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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
4
Moravia Booster Club arranges a free Christmas party on Saturday December 19 for local children. A 2:00 PM free moving picture show at Morava theater features Lady From Texas and three short comedies with cartoons. After the film, baskets of candy will be distributed to attendees at the community building.
The Hilton Hustlers held their annual Christmas party at Hilton hall on December 14 with a potluck supper and gift exchange. Twenty three members and thirty two visitors attended, followed by a program of musical solos, a landscaping talk, lumber discussion, and a basketball planning session with Franklin Farmers at Albia high school gym. Leaders Keith Clark and Carl VanZante received gifts, and candy jars were shared. members listed include Paul Wilson DeWayne Clark Richard Hawk Kenny Ellison Jim Rogers John Murdy Paul Turner Ronald VanZante Carl Rouse Karl Rogers Raymond Clark Tom Koffman Paul Koffman Larry Spencer Mark VanZante Bert Whitlock Gary Rogers Larry Chance Jamey Pasut Martha Rouse Patty Rogers and Richard Mason.
The Women's Society of World Service met with Mrs Harold Mason for the December meeting. Mrs BE Hawk presided. The roll call cited World Evangel magazine excerpts. Plans were made for February World Service day.
Mr and Mrs David Dohrman and their children Dixie and Freddie spent Sunday with Mrs U Q Main and Mr Main in Waterloo where the children had stayed the previous week while the family moved into their newly built home.
Verneyse Ruth, weighing 8 pounds, born December 1 to Mr and Mrs Virgil Rawlins of Colfax Iowa. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Lurber. Also, at Smith Hospital Albia, a daughter named Patricia Ana was born to Mr and Mrs Bobby Hiatt on Friday.
Moravia girls upset the hoops on the road 58 to 44 as Mitzi Sawvel scored 29 and Joyce Exline defended well. The Moravia boys collapsed 45 to 27 with poor shooting and multiple turnovers, Bishop and Tomlin leading Moravia scoring.
Free throws by Jerry Woodward tied the score at the buzzer and in the first overtime. Moravia edged Numa 48-42 after two extra periods as Moravia's girls beat Mohawkettes 71-44. Joyce Martin led with 29 points for Moravia-Numa, Mitzi Sawyer scored 23, while Judy Martin and others added small totals. Moravia led late in regulation, then tied in the final seconds of regulation and forced overtime before pulling away. Friday Moravia squads travel to Troy. Udell hosts Tuesday.
The Girls Missionary Guild of the Evangelical United Brethren church met in December at Janet Chority's home with all members present. Miss Chority was the lesson reader and others shared Christmas customs from different lands. A business meeting, gift exchange, and refreshments followed.
Moravia FFA boys split two games with Albia on Thursday the 16th. Freshmen and sophomores won 24 to 21 with Jerry Main as top scorer. Juniors and seniors lost 51 to 24 led by David Dye. Also note a Wednesday game against Centerville reported by Jack Wilson.
The Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor Rev Ray Cox and Sunday School Superintendent Maddison announces Sunday school at 10 00 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m and a Saturday 1 30 p m practice for Gwen s Christmas program on December 20 with a 7 30 Christmas program
Grace Methodist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 am and morning worship at 11:00 am with recognition of the birth of Christ. The choir presents the Christmas cantata The Child Jesus at 7:30 pm. Christmas program slated for Wednesday 7:30 pm. watch the bulletin for schedule changes.
The Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Rev. Evan Stroud holds Sunday School at 10 o clock with Harold Mason as superintendent and Bill Bishop at 11 o clock for morning worship. Church Night on December 16 features a program and Christmas caroling. Next Sunday themes are Truths the Old Tales Tell in the morning and If Vesna Had Not Come in the evening. A Sunday School program with treats is planned for Thursday night December 24 Christmas Eve.
Rev W F T Evans minister Mrs Birdie Main superintendent Sunday School at 10 am Communion at 11 am Ladies Aid meets each Wednesday afternoon Christmas program and free event Wednesday Dec 23 at 7 30 All are invited
Iconium Methodist calls focus on Christmas as a divine gift through Jesus Christ rather than Santa and shopping. The church urges attendance at Sunday School and service next Sunday under the sermon Christ mas, then and now. The annual family Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the church December 18 will send gifts to an orphanage in York Nebraska. A Christmas tree program for children with treats is set for Sunday December 20 at 7 30 pm.
Lester Sawyer Jimmie and Mitzi spent Saturday with their wife and mother who is a patient at the University of Iowa hospital in Iowa City. She is recuperating nicely from an appendectomy but will have to remain at the hospital for a longer time yet.
