Moravia man Jehh Wayne Cole 61 dies after illness
Jehh Wayne Cole 61 of Moravia died at St Mary's Hospital Rochester Minnesota on Sunday July 11 1976 at 4 10 am after an extended illness He was born near Pine Bluffs Wyoming July 8 1926 to James and Izora Wales Cole He married Maysie Locker January 16 1955 in New Mexico He worked in construction and was a member of Grace Methodist Church Moravia and the Eagles Lodge Surviving with his widow are four children Rick Kristi Tom and Randy Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 00 am at Miller Funeral Home Center Ville with Rev Jo Hoover officiating Burial was in Cord Cemetery west of Walston City
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Jehh Wayne Cole
Moravia
St Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Min
Horn
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
James
Izora ‘Wales Cole
Maysis Locker
New México
Grace Methodist Church of
Eagles Lodge
Atra
Floyd
Centerville
Maysie
Rick
Kristl
Tom
U.S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Randy
Excelsior Springs
Miller Funler al
Jo Hoover
Grace Methodist Church
Concord
Walsint City
Astros Win Little League Season and Colts Close Rally
The Astros finished their Little League season with six wins and two losses. In the final Thursday game the Colts edged the Lakers 12 to 11. Colts pitcher Jim Kaster fanned seven with five walks, Rod Witt caught, and Lakers foe Greg McCoy struck out ten with six walks. Leading Colts hitters were Witt with two singles, Easter, Hote, and Wilson with singles, while Cox and McCoy each had three Lakers hits. The Boyer picnic is planned for Centerville Park on Sunday July 25.
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Astros
Sesson
Colts
Lakers
Jim Kaster
Rod Witt
Greg McCoy
Jim Easter
Scott Hi- Hote
Richard Wilson
Kevin Cox
Bert Billison
Jeff Scott
Id Phil Dommer
Girls Sectional Here This Week Involving Iowa Teams
Gina's softball sectional tourney will be at Moravia this week. Saturday schedule features Chariton vs Albia at 6 p.m. Seymour meets Centerville at 7:30 p.m. Moravia faces Moulton-Udell at 9 p.m. Winners advance to Monday matches with Chariton-Albia winner at 9 p.m. Finals set for Tuesday at 8 p.m.
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Gina
Moravia
Chariton
Albia
Seymour
Centerville
Moulton-Udell
Chariton-Albia
Waite
Seymour-Cennterville
Moraine-Moulton
Little League All Stars Chosen for Tournament
The League managers and coaches chose 11 players aged 11 or 12 to represent the league in tournament play. Players include James Easter, Mark Wilson, Kenneth Mee Elderry, John Pettibone, and others. First game is Monday July 19 at Centerville, 3 6:00 p.m., managed by Carl Fisher with coach Mark Allen.
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James’ Easter
Mark Wilson
Kenneth Mee
Elderry
John Pettibone
Mark Brown
Chris Gritatead
Greg ‘McCoy
Milton Wilson
Phillip Dommer
Donald Avers
Rod “Witt
Steve Mihalovich
Brian Allen
Grag "van Zante
Centerville
Carl Fisher
Mark Allen
Moravia
Moravia Mohawks Fall In Sectional Baseball Play
Moravia high school boys drop sectional action with Lamont 9-4, and Seymour top Moravia 15-5 at Eddyville. Coach Roos blamed loose play and errors while hitters C Uhlenhake 2 for 2 and Woodward 2 for 3 led the Moravia efforts amid mixed results. John Iverson of Stanhope dies at Ames on July 11 with funeral set for July 14 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Stanhope.
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Moravia
Lamont
Mohawks
Seymour
Eddyville
Roos
C. Uhlenhake
R. Woodward
D. Tubaugh
B. Harrington
Ads Monte
J. Tubaugh
Moravia Moravkettes Close Season With Three Wins
Moravia Moravkettes finish the season with a 23 8 record after a 9 8 victory over Lamoni for a share of the Bluegrass Conference title Sheri Easter led with 2 for 2 including a triple Susan Whitehead went 2 for 3 and 4 for 5 in the tournament wins at Moulton Centerville and Moulton Udell prospects for sectional play against Moulton Udell next Saturday night
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Ihé Moravia
Lamoni
Mormon Trail
Moravia Mohawkettes
HE Lamoni
Moravia
Sheri Easter
Susan Whitehead
Moulton
Centerville
Peg McBride
Sheri Wilson
Theresa Cortesio
Sheri Hinote
Handl Kaster
Shett Kaster
Moulton-Udell
Moravia 76ers Top Exline 11 to 7 inSunday Showdown
Moravia defeated Exline 11 to 7 with Ron VanZante pitching five strikeouts and three walks. Dave Harrington contributed two doubles and a single while Jim Ellison hit a home run and Jody McDanel added a two run triple during a pivotal sixth inning rally.
