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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1970

Page

4

Moravia Talent Show Winners Named in S C A Event

The Moravia high school gym hosted the Bill Riley talent contest sponsored by the Moravia S C A on Saturday night. First place went to John Cosby aged 14 from Moulton for a lighted drum number. Susan Dooley aged 16 from Moravia took second with a piano solo, and Carol Wilson aged 15 from Moravia secured third with an organ solo.

Bill Riley Moravia Moravia S.C.A John Cosby Moulton Susan Dooley Carol Wilson

Moravia Girls Fall to Albia in Season Openers

Moravia high school opened the basketball season Friday with two losses to Albia. The freshmen-sophomore team fell 70-54, led by Diana Kelley with 47 points, and Ja niece Tubaugh 22. In the varsity, Moravia trailed most of the game, falling 73-68 as Fonda Dicks scored 33 on 19 free throws and Claudia Miller added 17.

Moravia Albia MHS MHS Mohawkettes Moravia Girls Janiece Tubaugh Diana Kelley Debbie Fosenburg Julie Helmicks Robin Spencer Julia McDanel Janice Coltrain Jane Grinstead Kayla Thomas Albia Girls Fins Fonda Dicks Claudia Miller Diane Rogers Jean Ann Rouse MHL Vicki van Dorin Sally Martin Sharon Thomas Mohawkette Fonda Becky Woodcock

Mohawkettes sweep in tight Mohout win at Moulton

The Moravia Mohawkettes beat Moulton Udell 69 65 as Fonda Dicks poured in 32 while Vicki Van Dorin led with 10 rebounds and Diane Rogers added 11. The Mohawks edged Moravia 75 59 behind Bob Hiatt 14 Randy Scott 13 and Dave Harrington 12 as height mattered in the second half.

MHS Moulton Moulton-Udell Fonda Dicks Diane Rogers Jean Ann Rouse Claudia Miller Vicki van Dorin Sharon Thomas Larry Pfannebecker Moravia Bob Hiatt Randy Scott Dave Harrington Bob Self Lamoni

Unionville Auxiliary To Meet December 15

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 407 of Unionville held its November 17 meeting with ten members present. They packed candy for service members, discussed sending obligations to district treasurer, arranged a December 15 co op dinner, and planned fruit candy and cookie plates for shut ins and nursing home residents. Betty Harrington presented the flags. Chaplain Ellen Davis led prayer. Refreshments were provided by Goldie Hunt and Writa IreAn.

American Legion Auxiliary Unionville Betty Harrington Ellen Davis Iowa City Knoxville Mitchellville Goldie Hunt Writa Irelan

Grace church Moravia pledges and Advent services listed

The Grace church Moravia outlines Advent services at 6 30 p m with a sandwich supper and UMYF meetings. A counselor overnight camping event for senior highs at Golden Valley is planned, plus daily group ministries, choir practice and a pledge Sunday urging parishioners to pledge and place cards in the offering. Rev Thomas W Woodin and Rev David Young are noted leaders.

Golden Valley David Young Lutheran Church In Centerville Appanoose County Group Grace Church Moravia Council On Ministries Dean Torolin Robert Foster Grace UMYF

Salem United Methodist Church Schedule and Christmas Program

Rev L G Deedrick, Pastor Guy Argo. Church School Sept 10 at 11 am with worship at 7 30 pm. Evening service 7 30 pm. Thanksgiving service at Nazarene church 7 30 pm Wed Nov 25. Bible study and prayer meeting 7 30 pm Mon Nov 30 charge conference with Dr Crandall at Iconium church. all board members urged to attend. Christmas program at Salem on Sunday evening Dec 20.

Salem United Methodist L. G. Deedrick Guy Argo Church of the Nazarene Crandall Iconium Church Salem

Iconium Methodist Schedule and Dinner Fundraiser

Rev. L. B. Desdrick leads worship at Iconium United Methodist with Donald Whitehead. church school at 10 30 a m. evening service in Salem Moravia. Charge conference with Dr Cran dail at Iconium church. Oyster and chili supper at Iconium on Wednesday Dec 2 starting p m. Watch for announcement.

