Christy 66 Obituary Details Life as Coal Miner Farmer
Daniel Aubrey Christy 66 of Iconium died suddenly at home Wednesday March 5 1969. Born August 18 1902 in Seymour Iowa he lived in Appanoose and Wayne counties most of his life. Survived by wife Iole Bennett three sons and three daughters in law ten grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Funeral held March 8 1969 Turner Funeral Home with Rev L B Deedrick. burial in Conium Cemetery.
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Daniel Aubrey Christy
Iconium
Seymour
Iowa
Rosell
Mae Galloupe Christy
Appanoose
Wayne Counties
Iole Bennett
Fred
Mystic
Wayne
Moravia
Doyle
Middletown
Doris
Mary Lou
Eva Larkey
Sun City
California
Cora Foster
Wilbur
Council Bluffs
Everett
Centerville
Iconium United Methodist Church
Gratitude for Support After Loss of Loved One
The Christy family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for calls cards food flowers and sympathy during their bereavement. Special appreciation goes to Yeonium W S C S for the dinner and to Rev Deedrick for his message.
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Yeonium W.S.C.S
Deedrick
D. A. Christy
Fred Christy
Wayne Christy
Doyle Christy
Mr and Mrs Grant Tadiock Visit Washington Ottumwa
Mr and Mrs Grant Tadiock spent from Tuesday to Thursday at the Neal Burton home in Washington Iowa. They were supper guests at the David Porter home in Ottumwa Thursday evening on their way home.
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Mrs. Grant Tadiock
Tuesaday
Neal Burton
Washington
Iowa
David Porter
Ottumwa
Births Report From Local Hospitals Highlight Several Families
Mr and Mrs Keith Hoffman welcome a 7 pound 12 ounce daughter born March 9 at Monroe county hospital. Mr and Mrs Dick Glosser of Blakesburg celebrate a son born March 9 at Ot tumwa hospital weighing seven and a half pounds named Ryan LeRoy. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Richard Glosser of Blakesburg and Mr and Mrs Ernest Helmick of Moravia. Ms and Mrs Justin McCarthy of Quincy IL announce a baby boy born March 3 named Ronald Joseph. he has a 20 month old brother Robert Justin. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs B H McCarthy of Washington and Mr and Mrs Charles Van Winkie of Caralsville. Mrs Amy Wilson of Centerville is the only great grandparent.
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Keith Hoffman
Monroe County Hospital
Dick Glosser
Blakesburg
Ottumwa Hospital
Ryan LeRoy
Richard Glosser
Ernest Helmick
Moravia
Justin McCarthy
Quincy
Ronald Joseph
Robert Justin
B. H. McCarthy
Washington
Charles van Winkie
Caralsville
Amy Wilson
Centerville
Moravia Promoters Plan Tuesday Meeting at High School
Moravia Athletic Promoters group will hold a four agenda meeting at Moravia High School on Tuesday evening March 18. They will discuss plans for a coop supper and athletic banquet, the coming Little League season, formation of a fifth league team, and a benefit basketball game. All interested are invited to attend.
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Moravia
Moravia High School
Coop
District meeting of Little League held in Oskaloosa
The Little League Area District meeting convened in Oskaloosa at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday March 9 with Moravia representatives Duane Steenhoek president of Little League DeWayne Moore president of Athletic Promoters Larry Pfannebecker field manager for Little League and Ron Woodward secretary for both groups. Duane Steenboek was named Area Director for the district comprising Lucas Wayne Davis Appanoose Monroe and Moravia Little League teams.
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Little League Area
Oskaloosa
Moravia
Duane Steenhoek
Little League
DeWayne Moore
Larry Pfannebecker
Ron Woodward
Duane Steenboek
Lucas
Wayne
Davis
Appanoose
Monroe
Chariton River Missionary Group Holds Regular Meeting
The Chariton River Baptist Missionary Society met in the church basement on Monday March 10 for an all day session with a noon pot luck. Activities included making bandages for India and an afternoon program led by Phyllis Dicks featuring Beneath the Cross of Jesus and a meditation by Mabel Moore. President Jean Curtis led the business portion with Vera Moore Phyllis Dicks Mabel Moore Isal Sulser Janice Moore Julia Myrtle Cross Fay Fenton Florence Martin and visitors Irene Brandon Edith Callen in attendance. Next meeting is set for April 14 in the afternoon.
