Moravia Derailment Again Shuts Tracks Near Junction
Four cars of a northeast bound Milwaukee freight derailed near the junction with Northwestern tracks on the southwest edge of Moravia late Sunday. Cars left the rails and tore up the line, with cleanup by Hatcher Emergency Service starting at daybreak Monday. This marks Moravia’s third derailment in nine months, with prior incidents near the elementary school in December and April at the same location. A separate Milwaukee derailment near Mystic injured Mrs. Dary Tisue when a car struck a parked truck on the stream near the railroad crossing. the Tisue car sustained about 600 dollars in damage.
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Moravia
Hatcher Emergency Service
Virden
Milwaukee
Mystic
Dary Tisue
Milwaukee Railroad
Tisue
Moravia resident ill prompts hospital transfer
Faye Platts was taken to Monroe County Hospital at Albia Tuesday evening after becoming ill at her Moravia home. Visitors included Mrs. Fred McBride and others at the parental Ballanger home. Missae Narshbarger of Norfolk Nebraska, visiting her sister Marion Woodward, returned home Tuesday amid Fall Festival guests from Dex Moines and surrounding families.
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Faye Platts
Monroe County
Albia
Moravia
Fred McBride
Ballanger
Missae Narshbarger
Norfol
Nebr
Eister
Marion Woodward
Bill Woodward
Dex Moines
Robert Woodward
Steve
Stacey
Gordon Woodward
Sod
Frank Woodward
Bob
Cass Terville
Meal Walter
Oscar Etcheson Dies in Illinois
Mrs Zenith Hiatt learned last week her brother Oscar Etcheson aged 18 of Greenville died on September 18. She could not attend the funeral. Music Mothers to Meet Wednesday Oct 1 at 1 45 pm at the high school. A big thank you to all mothers for food and labor at the Fall Festival.
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Oscar Etcheson
Illinois
Zenith Hiatt
Greenville
Music Mothers
Walnut City Church Revival at Walnut City Christian
Evangelistic meetings at Walnut City Christian Church begin at 7 30 p m October Sth and run through October 19 led by evangelists Clif ford and Mina Hart no Saturday night service scheduled.
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Walnut City Christian Church
Walnut City
Wesley Chapel Meeting Seeks Albia District Prep
Members of Wesley Chapel U.M.L.W. met at Judy Ballanger's home for September. Flora Hiatt led the meeting with roll call using a Noahs Ark animal. Plans include attending the Albia district meeting, an October trip, and the Daniels-Means shower set for Sept. 25. Mrs. Orman Stevenson guest spoke, showing a film strip and praising her work. Juanita Dooley presented Son opening with Many Gifts One Spirit and discussed the theme One Body Many Functions. A scene-o-felt illustrated that all effort matters. Fresh peach dessert followed. Present were Judy Ballanger Tony Doris Boblenz Frances Burton Evelyn Daniels Edith Hiatt Golda Hiatt Flora Hiatt Mae McDonald Edrie Phillips Helen Price Eva Tucker and other members. Mrs. Myrtle Free and Mrs. Marie Woodward of Osceola visited Mrs. Birdie Main Tuesday afternoon.
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Flora Hiatt
Albia
Orman Stevenson
Juanita Dooley
You
Sitgen
Ormond Steven- Paulette Daniels
Brian
Carla Jean
Rob Hoover
Judy Ballanger
Tony
Doris Boblenz
Frances Burton
Evelyn Daniels
Edith Hiatt
Golda Hiatt
Mae McDonald
Edrie Phillips
Helen Price
Eva Tucker
Justus Millers Honored on 40th Anniversary
Justus Miller and Martha Chilton married in 1935 at The Little Brown Church. Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Unionville, Indiana, celebrate 40 years with a family dinner hosted by Rex and Rhonda Overturf and Randy and Rhonda. Attending: Miller’s daughter Jewel Overturf, son Phillip Miller, four grandchildren, plus relatives from Oskaloosa Des Moines Unionville Bloomfield and more.
