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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
4
Norwegian observer Mrs Kirsten Hofgaard, visiting relatives in the United States, warns of Soviet aggression and urges American entry into war. She recalls hardship in postwar Norway, notes currency and goods shortages, and cites fear of Russia gobbling smaller nations before Europe falls under Greater Russia. She pleads with the U S President to act promptly to shield Norway and Europe.
Mrs Francis Purvis and her son Carl Gene barely escaped as their farm home near Montezuma burned last week. They grabbed a coat and baby, furniture was lost to the blaze, defective wiring is suspected, and insurance partially covered the household goods.
Mary and Jay Oehler hosted a Kensington dessert-rook gala on April 1. High scorers were Louise Oehler and Guss Lyge. Courtesy gifts went to Mary Roberts, Janice Pollock and Frank Main.
Mr and Mrs Don Wolf attended a state telephone companies convention in Des Moines. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Norwood Teal of Keosaugqua. The Teals spent a night with the Wolf family during the trip.
The W S W S of the Evaitelial United Brethren church will meet at 2 p m Friday at the home of Mrs Charlie Coffty for their Aurit dropping.
After twelve years as Tyler of Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F and A M Albert Brain presented his resignation at the regular meeting Monday evening He was first appointed Tyler in 1936 and has served continuously since then The resignation came due to ill health but he is improving and able to be out again
Mr and Mrs M E McDanel observed their Golden wedding anniversary with a Sunday noon dinner at their Moravia area home attended by eight of the 50 year ago wedding party and many relatives. Guests included Lloyd Luse of Centerville and Fred Gordon with Donna Evelyn Gordon of Hell, plus Stella Glick and other kin. The couple’s family spans eight children and 15 grandchildren with two great grandchildren. A platform rocker was given, early flowers and a gold wedding cake marked the event. Open house followed for siblings and friends incl Kirk McQuirk in La Porte City and Colleen Weatherly of Oskaloosa.
The Taylor Aids invite AM ladies of Taylor township to a Wednesday April 14 meeting with Mrs Robert Foster. Bring embroidery hoops and thisables for an all day gathering.
W PMS and WoboMS of the Church of the Nawarene met Wednesday afternoon at the church for their monthly gathering. They discussed community plans and upcoming events, with members sharing updates and prayer requests.
Mrs. Von Tracy named chairman of Moravia's 1948 cancer campaign announced by Mrs. Ralph Wilkinson Centerville county campaign chair. The drive opened April 1 at a luncheon at the Continental Totel with county officers and campaign captains. Mayors proclamation designates April as Cancer Control Month urging public cooperation and early detection education through the American Cancer Society. Officials include Mrs. Larsen county chairwoman and campaign leaders Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs. Oehler.
Mrs. Garnet McDonough hosted a Friday birthday gathering at her home for Ralph Newton’s second year. Guests included Linda Davis and her mother Mrs. C R Davis, Charles Van Zante and Mrs. Carl Van Zante, Aleta Johnson and Mrs. erschel Johnson, Janice Virginia McDonough, Mrs. Max McDonough, and Ralph Newton’s swxt grandfather Mrs. Fred Buckmaster attended. A cake lit with two candles was sliced and served.
Mr and Mrs Jake Day Carol and Craig and Mr and Mrs Richard Veach spent Sunday in Ottumwa for a family gathering honoring J T Day on his 78th birthday and to mark Jake Day leaving for Denver to settle near Greeley. Mrs Mary Hoskinson Mrs Birdie Main R F Main and Frank Main were dinner guests Sunday at the Gaylord Main home north of Unionville.
Naz arene youths held their monthly party Friday evening at the Woodward home. Jimmie Main led choruses, Mrs Woodward led the business session, and Mrs Hahn and Beverly Woodward led the guna period. Guests included Rev Burd and Mrs Burd of Keokuk, Mr and Mrs Henry Born and family, and Carl Fisher of Blakesburg.
Horace Schuffner, a ministerial student in Cincinnati, Ohio, will preach and lead both the morning and evening worship services at Moravis Christiga Church this Sunday. The announcement notes his charge of the church duties and invites parishioners to attend.
Don Roberts of Kansas City Co will arrive this weekend to take over as manager of the Moravia Locker Plant succeeding Robert Cayler who held the post for the past year He and Mrs Roberts are young with one child and have rented the Chester Sanders residence property.
The Rev F A Hahn announces a revival at the Moravia Church of the Nazarene starting Wednesday night April 14. It will run nightly at six o'clock through Sunday. Evangelist and Mrs Jack Hamilton of Hayes Kansas will attend singing duets and solos, trombone and piano. Their son will also sing. Everyone welcome.
CarreneS Grace Methodist Church Moravia offers Sunday School at 10:00 AM led by Delmar Dowd and Pastor John C. Davis. Preaching at 11:00 AM with special vocal solo by Georgieta Winsler and trumpet solo by Billy Bishop. M Y F Group meets at 6:00 PM with Counselor Mrs Karl Tuttle. Observation Schovul two day meeting in Albia on the 9th and 10th for Sunday school teachers and interested educators.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor F A Hahn lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m with M H Johnson as superintendent Morning Worship at 12 00 m Prayer and Bible study Thursday at 7 30 p m Evangelist Jack Hamilton and a revival with Wite are scheduled from April 14 to 26 at the church.
