Moravia sweeps Mohawkettes in tight season opener
Moravia girls edged Moulton 63 62 as Claudia Miller scored 22 and Linda Hiatt 18 in a thriller. Moravia boys led most of the game and beat Moulton 74 54 with Rod Purdum on 27 points while Chuck Moore added 19. Moulton Udell falls to 0 1 in Mohawk first loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Squeaker
Moravia 1Racks
Mohawkettes
Moulton Girls
Claudia Miller
Moulton
Linda Hiatt
Moravia Girls
Linda Self
Diane Rogers
Linda Hetzler
Marsha Brinegar
Kay Helmick
Dixie Davis
Beth Steen
Dolly van Benthuysen
Moulton-Udell
Ao Mohawks
Moravia Mohawks
MU Boys
Rod Purdum
Chuck Moore
Bob Self
Mike Grinstead
Gary Tisue
Wayne Tisue
Mohawks
Tghe Albia
Accident Victims Improve at Centerville Hospital
Mrs. Virginia P'evwote, hurt November 12 south of town, is improving at Centerville hospital. X rays show three broken ribs a crushed left cheek bone crushed leg and severe bruises. A walking cast will be fitted for the leg soon. Doctors expect eye sight restoration though breathing may rely on one side of the nose. Betty Cridlebaugh also injured is recovering at home with assistance. Spencer has served as temporary clerk at Moravia post office in the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia P’evwote
Centerville Hospital
Betty Cridlebaugh
Spencer
The
Moravia’ Pistatn Ee
Service Members Complete Army Training Programs
Private William E. Martin, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Jack M Martin of Unionville Iowa, completed an aircraft turbine engine repair course November 15 at the Army Transportation School Ft Eustis Virginia. Army Warrant Officer Donald E Hampton, 26, son of Mr and Mrs Doyle E Hampton of Centerville Iowa, participated recently in the largest helicopter airlift training at Ft Carson Colorado. Private Frederick E Tarbell, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Mansel E Tarbell of Melrose Iowa, completed nine weeks of advanced infantry training November 15 at Ft Polk Louisiana, including guerrilla warfare exercises and simulated Vietnam conditions. He trained in booby trap removal, ambushes, map reading, communications, and firing M16 rifle, M60 machine gun, and 3.6 rocket launcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Martin
Jack M. Martin
Unionville
Iowa
Army Transportation School
Ft. Eustis
Donald E. Hampton
Doyle E. Hampton
Route 3
Centerville
Ft. Carson
Colo
Fort
Eo Army
Frederick E. Tarbel
Mansel E. Tarbell
Route 1
Melrose
Ft. Folk
Vietnam
Israel Picture Shown At SCA Meeting
About 50 people attended the SCA program in the high school gym on Monday evening. Susan Whittenberg Karnataka Rotary Exchange student presented slides from her 1968 Israel trip with a display of Arab headdress and olive wood carvings. Mrs. Wilma Whicker read poems, and Betty Charity led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C.A
Susan Whittenberg
Knoxville
Wilma Whicker
Betty Charity
Janice Moore
Raymond Vance
Milo Walker
Dale Riegel
New Women's Society of Christian Service Charter Signed
The W S C S held its first charter signing on November 20 1968 at Grace United Methodist Church parlor. Twenty five members signed the charter with Venetah Tubaugh president and Doris Jean Woodward secretary presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Women’s Society of Christian Service
Grace United Methodist Church
Lois Hiatt
Joyce Hiatt
Ioel Broshar
Garnet Brain
Verva McDonough
Grace Whitehead
Ethel Gard
Ner
Mildred Bishop
Roberta Woodin
Janet Dowd
Loremma Palmer
St Verva McDonough
Venetanh Tubaugh
Doris Jean Woodward
Women's Society of Christian Service
Venetah ‘Tubaugh
Doris Jeat) Woodward
Ami
G T C Club Meets With Mrs John Guthrey
The G T C club met with Mrs John Guthrey on a Thursday evening with ten members present. Members answered roll call by defining a successful woman. Entertainment was by Ellen Paxston. Louemma Palmer won the door prize, with Florence Carson and Lucile Carter also prize recipients. Refreshments closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E T.C
John Guthrey
Rell
Ellen Paxston
Louemma Palmer
Florence Carson
Lucile Carter
Faber Family Welcomes Daughter Joan Margaret in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Devin Faber of Cedar Rapids announce the birth of their daughter Joan Margaret born November 9 weighing 3 pounds 7 ounces. The couple also has two daughters, Aine and Susan. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Worcesters of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs R A Faber of Maravia.
