Verna McAninch Services Friday
Mrs John Verna McAninch died Tuesday April 13 at 11 30 p m at Davis County hospital Bloomfield where she had been a medical patient She was born Jan 30 1891 in Appanoose County daughter of William and Lissie Hiner Kelsey Oct 20 1912 she married John McAninch who preceded her Sept 9 1965 Survivors include two sons John W McAninch of Moravia route and James McAninch of Melrose route four grandchildren seven great grandchildren one brother Pearl Kelsey of Hampton and one sister Mrs Verda Argo of Oskaloosa She was preceded in death by her parents husband and one infant daughter Funeral services will be held at Turner Funeral home Friday afternoon with Rev L B Deedrick officiating Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery A memorial Heart Fund has been established by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Verna) MccAninch
Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Appanoose County
William
Lissie (Hiner) Kelsey
John McAninch
James
John W. McAninch
Moravia
James McAninch
Melrose
Pearl Kelsey
Hampton
Verda Argo
Oskaloosa
Turner Funeral Home
Rev. L. B. Deedrick
Hillcrest Cemetery
Teachers Announce New School Assignments For Fall
Moravia coach Larry Pfannebecker will teach social studies at East Greene and live in Grand Junction. Alex Macy moves from Moravia to Leon to teach multiple sports. William Cornelius shifts from Moravia to HSV or Victor. Joyce Hiatt leaves as high school secretary after 19 years, with a contract to July and a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Pfannebecker
Moravia
East Greene
Grand Junction
Boone
Alex Macy
Leon
Central Decatur
Wm. Cornelius
HSV
Victor
Grinnell
Marengo
Joyce Hiatt
Joyce
Gard
Fuly Ist
Booster Club Hears Renovation Plans
Logan Cain of the Albia Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Booster Club last Thursday about restoring Moravia. The talk compared Albia’s revival and outlined how business leaders’ interest grew, with committees to study the project and propose concrete ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Cain
Albia
Mrs Woodward to Speak at Rural Urban Day
Mrs Marion Woodward will be guest speaker at the Monroe County Farm Bureau Rural Urban day on Friday April 16 at 1 30 p m at the Kendall Place in Albia. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Marion Woodward
Monroe County Farm Bureau
Kendall Place
Albia
Clover Leaf Club Meeting At DeWayne Moore Home
Clover Leaf Club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs DeWayne Moore for a March gathering. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Trunton Dicks Edith Callen Margaret Tarbell Mrs Shara Penfield and children Michel and Tommy Mrs Fern Penfield Mr and Mrs Bill Moore Douglas Suzanne Julie Mr and Mrs Elbert Moore Mr and Mrs Alterioua with time spent socializing and craft activities noting April 21 as a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Club
Fdr
DeWayne Moore
Trunton Dicks
Edith Callen
Margaret Tarbell
Shara Penfield
Michel
Tommy
Fern Penfield
Bill Moore
Douglas
Suzanne
Julie
Elbert Moore
Alterioua
Rebekahs to Present Emblem Friday Evening
The Moravia Rebekah lodge held its annual eye roast and cooperative supper at the Rebekah hall, with Mrs. Frank Wilson presiding. Members planned attendance at the Albia convention on May 12 and district work in Centerville on May 13, honoring fifty and twenty five year members, followed by traveling emblem practice by Helen Lou Burton and Gladys Harsh for Centerville Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Hall
Frank Wilson
Albia
Centerville
Wilson
Helen Lou Burton
Gladys Harsh
Obituary for Anna Hiatt Hiatt of Udell and Centerville
Anna Hiatt daughter of H W and Nancy Chambers near Udell died April 7 1971 at St Joseph hospital Centerville at age 8 years 3 months 10 days She married Lewis R Hiatt Feb 18 1912 and had two daughters Margaret and Rubye Grandsons include Ronald Van Zante William VanZante Lt Charles VanZante Danley Brees Neal Brees Cadet Ernest Brees Paul Rex Brees She was baptized Udell Baptist later joined Wesley Chapel Methodist church Funeral at Grace United Methodist April 9 Burial Hillcrest Cemetery Turner Funeral Home in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Freelove Hiatt
H. W
Nancy Clancy Chambers
Udell
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Bloomfield Normal Institute
Lewis R. (Lute) Hiatt
Margaret
Carl van Zante
Moravia
Rubye
Carrot Brees
Albia
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Ronald van Zante
William Mark VanZante PN
Grace United Methodist Church
Thomas Woodin
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Our Loss and Kindness
We express heartfelt thanks for kindnesses shown to our wife mother and grandmother during her long illness and for expressions of sympathy at her death. Lute Hiatt Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante and family Mr and Mrs Carrol Brees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lute Hiatt
Carl van Zante
Carrol Brees
Albia Student Lou Ellen Rowley Named to Dean's List
