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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
4
The Centennial committee requests cooperation from residents with articles 76 years old or older to display in the centennial exhibit. Bring items to the Frank Swaim store for committee handling, with optional drop off Wednesday evening at Swaim headquarters. Exhibits will be displayed in store windows and carefully preserved.
M H Elson outlines how drainage shapes Iowa farm profitability and community strength. He explains soil water forms capillary gravitational hygroscopic and methods to drain surfaces and subsurfaces with furrows ditches surface runs division ditches and tile drains. He links proper drainage to longer growing seasons larger crops and easier farming tasks.
Dr. Cary A. Hollingshead opens an optometry office at 9 North Main Albia just north of Brandy's Drug Store. A 1943 graduate of Northern Illinois College of Optometry, he is licensed in Iowa Colorado Wyoming and Washington. His army service included leading an army hospital eye clinic and assisting in eye surgery. He has worked with doctors in Chicago Ohio and Wisconsin. Temporary fixtures remain due to shortages. permanent furnishings expected soon.
During the past week three third degrees have been conferred by Antiquity Lodge No. 252, A. F. & A. M., of Moraine. John Sharp became a Master Mason last Friday, and Roy Argo and Claude Hawk were raised on Monday. Several visiting brothers from Albia and Blakesburg attended.
At the Appanoose County Fair Hellyer Bros. Duroc sows won first second and third while their boars took first third and fourth. They also claimed top honors in young herd and Get of Sire. At Monroe County show sow pigs were first and second, male pigs first and second, and Get of Ye also won first.
Moravia High School band selected as one of fifteen well known bands to perform on daily programs at the Iowa Centennial State Fair in Des Moines. Under Mrs. Ray Forbes direction the group will play at the fair Aug 28 to 30 and appear in concerts across prominent exposition grounds locations.
Kenneth C Cullers aged 34 died Sunday night in Mt Vernon Missouri hospital where he had been a patient since March 20 1941 he was born July 26 1912 in Tracy Iowa son of C C and wife He attended Moravia High School and Iowa Wesleyan University and belonged to Phi Delta Theta He married Geraldine Gilstrap February 4 1989 at Shelbina Missouri and is survived by two sons Ronald 64 and Ricky 2 his parents two brothers Cecil Shelbina Harold Chicago and sister Loyd Carter Moravia Also surviving are his wife and sons and the Cullers lived in Albuquerque New Mexico where he worked for the government until sickness sent him to Mt Vernon Hospital
The 26th Alec and William Argo reunion met August 18 1946 at Mr and Mrs 8S Argo’s home in Iconium. Rain damaged grounds, attendance was down. Mr and Mrs Jake Firkins and Jack rejoined after years away in Ankeny Iowa. A noon dinner was served and weather and hospitality enhanced the day. Officers named for 1947: B C Whitehead president Roscoe Argo treasurer Jay Argo secretary. Next meeting set for Centerville Park on the third Sunday in August.
Virginia Hiatt Corita Cory and Ruth Jones attended the Iowa state Future Homemakers of America conference at Iowa State College Ames August 11 14. The local chapter and 33 Iowa chapters participated with two delegates from Esch Chapter. Officers were installed in a candle light service in McKay Auditorium.
The annual Wilson reunion gathered Sunday August 18 at Eph Wilson’s Moravia home with a sizable list of attendees from Fairfield Spencer Odebolt Perry Des Moines Moulton Albina Woodward and beyond. Afternoon visitors included O G Davis Fanchen Winslex and James Stevens. Since the last reunion three births three marriages and one death were recorded.
Miss Betty Jean Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Brown of Iconium left last Tuesday for Dayton Ohio to work at Wright Field. Miss Barbara Broshar daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Broshar went to Kansas City and by plane to St Louis to work as telet typist at Lambert Field. Both graduates of a recent radio teletypist school in Omaha.
Mr and Mrs Charlies Broshay returned Friday from Porheete Minn Mrs Broshay underwent a major operation three weeks ago and is rapidly regaining her health The children Carol and Ronnie stayed with their grandparents Mr and Mrs James Easter while their parents were away
The 17th McDanel descendants reunion gathered at Centerville park on Sunday August 18 with dinner at 1 pm followed by officer elections Jessie McDanel was chosen president Noah McDanel vice president and Mrs Doyle McDanel secretary treasurer A long list of attendees including Hattie Hixson and Alma McDanel relatives from Montana and Colorado attended the event Also noted was a class reunion for Moravia High School's Class of 1941 planned for August 29 at Moravia park with family participation and sandwiches requested from attendees.
The Kensington club met last week with Mrs. E. F. Oehler to elect officers. Elected: President Mrs. Wm. Gardner, Vice President Mrs. Harry Pabat, Secretary Myre Dess White, Treasurer Mrs. George Halden. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Oehler.
Neighbors helped Pearl Hiner and family by putting up two ricks of hay while Mr. Hiner suffered a six week heart ailment. E C Caster Floyd Caster Arthur Johnson Jess Hiner Chris Bogart Zell Wilson George Darby assisted. Mrs Bogart and Mrs Wilson aided in canning corn and beans. Delmar Hiner, working in Montana, is expected home soon to help.
Royce Sanders departed Sunday for Chanute Field Illinois where he is stationed. Corp and Mrs Gerald Purvis and daughters Barbara and Kathleen arrived Friday to visit relatives and were supper guests at the Charles Broshar home. Corp Purvis left Sunday for Chicago to receive his army discharge. He is the son of Hd Purvis of Ft Morgan Colorado and a former resident. New addresses include Charles Edward Burton S 2c U S Naval Mine Warfare School Yorktown Virginia, transferred from California after boot training.
