Score Well At Jr High Track
Junior high conference meet at Seyoumi produced girls finish second among eight schools and boys fifth. Notable results include Julie Bettis setting two Ist places in shot put and discus, Becky McBride taking two top marks in soft ball throw and 60 yard hurdles, Susan Whitehead sweeping several sprints, and Dennis Kaster winning pole vault. Coach Bob Gray notes upcoming junior high invitational meet and acknowledges Mr. and Mrs. Cary McCoy.
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Seyoumi
Julie Bettis
Annette Avera
Jackie Wilson
Becky McBride
Susan Whitehead
Cindy Rogers
Tricia Faber
Rose Mullins
Barb Kelley
B. McBride
J. Bettis
Karlena Paris
B. Kelley
A Avera
J. Wilson
S. Whitehead
R. Mullins
Historic Preservation Week Highlights Appanoose County
May 12 18 designated for preservation efforts in Appanoose County featuring J F Stratton a pioneer builder of 1858 who surveyed much of the area and earned a place on the National Register Historic landmarks include Chariton River Baptist Church Zoar Church Hilton Orleans area and the home of Cliff Singley 1856 Readers urged to submit landmark preservation nominations via Merrill Condra Numa Ja or Mrs Ann Sayres Rt 1 Numa Ia
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Appanoose County
J. F. Stratton
Chariton River Baptist Church
Plano
Zoar Church
Hilton
Orleans
Cliff Singley
Merrill Condra
Numa
Liason
Ann Sayres
Rt. 1
Unionville church May Fellowship Day draws thirty four
Unionville United Methodist Women hosted their annual May Fellowship Day with thirty four registered attendees. A noon co op dinner followed a varied program led by Mrs. Fred Davis. Mrs. Ann Dutton sang The Lord's Prayer after a moving rendition by several ladies. Prize winners included Mrs. Howard Alexander, Mrs. Russell Alden, and Mrs. Donald Hull. Attendees came from West Grove United Methodist Moulton United Methodist Moulton Christian Centerville Church of God Fairview Church of the Brethren Unionville Baptist and Unionville United Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Unionville United Methodist
Fred Davis
Ann Dutton
Howard Alexander
Russell Alden
Donald Hull
West Grove United Methodist
Moulton
Senior Citizens Meal Menu May Schedule
Senior citizens meal plan lists menus for Monday May 12 hamburger sandwich scalloped potatoes green beans salad dessert and Wednesday May 14 salmon loaf mashed potatoes peas salad dessert with Friday May 16 scalloped potatoes and meat corn salad dessert. Substitutions are often necessary.
Moravia hosts girls softball invitational May 21 24
Moravia invites teams for a four day girls softball tournament from May 21 to May 24. The schedule lists Cardinal versus Moulton Udell and Seymour versus Moravia on May 21, Twin Cedars against Melcher Dallas and Wayne versus Centervilles on May 22, with winners advancing to the 6 30 and 8 p m games on May 23 and consolations and finals set for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Cardinal
Moulton-Udell
Seymour
Twin Cedars
Melcher
Dallas
Wayne
Centervilles
Past Matrons Meet With Mrs Paul Dicks
Mrs Paul Dicks hosted the Past Matrons club on Tuesday evening. After a social hour an ice cream dessert was served along with fruits and coffee.
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Paul Dicks
School Calendar Shows Busy May Schedule
May events include a 7th 8th grade field trip on Friday May 9 and Mohawkette Relays on Saturday May 10 at 9 30 with boys district meet at Colo and sixth grade Shrine Circus. Later dates cover SCA May 12 senior tests May 14 elementary program May 15 senior trip May 16 baccalaureate May 18 and commencement May 20 with awards on May 19.
