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Moravia Union

Location

Moravia, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

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Perfecto Co. Moves Toward Full Production Shift

The Ottumwa report describes Perfecto Products Company of Moravia moving to a new Mora via location with a modernized shop. Grubbs and Kerr lead the operation expanding from a Douds Leando blacksmith shop to a fully equipped metal shop with electrified power. Frank Hiatt joins as lathe manager with Roscoe Pennington directing cabinet making. The plant plans async production of hand forged wood chisels and other metal wood and plastic items, while expanding dealer catalogs to 50,000 barber and beauty shops plus 37,000 hardware dealers.

Ottumwn Courier Robert Grubbs Moravia R. A. Grobbs W. A. Kerr Douds-Leando Middle West Australia Grubbs Des Moines Kerr Kerr and Grubbs Kerr’s Ford Reneratora Dain Ottumwa Douds M. H. Johnson Success Barber and Beauty Supply Perfecto Products Company Ford Frank Hiatt Hiatt Roscoe Pennington Fred VanDorin Homer Utterback Johnson

Mrs Jolly Hosts 20th Century Club Meeting

New Freeman Jolly hosted the 20th Century Club gathering with a roll call naming famous Iowans. Mrs Stella Carter received a sterling silver engraved teaspoon for twenty years of membership, presented by Mrs M McFatridge. Programs highlighted Iowa writers poets and local composers with several original poems read.

New Freeman Jolly Hy 'Wentieth Century Club Stella Carter M. McFatridge T. B. Cameron Iowa Maude Hickman Centerville Heritage Grace Nolt Crowell Calvin Rumley Miss Field McFatridge Charles Coffin Towa

Birthday Dinner Honored Mrs Carpenter on Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs T W Reynolds Hedrick Mrs Henry Watson Browning MO and Mr and Mrs C Carpenter joined Mr and Mrs L F Bisby and Delores for a Thanksgiving day dinner. The event celebrated Mrs Carpenter's birthday anniversary with a cake bearing Happy Birthday Mother.

T. W. Reynolds Hedrick Henry Watson Browning, Mo C. Carpenter

George Scott Hosts Card Party Saturday Night Fun

George Scott and Mrs Scott entertained a large mixed group for a card party Saturday night. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ernest Hiatt Virginia Robert and Sandra Mr and Mrs Don Pettibone Jerry Ann Jim and Tom Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rose Marilyn Merton and Hillie LeRoye Kluver and hosts George Scott and family. Mrs Scott served refreshments of sandwiches strawberry shortcake whipped cream and coffee.

George Scott Ernest Hiatt Virginia Robert Sandra Don Pettibone Jerry Ann Jim Tom Lloyd Rose Marilyn Merton Hillie LeRoye Kluver George, Jr Mariann Gary Scott

Services Held For Mrs James Hiatt

Funeral services were held for Mrs. James Hiatt at Turner Funeral Home with Rev J C Davis officiating. She died at her daughter Edna Phillips home in Centerville at 2:30 am Saturday. Pallbearers were grandsons Wayne Wilbur Homer Hiatt Keith Phillips Earl White Roy Davidson. Burial was in Denny cemetery. Obituary notes Sarah Frances McIntire born March 28 1863 to Alfred and Elizabeth McIntire died November 30 1946 aged 83 years eight months seven days. She married James M Hiatt December 2 1888 and survived by two children Email of Centerville Route 2 and Edna Phillips of Centerville, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, a brother Charles McIntire of Rockford NL, plus nieces and nephews. She lived in the Moravia area and joined United Brethren early in life.

James Hiatt Turner Funeral J. C. Davis Moravia Methodist Church Alfred Elizabeth McIntire Moravia James M. Hiatt Centerville Edna Phillips Charles McIntire Rockford United Brethren

Lillian Dotson Dies at 21 in Centerville

Lillian Marie Dotson 21 died at 3 16 a m November 30 at St Joseph hospital Centerville after an undiagnosed illness She was born May 3 1925 in Moravia daughter of Thode and Yona Dotgon A Center ville High School graduate class of 1948 she worked at McKee Button factory and married Paul Ballard February 9 1946 The couple lived at 520 North 10th Street Centerville She is survived by her husband her parents three brothers Ronald Paul and Russell all of Centerville and grandparents My and Mrs Fred Gotaon of Moravia Funeral services were held at Johnson funeral home at 2 p m Monday with Evangelist David Lawrence of Gospel Hall officiating Burial was in Fairview Cemetery four miles east of Udell.

