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Newspaper

Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

4

Services Held For Moravia Pioneer John A Winsler

John A. Winsler 87 longtime Moravia resident died Aug 16 1947 at St Joseph hospital Centerville after four weeks as patient Born Feb 28 1860 in Tuscarawas County Ohio son of Michael and Elizabeth Winsler Came to Moravia in 1871 married first to Rissie Hayes then Amanda Miller Survived by three daughters Mary Ward Mrs Frank Miller Centerville Mrs Ray Lewis Des Moines IA Mrs Norman Ward Moravia five grandchildren and four great grandchildren Also survived by a daughter-in-law Winnie Winsler Evanston IL Other relatives from afar attended Pallbearers and a male quartet performed at the Moravia Methodist Church burial in Moravian Cemetery The Rev J C Davis officiated and readers noted extensive family ties in the community

Tuscarawas County Ohio Michael Elizabeth Winsler Zara John Rice Susan Julius Reich Charles John Bert Moravia Smalf Roxa Hayes Amanda Miller Rubye J. C. Davis R. R. Pennington Fred Hammond Raymor Ashby Charles Coffin H. N. Utterback H. FE. Glick Forrest James Main Harold Mason Zell Callen Beautiful Land Fred Blumenstock Ray Lewis Des Moines Betty Winsler Nettya Wilson Evanston Cora Thrift San Diego Tnez Thrift Phoenix Ariz Allen Miller Herman Dye Justice Miller Perry More George Brain Unionville

Greeley Guests Dine With Centerville Friends

Mr and Mrs Ross Fosnight from Greeley Colorado were guests of Ella Coffin and PB K Horner over the weekend They and Mr and Mrs Robert Tarr and Roberta attended Sunday dinner in Centerville and were six o clock dinner guests at the Tarr home Mrs Fosnight formerly Beryl Sharp of Moravia years ago

Ross Fosnight Greeley Colorado Ella Coffin PB. K. Horner Robert Tarr Roberta Centerville Tarr Fosnight Beryl Sharp Moravia

Globe Co Opens Centerville Office

The Globe Loan Co a long time local lender opens a Centerville office in the First National Bank Building now used by Dr Catterlin. Optometrist moved to Continental Hotel Amnesx east of the square. Harry L Cle appointed manager of the Centerville office as the firm promotes seasonal farmer financing and other loans.

The Globe Loan Co Lews Company Whien Centerville First National Bank Dr. Catterlin Optometrist Continental Amnesx Harry L. Cle Globe Company

Stockers Purchase Jake Morris Property

Clifford Stocker an employee at Veach implement Co has purchased the residence property owned and occupied by Jake Morris. They will take possession on or about November 1.

Clifford Stocker The Veachmplement Co Jake Morris

Graveside Services for Larry Allen Jones

Graveside services were held for Larry Allen Jones, stillborn son of Donald and Shirley Talbott Jones, born at 7 p m Thursday at Smith hospital Albia. The infant is survived by parents four grandparents Rev G M Talbott Dedham and Mr and Mrs Ben Jones. The body was brought to Swarm home for viewing. Gratitude extends to neighbors and friends for kindness flowers cards and letters received.

Larry Allen Jones Donald Shirley Talbott Jones Smith Hospital Albia Hillcrest Cemetery Earl Rabuck G. M. Talbott Dedham Ben Jones Mey Larry Allen Donald Jones

Kendall Infant Taken By Death

The infant son of William and Edith Coltrain Kendall died at Mercy Hospital Des Moines on Saturday August 18 1947. The remains were moved to Miller Funeral Home Centerville graveside services were held Sunday at 4 p m at Moravia cemetery with Rev J C Davis officiating. Grandparents are Carl Kendall Udell and Fred Coltrain Moravia while great grandparents are Harry Kendall Centerville.

William Edith Coltrain Kendall Mercy Hospital Des Moines Miller Funeral Home Centerville Moravia J. C. Davis Harry Kendall North 21St Street

Charles Ades Dies of Heart Attack

Charles Ades 72 of Knoxville died of a heart attack suffered at work last Tuesday. Funeral services were held Friday in Ottumwa. A former coal mine foreman for 40 years, he also ran a shoe store and a grocery in Albia. Survivors include his wife, son Harold of Ottumwa, sister Mrs Lillie Lewis of Cedar Rapids, and three grandsons Harold, Richard Ades, and Robert Adea.

