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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1975

Page

3

Extracurricular Awards At Monday Assembly Program

Awards were handed for bar, typing, editor, FHA, librarian, cheerleading, math, scholarship, and speech at the Monday assembly. Recipients include Rick Boyer, Rebecca Horn, Sue Crabtree, Lisa Clark, Karen Johnson, Christy Whicker, Molly Van ard, and many Mohawk and senior high students.

Rick Boyer Rebecca Horn Hugh Gurnsey Sue Crabtree Lisa Clark Karen Johnson Christy Whicker Molly van Mike Cortesio Bridgette Rausch Marcia Ballanger Brenda Hoffman Lori Massman Lonna Bolln Betsy Evwall Vicky Lockman Janice Stocker Paula Burkland Susan Ewing Marlene Ewing Becky Faber Julie Charity Jackie Pettibone Chanda Mitchell Debbie Firkins Rick Heartley Jess Uhlenhake Danforth Bill Mullins Stuart McDanel Mary Bruce Sallie Aversa Peggy Pettibone Kandi Kaster Renee Woodward Clay Uhlenhake Larry Clark Randy Phillips Dennis Kaster Tami Selvers Debra Kelcerman Jeannie Massman Matt Martin Danette Rogers Sheils Rinehart Brent Walker Roy Tarbell List Clark Marcia Wilson Karen Moss Larry Wilson Jeff McDanel Eddy Massman Natcy Wright Devana Tubaugh Janet Tisue Mary Fick Sherri Hinote Susan Spencer Junle Bettis da Bruce Susan Rayrmile Scott Mc Darrin

Rick Boyer Named 15 Valedictorian and Awards List

Rick Boyer is named the 15 valedictorian. The piece lists managers for girls track and junior high teams, including Jeanne Massman, Chanda Mitchell, Susan Whitehead, and many others, along with several junior high football and basketball award recipients.

Rick Boyer Jackie Wilson Annette VanDorin Shelly Woodward Sandy Moffatt Jeanne Massman Chanda Mitchell Susan Whitehead Annette Avers Barbara Kelley Susan McBride Terry Moore Rose Mullins Malinda Paris Sheila Rinehart Danette Rogers Lori Horn Cindy Rogers Marlena Paris Karlena Paris Tricia Faber Julie Bettis Sandy Whicker Becky McBride Robin Tarbell Dorma Wilson Yackie Wilson Myra Turner Sheela Sc Mark Hall David Havard Brian Luse Jaren Tubaugh Daren Tublugh Scott McCoy Berry Hinote F. VanBeethuyses Andy Burkland David Bruce Doug Ballanger Brian Renell Dennis Easter Randy McDonough Bryan Cox Danny Merkle Mark Hail Bob Krampe Daren Tubaugh

Moravia High Names 1975 Salutatorian Rebecca Horn

Rebecca Horn daughter of Mr and Mrs Lavern Horn named Salutatorian of Moravia High School 1975 graduating class. She played basketball softball and served as football manager one year and participated in FTA FHA librarian student council Spanish club prom waitress and homecoming attendant.

Rick Boyer Carl Boyer Moravia High School FFA Rebecca Horn Lavern Horn FTA FHA

Gratitude Note to Hospital Staff and Relatives

Lelia Spencer expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives and friends for cards letters gifts flowers and visits. She gratefully acknowledges the wonderful care at General Hospital Des Moines and Dr Avera and the nursing staff for their kindness and assistance.

General Hospital Des Moines Avera

Caledars Church of the Nazarene May Schedule

Calendar listings show D R Abies pastor at Church of the Nazarene with May 25 service times 10 00 a m Sunday School Bible Study 11 00 a m Morning Service 6 45 p m N Y P S 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service May 27 30 Vacation Bible School 8 30 9 00 p m Star dates June 2 5 for continuing VBS contact 724 3649 for transport James Woodward Alice Woodward and Rose Mary Smith are listed with leadership roles.