Lou Ellen Rowley is among 115 students on the Dean's list for the winter quarter at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. She earned a 4.00 GPA with an A average and is a junior accounting student. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rowley of Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ellen Rowley
ALB
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Lou Ellen
Earl Rowley
Albia
Local visitors join Moravia gatherings over Easter weekend
Opal Van Borin and Denise Gregson visited Moravia Thursday evening. Rob ert Gregson and Dennis hosted Saturday overnight with Birdie Main and family, followed by Easter Sunday dinner with Dwight Main, Gary, Charles, Tonya, and Gaylord Main. Van Dorin returned home Tuesday. Mrs. James Kearney and family from Bes Moines spent Saturday with Bette Van Dorin and Bob. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs. Lee Bhisit, Mrs. Shrader, and Revis from Bar. Mrs. Carson Mevicle at Eeton, Coln., joined Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal van Borin
Denise Gregson
Moravia
Robert Gregson
Dennis
Birdie Main
Dwight Main
Gary
Charles
Tonya
Gaylord Main
Ops
van Dorin
James Kearney
Kim
Jinoy
Bes Moines
Mmother
Bette van Dorin
Bob
Lee Bhisit
Mes
M Shrader
Toney
Centerville
Ig Dey
Revis
Bar
Carson Mevicle
Eeton
Coln
Lung
Music Banquet Tuesday Night at High School
Mothers met at the high school on Thursday April 1 with Mrs Mildred Kelley presiding. Grace Whitehead filed the secretary treasurer report. Officers elected for the coming year were President Mrs June Rouse Co president Mrs Bobbi Wendin Vice President Mrs Henry Herman Secretary treasurer Mrs Bernice Wilson and Publicity Mary Jo Peterson. Plans were set for the music banquet April 20 at 6:30 with a coop supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kelley
Grace Whitehead
June Rouse
Bobbi Wendin
Henry Herman
Bernice Wilson
Mary Jo Peterson
Coop
Purdum McCombs Wedding In Lancaster Mo
Gale Purdum of Unionville and Linda McCombs of Ottumwa united in marriage on Saturday April 10 in Lancaster Missouri. Attendants were Carl Bolin and spouse. Purdum is son of Ned and (name) Purdum of Unionville. graduate of Unionville high school. employed by John Morrell Co. Mrs Purdum is daughter of Tom Graham of Ottumwa. attended Ottumwa Heights. employed at Pla Mor. couple to reside in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdum - McCombs
Gale Purdum
Unionville
Linda McCombs
Ottumwa
Lancaster
Carl Bolin
Drakesville
Purdum
Ned Purdum
Unionville High School
John Morrell Co
Tom Graham
Ottumwa Heights
Pla-Mor
Little League Draft Sows Ranked Player List
The Athletic Promoters held a Little League draft Thursday night listing players from Lakers and Colts clubs including Robert Spencer Ronnie Woodward David Townsend and many others. The schedule is tentatively set to start the week of May 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakers
Robert Spencer
Ronnie Woodward
David Townsend
Randy Whitehead
Jeffrey Hull
Gerry McCrary
David Mikels
Bryan Cox
DeWayne Ellison
Darren Tubaugh
Richard Stocker
Scott McCoy
Shargers
Mike Dean Robinson
Jerry Steenhoek
Alan Tisue
Clayton Pauley
Martin Steenhoek
Bob Wells
Todd Pfannebecker
Cohen Pauley
Mark Hall
Forrest VanBenthuysen
Andrew Burkland
Jeff Perry
Ee Tor Edward Massman
Russell Peterson
Jay Peterson
Clay Uhlenhake
Tim Lobb
Craig Vance
Rodney Mikels
Gary Coltrain
Jaren Tubaugh
Chris Peterson
Bill Pettibone
Mathew Martin
Colts
Harold Rowley
Jeff Leon McDanel
Gary Rowley
Brian Harrington
Randy Phillips
Randy McDonough
Norman McClurg
Rodney Klampe
Todd Phillips
Mike Koffman
Robert Klampe
Jeff Kelley
James Woodin
To Lay More Telephone Cable
Mr Ed Hoover of the local telephone company said Moravia would begin laying more telephone cable on Thursday. Half the distance from Centerville to Moravia is already built this fall. New equipment at Chariton should be in operation later this year enabling direct long distance dialing without an operator. Most cable is between Centerville and Chariton, with Moravia to get private lines for every resident soon. Mrs Marion Woodward and Natalie visited with Ralph Harshbarger in Norfolk Nebraska over Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hoover
Local Telephone Company
Moravia
Centerville
Chariton
Hoover
Thank you note from Delmar Glok and Mrs Goal Glok
Delmar Glok and Mrs Goal Glok send thanks from 7866 Wine Yard Ave Cusemunga BAS as they recover from an illness and return home after a three week stay at Ontario Community Hospital. They express gratitude for cards and letters from Mora via area friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goal Glok
Wineyard
Cusemunga
Bas
Hearst
Ontario
Specia
Moravia
Veiled Threats Raise Alarm Over Local Crime Ring
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a crime investigation involving threats and possible arrests. Names and precise actions are unclear, but authorities warn residents and vow to pursue the case. Further details await clearer reporting.