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The
Missionary Society of the Chariton River Baptist Church
India
Phyllis Dicks
Phyllis
Mabel Moore
Jean Curtis
Vera Moore
Isal Sulser
Janice Moore
Julia
Myrtle Cross
Fay Fenton
Florence Martin
Irene Brandon
Edith Callen
NLW M S Meets at Nazarene Church
The NLWMS met for regular service at the Nazarene church Wednesday evening. Mrs. Bill Woodward Jr led the theme song Hold Forth The Light. Devotions on faith from Luke V were given by Mrs. Frank Woodward with prayer requests and prayers by several members. Alabaster offering totaled 73 dollars. Mrs. Strong presented an article from the Other Sheep. The Indians in Guatemala lesson was given by Mrs. Larry Smith. Benediction by Mrs. Marjorie Paxston.
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N.w.mls
The
Nazarene Church
Bill Woodward
Frank Woodward
Hersey
Leila Woodward
Alice Woodward
Strong
Guatemala
Thank You Message From Hospitalized Reader
Thank you to everyone who sent cards letters and visits during my hospital stay special appreciation to the doctors and nurses for their care and support during my recovery
Rebekah Lodge Plans Annual Egg Roast
Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening with Mrs. Harold Hudgens presiding. A cash donation to the educational fund was approved. Mrs Nelson Bal langer's petition was voted upon and she will be initiated April 14. A report on Schyler Colfax will be given by Bette Van Dorin next meeting. Plans were made for the March 24 egg roast and coop supper with rolls and coffee provided by Mrs Ray Charity and Mrs Raymond Ashby. Eleven members attended.
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Rebekah Lodge
Moravia
Harold Hudgens
Noble Grand
Nelson Ballanger
Schyler Colfax
Bette van Dorin
Band Mothers Plan For Banquet And Concerts
Band Mothers club met at the high school on Wednesday March 6. President Doris Jean Woodward led the meeting. Plans covered upcoming contests and concerts including a Jr. Band concert at S.C.A. on March 24 and vocal concert April 8. Small group contests at Messenna Iowa April 11 12 with band and chorus events May 3 at Pekin Iowa. Banquet committees were announced for May 6.
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Band Mothers Club
Doris Jean Woodward
Mabel Moore
S.C.A
Messenna
Iowa
Pekin
Doris Jean Woolward
Revival Services Continue At Unionville Baptist
The Hal Webb Evangelistic team performs nightly at Unionville Baptist with Rev Theron Babcock directing on organ and piano. The week features varied music, new songs by Babcock, and unique themes each evening, culminating Sunday March 16 with services at 10 11 and 7 30 plus a 3 00 to 4 00 p m concert. Pastor Lobb invites all.
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Unionville Baptist
Unionville Baptist Church
Hal Webb
Theron Babcock
Babcock
Lobb
Herrons Honored on 25th Anniversary Dinner
A dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Loyd Carter honored the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Herron. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Goughnour and family of Mediapolis Mr and Mrs Robert Carter and family of Morning Sun and Mr and Mrs Ira Boyer.
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James Herrons
Loyd Carter
James Herron
Richard Goughnour
Mediapolis
Robert Carter
Morning Sun
Mes
Ira Boyer
Booster Club Meeting Tonight in Moravia
Regular March gathering of the Moravia Booster Club slated for Thursday at Salem Methodist Church. Dinner is planned for 6 30 p m with the meeting to follow in the church hall.
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The
Moravia
Booster Club
Salem, Methodist Church
Grace Circuit Church notices and service schedule
Moravia Grace circuit announces sermon The Christian and his Enemy led by Rev Thomas W Woodin with Sunday worship at 11 am and church school at 10 am Clarence Whitehead supt da y activities include children’s choir late afternoon film night Requiem for a Heavyweight and southeast Asia school of missions third session light lunch and family worship Layman’s banquet at Chariton tickets $2 carload from Dean Tomlin.
