Little League Drafting Set After Signup Deadline
The article notes a signup deadline of Monday April 1 for boys to join Little League baseball this summer, with 37 signups so far. A meeting follows the Athletic Promoter's meeting at the high school, urging managers coaches and interested people to attend as the player draft and season plans will be decided. Remaining players can sign at McDonough's Gamble Store or with Ron Van Zante.
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McDonough’s
Gamble Store
Ron van Zante
Babe Ruth Baseball Season Canceled For Lack Of Interest
Only eight boys showed interest making it impossible to field a Babe Ruth baseball team this summer. The notice states the season will not be organized due to insufficient participation.
Rock party at the Faber home leaves guests buzzing
Mr and Mrs Dallas Faber hosted a Friday night rock party with a long guest list including Mr and Mrs Kenneth Free Mr and Mrs Wayne Clark Mr and Mrs Bob Faber and family Mr and Mrs Butch Martin and Son Mrs Inez Faber Mrs Frances Robinson Mrs Genevie Kaivng Bessie Donovan Nadine Faber Ruben Faber Bruce Faber and Eddie Squire Refreshments were served during the evening.
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Dallas Faber
Kenneth Free
Wayne Clark
Bob Faber
Butch Martin
Inez Faber
Frances Robinson
Genevie Kaivng
Bessie Donovan
Nadine Faber
Ruben Faber
Bruce Faber
Eddie Squire
Helping Neighbors Meet With Maurine Burkland
The Helping Neighbors Club met at Maurine Burkland's home on a Wednesday in March with 11 members and four guests including Mrs. Letha Morris and Mrs. Marguerite Whisler. After grace, the group shared a co op dinner highlighted by Minnie Moffatt's apple pie. The president Louise Burton led the business portion, a humorous reading was shared, and members planned a meeting with Angie Stajcar on April 7 with a roll call prompting shoe sharing suggestions.
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Helping Neighbors Club
Maurine Burkland
Letha Morris
Marguerite Whisler
Hazel Gordon
Thelma
Plato
Grace
Alice Simms
Minnie Moffatt
Angie
Louise Burton
Angie Stajcar
Local residents listed as patients and travelers
Heather Scott and Phil Prater are patients at Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Mr and Mrs Jim Demry traveled Sunday to Oskaloosa and New Sharon.
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Heather Scott
Randy Scott
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Phil Prater
Jim Demry
Oakaloosa
New Sharon
Students Named To School Honor Roll List
Fourth quarter honor students were announced by Principal James S Hitchcock. The list includes SEVENTH GRADE Julie Bettis Eugene Fry Dennis Kaster Tena McIntire Suzanne Moore Marlena Patis Susan Raymie Robin Tarbell, EIGHTH GRADE Betsy Evvall Lena Gladfelder Sherri Hinote Jeff Hull Brenda Kelley John McDanel Susan Spencer Alan Tisue Janet Tisue Clay Uhlenhake Craig Vance Tim Vaughan Bobby Wells Renee Woodward, NINTH GRADE Sallie Avera Michele Brown Paula Burkland Lori Clark Marlene Ewing Rickey Heartley Henry Herman Vickie Horn Kandi Easter Eddy Massman Jeffrey McDanel Bobby Mitchell Pam Murphy Ruth Palmer Peggy Pettibone Bridgett Rausch Devana Tubaugh Nancy Wright Jane Zajec Judy Zajec, TENTH GRADE Mary Bruce Dee Coltrain Dennis Condra Paula Hopkins Jane Martin Marty Massman Jill McDanel Stuart McDanel Chris McDonough Brenda Mitchell Doug Moore Patricia Vaughan Marcia Wilson, ELEVENTH GRADE Jerald Ballanger Rick Boyer Lisa Clark Susan Crabtree Chris Herman Rebecca Horn Karen Johnson Martin McClurg Jeff McDanel Marilyn Shelquist Jess Uhlenhake Molly Van Benthuysen Tammy Wells Laura Zintz, TWELFTH GRADE Joyce Christy Doug Doud Dave Godby Janice Hopkins Judy Lockman Vanessa Long Sherry McCannon Paula McClurg Dean McDanel Julia McDanel Jay McDonough Duane Palmer Karen Riegel Mary Kay Simmons Robin Spencer Judi Stocker Kim Tarbell Darlene Vaughan Sally Whitehead Linda Wilson.
