Moravia Girls and Boys Triumph Over Allerton at Home
On Friday night December 2 Moravia High School defeated Allerton on their floor. In the girls game Joan Callen poured in 46 points with 21 field goals and 4 free throws as Moravia won 71 to 57. In the boys contest Moravia broke away in the fourth quarter to win 42 to 29 led by Bill Harris with 16 points while Allerton struggled after a tight first three quarters.
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MHS
Allerton
Moravia
Joan Callen
Kick
Bill Harris
Lockman
Rose
Veach Implement Co to Host Annual Family Party
The Veach Implement Company plans its annual Family Party for customers and friends. The event is set for Saturday night, Dec 19, at the school house, with a competition program and details to be announced in next week's Union. Meanwhile Moravia and Lovilia teams posted decisive basketball wins on the Lovilia floor. Lovilia girls and boys defeated Moravia 62-40 and 45-28 respectively, with Gwens scoring 30 for Lovilia and Rick-like players contributing for Moravia. The Lovilia Lions held the Mohawks to lower scoring and led from the first quarter, Don Walter scoring 20 for Lovilia while Moravia’s Callen and Rick led their teams with scattered points.
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Veach Implement Company
Levitia Lions
MHS
Lovilia
Jim Morrison
Lavilis
Moravia
FG Fl
Callen
Rick
Hiatt
Rose
Broshar
Kastern
Robinson Halden — Haver
Lavilia
Lavilia Lions
Mohawks
Slads
Don Walter
Bill Moore
Dean Easter
Rex Foster
Moravia Booster Club to Meet Friday Evening
The Moravia Rooster club will meet Friday at 6 30 p m at the Legion hall. A program of instrumental and vocal music will be by Mr Whaley the school's music instructor. The Legion Auxiliary will serve dinner with roast beef mashed potatoes baked carrots date pudding and coffee confirmed.
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Moravia Rooster Club
Legion Hall
Whaley
The
Legion Auxiliary
Appanoose County Teachers Council Holds Regular Meeting
On December 5 the Appanoose County Teachers Council met with 20 teachers present. Miss Letha Plowman spoke on promoting teaching careers and needed training, stressing entry into teaching where shortages exist and tailored preparation. Miss Opal Callen outlined goals for teachers and reported on the Des Moines state meeting attended with Mrs. Karl Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appanoose
Ed Taylor Buys Ray Tubaugh Property in Moravie
Mr and Mrs Eddy Paylor purchase the Ray Tubaugh property in Moravie and plan to relocate once Richard Proctor moves to the Taylor farm in the Fairview neighborhood. A Moravie Union welcome appears in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Taylor
Ray Tubaugh
Eddy Paylor
Ray Yubsiah
Moravie
Richard Proctor
Taylor
Fairview
Gift of Union subscription keeps remembrance year round
A simple lasting gesture, a subscription to the Union serves as a constant reminder throughout the year. An enduring gift that delivers weekly or regular issues to the recipient, signaling ongoing thoughtfulness and support.
Engagement of Marilyn Lee Hiatt to William E Molleck
Mr and Mrs Forrest Hiatt of Newton announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Lee Hiatt to William E Molleck son of Mr and Mrs N E Molleck of Newton The wedding is planned for New Years Day in Newton The Hiatts were former Moravia residents
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Marilyn Lee Hiatt
Forrest Hiatt
Newton
Marilyn Lee
William E. Molleck
N. E. Molleck
Hiatts
Moravia
Fern Foster Weds Lee Lemonds in Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Fern Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Foster became the bride of Lee Orman Lemonds son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lemonds of Albia at the Methodist church Sunday Dec 4 in a double ring ceremony read by Rev Waunelta Mc Connell. Mrs Lemonds was a Moravia senior and Orman a graduate of Albia High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Foster
Robert Foster
Lee Orman Lemonds
Charles Lemonds
Albia
Methodish Church
Waunelta McConnell
Lemonds
Moravia
Orman
Holstein cow with a record-breaking family
Loren Walters reports a 12-year-old Holstein that has produced 11 calves, including one set of twins, with ten daughters. The cow has 24 descendants in the next generation, and seven of the original heifers remain. The farm asks if anyone can beat the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Walters
Loren
Family Dinner Honors Several Birthdays
