Mohawks Basketball Looks To Rebuild After 75-76 Preview
Coach Mike Carney outlines a rebuilding year for Mohawks boys basketball with several underclassmen showing promise after a busy 75-76 season. Veterans Allen Paris Chris McDonough Alan Tisue and Brian Harrington highlighted by name. Season opens November 25 at Pella Christian in the Bluegrass Conference tournament followed by a full schedule including Melcher Dallas Central Decatur Lamont Wayne Seymour Mormon Trail Lamont Waytte and Twin Cedars among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Carney
Mohawks
Allen Paris
Chris McDonough
Alan Tisue
Brian Harrington
Carney
Pella Christian
Mormon Trail
B&g
Melcher-Dallas
Central Decatur
Lamont
Waytte
S.E. Warren
Seymour
Moravia High School
Humeston
Larry Clark
Moravia seniors named to Bluegrass All Conference team
Moravia football seniors Stuart McDanel and Allen Paris earned spots on the Bluegrass All-Conference team with McDanel on first team defense linebacker and Paris on first team defense secondary. Paris, famed for playing with one arm, posted 195 receiving yards on 13 catches and 26.7 kickoff return average across 19 returns. The Moravia offense featured McDanel with 138 carries for 543 yards, Randy McDonough with 265 rushing yards, and Alan Tisue at 104 passing attempts with 46 completions and 11 interceptions. The report notes he also faced sacks resulting in 63 lost yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Stuart MecDanel
Allen Paris
McDanel
Paris
McDonell
Randy McDonough
Alan Tisue
Mike Brown
Stuart, McDonell
Alan Paris
Tynnig Easter
Schedule highlights school events in mid November
The calendar lists events from Thursday through Monday including FFA conventions in Kansas City on Nov 13 and 14, girls basketball jamboree at Albia Moravia vs Davis County, games at Centerville Twin Cedars, board meeting Nov 17, American Education Week Nov 17-21, instrumental concert Nov 18, Chariton conference meeting Nov 19, Alfalfa Banquet and shop tour in Moberly Nov 20, variety show Nov 21, and SCA meeting Nov 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Kansas City
Albia
Moravia
Davis County
Centerville
Twin Cedars
Chariton
Moberly
Blakesburg
SCA
Railroads Arrive in Moravia Amid Growth in 1880s
In 1881 Moravia gained a Keokuk Western branch from Centerville and connected to Albia via a CB&Q line. The Milwaukee railroad came through in 1886, followed by the Wabash. As tracks laid from Foster toward Moravia, locals hosted workers. The line supported busy service to Des Moines and Ottumwa with multiple daily passenger trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Keokuk Western
Centerville
Albia
Milwaukee Railroad
Foster
Frank Hawk
Geo. W. Davis
Wabash
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Ardis Walter
Ardis Walter enjoyed a birthday surprise on Thursday evening November 6. relatives gathered for supper invited by her daughter Sharon Penfield, then surprised her at home with a long list of guests including Mearl and Maurice Walter, Aubrey Walter Centerville, Sharon Neilenfield and sons, Cary McCay and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardis Walter Mira
Ardis Walter
Sharon Penfield
Ardis
Mearl Walter
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Aubrey Walter
Centerville
Marvin Gardner
Sy. van Yao Dorin
Annette
Paul Witt
Delbert Gray
Neilenfield
Cary McCay
Jim Knapp
Ka Bring
Many Centerville 4-H Youth Receive Awards Night Honors
Centerville hosts the 1975 4-H Award Night as Appanoose County 4-H officers preside at Howar Junior High. Awards cover Achievement and Specialty medals for numerous girls and boys, with leaders, club members, and sponsors honored for yearlong service, projects, and high achievement including the Danforth Award and Chicago Trip recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Appanoose Co
Howar
Bob Mitchell
Voe Schweizer
Carol Grismore
Patti Rice
Craig Seboit
Ted Closet
Suzanne Moore
Dee Coltrain
Cynthia Dudenhoeffer
Sandy Close
Sherri Hinote
Lori Clark
Peggy Pettibone
Brenda Frogge
Charla Ball Patti Rice
Cindy Vandenburg
Wendy Smith
Sue Gebhart
Judy Streepy
Barbara Kelly
Rhonda Eddy
Brenda Kelley
Danita Hoffman
Sonja Terry
Debbie McGill
Barbara Mullenix
Kim Strickler
Cindy Dudenhoeffer
Sherti Hinote
Jill McDanel
Kim McDanel
Joha McDanel
Lois Davis
Cindy Joiner
Julian McDanel
Lisa Eddy
Deanna Holder
Brenda Kelsey
Cindy Dudley
Kelley Starchevich
Gail Bumgarner
John McDanel
Kelly Starchevich
Lori Phillips
Jay Shubat
Randy Eddy
Duane Koehler
Glenn Appler
Kevin Bauer
Gary Stickler
Deborah Brockus
Rachel Brockus
Jackie Zupg
Patric Eddy
Brant Massman
Jim Sutter
John Sutter
Pau Christy
Warren Davis
Gary Ewing
Country Dairy
Craig Sebolt
Mike Bauman
Jeff McDanel
Kirk Vanderlinden
Doug Moore
Elvin Jay
Appanoose County Angus Association
