Moravia School Year Opens August 27 1951 52
The Moravia school term begins Monday, August 27, 1951, with classes starting a week earlier to allow an earlier misgate next spring. Hot lunch starts Wednesday, August 29, and changes in bus routes will be in the Union text week edition. Handbooks for students are available from Superintendent Card, school board secretary Chester Broshat, or the Union office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
School ‘Board
Chester Broshat
Bruce Appler Wins County Plowing Contest and District Qualifier
Bruce Appler of Moulton won first in the county plowing contest at Max Brown farm near Unionville. Gerald Tivelan, Glen Smith, Earle Powell, Richard Joiner, and Wayne Hinote followed. Appler then placed second at the Primrose Iowa district contest. The fishing derby accompanying the event saw about 1,000 of 4,000 bullheads caught by kids. several youths are named among top catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Brown
Unionville
Bruce Appler
Moulton
Gerald Tivelan
Glen Smith
Earle Powell
Richard Joiner
Plano
Wayne Hinote
Primrose
Iowa
Larry Claxton
Udell
Billy Arah
Don Miller
John “Clark
Centerville Burns reunion honors Dayne Taylor elects officials
At Centerville Park the annual Burns gathering included the election of Dayne Taylor as an official and namings of Russell Underwood and Thomas Thompson. A cooperative dinner followed with a hymn In the Garden, recitations, songs, and limericks. A letter from the Irvin Burns family of San Francisco was read. Present were numerous Burns and Thompson families from Centerville and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Park
Otthers Dayne Taylor
Joe Underowe
Paul Dean Burns
Mary Thompson
Leon Burns
Paul Burns
Gary Cox
Mildred Thompson
Mary Burns
Dayne Taylor
Roy Underwood
Russell Burns
Leo Thompson
Dorothy
Larry
Jerry
Maxine Burns
Women and Girls Guild to Meet August 13
The Women's Society of World Service and the Girls Missionary Guild will hold a joint meeting August 13 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church after a supper in Moravia Park at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of World Service
Girls Missionary Guild
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Moravia Park
Kincade Reunion Set for August 19 in Moravia Park
The annual Kincade reunion will gather on the third Sunday in August, August 19, at Moravia Park. All former members are invited to attend.
VanDorin Reunion At Moravia Park This Sunday
The annual VanDorin reunion will be held at Moravia Park on Sunday, August 19. All relatives and friends are invited. Mrs. R. S. Faber serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanDorin
Moravia Park
R. S. Faber
Wilson Reunion Set for Moravia Park on August 19
The Wilson family reunion will be held Sunday, August 19 at Moravia park. Coffee and cold drinks will be provided. Leonard Wilson serves as secretary.
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Wilson
Moravia Park
Leonard Wilson
Main Reunion Planned for Centerville Park
A Main reunion will be held at Centerville Park on Sunday August 12. The event invites former members to gather in a community setting with park facilities and shared memories.
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Centerville Park
Thank You 7 Seeks Thanks for Seances for Mie JP VanBorin
A brief note of gratitude expresses thanks to all who attended or sent regards for the seances honoring Mie JP VanBorin, with emphasis on appreciation from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
VanBorin
Descendants of Rogers hold Moravia Park reunion
Thomas and Louvenia Miller Rogers descendants gathered at Moravia Park for their annual reunion. Officers were re-elected: Frank Rogers president and Mrs. W. L. Palmer secretary treasurer. Next reunion set for August at Pulliam Park in Moulton with a noon banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Louvenia Miller Rogers
Moravia Park
Frank Rogers
W. L. Palmer
Pulliam Park
Moulton
Theo Murdy
Raymond
William Glosser
R. L. Stites
Bert Sw
Lovilla
B. A. Firemuth
Mary’ Lynn
Des Moines
Rex Murdy
Dwight
Moline
Illinois
W. '¥ Y. Murdy
Cpi
Pat Rogers
Wendell Murdy
John
David
James
Moravia
Moravia Softball Falls to Ottumwa in Extra Innings
Moravia loses 12-7 to Ottumwa after two extra frames on their field. The game was tied 7-7 after seven and eight innings before Ottumwa pulled away in the seventh. Moravia pitchers Delmar Dowd Dick Johnson and Ronald Woodward contributed. Next games include hosting Unionville Tuesday and Attica Friday August 23, with a Friday game at Unionville and another at home vs Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Ottumwa
Delmar Dowd
Dick Johnson
Ronald Woodward
Unionville
Attica
Sunshine club meeting yields prizes for all attendees
The Sunshine club met with Mrs. Lyndon McDanel on Wednesday August 1 for an all day meeting. They quilted together as the main activity and all present received prizes. Guests included Mrs. John Marlin and children, Mrs. Lyle Cloyed and children, Mrs. Lloyd McDanel, Kathryn and Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Lyndon McDanel
