Long, Jack C., 48, Succumbs in Moravia
Jack C. Long of Moravia dies at 48 on June 25 1972 at his farm three miles south of town He was born March 10 1924 in Moravia married Ruby McGrighy on July 21 1945 and they had daughter Vanessa now 16 He worked as a bulldozer operator for Mervin Ellison Construction for 22 years and helped the last 10 He attended Fairview Methodist church and was a Mason Survived by wife daughter mother Elsie Long of Moravia sister Enid Hiatt of Kansas City Mo brothers Bill of Moravia and Vernice of Ottumwa nine nephews and nieces four uncles and preceded in death by father Van and sister Romilda Funeral services were held June 28 at Salem United Methodist Church Moravia with Rev Kermit Gladfelder and Rev Thomas Woodin in charge Pallbearers included nephews and Mervin Ellison Burial was in Fairview Main Station cemetery with Masonic rites A memorial was established to Lang research.
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Jack C. Long
van and
Sie Ewing Long
Moravia
Ruby McGrighy
Vanessa
Mervin Ellison Construction
Fairview Methodist
The
Masons
Ruby
Elsie Long
Enid Hiatt
Kansas City
Bill
Vernice
Ottumwa
van Long
Romilda
Salem United Methodist Church
Kermit Gladfelder
Thomas Woodin
Bob Hiatt
Larry
Rick
Kenneth Long
Rick Jaggert
Mervin Ellison
Fairview Main Station
Lang
Mabel C. Hawk
George L
Etta Jones
Hawk
Blakesburg
Wapella County
Golden Age Manor
Centerville
Mabel
Elvie G. Hawk
Claude
Harold
Goodyear
Aciz
Madge Leach
Indianola
Thomas Wood
Moravia Hillcrest Cemetery
Eight Boy Scouts Spend Week at Camp Wapello
Moravia Troop 40 sent eight scouts and scoutmaster Ray Hudson to Camp Wapella for a week of progress toward their next rank. Attendees included Dennis Condra Brian Harrington Robert Schneider Jim Spencer Steve Raymie Alan Tisue and Bobby Wells.
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Camp Wapello
Moravia
Camp Wapella Boy Scout Reservation
Ray Hudson
Dennis Condra
Brian Harrington
Robert Schneider
Boba
Jim Spencer
Steve Raymie
Alan Tisue
Bobby Wells
Moravia 2 1 Moravia Defeats SE Warren 2-1
Moravia beat S E Warren 2 1 Tuesday night in a sharp pitching duel. John Johnson worked 9 innings for Moravia allowing 7 hits and 1 run with 8 strikeouts and 1 walk. Jess Uhlenhake earned the win in relief with no hits or runs and 2 strikeouts. Russ Moore, Jess Uhlenhake and Bob Van Dorin had Moravia hits as the team rose to 4-5.
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Mohawks
SE Warren
Moravia
S.E. Warren
John Johnson
Jess Uhlenhake
Russ Moore
Bob van
Dorin
Salem Reunion at Salem United Methodist Church
The annual Salem homecoming was held in the church basement on Sunday June 25 with 33 attendees. A noon dinner followed Rev Woodin's blessing, tributes were paid to Spencer Wilson, and Ada Johnson chaired a short business meeting electing Ruth Wilson president and Arlie Wilson secretary treasurer. The gathering closed with songs and prayer and the group planned to meet on the last Sunday in June each year.
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Salem
Salem United Methodist Church
Woodin
Ray Lemaster
Thompson
Edd DeHaas
Prarie City
Leonard Wilson
Seymour
Forrest Sutcliff
Earl Fenton
Plano
Ann Battistone
Rathbun
Lewis Rouse
Haley Scott
Glenwood
Harry Woodward
Charles Johnson
Moravia
Ada Johnson
Jesus
Edith Leach
Spencer Wilson
Phoenix
Ariz
Wilson
Local Visits Highlight Douglas Main’s Two Week Stay
Douglas Main spent the past two weeks visiting with the Rus sell Strunk family and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Forest Main before returning home to Olathe Kansas Sunday evening. California visitors Mr and Mrs Morris Daley called on Mr and Mrs Ralph McDonough and Mrs Garnet Brain. Sunday dinner guests included Mrs Sadie Railing and Mrs Garnet Brain with the McDonoughs. Other calls were by Mrs Mary McFatridge Albia and Mrs Ethel Blackman and Mrs Edna Schreiner on Mrs Zenith Hiatt, and Mr Ray Lemaster of Thompson visited Helma Tisue Sunday evening.
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Douglas Main
Russell Strunk
Forest Main
Olathe
Kans
Morris Daley
Hillsborough
Calif
Ralph McDonough
Garnet Brain
Sadie Railing
Zenith Hiatt
Mary McFatridge
Albia
Ethel Blackman
Edna Schreiner
Ray Lemaster
Thompson
Helma Tisue
Doctor Avera to Undergo Back Surgery in Tulsa
Dr. Ray Avera and his wife traveled to Tulsa Oklahoma where he checked into the Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital for treatment of a back condition. He is expected to have surgery within the next day or two.
