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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1973
Page
4
The Wayne high school football team shut out Mo Ravia 44 to 0 on Friday night. Wayne scored 12 in the first quarter, 20 in the second, and 12 in the third, with TDs on runs of 20, 9, 5, and 3 yards and passes of 45 and 37 yards. Mohawks totaled 355 yards, 273 rushing and 82 passing, while Mo Ravia had 167 first downs and 2159 total yards.
The Coulson reunion will be held on Sept 30 at the Moravia Community Building. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend.
Jeff McDanel led with 17 tackles, Kirk Bruce added 13, and Stuart McDanel 11 as Moravia staged a stout defensive performance. Friday night the Moravia squad will travel to Lamoni for their next game.
Lori Washburn and Jim Demry wed Saturday evening September 8 at the Drake Avenue Christian Church in Centerville with about 200 guests. Rev Gary Mayes officiated a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Lynn Cronk Jolene Routes Kathy Gerlich and others. The couple will reside in Moravia and co own Village Florist and Boutique Shop.
The Moravia Garden Club hosts a Saturday flower show at Moravia High School from 1 to 4 pm with the "School Memories" theme. Exhibits in art and horticulture are judged by accredited judges, followed by a short program and afternoon tea. The event is open to non members, with entries invited via Garden Club members for guidelines and divisions. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beaty visited Birdie Main Thursday night and Friday.
Marty Brown thanks relatives and friends for the many cards and gifts received during the hospital stay, expressing gratitude for support and kind gestures.
The kiddy parade committee expresses special thanks to judges Mrs Marvin Gardner, Mrs B F Allem, Mrs Denns Uhles and Mrs Walace Parmer for their service.
Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Hian of Albia announce the birth of a baby boy named Scott Owen born September 18, weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hiatt of Moravia and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sicktes of Albia.
A plan formed to encourage support for the local team with school buses to the Friday game. Students may be charged a small fare while clubs handle arrangements, and a pep rally is planned to boost attendance.
Moravia High School swept Wayne Community 12-2 on the local diamond with Sally Whitehead pitching and collecting three hits. Julia McDanel had four hits including a homer and two doubles, while Whitehead Clark and VanBenthuysen added two apiece. The varsity later beat Warren 6-4 with Whitehead again on the mound.
On Sunday September 23 there is Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning service at 11:00 a.m. The Worship Hour follows at 6:45 p.m. with N.P.S. and Fellowship hour led by Rose Mary Smith, Opal Longley and Edna Horn. Evangelistic Gospel Hour at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday September 23. Wednesday September 26 prayer meeting Power Hour at 7:30 p.m. Thursday September 27 noon prayer and fasting. Friday September 28 4:30 p.m. zone Sunday School workshop at Knoxville for all Sunday School workers. Transportation call 724-3649. Verse Holding to God's unchanging hand links us with His unlimited power.
Rev Wallace Palmer leads Moravia United Methodist Parish with a fall timetable of worship at Grace and Salem and Sunday School at Grace. The week features TOPS club, UMW meeting, Junior Choir, and UMYF activities. Weekend services include Morning Worship and Evening Worship with Junior and Senior MYF meetings on Sunday.
The Rev L B Deadrick and Pastor Donald Whitehead announce worship at 10 30 am with church school to follow On Thursday September 27 at 1 30 pm the O M W meets at the church
411 entries contested in this year’s Fail Festival exhibit show, a dip from last year due to harsh weather but still strong. Winners include Jeff McDanel for possibly largest pumpkin and Bryan Cox for largest watermelon, with many top finishes across clothing, baked goods, and vegetables.
A Saturday parade crowned winners across multiple divisions. Nazarene church won best church float, Grace Methodist placed second. Elementary Quilting Party topped the School division, Fishing for Education was second. FLHA You've Come A Long Way Baby led Youth Organization, Rainbow Girls 20 Years of Service Through God took second. Band Mothers Our Musical Heritage won Adult Organization first, with Boosterettes The Old Gray Mare second. Open class Alta May Rogers Family Home Sweet Home claimed first.
The Moravia Rainbow Girls met for regular meeting and officer elections. Misty Schneider was elected Worthy Advisor and Pam Lockman Worthy Associate Advisor with several other appointive officers named. Installing officers and an open installation were scheduled for a Sunday after a practice session.
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