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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1977

Page

3

Moravia MHS Baseball Team Prepares for Summer Schedule

Moravia high school boys baseball opens the summer slate after a 14 12 loss to Cardinal and 8 2 defeat by IVs. Team photo lists players and coach. Schedule includes games through July 15 sectional, with multiple double headers and both boys and girls teams matching up at various sites like Hedrick Centerville Seymour Mormon Trail Davis County and Lamont.

Hedrick Centerville A Seymour Mormon Trail Davis County Melcher Moulton Leon Wayne Lamont

Moravia Babe Ruth Opens Season with Local Schedule

Moravia fields a Babe Ruth squad in Monroe County League action led by Coach Mike Laird. The lineup includes McCoy, McElderry, Kaster, Vance, Stoval, Tubaugh and Wilson with Penfield and Hobart among others. Opening week weather delayed the first game as Tigers, Indians, Dodgers and Twins appear across Albia Soliva Blakesburg Louisia venues through July 12 with rainouts noted.

Moravia Babe Ruth Scott McCoy Greg McCoy Ken McElderry Jim Kaster Mark Vance John Stoval Darin Tubaugh Jerry Wilson Tim Penfield al Hobart Stan McElderry Larry Clark Dennis Easter Mark Hart Jaren Tutaugh Mike Laird Sun Tigers Albia Dodgers Indians Louisla Twins Blakesburg

Moravia Girls Open Tourney With Wins In Opening Round

Moravia Mohawkettes beat Fremont 9-2 as Sheri Kuster pitched and Becky McBride hit a bases loaded triple in the seventh. Earlier Blakesburg defeated Albia 8-0 and Centerville topped Moulton-Udell 11-6. Carndinal coach Joyce Wittenberg, wife of Hedrick coach Bob Wittenberg, led her team to a 14-4 five inning victory over Hedrick.

Blakesburg Albia Centerville Moulton- Udell Carolinal Hedgick Joyce Wittenberg Cardinal Hedrick Bob Wittenberg Joyce Af Cardinal Bob Moravia Mohawkettes Fremont Girls Sheri Kuster Moravia Girls Fremont Becky McBride Moravia Abbie

William A Rose of Fairfield Hospitalized for Broken Hip

William A Rose, age 95, formerly of the Hiattsville area, fell and broke his hip on May 3. He is at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield and will be 96 in July. He would like to hear from friends in Moravia and is a member of the Moravia Masonic Lodge. His daughter is Mrs Dorothy Clough of 1106 South 8th Street, Fairfield.

William A. Rose Fairfield Hiattsville Jefferson County Hospital Moravia Masonic Lodge Dorothy Clough South 8 St

Birth Notice for Valerie Ann and Julia Daneil Hiatt

Mr and Mrs John Hiatt of Washington Iowa welcome adopted daughter Valerie Ann. Grandparents DeWayne Johnson Albia Kenneth Hiatt Centerville Marvin Wright Field Missouri. Julia Daneil born May 21 weighs 9 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents Milo Walker Centerville Gilver Wight Moravia. Rev and Mrs Ted Welch of Riville. Parents Mr and Mrs Walker and Mr and Mrs Weich of Valerio.

John 1. Hiatt Washington, Ia Valerie Ann DeWayne I Johnson Albia Kenneth Hiatt Centerville Marvin Wright Field, Mo An & Ib Julia Daneil Milo Walker Gilver Wight Moravia Ted Welch Riville Mme Dre Walker Mr Weich Valeriuo

Tribute note to community helpers after tractor accident

Theda and Julie Bettis express gratitude to friends neighbors Moranva Fire department and Rescue Squad for aid when Leonard was injured in a tractor accident. He will be hospitalized for six to eight weeks and their thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.

Moravia Tme Leonard Theda Julie Bettis

Water access at Fenton field with Promoters thanks donors

The Athletic Promoters welcome attendees to drink water at Fenton field this summer and thank Jackie Hopkins of Unigaville for trenching the water line, Bob Martin for backhoe and plumbing, and Charley Johnson for plumbing services.

Fenton Field Jackie Hopkins Unigaville Bob Martin Charley Johnson

Moravia School Board Sets Special Meeting Date

The Moravia Board of Education will hold a special meeting beginning at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday May 31 in the high school building to discuss district matters.

Moravia Board of Education

Thankful note from David Havard to supporters

David Havard thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards gifts visits and food during hospitalization and recovery He credits doctors Jewett Poncy and Parks nurses and staff and pastors Gibson McConnell Bob Hoover for calls and Richard Doud and Richard Tubaugh for help at the scene of his accident He praises his mom and dad for support

Jewett Poncy Parks George Gibson Weumulla McConnell Bob Hoover Richard Doud Richard Tubaugh

Moravia Union Office Closed After Death of James Easter

The Moravia Union office is closed all day Thursday due to the death of James M. Easter father of Katherine Charity. He would have been 93 in July and recently resided in a nursing home at Gormelison. He died Monday at Sacred Heart hospital in Ft Madison. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Harrisburg Church north of Bonaparte. He is survived by his wife two sons eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Moravia James M. Easter Katherine Charity Gormelison Sacred Heart Hospital Ft Madison Sane Tires Desighters

Memorial Services Here Monday

The Moravia American Legion plans Memorial Day services in Moravia on Monday May 80th at 11 a.m. Rev Gilbert Hackett of the Moravia Church of the Nazarene will speak at the Moravia cemetery south of the square. Rev L B Deedrick will give invocation and benediction. The Moravia school band will play, names of deceased veterans will be read, taps and a firing squad salute. Public urged to attend.