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James S. Hitchcock
Julie Bettis
Eugene Fry
Dennis Kaster
Tena McIntire
Suzanne Moore
Marlena Patis
Susan Raymie
Robin Tarbell
Betsy Evvall
Lena Gladfelder
Sherri Hinote
Jeff Hull
Brenda Kelley
John McDanel
Susan Spencer
Alan Tisue
Janet Tisue
Jess Uhlenhake
Molly van Benthuysen
Tammy Wells
Laura Zintz
Joyce Christy
Doug Doud
Dave Godby
Janice Hopkins
Judy Lockman
Vanessa Long
Sherry McCannon
Paula McClurg
Dean McDanel
Julia McDanel
Jay McDonough
Duane Palmer
Karen Riegel
Mary Kay Simmons
Robin Spencer
Judi Stocker
Kim Tarbell
Darlene Vaughan
Sally Whitehead
Linda Wilson
West Indies Missionary to Speak at Nazarene Church
On Thursday April 4 at 7 30 p m the local Church of the Nazarene hosts missionary Rev Lawrence Faul from Tobago West Indies for a special service His fourth furlough since July 1952 and he will share slides detailing Caribbean work with an invitation extended to all attendees
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Church of the Nazarene
Lawrence Faul
Tobago
West Indies
Faul
Northwest Nazarene College
North Dakota
Caribbean
Iconium United Methodist Service and Church School
Rev L B Deedrick presides at worship at 9:30 a.m. with 10:30 a.m. church school. UMW meeting at the church Thursday March 28 at 1:30 p.m. Donald Whitehead listed as contact.
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Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
U.M.W
Moravia gatherings honor Mrs Monte Albers birthday
Mr and Mrs Joe Kaster and families and Mrs Alice Kaster of Moravia joined Mr and Mrs Monte Albers and the Lloyd Albers family for a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs Monte Albers. Alice Kester stayed overnight with Mrs Albers and returned home near Belle Plaine Monday. Other guests included Knapps from Fairfield Payson Utah Centerville and Des Moines and Dulaney and Walter families with Jim Knapp and Ka brina.
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Joe Kaster
Alice Kaster
Moravia
Paul Benell, Jr
Des Moines
Monte Albers
Lloyd Albers
Albers
Alice Kester
Belle Plaine
Otto Knapp
Fairfield
Oliver Knapp
Payson
Utah
Karl Knapp
Centerville
Ardis Walter
Linda Dulaney
Jim Knapp
Kabrina
Richard Dulaney
Nba Faber
Jack Lewis
Knoxville
L. E. Thompson
Harold Kimberling
Lewis
Moravian UM Parish Announces Spring Schedule
Reverend Wallace Palmer leads Moravian United Methodist Parish with worship at Grace Church 9 30 am and Salem Church 10 30 am church school rotating between Salem and Grace schedules.
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Moravian United Methodist Parish
Wallace Palmer
Grace
Salem
Grace United Methodist Calendar of Meetings
Grace United Methodist lists events for the week with times for TOPS club at 9 30 a m and Junior Choir practice at 3 40 p m on Thursday March 28 Junior High UMYF meets Sunday March 31 at 6 30 p m and Senior Choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m on Monday April 1 Led by Jerry Roblenz Lay Leader the schedule notes church activities and times
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Grace United Methodist
Jerry Roblenz
Mar
Salem United Methodist church notices event calendar
Dave Harris church school superintendent announces events including choir rehearsal on Saturday March 30 at 7:00 p.m. Singspiration service Sunday March 31 at 7:30 p.m. Web April 3 men’s breakfast and prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting for all men in the community.
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Salem United Methodist
Dave Harris
Nazarene Church Schedule and Missionary Event Notices
The Chaureh of Nazarene D. R. Unes church offers Sunday services at 16:00, 11:00, 18:45, and 19:30 with Sunday School, Bible Study, Youth programs, and an Evangelistic Gospel Hour. Weekly meetings include Missionary talks, Prayer and Fasting, and a District Junior and Teen Bible Quiz with Moravian participants from Des Moines. Transportation available via call 724-8649. A quoted faith message closes the notice.
