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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1974

Page

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Moravia Class of 1927 29 Reunion Planned Friday

Moravia High School class members from 1927 and 1929 are set to attend a reunion Friday evening at Albia Country Club with many traveling from distant areas. The event includes a photographed class group from 1925 with names and placements in the lineup.

MHS Moravia High School Albia Country Club Moravia Lloyd Brown Moravia Union Melvin Main Truxton Dicks Wm. Morgan Claude Hawk August Morris Keith Roberts Herman Smith Scott Tucker Oneila Foster Jane Luse Edna Pfannebecker Dwight Frost Lloyd McDanel Edward Wenkelman Clifford McDanel Carl van Zante Elvain Cornett Hilbert Roberts Glen Coltrain Fern Simpkins Goldie Cline Goldie Hiatt Vern Stocker Carl Black Emery Ballenger Mildred McCloud Burella Lockman Mina Stocker Fay Selby Mary Selby Hazel Doll Edith Powell Virgil Pence Dorothy Broshar Dale Perry Vernal Hough Marie Oehler Ruth Hinote Forrest Easter Glennie Scott Emery Colfrain Ralph Davis Irene Fix Marie Clark Beryle Cornett Roberta Humphrey Helen Owd

County Treasurer Resigns Monday in County

Earl Hedgecock submitted his resignation Monday to the Appaloosa County Board of Supervisors due to ill health. He was elected County Treasurer in 1966 and began serving January 1, 1967. Dorothy Walker, Deputy Treasurer, was appointed Monday to fill the unexpired term and will run for election in November. Kevin Danieig spent Friday and Saturday with the Alan Dooleys at Albion.

Earl Hedgecock Appaloose

Lynn Lemleys Host Homemakers Club Meeting

Homemakers met at the Lynn Lemley home Sunday evening. Couples present included Merl Adams Jim Walker Mansel Tarbell Russell Lowell Merrill Shepard Emil Long George Lain Harold Huff Lewis Beaty and Ruth McNair. After the business meeting progressive pitch was played. Next meeting will be at Emil Longa's home. Sandwiches snacks orange juice and coffee were served by the hostess. Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter spent Monday evening at the Earl Darrah home in Plano visiting with Mr and Mrs Arnie Wold of Holiday Fla.

Lynn Lemleys Clus Lynn Lemley Merl Adams Jim Walker Mansel Tarbell Russell Lowell Merrill Shepard Emil Long George Lain Harold Huff Lewis Beaty Ruth McNair Emil Longa Loyd Carter Earl Darrah Plano Arnie Wold Holiday, Fla

Lavender and yellow wedding at Marys Catholic Church

Francis Moffatt and ae Te wed at Marys Catholic Church in Albia on August 24 at 2 PM. Rev Father Skwank officiated. Bride and groom names, their parents, attendants, and reception details are listed with floral decor and home address in Des Moines.

Iolus Mary's Catholic Albia Ae Te Amd Francis Moffatt Father Skwank Carl Moffatt Carolyn Chidest Glen Housley Jerry Carr David Spilman Nikkie Cooper Louis Fugate May Frank Hubbell Ave Des Moines

Moravia Edges Moulton In High-Scoring Softball Thriller

Moravia girls beat Moulton 12 to 11 after a 7-run second inning by Moulton gave an 8-1 lead. Sherri Hinote delivered the winning hit in the bottom of the 8th as Moravia rallied with strong pitching from Sherri Easter and key hits from Hinote VanBenthuysen DuVall and McDanel Clark. Moulton won the J V game 13-4. Judy Zajec, Vicky Lockman pitched.

Moulton Moravia Girls Moulton Girls Sherri Easter Kandi Kaster Sherri Hinote Moravia Molly VanBenthuysen Shelia DuVall JH McDanel Lori Clark Judy Zajec Vicky Lockman Janet Zajec Moravia JV Jane Zajec Janet Tisue Vicki Horn

Moravia Girls Lose Two To Melcher-Dallas In Quad Meet

Moravia varsity and junior varsity softball teams fell to Melcher-Dallas on Tuesday. JV won 7 5 with Judy Zajec and Vicky Lockman pitching and Jane Zajec catching as Moravia had two hits and two errors. Varsity lost 6 2 as Sherri Kaster pitched a three hitter and Moravia committed four errors while Lisa Clark and Sherri Kaster had Moravia’s only hits.

