Floodwaters Wash McDanel Car Off Roadway
Mr and Mrs Trenton McDanel and their young daughter narrowly escaped when floodwaters swept their car from the Soap Creek bottom west of the E G Hawk farm near Moravia. They clung to the car top as the vehicle submerged, then a single barb wire strand and a post halted the current enough for rescue by Moravia fire department. Roy Moffatt narrowly avoided a second washing when water overwhelmed his vehicle. firemen aided him to safety. No lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton McDanel
Soap Creek
E. G. Hawk Farm
Moravia
Eldred Estlack
Hawk Farm
McDonels
Bill Rogers
Moravia Fire Department
Ted Wilson
Roy Moffatt
Ottumwa
Estlack
Turner Reunion at Albia City Park 1967 Forty-Year Event
The 40th Turner reunion gathered June 11 1967 at Albia city park with thanks to God a basket dinner and readings from several Turner relatives. Edward McCord elected president Mary Gillaspie secretary. arrangements for next year planned. tombstone relettering for John Turner assigned. Many attendees listed from multiple states. births marriages and a death noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Alia City Park
Ralph Turner
Ida Boles
Pat Caster
Earl Turner
Minnie Escher
Gertrude Shumway
Edward McCord
Mary Gillaspie
Fairgrounds
Ralph Walker
Robert Turner
Paul Turner
Lowell Turner
Vern Turner
John Turner
Blakesburg Cemetery
Jessie Turner
Lela Rose Sherman
Edith Brummell
Arthur Freed
Billy
April Haller
Ei Paso
Texas
James McCord
Keith
Fern Callen
Glen Turner
Albia
Moravia
May Turner Barnes
Blanche Turner
Fairfield
Marshall Barnes
David
Gordon
Ted
Worthington
Ohio
Wayne McKee
Beth
Greg
Indianola
Oskaloosa
Charles Turner
Mark
Mike
Bobby
Pekin
Joe Burger
Marshalltown
Raymond Coughlin
Ottumwa
Gene McClure
A. C. Vosburgh
Lloyd Bonnett
Bussey
Kurt Bonnett
Eldora
Knoxville
David Gillaspie
Rebecca
Michael
Joyce
Cedar Rapids
John Gillaspie
Kimberly
Fremont
William Sherman
Jerry
Jeffrey
Grover Gillaspie
Pulaski
Kurt Allen
Marilyn
Richard Bennett
Janice Arlene
Martha
Dean Grosscup
Melinda Marie Mapp
Paul Mapp
Dorothy
Walter McClure
Nancy Mitchell
Raymond Turner
Mary
Samuel Turner
Wayne Thompson
Local Social Notes From Abpwivtss County
A social gathering occurred earlier this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Max McDunough with neighbors and locals in attendance. The event reflected community camaraderie and a casual evening in Eure county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eure
Earliey
Max McDunough
Miss Laws Accepted as Foreign Exchange Student to Switzerland
Debbie Laws of Algona has been accepted by the American Field Service to study in Biasen Switzerland with the Ferruccio Oriani family this summer. She will depart June 21 from New York aboard the SS Ryndam, travel by train from Rotterdam to her host home, study language on the ten day sea voyage, and return September 7 to begin her senior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Laws
Dale Laws
Algona
American Field Service
Biasen
Switzerland
Ferruccio Oriani
Debbie
Margherita
New York
Cedar Falls
Laws
Ivayis
John Laws
M. A. Perry
Moravia
Local Centerville Visits Span Monday To Tuesday
Mrs Garland Houser and grandson Jim Rush of Centerville spent Monday afternoon with her mother Mrs Charles Coffin. Vogl Johnson and Mrs Ralph Robinson called on their mother Mrs Jennie Johnson at Goldenage Manor in Centerville. Mrs Ervin Lincox of Ottumwa visited Tuesday with Mrs Flora Jones and with Mrs Bayard Neft of Rockford, a guest of Mrs Jones. Mrs Neff spends the week here with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Houser
Jim Rush
Centerville
Charles Coffin
Vogl Johnson
Ralph Robinson
Jennie Johnson
Goldenage Manor
Centervile
Ervin Lincox
Ottumwa
Flora Jones
Bayard Neft
Rockford, Dil
Jones
Mrs Neff
