Moravia Ruritan Club Forms With 30 Members
Moravia creates a Ruritan Club with 30 members to promote community projects uniting rural and urban residents. Eddyville backs the Moravia chapter No 1962 aiming to have at least one member from their club at each monthly Moravia meeting during the first year. Rayritan expands from 13 Iowa clubs to 450 in Virginia, with plans for monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eddyville
Rayritan
Mid-West
Idwa
Virginia
Moravia Club
Hersey to head Breath of Life Campaign drive
Mrs. Thomas Hersey is named chairman of the 1976 Breath of Life Campaign in Moravia by Raymond Pilis, president of the Iowa Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The campaign runs in September, designated Cystic Fibrosis Month nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hersey
Moravia
Raymond Pilis
Iowa
Cystic
Grateful thanks from George Rudloff to helpers
George Rudloff expresses heartfelt gratitude to Rev Bob Hoover Jo Hoover doctors nurses at Albia Ottumwa Hospital and Turner Ambulance Service for care and support. He thanks B F Whitehead Albert Oddetta Schweinbart Margaret Bob Warmall and Oddetta for transportation calls and updating friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob and
Jo Hoover
Albia and Ottumwa Hospital
B. F. Whitehead
Albert
Oddetta
Schweinbart
Margaret
Bob
Warmall
Ottumwa Hospital
Turner Ambulance Service
Local 4-H Winners At Appancese County Fair Enter Des Moines State
Four-H girls from Appancese county excel at county fair judging earning state fair entries. Winners span Clothing Food Nutrition Home Improvement Science and Arts and Craft, with names like Wendy Smith Rhonda Eddy Carol Grismore Suzanne Moore and Peggy Pettibone. National Photo winners include Sue Gebhart and Mary Massman while horse show champions feature Lynn Clark John McDaney and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wendy Smith
Seymour
Rhonda Eddy
Exline
Carol Grismore
Centerville
Suzanne Moore
Melrose
Brenda Frogee
Charla Ball
Rt. No
Yolanda Grove
Unionville
Peggy Pettibone
Moravia
Deanna Keohier
Udell
Kim Strickler
Sue Gebhart
Rt. No. 3
Mary Massman
Massman
Lynn Clark
John McDaney
Linda Pearson
Jonie Pearson
Chris Sebolt
Cincinnati
Mike Bauman
Rt. No. 1
Ayrshire
Jamison Davis
Promise City
Guernsey
Holstein
Rachel
Jaren Tubaugh Wins Champion Sheep at Centerville Fair
Moravia FFA team also excels with champions and placings at Appanoose County Fair. Jaren Tubaugh displays blue ribbons for ram ages under one, two years and older, ram lambs, and a ewe award. Team members Eugene Fry Peggy Pettibone Dean Johnson. Fry 3rd in individual judging, Tabaugh 5th. Moravia FFA placed 4th at Wayne County Fair with five FFA teams competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockus
Moulton
Mike Bauman
John Davenport
Wanda Miller
Dale Haines
Exline
David
Debbie Knestner
Unionville
Hampshire
Scott Sebolt
Centerville
David Kaestner
Debbie Kaestner
Joel Wells
Plano
Rick Johnson
Moravia
Becky Kaeetner
Carriendale Ewe
Warren Davis
Hampshire Ram
Rt. No
Suffolk Ram
Jaren Tubaugh
Morayia
Suffolk Ewe
Dorset Ram
Market Lamb
Lori Brownlee
Mor
Jodi Oden
Gary Ewing
Cincinnati
Brant Massman
Angus
Kim Drake
Mark Traxier
Charolais
Becky Drake
Randy Mullenix
Rusty Brown
Res
Hereford
Kim Stickler
Brant ‘Iassman
Feader
Jamie Oden
James Mitchell
Angus Heifer
Chris Sebolt
Dave Steele
Denny Drake
Rt. No. 1
Brian Perkins
Mystic
FFA
Jaren Tybaugh
Eugene Fry
Dean Johnson
Peggy Pettibone
Moravia Ffa
Appanoose
Jaguary
Gider
Sharopion
Moravia Fpa
Centerville Fair
Jaren Tabaugh
Wayne County Fair
Taylor Ettes Win at Appanoose County Fair
