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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
4
Bishop W C Weidler of Kansas City speaks at 10 50 worship and rededicates the remodeled parsonage G E MacCanon of Des Moines conference superintendent arrives for evening message Everyone is invited to bring a basket dinner and stay for the dedication service all-day event with speakers and fellowship
Members met at the legion home for the regular meeting and cooperative supper. Mrs. Harold Burton presided. The unit endorsed Mrs. John Bickert for state president and will send candy to Knoxville. Plans for the 6th district convention in Chariton on May 11 and the county meeting in Moravia on May 3 were announced. Reports from rehabilitation and child welfare were presented. Four new members were initiated: Mrs. Harold Hudgens, Mrs. Paul Spencer, Mrs. Ota Whicker, and Miss Hazel Hellyer.
Rev and Mrs Kart Rabuck and Mrs Zell Callen attended an executive meeting of the state officers of the Women’s Society of World Service of the United Brethren churches of Iowa at Ames B U B church. Rabuck is vice president and Callen district leader Albia. They traveled to Des Moines with Mrs John Dille and Mrs Paul Broshar where Dille entered the Lutheran hospital for treatment.
Kensington club members lunched at Mrs Mattie Lynch on April 5. Four members revisited the group’s 35 year old meeting at her spacious home. Mae Luse led stunts with prizes to Caroline White and Mildred Bishop. plants and bulbs were shared. Mrs Lynch to host a dinner rock party for Mr and Mrs Gardner visiting from Washington state in May.
Bill Steffen was rushed to St. Jos hospital Saturday with a sudden illness. His condition is improving as doctors monitor his progress.
A request to mail weekly news letters on Mondays to ensure timely inclusion in the current ingue and to provide early copy for the week. The note thanks recipients for sending the materials promptly.
Ybhe Appunouse County Presidency Club will meet in the Mora ju Masonic Hall Thursday evening April 22 at 8 00 o clock.
Tom Messenger died at 6 a m Tuesday after a long illness in Des Moines Veterans Hospital. He was brother-in-law of Howard Smith and son-in-law of Mrs A M Smith, and he and W A Smith of Albia went to Des Moines to be with their sister, Miriam Smith Messenger. They have one son, Donald.
Ottumwa residents mingle with relatives and neighbors at dinners and visits across Centerville Bloomfield Eddyville Oskaloosa and Des Moines area events. The record lists dozens of households hosting or visiting, including Mason Rouse Oastergren Dotson Van Zante and many more with dates noting Sunday Monday and April 27 as reference points.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 22, at 2 00 p m for Harry Bressler who died Tuesday at his home in Iconium Born January 29 1860 he was 88 years two months and 21 days old Rev J C Davis of Moravia Grace Methodist church will officiate at Turner Funeral Home where the body will lie in state until time of the funeral Interment will be at the Iconium cemetery
Mrs Clell Long Mrs Frank Wilson and Mrs Anna Smith learned of the death of their aunt Mrs Anna Fuller who died Tuesday night at Onawa after illness. She is survived by an only son Reginald. The body was brought to Turner funeral Home in Moravia for funeral services Friday afternoon.
The Moravia cancer drive raised 129.85 dollars as Mrs. Margery Tracy thanks volunteers and donors. The item lists numerous local visitors, relatives, and travels across Moravia Centerville Des Moines Kirksville and Centerville with social calls and hospital news.
The Church of the Nazarene presents Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with M. H. Johnson as superintendent followed by Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening worship is at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays with evangelist Jack Hamilton and his wife noted for their attendance. Prayer and Bible study meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Minister Clarence Schaffner presides at 11:00 a.m. communion and sermon by Eugene McCrory, 7:00 p.m. evening worship. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. classes for all, including children. Sermons emphasize study to show thyself approved unto God from II Timothy 2 16.
Far Rabuck pastor leads Sunday School at 16:00. Bishop Weidler from Kansas City speaks at 12:00 noon with basket dinner. Parsonage rededication at 2:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30. Dr Mat Canon from Des Moines speaks at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meetings at 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Bring a basket dinner and fellowship.
Grace Methodist Church Moravis Iowa lists Sunday School at 10:00 with Delmar Dowd as superintendent and preaching at 11:00, featuring a clarinet solo by Georgiana Winaler. The Last Quarterly Conference is moved to Wednesday April 28 with Dr. Arthur Keast in charge. A cooperative supper at 6:30 precedes Wesley Chapel services.
Mrs. O G Woodward received a Bible for naming the most songs played on the piano by Mrs. Jack Hamilton during last week’s Naz arene Church services. Meetings continue this week with good attendance and interest, and everyone is urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Fred Tillmont joined Mr and Mrs Ernest West for a birthday supper Tuesday honoring David West. David is a first grade student at New Hope School where Mrs Tillmont teaches.
Mr and Mrs W C Bivin departed Thursday for a two week visit with daughter Mrs Wil Thaden and family at Doniphin Neb and to attend the wedding of their grandson Merle Thaden on April 18 Mr and Mrs Ira Robb of Unionville are staying at the Bivin home during their absence.
The Taylor Aid group met at Mrs. Hubert Foster’s home on Wednesday for a cooperative luncheon meeting. Participants enjoyed contests and games and stitched tea towels for the hostess.