New officers were installed at Basil Cowell Post No 361 American Legion. Officers include Clair Callen commander Marvin Gardner first vice commander Clarence Hiner second vice commander Richard Veach adjutant Carl Black finance officer Bill Callen sergeant at arms Duane Veach historian and Max Hiner chaplain. Lester Brain WWI veteran is service officer. Executive committee members are Gerald Morgan Ralph Pfannebecker Jay Oehler Maurice Walter and Clell Coffin. Duane Veach and Keith Sawyer attended Des Moines for the state convention as delegates. This marks the 28th annual convention.
Curie church services list 10:00 a m Sunday School led by Horace Schaffner with 11:00 a m Communion and Morning Worship led by Kenneth Hunt evangelist 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p m preaching by Kenneth Hunt. United Brethren pastor G M Talbott invites all. 10:00 a m Church School Donald Jones superintendent 10:50 a m Worship Service 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor 8:00 p m Evening Service.
Sunday School times and worship schedules listed for Church of the Nazarene Methodist Church Wesley Chapel Teonium Circuit Esther Babb pastor Don ald Whitehead and other superintendents noted. Worship services set for morning and evening with Prayer and Bible Study details and youth activities listed.
Newly elected officers of the women’s department preside at a called meeting in the community building to organize the fall festival. Two new premium list departments are centennial trophies and infant apparel with several named committee chairs.
Mrs Nola Callen was honored at a pink and blue shower at the Fred Callen home Thursday evening. Miss Anna Callen hosted. guests included Opal Blumer Eloise Gardner Hilda Walter Maxine Matherly Cecil Matherly Maud McDonald Lora Lockman Doris Elison Vina Stocker Lucille Robinson Alice Easter Lavona Lockman Vera Jean Matherly Dorothy J Lockman Goldie Callen Anna Callen and Nola Callen. Prizes went to Dorothy J Lockman and Opal Blumer. Refreshments of fruit salad and angel food cake were served.
Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer hosted Tuesday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Carl Pence of Cheyenne Wyoming Also listed were Mr and Mrs Virgil Pence Albia Mr and Mrs J D Pence Mr and Mrs John Spencer Paul Junior and Jack Evening callers included My and Mia John Spencer family Albia My and Mrs Ralph Davis and daughter and Jim Hannam Melrose
Mrs Margery Tracy and George traveled to Eldon Missouri on Saturday to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry Eccles Open house followed on Sunday evening from 8 to 11 PM.
Mrs. Obe Burns, Mr. Glen Burns and family, Mr. Dayne Taylor and Paul Burns, Mr. Russell Burns and children, and others from Moravia Centerville Mystic Ottumwa joined relatives for the Johnson-Sanger reunion at Bloomfield park on Sunday August 18.
H J Bertram of Caseyville Ill buys the Frank Swaim residence now occupied by Mrs Clara Carlson who advertises a public sale of household goods. Mr and Mrs Taylor Leonard move in. Wilbur Johnson sells the Leonard residence to Ray Turbaugh. Johnson bought from Bill Woodward and plans to move from Ida McCrory place sold to Mr and Mrs C E Peters.
The Espy reunion will be held Sunday September 1 in Centerville park. The event gathers extended family members for a day of reunion and community fellowship.
Public notice invites bids to operate the switchboard at Iconium Iowa from Oct 1 1946 to Oct 1 1947. Includes a good four room stucco house with well and cave, garden spot, and house rent. Board may reject any bids. Bids due by August 40. By order of Board C S Argo Sec R F Op 2 Moravia Iowa.
Vera VanDorin daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred VanDorin near Moravia and Francia Purvis son of Mr and Mrs Roy Purvis Mystic route 2 were married Sunday August 18 at 2:80 p.m. at the Methodist church Centerville. Rev Lester Greenwood presided. The bride wore steel blue with red rose corsage and borrowed pearls. Attendants were Ferrell Purvis and wife. Purvis recently discharged from service after two years including 13 months in Germany. They will reside on a farm southeast of Union.
A large Pence family gathering occurred at the John Spencer home in Albia on Sunday. A cooperative noon dinner drew many relatives including Carl Pence of Cheyenne Wy and numerous Spencers from Ft Madison Newton Moravia Albia and Nevada among others.
Centerville invites local high school graduates to enroll at Centerville Junior College a fully accredited institution known for successful alumni and experienced faculty. Financial savings of two years of college are highlighted as juniors plan for 1946 1947. Contact Dean FP C Ruggles or Supt BE W Fannon with transcripts.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rhoads of Woodward welcome a fourth daughter born August 16 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Mrs. Rhoads, formerly Cheerie Dyphon, is the daughter of Mrs. Edna Dyphon.
Miss Helen Plowman of Douds Iowa has been employed by the Moravia Board of Education as normal training critic and teacher of English. She holds standard teaching certificates and is a Parsons College graduate. She arrives in Moravia this week as the school opens next Monday with one vacancy remaining for fifth and sixth grade.
Local notes detail Linda and Nancy Ward departing Moravia for California with grandparents and other kin. Dan Pence of Falls Church becomes a home town subscriber after visiting Ira Pence. Many families attend camp meetings, visits to Des Moines, Ames and Knox ville, and trips to California or New York City. A busy pattern of relatives, chores and local events extends through Moravia and nearby towns.
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