This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1971
Page
4
Melcher Dallas built a 31-0 lead and defeated the Mohawks 38-6 in Blue Grass conference action. Al Wood scored on a 40 yard pass to Russ Moore and led M D with 88 rushing yards while completing 6 of 19 passes for 122 yards. Melcher Dallas outgained Mohawks 238 to 109 in rushing.
The ETC club gathered at Blanche Kincade’s residence on October 14 with all members in attendance. Gail Tuttle won the door prize, and plans were laid for the 50th anniversary. Pearl Woodward and Florence Carson won prizes in the games, and pumpkin pie, mints, nuts, and coffee were served. Mary Boller reported Rev. Fix’s improvement and return to Heritage House on October 8. He is 90 years old.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Appanoose County on Tuesday November 2 at St. Marys church Centerville from 12 noon to 6 PM The unit will be set up in the church basement A quota of 216 donors is set with 179 residents already responding on August 26 Eligible ages are 18 to 65 Donors may sign in at local business and office locations or call 856-3885 or 856-3125 for appointments To reduce congestion donors should indicate their preferred hour for the visit Your help is wanted Give Life Give Blood.
Marion Woodward expresses gratitude to all who sent cards calls flowers and prayers during hospitalization at Albia words shared to acknowledge the kindness and support received during recovery
Moravia Elementary invites parents and children to an open house on Thursday evening October 28 from 7 to 9 pm in observance of National Education Week. Visitors may tour classrooms meet teachers and view student work. Weeklong visiting encouraged from October 25 to 29.
SCA will meet Monday October 25 at 7 30 p m in the high school building Paul Forney of Indian Hills Community College will speak on The Goals and Purposes of SCA
The Moravia post office will be closed Monday October 25 to observe Veterans Day. No window service or rural carrier mail delivery will occur. Regular lockbox service will be provided and receipt and dispatch of mail will occur as on a normal day.
An electronic recording thermometer was presented to Albia Hospital by Marion Woodward ward in memory of her husband William Woodward Sr. The hospital administration and staff greatly appreciate the modern aid.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives during the weekend. Benell Jr and family from Des Moines accompanied by Kester and Kaster households visited, with Bobby Joe Kaster joining the Benell family in Des Moines as his mother receives hospital care in Albia. Additional visits included Rex Angel, Bette Van Dorin, and Center ville guests, plus extended travels of Burton, Davis, Hiatt, Coulson families across several states.
The Homemakers club met at the Merrill Shepard home Sunday evening with all twelve members and husbands present. After the business session, cards were played. Refreshments included sandwiches, pumpkin pie, coffee, and pop. Next meeting set for Glen McNair’s home with a co op supper on November 21.
A grateful message expresses thanks for flowers letters and visits during a hospital stay at Monro County Hospital and Ottumwa Hospital. Special appreciation is extended to teachers the Second Grade class Rev Woodin Rev Lobb Rev Plum Rev Brown Crandall and Rev Victpsu of Centerville Nazaren e Church along with many churches and prayers from Iowa and beyond.
Teoniuum United Methodist Church led by Rev. L G Deadrick invites worship at 9 30 a m and church school at 10 30 a m with Pastor Donald Whitehead officiating. Sunday activities reflect a traditional schedule for parishioners and families.
The Moravia United Methodist Parish lists services and activities led by Rev Thomas W Woodin with Clarence Whitehead as Lay Leader. Worship 9 30 pm Church School 10 30 am Jr Choir Booster club dinner 6 30 pm Couple's Group at Dean Tomlin home UMYF 6 00 pm Singspiration at Salem S C A meets Monday 7 30 pm Jr high UMYF 7 30 pm Prayer meeting and Bible study at Salem Rebecca Circle at Mrs Jack Kaster home
Salem United Methodist Church announces services Sunday worship at 10 30 am with church school at 9 30 am and evening events including Senior High UMYF in the basement 7 30 pm Singspiration Monday S C A meeting at 7 30 pm Rebecca Circle at Mrs Jack Easter home 7 30 pm parish prayer meeting and Bible study Special Notice Wesley WS CS meets Thursday at 1 30 pm at Mrs Mae McDonald home In charge of Mrs Goldie Hiatt roll call Halloween prank Doris Boblenz to serve
The Church of the Nazarene D. R. Umes lists services on Sunday October 24 including 10:00 am Sunday School and 11:00 am Morning Service. Rally Day features Spokesmen Trio next Sunday. Evening Service at 7:30 pm and Youth Hour led by Natalie Woodward. Zone meeting October 28. Dorothy Terry speaks Swaziland. Halloween party October 29 at the community building. Transportation: 724-3649.