Melcher-Dallas Moravia Judy Zajec Vicky Lockman Jane Zajec Paula Burkland Joyce McDanet Melcher-Dallis Mohawkettes Sherri Kaster Lisa Clark

Mohawkettes Rally Past Eddyville to 13-10 Victory

Mohawkettes trailed 10-2 entering the sixth inning before a comeback against Eddyville. Sherri Kaster struck out three and allowed five hits and two walks. Moravia hitters included Lisa Clark with two triples and a double, Kandi Kaster two singles and a double, and several others with key hits. Eddyville JV later defeated Moravia 21-2 as Moravia committed seven errors. Tody Zajec and Vicky Lockman pitched.

Mohawkettes Eddyville MHL Sherri Kaster Moravia Sheri Hinote Molly VanBenthuysen Jai McDanel Sheila du Yall Lisa Clark Becky Kaster Kandi Kaster Tody Zajec Vicky Lockman

Local News: McDonoughs Visit with Relph Family

Mr and Mrs Relph McDonough spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents the Jack Mc Donoughs Garnet Brain was a Sunday afternoon visitor Wanda Murdy and Garnet Brain attended a county president s School of Destruction of the American Legion Auxiliary at Mystic Tye a.

Relph McDonough Jack McDonoughs Garnet Brain Wanda Murdy American Legion Auxiliary Mystic Tye

Moravian 74 football opens season with win over Murray

Moravian earns a 7-0 victory as Roy Tarbell intercepts a Murray screen and returns to the one yard line. Jim Rinehart powers a drive to the opening TD. Jeff L. McDanel adds the extra point. Ray Tarbell leads a strong defense with two fumbles recovered and an interception while Moravia outgains Murray 81 rushing yards to 60. Next Friday Moravia hosts Lean in a promising early-season matchup.

Murray Roy Tarbell Jim Rinehart Jeff L. McDanel Ray Tarbell Jeff C. McDanel Harold Rowley Ronnie Woodward Moravia Lean

Weekend visitors and local hospital note updates

Weekend visitors included Mrs Thelma McDanel with Hendren and family from Ottumwa Mrs Michael McDanel and Christopher from Comanche and Mrs Francis Argo with Oska loosa and Mrs Lloyd Rose with Longmont Colo Harold Hudgens returned Tuesday after a two week pneumonia stay at Monroe County Hospital Mr and Mrs George Simmons from Hinsdale Ill and Mr and Mrs Gale Thompson from Adell visited Mr and Mrs Mearl Walter Aubry Walter Centerville is a patient at Bloomfield Hospital Mrs Marvin Gardnpner called on her brother Tuesday Mr and Mrs Dale Cody from Bra shier Mo Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson and Helen Ludwick of Bartham visited Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer

Thelma McDanel Hendren Ottumwa Michael McDanel Christopher Commanche Francis Argo Oskaloosa Lloyd Rose Longmont Cola Harold Hudgens Monroe County Hospital George Simmons Hinsdale Gale Thompson Adell Mearl Walter Aubry Walter Centerville Bloomfield Hospital Marvin Gard Pner Dale Cody Bra'shier Frank Wilison Helen Ludwick Bartham Ira Boyer

Rebekah Lodge Holds Annual Fall Picnic

Moravia Rebekah Lodge held its annual fall picnic at the shelter house in the park on Monday evening. A regular meeting followed the picnic with Mrs Genevieve Morgan, noble grand, presiding. An invitation to attend Moulton Lodge on Sept 19 was read and plans discussed. A report on the upcoming state assembly to be held in Cedar Rapids in October was read.

Rebekah Lodge Moravia Shelter House Rebekah Genevieve Morgan Noble Grand Moulton Rebekah Lodge Cedar Rapids

Moravia Girls Fall to Twin Cedars 5-1 in Key Match

Twin Cedars, rated highly, defeated Moravia 5-1 as Sherri Gereore pitched for Moravia and Karla VanHall for Twin Cedars allowed only two hits. Becky Easter led Moravia with two singles. Moravia IV had three hits and six errors. JV game ended 14-2 for Twin Cedars with Susan Spencer Jane Zajec and Janet Tisue contributing Moravia hits.

