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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
4
Centerville Rotary officers announce a dinner meeting next Wednesday evening May 6 at the Moravia Endicott U B church. Moravia Booster club members are invited as guests. Boyd O Briant serves as president Francis Oehler as secretary. Dinner at 6 30 p m with Mrs M K Blackman overseeing serving for E U B Aid.
Mrs. Larry Brooks presided at the April American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Post Home. Four sweaters for Korea were donated. A $30 profit from the recent food and rummage sale was reported. Highlights of Mystic spring conference were shared and May 6 set for the 5th district meeting in Ottumwa. Refreshments were provided during social hour.
Sgt Gerald Mikels son of Mr and Mrs Perry Mikels has arrived in the States from Korea and expects discharge about June 1. He is now at Camp Carson Colorado.
The Taylor-Ettes met on April 7 with 14 members present. Charlene Burns was elected to run for county office at the Mother-Daughter Tea on May 9. Ann Pettibone and Mary Schrodt were chosen for the senior Better Groomed Girl contest. Sandra Hiatt and Mary Ellen Condra to the junior division. Mary Schrodt and Margaret Condra to attend 4-H camp with Condra, Hiatt, and Shirley Anne Walter as alternates. Miss Adelena Sampson, the County Home Economist, spoke with slides after the meeting. Members present included Mary Schrodt, Charlene Burns, Donna Underwood, Sandra Hiatt, Nancy Bobleng, Sharon and Shirley Anne Waller, Mary Ellen and Margaret Condra, Ann Pettibone, Sharon Argo, Sharon O’Connor, Madge Lee, Judy Kay Gladfelder, Norman Lee Gladfelder, and leaders Mrs. Loren Walter and Mrs. Guy.
Reverend and Mrs. John Grenfell and a group including Mrs. Garnet McDonough, Mrs. D. £, Bishop Mrs. W. W. Murdy, Mrs. Leonard Palmer, Mrs J. W. Hal den, Mrs Anna Easter, Mrs. Dan Wolf, and Mrs. John Dodd gathered at Moulton on Wednesday afternoon to hear a missionary describe his travels and the work in Africa.
Tubaugh Brothers of Moravia recently purchased three purebred Aberdeen Angus bulls and three cows from Henry C. Holst of Clutier. The deal adds six high grade cattle to their Moravia operation, enhancing breeding stock and herd quality.
Mr and Mrs Lester Weak announce the birth of their daughter Mary Elizabeth born Wednesday April 22 at Smith hospital, a new addition to the family and local community.
Church of the Nazarene lists Rev. Ray Cox as pastor and James Main as Sunday School superintendent. Services begin 10:00 am Sunday school, 11:00 am worship, youth service 7:15 pm, evangelistic service 7:45 pm, and prayer meeting 7:45 pm Wednesday. Monthly church board meeting follows prayer service. Everyone welcome.
Grace Methodist Church announces John Grenfell as pastor and Mrs Kart Tuttle as superintendent. Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m evangelistic service 7 30 p m and evening events including a 6 30 p m young persons service. Official board meeting at 8 30 p m May 6 prayer time and Junior Missionary group meeting at 7 30 p m in the church basement. The notices invite continued support and participation to bless the church year.
The Church of Christ lists Rev W F T Evans as minister and Mrs Winnie DuVall in notices. Sunday School starts at 9:10 a.m. with a 11 a.m. reunion and sermon on May 6. The Ladies Aid serves dinner afterward, then the missionary group meets for its monthly session.
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces a Three B s Parcel Sale and Party Monday evening from 7 30 to 9 00 with refreshments. Next Sunday services include Morning Worship at noon themed Illuminating Ministry of Jesus and Youth Fellowship at 7 00. May 1 Fellowship Day features a cooperative dinner at 12 30 with a program for church ladies.
Fire swept through the M. E. Boardman property at Brompton on Thursday as Moravia and Albia fire brigades battled blazes in a barn scalehouse and the store and home. The origin of the blaze is unknown though wiring was suspected. Three buildings were lost with some grain hay and tools. Insurance partially covered the losses. Fire crews also fought additional grass fires at nearby farms, aided by Moravia water supply trucks and nearby ponds.
The regular meeting in the Ag room on April 21 named Paul Wilson as president with Joe Tadlock as vice president Gordon Massman as secretary Richard Tomlin as treasurer Jack Wilson as reporter and Leon McDanel as sentinel. Officers assume duties in June. Reporter Charles Jennings.
Mrs Lissie Kelsey fell in the John MecAiinec home Sunday afternoon breaking two bones just above the wrist in her left arm. She was taken to St Joseph hospital in Centerville for x rays and treatment and a Monday to Sheley could be
Mr and Mrs John Veach hosted a Sunday dinner honoring his mother Mrs Frank Veach on her 86th birthday and the seventh wedding anniversary of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Richard Veach. Guests included Mrs Frank Veach Mr and Mrs Grant Everman Nancy Centerville Barton Everman Creston and Joellyn Veach.
The E. T. C. club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Lester Smith home. Roll call responses were discussed. Mrs. Herry DuVall correctly guessed the mystery box. Refreshments included angel food cake with whipped cream and crushed pineapple and coffee. Guests were Mrs. Harold Kausik and her Alicia family.
