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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1977
Page
3
Moravia High School showcases Fiddler on the Roof with dress rehearsal under way. The show runs Friday and Saturday at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium. Lead roles include Randy Whitehead as Tevye and Sallie Avera as Golde, with many students in the village and Russian ensembles.
Moravia schools announce spring sports including track boys baseball and girls softball. Coaches listed are Mike Laird for boys track Ivan Hawkins for girls and Bob Gray for junior high track. Various meets and districts follow from April through July across Pekin Mohawk Wayne N Mahaska Centerville Seymourg and more with sectionals and tourneys noted.
Honor lists include Freshmen Annette Avera Andrew Burkland Danita Hoffman Lorié Horn Barbara Kelley Michele Koffman Brian Luse Jeanne Massman Scott McCoy Stanley McElderry Malinda Paris Jaren Tubaugh Forrest VanBenthuysen Annette VanDorin Susan Walker Susan Whitehead Rhonda Woodward. Sophomores Julia Bettis Terri Ferren Eugene Fry Debbie Kelderman Randy McDonough Tena McIntire Suzanne Moore Karlena Paris Marlena Paris Susan Raymie Robin Tarbell Myra Turner. Juniors Lonna Bolin Michael Cortesie Becky Faber Mary Fick Brian Harrington Sherri Hinote Teresa Hopkins Jeff Hull Brenda Kelderman Brenda Kelley Lori Massman Norman McClurg Gerry McCrory John McDanel Lori McKinley Susan Spencer Alan Tisue Janet Tisue Penny Walker Nancy Wheeldon. Seniors Sallie Avera Michele Brown Lori Clark Theresa Cortesig Sheila DuVall Becky Kaster Kandi Kaster Eddy Massman Jeff McDanel Pam Murphy Peggy Pettibane Mitchell Bridgette Rausch Nancy Riegel Janice Robinson Devana Tubaugh Jeff Walker Linda Wheeldon Sheri Wilson Nancy Wright Jane Zajec Judy Zajec. Eighth Grade Marla Cox Bradley McElderry Tim Penfield Jane Zintz. Seventh Grade Jayne Charity Christopher Galligan Chris Gr instead Cynthia Kelderman Paula Hermick Dee Ane McDanel Ken McElderry Julia Moore Scott O Conner Maria Pfannebecker Steven Smith Stacy Vance Fenny Whicker.
The calendar lists April events including a musical at 7:30 on Friday and Saturday, the Hawkeye Science Fair, Fun Night on Monday at 7:00, Music Mothers on Wednesday at 1:45, and Boys and Girls Track in Pekin on Thursday. Dismissal is 2:30 with Easter Vacation days noted and several April dates marked no school.
A message of gratitude to doctors nurses and staff at Ottumwa Hospital for cards calls visits and prayers. Special thanks to Velvie Johnson Paul Mihzlovich Marilyn Stovall Reymond Johnson and families Harmen Bly Repusan Robins and others for support.
Teens from the Church of the Nazarene competed in the central mid year rally at First Church Des Moines with Sherry Main named zone quiz captain and Lona Gladfelder added to the zone team. The central team will quiz April 2 in Des Moines against western and eastern teams with top five advancing to Mid America Nazarene College Olatha Kansas for regional level.
A gratitude message from Adg Johnson thanks relatives friends and neighbors for cards flowers and gifts received in Ottumwa hospital and after return home. Special thanks go to Rev and Mrs Deedrick Rev Hoover Dr Gagle and the hospital staff.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy during illness and death. Thanks cover cards visits calls flowers food memorials and kindnesses. Special thanks go to Kathie Stocker-Siders of Iowa City. Signed by Mrs Polly McCoy and Mr and Mrs Curg McCoy and family.
A short note expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends, especially Leo Paxston, for help and support. The message names Emer Locnkmeti among those who offered aid and describes the appreciation as heartfelt.
