Eastern Star meeting honors Betty Sweeny with initiation
The Mo ravia Chapter of Order of Eastern Star held a Saturday program with District Instructor Mrs. Betty Sweeny of Ottumwa giving instruction. A 6:00 dinner at Salem United Methodist Church followed, then Mrs Pamela Johnson was initiated by Moravia officers. Guests came from multiple towns and an Estral program raised 19.24 for Iowa college aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Eastern Star Chapter
Helen Johnson
Suzanne Turner
Lucille Carter
Beatrice French
Betty Sweeny
Kathryn Sharp
Wilma
Order of Eastern Star
Ottumwa
Sweeny
Matrong Club
Centerville
Oskaloosa
Unionville
Moulton
Salem United Methodist Church
Pamela Johnson
Rick Johnson
Tracy
Star Points
French
Iowa
Blanche Kincade
Janet Schneider
Joann Turner
Deanna Wilson
Wanda VanBenthuysen
Past Matrons Meet at Lucile Carter Home
Past Matrons met Tuesday evening at the home of Lucile Carter for their regular meeting. No business was conducted. A social hour followed with refreshments of jello cake dessert nuts mints and coffee served by the hostess.
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Lucile Carter
Scout Show at Centerville March 15
Conestoga Wagon District Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts host the 1975 Scout Show on March 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Centerville Campus Multi-Purpose Building of Indian Hills Community College. Moravia Pack 40 exhibits safety and fitness. Pinewood Derby cars race. Mitigwa Dancers perform with Des Moines group. Guests include State Senator Richard Ramsey, State Rep John Brunow, and Iowa Conservation Commission aide William Bradham. Cub Scouts may join Pinewood Derby even without displays. tickets $1 per family at door or from scouts. Baby Jimmie Brian, born Feb 26 to Mr and Mrs Jerry Stanley, named.
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Conestoga Wagon District
Centerville
Indian Hills Community College
Moravia Cub Scout Pack
Des Moines
Richard Ramsey
John Brunow
Iowa Conservation Commission
William Bradham
Thanks to relatives and friends after a fall
Lora Lockman thanks Joe Mandanaro Rev Parmer and others for cards calls and home visits after her accidental fall at home. They are greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mandanaro
Rev. Parmer
Lora Lockman
Moravia Boys Take sectional game at Moulton 79 73
Moravia fell to Moulton 79 51 in the sectional final after defeating Russell 79 73 at Moulton in the opening round. Stuart McDanel led Moravia with 25 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Jeff L McDanel 15 Paris 15. Moulton’s Ray Payne scored 28 with 17 rebounds as the Mohawks closed the season 4 17.
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Moravia
Moulton
Russell Boys
Stuart McDanel
Jeff L. McDanel
Lynn Paris
Ron Woodward
Jess Uhlenbake
Jess
Ray Payne
Mohawks
Moravia Saddle Club to Meet on Thursday Evening
Moravia Saddle Club announces a coop supper and regular meeting on Thursday March 6 at 6 30 at the Fairview Center. All members are urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Earl Elliott in charge of entertainment and bingo will be played.
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Moravia Saddle Club
Fairview Center
Earl Elliott
Deloris Perry thanks for hospital support and kindness
Deloris Perry expresses gratitude for cards visits flowers and acts of kindness shown to her family during her hospital stay appreciating the community’s care and support.
School Calendar Highlights From March Schedule
The calendar lists events from Thursday March 6 to Monday March 17 including Adult Education on Stocks Bonds and Investments, a board meeting, an FFA Banquet, Junior High Music Contest at Pella, FFA Contest at Osceola, Summer Recreation Meeting, Adult Homemakers, Girls Basketball Team trip to Des Moines, and an Adult Farmers board meeting.
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Pella
Osceola
Des Moines
Moravia High to stage The Sound of Music musical
Moravia high school music department presents The Sound of Music on Friday and Saturday April 4 and 5 at 7 30 p m Students rehearse with sets costumes and roles Stars include Maria Kandi Kaster Captain Mike Godby Mother Abbess Lona Gladfelder Sister Bertha Ruth Ellen Palmer Sister Margaretta Devana Tubaugh Sister Sophia Joan Strunk Liesl Michele Brown Rolf Marty Massman Max Larry Wilson Elsa Sheila DuVall Vocal music director Paul Tapper instrumental director Don Achetpohi Wayne Donnelly assists Susan Crabtree plays piano Marilyn Shelquist organist Bill Mullins Devana Tubaugh co directs The show promises a big success and invites attendance on the calendar dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Dennis Condra
Eddy Massman
Lori Clark
Vicky Lockman
Marilyn Shelquist
Janet Tisue
Mary Bruce
Sheri Wilson
Nancy Riegel
Maria
Kandi Kaster
Mike Godby
Lona Gladfelder
Bertha
Ruth Ellen Palmer
Margaretta
Devana Tubaugh
Sophia
Joan Strunk
Rolf
Marty Massman
Liesl
Michele Brown
Max
Larry Wilson
Elsa
Sheila DuVall
Paul Tapper
Don Achetpohi
Wayne Donnelly
Susan Crabtree
Bill Mullins
Land Use TV Discussion on Iowa Legislature
Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network channel 11 Des Moines will air a half hour special THIS LAND IS MY LAND Sunday March 9 at 9 30 p m The program explores state wide land use planning with Rep Mary O Halloran and Dale Cochran among others providing insights from the Iowa legislature and government bodies.