Democratic voters of uy for township Willbold and Valleus gather at Moravia Community Center on Thursday evening April 23 at 7 0 for caucus proceedings and input on local party matters.
Fred J. Raymond retires after nearly five decades as publisher of the Blakesburg Excelsior, which he founded in 1901. He will run his insurance business and tend his dairy farms by Lake Wapello. Gerald K. Young of Ottumwa becomes new editor and publisher, with wife Mrs. Young assisting.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Schaffner returned Thursday evening from a brief honeymoon along the Mississippi visiting Keokuk Iowa Hannibal Missouri Mark Twain home museum caves Ottumwa and Midwest School of Nazarene worship. They reside at the Mrs Com Main home.
Mrs Daphon Ostespren and children Richard and Carol Ann visit Ottumwa to celebrate Red Dotson’s birthday. Mr Dotson helps with farm tasks while Mrs Ostegren bakes a cake for his seventieth birthday.
Mrs Blumenstock celebrated her birthday with her husband Mr Frid Blumenstock and their five daughters visiting Sunday. Her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Dis joined the gathering as they shared gifts and cake.
Mrs Frank Day of Chicago is listed as a patient in a local hospital. She is slated to undergo a major operation to address a gallbladder issue and related complications.
The report notes a reunion at Jeff Patrick’s home with W. R. Cummins, Francis, and others from Quaknoise and Ones. It marks Cummins’ first trip in several years to see an old friend, Jeff Patrick, on a notable recent Wednesday.
Attendance at the Church of Christers service and Sunday school was led by Minister Jimmie Brown. Several families and individuals are listed as visiting, with many names and locations noted, though phrasing is garbled and portions unreadable.
Pauline Harp will hold a sale of household goods at her residence on North street next Saturday April 24 with U S Mangle as the auctioneer. The notice asks readers planning sales to advertise with The Union to reach a large audience.
The Appannose-Davis sub district Methodist Youth Fellowship Rally gathered at Moravia Methodist Church on Monday evening. Rev Wells of Albia Methodist spoke on Adventure Into Faith. Richard Smith of Moravia was elected the new youth president amid officers chosen for the coming year.
The girls' missionary guild met Monday evening at Helen Taylor's home. With the president absent, Miss Alberta Rick led the business session and topic "Together We Serve." Members shared scripture, prayers, materiel aids, and service actions, with readings and a guest.
The Taylor-Ettes 4-H club met at Beverly and Karleen Fischer’s home in April. Virginia Hiatt called the meeting to order. Members answered roll with a food preservation topic. The pledge and a 1-4 flair were given. Carolyn Boyer spoke on freezing foods. Beverly and Railton Fischer demoed biscuit making. Guests attended and refreshments were served. The next meeting is at Kathryn McDanel’s home on May 3.
The Chariton Township Farm Bureau held its regular meeting on Friday night April 1 at the California schoolhouse. A short business session preceded a talk on uses of DDT and DDT II by County Extension Instructor Harold Holder. Refreshments were served to adults and three children.
Union Neighbors held their meeting Wednesday April at the PE. A health talk by Mrs Gerald Burton was given. Attendees included Mrs W G Harper Mrs Aiden Mrs John Wills Mrs Burton Mrs D L Mrs Julio Belly Mrs G Russell Miss Strua Migh ty Mia CW Mucurty and others.
An upcoming reading of the play We Shook ny Biaily will be staged by the ites Ede Nee od on Aji There will be an after event with high profile guests. The script promises lively dialogue and a classic stage setting, inviting local theater enthusiasts to attend.
James Albert, son of Mr and Mrs James F Albert of Arlington Virginia, has become program director of Otterbein College Ohio station WOBC. The 22 year old sophomore, former NBC WNEW local crowd producer, also works as a morning dig jockey. A Washington-Lee High School graduate, he served as head of entertainment at Camp Elliott California.
A miscellaneous shower was held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church in Iconium for Mrs Lois Hanley formerly Lola Swift, daughter of Mr and Mrs Coy Swift. After a devotional, the bride opened gifts and pie and coffee were served in the basement.
Barbara Walker hosted the Merry Homemakers 4-H club on Friday night April 9. Members discussed sending girls to Tri County 4-H camp. Demonstrations included Better Butter Butter Cakes and Charming Centerpieces. The leader showed cottage cheese smoking and pretty salads. Present were Mildred Thompson Elizabeth Rowan Doretta Rowan Mary Laird Ethel McCloud Kathryn Foster Jo Ann Gardner Peggy Hopkins and Barbara Walker. Also present were Mrs Clifford Walker guests Mr and Mrs Gerald Foster Mr and Mrs Doe Gardner and Clifford Walker Joe and Carol.
New Hope P T A met Thursday night April 13 with about 24 in attendance. Mrs Ernest West led arrangements assisted by Betty Harsh and Karleen Fischer. Members enjoyed contests and games, debated a bicycle rack for the new year and a school year closing base, and refreshments were served. This was the last PTA meeting of the school year.
Mr and Mrs Lyle E Cloyed of Lystomville welcome a baby boy born April 4 at Bernard Meiuosiel Hospital Wil- Colitain Hewelgtud. Mrs Cloyed is the former Virginia Campbell. Hospital notes indicate a healthy infant and family joy as the Cloyed clan celebrates the new arrival.
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