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Colo
Shrine Circus
Nazarene Indoor Camp Meeting to Be Held
The local Church of the Nazarene will host an indoor camp meeting Tuesday May 13 through Sunday morning May 18. Special workers include evangelist Dick Kettells of Des Moines and Dwight and Norma Jean Meredith from Kansas as song evangelists. Services start 7 30 each evening and 10 00 Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Dick Kettells
Des Moines
Dwight
Norma Jean Meredith
Kansas
Brother Kettells
Merediths
Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Des Moines residents Mr. and Mrs Bill Freimuth hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Leonard Palmer Rex Murdy from Rock Island Ill and several Cedar Rapids Des Moines area visitors joined the weekend events Grandparents took Erica to Cedar Rapids Wednesday evening Kevin Daniels Ottumwa and Becky Means Des Moines stayed with Kenneth Daniels and family Monday evening Rex Foster and family visited Olin Foster My Faber family including Bob Rose Connie and Larry plus Ruben and Mrs Grace Mahin attended a May birthday dinner at Derby and a Lake Wappeliv drive May birthdays noted Everyone enjoyed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Freimuth
Des Moines
Leonard Palmer
Rex Murdy
Rock Island, II
Denny Rosdail
Erica
Cedar Rapids
Larry Simes
Max McDonough
Kevin Daniels
Ottumwa
Becky Means
Kenneth Daniels
Rex Foster
Olin Foster Home
Bob Faber
Rose
Connie
Larry
Ruben Faber
Grace Mahin
Derby
Lake Wapeliv
Ruben
Tops No 2 872 weight loss club meets at church
Tops No 2 872 met Monday evening at Grace United Methodist Church with members Se lah Hiatt Wauneta McCloud Olive Jean Tarbell Debra and Pat Mc Danel Wanda Tomlin Debra Scott Tunice Robinson Connie Coady and Elsine Spencer. President Elaine Spencer led the session. attendance noted a 24 percent weight loss and a 2 3/4 pound gain. Plans included a princess for weekly loss and a monthly quota of five pounds with a winner earning dues paid and a 3.00 prize for the tie. Two visitors Dixie Phillips and Beeny Clayworth attended. after the meeting a social game was played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace United Methodist Church
Selah Hiatt
Wauneta McCloud
Olive
Jean Tarbell
Debra
Pat McDanel
Wanda Tomlin
Debra Scott
Tunice Robinson
Connie Coady
Elsine Spencer
Elaine Spencer
Rolt
Dixie Phillips
Beeny Clayworth
Church of the Nazarene May events at the church
Pastor D R Ables leads a May 1 service at 10:00 am with Sunday School Bible Study Hour for all ages. Morning service at 11:00 am honors mothers with gifts. Evening Fellowship 6:45 pm led by Rose Mary Smith. Teen and Junior roles announced. Indoor camp meeting May 13 to 17 nightly 7:30 pm with evangelists Dick Kettells and Dwight Norma Jean Meredith. Prayer and fasting May 15 at noon. Transport: 724-3649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
D. R. Ables
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Rose Mary Smith
Bob and
Natalie Hiatt
Opal Longley
Gospel Hour
Dick Kettells
Dwight
Norma Jean Meredith
Call
Mother’s Day Service at Teenium United Methodist
The Rev L B Deedrick will lead worship at 9 30 am with Church School at 10 30 am. Mothers attending receive flowers for several distinctions including oldest youngest most children and greatest distance. If a recipient has already been honored the second highest will receive flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teenium United
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Indian Hills Dean Poort to Speak at Moravia Commencement
Dr. Stephen Poort dean of instruction at Indian Hills Community College will keynote the Moravia Community High School commencement on Tuesday evening May 20. Forty two seniors graduate as he discusses the theme One Step at a Time.
