie Norwalk. 10 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren and two brothers Newton Long Moravia and William Long Rockton. Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. from Miller Webbe Funeral Home Rev. Clifford Hart officiating burial in Schaeffer cemetery north of Mystic.

Juanita Zimmer Mystic R.R. 1 Mintic Homer Hettie Harris Long John H. Zimmer Mystic Walnut City

Engagement of Linda Elaine Sheldon to Patrick Neary

Engaged Mr and Mrs Clayton Sheldon of Moravia Ta announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Elaine to Patrick Brian Neary son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Neary of Atlantic Ind Linda is a Moravia high school graduate 1971 a 1972 American Institute of Business graduate and works in the office of Pest er Derby OW Co in Des Moines Her fiance is a 1971 Audubon high school graduate a 1975 Drake University graduate and is employed by Arthur Andersen CPA firm in Omaha Neb An August 23 wedding is planned.

Clayton Sheldon Moravia Linda Elaine Patrick Brian Neary Bernard Neary Atlantic Linda Morravia High School American Institute of Business Pester Derby OW Co Bes Moines Audubon High School Drake University Arthur Anderson CPA Omaha Nebi

Water Rate Hike Sets in as Council Raises Municipal Fees

Moravia council votes a 25 percent water rate increase effective July 1, with minimum charges rising from 4,000 gallons. New tiers apply 18,000 gallon steps at 0.80 and 0.70 per 1,000 gallons, plus above 36,000 at 0.60. Metering required. property owners to provide readable meters. Street work eyed with 100,000 project estimate. potential dead end changes debated.

Moravia Council Jack Easter Keith Chelsing Methodist Church Bank Corner Reed Construction Albia

Moravia and Rathbun Lake Hit by Weekend Electrical Outage

A Saturday evening outage darkened Moravia and surrounding Rathbun lake area as fuse breakers melted at the town edge. REC workers from Albia replaced breakers and restored power after about two hours amid a hot sultry evening and possible lightning or overload causes.

Moravia Rathbun Lake REC Albia

French-Walsh Wed Saturday, June 21

Miss Martha French of Chicago and Mr Darrell Walsh of Chicago were married at St Johns Lutheran Church in Niles Illinois on June 21 1975 A dinner reception followed at Starlight Inn Schiller Park IL They will live in Deerfield IL A separate reception occurred July 4 at Moravia Community Building with guests from Moulton Drakeville Albia Ottumwa Portland and Moravia

Martha French Chicago, Il Bill French Moravia Darrell Lee Walsh Arthur Walsh St. John’s Lutheran Church Niles, Ill Schiller Park Chicago Deerfield Ill Moravia Comuunity Moulton Drakenville Albia Ottumwa Portland Ore

Moravia Booster Club Hosts 6:30 Co-op Supper

The Moravia Booster Club invites the community to a co-op supper at 6 30 p m in Moravia Park tonight. Proceeds support club activities and local youth programs.

Moravia Booster Club Moravia Park

Moravia Saddle Club to Hold Coop Supper and Meeting

The Moravia Saddle Club will meet Thursday July 10 at 7 30 PM at the club arena for a coop supper and meeting. Plans for a camp out will be made.

Saddle Club Moravia Saddle Club Coop

Class of 1950 Reunion At J and K Barn On July Fourth

Seventy five year old memories sparked at the J&K Barn as 27 members of the class of 1950 gathered for their 25th reunion on July 4. A short resume honored each attendee while officers were present and plans made for a future gathering in five years. The evening was filled with visiting and reminiscing among former classmates and spouses from Iowa and beyond.

J&k John Barbara Briskey Elmore Maton Ron Skip Ankeny Doyle Brittain Indianola Bill Broshar Lake City Fla Wayne Doris Callen Christy Humeston Charles Cross Carlisle Franklin Boris Jean Fisher Huber Blakesburg Basil Martin Mystic Bill Moore Melrose

Jaycee Informational Meeting Tonight Moravia Area

Moravia Jaycees hold an informational and organizational meeting at Moravia park at 8 pm on Thursday July 10. Steve DeZwarte and Ed Jansen from the Pella Jaycees will explain the functions and organization. Local men are urged to attend to gauge Moravia interest in forming a Jaycee group.

Jaycee

Births Log Profiles Several 1975 Newborns Across Iowa

Mr and Mrs Gary Talbot of Pingree Idaho announce Ethan Allen born June 21 1975 at 853 am weighing 8 lbs 3 oz Grandparents Frances Turner Moravia Henry Talbot Blackfoot Great grandparents Raymond Clark Mystic Tony Lee McCaleb born July 2 1975 at St Marys Rochester weighs 9 lbs 2 oz Parents Ron McCaleb Rochester Florida Grandparents Glen Fowler Moravia Walter McCaleb Rochester Birdie Main is a great grandmother Kathleen Diane born July 6 1975 weighing 7 lbs 12 oz She has a sister and two brothers Grandparents Andy Mosley Ed Bloomer Algona and others indicated

Gary Talbot Pingree Idaho Ethan Allen Frances Turner Moravia Henry Talbot Blackfoot Raymond Clark Mystic Ron McCaleb Rochester Miani Tony Lee St. Mary's Hospital Glen Fowler Walter McCaleb Birdie Main Ricky Johnson Chariton Scott Malcolm Dick Johnson Virginia Lockman A. Sigler Urbandale Kathleen Diane Andy Mosley Ed Bloomer Algona

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