Commencement Exercises May 29 High School Auditorium
The May 29 commencement at the high school features Dixie Davis leading processional and recessional. Rev Thomas Woodin delivers invocation and benediction. Charles Moore gives the salutatory and James VanDorin the valedictory. George Woodward Russell Moore and Sara Hersey join the brass trio for special music. Roy Fox from WHO Radio TV announces distinctions as diplomas are presented by Earl Rowley, board president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Davis
Thomas Woodin
Charles Moore
Roy Fox
Brass
George Woodward
Russell Moore
Sara Hersey
John G. Guthrey
Earl Rowley
Board of Education
James VanDorin
F.T.A
Mrs. Tuttle
Bill Cortesio
Roger Zintz
Wayne Tisue
Beth Boyer
Carla Miller
Kevin Daniels
Stephen Hersey
Jane Estlack
Local Baseball Diamond Schedule Highlights May to July
A dense schedule lists games for the Local Baseball Diamond through late July. Matchups feature Lakers, Astros, Chargers, Colts, and high school teams against Ottumwa Legion, Cardinal, Eddyville, Moulton, Albia, Levi Warren, Leon, Twin Cedars, Mormon Trail, Van Buren, and other foes. Key dates include May 28 through July 14 and a Luge League Tournament in mid-July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakers
Astros
Chargers
Colts
High School
Ottumwa Legion
Twes
Elks
Wed
S—High School
Cardinal
Fni
E. Warren
Mon
Gehler Bros
Moulton
Thurs
Eddyville
Fri
Leon
Mormon Trail
Albia
Twin Cedars
Wayne & Lamont
Tues
Melcher
Dallas & van Buren
Rotary
Agurés
Moravia Summer Baseball Team Rosters and Sponsors
The Moravia summer baseball rosters list two Babe Ruth teams and four Little League squads with managers, coaches, players, and business sponsors. Notable names include Paul Witt as manager, John Peterson as Astros manager, and Larry Brooks as Colts manager, with sponsors from Walnut Grove to Moravia Postoffice and local firms. A June 2 Antiquity Lodge meeting is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Moravia
Paul Witt
Mgr
Carl Tisue
Walnut Grove
Daryl Steenhock
David McDanel
Bobby Robinson
Gary McCloud
Steve Raymie
Mike Robinson
Jerry Steenhoek
Alan Tisue
Jason Walker
Jerold Ballanger
Danny Herman
Clayton Pauley
Astros
John Peterson
Mark Uhlenhake
Albia Sales, Co
Jess Uhlenhake
John Cleaver
Roy Tarbell
John
Brian Harrington
Steve Huff
Randy Phillips
Marty McClurg
Gary Pfannebecker
Bob Burns
Rick Helmick
Randy Scott
Danny Greene
Tim Purdum
Lee Uhlenhake
Steve Steenhoek
Russ Moore
Fred McBride
Charles Tarbell
Tommy Brownlee
Gary Greene
Bobby van Dorin
David Rogers
Chris Bryan
Tony Bryan
Jerry Hinote
Todd Harp
Tom Woodin
Rex Argo
Donald Argo
Randy McDanel
Lanny Tisue
David Ailen
Dean McDanes
Ronnie Cloyed
Rodney Woodward
John Johnson
Steve Woodin
Pat Nicoletto
William Hopkins
Terry Whicker
Moravia Dairy Sweet
Dewey's Place
Debler Bros
Lelia’s Beauty Nook
Ellison Construction
Troubles Denotables
Porter & Magnall
Peterson & Ballanger
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
van Dorin Implement Co
Moravia Furniture
Spencer Barber Shop
Moravia Laundromat
Iowa Trust & Savings Bank
Lee Benz Insurance
Allen's Grocery
Woodward Plumbing & Heating
George & Nadine’s
Spencer Grocery
Waler's
Moravia Union
Art Fox
Lockman's
D-X
Moravia Postoffice
Moravia Fire Dept
American Legion
Last Day of School Announced for Mo Ravia Students
Mo ravia Community School set May 29 as the final day for students. Teachers will work on grades and records on May 31 and June 2. Town pupils may pick up grade cards at 3 30 PM on Monday June 2. Rural students will receive cards by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Salem W.S.C.S. Organizing Meeting Sets New Charter
The first regular meeting of the newly organized W.S.C.S. was held at Salem United Methodist church on May 21. New officers were elected including Imogene Tisue as president and Doris Main as chair of spiritual growth. Members signed the charter and Rev. Deedrick officiated at installation ceremonies amid reports, committees, and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Salem United Methodist Church
Dies Aid Society
W.S. C.S
Imogene Tisue
Wanda Murdy
Nancy Klampe
