Supt A R Fenton Elected President of Two County Economic Program
Moravia superintendent A R Fenton was chosen president of the Appanoose and Monroe County Iowa Development Corp to implement the Economic Opportunity Act. Other officers include A E Hollingshead Jr vice president Virginia Ryan secretary and Paul Forney treasurer. Directors span Centerville Albia and Moravia with a projected federal grant of about 87000 requiring 10 percent local match. An executive director office and secretary are planned, aiming to create jobs for area youths on two county projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Area
Bert Bandstra
Knoxville
Moravia
Lee Benz
Congressman Bandstra
John Wilson
Charles Turner
Don Pettibone
John Spencer
Melvin Bilison
Larry Brooka
Ralph Turner
Ray Avera
Wm. Woodward
A. BR. Fenton
Ray Charity
A. R. Fenton
Appanoose
Monroe County
Iowa Development Corp
A. E. Hollingshead Jr
Albia
Virginia Ryan
Paul Forney
Centerville
D. Reo Bryant
W. K. Ervin
Joe Wil- 800
Unionville
Frank Bell
Michael Galer
Kenneth K. Huber
Moray
Labor Survey Aims At Albia Industry Expansion
Residents of Monroe and nearby counties urged to participate in a Labor Survey to aid a prospective Albia factory. The firm plans 125 starting jobs, expanding to 400, with December 1 operation target. Registration in Moravia runs Thu Sat 7 am to 9 pm at Dewey's Place. confidentiality assured by the Industrial Bureau and the Albia Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Appanoose
Wapello
Mahaska
Marion
Lucas
Industrial Bureau
Albia
Robert W. Larson
Moravia
Dewey
J. Logan Cain
Iowa
Card of Thanks for Farrie’s Hospital Stay
The Faber family expresses sincere thanks for kind deeds during Farrie’s hospitalization at Monroe County hospital. Grateful for cards visits and prayers from Rev. and Mrs. Ogden Rev. Coleman Rev. Hackman and the nursing staff and doctors Avera and Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrie
Ogden
Rev. Coleman
Rev
Hackman
Monroe County Hospital
Avera and
Cunningham
Flight of the Stork Flight of the Stork
Mr and Mrs Steve Burger of Minburn welcomed a daughter Kelly Diana born April 21 at Iowa Lutheran hospital Des Moines weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces Grandparents Harold Burton Leona d Burger Great grandparents Gail Burton Ross Starks Unionville Names John Smith Oskaloosa parents of son Christopher Scott born April 23 at Oskaloosa hospital weight 7 pounds 10 ounces Grandmother Lela Judge great grandmother George Hailing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Burger
Minburn
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Kelly Diana
Harold Burton
Leonad Burger
Gail Burton
Moravia
Ross Starks
Unionville
John Smith
Oskaloosa
Christopher Scott
Sustley
Oskaloosa Hospital
Lela Judge
George Hailing
Road Culvert Projects Set in Iconium Area
Workmen from F A Moser Inc begin a 10 by 10 foot concrete culvert east of Raymond Perry farm on Moravia Iconium road. Contract cost 10 993 03. Detour north around site during completion. Mott Construction Co to raise grade after box cut in related phase. Additional box culverts in Bellair township 11 763 68 and grading for 5 85 miles 59 677 84 awarded to Mott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Moser, Inc
Farmersburg
Town
Raymond Perry
Moravia- Iconium
M. M. Doggett
Vert Mott Construction Co
Centerville
Rathbun
Bellair Township
Mott Construction Co
Senior Work Day May 4 Seeks Help and Car Wash
The senior class plans a work day on Tuesday May 4 weather permitting offering farm yard trash house window cleaning and other tasks plus a car wash. If rain occurs it will be rescheduled later in the week. Contact senior class members or the high school office at 724-3711 to arrange work.
Men’s Breakfast Club Seeks Insightful Talk Thursday
The Men's Breakfast Club meets this Thursday at 7 a.m. at Angel's Cafe with Rev. Coleman speaking on Living The Golden Rule. On May 13, J. M. Flynn of Look Magazine Des Moines will discuss Good Public Relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel’s Cafe
Rev. Coleman
J. M. Flynn
Look Magazine
Des Moines
Recital at E U B Sunday by Mrs West pupils
Pupils of Mrs. Ernest West will present a musical program at the E U B church Sunday afternoon May 2 at 2 40. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest West
E. UB
Publ
Local family thanks community for support after bereavement
The McClurg family expresses gratitude for condolences, meals, and flowers after the death of Robert Jean MeClurg. They acknowledge neighbors and relatives, and note efforts to maintain homes in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jean MeClurg
Mary McClrg
Richard McClurg
Donald McClurg
McClurg
McDonough Heads Moravia Fall Festival Committee
An organizational meeting named Max McDonough chairman of the executive committee for Moravia’s fall festival. Men’s committee includes Bert Turner Lee Benz Junior Spencer. women’s panel to be formed with Lucile Carter chairing. Labor Day weekend events set for Sept 9 10 11 with parade timing tied to Iowa High School Music Association rules. Margaret Brooks reelected secretary Alberta Benz treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Max McDonough
Lucile Carter
Bert Turner
Lee Benz
Junior Spencer
Henry Koling
Chariton Valley Electric Co
Iowa High School Music Assn
N. R. Ward
John Spencer
Margaret Brooks
Alberta Benz
New Staff Hires For School District
Superintendent A R Fenton announces a new guidance counsellor Bernard Pugh from Lorimer will teach social science. Wayne Burghoffer signs to return as hand and instrumental instructor with no replacement for the choral music vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fenton
Bernard Pugh
Lorimer
Wayne Burghoffer
Iloral Music
John L Wilson Dies in California at 76
