Thompsons Win Half Beef in Local Festival Draw
D B Thompson of Moravia Route 1 won half a dressed beef in the Saturday night festival drawing. He bought a single ticket and said it was his first big win. The event also awarded numerous prizes including tools, electric drills, paint, seed, and gift items to residents from Ottumwa to Albia, Moravia, and Blakesburg. The bean guessing contest counted 11,552 beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Thompson
Route 1
Moravia
Thompson
Albis
Mike Fleener
Searsboro
Sawig
Cindy
Albia
Merle Overturf
Ottumwa
Stanigey
Standard Station
Annie Scott
Tory Huff
Chas, McFarland
John Jones
Franklin Huber
Blakegburg
Charles Bmc-Fariand
I Ib
Fly Mart
Regina Woodward
Darlene Martina
Wayne McDane
Angel’s Cafe
Dennis Condra
Copner Cafe
Floyd Crabtree
Lockman
D-X
Sherri Coitrain
Javia Florist
Moravia Garden Club
Bop Bolin
Lester
Marthe van Sickle
Ginny
McBaseush
Gamble
Larry Derby
Lynk
Goode Seed & Feed
Marian Pilch
Bill French
Larry Derry
Glen Overturf
Sandra Brownlee
Order of Eastern Star
Tim Seals
Festival Winners List From Friday Activities
Numerous children and adults earned prizes in fall festival contests held Friday afternoon. Winners include Danna Dowdst and Larry Faber in foot races preschool, Jenette Salestat and Travis Cridlebaugh in kindergarten, and many more across grades from pre school to adults. The event featured egg throwing contests and various age group competitions, with multiple champions named in each category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danna Dowdst
Larry Faber
Richelle Pfannebecker
Jenette Salestat
Travis Cridlebaugh
Troy Underwood
Jan Mihalovich
Amber Robinson
Patty Helmick
Jody Marae Aud
David Porter
Lance
Penny Helmick
Shell Dowd
Lou Dowd
Marty Brown
Ballanger
Jean McDanel Hopkins
Rodney Wittong
Roy Fry
Scotter Oe
Marshes Koffmas
Siampe
Jia Image
Terry ‘Wilson
Loch
Becky McBride
Susan Ewing
Ee Rad Hlampe
Clay
Clay Ublenhake
Darrin Tubaugh
Larry Clark
Bobby Klampe
Tadd Pringie
Dennis Flatt
Kevin Darrah
Alan Tisue
Randy McDonough
Gary Rowley
Norman McClurgad
Kandi Kaster
Mary Bruce Ard
Dave McDane
Jess Ubleubake
Art Sim
Community Field Day Winners and Races Across Grades
The record lists multiple event results from a school field day. Winners across kindergarten through adults include sack races, rolling pin throwing, frog jumping, and various running and relay outcomes. Notable names appear for each grade group and include Leanne Luse, Julie Luse, Penny Heilmick, Melissa Hinote, Shelly Shepard, Laura Hopkins, Kandi Kaster, Bill Mullins, Rod Klampe, Rick Wilson, Becky McBride, Karla Paris, Judy Cox, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Cridiebaugh
Kevin Cox
Maria Pfannebecker
Maria Cox
Scotter Mullins
Judy
Salem to Mine Hazel Hellyer news of interest
Mrs Clarence Whitehead and Mrs Maude Whitehead were in Teaterville Friday. Karl Calhoun was a Sunday dinner guest at Amy Hiner’s. Sympathy extended to Grant Tadlock and Merril Johnson. John Huff and Ryan of Knoxville spent Friday night at Gene Huff’s. Ryan stayed with grandparents. Moravia Fall Festival drew nearly everyone. multiple visits to and from Ottumwa, East Moline, Galesburg, and Sewal noted among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Whitehead
Maude Whitehead
Teaterville
Karl Calhoun
Amy Hiner
Grant Tadlock
Merril Johnson
John Huff
Ryan
