Vacation Bible School Plans Highlight Moravia Events
Moravia community plans a six day Vacation Bible School in the elementary building May 27 28 and June 1 4 for children four years old by Sept 15 through seventh grade. Theme The Lord Nations The People features Bible lessons crafts films field trips and daily refreshments with a 26 member staff. Also Nazareen church hosts a Bible school June 1 to June 11 for ages three through teens themed He is Lord with staff and daily sessions 6 30 to 8 30 pm.
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Moravia
Vacation Bible’ School
Eor
Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene
Christ
Barbara ‘Uhiés
Norra Martin
Rose Marty Smith
Sherry
Quilters Plan Bicentennial Quilt From Scrap Fabric
Craft Chairman announces a new project to make and quilt a bicentennial themed piece using fabric scraps from readers. Those with material should drop off at McDonoughs Gamble Store or call Mrs. Mark Uhlenhake for details.
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Materia
McDoncoughs Gamble Store
Mark Uhlenhake
Local Residents Attend Hospital Tests and Family Visit
Mrs. Dick Johnson entered Monroe County Hospital Albia last Wednesday. She traveled to Des Moines General Hospital for tests on Monday and returned home Monday evening. Bill Wakefield Edna Schreiner of Council Bluffs and Howard Evans of San Diego visited Mrs Schreiner's home here. The Trenton McL family have purchased.
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Dick Johnson
Monroe County
Albia
Des Moines
General Hospital
and Hirs
Bill Wakefield
Edna Schreiner
Council Bluffs
Howard Evans
San Diego
Calif
Garden Club Meeting Planned for May 26 at 1 30 PM
Maury group will meet Linda Harris Wednesday afternoon May 26 at 1 30 PM to discuss show schedules for discus and related events. The note emphasizes planning for a forthcoming garden club activities and exhibition details.
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Saih Ae Maury
Garden ‘Cach
Linda Harris
Engagement of Mary Ellen Foster to Thomas Alan Carr
Mr and Mrs Rex Foster of Bloomfield announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ellen Foster to Thomas Alan Carr son of Mr and Mrs Meek Carr of Brandon South Dakota. Mary Ellen a 1876 Ottumwa High School graduate and employee in the Board of Education office program. Thomas Alan Carr a 1972 Ottumwa graduate and four year Air Force veteran now employed at Morrells in Sioux Falls. Grandparents listed for the bride select. A July 7 wedding planned. Alberta Spencer and Frances Burton attended the silver wedding celebration at BU Vinzant home in Mystic.
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Rex Foster
R.R. 3
Bloomfield
Mary’ Ellen
Thomas Alan Carr
Meek Carr
Brandon
South Dakota
Miss Foster
Ottumwa High School
Board of Education
Air Fore
Morrells
Sioux Falls
Olin Foster
West Gorge
Alberta Spencer
Frances Burton
BUI Vinzant
Mystic
Jody McDanel Graduates From Missouri U
Mr and Mrs Jody McDanel and Mr and Mrs Virgil Dooley attended May 16 commencement at Central Missouri State University Warrensburg Missouri where Susan earned a Bachelor of Science in Education among 2400 graduates The Dooleys stayed with Goldie Cornelius in Kansas City overnight and returned Monday evening
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Jody McDanel
Virgil Dooley
Central
Missouri State University
Warrensburg
Susan
Dooleys
Goldie Cornelius
Kansas City
Keith Lindley Receives Degree From Nebraska Omaha
Keith Lindley son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lindley of Eldon Ia graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha May 15 1976 Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of General Studies. He has 21 years in the Navy and serves as Intelligence Operation Supervisor with the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt Air Force Base Omaha. Keith and his wife Ann and children Mary Kay and Kenneth Jedida reside at 12305 S 29th St Omaha Nebraska 69123.
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Keith Lindley
Fred Lindley
Eldon
University of Nebraska At
Omaha
Keith
Moravia High School
U.S .Navy
Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff
Offutt Air Force Base
Nebraska
Ann
Mary Kay
Kenneth Jedida
S. 29Th St
Alan Robb Receives Doctor of Medicine Degree
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward of Moravia and Mrs Mildred Robb of Centerville traveled to Iowa City with Mrs Loren Eddy to celebrate their grandson Alan Robb receiving a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Iowa. Robb will begin a three year Family Practice residency at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines in July.
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Harry Woodward
Moravia
Mildred Robb
Centerville
Iowa City
Loren Eddy
Alan Robb
University of Iowa
Robb
Towa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Tom Robb
Dr. Robb
Poppy Day 1976 Salutes Veterans With Pop Open Sale
The Basil Cowell Unit No. 361 of the American Legion Auxiliary begins selling poppies on May 21, Poppy Day, linking the gesture to the Bicentennial. Proceeds aid veterans rehabilitation while poppies are made by hospitalized veterans at Iowa Veterans Hospital in Marshalltown and Veterans Hospital in Knoxville. the veterans are paid for assembling the flowers.
