Moravia Girls Open Season With Wins Over Albia and Centerville
Moravia girls opened their season with a 65-56 win over Albia as Kandi Kaster scored 28 and Candy Matlin 27 while Theresa Cortesio contributed rebounding and defense. Moravia then beat Centerville 62-54, leading all game with Kaster again top scoring.
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Moravia
Albia
Centerville
Candy Matlin
Sheri Kaster
Theresa Cortesio
Sheri Wilson
Becky McBride
Moravia Girls
Kandi Kaster
Moravia Scouts Award Progress and CROP Walk Event
Moravia celebrates two scouts David Spencer and Andrew Burkland advancing in Scouting with Star Scout and Eagle distinctions to be formalized at a forthcoming Court of Honor. Separately, a community CROP Walk and Bike Hike gathered dozens from Moravia to Centerville and Rathbun Dam, sponsored by the Appanoose County Ministerial Association, with donors to announce total contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
David Spencer
Andrew Burkland
David
Rathbun Dam
Centerville
Appanoose
Moravia Garden Club Meeting Tuesday Program
Moravia Garden Club will meet Tuesday November 23 at Mrs Keith Chelsings home. The program Folk Lore on Holly and Mistletoe will be presented by Mrs Margaret Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Keith Chelsing
Margaret Callen
Moravia Mohawkettes Lose At Jamboree In Albia
The Moravia girls fell 36 to 31 to Davis County at a six team jamboree in Albia, amid two quarters of play. Kandi Easter scored 21 for Davis County while Sheri Kaster and Candy Martin contributed 26 points for Moravia. Upcoming: games at Moulton next Tuesday for both boys and girls.
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Moravia Mohawkettes
Albia
Davis County Girls
Davis County
Kandi Easter
Moulton
Moravia Junior Varsity Girls Team Photo Caption
Moravia's Junior Varsity basketball squad pictured with players Robin Tarbell Susan McBride Malinda Paris Marlena Paris in front Karlena Paris Lori Horn Jackie Wilson Rose Malleos Rhon da Woodward back Lori McKinley Susan Matkovich Annette Avera Shirley Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Tarbell
Susan McBride
Malinda Paris
Marlena Paris
Karlena Paris
Lori Horn
Jackie Wilson
Rose Malleos
Rhonda Woodward
Lori McKinley
Susan Matkovich
Annette Avera
Shirley Johnson
Sallie Avera
Michele Brown
Lori Clark
Marlene Ewing
Rick Heartley
Henry Herman
Vickie Horn
Kandi Kaster
Eddy Massman
Peggy Pettibone
Jeff Walker
Linda Wheeldon
Sheri Wilson
Nancy Wright
Jane Zajec
Judy Zajec
Bright Kelderman
Michael Cortesio
Sandra Fenton
Sherri Hinote
Jeff Hull
Dean Johnson
Brenda Kelley
Michael Koffman
Lori Massman
Norman McClurg
Gerry McCrory
Jaica McDanel
Susan Spencer
Alan Tisue
Janet Tisue
Clay Uhlenhake
Craig Vance
Penny Walker
Marchelle Walter
Nancy Wheelden
Eugene Fry
Debbie Kelderman
Glenda McDanel
Randy McDonough
Tena McIntire
Suzanne , Moore
Susan Raymie
Myra Turner
Chris Galligan
Chris Grinstead
Paula Helmick
Cynthia Kelderman
Dee Ann McDanel
Ken McElderry
Julia Moore
Scott O'Conner
Marie Pfannebecker
Steven Smith
Stacy Vance
Honors Ina Miller on Her 89th Birthday
The nieces, nephews, husbands and wives helped Ina Miller celebrate her 89th birthday at a pot luck dinner. Her birthday is Nov 15. She lives with Paul Miller at 40614 W Main Knoxville and remains witty despite arthritis. Attendees included Edrie Phillips Ardig Walter Seth Dayton Dale Callen Donald Dowd and others along with caller Nel Rousseau of Louilia.
