Moravia High School Homecoming Royal Court Named
Moravia High announced the homecoming royal court for the upcoming week. Underclassmen listed left to right include Karen Moss Larry Wilson Shelia DuVall Bob Mitchell Janet Tisue and Mike Brown. Senior homecoming king and queen will be elected by student vote next Wednesday October 16 with a public crowning at 7 p.m. The program features stage band and concert choir numbers and ends with a pep rally before the football game versus Seymour Friday. School dismisses at 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Royal Court
Moravia High School
Karen Moss
Larry Wilson
Shelia DuVall
Bob Mitchell
Janet Tisue
Mike Brown
Seymour
Nicaragua Exchange Student Arrives At Avera Home
Maria Deloris Icazo from Nicaragua begins a school term with the Avera family in Des Moines Iowa. The visitor, ages 13 to 15 in the article, seeks to learn English and enjoy snow for the first time while staying with Annette and Sally Avera and Dr and Mrs Avvera.
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Avera
Nicaragua
Annette Avera
Sally Avera
Avvéra
Donald
Maria Deloris Icazo
Miss Icazo
Miami
Chicago
Des Moines
Kansas
Leon
Ray Avera
Moravia High School
Mormon Trail 26 Moravia 8 in junior high clash
Mormon Trail downed Moravia 26 to 8. MT totaled 167 rushing yards to 128, with 11 first downs to Moravia’s 7. Randy McDanel led Moravia with 63 yards, and a 20 yard TD run plus two point conversion. Moravia finally scored in the last quarter on McDanel’s 20 yard run and a QB sneak. Defensive stops and tackles highlighted the game as Sat prep and upcoming matchups were noted. The report also covers a Sadie Railing families gathering and local social visits with several households listed.
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Mormon Trail
Jr High Mohawks
Phe
Moravia
Little Mohawks
Randy McDanel
Mormon Trail Boys
One McDanel
Dennis Easter
Gray Unde
Moni Brian Veted Marile
Sworery Klampe
Ope Aid
Bearis Kasteried
Mark Hall
Randy Phillips
Daren Tubaugh
Jaren Tubaugh
Melcher
Dallas Hese
Wayne
Eastern Star Holds Friendship Meeting in Moravia
The Moravia Eastern Star chapter hosted its regular and Friendship meeting with guests from Mystic Centerville Albia Eddyville Unionville and Moravia. Special guest Mrs Gusta Cine Grand Representative to Quebec from Torrington Wyoming attended.
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Moravia Ces
Booster Club Meeting Tonight with Pot Luck Dinner
The Booster Club will meet this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the community building. Attendees should bring a dish to share for a pot luck dinner and discuss upcoming events.
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Booster Club
School Calendar Highlights For October Events
The calendar lists October activities including class ring orders on Thursday at 8 45 a.m. Football games against Mormon Trail on Friday at 7 30 p.m. Band trip to William Penn College Saturday with an 8 a.m. bus. Homecoming Coronation on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. FFA trip to Kansas City October 16 17 18. School dismissals 2 p.m. October 17. No school October 18 for Teachers Convention. Homecoming football vs Seymour on October 18 at 7 30 p.m. 78 football against Wayne of Corydon on October 19 at 9 a.m.
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Mormon Trail
Wm Penn College
Melcher
Dallas
FFA
Kansas City
Seymour
Wayne
Corydon
Moravia Area Highway 5 Paving Planned by Oct 21
Moravia Union reports contractors expect Highway No. 5 paving to begin by October 21 weather permitting. Central Paving Co of Indianola will start at the Milwaukee railroad overpass near Moravia and pave north including the 318 edge. Jensen Construction Co of Sioux City to begin at Centerville north toward Rathbun, weather permitting.
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Moravia Union
Central Paving Co
Indianola
Milwaukee Railroad
Moravia
Moravia Corporation
Jensen Construction Co
Sioux City
Centervillé
Rathbun
Albia
Gratitude for Kindness During Hospital Stay
Thank you to everyone for prayers, cards, letters, gifts, visits, and calls shown during my stay at St. Joseph Hospital in Ottumwa. All acts of kindness were greatly appreciated.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Lee
Thanks for the cards and letters after my hospital stay
I express gratitude to all who remembered me with cards and letters during my hospital stay. Special thanks go to Dr. Avera and the nurses for their care.