Betty Charity
Christian Social Relations
Margaret van Zante
Edna Ward
Doris Main
Helen Tadlock
Wilda Argo
Margaret Callen
Nina Faber
Mabel Coulson
Velda Condra
Lois Mason
Iconium
Iconium United Methodist Church
Deedrick
Bible School To Start Monday June 2
Mrs Frank Woodward announces Bible school beginning Monday June 2 at the grade school building with classes from 9 00 to 11 30 each weekday for a two week period Woodward serves as Bible school superintendent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Frank Woodward
Woodward
Sgt. Argo Receives Bronze Star Award
Sergeant E-6 Gerald Argo earned the Bronze Star Medal with V device for heroism in Vietnam. Leading Troops A, 13st Squadron, 4th Infantry Division, he braved enemy fire to clear a blocked turret, restoring his tank. He will reunite with wife Minnie Ann and daughter Melinda in Hawaii during R and R from May 28 to June 3. He has served in Vietnam since July 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Argo
Republic of Vietnam
Argo
Ith Caysity
4Th Infantry Division
Minnie Ann Argo
Melinda
Set
Hawaii
Vietnam
Sgt
E. Gerald L
Cav
APO
San Francisco
Fifty Eighth Graders In Graduation Exercises At High School
Fifty eighth graders participate in a Monday evening graduation at the high school with a processional and benediction. Vanessa Long and Sally Whitehead are among the eighth grade graduates, Rev. Paul Lobb presiding. Awards, certificates, and top ten percent honors are announced, with Richard Pauley, Earl Rowley, and other district leaders involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanessa Long
Sally Whitehead
Paul Lobbarth
Herbert Zeiler
Church of Brethren
Unionville
Iowa
Richard Pauley
Earl Rowley
Board of Education
Paul Lobb
Robin Spencer
Marlaine Lobb
School Awards At Commencement Chapel 1969
Awards for the 68 69 term were presented at the high school commencement chapel Monday evening. Vale dictorian James Van Dorin salutatorian Charles Moore and honor student Merla Prater received top honors. National Honor Society scholarships went to Ellen Cooper Wayne Tisue Pam VanDePol Lou Ellen Rowley Dixie Davis and Jowell Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
James van Dorin
Charles Moore
Merla Prater
Guthrey
Ellen Cooper
Wayne Tisue
Pam VanDePol
Lou Ellen Rowley
Dixie Davis
Jowell Walker
Danforth
Charles
Science Club
Louis Walker
Roger Zintz
George Woodward
Jane Estlack
Bill Cortesio
Sara Hersey
Steve Hersey
James VanDorin
Kevin Daniels
Monroe County Hospital
National Foundation of March of Dimes
Hayden
Jewell Walker
Iowa State University
Mr. Pugh
Charlies Moore
Mr. Guthrey
Mr. Sheldon
Marsha Cloyed
Dan McDanel
Young School of Beauty
Jean Allen
Beth Boyer
Appanoose County Bar Assn
Pamela VanDa Pol
Mrs. Ellison
Hope Kelley
Donna Rhee
Connie Renwick
Linda Self
Linda Hiatt
Dolly van Benthuysen
Beth Steenhoek
Kaye Helmick
Sharon Riegel
Gary Tisue
Sheila Wilson
Mary Hawk
Nicky Dicks
Martha French
Dolly VanBenthuysen
Jody McDanel
Linda Hinte
Albia graduate Karol Hellyer earns nursing degree
Miss Karol Hellyer daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Hellyer 415 Sc Clinton St Albia will graduate from State University of Iowa with a nursing degree on June 6 She plans to begin work at the V A Hospital in Knoxville in June She is the granddaughter of D B Hellyer who lives west of Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karol Hellyer
George E. Hellyer
Clinton St
Albia
State University of Iowa
V. A. Hospital
Knoxville
D. B. Hellyer
Moravia
Local Men Named To Zoning Board
The County Board of Supervisors named a Zoning Commission for the Rathbun Lake area. Appointees include A. R. Fertton as chairman for a two year term, De Wayne Moore and Charley Cross for two year terms, Clark Hellyer and Kester Gillis for one year terms, Duane Sulser and Harold Hawk for three year terms. The scope covers only Rathbun lake area excluding Moravia, with boundaries along Hwy 5, Rathbun road, Walnut City road, Wayne County line, Lucas and Monroe County lines, and back to Moravia. Wayne and Lucas counties designate adjacent lake areas in the northeast and southeast corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Rathbun Lake