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Ina Miller
Ina
Paul Miller
Main
Knoxville
Edrie Phillips
Ardig Walter
Seth Dayton
Dale Callen
Donald Dowd
Rhonda
Audrey
Sheila
Donna
Delmar Dowd
Martha Sue
Laurie
Julie
Nel Rousseau
Louilia
Local School Calendar Highlights November December
The schedule lists events from Thursday November 18 to Monday December 6 including alfalfa Ban and variety shows, seventh and eighth grade basketball at Twin Cedars and Blakesburg, SCA meeting, Thanksgiving dismissal, girls and boys tournaments at multiple towns, music mothers and sewing classes, and wrestling meets in the elementary gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Leon
Lamont
Seymour
Melcher
Wayne
Southeast Warren
Melcher-Dallas Jr
Elem
Thanksgiving Sunday Service At Keonlum United Methodist
Keonlum United Methodist Church led by Rev. L B Deedrick invites worshipers at 9 30 a m for a service stepping from First Corinthians with a Thanksgiving message. Sunday School at 10 30 a m Adult Bible Class Youth Fellowship and Children's Service follow. A closing note emphasizes God measuring a person by the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Moravia United Methodist Parish Announces Weekly Schedule
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists pastors Bob and Jo Hoover Grace United Methodist Dean Tomlin and Salem United Methodist Kenneth Condra as lay leader and superintendent. Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. worship at Grace and Salem church schools at 11:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at Grace. Bible study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Grace. Junior Choir Thursday 3:45 p.m. Grades 2-6 at Grace. Adult Choir Monday 6:30 p.m. at Grace. Note time change for this week. Youth confirmation class Saturday Nov 20 Grace church 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia United
Salem
Grace
Grace Church
Missionary Service at Nazarene Bay Gilbert Hackett Pastor
The Church of the Nazarene Bay hosts a special missionary service on Saturday November 20 at 7:30 PM with Missionary Dana Harding. Sunday schedule includes 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Morning Worship 5:45 PM NY 6:30 PM Gospel Hour. Community Thanksgiving Service Wednesday November 24 at Grace United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene Bay
Gilbert Hackett
Dana Harding
N.Y
Grace United Methodist Church
Peggy McBride to wed Harold Rowley on December 18
Engaged Mr and Mrs Wayne McBride of Albia announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy to Harold Rowley son of Mr and Mrs Earl Rowley of Albia Route 1 The wedding is planned for December 18 1976 at the First Christian Church in Albia The couple are seniors at Moravian Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne McBride
Albia
Route 1
Peggy
Harold Rowley
Earl Rowley
First Christian Church
Moravian Community High School
Honor Roll For First Nine Weeks
The list of students earning honor roll includes seniors Sheri Wilson and Nancy Wright among many names such as Michele Brown and Jeff Walker. Juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and and lower grades are noted with multiple students achieving high academic distinction.