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Justus
Ron Vestal
John
Des Moines
Phillip Miller
Ted
Shawn
Rebecca
Dye
Francis Dye
Justus Dye
Unionville
David Dye
Bloomfield
Justus Miller
Martha Chilton
Little Brown
Nashua Ta
Frank A. Smith
Miller
Jewel Overturf
ETC Club Meeting With Pearl Woodward Opens Fall Season
The ETC club held its first fall meeting Thursday with Pearl Woodward. Eilen Paxston won the door prize. Two five-person tables played rock. Prizes went to Layemma Palmer and Aleafa Hiatt. Dessert included chocolate ice cream corn curls and mints served at the close.
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ETC Club
Pearl Woodward
Eilen Paxston
Layemma Palmer
Aleafa Hiatt
Romans reunion draws families to Versailles Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. B. Lockman and relatives Vicky Cindy and Rick Logan joined Mr. and Mrs. Danny McDanel Mindy Mr. and Mrs. Dale Biegel and family Unionville also present. Mr. and Mrs. John Rumans Unionville Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cruikshank Des Moines Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rumans and family and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Jones Ottumwa attended the gathering in Versailles over the weekend.
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B. Lockman
Vicky
Cindy
Rick Logan
Danny McDanel
Mindy
Dale Biegel
Unionville
John Rumans
Dave Cruikshank
Des Moines
Jim Rumans
Randy Jones
Ottumwa
Romans
Versailles
Thank You Note From Iowa City Hospital Patient
Jennifer Bruntmyer expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for cards gifts and prayers during her hospital stay in Iowa City appreciating the kindness and support received from loved ones.
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Iowa City
Hospital
Thompson Thanks for Beef Draw Victory Support
Mr and Mrs D B Thompson express gratitude to all who helped them win half a dressed beef in the drawing their thanks mark lasting appreciation for the community effort and kindness shown
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D. B. Thompson
No papers filed for coming city election
As of Wednesday noon there were no nomination papers filed for the forthcoming city election for mayor and council. It is reported that some present members are considering running again if there are not others nominated. Some nomination papers have been picked up from the clerk's office, but none have been returned.
Jonah and the Cross Sermon at Yeoniam United Methodist
Yeoniam United Methodist Church hosts a 10:30 AM Sunday service with Rev L H Deethick and Pastor Donald Whithead leading a study of Jonah focusing on Christ and Calvary. Sunday School at 10:30 AM and UMW meeting Thursday September 25 at 2:30 PM.
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Yeoniam United Methodist
U.M.W
Nazarene Church Fall Drive Begins This Sunday
The Church of the Nazarene outlines a full schedule starting Sunday September 28 with 10:00 am Sunday School and 11:00 am Morning Service. Activities include 6:45 pm Youth, 7:30 pm Evangelistic Service with Rev Leon Seagar, and a Wednesday October 1 clinic and prayer event. Transportation: 724-3649.
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Church of the Nazarene
B. Ashien
Frank Woodward
N.Y.P.S
Rose Mary Smith
Opal Longley
Bob and Natalie Hiatt
Gospel Hour
Leon Seagar
The
Nazarene World Missionary Society
Barbara Uhies
Fellowship of the Concerned
Moravia Daired Methodist Parish Event List
Parish notices list Sunday services at Salem and Grace with 7:30 p m worship. Sunday School at 9 00 a m Grace 11 00 a m Late Church. weekly Youth Fellowship Cub Scouts TOPS and choir practices at Salem Grace. meetings include Sunday Sept 28 to Thursday Oct 2 with times and locations for church events and community activities.
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Salem
Salem and
Grace
Salem United Methodist
Kenneth Condra
North Bend Ladies Aid Meet With Nevella Shepard
North Bend Ladies Aid met on September 18 after a vacation. Members answered roll call with vacation memories. Officers elected: Donna president, Joyce vice president, Lorena treasurer, Mary secretary, Mary Sue flower fund, Daphne reporter. Donna won napkin prize. Refreshments by hostess. Next meeting with Daphne on October 16.
