Moravia Girls Edge Pekin To Reach District Softball
Moravia advances to district play after semi final win over Pekin then loses sectional final to Eddyville 8 0 at Eddyville. Eddyville dominates with six fourth inning runs while Moravia pitcher Vicki Van Dorin fans eight. Key Moravia hitters include Van Dorin Dicks and Sally Martin. Moravia set to face Pella Christian at Eddyville Thursday 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Pekin
Eddyville Girls
Eddyville
Vicki van Dorin
Diane Rogers
Pella Christian
Fonda Dicks
Sally Martin
Football Squad In First Defeat At Warren
The 70 MHS grid team suffered its first loss of the season Saturday night as S E Warren defeated them 28 to 0. Coach David Rex praised defense but said the offense struggled with coverage on passing plays. Warren led 12-0 in the first half on two touchdowns from passes, and in the second half Jim Luse connected for another Warren TD with a ground score sealing the win. Friday night Mormon Trail comes to Humeston for a tough road test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS Grid
S.E. Warren Boys
David Rex
MHS
Warren
Jim Luse
Humeston
Appanoose Beef Producers Plan 14th Annual Calf Sales
Appanoose county farmers announce their 14th annual feeder calf sales with yearlings and calves sold at McCreary Sale Barn Center ville. First sale Oct 15, second Nov 19, winter sale Jan 17 all on Thursdays. Consignments open to local and adjoining counties with a $1 per head fee up to ten animals. Commission 2.44 percent for the first $500 and 2 percent thereafter. Local calves and yearlings in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
McCreary
Centerville
McCreary Sale Barn
Thank you to all who visited during illness and hospital stay
Audrey Avera Mrs. Charles Turner expresses gratitude for visits, cards, flowers, gifts, and food during confinement at home and hospital. Followed by notice that Mrs. Charles Turner underwent surgery Wednesday morning at Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Avera
Charles Turner
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Ellison Returns From Vietnam on Leave
Rennie Ellison came home on all day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Mervin Ellison after serving with the Army postal division in northern Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Ellison
Vietnam
Mervin Ellison
Army
Helen Johnson Appointed Moravia Post Office Clerk
Helen Johnson has started as clerk in the Moravia post office after passing civil service exams. She fills the job created by the resignation of Donna Spencer as a clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Johnson
Moravia
Donna Spencer
Four H Members Chosen for Area Demonstration Day
Three 4-H educational demonstrations from Appanoose County were selected to represent at the KBIZ KTVO 43 Demonstration Day on October 3 in Bloomfield. The picks came from the county contest on July 15 in Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose County
KBIZ
Brenda Mitchell
Teresa McClurg
Clover Leat _ club
Iowa
Ottumwa
Missouri
Moravia Local Social and Hospital News Highlights
Loraine Fowler spent the weekend in Moravia while Birdie Main dined with the Fowlers. Pauline Wright lunched with Irene and Loraine before driving to Rochester. Nancy Kimberling wed Terry Webb in Des Moines with the Faber family in attendance. Various visits and hospital notes conclude with a three day National Council of State Garden Clubs convention in St. Louis drawing 44 Iowa attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine Fowler
Moravia
Birdie Main
Fowlers
Pauline Wright
Irene
Loraine
Rochester
Inn
R. S. Faber
Nancy Kimberling
Terry Webb
Des Moines
Fern Thompson
Peoria
Fort Des Moines
Karen Siena
Montrovia
Calif
Harold Kimberling
Stephen Clark
L. C. Thompson
Sally
Lou Ellen
E. J. Albaugh
Randall
Ankeny
Jack Lewis
Lora Ann
Knoxville
Mra
A. C. Thompson
Darin
Winterset
Karen Thompson
Byron Frazier
John Burnett
Mary
Molly
Robert Murdy
Richard
Moline
Leonard Palmer
Richard Tubaugh
Bert Drake
Edna Ward
Jerry Hayden
Ottumwa Hospital
Lee Benz
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Floyd Eds
Fulton
Helen Crall
Santa Barbara
Grace Veach
Richard Veach
Ottumwa
Helma Tisue
Ida Mangle
Earl Wayland
Davenport
Anna Laura Reihsen
Chariton
Eric Main
Virginia McDonough
Betty Schupp
National Counsell of State Garden Clubs, Inc
St. Louis
Iowa
Band Mothers Meet at High School Oct 7
Band Mothers will meet October 7 at 2 30 PM at the high school. There will be a coffee for all the teachers following the meeting.