Knoxville
Gene Huff
Moravia
Mr. Peer] Runnells
Ottumwa
Delbert Calhoun
Entries Dominate Parade Friday Winners Named
The Friday children's parade drew 81 entries with many winners across divisions. Doll buggies saw Mindy McDane first and Melissa Harris second. tricycles Patrick McAninch first. wagons LeTisha Tracy first with Joe Fosenburg and Carla Cox second. nursery rhymes Stacy Murdy first and April Shanahan second. storybook and TV character prizes went to multiple entrants. novelties Lance Nelson first and Tina Cloyed second. clowns Jeanie Robinson first and David Porter second. and several other classes awarded top spots to young participants including Indians, nationalities, song titles, bicycles, ponies, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindy McDane
Melissa Harris
Patrick McAninch
LeTisha Tracy
Joe, Fosenburg
Carla Cox
Stacy Murdy
April Shanahan
Tammy Robinson
Aaron Robinson
Jayne Chaority
LeAnn
Jody
Julie Luse
Abe Martin
Lance Nelson
Tina Cloyed
Jeanie Robinson
David Porter
Julie Dowdlet
Sally Main
Paige Russell
Ruth Ann Wilson
Pam Turner
Danitta Jenkins
Carrie Witt
Jamie Cochran
Billy Wilson
Lynn Clark
Steve Logan
Jerry and
Monte McCoy
Penny Helmick
Paula Harp
Marca Pfannebecker
Maria Pfannebecker
Paula Helmick
Mitch Penfield
Tim Pettibone
Marty Brown
Rodney Witt
Katrina Knapp
Chad Hiatt
Brian Cox
News of Interest From Coulson and New Hope
Social notes from Coulson and New Hope recount numerous visits and gatherings. Names include Harris West Burton Hiatt Hudgens Shaber Hollis Kaliig Neff Free Donovan Dooley Derby Burton and others, with relatives and friends dropping by homes and attending dinners and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson & New Hope
Ernest Hiatt
Lowell Harris
Newton
Ernest West
David West
Margaret Goodwin
Frances Burton
Harald Hudgens
Gene Shaber
Herb Boblenz
Ed Hollis
Heidi
Heather
Jerald Bates
Russell Warner
Martha
Russell Shepard
Ernest Hiatts
John Woods
Bessie Donovan
Genevie Kaliig
Bessie
Hazel Scott
Susan
Will
Katie
Scott
Bayard Neff
Kenneth Free
Jr. Donovan
Dingy
Grace Dooley
Knoxvible
Elsie Derby
Albia
Dallas Faber
Butch Martin
Willie
Clair Neff
Tucson
Ariz
Calvin Howard
Patty
Battle Creek
Mich
Joy Wilsons
Willard Cloyad
Arlington, Va
Mardene White
Elsie
Lilian Callen
John Kirsten
Moravia Softball Falls to Albia in Main Showdown
Moravia varsity lost 7-1 to Albia after a 13-4 junior varsity win. Battery for Moravia was Sheri Kaster and Peggy McBride, allowing six hits as Albia capitalized late. Sheila DuVall doubled for Moravia, who managed three team hits and one run in the sixth inning. Becky McBride pitched junior varsity, with Jane Zajec catching and contributing a double, while Moravia’s offense struck early for eight runs in the first inning but was shut out thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Sheri Kaster
Peggy McBride
Moravia
Sheila DuVall
Becky McBride
Jane Zajec
Moravia Girls
Weekly School Lunch Menu Sept 22–26
Monday creamed beef on biscuit with mashed potatoes carrot sticks fruit and milk. Tuesday navy beans ham onion rings tossed salad cornbread peanut butter bars and milk. Wednesday hot beef sandwich mashed potatoes gravy green beans fruit and milk. Thursday hot dog french fries sauerkraut graham cracker with frosting and milk. Friday beef burgers on bun pickles onions mustard corn cake with topping and milk.
