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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1946
Page
3
Supt J Hickman reports completion of transportation and non resident surveys and that maps of proposed routes will be laid out and submitted to the County Board for approval before August 16. Routes remain similar to last year with a possible southeast Moravia to Unionville leg and a southwest expansion south of Moravia.
The article advises farmers to adapt hog feeding with oats when corn is scarce. Use oats as the base ration for sows and growing pigs, supplement with small amounts of corn, ground oats, and protein minerals. Feed adjustments during pregnancy, suckling, and postweaning aim to conserve feed, maintain thrift, and prepare for corn when available.
Mr and Mrs Russell Hindman and children Jack Betty Mary leis Larry and Shirley returned last week from a vacation traveling over 2800 miles through nine states. They visited Mrs J G Lockman in Minnesota the Badlands and Black Hills in the Dakotas Garden of the Gods in Colorado Frontier Days at Cheyenne Wyoming saw Harry DuVall ride the wild horse and spent time at Fred Brain home in Chugwater Wyoming.
At the Moravia Masonic Lodge regular meeting Wayne Clark was initiated into Masonry receiving the first degree. Antiquity Lodge reports a busy year with continued fraternal activity and ceremonies.
In The Union issue a list of relatives attending the 81st birthday dinner for George Trelan at Elgin Stocker home omitted the names of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Roland and Miss Clara Ire lan. TheNames should have been included among attendees from the family.
Mr and Mrs M H Elson welcomed a daughter Ju Lene born August 1 at St Josephs hospital Centerville weighing eight pounds Mrs Elson is a vocational arts instructor in Moravia schools. Mrs Elsie Clester and family received notice July 21 of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Bob Moriarity of Bez Moines Helen Roberta weighed six pounds 23% ounces Mrs Moriarity was Bar Lou Massman daughter of Mrs Delmar Massman.
Notice of a meeting of the Women’s Division of the Fall Festival at 6 p.m. Saturday August 10 in the library room of the community building. Former department heads and all interested in the Festival’s success urged to attend. Mrs E O Tucker, Chairman.
Mrs Harry Tisue learned Thursday of the death of her sister Mrs Ann Dickson who passed away Wednesday at Cavour South Dakota. She could not attend the funeral held Saturday in Cavour. Survivors include sister Mrs Robert Hoffman of Moravia and brother Tom Newman of Cavour. Relatives from Marshalltown Centerville and other areas were advised by the death of their grandfather Alfred Carlson.
Words cannot express our thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the recent bereavement of our dear husband and father. We also appreciate the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Harry D. Tisue, Tressa Hawk, Ruby Sutton, June Rouse, Rae Jane, Frances Spears, Harry D. Tisue Jr, Harold Dean Tisue.
Daniel D Bentzinger 68 general manager of Iowa Southern Utilities Co died of a heart attack at 10 15 p m Thursday at his Centerville home He was born Donnellson Lee County December 18 1871 and joined Centerville as assistant manager in 1926 becoming manager in 1937 He served on the Centerville board of education and held church and civic roles and is survived by his wife three daughters four sisters three brothers and five grandchildren Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church Centerville with burial in Oakland cemetery.
Daily Vacation Bible School opens at Iconium Methodist Church with nineteen students enrolled. Absences occur due to muddy roads. The program will be held at the church next Sunday evening at eight o clock with teachers Miss Babb Mrs Wayne Thompson Velma Overturf and Ardyce Hager loan helping.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson entertained Sunday for his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Earl Clark of Englewood Kansas Other guests were Mrs Alice Wilson Mr and Mrs E G Hawk and Richard Hawk The occasion marked Paul Wilsons birthday anniversary
Lightning hit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Free about two miles northeast of Moravia on Friday morning. A dining room chimney was shattered and the telephone line damaged, but there were no injuries and no fire.
Alfred Carlson son of Lewis and Renda Carlson was born June 15 1867 in Maiden Rock Wisconsin and died July 31 in Smith hospital Albia Iowa at age 79. He married Clara Miller July 21 1890 at Ainsworth Nebraska and lived on ranches in Nebraska and Iowa before settling near Moravia Iowa. He leaves wife Clara two daughters Janetta Jolly Eva Tucker two grandchildren and five children predeceased him. Funeral August 2 at Moravia Methodist Church with interment in Moravia cemetery.
Earl Roberts of Ottumwa was elected president at the Roberts reunion held Sunday at River side park in Ottumwa. Officers elected included Mrs. Ralph Stufflebeam of Centerville as vice president and Mrs. Jay Roberts of Ottumwa as secretary-treasurer. Attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Olson of Turlock California and Mrs. Max Pirtle of Miami Florida. Nearby attendees from Moravia included Mrs. Fred Tillmont and several Roberts family members. The next reunion will be at Rev. James Worrall’s home in Russell. Thirty seven were present for a cooperative noon dinner and afternoon visit.
