The Topeka Daily Capital Sunday January 14, 1951 Frank C. Raney. Frank C. RANEY, 64, of Ottumwa, Iowa, geneal manager of purchases for John Morrell & Co.; died suddenly Friday evening while attending a basketball game in Ottumwa. Mr. Raney, a frequent Topeka visitor had been with the Morrell organization since July 1934. Mr. Raney was prominent in Ottumwa civic affairs. he was a member of the Ottumwa Baord of Education, a past presidnet of the Ottumwa Rotary Club and active in Community Chest activities. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Elks Club. Funeral services will be held at 2 Monday afternoon in Ottumwa. Surviving are his widow, the former Hazel Z. WORKMAN, a son, John F., a brother, Ellery m., of Toronton, Canada, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth NECKLES of Denver. He was named purchasing agent for the Ottumwa plant in 1937, and on October 30, 1944, became general manager of purchases for the entire company.