Taylor Aid Postponed for One Week
Taylor Aid will meet with Doro thy Boyer Friday in stead of October 2nd. The postponement shifts the gathering to the coming Friday, reflecting a calendar change and scheduling adjustment for the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Dorothy Boyer
Junior Girl Scout Meeting Recaps Three Laws
Three scouts spoke on the three Girl Scout laws to twelve attendees. The next meeting is scheduled for September 30. The troop holds $5.78 in funds. Kebius Troop Myra Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kebius
Myra Turner
Services Held Monday For Flora Jones 86
Flora Belle Jones born January 17 1884 in Salina Kansas died September 25 1970 at Monroe county hospital aged 86 years 8 months 8 days. She married James Wailes in 1904 and Josiah Jones in 1912 and had children Fiona Dorin Clelia. She lived in Moravia 30 years a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Survived by children Fiona Neff Dorin Wailes Clella Free a step daughter Leda Lincox six grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Funeral September 28 at Salem United Methodist Church with Rev L B Deedrick officiating. Interment Moravia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Belle Jones
Oscar
Josephine Miller van Dorin
Salina
Kansas
Monroe County Hospital
James Wailes
Fiona
Dorin
Josiah Jones
Clelia Josephine
Moravia
Salem United Methodist Church
Fiona Neff
Rockford, IL
Dorin Wailes
Centerville
Clella Free
Leda Lincox
Ottumwa
Anna Lockman
Zadie McFall
Maud Bettis
Doris Hindman
Willie van Dorin
Fred van Dorin
Effie Brain
Farrie Faber
James T. van Dorin
Clair Lincox
Elahvonne Wright
Dale
Flora
L. B. Deedrick
Moravia Cemetery
Card of Thanks Full of Sorrow and Gratitude
A heartfelt card of thanks expresses gratitude for thoughts and expressions of sympathy after a funeral. Relatives from Ottumwa Rockford Des Moines Springfield Eddyville Centerville Blakesburg join the Free Lincox Neff and Wailes families in mourning Fiora Yonés and appreciating support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Fiora Yonés
Bayard Neff
Bernard Neff
Clifton Neff
Charles Neff
Floyd McIntire
Rockford, Ill
Tom Lincox
Springfield, IL
George van Dorin
Des Moines
Myrtle Free
Marie Woodman
Russell
E. G. Sincox
Clair Sincox
Clarence Caster
Milton Farly
Harold Ades
Donna Hudson
Ottumwa
Leo van Dorin
Kevin
Karen
Eddyville
Jerry McFall
Donaldson
Dorin Wailes
Mother of Mrs Burkland Dies Here Sunday Evening
Mrs. Bessie Mae Lindsey 89 years 11 months Centerville resident died Sunday Sept 27 at 9 30 pm at her daughter Mrs Carl Burkland Moravia. Born Oct 27 1680 in Princeton Mo daughter of Andrew and Minnie Curtis Cur tis married Emmett Lindsey Sept 26 1897 he preceded her in death March 16 1961. Survived by three daughters Lyie Cochell Ottumwa Carl Burkland Moravia and Kenneth Van Dike Centerville six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 1 30 pm Johnson Funeral Home Rev C Donald Thrash burial Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Mae Lindsey
Centerville
Carl Burkland
Moravia
Princeton
Andrew
Minnie Dobbins Curtis
Emmett Lindsey
Harry
Charles Cochell
Lyie Cochell
Ottumwa
Kenneth van Dike
Johnson Funeral Home
C. Donald Thrash
Qskland Cemetery
Grace Church events brief Moravia Iowa church notice
The Grace Circuit United Methodist Church led by Rev. Thomas W. Woodin lists varied activities. Parish groups meet weekly including choir practice, Kingdom Builders cooke ies party, Couples group II, and Koinonia in the Upper Room with Holy Communion scheduled Sunday. District School of Missions in Ottumwa charges 1.25 for meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Koinonia
Wesley Chapel
Council On Ministries
Wesley Chapel Church Weekly Schedule and Meetings