Quilth
John Marlin
Lyle Cloyed
Lloyd McDanel
Kathryn
Richard
Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule and Event
CarreneS Grace Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. Intermediate M Y F at 8:00 p.m. Reverend Martin Greer to preach. Slides of the Smoky Mountains shown during service. Choir rehearsal Friday August 10 at 8:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Karl Tuttle
Smoky Mountains
Tennessee
Wesley Methodist Church Service and School Schedule
Rev. Martin Greer leads 9:45 a m morning worship at Wesley Methodist Church followed by 10:30 a m church school session. Attendance and details available at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Martin Greer
Harmony In Des Moines Posts Church Schedule Note
Church of the Nazarene lists Rev C Keyes pastor and Sunday School superintendent Mrs Alloo Woodward. Sunday School at 10 00 am open to all. No worship services Sunday morning or evening due to four District Assembly in Des Moines. Harmony event notes junior and intermediate missionary groups meet August 15 at 2 00 pm at Loren Walter home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
C. Keyes
Mra
Alloo ‘Woodward
Des Moines
Loren Walter
Iconium Methodist Sets Sunday Schedule Change
The church alters Sunday events with Sunday school at 9 30 and public worship at 10 15 both lasting forty five minutes followed by benediction at 11 00 to allow worship and fellowship before dinner plans. Reverend Roberto Encamilla from Monterey Mexico will preach Sunday morning.
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God
Roberto Encamilla
Monterey
Mexico
Rouse Stout Nuptials Read at Albia Methodist Church
The First Methodist church of Albia hosted the wedding Sunday August 5 of Miss Doris Rouse and Robert L Stout of West Chester Iowa. Dr G S Bruland read the double ring ceremony at 3 00 p m. The bride wore a nylon marquisette gown with Chantilly lace and a Juliet cap. The maid of honor and bridesmaids wore floor length yellow and lime gowns with matching pompoms. Reception for 140 followed in the church parlors. The couple will reside on a farm near West Chester after a 10 day honeymoon through the Black Hills and Yellowstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Albia
Doris. Rouse
Lewis Rouse
Robert L. Stout
West Chester
Iowa
Mr. Stout
Lafe Stout
G. S. Bruland
Louise Rouse
Bertha
Verna, Rouse
Ruby McClellan
Kansas City
Maid of Honor
James Easter
Washington
James Eckles
Des Moines
David Neiswanger
Dubuque
Karl Shaver
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
James Main
Joy Fairchild
Independence
Towa
Enola Rubey
Fairfield
Joe Easter
Lois Humeston
Mary Waggoner
Dorothy Turnipseed
Charlotte Earlle
Ruth Kenton
Pauline Rogers
Black Hills
Yellowstone National Park
Stout
Moravia High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Washington, Iowa
Death of Russell Farmer Harry Prough Sudden End
Harold Prough reported the sudden death of his father Harry Prough a farmer near Russell. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 PM. His wife had died earlier on March 16 from a heart attack after an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Prough
Harry Prough
Russell
Andrew Club Social Evening Recap at John VanZante Home
The So and Sew club members and their families enjoyed a social evening at the John VanZante home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown. The event featured visiting, bingo, and refreshments prepared by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Ruth Wilson, Mrs. Ralph Turner, and Mrs. Peart Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So and Sew Club
John VanZante
Ruth Wilson
Ralph Turner
Peart Woodward
Lloyd Brown
Ninety-Four At Methodist Ice Cream Social
Ninety four persons attended a church ice cream social sponsored by Class No 8 of the Methodist church held Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson. The event featured nine freezers of homemade ice cream and cake, drawing many guests and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Frank Wilson
New Girls Division Entrants Announced for Fall Festival
The ladies division introduces a new entry and premiums for girls aged 8 to 16 in a canned goods exhibit. Officials hope entrants begin canning preparations for the exhibit and contest.
Store duties set for Grace Main and Mary Rose
During a western vacation, Grace Main and Mary Rose will manage the store. For any items in our line, contact the store at 147 or call Frank Swaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Main
Mary Rose
Frank Swaim
Bachelor Club Honors Rex Firkins Family Picnic
The Bachelor club members and families held a Sunday picnic in the park as a courtesy to Mr and Mrs Rex Firking and their family of Alexandria Virginia Rex is a former member of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelor Club
Rex Firking
Alexandria
Virginia
Rex
Art Fox Garage Announces August 2025 Closure
The Art Fox garage will close in August 2025 for a scheduled vacation. The brief shutdown affects regular operations and service availability during the month.
