Forced Landing In Fog Ends Flight To Seattle
Mrs. Levi Robinson learned from her grandson Pvt. Johnnie A. Robinson that he was among six planes traveling from San Diego to Seattle. Heavy fog caused four planes to return to San Diego and his aircraft tried to land, struck a tree top, nearly hit a car, but climbed away and reached Seattle. One plane was lost. Johnnie Robinson, son of Claire Robinson of Ottumwa and a former Moravian, is stationed at Marine Barracks U S Naval Station Pier 1 Seattle Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Robinson
Johnnie Robinson
San Diego
Seattle
Wash
Claire Robinson
Ottumwa
Johnnie A. Robinson
Marine Barracks
U. S. Naval B Station
Pier $1
Catherine Hiatt Weds Vernon Hawk
Miss Catherine B Hiatt daughter of D L Hiatt and Vernon D Howk son of the late Mr and Mrs Elmer Hawk were united in marriage at 3 pm Sunday Dec 15 at Unionville Baptist church Rev Herbert M Richmond read the single ring ceremony Miss Doris Burton of Knoxville cousin of the bride was the only attendant The bride a Unionville high school graduate taught in rural schools The groom a well known farmer has resided here for years They will live on the groom's farm northeast of Unionville A reception followed at the bride's father's home Guests included Emert Hawk Mark Iowa Mrs Harry Burton and son Arthur Centerville Miss Doris Burton Knoxville and J W Proctor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine B. Hiatt
D. L. Hiatt
Vernon D. Howk
Elmer Hawk
Unionville Baptist Church
Herbert M. Richmond
Doris Burton
Knoxville
Unionville High School
Unionville
Emert Hawk
Mark
Iowa
Harry Burton
Arthur
Centerville
J. W. Proctor
Dr Orelup's Father Dies in Ottumwa
Fred G. Orelup 88 prominent Ottumwa lawyer died Saturday. He was dean of lawyers in the second judicial district and practiced in Ottumwa 65 years. Survived by wife Mattie Hinesy son Dr Don K Orelup of Albia and three grandchildren. Funeral Monday at First Congregational church Ottumwa with burial in Ottumwa Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Orelup
Ottumwa
Don K. Orelup
Albia
Moravia
J. H. Telfer
First Congregational Church
Orelup
Monroe County
Cedar County
Iowa
Hiram
Katherine Decker Orelup
University of Iowa
Old Coal Palace
Mattie Hinsey
Kresge
Wapallo County Bar Association
Geneviava Gould
I. L Gould
Des Moines
Jean and
Bilould
Don Nelson Orelup
Mrs W C Bivin and Mrs Fred Tillmont Host Stanley Party
Mrs W C Bivin and Mrs Fred Tillmont will co host a Stanley party Friday night December 27 at the Bivin home.
Outlaws Gardner Hankary East End Cafe Angel's Garage Spencer Grocery High Score
Rex Angel offers a $5 prize for the high score in any game bowled before December 23. Open entry to all, no league membership required. contestants include Albia areas and named venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia Outlaws Gardner Hankary East End
Angel's Garage
Spencer Grocery
Rex Angel
Gana
Next Union issue delayed for Christmas greetings display
The Union will publish one day later than usual due to Christman day. The current issue features many Christmas greetings from Moravia firms. Some firms not selecting ads this issue may place New Year greetings next week with available cut and copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Union
Moravia
Christmas Program at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ presents a Sunday afternoon program at 1 30 by the church youth. The event features songs including O Come All Ye Faithful and Silent Night plus readings and prayers by Horace Schaffner and Clarence Schaffner with performances by Mitzi Sawyer Bobby Schaffner Lillie Belle Schaffner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Horace Schaffner
Santa
Bobby Schaffner
Mitzi Sawyer
Letha Schaffner
Chirlie Paxton
Universal Joy
Lillie Belle Schaffner
Letha Louise Schaffner
Frances McCrory
Howard Paxton
Karl Lahue
Clarence Schaffner
Resolution of Respect for Moravia lodge member Robert Stoops
Moravia Iowa Rebekah Lodge No 404 resolves to mourn Brother Robert Stoops who passed December 5 1946. The charter will be draped for thirty days and the resolutions published in the Moravia Union and sent to the family. committee members Carl Black Ethel Gardner Charles Fulton present condolences and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Rebekah Lodge
Iowa
Robert Stoops
Silent River
Moravia Union
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Levi Coulson
Mrs Levi Coulson was surprised Friday as her children and families gathered for a cooperative supper honoring her 80th birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Stevens and family of Centerville, Mr and Mrs W O Coulson and children of Moulton, Mr and Mrs C Coulson and Linda and Merrill, and Lester McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Coulson
Chilren
John Stevens