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Dr. Avera
Card of Thanks for neighbors and hospital staff
We express heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and thoughtful friends for expressions of sympathy. Special thanks to Monroe County Hospital staff Dr Avera and Rev Deedrick for care. Flowers were deeply appreciated. — Rees Lockwood and Mrs Ruth Hyder.
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Monroe County Hospital
Avera
Deedrick
Rees Lockwood
Ruth Hyder
Thanks for ECards Gifts and Visits During Hospital Stay
I thank all who sent ecards gifts flowers and visits while I was in the hospital. Gratitude for the help given to my family during my hospitalization and since returning home. Thank you.
Family thanks for support during illness and accident
The Hiatt family expresses gratitude for cards and acts of kindness during Lee Hiatt’s illness and the related accident. Janice McDonough and Larry Sime visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max McDonough, over the weekend. A birthday dinner was held Saturday for Janice with guests Mr. and Mrs. Max Biser and Mr. and Mrs. Denny Rosdail.
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Janice McDonough
Larry Sime
Max McDonough
Janice
Max Biser
Denny Rosdail
Former Moravian Dies in Olathe Colorado
Death notice for Harry Johnson of Olathe Colorado husband of Mary E Pence Johnson, reported here. Funeral services planned for Thursday afternoon.
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Olathe
Colorado
Harry Johnson
Colo
Mary E. Pence Johnson
Hearing set October 18 on sale of Appanoose Lumber Co
Creditors and interested parties notified of a Des Moines bankruptcy hearing at 3 p.m. Friday October 18 concerning the Appanoose Lumber Co part of the Appanoose Development Co estate. Turner Lumber Co seeks to purchase inventory equipment fixtures real estate for 75.46 percent of appraised value per the trustee Terry Loe schen.
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Lumber Co
Des Moines
Appanoose Lumber Co
Appanoose Development Co
Turner Lumber Co
Moravia
Terry D. Loeschen
The
FFA Boys to Attend National Meeting in Kansas City
F.F.A. members Craig Vance Mike Flatt Mark French Bob Mitchell Tim Seals Rodney Wolfe and advisor Mr David Carter plan to travel to the national FFA convention in Kansas City. Two officer football players cannot attend. Brad Mitchell named alternate. They meet at the school Oct 15 with sleeping bags, depart 3:30 a.m. for 8:00 a.m. registration, attend all events Thursday and Friday, and return for Homecoming Oct 18.
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F.F.A
Focal F.F.A
Kansas City
Craig Vance
Mike Flatt
Mark French
Bob Mitchell
Tim Seals
Rodney Wolfe
Brad Mitchell
David Carter
Progressive Club Party At Paul Broshar Home
A Progressive Club party gathered Saturday evening at Paul Broshar residence with a coop supper and families present. Bridge games yielded prizes to Mrs Eva Tucker and Ralph McDonough.
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Paul Broshar
Eva Tucker
Ralph McDonough
Arle Wilson Hosts Twentieth Century Club Meeting
The Twentieth Century Club met with Mrs. Arlie Wilson on a Tuesday afternoon. Ten members answered roll call with a thought for the day. A card was sent to Mrs. Ida Kelley in hospital. Helen Tadlock read The Mad Doctor's Drive, Rhoda Holman read Love Works Wonders, Inez Campbell read A Mountain Top Challenge, Violet Perry read Execution in Appanoose County, and Wilma Whicker closed with The Wind and Leaves. Next meeting will be with Gertrude Johnson on November 5.
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Arle Wilson
Twentieth Century Club
Arlie Wilson
Ida Kelley
Helen Tadlock
Rhoda Holman
Inez Campbell
Gertrude Johnson
Births Report From Iowa Towns
Mr and Mrs Gary Scott welcome daughter Amy Renee born October 1 at Mahaska County Hospital Oska loosa weighing six pounds seven ounces. Grandparents LeRoy Brown Sioux Falls and Charles Scott Albia with great grandparents Hagerman Brown Vance and other relatives listed. Kristi Jean born October 8 at Monroe County Hospital Albia weighing 2 ounces and welcomed by sisters Stacy and Reggie. Grandparents Carol Self and Orville Rogers. Larry Whitehead and family greet son David Jay born October 1 1974 at Lutheran Hospital Des Moines weighing ten pounds two ounces and 22 inches long. Parents Forrest Foster Centerville Rt 3 and B F Whitehead Iconium with great grandmother Maude Whitehead.