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Frank Woodward
Rose Mary Smith
Nancy Kiampe
Opal Longley
Edna Horn
Marion Woodward
Hawaii
Lawrence Faul
West Indies
Des Moines East Side Church
Moravia
Call
Band Roosters Booster Meeting Set for April 3
Regular April gathering of the Band Roosters Booster Club will meet at the high school on Wednesday April 3 at 1 30 p m Local members urged to attend and support marching band activities
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Roosters
Jeff McDanel Wins AMVETS Driving Rodeo Title
Jeff McDanel son of Cle and Mrs McDanel won the AMVETS Dodge Driving Rodeo at Centerville on March 17. The win earns him a chance to compete in the state contest at the Lucas building parking lot in Des Moines this Saturday, with the national meet in Atlanta on May 11. McDanel completed a driver education course in Moravia schools under instructor Jim Miller.
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Jeff McDanel
Cle McDanel
Amvets Dodge
Centerville
Lucas Building
Des Moines
Atlanta
Jeff
Moravia
Jim Miller
Engagement of Joyce Lynn Christy to Gary Stephen Neel
Mr and Mrs Wayne Christy of Melrose announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Lynn Christy to Gary Stephen Neel son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Neel of Corydon. Joyce Lynn a 1974 Moravia High School graduate will attend Simpson College in the fall. Gary Neel a 1973 Indian Hills CC graduate and U S Navy member. A May wedding is planned.
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Wayne Christy
Melrose
Joyce Lynn
Gary Stephen Neel
Hubert Neel
Corydon
Christy
Moravia High School
Neel
Wayne Community High School
Indian Hills Community College
U.S. Navy
Simpson College
Wesley Chapel UMW Meeting Notes March 21
The Wesley Chapel UMW met with Juanita Dooley on March 21. The district secretary read a letter. The annual meeting is planned for October in Centerville. Flora Hiatt led a lesson on Life Styles of Youth and the Bible reading was 2 Corinthians 6 17.
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Wesley Chapel
U.N.W
U.M.W
Juanita Dooley
Rall
St. Patrick
Centerville
S.S
Golda
Evelyn Daniels
Doris Boblenz
Eva Tucker
Helen Price
Mae McDonald
Paulette Daniels
Bryan
Flora Hiatt
Mary Meadows
Elaine Spencer
Chris
Golda Hiatt
Judy Ballanger
Tony
Edith Hiatt
Edrie Phillips
Progressive Club Meeting Credits Prizes at Social
Progressive Club met with Mrs Loyd Carter Tuesday afternoon for their regular gathering. Bridge was played with prizes awarded to Genevieve Morgan and Mary Ward. Hostess served salad crackers nuts candy and coffee to guests.
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Progressive Club
Loyd Carter
Genevieve Morgan
Mary Ward
Notable hospital updates from Monroe County area
Ann Long entered Monroe County Hospital in Alpia Monday as a pneumonia patient. Mrs Inez Campbell returned home Wednesday after 14 days in St Joseph hospital in Center Ville. Newt Long underwent surgery Friday evening at Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
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Ann Long
Monroe County Hospital
Alpia
Inez Campbell
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Newt Long
Albia
Unionville Chili Soup Supper Planned for March 30
Unionville celebration committee announces a chili soup supper and fun night at Unionville la gym on Saturday March 30 with serving starting at 6 00 p m Proceeds go toward the town 4th of July celebration Enjoy good food and old fashioned fun at the community event funded to boost Independence Day festivities.
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Unionville
Thank you for the cards and visits during my hospital stay
Icex Campbell expresses gratitude for cards, letters, visits, and messages received while hospitalized. Special thanks are given to the Maurice Walter family, Wilbur I and Eva for their many kindnesses.
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Nuises
Maurice Walter
Wilbur l
Eva
Icex Campbell
Van Benthuysen Voted To Aes All-State Teams For Record Scoring
Moravia star Molly Van Benthuysen earns All State second team by Iowa Daily Press Association. Lisa Clark gets honorable mention in IDPA and sixth team in Des Moines Register. Molly captains Courierland first team with 50.8 ppg and 1269 season points. TOPS Chapter 812 holds March 28 recognition day.
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TOPS
Moravia
Ginny Boblenz
Linda Harris
Deloris Ballanger
Marie Padget
Molly van Benthuysen
Daily
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Lisa Clark
IDPA
Des Moines Register
Ottumwa Courier
Molly
Courierland
Weekend and Sunday Guests Across Several Iowa Homes
A series of social visits spans Des Moines Centerville Mediapolis and Albia with Mr and Mrs Leo Dagle Mrs Garnet Brain and families hosting or visiting. Notable events include a 90th birthday dinner for John Johnson at the Carriage Light Inn Albia and ongoing family gatherings from Des Moines to New Berlin Wisconsin.
