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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
4
The Moravia girls fell 17-11 to Centerville in a Tuesday softball game. Grass infield unfamiliar to Moravia players led to positional misfits though overall effort was solid. a return match is set for next Tuesday at Moravia. Susan Whitehead pitched, four walks, and Eesey McBride was catcher.
A July 7 roast pig supper at Edwin Clouse's home in Iconium drew guests including Phil Patrick and family of Fremont Nebraska Ed Datschefski and daughters from South Bend Indiana Bob Glasford and others from Newton Albia Ottumwa Chariton Topeka and Fairfield with extended family members and local residents attended.
Mr and Mrs Sam Proctor were callers at the Marshall Perry and Elmer Lockman homes Sunday afternoon.
Moravia hosts a Little Girls League squad known as the Hawks coached by Carl and Mrs Tisue and sponsored by Moravia Gro-Mo-Co. Photographed are Judy Zajec Laura Hopkins Sherri Hinote Terry Moore Lorie Horn Penny Wells Susanne Moore Julie Simmons with coaches and others listed.
The Stocker reunion gathered 53 people Sunday July 8 in Moravia park for a basket dinner at noon and social time. A business meeting followed with officers elected: Wilbert Johnson of Ottumwa president, Sondra Perry of Moravia secretary treasurer. Gifts went to oldest member Ruby Cloyed youngest Scott Perry and Mr and Mrs Cleo Stocker of German Valley as the farthest travelers. Ice cream was served in the mid afternoon.
The Appanoose County Historical Society will sponsor a booth at the County Fair July 24 to 28 where attendees can pick up membership cards and view historical plates featuring county scenes for sale. Other items will be displayed and visitors are urged to stop by the booth.
The Moravia Garden Club convenes on Wednesday July 26 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Ann Repp's residence. Mrs Nellie Williams will present a flower arrangement lesson on Hogarth Curve and plans for the upcoming flower show will be discussed.
The late Frank and Alta Chambers hosted the John L Chambers golden anniversary in Arkansas City Kansas on a July weekend. Attendees included numerous relatives from across the United States and Canada. A church service followed by a reception in the fellowship hall drew about 150 guests. The event featured a birthday cake and a prayer, with Rev John Stanley Decker and Mrs Helen Arlene Chambers Douglas connected to the family. A Sunday buffet and heartfelt tributes closed the celebration.
Mr and Mrs DeWayne Stanley of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Alice to Pat Graham son of Mr and Mrs Dean Graham of Albia. Alice a 1972 Moravia High School graduate employed at Monroe Plastics Albia. Pat a 1973 Albia High School graduate employed at Gambles Albia. The wedding is set for August 18 at Grace Methodist Church Moravia.
Basil Cowell Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met in the park on Monday evening July 16 with 19 members and four guests. Irene Fowler presided. Reports were approved, gifts planned for Bertha Manley, and Edith Hull installed officers with Lois Kelley and Melinda Hull assisting. Activities included readings, refreshments, and bingo.
Local notice records a Centerville park gathering for Max Henshaw's seventh birthday with ice cream cake and drinks. Attendees include Jerry Henshaw Sherry Ben Thomas Kathy Doll Krishna Nancy Cox Cammy Chris Crow Greg Stufflebeam Nelson Ballanter Jerald Jessie John Moore Arvada Cole Fred Hahn Sr Maquoketa and relatives. Weekend visitors Fred Hahn Jr and wife from Kansas City joined families for a Sunday noon co op dinner at Inez Campbell home with attendees listed.
The Franklin Happy Helpers 4-H club hosts a local achievement show at Iconium United Methodist Church basement on Monday July 23. Judging starts at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Moravia boys baseball delivered perhaps their best game of the season beating Seymour 8 to 1. Every Moravia player had a hit led by doubles from Walker Uhlenhake McCrory Stuart McDanel and Dave McDanel. Jess Uhlenhake allowed just one hit as Seymour struck out 10 and walked once. Rex Argo caught for Seymour with McDonald pitching and Snook catching. The girls travel to Eddyville Thursday then open sectional at Eddyville Saturday July 21 vs Chariton.
Moravia varsity girls go 2 and 1 this week. On July 12 at Bloomfield they beat Davis County 10 to 7 as Sally Martin struck out one over five walks with Janiece Tubaugh doubling. July 13 at Seymour Moravia won 21 to 5 behind Martin, DuVall, and Dicks with multiple doubles and two homers by Martin and Tubaugh. The final game at Charlton went 10 to 9 for Charlton as Moravia fell in the last inning with Lisa Clark hitting two homers and a triple and Martin a solo shot.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Main and family of Ellsworth spent Saturday night at the Elec Main home and were Sunday dinner guests at the Marion Main home. The Johnson family and Julie, M H Johnson and Mary Meadows visited Herbert Johnsons in Yucca Valley California while Mrs Meadows visited Anaheim. Jax McDonough and daughter and Mrs Denny Rosdail and Erica called on Janice McDonough in Des Moines and at the Leo Dagie home. Leo Eagle of Des Moines was a weekend guest at Richard Raymie’s. Richard Raymie and family plus Garnet Brain and Leo Dagie enjoyed home made ice cream at Jack McDonough’s Sunday. Paul Coffin of Tuleta Texas, Paula Coffin, Robbin Copeland, Wilbur Rush and Kay Coffin, Garland Houser and Cast Coffin of Centerville spent Friday with Clell Coffin.
A grateful message thanks friends for cards flowers visits prayers and kind promises. The writer mentions Mr Geyer Dr Avera and the hospital staff for patience during a difficult period, and hopes to send a personal note someday.
Mrs. Ethel Blackman 81 died Sunday at Davis County Hospital Bloomfield after a month as patient She was born May 11 1892 in Lucerne Missouri daughter of Charles and Charlotte Bennett She married Mark K Blackman June 5 1910 he died 1963 Survivors include three sons Kenneth Davenport Charles Iowa City Don Des Moines fifteen grandchildren one great grandchild and one sister Funeral at Salem United Methodist Church Moravia Burial Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery Turner Funeral Home in charge Memorial fund set to Salem United Methodist Church
Florence Elizabeth Helms died July 14 1973 at Lucas County Hospital Chariton at 87. Born in England she moved to the United States in 1965. Survived by four stepsons two stepdaughters sisters and a brother. Funeral 1:30 Monday Turner Funeral Home Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery with memorial to Martinsburg Methodist church.
Acknowledges thanks to the U M W and Legion Auxiliary for a lunch and to neighbors and friends for sympathy after the illness and death of Florence E Helms. Attending the funeral were numerous Chases Brains and Kings from Hedrick Martinsburg Webster City Newton Ottumwa and nearby areas plus Mr and Mrs Bruce Watts of Ottumwa.
Mrs. Lois Kelley, cook at the Moravia Community School lunch program, completed a one-week food service management course at Iowa State University in Ames. The session drew about 80 school supervisors from across the state, covering planning, communication, work schedules, use of equipment, and community relations through demonstrations.
I Birth- Myo and Mrs Randy Loom are proud to announce a daughter, Heather, born to Jule ds at that, Cualty Foose Mijn.
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