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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1975
Page
3
Moravia Cub Scout boys hosted a Thanksgiving feast for their parents at Grace Methodist church on Tuesday evening. Nine Cub Scouts earned Bobcat badges during the event, with over 100 tickets sold. Cub Masters and den helpers organized the meal and a short program highlighted by the badge ceremony.
Moravia girls swept opening weekend as the A team won 45 to 26 and the B team 4 to 2 at Blakesburg. Leading scorers for the A game were Susan Whitehead 27 points with 3 rebounds and 7 turnovers, Lori Horn 7 points, Susan McBride 3, Susan Matko 4, Avice Schneidfelder 4, Tricia Faber 3, Rose Mullina 3, Barb Kelley 2, and Sheila Rinehart 1. Moravia boys lost both games with Mark Hall scoring 8 points and 7 rebounds, Forrest Van Renshuysen 5, Darrin Tubaugh 2, plus several rebounds. Coaches noted high turnovers and need for aggressive guards as the team adjusts to the season.
The Moravia calendar lists Thanksgiving Fun on Thursday November 27 with no school Friday. December activities include boys and girls conference tournaments at Lamoni and Mélcher, a board meeting, and finals in Corydon and Liberty Center. Indiana?
The North Bend Ladies Aid, led by Sharon Shepard, met at the church for a Thanksgiving themed session. Mary read last minutes, Lorena presented the treasurer report, and a $5 donation to TB was approved. a co op supper is planned for Nov 30 at 6:00 with meat provided.
Players Thuysen Burkland Reape Martin McCay Tubaugh Tubaueh Young McEMerry Meelerry McCoy Fon are listed as scoring 12 of 22 points in a game. Fourth quarter reserves played as Blykesburg kept five starters, cheerleaders are named, and a high school basketball schedule is given with dates and locations for December to February.
About 400 attended the Monroe County 4-H awards banquet at Albia High School gym Saturday night. Awards were presented by 4-H committee members including Mrs. Raymond Vance with many area youths honored across multiple years for projects and achievements.
Moravia FFA members traveled by bus to Kansas City arriving early Wednesday for the National Convention at the 19,000 seat auditorium. They joined about 30,400 blue coats from across the states, learned seat-saving tips, toured city venues including TWA facilities, and attended sessions, awards, and officer elections through Friday night. They returned home early Sunday after a long trip.
A reader expresses gratitude to Dr Avera Dr Carl BOD and the nurses in the south wing at Monroe County Hospital for their care.
Miss Lillian A. Callen 85 of rural Moravia died at St Joseph Hospital Centerville Sunday Nov 23 1975. Born Jan 6 1890 near Moravia she was daughter of Christopher S and Mary Coulson Callen. Retired school teacher who taught in Appanoose and Monroe Counties. Survived by sisters Elsie Callen and Minta Shoemaker both of rural Moravia. predeceased by parents and one sister Sylvia. Services held 2 p m Tuesday Nov 25 at Turner Funeral Home with interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
Community pastors Sta Be oat and Jo Hoover invite parishioners to 9:00 a.m. worship at Salem and 11:00 a.m. at Grace with 10:00 a.m. church school. Regular activities include men’s breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and midweek studies at 7:00 p.m. Youth and adult choirs meet at Grace. Special Advent services are set for Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, and Dec 21 with family focus and joint programs at Salem and Grace.
Deidrick leads service with Pastor Donald Whitehead at Feonium United Methodist. Sept 9 30 am worship via Romans series exploring what we can be and what God will do about it. Bring your Bible. 10 30 am Sunday School follows.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor D. R. Ables lists Sunday activities including 10:00 am Sunday School and 11:00 am Morning Service with Fellowship at 8:45 pm. Midweek events feature Missionary Meeting December 3rd, Prayer and Fasting December 4th, and Junior Bible Quiz at the parsonage. Transportation call 724-3649.
The Simmons family expresses gratitude for flowers cards and food offerings after the death of wife and mother Thelma Simmons Lige Simmons Art Simmons Lavelle Simmons and families deeply appreciate the kindness shown during their sorrow
Four free turkeys were drawn at Allens' Grocery on Wednesday. Winners were Carl Cox Bonnie Beal Fem Paris and Gay Col train. A holiday open house with door prizes and refreshments is at Moravia Florist McDonough's Gamble Store Moravia Furniture and the Fantastic Arts shop at Iconium this Saturday and Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Paul Bennell Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Valerie Kay to Steven Wayne McKinley son of Mr and Mrs Wayne McKinley Steve works for Coca Cola Company in Centerville and is a Moravia High School alumnus from 1974 The couple plans a summer wedding and will take classes at the community college in the fall
Local response to a Bicentennial cookbook shows strong support from former Moravians who have sent recipes and ordered copies. Readers are urged to mail Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes to Bicentennial Cookbook Box 248 Moravia Iowa 52571 or contact committee members Imogene Tisue Virginia McDonough Ruth Hiner Janet Dowd or Ramona Crabtree with contributions.
Troop 40 of the Boy Scouts plans a light bulb sale this weekend to raise funds for troop equipment. Community members are urged to visit and support the fundraiser.
Mrs Clair Callen is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a heart attack suffered Monday She has been transferred from Intensive Care to Room 4119
Regular meeting of the Band school Wednesday afternoon, Dec. ord. All members invited. The club thanks those who helped with the food and serving at the Alfalfa banquet Thursday night.
Local news notes several birthday and dinner gatherings at various homes. Mindy McDanel and Bill Larkman celebrated birthdays at a Sunday dinner, while Marla Dowd, Billie Robison, Stacy Murdy, and others hosted or attended parties. Visitors included John Qualters, Lt Fisue, Sgt Quarters, and families from Ottumwa to Centerville, with travel to Del Rio, Texas mentioned.
Doris Wilson placed in the Make It With Wool contest at Ottumwa on Saturday November 22 as an adult division winner. She and Vivian Lathers of Fairfield will travel to Ames on December 5 for state winner tryouts with Dortha Asher of Albia as an alternate. Wilson wore a beige tan and blue tweed wool one piece coat style dress. Suzanne Moore of Melrose placed second in the junior division with a wool vest and skirt, with Linda Wilson of Moravia taking fourth. Senior division results incomplete.
Mohawkettes beat Pella Christian 58 54 as Sheri Kaster poured in 26 points and Kandi Kaster 19 with strong guard play from Peg McBride who grabbed 32 rebounds and forced six interceptions. Boys lost 58 38 with McDanel leading Pella Christian 18 points. Next up, Mohawk teams travel to Humeston then Melcher Dal ing in December Bluegrass Conference action.
Danny Pfannebecker son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Pfannebecker is named to the Academic Achievement List of the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in Louisville for the first quarter. Distinction requires a 90 average or better. He graduates Indian Hills College and previously worked with the Daley Supergi Home and Ambulance Service in Centerville Ia.
Salem and Grace UMW met last Wednesday November 19 at Grace Church at 1 30 PM Hostesses Imogene Tisue and Lucile Carter served pumpkin bars and coffee Twenty eight ladies attended the Thanksgiving program led by Janet Dowd Devol tions from First Thessalonians and the church magazine A thankful song was read followed by prayer Nina Faber and Venetah Tubaugh treasurers led an educational pledge service showing how pledge money was used through the year Pledge cards were signed Then they sang Give 4 Little Love Away before the business meeting
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