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Basil Cowell
American Legion Auxiliary
Publc
Unit No. 361
Iowa Veterans Hospital
Marshalltown
Obi Soldiers Home
Veterans’ Hospital
Knoxville
May 17 Meeting Highlights in Local American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Post Home with 23 members. District President's Message and a legislative article were read. The group planned Poppy Month activities, a Knoxville picnic, and Memorial Day observances. Officers for 1976-77 were nominated including Wanda Murdy as President and Garnet Brain as 1st Vice President.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Margaret Callen
Cecil Matherty
Knoxville
Genevieve Morgan
Garnet Brain
Dorothy Turner
Lanna Bolin
Bny the Bask
Centerville
Oak Street Manor
Connie Knapp
Rowena Logan
API Della Seals
Marilyn Koffman
Fern Hudgens
Wanda Murdy
Kathryn Sharp
Lonemina Palmer
Margaret Brooks
Mary McClurg
Judy Cox
Eloise Gardner
Legion Auxiliary
Weer
Lula Hiatt
Mary bicClurg
CANDIDATES ATTEND MORAVIA BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
Almost all county office candidates attended a Moravia Booster Club meeting Thursday night. The slate included three for County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff candidates Montell Morrow and Dick Johnson, Auditor Etta Laurson, and Clerk of Court Gloria Cortesio. Incumbents Morrow Laurson and Cortesio spoke on their reasons for seeking re election and urged support.
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Booster Club
Moravia
Bicentennial Smorgasbord Planned For Grace Church
The Bicentennial Smorgasbord committee met May 5 to organize a June 12 event at Grace Church basement. Tickets at 300 will be sold for two service times 5:30 to 7:00 and 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Donations from grocers are sought for meat and other essentials. Virginia McDonough will provide homemade bread and sourdough starter proceeds benefit the bicentennial committee.
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Teddy Jenkins
Virginia McDonough
Homemakers Club Meets at Merrill Shepards
The Homemakers Club met at Merrill Shepards home with Ne vella presiding. Members Opal Nevella Dollie Daphne Leela Delores Flossie Josephine Edith answered roll with freezer recipe. Pennies of Friendship were collected. Next meeting June 27 at Lowell Shepards. bring hamburgers and buns. Progressed with progressive pitch and refreshments.
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Homemakers Club
Merrill Shepards
Nevella
Opal
Dollie
Daphne
Leela
Delores
Flossie
Josephine
Edith
Ladies Farm Bureau
Lowell Shepards
Memorial Day Service in Moravia on May 31
Memorial Day services will be held Monday May 31 at 11 00 a m at the Moravia Cemetery with the American Legion Post In charge Rev Uhies will give the invocation then Rev Hoover with the address The Post will name the War Dead followed by a Salute of the Firing Squad and taps Moravia School Band will play the Star Spangled Banner then Rev Ables will give the benediction All Legion members and veterans are to meet at the Legion Home at 10 30 a m
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Moravia
American Legion Post
Uhies
Hoover
Ables
Legion
Boys and Girls League Schedule Published
The local boys and girls summer program at the ball field begins Monday with a full schedule. Girls games start at 6 30 and boys at 8 00. Matches include Lakers Astros Colts and others across May to July with dates and pairings listed.
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Lakers
Astros
Colts
Italy
Té'ers Continue Their Winning Streak at Cincinnati
Moravia team sneaks past Centerville 8-0 to stay undefeated. Pitcher Todd Harp shines with four strikeouts and three walks while Neil Harrington and Woodward lead at the plate with multiple hits. Pfannebecker belts a bases loaded triple as Moravia builds a late-inning rally.
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Cincinnati
Moravia
Centerville Storms
Todd Harp
Jeff McDanel
Morayla
Woodward
Harrington
Harp
Pfannebecker
Dave Harrington
Harington
School Calendar May Events and Early Dismissals
The calendar lists a swing choir concert on Thursday May 20 at 8:60 p.m. The end of the school year and last day is Friday May 21 with dismissal at 2:00 p.m. May 24 and 25 are teacher workdays. May 26 and 27 host girls softball tournaments at Moravia. May 28 features boys and girls versus Southeast Warren, and May 29 holds another girls softball tournament at Moravia.
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Moravia
Southeast Warren
Kindergarten Class End of Year Picnic
Several mothers and teachers hosted an end of the year picnic in the park for the kindergarten class. The event featured hot dogs baked beans potato chips ice cream cookies and Kool Aid with races and games after lunch. All attendees enjoyed the celebration and gratitude was given to Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Broshar.
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Martin
Broshar
Ball Diamond Work Day Re scheduled for May 22
Bad weather canceled the planned work day at the ball diamond. It has been moved to Saturday May 22 at 9 00 am. Bring a shovel or rake and help get the field in tip top condition. The SOR begins next week with seven nights of play including a high school girls softball tournament.