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Devin Faber
Cedar Rapids
Joan Margaret
Aine
Susan
Mr and Worcvesters
R. A. Faber
Maravia
Rathbun region to hear 1968 water sewer plan details
The Rathbun Regional Planning Commission will present a twenty year plan for a region wide rural water system at Russell High School Auditorium on December 5 1968. Officials aim for 50 percent rural coverage by 1975 and full regional service within two decades.
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Rathbun
Russell High School
Moravia High Students Radio TB Speech Trio
Moravia high school students Merla Prater Joy McCrory and Wayne Tisue will speak on KCOG Centerville Saturday November 30 around 2 05 p m. The event promotes Christmas seal sales to combat tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. Topics include Do yourself a Favor Respiratory Diseases in Relation to Cigarette Smoking and The Christmas Seal Story and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia High School
KCOG
Centerville
Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association of
Des Moines
Merla Prater
Joy McCrory
Wayne Tisue
Merla
Udell Helping Neighbors Club Meets Wednesday
The Udell Helping Neighbors Club gathered at Ruby Hedgecock's home on November 20 for a noon co op dinner and an afternoon business meeting led by president Ruby. Members shared their Thanksgiving plans, minutes from October were read, and officers for the coming year were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udell Helping Neighbors Club
Ruby Hedgecock
Ruby
Marie Weber
Muriel Spurgeon
Eva Starks
Flossie Murdy
Angie Starcar
Marshal Hedgecock
Letha Morris
Centerville
Anna
Ricky Burkland
Bec
Betty Cridlebaugh
Ottumwa Hospital
Mr and Mrs Wilson Return From Arizona Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson came home last week after visiting relatives in Arizona and attending the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Spencer Wilson in Buckeye Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Arizona
Spencer Wilson
Buckeye
Oyster supper fundraiser at Koonhwa UMC church
Annual oyster and oyster soup fundraiser will be held Monday December 2 in the Koonhwa United Methodist Church basement. Oyster chili soup pie and coffee will be served beginning at 4 o clock.
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Koonhwa United Methodist Church
Union Thanksgiving Service Wednesday in Moravia
The Moravia churches hold their annual Union Thanksgiving service at Grace United Methodist Church this Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Rev J Roland Crandall Ottumwa District Superintendent will speak on Accent on Gratitude with special music by Salem United Methodist Church The Church of the Nazarene and Grace United Methodist Church Rev Thomas Woodin and Rev EB Strong will conduct the service The offering supports Vacation Church School run by all local churches Invite all to worship and give thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Grace United Methodist Church
J. Roland Crandall
Ottumwa
United Methodist Church
Salem United Methodist Church
Church of the Nazarene
Thomas Woodin
EB. J. Strong
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Supt. Church School
Methodist
Union
Koinonia Group
Commission On Worship
Grace Circuit and local churches schedule note
The Grace Circuit of the United Methodist Church led by Rev Thomas W Woodin lists services and meetings at Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead Supt with worship at 11am and 8pm activities including union Thanksgiving service with Rev J Roland Crandall guest speaker. Other churches Fol lowed with Sunday School hours and midweek meetings plus Christmas program set for December 22.
Iconium United Methodist and Nazarene Church Schedule
Iconium United Methodist holds worship at 9 30 a m with John Lewis of Kamp A While Industries Centerville speaker and a 10 30 a m church school. Church of the Nazarene led by Rev BE J Strong offers Sunday School at 10 00 worship at 11 00 NYPS and juniors at 7 00 and evangelistic sermon at 7 45 with Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
F. Whitehead
John Lewis
Kamp-A-While
Church of the Nazarene
BE. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Moravia Athletic Promoters Meet Monday Evening
Regular December session of the Moravia Athletic Promoters will convene Monday at Moravia High School to handle organizational business and plans for upcoming events.