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Art Fox
Ten Boys and Fifteen Girls Enter King Queen Contest
The king and queen committee named the entrants on Monday. Fifteen girls include Kathryn McDanel Mitz Sawyer Janet Charity Carole Brohar Jean Long Jerry Kastar Margaret Steffen Mary Lou Me Donough Joan Callen Phyllis Underwood Gwendolyn Underwood Marilyn Hiatt Onelta Whicker Joyce Martin Viola Hammond. Ten boys are Wayne Wolf Bill Bishop Bill BroShar Bob Carter Jack Kaster Boyd Paxston Freddie DuVal Larry Kaster Dean Easter and Thomas Proctor. Voters place pennies in jars next to each contestant. results will be published periodically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King and Queen Committee
Kathryn McDanel
Mitz Sawyer
Janet Charity
Carole Brohar
Jean Long
Jerry Kastar
Margaret Steffen
Mary Lou Me‘Donough
Joan Callen
Phyllis Underwood
Gwendolyn Underwood
Marilyn Hiatt
Onelta Whicker
Joyce Martin
Viola Hammond
Wayne Wolf
Bill Bishop
Bill Broshar
Bob Carter
Jack Kaster
Boyd Paxston
Freddie DuVal
Larry Kaster
Dean Easter
Thomas Proctor
Mowing Accident Fatal For Mrs Walls Sister
Sister of Mrs Arthur Wall and Mrs Earl Gillaspie, 48, of near Cincinnati, died after a mowing accident at the farm on Wednesday August 1. She fell from the mowing machine during the last round and died at Centerville hospital early Wednesday. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Cincinnati Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wall
Earl Gillaspie
Cincinnati
Midshipman BROSHAR Joins Navy Summer Training Cruise
Midshipman J C Broshar, son of Mr and Mrs Chet Broshar of Ames Iowa is on a one month Navy summer training cruise departing Norfolk August 3. The program serves reserve officer candidates from U S colleges with on the job shipboard experience aboard five Atlantic Fleet ships including USS Missouri visiting New York Panama Canal area and Guantanamo Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Broshar
Ane
Missouri
New York
Panama
Guantanamo Bay
Albia Firm Given School Lights Contract
The Kelley Electric Company of Albia was awarded the school lights contract. The school board chose fluorescent fixtures with light directing louvers frosted glass sides and instant starting lamps. The $1,500 project began Monday and should finish this week. Miss Blanche Hoffman did not accept the third and fourth grade instructor post, leaving one vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley Electric Company of
Albia
Blanche Hoffman
Moravia Library Names Officers and Bible Display Plan
Mrs. Wm. Woodward was reelected president of the Moravia Public Library board at a Saturday afternoon meeting. Officers include Mrs. Louis Schaffner as vice president and D. E. Bishop as secretary. Maude Coltrain fills the board vacancy created by Mrs. Wm. Gardner moving to Washington. A Bible display for the Fall Festival and Centennial was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Woodward
Moravia
Harry McCrory
N F M Society Holds July Study Lesson
The N F M Society met Wednesday afternoon at the Church of the Nazarene for the July session. Mrs Forrest Mann led devotions using Psalms 44 as background and the group studied the concluding chapter of Jerusalem and Beyond. After class, the women cleaned the church.
