Moravia girl crowned Iowa High School Rodeo Queen
Michele Brown of Moravia won the Iowa High School Rodeo Queen title at Albia with 15 contestants. She will compete in the National Rodeo Queen contest in Sulphur, Louisiana, August 1 to 7 with contestants from 28 states and two provinces. Pratt prizes include belt buckle and crown for her Iowa title. She has long history in horse shows and state fair pageants and plans college after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele Brown
Albia
Michele
Wanda
Kenneth Brown
Moravia High School
Sulphur
Loudalans
Misa Brown
Moravia
Sac
Connec
Sandy Kruse Works On Master’s Degree
Mrs. Clem Kruse known as Sandy visited her parents Rev. L. B. Deedrick from June 17 to June 22 with Kim and Scott staying part of the summer. Clem serves on the staff of College Avenue Church of the Nazarene and will supervise College Avenue School for Young Children starting in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Kruse
Sandy
L. B. Deedrick
Kim
Scott
Clem
College
Avenue Church of the Nazarene
Sip
College Avenue School
Quilt Pieces Still Needed for Bicentennial Project
The quilt making department seeks six inch squares for a bicentennial quilt. Please contact or bring pieces to Gamble store or call Mrs. Mark Uhlenhake.
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Gamble Store
Mark Uhlenhake
Werding Couple Wed At Pammel State Park
Daryl Breenbors of Winterset and Niki Turgensen of Prole Iowa were united in marriage on June 19 1978 at Pammel State Park. Daryl is the son of Mr and Mrs Duane Steenhoek and Niki is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Nyle Jurgenson.
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Daryl Breenbors
Winterset
Niki Turgensen
Prole
Pammel State Park
Daryl
Duane Steenhoek
Niki
Nyle Jurgenson
Marching Sand Rehearsal for Unionville Parade
The marching band urges all members to attend a Thursday practice from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Twirlers flag swingers and other performers are requested to be present. Saturday morning the full group will perform at Unionville, IA.
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Unionville
Twir Jerg
Unipole
Beard Contest Names for July 3 Categories
Nine beard contest categories are listed for 4 30 p m Saturday July from the event. Categories include most color neatest best moustache best goatee best sideburns and moustache best goatee and moustache best hendiebar moustache most unique and grand prize.
Unionville to celebrate Bicentennial weekend event
Unionville hosts a Saturday festival June 26 1976 with 8:00 am flag ceremony and free pancake breakfast. Moriovia high school band performs, antique flea market games and a dress contest run 8:30 to 9:30 am. Main event is a miniature toy tractor pull followed by music and square dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Moriivia High School
Jack Paris
Legion Auxiliary Picnic in the Park Highlights Campaigned Events
The American Legion Auxiliary held a coop picnic in the park on June 21 with 17 members attending. Reports praised members for sympathy cards and support, listed officers elected for 1976 77, and noted upcoming events including a Centerville installation and a Des Moines convention.
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Centerville
Gernet Brain
Aleafa Hiatt
Department
Des Moines
Wanda Murdy
Margaret Brooks
Garnet Brain
Loyemma Pal‘mer
Genevieve Morgan
Louemma Palmer
Mary McClurg
Eloise Gardner
Alwara Hiatt
Judy Cox
Mary Oebler
Blanche Kincade
Mra. Morgan
Window display drive seeks items for July 4 celebration
The window display committee calls for families to contribute items for a community display. Requested categories include antiques, clothing such as old wedding gowns, glassware, newspaper items, furniture, farm tools, and photos. Deliver items to the former Village Florist Building by Friday morning July 2 at 8:50 a.m or give to a committee member for registration.
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Anc Cigribel Mosley
Sharon Penfield
Doris Boblenz
Garnet Brain
Juapita Dooley
Linda Haris
Connie Knapp
Lois Macon
Mary Oehler
Vilage Florist
Blakesburg Alumni Picnic Scheduled for June 27
The Blakesburg Alumni picnic will be held Sunday at Blakesburg park starting at 1.00 p.m. If rain moves the gathering indoors to the community building, according to the Alumni Committee.