Virgil Dooley lay leader. Sunday services and School of Missions at First Church Ottumwa. Coat 1.25. 6:00 p.m. UMYF at Grace. Monday 9:00 p.m. Pastor parish relations committee at Grace. Thursday 8:00 p.m. Oct 6 Administrative Board meeting at the church to plan the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
School of Missions
First Church
Ottumwa
Grace
Fairview Church Announces Mission Evening Schedule
Fairview Church programs include a Sunday 3:00 p.m. School of Missions at First Church in Ottumwa, cost 1.25, and 6:00 p.m. UMYF at Grace. Monday hosts Pastor Parish relations at 8:00 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. Special notice: New Life Mission begins October 11, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. nightly with Rev. George White of Coralville as guest evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Robert Fester
School of Missions
First Church
Ottumwa
UMYF
Grace
Wesley Chapel
Grace Church
New Life Mission
George White
Coralville
Iowa
Church Services Schedule From Local Churches
Church of the Nazarene led by Rev. E. J. Strong holds Sunday School at 10:00 and worship at 11:00 with NYPS and juniors at 7:00 and evangelistic sermon at 7:45. midweek prayer at 7:30. Salem United Methodist with Rev. L. B. Deedrick has church school at 10 and 11, worship and communion, evening service at 7:30, Bible study and prayer at 7:36. Iconium United Methodist under Rev. L. Deadrick and Donald Whitehead lists worship and communion at 9:30, church school at 10:30, evening service at 7:30, with Salem church Moravia as the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
J. Strong
Larry Smith
Salem United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Guy Argo
Iconium United Methodist
Union Farmerettes Meet Opens With Pledge At Unionville
The Union Farmerettes 4-H club met September 17 at the Methodist church in Unionville. Members enjoyed a family supper and discussed award and rally nights and completing record books. A film on water pollution followed the meeting. Next gathering will be at Beth Wilsons. Reporter Joan Roberts. Mr and Mrs Carl Tisue returned from Minneapolis after an eye clinic visit through Wisconsin and northeast Iowa. Visitors included Mrs Zoe Callen and GPai of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Farmerettes
Methodist Church
Unionville
Lynita
Diana Kelley
Diana
Beth Wilsons
Carl Tisue
Minneapolis
Minn
Tisue
Wisconsin
Iowa
Harry Woodward
Elsie Long
Wess Hiatt
Zoe Callen
Gpai
Centerville
MecKinleys Purchase Winsler Property
Mr and Mrs Wayne McKinley bought the Fanchen Winsler property at auction for 7600 dollars and take immediate possession. They moved to Moravia five years ago while he worked for Van Buskirk Construction on Rathbun dam and plan to stay. Mrs Winslet held a Monday auction and will relocate to Texas to live with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne McKinley
Fanchen Winsler
Rebekahs Host Opportunity Night With Guests
Moravia Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting and Opportunity Night with guests from Centerville and Moulton. Mrs. Frank Wilson presided as noble grand. refreshments were served by Mrs. Cecil Schradt and Mrs. Harold Burton. Games and prize readings followed a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Centerville
Moulton
Frank Wilson
Noble Grand
Cecil Schradt
Harold Burton
Murdy and Jones Families Return From Visit
Mr and Mrs Wendell Murdy and Mr and Mrs Ben Jones returned Tuesday after visiting their sons in Connecticut and Ohio respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Murdy
Ben Jones
Connecticut
Ohio
News of Interest From VOSBURG
Elaine Christy spent Wednesday and Friday nights with Debbie Bates. Several local residents attended church activities and gatherings, with visits and dinners at multiple homes. Notable events include Argo, Cragun, and Sheldon families sharing meals, a wedding in Melrose, and Pancake Day at Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Christy