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Dallas Faber
Nadine
Eddie Squires
Freeman Squires
Numa
Moravia Community High School
Eddle
Centerville High School
Centerville Indian Hills
McGraw Edison
Salem United Methodist Church
Stephen Poort
Indian Hills Community College
Poort
Centerville
Ottumwa
Area 15 Community College
Indian Hills
Northampton County Area Comunity College
Bethlehem
State Fair Community College
Sedalia
Kansas State University
Washburn High School
Topeka
Ottawa
Kan
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Costa Rica
Ford Foundation
Kellogg Foundation
University of Colorado
University of Florida
Florida State University
MoraviaUMC Spring Schedule Highlights Worship and Classes
Rav Wallace Palmer, Pastor, announces spring schedule for Moravia United Methodist Parish. Worship at Grace 9 30 am on Sundays and at Salem 10 30 am. Sunday School alternates between Grace and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia United
Grace United Methodist Church Events Calendar
Grace United Methodist announces a series of church activities led by Jerry Boblenz including Junior Choir practice on Thursday at 3 45 p m and a curriculum workshop at Blakesburg 7 00 to 10 00 p m On Friday May 9 a Pre Conference Legislative Briefing at Bloomfield 7 30 p m On Sunday May 1 a Golden Cross offering will be received during morning worship Tuesday May 13 Confirmation Class at 7 30 p m Web May 14 Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study at 6 30 a m with Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7 00 p m for all men of the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenz
Blakesburg
Bloomfield
Salem United Methodist Announces Calendar of Events
Kenneth Condra Sunday School Superintendent invites members to curriculum work on Thurs May 8 and legislative briefing on Fri May 9 at Bloomfield 7 30 p m. Sunday May 11 evening worship at 7 30 includes Golden Cross offering for Hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
Appanogse County Historical Society Meet Monday May 12
The Appanogse County Historical Society will meet Monday May 12 at 7 30 p m in the Museum. Mr John Ducey of Mystic will present A History of Mining in Appanogse County. Everyone is invited to attend and hear this subject on local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanogse County
Garden Club Meets With Mrs Ullem in Moravia
The Moravia Garden Club gathered for its April meeting at Mrs. B F Ullem's home on May 1 with twelve members present. They voted to donate $5 to the Apanoose County Historical Society for museum landscaping and planned a fall flower show led by Mrs Keith Chelsing with assistance from Mrs B F Ullem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
B. F. Ullem
Appanoosé County Historical Society
Thanks for help at 1975 Jr Sr Prom
Appreciation note for the 1975 Junior Senior Prom volunteers. Names Ron Woodward Paul Tapper Jim Miller and several mothers and staff are thanked for kitchen serving and table duties. Mentions waitresses waiters and student organizers in the Junior Class and sponsor group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Woodward
Paul Tapper
Jim Miller
Jin Bruce
Jack Wilson
Leon McDanel
Bob Mitchell
Slay
Carollyn Kruzituh
Sondra Percy
Deloris Burkland
Salem Methodist Church Hosts May Fellowship
Salem Church hosted May Fellowship on May 2 at 2 p.m. Fifty-three attendees from Grace, Wesley Chapel, and Teonium Churches joined in a program arranged by Margaret Van Zante and others with solos, readings, organ music, a skit, and pictures from Mrs. Stanley Bay of Albia. The event closed with prayers and fellowship over a meal in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Methodist Church
Ladies of Salem Church
Grace
Wesley Chapel
Teonium
Margaret van Zante
Wanda Murdy
Velda Condra
Imogene
Tisue
Doris Boblenz
Margaret Callen
Charlotte Kehrberg
Wilma Whicker
Betty Charity
Stanley Bay of
Albia
Tahiti
Australia
Charlotte Palmer
Social Roundup: Local Visits and Hospital Notes
Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry spent Saturday to Monday in Des Moines with Mrs Walter Beck and family. Mr and Mrs Sam Proctor were recent callers at the Elmer Lockman and Marshall Perry homes. Mrs Violet Perry called on Mrs Marie Peterson and daughters near Blakesburg Wednesday morning. Mrs Lelia Spencer is recuperating from hip surgery at Des Moines General Hospital where she remains a patient. Mrs Harold Hudgens was a medical patient at Monroe County Hospital in Albia last weekend. Mr and Mrs Keith Rose and W A Rose of Martinsburg were Friday visitors at the Kenneth Daniels home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Perry
Des Moines
Walter Beck
Sam Proctor
