Barbara Coltrain crowned Miss Moravia at festival pageant
Barbara Coltrain was chosen Miss Moravia in the Moravia Fall Festival pageant among 16 entrants. Second runner-up Pam Mobley and first runner-up Debbie Tomlin stood with her, while Marilynn Hall received Miss Congeniality honors.
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Barbara Coltrain
Moravia
Kenneth Coltrain
Rt. 1
The
Moravia High School
Pam Mobley
Lloyd Mobley
Rt. 2
Centerville
Debbie Tomlin
Dean Tomlin
Marilynn Hall
Leonard Hall
Many Win Prizes At Festival Drawings
In the Fall Festival drawings held Saturday evening Dwight Fenton of Iconium won the festival stereo and radio set. Other winners include Darrell Cooper for a chain saw from American Legions, Teresa Zintz for a Rainbow Girls tape recorder, Wands VanBenthuysen for faucets from Woodward Plumbing & Heating, Robbie Woodin for a sweater kit from McDonough's, Mrs. Sharon Shepard for an American flag at the Republican booth, Elaine Murdy for a Lockman D X station turkey, Ruby Long and Lester Hopkins winning small radios in the senior class drawing, Everett Findley of Albia for a knife set from Van Dorin Implement Co, Fred DuVall for a gallon of paint from Van Dorin Implement Co, Berg Proctor of Blakesburg for quart paint from Van Dorin Implement Co, and John Beal for a Whitey Burk? item.
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Dwight Fenton
West of
Turkey
Ruby Long
Lester Hopkins
Everett Findley
Albia
van Dorin Implement Co
Fred DuVall
van Dorin Implement Co. Berg
Proctor
Blakesburg
John Beal
Whitey
Services Sunday For W. Otis Whicker 69
Obituary notice for Willard Otis Whicker born January 13 1902 in Appanoose County Iowa died September 9 1971 at Ottumwa hospital aged 69 years 7 months 26 days survivor list includes wife Wilma Espy son Orman Whicker daughter Oneila Corbett eight grandchildren brother John Whicker two sisters and extended family funeral held September 12 at Turner Funeral Home Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery Moravia classified card style notice with donors and thanks.
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W. Otis Whicker
Willard Otis Whicker
Appanoose County
Iowa
Ottumwa Hospital
George
Sarah Kincade Whicker
Wilma Espy
Orman Whicker
Carl
Oneila
Earl Boyer Elected President of REC
Incumbent Chariton Valley Electric Coop directors M. Leo Beary Jesse Alley and Reo Bryant were re elected at the Moravia high school gym annual meeting. Earl Boyer was chosen president Lloyd Brown became vice president Jesse Alley treasurer and D Reo Bryant secretary Henry Koling reports a successful gathering with prize drawings awarded to Moravia Albia Lovilia Des Moines Melrose Russell and Centerville residents for appliances tools and equipment.
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Chariton Valley Electric Coop
Moravia
M. Leo Beary
Jesse Alley
Reo Bryant
Earl Boyer
Lloyd Brown
D. Reo Bryant
Henry Koling
Nellie Williams
L. W. Samson
Sewal
Coop
Gerald Rinehart
Albia
Magics Chef
Vincent Flattery
Hoover
Edward J. Welsh
Lovilia
Arada Tibball
Richard Harrington
Robert Dudley
Cincinnati
Earl Rowley
Moravia United Methodist Parish Calendar
Worship at 9:30 a.m. with Promotion Sunday during the service. Bibles presented and teachers commissioned. Activities include Jr Choir after school Thursday, Senior High UMYF at 6:00 p.m., Evening Parish service at Salem at 7:30 p.m., finance committee Tuesday 8:00 p.m., Jr high UMYF Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Bible study and prayer at Salem 7:30 p.m.
