Mrs George Adams Succumbs Monday
Minnie Adams 70 died Monday at her home on Melrose Route 2 north of George town Monroe County Born Sept 21 1902 Fertile Minnesota to Mathias Hanson Johnson and Caroline Hanson Johnson Married George Adams who survives Also surviving are daughter Shirley Biron Greenfield three grandsons and three brothers Henry Joseph and Teddie One son and two daughters predeceased her Service Thursday April 26 1 30 p m at Turner Funeral Home Moravia Rev Wesley Lowry Burial Hillcrest Cemetery Moravia
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Minnie Adams
Melrose
Georgetown
Monroe County
Fertile
Minn
Mathias
Caroline Hanson Johnson
George Adams
Shirley Biron
Greenfield
Henry
Joseph
Teddie
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Wesley Lowry
Hillcrest Cemetery
Moravia Garden Club Meets at Deloris Burkland Home
Moravia Garden Club gathered April 18 at Mrs Deloris Burkland's home. Discussion covered the Regional Convention in Des Moines the Blue Bird Trail the May 10 Booster Club meeting and two new members votes. September Flower Show committee plans were presented. Next meeting is May breakfast at Craver Point shelter house at 9:00 a.m.
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Garden Club
Deloris
Burkland Wee Moravia Garden Club
Deloris Burkland
Des Moines
Blue Bird Trail
Booster Club
Shelter House
Craver Point
Funeral Services for Mrs McSparen Held in Ottumwa
Funeral services were held Saturday at Reece funeral home in Ottumwa for Mrs. P. A. McSparen. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McCrory and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Callen. The McSparen family resided in Moravia.
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McSparen
P. A. McSparen
Reece Funeral Home
Ottumwa
Eugene McCrory
Lloyd Callen
Moravia
Easter Sunrise Service at Honey Creek Park
Iconium United Methodist Church held its second Easter Sunrise service at the Ramp near Honey Creek State Park on Lake Rathbun’s north shore at 6 30 am Easter morning April 22. Rev L B Deedrick delivered the message from John 21 after twelve youths spoke. about one hundred attended and seventy five joined for breakfast at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium United Methodist Church
Corps of Engineers
Honey Creek State Park
Lake Rathbun
Don Whitehead
L. B. Deedrick
John
Tiberias
Christ
Deedrick
SCA Meeting Set For Monday At High School
The SCA will meet Monday evening April 30 at 7 30 at the High School. The junior and senior high science departments will present the program. An open discussion on SCA goals will follow.
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SCA
Jr. and
Sr. High
Moravia Saddle Club To Meet May 3 At Fairview Center
Moravia Saddle Club holds its regular meeting on Thursday May 3 at the Fairview community center with a co op supper at 7 00 p m Pat and Debbie Mc Dane will provide entertainment for attendees
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Moravia Saddle Club
Fairview
Pat
Debbie McDane
Bomb threat at Moravia High likely a prank officials say
A bomb threat at Moravia High School around 11 40 a m prompted lockdown and rapid response by the fire department sheriff s office Highway Patrol and state agencies. A device found in science cabinet was cleared as hazardous with no leads on the caller. Bomb threat authorities warn such acts are federal offenses and treated seriously.
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Moravia High School
Cathy Lockman
Moravia
Oskaloosa
Paxton
Mr. Lantz
Investi
BCI
School For Science Work
Wells
Quilt Festival Winners Named Across Centerville Area
Southern Town Economic Development Association lists prize recipients at Centerville Quilt Festival. Embroidered Quilt by Dorothy Bailey of Plano, quilted by Thelma Dearing and Flossie Walker of Plano, with Alberta Spencer of Moravia as a top winner. Door prize awarded. event called an overwhelming community success.
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Southern Town Economic Development Association
Centerville
Ruth Stevenson
Moulton
Hilda Hanes
Dorothy Bailey
Plano
Erma Wycoff
Enid
Stamps
Seymour
Wynona van Noy
Julie Lauser
Marie Forsen
Baisy "Humphrey
Ida Kelley
Moravia
Young Girls Sign Up For Softball Saturday Moravia
All girls from grade 4 and up may sign up for summer softball at Moravia Furniture Store on Saturday April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If unavailable call Carolyn Woodward at 724-3585. Coaches and managers are invited to assist with the program.
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Moravia
Carolyn Woodward
Local Easter Sunday Gatherings Across Town
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Charity with Julie and Jayne shared Easter Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Elder and Mrs. Esther King. Loyd Carter visited enroute home from Mediapolis with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carter and family near Marin ing Sun. Sylvan Van Dorin and Annette joined Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Mearl Walters and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walter, with Marchelle at supper.
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Gary Charity
Julie
Jayne
W. R. Elder
Esther King
Loyd Carter
Mediapolis
Bob Carter
Marining Sun
Sylvan van Dorin
Annette
Mearl Walters
Maurice Walter
Marchelle
Taylor Aid Meeting With Leta Pettibone Friday May 4th
Taylor Aid will meet this month with Leta Pettibone on Friday May 4th to discuss upcoming community support efforts and coordinate schedule for local events. Pettibone is expected to share project updates and timing for volunteer activities.
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Taylor Aid
Leta Pettibone
Fnday
Style Show Thursday At High School Gym
The Greatest Show on Earth will be held Thursday evening April 26 at 7 30 in the Moravia high school gymnasium. The public is invited to attend. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Tickets may be obtained at the door. Sponsors are the I H A and Home Economics departments.
