Opening League Games Highlight Local Little League Action
Last Monday night the girls and boys Little League opened with Team 1 defeating Team 2 13 to 9. Susan Whitehead pitched for Team 1 with Maria Cox catching and Marla Cox, Susan Whitehead, Rhonda Dowd, and Lorie Horn delivering key hits including a home run by Horn. The nightcap featured the Van Dorin Implement Astros beating the Quality Builder Colts 7 to 6, Jaren Tubaugh earning the win with 15 strikeouts and Dennis Easter pitching for the Colts with 14 strikeouts. Key Astros hitters included Bill Pettibone, Jim Woodin, and Tubaugh. Next games are tonight, promising more exciting action.
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Astros
Team
Susan Whitehead
Maria Cox
Marla Cox
Rhonda Dowd
Lorie Horn
Becky McBride
Jackie Wilson
Cindy Lockman
Rhonda Woodward
Becky Hopkins
Jean Stocker
Suzanne Moore
Susan Matovich
van Dorin
Quality Builder Colts
W Rong
Jaren Tubaugh
Jim Woodin
Bill Pettibone
Des Moines Couple Wed In Wallada Church Service
Sonia Ann Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Meyer Des Moines wed Terry Neal Nash son of Mr and Mrs James Nash Des Moines Friday May 17 at 8 00 at Wallada Christian church Rev Frazer Thomason officiated The bride works for Farm land Life Insurance Co The groom an electrician for Brown Bros Electric Co They plan to reside at Holiday Terrace Mobile Home Park De Soto Ia after a trip to the Ozarks
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Farmland Life Insurance Co
Des Moines
Brown Bros. Electric Co
Ozarks
Holiday Terrace Mobile Home Park
de Soto, Ia
Carl Tisue
Alan
Sonia Meyers
Terry Nash
Wakonda Christian Church
Memorial gratitude for James L. Hilton at St. Joseph Hospital
The Hilton family thanks everyone for sympathy flowers and contributions to the emphysema fund in memory of James L. Hilton.
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St. Joseph Hospital
James L. Hilton
American Legion Auxiliary meets in Moravia with 22 members
The Moravia unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met with 22 members present on Monday May 20. Officers Genevieve Morgan and Edith Hull were elected district vice president and district treasurer. Awards included 100 percent pledge payment and district membership goal commendations plus a Jr. member gold bag award. The bake sale added 63 dollars, with expenses for pins, cleaning, and delegate reimbursements.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Margaret Callen
Clarence Johnson
Genevieve Morgan
Moravia
Edith Hull
Mary Kay Hiatt
Lois Easter
Otha Lee Martin
Margaret Brooks
Claribel Mosley
Wanda Murdy
Fern Hudgens
Blanche
Kincade
Moravia School Year Ends Friday Morning
Moravia schools will be dismissed for the term on Friday with elementary at 10 30 am and high school at 10 45 am.
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Moravia
Wesley Chapel UMW Sees May Meeting at Judy Ballanger Home
The Wesley Chapel United Methodist Women held their May gathering May 26 at Judy Ballanger’s home. Thirteen members discussed an agricultural roll call, a youth camp note, and a fundraising appeal from Bidwell. They enjoyed a presentation on The Allegory of a Butterfly from the Retreat at Agency and planned future events and a June meeting at Edrie Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
U.M.W
Judy Ballanger
Doris Boblenz
Bidwell
Betty Crocker
Teonium Church
Lemars
Juanita Dooley
Grace Church
Helen Price
Susan McDanel
Susan
Edith Hiatt
Edrie Phillips
Evelyn Daniels
Golda Hiatt
Eva Tucker
Mrs. Palmer
Flora Hiatt
Gail Tuttle
Tonya
Tony
Card of Thanks for Deceased Wife and Mother
The Proctor family expresses sincere gratitude to all who offered kindness food flowers and prayers during the illness and death of our wife and mother Special thanks to Dr Avera and Dr Carlson Monroe County Hospital Staff and to Mr Schultz and Mr Plum for their visits Your thoughtfulness will be remembered May God bless each of you Howard Proctor and family Carl Proctor and family Richard Proctor and A L Nelson
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Avera
Carlson
Monroe County Hospital
Schultz
Mr. Plum
Howard Proctor
Carl Proctor
Richard Proctor
A. L. Nelson
Church of Nazarene announces May to June program
The Church of Nazarene led by Pastor D. R. Umes lists a full schedule May 26 to June 7. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. N.Y.B.S. at 6:45 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday events include Vacation Bible School and a prayer and fasting meeting May 30 at noon. Transportation line provided.
