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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1971

Page

4

Nominations Due By Oct 5 For Election of Mayor Councilmen

Nominations must be in by October 5 for the town council and mayor election. Present mayor Rex Angel will not seek re election. Current councilmen are John Spencer Paul Wilson Charles Turner Mervin Ellison and Duane Steenhoek. Election day is Tuesday November 2.

Loyd Carter Rex Angel John Spencer Paul Wilson Charles Turner Mervin Ellison Duane Steenhoek

Moravia Mohawketes Rout Moulton Udell 8-0

Moravia Mohawketes closed fall softball with an 8-0 win over Moulton Udell on the home field. Record improves to 3-2 as Vickie Van Dorin earns the win with seven strikeouts and four walks on the mound. Tubaugh Martin and Van Dorin each collect a triple, while Sally White goes 3-for-3.

Moravia Mohawketes Moulton Udell

Rev O J Fix Hospitalized In Atlantic Iowa

Mary Boller of Atlantic reports Rev O J Fix is a Cass County Memorial hospital patient in Atlantic in room 226. He is in pain and tests are being made, but he enjoys cards and letters.

Mary Boller Atlantic Rev O. J. Fix Cass County Memorial Hospital

Women’s Club Convention Planned for Centerville

Fourth District Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs selects Centerville Community Center and Catholic church for the convention on Thursday September 30. Reservations due by September 24 to Mrs. Jenifer Green. Leslie Plants visited Saturday with Mrs. Helma Tisue.

Women’s Club Centerville Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Jenifer Green

Study Trip to India Described by Dr William Bishop

Dr Bill Bishop, 4 Moravia graduate and now a professor at Central College Indianapolis, recounts a 2 1/2 month study tour of India. He documents visits from New Delhi to Bombay, Cochin, Madras, and Sarnath, notes on refugee camps near Calcutta, family planning in Cochin, and stark contrasts between urban poverty and comfortable hotels. He mentions 220 photos, involvement with the A C U seminar, and travels via London Istanbul Beirut and Athens on return.

Bill Bishop Moravia Central College Indianapolis Ind India East Pakistan Calcutta Pakistan Ted Kennedy Cochin Bombay New Delhi House of the People Congress Madras Sarnath Benares Washington D. C Frankfort London Istabul Turkey Beruit Lebanon Tehevetlen Athens Greece

Ware Family Golden Wedding Open House Guests

Norman Ward celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by Mr and Mrs Larry Brooks and Dan. Out of town guests included Winnie Winsler, Jack Wood of Memphis Tennessee, Ken Pollesen and son Terry of Marcus, Ray A Lewis Des Moines, Tom Clark Elkhart, Burdell Roberts Menlo, Hilbert Roberts Ankeny, Murl Henderson Allerton, Jan Baldwin John and Jana Lynn Oskaloosa, Carl Rouseland Sam Leon, Walter Llewellyn, Cara Brooks, Ralph Wallace Leslie and Linda Ottumwa, Everett Wehrle Guy McDanel Centerville Mildred Doyle Elmer Richardson Albia Jim Hays Gretchen Proctor Blakesburg Mabel Proctor Drakesville and others from Unionville Moravia.

Norman Wards Larry Brooks Dan Winnie Winsler Jack Wood Memphis Tenn Ken Pollesen Terry Marcus Town Ray A. Lewis Des Moines Tom Clark Elkhart Burdell Roberts Menlo Hilbert Roberts Ankeny Murl Henderson Allerton Jan Baldwin John Jana Lynn Oskaloosa Carl Rouseland Sam Leon Walter Llewellyn Cara Brooks Ralph Wallace Leslie Linda Ottumwa Everett Wehrle Guy McDanel Centerville Mildred Doyle Elmer Richardson Albia Jim Hays Gretchen Proctor Blakesburg Mabel Proctor Drakesville Unionville Moravia

Mohawks Fall In Lamoni Conference Opener

Moravia Mohawks drop 17 6 loss at Lamoni missing Russ Moore with a cracked wrist and Dave Godby sick. Dennis Hall scored Lamoni’s first TD, Doug Smith added an 80 yard run for Lamoni, Mohawks fumbled three times and had five interceptions while reaching the 20 yard line three times. Mohawks stand 1-1 overall and 0-1 in conference. next Friday hosts South East Warren for home debut.

Lamoni Mohawks Russ Moore Dave Godby Dennis Hall Doug Smith East Warren

First MHS Assembly Showcases Ancient Arts of Yoga

Ed Schetter led MHS students through the year’s first assembly titled The Ancient Arts of Yoga. He traced yoga history and demonstrated simple to complex poses, noting his early fitness roots with the American Turner Society, touring the U S and Canada, and later dancing with his wife.

MHS Ed Schetter Schetter American Turner Society United States Canada

Grace Methodist WSCS Holds Regular Meeting

Grace United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met September 15 at 1 30 p m in the church parlors. Barbara Sievers led devotions and the group sang Keep on Praying. Guest speaker Mrs Alberson spoke on Shessler Hall Harriet Balleau Hope Center Sioux City and Bidwell Riverside Ester Hall Des Moines.