Central College student Sue Crabtree, a sophomore music major and baritone horn player, toured with the 48 piece Wind Ensemble led by David Stagg. The group performed at Parkersburg Monroe Webster City Gowrie Stratford High Schools Zion Reformed Church Sheffield and Merle Hay Mall Des Moines before a home concert on March 26.
Monroe County Farm Bureau Ladies will host Guest Day on Friday afternoon April 1 at the Farm Bureau rooms in Albia. The program begins at 1 00 p m with guest speaker Mrs Ber niece Miller of Decatur, author of books including Katie and the Crying Heart. All interested are welcome.
The ETC Club held a breakfast on March 24 at Mrs. Gail Tuttle’s home with co-hostesses Ruth Wilson and Florence Carson. Prize winners included Genevieve Morgan for the deer prize and Lucile Carter and Fern Hudgens for rook prizes. The next meeting is set for April 7 at Ellen Paxston’s.
Basil Cowell Unit of American Legion Auxiliary met March 23 at Blanche Kincade home with 15 members. Wanda Murdy led the business, reports heard from officers, and cash gifts planned for the Dept and 5th District projects. Delegates elected for county and district meetings. Moravia Unit backs Bette Van Dorin for 5th District VP.
Moravia FFA members and junior FFA from Centerville Moulton Davis County Albia Eddyville Pekin and Fairfield planned to attend a banquet at the Holiday Inn in Ottumwa. The meeting topic was Opportunity In Agriculture focusing on agribusiness financing and education. A Moravia bus was to depart 12:30 p.m. and return about 7:30 p.m.
Clover Leaf Club met Wednesday evening March 23 with Mr and Mrs Truxton Dicks. A large co-op supper was enjoyed by members including Mansel Tarbell DeWayne Moore Bill Moore Charles Moore Bryan Paul Dicks Edith Callen Roy Argo Truman Tarbell John Laws and guests Joseph McDonnell. Roy and Ernestine Argo presented slides from their trip to Holy Land Rome and Turkey. Connie Moore won the guess what. Next meeting will be with Mabel Moore on April 27.
Mrs Mearl Walter was operated on Thursday at St Joseph hospital in Ottumwa to pin the hip she broke on Wednesday. Mrs John Wilson of Sycamore Wisconsin visited Thursday and went home Sunday.
Moravia elementary and junior high announce six science fair projects advancing to Hawkeye Science Fair in Des Moines. Andrew Burkland presents a solid state electronic wrestling scoreboard. Annette VanDorin shows Mineral Identification. LuAnn Walker has Corn Is Amazing. Jim Stovall offers Four Dollar Weld a es. Dennis Flatt presents Solar Heat. Judy Zajec shows The Pyramid and DNA. Burkland and Zajec earned state seminar papers for Saturday speeches. Only 16 papers per division were chosen for state.
Jack Shelly, noted journalist with mass media credits, spoke at the 4H Leaders Recognition Banquet at the C&A Ranch Monday to about ninety club leaders, committee members, and county officers. Honorary memberships were awarded to Karen Hinote, Loris Dudley, Mrs. R. O. Duree, and Dr. David North, with Duane Exline named Fair Dad of the Year.
Moravia SCA met at the high school library. President Vicki Mihalovich announced successful box top submissions and orders for tether ball set two rubber kick balls and two aluminum bats funded by 1270 box tops. The sixth grade won the attendance award and election of officers is planned for next month.
Mr and Mrs Todd Harp announce the birth of a 9 pound baby girl Wendy Marie born Friday evening March 25 at Monroe County Hospital Albia She is welcomed by two sisters a brother grandparents and a great grandmother.
The Taylor-Aid group will meet Friday April 1 with Alberta Spencer. Attendees should bring macrame projects and wear an Easter hat for the gathering.
The Moravia Tops group held its 1976 Achievement Day on Thursday naming princeses from groups 872 and 810. Elaine Spencer and Linogene Nisue served as retiring presidents while Pat Mya and a Mu group leader were recognized among the honored princesses.
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