Church of the Nazarene D. R. Abies Frank Woodward Rose Mary Smith Bob and Natalie Hiatt Opal Longley The Gospel Hour Vacation Bible School Heros Alice Woodward

Moravia United Methodist Parish Spring Schedule Highlights

Rev Wallace Palmer pastor leads Moravia United Methodist Parish with 9 30 am worship at Grace and 10 30 am worship at Salem plus Sunday School at the respective other church. May activities include Junior Choir May 22 rehearsal May 25 Junior and Senior UMYF meet at Salem Church 6 30 pm May 28 men’s breakfast Bible study 6 30 am and 7 pm prayer meeting. Kenneth Condra Sunday School Superintendent lists May 25 Junior and Senior classes.

Moravia United Grace United Methodist Jerry Boblenz Thurs Sli Umyf's Salem Church Salem United Methodist Kenneth Condra Sun UMYF

Teonium United Methodist Church program notices

Reverend L. Deedrick, Pastor Donald Whitehead announce worship at 9:30 a.m. and Church School at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday May 29. The United Methodist Women meet at the church Thursday. Daily Vacation Bible School runs June 2 to June 6 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. with a program planned for Friday June 6 at 8 p.m. Adults urge parents to enroll their children.

Teonium United Methodist Deedrick Donald Whitehead

Auxiliary Meeting At Post Home Sees 5 Officers 11 Members

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the post home on May 19 with Wanda Murdy presiding. Five officers and eleven members attended as April minutes were approved and the treasurer reported. They approved bills for food used for the blood mobile and noted gifts and cards sent to friends. A scholarship project was discussed with a cash donation proposed, and plans for Memorial Day and Poppy Month were outlined. Nominations were announced for 1975 76 officers, and the June meeting was scheduled for June 15.

American Legion Auxiliary Wanda Murdy Lelia Spencer Fern Hudgens Lula Hietz Margaret Callen Flossie Jack TTT Genevieve Penny March Bertha Manley Knoxville Loyemma Palmer Spirit of 76 Garnet Dorothy Turner Broadcaster Garnet Brain Margaret Brooks Mary McClurg Katherine Sharp Aloafa Hiatt Blanche Kincade Wanda Fifth District

Vacation Bible School Plans For June At Local School

Community plans for Vacation Bible School running June 6 to 9 13 at the elementary school from 9 00 to 11 30 a m. Mrs Buell Taylor superintendent with Vicky Lockman helper. Mrs Dave Harris and Mrs Bob Self in charge of music. Craft instructors include Martha VanSitkle and Elaine Murdy. Classes list teachers and helpers for Nursery through Junior High plus Grace church nursery volunteers. Enrollment urged for all children in the community to enjoy songs Bible stories and crafts under the theme And God says I Promise.

Buell Taylor Vicky Lockman Dave Harris Bob Self Martha VanSitkle Elaine Murdy Carol Cloved Donita Havard Rebecca Horn Karen Johnson Judy Ballanger Vick! Horn Sharon McDanel Sallie Avera Connie Knapp Mary Kay Hiatt Bonnie Helmick Susan Raymie Suzanne Turner Regina Wilson Esther Chelsing Ann Repp Judy Moore Marchelle Walter Grace

Nazarene Bible School Starts Tuesday at Church of the Nazarene

Theme Living with Bible Heroes. Program runs May 27 to June 5 each evening from 6 30 to 9 00. Classes for all ages with named teachers for nursery kindergarten primary junior teens and music. Superintendent is Mr Alice Woodward.

Church of the Nazarene Marion Woodward Bonnie Main Barbara Uhies Marilyn ‘Robinson Rosemary Smith Pattie Self Natalie Hiatt Norma Martin Rev. Uhies Nancy Klampe Leila Woodward Alice Woodward

Moravia FFA Elects Officals and Plans Planting

On May 9 the Moravia FFA chapter held a 10 30 a m meeting to elect officers for 1975 76 and to discuss planting 13 acres behind the school Retiring officers Rick Boyer Harold Rowley Bob Mitchell Tim Seals Rodney Wulff and Mark French handed over duties to Harold Rowley president Tim Seals vice president Gary Rowley secretary Mike Flatt treasurer Craig Vance reporter Clay Uhlenhake sentinel The new officers were announced Craig Vance reporter.