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Moravia High School
I.H.A
Home Economics
Services Held Tuesday For Doyle Knapp
Funeral services for Doyle Leon Knapp 59 of Albia Route 5 were held Tuesday afternoon April 24 at 1 30 at Turner Funeral Home Moravia with Rev Laverne Leigh of Christian Church of Albia presiding Burial followed at Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery He was born May 22 1913 to Mahlon and Della Stocker Knapp retired from International Harvester Co Albia and never married He died Sunday April 22 at Ottumwa Hospital Survivors include brothers Clair Knapp Rt 5 Albia and Gale Knapp Garden Grove Calif and sister Mrs Walter Geraldine Dicks Ottumwa He was preceded in death by parents three sisters and three brothers.
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Doyle Leon Knapp
Albia
Turner Funeral Home
Moravia
Laverne Leigh
Christian Church of
20th Century Club Meeting With Imogene Tisue
The 20th Century Club will meet with Imogene Tisue on May at 2 00 p m. The notice indicates a scheduled gathering likely at a local venue, inviting members to attend the planned event and discuss club matters.
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20Th Century Club
Imogene Tisue
Thank you note from patient in Monroe and Ottumwa care
A patient expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for cards flowers and visits during hospital stays in Monroe County and Ottumwa Special thanks are given to Richard Perry and family for babysitting the two boys with chicken pox during the illness period
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Monroe County
Ottumwa
Richard Perry
Thankful note from patient at Marshalltown Hospital
I appreciate the many cards and letters from friends during eye surgery while a patient at Marshalltown Hospital and after returning to my son's home to recuperate. Your kindness and remembrances meant a great deal.
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Marshalltoown Hospital
Thanking Friends After Surgery at Davis County Hospital
Donna Rae Pfannebecker expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters flowers and gifts and the kindness shown to her family during her surgery stay at Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield.
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Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Donna Rae Pfannebecker
Salem United Methodist Thanks for Easter Lilies and Kindness
Mr and Mrs Ben Jones express gratitude to Salem United Methodist Church for the Easter lillies, many cards, and acts of kindness received during Ben Jones recovery.
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Salem United Methodist Church
Ben
Ben Jones
Community thank you note from Mark Schupp family
The Schupp family expresses sincere appreciation for neighbors and friends for good wishes visits and gifts during Mark’s hospital stay. They note special thanks for support amid the snow storm while Mark was marooned in the hospital.
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Mark
Thanking friends and church group after hospital stay
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for cards visits and welfare while recovering at St. Joseph's Hospital Centerville. Special appreciation goes to Dr Badriddoja nurses and aides on the third floor and to Wes Jay Chapel UATW ladies for their support.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centerville
Woodin
Rev
Thrash
Badriddoja
Wes- Jay Chapel
Edrie Phillips
Moravia FHA and council pace sewer project plan
F H A officials and Moravia town leaders including Mayor John Spencer and Attorney James Milani met with the town council, engineer John Steddom, and others to review sewer construction progress. FHA engineers urged a formal completion schedule, clarified that work must follow contract specs, and discussed ensuring usable roadways during upgrades.
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F.H.A
Moravia
James Milani
John Steddom
Farm and Home Administration
Lloyd Scott
FHA
James McAllister
Robert Scott
Oskaloosa
Gene Cosby
Leo Ohrt
John Spencer
Loyd Carter
Elmer Gidel
R. R. Pim
Steddom
Bobby Robinson Struck By Auto Near Moravia
Bobby Robinson 12 son of Mr and Mrs Dean Robinson of northwest of Moravia suffered a broken leg and lacerations when struck by a car Friday night about 10 15 near the Hilltop Skating Rink just north of Moravia. Authorities said the vehicle was driven by Mrs Ed Wells of Centerville as Robinson and three other youths walked in the road attempting to cross Iowa 5. He was taken to Monroe County Hospital in Albia.
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Bobby Robinson
Dean Robinson
Moravia
Ed Wells
Centerville
Young Robinson
Iowa 5
Monroe County
Albia
Moravia Music Banquet Date Change Announced
Moravia music banquet moved to Tuesday evening May 1 at 1:30 PM instead of the calendar date. The change adjusts the schedule for the school event, with organizers urging attendance and noting the new timing.
Nuptial Vows Repeated in Moravia Church Ceremony
Miss Camilla Prater and Tom Williamson repeated nuptial vows in a double ring ceremony at Grace United Methodist Church Moravia on Friday April 2. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Prater, wore a white gown with Venice lace edging. Guests and family from multiple states attended, including attendants and guests from Shreveport New Orleans and Hayward California.
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Camilla Prater
Tom Williamson
Grace United Methodist Church
Merle Prater
Moravia
Oran Whittington
Shreveport
Yim Petersen
Hiawatha
Kans
Ernest Schmell
Seymour
Ottumya
Mark Kirkman
Sierra Vista
Ariz
Alan White
Lexington
Nebr
David Parkes
Fairfield
Keevin Koch
the. Ferridey
Dale Blanchan
Bemidji
Minn
Phillip Prater
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Honey Creek Park
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Howeh Fire Department
Sulitpal
Investigati
Doyle Knapp
Mark Schupp
McAllister
Scott
Herison
UN Jmirs Dayton
J of
Wahistiu
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