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Moravia
Grate
Salem
Salem Church
Salem United Methodist Church schedule update
Church services and activities listed include worship at 10:30 am with church school at 9:30 am on Sunday. Evening programs begin 6:30 pm for Senior High UMYPF, 7:30 pm Jr high UMYF, plus Bible study and parish meetings midweek at Grace church and Grave.
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Salem United Methodist
Guy Arge
Grace Church
Grave
Frayer
Reomumns United Methodist Ad Notice
Pastor Donald Whitehead leads worship at Reomumns United Methodist on September 9 with church school and service at LOSUain.
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United Methodist
B. Dusdrick
Donald Whitehead
Losuain
Unclear War Service Notes Report From Local Press
Fragmentary text lists names and ranks possibly from a military unit with vague references to a base and individuals. The legibility is poor, but mentions Prax details like Fort and base, with several personal identifiers and a roadside report style.
Albertson Retires As Moravia Water Commissioner
Lige Albertson retired as Moravia water commissioner and cemeteries and park caretaker after 11 years as the town's first full time employee when the water system began. Jack Easter was hired to fill the vacancy with Carl Hiatt assisting until Kaster completes his water care schooling and license. Kaster began his duties Wednesday morning.
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Albertson
Ase
Lige Albertson
Moravia
Jack Easter
Carl Hiatt
Kaster
Mohawks Open Season with 30-0 Victory at Hedrick
Moravia Mohawks defeated Hedrick 30 to 0 in Friday's opener. Al Wood connected on two touchdown passes to Russ Moore, Wood also ran for a TD and added extra points. Russ Moore intercepted two Hedrick passes and Rick Helmick and Fred McBride contributed strong defense. Moravia totaled 334 yards, 108 passing and 226 rushing, and heads to Lamont for the Bluegrass conference test.
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Moravia Mohawks
Hedrick
al Wood
Russ Moore
Wood
Dave Allen
Rex
Rick Helmick
Fred McBride
Moravia
Lamont
Moravia Girls Rally To 21 4 Victory At Seymour
Moravia Mohawks overcame a rocky start at Seymour to win 21 to 4 in four innings. Pitcher Vicki VanDorin limited Seymour to 2 hits with 7 strikeouts while Moravia hitters collected 18 hits and 14 walks. Home performances included Fonda Dicks Janiece Tubbaugh and Sally Martin with multiple extra bases and hits. Moravia B team also won 16-9.
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MHS
Seymour
Moravia Mohawks
Seymour Diamond
Markow
Vicki VanDorin
Fonda Dicks
Janiece Tubaugh
Diana Kelly
Sally
Moravia
Molly van Benthuysen
Mohawkettes Fall to Eddyville 13-3 in Softball
Moravia Mohawkettes lost to Eddyville 13-3 on their home field. Vicki Van Dorin earned a 10 hit game with two walks and a double driving in a run, while St Rowland allowed four hits and three walks for Eddyville. The Moravia B squad was defeated 7-0 with Diana Kelly named for the Mohawkettes, collecting two singles.
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Segain
Moonawkettes
Eddyville
Marsvig
Vicki van Dorin
Moravia
Fonda Dicks
St. Rowland
the Moravia
Diana Kelly Tang
Junior High Wins First Football Game
The report notes a first football victory by the junior high with key plays including a touchdown pass by Ronnie Woodward and a strong ground game. Details are garbled but indicate an opening win and standout contributions from players such as Woodward.
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Junior High
School Election Sets Record Voter Turnout and New Board Members
The Moravia school election drew 467 voters, a record compared to 83 in the prior vote, with Venetah Tubaugh and James Wilson elected to three year terms on the school board. The district east of Moravia saw 12 voters for the top ballot and three spoiled bottom portions. Separately, Mrs Cora Tubaugh aged 88 died September 13 at Monroe County hospital after three weeks as a patient. She lived near Urbana Township, was born 1883 in Smokey Hollow, and was a longtime member of the Blakesburg First Christian Church. She is survived by three daughters and two grandsons. her husband Eugene Tubaugh preceded her in 1956. Funeral services were held at Knedler's Funeral Home, Blakesburg, with burial at Blakesburg cemetery.
