Moravia Girls Edge Lovilia in Tight Finish
Moravia Mohawkettes topple Lovilia 58 to 56 as six Moravia players share scoring in a hard fought 82 minute battle. Joan Callen nets 13 field goals for 26, with Janet Broshar and Joyce Hiatt adding 18 and 14. In overtime Moravia boys prevail 57 to 56 after a balanced team effort led by George Woodward Rex Foster and Wayne Wolf. Lovilia’s Belle Owen held to 29 by Harper, and Moravia commits 9 fouls to 10 by Lovilia. The Socal teams travel to Moulton Friday for two games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovilia
Joan Callen
Janet Broshar
Joyce Hiatt
Eedtrels
Moravia
Harper
Belle Owen
Katherine McDanel
Pat
East
Kay Morrissey
Lovilla
McGinn
Bryson
Weldon
Socal
Moulton
Allerton
Joan Cal Jen
Luther
Callen
Martin
Hiatt
Broshar
DuVall
Jordan Harper
George Woodward
Dicke
Wolf
Foster
Easter Wolf
Wood
J. Woodward
Tadlock
Fisher
Taylor Aid to Meet December 13 Textile Lesson
On Wednesday December 13 the Taylor Aid will meet with Mrs Karl Fischer. Mrs Earl Boyer will teach a textile painting lesson. A report on textiles fabrics and finishes will be given. Bring a gift for the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Aid
Karl Fischer
Earl Boyer
Eas
Moravia Band To Present Operatic Film
The Moravia high school band and director Robert Sloan sponsor a film event at the high school gym next Wednesday at 8:00 PM. The program features today’s leading artists in concert, a 45 minute film, and is open to the public with details on page two of this week’s Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Robert Sloan
Mary Guffey Weds Freeman Purvis in Milan Missouri
Mary Guffey daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Guffey married Freeman Purvis son of Mrs Essie Purvis and the late LeRoy Purvis at First Baptist church Milan on October 21 Rev Glenn R Bayly officiated Mrs Purvis a Centerville senior plans to continue her last year Mr Purvis works at Martin Machine Shop They reside at 1004 Drake Ave Centerville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary, Guffey
A. T. Guffey
Freeman Purvia
Essie Purvis
LeRoy Purvis
Milan
First Baptist Church
Glenn R. Bayly
Kenneth Rinehart
Purvis
Centerville High School
Martin Machine Shop
Drake Ave
Center- le
Engagement Announced for Phyllis Rabuck and Jack Mathis
Rev. and Mrs. Earl E. Rabuck of Coon Rapids announce the engagement of their daughter Phyllis Ann Rabuck to Jack Mathis son of Mr and Mrs Bloyd Mathis of Parsons Kansas The couple are both York College students York Nebraska Phyllis a sophomore majoring in music and Jack a senior majoring in Religion They are members of the York College Touring Choir No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl E. Rabuck
Coon Rapids
Moravia
Phyllis Ann
Jack Mathis
Bloyd Mathis
Parsons
Kansas
Phyllis
Jack
York College
York
Nebraska
Bonebrake Theological Seminary
Funeral service for Ora Jones held in Plano
Mrs. Anna Easter received word that the funeral of her nephew, Ora Jones, who died suddenly on the way home from the doctor's office, was held at 2:00 Wednesday at Plano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Easter
Ora Jones
Plano
Moravia Tax Millage Drops in County Extensions
County auditor updates show Moravia corporation millage down 11,078 to 99,786 for 1950 payable 1951, due to higher valuations. School levy falls to 61,770 from 71,080. town levy to 16,955. Moulton rises to 102,147 as the county’s highest. Other townships adjust: Unionville down to 104,162. Moravia Independent district levy to 92,956. Taylor areas mix gains and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Corporation
Moulton
Unionville
Moravia
Taylor
Taylor Township
Douglas No. 1
Union Township
Chariton Township
Andrews Truck Crash Near Audubon Causes Extensive Damage
Richard McCrory drove a Andrews truck loaded with popcorn that overturned at a street corner near Audubon. The vehicle left the roadway, hit a switch, and rolled over causing extensive damage. Passenger Boyd Paxston and McCrory escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or Andrews
Audubon
Richard ‘McCrory
Boyd Paxston
Funeral for Ben Cox Attended by Local Family
Funeral services for Ben Cox were held Wednesday afternoon at Miller-Wherle funeral home with many relatives in attendance. Cox, son-in-law of Mrs. Mary Burns, died Monday night at Town City hospital. He leaves his wife Zoe and three sons. Burial was at Sand Hill cemetery. Also noted is a birthday anniversary family supper hosted by C. A. Turner for Bert Turner, with relatives including Charles and Nancy Turner and the Black and Ellison families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Cox
Miller-Wherle
Eee
Ry Burns