A family cooperative dinner Sunday at Rex Angel home honored birthdays of Mrs. Frank Cox Ramona Cox and Rex Angel. Attendants included Howard Brock Leora Joan and Dickiy Hiteman Burdette Cox Mona Dale Rowena Orel Easter Frances Ann Dana Joey Bill Robinson Carol Billy Wayne Foster Frank Cox Carl and Paul Powers. G B E MacCannon of Lis Moines visited Rev and Mrs Earl Rubach Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Angel
Frank Cox
Ramona Cox
Howard Brock
Leora
Joan
Dickiy
Hiteman
Burdette Cox
Ramona
Dale
Rowena
Orel Easter
Frances Ann
Dana
Joey
Bill Robinson
Carol
Billy
Wayne Foster
Carl
Paul Powers
CarreneS Evangelical United Brethren Church Schedule
Earl E Rabuck is pastor and Harold Mason Sunday School Supt. Schedule lists Sunday school at 10:00 am with worship at 10:50 am and 6:30 pm service. Youth fellowship at 7:30 pm plus Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm. Friday WSW at Winnie DuVall led by Eleanor Miller. Girls missionary guild meets with Viola Hammond Monday evening. Invitation to join worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl E. Rabuck
Harold Mason
W.S.W.S
Winnie DuVall
Eleanor Miller
Girls Missionary Guild
Viola Hammond
Grace Methodist Church Moravia Christmas Notices
Grace Methodist Church in Moravia invites worshippers to morning services at 11:00 with sermon E Believe in God and 10:00 p m Sunday school. Christmas season events include Dec 9 cooperative luncheon by W S C S with guest speaker Mrs Fontenelle of Albia. Dec 9 M Y F party at Don Pettibone home. Dec 22 children’s party 3:30 to 6:00. Dec 22 Christmas program at 7:30.
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Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Waunelta McConnell
Grace Methodist
M.Y.F
Don Pettibone
Wesley Methodist Church Holiday Services and Party
Wesley Methodist Church announces morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 10:30. Wesley Chapel dates to be re December 21. A Wednesday afternoon children’s party runs 3:30 to 6:00 December 23. Friday at 7:30 a Christmas program and tree.
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Wesley Methodist Church
Waunelta McConnell
Wesley Chapel
Church Activities Schedule At Nazarene Sunday
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 10 00 a m with Mrs A Hahn as superintendent A meeting of NY P 5 and Juniors is at 7 00 p m followed by an evening church service at 7 30 p m under Pastor A Hahn in the local church program.
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Church of the Nazarene
A. Hahn
N.Y
Church of Christ Moravia Services and Study Schedule
The Moravia Church of Christ announces Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Bible study led by Gene McCrory at 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper observed, and a 7:30 p.m. Bible Study on the Life of Christ.
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Bible
Gene’ S McCrory
Christ
Iconium Church Welcomes Evangelist Dewey B. Lark
Iconium Church of Christ announces Dewey B. Lark will lead weekly services beginning with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and Lord's supper at 11:00 a.m. Evening services to be announced. Lark succeeds James J. Brown after Brown moves to another field. All invited to attend.
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Church OF Christ Iconium
Dewey B. Lark
Iconium Church of Christ
James J. Brown
Brother Lalk
Universal Bible Sunday at Fairview Methodist Church
Dr and Mrs Edwards plan to be back Sunday for a Universal Bible Sunday at Fairview Methodist. The Berion subject is The Book to Live by. The church invites all to join in healing, worship, and a full Sunday service starting with early preparations.
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Edwards
Hiatt announces Edna Imogene Hiatt engagement to Boyd Runnells
Mr and Mrs Frank V Hiatt announce the betrothal of their daughter Edna Imogene to Boyd Edward Runnells son of Mrs Eva Runnells The couple plan a wedding in January confirmation pending and cards will be issued for the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V. Hiatt
Edna Imogene
Boyd Edward Runnells
Eva Runnells
Christmas Vesper Program at E.U.B. Church
A Christmas vesper program will be presented Sunday afternoon December 18 at 3 30 at the E U B church with the school band the girls glee club and the community choir taking part The last rehearsal is scheduled for December 11 at 2 00 pm at the E U B church with the band The complete program will be published next week in the Union
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.U.B
Garden Club Hosts Cooperative Christmas Dinner
Moravia Garden club members held a yuletide cooperative dinner at Mrs. L. M. Williams home with 18 members and guest Mrs. A A Kurtz of Knoxville attending. President Max McDonough announced a Christmas project to bake cookies and candy for shut ins, with packing on December 21 at her home.