Members of the Glick family gathered Sunday on the lawns of Riley Callen and M. E. McDarei homes in Moravia for a cooperative noon dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Attendees included Troy and Carl Glick of Hedrick, Ruth and James Mitchel of Rathbun, and many others from Centerville Des Moines La Porte City and nearby towns. Relatives who called in the afternoon included Rose Wells Lloyd Luse and Harry Phillips with their families.
The Union corrects an obituary error for Otha Glen Cline. A survivor was omitted, listing Lloyd Cline of Rockford Illinois among four brothers. The correct address for John Wesley Cline is Despolas California, not Rockford Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Duane Wood Bill Wilson and Freda Wood attended the opening of the Roth Airport and the Flying Tigers Air Circus in Oskaloosa on Sunday.
The Hat Mora Fall Festival officials did not include a key concessions group. N. R. Ward will head concessions with E. R. Kasten assisting, chosen May 24 to allow ample time for selecting rides and concessions for the 41st annual festival.
Dale Laws returns home from Minneapolis after an honorable Navy discharge. Charles Laws recently reached San Diego after 12 days leave following boat training. Vir Junior Stocker, merchant marines, visits Omaha on leave. Pvt Billy Wilson arrives from San Antonio for 10 days with grandparents before resuming duty. Howard Stocker and Junior Stocker visit from Chicago during leave. New addresses listed for Troy Lockman and Spencer, Norfolk.
Real estate dealer Chet Broghar reports the Ida McCrory property sold to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Peters. The Wilbur Johnsons now occupy the Petersburg property, while the Peters reside nearby in the Tillmont apartment near the schoolhouse after selling their former home to Mr. and Mrs. Max McDonough several weeks ago.
John William Carter, 71, died suddenly Saturday on the porch at his son and daughter in law Rev Clifford Carter in Seymour. Rev G M Talbott led funeral services at 9:30 a m in Seymour United Brethren church and 2:20 p m at Olle Methodist church, burial at Olile.
At the Churches at the Churches the Church of Christ holds Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Horace Schaffner as superintendent. Communion at 11:00 a m and Morning Worship with Bobby Kerby preaching his last Sunday before college. Christian Endeavor meeting at 7:30 p m hosted by Harry DuVall. all are welcome.
Iconium Circuit Esther Babb Pastor Tconium Church School 10:00 a m Donald Whitehead Superintendent Evening Service 800 p m Daily Vacation Bible School Pro gram MYF 700 p m Fairview Church School 900 a m Mrs Carl Tomlin Superintendent Worship Service 945 a m Bible study and prayer Thursday 800 p m Hilton Church School 1030 a m Dortha Kenton Superintendent Worship Service 1118 a m This Sunday only.
The program lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by M. H. Johnson, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 7:00 p.m. N. P. 8, 8:00 p.m. Worship Service, and 8:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer and Bible Study conducted under Pastor W. E. Burd.
The notice lists 10:00 a m Church School and 11:00 a m Morning worship at Methodist Church with Dr Davis of Ottumwa to speak. Wesley Chapel schedule shows 9:45 a m Worship service and 10:45 a m Church School with Dr Davis as speaker.
The Moravia School Band directed by Mrs. Ray Forbes performed for Governor Robert D. Blue during Eddyville’s centennial week celebrations. The group gave eight concerts across four days, attracting several thousand attendees and earning $100 with transport provided.
A large crowd attended the Mo Ravgia school band carnival in the park on Saturday evening. The rummage sale and band booster carnival, run by band members and their mothers, netted $150 for the band fund. Added to $100 earned for playing at Eddyville, the total will be supplemented by $250 for a new instrument under a standing school agreement.
Sopahoose County fairgrounds at Center Ville host a multi day event with 8000 seat bleachers for the Clyde Miller rodeo on Tuesday to Thursday. A Wednesday team pulling contest and a Friday radio show by WHO performers mark highlights alongside record cattle entries and Tivoli Exposition midway.
Mr and Mrs G W Main of 140 Duck Street Stillwater Oklahoma celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary on July 12 1946 noting they were married July 12 1891 near Yconium Iowa in a double ceremony. They moved to Oklahoma in 1894 and later ran a hardware store and grocery. they have five children two living and still manage their home.
Rev and Mrs W E Burd accompanied by Mr and Mrs Cecil Cook of Centerville went to St Louis Mo Tuesday to attend a three day meeting of the Missouri District Assembly of The Church of the Nazarene A full week of special meetings has just been concluded in the Moravia Nazarene church with Reva Craig and Florence Weathers conducting the singing and evangelistic services.
