Head On Collision on Highway 60
A two car crash on Highway 60 near the Ernie Tucker farm south of Moravia occurred at 9:00 p m Tuesday. Robert McDonald was arrested by Appanoose County Sheriff A G Morian as high speed involved others included Ella Hannam a Moravia star player Donna Malone and James Hehmeyer. Vehicles damaged were a 1941 Plymouth driven by McDonald and a DeSoto driven by Clausing with total damage about 1125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonald
Appanoose County
A. G. Morian
Morian
Douglas
Ella Hannam
Moravia
Donna Malone
Blakesburg
James Hehmeyer
Glen- Wood Street
Ottumwa
Dale Robert Clausing
South Willard
Hehmeyer
Clausing
McDonald
Plymouth
DeSoto
Ernie Tucker
Chariton Township to Sell Jaybird School House at Auction
The School Board of Chariton Township will sell at public auction the Jaybird school house in District No. 2 Chariton Township to the highest bidder for cash on December 17 1948 at 2 p m. Sale held at School Building and subject to approval by the School Board. 5612 G C Tisue Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton Township
G. C. Tisue
Secy
Library Receives 11 Books From Harlan Horner
The Moravian library board met Saturday after Story hour. Mrs. Hahn, Mary Low McDonough led activities and a minutes reading. Librarian report approved. a donation of 11 books from Harlan Horner of New York City was gratefully received and added to the library collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
F. A.hahn
Mary Low McDonough
Louis Schaffner
Mra
Harry McCrory
Harlan Horner
New York City
Horner
Junior C E meets at Viola Hammond home
The junior Christian Endeavor group of E U B church held an eight party Monday evening at Viola Hammond's home with ten group members and sponsor Miss Mabel Coulson attending. Kathleen Halden led devotions and business, Bill Bishop and Judy Boyer helped with games, and Mrs Hammond and Viola served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Sheep Field Day Dec 16 at Ottumwa
Local sheep raisers will take part in the purebred sheep field day and sale at Ottumwa on Dec. 18. Shropshire and Hampshire breeders are featured with Virgil Dooley E. M. Coltrain and Kenneth Coltrain. A lamb and carcass grading demonstration is set for 10:00 a.m. followed by parasite control and wool harvesting talks. The meeting runs into the afternoon, adjourns at 3:00 p.m., and invites all sheep raisers to attend at theOttumwa Coliseum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Shropshire
Hampshire
Virgil Dooley
E. M. Coltrain
Kenneth Coltrain
Iowa
Robb’s International Show Champions Highlight Iowa State
Thomas A Robb returns to Ames after attending the International Expo in Chicago where Iowa State College entries swept the Swine Beef Cattle and Sheep classes. The school claimed champion and reserve titles including the Spotted Poland China boar and a renowned Shorthorn steer. The event saw ten wethers twelve steers and three barrows, with swine entries trimmed by a flu outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Robb
Ames
Chicago
Iuwa State College
Tow
Juwa State College
Lows State
Euae
Tom Kebb
Baibars
Moravia
Rob
Iowa State
Harold Brown Is Moravia Night Marshal
Following Karl LaHue’s resignation Moravia town council named Harold Brown as night marshal He began duties December 1 at Moravia authorities office and will serve in the role through present period
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brown
Karl LaHue
Moravia
Moravia Booster Club elects Richard Veach president
Richard Veach was elected president of the Moravia Booster Club at a Friday meeting succeeding Don Wolf. Albert Witherby named vice president, Bert Turner secretary, and Mrs. Rowena McFatridge elected honorary member and treasurer. Supper was served by the Legion Auxiliary. Robert C. Byers spoke on fire protection and rural plans include a farm water survey and volunteer firemen. Initiation fee eliminated. dues set at 3 dollars. Decorations planned for business district and a contest with prizes for local window and outdoor displays being organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia Booster Club
Richard Veach
