Moravia Class of 1948 reunion attendees meet
Twenty two members of Moravia high school’s 1948 graduating class attended a reunion Saturday evening after a dinner at Angel’s Cafe. The group gathered at the Moravia community building for visiting and photos while Richard Goughnour, publisher of the Mediapolis newspaper, distributed memory books featuring a graduate’s portrait from the yearbook and, when available, a current family photo along with address and activities.
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Moravia High School
Angel's Cafe
Moravia
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
Saddle Club Holds Camp-Out and Fun Show
Moravia Saddle Club held a Saturday camp-out and wiener roast at the Club Arena with over fifty attendees then a Sunday schedule including a co-op dinner and a 1:30 p.m. Fun Show led by Julia Mc Danel and Wayne Hoffman. Winners span multiple pony and barrel events with numerous participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Club
Julia McDanel
Wayne Hoffman
Lynn Clark
Martha Bauman
Bobby Hoffman
Rodney Richmond
Cowboy Rescue
John Moore
Ron Richmond
Lori
Lisa Clark
Julia
McDanel
John McDane
Cindy Dudley
Lori Clark
Kenneth Stansberry
Mike Bauman
John McDanel
Ralph Dudley
Larry Clark
Norris Price
Mike Stansberry
Keyhole
Linda Clark
Julia Mac
Nancy Hoffan
Marilyn Moore
Rebekah Lodge Homecoming Meeting Notes
Moravian Rebekah Lodge under Genevieve Morgan held a Homecoming night with letters and cards read from absent members. A report on presenting the wavering emblem to Mystic was given and birthdays were honored during the gathering. The next meeting is set for September 10 with the judge officers to be active.
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Ebekah Lodge
Little League action features Astros 19 Lakers 8 win
Diamond action Monday night saw the Astros defeat the Lakers 19 to 8 with extra base hits. Rodney Mikels tripled, Jim Woodin doubled, and Jaren Tubaugh hit a triple and single. Tubaugh and Woodin formed the winning battery. Lakers pitcher Darrin Tubaugh and catcher Mark Hall were noted. Scorers included Ronnie Wilson and Scott McCoy with a homer for Scott McCoy and a pair of doubles from Larry Clark. The schedule shows Colts against Astros Thursday at 7:30 and Lakers versus Colts tied 8-8 after time limits and two extra innings. Standings list Astros 5-1, Lakers 2-4, Colts 2-4. In the Lakers colts tilt, Scott McCoy hit a triple and was winning pitcher with Jerry Wilson and Mark Hall catching. Colts had 6 hits, Larry Clark two doubles, Jeff Kelley a triple, and Forrest Van Benthuysen two singles.
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Diamond
Ball Diamond
Astros
Lakers
Rodney Mikels
Jim Woodin
Jaren Tubaugh
Tubaugh
Woodin
Darrin Tubaugh
Mark Hall
Ronnie Wilson
Scott McCoy
Scott
Colts
The
Laker
Jerry Wilson
Larry Clark
Jeff Kelley
Forrest van Benthuysen
Rex Angel Hurt in Power Take-Off Incident
Rex Angel sustained cuts and bruises after becoming entangled in a power take-off on Saturday. He remained a patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albia from Saturday through Tuesday.
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Rex Angel
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Monroe 4-H Livestock Entries Due July 20
All 4-H and FFA livestock entries are due at the Monroe County Extension Office on or before July 20. If a member did not receive a fair book and entry blank, contact the Extension Office.
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Monroe
FFA
Monroe County
Thank You Note From Mrs Donald Sheldon to Monroe County
Mrs Donald Sheldon expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards and flowers during her stay at Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
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Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Donald Sheldon
Thank You Note for Hospital Stay and Kindness
Lester Mur thanks everyone for flowers, cards, visits, and many kindnesses shown during his hospitalization and for the support offered to his family.
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Tveryone
Lester Mur
Local thanks for safety after Moravia hay fire
Residents express gratitude to all volunteers and authorities including the Moravia Fire Department for ensuring safety after a hay fire on Monday. Mr and Mrs Carta Lalit are noted among those thanking responders.
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Moravia
Mrs
Cart
Lalit
Card of Thanks From Pleasant Baptist Church Members
A card of thanks expresses gratitude to the hospital staff for their care and to those who sent cards and letters. The message notes appreciation for the community’s support and acknowledges efforts by the church and couple named Rogers for organizing or contributing to the effort.
Girls Softball All Stars Chosen By Local Teams
Sherri Hi note Janet Tisue and Jane Zajec named from Hawks coached by Carl and Imogene. From Flyers Fred and Loretta Duvall and Dennis Glosser selected. Gro-Mo-Co and others sponsor. Rockets picks Cindy Rogers Vicky Lockman Tammy Rausch. coaches Carolyn Woodward Lica Corbett Karen Riegel. Bombers pick Sherri Easter Peggy McBride Susan Whitehead. coaches Vicki Van Dorin Marilyn Hull. Centerville Girls All Stars July 17 at Centerville and July 24 at Moravia. alternate Paula Burkland from Flyers. Carl Tisue and Vicki Van Dorin coach the i Star games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherri Hinote
Janet Tisue
Jane Zajec
Hawks
Carl
Imogene
Tisue
Gro-Mo-Co
Teresa Cortesio
Shelia DuVali
Devana Tubaugh
Flyers
Fred
Loretta Duvall
Dennis Glosser
Cindy Rogers
Vicky Lockman
Tammy Rausch
Rockets
Carolyn Woodward
Lica Corbett
Karen Riegel
Benz Insurance
Sherri Easter
Peggy McBride
Susan Whitehead
Bombers
Vicki van Dorin
Marilyn Hull
Farm Service
Paula Burkland
Centerville All Stars
Centerville
Moravia
Carl Tisue
Two To Be Elected To School Board
Moravia Community school district invites nominations for two seats on the board of education. Nominations must reach Donna Spencer by 5 p.m. August 2. Expiring terms belong to Clell McDanes and Earl Rowley. Candidates must come from the southeast and northeast districts. Election set for Tuesday September 11 under County Auditor supervision.