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Moravia
Exline
Ron VanZante
Dave Harrington
Jim Ellison
Jody McDanel
Saun
Twentieth Century Reading Club meets at Stocker home
Fourteen members gathered Tuesday July 3 at the home of Cora Stocker for a current events meeting. Rhoda Holman led business and read a poem. Articles were presented by Phyllis McDanel, Gertrude Johnson and Arlie Wilson. Next gathering set for August 10 with Violet Perry.
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CLUS
M&s
Cora Stocker
Ciay
Rhoda Holman
Phyllis McDanel
Gertrude Johnson
Arlie Wilson
Violet Perry
Wilson Zaputil Exchange Nuptials At Centerville Church
Marcia Ann Wilson and David Lee Zaputil wed at St Marys in Centerville in a double ring ceremony conducted by Father Tam Fossum. Attended by about 275 guests with Bridal Party including Linds and Ronald Strickler. After reception at Knights of Columbus the couple planned to live near Moravia following a trip.
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St Mary’s Catholic Church
Centerville
Marcia Ann Wilson
David Lee Zaputil
Casa
Tam Fossum
Jay L. Wilson
Moravia
Yee
George Zaputit
Kendall Ware
Dale Hoffman
Mark Hornaday
Lucy Pister
Slave Zaputit
Larry Wilson
Frank Rezicek
Montille
Camelot
Uae
Gay
Amaida
Wes
Ronald Strickler
Max
Tom Anderson
Alan Wilson
Randall Dommer
Tony Ballanger
Richard Wilson
Randy Finks
Knights of Columbus
Brenda Hoffman
Peggy Pettibone
Cathy Wilson
Viki Ford
Patti Strickler
Teri Ballanper
Kim Finks
Debbie Firking
Donna Wilson
Cindy Rogers
Jackie Wilson
Moravia High School
Centerville High
C & A Ranch
BERT FOX Dies AT CENTERVILLE HOSPITAL
Bert Fox 68 of Centerville died Saturday evening at St Joseph hospital Center ville He was a retired automotive mechanic Survivors include wife Dorine six children 15 grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers Art Fox Moravia and Herskel Fox Marshalltown two sisters Celia Davis Centerville and Mire Pauline Middleton Numa He was preceded in death by parents two brothers and three sisters Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon July 13 from Johnson funeral home Center ville with burial in Numa Cemetery
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Bert Fox
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Dorine
Art Fox
Moravia
Herksel Fox
Marshalltown
Celia Davis
Cernterville
Mire
Pauline Middleton
Numa
Johnson Funeral Home
Numa Cemetery
White Sox Win One Lose One in Moravia League
The Moravia White Sox Babe Ruth boys beat the Alpin Yankees 7-6 last Wednesday, but lost 10-0 to Blakesburg on Sunday. Wilton earned Moravia’s first win of the season on the mound with strong pitching and solid defense as Mark Hall racked up three triples and a single.
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Moravia
White Sox
Babe ‘Ruth
Alpin Yankees
Blakesburg Twins
Jerry
Wilton
Moravia Boys
Mark Hall
Scott McCoy
Forrest Vafi Benthuysen
Madager
Tort Brownlee
Albie
Rogers
Blakesburg
Babe Ruth
Kennis Easter
Strucout
Moravia Teen in Wapello County YCC Summer Projects
A Moravia teenager joins a 24 member Youth Conservation Corp crew in Ottumwa, Wapello County. The group works 30 hours weekly plus 10 hours of environmental education on projects including outdoor education site Turkey Island, clearing paths, gravelling walkways, and planting native grasses and trees. They also build a park in Ottumwa and move bricks for a city project. The eight week program ends July 30.
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Wapello County
Jane Zajec
Rt. 2
Youth Conservation Corp
YCC
Ottumwa
Turkey Island
Des Moines
Downton Ottumwa
George Magrane
Magrane
Mossey Visit Highlights Cedar Falls Hospital Stay
Local couple Mr and Mrs Andy Mossey spent the weekend at their daughter's home in Dike visiting their son in law Dennis Argo who had been a patient for a week at Saratori Hospital in Cedar Falls. Mrs Bess Everman of Centerville entered Methodist Hospital in Des Moines for surgery and hopes to hear from Moravia friends.