A. R. Fertton
DeWayne Moore
Charley Cross
Clark Hellyer
Kester Gillis
Duane Sulser
Harold Hawk
Moravia
Rathbun Road
Walnut City Road
Wayne County
Lucas and
Monroe County
Appanoose
Monroe
Lucas County
Heart Fund Drive Realizes $139.65
Mrs. Kenneth Condra and Mrs. Garnet Brain announce a total of 139.65 realized from the recent heart fund drive. Solicitors honored include Mrs. Loyd Carter, Clara Irelan, Mrs. Jim Schupp, Mrs. Lee Tadlock, Mrs. Paul Wilson, Mrs. Clifford Stocker and Mrs. Andy Mosley. Gratitude extended to all donors and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Condra
Garnet Brain
Loyd Carter
Clara Irelan
Jim Schupp
Lee Tadlock
Paul Wilson
Clifford Stocker
Andy Mosley
Golden Links Class Honors Zell Callens Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Zell Callen were celebrated at Salem United Brethren church on Monday for their Golden Wedding anniversary and her birthday. The Gold themed party featured a gold cloth table and a gold mum plant presentation. Hosts were the Golden Links Sunday school class of which Mrs Callen has long taught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Links
Zell Callens
Zell Callen
Salem
Tomlin Family Welcomes Baby Boy Kelly Dean
Mr and Mrs Ronald L Tomlin of 1612 Humor Dr Anaheim California announce the birth of their son Kelly Dean born May 5 weighing 6 lbs 12 oz. He is welcomed by a sister and four brothers. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Kenneth Condra and Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald L. Tomlin
Anaheim
Calif
Kelly Dean
Kenneth Condra
Curtis ‘Tomlin
Local servicemen return from Germany and join Moravia
Jerry Boblenz has returned from 18 months in Germany with the 6th Ordinance Division and received an honorable discharge as Specialist Fifth Class at Ft. Dix. He and his wife will live on the Harold Burton property in Mora and he will begin teaching at Moravia school. Private Gary Simmons is assigned to X-ray at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, after enlisting Feb. 3 and completing Army Field Service School at Fort Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Boblenz
Spedding
Germany
6Th Ordinance
Army
Ft. Dix
Harold Burton
Mora
Moravia
Gary Simmons
Madigan General Hospital
Tacoma
Washington
Pvt. Simmons
Moravia High School
Centerville
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Jr.Sr. Prom
MHS
Dean Easter
Boyd Paxston
Moravia Farm Service Co
Jeff McDanel
Brent Walker
Tony Bardwell
Lennie Paris
Walter Paris
Dennis Condra
Bobby Spencer
Ronnie Woodward
Larry Wilson
Mike Brown
Ellis Paxston
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
AF. & AM
Bob Potts
Salem W.S.C.S
Sgt. Argo
Bronze Star
MHL
Debbie Kelley
Ruth Steenhoek
Centerville Oehlers
Centerville Elks
Land of Hope and Glory
The
Happy Wanderer
David Allen
Janice Ballanger
Rrea W. Mopride
Sherry Ann Bardwell
E, McCrory
Dennie Bolin
Wanda McFarland Charles Michael Bridgman
Carla Marie Mericle
Sandra S. Brownlee
Dana M. Burks
Timothy Morrison
Joni Joyce Caster
John Allen Clayworth
Jim Cochran
Janice Marie Coltrain
Virginia Anne Cortesio
Joe Lynn Cridlebaugh
Fonda Joleen Dicks
Stephen Matkovich
Doyie Ewing
Pamela Ann Gladfelder
Dennis Ray Hall Ramona Marie Hayden Samuel David Hersey Willian, F. Hopkins
Diana Lyon Kelley Lyle James Kehrberg
Pamela Lockman Patrick Sue Lockman
Enid Marie Lang
Patrick Russell
Main
Sally Ann Martin
Debra Kathleen Mullins
Timothy Purdum
Pamela Jane Robinson
Karla Jan Scott Steven Steenhoek
Russell Stewart Judy Diane Stacker
Sharon Ann Thomas Janiece Javonne Tubaugh Lee Anthony Ablendake
Robert van Dorin
Caral Lyon Wilson Stephen Craig Woodin “Stanley Wright
Mark A. Zin
Centerville Community College
Wm. Cortesio
Carolyn Beal
Pamela Mobley
Dennis Spencer
Joyce Stocker
Kenneth Wright
Diane Rogers
Leota Mockmore
Elaine VanDePol
Linda Moffatt
Pamela van DePol
George
Barbara Whicker
Sue Schupmann
Vicki Breeding
Jolly VanBenthuysen
Linda Mobley
Candy Morrison
Joy McCrory
Dale McFarland
Karen Martin
Teresa Lockman
Ruth Steenhock
Camilla Prater
Mary
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