Reception Honors the Raymond Ashby Newlyweds
A 2 to 4 30 Sunday reception for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby was held at the home of Mrs. Marion Brandy in Albia. Ramona Huss of Des Moines, daughter of the bride, and Carol Ashby, niece of the groom, presided at the reception table. Kathy Price, granddaughter of the bride, registered guests, while Janet Forsythe and Issael Matthews handled the gift table. Attending guests came from Des Moines, Moravia, Centerville, Albia and Exline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ashby
Marion Brandy
Albia
Ramona Huss
Des ‘Moines
Carol Ashby
Nice
Kathy Price
Janet Forsythe
Issael Matthews
Des Moines
Moravia
Centerville
Exline
Mrs Albert Tubaugh Hospital Patient in Center Ville
Mrs Albert Tubaugh entered St Joseph hospital in Center Ville on May 31 and remains a patient in room 305. She would enjoy hearing from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tubaugh
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Moravia Social Notes Report Local Thrift and Travel
Ivan Hare visits Moravia from Cornia del Camar California Monday night and Tuesday. Eva Hiatt moves to Oskaloosa to live with sister Aliie Phillips after selling home goods. Moravia home since March 1983. Frank Wilson calls on Clarence and Belle Horn in Moult on Sunday. Nell Rousseau returns home after visiting Qeile Clark and Frank Wilson family. Michael and Mark Thompson spend time at R. S. Faber home. L. E. Thompson and parents return to Prairie Village Kansas. Harold Loch family visit Ruben Fabers. Dallas Fabers’ gathering Saturday. R. A. Faber hosts Dallas, Harold Joch and Don Kiampe families Sunday dinner. R. A. Faber hosts Dick Faber Tuesday evening. Out-of-town relatives attend for funeral of Clament Main including Tharp, Dohrmann, and Mary Rose Mair. attendees from Webb, Ottumwa, Drakesville, Unionville, Albia, Nutia, Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Hare
Cornia del Camar
Calif
Moravia
Eva Hiatt
Oskaloosa
Aliie Phillips
Frank Wilson
Clarence Horn
Belle Horn
Moulton
Nell Rousseau
Louilla
Qeile Clark
Michael
Mark Thompson
R. S. Faber
L. E. Thompson
Prairie Village
Kansas
Harold Loch
Ruben Fabers
Dallas Fabers
R. A. Faber
Dallas Faber
Harold Joch
Don Kiampe
R. A
Dick) Faber
Smith Tharp
Seh Stephen
Jefferson City
David Dohrmann
Orange
Mary Rose Mair
Houston
Texas
Clament Main
Webb
Ottumwa
Drakesville
Unionville
Albia
Nutia
Centerville
Fire department thanked for rescue help and praise
Mr and Mrs Trenton McDang express heartfelt thanks to the Fire Department and all who assisted in their rescue. Special gratitude to Eldred Esuack for spotting them and requesting aid. May God bless all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Eldred Esuack
Trenton McDang
Church Directory Highlights Local Denominations
Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev L B Deedrick pastors, Sunday School 10:02 a.m., morning worship 11:00 a.m., evening service 8:00 p.m. Bible study and prayer Wednesday 8 p.m. W S W S meeting June 16 1:30 p.m. Iconium Methodist B F Whitehead supt 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday school 6:00 p.m. MYF. Nazarene Pastor E J Strong and Frank Woodward superintendent list. First Christian Church Rev Louis Schaffner, minister Lois Fowler superintendent 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. sermon and communion. Grace Methodist T D Hersey pastor FAIRVIEW METHODIST Lee Benz supt worship 9 a.m. Church School 10 a.m. Vacation Bible school 9:00–11:30 a.m. WESLEY CHAPEL Methodist Ken Daniels supt 9 a.m. church school 10 a.m. worship. W S C S June 22 4:30 p.m. Norris Price home. Moravia Methodist Richard Tublugh supt church school 10 a.m. worship 11 a.m. official board Wednesday 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