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North Bend Ladies Aid
Nevella Shepard
Lorepa
Leela Lain
Delores
Daphne Shepard
Donna
Edith Beaty
Ava Long
Joyce Phillips
Ruth McNair
Mary Milburn
Joyce
Lorena
Mary
Mary Sue
Daphne
Edward Blake Van Zante born in Columbus Ohio
Birth notice for Edward Blake Van Zante born September 17 in Columbus Ohio weighs seven pounds nine ounces Grandparents are Carl Van Zante Jaz Wilson Centerville and Charlee Van Zan te and Mrs Van Zan te
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Air
Charlee van Zante
Columbus
Ohio
Edward Blake
Carl van Zante
Jaz Wilson
Centerville
Moravia SCA Meeting Set for Sept 29 at High School
Moravia SCA will meet Monday September 29 at 7 30 PM in the high school gym. The program includes Concert Choir, an introduction of teachers and staff, and a progress report on the elementary reading and math programs by Mr Sheldon. Free babysitting available. Support our school and teachers.
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C.A
Moravia Sca
Sheldon
Republican Women to Meet Sept 29 in County
The Republican Women's Club will meet Monday September 29 at 8 00 p m at the home of Gracie Mae Clark at Mystic. The meeting is open to all county Republican women. Election of officers will be held.
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Republican Women’s Club
Gracie Mae, Clark
Mystic
Deb orah Lee Walker Engaged to Dale McFarland
Mystic announces the engagement of Deborah Lee Walker to Dale McFarland son of Charles and Mrs McFarland. An October 17 wedding is planned. Deborah is a Centerville IHCC graduate and JRW Landrace employee. Dale is Moravia High School class of 1971 and a farmer.
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J. R
Bob) Walker
Mystic
Deborah Lee
Dale McFarland
Alicia
Charles McFarland
Deborah
Centerville High School
IHCC
Centerville
NMSU
JRW Landrace
Dale
Moravia High School
Linda Wilson
Moravia
Marcia Wilson
Kris
Nancy Price
Miriam Horstman
Rathbun
Indian Hills Community College
Northeast Missouri State University
Moravia FFA Members Attend Dairy Cattle Congress
Fourteen Moravia FFA members attended the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress on Saturday. Six members formed two teams for dairy cattle and dairy products judging. Harold Rowley, Clay Ublen hake, and Dean Johnson judged cattle. Craig Vance, Gary Coltrain, and Bryan Odell judged products. The cattle team earned a Bronze and the products team a Silver. The group dined at a John Deere sponsored banquet and returned home at 11:50 PM after a good time.
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F.A
Dairy Cattle Congress
FFA
Moravia
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Harold Rowley
Clay Ublenhake
Dean Johnson
Craig Vance
Gary Coltrain
Bryan Odell
John Deere
Rebekahs to Serve Booster Club on Oct 9
Mrs. Helen Lou Burton led the Mo ravia Rebekah Lodge meeting with reports on the sick and shut-ins. Cards were prepared and Booster Club plans for October 9 were completed, followed by refreshments of cherry cake coffee and mints served by Mrs Ray Chority.
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Rebekahs
Helen Lou Burton
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Booster Club
Ray Chority
Moravia School Board Elects Tubaugh President
At the Moravia school board meeting on September 15, Vanetah Tubaugh was elected president, with Clell McDanel named vice president.
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Vanetah Tubaugh
Moravia
Clell McDanel
Paint-Clean-Up Committee Named For Bi Centenary
The Bicentennial and 125 year celebration Steering Committee appoints Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonough to lead a paint and clean-up effort for town projects. They select Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Argo, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Argo to organize volunteer help for planning painting and cleanup before the July celebration.
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Ralph Davis
Jack McDonough
John Spencer
Guy Argo
Ray Argo
Moravia Woman 92 Dies. Services Held
Helma Tssue, 92, long time Moravia resident, died September 18 at Albia Manor after illness. Born July 2, 1883 in Albia, she was daughter of Charles and Betty Johnson. She married John W. Plants. he died 1933. She later married William C. Tisue. he died 1945. Survived by two sons Raymond Plants Mason City and Leslie Plants Oskaloosa, daughter Mabel Main Centerville, 20 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, plus nieces, nephews and in laws. Three brothers and three sisters precede her. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. Turner Funeral Home Rev. Robert Hoover. Burial Mount Pleasant Baptist Cemetery west of Hilton.
