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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1956
Page
4
Moravia school board at their regular meeting hired Mrs Othalee Martin to return to the Moravia grade faculty as first grade instructor to fill the vacancy created by Miss Hanrahan's resignation. Hanrahan had three years in the post and was offered a contract renewal.
Moravia Evangelical United Brethren church held its annual meeting electing Sunday school and church officers. Earl Boyer was re elected Sunday school superintendent and most teachers were retained. Trustees Wendell Murdy and Carl Tiste were re elected for three year terms. Ushers named Ralph Davis Carl Tiste Harold Hawk and Marion Contras. Council of ministration elected five stewards and budget of 5050 approved. Conference year begins May 1 with Zell Callen as lay representative. conference May 1-4 in Waterloo.
April issue of the Iowa Rural Electric News profiles Dale Schreiner formerly of Moravia now in Moville as manager of Woodbury County Rural Electric Co op. He served on Moville school board and as vice president of the Moville Chamber of Commerce, boosting rural electrification public relations. Mr and Mrs E G Hawk visited his aunt Mrs Emma Angel near Blakesburg.
The Moraia Garden Club will host a plant bulb and shrub sale at the Legion Hall on April 23. Lunch wine will be served from 23:80 to 1:09.
Rev Lynn J King leads Evangelical United Brethren services with Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 10 55, evening service at 8. Gideon representative to lead union service, midweek 3 pm. Nazarene pastor Rev Donald Shurman presides with 10 am Sunday School and 11 am worship. Brother Arené of Bonne Terre Missouri to speak at 7 pm union service at EUB church. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 pm.
The notice lists Sunday events at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Sermon by Brother Donald Plum. Evening Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. on Daniel the 10th chapter led by Mrs. Marshall Perry.
Rev Blackstone leads Fairview Grace Methodist with Kermit Gladfelder as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 9:40 a.m. Attendance 47. Quarterly conference set for Thursday night April 19 at Centerville Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodward joined relatives in Chicago to attend the wedding of Misa Jane Funkhouser and John Tompkin at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Granddaughter Barbara Robbs and Ronda Lee Ehrsnfelt served as candlelighters. Woodwards stayed with the Robbs in Washington the preceding night.
Those from Moravia attended the wedding of Wayne Wolf and Joan Judy at the Fort Madison Methodist church Saturday afternoon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Hughes and Chery], Mrs Bert Turner, Charles Turner, Joann Moore, Mrs Bertha Broshar, and Clarence Sheldon. The couple will reside in Davenport after a weeklong wedding trip.
Mrs James Ahee of St Charles Missouri underwent major surgery Friday and is recovering as well as can be expected. Mr and Mrs Curtis Burton visited last week to assist in the home with the family support noted.
A crested night heron with a black crest has attracted attention in Milwaukee area maple trees near the depot in front of Jake Day and Gerald Morgan. Bird lovers identify it as a crested night heron with a white body, short square tail, and crest like a blue jay, larger than a crow. The species favors water or marsh habitats but nests in trees and feeds at night, sometimes traveling long distances to provide food for its young.
Ray Arenz of Bonne Terre Missouri a Gideon worker will speak at a united church service Sunday night at 8 at the E U B church. He will discuss Gideon work and later address the high school group handing out New Testaments.
RR Pennington announces a meeting to plan the fall festival and elect officers at 7 30 Friday night at the Community building. All who are interested are urged to attend.
Del Donahoo of WHO Des Moines will speak at Rural Women's Day at Drake Avenue Christian church Centerville on Tuesday April 24. Registration starts 10:30 a.m. Morning program includes special music reports and introductions. A cooperative lunch follows. Afternoon slide lecture covers a 20 000 mile tour through Europe and the Middle East Holy Land. Everyone welcome to join.
Indians migrating north across Appanoose County in a covered wagon were seen near the Truxton Dicks home. A woman with broken speech asked directions, learning the dirt road was poor. The wagon bore hay bales and a smoke pipe, belonging to Cherokee from Missouri en route north.
Winners in the FHA style show held Thursday evening at the school house include Karen Woodward in the skirt division Nancy Roblenz in the dress Carol Main in the jumper and Charlotte McAninch in the suit Mrs Loren Hardinger of Albia judged. The waitresses were Maxine Firkins Sandra Walker Yvonne Gardner Sandra Anderson and Mary Schrodt. Paul Turner Larry Pfannebecker Ronnie VanZante Billie Rose and Gary Perry served. The band Mothers Club, president Mrs George Firkins and Mrs Marvin Gardner the general chairman, organized the banquet preparations.
Mr and Mrs red Schneider traveled to Rochester Minnesota where Mrs Schneider entered the Mayo Clinic on Monday for observation. Mr Schneider remained with his wife during the visit.