Elmer Lockman
Violet Perry
Marie Peterson
Blakesburg
Lelia Spencer
Des Moines General Hospital
Harold Hudgens
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Keith Rose
W. A. Rose
Martinsburg
Kenneth Daniels
Births Record Notices from Cox Gladfelder McCord Stanley
Mr and Mrs Dale Cox announce a daughter Amy Jean born April 28 weighing 8 pounds Grandparents Burdett Cox and Kenneth Gladfelder Great grandfather Jess Gladfelder and Edith M Harper Also Mr and Mrs Orville McCord of East Moline NJ announce a daughter Angela Michelle born May 3 1975 weighing 7 pounds 343 ounces Grandparents Edward McCord Maurice Goembel Gen esea UK Ronald Stanley Yarmouth In announce a daughter Michelle Lyng born Friday May 2 Grandparents Walsico Norman Burlington DeWayne Stanley Moravia
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Dale Cox
Amy Jean
Burdett Cox
Kenneth Gladfelder
Jess Gladfelder
Edith M. Harper
Orville McCord
East Moline
Angela Michelle
Edward McCord
Maurice Goembel
Genesea
Ronald Stanley
Yarmouth
Michelle Lyng
Walsi¢ Norman
Burlington
DeWayne Stanley
Moravia
Highway Paving Progress Report Near Cen terville
Jensen paving crews were rained out Tuesday afternoon on Highway 5 toward Certerville. Work is to resume Wednesday after noon. About two miles have been paved south from Main Station corner, with the intersection at the town west edge largely finished. Crews will continue hand work and move to Highway 63 paving south of Bloomfield by July 1. The team plans to finish north into Albia after working at Hilton church area and grading at Albia's south edge.
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Jensen
Centerville
Rathbun Corner
Bloomfield
Hilton Church
Albia
Corn game returns at community building this Saturday
Saturday night May 10 players will gather at the community building for the corn game. It will repeat every other Saturday at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Fall Festival committees profits fund festival expenses. First event drew fewer players and profits mostly went to participants. newcomers urged to try and have fun.
Council Urges Keeping Dogs Tied or Penned
The town council requests residents keep dogs secured in yards or on leashes to protect new garden plantings. TheRepeated complaints cite dogs at large. Suite law requires owners to restrain pets.
SCA Meeting Plans and Woodworking Display
The SCA will meet Monday evening May 12 at 7 30 at the high school. Election of officers will be held. Mr Millers woodworking students will have a display of articles made this year.
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SCA
Millers Woodworking
Water rates may rise in Moravia to cover costs
Moravia councilmen studied water finances and found last year’s operating costs at 3,066.96 with bonds and salaries pushing costs above income from sales. Proposed rates started at 4 dollars for 4 000 gallons and varied by blocks but the town still loses money on many users. The council also trimmed a trucked water rate from 4 to 2 dollars per 1 000 gallons and will decide on a final adjustment after further review. Cemeteries will be mowed by Miller and Carter Inc. for 2 200 dollars. Town finances show a rising balance of 15 954.92 with no red.
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Moravia
Bill Burkland
Dave Harris
Rex Angel
Miller and Carter, Inc. of
E. E. Albertson Services Held Sunday
E. E. Lige Albertson 73 died May 1 1975 at University hospitals Town City born April 4 1902 in Appanoose County son of James and Alma Hayworth Albertson married Aleta Brasfield December 22 1923 member of Moravia Nazarene Church ran Corner Cafe then city worker Moravia Survived by wife daughter Layera Robinson Moravia son Richard Albertson Phoenix six grandchildren three great grand children one sister Dorothy Clark Drakesville two brothers Rex Udell Alva Ft Dodge preceded by parents sister and brothers Funeral May 4 at 2 p.m. Turner s Funeral Home Moravia burial Moravia Hillcrest cemetery memorial to Nazarene Church.
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E. E. (Lige) Albertson
Town City
Appanoose County
James
Alma Hayworth Albertson
Aleta Brasfield
Moravia
Richard Albertson
Phoenix
Ariz
Dorothy Clark
Drakesville
Rex
Udell
Alva
Ft. Dodge
Turners Funeral Home
Dennis Uhles
Hillcrest Cemetery
Nazarene Church
Card of Thanks from the Albertson Family
Card expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for sympathy, flowers, food, and memorial gifts. Thanks Nazarene church ladies for serving and Rev. Ables for help. Signed by E. E. Lige Albertson family.
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Nazarene Church
Ables
E. E
Lige” Albertson
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