Grace United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Barbara Sievers Grace Whitehead District Project Mrs. Alberson Albia Shessler Hall Harriet Balleau Hope Center Sioux City Bidwell-Riverside Ester Hall Des Moines Faye Luse Doris Jean Woodward Venetah Tubaugh Bertha Hroshar Ruth Wilson Garnet Brain District Wscs Fairfield Gail Tunle Batterson Salem Jean W Woodwars

Church of Nazarene GA CALENDAR Touchdown '71 weekly schedule

The GA Calendar lists services at Church of Nazarene with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. The program includes N.Y.P.S. at 7:00 p.m., evangelistic service at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer at 7:30 p.m. Transportation line 724-3643.

Church of Nazarene D. R. Uhles Larry Smith N.Y

United Methodist Service and Church Activities

Rev. L B Deadrick leads worship at 9:30 am with 10:30 am service and Church School. W S C S gathers at the church Thursday September 30 at 1 30 pm led by Pastor Donald Whitehead.

Fconium United Methodist L. B. Deadrick Donald Whitehead W.S.C.S

Moravia Methodist Parish Weekly Schedule

Moravia United Methodist Parish led by Rev. Thomas W. Woodlin lists worship at 9 30 a m and church school at 10 30 a m weekly Jr choir practice after school at 8 p m and a range of meetings Singspiration at Salem church SCA and WSCS district events at Fairfield various committees meet at Salem church and the church basement through the week including UMYF and prayer meetings

The Moravia United

Salem United Methodist Church Activities Figures and Schedules

Salem United Methodist Church schedules include worship at 10 30 a m and church school at 9 30 a m on Sundays. Thursday finance committee meets at Grace church basement. Senior High UMYF meets at 7 36 p m with Singspiration and service in song. Monday SCA at the high school. WSCS district meeting at Fairfield. Rebecca Circle for working women and young wives.

Salem Church WSCS Fairfield Rebecca Circle Salem United Methodist Guy Argo Grace Church

Local News Snippets From Ottumwa Moravia and Gary

Local notes include Jim Lemonds leaving Moravia for Ottumwa to take a new job and return home there. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mosley vacationed at Houghton Lake Michigan and Canada visiting relatives and viewing the Indian Shrine and the large wooden cross near Indian River. The trip included watching freighters pass through Mackinac locks and a stop with Mrs. John Mischa in Hobart Michigan and Mrs Tadlock in Gary Indiana.

Jim Lemonds Robert Foster van Dorin Implement Co Moravia Ottumwa Andrew Mosley Houghton, Lake, Mich Canada Houghton Lake F.C. Ware R. L. Stark Harrison Mich Indian River Uary Mackinaw Lake d Mary Barwick Harvey Grant Tadlock Helis Tisue Hersol

Engagement Announcement for Carolyn Cooper and George Harris

Mr and Mrs Darrell E Cooper of rural Moravia announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Joan to George Wayne Harris of Des Moines The couple plan an approaching marriage Carolyn graduated from Moravia Community High School and Youngs School of Beauty Burlington She works at Spurgeon s Beauty Salon Centerville Harris son of Mr and Mrs Olus Harris of Galveston Texas graduated Mount Dove Florida and served as an aircraft electrician in the Navy He now works for Continental Trailways in Des Moines

Darrell E. Cooper Moravia Carolyn Joan George Wayne Harris Des Moines Miss Cooper Young's School of Beauty Burlington Spurgecon’s Centerville Harris Olus Harris Galveston Texas Mount Dove Florida U.S. Navy Continental Trailways

Fall Festival Premium Winners List

Fall Festival premium winners are listed with multiple crafters receiving first and second places. Notable names include Margaret Callen with numerous awards, Dorothy Boyer, Myrtle Cross, Selma Caster, Mary Benz, and Verga Boyer among others for items such as crocheted pieces, knitted wear, quilts, embroidery, and textiles.

Lee Uhlenhake Harold Brooks Elaine Murdy Hazel Easter Margaret Callen Judy Rochford Doiley Sehma Margaret Callen Martha Zajec Dorothy Boyer Wanda Murdy Dorothy Boyer Betty Schupp Selma Caster Myrtle Cross Dessie Dykes Nancy Pillow Verga Boyer

County Immunization Clinic Set At Courthouse

Appanoose County Public Health Nursing Service with county physicians will stage the first monthly immunization clinic in the courthouse restroom on September 27 from 10 00 am to 4 30 pm. Diphtheria whooping cough tetanus oral polio measles and rubella vaccines will be offered. Contact the nursing office or your physician to check eligibility. Call 856 6308 for details and donations to cover supplies are welcome.

Appanoose County

Moravia Mohawketes Reach Sectional Semi Final

Moravia Mohawketes rallied from a 7-3 deficit to tie MU at 7 by the fifth inning and edged Moulton-Udell 15-10 in Eddyville to advance to the sectional softball semifinals against Melcher-Wallas. Vicki Van Dorin allowed 15 hits with 5 strikeouts. Janiece Tubaugh and Paula Uhlenhake hit doubles, Fonda Dicks tripled as Moravia finished with 6 errors to MU’s 7.