Fray E Caster is reported to have suffered a light stroke in the eastern part of town Atriday. He was taken to Monroe County Hospital in Albia for treatment and returned home Saturday afternoon greatly improved.
Jo Anne King and Robert C Gladfelder wed at Moravian Methodist church on Sunday April 25 at 1 30 pm. Rev John Grenfell presided. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter King Centerville. Groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs K V Gladfelder Moravia. Best man Gene Gladfelder Des Moines. maid of honor Ola Gladfelder. After ceremony couple left amid rice. both graduates of local high schools and employed at Uniform Press Co Centerville. They plan to Florida. Guests from Albia Des Moines Centerville Oakdale Ottumwa Maline Illinois Lucas St Louis Moravia.
Levi Robinson died April 18 1956 at age 83 in Moravia son of Jephie and Sarah Hagen Robinson. Survived by wife Armeda Lockman four sons Ralph Claire William George twelve grandchildren seven great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral at Turner Funeral Home Friday 2 pm with Rev Louis Schaffner. interment Moravia Cemetery.
Mrs Margie V Railing died in Centerville Iowa at 83 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Evangelical United Brethren church with Rev Lynn King. Burial followed in Woodburn Iowa. She was born February 10 1875 at Woodburn to James and Elizabeth Clark and later lived in Walton Nebraska White River South Dakota Moravia Iowa and finally Moravia where she resided before death. Survived by husband George Railing sister Mrs W J Galloway Florida and other relatives. Neighborly thanks extended for flowers and sympathies.
The Kingdon Builders Sunday School class held their regular party Friday evening at the Grace Methodist Church parlors. Mr and Mrs Ronald Woodward and Mrs Lyle Cloyed organized the entertainment and games hour. Richard Bentzinger, president, led the business session. A cooperative lunch of fruit salad cake coffee and cocoa was served by the committee.
We express heartfelt thanks for the kind deeds and beautiful flowers shown to us in our hour of sorrow. Grateful for neighbors and friends who offered comfort and support during this time. Harold Wheeler and family.
Estella Clara Crawley 82 died at 5 p m Tuesday at Smith nursing home Albia after two weeks as patient seriously ill three months born March 19 1874 Unionville Iowa daughter of Benjamin and Mary Cox Chrisman married Thomas Crawley June 1 1898 lived on a farm northeast of Unionville 50 years moved to Moravia August 1947 survived by three sons Hugh Crawley Albia Doyle Crawley Unionville Kermit Crawley Columbia Missouri two daughters Mrs Fred Hamemad in whose home she lived past months and Mrs Harrison Moore Mt Pleasant nine grandchildren two great grandchildren brother Bert Chrisman sister Mrs Ina Underwood Blakesburg a daughter Mary preceded her in death funeral Thursday April 19 at Unionville Methodist church burial Unionville cemetery brief service Turner funeral home for friends at 1 15 p m prior to leaving for Unionville.
Maude H. Wailes, 74, died in Phoenix March 31 after residing there since 1916. Services held April 4 at Garfield Methodist Church with cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park. Survivors: three sons Stacye E. Wailes, A Cliff Hudnall. two sisters Etta Curtis, Merle Hudson. three grandsons. five great grandchildren. Ashes brought to Moravia for burial beside first husband Clay Hudnall.
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday with Mrs Charles Coffin for an afternoon of hymns and music by Mrs Cody Luse, plus recordings. Mrs Lula R Tillmont presented a cancer film titled 146,000 Willie, with guest Mrs RK G Hawk attending.
Ira Haver Free 83 died at Monroe County Hospital Albia after ten days illness. Born September 25 1873 he married Ida May Jones in 1897. they had four children. After her death he married Pearle Turner in 1920 and had one daughter. He served Iconium Christian church as deacon clerk and trustee for 32 years. Funeral Wednesday at Iconium church with interment in Contur cemetery.
Peete at Unionville reports officer elections with Helen Adams Center ville elected president Doris Clark Mystic vice president Mary Slavin Centerville secretary treasurer. Units share program shows readings duets plays and poems. Friendship meeting invites county members for May 7. a ham and fish loaf dinner preceded the event.
Mr and Mrs Paul Cridlebaugh thank neighbors friends and the Moravia Fire Department for help during a fire. They express appreciation for all efforts and support received.
Fire destroyed the barn on Paul Cridlebaugh’s farm about seven miles southeast of Mora early Saturday. Flames consumed hay and barn contents as neighbors helped remove livestock and a wagon. The Moras fire department arrived at 7:15 am but could not save the barn though a crib of corn and nearby features were saved and the loss was partially insured.
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