Moravia Pavement Plans Discussed By Council and Supervisors
The Moravia town council and County Board of Supervisors meet with the County Engineer tonight to review paving of the Moravia Iconium road and the relocation of highway 60. Tentative plans push right of way in 1967 grading and paving in 1968 with an overpass at the intersection, though final surveys may adjust these steps.
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County Board of Supervisors
Moravia
Watts
Richard Morrison
Turner Funeral Home
Highway Commission
Moravia-Iconium
Corporation
Board of Supervisors
Mrs. Roy Scott Dies At Home of Daughter
Mrs. Roy Scott 83 of North 10th Street Centerville died at her daughter’s home northwest of Mora Saturday morning after three weeks illness. Born May 2 1882 north of Centerville daughter of G W and Mary Ann Holloway Long. married E Roy Scott Feb 14 1904. He died Jan 6 1960. she also preceded by ten brothers and one sister. Survivors include son George Scott LeGrand four daughters Mrs Albert Kluver Lake View Mrs Gene McGuire Humeston Mrs Truxton Dicks and Mrs Delmont Moffitt rural Mystic 23 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and sister Mrs Rena Beltz St Petersburg Fla. Funeral at Miller Wehrle Centerville Monday afternoon burial Dale Cemetery.
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Roy Scott
North 10Th Street
Centerville
Troxton Dicks
Moravia
G. W
Mary Ann Holloway Long
E. Roy Scott
George Scott
LeGrand
Albert Kluver
Lake View
Gene McGuire
Humeston
Truxton Dicks
Delmont Moffitt
Rural Mystic
Rena Beltz
St. Petersburg
Fla
Miller Wehrle
Dale Cemetery
Medicare Meeting At Centerville Tuesday
Public meeting at the Christian church Drake Avenue Centerville on March 8 at 7 00 pm. Iowa Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans sponsors explain Medicare and BCBS inter mediaries cooperation for persons 65 and over and families. Attendance encouraged for those eligible.
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Christian Church
Drake Avenue
Centerville
Iowa Blue Cross and
Blue Shield Plans
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Max Martin Hospitalized in Centerville Fracture News
Max Martin was admitted to St. Josephs Hospital in Centerville for medical treatment on Friday. His relatives visiting over the weekend included Mr and Mrs Richard Hawk and children Larry Martin of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Curtis Bailey and Mr and Mrs Terry Martin and their children. The Hawks also visited Mr and Mrs Claude Hawk.
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Max Martin
Centerville
St. Josephs Hospital
Martin
Richard Hawk
Larry Martin
Cedac Rapids
Curtis Bailey
Terry Martin
Richard Hawks
Claude Hawk
Dale Arnold Dies In Des Moines Accident
Dale Leon Arnold born October 28 1935 in Moravia died February 25 1966 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines after serving in the Army 1955 57 and married Virginia Scott in 1957. He left a wife five children, parents, ten siblings, and many relatives. funeral at Evangelical United Brethren Church with military honors at Hillcrest Cemetery.
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Dale Leon Arnold
Bert
Elba Arnold
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines
Moravia
United States Army
Virginia Scott
Virginia
Diana
Valeria
Larry
Beverly
John
Bert Arnold
Edward Pollard
Floyd Arnold
Ottumwa
Charles Arnold
Knoxville
Eldon Brittain
Marshalltown
Lee Arnold
Fullerton
California
Ivan Arnold
Omaha
Nebraska
Charlotte Kehrberg
God
Carl VanZante
Hillcrest Cemetery
American Legion
Turner Funeral Home
Jim Smith Named Plant Food Department Manager at Moravis Farm Service
Jim Smith has been hired as full time plant food department manager at Moravis Farm Service Company effective March 1. John Wilson, the manager, says the role includes supervision of plant food personnel and equipment and the startup of a 26 000 gallon anhydrous ammonia installation. Smith will also serve as Safety Director as the company expands to ten full time staff serving a three county area. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Merle Smith Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Smith
Mead OF Fertilizer
Moravis Farm Service Company
John Wilson
Jim
Three County
Merle Smith
Moravia
Centerville Junior College Wins at Marshalltown Tournament
Centerville Junior College defeated Grandview of Des Moines 85 to 8 in the Region XI Junior College basketball event at Marshalltown. The Centerville team, featuring former Moravia star Charles Van Zante, advances to face Ft. Dodge Thursday night at 9 45 p.m. The event hosts 13 Iowa teams and two Nebraska squads.