Moravia Paula Uhlenhake Fonda Dicks Markow

Mohawkettes win in sectional play at Eddyville

Moravia Mohawkettes defeated Blakesburg 14-2 in 24 innings at Eddyville to open sectional tournament. Pitcher Vicki Van Dorin threw a no hitter with 5 walks and 12 strikeouts while going 2 for 2 with two doubles. Catcher Paula Uhlenhake also 2 for 2 with a single and a double and two runners thrown out. Fonda Dicks went 3 for 3 with three doubles and a homer, Sally Martin 2 for 2 with two doubles. Blakesburg totaled 11 hits, four walks and no strikeouts. Original home games moved to Eddyville due to rain.

Moravia Mohawkettes Eddyville Blakesburg Vicki van Dorin Paula Uhlenhake Fonda Dicks Sally Martin Moravia

Local Bake Sale Listings Show Case Winners and Participants

The list records multiple baking entries with prize standings. Winners include Myrtle Cross and Margaret Callen winning firsts in several cakes and cookies categories. Other participants include Leona Walker Judy Rachford Alberta Spencer Mary Jo Peterson Mary K Hiatt Marie Angel and Glenda McDaniel among many others.

Dentist Dr Don Orelup 70 dies in Monroe County

Don Kasper Orelup a Moravia dentist and longtime public official died Tuesday at Monroe County Hospital aged 70 born May 16 1901 in Ottumwa. He practiced in Moravia from 1925 until 1943 later in Albia retiring 1969. Survived by wife daughter son two grandchildren and sister. funeral Thursday at Albia United Methodist Church with burial in Albia Oakview. Memorials to Monroe County Hospital.

Don Orelup Moravia Monroe County Hospital Don Kasper Orelup Ottumwa Fred G Mattie Hinsey Orelup University of Iowa Iowa City Kansas City University of Missouri Helen Melon Aurélia Albia Lions Club Town Dental Assn American Dental Assn Taylor Monroe County Don N. Orelup I. L. Gould Des Moines Albia United Methodist Church Jerry Brown Albia Oakview Geyer-Lewis

Tisue Named As Moravia School Board President

The Moravia school board held its organizational meeting, electing Carl Tisue president and Earl Rowley vice president for the coming fiscal year. Superintendent Wells reports the high school food storage freezer wall has arrived and been installed for hot lunch storage. Venetah Tubaugh and James Wilson joined the board, with Clell McDanel remaining as the other member.

Foster 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed

A coop dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster marked their 40th anniversary at the Arthur Bud McKern home in Ames on Sunday. Guests traveled from Bettendorf Centerville Ottumwa and Moravia as the couple celebrated with visiting and photos.

Robert

SCA Meeting Set At High School Gym

The SCA begins its year with a September 27 meeting at 7 30 p m in the high school gym. The program features faculty introductions and a panel on Volunteer Mothers led by Associate Project Director Mary Swanson of Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny. Delmar Dowd Susan Limn bacher and Delores Burkland represent faculty and parents with Rev Lobb moderating. refreshments follow.

C.A SCA Mary Swanson Des Moines Delores Burkland Rev. Lobb

Moravia Garden Club Plans Sept 29 Meeting

The Moravia Garden club will meet Wednesday September 29 at 1 30 PM in Moravia Park.

Moravia Garden Club Moravia Park

Ward couple thanks friends for support and cards

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ward express gratitude to all who remembered them with calls cards and letters that brightened their day and brought joy during a time of reflection and appreciation.

Lidus Norman Ward

Thank You Note For Cards And Flowers From Capital

A brief thanks to everyone for the cards and flowers received in the capital. Special gratitude to Dr. Avera and all the Messes Anu Repp.

Capital Avera

Also Mentioned on This Page

E.T.C Ruth. Wilson Christopher Repp Aleafa Hiatt National Geographic Blanche Kincade Gail Tuttle Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Harold Hudgens LaVonne Bolin Bert Battersons Jay Oehter Marilyn Koffman Genevieve Morgan Mary McClurg Gold Star Mothers Coop Louemma Palmer Fern Hudgens Vickie van Dorin Janiece Tubaugh Sally Whitehead Flo Hiner Son Delmer Chris Bogert Leslie Plants Helma Tisue Wm. Bishop WARE Moravia Scribbler Staff First Assembly Grace Methodist Moravia Grace Clarence Whitshead Vera Boyer Pearl Woodward Mary Benz Mary Jo Peterson Kay Glosser Mary Beng Craft Arle Wilseca Jayve Christy L Woodward Néa Mundy Macrae Mary Webb Buyer Cundie Mary Wea Latice Moore Verge Adgvit Market Valen St. Bivinhles Dst Ber Loukies Mary Buliz Ewe Uruel Pic Kea Buccs Mohawkettes Vetetah Lubsaga Mary Benzive Mary Ju ‘Ekersul Mary K. Hiatr Glenda McDaniel Diep Cieties Glenda NeBael Tol Vickie Horn Dr. Orelup Anu Repp
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