Lillian Marie Dotson St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Moravia Thode and Yona Carr Dotgon Centerville High School McKee Ito Paul Ballard North 10Th Street Paul Ronald Russell Fred Gotaon Johnson Funeral Home Evangeliat David Lawrence The Gospel Hall Fairview Cemetery Udell

Swaim Reunion Held Thanksgiving Day at Ottumwa Home

The Swaim reunion gathered on Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim in Ottumwa. Attendees included numerous Swaim relatives and in laws from Moravia Drakesville and Ottumwa, sharing a family gathering with extended family members.

Dinner Guests At Dave Caylor Home Event

A dinner was held Sunday November 24 at the Dave Caylor home honoring folks back from California. Attendees included Claude Underwood Darlene Rex Bobby Shirley Mia Lee Tadlock Kenny Floyd Wood Freda Keith Bill Wilson and Duane Wood afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Duane Wood.

Dave Caylor California Claude Underwood Darlene Rex Bobby Shirley Mia Lee Tadlock Kenny Floyd Wood Freda Keith Bill Wilson Mra Duane Wood

Sl enwood Pastor Visits in Moravia

Rev and Mrs L E Mether and son Lloyd of Glenwood Iowa visited overnight at the Woodward home in Moravia on their way to Missouri to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward and family and Mrs C G Woodward joined them for the evening The Rev Mother was a former pastor of the Woodward family at Pearson Iowa.

L. E. Mether Lloyd Glenwood Iowa

Thanksgiving Dinner At Buell Taylor Home

The Taylor family held their annual Thanksgiving dinner Sunday December 1 at the Buell Taylor home in Plano. Attending were Mr and Mrs Otha Taylor and daughter Helen Alberta and Wanda Rick, Mr and Mrs Dayne Taylor and Dwight Main of Moravia, Mary Taylor of Des Moines, Jack Taylor of Mystic, Mr and Mrs Harold Taylor and Betty Lou of Melrose, and hosts Mr and Mrs Buell Taylor and children Jean and Jay.

Taylor Buell Taylor Plano Otha Taylor Helen Alberta Wanda Rick Dayne Taylor Dwight Main Moravia Mary Taylor Dew Moines Jack Taylor Mystic Harold Taylor Betty Lou Melrose Mrs. Buell Taylor Jean and Jay

Thanksgiving Guests At Ralph McDonoughs Home

A Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDonough by Arch Harding and Gordon Watkins of Ottumwa, Fred Wilcox of Eddyville, Jack McDonough and son Ralph, Max McDonough, Homer Cullen, Deana and Mary Loy McDonough.

Alph McDonough Arch Harding Gordon Watkins Ottumwa Fred Wilcox Eddyville Jack McDonough Ralph Max McDonough Homer Callen Deana Mary Loy McDonough

Outlaws Offer BD Prize for Weekly High Score in League

Rex Angel announces a prize of BD to the player posting the highest score in any one game within the league through December 23. Entries open to all, and entrants need not be members of the listed teams. Fred Cousins posted a 22 this week as the week’s top score.

Eoils Gardner East End Angel Spencer Groeary Fred Cousins Ze Rex Angel

Christmas Seal Sale Opens for TB Testing Drive

The 40th annual Christmas Seal Sale is underway with organizers urging every recipient to contribute their share to fund county wide tuberculosis testing for all residents. Adults interested in participating are invited to join.

Protection Against Tuberculosis Campaign Contact in Mora

A rural district tuberculosis drive reports cards to be sent this week to rural schools and distributed locally. Margaret Ward chairs the effort with Mrs Ernest Hiatt assisting in Taylor township. A courtesy box sits in Moravia post office lobby for returns by mail or hand delivery.

Margaret Ward Ernest Hiatt Moravia Taylor Township Moravia Post Office

Caurcoes United Brethren Church Services

Pastor Earl Rabuckh leads Sunday School with Pomald Jones as superintendent. Worship at 160 a.m. includes preaching and music. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening invites worshippers to join for Church Night announcements in the near future.