John L Wilson Jr died at his Dinuba California home on Thursday April 15 at age 76. Born in Clinton Iowa he lived near Moravia before moving to California ten years ago. A retired real estate and insurance man and rancher he was active in Masonic and Eastern Star orders. Survived by widow Florence a son John L a grandson John L a granddaughter Joanne Wilson a brother Charles M Wilson and sister Mrs Verne Clark. Funeral services were held Monday in Dinuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Wilson, Jr
Dinuba
Calif
Clinton
Iowa
Moravia
California
Clinton Masonic Lodge
DeMolay
Order of the Eastern Star
Dinuba Lodge
Florence
John L., TM
John L., JV
Joanne Wilson
Charles M. Wilson
Verne Clark
Cedar Rapids veteran Loren Hiner dies at 71
Loren Hiner 71 of Cedar Rapids and World War I veteran died Wednesday after illness. Born in Mystic he lived 40 years in Cedar Rapids and survived by wife Mildred Graham two daughters Lewis Hiner a brother five grandsons and three great grandchildren. Services were held Friday at Beatty Bearle funeral home with Rev Mary A White officiating. burial at Cedar Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hiner
Cedar Rapids
King's Crown Plaster ‘Co
Mystic
Mildred Graham
Ottumwa
Cédar Rapids
Jack Dinderman
Arnold Jayne
Lewis Hiner
Oakdale
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Gretchen Ashby Funeral Thursday in Moravia
Mrs. Raymond Ashby 60 died Tuesday morning at home in Moravia after a year of illness. Born August 18, 1904 in Moravia, she married Doyle Luse in 1922 and later Raymond Ashby in 1943. She taught for 30 years in rural schools and Moravia grade school. Survived by son Bill Luse, daughter Lela Judge, her mother, a sister, and grandchildren. A Cancer Memorial fund is set, donations to Turner funeral home or Bank. Funeral Thursday at 2:00 pm at Turner funeral home, Rev. Elton Coleman officiating. Moravia Rebekah lodge to hold a short service. burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ashby
Moravia
Lela Gretchen
Joseph
Sadie Davis Hobart
Doyle Luse
Bill
Lela
Methodist Church
20Th Century Reading Club
Rebekah Lodge
Bill Luse
Lacona
Lela Judge
George Railing
Garnet Brain
McTravia
Turner Funeral Home
Bank
Elton Coleman
Moravia Rebekah Lodge
Hillcrest Cemetery
Dates Set For Bible School At Moravia Church
At Moravia E.U.B. church a meeting set vacation Bible School for two weeks from Monday May 31 to Friday June 11 with the final program on the last evening. Mrs Imogene Tisue was elected president of the Bible school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
John Bailey Returns Home After Hospital Stay
John Bailey was released from St. Josephs hospital in Centerville and returned to his home Monday after a medical stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bailey
St. Josephs Hospital
Centerville
Community thanks for flowers after loss
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors, friends, and relatives for flowers and offerings. Special thanks are given to Mr and Mrs Ted Campbell. Margaret McClurg and children acknowledge Lyle Jones and Virgil Johnson for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Campbell
Margaret McClurg
Lyle Jones
Virgil Johnson
Thank you note from Marilyn McDanel to church and helpers
Marilyn McDanel expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during hospital stay and after returning home She specifically thanks Fairview Sunday school Rev Coleman and those who helped at home for support
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Fairview
Rev. Coleman
Marilyn McDanel
Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judge School Held Here Last Week
Moravia hosted a three day Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judge School at the Community Building with about 40 women from nearby towns attending. Five ladies completed exams for credit toward judges certificates led by local chair Virginia McDonough and instructors including Mrs C H Nolte and Mrs G J Jensvold. Plans were announced to hold the next course October 11 to 13 with Prof Ed Cott of Iowa State University lecturing on horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton
Indianola
Milo
Carlisle
Centerville
Plano
Donnellson
Mystic
Russell
Corydon
Ackworth
Chariton
Moravia
B. F. Whitehead
Zell Callen
Virginia McDonough
C. H. Nolte
Jefferson
State Judge School
Selvel
Ed. Cott
Iowa State University
Ames
G. J. Jemsvold
Birnsted
Jeffferan Ubally
Mrs. Sweeden Dies at Centerville Nursing Home
Laura Sweeden 63 died Monday at Luse Nursing Home Centerville after years as an invalid Born December 7 1901 in Arkansas widow of Robert Sweeden killed in a 1964 automobile crash Survivors include five sons three daughters and 20 grandchildren Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm Turner Funeral Home with Donald Plum officiating Burial at Iconium Cemetery Also notes hospital visits and Marshall Perry returning home from Laughlin Hospital Kirksville Missouri after four weeks medical care
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Sweeden
Luse
Centerville
Arkansas
Robert Sweeden
Teonium
Brest
Tony
Odebolt
Lynn
Tulsa
Okla
Richard
Sioux City
Ross Sneeden
Arthur
Rosalie Mullinix
Albia
Wanda Fenton
Russell
Sue Jones
Iowa City
Turner Funeral Home
Donald Plum
Albia Christian Church
Iconium Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supt
Two County Economic Program
East Peoria
Thurman
Robert Jean McClurg
the Faber
Iconium Road
E.U.B
Cain
Theuere
Vive Pepioter
McDonough
John L. Wilson
Vicky Lockman
Kandi Kuster
Pegey Perobone
Judy
Janet
Carel Wilson
Sheri Wilsop
Jamies Wilsod
Gretchen Ashby
Herman Brown Co
International Motor
Adams
Finnia Hayward
Pearl Swaim
Della Bivin
St. Joseph Hospital
Carl Hiatt
Linda
Mamie Easter
Johnie Whicker
Marshall Perry
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Perry Kirksville
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