Don Wolf
Richard
Albert Witherby
Bert Turner
Howard Evans
Rowena McFatridge
John Dille
McFatridge
The
Legion Auxiliary
Robert C. Byrus
Iowa State College
Ames
Byrus
Moravia
Moravia Fire Department
Kenneth Condra
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Notes
The group met last Wednesday at Mrs. Leo Thompson’s home west of town. Mrs. Fay Paxston read scripture and Mrs. Carson Jordan offered prayer. Mrs. Forrest Main led business, while the study on "China Crisis" was directed by Mrs. Wm. Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene
Leo Thompson
Fay Paxston
Carson Jordan
Forrest Main
Wm. Woodward
Monroe County Farm Bureau Meets At Albia
The Monroe County Farm Bureau women hosted the county gathering in Albia. Speaker Miss Marghretta Tarr, a landscape artist at Iowa State College in Ames, spoke on Home Grounds Improvement. It was an all day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Monroe County
Albia
Marghretta Tarr
Iowa State College
Ames
Mrs. Veach Home From Kirksville Hospital
Mrs Albert Veach was brought to her home here Tuesday from Laughlin hospital in Kirksville Missouri to recuperate from four major operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veach
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers
Antiquity Lodge No 252 A F P A M elected Don Wolf master Harry Pearson moved to senior ward Claude Hawk junior ward P K Horner treasurer C C Coulson secretary Norman Ward trustee to replace Fred Blumenstock Other trustees are Orville Burton and Dick Wilson Installation set for Monday January 3 1949 Joint installation with the O E A M invited Refreshment committee names Oyster soup served at 6 30 to 20 members Norman Ward led soup making
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiquity Lodge
A. F P
Don Wolf
Harry Pearson
Claude Hawk
P. K. Horner
C. C. Coulson
Norman Ward
Fred Blumenstock
Orville Burton i
Dick Wilson
0. E
Masons
Don Pettibone
Lloyd Rose
Howard Evans
Harold Mason
H. K. Smith
Funeral Held For Orville Callen In Iconium
Orville Loraine Callen born January 4 1889 in Monroe county Iowa died November 27 1948 in Glendale Arizona at age 59 funeral services were held December 2 1948 at the Methodist church in Iconium with Rev Wayne Dunlap officiating The service was under Turner Funeral Home pallbearers included Richard Callen Kenneth Free Wayne Thompson and others He was survived by his wife three brothers eight sisters and many nieces and nephews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Loraine Callen
William
Rebecca Callen
Monroe County
Iowa
Glendale
Ariz
Fern Turner
Lawrence
Norris
Orrin
Albia
Gilbert
Mystic
Mayme Callen
Gilbert Woodcock
Michigan City
Ind
Earl Woodcock
Stanchfield
Minn
Elbert Moore
Lloyd Clark
Columbus Junction
Ralph Cline
Chugwater
Wyo
Ross Speer
Hugh Richey
Methodist Church
Iconium
Heiwitz
Wayne Dunlap
Turner Funeral Home
Lowell Turner
Cloyd
Grace Whitehead
Richard Callen
Kenneth Free
Wayne Thompson
Dewayne Moore
Bill Moore
Bill Wiand
Martha Adams Taken To St Joseph Hospital
Mrs. Martha Adams was transported Tuesday to St. Joseph hospital in Centerville for treatment and care. She was moved by Turner ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Adams
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Turner Ambulance
Public Sale Dates and Local Farm Transfers
Ralph B. Davie advertising a closing-out farm sale on Tuesday December 14 as the Davie farm transfers to Denny Homeratte of Albia. Ralph has bought a business in Albia and will take possession December 21. On Wednesday December 15 Frank Swaim administrator will sell the 117 acre Jeff Taylor farm at 2:00 p.m. Moravia community build. See page two for complete details and sale bills offered by The Union to reach a wide audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph B. Davie
Frank Swaim
Jeff Taylor
Moravia
Methodist Churches Plan Christmas Messages and Services
Moravia and surrounding area churches announce Sunday schedules with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. in Moravia, and a 9:45 a.m. service with 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at Wesley Church. Pastor Dunlap and Superintendent Callen oversee worship and sermons including "The Promise of the Ages."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Moravia