Chris Sebolt
DeWayne Moore
Walter Adams
Brent Massmen
Danny Glee
Sue
Rex Peterson
Appanoose County Extension Council
Max McDonough
Robert Walker
Mildred Robb
David Koebler
Carl Long
Doyle Terry
Elgin Jay
Cooper
Union Farmerettes
R. O. Duree
Dennis Bryant
Karen Beard
John Brewer
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Centerville National Bank
Brian Perkins
Jim Sulser
Bill Eaver
Centerville Lowegian
Union Farmerettes 4-H Club
B. V. Lodbusters Club
Fairboard
Harlan Hengstenberg
Tish Brorby
Iowa State University
Chicago
Stanley Cooper
Richard Felkner
Don Hampton
van Terry
Ronda Eddy
Rick Sebolt
Rev. Schweizer
Charla Ball
Taylorettes to Meet at Peggy Pettibones
The Taylorette 4H club will meet Wednesday November 19 at 7 30 PM at Peggy Pettibone home. Members and new members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorettes
Peggy Pettigones
Taylorete 4H
Peggy Pettibone
Thank you for prayers and visits from friends
Marion Woodward expresses gratitude for prayers, visits, cards, and flowers while in the hospital. She notes friends are wonderful and thanks everyone for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Woodward
Funeral services for Mrs Mark Lathen held in Marshalltown
Funeral services for Mrs. Mark Lathen, killed Sunday in a car crash near Victoria, were held Wednesday in Marshalltown. The Lathens had spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Gene Lathen and his brother Mike Lathen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Lathen
Victoria
Marshalltown
the Lathens
Gene Lathen
Mike Lathens
Moravia Bluegrass Conference Tournament Schedule
The Moravia Bluegrass basketball tournament runs December 1 to December 6 with Moravia facing Mormon Trail in Humeston on opening night. S.E. Warren vs Lamoni opens the boys action, with semifinals December 3 and finals December 5 at Corydon. Girls play Melcher Dallas December 2, with semifinals December 4 and finals December 6 at Liberty Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Bluegrass
Moravia
Mormon Trail
Humeston
At & P
S.E. Warren
Lamont
Melcher
Liberty Center
Bridal Shower Held for Eileen McDonough Bride-to-be
A bridal shower was given Saturday evening November 8 at Ralph Davis home honoring Eileen McDonough who will wed Jerry Lee Schima on Saturday November 15. Hosts assisted by Mrs. Davis received guests including Mrs. Jack McDonough Mrs. Garnet Hrain Mrs. Ralph McDonough Mrs. Max McDonough and others. Gifts were sent by additional invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Davis
Eileen McDonough
Jerry Lee Schima
Jack McDonough
Garnet Hrain
Ralph McDonough
Max McDonough
Richard Raymie
Clifford Caster
Joni
Arlene Hiatt
Patty Rebel
Robbie Hiatt
Stanley Spencer
Carolyn Beal
Roscoe Day
Ruben Swensen
Hershel Johnson
Lorraine
Davis
Parachutist Badge Earned By Moravia Youth Jerald Ballanger
Jerald D Ballanger son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Ballanger Rt 2 Moravia received a Parachutist Badge for completing the airborne course at the Army Infantry School Ft Benning Ga Oct Lth He passed rigorous physical training and jumps from 34 ft and 250 ft towers final week included five jumps He enlisted May 1975 and completed basic at Ft Leonard Wood Mo He is a Moravia High School 1975 graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerald D. Ballanger
Nelson Ballanger
Rt. 2
Moravia
Army Infantry School
Ft. Benning
Army
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo
Moravia High School
Taylor Aid Meeting With Alberta Spencer
Taylor Aid met with Alberta Spencer on Friday November 7 for regular meeting. A cooperative dinner was served to 15 members including Lucile Gough Mary Kay Hiatt and Lois Wilson. The club voted to serve Besco sale on Saturday November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Alberta Spencer
Guy Argo
Delaris Ballanger
Jesse
Judy Ballanger
Tony
Earl Boyer
Lucile Gough
Ivan Harsh
Donita Havard
Larry Hiatt
Richard Stocker
Stanley Spencer
Chris
Golda Hiatt
Mary Meadows
Marie Padgett
Cecil Schrodt
Car Burns In Fire Saturday Evening
A 1969 Ford Mustang Tudor was badly damaged by fire around 8 p.m. Saturday. The car owned by Nancy Armstrong was parked at the former M. H. Johnson home near the southeast corner of the square where she lives. The fire department responded and officials consider arson as a possibility and are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Armstrong
M. H. Johnson
FFA Members Head to National Convention in Kansas City
Mr. Carter and FFA members Gary Rowley Harold Rowley Gary Coltrain Clay Uhien hake and Randy Whitehead depart Moravia at 3:30 am for the National FFA Convention in Kansas City. They will observe national officers winners and officer installations and attend the American Royal Parade. An estimated crowd larger than last year’s 17,400 members will gather. They plan to return Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Mr. Carter