Ottumwa Charles Ades Knoxville Moravis

17th Annual Wilson Reunion Held at Moravia Park

The Wilson family reunion, descendants of Jesse and Miriam Wilson, gathered at Moravia park on August 17 with over eighty relatives and friends. A cooperative noon dinner and day of visiting followed, with messages from Spencer Wilson of Buckeye Arizona and notes from Eunice Sutter and Odile Wilson Clark read aloud. Attendees included J C Rousseau and many others from Des Moines to Kenosha, along with numerous Wilson relatives. afternoon visitors included Brain of Washington DC and Des Moines residents.

Wilson Jesse Miriam Wilson Moravia Park Spencer Wilson Buckeye Ariz Eunice Sutter Ernfeld Sask Canada Odile Wilson Clark Engelwood Kansas J. C. Rousseau Spencer Nancy Rousseau Lovilla Burke Wilson Perry Edna Dyphon Woodward David Brown David Jr Darrel Des Moines Walter Hansen Steven Delbert Pleasantville Don Raines Shirley Donna Billy Fairfield John Packard Mary Beth Kenosha Wis Logan Cain James Cain Albis Wilbur Cloyed Craig Dale Callen Don Furrer John Max Indianola F. W. Wright Dana Moulton E. F. Wilson Alice Wilson Riley Cullen Clarence Miller Harry Phillips Janet Glen Rosemary Loren Walter Sharon Joyce Connie R. C. Wilson Murdeena Joy Centerville Zell Wilson LeRoy

Funeral Here for Mrs. Maye Tyrrel

Maye Tyrrel Emma Pence born August 21 1901 Moravia Iowa died August 9 at a Detroit hospital age 45 11 12. Survived by husband Charles parents J D and Mabel Pence sisters Mrs John Spencer Mrs Paul Spencer Mrs Vera Burnett brothers Orman Carl Virgil Pence. Burial Hillcrest cemetery Mora. Funeral August 13 at Methodist church with Rev. Warner Muir and Rev J C Davin officiating. Pallbearers nephews listed. Relatives from Nevada Newton Cheyenne Burlington Ottumwa Madrid Prairie City and London Mills attended.

Maye, Emma J. D Mabel Canter Pence Moravia Iowa Detroit Mich Tyrrel Paul Spencer Cheyenne Wyo Charles Tyrrel J. Pence John Wreath Warner Muir Seattle Wash J. C. Davin George Winsler Fred Blumenatock Zell Callen E. G. Hawk Hillcrest Cemetery John[aie Spencer Edwin Spencer Jack Spencer Dick Spencer Dewey Tyrrel Kenneth Cloyd Orman Pence Larry Nevada A. F. Burnett Newton Mra Carl Pence Johnnie Spencer Burlington D. A. Overton London Mills Harvey Baird Ottumwa C. E. Tyrrel Madrid G. H. Cloved Prairie City Virgil Pence John Spencer W. K. Baird Mary Tyrrel S. N. Tyrrel Everett Rouse

Card of Thanks for Dear Wife and Family

Sincere thanks to all who sent flowers and sympathy after the sudden passing of our wife mother daughter and sister. Charles Terryl and Mrs J D Pence Me and Mrs John Spencer and Family Mr and Mrs Orman Pence and Son Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer Mr and Mrs Carl Pence and Daughter Mr and Mrs A F Burnett Mr and Mrs Virgil Pence and others.

Charles Terryl J. D. Pence John Spencer Orman Pence Paul Spencer Carl Pence A. F. Burnett Virgil Pence

Moravia church services and schedules brief

Caurcnes Grace Methodist Church and Evangelical United Brethren Church in Moravia Iowa list Sunday School at 10:00 and 10:00 a.m. respectively with worship service at 11:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Music and preaching at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday. Visitors invited to join during Sunday worship.

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa John C. Davis M.ly.f. Group Wesley Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church Eare Rabuck Donald Jones Ther

Recovering from rheumatic fever boy to rejoin school

Jack McDanel son of Mr and Mrs Guy McDanel is recovering from two recent attacks of rheumatic fever and hopes to return to school next week.

Jack McDanel Guy McDanel

Church of Christ Service Led by Horace Schaffner

Horace Schaffner, superintendent, presides at the Church of Christ at 10:50 a.m. for communion and worship. The brief program notes a service scheduled with a time and orderly worship activities.

