Two Moravia Girls Advance To State Meet
In a district girls track meet at Corydon on Monday two Moravia entries earned state meet spots. Kandi Easter won the 880 yard run in 2 32.6 and the mile in 5 48.2. Peggy McBride finished second in the 440 yard dash in 1 05.4. The Moravia team notes the absence of Molly Albia hospital treatment and VanBenthuysen remaining in Albig hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Drake Fieldhouse
Kandi Easter
Peggy McBride
Molly
Albia Hospital
VanBenthuysen
Albig Hospital
Moravia Track Team Competes At Conference Meet
Moravia girls finish fourth with 214 points and boys seventh at Seymour conference meet. Wayne girls win with 50 points. Mormon Trail boys top with 75. Notable Moravia results include Sherri Hinote third in the 5 flight hurdles, Kim Post fourth in the 220, Tammy Rausch sweeping field events with a discus and softball throw win, and Brad Mitchell a third in the awe vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Moravia
Wayne
Mormon Trail
Sherri Hinote
Becky McBride
Brian Hartington
Kim Post
McBride
Renee Woodward
Donna Wilson
Sherri Easter
Brent Wulff
Sheri Foster
John McDanel
Brent Wulffich
Hinote
Foster
Post
McDanel
Brad Mitchell
Moravia Girls and Boys Clinch First in Invitational Meet
Moravia junior high boys took top overall honors at an invitational on Saturday April 27 with 6414 points led by wins in long and 220 yard dashes and medleys. Moravia girls captured first in events totaling 914 percent. Tammy Rausch led with discus and shot put wins and multiple top finishes alongside teammates. Seymour, Twin Cedars, Blakesburg and Fox Valley trailed with multiple top finishes across both genders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Seymour
Twin Cedars
Fox Valley
Blakesburg
Brian Harrington
Russell Lewis
Brent Wulff
Brad Mitchell
Jim Lewis
Dennis Easter
Billy Beaird
Clay Nhake
Alan Tisue
John McDanel
Rn Hinote
Tammy Rausch
Becky McBride
Kim Post
June Moss
Becky Faber
Donna Wilson
Renee Woodward
Lorie McKinley
Sih Jackie Wilson
Karlena Paris
Marlena Paris
Cindy Rogers
Sherri Kaster
Hinote
Kaster
Post
McDanel
Moss
Rausch
Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wil
Resolution of Respect for Sister Clelia Anderson
The Moravia Rebeked Lodge members mourn the loss of Sister Clelia Anderson a member for over 50 years The lodge charter will be draped for thirty days A copy of the resolution will be posted in the lodge and sent to the Moravia Union for publication Committee members Winifred Schrodt Doris Bobienz Clara Irelan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clelia Anderson
Moravia
Bill Burkland Taken To Ottumwa Hospital
Bill Burkland was rushed to Ottumwa hospital early Sunday with a serious heart attack. He was placed in intensive care and expected to leave intensive care Wednesday or Thursday as his condition improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Burkland
Ottumwa Hospital
Past Matrons Meet With Mrs John Main
The Past Matrons Club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Main for their regular gathering. A social program followed with refreshments of salad crackers nuts candy and coffee and koolade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Main
Progressive Club Elects New Officers at May Meeting
The Progressive club met Tuesday May 7 at Mrs Wini fred Schrodt’s home. New officers elected were Isal Broshar president Lucile Carter vice president Verva Mc Donough secretary treasurer. Bridge prizes went to Genevieve Morgan Mary Ward and Garnet Brain. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Winifred Schrodt
Isal Broshar
Lucile Carter
Verva McDonough
Golng
Genevieve Morgan
Mary Ward
Garnet Brain
Local visitors and social calls in Centerville area
Mr and Mrs Jim Demry spent all day Sunday with Mrs Kaye Washburn in Centerville. Ardig Main and family from San Diego visited Elec Main home. Ottumwa business trip for Jim Demry on Wednesday. Chariton ladies toured Village Florist. Mona Malin and mother and Sally Ann called on Mrs Helma Tisue. Ed Homburg, Helen Steffen of Lincoln, Kath Tyn and Mary Ottumwa, John Clouse Albia, visited Bill Steffen home. Barker and Alan spent Sunday with Olin Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Demry
Helma Tisue
Ed Homburg
Helen Steffen
Lincoln
Nebr
Frank Jordan
Kath
Tyn and
Mary
Ottumwa
John Clouse
Albia
Bill Steffen
Ronald Barker
Alan
Olin Foster
Hedgecocks Return From Trip To South
Mrs. Howard Burkland reports Hedgecocks and relatives back from a southern trip. They commented on pleasant weather and a nice read. Mr and Mrs David Manning have returned home after attending church conference. Burklands visited Jack Long in Centerville and hosted family events at Howard Burkland’s home with Baker of Indiana visiting. Family gatherings included dinner with Jim Bear and Clover. The Doud family from Grinnell spent the weekend with her parents. Marie Weber helped her mother celebrate a birthday. A large turnout attended dedication services at Grace Tabernacle in Centerville on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Manning
Howard Burkland
Jack Long
Centerville
Burkland
Peor
Indiana
Jim Bear
Clover
Robert Doud
Grinnell
Bea Ato
Fairfield
Union Farmerettes Meet At Kelley’s In April Session
The Union Farmerettes gathered at Kelley's for an April meeting starting at 7 55 pm with the pledge led by Sherri Hinote. Seven members answered roll as three leaders and five visitors attended. Denise Bolin collected bottles for the County Home project and new business included camp plans with a vote to cover half of Danita Hoffman’s junior camp fee.
