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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1948
Page
2
Moravia girls trailed 22 17 at half and then 36 to 3 final as Bussey dominated. Moravia boys struggled all game with a one sided score, while Bussey appeared to be on a hot streak or simply the stronger squad.
The Farmers' Adult School hosts a Co-Op supper on December 1 with a covered dish, coffee, and certificates for attendance. Prizes will honor those with outstanding attendance. Two meetings remain. several farmers have high attendance while others missed sessions. Bow man of Structural Clay Products Institute presents on tile, Greenlee speaks, supper at 7:00 sharp.
The notice outlines sewing classes continuing on Wednesday evenings with demonstrations and topics slated to be shown. Details are uncertain due to fragmented text but indicate ongoing instruction and additional topics to be demonstrated.
The Taylor Toilers 4-H club met at Don Pettibone home on Monday evening November 22 led by vice president Jerry Pettibone. Reports on the November 5 roller skating party were read noting a good time despite falls. Plans for a joint Christmas party and gift exchange with the Taylorettes on December 17 at New Hope School were announced along with a cooperative supper at 7 pm. The meeting closed with the pledge to the 4-H and bingo games followed by refreshments. Members present included Carolyn Boyer Jerry Pettibone Betty Harsh Robert Hiatt Richard Tomlin Ann Pettibone Robert Carter Judy Boyer Jim George Turner and Jim Don Pettibone. Parents listed included Earl Boyer George Turner Curtis Tomlin Ronnie Bobby Donna Nancy Loyd Carter Virginia Earnest Hiatt Sandra Loyd and Don Pettibone. Next meeting set for December 28 at Earl Boyer home with Carolyn Boyer hostess.
The Union Township Farm Bureau gathered Friday night November 26 at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnny Wills. Refreshments of cookies cocoa and coffee were served after a pleasant evening. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Shirley Townsend and family Patty Coop Walter Harper the Yen family C C Miller the Boyer family Claude Paria and family Winford McCarty the Main family Joanne and the Wills family. Marjorie Main Reporter.
The Evangelical United Brethren youth groups hosted their annual Thanksgiving Praise service in the church dining room after a pot luck supper. Patty Halden and Alberta Rick led the program with Mise jck presiding. Bill Hishop read Psalm 96 as attendees shared testimonies and offerings totaling over $24.
Local residents report travel and visits around Thanksgiving. Albert Witherby family returned from Oxford Ohio after illness care for Mrs. Clara Witherby, then visited Harold Witherby in Steelville. Several families and friends gather for dinners, travels, and weekend visits across Centerville, Albia, Des Moines, and nearby towns.
Taylor Township Farm Bureau opened by Chairman Linnie Hilton on fertilizers prices and dividends. Loyd Carter read October minutes. A director could not fulfill the position so an election will be held at the next meeting. Xmas party planned. Harold Cartwright shared South America photos. Albert Veach showed Fall Festival parade colors and horse pulling contest. Entertainment committee organized four tables of cards. winners were Jack McDonough and Wayne Lichty. Refreshments served to 35 people by Loyd Carter and helpers.
The Iconium Methodist Ladies met on Tuesday at Mrs Nellie Thompsons home. They quilted and served refreshments led by Grace and Sybil Whitehead and Allie Argo. The group sang and read Psalms before prayers and a Lords Prayer. Attendees included Don Hellyer Blanche Argo Nellie Thompson Hazel Rinehart Vera Moore Cartie Turner Tude Argo Pearle Free Emil Thompson Iole Christy Sandra Vera Firkins Maude Whitehead and Emily Thompson.
Thanksgiving guests are listed for numerous households, including Clester Richard Stevens Thompson Talbert Glick Veach Hiatt Day Luse Spencer Pence Davis Burnett and others in Centerville Otumwa Hedrick Rockford Albion Newton Ottumwa and surrounding towns. The report records family gatherings and a note on Delbert Thompson’s army discharge two weeks ago. A sale notice follows for Scratch pads by The Moravian Union.
A long list of local families from Des Moines Ottumwa Albia and Centerville share Thanksgiving visits with friends and relatives including Moffatt Fuller Bennett Frame Starcevic Cox Brock Argo and Sulentic families. Multiple callers are noted at various homes with pedestrians mentioning Mrs Otis Fuller and Miss Mary Sulentic among others. A Moravia Union subscription is suggested as a nice gift.
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