L. B. Deedrick
Carl Tisue
Sutmlay
Doris Main
Iconium Methodist Church
B. F. Whitehead
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
First Christian Church
Louis Schaffner
Lois Fowler
Aid
Birche Vain
Grace Methodist Church
T. D. Hersey
Fairview
Lee Benz
Wesley Chapel
Ken Daniels
Norris Price
Moravia
Richard Tublugh
Methodist W.S.C.S. Meeting Planned for June 21
The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service will meet Wednesday June 21 at 1 30 with no executive session due to a pledge service A guest speaker Jeannine Grenfell is hoped for that day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Methodist
Jeannine Grenfell
Twentieth Century Reading Club Shares Cooperative Dinner
The Twentieth Century Reading Club met at Mrs. Anna Rogers's home with Mrs. Melissa Felton assisting. Fourteen members attended a 12:30 p.m. cooperative dinner followed by a meeting led by Mrs. Mamie Tisue. Officers were elected: president Mrs. Tisue, vice president Mrs. Gertrude Jubsson, secretary Mrs. Violet Perry, treasurer Mrs. Missa Felton. The group plans to reconvene October 3, 1987. Secret pals exchanged gifts and drew new names for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Twentieth Century Readiing Club
Anna Rogers
Melissa Felton
Mamie Tisue
Wilbur Miller
Fature
Tisue
Gertrude Jubsson
Violet Perry
Me Missa
Felton
Itr
Merle Smith Returns From Hospital Stay
Merle Smith returns to Mundus from a three week hospital stay at Guindawa hospital after a period as a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Smith
Melle Smnith
Guindawa
Services Held For U. C. Main, 76
Moravia resident Almont Main 76 died Thursday after a heart attack following hospitalization since June 4 at Ottumwa hospital. Born January 10, 1891 to Lewis and Cora Main, he married Grace Swaim in 1914 and survived by three daughters Deloris Tharp Jefferson City Mo Harriet Lee Dohrmann Orange Calif Mary Rose Main Houston Tex seven grandchildren three great grandchildren and brother Clyde Main Numa. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Evangelical United Brethren church. burial Hillcrest cemetery Turner Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almont Main
Moravia
Ottumwa
Lewis
Cora McDanel Main
Grace Swaim
Deloris Tharp
Jefferson City
Harriett Lee Dohrmann
Orange
Calif
Mary Rose Main
Houston
Tex
Clyde Main
Numa
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Lotis Schaffner
Seymour
L. B. Deed
Albia Couple Announce Mary Kay Bivens Engagement
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Bivens of Albia announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Kay to Dan ny Spilman son of Mr and Mrs Carl Spilman of Moravia. Mary Kay is a 1967 Albia high school graduate employed by Central Life Assurance Des Moines. Dan ny is a Moravia high school and 1967 Centerville Community College graduate employed by Chamberlain Mfg Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Bivens
Albia
Mary Kay
Danny Spilman
Carl Spilman
Moravia
Albia High School
Central Life Assurance of
Des Moines
Moravia High School
Centerville Community College
Chamberlain Mfg. Co
Methodist Conference Opens with Appointments in Des Moines
Bishop James S. Thomas opened the 1967 South Iowa Methodist annual conference in Des Moines with pastor appointments for 1967-48 charges. About 600 delegates attended as 51 ministers were assigned to new churches and 13 charges left for later supply. In Ottumwa district all changes occurred with four more to be supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Methodist
James S. Thomas
First Methodist Church
T. D. Hersey
Moravia
Ottumwa
Iconium Methodist
L. B. Deedbeck
E.U.B
Albia
Hiteman
John A. Lippincott
Malvern- Strahan
H. T. Hackman
Grace Methodist Church
Burlington
Ernest Underwood Admitted To Ottumwa Hospital