Missionary Dana Harding to Speak at Nazarene Church
Return missionary from Swaziland Dana Harding will speak at the Nazarene Church on Saturday November 20 and Sunday November 21. Community invitation extended to attend along with chance to meet the new pastor. Larry Rose Mary Smith and Mike Stockton to present several songs Saturday night. Sunday evening will feature slides. Plan to attend and enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
Miss Dana Harding
Swaziland
Larry
Rose Mary Smith
Mike Stockton
Thank You Note From Winnie Du Vall
Winnie Du Vall expresses sincere thanks to relatives friends Rev Bob Hoover Rev Jo Hoover and Rev and Mrs Deedrick for visits flowers cards and prayers during her hospital stay in Ottumwa May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob and
Jo Hoover
Mrs. Deedrick
Ottumwa Hospital
Winnie du Vall
Thankful note for expressions of sympathy received
Mr and Mrs Lester Strunk and family express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after the passing of their son in law David Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Daniels
Mrs. Lester Strunk
Thank you for hospital visits and support
A sincere thanks to friends and relatives Rev. Deed rick Rev. Bob Hoover the Legion Auxiliary ETC. Club and Class No.8 for visits cards and gifts while I was hospitalized and since my return home Aleafa Hiatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deedrick
Bob Hoover
the Legion Auxiliary
Aleafa Hiatt
Thank you for kindness while in Bloomfield Hospital
Devana Tubsugh expresses sincere thanks for visits flow kindnesses and all support during stay at Bloomfield Hospital and to Sistery for home return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Hospital
Devana Tubsugh
Floyd Allens to Mark 40th Anniversary Sunday
Mr and Mrs Floyd Allen celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday November 21 from 2 30 to 4 30 at the Oasis for friends and relatives Their children Mrs Sam Dal Ponte and Gary Allen will host the reception A family dinner will be held at noon hosted by Mrs Sam Dal Ponte and family and Gary Allen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Allen
the Oasis
Sam Dal Ponte
Gary Allen
County Retired Teachers Meet in Moravia
Appanoose County retired teachers gathered at Mrs. Gail Tuttle's Moravia home on Saturday afternoon November 13 with twenty six members and guests present. President Mrs. Tuttle led the meeting with reports discussed on legislation and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Gail Tuttle
Moravia
Tuttle
Mary Hanes
Fern Hudgens
Anne Sayers
Flossie Jack
Faithe Guerfisey
T.V
Genevieve Morgan
Helen Price
Progressive Club Hosts Coop Dinner and Bridge
Progressive Club members and husbands enjoyed a cooperative dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broshar home with prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDonough and Loyd Carter. Later at Mrs. Genevieve Morgan home on Tuesday afternoon November 16 bridge guests included Mrs. Mildred Glick Mrs. Claribel Mosley Mrs. Margaret Harvey and Miss Opal Callen of Centerville. Gift prizes went to Mrs. Glick and Mrs. Mosley. club prizes to Mrs. Garent Brain and Mrs. Lucile Carter. Refreshments concluded a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
CQOP
Paul Broshar
Ralph McDonough
Loyd Carter
Genevieve Morgan
Mildred Glick
Claribel Mosley
Margaret Harvey
Opal Callen
Center
Local residents return from area hospitals and attend events
Mrs Winnie DuVall returned to her sister Doris Main’s home after a stay at Ottumwa Hospital. Aloafa Hiatt left Monroe County Hospital Albia after traction for back pain. Gary Charity returned to Albia for tests. Floyd Paxston entered Monroe County Hospital Albia for treatment. Mr and Mrs Billy Wilson of Arma Kansas spent the weekend with Don Argo and relatives. Saturday night visitors at Jim Knapp’s included Karl Knapp Otto Knapp Monty Starick and others. Sunday dinner guests with the Tisue family included Wayne Tisue John Qualter both of Del Rio Texas Gary Tisue of Tabor Mary Dixon of Lathrop Mo Clifton Tisue of Des Moines and Grant Tadlock. Dean Tomlin entered Monroe County Hospital Albia for surgery. Kathrina Knapp celebrated seventh birthday with friends and skating. Tonya Ballanger Amy Robinson Linda Wilson Michelle Vance Valerie Horn Crystal Doud Peggy Helmick joined the celebration. Clell Coffin and Garland Houser of Centerville visited with Clifford Lovell in Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie DuVall