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Cora Tubaugh
Cora Mae Tubaugh
Monroe County Hospital
Tubaugh
Smokey Hollow
Charles
Jenny Long Warner
Urbana Township
Eugene Tubaugh
Center Church
First Christian Church
Blakesburg
Carey Boyer
Moravia
Leta E. McGee
Melrose
Mary Manley
San Diego
Calif
Sidney
Kevin
Arthur
Clair Warner
Laura Warner
Carrie Anderson
Knedler
Donald Plum
Venetah
Richard) Tubaugh
James Wilson
Evans Lemaster wed in Lake Mills United Methodist Church
R Lemaster of Thompson and Mrs Mary Evans of Mesa Arizona united in marriage on Tuesday September 7 at 4 PM at United Methodist church in Lake Mills. Rev Merlin Ackerson officiated with attendants A H Higley. They plan to divide time between Lemaster farm in Thompson and Mesa. Neighbors hosted gifts and a pot luck supper followed by celebratory events.
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Hy, R. Lemaster
Thompson
Mary Evans
Mesa Ariz
United Methodist Church
Lake Mills
Merlin Ackerson
A. H. Higley
Lemaster
Rockwell
Mesa
Lemasters
Thank You Note From Venetah Tubsugh
Venetah Tubsugh sends thanks to voters who supported her in Monday’s school election. She expresses appreciation for every vote and the community’s engagement in the race.
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Venetah Tubsugh
Thank You Note for Dale Sievers Care and Support
Dale and Barbara Sievers express gratitude to everyone who helped during Dale's hospital stay and after returning home. They acknowledge the many kinds of assistance and state that the kindness will never be forgotten.
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Dale
Moravia School Changes Dates Calendar Update
The Moravia school calendar drops the Sept 24 County Institute to allow ending the year May 25 1972 instead of May 26 1972. Teachers salaries remain at last year’s level pending rules. Fall Festival premium winners will be listed next week.
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Moravia
Nixon
The
Moravia Union
Local Births Recap From Ottumwa and Nearby Iowa Towns
Mr and Mrs Dennis Daoud of Ottumwa announce a son Matthew William born Sept 8 weighing 7 lb 7 oz. Grandparents Kenneth Doud Moravia and William Ware Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs James E Smith of Mystic announce daughter Holly Kay born Aug 32 at Monroe County Hospital Albia. Grandparents Mildred Smith Moravia John J McDonalds Centerville. Great grandparents La vara Cridiebaugh Moravia and Charles Gallagher Denmark. Rebecca Lynn Kunze born Sept 8 in Albia to David Kunze Cedar Rapids and Edga Kunze Albia. grandparents Edgar Kunze Albia and Don Beal rural Albia. A baby daughter born Sept 11 to Roger Zintz Centerville. weight 8 lb 1 oz. Grandparents Victor Zintz Centerville and Forrest Van Benthuysen Moravia.
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Dennis Daoud
Ottumwa
Matthew William
Kenneth Doud
Moravia
William Ware
James E. Smith
Mystic
Holly Kay
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Mildred Smith
John J. McDonalds
Centerville
Rt. 3
Lavara Cridiebaugh
Charles Gallagher
Denmark
Joe Anna Massey
Monrose County Hospital
David Kunze
Cedar Rapids
Rebecca Lynn
Edgar Kunze
Don Beal
Roger Zintz
Victor Zintz
Forrest van Benthuysen
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Albiaworth Kirby Cleaner
Wayne Tisue
Moravia Electronic
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Jolly
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Turner Funeral Home
Thomas Woodin
Hillcrest Cemetery
Wilma Whicker
Carl Corbett
Betty Whicker
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Loia Laws
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Joe B. McGrath
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Alfred Bauman
Reomumns
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Bette
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