Church of Christ Horace Schaffner

Nazarene Church Florida and Peaster Schedule Card

Readable fragments show a church notice listing Sunday School Superintendent A. A. dobhaon, morning worship times at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. with additional services noted as Worship Bs and a prayer or Bible study meeting on Thursday. The text is damaged and includes misc entries such as 1¢:80 p. ye and $200 p. a., limiting full clarity.

Church of the Nazarene A. A. Dobhaon N.Y

Babies and Children Photo Contest Aug 27 in Moravia

Lloyds Studio of Des Moines invites all families in the territory to have free pictures taken of children under 15 at the Moravia Community Building on Wednesday, August 27 from noon to 6 PM. Prizes for top four entries, no obligation to buy. Judging by Lloyds Art department, not the newspaper. Also note Fred Tarr of Casper fractured hip after a stroke recovery.

Lloy Studio Moravia Lloyd’s Studio Des ‘Moines Towa Lloyd’s Fred Blumenstock Fred Tarr Casper Wyo Douglas

Annual Kincade Reunion Held at Moravia Park

The 24th annual Kincade reunion gathered at Moravia park on Sunday August 17 with 107 attendees helping at a large noon meal of lemonade iced tea and coffee. A long list of relatives from Iowa Illinois Kansas City and Florida attended from near and far including Roy and Mary Ann Kincade Paul Kin cade Bessie Bosak Delmar Jennison Roscoe Brown and many others.

Kincade Moravia Park Roy Kincade Mary Ann Paul Kincade Floyd Osbark Kansas City Robert Kinncade Richard Jacksonville Florida Rex Roger Glen McCuen Ottumwa Roscoe Brown Betty Bobby Udell de Waynes Robinson Butch Blakesburg Mary Eckiss Tom Walker Max Numa Geo. Steel Clara Marilyn Ottie Whicker Bertha Fleinhoen Leroy Sue Anna Elrod Moulton Curtis Bailey Billy Joe Geo. Duff Ida van Dorin Clara Morrison Centerville Oss Whicker Jeneva Lewis Billy Linda Earl Whicker Judith Ann Albia Moravis Johnnie Whicker Bobby Dean Veetu lQehler Leon Chas. Laws Eroie Kincade Ronne Kincade A. W. Kincade Joe Marvin Dickie Gary Jerry Junior Martin Judy Irvin Whicker Max Martin Joyce Larry Terry Sarah Sandy Allie Weston Larry Westun A. D. Kinevade Mae Emms Nash Tie Whicker

Birthday Dinner Held At Boe Of T's Birthday

A birthday dinner was held in Boe to celebrate a fiftieth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs J P Day and Care with Craig, Charley Flatt and the Kaipara in attendance.

Aainii F Mr. and Mie J.P. Day Carewid Craig Charley Flatt the Kaipara

Farewell Dinner for Rev Burd Family in Moravia

Rev and Mrs J C Davis hosted a farewell dinner at Moravia Methodist church honoring Rev and Mrs W E Burd Joyce and Stanley who left for Keokuk. W S C S served, a program by Mrs Fred Blumenstock included ministers and families. Burd recalled 24 years of fellowship and a parting religious picture was given.

J. C. Davis Moravia Rabuck Bruce Phyllis Clarence Schaffner Burd Joyce Stanley

Moravia Softball Team Wins Twice This Week

Moravia softball squad defeated Rathbun 21 to 14 and Has Been 26 to 6. Has Been team features former Moravia stars. John Laws, manager, says games booked this week: Friday with Ochler Bros. of Centerville, Monday at Universal Car, Thursday with Pantry Cate of Ottumwa. All games in Moravia. The team has six wins and eight losses this season.

Moravia Rathbun John Laws Ochler Bros Centerville Universal Car Pantry Cate Ottumwa

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Ashby at Home

A birthday dinner was held Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ashby to honor Mrs. Ashby. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Judge and Diane of Albia, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Luse and Billy Jo an, and Connie Paris, with evening callers including Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ashby and children, Mrs. Mary Huffman and children of Centerville, and Mr. and Mrs. F H Buckmaster.

Raymond Ashby

Mrs Lathen's Brother Found Dead at Albia

Services for Seth Carhartt 75, found dead of a heart ailment at his Albia home, were held at Albia Christian church. Survivors include wife, Forrest M. Carhartt. two daughters, Mrs. S. A. Eustrom of San Jose, California, and Mrs. Mary Booth of Long Island, New York. a stepson and three stepdaughters. brother John W. Carhartt of Albia Route 4. sister Mary Lathan of Moravia.