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Moravia
Antiquity Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting December 2
The regular meeting of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 AF and AM will be Monday evening December 2 at 7 30 p m Election of officers for 1969 year will follow The meeting will be followed by an oyster stew and fellowship All Master Masons are invited Rober Pots W M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge No. 252
AF & AM
Whiteheads Injured in Searsboro Auto Crash
Mr and Mrs B F Whitehead suffered serious injuries in a near head on collision near Searsboro on Wednesday afternoon November 20 after attending a relative's funeral at Gunnell. They were taken to Guinell Hospital then transferred to Albia Hospital. Mrs Whitehead has a broken leg knee injury and facial cut while Mr Whitehead has severe head injuries possibly including concussion. Both were improving satisfactorily as of Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Whitehead
Searsboro
Gunnell
Newton
Whitehead
Guinell Hospital
Albia Hospital
B C Whitehead obituary notes long life in Iconium
B C Whitehead son of Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Whitehead born December 29 1882 Gypsum Kansas died November 23 1968 Monroe County Hospital Albia Iowa age 85 burial in Iconium cemetery. He lived much of his life farming until retirement then moved to Iconium. Survived by wife Maud three sons B F Clarence Donald one daughter Ruby seven grandchildren and three siblings. Funeral November 25 2 00 p m Iconium United Methodist Church with Rev L B Dedrick officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Whitehead
Benjamin Franklin
Sarah Hoover Whitehead
Gypsum
Kas
Monroe County Hospital
Albla
Iowa
Iconium
Christ
Maud Younker
B. F
Clarence
Donald
Ruby
Phoenix
Ariz
Maud
Larry
Linda
Sandra
Bobby
Sally
Randy
Susan
Iconium United Methodist Church
L. B. Deedrick
Teonium Cemetery
Birthday Dinner for 81 Year Old Twins Dowds Honored
Mr and Mrs Delmar Dowd hosted a Sunday after church birthday dinner for his mother Mrs Mina Dowd and her twin Mrs Ina Miller to mark their 81st birthday. Guests included Seth Dayton Perry Paul Miller Monroe Ralph Rinehart Monroe Dale Callen Des Moines J R Callen Loren Walter Donald Dowd Rhonda Audrey Shelia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar Dowd
Mina Dowd
Ina Miller
Martha Sue
Laurie Lyne
Seth Dayton
Perry
Paul Miller
Monroe
Ralph Ri
Thanksgiving guests listed for Mrs Brain in Des Moines and Fr Dodge
Thanksgiving day visitors to Mrs Garnet Brain include Mr and Mrs Leo Dagle and their children from Des Moines Mr and Mrs Ralph Mc Donough of Fr Dodge Mr and Mrs Richard Raymie and family Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough and family Mrs Sadie Railing Mr and Mrs Ralph McDonough and Philip Aitchison Joyce McDonough of Kansas City spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Max McDonough and attended the Spencer Hiatt wedding Saturday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Brain
Leo Dagle
Des Moines
Ralph McDonough
Fr Dodge
Richard Raymie
Jack McDonough
Sadie Railing
Philip Aitchison
Joyce McDonough
Kansas City
Max MccDonough
Spencer- Hiatt
Houser
Bazaar Fundraiser Set At Neighborhood Center
The advisory board met Tuesday at 7 30 p m to approve a bazaar planned for Friday December 23 at the center. Proceeds will cover program expenses and donations are welcome with contact at 724 4202.
County Sues Over 20 Percent Agricultural Tax Increase
Appanoose County has filed suit in Polk County District Court against the State of Iowa and its Department of Revenue to set aside a 20 percent rise in agricultural valuations. The action, led by County Attorney Marvin Colton, argues the ruling must be decided earlier to adjust books for January 1 collection. Assessor Roy Livengood notes the Board of Review remains in session December 4 to January 3 to review increases, a process that may be unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
Polk County District Court
State of
Roy Livengood
Frank Gladfelder Rites Wednesday
Frank Gladfelder 78 of Route 2 Moravia died November 24 at St. Joseph hospital Centerville after illness at home. Born January 6 1890 in Appanoose County son of Dave Gladfelder and Hannah Kaster. Survived by four children ten grandchildren six great grandchildren one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held November 27 at 3:00 p.m. Turner Funeral home with Rev. Thomas Woodin officiating. Interment at Fairview Main Station cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gladfelder
Moravia
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Main Station
Appanoose County
Dave Gladfelder
Hannah Kaster
Lille Hiner
Versil Kaster
