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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1977
Page
4
Editorial notes preview Homecoming week with daily themes from Grubby Day to Blue and White Day plus movie night Murder by Death. Mentions misprints, store windows announcing beat expectations, and class prizes. Calendar lists football games, dances, and softball at Ottumwa with dates through October 10.
A description by reporter Karen Mikels outlines a mystery individual five feet eight inches tall with brown hair and eyes, 125 pounds, dark complexion, who enjoys hard rock and drives a specified car. Favorite bands include Kiss Nazareth Rush and BTO. The person also likes pizza and steak.
The 8th Little International Judging Contest is set for Saturday October 15 1977 at the Lush Auditorium Kildee Hall in Ames Iowa. Teams will be chosen later representing the Moravia Chapter.
FFA District Soil Judging Contest will be held at Knoaville at 9 30 a m. One or two teams will be selected at inter date through testing and through local chapter participation.
The High School Swing Choir schedules its first fall performances at the Fall Festive with a mixed lineup of returning seniors and sophomores. New and continuing members include multiple sopranos, altos, tenors, and bass vocalists, plus Junior guitarist Marla Cox and pianist Jan Ward.
The Jazz band a 19 member group with saxophones trombones trumpets guitars piano and percussion has contests lined up at Cedar Falls Kirksville and Washington Iowa. A variety show is set for November 11 and 12 following a Fall Festival performance. Directors and members include Julie Moore Melinda Hull Creig Vance Michele Koffman Randy Whitehead Suzanne Moore Ann ette Avera Susan Whitehead David Spencer Jaren Tubaugh Brian Luce Scott O Conner Tim Penfield David Pettibone Janet Tisue Marchelle Welter Mark Brown Mike Koffan and Greg Mc Coy.
Republican State Chairman Steve Roberts announced an early precampaign effort in District 93, aiming to elect a Republican representative in 1978. A Thursday meeting at the Pale Moon in Centerville will form a Candidate Search Committee, with plans for districts across five counties Appanoose Clarke Lucas Monroe Wayne. Roberts said the district, one of the largest geographically, spans two congressional districts and requires an aggressive campaign despite the year remaining. The committee will seek, contact, and encourage prospective candidates and support the eventual nominee during the 1978 campaign. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting to follow at 7:30 p.m.
Iowa’s archery deer season starts at sunrise on Saturday October 8 with over 10 000 bow hunters expected statewide. Only residents may hunt from opening day through December 2 with a daily bag limit of one deer. Crossbows and mechanically operated bows are illegal and licenses cost 10 dollars. Deer licenses available at county recorder offices. landowner tenant licenses via the same offices or by writing to the Iowa Conservation Commission in Des Moines.
The American Medical Association notes that adding one brisk daily mile for 46 days can shed about a pound, totaling roughly ten pounds in a year. Regular activity plus calorie control helps manage weight. appetite may rise but exercise remains a key factor.
Moravia blanked Russell 29 to 0 in 1 inning as Sheri Kaster fanned 8 in 10 faced. Lorie Horn and Michele Koffman led Moravia’s hit parade with a mix of doubles and triples. The team returned September 28 at Moulton for a 29 to 0 3 inning win over Lineville Clio, with strong hitting from Susan Whitehead, Rose Mullins, and Rhonda Woodward.
Moravia girls traveled to Twin Cedars on Monday September 26 for varsity and JV games. Twin Cedars won 2 1 as Susan Whitehead went 2 for 4 for Moravia. Coach Hawkins lamented our inability to deliver key hits scoring chances. JV won 6 4.
A garbled note recalls rain hopes at the start of a dry spell, with references to a group named Toma Portuguese and improvised rain placces on rooftops, signaling a community seeking relief from arid conditions.
Moravia loses as Central Decatur beats them 26 to 0 in Leon on September 23. The Mohawks fail to score after a first possession faked for a touchdown that was ruled dead. Moravia trails 12 first downs to 7, 96 rushing yards to 223, 75 passing yards to 62, with four completions on 18 attempts. Leon scores on a fumble recovery, a 23 yard pass, and two late touchdowns amid bad weather.
The Junior Varsity traveled to Russell and tied the game 14 to 14 after Hobart scored on a 70 yard pass from Dennis Williams. Both teams added extra points. The next J V game is scheduled for Monday night at home. Admission is one dollar for adults and fifty cents for children to cover officials’ fees.
On September 15 Moravia and Seymour battled in a tight junior high game with Seymour edging Moravia 6 to 0. Moravia led 136 to 116 in rushing yards but both sides failed to convert chances until Seymour scored in the fourth. Southeast Warren overwhelmed Moravia 30 to 0 with powerful backs, while Moravia coaches cited high tackling as a problem. Next game is October 3 at Humeston against Mormon Trail at 4 p.m.
The Mohawkettes crushed Seymour 12 to 0 in 3 innings at Moravia finishing the fall softball schedule on September 22. Moravia scored eight in the first and four more in the third while pitcher Sheri Easter tossed a two hitter, facing ten batters. Standout hitters included Rhonda Woodward, Annette Avera, Julie Campbell, Susan Whitehead, and Marla Cox with multiple hits and home runs.
Admission for Monday night junior varsity football matches is one dollar for adults and fifty cents for students to cover the cost of three officials.
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