Debbie Bates
Sibyl Whitehead
Garden Club
Moravia
Scottium Wscs
Glennie Dicks
Ruth McCord
Verna Hartz
Maxine Sheldon
Clara
Theresa Brown
Roy Argo
Dick Brown
Joyce Christy
Ann Lahart
Craig Sheldon
Marshalltown
Clayton Sheldon
Wayne Christy
Carol
Melrose
Truxton Dicks
Pete
Russell Brown
Craig
Linda
Jimmie
Brad
Centerville
Forrest Wake
Ottumwa
George Rinehart
E. G. Clayton
Edith Callen
Clayton
Davyexport
Paul Jordan
Albia United Methodist Church
Clara Brown
Hazel Rinehart
Paul Dicks
Nick
Fonda
Larry Whitehead
Doug
Randy
Susan Whitehead
Elaine
Icel Christy
Huth Bennett
Fred Christy
E. G. Qiayton
Fraxton Dicks
Ray Carpenter
Colt, Calif
Mary McFatridge
Albia
B. F. Whirwhead
Duck Hunting Meeting At Rathbun Tonight
Mark Uhlenhake of the local Conservation Commission says a duck hunting meeting will be held tonight at the Rathbun Dam administration building. The session will cover regulations for Rathbun lake and other areas, the new duck hunting point system for bag limits, and duck identification. Questions about hunting procedures will be answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Uhlenhake
State Conservation Commission
Rathbun Dam
Rathbun Lake
Rainbow Girls Install Officers at Moravia Temple
The Moravia Rainbow for Girls will hold their installation of officers Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Temple at 2:00. Friends and visitors are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Masonic Temple
Mrs Ray Avera Surgery Patient at Monroe County Hospital
Mrs Ray Avera underwent surgery Friday morning at Monroe County Hospital in Albia to remove a vein in her right leg. She has been confined for five weeks with a blood clot and returned to her home on Wednesday to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Avera
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Unionville Auxiliary Honors Gold Star Mothers
The American Legion Auxiliary Wil-Rog-Mor Post in Unionville Iowa held the September meeting at the Legion Home on September 23 honoring two Gold Star mothers Mrs. Marguerite McCarty of Knoxville and Mrs. Myrtle Harrington who received 1971 membership cards. A coop supper was served at 6 30 chaired by Edith Hull. Weather kept attendance low with seven members and three visitors. The president Mrs Lois Kelley led the business followed by a flag presentation by junior Melinda Hull. Reports covered the Labor day fox hunt and Moravia school of instructions while plans called for the same number of pop pies as last year and a sack lunch for October near Halloween.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Wil-Rog-Mor Post
Unionvile
Iowa
Legion Home
Marguerite McCarty
Knoxville
Myrtle Harrington
Coop
Edith Hull
Lois Kelley
Melinda Hull
Maybelle Brain
School of Instructions
Moravia
Manager to Attend Management Conference
Leonard De Hoet will attend the annual Management Conference of the Utilities of Iowa in Des Moines October 5 and 6. The theme is Meeting the Requirements of the 70's, with 500 attendees expected. Governor Ray opens, speakers include Dooham Crawford, Richard Farber, Willie Mae Rogers, James L. Hayes, Kenneth Benda, Paul Rogers, R. B. Rosenberg, and Donald Underwood. Entertainment by the Sptecaume Windfall Singers. social hosts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard de Hoet
Utilities of
Iowa
Des Moines
Ray
Dooham Crawford
Edison Electric Institute
New York City
Richard Farber
Northern States Power
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Willie Mae Rogers
Good Housekeeping Institute
James L. Hayes
American Management Association
Kenneth Benda
Iowa Commerce Commission
Paul Rogers
Ozark Air Lines
St. Louis
Missouri
R. B. Rosenberg
Institute of Gas Technology
Donald Underwood