Dayne Taylo
Glen Burns
Russell Burns
Leo Thompson
David Thompson
Newton
Ruth Thompson
Osceola
Cox
Mary Burns
Town City
Zoe
Burns
Sand Hill Cemetery
C. A. Turner
Bert Turner
Charles
Nancy
Carl Black
Roy Ellison
Kenny
Golden Anniversary Open House for L Caster Family
Mr and Mrs Luther Caster celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a two day open house. family and many friends attended from Julesburg Calo Grand Junction Chugwater Horse Creek Waterloo Lovilla Ot tumwa Newton and other towns. The event featured a three tier cake yellow and white decor and gifts including a gold set of silverware and several keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Caster
Junior
Mr. Caster
Bobby Caster
Florida
Geraldine Maahs
Casterg
Engelkar
Maahs
Eledice
Cecil Caster
James Caster
Albert Engelkur
Dwain Manhs
Geraldine
Julesburg
Calo
Gon Cell Don
Wayne Caster
Grand Junction
Clyde
Chugwater
Wyo
Wrex
Horse Creek
E. C. Caster
Wm. Gardner
Harry Stocker
Frank Swaim
Delph Pence
E. G. Hawk
Frank Main
Ralph Davis
Linda
Paul Spencer
A. E. Derby
D. E. Bishop
John Spencer
Alicin
Misa Sadie
CatreneS Nazarene Revival Services
Rev Keyes pastor and Alice Woodward Sunday School superintendent invite all to 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship with Rev Davis evangelist. 6:30 p.m. New Young Peoples service and 7:30 p.m. Evening Service closing message. revival nightly at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Keyes
Alice Woodward
Bill
Davis
N.Y.P.S
Young Peoples
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Moravia Service Times
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Iowa lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m The Children's Missionary Guild meets at Linda and Merrill Coulson home Wednesday afternoon December 13 at 4 00 p m Wesley Methodist Church shows Church School at 9 45 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Children’s Missionary Guild
Linda and Merrill Coulson
Wesley Methodist Church
Evangelical United Brethren Church Week Schedule
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 10:50 a.m. with the morning sermon We Have Seen His Star. District Superintendent J E MacCanon conducts quarterly conference on Wednesday December 6 at 7:30 p.m. W S W S meets Friday at 7:40 with Mrs Condra. Youth fellowship skating party planned for December 18. Christmas program practice at church Saturday at 1:30 for children with roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Leo Wilson
Harold Mason
J. E. .MacCanon
Condra
Evangel
Gram
Church Services At Moravia Discuss Bible Study Schedule
The Moravia Church of Christ announces 10:00 a.m. Bible school with Billy Schaffner as superintendent and 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper and sermon titled The Greeks Have a Word For It. An 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Evangelistic service conducted by Clarence Schaffner are planned. Everyone is invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
Billy Schaffner
Clarence Schaffner
Guest preacher from Ruleville invites all to nightly meetings
A Ruleville Mississippi guest preacher from the Southland brings warm hearted sermons each night through Friday at 7 30 inviting all regardless of creed or church affiliation to attend without embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruleville
Mississippi
Southland
Iconium W CSC Hosts November Meeting at Argo Home
The W S C S of Iconium Methodist Church met at Blanche Argo's home on Thursday November 30 for quilting and a lesson by Ruth McCord. Dorothy Calhoun Esther Perry Syble Argo helped. A Christmas coop dinner and gift exchange is planned for December 14 at the church with toy donations for the orphan home. Refreshments were provided by Flo Frame and Addie Sheldon. Attendees included Mrs Edwards Carrie Turner Nellie Thompson Florence Dicks Nona Dicks Vera Firkins Tele Christy Emily Thompson Bruce Marcia Grace Whitehead Sandra Dorothy Calhoun Richard Blanche Argo Syble Argo Addie Sheldon Pearl Free Ruth McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iconium Methodist Church
Blanche Argo
Ruth McCord
Dorothy Calhoun
Esther, Perry
Sybie Argo
Orphan Home
Flo. Frame
Addie Sheldon
Mrs. Edwards
Carrie Turner
Nellie Thompson
Flo Frame
Florence Dicks
Nona Dicks
Vera Firkins
Tele Christy
Emily Thompson
Bruce
Marcia
Grace Whitehead
Sandra
Richard
Esther Perry
Blanch Argo
Syble Argo
Pearl Free
Regular OES meeting Tuesday December 12
Regular meeting of the O E S will be held Tuesday evening December 12 with election of officers Marie Evans W M Effie Gollaker Secretary and other routine business to follow in the chapter conduct and adjournment details not specified.