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L. M. Williams
T. R. Gardner
Williams Home
Moravia
Max. McDonough
Mrs._ McDonough
Harold Mason
McDonough
New Members Join Union Farmerettes Club
Three new members Geneva Bell Miriam Hopkins and Marlene Hopkins joined the Union Farmerettes. Roll call referenced a furniture refinishing theme while Nadine Kelly and Maxine Alden led a talk on pattern sizing. Thirteen members attended including Jane Bruin Joyce Bruin Nadine Fern Kelly Kaythren Rose Clancy Marian Reagan Ramona Cox Betty Strunk Barbara Hinote Charlene Fleming Joyce Watts and Maxine Alden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Bell
Miriam Hopkins
Marlene Hopkins
Nadine Kelly
Maxine Alden
Jane and
Joyce Bruin
Nadine
Fern Kelly
Kaythren
Rose Clancy
Marian Reagan
Ramona Cox
Betty Strunk
Barbara Hinote
Charlene Fleming
Joyce Watts
Mrs. Alden
Mrs. Kelly
Universal Bible Sunday Observance at Iconium Methodist
A church notice invites attendance for Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and public worship at 11:00 a.m. at Iconium Methodist Wohatuu. Edwards will deliver the sermon titled The Book which Reveals Gods Purpose and Character as part of a universal Bible Sunday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wohatuu
USA
Bert Turner
Edwards
Turner Birthday Dinner Honored Bert Turner at Home
Mr and Mrs A Turner entertained Monday evening at a dinner party honoring Bert Turners birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Ellison and Kenneth of Albia, Mr and Mrs Carl Black and Mrs Bert Turner, Charles and Nancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Turner
Bert Turner
Roy Ellison
Kenneth
Albia
Carl Black
Mor
Mee
Charles
Nanvy
Card of Thanks from the Smayth and Carpenter families
We wish to thank neighbors, friends, and all who offered aid and sympathy during our bereavement. Your kindness and thoughtful conduct are deeply appreciated by Mrs. Walter Smayth, Qeezald Smayth, and Mr. and Mrs. Audys Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capremolous
Mi. Uted
Walter Smayth
Qeezald Smayth
Aid
Audys Carpenter
Card of Thanks from Gladteines for hospital aid
Mr and Mrs Jens Gladteines express deepest gratitude for kindness during Mr Glandscider s hospitalization. They appreciate the dear acts flowers blood donors meals fuel and support shown by all who helped during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glandscider
Jens Gladteines
Six Have Perfect Attendance at Evening School
The Moravia Homemaking and Agriculture Adult Evening School banquet on November 20 at the high school gymnasium drew about 75 attendees. Supt. John Card spoke, with music and a film. Diplom.a and attendance prizes went to Curtis Tomlin, Grant Tadlock, Clair Sellers, Gaylord McDanel, Lloyd Brown, Don Sandifer, Ed Robinson, Karl Tuttle, George Scott, and C. R. Sandifer for eight or more meetings. Tomlin also achieved 100% attendance for three straight years.
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Moravia
Gmnasium
John Card
Curtis Tomlin
Grant Tadlock
Clair Sellers
Crescent Wrench
Gaylord McDanel
Hammer
Lloyd Brown
Don Sandifer
Ed Robinson
Karl Tuttle
A.C
George Scott
C. R. Sandifer
Past Matrons Elect Mrs Coulson President
The Past Matrons met at Mrs. C. M. McFatridge’s home for a 6:30 dinner and Christmas gift exchange. Mrs. C. C. Coulson was elected president with Loyd Carter as vice president and Trenton Wilson as secretary and treasurer. next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Loyd Carter.
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Coulson
C. M. McFatridge
Chester Broshar
D. E. Bishop
C. C. Coulson
Loyd Carter
Trenton Wilson
Dale and Teller Wedding of October 20 Revealed
Miss Margaret Dale of Albia and Ivan Teller son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Teller of Moravia were married at 10 00 am Oct 20 at the office of the justice of the peace in Albia. They were accompanied by the bridegroom sister Mrs Cleo Ragan and Mr Wilbur Teller. Swan served 40 years in the Army most overseas. On Aug 7 he received a broken back in a car accident near Knoxville and is in a partial cast. They have been living with his parents and move this week to a farm two miles NW of Moravia.