Harold Rowley Tim Seals Gary Rowley Mike Flatt Craig Vance Clay Uhlenhake Sentinel

Community meeting held with coop in the park at 6 30

Members gathered in the park for a 6 30 meeting with a covered dish meal. An election of officers was held and a 5 cent fine was charged for forgotten membership pins. Refreshments were provided by Mary McClurg and Bertha Broshar, and Mary Ochler won the door prize.

Mary McClurg Bertha Broshar Mary Ochler

End of Year Activities Dressed Up with Tests and Demos

School activities near term end include Thursday May 22 semester tests, an Instrumental Demonstration at 7 30, and Friday May 23 tests with school dismissal at 2 45. Albert Bulza honored on 25th wedding anniversary at Columbian Club Albia with guests from Moravia Ottumwa Knoxville and Albia.

Albert Bulza Route 2 Moravia Columbian Club Albia Ocfeasion Robert Faber Ray Lockman Mervin McDanel Robert Reinman Lloyd Friedman Knoxville Claud Heckart Bill Myers Andrew Westendorf Lew Fugeate Vince Flattery William Bagley J. D. Mitchell Russ Moyle Dick Foster Merl Dougherty Dean Gmar Jim Quinn Claude Spillman Ed Lemberger Steven Quinn Ottumwa

Oskaloosa E T C Club Holds Edmonson Park Picnic

The E t c club enjoyed a picnic at Edmonson Park in Oskaloosa on May 15. A short meeting followed with officer elections for the coming year. Elected: Aloafa Hiatt president, Genevieve Morgan vice president, Gail Tuttle secretary, Fern Hudgens assistant secretary, Louemma Palmer treasurer, Ruth Wilson assistant treasurer.

T.c Oskaloosa E.T.C Edmonson Park Aloafa Hiatt Genevieve Morgan Gail ‘Tuttle Fern Hudgens Louemma Palmer Ruth Wilson

Garden Club Meeting at Rathbun Lake May 28

Moravia Garden Club plans a May breakfast at Lake Rathbun on Wednesday May 28 at 9 a.m. Guest speaker will be Conservation Officer Mark Uhlenhake. Hostess will be Mrs Keith Chelsing.

Garden Club Rathbun Lake Moravia Garden Club Lake Rathbun Mark Uhlenhake Keith Chelsing

Poppy drive marks Moravia Memorial Day tribute

The Moravia Legion Auxiliary sells traditional poppies this week to honor servicemen who died in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The poppy fund supports veteran rehabilitation and relief work. no funds are kept by the organizations, which run the program voluntarily.

Moravia Moravia Legion Auxiliary America American Legion and Legion Auxiliary

Birth of a baby girl Carol Renae Main

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Main announce the birth of daughter Carol Renae Main on May 17 at St. Joseph Hospital Centerville. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cossolotte of Centerville and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Main of Moravia, with great grandparents listed as well.

Patrick Main Carol Renae St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Frank Cossolotte Marion Main Moravia Erec Main Ruth Stiggs Danville Helma Tisue Albia Maror

Moravia Babe Ruth Schedule Shows First Team Since 3 Years

Moravia Babe Ruth squad announces 1975 summer games in Albia League with 18 players practicing. Manager Richard Tubaugh and coach James After lead the team as local donations fund new equipment and suits due mid June. practice and game dates listed from June to July.

Moavia White Sox Babe Ruth Albia Sovilia Blakesburg Moravia

Woodward Named Camp Manager at Nazarene Grounds

Bill Woodward a Moravia Nazarene Church layman is employed by the District Advisory Board as the camp grounds manager at the Nazarene Church Camp in Des Moines. Clarefice Else and his wife will remain on site to assist and live at the camp as they scale back their duties. The Woodward family will stay in Moravia during summer and may move to Des Moines for the fall term. A mobile home was bought by the district for use as a summer residence at the camp.

Bill Woodward Moravia Bill

Progressive Club Meeting at Winifred Schrodt

The Progressive Club met Wednesday evening at Winifred Schrodts with two tables of bridge. Winners were Garnet Brain and Genevieve Morgan. Lucile Carter was elected president, Verna McDonough vice president, Genevieve Morgan secretary and treasurer. Plans were made for a club party on June 6 and a coop supper at the home of Garnet Brain.

