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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1974
Page
3
Unionville Ia hosts a Dog Patch USA themed July Fourth event at the gym with a 10:00 a.m. parade meeting at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Methodist church. After the parade, games, a kung fu demonstration, a home talent show, a TV clock radio watch drawing, square dancing, and a raffle fill the day's program.
Rev and Mrs Joe Hanes of Tama announce a son Joel Mark born June 24 at 7 pounds 12 ounces. Janet Van Sickel is mother. Doyle Mick of Moravia Furniture and his wife share a daughter Sara Jo born June 18 at 8 pounds 4 ounces in Albia. Dennis Glosser and wife welcome a daughter born June 18 at St Joseph hospital Centerville weighing 7 pounds 16 ounces.
In Friday softball action Team 2 defeated Team 3 by 19 runs to 9. McBride and Matkovich pitched for Team 2, which had 8 hits led by Rhonda Woodward’s 1-2-3 night and Jackie Wilson’s two singles and a double. For Team 3, Marsha Koffman and Cindy Rogers shared pitching as Koffman led Team 3 with two singles among 9 hits. Team standings show Team 2 at 2-4 and Team 3 at 4-2.
The Moravia Community High School Concert Band and Stage Band held a Sunday concert in Unionville Ta. The Stage Band opened with four numbers, the Concert Band played five songs, then the Stage Band closed with four more. Plans include weekly practice and summer appearances at the state fair. An August 11 concert at Rathbun Lake is promised.
Richard Harsh former Mo ravian and current director of art at John Wesley College will take part in Project Zero at Harvard University this summer. He will study at the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences attending a workshop titled The How of I Art Educating Creative Process.
Thank you to relatives and many friends for cards calls gifts and concerns while in Albia Hospital and after returning home Special thanks to Dr Avera Rev Palmer and Rev Uhies for calls prayers Rev Uhies for bringing me home from the hospital Leonard Palmer.
Grace Veach thanks neighbors and friends for kind deeds during her hospital stay in Albia after surgery, expressing gratitude for support to her and Mary.
Ludy Lockman and David Warren Cruikshank exchanged vows Sunday at Grace United Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Lockman of Moravia, wore a satin gown with chantilly lace and a lavender daisies bouquet. The groom is from Des Moines, son of Mrs Bertha Cruikshank of Bloomfield. Guests gathered for a 120-person reception. the couple will reside in Des Moines following grades and work at Chicago Northwestern Railroad.
Church of Nazarene in West Des Moines outlined a full weekend schedule including Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m N Y P S Fellowship Hour Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Following the evening service NWMS nominating committee meets Girls Camp at District Campgrounds July 2 5 Monthly Missionary Meeting July 3 N W MLS elections July 4 Prayer and Fasting at noon Call 724 3649 for transport Quotes spiritual guidance to stay faithful
Rev Wallace Palmer leads Moravia UMC with 8 30 a m worship at Grace and 10 30 a m worship at Salem Grace. church school at both Salem and Grace. TOPS Club schedule on June 27 28 30 and July 1 3. School of Christian Mission at LeMars. Sunday activities include 7 30 p m Sunday evening worship. Dave Harris lists church school superintendent duties.
Rev L B Deedrick leads worship at 9 30 a m with church school at 10 30 a m UMW meeting set at the church Thursday June 27 at 1 30 p m Donald Whitehead listed in contact notes with service and church activities.
Local residents and relatives visit across several states. Harold Hawk and Frank Wilson hosts share news while Grace Veach returns home from surgery in Albia. More visitors travel to Des Moines, Mason City, Ottumwa, Palos Verdes, and Chariton for family events and a milestone 86th birthday.
A Salen event is announced to be held Sunday in Moravia if weather permits with Selens United Methodist Church hosting the gathering.
Delia Mae Jacobs, 57, died of an apparent heart attack at the Forrest Jacobs farm home. Moravia Fire Department responding around 11 00 a.m. found her deceased. body sent by Geyer ambulance to Turner Funeral Home.
Moravia Rainbow Girls Lori Mc Kinley Myra Turner Susan Robin Spencer and Mrs Mary Martin attended the Grand Assembly in Ames over three days. Robin Spencer served as Grand Representative to South Carolina for a year while Lori McKinley was named district projects chairman for the new year. Pat Lockman of Moravia joined Bloomfield Rainbow Girls, and Mrs Charles Turner accompanied Moravia girls home with the Moulton group.