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Wirs
Helma I Isue
Moravia
Albia Manor
Albia
Charles
Betty Lindblad Johnson
John W. Plants
William C. Tisue
Raymond Plants
Mason City
Leslie Plants
Oskaloosa
Mabel Main
Centerville
Turner Funeral Home
Robert Hoover
Mount Pleasant Baptist Cemetery
Hilton
Card of Thanks for Helma Tisue
The families of Leslie Plants Raymond Plants and Mabel Main express gratitude for cards, food, flowers, and kindness during their mother Mrs Helma Tisue illness and passing. Special thanks to Lulu Hiatt Rev Hoovers Grace Whitehead and Charlotte Kehrberg and to the Albia Manor nurses for care.
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Helma Tisue
Lulu Hiatt
Rev. Hoovers
Grace Whitehead
Charlotte Kehrberg
Albia Manor
Leslie
Mrs
Raymond
Mabel Main
Wayne Takes Mohawks 45-0 in Bluegrass clash
Wayne rolled to a 45-0 victory over Moravia on the Mohawks home field. Wayne piled up 367 rushing yards led by John Douglas with three TDs and 116 yards, Brad Hook adding 134 yards. Moravia managed 155 total yards and 30 rushing yards through 11 carries by Randy McDonough.
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Moravia Mohawks
Wayne
John Douglas
Brad Hook
Moravia
Alan Tisue
Randy McDonough
Jeff McDanel
Mohawks
Lamoni
L.E. Warren Boys
Moravia Fresh-Soph Secures 16-0 Win Over Russell
Moravia Fresh-Soph football shut out Russell 16-0 on Monday night. Gary Rowley and Clay Uhlenhake sparked the defense with a safety and Dennis Kaster connected with Alan Tisue for a 10 yard TD pass in the first half. Randy McDonough added a 58 yard TD run in the fourth quarter as Moravia dominated on defense while noting offenses in need of improvement.
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Fresh-Soph
Russell
Moravia
Fresh- Soph
Gary Rowley
Clay Uhlenhake
Alan Tisue
Dennis Kaster
Randy McDonough
Dennis Easter
Clay Uhienhake
Gary Coltrain
Moravia Girls Fall to Moulton in Fall Tournament
In Ottumwa field the Moravia girls were edged 12-8 by Moulton in a fall sectional opener. Moravia tied 7-7 in the sixth before Moulton answered with five runs in the top of the last and held Moravia to one run. Delmar Glick of California phoned his former teacher Mintin Shoemaker, while Grace Glick of Hedrick also called.
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MHS
Moravia Girls
Moulton Girls
Ottumwa Field
Moravia
Delmar Glick
California
Mintin Shoemaker
Grace Glick
Hedrick
White Goodwin United At Centerville United Methodist Church
Janice Lynn White and Lyle Steven Goodwin united in marriage at Centerville First United Methodist Church on Saturday Sept 6 1975 at 2 PM. Rev George Gibson officiated the double ring ceremony with about 100 guests. The couple plans a wedding trip to Colorado and will reside in Murray with Goodwin employed by Lindsay Funeral Homes.
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First
United Methodist Church
Centerville
Janice Lynn White
Lyle Steven Goodwin
Edward White
Andrew Goodwin
Ottumwa
George Gibson
Mary Ann Green
Alan Wilson
Moravia
John Staniger
Ames
Andrew Moritz
Doris Wilson
Lois Wilson
Nancy Price
Mary Goodwin
Frank Albertson
Seymour
Ottumwa High School
U.S. Coast Guard
Indian Hills
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Morayin
Wesley Chapel U.alw
Wesley Chapel U.mlw
Myrtle Free
Marie Woodward
Osceola
Birdie Main
Jennifer Bruntmyer
Methodist
Bob and Jo Hoover
Helma Tssue
White - Goodwin United
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