MHS Twin Cedars Moravia Gerrore Sherri Easter Lisa Clark Karla VanHall Becky Easter Judy Zajec Vicky Lockman Moravia IV Susan Spencer Jane Zajec Janet Tisue

Elsa DeLong Breaks Hip After Porch Fall

Mrs Elsa DeLong fell on her porch Wednesday morning breaking her hip. She was taken to St Joseph Hospital in Centerville for treatment.

Elsa Delong St. Joseph Hospital Centerville

Moravia Saddle Club Cakes After Parade Parade Cake Walk

Moravia Saddle Club will hold a cake walk at the shelter house in the park immediately following the big parade Saturday. Saddle Club members are to furnish two cakes.

Moravia Saddle Club Saddle Club

Local Hospital Admissions Report

Hospital patient counts include Sean McDanel at St Joseph Hospital Centerville after surgery. Little Richelle Pfannebecker, 3, is a Monroe County Hospital Albia patient. Gaylord McDanel, a heart patient, slowly improves at Monroe County Hospital Albia.

Sean McDanel St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Richelle Pfannebecker Donna Rae Pfannebecker Monroe County Hospital Albia Gaylord McDanel Munroe County Hospital

Fall Softball Tournament at Moravia Schedule

The fall girls sectional softball tournament will be at Moravia on Sept 21 23 and 24. Moulton Udell meets Twin Cedars at 6 30 p m Saturday and the winner faces Wayne Monday. Moravia plays Seymour at 8 p m Saturday with the winner meeting Albia Monday. Finalists meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with district berths at stake.

Moravia Moulton-Udell Twin Cedars Wayne Seymour Albia

School Calendar Highlights September Events

The Chariton Blue Grass Conference meets at 6 30 p m on September 11. Sept 12 dismissals at 2 15 p m for Fall Festival with Central Decatur football at 7 30 p m. Sept 13 no school. Sept 14 band events in Mol ton and Moravia for Fall Festival. Sept 16 softball at Albia and board meeting at 8 p m. Sept 27 school employee pot luck at 6 36 p m with Twin Cedars softball at 6 30 p m. Sept 18 softball in Moulton at 6 30 p m. Sept 19 band at Sourney 4 00 p m with 2 00 p m dismissal ISU outage. Sept 20 school in session County Institute canceled football Wayne of Corydon 7 30 p m. Sept 21 78 football Seymour 9 00 a m. Sept 12 23 24 Girls sectional softball tournament at

Blue Grass Chariton Central Decatur Moulton Moravia Albia Twin Cedars Sigourney Is.u County Institute Wayne Corydon Seymour

Mrs Blanche Kincade Breaks Shoulder on 18-80 Tour

Mrs Blanche Kincade with the 18-80 Club in Branson Missouri fell from the curb breaking her right shoulder on the first day of the tour. She was hospitalized, the injury was set, and she completed the trip with the group. Her arm and shoulder will be kept in a sling for several weeks.

Blanche Kincade Branson

Grace Methodist Fall Festival Dinner Menu

Ladies of Grace Methodist Church offer Friday noon dinner during Fall Festival on Sept 13. Menu includes steak mashed potatoes gravy baked beans buttered corn coleslaw sliced tomatoes rolls pie coffee and iced tea. Adults priced at 2.00 and children at 1.25.

Grace Methodist The Grace Methodist Church

Salem church dinner at Fall Festival menu varies

Salem United Methodist Church ladies will serve a public dinner at the Fall Festival on Saturday noon September 14. In the church basement the menu features ham loaf scalloped potatoes slaw cucumbers tomatoes rolls iced tea and coffee.

