Moravia FHA and FFA Crown Kings and Queens at Dance
Moravia high school hosts a Thursday social where the Moravia FHA crowns Donnie Leffler as chapter king and the Moravia FFA selects Donna Rhee as chapter queen. Elaine Van DePol and Phil Prater preside, with attendants Linda Self Lou Ellen Rowley Claudia Miller Rod Purdum among guests. The event includes dancing and a Newlywed game won by Claudia Miller and Rod Purdum.
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Moravia Fha
FFA
Elaine van DePol
MHA
Donnie Leffler
FHA
Phil Prater
Moravia Ffa
Donna Rhee
Linda Self
Lou Ellen Rowley
Dean Tomlin
Couyres
Claudia Miller
Rod Purdum
Open House Dates Set for Local Schools in November
Supt Wells announces open house events for Moravia district on November 5 for elementary and high school conferences, November 11 and 14 open houses with special programs. Iowa Test results show district in lower 50th percentile. district approved with added curriculum and special education partnerships. Also notes football season ending, and a family turkey dinner with several local families in attendance.
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Supt. Wells
Iowa
Guthrey
Board of Education
Moravia
Ottumwa
Centerville
Udell
Moravia Schools Retained on State Approved List
The Moravia district was notified by the State Department of Public Instruction that it meets state standards and remains on the approved school list. After adding art courses and extending special education to elementary and high school, the board was commended for correcting deficiencies, with action taken October 16, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Moravia
State Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
Department of Public Instruction
State Board of Public Instruction
Board of Education
Rebekah J Opge To Hold Annual Birthday Party
Mrs Harold Hudgens presided at a Moravia Rebekah meeting. A report on the Albia friendship meeting was given by Mrs Frank Wilson. Plans were made to attend the Molton friendship meeting on Nov 6 and a birthday party was planned by Lula Hiatt Mrs Robert Foster and Mrs Ray Charity. A white elephant prize was requested and cake and coffee were served after closing ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hudgens
Moravia
Charity
Lee Benz
Band Mothers Meet At Moravia High Nov 5
The Moravia Band Mothers club will gather at the high school Wednesday afternoon November 5 at 1 45 for a meeting.
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Band Mothers
The
Moravia
Band Mothers Club
Athletic Promoters Meet At High School Monday
Notice states the Athletic Promoters will convene Monday evening November 3 at 7:30 at the high school for a meeting.
Grace Circuit church schedules and meetings
Moravia Grace and Wesley Chapel plan weekly services, Sunday school at 9 or 10, worship at 10 or 11, MYF meetings, choir practices, and multiple finance and administrative meetings. Notices mention budget planning and upcoming charge conference with Bible study and prayer meetings listed in October and November.
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Moravia
Grace John Guthrey
Koinonia
Wesley Chapel
Virgil Dooley
Grace
Robert Foster
Moravia and Salem church notices list services and events
Moravia WSCS meets at 1:30 p.m. October 30 at the church. Salem Moravia hosts Tconium United Methodist worship at 9:30 a.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Church of the Nazarene led by Rev E J Strong with 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 worship, NYPS 7:00, Juniors 7:45, prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30.
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Salem United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Carl Tisue
Salem Church
Moravia
WSCS
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
First Christian Church Sunday School and Aid Meeting
Readable text shows First Christian Church at Fowler with Sunday School and community aid. Superintendent schedules 9:30 a.m. Sunday session and a Wednesday afternoon aid meeting with Clara Irelan.
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First Christian
Fowler
Superintenien
Aid
Clara Itrelan
Seeking Records on Salem Church Members West of Moravia
A Chariton family asks for 1880 to 1890 death records of Salem church members west of Moravia. They seek any sources to fill gaps in their ancestry. Contact the Union office or write Mrs. Bob Hel ler, Chariton, Iowa, with information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
Moravia
Chariton
The
Union
Union Office
Bob Hellyer
Iowa
Cincinnati couples join Garnett three day wolf hunt
Mr and Mrs Vernon Kaster and Mr and Mrs Ed Baughman of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs Virgil Kaster were in Garnett Kansas last week where they enjoyed a three day wolf hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Kaster
Ed Baughman
Cincinnati
Virgil Kaster
Garnett
Kansas
Army Sergeant Hiatt Promoted While Serving in Vietnam
Donald L Hiatt 20, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hiatt Route 2 Centerville, was promoted Sept 18 to Army Sergeant. A squad leader in Company C 1st Battalion 14th Infantry 3d Brigade 4th Infantry Division near Pleiku, he entered service June 1968 and trained at Fort Bliss Texas. Previously stationed at Fort Ord California, he arrived overseas Oct 1968. He is a Moravia High School graduate and resides at 1164 West Jackson Avenue Centerville passed.