Doris Main
Ottumwa Hospital
Aloafa Hiatt
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Gary Charity
Floyd Paxston
Billy Wilson
Arma
Kans
Don Argo
Jim Knapp
Karl Knapp
Otto Knapp
Monty Starick
Richard Dulaney
Keisha
Carl Tisue
Alan
Wayne Tisue
John Qualter
del Rio
Texas
Gary Tisue
Tabor
Mary Dixon
Lathrop
Clifford Tisue
Des Moines
Grant Tadlock
Dean Tomlin
Kathrina Knapp
Knapp
Tonya Ballanger
Amy Robinson
Linda Wilson
Michelle Vance
Valerie Horn
Crystal Doud
Peggy Helmick
Clell Coffin
Garland Houser
Centerville
Clifford Lovell
Galesburg
Thanks for kindness after brother's loss
A heartfelt thanks for flowers food memorials and sympathy following the death of her brother. Mr and Mrs Jay Ochler Mrs Frangs Geller and Mrs Muerte Barghahn and tardly Mr offer gratitude for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Ochler
Frangs Geller
Muerte Barghahn
Union Services Wednesday Night Moravia Churches
The Moravia churches invite the community to a Wednesday night service at 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Gilbert Hockett delivering the message. Special music will be provided by the three churches as they welcome Rev. Hockett and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grace United Methodist Church
Gilbert Hockett
Geyer Funeral Chapel Opens New Albia Facility Open House
Geyer Funeral Chapel in Albia hosts an open house in its newly remodeled building on the former Methodist church site one block south of the square. Owners Gladys and Kenneth Geyer also run Turner Funeral Home in Moravia and invite the public to visit during Saturday and Sunday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ire Geyer
Moravia Union
Moravia Youths Win 4-H Honors at Appanoose Banquet
Three Moravia area youths Peggy Pettibone Jill McDanel and Bob Mitchell were among eight recipients earning a trip to Kansas City at the Appanoose County 4-H banquet in Centerville Tuesday. Additional honors included R O Duree awards for Pettibone and multiple 4-H medal recognitions across leadership clothing health home improvement gardening babysitting dress revue and various project categories. Mr and Mrs A D Kincade sponsored skating tickets for all 4-H members in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Area
Appanoose County
Centerville
Peggy Pettibone
Jill McDanel
Bob Mitchell
Kansas City
Deanna Holder
Carol Grismare
Rick Sebolt
Craig Sebolt
Jim Sulser
R. O. Duree
Moravia
Land Bank
DeWayne Moore
Suzanne Moore
Brenda Kelley
Lori Clark
Danita Hoffman
Barbara Kelley
Joha McDanel
Gary Ewing
Doug Moore
David Pettibone
A. D. Kincade
4-H
Legion Auxiliary Meets at Post Home Moravia
At the American Legion Auxiliary meeting in Moravia the group heard a talk by Bernard Pugh on education. Wanda Murdy presided as president. reports from several committees were read and membership reached 86 with one above goal. Delegates were elected for the district convention in Newton on Nov 20. Gifts to the Veterans Gift Shop were prepared for Iowa City Hospital and homemade cookies to Knoxville Hospital. Door prize won by Opal Callen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Pugh
Moravia
American Legion Auxiliary
Post Home
Wanda Murdy
Newton
Veterans
Iowa City Veterans Hospital
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Margaret Brooks
Mary Kay Hiatt
Gertrude Johnson
Cecil Mathely
Opal Callen
Birth Announcement for Bal Benjamin’s Daughter in Glendale
Mr and Mrs Bal Benjamin of Glendale announce the birth of a daughter born November 16. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and is allied with Jenne Janes. She has two brothers, Jared and ???. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Maurice Walter and Mr and Mrs Ban Benjamin of Centerville. Great grandmothers are Mrs Meari Welter and Mrs Dessie Dykes of Uenberyilig.
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Bal Benjamin
Glendale
Jenne Janes
Towo Brothers
Jared
Dparents
Maurice Walter
Ban Benjamin
Centerville
Meari Welter
Dessie Dykes
Uenberyilig
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Albia Lady Dees
Mohawks
Ivan Hawkins
Candy Marlin
Mohawkette
Cathy Curran
Felicia Sinnot
Molly Curran
Candy Martin
Twin Cedars
Blakesburg J.V
SCA
Blakesburg
Keonlum
Floyd Allens
Legion Auxiliary
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