The Taylor Ettes 4-H club had three members exhibit at Appanoose County Fair. Terri Ballanger earned blue ribbons for stierta and halter top. Nan cy Burkland showed items including a sewing box, shorts, midriff top, and taylors ham all blue. Peggy Pettibone won blue ribbons across multiple entries and will represent the county at the state fair in the dregs review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-Etts
Taylor Ettes
Appanoose County Fair
Terri Ballanger
Nancy Burkland
Taylors Ham
Peggy Pettibone
A D Kincade Undergoes Surgery at Davis County Hospital
A D Kincade underwent surgery for ulcers Friday morning at Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield. He entered the facility on July 18 for tests and is recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Kincade
A.D. Kincade
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Moravia Couple Announces Engagement of Debra Sue McDanes
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McDanes of Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Debra Sue to Mr. Dwane Krewson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Krewson of Centerville. Debra is employed at the Golden Age Manor and Dwane works in the government business with his father. A fall wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne McDanes
Moravia
Debra Sue
Dwane Krewson
Bill Krewson
Centerville
Teonium United Methodist Church Revival Service
Teonium United Methodist Church invites worship Sundays with a revival theme Even Rubbish Is Valuable. Services start at 9 30 am followed by Sunday School at 10 30 am and evening programs at 7 pm including Youth Fellowship and Children’s Service. UMW meets Thursday July 29 at 1 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teonium United Methodist
Donald Whitehead
UMW
Week of August Nazarene church events schedule
Centrally air conditioned church calendar lists Sunday August 1 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Study Hour Frank Woodward superintendent 11:00 a.m. Morning Service 2:30 p.m. shut-ins 6:00 p.m. Choir 6:45 p.m. N Y L fellowship Rose Mary Smith Opal Longley Teen Group meeting 7:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service Monday August 2 and August 3 7:30 p.m. nightly district camp meeting West Des Moines Dr Curtis Smith speaker Dr and Mrs James Main singers Tuesday August 3 N W M S Convention Wednesday August 4 N Y S Convention Thursday August 5 Sunday School Convention Friday August 6 Saturday August 7 Assembly Sessions. Transportation line includes contact 724-3649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
N.Y
Rose Mary Smith
Opal Longley
The
Gospel Hour
West Des Moines
Curtis Smith
James Main
N.W.M.S
N.Y.S
Moravia and Salem United Methodist notices merger briefing
The Moravia and Salem United Methodist congregations list pastors Bob and Jo Hoover Grace United Methodist Bean Tomlin lay leader and Kenneth Condra Sunday School superintendent. Worship times 8:30 at Salem 10:30 at Grace Church School at Grace and Salem 9:30. Men’s breakfast 6:30 and Bible study 7:00 at Salem Wednesdays. Parish Council meets July 28 8:00 pm at Grace. no August meeting. United Methodist Women meet July 30 1:30 pm at Gail Tuttle’s home to discuss merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia United
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
Salem
Grace
United Methodist
Gail Tuttle
Thankful note from Bi centennial committees gift
A brief appreciation note expresses gratitude for a surprise gift, noting it will always be treasured. Signed by Jane, Dean, and family.
Centerville hospital gratitude from Lucie Carter
Lucie Carter thanks friends for cards gifts and kindnesses during her hospital stay at Centerville expressing heartfelt appreciation.