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Church of Nazarene D. R
Iconium United Methodist Church Schedule Update
Rev L B Deedrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead lead worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m The May Fellowship Day is at Iconium church Thursday May 23 at 1 30 p m The Daily Vacation Bible School runs June 3 to June 7 from 1 30 to 4 p m for all in the community.
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Iconium
Iconium Church
Moravia United Methodist Parish Spring Schedule
Rev Wallace Palmer leads Moravia parish weekly services at Grace and Salem with church school at alternate sites. May events include TOPS fellowship day at Iconium UMC, legislative workshop in Albia, Cub Scout gathering, Vacation Bible School staff meeting, and community VBS for pre K to 8th grade.
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Grace United Methodist
Jerry Boblenx
Tops Club
Grace
Wesley Chapel
Umw’s
Iconium United Methodist Church
Albia
Salem United Methodist May Fellowship Day and events
Salem United Methodist Church hosts a fellowship day on Thursday May 23 at 1 30 p m with a 1 p m church meeting for lay members of the annual conference. The schedule includes Sunday May 26 evening worship at 7 30 p m and Wednesday May 29 men s breakfast and Bible study at 6 30 a m with the theme God s People Today.
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Salem United Methodist
Dave Harris
Salem Umw
Iconium United Methodist Church
Albia
Community Vacation Bible School
Nazarene Bible School Starts Tuesday Evening Sessions
Nexzarene Bible School opens at the Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday May 28 with daily 6:30 to 9:00 sessions through June 7 excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Classes include Nursery through Teen, with staff names and roles listed for each group and a theme The Family of God featuring studies songs and crafts for each pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nexzarene Bible School
Church of the Nazarene
Natalie Woodward
Marjorie Paxton
Nancy Wright
Patty ‘Self
Bonnie Main
Edna Horn
Marion Woodward
Linda McDenel
Roste
Smith
Mildred Gladfelder
Nancy Klampe
Alice Woodward
Leila Woodward
Pam Gladfelder
Barbara Uhles
Family of God
Memorial Day Speaker At Unionville Cemetery
Memorial Day services will be held at Unionville cemetery Monday at 10 30 with Michael J Carso of West Des Moines as speaker He is American Legion 6th District Chaplain and State JC Chaplain A Vietnam veteran with two Bronze Stars one Silver Star and three Purple Hearts He is an excellent speaker and all are invited to the service Refreshments will be served at the Legion hall Unionville after the ceremony visitors may stop by
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Unionville
Michael J. Carso
West Des Moines
Carso
American Legion
Jc's
Germany
Viet Nam
Legion Hall
Udell Alumni Meet at Centerville July 6
Udell alumni gather at Centerville Community Center for annual reunion on Saturday July 6 at 6 30 p m. Bring covered dish and table service. Invitations not sent to Appanoose County residents. All graduates and friends welcome. Fred Gordon president Muriel Spurgeon secretary.
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UDELL
Centerville
Tthe
Appanoose County
Fred Gordon
Muriel Spurgeon
Sec
Engagement of Jan Moore to Michael Carey Announcement
Engaged Melrose couple Mr and Mrs DeWayne Moore announce their daughter Jan to Michael Carey son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Carney of Centerville Engagement follows educations at Moravia Community High School Indian Hills Community College Center ville High School Indian Hills Community College and a B S E from Northeast Missouri State University this summer Wedding vows set for August 10.