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Grace Circuit
The
United Methodist Church
Thomas W. Woodin
Moravia
Grace Clarence Whitehead
Chariton
School of Missions
Southeast Asia
Fairview Church
Ruby Long
Iconium United Methodist Worship and Salem Singspiration
The Iconium United Methodist Church led by Rev. L B Deedrick and Pastor B F Whitehead invites worship at 9:30 a m including the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. Church School MYF and a 7 30 p m Singspiration at Salem church Moravia promise a memorable evening.
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Salem United Methodist
WSCS
Imogene Tssues
Iconium United Methodist
L. B. Deedrick
B. F. Whitehead
Salem Church
Moravia
Singspirations at Salem United Methodist Church
Salem United Methodist hosts a singspiration on Sunday evening March 16 at 7 30 p m with new song books and organ piano choir song leader solos duets trios and possibly a quartet congregational singing. Last event drew 65 attendees and organizers aim for more.
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Salem United Methodist Church
Hospital gratitude note from Mrs Harry Woodward
Mrs Harry Woodward thanks all who sent cards and gifts while she was a patient at Ottumwa hospital.
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Ottumwa Hospital
Harry Woodward
Moravia FFA Banquet Features Iowa Leader Speaker
Steve Zumbach of Iowa State University will address the Moravia Chapter FFA Parent and Son banquet at the high school Friday at 6 30 pm. Zumbach, Manchester native, has held multiple FFA offices and leadership roles including state president. Moravia FFA officers listed.
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Steve Zumbach
Iowa
State University At
Ames
Iowa State Ffa
Moravia
FFA
Parent and Son
Manchester
Kansas City
Washington, D.C
Blackburg
Camp Minivaca
Mich
FHA
Moravia Ffa
Mike Grinstead
Chuck Moore
Phil Prater
Bruce Bardwell
Rick Johnson
Dean Tomlin
Sentinel
Larry Dayton
Eastern Stars Meet at Masonic Temple Moravia OES
Kathryn Sharp presided at the Moravia OES meeting at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening due to the absence of Mrs. Bill French. Invitations to instruction and inspection nights came from Bloomfield Eddyville Centerville Ottumwa and Unionville. Doris Wilson of Moravia CBS attended Ottumwa Chapter 112 Monday evening March 3 with others. Kincade named Lucky Star. Refreshments included lime jello salad crackers mints and coffee served by Mrs. Bob Martin and Mrs. Amy Wilson.
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Kathryn Sharp
Moravia Oes
Masonic Temple
Bill French
Bloomfield
Eddyville
Centerville
Ottumwa
Unionville
Doris Wilson
Moravia
CBS
John Main
Ben French
Grace Kincade
Claude Hawk
Mrs. Kincade
Bob Martin
Amy Wilson
Local Des Moines and Centerville Medical News Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Lee Hiatt were callers at Jim Kearney home in Des Moines. Mrs Jack Long entered St Joseph hospital in Centerville for treatment. Mrs Zenith Hiatt admitted to Monroe County hospital for observation and treatment. Newt Long remains a patient at Monroe County hospital but is improving. Mrs Opal VanDorin and granddaughter Denise Gregson spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs Birdie Main. Mrs Birdie Main and several others visited Osa Brown and Lizzie Vandourin at McCord Manor Saturday evening.
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Lee Hiatt
Jim Kearney
Des Moines
Jack Long
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Zenith Hiatt
Monroe County Hospital
Newt Long
Opal VanDorin
Denise Gregson
Birdie Main
Glen Fowler
Roy Matherly
Lois Fowler
Opal VanDourin
Osa Brown
Lizzie Vandourin
McCord Manor
Senior Citizens Dinner and Knitting Class Notice
Center news urges seniors to attend a cooperative dinner at the Center this Thursday March 12 and announces the next knitting class for Tuesday March 18 with details to follow.
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Senior Citizens Cooperative
the Center
Salem United Methodist Church March 19 Dinner Menu
Salem United Methodist Church will serve dinner Wednesday March 19. The menu includes mashed potatoes with gravy baked beans salad apple sauce rolls jelly white cake with topping and coffee.