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Marshalltown
Centerville
Grandview
Des Moines
Taylor Aid to Hold Regular Meeting With Merle Miller
Taylor Aid will meet with Merle Miller for a regular meeting Friday March 4. The session aims to review programs and plan upcoming activities.
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Taylor
Taylor Aid
Merle Miler
Judy Janssen Elected Rainbow Worthy Advisor
Miss Judy Janssen was elected Worthy advisor of the Moravia Rainbow for Girls during their regular meeting. Other elected officers include Linda Hiatt as worthy associate advisor and Patty Rogers charity Martha French hope Teresa Lockman faith Maribeth Johnson recorder Marjorie French treasurer. appointive officers to be announced. Report on Peggy Ann candy sale given. next meeting set for March 9.
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Judy Janssen
Moravia
Services Saturday for Mrs. Bickford 94
Elva Ann Moffatt Bickford died February 21 1966 at age 94 in Colton California after months of illness. She was born July 11 1871 in Moravia Iowa moved to Monroe County as a girl and married John W. Bickford in 1889. Survived by three daughters, a sister, three grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral held February 26 at Turner Moravia with interment Hillcrest Cemetery. The family thanks friends for sympathy and support.
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Elva Ann Moffatt Bickford
Eva Carpenter
Colton
California
Marion County
Towa
Jacob and
Kathrene Barnhill Moffatt
Monroe County
Iconium
John W. Bickford
Frank
Lee
Mary McFatridge
Moravia
Ethel Olney
Inglewood
Calif
Eva Runnells
Andrew Parks
Kansas City
John Hackatham
Houston
Texas
Alta Youngker
Perkins
Okla
Nerces
Nazarene Church
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Rebekahs to Assist with Conventions
Moravia Rebekah lodge met with Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh presiding. New member Mrs Gus Hiatt welcomed. Invitations read for Lovilia and Moulton conventions to assist with memorials. Lovilia convention set for Albia March 23 and Moulton on April 28. Social hour followed at Corner Cafe hosted by Mrs Raymond Chaority and Mrs Frank Wilson.
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Moravia
Rebelah Lodge
Paul Cridlebaugh
Gus Hiatt
Lovilia
Moulton
Albia
Raymond Chaority
Frank Wilson
Cub Scout Pack 40 Meets at Moravia Legion Home
Cub Scout Pack 40 met February 24 at the Legion Home with Den 2 in charge of opening, flag salute and song. Dennis Condra and Dickie Robinson were inducted as Bobcats. Lee Ublenhake earned Bear badge and both arrow points after completing required achievements. Den 1 presented The Union Bobcat and Den 2 The Story of Scouting. The group enjoyed Bee Battle, a closing poem on February theme Strong for America, and refreshments. On Feb 28 the scouts visited the Moravia Fire Department, learned Cub Scouting basics, formed a Living Circle, and recited the Promise and Law with firemen. Sponsor Moravia Volunteer Fire Department. boys tried on a fireman's helmet.
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Cub
Legion
Den 2
Dennis Condra
Dickie Robinson
Ceremoy
Lee Ublenhake
Den 1
America
Bobby van Dorin
Moravia
Church notices share Sunday services and events
Evangelical United Brethren and several area churches list Sunday School at 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and worship times, youth meetings, and planned events. Guest Rev. Donald Gruber will speak on England exchange pastorate. family night and youth activities scheduled through March 11. County Council of Churches events noted for Centerville.
