Moravia girls overpower Pella Christian 102 72 in Tuesday clash
Moravia girls led by Molly VanBenthuysen with 60 points overwhelmed Pella Christian 102 to 72 as Lisa Clark and Rebecca Horn anchored the defense with rebounds and interceptions. Moravia led 30 18, 50 34, 77 55, then sealed the win with 2 minutes remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pelia Christian
Molly VanBenthuysen
Kandi Kaster
Candy Marlin
Mohawkettes
Pella Christian
Lisa Clark
Rebecca Horn
Peggy McBride
Sheri Wilson
Moravia Girls
Moravia Boys
Giants
Pella Christian Boys
Benton Mulder
Jerry Vande Pol
PC Boys
South Central Iowa
Lynn Paris
Ron Woodward
Stuart McDane
Jeff C. McDanel
Brent Walker
Melcher-Dallas
S.E. Warren
Melcher
Liberty Center
Humeston
Lamoni
Corydon
Moravia and S.E. Warren girls clash in Dec week
School calendar lists Thanksgiving vacation on Thursday and Friday November 28-29 then a busy conference schedule. Moravia girls meet S.E. Warren at Humeston 6 30 Monday December 2 tournament Melcher Dallas boys vs Moravia 8 00 Tuesday December 3 and semi finals at Lamond Wednesday December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
S.E. Warren
Humeston
Melcher
Dallas Boys
Lamond
Corydon
Liberty Center
Moravia Girls to Play in Sectional at Centerville
Pairings for girls sectional play announced for February 15 17 and 18 Moravia meets the Lineville Albia winner Monday night February 17 at Centerville Consolation and finals follow Tuesday night at Centerville Top three teams advance to Chariton district on February 20 22 and 25
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lineville
Albia
Centerville
Chariton
Freshman Sophomores Beat Chariton on Home Floor
Moravia freshmen and sophomores each won two games against Chariton High School Monday. Freshman game lead by Janet Tisue with 31 points. guards Woodward, Johnson, Rausch notable in rebounds and recoveries. Sophomore scorers include Lori Clark with 20, Carol Johnson 11, Cortesio 8. guards Cortesio and Wilson strong on rebounds and recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Chariton High School
Janet Tisue
Sheri Easter
Sherri Hinote
Naomi Palmer
Renee Woodward
Brenda Johnson
Tammy Rausch
Lori McKinley
John McDanel
Lori Clark
Carol Johnson
Marge Cortesio
Sheila DuVall
Teresa Cortesio
Shori Wilson
Mary Bruce
Becky Easter
Paula Hopkins
Wrestling Could Be Interesting Local Sport
A Pekin high school program on high school wrestling outlined basics by coach William Rex, a former state champion and Pekin coach for 10 years. He stressed wrestling differs from television sports, uses weight classes, and a point system for scoring. About 12 Moravia boys were out, with inter-school meets planned and schedules soon publicized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rex
Pekin High School
Rex
Towa State University
Moravia
Chuck Lewis
Moravia Juniors Sweep Blakesburg in Saturday Bouts
Moravia junior high girls beat Blakesburg 38-6 in A game and 16-6 in B game, led by Shirley Johnson 20 points and Susan McBride 8. Defenders Becky McBride and Donna Wilson shine as turnovers favor Moravia 13 to 42. Boys also win A game 32-30 with Jaren Tubaugh scoring last second basket. Blakesburg takes B 54-4. Next clash vs Southeast Warren on Dec 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg Girls
Gray
Shirley Johnson
Susan Whitehead
Bonnie Robinson
Blakesbore
Becky McBride
Donna Wilson
Jackie Wilson
Susan McBride
Becky Hopkins
Susan Amie
Glenda McDanel
Myraner
Cindy Rogers
Tammy Sievers
Blakesburg
Ecores
Jaren Tubaugh
Bennis Easter
Randy McDonough
Larry Clark
Mark Hall
Dennis Easter
Daren Tubaugh
Barry Hinote
Marsiia
Matt Martin
Rusty Young
Forrest VanBenthuysen
Scott McCoy
Todd Phillips
Bill Pettibane