Moravia Unit 361 American Legion Auxiliary elected new officers for the coming year. Wanda Murdy president Garnet Brain 1st vice president Margaret Brooks 2nd vice president Martyn Robinson secretary Sondra Perry treasurer Blanche Kincade chaplain Claribel Mosley historian Lula Hiatt sergeant at arms. Delegates Wanda Murdy Marilyn Koffman alternates Mary McClurg Fern Hudgens and Ciariber Mosley named.
Wesley UMW met at Edrie and Anna Phillips home on June 20. Doris Boblenz opened with a reading and prayer. Roll call described wedding dress styles as members shared gowns and photos. Flora Hiatt wore her wedding dress. Treasurers reported pledges, three dollars to School of Missions, flower fund collected. Doris taught on Gods World. Jwy meeting planned with Helyo Prive.
Plans are finalized for the Davis reunion to be held July 4 at 12:00 noon in the Moravia community building. George and Melissa Davis left New York for Moravia with their families, founding a settlement near the town. The event honors seven deceased children and one living daughter, Sacha (Davis) Rallint, with guests including Mrs Balling and Mrs Jessica Arbogast, plus many out-of-state relatives and local friends.
Saddle Club hosted a weekend camp-out attracting campers and horses with a Saturday 7:00 supper and a Sunday show. Fifty attendees plus 49 horses entered a grand entry led by Kim Mitchell and Richard Dulaney, with multiple event winners including Katrina Knapp, John Moore, Ray Williams, and Richard Oden among others.
Eariene Davis expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and family for cards flowers gifts food calls and visits during illness and after returning home. Her thanks note highlights how each gesture brightened her day and she offers further appreciation.
Jim and Lorie Demry express gratitude for cards and kind words after the sudden loss affecting their family. They thank friends for sympathy and friendship, noting the memories will endure.
The Foster family thanks 225 relatives and friends for attending their Golden Anniversary on June 23. They appreciated 130 cards, gifts, flowers, and kind words from children and grandchildren.
Shanghai Club hosts a picnic at Itonium on Sunday June 30 starting at 12:00 noon. Members and guests are invited to attend the daytime event with outdoor activities and communal dining.
Moravia drops 23 8 to Southeast Warren in a game where Warren piled up 23 runs on 11 hits while Moravia managed 8 runs on 10 hits. Stuart McDanel led Moravia with 3 hits and 2 RBIs as Jeff C McDanel and Alan Tisue shared catching duties and Ronnie Woodward started on the mound. Next for Moravia is Pella Christian Thursday at 7 30 and Ottumwa Babe Ruth Friday at 7 30.
Moravia defeated Corydon 1-0 in Friday night action at Corydon. Brian Harrington drove in the winning run with a double as Jess Uhlenhake fanned 14 in a strong pitching performance for Moravia. In the nightcap Wayne routed Moravia 17-3 as Moravia used five pitchers and committed many walks. Moravia remains atop the conference standings with a 6-1 mark and 6-5 overall.
Moravia 10 runs on 9 hits with 2 errors. Mormon Trail had 9 runs on 7 hits. Jeff C McDanel led Moravia with 3 hits in 4 at bats. Brian Harrington, Stuart McDanel, and Clay Uhlenhake doubled. Clay Uhlenhake drove in the winning run with a 7th inning double with 2 outs.
Moravia improved to 7 6 for the season 6 wins 4 losses in conference with recent wins at Corydon and over St Warren Tuesday night. In four inning games at Corydon Friday Moravia won 23 11 then 15 3 with Sheri Kaster fanning 2 and 6 in strikeouts respectively Lori Clark Lisa Clark led with hits and doubles Kandi Kaster Julia McDanel two hits Becky Kaster a double Shelia DuVall a triple. Monday Moravia lost 15 1 at Monon Trail despite 3 hits Lisa Clark triple Robin Spencer and Becky Kaster one hit each Sherri Kaster walked three struck out two. Tuesday 13 12 win over Hawkettes Sherri Easter walked 11 struck out 7 Moravia had 3 hits 7 errors Lisa Clark two singles Julia McDanet a single with a triple upcoming games vs Seymour and Mormon Trail next week at home.
Leonard Palmer Alice Simmians Reyana Tubaugh Nellie Williams Mrs Kenneth Gladielder Gary Charity and Grace Veach have been dismissed from Moarce County Hospital.
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