Salem United Methodist Church Service and Study Schedule
Salem United Methodist Church announces times for worship and study led by Pastor L. B. Deedrick and Superintendent Guy Argo. Sunday services include 1 a.m. church school and 6:30 p.m. worship, with an evening service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday features Bible study and prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. on April 21 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Deedrick
Guy Argo
Il A
W.5.c
Teenium United Methodist Church Service Schedule
Donald Whitehead leads a worship service at 9 30 am on Sept. 9. A Church School session is at 10 30 am followed by an evening service at 7 30 pm in the Salem church at Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
Salem
Moravia
Grace Circuit Sermon Topic Who's in First Place
United Methodist Church hosts sermon led by Rev. Thomas W. Woodin titled Who's in First Place asking believers to examine priorities and faith. The service notes focus on humility and spiritual ranking. Local worshippers invited to attend communion and youth activities afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Circuit
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Moravia Grace Youth and Choir Schedule and Meetings
Moravia Grace Clarence Whitehead lay leader lists after school choir Thursday. Friday 7 30 p m couples group at Paul Sticklin Centerville home. Saturday 7 30 p m couples group TIT at Ed Nelson home. Sunday 6 00 p m Senior High UMYF church gathering then bowling. 7 30 p m Bible study plans. Monday 7 30 p m adult choir practice. Wednesday 1 00 p m Grace WSCS church then county home services. All members urged to attend 6 30 p m Jr High UMYF 7 30 p m Council on Ministries meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Whitehead
Paul Sticklin
Centerville
Ed Nelson
UMYF
Grace Wscs
Jr. High Umyf
Council On Ministries
Wesley Chapel Grace church youth activities and meeting notes
Wesely Chapel activities list UMYF Lay Leader Wirgit Dooley leads at Grace with bowling and 7 30 pm Bible study. WSCS meets at Mrs Juanita Dooley home. Ball Call is a poem on Wednesday April 21 at 6 30 pm. Jr High UMYF also at Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Wirgit Dooley
Grace
WSCS
Juanita Dooley
Ball Cail
Jr. High
Fairview Church Schedule Highlights Events
Robert Foster leads at Fairview Church with Sunday services at 6 00 p m and 7 30 p m Bible study at Grace for senior high and junior high UMYF meetings. Wednesday evening 6 30 p m Jr High UMYF also at Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Church
Robert Foster
North Bend Ladies Aid Meeting Sees Easter Craft Gifts
The North Bend Ladies Aid met Edith Beaty on a Wednesday afternoon. Members led by Donna read Matt 27 and 28 and shared an Easter story. Hats shown by Josephine, Daphne, Leola, Lorena, Ruth, Delores, Joyce, Maxine, Mary Sue, and Edith. Visitors included Amy, Doug, Susan, Sherry, and Lynnette. Minutes read, all bills paid, Easter rabbits filled with candy for Hope School. Next gathering at Leola's in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Send
Leola
Josephine
Daphne
Lorena
Ruth
Delores
Joyce
Maxine
Mary Sue
Edith
Amy
Doug
Susan
Sherry
Lynnette
Hope School
Daphie
Denna
Baby names and birth notices in Moravia area
Mrs David Rex and Mrs Phil Harrington announce the birth of babies in Moravia area hospitals. Edits show multiple births with weights and exact birth dates, listing parents including Mr Rex and Mr Gary Belzer with names like Paul Allen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rex
Sofe
St. Joseph
Rex
Moravia
Gary Belzer
Albis
Ube Parehits
Paul Allen Burn
Dawes County i i Bruunifield
Dr Avera Recovers From Heart Surgery in Rochester
Dr. Ray Avera underwent heart surgery in Rochester Minnesota on Thursday April 8 and is recovering satisfactorily. He uses a wheelchair part of the time and has spoken with relatives by telephone. He expects to come home in seven to nine days with a long convalescence before returning to active practice in Moravia and Albia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Avera
Rochester
Minn
Moravia
Albia
Mrs Van Benthuysen in Surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City
Mrs. Vanda Van Benthuysen entered Mercy hospital in Iowa City on Monday April 12 for hip surgery. She will remain in the hospital for several weeks. Address correspondence to Mrs. F. Y. Van Benthuysen Room 3118 Mercy hospital 500 Market Street Iowa City Iowa 52240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Benthuysen
Iowa City
Vanda van Benthuysen
Mercy Hospital
F. Y. van Benthuysen
Market Street
Iowa
Mrs Floyd Allen Undergoes Surgery at Centerville Hospital
Mrs Floyd Allen entered Centerville hospital Tuesday afternoon and underwent surgery Wednesday morning. The report notes her condition following the procedure and her stay in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Allen
Centerville Hospital
Family and Social Gatherings Across Albia Area
Local residents attended funerals and shared meals and visits around Albia and nearby towns. Social events included Easter weekend gatherings in Des Moines and Des Moines area visits, with extended family members and friends listed among hosts and guests.
