TOPS WEIGHTS AT THURSDAYS MEETING IN MORAVIA
The Moravia Chapter of TOPS met on May 9 with 16 members present. Ginny Boblenz led weigh in reporting an overall gain of 9 16 pounds and a 16 percent loss, Marietta posting the week’s greatest loss while May rules were explained for an upcoming contest offering a free hair-do to the winners.
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TOPS
Moravia
Ginny Boblenz
Deloris Ballanger
Marie Padget
Imogene Tisue
Marietta
Saddle Club Camp Out and Fun Show Planned
Moravia Saddle Club announces a camp out and fun show at the club arena on May 18 and 19. A coop supper starts at 7:00 Saturday followed by a trail ride, then a Sunday fun show at 1:30 with a food stand. Members should bring one pie and their horses to camp out and enjoy the event.
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Saddle Club
Moravia Saddle Club
Summer Softball and Baseball Schedule Pages
Schedule lists a long sequence of summer games for softball and baseball with dates from May through July. Teams include Twin Cedars Centerville Seymour Wayne Blakesburg Chariton Dallas Moulton Ottumwa Lamont Alba Twin Cedars Davis Co Ghastion and Moulton with games for girls and boys and notable conference games. The page credits mother Mrs Irene Bowers of Coon Rapids.
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Twin Cedars
Wayne
S.E.W
Davis Co
Seymour
Centerville
Morman Trail
Blakesburg
Alba
Ghastion
Moutton
Little League Colts
Astros
Lakers
Little League Astros
Little League
Melcher Daliss
Albia
Leon
Vas Astros
Lamont High School
Chariton
Southeast Warren
Pella Christian
Ottumwa St. Babe Ruth
Moravia S C A sponsors school water cooler and safety gear
The Moravia S C A announces a project to provide a water cooler for junior high and safety equipment for the elementary PE department. Donations are sought from all Moravia Community School District patrons, with contributions sent to Deloris Burkland payable to Moravia SCA.
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Moravia S.C.A
S.C.A
Moravia Community School
Deloris Burkland
Moravia 3.C.A
Local weekend visitors and hospital stay noted in Ottumwa
Burkland remains a patient at St. Joseph hospital Ottumwa and is reported to be doing well. Weekend visitors include Grace and Mary Veach with Mrs E H Knudtson West Des Moines Mrs Robert Swanson Angela Julie Des Moines Craig Reich Bondurant and Richard Veach Ottumwa. Additional guests span several families from Des Moines Powersville Oskaloosa Albia Centerville Blakesburg and Drakesville during Mother's Day gatherings.
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BI Burkland
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Grace
Mary Veach
E. H. Knudtson
West Des Moines
Robert Swanson
Angela
Julie
Des Moines
Craig Reich
Bondurant
Richard Veach
Paul Benell
Valerie
Brian
Robin
Chris
David Hulstead
Tina
Bobby Kaster
Alice Kaster
Monte Albers
Powersville
Joe Kaster
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
Kenneth Locker
Bussey
Garnet Brain
Sadie Railing
Gertrude Johnson
Jay McDonough
Rich Raymie
Max McDonough
Susan
Steven
David
Albia
Mia
Louis Raymie
Bruce Faber
Faye Underwood
Jack Martin
Steve Bartlett
Centerville
Gene Hunter
Drakesville
Vaughn Faber
Becky
Tricia
Lisa
Blakesburg
Lodge complex grows near Rathbun Lake on north side
Iowa legislature approved a 1 million appropriation to acquire private land at Rathbun Lake for a proposed public vacation resort. The 850 acre development would include a lodge open to the public with golf, pool, courts, trails, marina, docks, restaurants and housing units. Financing remains uncertain with talks of self bonds, private funds, or a mix of sources. public meetings are planned in Chariton Corydon Albia and Centerville to explain the project.
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Rathbun Lake
Iowa
Corps of Ingers
Crapeline
Umite
Masi ‘Petting
Hestminde
Midwest Research Institute
Chariton
Corydon
Albia
Centerville
Oewa
Nazarene Church Calender May June Services and Events
Church of Nazarene announces schedule led by Pastor D R Umes with Sunday May 19 services including Sunday School at 10:00 a.m and Morning Service at 1:00 p.m. Baccalaureate May 19 at the high school. Prayer Meeting May 22 and Prayer and Fasting May 23 noon. Vacation Bible School June 7 to 8:30 p.m. Transportation line and Wilson quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Nazarene
D. R. Umes
Frank Woodward
Bible School
Woodrow Wilson
MoraviaUM Church Schedule May Events and Meetings
Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Rev Wallace Palmer lists spring schedule with worship at Grace and Salem Church School sessions. Activities include TOPS Club meetings, Junior Choir practice, Administrative Board, High School Baccalaureate, Cub Scout events, Vacation Bible School and community Bible study programs across Grace Wesley Chapel and Salem sites through late May and early June.