Iowa
Waunelta McConnell
Wesley Methodist Church
Iconium Methodist Church
L. Wayne Dunlap
Gilbert Callen S
Fairview Methodist Church Service and programs
Fairview Methodist Church in Main Station Iowa lists Sunday School at 9 00 a m Morning Worship at 10 00 a m for all ages The church choir holds practice on Wednesday evening Lee Benz is named Sunday School Superintendent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
H. L. Hilton
Fairview Methodist Church
Main Station
Iowa
L. Wayne Dunlap
Lee Benz
Nazarene Church Service Schedule
Church of the Nazarene announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by M. H. Talanahy, morning worship at 11:00 a.m. and N. Y. P. S. meeting at 7:00 p.m. Evening prayer and Bible study Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
F. A. Hahn
M. H. Talanahy
N. Y
Evangelical United Brethren Church Service Schedule
Dr. C L Young pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Worship follows at 6:30 p m with Youth Fellowship for High School and Intermediates at 7:30. Evening worship at 30 p m and Thursday prayer meeting complete the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
C. L. Young
Harold Mason
Church of Christ Moravia Service Schedule and Study
The Moravia Church of Christ led by James Brown announces 9:45 a.m. singing and preaching on the subject Encouragements to the faithful Christian and 10:45 a.m. Lord's Supper according to Acts. Bible school at 12:06 a.m. with Eugene McCrory leading. Sept Friday at 7:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer at Mrs. Harry McCrory's home. You are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Moravia
James Brown
Eugene McCrory
Harry McCrory
Welcone
Protracted Bible School and Revival Services
James Brown minister leads a 10 60 Bible School at 12 00 a m with Lord's Supper and Acts 20 7. Evangelist Donald G Hunt conducts services nightly except Monday with singing and preaching. 7 30 p m Evening Service continues the revival with Hymns and choruses led by Hunt and piano by his Portland sister. Archie Word reports good attendance and spiritual blessing as saints are built up in faith. Services begin each evening around 9 40 p m and invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Bible School
Donald G. Hunt
Brother Hunt
Evangelist
Archie
Word
Portland
Oregon
Rule the YeGstiwal Attendseine Clauei Service
An unusual parish notice calls attendees to a Sunday service at the Church of Free Meiliilint. The message names Phe Wom and Lhd payer Gd as organizers and urges participation in a community observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seine Clauei
Church of Your Free
Kledsic Pena
Fire Truck Fund Tops as Thirteen Shares Sold
Thirteen shares in the new Moravia community fire truck have been purchased since the last issue, pushing the fund over the top though more money is needed for the siren and equipment. Rural protection plans draw in farm residents paying 25 dollars per share, valued even for those who may never need the service. Recent buyers include C Hunt D E White Elsie Long Buell Taylor Frank Woodward R R Pennington G A Witherby C W McIntire Margery Tracy Ray E Witt H E B Glick Ralph Robinson John L Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
C. Hunt
D. E. White
Elsie Long
Buell Taylor
Frank Woodward
R. R. Pennington
G. A. Witherby
C. W. McIntire
Margery Tracy
Ray E. Witt
H. EB. Glick
Ralph Robinson
John L. Main
Plan Entertainment When Truck Comes Plan Entertainment When Truck Comes
A committer led by Ivan Walter plans a benefit entertainment at the school house tied to Moravia's new Tire truck delivery. The event will be home talent only with a free will offering and no admission. A noon fire equipment demonstration precedes an evening program. Firemen's Ball date awaits the fire truck's arrival this month. Talent is being sought from the community. Other committee members include Roy Matherly and Warry Pearsea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Walter
Moravia
Frey
Meravig
Troeck
Nancy Wilson and William Meere wed in Unionville church