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Donald Gruber
Albin E.A.B
England
W.S.W.S
Grace Methodist Church
Elton D. Coleman
Fairview
Keith Gladfelder
S.C
County Council of Churches
Centerville
Wesley Chapel
Slenn Phillips
Pai
M.Y.E
Moravia
Ben Woodward
Hialyf
C.A
Commission On Education
Nazarene Church Morning Worship and Programs
Church notices list Rev. E J Strong as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School superintendent. Service times include 10 00 Sunday school 11 06 worship on The Guiding Hand 7 00 NY PS 7 45 evangelistic sermon 7 30 Wednesday missionary prayer meeting followed by Christian service training class
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Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Frank Woodward
Clarence Potts 81 Dies in Lovilia
Clarence Potts 81 died February 23 at his Lovilia home after a long illness Born April 4 1684 in Monroe County he lived most of his life in the area except for a spell homesteading in Wyoming He returned about 40 years ago and farmed Survivors include wife Jenny a daughter and three sons two sisters a brother six grandchildren and two great grandchildren He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church Sunday guests honored Mrs Boyer at a belated birthday celebration with Mr and Mrs Jim Herron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Potts
Lovilia
Monroe County
Wyoming
Jennie
Darwin Gordon
Alvin
Richard
Nina Newman
Ora Potts
Albia
William
Denver
Evangelical United Brethren Church
SCA Meeting Set For Monday Evening
The SCA meeting will be held March 7, Monday evening. It was postponed due to a tournament game. The program will cover the Head Start program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCA
S.C.A
Moravia Saddle Club Meets Thursday Evening
A Moravia Saddle club meeting is set for Thursday evening March 3 at 7 30 pm in the community building. Members are asked to bring cookies for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Moravia Saddle Club
Merth
Com Muunity
Mullins-Hawk Wed Friday At Missouri
Miss Edith E. Mullins daughter of Mr and Mrs Webb Mullins of Moravia wed Harold E Hawk Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold E Hawk Sr of Mystic in a double ring ceremony at the Methodist church in Milan Missouri Friday evening Feb 25 A reception for family and close friends followed at the Hawk home The couple will be at home on their farm after April 1.
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Edith E. Mullins
Webb Mullins
Moravia
Harold E. Hawk
D Jr
Harold E. Hawk, Sr
Mystic
Milan
Harold Hawk
Moravia Speech Students Triumph at State Meet Ottumwa
Six Moravia high school speech students attended the Ottumwa state meet on Saturday, earning multiple first and second place awards in dramatic readings oratorical reading humorous reading and interpretive prose. Several students received division I ratings in grade school contests, with notable piano accompanists and a track medal earned by Mr Burghoffer for travel between contest centers.
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Moravia
Ottumwa
Rowena Cox
Linda Johnson
Francine Brozovich
Janie Ward
Danny Brooks
Roger Mullins
Michael Kuhns
Tuttle
Hostettler
Fultes
Dixie Davis
Susan Dool
Debbie Hopkins
Sally Martin
Lee Hiatt
Bobby Whitehead
Joyce Martin
Shiela Wilson
Sharon Hopkins
Jean Rouse
Lloyd Wilson
Russell Moore
Mark Zintz
Charles Tarbell
Donald Argo
Lyle Kehrberg
Rick Helmick
Nicky Dicks
Nick
Joe Wilson
Geo. Wilson
Virgil Dooley
Lou Ellen Rowley
Ann McDonough
Jan Moore
Susan Dooley
Clarence Whitehead
Donald Barber
Burghoffer
Garden Club Plans Plant Sale for April Thirty
Moravia Garden Club met at Mrs. Callen’s home with 15 members present. Officers and committees discussed a community plant sale set for April 30 at the community building, charity program chair Gary Charity led a talk on Life Without Water, and members shared bulb flower specimens and a flower show report.
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Moravia Garden Club
Zell Callen
Earl Boyer
Callen
Harley Tisue
Mansell Tarbell
Ivan Harsh
Max McDonough
Moravia
Warren DuVall
Gary Charity
Harsh
DuVall
Charity
Moravia Mohawks win sectional title the fall of 1964
Moravia high school boys basketball earns a historic district berth by defeating Fremont in the sectional final at Ottumwa, then falls to Ottumwa Walsh 70 62 in district play. Phil Harrington scores 32 for Moravia and William Martin 26 in the title run.