Don Wolf Elected Master at Moravia An. Hauity Lodge
Don Wolf was elected Wor shipful Master of Moravia An. Hauity Lodge No. 252 at a Monday evening meeting. Other officers elected include Claude Hawk Senior Warden John Main Junior Warden P K Horner treasurer C C Coulson secretary and Orville Burton trustee for three years. Installation will be held at the lodge hall with the Eastern Stars on Monday evening January 1 to finish unfinished 1950 business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don’ Wolf
Moravia
Hauity Lodge No
Claude Hawk
John Main
P. K. Horner
C. C. Coulson
Orville Burton
Betty Vance and Stanley Berry Win Monroe 4H Club Awards
Betty Vance received a cedar chest and Stanley Berry a wrist watch for outstanding 4-H work at Monroe County’s annual 4-H banquet held at Alba Fieldhouse on Saturday December 2 with about 300 attendees. Feathers in Your Hat awards were presented by H M Berry and Lloyd Goode. Monore County officers elected included Marjorie Sandifer president Aileen Turner VP and Betty Vance secretary treasurer. Local leaders and program chiefs were announced, with talks by Livya Reid and chorus numbers led by R C Visser. The event featured tribeshow reports and an address by Wiley Hartzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Alba Fieldhouse
Kish-Kekosha County
Monroe County Home Project
H. M. Berry
Lloyd Goode
Betty Vance
Stanley Berry
Peoples National Bank
Marjorie Sandifer
Aileen Turner
Frank Wilson
Ralph Turner
Don Sandifer
H. C. Potts
Lester White
Claude Rogers
Dick Sandifer
C. R. Sandifer
Dwaine Moore
Art Rogers
Livya Reid
R. C. Visser
Batty Vance
Alice Scott
Charlene Anderson
Alec Koffman
Bob Wilson
Art Townsend
Wiley Hartzell
Albia
Bachelor Club Party at Miller Home
On Saturday night November 25 Mr and Mrs Francis Miller hosted the Bachelor Club and wives at a rock party at the Theo Muller home. Four tables played with prizes to Mr and Mrs George Hellyer. Refreshments included date cake with whipped cream and coffee. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Guy Argo Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis Mr and Mrs Jack McDonough Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk Mr and Mrs Lester Strunk and Miss Maude McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Miller
Bachelors Club
Theo Muller
George Hellyer
Guy Argo
Ralph Davis
Jack McDonough
Harold Hawk
Lester Strunk
Maude McDonald
Life of Christ Film Draws Large Crowd at Local Church
A large crowd attended the film The Life of Christ at Evangelical United Brethren church Thursday evening. Rev. Charles Martin of Chariton spoke, and Mia Martin performed accordion accompaniment during the musical numbers with the picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Charles Martin
FE. U. B
Chariton
Mia
Martin
Women’s Society to Meet With Mrs Condra for December
The Women’s Society of World Service of the E U B church will meet at 7 30 p m Friday with Mrs Kenneth Condra for the December meeting. Henry Oehler, recently a patient at St Joseph’s hospital in Centerville, was brought home Monday evening to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
E. U. B. Church
Kenneth Condra
Henry Oehler
St. Joseph's Hospital
Centerville
Booster Club Plans Water Pump for Moravia Well
Moravia Booster club votes to install a large water pump in the city well south of the park. Funds to be raised via water sales with dividends pro rated to donors. Richard Veach, Art Fox, Rex Angel lead fund drive. committee includes Ivan Walter, Paul Spencer, Don Pettibone. January booster committee named. officers elected Ray Charity president Art Fox vice president Howard Evans secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Booater Club
Richard Veach
Art Fox
Rex Angel
Moravia
Albia
Centerville
Bert Turner
Mark Blackman
Booster Club
L. M. Williams
C. C. Coulson
Dick Veach
Howard Evans
Ivan Walter
Paul Spencer
Don Pettibone
Ray Charity
Albia Couple Wed at E U B Parsonage
On Thursday November 30 at 3:00 PM Homer Brown and Mrs Sara Petty both of Albia were married by Rev Leo Wilson at the E U B parsonage. They will reside at A Ave East in Albia with his sister Mrs Van Le master as witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Brown
Sara Petty
Albia
E. U. B. Parsonage
Leo Wilson
van Lemaster
Albis
Ave
Alice Wilson Honored At Surprise Dinner