Centerville
W.O. Coulson
Moulton
C. ©. Coulson
Linda
Merrill
Lester McCoy
Legion Auxiliary Meets at Black Home in Moravia
The American Legion Auxiliary gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Car Black's home with 21 attendees. Hostesses were Mrs. Ralph McDonough and Mrs. Jake Day. Mrs. Gerald Morgan led the business meeting and gifts were exchanged around a decorated Christmas tree. A Christmas basket was planned for a Moravia family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxilary
Car) Black
Ralph McDonough
Jake Day
Gerald Morgan
Bert Turner
Lea Hiatt
Gua Pfannebecker
Moravia
Harold Burton
L. M. Williams
Plano
Past Matrons Enjoy Chili Supper At East End Cafe
The Past Matrons of the Moravia Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, were entertained with a chili supper Monday evening in the Blue Room at the East End Cafe. Mrs Mildred Bishop and Mrs Effie Gollaher were hostesses. After supper a brief business meeting and officer elections were held. A jovial time and gift exchange concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Order of the
Eastern Btst
East End
Mildred Bishop
Effie Gollaher
Christmas Program At Nazarene Church Moravia
A Christmas program will be presented at the Moravia Church of the Nazarene Sunday evening Dec. 22 at 7 30. The public is invited to attend. The program features a long roster of readers singers and scenes including The Best Story My Wish A Candle and A Christmas Remembrance performed by local youths and adults under the direction of Johnny Dudley and Rev Burd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Church of the Nazarene
Johnny Dudley
Rev
Burd
Jerry Lee Bucklaler
Max Cotttingham
Bobby Cottingham
Gordon Woodards
Gerald Thomas
Gary Barnes
Lois Thomas
Sharon John
Birthday party for Mitzi Sawvel marks eleventh year
Ten schoolmates gathered after school Thursday to celebrate Mitzi Sawvel’s eleventh birthday. Guests included De lores Bisby Viola Hanmond Aileen Turner Shirlin Paxston Neilia DuVall Carol Broshar Martin Wanda Jordan Sharon Park and Janice Pollock. Hostess Mrs Lester Sawyer led games and served cake with seven candles and ice cream. gifts arrived from Kandene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitzi Sawvel
Delores Bisby
Viola Hanmond
Aileen Turner
Shirlin Paxston
Neilia DuVall
Carol Broshar
Gover Martin
Wanda Jordan
Sharon Park
Janice Pollock
Lester Sawyer
Pre-Christmas Dinner At Lew Hiner Home
A pre-Christmas dinner was held at the Lew Hiner home on Sunday December 14. Those enjoying the day included Mr and Mrs Max Hiner, Mr and Mrs Horace Schaffner, Mildred Moors, Pearl Hiner of Cedar Rapids, Lew Hiner at Cykville, Mya, Lew Hiner and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Hiner
Max Hiner
Horace Schaffner
Mildred Moors
Pearl Hiner
Cedar Rapids
Cykville
Mya
John
Flight Of The Stork News Brief Recap
My and Mrs James Nash welcomed a daughter born December 17 at St Joseph hospital Centerville. December 11 births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gene Judge of Chicago formerly Miss Lela Luse. Glen Ernest to Mr and Mrs Arthur Shaw Vallejo California. Dennis Ray to Mr and Mrs Clarence Baayen at Mercy Hospital Des Moines. Marjorie is daughter of Mr and Mrs W H VanDorin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
James Nash
St. Joseph Hospital
Centerville
Myx
Gene Judge
Chicago
Lela Luse
Glen Ernest
Arthur Shaw
Tenn
St. Vallejo, California
Clarence Baayen
Dennis Ray
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Th Prother
Marjorie
W. H. VanDorin
Christmas Program Highlights At Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church activities include morning worship at 10, Sunday School at 9:30 led by Mrs. C. M. McFatridge, and a Christmas program by children at 7:30 Tuesday. Wesley Chapel services at 9:30 and 10:30 with a Christmas program Sunday, Dec. 22 at 7:30. A Hiattaville hall event drew about 60, featuring old photos and Christmas scenes, praised as the best display yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Makning
Town
I. Danis
Hiattaville Hall
Bethlehem
Evangelical United Brethren Church announces Christmas program
Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Pastor Earl Rabuck lists Sunday school at 10:00 with Donald Jones as superintendent, worship at 10:50, Christian Endeavor at 7:30, and preaching plus music. Christmas program practice for children Saturday 1:00 and Monday 7:00 for full program. no midweek service this Wednesday due to Christmas. The denominations have united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Earl Rabuck
Donald Jones
Christian Endeavor Meeting
United Brethren
Evangelical
Christmas Program and Services at Sunday School