Seth Carhartt Albia Donal McKay Masonic Albia Chistian Church Forrest M. Carhartt S. A. Eustrom San Jose Calif Mary Booth Long Island N. Y John W. Carhartt Albia Route 4 Mary Lathan Moravia

Ardyce Hagerman Weds LeRoy Brown in Farm Church Ceremony

Miss Arydyce Hagerman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hagerman wed LeRoy Brown son of Mrs Becyl Brown in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Christian church in Kortium. The double ring service featured floral baskets and Vases of summer flowers with Rev Dymald from Ottumwa officiating. Attendants included Mrs Paul Carruthers of Ottumwa and a young bridal party. The bride wore a white silk gown with lace trim and a finger veil, attended by a waist-length bouquet and white accessories. After the ceremony the couple and families traveled to Otis for a reception and celebration.

Kortium Arydyce Hagerman William Hageromn Moravia LeRoy Brown Becyl Brown Ioon ¢Ium Dymald Une Ottwiuwa Wermlind Miss Mary Rose Main Japan Uit Beide Broom Baul Carruthers Otis Mubren's

Harold Burton joins Oehler Bros Firestone in Moravia

Harold Burton began work Friday at Oehler Bros Oi Co and Firestone store in Moravia. He will handle tank wagon service for two weeks and then do bookkeeping for the company, which operates stores in Albia Centerville and Knoxville. Moravia serves as the home office.

Harold Burton Oehler Bros. Oi Co Firestone Moravia Nile Charles Johnson Albia Centerville Knoxville

Moravia School Faculty Complete for 1947 48 Term

Superintendent JJ Hickman reports Moravia schools ready to open next Monday with a full faculty. New teachers include Mrs M R Johnson Ot tumwa in pre primary and vocal music, Mrs Ethel Cummins piano and first second grades, Mrs Howard DeMotta Des Moines third fourth grades, Cleo Stansberry fifth sixth, Clarence Sheldon seventh eighth, and high school staff includes Howard DeMutts Des Moines social science, Miss Lucille Hackett Seymour English, Miss Georgian Vaughn St Joseph Mo homemaking, Irving J Hickman superintendent, Marion H Elson vocational agriculture, Mrs Inez M Campbell science and visual education, Mrs Anne W Forbes instrumental music, Ray C Forbes social science physical education coach, Mary Roberts commercial subjects.

JJ. Hickman M. R. Johnson Ottumwa Ethel Cummins Howard DeMotta Des Moines Cleo Stansberry Clarence Sheldon Howard DeMutts Lucille Hackett Seymour Georgian Vaughn St. Joseph Irving J. Hickman Marion H. Elson Inez M. Campbell Anne W. Forbes Ray C. Forbes Mary Roberts

Moravia Legion Holds Picnic in Park

The American Legion and auxiliary members and their families held their annual picnic last Thursday in Moravia park. After supper the Legion members went to the post home to play cards while the women visited in the park.

American Legion Moravia Park Legion

Hold 50th Boyer Family Reunion at F A Boyer Grove

The 50th annual Boyer family reunion was held Tuesday afternoon at the F A Boyer Grove with a basket dinner at noon and a special program in the afternoon. About 150 relatives attended.

Boyer F. A. Boyer Grove

Public Sale Dates for Burns Household Goods

Mr and Mrs Wm Burns plan to sell their household goods Saturday afternoon with U S Mangle as auctioneer and Burdette Ward as clerk An advertisement in this issue lists items to be sold They sold their residence to Mrs Amy Lockman who will take possession Sept 1 and others will occupy an apartment in the same house Planning public sale The Union can print sale bills and ads to reach a wide audience

Wm. Burns California U. S. Mangle Burdette Ward

Appanoose Plans Plowing Contest

John Veach attended a meeting at Center ville high school to set Tuesday September 9 as Appanoose county's first plowing match date. Contest site not chosen yet with 20 to 40 acres required and a gentle rolling field preferred. Only 10 contestants will be accepted with three prizes of 35 20 and 10 dollars. The winner advances to the district contest in Davin county. Rules and details to follow.