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Blakesburg
Thank You Note from Mary Mikels and Family
A brief thank you expresses gratitude for cards prayers and thoughtfulness during Mary Mikels hospital stay at the University hospital with the Mikels family acknowledging support and care.
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University Hospital
Mary Mikels and Family
Carl Callen Dies Following Heart Attack
Carl Callen, 59, of Ogallala Nebraska, died June 21 after a heart attack. Services held Wednesday morning. Son of Irwin and Mae Dodd Callen, nephew of Riley Callen, Gladsie Pennington and John Dodd of Moravian. He recently wrote Mrs. Heth Bolenz of plans to return to Moravia for the bicentennial July 3 and 4. A former Moravian high school student.
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Carl Callen
Ogallala
Nebr
Irwin
Mae Dodd Callen
Riley Callen
Gladsie Pennington
John Dodd
Heth Boblenz
Moravia
Special Revival Sundays at Iconium Church
On Sunday January 27 a series of special Sunday morning revival services will begin at Tegmurh United Methodist Church held at the usual 9:30 am worship hour. Each message will be pictured in Scene-O-Felt oil paintings on wool felt goods inviting attendees to hear and see the sermon. Congregants are urged to attend and bring someone, with weekly church notes and ads for further information.
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Tegmurh United Methodist Church
Engaged Couple From Moravia Announce Plans
Engaged is Glenda Leah Simmons daughter of Mr and Mrs P Arthur Simmons Moravia to Pfc Ferlin McAlister son of J B McAllister of AlbIn and Mrs Mary Martin of Moravia Pfc McAlister assigned to U S Army at Fort Riley Kas Miss Simmons will resume Moravia High School studies and an early fall wedding is planned.
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P. Arthur Simmons
Moravia
Glenda Leah
Pfc
Ferlin McAlister
J. B. McAllister
Albin
Mary Martin
McAlister
U.S. Army
Fort Riley
Kas
Mies Simmons
Moravia High School
Bicentennial Pageant Chorus Singers Needed
Moravia seeks singers for a bicentennial pageant chorus to perform July 3 and 4. The program includes church and home life scenes with old hymns and golden oldies, finale featuring the National Anthem.
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Moravia
Moravia White Sox topple Albia Yankees 5 1 at Moravia
Moravia White Sox defeated Albia Yankees 5 1 as Kennis Kaster pitched a three hitter with nine strikeouts and Jaren Tubaugh catching. Moravia earlier beat Blakesburg Twins 9 6 in a game noted for defensive miscues and nine Moravia hits. The team stands at 3 2 with upcoming games against Albia Indians and Albia Tigers.
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Moravia
Babe Ruth White Sox
Albia Yankees
Blakesburg Twins
Moravia White Sox
Kennis Kaster
Jaren
Kaster
Jaren Tubaugh
Wilson
D. Tubaugh
McCoy
Cox
McDonough
Moravia Bicentennial Weekend Full of Events
Dozens of committees plan a three day Moravia bicentennial with flag raising and taps by Boy Scouts, a Declaration reading, a king and queen pageant for ages 68 and up, art and craft fairs, music acts, a bluegrass festival, parades, contests, a historical pageant and fireworks. Major groups include Koestner catering, Music Mothers, and the Des Moines Register parade grand marshal. Panels, church services, a time capsule, a fox hunt, and a four wheel drive pull mark a wide community celebration across Moravia July weekend.
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Moravia
Boy Scouts
Don Kaster
L. B. Deedrick
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ron Extline
Spencer’s
Koestner
Display and Quilt Show at Moravia Legion Hall
Moravia hosts a display and quilt show during July 3 4 and 5 with all community groups invited to exhibit. A quilt contest display will also be featured and further information is available from Mrs Ivan Gladys Harsh at 724 3390.