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Salem United Methodist Church
Four Injured In Car Wreck Saturday Bruce McDonough Condition Critical
Four Moravia youth were injured in a one car crash on the Hiattsville road near Moravia late Saturday. Bruce McDonough 16 in critical condition at University Hospital Iowa City after being thrown from the vehicle. Others injured include Alan Wilson 15 at Centerville hospital and Kenneth Underwood 17 at Albia hospital.
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Bruce McDonough
Moravia
Hiattsville
Jack McDonough
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Mike French
Wm. French
Centerville Hospital
Alan Wilson
Jay Wilson
Kenneth Underwood
Ernest Underwood
Albia Hospital
McDonough
Curl
Owen
Town City Hospital
French
Parks
Underwood
Wilson
Geyer
Leffert
Centerville
Theo Miller
Highway 5
Hiattsville Road
Wabash Crossing
Tom Pettibones
Pettibones
Albia
Pettibone
Bruce
University Hospital
Card of Thanks for Carl VanZante and Sam Shepard families
The families express heartfelt thanks for kindness during their mother and grandmother’s illness and for expressions of sympathy at her death.
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Carl VanZante
Sam Shepard
VanZante Family and Others Gather for Weekend Visits
Mark VanZante visited from San Diego and returned Sunday as he serves in the Navy. Charles VanZante and Becky VanZante from San Antonio and Columbia, Missouri, traveled home Wednesday. The Carl VanZante home hosted Lute Hiatt Ronald VanZante and Greg VanZante, plus Charles VanZante and Becky VanZante. Grant Tadlock and Flora Phillips hosted and visited with local couples in Russell, Iowa, while Ernest Witt from Rockford called on Virgil Easter Monday.
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Mark VanZante
San Diego
Calif
Navy
Charles VanZante
Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Becky
Columbia
Carl VanZante
Lute Hiatt
Ronald VanZante
Greg
Mark van Zante
Charles van Zante
Grant Tadlock
Russell
Iawa
Clair Sellers
Flora Phillips
Lee Tadlock
Ernest Witt
Rockford
Virgil Easter
ETC Club Meeting at Loyd Carter Home
Mrs Loyd Carter hosted an ETC club meeting on Thursday afternoon. After a brief business session Mrs Frank Wilson led the entertainment. Book prizes went to Mrs Genevieve Morgan and Mrs Florence Carson, with Mrs Morgan also taking the door prize. Refreshments included cake nuts candies and coffee.
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ETC Club
Lucile Carter
Loyd Carter
Frank Wilson
Genevieve Morgan
Florence Carson
Junior Garden Club Planned by Moravia Group
All boys and girls interested in Garden Club work are invited to a meeting at the Community Building on Wednesday afternoon March 19 after school. The Moravia Garden Club will sponsor the effort to plan a program, elect officers, and organize the Junior Garden Club.
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Moravia Garden Club
Gratitude for Support After Loss of John Veach
We thank neighbors friends and relatives for acts of love and sympathy after the death of our husband and father John Veach. Thanks for floral tributes and Abinosials. Signed Grace and Mary Veach Richard Joellen Veach Mr and Mrs FE H Knudsen and fonly wo Everton Mr and Mrs Paul Paillips
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John Veach
Grace
Mary Veach
Richard
Joellen Veach
FE. H. Knudsen
Everton
Paul Paillips
Beal Enjoys Furlough With Parents During Service Break
John Beal is spending a month long furlough visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beal. He will return to Saizon where he has been stationed on completion of his furlough.
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John Beal
Donald Beal
Saizon
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Zell Callen
Jake Firkins
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Leonard Palmer
Howard Smith
Loren Thompson
Harley Tisue
Lowell Harris
Newton
J. F. Albert
Lake Wales
Florida
Chariton River Missionary
Nlw.m.s
Ceat
Church of the Nazarene
E. J. Strong
Larry Smith
Xeave
Center News
Eva van Zante
Eva May van Zante
Fred and
Elizabeth Rhinehart Cory
Pella
Sam and
Alice Rhinehart
Knoxville
Marion County
Govert John van Vante
Lewis Carr
Will Cory
Mena
Arkansas
Wilma Shepard
Turner Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
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