The ceremony took place Monday November 22 at Pid View church south of Unionville with Rev. Derive Flowers officiating. The couple, Meary Hiser Wilson and William Waldo Moore, were attended by Mary Kathryn Me maid of honor and Will Moore as best man. A luncheon followed at the bridegroom’s home before the couple departed for a future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Moore
Janet Martin
Charlotte Rogers
McVsrty
Methodist Hold Program At Churh Saahp Night
A church event held by Methodists at Mos Udist church in Mis and Mia drew attendees including Georgiana Witsles and Mrs. Kati Youle. The program featured singing and remarks, with several group members presenting items and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Mia
Georgiana Witsles
Mae
George Wap
Apk
Moravia and Lovilia doubleheader recap and schedule notes
Moravia hosted Lovilia in a girls 29 28 and boys 38 41 doubleheader. Elin Hannam led Moravia with 11 points and Georgiana Winsler 9. Tracy scored 16 for Lovilia. A freshmen sophomores game preceded, then schedule changes announce Mystic cancellation and Promise City visits December 17, with Moravia games listed through January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Lovilia
Elin Hannam
Georgiana Winsler
Vandenberg
Louilia
Tracy
Harris I. Brys
Mystic
Promise City
Feline
Moravia Boys
Melrose
Moravia Girls
Cincinnati
Moultén
Exline
Seymour
Unionville
Morasvia
Town Success School
Myatic
Numa
Moulton
Allerton
Blakesburg
Tragedy in wreck on Highway 137 claims teen life
A 14 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Tharp of Eddy Villy, died in a two vehicle crash on Highway 137 between Alina and Eddyville Tuesday night. He was a student at Bio High School and brother of Smith Tharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By Tharp
May
Ben Tharp
Eddy Villy
Alina
Eddyville
Bio High School
Smith Tharp
Morrison Underwood wed in Linneus Missouri
Dorothy Louise Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Morison of Moravia married Howard Underwood son of Mr and Mrs Claude Underwood of Unionville at a Methodist parsonage in Linneus on Monday November 22. The ring ceremony was read by Mrs Grade Christy. Attendants were Travin Underwood and Mesa Underwood of Unionville. The couple will reside in Unionville. The groom runs a barber shop in Moravia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Louise Morrison
Richard Morison
Moravia
Howard Underwood
Claude Underwood
Unionville
Linneus
Methodist Parson
Grade Christy
Vod Mesa
Travid Underwood
Uounsul
Unichville
Troshaur
Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Andrew
Mrs Hugh McFatridge of Jeoni wa reti rhed Monday from Cedar ids where she went Friday to end the pollen wedding of Mr cFairidge s brother in law andl ew Mr and Mrs R T Andrew Andrew is the former Marg atridge of the cunium com Dyleasty eldest sister of Hugh Me Werte Mr aunt Mrs Andrew were muar dio Dec 4 1808 and have spent oeet of their married life in Cedar Layuis They have four sons one de depletey Thyrandechildmen and whwawat orandechildren A family dinner was served at Gooiod open house was held from teh fay it the Second Christian deel in Cedi Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McFatridge
Jeoniwa
Cedarids
MrcFairidge
Andlew
R.T. Andrew
Andrew
Margatridge
Hugh Me Werte
Muardio
Cedar Layuis
Garden Club Christmas Meeting Report
A Garden Club Christmas meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Havevaet Smith. Members enjoyed a noon dinner and a festively decorated scene with guests providing decorations and gifts. Mrs. Joe Watt chaired the meeting in the president’s absence as plans were made to distribute plates of pudding and condiments to the shut ins around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Havevaet Smith
Wes
Joe Watt
Hhe
Hus
Albert Witherly Wall
II Pujuier
Max Me
Witherly
Wesley Church Night Meeting In Odd Attendance
A fragment mentions a Wesley Church night gathering with attendance irregular and mentions a pewter or lute reference. The text is garbled but indicates a church event held in the evening, with names unclear and some local notes.
