New post office shines as bonds planned for building costs
The Union reports on bond issuance to cover construction costs of the new post office. Funds will come from monthly water bills, property assessments, and taxes. Glen Derby recalls the 1924 high school dedication as a benchmark while noting the new building’s modern features. The railroad also cuts small shipments, with a Jan. 15 effective date.
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Glen Derby
Moravian
Albia
M. F. Schneier
Schneider
Ane
Moravia town projects near completion as district advances
Moravia residents see projects reach climactic stages with the reorganized school district largely complete including stage curtains installation. The town’s water system operates smoothly with daily new hookups and good water quality noted.
Nazarene Church announces weekly schedule
The Church of the Nazarene announces Rev H LaVern Smith as pastor and Frank Woodward as Sunday School Superintendent. Sunday school at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 60 a m Young Peoples service at 7 00 p m Evening Evangelistic at 7 30 p m Hour of Prayer Wednesday evening.
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Church of the Nazarene
H. LaVern Smith
Frank Woodward
Young Peoples Service
Sunday Church Service Schedule at First Christian Church
Donald Plum pastor leads the church with Mrs Birdie Main superintendent. Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m and communion follows at 11 00 a m.
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Donald Plum
Birdie Main
Evangelical United Brethren Church plans Christmas program
Rev F A Richardson pastor Carl VanZante Sunday School 10:00 am church school for all. 11:00 am morning service sermon The Living Word. 12:00 noon basket dinner. 2:00 pm annual congregational meeting to elect officials. 7:30 pm youth fellowship Y Hour. Dec 10 1:00 pm Christmas practice. Dec 13 2:00 pm annual meeting. Dec 14 Ladies aid quilting. family night with W.S.W.S. lunch. 8:00 pm choir practice.
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Evangelical United Brethren Church
F. A. Richardson
Carl VanZante
W.S.W.S
Christmas Programs and Services Across Local Churches
Grace Methodist Church presents The Five Points of the Christmas Star at 10:00 Sunday school and 7:30 Evening service in Moravia with Out of the Night, a skid-row evangelism film. Moravia hosts a 2:30 Sub-District Youth Council, a 5:30 Senior M.Y.F., and a Dec 21 Christmas program practice.
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Grace Methodist Church
Weldon Whitenack
Fairview Lee Benz
M.Y.F
Moravia
Theve
Moravia Methodist Youth to present Sunday program
Evening events include 7:30 sound film Out of the Night and 7:00 choir rehearsal with a 7:30 prayer meeting. The West Central Sub-District officers host a 5:30 Fellowship program at Fairview youth night. Topics cover youth missions evangelism and fellowship. Janet Dixon leads the rural Methodist workers group with Pat Wright Elaine Perry Susan Smart Janet Harrington Joyce Walter Barbara Moulton also participating.
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Moravia
Udell News Hedgecock In Hospital Report
Pervis Hedgecock lies in a Kirksville Missouri hospital for x rays tests and treatment. Several local residents visited relatives in nearby towns including Moravia Des Moines Centerville Newton Avery Downing Rochester and Bloomfield during the week.
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Udell News
Hedgecock
H. H. Spring
Pervis Hedgecock
Kirksville
Ralph Pfannebecker and
Pfannebecker
Moravia
Ralph
Peoria
Local families share meals and visits across Udell area
Thanksgiving gatherings and weekend dinners fill Udell and nearby towns as residents hosted relatives from Des Moines Overbrook Derby Bloomington and Knoxville. Guests included Martha Bryant Dee Whisler Carl Phillips families and neighbors from Faber Mexico and Cen terville with outings to see color slides of a wedding and other photos.
Centerville Social Visitors and Holiday Gatherings
Centerville residents hosted and visited over the weekend with family and friends. Norma Lee, Dick Firtcks, and a young daughter joined Mrs. Elmer Elschlager and Maren Powell at the Lester Murdy home Friday evening. Sunday evening saw L. W. Powell host guests including Glenn Matthews, Lionel and Alvin Spring, Joe Moore, and B D Hinegardner. Thanksgiving dinners included Lionel and family and Harold Spring and David Bronson. Gloria and Sherry Spring stayed with Darlene Spring Thursday night and Friday. Zola Saum dined with Mrs. Elmer Caylor and Ruth McCoy Sunday. A note mentions a Free Gift Card from Union as Christmas gifts.
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Josie Stuckey
Jerry Stark
Des Moines
Lester Murdy
Albert Burkland
Qra Powell
Martyn
Fternoon
Herb Darrow
Newton
Alvin Spring
Joe Moores
Ralph Pfannebecker
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Minnie Morris
Knoxville
Richard Fincks
Shelly
Bloomington
Marvin Yeager
Coon Rapids
Earl Petefish
Cedar Rapids
Lucille Matthews
Udell
Glenn Matthews
Lionel Spring
Dewey Houser
David Bronson
Doyle Spring
Clyde Stotler
Robert
Faber
Jimmy
Mexico
Joe Moore
Moores
Karen
LaVern Thomas
and Sons of
Norma Lee
Dick Firtcks
Elmer Elschlager
Mar
Harold Spring
Gloria
Sherry Spring
Darlene Spring
Zola Saum
Elmer Caylor
Ruth McCoy
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JAC
Jons Closvers
Albis
Dial
First Christian Church
Ochler Bros
Tinisetlo
Firestone Stores
Carl Whisler
Ora Powell
Martha Bryant
Dee Whisler
Carl Phillips
Robert Morlan
Woodrow Duty
Frank Argo
Wright
Towa
Lionel Springs
Dewey Houser Jr
Lloyd
Overbrook
Kans
B. D. Hinebardner
Mary Lee
Calvin Ryan
Derby
Woods Bros
New Idea
John Deere
McCormick Deering
John van Zante
H. C. Peterson
Helen Schleier
Machinery & Equipment
Studebaker
Co-op
Jay Hawk
Massey Harris Combine
Oliver Corn
Rex Hagerman
Wendall Thomas
Lee Hiatt
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