Aun Ahi Peu Geud Talk Siftils
Fragmentary text presents no clear events or identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or concrete facts. The readable content remains indecipherable, hindering a coherent news card creation.
Thank You Note Missing Clear Details
The fragmentary text expresses gratitude but lacks identifiable individuals, events, or organizations to form a coherent news item. It is insufficient to determine a factual 1960s style headline and summary.
Moravia School District Faces Open Teaching Positions
Moravia community schools report a staffing shakeup with multiple vacancies in early grades and subjects across the district. Mrs. Bruce Martin, 47, of rural Plano, died Tuesday in Iowa City. funeral planned at Centerville Baptist Church with interment at Confidence cemetery.
FBLA Delegates To State Meet This Week
Members of the Moravia Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America will send delegates to the 25th Annual State Leadership Conference at the University of Northern Iowa on April 16 and 17. They will compete to represent Iowa at the National Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, June 9 to 22, with Camilla Prater as Miss Future Business Leader and others in events such as Creed Oration, Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, and a group of sponsors and chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Future Business Leaders of America
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa
Miami Beach
Florida
Camilla Prater
David McDanel
Roxan Underwood
Vera Wright
Jean Ann Rouse
Drenda Tubaugh
Jan Moore
Dallas McDanel
Ted Cochran
Martha Ellison
Elanne Luse
Moravia man hospitalized at Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Gary Simmons of Moravia was admitted to the Veterans hospital in Des Moines on Monday. His room is on the second floor in 24 222.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Hospital
Gary Simmons
Moravia
Des Moines
Twentieth Century Club Meets at Mrs Mason Home
The Twentieth Century Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. A. G. Mason. Mrs. Melissa Felton and Mrs. Violet Perry led the program as twelve members answered roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
A. G. Mason
Melissa Felton
Violet Perry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Verna McAninch
Booster Club
Lewayne Moores
Anna Hiatt
Marion, Woodward
Natalie
Ralph Harshbarger
Norfolk
Nebr
Delmar Ghiok
Mro
Martie Cuiteggia
Rei Bk Yue
Ptee
Atte
Salem United Methodist
Teenium United Methodist
Moravia Grace
Avera
Harold Mason
A. E. Scott
Renee Woodward
Jerry Woodward
Carl Rena
Charles Turner
Gary Charity
W. R. Elder
Jayne
Spencer King
Ray Charity
Carl Tisue
Grant Tadlock
Harold
Ron Woodward
Airman
George Woodward
George Aaron
Wichita
Kansas
Harry Woodward
Tom Robb
Martha Sue
Laurie
Julie Dowd
Mina Dowd
Paul Miller
George
Helen Kinder
Rhonda
Audrey
Sheila Dowd
Ted Wilson
McAllen
Texas
Max Argo
Lela Judge
Donald Johnson
Knoxville
Herschel
Ralph McDonough
Andrew Rot
Omaha
Neb
Melinda
Bryen Rot
Sadieé Railing
Garnet Brain
Roger Gideon
Juhn Arere
Wd Juhu
West Des Maines
Richard and
Juellen Veatch
Wayne Lab
Tou
Supt. Wells
Bruce Martin
Plano
University Hospital
Marion County
Pearle
Clara Belle King
Kenny Martin
Karen Arter
Seymour
Kathy Martin
Jody Martin
Clara Atwell
Boblenz
Harris
Doofe
Cornelius
Pfannebecker
Strickler
Miller
Kindergartern
FBLA
20Th Century
van Benthuysen - Zintz
Grace Methodist Church
Pir Hut
Roger
Mig i
United Methodist
Cerety
Forrest van Bentlaysen
Eau
End
Victor Zintz
Br. 2
Center
Zufe
Univocity
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