August 6 marked aunt Leann Main's first birthday observance with a dinner hosted by Nellie Gladfelder. Attendees included her sister Mrs. A W Kincade, sister-in-law Cora Main, niece Bessie Boshak, and grandson Kenneth assisting his father with alfalfa. Patronize Union Advertisers.
Mrs. Ruth Gieling, before her marriage Miss Gieling, is described as the daughter of Mrs. Stanley Jerski of Chicago and granddaughter of Mrs. Robert Grabbs of Moravia. The couple, newlyweds after a honeymoon at Lake Okoboji, are settling into a hotel apartment home.
Moravia Booster Club members and families held a cooperative supper in the park with about 50 attendees. A business session followed as a report outlined an plan to raise funds for a better lighting system by securing household items and purchasing street light poles in collaboration with Burlington’s lighting equipment upgrade.
Descendants of Daniel Pence gathered for the 21st annual Pence reunion at Moravian Park on Sunday August 4 with a noon picnic dinner and an afternoon of visiting. Attendees included Si r Pence A B Pence Russell and families, 0 D DuVall and relatives, the DuValls Warren and children, Nellie Freddie Billie Mary Jo, Graham McDonough Spencer Jobo Donna Coady Melrose, Eva Morgan Archie Martin Hattie Stilwell Ivan Stilwell and families, Ray Samuelson and son Emery Sharron Connie Jimmie and Danny Forbes of Des Moines, Homer Hamilton Delores Bisby and other local kin.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark of Englewood Kansas arrived Friday for a two week stay at the home of her brother Frank Wilson and with Mrs. N G Wilson and relatives. Both are former Mora vians and this is their first visit here in several years. Mr Clark came here 87 years ago and Mrs Clark 14 years ago.
Mrs William Gardner hosted a birthday supper Thursday evening August 1 in honor of William Gardner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marvin Gardner and family Mrs Martha Gardner and Mrs Etta Runchey.
The August meeting of the missionary society will be held at 2 p m Friday at the United Brethren church. A picnic dinner at noon on the church lawn will occur and Otterbein Guild members will be guests of the society.
Mr and Mrs W V Murdy visited relatives in Moulton over the weekend and attended the wedding Sunday afternoon at 3 pm at the bride Alda Richardson home. Robert Stites married Alda Richardson in a ceremony at the bride's home.
Mrs Vivian Pfannebecker returned home to her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Hudgens on Saturday to recuperate from a major operation. She has been granted a two month leave from her Des Moines job.
In appreciation I wish to thank those who sent cards and letters during my illness. I did stay at the hospital. This was very much appreciated.
Ruby Johnson has returned from her Texas vacation and resumed her work as secretary to Superintendent of Schools I. J. Hickman on Monday morning.
The annual Kincede family reunion picnic is scheduled for Sunday at Motiv Park on August 1. Neighbors and relatives are invited to join, with activities planned for all ages and a potluck meal to close the day.
The Mon roe County News centennial edition announces Oehler Brothers Ted Jay and Francis will open a Firestone store in Albia. The firm already runs a large Centerville Knoxville area store with accessories and farm supplies and serves several Texaco and Firestone stations.
Jack Long, employed at Oehler Brothers store and service station in Moravia, was admitted to St. Joseph hospital in Centerville after being taken there Saturday. At last report the exact ailment had not been diagnosed.
Maxine Smith and Ruby Johnson hosted a Tuesday evening shower for Jean Veach who is engaged to marry E K Knudsen of Des Moines. Attendees included Grace Main Leila Veach Gail Burton and Edna Neff among others. gifts are listed for several who could not attend. Games were played with prizes awarded to Grace Main Codyne Luse Helen Orelup and Edna Neff.
Mrs. Ted Broshar's birthday celebrated Monday night with nine and a half gallons of ice cream and ring cakes. Guests included many relatives and friends such as Junior Donovan, Mrs. Richard Lucas, the Lairds, Rodgers, Wrights, Carlsons, Strieffs, Benjamin, Bowdish, Houser, McDanel, Foster, Broshar family members, and the honored guest.
Mr. and Mrs. R R Pennington returned from a weekend with the O L Thomas family at North English where C L Thomas suffered facial and hand burns in a gasoline explosion. He was moved to Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids after developing pneumonia and remains in critical condition. Roy Thomas, his son from California, arrived to be with his father as relatives cared for Mrs Thomas.
Mrs Fauchen Winsler hosted a group of friends on a July evening as a courtesy to Mrs F G Gold who visited her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Tillmont last week leaving for her home in Albuquerque New Mexico Saturday She is a former Moravia resident and has many acquaintances in the community.
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