Bobby Klampe
Richard Stocker
Dennis Kaster
Randy Philips
Eugene Fry
Dwayne Ellison
Mangpers
Brian Cox
Rod Klampe
Danny Mericle
Southeast Warren
Garden Club Donates to Senior Meals Program
The Moravia Garden Club met at Lois DuVall's home for a 9:00 am breakfast with Virginia McDonough as co-hostess. Thirteen members attended and voted to give 15 dollars to the senior citizens meals program. A Christmas lighting contest will be sponsored by the Booster Club and Garden Club jointly. The next meeting, a co-op luncheon, will be at Linda Harris's home on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Lois DuVall
Virginia McDonough
Booster Club
Garden Club
Linda Harris
Good Neighbor Deeds at Mishler Farm Home
Neighbors gathered Thursday morning November 21 at the Mishler farm home to harvest corn. The North Bend Ladies Aid and others prepared and served dinner at Walnut City Christian Church basement. Local residents supplied fuel combines trucks tractors and labor, with many volunteers assisting in harvesting beans three weeks earlier and in the day’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishler
North Bend Ladies Aid
Neighbors and Friends
Walnut City Christian Church
Moravia Farm Service
James L. McDonald
Kenneth Elgin
Duane Sulser
Everett Jonas
Tamy McDonalds
Sammy Dove
Keith Lain
Steve Sulser
Kenneth Longley
Goode Seed, & Feed Co
Lynn Lemley
Cleo Walker
Harold Huff
Delmont Moffitt
Ora Rinehart
George Turner
Charles Turner
Howard Phillips
Mark McDonalds
George Lain
Everett Jones
Sammmy Dove
Marc McDonalds
John McDonalds
David West
Nevella Shepard
Josephine Moffitt
Delores Shepard
Donna Beaty
Virgie Cridlebaugh
Joyce Phillips
Thanking those who helped with harvest and cattle work
An expression of gratitude to all who assisted with harvesting crops and loading cattle, with special recognition for Keith and Lorena Lain James L. McDonald Ora Rinehart Belmont Moffitt Howard and Betty Mishler. The note thanks them personally and notes lasting appreciation from the writer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Lorena Lain
James L. McDonald
Ora Rinehart
Belmont Moffitt
Howard
Joyce Phillips
Betty Mishler
Awards at Monroe 4 H Banquet Honor Many Members
Around 425 attended the 45th annual Monroe County 4 H Awards Banquet at Albia Community High School gym on November 23. Dinner by Monroe County Farm Bureau Women. First year pins to Moravia area girls Cindy Rogers Danette Rogers Susan McBride Stacey Vance Dee Ann McDanel Sheela Schneider. Second year girls Marsha Koffman Becky McBride. boys Jimmy Kaster Mark Vance. Third year girls Michele Koffman Jeanne Massman Misty Schneider. boys Jeff Perry Brian Luse. Fourth year girls Julia Perry Susan Whitehead Lonna Bolin Lori Massman. boys Bob Schneider Dennis Easter Craig Vance. Fifth year girls Maureen Derby Lena Gladfelder Joyce Hershberger Brenda Johnson. boys Eddy Massman Michael Koffman. Sixth year boys James Hershberger Marty Massman. Seven year Marilyn Shelquist received multiple awards incl Bread Foods Dress Leadership and County Champion Dairy. Other recognitions include Lonna Bolin Bread award Maureen Derby and Lona Gladfelder Foods and Nutrition Joyce Hershberger Garden Lona Gladfelder Photography Eddy Massman Iowa Beef Award. Outstanding intermediate members Lonna Bolin and Maureen Derby. intermediate project Lori Massman Tuliel Perry. junior outstanding Jeanne Massman Michele Koffman. State Fair Educational medals to Marilyn Shelquist and others. 64H medals to Lonna Bolin Marty Massman Eddy Massman Marilyn Shelquist Maureen Derby and Lori Massman. Marty Massman Gail Kraber Falvey Citizenship Award Brenda Johnson Sheep Award Medal. Marilyn Shelquist and six other top 4 H members received savings honors.