Ernest Underwood entered the Ottumwa hospital for medical treatment last week. Mrs. Underwood has been with her husband in Ottumwa, returning home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Underwood
Ottumwa Hospital
Robert Sheldon Undergoes Surgery Wednesday
Robert Sheklan, a parent at an Iowa City hospital, underwent surgery Wednesday to remove an abscess behind his stomach. His mother had returned home last week after injuring her back. Robert showed some improvement until the abscess issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sheklan
Iowa City Hospital
Robert
Powis thanks family and friends for prayers and kindness
Powis expresses gratitude to family and friends for prayers, cards, calls, and acts of kindness while in the hospital. Also conveys appreciation to Reverends Hersey and Deedrick for care and support to Merle Sita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powis
Hersey
Deedrick
Merle Sita
Monsoon conditions flood Moravia and surrounding areas
Local conditions point to a monsoon season with unofficial rainfall reports near 34 to 36 inches since Easter Sunday and about one inch daily since Memorial Day. Farmland remains waterlogged, crops damaged, with widespread flooding expected in lowlands and rising river levels. Rathbun project work halted as Chariton overflows its banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Indian Ocean
Rathbun
Local Youth Teams Listed in Community Roster
A roster lists LAKERS Little League with sponsor Farm Service Co and manager Easter and coach Boyd Paxston. Players include John Johnson, John Clayworth, Dean MecDanel, among others. Also listed are ASTROS, COLTS, CHARGERS teams with sponsors, managers, coaches, and players. High School Girls Softball shows manager Carl Reno and a long list of players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakers
Farm Service Co
Dean Easter
Boyd Paxston
John Johnson
John Clayworth
Dean MecDanel
Robert VanDorin
David Jones
Jeff MccDanel
Brent Walker
Tony Bardwell
Ernest Paris
Waltly Dennis Condra
Bruce Neil Wilson
Robert Spen
Idney Woodward
Randy Cories
Astros
Litite
Albia Sales Co
Bill Woodward
Mark Uhlenhake
Mike Tomlin
Lee Uhlenhake
Lanny Tisue
Jim Cochran
David Rogers
Eddy Simpson
Jess Ubleshake
John Clever
Ray Tarbell
John Guthrey Jr
Marty Massmat
Jim Spencer
Edward Massman
Francis Peterson
Carl Moffitt
COLTS
Jack's Shoe Store
Larry Pfannebecker
Larry Brooks
Russell Moore
Timothy Purdum
William Hopkins
John McCrory
Sam Hinds
Jay McDonough
Larry Nopkins
Robert Hinds
Greg Wilson
Gerald Brownlee
Doug Moore
Stuart McDanel
Harold Rowley
Jeff Leon McDanel
Tim Morrison
Carl Reno
Linda Self
Shirley Hetmick
Lou Ellen Rowley
Linda Hiatt
Beth Steenbeek
Janet Rhee
Connie Renwick
Carol Stocker
Pat Judge
Nancy Crabtree
Marsha Cloyed
Pamela van de Pol
Dona Ahee
Elaine van de Pol
Debbie van Dorin
High School Boys Baseball Assistant Ron Woodward
Assistant coach Ron Woodward leads a high school boys baseball team with players Max Argo Larry Lwin Steve Sulser Rodney Purdum George Woodward Wayne Tisue Chuck Moore Richard Johnson Roger Zintz Danny McCrory Gary Tisug on the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Reno
Ron Woodward
Max Argo
Larry Lwin
Steve Sulser
Rodney Purdum
George Woodward
Wayne Tisue
Chuck Moore
Richard Johnson
Roger Zintz
Danny McCrory
Gary Tisug
Babe Ruth 7 Manager-John Laws Coach-Gary Pfannebecker
Babe Ruth 7 announces leadership with Manager John Laws and Coach Gary Pfannebecker guiding a roster featuring Mike French Nicky Dicks Danny Wilson Dennis Gardner Bob Hiatt Dwight Johnson Dennis Spencer Gary Greene Fred McBride Randy Scott Glen Townsend Ricky Helmick Charles Tarbell Tommy Brownlee Donnie Bolin Steve Wilcoxson Mike Crabtree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
John Laws
Gary Pfannebecker