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Andy Mossey
Dike
Dennis Argo
Saratori Hospital
Cedar Falls
Bess Everman
Centerville
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Everman
Expressions of thanks to Monroe County Hospital staff
A patient extends gratitude for aids gifts and kindness shown during recovery since July 1 at Monroe County Hospital. The message thanks medical workers and staff for support and care received during the surgery period.
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Monroe County Hospital
Thank You to Morevia Community Queen of Our Centennia Celebration
Gail Tule expresses gratitude to the Morevia community for naming her queen of the century celebration, saying it was an honor to represent everyone during the festivities.
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Morevia
Ruritans Invite Members to Albia Charter Night
The focal Ruritan chapter hosts charter night at Legion Hall Albia on Wednesday at 7 00 p m. Those interested in agriculture should call Mark Uhlenhake or David Carter for reservations before Saturday. Wives are invited.
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Ruritan
Albia
Legion Hall
Syme
Mark Uhlenhake
David Carter
Moravia SCA Swim Lessons Begin July 19
Moravia schools run daily bus trips for SCA swimming lessons from July 19 to July 30. The bus leaves at 10:00 a.m. from the high school and returns at 11:30 a.m. Each day a listed chaperone covers duty if she cannot attend, with a rotating schedule of names for July 19 through July 30.
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Moravia
Wanda Brown
Marlyn Robinson
Fern Horn
Nancy Hawk
Sheri Nelson
Dannita Havard
Virginia Harp
Mary Lou Raymile
Bob Hoover
Vickie Mihalovich
Deloris Burkland
Jo Hoover
Sherri Nelson
Betty Whicker
Delores Ballanger
Mary Log Raymle
Team No. 2 Wins Little Girls Play Softball
Little Girls summer softball sees Team No. 2 improve to 6 and 3 under manager James Easter after a 11 8 victory over Team No. 3. Paula Helmick drives a triple and a double while Ruthann Wilson and Jane Zintz catch for Team 3. Marsha Koffman pitches with 6 strikeouts. Audrey Dowd Marla Cox and Jayne Charity lead Team 3 with hits and a homer.
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Chemos
James Easter
Paula Helmick
Stacy Vance
Marsha Koffman
Jane Zintz
Ruthann Wilson
Helmick
Koffman
Penny Whicker
Audrey Dowd
Marla Cox
Jayne Charity
Sha Koffman
Births in Albia and vicinity prompt family notices
Mr and Mrs Michael Dommer of Albia welcome daughter Melissa Ann born July 7 1976 at Monroe County Hospital weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents Laurence Dommer Moyayia Averil Collins and great grandfather Lewis Dommer. Terrence Rodriguez Johnette Hiner of Moline mothers Jolene born July 5 weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. John L Hiner Rex Haver great grandparents. John Hiner Davenport Phyllis Hiner Rock Island. Michael Pat Miltenberger Marshalltown father of Todd Nathanael born July 10 1976 weight not stated. Grandparents Bob Miltenberger Lamoille Clifford Caster Alb ia Rt No 1 great grandmother Selma Caster Moravia.
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Michael Dommer
Albia
Melissa Ann
Monroe County Hospital
Laurence Dommer
Moyayia
Averil Collins
Lewis Dommer
Terrence Rodriguez
Johnette Hiner
Moline
Jolene
John L. Hiner
Rex Haver
John Hiner
Davenport
Phyllis Hiner
Rock Island, U
Michael
Pat Miltenberger
Marshalltown
Todd Nathanael
Bob Miltenberger
Lamoille
Clifford Caster
Rt. No. 1
Selma Caster
Moravia
Bicentennial Cleanup and Paint Up Appreciation Note
A Bicentennial Paint Up Clean Up Committee thanks participants for their cooperation and effort in the community cleanup and beautification effort.
Janet Dowd Wins Flag Afghan at Bicentennial Event
Janet Dowd won the award for the flag afghan made by Mrs. Art Fox for the bicentennial. Pillows were awarded to Paul Benell Jr and Mrs. Laura Jean Martin. Proceeds supported the depot moving fund.