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N. F. M) Society
Church of the Nazarene
Forrest Mann
Jerusalem and Beyond
Mora church invites to Phyllis Rabuck wedding
Members of the Evangelical United Brethren church in Mora via receive an invitation to attend the wedding of Miss Phyllis Rabuck and Jack Mathis at the Friends church in Coon Rapids Iowa at 7 30 p m Wednesday August 22 A reception will follow at the bride’s home Miss Rabuck is the daughter of Rev and Mrs Earl Rabuck of Coon Rapids formerly of Moravia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church In
Moravia
Phyllis Rabuck
Jack Mathis
Coon Rapids
Iowa
Miss Rabuck
Earl Rabuck
Moravian Heritage and Local Ministers Spotlight
A Moravian heritage piece notes the Moravian Church’s 200 years of prayer in Hernhut Germany and its influence on Moravia town, naming early ministers Lew McCoy Neal Johnson Lew Gollaher and A G Turner. It lists current clergymen from Dr J Richard Sneed to Burdine Morgan Muir and others, recounting church history and a new church dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Blumenstock
Moravian Church
Hernhutt
Germany
Moravia
Lew McCoy
Neal Johnson
Lew Gollaher
A. G. Turner
Great Southwest
Minstry
Morayia
Burton F. Tarr
Kingston
New York
Methodist Church
Ruby Burns
Bessis Burns
Ronald Rowe
Methodist
San Diego
California
Elva Gilliland
Arthur Stanley
Church of Christ
Portland
Oregon
Hall Swaim
Nazarene Church
Marysville
Herbert Johnson
Bapist
Lewistown
Montana
Charles Fix
Congregational Church
State of Connecticut
State of Connecticut, Burdine Morgan-Muir
Wilshire Boulevard Christian Church
Los Angeles
Burdine
Nat
G I Farm Family Award Honors Howard Harper Family
Howard and Mrs. Harper, of a 160 acre Moravia area farm four miles south, win the district G I Farm Family Legion award among 11 counties. They farm their land and assist Walter Harper, with two children. Harper is Unionville Legion post commander and active in Farm Bureau. district winners advance to state and national contests. Doyle Hampton is a past state winner.
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Howard Harper
G. I. Farm Family Legion
Walter Harper
G. T
Unionville Legion Post
Doyle Hampton
G. I. Farm Family
F F A Group Enjoys Annual Summer Trip
On Sunday morning July 29 nineteen boys and their advisor Mr Bacon plus bus driver Harold Hudgen traveled to Spirit Lake for a three day trip. They stopped for meals in Des Moines Humbert and resumed activities fishing swimming and riding at Arnolds Park before returning Tuesday evening. Lifetime members named include Robert Easter Paul Wilson Joe Tadlock John Proctor and others. four eighth graders also joined the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bacon
Harold
Hudgen
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
Arnolds Park
Okohoji
Carroll
Robert Easter
Paul Wilson
Joe Tadlock
John Proctor
Larry Kaster
Lavern Massman
Gordon Massman
Donalds Dicks
George Scott
Curtis Mickles
Thomas Proctor
Jerry Brown
Bob Carter
Charles Jennings
Raymond Vande
Philip Whicker
Jack Wilson
Bob Sandifer
Richard Tomlin
W. 8. C. 8 Meeting With Mrs. Callen
The W. and C. S. of Grace Methodist Church will meet with Mrs. Fannie Callen on Wednesday afternoon, August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. &. C. S. of Grace Methodist ‘Church
Fannie Callen
Births Esteem Several Families in Albia Area
Mr and Mrs Russell Spavin of Mesa Arizona announce daughter Sheila Maureen born May 28 at home. Another daughter Sandra. Delmar Espy and wife announce son Randall Lynn born August 4 at Smith hospital Albia. Floyd Lockman and wife announce baby boy born August 2 weight nine pounds five ounces. Lockman grandparents Mrs Julia Lockman and Mr Julius Lockman. Roy Wayne VanDorin son born August 4 at Smith hospital Albia. Grandparents Mrs Ward Shaw and Mr and Mrs J T VanDorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Spavin
Mesa
Arizona
Shelia Maureen
Spavins
Sandra
Russ
Moravia Union
Delmar Espy
Randall Lynn
Smith Hospital
Albia
Floyd Lockman
Squires
Lockmon
Raul Lockman
Julia Lockman
Squires, Mo
Julius Lockman
Nebraska
Lowell B. VanDorin
Roy Wayne
Ward Shaw
J. T. VanDorin
Pfc Wayne L Christy Training At Fort Bragg
Pfc Wayne L Christy is in training at Fort Bragg North Carolina until September 2. Afterward he will move to Camp Atterbury Indiana to prepare for deployment to Europe. His U S address is Pfc Wayne L Christy U S 55003174 Co M 110th Inf Reg 28th Inf Div Exercise South Pine Fort Bragg NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne L. Christy
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Europe
U. S
South Pine Fort Bragg
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Centyayea Park
GUILD
Wilson Reunion
Roger
Carrenes
Iconium Methodist
Andrew Club
Rex Firkins
Walls
Jack Broshar
Albia Firm
C. B
Iional Council of Church Women
J. Richard Sneed
Louis Schaffners
Louis Jr
Lovilla Christian Church
Student Midwest
School of Evangelism
Daisy McCrory
Horace
Florence Church of
Jeraldine Hiner
Clarence
Ferriday
Louisiana
Betty Wilson
John L. Dodd
Billy
Church
of Christ
Lincoln Bible Institute
Lincoln
Christian Church
Howard Harpers
G.I. Farm Family
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