Mike French
Nicky Dicks
Danny Wilson
Dennis Gardner
Bob Hiatt
Dwight Johnson
Dennis Spencer
Gary Greene
Fred McBride
Randy Scott
Glen Townsend
Ricky Helmick
Charles Tarbell
Tommy Brownlee
Donnie Bolin
Steve Wilcoxson
Mike Crabtree
BASE RUTH 6 Muntager Coaches and Players Listed
A numbered roster lists coaches Muntager Clell McDauel and Carl Tisue along with players Ronnie Cloyed Ted Cochran Randy McDanel Bobby Whitehead Alan Wilson Daryl Tisue Dunuldarg David Mc Datel Jackie Ballaiger Albert Hinds Ronald Starker David Har Foge Jody MecDanel Marvio Martin Kenneth Stocker Gary Arge Bobby Self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Muntager
Clell McDauel
Carl Tisue
Ben Easter
Ronnie Cloyed
Ted Cochran
Randy McDanel
Bobby Whitehead
Alan Wilson
Daryl Tisue
Dunuldargu
David McDatel
Jackie Ballaiger
Albert Hinds
Ronald Starker
David Har Foge
Jody MecDanel
Marvio Martin
Kenneth Stocker
Gary Arge
Bobby Self
Rathbun Meeting To Be Here Aug 2
A public meeting is tentatively set for Wednesday August 2 at eight o clock in the Moravia Community building. Col Kratz of the U S Army Corps of Engineers will explain possible usage and development around the Rathbun lake and show photos of comparable lakes. State Conservation Commission representatives may discuss their Honey Creek state park plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rathbun Lake
Col. Kratz
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
State Conservation Commission
Honey Creek State Park
S. U. Sells Bonds for Construction in 1968 Plan
Iowa Southern Utilities sold 8 million dollars of first mortgage bonds at 99.5717 with a 6 1/89 percent rate, Francis I. du Pont A C Allyn Tee the winning bidder. The issue funds a heavy construction program. 1967-68 projected outlays include just under 20 million for 1987 needs and over 11 million spent system-wide in 1966. A 1968 plan anticipates over 7 million dollars in expenditures and potential 10 million dollar bond issues in early 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Wal
Iowa Southern
Social Roundup of Visits and Family Gatherings Across Counties
Mr and Mrs John Eaton entertained with Mr and Mrs Olin Foster while Rudolph Broshar of San Antonio joined his mother at Monroe county hospital in Albia and visited sister Mrs Bert Turner. Nearby, Gomer Stocker hosted Cleo Jimmie Stocker and families from German Valley Winds and W L Rector of Ottumwa plus Mearl Walter from Moravia at Fay Cline funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eaton
Olin Foster
Rudolph Broshar
San Antonio
Texas
Artie Broshar
Monroe County Hospital
Albia
Bert Turner
Gomer Stocker
Cleo
Jimmie Stocker
German Valley
Winds
Odile Clark
Nell Rousseau
Louilla
Edna Dyphion
Moul OB
Birth Announcement for Bord to Mr and Mrs Hex Foster
A baby boy named Bord was born to Mr and Mrs Hex Foster at Ottumwa Hospital on June al 1.24. The infant weighed 206 pounds at birth with unknown weight units. Grandparents are Lester Gory den and Mr and Mrs Olin Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hex Foster Gear
Guagiwa
Terry Lynn
Ottumwa Hospital
Lester Goryden
Olin Foster
Also Mentioned on This Page
McDanel
Albia City Park
Miss Laws
Council Directory
Jonah
Christ
U. C. Main
Robert Sheldon
Chargers
Walnut Grove Co
Paul Witt
Duane Steenhoek
Steven Steenhoek
David Allen
Pat Nicoletto
Danny Greene
Geo. Robinson
Terry Whicker
Daryl Steenhoek
David McDanel
Delbert Hahn
Sam Fisher
Richard Robinson
Bobby Robinson
Gary McCloud
Steve Raymie
Robert Mitchell
Mike Robinson
1.S.U
Billy Joe Scott
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Marion Williams
Erec Main
Audrey Walter
Sylvar Veo Dorin
An- Welle
Mearl Walter
Tilton Hinds
Wisburg
Ed Grafke
Leavenworth
Blec Mais
Marlon Main
Helms Tisue
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