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Iowa
Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network
Des Moines
Town Press
Mary O'Halloran
Andrew Varley
Dale Cochran
Taylor-Aid Meeting With Mrs Padget Friday
Notice states Taylor-Aid will convene Friday March 7 with Mrs Marie Padget.
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Taylor-Aid
Marie Padget
Fred McBride Injured In Snowy Auto Crash Near Moravia
Mr and Mrs Fred McBride and Becky McBride were in a collision three miles northeast of Moravia on a county road at about 1015 PM Saturday. McBride swerved to avoid a vehicle on a narrow snow packed road, drove into a snow windrow and ditch, and overturned. He was taken to Monroe County Hospital for treatment. Mrs McBride and Becky were uninjured. The other driver stopped to help. no charges were filed.
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Fred McBride
Becky McBride
Moravia
McBride
Monroe County
Becky
Rites Held Monday For Vera VanDorin Purvis
Vera VanDorin Purvis born December 31 1928 near Newburg Iowa died February 27 1975 in University Hospital Iowa City at 46. She married Francis Purvis August 18 1946 and they had four children. She was active in United Methodist Church Guernsey and led youth groups. Survived by husband four children eight grandchildren and siblings. Services at Montezuma Steffy Funeral Home with graveside in Hillcrest Moravia.
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Vera
Ruth
Fred VanDorin
Newburg
Towa
University Hospital
Towa City
Moravia High School
Francis Purvis
Moravia
Poweshiek County
United Methodist Church
Guernsey
United Methodist Women
M.Y.F
All Young Peoples
Busy Bee Club
Sig Manufacturing Company
Glenn
Carl Purvis
Sandra Evans
Joyce Meldrem
Bobby Purvis
Deep River
George van Dorin
Bevington
Montezuma
Steffy Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Kindness
Francis Purvis and family express deep appreciation for sympathy shown after their loss. Thanks are extended to relatives and friends for flowers memorials food and calls. Signed by Mr and Mrs Carl Purvis and family Mr and Mrs Dennis Meldrem Mr and Mrs Marvin Evans Mr and Mrs Bob Purvis.
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Francis Purvis
Carl Purvis
Dennis Meldrem
Marvin Evans
Bob Purvis
County Legion Meeting Rescheduled to March 18
The American Legion and Auxiliary announce their county meeting will be held March 18 at the Community Building starting at 6 30 p m, moved from the previously scheduled March 13 date.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Senior Citizens Meals Menu Notes
Senior citizens meals list three days with dates and meals. March 10 offers macaroni casserole glazed carrots salad dessert. March 12 features chicken and noodles mashed potatoes green beans salad dessert. March 14 includes cornbread and beans tuna and noodles peas salad dessert. Substitutions are often necessary.
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Corm
World Day of Prayer Friday at Nazarene Church
Men and women from all churches are invited to the World Day of Prayer service at 1 30 p m Friday March 7 at the local Church of the Nazarene. Christians worldwide will observe prayers in many languages from Tonga to the Eskimos and Samoans. Participants are urged to join in praying for loved ones community and the world.
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Nazarene Church
Church of the Nazarene
Tonga Islands
Southwest Pacific
Nazarene Church Sponsors Pre Easter Revival Services
Beginning this Sunday morning at 6 o clock the local Church of the Nazarene will sponsor special pre Easter revival services nightly at 7 30 through Sunday March 16. Rev Mary Ann Freeman from Ellisville Illinois will be featured speaker each evening with Bible based messages. Layton and Deloris Malone of Olathe Kansas will handle weekend music while Larry and Rosemary Smith lead weekday music.
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Church of the Nazarene
Illinois
Kansas
Mary Ann Freeman
Ellisville
God the Holy Spirit
Layton
Deloris Malone
Olathe
Larry
Rosemary Smith
Moravia FFA Banquet Set For Friday Evening
Moravia FFA hosts its annual Parent and Son Banquet at the high school this Friday at 6 30 p m. Ron Bower of near Fairfield will speak after serving in the Army. He later farms 700 acres with 500 in row crops and raises about 1000 pigs annually. He is president of the Farm Bureau and past president of the Pork Producers. Moravia FFA officers preside over the program with Rick Boyer as president and other officers listed. Jeff McDanel to introduce guests and head table.
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Moravia Ffa
Ron Bower
Fairfield
Iowa State University
Ames
Farm Bureau
Pork Producers
Jefferson County Ag Board
Rick Boyer
Harold Rowley
Bob Mitchell
Tim Seals
Rodney Wulff
Mark French
Sentinel
David Carter
Jeff McDanel
Brad Mitchell
FFA
Carter
Clay Uhlenhake
Trailer Home Destroyed by Fire Near Moravia
A Bud McDanel trailer home one mile west and 144 miles south of Moravia burned out completely Wednesday morning. Occupants Mr and Mrs Dan McDanel and family had moved to Dwight Glicks at Johnsons Corner. Jim Cochran had planned to buy the trailer and was in it Tuesday evening. Cause unknown. no witness to the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud McDanel
Moravia
Dan McDanel
Dwight Glick
Johnson's Corner
Jim Cochran
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Eastern Stars
Wah Lucile Carter
Jerry Stanley
Albia Hospital
Jimmie Brian
Deloris Perry
Seymour
Craig Vance
Randy Whitehead
Gary Rowley
Mike Brown
Clay Whitenlake
Bryan Odell
Jeff Hull
Vera VanDorin Purvis
Uscevla
Brent Wulff
Gary Coltrain
Craig Vutice
Rick
Carl Boyer
Bernard Pugh
Brunow
Jerald Ballanger
PFA
Oscevla
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