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DeWayne Moore
Melrose
Jan
Michael Carey
Clyde Carney
Centerville
Moravia Community High School
Indian Hills Community College
Michael
Centerville High School
Northeast Missouri State University
Co Valedictorians Named for Class of 1974
High school principal James Hitchcock announced the graduating class valedictorians and salutatorian. Joyce Christy and Robin Spencer share valedictorian honors, both daughters of local families. Duane Parmer is the salutatorian.
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James Hitchcock
Joyce Christy
Wayne Christy
Robin Spencer
Junior Spencer
Duane Parmer
Wallace Parmer
F F A Members Attend Leadership Camp near Indianola Iowa
District leadership camp near Indianola Iowa May 17 and 18 attended by Mark French Bob Mitchell Harold Rowley Rodney Wulff and sponsor Mr Redmann. They left Friday 1 30 p m arrived 4 00 p m and left camp Saturday 12 30 p m returning about 1 30 p m. About seventy five members and guests were present. Rodney Wulff F F A Reporter.
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Indianola
Iowa
Mark French
Bob Mitchell
Harold Rowley
Rodney Wulff
Mr. Redmann
F.F
Poppy Day Goes On To Honor Veterans Heroes
American Legion Auxiliary volunteers will distribute bright red poppies made by hospitalized veterans to memorialize those who died in service and aid living veterans. Funds support rehabilitation and families through donations, with double benefit as veterans are paid for production and funds go to relief efforts. Assistants include Annette VanDorin Shelly Woodward Marla Cox and Cindy Lockman from Girl Scout Troop No. 131.
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America
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Auxiliary
Annette VanDorin
Shelly Woodward
Marla Cox
Cindy Lockman
Girl Scout Troop No. 131
Marion Woodward announces Natalie Woodward Hiatt engagement
Mrs. Marion Woodward of Moravia announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Natalie to Bob Hiatt son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hiatt of Moravia. Natalie is a laboratory technician at Monroe County Hospital. Bob Hiatt works for Town Southern Utilities in Centerville. An August 3 wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Long
Moravia
Vanessa
Pat Nicoletta
Romona Nicolette
Marion Woodward
Natalie
Bob Hiatt
Carl Hiatt
Miss Woodward
Monroe County Hospital
Mr. Hiatt
Town Southern Utilities
Centerville
Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly Set for Ames June 21 23
About 2000 girls ages 12 to 20 will attend the 49th Iowa Rainbow Grand Assembly in Ames from June 21 to 23 under the Chapel Chimes session. Grand Worthy Advisor Kerri Paulsen of Muscatine will preside. events include Miss America Rebecca King presentation, assembly of the year, and installation of 1974 1975 Grand Officers. Rainbow is a teen fraternal group with 7000 members in 155 assemblies statewide.
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International Order of the Rainbow
Ames
Town
Kerri Paulsen
Roland Paulsen
Rt. 2
Muscatine
Rebecca King
Avoca Assembly
Robin Spencer
Paul Spencer
Risravia
Grand Assembly
South Carolina
Rainbow
Towe
Bit Burkland Thanks for Cards and Calls During Hospital Stay
Bit Burkland expresses gratitude to everyone who sent cards and made calls while hospitalized, acknowledging the thoughtful support and good wishes during the medical stay.