John Vesch Centerville High School Appanoose County Veach Davin County

Auxiliary Plans To Continue Song Fests In Moravia Park

The Moravia Legion Auxiliary sponsored a Sunday program drawing about 360 attendees. Musical numbers, community singing led by Mrs. M. K. Blackman, and a sermon by Rev. J. Davis highlighted the event. At Tuesday’s meeting the Auxiliary voted to continue the community song fests next Sunday at 8:00 pm in Moravia park.

Moravia Legion Auxiliary M. K. Blackman J. ©. Davis Moravia Park

Don Blackman to Receive Master Degree at Drake University

Mr and Mrs Don Blackman and their son from Des Moines visited his parents Mr and Mrs M K Blackman. They plan to accompany him home Friday when Don will receive his Master Degree from Drake University in Des Moines.

Don Blackman Des Moines M. K. Blackman Don Drake University

Duane Veach Duo Sings Vesper Service Duet

Mr and Mrs Duane Veach appeared on the KRNT vesper service broadcast last Sunday evening singing a duet. Various Des Moines churches host these services weekly and Veach are choir members.

Duane Veech KRNT Des Moines Veach

Coulson Reunion Held in Center Ville City Park

The twenty first Coulson reunion is set for Thursday August 28 at Center Ville City Park with a basket dinner at noon followed by a program. All relatives are urged to attend. Friends are welcome. Louise Rouse, Secretary.

Coulson Centerville City Park Louise Rouse

Chariton Township Farm Bureau meeting at California schoolhouse

The regular Chariton Township Farm Bureau meeting was held Friday evening August 1 at the California schoolhouse. Harold Holder led a discussion on Iowa's secondary roads. The group thanked those who helped during a serious illness of Nancy Kathryn Boblenz. Refreshments were served and thanks extended to volunteers who aided threshers.

Chariton Township Farm Bureau California Harold Holder Iowa Nancy Kathryn Blue Cross Hospital Des H. T. Boblenz

Elect Officers in Youth Fellowship at Evangelical United Brethren Church

Delma June Veach was elected president of the Youth's Fellowship at the Evangelical United Brethren church. Other officers include Joan Callen as vice president Phyllis Rabuck as secretary Patty Halden as treasurer. Commissions led by Bruce Rabuck Worship and Devotional Life Alberts Rick Evangelism and Stewardship Helen Taylor Mission and Social Re relief Mary Rose Main Recreation and Leisure. Zell Cullen served as reflected councellor with Mrs Charles Coffin assisting. Rev Raburk and Mrs Raburk directed the group.

Delma June Veach Evangelical United Brethren Church Jesson Ted Kathleen Halden Joan Callen Phyllis Rabuck Patty Halden Bruce Rabuck Alberts Rick Helen Taylor Mary Rose Main Zell Cullen Charles Coffin Raburk

Appreciation Note From W C Bivin

In appreciation I thank friends and neighbors for the flowers and cards while I was in the hospital. They were deeply appreciated. W C Bivin.

Asyie W.C. Bivin

McHanel Reunion in Centerville Park

The 18th McDanel reunion was held Aug 17 in Centerville Park with 182 attendees. Officers: President Fess McDanel, President Joha McDanel, secretary-treasurer Mrs Ide McLanel. An advance report on births and ancestors in the Medatil family, and letters from Bernice McDanel Mockerman of Colorado and Alisa Mel Dimel of Montana were read. attendees included LaVerne Davis and Larry from Phoenix, Arizona, Mrs BL Sauith and Maury Leu of Kansas City, Missouri.

McDanel Rundey Fess McDanel Joha McDanel Secrtary-Treasuer Ide McLanel Medatiel Bernice (MeDanel) Mockerman Colorado Alisa MelDimel Montana

Appanuuse Monroe County Hunt Set for Sunday

The Appanuuse Monroe County Hunt Assay M1 field trial is scheduled for Sunday Aud. 2a. at Edgar Squliurs Term 5 tailes suulltest of M Fltet whent near Gloa. Ver 3 will be dumwed by the brand wets at Wet. 11 and west Lake Soulliester Town Clan participate.

Coun Hunters Edgar Squliurs West Lake Soulliester

Fall Festival Plans Continue at Moravia Gathering

A Fall Festival meeting set plans for the 42nd Moravia Fall Festival. J. J. Hickfudli named chair of the entertainment committee with Ray Forbes and L. F. Bisby. Grace Main returns as women’s department chair. A full biennial list and more program changes expected. contest details weighed by officials for qualification.

J. J. Hickfudli Ray Forbes L. FB Bisby Grace Main Ceal Apes AM Jesius

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