FFA Heads to Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
The FFA will take two teams to the National Dairy Congress at Waterloo in September. Harold Rowley Dean Johnson Bryan O Dell Randy Whitehead Gary Coltrain and Clay Uhlenhake compose the teams. One team judges eight dairy cow and heifer classes and the other milk quality and products. Departure is planned around 3:00 a.m. for judging at 8:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Harold Rowley
Dean Johnson
Bryan O'Dell
Randy Whitehead
Gary Coltrain
Clay Uhlenhake
National Dairy Congress
Waterloo
Moravia Class of 1940 holds first reunion at C&A Ranch
The Moravia Michigan style class of 1940 reunion drew 25 of 35 graduates, one deceased and one address unknown. Attendees included John Kenton and many spouses from across the country. A letter from Cord Cord Stockwell and a fall bouquet complemented a brief program led by Doris Hampton. The group hopes to meet again in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C&a
John Kenton
San Diego
Calif
Darrell Lemaster
Ft. Worth
Texas
Willard Cloyed
Arlington
Ray Woodward
Torrington
Wyo
Joe Martin Jr
Norfolk
Nebr
Charles Bates
Phyllis Hiatt
Estherville
Richard Jackson
Dorothy McCrory
Burlington
Margaret (Burton) Goodwin
Mediapolis
Tom Zike
Altoona
Roger Hartman
Fatty Morris
Oskaloosa Sa
Russell Strunk
Rosemary Main
Marshalltown
Wanda
Cridlebaugh
van Loon
Newton
Donald Johnson
Knozville
Dan Spears
Frances Tisue
Lovilla
Clarence Caster
Ottumwa
Harold Kausatik
Betty Smith
Lloyd Ammons
Olin Howie
Emily Free
Albia
Ed White Sr
Mardeéna Wilson
Doyle Hampton
Doris Long
Pearl (McKern) Lamantis
Anita
Centerville
Delbert Calhoun
Dorothy Hiner
Bill Long
Mary Horstman
Larry Brooks
Margaret Ward
Gail Tuttle
Moravia
Bill Luse
Lacona
Richard Stockwell
Dorothy Brain
Concord
Doris Hampton
Dorothy Calhoun
Margaret Brooks
Tractor Pull Draws Crowd At Fall Festival Event
Local area tractors and four wheel drive pickups drew fans Friday after rain postponed the event a day. Awards given across weight classes ranged from 5 500 to 13 000 pounds with multiple prize placements. Several families from Lincoln Neb and area residents enjoyed weekend visits at the Boblenz home and Kirsten family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Proctor
Albia Ffa Chapter
Dean Proctor
Terry Proctor
Gary Shoemaker
Earl Shoemaker
Greg Shoemaker
Lanny Tisue
Gerald Luse
David Lamb
Greg Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
MHS Swing Choir
Requirar Swing Choir
Lona Gladfelder
Tina Fosenburg
Marchelle Walter
Michael Koffman
Devana Tobaugh
Sheri Wilson
Kandi Easter
Larry Wilson
Marty Massman
Bill Mullins
Bob Schneider
Eddy Masaman
Machelle Brown
Sallie Avera
Paul Tapper
Jeagle
Fi J Ailitt
Jolene Houser
Hol. Hint
Marion Houser
Thompsons
SALEM
Hazel Hellyer
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
MHS
C & A Ranch
J & K Barn
River City Chiefs
Mary Songer
Frank Krieger
Rand
Sand Saunier
Pere
Lloyd Salladay
Kenny Ellison
Keven Spurgeon
Bill Rogers
Dannie Robinson
Denny Forsyth
Jim Smith
Roger Talbot
Mike Rogers
Jerry Boblenz
Gary Belzer
A. R. Dodd
Lincoln
Roscoe Pennington
Eldred Eastlick
Jimmy Smith
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