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Reesitenis
Ene Moravia
Board of Education
Donna Spencer
Clell McDanes
Earl Rowley
Moravia School Board Sets Budget and Resigns Teacher
The Moravia school board approved a $545,850 general fund budget and $40,329 for school house bonds and interest, with $60,000 in new federal Public Law 874 funds. Exiting high school science teacher Neil Paxston resigned, and the next meeting to adopt the budget is slated for Monday evening, July 20.
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Paxston
Moravia
Neil Paxston
Dean McDanel Crushed Legs in Station Accident
Dean McDanel of the Lockman D X station sustained severe leg injuries Wednesday around 10 30 am when struck from behind while inflating a car tire. Jim Hayes, who pulled in behind him, failed to stop. McDanel was taken to Monroe County Hospital for treatment by Dr Avera and then transferred to Ottumwa Hospital.
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Dean McDanel
Lockman
D-X
Jim Hayes
McDanel
Dean
Monroe County
Avera
Ottumwa Hospital
Law and Walker 50th anniversary celebration in Princeton
John Laws and Mrs. Paul Dicks attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Frank and Lena Walker in Princeton Missouri on Sunday. Monday afternoon various local women presented the Rebekah Traveling Emblem to the Mystic Rebekah lodge. Local residents and families from Sycamore Illinois and nearby towns visited, traveled, and hosted guests during the week, with several outings to Lake Rathbun and the Lake of the Ozarks.
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John Laws
Paul Dicks
Laws Friends
Frank
Lena Walker
Princeton
Frankx Wilson
Leonard Palmer
Genevieve Morgan
Winifred Schrodt
Ivan Harsh
Alberta Benz
Clara Irelan
Rebekah
Mystic Lodge Hall
John Wilson
Sycamore
Ill
Lake Rathbun
Lloyd Ammons
Wayne
Terry Allen
Gene McCrory
Lloyd Callen
Kansas City
Lake of the Ozarks
Lloyd Callens
Ross Cox
Mahaska County Hospital
Sundown Lake development advertised as Moravia area asset
At a dinner meeting Sundown Lake Development announced plans to sell development lots and memberships. Roger Everett of R. Everett & Associates outlined a 2900 acre, multi-facility project including a 27 hole golf course, lakes, marinas, a heated pool, club house, and private policing. Memberships of 100 locals were offered for 1000 with use of lake and facilities, potentially applied to future lot purchases.
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Sundown Lake
Roger Everett
Bettendorf
R. Everett & Associates
Sundown
Don
Dave Smiley
DeLong Contractors
Fairfield
Dave
Don Smiley
Fred Wesselink
Vonly
Boyer Reunion Celebrates Mr Boyer’s 89th Birthday
A Sunday Moravia Park gathering brought together numerous relatives from Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas to honor Tra Boyer on his 89th birthday. Family members shared lunch and later sang Happy Birthday on the front porch with ice cream and cake in Moravia Community Building and homes.
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Ill
John Beecroft
Cristopher
Ted
Goodyear, Ariz
Elrene Halsey
Moravia
Baylor
Former Moravian Injured in Fall in Home
Mrs. Ernest Temple of Cary Illinois fell in her home and was found after three days by a carrier boy who summoned aid. She was taken to McHenry Hospital where her hip was pinned on July 2. A latest letter said she suffered a stroke and was in poor condition. Her room is 102 McHenry Hospital, McHenry, Illinois 60050.
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Inez Campbell
John Temple
Ernest Temple
Cary
McHenry Hospital
McHenry
Campbell
Temple
Ill
Virgil Johnson Undergoes Leg Amputation in Iowa City
Virgil Johnson underwent surgery on July 3 in Iowa City in which his leg was removed. He is reported to be doing as well as can be expected, and his wife Mrs Johnson visited him on Tuesday to spend the day.
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Virgil Johnson
Iowa City
Johnson
Newton couple visit Woodward on Tuesday evening
Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt of Newton were Tuesday evening callers at the Harry Woodward home, sharing a social visit and conversation.
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Mrs. Forrest Hiatt
Newton
Harry Woodward
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Helen Taylor Johnson
Eugene Boyer
Joe Hannam
Leta Stevens Holtz
Olive Tait McDonalds
Berniece van Dorin Wilson
Lillian Tomlin Fenton
David Thompson
Roberta Tarr Smith
Margaret Johnson McClurg
Ruth Thompson
Jack Broshar
Teresa McGee Conley
Wayne Christy
Ruby Cridlebaugh Davis
Gerald Hannam
Gene Main
Bob Whicker
Phyllis Easter Williams
Roy Clester
Mrs.ohn
Writa Irelan
Unionville
Carol
Kenneth Crawford
Garden Grove
Miss Irelan
Crawford
Dale Paxston
Fay Paxston
Ellis
Preasant Baptist Church
Moravian
Tiestaan
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