United Brethren Earl Rabuckh Pomald Jones Christian Endeavor Meeting

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Service Schedule

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa Rev J C Davis Pastor conducts 10:00 p m Church School 11:00 a m Morning Worship 7:30 p m Evening Worship Next Sunday morning worship hour devoted to the work of the W S and S C S Rev Davis to speak on The Methodist Women and the Work of the Organization A candlelight installation service follows Wesley Chapel 8:30 a m Worship Service note change of time 10:45 a m Church School

Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa J. C. Davis Davis Wesley Chapel

Church Service Schedule and Missionary Society Notice

Church of the Nazarene announces 10:00 a m Sunday School led by M H Johnson, 12:00 p m Morning Worship, 7:00 p m N pi 8:00 p m Worship Service, 8:00 p m Thursday Prayer and Bible Study. Women's Foreign Missionary Society meets Wednesday Dec 4 at 2 pm at Mrs M H Johnson's home to study Let Us Look At Indias History.

Church of the Nazarene W. E. Burd M. H. Johnson Women's Foreign Missionary Society India

Iconium Circuit Esther Babb Pastor Teogium Service Schedule

Iconium Circuit lists Esther Babb as pastor with service times for Church School at 10:16 a m worship at 11:15 a m M Y F at 7:00 p m Viewable at Wairview and Hilton churches with Bible study at 7:30 p m Thursday at John Foster's home Dortha Kenton is Superintendent M F at 7:30 p m.

Donald Whitehead Wairview Church John Foster Hilton Dortha Kenton

Church of Christ announces Sunday School and service

The Church of Christ invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m led by Horace Schatiner with an 8 a m superintendent. A communion service follows. An Endeavor meeting will be held at the DuVall home. Everyone is welcome.

Church of Christ Horace Schatiner Farry DuVall

Moravia Graduate Dies Saving Family in Burlington Fire

Harris Stafford a Moravia High School 1992 graduate 96 average died early Monday in a Burlington fire while trying to save his three children Larry 11 Gene 9 and Marjorie 7 from a residence and business he and his wife operated. His wife a stepmother was injured leaping from a second floor window. He is survived by brothers 10 Stafford Ottumwa Lloyd Stafford Blakesburg Elwood Stafford and father A C Stafford Des Moines with another brother Paul Stafford noted as killed in World War II.

Harris Stafford Burlington Larry Gene Marjorie Brompton Harris Moravia High School Stafford Ottumway Lloyd Elwood Stafford Blakesburg A. C.stafford Des Moines Paul Stafford Tee

Moravia Masons Elect Officers

At Antiquity Lodge No. 252 annual election of officers was held. Elected were W M L F Bisby S W Harold Mason J W Troy Adams treasurer P K Horner secretary Cecil Coulson trustee R C Wilson. A. D. Minnes, longtime secretary, asked to be relieved after service since 1918. Installation set for Friday January 8 1947 likely with Eastern Star. Refreshment committee named Howard Smith Cecil Coulson Bert Turner.

Antiquity Lodge No A. FL A. M W. M A. D. Minnes Lodge Minnes Order of the Eastern Star Howard Smith Cecil Coulson Bert Turner

Gabe Johnson Hurt Dragging Logs Near Moravia

Gabe Johnson, former southeast of Moravia, was struck by a limb on the back of his leg while helping drag timber with his son Wilbur Johnson and son-in-law Ralph Robinson. He fell unconscious for about two hours, and recovery was reported Wednesday morning.

Gabe Johnson Moravia Wilbur Johnson Ralph Robinson Robinson

Otterbein Guild Meets at United Brethren Church

Otterbein Guild and Christian Endeavor society held prayer services at United Brethren church last Wednesday. A cooperative supper preceded the praise service led by Kathleen Halden. Thankoffering boxes were opened. Games followed the meeting led by Joan Callen, Joan Dille, and Viola Hammond under Rev and Mrs Earl Rabuck’s sponsorship.

Otterbein Guild and Christian Endeavor Society United Brethren Church Kathleen Halden Joan Callen Joan Dille Viola Hammond Earl Rabuck

Taylor Aids To Hold Regular Meeting

The Taylor Aids group will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 11, led by Lucille Carter. A cooperative noon dinner is planned and members are asked to bring a 26 cent gift for the Christmas exchange. All Taylor women are invited to attend.