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Union Farmerettes
Kelley's
Sherri Hinote
Sec
Treas
Gerry Wilson
Denise Bolin
Karen Hinote
Danita Hoffman
Barbara Kelley
Brenda Kelley
Brenda
Barbara
Work Night This Friday At Local Ball Diamond
A work night is set for Friday May 0 at 8 00 at the local ball diamond All Athletic Promoters managers coaches players and interested people are urged to attend to prep the diamond for the season The first night of action on the diamond is scheduled for Monday May 20 starting at 6 30 Team 1 versus Team 2 in girls league action and at 8 00 the Colts meet the Astros in boys Little League play A full schedule of summer activities at Steonond will appear next week in this paper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colts
Astros
Social news from Monroe County area gatherings and hospital updates
Long Beach California residents Mr and Mrs Harold Sheyney visited relatives in Albia and toured Honey Creek state park and Rathbun Jake area before departing for Ohio. Local hospital notices list Molly Van Benthuysen Donna Beaird Raymond Ashby medical patients at Monroe County Hospital. Community members hosted cookouts, visits, and corsage making for Moravia high school prom with multiple households noted across Centerville and Des Moines connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sheyney
Long Beach
Calif
Ralph McDonough
Honey Creek State Park
Rathbun Jake
Sheyney
Ohio
Molly van Benthuysen
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Donna Beaird
Raymond Ashby
Jim Demry
Marion Clayworth
Lockman
Don Lockman
W. H. van Dorin
R. S. Faber
Jay Taylor
Ryan
Buell Taylor
Leo Stafford
Frances Wendlandt
Ed Demry
Sewal
Isabelle McKee
Dallas Faber
Genevie Kaling
Bessie Donovan
Butch Martin
Centerville
Jolene Coats
Kaye Washburn
Gordon Woodward
Kellie
Kevin
Denver
Colo
Gary Woodward
Alynn
Cameron
Bruce Woodward
Alicin
Bill Woodward
Bob Hiatt
Marion
Natalie Woodward
Harry Woodward
Tom Robb
Des Moines
Frank Woodward
Unionville Community News Socializes and Visits
Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Darrell Cormendy and family were noted along with visits from Leonard Wolf who stayed with Clifford Burger on his way home to Waterloo after wintering in Texas. Other visitors included Vernon Burger and family, Miss Grace, and Rodney Purdum and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
Darrell Cormendy
Hawaii
Cifford Burger
Phillip
Darrell
Leonard Wolf
Clifford Burger
Waterloo
Texas
Mit
Apers
Vernon Burger
Rodney Purdumgad
C. Luna
Kalle
Grace
Lowell
Red Rock Lake
Immunization Clinic at Centerville Courthouse
Regular monthly immunization clinic is Monday May 20 from 10 30 to 4 30 at the Centerville courthouse nurses office third floor. Call 856 6308 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courthouse
Mon
Centerville Courthouse
Keonium United Methodist Church Service Notice
Keonium United Methodist Church invites worship at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m. Rev. L. B. Deedrick is pastor and Donald Whitehead to lead worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keonium United
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Mother's Day at Nazarene Church May 12 Events
The Church of Nazarene hosts a Mother's Day program on May 12 starting at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School, Bible study, and age-group classes led by Superintendent Frank Woodward, followed by an 11:00 a.m. worship service. Special gifts honor the oldest and youngest mothers and those with the most children and grandchildren. Evening programs include N.Y.P.S. at 6:45 p.m. and Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. A Youth Tour Rally occurs May 15 at Ottumwa First Church. Transportation calls to 724-3649.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Nazarene
D. R. Uhles
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Rose Mary Smith
Nancy Klampe
Opal Longley
Edna Horn
Ottumwa First Church
Tal Johnson
Mark Twain
Moravia UM Parish Spring Schedule and Events