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Moravia High School
Fremont
Ottumwa
Walsh
Mc Tavia
Mohawks
Gaels
Moravia
Wm. Martin
Phil Harrington
Rhee
Martin
MHL
Phil Harington
Rick Ahee
Ronnie Ellison
Larry Proctor
Russell Bettis
Dean Stocker
Larry Coltrain
Ottumwa Walsh Gym
Moulton
Moulton Eagles
Moulton Boys
Ellison
Harrington
Proctor
Walsh Gym
Lavera Robinson Injured in Sunday Car Crash
Mrs. LaVera Robinson escaped serious injuries when her car ran off a gravel road two miles east of Wesley Chapel church and rolled into a ditch Sunday evening. She walked to a nearby home for help and was treated at Monroe County Hospital in Albia for bruises with no broken bones reported.
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LaVera Robinson
Wesley Chapel
Frank Heckman
Monroe County
Albia
Gillaspie R R obituary notes 1910 birth and 1966 death
Russell Gillaspie son of David M and Rose Gillaspie was born August 31 1910 and died at home Sunday evening February 20 1966 at age 55 of a heart attack. He lived on a farm eight miles south of Albia for 23 years and was survived by his widow Bernice Selby four children Jerold James Judy and Jodie plus four grandchildren two brothers Paw and Grover and sister Grave Benson. He was preceded in death by his parents one sister and three brothers.
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Russell Rochell Gillaspie
David M
Rose Gillaspie
Bernice Selby
Albia
Jerold H. Gillaspie
James Allen Gillaspie
Des Moines
Judy Marie Barnes
Davenport
Jodie Ray Gillaspie
Jerold Wayne
Mary Gillaspie
Dawn Rose Gillaspie
Todd Barnes
Paw
Newton
Grover
Pulaski
Grave Benson
Blakesburg
Sympathy and thanks from the Gillaspie family
The Russell Gillaspie family expresses deep gratitude for neighbors and friends in their sorrow. They thank everyone for flowers, food, and meals, with special thanks to Rev. Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neignpors
Coleman
Russell Gillaspie
Past Matrons Meet With Mrs John Main
Past Matrons club gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Main with Mrs. Rowena McFatridge assisting. After a social hour and music from the electric organ, guests enjoyed refreshments of salad crackers spiced nuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Main
Rowena McFatridge
Linda Coulson Appointed Trustees Secretary at KC Junior College
By action of the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Kansas City Junior College District Miss Linda Coulson was named secretary to the Board of Trustees in addition to her duties as secretary to the college president. Coulson has worked at the Metropolitan Junior College since September 164.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Coulson
Kansas City
Cecil Coulson
Miss Coulson
Metropolitan Junior College
Progressive club meets with Mrs Paul Broshar
Progressive club members met Thursday evening with Mrs Paul Broshar hosting. High score in bridge went to Mrs Theo Miller and Mrs Genevieve Morgan with Mrs Garnet Brain. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Club
Paul Broshar
Theo Miller
Genevieve Morgan
Garnet Brain
Memorial thanks from the Kincade family
Mrs Ernest Kincade and family thank friends and relatives for comforting words, food, cards, and support during illness and passing. They praise the doctor and nurses who cared for their loved one to the end and ask God’s blessing on all. The message is signed by Mrs. Ernest Kincade and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kincade and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Kincade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pearl Scott
Ernest Kincade
Unil
Francis Kincade
Dewey Kincade
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J. A. Ogden
Kenneth Geyer
Lon Arnold
Rainbow
Elva Bickford
Rebekahs
CUB Scout
Legion Home
Carl Tisus
Iconium Methodist Church
Wayne Thompson
W.S.C.S
Elbert Moore
Ira Boyer
Jim Herron
Mrs. Boyer
Saddle Club Meeting
Mullins-Hawk
Missouri
Moravia Oes
Masonie Temple
Mary McAlister, WM
MHS
Kyl
John Kyl
Bloomfield
Congress
Iowa
Kyls
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