Vess Hiatt hosted a Sunday dinner honoring the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Frank Hiatt and Asa Butler. Family members attended, including Mr. and Mrs. Asa Butler of Seymour and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hiatt of Centerv il e, with Mrs. Wm. Callen absent in Des Moines at the Veterans hospital with her son Homer.
Bobby Tomlin, son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Tomlin, was taken to Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri Friday for an emergency appendectomy. The trip was made in the Turner ambulance with Mrs Tomlin accompanying him.
The Junior Garden club will meet Saturday May 2 at 2 pm at the home of leader Mrs. Virginia McDonough.
A post-nuptial shower for Mrs. Robert Larson was hosted at her parents home north of town. Hostesses included Mrs. R. R. Pennington and others. Jerry Tuttle, the bride, opened gifts with assistance from her sister-in-law. Twenty four attended the afternoon event with pencil games and refreshments served.
Mrs Leo Hoffman Noble Grand led a Moravia Rebekah Lodge meeting Monday evening. A committee including Mrs Harold Hoffman Mrs Melissa Felton Mrs Raymond Charity and Mrs Bette Day was formed to assist on the program at the Rebekah convention in Albia May 18. A cash donation was voted for the Theta Rho Recreation Fund. Refreshments were served during a social hour by Mrs Harold Hoffman Mrs Leo Hoffman and Mrs Carrie Tisue.
Despite drizzle a crowd attended Friday’s sale of two Monroe Township school buildings near Moravia. Verne Webb bought Hedge College for 400, a Knoxville contractor paid 265 for Pleasant Hill. Separate sale covered coal house toilets desks chairs books and misc equipment after years without use. The sale was approved at a recent Monroe Township district election.
Iconium Methodist invites parents and children to both Sunday School at 10 a m and public worship at 11 a m next Sunday. The service launches National Family Week ending Mother's Day May 10. Sermon topic is Jesus and the Children.
Attendees from Moravia and Ottumwa churches gather for the M. F. District Spring Rally at the First Methodist church in Ottumwa Sunday afternoon and evening. Present are Mr. and Mrs. Joho A. Wilson, Charles Turner, Jerry Luge, Joyce and Lois Hiatt, Aileen and Paul Turner, Paul Wilson, and Rev. and Mary John Grenfell, among others.
Names of Mrs Dwight Kincade Mr Aga Mrs Roscoe Pennington and the Herb Boblenz family were unintentionally omitted from the guests list for the Tuttle Larson wedding.
The senior class presents a 3 act comedy titled Paper Plates for Papa tonight at the high school gymnasium. students are urged to attend this evening performance in the school community event.
The Christian Church will serve a Wednesday dinner featuring roast beef with dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn, cabbage salad, hot rolls, jelly, and pickles.
Mrs. George Winslet, chairwoman, reports Moravia collected 165 dollars for the cancer drive, aided by Mrs. Cecil Schrodt and C. C. Coulson. Fifteen women canvassed the town, meeting a county goal of 150 dollars finished in a few days.
A special Moravia Eastern Stars friendship meeting was held at the Ma sonic hall Tuesday evening with guest worthy matron Deloris Foster and guest worthy patron Clifford Foster of Mystic. Other officers assisted in the initiation and a social hour followed with 70 attending.
Moravia high school music, directed by James Main, earned five second division ratings at the state music contest in Iowa City. Recipients include Mixed quartet, double mixed quartet, clarinet quartet, Mitzi Sawyer clarinet solo, Kathleen Halden trombone solo, with Alea advancing to the next contest. Unplaced were boys quartet, girls trio, Carson Jordan bass solo, Bill Bishop trumpet solo. The band performs Friday at 8:00 p m at the Sigourney contest.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rouse celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on April 16 The Selection ladies surprised them with a lovely gift and there was also a card shower for the couple.
Trenton McDanel is in the reserves after 27 months in the service and arrived home Sunday to spend the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Doyle McDanel. He recently returned from Korea and had been stationed at Wright Air Force Base in Spokane Washington.
The Senior Class play Paper Plates for Papa will be presented at the high school gym tonight Thursday. Plan to attend for a night of student theater and community entertainment.
Neighbors friends and fire departments of Albia Blakesburg and Moravia assisted in putting out a blaze as residents thank Mr Mrs Boandinan for the support and action during the incident.
Royal blue and silver accented Thursday night festivities in the high school gym. Starlight theme featured a large ceiling star, blue table decor, indirect lighting, and a rock garden style setting. Kathleen Hald en and John Vealiag crowned queen and king. 116 attendees include 25 seniors and 43 juniors with faculty, board, and staff.
Mr and Mrs Arthur VanDerin purchased the Harry DuVail Property one block west of the square. The Lester Williams family will reside there with possession around June 1. Dr and Mrs J F Gray sold their 46 acre farm on the northeast edge to Claude Palmer. Dayne Taylor sold property in the north part to Ted Tracy of Albia. The Tracy family will move here about May 1.
The Twentieth Century club and guests hosted a cooperative supper at Mrs. C. M. McFatridge's home in honor of charter member Mrs. J. W. Halden whose birthday falls May 7. A three tier cake with yellow rosebud decorations anchored the lace table as 25 attendees joined in a birthday song and presented a corsage and gift.
Moravia F F A boys invited the F H A girls on a hayride Monday night April 27. About 65 people joined the outing at Curtis Tomlin’s for a weiner roast. Jerry Pettibone and Paul Wilson drove tractors. Reporter Charles Jennings.
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