Moravia United Methodist Parish lists worship times at Grace and Salem with church school sessions, plus May events. Grace church hosts TOPS clubs, junior and senior activities, and an emergency relief collection for Indiana, Ohio tornado victims and African famine. Golden Age Manor open house 1 to 3 pm. May 13 Cub Scouts and TOPS II. May 15 United Methodist Women Bible study. Senior UMYF 6:30 pm. Sunday 7:30 pm worship. Men’s Breakfast 6:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenz
Indiana
Ohio
Africa
Golden Age Manor
United Methodist Women Meeting
Salem United Methodist
Dave Harels
Missionary Meeting Held at Nazrene Church
A Nazarene missionary meeting was held May 1 with 27 attendees. Alice Woodward presided, with Marion Woodward hospitalized. A skit titled A Spectacular Affair from Other Sheep featured Leila Woodward Nancy Klampe Roddey Klampe and Larry Smith. Prayer led by Nancy Klampe Edna Horn and Barbara Uhles gave a Samoa lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Nazarene
Alice Woodward
Marion Woodward
Alice
Patty Self
Other Sheep Magazine
Leila Woodward
Nancy Klampe
Roddey Klampe
Larry Smith
Edna Horn
Barbara Uhles
Samoa
Forrest Mains Attends Musical at Olatha Kan
Mrs Rosemary Strunk Roberta Palmer Arlene Woodward and Karen Richhorn of Marshalltown joined Mr and Mrs Forrest Main in traveling to Olatha Kansas to hear the Mid American Nazarene College Music Extravaganza over Friday and Saturday nights. Dr James Main heads the music department. Ruth Ann Strunk and Lois Woodward performed in many groups and the visit included relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Strunk
Roberta Palmer
Arlene Woodward
Karen Richhorn
Marshalltown
Forrest Main
Olatha
Kan
Mid-American Nazarene College
James Main
Ruth Ann Strunk
Lois Woodward
Thank You Note From Marion Woodward
Mrs. Marion Woodward expresses gratitude to everyone who remembered her during hospitalization in Albia. She thanks for the cards visits prayers flowers and support from the MLEA association planner Rev Ables Dr Avera hospital staff and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
MLEA
Association
Ables
Avera
Marion Woodward
CANDIDATES AT BOOSTER CLUB MEETING TONIGHT
The May Booster Club meeting will be tonight at Salem United Methodist Church at 6 30 PM Candidates night with 14 candidates as guests seeking election to public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United
David McDanel Named on Des Moines Area Honor List
David McDanel, a student in the Architectural Drafting Program at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, is on the dean's honor list though his name was omitted from a recently published list of honor students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McDanel
Des Moines Area
Adult Basic Education Class Meets Monday at Moravia High
A basic education class for high school equivalency preparation meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Moravia High School. The course is free of charge and open to interested adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
Sears promotes Larry Grinstead to merchandise manager
Mr and Mrs Larry Grinstead of Wichita Kansas move to Enid Oklahoma where he has been promoted to merchandise manager at Sears He is a 1965 Moravian graduate and 1969 Town State graduate and is the son of Mr and Mrs Dean Grinstead of MoraviaNSUser:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Grinstead
SEARS
I Sons
Wichita, Kan
Enid
Okla
Larry
Moravian
Town State
Dean Grinstead
Republican Women's Club Hosts Candidate's Tea
Appanoose County Republican Women hosted an all candidate tea on May 4 1974 at Centerville Methodist Church basement from 2 to 4 PM. A large turnout met candidates including Lloyd Smith Auditor of State George Milligan U S Senate David Stanley U S Senate Chuck Dick U S Representative Mark Wampler State Representative 93rd District Etta Jean Laurson Gerald Banks County Auditor Virginia Barbaglia County Recorder Dorothy Walker County Treasurer Harlan Craver Board of Supervisors and Ned Klum. Smith urged Republicans to vote in the June Primary. others outlined campaign plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Women’s Club