Church of Christ lists minister Clarence Schaffner with 10 00 a m Sunday School led by Eugene McCrory superintendent. Communion and Worship Service at 11 00 a m with Horace Schaffner preaching both morning and evening.
Evangelical United Brethren Church invites all to revival meetings led by Rev Sargent. Sunday School 10 a m, worship 10:50 a m, evening services 6:30 and 8:00 p m. Prayer meetings Tue–Fri 10:00 a m, children's meeting Friday 4:00 p m, W.S.W.8 event Friday 2:00 p m with Mrs Coffin. Bishop to be present Sunday April 25.
Mrs Lave Bishop entertained the Past Matrons Club on Friday April 2 with eight members present. A social wheeling featured refreshments and friendly conversation.
John William Bickford born March 1 in Moravia to Frank and Mrs Bickford married Misa Elva Moffitt March 15 1889 near Iconium five children survived by wife three daughters Ethel Olney Mary McFatridge Eva Carpenter and Lee Bickford one son interment at Hillcrest cemetery Services held Friday April 2 at Moravia Christian church with Rev W E Burd and Rev F A Hahn officiating under Swaim's Service obituary notes two sisters and ten great grandchildren and three granddaughters-in-law
Sincere thanks to friends and relatives who assisted during our recent bereavement. Special gratitude expressed for floral tributes from The Wife and Children.
Mrs Kirsten Hofgaard traveled from Brottum Norway to Los Angeles and spent Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Charles Coffin and Clell. She spent seven months in Norway, her birthplace Lille jammer and other cities, Copenhagen and traveled to Sweden for woolen clothing. She wrote an article on conditions in Norway for publication and will travel to Los Angeles to spend the summer with friends while they tour Norway, leaving Wednesday April 7.
Mrs Bill Woodward was named a library board member at a town council meeting on Thursday evening, succeeding Mrs Harry DuVall who resigned. The library report noted nearly 3,000 books loaned in the past year, many new books purchased, and strong story hour attendance by Miss Margaret Johnson each Saturday.
Moravia Rebekah lodge seven member staff presented degree work at the Al bia lodge meeting on Monday evening. Captain Mrs. Carl Black led the team with Mrs. Gerald Morgan and others including Miss Imogene Hiatt musician and Mrs. J. P. Day inside guardian. Attendees included C. A. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pfannebecker H. N. Utterback and several others.
The Sew and So Club was entertained at the John Van Zante home Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason as hosts. Rook was played at five tables. game honors went to Mrs. Hank Mason and Harry Woodward, with Mrs. Harry Woodward taking the traveling prize. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bogert and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spencer Welsh. Refreshments were served.
Mis Ekve Piauricbecker invites circle members to a Thursday afternoon gathering. The event features embroidery and a menu of delicious refreshments prepared by the members.
C A Turner leaves Tuesday morning for vacation. Dale Schreiner and wife visit Moravia as he and wife depart Wednesday for Davenport on business. Verna Lagle visits friends in Moravia from Cedar Rapids. Former Moravia resident Mr Laws and Mrs Sandy travel to Cairo Missouri to spend a week with Mr and Mrs Norman Polson.
Jack Broshar son of Mr and Mrs Chester Broshar passed an exacting selection process for Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps training. His papers were sent to Ames as his preferred college for the program. If accepted he will enter the fall term there with Iowa’s 50 quota. If Ames is overcrowded he may choose another college outside the state.
Howard DeMotts, Moravia social sciences teacher, resigns to join Iowa Farm Mutual Insurance Co. as claim adjuster. He will train two weeks in Des Moines in the legal department before assignment to a state territory. Mrs DeMotts remains teaching in Moravia for six weeks. They reside on North Street in the Mrs Pauline Harp property.
Moravia FFA held its annual Parent and Son Banquet on April 6 at Moravia Methodist Church. Eugene Boyer led the event. Elia Haonam was crowned Queen. About 150 attended a dinner, awards covered judging, scholarship, farming, program, and farm mechanics. The Chariton contest praised Moravia divisions I and II with multiple ensembles achieving superior ratings. list of district hopefuls shown for April 20 and May 1.
Members of the Double Eight Club entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Comdia. Hosts assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Huahit. Winners included Bert Turner and Mrs. T. de Luse for highest score. Pearl Broshar received a special April Fool prize. Decorations and refreshments were provided by the hostesses.
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Twenty five members attended the Garden club meeting at Mrs Garnet McDonough home with Mrs Max McDonough and Mrs Harold Mason assisting. President Mrs L M Williams led the session with a spring flower roll call. Speakers discussed Native Spring Wild Viewers and Native Spring trees. A faux centerpiece demonstration used crepe paper flowers. Refreshments followed the program. Guests included Mrs Jack McDonough and Mrs Feud Butkmagter.
Mr and Mrs Glen Larwar of Muline OL celebrate the birth of their son Harry James on May day at St Joseph hospital in Camteswet. The Latias report a daughter born Sunday April to Mr and Mrs Eugere Pisue at St Joseph hospital in Centaville. Mrs E Low Morgiia announces a baby born at the hospital in Alvin.
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