Horace Schaffner, Superintendent, invites all to a Communion Service at 10:50 a m, a Christmas Program at 4:00 p m, and a Christian Endeavor gathering at the Harry DuVail home. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Schaffner
My Christian Endeavor
Harry DuVail
Local Church Services And Christmas Program Schedule
Esther Babb leads Yeonium Circuit worship at Teonium Church School with service at 11 15 a m and M Y F at 7 00 p m Thursday includes Fairview Church School services at 2 60 a m and evening worship 7 00 p m A Christmas program is planned at AM 8 C 8 church Wednesday Midweek services Thursday 7 30 p m at the pastor home Hilton Church holds 10 00 a m worship and 10 50 a m church school M F at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeonium
Esther Babb
Teonium Church
Donald Whitehead
Lehurch
Fairview
Hilton
Rev Burd Completes Revival at Mason City
Rev. W. E. Burd returned from Mason City where he closed a series of meetings at the First Church of the Nazarene. Rev. and Mrs. Ray Phillips of Oskaloosa supplied at the local church during the pastor's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burd
Mason City
W. E. Burd
First Church of the Nazarene
Ray Phillips
Oskaloosa
Correction in Des Moines school news item
A correction notes that Margaret Euttory, a 1940 graduate of M. H., was stated last week to be employed at O. B. West Wholesale Co. in Des Moines. The corrected detail clarifies her current employer location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Euttory
M. H
O. B. West Wholesale Co
Des Moines
Naomi Stevens and Lester McCoy Wed in Unionville Mo
Naomi Stevens daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stevens and Lester McCoy son of Mr and Mrs Taylor McCoy were united in marriage at the First Baptist church in Unionville Missouri on a Saturday in December 1946 The service was read by Rev D LeRoy Sparks The couple will live on a farm southwest of Centerville after a short wedding trip Attendants were the couples parents and local relatives with a reception held at the bride’s parents home and Cakes baked by Miss Bertha Coulson and Mrs Drew Goodale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Stevens
John Stevens
North of
Centerville
Lester McCoy
Taylor McCoy
First Baptist Church
Unionville
D. LeRoy Sparks
Chariton River Baptist Church
Plano
Stevens
Drew Goodale
Don Shanahan
Linda
Virgil Crow
Gary
James Benz
Ruth
Evelyn Taylor
Mystic
Ray Banks
Seymour
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
Cecil Coulson
Moravia
Elsie Pool
Davenport
B. LeRoy Sparks
Carol Irene
Leta
Clyde Ivetal
Ethel Stevens
McCoy
Moravia High School
Army Air Corps
Prenuptial Shower for Naomi Stevens Hosts and Guests
Mrs John Stevens hosted a prenuptial shower for her daughter Naomi Stevens. The event at the Stevens home near Centerville included socializing, gift opening, and refreshments. Attendees and gift givers named include George Elliott Mary Lou Lorene Smith Anie Boyer Lola Russell Burns Charlotte Jimmy Espy Tone Scott Fern Hacka Olin Foster Betty Jean Rex Perry Mikels Gerald Curtis Marvalie Patsy Levi Coulson Bertha Mabel Taylor McCoy Lester and family Trenton Merivle sent regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevens
Naomi
Charlotte
Jimmy
Russell Espy
Tone Scott
Fern Hacka
Thorn
Olin Foster
Betty Jean
Rex
Perry Mikels
Gerald Curtis
Marvalie Patsy
Levi Coulson
Bertha
Mabel
Taylor McCoy
Lester
Trenton Merivle
ET C Club Meets At Mrs Palmer Home
The E. T. C. club gathered at Mrs. Leonard Palmer's home on Thursday afternoon for a social meeting featuring a gift exchange. Mrs. Fred Haimstend led the Bible reading and mug presentation, Frank Lathen won the mystery box, and dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. C. Club
Leonard Palmer
Fred Haimstend
Frank Lathen
More State Aid Is Needed For Schools
A statewide test day at Moravia and plans for broader state support frame Iowa education news as lawmakers prepare for the Fifty-second General Assembly. The drive seeks at least 15 million dollars in annual state aid, favoring a per pupil method over district needs, with emphasis on transportation equalization and handicapped children funding. Several groups back boosting state funds to about a quarter of total school costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fifty-second General Assembly
Fifty-first General Assembly
State Supreme Court
Iowa State Education Association
Moravia School Adds Fourth Bus This Week
Moravia Public Schools take delivery of a new International bus bought from Veach Implement Co. Mr Veach and associates Wm Gardner and Frank Lathen traveled from Lebanon Indiana to retrieve the vehicle, returning Tuesday evening after weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Veach Implement Co
Veach
Wm, Gardner
Frank Lathen
Lebanon
Indiana
Drive Friday for USO Fund Falls Just Short