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Moravia
Legion Hall
Ivan
Gladys) Harsh
Afghan on Display for Depot Fund in Appanoose County
A Betsy Ross knitted Afghan by Mrs Art Fox is on display at Iowa Trust and Savings Bank to raise donations for the Appanoose County Historical Society depot fund. Tickets cost 1.00. a drawing will occur Sunday July 4 at 8:00 p.m. after Sweet Adelines from Albia perform in front of the community building. Also mentioned are visits by Mr and Mrs Steven Wulff and Kristin of Eddyville to Carl Corbett and Wilma Whicker.
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Depot Fund
Betsy Ross
Art Fox
Iowa Trust
Savings Bank
Appanoose County
Steven Wulff
Kristin
Near Eddyville
Carl Corbett
Wilma Whicker
Pageant Participants Sought for Community Bicentennial Event
Community members are encouraged to join the school scene at the community building Thursday at 5 p.m. Tune 24. Contact Mrs. Marion Woodward Rev. Bob Hoover or Dan Brooks for home or church scenes. Chorus practice is Thursday June 24 and Tuesday June 29 with invites to sing. The pageant runs July 3 and 4 during the Bicentennial weekend.
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Marion Woodward
Bob Hoover
Dan Brooks
Local celebration offers July 4 talent program
After church and dinner a local talent program runs before the parade inviting all ages to join using dance play instrument or other talents. Call 724 3225 to sign up with the local entertainment committee. Lela Williams and Scott of Ames visited Saturday with sister Martha Van Sickel and family.
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Lela Williams and
Scott of
Ames
Martha van Sickel
King Queen Contest to Close Monday
The Bi Centennial King and Queen contest for ages 65 and over closes on Monday June 28. Votes will be collected and tallied on that date.
Births in Unionville and Centerville Families
Mr and Mrs Randy Dommer of Unionville welcome Bengie Shane born June 22 at Monroe County hospital Al bia weighing 6 pounds 13 1/2 ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lawrence Dom mer and Mr and Mrs Carl Cox. Mr and Mrs Jerry Allen of Seymour announce Jason Truman born June 22 1976 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jack Lee Centerville and Mrs Mildred Allen Centerville.
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Randy Dommer
Unionville
Bengie Shane
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Lawrence Dommer
Carl Cox
Jerry Allen
Seymour
Jason Truman
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Myre
Jack Lee
Moravia
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Mildred Allen
Immunization Clinic Set for Centerville June 28
Regular monthly clinic will be held Monday June 28 from 10 30 a m to 4 p m at the Centerville courthouse first floor nurses office. For more information call 856 6308.
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Centerville
Moravia Babe Ruth Team Enjoys Strong Season
Moravia's White Sox Babe Ruth squad in Monroe county league stands 3 wins and 2 losses this season. Photo features players Bill Pettibuoe Brad McElderry Daren Tubaugh Mark Vance Scott McCoy Tony Rogers Richard Stocker Jerry Wilson Bryas Cox with coaches Tom Brownlee Jess Ublenhake and Jeff McDanel. Absent members were Jaren Tubanga Larry Clark Stan McElderry Randy McDonough Dennis Kasier Al Hobart David Bruce.
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Moravia White Sox
Babe Ruth
Bill Pettibuoe
Brad McElderry
Daren Tubaugh
Mark Vance
Scott McCoy
Tony Rogers
Richard
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Losi Clark
al Clark
Indian Hills
Ty Rose Forgy
Sandy Kruse
Stermhoek Werding Jum
Iconium
White Sox
Albia OodigQdo
Babe Ruth Boys
Moravia Boys
Tubaugh
S. McCoy
Tom Brownlee
Albia Indians
Albia Tigers
Bill Scop
Corder
Kirksville
Plainsmen
Prairie City
Fox River Grass
Drakesville
Bluegrass Drifters
Cincinnati
Last Pony Mine
Uncle Sam
Post Office
Dr. Yard Orchestra
Burlington
Shelter House
Union Church
A. L. Bautz
Moravian Church
Madison, Wis
Dean Tomlin
del Donahoo
Frank Miller
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Salem Church
Adelines
Jaycees
Jaycee-Ettes
American Legion
Dick Johnson
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