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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
1
Ottumwa prepares for a visit by Chief Harry on May 8 as the town mobilizes extensive plans. Ten committees coordinate events, logistics, hospitality, and security to welcome the appearance.
The piece notes thrifty federal administration practices with many facts about supplies and purchases. It mentions fluorescent lights lasting 99 years under current use, 845 667 typewriters, and 3 million annual purchases, alongside staff and helpers who kept the Linotype machine running. It reports births of twins on a farm and lists names of local residents connected to the story.
New or renewal subscriptions have been paid by or for many individuals and initials, including Hartinger Dayne Taylor Gerald Morgan Ralph McDonough W. V. Murdy Mrs. Anna Easter Arthur Burton A. E. Pence Gilbert Callen B. H. Jones Ivan Harsh M. K. Blackman BE G Hawk Gaylord McDanel Faye Hudson John Tadlock C. E. Tucker Cyril McDaniel Gaylord Main Charles Broshar Ralph Shelquist Mrs. C. Wi Ralston Bernard Hayes P D Ankeny C W O Smith Tharp Co. R. Davis Keith Phillips John Packard Eldred Estlock Francis Miller Pyt. Richard Hudgens Frederick Koehler Alvin Hiatt Harold Argo John Lawe Mise Zula Taylor
Otha and Mrs Taylor celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their home. The observance on April 20 included a noon dinner and quilting, with relatives from Des Moines Melrose and nearby towns joining in. Guests included members of the July Dozen club and Rev Rabuek among others. Wan da Rick marked her seventh birthday during the day.
Moravia Rebekah Lodge seven member degree staff team received an invitation to assist Albia lodge by presenting initiation work. They will travel to Albia on May 15. Mrs. Gerald Morgan conducted the Moravia I O O F lodge business session Monday evening. Mrs. J. P. Day was named convention treasurer replacing Mr. Albert Witherby who has moved to Ohio.
Mrs Garnet McDonough hosted the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at Grace Methodist Church. Lesson leader Mrs Howard Smith spoke on Youth Our Partners in Kingdom Building. Devotions led by Mrs Riley Callen. president Mrs T R Gardner presided. Recruitment of young leaders and training schools noted. Articles from Japan displayed, sent by Miss Fontelle Selby to Mrs A Turner. Hostesses included Mrs Callen, Mrs J L Dodd, Mrs Fred Buckmaster and Mrs McDonough.
George Halden expresses gratitude to the Moravia Fire Department for halting a large grass fire from reaching his alfalfa field. He also thanks those who sent cards and the O.E.8 group for gifts and visits during illness.
M H Johnson expresses gratitude to the fire department and others who assisted in handling a grease fire Saturday afternoon. A separate note from Mrs Fred Callen thanks friends and relatives for cards flowers and gifts during illness, greatly appreciated.
Mrs U B Mangle thanks those who sent cards and letters during her hospital stay in Rochester. She expresses sincere appreciation for the thoughtful messages received.
The Nazarene Young People's society held their monthly meeting and social Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gladfelder. Beverly Woodward led devotions after choruses. Rev. F. A. Hahn gave the prayer. Wanda Jordan presented a quiz backed program with poems read by Rev. Hahn and others. Woodwards and Jordan led entertainment. Refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim entertained friends at a rook party Monday evening Four tables of rook were played High scores went to Mrs Homer Hamilton and Co O Jones Refreshments of pie a la mode guts and coffee were served by the hostess
Two public auctions are set this weekend. Lee Tadlock as administrator of the Dave Caylor estate will sell farm equipment at the Caylor farm southeast of Moravia. Saturday afternoon Chet Broshar as administrator of the Emma Wood estate will sell property at the Wood home west of town including household items and rare antiques.
The Kensington Club met with Mrs. Deas on Thursday afternoon. Roll call reflected the theme of the year. Mrs. Art Fox read selected articles for the program. Refreshments included birthday Coke fruit jello whipped cream mint and coffee served by the celebrating hostess.
The Clover Leaf Club met for a cooperative dinner hosted by Edith Callen. Members and visitors included Vera and Mabel Moore Martha and Lloyd Massman Jim Helen Max Varna McAninch Clyde Florence Glenna Nona Merle Dicks Addie Sheldon Verda Wayne Barnestine Gerald Argo Mabel Hammond Flo Frame Fern Gertrude Tommy Penfield Gilbert Callen and Edith Callen. Afternoon visitors were Pearl Free Bruce Thompson Alta Allen and Mrs Wendell Cloyed. Next meeting will be with Martha Massman May 10.
David Caylor born June 16 189 on a farm east of Unionville Iowa died April 8 1960 at 80 years nine months and 22 days after illness He married Ida May Hopkins Sept 11 1895 and had two daughters Osa and Cecil Survived by wife daughters Oss Wood and Lee Tadlock five grandchildren two great grandchildren one sister Nellie Strunk of Iola Kansas plus nieces and nephews Funeral April 11 at Unionville Baptist Church Rev W M Cleeton officiated with songs and pallbearers listed Eaton Cemetery burial
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and flowers during this time of sorrow. Mrs David Caylor, Mr and Mia Floyd Wood, Mr and Mrs Lee Tadlock, and grandchildren acknowledge the support.
The Evangelical United Brethren church ladies aid held an all day gathering at Mrs. Mary Hoskinson’s home with 14 in attendance for a cooperative dinner and quilting. Mrs. Earl Rabuck received a chenille bedspread shag rug gift from the group and others presented individual gifts.
Harry Felton Sr died at his home one mile east of Moravia Iowa on April 18 at age 66 years one month and twenty days after a two year illness. He was born near Des Moines Iowa to Robert and Hester Felton and married Melissa Smith on February 16 1910. The family lived in Cheyenne Wyoming for 27 years before moving to a farm near Moravia in 1941. Surviving are his wife a daughter Mrs Bill Callen of Moraia a pair of sons Robert and Lloyd of Cheyenne and Harry Jr of Udell nine grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Turner Funeral Home on Thursday April 20 with burial in the Selection cemetery. Pallbearers were Wm Steffen Curts Tomlin Frank Wilson Clark Stocker Ed Robinson and Ottis Avis.
The Felton family extends sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and floral offerings during the recent death of Mrs. Harry Felton.
The E T C Club gathered at Mrs George Firkins home last Thursday afternoon with Mrs R R Pennington and Mrs John Horstman in charge. Mrs Paul Spencer won the mystery box as dainty refreshments followed a pleasant afternoon. Scratch pads of various sizes were advertised at the Union office.
Moravia high school baseball defeated Attica 8 to 2 on Wednesday April 26. Chebuhar pitched for Moravia and drove in two runs, with Lockman and Bill Broshar adding RBIs in the 6th inning. Broshar also hit a solo homer in the first inning with nobody on base.
Taylor Toilers 4H club held its regular monthly meeting at Ivan Harsh's on April 26. President Robert Hiatt called to order. secretary Ann Pettibone read minutes. Hiatt spoke on Winter Carn of Sheep. attendees included Hiatt, Harsh, Pettibone, Sandra Hiatt, Betty Harsh, Carter, Jim Pettibone, and Ivan Harsh as assistant leader. Additional guests were Loyd Carter family, Don Pettibone, Tommie Schrodt, Ernest Hiatt, and Mrs. Ivan Harsh. Games and bingo followed. refreshments of candy, barn, and pop were served. Next meeting with Sandra Hiatt on May 23.
The Taylorettes 4-H club met April 19 with Sandra Hiatt as acting president. The club voted $5 to the state camping fund. Kathryn McDanel was chosen to represent the club at Golly Day.
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