Salem Church The Salem United Methodist Church

Harry Harding 69 Dies in Ottumwa Hospital

Harry Harding 69 died Wednesday at Ottumwa Hospital at 3 30 a m He was born in Pershing Ia and recently lived with his niece Mr and Mrs Bill Wood ward Funeral services will be Saturday at 130 p m at Zion Methodist Church Rev Dennis Uhles officiating Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery Knoxville

Harry Harding Ottumwa Hospital Pershing Bill Woodward Zion Methodist Dennis’ Uhles Graceland Cemetery Knoxville

Fall Festival Opens With Parades Music and Games

The fall festival begins with a Thursday barbecue lunch, music by a high school swing band, and displays at the community building. Friday features a children's parade and cakewalk, two country music groups, and races for kids. Saturday hosts the Chariton Valley Electric cooperative meeting with prize drawings, a big parade, a Moravia high school band concert, and Hoedown U.S.A. by Nine performers. TAG amusements canceled. Davidson United Shows provide rides.

Grace Methodist Church Garden Club Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative Appanoose County D. Reo Bryant Doyle Terry Numa Monroe Marion Wapello County M. Leo Beary Albert Etcher Lavilla Wayne County Karl Hursey Marvin Mace Allerton Jesse Alley REC Moravia High School Hoedown U.S.A Larry Heaberlin Jit Cutty's Des Moines RBC Wilton Tom Reeves Johnny Cash Ernest Tubb Bill Anderson Musicians Club of Iowa Iowa Larry Heatherlin Station Who USA WSM Nashville TAG Amusements Carnival Davidson United Shows Missouri Moravia Band Mothers Club

Election thanks note from school vote supporters

A brief voter acknowledgement thanking those who supported a school election question. The message mentions Children and Adults voting and includes names Venetuh Tubaugh and a voting day Tuesday with bid amounts.

Very Light Moravia School Election Vote Totals

A quiet Moravia school district election re-elected Venetah Tubaugh and James Wilson for three-year terms. Diana Burger won district treasurer with 91 votes. Write-ins Don Whitehead and Paul Turner drew minimal responses. Campus rent propositions passed: Centerville 78 yes 12 no, Ottumwa 79 yes 12 no.

Moravia Venetah Tubaugh James Wilson Area XV Board

Moravia Council Faces Budget and Infrastructure Problems

The Moravia town council discussed nightwatch pay and extra time bills, police car expenses, and urged pre approval of vehicle costs. They ordered inspection fee notices, pursued updated insurance per Wes Kitchell, and endorsed Rathbun Regional Planning Commission waste studies. A cemetery mower purchase was approved and a street-improvement study with annexation options was noted with Fairfield officials.

Moravia Dennis Harbour Raymond Schreibner Albia Centerville Wes Kitchell Rathbun Robert Rasmussen League of Municipalities of Fairfield Rasmussen

Mrs Mildred Sawyer Joins 1880 Club Branson Trip

Mrs Mildred Sawyer of Mt Pleasant spent several days with Mrs Beryl Brown. They accompanied the 1880 Club to Branson Mo. Also on the trip were Mrs Blanche Kincade Sammy Weston and Mr and Mrs Elbert Perry. Richard Hudgens of Staten Island N Y visited Harold Hudgens home then returned home. Mrs Annie Scott visited Albia with her grandmother Clara Long who is hospitalized. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose of Longmont Colo spent Monday in Moravia en route to Rockford US.

Mildred Sawyer Mt. Pleasant Beryl Brown Branson Blanche Kincade Sammy Weston Elbert Perry Richard Hudgens Staten Island N.Y Harold Hudgens Annie Scott Albia Clara Long Monroe County Hospital Lloyd Rose Longmont Colo Moravia Rockford

Birth of Steven Ray Boblenz in Albia

Mr and Mrs Jerry Boblenz announce the birth of a son, Steven Ray, born in September at Monroe County Hospital Albia. The baby weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and is welcomed by his 2 year old brother David.

Jerry Boblenz Steven Ray Monroe County Hospital Albia David

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kevin Danieig Alan Dooleys Albion Jim Cinka M. F. Cizka Albig Roy Moffatt Julie Carter Ciska St. Mary's Pat Lockman School OF Nursing Virginia Lockman Troy Lockman Indian Hills Community College Pat Iowa Luthern Council
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