Progressive Club Winifred Schrodt Winifred Schrodts Garnet Brain Genevieve Morgan Lucile Carter Verna McDonough

State Line CB Club Announces New Directory

The State Line CB club held a cooperative supper on Friday May 16 at the home of Mr and Mrs Bob Vass in Bloomfield. John Harrington served as president pro tem and the group distributed its new club directory for sale. A picnic is planned for Unionville park area on Sunday June 22 at 12 30 p.m.

State Line CB Club Cooperative Bob Vass Bloomfield John Harrington CB Club Unionville Park Area

Memorial Day Services Planned at Moravia Cemetery

The Basil Cowell Legion Post will conduct a Memorial Day program on Monday May 26 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moravia Cemetery with a rain alternative at Nazarene church. Invocation by Rev Palmer music by Moravia High School Band reading names of war dead firing squad salute taps national anthem benediction by Rev Partner. All veterans invited to attend or assist, meeting at Legion Home at 10:30 a.m.

Basil Cowell Legion Poat Moravia Nazarene Church Rev. Palmer Rev. Uhles Legion Home

Car Destroyed by Fire Near Gary Perry Corner

A 1974 Olds Cutlass owned by Mr and Mrs George Woodward of Blakesburg burned out near the Gary Perry corner in Moravia about 10 am Wednesday. Driven by Mrs Woodward with two children, steering control hose reportedly burned after the car overheated but was to proceed into town before the blaze.

George Woodward Blakesburg Gary Perry Moravia Woodward

Nick Dicks Graduates From University

Nick Dicks son of Mr and Mrs Paul Dicks graduates from the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls in commencement exercises Saturday with a B A degree in mathematics and teaching He did practice teaching last term at Ottumwa high school.

Nick Dicks Paul Dicks University of Northern Iowa At Cedar Falls Ottumwa High School

Moravia's Molly May Earns Olympic Tryout Invite

Moravia star Molly VanBenthuysen known as Shooter Supreme Accepts invitation to try out for the U S Olympic girls basketball team She will report to the University of Kansas field house on June 13 for regional competition A final tryout is planned later at Warrensburg Missouri She posted 1370 points this season averaging 54 8 and 73 63 percent at the free throw line Notably she scored 83 in Moravia’s 97 55 win over Central Decatur If selected she will enter a two month practice period before games in South Africa.

University of Kansas Molly Central Decatur Moravia Girls South Africa

Schedule for Boys and Girls Little League Games

Evening games begin at 6 00 with a second game at 8 00 The schedule lists all boys and girls Little League games across May through July including matchups Lakers Astros Colts and Astros vs Colts with dates spanning May 28 to July 14 and alternating pairings each week

Little League Lakers Astros _ Girls League Little League Colts Lakers Little League Astros Colts Astros Litte League Astros

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Jerald Ballanger Rick Bo Dave McDanel Jeff C. McDanel Jeff L. McDanel Jim Rinehart Eddy Simpson Bob Schneider Alan Paris Harald Rowley Ron Woodward Gary Coltrain Lynn Paris Larry Hopkins Marge Bruce Jeff C McDanel Alan Ron Woodward Stuart Mc Alan Tisuesen Jil McDanel Paula Cathy Wilson Peg McBride Theresa Cortesio Michele Brown Becky Kaster Thuysen Jill McDanel Lori_Clark Sheila DuVail Kandi Kah Bees Kaster Sheri Wilson Peg Ide Tina Fosenberg Sheri Kaster John McDanel Janet Tigue Brendes Johnson Salutatorian Nazarene Bible School Richard Tubaugh James After Moravia Royals White Sox Indians Louilia White Sox Tigers Albia Moravia Twins Yankees Moravia White Sox Royz Moravia Indians Twins Blakesburg Albia White Sox Royals Lovilia Albia White Sox Moravia Yankees State Line CB Club Memorial Day Molly VanBenthuysen U. S Bas Ketball Warrensburg VanBenthuysen
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