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Donald L Hiatt
Kenneth Hiatt
Route
Centerville
4Th Infantry
Vietnam
Hiatt
14Th Infantry
3D Brigade
Plesky
Fort Biss
Texas
Fort Ord
Calif
Engagement announced for Donna Rae Oard to Meryle Brown
Engaged Rev and Mrs L B Deedrick announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Rae Oard to Meryle Brown son of Mr and Mrs W Bell of Ottumwa Iowa Miss Card is an elementary education major at Bethany Nazarene College Bethany Oklahoma Brown is a freshman business administration major at Bethany Nazarene College after serving four years in the U S Navy A June 12 1970 wedding is planned
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L. B. Deedrick
Donna Rae Oard
Meryle Brown
W. Bell
Ottumwa
Iowa
Miss Card
Bethany Nazarene College
Bethany
Oklahoma
Brown
U. S. Navy
Roses to Celebrate 65th Anniversary in Memphis
W A Rose and Alta Harter, longtime Centerville natives, mark 65 years married November 9 1904 wedding at the Harter home in Centerville now living near Memphis. They have four children seven grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. An open house and surprise card shower are planned at 438 North Main Street Memphis Missouri.
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W. A
W. A. Rose
Memphis
Appanoose County
William A. Rose
Alta Harter
J. W. Harter
Centerville
Hiattsville
Kermit
Keith
Martinsburg
Lloyd
Longmont
Colo
Dorothy Clough
Fairfield
Etc Club Meeting At Guthrey Home
The ETC club met Thursday evening with Mrs. John Guthrey presiding. Roll call asked members which season they enjoy most and why. Prize winners in games were Mrs. Lee Hiatt and Mrs. Karl Tuttle. Twelve members attended and refreshments of pie candies and coffee were served.
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ETC Club
John Guthrey
Lee Hiatt
Karl Tuttle
Freeman Johnson Thanks for Kindness and Prayers
Freeman Johnson expresses gratitude for kindness cards prayers and flowers received while in hospital and after returning home, thanking all who sent support.
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Freeman Johnson
Hospital thank you note from Verda Argo
Verda Argo expresses gratitude for the cards letters and kindness received during her hospital stay.
Candy Making Class At Moravia November Eight
Welton Institute of Candy Making from Kansas City visits Moravia to offer a daylong class. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. with lunch brought, coffee provided, and a $3 50 fee covering all materials and a cookbook. Reservations via Mrs James Schupp or Mrs David Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welton Institute of Candy Making
Kansas City
Moravia
James Schupp
David Harris
Osa Brown Memorial Rites Held In Moravia
Osa Ina Brown died October 20 1969 at Monroe county hospital age 73. She lived in the community most of her life moving to Albia Manor nine months ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Birdie Main Moravia Mrs Marguerite Beaty Marshalltown Mrs Marjorie Hough Eddyville and sons Russell and Lloyd Brown Moravia plus nieces nephews and friends. Services were held at Turner funeral home Maravia with Rev Donald Hunt Ottumwa. Burial in Iconium cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Osa Ina Brown
A. J
Priscilla Free Brown
Icinoum
Monroe County Hospital
Albia Manor
Birdie Main
Moravia
Lloyd
Marguerite) Beaty
Marshalltown
Versal
Marjorie) Hough
Eddyville
Russell
Lloyd Brown
Harry
Turner Funeral Home
Maravia
Donald Hunt
Ottumwa
Merle Prater
Grace Whitehead
Iconium Cemetery
Dick, Jerry and
Kenneth Brown
Gaylord Main
Dean Hough
Denny Beaty
Card of Thanks for Cancer Memorial Fund Aid
The family expresses sincere thanks to relatives, neighbors, and friends for cards, flowers, and food and to those who donated to the Cancer Memorial fund for their sister Osa Brown. Blessings from Mrs. Birdie Main, Mrs. Beryl Brown, and the Brown, Beaty, and Hough families.
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Cancer Memorial Fund
Osa Brown
Birdie Main
Beryl Brown
Russell Brown
Lloyd Beaty
Lloyd Brown
Versal Hough
Moravia FFA to Sell Fruit in Community Drive
Moravia FFA plans a fruit sale featuring US No 1 grade Rio Grande Valley oranges and Ruby Red grapefruit. Boxes priced at 4.25 dollars with two sizes available for each fruit. 44 box lots offered. Orders accepted Oct 28 to Nov 11. delivery expected Dec 8 to 12. Contact any FFA member or Mr Boblenz.
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Moravia Ffa
Rio Grande Valley
FFA
Boblenz
Mummers ParadeThursday Evening Parade Event At Community Building
Parents are reminded to bring children to the Mummers Parade at 6 30 Thursday October 30 at the community building. Prizes await best costumes and treats for all entrants.
SCA Meeting Recap At High School Serves Students
The second SCA meeting of the year at the high school covered reports on ongoing projects and Maple Grove school relocation. Awards included a $5 attendance prize to the fourth grade. membership surpassed 300. Open house dates were set for American Education Week. the Nov 22 Bill Riley Talent Show was announced with signups by Nov 1.