Keith Gladfelder
Albia
Kermit Gladfelder
Mystic
Kester Gladfelder
Wapello
Jess Gladfelder
Blanche McKern
Clyde
Roy Hiatt
Turner Funeral Home
Thomas Woodin
Fairview Main Station Cemetery
Twins Cedars top Moravia in freshman-sophomore clash
Twin Cedars defeated Moravia 45 to 39 in Moravia in the junior varsity contest. Randy Scott led TC with 12 points while Mike Patti john scored 20 for Moravia and Tim Bassett had 11. Coach Alden praised Moravia’s defense and the young TC squad's improving ball skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cedars
Moravia
Randy Scott
Tom Woodin
Dallas McDanel
Bob Hiatt
Dave Harrington
Mike French
Donald Argo
Charles Tarbell
Gary Greene
Randy McDanel
Ronald Thomas
Mike Pattijohn
Tim Bassett
Howard Alden
Lou Walker
20th Century Club Meets With Mrs Raymond Ashby
The 20th Century Reading club met Tuesday at Mrs Raymond Ashby's home. President Mrs Clarence Johnson opened with a thankful poem. Reports were given on the Pilgrims by Mrs John Keiley and Mrs Ashby. The next meeting will be at Mrs D I Bishop's home with plans for a December 17 Christmas party and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading Club
Raymond Ashby
Clarence Johnson
Faber
John Keiley
Local Hospital Visits Reported in Ottumwa Area
Local residents including John Veach and Ralph McDonough are noted as patients or visitors at Mouroe County hospital. Des Moines resident Jean Knudsen spent the weekend with her mother and Mary Katherine and visited her father at the hospital. Various families including DeWayne Robinson and Bill Luckman’s household made Sunday or Monday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Veach
Ottumwa Hospital
Jean Knudsen
Des Moines
Mary Katherine
Jack McDonough
Philip Ritchie
Ralph McDonough
Mouree County Hospital
DeWayne Robinson
Bill Luckman
Mouroe County Hospital
Ken Tisue
Harley Tisue
Jack McDanel Missing At Sea From Santa Barbara Harbor
Word reaches relatives that 22 year old Jack McDanel is missing at sea after the Triple Crown Carrier pulling a barge off Santa Barbara harbor reportedly capsized. He was in the cabin when the ship went under. Son of Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel of Centerville and Moravia resident, husband and father of a two year old Christopher. Relatives have gone to Rockford to await drag operations for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McDanel
Triple Crown
Santa Barbara
California
Jack
Guy McDanes
Centerville
Moravia
Jim Clines
Moravia High School
Christopher
Guy McDanel
Rockford, I
Board Supervisor Election Contested in County
County Auditor Verl Farnsworth states Leon Kauzlarich has filed a contest of the election after his 18 vote defeat to Doyle Anderson, 3434 to 3416. Kauzlarich and Howard Evans allege irregularities in six items. a $500 bond and all recount expenses are required. Art Streepy was elected and will be seated January 1, with Gail Felkner and Carl Evans on the board. Loyd Carter’s term expires soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verl Farnsworth
Leon Kauzlarich
County Board of Supervisors
Doyle Anderson
Moulton
Kauzlarich
Howard Evans
Democratic
Loyd Carter
Board of Supervisors
Kauslarich and
Anderson
Art Streepy
Gail Felkner
Carl Evans
Birthday Celebration for Bill Lockman at Unionville
Mr and Mrs Bil Lockman and their daughters along with Mr and Mrs Raymond Lockman hosted Friday supper in Unionville honoring Bill Lockman birthday. Evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Bill Irelan and John Irelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Lockman
Raymond Lockman
Joe Smith
Unionville
Bill Lockman
Bill Irelan
John Irelan
John Bailey Released From Hospital After Accident
John Bailey was released from St. Joseph hospital in Center ville on Saturday to recuperate from injuries sustained in an accident several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bailey
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Progressive Club Meeting Features Prizes For Members
The Progressive club met Tuesday evening with Mrs Paul Brosar. Prizes went to Mrs Mary Ward, Mrs Loyd Carter, Mrs Merle Miller. Refreshments of apple cake and topping with coffee were served at the close of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Broshar
Mary Ward
Loyd Carter
Merle Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Israel
W.S.C
Grace United Methodist
G.T.C. Club
Ro Aay As
Grace Circuit
Thomas W. Woodin
Frank Hackman
Fairview
Ruby. Lowe
First Christian Church
Lois Fowler
Aid
Birdie Main
Salem United Methodist
Carl Tisue
Bethany
Oklahoma
Alva McMain
Floyd Allen
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Xan Funeral
Bloomeld
20Th Century Club
Board
Progressive Club
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