Card of thanks for Gary Michael Rogers family notice
The Rogers family expresses deep gratitude for help, visits, prayers and support during Gary Michael Rogers illness after a dog bite. Special thanks to Dr Avera for medical aid and care. Gary and Sharon Rogers.
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Gary Michael
Avera
School Awards at Chapel Program Ends Term 75 76
A Monday chapel program distributed numerous term end honors. Recipients included Dee Coltrain, Marty Massman, Stuart McDanel, Lori Clark, Nancy Wright, Julie Seals, Bridgette Rausch, Jane Zajec, and many others across leadership, academic, and activity categories.
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Bar
Edward Anstery
County Attourney
Marty Massman
Danforth
Pugh
Dee Coltrain
Stuart McDanel
State of Iowa
Mrs. Ellison
Sheila DuVall
Julie Seals
Lori Clark
Nancy Wright
Vicki Horn
Ellison
Bridgette Rausch
Science Club
Amossot
Clay Uhlenhake
Alan Tisue
Henry Herman
Jane Martin
Brian Cox
Rusty Young
Mr. Lewis
Rick Wilson
Mr. Felts
Donna Beal
Larry Clark
Julie Charity
Dwayne Ellison
Becky Hopkins
Betty Hopking
Rod Klampe
Shirley Johnson
Becky McBride
Tena MciIntire
Karlena Paris
Julie Perry
Bonnie Robinson
Tami Sievers
Robin Tarbell
Pam’ Murphy
Bonnie Kelderman
Jane Zajec
Mr. Donnelly
Mary Bruce
Bill Mullins
Sallie Avera
Larry Wilson
Sheri Wilson
Chris McDonough
Michelle Brown
Kandi Easter
Harold Rowley
Tim Seals
Craig Vance
Randy Whitehead
Brendan Kelley
Donna Wilson
Randy Phillips
Tapper
Julia Charity
Marchelle Walter
Lori Massman
Vicky Lockman
Janice Stocker
Teresa Hopkins
Mr. Miller
Karen Dommer
Brooks
Eddie Massman
Jeff McDanel
Soph
Moravia Jaycees Plan Work Day
The Moravia Jaycees held a May meeting at the Moravia Community Building and organized a co op picnic for June 6 at Moravia Park at noon. A work day to weld the swing set fill holes and place railing at the community building stage was planned and officers will meet May 25 at John Moore's home at 6 PM.
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Moravia Jaycees
Moravia
Moravia Park
John Moore
Valedictorian, Salutatorian Named At Commencement
Dee Coltrain and Stuart McDanel were named valedictorian and salutatorian for the 76 member graduating class after final grade standings. Both are children of local residents, and the announcements came during Tuesday evening exercises.
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Dee Coltrain
Dean Coltrain
Stuart McDanel
Leon McDanel
Class Awards and Athletic Letters Announced by School Officials
Mr. Carter presents Sophomore Class awards to Renee Woodward and others, Mr. Donnelly names Freshman Class awardees Dennis Easter and team, while numerous athletes receive Athletic Letter honors across Girls' softball basketball wrestling girls track boys baseball football basketball track, with managers and scorers listed.
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Omore
Mr. Carter
Renee Woodward
Sherri Hinote
Alan Tisuc
Susan Spencer
Mr. Donnelly
Dennis Easter
Larry Clark
Julie Bettis
Debbie Firkins
Marchelle Walter
Jill McDanel
Lori Clark
Becky Kaster
Kandi Kaster
Sheila DuVall
Peg McBride
Sheri Wilson
Sheri Kaster
John McDanel
Janet Tisue
Mary Bruce
Paula Hopkins
Theresa Cortesio
Carol Johnson
Rand! Kaster
Candy Marlin
Julie Sears
Jane Martin
Devana Tubaugh
Lonna Bolin
Rick Wilson
Randy Young
Craig Vance
Bryan O'dell
Gary Coltrain
Gary Rowley
Clay Uhlephake
Brenda Johnson
Robin Young
Kandi Easter
Becky Faber
Mary Fick
Sheri Easter
Becky McBride
Karlena Paris
Marlena Paris
Bonnie Robinson
Cindy Rogers
Robin Tarbell
Jackie Wilson
Clay Uhlenhake
Alan Tisue
Brian Harrington
Ronnie Woodward
Harold Rowley
Jeff J. McDanel
Jerry Brownlee
Doug Moore
Bob Schneider
Stuart McDanel
Jeff C. McDanel
Jess Uhlenhake
Brent Walker
Marty Massman
Alan Paris
Dennis Condra
Jeff McDanel
Steve Raymie
Eddy Massman
Jeff Walker
Clay Ablenhake
Gary Caltrain
Mike Brown
Randy McDonough
Dean Johnson
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Doug
Bill Moore
Suzanne
Julia
Janie
Art Chapman
Jeff
Kes Koler
Rathban Lake
Jerger
JODY _McDANEL
Missouri U
Gary and
Sharon Rogers
Salutatorian
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