Chargers undefeated in Little League play continues
The Chargers remain undefeated after a week of games. They beat the Colts 4-3 and the Astros 7-5 with a 2 run homer in the sixth, while the Astros defeated the Lakers 16-8 and the Colts beat the Lakers 24-6. Standings show Chargers 90, Colts 44, Lakers 7, Astros 26.
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Chargers
Colts
Lakers
Astros
Frank Argo Services Thursday in Oskaloosa
Frank Argo of Wright Indiana died Monday June 26 at age 91. Born December 17 1880 in Appanoose County to Alexander and Alice Argo, he was a retired feed company sales representative. Survived by wife Martha, daughter Marguerite Carlson of Oskaloosa, three grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday June 29 at 1 30 P M at Newman Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with burial in Oskaloosa Cemetery.
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Frank Argo
Oskaloosa
Wright
Appanoose County
Alexander
Alice Streepy Argo
Martha
Marguerite Carlson
Newman Funeral Chapel
Thompson Guests at the Roy Argo Home and Other Local Visits
Social notes record Thompson as dinner guests at Roy Argo’s home while Argo couple spent Sunday in Des Moines visiting her sister. Among visitors were Rev David Moore Cathy and David Jr from San Antonio, Mrs Eleanor Hawkins and children of Des Moines. Also present were Opal Callen Centerville Mrs Florence Carson and Gus Luse for Sunday dinner with Vess Hiatt. Greg Van Zante stayed with grandparents Carl Van Zante. Carl Van Zante Mark and Lute Hiatt attended Frank Chambers funeral at Seymour.
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Ray Lemaster
Thompson
Roy Argo
Des Moines
James,Nash
David Moore
Cathy
David Jr
San Antonio
Tex
Eleanor Hawkins
Elbert Moores
Vess Hiatt
Opal Callen
Centerville
Florence Carson
Gus Luse
Greg van Zante
Carl van Zantes
Carl van Zante
Mark
Lute Hiatt
Frank Chambers
Seymour
Rose Mary Rogers and Michael Crabtree Exchange Nuptials
Rose Mary Rogers daughter of Orville Rogers of Unionville and Michael Crabtree son of Floyd Crabtree of Blakesburg exchanged wedding vows Sunday June 25 at 2 00 p m at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in a candlelit ceremony officiated by Rev Garnett The bride wore an all lace gown over white taffeta with pearl trim and carried Forever Yours red roses The bridal party included her sister Linda Rogers and Susan Crabtree The couple's reception and guests included family from Blakesburg and Unionville
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Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Rose Mary Rogers
Orville Rogers
Unionville
Michael Crabtree
Floyd Crabtree
Blakesburg
Garnett
Ralph Roberts
Linda Rogers
Susan Crabtree
Richard and
Russell Johnson
Forever Yours
Ed Rotinson
Natron of
Bonar
Rognie Self
Behny Spears
Stacey Lynn Seif
Greg Robson
Webber
Fonda Dicks Chosen for Godbersen Basketball Academy
Moravia high forward Fonda Dicks earned selection to the Chariton District team for the Godbersen Basketball Academy in Ida Grove. The academy runs July 31 to August 5 with one forward and one guard chosen per district, based on an 80 percent vote threshold and academic, citizenship, and athletic records. Dicks may be considered for one of six Godbersen Scholarship Awards, with a January 1973 committee decision from 32 attendees.
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Fonda Dicks
Moravia
Chariton
Godbersen
Ida Grove
Fonda
United Methodist and Nazarene Church Services Schedule
Worship at United Methodist led by Rev. L B Deedrick with communion at 9:30 am. Church school at 10:30 am. W S C S meets Thursday June 29 at 1:30 pm. Nazarene Church led by D R Unies with July 2 services and Bible study. Special speaker Mike Faulkenbury from Belleville IL. Youth Hour at 6:45 pm N Y P S. Evangelistic Gospel Hour at 7:30 pm. Missionary meeting July 5 and a noon prayer fast July 6. transportation line 724-3649.
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Feontum United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
Donald Whitehead
W.S.C.S
Church of Nazarene D. R. Unies
Larry Smith
Mike Faulkenbury
Belleville
N.Y.P.S
Natalie Woodward
Leila Woodward
The
Gospel Hour
Marion Woodward
Moravia United Methodist Parish Summer Schedule
Moravia United Methodist Parish announces worship at Grace Church 8 30 am and 10 30 am at Salem with school at 9 30 am Evening service 7 30 pm Sundays at Salem and prayer meetings 7 pm Wednesdays at Grace Plan includes parish board meetings and church school supervision led by Clarence Whitehead Lay Leader and Guy Argo with prayer and Bible study evenings as listed.