Moravia Softball Falls In District Showdown To Twin Cedars
In a high quality district tournament game at Ottumwa Moravia could not overcome Twin Cedars scoring on a bases loaded hit in extra innings after a 0-0 tie through seven. Sheri Kaster pitched well for Moravia and Theresa Cortesio and Kandi Kaster had multiple hits as Moravia ends the summer 27 and 9 with coach Ivan Hawkins noting the return of most players for fall play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cedars
Moravia
Moravia Gills
Ivan Hawkins
Jill McDanel
Ottumwa Field
Sheri Kaster
Karla van Hall
Theresa Cortesio
Kandi Kaster
Chariton
Eddyville
Susan Whitehead
Kandi Easter
Mohawkettes
Sheri Easter
Peg McBride
Becky McBride
Sheri Wilson I
Means Reunion Held At Albia Reservoir Park
The 20th annual Means reunion took place Sunday at Albia city reservoir park with 42 attendees. Guests from multiple towns joined relatives to celebrate graduations, marriages, births, and three deaths while Candy and balloons were given to children and a secretary was elected for 1977. The gathering will occur again last Sunday in July at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Means
Albia City Reservoir Park
Constance Bosco
Keokuk
Lee Means
David
Pat
Diane
Susan
Lucas
Don Garrett
Steven
Scott
Chariton
John W. Besco
Kevin
Darren
Shannon
Sigourney
Huston J. Comstock
Ricky
Tainter
Kenneth Comstock
Allen
Amy
Melrose
Cora Means
Charles Hershberger
James
Joyce
Jeff
Pat Thomas
Albia
Gordon Abbas
Aaron
Tammy
Shelly
Knoxville
Vanessa Comstock
Oskalooga
Everett Dyer
Lyanne
Crystal Courtney
Ottumwa
Russel Hull
Marshall Comstock
Marsha Marie
Tim Edge
Tina Jewett
Scott Michael
Leroy Comstock
Terry Lee
Lester McKee
Robert Glen John
Lee VanZee
George Besco
Robert Glen John McKee
Oskaloosa
Clarence Hull
Birth Announcement Garett Alan Wilson Born July 23 1976
Mr and Mrs Greg Wilson of Moravia announce the birth of their son Garett Alan on July 23 1976 weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Wilson and Mr and Mrs Jerry Woodward Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Moravia Mr and Mrs Bill Mahin of Albia Mr and Mrs Lester Cochran of Moravia and Mrs Arlene Woodward of Marshalltown Great great grandfather Alan Cochran of Seymour
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Greg Wilson
Moravia
Garett Alan
James Wilson
Jerry Woodward
Frank Wilson
Bill Mahin
Albia
Lester Cochran
Arlene Woodward
Marshelltown
Alan Cochran
Seymour
Moravia Babe Ruth boys win 3-2 over Albia Tigers
Moravia White Sox edge Albia 3-2 as Jaren Tubaugh earns his fourth win with a 3-hitter and 10 strikeouts. Bryan Cox doubles and singles, Randy McDonough triples, Tubaugh doubles, while Dennis Kaster and David Bruce add singles. Albia forfeit scheduled Sunday game. Moravia sits at 9 wins 5 losses with one game remaining Wednesday night if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth Boys
Albia
Moravia White Sox
Albia Tigers
Jaren Tubaugh
Jerry Wilson
Bryan Cox
Randy McDonough
Dennis Kaster
David Bruce
Moravia
Albia Yankees
U M W Meets at Salem Church
Grace and Salem United Methodist Women met at Salem Church on Wednesday July 21. The lesson Heritage and the Challenge was presented with devotions and the article Liberty and Justice by Imogene Tisue. Helen Tadlock told of a Miracle Working in a Naperville Vietnamese refugee family. Esther Chelsing led An Interview with women who have encountered Jesus, aided by Sharon Penfield, Martha Van Sickel, Ann Repp, Elaine Murdy and Wanda Murdy. An August trip to Albia Manor for the birthday party is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Salem United Methodist
Salem Church
Liberty and Justice
Imogene Tisue
Jesus
Helen Tadlock
Naperville
Til
Esther Chelsing