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Burkland
Memorial Day Program at Moravia Cemetery
Memorial Day observance will be held Monday May 27 at 11 00 am at Moravia Cemetery with invocational prayer by Rev Dennis Uhles address by Rev Wallace Palmer reading of names salute to the war dead taps and Star Spangled Banner by Moravia High School Band benediction by Rev Uhles if rain the service moves to Grace United Methodist church veterans should assemble at the Post Home by 10 30 am
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Moravia Cemetery
Dennis Uhles
Wallace Palmer
Moravia
Uhles
Grace United Methodist Church
Honors At Mo ravia High Awards Assembly
A May 20 awards assembly at Moravia High School honored students with business shorthand and typing prizes, yearbook editors, and numerous class officer, council, and district awards. Notable recipients include Marilyn Shelquist, Susan Crabtree, Duane Parmer, Robin Spencer, Judy Stocker, and Rick Boyer across multiple categories.
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Moravia High School
Ellison
Susan Crabtree
Rebecca Horn
Marilyn Shelquist
Molly VanBenthuysen
Vanessa Long
Sherry McCannon
Kathy Shinn
Duane Palmer
Iowa Bar Association
Milani
Centerville
Judi Stocker
Hitchcock
Jess Uhlenhake
Dean McDanel
Robin Spencer
Linda Wilson
Dale Hoffman
Rex Argo
Jeff McDanel
Brent Walker
Karen Moss
Stuart McDanel
Brenda Mitchell
Vicky Lockman
Eddy Massman
Sheri Wilson
Kirk Bruce
Dave Godby
Julie Heimick
State of Iowa
Joyce Christy
Duane Parmer
Rick Boyer
Janice Hopkins
Lady Whitehead
Lewis
Lisa Clark
Jim Sheldon
Mike Godby
Mr. Baker
Cindy Faber
Larry Wilson
Julie Haver
Kathy Wilson
Adelpoh
Lori Clark
Devanna Tubaugh
Tina Fosenburg
Becky Easter
Danforth
Donnelly
Karen Riegel
Paula McClurg
Tammy Wells
Jane Zajec
Dee Coltrain
Mr. Butler
Judy Lockman
Vicki Lockman
Paula Hopkins
Janet Stanley
Jill McDanel
Mr. Rex
Jeff C. McDanel
David McDanel
Ed Simpson
Chris Herman
Henry Herman
Daniel Herman
Tim Seals
Jeff F. McDanel
Mike Hiatt
Ferlin McAlister
Sam Fisher
Funeral Services Held for James Cline
James Ralph Cline a former Iconium resident now living in Cheyenne Wyoming died May 7 1974 in Cheyenne He was born June 4 1890 married to Merle Cahen He leaves seven children Raymond Dorothy Chugwater Wyo Marie Ruth Cheyenne Eugene Rapid City Harald Denver and Viola Washington Funeral services were May 10 at 1 00 pm at the Wiederspahe Chapel of the Chimes Rev Donald P Malone officiating interment Bel El Cemetery Cheyenne Pallbearers were Bert Gillaspie Don Gillaspie Francis Gurd John Brauschweig Hoyt DuVall Dick DuVall Mr and Mrs DeWayne Moore Mrs Vera Moore and Mrs Viola Clark Columbus Junction Iowa
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James Cline
James Ralph Cline
Iconium
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cheyenne Wyo
Merle Cahen
Merle
Raymond
Dorothy
Chugwater
Wyled
Marie
Ruth
Eugene
Rapid City
S.D
Harald
Denver
Colo
Viola
Washington State
Wiederspahe Chapel
Chimes
Donald P. Malone
Bel el
Bert Gillaspie
Don Gillaspie
Francis Gurd
Jhon Brauschweig
Hoyt DuVall
Dick DuVall
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Sondra Perry
Grinnell
Iowa City
Gonddong
Marek
Legion
Larry Brooks
Larry
Thelma Clark
Bette VanDorin
Wilson
Greg Wilson
Turner Funeral Home
News
United Construction Co., Inc
Milwaukee
Moravia United
J. L. Browns
Marshalltown
Margaret Jane
Mark E. Lathen
Geng Lathen
F.F.A
Ial
Vera Moore
Viola Clark
Columbus Junction
Is. F
Ralph Cline
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