Appanoose County
Republican Women's Club
Methodist Church
Centerville
Lloyd Smith
Milligan
George Milligan
U.S
Sunday Guests and Local Social Notices
Sunday guests at the Buell Tay lor home included Ronald and Max wel Jones Jay Taylor and Ryan Carlisle Tom Toft Jr Charl ie and Tom Also honored were Buell and Helen for their birthdays. Carl Johnson Cory don Ind visited relatives in Seymour Sunday. Roy Ellison suffered a light stroke and was hospitalized at Albia hospital then returned home Wednesday. Weekend visitors included Joe Kaster Tina Bobby Bill Cox Carl Cox Carla John Fosenburg Shelly Jack and Joe. Mrs Selma Caster called on Vina Taylor Saturday. Tulip Time flower show judges from Pella included Mrs Zell Caster Mrs Ben Allem Mrs B F Whitehead and Mrs Virginia McDonough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buell Taylor
Ronald Jones
Maxwell
Jay Taylor
Ryan
Carlisle
Tom Toft Jr
Tom
Charlie
Des Moines
Dick Johnson
Morayig
Buell
Helen
Carl Johnson
Corydon
Ind
Selma Caster
Lavera Cridlebaugh
M. H. Johnson
John Fosenburg
Jack
Shelly
Joe
Jim Demry
Kaye Washburn
Centerville
Vina Taylor
Zell Caster
Ben Allem
B. F. Whitehead
Virginia McDonough
Pella
Moravia Eastern Star Plans May Meeting and Chili Supper
Moravia Eastern Star will meet May 14 at 8 p.m. for regular duties and memorial night. The Rainbow Girls host a chili supper at 6:36 p.m. with entertainment before the meeting to raise funds for Wanda WanBenthuysen's car per diem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Eastern Star
Rainbow Girls
Eastern Star and Masons
Graceland Professor to Speak at May Commencement
Graceland College sociology professor Dr. Raymond Zinser will deliver the commencement address on Tuesday evening May 21 at 8 p.m. in Moravia. The title is Protest and Change 1974-1984, with other events including processional music by Susan Crabtree and remarks by Rev. Larry Russell. The graduating class includes 38 seniors and a May 16-18 Lake of the Ozarks trip is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Zinser
Graceland College
Lamoni
Zinser
Latin School For Boys
Chicago
Wayne State University
Detroit
University of Missouri At Kansas City
University of Kansas
Drake University
Chief of Naval Operations
Secretary of the Navy
Susan Crabtree
Larry Russell
Unionville Baptist Church
James Hitchcock
Carl Tisue
Board of Education
Robert Wells
Dennis Uhles
Moravia
Graveside Services Held for Kristy Ann Gardner
Graveside services were held Saturday May 4 at 4 00 PM in Numa for Kristy Ann Gardner daughter of Dennis and Mrs Gardner of Centerville She was stillborn Friday May 3 at 1 40 AM at St Joseph hospital weighing 10 pounds 3 ounces Grandparents Mrs Cecil Ford Centerville Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner Moravia Great grandparents Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter Moravia and Mrs Hildur Fitzgerald Martin Grove Tl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numa
Kristy Ann Gardner
Dennis Gardner
Centerville
St. Joseph Hospital
Cecil Ford
Marvin Gardner
Moravia
Mearl Walter
Hildur Fitzgerald
Martin Grove
Rites Held Sunday For Clella Anderson 74
Clella Abernathy McCoy Anderson 74 of Omaha Nebraska died May 2 at Davis County Hospital Bloomfield Iowa. She was born July 7 1899 in Brompton Monroe county Iowa daughter of Ly curgus and Jane Abernathy McCoy. A Moravia high school graduate she married J J Anderson in 1928 who died in 1943. She worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Laramie Wyoming and served as matron of the YMCA in Omaha until retirement in 1968. She was a 50 year member of Rebeckah Lodge Moravia and Eastern Star Omaha. Surviving are brother Max H McCoy Blakesburg half brother Ralph McCoy Davenport nephew Max L Cure McCoy Moravia and great nephews Scott Greg McCoy and great niece Jerry Loyce McCoy. Burial at Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery after funeral May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clella Abernathy McCoy Anderson