Iconium United Methodist L. B. Desdrick Donald Whitehead Salem Moravia Cran‘dail Iconium Church

Dimmer Guests Attended Shrader Home Sunday

Miss Marilynn Hall and Mrs Bette Van Dorin along with Vicki and Bob were guests Sunday of Mrs Marsha Shrader and Tommy, sharing a quiet afternoon.

Marilynn Hall Bette van Dorin Vicki Bob Marsha Shrader Tommy

Church Schedule and Brownie Troop Meeting Summary

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday services and activities led by Rev E J Strong and Pastor Larry Smith. Brownie Troop 131 met at Salem Methodist on Nov 18, visited Flowerland for a corsage and two Christmas decorations, with door prizes awarded to Julia Simmons and Dannette Rogers. no meeting on Nov 25.

Brownie Troop No Salem Methodist Church Flowerland Judy Ballanger Julia Simmons Dannette Rogers Penny Wells

Troop 147 Announces Christmas Gift Plans

Troop 147 opened with a song led by Jackie Pettibone. The group chose their Christmas gift for mothers and fathers. Members made tray favors and thanked Glenda McDanel for refreshments and cleanup. The meeting closed with taps and a note to return next week.

Troop 147 Jackie Pettibone Glenda McDanel

Garden Club Members Plan Pella Christmas Show Visit

Moravia Garden Club met November 19 at Mrs. Maggie Faber’s home with co host Mrs. Mildred Tar bell. Members approved a cash donation for town decorations and discussed 1971 year book projects. The group will attend the Pella Christmas show December 3 meeting at Betty Schupp’s at 12 noon.

Moravia

Surprise Birthday Party For Vera Boyer

Friday afternoon eleven ladies surprised Vera Boyer on her birthday. She received an ironing caddy from the group. Attendees included Mrs. Wilma Whicker Mrs. Isal Sulser Mrs Huah Horstman Mrs. Marjorie Paxston Mrs. Phyllis OConner Mrs. Vera Boyer Mrs. Dorothy Curtis Mrs. Mary Ball Mrs. Stella Ballanger Mrs. Mae McDonald and Maude McDonald with cake jello salad crackers nuts mints and coffee.

Vera Boyer Wilma Whicker Isal Sulser Huah Horstman Marjorie Paxston Phyllis O'Conner Dorothy Curtis Mary Ball Stella Ballanger Mae McDonald Maude McDonald

E Z C Club Party At Carson Home

A Thursday evening club party hosted by Mrs Florence Carson with Mr and Mrs Frank Lathen as co hosts featured a Rook game and prizes won by Blanche Kincade Harry Woodward Wess Hiatt and Frank Wilson Theo Miller took the traveling prize Refreshments included pumpkin pie ritz crackers nuts mints and coffee.

Florence Carson Frank Lathen Blanche Kincade Harry Woodward Wess Hiatt Frank Wilson Theo Miller

Century Church Oyster and Chili Supper Notice

The Century Church hosts an oyster and chili supper on Wednesday evening December 2 with serving starting at 5 PM. Attendees will be served in sequence upstairs after receiving chambers and will await call.

Tcenium Church

Thanksgiving Feast Merchandise Stolen From Allens' Grocery Store

A burglary at Allen's Grocery occurred Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Robbers stole turkeys, T-bone steaks, cigarettes and other merchandise, pried open a rear door, breached a window, and rifled the office and safe. An attempted entry and a dropped wrapped meat package were noted. The Allen family, living nearby in a trailer home, did not hear the intrusion.

