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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1953
Page
4
Moravia hosts the baseball sectional tournament with games set for Thursday April 30 at 2:00 pm Udell versus Cincinnati and 3:36 pm Russell against Moulton. Monday May 4 at 2:00 pm winners meet and Moravia faces Mystic at 3:30 pm. Finals Wednesday May 6 at 3:30 pm.
Mr and Mrs Harold Smith of Ron a os announce the engagement of their daughter Kathryn to Richard Smith son of Mr and Mrs Howard K L Smith of Moravia No date for the wedding has been set Kathryn is a Emerson high graduate and Simpson College senior Delta Delta Delta member Richard is a Simpson College senior and Alpha Tau Omega member a Moravia high school graduate
Moravia Rebekah Lodge No. 404 met in regular session with Mrs. Leo Hoffman in charge. The committee finalized traveling emblem plans for Moulton on April 16. The local lodge was invited to Albia on May 18 to assist on the program. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs. Gerald Morgan, and Mrs. Herbert Boblenz.
Rex Foster has entered the armed service and is stationed at Fort Riley Kansas with the 55312373 Co KH, 1st Inf. Division. Carroll Shiltz, hospitalized for kidney trouble possibly needing surgery, has been in Sendai Japan and Hokadote Island before serving with the 10th Engineers Field Maint. Co. Richard M. Shiltz, on a 20 day furlough, is with the Air Force at Roswell New Mexico and is Earl and Mrs. Shiltz’s other son.
Mr and Mrs Russell Alden announce the birth of their daughter Alice on April 12 at a Center hospital. Parents Marie and the new arrival are reported in good health.
Mr and Mrs Lowell McElderry bought the Harold Prough property on the Unionville road. Possession expected by June 15. The Maholavichs sold their Rathbun west farm and will move to Moravia with three children.
The Chariton Fogg Balen held an all day meeting with Mia, Florence Martin on April 7. Members embroidered dish towels and placed quilt blocks while Lois Martin presided. Songs were sung and a Bible quiz gave prizes to Jeasse Elam and Laura Martin. Kathryn Martin opened and displayed gifts.
Word from W B Firkins of Kansas City says Rev Archie Middleton of Hannibal Mo has accepted the call to Fairmount Community church at 812 Sterling Ave Kansas City Middleton, raised in Centerville, has played ball in Moravia.
The Willing Workers club met with Maude Turner on April 8 for their regular gathering. Quilting and embroidering tea towels were done, followed by a roast dinner noon. Guests included Otis Fuller, Rickie Frame, Les Bennett, Wayne Thompson, Bruce, Clara Brown, Dorothy Pickrell, Mary MacFatridge, Verta Hoffman, Dorothy Potts, Stella Argo, Blanche Argo, Glen Turner, and hosts. Next meeting plans with Dorothy Potts on April 22.
The Busy Maidens held their regular meeting at Hilton church on April 13. Fatty Rogers led the session at 8 o'clock with the pledge to the 4-H flag. Aileen Turner demonstrated Children’s Salads and salad rules, followed by Patlay Rogers on Cooked Cereal. Attending were Donna Woodward Patty Rogers Aileen Turner and leaders Mrs. Rouse and Mrs. Turner.
A grateful note thanks neighbors friends and relatives for letters cards gifts and visits during the hospital stay and after returning home. It expresses appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to the sender and family.
The Girls Missionary Guild met with assistant counsellor Miss Mabel Coulson for a candlelight installation of new officers led by president Carole Broshar. The group chose I have a Fellowship of Christian fellowship as the theme and featured readings and a duet by Viola Hammond and Maxine Firkings.
Local news reports EP Davis entered Smith hospital at Albia last Wednesday for treatment of an infection in his foot and greatly improved. Roscoe Pennington had a growth removed from his eye Friday and was confined to his home for several days.
The N. F. M. S. of the Church of the Nazarene met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C G Woodward. The service opened with hymn singing and devotions by Mrs. Harley Woodward. The lesson focused on the Transvaal district in Africa after the business session.