Moravia American Legion Moravia Gilbert Hackett

Unionville To Have Memorial Day Services

Unionville observes Memorial Day at Unionville cemetery on Monday May 30 at 10:00 a.m. under Wil-Rog-Mor Post No 407 American Legion. Rev. Melvin Mattox of Unionville Baptist Church to speak. Legionnaires to gather at the Legion Hall between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m.

Unionville, Fa Unionville Cemetery American Legion Melvin Mattox Unionville

Mary Martin Graduates Magna Cum Laude at NSU

Mary Martin graduated May 6 from Northeast Missouri State University, Magna Cum Laude. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Schrodt, Bob Martin, and Billy and Bobby attended the graduation exercises.

Mary Martin Northeast Migsouri State University Cecil Schrodt Bob Martin Billy Bobby

Colfax Teen Drowns At Rathbun Lake Sunday

Denise Smith a 17 year old Colfax resident drowned at Rathbun Lake while with friends near Brideport boat ramp. She stepped into a seven foot hole and despite rescue attempts by companions and authorities, her body was recovered later. Two others were treated and released at Centerville hospital.

Rathbun Lake Denise Smith Colfax Brideport The Conservation Commission Renzo Robins MW Kim Kern Grimes Centerville Hospital

Caro of Thanks for Jack Hoffman's Family

The Hoffman family thanks all for sympathy after Jack Hoffman's death. Special thanks to Rev James Schweizer Rev Dean Cary and volunteers including Larry Smith and the American Legion. Gratitude extends to neighbors, workers who assisted after the funeral and those who helped dig the grave.

Jack Hoffman James Schweizer Dean Cary Larry Smith Swiigs American Legion Mercena Hayes Sue Glo Deena Hoffenan Daniel Ganita Dunina Duley Hoflomn Eric

Family thanks for flowers food and support after loss

The Hoffman family expresses gratitude for the flowers, food, and sympathy received after Jack’s death. They mention appreciation from relatives and friends, noting the comforting help during a difficult time and acknowledging several neighbors and families.

Jim Houser Named Editor of Union Starting Next Week

Jim Houser of Moravia will become editor of the Union next week, replacing his prior role as managing editor. Keith C. Dinsmore, the new Union publisher, announced plans to add staff and install phototypesetting equipment for offset printing. Houser and Dinsmore met with reporters as new contributors prepare to begin writing. deadlines move to Tuesday mornings.

Jim Houser Union Moravia Keith C. Dinsmore Jim Cyndi Charl William Street Pauley Centerville Centerville Community College Drake University Prairie City Frye Copy Systems Des Moines Adhesive Compounders, Inc Dinsmore Houser

Bible School Opens June 1 At Moravia Elementary

Vacation Bible School starts Wednesday morning June 1 at Moravia Elementary School and runs daily for six days from 9 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. Children are invited to bring colors scissors pencils and a package of pre sweetened Kool Aid.

Moravia

Examination for Rural Mail Carrier Seeks Applicants

The Postal Department will hold an examination for a substitute rural mail carrier. Applications may be secured from the local post office before Saturday May 28. Starting salaries range from 48.69 to 58.82 per day plus per mile pay. Details available from Postmaster Don Pettibone. Applications must be received before Saturday.

Rosumaster Rermoune Postal Department Moravia Don Pettibone

Thank You Note From Bud McDanel

Gratitude expresses appreciation for cards letters and visits sent during T's hospital stay. Bud McDanel extends thanks to supporters for their thoughtful gestures and encouragement.

Services Held Sunday For Eva Callen 94

Funeral services for Mrs John Lva Callen 94 were held Sunday at 2 30 p m at Turner Funeral Home in Moravia with Dave Tyree officiating Burial was in the Tconium Cemetery She died Saturday at St Josephs Mercy Hospital in Centerville She was born in Kansas on November 12 1882 the daughter of James and Mary Bailey McCabe A former Moravia resident she had lived recently at Golden Age Manor in Centerville On May 18 1904 she married John Norris Callen He died in 1964 She was also preceded in death by a son and a sister Surviving are three sons Clyde J Marshalltown Lloyd L Moravia Marvin H Prairie City one daughter Lara Hatton Chariton and seven grandchildren

John Lva Callen Turner Funeral Home Moravia Dave Tyree Tconium St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Centervile Kansas James Mary Bailey McCabe Golden Age Centerville John Norris Callen Clyde J Marshalltown Lloyd L Marvin H Prairie City Lara Hatton Chariton

Lyndon McDaniel 50th Anniversary Open House

An open house will honor Mr and Mrs Lyndon McDaniel on their 50th wedding anniversary at Centerville Community Center Sunday June 5 relatives and neighbors are invited. The couple married June 5 1927 at Centerville Methodist Church by Rev PF wars.

Centerville Community Center Lyndon McDaniel Cn Vella Jabez Broshar Lynde Lust McDanel Centerville Methodist Church B. PF. Wars Iidres Selah Mae Kenald Verle Bud Wailer Fiair

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MHS Moravia High School Alan Tisue Randy Whitehead Jerry Wilton Mark Hall Stanley McElderry Brian Harrington Clay Uhlenhake Jaren Tubaugh Central Decatur S.E. Warren S.E Warren Sovilla Pruacdis Sacches David Havard Harrisburg Church Bonaparte Mary Martin N Caro Hoffman Jack Fir Bee Heitus Harald Ho Arther Andrews Bud McDanel Eva Callen Lyndon McDanels
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