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SCA
Deédrick
Richard Tubaugh
Marion Woodward
Maple Grove
Don Bolin
Wells
Bill Riley
Jane Kaster
Townsend
Guthrey
Easter
Iowa Southern Utilities
Earl Morrison
Audrey Lundgren
LaVern Horn
Billy Wilson
Walter Paris
Delmar Dowd
Dale Sievers
David Harris
Ray Tubaugh
Troy Lockman
Mark Uhlenhake
Kenneth Doud
Doris Main Expresses Gratitude for Hospital Visits
Doris Main extends thanks for prayers, cards, and visits during hospital stay, noting heartfelt support from friends and church community.
Hospital Thank You Note From Mrs. Gary Perry
A hospital gratitude message from Mrs. Gary Perry thanks friends for cards flowers gifts and visits during her stay at Albia hospital.
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Albia
Gary Perry
Thanks for the hospital kindness from friends and neighbors
Virginia Boblenz expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who supported her during hospitalization, thanking them for thoughts and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Boblenz
Moravia Town Election Tuesday With Unopposed Mayor
Moravia voters will cast ballots Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the community building. Rex Angel is unopposed for re election as mayor. Incumbent councilmen seeking re election are John Spencer, Paul Wilson, Mervin Ellison and Duane Steenhoek. Other candidates are Charles Turner, Jack Easter and Wm Woodward Jr. Voters must write in a candidate for town treasurer as no nomination papers exist. current treasurer Margaret Brooks holds the position.
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Moravia
Union
Rex Angel
John Spencer
Paul Wilson
Mervin Ellison
Duane Steenhoek
Charles Turner
Jack Easter
Wm. Woodward
Margaret Brooks
Orel Kaster Suffers Heart Attack Monday
Orel Kaster suffered a heart attack Monday morning and was taken by Geyer ambulance to Monroe county hospital. He was transferred to Ottumwa hospital Tuesday where his condition is listed as critical.
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Orel Kaster
Geyer
Monroe County Hospital
Ottumwa Hospital
Local health notes and visitors from surrounding towns
Ralph Davis remains in Ottumwa hospital after a heart attack with improving condition. Centerville’s Mrs Inez DeBouIe Mr and Mrs Harold Main Oskaloosa and Grimes residents visited Elec Main home Friday. Mrs Jerry Boblenz returned home from Monroe County hospital after four weeks for burns while making doughnuts. Mrs Boyd Paxston treated at Monroe County hospital Albia from Thursday to Sunday. John Koziol Centerville visited Buell Taylor home Sunday morning.
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Ralph Davis
Ottumwa Hospital
Inez DeBoule
Centerville
Harold Main
Oskaloosa
Mona Tarbell
Grimes
Elec
Jerry Boblenz
Monroe County Hospital
Burns
Boyd Paxston
Albia
John Koziol
Buell Taylor
Sara Hersey Selected for Dakota Wesleyan Band
Sara E Hersey daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hersey of Moravia has been chosen as a member of the 1969 70 Dakota Wesleyan University marching band. Selection is based on competitive auditions. Sara is a Wesleyan freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara E. Hersey
Thomas Hersey
Moravia
Dakota Wesleyan University
Sara
Wesleyan
Baby Melinda Marie Born to Mr and Mrs Donovan
Mr and Mrs Mike Donovan welcomed a daughter named Melinda Marie born October 25 at St Joseph hospital in Center ville weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wm Donovan Jr of Centerville and Mr and Mrs Donald Sell of Union ville Missouri.
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Mike Donovan
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Melinda Marie
Wm. Donovan Jr
Donald Sell
Unionville, Mo
Mohawks Fall Short as Corydon Wins 33 16
Moravia's Moravia Mohawks scored two touchdowns and extra points but could not hold a lead against Corydon on the local field. Ron Thomas plunged in for MHS TDs and Gary Tisue celebrated a successful drive as Corydon pulled away late with a 33 to 16 victory on Wednesday night. Randy Scout connected Moravia's fivst 10 on a 20 yard pass from Bob Hiatt.
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Corydon
MUS Mohawks
Homus
Ableve
Ron Thomas
Cone
MHS
Gary Tisue
Mike Tumlin
Pacuuids
Yne Mohawks
Randy Scout
Moravia
Bob Hiatt
Thomas
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Resent
Phyllis Rowley
Skip
Ken
Dennis Underwood
Troy
Tresa
Burlington
Gary Underwood
Tammy
Blakesburg
Ike Johnson
Osceola
Connie Traxler
Ronnie Underwood
Rebekah J.opge
Faery Pat
Grace Circuit
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Fairview Church
Tconium United Methodist
Deedrick
B. F. Whitehead
Verda Argo
Mummers
Doris Main
Sara Hersey
Antiquity Lodge No
A.M
Robert Patts
W.M
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