Joy Johnson oversaw the club gathering at the E T C Club with Mrs. Almont Main guiding games. Mrs. John Johnson won the mystery box while refreshments included chocolate ice cream cake roll and coffee.
D PENCE RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL STAY J D Pence was brought home Saturday from St Josephs hospital in Centerville where he had been a patient a week. Mr and Mrs Arnold Burnett and son Ronnie of Newton spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs Burnett remained longer to assist in the care of her father.
The Sunshine club held a gathering with Mrs Neola Hawk on April 8 due to poor roads delaying their April 1 club day. After dinner they played games with prizes won by Rissie Gladfelder and Venetta McKern, and expect a May 6 meeting with Imogene Tisue.
Virginia Carter of Des Moines wed Richard Goughnour of Altoona in Grace Methodist church on Saturday April 12 1953 at 7 30 pm. The double ring ceremony featured a candle lit altar with gladioli and candylabra. The bride wore a lace and net ballerina gown with a veil and red rose bouquet. Marilyn Hiatt sang and Mrs Carl Black played nuptial music. Guests numbered about 140 including families from Des Moines Moravia Burling ton and Shelbi na. The couple will reside at 1823 South Street Des Moines.
Moravia school music department placed entries at the state music contest in Bloomfield winning nine first division ratings and six second division ratings. Division I winners advance to state finals in Iowa City April 24 and 25. band competes at Sigourney May 12.
James Wood age 83 died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his Moulton home from a heart attack. He had lived near Moravia until moving four years ago to Moulton. Survived by wife Fanny, daughter Mrs Elmer Gordon of Exline, son Floyd Wood of Centerville, and three grandchildren Duane Wood Centerville, Mrs Freda Wilson Blakesburg, and Keith Woods in the service in Kentucky. No funeral arrangements were announced.
Moravia High School defeated Udell 8 to 7 here Friday after a four run rally in the seventh inning. Pitching duties were handled by Lloyd Wolf with Jordan sharing catching duties as Moravia navigated unsettled weather and upcoming tournament plans. Burk Tassell is listed as the local baseball tutor.
The Senior class presents Paper Plate for Papa a three act comedy to be performed Thursday evening April 30 Gail Tuttle directs with Harley Heckman and Viola Hammond in leading roles The complete cast will be announced in the Union once final choices are made
Mr and Mrs W D Wilson hosted the Urbana Township Farm Bureau gathering Tuesday evening April 7 with 40 in attendance. Liocyd Reid county extension director presented slides on certified seeds and Mrs Frank Wilson demonstrated Swedish weaving for the women. A cooperative lunch of cookies and coffee followed. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson were guests.
Mrs Harry Felton hosted a Twentieth Century club gathering on Tuesday. Members and guests shared A Thought For The Day, a spelling bee, and a round table on new vegetables and flowers. Mrs C C Cullers of Paris Missouri and her daughter Mrs Loyd Carter joined as former members and guests.
Antiquity Lodge No 252 schedules a special meeting Thursday April 16 at 7 30 PM for proficiency in the third degree. On Thursday April 23 Antiquity Lodge hosts a setting of the Appanoose County Proficiency club. Ray Charity W M C G Coulson See.
Mrs A TR Callen came back Thursday after a long stay with daughter Mrs S W Dayton in Perry. Frank Rogers and wife returned home Saturday after visits with daughters in Avoca and Des Moines. Rogers son S Sgt Pat Rogers recovering in Denver hospital. Rogers expected to be released soon and join his parents. Leo Dagle Debby and Jimmie and Mrs Richard Raymie visited Garnet McDonough’s home weekend with James Bosse of San Francisco en route to Moravia. Joyce Walter spent weekend with grandmother Mrs J R Callen.
The Women’s Society of World Service at E U B church met at Mrs Kenneth Con s home. Leader Jesson urged call to Africa stewardship. New president Mrs E G Hawk led business as May 1 fellowship day planned with committees named and scripture readings shared by members.
James Kaster schedules a clositur event on Thursday at Rik Sheen in Tee ar a town, inviting Easter public attendance.
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