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Moravia
Salem Church
Grace
Pariah &Og
Helping Neighbors Club Meets Here Monday
The Helping Neighbors club gathered at Lavara Criciebaug in Moravia on Wednesday June 21 with nine members present. A noon co op dinner was served and the basin Meeting was led by president Marie Weber. One member Minnie Maffatt is at Golden Age Manor.
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Helping Neighbors Club
Lavara Criciebaug
Moravia
Basin
Marie Weber
Minnie Maffatt
Golden Age Manor
Phe
Yas
Wy Devidy
Euie
Miss Nancy Heimann Named Moravia Art Instructor
Miss Nancy Heimann a 1972 graduate of Upper Iowa College Fayette Ia has been hired as art instructor for the Moravia School She will replace Miss Wiksell who resigned early this spring Heimann comes from near Kellogg Ia and is employed this summer at Rock Creek State Park as lifeguard She will reside in the Marve Lockman apartment.
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Nancy Heimann
Upper Iowa College of Fayette
Moravia
Wiksell
Miss Heimann
Kellogg
Rock Creek State Park
Marve Lockman
Wilma Ellison Dies In Caor Train Crash
Wilma Ellison 52 of Unionville Iowa was killed in a car train crash south of Udell on June 24. She was born February 5 1920 in Dean Iowa daughter of John and Della Epperly Cornett and twin sister to Velma Beard. She married Harold Ellison July 30 1940 and had three children. Funeral June 27 at Moulton United Methodist Church with burial at Taylor Cemetery. Daley Funeral Home of Moulton filed arrangements.
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Unionsville
Udell
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Dean
Velma Beard
Moulton
Harold Ellison
Harold Lee Ellison
Unionville
Richard Ellison
Mediapolis
Carole
Elsie West
Kirksville
Beryl Martin
Sidney
Nebr
Delbert Cornett
Des Moines
Wilbur Cornett
Garland Cornett
Imperial Beach
Calif
Donald Cornett
Mason City
Moulton United Methodist Church
Paul Lobb
Moravia Rebekah Lodge plans district convention 1972
Mrs Cecil Schrodt led the Moravia Rebekah Lodge Monday in a regular session. Reports were given and a discussion held on hosting a district convention in 1972. Officers will be elected next meeting to plan the event with Mystic lodge aid, and a vacation period is noted after the July 16 meeting. The charter was undraped after a 30 day draping for a departed member. Refreshments were served during social hour. Debbie Van Dori extends thanks for cards visits and concern after her accident and hospital stay.
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Rebekahs
Cecil Schrodt
Moravia
Wedding anniversary appreciation note from Jake and Veva
A short honorific message expressing appreciation for the many kind thoughts and well wishes on the occasion of a southern wedding anniversary. Signed by Jake and Veva.
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Jake
Veva
Local Well Wishers Send Flowers to Jubilant Family
A damaged entry lists neighbors and relatives sending fresh flowers to a prominent family in Wis town. Names and exact relations are unclear due to OCR errors but include several Mrs. officiants and doctors noted among supporters.
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Imurusia
Cyuy
Paul Abe
Takia Uhapior
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Dite Sehuppated Toy Ds
Thark Youpeemitee Wee Lets Te Rey Biggehs
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FHA Sewer Loan Closed Construction To Start Loon
Moravia council and FHA officials closed the town sewer loan for the Moravia project with a 114000 kickoff, three contractor crews to work from July through September, and planned lagoon and lift station installs. Town officials outlined connection fees and future payments as work progresses. Names include Hurst Construction Nickel Construction Whisler Davis Centerville and Moravia personnel.
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Moravia
Jack Nickel
Nickel Construction Co
Howard Davis
Davis and Whisler Construction
Centerville
Hurst Construction Co
Dyersville
Underwood
Whisler & Davis Construction
Moravia Lumber Co
Forrest Main
FHA
Card of Thanks for kindness and gifts
I thank all my relatives friends and neighbors who sent aids flowers and gifts Special thanks to Sunday Schools Fairview Main Station and Darby for the planters and to those who called at St Joseph Mercy hospital Centerville and after I came home Gratitude to the fire nurses aides Dr Leffert Dr Risers of Olkuuwe David Westou
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Main Station
Darby
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Centerville
Gurees
Leffert
Risers
Olkuuwe
David Westou
Bachelor Club Reunion At Roscoe Day Home
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Day of Ot tumbva hosted a coop supper Monday evening for two former Moravia residents Rex Firkins aldria Va and Hawk Goodyear. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ralph Devis Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough Mr and Mrs Guy Atge and Mr and Mrs Roy Arg Mrs Francis Miller of Ikewtod among the honored guests and the Diggs.
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Roscoe Day
Ottumbva
Bachelor Club
Coop
Moravia
Rex Firkins
Ikewtod
Moravia Schools Superintendent briefed on district progress
Supt. Wills reported on Moravia Community Schools activities including schedule changes, new educational measures, and staffing updates. Principal aims include extended school week planning, facility improvements, and ongoing administrative duties across the district.
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Supt
Wills
Moravia
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