Underwood Jordan Associates
Sptecaume
Clark Hellyer 45 Dies After Stroke At Bloomfield
Clark Hellyer born January 18 1925 son of Dessie Don Rinehart and Dell B Hellyer died after a stroke suffered Monday. Survived by two sisters Monnie Rose of Des Moines and Hazel Moravia and two brothers George Albia and Dick Moravia. He was active in community events directing the county fair and Moravia Fall Festival. Funeral 10:30 Friday Turner Funeral Home officiated by Rev L B Deedrick. Interment Iconium cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Hellyer
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Albia Hospital
Bloomfield Hospital
Clark (Pick) Hellyer
Dessie Don Rinehart
Dell B. Hellyer
Monnie Rose
Des Moines
Hazel
Moravia
George
Albia
Clark
Turner Funeral Home
Talent Show Sponsorship Planned for Bill Riley KRNT Event
The first A meeting reports the fifth grade attendance lead and Mrs. Richard Tubaugh calls it to order. Committees are named with Mrs. Duane Steenhoek chairing Program and other members assigned to refreshment publicity and more. The group marks ten years and outlines plans for the Bill Riley KRNT Talent Show on November 21 at the high school with separate age brackets and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Tubaugh
Tubaugh
Duane Steenhoek
Mark Uhlenhake
Gary Pfannebecker
Jerry Boblenz
Paul Mihalovich
Bill Riley
Dale Sievers
Donald Bolin
Alex Macy
Bertha Broshar Hosts Progressive Club Meeting
Bertha Broshar hosted the Progressive Club on Thursday evening, September 24, for their first fall meeting. Books were passed out and a short business session followed. Bridge at two tables awarded prizes to Icel Broshar, Mary Ward, and Verya McDonough. Refreshments concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Broshar
Icel Broshar
Mary Ward
Verya McDonough
Moravia Saddle Club Sets Oct 8 Meeting and Elections
Moravia Saddle club will meet for a regular meeting and election of officers on Thursday evening Oct. 8, instead of Oct. 1. Members will gather to elect officers and discuss club affairs at the usual venue and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Saddle Club
Thanks to band float helpers and bake sale supporters
Mildred Kelley expresses gratitude to everyone who helped with the band float and bake sale, including mothers who brought food items and chaperones. Her note acknowledges the cooperation and tips for marching band activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kelley
Local births announced from Ottumwa Albia and Muscatine
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Estlack welcome a daughter born Friday September 25 at St Joseph hospital Ottumwa weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Grandparents Eldred Estlack Dow Blumer Unionville. Donald Dowd parents of a daughter born Thursday September 24 at Moarge County hospital Albia weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces named Doana Jean. Baby returned Tuesday from Blank hospital Des Moines for observation. Mr and Mrs Paul Stewart Muscatine announce a 7 pound 7 ounce daughter born September 26 named Flora Leann. Grandparents Kenneth Free and Russell Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Estlack
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Eldred Estlack
Dow Blumer
Unionville
Donald Dowd
Moarge County Hospital
Albia
Doana Jean
Blank Hospital
Des Moines
Paul Stewart
Muscatine
Flora Leann
Kenneth Free
Russell Stewart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flora Jones
Clelia
Kenneth
Leda
Ervin Lincox
Vera
Wailes
Frona
Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Joan Roberts
MecKinleys
Winsler Property
Rebekahs
Vosburg
Rathbun
Rainbow Girls
Unionville Auxiliary
Clair Sellers
D. C Porter
David
Hartford
Grant Tadlock
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