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Monroe
Monroe County
Jimmy Kaster
Mark Vance
Michele Koffman
Jeanne Massman
Misty Schneider
Jeff Perry
Brian Luse
Julia Perry
Susan Whitehead
Lonna Bolin
Lori Massman
Bob Schneider
Dennis Easter
Craig Vance
Maureen Derby
Lena Gladfelder
Joyce Hershberger
Brenda Johnson
Eddy Massman
Michael Koffman
James Hershberger
Marty Massman
Marilyn Shelquist
Lona
Gladfelder
Lona Gladfelder
Iowa Beef
Land Maureen Derby
Tuliel Perry
Junier
Gail Kraber
Falvey
Marilyn Shellire
4-H
Iconium United Methodist Worship and Sunday School Schedule
Rev L B Beedrick ministers at Iconium United Methodist Church with worship at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Donald Whitehead leads the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium United Methodist
Beedrick
Donald Whitehead
Moravia United Methodist Fall Schedule and Events
Rev Wallace Palmer leads Moravia parish with two worship services at Grace and Salem Churches. Lay Leader Jerry Bobleny schedules Nov 28 30 activities. Winter clothing drive for Rosebud Reservation. Junior and Senior UMYF meetings. Singspiration at Salem. Senior Choir rehearsal. Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study noted with dates in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia United
Grace United Methodist
Jerry Bobleny
Rosebud
Salem Church
Salem United Methodist schedules at Grace church
Kenneth Condra Sunday School Superintendent announces events at Salem United Methodist. On Thurs Fri Sat Nov 28 30 schedules include a basement meeting before noon Saturday. Sunday December 1 junior high WMYF and senior high WMYF gatherings at 6:30 pm and a singspiration service at 7:30 pm. Web December 4 Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
Rosebud
Grace Church
Evangelistic and Mission Plans at Nazarene Church
The Church of Nazarene led by Pastor D. R. Uhies schedules a December week of activities including Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Service at 11:00 with a Spirit of 76 campaign presentation, and a 2:30 Thanksgiving Offering for World Evangelism. Evening services, zone workshops, missionary meetings, prayer, and Bible quizzing are listed along with contact for transportation and a Thanksgiving benediction about gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Nazarene
D. R. Uhies
Frank Woodward
Mid-America Nazarene College
Olathe
Kan
N.Y.P.S
Rose Mary Smith
Nancy Klampe
Opal
Longley
Gospel Hour
Knoxville
Progressive Club Co op Supper and Evening Party
Mr and Mrs Cecil Schrodt hosted the Progressive Club members and husbands Saturday evening November 23 for a cooperative supper. Door prizes went to Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Cecil Schrodt
Loyd Carter
Rebekah Members Hear Convention Report
Monday evening the Moravia Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting led by noble grand Mrs Genevieve Morgan. Mrs Madge House of Centerville reported on attending the state convention and guest Mrs Vivian Ashby spoke on transferring a member. Refreshments followed with bingo and white elephant gifts for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Morgan
Noble Grand
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Madge i
Moravia groups plan Christmas home lighting contest
The Moravia Garden Club and Booster Club will sponsor a Christmas home lighting contest this year with prizes for Nativity, Traditional, Door or Window, Lamp Post, and Driveway or lawn categories. Tentative awards include $5 and $3 for Nativity and Traditional, $3 and $2 for other categories. Further details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Garden Club
Booster Club
Death of Artis Cline Callen in Wheatland Wyoming
Mrs. Elbert Moore learns of the death of her sister in law Artis Cline Callen, a former Icomium area resident. Funeral services were held at Schrader Chapel Wheatland on Saturday Nov 16 with Rev Elliott Graves officiating. Interment followed at Wheatland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artis Cline Callen
Wheatland
Wyo
Elbert Moore
Icomium
Schrader Chapel
Wyoming
Elliott Graves
Wheatland Cemetery
Engagement of Judi Stufflebeam to Bart Ranes Planned
Mrs. Marie Stufflebeam of Unionville Ia announces the engagement of her daughter Judi to Bart Ranes son of Mr and Mrs William Bert Ranes of 813 S Main Centerville Ia A December 28 wedding is planned Judi is a Moravia high school Indian Hills Community College and Parsons College graduate and a Lab Technician at Union Carbide Bart a Centerville high school graduate also employed by Union Carbide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Stufflebeam
Unionville
Judi
Bart Ranes
William Bert Ranes
S. Main
Centerville
Moravian High School
Indian Hills Community College
Parsons College
Union Carbide
Bart
Centerville High School
Lemonds to Observe Silver Anniversary 25 Years
Mr and Mrs Orman Lemonds celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at 401 South Moore Street Ottumwa on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm Their children Lyla Frederick Linda Harrington and Jim Lemonds will attend Mrs Lemonds is Fern Foster daughter of the Fosters All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orman Lemonds
South Moore St
Ottumwa
Lyla Frederick
San Deigo
Calif
Linda Harrington
Blakesburg
Jim Lemonds
Eddyville
Lemonds
Fern Foster
Robert Foster
Helping Neighbors Club Thanksgiving Dinner at Louise Burton home
The Helping Neighbors Club held a pre Thanksgiving meeting at Louise Burton's home with 13 members and two guests Arthur Burton and Sue Keller. Angie Starcar led grace before a cooperative dinner of many dishes and lively conversation. Members discussed the meaning of Thanksgiving and elected officers. Plans for the Christmas meeting at Muriel Spurgeon's home on Wednesday December 18 were announced after the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Neighbors Club