F.F.A
Gary Rowley
Harold Rowley
Gary Coltrain
Clay Uhienhake
Randy Whitehead
Kansas City
Moravia
Grandview College Bets on First Game Saturday
Grandview College girls basketball open season Saturday November 15 in Des Moines against Nebraska from Lincoln. Forward Molly Van Benthuysen joins the squad as the team gains television exposure earlier this week when WHO TV featured the players with Jack Cafferty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview College
Des Moines
Nebraska University
Lincoln
Molly van Benthuysen
Who-Tv
Jack Cafferty
Honor Mason at Moravia Eastern Stars Meeting
Mrs. Bea French led the Moravia Eastern Stars regular meeting with a poem honoring the Masons and a memorial hour for departed members. The group discussed a fall festival quilt fundraiser for 1976 and refreshments were served by Doris Wilson and Katherine Chority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea French
Moravia
Honor Roll for First Nine Weeks Featuring Multiple Classes
The list shows seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and eighth and seventh graders named for honors. Notable attendees include Luis Aguirre Mary Bruce Dee Coltrain Dennis Condra Sam Fisher Jane Martin Marty Massman Jill McDanet Stuart McDanel Chris McDonough Brenda Hoffman Douglas Moore Karen Moss Jim Spencer Richard Wilson Marcia Wilson and others across grades. A birthday celebration plus fish supper were noted with Esther Hiner among hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Aguirre
Mary Bruce
Dee Coltrain
Dennis Condra
Sam Fisher
Jane Martin
Marty Massman
Jill McDanet
Stuart McDanel
Chris McDonough
Brenda Hoffman
Douglas Moore
Karen Moss
Jim Spencer
Richard Wilson
Marcia Wilson
Sallie Avera
Michele Brown
Lori Clark
Theresa Cortesio
Sheila DuVall
Marlene Ewing
Rick Heartley
Henry Herman
Vickie Horn
Carol Johnson
Becky Kaster
Kandi Kaster
Dwight Kelderman
Eddy Massman
Jeff McDanel
Janice Robinson
Harold Rowley
Devana Tubaugh
Jeff Walker
Nancy Wright
Jane Zajec
Judy Zajec
Michael Brown
Gary Coltrain
Michael Cortesio
Susan Ewing
Becky Faber
Lona Gladfelder
Sherri Hinote
Teresa Hopkins
Jeff Hull
Brenda Kelley
Michael Koffman
Lori Massman
John McDanel
Lori McKinsey
Susan
Annette van Dorin
Daryl Fry
Karen Mikels
Tim Penfield
David Spencer
Jane Zintz
Senior Citizen Hot Meals Menu Preview
Senior citizens get hot meals with planned menus for three days: Monday November 17 features tuna chicken and noodle casserole peas salad desert. Tuesday November 18 offers meat loaf baked beans salad dessert. Friday November 21 serves escalloped potatoes and meat green beans salad dessert. Mr and Mrs Olin Foster 10 above pictures.
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Senior Citizen
Olin Foster
Rathbun Lake visitation nears 2 million mark this week
Robert Hiatt of the Corps of Engineers reports Rathbun lake visitation is about to surpass two million, with 1,995,000 current total and 10,500 new visitors last week. May and July 4th weekends produced peak use, while camping pads and water service expansions proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hiatt
Corps of Engineers
Rathbun Lake
West Glenwood
Midwest
Moravia City Plans Street Work and Ordinance Updates
Moravia city council discussed street improvement options with French Reneker Engineering Co recommending concrete over asphalt. A Reconnaisance Report will map costs about 15,000 per 27 foot block, with an $800 hourly study fee. The council also planned delinquent sewer tax collection steps, west annexation, funding for nightwatchman, and updating focal ordinances to keep fines locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
French Reneker Engineering Co
Jim Milani
Michael Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
Focal
Birth Announced for Kristin Diane Wulff
Mr and Mrs Steve Wulff of Ottumwa welcomed a baby girl named Kristin Diane on November 10 at Davis County Hospital Bloomfield. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 6 1/2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Wulff Moravia and Mr and Mrs Carl Corbett Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Wulff
Ottumwa
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Little Miss
Kristin Diane
Paul Wulff
Moravia
Carl Corbett
Centerville
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MHS
Doug Ballanger
DeWayne Ellison
Eugene Fry
Dennis Easter
Bryan Cox
Randy Phillips
Brent Wulff
David Bruce
Dean Johnson
Ronnie Woodward
Stewart McDanel
Tim Seals
Kenneth Gladfelder
Albia Manor
Jess Gladfelder
Jerald Ballanger
Taylor
Earl Brain of
Hedrick
Esther Hiner
Lew Hiner
Rolla Foster
Carl Tomiin
Robert Foster
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