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Moravia United
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenz
TOPS
Wesley Chapel Methodist
Golda Hiatt
Des Moines
Processional and music lineup at Unionville area service
A program lists Susan Crabtree Prologue from Jonathan Livingston Seagull and a High School Chorus performing Amazing Grace and The Paper Reeds by the Brook. Rev Dennis Uhles leads Nazarene Assembly with special music, date May 20 at 1 30 p m in the High School Auditorium. James Hitchcock and Carl Tisue appear with district officials and Graceland College sociologist Dr Raymond Zinser.
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Special Music High School
Amazing Grace
John Coates
Beautiful City
Schwartz
Cassey
Csesseesseesrsseersweescenes High School
Brook” - Thompson
Beck
May Fellowship Day at Iconium church
A worship service precedes church school offerings with the May Fellowship Day set for Thursday May 23 at 1 30 p m at Iconium church. The schedule lists worship at 9 30 am and church school at 10 30 am.
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Iconium
Missionary Fellowship Elects Officers at Unionville Church
The Unionville Baptist Missionary Fellowship elected new officers: Laura Strunk president Joy Russell vice president Enid Walker secretary and treasurer and Margaret Bronson project chairman. The group discussed Scriptural Instructions for Women and noted Ted and Debra Welch as missionary of the month for Ghana Africa. Hazel Scott hosted and members cleaned the church basement. next meeting set for Sept 10.
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Unionville Baptist Missionary Fellowship Group
Lori Boyer
Laura Strunk
Joy Russell
Enid Walker
Treas
Margaret Bronson
Eleanor Burton
Ted
Debra Welch
Ghana Africa
Hazel Scott
Enid
Eleanor
Moravia High Names NHS Members for 1950s Era
Moravia High School announces six students named to the National Honor Society. Juniors Richard Boyer and Marilyn Shelquist join seniors Duane Palmer Janice Hopkins Judi Stocker and Sally Whitehead in the honor society selection.
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MHS
Moravia High School
Richard Boyer
Marilyn Shelquist
Duane Palmer
Janice Hopkins
Judi Stocker
Sally Whitehead
I S U Announces Changes In Billing
Iowa Southern Utilities Co announced two billing rule changes after the Iowa State Commerce Commission ordered uniform procedures. Don Hood said the May billing reflects a 5 percent late charge and that repeat late payments trigger the gross amount due. The company will continue to allow about 20 days for payment while moving toward uniform statewide billing.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Don Hood
Iowa Southern
Hood
Commission
Ruth McNair Hosts North Bend Ladies Aid
Ruth McNair led a Thursday afternoon Ladies Aid meeting with members Joyce Lorena Leela Josephine Nevella Daphne Shawn Bonnie Maxine Edith Mary Sue and visitors Velma Milburn Shimene Amy Lynette Aaron and Janice Young. Edith taught on Pharaoh's daughter and gifts were given for birthdays Sharon Daphne Mary Sue Maxine Donna and Ruth. The group adjourned until September with Leola as hostess on September 12 after a baby shower for Bonnie and refreshments.
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Ruth McNair
North Bend Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid
Joyce
Lorena
Leela
Josephine
Nevella
Daphne
Shawn
Bonnie
Maxine
Edith
Mary Sue
Velma Milburn
Shimene
Amy
Lynette
Aaron
Janice Young
Pharph
Sharon
Donna
Ruth
Leola
Rick Boyer Elected President of F F A Moravia Chapter
Moravia F F A met Tuesday at noon electing officers for the coming year. Rick Boyer was chosen president with Harold Rowley vice president, Robert Mitchell secretary, Tim Seals treasurer, Rodney Wulff reporter, and Mark French sentinel. The chapter agreed to pay the eight camp fee for all new officers to attend the Leadership Conference May 17 and 18 at Camp Wesley Woods near Indianola.
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Rick Boyer
F.F.A
Moravia F.F.A
Harold Rowley
Robert Mitchell
Tim Seals
Rodney Wulff
Mark French
Camp Wesley Woods
Indianola
Edward Suckow Dies At Unionville
Edward August Suckow Jr aged 59 lifelong Appanoose County resident died at home in Unionville on Wednesday May 15 at 3:00 am after a yearslong heart condition. Born August 18 1914 in Unionville he married Clara Faith Bridgman Sept 30 1937. Survived by wife two sons seven grandchildren two sisters and other relatives. Funeral Saturday 2:00 pm at Unionville Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Russell officiating. burial Eaton Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Friday 7:30 pm at Miller Wehbe Funeral Home.
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Edward August Suckow, Jr
Appanoose County
Unionville
Edward August
Lottie Bross, Suckow
Clara Faith Bridgman
Centerville
Baptist Church
Larry Russell
Eaton Cemetery
Miller- Wehbe
Mother's Day Dinner Guests Extend Across Two Families
Mother's Day dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gough Nour and family from Mediapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter with Kent and Leanne from Morning Sun, joined by Mr. Loyd Carter. Inez Faber entered Albia hospital Sunday. Jody McDanel received a BS in Education at a Kirksville commencement attended by Clell McDanel Virgil Dooley and Kenneth Daniels families on Friday morning May 10.