Louise Burton
Arthur Burton
Sue Keller
Angie Starcar
Muriel Spurgeon
E T C Club Rock Party At Gail Tuttles Home
The E T C Club held a rock party at Gail Tuttles home on November 21. Assisting hostesses were Blanche Kincade and Lucile Carter. Prizes went to Genevieve Morgan Leonard Palmer Frank Lathen and Fern Hudgens. Hot sandwiches cherry jello coffee and candies were served at the start of play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T.C
Gail
Thank you note to neighbors and friends
The writer thanks old neighbors and friends for letters and cards enjoyed very much and states they now reside with their daughter in Fairfield Ta at 52556 and 1106 South B St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
South B
Solid Waste Pickup Planned For Moravia July First
Moravia residents are told to expect curbside pickup as Rathbun Regional Solid Waste Agency launches by July 1. The plan outlines site engineering, core borings, and approvals by February with bids in April, and final agreements by April 15. Moravia will have 261 pickup points with an estimated $3.20 monthly for home or yard containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rathbun
Steve Laughlin
Board of Supervisors
Laughlin
Union
Appanoose County
Lucas County
Monroe County
Wayne County
Centerville
Chariton's
Albia
Corydon
Local Businesses Offer Holiday Open House Drawings
Several Moravia area shops host a holiday open house this Saturday and Sunday with free refreshments. McDonough's Gamble Store Moravia Florist Moravia Furniture Grandma's Doll House Moravia Beauty and Craft Shop and Fantastic Art Shop at Tconium all plan prize drawings and gift ideas. Visitors may register for free prize drawings and enjoy seasonal specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonough’s Gamble Store
Moravia Florist
Moravia Furniture
Grandma's Doll House
New Moravia Beauty & Craft Shop
Fantastic Art Shop
Tconium
Bradley
Tconium’s
Fantastic Art
Trenton Wilson Receiving Treatment at Iowa City Hospital
Trenton Wilson is undergoing leukemia treatment at University Hospital in Iowa City. He resides in room 322 West, University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. He was born on a Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Wilson
Iowa City Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa
Navy Seaman Recruit Cole Graduates at Great Lakes
In Service Navy Seaman Recruit Thomas E. Cole son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Cole of Moravia graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill The training included instruction in seamanship military regulations fire fighting close order drill first aid and Navy history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Thomas E. Cole
Wayne Cole
Moravia
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes, Ill
AA Meeting at Cenerville Lutheran Church Opens to Families
An AA gathering will take place Thursday at 7 30 p m at Cen terville Lutheran Church located at 15th and Sheridan. The open meeting welcomes wives and any family member. For more information call 856 8466 or 7243754.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Lutheran Church
15Th and
Sheridan
Deepest thanks for prayers and support after illness and death
Doris Main and family express gratitude for prayers cards visits flowers and food while Forrest and I were hospitalized and after the passing of our loved one. Special thanks to Nazarene Church ladies for the funeral meal and to neighbors Rev and Mrs Uhles. Dinner guests Friday honored Mrs Phillips's birthday with Grant Tadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Lee Tadlock
Flora Phillips
Elrene Halsey
Mrs
Grant Tadlock
Phillips
ISU Announces Credit and Raise to Gas Customers
Iowa Southern Utilities Co announced credits for 17 communities starting this month while also raising retail gas rates. The credit follows a February refund from Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co after a Federal Power Commission ruling. however wholesale increases may push prices higher. The residential firm rate rises about 0.75 cents per Ccf, equating to roughly $1.50 more for 200 Ccf, affecting Albia Burlington Centerville Cincinnati Corydon Danville Leon Mediapolis Middletown Moravia Mount Ayr Mount Pleasant New London Oakville Seymour Wapello West Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern
Michigan- Wisconsin Pipe Line Co
Federal Power Commission
Michigan-Wisconsin
FPC
Albia
Burlington
Centerville
Cincinnati
Corydon
Danville
Leon
Mediapolis
Middletown
Moravia
Mt. Ayr
Mt. Pleasant
New London
Oakville
Seymour
Wapello
West Burlington
Hood
Births Amy Rebecca Simmons and Ryan Huff
Mr and Mrs Danny Simmons of Newton announce the birth of daughter Amy Rebecca on November 15 1974 weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents are Forrest Van Bepthuysen and Ace Simmons. Mr and Mrs John Huff of Knox ville announce the birth of son Ryan on November 26 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents are Gene Huff Moravia and Harold Van Essen Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Simmons
Newton
Amy Rebecca
Forrest van Bepthuysen
Ace Simmons
John Huff
Knoxville
Ryan
Gene Huff
Moravia
Harold van Essen
Tracy
Also Mentioned on This Page
I Garden Club
Mishler Farm
Salem
Grace
Rebekah
J. Fix
O. J. Fix
Methodist Church
Atlantic
Fix
Charles J. Fix
Plantation
Fla
Irene Olson
Doris Main
Russell Strunk
Robert Palmer
Janet
James Main
Ferry Main
Ken Martino
ISU
Towa Southern Utilities Co
Don Hood
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