Pvt Larry Tadlock, son of Mr and Mrs Grant Tadlock, is chosen to attend the eight week Sth Army Leaders Course at Camp Chaffee Ark. The program trains future noncommissioned and commissioned officers in leadership, drill, inspections, and instructional methods. The first five weeks cover leadership principles and testing, followed by three weeks of practical post training unit duties as acting NCO.
Church programs are scheduled across several congregations next week. The Methodist church holds a Christmas cantata Sunday night, Nazarenes host a Christmas program Sunday evening, and Methodist will and Church of Christ present a program Wednesday night. Thursday night features a Christmas program at the E U B church.
After a turkey dinner at the E. U. B. church Moravia Booster club elected Kenneth Condra as president and Art Fox as vice president M. K. Blackman was named secretary Retiring officers were Max Mc Donough Kenneth Condra and John Spencer Pictures were shown in the church basement by Albert Veach and a Christmas gift exchange followed
The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday with Mrs. Charles Coffin for a Christmas cooperative dinner and program. The program included Christmas music recordings and Bible verses, with Mrs. Dorringer reading an impressive birth of Christ story drawn from Isaiah and the Gospels. Members exchanged gifts as part of a mystery pattern.
Mrs O G Woodward fell Monday around noon injuring both bones above the wrist of her left arm. She was taken to the doctor for setting then went to Albia for x rays. Living alone, she will be cared for by relatives until able to return home.
Moravia grade school will stage two short operettas in the school gym this Thursday evening December 17 at 7 30. The younger group will perform Meet King Winter with characters King Winter Hop O My Thumb dudy and others. The upper grades will present The Gift of Christmas with Mary Faith Hope Love and a cast including Shepherds and Mary the mother of Jesus.
At the regular meeting Monday night the Rebekah lodge elected Mrs Raymond Charity as Noble Grand Mrs Melisas Felton as Vice Grand Mrs Mettie Roland as secretary and Mrs Paul Spencer as treasurer with D E Bishop re elected trustee The charter was undraped Refreshments of cookies fudge and coffee followed The December 28 meeting will be a cooperative dessert with elective officers furnishing the drink
Mr and Mrs Harry Woodward and Mr and Mrs Ray McCloud co hosted a Sew and So rook party at the Mc Cloud home on Wednesday night. Five tables competed with Mrs Trenton Wilson and Donald McCloud winning the most games. Harold Mason took the traveling prize. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches pickles date cake with whipped cream and coffee.
Members of the Church of the Nazarene held a fellowship supper at the parsonage with Rev. and Mrs. Ray Cox hosting Thursday evening. A shower for Pfc. and Mrs. Raymond Pemberton, married Dec. 4, was held with useful gifts. Gifts for a New Mexico Indian school were wrapped for Christmas shipping. Three clothing boxes were packed for a mission in Oklahoma.
Obituary notice for William Columbus Bivin of Moravia Iowa who died December 12 in Kirksville Missouri at age 79 with funeral held Sunday at Turner Funeral Home. Article lists survivors including five children eleven grandchildren and many stepchildren, plus a memorial thanks from family and church community. Also mentions a home Christmas decoration contest deadline and prize details in Moravia area.
Mrs. John Veach and daughter hosted the American Legion Auxiliary meeting with 25 attending. 874 coffee strips were turned in to aid orphanages, and 28 boxes of homemade candy were sent to service members. The Legion contributed $10 for postage. A program on Rehabilitation featured a Christmas Story from St Luke's. Next meeting: January 19 at Mrs. Chester Broshar's.
Taylor Township Farm Bureau gathered Monday at the New Hope schoolhouse. Committee members included Mr and Mrs Russell Burns and Mr and Mrs caret O Connor. After supper, Guy Argo led a business meeting as Lee Benz recounted Des Moines conventions. The program featured Lu cille Carter piano, readings by Jimmie Burns Merle Miller and Doris Boblenz, a Nancy Boblenz piano solo, Charlene Burns accordion and Charlene readings. Gifts surrounded a lighted Christmas tree as Santa distributed presents. An evening of pre Christmas festivity followed.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Buckallew of East Moline Alabama have leased the Corner Cafe. They have two children Wilma and Jay entering school. Buckallews will occupy the apartment above the cafe when vacated by the Clarks who previously operated the business.
Notice states the establishment will be closed all day on Christmas Day and will open at usual hours on Christmas Eve.
Next week the Union publishes its annual Christmas Greeting edition. It serves as a channel for local businesses to wish the community Season's Greetings and a Happier New Year. The issue will include Moravia community news and Santa requests from Moravia school founders. Watch for it.
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