Mrs Frank Wilson organized a surprise dinner for Alice Wilson to mark her birthday anniversary on December 6. Attendees included Leonard Wilson and family of Seymour, James Rousseau and family of Sovilla, Frank Wilson and John and Paul, and James Wilson. Afternoon callers visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Alice Wilson
Leonard Wilson
Famly
Seymour
James Rousseau
Sovilla
John and Paul
James Wilson
Georgianna Winsler Joins Bill Curphy Co Des Moines
Georgianna Winsler daughter of Mr and Mrs George Winsler graduated Thursday from a 10 month executive secretarial course at A T B college Des Moines. She accepted a receptionist and secretary post with Bill Curphy Co a construction firm in the Insurance Exchange Building Des Moines Mig Winsler began work there Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgianna Winsler
George Winsler
Des Moines
Miss Winsler
Bill Curphy Co
Insurance | Exchange
Migs Winster
ETC Club Meets With Mes Main in Attentive Session
The ETC Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs A O Main presiding. Mrs Edna Hiatt led the entertainment. Mrs Howard Carson won the mystery box and Mrs Lester Sawyer joined as a new member. Refreshments included date pudding with whipped cream mints and coffee served by hostess Mia Roy DuVall of Little Bear Wyoming attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
A. O. Main
Edna Hiatt
Howard Carson
Lester Sawyer
Mia
Roy DuVall
Little Bear
Wyoming
Legion Auxiliary Chili and Oyster Supper Draws Ninety
About 90 attended the Legion Auxiliary chili and oyster supper and bazaar Monday evening at the Legion hall. Prizes were awarded for games with Emery Hiatt high in pitch and Mrs. Gerald Morgan high in rook. door prize went to Leon Burns. Total proceeds around 123.90 from supper candy and bazaar sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion E
Emery Hiatt
Gerald Morgan
Leon Burns
School Lunch Menu for December Week
Thursday December 7 Baked beans steamed brown and baked apples one pint of milk Friday December 8 Salmon loaf parsleyed potatoes peas cherry pie sandwiches and milk Monday December 11 Macaroni and cheese green beans cake lettuce sandwiches milk December 12 Tuesday Scalloped potatoes breaded tomatoes fruit cheese wedges meat sandwiches milk December 13 Pork and corn bread potatoes apple salad milk
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Carrol Brees
A brief note thanks those who sent cards letters flowers and gifts during a recent illness. The writer says the kindness will always be remembered and signs as Mrs. Carrol Brees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Brees
Farewell Party Honors Maple Grove Neighbors
Maple Grove school hosted a farewell party Friday night December 1 honoring Mrs. Felton and the Emery Hiatt family. The program featured opera, sketches by Ashby pupils, and card playing with fruit salad cake cocoa and coffee served by hostesses Scott DuVall and Doud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove School
Harry Felston
Emery Hiatt
Curtis Tomlin
Bill Wilson
John Sharp
Loren Walter
Winston DuVall
Grant Tadlock
Kenneth Doud
Bert Arnold
Walter Scott
John Scott
Donnie
Paul Dean Coltrain
Donnie Burton
Raymond Ashby
Basile Tadlock
Ralph Tucker
Singspiration Held at Church of Christ
A capacity crowd attended the singspiration at the Church of Christ Sunday afternoon led by Evangelist Don ald Hunt with Mrs Hunt at the piano. Six year old Bobby Morney of Albia sang solo and numbers were performed by Ottumwa students quartet Cincinnati trio and a duet. The next singspiration will be January 7 at the Orleans church near Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Donald Hunt
Past Matron Club Christmas Dinner Held at Turner Home
Mrs C A Turner and Mrs George Winsler entertained the Past Matron Club at a dinner Monday evening at the Turner home. The table featured a Christmas tree and decor. At the business meeting Mrs Trenton Wilson was elected president and Mrs Howard Evans secretary. They then held their annual gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Turner
George Winsler
Turner
Trenton Wilson
Howard Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lovilia Irls
Mohawks
Louilla
Rex Foster
Wayne Wolf
Red
Fischer
Mary Guffey
Freeman Purvis
Phyllis Rabuck
Tconium Methodist
ARGO
Iconium
Marie Evans
W. M. Effie Gollaker
Sec
Don Wolf
Masonic
Monroe
Bachelor
Miller
Moravia Lbrary Board
Wm. Woodward
Eny
Bill Ocurphy
ETC Club
MES
Legion and Auxiliary
Maple Grove
Basil Padlock
Elaine Loig
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Centervilla
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