Garden Club Meets With Dorothy Boyer in Moravia
The Moravia Garden Club met July 2 at Dorothy Boyer’s home with co host Margaret Callen and ornithologist Charlotte Scott from Seymour as guest speaker. She spoke on Birding and Birds of the Rathbun Lake Area. bird banding observations at Lake Rathbun were shared. Plans noted include the State Flower Show in Ames September six and seventeen and town decorations for bicentennial with five gallon buckets placed at six sites by volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Dorothy Boyer
Margaret Callen
Charlotte Scott
Seymour
Waa
Rathbun Lake
Lake Rathbun
Ames
Delores Burkland
Booster Club
Sibyl Whitehead
Avera Couple Return From Osteopaths Convention
Dr. and Mrs. Ray Avera returned home Wednesday evening after attending the National Convention of Osteopaths in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Avera
Osteopaths
New York City
Card of Thanks to Relatives and Friends
The family of Norman Ward thanks relatives and friends for their sympathy on their recent loss and sends heartfelt gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Ward
Moravia School Board Seeks Two Directors for Sept 14
Moravia schools seek two board of directors for three year terms to begin after the September 14 election. Nomination deadline is August 5 with Donna Spencer, secretary, handling filings. Incumbent Gordon Massman plans to seek another term. Clell McDanel undecided about seeking another term. Diane Burger is treasurer for a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Gordon Massman
Clell McDanel
McDanel
Donna Spencer
Diane Burger
Effie Hammond services held in Ottumwa
Effie E. Hammond 73 of South Oak Towers Ottumwa died Friday July 23 1976 at St Joseph Hospital. Born July 1 1903 in Appanoose County she married Frank Hammond February 25 1923 he died 1974. Surviving two daughters a son a stepson sister brother and several grandchildren. Funeral July 26 1978 at Johnson Funeral Chapel Ottumwa with Maravia Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Hammond
Effie E. Hammond
South Oak Towers
Ottumwa
St. Joseph Hospital
Appanoose County
Iowa
Roe and
Lavada Lockman Adams
Frank Hammond
Moravia
Barbara Jane Leonard
Spring Grove
Ill
Donna Dean Abel
High Point
North Carolina
Cleo Hammond
Clarence Hammond
Tucson
Ariz
Stella Lenz
Des Moines
Frank Adams
Port Huron
Mich
Johnson Funeral Chapel
Maravia
Local Social News From Newton And Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt of Newton visited the Harry Woodward home and traveled to Atlanta Missouri to see a ill cousin. The Hiatts stayed with the Wood wards and hosts Friday. Mrs Blanche Kincade called at Bloomfield hospital Sunday afternoon. Several local families joined Rev Leslie Deedrick and his wife for visits over the week including the Franks Argo Meryle Brown family and Walter household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Hiatt
Newton
Harry Woodward
Jay Clayworth
Tammie
Carlisle
Blanche Kincade
A. D. Kincade
Bloomfield Hospital
Clair McDanel
Pam
Sheila
Camanche
Francis Argo
Thelma McDanel
Meryle Brown
Marion
Leslie Deedrick
Aubrey Walter
Kevin
Friend
Mark Simmons
Centerville
Mearl Walter
Maurice Walter
Marcia Benjamin
Jared
Jason
Marvin Gardner
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Oravia Ruritan Club
Moravia Raritan
Keith Chelsing
Mark Entrake
Jerry Att
David Carter
Ralph Spencer
David Horn
Dewayne Johnson
Hersey
George Rudloff
Church of the Nazarene
D. R. Abies
Jane, Dean
Lucie Carter
MHS
U.M.W
Garden Club
Pearl Runnells
West Finley Ave
North Side Masonic Temple
East Pennsylvania
Pearl D. Runnells
Eva E. Hiner
W. M. Perdew
Paul E. Runarlis
Burlington
Ruth
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