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Margaret Dale
Albia
Ivan Teller
Wilbur Teller
Moravia
Justice of the Peace
Siater
Cleo Ragan
Swan
Knoxville
Walter Hannam Seeks Army Discharge Details
Walter Hannam of Fort Benning Georgia requests address change to Melrose Route 1. He expects discharge there on December 7. He served with Company C 10th Engineer Battalion at Fort Benning.
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Walter Hannam
Ft. Benning
Melrose
Route 1
Walter
10Th Engineer Bn
Sew and So Club Plans Christmas Dinner
Sew and So club members gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Woodward Wednesday evening Nov 30 for a social time. Mr and Mrs Carl Van Zante assisted hosts. Names were drawn for the Christmas gift exchange to be held during the annual dinner. Rock was played at six tables with Mrs Donald McCloud and Paul Turner high scorers. Sandwiches and coffee were served cafeteria style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
Carl van Zante
Donald McCloud
Paul Turner
Nazarene Society Holds Monthly Meeting
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene met with Mrs. Forest Main for its monthly gathering. Devotions were led, and members discussed Christmas customs abroad. A study on a book was presented, and articles from Japan were displayed. A kitchen shower for Mrs. Ivan Moddu was held with refreshments served.
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Women’s Foreign Misionary Society
Church of the Nazarene
Japan
Ivan Moddu
Dedigg
Pearson to Head Masonic Lodge Event
Harry Pearson was elected Worshipful Master of Antiquity Lodge No. 252 A F and A M at the regular meeting. Other officers elected included Loyd Carter Senior Warden Kenneth Condra Junior Warden P K Hornet Treasurer C C Coulson Secretary Guy Argo Senior Deacon Claude Hawk Junior Deacon Don Wolf Senior Steward Lloyd Rose Junior Steward Don Pettibone Organist Howard Smith Chaplain Harold Mason Tyler Dave Bishop Marshall and Don Wolf as retiring Master. Installation set for January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pearson
Antiquity Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Loyd Carter
Kenneth Condra
P. K. Hornet
C. C. Coulson
Guy Argo
Claude Hawk
Don Wolf
Stewart
Lloyd Rose
Don Pettibone
Howard Smith
Harold Mason
Tyler
Dave Bishop
Marshall
Woodward Boy Takes Polio Illness to Denver Hospital
Kenneth Woodward six year old grandson of Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward of Torrington Wyoming developed polio Sunday night and was taken Monday to a Denver children's hospital for tests and treatment. The family reports he had been ill since Sunday night.
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Harry Woondwards
Kenneth Woodward
Claire Woodward
Torrington
Wyo
Denver
Colo
Kenneth
Taylor 4-H Club Christmas Party Plans Finalized
Taylor township 4-H clubs meet at Jerry Pettibone's home last Wednesday to finalize plans for a cooperative Christmas party with the Taylorettes. A grab bag and supper are planned, with possible guests beyond parents, and games will be arranged by committees.
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Taylor Township
Jerry Pettibone
Taylor Tailors
B O’elock
Robert Hiatt
Ann Pettibone
Taylorettes
New Hope Rchool
Betty Harsh
Carolyn Boyer
Judy Boyer
Lilly Walsh
Sandra Hiatt
Jim Pettibone
Robert Carter
Chas
Endeavor Groups Enjoy Christmas Party
Seventeen members of the junior and senior Christian Endeavor groups of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a party Monday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs Earl Rabuck with Miss Mabel Coulson assisting hostess. Mrs. Rabuck had charge of the refreshments and they all sang Christmas carols. Secret pals received their gifts before the serving of sumptuous refreshments by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Mabel Coulson
Taylor Alders to Hold Cooperative Dinner Event
Mrs Ernest Hiatt will host a cooperative dinner at noon on Tuesday December 14. Members will roll call with a through centerpiece on the Christmas table. Guests bring a mystery gift wrapped in brown paper. Mrs Maury Meadows will share sewing tips from Centerville and Mrs Miller will recap the Des Moines conference highlights.
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Aid
Ernest Hiatt
Maury Meadows
Centerville
They Miller
Des Moines
Mrs Johnson Hostess Club Meeting Highlights
Mrs Johnson hosted the club at her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Leonard Palmer won a prize. delicious refreshments closed a pleasant gathering with Bee and other attendees enjoying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vlub
Dgho Johnson
Leonard Palmer
al Tedlowis
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Whicker
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Boyer
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Stucker
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Halden
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Turner
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Haver
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Kelley
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