Moravia Girls Top Allerton as Boys Fall Short
Coach James Morrison's Mohawks split a double header at Allerton last Friday. Moravia girls won 32 to 23 led by Lillian Rick with four points and Winslet with eight. Allerton boys edged Moravia 30 to 27 as Tracy scored ten and Smith eight, with Moravia trailing 17-14 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrison
Mohawks
Allerton
Moravia
Lillian Rick
Winslet
Tracy
Moraviana
Smith
Progressive Club Hosts Bridge Party in McDonough
Mrs Garnet McDonough Mrs Paul Broshar and Mrs Karl Tuttle co hosted a Progressive club gathering Friday night at the McDonough home for members and their husbands. Five tables played bridge with Chester Broshar and Mrs George Winsler winning high score as decorations reflected Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet McDonough
Paul Broshar
Karl Tuttle
McDonough
Progressive Club
Bluy
Chester Broshar
George Winsler
Sunday Guests At W P Davis Home
Mr and Mrs W P Davis hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Forrest Potts of Gilliam Missouri and Mr and Mrs Ralph Turner with daughter Helen and Mr and Mrs Harold Mason with Richard. Potts visited Ralph Turner and Horton Potts homes before leaving Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Davis
Forrest Potts
Gilliam
Ralph Turner
Ralph Davis
Helen
Harold Mason
Richard
Potts
Horton Potts
Kensington Club Dessert Book Party Recap
Members of the Kensington club and guests met at Mrs Luise Oehler home Thursday evening Week 2 for a dessert book party. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess and everyone enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Club
Luise Oehler
County Legionnaires Elect Two Moravians
Two members of Basil Cowell Post No. 361 of the American Legion were made officers of the Appaliouse County Legion at a Centerville meeting on December 1. Harry Pearson was elected cashier and Chester Broshar adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Cowell
American Legion
Wade
Appaliouse County Legion
Centerville
Harry Pearson
Caiedthice
Chester Broshar
County Auxiliary Convention Attended in Centerville
Mrs Garnet McBonough Mes Ernie Kincade and others attended a county Legion auxiliary convention at the Legion home in Centerville Tuesday evening. State Auxiliary president Mrs Bueker of Iowa Falls and 5th District president Mrs Helen Hutuski of Albia spoke. A cooperative supper preceded the program with about 100 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet McBonough
Ernie Kincade
Bert Turner
Jay Gebier
Chet Bro
Gerald Morgen
Hiatt
Carl Black
Leonard Palmer
Aounty Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Centerville
State Auxiliary
Buek Er
Iowa Falls
Sth Disteer
Helen Hutuski
Albia
Unouville Woman Gives Birth at Centerville Behi Hospital
Mrs. Verner Hawk of Unouville gre surprised as an infant daughter arrived on November 30 at Behi hospital in Centerville. The Union's reporter noted the event in Unicuy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didi. Usd
Verner Hawk
Unouville Gre
Puri
Be Hi Hospitel
Centerville
Union
Unicuy Die
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robb
Moravia Union
W. F
M.S
Monroe Township
F. B
Mrs. Veach
Masonic Lodge
Orville Callen
O. L. Cullen
Ed Cline
K. E. Owens
Loyd Carter
Loyd McDanes
Max Cleaver
Ben White
Earl
Bissie
Judy Gladfelder
Pat Rodgers
Doyle Hampion
Merle Smith
Annette Bradley
Bill Reeves
Lae Benz
Fa George
T Zimmer
Norma
Rick
Alberta B
Rabu Il
Phyllis
Cart
Virginia
Whicker
Oavite Ha Bad
Rosé
Merton
Luse Edna
Halden
Patricia
Overturt
Verna
Steffan
Karel
Vince
da Voute
Az Lovkh
Harald Bio Ishyr
Muay L
Az Putte
Wicherd
buVall
Freddie
Easter
Veril
Sandifer
Marjorie
Wit
George Fait
Doer
Perry
Beales
Lille
J Wa
Cavktues
Hilton Church
Mhe
Selene
Roy Matherly
Warry Pearsea
Nancy Wilson
William Meere
Morrison
Horothy Morrison
Wesley
M&s. McDonough
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