Taylor Aids Lucille Carter Taylor

Leroy Brown Rises to Technician Fifth Grade Overseas

Leroy D. Brown, son of Mia Beryl Brown of Moravia, has been promoted to Technician Fifth Grade while serving with the Eighth Army in Japan with the 24th Infantry Division. He entered the Army in February 1946 at Fort Snelling and trained at Fort Knox before joining Camp Stoneman for overseas duties, arriving with the 24th Division in July and promoted in September.

Leroy D. Brown Mia Beryl Brown Moravia 24Th Infantry Division Brown Army Fort Snelling Minn Fort Knox Kentucky Camp Stoneman California T-5 Brown 24Th ‘Division

Farm Bureau Meeting Sets Township Drive Start

The Chariton township membership drive committee met at California school house with Bryan Hart and Ray Harrison in charge. They distributed membership cards for a drive starting Monday evening December 2. Attendees included Bryan Hart, Ray Harrison, Leon Burns, Joe Martin, H. A. Cordes, and Lyndon McDanel. Mrs. Leon Burns served as Publicity Chairman.

Chariton Township California School House Bryant Hart Ray Harrison Bryan Hart Leon Burns Joe Martin H. A. Cordes Lyndon McDanel

Thanksgiving Dinner at Dwight Fenton Home

Mr and Mrs Dwight Fenton entertained a group for Thanksgiving listing Mr and Mrs Fred Hammond Max and Viola Hattie Hammond Mr and Mrs Ray Mosley and Georgie Ray Bourn Mr and Mrs Reed Narber Jerry Gene and Jimmie Mrs Cleve Riley and Max Mr and Mrs Donald Hammond Shirley and Judy Mr and Mrs Jerald Fenton Mr and Mrs Karl Fenton Mr and Mrs George Hammond Jean Lawrence and Lorain

Dwight Fenton Fred Hammond Max Viola Hattie Hammond Ray Mosley Georgie Raybourn Reed Narber Jerry Gene Jimmie Cleve Riley Donald Hammond Shirley Judy Jerald Fenton Karl Fenton George Hammond Jean Lawrence Loraine

Clifford Tisue Home From Army Service

Clifford Tisue arrived home Saturday from McCormack General Hospital in Pasadena California where he has been stationed. He received an honorable discharge from the army after 15 months of service. Russell Overturf writes from Spokane Washington to have his Mora via Union address changed. He was formerly stationed at Chanute Field and is at a new location for 60 days temporary duty. Russell's new address is Pfe Russell Overturf 17184197 Sadun A 4118 AABU Ft Geo Wright Spokane Washington Box 1582.

Pfe Clifford Tisue McCormack General Hospital Pasadena Calif Clifford Army Russell Overturf Spokane Wash Chanute Field Russell Sadun A.B.U Ft. Geo Wright Washington

Hoffmans Plan to Move to Farm Near Moravia

Leo Hoffman family plans to move to their six mile northwest Moravia farm. They advertise selling their Moravia residence and offer immediate possession of the Higley farm bought last spring via the Chet Broshar Agency.

Leo Hoffman Moravia Ox Goon Leo Higley Chet Broshar

Home on Leave for Navy Man Charles Burton

Charles Burton of the U S Navy is enjoying a leave at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Q O A Burton. He has 12 days including travel time and plans to leave early Friday to return to Yorktown Virginia.

Charles Burton U. S.navy QO. A. Burton Yorktown Virginia

Troy C. Lockman Receives Discharge

Troy C. Lockman M. M. 2 c received his discharge from the U S C G Nov 25 at St Louis Mo after five years two months served mainly on the North Pacific coast and the Aleutian Islands.

Troy C. Lockman M. M St. Louis North Pacific Coast Aleutian Islands

Moravia Youth Attend Fellowship Meeting at Moravia Center

Two groups of Moravia youths attended the Fellowship Youth Meeting in Centerville Monday evening led by Rev. J. C. Davis of the Moravia Methodist Church.

Moravia Fellowship Centerville J. C. Davis

Family Dinner at James Kaster Home

A cooperative Thanksgiving dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs James Kaster on Thursday November 28. Guests arrived with baskets and the noon table overflowed with turkey and trimmings. All the children attended except one daughter, Mrs John Sufficool, due to Charlotte Bell's illness. Attendees included Virgil Kaster and family, Virsal Kaster and family, Charles Broshap and family, Vernon Kaster and family, John Clark and children from Rockford, Merline Clark and Kay, Veril Dee Kaster, and Dwight Kaster with Randy from Lincoln Nebraska.