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Janet Dowd
Art Fox
Paul Benell, Jr
Laura Jean Martin
Depot Moving Fund
Stocker Reunion Held Sunday in Moravia Park
Descendants of Henry W. Stocker gathered at Moravia Park on Sunday July 11 with 34 attendees. A business meeting followed a co op dinner, voting to keep the second Sunday in July as the reunion date and donating 20 to the Moravia Depot Restoration Fund. Officers were re elected: Temperance Shephard president Clifford Stocker vice president Vivian Wright secretary treasurer. Three weddings and one birth were reported among attendees.
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Clifford Stocker
Vivian Wright
James McGee
Norman McClurg
Jim
Alma (Johnson) Davis
Davenport
William and
Grace (Stocker) Morrissey
Des Moines
Walter
Geraldine (Knapp) Dick
Albia
F. W
Vivian (Wilson) Wright
Moutton
Mardenna (Wilson) White
Centerville
Clair Knapp
Velma Johnson
Gomer Stocker
Harry Stocker
Ralph and
Barbera (Johnson) Robinson
Stella Renmark
Moravia
van Dorin
Infant daughter taken for tests at Blank Memorial
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Dommer was taken to Blank Memorial Hospital in Des Moines on Thursday July 8 for tests and observations and is in intensive care. Mr and Mrs Ivan Harsh attended funeral services of Ivan's cousin Susie Johnson at Mt Ayr on Friday. Richard Veach of Ottumwa was a Sunday dinner guest with Grace and Mary Veach.
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Michael Dommer
Blank Memorial Hospital
Des Moines
Ivan Harsh
Ivan
Susie Johnson
Mt. Ayr
Richard Veach
Ottumwa
Grace
Mary Veach
Nominations Open For Moravia School Board Election
Nomination papers are now available and must be filed by August 5 for the Moravia school board election set for September 4. Two directors will be elected, with District No 1 covering Monroe and Urbana townships and District No 3 covering Taylor, Douglas and Walnut townships. Incumbents are Gordon Massman and Clell McDanes. Papers may be secured at Donna Spencer’s home.
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Maravia
Monroe
Urbana
Monroe County
Gordon Massman
Taylor, Douglas
Walnut
Clell McDanes
Donna Spencer
Moravia
New Water Rates Now In Effect Moravia Board Sets Monthly Fees
Moravia will bill water monthly at a new schedule starting July 1. The minimum is $8 for 4,000 gallons, then $1.80 per 1,000 gallons for the next 18,000, $1.60 per 1,000 for the following 18,000, and $1.50 per 1,000 gallons beyond that. Bulk rate is $3.00 per 1,000. The council agreed to become full time water users of Rathbun Water Assn. usage to commence when available and connections are ready.
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Moravia
Rathbun
Summer Band Lessons End This Week
This week marks the final session of Summer Band lessons before school resumes in late August. Mr. Roos commends the band for an outstanding Bicentennial celebration including the Union Church service, the short concert, and the parade. Jazz band rehearsal is set for Thursday evening, July 15, from 7 00 PM to 6 30 PM.
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Roos
Union
Saxes
Deyanna Tubaugh
Teresa Hopkins
Craig Vance
Eddy Massman
Maria Pfannebecker
Julia Moore
Harold Rowley
Suzanne Moore
Susan Whitehead
Annette Avera
Dave Spencer
Jaren Tubaugh
Brian Luse
Tim Penfield
Scott O'Connor
Dave Pettibone
Mike Koffman
Marchele Walters
Tina Fosenburg
Lena Gladfelder
Darren Tubaugh
VanDorin and Henderson United In Double Ring Ceremony
Vicki VanDorin and Steven Henderson exchanged wedding vows at 3 p.m. Saturday July 10 at Iconium Methodist Church. The couple, with attendants and family listed, hosted a reception with a blue and white color theme and guests from Davenport Des Moines Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa Exline Centerville Albia Moravia.
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Vicki VanDorin
Steve Henderson
Iconium Methodist Church
Steven Henderson
LB. Deedrick
Bette VanDorin
Moravia
Glen VanDorin
Louis Henderson
Exline
Teresa Brown
James Kearney
Jim West
Vern Wages
Bob van Dorin
DeEtta Wages
Tommy Mitchell
Toni Maletta
JoAnn Laurson
Michele
Marsha Koffman
Kim Kearney
Don Whitehead
Delbert Calhoun
Moravian High School
McGraw-Edison
Benac & Son, Inc
Davenport
Des Moines
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Centerville
Albia
Robin Hiatt
Sharon Henderson
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