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Richard Goughnour
Randy
Rita
Rhonda
Mediapolis
Robert Carter
Kent
Leanne
Morning Sun
Loyd Carter
Inez Faber
Albia
Clell McDanel
Virgil Dooley
Kenneth Daniels
Jody McDanel
Kirksville
Jody
Greg Overturf Triumphs At Centerville Track Meet
Greg Overturf, grandson of the Woodwards and Overturf families, swept the Centerville high school track meet. He set a long jump mark of 14 ft 2 in, won the softball throw with 167 ft 8 in, and captured the 50 yard dash in 6.8 seconds, highlighting a rare triple victory for Centerville.
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Greg Overturf
Centerville
Ben Woodward
Glen Overturf
Overturf
Greg
Ronald Overturf
Monroe Busy Maidens Meet in Moravia Community Building
The Mon roe Busy Maidens held a May 8 meeting at 7 00 pm in the Moravia community building. President Lonna Bolin led. Marsha Koffman directed the pledge to the American flag. Marilyn Shelquist reported on her trip to Washington DC. Refreshments followed the game and meeting adjourned.
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Monroe
Lonna Bolin
Moravia
Marsha Koffman
Paul Stocker
Marilyn Shelquist
Washington, D.C
Marilyn Shellquist
Mini-bus schedule and thank you note from Patricia Bulza
May 24 and 27 schedule requires calling 1880 Club before 4 PM the prior day with pickups at 3:00 AM and return to home. Also a thanks to those who remembered me during Davis County Hospital stay for prayers cards flowers and kindness.
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1880 Club
Davis County Hospital
In Gratitude For Don Huisman Observances
We thank all who sent cards flowers and visits while Don was in Albia Hospital and for the care from Dr Avera and hospital staff. Mr and Mrs Don Huisman.
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Don
Albia Hospital
Avera
Don Huisman
Town City patient thanks supporters after eye surgery
Mary Meadows expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards flowers and pifts during her Mercy hospital stay for eye surgery in Town City
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Mercy Hospital
Town City
Mary Meadows
Storm knocks out power in Moravia after sharp electrical storm
A westward storm near 9 p.m. Monday dumps rain and drives Moravia into darkness as a bolt strikes the ISU sub station. Power remained off for 3 44 hours while crews replaced fuses and wiring. Meetings adjourned. residents groped in the rain while awaiting restoration.
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ISU
SCA
Rebekah
Moravia
Services Wednesday For Mrs Proctor
Funeral services for Mrs Bessie Howard Proctor 80 of near Unionville were held at 2 p m Wednesday at Knedler Funeral Home Blakesburg Burial was in Unionville Cemetery She died Monday May 13 at 7 am Born November 7 1893 in Appanoose County daughter of Gust and Anna Marie Johnson She married Howard Proctor February 17 1915 Surviving husband two sons Carl Blakesburg Richard near Unionville one daughter Doris Nelson Charles City one brother Clause Johnson near Unionville 11 grandchildren four great grandchildren
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Bessie (Howard) Proctor
Unionville
Knedler
Blakesburg
Darrel Schultz
Proctor
Appanoose County
Gust
Anna Marie Johnson
Howard Proctor
Howard
Carl
Richard
Doris
A. L.) Nelson
Charles City
Clause Johnson
Mrs Virginia McDonough Heads to National Garden Club Convention
Mrs. Virginia McDonough sails to Boston for the National Convention of the National Council of State Garden Clubs Inc. She serves as national Intermediate Gardening chairman, highlighting her leadership role in garden club circles.
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Virginia McDonough
Boston
National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc
McDonough
Nine Teams Will Keep Moravia Baseball Diamond Busy
Moravia announces a full summer schedule with nine teams at the baseball diamond. The season opens Monday with Girls League and Little League boys games. Donations are sought for the Little Girls League with drops at local offices and a contact for Ron VanZante.
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Moravia
Little League Boys
Little Girls League
Moravia Farm Service
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Ron VanZante
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irene Bowers
Coon Rapids
Rainbow Girls
Moravia Rainbow For
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Deas Moines
Sally Clark
Station of Esther
Mary Martin
Boone
Martyn Robinson
Doris Wilson
Lucile Carter
Robinson
Ctea CF
Salers United Methodist
Jave Harris
Susan Crabtree
Jonathan Livingston
Seagull
Neil Diamond
Rev
Wallace Palmer
Dennis Uhles
Church of the Nazarene
Unionville Baptist Church
James S. Hitchcock
Robert L. Wells
Raymond Zinser
Graceland College
James
Hitchcock
Carl Tisue
Board of Education
Percesnngerei Beceee
Jim Croce
Missionary Fellowship
I.S.U
Edward Suckow
Marsha Kofimas
Patricia Bulza
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