A mixed shower Tuesday evening at Chariton River Baptist Church honored Connie Renwick, bride to be of Charles Moore, with church ladies hosting and Mrs Sandra Mitchell in charge. Guests listed include Mrs Keg Retvick, Mrs Vicky Mihglovich, Liza, Mrs Ria Maria, Kathy Maria, Mrs Ernestine Argo, and many others. gifts were opened after pencil games.
Moravia Rebekahs hear delegate Mrs. Kincade of the Mystic Rebekah Lodge report on the Rebekah Assembly held last week. The Moravia lodge will also receive the traveling emblem from the visiting delegate.
The Salem WSCS met at the church on October 13 at 1 30 pm with Margaret Callen leading devotion from Matthew 26. A centered cross draped with barb wire flowers and candles was shown. Officers were elected for January with Edna Ward as president and Imogene Tisue as treasurer. Plans included a World Thank Bank, a charity clothing drive for Sioux City, and a cooperative family night turkey supper next month. A special worship service with a $25 missions gift in honor of a member was proposed.
Brief readable fragments hint at a local notice with names and actions but lack clear context or complete details. No dates or places are distinctly legible, limiting concrete facts for a fuller card.
Vikings secure a tight victory against Meiinouk at home. Meiinouk faced a tough away challenge as the crowd watched a closely fought contest.
The kickoff meeting on Oct 14 outlined plans for a county wide Red Cross drive from Oct 25 through Nov 12 aiming to raise $2000. This is the first county drive since 1967 as Community Chest funds have been depleted. Danny Mihalovich of Centerville is the county chairman with volunteer co chairs guiding the effort.
Mrs Birdie Main honored at a dinner before the Auxiliary unit meeting with membership card presented and a gift. Mrs Michael Koffman presided. reports from secretary treasurer and membership committee. fifth district meeting set for Nov 6 in Oskaloosa. delegates elected and alternates named. charter draped for Mrs Villa Wheeler. door prize won by Mrs Mary McClurg. twenty three in attendance.
The North Bend Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon with Maxine Rinehart. Donna opened with a poem, Sharon read minutes and led roll call, and a thank you note from Mary Sue Zapatil was read. Dues were paid, a soup supper planned for next month, bandages cut and sewed for hospitals, and prizes awarded to Sharon and Lorena.
Violet Perry expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards visits prayers and kindness. She thanks Dr Avera Reverend Woodin Reverend Plum and all the nurses and wishes God bless you all.
Lucille Clayworth expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during hospitalization. Special thanks go to Dr Avera nurses aides and Rev Plum for their care and support during the stay.
Local 735 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, employed by Jows Southern Utilities Co., entered their third week of strike after midnight Tuesday Oct. 5. Negotiations were reported to be scheduled for today Thursday. Wages were not a major issue. contract differences centered on lunch and stand-by regulations. Office and administrative staff remained at work, manning service trucks during the strike.
The women s Home Economics Adult Education class will meet for the second session Wednesday night October 20 at 7 30 in the Home Economics room at the high school. Mrs Betty Schupp will present a program on dried flowers. The next class on Oct 27 will be given by Mrs Virginia McDonough on macrame. Bring one piece of heavy stiff corrugated cardboard or wall board and a ball of firm cotton cord.
Officials of the State Conservation Commission announce the quail season begins Saturday October 23. Quail populations are strong in south central and southeast Iowa with hunters expected to encounter active coveys. The season runs October 23 to January 31, 1972, daily shooting hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., bag limit eight and possession limit sixteen birds statewide.
After two weeks in University hospital Iowa City Mrs Jim Schupp returned home Friday evening She will re enter the University hospital Monday Oct 25 to undergo surgery Mr and Mrs Wilson Hart of Mt Grove Missouri were weekend guests at the parental John Kelley home.
The Stocker family and Meretta Lyon express gratitude to the Moravia Fire Department to Dr and Mrs Avera for their efforts toward Clifford Stocker IH and thank Rev Woodin and Father Schwan for services and comfort. Thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for help and food.
The Mohawkettes girls basketball team of Sl High School, led by new head coach Keith Murkow, prepares for the 1971 72 season with letter winners Sharon Thomas sidelined part of the year after appendectomy. The squad roster includes Jean Ann Rouge Fonda Dicks Diana Sally Martin Janece Mutuwheltes and others, as they face a schedule that mixes home and away games from November through February against schools such as Farragut Albia Lamon Seymour Southeast Warren Melcher Dallas and Blue Grass Conference foes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.