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Leo Dagle
Des Moines
Garnet Brain
Richard Raymie
Carl van Zante
Charles van Zante
Tommy
Grissom A. F. Base
Ind
Mark van Zante
Marshalltown
Ronald van Zante
Eileen McDonough
Waterloo
Hawkeye Institute
Jack McDonough
Jim Demry
Kaye Washburn
Centerville
Ivan Perry
Winfield
Kan
Marshall Perry
Maurice Peterson
Blakesburg
Carriage Light Inn
Albia
John Johnson
John William Johnson
Dick Johnson
Fern Wright
Rick Johnson
Pam Lockman
Sherry McCannon
Ed Demry
Sewal
Inabelle McKee
Loyd Carter
Elsie Long
Harry Woodward
Woodward
Monroe County Hospital
Tucson
Ariz
Janet Schneider
Robert
Misty
Sheela
James Easter
Bonaparte
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
Bob Carter
Morning Sun
Kaye ‘Washburn
Margaret Kincade
Kari Rogers
New Berlin
Wis
Marion Clayworth
Demry
Moravia School Board Meeting Notice
Residents to attend a Moravia school board meeting at 7 30 pm on March 27 to discuss school personnel for the coming year.
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Moravia
Republican Women’s Club Meets with Senator Ramsey
The Republican Women’s club plans a Monday April 1 meeting at 8:00 p.m. at Miss Virginia Barbaglia’s RR 3 Centerville home. Guest speaker will be Senator Richard Ramsey.
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Republican Women’s Club
Virginia Barbaglia
RR. 3
Centerville
Richard Ramsey
Conservation Award To Robb Receives Monroe County Honor
Robb of Des Moines won a Monroe County soil conservation award at the Albia Soil Conservation banquet held Tuesday evening for improvements on the former Harry Woodward farm north west of Moravia since 1971. Other honorees included George Mackey Albia school instructor and Paul Morehead for projects near Albia.
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Om Robb
Des Moines
Monroe County
Albia
Harry Woodward
Moravia
George Mackey
Hugh Lundy
Paul Morehead
Walter Gardner, Jr
Kenneth Shepard
Tom Kaldenberg
Ron Clark
Kenny Ellison
Albia Chamber of Commerce
DeWayne Johnson
Albert Etcher
Sterling Martin
John Botts
Wayne Scholtes
Iowa State University
Uruguay
Card of Thanks for 50th Anniversary Recognition
Expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for gifts and cards. Special thanks to Max and Virginia Mc Donough Dean and Wanda Tom lin and their families for helping make the 50th wedding anniversary an enjoyable celebration.
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Max
Virginia McDonough
Dean
Wanda Tomlin
Pearl
Jeraldine
John
Thank you for kindness during Karl E Tuttle illness
The Tuttle family expresses gratitude for prayers, visits, memorials, and floral tributes during Karl E Tuttle's illness. Mrs. Karl E Tuttle and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tuttle, Mr. and Mrs. Terrance S. Tuttle, and Jeffrey Karl thank friends for support.
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Karl
Karl E. Tuttle
Kenneth Tuttle
Terrance S. Tuttle
Jeffrey Karl
New Arrivals Report Births From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Ted Cochran welcomed a son born Sunday March 24 at 3 55 am weighing 8 pounds 104 ounces. Mr and Mrs Dennis Doud Ot tumwa Route 4 welcomed a baby boy named Micheal Kenneth born March 5. Grandparents are Kenneth Doud Moravia and Mildred Ware Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Ray Mitchell Centerville welcomed a daughter Jan Marie born March 26 at St Joseph Hospital Centerville weighing seven pounds three and a half ounces. Mrs Bette Van Dorin Moravia is the grandmother and Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt are the great grandparents.
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Ted Cochran
Dennis Doud
Ottumwa
Ray Mitchell
Centerville
Jan Marie
St. Joseph Hospital
Bette van Dorin
Moravia
Lee Hiatt
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Petoria
South Africa
Zambia
Nazarene Church
Rhodesia
Central Africa
Robb
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