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Gary Scott
Amy Renee
Mahaska County Hospital
Oskaloosa
Scott
Carol Bawa
LeRoy Brown
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Charles Scott
Albia
Wm. Hagerman
Beryl] Brown
Moravia
Roy Scott
Leonard Vance
Augusta Vance
Ron Self
Orville Rogers
Larry Whitehead
Chariton
Lutheran Hospital
Des Moises
Tong
David Jay
Douglas Lee
Forrest Foster
Rt. 3
Centerville
B. F. Whitehead
Iconium
Maude Whitehead
Ico
Moravia Council Passes Noise Ordinance and Spending Controls
Moravia city council approved use of the community building for meals to aid the elderly, while enabling local men to meet there if the space remains clean. It tightened spending with requisition forms for purchases over 30 dollars and trimmed cemetery and parks staff. The council also enacted a noise ordinance, enforced a curfew for underage residents, and scheduled bids for next season’s mowing. The vandalized police car was discussed and a special meeting set for midweek.
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Moravia
United Methodist Church
Women's Society
Tess
Raymond Lockman
Moravia Union
Chelsing
St Wag
Carl
Morton
Speedy Warren Defeats Mohawks in Moravia Friday
The Moravia Mohawks were beaten 38 to 8 by S. E. Warren. Moravia gained 62 rushing yards and 35 passing for 97 yards total with four first downs. Warren totaled 208 rushing and 156 passing yards for 13 first downs. Ed Simpson led Moravia with 31 yards on the ground. Brent Walker went 6 of 20 through the air. Dave McDane intercepted a Warren pass while Stuart McDanes and Jeff C McDanet recovered fumbles. The Mohawks travel to Humeston to face Mormon Trail next.
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Moravia
S.E. Warren
Warren Boys
Warren
Ed Simpson
Brent Walker
Dave McDane
Stuart McDanes
Jeff C. McDanet
Humeston
Mormon Trail
McDonoughs End National Board Meeting Visit Boise
Mr and Mrs Max McDonough spent last week at Boise Idaho where Mrs McDonough attended the fall meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Council of State Garden Clubs She has been serving as Intermediate Gardening Chairman They traveled to the Idaho meeting by bus enjoying the scenery and returned home Friday by plane
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Max McDonough
Boisé
Idaho
James Main Undergoes Open Heart Surgery in Kansas City
James Main underwent open heart surgery at a Kansas City hospital on Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Jerry Main of Fairfield traveled to Kansas City Tuesday. A report Wednesday evening stated he had come through the operation successfully.
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James Main
Kansas City Hospital
Jerry Main
Fairfield
Kansas City
Rosdail Family Takes McDonough to Hospital Stint
Mr and Mrs Denny Rosdail and Erica took Mrs Ralph McDonough to Iowa City Sunday then to Cedar Rapids The patient entered University hospital and Monday had surgery on her arm The Rosdails and Mrs McDonough returned home Tuesday evening
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Denny Rosdail
Erica
Ralph McDonough
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Charity and friends gather in Des Moines for Marshall Perry birthday
Mr and Mrs Gary Charity spent the weekend in Des Moines where Mrs Charity demonstrated painting and decorative art at Living History Farms. Julie and Jayne visited their grandparents Ray and Charity. Mr and Mrs Marshall Perry stayed Fri to Mon with Mrs Rowena Beck and Jonathan in Des Moines. Dale Laws and Travis joined from Algona Debbie Laws from Mason City and Brett Engelmann from Des Moines for Marshall's birthday celebration Saturday night and Sunday.
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Gary Charity
Des Moines
Charity
Living History Farms
Julie
Jayne
Ray Charity
Marshall Perry
Rowena Beck
Jonathan
Dale Laws
Travis
Algona
Debbie Laws
Mason City
Brett Engelmann
Marshall
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Carie
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Badie Railing
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Yim
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Jeffrey Scott McDonough
Sylvie Hisit
Dennis Gardner
Mrs. Mearl Waiter
Eastern Star
Wanda VanBenthuysen
Star
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Shepard
Dick Johnson
Ben Davis
Eddyville
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Winifred Schrodt
Mary Martin
Suzanne Turner
Phyllis Dicks
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Moravia Farm Service
Murrow
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