Omaha
Nebr
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Brompton
Monroe County
Lycurgus
Jane Abernathy McCoy
Blakesburg
Moravia
J. J. Anderson
Laramie
Wyo
Union Pacific Railroad
YMCA
Clella
Rebecah Lodge
Eastern Star Lodge
Max H. McCoy
Ralph McCoy
Davenport
Turner Funeral Home
Wallace Palmer
Hillcrest Cemetery
McCoys Thank Community for Kindness After Family Dinner
A note from Mr and Mrs Max McCoy and relatives expresses gratitude for food flowers and acts of kindness shown after a time of need. They mention visits by Scott Greg and Jerry and Leslie Plants of Oskaloosa who joined Mrs Helma Tisue for Sunday dinner at Elec Main home with Benny Tarbell and families and Main family of Numa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McCoy
Cary McCoy
Scott
Greg
Jerry
Leslie Plants
Oskaloosa
Helma Tisue
Elec
Benny Tarbell
Jerry .Main
Numa
Card of Thanks for Clarence Johnson
Words cannot express our appreciation for the kindness shown during illness and death of Clarence Johnson. Thanks to neighbors friends Rev Palmer doctors and nursing staff, for visits prayers food flowers and memorials. Signed by Mrs Clarence Johnson and the Johnson families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Palmer
Avera
Carlson
Demo Candidates Attend Democratic Women's Cooperative Supper
More than 40 attendees at a Moravia community center supper heard introductions of County Board of Supervisors hopefuls Kermit Strickler Harry Robertson Karne Dutton and Paul Cridlebaugh along with Louis Sal Kauzlarich County Recorder Robert Wells County Auditor Mrs Jim Brunt for Jim Brunt and Tom Anders County Attorney candidate Kenneth Owen former State Secretary of Agriculture attended. Karen Dutton and Norman Thu led a brief meeting with Evelyn Kincade county committee member and Renee Filder organizing canvass efforts. Each candidate received a Life box for canvassing and door prizes included sugar flour bubble bath pop flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Womens Cooperative
Moravia Community Center
Des Moines
California
Lee Benz
John Brunow
Kermit Strickler
Harry Robertson
Karne Dutton
Paul Cridlebaugh
County Board of Supervisors
Louis
Sal) Kauzlarich
Robert Wells
Jim Brunt
Tom Anders
Kenneth Owen
Karen Dutton
Women’s Club
Evelyn Kincade
Norman Thu
Renee Filder
Clover Leaf Club News Sees May Dinner In Des Moines Outing
The Clover Leaf Club met at Paul and Phyllis Dicks May 1. Members present included Doris Christy Edith Callen Lucy Laws Margaret Tarbell Elbert and Vera Moore Roy and Ernestine Argo DeWayne and Mabel Moore Bill Janice and Jamie Moore Sam and Glennie Dicks and the hosting couple. Doris Christy and Phylis Dicks received gifts from secret pals. Ernestine Argo won the guess what. After discussion the group planned a May 29 Des Moines outing for the last meeting until fall when Roy and Ernestine Argo host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Paul
Phyllis Dicks
Coop
Doris Christy
Edith Callen
Lucy Laws
Margaret Tarbell
Elbert
Vera Moore
Roy
Ernestine Argo
DeWayne
Mabel Moore
Bill
Janice
Jamie Moore
Sam
Glennie Dicks
Phylis Dicks
Des Moines
Birth of Cara Lynn McGee in Albia
Mr and Mrs James E McGee of Albia welcome a baby girl weighing 8 lbs 5% oz born at 2 27 pm Tuesday May 7 at Monroe County Hospital Albia. Named Cara Lynn mother Joyce Stocker Moravia. Grandparents Clifford Stocker Sr Moravia Donald McGee Albia great grandparents Cora Stocker Moravia LeRoy Barnett Ottumwa Francis Smith and Neil McGee Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. McGee
Albia
Monroe County Hospital
Cara Lynn
Joyce Stocker
Moravia
Clifford Stocker
Donald McGee
Cora Stocker
LeRoy Barnett
Ottumwa
Francis Smith
Neil McGee
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JR. High
Larry Clark
D. Kaster
B. Mitchell
R. Lewis
A. Tisue
Bobby Wells
Clay Uhlenhake
Denis Kaster
Jimmy Lewis
Udell
Forrest Mains
Olatha, Kan
Wanda Vwanbenthuysen
W.M. Maxine Main, Ste’y
Clella Anderson
Charles Johnson
David Johnson
Clover Leaf Club News
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