Allen’s Grocery

Local residents visit Van Dorin home in weekend calls

Mrs Craig Day and Kevin of Burlington, Mrs Floyd Cline and Dennis of Ottumwa and the Lee Hiatts visited Saturday afternoon at the Mrs Bette Van Dorin home. Mrs Marsha Shrader and Tommy of Centerville stayed Friday and Saturday night at the Van Dorin home. Roy Moffatt and son Carl from Moravia visited the Frank Starcevic home in Souilia on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Leo Stocker of Ottumwa spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Wayne Blumer.

Craig Day Kevin Burlington Floyd Cline Dennis Ottumwa Lee Hiatt Bette van Dorin Marsha Shrader Tommy Centerville van Dorin Roy Moffatt Carl Moravia Frank Starcevic Souilia Leo Stocker Wayne Blumer

Advent Services Begin Nov 2 at Grace Church Moravia

Advent Family Nights start Sunday Nov 29 at 6 20 p m at Grace United Methodist church Moravia A sandwich supper will be served with food from the Kingdom Builders class The first service includes Advent meaning lighting the first candle a children story and Chrismon intro by Rev David Young from Centerville Chrismons are Christ Monograms for ornaments Programs for Dec 6 Bible Sunday Dec 18 Carols of Joy and Dec 20 Grace church school Christmas program Supper on Dec 6 13. refreshments on Dec 20 Parish urges families to observe Advent together

Grace United Methodist Church Moravia Kingdom Builders Chrismans David Young Lutheran Church Centerville Chrismons Grace Church

Funeral services held Tuesday for C. W. Craver

Services were held Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant for C. W. Craver, a former Moravia teacher, who had been a hospital patient briefly before his death.

C. W. Craver Mt. Pleasant Moravia

Moravia High student Curtis Wright dies of heart failure

Curtis D. Wright, 14, son of Oliver and Eva Mae Irelan Wright, died Friday at Monroe County Hospital Albia after a hunting trip. Born June 22, 1956, he had a congenital heart defect. Survivors include parents, two sisters Vera and Nancy, and five brothers. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at Unionville Baptist Church. Turner Funeral Home. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Curtis D. Wright Oliver Eva Mae Irelan Wright Monroe County Hospital Albia Bill Ward Leslie Moravia High School Harold Curtis Moravia High Vera Nancy Phillip Marvin Kenneth Stanley Bloomfield Baptist Church Unionville Paul Lubb Turner Funeral Home Fairview Cemetery

Moravia School Offers Evening Adult Education Program

Moravia Community Schools with Indian Hills Community College announce an adult education program starting December 7 at the high school at 7 30 pm. Courses include typing pastry and party foods bookkeeping arts crafts health physical education upholstery and basic education leading to a high school equivalency. Enrollment requires 10 participants with a ten week schedule two hours weekly except two classes stretching 15 weeks and a 10 dollar class fee.

Moravia Indian Hills Community College Witlon Maurusia

Also Mentioned on This Page

S.C.A Debbie Houser M.H.S Grace Circuit The United Methodist Church Thomas W. Woodin Grace John Guthray Wesley Chapel Virgil Dooley Fairview Church E. J. Strong Larry Smith Garden Club Pella Veva Boyer E.z.c Carson Home Mode Ea Sth Vanessa Long Rachel Gifford Curtis Wright Roxan Underwood Nyle Cox Sharon Hopkins Carole Ellison Stanley Spencer Dallas McDanel Richard van Sickel Deborah Kelley Drenda Tubaugh Carolyn Faber Vera Wright Cecil Cooper Ronald Thomas John Curtis Camilla Prater Julia Helmick Janice Hopkins Carla McBride Dean McDanel Sandra Brownlee John Clayworth Virginia Cortesio Joe Cridlebaugh Lee Uhlenhake Danna Hawk Daniel Hoffman Deborah Hopkins David McDanel Paula Allens SCA Kirksville Dr. McReynolds McReynolds Mr. Dowd Becky Faber Vicky Horn Robert Walls Moravia Community School
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