James Kaster John Sufficool Charlotte Bell Virgil Kaster Virsal Kaster Charles Broshap Vernon Kaster John Clark Rockford Jil Merline Clark Kay Veril Dee Kaster Dwight Kaster Randy Lincoln Nebraska

Holiday On Ice show thrills Des Moines crowd

Mr and Mrs Duane Wood Bill Wilson and Freda Wood enjoyed a Saturday night Holiday On Ice performance at the Des Moines Coliseum during Christmas shopping. Also noted is the Bivin family moving to Torrington Wyoming as Carl Bivin and family relocate after a month’s work there. Mrs Lissie Kelsey thanks friends for cards and letters from St Joseph hospital Ottumwa.

Duane Wood Bill Wilson Freda Wood Des Moines Des Moines Coliseum St. Joseph Hospital Ottumwa

Rev Burd Opens Mason City Revival Services

Rev W E Burd pastor of the Moravian Church of the Nazarene travels to Mason City to open a revival meeting. The series began Monday evening and will run for two weeks with services at the Moravian church next Sunday as usual.

Burd Moravian Church of the Nazarene Mason City Moravia

John Dille Returns To Moravia Bank

John Dille returns to head the Moravia branch after previously working at the Centerville Iowa Trust and Savings Bank. While he was away, Mrs C M McPatridge ran the local office for a few months, followed by Mr and Mrs D E Bishop after McPatridge resigned.

John Dille Iowa Trust and Savings Bank Centerville Moravia Dille C. M. McPatridge D. E. Bishop

Moravia Hoosier Club to Elect Officers in 1947

Regular meeting Friday evening December 6 at the community building to elect officers of the Moravia Hoosier Club for 1947 with Howard Evang named as president.

Moravia Hoosier Club Howard Evang

Public Sale Dates and Real Estate Auction Announced

Next Saturday December 7 Wilbert Dolingon will sell nearly new household furniture and other articles at the Mrs George Johnson property recently purchased. A Mangle will be the auctioneer and C C Coulson clerk. Frank Swim administrator of the estate of the late John F Irwin will hold a sale of real estate Thursday December 12 at 1 00 o clock BR m at the former home of the deceased in Moravia See advertisement in this issue for terms etc.

Wilbert Dolingon George Frank Swim John F. Irwin Moravia

Moravia Boys and Rathbun Girls Win Big Wins

Moravia moved to 69 to 25 over Rathbun with 18 players used 12 scoring. Rathbun girls fell 31 to 18 to Moravia as both teams showcased depth with strong bench contributions and coaching plans for upcoming games on Thursday December 5.

Moravia Rathbun Bove Joach Forbes Moravian

Moravia Boys basketball entertain guests after game

Mrs. Harry Traue with Mrs. Russell Brown and Mrs. Truxton Dicks hosted the Moravia Boys basketball team and their friends and coach Mrs. Ray Forbes for a social chill supper on Wednesday evening. Week’s highs were noted with rock during the event, with the Forbes couple receiving high scores.

Harry Traue Russell Brown Truxton Dicks Ray Forbes Rock Forbes

Shower honors Clifford Caster at Johnson home

Postnuptial shower given for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Clifford Caster hosted by Claude Hawk and Charles Johnson at the Johnson home Tuesday night. Guests enjoyed games including rook and pitch with prizes awarded to Mrs Harold Hawk Mrs Sylvan VanDorin Mrs Dallas Faber and Miss Verng Rouse. Refreshments followed as gifts were opened by the honorees with many attending couples and friends listed from the area.

Mra Claude Hawk Charles Johnson Clifford Caster Harold Hawk Sylvan VanDorin Dallas Faber Verng Rouse Mrs Hi Ostessea

Hiatt and Howell Families Welcome Newborn Sons

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hiatt welcomed a son at 8 00 pm Monday December 2 at St Joseph hospital in Centerville. Mr and Mrs Sim Howell of Mystic welcomed a son at St Joseph hospital on November 28 1946 and he will be named Charles Ralph.

Kenneth Hiatt St. Joseph Hospital Centerville Sim Howell Mystic St. Joseph [Hospital

Card of Thanks for O. C. Main and Family

Words of gratitude to friends for sympathy and floral offerings in memory of husband and father O. C. Main, from his wife and children.

O. C. Main

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