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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
3
Local classified items list offerings including coal or wood range, ladies nylons at 88 a pair, Justin boys and men dress shoes, new school girls shoes, outside paint and brushes, green stamps, 6 room house for rent, quilts and quilt tops, new flashlights, cut comb honey, regular receipt books for truckers, and more classified notices from Moravia Union office New flashlights and supplies.
The Mo ravia chapter of Future Farmers of America opened at 8 00 p m Friday August 19 Roll call showed many members and new freshmen Moulton proposed initiating Greenhands that night Three members were chosen to go to the state fair to usher Rennie Tomlin and Jerry Main accepted Jerold Luse could not go Watermelon refreshments followed the meeting Reporter Jerold Luse
Moravia's Fall Festival featured Moravne band members led by drum major Blaine Harn in gala parade. Notable performers included Philip Schreiner on cornet, Pete Schreiner on drums, Jake Schreiner on trombone, Pearl Broshar on tuba, Allen Hiatt on alto, and Jack Allred on baritone. The event inspired an annual festival, with Jack Allred as longtime head after selling the hometown paper, aided by C. M. McFatridge, Charles Winslet, and D. E. Bishop in successive years.
The August meeting of the W. S. C. 8, of the Methodist church met in the church basement. Officers led prayers and readings as the program focused on Settlements. Plans were set for teachers’ day on September first and a September 22 anniversary and Christmas party. The group will serve meals during the Fall Festival and 14 members plus guests attended.
Monroe county 4 H clubs enter state fair with items by Sally Visser Albia Charlotte McAninch Moravia Nancy Vance Moravia Celine McGrath Melrose Cathy ONeill Albia McGrath Melrose Carol Mullenix Albia McCord W G O Hara Gary Charity Jim Rogers with portfolios textiles and home decor pieces including chairs cushions and framed art entries.
The kindness and sympathy of neighbors, friends and relatives shown us at this time of deepest grief is deeply appreciated by Mrs Benny Main and Mr and Mrs Elec Main.
Blakesburg schedules a homecoming festival for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday August 29 30 31. Tuesday night features an amateur talent program with $45 in prize money. Entries must reach Mrs Ray Baldwin box 337 Blakesburg by noon August 30.
Gerald Irelan dies of a heart attack August 12 1955 while en route to judge a fox hunt and field trial. Born March 1 1916 near Unionville Iowa he served in World War II with Company I 60th Infantry Sth Division. Survived by wife Iarita two daughters his parents and many friends. Funeral August 14 Methodist Church Unionville with military graveside rites.
We express sincere thanks to friends for flowers cards and help during the loss of our husband father and son. Special thanks to fox and coon hunters American Legion and Auxiliary and to Writa M Irelan and Carol Joyce Mr and Mrs W T Irela.
Udell school preparations continue for opening on Monday with a new music instructor and eight teaching staff. New hires include English history teacher Mrs Reba Hoover Numa athletic coach and shop instructor Bob Wells and Bernard Pugh for 5th and 6th grades. Returning staff list includes Deloris McMurry LaRue Exline Jdenel Pugh and R E Byers. Udell will operate four buses with drivers Merle Houser Lawrence Powell Ronald Kirkland and Nell Brinegar. Joe Moore is school
Mrs Kenneth Condra underwent surgery at McCleary Hospital in Excelsior Springs Missouri on Wednesday and is recovering well. Mr Condra remained in the city until Thursday evening. Mrs Condra's father Guy McCannon of near Numa was operated on the same day. Mary Ellen Condra visited her grandmother last week while Minnie Ann Condra stayed with her aunt Mrs Trenton Mericle during their father's absence.
Vernon S. Thorson suffered a broken ankle when a porch swing fell on him while visiting the Frank Calhoun home in Ottumwa Tuesday evening. He was taken to the Ottumwa hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Jack Lang hosted a Monday afternoon party for Donna McGhghy turning ten. Guests played games posed for pictures and refreshments included ice cream cake nuts mints and pink lemonade. Attendees listed include Sue Robinson Aletha Johnson Elaine Frée Jolene VanDorin and Joy Ann Vincent.
The Moravia Rebekah lodge met Monday evening at Odd Fellows Hall with Mrs Melissa Feltén Nobie Grand presiding An invitation to Blakesbury Rebekah and Odd Fellow picnic was read for Sunday Sept 11 a basket dinner at noon followed by an afternoon program The next meeting is set for Sept 12 TM
The annual Callen reunion will be held in Moravia park on Sunday August 28. Ann Callen serves as secretary for the event.
Mrs Glen LeMar and children from Dixon Iowa spent the past week at the Harry Stocker home. Mr Frank Heckman and her father Harl Whicker of Lay Colorado and Mrs O G Woodward visited Bill Woodward home in Colfax on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Mason and Richard and Mr and Mrs Carl VanZante and family are in Chicago for a vacation and expect to return Friday. Mr and Mrs Allen Mason of Ottumwa are staying at the Mason home during their absence, Rita Gardner spent Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Jack Campbell of Laytonville Calif welcomed a son Clifford Dale born August 15 at 7 30 pm Mrs Lyle Cloyed of Albia is Jack Campbell s sister Mr and Mrs Henry McGhghy announced the birth of a son to their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Galen McGrighy born August 20 at Fort Leonard Wood Mo
Thompaon, son of Mr and Mrs Leo, arrived Friday from England where he served four years with the air corps. After a 30 day furlough with relatives he will report to Texas to be reassigned to duty.
Shakon O Conner and family return from Hitnena after a few days with relatives and Myra Leonard Bruner in Lebanon Indiana Gary Dean Prannebecker joins after visiting Carl Pfannebetkers in Peoria Mrs 0 D DuVall and Harry DuVall attend Brown family reunion at Princeton Mo Frank Wilson hosts a neighborhood ice cream social A student departure to South Carolina is noted Dr D R Collins and family from Sao Paul Brazil visit Snyder Texas where he becomes Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services and Mrs Collins teaches Remedial Reading Jessie L Collins of Mt Union joins son in Moravia for a daylong reunion he details the move from Brazil to Snyder for new school duties.
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