The annual USO fund drive, led by Supt. I. J. Hickman, raised 94.20 dollars, missing the 100 dollar target by 5.80. Freshmen sophomores and juniors from town conducted the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Supt. I. J. Hickman
Moravia Girls Beat Blakesburg in Blakesburg 32 to 26
Moravia girls defeated Blakesburg 32 to 26 at Blakesburg while Moravia boys fell 47 to 23. Coach Forbes notes seven of 31 free throws made. At Unionville Moravia girls won 53 to 37 and the boys lost 40 to 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moravia
Blakesburg
Forbes
Unionville
1946 47 Basketball Schedule Overview
1946 47 basketball schedule lists home games at Moultonian and Promise City with Rathbun Blakesburg Allerton, away games including Promise City Melrose and first and second teams. Contains limited readable items from the schedule with team names and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultonian
Promise City
Rathbun Blakesburg
Allerton
Dee
AL Promise City
Melrose
Moravia Teacher Enters Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Orville Lair, Moravia high school social science instructor and World War II veteran, was admitted to the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines on Saturday. Discharged from the service a year ago, Lair will be replaced for the remainder of the school year by Mrs. Karl Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Lair
Moravia High School
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Lair
Karl Tuttle
Newspaper editor takes post in Isle Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Wayne P Davis and Kenneth Wayne have moved to Isle Minnesota where he accepted a job as editor of a newspaper. Davis was discharged from the army and is a former publisher of the Moravia Union and was connected with The Athia Newspapers. Mrs Davis is the daughter of Thomas West Albis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Co. News
Wayne P. Davis
Kenneth Wayne
Isle
Minn
Davis
The
Moravia Union
Athia
Thomas West
Albis
Stanley Party Hosts Readied for December Gathering
Mrs. Marvin Gardner and Mrs. Maurice Walter co hosted a Stanley party at the Gardner home Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. A. O. Main, Mrs. W. C. Bivin, Mrs. Wm. Gardner, and Mrs. Fred Tillmont. Luella Wink of Newton demonstrated the products to seventeen attendees. The next party, December 27, will be at Mrs. W. C. Bivin’s home with Mrs. Fred Tillmont assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gardner
Maurice Walter
Gardner Home
A. O. Main
W. C. Bivin
Wm. Gardner
Fred Tillmont
Luella Wink
Newton
Masons Entertain Double Eight Club Christmas Party
Members of the Double Eight club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mason for a Christmas party last Thursday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Luse, Bert Turner, Kenneth Condra, L. F. Bisby, Cecil Coulson, Carl Black, Emil Halden, Pearl Broshar, and Howard Evans. Winners in the card games were Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Broshar, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Evans, and Mrs. Emil Halden. Refreshments were served and a Christmas gift exchange was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Eight Club
Harold Mason
T. J. Luse
Bert Turner
Kenneth Condra
L. F. Bisby
Cecil Coulson
Carl Black
Emil Halden
Pearl Broshar
Howard Evans
Irwin Estate Sold At Public Auction
At the sale of the John Irwin estate last week Henry Lurber of south of Moravia bought the house and lots in Moravia for 34850 dollars. The farm eight miles west of Iconium was sold to Paul Dunbar of Chariton. The 125 acres brought 20 dollars per acre. Frank Swaim is administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Irwin
Henry Lurber
South of Moravia
Moravia
Iconium
Paul Dunbar
Chariton
Frank Swaim
Dale Schreiner Returns From Washington D C
Dale Schreiner, superintendent of R E A in Woodbury county, spent last week in Washington D C on business. He will come to Moravia the first of next week and his father J H Schreiner will accompany him to his home in Movilla for the Christmas holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Schreiner
Woodbury County
Washington, D. C
Moravia
J. H. Schreiner
Movilla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Catherine Hiatt
Vernon Hawk
DR. Orelup
Bivin
Ohn
Ethel Gardner
Charles Fulton
Mrs. Levi Coulson
Legion Auxiliary
Nazarene Church
Richard Harp
Billy Joe Scott
Arthur Simmons
Bill Dean Boothe
Jerry Main
Lenora Buckalow
Carol Ann Main
Billy Woodward
Bobby Woodward
Frank Omass
Billy Angel
Donna Woodward
Darwin Jordan
Larry Barnes
Lord Jegna
Donnie D
Hiner
Gesebie
Leater McCloy
ET. C. Club
T. B
Eleentary
Minnesota
Antiquity Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ving Brothers
Trenton Wilson
W. M
J. D. Minnes
Stanley Party
Masons
IRWIN
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